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Podgrabhttps://216.73.216.191/webassets/blank.png More Than Words Read: James 1:22-25 After a delicious lunch on Father’s Day, Ophelia joined the rest of her family to watch Dad open his presents. “Open mine first, Daddy,” Evelyn said eagerly. “I made you a picture.” “Don’t tell,” said Ophelia, but everyone laughed as Evelyn insisted on helping her father open the package containing the picture she had drawn for him. Then they watched while he opened the rest of his gifts. Every family member had bought or made something for Dad—everyone, that is, except for Ophelia. “These gifts are wonderful!” said Dad. “I can hardly wait to use them. Thank you all very much!” “You didn’t open Ophelia’s present,” Evelyn said. “Where is it, Ophelia?” Ophelia was embarrassed. Everyone was waiting to see what she had for Dad. “I—I love you, Dad, and I was going to buy or make you something, but I’ve been so busy,” she said, blushing. Dad was very gracious. “I know,” he assured her, “and I have enough presents. Come on, let’s have some of that great-looking cake!” That night Mom found Ophelia crying in her room. “I didn’t have a present for Dad,” she said, tears spilling onto her pillow. “It’s okay, Ophelia. You couldn’t help it if you didn’t have time or money to get something for Dad,” Mom told her. “I know, but…I could have taken time to make something for him,” Ophelia admitted. “You even offered to help me make him some cookies, but I just didn’t get around to it.” “It would have been nice to do something to show your love,” Mom said. “It’s so easy to say we love someone, but love is more than words. It’s action—like God showing how much He loved us by sending Jesus to save us.” Ophelia nodded. “I’m going to make tomorrow another Father’s Day for Dad!” she said. “I’ll, uh—oh, I know! I’ll show him I love him by cleaning out his car.” “I’m sure He’ll love that,” Mom said. “And let’s not forget to let our actions show our love for our heavenly Father too.” –Jan L. Hansen How about you? Do your actions show your love for your parents and others who are important to you? It’s important to tell people you love them, but those words need to be backed up with actions. God showed us His love by sending His Son, Jesus, to die to save us from sin. We can show our love for Him in return by obeying and serving Him. Today's key verse: Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. 1 John 3:18 (NLT) Today's key thought: Put love into action

Read: James 1:22-25 After a delicious lunch on Father’s Day, Ophelia joined the rest of her family to watch Dad open his presents. “Open mine first, Daddy,” Evelyn said eagerly. “I made you a picture.” “Don’t tell,” said Ophelia, but everyone laughed as Evelyn insisted on helping her father open the package containing the picture she had drawn for him. Then they watched while he opened the rest of his gifts. Every family member had bought or made something for Dad—everyone, that is, except for Ophelia. “These gifts are wonderful!” said Dad. “I can hardly wait to use them. Thank you all very much!” “You didn’t open Ophelia’s present,” Evelyn said. “Where is it, Ophelia?” Ophelia was embarrassed. Everyone was waiting to see what she had for Dad. “I—I love you, Dad, and I was going to buy or make you something, but I’ve been so busy,” she said, blushing. Dad was very gracious. “I know,” he assured her, “and I have enough presents. Come on, let’s have some of that great-looking cake!” That night Mom found Ophelia crying in her room. “I didn’t have a present for Dad,” she said, tears spilling onto her pillow. “It’s okay, Ophelia. You couldn’t help it if you didn’t have time or money to get something for Dad,” Mom told her. “I know, but…I could have taken time to make something for him,” Ophelia admitted. “You even offered to help me make him some cookies, but I just didn’t get around to it.” “It would have been nice to do something to show your love,” Mom said. “It’s so easy to say we love someone, but love is more than words. It’s action—like God showing how much He loved us by sending Jesus to save us.” Ophelia nodded. “I’m going to make tomorrow another Father’s Day for Dad!” she said. “I’ll, uh—oh, I know! I’ll show him I love him by cleaning out his car.” “I’m sure He’ll love that,” Mom said. “And let’s not forget to let our actions show our love for our heavenly Father too.” –Jan L. Hansen How about you? Do your actions show your love for your parents and others who are important to you? It’s important to tell people you love them, but those words need to be backed up with actions. God showed us His love by sending His Son, Jesus, to die to save us from sin. We can show our love for Him in return by obeying and serving Him. Today's key verse: Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. 1 John 3:18 (NLT) Today's key thought: Put love into action

More Than Words f9a5eb30-4845-4463-b814-4d9bbcc0ba9aSun, 21 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2026) Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah's prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today's readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah's prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today's readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2026)6c0d2011-ce4e-4c6c-adce-9eb0e7a61b13Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: What Does Baptism Do? (2026) Baptism has profound effects upon the baptized: “purification from sins and new birth in the Holy Spirit.” The Catechism shows us that the graces of Baptism are so deep that—for the newly baptized—“nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God.” Fr. Mike relates to us the hard teaching that we are born mere beloved creatures of God—but through Baptism, we become adopted sons and daughters of God. Today’s readings are paragraphs 1262-1266. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Baptism has profound effects upon the baptized: “purification from sins and new birth in the Holy Spirit.” The Catechism shows us that the graces of Baptism are so deep that—for the newly baptized—“nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God.” Fr. Mike relates to us the hard teaching that we are born mere beloved creatures of God—but through Baptism, we become adopted sons and daughters of God. Today’s readings are paragraphs 1262-1266. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 172: What Does Baptism Do? (2026)6076dee0-7a35-44bf-a105-01c94e0472feSun, 21 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/21/26 The Moment of Moments Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We will need Humility and Hope. The moment will come when we will all stand before the Good and Holy God in judgment. This truth can fill us with fear, but there are two virtues we need more powerful than fear: humility and hope. Mass Readings from June 21, 2026: Jeremiah 20:10-13 Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33

Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We will need Humility and Hope. The moment will come when we will all stand before the Good and Holy God in judgment. This truth can fill us with fear, but there are two virtues we need more powerful than fear: humility and hope. Mass Readings from June 21, 2026: Jeremiah 20:10-13 Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33

full06/21/26 The Moment of Momentsbd2c2a35-d628-4fc4-b640-3003353d6993Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Training Baxter Read: Psalm 143:8-10; Titus 2:11-14 Austin’s black Labrador tilted his head to one side and lifted his front paw. “No, not shake! Lie down! Can’t you learn anything?” Austin sighed. “Let’s try something else. Fetch, Baxter! Fetch!” Austin hurled a ball across the yard, and Baxter raced after it. Before it dropped to the ground, Baxter leaped into the air and caught it in his mouth. “Wow! Good dog!” Austin called, clapping his hands. “Now bring it here, Baxter!” Baxter’s wagging tail stopped and pointed into the air. He perked his ears and stared at the other side of the yard. Then he dropped the ball and dashed after a squirrel. “This is hopeless,” Austin said, letting himself drop to the ground. “What’s hopeless?” asked Austin’s older sister, Makenna. She sat on the grass next to him. “I’m trying to train Baxter. I’ve been trying to teach him how to sit and shake and lie down and fetch, but I’m about ready to give up. Sometimes it seems like he’s getting the hang of it, then, out of the blue, he runs off and chases a squirrel or something.” “Baxter’s a hunting dog, so it’s in his nature to do that,” said Makenna. She glanced at her brother. “Kind of like it’s in our nature to do the wrong thing sometimes. That’s what Pastor Pham’s sermon was about, remember?” “Yeah, thanks for the reminder,” Austin said, thinking of something mean he’d said to Makenna the day before. He hoped God didn’t give up on him as easily as he gave up on Baxter. “Do you suppose God thinks we’re hopeless?” he asked. “Of course not,” said Makenna. “When we were hopelessly lost in sin, God sent Jesus to save us! He promises to train us and make us grow to be more like Jesus by helping us understand and obey what He says in the Bible. And though there will be many times when we wander away from Him and do something wrong—like Baxter going after those squirrels—He never gives up on us and will always forgive us.” Something pawed at Austin’s back. He turned to find Baxter holding the ball in his mouth. Austin smiled and patted Baxter’s head. “Want to try again?” He threw the ball, and Baxter bounced away after it. –Debra VanDyke How about you? Do you feel like a hopeless case—like you’ll never be able to stop doing things that are wrong? Struggling against sin is part of every Christian’s life, but don’t give up on yourself, because God never will! He sent Jesus to save you from sin and will always forgive you, no matter how many times you do something wrong. Trust Him to train you and make you more like Him—He is all the hope you need. Today's key verse: Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me on level ground. Psalm 143:10 (CSB) Today's key thought: God trains Christians

Read: Psalm 143:8-10; Titus 2:11-14 Austin’s black Labrador tilted his head to one side and lifted his front paw. “No, not shake! Lie down! Can’t you learn anything?” Austin sighed. “Let’s try something else. Fetch, Baxter! Fetch!” Austin hurled a ball across the yard, and Baxter raced after it. Before it dropped to the ground, Baxter leaped into the air and caught it in his mouth. “Wow! Good dog!” Austin called, clapping his hands. “Now bring it here, Baxter!” Baxter’s wagging tail stopped and pointed into the air. He perked his ears and stared at the other side of the yard. Then he dropped the ball and dashed after a squirrel. “This is hopeless,” Austin said, letting himself drop to the ground. “What’s hopeless?” asked Austin’s older sister, Makenna. She sat on the grass next to him. “I’m trying to train Baxter. I’ve been trying to teach him how to sit and shake and lie down and fetch, but I’m about ready to give up. Sometimes it seems like he’s getting the hang of it, then, out of the blue, he runs off and chases a squirrel or something.” “Baxter’s a hunting dog, so it’s in his nature to do that,” said Makenna. She glanced at her brother. “Kind of like it’s in our nature to do the wrong thing sometimes. That’s what Pastor Pham’s sermon was about, remember?” “Yeah, thanks for the reminder,” Austin said, thinking of something mean he’d said to Makenna the day before. He hoped God didn’t give up on him as easily as he gave up on Baxter. “Do you suppose God thinks we’re hopeless?” he asked. “Of course not,” said Makenna. “When we were hopelessly lost in sin, God sent Jesus to save us! He promises to train us and make us grow to be more like Jesus by helping us understand and obey what He says in the Bible. And though there will be many times when we wander away from Him and do something wrong—like Baxter going after those squirrels—He never gives up on us and will always forgive us.” Something pawed at Austin’s back. He turned to find Baxter holding the ball in his mouth. Austin smiled and patted Baxter’s head. “Want to try again?” He threw the ball, and Baxter bounced away after it. –Debra VanDyke How about you? Do you feel like a hopeless case—like you’ll never be able to stop doing things that are wrong? Struggling against sin is part of every Christian’s life, but don’t give up on yourself, because God never will! He sent Jesus to save you from sin and will always forgive you, no matter how many times you do something wrong. Trust Him to train you and make you more like Him—He is all the hope you need. Today's key verse: Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me on level ground. Psalm 143:10 (CSB) Today's key thought: God trains Christians

Training Baxter e48e0c70-6eee-4772-9a78-16aae805361fSat, 20 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2026) Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today's readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today's readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2026)ec28e816-27e2-4d41-aaa7-8d027fac3c02Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: The Necessity of Baptism (2026) “Baptism is the sacrament of faith.” The Catechism explains to us who can baptize as well as why we need Baptism for eternal life. It also explains to us what happens when people die without the opportunity for Baptism. Fr. Mike addresses our “what about” questions concerning Baptism. Most especially, Fr. Mike addresses the destination of those who will never have the opportunity to hear the Gospel or be baptized. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1253-1261. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“Baptism is the sacrament of faith.” The Catechism explains to us who can baptize as well as why we need Baptism for eternal life. It also explains to us what happens when people die without the opportunity for Baptism. Fr. Mike addresses our “what about” questions concerning Baptism. Most especially, Fr. Mike addresses the destination of those who will never have the opportunity to hear the Gospel or be baptized. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1253-1261. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 171: The Necessity of Baptism (2026)cc7cf4b3-c3a9-4aab-a239-3e2a26097fbaSat, 20 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWinning the War Within w/ Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchellhiii GGB :) our favorite is back. this episode is for anyone fighting battles no one else can see. the overthinking. the spiraling. the fear. the temptation. the stuff you keep trying to handle on your own. Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell came on and truly preached in the most needed way. Winning the War Within is such a reminder that you don't have to win the battle by yourself, you just have to bring it to God. we loveeeee you Jesus loves you more. Ang & Ari ORDER OUR BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at https://www.girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm  COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to https://www.GirlsGoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!  Thanks to our sponsors for this episode. Richmont Graduate University https://www.richmont.edu Mint Mobile https://www.mintmobile.com/ggb Avocado Green Mattress https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/ggb Shopify https://www.shopify.com/ggb Glorify https://www.glorify-app.com/ggb Active Skin Repair https://www.activeskinrepair.com Grand Canyon University https://www.gcu.edu Olive & June https://www.oliveandjune.com/ggb IQBAR Text GGB to 64000

hiii GGB :) our favorite is back. this episode is for anyone fighting battles no one else can see. the overthinking. the spiraling. the fear. the temptation. the stuff you keep trying to handle on your own. Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell came on and truly preached in the most needed way. Winning the War Within is such a reminder that you don't have to win the battle by yourself, you just have to bring it to God. we loveeeee you Jesus loves you more. Ang & Ari ORDER OUR BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at https://www.girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm  COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to https://www.GirlsGoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!  Thanks to our sponsors for this episode. Richmont Graduate University https://www.richmont.edu Mint Mobile https://www.mintmobile.com/ggb Avocado Green Mattress https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/ggb Shopify https://www.shopify.com/ggb Glorify https://www.glorify-app.com/ggb Active Skin Repair https://www.activeskinrepair.com Grand Canyon University https://www.gcu.edu Olive & June https://www.oliveandjune.com/ggb IQBAR Text GGB to 64000

fullWinning the War Within w/ Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell44227e54-618b-420a-a3a6-12fd6b33f183Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:24:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsjust because you're uncomfortable doesn't mean it's wrongHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through Ecclesiastes chapters 1-3. Ecclesiastes highlights the fact that nothing will ever fulfill us the way Jesus does. It's in our human and sinful nature that we try to seek comfort and fulfillment in all the things of the world. So grab your Bible and let's open the Word of God together :) "My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him." Psalm 62:1 _____________________________________________ ☆ OUR NEW MERCH IS LIVE! SHOP AT: https://allyyost.com ☆ Give now to end hunger ➤ FeedingAmerica.org ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at ➤ bollandbranch.com/CWCOI with code CWCOI ☆ Right now save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else when you go to ➤ Casper.com. One last time: That's C-A-S-P-E-R dot com and save up to 30% on the mattress you deserve. #sponsored ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-belfast-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/cwcoi-glass-tumbler-black _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through Ecclesiastes chapters 1-3. Ecclesiastes highlights the fact that nothing will ever fulfill us the way Jesus does. It's in our human and sinful nature that we try to seek comfort and fulfillment in all the things of the world. So grab your Bible and let's open the Word of God together :) "My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him." Psalm 62:1 _____________________________________________ ☆ OUR NEW MERCH IS LIVE! SHOP AT: https://allyyost.com ☆ Give now to end hunger ➤ FeedingAmerica.org ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at ➤ bollandbranch.com/CWCOI with code CWCOI ☆ Right now save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else when you go to ➤ Casper.com. One last time: That's C-A-S-P-E-R dot com and save up to 30% on the mattress you deserve. #sponsored ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-belfast-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/cwcoi-glass-tumbler-black _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fulljust because you're uncomfortable doesn't mean it's wrong0e75922c-5fdc-41f4-ad06-dc128d5ac7b3Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: The 4 Personalities Living In Your Brain! How To Switch Between ThemDr Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained neuroscientist and bestselling author known for her work on the brain, consciousness and recovery after stroke. In this moment, she explains the four “personalities” inside every brain, where trauma, addiction and emotional reactivity live, and how understanding your left and right hemispheres could help you feel calmer, more focused and more in control. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/lV13mTW7w3b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/e/OK4itZY7w3b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Jill Bolte Taylor: https://drjilltaylor.com/

Dr Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained neuroscientist and bestselling author known for her work on the brain, consciousness and recovery after stroke. In this moment, she explains the four “personalities” inside every brain, where trauma, addiction and emotional reactivity live, and how understanding your left and right hemispheres could help you feel calmer, more focused and more in control. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/lV13mTW7w3b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/e/OK4itZY7w3b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Jill Bolte Taylor: https://drjilltaylor.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: The 4 Personalities Living In Your Brain! How To Switch Between Themeb371468-179e-4492-8fac-97514181667bFri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +00001543https://216.73.216.191/allTags Image Read: Genesis 1:26-31 Layna held her position as she landed a pirouette, the final move in the dance. She pushed her bellybutton as far back to her spine as she could, gazing at herself in the mirror. Her eyes then followed down the line of girls. She stood a head taller than any of them, and though she tried, she couldn’t get her stomach in far enough. “Nice job,” said Miss Susan, the instructor at her dance school, when class ended. Layna shook her head, disagreeing with her teacher. Miss Susan raised her eyebrows. “What’s wrong? You nailed that turn.” Layna’s eyes followed the other dancers as they filed out of the studio. She waited until the room had emptied to speak. “I’m the biggest person here, and I’m not even the oldest. I feel so weird, like everyone must be pointing at that big girl and laughing whenever I dance.” Layna studied her reflection some more. “Layna, you’re a beautiful dancer,” said Miss Susan. “Don’t let anyone speak lies and tell you any different. Besides, I wouldn’t want all my dancers to look the same.” Layna didn’t answer, but she stopped staring at herself in the mirror to look at Miss Susan. “Did you know humans are the only ones created in God’s image?” Miss Susan asked. “No animals or even the angels reflect God the way we do. And when God finished creating everything, He saw it was good. Imagine God patting Himself on the back and saying, ‘Wow, look at Layna. I did good!’” “God thought He had done good by creating me?” Layna asked. She tried to picture God forming Adam out of the dust. “When He made Adam, did He know He’d make me one day too?” Miss Susan nodded. “Yes, He did. And He loves you, Layna—so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you so you could be saved from sin. And He gave you a wonderful body that can do amazing things—like think and talk and do pirouettes!” Layna smiled as she picked up her dance bag. God created her, loved her, and sent His Son to die for her. She’d heard the words before, but she had never let them sink in until now. –Joanna Bair How about you? Do you ever find yourself staring in the mirror worrying about how you look? Remember that God made all people in His own image—including you! He made each one of us unique and loves us so much that He sent Jesus to die for us. Instead of comparing yourself to others, remember that you’re created in God’s image and loved by Him, and that makes you truly special. Today's Key Verse: So God created humans in his own image. He created them to be like himself. Genesis 1:27 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: You are made in God’s image

Read: Genesis 1:26-31 Layna held her position as she landed a pirouette, the final move in the dance. She pushed her bellybutton as far back to her spine as she could, gazing at herself in the mirror. Her eyes then followed down the line of girls. She stood a head taller than any of them, and though she tried, she couldn’t get her stomach in far enough. “Nice job,” said Miss Susan, the instructor at her dance school, when class ended. Layna shook her head, disagreeing with her teacher. Miss Susan raised her eyebrows. “What’s wrong? You nailed that turn.” Layna’s eyes followed the other dancers as they filed out of the studio. She waited until the room had emptied to speak. “I’m the biggest person here, and I’m not even the oldest. I feel so weird, like everyone must be pointing at that big girl and laughing whenever I dance.” Layna studied her reflection some more. “Layna, you’re a beautiful dancer,” said Miss Susan. “Don’t let anyone speak lies and tell you any different. Besides, I wouldn’t want all my dancers to look the same.” Layna didn’t answer, but she stopped staring at herself in the mirror to look at Miss Susan. “Did you know humans are the only ones created in God’s image?” Miss Susan asked. “No animals or even the angels reflect God the way we do. And when God finished creating everything, He saw it was good. Imagine God patting Himself on the back and saying, ‘Wow, look at Layna. I did good!’” “God thought He had done good by creating me?” Layna asked. She tried to picture God forming Adam out of the dust. “When He made Adam, did He know He’d make me one day too?” Miss Susan nodded. “Yes, He did. And He loves you, Layna—so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you so you could be saved from sin. And He gave you a wonderful body that can do amazing things—like think and talk and do pirouettes!” Layna smiled as she picked up her dance bag. God created her, loved her, and sent His Son to die for her. She’d heard the words before, but she had never let them sink in until now. –Joanna Bair How about you? Do you ever find yourself staring in the mirror worrying about how you look? Remember that God made all people in His own image—including you! He made each one of us unique and loves us so much that He sent Jesus to die for us. Instead of comparing yourself to others, remember that you’re created in God’s image and loved by Him, and that makes you truly special. Today's Key Verse: So God created humans in his own image. He created them to be like himself. Genesis 1:27 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: You are made in God’s image

Image 2f8fbc2a-8cbc-4eda-ab79-533677388970Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2026) Fr. Mike looks at Joash's downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today's readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks at Joash's downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today's readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2026)fb8c9eb0-9c44-472d-bce8-b84c3f1315a2Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Who Can Be Baptized? (2026) Put simply, “[e]very person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized.” The Catechism explains to us the purpose of Baptism for both adults and infants. Fr. Mike doubles down and makes sure we understand that Baptism is for everyone. God wills Baptism for all people. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1246-1252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Put simply, “[e]very person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized.” The Catechism explains to us the purpose of Baptism for both adults and infants. Fr. Mike doubles down and makes sure we understand that Baptism is for everyone. God wills Baptism for all people. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1246-1252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 170: Who Can Be Baptized? (2026)c4fcd089-5632-43cd-9391-a64028a61de0Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Correct Someone Without Hurting Them What's the difference between criticism and correction, and does it really matter? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how to offer correction in a way that is both loving and effective. Instead of assuming motives, resorting to name-calling, or making personal attacks, he encourages us to focus on the facts. And when we're unsure of someone's intentions, choose trust over suspicion.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What's the difference between criticism and correction, and does it really matter? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how to offer correction in a way that is both loving and effective. Instead of assuming motives, resorting to name-calling, or making personal attacks, he encourages us to focus on the facts. And when we're unsure of someone's intentions, choose trust over suspicion.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Correct Someone Without Hurting Them f2312b02-a31c-4dcf-8281-9f65dd7ef7d2Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#976 - Exodus 16 – MannaThis episode is part 9 in a study of the book of Exodus. The people think they will starve in the wilderness because they don't see how God would feed them. But God provides for them some unexpected food in the form of manna. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 9 in a study of the book of Exodus. The people think they will starve in the wilderness because they don't see how God would feed them. But God provides for them some unexpected food in the form of manna. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#976 - Exodus 16 – Mannaf3425bff-83ae-44c6-a05a-924b59f7b4c9Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000689https://216.73.216.191/allTags3 Things the World is Silently Stealing from Every FatherThe world is stripping three things away from every Catholic man. Not in ways you'd recognize as an attack but disguised as a busy evening, a competing priority, or a reasonable excuse. Then one day you wake up and realize something essential is gone. In this episode, we sit down to name three things the world, the flesh, and the devil are working together to take from you: your role as Kustos, what it means to be the guardian and protector of your family, and why the enemy targets this first. Why original sin was an assault on fatherhood itself, and what it looks like to choose your children the way God the Father chooses you. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world is stripping three things away from every Catholic man. Not in ways you'd recognize as an attack but disguised as a busy evening, a competing priority, or a reasonable excuse. Then one day you wake up and realize something essential is gone. In this episode, we sit down to name three things the world, the flesh, and the devil are working together to take from you: your role as Kustos, what it means to be the guardian and protector of your family, and why the enemy targets this first. Why original sin was an assault on fatherhood itself, and what it looks like to choose your children the way God the Father chooses you. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full3 Things the World is Silently Stealing from Every Fatherefe9d4df-aadc-48d5-a552-b85f7d090ebfThu, 18 Jun 2026 09:50:00 +00005195https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat God The Father Saw When Christ Invaded HellFather Martins finishes his reflection series on Christ's descent into Hell, from the Father's perspective.Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Rocketmoney.com/exfilesPlease display a clickable link in show notes ABOVE THE FOLD: “Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.”Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILESGo to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES  at checkout for 50% off with Remi Club Subscribe & SaveWatch the Born Again Identity Here See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Father Martins finishes his reflection series on Christ's descent into Hell, from the Father's perspective.Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Rocketmoney.com/exfilesPlease display a clickable link in show notes ABOVE THE FOLD: “Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.”Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILESGo to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES  at checkout for 50% off with Remi Club Subscribe & SaveWatch the Born Again Identity Here See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullWhat God The Father Saw When Christ Invaded Hella9585c0c-efa2-4b03-9239-1dcd285ba416Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsVice President JD Vance: No One Saw This Coming, The Ceasefire Is Real!US Vice President JD Vance reveals the inside story of the Iran peace deal, how his mother's opioid addiction shaped him, why he went from angry atheist to baptised Christian, and how Donald Trump operates behind closed doors! JD Vance is the 50th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Donald Trump. A Yale Law School graduate and former US Senator for Ohio, he is the bestselling author of 'Hillbilly Elegy' and his new book 'Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith'. He explains:  ◼️Why one stable person in your childhood can determine your entire future ◼️Why he went from calling Trump 'America's Hitler' to becoming his Vice President ◼️Why governments lying to young people about war are destroying the West ◼️Why AI won't take your job but will make the rich dramatically richer ◼️Why the speed of immigration is what really divides communities 00:00 Intro 02:38 How Childhood Shaped Who You Became 05:34 You Were Put Up For Adoption 06:40 Watching Your Mother's Relationships Up Close 07:42 How Childhood Trauma Shapes Adults 10:13 How Addiction Tore The Family Apart 15:58 Why Empathy Is Missing In Politics 17:48 Why Politics Turns Opponents Into Villains 19:15 Trump's Immigration Rhetoric Explained 22:44 Can You Discuss Immigration Without Division? 24:56 Moving Into An All-White Neighborhood 28:16 How Political Messaging Creates Division 30:36 Would You Cross A Border For Your Family? 33:29 Why You Joined The Marine Corps 36:28 Why George W. Bush Frustrated You 39:00 Ads 41:05 The War With Iran 48:16 Iran's Most Powerful Weapon 51:06 Could Iran Wait Out Trump? 52:01 The Real Deal With Iran 53:08 What's Inside The Iran Term Sheet? 55:42 What Happens To Iran's Nuclear Material? 56:28 Can Inspectors Stop Secret Nuclear Programs? 57:33 Trump's Message To Netanyahu 58:40 Do You Trust Israel? 59:35 Why The US And Israel Are So Closely Linked 01:02:07 What Does Netanyahu Really Want? 01:03:13 Why Your Views On Trump Changed 01:06:43 What You Learned Behind Closed Doors 01:09:02 The Call To Become Vice President 01:11:24 Ads 01:12:23 Did You Know What You Were Signing Up For? 01:14:53 How Becoming VP Changed Your Family 01:19:14 What Surprised Your Wife Most 01:20:16 Does The Secret Service Control Your Life? 01:21:40 Why Faith Came Back Into Your Life 01:23:41 When You Realized Faith Matters 01:27:33 What AI Means For America's Future 01:28:20 Are You Worried About AI Job Loss? 01:37:07 Should America Own The Biggest AI Companies? 01:38:43 What Mamaw Would Think Today 01:42:31 Are Aliens Real? You can pre-order JD Vance’s book, ‘Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4LtlJPz  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2hm7r  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Flightcast - Check out https://www.flightcast.com/DOAC Ketone - Go to https://ketone.com/steven to enter to win! no purchase necessary, terms and conditions apply. HeyGen - https://heygen.com/DOAC

US Vice President JD Vance reveals the inside story of the Iran peace deal, how his mother's opioid addiction shaped him, why he went from angry atheist to baptised Christian, and how Donald Trump operates behind closed doors! JD Vance is the 50th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Donald Trump. A Yale Law School graduate and former US Senator for Ohio, he is the bestselling author of 'Hillbilly Elegy' and his new book 'Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith'. He explains:  ◼️Why one stable person in your childhood can determine your entire future ◼️Why he went from calling Trump 'America's Hitler' to becoming his Vice President ◼️Why governments lying to young people about war are destroying the West ◼️Why AI won't take your job but will make the rich dramatically richer ◼️Why the speed of immigration is what really divides communities 00:00 Intro 02:38 How Childhood Shaped Who You Became 05:34 You Were Put Up For Adoption 06:40 Watching Your Mother's Relationships Up Close 07:42 How Childhood Trauma Shapes Adults 10:13 How Addiction Tore The Family Apart 15:58 Why Empathy Is Missing In Politics 17:48 Why Politics Turns Opponents Into Villains 19:15 Trump's Immigration Rhetoric Explained 22:44 Can You Discuss Immigration Without Division? 24:56 Moving Into An All-White Neighborhood 28:16 How Political Messaging Creates Division 30:36 Would You Cross A Border For Your Family? 33:29 Why You Joined The Marine Corps 36:28 Why George W. Bush Frustrated You 39:00 Ads 41:05 The War With Iran 48:16 Iran's Most Powerful Weapon 51:06 Could Iran Wait Out Trump? 52:01 The Real Deal With Iran 53:08 What's Inside The Iran Term Sheet? 55:42 What Happens To Iran's Nuclear Material? 56:28 Can Inspectors Stop Secret Nuclear Programs? 57:33 Trump's Message To Netanyahu 58:40 Do You Trust Israel? 59:35 Why The US And Israel Are So Closely Linked 01:02:07 What Does Netanyahu Really Want? 01:03:13 Why Your Views On Trump Changed 01:06:43 What You Learned Behind Closed Doors 01:09:02 The Call To Become Vice President 01:11:24 Ads 01:12:23 Did You Know What You Were Signing Up For? 01:14:53 How Becoming VP Changed Your Family 01:19:14 What Surprised Your Wife Most 01:20:16 Does The Secret Service Control Your Life? 01:21:40 Why Faith Came Back Into Your Life 01:23:41 When You Realized Faith Matters 01:27:33 What AI Means For America's Future 01:28:20 Are You Worried About AI Job Loss? 01:37:07 Should America Own The Biggest AI Companies? 01:38:43 What Mamaw Would Think Today 01:42:31 Are Aliens Real? You can pre-order JD Vance’s book, ‘Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4LtlJPz  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2hm7r  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Flightcast - Check out https://www.flightcast.com/DOAC Ketone - Go to https://ketone.com/steven to enter to win! no purchase necessary, terms and conditions apply. HeyGen - https://heygen.com/DOAC

fullVice President JD Vance: No One Saw This Coming, The Ceasefire Is Real!582cd8be-bef1-40f5-ae21-b5d395dbcf76Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +00006464https://216.73.216.191/allTags Caden’s Gift Read: Acts 11:27-30 Caden tugged his mom’s sleeve in the church hallway. “I need some money for our offering.” “Okay,” Mom said, opening her purse. Caden took the money she held out and dashed off to class. “I’m guessing many of you get your offering money from your parents,” Mrs. Hallman said after the class had taken the offering. “I have a suggestion. For the next month, why don’t you only put your own money in the offering? Missionaries will be using it to set up a school. You’ll be giving your money to the Lord so those kids can hear about Jesus.” Caden didn’t like the idea of giving away his own money. “I don’t see what difference it makes whether we give the money ourselves or our parents help us,” he said on the way home from church. “The difference is you don’t get any real joy out of giving to the Lord when the gift doesn’t cost you anything,” Mom said. “Maybe not, but I don’t get much money, and I’ve got to save up for a new bike.” “God doesn’t expect us to give what we don’t have,” Mom said. “No matter how little we have to give, God can use it to bless others in big ways. But giving still requires sacrifice. Jesus sacrificed His life for us, and we give to Him out of gratitude for all He’s given us. Maybe you can give some of the money you’ve already saved for a new bike—and if you want to give more, you could find ways to earn extra money. Pray about it and ask God what you should do.” Caden prayed about it and decided to give a portion of his bike money to the missionaries. Then, over the next few weeks, he was surprised at how many extra jobs he was able to pick up. He mowed lawns for neighbors and cleaned his grandma’s basement. He actually enjoyed earning money for the missionary offering. “When I’m working for extra money, I pretend I’m a missionary and that I’m doing the work so people can hear about Jesus,” Caden told his mom one day. “Pretend?” Mom smiled. “It isn’t pretend, Caden. Even though you’re not in a far-off place, God is using the work you’re doing to help more people come to Jesus!” –Bernard Palmer How about you? Do you truly give to God, or do you just pass along someone else’s gifts? Remember that giving always costs something. When God gave us His Son, it cost Jesus His life. Ask God to show you how you can give to Him. Maybe it’s by giving your own money or by donating your things or time to show others His love. Whatever it is, give out of gratitude for all He’s done for you. Today's Key Verse: I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing. 2 Samuel 24:24 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Give to God

Read: Acts 11:27-30 Caden tugged his mom’s sleeve in the church hallway. “I need some money for our offering.” “Okay,” Mom said, opening her purse. Caden took the money she held out and dashed off to class. “I’m guessing many of you get your offering money from your parents,” Mrs. Hallman said after the class had taken the offering. “I have a suggestion. For the next month, why don’t you only put your own money in the offering? Missionaries will be using it to set up a school. You’ll be giving your money to the Lord so those kids can hear about Jesus.” Caden didn’t like the idea of giving away his own money. “I don’t see what difference it makes whether we give the money ourselves or our parents help us,” he said on the way home from church. “The difference is you don’t get any real joy out of giving to the Lord when the gift doesn’t cost you anything,” Mom said. “Maybe not, but I don’t get much money, and I’ve got to save up for a new bike.” “God doesn’t expect us to give what we don’t have,” Mom said. “No matter how little we have to give, God can use it to bless others in big ways. But giving still requires sacrifice. Jesus sacrificed His life for us, and we give to Him out of gratitude for all He’s given us. Maybe you can give some of the money you’ve already saved for a new bike—and if you want to give more, you could find ways to earn extra money. Pray about it and ask God what you should do.” Caden prayed about it and decided to give a portion of his bike money to the missionaries. Then, over the next few weeks, he was surprised at how many extra jobs he was able to pick up. He mowed lawns for neighbors and cleaned his grandma’s basement. He actually enjoyed earning money for the missionary offering. “When I’m working for extra money, I pretend I’m a missionary and that I’m doing the work so people can hear about Jesus,” Caden told his mom one day. “Pretend?” Mom smiled. “It isn’t pretend, Caden. Even though you’re not in a far-off place, God is using the work you’re doing to help more people come to Jesus!” –Bernard Palmer How about you? Do you truly give to God, or do you just pass along someone else’s gifts? Remember that giving always costs something. When God gave us His Son, it cost Jesus His life. Ask God to show you how you can give to Him. Maybe it’s by giving your own money or by donating your things or time to show others His love. Whatever it is, give out of gratitude for all He’s done for you. Today's Key Verse: I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing. 2 Samuel 24:24 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Give to God

Caden’s Gift cb64644e-bd1e-4eae-9184-f1c54d35f57fThu, 18 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2026) Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah's death, Jehoiada's covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today's readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah's death, Jehoiada's covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today's readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2026)ea19b404-c784-41f0-9689-4178b2ea6397Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: The Mystagogy of Baptism (2026) Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism, specifically the mystagogy of the rite of Baptism. The Catechism explains each and every element of the Baptismal rite, from the Sign of the Cross to the baptismal water. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on Baptism as the beginning of our sacramental journey and how we are called to walk as children of God throughout our lives after our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1234-1245. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism, specifically the mystagogy of the rite of Baptism. The Catechism explains each and every element of the Baptismal rite, from the Sign of the Cross to the baptismal water. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on Baptism as the beginning of our sacramental journey and how we are called to walk as children of God throughout our lives after our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1234-1245. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 169: The Mystagogy of Baptism (2026)c31ff96c-ce75-4d8b-8cf6-3f8e600c50a8Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags# 418: Why Did Jesus Stop? - Mark Part 17 Scripture: Mark 5:21–35 Series: Mark part 17 In today's episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and meet a woman who had been sick for twelve years. She had tried everything. Spent everything. And nothing had worked. But she had heard about Jesus—and she believed that if she could just get close enough to touch His cloak, she would be healed. And she was. Instantly. But then Jesus stopped and asked, "Who touched me?" The disciples thought it was a silly question—everyone was touching Him! So why did Jesus stop and ask? Today we find out. We also meet Jairus—an important man who falls at Jesus' feet and begs Him to come heal his dying daughter. Jesus agrees and heads that way. But then the news arrives: "Your daughter is dead." We will have to wait until next time to find out what happens next… In This Episode We Talk About: Why Jesus stopped What a superstition is and why Jesus didn't want the woman to have one What faith really means for young kids today How to trust Jesus with the things that feel scary or hard 📣 How Does My Child Get a Listener Shout-Out? You can give through a one-time donation or join as a paid supporter in the Family Library on Patreon. Simply include what you'd like Jessica to say—and your child will be featured in an upcoming episode! 🎨 This Week's Activity Check out this week's coloring page featuring the woman reaching through the crowd toward Jesus. 👉 Can your child find her in the crowd? 🙌 Support the Show If your family enjoys Kids Bible Stories, you can support the podcast and access bonus content—like coloring pages, ad-free episodes, and more—by joining the Family Library on Patreon: 👉 Your support  keeps the podcast going for your family but also helps share God's Word with families all over the world. ----------Today's sponsor---- The Wonder Project⁠: Subscriber support makes more great content like I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs possible. The Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video is available in the U.S. for $8.99/month or $89.99/year after ⁠a 7-day free trial.

Scripture: Mark 5:21–35 Series: Mark part 17 In today's episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and meet a woman who had been sick for twelve years. She had tried everything. Spent everything. And nothing had worked. But she had heard about Jesus—and she believed that if she could just get close enough to touch His cloak, she would be healed. And she was. Instantly. But then Jesus stopped and asked, "Who touched me?" The disciples thought it was a silly question—everyone was touching Him! So why did Jesus stop and ask? Today we find out. We also meet Jairus—an important man who falls at Jesus' feet and begs Him to come heal his dying daughter. Jesus agrees and heads that way. But then the news arrives: "Your daughter is dead." We will have to wait until next time to find out what happens next… In This Episode We Talk About: Why Jesus stopped What a superstition is and why Jesus didn't want the woman to have one What faith really means for young kids today How to trust Jesus with the things that feel scary or hard 📣 How Does My Child Get a Listener Shout-Out? You can give through a one-time donation or join as a paid supporter in the Family Library on Patreon. Simply include what you'd like Jessica to say—and your child will be featured in an upcoming episode! 🎨 This Week's Activity Check out this week's coloring page featuring the woman reaching through the crowd toward Jesus. 👉 Can your child find her in the crowd? 🙌 Support the Show If your family enjoys Kids Bible Stories, you can support the podcast and access bonus content—like coloring pages, ad-free episodes, and more—by joining the Family Library on Patreon: 👉 Your support  keeps the podcast going for your family but also helps share God's Word with families all over the world. ----------Today's sponsor---- The Wonder Project⁠: Subscriber support makes more great content like I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs possible. The Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video is available in the U.S. for $8.99/month or $89.99/year after ⁠a 7-day free trial.

full# 418: Why Did Jesus Stop? - Mark Part 17 785a8fa0-7767-4ffb-8c16-0de1036002a2Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000979https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Good Leader Read: Psalm 61:1-8 Reid sighed happily at the sound of a mountain stream trickling nearby. “I sure love hiking!” he said. “Me too!” said his twin sister, Nicole. “It’s so pretty out here today!” “Yeah,” said Reid. “I’m so glad school is over for the summer so we can do this again!” “Hey, you two, don’t get too far ahead!” Dad called from further down the mountain. The twins decided to rest and wait for their parents. “Hey, look at that,” Nicole said, pointing to a nearby tree branch. “What’s going on up here?” Mom asked as she and Dad came up the path and sat down on a log. “There’s a trail of ants walking on that branch,” said Reid. Nicole squinted to get a better look. “Why are they all following that ant in front? Why don’t they just walk wherever they want to?” “They’re following the leader,” Dad explained. “He’s probably leading them to some food he discovered.” He thought for a moment. “We’re a lot like ants.” Reid and Nicole looked at each other, confused. “How are we like ants?” Reid asked. “Well,” said Dad, “these ants are trusting their leader to guide them safely, and they go wherever he goes. We need to make sure we’re following our leader with the same trust and obedience.” “You’re talking about Jesus, aren’t you?” said Nicole. “That’s right!” said Dad. “He’s our leader. He died for our sins and rose from the dead to save us, and we need to have faith in Him and follow and obey Him in everything we do.” Mom nodded. “We might be tempted to follow people or chase after things that can lead us away from God and what He tells us in the Bible. But Jesus is the only right path for our lives.” “I don’t want to follow the wrong crowd,” Reid said. “Me neither,” said Nicole. “I want to follow Jesus!” Mom beamed. “I’m very glad to hear you say that.” She stood up. “Let’s finish this hike so we can get some food of our own.” “I know the way to the top,” Reid said, running to the path. “Follow me!” Nicole laughed. “Okay, but only because I know you follow Jesus!” –Elena Ketner How about you? Do you follow Jesus? Do you trust and obey Him? It may seem hard to follow Him when you’re tempted to chase after what the world has to offer or what other people think of you, but Jesus is a good leader who loves you and will lead you on the right path. John 14:6 says He is the way, the truth, and the life. Trust and follow Him. Today's Key Verse: Lead me in the right path, O Lord…Make your way plain for me to follow. Psalm 5:8 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Follow Jesus

Read: Psalm 61:1-8 Reid sighed happily at the sound of a mountain stream trickling nearby. “I sure love hiking!” he said. “Me too!” said his twin sister, Nicole. “It’s so pretty out here today!” “Yeah,” said Reid. “I’m so glad school is over for the summer so we can do this again!” “Hey, you two, don’t get too far ahead!” Dad called from further down the mountain. The twins decided to rest and wait for their parents. “Hey, look at that,” Nicole said, pointing to a nearby tree branch. “What’s going on up here?” Mom asked as she and Dad came up the path and sat down on a log. “There’s a trail of ants walking on that branch,” said Reid. Nicole squinted to get a better look. “Why are they all following that ant in front? Why don’t they just walk wherever they want to?” “They’re following the leader,” Dad explained. “He’s probably leading them to some food he discovered.” He thought for a moment. “We’re a lot like ants.” Reid and Nicole looked at each other, confused. “How are we like ants?” Reid asked. “Well,” said Dad, “these ants are trusting their leader to guide them safely, and they go wherever he goes. We need to make sure we’re following our leader with the same trust and obedience.” “You’re talking about Jesus, aren’t you?” said Nicole. “That’s right!” said Dad. “He’s our leader. He died for our sins and rose from the dead to save us, and we need to have faith in Him and follow and obey Him in everything we do.” Mom nodded. “We might be tempted to follow people or chase after things that can lead us away from God and what He tells us in the Bible. But Jesus is the only right path for our lives.” “I don’t want to follow the wrong crowd,” Reid said. “Me neither,” said Nicole. “I want to follow Jesus!” Mom beamed. “I’m very glad to hear you say that.” She stood up. “Let’s finish this hike so we can get some food of our own.” “I know the way to the top,” Reid said, running to the path. “Follow me!” Nicole laughed. “Okay, but only because I know you follow Jesus!” –Elena Ketner How about you? Do you follow Jesus? Do you trust and obey Him? It may seem hard to follow Him when you’re tempted to chase after what the world has to offer or what other people think of you, but Jesus is a good leader who loves you and will lead you on the right path. John 14:6 says He is the way, the truth, and the life. Trust and follow Him. Today's Key Verse: Lead me in the right path, O Lord…Make your way plain for me to follow. Psalm 5:8 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Follow Jesus

The Good Leader 7f87c3f7-3b93-466b-b8da-c31400b498a7Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: Wicked Kinds (2026) Today we read about Elijah's discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to "arise and eat" to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah's discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to "arise and eat" to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 168: Wicked Kinds (2026)ac6fe63f-ec1c-4f9d-acb6-7eb42fa49e48Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: The Celebration of Baptism (2026) We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Baptism, specifically how we celebrate the sacrament and the different elements that must always be present in Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that while infant Baptism has become the “form in which this sacrament is usually celebrated,” post-baptismal formation and instruction is necessary in order for the full flowering of the graces received in the Sacrament of Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1229-1233. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Baptism, specifically how we celebrate the sacrament and the different elements that must always be present in Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that while infant Baptism has become the “form in which this sacrament is usually celebrated,” post-baptismal formation and instruction is necessary in order for the full flowering of the graces received in the Sacrament of Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1229-1233. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 168: The Celebration of Baptism (2026)c4d5d12e-3829-4155-84b0-2c7691c46470Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Beyond What You See Read: 1 Peter 3:3-4 Luca’s grandfather patted the tire of the four-wheeler he had purchased. “I found this quad online and got a good deal on it,” he said with a smile. Luca wasn’t so sure. The fenders were dented, and the seat had a tear in it. The rack behind the seat was bent, and a headlight was cracked. “It doesn’t look very good,” he said. “Why didn’t you buy a new quad, Grandpa?” “Well, this was much less expensive than a new one, and the engine is in excellent running condition. It also gives us something to work on together. It just needs a little body work, that’s all. We’ll get it all fixed up. You’ll see.” Luca wasn’t convinced. “It looks awfully banged-up to me,” he said as he began to polish a black helmet that had come with the four-wheeler. “You’ve got to learn to see beyond outward appearances,” said Grandpa. “Put on that helmet and hop on. I’ll give you a ride.” Luca slid on behind his grandfather. After a drive through the field across the road, Luca was impressed with the quiet, steady hum of the dented-up quad. “This runs really well!” he said. “Just goes to show that you should never judge things by appearance alone—and that includes people,” said Grandpa. “I didn’t like the looks of this quad myself when I first saw it. But when I heard it run, it was music to my ears!” He grinned. “Know any people like that?” “Well, Aaron, I guess,” Luca replied. “He’s new in my class, and when I first saw him I thought he’d be mean. But we started talking, and now we’re friends.” “We need to see people like God does,” said Grandpa. “He doesn’t judge us by the way we look. He sees way beyond that. He sees what’s in our hearts and what we can become—just like we see what this beat-up quad can become. Jesus can make anyone a new person. He made us new people when we trusted in Him, and He wants us to treat everyone in a way that shows them His love.” “You’re right, Grandpa,” Luca said. “You’re always right!” Grandpa laughed. “You go on inside now and tell that to your grandma!” –Vicki Reinhardt How about you? Do you judge people by the way they look? We often focus on appearance when we look at others, but not God. He looks at our hearts. You can’t see inside hearts like He does, but you can look past a person’s outward appearance and see how much they’re loved by Jesus. Treat everyone in a way that shows them His love. You might even end up with a new friend! Today's Key Verse: People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Look beyond looks

Read: 1 Peter 3:3-4 Luca’s grandfather patted the tire of the four-wheeler he had purchased. “I found this quad online and got a good deal on it,” he said with a smile. Luca wasn’t so sure. The fenders were dented, and the seat had a tear in it. The rack behind the seat was bent, and a headlight was cracked. “It doesn’t look very good,” he said. “Why didn’t you buy a new quad, Grandpa?” “Well, this was much less expensive than a new one, and the engine is in excellent running condition. It also gives us something to work on together. It just needs a little body work, that’s all. We’ll get it all fixed up. You’ll see.” Luca wasn’t convinced. “It looks awfully banged-up to me,” he said as he began to polish a black helmet that had come with the four-wheeler. “You’ve got to learn to see beyond outward appearances,” said Grandpa. “Put on that helmet and hop on. I’ll give you a ride.” Luca slid on behind his grandfather. After a drive through the field across the road, Luca was impressed with the quiet, steady hum of the dented-up quad. “This runs really well!” he said. “Just goes to show that you should never judge things by appearance alone—and that includes people,” said Grandpa. “I didn’t like the looks of this quad myself when I first saw it. But when I heard it run, it was music to my ears!” He grinned. “Know any people like that?” “Well, Aaron, I guess,” Luca replied. “He’s new in my class, and when I first saw him I thought he’d be mean. But we started talking, and now we’re friends.” “We need to see people like God does,” said Grandpa. “He doesn’t judge us by the way we look. He sees way beyond that. He sees what’s in our hearts and what we can become—just like we see what this beat-up quad can become. Jesus can make anyone a new person. He made us new people when we trusted in Him, and He wants us to treat everyone in a way that shows them His love.” “You’re right, Grandpa,” Luca said. “You’re always right!” Grandpa laughed. “You go on inside now and tell that to your grandma!” –Vicki Reinhardt How about you? Do you judge people by the way they look? We often focus on appearance when we look at others, but not God. He looks at our hearts. You can’t see inside hearts like He does, but you can look past a person’s outward appearance and see how much they’re loved by Jesus. Treat everyone in a way that shows them His love. You might even end up with a new friend! Today's Key Verse: People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Look beyond looks

Beyond What You See c22989bb-81f0-4983-b728-c833943ff9ceTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: Viaticum (2026) Today we read about Elijah's discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to "arise and eat" to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah's discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to "arise and eat" to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 167: Viaticum (2026)d6477b5c-8db3-4d2b-9619-70a2e33bc32cTue, 16 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: The Baptism of Christ (2026) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that each and every one of the Old Covenant prefigurations are fulfilled in Christ Jesus. He also unpacks Christ’s own Baptism in the Jordan, explaining that when Christ is baptized by John the Baptist, he brings the “mess of humanity” into the Jordan with him and makes the waters of Baptism holy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1223-1228. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that each and every one of the Old Covenant prefigurations are fulfilled in Christ Jesus. He also unpacks Christ’s own Baptism in the Jordan, explaining that when Christ is baptized by John the Baptist, he brings the “mess of humanity” into the Jordan with him and makes the waters of Baptism holy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1223-1228. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 167: The Baptism of Christ (2026)a83fff06-de67-482f-a655-277b2c47de52Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCreatine Expert: Creatine Is The Secret To Weight LossWhat is creatine really doing to your brain? Top Creatine Researcher Dr Darren Candow reveals why 5g won’t reach your brain, how creatine may reverse sleep deprivation, and the 5 myths stopping millions from taking it! Dr Darren Candow is a professor and Director of the Ageing Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory at the University of Regina, with 175 published research papers. He is a fellow and incoming Vice-President of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and was named on Stanford University's Top 2% Scientists list in 2025. He explains: ◼ The 5 myths stopping you from taking creatine, and why they're all wrong ◼ How much creatine you really need for muscle, bone, brain and sleep deprivation ◼ How adding creatine to your antidepressant can double your remission rate ◼ Why you lose 1% of your muscle every year after 40 and what to do about it ◼Why creatine protects your brain from stress, sleep loss and cognitive decline Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:26 What is the mission that you're on? 00:04:14 Why has creatine exploded? 00:06:30 Are we deficient in creatine? 00:08:14 Does creatine damage your kidneys? 00:10:32 If I have creatine in my muscle, am I more likely to gain muscle? 00:11:50 Should women take creatine? 00:12:31 Will creatine cause hair loss? 00:13:36 Creatine causes muscle cramps? 00:16:28 How effective is creatine in gaining muscle mass? 00:18:08 Is the "loading phase" unnecessary? 00:19:06 Is there anyone that shouldn't take creatine? 00:19:41 Whats the best type of creatine to take? 00:21:31 The Dosing Dilemma - How much to take for each benefit? 00:22:43 Does creatine cause dizziness? 00:24:49 Taste test 00:25:38 The best dosage for bone health 00:34:20 What are the brain benefits of creatine? 00:36:51 Anything else to know about creatine's impact on the brain? 00:38:06 Ads 00:40:13 Does creatine help with inflammation? 00:41:28 Using creatine for Alzheimer's 00:42:45 Does creatine have an impact on our mental health? 00:44:39 What are foods I can eat that would supply creatine? 00:45:03 Study that showed creatine improved young athletes' sleep 00:47:43 The importance of weight training 00:48:12 What are the misconceptions about weight training? 00:50:58 Why is exercise more important as we get older? 00:52:46 Combining protein and creatine 00:53:55 Ads 00:54:56 How creatine helps menopausal and post-menopausal women 00:56:00 Is creatine safe for kids and people in general? 00:57:09 What's the best time to take creatine? 00:58:15 What do you think of creatine gummies? 01:00:44 What supplements do you take other than creatine? 01:02:52 Are there any direct weight benefits to creatine? 01:04:18 What differences will I notice when taking creatine? 01:06:42 Whats your health routine? 01:08:31 Do different people need to dose differently? 01:10:45 How do you define ageing? 01:12:04 What is your goal? 01:13:05 Fear of death Follow Darren: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EIZm0wm X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5AUqbZD  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2hm7r  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Flightcast - Check out https://www.flightcast.com/DOAC1 Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode9

What is creatine really doing to your brain? Top Creatine Researcher Dr Darren Candow reveals why 5g won’t reach your brain, how creatine may reverse sleep deprivation, and the 5 myths stopping millions from taking it! Dr Darren Candow is a professor and Director of the Ageing Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory at the University of Regina, with 175 published research papers. He is a fellow and incoming Vice-President of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and was named on Stanford University's Top 2% Scientists list in 2025. He explains: ◼ The 5 myths stopping you from taking creatine, and why they're all wrong ◼ How much creatine you really need for muscle, bone, brain and sleep deprivation ◼ How adding creatine to your antidepressant can double your remission rate ◼ Why you lose 1% of your muscle every year after 40 and what to do about it ◼Why creatine protects your brain from stress, sleep loss and cognitive decline Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:26 What is the mission that you're on? 00:04:14 Why has creatine exploded? 00:06:30 Are we deficient in creatine? 00:08:14 Does creatine damage your kidneys? 00:10:32 If I have creatine in my muscle, am I more likely to gain muscle? 00:11:50 Should women take creatine? 00:12:31 Will creatine cause hair loss? 00:13:36 Creatine causes muscle cramps? 00:16:28 How effective is creatine in gaining muscle mass? 00:18:08 Is the "loading phase" unnecessary? 00:19:06 Is there anyone that shouldn't take creatine? 00:19:41 Whats the best type of creatine to take? 00:21:31 The Dosing Dilemma - How much to take for each benefit? 00:22:43 Does creatine cause dizziness? 00:24:49 Taste test 00:25:38 The best dosage for bone health 00:34:20 What are the brain benefits of creatine? 00:36:51 Anything else to know about creatine's impact on the brain? 00:38:06 Ads 00:40:13 Does creatine help with inflammation? 00:41:28 Using creatine for Alzheimer's 00:42:45 Does creatine have an impact on our mental health? 00:44:39 What are foods I can eat that would supply creatine? 00:45:03 Study that showed creatine improved young athletes' sleep 00:47:43 The importance of weight training 00:48:12 What are the misconceptions about weight training? 00:50:58 Why is exercise more important as we get older? 00:52:46 Combining protein and creatine 00:53:55 Ads 00:54:56 How creatine helps menopausal and post-menopausal women 00:56:00 Is creatine safe for kids and people in general? 00:57:09 What's the best time to take creatine? 00:58:15 What do you think of creatine gummies? 01:00:44 What supplements do you take other than creatine? 01:02:52 Are there any direct weight benefits to creatine? 01:04:18 What differences will I notice when taking creatine? 01:06:42 Whats your health routine? 01:08:31 Do different people need to dose differently? 01:10:45 How do you define ageing? 01:12:04 What is your goal? 01:13:05 Fear of death Follow Darren: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EIZm0wm X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5AUqbZD  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2hm7r  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Flightcast - Check out https://www.flightcast.com/DOAC1 Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode9

fullCreatine Expert: Creatine Is The Secret To Weight Loss828ace23-883e-4f2d-bab6-3d6c6e08f9d6Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +00004532https://216.73.216.191/allTags Peace in the Midst of Noise Read: Ephesians 4:1-3; Philippians 2:1-4 Lisbeth was shocked at the amount of noise that hit her ears when she stepped into the animal shelter behind her best friend. She had never heard so much barking before. “It’s not always like this,” Jenna said. She had been volunteering for a long time, but this was the first time Lisbeth had come with her and her mom. They walked down a hallway lined with cages, and it seemed like every dog was barking. Lisbeth smiled when she saw one dog just lying in her cage. She didn’t look upset or sick or anything like that; she just looked peaceful, like she really wasn’t bothered by all the noise the other dogs were making. “Do you remember what the Bible says about being peaceful?” Jenna’s mom shouted to be heard above the dogs. “It says we should do our part to live in peace with others, even if the world around us isn’t peaceful. I think Miss Ruby got the message.” She pointed toward the dog Lisbeth had noticed. “But we have something she doesn’t,” Jenna’s mom continued. “Since we belong to Jesus, we have His peace and love in our hearts. That’s what allows us to be truly peaceful.” They spent time playing with the dogs and giving them love, then Lisbeth was dropped off at her house. As she walked up to the door, she could hear shouting. Ever since her mom remarried, the house was constantly noisy. Lisbeth opened the front door. Her older brother was arguing with one of their stepbrothers. Her twin sisters were fighting over a doll. One of her stepsisters was screaming. She covered her ears. There were times when Lisbeth would just join in with everyone else. When everyone else was upset, it was hard not to be mad too. But today she wanted to try something different. Lisbeth walked over to her younger stepbrother and sat down beside him. He wasn’t joining in with all the screaming, but he didn’t look happy either. “Do you want to play a game?” Lisbeth asked. “I’ll play with you.” “Outside?” Darren asked, his eyes wide as he looked around the room. Lisbeth laughed. “Sure.” She wanted to help bring peace to their home, but she didn’t have to stay right in the chaos in order to do that. –Emily Acker How about you? When everyone around you is getting loud and grumpy, do you join in? Or do you try to be the one peaceful person in the room? If you know Jesus as your Savior, you can treat others in a peaceful, loving way, even when tempers flare and no one agrees. Trust Him to help you do what you can to keep the peace. Is there anything you can do—with God’s help—to make your home more peaceful? Today's Key Verse: If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Live a peaceful life

Read: Ephesians 4:1-3; Philippians 2:1-4 Lisbeth was shocked at the amount of noise that hit her ears when she stepped into the animal shelter behind her best friend. She had never heard so much barking before. “It’s not always like this,” Jenna said. She had been volunteering for a long time, but this was the first time Lisbeth had come with her and her mom. They walked down a hallway lined with cages, and it seemed like every dog was barking. Lisbeth smiled when she saw one dog just lying in her cage. She didn’t look upset or sick or anything like that; she just looked peaceful, like she really wasn’t bothered by all the noise the other dogs were making. “Do you remember what the Bible says about being peaceful?” Jenna’s mom shouted to be heard above the dogs. “It says we should do our part to live in peace with others, even if the world around us isn’t peaceful. I think Miss Ruby got the message.” She pointed toward the dog Lisbeth had noticed. “But we have something she doesn’t,” Jenna’s mom continued. “Since we belong to Jesus, we have His peace and love in our hearts. That’s what allows us to be truly peaceful.” They spent time playing with the dogs and giving them love, then Lisbeth was dropped off at her house. As she walked up to the door, she could hear shouting. Ever since her mom remarried, the house was constantly noisy. Lisbeth opened the front door. Her older brother was arguing with one of their stepbrothers. Her twin sisters were fighting over a doll. One of her stepsisters was screaming. She covered her ears. There were times when Lisbeth would just join in with everyone else. When everyone else was upset, it was hard not to be mad too. But today she wanted to try something different. Lisbeth walked over to her younger stepbrother and sat down beside him. He wasn’t joining in with all the screaming, but he didn’t look happy either. “Do you want to play a game?” Lisbeth asked. “I’ll play with you.” “Outside?” Darren asked, his eyes wide as he looked around the room. Lisbeth laughed. “Sure.” She wanted to help bring peace to their home, but she didn’t have to stay right in the chaos in order to do that. –Emily Acker How about you? When everyone around you is getting loud and grumpy, do you join in? Or do you try to be the one peaceful person in the room? If you know Jesus as your Savior, you can treat others in a peaceful, loving way, even when tempers flare and no one agrees. Trust Him to help you do what you can to keep the peace. Is there anything you can do—with God’s help—to make your home more peaceful? Today's Key Verse: If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Live a peaceful life

Peace in the Midst of Noise 2924cc53-a0e7-4259-ac86-3609d08ddf52Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Responding in Faith (2026) Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who repeatedly responds to God's invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who repeatedly responds to God's invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 166: Responding in Faith (2026)75f0cabd-3684-4c12-994c-40be8dbd3c79Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Introduction to Baptism (2026) Together, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of initiation, specifically the section on the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike unpacks the different names that the Church employs when discussing Baptism, such as the “washing of regeneration and renewal” and “enlightenment.” He concludes with a reflection on the prefigurations of Baptism in the Old Covenant. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1210-1222. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of initiation, specifically the section on the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike unpacks the different names that the Church employs when discussing Baptism, such as the “washing of regeneration and renewal” and “enlightenment.” He concludes with a reflection on the prefigurations of Baptism in the Old Covenant. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1210-1222. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 166: Introduction to Baptism (2026)380e979a-77af-4115-b66a-784247c4e858Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags It’s Not My Job! Read: Isaiah 61:10; Matthew 20:28 “Jordan, could you please put Athena’s toys away while I give her a bath?” called Mom as she carried Jordan’s little sister to the bathroom. Jordan groaned. He was right in the middle of a video game. He slammed his controller down and stomped into his baby sister’s room. “This is so unfair!” he said as he threw Athena’s toys into the toybox. “I didn’t make this mess. It’s not my job!” After soccer practice the next day, Coach handed Jordan a big bag of dirty laundry. It was Jordan’s turn to take the soccer uniforms home to be washed. Jordan dumped the bag of filthy clothes in the kitchen. “Hang on a minute,” said Mom. “What’s all this?” Jordan was confused. Mom had washed the soccer uniforms countless times before. “It’s our turn to wash the uniforms,” he replied. Mom tossed the bag back at Jordan. “Well, I don’t play soccer, so why should I wash them? It’s not my job!” All of a sudden, Jordan’s own words came back to him. “But I can’t wash these!” he cried. “I don’t know how!” Dad got up from his chair, a wry smile on his face. “Well then, I’ll show you!” Dad patiently showed Jordan how to operate the washing machine. “You know, families should help one another, Jordan, and sometimes that means cleaning up someone else’s mess.” Jordan sighed. “But cleaning up after Athena is hard!” “Well, so is going to work every single day,” said Dad. Jordan had never thought about that before. “And how about Mom?” Dad continued. “She changes dirty diapers. She washes our clothes and cleans up after people all the time. Imagine if she stopped doing all those things because they weren’t her job?” Jordan laughed. “We’d all stink!” Dad grinned. “It reminds me of what Jesus did to save us. He came to earth and cleaned up the great big mess of sin we had made. Jesus never sinned. Not once. But He was willing to die on the cross so our sins could be forgiven. I’m so thankful He saved me and made me clean!” “Me too!” Jordan said as he dumped the dirty uniforms into the washing machine. –Angela Jelf How about you? Do you moan and complain when you’re asked to clean up a mess someone else made? Jesus loves us so much He was willing to save us from the biggest mess of all that none of us were able to clean up—sin. When we trust in Him, He removes our filthy rags of sin and clothes us in garments as white as snow. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. Titus 3:5 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus makes us clean

Read: Isaiah 61:10; Matthew 20:28 “Jordan, could you please put Athena’s toys away while I give her a bath?” called Mom as she carried Jordan’s little sister to the bathroom. Jordan groaned. He was right in the middle of a video game. He slammed his controller down and stomped into his baby sister’s room. “This is so unfair!” he said as he threw Athena’s toys into the toybox. “I didn’t make this mess. It’s not my job!” After soccer practice the next day, Coach handed Jordan a big bag of dirty laundry. It was Jordan’s turn to take the soccer uniforms home to be washed. Jordan dumped the bag of filthy clothes in the kitchen. “Hang on a minute,” said Mom. “What’s all this?” Jordan was confused. Mom had washed the soccer uniforms countless times before. “It’s our turn to wash the uniforms,” he replied. Mom tossed the bag back at Jordan. “Well, I don’t play soccer, so why should I wash them? It’s not my job!” All of a sudden, Jordan’s own words came back to him. “But I can’t wash these!” he cried. “I don’t know how!” Dad got up from his chair, a wry smile on his face. “Well then, I’ll show you!” Dad patiently showed Jordan how to operate the washing machine. “You know, families should help one another, Jordan, and sometimes that means cleaning up someone else’s mess.” Jordan sighed. “But cleaning up after Athena is hard!” “Well, so is going to work every single day,” said Dad. Jordan had never thought about that before. “And how about Mom?” Dad continued. “She changes dirty diapers. She washes our clothes and cleans up after people all the time. Imagine if she stopped doing all those things because they weren’t her job?” Jordan laughed. “We’d all stink!” Dad grinned. “It reminds me of what Jesus did to save us. He came to earth and cleaned up the great big mess of sin we had made. Jesus never sinned. Not once. But He was willing to die on the cross so our sins could be forgiven. I’m so thankful He saved me and made me clean!” “Me too!” Jordan said as he dumped the dirty uniforms into the washing machine. –Angela Jelf How about you? Do you moan and complain when you’re asked to clean up a mess someone else made? Jesus loves us so much He was willing to save us from the biggest mess of all that none of us were able to clean up—sin. When we trust in Him, He removes our filthy rags of sin and clothes us in garments as white as snow. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. Titus 3:5 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus makes us clean

It’s Not My Job! 7c268585-f58a-417d-bff7-6522a29cf2d5Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2026) Fr. Mike connects today's reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul's Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike connects today's reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul's Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2026)4923abb3-b1b7-4c96-931b-abecd0d9b440Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: Summary of Liturgical Diversity (2026) Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on liturgy and culture. Fr. Mike reiterates the importance of the fact that the Church does not abolish culture, but redeems and fulfills it. He also emphasizes that even though the Church welcomes liturgical diversity, there are still some things that are incompatible with the Faith and, therefore, unable to be incorporated into Catholic liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1204-1209. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on liturgy and culture. Fr. Mike reiterates the importance of the fact that the Church does not abolish culture, but redeems and fulfills it. He also emphasizes that even though the Church welcomes liturgical diversity, there are still some things that are incompatible with the Faith and, therefore, unable to be incorporated into Catholic liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1204-1209. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 165: Summary of Liturgical Diversity (2026)34c484fe-ea38-4c98-bc56-72e2dfe55556Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/14/26 Precisely Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Precisely as strong as it needs to be. When Jesus sends out His Apostles in His Name, He also gives them all of the strength and ability that they are going to need. He continues to give us the same: precisely the strength that we need at every moment. Mass Readings from June 14, 2026: Exodus 19:2-6 Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5Romans 5:6-11 Matthew 9:36—10:8

Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Precisely as strong as it needs to be. When Jesus sends out His Apostles in His Name, He also gives them all of the strength and ability that they are going to need. He continues to give us the same: precisely the strength that we need at every moment. Mass Readings from June 14, 2026: Exodus 19:2-6 Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5Romans 5:6-11 Matthew 9:36—10:8

full06/14/26 Precisely4fec5db9-fa14-42e3-b0d4-061bc20b1a32Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Patrick the Scarecrow Read: Psalm 121 “Why are we making a scarecrow for the garden?” Cora asked her grandma as she put in some more stuffing. “Well, the scarecrow helps keep the garden safe from crows. The crows love to pull up the sprouts just as they’re popping out of the ground, but when they see the scarecrow, they’re afraid to come into the garden.” “So the scarecrow is pretty important. I think we should name him,” Cora said. “Let’s call him Patrick, Protector of the Garden.” “I like that name,” Grandma replied. When they finished putting the scarecrow together, Grandma and Cora carried him to the center of the garden and set him up. “Okay, Patrick, protect our garden!” Cora exclaimed as she gave him a salute. Grandma smiled. “Now let’s go have some lemonade and cookies.” Grandma got a tray of cookies and two glasses of lemonade, and they went out and sat at the picnic table under the big shade tree. “Making the scarecrow was a lot of fun today,” Cora said as she took a bite of her cookie. “And having you here to help made it even more special for me,” said Grandma. “You know, each year when I make a scarecrow, I stop and think about how the Lord is always watching over me and protecting me. The scarecrow gives me a visual picture. He looks like he’s keeping watch in the center of the garden, and I envision the Lord keeping watch over me in the same way.” “But the scarecrow can’t actually see anything,” Cora said. “He just scares the crows away.” “Right,” said Grandma. “But God sees everything. Proverbs 15:3 says, ‘The LORD is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.’ God sees us, and He also loves us. He sent Jesus to save us from sin and evil and to be with us through all of life’s difficulties. So, Cora, if you ever feel like God is far away and you’re all alone, just stop and think of Patrick the Scarecrow and remember what the Bible says about God’s faithfulness to us.” “I will, Grandma.” Cora grinned. “Can I take Patrick home with me after the harvest?” Grandma chuckled. “I’m sure it will be fine, as long as you keep him outside.” –Lisa Fuller How about you? Do you ever feel like God is far away and doesn’t care about you? When you feel that way, open up your Bible. God’s Word is full of verses that will remind you of how much He loves you and His faithfulness to you. He sent His own Son, Jesus, to die for you, and He promises He will never leave you, even when bad things happen. Trust Him to watch over you. Today's Key Verse: The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever. Psalm 121:8 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God watches over you

Read: Psalm 121 “Why are we making a scarecrow for the garden?” Cora asked her grandma as she put in some more stuffing. “Well, the scarecrow helps keep the garden safe from crows. The crows love to pull up the sprouts just as they’re popping out of the ground, but when they see the scarecrow, they’re afraid to come into the garden.” “So the scarecrow is pretty important. I think we should name him,” Cora said. “Let’s call him Patrick, Protector of the Garden.” “I like that name,” Grandma replied. When they finished putting the scarecrow together, Grandma and Cora carried him to the center of the garden and set him up. “Okay, Patrick, protect our garden!” Cora exclaimed as she gave him a salute. Grandma smiled. “Now let’s go have some lemonade and cookies.” Grandma got a tray of cookies and two glasses of lemonade, and they went out and sat at the picnic table under the big shade tree. “Making the scarecrow was a lot of fun today,” Cora said as she took a bite of her cookie. “And having you here to help made it even more special for me,” said Grandma. “You know, each year when I make a scarecrow, I stop and think about how the Lord is always watching over me and protecting me. The scarecrow gives me a visual picture. He looks like he’s keeping watch in the center of the garden, and I envision the Lord keeping watch over me in the same way.” “But the scarecrow can’t actually see anything,” Cora said. “He just scares the crows away.” “Right,” said Grandma. “But God sees everything. Proverbs 15:3 says, ‘The LORD is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.’ God sees us, and He also loves us. He sent Jesus to save us from sin and evil and to be with us through all of life’s difficulties. So, Cora, if you ever feel like God is far away and you’re all alone, just stop and think of Patrick the Scarecrow and remember what the Bible says about God’s faithfulness to us.” “I will, Grandma.” Cora grinned. “Can I take Patrick home with me after the harvest?” Grandma chuckled. “I’m sure it will be fine, as long as you keep him outside.” –Lisa Fuller How about you? Do you ever feel like God is far away and doesn’t care about you? When you feel that way, open up your Bible. God’s Word is full of verses that will remind you of how much He loves you and His faithfulness to you. He sent His own Son, Jesus, to die for you, and He promises He will never leave you, even when bad things happen. Trust Him to watch over you. Today's Key Verse: The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever. Psalm 121:8 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God watches over you

Patrick the Scarecrow 9352b9d7-cb58-454d-a85e-c70c52fb016aSat, 13 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2026) Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we've built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today's readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we've built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today's readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2026)2fdb2a2e-4652-46c8-82a4-8fa9c0ab0eaaSat, 13 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Liturgical Diversity and Unity (2026) Did you know there is more than one liturgical rite in the Catholic Church? Fr. Mike reviews the different liturgical Traditions that are part of the Catholic Church. All of the different rites are rooted in the same mission of Christ, reminding us that the diversity of liturgical Traditions does not take away from the unity of the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1200-1203. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Did you know there is more than one liturgical rite in the Catholic Church? Fr. Mike reviews the different liturgical Traditions that are part of the Catholic Church. All of the different rites are rooted in the same mission of Christ, reminding us that the diversity of liturgical Traditions does not take away from the unity of the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1200-1203. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 164: Liturgical Diversity and Unity (2026)8f600506-766a-4483-a5da-c8847fe586f6Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsyou aren't tolerated by God, you are wanted by HimHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost opens up the Bible and leads us through Ephesians 1. There's is nothing more fruitful then reading the Word of God together and diving deeper into what Jesus has for us. We know that you guys have expressed loving these types of episodes so please let us know what you'd like us to read through next :) "God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure." Ephesians 1:5 _____________________________________________ ☆ Download the FREE Upside app now to find out how much money you could earn. Use code 'ONICE' to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas ➤ https://www.upside.com ☆ Give now to end hunger ➤ FeedingAmerica.org ☆ Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to ➤ www.Quo.com/COFFEEONICE ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ OUR NEW MERCH IS LIVE! SHOP AT: https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost opens up the Bible and leads us through Ephesians 1. There's is nothing more fruitful then reading the Word of God together and diving deeper into what Jesus has for us. We know that you guys have expressed loving these types of episodes so please let us know what you'd like us to read through next :) "God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure." Ephesians 1:5 _____________________________________________ ☆ Download the FREE Upside app now to find out how much money you could earn. Use code 'ONICE' to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas ➤ https://www.upside.com ☆ Give now to end hunger ➤ FeedingAmerica.org ☆ Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to ➤ www.Quo.com/COFFEEONICE ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ OUR NEW MERCH IS LIVE! SHOP AT: https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullyou aren't tolerated by God, you are wanted by Hima5827bbd-e768-44c5-8613-68b92ae99501Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGirls & God Q+A | Girls Gone Biblehiii GGB :) join us this week for lots of laughs and questions answered. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness- 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at https://www.girlsgonebible.com/book  JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤https://ggb.supportingcast.fm  COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to https://www.GirlsGoneBible.com/tour  WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! POLICY GENIUS www.policygenius.com HIYA HEALTH www.HiyaHealth.com/GGB RICHMONT GRADUATE UNIVERSITY https://www.Richmont.edu MINT MOBILE www.MintMobile.com/GGB NOCD www.NOCD.com QUO www.QUO.com/GGB GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY https://www.gcu.edu  

hiii GGB :) join us this week for lots of laughs and questions answered. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness- 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at https://www.girlsgonebible.com/book  JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤https://ggb.supportingcast.fm  COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to https://www.GirlsGoneBible.com/tour  WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! POLICY GENIUS www.policygenius.com HIYA HEALTH www.HiyaHealth.com/GGB RICHMONT GRADUATE UNIVERSITY https://www.Richmont.edu MINT MOBILE www.MintMobile.com/GGB NOCD www.NOCD.com QUO www.QUO.com/GGB GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY https://www.gcu.edu  

fullGirls & God Q+A | Girls Gone Biblee6531382-01b9-480f-bcda-655fb2a60251Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCase Rewind: The Ouija Board That Came BackThe Exorcist Files has dealt with Ouija boards in several cases, but perhaps none as wild and chilling as "Spiritual Roulette", where a group of friends open a portal to a demonic entity known as Stevie. They tried to quit playing the game, but Stevie was far from game over. Thank you to our sponsors Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals.  For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code EXFILES20 at Bubsnaturals.com Go to Babbel.com/exfiles for up to 60% off. Start speaking! Get the greens your body needs. Fogchicks.com promo code EXFILES Check out Runewoodrosary.com and use our promo code for a 15% off. Want to support the show and Father Martins ministry? Subscribe to the Vault at Exorcistfiles.supercast.com Check out The Born Again Identity with Father Gregory and Ryan Bethea at EWTN plus. CHAPTERS 01:00:04 | The Board That Came Back | Cold open: thrown away, back on the table 01:01:09 | The IRS or Old Scratch? | "Both are ancient enemies. Depends on who you owe." 01:02:01 | Season 3 Preview | New cases with "details far more interesting" than seasons 1 and 2 01:02:34 | The Obsession Episode | Two real cases behind the box office moment 01:04:22 | Obsession, Defined | Partial possession: the last step before the real thing 01:05:59 | The Case File | Faceless man, cockroaches, a flying planchette 01:09:13 | Meet Stevie | Why a demon introduces itself as a dead child 01:12:35 | Gowan vs. Stevie | How the room's one skeptic became the target 01:16:30 | "Kill Him" | The demon shows its cards and the game ends 01:23:43 | Child's Play | Teleportation vs. healing a broken board 01:26:13 | The Permission Framework | Job, Peter, and the limits on demonic power 01:33:34 | The Prioress's Protocol | Confession, conversion, burn the board 01:40:29 | The Faceless Man | A truck, a cornfield, and "you die" 01:43:21 | The Ouija Renaissance | A warning about sleepovers and store shelves 01:44:37 | Three Johns and a Book | The quiz, the summer reading rec, the sign-off See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Exorcist Files has dealt with Ouija boards in several cases, but perhaps none as wild and chilling as "Spiritual Roulette", where a group of friends open a portal to a demonic entity known as Stevie. They tried to quit playing the game, but Stevie was far from game over. Thank you to our sponsors Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals.  For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code EXFILES20 at Bubsnaturals.com Go to Babbel.com/exfiles for up to 60% off. Start speaking! Get the greens your body needs. Fogchicks.com promo code EXFILES Check out Runewoodrosary.com and use our promo code for a 15% off. Want to support the show and Father Martins ministry? Subscribe to the Vault at Exorcistfiles.supercast.com Check out The Born Again Identity with Father Gregory and Ryan Bethea at EWTN plus. CHAPTERS 01:00:04 | The Board That Came Back | Cold open: thrown away, back on the table 01:01:09 | The IRS or Old Scratch? | "Both are ancient enemies. Depends on who you owe." 01:02:01 | Season 3 Preview | New cases with "details far more interesting" than seasons 1 and 2 01:02:34 | The Obsession Episode | Two real cases behind the box office moment 01:04:22 | Obsession, Defined | Partial possession: the last step before the real thing 01:05:59 | The Case File | Faceless man, cockroaches, a flying planchette 01:09:13 | Meet Stevie | Why a demon introduces itself as a dead child 01:12:35 | Gowan vs. Stevie | How the room's one skeptic became the target 01:16:30 | "Kill Him" | The demon shows its cards and the game ends 01:23:43 | Child's Play | Teleportation vs. healing a broken board 01:26:13 | The Permission Framework | Job, Peter, and the limits on demonic power 01:33:34 | The Prioress's Protocol | Confession, conversion, burn the board 01:40:29 | The Faceless Man | A truck, a cornfield, and "you die" 01:43:21 | The Ouija Renaissance | A warning about sleepovers and store shelves 01:44:37 | Three Johns and a Book | The quiz, the summer reading rec, the sign-off See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullCase Rewind: The Ouija Board That Came Back1bb2176e-ab46-4fe7-aba2-1fd2d01967b8Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Is Milk Healthy? The Truth About Dairy, Sugar, Fruit And FastingDr Mark Hyman is a physician and bestselling author specialising in food, longevity and metabolic health. In this moment, he reveals why willpower fails around food, what the science says about dairy and milk, whether fruit is actually good for us, and how the timing of your meals could affect your health and ageing. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/U6SytX86w3b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/v3YPvgd7w3b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Mark Hyman: https://drhyman.com/

Dr Mark Hyman is a physician and bestselling author specialising in food, longevity and metabolic health. In this moment, he reveals why willpower fails around food, what the science says about dairy and milk, whether fruit is actually good for us, and how the timing of your meals could affect your health and ageing. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/U6SytX86w3b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/v3YPvgd7w3b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Mark Hyman: https://drhyman.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Is Milk Healthy? The Truth About Dairy, Sugar, Fruit And Fastingaf2eb74c-4fa3-4fe2-a68a-191c6815e666Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +00001321https://216.73.216.191/allTags Wrinkle-Free Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 When he got home from school, Jason found his mom in the laundry room. “How was your day?” Mom asked as she looked up from a shirt she was ironing. “Terrible!” said Jason. “I failed a math test and have to take it over again. Then I found out my favorite teacher is moving away. And then I accidentally knocked down the principal’s daughter!” “Knocked her down? How did that happen?” “I came around a corner really fast and ran right into her,” Jason said. “I apologized, but she’s probably still mad.” “I’m sure she knows you didn’t do it on purpose,” Mom said. Jason sighed. “I doubt it. She probably told all her friends what a loser I am.” Jason looked at the shirt Mom was ironing. “That’s my shirt for your cousin’s wedding this weekend, isn’t it?” “That’s right.” The doorbell rang, and Mom handed him the partially ironed shirt. “Here. Why don’t you finish ironing it while I answer the door?” When Mom returned, Jason had just finished pressing the shirt. He held it up. “Look at this,” he said. “It’s wrinkle-free!” Mom nodded. “The heat and pressure of the iron took the wrinkles right out.” She turned off the iron and unplugged it. “Sometimes that’s how God gets the wrinkles out of us too.” “Wrinkles?” Jason rubbed his forehead. “I don’t have wrinkles yet.” Mom laughed. “I’m thinking of wrinkles in the ways we think and act—things like impatience, anger, and self-pity, just to name a few. God sometimes uses the heat and pressure of difficulties in our lives to iron them out.” “So you think God is using the stuff that happened to me today to make me more patient and not feel sorry for myself so I can be wrinkle-free?” “Well, we’ll never be wrinkle-free until we get to heaven—we’ll always have things we struggle with. But He does use the things that happen in our lives—even things we don’t like—to make us more like Jesus and help us love and care for others. And He’s always with us in the troubles we face too.” Jason nodded. “I guess I’d better go study for that math test, huh?” “Yes,” Mom said. “At least you’re getting another chance to iron that out!” –Barabara J. Westberg How about you? Do you ever feel pressured by what’s going on in your life? God sometimes uses difficult circumstances to press the wrinkles out of us. It may be uncomfortable for a while, but He’s doing it to make us more like Jesus. Be patient as He teaches you to trust Him and show His love to others. He promises to be with you as He irons the wrinkles out of your life. Today's key verse: For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NIV) Today's key thought: Patiently endure difficulties

Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 When he got home from school, Jason found his mom in the laundry room. “How was your day?” Mom asked as she looked up from a shirt she was ironing. “Terrible!” said Jason. “I failed a math test and have to take it over again. Then I found out my favorite teacher is moving away. And then I accidentally knocked down the principal’s daughter!” “Knocked her down? How did that happen?” “I came around a corner really fast and ran right into her,” Jason said. “I apologized, but she’s probably still mad.” “I’m sure she knows you didn’t do it on purpose,” Mom said. Jason sighed. “I doubt it. She probably told all her friends what a loser I am.” Jason looked at the shirt Mom was ironing. “That’s my shirt for your cousin’s wedding this weekend, isn’t it?” “That’s right.” The doorbell rang, and Mom handed him the partially ironed shirt. “Here. Why don’t you finish ironing it while I answer the door?” When Mom returned, Jason had just finished pressing the shirt. He held it up. “Look at this,” he said. “It’s wrinkle-free!” Mom nodded. “The heat and pressure of the iron took the wrinkles right out.” She turned off the iron and unplugged it. “Sometimes that’s how God gets the wrinkles out of us too.” “Wrinkles?” Jason rubbed his forehead. “I don’t have wrinkles yet.” Mom laughed. “I’m thinking of wrinkles in the ways we think and act—things like impatience, anger, and self-pity, just to name a few. God sometimes uses the heat and pressure of difficulties in our lives to iron them out.” “So you think God is using the stuff that happened to me today to make me more patient and not feel sorry for myself so I can be wrinkle-free?” “Well, we’ll never be wrinkle-free until we get to heaven—we’ll always have things we struggle with. But He does use the things that happen in our lives—even things we don’t like—to make us more like Jesus and help us love and care for others. And He’s always with us in the troubles we face too.” Jason nodded. “I guess I’d better go study for that math test, huh?” “Yes,” Mom said. “At least you’re getting another chance to iron that out!” –Barabara J. Westberg How about you? Do you ever feel pressured by what’s going on in your life? God sometimes uses difficult circumstances to press the wrinkles out of us. It may be uncomfortable for a while, but He’s doing it to make us more like Jesus. Be patient as He teaches you to trust Him and show His love to others. He promises to be with you as He irons the wrinkles out of your life. Today's key verse: For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NIV) Today's key thought: Patiently endure difficulties

Wrinkle-Free 7a60524d-0a4a-49f8-8e4e-ca17a380d8dfFri, 12 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Faith Over Success (2026) Fr. Mike touches on King Rehobo'am's last acts and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how the mistakes of Israel's leaders show the importance of faith over success. Today's readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on King Rehobo'am's last acts and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how the mistakes of Israel's leaders show the importance of faith over success. Today's readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 163: Faith Over Success (2026)2669c1ef-4216-41a2-bba6-bb0e83c32437Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Summary of the Liturgy (2026) In today’s “nugget day”, we review the main takeaways from our readings on the liturgy. Fr. Mike invites us to remember that every time we participate in the liturgy, we are participating in the heavenly worship of the Father. We also learn that in times of discouragement, we can unite ourselves to Christ our high priest by praying the Liturgy of the Hours. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1187-1199. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today’s “nugget day”, we review the main takeaways from our readings on the liturgy. Fr. Mike invites us to remember that every time we participate in the liturgy, we are participating in the heavenly worship of the Father. We also learn that in times of discouragement, we can unite ourselves to Christ our high priest by praying the Liturgy of the Hours. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1187-1199. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 163: Summary of the Liturgy (2026)a0738772-faf1-496a-a33c-92fb75109348Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPolitics Are Distracting You From This (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Are headlines, podcasts, and politics consuming your attention? Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to step away from the constant noise of news, politics, and our phones and turn instead to Scripture. In the Bible, we encounter the wisdom, truth, and peace that no news cycle can provide.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Are headlines, podcasts, and politics consuming your attention? Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to step away from the constant noise of news, politics, and our phones and turn instead to Scripture. In the Bible, we encounter the wisdom, truth, and peace that no news cycle can provide.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPolitics Are Distracting You From This (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)9cf39665-6bf8-435b-a749-a4b74510722fThu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#975 - Exodus 15 – The Song of Moses and MiriamThis episode is part 8 in a study of the book of Exodus. After seeing the Egyptians destroyed the Israelites break into a song of praise. Shortly thereafter their faith is tested again when they are without water to drink. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 8 in a study of the book of Exodus. After seeing the Egyptians destroyed the Israelites break into a song of praise. Shortly thereafter their faith is tested again when they are without water to drink. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#975 - Exodus 15 – The Song of Moses and Miriam69b83a15-09ad-46cd-bd38-22e4844a0c76Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000510https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCocaine Addict Becomes On Fire CatholicA Fortune 250 company's Salesman of the Year. Devoted husband. Faithful Catholic father and a 17-year addiction no one knew about, including his wife. John Edwards spent nearly two decades living two lives at once. He closed sales by day, chased down his dealer by afternoon, and kept the mask on at home so well that no one knew. It held together right up until the morning he sat in a jail cell on Good Friday with nothing left to control. This is the story of how a man hits the absolute bottom and finds out it was never the end of his story. Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down with John to talk about what actually drives addiction, why isolation is the devil's first move on a man, and how the wound of "am I enough" sends so many men looking for affirmation in all the wrong places. John Edwards is the founder of Pew Ministries and host of the Just a Guy in the Pew podcast. Get a signed copy of John Edwards' book: https://store.justaguyinthepew.com/collections/frontpage/products/power-made-perfect-finding-true-strength-in-christ-autographed-book Learn more - https://justaguyinthepew.com 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Fortune 250 company's Salesman of the Year. Devoted husband. Faithful Catholic father and a 17-year addiction no one knew about, including his wife. John Edwards spent nearly two decades living two lives at once. He closed sales by day, chased down his dealer by afternoon, and kept the mask on at home so well that no one knew. It held together right up until the morning he sat in a jail cell on Good Friday with nothing left to control. This is the story of how a man hits the absolute bottom and finds out it was never the end of his story. Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down with John to talk about what actually drives addiction, why isolation is the devil's first move on a man, and how the wound of "am I enough" sends so many men looking for affirmation in all the wrong places. John Edwards is the founder of Pew Ministries and host of the Just a Guy in the Pew podcast. Get a signed copy of John Edwards' book: https://store.justaguyinthepew.com/collections/frontpage/products/power-made-perfect-finding-true-strength-in-christ-autographed-book Learn more - https://justaguyinthepew.com 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCocaine Addict Becomes On Fire Catholice7a5eff9-9817-41f2-a4bb-c14720f58733Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:50:00 +00004019https://216.73.216.191/allTagsArchaeology WARNING: They Secretly Found Antarctica 300 Years Before Us - Graham HancockWhat is ancient astronomy hiding about our true history? Graham Hancock reveals the catastrophe that erased 12,800 years of our past, what the Great Pyramid is actually trying to tell us, and what he refuses to leave unsaid with heart surgery just weeks away. Graham Hancock is a best selling writer and journalist who has spent 3 decades investigating evidence for a lost prehistoric civilisation. He is the author of international bestsellers including 'Fingerprints of the Gods', and is the presenter of the Netflix documentary series 'Ancient Apocalypse'. He explains: ◼ Why the Great Pyramid contains knowledge humans shouldn't have had for another 2,500 years ◼ The ancient maps that show a continent nobody should have known existed yet ◼ How the Amazon rainforest is actually a man-made landscape hiding what's buried beneath ◼ What 80 ayahuasca ceremonies taught him Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:19 Do Humans Have A Hidden Past? 00:06:18 Did A Global Cataclysm Reset Humanity? 00:11:09 Why Have This Conversation Now? 00:12:17 Why Is Your Work So Controversial? 00:14:35 How Old Is Humanity Really? 00:18:40 The Evidence Behind The Lost Comet Theory 00:19:56 What Truly Defines A Civilization? 00:22:59 Did Humans Survive The Ice Age? 00:24:18 What Were Early Humans Really Like? 00:28:04 The Missing Chapter In Human History 00:29:38 Could We Become The Next Lost Civilization? 00:34:53 How Do We Know These Stories Are True? 00:37:38 The Unsolved Mystery Of The Great Pyramid 00:41:42 The Real Meaning Of The Age Of Aquarius 00:46:47 Did The Ancients Know The Size Of Earth? 00:49:26 Were Ancient Secrets Passed Down Through Time? 00:51:42 Where Did Humanity's Lost Knowledge Go? 00:53:47 Do The Pyramids Point To A Lost Civilization? 00:55:03 Is Something Hidden Beneath The Great Pyramid? 00:56:59 Why Mainstream Science Pushes Back 00:58:21 Alone Inside The Great Pyramid 01:00:04 Ads 01:02:05 What A Lost Civilization Means Today 01:03:02 Should We Rethink Astrology And Telepathy? 01:05:08 New Discoveries Beneath The Amazon 01:08:31 What Shamanism Gets Right 01:09:18 A Journey With Ayahuasca 01:12:26 Strange Experiences From Childhood 01:15:19 Did You Have Nightmares? 01:16:35 Why Being An Outsider Matters 01:17:51 Don't Let Life Pass You By 01:19:51 Are Religion And Spirituality The Same? 01:22:00 Why Do People Experience The Same Psychedelic Visions? 01:25:01 Why Humanity Must Look Inward First 01:28:47 Ads 01:29:48 What Consciousness Really Is 01:32:36 How Illness Changed My Perspective 01:33:30 Why Love Matters Most 01:39:36 What Ancient Civilizations Teach Us Today 01:44:14 The Power Of Independent Thinking 01:46:33 What Will Matter On Your Last Day? 01:47:13 Living Without Judging Others 01:49:36 Will We One Day Worship AI? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Graham: Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CDCJTRS Facebook - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9n9OEkv X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7xRxeaW YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8UehPfG Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DDp55T2 You can purchase Graham’s book, ‘Visionary: The Mysterious Origins of Human Consciousness’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3m3QlBS The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2hm7r ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/doac use code DOAC for $20 off Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett

What is ancient astronomy hiding about our true history? Graham Hancock reveals the catastrophe that erased 12,800 years of our past, what the Great Pyramid is actually trying to tell us, and what he refuses to leave unsaid with heart surgery just weeks away. Graham Hancock is a best selling writer and journalist who has spent 3 decades investigating evidence for a lost prehistoric civilisation. He is the author of international bestsellers including 'Fingerprints of the Gods', and is the presenter of the Netflix documentary series 'Ancient Apocalypse'. He explains: ◼ Why the Great Pyramid contains knowledge humans shouldn't have had for another 2,500 years ◼ The ancient maps that show a continent nobody should have known existed yet ◼ How the Amazon rainforest is actually a man-made landscape hiding what's buried beneath ◼ What 80 ayahuasca ceremonies taught him Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:19 Do Humans Have A Hidden Past? 00:06:18 Did A Global Cataclysm Reset Humanity? 00:11:09 Why Have This Conversation Now? 00:12:17 Why Is Your Work So Controversial? 00:14:35 How Old Is Humanity Really? 00:18:40 The Evidence Behind The Lost Comet Theory 00:19:56 What Truly Defines A Civilization? 00:22:59 Did Humans Survive The Ice Age? 00:24:18 What Were Early Humans Really Like? 00:28:04 The Missing Chapter In Human History 00:29:38 Could We Become The Next Lost Civilization? 00:34:53 How Do We Know These Stories Are True? 00:37:38 The Unsolved Mystery Of The Great Pyramid 00:41:42 The Real Meaning Of The Age Of Aquarius 00:46:47 Did The Ancients Know The Size Of Earth? 00:49:26 Were Ancient Secrets Passed Down Through Time? 00:51:42 Where Did Humanity's Lost Knowledge Go? 00:53:47 Do The Pyramids Point To A Lost Civilization? 00:55:03 Is Something Hidden Beneath The Great Pyramid? 00:56:59 Why Mainstream Science Pushes Back 00:58:21 Alone Inside The Great Pyramid 01:00:04 Ads 01:02:05 What A Lost Civilization Means Today 01:03:02 Should We Rethink Astrology And Telepathy? 01:05:08 New Discoveries Beneath The Amazon 01:08:31 What Shamanism Gets Right 01:09:18 A Journey With Ayahuasca 01:12:26 Strange Experiences From Childhood 01:15:19 Did You Have Nightmares? 01:16:35 Why Being An Outsider Matters 01:17:51 Don't Let Life Pass You By 01:19:51 Are Religion And Spirituality The Same? 01:22:00 Why Do People Experience The Same Psychedelic Visions? 01:25:01 Why Humanity Must Look Inward First 01:28:47 Ads 01:29:48 What Consciousness Really Is 01:32:36 How Illness Changed My Perspective 01:33:30 Why Love Matters Most 01:39:36 What Ancient Civilizations Teach Us Today 01:44:14 The Power Of Independent Thinking 01:46:33 What Will Matter On Your Last Day? 01:47:13 Living Without Judging Others 01:49:36 Will We One Day Worship AI? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Graham: Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CDCJTRS Facebook - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9n9OEkv X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7xRxeaW YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8UehPfG Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DDp55T2 You can purchase Graham’s book, ‘Visionary: The Mysterious Origins of Human Consciousness’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3m3QlBS The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2hm7r ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/doac use code DOAC for $20 off Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett

fullArchaeology WARNING: They Secretly Found Antarctica 300 Years Before Us - Graham Hancockc470cafd-5822-4cdd-b8eb-9c1b90342337Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +00006968https://216.73.216.191/allTags Tasty Devotions Read: Psalm 1:1-3; 119:97-104 Naomi couldn’t wait! Any minute now the bus would arrive to take her and her dad to the chocolate factory. “Do you think we’ll get to taste any chocolate?” she asked eagerly. “I’m sure there will be some samples,” her father replied. “But don’t get too excited. We won’t eat more than a few bites, most likely.” Naomi’s face fell. “Oh.” She sighed. “Can we buy some to take home then?” Dad smiled. “Of course. I know your mom and Ethan would like some.” Screech! The bus pulled up to the curb. Over the next two hours, Naomi and her dad toured the whole factory and saw how every machine worked. Finally, it was time for the samples. As they sat down and took their first nibbles of the tiny chocolate samples, Dad asked, “Did you do your devotions this morning?” Naomi looked at the table. “No,” she admitted. “I was too excited about this!” She held up her last piece of chocolate before popping it into her mouth. “Hmm,” Dad said. “That reminds me of something my dad told me when I was about your age. He said we should think of our devotion time as a tasty treat!” “What’s that supposed to mean?” asked Naomi. “We can’t eat our Bibles!” “No, but we can take in what we read and store it in our hearts and minds. Remember how excited you were to come here this morning? Well, how much more exciting is it that God speaks to us through His Word? That He loves us so much He sent Jesus to die for us so we could have a relationship with Him? And that He wants to spend time with us and help us remember His truth and promises?” “Oh!” exclaimed Naomi. “Now I get it. The Bible is a gift from God. He loves us and wants us to know Him, and spending time with Him tastes good to our hearts!” “Bingo!” Dad declared. Naomi grinned. “Dad, when we get home, can we do devotions together?” “Sounds like a plan!” Dad announced. “And maybe we can even eat some chocolate while we’re at it!” –Katelyn Claggett How about you? Have you ever gotten really excited about something? What about devotions—are you ever excited to read the Bible and spend time with God? We don’t usually think of devotions as exciting, but being able to have a relationship with God and hear Him speak to us is the most exciting thing of all! When you spend time with God reading the Bible, you’ll see how good His words taste to your heart and mind. Today's key verse: How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Psalm 119:103 (NIV) Today's key thought: Spend time with God

Read: Psalm 1:1-3; 119:97-104 Naomi couldn’t wait! Any minute now the bus would arrive to take her and her dad to the chocolate factory. “Do you think we’ll get to taste any chocolate?” she asked eagerly. “I’m sure there will be some samples,” her father replied. “But don’t get too excited. We won’t eat more than a few bites, most likely.” Naomi’s face fell. “Oh.” She sighed. “Can we buy some to take home then?” Dad smiled. “Of course. I know your mom and Ethan would like some.” Screech! The bus pulled up to the curb. Over the next two hours, Naomi and her dad toured the whole factory and saw how every machine worked. Finally, it was time for the samples. As they sat down and took their first nibbles of the tiny chocolate samples, Dad asked, “Did you do your devotions this morning?” Naomi looked at the table. “No,” she admitted. “I was too excited about this!” She held up her last piece of chocolate before popping it into her mouth. “Hmm,” Dad said. “That reminds me of something my dad told me when I was about your age. He said we should think of our devotion time as a tasty treat!” “What’s that supposed to mean?” asked Naomi. “We can’t eat our Bibles!” “No, but we can take in what we read and store it in our hearts and minds. Remember how excited you were to come here this morning? Well, how much more exciting is it that God speaks to us through His Word? That He loves us so much He sent Jesus to die for us so we could have a relationship with Him? And that He wants to spend time with us and help us remember His truth and promises?” “Oh!” exclaimed Naomi. “Now I get it. The Bible is a gift from God. He loves us and wants us to know Him, and spending time with Him tastes good to our hearts!” “Bingo!” Dad declared. Naomi grinned. “Dad, when we get home, can we do devotions together?” “Sounds like a plan!” Dad announced. “And maybe we can even eat some chocolate while we’re at it!” –Katelyn Claggett How about you? Have you ever gotten really excited about something? What about devotions—are you ever excited to read the Bible and spend time with God? We don’t usually think of devotions as exciting, but being able to have a relationship with God and hear Him speak to us is the most exciting thing of all! When you spend time with God reading the Bible, you’ll see how good His words taste to your heart and mind. Today's key verse: How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Psalm 119:103 (NIV) Today's key thought: Spend time with God

Tasty Devotions 1845a89c-00df-47eb-b222-9bd307c0998bThu, 11 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins)-2026 Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon's alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon's alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins)-20266f0d13a5-b5e5-4ec8-9924-187085cbe0a1Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2026) Fr. Mike explains why it's better to seek counsel from those who don't necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today's readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it's better to seek counsel from those who don't necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today's readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2026)af4a41a8-53ea-41a6-90ec-6699ef794b62Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Where the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2026) Where is the liturgy celebrated? The Catechism offers us overarching principles as well as specific details about the spaces in which the liturgy is celebrated. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of endowing dignity and respect to these physical spaces because they are sacred places of encounter with our Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1179-1186. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Where is the liturgy celebrated? The Catechism offers us overarching principles as well as specific details about the spaces in which the liturgy is celebrated. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of endowing dignity and respect to these physical spaces because they are sacred places of encounter with our Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1179-1186. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 162: Where the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2026)a03f1b14-1da4-4ae1-8d8b-d5904aeb3a27Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Hope’s Blue Cast Read: Isaiah 55:8-9; Romans 8:28-30 Hope sat on the porch swing, staring at the blue cast on her arm. It stretched from her wrist to above her elbow and was covered in scribbled messages and doodles from her friends. She held out her arm and frowned. “This is not how I wanted to spend my summer.” Dad sat down beside her, holding two popsicles. He handed her the blue one—her favorite. “How are you doing, kiddo?” Hope didn’t answer at first. She peeled back the wrapper and took a bite. “I was only on the hoverboard for twenty minutes,” she finally said. “One tiny wobble, and now…” She lifted her arm again. “Boom. Cast. No swimming. No sports. Nothing.” Dad nodded. “I know you were excited about this summer.” “I had plans, Dad. I was going to ride my hoverboard to the park, have a sleepover every weekend, go to soccer camp, and now I can’t do any of it.” She shook her head. “Why would God let this happen? I didn’t do anything wrong.” Dad leaned back on the swing. “You know, I’ve asked that question too. When I lost my job last year, I asked God, ‘Why?’ It didn’t make sense.” “But you got a better job later,” Hope said. “I did. But back then, I couldn’t see what God was doing. I just knew I had to trust Him, even when nothing made sense.” Hope was quiet for a while. A squirrel darted across the yard, and a breeze rustled the trees. “I guess it’s just hard to trust Him right now,” she admitted. Dad looked over at her. “That’s okay to say. God already knows what’s in your heart. But here’s the thing—He still has a plan for you, Hope. It might not look like your plan, but it’s still good.” “How can breaking my arm be good?” she muttered. “Maybe it’s not about the arm. Maybe it’s about what He wants to teach you while you can’t do everything. Maybe it’s about growing your heart and helping you become more like Jesus.” Hope took another bite of her popsicle and let the quiet sit for a moment. “It still stinks.” “Yep,” her dad agreed. “But God’s still good.” Hope looked down at her blue cast and sighed. “Okay. Then I guess I’ll trust Him. Even if I don’t like it right now.” –Naomi Beachy How about you? Have you ever had something ruin your plans? Maybe it was something small, like losing a game, or something bigger, like losing someone you care about. It’s okay to feel upset. But remember, God’s plan is always filled with love, even when we can’t see what He’s doing. Trust Him to be with you and shape your heart as He works out His plans for your life. Today's key verse: We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 (NLT) Today's key thought: God’s plans are better than yours

Read: Isaiah 55:8-9; Romans 8:28-30 Hope sat on the porch swing, staring at the blue cast on her arm. It stretched from her wrist to above her elbow and was covered in scribbled messages and doodles from her friends. She held out her arm and frowned. “This is not how I wanted to spend my summer.” Dad sat down beside her, holding two popsicles. He handed her the blue one—her favorite. “How are you doing, kiddo?” Hope didn’t answer at first. She peeled back the wrapper and took a bite. “I was only on the hoverboard for twenty minutes,” she finally said. “One tiny wobble, and now…” She lifted her arm again. “Boom. Cast. No swimming. No sports. Nothing.” Dad nodded. “I know you were excited about this summer.” “I had plans, Dad. I was going to ride my hoverboard to the park, have a sleepover every weekend, go to soccer camp, and now I can’t do any of it.” She shook her head. “Why would God let this happen? I didn’t do anything wrong.” Dad leaned back on the swing. “You know, I’ve asked that question too. When I lost my job last year, I asked God, ‘Why?’ It didn’t make sense.” “But you got a better job later,” Hope said. “I did. But back then, I couldn’t see what God was doing. I just knew I had to trust Him, even when nothing made sense.” Hope was quiet for a while. A squirrel darted across the yard, and a breeze rustled the trees. “I guess it’s just hard to trust Him right now,” she admitted. Dad looked over at her. “That’s okay to say. God already knows what’s in your heart. But here’s the thing—He still has a plan for you, Hope. It might not look like your plan, but it’s still good.” “How can breaking my arm be good?” she muttered. “Maybe it’s not about the arm. Maybe it’s about what He wants to teach you while you can’t do everything. Maybe it’s about growing your heart and helping you become more like Jesus.” Hope took another bite of her popsicle and let the quiet sit for a moment. “It still stinks.” “Yep,” her dad agreed. “But God’s still good.” Hope looked down at her blue cast and sighed. “Okay. Then I guess I’ll trust Him. Even if I don’t like it right now.” –Naomi Beachy How about you? Have you ever had something ruin your plans? Maybe it was something small, like losing a game, or something bigger, like losing someone you care about. It’s okay to feel upset. But remember, God’s plan is always filled with love, even when we can’t see what He’s doing. Trust Him to be with you and shape your heart as He works out His plans for your life. Today's key verse: We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 (NLT) Today's key thought: God’s plans are better than yours

Hope’s Blue Cast f3f48d66-46ea-40ac-acc4-2d3f56e82b5fWed, 10 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2026) Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today's readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today's readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2026)6e6795e3-914d-48f0-ad8e-8c2b8d481b2aWed, 10 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Liturgy of the Hours (2026) The Liturgy of the Hours is known as the “public prayer of the Church.” Fr. Mike explains how praying the Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies time and gives God the opportunity to speak to us throughout our day. Fr. Mike encourages us to see the Liturgy of the Hours as a great gift from the Church that can powerfully transform our prayer lives when it takes root in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1174-1178. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Liturgy of the Hours is known as the “public prayer of the Church.” Fr. Mike explains how praying the Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies time and gives God the opportunity to speak to us throughout our day. Fr. Mike encourages us to see the Liturgy of the Hours as a great gift from the Church that can powerfully transform our prayer lives when it takes root in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1174-1178. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 161: The Liturgy of the Hours (2026)3ac73534-aff0-4f0a-8613-b0d269216f48Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Lighthouse Read: Psalm 18:28; John 8:12; 2 Corinthians 4:6 “We’re almost there!” said Jeff. He sprinted along the path toward the lighthouse in Peggy’s Cove. He crossed the large flat rocks surrounding the building. He didn’t notice his mom pause to help his little sister, Sarah, clamber onto a boulder. While his family admired the ocean, Jeff climbed a few concrete steps built into the rock leading to one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. He tilted his head back, gazing in awe at the white building with the red top. “Can we go inside, Mom?” When she didn’t answer, Jeff turned around. He scanned the crowd of strangers. She wasn’t there. Jeff’s heart pounded. “Mom? Where are you?” “Right here.” Mom and Sarah approached him from the side. Jeff exhaled. “I thought I got lost.” He hugged his mother. “You looked the wrong way,” she said, squeezing him back. “I was watching you from over there.” She pointed to a boulder. “I climbed that big rock!” exclaimed Sarah, bouncing on her toes. “Now let’s climb the lighthouse.” “We can’t go inside,” said Mom. “This building is more than a hundred years old.” She led her children around the lighthouse. “Think of all the sailors and fishermen saved by its one beam of light.” “How could it help them out there?” asked Sarah, staring at the ocean. “When it was dark or foggy, they pointed their boats toward the beacon’s light. It guided them to land. Without the light, they wouldn’t know which direction to go and could get lost at sea.” Jeff’s brow wrinkled. “That would be scary…like when I thought I was lost but worse.” “You were looking the wrong way. I was always nearby,” said Mom, putting her arm around his shoulder. “So is Jesus. He’s the light of the world. He saved you from sin and will always be there to guide you, especially when you’re afraid or don’t know what to do…sort of how a lighthouse shines into the darkness to help people find their way.” Mom took out her camera. Jeff saluted like a sailor, kindling laughter from Sarah. Mom snapped their photo and said, “We’ll frame that one!” –Elena Dee How about you? Are you sometimes unsure about what to do in a complicated situation? If you feel lost, ask Jesus for help. He is the light of the world, and you can trust Him to lead you through difficulties. He gives guidance through His Word, the Bible, and He’s put people in your life you can go to for help too—like a friend, a family member, or a trusted adult. No matter what you’re going through, you are never alone when Jesus is your guiding light. Today's key verse: Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12 (NKJV) Today's key thought: Jesus is our guiding light

Read: Psalm 18:28; John 8:12; 2 Corinthians 4:6 “We’re almost there!” said Jeff. He sprinted along the path toward the lighthouse in Peggy’s Cove. He crossed the large flat rocks surrounding the building. He didn’t notice his mom pause to help his little sister, Sarah, clamber onto a boulder. While his family admired the ocean, Jeff climbed a few concrete steps built into the rock leading to one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. He tilted his head back, gazing in awe at the white building with the red top. “Can we go inside, Mom?” When she didn’t answer, Jeff turned around. He scanned the crowd of strangers. She wasn’t there. Jeff’s heart pounded. “Mom? Where are you?” “Right here.” Mom and Sarah approached him from the side. Jeff exhaled. “I thought I got lost.” He hugged his mother. “You looked the wrong way,” she said, squeezing him back. “I was watching you from over there.” She pointed to a boulder. “I climbed that big rock!” exclaimed Sarah, bouncing on her toes. “Now let’s climb the lighthouse.” “We can’t go inside,” said Mom. “This building is more than a hundred years old.” She led her children around the lighthouse. “Think of all the sailors and fishermen saved by its one beam of light.” “How could it help them out there?” asked Sarah, staring at the ocean. “When it was dark or foggy, they pointed their boats toward the beacon’s light. It guided them to land. Without the light, they wouldn’t know which direction to go and could get lost at sea.” Jeff’s brow wrinkled. “That would be scary…like when I thought I was lost but worse.” “You were looking the wrong way. I was always nearby,” said Mom, putting her arm around his shoulder. “So is Jesus. He’s the light of the world. He saved you from sin and will always be there to guide you, especially when you’re afraid or don’t know what to do…sort of how a lighthouse shines into the darkness to help people find their way.” Mom took out her camera. Jeff saluted like a sailor, kindling laughter from Sarah. Mom snapped their photo and said, “We’ll frame that one!” –Elena Dee How about you? Are you sometimes unsure about what to do in a complicated situation? If you feel lost, ask Jesus for help. He is the light of the world, and you can trust Him to lead you through difficulties. He gives guidance through His Word, the Bible, and He’s put people in your life you can go to for help too—like a friend, a family member, or a trusted adult. No matter what you’re going through, you are never alone when Jesus is your guiding light. Today's key verse: Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12 (NKJV) Today's key thought: Jesus is our guiding light

The Lighthouse 9bc73268-c40b-408f-8760-d921f71cb1c1Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2026) Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus' warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark's Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus' behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas' betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today's readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68.For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus' warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark's Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus' behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas' betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today's readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68.For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2026)1c60a8a4-f409-4c8f-8a99-d6b9d1e882b9Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: The Liturgical Year (2026) Fr. Mike reviews the major solemnities and feast days that make up the liturgical year and explains why they are important to celebrate. We learn that the liturgical year highlights key moments of the Paschal Mystery and commemorates the life of our Blessed Mother and the lives of the saints and martyrs. The feasts and solemnities of the liturgical year ultimately point us to Christ’s sacrifice and strengthen our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1168-1173. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike reviews the major solemnities and feast days that make up the liturgical year and explains why they are important to celebrate. We learn that the liturgical year highlights key moments of the Paschal Mystery and commemorates the life of our Blessed Mother and the lives of the saints and martyrs. The feasts and solemnities of the liturgical year ultimately point us to Christ’s sacrifice and strengthen our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1168-1173. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 160: The Liturgical Year (2026)f7fcee25-68d6-4ef2-bea0-3ee92bbc9f96Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDeath of the Middle Class: Billionaire vs Entrepreneur DEBATE - Daniel Priestley v Nick HanauerWhy is the economy collapsing? Nick Hanauer and Daniel Priestley debate the wealth divide, why wages should be double what they are, what AI is doing to your job, and whether capitalism can still fix itself! Nick Hanauer is a venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur, the first non-family investor in Amazon, and host of the Pitchfork Economics podcast. Daniel Priestley is an award-winning entrepreneur, business coach and best-selling author of 7 books, including ‘Lifestyle Business Playbook’. They explain: ◼ Why taxing the rich feels like the answer but misses the real problem ◼ Why AI is hitting every job at the same time, and what that means for your career ◼ Why you can't fix the economy without owning a home, a business or shares Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:07 Why Nick Hanauer's Economic Views Matter 00:06:07 Daniel Priestley's Different Take On Wealth 00:08:12 Is Taxing The Rich The Answer? 00:11:24 Do The Wealthy Already Pay Enough Tax? 00:14:47 Entrepreneurship Vs Policy: What Works Best? 00:19:45 The Policy Fix For Inequality 00:24:33 US Vs UK: Which Economy Wins? 00:26:46 Do Higher Wages Hurt Small Business? 00:28:18 Why Small Businesses Can't Match MegaCorp Pay 00:32:42 What Workers Need Right Now 00:35:39 Ownership Models That Build Wealth 00:39:51 The Real Impact Of Worker Rights 00:40:52 What Brexit Really Changed 00:44:23 The Hidden Lessons Of K-Shaped Economies 00:46:50 Will Companies Leave If Taxes Rise? 00:51:20 Should Global Corporations Pay More Tax? 00:53:22 How MegaCorps Block Entire Markets 00:54:20 Solutions To Economic Inequality 00:56:13 Ads 00:58:22 How Many Jobs Will AI Replace? 01:01:00 AI Agents Are Replacing Entry-Level Work 01:04:47 Will AI Reduce Hiring? 01:08:01 Is Universal Basic Income The Answer? 01:12:51 Why Governments Struggle To Deliver 01:14:10 The Best Fix For AI Job Loss 01:17:12 Are We Heading Towards An AI Utopia? 01:21:27 Would Higher AI Taxes Drive Companies Away? 01:23:30 Does Government Improve Lives? 01:29:54 Where They Fundamentally Disagree 01:32:31 Is Socialism The Answer? 01:36:50 How Policy Builds A Strong Middle Class 01:42:27 Ads 01:44:38 Which Economies Are Thriving Today? 01:48:00 What If You're Not Entrepreneurial? 01:51:08 Why Not Everyone Should Be An Entrepreneur 01:53:08 How To Help Small Businesses Thrive 01:55:39 Can Regulation Help Small Business Win? 01:57:03 Ending Taxes For Lower-Income Earners 02:01:02 The Global Economy's Biggest Problem 02:09:03 Radical Solutions To Inequality 02:14:53 How Do We Restore Hope? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Daniel: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/15J7ORb YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3EqYLXT Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AcymoLQ Scorecard - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/VrBLNa You can purchase Daniel’s book, ‘Lifestyle Business Playbook: How to Have Fun, Freedom and Fulfilment With Your Own Business’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GpE0H2H Follow Nick: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9vr0k0l Facebook - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Fy2FPzc Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3lzRChs You can download Nick’s book, ‘Corporate Bullsh*t: Exposing the Lies and Half-Truths That Protect Profit, Power, and Wealth in America’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Eif7Ics The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2hm7r ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven

Why is the economy collapsing? Nick Hanauer and Daniel Priestley debate the wealth divide, why wages should be double what they are, what AI is doing to your job, and whether capitalism can still fix itself! Nick Hanauer is a venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur, the first non-family investor in Amazon, and host of the Pitchfork Economics podcast. Daniel Priestley is an award-winning entrepreneur, business coach and best-selling author of 7 books, including ‘Lifestyle Business Playbook’. They explain: ◼ Why taxing the rich feels like the answer but misses the real problem ◼ Why AI is hitting every job at the same time, and what that means for your career ◼ Why you can't fix the economy without owning a home, a business or shares Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:07 Why Nick Hanauer's Economic Views Matter 00:06:07 Daniel Priestley's Different Take On Wealth 00:08:12 Is Taxing The Rich The Answer? 00:11:24 Do The Wealthy Already Pay Enough Tax? 00:14:47 Entrepreneurship Vs Policy: What Works Best? 00:19:45 The Policy Fix For Inequality 00:24:33 US Vs UK: Which Economy Wins? 00:26:46 Do Higher Wages Hurt Small Business? 00:28:18 Why Small Businesses Can't Match MegaCorp Pay 00:32:42 What Workers Need Right Now 00:35:39 Ownership Models That Build Wealth 00:39:51 The Real Impact Of Worker Rights 00:40:52 What Brexit Really Changed 00:44:23 The Hidden Lessons Of K-Shaped Economies 00:46:50 Will Companies Leave If Taxes Rise? 00:51:20 Should Global Corporations Pay More Tax? 00:53:22 How MegaCorps Block Entire Markets 00:54:20 Solutions To Economic Inequality 00:56:13 Ads 00:58:22 How Many Jobs Will AI Replace? 01:01:00 AI Agents Are Replacing Entry-Level Work 01:04:47 Will AI Reduce Hiring? 01:08:01 Is Universal Basic Income The Answer? 01:12:51 Why Governments Struggle To Deliver 01:14:10 The Best Fix For AI Job Loss 01:17:12 Are We Heading Towards An AI Utopia? 01:21:27 Would Higher AI Taxes Drive Companies Away? 01:23:30 Does Government Improve Lives? 01:29:54 Where They Fundamentally Disagree 01:32:31 Is Socialism The Answer? 01:36:50 How Policy Builds A Strong Middle Class 01:42:27 Ads 01:44:38 Which Economies Are Thriving Today? 01:48:00 What If You're Not Entrepreneurial? 01:51:08 Why Not Everyone Should Be An Entrepreneur 01:53:08 How To Help Small Businesses Thrive 01:55:39 Can Regulation Help Small Business Win? 01:57:03 Ending Taxes For Lower-Income Earners 02:01:02 The Global Economy's Biggest Problem 02:09:03 Radical Solutions To Inequality 02:14:53 How Do We Restore Hope? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Daniel: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/15J7ORb YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3EqYLXT Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AcymoLQ Scorecard - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/VrBLNa You can purchase Daniel’s book, ‘Lifestyle Business Playbook: How to Have Fun, Freedom and Fulfilment With Your Own Business’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GpE0H2H Follow Nick: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9vr0k0l Facebook - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Fy2FPzc Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3lzRChs You can download Nick’s book, ‘Corporate Bullsh*t: Exposing the Lies and Half-Truths That Protect Profit, Power, and Wealth in America’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Eif7Ics The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2hm7r ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven

fullDeath of the Middle Class: Billionaire vs Entrepreneur DEBATE - Daniel Priestley v Nick Hanauer1d998764-74d3-4c0d-9ebf-88dcc9ea35aaMon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +00009115https://216.73.216.191/allTags No Teasing Read: Romans 12:10-15 Emerson angrily kicked a stone and sent it flying along the sidewalk. When he heard someone coming up behind him, he turned and saw that it was Isaac, one of his classmates. “You mad about something?” Isaac asked when he saw how upset Emerson looked. “What’s wrong?” Emerson sighed and kicked another stone. “I’m just so sick of being bald. Some of the kids at school make fun of me.” Isaac frowned. “Having leukemia doesn’t make your hair fall out, does it?” he asked cautiously. “That just happens because of the treatments, right?” Emerson nodded. “My mom says the kids will get used to seeing me like this, but they still tease me.” He bit his lip, struggling not to show how much the teasing hurt. “You never tease me, though,” he told Isaac. Isaac shrugged. “You look fine to me,” he said as they turned onto Emerson’s street. “Want to come over and play with my race cars?” “Sure,” said Emerson. “I’ll just stop by my house and ask my mom if it’s okay.” Once Emerson got permission and they went on to Isaac’s house, the boys talked as their little cars sped around the track. “Does it hurt to have leukemia?” Isaac asked. “Some of the tests hurt, and the treatments make me feel sick,” said Emerson. “And even though I wear a cap most of the time, I know I look funny with a bald head. When kids tease me about it, it just makes me feel worse.” He stopped his race car and looked at Isaac. “How come you don’t tease me like other kids do?” “Like I said, you look fine to me. Besides, I…” Isaac paused before continuing. “I don’t want to make you feel bad, and Jesus wouldn’t want me to. He loves everyone, and He helps me see people the way He does.” “Well, I wish the other kids knew more about Jesus then,” said Emerson. “Actually, I don’t know much about Him either.” “Let’s go to the kitchen for a snack and I’ll tell you more about Him,” Isaac said. “Maybe you could even come to church with me sometime and learn more about Him there.” Emerson smiled. “Okay,” he said and followed Isaac to the kitchen. –Carolyn E. Yost How about you? Do you know someone whose appearance is affected by a health problem? Maybe they have scars from an injury or were born with a physical challenge. Don’t cause them further difficulty and pain by teasing them about it. Jesus loves them so much He died for them, and He’ll help you treat them with kindness and respect. You might even end up with a new friend who wants to hear more about Him! Today's key verse: Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (NLT) Today's key thought: Don’t tease when it hurts others

Read: Romans 12:10-15 Emerson angrily kicked a stone and sent it flying along the sidewalk. When he heard someone coming up behind him, he turned and saw that it was Isaac, one of his classmates. “You mad about something?” Isaac asked when he saw how upset Emerson looked. “What’s wrong?” Emerson sighed and kicked another stone. “I’m just so sick of being bald. Some of the kids at school make fun of me.” Isaac frowned. “Having leukemia doesn’t make your hair fall out, does it?” he asked cautiously. “That just happens because of the treatments, right?” Emerson nodded. “My mom says the kids will get used to seeing me like this, but they still tease me.” He bit his lip, struggling not to show how much the teasing hurt. “You never tease me, though,” he told Isaac. Isaac shrugged. “You look fine to me,” he said as they turned onto Emerson’s street. “Want to come over and play with my race cars?” “Sure,” said Emerson. “I’ll just stop by my house and ask my mom if it’s okay.” Once Emerson got permission and they went on to Isaac’s house, the boys talked as their little cars sped around the track. “Does it hurt to have leukemia?” Isaac asked. “Some of the tests hurt, and the treatments make me feel sick,” said Emerson. “And even though I wear a cap most of the time, I know I look funny with a bald head. When kids tease me about it, it just makes me feel worse.” He stopped his race car and looked at Isaac. “How come you don’t tease me like other kids do?” “Like I said, you look fine to me. Besides, I…” Isaac paused before continuing. “I don’t want to make you feel bad, and Jesus wouldn’t want me to. He loves everyone, and He helps me see people the way He does.” “Well, I wish the other kids knew more about Jesus then,” said Emerson. “Actually, I don’t know much about Him either.” “Let’s go to the kitchen for a snack and I’ll tell you more about Him,” Isaac said. “Maybe you could even come to church with me sometime and learn more about Him there.” Emerson smiled. “Okay,” he said and followed Isaac to the kitchen. –Carolyn E. Yost How about you? Do you know someone whose appearance is affected by a health problem? Maybe they have scars from an injury or were born with a physical challenge. Don’t cause them further difficulty and pain by teasing them about it. Jesus loves them so much He died for them, and He’ll help you treat them with kindness and respect. You might even end up with a new friend who wants to hear more about Him! Today's key verse: Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (NLT) Today's key thought: Don’t tease when it hurts others

No Teasing c8766f52-c6bf-4c0c-9b54-a36b761236cbMon, 08 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2026) As we read about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus' interactions with his disciples and the Sadducees and his reaction to the widow's offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus' interactions with his disciples and the Sadducees and his reaction to the widow's offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2026)bf21dbc6-a648-4b57-93e6-211af1def53eMon, 08 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: When the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2026) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the question of when the liturgy is celebrated. The Catechism states that there is a word that marks Christian prayer, and that word is “today.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that our liturgy and worship happens “today,” not in the past and not in the future, but right now in this present moment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1163-1167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the question of when the liturgy is celebrated. The Catechism states that there is a word that marks Christian prayer, and that word is “today.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that our liturgy and worship happens “today,” not in the past and not in the future, but right now in this present moment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1163-1167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 159: When the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2026)d3858109-487d-42aa-982b-f0787cd05893Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Slug Bug Read: Numbers 13:25-33; 14:6-9 “Slug bug blue!” Zac exclaimed when he spied a blue Volkswagen. As he spoke, he slugged his brother Teague, who was sitting beside him. The boys were playing their favorite game on the way home from school—seeing who could spot a Volkswagen first and slug the other guy. They kept count to see who got the most. Violet sighed. She pulled down the mirror on the sun visor and looked at herself. “My freckles look awful,” she said. “Slug bug yellow!” Teague yelled and slugged Zac as a yellow Volkswagen sped past them. Violet frowned. “If I can’t do something about these freckles, I think I’ll go into hiding.” “Violet, lots of people have freckles. Besides, I think they make you look cute,” Mom said as she turned onto their street. “Slug bug red!” Both boys laughed as they spotted the same Volkswagen at the same time and socked each other. “You hit me too hard,” Teague said, “so I get the point. That’s the rule.” “Is not!” Zac appealed to his mother. “Mom?” “Boys,” Mom said, looking at them in the rearview mirror, “that’s enough slugging. It’s time to end the game.” Violet turned around and glared at her little brothers. “I think you’re making those up. I’ve never seen that many Volkswagens in one short ride home from town.” “You aren’t looking for them,” Teague said. “You only see what you look for.” “That’s true, you know,” Mom said, looking at Violet. “It’s easy to overlook the good things in life—or in others or even ourselves—when we’re constantly looking for things to criticize and complain about. That’s why the Bible says to look for the blessings God has given us. When we remember that He loves us so much He sent Jesus to save us and promises to be with us in every difficulty we face, even things we don’t like won’t seem as bad to us anymore.” Violet looked at herself in the mirror again. This time she looked at her shiny brown hair and bright green eyes, and suddenly the freckles didn’t seem so bad after all. Mom pulled the car into their driveway. “Let’s try to remember to look for the good things God has given us and thank Him for all He’s done for us.” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? What do you see—good things or bad things? When Moses sent twelve spies to check out the land of Canaan, most of them only saw problems because they didn’t trust God. Only two were able to see the blessings God had for them there. Instead of finding things to criticize, trust Jesus to take care of you and look for all the good things He puts in your life each day. Today's key verse: Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms. Psalm 68:19 (NLT) Today's key thought: Look for good things

Read: Numbers 13:25-33; 14:6-9 “Slug bug blue!” Zac exclaimed when he spied a blue Volkswagen. As he spoke, he slugged his brother Teague, who was sitting beside him. The boys were playing their favorite game on the way home from school—seeing who could spot a Volkswagen first and slug the other guy. They kept count to see who got the most. Violet sighed. She pulled down the mirror on the sun visor and looked at herself. “My freckles look awful,” she said. “Slug bug yellow!” Teague yelled and slugged Zac as a yellow Volkswagen sped past them. Violet frowned. “If I can’t do something about these freckles, I think I’ll go into hiding.” “Violet, lots of people have freckles. Besides, I think they make you look cute,” Mom said as she turned onto their street. “Slug bug red!” Both boys laughed as they spotted the same Volkswagen at the same time and socked each other. “You hit me too hard,” Teague said, “so I get the point. That’s the rule.” “Is not!” Zac appealed to his mother. “Mom?” “Boys,” Mom said, looking at them in the rearview mirror, “that’s enough slugging. It’s time to end the game.” Violet turned around and glared at her little brothers. “I think you’re making those up. I’ve never seen that many Volkswagens in one short ride home from town.” “You aren’t looking for them,” Teague said. “You only see what you look for.” “That’s true, you know,” Mom said, looking at Violet. “It’s easy to overlook the good things in life—or in others or even ourselves—when we’re constantly looking for things to criticize and complain about. That’s why the Bible says to look for the blessings God has given us. When we remember that He loves us so much He sent Jesus to save us and promises to be with us in every difficulty we face, even things we don’t like won’t seem as bad to us anymore.” Violet looked at herself in the mirror again. This time she looked at her shiny brown hair and bright green eyes, and suddenly the freckles didn’t seem so bad after all. Mom pulled the car into their driveway. “Let’s try to remember to look for the good things God has given us and thank Him for all He’s done for us.” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? What do you see—good things or bad things? When Moses sent twelve spies to check out the land of Canaan, most of them only saw problems because they didn’t trust God. Only two were able to see the blessings God had for them there. Instead of finding things to criticize, trust Jesus to take care of you and look for all the good things He puts in your life each day. Today's key verse: Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms. Psalm 68:19 (NLT) Today's key thought: Look for good things

Slug Bug 52e01c8b-dca2-45e1-842b-1a20234d5f5aSun, 07 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2026) Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus' teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus' teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus' teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus' teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2026)5b653911-48d3-46c6-b084-a220a3e3919dSun, 07 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: Holy Images in the Liturgy (2026) We continue our examination of the different elements of the liturgy, specifically holy images in the liturgy. Fr. Mike highlights that because the Word was made visible in the flesh, Christians now can use images of Christ to pray. Liturgical art is a symbol that points to a greater reality than itself. It is meant to lift our hearts and minds to the Lord in a way that words cannot. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1159-1162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the different elements of the liturgy, specifically holy images in the liturgy. Fr. Mike highlights that because the Word was made visible in the flesh, Christians now can use images of Christ to pray. Liturgical art is a symbol that points to a greater reality than itself. It is meant to lift our hearts and minds to the Lord in a way that words cannot. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1159-1162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 158: Holy Images in the Liturgy (2026)b4a34341-9ca8-4c1a-a8a3-356b407611d4Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/07/26 May They Be One Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). To have the Real Presence in the Eucharist, one needs the Apostolic priesthood. Corpus Christi is an important feast for an important Reality. We know that Jesus was clear when He taught about His Body and Blood in the Eucharist...yet this true Presence requires the true ministerial priesthood that Jesus established with His Apostles. Christ's followers are divided, but He continues to desire our unity. Mass Readings from June 7, 2026: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 Psalm 147:12-15, 19-201 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). To have the Real Presence in the Eucharist, one needs the Apostolic priesthood. Corpus Christi is an important feast for an important Reality. We know that Jesus was clear when He taught about His Body and Blood in the Eucharist...yet this true Presence requires the true ministerial priesthood that Jesus established with His Apostles. Christ's followers are divided, but He continues to desire our unity. Mass Readings from June 7, 2026: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 Psalm 147:12-15, 19-201 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58

full06/07/26 May They Be One778fa0ad-c29a-41fd-ad8c-cb67d58b4217Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Come and See Read: John 1:44-49 “Hey, Tristan,” Antonio called as he caught up with his friend in the school hallway. “There’s going to be a special kids’ program at my church on Sunday. There’s going to be music and games and prizes and other cool stuff. Why don’t you come?” “Nah,” said Tristan as he stopped to get some books out of his locker. “I’m gonna watch the baseball game on TV. Nothing’s gonna get in the way of me watching the Tigers!” He laughed. “Even if there wasn’t a game, I wouldn’t want to go to church. It seems pretty silly to me.” “Church isn’t silly. It’s great!” said Antonio. “Church is a big waste of time!” Tristan insisted. “No, it’s not!” “Yes, it is!” “Is not! You don’t know what you’re talking about because you never—” “Forget it, Antonio,” Tristan said as he slammed his locker shut. “I’m not going.” Antonio felt bad as Tristan walked away. I wish he’d come, but I shouldn’t have argued with him about it, he thought. He remembered the Bible story he’d heard in Sunday school a few weeks before about Philip and Nathanael. When Philip told Nathanael about Jesus of Nazareth, Nathanael said, “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” But Philip didn’t get angry. He simply said, “Come and see.” Going to church isn’t the most important thing anyway, Antonio thought. Knowing Jesus and having a relationship with Him is what matters most. Maybe if I’m just friends with Tristan, he’ll come to see that knowing Jesus is a good thing. “Tristan, wait up!” Antonio called, running after his friend. “Look, I’m sorry I argued with you about coming to church. I really do think you’d like it, and you should come sometime and see for yourself. But this Sunday, how about coming to my house after I get home from church? We can watch the game together.” “Even if I don’t go to church with you?” Tristan asked in surprise. “Sure,” said Antonio. “What kind of snacks should I ask Mom to get?” He knew it was going to be a good Sunday. –Linda Weddle How about you? Have you invited friends to church and told them about Jesus? If they laugh and say you’re silly, don’t argue. Keep being a good friend to them and showing them Jesus’s love. After a while, your friends may be curious and willing to come and see what your faith is all about. Best of all, they may come to know Jesus! Today's key verse: Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:8 (NIV) Today's key thought: Be a friendly Christian

Read: John 1:44-49 “Hey, Tristan,” Antonio called as he caught up with his friend in the school hallway. “There’s going to be a special kids’ program at my church on Sunday. There’s going to be music and games and prizes and other cool stuff. Why don’t you come?” “Nah,” said Tristan as he stopped to get some books out of his locker. “I’m gonna watch the baseball game on TV. Nothing’s gonna get in the way of me watching the Tigers!” He laughed. “Even if there wasn’t a game, I wouldn’t want to go to church. It seems pretty silly to me.” “Church isn’t silly. It’s great!” said Antonio. “Church is a big waste of time!” Tristan insisted. “No, it’s not!” “Yes, it is!” “Is not! You don’t know what you’re talking about because you never—” “Forget it, Antonio,” Tristan said as he slammed his locker shut. “I’m not going.” Antonio felt bad as Tristan walked away. I wish he’d come, but I shouldn’t have argued with him about it, he thought. He remembered the Bible story he’d heard in Sunday school a few weeks before about Philip and Nathanael. When Philip told Nathanael about Jesus of Nazareth, Nathanael said, “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” But Philip didn’t get angry. He simply said, “Come and see.” Going to church isn’t the most important thing anyway, Antonio thought. Knowing Jesus and having a relationship with Him is what matters most. Maybe if I’m just friends with Tristan, he’ll come to see that knowing Jesus is a good thing. “Tristan, wait up!” Antonio called, running after his friend. “Look, I’m sorry I argued with you about coming to church. I really do think you’d like it, and you should come sometime and see for yourself. But this Sunday, how about coming to my house after I get home from church? We can watch the game together.” “Even if I don’t go to church with you?” Tristan asked in surprise. “Sure,” said Antonio. “What kind of snacks should I ask Mom to get?” He knew it was going to be a good Sunday. –Linda Weddle How about you? Have you invited friends to church and told them about Jesus? If they laugh and say you’re silly, don’t argue. Keep being a good friend to them and showing them Jesus’s love. After a while, your friends may be curious and willing to come and see what your faith is all about. Best of all, they may come to know Jesus! Today's key verse: Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:8 (NIV) Today's key thought: Be a friendly Christian

Come and See cf2d8ce1-933e-4572-a17e-9587bab5bc75Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: Following Jesus (2026) Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today's readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today's readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 157: Following Jesus (2026)7e241969-656e-41c5-82d0-be4fa8c9e43dSat, 06 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: God’s Word and Sacred Music (2026) Fr. Mike examines the words, actions, music, and singing involved in how we celebrate the Liturgy. He discusses how, at many Masses, there are signs that accompany the Word of God to emphasize the importance of the Word being proclaimed. He further explains that sacred music is a combination of music and words drawn chiefly from Sacred Scripture. When we sing during the Liturgy, we are making art out of God’s Word, itself, and that art forms a necessary part of the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1153-1158. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the words, actions, music, and singing involved in how we celebrate the Liturgy. He discusses how, at many Masses, there are signs that accompany the Word of God to emphasize the importance of the Word being proclaimed. He further explains that sacred music is a combination of music and words drawn chiefly from Sacred Scripture. When we sing during the Liturgy, we are making art out of God’s Word, itself, and that art forms a necessary part of the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1153-1158. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 157: God’s Word and Sacred Music (2026)fa5f3f20-1240-4ac3-b21a-ca3656a3feefSat, 06 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsdeep healing takes timeHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about healing and how sometimes that takes time. When Jesus gets a hold of you, He often reveals wounds in us that we thought were normal or just a part of who we've always been. Thank you Jesus that you not only heal and restore us, but that you're a God who replaces our "wounds" with the truth of who you say we are. "And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns." Philippians 1:6 _____________________________________________ ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Get full access to Glorify for $29.99 for the year. Download the Glorify app now ➤ https://glorify-app.com/ALLY ☆ OUR NEW MERCH IS LIVE! SHOP AT: https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-belfast-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about healing and how sometimes that takes time. When Jesus gets a hold of you, He often reveals wounds in us that we thought were normal or just a part of who we've always been. Thank you Jesus that you not only heal and restore us, but that you're a God who replaces our "wounds" with the truth of who you say we are. "And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns." Philippians 1:6 _____________________________________________ ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Get full access to Glorify for $29.99 for the year. Download the Glorify app now ➤ https://glorify-app.com/ALLY ☆ OUR NEW MERCH IS LIVE! SHOP AT: https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-belfast-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fulldeep healing takes timef37ebc42-f571-4f1b-a67e-234b27be2bf0Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBless the Lord, O My Soul (Psalm 103) | Girls Gone Biblehi GGB:) This week on Girls Gone Bible, we're diving deep into Psalm 103 and uncovering the power of gratitude, praise, and remembering the goodness of God. Together, we explore the character of God—His mercy, compassion, forgiveness, and unfailing love—and why our souls have every reason to bless His holy name. we love you soooooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at https://girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/ COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale.  Go to https://www.GirlsGoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!  BETTERHELP https://www.betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible GLORIFY https://www.glorify-app.com/ggb Active Skin Repair https://www.ActiveSkinRepair.com use code: GGB  GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY https://www.GCU.ed JUST THRIVE HEALTH https://www.justthrivehealth.com/GGB IQ BAR Text GGB to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.

hi GGB:) This week on Girls Gone Bible, we're diving deep into Psalm 103 and uncovering the power of gratitude, praise, and remembering the goodness of God. Together, we explore the character of God—His mercy, compassion, forgiveness, and unfailing love—and why our souls have every reason to bless His holy name. we love you soooooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at https://girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/ COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale.  Go to https://www.GirlsGoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!  BETTERHELP https://www.betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible GLORIFY https://www.glorify-app.com/ggb Active Skin Repair https://www.ActiveSkinRepair.com use code: GGB  GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY https://www.GCU.ed JUST THRIVE HEALTH https://www.justthrivehealth.com/GGB IQ BAR Text GGB to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.

fullBless the Lord, O My Soul (Psalm 103) | Girls Gone Bible9f7617b0-ec60-441e-adc9-c8b96ffdfcc4Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Brené Brown on Vulnerability, Self Esteem and The Four Skillsets Of CourageBrené Brown is a bestselling author and researcher who has spent decades studying why we struggle to be brave, open and truly seen. In this Moment, Brené unpacks why vulnerability feels so dangerous, how betrayal really happens, and the surprising catalyst of true self-love. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/7mDUjlx5w3b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/9LQuVQz5w3b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/

Brené Brown is a bestselling author and researcher who has spent decades studying why we struggle to be brave, open and truly seen. In this Moment, Brené unpacks why vulnerability feels so dangerous, how betrayal really happens, and the surprising catalyst of true self-love. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/7mDUjlx5w3b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/9LQuVQz5w3b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Brené Brown on Vulnerability, Self Esteem and The Four Skillsets Of Courage493e151b-c0b3-4f6d-a1a9-fd28d98f15b2Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +00001912https://216.73.216.191/allTags Laws of Bread Read: Hebrews 10:1-10, 17-18 “Mom, in Sunday school today we learned about Abraham and Isaac.” Myra climbed onto the stool and watched as Mom kneaded some dough. “Which story did you learn about?” Mom asked. “The one where Abraham almost sacrifices Isaac. God was just testing Abraham to see if he would give up his son for Him, so He didn’t let him go through with it.” Myra scrunched her nose. “But then God provided a sheep for Abraham to kill instead, and Abraham put that on the altar. People in the Bible sacrificed sheep and other animals a lot. It’s so gross! Why did they do that?” “Well, in Abraham’s time, Jesus hadn’t been born yet.” Mom punched the dough in front of her. “It’s kind of like this bread. Right now, it hasn’t been baked.” She picked up a knife and a plate. “If I cut a slice of this, it won’t even hold it’s shape.” Myra giggled as the dough turned into a puddle on the plate. “That’s not what bread is supposed to look like.” “Exactly.” Mom added the dough back to the rest of the pile. “People back then were under a different law, like this bread dough has different ‘laws’ than baked bread. Animal sacrifices were a way to remember that the wrong things they did were sins against God and required payment.” Mom put the bread dough into a pan, then covered it with a towel. “Years later, Jesus came to be the ultimate sacrifice. He paid for every one of those sins on the cross, and even ones that hadn’t happened yet—He paid for them all. When we trust Him as our Savior, our sins are forgiven. There’s no need for sacrifices because Jesus was sacrificed for all of us. He met every requirement of God’s law so we could have a new life of freedom with Him instead.” Myra nodded slowly. “I get it now. I mean, I still think it was gross that they killed animals and burned them, but I’m really glad Jesus came to be the ultimate sacrifice so we don’t have to follow those laws.” She glanced at the pan. “And I’m glad that bread is going to follow different ‘laws’ when it’s baked, because I like toast better than puddles!” –Kimberly Brokish How about you? Have you ever wondered why people sacrificed animals in the Old Testament? The people of those days had to follow a different law, and sacrifices were very important. But in the New Testament, Jesus came and died for every one of your sins. Sacrifices aren’t needed anymore because He sacrificed Himself for you. When you trust in Him, all your sins are forgiven. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's key verse: For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all time. Hebrews 10:10 (NLT) Today's key thought: Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice

Read: Hebrews 10:1-10, 17-18 “Mom, in Sunday school today we learned about Abraham and Isaac.” Myra climbed onto the stool and watched as Mom kneaded some dough. “Which story did you learn about?” Mom asked. “The one where Abraham almost sacrifices Isaac. God was just testing Abraham to see if he would give up his son for Him, so He didn’t let him go through with it.” Myra scrunched her nose. “But then God provided a sheep for Abraham to kill instead, and Abraham put that on the altar. People in the Bible sacrificed sheep and other animals a lot. It’s so gross! Why did they do that?” “Well, in Abraham’s time, Jesus hadn’t been born yet.” Mom punched the dough in front of her. “It’s kind of like this bread. Right now, it hasn’t been baked.” She picked up a knife and a plate. “If I cut a slice of this, it won’t even hold it’s shape.” Myra giggled as the dough turned into a puddle on the plate. “That’s not what bread is supposed to look like.” “Exactly.” Mom added the dough back to the rest of the pile. “People back then were under a different law, like this bread dough has different ‘laws’ than baked bread. Animal sacrifices were a way to remember that the wrong things they did were sins against God and required payment.” Mom put the bread dough into a pan, then covered it with a towel. “Years later, Jesus came to be the ultimate sacrifice. He paid for every one of those sins on the cross, and even ones that hadn’t happened yet—He paid for them all. When we trust Him as our Savior, our sins are forgiven. There’s no need for sacrifices because Jesus was sacrificed for all of us. He met every requirement of God’s law so we could have a new life of freedom with Him instead.” Myra nodded slowly. “I get it now. I mean, I still think it was gross that they killed animals and burned them, but I’m really glad Jesus came to be the ultimate sacrifice so we don’t have to follow those laws.” She glanced at the pan. “And I’m glad that bread is going to follow different ‘laws’ when it’s baked, because I like toast better than puddles!” –Kimberly Brokish How about you? Have you ever wondered why people sacrificed animals in the Old Testament? The people of those days had to follow a different law, and sacrifices were very important. But in the New Testament, Jesus came and died for every one of your sins. Sacrifices aren’t needed anymore because He sacrificed Himself for you. When you trust in Him, all your sins are forgiven. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's key verse: For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all time. Hebrews 10:10 (NLT) Today's key thought: Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice

Laws of Bread 56916ac0-7e8d-40f8-9d63-04dedf75fc34Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2026) As we continue to read about Jesus' ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus' power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today's readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Jesus' ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus' power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today's readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2026)62e65e2d-a8b7-47c0-8d41-3ab138ba626fFri, 05 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: How the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2026) We continue to examine the celebration of the liturgy and sacraments. In the context of how the liturgy is celebrated, Fr. Mike explains that we are both body and spirit, and so signs and symbols are the way in which we communicate with and understand the world around us. God communicates spiritual realities in the same way. The signs and symbols which are utilized in the liturgy not only point to spiritual realities, but also make them present. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1145-1152. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue to examine the celebration of the liturgy and sacraments. In the context of how the liturgy is celebrated, Fr. Mike explains that we are both body and spirit, and so signs and symbols are the way in which we communicate with and understand the world around us. God communicates spiritual realities in the same way. The signs and symbols which are utilized in the liturgy not only point to spiritual realities, but also make them present. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1145-1152. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 156: How the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2026)85567df7-0565-480a-8106-77c9a0120affFri, 05 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat I’d Tell Someone on Their Deathbed What do you say to someone when they're at their last moment of life? Fr. Mike Schmitz shares what he would tell someone who's dying and it might be different than what you think.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What do you say to someone when they're at their last moment of life? Fr. Mike Schmitz shares what he would tell someone who's dying and it might be different than what you think.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat I’d Tell Someone on Their Deathbed 01ce8a36-ae79-4602-b715-e157d203e9f2Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#974 - Exodus 14 – Egyptians DrownedThis episode is part 7 in a study of the book of Exodus. The Egyptians attempt to follow the Israelites into the Red Sea... which turns out to be a very bad idea. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-14-egyptians-drowned/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 7 in a study of the book of Exodus. The Egyptians attempt to follow the Israelites into the Red Sea... which turns out to be a very bad idea. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-14-egyptians-drowned/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#974 - Exodus 14 – Egyptians Drowned665bc13f-4acb-4475-970c-61f00720b8f0Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000525https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Reasons Satan Hates St. JosephThe Church calls Saint Joseph the Terror of Demons. A carpenter. A foster father. A man who speaks not a single word in Scripture. And hell is terrified of him. In this episode, John Heinen sits down with Devin Schadt, executive director of the Fathers of Saint Joseph, to unpack the four reasons Satan hates Saint Joseph. These are the virtues that send demons running. The same virtues every Catholic man is called to build. We discuss how being called a just man used to be the highest honor a man could receive, the importance of prompt obedience, confidence, and magnanimity, and silent sacrifice. Saint Joseph gives us the example and pattern to achieve this. Litany of St. Joseph - https://catholicgentleman.com/2026/05/litany-of-st-joseph 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Church calls Saint Joseph the Terror of Demons. A carpenter. A foster father. A man who speaks not a single word in Scripture. And hell is terrified of him. In this episode, John Heinen sits down with Devin Schadt, executive director of the Fathers of Saint Joseph, to unpack the four reasons Satan hates Saint Joseph. These are the virtues that send demons running. The same virtues every Catholic man is called to build. We discuss how being called a just man used to be the highest honor a man could receive, the importance of prompt obedience, confidence, and magnanimity, and silent sacrifice. Saint Joseph gives us the example and pattern to achieve this. Litany of St. Joseph - https://catholicgentleman.com/2026/05/litany-of-st-joseph 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full4 Reasons Satan Hates St. Joseph4c44c930-125b-4605-a10c-1b37d35f1403Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:50:00 +00004622https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChristian Apologist: The Truth About Christianity (And Why Atheism Is Fading)Is AI being built to replace God? Oxford mathematician and Christian Apologist John Lennox reveals why Silicon Valley's biggest promises are just old prayers, why no machine can ever replicate your consciousness, and what it means to be human when AI can do almost everything you can! Professor John Lennox is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University and President of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, with 3 doctorates and over 70 peer-reviewed mathematical papers. He is also the author of books such as '2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity' and 'My Story: A Spiritual and Intellectual Autobiography'. He explains: ◼ Why scientists predict humans will merge with machines and where that leads ◼ The eerie list of AI promises that sound exactly like the promises of God ◼ Why AI will wipe out your job and what it can never take from you ◼ What makes you irreplaceable when AI can do your job better than you ◼ Could John be wrong after 70 years of believing? His honest answer Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:07 Is Mathematics Evidence Of God? 00:04:09 The Biggest Concern About AI 00:09:49 What Is The Difference Between Narrow AI And AGI? 00:12:13 Where Does Humanity Exist In A World Of AI? 00:17:41 Surprising Parallels Between AI And God 00:19:27 Is Our Society Becoming More Narrow Minded? 00:21:28 The Real Problem With Atheism 00:25:37 Convince Me To Become A Believer 00:35:52 How Do I Know If The Christian Faith Is True? 00:37:56 Could You Be Wrong 00:40:20 Ads 00:42:35 Do People Just Stay In The Religion They Are Brought Up With? 00:45:40 Why Can't God Fix Pain? 00:49:49 Why Do People Suffer If God Exists 00:55:36 What About The Humans Before Jesus 00:56:38 If I'm A Good Person, Is It Necessary That I Believe In God? 00:58:14 Do All Religions Provide Meaning And Psychological Comfort? 01:01:55 Ads 01:04:10 If I Don't Believe, Am I Going To Hell 01:06:48 If A Serial Killer Repented Would They Be Forgiven 01:10:33 How Do We Survive Job Loss From AI 01:13:56 Will AI Bring Our Humanity Back? 01:16:17 Can AI Have Consciousness? 01:16:57 Can AI Be Creative? 01:20:18 What Makes Humans Special 01:22:19 What Can We Do To Restore Hope Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow John: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3ostzOF  Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DAaqhXl Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/39FBaP5  You can purchase John’s book, ‘God, AI and the End of History: Understanding the Book of Revelation in an Age of Intelligent Machines’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5eIJfK0  You can purchase John’s book, ‘My Story: A spiritual and intellectual autobiography’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FTujQEA  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2io2A  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Talent Solutions - http://linkedin.com/DOAC Anker - https://linkly.link/2k4Ny Includes an AI Notetaker on screen with Liberty 5 Pro Max On Amazon: https://linkly.link/2k4O4 Cometeer: https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2hm7r

Is AI being built to replace God? Oxford mathematician and Christian Apologist John Lennox reveals why Silicon Valley's biggest promises are just old prayers, why no machine can ever replicate your consciousness, and what it means to be human when AI can do almost everything you can! Professor John Lennox is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University and President of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, with 3 doctorates and over 70 peer-reviewed mathematical papers. He is also the author of books such as '2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity' and 'My Story: A Spiritual and Intellectual Autobiography'. He explains: ◼ Why scientists predict humans will merge with machines and where that leads ◼ The eerie list of AI promises that sound exactly like the promises of God ◼ Why AI will wipe out your job and what it can never take from you ◼ What makes you irreplaceable when AI can do your job better than you ◼ Could John be wrong after 70 years of believing? His honest answer Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:07 Is Mathematics Evidence Of God? 00:04:09 The Biggest Concern About AI 00:09:49 What Is The Difference Between Narrow AI And AGI? 00:12:13 Where Does Humanity Exist In A World Of AI? 00:17:41 Surprising Parallels Between AI And God 00:19:27 Is Our Society Becoming More Narrow Minded? 00:21:28 The Real Problem With Atheism 00:25:37 Convince Me To Become A Believer 00:35:52 How Do I Know If The Christian Faith Is True? 00:37:56 Could You Be Wrong 00:40:20 Ads 00:42:35 Do People Just Stay In The Religion They Are Brought Up With? 00:45:40 Why Can't God Fix Pain? 00:49:49 Why Do People Suffer If God Exists 00:55:36 What About The Humans Before Jesus 00:56:38 If I'm A Good Person, Is It Necessary That I Believe In God? 00:58:14 Do All Religions Provide Meaning And Psychological Comfort? 01:01:55 Ads 01:04:10 If I Don't Believe, Am I Going To Hell 01:06:48 If A Serial Killer Repented Would They Be Forgiven 01:10:33 How Do We Survive Job Loss From AI 01:13:56 Will AI Bring Our Humanity Back? 01:16:17 Can AI Have Consciousness? 01:16:57 Can AI Be Creative? 01:20:18 What Makes Humans Special 01:22:19 What Can We Do To Restore Hope Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow John: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3ostzOF  Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DAaqhXl Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/39FBaP5  You can purchase John’s book, ‘God, AI and the End of History: Understanding the Book of Revelation in an Age of Intelligent Machines’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5eIJfK0  You can purchase John’s book, ‘My Story: A spiritual and intellectual autobiography’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FTujQEA  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2io2A  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Talent Solutions - http://linkedin.com/DOAC Anker - https://linkly.link/2k4Ny Includes an AI Notetaker on screen with Liberty 5 Pro Max On Amazon: https://linkly.link/2k4O4 Cometeer: https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2hm7r

fullChristian Apologist: The Truth About Christianity (And Why Atheism Is Fading)c3fc7b51-de0e-4876-a531-e35c92fc324eThu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +00005143https://216.73.216.191/allTags Watermelon Burglar Read: Psalm 32:1-5 Asher looked up when he heard a knock at the window. Mom was outside motioning for him to join her. He pressed the pause button for his video game and ran out to the backyard. Mom was standing behind the garage, looking at the ground. “There’s something here I want you to see,” she said, pointing down. “Look at those plants.” There, almost hidden by tall grass, Asher saw a cluster of green vines. “Those are watermelon plants,” Mom said. “The funny thing is, I never planted any watermelons.” “Maybe they got planted accidentally,” Asher said. “Maybe a squirrel dropped some seeds there.” “You think so?” Mom asked, raising an eyebrow. “I was thinking of something else. Remember when someone stole a watermelon from Mr. Smith’s garden last summer? The whole neighborhood was talking about it. He was planning to enter it in a contest.” “Yeah.” Asher shifted uncomfortably. “It was as big around as a basketball, wasn’t it?” “You seem to remember a lot more details than I do,” Mom said. “I don’t remember how big it was, but I was wondering if maybe the person who stole it came here, ate it, and then buried the rinds and seeds so no one would find out.” “I…uh…I guess that could have happened,” Asher said quietly. His face was red. Mom looked at him closely. “Is there something you need to tell me?” Asher refused to look her in the eye. “It was you, wasn’t it, Asher?” Mom said softly. “I wondered about it last summer because of the way you reacted back then.” “I…I…Ward and I did it,” Asher finally said, close to tears. “When we buried everything, I thought that would be the end of it. I didn’t know those little green plants were going to come up and tell on me!” “Sin often pops back up to tell on us when we try to hide it,” said Mom. “The good news is no matter what you’ve done or how you’ve tried to hide it, you can always confess it to Jesus and He’ll forgive you.” Mom wiped a tear from Asher’s cheek. “I’ll walk you over to Mr. Smith’s house so you can tell him what you’ve done and ask him to forgive you too.” –Harry C. Trover How about you? When you do something wrong, do you try to hide it? You may be able to keep parents, teachers, or friends from knowing what happened, but you can’t hide anything from God. Instead of trying to keep the sin a secret, confess what you’ve done to Jesus and ask Him to forgive you. Then ask anyone you’ve hurt for their forgiveness too. Today's key verse: God, you know my faults. I cannot hide my sins from you. Psalm 69:5 (ERV) Today's key thought: You can’t hide sin

Read: Psalm 32:1-5 Asher looked up when he heard a knock at the window. Mom was outside motioning for him to join her. He pressed the pause button for his video game and ran out to the backyard. Mom was standing behind the garage, looking at the ground. “There’s something here I want you to see,” she said, pointing down. “Look at those plants.” There, almost hidden by tall grass, Asher saw a cluster of green vines. “Those are watermelon plants,” Mom said. “The funny thing is, I never planted any watermelons.” “Maybe they got planted accidentally,” Asher said. “Maybe a squirrel dropped some seeds there.” “You think so?” Mom asked, raising an eyebrow. “I was thinking of something else. Remember when someone stole a watermelon from Mr. Smith’s garden last summer? The whole neighborhood was talking about it. He was planning to enter it in a contest.” “Yeah.” Asher shifted uncomfortably. “It was as big around as a basketball, wasn’t it?” “You seem to remember a lot more details than I do,” Mom said. “I don’t remember how big it was, but I was wondering if maybe the person who stole it came here, ate it, and then buried the rinds and seeds so no one would find out.” “I…uh…I guess that could have happened,” Asher said quietly. His face was red. Mom looked at him closely. “Is there something you need to tell me?” Asher refused to look her in the eye. “It was you, wasn’t it, Asher?” Mom said softly. “I wondered about it last summer because of the way you reacted back then.” “I…I…Ward and I did it,” Asher finally said, close to tears. “When we buried everything, I thought that would be the end of it. I didn’t know those little green plants were going to come up and tell on me!” “Sin often pops back up to tell on us when we try to hide it,” said Mom. “The good news is no matter what you’ve done or how you’ve tried to hide it, you can always confess it to Jesus and He’ll forgive you.” Mom wiped a tear from Asher’s cheek. “I’ll walk you over to Mr. Smith’s house so you can tell him what you’ve done and ask him to forgive you too.” –Harry C. Trover How about you? When you do something wrong, do you try to hide it? You may be able to keep parents, teachers, or friends from knowing what happened, but you can’t hide anything from God. Instead of trying to keep the sin a secret, confess what you’ve done to Jesus and ask Him to forgive you. Then ask anyone you’ve hurt for their forgiveness too. Today's key verse: God, you know my faults. I cannot hide my sins from you. Psalm 69:5 (ERV) Today's key thought: You can’t hide sin

Watermelon Burglar 64af4f22-ffb0-4e2c-b24f-5863a6ed0430Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2026) Today we read about Jesus' teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus' teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2026)a853e342-495e-4433-857a-b62fcb9778aeThu, 04 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Who Celebrates the Liturgy (2026) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine “who celebrates the liturgy.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we celebrate the sacraments, the whole Christ, not just the body on Earth, but also the body in Heaven, celebrates with us. The Church enables us to participate in the eternal liturgy through the sacraments, and our baptismal priesthood allows us to have full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1135-1144. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine “who celebrates the liturgy.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we celebrate the sacraments, the whole Christ, not just the body on Earth, but also the body in Heaven, celebrates with us. The Church enables us to participate in the eternal liturgy through the sacraments, and our baptismal priesthood allows us to have full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1135-1144. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 155: Who Celebrates the Liturgy (2026)d956167e-7c22-47cb-82f1-f74ef5384889Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#417: Go Home and Tell Them - Mark part 16Series: Mark Part 16Scripture: Mark 5:1–20 In today’s episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and see Jesus step onto the shore in the region of the Gerasenes. There, He meets a man who is suffering terribly and living among the tombs. This story includes demons, sometimes the Bible also calls them unclean spirits, but we handle this carefully and remind kids of the most important truth: Jesus is stronger than darkness. As Jesus speaks with authority, the unclean spirits must obey Him. The man who had been alone, hurting, and in bondage is restored. When the people come and see him, he is sitting with Jesus, dressed, and in his right mind. What a beautiful picture of mercy and rescue. This episode helps kids see that Jesus does not only save and restore people so they can keep it to themselves. He gives His people a story to tell. Wherever Jesus places us—at home, with friends, at school, or in our community—we can tell others how much the Lord has done. Today’s key truth:Jesus is stronger than darkness, full of mercy, and wants us to share his goodness with others. ------------------ The Wonder Project: Subscriber support makes more great content like I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs possible. The Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video is available in the U.S. for $8.99/month or $89.99/year after a 7-day free trial. --------------------- If your family would like to support Kids Bible Stories and access ad-free episodes, coloring pages, activity sheets, and more, join the Family Library at patreon.com/kidsbiblestories.   Try it free for 7 days to see what its’ all about!

Series: Mark Part 16Scripture: Mark 5:1–20 In today’s episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and see Jesus step onto the shore in the region of the Gerasenes. There, He meets a man who is suffering terribly and living among the tombs. This story includes demons, sometimes the Bible also calls them unclean spirits, but we handle this carefully and remind kids of the most important truth: Jesus is stronger than darkness. As Jesus speaks with authority, the unclean spirits must obey Him. The man who had been alone, hurting, and in bondage is restored. When the people come and see him, he is sitting with Jesus, dressed, and in his right mind. What a beautiful picture of mercy and rescue. This episode helps kids see that Jesus does not only save and restore people so they can keep it to themselves. He gives His people a story to tell. Wherever Jesus places us—at home, with friends, at school, or in our community—we can tell others how much the Lord has done. Today’s key truth:Jesus is stronger than darkness, full of mercy, and wants us to share his goodness with others. ------------------ The Wonder Project: Subscriber support makes more great content like I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs possible. The Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video is available in the U.S. for $8.99/month or $89.99/year after a 7-day free trial. --------------------- If your family would like to support Kids Bible Stories and access ad-free episodes, coloring pages, activity sheets, and more, join the Family Library at patreon.com/kidsbiblestories.   Try it free for 7 days to see what its’ all about!

full#417: Go Home and Tell Them - Mark part 168a40aaa5-19ac-4877-a824-656e4b47fdb0Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +00001081https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSupernatural Healing and Deliverance with Dr. Sam StormsDr. Sam Storms believes God is healing and speaking today. And it's not just from his doctoral studies, it's from his own experience. He is is the founder of Enjoying God Ministries and Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City. He is a widely published author and host of the Exploring Word and Spirit podcast. He holds a PhD in Intellectual History from the University of Texas at Dallas. Known for his blend of rigorous theology and charismatic ministry, he is the author of over 40 books. His work focuses on the integration of biblical authority and the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit, making complex theological issues accessible for everyday believers. Watch The Born Again Identity with Fr. Gregory Pine on EWTN PLUS Go to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES  at checkout for 50% off with Remi Club Subscribe & Save.  Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 70% off your first box! Sign up for the vault at Exorcistfiles.supercast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Sam Storms believes God is healing and speaking today. And it's not just from his doctoral studies, it's from his own experience. He is is the founder of Enjoying God Ministries and Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City. He is a widely published author and host of the Exploring Word and Spirit podcast. He holds a PhD in Intellectual History from the University of Texas at Dallas. Known for his blend of rigorous theology and charismatic ministry, he is the author of over 40 books. His work focuses on the integration of biblical authority and the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit, making complex theological issues accessible for everyday believers. Watch The Born Again Identity with Fr. Gregory Pine on EWTN PLUS Go to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES  at checkout for 50% off with Remi Club Subscribe & Save.  Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 70% off your first box! Sign up for the vault at Exorcistfiles.supercast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullSupernatural Healing and Deliverance with Dr. Sam Stormsa586b097-515c-4700-946d-c4cea2f411e1Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Faith Like a Sprinkler Read: Isaiah 41:10; Matthew 6:26-27; Philippians 4:6-7 “I’m worried I’m not going to pass my math test!” Clara told her dad as they walked barefoot in the grassy yard after dinner. “You’ve been studying and doing math problems for weeks, Clara,” Dad said. “I’m sure you’ll pass.” “But I’m not going to be good enough. I just know it!” Clara looked up and wished she was one of the birds soaring overhead. They didn’t look worried at all. “Hmmm.” Dad pulled open the door to their shed, which let out a metal squawk, and poked his head inside. “I might have something…” His voice trailed off as he stepped inside. He reappeared seconds later holding a rusty sprinkler. Clara crossed her arms. “Is this a joke?” “No,” said Dad. “It’s a quiz. Does this sprinkler have water in it?” Clara shook her head. “It’s not even connected to the hose!” “Passed the first question!” Dad said, smiling. “Is this sprinkler empty?” “Yeah,” Clara said, uncertain how this was supposed to help. “Guess we should just throw it out then, huh? No good anymore.” “Dad, it’s a sprinkler! It’s supposed to be empty until the water’s turned on!” “Exactly.” Dad sank into the sun-dappled grass and handed Clara the sprinkler. “We’re a lot like sprinklers. A sprinkler doesn’t worry it’s not good enough to do its job. It’s not afraid to be empty. When it’s connected to the hose, the water’s power flows through it. It’s the same with us. Because we have faith in Jesus, we’re always connected to Him through the Holy Spirit, and His power flows through us. He’ll give us the strength we need to do the things He wants us to do.” “So He’ll help me pass my math test?” Clara asked. “Well, I can’t promise you that, but you don’t have to worry about it. He wants you to pray about your math test and then do the best you can. Trust Him with the results, no matter what they are.” “I didn’t know He cared about stuff like that,” Clara said. “Absolutely He cares! He even cares about the birds.” Dad pointed to the birds flying above them. “But you’re far more important to Him.” Clara thought about that. “Dad, can we pray?” –Pearl Allard How about you? Are you worried about something right now? Maybe you have a test coming up at school or you’re trying out for a sports team. Whatever it is, have you prayed about it? Jesus loves you and cares about all the details of your life. Instead of worrying, He wants you to pray about what’s bothering you. Then trust Him to give you strength and be with you, and leave the results in His hands. Today's key verse: Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Philippians 4:6 (NLT) Today's key thought: Pray instead of worry

Read: Isaiah 41:10; Matthew 6:26-27; Philippians 4:6-7 “I’m worried I’m not going to pass my math test!” Clara told her dad as they walked barefoot in the grassy yard after dinner. “You’ve been studying and doing math problems for weeks, Clara,” Dad said. “I’m sure you’ll pass.” “But I’m not going to be good enough. I just know it!” Clara looked up and wished she was one of the birds soaring overhead. They didn’t look worried at all. “Hmmm.” Dad pulled open the door to their shed, which let out a metal squawk, and poked his head inside. “I might have something…” His voice trailed off as he stepped inside. He reappeared seconds later holding a rusty sprinkler. Clara crossed her arms. “Is this a joke?” “No,” said Dad. “It’s a quiz. Does this sprinkler have water in it?” Clara shook her head. “It’s not even connected to the hose!” “Passed the first question!” Dad said, smiling. “Is this sprinkler empty?” “Yeah,” Clara said, uncertain how this was supposed to help. “Guess we should just throw it out then, huh? No good anymore.” “Dad, it’s a sprinkler! It’s supposed to be empty until the water’s turned on!” “Exactly.” Dad sank into the sun-dappled grass and handed Clara the sprinkler. “We’re a lot like sprinklers. A sprinkler doesn’t worry it’s not good enough to do its job. It’s not afraid to be empty. When it’s connected to the hose, the water’s power flows through it. It’s the same with us. Because we have faith in Jesus, we’re always connected to Him through the Holy Spirit, and His power flows through us. He’ll give us the strength we need to do the things He wants us to do.” “So He’ll help me pass my math test?” Clara asked. “Well, I can’t promise you that, but you don’t have to worry about it. He wants you to pray about your math test and then do the best you can. Trust Him with the results, no matter what they are.” “I didn’t know He cared about stuff like that,” Clara said. “Absolutely He cares! He even cares about the birds.” Dad pointed to the birds flying above them. “But you’re far more important to Him.” Clara thought about that. “Dad, can we pray?” –Pearl Allard How about you? Are you worried about something right now? Maybe you have a test coming up at school or you’re trying out for a sports team. Whatever it is, have you prayed about it? Jesus loves you and cares about all the details of your life. Instead of worrying, He wants you to pray about what’s bothering you. Then trust Him to give you strength and be with you, and leave the results in His hands. Today's key verse: Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Philippians 4:6 (NLT) Today's key thought: Pray instead of worry

Faith Like a Sprinkler ac60e3ee-5dc2-4bf3-bba6-729d09d05963Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2026) As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2026)1730a837-f851-4b4f-aaef-482b0db742a8Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -2026 Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -2026b0f6561d-bb5f-4efd-9ee6-f5aa61039825Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: Sacraments of Eternal Life (2026) We’ve seen how the sacraments re-present what Christ worked for us in his Passion and death, but the Catechism also explains to us how the sacraments prefigure our eternal inheritance in heaven. Fr. Mike uses this “nugget day” as an opportunity to ensure we understand what the sacraments are and what they’re for. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1130-1134. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We’ve seen how the sacraments re-present what Christ worked for us in his Passion and death, but the Catechism also explains to us how the sacraments prefigure our eternal inheritance in heaven. Fr. Mike uses this “nugget day” as an opportunity to ensure we understand what the sacraments are and what they’re for. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1130-1134. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 154: Sacraments of Eternal Life (2026)42013d73-0488-41f9-b747-1b20fb020968Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Why Is My Neighbor So Mean? Read: Colossians 3:12-14 “Knock off that noise!” Mrs. Steele yelled in Lila’s direction. Lila was startled. She’d been curled up with a book, reading quietly on the porch. Surely Mrs. Steele wasn’t talking to her. But she was. Later, when Lila’s dad came home, he noticed that the small windchimes from the front porch were now on the kitchen table. “Did the chimes fall down?” he asked Lila. Lila shook her head, clearly upset. “They were bothering Mrs. Steele. She yelled at me because they woke her up. Dad, why is she so cranky?” Dad sighed. “I’m sorry, honey. Listen, Grandma taught me that when someone is cranky, they might be dealing with hard things, like sickness or loneliness. Let’s try to help Mrs. Steele by being kind to her, even when she’s not kind to us. That’s the kind of love Jesus showed us when He died for our sins, and He’ll help us show His love to Mrs. Steele.” Lila sighed. “Could you hang the chimes up in my bedroom? They remind me of Mom.” “Sure,” he said, giving her a hug. “I miss Mom too.” The next morning before church, Lila saw that Mrs. Steele’s newspaper had landed where it would be hard for the older woman to reach. Lila was tempted to pretend she didn’t notice, but then she remembered what her dad said. So, she took a deep breath, then picked up the newspaper and carried it to her neighbor. “Good morning, Mrs. Steele. How are you today?” Mrs. Steele frowned. “I couldn’t sleep again last night. Too much back pain.” Lila said, “When my grandpa’s back hurts, I do chores for him, like emptying the trash and weeding his garden. Maybe I can do chores for you after Dad and I get home from church and grocery shopping.” Mrs. Steele brightened up. “I could really use a few groceries. I could make a list and give you some money.” “Of course.” Lila smiled. Later that afternoon, Lila carried a small bag of groceries next door and put them away for Mrs. Steele. “What else can I do for you?” she asked. “You could pour us both some juice and tell me what you learned in church today. I used to go, but it’s been ages. I miss it.” –Teresa Ambord How about you? Do you know someone who seems difficult for no reason? It might be a neighbor, a relative, or someone at school. It can be tempting to respond to them the same way they treat you, but Jesus says to be kind and patient. They might be going through something difficult, and you could help them by showing them God’s love. Talk it over with an adult, and trust Jesus to help you treat them the way He would. Today's key verse: Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12 (CSB) Today's key thought: Be kind to difficult people

Read: Colossians 3:12-14 “Knock off that noise!” Mrs. Steele yelled in Lila’s direction. Lila was startled. She’d been curled up with a book, reading quietly on the porch. Surely Mrs. Steele wasn’t talking to her. But she was. Later, when Lila’s dad came home, he noticed that the small windchimes from the front porch were now on the kitchen table. “Did the chimes fall down?” he asked Lila. Lila shook her head, clearly upset. “They were bothering Mrs. Steele. She yelled at me because they woke her up. Dad, why is she so cranky?” Dad sighed. “I’m sorry, honey. Listen, Grandma taught me that when someone is cranky, they might be dealing with hard things, like sickness or loneliness. Let’s try to help Mrs. Steele by being kind to her, even when she’s not kind to us. That’s the kind of love Jesus showed us when He died for our sins, and He’ll help us show His love to Mrs. Steele.” Lila sighed. “Could you hang the chimes up in my bedroom? They remind me of Mom.” “Sure,” he said, giving her a hug. “I miss Mom too.” The next morning before church, Lila saw that Mrs. Steele’s newspaper had landed where it would be hard for the older woman to reach. Lila was tempted to pretend she didn’t notice, but then she remembered what her dad said. So, she took a deep breath, then picked up the newspaper and carried it to her neighbor. “Good morning, Mrs. Steele. How are you today?” Mrs. Steele frowned. “I couldn’t sleep again last night. Too much back pain.” Lila said, “When my grandpa’s back hurts, I do chores for him, like emptying the trash and weeding his garden. Maybe I can do chores for you after Dad and I get home from church and grocery shopping.” Mrs. Steele brightened up. “I could really use a few groceries. I could make a list and give you some money.” “Of course.” Lila smiled. Later that afternoon, Lila carried a small bag of groceries next door and put them away for Mrs. Steele. “What else can I do for you?” she asked. “You could pour us both some juice and tell me what you learned in church today. I used to go, but it’s been ages. I miss it.” –Teresa Ambord How about you? Do you know someone who seems difficult for no reason? It might be a neighbor, a relative, or someone at school. It can be tempting to respond to them the same way they treat you, but Jesus says to be kind and patient. They might be going through something difficult, and you could help them by showing them God’s love. Talk it over with an adult, and trust Jesus to help you treat them the way He would. Today's key verse: Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12 (CSB) Today's key thought: Be kind to difficult people

Why Is My Neighbor So Mean? e8e9781f-85cc-4af2-b107-b73fca8306cfTue, 02 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2026) Today, as we hear about Solomon's decline, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, as we hear about Solomon's decline, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2026)90133e1a-0ea6-47de-a59e-c5c3ccdaab66Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: Sacraments Save (2026) Jesus uses his sacraments to save his people. The Catechism proclaims that the sacraments are “efficacious”, the sacraments are “wrought…by the power of God” alone, and the sacraments are “necessary for salvation”. Fr. Mike doubles down on the reality that sacraments cause what they signify. They are not merely signs pointing to an already present reality—Jesus, himself, is at work in each and every expression of the sacraments throughout time and in all places. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1127-1129. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus uses his sacraments to save his people. The Catechism proclaims that the sacraments are “efficacious”, the sacraments are “wrought…by the power of God” alone, and the sacraments are “necessary for salvation”. Fr. Mike doubles down on the reality that sacraments cause what they signify. They are not merely signs pointing to an already present reality—Jesus, himself, is at work in each and every expression of the sacraments throughout time and in all places. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1127-1129. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 153: Sacraments Save (2026)5ce7adc4-8a9e-4dcb-a6f7-5d3439b7cac9Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags274 - Focus on Good with Jai RozaI really did not know what title to give to this episode. I probably chose poorly. How does one capture the story of a man who goes from the edge of committing suicide to fully surrendering everything to the Lord in something as short as a title? Hopefully you'll be willing to listen anyways! Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Jai Roza and I explore the story of his life: from the edge of suicide in the middle of demonic cult to finding truth in the Bible while smoking marijuana, to surrendering even the smallest parts of life to Him. This is less of a "themed" discussion and more like a campfire chat about how God has worked in our lives. It's definitely worth a listen. You can find more about Jai's game and other efforts at https://www.edensconflict.com/ I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.)

I really did not know what title to give to this episode. I probably chose poorly. How does one capture the story of a man who goes from the edge of committing suicide to fully surrendering everything to the Lord in something as short as a title? Hopefully you'll be willing to listen anyways! Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Jai Roza and I explore the story of his life: from the edge of suicide in the middle of demonic cult to finding truth in the Bible while smoking marijuana, to surrendering even the smallest parts of life to Him. This is less of a "themed" discussion and more like a campfire chat about how God has worked in our lives. It's definitely worth a listen. You can find more about Jai's game and other efforts at https://www.edensconflict.com/ I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.)

full274 - Focus on Good with Jai Roza7646e4bf-7781-47e7-829d-8b4c02901127Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTech Whistleblower: You Only Have 3 Years Left Before This Hits! - Mo GawdatAI Expert Mo Gawdat returns to The Diary Of A CEO to reveal why AGI has already arrived, why 30% of jobs will disappear by 2027, and why the most dangerous thing about AI isn't the technology - it's the people in charge of it. Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer at Google X, founder of One Billion Happy, and co-founder of Emma.Love. He is a 4x international bestselling author, and his upcoming book ‘Alive: A Human's Guide to Living in the World of AI’, will be released in October 2026. He explains: ◾How AI can give you a 400-point IQ boost, and why most people are wasting it ◾ Why Mo actually wants a machine smarter than all of humanity to take control ◾Why Sam Altman said AI will "likely end humanity", and what he chose to do next ◾Why capitalism breaks when AI replaces the workers who buy the things we make ◾Why AI unemployment could trigger civil unrest before governments are ready for it Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:06 Why Mo Warned About AI Before Anyone Else 00:05:03 Can AI Be a Net Positive for Humanity? 00:08:33 Massive Job Disruption Worldwide 00:15:05 Will AI Cost Savings Create New Jobs? 00:16:15 What Happens to Blue Collar Jobs? 00:21:57 How 10–15% Job Loss Reshapes Society 00:24:20 How Civil Unrest Could Unfold 00:26:04 Sam Altman's Flip-Flopping on AI 00:32:15 Is Sam Altman Pro-Humanity? 00:33:51 Imagining a Future Where Humanity Is Fine 00:42:01 Will One Superintelligence Rule the World? 00:45:52 If AGI Is Already Here, What Now? 00:48:19 Why Human Lived Experience Still Matters 00:52:33 Why Not Just Hire AGI Instead of People? 00:55:00 Can We Control AI Smarter Than Us? 00:58:42 Could AI Decide to Leave the Server? 00:59:16 The Risk of Models Even Creators Don't Understand 01:04:30 AI Isn't Evil But We Need a Plan 01:08:48 Ads 01:10:50 The Symptoms of AGI by 2030 01:13:59 If the US Stops, Will We Become China's Lapdog? 01:16:22 Should Governments Invest More in AI? 01:17:16 Can an Economy of Entrepreneurs Work? 01:20:36 Do We Need to Join the AI Arms Race? 01:23:31 Will Global Competition Build Better AI? 01:32:23 Ads 01:34:34 Who Will Prioritize Ethical AI? 01:38:21 Whose Economy Works for the Middle Class? 01:41:57 Can Ethical AI Still Be Engaging? 01:46:39 Has This Ever Happened Without Government? 01:52:24 What Absolute Dystopia Looks Like 01:55:35 Are You Optimistic About AI? 01:57:08 Does Happiness Matter More in the AI Age? 02:00:17 The Legacy Mo Gawdat Wants to Leave Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Mo: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4Hv5OK8 Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GRKeGgO Podcast - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CgXWNIe You can pre-order Mo’s book, ‘Alive: A Human's Guide to Living in the World of AI’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BvCLbtT The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2io2A ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

AI Expert Mo Gawdat returns to The Diary Of A CEO to reveal why AGI has already arrived, why 30% of jobs will disappear by 2027, and why the most dangerous thing about AI isn't the technology - it's the people in charge of it. Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer at Google X, founder of One Billion Happy, and co-founder of Emma.Love. He is a 4x international bestselling author, and his upcoming book ‘Alive: A Human's Guide to Living in the World of AI’, will be released in October 2026. He explains: ◾How AI can give you a 400-point IQ boost, and why most people are wasting it ◾ Why Mo actually wants a machine smarter than all of humanity to take control ◾Why Sam Altman said AI will "likely end humanity", and what he chose to do next ◾Why capitalism breaks when AI replaces the workers who buy the things we make ◾Why AI unemployment could trigger civil unrest before governments are ready for it Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:06 Why Mo Warned About AI Before Anyone Else 00:05:03 Can AI Be a Net Positive for Humanity? 00:08:33 Massive Job Disruption Worldwide 00:15:05 Will AI Cost Savings Create New Jobs? 00:16:15 What Happens to Blue Collar Jobs? 00:21:57 How 10–15% Job Loss Reshapes Society 00:24:20 How Civil Unrest Could Unfold 00:26:04 Sam Altman's Flip-Flopping on AI 00:32:15 Is Sam Altman Pro-Humanity? 00:33:51 Imagining a Future Where Humanity Is Fine 00:42:01 Will One Superintelligence Rule the World? 00:45:52 If AGI Is Already Here, What Now? 00:48:19 Why Human Lived Experience Still Matters 00:52:33 Why Not Just Hire AGI Instead of People? 00:55:00 Can We Control AI Smarter Than Us? 00:58:42 Could AI Decide to Leave the Server? 00:59:16 The Risk of Models Even Creators Don't Understand 01:04:30 AI Isn't Evil But We Need a Plan 01:08:48 Ads 01:10:50 The Symptoms of AGI by 2030 01:13:59 If the US Stops, Will We Become China's Lapdog? 01:16:22 Should Governments Invest More in AI? 01:17:16 Can an Economy of Entrepreneurs Work? 01:20:36 Do We Need to Join the AI Arms Race? 01:23:31 Will Global Competition Build Better AI? 01:32:23 Ads 01:34:34 Who Will Prioritize Ethical AI? 01:38:21 Whose Economy Works for the Middle Class? 01:41:57 Can Ethical AI Still Be Engaging? 01:46:39 Has This Ever Happened Without Government? 01:52:24 What Absolute Dystopia Looks Like 01:55:35 Are You Optimistic About AI? 01:57:08 Does Happiness Matter More in the AI Age? 02:00:17 The Legacy Mo Gawdat Wants to Leave Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Mo: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4Hv5OK8 Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GRKeGgO Podcast - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CgXWNIe You can pre-order Mo’s book, ‘Alive: A Human's Guide to Living in the World of AI’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BvCLbtT The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2io2A ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

fullTech Whistleblower: You Only Have 3 Years Left Before This Hits! - Mo Gawdat249eec46-d893-4473-8fbf-7d2f2367ea43Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +00007287https://216.73.216.191/allTags Alpaca Parade Read: John 10:25-30 Brayan and his parents lived out in the country, right next door to the McNairs’ alpaca ranch. Brayan was fascinated with the alpacas. He would often sit outside and watch them grazing. “Brayan!” Mom called to him one day. “Mr. McNair invited you to come over at six-thirty this evening to help feed the alpacas.” “All right!” Brayan rushed through his homework and dinner and arrived at the McNairs’ barn right on time. “First we’re going to fill the hay bins and pour the feed into the troughs,” Mr. McNair told him. “Then we’ll call the alpacas in.” After the hay bins and troughs were filled, Brayan followed Mr. and Mrs. McNair toward the pasture. Mr. McNair began to call the alpacas. “Come, pacas, come!” Brayan watched in amazement as the alpacas responded to the sound of Mr. McNair’s voice. They began running toward the barn. Soon all the alpacas were gathered around the feeding troughs. Once the alpacas were done eating, Mr. McNair put a halter on Loki and led him over to Brayan. “You can gently stroke his fur, if you like.” Brayan, with a big smile on his face, slowly raised his hand and began to pat Loki. “You’re a good boy!” Brayan said. Mrs. McNair smiled. “You can come back anytime, Brayan.” When Brayan returned home, Mom asked, “How did it go?” “I loved it! The coolest part was watching all the alpacas running toward the barn when they heard Mr. McNair calling them. All he had to say was ‘Come, pacas, come!’ and they all came running.” “That reminds me of a verse in the Bible,” said Mom. “In the book of John, Jesus says, ‘My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.’ The alpacas recognize Mr. McNair’s voice because they know him and trust him. As Christians, we trust and follow Jesus because we have a relationship with Him. He speaks to us through His Word, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit helps us hear His voice and know what He says is true.” “Wow, that’s really cool!” said Brayan. “Can I help feed the alpacas tomorrow? Maybe someday they will trust me too, just like they do Mr. McNair.” –Lisa Fuller How about you? Are you a follower of Jesus? Do you listen to His voice? The Bible reminds us that we are like the Lord’s sheep, and just like sheep follow their shepherd, we trust and follow Jesus. As we spend time with God in church, in prayer, and in His Word, we learn to recognize and respond to His voice. Spend time with the Lord today and listen to what He tells you. Today's key verse: My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 (NLT) Today's key thought: Listen to God’s voice

Read: John 10:25-30 Brayan and his parents lived out in the country, right next door to the McNairs’ alpaca ranch. Brayan was fascinated with the alpacas. He would often sit outside and watch them grazing. “Brayan!” Mom called to him one day. “Mr. McNair invited you to come over at six-thirty this evening to help feed the alpacas.” “All right!” Brayan rushed through his homework and dinner and arrived at the McNairs’ barn right on time. “First we’re going to fill the hay bins and pour the feed into the troughs,” Mr. McNair told him. “Then we’ll call the alpacas in.” After the hay bins and troughs were filled, Brayan followed Mr. and Mrs. McNair toward the pasture. Mr. McNair began to call the alpacas. “Come, pacas, come!” Brayan watched in amazement as the alpacas responded to the sound of Mr. McNair’s voice. They began running toward the barn. Soon all the alpacas were gathered around the feeding troughs. Once the alpacas were done eating, Mr. McNair put a halter on Loki and led him over to Brayan. “You can gently stroke his fur, if you like.” Brayan, with a big smile on his face, slowly raised his hand and began to pat Loki. “You’re a good boy!” Brayan said. Mrs. McNair smiled. “You can come back anytime, Brayan.” When Brayan returned home, Mom asked, “How did it go?” “I loved it! The coolest part was watching all the alpacas running toward the barn when they heard Mr. McNair calling them. All he had to say was ‘Come, pacas, come!’ and they all came running.” “That reminds me of a verse in the Bible,” said Mom. “In the book of John, Jesus says, ‘My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.’ The alpacas recognize Mr. McNair’s voice because they know him and trust him. As Christians, we trust and follow Jesus because we have a relationship with Him. He speaks to us through His Word, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit helps us hear His voice and know what He says is true.” “Wow, that’s really cool!” said Brayan. “Can I help feed the alpacas tomorrow? Maybe someday they will trust me too, just like they do Mr. McNair.” –Lisa Fuller How about you? Are you a follower of Jesus? Do you listen to His voice? The Bible reminds us that we are like the Lord’s sheep, and just like sheep follow their shepherd, we trust and follow Jesus. As we spend time with God in church, in prayer, and in His Word, we learn to recognize and respond to His voice. Spend time with the Lord today and listen to what He tells you. Today's key verse: My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 (NLT) Today's key thought: Listen to God’s voice

Alpaca Parade 08d7a54f-4efe-4872-9d12-e1dbc1190d2cMon, 01 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Being Forgotten (2026) Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, the world will forget us. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God rather than control. Today's readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, the world will forget us. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God rather than control. Today's readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 152: Being Forgotten (2026)b42adf91-bc62-44fb-8c20-a7fc271a1de7Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi (2026) The Catechism makes clear to us that evangelization and the sacraments go hand in hand. An ancient saying is highlighted, linking the two: lex orandi, lex credendi—or, the law of prayer is the law of faith. Fr. Mike illustrates this connection by showing us that, when you change the sign that points to an invisible reality, you risk changing where it’s pointing. This is why “no sacramental rite may be modified or manipulated at the will of the minister or the community.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1122-1126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism makes clear to us that evangelization and the sacraments go hand in hand. An ancient saying is highlighted, linking the two: lex orandi, lex credendi—or, the law of prayer is the law of faith. Fr. Mike illustrates this connection by showing us that, when you change the sign that points to an invisible reality, you risk changing where it’s pointing. This is why “no sacramental rite may be modified or manipulated at the will of the minister or the community.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1122-1126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 152: Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi (2026)a14f32d2-9dec-475f-8995-6905c0fc9eccMon, 01 Jun 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Udderly Content Read: Philippians 4:11-13 Moooooo. “Whoa!” Jordan shouted. He’d been so deep in thought that he almost plowed right into a large brown cow standing in the middle of the path. Uncle Tim appeared in the doorway of the barn. “Oh good, you found Clarice!” “Well, we kind of found each other,” Jordan said. “She wouldn’t moooove.” “Good one!” Uncle Tim grinned. “So tell me, how was your first day? I know it had to be tough changing schools in the middle of the year.” Jordan shrugged. “It was okay. I hope Dad’s job lets him stay here longer. We’ve lived in three different states in four years!” He sighed. “I don’t know, maybe I’ll be happy once we get settled.” Leading Clarice into her milking pen inside the barn, Uncle Tim said, “One thing about feelings, Jordan—you can’t always depend on them to make you happy. There’s feeling happy, and then there’s being content.” “Aren’t they the same thing?” Jordan asked. Instead of answering, Uncle Tim pulled up a milking stool and wiggled his finger in the air. “Come on over here and I’ll show you the fine art of milking a cow!” After a quick demonstration, Jordan was milking Clarice. “You’re a natural,” Uncle Tim said over the ping-ping of milk hitting the metal pail. “And to answer your question, feeling happy and being content are not always the same thing. The apostle Paul learned that as he traveled from place to place.” “Hey, he traveled from place to place like me!” said Jordan. “So how did he learn the difference?” “Paul learned that when you put your faith and hope in Jesus, He’ll help you learn to be content in any situation. That’s different than feeling happy all the time. Contentment is a peaceful feeling that only God can give you.” Uncle Tim patted the side of Clarice, who was slowly chewing her supper. “Kind of like Clarice here. Looking at her, I’d say she looks udderly content.” After laughing together at the silly joke, Uncle Tim prayed out loud that Jesus would help Jordan learn to be content. Even before Uncle Tim said amen, Jordan felt the deep soul-peace that only God can give. –Kelly Hope How about you? Do you find it hard to be content where you are? Do you wish things were different in your life? Even people in the Bible, like the apostle Paul, had to learn to be content when they faced difficult circumstances. When you trust Jesus and remember the hope you have in Him—hope of eternal life because of the sacrifice He made to save you—He’ll help you learn to be content with the life He gave you. Today's Key Verse: I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. Philippians 4:11 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus brings contentment

Read: Philippians 4:11-13 Moooooo. “Whoa!” Jordan shouted. He’d been so deep in thought that he almost plowed right into a large brown cow standing in the middle of the path. Uncle Tim appeared in the doorway of the barn. “Oh good, you found Clarice!” “Well, we kind of found each other,” Jordan said. “She wouldn’t moooove.” “Good one!” Uncle Tim grinned. “So tell me, how was your first day? I know it had to be tough changing schools in the middle of the year.” Jordan shrugged. “It was okay. I hope Dad’s job lets him stay here longer. We’ve lived in three different states in four years!” He sighed. “I don’t know, maybe I’ll be happy once we get settled.” Leading Clarice into her milking pen inside the barn, Uncle Tim said, “One thing about feelings, Jordan—you can’t always depend on them to make you happy. There’s feeling happy, and then there’s being content.” “Aren’t they the same thing?” Jordan asked. Instead of answering, Uncle Tim pulled up a milking stool and wiggled his finger in the air. “Come on over here and I’ll show you the fine art of milking a cow!” After a quick demonstration, Jordan was milking Clarice. “You’re a natural,” Uncle Tim said over the ping-ping of milk hitting the metal pail. “And to answer your question, feeling happy and being content are not always the same thing. The apostle Paul learned that as he traveled from place to place.” “Hey, he traveled from place to place like me!” said Jordan. “So how did he learn the difference?” “Paul learned that when you put your faith and hope in Jesus, He’ll help you learn to be content in any situation. That’s different than feeling happy all the time. Contentment is a peaceful feeling that only God can give you.” Uncle Tim patted the side of Clarice, who was slowly chewing her supper. “Kind of like Clarice here. Looking at her, I’d say she looks udderly content.” After laughing together at the silly joke, Uncle Tim prayed out loud that Jesus would help Jordan learn to be content. Even before Uncle Tim said amen, Jordan felt the deep soul-peace that only God can give. –Kelly Hope How about you? Do you find it hard to be content where you are? Do you wish things were different in your life? Even people in the Bible, like the apostle Paul, had to learn to be content when they faced difficult circumstances. When you trust Jesus and remember the hope you have in Him—hope of eternal life because of the sacrifice He made to save you—He’ll help you learn to be content with the life He gave you. Today's Key Verse: I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. Philippians 4:11 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus brings contentment

Udderly Content 0743f1bd-46b9-4d86-ba6c-0875e990b797Sun, 31 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2026) Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people's opinions of us. Today's readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people's opinions of us. Today's readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2026)217d8311-9cda-4656-8ed2-4e631feac361Sun, 31 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: The Seven Sacraments (2026) The Catechism introduces the seven sacraments that Christ offers the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. The Catechism highlights the fact that the sacraments are “by the Church” because the Church is “Christ’s action at work”, and they are “for the Church” because they “manifest and communicate to men…the mystery of communion with the God who is love.” Fr. Mike focuses on the fact that while ministerial priests administer many of the sacraments, their priesthood is at the service of the baptismal priesthood, into which all of the baptized are ordained. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1113-1121. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces the seven sacraments that Christ offers the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. The Catechism highlights the fact that the sacraments are “by the Church” because the Church is “Christ’s action at work”, and they are “for the Church” because they “manifest and communicate to men…the mystery of communion with the God who is love.” Fr. Mike focuses on the fact that while ministerial priests administer many of the sacraments, their priesthood is at the service of the baptismal priesthood, into which all of the baptized are ordained. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1113-1121. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 151: The Seven Sacraments (2026)a4cb01c3-805c-4fa9-b118-70df9e58a2aeSun, 31 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/31/26 Understanding...or Trust? Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. God is not a problem to solve, but One to be trusted. The Holy Trinity is the term that we use to try and convey the Mystery of Who God ultimately is. But no definition will suffice. And no explanation could possibly capture God's fullness. God is simply beyond anything that we can conceive of or imagine...but He has revealed Himself and called us into relationship with Him. Even if we do not fully grasp Him. Mass Readings from May 31, 2026: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9 Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 562 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. God is not a problem to solve, but One to be trusted. The Holy Trinity is the term that we use to try and convey the Mystery of Who God ultimately is. But no definition will suffice. And no explanation could possibly capture God's fullness. God is simply beyond anything that we can conceive of or imagine...but He has revealed Himself and called us into relationship with Him. Even if we do not fully grasp Him. Mass Readings from May 31, 2026: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9 Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 562 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18

full05/31/26 Understanding...or Trust?416af398-fe7e-46dd-9abe-5c71c8551cb7Sat, 30 May 2026 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Hiding Something Good Read: Romans 5:6-8; 8:38-39 Cali opened her eyes. “Ready or not, here I come!” Her three-year-old sister, Nora, stood behind a scrawny tree hugging her teddy bear. Cali pretended to look around. “Where could Nora be?” she wondered aloud. Ruff, ruff! Cali’s dog ran out of the house and straight to Nora. Nora laughed. “Cocoa found me!” “Lunchtime!” Mama called from the porch. A wonderful aroma met them inside. “Cookies!” squealed Cali. “Can I have one?” Mama took a pitcher of lemonade from the fridge. “No cookies until after lunch.” Nora peeked around Mama. “Is Teddy in there? I think he’s still playing hide-and-seek.” “No Teddy in the fridge.” Mama shut the door. “Let’s check outside.” As soon as Mama and Nora left the kitchen, Cali slid a cookie from the plate and popped it into her mouth. She scooted the rest of the cookies around to hide what she’d done. A few minutes later, with Teddy still missing, they sat down for lunch. Nora bowed her head. “Thank you, God, for this food. Please show me where Teddy is. I know You can because You see everything.” Cali thought about Nora’s prayer. She hadn’t been hidden when she ate the cookie. God had seen her as easily as Cali had seen Nora hiding behind the scrawny tree. Cali’s stomach felt funny. She no longer wanted a cookie. She gave a piece of hers to Cocoa, who trotted to his bed and nuzzled it under his blanket. Out from the other side of the blanket popped a fuzzy ear. “Look,” cried Nora. “Cocoa hid Teddy in his bed!” She ran to get her bear. Once she had him in her arms, she turned to face Cocoa. “No, no!” she scolded. Cocoa put his tail between his legs. Nora plopped beside him. “Don’t worry, silly dog. Me and Teddy and Jesus still love you!” Cali suddenly felt better. She’d been wrong to eat the cookie and try to hide what she’d done, but Jesus still loved her. She knew this because of something else she’d hidden—the very best thing to hide—God’s Word in her heart. The Bible promised that because she trusted Jesus as her Savior, nothing could ever separate her from His love. –Martha Hynson How about you? Do you ever feel like hiding from God when you’ve done something wrong? Do you worry he might stop loving you? God promises in His Word that nothing can separate us from His love, not even our sin. By memorizing verses like Romans 5:8, you can hide God’s Word in your heart so you will never forget the hugeness of His love for you. Today's Key Verse: But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus will always love you

Read: Romans 5:6-8; 8:38-39 Cali opened her eyes. “Ready or not, here I come!” Her three-year-old sister, Nora, stood behind a scrawny tree hugging her teddy bear. Cali pretended to look around. “Where could Nora be?” she wondered aloud. Ruff, ruff! Cali’s dog ran out of the house and straight to Nora. Nora laughed. “Cocoa found me!” “Lunchtime!” Mama called from the porch. A wonderful aroma met them inside. “Cookies!” squealed Cali. “Can I have one?” Mama took a pitcher of lemonade from the fridge. “No cookies until after lunch.” Nora peeked around Mama. “Is Teddy in there? I think he’s still playing hide-and-seek.” “No Teddy in the fridge.” Mama shut the door. “Let’s check outside.” As soon as Mama and Nora left the kitchen, Cali slid a cookie from the plate and popped it into her mouth. She scooted the rest of the cookies around to hide what she’d done. A few minutes later, with Teddy still missing, they sat down for lunch. Nora bowed her head. “Thank you, God, for this food. Please show me where Teddy is. I know You can because You see everything.” Cali thought about Nora’s prayer. She hadn’t been hidden when she ate the cookie. God had seen her as easily as Cali had seen Nora hiding behind the scrawny tree. Cali’s stomach felt funny. She no longer wanted a cookie. She gave a piece of hers to Cocoa, who trotted to his bed and nuzzled it under his blanket. Out from the other side of the blanket popped a fuzzy ear. “Look,” cried Nora. “Cocoa hid Teddy in his bed!” She ran to get her bear. Once she had him in her arms, she turned to face Cocoa. “No, no!” she scolded. Cocoa put his tail between his legs. Nora plopped beside him. “Don’t worry, silly dog. Me and Teddy and Jesus still love you!” Cali suddenly felt better. She’d been wrong to eat the cookie and try to hide what she’d done, but Jesus still loved her. She knew this because of something else she’d hidden—the very best thing to hide—God’s Word in her heart. The Bible promised that because she trusted Jesus as her Savior, nothing could ever separate her from His love. –Martha Hynson How about you? Do you ever feel like hiding from God when you’ve done something wrong? Do you worry he might stop loving you? God promises in His Word that nothing can separate us from His love, not even our sin. By memorizing verses like Romans 5:8, you can hide God’s Word in your heart so you will never forget the hugeness of His love for you. Today's Key Verse: But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus will always love you

Hiding Something Good 63bd14cd-95e1-4184-8319-e19947cc45f1Sat, 30 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2026) Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and the power of God's presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and the power of God's presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2026)86f1c36c-30d1-41ef-a411-46a9f2d3561cSat, 30 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Epiclesis (2026) At the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the epiclesis, when the priest begs the Holy Spirit to come and transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. The Catechism explains this mysterious reality, and Fr. Mike reiterates that the Mass is not a repetition of Christ’s once-and-for-all sacrifice, but a re-presentation and celebration of his eternal sacrifice on the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1104-1112. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

At the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the epiclesis, when the priest begs the Holy Spirit to come and transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. The Catechism explains this mysterious reality, and Fr. Mike reiterates that the Mass is not a repetition of Christ’s once-and-for-all sacrifice, but a re-presentation and celebration of his eternal sacrifice on the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1104-1112. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 150: The Epiclesis (2026)8a9aaffa-8012-4c3d-b641-0e99450f189aSat, 30 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsyou can still have fun as a ChristianHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost starts the episode by sharing a statement the Lord shared with her which is, "The more that you hang onto, the less God will trust you with." We talk through money, the blessings God gives us, and childlike faith and what that means.  "Then he said, "I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven." Matthew 18:3-4 _____________________________________________ ☆ Right now save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else when you go to ➤ Casper.com. One last time: That's C-A-S-P-E-R dot com and save up to 30% on the mattress you deserve. #sponsored ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-belfast-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost starts the episode by sharing a statement the Lord shared with her which is, "The more that you hang onto, the less God will trust you with." We talk through money, the blessings God gives us, and childlike faith and what that means.  "Then he said, "I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven." Matthew 18:3-4 _____________________________________________ ☆ Right now save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else when you go to ➤ Casper.com. One last time: That's C-A-S-P-E-R dot com and save up to 30% on the mattress you deserve. #sponsored ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-belfast-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullyou can still have fun as a Christiane02b2e60-32d6-4369-8e4d-156c28165a2aFri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpiritual Blindness| Girls Gone Biblehiiii GGB:)   In this episode of Girls Gone Bible, we read the story of Jesus healing the blind man and explore the deeper reality of spiritual blindness. What keeps us from seeing Jesus clearly? And what happens when He opens our eyes? We pray this conversation helps you encounter Him in a fresh way.   Teaching begins at    we love you soooooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to https://www.GirlsGoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   BetterHelp Find support and have someone with you in therapy. Get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/GIRLSGONEBIBLE   Glorify Get full access to Glorify for just $29.99 for the entire year at glorify-app.com/GGB   Boll & Branch Get 20% off your first order plus free shipping during the Memorial Day Sale at BollAndBranch.com/GGB with code GGB   Brodo Get 20% off your first subscription order plus an additional $10 off at Brodo.com/GGB   Fast Growing Trees Get an additional 20% off your first purchase at FastGrowingTrees.com with code GGB   Grand Canyon University Find your purpose at GCU. Visit gcu.edu to learn more   Just Thrive Health Start your 90-day risk-free trial and save 20% on your first order at JustThriveHealth.com/GGB with code GGB

hiiii GGB:)   In this episode of Girls Gone Bible, we read the story of Jesus healing the blind man and explore the deeper reality of spiritual blindness. What keeps us from seeing Jesus clearly? And what happens when He opens our eyes? We pray this conversation helps you encounter Him in a fresh way.   Teaching begins at    we love you soooooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to https://www.GirlsGoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   BetterHelp Find support and have someone with you in therapy. Get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/GIRLSGONEBIBLE   Glorify Get full access to Glorify for just $29.99 for the entire year at glorify-app.com/GGB   Boll & Branch Get 20% off your first order plus free shipping during the Memorial Day Sale at BollAndBranch.com/GGB with code GGB   Brodo Get 20% off your first subscription order plus an additional $10 off at Brodo.com/GGB   Fast Growing Trees Get an additional 20% off your first purchase at FastGrowingTrees.com with code GGB   Grand Canyon University Find your purpose at GCU. Visit gcu.edu to learn more   Just Thrive Health Start your 90-day risk-free trial and save 20% on your first order at JustThriveHealth.com/GGB with code GGB

fullSpiritual Blindness| Girls Gone Bible5478e0e3-2750-430b-bf7c-4ed57b7a0ef3Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: The Hidden Organ That Controls Exactly How You Age!Dr Gabrielle Lyon is a physician, author, and founder of the Muscle-Centric Medicine movement, highlighting the most important organ for long-term health and longevity. In today’s moment, she unpacks the key to ageing well, from brain health and metabolism to fertility, energy, and independence later in life. Dr Lyon reveals why it’s not just about looking good, but about protecting the body from decline. The standards you set today could decide the version of you that exists 30 years from now. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/w4ntZ38nG2b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/amVHs0boG2b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Gabrielle: https://drgabriellelyon.com/

Dr Gabrielle Lyon is a physician, author, and founder of the Muscle-Centric Medicine movement, highlighting the most important organ for long-term health and longevity. In today’s moment, she unpacks the key to ageing well, from brain health and metabolism to fertility, energy, and independence later in life. Dr Lyon reveals why it’s not just about looking good, but about protecting the body from decline. The standards you set today could decide the version of you that exists 30 years from now. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/w4ntZ38nG2b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/amVHs0boG2b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Gabrielle: https://drgabriellelyon.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: The Hidden Organ That Controls Exactly How You Age!414cf532-9fbe-41bf-9e87-0167bf2f4b71Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +00002118https://216.73.216.191/allTags Grandma’s Trophies Read: Matthew 6:19-21 “Look, Malachi!” Nevaeh said as she pulled a small worn book out of an old trunk that had belonged to their great-grandmother. Her voice echoed a little in the big attic where they were cleaning. “This looks like a journal Grandma Baker wrote in. She gave it the title ‘My Trophies.’” “I wonder what kind of trophies she won,” said Malachi. “Was she an athlete?” “Well, let’s look.” Nevaeh opened the book and read out loud. “May 10. Thank You, Lord, for letting me talk to Abigail today and help her understand how much You love her. I’m so glad she trusted Jesus as her Savior.” Nevaeh turned a few pages. “July 16. Today Graham left to be a missionary in India. He’s changed so much since he got saved, and now he’s serving the Lord.” “I wonder who Abigail and Graham were,” said Malachi. “Let’s ask Dad.” When the kids asked their father, he smiled. “I think they were children Grandma Baker led to the Lord. She worked as a children’s missionary for many years. Those kids became living trophies as they turned to Christ—examples of how God was working through her to bring more people to Him. It was the most important thing to her.” “Yes,” said Mom. “Grandma didn’t have much earthly treasure, but she was rich in heavenly treasures. In the Bible, Jesus talks about how important it is to store our treasure in heaven.” “There’s a good lesson here for all of us,” said Dad. “Each of us should ask ourselves, ‘Where am I storing treasure? On earth, or in heaven?’” “But do I have to lead somebody to Jesus to get treasure in heaven?” asked Nevaeh. “I’m not sure I could do that.” Dad shook his head. “It’s not what we do that stores treasure in heaven, but who we do it for. When we trust in Jesus, everything we do out of love and service to Him builds on the treasure we have in Him. He’s our true treasure, and He helps us store heavenly riches that last forever by making us more like Him so we can show others His love.” Dad smiled at Nevaeh. “Someday you might be surprised how He’ll help you lead someone to the treasure found only in Him.” –Jan L. Hansen How about you? Where do you store your treasure? In the rooms and closets of your home? In good grades or likes on a screen? Or in heaven? Things like money, success, and popularity come and go, and they can only last as long as your life on earth. But the treasure found in Jesus lasts for all eternity! Store treasure in heaven by trusting Him to help you share His love with others and point them to Him. Today's Key Verse: Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 6:20 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Store treasure in heaven

Read: Matthew 6:19-21 “Look, Malachi!” Nevaeh said as she pulled a small worn book out of an old trunk that had belonged to their great-grandmother. Her voice echoed a little in the big attic where they were cleaning. “This looks like a journal Grandma Baker wrote in. She gave it the title ‘My Trophies.’” “I wonder what kind of trophies she won,” said Malachi. “Was she an athlete?” “Well, let’s look.” Nevaeh opened the book and read out loud. “May 10. Thank You, Lord, for letting me talk to Abigail today and help her understand how much You love her. I’m so glad she trusted Jesus as her Savior.” Nevaeh turned a few pages. “July 16. Today Graham left to be a missionary in India. He’s changed so much since he got saved, and now he’s serving the Lord.” “I wonder who Abigail and Graham were,” said Malachi. “Let’s ask Dad.” When the kids asked their father, he smiled. “I think they were children Grandma Baker led to the Lord. She worked as a children’s missionary for many years. Those kids became living trophies as they turned to Christ—examples of how God was working through her to bring more people to Him. It was the most important thing to her.” “Yes,” said Mom. “Grandma didn’t have much earthly treasure, but she was rich in heavenly treasures. In the Bible, Jesus talks about how important it is to store our treasure in heaven.” “There’s a good lesson here for all of us,” said Dad. “Each of us should ask ourselves, ‘Where am I storing treasure? On earth, or in heaven?’” “But do I have to lead somebody to Jesus to get treasure in heaven?” asked Nevaeh. “I’m not sure I could do that.” Dad shook his head. “It’s not what we do that stores treasure in heaven, but who we do it for. When we trust in Jesus, everything we do out of love and service to Him builds on the treasure we have in Him. He’s our true treasure, and He helps us store heavenly riches that last forever by making us more like Him so we can show others His love.” Dad smiled at Nevaeh. “Someday you might be surprised how He’ll help you lead someone to the treasure found only in Him.” –Jan L. Hansen How about you? Where do you store your treasure? In the rooms and closets of your home? In good grades or likes on a screen? Or in heaven? Things like money, success, and popularity come and go, and they can only last as long as your life on earth. But the treasure found in Jesus lasts for all eternity! Store treasure in heaven by trusting Him to help you share His love with others and point them to Him. Today's Key Verse: Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 6:20 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Store treasure in heaven

Grandma’s Trophies 5e889f0b-2eca-49c0-adf6-2bcf2e0fe6aeFri, 29 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: All Is Vanity (2026) Today, we begin reading Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature—the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It's only because God exists that everything matters, and our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today's readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin reading Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature—the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It's only because God exists that everything matters, and our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today's readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 149: All Is Vanity (2026)f8a1d524-611d-4d37-9aeb-370f4565cef5Fri, 29 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: The Holy Spirit Recalls Christ’s Mystery (2026) Fr. Mike examines how the Holy Spirit recalls the mystery of Christ. We explore how the Holy Spirit both inspires the Word of God and recalls the Word of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that it is the Holy Spirit that helps us hear and understand God’s Word. It is the Holy Spirit that helps elicit a response of consent and commitment within us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1099-1103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines how the Holy Spirit recalls the mystery of Christ. We explore how the Holy Spirit both inspires the Word of God and recalls the Word of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that it is the Holy Spirit that helps us hear and understand God’s Word. It is the Holy Spirit that helps elicit a response of consent and commitment within us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1099-1103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 149: The Holy Spirit Recalls Christ’s Mystery (2026)3400fa7c-3386-4f5a-b6d6-b86fef3f3844Fri, 29 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Be Catholic? Fr. Mike wants everyone to be Catholic, but why? Isn't Catholicism just a list of rules? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why the Catholic faith is about far more than simply “following rules.” Instead, it’s about encountering the goodness of God and experiencing the beauty of life with Him through the Catholic faith. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike wants everyone to be Catholic, but why? Isn't Catholicism just a list of rules? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why the Catholic faith is about far more than simply “following rules.” Instead, it’s about encountering the goodness of God and experiencing the beauty of life with Him through the Catholic faith. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Be Catholic?a0e0f9a1-7ac1-45a7-a052-f7830738f3d5Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Drift that's Killing Catholic Men🟢 FREE Handmade Rosary This Month for those joining CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary Drift It accumulates in the gap between who we intended to be and who we've actually become. Recent studies show that 63% of men wish they didn't have to be adults, and 41% of men between 24 and 29 don't feel like adults at all. That's not a personality quirk. That's a crisis. This week, John and Devin trace how we got here, from G. Stanley Hall's early 1900s invention of adolescence as a cultural category, to the market forces and generational messaging that turned extended boyhood into an identity. But the the deeper question is what it actually takes to move from boy to man, and the answer isn't hustle or stoicism. It starts with taking responsibility, stop blaming, and build toward conviction. As Aquinas makes clear, the order of love in a man's life begins with God and flows outward through vocation, marriage, and fatherhood. The irreplaceable call that cannot be transferred or replaced. And it ends with self-mastery, not as an end in itself, but because a man who cannot possess himself has nothing to give. St. Paul says it plainly in 1 Corinthians 13:11: "When I became a man, I gave up childish ways." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🟢 FREE Handmade Rosary This Month for those joining CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary Drift It accumulates in the gap between who we intended to be and who we've actually become. Recent studies show that 63% of men wish they didn't have to be adults, and 41% of men between 24 and 29 don't feel like adults at all. That's not a personality quirk. That's a crisis. This week, John and Devin trace how we got here, from G. Stanley Hall's early 1900s invention of adolescence as a cultural category, to the market forces and generational messaging that turned extended boyhood into an identity. But the the deeper question is what it actually takes to move from boy to man, and the answer isn't hustle or stoicism. It starts with taking responsibility, stop blaming, and build toward conviction. As Aquinas makes clear, the order of love in a man's life begins with God and flows outward through vocation, marriage, and fatherhood. The irreplaceable call that cannot be transferred or replaced. And it ends with self-mastery, not as an end in itself, but because a man who cannot possess himself has nothing to give. St. Paul says it plainly in 1 Corinthians 13:11: "When I became a man, I gave up childish ways." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Drift that's Killing Catholic Menb2c56dce-e4b7-472c-8ed3-135fcb9324ddThu, 28 May 2026 09:50:00 +00004464https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEMERGENCY DEBATE: The Economy Is About To Collapse! The 2026 AI Crisis Nobody Sees ComingShark Tank's Kevin O'Leary and political commentator Cenk Uygur go head to head on whether AI will save or destroy the economy, why American politicians are being bought by AI companies, whether Israel is the real force driving America's war with Iran, and why Cenk believes Tucker Carlson is the only person who can save America in 2028. Kevin O'Leary is an entrepreneur, investor, and one of the most recognisable faces on Shark Tank. He is also the founder and chairman of O'Leary Ventures and bestselling author of ‘Cold Hard Truth’. Cenk Uygur is a Turkish-American political commentator and co-founder of The Young Turks, the the longest-running daily online stream in internet history. He is also the bestselling author of 'Justice Is Coming'. They explain: ◼ Whether AI will transform the economy or trigger an unemployment crisis ◼ Why Trump's approval rating has collapsed and whether he can survive the midterms ◼ Whether the US stock market is heading for a crash and what it means for your money ◼ Why the US strikes on Iran are raising the price of everything you buy ◼ How Russia and China are quietly strengthening their alliance and what it means for the West 00:00 Intro 02:17 Why 7 Out Of 10 Americans Now Oppose AI Data Centers 07:06 Why AI Could Trigger A Collapse And UBI Crisis 15:12 Are AI Founders Hiding The Real Risks From The Public? 23:37 Can AI Ever Be Built Responsibly Or Is That Impossible? 31:53 How AI Is Quietly Destroying Jobs 37:17 Why Massive Unemployment Could Arrive Faster Than Expected 46:14 Ads 48:22 What’s Really Happening Between Israel, Iran, And The Middle East 1:11:41 Did Trump Miscalculate How Long This Conflict Would Last? 1:15:29 Ads 1:17:50 Why America Is Rapidly Losing Its Patience 1:28:50 Are We Watching The Rise Of Socialism In Real Time? 1:33:48 Who Actually Has The Edge In The Next Presidential Election? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  You can follow Kevin, here: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4dc0x5p  YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DCE3vgv  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8irQNO6  You can purchase Kevin’s book, ‘Cold Hard Truth: On Family, Kids and Money’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/23ZO5Ki  You can follow Cenk, here: YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3nx7gGY  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/G8cqEC7  Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FFIza3k  You can purchase Cenk’s book, ‘Justice Is Coming: How Progressives Are Going to Take Over the Country and America Is Going to Love It’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BJHknnM  The Young Turks is live 6pm Eastern weekdays on YouTube and get your copy of Justice is Coming on https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1UqbchE The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode8 Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary and political commentator Cenk Uygur go head to head on whether AI will save or destroy the economy, why American politicians are being bought by AI companies, whether Israel is the real force driving America's war with Iran, and why Cenk believes Tucker Carlson is the only person who can save America in 2028. Kevin O'Leary is an entrepreneur, investor, and one of the most recognisable faces on Shark Tank. He is also the founder and chairman of O'Leary Ventures and bestselling author of ‘Cold Hard Truth’. Cenk Uygur is a Turkish-American political commentator and co-founder of The Young Turks, the the longest-running daily online stream in internet history. He is also the bestselling author of 'Justice Is Coming'. They explain: ◼ Whether AI will transform the economy or trigger an unemployment crisis ◼ Why Trump's approval rating has collapsed and whether he can survive the midterms ◼ Whether the US stock market is heading for a crash and what it means for your money ◼ Why the US strikes on Iran are raising the price of everything you buy ◼ How Russia and China are quietly strengthening their alliance and what it means for the West 00:00 Intro 02:17 Why 7 Out Of 10 Americans Now Oppose AI Data Centers 07:06 Why AI Could Trigger A Collapse And UBI Crisis 15:12 Are AI Founders Hiding The Real Risks From The Public? 23:37 Can AI Ever Be Built Responsibly Or Is That Impossible? 31:53 How AI Is Quietly Destroying Jobs 37:17 Why Massive Unemployment Could Arrive Faster Than Expected 46:14 Ads 48:22 What’s Really Happening Between Israel, Iran, And The Middle East 1:11:41 Did Trump Miscalculate How Long This Conflict Would Last? 1:15:29 Ads 1:17:50 Why America Is Rapidly Losing Its Patience 1:28:50 Are We Watching The Rise Of Socialism In Real Time? 1:33:48 Who Actually Has The Edge In The Next Presidential Election? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  You can follow Kevin, here: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4dc0x5p  YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DCE3vgv  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8irQNO6  You can purchase Kevin’s book, ‘Cold Hard Truth: On Family, Kids and Money’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/23ZO5Ki  You can follow Cenk, here: YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3nx7gGY  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/G8cqEC7  Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FFIza3k  You can purchase Cenk’s book, ‘Justice Is Coming: How Progressives Are Going to Take Over the Country and America Is Going to Love It’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BJHknnM  The Young Turks is live 6pm Eastern weekdays on YouTube and get your copy of Justice is Coming on https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1UqbchE The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode8 Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order

fullEMERGENCY DEBATE: The Economy Is About To Collapse! The 2026 AI Crisis Nobody Sees Coming835aa7a7-73cd-44d7-a515-8e5cb8d9e83eThu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +00006181https://216.73.216.191/allTags Trash or Treasure Read: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; James 2:1-4, 8-9 “Look what I found!” Juniper called as she ran down the steps of her aunt’s house. She had been looking through a pile of old stuff in the attic that her aunt was going to throw out. “Look! This old fruit jar has 1898 stamped on the bottom!” Juniper said, showing her find to her aunt. “It looks like one I saw that was worth a lot on an antique show my dad watches.” Aunt Claire smiled. “Well, you found this one, so you can keep it. But you’ll have to clean it up.” “Oh, I will!” Juniper beamed with pleasure as she went to clean the jar. When she finished, she brought the jar back and put it on the table. “Wow!” Aunt Claire said. “That looks like a whole new jar! By the way, Juniper, do you remember Becca who lives next door? She’s coming over pretty soon. I thought you’d like to have someone to play with.” Juniper groaned. “What’s the problem?” asked Aunt Claire. Juniper shrugged. “Becca’s family is…well…different, and she acts kind of weird. She’s not a Christian, and I seriously doubt she’ll ever become one. She doesn’t seem like someone who would, if you know what I mean.” Aunt Claire picked up Juniper’s jar. “Juniper, look at this jar—now that it’s cleaned up, it looks beautiful. Just think—it was in the trash pile. Until today, no one realized its value and saved it.” She turned the jar in her hands. “In a way, Becca is like this jar—and you and I are too.” “How are we like that jar?” Juniper asked. “Well, at one time we were in the trash pile of sin,” said Aunt Claire. “But Jesus found us, washed us, and made us new. He saved us from sin and gave us new life. We are valuable to Him, and Becca is valuable too—so valuable that Jesus died for her. He can save her and give her a whole new life, and He wants you to help her see how valuable she is by showing her His love.” Aunt Claire handed Juniper the jar, and she held it in her hands a moment before putting it back on the table. “Okay, Aunt Claire. I will.” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Do you see every person as valuable—even those who are different from you? God made everyone, and He values each person. He values them so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die so they could be saved from sin. Spend time with those who are different from you and let them know how valuable they are. Let them see God’s love in the way you treat them and value them. Today's Key Verse: If you are treating one person as more important than another, you are sinning. James 2:9 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Every person is valuable

Read: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; James 2:1-4, 8-9 “Look what I found!” Juniper called as she ran down the steps of her aunt’s house. She had been looking through a pile of old stuff in the attic that her aunt was going to throw out. “Look! This old fruit jar has 1898 stamped on the bottom!” Juniper said, showing her find to her aunt. “It looks like one I saw that was worth a lot on an antique show my dad watches.” Aunt Claire smiled. “Well, you found this one, so you can keep it. But you’ll have to clean it up.” “Oh, I will!” Juniper beamed with pleasure as she went to clean the jar. When she finished, she brought the jar back and put it on the table. “Wow!” Aunt Claire said. “That looks like a whole new jar! By the way, Juniper, do you remember Becca who lives next door? She’s coming over pretty soon. I thought you’d like to have someone to play with.” Juniper groaned. “What’s the problem?” asked Aunt Claire. Juniper shrugged. “Becca’s family is…well…different, and she acts kind of weird. She’s not a Christian, and I seriously doubt she’ll ever become one. She doesn’t seem like someone who would, if you know what I mean.” Aunt Claire picked up Juniper’s jar. “Juniper, look at this jar—now that it’s cleaned up, it looks beautiful. Just think—it was in the trash pile. Until today, no one realized its value and saved it.” She turned the jar in her hands. “In a way, Becca is like this jar—and you and I are too.” “How are we like that jar?” Juniper asked. “Well, at one time we were in the trash pile of sin,” said Aunt Claire. “But Jesus found us, washed us, and made us new. He saved us from sin and gave us new life. We are valuable to Him, and Becca is valuable too—so valuable that Jesus died for her. He can save her and give her a whole new life, and He wants you to help her see how valuable she is by showing her His love.” Aunt Claire handed Juniper the jar, and she held it in her hands a moment before putting it back on the table. “Okay, Aunt Claire. I will.” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Do you see every person as valuable—even those who are different from you? God made everyone, and He values each person. He values them so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die so they could be saved from sin. Spend time with those who are different from you and let them know how valuable they are. Let them see God’s love in the way you treat them and value them. Today's Key Verse: If you are treating one person as more important than another, you are sinning. James 2:9 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Every person is valuable

Trash or Treasure 0b3e8fa2-391c-41f6-a02b-1a9c6cc93af8Thu, 28 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2026) Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today's readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today's readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

full Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2026)53ae313f-e680-456b-8df7-f2588d93832cThu, 28 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 148: The Holy Spirit’s Work in the Liturgy (2026) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacramental economy, specifically the Holy Spirit’s work in the liturgy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that what Jesus makes possible, the Holy Spirit makes actual. We are made to live in the life of the risen Christ and that is what the Spirit brings about in us. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the importance of understanding that the Christian Liturgy springs from and fulfills the Jewish Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1091-1098. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacramental economy, specifically the Holy Spirit’s work in the liturgy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that what Jesus makes possible, the Holy Spirit makes actual. We are made to live in the life of the risen Christ and that is what the Spirit brings about in us. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the importance of understanding that the Christian Liturgy springs from and fulfills the Jewish Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1091-1098. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 148: The Holy Spirit’s Work in the Liturgy (2026)28f7946a-8270-4c37-ac51-0e03c41496d5Thu, 28 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags #416: Jesus, Don’t You Care? -Mark Part 15Scripture: Mark 4:35–41 Series: Mark Part 15 Have you ever been in a storm and felt afraid? In today’s episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and hear the incredible story of Jesus calming the storm. After a long day of teaching, Jesus and His disciples crossed the Sea of Galilee by boat. Many of the disciples were experienced fishermen, so they knew storms well—but this storm was terrifying. Today’s Key Truth:Storms do not mean Jesus has left us or stopped loving us. Jesus is powerful over creation, and He is also loving toward His people. When life feels scary, we can turn to Him, pray, ask for help, and remember His love shown clearly at the cross. This episode is part of our Gospel of Mark series. Keep listening as Mark shows us, little by little, who Jesus truly is. ----------------- Also, don’t forget to check out Minno, a wonderful Christian streaming option for kids and families. I was tired of streaming services actually causing me more work. I felt I had to vet so much content before they could watch and I appreciate with Minno I don’t have to do that. It’s great for elementary ages!Check Minno out! --------------- If your family would like to support Kids Bible Stories, you can join the Family Library for ad-free episodes, bedtime Bible stories, coloring pages, bonus content, and more at: patreon.com/kidsbiblestories

Scripture: Mark 4:35–41 Series: Mark Part 15 Have you ever been in a storm and felt afraid? In today’s episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and hear the incredible story of Jesus calming the storm. After a long day of teaching, Jesus and His disciples crossed the Sea of Galilee by boat. Many of the disciples were experienced fishermen, so they knew storms well—but this storm was terrifying. Today’s Key Truth:Storms do not mean Jesus has left us or stopped loving us. Jesus is powerful over creation, and He is also loving toward His people. When life feels scary, we can turn to Him, pray, ask for help, and remember His love shown clearly at the cross. This episode is part of our Gospel of Mark series. Keep listening as Mark shows us, little by little, who Jesus truly is. ----------------- Also, don’t forget to check out Minno, a wonderful Christian streaming option for kids and families. I was tired of streaming services actually causing me more work. I felt I had to vet so much content before they could watch and I appreciate with Minno I don’t have to do that. It’s great for elementary ages!Check Minno out! --------------- If your family would like to support Kids Bible Stories, you can join the Family Library for ad-free episodes, bedtime Bible stories, coloring pages, bonus content, and more at: patreon.com/kidsbiblestories

full #416: Jesus, Don’t You Care? -Mark Part 1591e7f837-6371-493f-831b-dbdcccace811Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 +00001092https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChrist's Invasion of HellAlmost two billion Christians recite the Apostles Creed which states "He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. And one more thing... he descended to hell. In this powerful reflection Father Martins reminds us how brilliant and all encompassing Jesus' victory on the cross was. Hell despite it's best efforts became a pawn in God's scheme and now that which is meant for evil, God uses for good. Thank You To Our Sponsors OneSkin- Get 15% off OneSkin with the code EXFILES at https://www.oneskin.co/EXFILES  Qualia- Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/EXFILES to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code EXFILES Runewood Rosaries- Get 15% off your order when you use our promo code EXFILES at Runewoodrosary.com. Wild Alaskan- Go to wildalaskan.com/EXFILES for $35 off your first order of premium Born Again Identity- Check out the first episode and sign up to receive the latest episodes on Fr. Gregory Pine's incredible reflection on figuring out life! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Almost two billion Christians recite the Apostles Creed which states "He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. And one more thing... he descended to hell. In this powerful reflection Father Martins reminds us how brilliant and all encompassing Jesus' victory on the cross was. Hell despite it's best efforts became a pawn in God's scheme and now that which is meant for evil, God uses for good. Thank You To Our Sponsors OneSkin- Get 15% off OneSkin with the code EXFILES at https://www.oneskin.co/EXFILES  Qualia- Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/EXFILES to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code EXFILES Runewood Rosaries- Get 15% off your order when you use our promo code EXFILES at Runewoodrosary.com. Wild Alaskan- Go to wildalaskan.com/EXFILES for $35 off your first order of premium Born Again Identity- Check out the first episode and sign up to receive the latest episodes on Fr. Gregory Pine's incredible reflection on figuring out life! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullChrist's Invasion of Helld47a1e82-9b5c-4cd1-b3bc-2830fafa8fc9Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Cookies and Creation Read: Genesis 1:1-3, 26-31; John 3:16 “Good morning, Amelia,” Heidi, Amelia’s stepmom, greeted her. “Good morning.” Amelia rubbed her eyes. “What are you making?” she asked, noticing all the ingredients Heidi had out. “Breakfast cookies!” Heidi smiled and held up a bag of raisins. “Would you like to help? I need some eggs cracked.” “Sure,” Amelia replied, pulling over a stool. “My mom says I’m good at cracking eggs. I love cooking.” “Then you’re the perfect person to help me make these cookies!” Heidi set the eggs on the counter. “You can crack two into that bowl.” Amelia did as she was asked. “Done,” she announced. “Now, let’s add some oats.” Heidi handed a measuring cup to Amelia, then leaned over her phone to say, “Open my Bible app.” Amelia frowned as she measured the oats. “Why do you listen to that book so much?” Heidi smiled. “Because it’s the best book in the world,” she replied as she added some chocolate chips to their mixture. “It’s about God and what He did for us through His Son, Jesus. Jesus saved me and changed my life.” “What did God do in the book?” Amelia asked, turning on the mixer. Heidi waited until the mixer was turned off. “Why do you like cooking?” she asked. “Making things is fun.” Amelia shrugged and eyed the ingredients they were using. “It’s cool to mix things like flour and oats together and get cookies out of it.” Heidi nodded. “One of the coolest things God did was make the world. And He didn’t start with flour or oats—He started with nothing. All He had to do was speak the entire world into existence.” Amelia looked at her skeptically. “The entire world?” “The entire world. He made us too, and He sent Jesus to save us from sin—our wrongs and everything that makes the world a broken place—so we could know and love God and live with Him forever. I enjoy reading the Bible because it teaches me about God and His love for us.” Heidi tapped on her tablet. “Do you want to hear the very first story in the Bible—the one where God created the world?” “I’d like that,” Amelia agreed as the pair began to roll the dough into balls. –Kimberly Brokish How about you? What’s the coolest thing you’ve made? Maybe it was a craft, a sweat treat, or a game you came up with. We can make a lot of things, but we have to start with something. Only God is powerful enough to make something out of nothing. He made everything there is, including you—and He wants to have a relationship with you. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Praise God today because He made you and loves you. Today's Key Verse: You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. Revelation 4:11 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: God created the entire world

Read: Genesis 1:1-3, 26-31; John 3:16 “Good morning, Amelia,” Heidi, Amelia’s stepmom, greeted her. “Good morning.” Amelia rubbed her eyes. “What are you making?” she asked, noticing all the ingredients Heidi had out. “Breakfast cookies!” Heidi smiled and held up a bag of raisins. “Would you like to help? I need some eggs cracked.” “Sure,” Amelia replied, pulling over a stool. “My mom says I’m good at cracking eggs. I love cooking.” “Then you’re the perfect person to help me make these cookies!” Heidi set the eggs on the counter. “You can crack two into that bowl.” Amelia did as she was asked. “Done,” she announced. “Now, let’s add some oats.” Heidi handed a measuring cup to Amelia, then leaned over her phone to say, “Open my Bible app.” Amelia frowned as she measured the oats. “Why do you listen to that book so much?” Heidi smiled. “Because it’s the best book in the world,” she replied as she added some chocolate chips to their mixture. “It’s about God and what He did for us through His Son, Jesus. Jesus saved me and changed my life.” “What did God do in the book?” Amelia asked, turning on the mixer. Heidi waited until the mixer was turned off. “Why do you like cooking?” she asked. “Making things is fun.” Amelia shrugged and eyed the ingredients they were using. “It’s cool to mix things like flour and oats together and get cookies out of it.” Heidi nodded. “One of the coolest things God did was make the world. And He didn’t start with flour or oats—He started with nothing. All He had to do was speak the entire world into existence.” Amelia looked at her skeptically. “The entire world?” “The entire world. He made us too, and He sent Jesus to save us from sin—our wrongs and everything that makes the world a broken place—so we could know and love God and live with Him forever. I enjoy reading the Bible because it teaches me about God and His love for us.” Heidi tapped on her tablet. “Do you want to hear the very first story in the Bible—the one where God created the world?” “I’d like that,” Amelia agreed as the pair began to roll the dough into balls. –Kimberly Brokish How about you? What’s the coolest thing you’ve made? Maybe it was a craft, a sweat treat, or a game you came up with. We can make a lot of things, but we have to start with something. Only God is powerful enough to make something out of nothing. He made everything there is, including you—and He wants to have a relationship with you. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Praise God today because He made you and loves you. Today's Key Verse: You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. Revelation 4:11 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: God created the entire world

Cookies and Creation bd7e65a8-d92c-48be-a82d-9121ee41292cWed, 27 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Temple Worship (2026) Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God's presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today's readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God's presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today's readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 147: Temple Worship (2026)2e37bec1-fc3b-4736-8ffb-e9a1fcfc7738Wed, 27 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Christ’s Work in the Liturgy (2026) We continue our examination of Christ’s acts through the sacraments that he instituted. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding that the sacraments are sacred signs that “make present efficaciously the grace they signify.” The sacraments specifically signify the Paschal mystery, Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. We also explore how the Paschal mystery cannot remain in the past. Though it occurred in time, it transcends all time and is made present in all time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1084-1090. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of Christ’s acts through the sacraments that he instituted. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding that the sacraments are sacred signs that “make present efficaciously the grace they signify.” The sacraments specifically signify the Paschal mystery, Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. We also explore how the Paschal mystery cannot remain in the past. Though it occurred in time, it transcends all time and is made present in all time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1084-1090. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 147: Christ’s Work in the Liturgy (2026)e500dac0-803a-48c8-b78f-b27ca88626eeWed, 27 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Construction Project Read: Proverbs 16:19-24 “Milo, listen to me say this verse,” Joel said as he helped his little brother learn a memory verse for Sunday school. He recited each word slowly. “Okay, now see if you can repeat it.” Milo tried to repeat the verse, but he stumbled over the unfamiliar words. Joel tried to help him, but eventually gave up. “You’re hopeless,” he said. “Go practice on your own. I have to finish my homework.” Milo looked forlorn. “I’ll do better,” he said. Joel rolled his eyes. “Yeah, right.” As Milo got up from the table, Joel saw his mom standing in the doorway. She smiled at Milo. “Go work on your verse in your room, and I’ll be in to help you in a few minutes.” After Milo left, Mom turned to Joel. “I’m disappointed in your attitude toward your brother. He struggles to learn things and needs help and encouragement.” “Okay. Sorry,” Joel said, flipping open his math book. Later that day, Joel’s dad put his tablet on the table and scrolled through some pictures. “These were taken before, during, and after the Harrison Hotel construction,” he said. “I need to choose photos to use in my article about the project.” Joel pointed to a picture. “I like this one—it’s a good before shot. You can see the entire old building and the crane.” He looked at the dates in the file names of the pictures. “Wow! They tore the old building down in just a week. Didn’t it take over a year to build the new one?” “Yes, it did,” replied Dad. “Unfortunately, it’s much easier to tear down than to build up—in most areas of life, not just construction.” Mom nodded. “For example, we often find it easier to criticize people for what they do wrong than to praise and encourage them. But none of us is perfect, are we?” She looked at Joel. “That’s why Jesus died to save us. He took the punishment for our sins so we could have freedom and forgiveness in Him, and we need to show His love to others by encouraging them when they’re struggling.” Joel sighed, remembering how impatient he had been with his brother. “I need to go find Milo,” he said, “and help him learn a verse.” –Rose Ross Zediker How about you? Do your words and attitude encourage others? If someone is struggling with something that’s not a problem for you, do you help them? If somebody does something well, do you say so? Trust Jesus to help you be an encourager. Use your words and attitude to show others His love by building them up instead of tearing them down. Today's Key Verse: Encourage each other every day. Hebrews 3:13 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Use encouraging words

Read: Proverbs 16:19-24 “Milo, listen to me say this verse,” Joel said as he helped his little brother learn a memory verse for Sunday school. He recited each word slowly. “Okay, now see if you can repeat it.” Milo tried to repeat the verse, but he stumbled over the unfamiliar words. Joel tried to help him, but eventually gave up. “You’re hopeless,” he said. “Go practice on your own. I have to finish my homework.” Milo looked forlorn. “I’ll do better,” he said. Joel rolled his eyes. “Yeah, right.” As Milo got up from the table, Joel saw his mom standing in the doorway. She smiled at Milo. “Go work on your verse in your room, and I’ll be in to help you in a few minutes.” After Milo left, Mom turned to Joel. “I’m disappointed in your attitude toward your brother. He struggles to learn things and needs help and encouragement.” “Okay. Sorry,” Joel said, flipping open his math book. Later that day, Joel’s dad put his tablet on the table and scrolled through some pictures. “These were taken before, during, and after the Harrison Hotel construction,” he said. “I need to choose photos to use in my article about the project.” Joel pointed to a picture. “I like this one—it’s a good before shot. You can see the entire old building and the crane.” He looked at the dates in the file names of the pictures. “Wow! They tore the old building down in just a week. Didn’t it take over a year to build the new one?” “Yes, it did,” replied Dad. “Unfortunately, it’s much easier to tear down than to build up—in most areas of life, not just construction.” Mom nodded. “For example, we often find it easier to criticize people for what they do wrong than to praise and encourage them. But none of us is perfect, are we?” She looked at Joel. “That’s why Jesus died to save us. He took the punishment for our sins so we could have freedom and forgiveness in Him, and we need to show His love to others by encouraging them when they’re struggling.” Joel sighed, remembering how impatient he had been with his brother. “I need to go find Milo,” he said, “and help him learn a verse.” –Rose Ross Zediker How about you? Do your words and attitude encourage others? If someone is struggling with something that’s not a problem for you, do you help them? If somebody does something well, do you say so? Trust Jesus to help you be an encourager. Use your words and attitude to show others His love by building them up instead of tearing them down. Today's Key Verse: Encourage each other every day. Hebrews 3:13 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Use encouraging words

Construction Project c82b730b-3f40-4566-8a91-59300dd31745Tue, 26 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Universal Church (2026) Fr. Mike reveals Solomon's plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today's readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon's plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today's readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 146: The Universal Church (2026)8ea75bea-dda6-4117-b233-f21697bde4a9Tue, 26 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Father’s Work in the Liturgy (2026) Together, we begin Section One on the sacramental economy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the sacramental economy is both what God has done for us and how we should participate in it. He also emphasizes the blessings we receive from the sacraments through the Father. We conclude with an examination on the dual dimension of the sacramental liturgy, that while we are praising the Father, we are praising the Father with his own gift, his own Son. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1076-1083. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we begin Section One on the sacramental economy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the sacramental economy is both what God has done for us and how we should participate in it. He also emphasizes the blessings we receive from the sacraments through the Father. We conclude with an examination on the dual dimension of the sacramental liturgy, that while we are praising the Father, we are praising the Father with his own gift, his own Son. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1076-1083. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 146: The Father’s Work in the Liturgy (2026)2d1dbe55-356a-4834-b120-49dea9e8d502Tue, 26 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags273 - The Heart with Greg PaiI know there's a lot of talk in the "self-help" environment about passion and purpose. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the noise. This is not the first expert I've interviewed on this topic. I think it's important to keep listening to different perspectives because they all speak to us slightly differently. This is an extremely important part of our journey as a man, and as a Catholic. God gave us a heart that is intended to guide and fuel our walk through life! Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Greg Pai and I explore the topic of passion, purpose, and meaning as a man. We walk through our own stories, look at what inspired us, and discuss what we've found with others. We ask some hard questions, and the conversation gets real about our struggles as men. No subject is safe - and we get into some areas that could be politically sensitive. You can find more about Greg Pai's books and other efforts at https://voiceoftheheartbooks.com/. I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.)

I know there's a lot of talk in the "self-help" environment about passion and purpose. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the noise. This is not the first expert I've interviewed on this topic. I think it's important to keep listening to different perspectives because they all speak to us slightly differently. This is an extremely important part of our journey as a man, and as a Catholic. God gave us a heart that is intended to guide and fuel our walk through life! Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Greg Pai and I explore the topic of passion, purpose, and meaning as a man. We walk through our own stories, look at what inspired us, and discuss what we've found with others. We ask some hard questions, and the conversation gets real about our struggles as men. No subject is safe - and we get into some areas that could be politically sensitive. You can find more about Greg Pai's books and other efforts at https://voiceoftheheartbooks.com/. I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.)

full273 - The Heart with Greg Paib7e9f570-f3e8-4b8e-b831-40ec67dd8c1eMon, 25 May 2026 12:30:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBruno Fernandes: Roy Keane Twisted My Words. They Offered Me £200M, I Said No.Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reveals what happened the night his agent called with the news that United wanted him, how the club is rebuilding its winning culture, what great management and leadership actually looks like, and what really happened with the Roy Keane criticism .  Bruno Fernandes is the captain of Manchester United and one of the most driven midfielders of his generation. Since joining in 2020, he has scored 108 goals in 328 appearances, won the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award a record 5 times, and equalled the Premier League's all-time single-season assist record with 20 assists this season. He explains:  ◼ How his father's parenting style shaped him into the player and person he is today ◼ How growing up playing against boys five years older than him made him fearless ◼ What he said to Harry Maguire the moment he was handed the captain's armband ◼ Why taking risks is one of the most important things he does on a pitch ◼ Why he turned down a reported £200 million offer to leave Manchester United 00:00 Intro 02:09 How Bruno Learned His Winning Mentality From His Father 05:23 Why Bruno Was Already Different at 5 Years Old 08:16 How Francesco Guidolin Helped Shape Bruno’s Career 11:40 What Bruno Really Dreamed About at 18 12:06 Why Tottenham Nearly Signed Bruno 13:45 The Moment Bruno Found Out Manchester United Wanted Him 21:51 How Football Culture Has Changed Inside the Game 32:14 Social Media and Footballers' Interactions 35:12 Why Bruno Believes Every Manager Deserves Backing 36:51 What Actually Makes a Great Football Manager 37:30 How Bruno Treats Players 39:32 What Happens Inside the Dressing Room During Bad Runs 42:43 The Key Change Michael Brought to Manchester United 47:59 Why Bruno Thinks Taking Risks Is Essential 54:06 Ads 54:37 The Position Bruno Loves Playing Most 58:35 Bruno Never Seems to Get Tired 1:00:08 What Being Manchester United Captain Really Means to Bruno 1:03:20 Why This Season Feels Different for Bruno 1:05:16 Bruno Responds to Roy Keane’s Criticism 1:10:09 The Emotional Voicemails Bruno Received From Teammates 1:14:07 Why Being Human Matters More Than Football to Bruno 1:17:56 Ads 1:18:32 Why Bruno Rejected Huge Offers to Leave Manchester United 1:22:09 The Importance of Family For Bruno 1:30:06 What Must Change for United to Compete for Titles Again 1:31:19 Bruno’s Definition of Success Five Years From Now Follow Bruno: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Bh3r8R7 X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GGhEBj3  Facebook - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4IPRmSU The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2io2A  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY   Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com/DOAC for 20% off Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reveals what happened the night his agent called with the news that United wanted him, how the club is rebuilding its winning culture, what great management and leadership actually looks like, and what really happened with the Roy Keane criticism .  Bruno Fernandes is the captain of Manchester United and one of the most driven midfielders of his generation. Since joining in 2020, he has scored 108 goals in 328 appearances, won the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award a record 5 times, and equalled the Premier League's all-time single-season assist record with 20 assists this season. He explains:  ◼ How his father's parenting style shaped him into the player and person he is today ◼ How growing up playing against boys five years older than him made him fearless ◼ What he said to Harry Maguire the moment he was handed the captain's armband ◼ Why taking risks is one of the most important things he does on a pitch ◼ Why he turned down a reported £200 million offer to leave Manchester United 00:00 Intro 02:09 How Bruno Learned His Winning Mentality From His Father 05:23 Why Bruno Was Already Different at 5 Years Old 08:16 How Francesco Guidolin Helped Shape Bruno’s Career 11:40 What Bruno Really Dreamed About at 18 12:06 Why Tottenham Nearly Signed Bruno 13:45 The Moment Bruno Found Out Manchester United Wanted Him 21:51 How Football Culture Has Changed Inside the Game 32:14 Social Media and Footballers' Interactions 35:12 Why Bruno Believes Every Manager Deserves Backing 36:51 What Actually Makes a Great Football Manager 37:30 How Bruno Treats Players 39:32 What Happens Inside the Dressing Room During Bad Runs 42:43 The Key Change Michael Brought to Manchester United 47:59 Why Bruno Thinks Taking Risks Is Essential 54:06 Ads 54:37 The Position Bruno Loves Playing Most 58:35 Bruno Never Seems to Get Tired 1:00:08 What Being Manchester United Captain Really Means to Bruno 1:03:20 Why This Season Feels Different for Bruno 1:05:16 Bruno Responds to Roy Keane’s Criticism 1:10:09 The Emotional Voicemails Bruno Received From Teammates 1:14:07 Why Being Human Matters More Than Football to Bruno 1:17:56 Ads 1:18:32 Why Bruno Rejected Huge Offers to Leave Manchester United 1:22:09 The Importance of Family For Bruno 1:30:06 What Must Change for United to Compete for Titles Again 1:31:19 Bruno’s Definition of Success Five Years From Now Follow Bruno: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Bh3r8R7 X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GGhEBj3  Facebook - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4IPRmSU The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2io2A  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY   Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com/DOAC for 20% off Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven

fullBruno Fernandes: Roy Keane Twisted My Words. They Offered Me £200M, I Said No.a7788c5a-8583-428a-a142-2dbbd29a8045Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +00005703https://216.73.216.191/allTags Peaceful Sleep Read: Psalm 139:5-12 Tyler sat up in bed. What’s that noise? he wondered. He and his family had moved to a new house, and now he slept in a strange new room. Somehow he didn’t feel safe the way he had back in his old, familiar home. Tyler heard the noise again. I don’t like this room! I don’t want to sleep here! he thought. He jumped out of bed and bolted down the stairs to find his mom. “Tyler!” Mom said when he rushed into the living room. “What’s wrong?” “What’s that noise, Mom?” Tyler asked. Mom listened for a moment. “There’s a bit of thunder in the distance,” she said. “It won’t hurt you.” Tyler knew his mom was right. The noise did sound like thunder, and it wasn’t even close. There was nothing to be afraid of, but he was still scared. “I don’t like my new room,” he said. Mom put her arm around him. “Sometimes it’s hard to get used to a new house.” She pointed to the little dog sitting at her feet. “I think Sprout still feels a little strange here too. Why don’t you take him to your room? He’ll keep you company.” Tyler looked at the puppy. “Okay,” he said. “Come on, Sprout. I’ll take care of you.” Mom went to tuck Tyler back into his bed. “When you feel afraid, remember that we didn’t move away from God,” she said. “Jesus is right here with you, just like He was at our old house—even when it’s dark and there’s a storm outside. You can trust Him to take care of you.” When Tyler heard the sound of thunder again a little later, he pulled the blanket snugly around himself and Sprout. “You aren’t scared when you know I’m close—you know I’ll take care of you and keep you safe, don’t you?” he asked as he stroked the puppy’s head. “I’m not scared either, because I know Jesus is here with me. He’ll take care of me.” Then Tyler and Sprout closed their eyes and went to sleep. –Karen Cogan How about you? Do you have trouble getting to sleep when things seem scary or new? You may move to a new place, but you can never move away from Jesus. If you know Him as your Savior, He is with you everywhere, all the time. Trust Him to be with you when you need Him and to take care of you. Then close your eyes and enjoy the peaceful sleep and rest He has for you. Today's Key Verse: In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. Psalm 4:8 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Sleep well—Jesus is with you

Read: Psalm 139:5-12 Tyler sat up in bed. What’s that noise? he wondered. He and his family had moved to a new house, and now he slept in a strange new room. Somehow he didn’t feel safe the way he had back in his old, familiar home. Tyler heard the noise again. I don’t like this room! I don’t want to sleep here! he thought. He jumped out of bed and bolted down the stairs to find his mom. “Tyler!” Mom said when he rushed into the living room. “What’s wrong?” “What’s that noise, Mom?” Tyler asked. Mom listened for a moment. “There’s a bit of thunder in the distance,” she said. “It won’t hurt you.” Tyler knew his mom was right. The noise did sound like thunder, and it wasn’t even close. There was nothing to be afraid of, but he was still scared. “I don’t like my new room,” he said. Mom put her arm around him. “Sometimes it’s hard to get used to a new house.” She pointed to the little dog sitting at her feet. “I think Sprout still feels a little strange here too. Why don’t you take him to your room? He’ll keep you company.” Tyler looked at the puppy. “Okay,” he said. “Come on, Sprout. I’ll take care of you.” Mom went to tuck Tyler back into his bed. “When you feel afraid, remember that we didn’t move away from God,” she said. “Jesus is right here with you, just like He was at our old house—even when it’s dark and there’s a storm outside. You can trust Him to take care of you.” When Tyler heard the sound of thunder again a little later, he pulled the blanket snugly around himself and Sprout. “You aren’t scared when you know I’m close—you know I’ll take care of you and keep you safe, don’t you?” he asked as he stroked the puppy’s head. “I’m not scared either, because I know Jesus is here with me. He’ll take care of me.” Then Tyler and Sprout closed their eyes and went to sleep. –Karen Cogan How about you? Do you have trouble getting to sleep when things seem scary or new? You may move to a new place, but you can never move away from Jesus. If you know Him as your Savior, He is with you everywhere, all the time. Trust Him to be with you when you need Him and to take care of you. Then close your eyes and enjoy the peaceful sleep and rest He has for you. Today's Key Verse: In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. Psalm 4:8 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Sleep well—Jesus is with you

Peaceful Sleep d786c109-f677-4832-9665-97dde0e31a26Mon, 25 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2026) Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon's greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he's done for us. He is learning from his father's mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today's readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon's greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he's done for us. He is learning from his father's mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today's readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2026)43e15024-5246-46ca-9006-90aa027bcc59Mon, 25 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Introduction to the Liturgy (2026) Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section of the Catechism examining the liturgy. We start with an exploration of the questions of “why” the liturgy and “what” the liturgy is. Fr. Mike explains that it is through the liturgy that we are able to encounter the grace that Jesus Christ has won for us. He emphasizes that it is the liturgy that gives us access to God, himself. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1066-1075. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section of the Catechism examining the liturgy. We start with an exploration of the questions of “why” the liturgy and “what” the liturgy is. Fr. Mike explains that it is through the liturgy that we are able to encounter the grace that Jesus Christ has won for us. He emphasizes that it is the liturgy that gives us access to God, himself. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1066-1075. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 145: Introduction to the Liturgy (2026)caaf458f-8be2-4c23-89a2-5d7fff2f2b80Mon, 25 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Disposable Friends Read: John 15:13-15 Cara took her cookie and a glass of milk into the utility room where Mom was folding laundry. “Mom, can I invite Amber over?” she asked. “She’s my new friend.” Cara dunked the cookie into her milk. Mom added a towel to the stack on the dryer. “And you probably want to invite Jasmine too, right?” Cara shook her head. “No, I don’t want her over. We had a fight. Anyway, Amber is much more popular.” “Oh?” Mom frowned slightly as she handed Cara a stack of towels. “Take these to the bathroom, please.” As Cara set her milk on the dryer, Mom asked, “Are Kenzie and Madison still your friends?” Cara shrugged. “They’re okay, I guess, but Amber’s more fun.” She turned to leave. “Hey, Mom, can I—oops!” Cara’s arm bumped the glass of milk, and it poured down the side of the dryer. “Sorry!” Cara set the stack of towels down and picked up the one on top to wipe up the spilled milk. “Don’t use that clean towel!” Mom said. She quickly pulled paper towels from the roll on the wall. “Here, use these.” Cara sopped up the milk and threw the paper towels into the trash. Mom watched thoughtfully. “Paper towels are pretty handy,” she said. “They’re disposable. Just use them and toss them.” Cara nodded. “That’s what’s good about them.” “Yes, but what’s not good is that you’ve been treating your friends like paper towels,” said Mom. “You seem to think it’s okay to use them and throw them away. What if Jesus treated us like we were disposable? If He threw us out whenever we got smudged with sin? But He’ll never do that because we’re valuable to Him. He loves us and promises to clean us when we get dirty. And He wants you to treat your friends like they’re valuable too.” She pointed to the fluffy yellow towel on top of the stack. “When a friendship gets smudged, clean it with love and forgiveness.” Cara thought about that as she picked up the stack of fresh, clean-smelling towels. “Can I invite Amber and Jasmine and Kenzie and Madison over?” she asked. “All of them?” Mom laughed. “All right. Invite all of them. The more the merrier!” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Do you spend time repairing and maintaining your friendships? Or if a friendship gets smudged, do you just toss it and move on? Friends are among the many blessings God gives us. Friendships are so important that Jesus calls those who trust and obey Him His friends. So value your friends the way Jesus values His. Care for the friends you have, and make new ones too! Today's Key Verse: Never abandon a friend. Proverbs 27:10 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Value your friends

Read: John 15:13-15 Cara took her cookie and a glass of milk into the utility room where Mom was folding laundry. “Mom, can I invite Amber over?” she asked. “She’s my new friend.” Cara dunked the cookie into her milk. Mom added a towel to the stack on the dryer. “And you probably want to invite Jasmine too, right?” Cara shook her head. “No, I don’t want her over. We had a fight. Anyway, Amber is much more popular.” “Oh?” Mom frowned slightly as she handed Cara a stack of towels. “Take these to the bathroom, please.” As Cara set her milk on the dryer, Mom asked, “Are Kenzie and Madison still your friends?” Cara shrugged. “They’re okay, I guess, but Amber’s more fun.” She turned to leave. “Hey, Mom, can I—oops!” Cara’s arm bumped the glass of milk, and it poured down the side of the dryer. “Sorry!” Cara set the stack of towels down and picked up the one on top to wipe up the spilled milk. “Don’t use that clean towel!” Mom said. She quickly pulled paper towels from the roll on the wall. “Here, use these.” Cara sopped up the milk and threw the paper towels into the trash. Mom watched thoughtfully. “Paper towels are pretty handy,” she said. “They’re disposable. Just use them and toss them.” Cara nodded. “That’s what’s good about them.” “Yes, but what’s not good is that you’ve been treating your friends like paper towels,” said Mom. “You seem to think it’s okay to use them and throw them away. What if Jesus treated us like we were disposable? If He threw us out whenever we got smudged with sin? But He’ll never do that because we’re valuable to Him. He loves us and promises to clean us when we get dirty. And He wants you to treat your friends like they’re valuable too.” She pointed to the fluffy yellow towel on top of the stack. “When a friendship gets smudged, clean it with love and forgiveness.” Cara thought about that as she picked up the stack of fresh, clean-smelling towels. “Can I invite Amber and Jasmine and Kenzie and Madison over?” she asked. “All of them?” Mom laughed. “All right. Invite all of them. The more the merrier!” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Do you spend time repairing and maintaining your friendships? Or if a friendship gets smudged, do you just toss it and move on? Friends are among the many blessings God gives us. Friendships are so important that Jesus calls those who trust and obey Him His friends. So value your friends the way Jesus values His. Care for the friends you have, and make new ones too! Today's Key Verse: Never abandon a friend. Proverbs 27:10 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Value your friends

Disposable Friends 88dce541-7d7c-4f47-b299-2f20a4b9c0a8Sun, 24 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: David's Last Words (2026) Fr. Mike looks into David's last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David's advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today's readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks into David's last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David's advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today's readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 144: David's Last Words (2026)1d284d50-61d7-4ddc-87b7-7b7585594d01Sun, 24 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: How We Worship (Part 2 Introduction with Bishop Andrew Cozzens) (2026) Part 2 of the Catechism—the Second Pillar—is about “how we worship” through the Liturgy and the sacraments. Fr. Mike sits down with Bishop Andrew Cozzens to discuss the significance of the way we worship God and how Jesus meets us in the sacraments. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Part 2 of the Catechism—the Second Pillar—is about “how we worship” through the Liturgy and the sacraments. Fr. Mike sits down with Bishop Andrew Cozzens to discuss the significance of the way we worship God and how Jesus meets us in the sacraments. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 144: How We Worship (Part 2 Introduction with Bishop Andrew Cozzens) (2026)65d648db-8246-45c4-a5e7-d7f4522937bbSun, 24 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/24/26 Near Occasion of Grace Homily from Pentecost Sunday. God always answers our prayers, but our prayers do not control or convince Him. We can say that "prayer works", but we must be very careful to know what we mean if we were to utter such words. Mass Readings from May 24, 2026: Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. God always answers our prayers, but our prayers do not control or convince Him. We can say that "prayer works", but we must be very careful to know what we mean if we were to utter such words. Mass Readings from May 24, 2026: Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full05/24/26 Near Occasion of Graceb0c7fd3c-0f73-4672-83ed-374dbdaa8212Sat, 23 May 2026 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Boot Camp Read: Zephaniah 3:14-17; Hebrews 13:5-6 Ding dong, chimed the doorbell. “Wyatt!” Mom called. “You have a package!” Wyatt galloped down the stairs. “Who’s it from?” he asked. Mom squinted at the return address on the package. “It looks like it’s from your Uncle Dale in Texas. I think it’s your birthday present,” she said, handing it to Wyatt. “All right!” Wyatt ripped open the package. A few minutes later his bare feet were hidden in genuine cowboy boots. “Very nice. Now all you need is a horse,” Mom said with a grin. “Why don’t you go show them to your brother?” Wyatt clomped down the hallway and into his older brother’s room where Jared was packing for military boot camp. “Hey, Jared,” Wyatt said, pointing to his new footwear. “Check it out—boot camp.” Jared laughed. “Nice. From Uncle Dale?” Wyatt nodded. “Yep,” he said as he climbed up on Jared’s bed and made himself comfortable. “What kinds of things will you do at boot camp?” he asked. “It’s ten weeks of intense military training. They’ll teach us discipline and a new vocabulary. We’ll take orders without asking questions and learn to take care of our team members. I’ll also learn how to get ready to protect our country and keep its citizens safe—even if it means dying for them.” “Wow. Are you scared, Jared?” Wyatt asked, wide-eyed. “I would be.” “I wouldn’t be telling the truth if I said I wasn’t a little scared,” Jared confessed. “But I’ve been reading about men in the Bible like Joshua and David who depended on God to help them fight battles, and I can depend on God too. I know that because Jesus died to save me, I can trust Him to be with me in every situation—even in death. Remembering that gives me courage, even if my heart is beating like crazy.” Staring at his shiny new boots, Wyatt had an idea. “While you’re gone,” he told Jared, “I’m going to wear my boots every day. And every time I put them on, I’m going to pray for you.” “Thanks, little brother,” Jared said, ruffling Wyatt’s hair. “That means a lot.” He grinned. “Just don’t forget to wash your feet!” –Kelly Hope How about you? Do you ever feel scared or lonely? You may not be leaving home to fight for your country, but there may be something else in your life that’s making you feel alone and afraid—like a new school or a divorce in your family. Remember that Jesus is with you in every situation. Trust Him to give you courage, and pray for others who may be scared and lonely too. Today's Key Verse: Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Don’t be afraid—God is with you

Read: Zephaniah 3:14-17; Hebrews 13:5-6 Ding dong, chimed the doorbell. “Wyatt!” Mom called. “You have a package!” Wyatt galloped down the stairs. “Who’s it from?” he asked. Mom squinted at the return address on the package. “It looks like it’s from your Uncle Dale in Texas. I think it’s your birthday present,” she said, handing it to Wyatt. “All right!” Wyatt ripped open the package. A few minutes later his bare feet were hidden in genuine cowboy boots. “Very nice. Now all you need is a horse,” Mom said with a grin. “Why don’t you go show them to your brother?” Wyatt clomped down the hallway and into his older brother’s room where Jared was packing for military boot camp. “Hey, Jared,” Wyatt said, pointing to his new footwear. “Check it out—boot camp.” Jared laughed. “Nice. From Uncle Dale?” Wyatt nodded. “Yep,” he said as he climbed up on Jared’s bed and made himself comfortable. “What kinds of things will you do at boot camp?” he asked. “It’s ten weeks of intense military training. They’ll teach us discipline and a new vocabulary. We’ll take orders without asking questions and learn to take care of our team members. I’ll also learn how to get ready to protect our country and keep its citizens safe—even if it means dying for them.” “Wow. Are you scared, Jared?” Wyatt asked, wide-eyed. “I would be.” “I wouldn’t be telling the truth if I said I wasn’t a little scared,” Jared confessed. “But I’ve been reading about men in the Bible like Joshua and David who depended on God to help them fight battles, and I can depend on God too. I know that because Jesus died to save me, I can trust Him to be with me in every situation—even in death. Remembering that gives me courage, even if my heart is beating like crazy.” Staring at his shiny new boots, Wyatt had an idea. “While you’re gone,” he told Jared, “I’m going to wear my boots every day. And every time I put them on, I’m going to pray for you.” “Thanks, little brother,” Jared said, ruffling Wyatt’s hair. “That means a lot.” He grinned. “Just don’t forget to wash your feet!” –Kelly Hope How about you? Do you ever feel scared or lonely? You may not be leaving home to fight for your country, but there may be something else in your life that’s making you feel alone and afraid—like a new school or a divorce in your family. Remember that Jesus is with you in every situation. Trust Him to give you courage, and pray for others who may be scared and lonely too. Today's Key Verse: Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Don’t be afraid—God is with you

Boot Camp 18ce7ca1-459e-4d8f-b63a-fdd9fc286750Sat, 23 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2026) Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today's readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today's readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today's readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today's readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2026)1d8b13cf-10bc-4af7-ab96-4756a14147ffSat, 23 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Amen (2026) Congratulations, we have come to the conclusion of Part One of the Catechism! Fr. Mike reviews the last “nugget” section on death and judgment, inviting us to regularly ponder the moment of our own death and judgment before our Lord. We conclude today with an explanation of the meaning of the word “amen” and the significance it has for our belief in God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1051-1065. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Congratulations, we have come to the conclusion of Part One of the Catechism! Fr. Mike reviews the last “nugget” section on death and judgment, inviting us to regularly ponder the moment of our own death and judgment before our Lord. We conclude today with an explanation of the meaning of the word “amen” and the significance it has for our belief in God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1051-1065. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 143: Amen (2026)4c6003c1-ac98-4282-9cd8-0c3162021ca7Sat, 23 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsdo you believe you have favor with God?Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads Genesis chapters 39-41. We heard you and saw your comments about wanting to continue the story of Jospeh - so grab your Bible's, your journals, and let's dive deeper into what God has for us today. "The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he served in the home of his Egyptian master." Genesis 39:2 _____________________________________________ ☆ Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at ➤ bollandbranch.com/CWCOI with code CWCOI.  ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ For up to 65% off your order, head to ➤ VeracityHealth.co and use code COFFEE. ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-belfast-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads Genesis chapters 39-41. We heard you and saw your comments about wanting to continue the story of Jospeh - so grab your Bible's, your journals, and let's dive deeper into what God has for us today. "The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he served in the home of his Egyptian master." Genesis 39:2 _____________________________________________ ☆ Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at ➤ bollandbranch.com/CWCOI with code CWCOI.  ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ For up to 65% off your order, head to ➤ VeracityHealth.co and use code COFFEE. ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-belfast-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fulldo you believe you have favor with God?1420734b-41d3-4bbc-8af2-97e37f08cdf0Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFather Josiah & Greek Orthodoxy | Girls Gone BibleHi GGB :) On this episode of Girls Gone Bible, we're honored to sit down with Father Josiah for a beautiful conversation surrounding Orthodoxy, Protestantism, the early Church Fathers, the gospel, and the person of Jesus Christ. Together, we explore the history of the Church, the depth of Christian tradition, and the centrality of Jesus in all things.   This conversation is rich, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in a shared love for Christ and His Church. we love you soooooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤https://ggb.supporting... COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsGoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! OLIVE & JUNE Build your mani system www.Oliveandjune.com/GGB   NOCD  Book a free 15-minute call to learn more.  www.NOCD.COM   AVOCADO GREEN MATTRESS Go to AvocadoGreenMattress.com/GGB and check out their mattress and bedding sale!   SHOPIFY Sign up for one-dollar-per-month www.Shopify. com/ggb   GLORIFY Download now www.glorify-app.com/ggb Active Skin Repair www.activeskinrepair.com Use Code GGB at checkout FOR 20% OFF   GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY  www.GCU.edu Find your purpose at GCU.   The Missing Peace by Tim Ross  Order now www.upsettheworld.com/themissingpeacebook  

Hi GGB :) On this episode of Girls Gone Bible, we're honored to sit down with Father Josiah for a beautiful conversation surrounding Orthodoxy, Protestantism, the early Church Fathers, the gospel, and the person of Jesus Christ. Together, we explore the history of the Church, the depth of Christian tradition, and the centrality of Jesus in all things.   This conversation is rich, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in a shared love for Christ and His Church. we love you soooooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤https://ggb.supporting... COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsGoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! OLIVE & JUNE Build your mani system www.Oliveandjune.com/GGB   NOCD  Book a free 15-minute call to learn more.  www.NOCD.COM   AVOCADO GREEN MATTRESS Go to AvocadoGreenMattress.com/GGB and check out their mattress and bedding sale!   SHOPIFY Sign up for one-dollar-per-month www.Shopify. com/ggb   GLORIFY Download now www.glorify-app.com/ggb Active Skin Repair www.activeskinrepair.com Use Code GGB at checkout FOR 20% OFF   GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY  www.GCU.edu Find your purpose at GCU.   The Missing Peace by Tim Ross  Order now www.upsettheworld.com/themissingpeacebook  

fullFather Josiah & Greek Orthodoxy | Girls Gone Bible6d6532fe-ef46-4724-88d5-3972d1caa0f6Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: AI Safety Expert Predicts The Next 20 Years! Will It Really Take All Jobs?Dr. Roman Yampolskiy is a leading voice in AI safety and a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering. He coined the term “AI safety” in 2010 and has published over 100 papers on the dangers of AI. In today’s moment, Roman unpacks the jobs AI might replace, and how the idea of work itself could be challenged. Driverless cars, humanoid robots, superintelligence on the horizon…is it too late to regain control? What will our future actually look like? Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/kM19qMRnG2b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/D8XtGbUnG2b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Roman: https://www.romanyampolskiy.com/

Dr. Roman Yampolskiy is a leading voice in AI safety and a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering. He coined the term “AI safety” in 2010 and has published over 100 papers on the dangers of AI. In today’s moment, Roman unpacks the jobs AI might replace, and how the idea of work itself could be challenged. Driverless cars, humanoid robots, superintelligence on the horizon…is it too late to regain control? What will our future actually look like? Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/kM19qMRnG2b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/D8XtGbUnG2b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Roman: https://www.romanyampolskiy.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: AI Safety Expert Predicts The Next 20 Years! Will It Really Take All Jobs?a95c2562-9dc7-46f0-9b48-2c8ef7aa547eFri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +00002189https://216.73.216.191/allTags Pen Pals Read: John 20:24-31; 2 Corinthians 5:7; James 2:23 “We’re going to have pen pals for an English project this semester!” Moriah told her parents. “We each got the name of a kid our age in another state, and we’re supposed to exchange letters—real letters, no texts or emails or anything like that. My pen pal’s name is Ryleigh.” Moriah sat down that evening and wrote her first letter to Ryleigh. She told all about herself, her family, and her church. Soon a reply came from Ryleigh. It contained a picture and told about Ryleigh’s big family and their house in the country. Ryleigh also mentioned that her family didn’t go to church. During the next several months, Moriah and Ryleigh wrote many letters. Then one afternoon, Moriah came running into the kitchen, holding a letter in her hand. “Mom! Mom! Ryleigh’s dad is coming here on a business trip, and he said Ryleigh could come too. Can she stay with us that weekend? Please?” Mom laughed. “Sure, honey. That’s fine if it’s okay with her dad.” Ryleigh’s dad dropped her off at Moriah’s house a couple weeks later, and the girls had a great time together. Each night after supper, Dad read a few verses from the Bible. One night, he read a verse that referred to Abraham as a friend of God. “Mr. Davis,” Ryleigh said, “I don’t know who Abraham was, but how could he be God’s friend? We can’t see God or hear Him, so how can anybody be friends with Him?” “Tell me something, Ryleigh,” said Dad. “Before this weekend, you and Moriah never met. Yet you seem to be good friends. How did that happen?” “Well, Moriah told me all about herself in her letters. So by the time I came here to visit, I felt like I already knew her.” Dad nodded. “Well, God has written us a letter too—the Bible. It tells us who He is and how much He loves all of us. It tells the story of Jesus, God’s Son, who died for us and rose again so we could become God’s friends and know Him personally, even though we can’t see Him.” Ryleigh thought about that, then looked at Moriah. “Well, I’m sure glad I got to know Moriah. I think I’d like to know more about Jesus too.” –Jan L. Hansen How about you? Are you a friend of God? Even though you can’t see Him, you can learn about Him by reading the Bible—His letter to you. You can become His friend by trusting in Jesus. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) You can have faith that He’s given you eternal life and will always be with you. And you can look forward to one day seeing Him face-to-face and living with Him forever! Today's Key Verse: You have never seen [Jesus] but you love Him. You cannot see Him now but you are putting your trust in Him. 1 Peter 1:8 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: You can know God by faith

Read: John 20:24-31; 2 Corinthians 5:7; James 2:23 “We’re going to have pen pals for an English project this semester!” Moriah told her parents. “We each got the name of a kid our age in another state, and we’re supposed to exchange letters—real letters, no texts or emails or anything like that. My pen pal’s name is Ryleigh.” Moriah sat down that evening and wrote her first letter to Ryleigh. She told all about herself, her family, and her church. Soon a reply came from Ryleigh. It contained a picture and told about Ryleigh’s big family and their house in the country. Ryleigh also mentioned that her family didn’t go to church. During the next several months, Moriah and Ryleigh wrote many letters. Then one afternoon, Moriah came running into the kitchen, holding a letter in her hand. “Mom! Mom! Ryleigh’s dad is coming here on a business trip, and he said Ryleigh could come too. Can she stay with us that weekend? Please?” Mom laughed. “Sure, honey. That’s fine if it’s okay with her dad.” Ryleigh’s dad dropped her off at Moriah’s house a couple weeks later, and the girls had a great time together. Each night after supper, Dad read a few verses from the Bible. One night, he read a verse that referred to Abraham as a friend of God. “Mr. Davis,” Ryleigh said, “I don’t know who Abraham was, but how could he be God’s friend? We can’t see God or hear Him, so how can anybody be friends with Him?” “Tell me something, Ryleigh,” said Dad. “Before this weekend, you and Moriah never met. Yet you seem to be good friends. How did that happen?” “Well, Moriah told me all about herself in her letters. So by the time I came here to visit, I felt like I already knew her.” Dad nodded. “Well, God has written us a letter too—the Bible. It tells us who He is and how much He loves all of us. It tells the story of Jesus, God’s Son, who died for us and rose again so we could become God’s friends and know Him personally, even though we can’t see Him.” Ryleigh thought about that, then looked at Moriah. “Well, I’m sure glad I got to know Moriah. I think I’d like to know more about Jesus too.” –Jan L. Hansen How about you? Are you a friend of God? Even though you can’t see Him, you can learn about Him by reading the Bible—His letter to you. You can become His friend by trusting in Jesus. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) You can have faith that He’s given you eternal life and will always be with you. And you can look forward to one day seeing Him face-to-face and living with Him forever! Today's Key Verse: You have never seen [Jesus] but you love Him. You cannot see Him now but you are putting your trust in Him. 1 Peter 1:8 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: You can know God by faith

Pen Pals 99a33487-0480-4983-a7b2-4901fadb813dFri, 22 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2026) Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one's tempting. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one's tempting. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2026)dd80635f-1ddf-4d77-92eb-85c29c635cb8Fri, 22 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: The New Heaven and the New Earth (2026) What will happen to humanity and the entire universe at the end of time? Fr. Mike shares with us the joyous hope of the new heaven and the new earth that awaits us after the Last Judgment. We learn that “at the end of time, the Kingdom of God will come in its fullness,” and all of creation will be redeemed and renewed. There will be no more weeping, mourning, nor pain, for death shall be no more. Fr. Mike invites us to hold on to this hope as we struggle on this side of heaven and await this great promise. Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1042-1050. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What will happen to humanity and the entire universe at the end of time? Fr. Mike shares with us the joyous hope of the new heaven and the new earth that awaits us after the Last Judgment. We learn that “at the end of time, the Kingdom of God will come in its fullness,” and all of creation will be redeemed and renewed. There will be no more weeping, mourning, nor pain, for death shall be no more. Fr. Mike invites us to hold on to this hope as we struggle on this side of heaven and await this great promise. Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1042-1050. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 142: The New Heaven and the New Earth (2026)878e87c6-7e7d-4001-96cb-499aa6f9ebb9Fri, 22 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Sin Jesus Spoke About Most Seriously (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) "Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." Matthew 18:6 Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that our actions carry weight. He cautions us to remember that someone is always watching, and that we represent something greater than ourselves. Are our actions and behaviors leading others closer to God or closer to sin?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

"Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." Matthew 18:6 Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that our actions carry weight. He cautions us to remember that someone is always watching, and that we represent something greater than ourselves. Are our actions and behaviors leading others closer to God or closer to sin?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Sin Jesus Spoke About Most Seriously (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)1af62b9c-01a1-4f8a-b28a-1bb9c76bfd34Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#973 - Exodus 13 – Consecration of the FirstbornThis episode is part 6 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses receives instructions for the consecration of the firstborn. This is like what was done to protect the firstborn in the Passover. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-13-consecration-of-the-firstborn/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 6 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses receives instructions for the consecration of the firstborn. This is like what was done to protect the firstborn in the Passover. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-13-consecration-of-the-firstborn/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#973 - Exodus 13 – Consecration of the Firstbornf631e3d6-3e3f-4309-98fe-b568bb4c23c7Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000537https://216.73.216.191/allTags#972 - Exodus 12 – PassoverThis episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses receives instructions for celebrating Passover, which is how the Israelites will avoid the plague of the firstborn. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-12-passover/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses receives instructions for celebrating Passover, which is how the Israelites will avoid the plague of the firstborn. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-12-passover/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#972 - Exodus 12 – Passover2a3f9711-570e-463b-aa26-7bbc5ddc22a1Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000737https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Temptations Every Man Faces and How to Overcome Them🟢 FREE Handmade Rosary This Month for those joining CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary We know the temptations that hunt us, the ones we can't seem to outrun no matter how serious we get about our interior life. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt walk through a practical four-temptation framework with the corresponding virtues that combat each one. From lust as a disordered desire rather than a foreign attack, to the "respectable sin" of greed we praise as ambition, to the pride we cannot see in ourselves, to the sloth hiding inside our busiest days. We get honest about why temptation is not the sign that we're losing but the sign that the devil has marked us because he's afraid of us, why tithing belongs to today and not to some future income, why we're called to pursue excellence without attaching ourselves to it, and what Mother Teresa told the priest who was too busy for adoration. This isn't a list of sins to feel bad about. It's the field on which virtue is won, built on the conviction that to be a man is to have virtue, and to have virtue is to have power. 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🟢 FREE Handmade Rosary This Month for those joining CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary We know the temptations that hunt us, the ones we can't seem to outrun no matter how serious we get about our interior life. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt walk through a practical four-temptation framework with the corresponding virtues that combat each one. From lust as a disordered desire rather than a foreign attack, to the "respectable sin" of greed we praise as ambition, to the pride we cannot see in ourselves, to the sloth hiding inside our busiest days. We get honest about why temptation is not the sign that we're losing but the sign that the devil has marked us because he's afraid of us, why tithing belongs to today and not to some future income, why we're called to pursue excellence without attaching ourselves to it, and what Mother Teresa told the priest who was too busy for adoration. This isn't a list of sins to feel bad about. It's the field on which virtue is won, built on the conviction that to be a man is to have virtue, and to have virtue is to have power. 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full4 Temptations Every Man Faces and How to Overcome Them88629d33-dd89-49a2-b332-a423c2aa772cThu, 21 May 2026 09:50:00 +00005057https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorld-Renowned Physicist: The Truth About Aliens! UFOs Are Definitely Robotic - Michio KakuTheoretical physicist Dr Michio Kaku has spent 70 years searching for the single equation that could explain everything in existence. He reveals why there’s almost certainly life beyond Earth, how quantum computers will soon crack every bank account and digital codes, and why the secret to human immortality already exists! Dr Michio Kaku is a theoretical physicist, co-founder of String Field Theory, and Professor at the City College of New York. He is one of science's most prominent public communicators, and is also the author of bestselling books such as, 'Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything’.  He explains: ◼️Why aliens almost certainly exist but will probably never reach us ◼️Why travelling to the nearest star would take 70,000 years, and the only way around it ◼️What 70 years studying the universe taught him about the meaning of life ◼️What caused the Big Bang and the theory that says new universes are being born right now ◼️What's inside a black hole and why it might be a doorway to another universe Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:03 What Is The Theory Of Everything? 00:05:36 Are We Alone In The Universe? 00:09:15 Would Governments Hide Aliens From Us? 00:10:04 Could Life Exist On Planets Close To Earth? 00:11:02 Could Humans Ever Travel Across The Universe? 00:13:44 What Really Happened During The Big Bang? 00:15:19 What String Theory Could Reveal About Reality 00:21:30 Why Planets Orbit The Sun 00:23:01 Is There Any Evidence For The Multiverse? 00:27:07 What Could Be Inside A Black Hole? 00:29:29 A Physicist's Perspective On God 00:30:39 Could We Be Living In A Simulation? 00:33:08 Why Your Reality Is Only A Fraction Of Reality 00:36:44 Why Life Matters In An Infinite Universe 00:38:30 How Religion Could Be A Consequence Of Evolution 00:40:30 What Consciousness Reveals About Being Human 00:42:48 Why AI Is Not As Smart As You Think 00:48:38 What Humans Can Do That AI Still Can't 00:49:03 Ads 00:52:08 Do The Stories In The Bible Hold Up? 00:54:17 Where Morality Really Comes From 00:57:43 Is Warfare Built Into Human Nature? 00:58:49 Are There Infinite Universes? 01:00:35 Why The Scale Of The Universe Makes Us Feel So Small 01:02:29 Will Humanity Destroy Itself Before Finding The Answers? 01:05:03 Will Humans Ever Travel To Other Planets? 01:07:58 Is The Brain As Fascinating As The Universe? 01:08:14 How Life Could Change By The Year 2100 01:09:18 The Secret To Immortality 01:11:04 What Quantum Computers Could Change Forever 01:15:36 How He Built An Atom Smasher In High School 01:17:20 Ads 01:19:33 What Made Him More Open Minded About Reality 01:20:41 Do Ghosts Really Exist? 01:22:57 Does Legacy Really Matter? 01:24:53 What The UFO Files Actually Revealed 01:25:57 Has Non-Human Life Visited Earth? 01:28:41 The Advice He Would Give His 8 Year Old Self 01:29:35 Would Aliens Have Empathy? 01:32:09 How Humanity Should Treat Alien Life 01:34:22 What Jobs Will AI Take First? 01:35:58 How AI Agents Execute A Plan Follow Dr Michio: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/fTQ1ze  Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AkR5q8z  You can purchase Dr Michio’s book, ‘Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Gi4eG6M  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2hm7r  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO   Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode7  Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health

Theoretical physicist Dr Michio Kaku has spent 70 years searching for the single equation that could explain everything in existence. He reveals why there’s almost certainly life beyond Earth, how quantum computers will soon crack every bank account and digital codes, and why the secret to human immortality already exists! Dr Michio Kaku is a theoretical physicist, co-founder of String Field Theory, and Professor at the City College of New York. He is one of science's most prominent public communicators, and is also the author of bestselling books such as, 'Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything’.  He explains: ◼️Why aliens almost certainly exist but will probably never reach us ◼️Why travelling to the nearest star would take 70,000 years, and the only way around it ◼️What 70 years studying the universe taught him about the meaning of life ◼️What caused the Big Bang and the theory that says new universes are being born right now ◼️What's inside a black hole and why it might be a doorway to another universe Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:03 What Is The Theory Of Everything? 00:05:36 Are We Alone In The Universe? 00:09:15 Would Governments Hide Aliens From Us? 00:10:04 Could Life Exist On Planets Close To Earth? 00:11:02 Could Humans Ever Travel Across The Universe? 00:13:44 What Really Happened During The Big Bang? 00:15:19 What String Theory Could Reveal About Reality 00:21:30 Why Planets Orbit The Sun 00:23:01 Is There Any Evidence For The Multiverse? 00:27:07 What Could Be Inside A Black Hole? 00:29:29 A Physicist's Perspective On God 00:30:39 Could We Be Living In A Simulation? 00:33:08 Why Your Reality Is Only A Fraction Of Reality 00:36:44 Why Life Matters In An Infinite Universe 00:38:30 How Religion Could Be A Consequence Of Evolution 00:40:30 What Consciousness Reveals About Being Human 00:42:48 Why AI Is Not As Smart As You Think 00:48:38 What Humans Can Do That AI Still Can't 00:49:03 Ads 00:52:08 Do The Stories In The Bible Hold Up? 00:54:17 Where Morality Really Comes From 00:57:43 Is Warfare Built Into Human Nature? 00:58:49 Are There Infinite Universes? 01:00:35 Why The Scale Of The Universe Makes Us Feel So Small 01:02:29 Will Humanity Destroy Itself Before Finding The Answers? 01:05:03 Will Humans Ever Travel To Other Planets? 01:07:58 Is The Brain As Fascinating As The Universe? 01:08:14 How Life Could Change By The Year 2100 01:09:18 The Secret To Immortality 01:11:04 What Quantum Computers Could Change Forever 01:15:36 How He Built An Atom Smasher In High School 01:17:20 Ads 01:19:33 What Made Him More Open Minded About Reality 01:20:41 Do Ghosts Really Exist? 01:22:57 Does Legacy Really Matter? 01:24:53 What The UFO Files Actually Revealed 01:25:57 Has Non-Human Life Visited Earth? 01:28:41 The Advice He Would Give His 8 Year Old Self 01:29:35 Would Aliens Have Empathy? 01:32:09 How Humanity Should Treat Alien Life 01:34:22 What Jobs Will AI Take First? 01:35:58 How AI Agents Execute A Plan Follow Dr Michio: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/fTQ1ze  Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AkR5q8z  You can purchase Dr Michio’s book, ‘Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Gi4eG6M  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2hm7r  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO   Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode7  Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health

fullWorld-Renowned Physicist: The Truth About Aliens! UFOs Are Definitely Robotic - Michio Kaku05e39219-9692-40d3-bec7-a2f7cf3c3ec1Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +00005920https://216.73.216.191/allTags Clearing the Roadblock Read: 1 John 1:5-9 Taya sighed loudly when Mom had to stop because of a roadblock. Workers were repairing the bridge ahead, and traffic was temporarily stopped. “How long will we have to wait?” she asked. “I’m not sure,” Mom replied. “It might be a while.” Taya looked out the window. She saw a red van, a delivery truck, some cars, and a motorcycle. Drivers craned their necks, trying to see if they’d be able to move soon. “Are we going to be late to swim class?” Taya asked. The class at the community pool on the other side of the bridge started at ten. “I don’t know,” Mom said. “But we can’t go anywhere until that roadblock is removed.” Taya sighed impatiently. “I wish they’d work faster!” “Well, it’s out of our control,” said Mom. “We’ll just have to be patient.” They waited another five minutes. Then Taya noticed cars moving ahead. “Look!” she said. “I think the roadblock’s down!” Mom slowly eased the car forward, and soon they were across the bridge. Taya let out a sigh of relief. “I’m so glad we’re going to make it to swim class!” Mom smiled. “Just this morning I was reading about a different kind of roadblock.” “Really?” said Taya. Mom nodded. “The book I was reading referred to sin as a roadblock that keeps us from fully enjoying our relationship with God. But unlike that roadblock on the bridge, we don’t need to wait and wait for Jesus to remove a roadblock of sin in our lives. He does that the moment we confess what we’ve done wrong and trust Him to forgive us.” “Right,” said Taya. “And we never have to wonder if He still loves us or if we’re still saved when we mess up.” Mom nodded. “Jesus died to take the punishment for our sin, and that means He will always forgive us. When we confess our wrongs, He removes those roadblocks so they can’t get in the way of us enjoying our relationship with Him.” Mom swung the car into the pool parking lot and Taya hopped out. “Thanks, Mom,” she said. “If I hurry, I can still make warm-ups.” –Janet Boulter How about you? Is there a roadblock of sin in your life that’s keeping you from fully enjoying your relationship with God? Jesus can remove it! He paid the price of your sin on the cross and forgives the instant you ask Him. Confess your wrong to Him and accept His forgiveness. Then get back to enjoying your relationship with Him! Today's Key Verse: In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. Ephesians 1:7 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Confess sin and be forgiven

Read: 1 John 1:5-9 Taya sighed loudly when Mom had to stop because of a roadblock. Workers were repairing the bridge ahead, and traffic was temporarily stopped. “How long will we have to wait?” she asked. “I’m not sure,” Mom replied. “It might be a while.” Taya looked out the window. She saw a red van, a delivery truck, some cars, and a motorcycle. Drivers craned their necks, trying to see if they’d be able to move soon. “Are we going to be late to swim class?” Taya asked. The class at the community pool on the other side of the bridge started at ten. “I don’t know,” Mom said. “But we can’t go anywhere until that roadblock is removed.” Taya sighed impatiently. “I wish they’d work faster!” “Well, it’s out of our control,” said Mom. “We’ll just have to be patient.” They waited another five minutes. Then Taya noticed cars moving ahead. “Look!” she said. “I think the roadblock’s down!” Mom slowly eased the car forward, and soon they were across the bridge. Taya let out a sigh of relief. “I’m so glad we’re going to make it to swim class!” Mom smiled. “Just this morning I was reading about a different kind of roadblock.” “Really?” said Taya. Mom nodded. “The book I was reading referred to sin as a roadblock that keeps us from fully enjoying our relationship with God. But unlike that roadblock on the bridge, we don’t need to wait and wait for Jesus to remove a roadblock of sin in our lives. He does that the moment we confess what we’ve done wrong and trust Him to forgive us.” “Right,” said Taya. “And we never have to wonder if He still loves us or if we’re still saved when we mess up.” Mom nodded. “Jesus died to take the punishment for our sin, and that means He will always forgive us. When we confess our wrongs, He removes those roadblocks so they can’t get in the way of us enjoying our relationship with Him.” Mom swung the car into the pool parking lot and Taya hopped out. “Thanks, Mom,” she said. “If I hurry, I can still make warm-ups.” –Janet Boulter How about you? Is there a roadblock of sin in your life that’s keeping you from fully enjoying your relationship with God? Jesus can remove it! He paid the price of your sin on the cross and forgives the instant you ask Him. Confess your wrong to Him and accept His forgiveness. Then get back to enjoying your relationship with Him! Today's Key Verse: In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. Ephesians 1:7 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Confess sin and be forgiven

Clearing the Roadblock e474e078-eddf-411c-80ad-4d4705cb08a4Thu, 21 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Life of David (2026) Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David's mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David's mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 141: The Life of David (2026)54ee1eee-7566-4f9b-925e-58c8ddd47057Thu, 21 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Last Judgment (2026) We delve into the cosmic event that will take place at the end of time known as the Last Judgment. Fr. Mike explains the difference between the Last Judgment and our particular judgment at the time of our death. We learn that the Last Judgment will reveal the consequences of all our actions and how God’s justice triumphs over all the injustices we’ve committed and suffered. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the message of the Last Judgment is ultimately one of hope and conversion. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1038-1041. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We delve into the cosmic event that will take place at the end of time known as the Last Judgment. Fr. Mike explains the difference between the Last Judgment and our particular judgment at the time of our death. We learn that the Last Judgment will reveal the consequences of all our actions and how God’s justice triumphs over all the injustices we’ve committed and suffered. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the message of the Last Judgment is ultimately one of hope and conversion. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1038-1041. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 141: The Last Judgment (2026)1909fbb2-281a-4f81-9dc9-93d5c3ee6a03Thu, 21 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#415: Why Would You Hide a Lamp? - Mark part 14Scripture: Mark 4:21–34Series: Gospel of Mark, Part 14 In this episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark as Jesus teaches the crowds using parables. Last time, we learned how people respond differently to God’s Word in the Parable of the Sower. Today, Jesus builds on that teaching and helps us understand something new: not just how we respond, but what God is doing. Through the pictures of a lamp, a growing seed, and a tiny mustard seed, Jesus teaches us: God’s truth is like a light—it is meant to be seen, not hidden  God is always at work, even when we cannot see it  His kingdom may start small, but it grows strong and cannot be stopped  ⁠🎨 DON'T miss Go Minno for faith filled shows you can trust.  📣 How Does My Child Get a Listener Shout-Out? Simple! You can give through a one-time donation OR join as a paid supporter in the Family Library on Patreon. When you do, simply include what you would like me to say—and your child will be featured in an upcoming episode! 🙌 Support the Show If your family enjoys Kids Bible Stories, you can support the podcast and access bonus content (like activity pages, AD FREE episodes and more) by joining the Family Library on Patreon: Your support helps share God’s Word with families all over the world.

Scripture: Mark 4:21–34Series: Gospel of Mark, Part 14 In this episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark as Jesus teaches the crowds using parables. Last time, we learned how people respond differently to God’s Word in the Parable of the Sower. Today, Jesus builds on that teaching and helps us understand something new: not just how we respond, but what God is doing. Through the pictures of a lamp, a growing seed, and a tiny mustard seed, Jesus teaches us: God’s truth is like a light—it is meant to be seen, not hidden  God is always at work, even when we cannot see it  His kingdom may start small, but it grows strong and cannot be stopped  ⁠🎨 DON'T miss Go Minno for faith filled shows you can trust.  📣 How Does My Child Get a Listener Shout-Out? Simple! You can give through a one-time donation OR join as a paid supporter in the Family Library on Patreon. When you do, simply include what you would like me to say—and your child will be featured in an upcoming episode! 🙌 Support the Show If your family enjoys Kids Bible Stories, you can support the podcast and access bonus content (like activity pages, AD FREE episodes and more) by joining the Family Library on Patreon: Your support helps share God’s Word with families all over the world.

full#415: Why Would You Hide a Lamp? - Mark part 142dc5a518-7551-4206-8c57-4e673f89d855Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000959https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHe Came To Set The Captives FreeFather Martins shares a powerful reflection on Jesus' descent into Hell. Follow us @theBethea and @exorcistfiles on IG Thank you to our sponsors! Cowboy Colostrum- For a limited time, our listeners get up to 25% off their entire order, just head to https:// www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES at checkout. Runewood Rosaries- Get 15% off your order when you use our promo code EXFILES at Runewoodrosary.com. Check out Ryan's Work and Shows Here Wild Alaskan Co- Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Father Martins shares a powerful reflection on Jesus' descent into Hell. Follow us @theBethea and @exorcistfiles on IG Thank you to our sponsors! Cowboy Colostrum- For a limited time, our listeners get up to 25% off their entire order, just head to https:// www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES at checkout. Runewood Rosaries- Get 15% off your order when you use our promo code EXFILES at Runewoodrosary.com. Check out Ryan's Work and Shows Here Wild Alaskan Co- Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullHe Came To Set The Captives Freede3da53d-da6d-479d-8666-a1c5dd590519Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Learn from the Birds Read: Isaiah 40:28-31; Matthew 11:28-30 “Finally, something in science I like learning about!” Marissa loosened the binocular cord around her neck. “I wonder what birds we’ll see on our nature walk?” Mom headed down the boardwalk at their local nature preserve. “Or what birds we’ll hear!” “I’m on it.” Troy pulled up the bird call identification app on his phone. The family didn’t have to walk too far over the wetlands before Marissa pointed above them. “Isn’t that a bald eagle?” They watched the elegant bird turn circle after circle, seemingly effortlessly against the blue sky backdrop. “It’s easy to spot with that bright white head and tail feathers,” Troy noted. “How does it turn circles like that without flapping its wings?” “I’ll look it up.” Mom scrolled on her phone. “I didn’t know this! Eagles find a thermal column and ride it—it’s a column of warmer air that allows them to stay aloft.” “So it’s resting, not working,” Marissa mused. “It reminds me of that verse from Isaiah: ‘Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles…’” “You’re right!” said Mom. “God provided this bird with opportunities to rest by creating the thermal columns. Imagine how tired it would get if it just kept using its wings instead of relying on those wind currents?” “Like how you sometimes do too much and forget to rest, Mom?” Troy poked Mom’s arm. “Ouch, but you’re right. You both have seen how much better I manage my time and how much nicer my attitude is when I take time to rest in Jesus and remember that I’m saved because of what He’s done, not anything I do. After all, if the God who created all this thought it was important to rest on the seventh day, who am I to pretend like I can get by without rest?” Mom shrugged sheepishly. “We all do it.” Marissa sighed. “Sometimes I want to read my favorite book series and I’m resting my body, but if I don’t spend time reading my Bible and talking to Jesus, I can get a little snippy.” “Guess we can learn from the birds and rest in Jesus with both our bodies and our souls.” Troy grinned mischievously. “So, Mom, how about a day off school tomorrow?” –Savannah Coleman How about you? Do you ever get tired? We wouldn’t be human if we didn’t! God knows we need time to rest and be refreshed in our bodies and souls. This is so important that He rested after creating the world to show us how we should rest too. Perhaps you can take a walk in God’s creation and practice stillness. Maybe you can read an extra chapter in your Bible and meditate on it. How can you rest in Jesus today? Today's Key Verse: But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. Isaiah 40:31 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Resting in Jesus will give you strength

Read: Isaiah 40:28-31; Matthew 11:28-30 “Finally, something in science I like learning about!” Marissa loosened the binocular cord around her neck. “I wonder what birds we’ll see on our nature walk?” Mom headed down the boardwalk at their local nature preserve. “Or what birds we’ll hear!” “I’m on it.” Troy pulled up the bird call identification app on his phone. The family didn’t have to walk too far over the wetlands before Marissa pointed above them. “Isn’t that a bald eagle?” They watched the elegant bird turn circle after circle, seemingly effortlessly against the blue sky backdrop. “It’s easy to spot with that bright white head and tail feathers,” Troy noted. “How does it turn circles like that without flapping its wings?” “I’ll look it up.” Mom scrolled on her phone. “I didn’t know this! Eagles find a thermal column and ride it—it’s a column of warmer air that allows them to stay aloft.” “So it’s resting, not working,” Marissa mused. “It reminds me of that verse from Isaiah: ‘Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles…’” “You’re right!” said Mom. “God provided this bird with opportunities to rest by creating the thermal columns. Imagine how tired it would get if it just kept using its wings instead of relying on those wind currents?” “Like how you sometimes do too much and forget to rest, Mom?” Troy poked Mom’s arm. “Ouch, but you’re right. You both have seen how much better I manage my time and how much nicer my attitude is when I take time to rest in Jesus and remember that I’m saved because of what He’s done, not anything I do. After all, if the God who created all this thought it was important to rest on the seventh day, who am I to pretend like I can get by without rest?” Mom shrugged sheepishly. “We all do it.” Marissa sighed. “Sometimes I want to read my favorite book series and I’m resting my body, but if I don’t spend time reading my Bible and talking to Jesus, I can get a little snippy.” “Guess we can learn from the birds and rest in Jesus with both our bodies and our souls.” Troy grinned mischievously. “So, Mom, how about a day off school tomorrow?” –Savannah Coleman How about you? Do you ever get tired? We wouldn’t be human if we didn’t! God knows we need time to rest and be refreshed in our bodies and souls. This is so important that He rested after creating the world to show us how we should rest too. Perhaps you can take a walk in God’s creation and practice stillness. Maybe you can read an extra chapter in your Bible and meditate on it. How can you rest in Jesus today? Today's Key Verse: But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. Isaiah 40:31 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Resting in Jesus will give you strength

Learn from the Birds 3987fe68-3683-4b8a-91e9-196f6f10978eWed, 20 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2026) Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David's prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There's something so moving about David's gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David's prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There's something so moving about David's gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2026) 4860ba44-e922-4f28-844c-8fd4919252ddWed, 20 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: Purgatory and Hell (2026) Why do purgatory and hell exist? The Catechism teaches us today about the existence and the meaning of purgatory and hell. We learn that purgatory is a transitional state of purification while hell is the state of permanent separation from God. Fr. Mike reminds us that nobody drifts into heaven because “we cannot be united to God unless we freely choose to love him.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1030-1037. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why do purgatory and hell exist? The Catechism teaches us today about the existence and the meaning of purgatory and hell. We learn that purgatory is a transitional state of purification while hell is the state of permanent separation from God. Fr. Mike reminds us that nobody drifts into heaven because “we cannot be united to God unless we freely choose to love him.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1030-1037. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 140: Purgatory and Hell (2026)b8158714-148a-45e2-87d5-568bf1453ad4Wed, 20 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags God Isn’t Too Busy Read: Psalm 55:16-18 “Pick up, Dad.” Harlow held her mom’s phone. “I need to talk to you.” She heard her dad’s voice and smiled, then she realized it was just his voicemail. “We’ll try again later,” Mom said. “He must be busy with work.” Harlow sighed. Ever since her dad had gotten remarried, he was always too busy for her and her sister. Either he was working or he was hanging out with his new wife and her kids. He didn’t have time for them anymore. After dinner that evening, Harlow watched as Haven typed a text to their dad. “Call me,” her little sister said, her fingers moving over their mom’s phone. “Tell him I have to talk to him about school,” Harlow said. Haven wrinkled her nose. “I don’t know how to spell that.” Mom looked between them with a sad smile. “Just tell him to call, and if he doesn’t call before bedtime, you can try calling him.” Bedtime came without a response from Dad, and Harlow sank down onto the floor outside the bathroom as Mom combed her sister’s hair after her bath. “Let’s try again.” Mom grabbed her phone after braiding Haven’s hair. Harlow waited as her mom tried to get in touch with Dad. She knew he wouldn’t answer. Mom lowered the phone from her ear. “You know what, girls? This makes me think of something I was reading in my Bible earlier. Your dad has been busy a lot lately, but do you know who’s never too busy for you?” “God?” Haven asked. Mom nodded. “The Bible says we can talk with Him anytime—morning, noon, and night. He’s there when we get up, when we eat lunch, and when we’re lying in bed and can’t sleep. He’s never too busy for us.” “Do you think He knows how much we miss talking to Dad?” Harlow asked. “I do. Jesus became human to save us, which means He understands everything we feel. And I think He hurts for you.” Harlow blinked her eyes, feeling like she might cry. “I’m glad we have God,” she said. “And I’m really glad that He doesn’t get too busy to listen to us.” –Emily Acker How about you? Have you ever wanted to talk to someone only to have them be too busy to pay attention to you? It hurts, doesn’t it? Jesus understands how you feel, and He has all the time in the world for you. He loves you so much that He died for your sins so you could have a relationship with Him. You can talk to Him anytime. He’s never too busy to hear what you have to say. Today's Key Verse: The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God is always listening

Read: Psalm 55:16-18 “Pick up, Dad.” Harlow held her mom’s phone. “I need to talk to you.” She heard her dad’s voice and smiled, then she realized it was just his voicemail. “We’ll try again later,” Mom said. “He must be busy with work.” Harlow sighed. Ever since her dad had gotten remarried, he was always too busy for her and her sister. Either he was working or he was hanging out with his new wife and her kids. He didn’t have time for them anymore. After dinner that evening, Harlow watched as Haven typed a text to their dad. “Call me,” her little sister said, her fingers moving over their mom’s phone. “Tell him I have to talk to him about school,” Harlow said. Haven wrinkled her nose. “I don’t know how to spell that.” Mom looked between them with a sad smile. “Just tell him to call, and if he doesn’t call before bedtime, you can try calling him.” Bedtime came without a response from Dad, and Harlow sank down onto the floor outside the bathroom as Mom combed her sister’s hair after her bath. “Let’s try again.” Mom grabbed her phone after braiding Haven’s hair. Harlow waited as her mom tried to get in touch with Dad. She knew he wouldn’t answer. Mom lowered the phone from her ear. “You know what, girls? This makes me think of something I was reading in my Bible earlier. Your dad has been busy a lot lately, but do you know who’s never too busy for you?” “God?” Haven asked. Mom nodded. “The Bible says we can talk with Him anytime—morning, noon, and night. He’s there when we get up, when we eat lunch, and when we’re lying in bed and can’t sleep. He’s never too busy for us.” “Do you think He knows how much we miss talking to Dad?” Harlow asked. “I do. Jesus became human to save us, which means He understands everything we feel. And I think He hurts for you.” Harlow blinked her eyes, feeling like she might cry. “I’m glad we have God,” she said. “And I’m really glad that He doesn’t get too busy to listen to us.” –Emily Acker How about you? Have you ever wanted to talk to someone only to have them be too busy to pay attention to you? It hurts, doesn’t it? Jesus understands how you feel, and He has all the time in the world for you. He loves you so much that He died for your sins so you could have a relationship with Him. You can talk to Him anytime. He’s never too busy to hear what you have to say. Today's Key Verse: The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God is always listening

God Isn’t Too Busy 436a4711-3127-4b1e-a0f7-c9959efd02d6Tue, 19 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2026) In today's readings, Fr. Mike highlights David's humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today's readings, Fr. Mike highlights David's humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2026)3d8c0acf-ad1f-41d2-b1ad-87bbd2cd5978Tue, 19 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: I Believe in Life Everlasting (2026) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore what happens to us at and after the moment of our death. We examine the importance of understanding that the Christian, who unites his death with Christ Jesus, takes a step towards Christ in everlasting life. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we have an active choice in our journey to our Father in heaven. We should not simply desire Heaven, but actively choose it. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1020-1029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore what happens to us at and after the moment of our death. We examine the importance of understanding that the Christian, who unites his death with Christ Jesus, takes a step towards Christ in everlasting life. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we have an active choice in our journey to our Father in heaven. We should not simply desire Heaven, but actively choose it. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1020-1029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 139: I Believe in Life Everlasting (2026)7e4657b8-303a-4510-a7a5-ccd40c5b978fTue, 19 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags272 - AI with Andrew GillsmithHow to balance the power of AI with the danger of AI may be the challenge of our age. As a Catholic, and as a parent, this job only gets more difficult. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Andrew Gillsmith and I explore this topic as Catholic parents. He is a fiction author whose upcoming book is intended to explore this issue as a Catholic. We discuss some ideas for how to use it, some possible guard rails that parents might consider, and share our stories. This episode is not intended as a definitive "how-to" but rather as the start of a much larger discussion. We provide some questions for you to think about when deciding how to use AI in your own household. Andrew Gillsmith's new novel, Our Lady of the Artilects, is a mind-bending supernatural science fiction novel where The Exorcist meets Westworld, with a light dusting of Snow Crash. The book is not yet released, but will be soon!  I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.)

How to balance the power of AI with the danger of AI may be the challenge of our age. As a Catholic, and as a parent, this job only gets more difficult. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Andrew Gillsmith and I explore this topic as Catholic parents. He is a fiction author whose upcoming book is intended to explore this issue as a Catholic. We discuss some ideas for how to use it, some possible guard rails that parents might consider, and share our stories. This episode is not intended as a definitive "how-to" but rather as the start of a much larger discussion. We provide some questions for you to think about when deciding how to use AI in your own household. Andrew Gillsmith's new novel, Our Lady of the Artilects, is a mind-bending supernatural science fiction novel where The Exorcist meets Westworld, with a light dusting of Snow Crash. The book is not yet released, but will be soon!  I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.)

full272 - AI with Andrew Gillsmith1e55e2e9-971b-4a33-adb7-ef8e9efb0ae1Mon, 18 May 2026 16:25:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFatty Liver Expert: Your Liver Is Filling With Fat Right Now - Dr David UnwinInsulin Expert Dr David Unwin has put 157 patients into drug-free Type 2 diabetes remission using diet alone. He reveals the hidden teaspoon of sugar in your everyday food, the link between sugar and cancer, and why the average person will spend 23 years of their life in poor health. Dr David Unwin is an NHS GP with over 40 years in general practice, known for his expertise in reversing Type 2 diabetes through dietary changes. He was named NHS Innovator of the Year in 2016 and is the co-author of the most-read paper in BMJ Open, on reversing Type 2 diabetes through a low-carbohydrate diet. He explains: ◼ The "teaspoon of sugar" test that exposes the hidden glucose in your food ◼ Why your liver silently fills with fat for years before anything shows up ◼ Why you can't stop eating certain foods and what food addiction really is ◼ How sugar feeds cancer cells 200 times faster and the diet that slows them ◼How Ozempic quiets food cravings and why it's only part of the answer Enter here for the chance to win one of 1000 copies of Dr Jen Unwin’s Book, “Fork in the Road”: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6OxWpCa Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  You can follow David, here:  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5ZMguOY  Support his charity, Public Health Collaboration: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/APtcZJH Independent Research: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DOAC-Dr-David-Unwin-Independent-Research-Further-Reading.pdf The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2io2A  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN  for 30% off your subscription order Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode6 Cometeer:  https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2hm7r

Insulin Expert Dr David Unwin has put 157 patients into drug-free Type 2 diabetes remission using diet alone. He reveals the hidden teaspoon of sugar in your everyday food, the link between sugar and cancer, and why the average person will spend 23 years of their life in poor health. Dr David Unwin is an NHS GP with over 40 years in general practice, known for his expertise in reversing Type 2 diabetes through dietary changes. He was named NHS Innovator of the Year in 2016 and is the co-author of the most-read paper in BMJ Open, on reversing Type 2 diabetes through a low-carbohydrate diet. He explains: ◼ The "teaspoon of sugar" test that exposes the hidden glucose in your food ◼ Why your liver silently fills with fat for years before anything shows up ◼ Why you can't stop eating certain foods and what food addiction really is ◼ How sugar feeds cancer cells 200 times faster and the diet that slows them ◼How Ozempic quiets food cravings and why it's only part of the answer Enter here for the chance to win one of 1000 copies of Dr Jen Unwin’s Book, “Fork in the Road”: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6OxWpCa Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  You can follow David, here:  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5ZMguOY  Support his charity, Public Health Collaboration: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/APtcZJH Independent Research: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DOAC-Dr-David-Unwin-Independent-Research-Further-Reading.pdf The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2io2A  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN  for 30% off your subscription order Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode6 Cometeer:  https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2hm7r

fullFatty Liver Expert: Your Liver Is Filling With Fat Right Now - Dr David Unwin2393c99f-6ecf-4658-9182-a635f793360eMon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +00007853https://216.73.216.191/allTags Dead, but Alive Read: John 5:28-29; 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-10 Stretching sleepily, Camden wondered why he had a strange, empty feeling in his stomach. Then it all came back to him. He glanced over at the empty bed on the other side of the room. It really was true—his brother Aaron was gone. It had been almost a month since Aaron had left for school in the morning and had not come back. Tears rolled down Camden’s cheeks as he remembered. There was an accident, and Aaron had been killed. The door to Camden’s room opened and Mom came in. “Morning, honey. I see you’re already awake.” Noticing his tears, she sat beside him on the bed. “You’re thinking of Aaron, aren’t you? Dad and I miss him too.” Mom sniffed and wiped her eyes. “Death is a sad thing, and it hurts to lose someone we love. But we know we’ll see Aaron again someday.” “But Mom, how do you know?” asked Camden. “I know because Aaron trusted Jesus as his Savior,” Mom answered. “The Bible says that those who trust in Jesus go to be with Him when they die.” “But…” Camden stifled a sob. “But he was right there in the casket! And then he was put in the ground at the cemetery.” Camden covered his face with his hands. Mom leaned over and gave Camden a hug. “Aaron’s body is in the grave, but his soul is with Jesus,” she said. “His soul?” Camden looked at his hands. “So my hands and feet, and my head and ears and eyes—they’re not really me?” “Of course they’re you!” said Mom. “Just like your soul is. But because we live in a sinful world, our bodies die. When that happens, our souls go to be with Jesus. But one day, when He returns to earth and makes everything new, He will bring our bodies back to life. Then our souls will be reunited with our resurrected bodies—and they’ll be free of sin and won’t ever get sick or die again!” Camden wiped his eyes. “I still wish I could see Aaron every day.” Mom squeezed Camden’s shoulder. “I know. And you will. Because we know Jesus, we can look forward to seeing Aaron again someday. Then we’ll all be together forever with Jesus!” –A. W. Smith How about you? Did you know that, if you’re a Christian, your soul will go to be with Jesus after your body dies? Nothing can separate Him from those He’s saved—not even death. But it doesn’t end there! One day He’ll bring your body back to life, and you and every other Christian will live with Him forever! If you’re not a Christian, trust in Jesus today so you can look forward to eternal life with Him. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” John 11:25 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Bodies die, but souls don’t

Read: John 5:28-29; 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-10 Stretching sleepily, Camden wondered why he had a strange, empty feeling in his stomach. Then it all came back to him. He glanced over at the empty bed on the other side of the room. It really was true—his brother Aaron was gone. It had been almost a month since Aaron had left for school in the morning and had not come back. Tears rolled down Camden’s cheeks as he remembered. There was an accident, and Aaron had been killed. The door to Camden’s room opened and Mom came in. “Morning, honey. I see you’re already awake.” Noticing his tears, she sat beside him on the bed. “You’re thinking of Aaron, aren’t you? Dad and I miss him too.” Mom sniffed and wiped her eyes. “Death is a sad thing, and it hurts to lose someone we love. But we know we’ll see Aaron again someday.” “But Mom, how do you know?” asked Camden. “I know because Aaron trusted Jesus as his Savior,” Mom answered. “The Bible says that those who trust in Jesus go to be with Him when they die.” “But…” Camden stifled a sob. “But he was right there in the casket! And then he was put in the ground at the cemetery.” Camden covered his face with his hands. Mom leaned over and gave Camden a hug. “Aaron’s body is in the grave, but his soul is with Jesus,” she said. “His soul?” Camden looked at his hands. “So my hands and feet, and my head and ears and eyes—they’re not really me?” “Of course they’re you!” said Mom. “Just like your soul is. But because we live in a sinful world, our bodies die. When that happens, our souls go to be with Jesus. But one day, when He returns to earth and makes everything new, He will bring our bodies back to life. Then our souls will be reunited with our resurrected bodies—and they’ll be free of sin and won’t ever get sick or die again!” Camden wiped his eyes. “I still wish I could see Aaron every day.” Mom squeezed Camden’s shoulder. “I know. And you will. Because we know Jesus, we can look forward to seeing Aaron again someday. Then we’ll all be together forever with Jesus!” –A. W. Smith How about you? Did you know that, if you’re a Christian, your soul will go to be with Jesus after your body dies? Nothing can separate Him from those He’s saved—not even death. But it doesn’t end there! One day He’ll bring your body back to life, and you and every other Christian will live with Him forever! If you’re not a Christian, trust in Jesus today so you can look forward to eternal life with Him. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” John 11:25 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Bodies die, but souls don’t

Dead, but Alive de1333bf-5134-4e40-b16a-148bd713d850Mon, 18 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2026) Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today's reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today's reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2026)d79c29a8-e5df-4805-952f-e6b704f13f50Mon, 18 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: Summary of the Resurrection of the Body (2026) Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the “nugget day” or summary for the Catechism paragraphs on the Resurrection and the Christian vision of death. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the face of death, we must not grieve as though we have no hope. He also points out the importance of preparing for the hour of our death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1012-1019. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the “nugget day” or summary for the Catechism paragraphs on the Resurrection and the Christian vision of death. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the face of death, we must not grieve as though we have no hope. He also points out the importance of preparing for the hour of our death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1012-1019. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 138: Summary of the Resurrection of the Body (2026)3b90267f-7fec-4af0-b269-f3e46c6ef519Mon, 18 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Graduation and the Gospel Read: Psalm 27:4; Luke 24:44-49 “And now, I would like to present the class of 2026!” Kendis squinted to see her sister, Derica, in the crowd of high school graduates donned in robes of black and maroon. She stood next to her mom, dad, aunt, uncle, and grandma, all of whom were cheering and clapping and stomping in response to her sister’s graduation. At dinner, Derica talked excitedly about all the things she was looking forward to. “I can’t wait to find a church and other students at college who also love Jesus. We could start a Bible study. We could learn and grow together!” Grandma put her hand over her heart and squeezed Derica’s shoulder, brushing her coily hair to the side. “Does that mean you’re going to move on from the things you learned at church here?” Kendis asked. Her family looked at her, trying to determine what she meant. “Well,” Kendis went on, “we’ve learned about the gospel—how Jesus died for our sins, rose from the dead, and promises to be with us forever.” “And how the Holy Spirit lives in us,” Derica added. “But people always say there’s so much to learn about God and you can never understand it all. I guess I just meant you’ll be done learning about Jesus and His life and move onto other things…like the Old Testament.” At Kendis’s comment, both Derica and Grandma laughed. “Well, it’s true!” said Kendis. “There’s so much of the Bible left to read!” “Yes, yes, Kendis,” Grandma said. “But the whole Bible is about Jesus. It’s one story of how God always loves His people, even when we mess up, and how He fulfills His promise of a Savior. The whole Bible tells the story of the gospel, the good news that Jesus came to save us.” “I always thought of the Old and New Testaments as two separate things,” Kendis said thoughtfully. “Think about it this way,” Derica said. “I took math and English classes in high school, and I’ll still keep taking them in college. But they’ll be more advanced, building on what I already know. I want my faith to be like that. I still need to learn about Jesus because without Him, nothing else matters. Everything else I hope to learn simply points to Him.” Kendis grinned. “I guess you’ll never graduate from the gospel!” –Zoe Sherman How about you? Have you ever thought about how much there is to learn about God and the Bible? Does that overwhelm you—or make you excited? You can learn new things about God and experience His presence every single day of your life, and you’ll still never know everything. Isn’t that amazing? But no matter what you learn or how old you get, never forget how much Jesus loves you. Today's Key Verse: Just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in him, being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith. Colossians 2:6-7 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: You never graduate from the gospel

Read: Psalm 27:4; Luke 24:44-49 “And now, I would like to present the class of 2026!” Kendis squinted to see her sister, Derica, in the crowd of high school graduates donned in robes of black and maroon. She stood next to her mom, dad, aunt, uncle, and grandma, all of whom were cheering and clapping and stomping in response to her sister’s graduation. At dinner, Derica talked excitedly about all the things she was looking forward to. “I can’t wait to find a church and other students at college who also love Jesus. We could start a Bible study. We could learn and grow together!” Grandma put her hand over her heart and squeezed Derica’s shoulder, brushing her coily hair to the side. “Does that mean you’re going to move on from the things you learned at church here?” Kendis asked. Her family looked at her, trying to determine what she meant. “Well,” Kendis went on, “we’ve learned about the gospel—how Jesus died for our sins, rose from the dead, and promises to be with us forever.” “And how the Holy Spirit lives in us,” Derica added. “But people always say there’s so much to learn about God and you can never understand it all. I guess I just meant you’ll be done learning about Jesus and His life and move onto other things…like the Old Testament.” At Kendis’s comment, both Derica and Grandma laughed. “Well, it’s true!” said Kendis. “There’s so much of the Bible left to read!” “Yes, yes, Kendis,” Grandma said. “But the whole Bible is about Jesus. It’s one story of how God always loves His people, even when we mess up, and how He fulfills His promise of a Savior. The whole Bible tells the story of the gospel, the good news that Jesus came to save us.” “I always thought of the Old and New Testaments as two separate things,” Kendis said thoughtfully. “Think about it this way,” Derica said. “I took math and English classes in high school, and I’ll still keep taking them in college. But they’ll be more advanced, building on what I already know. I want my faith to be like that. I still need to learn about Jesus because without Him, nothing else matters. Everything else I hope to learn simply points to Him.” Kendis grinned. “I guess you’ll never graduate from the gospel!” –Zoe Sherman How about you? Have you ever thought about how much there is to learn about God and the Bible? Does that overwhelm you—or make you excited? You can learn new things about God and experience His presence every single day of your life, and you’ll still never know everything. Isn’t that amazing? But no matter what you learn or how old you get, never forget how much Jesus loves you. Today's Key Verse: Just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in him, being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith. Colossians 2:6-7 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: You never graduate from the gospel

Graduation and the Gospel 01b56221-8aa1-403a-9934-164dc33ee58fSun, 17 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2026) In today's readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David's son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today's readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David's son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2026)78c26b14-8b54-434e-a18f-3878867d1d75Sun, 17 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: Dying in Christ Jesus (2026) Fr. Mike examines the mystery of death and dying in Christ. Together, we explore the reality that in order to live with Christ, we must first die with Christ. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ accepted death in an act of free and complete submission to God’s will, and how we can follow that example by completely accepting God’s will in our own lives. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 1005-1011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the mystery of death and dying in Christ. Together, we explore the reality that in order to live with Christ, we must first die with Christ. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ accepted death in an act of free and complete submission to God’s will, and how we can follow that example by completely accepting God’s will in our own lives. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 1005-1011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 137: Dying in Christ Jesus (2026)c7c9bffa-a601-4e02-849a-015554dbe022Sun, 17 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/17/26 A Necessary Goodbye Homily from the Ascension of the Lord. "It is better for you that I go...". Is that true? Jesus told His apostles that it was better for them that He ascended to the Father; that it was better for them if He left them. But why? Mass Readings from May 17, 2026: Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20

Homily from the Ascension of the Lord. "It is better for you that I go...". Is that true? Jesus told His apostles that it was better for them that He ascended to the Father; that it was better for them if He left them. But why? Mass Readings from May 17, 2026: Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20

full05/17/26 A Necessary Goodbyeeb695e9d-d84f-4a2f-a722-9c8fce963a71Sat, 16 May 2026 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Weed or Flower? Read: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 “I hate weeding,” Lynnie huffed, yanking another scraggly weed away from the green beans and throwing it into a pile. Jayson sat on the soft grass, picking blades and throwing them into the air. Lynnie watched the wind blow the grass away. “I don’t want to weed anymore, Mom. I want to go play. Weeding is boring.” Mom knelt in the dirt. “Look at all these weeds. Do you know why we pull them?” “Punishment,” Lynnie muttered. “See these tiny pea shoots? They’re so little. They need water and sunlight to grow. See these weeds? They’re called wisteria.” Jayson poked at the climbing vines and white flowers with a stick. “That doesn’t look like a weed. It has flowers.” Lynnie held one of the white flowers in her hand. “Yeah, these are pretty. They’re not really weeds, are they, Mom?” “They are pretty. But this plant grows long vines that strangle, crush, and ruin any other plants. It will destroy every pea plant in our garden, and then it will move to the green beans until the whole garden is nothing but weeds.” Lynnie dropped the flower on the ground. “Jesus talked about weeds,” said Mom. “He told a story that described people as different kinds of soil. Each group heard the truth of God’s Word, but one group’s soil had thorns, or weeds. A weed can be any anything that distracts us from God and makes it harder for us to hear and obey Him.” “Like how these weeds make it harder for veggies to grow?” Jayson held up a thistle weed by the roots, the spiny leaves dangling from his hand. Mom nodded. “When we get overwhelmed by worries or believe lies that tell us something other than Jesus will give us peace, hope, or joy, it’s like letting this wisteria grow in our garden—it may look like a flower, but it’s a weed. That’s why we need Jesus to weed our hearts. He gives His followers the Holy Spirit to help us focus on Him and understand the truth of His Word. Then good things can grow in our hearts and lives.” “Like these vegetables in our garden.” Lynnie grinned at her brother. “Bet I can pull more weeds than you!” And the race was on. –Nicole Monroe How about you? Do you like to pull weeds? Probably not, but if weeds aren’t pulled, they’ll take over the garden so that nothing can grow. Because we live in a world filled with worries and distractions, our hearts need to be weeded too, and God does that through the Holy Spirit. Trust Him to make your faith grow by reminding you that peace, hope, and joy come only from Jesus. Today's Key Verse: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 (NIV) Todays Key Thought: Trust Jesus to weed your heart

Read: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 “I hate weeding,” Lynnie huffed, yanking another scraggly weed away from the green beans and throwing it into a pile. Jayson sat on the soft grass, picking blades and throwing them into the air. Lynnie watched the wind blow the grass away. “I don’t want to weed anymore, Mom. I want to go play. Weeding is boring.” Mom knelt in the dirt. “Look at all these weeds. Do you know why we pull them?” “Punishment,” Lynnie muttered. “See these tiny pea shoots? They’re so little. They need water and sunlight to grow. See these weeds? They’re called wisteria.” Jayson poked at the climbing vines and white flowers with a stick. “That doesn’t look like a weed. It has flowers.” Lynnie held one of the white flowers in her hand. “Yeah, these are pretty. They’re not really weeds, are they, Mom?” “They are pretty. But this plant grows long vines that strangle, crush, and ruin any other plants. It will destroy every pea plant in our garden, and then it will move to the green beans until the whole garden is nothing but weeds.” Lynnie dropped the flower on the ground. “Jesus talked about weeds,” said Mom. “He told a story that described people as different kinds of soil. Each group heard the truth of God’s Word, but one group’s soil had thorns, or weeds. A weed can be any anything that distracts us from God and makes it harder for us to hear and obey Him.” “Like how these weeds make it harder for veggies to grow?” Jayson held up a thistle weed by the roots, the spiny leaves dangling from his hand. Mom nodded. “When we get overwhelmed by worries or believe lies that tell us something other than Jesus will give us peace, hope, or joy, it’s like letting this wisteria grow in our garden—it may look like a flower, but it’s a weed. That’s why we need Jesus to weed our hearts. He gives His followers the Holy Spirit to help us focus on Him and understand the truth of His Word. Then good things can grow in our hearts and lives.” “Like these vegetables in our garden.” Lynnie grinned at her brother. “Bet I can pull more weeds than you!” And the race was on. –Nicole Monroe How about you? Do you like to pull weeds? Probably not, but if weeds aren’t pulled, they’ll take over the garden so that nothing can grow. Because we live in a world filled with worries and distractions, our hearts need to be weeded too, and God does that through the Holy Spirit. Trust Him to make your faith grow by reminding you that peace, hope, and joy come only from Jesus. Today's Key Verse: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 (NIV) Todays Key Thought: Trust Jesus to weed your heart

Weed or Flower? 8926862a-8c91-4a7d-bbdb-6d684002168dSat, 16 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2026) Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2026)fdca6046-fc92-44e3-9375-68aeff68e1d8Sat, 16 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Questions of Resurrection (2026) Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack some of the questions surrounding the resurrection of the dead. The Catechism clarifies who, how, and when each person will rise from the dead, body and soul. We also examine how we are already somewhat in participation with Christ’s death and resurrection through our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 997-1004. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack some of the questions surrounding the resurrection of the dead. The Catechism clarifies who, how, and when each person will rise from the dead, body and soul. We also examine how we are already somewhat in participation with Christ’s death and resurrection through our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 997-1004. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 136: Questions of Resurrection (2026)441170b4-4dc7-4c5b-aeb9-2d8b2d5de228Sat, 16 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagssome Christians aren't being honestHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the truth of what it means to follow Jesus. We often compare ourselves to other people or other Christians on social media with the perception that their life is "perfect" and without suffering. The reality is, the gospel doesn't promise that a life with Jesus is easy and perfect - we see that in Job's life which we talked about a few weeks ago. We live in a broken world and we will feel the effect of that brokenness daily but because we have Jesus, we get to go through the fire with Him and experience His goodness, love and comfort. "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." James 1:12 _____________________________________________ ☆ Right now save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else when you go to ➤ Casper.com. One last time: That's C-A-S-P-E-R dot com and save up to 30% on the mattress you deserve. #sponsored ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to ➤ www.Quo.com/COFFEEONICE ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/products/nlt-compact-bible-sonora-theme?_pos=1&_sid=f72724024&_ss=r ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the truth of what it means to follow Jesus. We often compare ourselves to other people or other Christians on social media with the perception that their life is "perfect" and without suffering. The reality is, the gospel doesn't promise that a life with Jesus is easy and perfect - we see that in Job's life which we talked about a few weeks ago. We live in a broken world and we will feel the effect of that brokenness daily but because we have Jesus, we get to go through the fire with Him and experience His goodness, love and comfort. "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." James 1:12 _____________________________________________ ☆ Right now save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else when you go to ➤ Casper.com. One last time: That's C-A-S-P-E-R dot com and save up to 30% on the mattress you deserve. #sponsored ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to ➤ www.Quo.com/COFFEEONICE ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/products/nlt-compact-bible-sonora-theme?_pos=1&_sid=f72724024&_ss=r ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullsome Christians aren't being honestd3e40ff1-79b2-4cd0-bbee-0b587ae3d14fFri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPurity Over Everything | Girls Gone BibleHiiiiiii GGB:)   this weeks episode, we do a deep dive into 2 Kings 22 and King Josiah's reformation of Jerusalem. it's an episode all about purity— and we genuinely pray that all of our hearts begin to burn with a deep desire for purity, holiness, and righteousness before God. purity is truly of such high value to us and we pray that you begin to feel the same.   we love you soooooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsGoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   MINT MOBILE https://Mintmobile.com/GGB   BETTERHELP https://Betterhelp.com/Girlsgonebible   LADDER APP https://ladder.fit/GGB   QUO https://Quo.com/GGB   Grand Canyon University https://www.GCU.edu Find your purpose at GCU.   JUST THRIVE https://justthrivehealth.com/GGB   OLIVE & JUNE https://Oliveandjune.com/GGB   IQ BAR Text GGB to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.

Hiiiiiii GGB:)   this weeks episode, we do a deep dive into 2 Kings 22 and King Josiah's reformation of Jerusalem. it's an episode all about purity— and we genuinely pray that all of our hearts begin to burn with a deep desire for purity, holiness, and righteousness before God. purity is truly of such high value to us and we pray that you begin to feel the same.   we love you soooooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsGoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   MINT MOBILE https://Mintmobile.com/GGB   BETTERHELP https://Betterhelp.com/Girlsgonebible   LADDER APP https://ladder.fit/GGB   QUO https://Quo.com/GGB   Grand Canyon University https://www.GCU.edu Find your purpose at GCU.   JUST THRIVE https://justthrivehealth.com/GGB   OLIVE & JUNE https://Oliveandjune.com/GGB   IQ BAR Text GGB to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.

fullPurity Over Everything | Girls Gone Bible20700955-c0b9-4f06-994a-93f8c16ed7e5Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: The Link Between Weight Gain and Sleep! Are Sleep Trackers Harmful Or Helpful?Dr Guy Leschziner is a consultant neurologist, sleep physician, and author who specialises in the science of sleep, circadian rhythms, and the hidden ways our brains shape our nights. In today’s moment, he unpacks how poor sleep can change everything from your appetite and weight to your emotions, cravings, and long-term health. He reveals what your body clock is really doing, and his true opinion on sleep trackers: harmful or helpful? Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/6btyk6znG2b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/ZFC5hNCnG2b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Follow Guy: https://www.guyleschziner.com/

Dr Guy Leschziner is a consultant neurologist, sleep physician, and author who specialises in the science of sleep, circadian rhythms, and the hidden ways our brains shape our nights. In today’s moment, he unpacks how poor sleep can change everything from your appetite and weight to your emotions, cravings, and long-term health. He reveals what your body clock is really doing, and his true opinion on sleep trackers: harmful or helpful? Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/6btyk6znG2b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/ZFC5hNCnG2b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Follow Guy: https://www.guyleschziner.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: The Link Between Weight Gain and Sleep! Are Sleep Trackers Harmful Or Helpful?92948a83-7ebe-4663-9f5b-b1e5eff58605Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +00002410https://216.73.216.191/allTags Instant Communication Read: Psalm 5:1-3 “Your science project is looking good,” Grandpa said as he looked over Sophia’s shoulder. “Thanks,” said Sophia. “I’m calling it ‘Means of Communication.’ It’s about how the ways people communicate with each other over long distances have developed over time.” She pointed to pictures on her display board showing handwritten letters, telegraphs, telephones, radios, TVs, and computers. “Hundreds of years ago, the only way you could communicate with someone far away was to send them a letter, which could take weeks or even months to get to them. Over time, we invented new ways to communicate that got better and better. Now, with computers, smartphones, and the internet, we can communicate instantly—with just one person or with a million!” “It’s amazing, isn’t it?” Grandpa studied Sophia’s work for a few moments. “But there’s an even more amazing form of communication that’s not on here.” Sophia was startled. “There is? What’s that?” “Communication with God,” Grandpa answered. “I never thought of that,” said Sophia. “In Bible times, God sometimes talked to people through dreams, didn’t He?” “That’s right, and at other times He spoke to people directly,” Grandpa said. “But He has another way of speaking to us now.” “I know,” said Sophia. “He speaks to us through the Bible, right?” Grandpa smiled and nodded. “He uses His Word to shape the thoughts and desires of His children’s minds and hearts. That’s the work of the Holy Spirit. Before Jesus came to earth, the Holy Spirit only communicated with some people in specific circumstances. But when Jesus died for our sin and saved us, the long distance between us and God was closed up. The Holy Spirit is now with all Christians, all the time!” “And He tells us how to live, right?” Sophia asked. Grandpa nodded. “He guides us and shapes us to be more like Jesus. And because He lives in our hearts, we can communicate with God anytime through prayer. He always hears the prayers of His children.” Sophia looked at the chart she had made and smiled. “I’m so glad God lives in my heart and I can communicate with Him anytime!” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Did you know that if you trust in Jesus, you have the Holy Spirit inside you? There’s no distance between you and God—He is with you every single moment! He speaks to you when you read the Bible and shapes your thoughts and desires to make you more like Jesus. And because He’s always with you, you can communicate with Him anytime through prayer. Talk with God each day and listen as He speaks to you. Today's Key Verse: O God, You are my God; early will I seek You. Psalm 63:1 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Communicate with God

Read: Psalm 5:1-3 “Your science project is looking good,” Grandpa said as he looked over Sophia’s shoulder. “Thanks,” said Sophia. “I’m calling it ‘Means of Communication.’ It’s about how the ways people communicate with each other over long distances have developed over time.” She pointed to pictures on her display board showing handwritten letters, telegraphs, telephones, radios, TVs, and computers. “Hundreds of years ago, the only way you could communicate with someone far away was to send them a letter, which could take weeks or even months to get to them. Over time, we invented new ways to communicate that got better and better. Now, with computers, smartphones, and the internet, we can communicate instantly—with just one person or with a million!” “It’s amazing, isn’t it?” Grandpa studied Sophia’s work for a few moments. “But there’s an even more amazing form of communication that’s not on here.” Sophia was startled. “There is? What’s that?” “Communication with God,” Grandpa answered. “I never thought of that,” said Sophia. “In Bible times, God sometimes talked to people through dreams, didn’t He?” “That’s right, and at other times He spoke to people directly,” Grandpa said. “But He has another way of speaking to us now.” “I know,” said Sophia. “He speaks to us through the Bible, right?” Grandpa smiled and nodded. “He uses His Word to shape the thoughts and desires of His children’s minds and hearts. That’s the work of the Holy Spirit. Before Jesus came to earth, the Holy Spirit only communicated with some people in specific circumstances. But when Jesus died for our sin and saved us, the long distance between us and God was closed up. The Holy Spirit is now with all Christians, all the time!” “And He tells us how to live, right?” Sophia asked. Grandpa nodded. “He guides us and shapes us to be more like Jesus. And because He lives in our hearts, we can communicate with God anytime through prayer. He always hears the prayers of His children.” Sophia looked at the chart she had made and smiled. “I’m so glad God lives in my heart and I can communicate with Him anytime!” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Did you know that if you trust in Jesus, you have the Holy Spirit inside you? There’s no distance between you and God—He is with you every single moment! He speaks to you when you read the Bible and shapes your thoughts and desires to make you more like Jesus. And because He’s always with you, you can communicate with Him anytime through prayer. Talk with God each day and listen as He speaks to you. Today's Key Verse: O God, You are my God; early will I seek You. Psalm 63:1 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Communicate with God

Instant Communication 10d7829a-8422-42fd-a9b6-e8f5dea8bdebFri, 15 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2026) Fr. Mike explains the events of today's readings, breaking down Hushai's advice to Absalom, David's warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today's episode. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the events of today's readings, breaking down Hushai's advice to Absalom, David's warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today's episode. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2026)c2cd1422-ae56-4a50-9a48-767ab9377ff5Fri, 15 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Resurrection of the Body (2026) Fr. Mike explores the essential element of Christian Faith that we “look forward to the resurrection of the dead.” We examine how this belief in the resurrection of the dead means that both our mortal soul and our mortal body will come to life again, that eventually every single human being will get their body back. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 988-996. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the essential element of Christian Faith that we “look forward to the resurrection of the dead.” We examine how this belief in the resurrection of the dead means that both our mortal soul and our mortal body will come to life again, that eventually every single human being will get their body back. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 988-996. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 135: The Resurrection of the Body (2026)8f329a6f-d378-487c-806f-9c7a824bd2f8Fri, 15 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#971 - Exodus 10-11 – The Last PlaguesThis episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Exodus. God sends 3 more plagues including locusts, darkness, and then the worst plague of all, the death of the firstborn. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-10-11-the-last-plagues/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Exodus. God sends 3 more plagues including locusts, darkness, and then the worst plague of all, the death of the firstborn. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-10-11-the-last-plagues/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#971 - Exodus 10-11 – The Last Plaguesd139553f-64a8-451f-91a5-bf607186cf8cThu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000670https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo. 1 Reason Men Can't Finish Hard Things w/ John Sablan🟢 FREE Handmade Rosary This Month for those joining CG+ ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary John Sablan spent the better part of his adult life being what he now calls the X factor in his family: the one holding everything back. Raised in abuse, living a wayward life, he and his wife stumbled into the Catholic Church, and he settled comfortably into being lukewarm. His marriage came to the edge. Then at a men's conference, with a general confession, and a priest praying deliverance over him in Latin changed the trajectory. In this conversation, John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down with John Sablan to get at the real roots of what's keeping men soft and what it actually takes to do something about it. Rooted in Thomistic psychology (which he studied under Fr. Chad Ripperger), John defines effeminacy the way Aquinas did: not a personality flaw, but a moral vice. The inability to deny pleasure in order to pursue the arduous good. He unpacks the trap men fall into when they finally decide to get serious: trading softness for stoicism, white-knuckling virtue as a self-improvement project, making the whole thing about proving themselves rather than serving God. They also tackle why "do you want to save your marriage?" is the wrong question. 🔥 Follow John and all his work - www.serviaminstitute.com www.johnsablan.com www.worldablaze.org FREE Handmade Wooden Rosary with Pardon Crucifix This Month for those joining CG+. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🟢 FREE Handmade Rosary This Month for those joining CG+ ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary John Sablan spent the better part of his adult life being what he now calls the X factor in his family: the one holding everything back. Raised in abuse, living a wayward life, he and his wife stumbled into the Catholic Church, and he settled comfortably into being lukewarm. His marriage came to the edge. Then at a men's conference, with a general confession, and a priest praying deliverance over him in Latin changed the trajectory. In this conversation, John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down with John Sablan to get at the real roots of what's keeping men soft and what it actually takes to do something about it. Rooted in Thomistic psychology (which he studied under Fr. Chad Ripperger), John defines effeminacy the way Aquinas did: not a personality flaw, but a moral vice. The inability to deny pleasure in order to pursue the arduous good. He unpacks the trap men fall into when they finally decide to get serious: trading softness for stoicism, white-knuckling virtue as a self-improvement project, making the whole thing about proving themselves rather than serving God. They also tackle why "do you want to save your marriage?" is the wrong question. 🔥 Follow John and all his work - www.serviaminstitute.com www.johnsablan.com www.worldablaze.org FREE Handmade Wooden Rosary with Pardon Crucifix This Month for those joining CG+. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNo. 1 Reason Men Can't Finish Hard Things w/ John Sablan838626b2-73ef-46be-ac2f-44f7615743cfThu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +00004415https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Reacts to Theo Von's Prayer If you're a Christian and you follow Theo Von at all, you've probably heard about his reaction to an audience member calling in and getting vulnerable about his struggles. Theo Von responds by opening up about his ongoing spiritual journey and his struggles in vice and prayer. But Fr. Mike didn't choose to highlight this moment just because of Theo Von and his journey. Theo Von's vulnerability, honesty, and frankness reveal a lot about the fickleness of the human heart—and the incredible nature of God's mercy. Today, Fr. Mike wants you to meditate on the revelations Theo Von has had, and how they might reflect some of your own journey towards a closer union with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you're a Christian and you follow Theo Von at all, you've probably heard about his reaction to an audience member calling in and getting vulnerable about his struggles. Theo Von responds by opening up about his ongoing spiritual journey and his struggles in vice and prayer. But Fr. Mike didn't choose to highlight this moment just because of Theo Von and his journey. Theo Von's vulnerability, honesty, and frankness reveal a lot about the fickleness of the human heart—and the incredible nature of God's mercy. Today, Fr. Mike wants you to meditate on the revelations Theo Von has had, and how they might reflect some of your own journey towards a closer union with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Reacts to Theo Von's Prayer10902d99-3f87-4a56-825c-f687d82f55c7Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Jezebel Spirit, Tithing and Blessing, and The Power of Praying ParentsIs the Jezebel spirit an ongoing threat? How does it manifest today? Does Tithing unlock blessing in our lives? Father Martins offers reflections on these vital topics in this week's episode. Questions addressed in this week's episode What is The Jezebel Spirit? What Were The Original Purpose of Demons before their fall? What is the role of the saints in the exorcism room? Why is tithing so important? Why is Porn so dangerous spiritually? and many others Order Father's Book- FatherCarlosMartins.com Sponsors Miracle Made- Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.” Mars Men- For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at Mengotomars.com BUBS- Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals.  For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code INSERTCODE at Bubsnaturals.com Qualia- Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/EXFILES to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code EXFILES. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is the Jezebel spirit an ongoing threat? How does it manifest today? Does Tithing unlock blessing in our lives? Father Martins offers reflections on these vital topics in this week's episode. Questions addressed in this week's episode What is The Jezebel Spirit? What Were The Original Purpose of Demons before their fall? What is the role of the saints in the exorcism room? Why is tithing so important? Why is Porn so dangerous spiritually? and many others Order Father's Book- FatherCarlosMartins.com Sponsors Miracle Made- Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.” Mars Men- For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at Mengotomars.com BUBS- Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals.  For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code INSERTCODE at Bubsnaturals.com Qualia- Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/EXFILES to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code EXFILES. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullThe Jezebel Spirit, Tithing and Blessing, and The Power of Praying Parentsb2ce0ea3-27fd-4159-8748-ab5d35c4277cThu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUFO Roundtable: CIA Physicist Proves Aliens ExistHe spent decades inside the world's most classified intelligence circles…now quantum physicist Dr. Hal Puthoff and filmmaker Dan Farah reveal why the greatest cover-up in human history may finally be unravelling. Dr. Hal Puthoff is a quantum physicist who has worked with the NSA and CIA, advised the US government on UAP science, and served as chief science advisor to Robert Bigelow of Bigelow Aerospace. Dan Farah is the Director and Producer of The Age of Disclosure, a landmark documentary produced in secret over three and a half years, featuring testimony from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Navy fighter pilots, admirals, generals, and senior intelligence community leaders. They explain:  ◼️How the US government has been covering up non-human intelligent life since the 1940s ◼️ Why crashed UAP craft have allegedly been recovered — with non-human bodies inside  ◼️How a secret "Legacy Program" operated for decades outside of Congressional and White House oversight  ◼️Why UAPs have been repeatedly spotted hovering over US nuclear weapons sites... and switching off missiles  ◼️How the US is entered a covert technology race with China and Russia to reverse-engineer non-human craft  ◼️What Trump's historic declassification directive actually revealed (and what's still being hidden)  ◼️Why Elon Musk may know more than he's legally allowed to say  ◼️Why UAP is the most bipartisan issue in Washington right now 00:00 Intro 02:09 Answering the Biggest UAP Questions 05:49 Why A Former Insider Took UAP Claims Seriously 10:02 What Officials Still Refuse To Say Publicly 12:35 The Real Question: Are Aliens Already Here? 13:45 How Claims Of “Non-Human Bodies” Started Spreading 14:13 The Insider Testimony That Changed Everything 19:22 Are There Multiple Types Of Non-Human Beings? 22:14 What US Presidents Are Actually Told About UAPs 23:58 Is The Government Hiding This Because The Public Isn’t Ready? 27:32 What Was Really Inside Trump’s UAP Report 29:00 Why Clear UFO Footage Still Hasn’t Emerged 30:47 How Advanced Civilizations Might View Humanity 39:53 Why Do Advanced UAPs Keep Crashing? 41:06 Does Elon Musk Secretly Know More Than He Says? 45:24 What If All Of This Turns Out To Be Wrong? 50:50 Why NASA Rejects The “Alien” Explanation 55:48 Is “The Public Isn’t Ready” A Legitimate Excuse? 56:22 The One Story That Made A Skeptic Believe 01:08:19 The Pentagon’s Secret Remote Viewing Program Explained 01:18:01 Why Advanced Aliens Might Still Use Pilots 01:21:44 Would Proof Of Aliens Change The Meaning Of Life? Follow Dan: X: @Dan_Farah (https://x.com/Dan_Farah) Instagram: @dan_farah (https://www.instagram.com/dan_farah/) Documentary website: theageofdisclosure.com The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com/DOAC for 20% off

He spent decades inside the world's most classified intelligence circles…now quantum physicist Dr. Hal Puthoff and filmmaker Dan Farah reveal why the greatest cover-up in human history may finally be unravelling. Dr. Hal Puthoff is a quantum physicist who has worked with the NSA and CIA, advised the US government on UAP science, and served as chief science advisor to Robert Bigelow of Bigelow Aerospace. Dan Farah is the Director and Producer of The Age of Disclosure, a landmark documentary produced in secret over three and a half years, featuring testimony from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Navy fighter pilots, admirals, generals, and senior intelligence community leaders. They explain:  ◼️How the US government has been covering up non-human intelligent life since the 1940s ◼️ Why crashed UAP craft have allegedly been recovered — with non-human bodies inside  ◼️How a secret "Legacy Program" operated for decades outside of Congressional and White House oversight  ◼️Why UAPs have been repeatedly spotted hovering over US nuclear weapons sites... and switching off missiles  ◼️How the US is entered a covert technology race with China and Russia to reverse-engineer non-human craft  ◼️What Trump's historic declassification directive actually revealed (and what's still being hidden)  ◼️Why Elon Musk may know more than he's legally allowed to say  ◼️Why UAP is the most bipartisan issue in Washington right now 00:00 Intro 02:09 Answering the Biggest UAP Questions 05:49 Why A Former Insider Took UAP Claims Seriously 10:02 What Officials Still Refuse To Say Publicly 12:35 The Real Question: Are Aliens Already Here? 13:45 How Claims Of “Non-Human Bodies” Started Spreading 14:13 The Insider Testimony That Changed Everything 19:22 Are There Multiple Types Of Non-Human Beings? 22:14 What US Presidents Are Actually Told About UAPs 23:58 Is The Government Hiding This Because The Public Isn’t Ready? 27:32 What Was Really Inside Trump’s UAP Report 29:00 Why Clear UFO Footage Still Hasn’t Emerged 30:47 How Advanced Civilizations Might View Humanity 39:53 Why Do Advanced UAPs Keep Crashing? 41:06 Does Elon Musk Secretly Know More Than He Says? 45:24 What If All Of This Turns Out To Be Wrong? 50:50 Why NASA Rejects The “Alien” Explanation 55:48 Is “The Public Isn’t Ready” A Legitimate Excuse? 56:22 The One Story That Made A Skeptic Believe 01:08:19 The Pentagon’s Secret Remote Viewing Program Explained 01:18:01 Why Advanced Aliens Might Still Use Pilots 01:21:44 Would Proof Of Aliens Change The Meaning Of Life? Follow Dan: X: @Dan_Farah (https://x.com/Dan_Farah) Instagram: @dan_farah (https://www.instagram.com/dan_farah/) Documentary website: theageofdisclosure.com The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com/DOAC for 20% off

fullUFO Roundtable: CIA Physicist Proves Aliens Existaa8137ef-1f9b-4319-adcd-03d3d98c86d7Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +00005240https://216.73.216.191/allTags Trust and Praise Read: Acts 16:22-26 Gabby’s grandpa was in a lot of pain. His hands were nearly crippled, and he sat in a wheelchair when he was able to get out of bed. Gabby thought she would be miserable if she were in his place, but every time she visited him, he seemed to have a smile on his face. “How are you so happy all the time?” Gabby asked as she sat in his living room with him one afternoon. “God has been good to me,” Grandpa said, humming softly. Gabby’s brows knit. How could he say that when he was in pain? “What are you humming?” Gabby asked. “It’s a song about God being good all the time,” Grandpa said. “We need to trust Him no matter what we face. We need to remember that He is good and has given us eternal life through His Son, Jesus.” “I wish I had faith like you,” Gabby said. Grandpa patted her hand with his gnarly one. “Did you ever read about Paul being put in prison?” “I’m not sure,” said Gabby. “Well, when he was beaten and put in prison, he still sang and praised God. Everyone who heard him was shocked.” Grandpa smiled. “I want to be like that.” “And I want to be like you,” Gabby said. Grandpa went back to humming, and Gabby leaned into his shoulder. She felt bad for him because of his pain, but he was one of the happiest and most content people she knew. She wanted to be like him when she was older rather than a lot of the grown-ups she knew who weren’t nearly as happy or friendly. “God can get us through all kinds of terrible times and the pain we face,” Grandpa said softly. “Because Jesus died and rose again to save us, we can be joyful and praise Him no matter what. We just need to trust Him and know that He’s with us.” Grandpa smiled at Gabby. “Maybe I could teach you the words to the song I’ve been humming?” “Sure,” Gabby said. She was eager to learn as much as she could from her faith-filled grandpa. –Bethany Acker How about you? Do you know someone who is happy even when life isn’t easy? We all go through hard, painful times in life, but we can still be joyful and praise God because of what He’s done for us. If you know Jesus as your Savior, He has given you eternal life and promises to be with you through every difficulty you face. Trust Him and praise Him no matter what life brings. Today's Key Verse: In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Psalm 33:21 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Trust and praise God always

Read: Acts 16:22-26 Gabby’s grandpa was in a lot of pain. His hands were nearly crippled, and he sat in a wheelchair when he was able to get out of bed. Gabby thought she would be miserable if she were in his place, but every time she visited him, he seemed to have a smile on his face. “How are you so happy all the time?” Gabby asked as she sat in his living room with him one afternoon. “God has been good to me,” Grandpa said, humming softly. Gabby’s brows knit. How could he say that when he was in pain? “What are you humming?” Gabby asked. “It’s a song about God being good all the time,” Grandpa said. “We need to trust Him no matter what we face. We need to remember that He is good and has given us eternal life through His Son, Jesus.” “I wish I had faith like you,” Gabby said. Grandpa patted her hand with his gnarly one. “Did you ever read about Paul being put in prison?” “I’m not sure,” said Gabby. “Well, when he was beaten and put in prison, he still sang and praised God. Everyone who heard him was shocked.” Grandpa smiled. “I want to be like that.” “And I want to be like you,” Gabby said. Grandpa went back to humming, and Gabby leaned into his shoulder. She felt bad for him because of his pain, but he was one of the happiest and most content people she knew. She wanted to be like him when she was older rather than a lot of the grown-ups she knew who weren’t nearly as happy or friendly. “God can get us through all kinds of terrible times and the pain we face,” Grandpa said softly. “Because Jesus died and rose again to save us, we can be joyful and praise Him no matter what. We just need to trust Him and know that He’s with us.” Grandpa smiled at Gabby. “Maybe I could teach you the words to the song I’ve been humming?” “Sure,” Gabby said. She was eager to learn as much as she could from her faith-filled grandpa. –Bethany Acker How about you? Do you know someone who is happy even when life isn’t easy? We all go through hard, painful times in life, but we can still be joyful and praise God because of what He’s done for us. If you know Jesus as your Savior, He has given you eternal life and promises to be with you through every difficulty you face. Trust Him and praise Him no matter what life brings. Today's Key Verse: In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Psalm 33:21 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Trust and praise God always

Trust and Praise 660758ac-62cd-4051-9366-96a2ee36573cThu, 14 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2026) Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him "what's the next step?" In today's readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him "what's the next step?" In today's readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2026)acd3a5fb-217d-46fb-993c-1c75dda77be2Thu, 14 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: The Forgiveness of Sins (2026) The Catechism provides an overview on how Jesus grants the Church the ability to forgive sins through both Baptism and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike doubles down on the revelation that there is no sin that Jesus can’t forgive—and no one is disqualified. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 976-987. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism provides an overview on how Jesus grants the Church the ability to forgive sins through both Baptism and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike doubles down on the revelation that there is no sin that Jesus can’t forgive—and no one is disqualified. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 976-987. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 134: The Forgiveness of Sins (2026)1d611295-f27b-4e0c-a513-72d393a55a0dThu, 14 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags# 414: What Kind of Soil Is My Heart? - Mark part 13Scripture: Mark 4:1–20 In this episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark as Jesus teaches beside the lake and tells the Parable of the Sower. Jesus uses the picture of a farmer scattering seed to help us understand what happens in our hearts when we hear God’s Word. Kids will be invited to ask: How do I respond when I hear God's word ? In this story, the seed represents God’s Word, and the different soils represent the different ways people respond when they hear it. Some hearts are distracted, some seem joyful at first but have no root, some are crowded by worries and desires, and some receive the Word, accept it, and produce fruit. Big Takeaways: God’s Word is like seed planted in our hearts. Jesus teaches that people respond to God’s Word in different ways. Sin can make our hearts hard, shallow, distracted, or crowded. We need Jesus to forgive us, change us, and help us receive His Word by faith. The “crop” Jesus talks about is not corn or tomatoes—it is a changed life that looks more like Christ through love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. ---------- Don’t miss Go Minno for faith filled shows you can trust.  ------------------- This week’s Bonus Audio: Bible Dive in the Family Library goes deeper into Mark 4:11–12, which can sound confusing at first. Families can listen to that bonus audio and receive beautiful episode resources by becoming a member of the Family Library on Patreon. Join and impact here!

Scripture: Mark 4:1–20 In this episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark as Jesus teaches beside the lake and tells the Parable of the Sower. Jesus uses the picture of a farmer scattering seed to help us understand what happens in our hearts when we hear God’s Word. Kids will be invited to ask: How do I respond when I hear God's word ? In this story, the seed represents God’s Word, and the different soils represent the different ways people respond when they hear it. Some hearts are distracted, some seem joyful at first but have no root, some are crowded by worries and desires, and some receive the Word, accept it, and produce fruit. Big Takeaways: God’s Word is like seed planted in our hearts. Jesus teaches that people respond to God’s Word in different ways. Sin can make our hearts hard, shallow, distracted, or crowded. We need Jesus to forgive us, change us, and help us receive His Word by faith. The “crop” Jesus talks about is not corn or tomatoes—it is a changed life that looks more like Christ through love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. ---------- Don’t miss Go Minno for faith filled shows you can trust.  ------------------- This week’s Bonus Audio: Bible Dive in the Family Library goes deeper into Mark 4:11–12, which can sound confusing at first. Families can listen to that bonus audio and receive beautiful episode resources by becoming a member of the Family Library on Patreon. Join and impact here!

full# 414: What Kind of Soil Is My Heart? - Mark part 1371c77b8e-c2de-41ae-967f-b242aa9c75b0Wed, 13 May 2026 10:02:00 +00001058https://216.73.216.191/allTags Who You Know Read: John 14:1-6 Cadence and Izabel listened intently as Dad read the story of Finn, a very poor boy who lived long ago in a faraway country. “Everyone said the king was very kind,” Dad read, “so Finn decided to go see him and ask for help. “When Finn arrived at the palace, he was stopped at the gate. He explained that he wanted to see the king, but he was refused admission. Now what can I do? he wondered. I know! I’ll climb over the wall. He looked around to make sure no one was watching, then found a part of the wall surrounded by trees and climbed to the top. Hey! That was easy! he thought, but at that very moment, several fierce-looking dogs in the palace yard rushed up. Finn dropped back to the ground. This won’t work after all, he thought. The only way in is through the gate. Discouraged, he walked back to the gate and sat down at the side of the road. “Soon a carriage drove up, and a young man stepped out. ‘What’s the matter?’ the man asked. Finn explained that he desperately needed help and wanted to see the king. ‘Come with me,’ the young man said. Then he spoke to the gatekeeper, and the gates were opened. They went inside, and Finn could see the dogs out of the corner of his eye. He cringed when he heard them barking. But again the young man gave orders, and the dogs were restrained. “Finn looked at the man wide-eyed. ‘Why does everyone obey you?’ he asked in wonder. “The young man smiled. ‘Because I’m the prince,’ he replied. ‘And now we’ll go see my father—the king.’” Dad stopped reading and closed the book. “Do you know who Finn reminds me of?” “Who?” asked Izabel. “Us,” said Dad. “We all need the King of kings—God—but none of us can reach Him on our own. That’s why He sent His Son to us.” “Jesus!” Cadence and Izabel said together. Smiling, Dad nodded. “We can only be saved through Jesus,” he said. “We can only have eternal life with the King of kings by knowing Him.” –Harry C. Trover How about you? Have you ever heard that it’s not what you know but who you know that matters? That’s often true! It’s certainly true when it comes to entering the kingdom of heaven. You need to know the Son of God—Jesus—as your Savior to be saved from sin and have eternal life. Do you know Him? (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. John 17:3 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: You need to know Jesus

Read: John 14:1-6 Cadence and Izabel listened intently as Dad read the story of Finn, a very poor boy who lived long ago in a faraway country. “Everyone said the king was very kind,” Dad read, “so Finn decided to go see him and ask for help. “When Finn arrived at the palace, he was stopped at the gate. He explained that he wanted to see the king, but he was refused admission. Now what can I do? he wondered. I know! I’ll climb over the wall. He looked around to make sure no one was watching, then found a part of the wall surrounded by trees and climbed to the top. Hey! That was easy! he thought, but at that very moment, several fierce-looking dogs in the palace yard rushed up. Finn dropped back to the ground. This won’t work after all, he thought. The only way in is through the gate. Discouraged, he walked back to the gate and sat down at the side of the road. “Soon a carriage drove up, and a young man stepped out. ‘What’s the matter?’ the man asked. Finn explained that he desperately needed help and wanted to see the king. ‘Come with me,’ the young man said. Then he spoke to the gatekeeper, and the gates were opened. They went inside, and Finn could see the dogs out of the corner of his eye. He cringed when he heard them barking. But again the young man gave orders, and the dogs were restrained. “Finn looked at the man wide-eyed. ‘Why does everyone obey you?’ he asked in wonder. “The young man smiled. ‘Because I’m the prince,’ he replied. ‘And now we’ll go see my father—the king.’” Dad stopped reading and closed the book. “Do you know who Finn reminds me of?” “Who?” asked Izabel. “Us,” said Dad. “We all need the King of kings—God—but none of us can reach Him on our own. That’s why He sent His Son to us.” “Jesus!” Cadence and Izabel said together. Smiling, Dad nodded. “We can only be saved through Jesus,” he said. “We can only have eternal life with the King of kings by knowing Him.” –Harry C. Trover How about you? Have you ever heard that it’s not what you know but who you know that matters? That’s often true! It’s certainly true when it comes to entering the kingdom of heaven. You need to know the Son of God—Jesus—as your Savior to be saved from sin and have eternal life. Do you know Him? (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. John 17:3 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: You need to know Jesus

Who You Know 0755c7c9-3ef4-4ba3-8fc1-7b3e2d00adc6Wed, 13 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2026) Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, rather than waiting until the batter is over. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, rather than waiting until the batter is over. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2026)d15c2b86-6bba-42a2-8730-e9b8ea448ba0Wed, 13 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Devotion to Mary (2026) When we show devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we fulfill her prophecy that “all generations will call me blessed.” The Catechism clearly shows us how such devotion does not compete with devotion to God, but in fact fosters adoration of God. Fr. Mike declares that the better we know Mary, the better we know Jesus, and the more we love Mary, the more we love Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 971-975. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we show devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we fulfill her prophecy that “all generations will call me blessed.” The Catechism clearly shows us how such devotion does not compete with devotion to God, but in fact fosters adoration of God. Fr. Mike declares that the better we know Mary, the better we know Jesus, and the more we love Mary, the more we love Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 971-975. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 133: Devotion to Mary (2026)e15f3548-bbd1-478a-9142-c6de75541fc1Wed, 13 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Not Greek to God Read: Acts 17:24-27 Allison sang out the words of a song. “Yesu yana kaunar yara.” “What language is that?” asked her friend Gianna. “Like my grandma always says when she doesn’t understand something, it’s Greek to me!” Allison laughed. “It’s not Greek,” she said. “It’s Hausa—a language spoken in Africa. I learned that song from my Aunt Mary, who’s a missionary in Nigeria.” “What does it mean?” Gianna wanted to know. “It means ‘Jesus, He loves the children,’” Allison explained. “Oh, those sound like the words to a song Mom taught me when I was little,” Gianna said. “It’s called ‘Jesus Loves the Little Children.’ The tune sounded familiar too.” Allison nodded. “Aunt Mary teaches a class of Nigerian girls who are the same age as we are. She says one girl reminds her of me.” “Really?” said Gianna. “My dad always teases me and says I’m one-of-a-kind. How are you and the other girl alike?” “Well, Aunt Mary says one way we’re alike is that we both love Jesus,” replied Allison. “And she says we act alike and are interested in a lot of the same things. We’re going to write to each other, and Aunt Mary will translate for us. It’ll be fun having a Nigerian pen pal!” “Cool! I guess we’re not as different from kids in other countries as we think we are,” said Gianna. Allison shook her head. “Aunt Mary always reminds me that we’re all the same to the Lord. He loves Nigerian children—and all the children in the world—just like He loves us.” “Right,” said Gianna. “Just like your song said. How did that go? Sing it again.” Allison sang the words again, and she laughed as Gianna tried it too. “That’s okay. You can laugh at me,” said Gianna. “I bet the Nigerians would laugh at you!” “You’re probably right,” said Allison. “But that’s okay. God understands—even when we mispronounce all the words. It’s not Greek to Him.” “Let’s make it a duet,” suggested Gianna. So they started singing together. –Linda Weddle How about you? Did you know there are children all over the world who love the Lord? They’re like you in many ways. They read the same Bible and memorize many of the same verses and even sing some of the same songs, but in a different language. Always remember that Jesus loves all the children everywhere just like He loves you. Today's Key Verse: Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me…God’s kingdom belongs to people who are like these children.” Matthew 19:14 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: God loves you and all children

Read: Acts 17:24-27 Allison sang out the words of a song. “Yesu yana kaunar yara.” “What language is that?” asked her friend Gianna. “Like my grandma always says when she doesn’t understand something, it’s Greek to me!” Allison laughed. “It’s not Greek,” she said. “It’s Hausa—a language spoken in Africa. I learned that song from my Aunt Mary, who’s a missionary in Nigeria.” “What does it mean?” Gianna wanted to know. “It means ‘Jesus, He loves the children,’” Allison explained. “Oh, those sound like the words to a song Mom taught me when I was little,” Gianna said. “It’s called ‘Jesus Loves the Little Children.’ The tune sounded familiar too.” Allison nodded. “Aunt Mary teaches a class of Nigerian girls who are the same age as we are. She says one girl reminds her of me.” “Really?” said Gianna. “My dad always teases me and says I’m one-of-a-kind. How are you and the other girl alike?” “Well, Aunt Mary says one way we’re alike is that we both love Jesus,” replied Allison. “And she says we act alike and are interested in a lot of the same things. We’re going to write to each other, and Aunt Mary will translate for us. It’ll be fun having a Nigerian pen pal!” “Cool! I guess we’re not as different from kids in other countries as we think we are,” said Gianna. Allison shook her head. “Aunt Mary always reminds me that we’re all the same to the Lord. He loves Nigerian children—and all the children in the world—just like He loves us.” “Right,” said Gianna. “Just like your song said. How did that go? Sing it again.” Allison sang the words again, and she laughed as Gianna tried it too. “That’s okay. You can laugh at me,” said Gianna. “I bet the Nigerians would laugh at you!” “You’re probably right,” said Allison. “But that’s okay. God understands—even when we mispronounce all the words. It’s not Greek to Him.” “Let’s make it a duet,” suggested Gianna. So they started singing together. –Linda Weddle How about you? Did you know there are children all over the world who love the Lord? They’re like you in many ways. They read the same Bible and memorize many of the same verses and even sing some of the same songs, but in a different language. Always remember that Jesus loves all the children everywhere just like He loves you. Today's Key Verse: Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me…God’s kingdom belongs to people who are like these children.” Matthew 19:14 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: God loves you and all children

Not Greek to God 3bfcf24d-7000-4817-8d02-f9285a2cbe3cTue, 12 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: David and Absalom (2026) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men's part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men's part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 132: David and Absalom (2026)1bf8130d-7ae5-4718-bc26-25eebbb3c1cdTue, 12 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: Mary Mother of the Church (2026) Earlier in the Catechism, we unpacked Mary as the Mother of Jesus. Now, we look at what it means for Mary to be the Mother of the Church. Fr. Mike makes it clear that, when he entrusts his disciples to Mary, his Mother, from the Cross, he’s entrusting us to her as well. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 963-970. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Earlier in the Catechism, we unpacked Mary as the Mother of Jesus. Now, we look at what it means for Mary to be the Mother of the Church. Fr. Mike makes it clear that, when he entrusts his disciples to Mary, his Mother, from the Cross, he’s entrusting us to her as well. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 963-970. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 132: Mary Mother of the Church (2026)5fb386a5-f538-4e8d-a2de-b02506776b00Tue, 12 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPulitzer Prize Historian: You Won't Notice Until It's Too Late!Anne Applebaum has spent decades studying how democracies collapse, how authoritarian systems rise, and why the warning signs are often ignored until it’s too late. She reveals why America is entering a dangerous new phase, and what happens next! Anne Applebaum is a staff writer at The Atlantic and has hosted its Autocracy in America podcast. She is also a senior fellow at the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University and the School of Advanced International Studies. She is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World’. She explains: ◼️ Why democracies rarely collapse overnight ◼️ Why America may be closer to autocracy than people think ◼️ How elected leaders can slowly take apart the system from within ◼️ Why corruption is one of the clearest warning signs of authoritarianism ◼️ Why Big Tech leaders are bending toward political power ◼️ How America’s allies are already preparing for U.S. betrayal ◼️ Why Russia, China, and Iran are challenging the democratic world order ◼️ Why America may never fully go back to normal after Trump Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:13 Why History Keeps Repeating 00:04:52 Why Democracy Feels So Broken 00:07:21 The Biggest Threats Right Now 00:08:32 Why Democracy Is Rapidly Shifting 00:09:58 Could America Become An Autocracy? 00:11:45 What A Trump Third Term Means 00:14:36 Why Autocracy Appeals To People 00:18:52 Trump’s Wealth Changes Everything 00:21:08 Why Global Stability Is Collapsing 00:26:06 Democracy Vs Dictatorship: What Lasts? 00:27:18 Who’s Happier: Democracies Or Autocracies? 00:28:44 Would Informed People Choose Democracy? 00:30:25 How Putin Stays In Power 00:32:20 5 Tactics Autocrats Use 00:33:59 Are Tech CEOs Enabling This? 00:37:51 Can America Ever Return To Normal? 00:39:07 Why Nations Are Turning Inward 00:43:37 What This Means For Americans 00:45:19 The Most Dangerous Part Of Dictatorship 00:48:29 Why Trump’s Ratings Are Falling 00:50:28 Ads 00:52:31 The 2nd Tactic Autocrats Use 00:57:19 The 3rd Tactic Autocrats Use 00:59:20 The 4th Tactic Autocrats Use 01:05:38 Should Social Media Have Legal Power? 01:12:38 Can Citizens Really Leave China? 01:13:55 The 5th Tactic Autocrats Use 01:14:28 Why ICE Is Breaking Down 01:16:40 Ads 01:17:49 Is The American Empire Declining? 01:21:49 Is Politics Just Human Nature? 01:24:38 Does Democracy Create Extreme Capitalism? 01:26:44 How Democracies Defend Themselves 01:28:18 Is Mainstream Media Politically Biased? 01:31:59 Why Journalism Matters More Than Ever 01:33:29 How Algorithms Control Your Reality 01:34:37 Anne’s Personal Political Journey 01:41:05 What Regime Change Really Feels Like 01:44:36 Anne’s Toughest Setback Follow Anne: Youtube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4pTtMb1 Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1GOn8p5 X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8M5yUMK Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GGmhcYf You can purchase Anne’s book, ‘Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/D07471h Sponsors: Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode5 Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven

Anne Applebaum has spent decades studying how democracies collapse, how authoritarian systems rise, and why the warning signs are often ignored until it’s too late. She reveals why America is entering a dangerous new phase, and what happens next! Anne Applebaum is a staff writer at The Atlantic and has hosted its Autocracy in America podcast. She is also a senior fellow at the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University and the School of Advanced International Studies. She is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World’. She explains: ◼️ Why democracies rarely collapse overnight ◼️ Why America may be closer to autocracy than people think ◼️ How elected leaders can slowly take apart the system from within ◼️ Why corruption is one of the clearest warning signs of authoritarianism ◼️ Why Big Tech leaders are bending toward political power ◼️ How America’s allies are already preparing for U.S. betrayal ◼️ Why Russia, China, and Iran are challenging the democratic world order ◼️ Why America may never fully go back to normal after Trump Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:13 Why History Keeps Repeating 00:04:52 Why Democracy Feels So Broken 00:07:21 The Biggest Threats Right Now 00:08:32 Why Democracy Is Rapidly Shifting 00:09:58 Could America Become An Autocracy? 00:11:45 What A Trump Third Term Means 00:14:36 Why Autocracy Appeals To People 00:18:52 Trump’s Wealth Changes Everything 00:21:08 Why Global Stability Is Collapsing 00:26:06 Democracy Vs Dictatorship: What Lasts? 00:27:18 Who’s Happier: Democracies Or Autocracies? 00:28:44 Would Informed People Choose Democracy? 00:30:25 How Putin Stays In Power 00:32:20 5 Tactics Autocrats Use 00:33:59 Are Tech CEOs Enabling This? 00:37:51 Can America Ever Return To Normal? 00:39:07 Why Nations Are Turning Inward 00:43:37 What This Means For Americans 00:45:19 The Most Dangerous Part Of Dictatorship 00:48:29 Why Trump’s Ratings Are Falling 00:50:28 Ads 00:52:31 The 2nd Tactic Autocrats Use 00:57:19 The 3rd Tactic Autocrats Use 00:59:20 The 4th Tactic Autocrats Use 01:05:38 Should Social Media Have Legal Power? 01:12:38 Can Citizens Really Leave China? 01:13:55 The 5th Tactic Autocrats Use 01:14:28 Why ICE Is Breaking Down 01:16:40 Ads 01:17:49 Is The American Empire Declining? 01:21:49 Is Politics Just Human Nature? 01:24:38 Does Democracy Create Extreme Capitalism? 01:26:44 How Democracies Defend Themselves 01:28:18 Is Mainstream Media Politically Biased? 01:31:59 Why Journalism Matters More Than Ever 01:33:29 How Algorithms Control Your Reality 01:34:37 Anne’s Personal Political Journey 01:41:05 What Regime Change Really Feels Like 01:44:36 Anne’s Toughest Setback Follow Anne: Youtube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4pTtMb1 Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1GOn8p5 X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8M5yUMK Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GGmhcYf You can purchase Anne’s book, ‘Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/D07471h Sponsors: Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode5 Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven

fullPulitzer Prize Historian: You Won't Notice Until It's Too Late!669c6f80-41a9-48e8-9a8e-4e4629ce0c31Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +00006518https://216.73.216.191/allTags Everything You Do Read: 1 Corinthians 12:14, 21-28 Brighton watched as Mom tied the sash of Kayleigh’s sparkly new dress and handed her a basket of flower petals. “It’s not fair,” Brighton muttered. She had never gotten to be a flower girl, but her little sister had been picked for that job in Aunt Erin’s wedding. “All I get to do is stand at the door and hand out programs,” Brighton said. Mom frowned. “Brighton, please stop whining.” “I’m not whining,” said Brighton, but she couldn’t make herself smile. It just isn’t fair! she thought again. “Come here and see Aunt Erin’s flowers,” said Mom. Brighton walked over to the beautiful bouquet on the table. There were white roses and pink tulips, fragrant lilies, and dainty violets. “Which flower is the prettiest?” asked Mom. Brighton studied them. “I like all of them,” she said. “It’s hard to pick one.” “I agree,” said Mom. “It takes all the different kinds and colors to make this type of bouquet. Can you imagine the tulip crying because it doesn’t smell like the rose? Or the violet being upset because it’s smaller than the lily? That would be silly, wouldn’t it? Well, like flowers, people are different too. We all have different jobs to do.” Brighton glanced up. “You want me to stop being mad that I can’t be a flower girl, don’t you?” Mom nodded. “If you and Kayleigh were both flower girls, who would greet the guests? As the family of the bride, we need to work together to show Aunt Erin and Uncle Jeff how much we love them and make their guests feel welcome.” Brighton sighed. “I guess you’re right.” “We need to work together as God’s family too,” said Mom. “The Bible compares Christians to a body made up of many parts that function in different ways. We need to recognize that Jesus loves and died for all of us and that He’s given us different things to do so we can serve Him together. The things God has for you to do won’t be the same as those He has for Kayleigh, but whatever He gives you to do is important.” “Like smiling as I greet everyone who comes to the wedding?” asked Brighton. Mom nodded. “Okay,” said Brighton. “Then I will!” –Jennifer Quakenbush How about you? Are you content doing the things God has given you to do? Or do you wish you could do what someone else is doing instead? God gives each Christian in the body of Christ—the church—different roles and tasks in serving Him and others. When you refuse to do your part, others miss out on having you share God’s love with them. Serve Jesus and show others His love by joyfully doing the things He’s given you to do. Today's Key Verse: All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it. 1 Corinthians 12:27 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Every job is important

Read: 1 Corinthians 12:14, 21-28 Brighton watched as Mom tied the sash of Kayleigh’s sparkly new dress and handed her a basket of flower petals. “It’s not fair,” Brighton muttered. She had never gotten to be a flower girl, but her little sister had been picked for that job in Aunt Erin’s wedding. “All I get to do is stand at the door and hand out programs,” Brighton said. Mom frowned. “Brighton, please stop whining.” “I’m not whining,” said Brighton, but she couldn’t make herself smile. It just isn’t fair! she thought again. “Come here and see Aunt Erin’s flowers,” said Mom. Brighton walked over to the beautiful bouquet on the table. There were white roses and pink tulips, fragrant lilies, and dainty violets. “Which flower is the prettiest?” asked Mom. Brighton studied them. “I like all of them,” she said. “It’s hard to pick one.” “I agree,” said Mom. “It takes all the different kinds and colors to make this type of bouquet. Can you imagine the tulip crying because it doesn’t smell like the rose? Or the violet being upset because it’s smaller than the lily? That would be silly, wouldn’t it? Well, like flowers, people are different too. We all have different jobs to do.” Brighton glanced up. “You want me to stop being mad that I can’t be a flower girl, don’t you?” Mom nodded. “If you and Kayleigh were both flower girls, who would greet the guests? As the family of the bride, we need to work together to show Aunt Erin and Uncle Jeff how much we love them and make their guests feel welcome.” Brighton sighed. “I guess you’re right.” “We need to work together as God’s family too,” said Mom. “The Bible compares Christians to a body made up of many parts that function in different ways. We need to recognize that Jesus loves and died for all of us and that He’s given us different things to do so we can serve Him together. The things God has for you to do won’t be the same as those He has for Kayleigh, but whatever He gives you to do is important.” “Like smiling as I greet everyone who comes to the wedding?” asked Brighton. Mom nodded. “Okay,” said Brighton. “Then I will!” –Jennifer Quakenbush How about you? Are you content doing the things God has given you to do? Or do you wish you could do what someone else is doing instead? God gives each Christian in the body of Christ—the church—different roles and tasks in serving Him and others. When you refuse to do your part, others miss out on having you share God’s love with them. Serve Jesus and show others His love by joyfully doing the things He’s given you to do. Today's Key Verse: All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it. 1 Corinthians 12:27 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Every job is important

Everything You Do 0c85f966-9f3b-4cab-bf2c-b78240b5f66aMon, 11 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: Hope for the Future (2026) Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what's in your past - things you've done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what's in your past - things you've done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 131: Hope for the Future (2026)98e09b04-3c6c-4a62-a28b-6cd4d4c586b7Mon, 11 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: The Communion of the Church (2026) The Catechism further unpacks the communion of saints and shows us how the Church lives in communion with those members who have passed on to eternal life with Christ in heaven. If you’re listening to this podcast and you’re not Catholic—or if you still have questions about the communion of saints—Fr. Mike has a word for you. This is your family, interceding on your behalf that you might receive the fullness of Faith here on earth. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 954-962. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism further unpacks the communion of saints and shows us how the Church lives in communion with those members who have passed on to eternal life with Christ in heaven. If you’re listening to this podcast and you’re not Catholic—or if you still have questions about the communion of saints—Fr. Mike has a word for you. This is your family, interceding on your behalf that you might receive the fullness of Faith here on earth. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 954-962. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 131: The Communion of the Church (2026)fd9033ac-5e1e-4527-aae9-278faca93bd2Mon, 11 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Gift for Mom Read: Colossians 3:20-25 Daniel plopped down on the top step and scowled. His sister, Nia, found him there. “Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, and we don’t have a gift for Mom yet,” she said. “Let’s go see what we can find.” “I can’t,” Daniel said. “Mom says I can’t go anywhere. I didn’t clean my room right away like she told me to, and then when I did do it, she still wasn’t satisfied. I told her it was my room and it looked fine to me, so I didn’t care what she thought!” Nia gasped. “Daniel!” “I know,” Daniel said. “It was a dumb thing to say. She grounded me and then made me clean my room again anyway.” “Great, now how am I supposed to get her a present?” asked Nia. “Maybe if I ask her, she’ll let you walk into town with me.” Nia went and made her request, but when Mom said no, Nia became angry and talked back. So she got grounded too. After dinner the next day, Daniel and Nia felt bad about not having a gift for their mom. “We wanted to get you something yesterday,” Nia explained to her, “but you wouldn’t let us go to the store.” Dad raised his eyebrows. “So it’s Mom’s fault you don’t have a present for her?” “Well…no,” Daniel replied slowly. “Tell me,” said Dad, “why is it you wanted to give Mom a present in the first place?” “Because it’s Mother’s Day, and we wanted to show that we love her,” said Nia. “And what’s the best way to show your love?” Dad asked. “Well, um…giving presents and stuff is one way,” said Daniel. “And we also show people we love them by the way we act toward them.” Nia sighed. “Yesterday we didn’t act like we loved you, Mom. I’m sorry I talked back to you.” “Me too, Mom,” said Daniel. “And I’m sorry I didn’t obey you right away.” “I forgive you both,” said Mom. “And so will Jesus,” said Dad. “We also disobey Him when we don’t obey our parents, but He will always forgive us and help us show our love for others through our actions.” Mom nodded. “When you obey me, you give Jesus a present too!” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Do you tell your parents that you love them—not only by saying it or giving them presents, but by obeying them? Or do you whine and complain and sometimes talk back when they ask you to do something? When you obey your parents, it’s like giving them a gift out of love—and you do the same when you obey Jesus. Obey Him by obeying your parents. Today's Key Verse: Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Ephesians 6:1 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Obey your parents

Read: Colossians 3:20-25 Daniel plopped down on the top step and scowled. His sister, Nia, found him there. “Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, and we don’t have a gift for Mom yet,” she said. “Let’s go see what we can find.” “I can’t,” Daniel said. “Mom says I can’t go anywhere. I didn’t clean my room right away like she told me to, and then when I did do it, she still wasn’t satisfied. I told her it was my room and it looked fine to me, so I didn’t care what she thought!” Nia gasped. “Daniel!” “I know,” Daniel said. “It was a dumb thing to say. She grounded me and then made me clean my room again anyway.” “Great, now how am I supposed to get her a present?” asked Nia. “Maybe if I ask her, she’ll let you walk into town with me.” Nia went and made her request, but when Mom said no, Nia became angry and talked back. So she got grounded too. After dinner the next day, Daniel and Nia felt bad about not having a gift for their mom. “We wanted to get you something yesterday,” Nia explained to her, “but you wouldn’t let us go to the store.” Dad raised his eyebrows. “So it’s Mom’s fault you don’t have a present for her?” “Well…no,” Daniel replied slowly. “Tell me,” said Dad, “why is it you wanted to give Mom a present in the first place?” “Because it’s Mother’s Day, and we wanted to show that we love her,” said Nia. “And what’s the best way to show your love?” Dad asked. “Well, um…giving presents and stuff is one way,” said Daniel. “And we also show people we love them by the way we act toward them.” Nia sighed. “Yesterday we didn’t act like we loved you, Mom. I’m sorry I talked back to you.” “Me too, Mom,” said Daniel. “And I’m sorry I didn’t obey you right away.” “I forgive you both,” said Mom. “And so will Jesus,” said Dad. “We also disobey Him when we don’t obey our parents, but He will always forgive us and help us show our love for others through our actions.” Mom nodded. “When you obey me, you give Jesus a present too!” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Do you tell your parents that you love them—not only by saying it or giving them presents, but by obeying them? Or do you whine and complain and sometimes talk back when they ask you to do something? When you obey your parents, it’s like giving them a gift out of love—and you do the same when you obey Jesus. Obey Him by obeying your parents. Today's Key Verse: Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Ephesians 6:1 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Obey your parents

A Gift for Mom 894d9d35-fb52-4c1f-a5b6-10423283c5a9Sun, 10 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2026) Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2026)bf3b2d1e-ea7e-4480-bfd9-d819e972a4b2Sun, 10 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: The Communion of Saints (2026) The Catechism begins Paragraph 5 and dives into the communion of saints. This communion is “in holy things (sancta)” and “among holy persons (sancti).” Fr. Mike emphasizes that “the least of our acts done in charity redounds to the profit of all.” At the same time, every sin hurts every single member of the Church. No one is an island—we belong to each other. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 946-953. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism begins Paragraph 5 and dives into the communion of saints. This communion is “in holy things (sancta)” and “among holy persons (sancti).” Fr. Mike emphasizes that “the least of our acts done in charity redounds to the profit of all.” At the same time, every sin hurts every single member of the Church. No one is an island—we belong to each other. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 946-953. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 130: The Communion of Saints (2026)db04e4bb-15f7-4869-8818-5a3adf29cef7Sun, 10 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/10/26 A Reason to Hope Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Hope that is not tested is hope that cannot be trusted. How do we grow in hope? Saint Paul tells us: through affliction that leads to a new level of trust in the God who loves us. Mass Readings from May 10, 2026: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Psalm 66:1-3, 4-7, 16, 201 Peter 3:15-18 John 14:15-21

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Hope that is not tested is hope that cannot be trusted. How do we grow in hope? Saint Paul tells us: through affliction that leads to a new level of trust in the God who loves us. Mass Readings from May 10, 2026: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Psalm 66:1-3, 4-7, 16, 201 Peter 3:15-18 John 14:15-21

full05/10/26 A Reason to Hope6c5485e1-4629-45fc-a9a7-25060e73842bSat, 09 May 2026 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYes! There’s an Ad-Free Option 🎉Want to Listen Ad-Free? Many families have asked if there is a way to listen to Kids Bible Stories without ads — and yes, there is! You can join the Kids Bible Stories Family Library on Patreon and receive: Ad-free access to the entire podcast A private RSS feed so you can listen easily in your favorite podcast app like normal!!!!!! Coloring pages for episodes Activity sheets and other bonus resources A searchable library where you can type in an episode number and find everything connected to that episode The option to join or cancel anytime A yearly option with 20% off To join, visit: patreon.com/kidsbiblestories

Want to Listen Ad-Free? Many families have asked if there is a way to listen to Kids Bible Stories without ads — and yes, there is! You can join the Kids Bible Stories Family Library on Patreon and receive: Ad-free access to the entire podcast A private RSS feed so you can listen easily in your favorite podcast app like normal!!!!!! Coloring pages for episodes Activity sheets and other bonus resources A searchable library where you can type in an episode number and find everything connected to that episode The option to join or cancel anytime A yearly option with 20% off To join, visit: patreon.com/kidsbiblestories

bonusYes! There’s an Ad-Free Option 🎉ffa98ffc-5ee7-4b32-986d-752e50744492Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 +000098https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Miracle of Moving Read: 1 Kings 17:2-9 Ingrid sat slumped on the couch in the empty living room. Her family was next door eating lunch before packing up the moving van. Aunt Kristin burst in holding a plate of brownies. “Nothing will cheer me up,” Ingrid declared, turning her back to her. “Not even my world-famous brownies?” Aunt Kristin cried. Ingrid shook her head. Aunt Kristin plopped down next to her. “I know it’s scary and sad to move,” she said. “I just don’t want to move!” Ingrid exclaimed. “I know it’s because my parents are helping open a new homeless shelter in the city, but I don’t want to make new friends or have a new teacher.” Aunt Kristin gave Ingrid a thoughtful smile. “Have I ever told you about my friend Elijah? He would be thousands of years old today if he were here eating cookies with us.” “Is he one of your Bible friends?” Ingrid asked. “Yes,” Aunt Kristin said. “He witnessed many miracles and got to hear God’s audible voice. But sometimes God told Elijah to do hard things.” “Like what?” “Well, Elijah lived in a land where it hadn’t rained for years,” Aunt Kristin said. “So God led him to a brook and provided him with food. But later on, God allowed the brook to dry up so that He could send Elijah somewhere else.” “I would’ve been scared,” Ingrid said. “Me too,” Aunt Kristin agreed. “But Elijah trusted God, so he knew God would provide for him in the next place. And guess what happened there? God showed Elijah a family who needed his help. Through Elijah, God even raised that family’s son back to life!” “A miracle!” Ingrid exclaimed. “Just think,” Aunt Kristin added, “because your family is following God’s call to a new place, you’ll be able to bless people you never would have met if you stayed here—and they’ll be able to bless you.” “No matter where I move, God will be there,” Ingrid said, smiling. “But can I take a brownie for the road?” Aunt Kristin handed her the whole plate. “Who knows? You might meet someone who needs one too.” –Hannah Chung How about you? Has God ever brought you to a new place? Maybe it was a new school, home, church, or friend group. Even though change can be scary, God will provide for all your needs no matter where you are. As you grow in your relationship with Jesus, He will help you remember that He is with you everywhere you go. Trust Him to help you be brave as He leads you where He wants you to go. Today's Key Verse: And my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: God provides where He leads

Read: 1 Kings 17:2-9 Ingrid sat slumped on the couch in the empty living room. Her family was next door eating lunch before packing up the moving van. Aunt Kristin burst in holding a plate of brownies. “Nothing will cheer me up,” Ingrid declared, turning her back to her. “Not even my world-famous brownies?” Aunt Kristin cried. Ingrid shook her head. Aunt Kristin plopped down next to her. “I know it’s scary and sad to move,” she said. “I just don’t want to move!” Ingrid exclaimed. “I know it’s because my parents are helping open a new homeless shelter in the city, but I don’t want to make new friends or have a new teacher.” Aunt Kristin gave Ingrid a thoughtful smile. “Have I ever told you about my friend Elijah? He would be thousands of years old today if he were here eating cookies with us.” “Is he one of your Bible friends?” Ingrid asked. “Yes,” Aunt Kristin said. “He witnessed many miracles and got to hear God’s audible voice. But sometimes God told Elijah to do hard things.” “Like what?” “Well, Elijah lived in a land where it hadn’t rained for years,” Aunt Kristin said. “So God led him to a brook and provided him with food. But later on, God allowed the brook to dry up so that He could send Elijah somewhere else.” “I would’ve been scared,” Ingrid said. “Me too,” Aunt Kristin agreed. “But Elijah trusted God, so he knew God would provide for him in the next place. And guess what happened there? God showed Elijah a family who needed his help. Through Elijah, God even raised that family’s son back to life!” “A miracle!” Ingrid exclaimed. “Just think,” Aunt Kristin added, “because your family is following God’s call to a new place, you’ll be able to bless people you never would have met if you stayed here—and they’ll be able to bless you.” “No matter where I move, God will be there,” Ingrid said, smiling. “But can I take a brownie for the road?” Aunt Kristin handed her the whole plate. “Who knows? You might meet someone who needs one too.” –Hannah Chung How about you? Has God ever brought you to a new place? Maybe it was a new school, home, church, or friend group. Even though change can be scary, God will provide for all your needs no matter where you are. As you grow in your relationship with Jesus, He will help you remember that He is with you everywhere you go. Trust Him to help you be brave as He leads you where He wants you to go. Today's Key Verse: And my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: God provides where He leads

The Miracle of Moving 7aeadae2-9849-417a-ab21-cc0e32f48f33Sat, 09 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2026) Fr. Mike breaks down David's tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David's road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down David's tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David's road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2026)a04238b4-3ae3-45cc-96b4-c567eedd8b9eSat, 09 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: Many Vocations (2026) This "In Brief" section reviews all that we have learned in recent episodes. In the Church, “the faithful" refers to clerics and the laity with various callings in each. Fr. Mike explains how God calls every human being to unity with him. No matter our vocations, we must surrender our lives to the Lord and participate in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices of Christ. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 934-945. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

This "In Brief" section reviews all that we have learned in recent episodes. In the Church, “the faithful" refers to clerics and the laity with various callings in each. Fr. Mike explains how God calls every human being to unity with him. No matter our vocations, we must surrender our lives to the Lord and participate in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices of Christ. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 934-945. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 129: Many Vocations (2026)72cd3748-e4b7-4787-b86a-49137acfda54Sat, 09 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagswhen to share what God tells youHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost begins reading in Genesis 37 which is highlights the story of Jsoeph. A lot of us may have heard this story from the Old Testament as it is often referred to because it holds a lot in it. There are a lot of lessons to be taken from the story of Joseph and what happens to him/how he handles it all. So grab your Bible if youre able to and lets read along in Genesis together. "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." Ephesians 4:31-32  _____________________________________________ ☆ Give now to end hunger ➤ FeedingAmerica.org ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Download the FREE Upside app now to find out how much money you could earn. Use code 'ONICE' to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas ➤ https://www.upside.com ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-belfast-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost begins reading in Genesis 37 which is highlights the story of Jsoeph. A lot of us may have heard this story from the Old Testament as it is often referred to because it holds a lot in it. There are a lot of lessons to be taken from the story of Joseph and what happens to him/how he handles it all. So grab your Bible if youre able to and lets read along in Genesis together. "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." Ephesians 4:31-32  _____________________________________________ ☆ Give now to end hunger ➤ FeedingAmerica.org ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Download the FREE Upside app now to find out how much money you could earn. Use code 'ONICE' to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas ➤ https://www.upside.com ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-belfast-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullwhen to share what God tells you0eb0e07f-4bc6-413f-9018-d36b3aa4147dFri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHope Deferred Makes the Heart Sick | Girls Gone Biblehiii ggb:) in this weeks episode, we talk all about WAITING and how to wait WELL. Have you ever felt like life just… isn't happening the way you thought it would? This episode is for anyone who's been stuck in the waiting...waiting for healing, love, clarity, breakthrough, purpose, or just for something to finally make sense. We're talking all of that and we 're being honest about how disappointment can really affect your heart, your mind, and even your faith sometimes. We also get into the story of Joseph, unanswered prayers, feeling forgotten, and how God still moves even in seasons that feel slow, confusing, or painful. we love you soooooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK!You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale.Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Missing Messiah: If you believe there's a more dangerous, more majestic Messiah than the one you've inherited— visit https://www.missingmessiah.com  to learn more. NOCD: Book a free 15-minute call to learn more about how NOCD can help. https://www.NOCD.com My Nota: Download Nota at https://www.mynota.io Glorify: Get full access all year for just $29.99. https://www.glorify-app.com/ggb Hiya Health Receive 50% off your first order https://www.hiyahealth.com/GGB Active Skin Repair https://www.activeskinrepair.com Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at https://www.GCU.edu/MyOffer. Honey Love Use our exclusive link to save 20% off. https://www.Honeylove.com/GGB  

hiii ggb:) in this weeks episode, we talk all about WAITING and how to wait WELL. Have you ever felt like life just… isn't happening the way you thought it would? This episode is for anyone who's been stuck in the waiting...waiting for healing, love, clarity, breakthrough, purpose, or just for something to finally make sense. We're talking all of that and we 're being honest about how disappointment can really affect your heart, your mind, and even your faith sometimes. We also get into the story of Joseph, unanswered prayers, feeling forgotten, and how God still moves even in seasons that feel slow, confusing, or painful. we love you soooooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK!You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale.Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Missing Messiah: If you believe there's a more dangerous, more majestic Messiah than the one you've inherited— visit https://www.missingmessiah.com  to learn more. NOCD: Book a free 15-minute call to learn more about how NOCD can help. https://www.NOCD.com My Nota: Download Nota at https://www.mynota.io Glorify: Get full access all year for just $29.99. https://www.glorify-app.com/ggb Hiya Health Receive 50% off your first order https://www.hiyahealth.com/GGB Active Skin Repair https://www.activeskinrepair.com Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at https://www.GCU.edu/MyOffer. Honey Love Use our exclusive link to save 20% off. https://www.Honeylove.com/GGB  

fullHope Deferred Makes the Heart Sick | Girls Gone Bibleb0719b93-655d-4f49-b2f7-e7b2c52029b4Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: This Is The Best Exercise Protocol For Women!Join leading experts in female physiology, performance, and longevity, Dr Stacy Sims, Dr Vonda Wright, Dr Mary Claire Haver, and Dr Natalie Crawford, in a two-part roundtable on women’s health. In today’s moment, they unpack the exercise advice women are rarely given, from why more running is not always better, to how under-recovery, hormones, stress, and menopause can completely change what the body needs. They reveal why the right kind of intensity could be crucial for strength, body composition, and even brain health, and why many women may be training harder without getting healthier. This Moment is from Part 2 of a 2-Part Women’s Health Series. Listen to the series here! PART 1 Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/watwaGviG2b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/nyNjPVziG2b PART 2 Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/u6wj9DYmG2b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/iQJh183mG2b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr. Mary Claire Haver: https://shorturl.at/12C2t Dr. Stacy Sims: https://shorturl.at/F0tt6 Dr. Vonda Wright: https://shorturl.at/npLMf Dr. Natalie Crawford: https://shorturl.at/OB9Ru

Join leading experts in female physiology, performance, and longevity, Dr Stacy Sims, Dr Vonda Wright, Dr Mary Claire Haver, and Dr Natalie Crawford, in a two-part roundtable on women’s health. In today’s moment, they unpack the exercise advice women are rarely given, from why more running is not always better, to how under-recovery, hormones, stress, and menopause can completely change what the body needs. They reveal why the right kind of intensity could be crucial for strength, body composition, and even brain health, and why many women may be training harder without getting healthier. This Moment is from Part 2 of a 2-Part Women’s Health Series. Listen to the series here! PART 1 Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/watwaGviG2b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/nyNjPVziG2b PART 2 Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/u6wj9DYmG2b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/iQJh183mG2b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr. Mary Claire Haver: https://shorturl.at/12C2t Dr. Stacy Sims: https://shorturl.at/F0tt6 Dr. Vonda Wright: https://shorturl.at/npLMf Dr. Natalie Crawford: https://shorturl.at/OB9Ru

fullMost Replayed Moment: This Is The Best Exercise Protocol For Women!2924fbd3-bdd3-41ba-a947-4fc49de846c5Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +00002395https://216.73.216.191/allTags Eggs-Ray Vision Read: Psalm 139:1-3 Ryan and his mom were having boiled eggs for lunch. Ryan watched the eggs impatiently as they rolled around in the saucepan. “How long do they take to boil?” he asked. “I’m so hungry!” “Well, that depends on how you like them,” answered Mom. “Three minutes for a runny egg, and around ten minutes if you prefer them hard-boiled. I like them somewhere in between.” Ryan nodded. “Me too! So how do you know when they’re just right?” “I set a timer for just under eight minutes,” said Mom. “I bet you never knew boiling eggs was so complicated, did you?” “I had no idea!” Ryan said as he buttered the toast. “If only you had X-ray vision so you could see inside the shell.” Mom laughed. “Imagine that? All my food would turn out perfectly every time!” “Yeah, no more burnt turkeys!” Ryan said. People were always teasing Mom about the time she overcooked the Thanksgiving turkey. Just then, the oven timer began to beep. Swiftly, mom spooned the eggs into two egg cups. “Well, here it is. The moment of truth.” She grinned. “Let’s see how they turned out!” Ryan cracked open the shell of his egg and plunged his spoon in. Sticky orange yolk oozed upward from the middle of the egg—not too runny, not too hard. Just perfect for dunking your toast in. “Do you know what’s funny?” asked Mom. “This morning I was reading the story of how God chose David from all of Jesse’s sons.” “I love that story!” said Ryan. “David was the youngest, wasn’t he?” “That’s right,” said Mom. “And he wasn’t even included in the lineup! David was left out in the fields to look after the sheep. But God doesn’t miss a single thing! One by one, all of Jesse’s sons came parading before Samuel—strong and tall and handsome. But not one of them fit the bill. The Bible says God wasn’t looking at their outward appearance—He was looking straight into their hearts!” Ryan gasped. “God has X-ray vision!” “Exactly!” Mom said with a laugh. “God sees beyond our exterior—what we look like on the outside. His eyes see our hearts and whether they’ve been made clean by Jesus.” –Angela Jelf How about you: Do you worry about the way you look? Do you compare yourself to others who seem taller or thinner or have better clothes? We live in a world that places so much value on appearance, but that’s not what matters to God. He’s interested in our hearts. That’s why He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us. Trust Him to remove the sin from your heart and make you clean. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 (NLT) Todays Key Thought: God searches our hearts

Read: Psalm 139:1-3 Ryan and his mom were having boiled eggs for lunch. Ryan watched the eggs impatiently as they rolled around in the saucepan. “How long do they take to boil?” he asked. “I’m so hungry!” “Well, that depends on how you like them,” answered Mom. “Three minutes for a runny egg, and around ten minutes if you prefer them hard-boiled. I like them somewhere in between.” Ryan nodded. “Me too! So how do you know when they’re just right?” “I set a timer for just under eight minutes,” said Mom. “I bet you never knew boiling eggs was so complicated, did you?” “I had no idea!” Ryan said as he buttered the toast. “If only you had X-ray vision so you could see inside the shell.” Mom laughed. “Imagine that? All my food would turn out perfectly every time!” “Yeah, no more burnt turkeys!” Ryan said. People were always teasing Mom about the time she overcooked the Thanksgiving turkey. Just then, the oven timer began to beep. Swiftly, mom spooned the eggs into two egg cups. “Well, here it is. The moment of truth.” She grinned. “Let’s see how they turned out!” Ryan cracked open the shell of his egg and plunged his spoon in. Sticky orange yolk oozed upward from the middle of the egg—not too runny, not too hard. Just perfect for dunking your toast in. “Do you know what’s funny?” asked Mom. “This morning I was reading the story of how God chose David from all of Jesse’s sons.” “I love that story!” said Ryan. “David was the youngest, wasn’t he?” “That’s right,” said Mom. “And he wasn’t even included in the lineup! David was left out in the fields to look after the sheep. But God doesn’t miss a single thing! One by one, all of Jesse’s sons came parading before Samuel—strong and tall and handsome. But not one of them fit the bill. The Bible says God wasn’t looking at their outward appearance—He was looking straight into their hearts!” Ryan gasped. “God has X-ray vision!” “Exactly!” Mom said with a laugh. “God sees beyond our exterior—what we look like on the outside. His eyes see our hearts and whether they’ve been made clean by Jesus.” –Angela Jelf How about you: Do you worry about the way you look? Do you compare yourself to others who seem taller or thinner or have better clothes? We live in a world that places so much value on appearance, but that’s not what matters to God. He’s interested in our hearts. That’s why He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us. Trust Him to remove the sin from your heart and make you clean. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 (NLT) Todays Key Thought: God searches our hearts

Eggs-Ray Vision d7518c9b-d91f-43c7-98bc-2d9f4ccd1081Fri, 08 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2026) As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel's battles. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel's battles. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2026)594abd4b-e85f-4c68-8974-0f9c66ab7b0aFri, 08 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Unique Calls to Holiness (2026) The Lord calls everyone to live a life of surrender, and we have been looking at the various ways God calls people to grow in holiness. Religious life includes the public profession of vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; members of secular institutes dedicate themselves to living in the world and helping to sanctify it. We also learn that those in societies of apostolic life devote themselves to a particular apostolic purpose without religious vows. These calls to holiness are gifts to the Church and the world. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 925-933. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Lord calls everyone to live a life of surrender, and we have been looking at the various ways God calls people to grow in holiness. Religious life includes the public profession of vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; members of secular institutes dedicate themselves to living in the world and helping to sanctify it. We also learn that those in societies of apostolic life devote themselves to a particular apostolic purpose without religious vows. These calls to holiness are gifts to the Church and the world. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 925-933. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 128: Unique Calls to Holiness (2026)a40098c3-7be7-48ed-bd62-1b49ab19f6c7Fri, 08 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy You Need to Take Care of Your Body (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) We can fall into two traps when it comes to the body: believing the body is nothing, or believing the body is everything. Both are distortions of the truth. Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that we are both body and soul. Your body is part of who you are, and your soul is part of who you are, so caring for both matter. At the same time, St. Pope John Paul II warned against the “cult of the body”, the idea that our value is determined by appearance, fitness, or physical perfection. Your worth is not defined by your body, but caring for your body can be an act of gratitude toward the One who gave it to you. How can you care for your body today? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We can fall into two traps when it comes to the body: believing the body is nothing, or believing the body is everything. Both are distortions of the truth. Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that we are both body and soul. Your body is part of who you are, and your soul is part of who you are, so caring for both matter. At the same time, St. Pope John Paul II warned against the “cult of the body”, the idea that our value is determined by appearance, fitness, or physical perfection. Your worth is not defined by your body, but caring for your body can be an act of gratitude toward the One who gave it to you. How can you care for your body today? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy You Need to Take Care of Your Body (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)9a2e8616-edf5-48a5-85a4-43ff8739fe4eThu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#970 - Exodus 9 – More PlaguesThis episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Exodus. Pharaoh still won't the people of Israel go. God sends yet more plagues: The Plague on Livestock, The Plagues of Boils and Hail. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-9-more-plagues/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Exodus. Pharaoh still won't the people of Israel go. God sends yet more plagues: The Plague on Livestock, The Plagues of Boils and Hail. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-9-more-plagues/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#970 - Exodus 9 – More Plagues25007daa-e6d2-4160-b75a-f01dc1a462d1Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000644https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy 90% of Catholic Kids Leave the Faith (w/ Dr. Greg Popcak)This stat should shake every Catholic father awake: 85 to 90 percent of kids raised in Catholic homes will leave the faith by adulthood. We've somehow accepted that as normal. It's not. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Greg Popcak, a Catholic counselor with over 30 years in the trenches and author of more than 20 books, to talk about what the families who beat those odds are actually doing differently. Greg walks me through the 12 research-validated habits that families who successfully pass on the faith all share in common, what he calls the Liturgy of Domestic Church Life. We get into why just dragging your kids to Mass and white-knuckling the family Rosary isn't enough if there's no joy behind it, why your kids need to experience the Faith as the source of the meaning in your home and not just the source of the rules. He breaks down what headship actually looks like when it's modeled after the ministerial priesthood rather than a dictator, and he tells a story from his time in Hong Kong about a father who tried to hug his daughter for the first time and she didn't even know what he was doing. Catholic Hom App — https://www.catholichom.com/ Catholic Counselors — https://catholiccounselors.com/ More to Life — Greg and Lisa's daily EWTN radio program https://www.ewtn.com/radio/shows/more2life Books by Greg Popcak: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001JS8324/allbooks FREE Handmade Wooden Rosary with Pardon Crucifix This Month for those joining CG+ 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This stat should shake every Catholic father awake: 85 to 90 percent of kids raised in Catholic homes will leave the faith by adulthood. We've somehow accepted that as normal. It's not. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Greg Popcak, a Catholic counselor with over 30 years in the trenches and author of more than 20 books, to talk about what the families who beat those odds are actually doing differently. Greg walks me through the 12 research-validated habits that families who successfully pass on the faith all share in common, what he calls the Liturgy of Domestic Church Life. We get into why just dragging your kids to Mass and white-knuckling the family Rosary isn't enough if there's no joy behind it, why your kids need to experience the Faith as the source of the meaning in your home and not just the source of the rules. He breaks down what headship actually looks like when it's modeled after the ministerial priesthood rather than a dictator, and he tells a story from his time in Hong Kong about a father who tried to hug his daughter for the first time and she didn't even know what he was doing. Catholic Hom App — https://www.catholichom.com/ Catholic Counselors — https://catholiccounselors.com/ More to Life — Greg and Lisa's daily EWTN radio program https://www.ewtn.com/radio/shows/more2life Books by Greg Popcak: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001JS8324/allbooks FREE Handmade Wooden Rosary with Pardon Crucifix This Month for those joining CG+ 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy 90% of Catholic Kids Leave the Faith (w/ Dr. Greg Popcak)94149fa9-806f-4c7a-81ab-a42c7f661e57Thu, 07 May 2026 09:50:00 +00003952https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWW3 Expert: This Could Trigger Global StarvationProfessor Jiang predicted Trump would win the election, America would go to war with Iran, and that the United States would lose that war. Now he reveals why he believes this conflict could reshape the entire world order! Professor Jiang is a geopolitical analyst, writer, and host of the YouTube channel 'Predictive History', who uses history, geography, economics, and game theory to explain where global conflicts may be heading next. Through his Substack, he provides geopolitical analysis of current events and helps readers understand the deeper forces shaping war, power, and the future of the American empire. He explains: ◼️Why he believes America had no choice but to go to war with Iran ◼️Why Israel’s real goal may be much bigger than defeating Iran ◼️How the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global energy and food crisis ◼️Why China, Russia, Iran, Israel, and the US are locked into competing worldviews ◼️Why the US dollar, oil, and global trade routes are at the center of the Iran War ◼️Why he believes World War 3 may have already begun ◼️What happens if Russia enters the war on Iran’s side ◼️Why the next phase of war may be fought through energy, shipping, and food Follow Professor Jiang: Youtube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FYWV4L8 Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Cm0HlGI X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5jRKZdE Substack (geo-political analysis) - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/46bgm4o Sponsors: Linkedin Talent Solutions - http://linkedin.com/DOAC Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health

Professor Jiang predicted Trump would win the election, America would go to war with Iran, and that the United States would lose that war. Now he reveals why he believes this conflict could reshape the entire world order! Professor Jiang is a geopolitical analyst, writer, and host of the YouTube channel 'Predictive History', who uses history, geography, economics, and game theory to explain where global conflicts may be heading next. Through his Substack, he provides geopolitical analysis of current events and helps readers understand the deeper forces shaping war, power, and the future of the American empire. He explains: ◼️Why he believes America had no choice but to go to war with Iran ◼️Why Israel’s real goal may be much bigger than defeating Iran ◼️How the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global energy and food crisis ◼️Why China, Russia, Iran, Israel, and the US are locked into competing worldviews ◼️Why the US dollar, oil, and global trade routes are at the center of the Iran War ◼️Why he believes World War 3 may have already begun ◼️What happens if Russia enters the war on Iran’s side ◼️Why the next phase of war may be fought through energy, shipping, and food Follow Professor Jiang: Youtube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FYWV4L8 Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Cm0HlGI X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5jRKZdE Substack (geo-political analysis) - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/46bgm4o Sponsors: Linkedin Talent Solutions - http://linkedin.com/DOAC Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health

fullWW3 Expert: This Could Trigger Global Starvationecd828e0-321c-4c88-be6f-232edf1969b8Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +00007861https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Busted-Up Sandcastle Read: Romans 5:6-8; 2 Timothy 1:9-10 Bax scooped the wet sand with as much care as he could stand, completing the last tower on his masterpiece. Finally, he thought. He sat back and admired his creation, but only long enough for his three-year-old brother Matt to run up from the water’s edge. “Mommy, I found a—” CRASH! Matt tripped over Bax’s bucket and fell headlong into Bax’s castle! “Matt! Look what you did! I’ve been working on my castle the whole time we’ve been here!” Angry, Bax advanced on his brother, wielding his plastic shovel. Matt beat a hasty retreat behind their mother. “I sorry, Bax, I sorry! Accident!” Matt cried. Mom stepped in. “Bax, we don’t hit others. You know that Matt just tripped over your bucket. I think you can show him some grace.” “But Mom, he ruined my sandcastle! If I had wrecked something Matt made, I’d definitely get in trouble,” Bax complained. “Maybe, but remember what we talked about at church this week? We don’t suffer the worst consequences for the bad things we’ve done because Jesus showed us grace. He died for us on the cross and came back to life. Because of that, you can show that same kind of grace by forgiving your brother.” “But that’s not fair!” Bax exclaimed. “No, that’s not fair, but neither is the grace Jesus gives us. It’s not fair that God should treat us like we’ve done no wrong when we’ve certainly lied and cheated and acted selfishly.” Mom looked at him expectantly as Matt snuffled noisily. Bax looked down at his smashed castle, then back at his brother’s red face. “I’m sorry for yelling at you, Matt. I’m sad about my sandcastle, but I know you didn’t do it on purpose. I forgive you. Can you forgive me too?” Matt shuffled back around Mom and said, “I sorry too, Bax. I forgive you.” “Thank you, boys,” Mom said. “And I have an idea. Let’s go up to the snack shop and get some ice cream!” “Yes!” both boys exclaimed, and they started running up the beach, both relieved that they had been shown grace. –Dylan Kraayenbrink How about you? Can you think of a time when you were forgiven even though you had done something wrong? That wasn’t fair, but it was an example of someone showing you grace. God showed us grace by sending Jesus to die for our sins. When you trust in Jesus and accept God’s forgiveness, He gives you the Holy Spirit, who empowers you to give grace to others, even when it’s not fair or you don’t feel like it. Today's Key Verse: Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Forgive others

Read: Romans 5:6-8; 2 Timothy 1:9-10 Bax scooped the wet sand with as much care as he could stand, completing the last tower on his masterpiece. Finally, he thought. He sat back and admired his creation, but only long enough for his three-year-old brother Matt to run up from the water’s edge. “Mommy, I found a—” CRASH! Matt tripped over Bax’s bucket and fell headlong into Bax’s castle! “Matt! Look what you did! I’ve been working on my castle the whole time we’ve been here!” Angry, Bax advanced on his brother, wielding his plastic shovel. Matt beat a hasty retreat behind their mother. “I sorry, Bax, I sorry! Accident!” Matt cried. Mom stepped in. “Bax, we don’t hit others. You know that Matt just tripped over your bucket. I think you can show him some grace.” “But Mom, he ruined my sandcastle! If I had wrecked something Matt made, I’d definitely get in trouble,” Bax complained. “Maybe, but remember what we talked about at church this week? We don’t suffer the worst consequences for the bad things we’ve done because Jesus showed us grace. He died for us on the cross and came back to life. Because of that, you can show that same kind of grace by forgiving your brother.” “But that’s not fair!” Bax exclaimed. “No, that’s not fair, but neither is the grace Jesus gives us. It’s not fair that God should treat us like we’ve done no wrong when we’ve certainly lied and cheated and acted selfishly.” Mom looked at him expectantly as Matt snuffled noisily. Bax looked down at his smashed castle, then back at his brother’s red face. “I’m sorry for yelling at you, Matt. I’m sad about my sandcastle, but I know you didn’t do it on purpose. I forgive you. Can you forgive me too?” Matt shuffled back around Mom and said, “I sorry too, Bax. I forgive you.” “Thank you, boys,” Mom said. “And I have an idea. Let’s go up to the snack shop and get some ice cream!” “Yes!” both boys exclaimed, and they started running up the beach, both relieved that they had been shown grace. –Dylan Kraayenbrink How about you? Can you think of a time when you were forgiven even though you had done something wrong? That wasn’t fair, but it was an example of someone showing you grace. God showed us grace by sending Jesus to die for our sins. When you trust in Jesus and accept God’s forgiveness, He gives you the Holy Spirit, who empowers you to give grace to others, even when it’s not fair or you don’t feel like it. Today's Key Verse: Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Forgive others

A Busted-Up Sandcastle dd487a93-81fe-4a49-a88a-00abecc2f71eThu, 07 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2026) Fr. Mike draws our attention to David's kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan's lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David's kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan's lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2026)75a6c21c-6a69-41bd-9ef0-3968ca89b21aThu, 07 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Consecrated Life (2026) There are many ways that God calls people to lives of holiness. Just as he calls lay people to holiness, he also calls individuals to consecrated life, including hermits, consecrated virgins, widows, and religious. In a very intentional, specific, and lifelong way, those in consecrated life commit themselves to the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Father Mike helps us see how all the different kinds of consecrated life are a great gift to the Church and the world. Despite the many ways the Lord calls his children to holiness, the goal of each human life remains the same – intimacy with Christ. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 914-924. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are many ways that God calls people to lives of holiness. Just as he calls lay people to holiness, he also calls individuals to consecrated life, including hermits, consecrated virgins, widows, and religious. In a very intentional, specific, and lifelong way, those in consecrated life commit themselves to the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Father Mike helps us see how all the different kinds of consecrated life are a great gift to the Church and the world. Despite the many ways the Lord calls his children to holiness, the goal of each human life remains the same – intimacy with Christ. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 914-924. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 127: Consecrated Life (2026)716b553f-1e5a-495e-85cd-63366ad4c7fcThu, 07 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#413: Are Christians Really a Family? - Mark part 12Mark 3:20–35 & 1 John 3:8 In today’s episode, we hear one of the most important questions anyone could ever ask: Who is Jesus really?  Some people thought Jesus was out of His mind. Others accused Him of doing evil. But Jesus made the truth clear— He is the Son of God, and He came to destroy the works of the devil, rescue sinners, and bring people into the family of God.  We also hear Jesus say something surprising and beautiful: “Whoever does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother.” This episode helps children understand:-Jesus is the Son of God -Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil -People still respond to Jesus in different ways today -All who trust in Jesus belong to the family of God  THANKS TO MINNO, you can enjoy faith filled shows with your family! Check it out here! 2 way’s to impact and enjoy KBS: 1.Join the Family Library on Patreon When you join, you’ll get ad free episodes and access to weekly resources designed to help your family go deeper, including things like coloring pages, and more. ⁠⁠Join here: ⁠⁠ 2. Give a one-time donation If you’d rather make a one-time gift, that is a wonderful way to help support the ongoing work and impact of Kids Bible Stories. ⁠⁠Give here:⁠⁠ Thank you for helping keep Kids Bible Stories going and growing for families all over the world.

Mark 3:20–35 & 1 John 3:8 In today’s episode, we hear one of the most important questions anyone could ever ask: Who is Jesus really?  Some people thought Jesus was out of His mind. Others accused Him of doing evil. But Jesus made the truth clear— He is the Son of God, and He came to destroy the works of the devil, rescue sinners, and bring people into the family of God.  We also hear Jesus say something surprising and beautiful: “Whoever does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother.” This episode helps children understand:-Jesus is the Son of God -Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil -People still respond to Jesus in different ways today -All who trust in Jesus belong to the family of God  THANKS TO MINNO, you can enjoy faith filled shows with your family! Check it out here! 2 way’s to impact and enjoy KBS: 1.Join the Family Library on Patreon When you join, you’ll get ad free episodes and access to weekly resources designed to help your family go deeper, including things like coloring pages, and more. ⁠⁠Join here: ⁠⁠ 2. Give a one-time donation If you’d rather make a one-time gift, that is a wonderful way to help support the ongoing work and impact of Kids Bible Stories. ⁠⁠Give here:⁠⁠ Thank you for helping keep Kids Bible Stories going and growing for families all over the world.

full#413: Are Christians Really a Family? - Mark part 1297613738-63eb-49e8-89ea-707f0f41b43aWed, 06 May 2026 10:01:00 +00001100https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFrom Atheist to Exorcist: Father Martins' Amazing Conversion StoryFather Martins was an avowed atheist. God had other plans. Now for the first time, Father Martins opens up about his remarkable conversion story and how God drafted him not just into ministry but into the spiritual war being fought all around us. For some people it's dramatic, for others it is simply a small whisper. We hope this encourages you that God has a plan! Thank you to our sponsors and Vault Members! Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 70% off your first box! Go to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES  at checkout for 50% off with Remi Club Subscribe & Save.  Learn a new Language and get up to 60% off  your subscription at Babbel.com/EXFILES Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES Sign up for the Vault here and support the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Father Martins was an avowed atheist. God had other plans. Now for the first time, Father Martins opens up about his remarkable conversion story and how God drafted him not just into ministry but into the spiritual war being fought all around us. For some people it's dramatic, for others it is simply a small whisper. We hope this encourages you that God has a plan! Thank you to our sponsors and Vault Members! Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 70% off your first box! Go to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES  at checkout for 50% off with Remi Club Subscribe & Save.  Learn a new Language and get up to 60% off  your subscription at Babbel.com/EXFILES Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES Sign up for the Vault here and support the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullFrom Atheist to Exorcist: Father Martins' Amazing Conversion Story1b4c095a-5654-4fee-9c36-d0f9b2ce3c35Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Horn Honkers Read: Psalm 75:4-7; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 HONK! Honk-honk-HONK! The horn on Jace’s tricycle was making an awful racket. Mya clapped her hands over her ears as she came in from school. “You’re hurting my ears with all that honking!” “Jace,” Mom said, “let Mya help you take your tricycle to the playroom in the basement.” “But I wanna ride up here!” Jace wailed. Mya picked up the tricycle and started for the stairs. “Blow it all you want in the basement where it won’t bother anybody.” When Mya came back, she said, “Now I can tell you my news, Mom. I’ve been promoted to the advanced math class! Only five percent of the kids make that class.” Mom came over to give her a hug. “Congratulations, honey!” Mya beamed. “And my art teacher told me she wants me to enter one of my projects in a competition for kids my age. She thinks I might win an award!” “That’s great!” said Mom. “I hope you win!” “Me too. I think I will—the other kids’ projects weren’t nearly as good as mine. Now I just need to tell my friends! Oh, and I need to tell them I’m going to see a Broadway show with you and Dad in New York next month. They’ll be so jealous!” “Mya,” Mom said, “that’s enough. You’re hurting my ears!” Mya looked puzzled. “But Mom, I’m not talking that loud.” “No, but you’re blowing your own horn, and it’s getting louder and louder.” “What do you mean, Mom? I just want to share my news with my friends.” “I know,” said Mom. “But there’s a difference between sharing an accomplishment or opportunity you’re excited about and bragging because you think you’re better than others. God has given you many blessings, like a sharp mind your teachers have helped you develop. But He wants you to use those blessings to point others to Jesus, not brag about how great you are. When none of us could save ourselves from sin, Jesus came and died for us. He’s the one who deserves our praise, not us.” Mom smiled as the faint sound of a tricycle horn drifted up the stairs. “If you’re going to honk your own horn, do it in the basement.” “No thanks,” said Mya. “I don’t want to sound anything like that!” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Do you like to hear people brag? Do you brag yourself? It’s great to accomplish something difficult or receive a special opportunity, so go ahead and be excited when that happens. But don’t brag. Thank God for the blessings He’s given you, and remember that He wants you to use your accomplishments and opportunities to show people the love of Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth. Proverbs 27:2 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Don’t blow your own horn

Read: Psalm 75:4-7; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 HONK! Honk-honk-HONK! The horn on Jace’s tricycle was making an awful racket. Mya clapped her hands over her ears as she came in from school. “You’re hurting my ears with all that honking!” “Jace,” Mom said, “let Mya help you take your tricycle to the playroom in the basement.” “But I wanna ride up here!” Jace wailed. Mya picked up the tricycle and started for the stairs. “Blow it all you want in the basement where it won’t bother anybody.” When Mya came back, she said, “Now I can tell you my news, Mom. I’ve been promoted to the advanced math class! Only five percent of the kids make that class.” Mom came over to give her a hug. “Congratulations, honey!” Mya beamed. “And my art teacher told me she wants me to enter one of my projects in a competition for kids my age. She thinks I might win an award!” “That’s great!” said Mom. “I hope you win!” “Me too. I think I will—the other kids’ projects weren’t nearly as good as mine. Now I just need to tell my friends! Oh, and I need to tell them I’m going to see a Broadway show with you and Dad in New York next month. They’ll be so jealous!” “Mya,” Mom said, “that’s enough. You’re hurting my ears!” Mya looked puzzled. “But Mom, I’m not talking that loud.” “No, but you’re blowing your own horn, and it’s getting louder and louder.” “What do you mean, Mom? I just want to share my news with my friends.” “I know,” said Mom. “But there’s a difference between sharing an accomplishment or opportunity you’re excited about and bragging because you think you’re better than others. God has given you many blessings, like a sharp mind your teachers have helped you develop. But He wants you to use those blessings to point others to Jesus, not brag about how great you are. When none of us could save ourselves from sin, Jesus came and died for us. He’s the one who deserves our praise, not us.” Mom smiled as the faint sound of a tricycle horn drifted up the stairs. “If you’re going to honk your own horn, do it in the basement.” “No thanks,” said Mya. “I don’t want to sound anything like that!” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Do you like to hear people brag? Do you brag yourself? It’s great to accomplish something difficult or receive a special opportunity, so go ahead and be excited when that happens. But don’t brag. Thank God for the blessings He’s given you, and remember that He wants you to use your accomplishments and opportunities to show people the love of Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth. Proverbs 27:2 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Don’t blow your own horn

Horn Honkers e9e3647d-6435-4994-a885-bfe4a8ee2d4eWed, 06 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: David's Victories (2026) Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David's victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David's victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 126: David's Victories (2026)c2206164-c23c-4a15-8651-e0706af99efaWed, 06 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: Prophetic and Kingly Offices (2026) In addition to Christ's priestly office, lay people are called to participate in Christ's prophetic and kingly offices. They take part in Christ's prophetic office by evangelizing and proclaiming Christ by word and with the testimony of their lives. Fr. Mike explains that the laity participate in Christ's kingly office in their hearts. They do this when they rule themselves and conquer sin, acting as virtuous leaders in the Church and society. Fr. Mike also reminds us that lay people should strive to be guided by Christian conscience in all their actions in the Church and society. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 904-913. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In addition to Christ's priestly office, lay people are called to participate in Christ's prophetic and kingly offices. They take part in Christ's prophetic office by evangelizing and proclaiming Christ by word and with the testimony of their lives. Fr. Mike explains that the laity participate in Christ's kingly office in their hearts. They do this when they rule themselves and conquer sin, acting as virtuous leaders in the Church and society. Fr. Mike also reminds us that lay people should strive to be guided by Christian conscience in all their actions in the Church and society. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 904-913. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 126: Prophetic and Kingly Offices (2026)937fae52-d6ab-47de-9482-c262249fcab9Wed, 06 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Best Dog for Nathan Read: Matthew 7:9-11 Nathan typed an email to his dad, who was away on sea duty with the Navy. “The Carlsons next door have a litter of puppies,” he wrote. “Can I please have one? Mom says it’s okay with her if it’s okay with you. I wanted to have a dog just like Rex, Uncle Brad’s dog, but this one is free.” Nathan clicked send. He could hardly wait for his dad’s answer. When Nathan got home from school the next day, Mom met him at the door. “I just talked to Dad on the phone,” she told him. “He’ll be home next week.” Nathan grinned. “That’s great! Did he say I could have a puppy?” Mom shook her head, and Nathan’s grin disappeared. “Dad doesn’t want you to get one right now,” she said. “I know it’s hard for you to understand, but please trust your dad. He loves you and wants what’s best for you.” “Yeah, right,” Nathan muttered as he went inside. For a while, Nathan’s disappointment clouded the joy of looking forward to his dad’s return. But when Dad arrived, Nathan threw his arms around him and started asking lots of questions. Then he remembered that Dad hadn’t let him get one of the neighbors’ puppies. “I still don’t see why I couldn’t get that puppy, Dad,” he said with a frown. Just then a sound came from Dad’s pile of luggage. “What’s that noise?” Nathan asked. Dad grinned and lifted a wriggling ball of fur out of a plastic carrier. “A puppy!” Nathan exclaimed. Dad placed the puppy in his arms. “He looks just like Rex!” said Nathan. “The reason I said no to the other puppy was because I knew this was the kind of dog you really wanted,” Dad explained. Mom smiled. “Like I told you before, you can trust your father to do what’s best for you.” “We can trust our heavenly Father to do that too,” said Dad, “even when He says no to something we ask Him for. When that happens, we need to remember that He loves us so much He sent His Son to die for us and that everything He gives us is meant to help us grow in our relationship with Jesus. We can always trust Him to do what’s best.” Nathan grinned and hugged the puppy tight. –Agnes Livezey How about you? Does your heavenly Father sometimes say no to the things you ask Him for? You may not understand why He answers your prayer with a “no” or “wait” instead of a “yes,” but remember that He loves you more than any earthly father could. Even when He doesn’t answer your prayers the way you want, you can trust Him to give you good gifts that help you grow in your faith. Today's Key Verse: Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father. James 1:17 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God gives the best

Read: Matthew 7:9-11 Nathan typed an email to his dad, who was away on sea duty with the Navy. “The Carlsons next door have a litter of puppies,” he wrote. “Can I please have one? Mom says it’s okay with her if it’s okay with you. I wanted to have a dog just like Rex, Uncle Brad’s dog, but this one is free.” Nathan clicked send. He could hardly wait for his dad’s answer. When Nathan got home from school the next day, Mom met him at the door. “I just talked to Dad on the phone,” she told him. “He’ll be home next week.” Nathan grinned. “That’s great! Did he say I could have a puppy?” Mom shook her head, and Nathan’s grin disappeared. “Dad doesn’t want you to get one right now,” she said. “I know it’s hard for you to understand, but please trust your dad. He loves you and wants what’s best for you.” “Yeah, right,” Nathan muttered as he went inside. For a while, Nathan’s disappointment clouded the joy of looking forward to his dad’s return. But when Dad arrived, Nathan threw his arms around him and started asking lots of questions. Then he remembered that Dad hadn’t let him get one of the neighbors’ puppies. “I still don’t see why I couldn’t get that puppy, Dad,” he said with a frown. Just then a sound came from Dad’s pile of luggage. “What’s that noise?” Nathan asked. Dad grinned and lifted a wriggling ball of fur out of a plastic carrier. “A puppy!” Nathan exclaimed. Dad placed the puppy in his arms. “He looks just like Rex!” said Nathan. “The reason I said no to the other puppy was because I knew this was the kind of dog you really wanted,” Dad explained. Mom smiled. “Like I told you before, you can trust your father to do what’s best for you.” “We can trust our heavenly Father to do that too,” said Dad, “even when He says no to something we ask Him for. When that happens, we need to remember that He loves us so much He sent His Son to die for us and that everything He gives us is meant to help us grow in our relationship with Jesus. We can always trust Him to do what’s best.” Nathan grinned and hugged the puppy tight. –Agnes Livezey How about you? Does your heavenly Father sometimes say no to the things you ask Him for? You may not understand why He answers your prayer with a “no” or “wait” instead of a “yes,” but remember that He loves you more than any earthly father could. Even when He doesn’t answer your prayers the way you want, you can trust Him to give you good gifts that help you grow in your faith. Today's Key Verse: Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father. James 1:17 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God gives the best

Best Dog for Nathan a5d0fb9a-b42d-4aeb-9028-a31153a9b1c2Tue, 05 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Covenant with David (2026) Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David's son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David's son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 125: Covenant with David (2026)a5921ef5-15bb-4bd8-9633-4cdd395f739dTue, 05 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Vocation of the Laity (2026) The term "laity" refers to all the faithful, except those in Holy Orders and those who belong to a religious state approved by the Church. We learn about the special vocation lay people have to seek the Kingdom of God as they engage in temporal affairs. They live in the world and bring the Gospel to places priests and religious cannot access. Father Mike explains that in this way, the lay faithful not only participate in the Church but are the Church. The laity participate in Christ's priestly vocation by making every part of their lives an offering to God. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 897-903. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The term "laity" refers to all the faithful, except those in Holy Orders and those who belong to a religious state approved by the Church. We learn about the special vocation lay people have to seek the Kingdom of God as they engage in temporal affairs. They live in the world and bring the Gospel to places priests and religious cannot access. Father Mike explains that in this way, the lay faithful not only participate in the Church but are the Church. The laity participate in Christ's priestly vocation by making every part of their lives an offering to God. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 897-903. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 125: Vocation of the Laity (2026)3c21b0e2-018e-4eba-9d1f-b5af798486fcTue, 05 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsScott Galloway: AI Wasn’t Built For You. The Rich Don’t Need You Anymore!AI CEOs are selling us the dream of ‘freedom’, making billions off the fear of mass job loss! Scott Galloway reveals the truth is more complicated and far more deceptive. Scott Galloway is an NYU Stern Professor of Marketing, entrepreneur, and host of The Prof G Pod and Pivot. He is known for breaking down the biggest shifts in business, technology, wealth, and culture. He is also the bestselling author of books such as The Four, The Algebra of Happiness, and Post Corona. He explains: ◼️Why the AI job apocalypse is just marketing hype ◼️How AI is making the rich richer while leaving ordinary people anxious ◼️Why Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Big Tech leaders should not be blindly trusted ◼️How robots and AI will reshape work, but may not destroy it completely ◼️Why storytelling, relationships, and resilience may become the most valuable skills ◼️Why young men are losing the ability to handle rejection ◼️How billionaires are quietly separating themselves from society 00:00 Intro 02:25 What’s Actually True About AI 05:00 Are AI CEOs Exaggerating The Future To Raise Billions? 09:00 What Would Prove The AI Skeptics Wrong? 11:05 Could AI Move Too Fast For Society To Handle? 16:05 What Happens When AI Combines With Robots? 19:05 Is Elon Musk Selling Vision Or Reality? 24:05 Which Jobs Are First To Disappear In The AI Shift? 30:05 What Skills Will Actually Matter In The Future? 33:45 Are Young People Losing The Ability To Handle Rejection? 39:55 Can You Trust The People Building AI? 44:50 Are Tech Leaders Quietly Preparing For The End? 52:00 Do Some AI Leaders Believe The Risk Is Worth It? 58:04 Ads 01:00:05 Could AI Make Us More Human? 01:05:00 What Happens When AI Becomes Your Closest Companion 01:10:00 The Hidden Trade-Off Between Convenience And Real Relationships 01:15:00 Why Loneliness Could Explode 01:19:26 The Real Reason Human Connection Might Become More Valuable 01:25:00 What This Means For The Next Generation 01:30:00 How Power, Politics, And AI Are Becoming Intertwined 01:35:00 The Dangerous Gap Between Technology And Regulation 01:40:00 What Happens If Governments Can’t Keep Up With AI 01:45:00 The Future Of Work, Power, And Who Really Wins 01:50:00 Why The Biggest AI Risks Aren’t What You’ve Been Told Follow Scott Galloway: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/vBFaVJ X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/16DDqOa YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/D5fzguH Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5Vfyd55 You can purchase Scott’s book, ‘Notes on Being a Man’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/D2dQqxN Sponsors: Linkedin Talent Solutions - http://linkedin.com/DOAC Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health

AI CEOs are selling us the dream of ‘freedom’, making billions off the fear of mass job loss! Scott Galloway reveals the truth is more complicated and far more deceptive. Scott Galloway is an NYU Stern Professor of Marketing, entrepreneur, and host of The Prof G Pod and Pivot. He is known for breaking down the biggest shifts in business, technology, wealth, and culture. He is also the bestselling author of books such as The Four, The Algebra of Happiness, and Post Corona. He explains: ◼️Why the AI job apocalypse is just marketing hype ◼️How AI is making the rich richer while leaving ordinary people anxious ◼️Why Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Big Tech leaders should not be blindly trusted ◼️How robots and AI will reshape work, but may not destroy it completely ◼️Why storytelling, relationships, and resilience may become the most valuable skills ◼️Why young men are losing the ability to handle rejection ◼️How billionaires are quietly separating themselves from society 00:00 Intro 02:25 What’s Actually True About AI 05:00 Are AI CEOs Exaggerating The Future To Raise Billions? 09:00 What Would Prove The AI Skeptics Wrong? 11:05 Could AI Move Too Fast For Society To Handle? 16:05 What Happens When AI Combines With Robots? 19:05 Is Elon Musk Selling Vision Or Reality? 24:05 Which Jobs Are First To Disappear In The AI Shift? 30:05 What Skills Will Actually Matter In The Future? 33:45 Are Young People Losing The Ability To Handle Rejection? 39:55 Can You Trust The People Building AI? 44:50 Are Tech Leaders Quietly Preparing For The End? 52:00 Do Some AI Leaders Believe The Risk Is Worth It? 58:04 Ads 01:00:05 Could AI Make Us More Human? 01:05:00 What Happens When AI Becomes Your Closest Companion 01:10:00 The Hidden Trade-Off Between Convenience And Real Relationships 01:15:00 Why Loneliness Could Explode 01:19:26 The Real Reason Human Connection Might Become More Valuable 01:25:00 What This Means For The Next Generation 01:30:00 How Power, Politics, And AI Are Becoming Intertwined 01:35:00 The Dangerous Gap Between Technology And Regulation 01:40:00 What Happens If Governments Can’t Keep Up With AI 01:45:00 The Future Of Work, Power, And Who Really Wins 01:50:00 Why The Biggest AI Risks Aren’t What You’ve Been Told Follow Scott Galloway: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/vBFaVJ X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/16DDqOa YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/D5fzguH Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5Vfyd55 You can purchase Scott’s book, ‘Notes on Being a Man’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/D2dQqxN Sponsors: Linkedin Talent Solutions - http://linkedin.com/DOAC Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health

fullScott Galloway: AI Wasn’t Built For You. The Rich Don’t Need You Anymore!2ab55722-1e65-42a8-a54a-3355bbc5577eMon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +00007077https://216.73.216.191/allTags Pure Technology Read: Ephesians 5:1-4 Brooke’s bag bounced against her back as she raced across the field. Her sister April stood on the sidewalk just outside the middle school. “I can’t believe you’re here!” Brooke squeezed her big sister. “How long will you be home before you have to go back to college?” “Two weeks.” April smiled and tossed her long brown hair over her shoulder. Kids poured out of the school and whizzed by. One of Brooke’s friends waved as she zipped past. “See you on Monday, Brooke.” “Bye,” Brooke called after her. Her cell phone vibrated against her leg, and she pulled it out. You HAVE to text me after you see this. It was a message from her friend Mindy. Brooke touched the screen and music blared from her phone. “What are you watching?” April asked. She peered over Brooke’s shoulder at the screen. An unflattering photo of the principal’s head was attached to the body of an ape. It danced around for a couple seconds, and then everything faded to black. April frowned as Brooke slid the phone into her pocket. “I hope you don’t watch videos like that all the time.” Brooke shrugged. “I’ve asked Mindy to stop sending them, but she doesn’t listen.” “Well, it’s not your fault if she tries to get you to watch things that you shouldn’t. But you do have a choice. You can choose not to view the things she sends.” Brooke nodded. Her sister was right. The videos Mindy sent her didn’t even make her laugh. They made her feel terrible. April rested a hand on Brooke’s shoulder. “You know how Mom’s always talking about how we need to love others the way Jesus loves us and treat people the way He would? Well, that includes people online and on our phones too. We need to treat them with love and respect because Jesus loves them and died for them.” “I guess that makes sense,” Brooke said. “Why don’t you get out your phone so we can take some selfies?” April gave her cheesiest grin and made bunny ears behind Brooke’s head as Brooke took a picture. “Then maybe you can show me the most recent pics of you and your friends.” Brooke nodded, then held up her phone for another selfie and smiled. –Annika Klanderud How about you? Have you ever watched something online that you knew you shouldn’t have? Sometimes it may feel like the things we do online are pretend and don’t really matter, but they can hurt both you and others. Show others God’s love by treating them with respect both online and in person, and use technology to enhance your relationships with others instead of hurting them. Today's Key Verse: Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Use technology in good ways

Read: Ephesians 5:1-4 Brooke’s bag bounced against her back as she raced across the field. Her sister April stood on the sidewalk just outside the middle school. “I can’t believe you’re here!” Brooke squeezed her big sister. “How long will you be home before you have to go back to college?” “Two weeks.” April smiled and tossed her long brown hair over her shoulder. Kids poured out of the school and whizzed by. One of Brooke’s friends waved as she zipped past. “See you on Monday, Brooke.” “Bye,” Brooke called after her. Her cell phone vibrated against her leg, and she pulled it out. You HAVE to text me after you see this. It was a message from her friend Mindy. Brooke touched the screen and music blared from her phone. “What are you watching?” April asked. She peered over Brooke’s shoulder at the screen. An unflattering photo of the principal’s head was attached to the body of an ape. It danced around for a couple seconds, and then everything faded to black. April frowned as Brooke slid the phone into her pocket. “I hope you don’t watch videos like that all the time.” Brooke shrugged. “I’ve asked Mindy to stop sending them, but she doesn’t listen.” “Well, it’s not your fault if she tries to get you to watch things that you shouldn’t. But you do have a choice. You can choose not to view the things she sends.” Brooke nodded. Her sister was right. The videos Mindy sent her didn’t even make her laugh. They made her feel terrible. April rested a hand on Brooke’s shoulder. “You know how Mom’s always talking about how we need to love others the way Jesus loves us and treat people the way He would? Well, that includes people online and on our phones too. We need to treat them with love and respect because Jesus loves them and died for them.” “I guess that makes sense,” Brooke said. “Why don’t you get out your phone so we can take some selfies?” April gave her cheesiest grin and made bunny ears behind Brooke’s head as Brooke took a picture. “Then maybe you can show me the most recent pics of you and your friends.” Brooke nodded, then held up her phone for another selfie and smiled. –Annika Klanderud How about you? Have you ever watched something online that you knew you shouldn’t have? Sometimes it may feel like the things we do online are pretend and don’t really matter, but they can hurt both you and others. Show others God’s love by treating them with respect both online and in person, and use technology to enhance your relationships with others instead of hurting them. Today's Key Verse: Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Use technology in good ways

Pure Technology c01e2156-43dd-4942-9503-46769e42c472Mon, 04 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Pure Technology Read: Ephesians 5:1-4 Brooke’s bag bounced against her back as she raced across the field. Her sister April stood on the sidewalk just outside the middle school. “I can’t believe you’re here!” Brooke squeezed her big sister. “How long will you be home before you have to go back to college?” “Two weeks.” April smiled and tossed her long brown hair over her shoulder. Kids poured out of the school and whizzed by. One of Brooke’s friends waved as she zipped past. “See you on Monday, Brooke.” “Bye,” Brooke called after her. Her cell phone vibrated against her leg, and she pulled it out. You HAVE to text me after you see this. It was a message from her friend Mindy. Brooke touched the screen and music blared from her phone. “What are you watching?” April asked. She peered over Brooke’s shoulder at the screen. An unflattering photo of the principal’s head was attached to the body of an ape. It danced around for a couple seconds, and then everything faded to black. April frowned as Brooke slid the phone into her pocket. “I hope you don’t watch videos like that all the time.” Brooke shrugged. “I’ve asked Mindy to stop sending them, but she doesn’t listen.” “Well, it’s not your fault if she tries to get you to watch things that you shouldn’t. But you do have a choice. You can choose not to view the things she sends.” Brooke nodded. Her sister was right. The videos Mindy sent her didn’t even make her laugh. They made her feel terrible. April rested a hand on Brooke’s shoulder. “You know how Mom’s always talking about how we need to love others the way Jesus loves us and treat people the way He would? Well, that includes people online and on our phones too. We need to treat them with love and respect because Jesus loves them and died for them.” “I guess that makes sense,” Brooke said. “Why don’t you get out your phone so we can take some selfies?” April gave her cheesiest grin and made bunny ears behind Brooke’s head as Brooke took a picture. “Then maybe you can show me the most recent pics of you and your friends.” Brooke nodded, then held up her phone for another selfie and smiled. –Annika Klanderud How about you? Have you ever watched something online that you knew you shouldn’t have? Sometimes it may feel like the things we do online are pretend and don’t really matter, but they can hurt both you and others. Show others God’s love by treating them with respect both online and in person, and use technology to enhance your relationships with others instead of hurting them. Today's Key Verse: Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Use technology in good ways

Read: Ephesians 5:1-4 Brooke’s bag bounced against her back as she raced across the field. Her sister April stood on the sidewalk just outside the middle school. “I can’t believe you’re here!” Brooke squeezed her big sister. “How long will you be home before you have to go back to college?” “Two weeks.” April smiled and tossed her long brown hair over her shoulder. Kids poured out of the school and whizzed by. One of Brooke’s friends waved as she zipped past. “See you on Monday, Brooke.” “Bye,” Brooke called after her. Her cell phone vibrated against her leg, and she pulled it out. You HAVE to text me after you see this. It was a message from her friend Mindy. Brooke touched the screen and music blared from her phone. “What are you watching?” April asked. She peered over Brooke’s shoulder at the screen. An unflattering photo of the principal’s head was attached to the body of an ape. It danced around for a couple seconds, and then everything faded to black. April frowned as Brooke slid the phone into her pocket. “I hope you don’t watch videos like that all the time.” Brooke shrugged. “I’ve asked Mindy to stop sending them, but she doesn’t listen.” “Well, it’s not your fault if she tries to get you to watch things that you shouldn’t. But you do have a choice. You can choose not to view the things she sends.” Brooke nodded. Her sister was right. The videos Mindy sent her didn’t even make her laugh. They made her feel terrible. April rested a hand on Brooke’s shoulder. “You know how Mom’s always talking about how we need to love others the way Jesus loves us and treat people the way He would? Well, that includes people online and on our phones too. We need to treat them with love and respect because Jesus loves them and died for them.” “I guess that makes sense,” Brooke said. “Why don’t you get out your phone so we can take some selfies?” April gave her cheesiest grin and made bunny ears behind Brooke’s head as Brooke took a picture. “Then maybe you can show me the most recent pics of you and your friends.” Brooke nodded, then held up her phone for another selfie and smiled. –Annika Klanderud How about you? Have you ever watched something online that you knew you shouldn’t have? Sometimes it may feel like the things we do online are pretend and don’t really matter, but they can hurt both you and others. Show others God’s love by treating them with respect both online and in person, and use technology to enhance your relationships with others instead of hurting them. Today's Key Verse: Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Use technology in good ways

Pure Technology f2214757-e1fd-4c19-8a5e-cb0357477d37Mon, 04 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: King David Rules (2026) Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 124: King David Rules (2026)94f21784-844b-4bf5-a6e9-3f63031c7ea4Mon, 04 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: Teaching, Sanctifying, and Governing (2026) There are three offices that belong to the episcopal college: the teaching office, the sanctifying office, and the governing office. Fr. Mike gives us an overview of the functions within these offices and clarifies the charism of infallibility in matters of faith and morals. As we learn about the authority of the episcopal college, Fr. Mike encourages us to approach the teachings of the Church with docility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 888-896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are three offices that belong to the episcopal college: the teaching office, the sanctifying office, and the governing office. Fr. Mike gives us an overview of the functions within these offices and clarifies the charism of infallibility in matters of faith and morals. As we learn about the authority of the episcopal college, Fr. Mike encourages us to approach the teachings of the Church with docility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 888-896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 124: Teaching, Sanctifying, and Governing (2026)3ea92dcf-0e96-4668-bf32-0a48dec416c1Mon, 04 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags In the Dark Read: Psalm 119:97-105 After the church service was over, Cooper helped his mother straighten up the nursery. It was raining hard, so when they were almost finished Mom went to get the car while Cooper put the rest of the toys away. Just as he was about to leave, a crash of thunder shook the building and all the lights went out. “Oh, great!” Cooper said, waiting for his eyes to adjust to the blackness. They didn’t. The room was deep in the building and had no windows. I’ll just have to be careful, he thought. Cooper walked cautiously toward the door. His knee bumped into something. He reached down and felt a table the toddlers used. He stepped to the right. “Ow!” he exclaimed as his head caught the corner of a shelf. It rattled, and books fell to the floor. This isn’t like when the power goes off at home, he thought. There you know where things are. Feeling his way along the wall, he walked straight into a box of building blocks. The box turned over and the blocks tumbled out as Cooper fell to his knees. This is ridiculous, he thought. He found the wall again and moved slowly to the door. Where is Mom, anyway? I need a light! Just then a phone light flickered at the end of the hall, and he heard his mom’s voice. “Hang on, Cooper,” she called. “I’m coming.” As they headed home, Cooper told his mother about the verse his class had learned that day. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path,” he recited. “But the Bible certainly didn’t give me any light in that dark nursery room!” Mom laughed. “You know that verse isn’t talking about the kind of light that comes from the sun or from lamps, right? It’s talking about light the Bible shines on our lives by showing us our sin and what Jesus has done to save us. It also gives us wisdom and direction as we trust and follow Him. Does that make sense?” Cooper nodded. “That’s pretty much what my teacher said too.” “Stumbling through the building in the dark was bad enough,” said Mom. “I’m glad God gave us the Bible so we wouldn’t have to stumble through life without His light!” –Debra W. Smith How about you? Are you stumbling through life without the light God gives through His Word, the Bible? It tells us who God is and how we’ve been separated from Him because of our sin, and how Jesus died to save us so we could have eternal life. It also offers us wisdom and encouragement as we trust in Jesus and show His love to others. Shine light on your life by reading God’s Word! Today's Key Verse: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: The Bible gives light

Read: Psalm 119:97-105 After the church service was over, Cooper helped his mother straighten up the nursery. It was raining hard, so when they were almost finished Mom went to get the car while Cooper put the rest of the toys away. Just as he was about to leave, a crash of thunder shook the building and all the lights went out. “Oh, great!” Cooper said, waiting for his eyes to adjust to the blackness. They didn’t. The room was deep in the building and had no windows. I’ll just have to be careful, he thought. Cooper walked cautiously toward the door. His knee bumped into something. He reached down and felt a table the toddlers used. He stepped to the right. “Ow!” he exclaimed as his head caught the corner of a shelf. It rattled, and books fell to the floor. This isn’t like when the power goes off at home, he thought. There you know where things are. Feeling his way along the wall, he walked straight into a box of building blocks. The box turned over and the blocks tumbled out as Cooper fell to his knees. This is ridiculous, he thought. He found the wall again and moved slowly to the door. Where is Mom, anyway? I need a light! Just then a phone light flickered at the end of the hall, and he heard his mom’s voice. “Hang on, Cooper,” she called. “I’m coming.” As they headed home, Cooper told his mother about the verse his class had learned that day. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path,” he recited. “But the Bible certainly didn’t give me any light in that dark nursery room!” Mom laughed. “You know that verse isn’t talking about the kind of light that comes from the sun or from lamps, right? It’s talking about light the Bible shines on our lives by showing us our sin and what Jesus has done to save us. It also gives us wisdom and direction as we trust and follow Him. Does that make sense?” Cooper nodded. “That’s pretty much what my teacher said too.” “Stumbling through the building in the dark was bad enough,” said Mom. “I’m glad God gave us the Bible so we wouldn’t have to stumble through life without His light!” –Debra W. Smith How about you? Are you stumbling through life without the light God gives through His Word, the Bible? It tells us who God is and how we’ve been separated from Him because of our sin, and how Jesus died to save us so we could have eternal life. It also offers us wisdom and encouragement as we trust in Jesus and show His love to others. Shine light on your life by reading God’s Word! Today's Key Verse: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: The Bible gives light

In the Dark 4e3dcfce-365c-4162-86b9-dbe68c4df8c1Sun, 03 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2026) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David's reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul's son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David's reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul's son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2026)670d621b-0598-41e2-8ff3-86ea47e25884Sun, 03 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Pope (2026) Who is the Pope? Today, we focus on the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church as the Vicar of Christ and pastor of the entire Church. The Catechism teaches us that the institution of the papacy dates back to that powerful moment in the Gospel when Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, the “rock”, and handed him the keys of the Church. Fr. Mike unpacks this pivotal moment and helps us understand why the Pope is so foundational to the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 880-887. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Who is the Pope? Today, we focus on the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church as the Vicar of Christ and pastor of the entire Church. The Catechism teaches us that the institution of the papacy dates back to that powerful moment in the Gospel when Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, the “rock”, and handed him the keys of the Church. Fr. Mike unpacks this pivotal moment and helps us understand why the Pope is so foundational to the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 880-887. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 123: The Pope (2026)2920b4b6-2a26-4946-a1e9-0d60fae6527cSun, 03 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/03/26 The Next...: The Next Goodbye Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. What is this in light of eternity? Our perspective either helps us see things clearly or muddies the waters. The only way forward is perspective, and not just any perspective, eternal perspective. Without eternal perspective, our hearts will never find rest and we will always be searching for our true purpose. Mass Readings from May 3, 2026: Acts 6:1-7 Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-191 Peter 2:4-9 John 14:1-12

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. What is this in light of eternity? Our perspective either helps us see things clearly or muddies the waters. The only way forward is perspective, and not just any perspective, eternal perspective. Without eternal perspective, our hearts will never find rest and we will always be searching for our true purpose. Mass Readings from May 3, 2026: Acts 6:1-7 Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-191 Peter 2:4-9 John 14:1-12

full05/03/26 The Next...: The Next Goodbye6b950b50-323c-41aa-a9b6-5c9f3077b2e7Sat, 02 May 2026 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Bitterness Trap Read: 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Hebrews 13:5 When Rayna went into the kitchen, Mom was putting the finishing touches on her birthday cake. “It looks like the ants have decided to come to your party,” Mom told her. “Aunt Joyce and Aunt Linda?” Rayna asked. Mom laughed. “No, those ants!” she said, pointing to the floor where several ants were scurrying around. “Why don’t you get an ant trap from the closet.” As Rayna crouched down to put the trap on the floor, she began to cry. Mom set the cake aside. “What’s wrong, honey?” “Everything!” Rayna said between sobs. “I hate this old house. Melody has a nice house, and she got more stuff shopping yesterday than I’m going to get for my birthday.” Rayna tried to stop her tears. “And she has a dad, and her mom doesn’t have to work like you do. It’s just not fair! Sometimes I—” She hesitated. “Sometimes I almost hate Melody. I try not to feel that way because I know it’s wrong, but I can’t help it.” Mom put an arm around Rayna. “It can hurt to see others with something we wish we had, but it’s important not to let those feelings turn to bitterness and jealousy.” She pointed to the plastic square on the floor. “Do you know how those traps kill ants?” “They have poison inside that the ants think is food. They bring it home for all the ants to eat, and it kills them.” Rayna frowned. “But what does that have to do with bitterness and jealousy?” “Well, they’re a lot like ants. Trying not to feel them is like trying to kill ants one by one—they just keep coming back! But a thankful spirit works like an ant trap—it kills bitterness at its source. After your dad left, I was very bitter. But when I looked to Jesus and remembered that He died to save me and saw all His blessings in my life—like you, my health, and my church family—that bitterness turned to thankfulness. Though I still feel sad, I remember that Jesus loves me—and that He loves your dad too.” Rayna nodded and wiped her eyes. “I’ll put out a bitterness trap right now by thanking Jesus for all my friends coming to my party—especially Melody.” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Are you jealous of people who have more stuff than you? Do you feel bitter because your life doesn’t look like someone else’s? Bitterness and jealousy are poisonous and can eat you up inside. When you feel them creeping in, go to Jesus. Remember that He died and rose again so you could have eternal life with Him, and think of some other blessings He’s put in your life. Then trust Him to help you replace bitterness with thankfulness. Today's Key Verse: Let the peace of God rule in your hearts…and be thankful. Colossians 3:15 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus frees you from bitterness

Read: 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Hebrews 13:5 When Rayna went into the kitchen, Mom was putting the finishing touches on her birthday cake. “It looks like the ants have decided to come to your party,” Mom told her. “Aunt Joyce and Aunt Linda?” Rayna asked. Mom laughed. “No, those ants!” she said, pointing to the floor where several ants were scurrying around. “Why don’t you get an ant trap from the closet.” As Rayna crouched down to put the trap on the floor, she began to cry. Mom set the cake aside. “What’s wrong, honey?” “Everything!” Rayna said between sobs. “I hate this old house. Melody has a nice house, and she got more stuff shopping yesterday than I’m going to get for my birthday.” Rayna tried to stop her tears. “And she has a dad, and her mom doesn’t have to work like you do. It’s just not fair! Sometimes I—” She hesitated. “Sometimes I almost hate Melody. I try not to feel that way because I know it’s wrong, but I can’t help it.” Mom put an arm around Rayna. “It can hurt to see others with something we wish we had, but it’s important not to let those feelings turn to bitterness and jealousy.” She pointed to the plastic square on the floor. “Do you know how those traps kill ants?” “They have poison inside that the ants think is food. They bring it home for all the ants to eat, and it kills them.” Rayna frowned. “But what does that have to do with bitterness and jealousy?” “Well, they’re a lot like ants. Trying not to feel them is like trying to kill ants one by one—they just keep coming back! But a thankful spirit works like an ant trap—it kills bitterness at its source. After your dad left, I was very bitter. But when I looked to Jesus and remembered that He died to save me and saw all His blessings in my life—like you, my health, and my church family—that bitterness turned to thankfulness. Though I still feel sad, I remember that Jesus loves me—and that He loves your dad too.” Rayna nodded and wiped her eyes. “I’ll put out a bitterness trap right now by thanking Jesus for all my friends coming to my party—especially Melody.” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Are you jealous of people who have more stuff than you? Do you feel bitter because your life doesn’t look like someone else’s? Bitterness and jealousy are poisonous and can eat you up inside. When you feel them creeping in, go to Jesus. Remember that He died and rose again so you could have eternal life with Him, and think of some other blessings He’s put in your life. Then trust Him to help you replace bitterness with thankfulness. Today's Key Verse: Let the peace of God rule in your hearts…and be thankful. Colossians 3:15 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus frees you from bitterness

Bitterness Trap 15c8567c-4e5f-4d01-9d13-e44d220e4f06Sat, 02 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2026) In today's readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today's readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2026)538eaef7-fe39-427c-a905-e0145a8e5887Sat, 02 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Christ’s Faithful (2026) There are three primary roles among Christ’s faithful: the hierarchy, the laity, and consecrated life. Fr. Mike explains the difference between these three roles, emphasizing that they are equal in dignity but different in the way they support the Church’s mission. We also learn that all of Christ’s faithful share in the priestly, prophetical, and kingly office of Christ. Lastly, Fr. Mike reviews the mission and characters of ecclesial ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 871-879. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are three primary roles among Christ’s faithful: the hierarchy, the laity, and consecrated life. Fr. Mike explains the difference between these three roles, emphasizing that they are equal in dignity but different in the way they support the Church’s mission. We also learn that all of Christ’s faithful share in the priestly, prophetical, and kingly office of Christ. Lastly, Fr. Mike reviews the mission and characters of ecclesial ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 871-879. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 122: Christ’s Faithful (2026)da394c12-cbff-4565-af0e-0ccf4d000c5cSat, 02 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsthe name of Jesus is enoughHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how the name of Jesus is full of power and authority. Sometimes we can feel like it's up to us to say profound, powerful prayers in order for mountains move but it really is just power in the name of Jesus. He is the one who has set us free.  "So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don't get tied up again in slavery to the law." Galatians 5:1 _____________________________________________ ☆ Give now to end hunger ➤ FeedingAmerica.org ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ For up to 65% off your order, head to ➤ VeracityHealth.co and use code COFFEE ☆ Get full access to Glorify for $29.99 for the year. Download the Glorify app now ➤ https://glorify-app.com/ALLY ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-belfast-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how the name of Jesus is full of power and authority. Sometimes we can feel like it's up to us to say profound, powerful prayers in order for mountains move but it really is just power in the name of Jesus. He is the one who has set us free.  "So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don't get tied up again in slavery to the law." Galatians 5:1 _____________________________________________ ☆ Give now to end hunger ➤ FeedingAmerica.org ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ For up to 65% off your order, head to ➤ VeracityHealth.co and use code COFFEE ☆ Get full access to Glorify for $29.99 for the year. Download the Glorify app now ➤ https://glorify-app.com/ALLY ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-belfast-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullthe name of Jesus is enoughb002f1ed-149a-4fc6-a1d6-20678779447fFri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOver Sexualized And Under Valued | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB! This week we talk about feeling over-sexualized and undervalued, and what it really means to be seen beyond the surface. We read from 1 Samuel 16 and remind ourselves that God looks at the heart, not outward appearance. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible.   Brodo Nourish your body with slow simmered, nutrient rich bone broth made from real, high quality ingredients. A simple, comforting way to support gut health, skin, and overall wellness. Get 20% off your first subscription plus an additional $10 off with code GGB at Brodo.com/GGB.   IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping.   Just Thrive Health Gut health support designed to help you feel better from the inside out. Start your 90 day risk free trial and get 20% off your first order at JustThriveHealth.com/GGB.   Trust & Will Create a legally valid estate plan in minutes with Trust & Will. From wills to trusts, protect your family and your future without the stress or lawyer fees. Get 20% off your estate plan at TrustAndWill.com/GGB.   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer.   Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GGB.

Hiiii GGB! This week we talk about feeling over-sexualized and undervalued, and what it really means to be seen beyond the surface. We read from 1 Samuel 16 and remind ourselves that God looks at the heart, not outward appearance. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible.   Brodo Nourish your body with slow simmered, nutrient rich bone broth made from real, high quality ingredients. A simple, comforting way to support gut health, skin, and overall wellness. Get 20% off your first subscription plus an additional $10 off with code GGB at Brodo.com/GGB.   IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping.   Just Thrive Health Gut health support designed to help you feel better from the inside out. Start your 90 day risk free trial and get 20% off your first order at JustThriveHealth.com/GGB.   Trust & Will Create a legally valid estate plan in minutes with Trust & Will. From wills to trusts, protect your family and your future without the stress or lawyer fees. Get 20% off your estate plan at TrustAndWill.com/GGB.   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer.   Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GGB.

fullOver Sexualized And Under Valued | Girls Gone Bible6966498c-f04a-4f22-820f-105a05168858Fri, 01 May 2026 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Neil deGrasse Tyson On The Future Of Humanity! Will We Ever Go To Mars?Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, author, and science communicator known for making the biggest questions in the universe feel human, funny, and deeply thought-provoking. In today’s moment, Neil dives into the unsettling possibility that our universe might be a simulation - and what that would mean for free will, meaning, AI, death, and humanity’s future in space. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/ZlSXUS8gG2b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/Rt2MvjnhG2b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Neil’s Work: https://neildegrassetyson.com/

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, author, and science communicator known for making the biggest questions in the universe feel human, funny, and deeply thought-provoking. In today’s moment, Neil dives into the unsettling possibility that our universe might be a simulation - and what that would mean for free will, meaning, AI, death, and humanity’s future in space. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/ZlSXUS8gG2b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/Rt2MvjnhG2b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Neil’s Work: https://neildegrassetyson.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Neil deGrasse Tyson On The Future Of Humanity! Will We Ever Go To Mars?19df2eb9-e14b-4cb5-aa7f-3a3e07b8202cFri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +00002230https://216.73.216.191/allTags Part of the Family Read: Ephesians 1:3-6 “Leo, it’s your turn to help with the dishes tonight,” Mr. Phillips said as the kids finished scraping up the last smudges of tomato sauce with their garlic bread. “Why do I have to do so much around here?” asked Leo. “Because you’re part of the family, and family members help with the chores,” answered Mr. Phillips. Leo looked down at his plate. “Even though you’re just my foster family?” Mr. Phillips looked across the table at Mrs. Phillips, who smiled as the kids began carrying their dishes to the sink. “Leo, do you know why we agreed to be your foster parents?” she asked. “Well, I’m guessing it wasn’t for my dishwashing skills!” Mrs. Phillips laughed. “Not even close! We didn’t care what you looked like, sounded like, or how smart you were. We loved you even before you joined our family because God created you in His image and brought you to us.” “Okay, but what does that have to do with me washing dishes?” Leo asked. “Think of it this way,” said Mr. Phillips. “We become part of God’s family when we trust Jesus as our Savior. We can’t earn a place in His family, but He sent His Son to die for our sins because He loves us and wants to be our heavenly Father. When we become His children, our actions and words should show it. His love for us makes us want to serve Him and love others.” Mrs. Phillips nodded. “You weren’t born into our family, but since you’re part of it now, I hope you’ll want to show it by helping with the dishes.” Leo brought his dishes to the sink and turned the water on hot. As he began to scrub, he turned to Mr. and Mrs. Phillips. “So it’s okay that I’m not the smartest kid in class or the best on the basketball team? You guys love me no matter what and want me to be part of the family?” “Absolutely,” said Mrs. Phillips. “It’s not about what you do, Leo. We aren’t going to send you away when you mess up or make a mistake. You’re part of our family now.” Leo couldn’t hide his smile as he turned back to the sink and continued washing dishes for his family who loved him. –Emily Saxe How about you? What’s your family like? Maybe you’re adopted, in foster care, or you live with relatives. Whatever your situation, if you trust Jesus as your Savior, you’re in God’s family forever! He loves you and will help you love others, and He’ll never turn you away when you mess up. If you’re not part of His family, you can become one of His children today. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3:1 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Be part of God’s family

Read: Ephesians 1:3-6 “Leo, it’s your turn to help with the dishes tonight,” Mr. Phillips said as the kids finished scraping up the last smudges of tomato sauce with their garlic bread. “Why do I have to do so much around here?” asked Leo. “Because you’re part of the family, and family members help with the chores,” answered Mr. Phillips. Leo looked down at his plate. “Even though you’re just my foster family?” Mr. Phillips looked across the table at Mrs. Phillips, who smiled as the kids began carrying their dishes to the sink. “Leo, do you know why we agreed to be your foster parents?” she asked. “Well, I’m guessing it wasn’t for my dishwashing skills!” Mrs. Phillips laughed. “Not even close! We didn’t care what you looked like, sounded like, or how smart you were. We loved you even before you joined our family because God created you in His image and brought you to us.” “Okay, but what does that have to do with me washing dishes?” Leo asked. “Think of it this way,” said Mr. Phillips. “We become part of God’s family when we trust Jesus as our Savior. We can’t earn a place in His family, but He sent His Son to die for our sins because He loves us and wants to be our heavenly Father. When we become His children, our actions and words should show it. His love for us makes us want to serve Him and love others.” Mrs. Phillips nodded. “You weren’t born into our family, but since you’re part of it now, I hope you’ll want to show it by helping with the dishes.” Leo brought his dishes to the sink and turned the water on hot. As he began to scrub, he turned to Mr. and Mrs. Phillips. “So it’s okay that I’m not the smartest kid in class or the best on the basketball team? You guys love me no matter what and want me to be part of the family?” “Absolutely,” said Mrs. Phillips. “It’s not about what you do, Leo. We aren’t going to send you away when you mess up or make a mistake. You’re part of our family now.” Leo couldn’t hide his smile as he turned back to the sink and continued washing dishes for his family who loved him. –Emily Saxe How about you? What’s your family like? Maybe you’re adopted, in foster care, or you live with relatives. Whatever your situation, if you trust Jesus as your Savior, you’re in God’s family forever! He loves you and will help you love others, and He’ll never turn you away when you mess up. If you’re not part of His family, you can become one of His children today. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3:1 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Be part of God’s family

Part of the Family 17abc337-7e36-4849-b742-b35b740d26c6Fri, 01 May 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2026) Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn't end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn't end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2026)2f751f24-3fc6-407c-ad2d-d8fd3c05b902Fri, 01 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: The Apostolate (2026) For the Church to remain truly apostolic, she must exercise the apostolate, which is the mission “to spread the Kingdom of Christ over all the earth.” Today’s readings remind us that all members of the Church are “sent out” on a mission to proclaim the Good News. Most importantly, Fr. Mike emphasizes that charity, drawn from our unity with Christ, is the “soul” of the whole apostolate that leads us to bear fruit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 863-870. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

For the Church to remain truly apostolic, she must exercise the apostolate, which is the mission “to spread the Kingdom of Christ over all the earth.” Today’s readings remind us that all members of the Church are “sent out” on a mission to proclaim the Good News. Most importantly, Fr. Mike emphasizes that charity, drawn from our unity with Christ, is the “soul” of the whole apostolate that leads us to bear fruit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 863-870. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 121: The Apostolate (2026)dc8a5032-9921-43b3-ba7e-c8f385265ba9Fri, 01 May 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPraying Like this Changed My Life (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Struggling to pray? Fr. Mike Schmitz shows how Ignatian prayer makes prayer simple again by using Scripture and your imagination to enter into the Gospel. Begin by asking the Holy Spirit for help, choosing a short Gospel passage, and slowly immersing yourself in it one sense at a time. Rather than replacing other prayers, Ignatian prayer deepens them, helping you grow in trust and a more personal relationship with Christ.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Struggling to pray? Fr. Mike Schmitz shows how Ignatian prayer makes prayer simple again by using Scripture and your imagination to enter into the Gospel. Begin by asking the Holy Spirit for help, choosing a short Gospel passage, and slowly immersing yourself in it one sense at a time. Rather than replacing other prayers, Ignatian prayer deepens them, helping you grow in trust and a more personal relationship with Christ.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPraying Like this Changed My Life (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)8149db4a-1814-4db6-8080-c039d51ac98dThu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#969 - Exodus 7-8 – PlaguesThis episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses and Aaron ask for him to let the people go and make sacrifices. When he refuses we start seeing God sending plagues: blood, frogs, gnats, and flies. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 5 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses and Aaron ask for him to let the people go and make sacrifices. When he refuses we start seeing God sending plagues: blood, frogs, gnats, and flies. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#969 - Exodus 7-8 – Plagues5e6c6a49-2a1f-4950-93de-f1ab061972beThu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000804https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoney Expert: Buying A House Is A Mistake! Becoming Rich is Simple But You Won’t Do It!Investing has been solved, but your brain is keeping you poor. Money Expert Ben Felix explains why most people make terrible financial decisions! Ben Felix is a Portfolio Manager and Chief Investment Officer for PWL Capital, and evidence-based investing expert who translates academic finance research into practical decisions for everyday people. He is known for using data, behavioral science, and simple frameworks to help people build wealth without falling for the traps of the financial industry. He explains: ◼️Why investing has already been “solved” ◼️How your brain quietly ruins your long-term financial decisions ◼️Why checking your portfolio too often can make you poorer ◼️Why buying a home is not always the smart investment people think it is ◼️Why young people may not need to save as aggressively as they’re told ◼️How to use money to build a better life, not just a bigger bank account ◼️The biggest financial mistakes that destroys your financial future 00:00 Intro 02:34 Why Most People Overcomplicate Finance 03:37 How Your Psychology Secretly Controls Your Investments 05:06 The Real Frameworks Behind Financial Freedom 06:54 Why You Don’t Need Much Money To Start Investing 09:20 The 10 Money Mistakes That Quietly Keep You Broke 12:57 How Monetizing Your Skills Can 10x Your Income 19:46 Why Most People Never Set Financial Goals 20:50 Are You Spending Money In Ways That Actually Improve Your Life? 21:26 Why Taking Investment Risks Matters More Than You Think 25:28 Is Buying A House Actually A Smart Investment Today? 40:48 Why Common Advice About Home Ownership Falls Apart 42:17 Will House Prices Keep Rising? 44:17 How The Wealthy Legally Pay Less Tax 45:09 The Real Tax Strategies The Rich Don’t Talk About 45:45 What Happens Next To Housing Prices? 47:15 Ads 49:18 The Hidden Problems With Financial Advisors 50:21 Why Ignoring Estate Planning Can Cost Your Family Everything 51:17 Do You Really Need A Will? 51:42 How Your Partner Choice Impacts Your Financial Future 52:58 Why Some Financial Advice May Be Working Against You 54:07 Should Everyone Get A Prenup? 56:21 What Your Spending Habits Reveal About Your Future Wealth 58:04 The Real Reason Prenups Matter More Than You Think 01:00:09 Why People Underestimate Catastrophic Financial Risks 01:00:59 Stocks Vs Bonds: Which Is Actually Safer Right Now? 01:07:20 The Financial Products You Should Avoid At All Costs 01:09:23 Why Cash Loses Value Faster Than You Realize 01:10:38 Ads 01:13:33 Do You Really Need A Retirement Plan? 01:15:05 Investments You Should Avoid 01:16:44 Should You Invest In AI? 01:19:36 Crypto: Opportunity Or Risk? 01:21:25 How War Changes Investing 01:24:16 Remortgage Or Invest: Which Move Builds More Wealth? 01:25:32 Will AI Replace Your Job? Follow Ben Felix: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3Mc4mML X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5XwRueU YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5xRgQd4 Ben's Company - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Dd3AJr  Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode4  Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO    Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY   Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven

Investing has been solved, but your brain is keeping you poor. Money Expert Ben Felix explains why most people make terrible financial decisions! Ben Felix is a Portfolio Manager and Chief Investment Officer for PWL Capital, and evidence-based investing expert who translates academic finance research into practical decisions for everyday people. He is known for using data, behavioral science, and simple frameworks to help people build wealth without falling for the traps of the financial industry. He explains: ◼️Why investing has already been “solved” ◼️How your brain quietly ruins your long-term financial decisions ◼️Why checking your portfolio too often can make you poorer ◼️Why buying a home is not always the smart investment people think it is ◼️Why young people may not need to save as aggressively as they’re told ◼️How to use money to build a better life, not just a bigger bank account ◼️The biggest financial mistakes that destroys your financial future 00:00 Intro 02:34 Why Most People Overcomplicate Finance 03:37 How Your Psychology Secretly Controls Your Investments 05:06 The Real Frameworks Behind Financial Freedom 06:54 Why You Don’t Need Much Money To Start Investing 09:20 The 10 Money Mistakes That Quietly Keep You Broke 12:57 How Monetizing Your Skills Can 10x Your Income 19:46 Why Most People Never Set Financial Goals 20:50 Are You Spending Money In Ways That Actually Improve Your Life? 21:26 Why Taking Investment Risks Matters More Than You Think 25:28 Is Buying A House Actually A Smart Investment Today? 40:48 Why Common Advice About Home Ownership Falls Apart 42:17 Will House Prices Keep Rising? 44:17 How The Wealthy Legally Pay Less Tax 45:09 The Real Tax Strategies The Rich Don’t Talk About 45:45 What Happens Next To Housing Prices? 47:15 Ads 49:18 The Hidden Problems With Financial Advisors 50:21 Why Ignoring Estate Planning Can Cost Your Family Everything 51:17 Do You Really Need A Will? 51:42 How Your Partner Choice Impacts Your Financial Future 52:58 Why Some Financial Advice May Be Working Against You 54:07 Should Everyone Get A Prenup? 56:21 What Your Spending Habits Reveal About Your Future Wealth 58:04 The Real Reason Prenups Matter More Than You Think 01:00:09 Why People Underestimate Catastrophic Financial Risks 01:00:59 Stocks Vs Bonds: Which Is Actually Safer Right Now? 01:07:20 The Financial Products You Should Avoid At All Costs 01:09:23 Why Cash Loses Value Faster Than You Realize 01:10:38 Ads 01:13:33 Do You Really Need A Retirement Plan? 01:15:05 Investments You Should Avoid 01:16:44 Should You Invest In AI? 01:19:36 Crypto: Opportunity Or Risk? 01:21:25 How War Changes Investing 01:24:16 Remortgage Or Invest: Which Move Builds More Wealth? 01:25:32 Will AI Replace Your Job? Follow Ben Felix: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3Mc4mML X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5XwRueU YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5xRgQd4 Ben's Company - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Dd3AJr  Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode4  Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO    Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY   Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven

fullMoney Expert: Buying A House Is A Mistake! Becoming Rich is Simple But You Won’t Do It!483207bd-8f70-41b4-bfb0-f01a1777b192Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +00008048https://216.73.216.191/allTags Do Not Worry Read: Luke 12:22-28 Nari sat at the kitchen table, staring blankly at her math assignment. “You’ve been looking at the same problem for ten minutes,” said Mom. “Is something the matter?” “I’m worried about the game on Friday,” Nari replied. “What if we lose?” Mom stopped chopping vegetables and put down her knife. “Follow me,” she said. Mom led Nari to her bedroom and pointed to a cage on Nari’s dresser, where Mr. Whiskers, Nari’s pet hamster, was running on his little hamster wheel. Nari arched an eyebrow at her mom. “Mr. Whiskers is supercute, but I don’t understand what he has to do with my game on Friday.” “Mr. Whiskers runs on his wheel quite a bit, doesn’t he?” Mom said. “How much time do you think he spends running on his wheel every day?” “He runs on it all the time,” Nari answered. “He probably spends four or five hours a day on it.” Mom nodded. “And he uses a lot of his energy to run on the wheel too.” “Yeah, he sure does!” Nari looked at her mom. “But I’m still confused.” “With all the time and energy Mr. Whiskers devotes to running, how far has he run?” Nari giggled. “Mom, that’s a silly question. He hasn’t run anywhere! He’s still right there in his cage.” “Well, honey, it’s the same with worrying,” said Mom. “You can spend a lot of time and energy worrying about something, and you’ll still be in the same place you were when you started. That’s why the Bible tells us not to worry. Instead, we need to give our cares to Jesus.” “How do I do that?” asked Nari. “First, remember that He loves you so much He died to save you from sin and that He cares about every worry and problem you have. Pray about whatever it is you’re worried about and ask Him to give you peace and strength. Then trust Him do what’s best—even if it’s not what you were hoping for. Play your best at the game on Friday and leave the results to God.” The wheel in the hamster cage grew quiet as Mr. Whiskers slowed down and then hopped off. Nari picked him up and held him in her hands. “Okay, Mom. I will.” –Casey Comstock How about you? Do you ever worry about things that are out of your control? It’s easy to get caught up in a cycle of worrying that doesn’t get you anywhere. That’s why Jesus wants you to give your cares to Him. Pray about your worries and look to Him to give you peace and strength. Then trust Him to do what’s best in any situation, knowing He’s in control. Today's Key Verse: Give all your cares to the Lord and He will give you strength. Psalm 55:22 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: Give worries to Jesus

Read: Luke 12:22-28 Nari sat at the kitchen table, staring blankly at her math assignment. “You’ve been looking at the same problem for ten minutes,” said Mom. “Is something the matter?” “I’m worried about the game on Friday,” Nari replied. “What if we lose?” Mom stopped chopping vegetables and put down her knife. “Follow me,” she said. Mom led Nari to her bedroom and pointed to a cage on Nari’s dresser, where Mr. Whiskers, Nari’s pet hamster, was running on his little hamster wheel. Nari arched an eyebrow at her mom. “Mr. Whiskers is supercute, but I don’t understand what he has to do with my game on Friday.” “Mr. Whiskers runs on his wheel quite a bit, doesn’t he?” Mom said. “How much time do you think he spends running on his wheel every day?” “He runs on it all the time,” Nari answered. “He probably spends four or five hours a day on it.” Mom nodded. “And he uses a lot of his energy to run on the wheel too.” “Yeah, he sure does!” Nari looked at her mom. “But I’m still confused.” “With all the time and energy Mr. Whiskers devotes to running, how far has he run?” Nari giggled. “Mom, that’s a silly question. He hasn’t run anywhere! He’s still right there in his cage.” “Well, honey, it’s the same with worrying,” said Mom. “You can spend a lot of time and energy worrying about something, and you’ll still be in the same place you were when you started. That’s why the Bible tells us not to worry. Instead, we need to give our cares to Jesus.” “How do I do that?” asked Nari. “First, remember that He loves you so much He died to save you from sin and that He cares about every worry and problem you have. Pray about whatever it is you’re worried about and ask Him to give you peace and strength. Then trust Him do what’s best—even if it’s not what you were hoping for. Play your best at the game on Friday and leave the results to God.” The wheel in the hamster cage grew quiet as Mr. Whiskers slowed down and then hopped off. Nari picked him up and held him in her hands. “Okay, Mom. I will.” –Casey Comstock How about you? Do you ever worry about things that are out of your control? It’s easy to get caught up in a cycle of worrying that doesn’t get you anywhere. That’s why Jesus wants you to give your cares to Him. Pray about your worries and look to Him to give you peace and strength. Then trust Him to do what’s best in any situation, knowing He’s in control. Today's Key Verse: Give all your cares to the Lord and He will give you strength. Psalm 55:22 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: Give worries to Jesus

Do Not Worry d1371bdc-21cd-4b90-8ba8-82ea397fba0dThu, 30 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2026) Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God's grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God's grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2026)9fd1b83f-b324-43c9-9d1e-016f7b47f0a1Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: The Apostolic Church (2026) The fourth mark of the Catholic Church is her "apostolic" nature. Fr. Mike explains the three ways the Church is apostolic and discusses how this characteristic shapes the unique structure and Tradition of the Catholic Church. He also encourages us to pray for our local bishops, who continue to shepherd us in the Faith today as the Apostles' successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 857-862. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The fourth mark of the Catholic Church is her "apostolic" nature. Fr. Mike explains the three ways the Church is apostolic and discusses how this characteristic shapes the unique structure and Tradition of the Catholic Church. He also encourages us to pray for our local bishops, who continue to shepherd us in the Faith today as the Apostles' successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 857-862. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 120: The Apostolic Church (2026)deefaac7-59a0-4e78-8c37-a2ec44087fe3Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Warning! Window Here! Read: Psalm 19:7-11 THUD. “Oh no! A bird flew into the glass!” Torin turned to his dad. “I hope he’s okay!” Dad and Torin went to the large glass window in the living room. “I don’t see him,” Dad said as they looked down at the ground. “I guess he must be okay—he probably flew away.” “Well, I think we should put up a poster or something to warn the birds that there’s a window here,” said Torin. “They can’t see the clear glass.” Dad smiled. “What should it say?” “Dad! You know birds can’t read. It would just have to be something solid on the glass so they could see it was there.” “Well, I don’t think Mom would like a sign like that on the front window,” Dad said. Torin shrugged. “Probably not.” “You know, Torin, we can be like that bird sometimes,” Dad said thoughtfully. “We can?” asked Torin. “How?” “There are dangerous things in life that we may not see either,” replied Dad. “There’s a difference though—while we’re unable to warn those birds about the window, God warns us about things that will hurt us. Do you know how He does that?” “Well, my teacher once warned me not to run in the hallway, but I did anyway and ran into someone, and we both got hurt,” said Torin. “Is that how God warns us? Through our teachers?” “That’s one way,” Dad replied. “He puts parents and teachers in our lives to teach us to be wise and do what’s right. But I was thinking of something bigger than running in the hallway.” Torin thought about it. “Last week Pastor Grey talked about sin and gave a strong warning about that.” “Right,” said Dad. “God warns us about sin in the Bible, and He puts people in our lives who help us understand those warnings. He warns us that if we don’t trust Jesus to save us from sin, we won’t have eternal life. The Bible also warns Christians about the consequences of sinful actions in our lives. He warns us because He loves us and doesn’t want us to get hurt.” Torin nodded as a bird flew by the window. “Then we’d better pay attention!” –Karen Locklear How about you? Do you pay attention to God’s warnings? God warns us about the dangers of sin in the Bible, and He often uses people, such as parents, teachers, and pastors, to help us understand those warnings. Do you listen? Don’t ignore God’s warnings about sin. Trust Jesus to save you. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Then depend on Him to help you do what’s right. Today's Key Verse: Key Verse: [God’s] teachings warn his servants, and good things come to those who obey them. Psalm 19:11 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Pay attention to God’s warnings

Read: Psalm 19:7-11 THUD. “Oh no! A bird flew into the glass!” Torin turned to his dad. “I hope he’s okay!” Dad and Torin went to the large glass window in the living room. “I don’t see him,” Dad said as they looked down at the ground. “I guess he must be okay—he probably flew away.” “Well, I think we should put up a poster or something to warn the birds that there’s a window here,” said Torin. “They can’t see the clear glass.” Dad smiled. “What should it say?” “Dad! You know birds can’t read. It would just have to be something solid on the glass so they could see it was there.” “Well, I don’t think Mom would like a sign like that on the front window,” Dad said. Torin shrugged. “Probably not.” “You know, Torin, we can be like that bird sometimes,” Dad said thoughtfully. “We can?” asked Torin. “How?” “There are dangerous things in life that we may not see either,” replied Dad. “There’s a difference though—while we’re unable to warn those birds about the window, God warns us about things that will hurt us. Do you know how He does that?” “Well, my teacher once warned me not to run in the hallway, but I did anyway and ran into someone, and we both got hurt,” said Torin. “Is that how God warns us? Through our teachers?” “That’s one way,” Dad replied. “He puts parents and teachers in our lives to teach us to be wise and do what’s right. But I was thinking of something bigger than running in the hallway.” Torin thought about it. “Last week Pastor Grey talked about sin and gave a strong warning about that.” “Right,” said Dad. “God warns us about sin in the Bible, and He puts people in our lives who help us understand those warnings. He warns us that if we don’t trust Jesus to save us from sin, we won’t have eternal life. The Bible also warns Christians about the consequences of sinful actions in our lives. He warns us because He loves us and doesn’t want us to get hurt.” Torin nodded as a bird flew by the window. “Then we’d better pay attention!” –Karen Locklear How about you? Do you pay attention to God’s warnings? God warns us about the dangers of sin in the Bible, and He often uses people, such as parents, teachers, and pastors, to help us understand those warnings. Do you listen? Don’t ignore God’s warnings about sin. Trust Jesus to save you. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Then depend on Him to help you do what’s right. Today's Key Verse: Key Verse: [God’s] teachings warn his servants, and good things come to those who obey them. Psalm 19:11 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Pay attention to God’s warnings

Warning! Window Here! f4ef1730-84d6-4706-bfd1-3aa7a4ac7094Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: David's Wisdom (2026) In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David's wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David's wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 119: David's Wisdom (2026)e19b4909-cafc-40ce-b431-16b051bf8088Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: The Church’s Missionary Mandate (2026) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the many aspects of the Church’s missionary mandate. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of engaging and living out Christ’s great commission. We conclude today with a reflection on the fact that it is the love of Christ that urges us on in our mission of patience in bearing witness to the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 849-856. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the many aspects of the Church’s missionary mandate. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of engaging and living out Christ’s great commission. We conclude today with a reflection on the fact that it is the love of Christ that urges us on in our mission of patience in bearing witness to the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 849-856. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 119: The Church’s Missionary Mandate (2026)9d2c4523-334c-4ef1-89e3-41f2a3e7b11fWed, 29 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFather Martins Reopens Our Most Unpopular Case: PredatoryWhen we released Predatory in 2024, it drew a lot of criticism. Why would we include an episode where it didn't end well? The short answer is because it unfortunately proves the rule more than the exception. Many cases do not end well. Sin is intoxicating and hard to give up. For Dylan, he wanted the benefits of God without the relationship, and that wasn't going to work for Father Martins. In this revisit of the case file, Father Martins breaks down a very complex case and the bizarre psychological elements. How could a demon manipulate people into lust? Why would God permit that? Why did the demon remain dormant for so long before finally unleashing its attack on Dylan? Father Martins breaks down what dynamics are at play. Trigger Warning: This case file may be triggering to some listeners given the theme of sexual assault that is discussed. Listener discretion is advised. Wild Alaskan Co- Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES Runewood Rosary Co- Get 15% off your order when you use promo code EXFILES at RunewoodRosary.com Field of Greens- Get the University Study and 20% off your order at FOGCHICKS.com. Use promo code EXFILES Ryan Bethea Show- Follow Ryan's work Here See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When we released Predatory in 2024, it drew a lot of criticism. Why would we include an episode where it didn't end well? The short answer is because it unfortunately proves the rule more than the exception. Many cases do not end well. Sin is intoxicating and hard to give up. For Dylan, he wanted the benefits of God without the relationship, and that wasn't going to work for Father Martins. In this revisit of the case file, Father Martins breaks down a very complex case and the bizarre psychological elements. How could a demon manipulate people into lust? Why would God permit that? Why did the demon remain dormant for so long before finally unleashing its attack on Dylan? Father Martins breaks down what dynamics are at play. Trigger Warning: This case file may be triggering to some listeners given the theme of sexual assault that is discussed. Listener discretion is advised. Wild Alaskan Co- Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES Runewood Rosary Co- Get 15% off your order when you use promo code EXFILES at RunewoodRosary.com Field of Greens- Get the University Study and 20% off your order at FOGCHICKS.com. Use promo code EXFILES Ryan Bethea Show- Follow Ryan's work Here See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullFather Martins Reopens Our Most Unpopular Case: Predatory1e965ab2-c416-4a9e-8e9c-c4d8f65c3295Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Peacemakers Read: Psalm 34:13-14; Hebrews 12:14-15 “I know, but that’s what Bianca said.” Kaylee switched the phone to her other ear. “She told me she was sick of hearing you whine all the time. I can’t help it if she says mean things about you.” When the call ended, Kaylee went into the living room. “Who was that?” asked Dad. “Sounded like you were trying to stop World War III!” Kaylee sighed. “It was Emmylou. She and Bianca are my best friends, but they hate each other! And I seem to always get caught in the middle of their arguments.” “Why don’t they like each other?” asked Dad. “I don’t know,” said Kaylee. “But they’re always saying mean things about each other.” “Hmm,” said Dad. “Well, I don’t know what their problem is, but when you hear one of them say something unkind about the other, have you tried keeping it to yourself? Didn’t you just tell Emmylou that Bianca told you she was sick of her whining?” Kaylee blushed. “Uh, yeah, I guess. But that’s what Bianca said.” “Yes, but you’re contributing to the problem, Kaylee,” Dad told her. “Jesus tells us to be peacemakers. He brought us peace by making us right with God, and He wants us to help make peace between others. To do that, we need to act in a kind, loving way when others aren’t being kind to each other.” “But I was just telling the truth!” said Kaylee. “Isn’t that what Jesus wants me to do?” “While Jesus wants us to tell the truth, the way you’re doing it isn’t very kind or loving to either of your friends. When you tell one of the girls the mean things the other said about her, you’re making her feel bad about herself and angry at the other person. Instead, see if you can pick up on anything nice they say about each other and repeat those things.” Kaylee thought it over. “I guess it’s worth a try.” “At the very least, you can stop spreading the bad feelings around,” said Dad. “And as they see God’s love in you and your care in what you choose to tell them the other person has said—and in what you say yourself—they might start saying kind things more often!” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Do you repeat unkind things and stir up trouble? Today’s Bible reading says to seek and pursue peace. One way to do that is to keep any unkind words you hear someone say about another person to yourself. Instead, listen for kind things said about others and repeat those—and add some of your own! Let the peace and love you have in Jesus spread into your relationships through the words you choose to say. Today's Key Verse: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Be a peacemaker

Read: Psalm 34:13-14; Hebrews 12:14-15 “I know, but that’s what Bianca said.” Kaylee switched the phone to her other ear. “She told me she was sick of hearing you whine all the time. I can’t help it if she says mean things about you.” When the call ended, Kaylee went into the living room. “Who was that?” asked Dad. “Sounded like you were trying to stop World War III!” Kaylee sighed. “It was Emmylou. She and Bianca are my best friends, but they hate each other! And I seem to always get caught in the middle of their arguments.” “Why don’t they like each other?” asked Dad. “I don’t know,” said Kaylee. “But they’re always saying mean things about each other.” “Hmm,” said Dad. “Well, I don’t know what their problem is, but when you hear one of them say something unkind about the other, have you tried keeping it to yourself? Didn’t you just tell Emmylou that Bianca told you she was sick of her whining?” Kaylee blushed. “Uh, yeah, I guess. But that’s what Bianca said.” “Yes, but you’re contributing to the problem, Kaylee,” Dad told her. “Jesus tells us to be peacemakers. He brought us peace by making us right with God, and He wants us to help make peace between others. To do that, we need to act in a kind, loving way when others aren’t being kind to each other.” “But I was just telling the truth!” said Kaylee. “Isn’t that what Jesus wants me to do?” “While Jesus wants us to tell the truth, the way you’re doing it isn’t very kind or loving to either of your friends. When you tell one of the girls the mean things the other said about her, you’re making her feel bad about herself and angry at the other person. Instead, see if you can pick up on anything nice they say about each other and repeat those things.” Kaylee thought it over. “I guess it’s worth a try.” “At the very least, you can stop spreading the bad feelings around,” said Dad. “And as they see God’s love in you and your care in what you choose to tell them the other person has said—and in what you say yourself—they might start saying kind things more often!” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Do you repeat unkind things and stir up trouble? Today’s Bible reading says to seek and pursue peace. One way to do that is to keep any unkind words you hear someone say about another person to yourself. Instead, listen for kind things said about others and repeat those—and add some of your own! Let the peace and love you have in Jesus spread into your relationships through the words you choose to say. Today's Key Verse: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Be a peacemaker

Peacemakers 2d8e0d37-395f-43a3-8869-08261aad8570Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2026) Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul's despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God's promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul's despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God's promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2026)8e6480e3-0bf9-4ad9-ad0c-2e0ade1acde5Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: The Church and Non-Christians (2026) Fr. Mike examines the relationship between the Church and non-Christian religions. He discusses that while there is some degree of goodness and truth in every religion, the fullness of truth exists in the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the statement from the early Church Fathers that “outside the Church there is no salvation.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 839-848. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the relationship between the Church and non-Christian religions. He discusses that while there is some degree of goodness and truth in every religion, the fullness of truth exists in the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the statement from the early Church Fathers that “outside the Church there is no salvation.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 839-848. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 118: The Church and Non-Christians (2026)519dcb71-654b-4466-8fb8-e48a67578516Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSex Scientist: Phone Addiction Is Killing Your Sex Life More Than Porn!Is your sex life bad? Dr Rena Malik walks you through every single sex question you're too nervous to ask - from testosterone, porn, and erectile dysfunction, to libido and stress! The Better-Sex Doctor Rena Malik is a urologist, pelvic surgeon, and sexual health expert who helps millions better understand sexual health and taboo topics through science-based education and honesty. She is also the author of her upcoming book 'The Hard Truth'. She explains: ◼️Why bad sex is often a sign your overall health is breaking down ◼️Why erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of heart disease ◼️The 4 pillars that control your sex life: fuel, strength, environment, and confidence ◼️How porn, masturbation habits, and performance anxiety can rewire arousal ◼️What low testosterone actually feels like, and when TRT is a mistake Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:37 Why Are People Having Less Sex? 00:05:45 Why Is Rough Sex Increasing? 00:06:56 Is Dopamine Ruining Your Sex Life? 00:09:22 How Do You Find What Turns You On? 00:11:30 Why Does Performance Anxiety Kill Intimacy? 00:14:14 Why Do Couples Stop Having Sex? 00:17:36 What Is The Best Diet For Erectile Dysfunction? 00:20:37 What Are The Best Exercises For Sexual Performance? 00:28:09 What Can Erectile Dysfunction Signal? 00:30:39 Why Does Porn Work But Real Sex Does Not? 00:34:05 Why Do Morning Erections Matter? 00:41:04 How Does Stress Affect Your Sex Life? 00:42:59 How Does Sleep Affect Testosterone? 00:45:06 Do Microplastics Affect Hormones? 00:49:46 How Does Porn Affect Relationships? 00:52:49 Ads 00:54:51 Should Couples Use Sex Toys? 00:56:38 Can Sex Toys Become Addictive? 00:59:12 What Are The Best Positions For Female Orgasm? 01:00:30 What Is Squirting? 01:02:38 Why Does Sex Cause UTIs? 01:04:08 Why Do Humans Have Orgasms? 01:05:06 What Are Non Genital Orgasms? 01:08:37 Why Is Testosterone Declining? 01:10:45 Does Testosterone Affect Fertility? 01:14:29 What Are The Risks Of Anabolic Steroids? 01:16:35 Does TRT Affect Fertility? 01:23:18 How Does Body Image Affect Sexual Pressure? 01:25:20 Ads 01:27:22 Does Penis Size Matter? 01:31:17 Do Penis Enlargement Methods Work? 01:35:54 What Are The Toughest Cases Doctors See? 01:38:01 How Much Does Vaginal Size Vary? 01:39:12 Why Does Sex Feel Different With Each Person? 01:40:48 Can You Predict Penis Size? 01:41:31 Do GLP 1 Drugs Affect Libido? 01:44:25 How Do You Talk About Sex With Your Partner? 01:50:59 What Do Sexual Fantasies Mean? 01:56:23 What Should You Do If You Have Lost Hope? Independent Research: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DOAC-Rena-Malik-Independent-Research-Further-Reading.pdf Follow Dr Rena: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9eD5dDG X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BDcDWi8 YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CTzkeOx Website -https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/TyaRNr  You can pre-order Dr Rena’s book ‘The Hard Truth: Everything Men Need to Know for Good Health, Great Sex, and Long Life’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FQSv9xe  Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsor links: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven  Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order *Steven is an investor in this business

Is your sex life bad? Dr Rena Malik walks you through every single sex question you're too nervous to ask - from testosterone, porn, and erectile dysfunction, to libido and stress! The Better-Sex Doctor Rena Malik is a urologist, pelvic surgeon, and sexual health expert who helps millions better understand sexual health and taboo topics through science-based education and honesty. She is also the author of her upcoming book 'The Hard Truth'. She explains: ◼️Why bad sex is often a sign your overall health is breaking down ◼️Why erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of heart disease ◼️The 4 pillars that control your sex life: fuel, strength, environment, and confidence ◼️How porn, masturbation habits, and performance anxiety can rewire arousal ◼️What low testosterone actually feels like, and when TRT is a mistake Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:37 Why Are People Having Less Sex? 00:05:45 Why Is Rough Sex Increasing? 00:06:56 Is Dopamine Ruining Your Sex Life? 00:09:22 How Do You Find What Turns You On? 00:11:30 Why Does Performance Anxiety Kill Intimacy? 00:14:14 Why Do Couples Stop Having Sex? 00:17:36 What Is The Best Diet For Erectile Dysfunction? 00:20:37 What Are The Best Exercises For Sexual Performance? 00:28:09 What Can Erectile Dysfunction Signal? 00:30:39 Why Does Porn Work But Real Sex Does Not? 00:34:05 Why Do Morning Erections Matter? 00:41:04 How Does Stress Affect Your Sex Life? 00:42:59 How Does Sleep Affect Testosterone? 00:45:06 Do Microplastics Affect Hormones? 00:49:46 How Does Porn Affect Relationships? 00:52:49 Ads 00:54:51 Should Couples Use Sex Toys? 00:56:38 Can Sex Toys Become Addictive? 00:59:12 What Are The Best Positions For Female Orgasm? 01:00:30 What Is Squirting? 01:02:38 Why Does Sex Cause UTIs? 01:04:08 Why Do Humans Have Orgasms? 01:05:06 What Are Non Genital Orgasms? 01:08:37 Why Is Testosterone Declining? 01:10:45 Does Testosterone Affect Fertility? 01:14:29 What Are The Risks Of Anabolic Steroids? 01:16:35 Does TRT Affect Fertility? 01:23:18 How Does Body Image Affect Sexual Pressure? 01:25:20 Ads 01:27:22 Does Penis Size Matter? 01:31:17 Do Penis Enlargement Methods Work? 01:35:54 What Are The Toughest Cases Doctors See? 01:38:01 How Much Does Vaginal Size Vary? 01:39:12 Why Does Sex Feel Different With Each Person? 01:40:48 Can You Predict Penis Size? 01:41:31 Do GLP 1 Drugs Affect Libido? 01:44:25 How Do You Talk About Sex With Your Partner? 01:50:59 What Do Sexual Fantasies Mean? 01:56:23 What Should You Do If You Have Lost Hope? Independent Research: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DOAC-Rena-Malik-Independent-Research-Further-Reading.pdf Follow Dr Rena: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9eD5dDG X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BDcDWi8 YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CTzkeOx Website -https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/TyaRNr  You can pre-order Dr Rena’s book ‘The Hard Truth: Everything Men Need to Know for Good Health, Great Sex, and Long Life’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FQSv9xe  Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsor links: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven  Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order *Steven is an investor in this business

fullSex Scientist: Phone Addiction Is Killing Your Sex Life More Than Porn!8d331948-9af6-4dde-81ac-9e7bf38c8045Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +00009577https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Law of Space Read: Romans 12:1-2; Philippians 4:6-9 Zachary leaned back and sighed. He couldn’t concentrate on his homework. He’d been worrying about next week’s science test all day, and then he’d overheard someone tell a bad joke and couldn’t get it out of his head. When the worries and bad thoughts just wouldn’t stop, he finally decided to talk to Dad about it. “I’m so sorry you’ve been going through that, buddy,” said Dad. “Sometimes bad things we see and hear or our own fears and worries can put bad thoughts in our minds that are hard to get rid of.” Zachary sighed. “So what can I do about it?” “Have you heard of the law of space?” asked Dad. “Yeah,” said Zachary. “No two things can occupy the same space at the same time. We learned that in science class, but it’s also just common sense.” He pointed to a book. “Like that book. Nothing else can be in that space on the table unless the book is moved.” “Right,” said Dad. “Well, it’s the same with your mind. When it’s filled with good things, there’s no space for heavy worries or bad thoughts.” “But how do I fill it with good things?” Zachary asked. “By staying focused on Jesus and remembering that His power is greater than the power of bad thoughts,” replied Dad. “As soon as you feel heavy with worry or a bad thought comes to your mind, ask Jesus to cleanse your mind and help you replace those thoughts with thoughts of things that are good and true—like how He freed you from sin and promises to take care of you in every situation. Give your thoughts over to Him.” “Okay,” Zachary said. “But what if I still worry or can’t stop thinking about something bad?” “Well, then it might be good to talk to me or another adult about it,” said Dad. “And you know what else can help? Looking for ways you can show God’s love to others. Focusing on others helps you think more about them and less about whatever it is that’s bothering you.” “Thanks, Dad,” Zachary said. “I’m going to go pray and ask Jesus to help me rearrange the space in my mind.” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Do you have trouble controlling your thoughts? Are you constantly worrying about problems or thinking about something you saw or heard that you know doesn’t please God? Give your thoughts over to Jesus. He saved you from sin and gives you the power to replace bad thoughts with good ones. When you’re struggling with your thoughts, focus your mind on Him. Today's Key Verse: We take every thought captive to obey Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Focus your mind on Jesus

Read: Romans 12:1-2; Philippians 4:6-9 Zachary leaned back and sighed. He couldn’t concentrate on his homework. He’d been worrying about next week’s science test all day, and then he’d overheard someone tell a bad joke and couldn’t get it out of his head. When the worries and bad thoughts just wouldn’t stop, he finally decided to talk to Dad about it. “I’m so sorry you’ve been going through that, buddy,” said Dad. “Sometimes bad things we see and hear or our own fears and worries can put bad thoughts in our minds that are hard to get rid of.” Zachary sighed. “So what can I do about it?” “Have you heard of the law of space?” asked Dad. “Yeah,” said Zachary. “No two things can occupy the same space at the same time. We learned that in science class, but it’s also just common sense.” He pointed to a book. “Like that book. Nothing else can be in that space on the table unless the book is moved.” “Right,” said Dad. “Well, it’s the same with your mind. When it’s filled with good things, there’s no space for heavy worries or bad thoughts.” “But how do I fill it with good things?” Zachary asked. “By staying focused on Jesus and remembering that His power is greater than the power of bad thoughts,” replied Dad. “As soon as you feel heavy with worry or a bad thought comes to your mind, ask Jesus to cleanse your mind and help you replace those thoughts with thoughts of things that are good and true—like how He freed you from sin and promises to take care of you in every situation. Give your thoughts over to Him.” “Okay,” Zachary said. “But what if I still worry or can’t stop thinking about something bad?” “Well, then it might be good to talk to me or another adult about it,” said Dad. “And you know what else can help? Looking for ways you can show God’s love to others. Focusing on others helps you think more about them and less about whatever it is that’s bothering you.” “Thanks, Dad,” Zachary said. “I’m going to go pray and ask Jesus to help me rearrange the space in my mind.” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Do you have trouble controlling your thoughts? Are you constantly worrying about problems or thinking about something you saw or heard that you know doesn’t please God? Give your thoughts over to Jesus. He saved you from sin and gives you the power to replace bad thoughts with good ones. When you’re struggling with your thoughts, focus your mind on Him. Today's Key Verse: We take every thought captive to obey Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Focus your mind on Jesus

The Law of Space 917acf19-51dd-4295-81eb-dbcc07b9178aMon, 27 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2026) Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2026)5365d871-1f8a-4680-b2b4-66b112d16224Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: The Church Is Catholic (2026) We continue our examination of the four marks of the Church with today’s mark: catholic. Fr. Mike explains that “catholic” means that the Church is universal in two senses. The first is that Christ is fully present in her, and so receives the fullness of the means of salvation. Second, it goes out to all peoples; everyone belongs. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 830-838. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the four marks of the Church with today’s mark: catholic. Fr. Mike explains that “catholic” means that the Church is universal in two senses. The first is that Christ is fully present in her, and so receives the fullness of the means of salvation. Second, it goes out to all peoples; everyone belongs. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 830-838. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 117: The Church Is Catholic (2026)a2e92480-f80d-4cfa-bf8f-74cd63086d5fMon, 27 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExorcist Fr. Ripperger: Raising Your Sons to Be MenThis conversation was originally recorded in June 2024. Exorcist priest Fr. Chad Ripperger grew up working in his father's diesel mechanics shop, where he learned that reality doesn't care what you think or how you feel. A bolt either fits or it doesn't. A machine is either fixed or it isn't. And a man is either being formed or he's being stunted. In this conversation, Fr. Ripperger unpacks why young men today are trapped in adolescence, what the curse of Adam has to do with effeminacy, and how the simple act of learning to use tools and do hard work is the antidote to the softness crippling an entire generation. From the lessons his father taught him through one-liners and long days under the hood, to why men find such deep fulfillment in buying a new tool, to how his formation as a mechanic directly prepared him for his work as an exorcist, Fr. Ripperger connects the practical and the spiritual in a way only he can. If you're raising boys or trying to become the man you never had an example of, this one's worth your time. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠⁠ 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This conversation was originally recorded in June 2024. Exorcist priest Fr. Chad Ripperger grew up working in his father's diesel mechanics shop, where he learned that reality doesn't care what you think or how you feel. A bolt either fits or it doesn't. A machine is either fixed or it isn't. And a man is either being formed or he's being stunted. In this conversation, Fr. Ripperger unpacks why young men today are trapped in adolescence, what the curse of Adam has to do with effeminacy, and how the simple act of learning to use tools and do hard work is the antidote to the softness crippling an entire generation. From the lessons his father taught him through one-liners and long days under the hood, to why men find such deep fulfillment in buying a new tool, to how his formation as a mechanic directly prepared him for his work as an exorcist, Fr. Ripperger connects the practical and the spiritual in a way only he can. If you're raising boys or trying to become the man you never had an example of, this one's worth your time. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠⁠ 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullExorcist Fr. Ripperger: Raising Your Sons to Be Men84d411d4-5aec-4cae-8208-dd122493fca7Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:50:00 +00003808https://216.73.216.191/allTags I Do Love You Read: Matthew 22:36-40; John 13:35; 14:21-24 “Bye! Have a great time! Take lots of pictures!” Everyone was waving to Leanne and Logan as they left their wedding reception to go on their honeymoon. Charis noticed Leanne’s little sister Bryn sitting off by herself, looking unhappy. “What’s the matter?” Charis asked the little girl. Bryn sniffed. “I don’t want Leanne to go. I’m gonna miss her.” “But she’ll be back soon!” Charis said. “Maybe you can make a ‘Welcome Home’ poster to hang on the door of her and Logan’s new apartment before she gets back. Won’t that be fun?” On the way home, Charis told her parents about her conversation with the little girl. Mom smiled. “Bryn doesn’t understand that Leanne’s place is with Logan now. But imagine how hard it would have been for Leanne to convince people she loved Logan if she hadn’t wanted to go with him today.” Charis laughed. “I guess it would have been awkward if everyone had heard Leanne say ‘I do’ to Logan during the wedding ceremony but then not want to go with him on their honeymoon. They’d think she didn’t really love him after all!” “So we could tell that Leanne loves Logan by what she said and by what she did, couldn’t we?” Dad said as he turned onto the highway. “Speech and actions are both important in showing that we love others.” “And also in showing that we love Jesus,” added Mom. “Yes,” said Dad. “He loves us so much that He willingly died on the cross to save us. But do you think others will believe us when we say we love Him but don’t show it through our actions?” “You mean if we say we love Jesus but don’t do what He says or treat people the way He wants us to? Then we’re not acting like we love Him very much?” Charis asked. “It seems that way to me,” Dad said. “After all, real love is more than words. It’s showing your love through your actions.” “Right,” said Mom. “And the best way to show that we truly love Jesus is to obey Him by trusting Him to help us show His love to others.” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Do your actions show that you love Jesus? Or do you just say you love Him but not do what He says? The Bible says that those who love Jesus obey Him, and His greatest commands to us are to love Him and love others. Trust Him to fill your heart with His love so you can treat others with kindness, even if other people don’t like it or make fun of you for it. Let your actions show others how much you love Jesus. Today's Key Verse: [Jesus said,] “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” John 14:15 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Show your love for Jesus

Read: Matthew 22:36-40; John 13:35; 14:21-24 “Bye! Have a great time! Take lots of pictures!” Everyone was waving to Leanne and Logan as they left their wedding reception to go on their honeymoon. Charis noticed Leanne’s little sister Bryn sitting off by herself, looking unhappy. “What’s the matter?” Charis asked the little girl. Bryn sniffed. “I don’t want Leanne to go. I’m gonna miss her.” “But she’ll be back soon!” Charis said. “Maybe you can make a ‘Welcome Home’ poster to hang on the door of her and Logan’s new apartment before she gets back. Won’t that be fun?” On the way home, Charis told her parents about her conversation with the little girl. Mom smiled. “Bryn doesn’t understand that Leanne’s place is with Logan now. But imagine how hard it would have been for Leanne to convince people she loved Logan if she hadn’t wanted to go with him today.” Charis laughed. “I guess it would have been awkward if everyone had heard Leanne say ‘I do’ to Logan during the wedding ceremony but then not want to go with him on their honeymoon. They’d think she didn’t really love him after all!” “So we could tell that Leanne loves Logan by what she said and by what she did, couldn’t we?” Dad said as he turned onto the highway. “Speech and actions are both important in showing that we love others.” “And also in showing that we love Jesus,” added Mom. “Yes,” said Dad. “He loves us so much that He willingly died on the cross to save us. But do you think others will believe us when we say we love Him but don’t show it through our actions?” “You mean if we say we love Jesus but don’t do what He says or treat people the way He wants us to? Then we’re not acting like we love Him very much?” Charis asked. “It seems that way to me,” Dad said. “After all, real love is more than words. It’s showing your love through your actions.” “Right,” said Mom. “And the best way to show that we truly love Jesus is to obey Him by trusting Him to help us show His love to others.” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Do your actions show that you love Jesus? Or do you just say you love Him but not do what He says? The Bible says that those who love Jesus obey Him, and His greatest commands to us are to love Him and love others. Trust Him to fill your heart with His love so you can treat others with kindness, even if other people don’t like it or make fun of you for it. Let your actions show others how much you love Jesus. Today's Key Verse: [Jesus said,] “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” John 14:15 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Show your love for Jesus

I Do Love You 37d5fcbe-c582-44ac-af39-f8c11ca685f3Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: David and Abigail (2026) Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today's readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today's readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 116: David and Abigail (2026)d9e18712-aa76-4a51-9aea-a4d601cd53baSun, 26 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: The Church Is Holy (2026) Fr. Mike examines the next characteristic of the Church, the Church is holy, and he emphasizes two important ideas. The first is that the Church is unfailingly holy only because of God’s gracious gift to us. The second is that each and every one of the activities of the Church are for two purposes: the sanctification of men in Christ and the glorification of God. We conclude with a reminder from St. Therese on the importance of charity, that love of God is the “vocation which includes all others.” Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 823-829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the next characteristic of the Church, the Church is holy, and he emphasizes two important ideas. The first is that the Church is unfailingly holy only because of God’s gracious gift to us. The second is that each and every one of the activities of the Church are for two purposes: the sanctification of men in Christ and the glorification of God. We conclude with a reminder from St. Therese on the importance of charity, that love of God is the “vocation which includes all others.” Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 823-829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 116: The Church Is Holy (2026)ac5c3861-a892-47be-b21e-8711a35d7717Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/26/26 The Next...: The Next Road Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. There is no perfect road. There is only the next right road. There are many things that we might end up regretting in the course of our lives. But the most important thing is to keep our eyes on Jesus and our ears attuned to the sound of His voice; to listen to Him, stay close to Him, and follow Him. Mass Readings from April 26, 2026: Acts 2:14, 36-41 Psalm 23: 1-3, 3-61 Peter 2:20-25 John 10:1-10

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. There is no perfect road. There is only the next right road. There are many things that we might end up regretting in the course of our lives. But the most important thing is to keep our eyes on Jesus and our ears attuned to the sound of His voice; to listen to Him, stay close to Him, and follow Him. Mass Readings from April 26, 2026: Acts 2:14, 36-41 Psalm 23: 1-3, 3-61 Peter 2:20-25 John 10:1-10

full04/26/26 The Next...: The Next Road954249f5-613f-4751-8c05-d8a4c0fd6055Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Ugly Duckling Read: Romans 3:10-12; 5:6-8 “Cade,” Mom said, coming into Cade’s room, “do you know where Ducky is?” Finley, Cade’s little sister, was wailing in the hallway. “Cade took him. I know he did!” “I don’t know where that dumb duck is, but I hope it’s gone forever!” Cade said. Ducky was a stuffed toy, and although the little duck was worn and ragged, Finley loved it dearly. She didn’t care that its fluff was all rubbed off and it was limp and faded. But Cade thought it was awful. He called it the Ugly Duckling. “Well then, come out here and help look for Ducky,” Mom said, and the search was on. They looked everywhere—in the basement, under the furniture, even in the garbage can—but Ducky was nowhere to be found. The next day, Mom had a talk with Cade. “Have you noticed that Finley is still very unhappy over losing Ducky?” she asked. Cade rolled his eyes. “Why would she feel so bad about that thing? It looks like it’s made of old rags and sawdust. How can anybody love anything so ugly?” Mom smiled. “Actually, Finley’s love for the Ugly Duckling, as you call him, reminds me of God’s love for us. He loves us even though we’re ugly ducklings, in a way—we’re all ugly sinners. For example, some of us tell lies.” Mom looked intently at Cade, and his face turned red. “I—I lied,” he admitted. “I hid Ducky. He’s on the top shelf in my closet.” “I saw him there when I was putting away laundry,” Mom said. “How do you think God feels about that?” “I guess I never thought about how He feels—or thought of myself as an ugly duckling.” Cade hesitated. “Do you think God loves me anyway? Like Finley loves the Ugly—I mean, like Finley loves Ducky?” “He loves you much more than that,” Mom assured him. “He loves you so much that He sent Jesus to take the punishment for your sins. He wants to cleanse you and make you His child. Would you like to ask Him to do that?” Cade nodded. “I don’t want to be an ugly duckling anymore.” –Harry C. Trover How about you? Do you realize that, in God’s sight, you’re like an ugly duckling? The Bible says everyone—including you—has sinned by doing wrong things, and sin is ugly. But God loves you in spite of your sin. He loves you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you. You don’t have to be an ugly duckling any longer. Trust Jesus as your Savior, and He will make you clean and new. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus died for sinners

Read: Romans 3:10-12; 5:6-8 “Cade,” Mom said, coming into Cade’s room, “do you know where Ducky is?” Finley, Cade’s little sister, was wailing in the hallway. “Cade took him. I know he did!” “I don’t know where that dumb duck is, but I hope it’s gone forever!” Cade said. Ducky was a stuffed toy, and although the little duck was worn and ragged, Finley loved it dearly. She didn’t care that its fluff was all rubbed off and it was limp and faded. But Cade thought it was awful. He called it the Ugly Duckling. “Well then, come out here and help look for Ducky,” Mom said, and the search was on. They looked everywhere—in the basement, under the furniture, even in the garbage can—but Ducky was nowhere to be found. The next day, Mom had a talk with Cade. “Have you noticed that Finley is still very unhappy over losing Ducky?” she asked. Cade rolled his eyes. “Why would she feel so bad about that thing? It looks like it’s made of old rags and sawdust. How can anybody love anything so ugly?” Mom smiled. “Actually, Finley’s love for the Ugly Duckling, as you call him, reminds me of God’s love for us. He loves us even though we’re ugly ducklings, in a way—we’re all ugly sinners. For example, some of us tell lies.” Mom looked intently at Cade, and his face turned red. “I—I lied,” he admitted. “I hid Ducky. He’s on the top shelf in my closet.” “I saw him there when I was putting away laundry,” Mom said. “How do you think God feels about that?” “I guess I never thought about how He feels—or thought of myself as an ugly duckling.” Cade hesitated. “Do you think God loves me anyway? Like Finley loves the Ugly—I mean, like Finley loves Ducky?” “He loves you much more than that,” Mom assured him. “He loves you so much that He sent Jesus to take the punishment for your sins. He wants to cleanse you and make you His child. Would you like to ask Him to do that?” Cade nodded. “I don’t want to be an ugly duckling anymore.” –Harry C. Trover How about you? Do you realize that, in God’s sight, you’re like an ugly duckling? The Bible says everyone—including you—has sinned by doing wrong things, and sin is ugly. But God loves you in spite of your sin. He loves you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you. You don’t have to be an ugly duckling any longer. Trust Jesus as your Savior, and He will make you clean and new. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus died for sinners

The Ugly Duckling 70cc0a94-a203-4719-a340-16206175f906Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2026) Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it's God who decides who holds power, not us. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it's God who decides who holds power, not us. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2026)adc21f41-ae61-44cf-a68a-bd40e43fafcaSat, 25 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: Wounds to Unity (2026) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wounds to the unity of Christ’s one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church. The Catechism emphasizes that people on both sides of this division are to blame for this broken unity. God did not intend for the disunity of Chrstians that we see today, but rather, intended for the unity of all Christians. Fr. Mike, therefore, concludes with asking us to pray and hope for the miracle of the unity, once again, of all Christians. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 817-822. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wounds to the unity of Christ’s one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church. The Catechism emphasizes that people on both sides of this division are to blame for this broken unity. God did not intend for the disunity of Chrstians that we see today, but rather, intended for the unity of all Christians. Fr. Mike, therefore, concludes with asking us to pray and hope for the miracle of the unity, once again, of all Christians. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 817-822. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 115: Wounds to Unity (2026)902052f1-3f5f-48c8-a626-8f02b2d47928Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsthe story of Job: understanding God in sufferingHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the book of Job. Job explores why God allows suffering and how God is good and sovereign through it all. Whether you have already read it or maybe you have been meaning to, we encourage you to sit with God as we open His word together. "But he knows where I am going. And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold." Job 23:10 _____________________________________________ ☆ Give now to end hunger ➤ FeedingAmerica.org ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-belfast-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the book of Job. Job explores why God allows suffering and how God is good and sovereign through it all. Whether you have already read it or maybe you have been meaning to, we encourage you to sit with God as we open His word together. "But he knows where I am going. And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold." Job 23:10 _____________________________________________ ☆ Give now to end hunger ➤ FeedingAmerica.org ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-belfast-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullthe story of Job: understanding God in sufferinga317f2dd-ce32-4879-93a1-f62fc54f71b4Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf You Feel Disqualified, Listen to This | Girls Gone Bible Hiiii GGB!   This week we read from Luke 19:1-10 and talk about what it's like to feel disqualified and how Jesus sees us, knows us, loves us and chooses us. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book (http://girlsgonebible.com/book)   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm (https://ggb.supportingcast.fm)   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour (http://www.girlsgonebible.com/tour)   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Fast Growing Trees The easiest way to add beautiful trees and plants to your home without the hassle of a nursery. FastGrowingTrees.com delivers healthy, ready to plant trees straight to your door. Use code GGB for 20% off your first order at FastGrowingTrees.com.   Avocado Green Mattress Luxury, non-toxic mattresses made with organic materials for healthier sleep. Designed to support your body without harmful chemicals or synthetic foams. Check them out at AvocadoGreenMattress.com/GGB.   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   Ladder App A science-backed supplement system designed to support performance, recovery, and daily wellness with high-quality ingredients you can trust. Start your free 7-day trial with no credit card at Ladder.fit/GGB and get $10 off your first month when you join with our link.   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb (https://learn.nocd.com/ggb)   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer).   First Day Daily essentials designed to support your health with clean, science-backed ingredients for kids and a dults. From vitamins to nutrition support, First Day makes building healthy habits simple and effective. Use code GGB to get up to 57% off at FirstDay.com

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fullIf You Feel Disqualified, Listen to This | Girls Gone Bible2769596b-1dd2-4fb3-a0f9-06dab15abcb0Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Neuroscientist’s Proof Of Life After Death! Dr Tara SwartDr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and bestselling author known for her work on the brain, consciousness, and human behavior. In today’s moment, she opens up about the devastating loss of her husband and the extraordinary journey that followed. Dr Tara Swart explores grief, signs from loved ones who have passed and the neuroscience behind near-death experiences - asking the ultimate question - can the mind really exist separately from the body? Is there life after death? Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/xo3PtVOYV1b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/rUdXutSYV1b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Tara Swart: https://www.taraswart.com/

Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and bestselling author known for her work on the brain, consciousness, and human behavior. In today’s moment, she opens up about the devastating loss of her husband and the extraordinary journey that followed. Dr Tara Swart explores grief, signs from loved ones who have passed and the neuroscience behind near-death experiences - asking the ultimate question - can the mind really exist separately from the body? Is there life after death? Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/xo3PtVOYV1b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/rUdXutSYV1b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Tara Swart: https://www.taraswart.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Neuroscientist’s Proof Of Life After Death! Dr Tara Swart07b20446-3c00-4f7c-af25-85202254abe5Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +00002121https://216.73.216.191/allTags Prayer Walk Read: Colossians 1:9-12 Hadley came running out of children’s church. “How was your class today?” Mom asked as they climbed into the van. “Mrs. Burton’s lesson was on intercession. When we pray, we need to pray for others too. Mrs. Burton explained that intercede means to act or plead on someone’s behalf,” Hadley proudly stated as she buckled in. “Praying for others is important,” Mom said. “It’s easy to pray for ourselves, but sometimes we forget to ask God to help others with their needs and let them feel His love and presence in their lives.” “Mrs. Burton often walks around her neighborhood praying for her neighbors. She calls it prayer walking,” Hadley said. “We went on a prayer walk this morning while you were in big church. We prayed for Pastor Tom, the congregation, and all the children’s church teachers. Mae and I want to start prayer walking around our apartment complex each week.” “I think that’s a wonderful idea, Hadley!” Mom replied. “Why don’t we put together a list of specific prayer requests for our neighbors.” Starting that week, Hadley, Mae, and their moms prayer walked every Tuesday. One evening, as they were walking past Mr. Swanson’s apartment, he came out to visit. “Getting your exercise each week, I see.” “And we’re praying too,” Hadley explained. As she talked, she noticed a tear slide down Mr. Swanson’s cheek. “Is everything okay?” Mr. Swanson shook his head. “May I share a prayer request with you?” Hadley, Mae, and their moms gathered around as he spoke. They took turns praying over Mr. Swanson, then he said, “Thanks for praying with me.” “Anytime,” Mae answered. As the weeks went by, many prayer requests were answered in their small apartment community. The most exciting news was when one of Hadley’s neighbor friends gave his life to Jesus! “You know, Mom, prayer walking has really taught me how to pray for others, and it’s been so exciting to see prayers answered,” Hadley said one Tuesday night. “It’s given us so many reasons to praise God,” Mom replied as she gave Hadley a hug. “And it’s been great exercise too!” –Lisa Fuller How about you? Did you know that God wants us as Christians to intercede for others in prayer? Prayer is powerful, and when we ask God to act in other people’s lives out of love for them, it can result in changed hearts and deeper relationships with Jesus. You can pray for anyone anytime and anywhere, but doing a prayer walk in your church, school, or neighborhood is a great way to practice praying for others. Today's Key Verse: I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 1 Timothy 2:1 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Pray for others

Read: Colossians 1:9-12 Hadley came running out of children’s church. “How was your class today?” Mom asked as they climbed into the van. “Mrs. Burton’s lesson was on intercession. When we pray, we need to pray for others too. Mrs. Burton explained that intercede means to act or plead on someone’s behalf,” Hadley proudly stated as she buckled in. “Praying for others is important,” Mom said. “It’s easy to pray for ourselves, but sometimes we forget to ask God to help others with their needs and let them feel His love and presence in their lives.” “Mrs. Burton often walks around her neighborhood praying for her neighbors. She calls it prayer walking,” Hadley said. “We went on a prayer walk this morning while you were in big church. We prayed for Pastor Tom, the congregation, and all the children’s church teachers. Mae and I want to start prayer walking around our apartment complex each week.” “I think that’s a wonderful idea, Hadley!” Mom replied. “Why don’t we put together a list of specific prayer requests for our neighbors.” Starting that week, Hadley, Mae, and their moms prayer walked every Tuesday. One evening, as they were walking past Mr. Swanson’s apartment, he came out to visit. “Getting your exercise each week, I see.” “And we’re praying too,” Hadley explained. As she talked, she noticed a tear slide down Mr. Swanson’s cheek. “Is everything okay?” Mr. Swanson shook his head. “May I share a prayer request with you?” Hadley, Mae, and their moms gathered around as he spoke. They took turns praying over Mr. Swanson, then he said, “Thanks for praying with me.” “Anytime,” Mae answered. As the weeks went by, many prayer requests were answered in their small apartment community. The most exciting news was when one of Hadley’s neighbor friends gave his life to Jesus! “You know, Mom, prayer walking has really taught me how to pray for others, and it’s been so exciting to see prayers answered,” Hadley said one Tuesday night. “It’s given us so many reasons to praise God,” Mom replied as she gave Hadley a hug. “And it’s been great exercise too!” –Lisa Fuller How about you? Did you know that God wants us as Christians to intercede for others in prayer? Prayer is powerful, and when we ask God to act in other people’s lives out of love for them, it can result in changed hearts and deeper relationships with Jesus. You can pray for anyone anytime and anywhere, but doing a prayer walk in your church, school, or neighborhood is a great way to practice praying for others. Today's Key Verse: I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 1 Timothy 2:1 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Pray for others

Prayer Walk 1688b5ed-cfb9-493b-bc54-962d4556d9cdFri, 24 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2026) Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God's will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don't see half of what he's doing. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God's will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don't see half of what he's doing. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2026)ffc3bcbe-4bfb-4f67-ad7d-96d6a20d211fFri, 24 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: The Church Is One (2026) In this new paragraph—"The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic”—the Catechism explains how and why the Church is “One”. Fr. Mike highlights the many manifestations of the good that Jesus works through the Church, and he also urges us to cling to the “visible bonds of unity” that Christ offers us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 811-816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this new paragraph—"The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic”—the Catechism explains how and why the Church is “One”. Fr. Mike highlights the many manifestations of the good that Jesus works through the Church, and he also urges us to cling to the “visible bonds of unity” that Christ offers us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 811-816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 114: The Church Is One (2026)5596c73e-f9bf-45e5-aacb-42211e5eff34Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary with Fr. Mike Schmitz (Sacred Art Version) Pray the Luminous Mysteries with Fr. Mike Schmitz!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Pray the Luminous Mysteries with Fr. Mike Schmitz!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary with Fr. Mike Schmitz (Sacred Art Version)58e557c4-2771-4b69-9b96-f4fcb3e280f6Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#968 - Exodus 5-6 – Asking NicelyThis episode is part 4 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses and Aaron ask Pharaoh to let the people of Israel go for 3 days into the wilderness to worships God. Pharaoh says not a chance. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 4 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses and Aaron ask Pharaoh to let the people of Israel go for 3 days into the wilderness to worships God. Pharaoh says not a chance. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#968 - Exodus 5-6 – Asking Nicely52bf4ed8-bd85-47dd-bb25-6ff253a1b5d5Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000785https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThis 7-Step Morning Protocol Will Change EverythingEvery man knows the difference between a morning that owns him and a morning he owns. In this episode, Devin Schadt and I walk through a practical seven-point framework for building a morning routine that actually holds. From the heroic minute and the science behind a fixed wake time, to what you put in your body before prayer, to why your evening examen the night before may be the most overlooked factor in how your next day unfolds. We get honest about what didn't work, like falling asleep face-down at 4:45 a.m., white-knuckling 18 months without caffeine, and trying to out-pray their wives out of competition rather than conviction. This isn't a productivity hack. It's a rule of life built on obedience, worship, and the promise that God doesn't bless leftovers. He blesses first fruits. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠⁠ 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every man knows the difference between a morning that owns him and a morning he owns. In this episode, Devin Schadt and I walk through a practical seven-point framework for building a morning routine that actually holds. From the heroic minute and the science behind a fixed wake time, to what you put in your body before prayer, to why your evening examen the night before may be the most overlooked factor in how your next day unfolds. We get honest about what didn't work, like falling asleep face-down at 4:45 a.m., white-knuckling 18 months without caffeine, and trying to out-pray their wives out of competition rather than conviction. This isn't a productivity hack. It's a rule of life built on obedience, worship, and the promise that God doesn't bless leftovers. He blesses first fruits. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠⁠ 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThis 7-Step Morning Protocol Will Change Everything9fb85d8e-92cf-4807-b3f7-10880ad89f41Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:50:00 +00003810https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStanford Neuroscientist: Can’t Remember Your Dreams? Your Brain May Be Warning You!Most people think they’re a single individual making rational decisions, but Stanford Neuroscientist, Dr. David Eagleman, explains that you are actually multiple people in one brain. A brain that tricks each version of you in different ways! Dr. David Eagleman is a Stanford neuroscientist, technologist, and author who examines how our brain interprets the world and what that means for us. He is known for his work on brain plasticity, perception, and how the brain adapts to external inputs. He is the cofounder of Neosensory and BrainCheck, as well as director of the Center for Science and Law. He is also an international bestselling author of books such as 'Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain. He explains: ◼️How your brain tricks you to keep you safe ◼️How to outsmart your own brain when it's working against you ◼️Why doing hard things physically rewires the brain ◼️Why we dream, and what dreams may actually be doing for the brain ◼️How to use AI to make you smarter instead of letting it make you lazy 00:00 Intro 02:12 Why The Brain Became My Obsession 03:09 How To Actually Break Bad Habits (And Why Most People Fail) 07:16 What You’ve Been Getting Wrong About The Brain 11:12 Fluid Vs. Crystallized Intelligence 12:08 What Really Happens When You Try To Change Yourself 15:09 The Surprising Link Between Early Retirement And Death Risk 17:49 Your Brain’s Hidden Willpower Engine 21:59 How To Train Your Brain To Crave Difficult Challenges 23:40 Which Exercises Rewire Your Brain The Fastest 24:38 What Social Media Is Quietly Doing To Your Brain 29:59 AI And Your Mind Upgrade Or Hidden Cost? 33:47 The Effort Paradox—Why Struggle Might Be The Point 38:01 How To Use AI Without Making Your Brain Lazy 41:20 Is AI Honest—Or Just Telling You What You Want To Hear? 43:24 Can AI Truly Be Creative—Or Is It Just Mimicking You? 51:59 Why Your Brain Craves The Sweet Spot Between New And Familiar 55:25 Ads 01:03:10 Why Real-World Experiences Are Making A Comeback 01:07:52 What Makes Every Brain Subtly Different 01:13:01 Ads 01:15:11 Why We Dream And What Your Brain Is Really Doing At Night 01:20:46 Why Human Connection Is More Critical Than Ever 01:25:03 What The Next 10 Years Could Mean For Humanity ghts—What Stays With You After All This Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Dr David: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6EnuY7m  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1rjD8V8  Podcast - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/ALL5A7d  You can purchase Dr David’s book, ‘Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7d74l5d  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com/DOAC for 20% off Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO   Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven

Most people think they’re a single individual making rational decisions, but Stanford Neuroscientist, Dr. David Eagleman, explains that you are actually multiple people in one brain. A brain that tricks each version of you in different ways! Dr. David Eagleman is a Stanford neuroscientist, technologist, and author who examines how our brain interprets the world and what that means for us. He is known for his work on brain plasticity, perception, and how the brain adapts to external inputs. He is the cofounder of Neosensory and BrainCheck, as well as director of the Center for Science and Law. He is also an international bestselling author of books such as 'Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain. He explains: ◼️How your brain tricks you to keep you safe ◼️How to outsmart your own brain when it's working against you ◼️Why doing hard things physically rewires the brain ◼️Why we dream, and what dreams may actually be doing for the brain ◼️How to use AI to make you smarter instead of letting it make you lazy 00:00 Intro 02:12 Why The Brain Became My Obsession 03:09 How To Actually Break Bad Habits (And Why Most People Fail) 07:16 What You’ve Been Getting Wrong About The Brain 11:12 Fluid Vs. Crystallized Intelligence 12:08 What Really Happens When You Try To Change Yourself 15:09 The Surprising Link Between Early Retirement And Death Risk 17:49 Your Brain’s Hidden Willpower Engine 21:59 How To Train Your Brain To Crave Difficult Challenges 23:40 Which Exercises Rewire Your Brain The Fastest 24:38 What Social Media Is Quietly Doing To Your Brain 29:59 AI And Your Mind Upgrade Or Hidden Cost? 33:47 The Effort Paradox—Why Struggle Might Be The Point 38:01 How To Use AI Without Making Your Brain Lazy 41:20 Is AI Honest—Or Just Telling You What You Want To Hear? 43:24 Can AI Truly Be Creative—Or Is It Just Mimicking You? 51:59 Why Your Brain Craves The Sweet Spot Between New And Familiar 55:25 Ads 01:03:10 Why Real-World Experiences Are Making A Comeback 01:07:52 What Makes Every Brain Subtly Different 01:13:01 Ads 01:15:11 Why We Dream And What Your Brain Is Really Doing At Night 01:20:46 Why Human Connection Is More Critical Than Ever 01:25:03 What The Next 10 Years Could Mean For Humanity ghts—What Stays With You After All This Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Dr David: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6EnuY7m  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1rjD8V8  Podcast - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/ALL5A7d  You can purchase Dr David’s book, ‘Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7d74l5d  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com/DOAC for 20% off Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO   Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven

fullStanford Neuroscientist: Can’t Remember Your Dreams? Your Brain May Be Warning You!3377586f-079f-4dd6-9729-722e71891c0fThu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +00005584https://216.73.216.191/allTags Becoming Fossils Read: 2 Corinthians 4:7-16 Amir rushed into the house and dropped his backpack. “Look at this!” he said, holding out a fossilized bone. “My teacher said I could borrow it to show Grandpa. Can I show it to him today?” Mom smiled. “We’ll go over to the nursing home after supper.” “Mrs. Patterson says only one out of millions of bones becomes a fossil,” Amir told his mother. “It has to be buried in just the right minerals. As the bone decays, the minerals seep into the pores, and bit by bit they replace the bone until there’s no bone left, just hard, strong rock mineral.” “Really? Grandpa will love to hear about that,” Mom said. “I bet his neighbor, Mr. Wyatt, would like to see that fossil and hear about it too.” “I doubt it,” said Amir. “He doesn’t like anything—or anybody. He’s too grumpy!” Amir set the fossil on the table. “I know he’s old, but Grandpa isn’t grumpy like that, and he’s even older than Mr. Wyatt.” Mom thought for a moment. “Grandpa is a lot like that fossil,” she said. Amir’s eyes grew wide. “He’s not that old!” Mom laughed. “What I mean is, because Grandpa knows Jesus, God’s goodness and love have seeped into his heart over the course of his life. Just like minerals filled and replaced the materials originally found in the fossil, the Holy Spirit filled Grandpa with love, joy, and peace—all the right things. Now he’s pretty old. He’s growing weak and tired and is starting to forget things, but God’s Spirit is evident in him.” “And it’s not in Mr. Wyatt?” Amir asked. “As far as we know, Mr. Wyatt has never trusted Jesus as his Savior,” said Mom. “If he hasn’t, then he doesn’t have the Holy Spirit in his heart working to replace his old self with God’s goodness and love.” Amir picked up the fossil. “Maybe I should show this to Mr. Wyatt like you said.” He looked at Mom. “And we should tell him how Jesus changes people like minerals change bones.” “Yes,” Mom replied. “It’s not too late for him. God can still work a miracle in his life.” –Heather Tekavec How about you? Is God’s goodness seeping into your heart? Are the desires of your old sinful self being replaced with His love? When you trust in Jesus, the Holy Spirit begins working in your life to make you more like Him. Even though our physical bodies may grow old and weak, we have eternal life with Jesus, and through His Spirit our faith in Him grows stronger each day. Today's Key Verse: Our human body is wearing out. But our spirits are getting stronger every day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus changes us

Read: 2 Corinthians 4:7-16 Amir rushed into the house and dropped his backpack. “Look at this!” he said, holding out a fossilized bone. “My teacher said I could borrow it to show Grandpa. Can I show it to him today?” Mom smiled. “We’ll go over to the nursing home after supper.” “Mrs. Patterson says only one out of millions of bones becomes a fossil,” Amir told his mother. “It has to be buried in just the right minerals. As the bone decays, the minerals seep into the pores, and bit by bit they replace the bone until there’s no bone left, just hard, strong rock mineral.” “Really? Grandpa will love to hear about that,” Mom said. “I bet his neighbor, Mr. Wyatt, would like to see that fossil and hear about it too.” “I doubt it,” said Amir. “He doesn’t like anything—or anybody. He’s too grumpy!” Amir set the fossil on the table. “I know he’s old, but Grandpa isn’t grumpy like that, and he’s even older than Mr. Wyatt.” Mom thought for a moment. “Grandpa is a lot like that fossil,” she said. Amir’s eyes grew wide. “He’s not that old!” Mom laughed. “What I mean is, because Grandpa knows Jesus, God’s goodness and love have seeped into his heart over the course of his life. Just like minerals filled and replaced the materials originally found in the fossil, the Holy Spirit filled Grandpa with love, joy, and peace—all the right things. Now he’s pretty old. He’s growing weak and tired and is starting to forget things, but God’s Spirit is evident in him.” “And it’s not in Mr. Wyatt?” Amir asked. “As far as we know, Mr. Wyatt has never trusted Jesus as his Savior,” said Mom. “If he hasn’t, then he doesn’t have the Holy Spirit in his heart working to replace his old self with God’s goodness and love.” Amir picked up the fossil. “Maybe I should show this to Mr. Wyatt like you said.” He looked at Mom. “And we should tell him how Jesus changes people like minerals change bones.” “Yes,” Mom replied. “It’s not too late for him. God can still work a miracle in his life.” –Heather Tekavec How about you? Is God’s goodness seeping into your heart? Are the desires of your old sinful self being replaced with His love? When you trust in Jesus, the Holy Spirit begins working in your life to make you more like Him. Even though our physical bodies may grow old and weak, we have eternal life with Jesus, and through His Spirit our faith in Him grows stronger each day. Today's Key Verse: Our human body is wearing out. But our spirits are getting stronger every day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus changes us

Becoming Fossils 57017043-338b-4dd7-b203-5f6dbce81697Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: Broken Trust (2026) In today's readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today's readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 113: Broken Trust (2026)f01d8a37-ae3a-4c30-8a7e-7876a5afac4fThu, 23 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: The Temple of the Holy Spirit (2026) “What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is the Church.” The Catechism uncovers how the Holy Spirit truly builds up the whole Church in the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike dives into the incredibly diverse gifts that the Holy Spirit gives up for the building up of the Kingdom—the charisms. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 797-810. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is the Church.” The Catechism uncovers how the Holy Spirit truly builds up the whole Church in the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike dives into the incredibly diverse gifts that the Holy Spirit gives up for the building up of the Kingdom—the charisms. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 797-810. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 113: The Temple of the Holy Spirit (2026)aa3294de-4f35-4156-b69e-0955066c5753Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#412: A Very Unlikely Team - Mark part 11📚 Series: The Gospel of Mark Mark 3:7–19 🎧 Episode Summary: Why would Jesus choose these men? In today’s episode, we step into a moment where crowds are pressing in from every side—people eager to see Jesus, hear Him, and be healed. But then, something quieter—and just as important—happens. Jesus goes up on a mountainside… and begins calling people to Himself. One by one, He chooses twelve men—very different from each other—to be His apostles. But this wasn’t random. In this episode, kids will learn: Why Jesus chose twelve apostles  What the word “apostle” means  How this connects to the 12 tribes of Israel  Why Jesus chose such a variety of people  And what this teaches us about the family of God  This story helps children see that the good news of Jesus isn’t just for one kind of person—it’s for everyone. 🧠 Key Teaching Moment: Jesus didn’t choose the same kind of people. He chose a very unlikely team—men with different jobs, personalities, and backgrounds. Why? Because the Gospel is for all people. 👉 Even though we are all different, Christians are brought together by one thing: We believe in Jesus. We love Him. And we follow Him. 2 Ways to keep the impact going!!!! If this podcast has blessed your family and you’d like to play a part in helping it continue to reach children with God’s Word, there are 2 simple ways to support the ministry: 1.Join the Family Library on PatreonWhen you join, you’ll get access to weekly resources designed to help your family go deeper, including things like bonus content, parent resources, coloring pages, and more ⁠Join here: ⁠ 2. Give a one-time donationIf you’d rather make a one-time gift, that is a wonderful way to help support the ongoing work and impact of Kids Bible Stories. ⁠Give here:⁠ Thank you for helping keep Kids Bible Stories going and growing for families all over the world.

📚 Series: The Gospel of Mark Mark 3:7–19 🎧 Episode Summary: Why would Jesus choose these men? In today’s episode, we step into a moment where crowds are pressing in from every side—people eager to see Jesus, hear Him, and be healed. But then, something quieter—and just as important—happens. Jesus goes up on a mountainside… and begins calling people to Himself. One by one, He chooses twelve men—very different from each other—to be His apostles. But this wasn’t random. In this episode, kids will learn: Why Jesus chose twelve apostles  What the word “apostle” means  How this connects to the 12 tribes of Israel  Why Jesus chose such a variety of people  And what this teaches us about the family of God  This story helps children see that the good news of Jesus isn’t just for one kind of person—it’s for everyone. 🧠 Key Teaching Moment: Jesus didn’t choose the same kind of people. He chose a very unlikely team—men with different jobs, personalities, and backgrounds. Why? Because the Gospel is for all people. 👉 Even though we are all different, Christians are brought together by one thing: We believe in Jesus. We love Him. And we follow Him. 2 Ways to keep the impact going!!!! If this podcast has blessed your family and you’d like to play a part in helping it continue to reach children with God’s Word, there are 2 simple ways to support the ministry: 1.Join the Family Library on PatreonWhen you join, you’ll get access to weekly resources designed to help your family go deeper, including things like bonus content, parent resources, coloring pages, and more ⁠Join here: ⁠ 2. Give a one-time donationIf you’d rather make a one-time gift, that is a wonderful way to help support the ongoing work and impact of Kids Bible Stories. ⁠Give here:⁠ Thank you for helping keep Kids Bible Stories going and growing for families all over the world.

full#412: A Very Unlikely Team - Mark part 11a2d2ea22-138c-45be-b608-14f8dcbdc8b8Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +00001005https://216.73.216.191/allTags Respecting God’s Stuff Read: Colossians 1:15-20 Judah stomped into his brother’s room. “You are not going to believe this, Isaac!” Judah was so angry his ears were red. Isaac closed the book he was reading. “What’s the matter?” “Just look at my new interactive robot!” The robot’s arm dangled from its side. “That’s the last time I ever let Sam use one of my toys. Do you know how much I paid for this?” Judah shook his head. “That guy has no respect for other people’s stuff!” The next morning, Isaac and Judah were late for school. “Here.” Isaac tossed Judah a granola bar. “We don’t have time for breakfast, so eat this on the way.” As the brothers took a shortcut through a neighbor’s backyard, Judah ate his granola bar in just three bites, then tossed the wrapper on the ground. “Hey!” Isaac stopped and pointed to the wrapper “That’s littering! Go pick it up.” “Oh, come on. It’s just one wrapper, Isaac.” “It’s not your yard, Judah. How do you think the neighbors would feel if they saw you dropping trash in their yard?” Judah sighed and picked up the wrapper. “I guess I wasn’t thinking.” “Yeah,” said Isaac. “Kind of like Sam wasn’t thinking when he broke your robot.” On Sunday, Mrs. Rawlings gave a lesson on creation. “God made everything,” she said. “But because our sin has made a mess of everything, Jesus is making everything new—not just the people who trust in Him, but one day, all of creation! Everything belongs to Jesus, and He wants us to enjoy everything He’s made. But we also need to respect that it belongs to Him and take good care of it.” I know what it’s like to have someone not respect your stuff, thought Judah. I wouldn’t want to do that with God’s stuff! The next morning, as Isaac and Judah passed by a neighbor’s yard on their way to school, Judah saw a plastic bag blowing across the grass. “I got it!” he called out. He raced over and stepped on it before it blew away, then placed it in the trash can at the end of the driveway. “Hey!” shouted their neighbor from the porch. “Thanks for cleaning our yard!” “No problem!” Judah shouted back. “And actually, it belongs to Jesus!” –Kelly Carlson How about you? Do you respect what doesn’t belong to you? Jesus created everything in the world around you—trees, grass, land, animals—and will one day make everything new and even better than it is now! Everything belongs to Him, and He wants you to help take care of what He’s made. How can you be respectful and take care of God’s beautiful creation? Today's Key Verse: The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth. Acts 17:24 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Care for God’s creation

Read: Colossians 1:15-20 Judah stomped into his brother’s room. “You are not going to believe this, Isaac!” Judah was so angry his ears were red. Isaac closed the book he was reading. “What’s the matter?” “Just look at my new interactive robot!” The robot’s arm dangled from its side. “That’s the last time I ever let Sam use one of my toys. Do you know how much I paid for this?” Judah shook his head. “That guy has no respect for other people’s stuff!” The next morning, Isaac and Judah were late for school. “Here.” Isaac tossed Judah a granola bar. “We don’t have time for breakfast, so eat this on the way.” As the brothers took a shortcut through a neighbor’s backyard, Judah ate his granola bar in just three bites, then tossed the wrapper on the ground. “Hey!” Isaac stopped and pointed to the wrapper “That’s littering! Go pick it up.” “Oh, come on. It’s just one wrapper, Isaac.” “It’s not your yard, Judah. How do you think the neighbors would feel if they saw you dropping trash in their yard?” Judah sighed and picked up the wrapper. “I guess I wasn’t thinking.” “Yeah,” said Isaac. “Kind of like Sam wasn’t thinking when he broke your robot.” On Sunday, Mrs. Rawlings gave a lesson on creation. “God made everything,” she said. “But because our sin has made a mess of everything, Jesus is making everything new—not just the people who trust in Him, but one day, all of creation! Everything belongs to Jesus, and He wants us to enjoy everything He’s made. But we also need to respect that it belongs to Him and take good care of it.” I know what it’s like to have someone not respect your stuff, thought Judah. I wouldn’t want to do that with God’s stuff! The next morning, as Isaac and Judah passed by a neighbor’s yard on their way to school, Judah saw a plastic bag blowing across the grass. “I got it!” he called out. He raced over and stepped on it before it blew away, then placed it in the trash can at the end of the driveway. “Hey!” shouted their neighbor from the porch. “Thanks for cleaning our yard!” “No problem!” Judah shouted back. “And actually, it belongs to Jesus!” –Kelly Carlson How about you? Do you respect what doesn’t belong to you? Jesus created everything in the world around you—trees, grass, land, animals—and will one day make everything new and even better than it is now! Everything belongs to Him, and He wants you to help take care of what He’s made. How can you be respectful and take care of God’s beautiful creation? Today's Key Verse: The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth. Acts 17:24 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Care for God’s creation

Respecting God’s Stuff f26ba37f-6ca1-48ea-9271-e4c071f7b57dWed, 22 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: True Friendship (2026) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 112: True Friendship (2026)c6bb8e48-db83-4d49-a0e2-0e0223551c9aWed, 22 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: The Church Is the Bride (2026) Christ is the head of the Church. The Catechism describes Jesus’ relationship to his Church as “a personal relationship…expressed by the image of bridegroom and bride.” Fr. Mike points out how important this is by reminding us that, underneath all of the doctrine and the dogma, God is madly in love with you. If we always remember this love, everything else will fall into place. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 792-796. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Christ is the head of the Church. The Catechism describes Jesus’ relationship to his Church as “a personal relationship…expressed by the image of bridegroom and bride.” Fr. Mike points out how important this is by reminding us that, underneath all of the doctrine and the dogma, God is madly in love with you. If we always remember this love, everything else will fall into place. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 792-796. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 112: The Church Is the Bride (2026)c644ebbb-35a3-46f1-9717-401345ac14b8Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTaming the Tongue and The Sins of Speech with Fr. Gregory PineScripture says the power of life and death is the tongue. Demons lie. Satan is known as the Father of lies. So what does that tell us about the importance of using our speech in honest ways? In a culture that is often marked by how well we communicate, how often do we stop to consider the weight and gravity of what we are saying. Are there areas of our lives creating spiritual vulnerabilities because of our "sins of speech?". Father Gregory Pine joins the show to share his reflections on how we can and must train our speech to avoid inviting mayhem into our lives. Get some plants and build your special space. FastGrowingTrees.com and use code EXFILES for 20% off your first order. Magnesium time? Go to Qualialife.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES for 50% off. CowboyColostrum.com/exfiles for 25% off your order! Subscribe here to the Ryan Bethea Show See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scripture says the power of life and death is the tongue. Demons lie. Satan is known as the Father of lies. So what does that tell us about the importance of using our speech in honest ways? In a culture that is often marked by how well we communicate, how often do we stop to consider the weight and gravity of what we are saying. Are there areas of our lives creating spiritual vulnerabilities because of our "sins of speech?". Father Gregory Pine joins the show to share his reflections on how we can and must train our speech to avoid inviting mayhem into our lives. Get some plants and build your special space. FastGrowingTrees.com and use code EXFILES for 20% off your first order. Magnesium time? Go to Qualialife.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES for 50% off. CowboyColostrum.com/exfiles for 25% off your order! Subscribe here to the Ryan Bethea Show See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullTaming the Tongue and The Sins of Speech with Fr. Gregory Pine475004cd-0c5c-467b-a82d-6c583a4efa80Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Jealousy Read: 1 Corinthians 12:12-19; 13:4 Anna came home from yet another lost softball game. As she walked past the living room cabinet, she saw her sister’s softball trophies. Macy’s team was undefeated. Anna sighed as she walked upstairs. “Macy, have you started your math homework?” asked Anna. “Started? I already finished. It’s easy,” said Macy. Macy was in the advanced track at school. Anna was not. As Anna opened her binder to her math assignment, she felt a knot in her stomach. She couldn’t remember how to do the problems. She slammed her binder shut, put her head on her desk, and cried. Anna heard a knock at her bedroom door. “Go away,” she said through tears. Macy opened the door anyway. “What’s wrong?” she asked. “What’s wrong is that no matter how hard I try, you’re always there being a know-it-all!” yelled Anna. “I’m not a know-it-all!” Macy yelled back and slammed the door. “Who slammed that door?” Mom asked. “I did,” said Macy, “because Anna called me a know-it-all.” “Girls, come out here, please,” said Mom. Anna and Macy stepped out of their rooms. “I have an idea,” Mom said. “Let’s play softball in the backyard.” “But we don’t have any infielders,” said Macy. “Or enough people for the basemen,” added Anna. “We need people with different strengths to make a whole team, don’t we?” said Mom. “That’s true for more than just sports. As Christians, God has given each of us different strengths so we can work together to spread the good news of Jesus and show others His love. He made each of you girls to be smart and talented in your own way, and He loves you so much that Jesus died for you. Math might be harder for you, Anna, but Dad and I are so proud of you for winning your school’s essay contest.” “I know.” Anna sighed. “I’m sorry for calling you a know-it-all, Macy.” “I forgive you,” Macy said. “Would you like me to help you with your math homework?” Anna smiled. “I’ll trade you homework help for the painting I made today.” “Deal,” said Macy. –Alexa Fetterly How about you? Have you ever felt jealous of someone else? It’s easy to compare ourselves to friends and siblings, but God created each of us with unique gifts so we can show His love to others in our own special way. Jesus thought that you, in all your uniqueness, were worth dying for—that’s how much He loves you! Let Him replace your jealousy with love so you can use your gifts alongside other Christians to point people to Him. Today's Key verse: Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) Today's Key thought: God made you unique for a purpose

Read: 1 Corinthians 12:12-19; 13:4 Anna came home from yet another lost softball game. As she walked past the living room cabinet, she saw her sister’s softball trophies. Macy’s team was undefeated. Anna sighed as she walked upstairs. “Macy, have you started your math homework?” asked Anna. “Started? I already finished. It’s easy,” said Macy. Macy was in the advanced track at school. Anna was not. As Anna opened her binder to her math assignment, she felt a knot in her stomach. She couldn’t remember how to do the problems. She slammed her binder shut, put her head on her desk, and cried. Anna heard a knock at her bedroom door. “Go away,” she said through tears. Macy opened the door anyway. “What’s wrong?” she asked. “What’s wrong is that no matter how hard I try, you’re always there being a know-it-all!” yelled Anna. “I’m not a know-it-all!” Macy yelled back and slammed the door. “Who slammed that door?” Mom asked. “I did,” said Macy, “because Anna called me a know-it-all.” “Girls, come out here, please,” said Mom. Anna and Macy stepped out of their rooms. “I have an idea,” Mom said. “Let’s play softball in the backyard.” “But we don’t have any infielders,” said Macy. “Or enough people for the basemen,” added Anna. “We need people with different strengths to make a whole team, don’t we?” said Mom. “That’s true for more than just sports. As Christians, God has given each of us different strengths so we can work together to spread the good news of Jesus and show others His love. He made each of you girls to be smart and talented in your own way, and He loves you so much that Jesus died for you. Math might be harder for you, Anna, but Dad and I are so proud of you for winning your school’s essay contest.” “I know.” Anna sighed. “I’m sorry for calling you a know-it-all, Macy.” “I forgive you,” Macy said. “Would you like me to help you with your math homework?” Anna smiled. “I’ll trade you homework help for the painting I made today.” “Deal,” said Macy. –Alexa Fetterly How about you? Have you ever felt jealous of someone else? It’s easy to compare ourselves to friends and siblings, but God created each of us with unique gifts so we can show His love to others in our own special way. Jesus thought that you, in all your uniqueness, were worth dying for—that’s how much He loves you! Let Him replace your jealousy with love so you can use your gifts alongside other Christians to point people to Him. Today's Key verse: Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) Today's Key thought: God made you unique for a purpose

Jealousy feecf9e9-df48-46a4-afbc-8e6ece21b43dTue, 21 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2026) Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan's brotherly friendship with David, and Saul's bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan's brotherly friendship with David, and Saul's bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2026)27aa6442-cdfe-4948-abc1-f55fe55c1dd5Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: The Church as the Body of Christ (2026) “The Church is communion with Jesus.” The Catechism shows us what it means for the Church to be considered the “body of Christ”. Fr. Mike explains how being part of the Church makes us “united in him, in his body”—more intimately connected with Jesus than even the Apostles were. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 787-791. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“The Church is communion with Jesus.” The Catechism shows us what it means for the Church to be considered the “body of Christ”. Fr. Mike explains how being part of the Church makes us “united in him, in his body”—more intimately connected with Jesus than even the Apostles were. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 787-791. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 111: The Church as the Body of Christ (2026)badc3bc8-543a-4f78-a3af-144409655822Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Peptide Expert: Big Pharma Are Hiding This Powerful Peptide From You! - Dr. Alex TatemThe FDA silently banned 19 peptides overnight, now RFK Jr is reversing it all. Dr Alex Tatem reveals the truth behind the cover-up, and what peptides can really do for your body. Dr. Alex Tatem is an internationally recognised urologist who has studied peptides for 12 years and runs a men’s health clinic. He also hosts a YouTube channel dedicated to demystifying peptides and men's health. In this  explains: ◼ What peptides are, how they work, and which ones target your health problem ◼Why the peptide industry is quietly approaching the size of the entire AI sector ◼ Why male fertility is collapsing globally and what's silently driving it ◼ What low testosterone is doing to your body and how to fix it ◼ Why 30 million men with erectile dysfunction are never told about the most effective fix 00:00 Intro 00:03:15 What Exactly Is A Peptide—and Why It Matters More Than You Think 00:05:14 The “Lock” Explained: How Peptides Actually Work In Your Body 00:08:34 Why Peptides Are Suddenly Everywhere (And What Changed) 00:11:09 The Real Role Of Compounding Pharmacies—And Why They’re Controversial 00:17:16 Are Pharma Companies Prioritizing Profits Over Patients? 00:20:22 Why Peptides Are Back After Being Banned—What Happened Behind The Scenes 00:20:56 The Most Shocking Patient Transformation From Peptides 00:22:26 When You Should (And Shouldn’t) Use Peptides In Your Life 00:24:28 The Latest FDA Update: What It Means For Peptide Access 00:26:05 How People Are Actually Getting “Illegal” Peptides 00:27:41 How To Take Peptides Safely—What Most People Get Wrong 00:29:38 Why Big Pharma Feels Threatened By Peptides 00:33:53 The Exact Peptides Alex Uses—And His Reasons Why 00:37:49 How Peptides Could Transform Your Insulin Levels 00:38:42 Do Peptides Work As Creams? What You Need To Know 00:40:30 How Peptides May Unlock Better Cognitive Performance 00:42:58 The Future Of Muscle Retention On GLP-1s—What’s Coming Next 00:48:03 Ads 00:49:05 The Hidden Trade-Offs Of Peptides No One Talks About 00:52:09 The Real Benefits Of Different Peptides—And How They Compare 00:57:30 The Peptide That Could Change Your Sleep Quality 01:01:58 What Happens When You Stop Taking GLP-1s? 01:05:40 Ads 01:07:33 Is There A “Super Peptide” For Anti-Aging? 01:11:04 The Truth About Peptides And Erectile Dysfunction 01:11:56 Why Medicine Burned Me Out—And What It Reveals About The System 01:18:57 The Enhanced Games Explained—And Why They’re So Controversial 01:22:46 How To Improve Erections—What Actually Works Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Dr Alex:  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DS0mGd3  Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/36mqqnE  YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4SagDuv  Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5WRUIrQ  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO   LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven

The FDA silently banned 19 peptides overnight, now RFK Jr is reversing it all. Dr Alex Tatem reveals the truth behind the cover-up, and what peptides can really do for your body. Dr. Alex Tatem is an internationally recognised urologist who has studied peptides for 12 years and runs a men’s health clinic. He also hosts a YouTube channel dedicated to demystifying peptides and men's health. In this  explains: ◼ What peptides are, how they work, and which ones target your health problem ◼Why the peptide industry is quietly approaching the size of the entire AI sector ◼ Why male fertility is collapsing globally and what's silently driving it ◼ What low testosterone is doing to your body and how to fix it ◼ Why 30 million men with erectile dysfunction are never told about the most effective fix 00:00 Intro 00:03:15 What Exactly Is A Peptide—and Why It Matters More Than You Think 00:05:14 The “Lock” Explained: How Peptides Actually Work In Your Body 00:08:34 Why Peptides Are Suddenly Everywhere (And What Changed) 00:11:09 The Real Role Of Compounding Pharmacies—And Why They’re Controversial 00:17:16 Are Pharma Companies Prioritizing Profits Over Patients? 00:20:22 Why Peptides Are Back After Being Banned—What Happened Behind The Scenes 00:20:56 The Most Shocking Patient Transformation From Peptides 00:22:26 When You Should (And Shouldn’t) Use Peptides In Your Life 00:24:28 The Latest FDA Update: What It Means For Peptide Access 00:26:05 How People Are Actually Getting “Illegal” Peptides 00:27:41 How To Take Peptides Safely—What Most People Get Wrong 00:29:38 Why Big Pharma Feels Threatened By Peptides 00:33:53 The Exact Peptides Alex Uses—And His Reasons Why 00:37:49 How Peptides Could Transform Your Insulin Levels 00:38:42 Do Peptides Work As Creams? What You Need To Know 00:40:30 How Peptides May Unlock Better Cognitive Performance 00:42:58 The Future Of Muscle Retention On GLP-1s—What’s Coming Next 00:48:03 Ads 00:49:05 The Hidden Trade-Offs Of Peptides No One Talks About 00:52:09 The Real Benefits Of Different Peptides—And How They Compare 00:57:30 The Peptide That Could Change Your Sleep Quality 01:01:58 What Happens When You Stop Taking GLP-1s? 01:05:40 Ads 01:07:33 Is There A “Super Peptide” For Anti-Aging? 01:11:04 The Truth About Peptides And Erectile Dysfunction 01:11:56 Why Medicine Burned Me Out—And What It Reveals About The System 01:18:57 The Enhanced Games Explained—And Why They’re So Controversial 01:22:46 How To Improve Erections—What Actually Works Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Dr Alex:  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DS0mGd3  Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/36mqqnE  YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4SagDuv  Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5WRUIrQ  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO   LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven

fullThe Peptide Expert: Big Pharma Are Hiding This Powerful Peptide From You! - Dr. Alex Tatem52ddd562-d74d-46a6-b417-ce3fc7019a6dMon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +00005375https://216.73.216.191/allTags Friendship Bracelets Read: John 15:12-15 “I can’t believe Aanya would do this to me!” Lucy pulled the friendship bracelet off her wrist and dropped it in the trash. “Lucy? Are you okay?” her mother asked. “Why are you throwing away your bracelet from Aanya?” “I thought she was my friend.” Lucy hung her backpack up on its hook and sat down at the table. “But she told my secret to the entire class. Even the boys!” “What secret?” asked Mom. Lucy told her, and Mom sighed. “I’m sorry, Lu.” Mom thought for a moment. “Do you have any more of the thread you use to make bracelets?” Lucy nodded. She got up and brought the box of brightly colored threads to the table. Mom started looking through the threads and picking some out. “What are you doing?” Lucy asked. “I’m making you a friendship bracelet. It will remind you that you always have a friend, one who will never betray you.” Mom began twisting the strands together. She pointed to a dark thread. “This friend loves you even though you’ve done bad things and will always love you no matter what you do.” “Is it you?” Lucy asked. “No. Even though I love you very much, this person loves you even more.” Mom picked up a red thread. “He died to save you from your sins.” She held up a white one and a green one. “He washed you clean of sin and gave you new life.” “I know who my friend is! It’s Jesus!” Lucy exclaimed. “And the bracelet has the same colors as the wordless book I made at church. The gold stands for the streets of gold in heaven.” “Yes, Jesus loved you enough to give His life so you could have eternal life with Him. He loves you so much, Lucy. He’ll always be there for you, even when no one else is.” She reached over and slipped the bracelet onto Lucy’s wrist. “You can wear this as a reminder that Jesus is the best friend you’ll ever have.” Lucy looked at the bracelet. “Since Jesus is such a good friend to me, maybe I should give Aanya another chance.” Mom smiled and gave Lucy a hug. “That’s a great idea. Jesus will be with you as you show His forgiveness to Aanya.” –Jessica Kleeberger How about you? Have you ever been disappointed by someone? Maybe it was a friend, a parent, a brother, or a sister. The good news is that God’s children have a friend who will never let them down. That friend is Jesus Christ! He loved you enough to die for you so you could have eternal life with Him. You can trust Him as your very best friend. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Jesus is the ultimate best friend

Read: John 15:12-15 “I can’t believe Aanya would do this to me!” Lucy pulled the friendship bracelet off her wrist and dropped it in the trash. “Lucy? Are you okay?” her mother asked. “Why are you throwing away your bracelet from Aanya?” “I thought she was my friend.” Lucy hung her backpack up on its hook and sat down at the table. “But she told my secret to the entire class. Even the boys!” “What secret?” asked Mom. Lucy told her, and Mom sighed. “I’m sorry, Lu.” Mom thought for a moment. “Do you have any more of the thread you use to make bracelets?” Lucy nodded. She got up and brought the box of brightly colored threads to the table. Mom started looking through the threads and picking some out. “What are you doing?” Lucy asked. “I’m making you a friendship bracelet. It will remind you that you always have a friend, one who will never betray you.” Mom began twisting the strands together. She pointed to a dark thread. “This friend loves you even though you’ve done bad things and will always love you no matter what you do.” “Is it you?” Lucy asked. “No. Even though I love you very much, this person loves you even more.” Mom picked up a red thread. “He died to save you from your sins.” She held up a white one and a green one. “He washed you clean of sin and gave you new life.” “I know who my friend is! It’s Jesus!” Lucy exclaimed. “And the bracelet has the same colors as the wordless book I made at church. The gold stands for the streets of gold in heaven.” “Yes, Jesus loved you enough to give His life so you could have eternal life with Him. He loves you so much, Lucy. He’ll always be there for you, even when no one else is.” She reached over and slipped the bracelet onto Lucy’s wrist. “You can wear this as a reminder that Jesus is the best friend you’ll ever have.” Lucy looked at the bracelet. “Since Jesus is such a good friend to me, maybe I should give Aanya another chance.” Mom smiled and gave Lucy a hug. “That’s a great idea. Jesus will be with you as you show His forgiveness to Aanya.” –Jessica Kleeberger How about you? Have you ever been disappointed by someone? Maybe it was a friend, a parent, a brother, or a sister. The good news is that God’s children have a friend who will never let them down. That friend is Jesus Christ! He loved you enough to die for you so you could have eternal life with Him. You can trust Him as your very best friend. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Jesus is the ultimate best friend

Friendship Bracelets 51cc3bd5-acd2-4068-a6d2-64ace313d788Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: David and Goliath (2026) Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David's heroic courage in this battle came from David's faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David's heroic courage in this battle came from David's faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 110: David and Goliath (2026)dbd46f01-d6f6-4f24-8478-720e96c87e1dMon, 20 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: The People of God (2026) God draws people to himself and makes them his own. The Catechism shows us what makes God’s people different from everyone else, and what it is that unites them. Fr. Mike hones in on what exactly it is that the People of God do, and exhorts us to start doing that right here, today. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 781-786. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God draws people to himself and makes them his own. The Catechism shows us what makes God’s people different from everyone else, and what it is that unites them. Fr. Mike hones in on what exactly it is that the People of God do, and exhorts us to start doing that right here, today. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 781-786. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 110: The People of God (2026)1faac778-0516-4aaf-a1b8-15de1ceb0cfeMon, 20 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Take It to God Read: Hebrews 4:14-16 Bryson wrote something on a piece of paper, then crumpled it up and threw it in the trash can. He did this several times, and before long he was out of paper. He laid his head on his desk in frustration. Just then Mom walked by. “What’s wrong, Bryson?” “I’m all out of paper. Can we go to the store so I can get some more?” Mom glanced at the crumpled balls of paper in and around the trash can. “What are you trying to write?” “Our Sunday school teacher challenged us to write an encouraging letter to someone. I immediately thought of Dylan. He’s been really upset lately about his parents getting a divorce. So I’ve been trying to write him a letter, but everything I write sounds dumb.” Bryson picked up a ball of paper and handed it to his mother. “You can read one of my attempts if you want.” Mom uncrumpled the paper. “Hey, Dylan. Sorry your parents are getting a divorce. Hope you have a good day anyway.” “See, Mom? Everything sounds so dumb, and I don’t know what I can say to make Dylan feel better. I have no idea what he’s going through, but I know it must be hard.” Bryson sighed. “And now I’m all out of paper.” “I’m sorry, Bryson,” Mom said. “I have no idea how to make paper, so I can’t help you.” Bryson frowned. “Mom, I don’t need you to make me paper. I just need you to take me to a place where I can get some.” Mom nodded. “You’re exactly right—and it’s the same with Dylan. He doesn’t need you to solve his problems. He just needs you to take them to someone who can—God. Jesus understands what Dylan is going through and loves him so much that He suffered and died to save him. He knows exactly what Dylan needs. The biggest encouragement you can give Dylan is to tell him you’re praying for him and then do it.” She smiled. “I’ll pick up some more paper at the store tomorrow. In the meantime, why don’t you take Dylan’s problems to Jesus in prayer?” Bryson nodded, and after Mom left, he bowed his head and said a prayer for Dylan. –Melissa Yeagle How About You? Do you know someone who’s going through a hard time? Even though you may want to, you can’t solve everyone’s problems. The best thing you can do for a friend in need is take their problems to God in prayer. He may direct you to help them in other ways too, but ultimately He’s the only one able to give them what they need. Encourage your friend by letting them know you’re praying for them. Today's Key Verse: God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Pray for those who are hurting

Read: Hebrews 4:14-16 Bryson wrote something on a piece of paper, then crumpled it up and threw it in the trash can. He did this several times, and before long he was out of paper. He laid his head on his desk in frustration. Just then Mom walked by. “What’s wrong, Bryson?” “I’m all out of paper. Can we go to the store so I can get some more?” Mom glanced at the crumpled balls of paper in and around the trash can. “What are you trying to write?” “Our Sunday school teacher challenged us to write an encouraging letter to someone. I immediately thought of Dylan. He’s been really upset lately about his parents getting a divorce. So I’ve been trying to write him a letter, but everything I write sounds dumb.” Bryson picked up a ball of paper and handed it to his mother. “You can read one of my attempts if you want.” Mom uncrumpled the paper. “Hey, Dylan. Sorry your parents are getting a divorce. Hope you have a good day anyway.” “See, Mom? Everything sounds so dumb, and I don’t know what I can say to make Dylan feel better. I have no idea what he’s going through, but I know it must be hard.” Bryson sighed. “And now I’m all out of paper.” “I’m sorry, Bryson,” Mom said. “I have no idea how to make paper, so I can’t help you.” Bryson frowned. “Mom, I don’t need you to make me paper. I just need you to take me to a place where I can get some.” Mom nodded. “You’re exactly right—and it’s the same with Dylan. He doesn’t need you to solve his problems. He just needs you to take them to someone who can—God. Jesus understands what Dylan is going through and loves him so much that He suffered and died to save him. He knows exactly what Dylan needs. The biggest encouragement you can give Dylan is to tell him you’re praying for him and then do it.” She smiled. “I’ll pick up some more paper at the store tomorrow. In the meantime, why don’t you take Dylan’s problems to Jesus in prayer?” Bryson nodded, and after Mom left, he bowed his head and said a prayer for Dylan. –Melissa Yeagle How About You? Do you know someone who’s going through a hard time? Even though you may want to, you can’t solve everyone’s problems. The best thing you can do for a friend in need is take their problems to God in prayer. He may direct you to help them in other ways too, but ultimately He’s the only one able to give them what they need. Encourage your friend by letting them know you’re praying for them. Today's Key Verse: God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Pray for those who are hurting

Take It to God f9851389-5f3e-4008-8ea0-988e0966e5d2Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2026) As we continue to read about Saul's vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God's own heart. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Saul's vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God's own heart. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2026)ab8fc0f4-a52d-435d-9e56-fc3e3b4ff61eSun, 19 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: Mystery of Union With God (2026) Do we love the Church? Some of us might struggle with that idea, but Fr. Mike explains that if we are to love and live in accordance with the heart of Jesus, we must love what he loves. Jesus, the bridegroom, loves his bride, the Church, so we must love the Church. We also learn that the sacraments are not only signs but also the very instruments by which the Holy Spirit gives us the grace of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 772-780. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Do we love the Church? Some of us might struggle with that idea, but Fr. Mike explains that if we are to love and live in accordance with the heart of Jesus, we must love what he loves. Jesus, the bridegroom, loves his bride, the Church, so we must love the Church. We also learn that the sacraments are not only signs but also the very instruments by which the Holy Spirit gives us the grace of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 772-780. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 109: Mystery of Union With God (2026)53709bd3-0d8e-4cf6-9100-c449f96df332Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/19/26 The Next...: The Next Mass Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. The Enemy wants to steal your heart. The Lord wants to give you His. It is possible to know the truth; the truth about the Resurrection, the truth about Christianity, the truth about Jesus...and still struggle. It is possible to know and wrestle to have the courage it requires to continue on. Courage is necessary. Heart is necessary...especially in the battle of discouragement. Mass Readings from April 19, 2026: Acts 2:14, 22-33 Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-111 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. The Enemy wants to steal your heart. The Lord wants to give you His. It is possible to know the truth; the truth about the Resurrection, the truth about Christianity, the truth about Jesus...and still struggle. It is possible to know and wrestle to have the courage it requires to continue on. Courage is necessary. Heart is necessary...especially in the battle of discouragement. Mass Readings from April 19, 2026: Acts 2:14, 22-33 Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-111 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35

full04/19/26 The Next...: The Next Mass61768692-b42c-4967-93b0-b16c8ef6d71fSat, 18 Apr 2026 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Foggy Faith Read: Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 37:5-9, 39-40 Mallory blew her nose. Again. “Mom, how long do allergies last?” she asked as they drove away from the doctor’s office. Mom smiled sympathetically. “The doctor said you have seasonal allergies, so you’ll probably have them the next couple of months.” “Great,” said Mallory glumly. She felt stuffed up, and her head was foggy. “I know you don’t feel well,” Mom said. “We’ll be home soon.” As they drove across a bridge, a blanket of fog seemed to come up out of nowhere and surround them. Mallory peered out the window, trying see the water below the bridge, but it was like everything had disappeared. “I can hardly see a thing,” Mom muttered as she turned on the headlights. She slowed down and carefully steered the car over the bridge. A few minutes later they were off the bridge and heading home. Mallory couldn’t believe how quickly it went from being so foggy to clear skies and sunshine. She turned around to watch the fog slowly float away behind them. “Wow, that was crazy, Mom! Weren’t you scared driving over the bridge when you could hardly see?” Mom nodded. “It was a little scary, but as long as I kept my eyes focused on what was in front of me, I knew we’d get to the other side of the bridge eventually.” She turned the headlights off and headed into the sunshine. “You know, Mallory, faith can sometimes be foggy too,” she said thoughtfully. “How can faith be foggy?” Mallory asked. “Even though we have Jesus in our lives, there will sometimes be days when we won’t feel joyful or know what to do about a tough situation. That’s when we need to depend on God to show us the way through our foggy faith.” “How do we do that?” asked Mallory. “By keeping our focus on Jesus. We can do that by listening to what He says to us in the Bible and talking to Him about everything. Even when we can’t see what’s in front of us, we can hold on to God’s promises and what we know is true. Jesus will always be with us in the fog, and we can trust Him to bring us out on the other side.” –Kelly Hope How about you? Are you going through a foggy time in your faith? Maybe you’re not feeling very joyful or you’re facing difficulties in life. Keep talking to Jesus in prayer and reading your Bible to get to know Him better. Remember that He saved you by dying for your sin, and trust Him to help you get through the fog and show you the next step to take. Today's Key Verse: Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus in foggy times

Read: Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 37:5-9, 39-40 Mallory blew her nose. Again. “Mom, how long do allergies last?” she asked as they drove away from the doctor’s office. Mom smiled sympathetically. “The doctor said you have seasonal allergies, so you’ll probably have them the next couple of months.” “Great,” said Mallory glumly. She felt stuffed up, and her head was foggy. “I know you don’t feel well,” Mom said. “We’ll be home soon.” As they drove across a bridge, a blanket of fog seemed to come up out of nowhere and surround them. Mallory peered out the window, trying see the water below the bridge, but it was like everything had disappeared. “I can hardly see a thing,” Mom muttered as she turned on the headlights. She slowed down and carefully steered the car over the bridge. A few minutes later they were off the bridge and heading home. Mallory couldn’t believe how quickly it went from being so foggy to clear skies and sunshine. She turned around to watch the fog slowly float away behind them. “Wow, that was crazy, Mom! Weren’t you scared driving over the bridge when you could hardly see?” Mom nodded. “It was a little scary, but as long as I kept my eyes focused on what was in front of me, I knew we’d get to the other side of the bridge eventually.” She turned the headlights off and headed into the sunshine. “You know, Mallory, faith can sometimes be foggy too,” she said thoughtfully. “How can faith be foggy?” Mallory asked. “Even though we have Jesus in our lives, there will sometimes be days when we won’t feel joyful or know what to do about a tough situation. That’s when we need to depend on God to show us the way through our foggy faith.” “How do we do that?” asked Mallory. “By keeping our focus on Jesus. We can do that by listening to what He says to us in the Bible and talking to Him about everything. Even when we can’t see what’s in front of us, we can hold on to God’s promises and what we know is true. Jesus will always be with us in the fog, and we can trust Him to bring us out on the other side.” –Kelly Hope How about you? Are you going through a foggy time in your faith? Maybe you’re not feeling very joyful or you’re facing difficulties in life. Keep talking to Jesus in prayer and reading your Bible to get to know Him better. Remember that He saved you by dying for your sin, and trust Him to help you get through the fog and show you the next step to take. Today's Key Verse: Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus in foggy times

Foggy Faith 25191766-3581-4eef-98fd-b3500fd42117Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2026) Fr. Mike highlights Saul's brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul's brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2026)bf0a9060-e2b7-454b-938c-4c9dbd7f0d71Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Revealed by the Holy Spirit (2026) Jesus Christ established the Church, but the Holy Spirit continually sanctifies the Church with wisdom, guidance, and charismatic gifts. The Church’s mission is to proclaim and establish the beginning of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we participate in this mission through charity, humility, and self-denial. Fr. Mike helps us understand the seemingly paradoxical idea that the Church is visible and spiritual, both human and Divine. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 767-771. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus Christ established the Church, but the Holy Spirit continually sanctifies the Church with wisdom, guidance, and charismatic gifts. The Church’s mission is to proclaim and establish the beginning of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we participate in this mission through charity, humility, and self-denial. Fr. Mike helps us understand the seemingly paradoxical idea that the Church is visible and spiritual, both human and Divine. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 767-771. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 108: Revealed by the Holy Spirit (2026)dd02fa38-b4fe-45b2-803f-77ee2eaeffe4Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsliving set apart in a compromised worldHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like to be set apart from the world and even from parts of the church. The more we fall in love with Jesus and fear of the Lord falls over us, the more we want to reflect who Him and the purpose He has for our lives. "As God's partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God's kindness and then ignore it." 2 Corinthians 6:1 _____________________________________________ ☆ Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to ➤ www.Quo.com/COFFEEONICE ☆ Give now to end hunger ➤ FeedingAmerica.org  ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Get full access to Glorify for $29.99 for the year. Download the Glorify app now ➤ https://glorify-app.com/ALLY ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like to be set apart from the world and even from parts of the church. The more we fall in love with Jesus and fear of the Lord falls over us, the more we want to reflect who Him and the purpose He has for our lives. "As God's partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God's kindness and then ignore it." 2 Corinthians 6:1 _____________________________________________ ☆ Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to ➤ www.Quo.com/COFFEEONICE ☆ Give now to end hunger ➤ FeedingAmerica.org  ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Get full access to Glorify for $29.99 for the year. Download the Glorify app now ➤ https://glorify-app.com/ALLY ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullliving set apart in a compromised worlde3938921-be98-4d42-bea2-de8e773d71f8Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCost of Discipleship| Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   this week we're reading from Luke 19 about the cost of being a disciple. if we're truly ready to count the cost and pick up our cross daily.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book (http://girlsgonebible.com/book)   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm (https://ggb.supportingcast.fm)   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour (http://www.girlsgonebible.com/tour) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year.   IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping.   Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB (http://OliveandJune.com/GGB).   Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB.   Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at ritual.com/GGB (http://ritual.com/GGB)   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb (https://learn.nocd.com/ggb)   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer).   Yappy Bracelets Meaningful, faith-based bracelets designed to remind you of what matters most. Simple, wearable pieces that carry intention and purpose ever y day. Get 15% off your order at YappyBracelets.com/GGB.     Quo A smarter way to manage your money and build better financial habits with ease. Try it for free and get 20% off your first 6 months at QUO.com/GGB

Hiiii GGB!   this week we're reading from Luke 19 about the cost of being a disciple. if we're truly ready to count the cost and pick up our cross daily.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book (http://girlsgonebible.com/book)   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm (https://ggb.supportingcast.fm)   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour (http://www.girlsgonebible.com/tour) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year.   IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping.   Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB (http://OliveandJune.com/GGB).   Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB.   Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at ritual.com/GGB (http://ritual.com/GGB)   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb (https://learn.nocd.com/ggb)   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer).   Yappy Bracelets Meaningful, faith-based bracelets designed to remind you of what matters most. Simple, wearable pieces that carry intention and purpose ever y day. Get 15% off your order at YappyBracelets.com/GGB.     Quo A smarter way to manage your money and build better financial habits with ease. Try it for free and get 20% off your first 6 months at QUO.com/GGB

fullCost of Discipleship| Girls Gone Bible4b065f09-70ba-47af-afdd-23acc38abda8Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Insulin Is The Reason You're Gaining Fat! How To Lower It NowDr Pradip Jamnadas is a cardiologist and expert in metabolic health, known for his work on insulin resistance, fasting, and cardiovascular disease prevention. In this moment, he breaks down the real driver behind modern health issues: insulin resistance. Dr Jamnadas explains exactly what habits keep insulin elevated and causes visceral fat gain, inflammation, and diseases like diabetes. He also reveals the key to reversing this metabolic dysfunction, that you can start implementing today. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/x6ShJA3YV1b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/BMi7037YV1b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Follow Pradip: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtQHehGWtblMp1gZC8Kq3Q

Dr Pradip Jamnadas is a cardiologist and expert in metabolic health, known for his work on insulin resistance, fasting, and cardiovascular disease prevention. In this moment, he breaks down the real driver behind modern health issues: insulin resistance. Dr Jamnadas explains exactly what habits keep insulin elevated and causes visceral fat gain, inflammation, and diseases like diabetes. He also reveals the key to reversing this metabolic dysfunction, that you can start implementing today. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/x6ShJA3YV1b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/BMi7037YV1b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Follow Pradip: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtQHehGWtblMp1gZC8Kq3Q

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Insulin Is The Reason You're Gaining Fat! How To Lower It Now8c4bb96d-6875-4244-a01a-f841c133eb4bFri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +00001772https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 2) Read: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 Wynn visited her garden every day, and her tomato plants, which she and her sister had named Love, Joy, Patience, and Goodness, grew and grew. Then one evening dark clouds began to gather on the horizon. At first Wynn watched from her bedroom window as droplets of water fell from the sky, but soon she could no longer see her poor little tomato plants through the sheets of falling rain. Suddenly lightning cracked in the sky, and the wind blew so hard that a tree branch fell inches from the window. Mom called for Wynn and Riley to come down into the basement. In the morning, when the storm was over, Wynn and Riley walked timidly to the garden. The grass was swampy, and several branches littered the ground. Wynn’s and Riley’s rain boots made great slurping noises as they plodded through the mud. Both girls were afraid of what they might find in the garden, but when Wynn approached, she let out a shout of excitement. “They’re okay!” All four tomato plants were unhurt. Wynn was about to give Riley a hug when she heard a sob from next door. She looked over to see Kai, the mean neighbor boy who had made fun of her tomato plants, crying. The wind had lifted his tomato plants up by the roots, and the rain had pounded them into the ground. Now the space of earth where Kai’s garden had been was nothing but green mush. Riley leaned down and whispered into Wynn’s ear as they watched Kai go back into his house. “Do you remember what the first fruit of the Spirit is?” “Love,” said Wynn. “Nothing grows without love.” The girls whispered together for a moment longer, then Riley got a shovel. Carefully she dug up Love, the tomato plant that had just begun to sprout little green fruits. They were careful not to damage the roots as they lifted the plant out of the ground. Together they took the plant next door. Riley dug a spot in the ruined mush of Kai’s garden. Then, ever so carefully, Wynn placed the tomato plant inside the hole. She filled the hole with dirt and planted Love there in the center of her neighbor’s garden. –Kristin Beaven How about you? Is it hard for you to love someone who’s been mean to you? The Bible tells us that love is the most important way we show others who Jesus is and what He’s done for us. He loved people who were mean to him—He died for us when we were His enemies, separated from God because of our sin. When we’re kind to others—even when they’re not kind to us—we’re planting seeds of His love. Today's Key Verse: Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Plant seeds of love

Read: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 Wynn visited her garden every day, and her tomato plants, which she and her sister had named Love, Joy, Patience, and Goodness, grew and grew. Then one evening dark clouds began to gather on the horizon. At first Wynn watched from her bedroom window as droplets of water fell from the sky, but soon she could no longer see her poor little tomato plants through the sheets of falling rain. Suddenly lightning cracked in the sky, and the wind blew so hard that a tree branch fell inches from the window. Mom called for Wynn and Riley to come down into the basement. In the morning, when the storm was over, Wynn and Riley walked timidly to the garden. The grass was swampy, and several branches littered the ground. Wynn’s and Riley’s rain boots made great slurping noises as they plodded through the mud. Both girls were afraid of what they might find in the garden, but when Wynn approached, she let out a shout of excitement. “They’re okay!” All four tomato plants were unhurt. Wynn was about to give Riley a hug when she heard a sob from next door. She looked over to see Kai, the mean neighbor boy who had made fun of her tomato plants, crying. The wind had lifted his tomato plants up by the roots, and the rain had pounded them into the ground. Now the space of earth where Kai’s garden had been was nothing but green mush. Riley leaned down and whispered into Wynn’s ear as they watched Kai go back into his house. “Do you remember what the first fruit of the Spirit is?” “Love,” said Wynn. “Nothing grows without love.” The girls whispered together for a moment longer, then Riley got a shovel. Carefully she dug up Love, the tomato plant that had just begun to sprout little green fruits. They were careful not to damage the roots as they lifted the plant out of the ground. Together they took the plant next door. Riley dug a spot in the ruined mush of Kai’s garden. Then, ever so carefully, Wynn placed the tomato plant inside the hole. She filled the hole with dirt and planted Love there in the center of her neighbor’s garden. –Kristin Beaven How about you? Is it hard for you to love someone who’s been mean to you? The Bible tells us that love is the most important way we show others who Jesus is and what He’s done for us. He loved people who were mean to him—He died for us when we were His enemies, separated from God because of our sin. When we’re kind to others—even when they’re not kind to us—we’re planting seeds of His love. Today's Key Verse: Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Plant seeds of love

The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 2) 46c63961-90ca-4f47-9596-53e118182b3dFri, 17 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2026) As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2026)b3736a29-c8f0-48ca-84b4-19772d6d8d76Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Origin of the Church (2026) The origin of the Church is just one of the ways we can come to know the depth of God’s love for us. From the very beginning, the Church, as a gathering of the people of God, has been a plan born of the Father’s heart. Fr. Mike explains that Jesus Christ instituted the Church, that salvation comes to us through the Holy Spirit in the Church, and that this was God’s plan from the very beginning of time. The Church is not man-made; the Church is God-made, and it is a great gift to us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 758-766. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The origin of the Church is just one of the ways we can come to know the depth of God’s love for us. From the very beginning, the Church, as a gathering of the people of God, has been a plan born of the Father’s heart. Fr. Mike explains that Jesus Christ instituted the Church, that salvation comes to us through the Holy Spirit in the Church, and that this was God’s plan from the very beginning of time. The Church is not man-made; the Church is God-made, and it is a great gift to us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 758-766. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 107: Origin of the Church (2026)a120583e-a2a4-4484-9ba9-d6a2820a014dFri, 17 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThis Teaching Will Change Your Life Struggling to understand the Bible? Fr. Mike Schmitz shares how the Great Adventure Bible Timeline helped him finally connect the story of salvation. Now fully refreshed, with on-location filming and expert insights, this powerful series brings Scripture to life like never before. Whether you're new or experienced, see the big picture of God’s plan and your place in it! Understand the Bible like never before: ascensionpress.com/bibletimeline Check out the free preview of the Bible Timeline: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/bible-timeline-free-preview-refreshSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Struggling to understand the Bible? Fr. Mike Schmitz shares how the Great Adventure Bible Timeline helped him finally connect the story of salvation. Now fully refreshed, with on-location filming and expert insights, this powerful series brings Scripture to life like never before. Whether you're new or experienced, see the big picture of God’s plan and your place in it! Understand the Bible like never before: ascensionpress.com/bibletimeline Check out the free preview of the Bible Timeline: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/bible-timeline-free-preview-refreshSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThis Teaching Will Change Your Life 5da9feea-6713-48b7-bfc4-d495d659d9f1Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#967 - Exodus 4 – Signs and ExcusesThis episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses has some reasons why God should find someone else for this job, but when God won't listen to them, he returns to Egypt. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-4-signs-and-excuses/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses has some reasons why God should find someone else for this job, but when God won't listen to them, he returns to Egypt. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-4-signs-and-excuses/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#967 - Exodus 4 – Signs and Excusesbe1a5e67-52f1-418c-9443-8b58be082327Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000666https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo. 1 Relationship Expert Reveals the Secret to Real IntimacyMen today are doing everything they’ve been told, working hard, providing, staying faithful, yet they still feel disconnected or confused from their wives and children. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down with Adam Lane Smith to uncover why. Drawing from the science of attachment theory, Adam exposes how a man can be highly capable on the outside while remaining emotionally isolated on the inside, and how that disconnect quietly shapes every relationship he has. They explore the hidden dynamics behind fading desire, emotional shutdown, and why so many men default to solving problems alone. Adam also lays out a clear framework for rebuilding connection in marriage, including the overlooked steps that either strengthen or slowly erode a wife’s trust and intimacy. Adam Lane Smith - https://adamlanesmith.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttachmentAdam 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Get Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men today are doing everything they’ve been told, working hard, providing, staying faithful, yet they still feel disconnected or confused from their wives and children. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down with Adam Lane Smith to uncover why. Drawing from the science of attachment theory, Adam exposes how a man can be highly capable on the outside while remaining emotionally isolated on the inside, and how that disconnect quietly shapes every relationship he has. They explore the hidden dynamics behind fading desire, emotional shutdown, and why so many men default to solving problems alone. Adam also lays out a clear framework for rebuilding connection in marriage, including the overlooked steps that either strengthen or slowly erode a wife’s trust and intimacy. Adam Lane Smith - https://adamlanesmith.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AttachmentAdam 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Get Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNo. 1 Relationship Expert Reveals the Secret to Real Intimacya47e17de-a633-409c-bd58-79ed5ee9ac79Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:41:00 +00004283https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorld Collapse Expert (Ian Bremmer): The Real Crisis Is What Comes After TrumpAfter predicting the world’s biggest risks for over 25 years, Geopolitical Expert Ian Bremmer reveals the top 10 risks for 2026, and why the AI job threat is far bigger than people think! Ian Bremmer is a political scientist and founder of Eurasia Group, a leading political risk research and consulting firm, and GZERO Media, a global affairs media company. He is also a Professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, and the author of several books, including, “The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats - and Our Response - Will Change the World”. He explains: ◼️Why the US has become the biggest driver of global instability ◼️How China is quietly winning the long-term power and resources game ◼️The AI threat that could hack banks, infrastructure, and entire economies ◼️Why millions of jobs could disappear and trigger political backlash ◼️How collapsing global leadership is creating a dangerous “G-Zero” world 00:00 Intro   01:43 The Report Warning of 2026’s Biggest Global Threats   06:43 Are We Watching International Cooperation Collapse in Real Time?   10:04 The Real Motive Behind Trump’s Most Controversial Moves   12:33 The Hidden Forces Driving the Iran War   18:51 The Critical Mistake That Escalated the Iran Conflict   20:17 Who Really Holds Power Inside Iran?   22:21 Why the U.S. Blocked the Strait of Hormuz—and What It Triggered   27:21 How the Lebanon–Iran War Spiral Began   29:15 What Could Have Prevented This Crisis From Unfolding?   31:39 The Unexpected Shifts in the Middle East   35:06 The Real Impact of Trump’s Impulse-Driven Decisions   40:40 The Path That Could Change Everything   45:00 Russia and China’s Calculated Response to the Iran War   47:58 What Europe Got Wrong - and Why It Matters Now   51:47 China’s Long-Term Strategy: Where Does It Leave America?   57:47 A Brief Break—But What Comes Next Matters More   00:59:53 I Predicted 2025—Here’s What’s Coming Next   01:04:10 Why AI Could Trigger a Global Economic Shock   01:06:07 The Unseen Workforce Powering AI’s Rise   01:09:52 Rising Public Anger: Why Elites and AI Leaders Are Under Fire   01:14:36 Is Universal Basic Income Becoming Inevitable?   01:16:01 The Growing Problems Big Tech Can’t Solve   01:22:21 Can the Tech Oligarchy Actually Be Stopped?   01:27:53 Is a True “Utopia” Possible—or Just a Myth?   01:34:34 Why Public Service Matters More Than Ever Today   01:37:46 At the End of Life: What Will Your Choices Really Mean? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Ian:  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1jUp9VW  Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/HII48p9 YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4yJPMn2  Eurasia Group - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Jhf7nJ You can purchase Ian’s book ‘“The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats - and Our Response - Will Change the World”, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6YBkvoW  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven   Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order   Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett

After predicting the world’s biggest risks for over 25 years, Geopolitical Expert Ian Bremmer reveals the top 10 risks for 2026, and why the AI job threat is far bigger than people think! Ian Bremmer is a political scientist and founder of Eurasia Group, a leading political risk research and consulting firm, and GZERO Media, a global affairs media company. He is also a Professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, and the author of several books, including, “The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats - and Our Response - Will Change the World”. He explains: ◼️Why the US has become the biggest driver of global instability ◼️How China is quietly winning the long-term power and resources game ◼️The AI threat that could hack banks, infrastructure, and entire economies ◼️Why millions of jobs could disappear and trigger political backlash ◼️How collapsing global leadership is creating a dangerous “G-Zero” world 00:00 Intro   01:43 The Report Warning of 2026’s Biggest Global Threats   06:43 Are We Watching International Cooperation Collapse in Real Time?   10:04 The Real Motive Behind Trump’s Most Controversial Moves   12:33 The Hidden Forces Driving the Iran War   18:51 The Critical Mistake That Escalated the Iran Conflict   20:17 Who Really Holds Power Inside Iran?   22:21 Why the U.S. Blocked the Strait of Hormuz—and What It Triggered   27:21 How the Lebanon–Iran War Spiral Began   29:15 What Could Have Prevented This Crisis From Unfolding?   31:39 The Unexpected Shifts in the Middle East   35:06 The Real Impact of Trump’s Impulse-Driven Decisions   40:40 The Path That Could Change Everything   45:00 Russia and China’s Calculated Response to the Iran War   47:58 What Europe Got Wrong - and Why It Matters Now   51:47 China’s Long-Term Strategy: Where Does It Leave America?   57:47 A Brief Break—But What Comes Next Matters More   00:59:53 I Predicted 2025—Here’s What’s Coming Next   01:04:10 Why AI Could Trigger a Global Economic Shock   01:06:07 The Unseen Workforce Powering AI’s Rise   01:09:52 Rising Public Anger: Why Elites and AI Leaders Are Under Fire   01:14:36 Is Universal Basic Income Becoming Inevitable?   01:16:01 The Growing Problems Big Tech Can’t Solve   01:22:21 Can the Tech Oligarchy Actually Be Stopped?   01:27:53 Is a True “Utopia” Possible—or Just a Myth?   01:34:34 Why Public Service Matters More Than Ever Today   01:37:46 At the End of Life: What Will Your Choices Really Mean? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Ian:  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1jUp9VW  Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/HII48p9 YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4yJPMn2  Eurasia Group - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Jhf7nJ You can purchase Ian’s book ‘“The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats - and Our Response - Will Change the World”, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6YBkvoW  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven   Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order   Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett

fullWorld Collapse Expert (Ian Bremmer): The Real Crisis Is What Comes After Trump41d20143-a74c-4f54-a0e0-2ea47948846cThu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +00005968https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 1) Read: Galatians 5:16-26 “Riley!” Wynn called to her sister as she inspected her four tiny tomato plants. “Look, little green tomatoes!” This was Wynn’s very first time growing a garden, and she was very excited. Riley smiled. “See? You just needed to have patience.” Riley was fourteen and had helped their mother grow vegetable gardens before. “Look at those shrimpy tomatoes!” a voice taunted from next door. “We had tomatoes on our plants weeks ago.” The voice came from Kai, their neighbor, who was always mocking Wynn. He and his mother also had a garden. They had bought their plants already half grown, and they were now full of fruit. Riley put her hand on her sister’s shoulder. “Ignore him. Yours are growing just fine. Now that they’re starting to get fruit, we should name them,” she told Wynn, trying to distract her from Kai’s rudeness. “That’s what Mom and I do with our plants each year.” “What should we name them?” Wynn asked. “Well, tomatoes are fruit,” said Riley. “And the Bible tells us that the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” “Wow, that’s a lot of fruit!” said Wynn. “Yep,” said Riley. “And it’s all fruit that the Holy Spirit grows in our lives when we put our faith in Jesus, just like your tomatoes grow in your garden.” “But we only have four plants, so which names should we choose?” asked Wynn. “I think the first one should be Patience,” said Riley, “to remind you to have patience as the tomatoes grow.” Wynn giggled. “Okay, and we’ll name the second one Joy because I will be full of joy when they finally do! And the next one can be Goodness, because the tomatoes will be full of yummy goodness.” Wynn smiled. “Now I’ve named two and you named one, so you have to name the last one.” “The last one should be Love,” said Riley. “Because nothing grows without love.” Wynn looked down at her garden. “Now all four of our fruit of the Spirit plants have names.” “Yep,” said Riley. “And they’re going to keep growing just like the fruit of the Spirit is growing in you.” –Kristin Beaven How about you? Did you know that, if you’re a Christian, you have fruit growing in your life? When we trust Jesus as our Savior, the Holy Spirit begins to work in our hearts so that His ways grow in us like fruit in a garden. As He fills our hearts with love, He grows the fruit of the Spirit in our lives to make us more like Jesus. Trust Him to fill your life with good fruit so others can see His love. Today's Key Verse: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: God grows fruit in Christians’ lives

Read: Galatians 5:16-26 “Riley!” Wynn called to her sister as she inspected her four tiny tomato plants. “Look, little green tomatoes!” This was Wynn’s very first time growing a garden, and she was very excited. Riley smiled. “See? You just needed to have patience.” Riley was fourteen and had helped their mother grow vegetable gardens before. “Look at those shrimpy tomatoes!” a voice taunted from next door. “We had tomatoes on our plants weeks ago.” The voice came from Kai, their neighbor, who was always mocking Wynn. He and his mother also had a garden. They had bought their plants already half grown, and they were now full of fruit. Riley put her hand on her sister’s shoulder. “Ignore him. Yours are growing just fine. Now that they’re starting to get fruit, we should name them,” she told Wynn, trying to distract her from Kai’s rudeness. “That’s what Mom and I do with our plants each year.” “What should we name them?” Wynn asked. “Well, tomatoes are fruit,” said Riley. “And the Bible tells us that the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” “Wow, that’s a lot of fruit!” said Wynn. “Yep,” said Riley. “And it’s all fruit that the Holy Spirit grows in our lives when we put our faith in Jesus, just like your tomatoes grow in your garden.” “But we only have four plants, so which names should we choose?” asked Wynn. “I think the first one should be Patience,” said Riley, “to remind you to have patience as the tomatoes grow.” Wynn giggled. “Okay, and we’ll name the second one Joy because I will be full of joy when they finally do! And the next one can be Goodness, because the tomatoes will be full of yummy goodness.” Wynn smiled. “Now I’ve named two and you named one, so you have to name the last one.” “The last one should be Love,” said Riley. “Because nothing grows without love.” Wynn looked down at her garden. “Now all four of our fruit of the Spirit plants have names.” “Yep,” said Riley. “And they’re going to keep growing just like the fruit of the Spirit is growing in you.” –Kristin Beaven How about you? Did you know that, if you’re a Christian, you have fruit growing in your life? When we trust Jesus as our Savior, the Holy Spirit begins to work in our hearts so that His ways grow in us like fruit in a garden. As He fills our hearts with love, He grows the fruit of the Spirit in our lives to make us more like Jesus. Trust Him to fill your life with good fruit so others can see His love. Today's Key Verse: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: God grows fruit in Christians’ lives

The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 1) 3d92a2c2-c8a1-4bb7-a4a9-a5d3987341a0Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2026) As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2026)cde0eceb-e84b-4591-b5e5-6f6474b7fbe9Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2026) Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2026)5778824e-33b4-4b62-98ed-f345f092c58cThu, 16 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Symbols of the Church (2026) There are many different symbols of the Church that can help us to understand it. We learn some of these symbols today, including a sheepfold, a cultivated field, the building of God, the spotless lamb, the bride of Christ, and our mother. Fr. Mike reminds us that, like us, the Church on earth needs constant reform. Jesus loves the Church and gave himself up for her. If we have any hostility or indifference toward the Church, we must check our hearts and pray to love what God loves. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 753-757. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are many different symbols of the Church that can help us to understand it. We learn some of these symbols today, including a sheepfold, a cultivated field, the building of God, the spotless lamb, the bride of Christ, and our mother. Fr. Mike reminds us that, like us, the Church on earth needs constant reform. Jesus loves the Church and gave himself up for her. If we have any hostility or indifference toward the Church, we must check our hearts and pray to love what God loves. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 753-757. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 106: Symbols of the Church (2026)0e936859-45e5-4389-bfa8-6cef2b80d9f6Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#411: A Hand Made Whole- Mark part 10Mark 3:1–6 In today’s story, Jesus enters a synagogue on the Sabbath and meets a man with a shriveled hand. While others watch closely—waiting to see if Jesus will break their rules—Jesus does something unexpected. He heals. But instead of celebrating, the religious leaders become angry. Why? Because they cared more about their rules… than people. In this episode, we explore what the Sabbath was meant to be, what the Pharisees misunderstood, and what it means to truly love God and others. 🔑 Key Truth God’s laws are rooted in love—and they teach us how to love Him and others well. Try asking your kids these questions this week: 👉 “Why does this rule exist?” 👉 “Does following it help us love others?” 👉 “Have you ever heard someone use one of God’s laws in the wrong way—maybe adding to it or twisting it?” Want to join the impact? If this podcast has blessed your family and you’d like to play a part in helping it continue to reach children with God’s Word, there are 2 simple ways to support the ministry: 1.Join the Family Library on PatreonWhen you join, you’ll get ad free episodes and access to weekly resources designed to help your family go deeper, including things like bonus content, parent resources, coloring pages, and more ⁠Join here: ⁠ 2. Give a one-time donationIf you’d rather make a one-time gift, that is a wonderful way to help support the ongoing work and impact of Kids Bible Stories. ⁠Give here:⁠ Thank you for helping keep Kids Bible Stories going and growing for families all over the world.

Mark 3:1–6 In today’s story, Jesus enters a synagogue on the Sabbath and meets a man with a shriveled hand. While others watch closely—waiting to see if Jesus will break their rules—Jesus does something unexpected. He heals. But instead of celebrating, the religious leaders become angry. Why? Because they cared more about their rules… than people. In this episode, we explore what the Sabbath was meant to be, what the Pharisees misunderstood, and what it means to truly love God and others. 🔑 Key Truth God’s laws are rooted in love—and they teach us how to love Him and others well. Try asking your kids these questions this week: 👉 “Why does this rule exist?” 👉 “Does following it help us love others?” 👉 “Have you ever heard someone use one of God’s laws in the wrong way—maybe adding to it or twisting it?” Want to join the impact? If this podcast has blessed your family and you’d like to play a part in helping it continue to reach children with God’s Word, there are 2 simple ways to support the ministry: 1.Join the Family Library on PatreonWhen you join, you’ll get ad free episodes and access to weekly resources designed to help your family go deeper, including things like bonus content, parent resources, coloring pages, and more ⁠Join here: ⁠ 2. Give a one-time donationIf you’d rather make a one-time gift, that is a wonderful way to help support the ongoing work and impact of Kids Bible Stories. ⁠Give here:⁠ Thank you for helping keep Kids Bible Stories going and growing for families all over the world.

full#411: A Hand Made Whole- Mark part 10648b4432-ffad-4b46-bc5e-c747ff6369edWed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000903https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Case Re-Examined: Father Martins Breaks Down "Dynasty of Death"The first case file of Season 2, "Dynasty of Death", is intense and theologically complex. From the appearance of a strange visitor in the exorcism room to the breaking of a generational curse, this case reminds us that God can show up in the strangest of ways and that we should trust him in all circumstances. Subscribe to the Vault Here Check out the Ryan Bethea Show here Mars Men- Head to MenGoToMars.com and get 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.” Runewood Rosaries- Get 15% off your order when you use our promo code EXFILES at Runewoodrosary.com. Thank you to our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first case file of Season 2, "Dynasty of Death", is intense and theologically complex. From the appearance of a strange visitor in the exorcism room to the breaking of a generational curse, this case reminds us that God can show up in the strangest of ways and that we should trust him in all circumstances. Subscribe to the Vault Here Check out the Ryan Bethea Show here Mars Men- Head to MenGoToMars.com and get 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.” Runewood Rosaries- Get 15% off your order when you use our promo code EXFILES at Runewoodrosary.com. Thank you to our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullThe Case Re-Examined: Father Martins Breaks Down "Dynasty of Death"07cf6727-8cb3-42aa-aa50-b412e04db337Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Taking Turns Read: Psalm 133:1; Philippians 2:14-16; Colossians 3:23 George rubbed his stomach and John licked his lips as they entered the kitchen. “That sure was a good meal,” said George. “I love that chicken Mom makes.” John set his plate in the sink with a clang. “But look at all the dirty dishes,” he said. “The sink is full of them. I’m glad it’s your turn to clean up.” “It’s not my turn. I did dishes last night. Don’t you remember?” John put his hands on his hips. “I know you did them last night, but last week I did them two nights in a row because you had soccer practice. So you owe me.” Mom entered the kitchen. “Goodness, boys. Do you have to fight about everything? I worked hard to make this meal because I know it’s one of your favorites. I’d appreciate your help cleaning up.” John pointed his finger at George, and George stuck out his tongue. “You know what the Bible says?” Mom asked. “It says lots of things,” said George. “In the book of Philippians, Paul tells us to do everything without complaining or arguing.” “Everything?” asked John. “Even dishes? I bet Paul never had to do dishes.” “Maybe not,” Mom said. “But he worked really hard as a missionary. And he also worked as a tentmaker because he didn’t want to ask for money. In Colossians, another book of the Bible, Paul tells us to do our work willingly and joyfully because we’re really doing it for Jesus, who willingly died on the cross to save us. And do you know what else the Bible says?” George and John both answered at the same time. “It says lots of things.” Mom smiled. “In Psalms it says it is good and pleasant when brothers live in unity.” George and John glared at each other. Then George’s lips curved up the tiniest bit. Then John grinned even more. And suddenly they were both laughing. “I know you did the dishes last night,” said John. “Sometimes when I have band rehearsal, you do them two nights in a row, and I don’t always repay you. So I can do them tonight.” “Or maybe we can do them together,” George said as he picked up a dish towel. “You wash, I dry?” John nodded and flicked on the faucet. –Carol Raj How about you? Do you complain about work you have to do? Do you argue with others when it seems like you’re doing more than they are? Instead of complaining and arguing, think of chores and other tasks as opportunities to show others God’s love. The Bible tells us that Jesus is the one we’re truly working for, and when we do our work out of love and joy, we reflect Him. Today's Key Verse: Do everything without complaining or arguing. Philippians 2:14 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Help without complaining

Read: Psalm 133:1; Philippians 2:14-16; Colossians 3:23 George rubbed his stomach and John licked his lips as they entered the kitchen. “That sure was a good meal,” said George. “I love that chicken Mom makes.” John set his plate in the sink with a clang. “But look at all the dirty dishes,” he said. “The sink is full of them. I’m glad it’s your turn to clean up.” “It’s not my turn. I did dishes last night. Don’t you remember?” John put his hands on his hips. “I know you did them last night, but last week I did them two nights in a row because you had soccer practice. So you owe me.” Mom entered the kitchen. “Goodness, boys. Do you have to fight about everything? I worked hard to make this meal because I know it’s one of your favorites. I’d appreciate your help cleaning up.” John pointed his finger at George, and George stuck out his tongue. “You know what the Bible says?” Mom asked. “It says lots of things,” said George. “In the book of Philippians, Paul tells us to do everything without complaining or arguing.” “Everything?” asked John. “Even dishes? I bet Paul never had to do dishes.” “Maybe not,” Mom said. “But he worked really hard as a missionary. And he also worked as a tentmaker because he didn’t want to ask for money. In Colossians, another book of the Bible, Paul tells us to do our work willingly and joyfully because we’re really doing it for Jesus, who willingly died on the cross to save us. And do you know what else the Bible says?” George and John both answered at the same time. “It says lots of things.” Mom smiled. “In Psalms it says it is good and pleasant when brothers live in unity.” George and John glared at each other. Then George’s lips curved up the tiniest bit. Then John grinned even more. And suddenly they were both laughing. “I know you did the dishes last night,” said John. “Sometimes when I have band rehearsal, you do them two nights in a row, and I don’t always repay you. So I can do them tonight.” “Or maybe we can do them together,” George said as he picked up a dish towel. “You wash, I dry?” John nodded and flicked on the faucet. –Carol Raj How about you? Do you complain about work you have to do? Do you argue with others when it seems like you’re doing more than they are? Instead of complaining and arguing, think of chores and other tasks as opportunities to show others God’s love. The Bible tells us that Jesus is the one we’re truly working for, and when we do our work out of love and joy, we reflect Him. Today's Key Verse: Do everything without complaining or arguing. Philippians 2:14 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Help without complaining

Taking Turns 507e1674-c54f-47f0-b5ae-dc8cf317f3a6Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: It Is Finished (2026) In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today's readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today's readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 105: It Is Finished (2026)f4358790-e7e2-43f0-b4e5-0f1213a22b1bWed, 15 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: Christ’s Church and its Mission (2026) The Church has no other light than Christ's, and the Holy Spirit is the source of all its holiness. We believe that the Church is "holy," "catholic," "one," and "apostolic." Fr. Mike explains that Jesus has promised to guide the Church in the truth. Members of the Church are called and uniquely belong to the Lord. We also learn that the word 'church' has three inseparable meanings: the liturgical assembly, the local community, and the universal community of believers. The Church draws her life from the body of Christ and so becomes Christ's body. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 748-752. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church has no other light than Christ's, and the Holy Spirit is the source of all its holiness. We believe that the Church is "holy," "catholic," "one," and "apostolic." Fr. Mike explains that Jesus has promised to guide the Church in the truth. Members of the Church are called and uniquely belong to the Lord. We also learn that the word 'church' has three inseparable meanings: the liturgical assembly, the local community, and the universal community of believers. The Church draws her life from the body of Christ and so becomes Christ's body. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 748-752. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 105: Christ’s Church and its Mission (2026)051289fc-4cbc-4de8-8d30-a939abb5ce0fWed, 15 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Okapi Ears Read: Job 12:7-10; Matthew 6:26 “Mom, what is this animal?” Tiana asked as she gazed past the zoo fence. The animal looked strong like a horse, but it had the stripes of a zebra on its legs. “Is it a type of zebra?” Mom looked at the plate in front of the cage. “It’s an okapi. It’s related to the giraffe.” “Not a zebra?” Tiana asked, wondering where the dark brown on the animal’s head and back came from. It was kind of cute with its big ears. “Do you think okapis have good hearing?” “Not sure, but they can lick their own ears!” Mom exclaimed. “They have long, blueish tongues that help them reach and grab hold of leaves they want to eat. That’s crazy!” “I hope I see one stick out its tongue today.” Tiana watched the okapis closely, hoping to catch a glimpse of one licking its ear. “They also have oily coats that make rain slide right off,” Mom said as she continued reading the plate. “So, they never get wet.” “That’s super cool,” Tiana said, still staring at the animals. “Tiana, how did the okapi learn to get an oily coat?” Mom asked her. “Do you think they rub their backs in a puddle of oil?” Tiana frowned. “No, that’s silly. They were made that way.” “Made that way by who?” Mom asked. “God,” Tiana answered. “He made everything.” “He did, didn’t He? He gave them their ears and tongues and oily skin. He clearly cares a whole lot about okapis.” Tiana shrugged. “I guess.” “If God cares so much about these animals, how much more do you think He cares about you?” Mom asked gently. “I know you’ve been having a hard time since I started dating Rod. I know you miss your dad. I just want you to remember that Jesus loves you and is always with you. He came to earth and died to save you, and He cares about every detail of your life. You can talk to Him about anything—big or small.” “I’m glad God cares about me.” Tiana watched one of the okapis lie down and lick its ear. She smiled. “And I’m glad He cares about okapis too.” –Kimberly Brokish How about you? Do you ever wonder if God cares about you? He does. When you look at the amazing way He created each animal and gave it exactly what it needs, you can see how much He cares about His creation. Yet the Bible says He cares about us even more than animals. He made us in His image and sent His Son, Jesus, to save us so we could have eternal life with Him. You can talk to Him about anything, knowing He cares about you. Today's Key Verse: Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God cares about you

Read: Job 12:7-10; Matthew 6:26 “Mom, what is this animal?” Tiana asked as she gazed past the zoo fence. The animal looked strong like a horse, but it had the stripes of a zebra on its legs. “Is it a type of zebra?” Mom looked at the plate in front of the cage. “It’s an okapi. It’s related to the giraffe.” “Not a zebra?” Tiana asked, wondering where the dark brown on the animal’s head and back came from. It was kind of cute with its big ears. “Do you think okapis have good hearing?” “Not sure, but they can lick their own ears!” Mom exclaimed. “They have long, blueish tongues that help them reach and grab hold of leaves they want to eat. That’s crazy!” “I hope I see one stick out its tongue today.” Tiana watched the okapis closely, hoping to catch a glimpse of one licking its ear. “They also have oily coats that make rain slide right off,” Mom said as she continued reading the plate. “So, they never get wet.” “That’s super cool,” Tiana said, still staring at the animals. “Tiana, how did the okapi learn to get an oily coat?” Mom asked her. “Do you think they rub their backs in a puddle of oil?” Tiana frowned. “No, that’s silly. They were made that way.” “Made that way by who?” Mom asked. “God,” Tiana answered. “He made everything.” “He did, didn’t He? He gave them their ears and tongues and oily skin. He clearly cares a whole lot about okapis.” Tiana shrugged. “I guess.” “If God cares so much about these animals, how much more do you think He cares about you?” Mom asked gently. “I know you’ve been having a hard time since I started dating Rod. I know you miss your dad. I just want you to remember that Jesus loves you and is always with you. He came to earth and died to save you, and He cares about every detail of your life. You can talk to Him about anything—big or small.” “I’m glad God cares about me.” Tiana watched one of the okapis lie down and lick its ear. She smiled. “And I’m glad He cares about okapis too.” –Kimberly Brokish How about you? Do you ever wonder if God cares about you? He does. When you look at the amazing way He created each animal and gave it exactly what it needs, you can see how much He cares about His creation. Yet the Bible says He cares about us even more than animals. He made us in His image and sent His Son, Jesus, to save us so we could have eternal life with Him. You can talk to Him about anything, knowing He cares about you. Today's Key Verse: Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God cares about you

Okapi Ears 80b7e36e-e622-4f17-88d1-1e5b72b731bcTue, 14 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2026) Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ's trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today's readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ's trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today's readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2026)73e4868c-7e8f-4736-af67-4a21498db7ecTue, 14 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Holy Spirit and the Church (2026) As we conclude this article on the Holy Spirit, the Catechism teaches us today about the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Church. Fr. Mike breaks down the four main ways the Holy Spirit is active in the mission of Christ and how the life of the Church completes that mission. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 737-747. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we conclude this article on the Holy Spirit, the Catechism teaches us today about the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Church. Fr. Mike breaks down the four main ways the Holy Spirit is active in the mission of Christ and how the life of the Church completes that mission. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 737-747. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 104: The Holy Spirit and the Church (2026)d73a8c46-bc06-44ee-83c9-e0c59a682462Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Iran War Expert: The Most Dangerous Stage Begins Now4 weeks ago he predicted America would send troops to Iran, now Robert Pape returns to reveal what could happen next! Robert Pape is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and one of the world's leading authorities on military strategy and security affairs. He has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and bombing campaigns and is the author of 'Our Own Worst Enemies: America and the Age of Violent Populism'. He explains: ◼ The 4-stage escalation trap and why every prediction he made has come true ◼ How Iran and Russia controlling 30% of the world's oil could crash your economy ◼ Why killing Iran's leaders is making the country stronger, not weaker ◼ Why America can bomb Iran's nuclear sites but still can't stop them getting the bomb ◼ The only deal that could stop Iran getting nuclear weapons and why it probably won't happen Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:18 20 Years Of War Games Predicted This Conflict 00:06:04 Bombing Iran’s Nuclear Sites Might Backfire 00:07:42 How US Pressure Strengthened Iran 00:11:59 Iran’s Hidden Power Structure Revealed 00:14:37 The Final Stage Of The Escalation Trap 00:17:11 Iran As The Fourth Global Power Center 00:23:53 What Happens Next If No One Backs Down 00:26:04 Iran Has Been Seriously Underestimated 00:27:22 Is US Intelligence Reliant On Israel? 00:31:45 What If This Turns Into A Ground War 00:40:03 A Civilization Could Die Tonight 00:43:59 What This War Means For Ordinary Iranians 00:50:05 Ads 00:52:13 Is The US Locked Into A Long War? 00:55:22 Iran’s 10-Point Plan Explained 00:57:14 The Shifting Global Power Balance 01:00:53 Why US Oil Prices Are Rising 01:04:48 If You Were Trump: What Would You Do? 01:06:59 If Israel Joins The Nuclear Treaty 01:09:37 What Experts Think Happens Next 01:13:29 Ads 01:15:23 What Iran Would Do With Nuclear Weapons 01:17:36 Has Trump Lost Control? 01:21:05 What This Means For Europe 01:28:05 What Can The Average Person Do? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Robert: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6mSph0Q Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/B78CjwW You can purchase Robert’s book, ‘Our Own Worst Enemies: America and the Age of Violent Populism’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Ajkhyts  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb   Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven

4 weeks ago he predicted America would send troops to Iran, now Robert Pape returns to reveal what could happen next! Robert Pape is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and one of the world's leading authorities on military strategy and security affairs. He has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and bombing campaigns and is the author of 'Our Own Worst Enemies: America and the Age of Violent Populism'. He explains: ◼ The 4-stage escalation trap and why every prediction he made has come true ◼ How Iran and Russia controlling 30% of the world's oil could crash your economy ◼ Why killing Iran's leaders is making the country stronger, not weaker ◼ Why America can bomb Iran's nuclear sites but still can't stop them getting the bomb ◼ The only deal that could stop Iran getting nuclear weapons and why it probably won't happen Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:18 20 Years Of War Games Predicted This Conflict 00:06:04 Bombing Iran’s Nuclear Sites Might Backfire 00:07:42 How US Pressure Strengthened Iran 00:11:59 Iran’s Hidden Power Structure Revealed 00:14:37 The Final Stage Of The Escalation Trap 00:17:11 Iran As The Fourth Global Power Center 00:23:53 What Happens Next If No One Backs Down 00:26:04 Iran Has Been Seriously Underestimated 00:27:22 Is US Intelligence Reliant On Israel? 00:31:45 What If This Turns Into A Ground War 00:40:03 A Civilization Could Die Tonight 00:43:59 What This War Means For Ordinary Iranians 00:50:05 Ads 00:52:13 Is The US Locked Into A Long War? 00:55:22 Iran’s 10-Point Plan Explained 00:57:14 The Shifting Global Power Balance 01:00:53 Why US Oil Prices Are Rising 01:04:48 If You Were Trump: What Would You Do? 01:06:59 If Israel Joins The Nuclear Treaty 01:09:37 What Experts Think Happens Next 01:13:29 Ads 01:15:23 What Iran Would Do With Nuclear Weapons 01:17:36 Has Trump Lost Control? 01:21:05 What This Means For Europe 01:28:05 What Can The Average Person Do? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Robert: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6mSph0Q Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/B78CjwW You can purchase Robert’s book, ‘Our Own Worst Enemies: America and the Age of Violent Populism’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Ajkhyts  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb   Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven

fullThe Iran War Expert: The Most Dangerous Stage Begins Nowd8c5f8c3-e3bb-4f54-8203-f20ff6438ef1Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +00005792https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Wrong Way Read: Philippians 3:4-9 As Dad and Micah walked into the station, the train on the track gave two long whistles. “It looks like our train is almost ready to pull out—we must be later than I thought!” said Dad. “Good thing I got our tickets ahead of time. Come on!” They made a dash for it and were just settling down in their seats when the train began to move. Micah was so excited he could hardly sit still. “I can’t believe we’re really going to see the Cubs play in person! How many miles is it to Chicago, Dad?” “I don’t know exactly. You can ask the conductor. Here he comes now—get your ticket ready! Here, you can give him mine too.” The conductor approached, and Micah proudly held out the tickets. “Thank you, young man,” the conductor said. He looked at the tickets, and then turned to Dad. “Sir, I’m afraid you’ve either got the wrong tickets or the wrong train. Your tickets are for Chicago, but this train is going to St. Louis.” “Oh no!” exclaimed Dad. “How could I have made such a mistake? I was sure I had the right train.” “You can get off at the next station,” the conductor said. “Then you can catch the first train back the other way. It shouldn’t take too long.” “Are we going to make it to Chicago, Dad?” Micah asked anxiously. “What about the ball game?” “I think we’ll still make it to the game,” Dad assured him. “You know, Micah, this kind of thing happens a lot.” “You mean a lot of people get on the wrong train?” Micah asked. “I was thinking of something even worse than that,” Dad replied. “Everyone wants to go to heaven someday, but when we try to get there the wrong way, it’s like we’re on the wrong train. No matter how good we try to be, the Bible says we won’t get to heaven by anything we do. Do you know the way that does lead to heaven, Micah?” “Sure,” Micah answered. “Jesus says He’s the way.” “Right,” said Dad. “He’s the one and only way to heaven. We can only have eternal life with God by trusting in Him.” –Harry C. Trover How about you? Are you trying to get to heaven by living a good life? By going to church, giving to people in need, or doing nice things for others? If so, you’re going the wrong way! None of those things will get you to heaven. Jesus is the only way. It’s not what you do, but what He did for you on the cross, that gives you eternal life. Trust in Him today! (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus is the way to heaven

Read: Philippians 3:4-9 As Dad and Micah walked into the station, the train on the track gave two long whistles. “It looks like our train is almost ready to pull out—we must be later than I thought!” said Dad. “Good thing I got our tickets ahead of time. Come on!” They made a dash for it and were just settling down in their seats when the train began to move. Micah was so excited he could hardly sit still. “I can’t believe we’re really going to see the Cubs play in person! How many miles is it to Chicago, Dad?” “I don’t know exactly. You can ask the conductor. Here he comes now—get your ticket ready! Here, you can give him mine too.” The conductor approached, and Micah proudly held out the tickets. “Thank you, young man,” the conductor said. He looked at the tickets, and then turned to Dad. “Sir, I’m afraid you’ve either got the wrong tickets or the wrong train. Your tickets are for Chicago, but this train is going to St. Louis.” “Oh no!” exclaimed Dad. “How could I have made such a mistake? I was sure I had the right train.” “You can get off at the next station,” the conductor said. “Then you can catch the first train back the other way. It shouldn’t take too long.” “Are we going to make it to Chicago, Dad?” Micah asked anxiously. “What about the ball game?” “I think we’ll still make it to the game,” Dad assured him. “You know, Micah, this kind of thing happens a lot.” “You mean a lot of people get on the wrong train?” Micah asked. “I was thinking of something even worse than that,” Dad replied. “Everyone wants to go to heaven someday, but when we try to get there the wrong way, it’s like we’re on the wrong train. No matter how good we try to be, the Bible says we won’t get to heaven by anything we do. Do you know the way that does lead to heaven, Micah?” “Sure,” Micah answered. “Jesus says He’s the way.” “Right,” said Dad. “He’s the one and only way to heaven. We can only have eternal life with God by trusting in Him.” –Harry C. Trover How about you? Are you trying to get to heaven by living a good life? By going to church, giving to people in need, or doing nice things for others? If so, you’re going the wrong way! None of those things will get you to heaven. Jesus is the only way. It’s not what you do, but what He did for you on the cross, that gives you eternal life. Trust in Him today! (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus is the way to heaven

The Wrong Way d189fb48-d2d7-443b-a210-041bf2470d1bMon, 13 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2026) Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas' life, and highlights Jesus' words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today's readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas' life, and highlights Jesus' words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today's readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2026)346465c9-7069-4295-92b1-b6f297198f45Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: The Power of Pentecost (2026) Pentecost marks the beginning of the age of the Church, the time in which the Kingdom is inherited but not fully consummated. Today, we dive into the meaning and significance of Pentecost for our lives. Fr. Mike explains how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost fulfills Christ’s Passover. On that glorious day, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit fully revealed themselves in the Trinity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit heals our wounded nature and empowers us to love as God loves through the various gifts of the Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 731-736. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Pentecost marks the beginning of the age of the Church, the time in which the Kingdom is inherited but not fully consummated. Today, we dive into the meaning and significance of Pentecost for our lives. Fr. Mike explains how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost fulfills Christ’s Passover. On that glorious day, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit fully revealed themselves in the Trinity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit heals our wounded nature and empowers us to love as God loves through the various gifts of the Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 731-736. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 103: The Power of Pentecost (2026)248c9b3b-ae02-4bb2-8ad2-e0115695ea56Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Things I Remember Read: Psalm 119:9-16 Manuel looked up when Grandpa walked into the room. “Do you know where I left my glasses?” Grandpa asked as he reached for his Bible. Grandma sighed. “Did you lose those glasses again? You had them on when you paid the pizza delivery man.” “We didn’t order pizza today. That was yesterday,” said Grandpa. “Somebody else was here today. Now…” He stopped a moment to cough. “Your cough doesn’t seem to be getting better,” Grandma said. “You’d better get more medicine.” “I just got some,” said Grandpa. He paused and furrowed his brows. “Leo!” he suddenly called out, making Manuel jump. “That’s who came today!” Grandpa turned to Manuel. “Leo lives next door, and he picks up medicine for me.” Just then Manuel spied Grandpa’s glasses lying on the table. “Here are your glasses, Grandpa.” “Oh good, you found them,” Grandma said. “Now, if only I could find mine!” Manuel grinned. “They’re on your head, Grandma!” “Oh, look at that!” Grandma laughed. “I don’t remember putting them on.” Grandpa put on his glasses and opened the Bible he was holding. “Are you gonna memorize some verses, Grandpa?” Manuel asked. Grandpa shook his head. “Not today, but we used to memorize whole chapters when we were kids.” “That’s right,” said Grandma. “Sometimes when our eyes are tired now, we just say some of them together.” “Wait a minute,” Manuel said with a puzzled look. “You can’t remember things that happened today—even just a little while ago—so how do you remember things you learned when you were kids?” Grandpa smiled. “The things we learn as kids just stick in our brains better, I guess. The older you get, the harder it is to remember things. That’s why we encourage you to read and memorize God’s Word as much as you can now, while you’re young.” Grandma nodded. “The verses I learned as a child have stuck with me all through my life. They’ve reminded me in difficult times that I belong to Jesus and that He’s always with me. That’s something I’ll never forget!” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Are you hiding God’s Word in your heart? One way to do that is by memorizing Bible verses. Try it now with today’s key verse. Read it over a few times, then shut your eyes and see if you can say it out loud. Try to do that with a different verse every day or week. But don’t just memorize the words—think about what God is telling you. Use His Word to help you remember His truth and promises. Today's Key Verse: Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:11 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Memorize Bible verses

Read: Psalm 119:9-16 Manuel looked up when Grandpa walked into the room. “Do you know where I left my glasses?” Grandpa asked as he reached for his Bible. Grandma sighed. “Did you lose those glasses again? You had them on when you paid the pizza delivery man.” “We didn’t order pizza today. That was yesterday,” said Grandpa. “Somebody else was here today. Now…” He stopped a moment to cough. “Your cough doesn’t seem to be getting better,” Grandma said. “You’d better get more medicine.” “I just got some,” said Grandpa. He paused and furrowed his brows. “Leo!” he suddenly called out, making Manuel jump. “That’s who came today!” Grandpa turned to Manuel. “Leo lives next door, and he picks up medicine for me.” Just then Manuel spied Grandpa’s glasses lying on the table. “Here are your glasses, Grandpa.” “Oh good, you found them,” Grandma said. “Now, if only I could find mine!” Manuel grinned. “They’re on your head, Grandma!” “Oh, look at that!” Grandma laughed. “I don’t remember putting them on.” Grandpa put on his glasses and opened the Bible he was holding. “Are you gonna memorize some verses, Grandpa?” Manuel asked. Grandpa shook his head. “Not today, but we used to memorize whole chapters when we were kids.” “That’s right,” said Grandma. “Sometimes when our eyes are tired now, we just say some of them together.” “Wait a minute,” Manuel said with a puzzled look. “You can’t remember things that happened today—even just a little while ago—so how do you remember things you learned when you were kids?” Grandpa smiled. “The things we learn as kids just stick in our brains better, I guess. The older you get, the harder it is to remember things. That’s why we encourage you to read and memorize God’s Word as much as you can now, while you’re young.” Grandma nodded. “The verses I learned as a child have stuck with me all through my life. They’ve reminded me in difficult times that I belong to Jesus and that He’s always with me. That’s something I’ll never forget!” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Are you hiding God’s Word in your heart? One way to do that is by memorizing Bible verses. Try it now with today’s key verse. Read it over a few times, then shut your eyes and see if you can say it out loud. Try to do that with a different verse every day or week. But don’t just memorize the words—think about what God is telling you. Use His Word to help you remember His truth and promises. Today's Key Verse: Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:11 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Memorize Bible verses

The Things I Remember f314fe2a-7264-4228-88f7-7b84361781b6Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2026) Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we've seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today's readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we've seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today's readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2026)5453f0a6-e3c9-40f1-9cfd-df07d2279a3cSun, 12 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Holy Spirit’s Mission (2026) The working of the Holy Spirit in and through Mary and the Son is a pivotal part of God's plan of salvation. The Catechism today reveals to us how the Holy Spirit prepared Mary to fulfill the Father's plan and manifest the Son to humanity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit and the Son work together in a joint mission. Finally, Fr. Mike highlights how Mary's humility is essential to her role as the "masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time." Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 721-730. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The working of the Holy Spirit in and through Mary and the Son is a pivotal part of God's plan of salvation. The Catechism today reveals to us how the Holy Spirit prepared Mary to fulfill the Father's plan and manifest the Son to humanity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit and the Son work together in a joint mission. Finally, Fr. Mike highlights how Mary's humility is essential to her role as the "masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time." Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 721-730. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 102: The Holy Spirit’s Mission (2026)f3d931fc-4c3f-4de6-a6fa-f6740aa3b31dSun, 12 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/12/26 The Next...: The Next Confession Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. It’s not about your first or last confession. It’s about your next one. The Christian life doesn’t end with a first confession, baptism, or Easter moment, it continues through the next step. What keeps love alive is not looking back, but continually returning to Christ through confession, mercy, and grace. Each “next” encounter with Jesus strengthens faith and guards against a cold heart. Mass Readings from April 12, 2026: Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31

Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. It’s not about your first or last confession. It’s about your next one. The Christian life doesn’t end with a first confession, baptism, or Easter moment, it continues through the next step. What keeps love alive is not looking back, but continually returning to Christ through confession, mercy, and grace. Each “next” encounter with Jesus strengthens faith and guards against a cold heart. Mass Readings from April 12, 2026: Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31

full04/12/26 The Next...: The Next Confession200ec744-2a34-4e50-8a70-4fff238013eaSat, 11 Apr 2026 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Stinky Sins Read: 1 John 1:5-9 “Ronan!” Mom called. “Can you take out the trash, please? I had to get rid of the old trash can, so you’ll just have to stack the bags in the garage for now.” Ronan scowled. “Why can’t Daisy put it out for once? All she ever does is sit around and text her friends.” Daisy scowled back at him. “At least I have friends!” “Both of you, stop it!” said Mom. “Why do you kids have to fight all the time?” Ronan didn’t say anything more as he grudgingly took out the trash. When they pulled into the garage a couple days later, Daisy held her nose as she got out of the car. “Ugh! Something stinks in here!” “It’s the trash!” said Mom. “Let’s move these bags out to the driveway. I’ll text Dad and remind him to pick up a new trash can on his way home.” “Hey! Come back here and help!” Ronan called to Daisy, who was going into the house. “No wonder you didn’t get a part in the school play—they must have known you’d be too lazy to learn your lines!” Daisy kicked at the bag he was holding. “Be quiet, dummy!” she yelled. “That’s enough!” Mom said sternly. “You’ll both help.” When they finished, Mom made them go to the kitchen and sit down. “Your attitudes remind me of that trash,” she told them. “Sorry,” Ronan muttered. “Can I get up now?” “No!” Mom pulled out a chair and sat down. “The way you’ve been acting stinks worse than the trash you took out of the garage today. Things like bad attitudes, selfishness, and jealousy hurt people Jesus wants us to love and drive them away from us. That’s why we need to confess those stinky sins to Jesus. He’ll forgive us and make us clean. He’ll also help us apologize to others for what we’ve done and replace mean, selfish attitudes with kindness and love.” Daisy and Ronan were quiet for a moment, then they looked at each other. “I’m sorry,” they said in unison. That made them smile. Mom stood up and grinned. “It smells better in here already!” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Have you noticed any trash in your life lately? Sins like meanness, gossip, laziness, selfishness, and unkind words can really stink up your life and hurt your relationships with others. Ask Jesus to take out the trash! When you confess your sins to Him, He forgives you and makes you clean. Then trust Him to help you tell others you’re sorry and replace unkind attitudes with His love. Today's Key Verse: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Confess sin and be clean

Read: 1 John 1:5-9 “Ronan!” Mom called. “Can you take out the trash, please? I had to get rid of the old trash can, so you’ll just have to stack the bags in the garage for now.” Ronan scowled. “Why can’t Daisy put it out for once? All she ever does is sit around and text her friends.” Daisy scowled back at him. “At least I have friends!” “Both of you, stop it!” said Mom. “Why do you kids have to fight all the time?” Ronan didn’t say anything more as he grudgingly took out the trash. When they pulled into the garage a couple days later, Daisy held her nose as she got out of the car. “Ugh! Something stinks in here!” “It’s the trash!” said Mom. “Let’s move these bags out to the driveway. I’ll text Dad and remind him to pick up a new trash can on his way home.” “Hey! Come back here and help!” Ronan called to Daisy, who was going into the house. “No wonder you didn’t get a part in the school play—they must have known you’d be too lazy to learn your lines!” Daisy kicked at the bag he was holding. “Be quiet, dummy!” she yelled. “That’s enough!” Mom said sternly. “You’ll both help.” When they finished, Mom made them go to the kitchen and sit down. “Your attitudes remind me of that trash,” she told them. “Sorry,” Ronan muttered. “Can I get up now?” “No!” Mom pulled out a chair and sat down. “The way you’ve been acting stinks worse than the trash you took out of the garage today. Things like bad attitudes, selfishness, and jealousy hurt people Jesus wants us to love and drive them away from us. That’s why we need to confess those stinky sins to Jesus. He’ll forgive us and make us clean. He’ll also help us apologize to others for what we’ve done and replace mean, selfish attitudes with kindness and love.” Daisy and Ronan were quiet for a moment, then they looked at each other. “I’m sorry,” they said in unison. That made them smile. Mom stood up and grinned. “It smells better in here already!” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Have you noticed any trash in your life lately? Sins like meanness, gossip, laziness, selfishness, and unkind words can really stink up your life and hurt your relationships with others. Ask Jesus to take out the trash! When you confess your sins to Him, He forgives you and makes you clean. Then trust Him to help you tell others you’re sorry and replace unkind attitudes with His love. Today's Key Verse: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Confess sin and be clean

Stinky Sins b9633eec-4a4c-446f-833c-38c056c1b598Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2026) Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today's readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today's readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2026)7e09be90-c222-404d-a2d3-20bf8e06db60Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Expecting the Messiah (2026) Fr. Mike continues to explore the joint mission of the Word and Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Together, we unpack how the Holy Spirit has been moving the prophets, particularly the prophet Isaiah. We learn how the characteristics of the Messiah are revealed, above all, in the “Servant Songs.” We also examine the Holy Spirit’s role in John the Baptist recognizing Christ as Messiah, even from within the womb. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 711-720. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues to explore the joint mission of the Word and Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Together, we unpack how the Holy Spirit has been moving the prophets, particularly the prophet Isaiah. We learn how the characteristics of the Messiah are revealed, above all, in the “Servant Songs.” We also examine the Holy Spirit’s role in John the Baptist recognizing Christ as Messiah, even from within the womb. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 711-720. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 101: Expecting the Messiah (2026)d7ecb116-3cc0-4d52-b059-bcdee8b0f5f2Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsthe secret to being okay (even when you're not)Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the entire book of Philippians. We read Philippians together back in November but the Word of God is alive and it is always relevant. Whether you have already read it or maybe you have been meaning to, we encourage you to sit with God as we open His word together. "But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior." Philippians 3:20 _____________________________________________ ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ Use code COFFEE for 15% off at ➤ oneskin.co ☆ Download the FREE Upside app now to find out how much money you could earn. Use code 'ONICE' to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas ➤ https://www.upside.com ☆ Head to ➤ AirDoctorPro.com and use code 'COFFEE' to get up to $300 off today! ☆ For up to 65% off your order, head to ➤ VeracityHealth.co and use code COFFEE ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the entire book of Philippians. We read Philippians together back in November but the Word of God is alive and it is always relevant. Whether you have already read it or maybe you have been meaning to, we encourage you to sit with God as we open His word together. "But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior." Philippians 3:20 _____________________________________________ ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ Use code COFFEE for 15% off at ➤ oneskin.co ☆ Download the FREE Upside app now to find out how much money you could earn. Use code 'ONICE' to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas ➤ https://www.upside.com ☆ Head to ➤ AirDoctorPro.com and use code 'COFFEE' to get up to $300 off today! ☆ For up to 65% off your order, head to ➤ VeracityHealth.co and use code COFFEE ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullthe secret to being okay (even when you're not)2610aa40-9631-4442-aae6-40850c851f36Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMegan Fate | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB! this week, we have a very special guest-- our friend, Megan Fate Marshmann. we tell the story of how she is divinely connected to Angela's getting sober 6 years ago and she gives us so much wisdom and leads us directly into the heart of Jesus. get your tissues ready. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book (http://girlsgonebible.com/book) JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm (https://ggb.supportingcast.fm) COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour (http://www.girlsgonebible.com/tour) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb (https://learn.nocd.com/ggb) Brodo Nourish your body with slow simmered, nutrient rich bone broth made from real, high quality ingredients. A simple, comforting way to support gut health, skin, and overall wellness. Get 20% off your first subscription plus an additional $10 off with code GGB at Brodo.com/GGB. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer). Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids' vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB (https://hiyahealth.com/GGB). Hosanna Revival Beautiful, thoughtfully designed Bibles and faith-based tools to help you stay rooted in the Word and deepen your relationship with God. Use code GGB at HosannaRevival.com for 15% off. Ladder App A science-backed supplement system designed to support performance, recovery, and daily wellness with high-quality ingredients you can trust. Start your free 7-day trial with no credit card at Ladder.fit/GGB and get $10 off your first month when you join with our link. PolicyGenius Easily compare life insurance options and secure your family's future today. Get started at PolicyGenius.com/GGB. Yappy Bracelets Meaningful, faith-based bracelets designed to remind you of what matters most. Simple, wearable pieces that carry intention and purpose every day. Get 15% off your order at YappyBracelets.com/GGB

Hiiii GGB! this week, we have a very special guest-- our friend, Megan Fate Marshmann. we tell the story of how she is divinely connected to Angela's getting sober 6 years ago and she gives us so much wisdom and leads us directly into the heart of Jesus. get your tissues ready. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book (http://girlsgonebible.com/book) JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm (https://ggb.supportingcast.fm) COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour (http://www.girlsgonebible.com/tour) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb (https://learn.nocd.com/ggb) Brodo Nourish your body with slow simmered, nutrient rich bone broth made from real, high quality ingredients. A simple, comforting way to support gut health, skin, and overall wellness. Get 20% off your first subscription plus an additional $10 off with code GGB at Brodo.com/GGB. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer). Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids' vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB (https://hiyahealth.com/GGB). Hosanna Revival Beautiful, thoughtfully designed Bibles and faith-based tools to help you stay rooted in the Word and deepen your relationship with God. Use code GGB at HosannaRevival.com for 15% off. Ladder App A science-backed supplement system designed to support performance, recovery, and daily wellness with high-quality ingredients you can trust. Start your free 7-day trial with no credit card at Ladder.fit/GGB and get $10 off your first month when you join with our link. PolicyGenius Easily compare life insurance options and secure your family's future today. Get started at PolicyGenius.com/GGB. Yappy Bracelets Meaningful, faith-based bracelets designed to remind you of what matters most. Simple, wearable pieces that carry intention and purpose every day. Get 15% off your order at YappyBracelets.com/GGB

fullMegan Fate | Girls Gone Bible3d06738b-cf7d-4d62-9e0b-9d5b40020886Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality! How To Rewrite Limiting BeliefsMarisa Peer is a renowned therapist and best-selling author, known for her work in personal growth and the mind-body connection. In this Moments episode, she explores how childhood experiences, shaped by family dynamics and unmet needs, create subconscious beliefs that influence how we see ourselves and the world. Marisa shares practical tools to shift these beliefs, and successfully reshape your reality. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/u9dMae0Kc2b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/48NKVd4Kc2b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Marisa Peer: https://marisapeer.com/

Marisa Peer is a renowned therapist and best-selling author, known for her work in personal growth and the mind-body connection. In this Moments episode, she explores how childhood experiences, shaped by family dynamics and unmet needs, create subconscious beliefs that influence how we see ourselves and the world. Marisa shares practical tools to shift these beliefs, and successfully reshape your reality. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/u9dMae0Kc2b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/48NKVd4Kc2b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Marisa Peer: https://marisapeer.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality! How To Rewrite Limiting Beliefs663d68a1-4db4-4256-a7a2-513e6f1474d7Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +00001181https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Leper Read: Isaiah 53:4-11 “Mom, I don’t understand this verse,” Alec said. “It’s Second Corinthians 5:21. ‘God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.’ I know it’s talking about Jesus, but what does it mean when it says He was made to be sin for us? Jesus never sinned, did He?” “No, He didn’t,” said Mom. “That’s why He was able to save us by taking our sin upon Himself. Let’s see if I can find a way to help you think about it.” She pulled up a picture on her phone. “Here’s a picture of a leper—a person who has leprosy. It’s a contagious disease mentioned often in the Bible, and it can still be found in some parts of the world today.” Alec looked at the picture and frowned. “That poor man. He doesn’t have any fingers or toes, just little stumps!” “Yes,” said Mom, “and he’s blind too. If you saw this man, what would you do for him?” Alec thought about it. “I would give him a drink of water and some food.” “But he’s dying,” said Mom. “Would you love him enough to get down beside him and take him in your arms and tell him that if he trusts in Jesus, he’ll go to heaven?” Alec hesitated, then nodded. “But I’d want to wear a mask so I wouldn’t get sick.” “But what if, in order to really help him, you had to get sick?” Mom asked. “What if you had the power to allow all of his sickness to flow into your body and let all of your strength and health flow into his? Would you do that?” Alec cringed at that idea. “I don’t think I could do that,” he said. “He has such a horrible disease!” Mom nodded. “Yet that’s what Jesus did for us, Alec. He never sinned, but He took all our sin upon Himself and died on the cross to take our punishment. That’s what caused Him to suffer so much—not just the physical pain of the crucifixion, but bearing the huge weight of our sin.” Alec thought it over. “I think I’m beginning to understand.” –Harry C. Trover How about you? Have you ever thought about what Jesus did when He died for your sins? He suffered great shame and horror by taking your sin upon Himself. He took your place on the cross so you could spend eternity in heaven with Him instead of hell—He loves you that much! Accept His sacrifice for your sins and trust Him as your Savior. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus took your sin upon Himself

Read: Isaiah 53:4-11 “Mom, I don’t understand this verse,” Alec said. “It’s Second Corinthians 5:21. ‘God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.’ I know it’s talking about Jesus, but what does it mean when it says He was made to be sin for us? Jesus never sinned, did He?” “No, He didn’t,” said Mom. “That’s why He was able to save us by taking our sin upon Himself. Let’s see if I can find a way to help you think about it.” She pulled up a picture on her phone. “Here’s a picture of a leper—a person who has leprosy. It’s a contagious disease mentioned often in the Bible, and it can still be found in some parts of the world today.” Alec looked at the picture and frowned. “That poor man. He doesn’t have any fingers or toes, just little stumps!” “Yes,” said Mom, “and he’s blind too. If you saw this man, what would you do for him?” Alec thought about it. “I would give him a drink of water and some food.” “But he’s dying,” said Mom. “Would you love him enough to get down beside him and take him in your arms and tell him that if he trusts in Jesus, he’ll go to heaven?” Alec hesitated, then nodded. “But I’d want to wear a mask so I wouldn’t get sick.” “But what if, in order to really help him, you had to get sick?” Mom asked. “What if you had the power to allow all of his sickness to flow into your body and let all of your strength and health flow into his? Would you do that?” Alec cringed at that idea. “I don’t think I could do that,” he said. “He has such a horrible disease!” Mom nodded. “Yet that’s what Jesus did for us, Alec. He never sinned, but He took all our sin upon Himself and died on the cross to take our punishment. That’s what caused Him to suffer so much—not just the physical pain of the crucifixion, but bearing the huge weight of our sin.” Alec thought it over. “I think I’m beginning to understand.” –Harry C. Trover How about you? Have you ever thought about what Jesus did when He died for your sins? He suffered great shame and horror by taking your sin upon Himself. He took your place on the cross so you could spend eternity in heaven with Him instead of hell—He loves you that much! Accept His sacrifice for your sins and trust Him as your Savior. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus took your sin upon Himself

The Leper dece6c52-bbfd-4da3-815b-ee21921bade9Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: This Is My Body (2026) Today we read about Jesus' powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today's readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus' powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today's readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 100: This Is My Body (2026)32361797-69f9-447c-b04f-c04fb7fb984cFri, 10 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: God’s Word and Spirit (2026) Together with Fr. Mike, we unpack the joint mission of God’s Word and the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Mike emphasizes the Spirit’s role in creation, the theophanies, and the Law. We conclude today’s reflection with an examination of the prefiguration of the Church in the exile of the people of God in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 702-710. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we unpack the joint mission of God’s Word and the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Mike emphasizes the Spirit’s role in creation, the theophanies, and the Law. We conclude today’s reflection with an examination of the prefiguration of the Church in the exile of the people of God in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 702-710. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 100: God’s Word and Spirit (2026)28e3a3b8-c618-4e2c-9c4d-871192aea1c2Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#966 - Exodus 2:11-3:22 – The Burning BushThis episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses grows up, kills someone, flees Egypt, and becomes a shepherd in Midian. But God is not done with Moses or with Israel and calls to Moses from a burning bush. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-2-3-the-burning-bush/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses grows up, kills someone, flees Egypt, and becomes a shepherd in Midian. But God is not done with Moses or with Israel and calls to Moses from a burning bush. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/exodus-2-3-the-burning-bush/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#966 - Exodus 2:11-3:22 – The Burning Bushfb8089ca-c5d1-414e-b804-3605c413c85bThu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000770https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Hidden Root of Anxiety w/ Dr. Bob SchuchtsWe carry pain we can't name. It shows up as anxiety, anger, overwork, or the sense that no matter what we do, it's never enough. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down with Dr. Bob Schuchts of the St. John Paul II Healing Center to explore what's really driving the unrest men feel and why pushing through it, numbing it, or ignoring it only makes it worse. From the gap between who we are on the inside and who we show the world, to the deep wounds of abandonment, powerlessness, and the need for validation, Dr. Bob opens up about his own panic attack, the moment one tear changed everything, and why healing isn't weakness. It's the doorway to becoming the man, husband, and father God created you to be. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Dr. Bob Schuchts - https://jpiihealingcenter.org https://www.youtube.com/@JPIIHealingCenter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We carry pain we can't name. It shows up as anxiety, anger, overwork, or the sense that no matter what we do, it's never enough. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down with Dr. Bob Schuchts of the St. John Paul II Healing Center to explore what's really driving the unrest men feel and why pushing through it, numbing it, or ignoring it only makes it worse. From the gap between who we are on the inside and who we show the world, to the deep wounds of abandonment, powerlessness, and the need for validation, Dr. Bob opens up about his own panic attack, the moment one tear changed everything, and why healing isn't weakness. It's the doorway to becoming the man, husband, and father God created you to be. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Dr. Bob Schuchts - https://jpiihealingcenter.org https://www.youtube.com/@JPIIHealingCenter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Hidden Root of Anxiety w/ Dr. Bob Schuchts1c482b64-5642-45a0-95df-91b9fa495a54Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:50:00 +00004636https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIvanka Trump: My Dad Told Me Two Weeks Before He Ran For President!Ivanka Trump reveals how she built an $800M empire, why she stepped away when her father became President, and the lessons on trust, negotiation, and thriving under pressure  Ivanka Trump is a world-renowned businesswoman, real estate developer, and entrepreneur who served as Advisor to the President during Trump’s first administration. She was previously Executive Vice President in the Trump Organization, and is the author of 2 New York Times bestsellers, including ‘Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success’. She explains: ▪️The negotiation tactic used to close billion-dollar deals ▪️Why she permanently stepped back from the Trump campaign ▪️How to build a billion-dollar brand from total scratch ▪️Why most leaders fail to adapt to the upcoming AI revolution ▪️Her mission to develop a pristine Mediterranean island in Albania Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:12 When You Realize You’re Different What Happens Next 00:05:24 What Her Mother Was Really Like Behind Closed Doors 00:11:27 The Key Difference That Shaped Who She Became 00:15:23 What Donald And Ivana Trump’s Divorce Really Meant For Her 00:18:07 The Reality Of Being Trump’s Daughter What People Get Wrong 00:23:16 How Do You Find Yourself Surrounded By Power And Fame 00:30:38 Why Being Underestimated Became Her Biggest Advantage 00:32:39 What She Actually Looks For When Hiring And Why It Matters 00:37:30 Why She Walked Away From Fashion For Government 00:40:46 What Really Happened When Trump Decided To Run 00:46:04 Trump Running For President What Changed Everything 00:48:33 Ads 00:50:44 Did She Ever Think Her Father Would Actually Do It 00:54:06 Was Leaving The White House A Relief Or Something Else 00:57:48 Was Anyone Truly Prepared For Life Inside The White House 00:59:24 What The Assassination Attempt Changed Forever 01:07:01 What Life Looks Like After Stepping Away From Politics 01:10:44 Ads 01:14:05 How Therapy Changed The Way She Sees Everything 01:20:09 The Loss Of Her Mother And What It Taught Her 01:26:08 The 3 Rules She Believes Define Success And Happiness 01:28:17 What Planet Harvest Is And Why It Could Matter More Than You Think Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Ivanka:  Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8tOoNMr Facebook - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/69wVEv5  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9z3Vx7h You can purchase ‘Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/F9lFRYu  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven   Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett  Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO    Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code STEVENB15 for15% off

Ivanka Trump reveals how she built an $800M empire, why she stepped away when her father became President, and the lessons on trust, negotiation, and thriving under pressure  Ivanka Trump is a world-renowned businesswoman, real estate developer, and entrepreneur who served as Advisor to the President during Trump’s first administration. She was previously Executive Vice President in the Trump Organization, and is the author of 2 New York Times bestsellers, including ‘Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success’. She explains: ▪️The negotiation tactic used to close billion-dollar deals ▪️Why she permanently stepped back from the Trump campaign ▪️How to build a billion-dollar brand from total scratch ▪️Why most leaders fail to adapt to the upcoming AI revolution ▪️Her mission to develop a pristine Mediterranean island in Albania Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:12 When You Realize You’re Different What Happens Next 00:05:24 What Her Mother Was Really Like Behind Closed Doors 00:11:27 The Key Difference That Shaped Who She Became 00:15:23 What Donald And Ivana Trump’s Divorce Really Meant For Her 00:18:07 The Reality Of Being Trump’s Daughter What People Get Wrong 00:23:16 How Do You Find Yourself Surrounded By Power And Fame 00:30:38 Why Being Underestimated Became Her Biggest Advantage 00:32:39 What She Actually Looks For When Hiring And Why It Matters 00:37:30 Why She Walked Away From Fashion For Government 00:40:46 What Really Happened When Trump Decided To Run 00:46:04 Trump Running For President What Changed Everything 00:48:33 Ads 00:50:44 Did She Ever Think Her Father Would Actually Do It 00:54:06 Was Leaving The White House A Relief Or Something Else 00:57:48 Was Anyone Truly Prepared For Life Inside The White House 00:59:24 What The Assassination Attempt Changed Forever 01:07:01 What Life Looks Like After Stepping Away From Politics 01:10:44 Ads 01:14:05 How Therapy Changed The Way She Sees Everything 01:20:09 The Loss Of Her Mother And What It Taught Her 01:26:08 The 3 Rules She Believes Define Success And Happiness 01:28:17 What Planet Harvest Is And Why It Could Matter More Than You Think Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Ivanka:  Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8tOoNMr Facebook - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/69wVEv5  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9z3Vx7h You can purchase ‘Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/F9lFRYu  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven   Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett  Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO    Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code STEVENB15 for15% off

fullIvanka Trump: My Dad Told Me Two Weeks Before He Ran For President!9ea56c5d-cf2d-4bb7-aa96-64417d0e60cbThu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +00005758https://216.73.216.191/allTags Not Worthless Read: Ephesians 1:4-6 Audrey sat on the front steps, lost in thought. She’d had a rough week. She failed her math test and skinned her knee, and one of her best friends had moved away. Why is God letting all these things happen to me? she thought. It almost seems like He doesn’t care about me anymore. Audrey glanced up when her puppy came bounding out onto the front porch. “Hello, Shamrock,” she said. But Shamrock didn’t seem interested in her—he was too busy gnawing on something. “Hey, that’s mine!” Audrey exclaimed, grabbing a wallet from the puppy’s mouth. “I just got this, and now you’ve ruined it!” She looked the torn-up wallet over and sighed. “Maybe Mom can fix it.” Mom came out onto the front porch and examined the wallet. “Hmm, this is pretty torn up. We’ll probably have to throw it out.” “But it’s still good,” said Audrey. “It’s just a little torn.” “This wallet has been through a lot,” Mom said. “Are you sure we shouldn’t throw it away? It’s too torn and dirty to be worth anything.” “Mom, just because it doesn’t look so good doesn’t mean it isn’t worth anything. If we fix it up, it will be as good as new.” Mom smiled. “You probably feel a lot like this wallet right now, don’t you?” Audrey gave her a puzzled look. “What do you mean?” she asked. “I know this wallet is still good, and with a little TLC, I can fix it up,” Mom said. “I just wanted to help you see that your life is like this wallet. I know this week has been rough for you. But even though you’ve been through a lot, you’re still valuable. You belong to Jesus, who came into our broken world and gave His life to save you and make you His, and He’ll always be there to help you through life’s difficulties. His thoughts toward you will never change, no matter how torn up you feel.” “Thanks, Mom,” Audrey said, giving Shamrock a hug. “I’m glad I’ll always be valuable to Jesus. And I’m glad you can fix my wallet—things are already starting to look up!” –Norah Varner How about you? Have you ever felt like God has turned away from you? Do you feel like you can’t do anything right? Jesus loves you so much that He died and rose again to save you, and He’ll never leave you. No matter what has happened to you or what you’ve done, His thoughts toward you will never change. He will always love you and care for you. Today's Key Verse: This is my comfort in my affliction: Your promise has given me life. Psalm 119:50 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: You’re valuable to Jesus

Read: Ephesians 1:4-6 Audrey sat on the front steps, lost in thought. She’d had a rough week. She failed her math test and skinned her knee, and one of her best friends had moved away. Why is God letting all these things happen to me? she thought. It almost seems like He doesn’t care about me anymore. Audrey glanced up when her puppy came bounding out onto the front porch. “Hello, Shamrock,” she said. But Shamrock didn’t seem interested in her—he was too busy gnawing on something. “Hey, that’s mine!” Audrey exclaimed, grabbing a wallet from the puppy’s mouth. “I just got this, and now you’ve ruined it!” She looked the torn-up wallet over and sighed. “Maybe Mom can fix it.” Mom came out onto the front porch and examined the wallet. “Hmm, this is pretty torn up. We’ll probably have to throw it out.” “But it’s still good,” said Audrey. “It’s just a little torn.” “This wallet has been through a lot,” Mom said. “Are you sure we shouldn’t throw it away? It’s too torn and dirty to be worth anything.” “Mom, just because it doesn’t look so good doesn’t mean it isn’t worth anything. If we fix it up, it will be as good as new.” Mom smiled. “You probably feel a lot like this wallet right now, don’t you?” Audrey gave her a puzzled look. “What do you mean?” she asked. “I know this wallet is still good, and with a little TLC, I can fix it up,” Mom said. “I just wanted to help you see that your life is like this wallet. I know this week has been rough for you. But even though you’ve been through a lot, you’re still valuable. You belong to Jesus, who came into our broken world and gave His life to save you and make you His, and He’ll always be there to help you through life’s difficulties. His thoughts toward you will never change, no matter how torn up you feel.” “Thanks, Mom,” Audrey said, giving Shamrock a hug. “I’m glad I’ll always be valuable to Jesus. And I’m glad you can fix my wallet—things are already starting to look up!” –Norah Varner How about you? Have you ever felt like God has turned away from you? Do you feel like you can’t do anything right? Jesus loves you so much that He died and rose again to save you, and He’ll never leave you. No matter what has happened to you or what you’ve done, His thoughts toward you will never change. He will always love you and care for you. Today's Key Verse: This is my comfort in my affliction: Your promise has given me life. Psalm 119:50 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: You’re valuable to Jesus

Not Worthless ee5b23ec-0476-4dc0-93fc-cd0d1b5f6a3aThu, 09 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2026) Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus' divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus' divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2026)abf1be62-4cfc-44ca-8228-3e2f231309f2Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2026) You've made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn't just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You've made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn't just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2026)1086df07-eafd-46da-b81a-30633ac4fe81Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: Symbols of the Holy Spirit (2026) Fr. Mike explores the different symbols the faithful use when discussing the Holy Spirit, such as fire, water, and anointing. We examine how these symbols help us more fully apprehend the person of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning of each symbol, as well as each symbol's connection to the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 694-701. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the different symbols the faithful use when discussing the Holy Spirit, such as fire, water, and anointing. We examine how these symbols help us more fully apprehend the person of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning of each symbol, as well as each symbol's connection to the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 694-701. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 99: Symbols of the Holy Spirit (2026)ebc1633a-d986-4db3-b7d9-2f3442f5b070Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMy Message For All Catholics (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Happy Easter! In this joyful season, as we celebrate the beauty of our faith, we’re also reminded of our human brokenness, and how at times, that brokenness can reflect poorly on the Church. Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us not to get discouraged nor walk away, whether we’re new to the Church or have been Catholic our whole lives, but instead to refocus on what makes our faith truly unique, Jesus Christ, fully present in the Eucharist: Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Happy Easter! In this joyful season, as we celebrate the beauty of our faith, we’re also reminded of our human brokenness, and how at times, that brokenness can reflect poorly on the Church. Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us not to get discouraged nor walk away, whether we’re new to the Church or have been Catholic our whole lives, but instead to refocus on what makes our faith truly unique, Jesus Christ, fully present in the Eucharist: Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullMy Message For All Catholics (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)3565d7ad-b24b-4a8c-92cd-3903ad76a8eaThu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#410: Why Didn’t Jesus Follow Their Rules? - Mark Part 9Scripture: Mark 2:18–28 In today’s episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and hear Jesus answer some questions. Why weren’t His disciples fasting? Why did the Pharisees get upset when they picked grain on the Sabbath? And what was Jesus showing everyone about God’s law, grace, and what it really means to belong to Him? Kids will learn that Jesus did not come to patch up an old system. He came to bring something new. In this episode, kids will hear: What fasting means Why Jesus compared Himself to a bridegroom What new wine and old wineskins mean Why the Pharisees were upset about the Sabbath Key truth: Because we are accepted in Jesus, we obey out of love—not out of fear. Help Shape the Future of Kids Bible Stories If you are a free or paying member of the Family Library on Patreon, there is an important survey waiting for you. It only takes about two minutes, and your feedback really does help shape future decisions and changes here at Kids Bible Stories. You’ll find the survey link below. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Survey link Want to support Kids Bible Stories? If this podcast has blessed your family and you’d like to play a part in helping it continue to reach children with God’s Word, there are 2 simple ways to support the ministry: 1.Join the Family Library on PatreonWhen you join, you’ll get access to weekly resources designed to help your family go deeper, including things like bonus content, parent resources, coloring pages, and more Join here: 2. Give a one-time donationIf you’d rather make a one-time gift, that is a wonderful way to help support the ongoing work and impact of Kids Bible Stories. Give here: Thank you for helping keep Kids Bible Stories going and growing for families all over the world.

Scripture: Mark 2:18–28 In today’s episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and hear Jesus answer some questions. Why weren’t His disciples fasting? Why did the Pharisees get upset when they picked grain on the Sabbath? And what was Jesus showing everyone about God’s law, grace, and what it really means to belong to Him? Kids will learn that Jesus did not come to patch up an old system. He came to bring something new. In this episode, kids will hear: What fasting means Why Jesus compared Himself to a bridegroom What new wine and old wineskins mean Why the Pharisees were upset about the Sabbath Key truth: Because we are accepted in Jesus, we obey out of love—not out of fear. Help Shape the Future of Kids Bible Stories If you are a free or paying member of the Family Library on Patreon, there is an important survey waiting for you. It only takes about two minutes, and your feedback really does help shape future decisions and changes here at Kids Bible Stories. You’ll find the survey link below. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Survey link Want to support Kids Bible Stories? If this podcast has blessed your family and you’d like to play a part in helping it continue to reach children with God’s Word, there are 2 simple ways to support the ministry: 1.Join the Family Library on PatreonWhen you join, you’ll get access to weekly resources designed to help your family go deeper, including things like bonus content, parent resources, coloring pages, and more Join here: 2. Give a one-time donationIf you’d rather make a one-time gift, that is a wonderful way to help support the ongoing work and impact of Kids Bible Stories. Give here: Thank you for helping keep Kids Bible Stories going and growing for families all over the world.

full#410: Why Didn’t Jesus Follow Their Rules? - Mark Part 99b200fb1-f7c6-4e6f-a983-1a01c8fc7803Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +00001002https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSupernatural Healing and The Evidence For Miracles with Dr. Joshua BrownAre supernatural healings happening today? Science can't prove God was the cause of the healing, but it can show something miraculous happened. Dr. Joshua W. Brown is a professor of Psychological and Brain Science at Indiana University, where he directs the Cognitive Control Lab. He also co-founded the Global Medical Research Institute which performs peer reviewed research on claims of miraculous healing to support the idea that these things are in fact happening today. Today we dive into the placebo affect, healing in response to prayer, Josh's testimony of being healed of a malignant brain tumor, and his own personal experience contending for healing with others. Want to listen to the Exorcist Files Ad Free and get access to exclusive content? Support the show by joining the Vault. It helps ensure we keep making incredible content. Pre-Order Dr. Brown's book at https://joshbrownneuro.com/ . We loved it. Live Better Longer! For a limited time only, our listeners  are getting 20% OFF at BUBS Naturals by using code EXFILES20. Cowboy Colostrum- https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES for 25% off. Use our code EXFILES Fastgrowingtrees.com and use code EXFILES for 20% off! Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 60% off your first box! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are supernatural healings happening today? Science can't prove God was the cause of the healing, but it can show something miraculous happened. Dr. Joshua W. Brown is a professor of Psychological and Brain Science at Indiana University, where he directs the Cognitive Control Lab. He also co-founded the Global Medical Research Institute which performs peer reviewed research on claims of miraculous healing to support the idea that these things are in fact happening today. Today we dive into the placebo affect, healing in response to prayer, Josh's testimony of being healed of a malignant brain tumor, and his own personal experience contending for healing with others. Want to listen to the Exorcist Files Ad Free and get access to exclusive content? Support the show by joining the Vault. It helps ensure we keep making incredible content. Pre-Order Dr. Brown's book at https://joshbrownneuro.com/ . We loved it. Live Better Longer! For a limited time only, our listeners  are getting 20% OFF at BUBS Naturals by using code EXFILES20. Cowboy Colostrum- https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES for 25% off. Use our code EXFILES Fastgrowingtrees.com and use code EXFILES for 20% off! Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 60% off your first box! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullSupernatural Healing and The Evidence For Miracles with Dr. Joshua Brown8738fea0-fcb4-4fc4-9102-2991779953d1Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Party Problem Read: John 13:35; Romans 1:14-16 “Happy birthday!” Ivy said when she arrived at her friend Rennah’s birthday party. Ivy’s family had moved recently, and she’d been praying for new friends. Now she had some. But there was a problem at Rennah’s party. “Okay, you guys,” Rennah said when they were ready to play the first game. “Here’s what you do. Everybody has to draw a slip of paper from this basket. When it’s your turn, you have to do what it says.” She began to pass the basket, and each girl pulled out a piece of paper. Ivy eagerly unfolded her slip of paper and looked at it. Oh no! she thought. Doing this would be wrong, but if I don’t do it, everyone will laugh at me. Ivy tried to think of a way out. Maybe I could trade with somebody—but then I’d be asking someone else to do it. What am I going to do? She silently asked Jesus to help her know what she should do. Then she heard her name being called. Ivy took a deep breath. “I’m supposed to draw a picture of who I think is the ugliest boy at school and have you guess who it is, but I—I can’t do it.” The room became very quiet. “I don’t like to look at people that way,” Ivy continued. “I feel like I’d be treating someone God created and loves very badly if I did that.” After a moment, Rennah shrugged. “That’s okay. We’ll skip you. Jasmine, you’re next.” The next day at school, Serena, one of the girls who had been at the party, came up to Ivy. “I’ve been thinking a lot about what you said at the party,” Serena said. “I’m a Christian too, but I don’t usually let people know that because I’m afraid they’ll make fun of me. I probably would have just done what was on that slip of paper and then felt bad about it afterward.” She paused. “I’m glad you didn’t do that. You reminded me that I need to let people know I belong to Jesus and show it in the way I treat others.” Ivy was surprised. “Thanks, Serena.” She smiled. “Wanna join me for lunch?” Serena nodded, and the girls continued talking on their way to the cafeteria. –Bernard Palmer How about you? Are you afraid to let others know you’re a Christian? Do you think they’ll make fun of you for doing what God says is right? People might respond negatively, but Jesus will help you. He took your sin and shame on Himself to give you eternal life. Because of Him, you have nothing to be ashamed of! Let others know you follow Him and see His love in your life. Today's Key Verse: I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. Romans 1:16 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Let others know you follow Jesus

Read: John 13:35; Romans 1:14-16 “Happy birthday!” Ivy said when she arrived at her friend Rennah’s birthday party. Ivy’s family had moved recently, and she’d been praying for new friends. Now she had some. But there was a problem at Rennah’s party. “Okay, you guys,” Rennah said when they were ready to play the first game. “Here’s what you do. Everybody has to draw a slip of paper from this basket. When it’s your turn, you have to do what it says.” She began to pass the basket, and each girl pulled out a piece of paper. Ivy eagerly unfolded her slip of paper and looked at it. Oh no! she thought. Doing this would be wrong, but if I don’t do it, everyone will laugh at me. Ivy tried to think of a way out. Maybe I could trade with somebody—but then I’d be asking someone else to do it. What am I going to do? She silently asked Jesus to help her know what she should do. Then she heard her name being called. Ivy took a deep breath. “I’m supposed to draw a picture of who I think is the ugliest boy at school and have you guess who it is, but I—I can’t do it.” The room became very quiet. “I don’t like to look at people that way,” Ivy continued. “I feel like I’d be treating someone God created and loves very badly if I did that.” After a moment, Rennah shrugged. “That’s okay. We’ll skip you. Jasmine, you’re next.” The next day at school, Serena, one of the girls who had been at the party, came up to Ivy. “I’ve been thinking a lot about what you said at the party,” Serena said. “I’m a Christian too, but I don’t usually let people know that because I’m afraid they’ll make fun of me. I probably would have just done what was on that slip of paper and then felt bad about it afterward.” She paused. “I’m glad you didn’t do that. You reminded me that I need to let people know I belong to Jesus and show it in the way I treat others.” Ivy was surprised. “Thanks, Serena.” She smiled. “Wanna join me for lunch?” Serena nodded, and the girls continued talking on their way to the cafeteria. –Bernard Palmer How about you? Are you afraid to let others know you’re a Christian? Do you think they’ll make fun of you for doing what God says is right? People might respond negatively, but Jesus will help you. He took your sin and shame on Himself to give you eternal life. Because of Him, you have nothing to be ashamed of! Let others know you follow Him and see His love in your life. Today's Key Verse: I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. Romans 1:16 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Let others know you follow Jesus

The Party Problem 9f5e35cb-2ffc-4037-821d-3f7f9a7a47efWed, 08 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2026) Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel's sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel's sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2026)8e588596-2354-4e1a-9d49-cd3b40437b90Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: The Son and the Spirit (2026) Fr. Mike continues to examine the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit’s mission. We explore the joint mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit. When the Son and the Spirit act, they act together. Fr. Mike emphasizes that though the Son and the Spirit are two distinct persons, they are inseparable. We also examine the proper name of the Holy Spirit and the different titles we use for the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 689-693. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues to examine the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit’s mission. We explore the joint mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit. When the Son and the Spirit act, they act together. Fr. Mike emphasizes that though the Son and the Spirit are two distinct persons, they are inseparable. We also examine the proper name of the Holy Spirit and the different titles we use for the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 689-693. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 98: The Son and the Spirit (2026)b70b2522-d0c5-4353-9c2c-469712a67399Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Real Robins Read: Ephesians 2:8-10 “I wish I never came to your house for spring break,” Miles told his cousin Jonathan. “Since you became a Christian, all you say is ‘Don’t do this’ and ‘Don’t do that.’ Next you’ll be complaining about the picture on my t-shirt and telling me to dress in a choir robe!” Miles stomped outside, letting the door slam behind him. When the house grew unusually quiet, Jonathan’s dad came into the living room. “Where’s your cousin?” he asked. Jonathan told his dad about the argument. “I was only trying to get Miles to act more Christian,” he said. Just then a male robin flew to the driveway and began attacking the side mirror of Dad’s truck. “Hey, look at that!” Jonathan exclaimed. “That bird’s a fighter!” “You’re right,” said Dad. “If he keeps that up, he’ll wear himself out. I’d better go put the truck in the garage.” Once the truck was out of sight, the bird flew to the lawn and tussled with another male robin on the grass. “Why are those birds fighting?” asked Jonathan. “They’re fighting to claim nesting territory,” Dad answered. “The fight at the mirror was also over territory. When the robin saw his reflection, he assumed an intruder was challenging him. After I put the truck away, the bird left to chase a real robin.” “Well, that makes more sense,” said Jonathan. “He wasn’t going to get anywhere fighting his own reflection!” “Right,” said Dad. “That’s why it’s important to chase the real robin in Miles.” Jonathan looked at his dad. “You want me to chase birds?” Dad laughed. “No! What I want you to do is fight real battles. Miles’ problems are deeper than his actions. He needs Jesus. While Miles is here, I’ve set certain limits for him. But rules won’t change his heart—only Jesus can. Instead of expecting Miles to act like a Christian, let’s show him Christ’s love. He needs to know Jesus died for him and trust Him as his Savior. Only then will he be able to live as a Christian.” “Okay, Dad. I’ll go find him and tell him I’m sorry for making him upset.” “Good,” said Dad. “But first let’s pray and ask Jesus to help us show Miles His love.” –David J. Belleau How about you? Have you wished a non-Christian friend would act more Christian? Even if you could get them to change their behavior, you wouldn’t be able to change their motives. Only Jesus can change a person’s heart. Pray for your friend. Show them God’s love through your actions. Then, if they ask what makes you different, tell them how Jesus changed you. Today's Key Verse: Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Only Jesus changes hearts

Read: Ephesians 2:8-10 “I wish I never came to your house for spring break,” Miles told his cousin Jonathan. “Since you became a Christian, all you say is ‘Don’t do this’ and ‘Don’t do that.’ Next you’ll be complaining about the picture on my t-shirt and telling me to dress in a choir robe!” Miles stomped outside, letting the door slam behind him. When the house grew unusually quiet, Jonathan’s dad came into the living room. “Where’s your cousin?” he asked. Jonathan told his dad about the argument. “I was only trying to get Miles to act more Christian,” he said. Just then a male robin flew to the driveway and began attacking the side mirror of Dad’s truck. “Hey, look at that!” Jonathan exclaimed. “That bird’s a fighter!” “You’re right,” said Dad. “If he keeps that up, he’ll wear himself out. I’d better go put the truck in the garage.” Once the truck was out of sight, the bird flew to the lawn and tussled with another male robin on the grass. “Why are those birds fighting?” asked Jonathan. “They’re fighting to claim nesting territory,” Dad answered. “The fight at the mirror was also over territory. When the robin saw his reflection, he assumed an intruder was challenging him. After I put the truck away, the bird left to chase a real robin.” “Well, that makes more sense,” said Jonathan. “He wasn’t going to get anywhere fighting his own reflection!” “Right,” said Dad. “That’s why it’s important to chase the real robin in Miles.” Jonathan looked at his dad. “You want me to chase birds?” Dad laughed. “No! What I want you to do is fight real battles. Miles’ problems are deeper than his actions. He needs Jesus. While Miles is here, I’ve set certain limits for him. But rules won’t change his heart—only Jesus can. Instead of expecting Miles to act like a Christian, let’s show him Christ’s love. He needs to know Jesus died for him and trust Him as his Savior. Only then will he be able to live as a Christian.” “Okay, Dad. I’ll go find him and tell him I’m sorry for making him upset.” “Good,” said Dad. “But first let’s pray and ask Jesus to help us show Miles His love.” –David J. Belleau How about you? Have you wished a non-Christian friend would act more Christian? Even if you could get them to change their behavior, you wouldn’t be able to change their motives. Only Jesus can change a person’s heart. Pray for your friend. Show them God’s love through your actions. Then, if they ask what makes you different, tell them how Jesus changed you. Today's Key Verse: Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Only Jesus changes hearts

Real Robins cf147848-5106-4c80-8055-250ea87209e8Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2026) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel's dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel's dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2026)9f267020-bc49-4673-ada8-feb1f2bd429bTue, 07 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Introduction to the Holy Spirit Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin our examination of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and how God reveals himself as the Holy Spirit in our lives. Fr. Mike emphasizes the words of St. Irenaeus that, “in order to be touched by Christ, we must first be touched by the Holy Spirit.” We also explore eight ways the Catechism lays out for us to be able to understand the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 683-688. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin our examination of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and how God reveals himself as the Holy Spirit in our lives. Fr. Mike emphasizes the words of St. Irenaeus that, “in order to be touched by Christ, we must first be touched by the Holy Spirit.” We also explore eight ways the Catechism lays out for us to be able to understand the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 683-688. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 97: Introduction to the Holy Spirit28827ffe-cb2a-430c-90c1-794e73777510Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFinancial Crash Expert: In 3 months We’ll Enter A Famine! If Iran Doesn’t Surrender It's The End!He predicted the 2008 crash, now Professor Steve Keen warns the Iran war is coming for your food prices. Professor Steve Keen is the world's first rebel economist to predict the 2008 financial crisis years before it happened, based on his proprietary data software, Ravel©. He has spent over 30 years as an academic, and is currently a visiting scholar at the University of Amsterdam. He explains:  ◼ Why your food prices could double and the one resource nobody is talking about ◼ The 5 ways this war could end and which scenario keeps you safest ◼ How one 20km gap controls your phone, your heating, and your food ◼ Why nobody around Trump will tell him he's losing and what that means for you ◼ How AI could wipe out half of all jobs and what you should do right now Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:15 Who Is Professor Steven—And Why His Perspective Matters Now 00:02:41 What’s Really Driving Tensions Between The US, Israel, And Iran 00:07:26 Why Israel Might See Iran As An Existential Threat 00:12:26 The Strait Of Hormuz—And What Happens If It Closes 00:16:20 Where Fertilizer Comes From—And What A Shortage Would Trigger 00:18:07 Why Oil Still Controls Everything—And The Cost Of Running Out 00:21:09 What Happens If This War Doesn’t End Quickly 00:21:53 The Real Cause Behind The Global Cost Of Living Crisis 00:25:18 Do Wars Widen The Gap Between Rich And Poor 00:29:38 Five Scenarios That Could Shape What Happens Next 00:29:50 Scenario 1: What Happens If Iran Is Destroyed 00:33:01 Scenario 2: The Fallout If Gulf Infrastructure Collapses 00:37:31 Scenario 3: The Samson Doctrine—And When It’s Used 00:44:33 Scenario 4: Could Iran Neutralize Israel’s Nukes 00:51:21 What Trump Really Wants—And The Fear Behind It 00:53:12 Will The US Put Troops On The Ground 00:56:11 What The Best-Case Scenario Actually Looks Like 00:59:03 Scenario 5: What Changes If Iran Goes Nuclear 01:00:40 Why Self-Sufficiency Might Be The Only Safety Net 01:03:39 What Could Trigger The Next Financial Crash 01:07:57 How To Survive Another Boom-And-Bust Cycle 01:09:25 Universal Basic Income 01:12:25 How AI Is Quietly Rewriting The Job Market 01:21:26 Is Bitcoin Headed To Zero 01:26:15 What Kind Of Leaders Do We Actually Need 01:28:14 What A Better System Could Look Like 01:30:17 What’s Broken In Capitalism—And Can It Be Fixed 01:31:17 Final Thoughts—And The Surprise You Didn’t Expect Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  You can follow Steve, here: YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/C8KEcSZ  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5wY8sFQ  You can purchase Steve's book, 'The New Economics: A Manifesto', here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9H2fggV  You can find out more about Steve’s ‘Rebel Economist Challenge’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GK6TEF1  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven   Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode4 Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health

He predicted the 2008 crash, now Professor Steve Keen warns the Iran war is coming for your food prices. Professor Steve Keen is the world's first rebel economist to predict the 2008 financial crisis years before it happened, based on his proprietary data software, Ravel©. He has spent over 30 years as an academic, and is currently a visiting scholar at the University of Amsterdam. He explains:  ◼ Why your food prices could double and the one resource nobody is talking about ◼ The 5 ways this war could end and which scenario keeps you safest ◼ How one 20km gap controls your phone, your heating, and your food ◼ Why nobody around Trump will tell him he's losing and what that means for you ◼ How AI could wipe out half of all jobs and what you should do right now Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:15 Who Is Professor Steven—And Why His Perspective Matters Now 00:02:41 What’s Really Driving Tensions Between The US, Israel, And Iran 00:07:26 Why Israel Might See Iran As An Existential Threat 00:12:26 The Strait Of Hormuz—And What Happens If It Closes 00:16:20 Where Fertilizer Comes From—And What A Shortage Would Trigger 00:18:07 Why Oil Still Controls Everything—And The Cost Of Running Out 00:21:09 What Happens If This War Doesn’t End Quickly 00:21:53 The Real Cause Behind The Global Cost Of Living Crisis 00:25:18 Do Wars Widen The Gap Between Rich And Poor 00:29:38 Five Scenarios That Could Shape What Happens Next 00:29:50 Scenario 1: What Happens If Iran Is Destroyed 00:33:01 Scenario 2: The Fallout If Gulf Infrastructure Collapses 00:37:31 Scenario 3: The Samson Doctrine—And When It’s Used 00:44:33 Scenario 4: Could Iran Neutralize Israel’s Nukes 00:51:21 What Trump Really Wants—And The Fear Behind It 00:53:12 Will The US Put Troops On The Ground 00:56:11 What The Best-Case Scenario Actually Looks Like 00:59:03 Scenario 5: What Changes If Iran Goes Nuclear 01:00:40 Why Self-Sufficiency Might Be The Only Safety Net 01:03:39 What Could Trigger The Next Financial Crash 01:07:57 How To Survive Another Boom-And-Bust Cycle 01:09:25 Universal Basic Income 01:12:25 How AI Is Quietly Rewriting The Job Market 01:21:26 Is Bitcoin Headed To Zero 01:26:15 What Kind Of Leaders Do We Actually Need 01:28:14 What A Better System Could Look Like 01:30:17 What’s Broken In Capitalism—And Can It Be Fixed 01:31:17 Final Thoughts—And The Surprise You Didn’t Expect Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  You can follow Steve, here: YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/C8KEcSZ  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5wY8sFQ  You can purchase Steve's book, 'The New Economics: A Manifesto', here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9H2fggV  You can find out more about Steve’s ‘Rebel Economist Challenge’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GK6TEF1  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven   Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode4 Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health

fullFinancial Crash Expert: In 3 months We’ll Enter A Famine! If Iran Doesn’t Surrender It's The End!abf70091-3c49-4054-964a-006cbea21a45Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +00005616https://216.73.216.191/allTags Teaching Patience Read: 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5 With a big sigh, Peyton dropped her books on the table and flopped into the chair beside her mother. “Something wrong?” Mom asked, closing her laptop. “It’s Mila,” Peyton replied. “You know—that annoying girl in my class. I can’t help it—I just don’t like her at all.” “I know it can be hard to love some people, especially those who seem to make life more difficult,” said Mom. “But Jesus loves them, and He wants us to love them too.” “I know!” said Peyton. “But I don’t think I’ll ever be able to love Mila the way I’m supposed to.” She sighed. “God must be getting pretty annoyed with me.” Mom laughed. “I don’t think God’s annoyed with you, honey. He’s always patient and loving with His children. Ask Him to help you remember that so you can treat Mila the same way. Dad and I will pray about it too.” “Okay,” Peyton said. “I just hope God doesn’t give up on me.” She stood up. “Can I make some chocolate chip cookies, Mom?” “Sure,” said Mom. “Need any help?” “Nope! I can handle it.” As Peyton got out the ingredients, her four-year-old brother burst into the kitchen. “Hey, buddy! Want to learn how to make cookies?” Peyton asked. “Yeah!” Otto jumped up and down in excitement. “You know, Peyton, teaching Otto to make cookies will take some patience,” Mom said. “That’s okay,” said Peyton. “I’ll give him all the help he needs.” “You won’t get annoyed with him and give up?” Mom asked. “Of course not! I know he’s little and needs extra time to learn things.” “Well, you don’t think God is less patient than you are, do you?” asked Mom. “Um…no,” Peyton said, a bit confused. Mom smiled. “Just like you’ll be patient with Otto as you help him learn to make cookies because he’s your little brother and you love him, Jesus will be patient with you. He loves you so much He died to save you, and He will patiently teach you to love others. He’s not ever going to give up on you. Trust Him to help you learn and grow to be more like Him—no matter how long it takes.” –Rhonda Brunea How about you? Are you impatient with your spiritual growth? Are you frustrated that you find it difficult to love people or resist doing things you know are wrong? Don’t give up. Jesus knows you have a lot to learn. He loves you, and He won’t give up on you. Trust Him to be patient and give you strength as you grow to be more like Him and show others His love. Today's Key Verse: He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Trust God to be patient

Read: 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5 With a big sigh, Peyton dropped her books on the table and flopped into the chair beside her mother. “Something wrong?” Mom asked, closing her laptop. “It’s Mila,” Peyton replied. “You know—that annoying girl in my class. I can’t help it—I just don’t like her at all.” “I know it can be hard to love some people, especially those who seem to make life more difficult,” said Mom. “But Jesus loves them, and He wants us to love them too.” “I know!” said Peyton. “But I don’t think I’ll ever be able to love Mila the way I’m supposed to.” She sighed. “God must be getting pretty annoyed with me.” Mom laughed. “I don’t think God’s annoyed with you, honey. He’s always patient and loving with His children. Ask Him to help you remember that so you can treat Mila the same way. Dad and I will pray about it too.” “Okay,” Peyton said. “I just hope God doesn’t give up on me.” She stood up. “Can I make some chocolate chip cookies, Mom?” “Sure,” said Mom. “Need any help?” “Nope! I can handle it.” As Peyton got out the ingredients, her four-year-old brother burst into the kitchen. “Hey, buddy! Want to learn how to make cookies?” Peyton asked. “Yeah!” Otto jumped up and down in excitement. “You know, Peyton, teaching Otto to make cookies will take some patience,” Mom said. “That’s okay,” said Peyton. “I’ll give him all the help he needs.” “You won’t get annoyed with him and give up?” Mom asked. “Of course not! I know he’s little and needs extra time to learn things.” “Well, you don’t think God is less patient than you are, do you?” asked Mom. “Um…no,” Peyton said, a bit confused. Mom smiled. “Just like you’ll be patient with Otto as you help him learn to make cookies because he’s your little brother and you love him, Jesus will be patient with you. He loves you so much He died to save you, and He will patiently teach you to love others. He’s not ever going to give up on you. Trust Him to help you learn and grow to be more like Him—no matter how long it takes.” –Rhonda Brunea How about you? Are you impatient with your spiritual growth? Are you frustrated that you find it difficult to love people or resist doing things you know are wrong? Don’t give up. Jesus knows you have a lot to learn. He loves you, and He won’t give up on you. Trust Him to be patient and give you strength as you grow to be more like Him and show others His love. Today's Key Verse: He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Trust God to be patient

Teaching Patience fdbc5d9f-a4f9-4d32-82e2-879d757d01acMon, 06 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2026) As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah's deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah's deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2026)e70dbcb8-9780-4d7a-8117-0a7f0d469d42Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: The Church’s Ultimate Trial (2026) The Catechism concludes the section on The Son with an examination of the final trial and judgment that will happen before Christ’s Second Coming. This final trial will involve the "supreme religious deception" of the Antichrist, a deception that has already been present at various times in human history. Fr. Mike emphasizes that apostasy is a dramatic turning away from what we hold to be true. He reminds us that no other person can usher in the Messianic Age other than Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 675-682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism concludes the section on The Son with an examination of the final trial and judgment that will happen before Christ’s Second Coming. This final trial will involve the "supreme religious deception" of the Antichrist, a deception that has already been present at various times in human history. Fr. Mike emphasizes that apostasy is a dramatic turning away from what we hold to be true. He reminds us that no other person can usher in the Messianic Age other than Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 675-682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 96: The Church’s Ultimate Trial (2026)5b4fd451-da00-4f1b-bf9b-2c7185adbd61Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHappy Easter to You and Your FamilyLent is over, but this isn’t the end. It’s the beginning. This Easter, let's look at what it means to live as a resurrected people, not just celebrate for a day. The question now is simple: will you return to old habits, or prepare your heart for Pentecost and the life Christ is inviting you into? Check out our newly refreshed Online Store: https://store.catholicgentleman.com/ 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lent is over, but this isn’t the end. It’s the beginning. This Easter, let's look at what it means to live as a resurrected people, not just celebrate for a day. The question now is simple: will you return to old habits, or prepare your heart for Pentecost and the life Christ is inviting you into? Check out our newly refreshed Online Store: https://store.catholicgentleman.com/ 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusHappy Easter to You and Your Familyea214219-19f4-44fd-b2c5-d45514586ee6Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000144https://216.73.216.191/allTags Easter Every Day Read: Philippians 3:10-11; 1 Peter 1:3-9 “Who’s that guy on TV?” Ashton asked. “That’s the father of the boy who went missing last year,” Dad said. “Oh yeah, I remember that. He went missing on a camping trip, and they never found him. It’s so sad.” Dad nodded. “I can’t imagine what his family must be going through. It was a story we heard on the news and quickly forgot about, but it’s been their everyday reality for the past year.” “We should pray for them,” said Ashton. “That’s a great idea,” said Dad, and they prayed for the missing boy and his family. On Sunday, Dad glanced at Ashton on the way home from the Easter church service. “You look like you’re thinking about something pretty hard.” Ashton shrugged. “I was just thinking about what Pastor Edwards said—that Christians celebrate Easter every day, not just once a year. What did he mean by that?” “Well, think of it this way,” said Dad. “If we heard that the boy who went missing had been found and was okay, how would we feel?” “I’d be happy to hear that!” said Ashton. “Me too,” said Dad. “But would it change our lives?” “Well, no,” said Ashton. “We didn’t know him, so even though we’d be happy for him and his family, we’d probably forget about it after a while.” “Right,” said Dad. “We didn’t have a relationship with him, so it wouldn’t change our day-to-day lives very much. But if his family got the news that he was alive and safe, their lives would change a lot, wouldn’t they?” “Yeah,” Ashton said. “Because they know him and love him.” Dad nodded. “That’s how it is with us and Easter. For many people it’s just a yearly holiday that quickly passes by, but for those who know Jesus, it’s our everyday reality. Because we have a relationship with Him, His resurrection gives us new life and affects every part of our lives. When we sin, He forgives us. When we’re hurting, He is with us. When we experience difficulties, we can find strength and joy in His promise to make everything right one day and to put an end to sin, sadness, and death forever.” Ashton smiled. “I’m thankful we have Easter every day!” –Courtney Lasater How about you? Did you know that Easter is an everyday reality for those who trust in Jesus? It’s more than just a holiday that comes once a year. Jesus died and rose again so we could have a relationship with Him that lasts forever, and that means our new life with Him starts now. If you trust in Him, you can celebrate Easter every day! (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: Just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:4 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Easter is an everyday reality

Read: Philippians 3:10-11; 1 Peter 1:3-9 “Who’s that guy on TV?” Ashton asked. “That’s the father of the boy who went missing last year,” Dad said. “Oh yeah, I remember that. He went missing on a camping trip, and they never found him. It’s so sad.” Dad nodded. “I can’t imagine what his family must be going through. It was a story we heard on the news and quickly forgot about, but it’s been their everyday reality for the past year.” “We should pray for them,” said Ashton. “That’s a great idea,” said Dad, and they prayed for the missing boy and his family. On Sunday, Dad glanced at Ashton on the way home from the Easter church service. “You look like you’re thinking about something pretty hard.” Ashton shrugged. “I was just thinking about what Pastor Edwards said—that Christians celebrate Easter every day, not just once a year. What did he mean by that?” “Well, think of it this way,” said Dad. “If we heard that the boy who went missing had been found and was okay, how would we feel?” “I’d be happy to hear that!” said Ashton. “Me too,” said Dad. “But would it change our lives?” “Well, no,” said Ashton. “We didn’t know him, so even though we’d be happy for him and his family, we’d probably forget about it after a while.” “Right,” said Dad. “We didn’t have a relationship with him, so it wouldn’t change our day-to-day lives very much. But if his family got the news that he was alive and safe, their lives would change a lot, wouldn’t they?” “Yeah,” Ashton said. “Because they know him and love him.” Dad nodded. “That’s how it is with us and Easter. For many people it’s just a yearly holiday that quickly passes by, but for those who know Jesus, it’s our everyday reality. Because we have a relationship with Him, His resurrection gives us new life and affects every part of our lives. When we sin, He forgives us. When we’re hurting, He is with us. When we experience difficulties, we can find strength and joy in His promise to make everything right one day and to put an end to sin, sadness, and death forever.” Ashton smiled. “I’m thankful we have Easter every day!” –Courtney Lasater How about you? Did you know that Easter is an everyday reality for those who trust in Jesus? It’s more than just a holiday that comes once a year. Jesus died and rose again so we could have a relationship with Him that lasts forever, and that means our new life with Him starts now. If you trust in Him, you can celebrate Easter every day! (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: Just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:4 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Easter is an everyday reality

Easter Every Day b3be879b-9efc-4a51-915a-c60ce82ecbb4Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2026) As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when "every man did what was right in his own eyes". The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when "every man did what was right in his own eyes". The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2026)6f3f4fac-4d8c-4350-b6d2-0ef117a2038fSun, 05 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: Christ’s Reign on Earth (2026) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore Christ’s reign on earth. We examine the reality of Christ’s reign as both “already” and “not yet.” For, even though Christ reigns on earth, we are still waiting for the fulfillment of his kingdom. Because, while the Church is Christ’s kingdom on earth, it is endowed with a “sanctity that is real but imperfect.” Fr. Mike also reiterates that Jesus Christ is truly the fulfillment of every promise made to Israel in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 668-674. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore Christ’s reign on earth. We examine the reality of Christ’s reign as both “already” and “not yet.” For, even though Christ reigns on earth, we are still waiting for the fulfillment of his kingdom. Because, while the Church is Christ’s kingdom on earth, it is endowed with a “sanctity that is real but imperfect.” Fr. Mike also reiterates that Jesus Christ is truly the fulfillment of every promise made to Israel in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 668-674. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 95: Christ’s Reign on Earth (2026)cf2fcdbc-cdf8-4011-b2be-049d5f9611e0Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/05/26 Easter Sunday: Everything is Restored Homily from Easter Sunday. Everything given and taken is restored. Jesus did not rise from the dead to merely prove a point. He rose so that all could be restored. Everything we give to Him...everything we allow Him to take...all of it can be restored. Mass Readings from April 5, 2026: Acts 10:34,37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

Homily from Easter Sunday. Everything given and taken is restored. Jesus did not rise from the dead to merely prove a point. He rose so that all could be restored. Everything we give to Him...everything we allow Him to take...all of it can be restored. Mass Readings from April 5, 2026: Acts 10:34,37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

full04/05/26 Easter Sunday: Everything is Restored 776a8c83-e213-4e71-81a8-ad7e5373880aSat, 04 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags See Ya Later, Alligator Read: John 8:34-36; 1 Peter 5:6-11 Elizabeth squealed and grabbed her mom as the tram stopped by a huge alligator in the Everglades. People around them stood to snap pictures of the beast sunning himself at the edge of the road. Their guide told them some facts about alligators, and then the tram began to move. Elizabeth relaxed as the guide pointed out ibis, herons, and other native birds. She laughed at the funny sounds they made as they were startled by the tram and flew away. Every time they came to an alligator, Elizabeth would tense up and grab her mom’s arm. Mom tried to assure her that they were perfectly safe. “Honey, you don’t have to be afraid. The alligators rarely bother people. Just relax and enjoy being able to see such interesting creatures.” “But Mom,” Elizabeth said, “they have so many teeth, and the guide said they move really fast sometimes. I’m scared. What if one climbs up here and eats me?” Mom laughed. “Oh, Elizabeth, you don’t have to worry. The tram driver can speed away, and I won’t let a gator get up here. It would have to eat me first before it got to you.” The tour guide began telling a story about a boy who fell into one of the canals a long time ago. He landed on an alligator, and the animal grabbed him in its strong jaws. The boy’s mother jumped in and stuck her arm into the alligator’s mouth. It let go of the boy, and he was saved. Mom patted Elizabeth’s arm. “That mom was willing to risk her life to save her child, and so am I. And don’t forget that you’re God’s child too! When we were lost sinners stuck in Satan’s grip, God sent His Son to rescue us. Jesus defeated Satan and set us free by dying for our sins and rising from the dead. Satan may still try to get us to sin or make us feel guilty, but we don’t have to be afraid of him anymore. And you don’t have to be afraid of these alligators either.” Elizabeth smiled. “Can we get a stuffed alligator today so I can remember I don’t have to be afraid? Hey, there’s another alligator!” She leaned forward to get a closer look. –Robyn Mulder How about you? Have you ever seen a live alligator? Were you scared? Seeing a creature like that can be scary, but nothing is as scary as being in the grip of sin and Satan. That’s why Jesus came to earth and died—to pay the price for our sin so we could be saved and have eternal life with Him. When we trust in Him, we don’t have to be afraid of Satan. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus saves us from Satan’s grip

Read: John 8:34-36; 1 Peter 5:6-11 Elizabeth squealed and grabbed her mom as the tram stopped by a huge alligator in the Everglades. People around them stood to snap pictures of the beast sunning himself at the edge of the road. Their guide told them some facts about alligators, and then the tram began to move. Elizabeth relaxed as the guide pointed out ibis, herons, and other native birds. She laughed at the funny sounds they made as they were startled by the tram and flew away. Every time they came to an alligator, Elizabeth would tense up and grab her mom’s arm. Mom tried to assure her that they were perfectly safe. “Honey, you don’t have to be afraid. The alligators rarely bother people. Just relax and enjoy being able to see such interesting creatures.” “But Mom,” Elizabeth said, “they have so many teeth, and the guide said they move really fast sometimes. I’m scared. What if one climbs up here and eats me?” Mom laughed. “Oh, Elizabeth, you don’t have to worry. The tram driver can speed away, and I won’t let a gator get up here. It would have to eat me first before it got to you.” The tour guide began telling a story about a boy who fell into one of the canals a long time ago. He landed on an alligator, and the animal grabbed him in its strong jaws. The boy’s mother jumped in and stuck her arm into the alligator’s mouth. It let go of the boy, and he was saved. Mom patted Elizabeth’s arm. “That mom was willing to risk her life to save her child, and so am I. And don’t forget that you’re God’s child too! When we were lost sinners stuck in Satan’s grip, God sent His Son to rescue us. Jesus defeated Satan and set us free by dying for our sins and rising from the dead. Satan may still try to get us to sin or make us feel guilty, but we don’t have to be afraid of him anymore. And you don’t have to be afraid of these alligators either.” Elizabeth smiled. “Can we get a stuffed alligator today so I can remember I don’t have to be afraid? Hey, there’s another alligator!” She leaned forward to get a closer look. –Robyn Mulder How about you? Have you ever seen a live alligator? Were you scared? Seeing a creature like that can be scary, but nothing is as scary as being in the grip of sin and Satan. That’s why Jesus came to earth and died—to pay the price for our sin so we could be saved and have eternal life with Him. When we trust in Him, we don’t have to be afraid of Satan. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus saves us from Satan’s grip

See Ya Later, Alligator 8b4e51c6-22d3-440e-a324-069821e5aa54Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2026) Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2026)e7e8cebc-9dcf-4443-a607-54ad93bccf73Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Christ’s Ascension into Heaven (2026) The Catechism unpacks the line from the Creed, “He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Fr. Mike highlights the reality that we do not have direct access to the Father without his Son, Jesus. Christ’s ascension into heaven means, “the irreversible entry of his humanity into divine glory,” uniting our humanity with God’s divinity in a remarkable way—which finds its earthly culmination in the Holy Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 659-667. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism unpacks the line from the Creed, “He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Fr. Mike highlights the reality that we do not have direct access to the Father without his Son, Jesus. Christ’s ascension into heaven means, “the irreversible entry of his humanity into divine glory,” uniting our humanity with God’s divinity in a remarkable way—which finds its earthly culmination in the Holy Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 659-667. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 94: Christ’s Ascension into Heaven (2026)b539248c-00d8-4cda-ade2-5eeec2b530a9Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHOLY WEEK | Girls Gone Biblehi ggbbbbb:) One of the most important episodes we'll ever film. The pure Gospel through Holy Week. So you guys can follow along: (reading from NLT) Palm Sunday (Jesus' Triumphal Entry) Matthew 21:1–11 — We often praise God when He aligns with our expectations, but struggle when He doesn't. Monday (Temple Cleansing) Matthew 21:12–13 —Jesus doesn't expose things to shame us, He exposes them to heal us. Tuesday (Teaching & Confrontation) Matthew 22–23 —You can be around God things and still miss God Himself. Wednesday (The Silent Day / Betrayal Begins) Matthew 26:14–16 —God is never absent, even when He seems silent.  Thursday (Last Supper & Gethsemane) Matthew 26:17–46 —Surrender is often the hardest right before breakthrough. Friday (The Crucifixion) Matthew 27 —Jesus is rejected, mocked, and abandoned. He fully enters human suffering. —The cross wasn't a tragedy, it was a victory. Saturday (The Waiting) Matthew 27:62–66 —Just because you can't see God moving doesn't mean He isn't. —Can I remain faithful when I don't feel anything? Sunday (The Resurrection) Matthew 28:1–10 —Resurrection isn't just an event, it's a new way of living. —Am I walking in resurrection power, or still living like I'm in the grave? happy happy happy Easter / Resurrection Day. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at http://girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour (http://www.girlsgonebible.com/tour) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! BetterHelpA convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at http://GCU.edu/MyOffer. IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping. Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year. Hosanna Revival Beautiful, thoughtfully designed Bibles and faith-based tools to help you stay rooted in the Word and deepen your relationship with God. Use code GGB at HosannaRevival.com for 15% off. Yappy Bracelets Meaningful, faith-based bracelets designed to remind you of what matters most. Simple, wearable pieces that carry intention and purpose every day. Get 15% off your order at YappyBracelets.com/GGB. Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GGB. OneSkin Science-backed skincare designed to target aging at the cellular level, helping your skin look healthier, smoother, and more youthful. Clean formulas that actually work. Get 15% off your order at OneSkin.co/GGB with code GGB.

hi ggbbbbb:) One of the most important episodes we'll ever film. The pure Gospel through Holy Week. So you guys can follow along: (reading from NLT) Palm Sunday (Jesus' Triumphal Entry) Matthew 21:1–11 — We often praise God when He aligns with our expectations, but struggle when He doesn't. Monday (Temple Cleansing) Matthew 21:12–13 —Jesus doesn't expose things to shame us, He exposes them to heal us. Tuesday (Teaching & Confrontation) Matthew 22–23 —You can be around God things and still miss God Himself. Wednesday (The Silent Day / Betrayal Begins) Matthew 26:14–16 —God is never absent, even when He seems silent.  Thursday (Last Supper & Gethsemane) Matthew 26:17–46 —Surrender is often the hardest right before breakthrough. Friday (The Crucifixion) Matthew 27 —Jesus is rejected, mocked, and abandoned. He fully enters human suffering. —The cross wasn't a tragedy, it was a victory. Saturday (The Waiting) Matthew 27:62–66 —Just because you can't see God moving doesn't mean He isn't. —Can I remain faithful when I don't feel anything? Sunday (The Resurrection) Matthew 28:1–10 —Resurrection isn't just an event, it's a new way of living. —Am I walking in resurrection power, or still living like I'm in the grave? happy happy happy Easter / Resurrection Day. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at http://girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour (http://www.girlsgonebible.com/tour) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! BetterHelpA convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at http://GCU.edu/MyOffer. IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping. Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year. Hosanna Revival Beautiful, thoughtfully designed Bibles and faith-based tools to help you stay rooted in the Word and deepen your relationship with God. Use code GGB at HosannaRevival.com for 15% off. Yappy Bracelets Meaningful, faith-based bracelets designed to remind you of what matters most. Simple, wearable pieces that carry intention and purpose every day. Get 15% off your order at YappyBracelets.com/GGB. Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GGB. OneSkin Science-backed skincare designed to target aging at the cellular level, helping your skin look healthier, smoother, and more youthful. Clean formulas that actually work. Get 15% off your order at OneSkin.co/GGB with code GGB.

fullHOLY WEEK | Girls Gone Bible9627920d-1b8a-4eff-9adc-f463586ee672Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsif you haven't given God a chance, i dare you to listen | GOOD FRIDAYHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about Good Friday and what that means for us as followers of Christ. Today is the day that Jesus was crucified on the Cross for us. How can a heavy day be given a title, "Good" Friday? Well, through Jesus's death, sin was forgiven and we were offered salvation and restoration with God. Even though the day itself is tragic, the outcome is seen as good and full of hope. In just two days on Easter Sunday, we celebrate resurrection and victory over death. "Jesus answered him, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." Luke 23:43 _____________________________________________ ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about Good Friday and what that means for us as followers of Christ. Today is the day that Jesus was crucified on the Cross for us. How can a heavy day be given a title, "Good" Friday? Well, through Jesus's death, sin was forgiven and we were offered salvation and restoration with God. Even though the day itself is tragic, the outcome is seen as good and full of hope. In just two days on Easter Sunday, we celebrate resurrection and victory over death. "Jesus answered him, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." Luke 23:43 _____________________________________________ ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullif you haven't given God a chance, i dare you to listen | GOOD FRIDAY82a6dced-f01f-43ae-aacd-b3a32d1069adFri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/03/26 Good Friday: Everything is Taken Homily from Good Friday. A king without His armor. At the end of our lives, there are no defenses. At the end of Christ's life, He clings to no defenses. He has poured it all out, and all is taken from Him. All that is left is the Man Himself. At the end of our lives, we will only be left with our heart...everything else is taken. Mass Readings from April 3, 2026: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday. A king without His armor. At the end of our lives, there are no defenses. At the end of Christ's life, He clings to no defenses. He has poured it all out, and all is taken from Him. All that is left is the Man Himself. At the end of our lives, we will only be left with our heart...everything else is taken. Mass Readings from April 3, 2026: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full04/03/26 Good Friday: Everything is Taken98d7e7f2-8962-49b8-ad03-c5bad630550eFri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Mouthwash REVERSES The Benefits Of Exercise! Dr Nathan BryanDr Nathan Bryan is a leading nitric oxide researcher and biochemist, known for his work on cardiovascular health, blood pressure, and human physiology. In this moment, he reveals a surprising and controversial insight: everyday oral health habits like mouthwash and toothpaste may be disrupting your oral microbiome and blocking nitric oxide production. He explains how this directly impacts blood pressure, circulation, and even reverses the benefits of exercise - unpacking the science behind one of the most overlooked systems in human health. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/JbS4DZVXV1b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/3WbhlB1XV1b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Nathan Bryan: https://n1o1.com/about-dr-nathan-bryan/?srsltid=AfmBOooOFqsJRAP7whrtk26AsE0bI1-NrNlxbJVP-uhBoHYLuAEPy673

Dr Nathan Bryan is a leading nitric oxide researcher and biochemist, known for his work on cardiovascular health, blood pressure, and human physiology. In this moment, he reveals a surprising and controversial insight: everyday oral health habits like mouthwash and toothpaste may be disrupting your oral microbiome and blocking nitric oxide production. He explains how this directly impacts blood pressure, circulation, and even reverses the benefits of exercise - unpacking the science behind one of the most overlooked systems in human health. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/JbS4DZVXV1b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/3WbhlB1XV1b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Nathan Bryan: https://n1o1.com/about-dr-nathan-bryan/?srsltid=AfmBOooOFqsJRAP7whrtk26AsE0bI1-NrNlxbJVP-uhBoHYLuAEPy673

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Mouthwash REVERSES The Benefits Of Exercise! Dr Nathan Bryan09258e75-7a07-4af5-8ac7-e2480bffc627Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +00001447https://216.73.216.191/allTags Scars Read: John 20:24-29 “Mom,” Ethan said hesitantly one day, “did you…uh…did you ever think about having plastic surgery to fix all those scars on your face?” For as long as Ethan could remember, there had been ugly red scars on his mother’s face and hands. He was used to them and hardly noticed them, but some kids in his class had asked what was wrong with her and whispered about the way she looked. Mom put her hand up to her face. “I had plastic surgery years ago. Maybe doctors could do a better job now, but it would be very expensive.” “I know you got those scars in a fire,” Ethan said. “I sorta remember hearing something about it years ago, but I can’t remember what happened. Couldn’t you get out? You never talk about it.” Mom hesitated, then took a deep breath. “Well,” she began, “when you were just a little baby, our house caught on fire. You were in your crib, and that whole area went up in flames. I ran in and grabbed you and wrapped you up in blankets. I’m so thankful I was able to shelter you as I ran out of the house. We both were all right, but as you can see, my hands and face were burned very badly.” Ethan stared at her, stunned. “You mean you got those scars saving me?” he asked, his eyes filling with tears. “I didn’t know that!” He threw his arms around his mother. “Knowing you loved me so much makes me love you more than ever!” Mom squeezed him tight. “I love you too,” she said. “And maybe my scars can help you understand how much Jesus loves you. We’re all helpless sinners—we’re as helpless as babies and can’t save ourselves. So Jesus came to rescue us. He suffered and died on a cross to pay the price of our sin. His body was scarred where a spear was thrust into His side and where nails pierced His hands and feet. He went through that so we could be saved and have eternal life with Him, and He’ll carry those scars forever.” “Wow,” said Ethan. “Jesus really does love us, and His scars show us how much!” –Harry C. Trover How about you? Did you know that Jesus suffered and died for you? He died on the cross so you could have your sins forgiven and enjoy eternal life with Him. He made a great sacrifice to save you because He loves you. Have you put your faith in Him as your Savior? Don’t wait any longer. Trust in Him today. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: We love Him because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus died to save you

Read: John 20:24-29 “Mom,” Ethan said hesitantly one day, “did you…uh…did you ever think about having plastic surgery to fix all those scars on your face?” For as long as Ethan could remember, there had been ugly red scars on his mother’s face and hands. He was used to them and hardly noticed them, but some kids in his class had asked what was wrong with her and whispered about the way she looked. Mom put her hand up to her face. “I had plastic surgery years ago. Maybe doctors could do a better job now, but it would be very expensive.” “I know you got those scars in a fire,” Ethan said. “I sorta remember hearing something about it years ago, but I can’t remember what happened. Couldn’t you get out? You never talk about it.” Mom hesitated, then took a deep breath. “Well,” she began, “when you were just a little baby, our house caught on fire. You were in your crib, and that whole area went up in flames. I ran in and grabbed you and wrapped you up in blankets. I’m so thankful I was able to shelter you as I ran out of the house. We both were all right, but as you can see, my hands and face were burned very badly.” Ethan stared at her, stunned. “You mean you got those scars saving me?” he asked, his eyes filling with tears. “I didn’t know that!” He threw his arms around his mother. “Knowing you loved me so much makes me love you more than ever!” Mom squeezed him tight. “I love you too,” she said. “And maybe my scars can help you understand how much Jesus loves you. We’re all helpless sinners—we’re as helpless as babies and can’t save ourselves. So Jesus came to rescue us. He suffered and died on a cross to pay the price of our sin. His body was scarred where a spear was thrust into His side and where nails pierced His hands and feet. He went through that so we could be saved and have eternal life with Him, and He’ll carry those scars forever.” “Wow,” said Ethan. “Jesus really does love us, and His scars show us how much!” –Harry C. Trover How about you? Did you know that Jesus suffered and died for you? He died on the cross so you could have your sins forgiven and enjoy eternal life with Him. He made a great sacrifice to save you because He loves you. Have you put your faith in Him as your Savior? Don’t wait any longer. Trust in Him today. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: We love Him because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus died to save you

Scars ba967119-03ca-4947-9c5c-65833fd73541Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2026) Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson's story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson's story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2026)81b1c672-c72d-4dd8-82b2-dad9e096a020Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: The Meaning of the Resurrection (2026) The Catechism wraps up its discussion surrounding Article 5 of the Creed (“He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead”) and asks the question, “What does Jesus’ resurrection mean for me?” Fr. Mike points out that Christ’s resurrection proves—definitively—that he is the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 651-658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism wraps up its discussion surrounding Article 5 of the Creed (“He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead”) and asks the question, “What does Jesus’ resurrection mean for me?” Fr. Mike points out that Christ’s resurrection proves—definitively—that he is the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 651-658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 93: The Meaning of the Resurrection (2026)abe4cbd2-47fb-4b30-990e-4999fdd7aaf7Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDon’t Go Into Easter Without Asking Yourself This (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Throughout Lent, and really throughout the entire Christian life, we keep Christ crucified before our eyes as a reminder of how deeply we are loved. But it also confronts us with a question: Do I want to be associated with that? Fr. Mike Schmitz challenges us, especially during Holy Week but also every day, to answer honestly: Do I want to be associated with Jesus, even if it means suffering? Our hope is that the answer becomes “yes,” day after day. Because no matter the trials or sacrifices, nothing compares to the joy of being with Him at the end of it all.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Throughout Lent, and really throughout the entire Christian life, we keep Christ crucified before our eyes as a reminder of how deeply we are loved. But it also confronts us with a question: Do I want to be associated with that? Fr. Mike Schmitz challenges us, especially during Holy Week but also every day, to answer honestly: Do I want to be associated with Jesus, even if it means suffering? Our hope is that the answer becomes “yes,” day after day. Because no matter the trials or sacrifices, nothing compares to the joy of being with Him at the end of it all.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDon’t Go Into Easter Without Asking Yourself This (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)c735f191-816e-43cb-9504-ec4ad847bb3bThu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#965 - Exodus 1-2:7 - Birth of MosesThis episode is part 1 of a study of the book of Exodus. This episode covers from the death of the sons of Israel to the birth of Moses. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 of a study of the book of Exodus. This episode covers from the death of the sons of Israel to the birth of Moses. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#965 - Exodus 1-2:7 - Birth of Moses06b93ab7-8fa6-44ab-8dd3-5d1f7fb2a5c0Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000594https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/02/26 Holy Thursday: Everything is Given Homily from Holy Thursday. Jesus knew. And He still gave everything. At the end of Lent, we realize that we have been called to give. To give our time and attention to God in prayer. To give up things in fasting. To give help to those in need. Jesus gives at the Last Supper. He gives everything...fully knowing the truth of the people for whom He gives everything. Mass Readings from April 2, 2026: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalm 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from Holy Thursday. Jesus knew. And He still gave everything. At the end of Lent, we realize that we have been called to give. To give our time and attention to God in prayer. To give up things in fasting. To give help to those in need. Jesus gives at the Last Supper. He gives everything...fully knowing the truth of the people for whom He gives everything. Mass Readings from April 2, 2026: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalm 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full04/02/26 Holy Thursday: Everything is Given01bbe398-fa4c-434d-b38d-f0848fa8bd12Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Only Way for a Man to Behave OnlineMen using the internet have no idea they are losing a war they never knew they were fighting. The algorithm is not neutral, it is rewarding outrage, feeding pride, and quietly rewiring the way men think, speak, and relate to God. Timothy Flanders, Editor-in-Chief of OnePeterFive, has lived inside this tension for years. He has built a major Catholic journal online while wrestling personally with what the digital world does to a man's soul. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down with Timothy to lay out what Scripture actually demands of a man's words online, why Christians are often the worst offenders in the digital public square, and how fallen angels use social media to attack Catholic men in ways most would never recognize. Timothy introduces the Internet Promise, a set of commitments rooted directly in Scripture, and offers a concrete battle plan for men who are ready to stop being used by the internet and start using it for the Kingdom. Timothy FlandersPelican Plus: https://pelicanplus.com — COUPON CODE for 10% Off: PLUS OnePeterFive: https://onepeterfive.com The Meaning of Catholic: https://meaningofcatholic.com 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men using the internet have no idea they are losing a war they never knew they were fighting. The algorithm is not neutral, it is rewarding outrage, feeding pride, and quietly rewiring the way men think, speak, and relate to God. Timothy Flanders, Editor-in-Chief of OnePeterFive, has lived inside this tension for years. He has built a major Catholic journal online while wrestling personally with what the digital world does to a man's soul. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down with Timothy to lay out what Scripture actually demands of a man's words online, why Christians are often the worst offenders in the digital public square, and how fallen angels use social media to attack Catholic men in ways most would never recognize. Timothy introduces the Internet Promise, a set of commitments rooted directly in Scripture, and offers a concrete battle plan for men who are ready to stop being used by the internet and start using it for the Kingdom. Timothy FlandersPelican Plus: https://pelicanplus.com — COUPON CODE for 10% Off: PLUS OnePeterFive: https://onepeterfive.com The Meaning of Catholic: https://meaningofcatholic.com 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Only Way for a Man to Behave Onlinef545d7e9-f3fe-43c0-80fa-d7c091b4dcdfThu, 02 Apr 2026 09:55:00 +00004538https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFather Martin's Famous Skull Injury, UFOS, And The Rise in Demonic ActivityFather Martins answers some of the most pressing questions from our listeners. Join the Vault and Support the show! Exorcistfiles.supercast.com Thank you to our sponsors! Field of Greens- . Check out the university study and get 20% off at FOGCHICKS.com – PROMO CODE EXFILES. Fogchicks.com and use our code EXFILES Runewood Rosaries- Get 15% off your order when you use our promo code EXFILES at Runewoodrosary.com Babbel- Learn a new Language and get up to 60% off your subscription at Babbel.com/EXFILES Ready to give Toups a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://toupsandco.com/exfiles and use code EXFILES for 25% off your first order. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Father Martins answers some of the most pressing questions from our listeners. Join the Vault and Support the show! Exorcistfiles.supercast.com Thank you to our sponsors! Field of Greens- . Check out the university study and get 20% off at FOGCHICKS.com – PROMO CODE EXFILES. Fogchicks.com and use our code EXFILES Runewood Rosaries- Get 15% off your order when you use our promo code EXFILES at Runewoodrosary.com Babbel- Learn a new Language and get up to 60% off your subscription at Babbel.com/EXFILES Ready to give Toups a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://toupsandco.com/exfiles and use code EXFILES for 25% off your first order. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullFather Martin's Famous Skull Injury, UFOS, And The Rise in Demonic Activitycd703377-ce81-44d0-bee8-8cbfed4fade8Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPierre Poilievre, The Next Prime Minister of Canada?: The Economy Is About To Collapse!The Man Who Could Lead Canada By 2029: Pierre Poilievre On Trump, Tariffs & Why You Still Can't Afford A Home Pierre Poilievre is the Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Leader of the Opposition. First elected to Parliament at 25, he has spent over 2 decades in Canadian politics - winning the Conservative leadership in 2022 with a record 68% first-ballot victory. If the polls hold, he could be Canada's next Prime Minister. He explains:  ◼️ Why you still can't afford a home, and the 1 policy change that would fix it overnight  ◼️How governments are quietly destroying your savings and his plan to reverse it before it's too late  ◼️Why the West is selling its resources cheap and who's really profiting from it  ◼️ Why self-sacrifice, not self-interest, is the shocking key to building a better society  ◼️ The lesson his mother's scars taught him about never hiding who you are 00:00 Intro 02:29 Is World War III Closer Than We Think? What The Power Shift Reveals 04:23 Why Is The U.S. Pulling Back From Allies—And What Happens Next? 06:44 What’s Really Driving Tensions Between Canada And The U.S.? 08:36 U.S. Vs. Iran: How This Conflict Could Escalate Fast 12:08 If Trump Asked For Help—Would The Answer Change Everything? 12:53 How Does This All End? The Most Likely Global Scenario 14:58 What Would You Actually Do In Trump’s Position? 17:00 Behind The Scenes: What Is Pierre’s Real Relationship With Trump? 18:29 How Canada’s Economy Could Be Fixed Faster Than You Think 19:27 What Happens Next Might Surprise You 20:19 From Adoption To Power: How Pierre’s Story Shaped His Politics 23:16 Meeting His Biological Parents: The Moment That Changed Everything 30:43 Why He Chose Politics—And What Most People Get Wrong 35:55 Is The System Rigged? Socialism Vs. Capitalism Explained 38:32 Why You Can’t Afford A Home—And Who’s Really Responsible 46:05 Why Canada Is Falling Behind—And What It Means 49:03 What This G7 Country Gets Right (And Why It Matters) 53:26 The Silent Crisis: Birth Rates, Immigration, And Jobs Colliding 57:27 AI And Jobs: What Happens To The Next Generation? 01:04:36 If Elected In 2029—Here’s How Pierre Says He’d Change Everything 01:08:40 Is Immigration Being Used To Win Elections? 01:13:19 Ads 01:16:06 The Biggest Threat To The Western World—No One Agrees On This 01:18:37 Canada And Nuclear Weapons: What’s The Real Policy? 01:19:36 China, The Arctic, And The Threat Few Are Talking About 01:22:42 Why Conservatives Lost—The Real Reason Behind The Election 01:24:42 After The Loss: What He Learned When It Was Over 01:27:32 Did Trump Change The Election Outcome? Here’s The Truth 01:28:46 How Stoicism Cuts Through Political Chaos 01:30:37 Reading His 20-Year-Old Self—Have His Beliefs Changed? 01:33:55 DEI And “Woke” Politics: Why He Says It’s Dividing Society 01:42:52 Fatherhood And Politics: How His Daughter Changed Everything 01:45:41 Raising A Child With Autism - What It Teaches You About Leadership Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  You can follow Pierre, here: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8FIkCAa  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4L4gTnR  YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/uscsft  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode3  Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven   Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

The Man Who Could Lead Canada By 2029: Pierre Poilievre On Trump, Tariffs & Why You Still Can't Afford A Home Pierre Poilievre is the Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Leader of the Opposition. First elected to Parliament at 25, he has spent over 2 decades in Canadian politics - winning the Conservative leadership in 2022 with a record 68% first-ballot victory. If the polls hold, he could be Canada's next Prime Minister. He explains:  ◼️ Why you still can't afford a home, and the 1 policy change that would fix it overnight  ◼️How governments are quietly destroying your savings and his plan to reverse it before it's too late  ◼️Why the West is selling its resources cheap and who's really profiting from it  ◼️ Why self-sacrifice, not self-interest, is the shocking key to building a better society  ◼️ The lesson his mother's scars taught him about never hiding who you are 00:00 Intro 02:29 Is World War III Closer Than We Think? What The Power Shift Reveals 04:23 Why Is The U.S. Pulling Back From Allies—And What Happens Next? 06:44 What’s Really Driving Tensions Between Canada And The U.S.? 08:36 U.S. Vs. Iran: How This Conflict Could Escalate Fast 12:08 If Trump Asked For Help—Would The Answer Change Everything? 12:53 How Does This All End? The Most Likely Global Scenario 14:58 What Would You Actually Do In Trump’s Position? 17:00 Behind The Scenes: What Is Pierre’s Real Relationship With Trump? 18:29 How Canada’s Economy Could Be Fixed Faster Than You Think 19:27 What Happens Next Might Surprise You 20:19 From Adoption To Power: How Pierre’s Story Shaped His Politics 23:16 Meeting His Biological Parents: The Moment That Changed Everything 30:43 Why He Chose Politics—And What Most People Get Wrong 35:55 Is The System Rigged? Socialism Vs. Capitalism Explained 38:32 Why You Can’t Afford A Home—And Who’s Really Responsible 46:05 Why Canada Is Falling Behind—And What It Means 49:03 What This G7 Country Gets Right (And Why It Matters) 53:26 The Silent Crisis: Birth Rates, Immigration, And Jobs Colliding 57:27 AI And Jobs: What Happens To The Next Generation? 01:04:36 If Elected In 2029—Here’s How Pierre Says He’d Change Everything 01:08:40 Is Immigration Being Used To Win Elections? 01:13:19 Ads 01:16:06 The Biggest Threat To The Western World—No One Agrees On This 01:18:37 Canada And Nuclear Weapons: What’s The Real Policy? 01:19:36 China, The Arctic, And The Threat Few Are Talking About 01:22:42 Why Conservatives Lost—The Real Reason Behind The Election 01:24:42 After The Loss: What He Learned When It Was Over 01:27:32 Did Trump Change The Election Outcome? Here’s The Truth 01:28:46 How Stoicism Cuts Through Political Chaos 01:30:37 Reading His 20-Year-Old Self—Have His Beliefs Changed? 01:33:55 DEI And “Woke” Politics: Why He Says It’s Dividing Society 01:42:52 Fatherhood And Politics: How His Daughter Changed Everything 01:45:41 Raising A Child With Autism - What It Teaches You About Leadership Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  You can follow Pierre, here: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8FIkCAa  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4L4gTnR  YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/uscsft  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode3  Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven   Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

fullPierre Poilievre, The Next Prime Minister of Canada?: The Economy Is About To Collapse!6aed51b4-1c9a-4063-ab24-a2b9c5602f4aThu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +00006939https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Old Tin Can Read: James 2:1-9 “Look!” Naomi pointed to a tin can outside her family’s apartment building. “Somebody is a litterbug.” “Yeah,” said Samuel. “Let’s throw that old can in the trash.” As he picked it up with a napkin, he noticed something stuffed inside. “Hey! There’s money in here!” Samuel and Naomi hurried inside, eagerly discussing all the things they could do with the money. “Hold on!” Dad said when he heard about it. “This is quite a bit of money. We need to see if we can find whoever lost it so we can return it to them.” The kids gave each other glum looks, but they handed the money over to Dad. “I found the owner of that money,” Dad told them the next day. “On my way to the subway this morning, a homeless man I often see looked very upset. I asked him what was wrong, and he told me he lost a tin can containing all his money. When I asked how much was in it, the amount matched what we found in this one.” “But we’re not going to give it to him, are we?” asked Samuel. “He probably got it by making people think he needed it when he was really planning to use it for something bad, like drugs.” “You don’t know that,” Dad said. “And he does need money to buy food. In any case, it’s his money, not ours, and we need to return it to him.” Naomi frowned. “But we were going to use it to buy groceries and give to the missionary fund at church! Now it’s just gonna go to waste.” “It doesn’t sound like you have a very high opinion of the person who lost this money,” Dad said. “But he’s kind of like that old tin can. You thought it was just a piece of trash, but when you looked inside, you found something valuable. That homeless man is valuable too. God loves him so much that He sent Jesus to die for him. As His children, God wants us to show that man how loved and valuable he is.” Samuel and Naomi looked at each other. “Okay, Dad,” Samuel said. “We’ll return the money.” “Yeah,” said Naomi. “And let’s make him a card that says how much Jesus loves him.” –Harry C. Trover How about you? Do you show God’s love to everyone and treat them with respect? Or just people you think are worthy of it? None of us are worthy of God’s love—we’re all sinners who have done bad things. But God loves us anyway. He loves us so much that He sent His own Son, Jesus, to die for our sins! And He wants us to show that same love to others, no matter who they are. Today's Key Verse: If you look on one man as more important than another, you are sinning. James 2:9 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: Show God’s love to everyone

Read: James 2:1-9 “Look!” Naomi pointed to a tin can outside her family’s apartment building. “Somebody is a litterbug.” “Yeah,” said Samuel. “Let’s throw that old can in the trash.” As he picked it up with a napkin, he noticed something stuffed inside. “Hey! There’s money in here!” Samuel and Naomi hurried inside, eagerly discussing all the things they could do with the money. “Hold on!” Dad said when he heard about it. “This is quite a bit of money. We need to see if we can find whoever lost it so we can return it to them.” The kids gave each other glum looks, but they handed the money over to Dad. “I found the owner of that money,” Dad told them the next day. “On my way to the subway this morning, a homeless man I often see looked very upset. I asked him what was wrong, and he told me he lost a tin can containing all his money. When I asked how much was in it, the amount matched what we found in this one.” “But we’re not going to give it to him, are we?” asked Samuel. “He probably got it by making people think he needed it when he was really planning to use it for something bad, like drugs.” “You don’t know that,” Dad said. “And he does need money to buy food. In any case, it’s his money, not ours, and we need to return it to him.” Naomi frowned. “But we were going to use it to buy groceries and give to the missionary fund at church! Now it’s just gonna go to waste.” “It doesn’t sound like you have a very high opinion of the person who lost this money,” Dad said. “But he’s kind of like that old tin can. You thought it was just a piece of trash, but when you looked inside, you found something valuable. That homeless man is valuable too. God loves him so much that He sent Jesus to die for him. As His children, God wants us to show that man how loved and valuable he is.” Samuel and Naomi looked at each other. “Okay, Dad,” Samuel said. “We’ll return the money.” “Yeah,” said Naomi. “And let’s make him a card that says how much Jesus loves him.” –Harry C. Trover How about you? Do you show God’s love to everyone and treat them with respect? Or just people you think are worthy of it? None of us are worthy of God’s love—we’re all sinners who have done bad things. But God loves us anyway. He loves us so much that He sent His own Son, Jesus, to die for our sins! And He wants us to show that same love to others, no matter who they are. Today's Key Verse: If you look on one man as more important than another, you are sinning. James 2:9 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: Show God’s love to everyone

The Old Tin Can ca3bebe8-337a-40ac-b1bd-fc40b41ab3e0Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2026) Today's readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today's readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2026)6635d91e-3134-4617-9ced-7f8d4e59c7e1Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: The Man of Heaven (2026) The Catechism demonstrates how Christ’s resurrection is “essentially different” from other cases of resurrection in the Bible and shows us how his rising from the dead is a “work of the Holy Trinity.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus was not merely “resuscitated” from the dead, as Jairus’ daughter or Lazarus, but he rose from the dead glorified, “filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 645-650. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism demonstrates how Christ’s resurrection is “essentially different” from other cases of resurrection in the Bible and shows us how his rising from the dead is a “work of the Holy Trinity.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus was not merely “resuscitated” from the dead, as Jairus’ daughter or Lazarus, but he rose from the dead glorified, “filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 645-650. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 92: The Man of Heaven (2026)de0d6e8a-8c27-41d0-a647-21df14d817fcThu, 02 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEaster part 5 BONUS: A Rooster and a Second ChanceLuke 22:31-34, 54-62, & John 21:1-17 In today’s episode, we follow one of Jesus’ closest friends—Peter. From the quiet upper room, to the dark courtyard, and finally to breakfast on the beach, we’ll hear how Peter made a big promise to Jesus… and then broke it. But the story doesn’t end there. After Jesus rises from the dead, He lovingly gives Peter a second chance. This is a beautiful story of sadness, forgiveness, and hope—a reminder that Jesus never gives up on us, even when we mess up.   Big Ideas for Little Hearts: Jesus knows we’ll make mistakes, but He still loves us deeply. Peter denied Jesus three times, but Jesus forgave him and gave him a new job. Seeing the risen Jesus changed Peter from afraid to brave! No matter how far we run, Jesus welcomes us back and gives us a fresh start. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To join the team supporting this podcast and also enjoy weekly bonus content PLUS access to the entire library of bonus content  go here and click bonus content.   You’re not just funding a podcast. You’re helping bring the Word of God into homes, into car rides, into bedtime routines—and into the hearts of thousands of children.   From my family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.

Luke 22:31-34, 54-62, & John 21:1-17 In today’s episode, we follow one of Jesus’ closest friends—Peter. From the quiet upper room, to the dark courtyard, and finally to breakfast on the beach, we’ll hear how Peter made a big promise to Jesus… and then broke it. But the story doesn’t end there. After Jesus rises from the dead, He lovingly gives Peter a second chance. This is a beautiful story of sadness, forgiveness, and hope—a reminder that Jesus never gives up on us, even when we mess up.   Big Ideas for Little Hearts: Jesus knows we’ll make mistakes, but He still loves us deeply. Peter denied Jesus three times, but Jesus forgave him and gave him a new job. Seeing the risen Jesus changed Peter from afraid to brave! No matter how far we run, Jesus welcomes us back and gives us a fresh start. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To join the team supporting this podcast and also enjoy weekly bonus content PLUS access to the entire library of bonus content  go here and click bonus content.   You’re not just funding a podcast. You’re helping bring the Word of God into homes, into car rides, into bedtime routines—and into the hearts of thousands of children.   From my family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.

fullEaster part 5 BONUS: A Rooster and a Second Chance1cab3205-d40a-43a0-bb41-e553a835ae84Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:04:00 +00001012https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEaster part 4: He's Not Here; He's Alive!John 19, Matthew 28, Luke 23, & 1 Corinthians 15:55 In this powerful Easter episode, we continue our journey following the sorrow of the cross to the joy of the resurrection. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus lovingly bury Jesus, and guards are posted at the tomb. But on the third day, something incredible happens—Jesus rises from the dead! With awe and joy, the women discover the empty tomb and meet Jesus alive again. Children are reminded that the cross was not the end—Jesus conquered sin and death, just like He said He would. Because He lives, we have forgiveness and hope! Thanks to today's wonderful guest, Whitney Newby!  She is the author of Lift Your Eyes and the founder of Brighter Day Press, a ministry that creates literature-rich, gospel-centered resources for family discipleship. Whitney lives in South Carolina with her husband and four children. You can find her on Instagram @brighterdaypress or https://brighterdaypress.com/ ---------------------------- To join the team supporting this podcast and also enjoy weekly bonus content PLUS access to the entire library of bonus content  go here and click bonus content.   You’re not just funding a podcast. You’re helping bring the Word of God into homes, into car rides, into bedtime routines—and into the hearts of thousands of children.   From my family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.

John 19, Matthew 28, Luke 23, & 1 Corinthians 15:55 In this powerful Easter episode, we continue our journey following the sorrow of the cross to the joy of the resurrection. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus lovingly bury Jesus, and guards are posted at the tomb. But on the third day, something incredible happens—Jesus rises from the dead! With awe and joy, the women discover the empty tomb and meet Jesus alive again. Children are reminded that the cross was not the end—Jesus conquered sin and death, just like He said He would. Because He lives, we have forgiveness and hope! Thanks to today's wonderful guest, Whitney Newby!  She is the author of Lift Your Eyes and the founder of Brighter Day Press, a ministry that creates literature-rich, gospel-centered resources for family discipleship. Whitney lives in South Carolina with her husband and four children. You can find her on Instagram @brighterdaypress or https://brighterdaypress.com/ ---------------------------- To join the team supporting this podcast and also enjoy weekly bonus content PLUS access to the entire library of bonus content  go here and click bonus content.   You’re not just funding a podcast. You’re helping bring the Word of God into homes, into car rides, into bedtime routines—and into the hearts of thousands of children.   From my family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.

fullEaster part 4: He's Not Here; He's Alive!f2428fea-39b7-4891-8d38-07083f818e71Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:03:00 +0000898https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEaster part 3: The Saddest Day and the Greatest GiftMatthew 27, John18 & 19 , &  Luke 23  I want to respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of this for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family. We begin our story with Jesus speaking with Pilate and end with the crucifixion. The kids will hear: -The meaning of the torn veil (listen to episode #281 to go further) -This was God's plan; there were no mistakes, no surprises. Jesus chose to lay down His life, and by doing so, Jesus took the weight of every sin, past, present, and future. -It's not always as it seems. The cross is not the end of the story. We have hope because of what happened 3 days later! --------------------- To enjoy bonus content for the episodes which also supports us, go here To connect with us go here For our free read-a-loud pdf book get it free here

Matthew 27, John18 & 19 , &  Luke 23  I want to respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of this for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family. We begin our story with Jesus speaking with Pilate and end with the crucifixion. The kids will hear: -The meaning of the torn veil (listen to episode #281 to go further) -This was God's plan; there were no mistakes, no surprises. Jesus chose to lay down His life, and by doing so, Jesus took the weight of every sin, past, present, and future. -It's not always as it seems. The cross is not the end of the story. We have hope because of what happened 3 days later! --------------------- To enjoy bonus content for the episodes which also supports us, go here To connect with us go here For our free read-a-loud pdf book get it free here

fullEaster part 3: The Saddest Day and the Greatest Gifte40ca3c0-06d0-44c1-ae34-adbe86c922ecWed, 01 Apr 2026 10:02:00 +0000795https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEaster part 2: The Garden Where Jesus Talked to GodMatthew 26:36-56 We continue our Easter series.  I respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of these for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family.  I will also encourage you to listen to all of the episodes in this Easter series in order, as the stories build upon themselves. It starts at Easter part 1. This story begins in the garden of Gethsemane and ends with Jesus being arrested. We remember that Jesus could have whispered 1 word and 100’s of angels would have appeared to rescue him BUT he didn’t do this. Why? Because He chose to. He chose to obey God b/c he loves God the father!!!! God’s plan had been there all along to rescue us b/c he loves us that much! The children will be reminded that Jesus is always in control and that He loves them very much! ------------------------------------- To enjoy the bonus content for this (coloring pages, and more) which also keeps this podcast free for 1,000's of families to access, go here. To connect with us click here For our FREE read-a-loud pdf book, go here  

Matthew 26:36-56 We continue our Easter series.  I respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of these for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family.  I will also encourage you to listen to all of the episodes in this Easter series in order, as the stories build upon themselves. It starts at Easter part 1. This story begins in the garden of Gethsemane and ends with Jesus being arrested. We remember that Jesus could have whispered 1 word and 100’s of angels would have appeared to rescue him BUT he didn’t do this. Why? Because He chose to. He chose to obey God b/c he loves God the father!!!! God’s plan had been there all along to rescue us b/c he loves us that much! The children will be reminded that Jesus is always in control and that He loves them very much! ------------------------------------- To enjoy the bonus content for this (coloring pages, and more) which also keeps this podcast free for 1,000's of families to access, go here. To connect with us click here For our FREE read-a-loud pdf book, go here  

fullEaster part 2: The Garden Where Jesus Talked to God62397e68-4089-49ec-9255-87199272a282Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:01:00 +0000803https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEaster part 1: A Supper to RememberMatthew 26, John 13, &  1John 1:9  We begin our Easter series with: Hearing Jesus, the king of kings, serving and loving his disciples by washing their feet. Introduce the betrayal BUT remind kids that Jesus was not alarmed by this. Jesus knows everything and this isn't "throwing off his plans."  Learn the significance of the passover (We keep it age appropriate) Explain the connection of the last supper and communion. As always it will be a fun journey that engages the kids and is explained on their level so they can apply and remember it. We want them to know that God's word is for them, He loves them, and they can know Him! To enjoy the bonus content for this episode which also supports the continuation of the podcast, go  here and click bonus content To connect with us  click here Click here for our FREE read-a-loud pdf book   

Matthew 26, John 13, &  1John 1:9  We begin our Easter series with: Hearing Jesus, the king of kings, serving and loving his disciples by washing their feet. Introduce the betrayal BUT remind kids that Jesus was not alarmed by this. Jesus knows everything and this isn't "throwing off his plans."  Learn the significance of the passover (We keep it age appropriate) Explain the connection of the last supper and communion. As always it will be a fun journey that engages the kids and is explained on their level so they can apply and remember it. We want them to know that God's word is for them, He loves them, and they can know Him! To enjoy the bonus content for this episode which also supports the continuation of the podcast, go  here and click bonus content To connect with us  click here Click here for our FREE read-a-loud pdf book   

fullEaster part 1: A Supper to Remember44289325-4249-4f1d-b0a5-a76aa1ef2a75Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +00001011https://216.73.216.191/allTags Sweet Timing Read: Proverbs 3:5-6; Hebrews 13:20-21 “I can’t wait to taste maple syrup!” Brady said, smacking his lips. Mom laughed. She was chaperoning his field trip to the nature center to see how maple syrup was made. As they trudged behind their group, Brady sighed. “I wish I was invited to my teacher’s wedding.” Mom was surprised. “Why do you want to go?” Brady frowned. “What if I get married someday? I need to know how to do it!” “If you do get married, it won’t be for a long time, Brady,” said Mom. Brady bit his lip. “But what if I’m not ready when the time comes?” The group stopped in front of a large sugar maple. They watched a man drill a hole in the tree and tap a wooden peg he called a spile into the hole. After several seconds, the sap began to drip, and the class formed a line to get a taste. “What do you remember about the temperatures needed to collect sap?” Mom asked Brady. “It has to be twenty degrees Fahrenheit at night and forty-five degrees during the day, in the spring.” Mom nodded. “God cares an awful lot about the details in preparing trees for maple syrup–making, doesn’t He? But He cares about people even more than trees. He sent Jesus to save us so we could be His children, and He’ll prepare us for whatever He has planned for our lives—like getting married or having a job. We can have confidence in His timing.” Brady caught a drop of sap on his tongue. “This isn’t very sweet.” “They still have to boil it before it turns to syrup,” Mom explained. “Preparing maple syrup is a process—and being prepared for the things God wants for us is a process too. We don’t have to know everything right away. See that little sapling?” Mom pointed to a tree no bigger around than Brady’s thumb. “It’s got a lot more growing to do before it can give sap for syrup. And you’ve got a lot more growing to do too.” Brady smiled as they were handed samples of sweet golden syrup. “Let’s have maple syrup for dinner!” he said after tasting it. Mom arched an eyebrow, and Brady grinned. “You know, to remind us to be confident in God’s timing.” –Pearl Allard How about you? Do you worry about your future? Are you afraid you won’t be ready if you ever get married, attend college, or work at a job? You can have peace knowing that God cares about you and promises to be with you through life’s every step. He will prepare you for whatever He has planned for you in the future. You can be confident in His timing. Today's Key Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart…and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Be confident in God’s timing

Read: Proverbs 3:5-6; Hebrews 13:20-21 “I can’t wait to taste maple syrup!” Brady said, smacking his lips. Mom laughed. She was chaperoning his field trip to the nature center to see how maple syrup was made. As they trudged behind their group, Brady sighed. “I wish I was invited to my teacher’s wedding.” Mom was surprised. “Why do you want to go?” Brady frowned. “What if I get married someday? I need to know how to do it!” “If you do get married, it won’t be for a long time, Brady,” said Mom. Brady bit his lip. “But what if I’m not ready when the time comes?” The group stopped in front of a large sugar maple. They watched a man drill a hole in the tree and tap a wooden peg he called a spile into the hole. After several seconds, the sap began to drip, and the class formed a line to get a taste. “What do you remember about the temperatures needed to collect sap?” Mom asked Brady. “It has to be twenty degrees Fahrenheit at night and forty-five degrees during the day, in the spring.” Mom nodded. “God cares an awful lot about the details in preparing trees for maple syrup–making, doesn’t He? But He cares about people even more than trees. He sent Jesus to save us so we could be His children, and He’ll prepare us for whatever He has planned for our lives—like getting married or having a job. We can have confidence in His timing.” Brady caught a drop of sap on his tongue. “This isn’t very sweet.” “They still have to boil it before it turns to syrup,” Mom explained. “Preparing maple syrup is a process—and being prepared for the things God wants for us is a process too. We don’t have to know everything right away. See that little sapling?” Mom pointed to a tree no bigger around than Brady’s thumb. “It’s got a lot more growing to do before it can give sap for syrup. And you’ve got a lot more growing to do too.” Brady smiled as they were handed samples of sweet golden syrup. “Let’s have maple syrup for dinner!” he said after tasting it. Mom arched an eyebrow, and Brady grinned. “You know, to remind us to be confident in God’s timing.” –Pearl Allard How about you? Do you worry about your future? Are you afraid you won’t be ready if you ever get married, attend college, or work at a job? You can have peace knowing that God cares about you and promises to be with you through life’s every step. He will prepare you for whatever He has planned for you in the future. You can be confident in His timing. Today's Key Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart…and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Be confident in God’s timing

Sweet Timing 7e46e68f-2566-4635-bd85-b0080f58729aWed, 01 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Gideon's Story (2026) In today's reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon's story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today's readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today's reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon's story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today's readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 91: Gideon's Story (2026)bce65895-b4bd-4967-ae78-7930c9b2baabWed, 01 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Christ Rose from the Dead (2026) The Catechism tackles Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead which is the “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ". Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ's resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism tackles Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead which is the “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ". Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ's resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 91: Christ Rose from the Dead (2026)21242305-1832-4478-9e2a-4d8a9ad621b1Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Butterfly Rescue Read: John 3:16; Colossians 1:13-14 As Jana sat at the dining room table doing her homework, she looked out the window and saw a beautiful butterfly. It was flying from flower to flower, getting nectar. Jana loved how gracefully the butterfly floated through the air and then landed on a flower for some nectar. “How’s your homework coming?” Mom called from the kitchen. “It’s coming!” Jana replied. She looked away from the window long enough to get another math problem done. When she looked back up—“Oh no!” Jana ran out the door. “Try to be nice and still, butterfly. I’m going to try to get you out of this spiderweb.” Mom dashed into the dining room when she heard the commotion. She smiled as she watched Jana gently rescue the butterfly and set it carefully on a flower in their garden. “Now you’re safe. I saved you from that spider,” Jana said softly. She stood back and observed the butterfly as it began to flutter around again. She was thankful she’d been able to rescue it in time. “I rescued that butterfly from a spider’s web,” Jana said as she walked back inside. “I saw that. I’m sure the butterfly is really happy to be out of that web.” Mom smiled. “It reminds me of how happy I am to have been rescued too.” “You were rescued?” Jana looked at her mom in surprise. “How?” Mom took a Bible from the shelf and flipped through its pages, then began reading. “‘For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.’” She looked at Jana. “Jesus rescues us from sin when we trust Him as our Savior. He paid the price for our sins on the cross and then rose again so we could be given a new life and spend eternity with Him.” Jana looked out the window and watched the butterfly again for a long moment. “Mom, I think I’m ready to ask Jesus to be my Savior.” Mom held Jana’s hands, and they prayed together. “Thanks for praying with me, Mom,” Jana said. “Now I’ve been rescued too!” –Lisa Fuller How about you? Have you trusted Jesus as your Savior? The Bible says that our sin—our selfish desires and the wrong things we do—is like a web that we can’t break free of ourselves. We need to be rescued, and God loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us. When you trust in Him, He will rescue you and give you a new life of freedom with Him that will never end! (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins. Colossians 1:13-14 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Jesus rescues us from sin

Read: John 3:16; Colossians 1:13-14 As Jana sat at the dining room table doing her homework, she looked out the window and saw a beautiful butterfly. It was flying from flower to flower, getting nectar. Jana loved how gracefully the butterfly floated through the air and then landed on a flower for some nectar. “How’s your homework coming?” Mom called from the kitchen. “It’s coming!” Jana replied. She looked away from the window long enough to get another math problem done. When she looked back up—“Oh no!” Jana ran out the door. “Try to be nice and still, butterfly. I’m going to try to get you out of this spiderweb.” Mom dashed into the dining room when she heard the commotion. She smiled as she watched Jana gently rescue the butterfly and set it carefully on a flower in their garden. “Now you’re safe. I saved you from that spider,” Jana said softly. She stood back and observed the butterfly as it began to flutter around again. She was thankful she’d been able to rescue it in time. “I rescued that butterfly from a spider’s web,” Jana said as she walked back inside. “I saw that. I’m sure the butterfly is really happy to be out of that web.” Mom smiled. “It reminds me of how happy I am to have been rescued too.” “You were rescued?” Jana looked at her mom in surprise. “How?” Mom took a Bible from the shelf and flipped through its pages, then began reading. “‘For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.’” She looked at Jana. “Jesus rescues us from sin when we trust Him as our Savior. He paid the price for our sins on the cross and then rose again so we could be given a new life and spend eternity with Him.” Jana looked out the window and watched the butterfly again for a long moment. “Mom, I think I’m ready to ask Jesus to be my Savior.” Mom held Jana’s hands, and they prayed together. “Thanks for praying with me, Mom,” Jana said. “Now I’ve been rescued too!” –Lisa Fuller How about you? Have you trusted Jesus as your Savior? The Bible says that our sin—our selfish desires and the wrong things we do—is like a web that we can’t break free of ourselves. We need to be rescued, and God loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us. When you trust in Him, He will rescue you and give you a new life of freedom with Him that will never end! (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins. Colossians 1:13-14 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Jesus rescues us from sin

Butterfly Rescue 1915b921-db00-4663-8c69-89cde6e73cdaTue, 31 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2026) Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she's had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we've been through, God is always with us. Today's readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she's had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we've been through, God is always with us. Today's readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2026)5c6bfcb7-a3a9-4679-b7ba-3f7bb1a11e3eTue, 31 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Christ Descended into Hell (2026) Have you ever said the words from the Creed at Mass, “he descended into hell” and wondered, “Really? Jesus did? Why?” The Catechism shares the secrets of this line from the Creed and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell “brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfillment.” Fr. Mike makes it clear to us that Jesus did not come to save only the righteous who happened to be alive during his time here on earth, but he came to save all those righteous men and women who came before him and would come after him. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 631-637. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Have you ever said the words from the Creed at Mass, “he descended into hell” and wondered, “Really? Jesus did? Why?” The Catechism shares the secrets of this line from the Creed and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell “brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfillment.” Fr. Mike makes it clear to us that Jesus did not come to save only the righteous who happened to be alive during his time here on earth, but he came to save all those righteous men and women who came before him and would come after him. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 631-637. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 90: Christ Descended into Hell (2026)300fce72-e2f4-4fbc-9b20-4fab0878f7bfTue, 31 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAnti-Aging Expert: Stop Touching Receipts Immediately! The Fast Way To Shrink Visceral FatFat is destroying your organs! The Longevity Scientist Dr Rhonda Patrick explains what actually burns it. Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a Ph.D. biomedical scientist specialising in ageing, nutrition, and disease prevention. She is the founder of FoundMyFitness, a popular YouTube channel and podcast dedicated to translating complex health science into actionable advice. She explains: ◼ Why visceral fat acts like a toxic organ that doubles your risk of early death ◼ How 2 weeks of poor sleep increased visceral fat by 11% without gaining a pound ◼ The 3 chemicals hiding in everyday plastic that are crashing testosterone levels ◼ Her personal intermittent fasting protocol and the "metabolic switch" that burns belly fat ◼ Why the current exercise guidelines are wrong and what the science actually shows 00:00 Intro 00:02:26 Why Visceral Fat Is More Dangerous Than You Think 00:08:07 The Real Reason Your Cravings Won’t Stop (It’s Not Willpower) 00:14:03 What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Sleep Enough 00:19:58 The Hidden Habits Quietly Increasing Your Visceral Fat 00:21:29 How to Reverse Insulin Resistance Before It’s Too Late 00:25:21 Intermittent Fasting: What Actually Happens Inside Your Body 00:29:48 Why Your Body Repairs Itself When You Stop Eating 00:30:45 Fasted Training: Does It Burn More Fat or Backfire? 00:35:24 Why Belly Fat Spikes During Perimenopause 00:41:55 3 Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals You’re Exposed to Daily 00:49:37 How to Actually Avoid Toxins in Your Everyday Life 00:57:24 Are Microplastics Leaking Into Your Food Right Now? 00:59:20 The Safest Way to Store Condiments  01:00:59 Which Kitchen Utensils Are Secretly Harming You? 01:03:06 Why Your Blender Might Be Contaminating Your Food 01:08:46 Inside Steve’s Supplement Stack 01:12:00 Do Multivitamins Really Extend Your Life? 01:12:48 Are Men’s Multivitamins Worth It—or Misleading? 01:14:39 How to Tell If Your Multivitamin Is Actually Good 01:20:27 Creatine: The Supplement That Does More Than Build Muscle 01:30:53 Curcumin: The Anti-Inflammatory Compound Backed by Science 01:33:30 The Molecule That Could Help Your Cells Stay Younger 01:41:16 Exogenous Ketones: Shortcut to Energy 01:47:59 What Is “Peakspan” and Why Should You Care? 01:54:50 How to Extend Your Peak Years (Not Just Your Lifespan) 02:00:42 How AI Could Be Rewiring Your Ability to Think 02:10:35 Why Current Exercise Guidelines Might Be Failing You 02:21:35 Why Sitting Too Much Is More Dangerous Than You Realize 02:23:47 GLP-1 Drugs: Miracle Weight Loss or Hidden Risks? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Dr Rhonda:  Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/B51VVNS  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BZD8DMW  YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CnuZdXT Health Newsletter - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/72VO9Ea  You can download Rhonda's free protocol guides, here:  The Cognitive Enhancement Blueprint - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7GoLoul  The Omega-3 Supplementation Guide - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DudfUef  How to Train According to the Experts - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/G3gvLtG  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order *Steven is an investor in this business LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY  Saily - Download from the app store and use code DOAC at checkout for 15% off. For more details: https://saily.com/DOAC ⛵ Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

Fat is destroying your organs! The Longevity Scientist Dr Rhonda Patrick explains what actually burns it. Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a Ph.D. biomedical scientist specialising in ageing, nutrition, and disease prevention. She is the founder of FoundMyFitness, a popular YouTube channel and podcast dedicated to translating complex health science into actionable advice. She explains: ◼ Why visceral fat acts like a toxic organ that doubles your risk of early death ◼ How 2 weeks of poor sleep increased visceral fat by 11% without gaining a pound ◼ The 3 chemicals hiding in everyday plastic that are crashing testosterone levels ◼ Her personal intermittent fasting protocol and the "metabolic switch" that burns belly fat ◼ Why the current exercise guidelines are wrong and what the science actually shows 00:00 Intro 00:02:26 Why Visceral Fat Is More Dangerous Than You Think 00:08:07 The Real Reason Your Cravings Won’t Stop (It’s Not Willpower) 00:14:03 What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Sleep Enough 00:19:58 The Hidden Habits Quietly Increasing Your Visceral Fat 00:21:29 How to Reverse Insulin Resistance Before It’s Too Late 00:25:21 Intermittent Fasting: What Actually Happens Inside Your Body 00:29:48 Why Your Body Repairs Itself When You Stop Eating 00:30:45 Fasted Training: Does It Burn More Fat or Backfire? 00:35:24 Why Belly Fat Spikes During Perimenopause 00:41:55 3 Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals You’re Exposed to Daily 00:49:37 How to Actually Avoid Toxins in Your Everyday Life 00:57:24 Are Microplastics Leaking Into Your Food Right Now? 00:59:20 The Safest Way to Store Condiments  01:00:59 Which Kitchen Utensils Are Secretly Harming You? 01:03:06 Why Your Blender Might Be Contaminating Your Food 01:08:46 Inside Steve’s Supplement Stack 01:12:00 Do Multivitamins Really Extend Your Life? 01:12:48 Are Men’s Multivitamins Worth It—or Misleading? 01:14:39 How to Tell If Your Multivitamin Is Actually Good 01:20:27 Creatine: The Supplement That Does More Than Build Muscle 01:30:53 Curcumin: The Anti-Inflammatory Compound Backed by Science 01:33:30 The Molecule That Could Help Your Cells Stay Younger 01:41:16 Exogenous Ketones: Shortcut to Energy 01:47:59 What Is “Peakspan” and Why Should You Care? 01:54:50 How to Extend Your Peak Years (Not Just Your Lifespan) 02:00:42 How AI Could Be Rewiring Your Ability to Think 02:10:35 Why Current Exercise Guidelines Might Be Failing You 02:21:35 Why Sitting Too Much Is More Dangerous Than You Realize 02:23:47 GLP-1 Drugs: Miracle Weight Loss or Hidden Risks? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Dr Rhonda:  Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/B51VVNS  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BZD8DMW  YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CnuZdXT Health Newsletter - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/72VO9Ea  You can download Rhonda's free protocol guides, here:  The Cognitive Enhancement Blueprint - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7GoLoul  The Omega-3 Supplementation Guide - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DudfUef  How to Train According to the Experts - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/G3gvLtG  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order *Steven is an investor in this business LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY  Saily - Download from the app store and use code DOAC at checkout for 15% off. For more details: https://saily.com/DOAC ⛵ Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

fullAnti-Aging Expert: Stop Touching Receipts Immediately! The Fast Way To Shrink Visceral Fat35f6737b-14f6-4486-b7bf-cd9bdbf682ccMon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +00009577https://216.73.216.191/allTags Dirty Work Read: Luke 16:10-12; 1 Corinthians 4:2 It was a warm day, and Dad had just finished digging up the garden plot so he and Eliza and Jeremiah could plant sweet corn. “Hey, look!” exclaimed Eliza, bending over a corner of the plot. “An earthworm! We learned about earthworms at school. They eat dirt.” She picked it up and waved it under her brother’s nose. “Doesn’t that sound yummy, Jeremiah?” “Ew, gross!” Jeremiah batted at the worm in front of his face. “Cut it out!” “Okay, you guys,” said Dad. “That’s enough of that. But you’re right, Eliza, in a way, earthworms do eat dirt. As they move through the soil, it passes through their bodies and gives them nourishment, and the quality of the soil is also improved. Millions of acres of the earth’s topsoil are loosened in this way, allowing all kinds of good things to grow. As Christians, we can learn a lot from earthworms.” Eliza gave her dad a puzzled look. “What do earthworms have to do with Christians?” “Well,” said Dad, “since they live underground, we don’t see earthworms working—and like Jeremiah, we may think their job sounds unappealing—but they keep at it anyway. That worm you’re holding is a good example of a faithful worker. Because he and all the other earthworms out there do their jobs faithfully, lots of people benefit from the things that are able to grow.” “But Dad, a worm doesn’t decide to be faithful,” said Jeremiah. “It just does what earthworms do.” “That’s right,” said Dad. “Earthworms are faithful because God made them that way—and He does the same for us as Christians. Jesus gives us the ability to faithfully serve Him, even in hidden places—places where no one notices or praises us, doing tasks that aren’t always fun or rewarding. In those times, we need to remember that we’re serving Jesus and depend on Him to help us be faithful in doing our work, trusting that He will use it to help others grow.” Eliza looked at the worm squiggling in the palm of her hand. Then she put it down and smoothed dirt over it. “Thanks, faithful friend,” she said. “Keep working so we can have lots of good sweet corn!” –Christi B. Kehn How about you? Are you depending on Jesus to help you be faithful in the things He has given you to do? Trust Him to give you the ability and strength to do what He wants you to do—even when those things are difficult or others don’t seem to care. Remember that you are serving Jesus and trust that He will use your work to bless both you and others. Today's Key Verse: A faithful person will be richly blessed. Proverbs 28:20 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Be faithful

Read: Luke 16:10-12; 1 Corinthians 4:2 It was a warm day, and Dad had just finished digging up the garden plot so he and Eliza and Jeremiah could plant sweet corn. “Hey, look!” exclaimed Eliza, bending over a corner of the plot. “An earthworm! We learned about earthworms at school. They eat dirt.” She picked it up and waved it under her brother’s nose. “Doesn’t that sound yummy, Jeremiah?” “Ew, gross!” Jeremiah batted at the worm in front of his face. “Cut it out!” “Okay, you guys,” said Dad. “That’s enough of that. But you’re right, Eliza, in a way, earthworms do eat dirt. As they move through the soil, it passes through their bodies and gives them nourishment, and the quality of the soil is also improved. Millions of acres of the earth’s topsoil are loosened in this way, allowing all kinds of good things to grow. As Christians, we can learn a lot from earthworms.” Eliza gave her dad a puzzled look. “What do earthworms have to do with Christians?” “Well,” said Dad, “since they live underground, we don’t see earthworms working—and like Jeremiah, we may think their job sounds unappealing—but they keep at it anyway. That worm you’re holding is a good example of a faithful worker. Because he and all the other earthworms out there do their jobs faithfully, lots of people benefit from the things that are able to grow.” “But Dad, a worm doesn’t decide to be faithful,” said Jeremiah. “It just does what earthworms do.” “That’s right,” said Dad. “Earthworms are faithful because God made them that way—and He does the same for us as Christians. Jesus gives us the ability to faithfully serve Him, even in hidden places—places where no one notices or praises us, doing tasks that aren’t always fun or rewarding. In those times, we need to remember that we’re serving Jesus and depend on Him to help us be faithful in doing our work, trusting that He will use it to help others grow.” Eliza looked at the worm squiggling in the palm of her hand. Then she put it down and smoothed dirt over it. “Thanks, faithful friend,” she said. “Keep working so we can have lots of good sweet corn!” –Christi B. Kehn How about you? Are you depending on Jesus to help you be faithful in the things He has given you to do? Trust Him to give you the ability and strength to do what He wants you to do—even when those things are difficult or others don’t seem to care. Remember that you are serving Jesus and trust that He will use your work to bless both you and others. Today's Key Verse: A faithful person will be richly blessed. Proverbs 28:20 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Be faithful

Dirty Work 910fdfb6-6b9d-48fa-93b3-d5fb7adfe11aMon, 30 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2026) Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we'll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today's readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we'll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today's readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2026)5e073fee-ce11-4e8e-b2bc-267a95a4f04bMon, 30 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried (2026) When he was crucified, Jesus experienced a real human death, the separation of his soul from his body. Because of his divinity, though, Jesus’ body did not see corruption, and his body and soul were reunited in the Resurrection. The risen Christ is the meeting point of death and life. We learn that as Christians, in Baptism, we die to sin, are buried with Christ, and then in him, we rise to new life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraph 624-630. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When he was crucified, Jesus experienced a real human death, the separation of his soul from his body. Because of his divinity, though, Jesus’ body did not see corruption, and his body and soul were reunited in the Resurrection. The risen Christ is the meeting point of death and life. We learn that as Christians, in Baptism, we die to sin, are buried with Christ, and then in him, we rise to new life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraph 624-630. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried (2026)c29d2975-75df-4ce6-a409-bd5a58a829a7Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe World Will Turn on You. Be Ready.In this episode of Into the Desert, Fr. Ken Geraci and John Heinen confront the tension at the heart of Palm Sunday: the same voices that cry “Hosanna” can quickly turn to “Crucify Him.” What looks like devotion can collapse under pressure, revealing how easily men drift with the crowd, seek approval, and abandon the path of Christ when it becomes costly. They press into the question: “Will I remain with Him when the path leads through suffering, rejection, and contradiction?” This is not about chasing hardship or proving strength. It is about surrendering preference and choosing the will of God over comfort, efficiency, and control. Because the Christian life is not built on the easy road or the hard road, but on obedience. And Holy Week reveals it clearly: every man must decide which voice he will follow, and whether his “Hosanna” will last when the Cross appears. 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary 🟢 Join us as we go Into the Desert with Fr. Ken Geraci -⁠ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/lent 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/t... COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Into the Desert, Fr. Ken Geraci and John Heinen confront the tension at the heart of Palm Sunday: the same voices that cry “Hosanna” can quickly turn to “Crucify Him.” What looks like devotion can collapse under pressure, revealing how easily men drift with the crowd, seek approval, and abandon the path of Christ when it becomes costly. They press into the question: “Will I remain with Him when the path leads through suffering, rejection, and contradiction?” This is not about chasing hardship or proving strength. It is about surrendering preference and choosing the will of God over comfort, efficiency, and control. Because the Christian life is not built on the easy road or the hard road, but on obedience. And Holy Week reveals it clearly: every man must decide which voice he will follow, and whether his “Hosanna” will last when the Cross appears. 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary 🟢 Join us as we go Into the Desert with Fr. Ken Geraci -⁠ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/lent 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/t... COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusThe World Will Turn on You. Be Ready.7f9f7332-e870-47a1-8aa5-2ae227c5a812Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000683https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEaster 2026!This week, we’re pausing our Mark series to walk through five special Easter episodes—from the Last Supper to the Resurrection—all released together so your family can experience the full story. And remember, just like rereading a favorite story, each time you listen you may discover something new God wants you to see.

This week, we’re pausing our Mark series to walk through five special Easter episodes—from the Last Supper to the Resurrection—all released together so your family can experience the full story. And remember, just like rereading a favorite story, each time you listen you may discover something new God wants you to see.

bonusEaster 2026!01aca7a1-5614-4045-83e2-3c970295b721Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000235https://216.73.216.191/allTags Sitting Still Read: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Konan looked at the fish lying in the bucket at Grandpa’s feet and frowned. “Why are they biting for you and not me?” he asked. “Well, you keep pulling in your line to check the bait and moving to different sides of the boat,” Grandpa said. “If you want to catch fish, you can’t keep moving around all the time. Try sitting still.” Konan sighed. “I don’t like to sit still.” “I know, but you need to learn how. Otherwise you’ll miss out on even more important things than catching fish.” “Like what?” asked Konan. “Well, you need to sit quietly and listen to learn and do well in school. And you need to take time to sit still and listen to God so you can learn about Him and hear what He wants you to do.” “You mean like how Samuel heard Him in the Bible?” Konan asked. “God doesn’t talk to us like that anymore, does He?” “Maybe not,” said Grandpa. “But if you set aside time to spend with God, He may speak by bringing something to your attention.” “I pray every night,” Konan told his grandfather. “Good,” said Grandpa. “That’s one way to listen to God. He uses prayer to align our hearts with His and remind us to trust and depend on Him. Another way to listen to God is by reading the Bible—alone and at church with other believers. Before you read or go to church, be still for a moment and ask God to show you what He wants you to know about Him and what Jesus has done for you.” Grandpa smiled. “Now, why don’t you practice sitting still and see if you can get any fish to bite?” “Okay.” Konan sat and quietly listened to the sounds of birds singing and water softly lapping against the boat. Thank you for all the beautiful things you created, Lord, he prayed silently. Just then, he felt a jerk. “I’ve got a bite!” he yelled. Soon he was taking a fish off his hook. “Look at that fish!” he said, holding it up for Grandpa to see. “It paid to sit still that time, didn’t it?” “It sure did,” said Grandpa. “And it will pay off in even better ways. Keep practicing!” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Do you take time to quietly wait for God to speak to your heart? Before you read the Bible, go to church, or say your prayers, pause and ask Him to bring something to your mind He wants you to think or pray about. Wait quietly so you can hear Him speak to you. Don’t expect to hear a voice like Samuel did, but let God bring the things He wants you to know and remember to your attention. Today's Key Verse: Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Be still and listen to God

Read: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Konan looked at the fish lying in the bucket at Grandpa’s feet and frowned. “Why are they biting for you and not me?” he asked. “Well, you keep pulling in your line to check the bait and moving to different sides of the boat,” Grandpa said. “If you want to catch fish, you can’t keep moving around all the time. Try sitting still.” Konan sighed. “I don’t like to sit still.” “I know, but you need to learn how. Otherwise you’ll miss out on even more important things than catching fish.” “Like what?” asked Konan. “Well, you need to sit quietly and listen to learn and do well in school. And you need to take time to sit still and listen to God so you can learn about Him and hear what He wants you to do.” “You mean like how Samuel heard Him in the Bible?” Konan asked. “God doesn’t talk to us like that anymore, does He?” “Maybe not,” said Grandpa. “But if you set aside time to spend with God, He may speak by bringing something to your attention.” “I pray every night,” Konan told his grandfather. “Good,” said Grandpa. “That’s one way to listen to God. He uses prayer to align our hearts with His and remind us to trust and depend on Him. Another way to listen to God is by reading the Bible—alone and at church with other believers. Before you read or go to church, be still for a moment and ask God to show you what He wants you to know about Him and what Jesus has done for you.” Grandpa smiled. “Now, why don’t you practice sitting still and see if you can get any fish to bite?” “Okay.” Konan sat and quietly listened to the sounds of birds singing and water softly lapping against the boat. Thank you for all the beautiful things you created, Lord, he prayed silently. Just then, he felt a jerk. “I’ve got a bite!” he yelled. Soon he was taking a fish off his hook. “Look at that fish!” he said, holding it up for Grandpa to see. “It paid to sit still that time, didn’t it?” “It sure did,” said Grandpa. “And it will pay off in even better ways. Keep practicing!” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Do you take time to quietly wait for God to speak to your heart? Before you read the Bible, go to church, or say your prayers, pause and ask Him to bring something to your mind He wants you to think or pray about. Wait quietly so you can hear Him speak to you. Don’t expect to hear a voice like Samuel did, but let God bring the things He wants you to know and remember to your attention. Today's Key Verse: Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Be still and listen to God

Sitting Still 3f9f5fc1-d912-4bdb-9bae-58b79803f7adSun, 29 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2026) Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today's readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today's readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2026)d8244eee-6106-4d61-abbd-1a0887e40dc9Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrifice Christ’s death is the unique and definitive sacrifice. It is both the Paschal Sacrifice that accomplishes redemption and the sacrifice of the New Covenant that restores man’s communion with God. Fr. Mike tell us that Jesus Christ is the one mediator, and yet invites us to participate in his sacrifice when he calls on us to take up our crosses and follow him. When we accept our sufferings out of love, we are united to Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 613-623. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Christ’s death is the unique and definitive sacrifice. It is both the Paschal Sacrifice that accomplishes redemption and the sacrifice of the New Covenant that restores man’s communion with God. Fr. Mike tell us that Jesus Christ is the one mediator, and yet invites us to participate in his sacrifice when he calls on us to take up our crosses and follow him. When we accept our sufferings out of love, we are united to Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 613-623. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrifice023cfde1-9c1f-4998-a5bf-80fecff9b26eSun, 29 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/29/26 Autobiography: Owning the Ending Homily from Palm Sunday. It is not my fault, but it is my responsibility. When there is something that we like, we are quick to claim it. When there is something we don't like, we are quick to claim it is not our fault. But our story must end with our becoming like the Father...and the Father bears the marker of adulthood: The Cross. Mass Readings from March 29, 2026: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14—27:66

Homily from Palm Sunday. It is not my fault, but it is my responsibility. When there is something that we like, we are quick to claim it. When there is something we don't like, we are quick to claim it is not our fault. But our story must end with our becoming like the Father...and the Father bears the marker of adulthood: The Cross. Mass Readings from March 29, 2026: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14—27:66

full03/29/26 Autobiography: Owning the Ending42c869ad-b266-4d68-b491-32778cbaa461Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags One of the Least Read: Matthew 25:31-46 Simi pouted as she placed the bag of toys beside the other cartons in the back of the minivan. “Mummy, why do we have to go to the refugee camp on a Saturday?” Simi’s mum shut the van’s back door. “You already know why, Simi. Those children need all the love and attention they can get.” “I know.” Simi kicked a stone into the sand as she walked to the front seat of the minivan. “But Saturdays are supposed to be for fun and games.” Mum opened the driver’s side door. “I know you feel like you’re missing out,” she said, buckling her seat belt once they were inside. “But just think of the trauma those children have been through. Their villages were raided, houses burned, and some of them lost their parents and close family members. That’s sad, isn’t it?” Simi nodded her head. “So, the least we can do is put a smile on their faces,” Mum continued. “When we do, we put a smile on Jesus’s face too. There’s a verse in the Bible where He says that ‘whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” Simi looked up. “I don’t understand.” Mum smiled. “When we give food and clothes to people who don’t have any and take care of them, it’s the same as doing it to Jesus.” Simi brightened up a bit. “Oh! Just like what we’re doing for the people at the refugee camp?” Mum nodded. “Jesus loves us so much that He became human and sacrificed His life to save us from sin. Because we trust in Him, we’re able to show His love to others. When we make sacrifices to help others, He counts it as us doing those things for Him.” Some hours later at the camp, Simi’s mum was serving food to a line of children while Simi stood beside her, glancing around. Then her eyes caught a baby crying. The volunteer nurse holding her couldn’t seem to calm her down. Simi walked over. “Can I help?” The nurse gladly released the baby into Simi’s outstretched arms. Simi cradled the baby, and she stopped crying. Simi’s mum, who had been silently watching, beamed. –Elo Omonkhogbe How about you? How can you show the love of Jesus to others? Perhaps there’s someone at your school or church who needs a friend. Maybe you can help meet the needs of people in your community or another part of the world by sharing what you have and telling them about Jesus. When we make sacrifices for others to show them Jesus’s love, we’re doing those things for Him. How can you make Jesus smile today? Today's Key Verse: Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:16 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Show love through sacrifice

Read: Matthew 25:31-46 Simi pouted as she placed the bag of toys beside the other cartons in the back of the minivan. “Mummy, why do we have to go to the refugee camp on a Saturday?” Simi’s mum shut the van’s back door. “You already know why, Simi. Those children need all the love and attention they can get.” “I know.” Simi kicked a stone into the sand as she walked to the front seat of the minivan. “But Saturdays are supposed to be for fun and games.” Mum opened the driver’s side door. “I know you feel like you’re missing out,” she said, buckling her seat belt once they were inside. “But just think of the trauma those children have been through. Their villages were raided, houses burned, and some of them lost their parents and close family members. That’s sad, isn’t it?” Simi nodded her head. “So, the least we can do is put a smile on their faces,” Mum continued. “When we do, we put a smile on Jesus’s face too. There’s a verse in the Bible where He says that ‘whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” Simi looked up. “I don’t understand.” Mum smiled. “When we give food and clothes to people who don’t have any and take care of them, it’s the same as doing it to Jesus.” Simi brightened up a bit. “Oh! Just like what we’re doing for the people at the refugee camp?” Mum nodded. “Jesus loves us so much that He became human and sacrificed His life to save us from sin. Because we trust in Him, we’re able to show His love to others. When we make sacrifices to help others, He counts it as us doing those things for Him.” Some hours later at the camp, Simi’s mum was serving food to a line of children while Simi stood beside her, glancing around. Then her eyes caught a baby crying. The volunteer nurse holding her couldn’t seem to calm her down. Simi walked over. “Can I help?” The nurse gladly released the baby into Simi’s outstretched arms. Simi cradled the baby, and she stopped crying. Simi’s mum, who had been silently watching, beamed. –Elo Omonkhogbe How about you? How can you show the love of Jesus to others? Perhaps there’s someone at your school or church who needs a friend. Maybe you can help meet the needs of people in your community or another part of the world by sharing what you have and telling them about Jesus. When we make sacrifices for others to show them Jesus’s love, we’re doing those things for Him. How can you make Jesus smile today? Today's Key Verse: Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:16 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Show love through sacrifice

One of the Least bc8c4f6c-c49d-4099-8a65-cc66d35e5a9fSat, 28 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2026) Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today's readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today's readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2026)9a3650a2-4444-469b-8e25-a47c63c9e961Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: Christ’s Life as Offering (2026) Jesus Christ’s entire life was an offering to God the Father, and he freely embraced God’s will and his plan for salvation. We learn that the Eucharist memorializes Jesus’ free offering of himself. In the garden, the night before his Passion and death, Jesus suffered real agony as he contemplated his death, yet he accepted his death as redemptive. Fr. Mike invites us to participate in this redemption by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 606-612. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus Christ’s entire life was an offering to God the Father, and he freely embraced God’s will and his plan for salvation. We learn that the Eucharist memorializes Jesus’ free offering of himself. In the garden, the night before his Passion and death, Jesus suffered real agony as he contemplated his death, yet he accepted his death as redemptive. Fr. Mike invites us to participate in this redemption by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 606-612. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 87: Christ’s Life as Offering (2026)52ec990c-72b7-4869-b31a-e8e39609238cSat, 28 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsyou keep looking back at what was killing youHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through Genesis chapters 19 and 20. We dive deep and stop along the way to digest and share more about what these scriptures mean. Whether you have already read it or maybe you have been meaning to, we encourage you to sit with God as we open His word together. "But Lot's wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt." Genesis 19:26 _____________________________________________ ☆ For 45% off your first order and free delivery go to ➤ MarleySpoon.com/offer/Coffee ☆  ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through Genesis chapters 19 and 20. We dive deep and stop along the way to digest and share more about what these scriptures mean. Whether you have already read it or maybe you have been meaning to, we encourage you to sit with God as we open His word together. "But Lot's wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt." Genesis 19:26 _____________________________________________ ☆ For 45% off your first order and free delivery go to ➤ MarleySpoon.com/offer/Coffee ☆  ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullyou keep looking back at what was killing you65846e7c-a48d-4de4-abf0-17ee0922d969Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Abide In Jesus | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB! This week we're getting into what it really means to abide in Jesus… not just believing in Him, but staying connected to Him daily. We're reading from Psalm 91 and John 15 and talking about how intimacy with God isn't about striving, it's about remaining. When we stay rooted in Him, we find protection, peace, and purpose. Proof that everything we're looking for is found in staying close to the One who gives us life. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer. Missing Messiah Explore the evidence behind one of history's biggest questions. MissingMessiah.com takes a deeper look at faith, history, and the story of Jesus through thoughtful research and discussion. Visit MissingMessiah.com to learn more.   Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB.   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb Fast Growing Trees The easiest way to add beautiful trees and plants to your home without the hassle of a nursery. FastGrowingTrees.com delivers healthy, ready to plant trees straight to your door. Use code GGB for 20% off your first order at FastGrowingTrees.com. The Christ Podcast A faith-centered podcast exploring the life, teachings, and impact of Jesus through thoughtful conversations and real-world application. Listen now at TheChristPodcast.com   Ladder App A science-backed supplement system designed to support performance, recovery, and daily wellness with high-quality ingredients you can trust. Start your free 7-day trial with no credit card at Ladder.fit/GGB and get $10 off your first month when you join with our link.   Hosanna Revival Beautiful, thoughtfully designed Bibles and faith-based tools to help you stay rooted in the Word and deepen your relationship with God. Use code GGB at HosannaRevival.com for 15% off.

Hiiii GGB! This week we're getting into what it really means to abide in Jesus… not just believing in Him, but staying connected to Him daily. We're reading from Psalm 91 and John 15 and talking about how intimacy with God isn't about striving, it's about remaining. When we stay rooted in Him, we find protection, peace, and purpose. Proof that everything we're looking for is found in staying close to the One who gives us life. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer. Missing Messiah Explore the evidence behind one of history's biggest questions. MissingMessiah.com takes a deeper look at faith, history, and the story of Jesus through thoughtful research and discussion. Visit MissingMessiah.com to learn more.   Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB.   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb Fast Growing Trees The easiest way to add beautiful trees and plants to your home without the hassle of a nursery. FastGrowingTrees.com delivers healthy, ready to plant trees straight to your door. Use code GGB for 20% off your first order at FastGrowingTrees.com. The Christ Podcast A faith-centered podcast exploring the life, teachings, and impact of Jesus through thoughtful conversations and real-world application. Listen now at TheChristPodcast.com   Ladder App A science-backed supplement system designed to support performance, recovery, and daily wellness with high-quality ingredients you can trust. Start your free 7-day trial with no credit card at Ladder.fit/GGB and get $10 off your first month when you join with our link.   Hosanna Revival Beautiful, thoughtfully designed Bibles and faith-based tools to help you stay rooted in the Word and deepen your relationship with God. Use code GGB at HosannaRevival.com for 15% off.

fullHow To Abide In Jesus | Girls Gone Bible8353de9d-c8ca-49ac-9802-09b2575a592eFri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: The Truth About Protein Intake and The Simplest Way To Lose FatAlan Aragon is a leading nutrition researcher and one of the most respected voices in evidence-based fitness and diet science. In this moment, he breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition: protein. How much do you really need? Does it influence fat loss? Alan unpacks the science behind what actually works, and answers the most common questions DOAC listeners ask about losing weight. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/M6j8NDlbn1b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/gFsOz5sbn1b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Follow Alan: https://www.instagram.com/thealanaragon/ https://www.facebook.com/alan.aragon.796/

Alan Aragon is a leading nutrition researcher and one of the most respected voices in evidence-based fitness and diet science. In this moment, he breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition: protein. How much do you really need? Does it influence fat loss? Alan unpacks the science behind what actually works, and answers the most common questions DOAC listeners ask about losing weight. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/M6j8NDlbn1b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/gFsOz5sbn1b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Follow Alan: https://www.instagram.com/thealanaragon/ https://www.facebook.com/alan.aragon.796/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: The Truth About Protein Intake and The Simplest Way To Lose Fat24f0860f-317d-40bb-8da4-2be0855e6514Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +00001712https://216.73.216.191/allTags Pray for Your Enemies Read: Matthew 5:44-48; Ephesians 4:32 “No, not Amie! Now we’re really gonna lose!” The entire team sighed in unison as Amie approached the plate and waited for the kickball. She hadn’t felt well all morning, and now the weight of her teammates’ disgust seemed to make her insides churn even more. Just as the teacher was about to roll the ball, Amie gasped. “Mrs. Anderson! I have to—” It was too late. She threw up all over home plate as both teams squealed and retreated. Tears streaming down her face, Amie stumbled to the restroom as Mrs. Anderson tried to corral the howling class. Since nobody was available to come pick up Amie, she had to wait and ride the school bus home. No one asked to sit with her. As she looked out the window, her mind replayed the words of her classmates over and over. “Amie will make us lose.” “Who picked her?” “You mean you’re gonna stay the rest of the day and make us all sick?” Amie knew it was wrong, but part of her wanted to see them get hurt. She imagined some of the meanest kids throwing up all over the principal and getting suspended. Shaking her head, she tried to dismiss her vengeful feelings. But instead, more memories flooded her mind of all the times her classmates had ignored her or purposefully humiliated her. “Jesus,” she whispered, “I want to forgive them. But they don’t even care that they’ve hurt me. How can I love people who like seeing me sad?” Immediately the Bible verse she’d read that morning came to her mind. Pray for them. Amie gulped. “Really, Jesus? Did You just say to pray for them?” The verse repeated in her mind. Pray for them. Still feeling angry, Amie leaned her forehead against the cool glass of the window and squeezed her eyes shut. Dear Jesus, please bless my classmates. Help them do well on their tests and in kickball, and please don’t let any of them get sick. Please help me forgive them as you’ve forgiven me so I can show them Your love. In Your name, amen. Amie opened her eyes and smiled. Jesus was helping her forgive. –Rebekah Love Dorris How about you? Have you ever wondered how to forgive people who don’t seem sorry for hurting you? Forgiveness isn’t a feeling—it’s an action. One of the best ways to begin forgiving others is to pray for them. Try praying the same things for your enemies you’d want someone to pray for you. Then thank Jesus for forgiving you for your sin and for empowering you to forgive others. Today's Key Verse: But I [Jesus] say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you. Matthew 5:44 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Pray for your enemies

Read: Matthew 5:44-48; Ephesians 4:32 “No, not Amie! Now we’re really gonna lose!” The entire team sighed in unison as Amie approached the plate and waited for the kickball. She hadn’t felt well all morning, and now the weight of her teammates’ disgust seemed to make her insides churn even more. Just as the teacher was about to roll the ball, Amie gasped. “Mrs. Anderson! I have to—” It was too late. She threw up all over home plate as both teams squealed and retreated. Tears streaming down her face, Amie stumbled to the restroom as Mrs. Anderson tried to corral the howling class. Since nobody was available to come pick up Amie, she had to wait and ride the school bus home. No one asked to sit with her. As she looked out the window, her mind replayed the words of her classmates over and over. “Amie will make us lose.” “Who picked her?” “You mean you’re gonna stay the rest of the day and make us all sick?” Amie knew it was wrong, but part of her wanted to see them get hurt. She imagined some of the meanest kids throwing up all over the principal and getting suspended. Shaking her head, she tried to dismiss her vengeful feelings. But instead, more memories flooded her mind of all the times her classmates had ignored her or purposefully humiliated her. “Jesus,” she whispered, “I want to forgive them. But they don’t even care that they’ve hurt me. How can I love people who like seeing me sad?” Immediately the Bible verse she’d read that morning came to her mind. Pray for them. Amie gulped. “Really, Jesus? Did You just say to pray for them?” The verse repeated in her mind. Pray for them. Still feeling angry, Amie leaned her forehead against the cool glass of the window and squeezed her eyes shut. Dear Jesus, please bless my classmates. Help them do well on their tests and in kickball, and please don’t let any of them get sick. Please help me forgive them as you’ve forgiven me so I can show them Your love. In Your name, amen. Amie opened her eyes and smiled. Jesus was helping her forgive. –Rebekah Love Dorris How about you? Have you ever wondered how to forgive people who don’t seem sorry for hurting you? Forgiveness isn’t a feeling—it’s an action. One of the best ways to begin forgiving others is to pray for them. Try praying the same things for your enemies you’d want someone to pray for you. Then thank Jesus for forgiving you for your sin and for empowering you to forgive others. Today's Key Verse: But I [Jesus] say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you. Matthew 5:44 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Pray for your enemies

Pray for Your Enemies a6518bf4-62d4-4032-8985-c27c34ead663Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2026) Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today's readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today's readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2026)80b79b43-d77c-49bf-bae8-7435899d0841Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: God’s Plan of Salvation (2026) How can we have free will if the Scriptures foretell God’s plan of salvation? This is a great mystery and something we might struggle to understand. Fr. Mike explains what it means to say God’s plan of predestination includes God’s permissive will, each person’s free will, and human beings’ response to the Father’s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 599-605. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How can we have free will if the Scriptures foretell God’s plan of salvation? This is a great mystery and something we might struggle to understand. Fr. Mike explains what it means to say God’s plan of predestination includes God’s permissive will, each person’s free will, and human beings’ response to the Father’s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 599-605. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 86: God’s Plan of Salvation (2026)099054b6-817c-464e-980c-99ea584b2e9bFri, 27 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Schmitz and Michael Iskander on "House of David", Catholic Faith, and More Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Michael Iskander, best known for his role as King David in House of David, for a powerful conversation on faith, vocation, and the journey toward God. They reflect on David as a flawed man after God’s own heart, exploring what it means to live faithfully, trust God’s mercy, and simply do the “next right thing.” Michael also shares his journey to Catholicism, including his experience growing up in Egypt amid persecution and the moments that led him to a deeper relationship with God. Michael also shares his “five stones” for spiritual battle, which serve as a practical and powerful roadmap for staying grounded in the spiritual life: The Rosary The Eucharist Sacred Scripture Fasting Monthly Confession Don’t miss this inspiring conversation and be sure to check out Season 2 of House of David, streaming March 27 on Prime Video.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Michael Iskander, best known for his role as King David in House of David, for a powerful conversation on faith, vocation, and the journey toward God. They reflect on David as a flawed man after God’s own heart, exploring what it means to live faithfully, trust God’s mercy, and simply do the “next right thing.” Michael also shares his journey to Catholicism, including his experience growing up in Egypt amid persecution and the moments that led him to a deeper relationship with God. Michael also shares his “five stones” for spiritual battle, which serve as a practical and powerful roadmap for staying grounded in the spiritual life: The Rosary The Eucharist Sacred Scripture Fasting Monthly Confession Don’t miss this inspiring conversation and be sure to check out Season 2 of House of David, streaming March 27 on Prime Video.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Schmitz and Michael Iskander on "House of David", Catholic Faith, and More5fb746a1-ca4d-4583-8aa4-042c9e32cddaThu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5 Traits Women Want in a ManWe get this question all the time, what do I need to do to find a wife or get married? So often we find men waiting for the right woman to find them, the right opportunity to arrive, the right moment to finally step up. The problem isn't that they lack a desire; the problem is that they haven't yet done the interior and exterior work of becoming marriageable. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt cut through the noise and lay out five concrete frameworks every man needs to examine, from the physical to internal, if he's serious about becoming the kind of man a woman of character actually wants. They cover what a man's physical discipline communicates to a woman long before he opens his mouth, why work ethic is inseparable from self-mastery, how the interior life anchors everything else, what brotherhood has to do with your readiness for marriage, and why posture - how you position yourself in the world - may be the most overlooked trait of all. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We get this question all the time, what do I need to do to find a wife or get married? So often we find men waiting for the right woman to find them, the right opportunity to arrive, the right moment to finally step up. The problem isn't that they lack a desire; the problem is that they haven't yet done the interior and exterior work of becoming marriageable. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt cut through the noise and lay out five concrete frameworks every man needs to examine, from the physical to internal, if he's serious about becoming the kind of man a woman of character actually wants. They cover what a man's physical discipline communicates to a woman long before he opens his mouth, why work ethic is inseparable from self-mastery, how the interior life anchors everything else, what brotherhood has to do with your readiness for marriage, and why posture - how you position yourself in the world - may be the most overlooked trait of all. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full5 Traits Women Want in a Man29f2a034-0fdf-4bf1-ba38-4930a53fb800Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +00004378https://216.73.216.191/allTags#964 - Luke 24:36-53 – Jesus AppearsThis episode is part 52 in a study of the gospel of Luke. We wrap up look with Jesus appearing to all the disciples and with his Ascension. For more of this story study the book of Acts, Luke's second book. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 52 in a study of the gospel of Luke. We wrap up look with Jesus appearing to all the disciples and with his Ascension. For more of this story study the book of Acts, Luke's second book. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#964 - Luke 24:36-53 – Jesus Appearsb427d4ed-6d6a-49d1-b9c8-592a6ab24d8cThu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000594https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAI Whistleblower: We Are Being Gaslit By The AI Companies! They’re Hiding The Truth About AI!The truth about Sam Altman. AI Critic Karen Hao reveals what 90 OpenAI employees told her. Karen Hao is an AI expert, award-winning investigative journalist, and former reporter for The Wall Street Journal covering American and Chinese tech companies. She is also co-host of the podcast The Interface and contributing writer at The Atlantic. Her latest book is the bestselling ‘EMPIRE OF AI: Inside The Reckless Race For Total Domination.’ She explains: ◼️Why the US-China “AI arms race” may be misleading and politically driven ◼️The truth behind the Pentagon using Claude for military strikes ◼️Why AGI is a marketing scam used to consolidate trillion-dollar power ◼️How agentic AI like OpenClaw will automate desk jobs within 18 months ◼️The hidden human cost behind AI training 00:00 Intro 00:02:27 Why The AI Industry May Be Chasing Profit Over Progress 00:04:49 What 250 OpenAI Insiders Revealed Behind Closed Doors 00:10:48 Did Sam Altman Outmaneuver Elon Musk—Or Is There More To It? 00:14:47 What People Really Think About Sam Altman (And Why It Matters) 00:17:34 The Hidden Power Struggle To Remove Sam Altman 00:25:14 The Real Reason Companies Are Racing To Build AI 00:31:35 Do AI CEOs Truly Believe This Will Help Humanity? 00:33:08 Why OpenAI Refused To Be Part Of This Book 00:50:53 Ad Break 00:54:15 What Really Triggered Sam Altman’s Firing—And The Mass Exodus After 01:04:51 Should You Vote Based On AI Policies—And What’s At Stake? 01:12:30 How Robots Updating Instantly Could Change Everything 01:15:11 Will AI Surpass The Best Surgeons—And What Happens If It Does? 01:35:03 What The Klarna CEO Reveals About The Future Of AI And Business 01:38:09 Ad Break 01:41:58 Is AI Quietly Eroding Meaning—And Impacting Health And The Planet? 01:50:52 How We Can Actually Build AI Without Putting Humanity At Risk Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Karen: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7MVVs8B Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/ARHB0mk  You can purchase ‘EMPIRE OF AI: Inside the reckless race for total domination’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CcrcHj2  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven  Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO    Saily - Download from the app store and use code DOAC at the checkout for 15% off

The truth about Sam Altman. AI Critic Karen Hao reveals what 90 OpenAI employees told her. Karen Hao is an AI expert, award-winning investigative journalist, and former reporter for The Wall Street Journal covering American and Chinese tech companies. She is also co-host of the podcast The Interface and contributing writer at The Atlantic. Her latest book is the bestselling ‘EMPIRE OF AI: Inside The Reckless Race For Total Domination.’ She explains: ◼️Why the US-China “AI arms race” may be misleading and politically driven ◼️The truth behind the Pentagon using Claude for military strikes ◼️Why AGI is a marketing scam used to consolidate trillion-dollar power ◼️How agentic AI like OpenClaw will automate desk jobs within 18 months ◼️The hidden human cost behind AI training 00:00 Intro 00:02:27 Why The AI Industry May Be Chasing Profit Over Progress 00:04:49 What 250 OpenAI Insiders Revealed Behind Closed Doors 00:10:48 Did Sam Altman Outmaneuver Elon Musk—Or Is There More To It? 00:14:47 What People Really Think About Sam Altman (And Why It Matters) 00:17:34 The Hidden Power Struggle To Remove Sam Altman 00:25:14 The Real Reason Companies Are Racing To Build AI 00:31:35 Do AI CEOs Truly Believe This Will Help Humanity? 00:33:08 Why OpenAI Refused To Be Part Of This Book 00:50:53 Ad Break 00:54:15 What Really Triggered Sam Altman’s Firing—And The Mass Exodus After 01:04:51 Should You Vote Based On AI Policies—And What’s At Stake? 01:12:30 How Robots Updating Instantly Could Change Everything 01:15:11 Will AI Surpass The Best Surgeons—And What Happens If It Does? 01:35:03 What The Klarna CEO Reveals About The Future Of AI And Business 01:38:09 Ad Break 01:41:58 Is AI Quietly Eroding Meaning—And Impacting Health And The Planet? 01:50:52 How We Can Actually Build AI Without Putting Humanity At Risk Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Karen: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7MVVs8B Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/ARHB0mk  You can purchase ‘EMPIRE OF AI: Inside the reckless race for total domination’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CcrcHj2  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven  Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO    Saily - Download from the app store and use code DOAC at the checkout for 15% off

fullAI Whistleblower: We Are Being Gaslit By The AI Companies! They’re Hiding The Truth About AI!ba4b14f1-7ec0-4bf0-8518-91ab430da0c0Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +00007723https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Pack of Worries Read: Philippians 4:4-7 “What if I don’t make the team, Dad?” Felix asked as they hiked a rugged trail. He had spent most of their backpacking trip finding things to worry about. “Felix, all you’ve done today is worry,” Dad said. “I could understand your concerns if we were fending off mountain lions or something, but the most dangerous animal we’ve seen was the timid gray squirrel that scurried across our path a few minutes ago.” Felix wasn’t listening. He was too busy worrying. “What if I make the team but none of my friends do? I won’t know anyone!” When Felix stopped to take a drink from his water bottle, Dad picked up a handful of stones from the side of the trail. As they continued walking, he reached over and slipped a rock in an open pocket of Felix’s backpack. Felix didn’t even notice. “What if I don’t figure out the new stuff we’re doing in my math class? It’s so hard!” With each new worry Felix brought up, Dad managed to sneak a rock into his backpack. “I’m getting kind of tired,” Felix said after a while. “What if I get too tired to finish the hike? Maybe we should turn back.” Dad added another rock to the backpack. This time Felix noticed. “What are you doing?” he asked. He stopped, took off his backpack, and opened it. “Dad!” he said with a groan. “My pack is heavy enough without these rocks! Why are you making it heavier?” Dad shrugged. “It’s not much different from what you’re doing yourself, is it?” “I’m not picking up rocks!” Felix said. “No, but worrying about every little thing is kind of like carrying a load of rocks. It just makes you tired and doesn’t solve anything.” Dad took off his backpack. “Let’s take a break. We’ll dump the rocks from your backpack, and I think it would also be a good time to pray and give your burdens to Jesus. Don’t you agree?” Felix nodded. “Good,” said Dad. “He gave His life to save you and promises to take care of you. When you remember that, you’ll be able to live life without being weighed down by worries.” –Mike Dize How about you? Do you spend a lot of time worrying? Has it ever helped you? Instead of fretting about things you have no control over, go to Jesus with your worries. He’s in control of everything, and He loves you and cares about every detail of your life. Trust Him to handle the problems you face and to give you wisdom. Then you can live without the burden of worry weighing you down. Today's Key Verse: Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Give your burdens to Jesus

Read: Philippians 4:4-7 “What if I don’t make the team, Dad?” Felix asked as they hiked a rugged trail. He had spent most of their backpacking trip finding things to worry about. “Felix, all you’ve done today is worry,” Dad said. “I could understand your concerns if we were fending off mountain lions or something, but the most dangerous animal we’ve seen was the timid gray squirrel that scurried across our path a few minutes ago.” Felix wasn’t listening. He was too busy worrying. “What if I make the team but none of my friends do? I won’t know anyone!” When Felix stopped to take a drink from his water bottle, Dad picked up a handful of stones from the side of the trail. As they continued walking, he reached over and slipped a rock in an open pocket of Felix’s backpack. Felix didn’t even notice. “What if I don’t figure out the new stuff we’re doing in my math class? It’s so hard!” With each new worry Felix brought up, Dad managed to sneak a rock into his backpack. “I’m getting kind of tired,” Felix said after a while. “What if I get too tired to finish the hike? Maybe we should turn back.” Dad added another rock to the backpack. This time Felix noticed. “What are you doing?” he asked. He stopped, took off his backpack, and opened it. “Dad!” he said with a groan. “My pack is heavy enough without these rocks! Why are you making it heavier?” Dad shrugged. “It’s not much different from what you’re doing yourself, is it?” “I’m not picking up rocks!” Felix said. “No, but worrying about every little thing is kind of like carrying a load of rocks. It just makes you tired and doesn’t solve anything.” Dad took off his backpack. “Let’s take a break. We’ll dump the rocks from your backpack, and I think it would also be a good time to pray and give your burdens to Jesus. Don’t you agree?” Felix nodded. “Good,” said Dad. “He gave His life to save you and promises to take care of you. When you remember that, you’ll be able to live life without being weighed down by worries.” –Mike Dize How about you? Do you spend a lot of time worrying? Has it ever helped you? Instead of fretting about things you have no control over, go to Jesus with your worries. He’s in control of everything, and He loves you and cares about every detail of your life. Trust Him to handle the problems you face and to give you wisdom. Then you can live without the burden of worry weighing you down. Today's Key Verse: Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Give your burdens to Jesus

A Pack of Worries ede4dda4-0524-4c47-95b9-135cd78c1816Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2026) As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today's readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today's readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2026)ae0de64b-ab84-4399-9781-6c514c27ab6aThu, 26 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: The Trial of Christ (2026) In this reading, we learn that all sinners are the authors of Christ’s Passion. We do not blame the Jews for the Crucifixion of Jesus as we know that it is our own sins that caused his Passion and death. Fr. Mike tells us that the Jews are not collectively responsible for Jesus’ death, and they should not be spoken of as rejected or cursed. We’re reminded that when we choose sin and deny Christ by our deeds, we crucify him anew in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 595-598. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this reading, we learn that all sinners are the authors of Christ’s Passion. We do not blame the Jews for the Crucifixion of Jesus as we know that it is our own sins that caused his Passion and death. Fr. Mike tells us that the Jews are not collectively responsible for Jesus’ death, and they should not be spoken of as rejected or cursed. We’re reminded that when we choose sin and deny Christ by our deeds, we crucify him anew in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 595-598. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 85: The Trial of Christ (2026)55a0ccb2-5db2-4c58-ab8c-1b96f7581effThu, 26 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#409: Why Did Jesus Eat With Sinners? - Mark part 8Mark 2:13–17 & Romans 3:10 In today’s episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and meet a man named Levi, a tax collector whose life changed the moment Jesus said two simple words: “Follow me.” But what happened next surprised the Pharisees. Instead of avoiding sinners, Jesus sat down and shared a meal with them. When the Pharisees saw this, they asked a question that still matters today: Why would a holy teacher eat with sinners?  We unpack what Jesus means when he said “ “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Help Keep Kids Bible Stories Free for Families Kids Bible Stories has shared over 400 Bible stories with children around the world, helping kids grow in their understanding of God’s Word. This podcast is created by a small family team, and it’s made possible by listeners who choose to support the mission. When you join the Kids Bible Stories Family Library, you help keep the main podcast free for thousands of families while also receiving extra resources for your own kids. You can learn more and try it here: patreon.com/kidsbiblestories Listener Survey Your feedback helps shape the future of Kids Bible Stories. If you are a Family Library member (free or paid), please take our short survey. It only takes about 2 minutes, and your input directly influences upcoming changes. The survey link can be found here and on Patreon.

Mark 2:13–17 & Romans 3:10 In today’s episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and meet a man named Levi, a tax collector whose life changed the moment Jesus said two simple words: “Follow me.” But what happened next surprised the Pharisees. Instead of avoiding sinners, Jesus sat down and shared a meal with them. When the Pharisees saw this, they asked a question that still matters today: Why would a holy teacher eat with sinners?  We unpack what Jesus means when he said “ “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Help Keep Kids Bible Stories Free for Families Kids Bible Stories has shared over 400 Bible stories with children around the world, helping kids grow in their understanding of God’s Word. This podcast is created by a small family team, and it’s made possible by listeners who choose to support the mission. When you join the Kids Bible Stories Family Library, you help keep the main podcast free for thousands of families while also receiving extra resources for your own kids. You can learn more and try it here: patreon.com/kidsbiblestories Listener Survey Your feedback helps shape the future of Kids Bible Stories. If you are a Family Library member (free or paid), please take our short survey. It only takes about 2 minutes, and your input directly influences upcoming changes. The survey link can be found here and on Patreon.

full#409: Why Did Jesus Eat With Sinners? - Mark part 82ced9b45-5b03-4c0d-a245-6a2f7775547dWed, 25 Mar 2026 10:02:00 +0000924https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpiritual Warfare and Testimonies of Deliverance with Ken FishFew people hold a Master of Divinity from Fuller Seminary, an MBA from UCLA, and a track record of 20 years in Fortune 500 consulting alongside a global deliverance ministry. While it is hard to say which is more daunting—the boardroom or the exorcism room—we know Ken has seen thousands of people find freedom from demonic oppression. He joins the show today to share his stories. To hear this episode or any others free of ads- join the Vault and support our show. To get in touch with Ken Fish you can visit his site here- https://orbisministries.org/ Thank you to our sponsors! Wild Alaskan Co- Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES. MiracleMade- Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.” Qualia- Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/EXFILES to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code EXFILES. Runewood Rosaries- Get 15% off your order when you use our promo code EXFILES at Runewoodrosaryco.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Few people hold a Master of Divinity from Fuller Seminary, an MBA from UCLA, and a track record of 20 years in Fortune 500 consulting alongside a global deliverance ministry. While it is hard to say which is more daunting—the boardroom or the exorcism room—we know Ken has seen thousands of people find freedom from demonic oppression. He joins the show today to share his stories. To hear this episode or any others free of ads- join the Vault and support our show. To get in touch with Ken Fish you can visit his site here- https://orbisministries.org/ Thank you to our sponsors! Wild Alaskan Co- Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES. MiracleMade- Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.” Qualia- Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/EXFILES to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code EXFILES. Runewood Rosaries- Get 15% off your order when you use our promo code EXFILES at Runewoodrosaryco.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullSpiritual Warfare and Testimonies of Deliverance with Ken Fishbbeaab75-5daf-442a-92c9-8b14b789bb92Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Mulligans and Mercy Read: Psalm 25:6-7; 1 John 1:9 Jacki and Blake waited anxiously in line with their uncle at High Seas Tees—the best mini-golf course in the entire world. Blake stretched himself tall to see to the front of the line when he noticed a sign that read: Mulligans $2, all proceeds go toward field trip funds! “What’s a mulligan?” Blake asked Uncle Lee. “It’s a redo in golf,” Uncle Lee answered. “The first attempt doesn’t count on your scorecard; it’s like it never happened. You might ask for one if a gust of wind messes up your shot or the ball lands in an obstacle. Or if you just take a terrible swing.” Jacki laughed. “Might need to buy some for Blake!” “Hey!” Blake scowled at his sister. “I’m going to win the whole tournament!” “How about I get one mulligan for each of us,” Uncle Lee said. “That way we each have a redo swing.” The kids nodded and soon got their clubs, balls, and scorecards. On a particularly difficult hole, Jacki swung off the tee, but her ball sunk into a shallow pool of water. Jacki groaned. “Use your mulligan,” Uncle Lee offered. Jacki fished her ball out of the slimy water, shook it off, and set it back at the start as if her mess-up never happened. Just as she was about to hit the ball, Blake shouted, “I know what this reminds me of!” Startled, Jacki swung off course again, and her ball landed back in the pool. Blake gasped. “Sorry, Jacki! I just wanted to say your mulligan reminded me of forgiveness.” Jacki crossed her arms in frustration. “You couldn’t have waited until after I swung?” Uncle Lee chuckled. “You’re right, Blake. When you use a mulligan, it wipes your score card clean, much like how God wipes our sin away when we confess our wrongs to Him. Jesus died to pay for all our sin so we could be forgiven and have a redo whenever we need one.” Uncle Lee looked at Jacki. “God also wants us to forgive each other.” Jacki sighed. “I forgive you for messing up my shot, Blake.” Blake grinned. “I’ll give you my mulligan for free.” “Oh no,” Jacki said, a smile growing on her face. “I’m winning fair and square.” –Zoe Sherman How about you? Have you ever done something and wished it never happened? Although we can’t go back in time and change our past, God offers us forgiveness when we sin and wipes our record clean. He loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross so that we can always be forgiven. Tell Him what you’ve done wrong and He will forgive you so you can start over. Today's Key Verse: I will forgive their sins. I will remember their sins no more. Jeremiah 31:34 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: God forgives sin

Read: Psalm 25:6-7; 1 John 1:9 Jacki and Blake waited anxiously in line with their uncle at High Seas Tees—the best mini-golf course in the entire world. Blake stretched himself tall to see to the front of the line when he noticed a sign that read: Mulligans $2, all proceeds go toward field trip funds! “What’s a mulligan?” Blake asked Uncle Lee. “It’s a redo in golf,” Uncle Lee answered. “The first attempt doesn’t count on your scorecard; it’s like it never happened. You might ask for one if a gust of wind messes up your shot or the ball lands in an obstacle. Or if you just take a terrible swing.” Jacki laughed. “Might need to buy some for Blake!” “Hey!” Blake scowled at his sister. “I’m going to win the whole tournament!” “How about I get one mulligan for each of us,” Uncle Lee said. “That way we each have a redo swing.” The kids nodded and soon got their clubs, balls, and scorecards. On a particularly difficult hole, Jacki swung off the tee, but her ball sunk into a shallow pool of water. Jacki groaned. “Use your mulligan,” Uncle Lee offered. Jacki fished her ball out of the slimy water, shook it off, and set it back at the start as if her mess-up never happened. Just as she was about to hit the ball, Blake shouted, “I know what this reminds me of!” Startled, Jacki swung off course again, and her ball landed back in the pool. Blake gasped. “Sorry, Jacki! I just wanted to say your mulligan reminded me of forgiveness.” Jacki crossed her arms in frustration. “You couldn’t have waited until after I swung?” Uncle Lee chuckled. “You’re right, Blake. When you use a mulligan, it wipes your score card clean, much like how God wipes our sin away when we confess our wrongs to Him. Jesus died to pay for all our sin so we could be forgiven and have a redo whenever we need one.” Uncle Lee looked at Jacki. “God also wants us to forgive each other.” Jacki sighed. “I forgive you for messing up my shot, Blake.” Blake grinned. “I’ll give you my mulligan for free.” “Oh no,” Jacki said, a smile growing on her face. “I’m winning fair and square.” –Zoe Sherman How about you? Have you ever done something and wished it never happened? Although we can’t go back in time and change our past, God offers us forgiveness when we sin and wipes our record clean. He loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross so that we can always be forgiven. Tell Him what you’ve done wrong and He will forgive you so you can start over. Today's Key Verse: I will forgive their sins. I will remember their sins no more. Jeremiah 31:34 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: God forgives sin

Mulligans and Mercy 970e7a23-98fc-4380-87d2-0d4feb9a915bWed, 25 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2026) Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today's readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today's readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2026)fda05c7f-4a29-4511-be38-a4962fe527d9Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Claim of Savior (2026) Jesus' claim that he is the one true God and the world's savior was the stumbling block for many Jews. Fr. Mike explains why Jesus' invitation to the Jewish people to have faith in him was a challenging task. We learn that hardness of heart and unbelief led the Pharisees to a tragic misunderstanding of Jesus. We are also at risk of such error, and recognizing our hardness of heart can help us to grow in faith. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 587-594. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus' claim that he is the one true God and the world's savior was the stumbling block for many Jews. Fr. Mike explains why Jesus' invitation to the Jewish people to have faith in him was a challenging task. We learn that hardness of heart and unbelief led the Pharisees to a tragic misunderstanding of Jesus. We are also at risk of such error, and recognizing our hardness of heart can help us to grow in faith. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 587-594. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 84: The Claim of Savior (2026)9c24b31e-a2d0-4f1c-9b1e-b4bff85bc63eWed, 25 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags God in the Dark Read: Psalm 139:3-12 “I’m scared, Mom,” River said. “What if Dad never comes back?” “I don’t know if he’s going to, River. I don’t know how things will work out.” River’s stomach hurt. It had been hurting a lot since his dad stormed out of their house weeks earlier. “It’s just you and me?” “You, me, and God.” Mom tapped her computer screen. “And I need to find a job.” Things went from bad to worse that evening when the power went out. River stumbled his way through the house, calling for his mom. “I’m in here.” Suddenly Mom appeared in front of him and wrapped her arms around him. “I don’t know why they would cut it off like that…I told them I would pay soon…” “You didn’t pay the bill?” River asked. “I don’t have the money right now,” said Mom. “I’m sorry.” “It won’t come back on tomorrow?” “I’ll see what I can do.” Mom sighed. “We’ll be okay.” River tried to look around, but he couldn’t see anything. Darkness from outside filled the house. He heard a sound in the corner of the room. “I’m really scared, Mom. I don’t like the dark.” “That was just the house settling,” Mom said. “It does it all the time, but we don’t think anything of it when it’s light in here. Do you know who can see in the dark?” “Not me,” River said. “Me neither,” Mom said. “But God can. The Bible says that both dark and light are the same to Him. He can see now like if the lights were all on.” “Really?” River asked. “He can see if there are any bad guys in here?” Mom chuckled. “Yes. And there aren’t.” She rubbed his back. “God is light. Our light. When we were lost in the darkness of sin, Jesus came and died for us so we could have the light of His love in our lives. He sees us now, and He can see the future too. He knows what’s going to happen with your dad, and He promises never to leave us. We can trust Him.” “Everything is so scary right now,” River said. “I know, but God will take care of us.” Mom pulled him close. “Always.” –Emily Acker How about you? Are you scared of the dark? Not being able to see what’s around you can be scary—and that’s true in life too. Perhaps you’re going through a difficult situation and don’t know how it’s going to turn out. Remember that even though you can’t see the future, God can, and He cares about you. Trust Him to be your light in the darkness and take care of you in every situation. Today's Key Verse: The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God sees in the dark

Read: Psalm 139:3-12 “I’m scared, Mom,” River said. “What if Dad never comes back?” “I don’t know if he’s going to, River. I don’t know how things will work out.” River’s stomach hurt. It had been hurting a lot since his dad stormed out of their house weeks earlier. “It’s just you and me?” “You, me, and God.” Mom tapped her computer screen. “And I need to find a job.” Things went from bad to worse that evening when the power went out. River stumbled his way through the house, calling for his mom. “I’m in here.” Suddenly Mom appeared in front of him and wrapped her arms around him. “I don’t know why they would cut it off like that…I told them I would pay soon…” “You didn’t pay the bill?” River asked. “I don’t have the money right now,” said Mom. “I’m sorry.” “It won’t come back on tomorrow?” “I’ll see what I can do.” Mom sighed. “We’ll be okay.” River tried to look around, but he couldn’t see anything. Darkness from outside filled the house. He heard a sound in the corner of the room. “I’m really scared, Mom. I don’t like the dark.” “That was just the house settling,” Mom said. “It does it all the time, but we don’t think anything of it when it’s light in here. Do you know who can see in the dark?” “Not me,” River said. “Me neither,” Mom said. “But God can. The Bible says that both dark and light are the same to Him. He can see now like if the lights were all on.” “Really?” River asked. “He can see if there are any bad guys in here?” Mom chuckled. “Yes. And there aren’t.” She rubbed his back. “God is light. Our light. When we were lost in the darkness of sin, Jesus came and died for us so we could have the light of His love in our lives. He sees us now, and He can see the future too. He knows what’s going to happen with your dad, and He promises never to leave us. We can trust Him.” “Everything is so scary right now,” River said. “I know, but God will take care of us.” Mom pulled him close. “Always.” –Emily Acker How about you? Are you scared of the dark? Not being able to see what’s around you can be scary—and that’s true in life too. Perhaps you’re going through a difficult situation and don’t know how it’s going to turn out. Remember that even though you can’t see the future, God can, and He cares about you. Trust Him to be your light in the darkness and take care of you in every situation. Today's Key Verse: The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God sees in the dark

God in the Dark 79375acf-538d-46ed-a470-1b923d2d6ff0Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2026) Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today's readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today's readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2026)3c141b31-cb22-4364-a355-2e5089c28b0fTue, 24 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: Jesus and the Temple (2026) Given that the Temple was at the heart of Jewish life and worship, Jesus’ relationship with the Temple speaks volumes. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus’ reverence for the Temple and unpacks the remarkable implications of Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 583-586. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Given that the Temple was at the heart of Jewish life and worship, Jesus’ relationship with the Temple speaks volumes. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus’ reverence for the Temple and unpacks the remarkable implications of Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 583-586. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 83: Jesus and the Temple (2026)78bc45ce-89c6-4a62-988d-c34834acb24cTue, 24 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDavid Sinclair: Can Aging Be Reversed?After 8 Weeks, Cells Appeared 75% Younger In Tests!Scientist and Harvard professor Dr. David Sinclair, A.O., Ph.D., reveals his latest research on how to reverse ageing, insights into vitamins and supplements, why DNA is not your destiny, and the first clinical trials to reverse human ageing and blindness! Dr. David Sinclair is a world-renowned Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and the leading authority on longevity science. He is Founder of Lifespan.com and multiple biotechnology companies, Co-Chief Editor of the journal Ageing, and bestselling author of ‘Lifespan: Why We Age - And Why We Don’t Have To’.  Dr. Sinclair explains:  ◼️The “Information Theory of Aging” that regards ageing as a treatable disease  ◼️Advances in resetting biological age using cellular “backup copies”  ◼️His specific supplement stack for longevity ◼️Why fasting and “good stress” are science-based longevity strategies  ◼️How his lab’s gene therapy is being used to restore eyesight and reverse blindness  Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow David: Lifespan - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/HKwBnm8  Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ajhU  Podcast - https://linkly.link/2aji0  YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AiIza5B  The Sinclair Lab - https://linkly.link/2ajhX  You can purchase David’s book, ‘Lifespan: Why We Age-and Why We Don't Have To’, here: https://linkly.link/2ajhc  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:

Scientist and Harvard professor Dr. David Sinclair, A.O., Ph.D., reveals his latest research on how to reverse ageing, insights into vitamins and supplements, why DNA is not your destiny, and the first clinical trials to reverse human ageing and blindness! Dr. David Sinclair is a world-renowned Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and the leading authority on longevity science. He is Founder of Lifespan.com and multiple biotechnology companies, Co-Chief Editor of the journal Ageing, and bestselling author of ‘Lifespan: Why We Age - And Why We Don’t Have To’.  Dr. Sinclair explains:  ◼️The “Information Theory of Aging” that regards ageing as a treatable disease  ◼️Advances in resetting biological age using cellular “backup copies”  ◼️His specific supplement stack for longevity ◼️Why fasting and “good stress” are science-based longevity strategies  ◼️How his lab’s gene therapy is being used to restore eyesight and reverse blindness  Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow David: Lifespan - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/HKwBnm8  Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ajhU  Podcast - https://linkly.link/2aji0  YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AiIza5B  The Sinclair Lab - https://linkly.link/2ajhX  You can purchase David’s book, ‘Lifespan: Why We Age-and Why We Don't Have To’, here: https://linkly.link/2ajhc  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:

fullDavid Sinclair: Can Aging Be Reversed?After 8 Weeks, Cells Appeared 75% Younger In Tests!0859bf61-0c7e-42bc-9144-6b90ce70448dMon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +00008941https://216.73.216.191/allTags Jesus Is Our Savior Read: John 3:13-17; Romans 6:23 “And I’m just so thankful God forgives and helps us, or else I’d be totally lost!” Mandy’s mom was saying as she talked on the phone. “What is she talking about? What does she mean God forgives us? For what?” Mandy’s friend Hailey asked as they sat coloring at the kitchen table. “God forgives us for our sins,” Mandy replied. “What does ‘sin’ mean? Why do we need to be forgiven?” “Umm…” Mandy was uncertain how to respond to her friend’s questions. When Mandy’s mom got off the phone, Mandy asked her Hailey’s questions. Mom sat down at the table with them. “Hmm, let’s see…” She drummed her fingers against the table. “Mandy, why weren’t you allowed to play on the tablet yesterday?” Mandy blushed and gave a nervous giggle. “Because I sneaked a cookie right before dinner.” “Do you ever get punishments like that, Hailey, for doing something you’re not supposed to?” Mandy’s mom asked. “Yes, lots!” Hailey nodded. “Exactly. We all do things we’re not supposed to, and because of that, we deserve punishment. God, who created us and everything there is, never does anything wrong. The stuff we do wrong is called sin, and sin separates us from God because God is perfect.” “But you said God forgives us for our sins,” Hailey pointed out. Mom nodded. “God’s Word, the Bible, tells us the punishment for sin is death—not just physical death, but complete separation from God. But God sent His Son, Jesus, to earth to take our punishment. Jesus is God and a human. He lived a perfect life and never sinned! Then He died and took our punishment on Himself.” “Right,” Mandy said, “Like if Dad would’ve taken my punishment and said he doesn’t get to play on the tablet so I can.” Mom laughed. “Kind of like that. But Jesus didn’t stay dead. He rose again and now lives with God in heaven! Because Jesus took our punishment, God forgives all our sins when we trust Jesus as our Savior. Then, when we die, we won’t stay dead either—Jesus will raise us from the dead and we’ll live with Him forever! I know that was a lot. But do you think you understand?” “I think I get it,” Hailey said. “But I have lots of questions!” –Elizabeth Cooper How about you? Do you have lots of questions about God and the Bible? That’s okay! God loves when we seek to know Him better. Are there any believers in your life or a nearby church you can go to and ask questions? Ask God to show you someone who can help you understand more about Jesus and what it means to trust Him as your Savior. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus took our punishment

Read: John 3:13-17; Romans 6:23 “And I’m just so thankful God forgives and helps us, or else I’d be totally lost!” Mandy’s mom was saying as she talked on the phone. “What is she talking about? What does she mean God forgives us? For what?” Mandy’s friend Hailey asked as they sat coloring at the kitchen table. “God forgives us for our sins,” Mandy replied. “What does ‘sin’ mean? Why do we need to be forgiven?” “Umm…” Mandy was uncertain how to respond to her friend’s questions. When Mandy’s mom got off the phone, Mandy asked her Hailey’s questions. Mom sat down at the table with them. “Hmm, let’s see…” She drummed her fingers against the table. “Mandy, why weren’t you allowed to play on the tablet yesterday?” Mandy blushed and gave a nervous giggle. “Because I sneaked a cookie right before dinner.” “Do you ever get punishments like that, Hailey, for doing something you’re not supposed to?” Mandy’s mom asked. “Yes, lots!” Hailey nodded. “Exactly. We all do things we’re not supposed to, and because of that, we deserve punishment. God, who created us and everything there is, never does anything wrong. The stuff we do wrong is called sin, and sin separates us from God because God is perfect.” “But you said God forgives us for our sins,” Hailey pointed out. Mom nodded. “God’s Word, the Bible, tells us the punishment for sin is death—not just physical death, but complete separation from God. But God sent His Son, Jesus, to earth to take our punishment. Jesus is God and a human. He lived a perfect life and never sinned! Then He died and took our punishment on Himself.” “Right,” Mandy said, “Like if Dad would’ve taken my punishment and said he doesn’t get to play on the tablet so I can.” Mom laughed. “Kind of like that. But Jesus didn’t stay dead. He rose again and now lives with God in heaven! Because Jesus took our punishment, God forgives all our sins when we trust Jesus as our Savior. Then, when we die, we won’t stay dead either—Jesus will raise us from the dead and we’ll live with Him forever! I know that was a lot. But do you think you understand?” “I think I get it,” Hailey said. “But I have lots of questions!” –Elizabeth Cooper How about you? Do you have lots of questions about God and the Bible? That’s okay! God loves when we seek to know Him better. Are there any believers in your life or a nearby church you can go to and ask questions? Ask God to show you someone who can help you understand more about Jesus and what it means to trust Him as your Savior. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus took our punishment

Jesus Is Our Savior 504d89c7-ccf1-4452-b6eb-52a95e6bd15cMon, 23 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2026) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel's relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan's sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel's relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan's sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2026)f4a186f5-b73d-4eb0-aa6d-5a548558c145Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: Jesus and the Law (2026) What is Jesus’ relationship with the Old Testament Law? Our Catechism readings today reveal that Jesus is the Author of the Law who provides the definitive interpretation of the Law. We learn that Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but rather to fulfill the Law in its totality. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between Temple Laws, Kingdom Laws, and Moral Laws in Scripture. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 577-582. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What is Jesus’ relationship with the Old Testament Law? Our Catechism readings today reveal that Jesus is the Author of the Law who provides the definitive interpretation of the Law. We learn that Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but rather to fulfill the Law in its totality. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between Temple Laws, Kingdom Laws, and Moral Laws in Scripture. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 577-582. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 82: Jesus and the Law (2026)56f82b30-29f9-4843-b665-e51a9daa1345Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Welcome Read: John 14:1-3; Revelation 21:1-5 “All right!” Garrison exclaimed as Dad pulled the car into Grandma’s driveway. “We’re finally here!” Grandma lived so far away that they had been traveling for two days to get to her house. “Yay!” said Charis. “I’m tired of being in the car.” Dad grinned. “Me too. All I want to do right now is relax with a nice tall glass of iced tea.” Garrison laughed. “Well, when you called Grandma a little while ago, you said you couldn’t wait to have some of her iced tea. I bet she has a pitcher of it all ready.” Charis pointed. “Look! Grandma’s at the door, and she’s got a glass of something in her hand. It’s probably your iced tea.” Charis was right. “I knew you’d want this right away,” Grandma said as she handed the glass to Dad. Then she gave everyone big hugs. “You must be hungry. Come to the kitchen. I made your favorite pie, Garrison. And here’s some of that fudge you like so much, Charis.” “Oh, and I see a wonderful cheese tray here on the counter!” Mom said. “You know just what snacks we all like, don’t you?” She helped herself to some cheese and crackers. “You got new books for us!” Charis called from the living room. “And there are new games here too! Thank you, Grandma!” Mom smiled. “I can see you’ve been very busy getting ready for us to come.” “Well, I loved preparing for you to get here because I love you,” Grandma replied. “That sounds like what we talked about in church last week,” Garrison said. “About how Jesus loves us and is preparing a place for those who trust in Him.” “That’s a great thing to think about,” Grandma said. “He prepared a place for us in God’s family by dying for our sins, and one day He will welcome us into the new, perfect world He’s getting ready for us. I’m so thankful to know that each of us here trusts in Jesus and that we’ll all enjoy heaven together with Him. What a wonderful place that will be!” Dad nodded. “You’ve given us a great welcome here, but you’re right. We can’t even imagine how special Jesus’s welcome will be!” –Lenora McWhorten How about you? Have you helped prepare for company by getting everything just right for those who are coming to visit? If you know Jesus as your Savior, He’s preparing a place for you in the perfect world He will create when He makes everything new. It’s hard to imagine what a special, wonderful place that will be—and it won’t be just for a visit. It will be forever! Today's Key Verse: [Jesus said,] “I go to prepare a place for you.” John 14:2 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus is preparing a place for Christians

Read: John 14:1-3; Revelation 21:1-5 “All right!” Garrison exclaimed as Dad pulled the car into Grandma’s driveway. “We’re finally here!” Grandma lived so far away that they had been traveling for two days to get to her house. “Yay!” said Charis. “I’m tired of being in the car.” Dad grinned. “Me too. All I want to do right now is relax with a nice tall glass of iced tea.” Garrison laughed. “Well, when you called Grandma a little while ago, you said you couldn’t wait to have some of her iced tea. I bet she has a pitcher of it all ready.” Charis pointed. “Look! Grandma’s at the door, and she’s got a glass of something in her hand. It’s probably your iced tea.” Charis was right. “I knew you’d want this right away,” Grandma said as she handed the glass to Dad. Then she gave everyone big hugs. “You must be hungry. Come to the kitchen. I made your favorite pie, Garrison. And here’s some of that fudge you like so much, Charis.” “Oh, and I see a wonderful cheese tray here on the counter!” Mom said. “You know just what snacks we all like, don’t you?” She helped herself to some cheese and crackers. “You got new books for us!” Charis called from the living room. “And there are new games here too! Thank you, Grandma!” Mom smiled. “I can see you’ve been very busy getting ready for us to come.” “Well, I loved preparing for you to get here because I love you,” Grandma replied. “That sounds like what we talked about in church last week,” Garrison said. “About how Jesus loves us and is preparing a place for those who trust in Him.” “That’s a great thing to think about,” Grandma said. “He prepared a place for us in God’s family by dying for our sins, and one day He will welcome us into the new, perfect world He’s getting ready for us. I’m so thankful to know that each of us here trusts in Jesus and that we’ll all enjoy heaven together with Him. What a wonderful place that will be!” Dad nodded. “You’ve given us a great welcome here, but you’re right. We can’t even imagine how special Jesus’s welcome will be!” –Lenora McWhorten How about you? Have you helped prepare for company by getting everything just right for those who are coming to visit? If you know Jesus as your Savior, He’s preparing a place for you in the perfect world He will create when He makes everything new. It’s hard to imagine what a special, wonderful place that will be—and it won’t be just for a visit. It will be forever! Today's Key Verse: [Jesus said,] “I go to prepare a place for you.” John 14:2 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus is preparing a place for Christians

Welcome 394e5213-f0ad-443f-b0ad-63c5aad4a75eSun, 22 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2026) Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel's unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel's unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2026)20772ed0-c59e-4277-8abf-c3123e53f1ebSun, 22 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2026) As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God's power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today's readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God's power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today's readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2026)436af074-0a7e-41e3-a7b3-4190d48006fcSun, 22 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Christ’s Paschal Mystery (2026) Fr. Mike begins his examination of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and ultimate Resurrection. He emphasizes that all of Scripture points to this Paschal Mystery, and that through our faith, we can try to examine the circumstances of Jesus’ life to fully understand our own redemption. We also explore Jesus’ relationship with Israel and our own relationship with our Jewish forefathers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 571-576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike begins his examination of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and ultimate Resurrection. He emphasizes that all of Scripture points to this Paschal Mystery, and that through our faith, we can try to examine the circumstances of Jesus’ life to fully understand our own redemption. We also explore Jesus’ relationship with Israel and our own relationship with our Jewish forefathers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 571-576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 81: Christ’s Paschal Mystery (2026)5d60e3fb-d9a0-4510-ae5d-3814f1d8f085Sun, 22 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3/22/26 Autobiography: Epilogue Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Life AFTER his life WITH. Some great stories tell us an important piece of information: where are they now? In our autobiography, after we have experienced "the return"; after we have experienced grace, how do we live? What does our "bonus chapter" look like? What is in our Epilogue? Mass Readings from March 22, 2026: Ezekiel 37:12-14 Psalm 130:1-8Romans 8:8-11 John 11:1-45

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Life AFTER his life WITH. Some great stories tell us an important piece of information: where are they now? In our autobiography, after we have experienced "the return"; after we have experienced grace, how do we live? What does our "bonus chapter" look like? What is in our Epilogue? Mass Readings from March 22, 2026: Ezekiel 37:12-14 Psalm 130:1-8Romans 8:8-11 John 11:1-45

full3/22/26 Autobiography: Epiloguebddc7ad6-a2f7-45c8-8f12-c74869310810Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Lose the Cowbell! Read: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 Samantha sighed and slid in her earbuds. Sometimes being part of a blended family wasn’t easy. She now had three siblings instead of just one, and they were constantly arguing. “We always watch this game show on Mondays.” Tori stood in front of the TV with her hands on her hips. “It’s a tradition.” “Well, guess what?” said Reid. “Now you have a new tradition—watching sports on Mondays.” “No way!” Little Sarah joined in the shouting. “Yes way!” Reid poked out his tongue. Their voices grew louder and meaner when suddenly, the most dreadful sound came from the kitchen. “What is that?” Reid asked, his eyes as round as saucers. The tinny thud sounded again. And again. And again. “It’s horrible!” Sarah put her hands over her ears. Mom and Dad marched into the family room holding weird metal farmyard objects, which they hit over and over with a spoon. The noise was deafening. “Dad, what’s going on?” Samantha asked. “This is my cowbell. Doesn’t it sound great?” “Please stop the banging!” Sarah begged. Mom and Dad stopped. “Don’t you like what you heard?” Mom asked. “No!” the four kids answered in unison. “Hmm.” Dad put down his cowbell. “Come to think of it, Mom and I didn’t like what we heard coming from you guys when we were cooking in the kitchen.” “We weren’t making a horrible noise like that cowbell,” Reid said. “We were just talking.” “But there was no love in your words,” said Mom. “Just anger and selfishness.” Everyone was quiet for a moment. “We know you kids really do love each other,” said Dad. “But this new family is going to take some getting used to. We all need to depend on Jesus to help us speak with love and show each other grace as we learn to live together. The Bible says if we speak without love, we sound awful—like a clanging cymbal or a—” “Cowbell?” Samantha smiled. “If we remember to be more loving with our words, will you do something for us?” Dad nodded. “Please,” Samantha said. “Lose the cowbell!” –Laura Thomas How about you? Do you always speak with love? It’s not easy, is it? Especially if someone is annoying you or you’re frustrated. Yet the Bible tells us that even if we say great things, if we don’t speak with a loving attitude, we sound like a tuneless cowbell and our words are useless. The good news is we don’t have to do it on our own. Trust Jesus to help you speak to others with love. Today's Key Verse: If I speak human or angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Speak with love

Read: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 Samantha sighed and slid in her earbuds. Sometimes being part of a blended family wasn’t easy. She now had three siblings instead of just one, and they were constantly arguing. “We always watch this game show on Mondays.” Tori stood in front of the TV with her hands on her hips. “It’s a tradition.” “Well, guess what?” said Reid. “Now you have a new tradition—watching sports on Mondays.” “No way!” Little Sarah joined in the shouting. “Yes way!” Reid poked out his tongue. Their voices grew louder and meaner when suddenly, the most dreadful sound came from the kitchen. “What is that?” Reid asked, his eyes as round as saucers. The tinny thud sounded again. And again. And again. “It’s horrible!” Sarah put her hands over her ears. Mom and Dad marched into the family room holding weird metal farmyard objects, which they hit over and over with a spoon. The noise was deafening. “Dad, what’s going on?” Samantha asked. “This is my cowbell. Doesn’t it sound great?” “Please stop the banging!” Sarah begged. Mom and Dad stopped. “Don’t you like what you heard?” Mom asked. “No!” the four kids answered in unison. “Hmm.” Dad put down his cowbell. “Come to think of it, Mom and I didn’t like what we heard coming from you guys when we were cooking in the kitchen.” “We weren’t making a horrible noise like that cowbell,” Reid said. “We were just talking.” “But there was no love in your words,” said Mom. “Just anger and selfishness.” Everyone was quiet for a moment. “We know you kids really do love each other,” said Dad. “But this new family is going to take some getting used to. We all need to depend on Jesus to help us speak with love and show each other grace as we learn to live together. The Bible says if we speak without love, we sound awful—like a clanging cymbal or a—” “Cowbell?” Samantha smiled. “If we remember to be more loving with our words, will you do something for us?” Dad nodded. “Please,” Samantha said. “Lose the cowbell!” –Laura Thomas How about you? Do you always speak with love? It’s not easy, is it? Especially if someone is annoying you or you’re frustrated. Yet the Bible tells us that even if we say great things, if we don’t speak with a loving attitude, we sound like a tuneless cowbell and our words are useless. The good news is we don’t have to do it on our own. Trust Jesus to help you speak to others with love. Today's Key Verse: If I speak human or angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Speak with love

Lose the Cowbell! 8e6c0e54-76ed-4659-aa43-fd0ec4303a6fSat, 21 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2026) As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today's readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today's readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2026)e26c447f-e092-4f30-b25f-12504f1be54bSat, 21 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Summary of the Mysteries of Christ’s Life (2026) We have arrived at another nugget day, or In Brief day, for the paragraphs on the mysteries of Christ’s life. On today’s “mystery nugget” day, Fr. Mike recounts the significance of Christ’s obedience to the Father and our own obedience to God’s will. He also emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the mysteries of Christ’s life by reading and meditating on the Gospels and praying the Rosary. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 561-570. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have arrived at another nugget day, or In Brief day, for the paragraphs on the mysteries of Christ’s life. On today’s “mystery nugget” day, Fr. Mike recounts the significance of Christ’s obedience to the Father and our own obedience to God’s will. He also emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the mysteries of Christ’s life by reading and meditating on the Gospels and praying the Rosary. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 561-570. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 80: Summary of the Mysteries of Christ’s Life (2026)64068d0b-89df-4c42-8c2d-1fc685492bb9Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod heard you all alongHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how our God hears every single one of our prayers and that His timing is perfect. It is in our faith that we trust the works of Jesus and all that He does in our lives. We also read the book of Luke and take time to reflect and dive deeper as we read along together. "For we live by believing and not by seeing." 2 Corinthians 5:7 _____________________________________________ ☆ For 45% off your first order and free delivery go to ➤ MarleySpoon.com/offer/Coffee ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ Subscribe to "The Christ" podcast now ➤ https://thechristpodcast.com ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how our God hears every single one of our prayers and that His timing is perfect. It is in our faith that we trust the works of Jesus and all that He does in our lives. We also read the book of Luke and take time to reflect and dive deeper as we read along together. "For we live by believing and not by seeing." 2 Corinthians 5:7 _____________________________________________ ☆ For 45% off your first order and free delivery go to ➤ MarleySpoon.com/offer/Coffee ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ Subscribe to "The Christ" podcast now ➤ https://thechristpodcast.com ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullGod heard you all along92a38c8f-7f30-41a9-8356-83323d7bc68cFri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGirly Convo: PMS & PCOS | Girls Gone Biblehiiii GGB:) today we're getting into the girliest convo EVER around PMS, PCOS and how Jesus loves us through it all.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible.   Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year.   IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping.   Pocket Hose A lightweight, kink-free hose that expands when in use and shrinks back down for easy storage. Simple, mess-free, and easy to control. Text BIBLE to 64000 to claim your offer. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer   Missing Messiah Explore the evidence behind one of history's biggest questions. MissingMessiah.com takes a deeper look at faith, history, and the story of Jesus through thoughtful research and discussion. Visit MissingMessiah.com to learn more

hiiii GGB:) today we're getting into the girliest convo EVER around PMS, PCOS and how Jesus loves us through it all.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible.   Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year.   IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping.   Pocket Hose A lightweight, kink-free hose that expands when in use and shrinks back down for easy storage. Simple, mess-free, and easy to control. Text BIBLE to 64000 to claim your offer. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer   Missing Messiah Explore the evidence behind one of history's biggest questions. MissingMessiah.com takes a deeper look at faith, history, and the story of Jesus through thoughtful research and discussion. Visit MissingMessiah.com to learn more

fullGirly Convo: PMS & PCOS | Girls Gone Biblee44cad17-72eb-4fbd-8f0f-71ca465fad91Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: The Direct Path To Purpose And Happiness! These 2 Decisions Matter MostGad Saad is an evolutionary psychologist, professor, and bestselling author known for applying evolutionary psychology to human behaviour, relationships, and happiness. In this moment, Gad answers some of the biggest questions people have about relationships and purpose. Is it okay if you and your partner have different interests? Do opposites really attract? And what are the decisions that shape long-term happiness, meaning and purpose in life? Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/6mmXoBTan1b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/UGzk5M2an1b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Follow Gad: https://x.com/GadSaad https://www.instagram.com/doctorgadsaad/?hl=en

Gad Saad is an evolutionary psychologist, professor, and bestselling author known for applying evolutionary psychology to human behaviour, relationships, and happiness. In this moment, Gad answers some of the biggest questions people have about relationships and purpose. Is it okay if you and your partner have different interests? Do opposites really attract? And what are the decisions that shape long-term happiness, meaning and purpose in life? Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/6mmXoBTan1b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/UGzk5M2an1b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Follow Gad: https://x.com/GadSaad https://www.instagram.com/doctorgadsaad/?hl=en

bonusMost Replayed Moment: The Direct Path To Purpose And Happiness! These 2 Decisions Matter Most7f919899-c47f-4637-b718-28ac216f63cdFri, 20 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +00001145https://216.73.216.191/allTags God’s Garden Read: Mark 4:26-29; 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 It was a beautiful spring morning, and Leah couldn’t wait to help her mom plant their garden. This was the first year she was big enough to help. “Morning, Mom!” Leah exclaimed as she entered the kitchen. “Well, look at you, up and ready to go.” Over breakfast, Mom and Leah talked about what to plant. Leah loved tomatoes, so they’d definitely plant some tomato seeds. They decided on tomatoes, green beans, squash, and cantaloupe. The garden had already been prepped and was ready for planting. Mom showed Leah how to plant the seeds at a certain depth and make sure there was enough space between them. “The seeds need room to become healthy plants,” she said. Mom and Leah worked happily all afternoon in the garden. It was so nice to be outside in the fresh air again after being cooped up inside most of the winter. When they finished, they put away the gardening tools and headed into the house. “That was fun today, Mom,” Leah said. “I enjoyed it too, and as I was planting the seeds down each row, it made me think of a Bible verse.” “Really?” Leah asked. “Which one?” Mom got her Bible off the coffee table. She opened it up and read, “I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow.” She smiled at Leah. “We planted all those seeds in the garden today, taking special care to do it properly, and now all we have to do is wait for the sun and rain to do their job—besides weeding, of course. That’s how we plant seeds in people’s hearts too. God wants us to plant seeds of the gospel by telling others about Jesus and showing them His love, and He will make the seeds grow. We may not ever know whose life may have been changed, but we can plant seeds and trust God with the rest.” “Wow, that’s really cool!” Leah smiled. “And we don’t have to wait for spring either—we can plant seeds in God’s garden all year long!” –Lisa Fuller How about you? Are you sharing the gospel with others? When you tell people about Jesus and show them His love in how you treat them, you are planting seeds of the gospel in their hearts. You may not ever know if someone turns to Jesus, but you’re not the one responsible for making that seed grow—God is. Plant seeds of His love and trust Him to make them grow. Today's Key Verse: [Jesus] told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” Mark 16:15 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Plant seeds of God’s love

Read: Mark 4:26-29; 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 It was a beautiful spring morning, and Leah couldn’t wait to help her mom plant their garden. This was the first year she was big enough to help. “Morning, Mom!” Leah exclaimed as she entered the kitchen. “Well, look at you, up and ready to go.” Over breakfast, Mom and Leah talked about what to plant. Leah loved tomatoes, so they’d definitely plant some tomato seeds. They decided on tomatoes, green beans, squash, and cantaloupe. The garden had already been prepped and was ready for planting. Mom showed Leah how to plant the seeds at a certain depth and make sure there was enough space between them. “The seeds need room to become healthy plants,” she said. Mom and Leah worked happily all afternoon in the garden. It was so nice to be outside in the fresh air again after being cooped up inside most of the winter. When they finished, they put away the gardening tools and headed into the house. “That was fun today, Mom,” Leah said. “I enjoyed it too, and as I was planting the seeds down each row, it made me think of a Bible verse.” “Really?” Leah asked. “Which one?” Mom got her Bible off the coffee table. She opened it up and read, “I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow.” She smiled at Leah. “We planted all those seeds in the garden today, taking special care to do it properly, and now all we have to do is wait for the sun and rain to do their job—besides weeding, of course. That’s how we plant seeds in people’s hearts too. God wants us to plant seeds of the gospel by telling others about Jesus and showing them His love, and He will make the seeds grow. We may not ever know whose life may have been changed, but we can plant seeds and trust God with the rest.” “Wow, that’s really cool!” Leah smiled. “And we don’t have to wait for spring either—we can plant seeds in God’s garden all year long!” –Lisa Fuller How about you? Are you sharing the gospel with others? When you tell people about Jesus and show them His love in how you treat them, you are planting seeds of the gospel in their hearts. You may not ever know if someone turns to Jesus, but you’re not the one responsible for making that seed grow—God is. Plant seeds of His love and trust Him to make them grow. Today's Key Verse: [Jesus] told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” Mark 16:15 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Plant seeds of God’s love

God’s Garden c0ac6d1a-836b-4c51-831b-a06d90efa4faFri, 20 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2026) Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2026)5d71bad0-11c4-4f79-9a94-c653b23a6501Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Jesus’ Transfiguration and Messianic Acts (2026) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ’s Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ’s death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mike emphasizes the incredible parallel between Christ’s baptism and Transfiguration. That, on the threshold of his public life, we witness Christ’s baptism, and on the threshold of the Passion, we witness the Transfiguration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 554-560. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ’s Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ’s death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mike emphasizes the incredible parallel between Christ’s baptism and Transfiguration. That, on the threshold of his public life, we witness Christ’s baptism, and on the threshold of the Passion, we witness the Transfiguration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 554-560. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 79: Jesus’ Transfiguration and Messianic Acts (2026)4cc7a74d-c648-418a-b74b-0c16560a6a66Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf You're Doing This, It's Not Love (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf You're Doing This, It's Not Love (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)a8929f65-7e5c-41f3-8fc8-a0ff84bb1352Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#963 - Sermon – CallingThis episode is a sermon I gave at my home church of Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino California on "Calling" 1 Samuel 16:1-13 John 9 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is a sermon I gave at my home church of Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino California on "Calling" 1 Samuel 16:1-13 John 9 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#963 - Sermon – Callinge4a56f44-7843-43a8-b632-fe724a5d1660Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000988https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat to Do When Your Child RebelsEvery father eventually faces a moment when his child pulls away. The distance grows, the relationship hardens, and most men respond in one of three ways. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt use the parable of the Prodigal Son to diagnose what's really happening beneath the surface: why rebellion cuts so deeply into a man's sense of worth, and what the wounds underneath his reactions are actually telling him. But this conversation doesn't stay in the failings we have, it moves toward the father who ran. John and Devin unpack what it looks like to stop protecting your ego and start pursuing your child, how to separate your hurt from their harm, and why asking for forgiveness is one of the most powerful things a father can do. 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠⁠ 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno ______________________ -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN – ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentleman ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman ➡️ https://x.com/catholicgent

Every father eventually faces a moment when his child pulls away. The distance grows, the relationship hardens, and most men respond in one of three ways. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt use the parable of the Prodigal Son to diagnose what's really happening beneath the surface: why rebellion cuts so deeply into a man's sense of worth, and what the wounds underneath his reactions are actually telling him. But this conversation doesn't stay in the failings we have, it moves toward the father who ran. John and Devin unpack what it looks like to stop protecting your ego and start pursuing your child, how to separate your hurt from their harm, and why asking for forgiveness is one of the most powerful things a father can do. 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠⁠ 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno ______________________ -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN – ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentleman ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman ➡️ https://x.com/catholicgent

fullWhat to Do When Your Child Rebelsf687a368-de88-4280-a66f-cec54c17ee0bThu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +00004571https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDid These Saints Actually Levitate and Bilocate? The Christians Who Flew With Dr. Carlos AireDr. Carlos Aire of Yale University, has studied hundreds of accounts of saints that levitated, bi-located and exorcised demons. His conclusion? It happened. Also don't miss a special guest joining us in the beginning... Want to skip the ads? We get it. Join the vault. It helps support the show, liberates you from ads and ensures we keep content coming all year long. Thank you to our sponsors who DO MAKE THIS SHOW POSSIBLE! Cowboy Colostrum- https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES for 25% off. Fast Growing Trees- Get some green in your home! Fastgrowingtrees.com and use code EXFILES Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code EXFILES for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/EXFILES. Mars Men- Head to MenGoToMars.com and get 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Carlos Aire of Yale University, has studied hundreds of accounts of saints that levitated, bi-located and exorcised demons. His conclusion? It happened. Also don't miss a special guest joining us in the beginning... Want to skip the ads? We get it. Join the vault. It helps support the show, liberates you from ads and ensures we keep content coming all year long. Thank you to our sponsors who DO MAKE THIS SHOW POSSIBLE! Cowboy Colostrum- https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES for 25% off. Fast Growing Trees- Get some green in your home! Fastgrowingtrees.com and use code EXFILES Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code EXFILES for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/EXFILES. Mars Men- Head to MenGoToMars.com and get 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullDid These Saints Actually Levitate and Bilocate? The Christians Who Flew With Dr. Carlos Aire9816915a-66ae-4f05-9731-cc132f4764e1Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsManipulation Expert: How To Influence Anyone & Make Them Do Exactly What You Want! - Chase HughesAre you being manipulated daily? Behaviour Expert Chase Hughes on the secret formula and hacks behind influence! Chase Hughes is a former US Navy Chief who spent 20 years specialising in applied behavior and interrogation, and a specialist in understanding psychological operations. He is the author of the bestselling book, ‘The Behavior Operations Manual: Neuro-cognitive Intelligence Training Manual’.  He explains: ◼️The 4-step psyop model that secretly controls your behaviour ◼️How to read anyone instantly using behavioural profiling ◼️The “PCP” method that lets you influence any decision ◼️How social media and AI are rewiring your identity ◼️The subtle manipulation tactics used by governments and media 00:00 Intro 00:05:33 Why The PCP Model Might Be Your Edge In An AI-Dominated World 00:08:31 How Breaking Social Scripts Changes The Way People See You 00:10:54 The Hidden Framework That Makes You Instantly More Persuasive 00:21:39 How To Get People To Open Up (Without Forcing It) 00:25:21 Why Precommitment Quietly Controls Your Future Decisions 00:31:24 How To Eliminate Anxiety By Resolving Inner Conflict 00:36:05 What Your Leadership Style Reveals (And What It’s Costing You) 00:38:49 What “Authenticity” Really Means—And Why Most People Get It Wrong 00:40:40 The Childhood Triangle That Still Shapes Your Behavior Today 00:49:46 How Your Childhood Is Secretly Running Your Adult Life 00:56:06 How To Rewire Your Brain Without Realizing It 01:02:00 Why This Break Matters More Than You Think 01:04:03 The Most Dangerous Persuasion Skill (And How It’s Used On You) 01:06:23 Why “The Rich Are Evil” Is More Complicated Than It Sounds 01:09:03 How Psychology Wins Courtrooms (And Everyday Arguments) 01:17:02 How To Apply These Skills Before It’s Too Late 01:26:29 How Changing Your Perspective Can Transform Your Mental Health 01:28:09 What A DMT Experience Actually Feels Like 01:30:34 Are We Living In A Simulation—And Does It Even Matter? 01:35:11 How DMT Can Completely Reshape Your View Of Religion 01:36:55 The DMT Waiting Room Explained (And Why It’s So Unsettling) 01:40:45 What If Consciousness Isn’t Inside Your Body? 01:42:44 How To Make Anyone Feel Truly Seen And Heard 01:46:41 Why Your Insecurities Aren’t What You Think They Are 01:48:42 Why Life Is Supposed To Be Fun (But Doesn’t Feel Like It) 01:49:42 How Expanding Your Skills Might Be The Key To Happiness Follow Chase: YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6PdAJ3p  Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6Rhy1yz  You can purchase Chase’s book, ‘Tongue: A Cognitive Hazard’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GgAsWW8  The Diary Of A CEO: ▪️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ▪️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ▪️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ▪️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ▪️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ▪️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode2  LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY   Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code STEVENB15 for15% off

Are you being manipulated daily? Behaviour Expert Chase Hughes on the secret formula and hacks behind influence! Chase Hughes is a former US Navy Chief who spent 20 years specialising in applied behavior and interrogation, and a specialist in understanding psychological operations. He is the author of the bestselling book, ‘The Behavior Operations Manual: Neuro-cognitive Intelligence Training Manual’.  He explains: ◼️The 4-step psyop model that secretly controls your behaviour ◼️How to read anyone instantly using behavioural profiling ◼️The “PCP” method that lets you influence any decision ◼️How social media and AI are rewiring your identity ◼️The subtle manipulation tactics used by governments and media 00:00 Intro 00:05:33 Why The PCP Model Might Be Your Edge In An AI-Dominated World 00:08:31 How Breaking Social Scripts Changes The Way People See You 00:10:54 The Hidden Framework That Makes You Instantly More Persuasive 00:21:39 How To Get People To Open Up (Without Forcing It) 00:25:21 Why Precommitment Quietly Controls Your Future Decisions 00:31:24 How To Eliminate Anxiety By Resolving Inner Conflict 00:36:05 What Your Leadership Style Reveals (And What It’s Costing You) 00:38:49 What “Authenticity” Really Means—And Why Most People Get It Wrong 00:40:40 The Childhood Triangle That Still Shapes Your Behavior Today 00:49:46 How Your Childhood Is Secretly Running Your Adult Life 00:56:06 How To Rewire Your Brain Without Realizing It 01:02:00 Why This Break Matters More Than You Think 01:04:03 The Most Dangerous Persuasion Skill (And How It’s Used On You) 01:06:23 Why “The Rich Are Evil” Is More Complicated Than It Sounds 01:09:03 How Psychology Wins Courtrooms (And Everyday Arguments) 01:17:02 How To Apply These Skills Before It’s Too Late 01:26:29 How Changing Your Perspective Can Transform Your Mental Health 01:28:09 What A DMT Experience Actually Feels Like 01:30:34 Are We Living In A Simulation—And Does It Even Matter? 01:35:11 How DMT Can Completely Reshape Your View Of Religion 01:36:55 The DMT Waiting Room Explained (And Why It’s So Unsettling) 01:40:45 What If Consciousness Isn’t Inside Your Body? 01:42:44 How To Make Anyone Feel Truly Seen And Heard 01:46:41 Why Your Insecurities Aren’t What You Think They Are 01:48:42 Why Life Is Supposed To Be Fun (But Doesn’t Feel Like It) 01:49:42 How Expanding Your Skills Might Be The Key To Happiness Follow Chase: YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6PdAJ3p  Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6Rhy1yz  You can purchase Chase’s book, ‘Tongue: A Cognitive Hazard’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GgAsWW8  The Diary Of A CEO: ▪️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ▪️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ▪️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ▪️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ▪️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ▪️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode2  LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY   Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code STEVENB15 for15% off

fullManipulation Expert: How To Influence Anyone & Make Them Do Exactly What You Want! - Chase Hughes7db54091-94a8-461f-b60e-666ca35a9a1bThu, 19 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +00006977https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Old Trunk Read: Psalm 119:105 “I haven’t seen the stuff in this old trunk in years,” Gramps told Evan. “There’s no telling what we’re going to find today.” Digging through the trunk was like digging through a treasure chest. “Wow, is this a picture of you and Grandma on your wedding day?” “It is. We sure look different now, don’t we?” Gramps laughed. “Look at this.” He opened up a box with his first pocketknife in it. “Tell you what, I’m going to give this pocketknife to your dad to hold on to, and when he thinks you’re old enough, he can let you have it.” “Cool!” Evan gave him a hug. “Thanks, Gramps!” He took another item from the trunk. “What’s this?” “That’s my old compass. My dad, your great-grandpa, gave it to me when I was just a boy. I always took it with me when we went on our big hikes through the mountains. I sure did use it a lot. It helped me find my way more than once when I was lost.” Gramps handed Evan the compass. “It’s yours now.” “Really?” Evan’s eyes lit up. They continued to look through the old trunk for a while longer. Evan enjoyed hearing all the stories Gramps told as he pulled out different items. “I imagine Grandma will have dinner ready soon,” Gramps said. “Let’s put everything back in except for the pocketknife and compass.” “Did you find any treasure?” Grandma asked during dinner. “We sure did! Gramps is giving me his old compass. He says I can have his old pocketknife too when I’m old enough.” “You know, Evan, that compass got me thinking about a Bible verse,” said Gramps. “Psalm 119:105 says, ‘Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.’ Just like the compass keeps us heading in the right direction, God’s Word guides us through life. It tells us how we can have eternal life by trusting in Jesus and helps us live in a way that shows we belong to Him.” That night Evan sat looking at his compass, thinking about what Gramps had said. Then he set the compass on his nightstand and picked up his Bible. –Lisa Fuller How about you? Have you ever been lost before? Did you have a compass to help you find your way? Like a compass, the Bible shows us which way to go in life. It points us to the only way we can be saved and have eternal life—Jesus—and guides us as we follow Him. Spend time in God’s Word each day and trust Him to lead you along life’s path. Today's Key Verse: The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God’s Word guides us

Read: Psalm 119:105 “I haven’t seen the stuff in this old trunk in years,” Gramps told Evan. “There’s no telling what we’re going to find today.” Digging through the trunk was like digging through a treasure chest. “Wow, is this a picture of you and Grandma on your wedding day?” “It is. We sure look different now, don’t we?” Gramps laughed. “Look at this.” He opened up a box with his first pocketknife in it. “Tell you what, I’m going to give this pocketknife to your dad to hold on to, and when he thinks you’re old enough, he can let you have it.” “Cool!” Evan gave him a hug. “Thanks, Gramps!” He took another item from the trunk. “What’s this?” “That’s my old compass. My dad, your great-grandpa, gave it to me when I was just a boy. I always took it with me when we went on our big hikes through the mountains. I sure did use it a lot. It helped me find my way more than once when I was lost.” Gramps handed Evan the compass. “It’s yours now.” “Really?” Evan’s eyes lit up. They continued to look through the old trunk for a while longer. Evan enjoyed hearing all the stories Gramps told as he pulled out different items. “I imagine Grandma will have dinner ready soon,” Gramps said. “Let’s put everything back in except for the pocketknife and compass.” “Did you find any treasure?” Grandma asked during dinner. “We sure did! Gramps is giving me his old compass. He says I can have his old pocketknife too when I’m old enough.” “You know, Evan, that compass got me thinking about a Bible verse,” said Gramps. “Psalm 119:105 says, ‘Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.’ Just like the compass keeps us heading in the right direction, God’s Word guides us through life. It tells us how we can have eternal life by trusting in Jesus and helps us live in a way that shows we belong to Him.” That night Evan sat looking at his compass, thinking about what Gramps had said. Then he set the compass on his nightstand and picked up his Bible. –Lisa Fuller How about you? Have you ever been lost before? Did you have a compass to help you find your way? Like a compass, the Bible shows us which way to go in life. It points us to the only way we can be saved and have eternal life—Jesus—and guides us as we follow Him. Spend time in God’s Word each day and trust Him to lead you along life’s path. Today's Key Verse: The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God’s Word guides us

The Old Trunk b8d4427e-8c3f-4f6d-8c76-fabc5407f663Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: The Song of Moses (2026) In today's readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today's readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 78: The Song of Moses (2026)72b0f8b2-5c88-42ff-9620-a0d6f221589bThu, 19 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: Signs of the Kingdom (2026) Fr. Mike unpacks the signs of the kingdom of God that Christ performed while on Earth. These signs of the kingdom are a way for us to see that Jesus is not just “another prophet” but is, in fact, the Son of God. Fr. Mike reminds us that these miracles and signs can strengthen the faith, but they can also be opportunities for “offense.” We also examine the authority that Christ entrusts to St. Peter, and his unique role within the college of apostles, just like the unique role the Holy Father has within the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 547-553. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike unpacks the signs of the kingdom of God that Christ performed while on Earth. These signs of the kingdom are a way for us to see that Jesus is not just “another prophet” but is, in fact, the Son of God. Fr. Mike reminds us that these miracles and signs can strengthen the faith, but they can also be opportunities for “offense.” We also examine the authority that Christ entrusts to St. Peter, and his unique role within the college of apostles, just like the unique role the Holy Father has within the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 547-553. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 78: Signs of the Kingdom (2026)e216f0f1-488a-4ace-a84d-7ca1da625673Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#408 :Why Did Jesus Say “Your Sins Are Forgiven”? - Mark Part 7Scripture: Mark 2:1–12 Jesus returns to Capernaum and a massive crowd gathers so tightly packed that there isn’t even room outside the door. While Jesus preaches the Word, four friends arrive carrying a paralyzed man—so desperate to get him to Jesus that they climb onto the roof, dig through it, and lower their friend down right in front of Him. But instead of healing the man first, Jesus says something surprising: “Son, your sins are forgiven.” This becomes the beginning of controversy because the teachers of the law know that only God can forgive sins. Jesus responds by showing that He has authority on earth to forgive sins, and then proves it by commanding the man to stand, pick up his mat, and walk home. This story reminds us that Jesus cares about our bodies and our needs, but our greatest need is to be forgiven and made right with God—something Jesus accomplished through His death and resurrection. Want Weekly Activities & Family Resources? If your family loves Kids Bible Stories and you want to keep the learning going, check out the Family Library on Patreon. You’ll get episode-based resources like activity sheets, coloring pages, member-only audio, and more—all saved and organized by episode number so you can easily revisit favorites anytime. Join here: https://patreon.com/kidsbiblestories try it for free!

Scripture: Mark 2:1–12 Jesus returns to Capernaum and a massive crowd gathers so tightly packed that there isn’t even room outside the door. While Jesus preaches the Word, four friends arrive carrying a paralyzed man—so desperate to get him to Jesus that they climb onto the roof, dig through it, and lower their friend down right in front of Him. But instead of healing the man first, Jesus says something surprising: “Son, your sins are forgiven.” This becomes the beginning of controversy because the teachers of the law know that only God can forgive sins. Jesus responds by showing that He has authority on earth to forgive sins, and then proves it by commanding the man to stand, pick up his mat, and walk home. This story reminds us that Jesus cares about our bodies and our needs, but our greatest need is to be forgiven and made right with God—something Jesus accomplished through His death and resurrection. Want Weekly Activities & Family Resources? If your family loves Kids Bible Stories and you want to keep the learning going, check out the Family Library on Patreon. You’ll get episode-based resources like activity sheets, coloring pages, member-only audio, and more—all saved and organized by episode number so you can easily revisit favorites anytime. Join here: https://patreon.com/kidsbiblestories try it for free!

full#408 :Why Did Jesus Say “Your Sins Are Forgiven”? - Mark Part 76fce38c6-0249-400a-b2ec-bb91ece9e9d0Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +00001155https://216.73.216.191/allTags Fired Up Read: Philippians 2:1-8; Hebrews 10:24-25 Max felt sad every time he and his family walked past anyone asking for money. Living in the city, it happened pretty much every day. He wished there was some way to help those people and change their lives. What do You want me to do, Lord? Max prayed as he followed his family on their walk to church one Sunday. As Pastor John started to talk, Max was surprised to hear him bring up his favorite basketball team. “Did you hear about the halftime talk the players had?” Pastor John asked. “One of the players told the team they needed to start playing better, that it was time to start doing something. He fired them up, and now they’ve won three games in a row.” Pastor John tapped the Bible he was holding. “Hearing that reminded me of how we as Christians are told to encourage one another as we live out our faith. Jesus showed His love for us by dying on the cross for our sins, and as His followers, we need to show that love to others. How can you encourage those around you to love and serve others?” Max thought about his pastor’s words as they passed a homeless man on their way home. He asked his mom if he could speak to everyone at the dinner table. Mom smiled. “Of course you can.” “Guys…” Max began as he looked at his brothers, dad, grandma, and mom. “I’ve been thinking about something, and I need your help. There are a lot of people out there on these streets who don’t have money for food or a place to stay. I prayed about it, and I think we need to do something for them as a family rather than just walking by them.” “What could we do?” Grandma asked. “I’m not sure yet, but if we work together, we can find a way to show them God’s love.” “You know what, Max?” Dad said. “I’ve been feeling a nudge from God too, but I’ve been ignoring it. You’re right, it’s time for us to do something and serve others together.” Max thought of his favorite basketball team and smiled. He and his family were getting fired up too. –Emily Acker How about you? Has anyone ever encouraged you to serve others in a way you wouldn’t have on your own? God doesn’t intend for us to live out our faith all by ourselves—He wants Christians to support and encourage one another as we follow Jesus and show others His love. Who could you encourage today? How can you help each other get fired up about loving and serving those around you? Today's Key Verse: Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. Hebrews 10:24 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Encourage others to do good

Read: Philippians 2:1-8; Hebrews 10:24-25 Max felt sad every time he and his family walked past anyone asking for money. Living in the city, it happened pretty much every day. He wished there was some way to help those people and change their lives. What do You want me to do, Lord? Max prayed as he followed his family on their walk to church one Sunday. As Pastor John started to talk, Max was surprised to hear him bring up his favorite basketball team. “Did you hear about the halftime talk the players had?” Pastor John asked. “One of the players told the team they needed to start playing better, that it was time to start doing something. He fired them up, and now they’ve won three games in a row.” Pastor John tapped the Bible he was holding. “Hearing that reminded me of how we as Christians are told to encourage one another as we live out our faith. Jesus showed His love for us by dying on the cross for our sins, and as His followers, we need to show that love to others. How can you encourage those around you to love and serve others?” Max thought about his pastor’s words as they passed a homeless man on their way home. He asked his mom if he could speak to everyone at the dinner table. Mom smiled. “Of course you can.” “Guys…” Max began as he looked at his brothers, dad, grandma, and mom. “I’ve been thinking about something, and I need your help. There are a lot of people out there on these streets who don’t have money for food or a place to stay. I prayed about it, and I think we need to do something for them as a family rather than just walking by them.” “What could we do?” Grandma asked. “I’m not sure yet, but if we work together, we can find a way to show them God’s love.” “You know what, Max?” Dad said. “I’ve been feeling a nudge from God too, but I’ve been ignoring it. You’re right, it’s time for us to do something and serve others together.” Max thought of his favorite basketball team and smiled. He and his family were getting fired up too. –Emily Acker How about you? Has anyone ever encouraged you to serve others in a way you wouldn’t have on your own? God doesn’t intend for us to live out our faith all by ourselves—He wants Christians to support and encourage one another as we follow Jesus and show others His love. Who could you encourage today? How can you help each other get fired up about loving and serving those around you? Today's Key Verse: Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. Hebrews 10:24 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Encourage others to do good

Fired Up cfb7069b-6a98-4f02-88ed-d8d2d517a560Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: God Is Faithful (2026) Fr. Mike points out why it's important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out why it's important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 77: God Is Faithful (2026)3b90d55b-db02-41f6-bff9-1f5e6e42a563Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: The Kingdom of God (2026) Fr. Mike explores Jesus’ mission of establishing the kingdom of God on earth, and who belongs in the kingdom of Heaven: all people. We see how Jesus identifies himself with the poor, lowly, and those who the world says are not important. If we do not welcome them, we cannot enter the kingdom. Fr. Mike challenges us to examine the fact that in order to gain entry into the kingdom, “one must give everything. Words are not enough; deeds are required.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 541-546. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores Jesus’ mission of establishing the kingdom of God on earth, and who belongs in the kingdom of Heaven: all people. We see how Jesus identifies himself with the poor, lowly, and those who the world says are not important. If we do not welcome them, we cannot enter the kingdom. Fr. Mike challenges us to examine the fact that in order to gain entry into the kingdom, “one must give everything. Words are not enough; deeds are required.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 541-546. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 77: The Kingdom of God (2026)11ca046c-87c7-4bce-819a-20f22135e817Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Whole Parade Read: Isaiah 55:8-9; John 9:1-3 “Why, God?” murmured Jolene as she hugged her baby brother. They had recently learned that Jaiden was deaf. “Oh, Jolene,” Mom had said gently after they found out. “I don’t know why God allowed this to happen. His ways are not like ours, but He is good and loves us so much that He sent His own Son to save us from the mess sin made of us and our world. Even when we don’t understand, we know that Jesus understands what we’re going through and promises to be with us.” But Jolene wanted to understand. Isn’t God supposed to take care of Christians? she thought. How can Mom and Dad be so calm? Mom interrupted Jolene’s thoughts. “Are you ready to go to the parade, Jolene?” She held out her arms to the baby. “Come to Mommy, Jay.” “I don’t see why you talk to him, Mom. You know he can’t hear you!” “It’s important for him to see our lips move and feel the vibration of our words,” said Mom. “Now, let’s get going.” At the parade, people were standing three-deep in front of Jolene’s family. She stood on her tiptoes and tried to see past those in front of her. “It would be so much better if I could see more than just one row of the parade at a time,” she said. Dad handed Jaiden to Mom, and with a swoop, Jolene was up on her father’s shoulders. “Thanks, Dad! Now I can see the whole parade.” Soon the parade was over and they were on the way home. “Life is a lot like a parade,” Dad said. “We’re like kids in the crowd, and we can only see one moment at a time. But God is above the crowd. He sees each person’s entire life—past, present, and future. We don’t know why He allowed Jaiden to be deaf, but that’s because we can only see the present. God knows why because He sees the whole picture.” Mom nodded. “He’s working everything out for good and promises to be with us for every step of the journey.” Jolene reached out to hold her sleeping brother’s hand. She knew it was time to bring her hurt and questions to Jesus. –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Are you confused or angry about something that happened? Bring your hurt and questions to Jesus. You can trust Him, even when you don’t understand. We see only a small part of life, but He sees it all from beginning to end. Trust Him to do what’s best because He died to save you and promises to work everything out for good. When you face hard things, go to Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus when you don’t understand

Read: Isaiah 55:8-9; John 9:1-3 “Why, God?” murmured Jolene as she hugged her baby brother. They had recently learned that Jaiden was deaf. “Oh, Jolene,” Mom had said gently after they found out. “I don’t know why God allowed this to happen. His ways are not like ours, but He is good and loves us so much that He sent His own Son to save us from the mess sin made of us and our world. Even when we don’t understand, we know that Jesus understands what we’re going through and promises to be with us.” But Jolene wanted to understand. Isn’t God supposed to take care of Christians? she thought. How can Mom and Dad be so calm? Mom interrupted Jolene’s thoughts. “Are you ready to go to the parade, Jolene?” She held out her arms to the baby. “Come to Mommy, Jay.” “I don’t see why you talk to him, Mom. You know he can’t hear you!” “It’s important for him to see our lips move and feel the vibration of our words,” said Mom. “Now, let’s get going.” At the parade, people were standing three-deep in front of Jolene’s family. She stood on her tiptoes and tried to see past those in front of her. “It would be so much better if I could see more than just one row of the parade at a time,” she said. Dad handed Jaiden to Mom, and with a swoop, Jolene was up on her father’s shoulders. “Thanks, Dad! Now I can see the whole parade.” Soon the parade was over and they were on the way home. “Life is a lot like a parade,” Dad said. “We’re like kids in the crowd, and we can only see one moment at a time. But God is above the crowd. He sees each person’s entire life—past, present, and future. We don’t know why He allowed Jaiden to be deaf, but that’s because we can only see the present. God knows why because He sees the whole picture.” Mom nodded. “He’s working everything out for good and promises to be with us for every step of the journey.” Jolene reached out to hold her sleeping brother’s hand. She knew it was time to bring her hurt and questions to Jesus. –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Are you confused or angry about something that happened? Bring your hurt and questions to Jesus. You can trust Him, even when you don’t understand. We see only a small part of life, but He sees it all from beginning to end. Trust Him to do what’s best because He died to save you and promises to work everything out for good. When you face hard things, go to Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus when you don’t understand

The Whole Parade ed5574be-71aa-4d05-8ab5-9f1b59bcf673Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: War Against Midian (2026) Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel's weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today's readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel's weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today's readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 76: War Against Midian (2026)9e29a007-4fc4-49bc-8277-68256d0e9929Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation (2026) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the mysteries of Jesus' Baptism and temptation in the wilderness. Fr. Mike unpacks how Jesus’ Baptism is yet another Epiphany or manifestation of Christ as Messiah. We also explore Christ’s acceptance of his mission as God’s suffering servant. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus’ temptations in the desert mirror the temptations of Adam in the garden, but, unlike Adam, Jesus does not succumb to these temptations. He remains faithful to the Father. Through this obedience to the Divine Will, he conquers the Devil, and in our own obedience, we are participating in this victory. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 535-540. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the mysteries of Jesus' Baptism and temptation in the wilderness. Fr. Mike unpacks how Jesus’ Baptism is yet another Epiphany or manifestation of Christ as Messiah. We also explore Christ’s acceptance of his mission as God’s suffering servant. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus’ temptations in the desert mirror the temptations of Adam in the garden, but, unlike Adam, Jesus does not succumb to these temptations. He remains faithful to the Father. Through this obedience to the Divine Will, he conquers the Devil, and in our own obedience, we are participating in this victory. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 535-540. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 76: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation (2026)06fd2e17-270e-4f17-be6c-50245c63578cTue, 17 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDaniel Priestley: Plumbers Will Earn More Than Lawyers! I Predicted 2008, Now I'm Warning About 2029What is financial freedom? The Business Strategist Daniel Priestley on why AI makes lifestyle businesses easy. Daniel Priestley is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and self-made multimillionaire. He is the co-founder of Dent Global and ScoreApp, and the author of several international bestsellers, including Oversubscribed and Key Person of Influence. He explains: ▪️How to build a personal brand that survives the AI automation wave ▪️The 2029 AI financial crash prediction  ▪️Why traditional wages are disappearing in the power law economy ▪️The "tombstone exercise" to identify AI threats to your business ▪️The $1M hidden opportunity in AI businesses Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:55 Why The Rise Of AI And Robotics Forces Us To Rethink Our Place In The World 00:09:52 The Birth Of The Interest Algorithm 00:16:11 Could AI Trigger The Next Financial Crash? 00:20:03 The 6 Entrepreneurial Skills You Must Learn To Survive The AI Era 00:24:08 The New AI Gold Rush: Business Opportunities Most People Are Missing 00:35:11 The One Human Advantage AI Still Can’t Replace 00:44:31 These Jobs Will Disappear Within 5 Years 00:47:43 Ads 00:49:54 What Happens To Workers When AI Replaces Their Jobs? 00:54:59 “Market Distortions”: The Hidden Economic Effects Of AI 01:00:32 Why People Are Leaving The U.K. 01:06:13 The Bear Case For AI 01:09:17 The System Is Breaking: Why Our Economy No Longer Matches Reality 01:13:48 Should AI Wealth Fund Society? The Radical Economic Debate 01:16:01 Ads 01:17:56 Why Building A Personal Brand May Be The Safest Career Move Today 01:20:34 How Playing With AI Tools Today Could Change Your Future 01:23:51 Employee Vs. Entrepreneur: The Mindset That Will Define Winners 01:25:18 Why Writing Is Becoming A Superpower In The AI Age 01:28:02 The One Question That Could Change Your Career Path 01:31:26 Why Thinking Too Narrowly Could Cost You The Future 01:37:41 Is Passive Income Real - Or Just Another Internet Myth? 01:42:53 Why So Many People Lose Motivation (And How To Fix It) 01:50:27 Survivorship Bias: The Harsh Truth Behind Success Stories Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Daniel: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/15J7ORb  YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3EqYLXT  Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AcymoLQ Scorecard - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/VrBLNa Score App - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FNab1ht You can purchase ‘Lifestyle Business Playbook: How to Have Fun, Freedom and Fulfilment With Your Own Business’: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GpE0H2H The Diary Of A CEO: Join DOAC Circle - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EVyBm53  The Diary Of A CEO book - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/67654nf  The 1% Diary - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2mrbk7t  Conversation Cards - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Ex8Yc9b  Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7Az7mkJ  Follow DOAC on Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6KoLc6C  Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Cometeer: https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order LinkedIn Marketing: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY

What is financial freedom? The Business Strategist Daniel Priestley on why AI makes lifestyle businesses easy. Daniel Priestley is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and self-made multimillionaire. He is the co-founder of Dent Global and ScoreApp, and the author of several international bestsellers, including Oversubscribed and Key Person of Influence. He explains: ▪️How to build a personal brand that survives the AI automation wave ▪️The 2029 AI financial crash prediction  ▪️Why traditional wages are disappearing in the power law economy ▪️The "tombstone exercise" to identify AI threats to your business ▪️The $1M hidden opportunity in AI businesses Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:55 Why The Rise Of AI And Robotics Forces Us To Rethink Our Place In The World 00:09:52 The Birth Of The Interest Algorithm 00:16:11 Could AI Trigger The Next Financial Crash? 00:20:03 The 6 Entrepreneurial Skills You Must Learn To Survive The AI Era 00:24:08 The New AI Gold Rush: Business Opportunities Most People Are Missing 00:35:11 The One Human Advantage AI Still Can’t Replace 00:44:31 These Jobs Will Disappear Within 5 Years 00:47:43 Ads 00:49:54 What Happens To Workers When AI Replaces Their Jobs? 00:54:59 “Market Distortions”: The Hidden Economic Effects Of AI 01:00:32 Why People Are Leaving The U.K. 01:06:13 The Bear Case For AI 01:09:17 The System Is Breaking: Why Our Economy No Longer Matches Reality 01:13:48 Should AI Wealth Fund Society? The Radical Economic Debate 01:16:01 Ads 01:17:56 Why Building A Personal Brand May Be The Safest Career Move Today 01:20:34 How Playing With AI Tools Today Could Change Your Future 01:23:51 Employee Vs. Entrepreneur: The Mindset That Will Define Winners 01:25:18 Why Writing Is Becoming A Superpower In The AI Age 01:28:02 The One Question That Could Change Your Career Path 01:31:26 Why Thinking Too Narrowly Could Cost You The Future 01:37:41 Is Passive Income Real - Or Just Another Internet Myth? 01:42:53 Why So Many People Lose Motivation (And How To Fix It) 01:50:27 Survivorship Bias: The Harsh Truth Behind Success Stories Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Daniel: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/15J7ORb  YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3EqYLXT  Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AcymoLQ Scorecard - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/VrBLNa Score App - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FNab1ht You can purchase ‘Lifestyle Business Playbook: How to Have Fun, Freedom and Fulfilment With Your Own Business’: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GpE0H2H The Diary Of A CEO: Join DOAC Circle - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EVyBm53  The Diary Of A CEO book - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/67654nf  The 1% Diary - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2mrbk7t  Conversation Cards - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Ex8Yc9b  Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7Az7mkJ  Follow DOAC on Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6KoLc6C  Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Cometeer: https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order LinkedIn Marketing: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY

fullDaniel Priestley: Plumbers Will Earn More Than Lawyers! I Predicted 2008, Now I'm Warning About 202967fca4c0-d515-46f1-971a-796996fad86cMon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +00007354https://216.73.216.191/allTags Swaying Castle Read: Proverbs 12:17-22 “There!” Isaac said as he finished pounding a nail. “This is the best tree house ever! When it’s really windy like this, you can feel the whole tree house move. It’s like being in a swaying castle! Let’s ask if we can sleep out here tonight.” “I know my dad won’t let me,” said Bryce. “He says he has to be sure it’s safe first.” “My dad said the same thing,” said Isaac. “I know! Let’s each ask our parents if we can spend the night together. They’ll think we’re at each other’s houses, but we’ll really be sleeping in the tree house.” “I don’t know,” Bryce said, but he finally agreed to try it. Their plan worked, but in the middle of the night, a loud crack of thunder and the sound of wind and rain woke the boys. “The whole tree house is swaying!” Bryce said. “And the roof is leaking!” said Isaac. “Let’s go into the house.” The storm had awakened Isaac’s parents too, and they were very surprised when the boys stumbled into the kitchen. “What happened? Is something wrong at your house, Bryce?” Isaac’s dad asked. “No,” Isaac said, “we…um…we were sleeping in the tree house. But it starting swaying and leaking in the storm, so we came here.” Mom’s eyes widened. “You mean you’ve been in our backyard this whole time? You asked if you could stay at Bryce’s house overnight.” “Well, not exactly,” said Isaac. “I just asked if I could spend the night with Bryce.” “I see,” said Dad. “So you didn’t exactly lie, but you still deceived us by letting us think you were at Bryce’s, didn’t you?” With downcast eyes, the boys nodded. Dad sighed. “Boys, lying and deceiving others makes you like that swaying tree house—it tells people they can’t trust you. And how do you think we and Bryce’s parents would feel if none of us knew where you were in the morning?” “I’m sorry, Dad,” Isaac said. “I forgive you,” Dad said. “But the tree house will be off-limits for a while. As you build back our trust, remember that the Bible says Jesus is a firm foundation who is always trustworthy. Trust Him to help you show His love by being truthful in both your words and your actions.” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Are you trustworthy? Can people count on you to be honest in both your words and your actions? God hates lying and deceitfulness because it goes against everything He is—a firm foundation who always acts in goodness and truth. We can always trust Him to tell us the truth and do what’s right. As His children, He will help us be truthful in all we say and do. Today's Key Verse: So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body. Ephesians 4:25 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Be trustworthy

Read: Proverbs 12:17-22 “There!” Isaac said as he finished pounding a nail. “This is the best tree house ever! When it’s really windy like this, you can feel the whole tree house move. It’s like being in a swaying castle! Let’s ask if we can sleep out here tonight.” “I know my dad won’t let me,” said Bryce. “He says he has to be sure it’s safe first.” “My dad said the same thing,” said Isaac. “I know! Let’s each ask our parents if we can spend the night together. They’ll think we’re at each other’s houses, but we’ll really be sleeping in the tree house.” “I don’t know,” Bryce said, but he finally agreed to try it. Their plan worked, but in the middle of the night, a loud crack of thunder and the sound of wind and rain woke the boys. “The whole tree house is swaying!” Bryce said. “And the roof is leaking!” said Isaac. “Let’s go into the house.” The storm had awakened Isaac’s parents too, and they were very surprised when the boys stumbled into the kitchen. “What happened? Is something wrong at your house, Bryce?” Isaac’s dad asked. “No,” Isaac said, “we…um…we were sleeping in the tree house. But it starting swaying and leaking in the storm, so we came here.” Mom’s eyes widened. “You mean you’ve been in our backyard this whole time? You asked if you could stay at Bryce’s house overnight.” “Well, not exactly,” said Isaac. “I just asked if I could spend the night with Bryce.” “I see,” said Dad. “So you didn’t exactly lie, but you still deceived us by letting us think you were at Bryce’s, didn’t you?” With downcast eyes, the boys nodded. Dad sighed. “Boys, lying and deceiving others makes you like that swaying tree house—it tells people they can’t trust you. And how do you think we and Bryce’s parents would feel if none of us knew where you were in the morning?” “I’m sorry, Dad,” Isaac said. “I forgive you,” Dad said. “But the tree house will be off-limits for a while. As you build back our trust, remember that the Bible says Jesus is a firm foundation who is always trustworthy. Trust Him to help you show His love by being truthful in both your words and your actions.” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Are you trustworthy? Can people count on you to be honest in both your words and your actions? God hates lying and deceitfulness because it goes against everything He is—a firm foundation who always acts in goodness and truth. We can always trust Him to tell us the truth and do what’s right. As His children, He will help us be truthful in all we say and do. Today's Key Verse: So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body. Ephesians 4:25 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Be trustworthy

Swaying Castle 1b143cc4-edf3-4be2-bb37-7ed71fe61490Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2026) Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today's readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today's readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2026)f109b812-7b78-4a68-a233-ce2db70e2baaMon, 16 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life (2026) Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus’ infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus’ Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus’ circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop there, it extends to all of us. Later, we examine Jesus’ hidden life. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of Jesus’ obedience to not just his Father in Heaven, but to his earthly father and mother as well, and how we can imitate that obedience. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 527-534. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus’ infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus’ Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus’ circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop there, it extends to all of us. Later, we examine Jesus’ hidden life. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of Jesus’ obedience to not just his Father in Heaven, but to his earthly father and mother as well, and how we can imitate that obedience. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 527-534. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life (2026)82331e47-fe39-4285-91e2-f384ea82b0f7Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Stay Focused Read: James 4:7-11 Harley’s cat jumped up on the desk and started batting at her pencil. “Mom, can you come get Sassy?” Harley called down the hallway. “I’m trying to do my homework.” Mom came to Harley’s door and laughed when she saw Sassy bat Harley’s pencil out of her hand and onto the floor. “Can you take her, please?” Harley asked. “She’s distracting me, and I need to get this done so I can meet Grace at the park.” Mom took Sassy out of the room and closed the door. A few minutes later, Harley saw something move out of the corner of her eye. Sassy was sticking her paws through the crack underneath the door. “Mom, Sassy’s still pestering me!” Harley called. “Harley, there’s really nothing I can do,” Mom called back. “If I take her away, she’ll just come back the moment I set her down. Just ignore her and stay focused, and eventually she’ll stop.” Harley did her best to focus on her homework and found that Mom was right. Sassy soon stopped. Harley finished her homework, then left to meet her friend at the park. Later that day, Harley joined her mom in the living room. “Hi, Harley,” Mom said. “How was the park?” “It was okay, but Grace kept wanting to talk badly about some of the kids at school,” Harley said as she picked up Sassy, who was lounging on the couch. “How did you handle it?” Mom asked. “Well, I thought about Sassy distracting me earlier and that when I stayed focused on what was important, she eventually stopped. So I did the same with Grace. When she tried to get me to talk badly about others, I stayed focused on Jesus and how much He loves the people Grace was talking about. Then when Grace said something bad about someone, I’d think of something nice to say about them instead. Eventually she stopped trying to get me to talk about people.” Mom got up to pet Sassy, who was now curled up in a ball on Harley’s lap. “It sounds like Sassy has taught you how to resist temptation by focusing on what’s important—Jesus.” At that, Sassy batted at Mom’s hand, and both Harley and Mom laughed. –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Do your friends ever try to get you to do things you know are wrong? You can resist by focusing on Jesus. When you’re faced with a tough situation, remember that He saved you and you belong to Him. He gives you the ability to do what’s right and wants you to show His love to others by treating them kindly. When you’re tempted to sin, focus on Him. Today's Key Verse: Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4:7 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Stay focused on Jesus

Read: James 4:7-11 Harley’s cat jumped up on the desk and started batting at her pencil. “Mom, can you come get Sassy?” Harley called down the hallway. “I’m trying to do my homework.” Mom came to Harley’s door and laughed when she saw Sassy bat Harley’s pencil out of her hand and onto the floor. “Can you take her, please?” Harley asked. “She’s distracting me, and I need to get this done so I can meet Grace at the park.” Mom took Sassy out of the room and closed the door. A few minutes later, Harley saw something move out of the corner of her eye. Sassy was sticking her paws through the crack underneath the door. “Mom, Sassy’s still pestering me!” Harley called. “Harley, there’s really nothing I can do,” Mom called back. “If I take her away, she’ll just come back the moment I set her down. Just ignore her and stay focused, and eventually she’ll stop.” Harley did her best to focus on her homework and found that Mom was right. Sassy soon stopped. Harley finished her homework, then left to meet her friend at the park. Later that day, Harley joined her mom in the living room. “Hi, Harley,” Mom said. “How was the park?” “It was okay, but Grace kept wanting to talk badly about some of the kids at school,” Harley said as she picked up Sassy, who was lounging on the couch. “How did you handle it?” Mom asked. “Well, I thought about Sassy distracting me earlier and that when I stayed focused on what was important, she eventually stopped. So I did the same with Grace. When she tried to get me to talk badly about others, I stayed focused on Jesus and how much He loves the people Grace was talking about. Then when Grace said something bad about someone, I’d think of something nice to say about them instead. Eventually she stopped trying to get me to talk about people.” Mom got up to pet Sassy, who was now curled up in a ball on Harley’s lap. “It sounds like Sassy has taught you how to resist temptation by focusing on what’s important—Jesus.” At that, Sassy batted at Mom’s hand, and both Harley and Mom laughed. –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Do your friends ever try to get you to do things you know are wrong? You can resist by focusing on Jesus. When you’re faced with a tough situation, remember that He saved you and you belong to Him. He gives you the ability to do what’s right and wants you to show His love to others by treating them kindly. When you’re tempted to sin, focus on Him. Today's Key Verse: Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4:7 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Stay focused on Jesus

Stay Focused efc480a4-fbf2-48e2-8337-7ea9a95e7be7Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2026) Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad's daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses' successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua's leadership. Today's readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad's daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses' successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua's leadership. Today's readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2026)504db1e0-9839-4a92-b506-9d0a48f01f84Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: The Christmas Mystery (2026) Diving deeper into Jesus Christ as Mystery, the Catechism describes the deep mystery in the preparations for Christ’s coming—also known as Advent—as well as the mystery of his first coming in Christmas. Fr. Mike points to one of the last sentences of today’s readings—”Only when Christ is formed in us will the mystery of Christmas be fulfilled in us”—and reminds us that Jesus is the star of the story, not us. Our goal is to become children in relation to God. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 522-526. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Diving deeper into Jesus Christ as Mystery, the Catechism describes the deep mystery in the preparations for Christ’s coming—also known as Advent—as well as the mystery of his first coming in Christmas. Fr. Mike points to one of the last sentences of today’s readings—”Only when Christ is formed in us will the mystery of Christmas be fulfilled in us”—and reminds us that Jesus is the star of the story, not us. Our goal is to become children in relation to God. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 522-526. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 74: The Christmas Mystery (2026)6fa1bcc8-69f2-4a58-a9df-49de58569f99Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEpisode 123149: 3/15/26 Autobiography: Who Will You Be? Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent At the end of the story, who will you be? What you seek shapes what you see. Look for hope. Look for joy. Look for goodness. The things you train your eyes to notice will shape the person you become. At the end of the story, who will you be? Mass Readings from March 15, 2026: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent At the end of the story, who will you be? What you seek shapes what you see. Look for hope. Look for joy. Look for goodness. The things you train your eyes to notice will shape the person you become. At the end of the story, who will you be? Mass Readings from March 15, 2026: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41

fullEpisode 123149: 3/15/26 Autobiography: Who Will You Be?fdf816b1-36f7-4954-a9b4-2b3bd2a50b29Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThis Is Where Men Quit Lent | Fr. Ken Geraci & John HeinenWe start Lent with strong intentions. The fasting plan is clear. The prayer routine feels doable. The discipline is there. But somewhere in the middle of Lent, the struggle begins. The motivation fades, the routine breaks down, and we quietly give up. In this episode of Into the Desert, Fr. Ken Geraci and John Heinen explain why this exact moment is where real spiritual growth begins. The desert exposes the limits of self-reliance and reveals how much a man still depends on his own strength instead of God’s grace. Instead of seeing failure as the end of Lent, this conversation reframes the struggle as the place where humility, surrender, and deeper conversion begin. 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary 🟢 Join us as we go Into the Desert with Fr. Ken Geraci -⁠ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/lent 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/t... COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20

We start Lent with strong intentions. The fasting plan is clear. The prayer routine feels doable. The discipline is there. But somewhere in the middle of Lent, the struggle begins. The motivation fades, the routine breaks down, and we quietly give up. In this episode of Into the Desert, Fr. Ken Geraci and John Heinen explain why this exact moment is where real spiritual growth begins. The desert exposes the limits of self-reliance and reveals how much a man still depends on his own strength instead of God’s grace. Instead of seeing failure as the end of Lent, this conversation reframes the struggle as the place where humility, surrender, and deeper conversion begin. 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary 🟢 Join us as we go Into the Desert with Fr. Ken Geraci -⁠ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/lent 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/t... COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20

bonusThis Is Where Men Quit Lent | Fr. Ken Geraci & John Heinen59139fe7-f688-4dd8-8c48-f8d39337d141Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000533https://216.73.216.191/allTags Heart Bandage Read: Matthew 18:15, 23-35 “Dad, look at this sore on my arm.” Cole pulled up his sleeve to expose a weeping red gash on his forearm. “Is that where you got burned at the bonfire?” Dad asked. “It’s getting worse. Let’s see if Dr. Patel can look at it.” While Dad called the clinic, Cole scratched his arm. When Dad hung up the phone, he said, “They had a cancellation. If we hurry we can see the doctor.” As Dad drove, he said, “I hope they can do something so you can go to your church group tonight.” “I don’t want to go. I might run into Brad, and this is his fault. I told him to stop pushing me by the fire. But he wouldn’t quit, and I got burned.” “He was wrong to do that, Cole. But missing church to stay away from him is just going to make things worse. Jesus says that if someone sins against you, you’re supposed to tell him, and if he asks you to forgive him, you do it because Jesus forgave you.” “I told him, but he just laughed. Our youth leader had a talk with him. Even if Brad apologizes now, I’ll just laugh at him.” Dad parked in the clinic lot. “Does your arm look good to you, Cole?” “No, it looks gross.” “That’s exactly what an unforgiving heart looks like to God—oozing, stinking, and unable to heal. When you hold a grudge against someone, it’s like tearing open a wound every time you think about it. You told Brad that he did wrong—that’s the first step the Bible tells you to take. Now you need to trust Jesus to help you forgive. Remember, He paid for all your sins and forgives you completely whenever you do something wrong.” Dad opened the car door. “Let’s go or we’ll miss the appointment.” Dr. Patel cleaned and bandaged the wound and told Cole to come back in a week. On the drive home, Dad said, “I see that bandage is protecting your sore. You’re not scratching it now.” “It feels better. And I feel better about forgiving Brad. I prayed about it at the clinic, and instead of imagining how I’ll get back at him, I’m ready to forgive.” –Laura Roesler How about you? Is there anyone who has wronged you and won’t apologize? Do you feel bitter about it? Do you plan to hold a grudge and never forgive that person? Don’t let bitterness ooze like a wound that won’t heal in your heart. Remember how much Jesus has forgiven you, and trust Him to help you always be ready to forgive. Today's Key Verse: Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Get rid of bitterness

Read: Matthew 18:15, 23-35 “Dad, look at this sore on my arm.” Cole pulled up his sleeve to expose a weeping red gash on his forearm. “Is that where you got burned at the bonfire?” Dad asked. “It’s getting worse. Let’s see if Dr. Patel can look at it.” While Dad called the clinic, Cole scratched his arm. When Dad hung up the phone, he said, “They had a cancellation. If we hurry we can see the doctor.” As Dad drove, he said, “I hope they can do something so you can go to your church group tonight.” “I don’t want to go. I might run into Brad, and this is his fault. I told him to stop pushing me by the fire. But he wouldn’t quit, and I got burned.” “He was wrong to do that, Cole. But missing church to stay away from him is just going to make things worse. Jesus says that if someone sins against you, you’re supposed to tell him, and if he asks you to forgive him, you do it because Jesus forgave you.” “I told him, but he just laughed. Our youth leader had a talk with him. Even if Brad apologizes now, I’ll just laugh at him.” Dad parked in the clinic lot. “Does your arm look good to you, Cole?” “No, it looks gross.” “That’s exactly what an unforgiving heart looks like to God—oozing, stinking, and unable to heal. When you hold a grudge against someone, it’s like tearing open a wound every time you think about it. You told Brad that he did wrong—that’s the first step the Bible tells you to take. Now you need to trust Jesus to help you forgive. Remember, He paid for all your sins and forgives you completely whenever you do something wrong.” Dad opened the car door. “Let’s go or we’ll miss the appointment.” Dr. Patel cleaned and bandaged the wound and told Cole to come back in a week. On the drive home, Dad said, “I see that bandage is protecting your sore. You’re not scratching it now.” “It feels better. And I feel better about forgiving Brad. I prayed about it at the clinic, and instead of imagining how I’ll get back at him, I’m ready to forgive.” –Laura Roesler How about you? Is there anyone who has wronged you and won’t apologize? Do you feel bitter about it? Do you plan to hold a grudge and never forgive that person? Don’t let bitterness ooze like a wound that won’t heal in your heart. Remember how much Jesus has forgiven you, and trust Him to help you always be ready to forgive. Today's Key Verse: Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Get rid of bitterness

Heart Bandage 57353b4b-b595-46a5-9421-63805a899cfcSat, 14 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2026) Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn't get an inheritance of land, because they're receiving something much greater. Today's readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn't get an inheritance of land, because they're receiving something much greater. Today's readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2026)d8ae8092-da9d-4e19-a4fb-795f952cf4cbSat, 14 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery (2026) Many of the things we’d like to know about Jesus’ life we don’t know, but remember, as Fr. Mike has told us, a Christian mystery is not “a case to be solved.” It’s a beauty to bathe in. The Catechism explains the three characteristics common to each of Christ’s mysteries: revelation, redemption, and recapitulation. Fr. Mike shows how we are to participate in the mysteries of Christ. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 512-521. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Many of the things we’d like to know about Jesus’ life we don’t know, but remember, as Fr. Mike has told us, a Christian mystery is not “a case to be solved.” It’s a beauty to bathe in. The Catechism explains the three characteristics common to each of Christ’s mysteries: revelation, redemption, and recapitulation. Fr. Mike shows how we are to participate in the mysteries of Christ. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 512-521. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery (2026)0f50e786-360e-47d7-b7a0-b91f9813638fSat, 14 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagspressure & the enemy exposedHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost takes the "pressure" off this week. We talk about the different sources of pressure - pressure from the enemy and pressure from God. In that, we also expose the enemy and how we shouldn't allow him to affect how we see and think about ourselves in those pressure moments. We come out of agreement of those lies and into the agreement of truth - that we are fearfully and wonderfully made by the Lord. "I will climb to the highest heavens and be like the Most High." Isaiah 14:14 _____________________________________________ ☆ For 45% off your first order and free delivery go to ➤ MarleySpoon.com/offer/Coffee ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help ➤ Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ College Women, to start a Delight chapter on your campus or to learn more information visit ➤ www.delightministries.com/startadelight ☆ Use promo code COFFEE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide ➤ brooklynbedding.com ☆ For up to 45% off your order, head to VeracityHealth.co and use code 'COFFEE' ➤ https://veracityhealth.co ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost takes the "pressure" off this week. We talk about the different sources of pressure - pressure from the enemy and pressure from God. In that, we also expose the enemy and how we shouldn't allow him to affect how we see and think about ourselves in those pressure moments. We come out of agreement of those lies and into the agreement of truth - that we are fearfully and wonderfully made by the Lord. "I will climb to the highest heavens and be like the Most High." Isaiah 14:14 _____________________________________________ ☆ For 45% off your first order and free delivery go to ➤ MarleySpoon.com/offer/Coffee ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help ➤ Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ College Women, to start a Delight chapter on your campus or to learn more information visit ➤ www.delightministries.com/startadelight ☆ Use promo code COFFEE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide ➤ brooklynbedding.com ☆ For up to 45% off your order, head to VeracityHealth.co and use code 'COFFEE' ➤ https://veracityhealth.co ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullpressure & the enemy exposed681965e4-2825-4ade-ae9e-e01adcaa51beFri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWe're Back Baby | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   In today's episode we talk about grief and loss and the different ways it can show up in our lives. Sometimes grief comes from losing someone we love, and other times it comes from losing a relationship, a season, or the future we imagined. We talk about how heavy grief can feel and how God meets us in those moments. Jesus tells us to pick up our cross and follow Him, and we reflect on what it looks like to trust God even in seasons of pain and loss.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at ritual.com/GGB   Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb   Missing Messiah Explore the evidence behind one of history's biggest questions. MissingMessiah.com takes a deeper look at faith, history, and the story of Jesus through thoughtful research and discussion. Visit MissingMessiah.com to learn more   Fast Growing Trees The easiest way to add beautiful trees and plants to your home without the hassle of a nursery. FastGrowingTrees.com delivers healthy, ready to plant trees straight to your door. Use code GGB for 20% off your first order at FastGrowingTrees.com

Hiiii GGB!   In today's episode we talk about grief and loss and the different ways it can show up in our lives. Sometimes grief comes from losing someone we love, and other times it comes from losing a relationship, a season, or the future we imagined. We talk about how heavy grief can feel and how God meets us in those moments. Jesus tells us to pick up our cross and follow Him, and we reflect on what it looks like to trust God even in seasons of pain and loss.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at ritual.com/GGB   Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb   Missing Messiah Explore the evidence behind one of history's biggest questions. MissingMessiah.com takes a deeper look at faith, history, and the story of Jesus through thoughtful research and discussion. Visit MissingMessiah.com to learn more   Fast Growing Trees The easiest way to add beautiful trees and plants to your home without the hassle of a nursery. FastGrowingTrees.com delivers healthy, ready to plant trees straight to your door. Use code GGB for 20% off your first order at FastGrowingTrees.com

fullWe're Back Baby | Girls Gone Bible647dcda5-bc7b-447a-9463-79afae71c237Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: The Antibiotic Alternative Big Pharma Doesn't Want You To Know!Simon Mills is one of the UK’s leading medical herbalists and a pioneer of modern herbal medicine. In this moment, Simon explains why antibiotics aren’t always the answer - and what traditional medicine has used for centuries instead. From the hidden risks of overusing antibiotics, to simple natural remedies you can make at home using plants, he reveals a completely different way of thinking about treatment. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/RDxRs9U9m1b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/goByfXY9m1b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Simon Mills: https://www.herbalreality.com/writer/simon-mills/

Simon Mills is one of the UK’s leading medical herbalists and a pioneer of modern herbal medicine. In this moment, Simon explains why antibiotics aren’t always the answer - and what traditional medicine has used for centuries instead. From the hidden risks of overusing antibiotics, to simple natural remedies you can make at home using plants, he reveals a completely different way of thinking about treatment. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/RDxRs9U9m1b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/goByfXY9m1b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Simon Mills: https://www.herbalreality.com/writer/simon-mills/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: The Antibiotic Alternative Big Pharma Doesn't Want You To Know!4ea3506b-0265-489c-9df1-126a8ea8093dFri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +00001223https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Unseen Battle For Our Souls with Dr. Joel MuddamalleRelics, Spirits, Divine Councils and even some emaciated monkeys make appearances in this riveting discussion with Dr. Joel Muddamalle. The good doctor holds a PhD in theology and serves as the director of theology and research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. He co-hosts the Therapy & Theology podcast and is the author of the book "The Unseen Battle". Check out his book and work here- https://www.muddamalle.com/theunseenbattle Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 60% off your first box Mosh! moshlife.com/EXFILES to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on the Best sellers Take your food to the next level with Graza. Visit https://graza.co/EXFILES and use promo code EXFILES today for 10% off your first order! BUBS NATURALS! - For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code EXFILES20 at Bubsnaturals.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Relics, Spirits, Divine Councils and even some emaciated monkeys make appearances in this riveting discussion with Dr. Joel Muddamalle. The good doctor holds a PhD in theology and serves as the director of theology and research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. He co-hosts the Therapy & Theology podcast and is the author of the book "The Unseen Battle". Check out his book and work here- https://www.muddamalle.com/theunseenbattle Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 60% off your first box Mosh! moshlife.com/EXFILES to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on the Best sellers Take your food to the next level with Graza. Visit https://graza.co/EXFILES and use promo code EXFILES today for 10% off your first order! BUBS NATURALS! - For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code EXFILES20 at Bubsnaturals.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullThe Unseen Battle For Our Souls with Dr. Joel Muddamallea706466d-b913-4b20-91a2-e3cb38a52da4Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Leap of Faith Read: Matthew 14:22-33; Hebrews 11:1-2 Callie turned down the final loop of the zoo. “Best day of school ever! I love animals!” “And I love that we’re both homeschooled and can go on field trips more often!” Callie’s best friend, Katie, grinned. “Hey, look at that cool-looking antelope!” Katie and Callie marveled at the antelope’s twisted horns that spiraled close to thirty-five inches high. “Mom, why are they enclosed with such a short fence? It can’t be more than four feet high!” Callie pointed out. Katie frowned in concentration. “Yeah, it says right here that African impalas can jump up to ten feet in the air! I wonder why they aren’t just roaming all around the zoo?” “Let’s consult my phone,” Mom joked. “You girls always have great questions. Interesting! This article says impalas won’t jump unless they see where they’ll land. Since they can’t see the ground on the other side of this wall, that must keep them in their habitat.” “It’s kind of sad when you think about it,” Katie pondered. “Freedom is just a jump away, but fear keeps them trapped.” Mom nodded. “We can learn a lesson from the impalas. Callie, remember when you felt like God wanted you to serve in the children’s ministry at church, but you were scared because you weren’t used to working with kids?” “Yeah, I was nervous about it.” “But then your best friend reminded you that faith is stepping out in confidence even when you can’t see the outcome,” Katie reminded her. “Just like it says in Hebrews chapter eleven.” “That whole chapter is filled with people who trusted God to help them take great leaps of faith, even though they weren’t sure how things would turn out,” Mom mused. “We can do the same when we remember that Jesus is always with us. He died and rose again to give us eternal life, and that means we can always trust Him.” Katie smiled. “Hey, maybe we can have a code word! The next time one of us wants to hold back because of fear, we can yell ‘Impala!’” Callie jumped in the air dramatically. “That will remind us to take a leap of faith!” –Savannah Coleman How about you? Do you ever feel held back by fear? Maybe you sense God’s prompting to talk to a lonely kid. Perhaps you need to confront a friend for doing something they shouldn’t. God may even put it on your heart to speak about Him to someone who doesn’t know Him. If you know Jesus as your Savior, He is with you and will help you complete the work He wants you to do. Trust Him to help you take that leap of faith. Today's Key Verse: Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus and take the leap

Read: Matthew 14:22-33; Hebrews 11:1-2 Callie turned down the final loop of the zoo. “Best day of school ever! I love animals!” “And I love that we’re both homeschooled and can go on field trips more often!” Callie’s best friend, Katie, grinned. “Hey, look at that cool-looking antelope!” Katie and Callie marveled at the antelope’s twisted horns that spiraled close to thirty-five inches high. “Mom, why are they enclosed with such a short fence? It can’t be more than four feet high!” Callie pointed out. Katie frowned in concentration. “Yeah, it says right here that African impalas can jump up to ten feet in the air! I wonder why they aren’t just roaming all around the zoo?” “Let’s consult my phone,” Mom joked. “You girls always have great questions. Interesting! This article says impalas won’t jump unless they see where they’ll land. Since they can’t see the ground on the other side of this wall, that must keep them in their habitat.” “It’s kind of sad when you think about it,” Katie pondered. “Freedom is just a jump away, but fear keeps them trapped.” Mom nodded. “We can learn a lesson from the impalas. Callie, remember when you felt like God wanted you to serve in the children’s ministry at church, but you were scared because you weren’t used to working with kids?” “Yeah, I was nervous about it.” “But then your best friend reminded you that faith is stepping out in confidence even when you can’t see the outcome,” Katie reminded her. “Just like it says in Hebrews chapter eleven.” “That whole chapter is filled with people who trusted God to help them take great leaps of faith, even though they weren’t sure how things would turn out,” Mom mused. “We can do the same when we remember that Jesus is always with us. He died and rose again to give us eternal life, and that means we can always trust Him.” Katie smiled. “Hey, maybe we can have a code word! The next time one of us wants to hold back because of fear, we can yell ‘Impala!’” Callie jumped in the air dramatically. “That will remind us to take a leap of faith!” –Savannah Coleman How about you? Do you ever feel held back by fear? Maybe you sense God’s prompting to talk to a lonely kid. Perhaps you need to confront a friend for doing something they shouldn’t. God may even put it on your heart to speak about Him to someone who doesn’t know Him. If you know Jesus as your Savior, He is with you and will help you complete the work He wants you to do. Trust Him to help you take that leap of faith. Today's Key Verse: Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus and take the leap

Leap of Faith fc6c71ef-1b57-4c52-9fb9-fb0f32821d82Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2026) Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today's readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today's readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2026)33af7dbb-eb58-418c-b2b9-6cb184485e32Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: Mary’s Motherhood (2026) For those with any lingering doubts or questions, the Catechism offers five reasons for Mary’s perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike digs into each reason and explains what each of them means for us as spiritual sons and daughters of our Immaculate Mother. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 502-511. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

For those with any lingering doubts or questions, the Catechism offers five reasons for Mary’s perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike digs into each reason and explains what each of them means for us as spiritual sons and daughters of our Immaculate Mother. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 502-511. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 72: Mary’s Motherhood (2026)33818f41-433a-40ad-aa7e-39d08c7835d0Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags"No Salvation Outside the Church” Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Will only Catholics go to Heaven? Is there any hope for those outside the Catholic Church? Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the doctrine, "Outside the Church there is no salvation," to help us understand God's plan for redemption and His intention to save all, both Catholic and non-Catholic. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Will only Catholics go to Heaven? Is there any hope for those outside the Catholic Church? Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the doctrine, "Outside the Church there is no salvation," to help us understand God's plan for redemption and His intention to save all, both Catholic and non-Catholic. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full"No Salvation Outside the Church” Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)383e3251-436a-49f2-95db-b9b5aa0af56aThu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#962 - Luke 24:1-35 – Jesus Has RisenThis episode is part 51 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Easter morning does not go as the disciples expected. As first the women at the tomb and later others learn Jesus is no longer dead.

This episode is part 51 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Easter morning does not go as the disciples expected. As first the women at the tomb and later others learn Jesus is no longer dead.

full#962 - Luke 24:1-35 – Jesus Has Risenfb757113-8f65-4392-b37d-31da576ba4e3Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000695https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Leadership Lie Destroying FamiliesThe word "headship" has become so loaded that most men either weaponize it or abandon it entirely. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt cut through the cultural noise to recover what male leadership actually means, not as domination or control, but as a divine paradigm rooted in the very nature of God and modeled from the beginning in Adam, St. Joseph, and Christ Himself. Why do men of goodwill still feel confused about their role? This is Satan's playbook and plan of attack. What follows is a frank, theologically grounded unpacking of what Devin calls "charitable authority", the kind of leadership that doesn't demand compliance but authors the story of a family's glory by pouring itself out. The three P's of the leader of the family are examined not as a management framework but as a way of understanding the ransom a man pays so that his wife and children can be free. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno ______________________ -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN – ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentleman ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman ➡️ https://x.com/catholicgent 🔴 PLEASE HELP US GROW THIS CHANNEL 🔴 1. Don’t miss a Youtube Catholic Gentleman Video: Please click SUBSCRIBE, then Click the "Notification Bell" = 🔔 and select “ALL”. This will make sure that you are notified when any new video is released. 2. Please "Like" this video. 👍 3. Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the SHARE button. Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE

The word "headship" has become so loaded that most men either weaponize it or abandon it entirely. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt cut through the cultural noise to recover what male leadership actually means, not as domination or control, but as a divine paradigm rooted in the very nature of God and modeled from the beginning in Adam, St. Joseph, and Christ Himself. Why do men of goodwill still feel confused about their role? This is Satan's playbook and plan of attack. What follows is a frank, theologically grounded unpacking of what Devin calls "charitable authority", the kind of leadership that doesn't demand compliance but authors the story of a family's glory by pouring itself out. The three P's of the leader of the family are examined not as a management framework but as a way of understanding the ransom a man pays so that his wife and children can be free. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno ______________________ -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN – ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentleman ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman ➡️ https://x.com/catholicgent 🔴 PLEASE HELP US GROW THIS CHANNEL 🔴 1. Don’t miss a Youtube Catholic Gentleman Video: Please click SUBSCRIBE, then Click the "Notification Bell" = 🔔 and select “ALL”. This will make sure that you are notified when any new video is released. 2. Please "Like" this video. 👍 3. Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the SHARE button. Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE

fullThe Leadership Lie Destroying Familiesfca0ee3d-053a-4395-b618-6647bef23d5dThu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +00003745https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Iran War Expert: I Simulated The Iran War for 20 Years. Here’s What Happens NextWhite House war advisor ROBERT PAPE reveals why Trump is trapped in a war with Iran, the risk of a nuclear breakout, the role of China in the conflict, and how the US is losing control of the Middle East. Robert Pape is a renowned political scientist and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. He has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and is the author of Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War. He explains: ▪️The 3 stages of the escalation trap locking the US into war ▪️Why precision smart bombs trick leaders into strategic failure ▪️The hidden reality of Iran's 400kg enriched uranium stockpile ▪️How killing the Supreme Leader made the Iranian regime more resilient ▪️The pattern that connects Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Robert: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CACnkUs LinkedIn - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EhIzCvZ Substack - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AtTbkWq The Diary Of A CEO: Join DOAC Circle - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EVyBm53  The Diary Of A CEO book - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/67654nf  The 1% Diary - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2mrbk7t  Conversation Cards - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Ex8Yc9b  Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7Az7mkJ  Follow DOAC on Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6KoLc6C  Sponsors: Stan - Visithttps://coach.stan.store?ref=SB&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=youtube (https://coach.stan.store/?ref=SB&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=youtube) Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven

White House war advisor ROBERT PAPE reveals why Trump is trapped in a war with Iran, the risk of a nuclear breakout, the role of China in the conflict, and how the US is losing control of the Middle East. Robert Pape is a renowned political scientist and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. He has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and is the author of Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War. He explains: ▪️The 3 stages of the escalation trap locking the US into war ▪️Why precision smart bombs trick leaders into strategic failure ▪️The hidden reality of Iran's 400kg enriched uranium stockpile ▪️How killing the Supreme Leader made the Iranian regime more resilient ▪️The pattern that connects Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Robert: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CACnkUs LinkedIn - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EhIzCvZ Substack - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AtTbkWq The Diary Of A CEO: Join DOAC Circle - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EVyBm53  The Diary Of A CEO book - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/67654nf  The 1% Diary - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2mrbk7t  Conversation Cards - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Ex8Yc9b  Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7Az7mkJ  Follow DOAC on Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6KoLc6C  Sponsors: Stan - Visithttps://coach.stan.store?ref=SB&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=youtube (https://coach.stan.store/?ref=SB&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=youtube) Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven

fullThe Iran War Expert: I Simulated The Iran War for 20 Years. Here’s What Happens Nexta1b05109-38ba-4a70-a17e-e0cc55391bd3Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +00005341https://216.73.216.191/allTags Who’s That Knocking? Read: Matthew 7:7-8; 11:27-30 “Grandpa, I think Grandma needs hearing aids,” said Kelsey. “Someone knocked at the door this morning and Grandma didn’t hear it. By the time I got to the door, the person was gone.” “That’s odd,” said Grandpa. “I haven’t noticed a problem, but I’ll try to pay more attention.” Kelsey had been living with her grandparents for a few weeks while her mother was away on military duty. She loved her grandparents, but living with them was weird. She refilled Grandpa’s coffee cup and asked, “Do I have to go to church today?” “Of course! We always go as a family. Going to church is a privilege many people don’t have. It’s a way we worship God and connect with other believers.” “That’s just it,” said Kelsey. “You and Grandma love all that God stuff and talking to your ‘believer’ friends. I believe in God, but I’d rather spend Sunday hanging out with my school friends.” “Honey, you have the whole afternoon for that,” Grandpa said. That day in Sunday school, the lesson was about Jericho, but Kelsey was thinking about her mom. Mom never took her to church. Sunday mornings with Mom were for sleeping in. Then they’d walk to the Waffle Barn. The waffles smelled like a cake baking. You could smell them from a block away. She’d smother her waffles with pecan syrup and butter. Kelsey was still thinking about those waffles when suddenly, there was a firm knock on the Sunday school room door. To her shock, no one went to answer the door. No one else seemed to hear it. Maybe I’m the one with bad hearing, thought Kelsey. That evening as she got ready for bed, she noticed a small painting on her bedroom wall. It was Jesus standing outside a door. At the bottom it said, “I stand at the door and knock.” Knock? thought Kelsey. What’s the deal with all this knocking that nobody seems to hear but me? Is it my imagination or…Jesus, is that You? Kelsey took the picture and carried it to Grandpa. “I’ve heard this verse before, Grandpa. But what does it mean? Does Jesus knock for real?” “Sit down here, honey,” he said. “I’ll tell you all about it.” –Teresa Ambord How about you? Is Jesus knocking at the door of your heart? It’s not a sound you hear with your ears but an invitation He offers to you in His Word, the Bible. If you’re not a believer, He wants you to trust Him to save you from sin and give you eternal life. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) And if you do know Him as your Savior, He invites you to spend time with Him in prayer, at church, and in His Word so He can fill your life with peace, hope, and joy. Today's Key Verse: Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. Revelation 3:20 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus is knocking

Read: Matthew 7:7-8; 11:27-30 “Grandpa, I think Grandma needs hearing aids,” said Kelsey. “Someone knocked at the door this morning and Grandma didn’t hear it. By the time I got to the door, the person was gone.” “That’s odd,” said Grandpa. “I haven’t noticed a problem, but I’ll try to pay more attention.” Kelsey had been living with her grandparents for a few weeks while her mother was away on military duty. She loved her grandparents, but living with them was weird. She refilled Grandpa’s coffee cup and asked, “Do I have to go to church today?” “Of course! We always go as a family. Going to church is a privilege many people don’t have. It’s a way we worship God and connect with other believers.” “That’s just it,” said Kelsey. “You and Grandma love all that God stuff and talking to your ‘believer’ friends. I believe in God, but I’d rather spend Sunday hanging out with my school friends.” “Honey, you have the whole afternoon for that,” Grandpa said. That day in Sunday school, the lesson was about Jericho, but Kelsey was thinking about her mom. Mom never took her to church. Sunday mornings with Mom were for sleeping in. Then they’d walk to the Waffle Barn. The waffles smelled like a cake baking. You could smell them from a block away. She’d smother her waffles with pecan syrup and butter. Kelsey was still thinking about those waffles when suddenly, there was a firm knock on the Sunday school room door. To her shock, no one went to answer the door. No one else seemed to hear it. Maybe I’m the one with bad hearing, thought Kelsey. That evening as she got ready for bed, she noticed a small painting on her bedroom wall. It was Jesus standing outside a door. At the bottom it said, “I stand at the door and knock.” Knock? thought Kelsey. What’s the deal with all this knocking that nobody seems to hear but me? Is it my imagination or…Jesus, is that You? Kelsey took the picture and carried it to Grandpa. “I’ve heard this verse before, Grandpa. But what does it mean? Does Jesus knock for real?” “Sit down here, honey,” he said. “I’ll tell you all about it.” –Teresa Ambord How about you? Is Jesus knocking at the door of your heart? It’s not a sound you hear with your ears but an invitation He offers to you in His Word, the Bible. If you’re not a believer, He wants you to trust Him to save you from sin and give you eternal life. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) And if you do know Him as your Savior, He invites you to spend time with Him in prayer, at church, and in His Word so He can fill your life with peace, hope, and joy. Today's Key Verse: Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. Revelation 3:20 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus is knocking

Who’s That Knocking? e45a4915-be26-473b-b8fe-f594cb626696Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: The Source of the Law (2026) Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today's readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today's readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 71: The Source of the Law (2026)ede22feb-57a8-4a47-9389-d5504f3b478eThu, 12 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: Mary’s Virginity (2026) The Catechism tackles a few important issues regarding Mary, the mother of God—her motherhood, her virginal conception of Jesus, and her perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike reminds us that, regardless of the opinions of translators and modern theologians, our Faith steers us towards a correct understanding of our Blessed Mother. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 495-501. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism tackles a few important issues regarding Mary, the mother of God—her motherhood, her virginal conception of Jesus, and her perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike reminds us that, regardless of the opinions of translators and modern theologians, our Faith steers us towards a correct understanding of our Blessed Mother. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 495-501. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 71: Mary’s Virginity (2026)e74878a0-2541-44dd-9fca-7fc1e304b69fThu, 12 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#407: No One Wanted to Touch Him… But Jesus Did - Mark Part 6Scripture: Mark 1:40–45 In this episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and hear the powerful story of a man with leprosy who came to Jesus and begged, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” Kids will hear how people in Bible times often stayed far away from those with leprosy—but Jesus did something shocking and beautiful: He came near and touched the man before healing him. Join the Family Library on Patreon for member-only audio, coloring pages for  episodes, and more. New weekly resources are sent straight to your email and are always saved in the library, where you can search by episode number anytime—made for real families and real schedules. Try a free trial at: patreon.com/kidsbiblestories

Scripture: Mark 1:40–45 In this episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and hear the powerful story of a man with leprosy who came to Jesus and begged, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” Kids will hear how people in Bible times often stayed far away from those with leprosy—but Jesus did something shocking and beautiful: He came near and touched the man before healing him. Join the Family Library on Patreon for member-only audio, coloring pages for  episodes, and more. New weekly resources are sent straight to your email and are always saved in the library, where you can search by episode number anytime—made for real families and real schedules. Try a free trial at: patreon.com/kidsbiblestories

full#407: No One Wanted to Touch Him… But Jesus Did - Mark Part 69b4af56f-55dd-45d6-807f-15aa9bd70161Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000864https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJesus and Mary Magdalene: Lent Series, Ep 4Father finishes his Lenten Audio Retreat with Jesus and Mary Magdalene! Thank you to Hallow for partnering with us. It's not too late- head to Hallow.com/exfiles and start praying! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Father finishes his Lenten Audio Retreat with Jesus and Mary Magdalene! Thank you to Hallow for partnering with us. It's not too late- head to Hallow.com/exfiles and start praying! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullJesus and Mary Magdalene: Lent Series, Ep 4c81fd10b-d7e8-48e8-b796-3196bd011d18Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Good Pizza and an Even Better Jesus Read: John 1:35-45 “This is the best pizza I’ve ever eaten!” Jonah pumped a fist in the air. “I can’t believe this place is here to stay. I’m going to tell my friends about it.” Mom smiled. “I think our family will be eating here often.” As soon as he got home, Jonah started a video conversation with a couple of his friends. He was quick to tell them about the pizza he’d just had and where they could get it. When he went outside that afternoon to help his dad shovel snow from the sidewalk in front of their house, Jonah saw one of his neighbors also shoveling. “Hey, Mr. Fisher!” He waved as he walked over to the older man. Jonah couldn’t help but tell him about the pizza. “You’ll love it,” he said. “You should get it for dinner when you’re done shoveling.” “I just might do that.” Mr. Fisher grinned. Dad tapped Jonah’s shoulder as they headed into the house. “I think it’s really interesting how you’re spreading the word about that pizza.” “It’s just so good!” Jonah’s mouth watered just thinking about it. “It reminds me of something I was reading,” Dad said. “In the book of John.” “They didn’t have pizza in the Bible, did they?” Jonah made his way to the kitchen. All that shoveling had made him thirsty. “No,” Dad said. “But they had something even greater. Jesus.” Jonah pulled a bottle of water from the refrigerator. “Why did the pizza make you think of Jesus?” “When the early disciples first started following Jesus, they told their friends and family,” Dad said. “They got others to follow Him too. Sort of like how you’re getting others to go out and get pizza.” “Because the pizza was amazing,” Jonah said. “Following Jesus had to be pretty amazing too.” “It was, and it is,” Dad said. “And you’ve got me thinking that maybe we should be telling others about that, sharing our faith a little more. I mean, if you can get people that excited about pizza…” Jonah nodded. “We could get people excited about Jesus too!” –Emily Acker How about you? Have you ever experienced something great and wanted to tell everyone you knew all about it so they could experience it too? Have you told others about Jesus, letting them know how amazing He is? As you share your faith with others and let them know what Jesus has done for you, they might want to know Him themselves. Let others know how great Jesus is so they can get excited too! Today's Key Verse: Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you. Mark 5:19 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Tell others how great Jesus is

Read: John 1:35-45 “This is the best pizza I’ve ever eaten!” Jonah pumped a fist in the air. “I can’t believe this place is here to stay. I’m going to tell my friends about it.” Mom smiled. “I think our family will be eating here often.” As soon as he got home, Jonah started a video conversation with a couple of his friends. He was quick to tell them about the pizza he’d just had and where they could get it. When he went outside that afternoon to help his dad shovel snow from the sidewalk in front of their house, Jonah saw one of his neighbors also shoveling. “Hey, Mr. Fisher!” He waved as he walked over to the older man. Jonah couldn’t help but tell him about the pizza. “You’ll love it,” he said. “You should get it for dinner when you’re done shoveling.” “I just might do that.” Mr. Fisher grinned. Dad tapped Jonah’s shoulder as they headed into the house. “I think it’s really interesting how you’re spreading the word about that pizza.” “It’s just so good!” Jonah’s mouth watered just thinking about it. “It reminds me of something I was reading,” Dad said. “In the book of John.” “They didn’t have pizza in the Bible, did they?” Jonah made his way to the kitchen. All that shoveling had made him thirsty. “No,” Dad said. “But they had something even greater. Jesus.” Jonah pulled a bottle of water from the refrigerator. “Why did the pizza make you think of Jesus?” “When the early disciples first started following Jesus, they told their friends and family,” Dad said. “They got others to follow Him too. Sort of like how you’re getting others to go out and get pizza.” “Because the pizza was amazing,” Jonah said. “Following Jesus had to be pretty amazing too.” “It was, and it is,” Dad said. “And you’ve got me thinking that maybe we should be telling others about that, sharing our faith a little more. I mean, if you can get people that excited about pizza…” Jonah nodded. “We could get people excited about Jesus too!” –Emily Acker How about you? Have you ever experienced something great and wanted to tell everyone you knew all about it so they could experience it too? Have you told others about Jesus, letting them know how amazing He is? As you share your faith with others and let them know what Jesus has done for you, they might want to know Him themselves. Let others know how great Jesus is so they can get excited too! Today's Key Verse: Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you. Mark 5:19 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Tell others how great Jesus is

Good Pizza and an Even Better Jesus d306c220-914a-4504-b4cc-88057b672e29Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2026) Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today's readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today's readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2026)c54467aa-465b-4f86-b1c4-01e8fca39cf8Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Immaculate Conception (2026) The Catechism introduces us to Mary’s Immaculate Conception and explains why God preserved her “immune from all stain of original sin.” Fr. Mike answers a common question asked in response to this revelation: “Why didn’t God just preserve us all from original sin?” His answer might surprise you. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 490-494. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces us to Mary’s Immaculate Conception and explains why God preserved her “immune from all stain of original sin.” Fr. Mike answers a common question asked in response to this revelation: “Why didn’t God just preserve us all from original sin?” His answer might surprise you. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 490-494. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 70: The Immaculate Conception (2026)fbfa7724-2c3e-41fc-92cb-cd012e8e36aeWed, 11 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Rejoice Always Read: Matthew 21:12-13; John 11:35; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Dad?” Madison opened the door to her dad’s workshop. “My favorite girl! How was art class?” Dad asked. Madison ran to hug him. “The art part was good.” She paused as she bit her lip. “What part wasn’t?” Dad asked her, looking concerned. He took off his gloves and set them on the bench. “Well, Mia told me that I’m too happy. She said I need to wipe the smile off my face sometimes.” Madison frowned. “But isn’t being happy good? I don’t like being sad.” “Being happy is great. It reminds me of one of my favorite verses, First Thessalonians 5:16. It’s a really short verse, only two words—‘Rejoice always.’ God wants us to rejoice in Him. We can always be joyful because He loves us and sent Jesus to save us.” Madison smiled. “I like that verse. But I know sad stuff happens, like when Mom died.” She frowned. “I guess that was sadder for you. Did you ever smile then?” Madison’s mom had died when she was three months old, and Dad often told Madison stories about her. “I was sad, and I’m still sad that she’s gone. But yes, I still smiled.” Dad looked at Madison. “After all, I have you! You make me smile every day. I thank God that I was blessed with such a bundle of joy.” Madison giggled. “I love you too, Dad. And if Mia asks, I’ll tell her about the verse. Being happy is good.” She twitched her nose. “Being sad isn’t bad, is it?” Dad shook his head. “Not at all. In fact, there’s another short verse about that in the Bible—‘Jesus wept.’ He cried when He found out that Lazarus had died. None of our emotions are bad, and Jesus felt them all the same way we do. Whatever we feel, He wants us to share it with Him. That’s a great way to rejoice—by sharing everything with God.” Madison gave her dad a hug. “Thanks, Dad. I’ll make sure Mia knows that it’s okay if she feels sad, but I’m gonna rejoice!” –Kimberly Brokish How about you? How do you feel right now? We all experience a lot of emotions, and none of them are bad. Remember Jesus was human just like us, and He felt all those emotions too—He knows what it’s like to be happy, sad, even angry. He knows exactly how we feel and loves us. Can you tell Him how you feel? He would love to help you rejoice in Him. Today's Key Verse: Rejoice always. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: You can always rejoice

Read: Matthew 21:12-13; John 11:35; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Dad?” Madison opened the door to her dad’s workshop. “My favorite girl! How was art class?” Dad asked. Madison ran to hug him. “The art part was good.” She paused as she bit her lip. “What part wasn’t?” Dad asked her, looking concerned. He took off his gloves and set them on the bench. “Well, Mia told me that I’m too happy. She said I need to wipe the smile off my face sometimes.” Madison frowned. “But isn’t being happy good? I don’t like being sad.” “Being happy is great. It reminds me of one of my favorite verses, First Thessalonians 5:16. It’s a really short verse, only two words—‘Rejoice always.’ God wants us to rejoice in Him. We can always be joyful because He loves us and sent Jesus to save us.” Madison smiled. “I like that verse. But I know sad stuff happens, like when Mom died.” She frowned. “I guess that was sadder for you. Did you ever smile then?” Madison’s mom had died when she was three months old, and Dad often told Madison stories about her. “I was sad, and I’m still sad that she’s gone. But yes, I still smiled.” Dad looked at Madison. “After all, I have you! You make me smile every day. I thank God that I was blessed with such a bundle of joy.” Madison giggled. “I love you too, Dad. And if Mia asks, I’ll tell her about the verse. Being happy is good.” She twitched her nose. “Being sad isn’t bad, is it?” Dad shook his head. “Not at all. In fact, there’s another short verse about that in the Bible—‘Jesus wept.’ He cried when He found out that Lazarus had died. None of our emotions are bad, and Jesus felt them all the same way we do. Whatever we feel, He wants us to share it with Him. That’s a great way to rejoice—by sharing everything with God.” Madison gave her dad a hug. “Thanks, Dad. I’ll make sure Mia knows that it’s okay if she feels sad, but I’m gonna rejoice!” –Kimberly Brokish How about you? How do you feel right now? We all experience a lot of emotions, and none of them are bad. Remember Jesus was human just like us, and He felt all those emotions too—He knows what it’s like to be happy, sad, even angry. He knows exactly how we feel and loves us. Can you tell Him how you feel? He would love to help you rejoice in Him. Today's Key Verse: Rejoice always. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: You can always rejoice

Rejoice Always 6ea6f060-6c7d-42ca-8f1f-6210ded27471Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2026) Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God's laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today's readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God's laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today's readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2026)f24d8c73-67ce-4e01-8b1d-1be6ebecf085Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: Born of the Virgin Mary (2026) Fr. Mike helps us to understand Mary’s role in the history of salvation. Through her belief and obedience, Mary becomes the Mother of God, and she cooperates in the redemption of the entire world. God’s glory is manifested when he uses weak and powerless people to show forth his faithfulness. What we believe about Mary is based on what we believe about Christ, and what the Church teaches about Mary illuminates our faith in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 484-489. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike helps us to understand Mary’s role in the history of salvation. Through her belief and obedience, Mary becomes the Mother of God, and she cooperates in the redemption of the entire world. God’s glory is manifested when he uses weak and powerless people to show forth his faithfulness. What we believe about Mary is based on what we believe about Christ, and what the Church teaches about Mary illuminates our faith in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 484-489. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 69: Born of the Virgin Mary (2026)448599e1-708e-440f-86c1-31976cc6666fTue, 10 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo.1 Christianity Expert: The Truth About Christianity! The Case For Jesus (Historian's Proof)Bible sales are soaring. Christian Faith Defender Wesley Huff on why the West is rediscovering Jesus. Wesley Huff is a PhD candidate and leading Christian apologist specialising in the historical accuracy of ancient Biblical texts. He serves as the Director of Central Canada for Apologetics Canada and is the host of a YouTube channel dedicated to the science of faith. He explains: ▪️Why Christianity and interest in the Bible are rising again ▪️Why New Atheism may have left a generation in a meaning crisis ▪️How to think about suffering if God is loving ▪️Why humans seem wired to worship something ▪️How faith and evidence can be explored together 00:00 Intro 02:26 Why Religious Belief Is Suddenly Surging Again 06:30 The Hidden Debate: Atheism vs. Faith Movement 08:38 Why Humans Aren’t Meant to Live Alone 15:14 Is the Bible Historically Credible? 20:07 The Biggest Misunderstandings People Have About the Bible 31:21 Who Actually Witnessed the Resurrection 36:03 Were the Stories of Jesus Invented? 41:42 If God Exists, Why Does Suffering Exist? 01:01:15 Why Evolution Alone May Not Answer the Biggest Questions About Our Origins 01:11:29 Is Heaven the Point of the Bible - Or Is It Something Else Entirely? 01:13:03 Do Animals Have Souls? 01:18:36 If You Sin, Are You Automatically Going to Hell? 01:39:00 Does Your Religion Depend on Where You Were Born? 01:41:17 Does Prayer Actually Work? 01:44:31 Religion vs. A.I. - Could Technology Challenge Faith? 01:52:36 Why Young People Around the World Are Facing a Crisis of Meaning 01:59:35 A Message for Anyone Feeling Lost or Without Purpose 02:05:46 Why Questioning Christianity Has Changed in the Last Decade 02:07:06 How A.I. Could Transform the Future of Religion 02:12:23 From Paralyzed Child to Apologist 02:16:41 The Supernatural - Can People Really Speak to the Dead? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Wesley: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7w6EJYB X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/ajZPth YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3uv9h7b The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health  LinkedIn Marketing: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY  Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett

Bible sales are soaring. Christian Faith Defender Wesley Huff on why the West is rediscovering Jesus. Wesley Huff is a PhD candidate and leading Christian apologist specialising in the historical accuracy of ancient Biblical texts. He serves as the Director of Central Canada for Apologetics Canada and is the host of a YouTube channel dedicated to the science of faith. He explains: ▪️Why Christianity and interest in the Bible are rising again ▪️Why New Atheism may have left a generation in a meaning crisis ▪️How to think about suffering if God is loving ▪️Why humans seem wired to worship something ▪️How faith and evidence can be explored together 00:00 Intro 02:26 Why Religious Belief Is Suddenly Surging Again 06:30 The Hidden Debate: Atheism vs. Faith Movement 08:38 Why Humans Aren’t Meant to Live Alone 15:14 Is the Bible Historically Credible? 20:07 The Biggest Misunderstandings People Have About the Bible 31:21 Who Actually Witnessed the Resurrection 36:03 Were the Stories of Jesus Invented? 41:42 If God Exists, Why Does Suffering Exist? 01:01:15 Why Evolution Alone May Not Answer the Biggest Questions About Our Origins 01:11:29 Is Heaven the Point of the Bible - Or Is It Something Else Entirely? 01:13:03 Do Animals Have Souls? 01:18:36 If You Sin, Are You Automatically Going to Hell? 01:39:00 Does Your Religion Depend on Where You Were Born? 01:41:17 Does Prayer Actually Work? 01:44:31 Religion vs. A.I. - Could Technology Challenge Faith? 01:52:36 Why Young People Around the World Are Facing a Crisis of Meaning 01:59:35 A Message for Anyone Feeling Lost or Without Purpose 02:05:46 Why Questioning Christianity Has Changed in the Last Decade 02:07:06 How A.I. Could Transform the Future of Religion 02:12:23 From Paralyzed Child to Apologist 02:16:41 The Supernatural - Can People Really Speak to the Dead? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Wesley: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7w6EJYB X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/ajZPth YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3uv9h7b The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health  LinkedIn Marketing: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY  Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett

fullNo.1 Christianity Expert: The Truth About Christianity! The Case For Jesus (Historian's Proof)6b5be804-fd3b-471c-8a64-6cb667e378b7Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +00008816https://216.73.216.191/allTags Smiles Read: 1 John 4:7-16 Ella was pouting when she and her mother returned home from shopping. “What’s the matter, grumpy face?” asked her brother, Jax. Ella scowled. “Mom gets you everything you want, but she wouldn’t buy anything for me. All I wanted was a smiling flower shirt.” Jax laughed. “A smiling flower shirt on you? That would be a joke! The way you whine?” Using a high-pitched tone, he imitated her. “Moooom! Why won’t you buy me everything I want?” He smirked, and his sister hit him. “Ow!” he yelled, hitting back. Dad walked into the room as the kids continued to hit each other. “Break it up!” he said. “The place I’d like to see a smile is on your faces for a change.” On Sunday, Jax and Ella got ready to go to church with their next-door neighbors. “Why don’t you come to church with us today?” Jax asked his parents hopefully. Both he and Ella had been Christians for some time, but their parents were not believers. Dad settled into his armchair. “And miss out on some peace and quiet without you two fighting? I don’t think so!” Jax and Ella didn’t know what to say. “We’ve got to quit fighting,” Ella told Jax later. “It’s not helping us get Mom and Dad to listen when we try to tell them about Jesus.” Jax nodded thoughtfully. “I know. It’s like what Pastor Peters said last week—love is what shows others we belong to Jesus. He gave us the Holy Spirit so we can show His love in all we do. We need to remember that when we’re tempted to fight.” So they prayed and asked Jesus to help them remember to show His love in their words and actions. And He did! Soon their parents noticed a difference. When a vase was broken several weeks later, both Ella and Jax admitted to not being careful as they played. Dad was amazed. “You’re not blaming each other! I never thought I’d see the day.” The next Sunday, Dad surprised them. “Mom and I aren’t too old for church, are we?” “You mean you’ll go?” Jax asked. Mom and Dad nodded, and Jax and Ella gave each other high fives. “Hey!” Dad said, laughing. “That brought smiles to your faces!” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Do your actions and attitudes show that you have the love of Jesus in your heart? If you’re a Christian, He’s made you a new person and given you the Holy Spirit, who fills you with His love. When you let that love shine out in the way you treat people, others will be able to see that you belong to Him. Trust Him to help you show His love in all you do so others can see who He is. Today's Key Verse: [Jesus said,] “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Let others see Jesus’s love in you

Read: 1 John 4:7-16 Ella was pouting when she and her mother returned home from shopping. “What’s the matter, grumpy face?” asked her brother, Jax. Ella scowled. “Mom gets you everything you want, but she wouldn’t buy anything for me. All I wanted was a smiling flower shirt.” Jax laughed. “A smiling flower shirt on you? That would be a joke! The way you whine?” Using a high-pitched tone, he imitated her. “Moooom! Why won’t you buy me everything I want?” He smirked, and his sister hit him. “Ow!” he yelled, hitting back. Dad walked into the room as the kids continued to hit each other. “Break it up!” he said. “The place I’d like to see a smile is on your faces for a change.” On Sunday, Jax and Ella got ready to go to church with their next-door neighbors. “Why don’t you come to church with us today?” Jax asked his parents hopefully. Both he and Ella had been Christians for some time, but their parents were not believers. Dad settled into his armchair. “And miss out on some peace and quiet without you two fighting? I don’t think so!” Jax and Ella didn’t know what to say. “We’ve got to quit fighting,” Ella told Jax later. “It’s not helping us get Mom and Dad to listen when we try to tell them about Jesus.” Jax nodded thoughtfully. “I know. It’s like what Pastor Peters said last week—love is what shows others we belong to Jesus. He gave us the Holy Spirit so we can show His love in all we do. We need to remember that when we’re tempted to fight.” So they prayed and asked Jesus to help them remember to show His love in their words and actions. And He did! Soon their parents noticed a difference. When a vase was broken several weeks later, both Ella and Jax admitted to not being careful as they played. Dad was amazed. “You’re not blaming each other! I never thought I’d see the day.” The next Sunday, Dad surprised them. “Mom and I aren’t too old for church, are we?” “You mean you’ll go?” Jax asked. Mom and Dad nodded, and Jax and Ella gave each other high fives. “Hey!” Dad said, laughing. “That brought smiles to your faces!” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Do your actions and attitudes show that you have the love of Jesus in your heart? If you’re a Christian, He’s made you a new person and given you the Holy Spirit, who fills you with His love. When you let that love shine out in the way you treat people, others will be able to see that you belong to Him. Trust Him to help you show His love in all you do so others can see who He is. Today's Key Verse: [Jesus said,] “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Let others see Jesus’s love in you

Smiles 0179d8d3-5598-4b77-8313-92922ec3abefMon, 09 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2026) Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2026)ac9edbdc-c682-4fcd-84d0-a070691e4febMon, 09 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Mystery of the Incarnation (2026) We learn more about Jesus Christ’s nature as fully God and fully human. Because he was fully human, “like us in all things but sin,” Jesus had a human will that was perfectly aligned with the will of God the Father, a human body that can be seen and venerated, and a human heart with which he loves us. Fr. Mike sums up the teachings in recent readings by reviewing that the Incarnation is the mystery of the union of the divine and human natures in the one person of the Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 475-483. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We learn more about Jesus Christ’s nature as fully God and fully human. Because he was fully human, “like us in all things but sin,” Jesus had a human will that was perfectly aligned with the will of God the Father, a human body that can be seen and venerated, and a human heart with which he loves us. Fr. Mike sums up the teachings in recent readings by reviewing that the Incarnation is the mystery of the union of the divine and human natures in the one person of the Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 475-483. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 68: The Mystery of the Incarnation (2026)3effd3fb-cc47-4ba2-a3fd-e569a5ed3f45Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Giving Money Is a Spiritual Battle | Fr. Ken Geraci & John HeinenWe can look disciplined on the surface while still clinging to comfort, control, security, and the illusion that what we have is our own. This conversation gets underneath the act of giving and presses on the deeper question: what am I holding onto? Fr. Ken Geraci and John Heinen talk about why almsgiving is more than generosity, why it exposes the heart, and how gratitude breaks the instinct to accumulate. If fasting teaches a man to master his appetites and prayer teaches him to abide in God, almsgiving teaches him to let go. It trains him to live open-handed before the Lord and to remember that everything he has has first been given. This is not just about money. It is about attachment, trust, possession, and whether a man lives like an owner or a steward. 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno

We can look disciplined on the surface while still clinging to comfort, control, security, and the illusion that what we have is our own. This conversation gets underneath the act of giving and presses on the deeper question: what am I holding onto? Fr. Ken Geraci and John Heinen talk about why almsgiving is more than generosity, why it exposes the heart, and how gratitude breaks the instinct to accumulate. If fasting teaches a man to master his appetites and prayer teaches him to abide in God, almsgiving teaches him to let go. It trains him to live open-handed before the Lord and to remember that everything he has has first been given. This is not just about money. It is about attachment, trust, possession, and whether a man lives like an owner or a steward. 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno

bonusWhy Giving Money Is a Spiritual Battle | Fr. Ken Geraci & John Heinend905ca56-9cf6-4338-8b7a-a0694266191dSun, 08 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +00001012https://216.73.216.191/allTags School Bus Stop Read: Isaiah 1:16-20 The school bus was expected any minute, so Ethan shoveled his cereal into his mouth. Then, out of the corner of his eye, he saw his baby sister, Addy, pick up his tablet. He dropped his spoon, darted across the kitchen, and snatched it from her hands. “Don’t touch that!” he yelled. “I told you not to touch my stuff. You break everything!” Addy burst into tears, and Mom came hurrying into the room and picked her up. “What happened?” she asked. “Addy was messing with my stuff again,” Ethan said. “She’s so annoying!” Mom sighed. “I’m sorry, Ethan, I wasn’t paying attention to what she was doing. But you also need to be more careful about not putting your things where she can reach them. And you know yelling at her like that scares her and is not the way we solve problems.” Ethan bit his lip, feeling guilty. “I didn’t mean to make her cry. I’m sorry, Addy.” He gave Addy a hug, and she calmed down. Ethan frowned as he put his cereal bowl in the sink. “I shouldn’t have yelled at her. Is God disappointed in me?” Mom ruffled his hair. “God knows we all mess up. That’s why He sent Jesus to die for us—so we could be forgiven for the wrong things we do. You can tell Him you’re sorry.” “But how do we know that God’s forgiven us?” Ethan asked. Mom smiled. “Do you think your school bus is coming? Even though you can’t see it yet?” She pointed out the window. “Of course,” Ethan said. “Why?” “Because it comes every school day,” Ethan replied. “God is like that,” Mom said. “He never changes. You can always count on Him to forgive you because Jesus died for you—and He’ll help you be more patient with Addy too.” Ethan smiled. “I’m going to ask God to help me be nicer to her and set a better example.” The school bus pulled up, and Ethan looked at the clock. Eight-fifteen a.m. Just like every morning. He grabbed his backpack and ran out the door. It was nice to have things he could count on. –Abigail Singrey How about you? What are some things in your life that you can count on? Maybe you eat the same thing for breakfast every day, or your parents say the same thing to you every night before you go to bed. Like the sun rising every morning, we can count on God to forgive us when we make mistakes. Jesus died for our sins so our wrongs wouldn’t be counted against us. Confess your sins to Him and trust Him to forgive you. Today's Key Verse: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: We can count on God’s forgiveness

Read: Isaiah 1:16-20 The school bus was expected any minute, so Ethan shoveled his cereal into his mouth. Then, out of the corner of his eye, he saw his baby sister, Addy, pick up his tablet. He dropped his spoon, darted across the kitchen, and snatched it from her hands. “Don’t touch that!” he yelled. “I told you not to touch my stuff. You break everything!” Addy burst into tears, and Mom came hurrying into the room and picked her up. “What happened?” she asked. “Addy was messing with my stuff again,” Ethan said. “She’s so annoying!” Mom sighed. “I’m sorry, Ethan, I wasn’t paying attention to what she was doing. But you also need to be more careful about not putting your things where she can reach them. And you know yelling at her like that scares her and is not the way we solve problems.” Ethan bit his lip, feeling guilty. “I didn’t mean to make her cry. I’m sorry, Addy.” He gave Addy a hug, and she calmed down. Ethan frowned as he put his cereal bowl in the sink. “I shouldn’t have yelled at her. Is God disappointed in me?” Mom ruffled his hair. “God knows we all mess up. That’s why He sent Jesus to die for us—so we could be forgiven for the wrong things we do. You can tell Him you’re sorry.” “But how do we know that God’s forgiven us?” Ethan asked. Mom smiled. “Do you think your school bus is coming? Even though you can’t see it yet?” She pointed out the window. “Of course,” Ethan said. “Why?” “Because it comes every school day,” Ethan replied. “God is like that,” Mom said. “He never changes. You can always count on Him to forgive you because Jesus died for you—and He’ll help you be more patient with Addy too.” Ethan smiled. “I’m going to ask God to help me be nicer to her and set a better example.” The school bus pulled up, and Ethan looked at the clock. Eight-fifteen a.m. Just like every morning. He grabbed his backpack and ran out the door. It was nice to have things he could count on. –Abigail Singrey How about you? What are some things in your life that you can count on? Maybe you eat the same thing for breakfast every day, or your parents say the same thing to you every night before you go to bed. Like the sun rising every morning, we can count on God to forgive us when we make mistakes. Jesus died for our sins so our wrongs wouldn’t be counted against us. Confess your sins to Him and trust Him to forgive you. Today's Key Verse: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: We can count on God’s forgiveness

School Bus Stop 0f014a6f-0b63-40bd-b9c7-08fad060d82dSun, 08 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ (2026) Fr. Mike teaches us more about the divine and human natures of the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Word that became flesh, Jesus Christ. Jesus became like us in all things but sin; as such, he has a human soul, intellect, will, and body without losing any of his divinity. Father Mike tells us that in his human nature, Jesus thought with a human mind, worked with human hands, and loved with a human heart. Christ needed to learn things, and he increased in wisdom and understanding. The full humanity and true divinity of Jesus is a great mystery of our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 470-474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike teaches us more about the divine and human natures of the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Word that became flesh, Jesus Christ. Jesus became like us in all things but sin; as such, he has a human soul, intellect, will, and body without losing any of his divinity. Father Mike tells us that in his human nature, Jesus thought with a human mind, worked with human hands, and loved with a human heart. Christ needed to learn things, and he increased in wisdom and understanding. The full humanity and true divinity of Jesus is a great mystery of our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 470-474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ (2026)77600864-c83c-4925-baf9-9b49c1f06195Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2026) Fr. Mike breaks down God's divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today's readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God's divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today's readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2026)d7412bcf-95f2-4c18-9d02-10cf2557b2eeSun, 08 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEpisode 123148: 3/8/26 Autobiography: The Middle Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent From the middle, you can't see the end. From the middle, you can't see the end. But just know you're making progress, even if you don't feel it.  Mass Readings from March 8, 2026: Exodus 17:3-7 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent From the middle, you can't see the end. From the middle, you can't see the end. But just know you're making progress, even if you don't feel it.  Mass Readings from March 8, 2026: Exodus 17:3-7 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42

fullEpisode 123148: 3/8/26 Autobiography: The Middleb3e1f464-b114-467f-9acc-28ee3214b8acSat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The False Friend Editor’s note: This story’s subject matter may not be suitable for young children. Read: Ephesians 6:1-3 It’s not fair, Ruth typed into her phone. Mom lets Jubilee go out with her friends after school all the time. Three little dots floated in a pale blue bubble as Ben typed back. She just doesn’t want to admit you’re old enough to start making your own decisions. Ruth stared at Ben’s profile picture. His big blue eyes smiled back at her. They hadn’t met in real life yet, but it seemed like he understood her better than anyone in the world. So what if he was as old as her big sister? He was nice and funny. And he liked her. He’d told her so more than once. So, have you decided? Ruth’s heart skipped a beat at Ben’s next message. It’s just the park. You’ll be home before your mom even misses you. He’s right, Ruth thought. Mom’s treating me like a baby. She started typing OK when a verse she’d memorized barged its way into her brain: Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Ruth stopped. It was like someone spoke the words out loud. Just last week her youth group leader had reminded her that her mom was a blessing from God. He’d put her in Ruth’s life because He loved her. God was helping Ruth grow in her faith in Jesus and become more like Him. That’s why He wanted her to obey Mom’s rules—not to spoil her fun. But was meeting a friend so bad? Another thought came to mind. Her friends didn’t know Ben either. He’d sent her a friend request one day, and she’d let him into her life without question. She’d been talking to a stranger for two months and lying to everyone about it because he’d asked her to keep their friendship a secret. At first it was exciting. Now she was scared. Ruth’s hands shook as she typed: I can’t. Ben said, I thought we were friends. Ruth’s heart sank. She answered, Friends don’t ask friends to lie to their parents. Ben’s next words weren’t very friendly at all. Ruth made her choice. It didn’t matter if she got in trouble or not, it was time to talk to her mom. “Mom?” Ruth took a deep breath and started down the hall. “I need to tell you something.” –Jennifer Lindsay How about you? Have you ever been tempted to break the rules because they seemed unfair? Sometimes it may feel like your parents are trying to make your life hard or stop you from having fun, but God placed them in your life because He loves you. Trust that He’s protecting you and making you more like Jesus as He teaches you to obey your parents. When you obey them, you obey Him. If someone is trying to talk to you and have you keep it a secret, tell a trusted adult right away. Today's Key Verse: Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Ephesians 6:1 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Obey your parents

Editor’s note: This story’s subject matter may not be suitable for young children. Read: Ephesians 6:1-3 It’s not fair, Ruth typed into her phone. Mom lets Jubilee go out with her friends after school all the time. Three little dots floated in a pale blue bubble as Ben typed back. She just doesn’t want to admit you’re old enough to start making your own decisions. Ruth stared at Ben’s profile picture. His big blue eyes smiled back at her. They hadn’t met in real life yet, but it seemed like he understood her better than anyone in the world. So what if he was as old as her big sister? He was nice and funny. And he liked her. He’d told her so more than once. So, have you decided? Ruth’s heart skipped a beat at Ben’s next message. It’s just the park. You’ll be home before your mom even misses you. He’s right, Ruth thought. Mom’s treating me like a baby. She started typing OK when a verse she’d memorized barged its way into her brain: Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Ruth stopped. It was like someone spoke the words out loud. Just last week her youth group leader had reminded her that her mom was a blessing from God. He’d put her in Ruth’s life because He loved her. God was helping Ruth grow in her faith in Jesus and become more like Him. That’s why He wanted her to obey Mom’s rules—not to spoil her fun. But was meeting a friend so bad? Another thought came to mind. Her friends didn’t know Ben either. He’d sent her a friend request one day, and she’d let him into her life without question. She’d been talking to a stranger for two months and lying to everyone about it because he’d asked her to keep their friendship a secret. At first it was exciting. Now she was scared. Ruth’s hands shook as she typed: I can’t. Ben said, I thought we were friends. Ruth’s heart sank. She answered, Friends don’t ask friends to lie to their parents. Ben’s next words weren’t very friendly at all. Ruth made her choice. It didn’t matter if she got in trouble or not, it was time to talk to her mom. “Mom?” Ruth took a deep breath and started down the hall. “I need to tell you something.” –Jennifer Lindsay How about you? Have you ever been tempted to break the rules because they seemed unfair? Sometimes it may feel like your parents are trying to make your life hard or stop you from having fun, but God placed them in your life because He loves you. Trust that He’s protecting you and making you more like Jesus as He teaches you to obey your parents. When you obey them, you obey Him. If someone is trying to talk to you and have you keep it a secret, tell a trusted adult right away. Today's Key Verse: Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Ephesians 6:1 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Obey your parents

The False Friend 0240ef32-b655-4249-9f82-f254d6d1eaceSat, 07 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2026) Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it's important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today's readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it's important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today's readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2026)e2b05afc-8e08-4732-94aa-18110f5eeeafSat, 07 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: True God and True Man (2026) We explore the truth that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man; he is one person with two natures, both Divine and human. Fr. Mike explains that we call Mary the Mother of God because, from the very moment of his conception, Jesus was fully God and fully human. Fr. Mike also goes over heresies in the history of the Church that have denied the humanity of Christ, rejected the divinity of Christ, or confused the fact that Jesus is the Son of God by nature. The Church has always responded by affirming that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God who became a man and our brother without ceasing to be God and Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 464-469. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We explore the truth that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man; he is one person with two natures, both Divine and human. Fr. Mike explains that we call Mary the Mother of God because, from the very moment of his conception, Jesus was fully God and fully human. Fr. Mike also goes over heresies in the history of the Church that have denied the humanity of Christ, rejected the divinity of Christ, or confused the fact that Jesus is the Son of God by nature. The Church has always responded by affirming that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God who became a man and our brother without ceasing to be God and Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 464-469. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 66: True God and True Man (2026)267b1582-779e-4a21-b2fe-dd5e82a9d3efSat, 07 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsdiscipline is a lifestyleHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about discipline and how it's a biblical and holy act. The Lord refines and shapes us daily into a version of who He has created us to be. "For the LORD disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child." Hebrews 12:6 _____________________________________________ ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help ➤ Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Download the FREE Upside app now to find out how much money you could earn. Use code 'ONICE' to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas ➤ https://www.upside.com ☆ Get full access to Glorify for $29.99 for the year. Download the Glorify app now ➤ https://glorify-app.com/ALLY ☆ Head to ➤ AirDoctorPro.com and use code 'COFFEE' to get up to $300 off today! ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about discipline and how it's a biblical and holy act. The Lord refines and shapes us daily into a version of who He has created us to be. "For the LORD disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child." Hebrews 12:6 _____________________________________________ ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help ➤ Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Download the FREE Upside app now to find out how much money you could earn. Use code 'ONICE' to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas ➤ https://www.upside.com ☆ Get full access to Glorify for $29.99 for the year. Download the Glorify app now ➤ https://glorify-app.com/ALLY ☆ Head to ➤ AirDoctorPro.com and use code 'COFFEE' to get up to $300 off today! ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fulldiscipline is a lifestylef9e5496d-87f5-4436-be6c-716218154917Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAlcohol Sucks | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   This weeks episode is all about alcohol, drugs, smoking and SOBRIETY. Angela goes deeper into her miraculous story of Jesus getting her sober in a way she never has and we just have a really honest conversation on why laying down any and all substances is so important.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!     BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible.   Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids' vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB (https://hiyahealth.com/GGB).   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer).   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb (https://learn.nocd.com/ggb)   Trust & Will Create a legally valid estate plan in minutes with Trust & Will. From wills to trusts, protect your family and your future without the stress or lawyer fees. Get 20% off your estate plan at TrustAndWill.com/GGB.   Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GGB.   IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping.   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the a pp at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year.

Hiiii GGB!   This weeks episode is all about alcohol, drugs, smoking and SOBRIETY. Angela goes deeper into her miraculous story of Jesus getting her sober in a way she never has and we just have a really honest conversation on why laying down any and all substances is so important.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!     BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible.   Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids' vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB (https://hiyahealth.com/GGB).   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer).   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb (https://learn.nocd.com/ggb)   Trust & Will Create a legally valid estate plan in minutes with Trust & Will. From wills to trusts, protect your family and your future without the stress or lawyer fees. Get 20% off your estate plan at TrustAndWill.com/GGB.   Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GGB.   IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping.   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the a pp at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year.

fullAlcohol Sucks | Girls Gone Bibled3033f5c-bfb6-47d1-8db0-00416c69bc06Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Stressed About Money? Nischa's Step-by-Step Guide To Financial SecurityNischa Shah is a former investment banker and chartered accountant who helps people build financial security with clarity and intention. In this moment, she explains why so many people live paycheque to paycheque, even at higher incomes, and the first practical steps to taking back control of your money. Nischa outlines a clear framework that you can start today to build long-term financial stability. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/6O48GqqCC0b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/EkemE5sCC0b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Watch Nischa On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nischa

Nischa Shah is a former investment banker and chartered accountant who helps people build financial security with clarity and intention. In this moment, she explains why so many people live paycheque to paycheque, even at higher incomes, and the first practical steps to taking back control of your money. Nischa outlines a clear framework that you can start today to build long-term financial stability. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/6O48GqqCC0b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/EkemE5sCC0b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Watch Nischa On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nischa

fullMost Replayed Moment: Stressed About Money? Nischa's Step-by-Step Guide To Financial Security52ad1bb5-9fd4-446d-9a4a-6c2742f4a5beFri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +00001627https://216.73.216.191/allTags Child of the King (Part 2) Read: 1 John 3:1-3 Elsa was eager to find Maggie at school. “Remember how much fun it was to pretend we were princesses?” she asked her friend. “Well, guess what? My dad says I really am one! I’m a child of God, so I’m a child of the King because God is King of everything!” “I’ve never heard that before,” Maggie said doubtfully. “It’s what the Bible says,” Elsa replied. “Anyone who trusts in Jesus is a child of God. You can be His child too! Don’t you want to be?” Maggie just shrugged. After school the girls went over to Maggie’s house, but Elsa didn’t stay very long. “I’m not playing with Maggie anymore!” she said as she burst into the kitchen. “We pretended to be princesses again, and she kept all the prettiest dresses for herself. She wouldn’t let me wear any of them. Then when I got off my throne for just a second, she took it!” Mom frowned. “Are you sure you weren’t trying to get all the best things for yourself?” “But I was her guest—and I really am a child of the King, and she’s not,” Elsa replied. “I told Maggie that, but she wouldn’t even give me back my throne.” Elsa scowled. “But I showed her!” Mom raised her eyebrows. “What did you do?” “I threw her stuff at her and told her she looked ugly in those dresses anyway, and then I ran home.” “Elsa,” Mom said quietly, “do you think you acted like a princess today? The Bible says that when we trust Jesus to save us from our sin and become God’s children, He makes us new people. The Holy Spirit comes into our hearts so we can live pure lives that show others we belong to the King. Do you think your actions today were pure? Do you think your attitude showed Maggie what Jesus was like and made her want to become God’s child?” “I guess not,” Elsa admitted. “Can I go back and apologize?” “Sure,” said Mom. “That will help Maggie see what it’s like to be a real princess—a daughter of the King of kings!” –Victoria Johnson How about you? Do you act the way a prince or princess—a child of God—should act? Do you show others who Jesus is by treating them with love and kindness? If you belong to the King of kings, your life should show it. The Holy Spirit is making you more and more like Jesus each day. Show His love to others so they can see who He is and want to become His children too. Today's Key Verse: All who have this hope in [Jesus] purify themselves, just as he is pure. 1 John 3:3 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Live a pure life

Read: 1 John 3:1-3 Elsa was eager to find Maggie at school. “Remember how much fun it was to pretend we were princesses?” she asked her friend. “Well, guess what? My dad says I really am one! I’m a child of God, so I’m a child of the King because God is King of everything!” “I’ve never heard that before,” Maggie said doubtfully. “It’s what the Bible says,” Elsa replied. “Anyone who trusts in Jesus is a child of God. You can be His child too! Don’t you want to be?” Maggie just shrugged. After school the girls went over to Maggie’s house, but Elsa didn’t stay very long. “I’m not playing with Maggie anymore!” she said as she burst into the kitchen. “We pretended to be princesses again, and she kept all the prettiest dresses for herself. She wouldn’t let me wear any of them. Then when I got off my throne for just a second, she took it!” Mom frowned. “Are you sure you weren’t trying to get all the best things for yourself?” “But I was her guest—and I really am a child of the King, and she’s not,” Elsa replied. “I told Maggie that, but she wouldn’t even give me back my throne.” Elsa scowled. “But I showed her!” Mom raised her eyebrows. “What did you do?” “I threw her stuff at her and told her she looked ugly in those dresses anyway, and then I ran home.” “Elsa,” Mom said quietly, “do you think you acted like a princess today? The Bible says that when we trust Jesus to save us from our sin and become God’s children, He makes us new people. The Holy Spirit comes into our hearts so we can live pure lives that show others we belong to the King. Do you think your actions today were pure? Do you think your attitude showed Maggie what Jesus was like and made her want to become God’s child?” “I guess not,” Elsa admitted. “Can I go back and apologize?” “Sure,” said Mom. “That will help Maggie see what it’s like to be a real princess—a daughter of the King of kings!” –Victoria Johnson How about you? Do you act the way a prince or princess—a child of God—should act? Do you show others who Jesus is by treating them with love and kindness? If you belong to the King of kings, your life should show it. The Holy Spirit is making you more and more like Jesus each day. Show His love to others so they can see who He is and want to become His children too. Today's Key Verse: All who have this hope in [Jesus] purify themselves, just as he is pure. 1 John 3:3 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Live a pure life

Child of the King (Part 2) 646c6dca-7e03-4dda-8220-504d9bc1b300Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2026) Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today's readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today's readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2026)f2e430fd-5b68-41d9-a1a1-a85c32a81f08Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh (2026) The Word became flesh to reconcile us with God, to manifest God’s love for us, to model holiness, and to make us partakers of the divine nature. We learn that the “Incarnation” refers to the fact that the Son of God assumed human nature in order to accomplish our salvation. Fr. Mike explains that belief in the Incarnation of God is the distinctive sign of Christian faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 456-463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Word became flesh to reconcile us with God, to manifest God’s love for us, to model holiness, and to make us partakers of the divine nature. We learn that the “Incarnation” refers to the fact that the Son of God assumed human nature in order to accomplish our salvation. Fr. Mike explains that belief in the Incarnation of God is the distinctive sign of Christian faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 456-463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh (2026)222a3ba9-9d2f-4a8d-bec7-60a65574418bFri, 06 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#961 - Luke 23:26-56 – Jesus on the CrossThis episode is part 50 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is crucified, dies, and is buried on Good Friday. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 50 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is crucified, dies, and is buried on Good Friday. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#961 - Luke 23:26-56 – Jesus on the Cross9c85b863-e741-48bf-b63f-038dfb0fe7ccThu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +00001159https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYour Fasting is Doing More Than You Think (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Our lives are so full of noise, distractions, constant activity. But we weren’t made to be filled with these things. Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that fasting isn’t just about food. It’s about emptying ourselves so God can fill us. Lent isn’t only about saying no, it’s about saying yes to Someone greater. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Our lives are so full of noise, distractions, constant activity. But we weren’t made to be filled with these things. Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that fasting isn’t just about food. It’s about emptying ourselves so God can fill us. Lent isn’t only about saying no, it’s about saying yes to Someone greater. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullYour Fasting is Doing More Than You Think (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)59ad0b49-3f84-42bc-97d5-f6bc17683216Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat We Can Learn From a Dying Father: Former Senator Ben Sasse SpeaksWe avoid thinking about death until it forces its way into the room. But what happens when a husband and father is suddenly told he has ninety days to live? In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt examine the striking story of former Nebraska senator Ben Sasse, who recently revealed a stage-four pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Drawing from his candid interview reflecting on that moment, they explore how the ancient Christian discipline of memento mori, remembering death, cuts through ambition, noise, and distraction to reveal what actually matters in a man’s life. Sasse speaks openly about regret, fatherhood, selfishness, and the urgency of redeeming time when the clock is no longer theoretical. John and Devin unpack his reflections through the lens of the Church’s tradition, from Sirach’s warning to “remember your last end” to the teaching of saints like Jerome, Augustine, and Alphonsus Liguori, while confronting the questions most men quietly push aside: what would change if you truly believed your days were numbered? 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno

We avoid thinking about death until it forces its way into the room. But what happens when a husband and father is suddenly told he has ninety days to live? In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt examine the striking story of former Nebraska senator Ben Sasse, who recently revealed a stage-four pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Drawing from his candid interview reflecting on that moment, they explore how the ancient Christian discipline of memento mori, remembering death, cuts through ambition, noise, and distraction to reveal what actually matters in a man’s life. Sasse speaks openly about regret, fatherhood, selfishness, and the urgency of redeeming time when the clock is no longer theoretical. John and Devin unpack his reflections through the lens of the Church’s tradition, from Sirach’s warning to “remember your last end” to the teaching of saints like Jerome, Augustine, and Alphonsus Liguori, while confronting the questions most men quietly push aside: what would change if you truly believed your days were numbered? 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/rosary 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno

fullWhat We Can Learn From a Dying Father: Former Senator Ben Sasse Speaks1b9f3464-9e69-4fe4-8881-d55050ed5c2aThu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +00004148https://216.73.216.191/allTags Child of the King (Part 1) Read: Psalm 24 “Want to come over to my house for a while?” Elsa asked as she and Maggie got off the school bus. “Okay,” said Maggie. “I’ll just have to make sure it’s okay with my mom.” After checking with Maggie’s mother, the girls had a snack and then went to Elsa’s room. “My mom gave me some of her old dresses,” Elsa said. “We could put them on and pretend to be princesses.” “Yeah! That would be fun!” After choosing dresses and putting them on, the girls made paper crowns and walked around in their long princess gowns. They sat on imaginary thrones while imaginary servants did everything they were told. When Elsa’s brother Stellan walked by, he stopped a moment and looked in. “Your Royal Highnesses,” he said dramatically, “I hate to be the one to tell you this, but I think you need to fire your royal stylist. Your dresses look old and outdated.” “They do not!” Maggie said indignantly. “They’re beautiful princess gowns. You’re just jealous because you’re not a prince!” Stellan laughed. “Whatever,” he said and continued down the hall. After Maggie went home, Elsa sat down to dinner with her family. Stellan passed her the bread basket. “Have a roll, Your Royal Highness,” he teased. “Tell me, are you able to butter it yourself? If not, just snap your royal fingers and someone will apply the golden butter with a golden knife.” Elsa grinned and made a face at her brother. “What’s that all about?” asked Dad. When he heard about the girls’ afternoon activities, he surprised Elsa by saying, “You want to know something? You really are a princess—and Stellan is a prince!” “What?” cried Elsa. “But you’re not a king!” “No,” said Dad, “but since you both trust Jesus as your Savior, God is your Father, and He’s the King of kings. So in a way, that makes you a princess, right?” “Cool!” said Elsa. “Maggie will be surprised to hear that! I’ll tell her about it tomorrow.” “Does Maggie know Jesus?” asked Dad. “Is she a child of the King of kings too?” “I don’t know,” said Elsa. “I’ll ask her. If not, I’ll tell her she can become a real princess too!” –Victoria Johnson How about you? Are you a child of God—the King of kings? If you know Jesus as your Savior, He has saved you from sin and made you God’s child. You might not feel like a prince or princess, but your heavenly Father is the Ruler of the universe! If you haven’t put your faith in Jesus, do it today and He will make you a child of the King of kings. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: He is Lord of lords and King of kings. Revelation 17:14 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: God is the King of kings

Read: Psalm 24 “Want to come over to my house for a while?” Elsa asked as she and Maggie got off the school bus. “Okay,” said Maggie. “I’ll just have to make sure it’s okay with my mom.” After checking with Maggie’s mother, the girls had a snack and then went to Elsa’s room. “My mom gave me some of her old dresses,” Elsa said. “We could put them on and pretend to be princesses.” “Yeah! That would be fun!” After choosing dresses and putting them on, the girls made paper crowns and walked around in their long princess gowns. They sat on imaginary thrones while imaginary servants did everything they were told. When Elsa’s brother Stellan walked by, he stopped a moment and looked in. “Your Royal Highnesses,” he said dramatically, “I hate to be the one to tell you this, but I think you need to fire your royal stylist. Your dresses look old and outdated.” “They do not!” Maggie said indignantly. “They’re beautiful princess gowns. You’re just jealous because you’re not a prince!” Stellan laughed. “Whatever,” he said and continued down the hall. After Maggie went home, Elsa sat down to dinner with her family. Stellan passed her the bread basket. “Have a roll, Your Royal Highness,” he teased. “Tell me, are you able to butter it yourself? If not, just snap your royal fingers and someone will apply the golden butter with a golden knife.” Elsa grinned and made a face at her brother. “What’s that all about?” asked Dad. When he heard about the girls’ afternoon activities, he surprised Elsa by saying, “You want to know something? You really are a princess—and Stellan is a prince!” “What?” cried Elsa. “But you’re not a king!” “No,” said Dad, “but since you both trust Jesus as your Savior, God is your Father, and He’s the King of kings. So in a way, that makes you a princess, right?” “Cool!” said Elsa. “Maggie will be surprised to hear that! I’ll tell her about it tomorrow.” “Does Maggie know Jesus?” asked Dad. “Is she a child of the King of kings too?” “I don’t know,” said Elsa. “I’ll ask her. If not, I’ll tell her she can become a real princess too!” –Victoria Johnson How about you? Are you a child of God—the King of kings? If you know Jesus as your Savior, He has saved you from sin and made you God’s child. You might not feel like a prince or princess, but your heavenly Father is the Ruler of the universe! If you haven’t put your faith in Jesus, do it today and He will make you a child of the King of kings. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: He is Lord of lords and King of kings. Revelation 17:14 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: God is the King of kings

Child of the King (Part 1) 32804aa4-4c29-4de4-ae1d-8a9dea5b41b1Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2026) Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today's readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today's readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2026)584c96ba-ba73-4055-ac51-ed261646491eThu, 05 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: The Lord (2026) As we wrap up our discussion of Jesus’ titles, we learn about the last title attributed to Jesus: The Lord. Fr. Mike explains that this title expresses the respect and honor we owe Jesus as God himself. We learn about the origin of this name in Scripture, and what this remarkable title means for us today in our personal relationship with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 446-455. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we wrap up our discussion of Jesus’ titles, we learn about the last title attributed to Jesus: The Lord. Fr. Mike explains that this title expresses the respect and honor we owe Jesus as God himself. We learn about the origin of this name in Scripture, and what this remarkable title means for us today in our personal relationship with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 446-455. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 64: The Lord (2026)a25efa1c-200e-4c37-9de8-a8c36c857ee7Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#406: Everyone Is Looking for You!- Mark part 5Scripture: Mark 1:29–39 Jesus leaves the synagogue and goes to Simon and Andrew’s home—where Simon’s mother-in-law is sick with a fever. Jesus comes close, takes her hand, and heals her immediately. That evening, the whole town gathers at the door, and Jesus heals many and drives out demons. Then, while it’s still dark, Jesus goes to a quiet place to pray. When the disciples say, “Everyone is looking for you!”, Jesus explains His mission: to go to the nearby villages and preach the good news. Big Idea: Jesus is compassionate—and Jesus has a mission. Weekly resources for busy parents:Join the Family Library on Patreon to get weekly discipleship resources emailed straight to parents—simple to access, easy to use, and built for real-life families. Ad free episodes and member only audio also just for you!https://www.patreon.com/kidsbiblestories

Scripture: Mark 1:29–39 Jesus leaves the synagogue and goes to Simon and Andrew’s home—where Simon’s mother-in-law is sick with a fever. Jesus comes close, takes her hand, and heals her immediately. That evening, the whole town gathers at the door, and Jesus heals many and drives out demons. Then, while it’s still dark, Jesus goes to a quiet place to pray. When the disciples say, “Everyone is looking for you!”, Jesus explains His mission: to go to the nearby villages and preach the good news. Big Idea: Jesus is compassionate—and Jesus has a mission. Weekly resources for busy parents:Join the Family Library on Patreon to get weekly discipleship resources emailed straight to parents—simple to access, easy to use, and built for real-life families. Ad free episodes and member only audio also just for you!https://www.patreon.com/kidsbiblestories

full#406: Everyone Is Looking for You!- Mark part 518c62754-2db8-499d-90cb-1979cf6a9977Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000933https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWW3 Threat Assessment: "Trump Bombing Iran Just Increased Nuclear War Threat" The Terrifying RealityEMERGENCY ROUNDTABLE: How long will this conflict last? Ex-CIA spy Andrew Bustamante, national security journalist Annie Jacobsen, and Iran expert Benjamin Radd break down Trump’s strikes, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, nuclear risks, AI warfare, and what could happen next. Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA covert intelligence officer and founder of Everyday Spy, and co-author of the memoir ‘Shadow Cell: An Insider Account of America’s New Spy War’. Annie Jacobsen is a renowned nuclear war expert and Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of her bestselling book ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario’. Benjamin Radd is a Senior Fellow at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations, and Lecturer in Law and Politics at UCLA School of Law. They explain: ◼️Who really carried out the strike on Iran ◼️How long this conflict could actually last ◼️Who takes control of Iran now ◼️Why the Strait of Hormuz closure could collapse the global economy ◼️The role of AI in planning military targets 00:00 Intro 00:01:43 What Is Really Happening With Iran Right Now? 00:08:27 What This War Is Really About (Beyond The Headlines) 00:15:43 Why Trump Chose This Moment To Strike Iran 00:28:51 Was This Actually The Right Time To Attack Iran? 00:32:49 Is This About Trump’s Legacy—Or Something Bigger? 00:35:02 What This Conflict Means For The Future World Order 00:47:20 Why Other Regimes Are Watching This Conflict Closely 00:57:43 The Real Reason The U.S. Still Cares About Cuba 00:58:51 Do Nuclear Weapons Guarantee A Country’s Safety? 01:05:51 Are We Closer To Nuclear War Than We Think? 01:11:16 Military Reality Check: How Many Soldiers Each Country Has 01:12:52 How Long Can Israel Sustain A Major War? 01:14:13 How This Conflict Could Actually Play Out 01:21:30 Which Sources Can You Really Trust During War? 01:31:21 What The U.S. Hopes To Gain From Bombing Iran 01:35:32 Are We Entering A Strongman Multipolar World? 01:41:24 The Rise Of Mass Surveillance During Global Conflict 01:46:30 The Most Likely Scenario That Could Trigger Nuclear War 01:54:32 Why Iran Is Striking Multiple Targets With Missiles 01:57:55 How Long Could This War Actually Last? 02:01:15 Is Trump Really Going To Leave Office? 02:03:17 What The Future May Look Like For The Average American Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Andrew: Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/4s4dXOt YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8Tv0QP1 EverydaySpy: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2CJoYJD You can purchase ‘Shadow Cell: An Insider Account of America’s New Spy War’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4T3ZTlT Follow Annie: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/ErFnd8L Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/D7QkSEH You can pre-order ‘Biological War: A Scenario’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/E99Eor5 Follow Benjamin: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GsFWbA9 X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9mF9KFp The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order

EMERGENCY ROUNDTABLE: How long will this conflict last? Ex-CIA spy Andrew Bustamante, national security journalist Annie Jacobsen, and Iran expert Benjamin Radd break down Trump’s strikes, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, nuclear risks, AI warfare, and what could happen next. Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA covert intelligence officer and founder of Everyday Spy, and co-author of the memoir ‘Shadow Cell: An Insider Account of America’s New Spy War’. Annie Jacobsen is a renowned nuclear war expert and Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of her bestselling book ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario’. Benjamin Radd is a Senior Fellow at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations, and Lecturer in Law and Politics at UCLA School of Law. They explain: ◼️Who really carried out the strike on Iran ◼️How long this conflict could actually last ◼️Who takes control of Iran now ◼️Why the Strait of Hormuz closure could collapse the global economy ◼️The role of AI in planning military targets 00:00 Intro 00:01:43 What Is Really Happening With Iran Right Now? 00:08:27 What This War Is Really About (Beyond The Headlines) 00:15:43 Why Trump Chose This Moment To Strike Iran 00:28:51 Was This Actually The Right Time To Attack Iran? 00:32:49 Is This About Trump’s Legacy—Or Something Bigger? 00:35:02 What This Conflict Means For The Future World Order 00:47:20 Why Other Regimes Are Watching This Conflict Closely 00:57:43 The Real Reason The U.S. Still Cares About Cuba 00:58:51 Do Nuclear Weapons Guarantee A Country’s Safety? 01:05:51 Are We Closer To Nuclear War Than We Think? 01:11:16 Military Reality Check: How Many Soldiers Each Country Has 01:12:52 How Long Can Israel Sustain A Major War? 01:14:13 How This Conflict Could Actually Play Out 01:21:30 Which Sources Can You Really Trust During War? 01:31:21 What The U.S. Hopes To Gain From Bombing Iran 01:35:32 Are We Entering A Strongman Multipolar World? 01:41:24 The Rise Of Mass Surveillance During Global Conflict 01:46:30 The Most Likely Scenario That Could Trigger Nuclear War 01:54:32 Why Iran Is Striking Multiple Targets With Missiles 01:57:55 How Long Could This War Actually Last? 02:01:15 Is Trump Really Going To Leave Office? 02:03:17 What The Future May Look Like For The Average American Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Andrew: Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/4s4dXOt YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8Tv0QP1 EverydaySpy: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2CJoYJD You can purchase ‘Shadow Cell: An Insider Account of America’s New Spy War’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4T3ZTlT Follow Annie: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/ErFnd8L Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/D7QkSEH You can pre-order ‘Biological War: A Scenario’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/E99Eor5 Follow Benjamin: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GsFWbA9 X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9mF9KFp The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order

fullWW3 Threat Assessment: "Trump Bombing Iran Just Increased Nuclear War Threat" The Terrifying Realityd6abf7fb-860f-48a3-8a30-8a91bbf14dbcWed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +00008221https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJesus and Satan: Lent Series, Ep 3Father Martins shares his final reflection in our Lenten Audio retreat. Thank you to our sponsors. They make this show possible. Go to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES  at checkout for 50% off Babbel! - Learn a new Language and get up to 60% off  your subscription at babbel.com/exfiles Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES The Borne Again Identity- Find your identity in Christ with Fr. Pine, hosted by Ryan Bethea. Available now on Ewtn.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Father Martins shares his final reflection in our Lenten Audio retreat. Thank you to our sponsors. They make this show possible. Go to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES  at checkout for 50% off Babbel! - Learn a new Language and get up to 60% off  your subscription at babbel.com/exfiles Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES The Borne Again Identity- Find your identity in Christ with Fr. Pine, hosted by Ryan Bethea. Available now on Ewtn.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullJesus and Satan: Lent Series, Ep 3a581b1c1-358f-4fe2-9a59-34a09d26138dWed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags In the Shadow of His Wings Read: Matthew 6:25-34 Jacob’s throat tightened as he peered out the kitchen window. I wish we didn’t have to move, he thought. I miss my friends and my old school. After wiping his blurry eyes, he heard something chirping outside. “Look, Mom!” Jacob called. “There’s a nest under the roof over there, and a mother robin is sitting over four babies!” Mom came in from the other room. “You’re right, Jake! The mother bird will protect her babies until they’re ready to fly and live on their own.” Jacob watched as the male robin flew in and dropped a worm into the mother’s open beak. She ate part of it, then pushed it out and dropped it toward her babies’ throats. The tiny birds stretched their necks skyward, chirping until the worm was gone. “Those babies don’t ever have to worry,” Jacob said. “They are warm, safe, and well-fed.” Mom grinned. “Speaking of being well-fed, you need to eat your pancakes and get ready for school.” Jacob swallowed hard. “Mom, can I stay home? My new school is nothing like my old one. I don’t have any friends here. Besides, I’ve got a huge test today. I’ve studied, but what if I don’t do well?” Mom sat down. “You’ve gone through a lot of changes lately. It’s not easy attending a new school, is it? But I bet you can find someone to play with at recess and invite them to eat lunch with you. And I’m sure you’ll do fine on the test—you studied well. Just leave the rest to God. Remember what you said about the baby birds never having to worry?” Jacob wrinkled his brows. “Yeah, but what does that have to do with me?” “Well, Jake, God is like that mother bird. He loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us, and we can take refuge in the shadow of His wings. He promises to use everything in your life for good, including the hard stuff. Give Him your worries about making friends and taking tests and trust Him to take care of you and guide you. Just like that mother bird, He will provide everything you need.” –Linda Champagne How about you? Do you worry about your problems? Is there something in your life that you’re struggling with right now, like moving or making new friends? Life can be tough sometimes, and God understands that. That’s why He wants you to give all your worries to Him and trust Him to do what’s best for you. He loves you and wants to help you with every problem in your life. Today's Key Verse: How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. Psalm 36:7 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Don’t worry

Read: Matthew 6:25-34 Jacob’s throat tightened as he peered out the kitchen window. I wish we didn’t have to move, he thought. I miss my friends and my old school. After wiping his blurry eyes, he heard something chirping outside. “Look, Mom!” Jacob called. “There’s a nest under the roof over there, and a mother robin is sitting over four babies!” Mom came in from the other room. “You’re right, Jake! The mother bird will protect her babies until they’re ready to fly and live on their own.” Jacob watched as the male robin flew in and dropped a worm into the mother’s open beak. She ate part of it, then pushed it out and dropped it toward her babies’ throats. The tiny birds stretched their necks skyward, chirping until the worm was gone. “Those babies don’t ever have to worry,” Jacob said. “They are warm, safe, and well-fed.” Mom grinned. “Speaking of being well-fed, you need to eat your pancakes and get ready for school.” Jacob swallowed hard. “Mom, can I stay home? My new school is nothing like my old one. I don’t have any friends here. Besides, I’ve got a huge test today. I’ve studied, but what if I don’t do well?” Mom sat down. “You’ve gone through a lot of changes lately. It’s not easy attending a new school, is it? But I bet you can find someone to play with at recess and invite them to eat lunch with you. And I’m sure you’ll do fine on the test—you studied well. Just leave the rest to God. Remember what you said about the baby birds never having to worry?” Jacob wrinkled his brows. “Yeah, but what does that have to do with me?” “Well, Jake, God is like that mother bird. He loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us, and we can take refuge in the shadow of His wings. He promises to use everything in your life for good, including the hard stuff. Give Him your worries about making friends and taking tests and trust Him to take care of you and guide you. Just like that mother bird, He will provide everything you need.” –Linda Champagne How about you? Do you worry about your problems? Is there something in your life that you’re struggling with right now, like moving or making new friends? Life can be tough sometimes, and God understands that. That’s why He wants you to give all your worries to Him and trust Him to do what’s best for you. He loves you and wants to help you with every problem in your life. Today's Key Verse: How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. Psalm 36:7 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Don’t worry

In the Shadow of His Wings 73802e43-a7e1-46c1-a968-b5cc2a5d1628Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2026) In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2026)4eeb34d8-a3c5-48c4-a1ca-1b836a89bfdfWed, 04 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: The Only Son of God (2026) As we continue to learn about the name of Jesus and the titles given to him, we encounter in today’s readings the unique title that belongs to Jesus as the only “Son of God.” Fr. Mike clarifies how this title is different from the term “son of God” found in the Old Testament and explains the meaning of Jesus’ Divine Sonship. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to profess with our lips and our lives this beautiful reality that Jesus is truly the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 441-445. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we continue to learn about the name of Jesus and the titles given to him, we encounter in today’s readings the unique title that belongs to Jesus as the only “Son of God.” Fr. Mike clarifies how this title is different from the term “son of God” found in the Old Testament and explains the meaning of Jesus’ Divine Sonship. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to profess with our lips and our lives this beautiful reality that Jesus is truly the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 441-445. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 63: The Only Son of God (2026)7c1ccf33-2106-462a-be8a-07f56d6f9c77Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Leaving Tracks Read: Philippians 2:1-4 Chase stomped his feet to warm them while he waited at the edge of the woods for his grandpa and sister. When they caught up with him, Iris pointed. “What animal made these tracks, Grandpa?” Grandpa crouched in the fresh snow to peer at the tracks. “Let’s see. Four toes and a heel. And see what a straight line he left? I’d say a fox was here. A fox’s narrow chest lets him place one paw right in front of the other, which is why there’s a single line of prints.” They followed the trail a little way, and Grandpa pointed out places where squirrels had played tag and rabbits had been hiding. “Wow, Grandpa!” Iris said. “You’re the best tracker in the whole world!” Grandpa laughed. “All tracks tell a story.” When they got home, Chase sniffed the air. “Yum! Mom’s making pizza, and it smells like it’s ready to eat!” Iris put away her wooly coat and fuzzy mittens, but Chase dumped his coat on the floor, yanked off his boots, and turned toward the kitchen. Snow clung to the bottom of his pants in small clumps. “Chase, I can always tell when you’ve been through a room,” Grandpa said, stopping him in the hall. “You leave tracks. And just like animal tracks, what you leave behind tells a story. What kind of story do you think people get from tracks like puddles and coats on the floor?” “Umm…” Chase thought about it. “That I’m messy?” “Anything else?” asked Grandpa. Chase looked down at the puddles on the floor. “I guess it could tell people that I expect someone else to clean up my messes.” Grandpa nodded. “As Christians, the story we want our actions to tell others is how much Jesus loves them. By acting in unselfish ways—like showing others respect by picking up your things—your actions will leave tracks that tell His story. He cleaned up our mess by dying for our sins, and when we act in thoughtful, loving ways toward others, we point to Him.” Chase nodded. “I’m sorry, Grandpa. I’ll put away my things and wipe up the puddles on the floor right now.” He grinned. “From now on, you’re going to have a harder time telling where I’ve been!” –Lisa Nagel How about you? What kind of story do your tracks tell? Do your actions show others the kindness and love of Jesus—or that you’re only thinking of yourself? If you trust in Jesus, He gives you the power to leave tracks that point others to Him. Even if it’s just in small ways, like cleaning up after yourself or not cutting in line, you can tell His story through kind, loving actions. Today's Key Verse: Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Your actions leave tracks

Read: Philippians 2:1-4 Chase stomped his feet to warm them while he waited at the edge of the woods for his grandpa and sister. When they caught up with him, Iris pointed. “What animal made these tracks, Grandpa?” Grandpa crouched in the fresh snow to peer at the tracks. “Let’s see. Four toes and a heel. And see what a straight line he left? I’d say a fox was here. A fox’s narrow chest lets him place one paw right in front of the other, which is why there’s a single line of prints.” They followed the trail a little way, and Grandpa pointed out places where squirrels had played tag and rabbits had been hiding. “Wow, Grandpa!” Iris said. “You’re the best tracker in the whole world!” Grandpa laughed. “All tracks tell a story.” When they got home, Chase sniffed the air. “Yum! Mom’s making pizza, and it smells like it’s ready to eat!” Iris put away her wooly coat and fuzzy mittens, but Chase dumped his coat on the floor, yanked off his boots, and turned toward the kitchen. Snow clung to the bottom of his pants in small clumps. “Chase, I can always tell when you’ve been through a room,” Grandpa said, stopping him in the hall. “You leave tracks. And just like animal tracks, what you leave behind tells a story. What kind of story do you think people get from tracks like puddles and coats on the floor?” “Umm…” Chase thought about it. “That I’m messy?” “Anything else?” asked Grandpa. Chase looked down at the puddles on the floor. “I guess it could tell people that I expect someone else to clean up my messes.” Grandpa nodded. “As Christians, the story we want our actions to tell others is how much Jesus loves them. By acting in unselfish ways—like showing others respect by picking up your things—your actions will leave tracks that tell His story. He cleaned up our mess by dying for our sins, and when we act in thoughtful, loving ways toward others, we point to Him.” Chase nodded. “I’m sorry, Grandpa. I’ll put away my things and wipe up the puddles on the floor right now.” He grinned. “From now on, you’re going to have a harder time telling where I’ve been!” –Lisa Nagel How about you? What kind of story do your tracks tell? Do your actions show others the kindness and love of Jesus—or that you’re only thinking of yourself? If you trust in Jesus, He gives you the power to leave tracks that point others to Him. Even if it’s just in small ways, like cleaning up after yourself or not cutting in line, you can tell His story through kind, loving actions. Today's Key Verse: Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Your actions leave tracks

Leaving Tracks 7914e12f-40c3-42cf-a653-f698d194f6cfTue, 03 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2026) As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2026)206d5534-6f42-4fad-afc0-d1cb541c14daTue, 03 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: The Christ (2026) Why is Jesus named “The Christ”? Today we discover the meaning behind this powerful title. We also learn about the three-fold ministry of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Fr. Mike explains the true meaning of the kingship of Jesus and how as followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to participate in his priestly, prophetic, and kingly ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 436-440. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why is Jesus named “The Christ”? Today we discover the meaning behind this powerful title. We also learn about the three-fold ministry of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Fr. Mike explains the true meaning of the kingship of Jesus and how as followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to participate in his priestly, prophetic, and kingly ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 436-440. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 62: The Christ (2026)60042f28-b263-438f-a657-dc92cc0cd9faTue, 03 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags271 - Finances with David NassiefMost of us are not trained on how to really build wealth. Some men are blessed with resources (at least at times), but often they do not know how to use those resources to truly build wealth.  In the parable of the 5, 2 and 1 talents, the man who does not build them into wealth does not have a happy outcome. Do you want that fate? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as David Nassief shares his story and how God allowed him to learn how to really build wealth and invest in his future. David has a simple strategy to help anyone radically transform their financial picture. He offers these basic principles in a simple, easy-to-use, and free resource! You can find David's free resources and more on his website: https://onepagewealthcompass.com/ I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.)

Most of us are not trained on how to really build wealth. Some men are blessed with resources (at least at times), but often they do not know how to use those resources to truly build wealth.  In the parable of the 5, 2 and 1 talents, the man who does not build them into wealth does not have a happy outcome. Do you want that fate? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as David Nassief shares his story and how God allowed him to learn how to really build wealth and invest in his future. David has a simple strategy to help anyone radically transform their financial picture. He offers these basic principles in a simple, easy-to-use, and free resource! You can find David's free resources and more on his website: https://onepagewealthcompass.com/ I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.)

full271 - Finances with David Nassiefd4bd4718-583a-4f81-8ae9-8ba4ba8fb9b7Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Pray About It Read: Matthew 7:7-11 Snow was starting to fall from the sky as Nick looked out his bedroom window, and he let out a sigh of frustration. His cousins were supposed to come that weekend, but if the roads were snowy and slippery, they wouldn’t be able to make it. Nick missed his cousins and looked forward to their visits a few times each year. He had all kinds of plans for when they arrived, and he even had their sleeping bags already set up in his room. Nick turned from the window and went downstairs, where his parents had the TV on. “Is it going to be a bad storm?” he asked as the weatherman talked away on the screen. “We’re not sure yet.” Dad got up. “Help me make some hot chocolate?” Nick wasn’t really in the mood for hot chocolate even though it was one of his favorite treats, but he followed his dad to the kitchen. “Hey, don’t look so down,” Dad said as he filled the tea kettle with water. “The roads might be clear enough by morning. We can pray that they will be.” Nick pulled his favorite mug from the cupboard. “Do you think God cares about this?” Dad set the tea kettle on the stove and turned to him with raised brows. “Do I think so? I know so. The Bible tells us over and over again how much God cares about us. He loves us so much that He sent Jesus to save us so we could start a new life with Him, and that means He cares about every worry or problem we have.” “So He doesn’t think it’s weird if we ask for the roads to be clear?” Nick asked. “Not at all,” Dad said. “The Bible says God knows what you need even before you ask Him. He always knows what’s on your heart and mind and wants to help you.” Dad tossed Nick a bag of marshmallows. “That doesn’t mean the roads will for sure be clear tomorrow. Sometimes He doesn’t answer our prayers the way we ask or expect. But we can always talk to Him about anything that’s on our minds and ask for His help.” “Okay.” Nick set the marshmallows down and folded his hands. “I’m going to ask right now.” –Bethany Acker How about you? When you start to worry about things, do you think to pray? God cares about everything that’s happening in your life—even the “small” things. He knows what you need even before you ask Him for help. He may not always answer your prayers the way you want, but He promises to be with you and help you. Tell Him what’s on your mind, no matter how small it seems. Today's Key Verse: Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:8 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Pray about anything on your mind

Read: Matthew 7:7-11 Snow was starting to fall from the sky as Nick looked out his bedroom window, and he let out a sigh of frustration. His cousins were supposed to come that weekend, but if the roads were snowy and slippery, they wouldn’t be able to make it. Nick missed his cousins and looked forward to their visits a few times each year. He had all kinds of plans for when they arrived, and he even had their sleeping bags already set up in his room. Nick turned from the window and went downstairs, where his parents had the TV on. “Is it going to be a bad storm?” he asked as the weatherman talked away on the screen. “We’re not sure yet.” Dad got up. “Help me make some hot chocolate?” Nick wasn’t really in the mood for hot chocolate even though it was one of his favorite treats, but he followed his dad to the kitchen. “Hey, don’t look so down,” Dad said as he filled the tea kettle with water. “The roads might be clear enough by morning. We can pray that they will be.” Nick pulled his favorite mug from the cupboard. “Do you think God cares about this?” Dad set the tea kettle on the stove and turned to him with raised brows. “Do I think so? I know so. The Bible tells us over and over again how much God cares about us. He loves us so much that He sent Jesus to save us so we could start a new life with Him, and that means He cares about every worry or problem we have.” “So He doesn’t think it’s weird if we ask for the roads to be clear?” Nick asked. “Not at all,” Dad said. “The Bible says God knows what you need even before you ask Him. He always knows what’s on your heart and mind and wants to help you.” Dad tossed Nick a bag of marshmallows. “That doesn’t mean the roads will for sure be clear tomorrow. Sometimes He doesn’t answer our prayers the way we ask or expect. But we can always talk to Him about anything that’s on our minds and ask for His help.” “Okay.” Nick set the marshmallows down and folded his hands. “I’m going to ask right now.” –Bethany Acker How about you? When you start to worry about things, do you think to pray? God cares about everything that’s happening in your life—even the “small” things. He knows what you need even before you ask Him for help. He may not always answer your prayers the way you want, but He promises to be with you and help you. Tell Him what’s on your mind, no matter how small it seems. Today's Key Verse: Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:8 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Pray about anything on your mind

Pray About It 9d530639-a9e7-479d-b5e4-cc65e26b285aMon, 02 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2026) Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today's readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today's readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2026)2a1451d2-1d9b-4788-a01b-32fd8439f996Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: The Name of Jesus (2026) Together with Fr. Mike, we examine the name above every other name: Jesus Christ. We explore the importance of this name and our reverence for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christians, unlike those practicing other religions, tend to use the name of our Father in heaven “in vain.” He explains how detrimental and tragic that can be. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 430-435. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we examine the name above every other name: Jesus Christ. We explore the importance of this name and our reverence for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christians, unlike those practicing other religions, tend to use the name of our Father in heaven “in vain.” He explains how detrimental and tragic that can be. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 430-435. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 61: The Name of Jesus (2026)2b6a568e-2f92-45f0-8ebd-f1c4355d35bdMon, 02 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTop CIA Security Advisor: Jeffrey Epstein Epstein Was A Made Up Person & They Can See Your Messages!World-renowned security expert Gavin de Becker reveals how governments read your messages, why Jeffrey Epstein was a construct, secrets from White House and CIA protection, and how to trust your gut and stay safe in a digital world! Gavin de Becker is a security and violence prevention expert with over 50 years of experience, and founder of Gavin de Becker & Associates. He is widely considered to be the leading expert on anti-assassination strategies, and is a best-selling author whose books on the prevention of violence are published in 30-language. He explains: ◼️How to use fear to predict physical violence ◼️Why AI is the ultimate tool for government mass surveillance ◼️The J-A-C-A framework for identifying if someone will become violent ◼️Why your phone is never safe from government-level hacking ◼️The critical difference between true fear and basic anxiety 00:00 Intro 03:17 What Do I Really Do For People — And Why They Call Me In Crisis 04:35 Who Are My High-Profile Clients — And What That Reveals About Power 06:08 The Jeff Bezos Hack: What Actually Happened Behind The Scenes 13:03 The Epstein Files: What They Suggest — And Why It Still Matters 20:42 Was Epstein A Spy? The Question That Changes Everything 23:09 Inside Epstein’s Home: Why The Cameras And Mics Matter 24:22 How Secret Recordings Could Be Used By A Foreign Adversary 26:52 Why Would Epstein Build Ties With Podcast Hosts? What Was The Strategy? 29:06 The Unreleased Epstein Files: What Could Still Be Hidden? 31:25 Why Governments Lie — And What They’re Protecting 34:36 How My View Of Reality Challenges What Most People Believe 40:21 Are We Being Manipulated To Fight Each Other? Who Benefits? 42:44 What Happens If Society Declines — And How Prepared Are We? 48:19 Ads 50:30 Did They Have Today’s Technology Decades Ago? What This Means 53:04 Why You Must Trust Your Intuition — Before It Costs You 58:43 Why We Override Our Gut Instincts — And The Price We Pay 1:02:49 How Childhood Experiences Shape You — And How To Break The Pattern 1:11:04 Ads 1:12:50 What’s Real And What Isn’t? How To Stay Grounded In A Distorted World 1:16:48 Why Trust In Major Institutions Is Eroding — And What Comes Next 1:21:11 The Hidden Costs Of Big Corporations — What We Overlook 1:24:08 How To Live A Fulfilling Life When The World Feels Unstable 1:34:01 Why The Gift Of Fear Resonated So Deeply — And Why It Still Does 1:36:53 Where Meaning Comes From — And How To Build A Life With Purpose Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Gavin: Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1wkYrYW You can purchase Gavin’s book, ‘The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DDQWNis The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven Factor: https://factormeals.com/diary50off with code DIARY50OFF

World-renowned security expert Gavin de Becker reveals how governments read your messages, why Jeffrey Epstein was a construct, secrets from White House and CIA protection, and how to trust your gut and stay safe in a digital world! Gavin de Becker is a security and violence prevention expert with over 50 years of experience, and founder of Gavin de Becker & Associates. He is widely considered to be the leading expert on anti-assassination strategies, and is a best-selling author whose books on the prevention of violence are published in 30-language. He explains: ◼️How to use fear to predict physical violence ◼️Why AI is the ultimate tool for government mass surveillance ◼️The J-A-C-A framework for identifying if someone will become violent ◼️Why your phone is never safe from government-level hacking ◼️The critical difference between true fear and basic anxiety 00:00 Intro 03:17 What Do I Really Do For People — And Why They Call Me In Crisis 04:35 Who Are My High-Profile Clients — And What That Reveals About Power 06:08 The Jeff Bezos Hack: What Actually Happened Behind The Scenes 13:03 The Epstein Files: What They Suggest — And Why It Still Matters 20:42 Was Epstein A Spy? The Question That Changes Everything 23:09 Inside Epstein’s Home: Why The Cameras And Mics Matter 24:22 How Secret Recordings Could Be Used By A Foreign Adversary 26:52 Why Would Epstein Build Ties With Podcast Hosts? What Was The Strategy? 29:06 The Unreleased Epstein Files: What Could Still Be Hidden? 31:25 Why Governments Lie — And What They’re Protecting 34:36 How My View Of Reality Challenges What Most People Believe 40:21 Are We Being Manipulated To Fight Each Other? Who Benefits? 42:44 What Happens If Society Declines — And How Prepared Are We? 48:19 Ads 50:30 Did They Have Today’s Technology Decades Ago? What This Means 53:04 Why You Must Trust Your Intuition — Before It Costs You 58:43 Why We Override Our Gut Instincts — And The Price We Pay 1:02:49 How Childhood Experiences Shape You — And How To Break The Pattern 1:11:04 Ads 1:12:50 What’s Real And What Isn’t? How To Stay Grounded In A Distorted World 1:16:48 Why Trust In Major Institutions Is Eroding — And What Comes Next 1:21:11 The Hidden Costs Of Big Corporations — What We Overlook 1:24:08 How To Live A Fulfilling Life When The World Feels Unstable 1:34:01 Why The Gift Of Fear Resonated So Deeply — And Why It Still Does 1:36:53 Where Meaning Comes From — And How To Build A Life With Purpose Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Gavin: Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1wkYrYW You can purchase Gavin’s book, ‘The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DDQWNis The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven Factor: https://factormeals.com/diary50off with code DIARY50OFF

fullTop CIA Security Advisor: Jeffrey Epstein Epstein Was A Made Up Person & They Can See Your Messages!8f9525eb-a867-4981-a44a-0d1a5dc76457Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +00006291https://216.73.216.191/allTags Watch Out for Sheep Read: Psalm 139:1-12; John 10:11-15 “I shouldn’t have let you see my test paper,” Teo said as he and his friend Joel rode the bus home after school. “I think I should tell Mr. Grant I cheated.” “Why would you do that?” asked Joel. “You didn’t cheat. I did.” “But I helped you,” said Teo, “so I cheated too.” “We’ll never do it again, so nobody will know,” said Joel. “Nobody saw us.” “God did,” said Teo. “He sees everything.” “You mean God spies on us?” Joel asked. “No, but He sees what we do. It’s more like, well…” Teo sighed, not sure how to explain what he meant. That evening Joel went with Teo’s family to a basketball game in another town. On the way home, they met a car on a two-lane country road. Teo’s dad squinted. “That guy should dim his lights,” he said. “They’re blinding me!” “Look out!” Mom exclaimed. “There’s a—” The brakes squealed and the car swerved, then stopped with a thud. A sheep had wandered into the road through a broken fence, but nobody was hurt—not even the sheep. The car had hit a fencepost but wasn’t badly damaged. “Well, that was exciting,” Joel said when they dropped him off a couple hours later. “It’s lucky nobody got hurt.” “It was more than luck,” Teo’s mom said. “God was watching over us.” “That’s it!” said Teo. “That’s what I meant earlier today. God watches us to protect us, not just to catch us doing something bad.” Dad nodded. “The Bible says Jesus watches those who trust in Him like a Shepherd watching over His sheep. He takes care of us, and when we wander away from Him and do things that are wrong, He offers us forgiveness.” Joel found Teo at school the next morning. “I’ve been thinking,” he said, “and, well, if you still want to tell Mr. Grant about the test, I’ll go with you.” He sighed. “Do you think God will see us do that too?” “He sure will!” said Teo. “And if we tell Him we’re sorry for cheating, He’ll forgive us.” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Did you know that God always sees you? Nothing you do—good or bad—is hidden from Him. He knows we all sin by doing things that are wrong. That’s why Jesus died for our sins—so we could be forgiven. If you’ve done something wrong, confess it to Him and accept His forgiveness. Then trust Him to watch over you as your Good Shepherd. Today's Key Verse: The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. Proverbs 15:3 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God sees everything

Read: Psalm 139:1-12; John 10:11-15 “I shouldn’t have let you see my test paper,” Teo said as he and his friend Joel rode the bus home after school. “I think I should tell Mr. Grant I cheated.” “Why would you do that?” asked Joel. “You didn’t cheat. I did.” “But I helped you,” said Teo, “so I cheated too.” “We’ll never do it again, so nobody will know,” said Joel. “Nobody saw us.” “God did,” said Teo. “He sees everything.” “You mean God spies on us?” Joel asked. “No, but He sees what we do. It’s more like, well…” Teo sighed, not sure how to explain what he meant. That evening Joel went with Teo’s family to a basketball game in another town. On the way home, they met a car on a two-lane country road. Teo’s dad squinted. “That guy should dim his lights,” he said. “They’re blinding me!” “Look out!” Mom exclaimed. “There’s a—” The brakes squealed and the car swerved, then stopped with a thud. A sheep had wandered into the road through a broken fence, but nobody was hurt—not even the sheep. The car had hit a fencepost but wasn’t badly damaged. “Well, that was exciting,” Joel said when they dropped him off a couple hours later. “It’s lucky nobody got hurt.” “It was more than luck,” Teo’s mom said. “God was watching over us.” “That’s it!” said Teo. “That’s what I meant earlier today. God watches us to protect us, not just to catch us doing something bad.” Dad nodded. “The Bible says Jesus watches those who trust in Him like a Shepherd watching over His sheep. He takes care of us, and when we wander away from Him and do things that are wrong, He offers us forgiveness.” Joel found Teo at school the next morning. “I’ve been thinking,” he said, “and, well, if you still want to tell Mr. Grant about the test, I’ll go with you.” He sighed. “Do you think God will see us do that too?” “He sure will!” said Teo. “And if we tell Him we’re sorry for cheating, He’ll forgive us.” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Did you know that God always sees you? Nothing you do—good or bad—is hidden from Him. He knows we all sin by doing things that are wrong. That’s why Jesus died for our sins—so we could be forgiven. If you’ve done something wrong, confess it to Him and accept His forgiveness. Then trust Him to watch over you as your Good Shepherd. Today's Key Verse: The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. Proverbs 15:3 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God sees everything

Watch Out for Sheep 3d9a4dee-990e-41c4-8f1f-0dd5c629bf6fSun, 01 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2026) Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today's readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today's readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2026)18d29c0c-460d-41f4-b37a-ce15363b8bb7Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: God Sends His Only Son (2026) Fr. Mike emphasizes that God did not have to do anything for us after the Fall, yet he sent us his only Son, and through his Son, we have received grace upon grace. We learn that the transmission of the Christian faith consists of proclaiming Jesus Christ to lead others to faith in him. If we are called to teach him, we must first have a relationship with him. Just as the Apostles burned with a desire to spread the Good News, we too are called to catechize and deliver the word of Christ as his spokesmen on Earth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 422-429. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike emphasizes that God did not have to do anything for us after the Fall, yet he sent us his only Son, and through his Son, we have received grace upon grace. We learn that the transmission of the Christian faith consists of proclaiming Jesus Christ to lead others to faith in him. If we are called to teach him, we must first have a relationship with him. Just as the Apostles burned with a desire to spread the Good News, we too are called to catechize and deliver the word of Christ as his spokesmen on Earth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 422-429. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 60: God Sends His Only Son (2026)f84d6a88-7f9f-423c-bbe2-3adb31e9d5ccSun, 01 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEpisode 123147: 3/1/26 Autobiography: Title Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent Every story has a title. Does one moment define the whole thing? There is often a speech that lives inside each of us. That speech can become the title of our story. Is that title marked by resentment? Or is there a larger event that can define our lives? Mass Readings from March 1, 2026: Genesis 12:1-4a Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 222 Timothy 1:8b-10 Matthew 17:1-9

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent Every story has a title. Does one moment define the whole thing? There is often a speech that lives inside each of us. That speech can become the title of our story. Is that title marked by resentment? Or is there a larger event that can define our lives? Mass Readings from March 1, 2026: Genesis 12:1-4a Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 222 Timothy 1:8b-10 Matthew 17:1-9

fullEpisode 123147: 3/1/26 Autobiography: Title11bb8658-e179-4725-a7cf-e118f7daf213Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:15:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Prayer Actually Does to a Man | Fr. Ken Geraci & John HeinenPrayer becomes one of two things: a religious obligation or a strategy to get results. But it's not a productivity tool. It’s not emotional therapy. And it’s not a way to convince God of anything. In this week’s Lent series, Fr. Ken Geraci and John Heinen cut through the purpose of prayer. If fasting makes room, prayer is where union happens. Prayer is where control dies, and where a man learns to be with God instead of trying to manage Him. Fr. Ken breaks down why so many men stall in prayer: they measure success by feelings, clarity, or outcomes. But real prayer is about fidelity, surrender, and transformation. It is less about talking and more about consenting to be changed. 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentleman.lpages.co/l... 🟢 Join us as we go Into the Desert with Fr. Ken Geraci -⁠ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/lent 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/t... COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prayer becomes one of two things: a religious obligation or a strategy to get results. But it's not a productivity tool. It’s not emotional therapy. And it’s not a way to convince God of anything. In this week’s Lent series, Fr. Ken Geraci and John Heinen cut through the purpose of prayer. If fasting makes room, prayer is where union happens. Prayer is where control dies, and where a man learns to be with God instead of trying to manage Him. Fr. Ken breaks down why so many men stall in prayer: they measure success by feelings, clarity, or outcomes. But real prayer is about fidelity, surrender, and transformation. It is less about talking and more about consenting to be changed. 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentleman.lpages.co/l... 🟢 Join us as we go Into the Desert with Fr. Ken Geraci -⁠ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/lent 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/t... COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusWhat Prayer Actually Does to a Man | Fr. Ken Geraci & John Heinenf8e32f28-fdae-4e4f-b2e0-083b88a1fe0aSat, 28 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000860https://216.73.216.191/allTags Hope Springs Up Read: Revelation 21:1-5 Luke peered out the van’s window as his dad drove down the cemetery’s narrow path past rows and rows of small gray tombstones. Snow and ice covered the ground from the last winter storm. When they reached the last row of tombstones, Dad pulled to the side of the road and turned off the engine. They all got out of the van, and Mom opened the back door and pulled out a colorful cross made of purple flowers. Purple had been Luke’s grandma’s favorite color. Luke pulled his hood tightly around his head as he and his parents walked slowly down the row of graves. He counted the tombstones as they passed each one. He knew his grandma’s grave was the seventh in the row. When they reached it, the family stopped and read the inscription once again: Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. They stood silently for a moment as a bitter wind pierced the air. Then Luke spoke up. “It’s so sad and depressing coming out here.” He looked around the cemetery and shivered. “Just thinking about how many dead people are buried in these graves gives me chills.” Dad put his arm around Luke. “I know, buddy. But we know the grave’s not the end. We have hope for eternal life. Jesus said He is the resurrection and the life and that anyone who believes in Him will live forever.” Mom nodded. “Grandma trusted Jesus as her Savior, so she is with Him now. Even though our physical bodies die, Jesus promises to always be with those who trust in Him—even in death. After we die, we go to be with Him, and one day He will give us new bodies that will never die.” Dad gave Luke a pat on the shoulder. “Nothing beats that hope.” “Do you want to put the flowers on Grandma’s grave?” Mom asked, holding out the flowered cross. Luke took the cross and stooped down beside his grandmother’s tombstone. He pushed the stake down firmly into the ground. As he started to stand up, he noticed something green behind the grave. A few blades of grass were poking up out of the snow. There in the cemetery, out of the deadness of winter, the new life of spring was on its way. –Vanessa Small How about you? Do you know someone who has died? Are you afraid of dying yourself? Death can be a difficult reality to face, but those who trust in Jesus have hope beyond the grave. If you don’t know Jesus as your Savior, you can trust in Him today. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) If you do know Him, share the hope you have with others so they can have eternal life with Jesus too. Today's Key Verse: Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.” John 11:25 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Christians have hope for eternal life

Read: Revelation 21:1-5 Luke peered out the van’s window as his dad drove down the cemetery’s narrow path past rows and rows of small gray tombstones. Snow and ice covered the ground from the last winter storm. When they reached the last row of tombstones, Dad pulled to the side of the road and turned off the engine. They all got out of the van, and Mom opened the back door and pulled out a colorful cross made of purple flowers. Purple had been Luke’s grandma’s favorite color. Luke pulled his hood tightly around his head as he and his parents walked slowly down the row of graves. He counted the tombstones as they passed each one. He knew his grandma’s grave was the seventh in the row. When they reached it, the family stopped and read the inscription once again: Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. They stood silently for a moment as a bitter wind pierced the air. Then Luke spoke up. “It’s so sad and depressing coming out here.” He looked around the cemetery and shivered. “Just thinking about how many dead people are buried in these graves gives me chills.” Dad put his arm around Luke. “I know, buddy. But we know the grave’s not the end. We have hope for eternal life. Jesus said He is the resurrection and the life and that anyone who believes in Him will live forever.” Mom nodded. “Grandma trusted Jesus as her Savior, so she is with Him now. Even though our physical bodies die, Jesus promises to always be with those who trust in Him—even in death. After we die, we go to be with Him, and one day He will give us new bodies that will never die.” Dad gave Luke a pat on the shoulder. “Nothing beats that hope.” “Do you want to put the flowers on Grandma’s grave?” Mom asked, holding out the flowered cross. Luke took the cross and stooped down beside his grandmother’s tombstone. He pushed the stake down firmly into the ground. As he started to stand up, he noticed something green behind the grave. A few blades of grass were poking up out of the snow. There in the cemetery, out of the deadness of winter, the new life of spring was on its way. –Vanessa Small How about you? Do you know someone who has died? Are you afraid of dying yourself? Death can be a difficult reality to face, but those who trust in Jesus have hope beyond the grave. If you don’t know Jesus as your Savior, you can trust in Him today. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) If you do know Him, share the hope you have with others so they can have eternal life with Jesus too. Today's Key Verse: Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.” John 11:25 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Christians have hope for eternal life

Hope Springs Up afafc4bc-95d0-4643-9ecf-b91a426046dbSat, 28 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Obligations to God (2026) As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 59: Obligations to God (2026)dbb51c8b-382e-45c4-9446-51ce60b610dbSat, 28 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Summary of The Fall (2026) We have arrived at the “nugget day” or the In Brief for the sections on The Father and Original Sin. Fr. Mike reiterates the important idea that every human person is good, but every human person is also broken. This brokenness and inclination towards sin is called concupiscence. However, as St. Paul reminds us “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). Fr. Mike concludes with the sentiment of hope that we believe that the world has been established and set free by God’s love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 413-421. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have arrived at the “nugget day” or the In Brief for the sections on The Father and Original Sin. Fr. Mike reiterates the important idea that every human person is good, but every human person is also broken. This brokenness and inclination towards sin is called concupiscence. However, as St. Paul reminds us “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). Fr. Mike concludes with the sentiment of hope that we believe that the world has been established and set free by God’s love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 413-421. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 59: Summary of The Fall (2026)6f4d35bc-963f-48fa-80ad-91de772107e2Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsbeing alone isn't the answerHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about grace within the church. In most cases, it is relatively easy for us to extend grace to those around us who are in the world and it's not always as easy to extend that same grace to those who are are in the body of Christ. We all recieve grace from God and when we understand and recieve that, we are then able to equally extend that same grace to others. "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32 _____________________________________________ ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help ➤ Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ College Women, to start a Delight chapter on your campus or to learn more information visit ➤  www.delightministries.com/startadelight ☆ For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to ➤ 3DayBlinds.com/COFFEE ☆ Go to ➤ cozyearth.com/COFFEE for up to 20% off! ☆ Go to ➤ brooklynbedding.com and use code COFFEE at checkout for 30% off sitewide ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about grace within the church. In most cases, it is relatively easy for us to extend grace to those around us who are in the world and it's not always as easy to extend that same grace to those who are are in the body of Christ. We all recieve grace from God and when we understand and recieve that, we are then able to equally extend that same grace to others. "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32 _____________________________________________ ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help ➤ Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ College Women, to start a Delight chapter on your campus or to learn more information visit ➤  www.delightministries.com/startadelight ☆ For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to ➤ 3DayBlinds.com/COFFEE ☆ Go to ➤ cozyearth.com/COFFEE for up to 20% off! ☆ Go to ➤ brooklynbedding.com and use code COFFEE at checkout for 30% off sitewide ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullbeing alone isn't the answer5810915b-e3e3-461b-9614-c4cc0f91bd8aFri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLust & Deception | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   This week we dive into the story of a man who had God's favor but chose to follow his own desires instead of God's direction. Compromise, pride, and distraction can pull us away from purpose, even when we're called and anointed. Proof that even the strongest fall when they forget who their strength comes from.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB.   Branch Basics Non toxic, plant and mineral based cleaning essentials that are safe for your home and family. Get 15% off your order at BranchBasics.com/GGB using code GGB.   PolicyGenius Easily compare life insurance options and secure your family's future today. Get started at PolicyGenius.com/GGB.   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer.   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb

Hiiii GGB!   This week we dive into the story of a man who had God's favor but chose to follow his own desires instead of God's direction. Compromise, pride, and distraction can pull us away from purpose, even when we're called and anointed. Proof that even the strongest fall when they forget who their strength comes from.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB.   Branch Basics Non toxic, plant and mineral based cleaning essentials that are safe for your home and family. Get 15% off your order at BranchBasics.com/GGB using code GGB.   PolicyGenius Easily compare life insurance options and secure your family's future today. Get started at PolicyGenius.com/GGB.   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer.   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb

fullLust & Deception | Girls Gone Bible3faa90e0-1cb8-4ae4-a170-cee7ebf63422Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBreaking Curses and Confronting The Enemy with Michael MillerMichael Miller is a pastor and speaker who has prayed for thousands of people to experience freedom from demonic attacks. These are his stories and lessons learned from his many battles against that ancient adversary. Thank you to our sponsors Miracle Made- Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.” Qualia- Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/EXFILES to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code EXFILES. Wild Alaskan- Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES. Graza- Take your food to the next level with Graza. Visit https://graza.co/EXFILES and use promo code EXFILES today for 10% off your first order of olive oil! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Miller is a pastor and speaker who has prayed for thousands of people to experience freedom from demonic attacks. These are his stories and lessons learned from his many battles against that ancient adversary. Thank you to our sponsors Miracle Made- Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.” Qualia- Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/EXFILES to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code EXFILES. Wild Alaskan- Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES. Graza- Take your food to the next level with Graza. Visit https://graza.co/EXFILES and use promo code EXFILES today for 10% off your first order of olive oil! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullBreaking Curses and Confronting The Enemy with Michael Miller01c87479-e189-4a0f-83f5-0cf36b334b8bFri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Your Excuses Will Destroy You, To Be Disciplined Is To Be Free!Jocko Willink is a former US Navy SEAL commander, leadership consultant, and bestselling author known for his work on discipline, responsibility, and leadership under pressure. In this moment, Jocko challenges how most people think about discipline, balance, and personal responsibility, arguing that what might sound restrictive is actually a powerful source of freedom, clarity, and direction. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/0tKcIMNBC0b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/mqo8YXQBC0b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Jocko Willink: https://jocko.com/

Jocko Willink is a former US Navy SEAL commander, leadership consultant, and bestselling author known for his work on discipline, responsibility, and leadership under pressure. In this moment, Jocko challenges how most people think about discipline, balance, and personal responsibility, arguing that what might sound restrictive is actually a powerful source of freedom, clarity, and direction. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/0tKcIMNBC0b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/mqo8YXQBC0b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Jocko Willink: https://jocko.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Your Excuses Will Destroy You, To Be Disciplined Is To Be Free!ea2970f2-575a-43ea-8683-9bd3ff8795a5Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +00001442https://216.73.216.191/allTags Silent Friend Read: Philippians 2:1-4 “Hey, Dad.” Kwan plopped down on the couch next to his father. “Today I tried to be kind like Jesus, but it didn’t work.” “Really?” asked Dad. “What happened?” “I tried to be friendly to Jayden—he’s new at school—but he’d hardly talk to me. I asked if he wanted to sit with me at lunch, and he said no. During recess I asked him if he wanted to play, and he just shrugged and said, ‘I don’t think so.’ He must not want friends.” “Any idea why he acted that way?” asked Dad. “Well, Jackson’s aunt knows Jayden’s mom, and he said Jayden had to change schools because his dad is in jail and his mom had to sell their house and move to an apartment.” “It sounds like Jayden has a lot of things on his mind,” said Dad. “I know, but doesn’t he need a friend?” asked Kwan. Dad nodded. “Remember when you broke your leg and your friends came over with books and games to cheer you up? As I recall, you weren’t very interested in them that day. Your pain medicine made you sleepy, but if you didn’t take it, your leg hurt too much. You didn’t feel good enough to do anything.” “Yeah,” Kwan said. “That was a bad day.” “You were healing, so you needed space. Jayden may need time too. With all the difficult things that have happened in his life recently, he must be hurting. He might not have enough energy to make new friends right now. Maybe you can ask Jesus to show you another way you can be a friend to him.” That’s when Kwan got an idea. He took a piece of paper and wrote, Jayden—I’m sorry if I bugged you today. I won’t do that anymore. How about I be your silent friend? If you want to play with me, just let me know, okay? Kwan. The next morning, Jayden was standing alone on the school playground, so Kwan walked over and handed him the note. “What’s this?” asked Jayden. Kwan decided to remain a silent friend, so he just smiled. As he left, he glanced back over his shoulder. Jayden was reading the note, and Kwan thought he saw a little smile appear on his face. –Janice M. Jones How about you? Are you sensitive to how other kids feel? Be friendly with others, but don’t be upset if someone wants to be left alone. They may be dealing with difficult things and not want to talk about them. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still be a friend to them. Pray about the situation and ask Jesus to show you how you can help. Show His kindness to those who are hurting. Today's Key Verse: Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Be sensitive to the feelings of others

Read: Philippians 2:1-4 “Hey, Dad.” Kwan plopped down on the couch next to his father. “Today I tried to be kind like Jesus, but it didn’t work.” “Really?” asked Dad. “What happened?” “I tried to be friendly to Jayden—he’s new at school—but he’d hardly talk to me. I asked if he wanted to sit with me at lunch, and he said no. During recess I asked him if he wanted to play, and he just shrugged and said, ‘I don’t think so.’ He must not want friends.” “Any idea why he acted that way?” asked Dad. “Well, Jackson’s aunt knows Jayden’s mom, and he said Jayden had to change schools because his dad is in jail and his mom had to sell their house and move to an apartment.” “It sounds like Jayden has a lot of things on his mind,” said Dad. “I know, but doesn’t he need a friend?” asked Kwan. Dad nodded. “Remember when you broke your leg and your friends came over with books and games to cheer you up? As I recall, you weren’t very interested in them that day. Your pain medicine made you sleepy, but if you didn’t take it, your leg hurt too much. You didn’t feel good enough to do anything.” “Yeah,” Kwan said. “That was a bad day.” “You were healing, so you needed space. Jayden may need time too. With all the difficult things that have happened in his life recently, he must be hurting. He might not have enough energy to make new friends right now. Maybe you can ask Jesus to show you another way you can be a friend to him.” That’s when Kwan got an idea. He took a piece of paper and wrote, Jayden—I’m sorry if I bugged you today. I won’t do that anymore. How about I be your silent friend? If you want to play with me, just let me know, okay? Kwan. The next morning, Jayden was standing alone on the school playground, so Kwan walked over and handed him the note. “What’s this?” asked Jayden. Kwan decided to remain a silent friend, so he just smiled. As he left, he glanced back over his shoulder. Jayden was reading the note, and Kwan thought he saw a little smile appear on his face. –Janice M. Jones How about you? Are you sensitive to how other kids feel? Be friendly with others, but don’t be upset if someone wants to be left alone. They may be dealing with difficult things and not want to talk about them. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still be a friend to them. Pray about the situation and ask Jesus to show you how you can help. Show His kindness to those who are hurting. Today's Key Verse: Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Be sensitive to the feelings of others

Silent Friend 2b17f6e4-0b5b-45e5-b37f-9f73f060bc57Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: A Chosen People (2026) Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God's chosen people because they have a key mission. Today's readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God's chosen people because they have a key mission. Today's readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 58: A Chosen People (2026)80f7fb20-1891-4e9e-8139-d551d022acfcFri, 27 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle (2026) Fr. Mike explores the hard battle which each and every one of us must face, the battle with sin. Together, we examine the mystery of us being both free and under the power of the Devil. Fr. Mike emphasizes that if we are unaware of our wounded nature, it can lead to grave errors in our own lives. If we have an attitude that, “since I’m made good, then everything I’m drawn to must be good,” we can fall into temptation and evil. We conclude on a hopeful note; however, that even after we sinned, God did not abandon us to the “domain of death,” and with God’s grace, evil will never have the last word. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 407-412. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the hard battle which each and every one of us must face, the battle with sin. Together, we examine the mystery of us being both free and under the power of the Devil. Fr. Mike emphasizes that if we are unaware of our wounded nature, it can lead to grave errors in our own lives. If we have an attitude that, “since I’m made good, then everything I’m drawn to must be good,” we can fall into temptation and evil. We conclude on a hopeful note; however, that even after we sinned, God did not abandon us to the “domain of death,” and with God’s grace, evil will never have the last word. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 407-412. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle (2026)83313033-d93a-4c52-9077-66321303b3f7Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Best Thing I’ve Ever Done for Lent So often we focus our Lent on discipline, willpower, and perfection. But the goal isn’t perfection. The goal is union. Fr. Mike Schmitz shares that the most powerful thing he ever did for Lent wasn’t adding more prayers, books, or practices, instead it was choosing silence. See how this simple step can transform your Lent and bring you closer to the Lord than ever before!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

So often we focus our Lent on discipline, willpower, and perfection. But the goal isn’t perfection. The goal is union. Fr. Mike Schmitz shares that the most powerful thing he ever did for Lent wasn’t adding more prayers, books, or practices, instead it was choosing silence. See how this simple step can transform your Lent and bring you closer to the Lord than ever before!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Best Thing I’ve Ever Done for Lent208e0bc5-911f-47df-ae30-75ad3043c39bThu, 26 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#960 - Luke 23:1-25 – Jesus Before PilotThis episode is part 49 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Because the jewish leaders don't have the authority to kill Jesus, they bring him before the Roman governor and at first finds him inocent. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 49 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Because the jewish leaders don't have the authority to kill Jesus, they bring him before the Roman governor and at first finds him inocent. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#960 - Luke 23:1-25 – Jesus Before Pilot5b1636c9-8d88-400e-86c6-4fc171d90c00Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000543https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow We Treat Women Reveals This About Us (It Never Lies)How a man treats women is never a side issue. It is one of the clearest revelations of his interior life, where it is at and even where it is going. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt explore why masculinity is tested not in dominance, intellect, or achievement, but in whether a man honors, protects, and reverences the feminine. From the way a man looks at women in public, to how he speaks about them in private, to how he carries the emotional and spiritual weight of his marriage, the conversation exposes the subtle ways men either elevate women to their proper dignity or reduce them for personal use. Do you protect or consume?   This episode moves beyond surface-level advice and into formation and practical use. John and Devin address lust, resentment, spiritual passivity, and the quiet temptation to withdraw when love becomes costly. They examine why a husband’s response to his wife shapes the entire atmosphere of a home, and why a man’s relationship with woman ultimately reflects something deeper about his relationship with God. The path forward is not control, but self-gift; not avoidance, but reverent strength.   🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com   🟢 Into the Desert with Fr. Ken Geraci -⁠ https://catholicgentleman.lpages.co/into-the-desert/   👉 Devin Schadt’s book  - - LEAD - Daily Devotional for Men - https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/products/lead-daily-devontions-for-every-man - The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20   Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How a man treats women is never a side issue. It is one of the clearest revelations of his interior life, where it is at and even where it is going. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt explore why masculinity is tested not in dominance, intellect, or achievement, but in whether a man honors, protects, and reverences the feminine. From the way a man looks at women in public, to how he speaks about them in private, to how he carries the emotional and spiritual weight of his marriage, the conversation exposes the subtle ways men either elevate women to their proper dignity or reduce them for personal use. Do you protect or consume?   This episode moves beyond surface-level advice and into formation and practical use. John and Devin address lust, resentment, spiritual passivity, and the quiet temptation to withdraw when love becomes costly. They examine why a husband’s response to his wife shapes the entire atmosphere of a home, and why a man’s relationship with woman ultimately reflects something deeper about his relationship with God. The path forward is not control, but self-gift; not avoidance, but reverent strength.   🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com   🟢 Into the Desert with Fr. Ken Geraci -⁠ https://catholicgentleman.lpages.co/into-the-desert/   👉 Devin Schadt’s book  - - LEAD - Daily Devotional for Men - https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/products/lead-daily-devontions-for-every-man - The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20   Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow We Treat Women Reveals This About Us (It Never Lies)8a0ae5cb-f26e-4582-8eb2-0ab78015a297Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +00004488https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPregnancy Diet Expert: The Pregnancy Diet That Rewrites DNA! Why Pregnant Moms Are Being Lied To!Glucose Goddess Jessie Inchauspé exposes the pregnancy diet rewriting your baby’s DNA, how sugar in pregnancy spikes insulin, and the simple protein and supplement fixes most mothers miss! Jessie Inchauspé is a world-renowned biochemist and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement. She is the international bestselling author of books such as ‘The Glucose Goddess Method, and her latest book is ‘9 Months That Count Forever’. She explains: ◼️How glucose spikes in the womb program a baby’s future diabetes risk ◼️The 4 specific hacks to reduce blood sugar spikes by up to 75% ◼️Why eating 28 eggs a week is essential for infant brain development ◼️The link between glucose levels and ADHD ◼️How to stop sugar cravings in just 4 weeks Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Jessie: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4qaUx1w  YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DGazyDp  TikTok - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6wk21Fo  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EZGPu7m  You can pre-order Jessie’s book ‘9 Months That Count Forever’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6nFPyYW  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Cometeer: https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order WHOOP: https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO for one month free

Glucose Goddess Jessie Inchauspé exposes the pregnancy diet rewriting your baby’s DNA, how sugar in pregnancy spikes insulin, and the simple protein and supplement fixes most mothers miss! Jessie Inchauspé is a world-renowned biochemist and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement. She is the international bestselling author of books such as ‘The Glucose Goddess Method, and her latest book is ‘9 Months That Count Forever’. She explains: ◼️How glucose spikes in the womb program a baby’s future diabetes risk ◼️The 4 specific hacks to reduce blood sugar spikes by up to 75% ◼️Why eating 28 eggs a week is essential for infant brain development ◼️The link between glucose levels and ADHD ◼️How to stop sugar cravings in just 4 weeks Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Jessie: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4qaUx1w  YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DGazyDp  TikTok - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6wk21Fo  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EZGPu7m  You can pre-order Jessie’s book ‘9 Months That Count Forever’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6nFPyYW  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Cometeer: https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order WHOOP: https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO for one month free

fullPregnancy Diet Expert: The Pregnancy Diet That Rewrites DNA! Why Pregnant Moms Are Being Lied To!1342a052-f74a-4107-ae28-f0f764ab986fThu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +00005777https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Feast of the Heart Read: Psalm 33:20-22 Aisha very carefully rolled onto her side, trying to get a little more comfortable. At least she was feeling a little better than earlier. A quiet knock sounded on her door, and Dad came in. “Do you think you could handle some soup?” he asked. Aisha shook her head. “I’m sorry you have to miss Vivian’s party,” Dad said. “Me too, but I told Vivian she could come over here next weekend. We could have a late birthday celebration—just the two of us.” Aisha rolled over onto her back. “Dad, could you get me another blanket? I’m cold.” “Sure, honey. Got one right here.” Aisha smiled as her dad covered her up all the way to her chin. “I’m glad you stayed home from work to take care of me today. When I feel better, can we play a game?” “That’s a good idea.” Dad sat down on the edge of the bed. “Know what, honey? I appreciate you not getting upset about missing Vivian’s party. Her mom always fixes a big feast for you kids, and I know how much you enjoy it.” “Yeah,” said Aisha, “but it sure doesn’t sound good today.” “Well, you and I are having a feast right here at home.” Aisha opened her eyes in surprise. “A feast? But I can’t eat anything right now, and all you had was soup. That’s not a feast!” “Not a physical feast,” said Dad. “A spiritual one. The Bible says that when we have a cheerful heart, we have a continual feast. When we remember the hope we have in Jesus—even on bad days—we feast on His goodness and grace, and that affects our attitude and how we respond when things don’t go our way. We can be joyful even in hard times knowing He saved us and is always with us and will one day come back to make all things new—including giving us new bodies that will never get sick.” Aisha laid her head back on her pillow and sighed. “I can’t wait for that!” Dad adjusted Aisha’s blanket and turned out the light. “Get some rest now, and before you know it, you’ll be able to give your stomach a feast too.” –Mary F. Watkins How about you? Are you having a feast today? It’s no fun to feel sick or have to deal with other hard things. At times like that, you probably wouldn’t describe yourself as cheerful. But if you focus on Jesus and His love and promises—even in times of disappointment—He can help you keep a cheerful attitude. This gives you a different kind of feast—a feeling of joy in spite of circumstances. Today's Key Verse: The cheerful heart has a continual feast. Proverbs 15:15 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus even on hard days

Read: Psalm 33:20-22 Aisha very carefully rolled onto her side, trying to get a little more comfortable. At least she was feeling a little better than earlier. A quiet knock sounded on her door, and Dad came in. “Do you think you could handle some soup?” he asked. Aisha shook her head. “I’m sorry you have to miss Vivian’s party,” Dad said. “Me too, but I told Vivian she could come over here next weekend. We could have a late birthday celebration—just the two of us.” Aisha rolled over onto her back. “Dad, could you get me another blanket? I’m cold.” “Sure, honey. Got one right here.” Aisha smiled as her dad covered her up all the way to her chin. “I’m glad you stayed home from work to take care of me today. When I feel better, can we play a game?” “That’s a good idea.” Dad sat down on the edge of the bed. “Know what, honey? I appreciate you not getting upset about missing Vivian’s party. Her mom always fixes a big feast for you kids, and I know how much you enjoy it.” “Yeah,” said Aisha, “but it sure doesn’t sound good today.” “Well, you and I are having a feast right here at home.” Aisha opened her eyes in surprise. “A feast? But I can’t eat anything right now, and all you had was soup. That’s not a feast!” “Not a physical feast,” said Dad. “A spiritual one. The Bible says that when we have a cheerful heart, we have a continual feast. When we remember the hope we have in Jesus—even on bad days—we feast on His goodness and grace, and that affects our attitude and how we respond when things don’t go our way. We can be joyful even in hard times knowing He saved us and is always with us and will one day come back to make all things new—including giving us new bodies that will never get sick.” Aisha laid her head back on her pillow and sighed. “I can’t wait for that!” Dad adjusted Aisha’s blanket and turned out the light. “Get some rest now, and before you know it, you’ll be able to give your stomach a feast too.” –Mary F. Watkins How about you? Are you having a feast today? It’s no fun to feel sick or have to deal with other hard things. At times like that, you probably wouldn’t describe yourself as cheerful. But if you focus on Jesus and His love and promises—even in times of disappointment—He can help you keep a cheerful attitude. This gives you a different kind of feast—a feeling of joy in spite of circumstances. Today's Key Verse: The cheerful heart has a continual feast. Proverbs 15:15 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus even on hard days

A Feast of the Heart 590f190d-bad2-4df1-a426-8cea41f1aa19Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2026) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2026)57fa2710-4e92-4362-9be8-d4e87a0a60ddThu, 26 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sin (2026) Fr. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. As Fr. Mike states, “Original sin broke the world.” Additionally, we explore the idea that although we are good, we are still broken. Fr. Mike also discusses how each and every one of us has an inclination towards evil and sin known as concupiscence. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 402-406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. As Fr. Mike states, “Original sin broke the world.” Additionally, we explore the idea that although we are good, we are still broken. Fr. Mike also discusses how each and every one of us has an inclination towards evil and sin known as concupiscence. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 402-406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sin (2026)9a1f02c4-b89e-423f-a6e6-9b513417a286Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#405: Follow Me: Jesus Calls Ordinary People- Mark part 4Mark 1:14-28 In today’s episode, we continue our series through the Gospel of Mark. Jesus walks along the Sea of Galilee and calls His first disciples—ordinary fishermen named Peter, Andrew, James, and John. With just two simple words, “Follow Me,” Jesus invites them into something completely new. In this episode, kids will: Walk alongside Jesus by the Sea of Galilee and imagine the sights and sounds of fishermen at work Learn what Jesus meant when He said, “I will make you fishers of men” Discover why Jesus taught with authority See Jesus’ power over darkness as He heals a man with an unclean spirit Be encouraged that Jesus seeks us first and lovingly calls ordinary people to follow Him We’ll also pause to talk about what it really means to follow Jesus today—at home, at school, and with our friends—and how God loves to use everyday people to share His good news with the world. At the end of the episode, we’ll pray together and share special listener shout-outs. Want to Go Deeper as a Family? If you’d like to join families who are making an impact in the lives of children all over the world—and receive beautiful, episode-matched resources that help busy families go further with each story—you can join the Kids Bible Stories Family Library. Inside the Family Library, you’ll find: Coloring pages and activity sheets for each episode Simple tools to help kids understand and remember God’s Word searchable, easy-to-use resources designed to fit real family life 👉 Explore the Family Library today. Thank you for being part of the Kids Bible Stories community and for helping keep this podcast free for families everywhere.

Mark 1:14-28 In today’s episode, we continue our series through the Gospel of Mark. Jesus walks along the Sea of Galilee and calls His first disciples—ordinary fishermen named Peter, Andrew, James, and John. With just two simple words, “Follow Me,” Jesus invites them into something completely new. In this episode, kids will: Walk alongside Jesus by the Sea of Galilee and imagine the sights and sounds of fishermen at work Learn what Jesus meant when He said, “I will make you fishers of men” Discover why Jesus taught with authority See Jesus’ power over darkness as He heals a man with an unclean spirit Be encouraged that Jesus seeks us first and lovingly calls ordinary people to follow Him We’ll also pause to talk about what it really means to follow Jesus today—at home, at school, and with our friends—and how God loves to use everyday people to share His good news with the world. At the end of the episode, we’ll pray together and share special listener shout-outs. Want to Go Deeper as a Family? If you’d like to join families who are making an impact in the lives of children all over the world—and receive beautiful, episode-matched resources that help busy families go further with each story—you can join the Kids Bible Stories Family Library. Inside the Family Library, you’ll find: Coloring pages and activity sheets for each episode Simple tools to help kids understand and remember God’s Word searchable, easy-to-use resources designed to fit real family life 👉 Explore the Family Library today. Thank you for being part of the Kids Bible Stories community and for helping keep this podcast free for families everywhere.

full#405: Follow Me: Jesus Calls Ordinary People- Mark part 452208c9f-ca14-4896-88a5-6dde5e873e82Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:01:00 +00001111https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJesus and Peter: Lent Series, Ep 2Father Martins continues our Lenten audio reflection. Thank you to Hallow for sponsoring this episode! Hallow.com/exfiles , start the Prayer40 challenge...it's not too late!!! Get 90 days free See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Father Martins continues our Lenten audio reflection. Thank you to Hallow for sponsoring this episode! Hallow.com/exfiles , start the Prayer40 challenge...it's not too late!!! Get 90 days free See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullJesus and Peter: Lent Series, Ep 27f411121-afdf-46cc-a16d-3be678cab66dWed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Bread to Eat Read: Psalm 119:33-40; Matthew 4:4 “Hi, Grandpa,” called Caleb as he and Abigail ran up the porch steps to their grandpa’s house. “Hi, yourself,” answered Grandpa with a grin. “What are you up to today?” “We got behind in learning our verses for Bible club,” said Abigail, “so we have to learn a whole bunch of them today. Mom said we could take a break and come over here for a while.” “Yeah,” said Caleb. “I just don’t see how I’m going to remember all those verses.” Grandpa smiled. “Do you know your locker combination? And what about your address? Aren’t they hard to remember?” Caleb shook his head. “They’re easy to remember because I use them all the time.” “I see,” said Grandpa. “In other words, we remember what we use in everyday life.” He sniffed the air. “Mmmm…I smell fresh bread!” Abigail opened the sack she was carrying. “Mom sent this loaf for you.” “How nice!” Grandpa took the bread and set it on the table next to the lamp. “It looks good there, don’t you think?” He sat down on the sofa and looked at the bread. Caleb stared at him. “You’re not going to leave it there, are you?” Grandpa smiled and shrugged. “What else should I do with it?” Abigail threw up her hands. “Eat it, of course! Just letting it sit there isn’t going to do you any good.” Grandpa nodded. “I agree. Bread doesn’t do us any good if it’s left on the table—and the Bible doesn’t do us any good if it’s left on the bookshelf! I’ll eat this bread and get energy from it, and if you regularly ‘eat’ God’s Word—if you read it and let it nourish your soul—it will help you grow in your relationship with Jesus. So keep learning those verses! The more you think about them and apply them to your everyday life, the easier they’ll be to remember.” “Okay, Grandpa,” said Caleb. “We’ll keep ‘eating’ God’s Word and ask Him to use it to help us grow.” “Good.” Grandpa picked up the loaf. “And now I’m going to eat some of your mother’s bread, and it will help me grow—around my middle!” He patted his stomach, and they all laughed. –Jan. L Hansen How about you? Where is your spiritual “bread”? Are you “eating” it—or is it just lying on a shelf? If you haven’t been reading the Bible, why not start now? You can begin with the suggested verses at the top of this page. Ask God to give you encouragement and direction as you think about what you read in His Word. Then trust Him to use it to help you grow in your faith. Today's Key Verse: Direct my steps by Your word. Psalm 119:133 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Read God’s Word

Read: Psalm 119:33-40; Matthew 4:4 “Hi, Grandpa,” called Caleb as he and Abigail ran up the porch steps to their grandpa’s house. “Hi, yourself,” answered Grandpa with a grin. “What are you up to today?” “We got behind in learning our verses for Bible club,” said Abigail, “so we have to learn a whole bunch of them today. Mom said we could take a break and come over here for a while.” “Yeah,” said Caleb. “I just don’t see how I’m going to remember all those verses.” Grandpa smiled. “Do you know your locker combination? And what about your address? Aren’t they hard to remember?” Caleb shook his head. “They’re easy to remember because I use them all the time.” “I see,” said Grandpa. “In other words, we remember what we use in everyday life.” He sniffed the air. “Mmmm…I smell fresh bread!” Abigail opened the sack she was carrying. “Mom sent this loaf for you.” “How nice!” Grandpa took the bread and set it on the table next to the lamp. “It looks good there, don’t you think?” He sat down on the sofa and looked at the bread. Caleb stared at him. “You’re not going to leave it there, are you?” Grandpa smiled and shrugged. “What else should I do with it?” Abigail threw up her hands. “Eat it, of course! Just letting it sit there isn’t going to do you any good.” Grandpa nodded. “I agree. Bread doesn’t do us any good if it’s left on the table—and the Bible doesn’t do us any good if it’s left on the bookshelf! I’ll eat this bread and get energy from it, and if you regularly ‘eat’ God’s Word—if you read it and let it nourish your soul—it will help you grow in your relationship with Jesus. So keep learning those verses! The more you think about them and apply them to your everyday life, the easier they’ll be to remember.” “Okay, Grandpa,” said Caleb. “We’ll keep ‘eating’ God’s Word and ask Him to use it to help us grow.” “Good.” Grandpa picked up the loaf. “And now I’m going to eat some of your mother’s bread, and it will help me grow—around my middle!” He patted his stomach, and they all laughed. –Jan. L Hansen How about you? Where is your spiritual “bread”? Are you “eating” it—or is it just lying on a shelf? If you haven’t been reading the Bible, why not start now? You can begin with the suggested verses at the top of this page. Ask God to give you encouragement and direction as you think about what you read in His Word. Then trust Him to use it to help you grow in your faith. Today's Key Verse: Direct my steps by Your word. Psalm 119:133 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Read God’s Word

Bread to Eat 18fa9914-3366-49ad-a001-60cd47331fa0Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2026) Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2026)675bd2b4-2fa4-4949-a060-28bd8408eea5Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Man’s First Sin (2026) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of man’s first sin or our “freedom put to the test.” Fr. Mike unpacks the importance of us understanding that freedom is not the power to “do what we want,” but rather, the power to “do what I ought.” Though the story of the first sin is that of our first parents, Fr. Mike emphasizes that we still repeat the grave error of the first sin in our own lives by preferring our own perceived “goods” over the “goods” of our Creator and Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 396-401. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of man’s first sin or our “freedom put to the test.” Fr. Mike unpacks the importance of us understanding that freedom is not the power to “do what we want,” but rather, the power to “do what I ought.” Though the story of the first sin is that of our first parents, Fr. Mike emphasizes that we still repeat the grave error of the first sin in our own lives by preferring our own perceived “goods” over the “goods” of our Creator and Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 396-401. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 56: Man’s First Sin (2026)cdf95e8e-a7a4-44de-95cf-6f4424c8c4cfWed, 25 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Jesus in the Window Read: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 “I’m sorry to interrupt your schoolwork, boys,” Mom said, “but we should go outside and see the sunset. It’s spectacular tonight.” Zach and Connor bookmarked their pages and got up from the sofa. “How do you even know what the sunset looks like tonight, Mom?” Connor asked as he glanced toward the window. “This window faces north. There’s no way you can see the sun from here.” Zach nudged him. “Moms have eyes—or spies—everywhere. It’s a known fact.” Mom laughed as she opened the door. “It’s true I see a lot of things. But my only spies are the houses across the street.” “Huh?” Connor stepped out, squinting around the neighborhood. “Look at their windows. What do you see?” The three of them stood on their front steps. “The sunset!” Zach pointed. “I can see it in the neighbors’ windows! That’s how Mom knew what it looked like.” Dad joined them as they walked down the driveway until they could see the sun in all its glory to the west. “What if the neighbors didn’t have any windows?” Dad asked. “Then we wouldn’t have known there was a wonderful sunset tonight,” Zach replied. “That’s right. There’s a spiritual lesson here for us,” Dad said. “The Bible says others can see Jesus in us, almost like we are windows or mirrors reflecting Him. He changes us more and more into His likeness when we spend time with Him and grow in our faith. Then when our neighbors look at our lives, they may see He’s for real and want to know Him themselves. We want others to see wonderful things about Jesus when they look at us.” “You mean like seeing us do nice things for people? Like forgiving others or taking food to sick neighbors?” Zach asked. “How about being more patient when younger kids wanna shoot hoops with us?” Connor added. Dad put an arm around each of the boys as the family walked back to the house. “Yep. Something like that.” "Cool! Let’s make a list of ways we can be good reflectors before bed,” said Connor. “Good idea,” said Mom. “Just don’t forget to finish your schoolwork.” –Robin Steinweg How about you? How do you reflect Jesus in your life? You might try hard to do good all on your own, but you’ll only end up showing people yourself. To reflect Jesus, you need to belong to Him. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Then, as you spend time with Him and read His Word, He will renew your mind and transform you from the inside out. Trust Him to help you reflect Him so others can see Him at work in you. Today's Key Verse: And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Reflect Jesus

Read: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 “I’m sorry to interrupt your schoolwork, boys,” Mom said, “but we should go outside and see the sunset. It’s spectacular tonight.” Zach and Connor bookmarked their pages and got up from the sofa. “How do you even know what the sunset looks like tonight, Mom?” Connor asked as he glanced toward the window. “This window faces north. There’s no way you can see the sun from here.” Zach nudged him. “Moms have eyes—or spies—everywhere. It’s a known fact.” Mom laughed as she opened the door. “It’s true I see a lot of things. But my only spies are the houses across the street.” “Huh?” Connor stepped out, squinting around the neighborhood. “Look at their windows. What do you see?” The three of them stood on their front steps. “The sunset!” Zach pointed. “I can see it in the neighbors’ windows! That’s how Mom knew what it looked like.” Dad joined them as they walked down the driveway until they could see the sun in all its glory to the west. “What if the neighbors didn’t have any windows?” Dad asked. “Then we wouldn’t have known there was a wonderful sunset tonight,” Zach replied. “That’s right. There’s a spiritual lesson here for us,” Dad said. “The Bible says others can see Jesus in us, almost like we are windows or mirrors reflecting Him. He changes us more and more into His likeness when we spend time with Him and grow in our faith. Then when our neighbors look at our lives, they may see He’s for real and want to know Him themselves. We want others to see wonderful things about Jesus when they look at us.” “You mean like seeing us do nice things for people? Like forgiving others or taking food to sick neighbors?” Zach asked. “How about being more patient when younger kids wanna shoot hoops with us?” Connor added. Dad put an arm around each of the boys as the family walked back to the house. “Yep. Something like that.” "Cool! Let’s make a list of ways we can be good reflectors before bed,” said Connor. “Good idea,” said Mom. “Just don’t forget to finish your schoolwork.” –Robin Steinweg How about you? How do you reflect Jesus in your life? You might try hard to do good all on your own, but you’ll only end up showing people yourself. To reflect Jesus, you need to belong to Him. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Then, as you spend time with Him and read His Word, He will renew your mind and transform you from the inside out. Trust Him to help you reflect Him so others can see Him at work in you. Today's Key Verse: And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Reflect Jesus

Jesus in the Window 4ae236ec-9ee9-479c-bc37-d62702aeb400Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: Obedience to God (2026) Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 55: Obedience to God (2026)51685cb6-ed7d-4d6d-b58e-dd60c8940744Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: The Fall of the Angels (2026) Fr. Mike explores the fall of the angels, and how their fall leads to our own “fall into death out of envy.” Together, we examine what caused some of the angels to fall, whether it be pride or envy, and how it affects humanity's reality within creation. Fr. Mike concludes with a commentary on the mystery of why Divine Providence permits evil and the actions of the fallen angels. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 391-395. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the fall of the angels, and how their fall leads to our own “fall into death out of envy.” Together, we examine what caused some of the angels to fall, whether it be pride or envy, and how it affects humanity's reality within creation. Fr. Mike concludes with a commentary on the mystery of why Divine Providence permits evil and the actions of the fallen angels. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 391-395. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 55: The Fall of the Angels (2026)6be954bb-34c6-4948-9f82-f8428777efb2Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags270 - Meaning and Healing with Dr James TorkildsonThere's a quiet crisis right now of men who are drifting and feel disconnected from life. There's a lot of possible reasons why, but it still creates incredible pain in their lives. But what if that pain and disconnection is NOT God's plan? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Dr James Torkildson and I talk about this issue, and what men can do to find relief. God does have a plan for you. Using scripture, prayer, and action you can make real changes in your life. God wants you to have hope and peace! You can find Dr. T's book and information on his website: https://drtconsulting.org/ I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.)

There's a quiet crisis right now of men who are drifting and feel disconnected from life. There's a lot of possible reasons why, but it still creates incredible pain in their lives. But what if that pain and disconnection is NOT God's plan? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Dr James Torkildson and I talk about this issue, and what men can do to find relief. God does have a plan for you. Using scripture, prayer, and action you can make real changes in your life. God wants you to have hope and peace! You can find Dr. T's book and information on his website: https://drtconsulting.org/ I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.)

full270 - Meaning and Healing with Dr James Torkildsona87b8406-1f48-4d65-87b7-639c4cfa779aMon, 23 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUber CEO: At Uber, If You Don’t Perform, You’re Out! Uber Was Losing $3b A YearUber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi reveals the future of driverless cars, how he led Uber’s financial turnaround, his family’s escape from Iran in 1978, and the truth about AI, automation, and job loss! Dara Khosrowshahi is the CEO of Uber and successfully transformed the company from losing $3 billion a year to generating over $9 billion in free cash flow. He previously served as CEO of Expedia for over a decade, scaling the company into a global leader in online travel.  He explains:  ◼️The "wartime" leadership strategy he used to save Uber from collapse ◼️Why telling the uncomfortable truth is the only way to scale a company ◼️His undercover experience as a driver and why it changed the app ◼️Why 80% of jobs face total disruption from AI automation by 2035 ◼️The truth about autonomous vehicles and banning humans from driving (00:00) Intro (03:32) Why Escaping Iran Rewired My Appetite For Risk (10:15) The Brutal Truth About Raising Kids In An Uncertain World (16:50) Do Engineers Make Better CEOs — Or Miss What Really Matters? (18:09) How To Choose The Few People Truly Worth Betting On (19:16) The X-Factor That Turns Good Employees Into Game Changers (20:51) Why Rejection Is The Price Of Building Something That Matters (26:46) How To See Industry Shifts Before They’re Obvious (32:51) The Jevons Paradox: Why More Efficiency Can Mean More Consumption (39:47) Why Transparency As A CEO Builds Power — Not Weakness (46:52) Can You Turn A Comfortable Culture Into A Hungry One? (49:42) Ads (51:10) The Advice Young People Need Before It’s Too Late (57:36) How To Build A Culture That Improves Every Single Week (01:01:53) Why Most Teams Fail At Goals — And How To Fix It (01:06:56) What Happens When Strategy And Values Fall Out Of Sync (01:13:53) How AI Is Changing Our Company — And The Moves We’re Making Now (01:18:52) Why 90% Of Our Engineers Use AI — And What That Signals (01:23:43) Will AI Replace 9.5 Million Uber Drivers — Or Reinvent The Job? (01:35:05) The Most Important Advice For Thriving In An AI-Driven Future Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Dara:  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8IAzCZd YouTube (Uber) - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7dRAeeV  Instagram (Uber) - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CtQISla  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: WHOOP: https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO for one month free Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Wispr: Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/STEVEN

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi reveals the future of driverless cars, how he led Uber’s financial turnaround, his family’s escape from Iran in 1978, and the truth about AI, automation, and job loss! Dara Khosrowshahi is the CEO of Uber and successfully transformed the company from losing $3 billion a year to generating over $9 billion in free cash flow. He previously served as CEO of Expedia for over a decade, scaling the company into a global leader in online travel.  He explains:  ◼️The "wartime" leadership strategy he used to save Uber from collapse ◼️Why telling the uncomfortable truth is the only way to scale a company ◼️His undercover experience as a driver and why it changed the app ◼️Why 80% of jobs face total disruption from AI automation by 2035 ◼️The truth about autonomous vehicles and banning humans from driving (00:00) Intro (03:32) Why Escaping Iran Rewired My Appetite For Risk (10:15) The Brutal Truth About Raising Kids In An Uncertain World (16:50) Do Engineers Make Better CEOs — Or Miss What Really Matters? (18:09) How To Choose The Few People Truly Worth Betting On (19:16) The X-Factor That Turns Good Employees Into Game Changers (20:51) Why Rejection Is The Price Of Building Something That Matters (26:46) How To See Industry Shifts Before They’re Obvious (32:51) The Jevons Paradox: Why More Efficiency Can Mean More Consumption (39:47) Why Transparency As A CEO Builds Power — Not Weakness (46:52) Can You Turn A Comfortable Culture Into A Hungry One? (49:42) Ads (51:10) The Advice Young People Need Before It’s Too Late (57:36) How To Build A Culture That Improves Every Single Week (01:01:53) Why Most Teams Fail At Goals — And How To Fix It (01:06:56) What Happens When Strategy And Values Fall Out Of Sync (01:13:53) How AI Is Changing Our Company — And The Moves We’re Making Now (01:18:52) Why 90% Of Our Engineers Use AI — And What That Signals (01:23:43) Will AI Replace 9.5 Million Uber Drivers — Or Reinvent The Job? (01:35:05) The Most Important Advice For Thriving In An AI-Driven Future Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Dara:  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8IAzCZd YouTube (Uber) - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7dRAeeV  Instagram (Uber) - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CtQISla  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: WHOOP: https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO for one month free Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Wispr: Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/STEVEN

fullUber CEO: At Uber, If You Don’t Perform, You’re Out! Uber Was Losing $3b A Yeard6dbdc62-450a-48bb-8058-2f2e425b54c6Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:13:00 +00006201https://216.73.216.191/allTags Room to Grow Read: Hebrews 11:8-9 “Guess what?” Isla said when her mom got home from work. “Miss Collins is moving, and she doesn’t want to take her fish tank with her. She gave me her three Oscar fish.” “Aren’t Oscars really big?” Mom asked. “In an open lake they are, but if they grow up in a fish tank, they stay small. Miss Collins says they always grow in proportion to their surroundings.” “That’s interesting.” Mom went over to Isla’s fish tank and peered at the newcomers. “Your fish might be an interesting topic for you to talk about on show-and-tell night at your youth group next week. In some ways, we’re like those fish.” “We are?” Isla frowned. “Mom, about youth group…after this year, kids my age are supposed to move up to the older group, and we don’t want to. We just want to keep our same small group.” “You’re worrying about that a little early, aren’t you? Your group will stay the same for quite a while yet.” Mom looked at Isla’s fish. “What if Miss Collins had set those Oscars free in the lake instead of giving them to you, Isla? What would happen?” “I guess they would have grown much bigger,” Isla replied. “Right,” said Mom. “Now, do you think God would want you kids to be like little fish in a tiny cramped tank, never growing very much? Or do you think He’d want you to stretch and grow spiritually as Christians?” “I guess He’d want us to grow.” Isla thought of her older cousin Chris, who was a missionary overseas. “Chris probably had to grow a lot before he was ready to leave his family and tell people in another country about Jesus. I bet he never thought he’d be doing that when he was my age!” Mom nodded. “He had to learn to depend on Jesus and follow wherever He led—even if it was somewhere he wasn’t totally comfortable at first.” Isla sighed. “Okay, I’ll use my fish for an illustration on show-and-tell night. Maybe the other kids will agree that it will be good to move up so we can stretch out and grow.” –Heather Tekavec How about you? Do you have a place where you can go to grow spiritually? Do you have Christian friends who help you? Going to church, learning about the Bible with others, taking part in service projects that show people the love of Jesus—all these things help you grow as a Christian. It may be scary at first, but take advantage of new opportunities that help you learn more about Jesus and share His love with others. Today's Key Verse: But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. Jeremiah 17:7 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Go where you’ll grow

Read: Hebrews 11:8-9 “Guess what?” Isla said when her mom got home from work. “Miss Collins is moving, and she doesn’t want to take her fish tank with her. She gave me her three Oscar fish.” “Aren’t Oscars really big?” Mom asked. “In an open lake they are, but if they grow up in a fish tank, they stay small. Miss Collins says they always grow in proportion to their surroundings.” “That’s interesting.” Mom went over to Isla’s fish tank and peered at the newcomers. “Your fish might be an interesting topic for you to talk about on show-and-tell night at your youth group next week. In some ways, we’re like those fish.” “We are?” Isla frowned. “Mom, about youth group…after this year, kids my age are supposed to move up to the older group, and we don’t want to. We just want to keep our same small group.” “You’re worrying about that a little early, aren’t you? Your group will stay the same for quite a while yet.” Mom looked at Isla’s fish. “What if Miss Collins had set those Oscars free in the lake instead of giving them to you, Isla? What would happen?” “I guess they would have grown much bigger,” Isla replied. “Right,” said Mom. “Now, do you think God would want you kids to be like little fish in a tiny cramped tank, never growing very much? Or do you think He’d want you to stretch and grow spiritually as Christians?” “I guess He’d want us to grow.” Isla thought of her older cousin Chris, who was a missionary overseas. “Chris probably had to grow a lot before he was ready to leave his family and tell people in another country about Jesus. I bet he never thought he’d be doing that when he was my age!” Mom nodded. “He had to learn to depend on Jesus and follow wherever He led—even if it was somewhere he wasn’t totally comfortable at first.” Isla sighed. “Okay, I’ll use my fish for an illustration on show-and-tell night. Maybe the other kids will agree that it will be good to move up so we can stretch out and grow.” –Heather Tekavec How about you? Do you have a place where you can go to grow spiritually? Do you have Christian friends who help you? Going to church, learning about the Bible with others, taking part in service projects that show people the love of Jesus—all these things help you grow as a Christian. It may be scary at first, but take advantage of new opportunities that help you learn more about Jesus and share His love with others. Today's Key Verse: But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. Jeremiah 17:7 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Go where you’ll grow

Room to Grow 6e774fed-7003-41df-9a31-ba138ef38772Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2026) Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2026)2c5c017d-6877-4840-ae1a-9e6c6eb73411Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Fall of Man (2026) The Catechism introduces us to the Fall, beginning with the reality of sin and the mystery of evil. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that sin is not “a developmental flaw, a psychological weakness, a mistake, or the necessary consequence of an inadequate social structure,” but it is man saying, “not your will, but mine be done” to God. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 385-390. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces us to the Fall, beginning with the reality of sin and the mystery of evil. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that sin is not “a developmental flaw, a psychological weakness, a mistake, or the necessary consequence of an inadequate social structure,” but it is man saying, “not your will, but mine be done” to God. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 385-390. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 54: The Fall of Man (2026)e274f346-f56d-40d4-b5d8-2dc43b249252Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Prayer Closet Read: Matthew 6:5-8 Callum heard someone calling his name. “Amen,” he said quickly, then opened his closet door to find his dad standing in the middle of his room. “I didn’t mean to interrupt you,” Dad said, “but I’m curious. Why were you praying in your closet?” “Well, I always pray beside my bed, but our lesson at church this week was about prayer, and my teacher read a verse that said to go into your closet and shut the door when you pray. So tonight I prayed in my closet.” Dad chuckled. “I think the closet in that verse means something a little different from the closets where we keep our clothes. In fact, most Bible scholars agree that the word closet in that verse could also be translated room. That’s the word many Bible translators use.” “Really?” said Callum. “Well, that’s good! Then I can go back to praying beside my bed again. It was really stuffy in the closet!” Dad smiled. “I think the main thing Jesus is saying in that verse is that we should pray in order to talk with Him and worship Him—not to show off in front of other people. That’s why it’s good to get away by ourselves—like in a separate room—and shut the door.” Dad paused. “Of course, we can pray anytime, anywhere. Then we just need to shut the door of our hearts and minds.” “How do we do that?” asked Callum. “That just means find a way to eliminate distractions,” Dad explained. “One way to do that is to close your eyes when you pray. But even if you’re doing something where you can’t close your eyes, you can focus your mind and shut out thoughts about other things.” “Like making a prayer room inside my head.” Callum grinned. “And I’ll have it with me all the time, so I can pray anywhere.” “Right!” said Dad. “It’s great to be able to pray at home, at school, when you’re playing—or anywhere else. But also having a special prayer time alone with God is a wonderful way to get to know Him better. He sent Jesus to save us so we could have a relationship with Him, and He wants us to spend time with Him in prayer.” –Harry C. Trover How about you? Do you spend time alone with God? Do you talk to Him when you’re afraid, thankful, happy, or in need? You can talk to Him anywhere, but it’s also good to talk with Him regularly in a quiet place by yourself. Tell Him what you’re struggling with, pray for the needs of others, and thank Him for His love and what He’s done for you. Today's Key Verse: When you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father. Matthew 6:6 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Spend time in prayer

Read: Matthew 6:5-8 Callum heard someone calling his name. “Amen,” he said quickly, then opened his closet door to find his dad standing in the middle of his room. “I didn’t mean to interrupt you,” Dad said, “but I’m curious. Why were you praying in your closet?” “Well, I always pray beside my bed, but our lesson at church this week was about prayer, and my teacher read a verse that said to go into your closet and shut the door when you pray. So tonight I prayed in my closet.” Dad chuckled. “I think the closet in that verse means something a little different from the closets where we keep our clothes. In fact, most Bible scholars agree that the word closet in that verse could also be translated room. That’s the word many Bible translators use.” “Really?” said Callum. “Well, that’s good! Then I can go back to praying beside my bed again. It was really stuffy in the closet!” Dad smiled. “I think the main thing Jesus is saying in that verse is that we should pray in order to talk with Him and worship Him—not to show off in front of other people. That’s why it’s good to get away by ourselves—like in a separate room—and shut the door.” Dad paused. “Of course, we can pray anytime, anywhere. Then we just need to shut the door of our hearts and minds.” “How do we do that?” asked Callum. “That just means find a way to eliminate distractions,” Dad explained. “One way to do that is to close your eyes when you pray. But even if you’re doing something where you can’t close your eyes, you can focus your mind and shut out thoughts about other things.” “Like making a prayer room inside my head.” Callum grinned. “And I’ll have it with me all the time, so I can pray anywhere.” “Right!” said Dad. “It’s great to be able to pray at home, at school, when you’re playing—or anywhere else. But also having a special prayer time alone with God is a wonderful way to get to know Him better. He sent Jesus to save us so we could have a relationship with Him, and He wants us to spend time with Him in prayer.” –Harry C. Trover How about you? Do you spend time alone with God? Do you talk to Him when you’re afraid, thankful, happy, or in need? You can talk to Him anywhere, but it’s also good to talk with Him regularly in a quiet place by yourself. Tell Him what you’re struggling with, pray for the needs of others, and thank Him for His love and what He’s done for you. Today's Key Verse: When you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father. Matthew 6:6 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Spend time in prayer

The Prayer Closet df558ba0-78c6-4fd4-a64d-c17ef09d9751Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2026) Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2026)74f30627-6223-4685-8646-ad5299e14dd4Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: Man in Paradise (2026) In the beginning, humans were in friendship with God and in harmony with creation. The Catechism unfolds this harmony and introduces us to the “original justice” that our first parents lost in sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that, although our original callings to leisure, love, and labor have been twisted by sin, they are renewed in Christ. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 374-384. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In the beginning, humans were in friendship with God and in harmony with creation. The Catechism unfolds this harmony and introduces us to the “original justice” that our first parents lost in sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that, although our original callings to leisure, love, and labor have been twisted by sin, they are renewed in Christ. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 374-384. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 53: Man in Paradise (2026)cce5123a-9869-46cd-9b39-6b362c9f7932Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFasting Gives More Than it Takes | Fr. Ken Geraci & John HeinenIt's time for a reset to the entire purpose of fasting. John shares how he spent years fasting the wrong way, treating it like self-mortification for the sake of self-control. Until a spiritual director challenged him: fasting isn’t mainly about proving you can suffer. It’s about making room for loving union with Christ. Fr. Ken explains why the Church gives a minimal fasting prescription. It’s meant to be doable for everyone, including children, the elderly, and those with health issues. But if you’re able-bodied and serious about Lent, the question becomes: what is Christ actually inviting you to do? 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentleman.lpages.co/l... 🟢 Never miss each Into the Desert release -⁠ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/lent 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/t... COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for a reset to the entire purpose of fasting. John shares how he spent years fasting the wrong way, treating it like self-mortification for the sake of self-control. Until a spiritual director challenged him: fasting isn’t mainly about proving you can suffer. It’s about making room for loving union with Christ. Fr. Ken explains why the Church gives a minimal fasting prescription. It’s meant to be doable for everyone, including children, the elderly, and those with health issues. But if you’re able-bodied and serious about Lent, the question becomes: what is Christ actually inviting you to do? 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentleman.lpages.co/l... 🟢 Never miss each Into the Desert release -⁠ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/lent 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/t... COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusFasting Gives More Than it Takes | Fr. Ken Geraci & John Heinen7c50ead7-5297-47fb-a5e7-f98db311f04aSat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000902https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/22/26 Autobiography: Co-Author Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. Every story has a beginning. As we begin Lent, we are faced with the question: If I live the next 25 years of my life the way I've lived the past seven days, where will I end up? Who will I become? We are writing our life story with every choice that we make. Are we writing in rebellion? Or with God as the Co-Author? Mass Readings from February 22, 2026: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. Every story has a beginning. As we begin Lent, we are faced with the question: If I live the next 25 years of my life the way I've lived the past seven days, where will I end up? Who will I become? We are writing our life story with every choice that we make. Are we writing in rebellion? Or with God as the Co-Author? Mass Readings from February 22, 2026: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11

full02/22/26 Autobiography: Co-Author4f59cdbd-1f34-47b5-a9ef-69a9dde171d4Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Eyes on the Prize Read: 1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 12:1-3 Austin watched as his uncle put a treat right in front of Trixie. “No, Trixie! No!” Uncle Josh told the puppy. “Look at me!” Trixie looked straight at her master’s face, then glanced down at the treat she wanted so much. “Trixie, no! Look at me!” The dog raised her eyes and gazed at her master again, ignoring the treat. “Why does Trixie have to look at you?” asked Austin. “If she looks at me instead of at the treat, she’s more likely to obey.” Uncle Josh had Trixie sit and lie down, then picked up the treat and gave it to her. “Trixie just showed us how we should act when we’re tempted to do something wrong,” he said, patting Trixie on the head. “If we’re focused on whatever it is that’s tempting us, it’s easier to give in. But if we keep our eyes on our Master—Jesus—we’re far more likely to obey Him.” “How do we keep our eyes on Jesus?” asked Austin. “We can’t really see Him.” “You played in a tennis competition last summer,” said Uncle Josh. “You worked so hard to be in shape. Why did you do that?” “I wanted to win the trophy,” said Austin. “And I did!” “So you understand what I mean if I say you had your eyes on the prize?” “Yeah,” Austin said. “I couldn’t really see the trophy, but I kept thinking about it and what I had to do to win it.” Uncle Josh nodded. “We can do what God wants us to do by keeping our eyes on the prize—Jesus! But unlike your tennis competition, Jesus has already won the trophy for us. He saved us by dying for our sin, and He’s given us the Holy Spirit so that we have the power to do what’s right.” “And that’s why we need to keep our eyes on Him,” said Austin. “Right. When we’re tempted to do something we know is wrong, we need to remember that Jesus has already won the battle against sin and that we belong to Him. That’s how we resist temptation—by looking to Him and what He’s done for us.” –Caroline E. Yost How about you? Do you keep your eyes on Jesus? When you’re tempted to do something wrong, remember that He has saved you from sin and given you the reward of eternal life with Him. Sin doesn’t define you anymore, and you have the power to obey Jesus instead. Keep your eyes and heart focused on Him, and trust Him to give you strength to fight every temptation. Today's Key Verse: Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His face evermore! Psalm 105:4 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Look to Jesus

Read: 1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 12:1-3 Austin watched as his uncle put a treat right in front of Trixie. “No, Trixie! No!” Uncle Josh told the puppy. “Look at me!” Trixie looked straight at her master’s face, then glanced down at the treat she wanted so much. “Trixie, no! Look at me!” The dog raised her eyes and gazed at her master again, ignoring the treat. “Why does Trixie have to look at you?” asked Austin. “If she looks at me instead of at the treat, she’s more likely to obey.” Uncle Josh had Trixie sit and lie down, then picked up the treat and gave it to her. “Trixie just showed us how we should act when we’re tempted to do something wrong,” he said, patting Trixie on the head. “If we’re focused on whatever it is that’s tempting us, it’s easier to give in. But if we keep our eyes on our Master—Jesus—we’re far more likely to obey Him.” “How do we keep our eyes on Jesus?” asked Austin. “We can’t really see Him.” “You played in a tennis competition last summer,” said Uncle Josh. “You worked so hard to be in shape. Why did you do that?” “I wanted to win the trophy,” said Austin. “And I did!” “So you understand what I mean if I say you had your eyes on the prize?” “Yeah,” Austin said. “I couldn’t really see the trophy, but I kept thinking about it and what I had to do to win it.” Uncle Josh nodded. “We can do what God wants us to do by keeping our eyes on the prize—Jesus! But unlike your tennis competition, Jesus has already won the trophy for us. He saved us by dying for our sin, and He’s given us the Holy Spirit so that we have the power to do what’s right.” “And that’s why we need to keep our eyes on Him,” said Austin. “Right. When we’re tempted to do something we know is wrong, we need to remember that Jesus has already won the battle against sin and that we belong to Him. That’s how we resist temptation—by looking to Him and what He’s done for us.” –Caroline E. Yost How about you? Do you keep your eyes on Jesus? When you’re tempted to do something wrong, remember that He has saved you from sin and given you the reward of eternal life with Him. Sin doesn’t define you anymore, and you have the power to obey Jesus instead. Keep your eyes and heart focused on Him, and trust Him to give you strength to fight every temptation. Today's Key Verse: Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His face evermore! Psalm 105:4 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Look to Jesus

Eyes on the Prize 5c23c84a-5186-43b2-a741-b12a23726482Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2026) Congratulations, you've completed the Egypt & Exodus period and you've arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel's rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you've completed the Egypt & Exodus period and you've arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel's rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2026)30f461ad-b4a3-4dc9-be37-98543d2013d1Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2026) Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2026)f5452985-d8c0-4d61-8fc3-bb4e9e30406bSat, 21 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Male and Female (2026) The Catechism teaches about God’s plan and design for men and women—male and female—and their equality, complementarity, dignity, and destiny. Fr. Mike shows us how men and women can be both complete in themselves and yet made “for each other.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 369-373. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism teaches about God’s plan and design for men and women—male and female—and their equality, complementarity, dignity, and destiny. Fr. Mike shows us how men and women can be both complete in themselves and yet made “for each other.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 369-373. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 52: Male and Female (2026)79eef84c-8908-4a54-b7f6-06cc013ae558Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsthe sin i can't stop doingHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost hopes and prays that today's episode sets you free from any kind of shame. Ally chats through how we, as Christians, often fall to the same sin over and over again and even when we don't want to, we still fall short. Our Heavenly Father offers forgiveness, freedom, and restoration - not shame and condemnation. "I don't really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don't do it. Instead, I do what I hate. But if I know that what I am doing is wrong, this shows that I agree that the law is good. So I am not the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it." Romans 7:15-17 _____________________________________________ ☆ Download the FREE Upside app now to find out how much money you could earn. Use code 'ONICE' to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas ➤ https://www.upside.com ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost hopes and prays that today's episode sets you free from any kind of shame. Ally chats through how we, as Christians, often fall to the same sin over and over again and even when we don't want to, we still fall short. Our Heavenly Father offers forgiveness, freedom, and restoration - not shame and condemnation. "I don't really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don't do it. Instead, I do what I hate. But if I know that what I am doing is wrong, this shows that I agree that the law is good. So I am not the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it." Romans 7:15-17 _____________________________________________ ☆ Download the FREE Upside app now to find out how much money you could earn. Use code 'ONICE' to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas ➤ https://www.upside.com ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullthe sin i can't stop doingd200fbae-ec3d-4bf2-8022-6d86a75ecd76Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrusting God in the Waiting Season| Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB! This week we dive deep into the topic of the waiting season — specifically what it looks like to wait for the person God has for you. We talk about the challenges of trusting His timing, choosing obedience over instant gratification, and staying faithful when it feels like everyone else is moving on without you. If you're in a season of waiting — for love, for clarity, for the fulfillment of a promise — this episode is for you. There is purpose in your patience, and beauty in honoring God even when it's hard. you can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer). Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year. IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping. Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB. NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb (https://learn.nocd.com/ggb) Tovala Simplify dinner with Tovala's smart oven and ready-to-cook meals. Get a Tovala smart oven for $49 when you order meals 6+ times at Tovala.com/GGB using code GGB. Trust & Will Create a legally valid estate plan in minutes with Trust & Will. From wills to trusts, protect your family and your future without the stress or lawyer fees.  Get 20% off your estate plan at TrustAndWill.com/GGB

Hiiii GGB! This week we dive deep into the topic of the waiting season — specifically what it looks like to wait for the person God has for you. We talk about the challenges of trusting His timing, choosing obedience over instant gratification, and staying faithful when it feels like everyone else is moving on without you. If you're in a season of waiting — for love, for clarity, for the fulfillment of a promise — this episode is for you. There is purpose in your patience, and beauty in honoring God even when it's hard. you can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer). Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year. IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping. Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB. NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb (https://learn.nocd.com/ggb) Tovala Simplify dinner with Tovala's smart oven and ready-to-cook meals. Get a Tovala smart oven for $49 when you order meals 6+ times at Tovala.com/GGB using code GGB. Trust & Will Create a legally valid estate plan in minutes with Trust & Will. From wills to trusts, protect your family and your future without the stress or lawyer fees.  Get 20% off your estate plan at TrustAndWill.com/GGB

fullTrusting God in the Waiting Season| Girls Gone Bibleda1cb794-8b0b-4ef2-8b65-632cce75e904Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Can Creatine Offset Sleep Deprivation? Is It Really The Best Supplement?Rhonda Patrick is a biomedical scientist known for translating complex health research into practical insights. In this moment, she explores how creatine behaves under conditions of stress, including sleep deprivation, and why emerging findings are prompting researchers to rethink who may benefit most from it. She explains why creatine continues to appear in research far beyond muscle growth and gym performance, particularly in studies of brain energy and cognitive demand. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/FnA5QYKzC0b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/6HeTDnPzC0b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Rhonda Patrick: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/

Rhonda Patrick is a biomedical scientist known for translating complex health research into practical insights. In this moment, she explores how creatine behaves under conditions of stress, including sleep deprivation, and why emerging findings are prompting researchers to rethink who may benefit most from it. She explains why creatine continues to appear in research far beyond muscle growth and gym performance, particularly in studies of brain energy and cognitive demand. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/FnA5QYKzC0b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/6HeTDnPzC0b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Rhonda Patrick: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Can Creatine Offset Sleep Deprivation? Is It Really The Best Supplement?aacca335-9bb0-49f2-9314-e6fc7273628bFri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +00001441https://216.73.216.191/allTags Loved While Messy Read: Romans 4:6-8; 5:6-8 “Dad’s here!” Keziah peeked her head around the side of the house. “Jonah!” Jonah stared at his older sister. “No. He can’t be here yet.” Jonah’s eyes filled as he heard his dad greeting his sister. He wanted to join them, but he’d been working on painting the fence for their mom all afternoon. He didn’t want to look all messy when they reunited. He heard his dad’s voice. “Where’s my Jonah?” Jonah couldn’t stop himself from running to Dad as soon as he rounded the house. “You’re home!” Dad opened his arms. “I’m home.” Jonah let his dad hug him tight, then pulled back. “I’m probably getting your uniform dirty. I wanted to get cleaned up before you got home…” “It’s fine.” Dad chuckled. “I’m just happy to be back home with you.” He pulled Jonah back into a hug. “I missed you.” “I’m a mess,” Jonah muttered. “You don’t have to get cleaned up for me.” Dad patted his back. “I love you even when you’re messy. You don’t know how much I’ve been looking forward to being back with you, your mom, and your sister.” Later, after Jonah had taken a shower and put on clean clothes, his dad took him out for ice cream. “You know,” Dad said. “I was thinking…I told you that you didn’t need to get cleaned up for me, and that’s true. God feels the same way—and isn’t it great that He does? When we make a mess of our lives with sin, we don’t have to get cleaned up before we go to Him—we can come to Him just as we are, and He will make us clean.” “I could’ve used some help getting clean today—that paint was hard to scrub off!” Jonah teased. Dad rolled his eyes. “You could take care of that yourself. But we can’t clean ourselves of sin. Yet God loves us even when we’re messy—that’s why Jesus died and rose again to save us. When we trust in Him, we become God’s children—clean and forgiven.” –Emily Acker How about you? Have you ever felt too messy for God? Have you wondered if you’ve done too many wrong things for Him to love you and accept you? The amazing news of the gospel is that God loved us while we were sinners. We can’t clean ourselves up, so Jesus died for our sins. When we trust in Him, He will forgive us and make us clean. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3:1 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God loves us at our messiest

Read: Romans 4:6-8; 5:6-8 “Dad’s here!” Keziah peeked her head around the side of the house. “Jonah!” Jonah stared at his older sister. “No. He can’t be here yet.” Jonah’s eyes filled as he heard his dad greeting his sister. He wanted to join them, but he’d been working on painting the fence for their mom all afternoon. He didn’t want to look all messy when they reunited. He heard his dad’s voice. “Where’s my Jonah?” Jonah couldn’t stop himself from running to Dad as soon as he rounded the house. “You’re home!” Dad opened his arms. “I’m home.” Jonah let his dad hug him tight, then pulled back. “I’m probably getting your uniform dirty. I wanted to get cleaned up before you got home…” “It’s fine.” Dad chuckled. “I’m just happy to be back home with you.” He pulled Jonah back into a hug. “I missed you.” “I’m a mess,” Jonah muttered. “You don’t have to get cleaned up for me.” Dad patted his back. “I love you even when you’re messy. You don’t know how much I’ve been looking forward to being back with you, your mom, and your sister.” Later, after Jonah had taken a shower and put on clean clothes, his dad took him out for ice cream. “You know,” Dad said. “I was thinking…I told you that you didn’t need to get cleaned up for me, and that’s true. God feels the same way—and isn’t it great that He does? When we make a mess of our lives with sin, we don’t have to get cleaned up before we go to Him—we can come to Him just as we are, and He will make us clean.” “I could’ve used some help getting clean today—that paint was hard to scrub off!” Jonah teased. Dad rolled his eyes. “You could take care of that yourself. But we can’t clean ourselves of sin. Yet God loves us even when we’re messy—that’s why Jesus died and rose again to save us. When we trust in Him, we become God’s children—clean and forgiven.” –Emily Acker How about you? Have you ever felt too messy for God? Have you wondered if you’ve done too many wrong things for Him to love you and accept you? The amazing news of the gospel is that God loved us while we were sinners. We can’t clean ourselves up, so Jesus died for our sins. When we trust in Him, He will forgive us and make us clean. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3:1 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God loves us at our messiest

Loved While Messy e9161053-0fe1-4095-b2b4-bdf3c9d984baFri, 20 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2026) As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today's readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today's readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2026)af44a3a7-b120-4674-8131-f90b501590f7Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Unity of Soul and Body (2026) The soul and the body “are not two natures united, but rather their union forms a single nature.” The Catechism introduces us to this profound mystery and begins to unpack our nature as a body and as a soul. Fr. Mike shows us how so much pain and confusion in modern times—and indeed throughout history—stems from an attempt to separate these two inseparable parts of our being. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 362-368. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The soul and the body “are not two natures united, but rather their union forms a single nature.” The Catechism introduces us to this profound mystery and begins to unpack our nature as a body and as a soul. Fr. Mike shows us how so much pain and confusion in modern times—and indeed throughout history—stems from an attempt to separate these two inseparable parts of our being. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 362-368. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 51: Unity of Soul and Body (2026)fd228b73-5205-4ed4-b9c7-203c366fed4dFri, 20 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#959 - Luke 22:39-71 – Jesus ArrestedThis episode is part 48 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus goes to pray in the garden of Gethsemane and is betrayed there by Judas and arrested. He is tried before the Jewish leaders. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 48 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus goes to pray in the garden of Gethsemane and is betrayed there by Judas and arrested. He is tried before the Jewish leaders. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#959 - Luke 22:39-71 – Jesus Arrested284198fc-6218-4a8e-baa3-a55b8d2be6d9Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000737https://216.73.216.191/allTagsI’ll Never Forget What My Ex-Girlfriend Told Me (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) When someone gets chosen instead of you, how should you respond? Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that God has a unique plan for each and every one of us. When others are blessed by being chosen, there is often a hidden burden that comes with it. We tend to see the blessing, but we forget the weight that accompanies it. Instead of giving in to jealousy or self-pity, remember this: everyone has their own story. If God didn’t choose you for what you were hoping for, it’s not because you were overlooked, it’s because He has something different, and perhaps even better, in store for you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When someone gets chosen instead of you, how should you respond? Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that God has a unique plan for each and every one of us. When others are blessed by being chosen, there is often a hidden burden that comes with it. We tend to see the blessing, but we forget the weight that accompanies it. Instead of giving in to jealousy or self-pity, remember this: everyone has their own story. If God didn’t choose you for what you were hoping for, it’s not because you were overlooked, it’s because He has something different, and perhaps even better, in store for you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullI’ll Never Forget What My Ex-Girlfriend Told Me (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)cf9b5f93-a1b4-45dd-b2b9-1a7aa2c5d9c8Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy SILENCE is Your SuperpowerYou see over 5000 marketing messages every day. In 2025, hundreds of billions of emails were sent every day, notifications never stop, and research shows the average person switches attention every 47 seconds. We are conditioned to live and stay teathered to noise. But all of this keeps us separated from God. In addition, Scripture warns that men will render account for every careless word they speak (Matthew 12:36), and God Himself speaks not in the earthquake or the fire, but in the whisper. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt expose how noise is not neutral; it weakens men, fragments our attention, and keeps us from a purposeful life. Silence is not passivity. It is your strategic power. It is an interior dominion. It is the hidden strength of St. Joseph, the composure of Christ before Pilate, and the battleground where identity and mission are clarified. John and Devin break down silence within ourselves, silence before others, and silence before God, why most men resist it, and why the man who refuses silence forfeits confidence, peace under pressure, and grace. 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com   🟢 Into the Desert with Fr. Ken Geraci -⁠ https://catholicgentleman.lpages.co/into-the-desert/ 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20Join Email - https://catholicgentleman.com/podcast... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You see over 5000 marketing messages every day. In 2025, hundreds of billions of emails were sent every day, notifications never stop, and research shows the average person switches attention every 47 seconds. We are conditioned to live and stay teathered to noise. But all of this keeps us separated from God. In addition, Scripture warns that men will render account for every careless word they speak (Matthew 12:36), and God Himself speaks not in the earthquake or the fire, but in the whisper. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt expose how noise is not neutral; it weakens men, fragments our attention, and keeps us from a purposeful life. Silence is not passivity. It is your strategic power. It is an interior dominion. It is the hidden strength of St. Joseph, the composure of Christ before Pilate, and the battleground where identity and mission are clarified. John and Devin break down silence within ourselves, silence before others, and silence before God, why most men resist it, and why the man who refuses silence forfeits confidence, peace under pressure, and grace. 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com   🟢 Into the Desert with Fr. Ken Geraci -⁠ https://catholicgentleman.lpages.co/into-the-desert/ 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20Join Email - https://catholicgentleman.com/podcast... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy SILENCE is Your Superpower3c8d40a0-a739-4bc8-a19c-298e70fc55d1Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +00003902https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Greatest Climber Alive: I Shouldn't Have Attempted That Climb!The man who risked death climbing 3,000ft up El Capitan, Alex Honnold, reveals how to master extreme pressure, why his brain scan showed zero fear, the science of risk, and his visualisation secrets.   Alex Honnold is a professional rock climber and the first person to free solo El Capitan and Taipei 101, the 11th tallest building in the world. He is also the bestselling author of the book, ‘Alone on the Wall: Alex Honnold and the Ultimate Limits of Adventure’ and founder of the Honnold Foundation.  He explains: ◼️How to rewire your brain to eliminate paralyzing fear ◼️The visualization technique used for the world’s most dangerous climbs ◼️Why your "purpose" is found in the risks you choose ◼️How to manage extreme stress when the stakes are fatal ◼️The "10-year grind" required to achieve true human mastery (0:00) Intro (2:28) The Real Story Behind What Made Alex Honnold (9:26) Why His Upbringing Shaped His Risk Tolerance (13:50) How Losing His Father Changed Him Forever (18:47) Why Mastery Takes Years (And What Most People Get Wrong) (21:37) What Happens When Fear Hits During Practice? (25:41) The Most Effective Way To Actually Overcome Fear (33:28) Why Modern Life Never Fit Him (38:54) What Success Cost Behind The Scenes (44:42) How Much Was He Really Paid To Risk His Life? (47:26) What He Earned For Climbing Taipei 101 (51:10) What This Means About Risk And Reward (53:18) The Moment You Truly Accept You Will Die (1:10:06) Can You Rewire Your Brain To Eliminate Fear? (1:18:32) What Happens To Fear After Years Of Exposure? (1:19:39) If He Had One Last Climb — What Would It Be? (1:23:39) The Hardest He’s Ever Pushed Himself — And Why (1:26:50) Are Other People Taking Bigger Risks Than Him? (1:32:06) What He Still Wants To Achieve — And What Comes Next Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Alex: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ajg9 Facebook - https://linkly.link/2ajgB X - https://linkly.link/2ajh3 You can purchase Alex’s book, ‘Alone on the Wall: Alex Honnold and the Ultimate Limits of Adventure’, here: https://linkly.link/2ajgw  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com/DOAC for 20% off LinkedIn Marketing: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY   Wispr: Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/STEVEN

The man who risked death climbing 3,000ft up El Capitan, Alex Honnold, reveals how to master extreme pressure, why his brain scan showed zero fear, the science of risk, and his visualisation secrets.   Alex Honnold is a professional rock climber and the first person to free solo El Capitan and Taipei 101, the 11th tallest building in the world. He is also the bestselling author of the book, ‘Alone on the Wall: Alex Honnold and the Ultimate Limits of Adventure’ and founder of the Honnold Foundation.  He explains: ◼️How to rewire your brain to eliminate paralyzing fear ◼️The visualization technique used for the world’s most dangerous climbs ◼️Why your "purpose" is found in the risks you choose ◼️How to manage extreme stress when the stakes are fatal ◼️The "10-year grind" required to achieve true human mastery (0:00) Intro (2:28) The Real Story Behind What Made Alex Honnold (9:26) Why His Upbringing Shaped His Risk Tolerance (13:50) How Losing His Father Changed Him Forever (18:47) Why Mastery Takes Years (And What Most People Get Wrong) (21:37) What Happens When Fear Hits During Practice? (25:41) The Most Effective Way To Actually Overcome Fear (33:28) Why Modern Life Never Fit Him (38:54) What Success Cost Behind The Scenes (44:42) How Much Was He Really Paid To Risk His Life? (47:26) What He Earned For Climbing Taipei 101 (51:10) What This Means About Risk And Reward (53:18) The Moment You Truly Accept You Will Die (1:10:06) Can You Rewire Your Brain To Eliminate Fear? (1:18:32) What Happens To Fear After Years Of Exposure? (1:19:39) If He Had One Last Climb — What Would It Be? (1:23:39) The Hardest He’s Ever Pushed Himself — And Why (1:26:50) Are Other People Taking Bigger Risks Than Him? (1:32:06) What He Still Wants To Achieve — And What Comes Next Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Alex: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ajg9 Facebook - https://linkly.link/2ajgB X - https://linkly.link/2ajh3 You can purchase Alex’s book, ‘Alone on the Wall: Alex Honnold and the Ultimate Limits of Adventure’, here: https://linkly.link/2ajgw  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com/DOAC for 20% off LinkedIn Marketing: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY   Wispr: Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/STEVEN

fullThe Greatest Climber Alive: I Shouldn't Have Attempted That Climb!8b6b18b5-d4d9-4bda-9714-bdf9c95c262bThu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +00005828https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Fix-It Kid Read: Proverbs 15:23; 25:11-13 “Whoa!” Lachlan yelled as his remote control jeep crashed. He picked it up and saw that a piece had fallen off. Lachlan tried to fix the jeep—but it was no use. “Parker, can you fix this?” he asked his older brother. “You’re always breaking things!” said Parker. But he held out his hand. “All right, give it to me.” In no time at all, the jeep was as good as new. “Thanks, Parker,” said Lachlan. “I sure wish I could fix something myself.” Lachlan often knew in his head how to fix things, but the information seemed to get lost between his head and his hands. Lachlan put the jeep back on the floor and raced it into his bedroom. He plopped down on his bed. I can’t fix anything, he thought. Last week when the chain flew off my bike, Parker had to fix it. When my bird feeder fell apart, Dad fixed it. I wish there was something I could fix. Lachlan did the one thing that always helped him when he was struggling. He talked to God. “Jesus,” Lachlan prayed, “I know you’re able to fix anything. You fixed people who couldn’t see or walk, and you fixed me by taking away my sin. Please show me something I can help fix. Amen.” Later that evening, Lachlan went to the kitchen where Mom was making dinner. Instead of smiling as she usually did, she looked sad. He heard her sigh, and Lachlan wondered what was wrong. “What’s the matter, Mom?” he asked. “Oh, Lachlan,” said Mom, “it’s nothing for you to worry about. I’ve just had a difficult day, that’s all.” Lachlan wrapped his arms around his mom and gave her a big hug. “Don’t be sad, Mom,” he said. “I love you. You’re the best mom a kid could have!” Mom wiped tears from her eyes and began to smile. “Thank you, honey,” she said. “You’ve just made me the happiest mom in the whole world.” Lachlan smiled too. Jesus had answered his prayer and helped him fix something—his mom’s sad heart. –Steven R. Smith How about you? Do you ever feel like you can’t help anyone? One of the very best things you can do is encourage others. If you know Jesus, He has given you the ability to help discouraged people by showing them His love. He can use you to help bring healing to tough situations. Share His love with those who are hurting through kind words and a helpful heart. Today's Key Verse: Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. Proverbs 16:24 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Encourage someone today

Read: Proverbs 15:23; 25:11-13 “Whoa!” Lachlan yelled as his remote control jeep crashed. He picked it up and saw that a piece had fallen off. Lachlan tried to fix the jeep—but it was no use. “Parker, can you fix this?” he asked his older brother. “You’re always breaking things!” said Parker. But he held out his hand. “All right, give it to me.” In no time at all, the jeep was as good as new. “Thanks, Parker,” said Lachlan. “I sure wish I could fix something myself.” Lachlan often knew in his head how to fix things, but the information seemed to get lost between his head and his hands. Lachlan put the jeep back on the floor and raced it into his bedroom. He plopped down on his bed. I can’t fix anything, he thought. Last week when the chain flew off my bike, Parker had to fix it. When my bird feeder fell apart, Dad fixed it. I wish there was something I could fix. Lachlan did the one thing that always helped him when he was struggling. He talked to God. “Jesus,” Lachlan prayed, “I know you’re able to fix anything. You fixed people who couldn’t see or walk, and you fixed me by taking away my sin. Please show me something I can help fix. Amen.” Later that evening, Lachlan went to the kitchen where Mom was making dinner. Instead of smiling as she usually did, she looked sad. He heard her sigh, and Lachlan wondered what was wrong. “What’s the matter, Mom?” he asked. “Oh, Lachlan,” said Mom, “it’s nothing for you to worry about. I’ve just had a difficult day, that’s all.” Lachlan wrapped his arms around his mom and gave her a big hug. “Don’t be sad, Mom,” he said. “I love you. You’re the best mom a kid could have!” Mom wiped tears from her eyes and began to smile. “Thank you, honey,” she said. “You’ve just made me the happiest mom in the whole world.” Lachlan smiled too. Jesus had answered his prayer and helped him fix something—his mom’s sad heart. –Steven R. Smith How about you? Do you ever feel like you can’t help anyone? One of the very best things you can do is encourage others. If you know Jesus, He has given you the ability to help discouraged people by showing them His love. He can use you to help bring healing to tough situations. Share His love with those who are hurting through kind words and a helpful heart. Today's Key Verse: Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. Proverbs 16:24 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Encourage someone today

The Fix-It Kid 91892362-b16f-42a0-885b-258b52652f6dThu, 19 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2026) Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2026)94c55da4-0541-4051-b879-02dc99c019aeThu, 19 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: The Dignity of Man (2026) “God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). The Catechism teaches us about man’s God-given dignity and unique place in creation. Fr. Mike explains the unity that exists between all persons, and how this necessitates a “law of human solidarity and charity.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 355-361. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). The Catechism teaches us about man’s God-given dignity and unique place in creation. Fr. Mike explains the unity that exists between all persons, and how this necessitates a “law of human solidarity and charity.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 355-361. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 50: The Dignity of Man (2026)75ae14b1-5ff3-40ca-be3c-fc817be996a7Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Lent Resolution We All Need | Fr. Ken Geraci & John HeinenThis Ash Wednesday, Fr. Ken Geraci and John Heinen go straight to the heart of Lent’s first command: repent and believe. We're focusing on two concrete actions that we avoid until we're desperate: a real examination of conscience and a clean, simple confession. Not scrupulosity. Not vague generalities. An honest inventory of blind spots, weak spots, compromises, and missed opportunities for virtue. 🟢 Father's of Mercy Examination of Conscience: https://fathersofmercy.com/fathers-of... 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentleman.lpages.co/l... 🟢 Into the Desert with Fr. Ken Geraci -⁠ https://catholicgentleman.lpages.co/i... 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/t... COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Ash Wednesday, Fr. Ken Geraci and John Heinen go straight to the heart of Lent’s first command: repent and believe. We're focusing on two concrete actions that we avoid until we're desperate: a real examination of conscience and a clean, simple confession. Not scrupulosity. Not vague generalities. An honest inventory of blind spots, weak spots, compromises, and missed opportunities for virtue. 🟢 Father's of Mercy Examination of Conscience: https://fathersofmercy.com/fathers-of... 🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentleman.lpages.co/l... 🟢 Into the Desert with Fr. Ken Geraci -⁠ https://catholicgentleman.lpages.co/i... 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/t... COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusThe Lent Resolution We All Need | Fr. Ken Geraci & John Heinenb5725bf3-2190-4fba-ad70-055f5d540a3aWed, 18 Feb 2026 16:16:00 +0000861https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat is Ash Wednesday?Daniel 9:3 & Genesis 3:19 Tomorrow  is Ash Wednesday, so today’s episode is a quick “Bible classroom” moment to help kids understand what Ash Wednesday is, what the ashes symbolize, and how it connects to Lent and our preparation for Easter. In this episode, we explain: What Ash Wednesday is. What ashes are symbolic of. What Lent is Kid-friendly examples! Family Library Bonus Activity: If your family is part of the Kids Bible Stories Family Library, I’ve posted a fun Lent activity called a Resurrection Garden with pictures and step-by-step instructions. ➡️ Family Library / Resurrection Garden: here➡️ Browse our Easter Episodes: Go to kbspodcast.com → Podcast → search “Easter” (You can write down your favorite episode numbers and build your own Easter playlist!) Thanks for listening!

Daniel 9:3 & Genesis 3:19 Tomorrow  is Ash Wednesday, so today’s episode is a quick “Bible classroom” moment to help kids understand what Ash Wednesday is, what the ashes symbolize, and how it connects to Lent and our preparation for Easter. In this episode, we explain: What Ash Wednesday is. What ashes are symbolic of. What Lent is Kid-friendly examples! Family Library Bonus Activity: If your family is part of the Kids Bible Stories Family Library, I’ve posted a fun Lent activity called a Resurrection Garden with pictures and step-by-step instructions. ➡️ Family Library / Resurrection Garden: here➡️ Browse our Easter Episodes: Go to kbspodcast.com → Podcast → search “Easter” (You can write down your favorite episode numbers and build your own Easter playlist!) Thanks for listening!

fullWhat is Ash Wednesday?7eb93fdb-cf9f-4201-bf86-bb862216b063Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:02:00 +0000479https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJesus and Pilate: Lent Series, Ep 1Fr. Martins shares a reflection on one of the most significant exchanges in human history: between the man who asked, “What is truth?” and the Truth Himself. Join us for part 1 of a multi episodic Lenten retreat. Thank you to our sponsors who helped make this episode and all of the others possible! Hallow.com/exfiles- sign up today for Prayer40: The Return. Prayer changes things. DO IT. Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES. Remi- Go to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES  at checkout for 50% off. Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code EXFILES for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/EXFILES. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fr. Martins shares a reflection on one of the most significant exchanges in human history: between the man who asked, “What is truth?” and the Truth Himself. Join us for part 1 of a multi episodic Lenten retreat. Thank you to our sponsors who helped make this episode and all of the others possible! Hallow.com/exfiles- sign up today for Prayer40: The Return. Prayer changes things. DO IT. Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES. Remi- Go to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES  at checkout for 50% off. Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code EXFILES for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/EXFILES. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullJesus and Pilate: Lent Series, Ep 1c011ee59-44e0-4aad-9673-707f3aa0e413Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Send Out the Search Party Read: Psalm 139:23-24; Jeremiah 17:10 “Why is there an old apple core inside a crinkled chip bag under your pillow?” Dad asked when Camila came into the kitchen. Camila smirked. “The real question is why were you looking under my pillow?” “I was just following my nose,” said Dad. “Your room is a mess! You need to clean it before going to Mackenzie’s house.” Camila stomped upstairs, mumbling something about how unfair life was. Dad had just finished his second cup of coffee and morning Bible reading when Camila scooted into the kitchen and opened the fridge. “I’m guessing you’re taking a snack break,” he said. Camila crunched into an apple. “Nope. I’m finished.” “How could you have cleaned your room in thirty minutes? I couldn’t have cleaned it that fast with a bulldozer.” “Take a look if you don’t believe me.” Camila followed her dad upstairs. He was amazed. There was no clutter to be found. Dad got down on his hands and knees. “What are you doing?” Camila asked. This didn’t look good. “When I was a kid, my favorite cleaning method was to shove all the junk under my bed so everything looked clean. I didn’t think my dad was smart enough to look there.” Dad peeked under the bed. “And it looks like you didn’t think your dad was smart enough either. I guess you have a full day of cleaning ahead of you.” “I thought it’d be easier to just hide everything by shoving it under the bed,” said Camila. “I didn’t know you were going to send out a search party!” Dad sat on the edge of her bed. “Believe it or not, a lot of people think they can do the same thing with their sin—they try to hide it to make their lives look perfect. They may think they’re fooling everyone, but they’re not fooling God. In the Bible, David asks God to search his heart. He wanted God to find the sin in his life so he could confess it and be forgiven.” “Well, God is our Father, and fathers are really good at finding stuff!” Camila said. “I guess I need to tell Jesus—and you—I’m sorry.” “I forgive you,” Dad said. “And Jesus promises to always forgive us too.” –Jared Hottenstein How about you? Do you try to hide your sin and keep others from seeing the messes in your life? Even if you’re able to hide the wrong things you do from others, you can’t hide them from God. The Bible calls the wrong things we do sin, and the best way to handle sin isn’t to try to hide it from God, but to show it to Him. The Bible says that if we confess our sins, Jesus is faithful to His promise to always forgive us. Today's Key Verse: Search me, God, and know my heart…See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Let God search for sin

Read: Psalm 139:23-24; Jeremiah 17:10 “Why is there an old apple core inside a crinkled chip bag under your pillow?” Dad asked when Camila came into the kitchen. Camila smirked. “The real question is why were you looking under my pillow?” “I was just following my nose,” said Dad. “Your room is a mess! You need to clean it before going to Mackenzie’s house.” Camila stomped upstairs, mumbling something about how unfair life was. Dad had just finished his second cup of coffee and morning Bible reading when Camila scooted into the kitchen and opened the fridge. “I’m guessing you’re taking a snack break,” he said. Camila crunched into an apple. “Nope. I’m finished.” “How could you have cleaned your room in thirty minutes? I couldn’t have cleaned it that fast with a bulldozer.” “Take a look if you don’t believe me.” Camila followed her dad upstairs. He was amazed. There was no clutter to be found. Dad got down on his hands and knees. “What are you doing?” Camila asked. This didn’t look good. “When I was a kid, my favorite cleaning method was to shove all the junk under my bed so everything looked clean. I didn’t think my dad was smart enough to look there.” Dad peeked under the bed. “And it looks like you didn’t think your dad was smart enough either. I guess you have a full day of cleaning ahead of you.” “I thought it’d be easier to just hide everything by shoving it under the bed,” said Camila. “I didn’t know you were going to send out a search party!” Dad sat on the edge of her bed. “Believe it or not, a lot of people think they can do the same thing with their sin—they try to hide it to make their lives look perfect. They may think they’re fooling everyone, but they’re not fooling God. In the Bible, David asks God to search his heart. He wanted God to find the sin in his life so he could confess it and be forgiven.” “Well, God is our Father, and fathers are really good at finding stuff!” Camila said. “I guess I need to tell Jesus—and you—I’m sorry.” “I forgive you,” Dad said. “And Jesus promises to always forgive us too.” –Jared Hottenstein How about you? Do you try to hide your sin and keep others from seeing the messes in your life? Even if you’re able to hide the wrong things you do from others, you can’t hide them from God. The Bible calls the wrong things we do sin, and the best way to handle sin isn’t to try to hide it from God, but to show it to Him. The Bible says that if we confess our sins, Jesus is faithful to His promise to always forgive us. Today's Key Verse: Search me, God, and know my heart…See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Let God search for sin

Send Out the Search Party fdfa14a2-6ce0-4160-951f-b575c8a02170Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2026) Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2026)557dd1ca-c029-46fc-9451-38859f3a42afWed, 18 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: We Are Created For Worship (2026) There is a solidarity among all of God’s creatures because all are oriented to give glory to God. We learn that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, sanctifying it and blessing it. Fr. Mike tells us that all creatures were made with a view to the Sabbath, created for the worship and adoration of God. We are all called to the sacred task of worshiping God and nothing else should take precedence over it. We end with an “In Brief” review of all we have learned in recent sessions about the physical world, the spiritual world, angels, and creation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 344-354. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There is a solidarity among all of God’s creatures because all are oriented to give glory to God. We learn that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, sanctifying it and blessing it. Fr. Mike tells us that all creatures were made with a view to the Sabbath, created for the worship and adoration of God. We are all called to the sacred task of worshiping God and nothing else should take precedence over it. We end with an “In Brief” review of all we have learned in recent sessions about the physical world, the spiritual world, angels, and creation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 344-354. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 49: We Are Created For Worship (2026)a1bbcd4c-b4f0-4f00-b81e-f216eac88c3cWed, 18 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Be Careful, Charley! Read: Ephesians 6:1-3 Charley toddled happily around the living room. He had just learned to walk, and it was Lacie’s job to keep an eye on him while Dad was cooking dinner. He was a very curious little boy and almost always found a way to get into trouble. “Charley, get out of there! You could pull the whole bookcase down on you,” Lacie exclaimed. Charley had begun to climb up the shelves to grab an interesting picture he wanted to see. Lacie pulled him off the shelf, and he howled in anger. She set him back on the floor and watched for his next move carefully. He casually glanced back at his sister, then wandered over to the basement stairs. Lacie wasn’t fooled, and she knew he couldn’t handle going down big steps yet. She scooped him up, and again he screamed. Lacie tried to explain what would happen to him. “Charley, if you try to do things that will hurt you, then I’m going to keep you from doing them. I know you’re mad because you don’t get to do what you want, but you have to learn what’s good for you and what’s dangerous.” It didn’t make a difference to Charley. I really hope he figures out he could really get hurt if he keeps this up, Lacie thought. I don’t want to keep rescuing him from danger just because he doesn’t know it’s dangerous. As Lacie thought about Charley’s attitude, she realized she was doing the exact same thing. Not that she was going to climb a bookcase, but her dad had told her several times that she couldn’t get her own phone like the other girls at school. I just want to fit in with my friends, Lacie thought. But maybe Dad knows it’s something I’m not ready for yet. I need to remember that God wants me to obey Dad because He loves me, and Dad loves me too. I can trust that they both know what’s best for me. “I know today hasn’t been fun for you, Charley,” she told her bawling brother, “but thanks for helping me learn that I can’t always get what I want either. I just hope I can help you learn the same thing too!” –Dylan Kraayenbrink How about you? Do you get angry when your parents won’t let you have something you want? Maybe you’re upset that you can’t have a smartphone, a new bike, or the latest clothes. Remember that God puts parents in our lives to help us learn and grow because He loves us. We need to trust that they—and God—know what’s best for us. Obey your parents and trust that God is using them to help you grow. Today's Key Verse: Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Ephesians 6:1 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Trust your parents to know best

Read: Ephesians 6:1-3 Charley toddled happily around the living room. He had just learned to walk, and it was Lacie’s job to keep an eye on him while Dad was cooking dinner. He was a very curious little boy and almost always found a way to get into trouble. “Charley, get out of there! You could pull the whole bookcase down on you,” Lacie exclaimed. Charley had begun to climb up the shelves to grab an interesting picture he wanted to see. Lacie pulled him off the shelf, and he howled in anger. She set him back on the floor and watched for his next move carefully. He casually glanced back at his sister, then wandered over to the basement stairs. Lacie wasn’t fooled, and she knew he couldn’t handle going down big steps yet. She scooped him up, and again he screamed. Lacie tried to explain what would happen to him. “Charley, if you try to do things that will hurt you, then I’m going to keep you from doing them. I know you’re mad because you don’t get to do what you want, but you have to learn what’s good for you and what’s dangerous.” It didn’t make a difference to Charley. I really hope he figures out he could really get hurt if he keeps this up, Lacie thought. I don’t want to keep rescuing him from danger just because he doesn’t know it’s dangerous. As Lacie thought about Charley’s attitude, she realized she was doing the exact same thing. Not that she was going to climb a bookcase, but her dad had told her several times that she couldn’t get her own phone like the other girls at school. I just want to fit in with my friends, Lacie thought. But maybe Dad knows it’s something I’m not ready for yet. I need to remember that God wants me to obey Dad because He loves me, and Dad loves me too. I can trust that they both know what’s best for me. “I know today hasn’t been fun for you, Charley,” she told her bawling brother, “but thanks for helping me learn that I can’t always get what I want either. I just hope I can help you learn the same thing too!” –Dylan Kraayenbrink How about you? Do you get angry when your parents won’t let you have something you want? Maybe you’re upset that you can’t have a smartphone, a new bike, or the latest clothes. Remember that God puts parents in our lives to help us learn and grow because He loves us. We need to trust that they—and God—know what’s best for us. Obey your parents and trust that God is using them to help you grow. Today's Key Verse: Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Ephesians 6:1 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Trust your parents to know best

Be Careful, Charley! d2fd9ddb-c65e-4ab9-91c2-4f9b8e18a116Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: God's Presence (2026) Fr. Mike reflects on God's presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today's readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on God's presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today's readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 48: God's Presence (2026)269e5f8a-3a0e-471d-a9ed-c3310e325570Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: Creation in Order (2026) God created all of the visible world in richness, diversity, and order, and everything owes its existence to God. Because all of creation comes from God, every creature has its own goodness and perfection and God wills the interdependence of all creatures. Father Mike helps us to see that God gave us the world for our use, but not for our abuse. Human beings are made in the image and likeness of God and we are charged with caring for the natural world and all of its creatures. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 337-343. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God created all of the visible world in richness, diversity, and order, and everything owes its existence to God. Because all of creation comes from God, every creature has its own goodness and perfection and God wills the interdependence of all creatures. Father Mike helps us to see that God gave us the world for our use, but not for our abuse. Human beings are made in the image and likeness of God and we are charged with caring for the natural world and all of its creatures. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 337-343. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 48: Creation in Order (2026)2cb8b0bc-f293-444d-a0d7-01fe80733a30Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags269 - God Science and the Heart with Douglass EllOne of the biggest lies the devil has pulled over our society is that "Science" and "Religion" are somehow incompatible. They actually align perfectly. In fact, the deeper you dig into scientific knowledge, the more evidence you discover of the existence of God. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Douglass Ell and I talk about our journeys through scientific truth to find God. We talk about how while the truth is overwhelming, it is also intellectual. The deeper conversion must include the heart also. We talk about our own fears and painful experiences on this journey. We talk about how we still struggle to trust and what to do about it. You can find Doug's book about the scientific proof of God at his website or on Amazon. You can find his newest book The God Proofs on it's own website, or also on amazon. I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.)

One of the biggest lies the devil has pulled over our society is that "Science" and "Religion" are somehow incompatible. They actually align perfectly. In fact, the deeper you dig into scientific knowledge, the more evidence you discover of the existence of God. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Douglass Ell and I talk about our journeys through scientific truth to find God. We talk about how while the truth is overwhelming, it is also intellectual. The deeper conversion must include the heart also. We talk about our own fears and painful experiences on this journey. We talk about how we still struggle to trust and what to do about it. You can find Doug's book about the scientific proof of God at his website or on Amazon. You can find his newest book The God Proofs on it's own website, or also on amazon. I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.)

full269 - God Science and the Heart with Douglass Ell401abf4f-a110-4304-b78d-9e01f34e48b2Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBrain Rot Emergency: These Internal Documents Prove They’re Controlling You!How is Tiktok rewiring your brain? Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and Harvard physician Dr Aditi Nerurkar reveal how tech addiction and short-form video are ROTTING your brain, and why AI chatbots could cause the next global addiction CRISIS!  Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist at NYU Stern and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a world-renowned expert in stress, burnout, and mental health, and best-selling author of ‘The 5 Resets’.  They explain: ◼️The "brain hacking" secrets tech companies use to hook you ◼️Why short-form video is shattering the global attention span ◼️The link between phone-based childhoods and the teen mental health crisis ◼️How TikTok causes a 40% drop in memory accuracy ◼️Why you must delete addictive slot-machine apps to reclaim your focus Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  00:00 Intro 02:26 The Largest Threat To Humanity Right Now—And Why No One Wants To Admit It 06:31 How Short-Form Videos Are Rewiring Your Brain For The Worse 09:26 What Your Phone Is Doing To Your Sleep, Heart, And Stress Levels 16:15 Why Short-Form Content Is Quietly Killing Deep Thinking 19:07 What’s Really Happening In Your Brain When You Scroll 26:24 What Happens When You Quit Social Media—And Take Back Control 30:00 The Real Danger Behind Meta, Snapchat, And TikTok 36:05 The Dark Side Of Snapchat: Cyberbullying And Predators Exposed 41:23 Oxytocin, AI Chatbots, And What This Means For Your Brain 55:20 What If Your Business Depends On Social Media—Is There Another Way? 01:00:28 Why So Many People Feel Lost—And How Tech Plays A Role 01:06:16 Ads 01:07:17 The Simple Test To Know If You’re Addicted To Your Phone 01:26:08 What Is “Popcorn Brain”—And Do You Have It? 01:28:04 Brain Rot: Why Adults Can Recover—But Teens Might Not 01:31:45 Why Australia Banned Social Media For Under-16s—And What Happens Next 01:43:16 Ads 01:45:33 Why Parents Can’t Sue Social Media Companies—And What This Law Protects 02:04:29 How Technology Is Eroding Our Sense Of Meaning 02:08:39 How To Reclaim Meaning And Joy In A Hyper-Digital World 02:14:14 The 3-Second Brain Reset That Breaks The Scroll Cycle Follow Dr Aditi: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2aYTX  Website - https://linkly.link/2aYTZ You can purchase Aditi’s book, ‘The 5 Resets’, here: https://linkly.link/2aYTd  Follow Jonathan: X - https://linkly.link/2aYTq Website - https://linkly.link/2aYTs  You can purchase Jonathan’s book, ‘The Amazing Generation’, here: https://linkly.link/2aYU7  Independent research: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DOAC-Attention-Discussion-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC   Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO

How is Tiktok rewiring your brain? Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and Harvard physician Dr Aditi Nerurkar reveal how tech addiction and short-form video are ROTTING your brain, and why AI chatbots could cause the next global addiction CRISIS!  Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist at NYU Stern and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a world-renowned expert in stress, burnout, and mental health, and best-selling author of ‘The 5 Resets’.  They explain: ◼️The "brain hacking" secrets tech companies use to hook you ◼️Why short-form video is shattering the global attention span ◼️The link between phone-based childhoods and the teen mental health crisis ◼️How TikTok causes a 40% drop in memory accuracy ◼️Why you must delete addictive slot-machine apps to reclaim your focus Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  00:00 Intro 02:26 The Largest Threat To Humanity Right Now—And Why No One Wants To Admit It 06:31 How Short-Form Videos Are Rewiring Your Brain For The Worse 09:26 What Your Phone Is Doing To Your Sleep, Heart, And Stress Levels 16:15 Why Short-Form Content Is Quietly Killing Deep Thinking 19:07 What’s Really Happening In Your Brain When You Scroll 26:24 What Happens When You Quit Social Media—And Take Back Control 30:00 The Real Danger Behind Meta, Snapchat, And TikTok 36:05 The Dark Side Of Snapchat: Cyberbullying And Predators Exposed 41:23 Oxytocin, AI Chatbots, And What This Means For Your Brain 55:20 What If Your Business Depends On Social Media—Is There Another Way? 01:00:28 Why So Many People Feel Lost—And How Tech Plays A Role 01:06:16 Ads 01:07:17 The Simple Test To Know If You’re Addicted To Your Phone 01:26:08 What Is “Popcorn Brain”—And Do You Have It? 01:28:04 Brain Rot: Why Adults Can Recover—But Teens Might Not 01:31:45 Why Australia Banned Social Media For Under-16s—And What Happens Next 01:43:16 Ads 01:45:33 Why Parents Can’t Sue Social Media Companies—And What This Law Protects 02:04:29 How Technology Is Eroding Our Sense Of Meaning 02:08:39 How To Reclaim Meaning And Joy In A Hyper-Digital World 02:14:14 The 3-Second Brain Reset That Breaks The Scroll Cycle Follow Dr Aditi: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2aYTX  Website - https://linkly.link/2aYTZ You can purchase Aditi’s book, ‘The 5 Resets’, here: https://linkly.link/2aYTd  Follow Jonathan: X - https://linkly.link/2aYTq Website - https://linkly.link/2aYTs  You can purchase Jonathan’s book, ‘The Amazing Generation’, here: https://linkly.link/2aYU7  Independent research: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DOAC-Attention-Discussion-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC   Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO

fullBrain Rot Emergency: These Internal Documents Prove They’re Controlling You!3c303a2f-78c5-4f08-be14-097e2f17422dMon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +00008316https://216.73.216.191/allTags His Life for Mine Read: John 10:14-18 “Why would Jesus allow Himself to be killed if He were really God?” Jackson asked his youth group leader. “I don’t get it!” Mr. Anders did his best to explain, but Jackson still thought it made no sense. A few days later, Jackson joined the group on a campout at a national park. Before heading off, they met with Ranger Davis. He told them about his work and even let them climb up the watchtower where he regularly checked for fires. Then the boys and Mr. Anders headed into the woods. The next day, the group awakened to the smell of smoke in the air. “There must be a fire in the forest somewhere,” Mr. Anders said. He tried to call the park office but couldn’t get any reception on his phone. “We don’t know where the fire is,” he told the boys. “If we start moving, we might head closer to the blaze.” “Look!” Jackson called out. “A helicopter!” The boys whooped as a helicopter zoomed in and hovered over their campsite. Within a few minutes, they were all inside and taken to safety. As the boys talked excitedly about their narrow escape, a sheriff came in. “Where’s Ranger Davis?” someone asked. “Was he able to see where we were from the watchtower?” The sheriff nodded sadly. “He spotted your campsite and radioed your location right before a burning tree fell on the tower.” Jackson gasped. “You mean…he died?” The sheriff nodded again. “He refused to leave before you boys were located. He stayed and saved your lives instead of his own. If he hadn’t…well, you wouldn’t be here now.” Jackson was stunned. Later that day, Mr. Anders talked with Jackson. “How are you doing?” he asked. “I can’t stop thinking about Ranger Davis. He could have left the tower sooner, but he stayed to save us—and died because of it.” Jackson paused to wipe his eyes. “It’s like what you were trying to tell me about Jesus, isn’t it?” Mr. Anders nodded. “Jesus could have chosen not to die, but then we couldn’t have been saved from our sin. He died in our place—and then He rose again! Everyone who trusts in Him will live with Him forever.” “I get it now,” Jackson said in a trembling voice. “I want to trust in Him too.” –Jan L. Hansen How about you? Did you know that Jesus sacrificed His life for yours? You can’t save yourself, but Jesus willingly died so you could be saved and have eternal life with Him. Have you trusted Him as your Savior? If not, do it today and He will save you. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: I lay down my life so that I may take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down on my own. John 10:17-18 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Jesus willingly died for you

Read: John 10:14-18 “Why would Jesus allow Himself to be killed if He were really God?” Jackson asked his youth group leader. “I don’t get it!” Mr. Anders did his best to explain, but Jackson still thought it made no sense. A few days later, Jackson joined the group on a campout at a national park. Before heading off, they met with Ranger Davis. He told them about his work and even let them climb up the watchtower where he regularly checked for fires. Then the boys and Mr. Anders headed into the woods. The next day, the group awakened to the smell of smoke in the air. “There must be a fire in the forest somewhere,” Mr. Anders said. He tried to call the park office but couldn’t get any reception on his phone. “We don’t know where the fire is,” he told the boys. “If we start moving, we might head closer to the blaze.” “Look!” Jackson called out. “A helicopter!” The boys whooped as a helicopter zoomed in and hovered over their campsite. Within a few minutes, they were all inside and taken to safety. As the boys talked excitedly about their narrow escape, a sheriff came in. “Where’s Ranger Davis?” someone asked. “Was he able to see where we were from the watchtower?” The sheriff nodded sadly. “He spotted your campsite and radioed your location right before a burning tree fell on the tower.” Jackson gasped. “You mean…he died?” The sheriff nodded again. “He refused to leave before you boys were located. He stayed and saved your lives instead of his own. If he hadn’t…well, you wouldn’t be here now.” Jackson was stunned. Later that day, Mr. Anders talked with Jackson. “How are you doing?” he asked. “I can’t stop thinking about Ranger Davis. He could have left the tower sooner, but he stayed to save us—and died because of it.” Jackson paused to wipe his eyes. “It’s like what you were trying to tell me about Jesus, isn’t it?” Mr. Anders nodded. “Jesus could have chosen not to die, but then we couldn’t have been saved from our sin. He died in our place—and then He rose again! Everyone who trusts in Him will live with Him forever.” “I get it now,” Jackson said in a trembling voice. “I want to trust in Him too.” –Jan L. Hansen How about you? Did you know that Jesus sacrificed His life for yours? You can’t save yourself, but Jesus willingly died so you could be saved and have eternal life with Him. Have you trusted Him as your Savior? If not, do it today and He will save you. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: I lay down my life so that I may take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down on my own. John 10:17-18 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Jesus willingly died for you

His Life for Mine 4625c3fd-0518-42c8-916f-6e990a3492abMon, 16 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Golden Calf (2026) In today's reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today's reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 47: The Golden Calf (2026)894dcea0-7371-43ad-b6f1-9dd830e6d0b9Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Angels (2026) The angels belong to Christ as they were made through him and for him, and he has made them messengers of his saving plan. We learn that angels have been present throughout the history of salvation, and the life of Christ is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. Fr. Mike explains how in the liturgy, we join the angels in praising God, and all of human life is surrounded by angels’ care and protection. He reminds us that all angels and saints have the power to intercede for us before God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 331-336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The angels belong to Christ as they were made through him and for him, and he has made them messengers of his saving plan. We learn that angels have been present throughout the history of salvation, and the life of Christ is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. Fr. Mike explains how in the liturgy, we join the angels in praising God, and all of human life is surrounded by angels’ care and protection. He reminds us that all angels and saints have the power to intercede for us before God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 331-336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 47: The Angels (2026)48a55d22-26db-403b-a88f-01daff5aa906Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Tangled Threads Read: Romans 5:1-5 Marta sat down on the couch beside her grandmother and glanced at the needlepoint canvas she was working on. “That’s so pretty!” said Marta. “That’s going to be the cover for the pillow you made for my bed, isn’t it? Is it almost finished?” “Not yet,” said Grandma, “but it’s getting there.” She turned the canvas over and cut a thread. “Wow!” said Marta. “It doesn’t look so good on the back side—just a big tangle of threads.” She grinned. “Be sure you don’t put it on the pillow inside out!” Grandma laughed. “Don’t worry, I won’t.” Marta picked up a photo album from the coffee table and flipped through it. “Grandma,” she said after a few minutes, “I still miss Grandpa a lot. I just don’t understand why God didn’t make him get better! We prayed and prayed for him, but he died anyway.” Grandma squeezed Marta’s hand. “I know you miss him, honey. I do too. I don’t know why the Lord took Grandpa to heaven instead of giving him more time here with us, but…” She paused and held up her needlework so Marta could see the back of the canvas again. “As you pointed out, this side of the picture isn’t very pretty.” She turned the cloth over to the finished side. “That side is much better,” said Marta. “I love the little frogs in that picture. They’re so cute!” “Yes, they are—even though I’m not finished yet.” Grandma laid the needlework back in her lap and looked at Marta. “Some things that happen to us—or to those we love—look like the tangled threads on the wrong side of a needlepoint picture,” she said softly. “But God sees the right side. His picture of our lives isn’t finished yet, and He knows what threads are needed to make it beautiful. We need to trust Him to work out every part just right, knowing that Jesus gave His life so that our lives could be a beautiful reflection of Him.” Marta picked up her grandma’s needlework and smiled. “Once this is finished and on my bed, the frogs in the picture will remind me to trust God with my life, even when things happen that I don’t understand.” –Richard S. Maffeo How about you? Has something sad happened in your life? Is it hard to understand why God allows those kinds of things to happen? When things happen that you don’t understand, trust that God is using them for good, even though you can’t see it. He loves you and will always be there to help you through the hard times, and one day you’ll be able to see the beautiful picture He’s made of your life. Today's Key Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Proverbs 3:5 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus in everything

Read: Romans 5:1-5 Marta sat down on the couch beside her grandmother and glanced at the needlepoint canvas she was working on. “That’s so pretty!” said Marta. “That’s going to be the cover for the pillow you made for my bed, isn’t it? Is it almost finished?” “Not yet,” said Grandma, “but it’s getting there.” She turned the canvas over and cut a thread. “Wow!” said Marta. “It doesn’t look so good on the back side—just a big tangle of threads.” She grinned. “Be sure you don’t put it on the pillow inside out!” Grandma laughed. “Don’t worry, I won’t.” Marta picked up a photo album from the coffee table and flipped through it. “Grandma,” she said after a few minutes, “I still miss Grandpa a lot. I just don’t understand why God didn’t make him get better! We prayed and prayed for him, but he died anyway.” Grandma squeezed Marta’s hand. “I know you miss him, honey. I do too. I don’t know why the Lord took Grandpa to heaven instead of giving him more time here with us, but…” She paused and held up her needlework so Marta could see the back of the canvas again. “As you pointed out, this side of the picture isn’t very pretty.” She turned the cloth over to the finished side. “That side is much better,” said Marta. “I love the little frogs in that picture. They’re so cute!” “Yes, they are—even though I’m not finished yet.” Grandma laid the needlework back in her lap and looked at Marta. “Some things that happen to us—or to those we love—look like the tangled threads on the wrong side of a needlepoint picture,” she said softly. “But God sees the right side. His picture of our lives isn’t finished yet, and He knows what threads are needed to make it beautiful. We need to trust Him to work out every part just right, knowing that Jesus gave His life so that our lives could be a beautiful reflection of Him.” Marta picked up her grandma’s needlework and smiled. “Once this is finished and on my bed, the frogs in the picture will remind me to trust God with my life, even when things happen that I don’t understand.” –Richard S. Maffeo How about you? Has something sad happened in your life? Is it hard to understand why God allows those kinds of things to happen? When things happen that you don’t understand, trust that God is using them for good, even though you can’t see it. He loves you and will always be there to help you through the hard times, and one day you’ll be able to see the beautiful picture He’s made of your life. Today's Key Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Proverbs 3:5 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus in everything

Tangled Threads 5b8745cc-9dfe-4682-85c5-48e4c90ef4eeSun, 15 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Set Apart for God (2026) Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today's readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today's readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 46: Set Apart for God (2026)dca296f6-2fa8-421f-92f0-9b3847d42812Sun, 15 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Heaven and Earth (2026) God created heaven and earth — all that we see and all that we don’t see. We learn that the earth is filled with men and many things we can see, but our faith tells us that there are many things on earth that we cannot see, including the presence of God and angels. Fr. Mike explains how human beings are spiritual and corporeal creatures, but angels are immortal, purely spiritual creatures. He tells us more about the role of angels and how, possessing intellect and will, they too are created to glorify God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 325-330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God created heaven and earth — all that we see and all that we don’t see. We learn that the earth is filled with men and many things we can see, but our faith tells us that there are many things on earth that we cannot see, including the presence of God and angels. Fr. Mike explains how human beings are spiritual and corporeal creatures, but angels are immortal, purely spiritual creatures. He tells us more about the role of angels and how, possessing intellect and will, they too are created to glorify God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 325-330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 46: Heaven and Earth (2026)e48be97d-5b94-4b61-a0c0-33b91313c5b7Sun, 15 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/15/26 Put Your Heart Into It Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus didn't give us a new weight to carry, but a new way to carry the weight. We all have things that we NEED to do. When we show up knowing that we are doing what God has asked, there is the necessity to also do what God has asked us to do the WAY God has asked us to do it…with love. Mass Readings from February 15, 2026: Sirach 15:15-20 Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-341 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus didn't give us a new weight to carry, but a new way to carry the weight. We all have things that we NEED to do. When we show up knowing that we are doing what God has asked, there is the necessity to also do what God has asked us to do the WAY God has asked us to do it…with love. Mass Readings from February 15, 2026: Sirach 15:15-20 Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-341 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37

full02/15/26 Put Your Heart Into It29df9a59-4493-4b9a-8700-11997f7378afSat, 14 Feb 2026 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Roses Are Red Read: James 2:14-17; 1 John 3:18 Sebastian was so focused on coloring the big red heart that he didn’t hear his dad come into his room. Dad stood behind him and read the poem written on the card Sebastian was making out loud. “‘Roses are red, the snow is white…you light up my life like a big headlight.’” Dad grinned. “You certainly have a way with words, son. I’m guessing this Valentine isn’t for your mom.” Sebastian looked up from his coloring. “It’s for a girl in my class. It took me two weeks to come up with that. Do you think she’ll like it?” “I think every girl likes to hear kind words. What else are you planning to do for her for Valentine’s Day?” Sebastian raised an eyebrow. “I wasn’t planning on doing anything. I was just going to wow her with words.” Dad smiled. “Your words are a great start, but you need to do something to back up what you say. Offer to clean the hamster cage when it’s her turn. Or change your poem to ‘A rosy, red rose, a white snowflake…you warm my heart like a cookie that’s baked,’ and make her a batch of cookies. Do something to prove your words have meaning.” “Did Grandpa give you this advice when you were my age?” Sebastian asked. “Believe it or not, I got this from the Bible.” Sebastian laughed. “I don’t think the Bible talks about baking cookies.” “No, but it does talk about backing up our words with action. It tells us to show the truth of our love not only through what we say, but what we do. Think of it like this. The Bible says that God loved the world and that He gave His only Son, Jesus. God doesn’t just say He loves us. He backs it up with action. And we need to do more than just say nice things to people. We need to do things that show them we care—not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day.” Sebastian pulled a fresh piece of paper from his desk drawer. “What are you doing now?” Dad asked. “Tell me that poem about baking cookies again,” said Sebastian. “I want to remake this card and then go put a batch of cookies in the oven.” –Jared Hottenstein How about you? Do you say kind words to people and tell them you care about them? That’s great, but don’t forget to back up the truth of your words with action. God wants us to build others up with our words, but He also wants us to live out our faith in what we do as well as what we say. Love others like Jesus by letting them know you care through both your words and your actions. Today's Key Verse: Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. 1 John 3:18 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Live out love

Read: James 2:14-17; 1 John 3:18 Sebastian was so focused on coloring the big red heart that he didn’t hear his dad come into his room. Dad stood behind him and read the poem written on the card Sebastian was making out loud. “‘Roses are red, the snow is white…you light up my life like a big headlight.’” Dad grinned. “You certainly have a way with words, son. I’m guessing this Valentine isn’t for your mom.” Sebastian looked up from his coloring. “It’s for a girl in my class. It took me two weeks to come up with that. Do you think she’ll like it?” “I think every girl likes to hear kind words. What else are you planning to do for her for Valentine’s Day?” Sebastian raised an eyebrow. “I wasn’t planning on doing anything. I was just going to wow her with words.” Dad smiled. “Your words are a great start, but you need to do something to back up what you say. Offer to clean the hamster cage when it’s her turn. Or change your poem to ‘A rosy, red rose, a white snowflake…you warm my heart like a cookie that’s baked,’ and make her a batch of cookies. Do something to prove your words have meaning.” “Did Grandpa give you this advice when you were my age?” Sebastian asked. “Believe it or not, I got this from the Bible.” Sebastian laughed. “I don’t think the Bible talks about baking cookies.” “No, but it does talk about backing up our words with action. It tells us to show the truth of our love not only through what we say, but what we do. Think of it like this. The Bible says that God loved the world and that He gave His only Son, Jesus. God doesn’t just say He loves us. He backs it up with action. And we need to do more than just say nice things to people. We need to do things that show them we care—not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day.” Sebastian pulled a fresh piece of paper from his desk drawer. “What are you doing now?” Dad asked. “Tell me that poem about baking cookies again,” said Sebastian. “I want to remake this card and then go put a batch of cookies in the oven.” –Jared Hottenstein How about you? Do you say kind words to people and tell them you care about them? That’s great, but don’t forget to back up the truth of your words with action. God wants us to build others up with our words, but He also wants us to live out our faith in what we do as well as what we say. Love others like Jesus by letting them know you care through both your words and your actions. Today's Key Verse: Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. 1 John 3:18 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Live out love

Roses Are Red 809b30c1-686e-4ef3-91c0-ac05458ff3c9Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Pray for Priests (2026) As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 45: Pray for Priests (2026)b01b7338-b6c1-4dfb-8ff7-b90bd4a7c80bSat, 14 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Summary of Creation (2026) In this “In Brief” section of the Catechism, we review that only God has the power to create, that is, to call into existence something from nothing. God made man and the entire universe as a manifestation of his love, and he keeps the world and all of us in existence by his will. Fr. Mike discusses one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: God bringing good out of evil. He says we won’t fully understand this mystery until we are united with God in heaven. In a broken world, we are called to trust in the goodness of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 315-324. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this “In Brief” section of the Catechism, we review that only God has the power to create, that is, to call into existence something from nothing. God made man and the entire universe as a manifestation of his love, and he keeps the world and all of us in existence by his will. Fr. Mike discusses one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: God bringing good out of evil. He says we won’t fully understand this mystery until we are united with God in heaven. In a broken world, we are called to trust in the goodness of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 315-324. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 45: Summary of Creation (2026)9baf8b0f-62a9-4539-bda5-75507207d957Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsyou can't fix themHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks through a reality check for those of us who want to fall into a habit of control or a belief system that we can fix somebody. We can not be the source of somebody's change and this episode highlights our role in people's lives and God's role. "And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for." 1 John 5:14-15 _____________________________________________ ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help ➤ Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ For up to 45% off your order, head to ➤ VeracityHealth.co and use code COFFEE ☆ College Women, to start a Delight chapter on your campus or to learn more information visit ➤  www.delightministries.com/startadelight ☆ for their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to ➤ 3DayBlinds.com/COFFEE ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks through a reality check for those of us who want to fall into a habit of control or a belief system that we can fix somebody. We can not be the source of somebody's change and this episode highlights our role in people's lives and God's role. "And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for." 1 John 5:14-15 _____________________________________________ ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help ➤ Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ For up to 45% off your order, head to ➤ VeracityHealth.co and use code COFFEE ☆ College Women, to start a Delight chapter on your campus or to learn more information visit ➤  www.delightministries.com/startadelight ☆ for their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to ➤ 3DayBlinds.com/COFFEE ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullyou can't fix them823135f0-5ab8-4ee1-9cd1-0247651082edFri, 13 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Get Free From A Strong Hold | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   this week we go in depth into Angela's journey with disordered eating and hear parts of her journey we haven't heard before.   you can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Avocado Green Mattress Luxury, non-toxic mattresses made with organic materials for healthier sleep. Designed to support your body without harmful chemicals or synthetic foams. Get 15% off your order at AvocadoGreenMattress.com/GGB.   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   PolicyGenius Easily compare life insurance options and secure your family's future today. Get started at PolicyGenius.com/GGB.   Trust & Will Create a legally valid estate plan in minutes with Trust & Will. From wills to trusts, protect your family and your future without the stress or lawyer fees. Get 20% off your estate plan at TrustAndWill.com/GGB.   Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at ritual.com/GGB   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer.

Hiiii GGB!   this week we go in depth into Angela's journey with disordered eating and hear parts of her journey we haven't heard before.   you can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Avocado Green Mattress Luxury, non-toxic mattresses made with organic materials for healthier sleep. Designed to support your body without harmful chemicals or synthetic foams. Get 15% off your order at AvocadoGreenMattress.com/GGB.   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   PolicyGenius Easily compare life insurance options and secure your family's future today. Get started at PolicyGenius.com/GGB.   Trust & Will Create a legally valid estate plan in minutes with Trust & Will. From wills to trusts, protect your family and your future without the stress or lawyer fees. Get 20% off your estate plan at TrustAndWill.com/GGB.   Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at ritual.com/GGB   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer.

fullHow To Get Free From A Strong Hold | Girls Gone Bible9e1ffc16-3c6c-4def-b115-8d6c84475011Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Buddhist Monk Reveals How To Break Free From Pain and Anger!Gelong Thubten is a Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and former actor who has spent over six years in silent retreat. In this moment, he explains how Buddhism offers a radically different way to relate to pain, and how we could be unknowingly feeding our own suffering. Drawing on his experiences of trauma, depression, and panic attacks, he shares an insightful approach to meeting grief, forgiveness, and emotional pain with compassion. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/18yElRtyC0b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/f3r7jxByC0b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Gelong Thubten: https://www.gelongthubten.com/

Gelong Thubten is a Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and former actor who has spent over six years in silent retreat. In this moment, he explains how Buddhism offers a radically different way to relate to pain, and how we could be unknowingly feeding our own suffering. Drawing on his experiences of trauma, depression, and panic attacks, he shares an insightful approach to meeting grief, forgiveness, and emotional pain with compassion. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/18yElRtyC0b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/f3r7jxByC0b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Gelong Thubten: https://www.gelongthubten.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Buddhist Monk Reveals How To Break Free From Pain and Anger!d7ea6356-fba8-426d-8c62-f4466e0a69f0Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +00001877https://216.73.216.191/allTags Change of Plans Read: James 4:13-15 When Journey and her dad clapped their hands and shouted loudly, two barn swallows quickly flew out of the garage, their tails looking like forks against the blue sky. “Why can’t we let them nest in the garage, Dad?” Journey asked as she watched the birds fly over a neighbor’s house and disappear. “Our garage wouldn’t be a safe place to raise baby birds,” said Dad. “See what happens when the garage door is closed?” He pressed a button to lower the garage door. Instantly, it became dark, and the cool breeze was gone. Journey nodded. “Our garage would get too hot for them, wouldn’t it?” “Yes, and not just that. When the door is closed, the mother and father birds wouldn’t be able to go in and out and bring food for the baby birds.” Dad opened the garage door and let the cooler air back in. “I guess they’ll have to change their plans and find a new home—just like we had to change our plans and find a new home when we moved here.” Journey sighed. “Sometimes I wish our plans hadn’t gotten changed. I like living here, but I miss my old school and the friends I had there.” Dad nodded. “Mom and I liked where we lived before too. We were surprised when my company wanted us to move here, but I’m sure we’ll grow to like it.” He leaned against the wall and thought for a minute. “We can make our plans, Journey, but like the Bible says, it’s the Lord who determines our steps—and we want to follow Him wherever He leads us.” “But why would God want us to move?” “Why did we chase those birds out of the garage?” Dad asked. “Well, because we know they need to build their nest someplace else,” Journey replied. “Right. The birds don’t understand that, but we know it’s best. And we don’t know why God would want us to move, but because He loves us so much that Jesus died for us, we can trust Him to know what’s best—even when it doesn’t make sense to us.” “I know,” Journey said. “And I’m thankful He’s with us and promises to help us through the things we don’t understand.” Dad smiled. “Me too.” –Mary F. Watkins How about you? Is it hard for you to accept a change in your plans? It’s good to plan ahead, but remember that God is the one in control and that your plans may have to change in order for Him to do what’s best. Trust Him to work things out for your good, knowing He’s with you and will always help you through any difficult changes in your life. Today's Key Verse: We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Accept God’s plans for you

Read: James 4:13-15 When Journey and her dad clapped their hands and shouted loudly, two barn swallows quickly flew out of the garage, their tails looking like forks against the blue sky. “Why can’t we let them nest in the garage, Dad?” Journey asked as she watched the birds fly over a neighbor’s house and disappear. “Our garage wouldn’t be a safe place to raise baby birds,” said Dad. “See what happens when the garage door is closed?” He pressed a button to lower the garage door. Instantly, it became dark, and the cool breeze was gone. Journey nodded. “Our garage would get too hot for them, wouldn’t it?” “Yes, and not just that. When the door is closed, the mother and father birds wouldn’t be able to go in and out and bring food for the baby birds.” Dad opened the garage door and let the cooler air back in. “I guess they’ll have to change their plans and find a new home—just like we had to change our plans and find a new home when we moved here.” Journey sighed. “Sometimes I wish our plans hadn’t gotten changed. I like living here, but I miss my old school and the friends I had there.” Dad nodded. “Mom and I liked where we lived before too. We were surprised when my company wanted us to move here, but I’m sure we’ll grow to like it.” He leaned against the wall and thought for a minute. “We can make our plans, Journey, but like the Bible says, it’s the Lord who determines our steps—and we want to follow Him wherever He leads us.” “But why would God want us to move?” “Why did we chase those birds out of the garage?” Dad asked. “Well, because we know they need to build their nest someplace else,” Journey replied. “Right. The birds don’t understand that, but we know it’s best. And we don’t know why God would want us to move, but because He loves us so much that Jesus died for us, we can trust Him to know what’s best—even when it doesn’t make sense to us.” “I know,” Journey said. “And I’m thankful He’s with us and promises to help us through the things we don’t understand.” Dad smiled. “Me too.” –Mary F. Watkins How about you? Is it hard for you to accept a change in your plans? It’s good to plan ahead, but remember that God is the one in control and that your plans may have to change in order for Him to do what’s best. Trust Him to work things out for your good, knowing He’s with you and will always help you through any difficult changes in your life. Today's Key Verse: We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Accept God’s plans for you

Change of Plans 6a3aff98-3657-4986-876c-0e052d1bb680Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: Priestly Garments (2026) Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 44: Priestly Garments (2026)b12ce70c-33ee-4ca7-ba6b-4600da86f54dFri, 13 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: The Scandal of Evil (2026) If God is a good Father and creates a good world, why does evil exist? The Catechism addresses this profound and often painful question. Fr. Mike helps us understand how to reconcile sin, evil, and suffering with God’s loving Providence. He assures us that while God does not remove evil, he does redeem it, offering himself as the solution. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 309-314. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

If God is a good Father and creates a good world, why does evil exist? The Catechism addresses this profound and often painful question. Fr. Mike helps us understand how to reconcile sin, evil, and suffering with God’s loving Providence. He assures us that while God does not remove evil, he does redeem it, offering himself as the solution. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 309-314. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 44: The Scandal of Evil (2026)10c9d2ba-1a94-40e2-9eb2-c0efaf72e033Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#958 - Luke 22:1-38 – The Last SupperThis episode is part 47 in a study of the gospel of Luke. This episode covers Judas decideing to betray Jesus and Jesus and the apostles eating the last supper passover meal. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 47 in a study of the gospel of Luke. This episode covers Judas decideing to betray Jesus and Jesus and the apostles eating the last supper passover meal. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#958 - Luke 22:1-38 – The Last Supper1b121825-3cb6-47d2-9561-4fd5dc221ec5Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000944https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Devil’s Last Weapon Against You (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Falling into the same sin again and again? Don't let the devil fool you, there is hope! Fr. Mike Schmitz warns us of the lies of the devil and encourages us to go immediately to confession when we sin. Don't get discouraged, but have the humility to confess your sins and the hope that Christ can transform you! If in weakness you sin, in freedom, claim the Lord. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Falling into the same sin again and again? Don't let the devil fool you, there is hope! Fr. Mike Schmitz warns us of the lies of the devil and encourages us to go immediately to confession when we sin. Don't get discouraged, but have the humility to confess your sins and the hope that Christ can transform you! If in weakness you sin, in freedom, claim the Lord. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Devil’s Last Weapon Against You (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)5dc4c892-1eb1-4752-bedb-30d23328e343Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Ultimate Plan for LentMen treat Lent as optional. However, if this were the case, Christ would NOT have begun His public ministry with the command to repent. Yet most Catholic men approach Lent as if it were extra credit — giving something up, struggling through forty days, and returning to the same patterns unchanged. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss the real reason Lent exists. Penance is not a spiritual accessory, and conversion is not reserved for dramatic moments of crisis. Lent is ordered toward metanoia, a real turning away from sin and a deliberate turning toward Christ. Together, they clarify what penance actually means in Scripture and tradition, why many men resist it, and why discipline without direction produces little lasting fruit. Most importantly, they lay out a concrete three-step plan to help men structure Lent intentionally, not as a seasonal effort, but as a path toward becoming like Christ.   🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness:https://catholicgentleman.lpages.co/lent-rosary/   🟢 Into the Desert with Fr. Ken Geraci - https://catholicgentleman.lpages.co/into-the-desert/ 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20   Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men treat Lent as optional. However, if this were the case, Christ would NOT have begun His public ministry with the command to repent. Yet most Catholic men approach Lent as if it were extra credit — giving something up, struggling through forty days, and returning to the same patterns unchanged. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss the real reason Lent exists. Penance is not a spiritual accessory, and conversion is not reserved for dramatic moments of crisis. Lent is ordered toward metanoia, a real turning away from sin and a deliberate turning toward Christ. Together, they clarify what penance actually means in Scripture and tradition, why many men resist it, and why discipline without direction produces little lasting fruit. Most importantly, they lay out a concrete three-step plan to help men structure Lent intentionally, not as a seasonal effort, but as a path toward becoming like Christ.   🟢 FREE ROSARY - Join Catholic Gentleman+ with over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness:https://catholicgentleman.lpages.co/lent-rosary/   🟢 Into the Desert with Fr. Ken Geraci - https://catholicgentleman.lpages.co/into-the-desert/ 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20   Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Ultimate Plan for Lent34aea131-8680-43e6-aa9c-08ff29d79ddbThu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +00003781https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorld No.1 Divorce Lawyer: This Is A Sign You’ll Divorce In 10 Years!Do you want to know why your relationship keeps failing? Divorce Lawyer James Sexton discusses relationship advice, the impact of AI on love, communication skills, why prenups are rising, and why people stay in toxic cycles!  James Sexton is America's top divorce lawyer with over 2 decades of experience in divorce and family law. He is the founder of a private law firm, and bestselling author of books such as, 'How to Stay in Love' and 'If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late'. He explains:  ▪️The "yours, mine, ours" framework for a fair prenuptial agreement ▪️How AI companions and algorithms are quietly destroying human intimacy ▪️Why social media has become the ultimate infidelity-generating machine ▪️The 1 communication exercise involving a monk that saves marriages ▪️The "seven-year spike" that triggers automatic asset sharing 00:00 Intro 02:47 How to Avoid Ending Up in Divorce 06:28 When to Give a Relationship a Second Chance And When Not To 10:50 Why Prioritizing Your Partner Can Save Your Relationship 25:36 What Signals the Start of a Fading Relationship 30:47 What to Do When the Relationship Starts to Fall Apart 41:07 The Powerful Ritual Every Couple Should Practice 49:51 How Your Childhood Shapes the Way You Love 51:47 The Real Reason Relationships Fail And How to Stop It 58:30 Can Independent People Truly Find Lasting Love? 1:08:54 Are You Focused on the Wrong Things in Your Relationship? 1:13:54 How Addiction Blocks You From Feeling Love 1:15:00 Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Love Even If It Hurts 1:20:36 Do Prenups Actually Make Marriages Stronger? 1:21:46 I'm Scared to Ask for a Prenup, Here’s What to Do 1:23:58 True Divorce Stories You Won’t Believe 1:29:37 Why a Prenup Might Be the Healthiest Choice for Your Marriage 1:44:01 Should You Get a Prenup for Your Pets? 1:47:31 Is Divorce Really Becoming More Common? 1:52:58 The #1 Mistake Couples Make After Marriage 1:56:44 Why Authenticity Is the Most Attractive Trait in Love Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow James: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2a6EF X - https://linkly.link/2a6EH  YouTube - https://linkly.link/2a6EZ  Website - https://linkly.link/2a6EL  You can purchase James’ book, ‘How Not to F*ck Up Your Marriage: Straight talk from a divorce lawyer who’s seen it all’, here: https://linkly.link/2a6EQ  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan: Join Stan’s Dare to Post 30-day Challenge. Post one video per day for 30 days. Finish the challenge and split $100,000. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store    Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO   Apple Card - https://Apple.co/get-daily-cash   Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Offer may not be available everywhere. Terms and limitations apply.

Do you want to know why your relationship keeps failing? Divorce Lawyer James Sexton discusses relationship advice, the impact of AI on love, communication skills, why prenups are rising, and why people stay in toxic cycles!  James Sexton is America's top divorce lawyer with over 2 decades of experience in divorce and family law. He is the founder of a private law firm, and bestselling author of books such as, 'How to Stay in Love' and 'If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late'. He explains:  ▪️The "yours, mine, ours" framework for a fair prenuptial agreement ▪️How AI companions and algorithms are quietly destroying human intimacy ▪️Why social media has become the ultimate infidelity-generating machine ▪️The 1 communication exercise involving a monk that saves marriages ▪️The "seven-year spike" that triggers automatic asset sharing 00:00 Intro 02:47 How to Avoid Ending Up in Divorce 06:28 When to Give a Relationship a Second Chance And When Not To 10:50 Why Prioritizing Your Partner Can Save Your Relationship 25:36 What Signals the Start of a Fading Relationship 30:47 What to Do When the Relationship Starts to Fall Apart 41:07 The Powerful Ritual Every Couple Should Practice 49:51 How Your Childhood Shapes the Way You Love 51:47 The Real Reason Relationships Fail And How to Stop It 58:30 Can Independent People Truly Find Lasting Love? 1:08:54 Are You Focused on the Wrong Things in Your Relationship? 1:13:54 How Addiction Blocks You From Feeling Love 1:15:00 Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Love Even If It Hurts 1:20:36 Do Prenups Actually Make Marriages Stronger? 1:21:46 I'm Scared to Ask for a Prenup, Here’s What to Do 1:23:58 True Divorce Stories You Won’t Believe 1:29:37 Why a Prenup Might Be the Healthiest Choice for Your Marriage 1:44:01 Should You Get a Prenup for Your Pets? 1:47:31 Is Divorce Really Becoming More Common? 1:52:58 The #1 Mistake Couples Make After Marriage 1:56:44 Why Authenticity Is the Most Attractive Trait in Love Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow James: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2a6EF X - https://linkly.link/2a6EH  YouTube - https://linkly.link/2a6EZ  Website - https://linkly.link/2a6EL  You can purchase James’ book, ‘How Not to F*ck Up Your Marriage: Straight talk from a divorce lawyer who’s seen it all’, here: https://linkly.link/2a6EQ  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan: Join Stan’s Dare to Post 30-day Challenge. Post one video per day for 30 days. Finish the challenge and split $100,000. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store    Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO   Apple Card - https://Apple.co/get-daily-cash   Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Offer may not be available everywhere. Terms and limitations apply.

fullWorld No.1 Divorce Lawyer: This Is A Sign You’ll Divorce In 10 Years!49462e14-01d2-4f9e-9e30-ff06b31240a1Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +00007558https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThey Escaped Satanism and The Occult: Riaan Swiegelaar and Adele VreyFormer Satanists and Witches Share Their Journey to Christ

Former Satanists and Witches Share Their Journey to Christ

fullThey Escaped Satanism and The Occult: Riaan Swiegelaar and Adele Vreya2a096db-8d6d-4e74-8e41-2a76f63b12bfThu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Building Blocks Read: Ephesians 2:19-22 “Hey, Blaine, what are you working on?” Dad asked as he walked into Blaine’s room. “I’m making a building out of interlocking blocks for the library contest,” Blaine said. “If I post a picture on their website, I could win a free meal at a local restaurant.” Suddenly, he frowned. “Hey, where’s my baseplate? Can you help me find it, Dad? It’s the big flat one that I have to build on to make sure the structure won’t tip over.” “All right.” Dad kneeled and began to look through the chest of blocks. He pulled out a large flat piece like Blaine had described. “Is this it?” “Yeah! Thanks, Dad.” “Do you mind if I build something too? I loved playing with blocks like this when I was younger.” Blaine nodded. “Sure.” “I think I’ll build a minivan like ours.” Dad began looking for black blocks to use for the tires. “So, did you finish reading this week’s Bible passage for Sunday school?” “I started, but I don’t really understand it. It talks about something being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Jesus Christ being the cornerstone.” “It’s talking about the church,” Dad explained. “Everyone who joins the church by trusting in Jesus is an important part of it.” He pointed at the blocks Blaine was attaching to his building. “It’s like those blocks. Imagine if you only got one block in a set! You wouldn’t be able to build a complete car, or building, or much of anything with one block. But when you have many blocks that fit together perfectly, you can build a structure that is complete.” “So, are we the blocks?” Blaine asked. “Yes! Christians make up the church the way your blocks make up the building you’re working on. And just like your baseplate, Jesus is the base of our church. It’s built on what He did to save us from sin—His death and resurrection. Like blocks that connect together, we are connected through the Holy Spirit, who dwells in us and is shaping us to be more like Jesus.” Blaine nodded. “I think I understand better now. And I’m finished with my building!” “All right. I’ll take a picture,” Dad said. “I can already taste that free meal!” –Jessica Kleeberger How about you? Have you ever built something with interlocking blocks? If so, you know how much fun it is to see a bunch of tiny pieces come together to form a complete creation. The church is the same way! Each Christian belongs to the church and has a part to play in what God is building on the foundation set by Jesus. His Spirit lives in us and works through us so others can see Jesus’s love. Today's Key Verse: In [Jesus] you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. Ephesians 2:22 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: The church is built on Jesus

Read: Ephesians 2:19-22 “Hey, Blaine, what are you working on?” Dad asked as he walked into Blaine’s room. “I’m making a building out of interlocking blocks for the library contest,” Blaine said. “If I post a picture on their website, I could win a free meal at a local restaurant.” Suddenly, he frowned. “Hey, where’s my baseplate? Can you help me find it, Dad? It’s the big flat one that I have to build on to make sure the structure won’t tip over.” “All right.” Dad kneeled and began to look through the chest of blocks. He pulled out a large flat piece like Blaine had described. “Is this it?” “Yeah! Thanks, Dad.” “Do you mind if I build something too? I loved playing with blocks like this when I was younger.” Blaine nodded. “Sure.” “I think I’ll build a minivan like ours.” Dad began looking for black blocks to use for the tires. “So, did you finish reading this week’s Bible passage for Sunday school?” “I started, but I don’t really understand it. It talks about something being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Jesus Christ being the cornerstone.” “It’s talking about the church,” Dad explained. “Everyone who joins the church by trusting in Jesus is an important part of it.” He pointed at the blocks Blaine was attaching to his building. “It’s like those blocks. Imagine if you only got one block in a set! You wouldn’t be able to build a complete car, or building, or much of anything with one block. But when you have many blocks that fit together perfectly, you can build a structure that is complete.” “So, are we the blocks?” Blaine asked. “Yes! Christians make up the church the way your blocks make up the building you’re working on. And just like your baseplate, Jesus is the base of our church. It’s built on what He did to save us from sin—His death and resurrection. Like blocks that connect together, we are connected through the Holy Spirit, who dwells in us and is shaping us to be more like Jesus.” Blaine nodded. “I think I understand better now. And I’m finished with my building!” “All right. I’ll take a picture,” Dad said. “I can already taste that free meal!” –Jessica Kleeberger How about you? Have you ever built something with interlocking blocks? If so, you know how much fun it is to see a bunch of tiny pieces come together to form a complete creation. The church is the same way! Each Christian belongs to the church and has a part to play in what God is building on the foundation set by Jesus. His Spirit lives in us and works through us so others can see Jesus’s love. Today's Key Verse: In [Jesus] you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. Ephesians 2:22 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: The church is built on Jesus

Building Blocks a3d6eb34-ebfb-4795-a8ca-aa2733ef724bThu, 12 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2026) Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2026)f891af0d-f20b-4fa8-831b-82709fbd4c35Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: Creation Is Good (2026) How does God create? We read today about the reality that God creates an ordered and good world. Moreover, he is continually present in his creation, upholding and sustaining it. We also learn that God grants human beings the dignity of being causes, giving us the incredible power to share in his Divine Providence freely. Finally, Fr. Mike reminds us that because we can participate in God’s plan, our suffering is not meaningless. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 299-308. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How does God create? We read today about the reality that God creates an ordered and good world. Moreover, he is continually present in his creation, upholding and sustaining it. We also learn that God grants human beings the dignity of being causes, giving us the incredible power to share in his Divine Providence freely. Finally, Fr. Mike reminds us that because we can participate in God’s plan, our suffering is not meaningless. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 299-308. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 43: Creation Is Good (2026)9937ad2f-dda8-4f96-9469-9be2adde8eadThu, 12 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#404: Believe in What? - Mark Part 3 Mark 1:9–15 In today’s episode of Kids Bible Stories, we continue our journey through the fast-paced Gospel of Mark and watch Jesus step into His public mission. We’ll see: Jesus baptized in the Jordan—and why He did it even though He never sinned God the Father speak from heaven and call Jesus His beloved Son Jesus face temptation in the wilderness and succeed where Adam failed Jesus begin preaching the good news: “Repent and believe the gospel!” Along the way, we’ll talk about: What priests did in the Old Testament and how Jesus is the better, final Priest What “repent” really means What the gospel is And what Jesus means when He says to “believe” ✨ Plus: Don’t forget to grab our FREE printable Valentine’s cards in the Kids Bible Stories Family Library on Patreon! Want to play a part in spreading God’s word to families? Check it out here.  🎧 Perfect for ages 4–10, families, and bedtime listening.

Mark 1:9–15 In today’s episode of Kids Bible Stories, we continue our journey through the fast-paced Gospel of Mark and watch Jesus step into His public mission. We’ll see: Jesus baptized in the Jordan—and why He did it even though He never sinned God the Father speak from heaven and call Jesus His beloved Son Jesus face temptation in the wilderness and succeed where Adam failed Jesus begin preaching the good news: “Repent and believe the gospel!” Along the way, we’ll talk about: What priests did in the Old Testament and how Jesus is the better, final Priest What “repent” really means What the gospel is And what Jesus means when He says to “believe” ✨ Plus: Don’t forget to grab our FREE printable Valentine’s cards in the Kids Bible Stories Family Library on Patreon! Want to play a part in spreading God’s word to families? Check it out here.  🎧 Perfect for ages 4–10, families, and bedtime listening.

full#404: Believe in What? - Mark Part 3 ee26d034-31d7-42b6-93a8-ed0d86285ab0Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +00001007https://216.73.216.191/allTags Bitterness Blotches Read: Ephesians 4:26-32 Mei hung up the phone and walked into the living room with her arms crossed and her jaw clenched. “That was Everly.” Mom frowned. “You’re not still angry with her, are you?” “Of course I am!” said Mei. “She shouldn’t have made fun of me that way. She did it right in front of everyone, and they were all laughing at me!” “I know she hurt you, Mei, and what she did was wrong. But you can’t let bitterness fester in your heart. That’s wrong too.” Mom knelt down to scrub a spot on the carpet. “You need to deal with your anger.” Mei watched as her mother vigorously rubbed the dark spot on the carpet. “Do you think that will ever come out?” she asked. “It doesn’t really look much better than before.” “I hope it will,” said Mom. “Of course, it would have come out a lot easier if I had cleaned it right after the juice was spilled.” Mom wiped sweat off her face and glanced up at Mei. “You should deal with your anger the way I should have dealt with this stain.” Mei frowned. “What do you mean?” Mom continued to rub the dark blotch. “Time has allowed this stain to penetrate into the carpet fibers. Once it’s soaked in and dried, it’s really hard to remove all traces of it. Anger does something like that to your heart. If you let it stay and saturate there, it becomes more and more difficult to remove. Over time, it can grow into bitterness and rage.” Mei looked at the stain on the carpet and sighed. “I don’t know how I can stop being mad at Everly, but I want to.” “Good for you!” Mom said. “Start by talking to Jesus about it, and trust Him to help you forgive others the way He’s forgiven you. And pray for Everly too. It’s hard to be angry with someone you’re praying for. With God’s help, you can replace your bitterness with His love. Then maybe you should call Everly and ask her to come over so you can talk about what happened.” Mei nodded. “Okay,” she said. “I will.” –Suzanne Daly How about you? Are you angry about something? Anger isn’t a bad emotion, but left unchecked, it can fester into bitterness or rage. Don’t let anger build up in your heart. Ask Jesus to help you when you’re struggling with something someone did to you. He is with you and knows your pain, and He gives you the power to forgive others the way He’s forgiven you. Trust Him to replace your anger and bitterness with His love. Today's Key Verse: Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper—it only leads to harm. Psalm 37:8 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Deal with anger now

Read: Ephesians 4:26-32 Mei hung up the phone and walked into the living room with her arms crossed and her jaw clenched. “That was Everly.” Mom frowned. “You’re not still angry with her, are you?” “Of course I am!” said Mei. “She shouldn’t have made fun of me that way. She did it right in front of everyone, and they were all laughing at me!” “I know she hurt you, Mei, and what she did was wrong. But you can’t let bitterness fester in your heart. That’s wrong too.” Mom knelt down to scrub a spot on the carpet. “You need to deal with your anger.” Mei watched as her mother vigorously rubbed the dark spot on the carpet. “Do you think that will ever come out?” she asked. “It doesn’t really look much better than before.” “I hope it will,” said Mom. “Of course, it would have come out a lot easier if I had cleaned it right after the juice was spilled.” Mom wiped sweat off her face and glanced up at Mei. “You should deal with your anger the way I should have dealt with this stain.” Mei frowned. “What do you mean?” Mom continued to rub the dark blotch. “Time has allowed this stain to penetrate into the carpet fibers. Once it’s soaked in and dried, it’s really hard to remove all traces of it. Anger does something like that to your heart. If you let it stay and saturate there, it becomes more and more difficult to remove. Over time, it can grow into bitterness and rage.” Mei looked at the stain on the carpet and sighed. “I don’t know how I can stop being mad at Everly, but I want to.” “Good for you!” Mom said. “Start by talking to Jesus about it, and trust Him to help you forgive others the way He’s forgiven you. And pray for Everly too. It’s hard to be angry with someone you’re praying for. With God’s help, you can replace your bitterness with His love. Then maybe you should call Everly and ask her to come over so you can talk about what happened.” Mei nodded. “Okay,” she said. “I will.” –Suzanne Daly How about you? Are you angry about something? Anger isn’t a bad emotion, but left unchecked, it can fester into bitterness or rage. Don’t let anger build up in your heart. Ask Jesus to help you when you’re struggling with something someone did to you. He is with you and knows your pain, and He gives you the power to forgive others the way He’s forgiven you. Trust Him to replace your anger and bitterness with His love. Today's Key Verse: Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper—it only leads to harm. Psalm 37:8 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Deal with anger now

Bitterness Blotches f377e120-3612-4e3b-a316-d0daa57421c9Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: Moral Laws (2026) Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today's readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today's readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 42: Moral Laws (2026)a243022c-308f-43f2-82a4-79c0b140fd57Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: The Work of Creation (2026) Why did God create? The Catechism today gives us a glimpse into the reason for our existence as we learn about God’s marvelous work of creation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that creation is ultimately a work of the Holy Trinity and a work of love that reveals the glory of God. He also reminds us that creation is not a work of the past; God is constantly forming and breathing new life into our lives and hearts. Today we read Catechism paragraphs 290-298. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why did God create? The Catechism today gives us a glimpse into the reason for our existence as we learn about God’s marvelous work of creation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that creation is ultimately a work of the Holy Trinity and a work of love that reveals the glory of God. He also reminds us that creation is not a work of the past; God is constantly forming and breathing new life into our lives and hearts. Today we read Catechism paragraphs 290-298. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 42: The Work of Creation (2026)8da3b1ee-ff4f-46d9-8ab8-e141ce00e36eWed, 11 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Guardrails Read: Psalm 143:8-10; 1 John 4:1-6 “Dad, what are those ropes on the side of the road?” asked six-year-old Arthur as they drove down the highway. “Those are called guardrails,” Dad replied. “Sometimes guardrails are made of wide metal bands, and sometimes they’re heavy wire ropes. They’re to make sure people driving on the highway stay on the road.” “Why would they want to leave the road?” Arthur asked. “They wouldn’t want to leave the road,” said Arthur’s brother, Keaton. “But sometimes people have accidents. Like in winter. If the road gets slippery, cars might run into each other and go off the road.” Dad nodded. “Or drivers may not be paying attention to what they’re doing, or they may get sleepy and swerve off the highway. Then those guardrails would catch their cars before they could roll down the hill at the side of the road. Without the guardrails, the cars would suffer much more serious damage—and the people inside them could have more serious injuries.” “Wow!” Arthur said. “Then I’m glad they’re there. They’re really important!” “Yes, they are.” Dad smiled. “You know, God’s Word can be like a guardrail. Just like guardrails protect us on the highway, reading the Bible can protect us from false teaching.” “What do you mean?” asked Keaton. “The Bible shows us what comes from God and what doesn’t,” said Dad. “It shows us who God is, and if we know Jesus, we have the Holy Spirit to help us understand His Word and use it to test ideas we come into contact with. The Bible helps us recognize when something is false teaching and not the truth.” “Like what that person was saying on the radio earlier?” asked Keaton. “The one who said all religions lead to God?” “Right. That’s not what the Bible says—it says the only way to have eternal life with God is by trusting Jesus to save us from sin.” Dad sighed. “We hear so much in the world that’s untrue, which is why we need to be careful not to veer off the right path in our spiritual lives. As we read the Bible and learn about it at church, we can trust the Holy Spirit to give us wisdom about what it says so we can guard our hearts against falsehoods.” –Robert Truesdale How about you? Do you read the Bible regularly? Do you check it when you’re not sure about something you’ve heard? As you learn what God says in His Word, the Holy Spirit will use it to give you wisdom and help you recognize Satan’s lies. So keep reading the Bible and studying it, and trust God to use it to help you stay on the right road in your walk with Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. 1 John 4:1 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God’s Word contains truth

Read: Psalm 143:8-10; 1 John 4:1-6 “Dad, what are those ropes on the side of the road?” asked six-year-old Arthur as they drove down the highway. “Those are called guardrails,” Dad replied. “Sometimes guardrails are made of wide metal bands, and sometimes they’re heavy wire ropes. They’re to make sure people driving on the highway stay on the road.” “Why would they want to leave the road?” Arthur asked. “They wouldn’t want to leave the road,” said Arthur’s brother, Keaton. “But sometimes people have accidents. Like in winter. If the road gets slippery, cars might run into each other and go off the road.” Dad nodded. “Or drivers may not be paying attention to what they’re doing, or they may get sleepy and swerve off the highway. Then those guardrails would catch their cars before they could roll down the hill at the side of the road. Without the guardrails, the cars would suffer much more serious damage—and the people inside them could have more serious injuries.” “Wow!” Arthur said. “Then I’m glad they’re there. They’re really important!” “Yes, they are.” Dad smiled. “You know, God’s Word can be like a guardrail. Just like guardrails protect us on the highway, reading the Bible can protect us from false teaching.” “What do you mean?” asked Keaton. “The Bible shows us what comes from God and what doesn’t,” said Dad. “It shows us who God is, and if we know Jesus, we have the Holy Spirit to help us understand His Word and use it to test ideas we come into contact with. The Bible helps us recognize when something is false teaching and not the truth.” “Like what that person was saying on the radio earlier?” asked Keaton. “The one who said all religions lead to God?” “Right. That’s not what the Bible says—it says the only way to have eternal life with God is by trusting Jesus to save us from sin.” Dad sighed. “We hear so much in the world that’s untrue, which is why we need to be careful not to veer off the right path in our spiritual lives. As we read the Bible and learn about it at church, we can trust the Holy Spirit to give us wisdom about what it says so we can guard our hearts against falsehoods.” –Robert Truesdale How about you? Do you read the Bible regularly? Do you check it when you’re not sure about something you’ve heard? As you learn what God says in His Word, the Holy Spirit will use it to give you wisdom and help you recognize Satan’s lies. So keep reading the Bible and studying it, and trust God to use it to help you stay on the right road in your walk with Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. 1 John 4:1 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God’s Word contains truth

Guardrails 44b58563-a0f1-4cf7-9749-f42dfebab611Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2026) Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today's readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today's readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2026)741aba5c-1670-4b81-93d2-cffaa7da0946Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: Origins and Ends (2026) Together with Fr. Mike, we examine some of the different explanations for God’s existence outside of the Catholic understanding, such as Pantheism, Dualism, Manichaeism, and Deism. Fr. Mike explains that while some understanding of man’s origin can be perceived through human reason and the natural world, we also need Revelation, as it answers many questions about creation we could never possibly hope to answer with reason alone. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 285-289. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we examine some of the different explanations for God’s existence outside of the Catholic understanding, such as Pantheism, Dualism, Manichaeism, and Deism. Fr. Mike explains that while some understanding of man’s origin can be perceived through human reason and the natural world, we also need Revelation, as it answers many questions about creation we could never possibly hope to answer with reason alone. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 285-289. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 41: Origins and Ends (2026)5cf09e10-af6e-4108-a9f8-0ecc5fc3ba5bTue, 10 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags268 - Beyond Love and Respect with Emerson EggerichsI'm really excited for this episode. I can honestly I've been looking forward to this discussion since his email first reached my inbox. Early in my marriage, someone introduced me to the book Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs. This book is a game-changer in the seemingly impossible crazy cycle of marital conflict. This book has been the foundation of much of the coaching work I've done in both mine and others' marriages. Emerson has yet another new book that is the culmination of his research and thought. I got a chance to talk to him about it! It's called Lightbulb Moments in Marriage. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Emerson and I go over this new book, along with the challenges that men face in the 21st century. What does it really mean to love your wife? What do you do when you feel totally stuck? How do we attempt to rebuild when one or both parties has seemingly given up? These are all topics Emerson gives practical advice on throughout this episode. You don't want to miss it! You can find this new book on the Love and Respect Website, or on Amazon. Check out Dr. Eggerichs's work - it has the power to transform your marriage. I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.)

I'm really excited for this episode. I can honestly I've been looking forward to this discussion since his email first reached my inbox. Early in my marriage, someone introduced me to the book Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs. This book is a game-changer in the seemingly impossible crazy cycle of marital conflict. This book has been the foundation of much of the coaching work I've done in both mine and others' marriages. Emerson has yet another new book that is the culmination of his research and thought. I got a chance to talk to him about it! It's called Lightbulb Moments in Marriage. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Emerson and I go over this new book, along with the challenges that men face in the 21st century. What does it really mean to love your wife? What do you do when you feel totally stuck? How do we attempt to rebuild when one or both parties has seemingly given up? These are all topics Emerson gives practical advice on throughout this episode. You don't want to miss it! You can find this new book on the Love and Respect Website, or on Amazon. Check out Dr. Eggerichs's work - it has the power to transform your marriage. I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.)

full268 - Beyond Love and Respect with Emerson Eggerichs772393a5-732d-4881-8132-b11c2820b87eMon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHuman Sleep Expert: Don't Pee In The Middle Of The Night & Why Night Time Sex Isn't A Good Idea!Are you always tired? Sleep Expert Dr. Michael Breus breaks down the 4 chronotypes to master your sleep, how to fix insomnia, the truth about sleep apnea, and why the 8-hour myth is wrong! Dr. Michael Breus is a clinical psychologist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, served as a WebMD sleep expert, and is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Sleep Drink Breathe’. He explains: ▪️The 4 chronotypes that dictate your ideal daily schedule ▪️Why waking up at 3am is a biological temperature spike ▪️The "3-2-1 Rule" for the perfect evening wind-down ▪️How alcohol blocks the brain’s glymphatic toxin clearance ▪️The exact pillow checklist to fix neck pain and snoring (0:00) Intro (4:14) What Your Dreams Say About Your Mind and Personality (8:57) The "Caffeine Nap" That Supercharges You for 4 Hours (12:50) Why You Need to Know Your Sleep Chronotype Now (14:11) The Ideal Time to Have Sex—Backed by Science (16:27) When to Drink Coffee for Maximum Focus and Energy (21:03) Are You a Bear? Why Some Chronotypes Thrive Late Morning (25:50) Does Aging Make Us Grumpier? The Sleep Connection (26:46) Are Early School Start Times Hurting Our Kids’ Performance? (31:03) The #1 Parenting Tip to Prevent Sleep Issues in Children (33:43) How to Drink Alcohol Without Wrecking Your Sleep (36:33) The Best Time to Drink—According to Your Chronotype (37:48) What Happens When You Eat Right Before Bed (39:20) Proven Relaxation Exercises That Help You Fall Asleep (43:32) What the Ideal Sleep Environment Actually Looks Like (47:14) How the Military Falls Asleep in 2 Minutes Flat (52:39) These Smart Earphones Sync With Your Brainwaves to Improve Sleep (57:06) Why Sleep Might Be in Crisis by 2026 (1:00:26) Ads (1:02:16) 1 in 7 Have Sleep Apnea—and Most Don’t Know It (1:04:31) 6 Hidden Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea (1:06:05) Should Couples Sleep Together or Apart? The Surprising Data (1:07:28) Why Sleep Apnea Symptoms Differ Between Men and Women (1:11:09) The Scary Health Dangers of Chronic Sleep Deprivation (1:13:43) The Most Common Myths About Insomnia—Debunked (1:18:45) How Sleep Problems Fuel Depression (And Vice Versa) (1:20:40) The Big Lies You’ve Heard About Melatonin (1:25:56) Kids Are Overdosing on Melatonin—Here’s What Parents Need to Know (1:27:36) How to Beat Jet Lag Like a Pro Traveler (1:31:35) The Hidden Dangers of Taking Melatonin Every Night (1:34:13) This Is the Most Researched Sleep Supplement Ever (1:36:14) Can Ashwagandha Really Calm Nighttime Overthinking? (1:37:06) The Turkey and Milk Combo That Actually Promotes Sleep (1:39:43) This Simple Banana Hack Could Help You Fall Asleep (1:42:20) Why Vitamin D Is Crucial for Your Body’s Internal Clock (1:43:27) Ads (1:45:42) How to Build a Sleep Routine That Actually Works (1:46:54) Should You Be Using a Wearable to Track Sleep? (1:50:03) What Dreams Are Trying to Tell You (And Why It Matters) (1:53:40) How to Reprogram Recurring Nightmares and Sleep Better (2:00:06) The First Night Effect Is Real—Here’s Why You Should Care (2:01:55) Why Fighting Before Bed Could Be Destroying Your Sleep (2:06:18) The Most Surprising Time of Day to Fall in Love (2:07:38) How to Find the Perfect Pillow in Just 4 Steps (2:16:29) How to Prep Your Bedroom for Deep, Restorative Sleep (2:20:12) What One Thing Would You Change About Healthcare? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Dr Michael: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ZqV9  YouTube - https://linkly.link/2ZqVD  Website - https://linkly.link/2ZuLL  You can purchase Dr Michael’s book, ‘Sleep Drink Breathe’, here: https://linkly.link/2ZqVM  You can find out more about the resources mentioned, here: Sleep-Drink-Breathe 3-Week Plan - https://linkly.link/2ZuLP  Orion Cooling Mattress Pad - https://linkly.link/2ZuLM  Timeshifter - https://linkly.link/2ZuLN  Upgraded Formulas Magnesium - https://linkly.link/2ZuLO  Muse - https://linkly.link/2ZuLQ  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan: Join Stan’s Dare to Post 30-day Challenge. 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Are you always tired? Sleep Expert Dr. Michael Breus breaks down the 4 chronotypes to master your sleep, how to fix insomnia, the truth about sleep apnea, and why the 8-hour myth is wrong! Dr. Michael Breus is a clinical psychologist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, served as a WebMD sleep expert, and is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Sleep Drink Breathe’. He explains: ▪️The 4 chronotypes that dictate your ideal daily schedule ▪️Why waking up at 3am is a biological temperature spike ▪️The "3-2-1 Rule" for the perfect evening wind-down ▪️How alcohol blocks the brain’s glymphatic toxin clearance ▪️The exact pillow checklist to fix neck pain and snoring (0:00) Intro (4:14) What Your Dreams Say About Your Mind and Personality (8:57) The "Caffeine Nap" That Supercharges You for 4 Hours (12:50) Why You Need to Know Your Sleep Chronotype Now (14:11) The Ideal Time to Have Sex—Backed by Science (16:27) When to Drink Coffee for Maximum Focus and Energy (21:03) Are You a Bear? Why Some Chronotypes Thrive Late Morning (25:50) Does Aging Make Us Grumpier? The Sleep Connection (26:46) Are Early School Start Times Hurting Our Kids’ Performance? (31:03) The #1 Parenting Tip to Prevent Sleep Issues in Children (33:43) How to Drink Alcohol Without Wrecking Your Sleep (36:33) The Best Time to Drink—According to Your Chronotype (37:48) What Happens When You Eat Right Before Bed (39:20) Proven Relaxation Exercises That Help You Fall Asleep (43:32) What the Ideal Sleep Environment Actually Looks Like (47:14) How the Military Falls Asleep in 2 Minutes Flat (52:39) These Smart Earphones Sync With Your Brainwaves to Improve Sleep (57:06) Why Sleep Might Be in Crisis by 2026 (1:00:26) Ads (1:02:16) 1 in 7 Have Sleep Apnea—and Most Don’t Know It (1:04:31) 6 Hidden Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea (1:06:05) Should Couples Sleep Together or Apart? The Surprising Data (1:07:28) Why Sleep Apnea Symptoms Differ Between Men and Women (1:11:09) The Scary Health Dangers of Chronic Sleep Deprivation (1:13:43) The Most Common Myths About Insomnia—Debunked (1:18:45) How Sleep Problems Fuel Depression (And Vice Versa) (1:20:40) The Big Lies You’ve Heard About Melatonin (1:25:56) Kids Are Overdosing on Melatonin—Here’s What Parents Need to Know (1:27:36) How to Beat Jet Lag Like a Pro Traveler (1:31:35) The Hidden Dangers of Taking Melatonin Every Night (1:34:13) This Is the Most Researched Sleep Supplement Ever (1:36:14) Can Ashwagandha Really Calm Nighttime Overthinking? (1:37:06) The Turkey and Milk Combo That Actually Promotes Sleep (1:39:43) This Simple Banana Hack Could Help You Fall Asleep (1:42:20) Why Vitamin D Is Crucial for Your Body’s Internal Clock (1:43:27) Ads (1:45:42) How to Build a Sleep Routine That Actually Works (1:46:54) Should You Be Using a Wearable to Track Sleep? (1:50:03) What Dreams Are Trying to Tell You (And Why It Matters) (1:53:40) How to Reprogram Recurring Nightmares and Sleep Better (2:00:06) The First Night Effect Is Real—Here’s Why You Should Care (2:01:55) Why Fighting Before Bed Could Be Destroying Your Sleep (2:06:18) The Most Surprising Time of Day to Fall in Love (2:07:38) How to Find the Perfect Pillow in Just 4 Steps (2:16:29) How to Prep Your Bedroom for Deep, Restorative Sleep (2:20:12) What One Thing Would You Change About Healthcare? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Dr Michael: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ZqV9  YouTube - https://linkly.link/2ZqVD  Website - https://linkly.link/2ZuLL  You can purchase Dr Michael’s book, ‘Sleep Drink Breathe’, here: https://linkly.link/2ZqVM  You can find out more about the resources mentioned, here: Sleep-Drink-Breathe 3-Week Plan - https://linkly.link/2ZuLP  Orion Cooling Mattress Pad - https://linkly.link/2ZuLM  Timeshifter - https://linkly.link/2ZuLN  Upgraded Formulas Magnesium - https://linkly.link/2ZuLO  Muse - https://linkly.link/2ZuLQ  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan: Join Stan’s Dare to Post 30-day Challenge. Post one video per day for 30 days. Finish the challenge and split $100,000. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store   LinkedIn Marketing: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY     Intuit: If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com

fullHuman Sleep Expert: Don't Pee In The Middle Of The Night & Why Night Time Sex Isn't A Good Idea!4d4da251-ef79-4c3d-a0a4-1566fd6438baMon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +00008646https://216.73.216.191/allTags Still Loved by God and Dad Read: Ephesians 2:4-7 Harvey threw a baseball toward his dad. “What if I do all this practicing and I still don’t make the team?” Dad grinned. “I’ll still love you.” Harvey sighed. “You’ll always love me. You say that all the time.” “God will always love you too.” Dad lifted his arm. “Get ready to swing.” The ball came toward Harvey. He swung hard, but his bat didn’t connect with the ball. “This is what I mean.” Harvey went to get the ball so he could try again. “What if I somehow make the team and then I strike out every time I’m up? My teammates are going to hate me.” “If we keep practicing, I don’t think that will happen,” Dad said. “But even if it does, I will still love you, and God will still love you too.” Harvey threw the ball back to his dad. Dad held on to it as he looked over at him. “God and I will still love you, Harvey, but how will you feel about yourself? Do you feel like you have to do well to be deserving of love? What’s going through your head, bud?” Harvey looked down at the ground. “Ever since Mom left, I find it hard to believe that anyone really loves me. Even you and God. Sometimes I don’t like myself too much either.” He heard footsteps and knew his dad was coming over to him, but he was surprised when Dad knelt on the ground in front of him. “Bud?” His dad looked up into his eyes. “You are so worthy of love. You can’t imagine how much I care about you and how much God loves you. He sent Jesus to die for you so you could be His child! Your mom leaving had nothing to do with you or anything you have or haven’t done.” “But…a mom shouldn’t leave her kid.” Harvey blinked his eyes hard. “No, she shouldn’t.” Dad dropped the baseball and wrapped his arms around Harvey. “But what she did doesn’t change your value in my eyes or God’s eyes, and it shouldn’t change how you think about yourself either. God will always love you, and I will too.” –Emily Acker How about you? Do you let what others think about you affect how you see yourself? You have great value in God’s eyes, and nothing will ever change how He feels about you. He loves you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for your sins so you could belong to Him forever. He cares about you so much and will never, ever leave you. When others let you down, know that He is with you and that you are loved. Today's Key Verse: As the Father loved Me [Jesus], I also have loved you; abide in My love. John 15:9 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: You are very loved

Read: Ephesians 2:4-7 Harvey threw a baseball toward his dad. “What if I do all this practicing and I still don’t make the team?” Dad grinned. “I’ll still love you.” Harvey sighed. “You’ll always love me. You say that all the time.” “God will always love you too.” Dad lifted his arm. “Get ready to swing.” The ball came toward Harvey. He swung hard, but his bat didn’t connect with the ball. “This is what I mean.” Harvey went to get the ball so he could try again. “What if I somehow make the team and then I strike out every time I’m up? My teammates are going to hate me.” “If we keep practicing, I don’t think that will happen,” Dad said. “But even if it does, I will still love you, and God will still love you too.” Harvey threw the ball back to his dad. Dad held on to it as he looked over at him. “God and I will still love you, Harvey, but how will you feel about yourself? Do you feel like you have to do well to be deserving of love? What’s going through your head, bud?” Harvey looked down at the ground. “Ever since Mom left, I find it hard to believe that anyone really loves me. Even you and God. Sometimes I don’t like myself too much either.” He heard footsteps and knew his dad was coming over to him, but he was surprised when Dad knelt on the ground in front of him. “Bud?” His dad looked up into his eyes. “You are so worthy of love. You can’t imagine how much I care about you and how much God loves you. He sent Jesus to die for you so you could be His child! Your mom leaving had nothing to do with you or anything you have or haven’t done.” “But…a mom shouldn’t leave her kid.” Harvey blinked his eyes hard. “No, she shouldn’t.” Dad dropped the baseball and wrapped his arms around Harvey. “But what she did doesn’t change your value in my eyes or God’s eyes, and it shouldn’t change how you think about yourself either. God will always love you, and I will too.” –Emily Acker How about you? Do you let what others think about you affect how you see yourself? You have great value in God’s eyes, and nothing will ever change how He feels about you. He loves you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for your sins so you could belong to Him forever. He cares about you so much and will never, ever leave you. When others let you down, know that He is with you and that you are loved. Today's Key Verse: As the Father loved Me [Jesus], I also have loved you; abide in My love. John 15:9 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: You are very loved

Still Loved by God and Dad 38d83e6f-c439-4d74-8f50-60da5c0c33a5Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: Laws of Justice (2026) Today, Fr. Mike explains how God's heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike explains how God's heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 40: Laws of Justice (2026)e10efb56-5949-454b-b4cf-c48e519538ceMon, 09 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: God Is the Creator (2026) Fr. Mike explores God’s role as “Creator” and the vital importance of understanding God as the Creator of all things: heaven and earth, seen and unseen. Together, we examine the questions of our origins, such as “Where do we come from?” and “Where are we going?” Fr. Mike emphasizes that man is created for a purpose because of the great and eternal love our Father in heaven has for every one of us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 279-284. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores God’s role as “Creator” and the vital importance of understanding God as the Creator of all things: heaven and earth, seen and unseen. Together, we examine the questions of our origins, such as “Where do we come from?” and “Where are we going?” Fr. Mike emphasizes that man is created for a purpose because of the great and eternal love our Father in heaven has for every one of us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 279-284. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 40: God Is the Creator (2026)0f0fcf02-f524-4144-ae61-3c548a5a8b95Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Babysitting Blues Read: Luke 16:1-10 Mina pouted as her older sister, Jackie, folded a pastel quilt and placed it on top of a large stack of quilts their mother had made. “Ready to go?” Mom asked as she hurried into the living room. Kitty, Mina and Jackie’s toddler sister, giggled as she bounced on Mom’s hip. “Ready!” Jackie replied, grinning. “Why can’t I go to the craft fair too?” Mina whined. “Dad will take you and Kitty this afternoon,” Mom said. “But babysitting Kitty is boring,” Mina said. “I want to help at the fair!” “Shh, don’t listen to her,” Jackie said teasingly, cupping her hands over Kitty’s ears. Mom passed Kitty to Jackie and led Mina to the couch. “Mina, we’ve talked about this. You are helping me by babysitting.” “But why does Jackie get to work at the booth and I don’t? Do you love Jackie more than me?” Mina wailed. Jackie groaned. “Mina, please. You don’t really believe that. If it means that much to you, I can watch Kitty and you can go with Mom.” “Really?” Mina asked, hopping to her feet. “Yay!” “Hold on,” Mom said. “I appreciate your willingness, Jackie, but I will make the final call. Mina, there’s a reason why I chose Jackie, even though I love all three of you equally.” “Why?” Mina asked, slumping back down. “Jackie already spent years babysitting both you and Kitty. Because I can trust her with smaller responsibilities, I can give her bigger responsibilities. Even now, she put your interests before her own.” “Oh,” Mina whispered. “Believe it or not, I’m doing this out of my love for you, based on Jesus’s example,” Mom said. “Jesus loves us and is shaping us to be more like Him, and He offers us opportunities to be faithful and show His love to others. But because He knows us so well, He only gives us challenges we can handle. I want to give you a task you can succeed in to encourage and prepare you for bigger challenges to come.” Mina nodded. “I guess you’re right. I’ll be faithful by taking care of Kitty today.” Mom hugged Mina. “Thank you.” –Hannah Chung How about you? Have you ever been given a task that felt too simple? Maybe you’ve compared yourself to older siblings or friends who were given tasks you wanted instead. Jesus was always willing to do anything God asked of Him, from washing dirty feet to dying on the cross for us. As you experience Jesus’s love, you will realize any task is important when it shows others His love and faithfulness. Today's Key Verse: Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much, and whoever is unrighteous in very little is also unrighteous in much. Luke 16:10 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Even small tasks help us grow

Read: Luke 16:1-10 Mina pouted as her older sister, Jackie, folded a pastel quilt and placed it on top of a large stack of quilts their mother had made. “Ready to go?” Mom asked as she hurried into the living room. Kitty, Mina and Jackie’s toddler sister, giggled as she bounced on Mom’s hip. “Ready!” Jackie replied, grinning. “Why can’t I go to the craft fair too?” Mina whined. “Dad will take you and Kitty this afternoon,” Mom said. “But babysitting Kitty is boring,” Mina said. “I want to help at the fair!” “Shh, don’t listen to her,” Jackie said teasingly, cupping her hands over Kitty’s ears. Mom passed Kitty to Jackie and led Mina to the couch. “Mina, we’ve talked about this. You are helping me by babysitting.” “But why does Jackie get to work at the booth and I don’t? Do you love Jackie more than me?” Mina wailed. Jackie groaned. “Mina, please. You don’t really believe that. If it means that much to you, I can watch Kitty and you can go with Mom.” “Really?” Mina asked, hopping to her feet. “Yay!” “Hold on,” Mom said. “I appreciate your willingness, Jackie, but I will make the final call. Mina, there’s a reason why I chose Jackie, even though I love all three of you equally.” “Why?” Mina asked, slumping back down. “Jackie already spent years babysitting both you and Kitty. Because I can trust her with smaller responsibilities, I can give her bigger responsibilities. Even now, she put your interests before her own.” “Oh,” Mina whispered. “Believe it or not, I’m doing this out of my love for you, based on Jesus’s example,” Mom said. “Jesus loves us and is shaping us to be more like Him, and He offers us opportunities to be faithful and show His love to others. But because He knows us so well, He only gives us challenges we can handle. I want to give you a task you can succeed in to encourage and prepare you for bigger challenges to come.” Mina nodded. “I guess you’re right. I’ll be faithful by taking care of Kitty today.” Mom hugged Mina. “Thank you.” –Hannah Chung How about you? Have you ever been given a task that felt too simple? Maybe you’ve compared yourself to older siblings or friends who were given tasks you wanted instead. Jesus was always willing to do anything God asked of Him, from washing dirty feet to dying on the cross for us. As you experience Jesus’s love, you will realize any task is important when it shows others His love and faithfulness. Today's Key Verse: Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much, and whoever is unrighteous in very little is also unrighteous in much. Luke 16:10 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Even small tasks help us grow

Babysitting Blues 04123055-a809-4145-9d33-c4c9e70afc30Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2026) Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2026)b048a706-36ed-4050-96e1-7e845c1a47bdSun, 08 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: The Father Almighty (2026) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of God as Almighty. Fr. Mike discusses three important points to keep in mind about the reality of God’s power. The first is that God’s power is universal. God rules over everything; it is an infinite power. He is loving, he adopts us as his sons and daughters and shows us his mercy. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on God’s mysterious power in relation to the reality of the problem of evil and suffering in our world. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 268-278. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of God as Almighty. Fr. Mike discusses three important points to keep in mind about the reality of God’s power. The first is that God’s power is universal. God rules over everything; it is an infinite power. He is loving, he adopts us as his sons and daughters and shows us his mercy. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on God’s mysterious power in relation to the reality of the problem of evil and suffering in our world. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 268-278. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 39: The Father Almighty (2026)4935b697-fa1c-4f82-86c8-9ce681abc046Sun, 08 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2/8/26 Wasted Potential Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus, do not let what You did for me end with me. To have been given all that one needs...and then to not use it would be a tragedy. We are surrounded by the tragedy of wasted potential. But this doesn't have to be the end of our story. Mass Readings from February 8, 2026: Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalm 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-91 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus, do not let what You did for me end with me. To have been given all that one needs...and then to not use it would be a tragedy. We are surrounded by the tragedy of wasted potential. But this doesn't have to be the end of our story. Mass Readings from February 8, 2026: Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalm 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-91 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16

full2/8/26 Wasted Potentialdcadbcb3-ee74-49af-b316-1c19735dc9a5Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Son Forever Read: Luke 15:11-24 Brock was sprawled on his bed with a book when Seth, his older brother, came into the room. “Hey, Brock, did you know that Dakota Smith talked with Pastor Briggs after church yesterday and decided to trust Jesus as his Savior?” “Great,” Brock said halfheartedly. “Maybe he’ll stay out of trouble now.” Then he frowned. “But what if he doesn’t? What happens if he sins again? I always wonder about that. Or even you—you’re a Christian. What if you sin again?” “You mean you think I don’t sin?” Seth grinned. “Wow! Go on thinking that!” “But what if you started doing really bad things?” Brock asked. “Well, sometimes Christians do really bad things, Brock. But when I do something wrong, that doesn’t mean I’m not saved anymore. I’m God’s child forever.” “I don’t know,” said Brock doubtfully. “I don’t want to trust in Jesus till I’m sure I can live right.” “Brock, no one can live right—that’s why Jesus died on the cross for our sins. We can only be good in God’s eyes by trusting in Him.” But Brock still wasn’t sure, and Seth couldn’t convince him otherwise. A few days later, an older boy from church crashed his parents’ car while driving it recklessly. “Mr. and Mrs. Peterson are so upset,” Mom said. “But they’re glad Caden’s okay.” After Mom left the room, Seth turned to his brother. “It’s too bad Caden’s not a Peterson anymore, isn’t it?” “What are you talking about?” asked Brock. “Well, Caden took his parents’ car without permission and crashed it into a tree.” “But he’s still a Peterson,” said Brock. “He’s still their son.” “Right,” said Seth. “And just like Caden still belongs to the Peterson family, a Christian who sins still belongs to God’s family. Once you trust in Jesus, you’re God’s child forever. Christians still sin, but when we admit our mistakes to Jesus, He forgives us. If you wait until you’re good enough to trust in Jesus, it’s never going to happen. Only He is good, and once you’re part of His family, He will help you live in a way that shows His goodness to others.” Slowly, Brock nodded. He was beginning to understand. –Agnes Livezey How about you? Have you put off trusting in Jesus because you think you can’t live the way a Christian should? When you know Jesus, He forgives you when you sin and gives you the ability to do what’s right. Once you become part of God’s family, you’re His child forever. Nothing can change that. If you haven’t joined His family, don’t wait any longer. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. John 10:28 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: You are God’s child forever

Read: Luke 15:11-24 Brock was sprawled on his bed with a book when Seth, his older brother, came into the room. “Hey, Brock, did you know that Dakota Smith talked with Pastor Briggs after church yesterday and decided to trust Jesus as his Savior?” “Great,” Brock said halfheartedly. “Maybe he’ll stay out of trouble now.” Then he frowned. “But what if he doesn’t? What happens if he sins again? I always wonder about that. Or even you—you’re a Christian. What if you sin again?” “You mean you think I don’t sin?” Seth grinned. “Wow! Go on thinking that!” “But what if you started doing really bad things?” Brock asked. “Well, sometimes Christians do really bad things, Brock. But when I do something wrong, that doesn’t mean I’m not saved anymore. I’m God’s child forever.” “I don’t know,” said Brock doubtfully. “I don’t want to trust in Jesus till I’m sure I can live right.” “Brock, no one can live right—that’s why Jesus died on the cross for our sins. We can only be good in God’s eyes by trusting in Him.” But Brock still wasn’t sure, and Seth couldn’t convince him otherwise. A few days later, an older boy from church crashed his parents’ car while driving it recklessly. “Mr. and Mrs. Peterson are so upset,” Mom said. “But they’re glad Caden’s okay.” After Mom left the room, Seth turned to his brother. “It’s too bad Caden’s not a Peterson anymore, isn’t it?” “What are you talking about?” asked Brock. “Well, Caden took his parents’ car without permission and crashed it into a tree.” “But he’s still a Peterson,” said Brock. “He’s still their son.” “Right,” said Seth. “And just like Caden still belongs to the Peterson family, a Christian who sins still belongs to God’s family. Once you trust in Jesus, you’re God’s child forever. Christians still sin, but when we admit our mistakes to Jesus, He forgives us. If you wait until you’re good enough to trust in Jesus, it’s never going to happen. Only He is good, and once you’re part of His family, He will help you live in a way that shows His goodness to others.” Slowly, Brock nodded. He was beginning to understand. –Agnes Livezey How about you? Have you put off trusting in Jesus because you think you can’t live the way a Christian should? When you know Jesus, He forgives you when you sin and gives you the ability to do what’s right. Once you become part of God’s family, you’re His child forever. Nothing can change that. If you haven’t joined His family, don’t wait any longer. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. John 10:28 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: You are God’s child forever

A Son Forever 3290b457-cd97-4359-a10d-ef06d27736daSat, 07 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2026) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today's readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today's readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2026)5d4846ad-282d-464a-b82a-aa9c68352014Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: Summary of the Trinity (2026) We have arrived at the “nugget day” or In Brief section for the paragraphs examining the nature of the Father in the Trinity. Fr. Mike reiterates some of the “nuggets” of wisdom from these past few days. He emphasizes the importance of how Baptism allows us to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. We conclude this section with a reflection on this profound call to share in the glory of the Trinity even though it exists “in the obscurity of faith.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 261-267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have arrived at the “nugget day” or In Brief section for the paragraphs examining the nature of the Father in the Trinity. Fr. Mike reiterates some of the “nuggets” of wisdom from these past few days. He emphasizes the importance of how Baptism allows us to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. We conclude this section with a reflection on this profound call to share in the glory of the Trinity even though it exists “in the obscurity of faith.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 261-267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 38: Summary of the Trinity (2026)a517230a-75b5-4b5c-bcd7-76a1d2bdb6b4Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsthey betrayed youHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about something we can all relate to which is betrayal. What betrayal means, what it can feel/look like, and then how we are called to move forwared after being betrayed. We deep dive into what the Lord calls us to do in as Christians and what He says in His word. "Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord." Romans 12:19 _____________________________________________ ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help ➤ Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Download the FREE Upside app now to find out how much money you could earn. Use code 'ONICE' to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas ➤ https://www.upside.com ☆ Get full access to Glorify for $29.99 for the year. Download the Glorify app now ➤ https://glorify-app.com/ALLY ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about something we can all relate to which is betrayal. What betrayal means, what it can feel/look like, and then how we are called to move forwared after being betrayed. We deep dive into what the Lord calls us to do in as Christians and what He says in His word. "Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord." Romans 12:19 _____________________________________________ ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help ➤ Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Download the FREE Upside app now to find out how much money you could earn. Use code 'ONICE' to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas ➤ https://www.upside.com ☆ Get full access to Glorify for $29.99 for the year. Download the Glorify app now ➤ https://glorify-app.com/ALLY ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullthey betrayed you51190727-5e23-4b32-aaad-9efbe54373a8Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJohn Bevere & Second Coming of Jesus | Girls Gone BibleGGGGB :) Today we're joined by John Bevere, husband, dad, teacher, author, and someone who's spent over 40 years helping people follow Jesus with bold, everyday faith. Alongside his wife Lisa Bevere, he co-founded Messenger International, a global ministry that's equipped millions through books, teachings, and free discipleship resources now reaching over 240 nations and thousands of cities around the world. He's written 25 books translated into more than 150 languages, all centered on living with purpose, obedience, and a real, personal walk with God. And when he's not teaching? He's at home with his family, playing pickleball with his kids or convincing Lisa to try golf... which we love.    For more of John: https://johnbevere.com/ Order- The King Is Coming: It's Time to Prepare for the Return of Christ  https://www.amazon.com/King-Coming-Prepare-Return-Christ/dp/1400349672 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWrSHtt7U Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/johnbevere  we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari  ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer). Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year. Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids' vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB (https://hiyahealth.com/GGB). IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping. ZocDoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all i n one place. Find your doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GGB

GGGGB :) Today we're joined by John Bevere, husband, dad, teacher, author, and someone who's spent over 40 years helping people follow Jesus with bold, everyday faith. Alongside his wife Lisa Bevere, he co-founded Messenger International, a global ministry that's equipped millions through books, teachings, and free discipleship resources now reaching over 240 nations and thousands of cities around the world. He's written 25 books translated into more than 150 languages, all centered on living with purpose, obedience, and a real, personal walk with God. And when he's not teaching? He's at home with his family, playing pickleball with his kids or convincing Lisa to try golf... which we love.    For more of John: https://johnbevere.com/ Order- The King Is Coming: It's Time to Prepare for the Return of Christ  https://www.amazon.com/King-Coming-Prepare-Return-Christ/dp/1400349672 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWrSHtt7U Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/johnbevere  we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari  ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer). Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year. Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids' vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB (https://hiyahealth.com/GGB). IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping. ZocDoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all i n one place. Find your doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GGB

fullJohn Bevere & Second Coming of Jesus | Girls Gone Bibleb6937c6f-4fb5-42a0-aa1f-333a483b1d59Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Is There A Safe Amount Of Alcohol? What Happens To The Body When You Drink!Sarah Wakeman is a physician and Medical Director specialising in substance use and addiction treatment, working on the front lines of alcohol-related harm. In this Moment, she breaks down what the science actually says about having just one drink, debunks old narratives and reveals what alcohol is really doing to the body. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/BVLeOxhOTZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/vw2IpvzOTZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Sarah Wakeman: https://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/19383/sarah-wakeman

Sarah Wakeman is a physician and Medical Director specialising in substance use and addiction treatment, working on the front lines of alcohol-related harm. In this Moment, she breaks down what the science actually says about having just one drink, debunks old narratives and reveals what alcohol is really doing to the body. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/BVLeOxhOTZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/vw2IpvzOTZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Sarah Wakeman: https://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/19383/sarah-wakeman

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Is There A Safe Amount Of Alcohol? What Happens To The Body When You Drink!4cb26107-2c5f-4372-bd95-01f101821972Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +00001411https://216.73.216.191/allTags Serving Down the Street Read: Matthew 25:31-40; Philippians 2:3-8 “Mom!” Jade called as she ran into the kitchen. “What’s up?” Jade’s mom asked from where she stood kneading bread dough. “I just saw an ad about kids who don’t have enough food to eat or clothes to wear, and I want to help, Mom!” Jade explained in a rush. Mom dusted flour off her hands. “Jade, I’m so glad you want to help and serve others. Why don’t we start with Mr. Barton?” Mom turned to the cabinet and pulled down two cans. “I have this chicken noodle soup that we can drop off to him since he’s sick.” Jade frowned. “But he lives just down the street. I want to help people in a poor country in another part of the world.” “He’s an older man who lives alone,” said Mom. “It’s hard for him to afford groceries or cook, and he can’t drive anymore. We can show kindness to Mr. Barton by helping him out.” “He’s just one person, Mom! I want to help lots and lots of people!” Jade exclaimed, throwing her hands in the air. Mom removed her apron. “Jade, remember when you trusted Jesus as your Savior last year?” Jade nodded. “Of course I remember.” “Well,” Mom continued, “when you trusted Jesus to forgive your sins, the Holy Spirit came to live in your heart. He gives you the desire and ability to love and help others so they can know Jesus loves them too.” “Then isn’t it good that I want to help lots of people?” Jade asked. “Of course!” Mom smiled. “Jesus doesn’t want us to forget about people in faraway places. But He wants us to look for opportunities to bless people who are nearby too.” “So serving one person is just as important as helping out lots of people?” Mom nodded. “Jesus said that whenever we serve even one person, we are actually serving Jesus Himself.” “Wow!” Jade’s eyes grew big. “Let’s take Mr. Barton the soup right now. I’ll grab a jug of orange juice from the fridge too. Come on, Mom! We have important helping to do!” –Allison Wilson Lee How about you? Has God given you a desire to help people around the world who are struggling? What about people in your hometown or church? Or just one person down the street? When we help others, we show them Christ’s love. You don’t need lots of money or have to go someplace far away to live out His love. Helping a neighbor, friend, sibling, or whoever God places in your life is a wonderful chance to serve Jesus by serving others. Today's Key Verse: The King will reply, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Serve others near and far

Read: Matthew 25:31-40; Philippians 2:3-8 “Mom!” Jade called as she ran into the kitchen. “What’s up?” Jade’s mom asked from where she stood kneading bread dough. “I just saw an ad about kids who don’t have enough food to eat or clothes to wear, and I want to help, Mom!” Jade explained in a rush. Mom dusted flour off her hands. “Jade, I’m so glad you want to help and serve others. Why don’t we start with Mr. Barton?” Mom turned to the cabinet and pulled down two cans. “I have this chicken noodle soup that we can drop off to him since he’s sick.” Jade frowned. “But he lives just down the street. I want to help people in a poor country in another part of the world.” “He’s an older man who lives alone,” said Mom. “It’s hard for him to afford groceries or cook, and he can’t drive anymore. We can show kindness to Mr. Barton by helping him out.” “He’s just one person, Mom! I want to help lots and lots of people!” Jade exclaimed, throwing her hands in the air. Mom removed her apron. “Jade, remember when you trusted Jesus as your Savior last year?” Jade nodded. “Of course I remember.” “Well,” Mom continued, “when you trusted Jesus to forgive your sins, the Holy Spirit came to live in your heart. He gives you the desire and ability to love and help others so they can know Jesus loves them too.” “Then isn’t it good that I want to help lots of people?” Jade asked. “Of course!” Mom smiled. “Jesus doesn’t want us to forget about people in faraway places. But He wants us to look for opportunities to bless people who are nearby too.” “So serving one person is just as important as helping out lots of people?” Mom nodded. “Jesus said that whenever we serve even one person, we are actually serving Jesus Himself.” “Wow!” Jade’s eyes grew big. “Let’s take Mr. Barton the soup right now. I’ll grab a jug of orange juice from the fridge too. Come on, Mom! We have important helping to do!” –Allison Wilson Lee How about you? Has God given you a desire to help people around the world who are struggling? What about people in your hometown or church? Or just one person down the street? When we help others, we show them Christ’s love. You don’t need lots of money or have to go someplace far away to live out His love. Helping a neighbor, friend, sibling, or whoever God places in your life is a wonderful chance to serve Jesus by serving others. Today's Key Verse: The King will reply, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Serve others near and far

Serving Down the Street 25cdffa7-90a8-4354-b588-e0c611b3add3Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2026) Today's episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today's episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2026)63876814-bc81-4a45-9ecb-6b88dc54a4f7Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Divine Economy (2026) Fr. Mike continues to unpack the Church’s teachings on the Trinity. Today, we move into an examination of the divine economy or how God has revealed and communicated himself on earth. The divine economy is not just the work of the Father, but rather the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together as one. Fr. Mike concludes this episode with a reflection on the impactful words of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity who asks God to “make our hearts his heaven.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 257-260. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues to unpack the Church’s teachings on the Trinity. Today, we move into an examination of the divine economy or how God has revealed and communicated himself on earth. The divine economy is not just the work of the Father, but rather the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together as one. Fr. Mike concludes this episode with a reflection on the impactful words of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity who asks God to “make our hearts his heaven.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 257-260. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 37: The Divine Economy (2026)893840fc-e351-4fa9-bbd2-a776b154880fFri, 06 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#957 - Luke 21 – The Temple and the End TimesThis episode is part 46 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus is teaching in the temple. He talks about its destruction about things that are to come including persecution. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 46 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus is teaching in the temple. He talks about its destruction about things that are to come including persecution. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#957 - Luke 21 – The Temple and the End Times8dc29e16-8cd8-4c9e-b84a-4901c164088fThu, 05 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000873https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf This Doesn’t Bother You, That’s a Problem (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) What's in our heart that refuses to celebrate when good things happen to someone else? Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the story of the man healed on the Sabbath. Many focus on the fact that Jesus healed on the Sabbath, though technically allowed, but Fr. Mike invites us to look deeper. The real issue isn’t the law. It’s the heart. More than Jesus performing the miracle, what this story exposes is that sometimes we fail to value the suffering of others, or even the joy of others, because they simply don’t matter enough to us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What's in our heart that refuses to celebrate when good things happen to someone else? Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the story of the man healed on the Sabbath. Many focus on the fact that Jesus healed on the Sabbath, though technically allowed, but Fr. Mike invites us to look deeper. The real issue isn’t the law. It’s the heart. More than Jesus performing the miracle, what this story exposes is that sometimes we fail to value the suffering of others, or even the joy of others, because they simply don’t matter enough to us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf This Doesn’t Bother You, That’s a Problem (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)73fa8c38-5b04-45c4-8c5b-30d86f6b06dcThu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPrideful? The Best Way to Stop and Become HumblePride among Catholic men rarely looks like arrogance. What men don't realize is that it surfaces as control, self-reliance, withdrawal, or even habits that appear virtuous on the surface. In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen and Devin Schadt are joined by Patrick O’Hearn to examine why pride is so difficult to recognize in ourselves, and why it quietly blocks growth in the spiritual life, marriage, and leadership. They unpack why the Litany of Humility remains one of the Church’s most demanding prayers, and how it exposes attachments that many men don’t realize they’re carrying. 🟢 Get Patrick's Book for 20% Off Today - Code Gentleman20 https://sophiainstitute.com/product/humility-of-the-saints/ Patrick O'Hearn's Site - https://patrickrohearn.com/ 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for exclusive formation, full sessions, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness:https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Get Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/Coupon Code for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pride among Catholic men rarely looks like arrogance. What men don't realize is that it surfaces as control, self-reliance, withdrawal, or even habits that appear virtuous on the surface. In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen and Devin Schadt are joined by Patrick O’Hearn to examine why pride is so difficult to recognize in ourselves, and why it quietly blocks growth in the spiritual life, marriage, and leadership. They unpack why the Litany of Humility remains one of the Church’s most demanding prayers, and how it exposes attachments that many men don’t realize they’re carrying. 🟢 Get Patrick's Book for 20% Off Today - Code Gentleman20 https://sophiainstitute.com/product/humility-of-the-saints/ Patrick O'Hearn's Site - https://patrickrohearn.com/ 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for exclusive formation, full sessions, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness:https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Get Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/Coupon Code for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullPrideful? The Best Way to Stop and Become Humble528116ee-d268-4a49-b6d3-3fbe4561149cThu, 05 Feb 2026 10:55:00 +00004308https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCognitive Decline Expert: The Disease That Starts in Your 30s but Kills You in Your 70sAlzheimer’s expert LOUISA NICOLA explains early Alzheimer’s risk, why creatine fuels brain energy and memory, deep sleep hacks, and why sitting is a silent killer! Louisa Nicola is a leading neurophysiologist and human performance coach who studies the brain and nervous system. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics, a consulting firm that provides scientific strategies for cognitive performance, and is also currently finishing her PhD at the University of Washington.  She explains: ▪️Why 70% of Alzheimer's patients are women ▪️The "leaky brain" warning signs you are ignoring ▪️Why menopause triggers a 30% drop in brain energy ▪️How 20 minutes of Zone 5 training reverses heart aging ▪️Why your "willpower muscle" shrinks without hard challenges (0:00) Intro (2:31) Why I’m on a Mission to Prevent Alzheimer’s for Millions (2:58) Alzheimer’s Might Be More Preventable Than You Think (4:34) How Lifestyle Habits Quietly Lead to Dementia (8:43) Why Some Older Adults Stay Mentally Sharper Than the Young (12:35) What Short-Form Content Is Doing to Your Brain (13:47) The Hidden Cognitive Power of Exercise (16:31) Why Strong Legs Might Be a Key to Brain Health (17:23) How Resistance Training Rewires Your Brain (21:08) Can Exercise Actually Help Suppress Cancer? (22:58) The One Exercise That Shields Your Brain Over Time (25:42) Can Aerobic Training Help Prevent Alzheimer’s? (28:47) What Cardiovascular Health Really Means for Your Brain (32:15) Why VO2 Max Could Predict How Long You’ll Live (34:45) The Best Exercises for Long-Term Brain and Mental Health (41:45) What to Do Right After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis (45:05) Why the Ketogenic Diet Could Benefit Perimenopausal Women (50:12) What You Should Know About Hormone Replacement Therapy (52:31) How to Find the Best HRT for Your Body and Brain (1:00:24) Ads (1:01:56) The Overlooked Link Between Sleep Loss and Alzheimer’s (1:03:42) Why You Need to Rethink Your Sleep Habits Now (1:07:01) Can Ashwagandha and Rhodiola Really Reduce Stress? (1:10:02) The Most Potent Brain Supplement You’ve Never Tried (1:14:04) How Vitamin D Supports Longevity and Brain Health (1:15:03) The Most Affordable Way to Boost Brain and Body Function (1:34:34) Ads (1:36:27) Why Doing Hard Things Literally Grows Your Brain (1:43:28) Are Chatbots Causing Brain Rot? Here’s What We Know (1:49:03) The Truth Women Deserve to Hear About Their Health (1:57:39) What Happens When You’re Obsessed With Your Mission Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Louisa: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ZgsR  YouTube - https://linkly.link/2ZgsW  X - https://linkly.link/2Zgsa  Neuroathletics - https://linkly.link/2Zgsf  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Apple Card - https://Apple.co/get-daily-cash   Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Offer may not be available everywhere. Terms and limitations apply.

Alzheimer’s expert LOUISA NICOLA explains early Alzheimer’s risk, why creatine fuels brain energy and memory, deep sleep hacks, and why sitting is a silent killer! Louisa Nicola is a leading neurophysiologist and human performance coach who studies the brain and nervous system. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics, a consulting firm that provides scientific strategies for cognitive performance, and is also currently finishing her PhD at the University of Washington.  She explains: ▪️Why 70% of Alzheimer's patients are women ▪️The "leaky brain" warning signs you are ignoring ▪️Why menopause triggers a 30% drop in brain energy ▪️How 20 minutes of Zone 5 training reverses heart aging ▪️Why your "willpower muscle" shrinks without hard challenges (0:00) Intro (2:31) Why I’m on a Mission to Prevent Alzheimer’s for Millions (2:58) Alzheimer’s Might Be More Preventable Than You Think (4:34) How Lifestyle Habits Quietly Lead to Dementia (8:43) Why Some Older Adults Stay Mentally Sharper Than the Young (12:35) What Short-Form Content Is Doing to Your Brain (13:47) The Hidden Cognitive Power of Exercise (16:31) Why Strong Legs Might Be a Key to Brain Health (17:23) How Resistance Training Rewires Your Brain (21:08) Can Exercise Actually Help Suppress Cancer? (22:58) The One Exercise That Shields Your Brain Over Time (25:42) Can Aerobic Training Help Prevent Alzheimer’s? (28:47) What Cardiovascular Health Really Means for Your Brain (32:15) Why VO2 Max Could Predict How Long You’ll Live (34:45) The Best Exercises for Long-Term Brain and Mental Health (41:45) What to Do Right After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis (45:05) Why the Ketogenic Diet Could Benefit Perimenopausal Women (50:12) What You Should Know About Hormone Replacement Therapy (52:31) How to Find the Best HRT for Your Body and Brain (1:00:24) Ads (1:01:56) The Overlooked Link Between Sleep Loss and Alzheimer’s (1:03:42) Why You Need to Rethink Your Sleep Habits Now (1:07:01) Can Ashwagandha and Rhodiola Really Reduce Stress? (1:10:02) The Most Potent Brain Supplement You’ve Never Tried (1:14:04) How Vitamin D Supports Longevity and Brain Health (1:15:03) The Most Affordable Way to Boost Brain and Body Function (1:34:34) Ads (1:36:27) Why Doing Hard Things Literally Grows Your Brain (1:43:28) Are Chatbots Causing Brain Rot? Here’s What We Know (1:49:03) The Truth Women Deserve to Hear About Their Health (1:57:39) What Happens When You’re Obsessed With Your Mission Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Louisa: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ZgsR  YouTube - https://linkly.link/2ZgsW  X - https://linkly.link/2Zgsa  Neuroathletics - https://linkly.link/2Zgsf  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Apple Card - https://Apple.co/get-daily-cash   Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Offer may not be available everywhere. Terms and limitations apply.

fullCognitive Decline Expert: The Disease That Starts in Your 30s but Kills You in Your 70s44658649-771b-4a4a-8948-65dae835c62aThu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +00007523https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Joy of Work Read: Genesis 1:26; 2:15; Psalm 128:1-2 “I’m outta here!” Micah dunked an old cleaning rag in the trash can and ran into the house. Calvin looked around at his half of the garage, then at the other half that had been Micah’s responsibility to clean. What a difference! He knew Micah had worked a lot harder than he had. Now Micah was finished and could go to the ball game. Calvin scowled. He hated cleaning the garage! By the time Calvin finished, the game had been going for an hour. “I’m done!” he called to his mother as he entered the house. “Will you take me to school so I can see the rest of the game?” “No, Calvin. You should have been ready when I took Micah. I’m cooking dinner now.” Calvin sighed. “What are you making?” “Chicken tacos and lemon-garlic potatoes,” Mom replied. “Yum!” Calvin’s mouth watered as he thought about biting into a taco. “You make the best food. You must love to cook.” Mom shrugged. “Not always—it can be hard, messy work sometimes. But I do it because I want to provide you and Micah and Dad with healthy food that you enjoy.” Calvin was surprised. “I sure wouldn’t do all that work if I didn’t have to!” “Calvin,” Mom said, “did you know that work is part of God’s loving plan for us?” “No,” Calvin muttered. “I kind of figured work was more like God’s way of punishing us.” Mom shook her head. “Work is a good thing. The first thing God did after He created Adam and Eve was give them work to do. It was the curse of sin that made work difficult, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find joy and satisfaction in our work.” “How do we do that?” asked Calvin. “By remembering that God has done the most important work of all. Jesus saved us by dying for our sins, and God is working in our lives to make us more like Him—and that means the work we do is important. He uses it to help us learn and grow and show others who He is.” “He does?” Calvin smiled. “I guess work isn’t so bad after all.” “I’m glad to hear you say that.” Mom handed him a bowl. “Because I could really use some help peeling potatoes!” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Do you hate work? Do you complain about it or avoid doing it? God created work to be a good thing, but when sin entered the world, work became difficult. The good news is that because Jesus did the most difficult work of all—dying for our sins—we can find joy in our work. Even when you have to do things that seem boring or unimportant, do them for Jesus, knowing He’ll use your efforts for good. Today's Key Verse: Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people. Colossians 3:23 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Find joy in work

Read: Genesis 1:26; 2:15; Psalm 128:1-2 “I’m outta here!” Micah dunked an old cleaning rag in the trash can and ran into the house. Calvin looked around at his half of the garage, then at the other half that had been Micah’s responsibility to clean. What a difference! He knew Micah had worked a lot harder than he had. Now Micah was finished and could go to the ball game. Calvin scowled. He hated cleaning the garage! By the time Calvin finished, the game had been going for an hour. “I’m done!” he called to his mother as he entered the house. “Will you take me to school so I can see the rest of the game?” “No, Calvin. You should have been ready when I took Micah. I’m cooking dinner now.” Calvin sighed. “What are you making?” “Chicken tacos and lemon-garlic potatoes,” Mom replied. “Yum!” Calvin’s mouth watered as he thought about biting into a taco. “You make the best food. You must love to cook.” Mom shrugged. “Not always—it can be hard, messy work sometimes. But I do it because I want to provide you and Micah and Dad with healthy food that you enjoy.” Calvin was surprised. “I sure wouldn’t do all that work if I didn’t have to!” “Calvin,” Mom said, “did you know that work is part of God’s loving plan for us?” “No,” Calvin muttered. “I kind of figured work was more like God’s way of punishing us.” Mom shook her head. “Work is a good thing. The first thing God did after He created Adam and Eve was give them work to do. It was the curse of sin that made work difficult, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find joy and satisfaction in our work.” “How do we do that?” asked Calvin. “By remembering that God has done the most important work of all. Jesus saved us by dying for our sins, and God is working in our lives to make us more like Him—and that means the work we do is important. He uses it to help us learn and grow and show others who He is.” “He does?” Calvin smiled. “I guess work isn’t so bad after all.” “I’m glad to hear you say that.” Mom handed him a bowl. “Because I could really use some help peeling potatoes!” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Do you hate work? Do you complain about it or avoid doing it? God created work to be a good thing, but when sin entered the world, work became difficult. The good news is that because Jesus did the most difficult work of all—dying for our sins—we can find joy in our work. Even when you have to do things that seem boring or unimportant, do them for Jesus, knowing He’ll use your efforts for good. Today's Key Verse: Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people. Colossians 3:23 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Find joy in work

The Joy of Work 3763d3f3-d8c0-4eb6-8355-f63810ac6581Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2026) Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2026)fe7f83c5-1ffa-4d7a-9fc1-3d70b600e020Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: The Nature of the Trinity (2026) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our exploration of the Church’s teachings on the nature of the Holy Trinity. We examine three main ideas. The first is the unity of the Trinity, that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all one God. The next is the Divine Persons as distinct from one another: one God, three distinct persons. As Fr. Mike states, “The Son is not the Father, the Father is not the Son, and the Holy Spirit is not either.” Finally, Fr. Mike discusses the relation between each person of the Holy Trinity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 253-256. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our exploration of the Church’s teachings on the nature of the Holy Trinity. We examine three main ideas. The first is the unity of the Trinity, that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all one God. The next is the Divine Persons as distinct from one another: one God, three distinct persons. As Fr. Mike states, “The Son is not the Father, the Father is not the Son, and the Holy Spirit is not either.” Finally, Fr. Mike discusses the relation between each person of the Holy Trinity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 253-256. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 36: The Nature of the Trinity (2026)07302ef0-21dc-4a50-baf5-86ba204cdca5Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGiving The Enemy No Foothold with John EldredgeBestselling author, speaker and counselor John Eldredge joins the show to share his own experiences with spiritual warfare and offer a mental health perspective on deliverance ministry. Thank you to our sponsors Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES. Learn a new Language and get up to 55% off  your subscription at Babbel.com/exfiles Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/EXFILES and use promo code EXFILES today for 10% off your first order!  Go to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES  at checkout for 50% off. Support the show at Exorcistfiles.supercast.com Follow us on the Gram @exorcistfiles and @theBethea See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bestselling author, speaker and counselor John Eldredge joins the show to share his own experiences with spiritual warfare and offer a mental health perspective on deliverance ministry. Thank you to our sponsors Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES. Learn a new Language and get up to 55% off  your subscription at Babbel.com/exfiles Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/EXFILES and use promo code EXFILES today for 10% off your first order!  Go to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES  at checkout for 50% off. Support the show at Exorcistfiles.supercast.com Follow us on the Gram @exorcistfiles and @theBethea See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullGiving The Enemy No Foothold with John Eldredge9f58c410-1b33-4d71-b019-77cb76079e8bWed, 04 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Hairs on Your Head Read: Matthew 10:28-31 “Shall I brush your hair before you go to bed, sweetie?” Grandma asked. Jiya, who was spending the night with her grandparents, nodded and got her hairbrush. Her scalp tingled as Grandma brushed her hair with long, gentle strokes. When she finished, Grandma handed the brush to Jiya. “There, now. Why don’t you clean the hair out of the brush so it’ll be all ready for next time?” Jiya carried the brush to the wastebasket. “When you brush my hair, a lot comes out, Grandma,” she said as she pulled out strands that had twisted around the bristles. “Am I going to be bald like Grandpa?” Grandma chuckled. “No, you don’t have to worry about that, sweetheart. It’s normal to lose up to a hundred hairs a day, but you have many more than that on your head—maybe a hundred thousand.” “Wow!” said Jiya. “That’s a lot! I wonder who counted them.” “Well, God keeps count of every one,” Grandma said. “He does?” “That’s right. The Bible says the hairs on our heads are all numbered. I think that shows He loves us very much, don’t you?” Jiya nodded. “The first verse I ever learned was John 3:16—‘For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son…’” She paused, thinking hard. “God loves me so much He sent Jesus to die for me, and He cares how many hairs I have. That’s awesome!” “Yes, God is awesome,” Grandma said, pulling back the sheets on Jiya’s bed. “He even knows when a hair falls out, and He cares for you and watches over you day and night.” “Even when I’m sleeping,” Jiya said with a yawn. Grandma smiled. “Yes, and I can see that it’s time for you to snuggle into bed. Go tell Grandpa goodnight and then I’ll tuck you in.” “Okay. And I’ll tell him not to worry about his hair,” Jiya said, heading for the bedroom door. “I’ll tell him God cares how many hairs he has and won’t let him lose more than he should.” –Kim Sheard How about you? Are you aware that God knows everything about you—including how many hairs are on your head? He knows when you’re happy and when you’re sad. He watches over you when you’re awake and when you’re sleeping. He loves you so much He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you, and He cares about every detail of your life. He is truly an awesome God! Today's Key Verse: The very hairs of your head are all numbered. Matthew 10:30 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: God cares for you

Read: Matthew 10:28-31 “Shall I brush your hair before you go to bed, sweetie?” Grandma asked. Jiya, who was spending the night with her grandparents, nodded and got her hairbrush. Her scalp tingled as Grandma brushed her hair with long, gentle strokes. When she finished, Grandma handed the brush to Jiya. “There, now. Why don’t you clean the hair out of the brush so it’ll be all ready for next time?” Jiya carried the brush to the wastebasket. “When you brush my hair, a lot comes out, Grandma,” she said as she pulled out strands that had twisted around the bristles. “Am I going to be bald like Grandpa?” Grandma chuckled. “No, you don’t have to worry about that, sweetheart. It’s normal to lose up to a hundred hairs a day, but you have many more than that on your head—maybe a hundred thousand.” “Wow!” said Jiya. “That’s a lot! I wonder who counted them.” “Well, God keeps count of every one,” Grandma said. “He does?” “That’s right. The Bible says the hairs on our heads are all numbered. I think that shows He loves us very much, don’t you?” Jiya nodded. “The first verse I ever learned was John 3:16—‘For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son…’” She paused, thinking hard. “God loves me so much He sent Jesus to die for me, and He cares how many hairs I have. That’s awesome!” “Yes, God is awesome,” Grandma said, pulling back the sheets on Jiya’s bed. “He even knows when a hair falls out, and He cares for you and watches over you day and night.” “Even when I’m sleeping,” Jiya said with a yawn. Grandma smiled. “Yes, and I can see that it’s time for you to snuggle into bed. Go tell Grandpa goodnight and then I’ll tuck you in.” “Okay. And I’ll tell him not to worry about his hair,” Jiya said, heading for the bedroom door. “I’ll tell him God cares how many hairs he has and won’t let him lose more than he should.” –Kim Sheard How about you? Are you aware that God knows everything about you—including how many hairs are on your head? He knows when you’re happy and when you’re sad. He watches over you when you’re awake and when you’re sleeping. He loves you so much He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you, and He cares about every detail of your life. He is truly an awesome God! Today's Key Verse: The very hairs of your head are all numbered. Matthew 10:30 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: God cares for you

The Hairs on Your Head a14418df-bbbd-4299-8e58-765905727ce9Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2026) Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2026)85c73b62-3496-4fb2-8119-c9cc31a1b4d6Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma (2026) Fr. Mike explores the formation of the Church’s dogma on the nature of the Trinity. He unpacks the terms used by the Church in an attempt to explain the nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, as Fr. Mike reminds us, with the story of St. Augustine and the child on the seaside, the Trinity is a mystery that none of us can fully comprehend. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 249-252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the formation of the Church’s dogma on the nature of the Trinity. He unpacks the terms used by the Church in an attempt to explain the nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, as Fr. Mike reminds us, with the story of St. Augustine and the child on the seaside, the Trinity is a mystery that none of us can fully comprehend. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 249-252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma (2026)cc7d0c64-6504-4c0b-b4d2-d9df186ba575Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Tomorrow’s Tears Read: Job 1:1-3, 13-21; 3:25; Matthew 6:33-34 Mom found Clare crying in the backyard, watching her dog, Sheba, paw at leaves in the flower bed. “What’s the matter, honey?” “I don’t want Sheba to get sick,” Clare said. “I know the vet took that lump off her leg, but she said it could come back.” “It could, but maybe it won’t,” said Mom. “It may never come back.” “But what if it does?” Clare sniffed. “I don’t want Sheba to die.” “Of course you don’t,” said Mom, giving Clare a hug. “But worrying about that is keeping you from enjoying her. You look just as sad now as you would if she died.” Mom bent down to pet Sheba. “Do you remember what happened to Job?” “Job?” asked Clare. “You mean the man in the Bible?” “Yes,” said Mom. “He had plenty to be happy about—a big family, lots of money. Then he lost everything. After Job’s problems started, he said, ‘What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me.’” “That doesn’t make me feel better,” said Clare. “Wait! I have a point.” Mom dried a tear from Clare’s cheek. “All those years, he had his family with him. He had prosperity and success. Do you think his worrying helped him enjoy those things?” “No,” said Clare, petting Sheba’s head. “And did being afraid of losing everything stop it from happening?” asked Mom. Clare hugged Sheba. “No. But what can I do about being sad? It doesn’t have an off button.” “No, but we have a choice when it comes to worrying about sad things that might happen,” said Mom. “We can worry, which doesn’t help anyway, or we can remember that Jesus died for us and will always be with us and thank Him for the good things we have today—like Sheba. We can talk to Him about troubling things and trust Him to work them out. Job did that. He continued to love and believe in God.” Mom picked up a ball and looked at Sheba, who wagged her tail. “I think she needs a playmate,” said Mom, throwing the ball. Clare took off running. “Come on, Sheba! I bet I can get that ball before you do.” Sheba quickly caught up with her, and together they raced across the lawn. –Elise L. Perl How about you? Do you worry about what might happen tomorrow? If worrying keeps you focused on what might go wrong, you can’t enjoy what you have right now. When you start to worry, pray about the problem, and talk to a parent or another adult about it. Then choose to thank Jesus for the many blessings you do have and enjoy them as you trust in Him. Today's Key Verse: Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Enjoy your blessings today

Read: Job 1:1-3, 13-21; 3:25; Matthew 6:33-34 Mom found Clare crying in the backyard, watching her dog, Sheba, paw at leaves in the flower bed. “What’s the matter, honey?” “I don’t want Sheba to get sick,” Clare said. “I know the vet took that lump off her leg, but she said it could come back.” “It could, but maybe it won’t,” said Mom. “It may never come back.” “But what if it does?” Clare sniffed. “I don’t want Sheba to die.” “Of course you don’t,” said Mom, giving Clare a hug. “But worrying about that is keeping you from enjoying her. You look just as sad now as you would if she died.” Mom bent down to pet Sheba. “Do you remember what happened to Job?” “Job?” asked Clare. “You mean the man in the Bible?” “Yes,” said Mom. “He had plenty to be happy about—a big family, lots of money. Then he lost everything. After Job’s problems started, he said, ‘What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me.’” “That doesn’t make me feel better,” said Clare. “Wait! I have a point.” Mom dried a tear from Clare’s cheek. “All those years, he had his family with him. He had prosperity and success. Do you think his worrying helped him enjoy those things?” “No,” said Clare, petting Sheba’s head. “And did being afraid of losing everything stop it from happening?” asked Mom. Clare hugged Sheba. “No. But what can I do about being sad? It doesn’t have an off button.” “No, but we have a choice when it comes to worrying about sad things that might happen,” said Mom. “We can worry, which doesn’t help anyway, or we can remember that Jesus died for us and will always be with us and thank Him for the good things we have today—like Sheba. We can talk to Him about troubling things and trust Him to work them out. Job did that. He continued to love and believe in God.” Mom picked up a ball and looked at Sheba, who wagged her tail. “I think she needs a playmate,” said Mom, throwing the ball. Clare took off running. “Come on, Sheba! I bet I can get that ball before you do.” Sheba quickly caught up with her, and together they raced across the lawn. –Elise L. Perl How about you? Do you worry about what might happen tomorrow? If worrying keeps you focused on what might go wrong, you can’t enjoy what you have right now. When you start to worry, pray about the problem, and talk to a parent or another adult about it. Then choose to thank Jesus for the many blessings you do have and enjoy them as you trust in Him. Today's Key Verse: Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Enjoy your blessings today

Tomorrow’s Tears 4ec52313-a08c-41fa-a43d-948b73f0569bTue, 03 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2026) Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2026)a4595152-ccc4-4c9a-8da4-bc510c01bd19Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit (2026) The Catechism introduces us to the Holy Spirit and describes how the Spirit reveals the Father and the Son to us. It also gives us some background and context regarding the way we describe the Holy Spirit in the Roman Catholic Church compared to the way that the Eastern Orthodox Church describes the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike breaks it down for us and gives us some hope for a future reconciliation between Eastern and Western Churches. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 243-248. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces us to the Holy Spirit and describes how the Spirit reveals the Father and the Son to us. It also gives us some background and context regarding the way we describe the Holy Spirit in the Roman Catholic Church compared to the way that the Eastern Orthodox Church describes the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike breaks it down for us and gives us some hope for a future reconciliation between Eastern and Western Churches. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 243-248. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit (2026)1ef9c861-8859-45d1-a2a0-28c9b4065927Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags267 - Abolition of Man Book ReviewYeah, another publication protesting against the dangers of relativism. It's easy to let this topic pass, simply claiming to know how bad it is, right? Don't be so quick. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I review C S Lewis's book Abolition of Man. He is writing during the rise of relativism after World War 2, and as a classical English professor is uniquely suited to bring this issue up. The invitation is not to merely to oppose relativism in the universities, but even where it tries to creep into our homes. Fighting for objective truth, and the goodness of truth is essential! I talk about how to do that in this episode. I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.) Also if you struggle with it, consider my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

Yeah, another publication protesting against the dangers of relativism. It's easy to let this topic pass, simply claiming to know how bad it is, right? Don't be so quick. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I review C S Lewis's book Abolition of Man. He is writing during the rise of relativism after World War 2, and as a classical English professor is uniquely suited to bring this issue up. The invitation is not to merely to oppose relativism in the universities, but even where it tries to creep into our homes. Fighting for objective truth, and the goodness of truth is essential! I talk about how to do that in this episode. I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.) Also if you struggle with it, consider my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full267 - Abolition of Man Book Reviewb3bb0e38-8ea8-4a98-a759-17f18085c5d3Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYour Bones Break First: The Man Who Survived Being Eaten Alive!This is a FIRST for The Diary Of A CEO…a live snake on set, with jungle explorer PAUL ROSOLIE.  After 20 years surviving jaguars, anacondas, cartels, and uncontacted tribes, he warns of a collapse that could end life on Earth! Paul Rosolie is an American conservationist who has spent over 2 decades living in the Amazon rainforest. He is the co-founder and director of Junglekeepers, a non-profit protecting areas of rainforest from logging and mining, and is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the World’.  He explains:  ◼️What happens when a live snake is inches from your face ◼️Being surrounded by warriors with 7-foot bows and arrows ◼️Why humans living outside history don’t suffer modern misery ◼️How the jungle keeps you alive when everything goes wrong ◼️The moment you realise this place is bigger than humanity itself (00:00) Intro (02:34) On a Mission to Save the Amazon (05:32) A Jungle Warning After 20 Years Off the Grid (11:25) How a Wild Adventure in Peru Changed Everything (15:34) What It’s Like Meeting Uncontacted Tribes for the First Time (19:58) Why This Ancient Forest Could Disappear Forever (26:36) What Living in the Amazon for a Decade Does to You (28:56) How We Discovered the Uncontacted Tribes (42:04) Unseen Footage the World Wasn’t Supposed to Watch (46:01) When Tribe Women Took Our Food—And What It Meant (47:06) Do Uncontacted Tribes Really Eat Humans? (54:20) How Many Hidden Tribes Still Exist? (59:13) Can These Tribes Actually Communicate With Monkeys? (01:01:39) What If They’re Just Searching for Happiness? (01:03:25) Do Tribal People Still Live in Huts? (01:06:40) The Most Haunting Stories I’ve Heard in the Jungle (01:09:26) Why I Had to Stop Here (01:10:18) Would You Survive Living Like an Uncontacted Tribe? (01:11:35) Ads (01:13:53) How I Almost Got Crushed by a Snake (01:15:53) The Terrifying Reality of Being Eaten Alive (01:18:06) How Jane Goodall Saved My Life (01:22:09) The TV Show I Made to Help the Amazon (That Went Terribly Wrong) (01:29:36) The Truth About Handling Deadly Snakes (01:44:24) Should You Really Be Scared of Snakes? (01:46:18) Ads (01:47:41) What 20 Years in the Jungle Taught Me About Life (01:55:50) How Do You Know When It’s Time to Quit? (02:12:17) Are Humans Really the Most Important Species? (02:16:06) AI, Robots, and the Jungle’s View of Modern Tech (02:23:15) I Saw the Creation of the Universe on Ayahuasca (02:27:22) What Is the Jungle Keeper’s Mission Really About? (02:30:20) Ancient Medicine Hidden in the Amazon (02:34:30) What It’s Like Living in the Jungle With My Wife (02:41:42) What Still Scares Me After All These Years (02:44:14) If You Had 3 Years Left, What Would You Regret? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Paul:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4t6fvIs TikTok - https://bit.ly/45F9xEx  Facebook - https://bit.ly/4a2tV3E  Junglekeepers - https://bit.ly/3NNDFre  You can purchase ‘Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the World’, here: https://amzn.to/4q8WK4u  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Intuit -  If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com     Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO  Apple Card - https://Apple.co/get-daily-cash   Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Offer may not be available everywhere. Terms and limitations apply.

This is a FIRST for The Diary Of A CEO…a live snake on set, with jungle explorer PAUL ROSOLIE.  After 20 years surviving jaguars, anacondas, cartels, and uncontacted tribes, he warns of a collapse that could end life on Earth! Paul Rosolie is an American conservationist who has spent over 2 decades living in the Amazon rainforest. He is the co-founder and director of Junglekeepers, a non-profit protecting areas of rainforest from logging and mining, and is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the World’.  He explains:  ◼️What happens when a live snake is inches from your face ◼️Being surrounded by warriors with 7-foot bows and arrows ◼️Why humans living outside history don’t suffer modern misery ◼️How the jungle keeps you alive when everything goes wrong ◼️The moment you realise this place is bigger than humanity itself (00:00) Intro (02:34) On a Mission to Save the Amazon (05:32) A Jungle Warning After 20 Years Off the Grid (11:25) How a Wild Adventure in Peru Changed Everything (15:34) What It’s Like Meeting Uncontacted Tribes for the First Time (19:58) Why This Ancient Forest Could Disappear Forever (26:36) What Living in the Amazon for a Decade Does to You (28:56) How We Discovered the Uncontacted Tribes (42:04) Unseen Footage the World Wasn’t Supposed to Watch (46:01) When Tribe Women Took Our Food—And What It Meant (47:06) Do Uncontacted Tribes Really Eat Humans? (54:20) How Many Hidden Tribes Still Exist? (59:13) Can These Tribes Actually Communicate With Monkeys? (01:01:39) What If They’re Just Searching for Happiness? (01:03:25) Do Tribal People Still Live in Huts? (01:06:40) The Most Haunting Stories I’ve Heard in the Jungle (01:09:26) Why I Had to Stop Here (01:10:18) Would You Survive Living Like an Uncontacted Tribe? (01:11:35) Ads (01:13:53) How I Almost Got Crushed by a Snake (01:15:53) The Terrifying Reality of Being Eaten Alive (01:18:06) How Jane Goodall Saved My Life (01:22:09) The TV Show I Made to Help the Amazon (That Went Terribly Wrong) (01:29:36) The Truth About Handling Deadly Snakes (01:44:24) Should You Really Be Scared of Snakes? (01:46:18) Ads (01:47:41) What 20 Years in the Jungle Taught Me About Life (01:55:50) How Do You Know When It’s Time to Quit? (02:12:17) Are Humans Really the Most Important Species? (02:16:06) AI, Robots, and the Jungle’s View of Modern Tech (02:23:15) I Saw the Creation of the Universe on Ayahuasca (02:27:22) What Is the Jungle Keeper’s Mission Really About? (02:30:20) Ancient Medicine Hidden in the Amazon (02:34:30) What It’s Like Living in the Jungle With My Wife (02:41:42) What Still Scares Me After All These Years (02:44:14) If You Had 3 Years Left, What Would You Regret? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Paul:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4t6fvIs TikTok - https://bit.ly/45F9xEx  Facebook - https://bit.ly/4a2tV3E  Junglekeepers - https://bit.ly/3NNDFre  You can purchase ‘Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the World’, here: https://amzn.to/4q8WK4u  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Intuit -  If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com     Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO  Apple Card - https://Apple.co/get-daily-cash   Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Offer may not be available everywhere. Terms and limitations apply.

fullYour Bones Break First: The Man Who Survived Being Eaten Alive!c0a71272-b97d-434c-bdfc-6a1869d024b3Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +00009962https://216.73.216.191/allTags Practice Time Read: Psalm 119:9-16; Acts 2:40-44 Oliver was passing the kitchen door when he heard his little brother’s voice. “Dad, can I please have those shoes? They’re the kind Daryl Stewart wears.” Oliver grinned and went into the kitchen. “Do you think that since Daryl Stewart is a basketball star those shoes will automatically turn you into a great player?” Jude shrugged. “They might help.” “Jude,” said Dad, “you know it’s effort, not a fancy pair of shoes, that will help make you a good basketball player.” Oliver nodded. “Dad’s right, Jude. If you practice every day, you’ll get better and better, no matter what kind of shoes you wear.” Jude looked a bit disappointed. “Guess I’ll start practicing then,” he said with a sigh and headed for the door. Oliver grinned at his dad. “I was about to head over to Bible study at church, but I think I’ll stay and help Jude with his basketball practice instead.” Dad motioned toward Oliver’s Bible on the kitchen counter. “Grandma gave each of you kids a new Bible for Christmas, didn’t she?” he asked. “Is that it?” Oliver nodded. “Yep. My name’s on the cover. Isn’t that cool?” He smoothed his hand over the embossed name. Dad nodded thoughtfully. “Nice shoes and nice Bibles are great, but just having them doesn’t make you a good player or help you grow spiritually, does it?” It took a moment for Oliver to realize what his dad meant. “You’re saying that just like Jude needs to practice to become a better basketball player, I need to learn from God by spending time in His Word.” Dad nodded. “And one really great way to do that is to study the Bible with other believers. After all, you can’t learn to play basketball all by yourself, can you? You need to practice and learn from the coach as a team. Jesus never meant for us to live the Christian life alone—He puts other believers in our lives so we can learn to walk with Him together and love and support each other along the way. That’s a big way He shows us who He is, and why church and Bible studies are so important.” “Okay, Dad,” Oliver said. “I’ll go to Bible study. I don’t want to miss practice with my spiritual team!” –A. J. Schut How about you? Do you want to get to know Jesus more and more? To improve in sports, you need to learn the game and spend time practicing. To deepen your relationship with God, you need to learn about who He is, and a good way to do that is to spend time in His Word—both by yourself and with other believers. Spend time with other Christians so you can learn about Jesus together and encourage each other in your walk with Him. Today's Key Verse: They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Learn with other Christians

Read: Psalm 119:9-16; Acts 2:40-44 Oliver was passing the kitchen door when he heard his little brother’s voice. “Dad, can I please have those shoes? They’re the kind Daryl Stewart wears.” Oliver grinned and went into the kitchen. “Do you think that since Daryl Stewart is a basketball star those shoes will automatically turn you into a great player?” Jude shrugged. “They might help.” “Jude,” said Dad, “you know it’s effort, not a fancy pair of shoes, that will help make you a good basketball player.” Oliver nodded. “Dad’s right, Jude. If you practice every day, you’ll get better and better, no matter what kind of shoes you wear.” Jude looked a bit disappointed. “Guess I’ll start practicing then,” he said with a sigh and headed for the door. Oliver grinned at his dad. “I was about to head over to Bible study at church, but I think I’ll stay and help Jude with his basketball practice instead.” Dad motioned toward Oliver’s Bible on the kitchen counter. “Grandma gave each of you kids a new Bible for Christmas, didn’t she?” he asked. “Is that it?” Oliver nodded. “Yep. My name’s on the cover. Isn’t that cool?” He smoothed his hand over the embossed name. Dad nodded thoughtfully. “Nice shoes and nice Bibles are great, but just having them doesn’t make you a good player or help you grow spiritually, does it?” It took a moment for Oliver to realize what his dad meant. “You’re saying that just like Jude needs to practice to become a better basketball player, I need to learn from God by spending time in His Word.” Dad nodded. “And one really great way to do that is to study the Bible with other believers. After all, you can’t learn to play basketball all by yourself, can you? You need to practice and learn from the coach as a team. Jesus never meant for us to live the Christian life alone—He puts other believers in our lives so we can learn to walk with Him together and love and support each other along the way. That’s a big way He shows us who He is, and why church and Bible studies are so important.” “Okay, Dad,” Oliver said. “I’ll go to Bible study. I don’t want to miss practice with my spiritual team!” –A. J. Schut How about you? Do you want to get to know Jesus more and more? To improve in sports, you need to learn the game and spend time practicing. To deepen your relationship with God, you need to learn about who He is, and a good way to do that is to spend time in His Word—both by yourself and with other believers. Spend time with other Christians so you can learn about Jesus together and encourage each other in your walk with Him. Today's Key Verse: They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Learn with other Christians

Practice Time b075e220-a8eb-45c4-9074-622e55356183Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2026) In today's reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today's reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2026)4288ed5c-15f1-41a5-b787-d636071b1145Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: God as Father (2026) The Catechism describes the various ways that God has revealed himself to us as Father over the ages, and gives us insight into God the Father “in relation to his only Son,” Jesus. Fr. Mike entreats us to examine our relationships with our earthly fathers and how they might be impacting our vision of God as Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 238-242. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism describes the various ways that God has revealed himself to us as Father over the ages, and gives us insight into God the Father “in relation to his only Son,” Jesus. Fr. Mike entreats us to examine our relationships with our earthly fathers and how they might be impacting our vision of God as Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 238-242. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 33: God as Father (2026)a943fcf4-6f55-4676-8ef6-ec33a0d8cf36Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags To Read or Not to Read Read: 1 Corinthians 10:13; James 1:12-15 Sierra shut her bedroom door and tossed her backpack onto the bed. She set her cat, Tommy, on the floor. “Stay away from the curtains, Tommy,” she warned. “You know you always get stuck in them.” Sierra flopped onto her bed and opened her backpack. After digging around a moment, she pulled out a book. “What do you think, Tommy? Should I?” Tommy didn’t answer. He was staring at the lace curtain waving in the breeze from the window. Sierra tossed the book onto the bed beside her. “I know Mom told me not to read these kinds of books, but all my friends read them. They can’t be that bad, can they?” She picked the book up again. The cover looked interesting. She flipped it over and read the back for the tenth time. A few pages couldn’t hurt. Sierra opened the book and soon had read several pages. Then a quick movement made her jump. It was only Tommy, she realized with relief. He had pounced on the curtain. His claws were caught in the fabric, and he hung down, his full length stretched out. He was helpless. “Silly cat, leave the curtain alone!” Sierra freed him, and he marched across the room and sat with his back to the curtain. Sierra turned to her book again. She knew she shouldn’t read any more, but soon she was engrossed again. She had finished the first chapter when a sound caught her attention. She looked up and stared in disbelief. Tommy was hanging from the curtain again. The temptation had been too great. Sierra began to laugh. “Tommy, you should know better, after all the times you’ve gotten stuck. Resist the temptation! You should—” Sierra stopped and stared at Tommy and then at the book in her hand. She dropped the book as though it were on fire. I’m acting just like Tommy, she thought. But he can’t resist temptation, and I can, because Jesus gives me the power to say no to sin. She loosened Tommy from the curtain again, then picked up the book and placed it in her backpack. “I’m going to return this book and ask Jesus to forgive me for disobeying Mom,” she told her cat. “I don’t want to become ensnared like you!” –Christa Long How about you? Have you ever given in to temptation and regretted it later? When you give in to sinful desires, it’s easy to get stuck. But there’s good news—Jesus gives us the power to resist temptation. Confess the wrong you’ve done to Him, and He will forgive you and help you do what’s right. Today's Key Verse: God is faithful…When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Resist temptation

Read: 1 Corinthians 10:13; James 1:12-15 Sierra shut her bedroom door and tossed her backpack onto the bed. She set her cat, Tommy, on the floor. “Stay away from the curtains, Tommy,” she warned. “You know you always get stuck in them.” Sierra flopped onto her bed and opened her backpack. After digging around a moment, she pulled out a book. “What do you think, Tommy? Should I?” Tommy didn’t answer. He was staring at the lace curtain waving in the breeze from the window. Sierra tossed the book onto the bed beside her. “I know Mom told me not to read these kinds of books, but all my friends read them. They can’t be that bad, can they?” She picked the book up again. The cover looked interesting. She flipped it over and read the back for the tenth time. A few pages couldn’t hurt. Sierra opened the book and soon had read several pages. Then a quick movement made her jump. It was only Tommy, she realized with relief. He had pounced on the curtain. His claws were caught in the fabric, and he hung down, his full length stretched out. He was helpless. “Silly cat, leave the curtain alone!” Sierra freed him, and he marched across the room and sat with his back to the curtain. Sierra turned to her book again. She knew she shouldn’t read any more, but soon she was engrossed again. She had finished the first chapter when a sound caught her attention. She looked up and stared in disbelief. Tommy was hanging from the curtain again. The temptation had been too great. Sierra began to laugh. “Tommy, you should know better, after all the times you’ve gotten stuck. Resist the temptation! You should—” Sierra stopped and stared at Tommy and then at the book in her hand. She dropped the book as though it were on fire. I’m acting just like Tommy, she thought. But he can’t resist temptation, and I can, because Jesus gives me the power to say no to sin. She loosened Tommy from the curtain again, then picked up the book and placed it in her backpack. “I’m going to return this book and ask Jesus to forgive me for disobeying Mom,” she told her cat. “I don’t want to become ensnared like you!” –Christa Long How about you? Have you ever given in to temptation and regretted it later? When you give in to sinful desires, it’s easy to get stuck. But there’s good news—Jesus gives us the power to resist temptation. Confess the wrong you’ve done to Him, and He will forgive you and help you do what’s right. Today's Key Verse: God is faithful…When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Resist temptation

To Read or Not to Read 6b97f3ff-fc19-4adc-ae14-f6c981f1c500Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2026) As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharaoh to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharaoh to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2026)291a18c3-3d9a-4703-9908-3c896e6b504cSun, 01 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: The Most Holy Trinity (2026) Christians are baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” not the “names” of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Catechism explains this distinction by introducing us to the “central mystery of Christian faith and life”: the Trinity. Fr. Mike slows us down to meditate on what God reveals to us concerning his inner life, the very thing that “many prophets and righteous people longed to see… [and] hear.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 232-237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Christians are baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” not the “names” of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Catechism explains this distinction by introducing us to the “central mystery of Christian faith and life”: the Trinity. Fr. Mike slows us down to meditate on what God reveals to us concerning his inner life, the very thing that “many prophets and righteous people longed to see… [and] hear.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 232-237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 32: The Most Holy Trinity (2026)32aac049-df00-4e4a-870b-6e3062d0a4fbSun, 01 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEpisode 123146: 2/1/26 Counterfeit Happiness Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Do not give away what has real value for counterfeit happiness. There are many idols in our lives that promise the happiness that only God can give. The counterfeits of Wealth, Power, Pleasure, and Fame have taken all that people have and left them with nothing. Jesus gives us a new way to live...that actually leads to authentic happiness. Mass Readings from February 1, 2026: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-101 Corinthians 1:26-31 Matthew 5:1-12a

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Do not give away what has real value for counterfeit happiness. There are many idols in our lives that promise the happiness that only God can give. The counterfeits of Wealth, Power, Pleasure, and Fame have taken all that people have and left them with nothing. Jesus gives us a new way to live...that actually leads to authentic happiness. Mass Readings from February 1, 2026: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-101 Corinthians 1:26-31 Matthew 5:1-12a

fullEpisode 123146: 2/1/26 Counterfeit Happiness86056daa-5c14-4d13-b427-c81815746998Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsValentine's FREEBIEI wanted to send you a little Valentine’s gift for your kids! 💛 I made two sets of free printable Valentine’s cards and my hope is that these are a small, beautiful way for your family to share God’s Word and His love with others this Valentine’s Day. They’re simple to use: just print, cut, and they’re ready to go. (Tip: for sturdier cards, try printing them on cardstock instead of regular paper.) You can download them right now when you join the Family Library as a free member on our patreon page. I pray they bless your family and the children who receive them.

I wanted to send you a little Valentine’s gift for your kids! 💛 I made two sets of free printable Valentine’s cards and my hope is that these are a small, beautiful way for your family to share God’s Word and His love with others this Valentine’s Day. They’re simple to use: just print, cut, and they’re ready to go. (Tip: for sturdier cards, try printing them on cardstock instead of regular paper.) You can download them right now when you join the Family Library as a free member on our patreon page. I pray they bless your family and the children who receive them.

bonusValentine's FREEBIE85d20309-2d63-4129-8c7b-f8e239156f23Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000127https://216.73.216.191/allTags Something Beautiful Read: Psalm 40:1-5; Ephesians 2:4-7 The waves crashed as Graham sat on the beach. Even though he was vacationing with his friend Omar and his family, his thoughts were dark. Back home, things were anything but a fun day at the beach. No one wants me, Graham thought to himself. Mom and Dad are too busy fighting to notice me. Except when I get bad grades. That’s the only time my teacher notices me too. Graham held back tears as his thoughts ran on. I can’t do anything right. I wish I’d never been born! Just then Omar’s grandfather came over. “Mind if I sit down?” Graham nodded and watched as the elderly man began to chip small bits from an old piece of driftwood. “What are you going to do with that?” Graham asked. “Oh, I have great plans for this old piece of wood,” replied the man. “I’m carving a whale this time. I like to carve sea animals.” He lifted a beautifully carved dolphin from his bag and handed it to Graham. “Here’s one I finished recently.” “Wow!” Graham held up the dolphin, then looked again at the wood the man was carving. “That driftwood you’re working on now is so old and dirty. It looks worthless! How can something as cool as this come from junk like that?” The man smiled. “It takes time, work, and skill to get rid of the dirt and make something beautiful from the wood. I carve it carefully, sand it, and polish it.” He turned the wood over in his hand. “This driftwood is something like me.” “Like you?” asked Graham. “How’s that?” “There was a time when I felt worthless—like all the things I did and said were wrong and I might as well give up. In fact, even though I know better now, I still feel that way sometimes. Ever feel that way yourself?” Graham nodded. “Well, we’re definitely not worthless—not to God,” said the man. “Whenever bad things happen in my life or I feel worthless, I remember that Jesus loves me so much that He died and rose again to make me His. When I trusted Him to save me, He made me into something beautiful. Have you asked Him to do that for you?” Graham shook his head and sat up straighter. He was eager to hear more about how Jesus could make something beautiful out of his life. –Harry C. Trover How about you? Do you sometimes feel worthless, as if nothing you do is any good? Everyone does wrong, and there’s a lot of pain and hardship in the world because of it. But you’re special to God. He made you, He loves you, and He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you. When you trust in Jesus, He makes you into something beautiful. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Jesus makes us beautiful

Read: Psalm 40:1-5; Ephesians 2:4-7 The waves crashed as Graham sat on the beach. Even though he was vacationing with his friend Omar and his family, his thoughts were dark. Back home, things were anything but a fun day at the beach. No one wants me, Graham thought to himself. Mom and Dad are too busy fighting to notice me. Except when I get bad grades. That’s the only time my teacher notices me too. Graham held back tears as his thoughts ran on. I can’t do anything right. I wish I’d never been born! Just then Omar’s grandfather came over. “Mind if I sit down?” Graham nodded and watched as the elderly man began to chip small bits from an old piece of driftwood. “What are you going to do with that?” Graham asked. “Oh, I have great plans for this old piece of wood,” replied the man. “I’m carving a whale this time. I like to carve sea animals.” He lifted a beautifully carved dolphin from his bag and handed it to Graham. “Here’s one I finished recently.” “Wow!” Graham held up the dolphin, then looked again at the wood the man was carving. “That driftwood you’re working on now is so old and dirty. It looks worthless! How can something as cool as this come from junk like that?” The man smiled. “It takes time, work, and skill to get rid of the dirt and make something beautiful from the wood. I carve it carefully, sand it, and polish it.” He turned the wood over in his hand. “This driftwood is something like me.” “Like you?” asked Graham. “How’s that?” “There was a time when I felt worthless—like all the things I did and said were wrong and I might as well give up. In fact, even though I know better now, I still feel that way sometimes. Ever feel that way yourself?” Graham nodded. “Well, we’re definitely not worthless—not to God,” said the man. “Whenever bad things happen in my life or I feel worthless, I remember that Jesus loves me so much that He died and rose again to make me His. When I trusted Him to save me, He made me into something beautiful. Have you asked Him to do that for you?” Graham shook his head and sat up straighter. He was eager to hear more about how Jesus could make something beautiful out of his life. –Harry C. Trover How about you? Do you sometimes feel worthless, as if nothing you do is any good? Everyone does wrong, and there’s a lot of pain and hardship in the world because of it. But you’re special to God. He made you, He loves you, and He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you. When you trust in Jesus, He makes you into something beautiful. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Jesus makes us beautiful

Something Beautiful f2192cc4-2adc-4b85-8fa2-299f32eb426fSat, 31 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2026) Fr. Mike points out how today's reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how today's reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2026)db6f7f3f-ef0f-479b-ae1f-ab6558e63527Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: The Meaning of Faith (2026) The Catechism wraps up our “I Believe in God” paragraphs with an In Brief and “The Implications of Faith in One God”—or, what God’s being means for us and our lives. Faith in our God means knowing his greatness, living in thanksgiving, knowing the dignity of all men, making good use of creation, and trusting God in every circumstance. Fr. Mike reminds us that “in every circumstance,” meaning even in adversity, God uses all things for the good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 222-231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism wraps up our “I Believe in God” paragraphs with an In Brief and “The Implications of Faith in One God”—or, what God’s being means for us and our lives. Faith in our God means knowing his greatness, living in thanksgiving, knowing the dignity of all men, making good use of creation, and trusting God in every circumstance. Fr. Mike reminds us that “in every circumstance,” meaning even in adversity, God uses all things for the good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 222-231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 31: The Meaning of Faith (2026)b77b532e-7def-4eac-8fdb-d1840cb127c2Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsreading the psalms (part 2)Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost continues to read through Psalms as we read chapthers 47-63. We have enjoyed reading the word of God together so please let us know if there are any specific books you'd like us to read through next ! "Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you." Psalm 63:3-5 _____________________________________________ ☆ Go to cozyearth.com/COFFEEBOGO for an exclusive deal only available Jan 25th - Feb 8th ! ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost continues to read through Psalms as we read chapthers 47-63. We have enjoyed reading the word of God together so please let us know if there are any specific books you'd like us to read through next ! "Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you." Psalm 63:3-5 _____________________________________________ ☆ Go to cozyearth.com/COFFEEBOGO for an exclusive deal only available Jan 25th - Feb 8th ! ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullreading the psalms (part 2)c46a9a5f-2a7d-4930-b440-75b8fd60a1ffFri, 30 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntimate GGB Question Session | Girls Gone BibleGGGGB :)  we love talking about Jesus and sitting on the couch with you guys. we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Mint Mobile Premium: Wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/GGB.  Dose Daily: A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB  ZocDoc: Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at https://Zocdoc.com/GGB. NOCD: Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb (https://learn.nocd.com/ggb) Tovala: Simplify dinner with Tovala's smart oven and ready-to-cook meals. Save up to $300 on the smart oven when you order meals 6+ times at https://Tovala.com/GGB using code GGB. Olive & June: Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB (http://OliveandJune.com/GGB). Grand Canyon University: Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer).  PaleoValley: Nutrient-dense, real-food supplements made with clean ingredients and no fillers. Support your gut, energy, and overall health the natural way. Get 15% off your first order at https://PaleoValley.com/GGB with code GGB.

GGGGB :)  we love talking about Jesus and sitting on the couch with you guys. we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Mint Mobile Premium: Wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/GGB.  Dose Daily: A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB  ZocDoc: Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at https://Zocdoc.com/GGB. NOCD: Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb (https://learn.nocd.com/ggb) Tovala: Simplify dinner with Tovala's smart oven and ready-to-cook meals. Save up to $300 on the smart oven when you order meals 6+ times at https://Tovala.com/GGB using code GGB. Olive & June: Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB (http://OliveandJune.com/GGB). Grand Canyon University: Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer).  PaleoValley: Nutrient-dense, real-food supplements made with clean ingredients and no fillers. Support your gut, energy, and overall health the natural way. Get 15% off your first order at https://PaleoValley.com/GGB with code GGB.

fullIntimate GGB Question Session | Girls Gone Bible98ed003f-408f-4c0e-85ea-3225398a32cfFri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: The Fastest Way To Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle! - Dr Andy GalpinDr. Andy Galpin is a professor and performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics. He specialises in muscle, strength, and human performance - translating exercise science into practical plans that actually work. In today’s Moments episode, Andy explains the fastest way to lose fat while preserving muscle - without falling into the crash-diet, over-cardio trap! Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: Apple: Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr. Andy Galpin: https://www.andygalpin.com/

Dr. Andy Galpin is a professor and performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics. He specialises in muscle, strength, and human performance - translating exercise science into practical plans that actually work. In today’s Moments episode, Andy explains the fastest way to lose fat while preserving muscle - without falling into the crash-diet, over-cardio trap! Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: Apple: Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr. Andy Galpin: https://www.andygalpin.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: The Fastest Way To Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle! - Dr Andy Galpin5244ef59-0988-4477-b189-c6aed14f6196Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +00001229https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Light to Share Read: Matthew 5:14-16; John 1:1-14 “Come on, Dad. We’re ready,” called Lina. They had all gathered for family night. It was storming outside, but in the den, they felt snug and cozy with plenty of games and popcorn. “Coming,” Dad called from the bedroom. Just then the power went out. “Oh no!” said Manuel. “No lights!” “Now what do we do?” Lina asked. “Honey,” Mom called, “bring that big candle from the bedroom, please. There are matches in the drawer there too.” “Okay,” said Dad. “I hope I can find them in the dark—ouch! Stubbed my toe on the dresser!” A moment later they saw a glow in the bedroom as Dad lit a match, and he soon arrived in the den with the flickering candle. “I hope the power won’t be off long,” said Manuel. He was eager to play games and munch on popcorn. “I don’t even care. I like the room with just the candlelight,” Lina said. Before long, they all agreed they could see well enough to play a game. “It’s amazing to see what a difference a small light makes, isn’t it?” said Mom. Lina nodded. “When the lights first went out, the dark seemed kind of scary, but when Dad brought in the candle, it lit up the whole room.” “A dark room may seem scary,” said Dad, “but it’s not nearly as scary as the darkness of sin. Without the light of Jesus, we’d have good reason to live in fear. But because He came into the world to save us and give us His light, we no longer have to go on stumbling in darkness.” “Like you were in the bedroom when you stubbed your toe, Dad?” Manuel asked with a grin. Dad chuckled. “Right. Jesus brings the light of His love into our lives, and we can share that light with others—just like I shared the light of this candle with you by bringing it in here from the bedroom.” “So we have to let our lights shine, just like it said in the verse I learned at church last week,” Lina said. “We need to tell people about Jesus and let them know how much He loves them.” –Robert Truesdale How about you? Are you sharing the light of Jesus’s love with those around you? Don’t hide His light because you’re embarrassed about what others might think or say about you. When we were stumbling in the darkness of sin, Jesus came to save us even though He knew many people would reject Him. If you have His light in your life, share it with those around you. Tell others about Him and show His love in all you do. Today's Key Verse: Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Share the light of Jesus

Read: Matthew 5:14-16; John 1:1-14 “Come on, Dad. We’re ready,” called Lina. They had all gathered for family night. It was storming outside, but in the den, they felt snug and cozy with plenty of games and popcorn. “Coming,” Dad called from the bedroom. Just then the power went out. “Oh no!” said Manuel. “No lights!” “Now what do we do?” Lina asked. “Honey,” Mom called, “bring that big candle from the bedroom, please. There are matches in the drawer there too.” “Okay,” said Dad. “I hope I can find them in the dark—ouch! Stubbed my toe on the dresser!” A moment later they saw a glow in the bedroom as Dad lit a match, and he soon arrived in the den with the flickering candle. “I hope the power won’t be off long,” said Manuel. He was eager to play games and munch on popcorn. “I don’t even care. I like the room with just the candlelight,” Lina said. Before long, they all agreed they could see well enough to play a game. “It’s amazing to see what a difference a small light makes, isn’t it?” said Mom. Lina nodded. “When the lights first went out, the dark seemed kind of scary, but when Dad brought in the candle, it lit up the whole room.” “A dark room may seem scary,” said Dad, “but it’s not nearly as scary as the darkness of sin. Without the light of Jesus, we’d have good reason to live in fear. But because He came into the world to save us and give us His light, we no longer have to go on stumbling in darkness.” “Like you were in the bedroom when you stubbed your toe, Dad?” Manuel asked with a grin. Dad chuckled. “Right. Jesus brings the light of His love into our lives, and we can share that light with others—just like I shared the light of this candle with you by bringing it in here from the bedroom.” “So we have to let our lights shine, just like it said in the verse I learned at church last week,” Lina said. “We need to tell people about Jesus and let them know how much He loves them.” –Robert Truesdale How about you? Are you sharing the light of Jesus’s love with those around you? Don’t hide His light because you’re embarrassed about what others might think or say about you. When we were stumbling in the darkness of sin, Jesus came to save us even though He knew many people would reject Him. If you have His light in your life, share it with those around you. Tell others about Him and show His love in all you do. Today's Key Verse: Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Share the light of Jesus

A Light to Share 90441f83-4ec4-4e0b-bbbe-5bf2546d20f5Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: God Is Who Is (2026) God is truth, God is love, and God is being itself. Today's Catechism readings begin to unpack the eternal nature of God and share with us God’s “innermost secret." Fr. Mike teaches us that because God made us in his image and likeness, then we too are called to embody truth and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 212-221. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God is truth, God is love, and God is being itself. Today's Catechism readings begin to unpack the eternal nature of God and share with us God’s “innermost secret." Fr. Mike teaches us that because God made us in his image and likeness, then we too are called to embody truth and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 212-221. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 30: God Is Who Is (2026)cc011ba1-5580-452d-9ebb-c1923e1f954cFri, 30 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2026) Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2026)d7469223-8fa9-4689-a8b8-d99cd47491bdFri, 30 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#956 - Luke 20:27-47 – Resurrection and MarriageThis episode is part 46 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is approached by the sadducees with a contrived question about the marriage and resurrection. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 46 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is approached by the sadducees with a contrived question about the marriage and resurrection. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#956 - Luke 20:27-47 – Resurrection and Marriage1c4d6be2-3314-4cb4-92f1-8a683b55ebaeThu, 29 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000750https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Did Judas Betray Jesus? Did Judas think he was actually helping Jesus fulfill His mission by betraying Him? Was Judas pre-destined to become the traitor of the Lord? Fr. Mike Schmitz asks these bold questions and unpacks what Scripture says about the person of Judas Iscariot. By evaluating his motivations and his lack of cooperation with the grace given to him, Fr. Mike details what a tragedy it is that he never became St. Judas.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Did Judas think he was actually helping Jesus fulfill His mission by betraying Him? Was Judas pre-destined to become the traitor of the Lord? Fr. Mike Schmitz asks these bold questions and unpacks what Scripture says about the person of Judas Iscariot. By evaluating his motivations and his lack of cooperation with the grace given to him, Fr. Mike details what a tragedy it is that he never became St. Judas.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Did Judas Betray Jesus?99979f2b-03c6-4dab-9f66-94797b91a13bThu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo. 1 Reason Men Struggle to Get AheadMen today are often lost and quietly confused. Some know they should strive for more, yet feel strangely unmoved to pursue it. Others are driven but stuck, spinning their wheels, repeating the same habits and even the same sins, wondering why nothing ever changes. Still others feel unambitious, listless, and disengaged, moving from obligation to obligation without a clear sense of direction. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt name a reality they see everywhere: men who are not evil or careless, but internally stalled, unsure why they never seem to get ahead. Drawing on the work of Dallas Willard and their own experience walking with men, John and Devin unpack a simple but necessary framework for real change: Vision, Intention, and Means. They explore why some men burn with misdirected ambition while others drift without desire, how both stem from the same interior problem, and why a man’s belief in heaven, whether real or merely theoretical, shapes how he lives today. 🟢 Join over a 1000 men inside of Catholic Gentleman+ and get 33 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, dozens of books, and a lot more: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Get Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno Join Email - https://catholicgentleman.com/podcast-listing ______________________ -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentleman➡️ https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman ➡️ https://x.com/catholicgent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men today are often lost and quietly confused. Some know they should strive for more, yet feel strangely unmoved to pursue it. Others are driven but stuck, spinning their wheels, repeating the same habits and even the same sins, wondering why nothing ever changes. Still others feel unambitious, listless, and disengaged, moving from obligation to obligation without a clear sense of direction. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt name a reality they see everywhere: men who are not evil or careless, but internally stalled, unsure why they never seem to get ahead. Drawing on the work of Dallas Willard and their own experience walking with men, John and Devin unpack a simple but necessary framework for real change: Vision, Intention, and Means. They explore why some men burn with misdirected ambition while others drift without desire, how both stem from the same interior problem, and why a man’s belief in heaven, whether real or merely theoretical, shapes how he lives today. 🟢 Join over a 1000 men inside of Catholic Gentleman+ and get 33 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, dozens of books, and a lot more: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Get Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno Join Email - https://catholicgentleman.com/podcast-listing ______________________ -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentleman➡️ https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman ➡️ https://x.com/catholicgent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNo. 1 Reason Men Struggle to Get Aheadec4e2010-9738-4896-a33b-56ffd00ad7b2Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +00003882https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEarly Retirement Expert: A House Vs Stocks, Here's The Truth!Can 1 hour a day make you a millionaire? Bestselling author DAVID BACH reveals how the first-hour rule, retirement investing, passive income ideas, and 401k matching build financial freedom…FAST! David Bach is a 10x New York Times bestselling author and one of America’s most trusted financial experts. He has helped millions become financially secure for life, and also serves  as Director of Advisor and Investor Education at AE Wealth Management. He is the consecutive New York Times bestseller with over 7 million books, including books such as: ‘The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition’.  He explains:  ◼️Why saving $27 a day can outperform earning more money ◼️The phone automation trick that doubles your savings without willpower ◼️The hidden system that keeps most people in debt ◼️The real reason 70% of people stay broke despite earning more ◼️The wealth code for your 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s (00:00) Intro (02:29) How I Helped Millions Become Millionaires (04:33) How My Grandma Became a Millionaire With an Average Job (09:25) Why Smart Women Finish Rich—And What They Do Differently (12:20) Why Boring Investments Are the Key to Long-Term Wealth (16:02) Why 50% Stay Broke—And How Just 1 Hour a Day Can Change That (19:28) The 70/30 Wealth Rule Millionaires Rely On (22:20) Are Homeowners Really Richer? What the Numbers Say (27:22) Stocks vs. Real Estate: What Builds Wealth Faster? (31:08) Is Buying a House Worth It After All the Hidden Costs? (34:39) Should You Put Your Down Payment Into the S&P 500 Instead? (36:25) Will Buying a House Limit Your Career and Mobility? (40:50) A Proven Framework to Get Out of Debt (42:39) How the Average Person Wastes $10,000 a Year (43:43) How Much You Need to Save Daily to Become a Millionaire (51:47) How to Save Tens of Thousands Without Noticing (54:00) Ad Break (55:03) The Real Dangers of Debt—And How to Escape Them (59:35) The Easiest Way to Boost Your Income Starting Today (1:02:54) Is Wealth Just a Mindset Game? Here's What to Know (1:05:19) How to Grow Your Savings Without Even Realizing It (1:10:16) This Simple Phone Hack Could Save You Hundreds a Month (1:13:24) Should You Invest in Tech Funds Right Now? (1:20:21) Ad Break (1:22:18) 6 Money Mistakes Most Couples Don’t Realize They’re Making (1:30:24) Why You Must Understand Your Partner’s Finances (1:33:40) Why the Next Decade Is the Greatest Money-Making Opportunity Yet (1:36:10) Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest Instead? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow David:  Website - https://bit.ly/3ZBpmbB  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3LTngkk  X - https://bit.ly/4t29SLg  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4t5y936  You can purchase ‘The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition’, here: https://amzn.to/4pZYBbH  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Function Health: https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health Vodafone - Check out the business.connected series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn7S5nhm3VOzlPRcOV3ZU30hiiSJ26ozS    Factor: https://factormeals.com/diary50off with code DIARY50OFF

Can 1 hour a day make you a millionaire? Bestselling author DAVID BACH reveals how the first-hour rule, retirement investing, passive income ideas, and 401k matching build financial freedom…FAST! David Bach is a 10x New York Times bestselling author and one of America’s most trusted financial experts. He has helped millions become financially secure for life, and also serves  as Director of Advisor and Investor Education at AE Wealth Management. He is the consecutive New York Times bestseller with over 7 million books, including books such as: ‘The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition’.  He explains:  ◼️Why saving $27 a day can outperform earning more money ◼️The phone automation trick that doubles your savings without willpower ◼️The hidden system that keeps most people in debt ◼️The real reason 70% of people stay broke despite earning more ◼️The wealth code for your 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s (00:00) Intro (02:29) How I Helped Millions Become Millionaires (04:33) How My Grandma Became a Millionaire With an Average Job (09:25) Why Smart Women Finish Rich—And What They Do Differently (12:20) Why Boring Investments Are the Key to Long-Term Wealth (16:02) Why 50% Stay Broke—And How Just 1 Hour a Day Can Change That (19:28) The 70/30 Wealth Rule Millionaires Rely On (22:20) Are Homeowners Really Richer? What the Numbers Say (27:22) Stocks vs. Real Estate: What Builds Wealth Faster? (31:08) Is Buying a House Worth It After All the Hidden Costs? (34:39) Should You Put Your Down Payment Into the S&P 500 Instead? (36:25) Will Buying a House Limit Your Career and Mobility? (40:50) A Proven Framework to Get Out of Debt (42:39) How the Average Person Wastes $10,000 a Year (43:43) How Much You Need to Save Daily to Become a Millionaire (51:47) How to Save Tens of Thousands Without Noticing (54:00) Ad Break (55:03) The Real Dangers of Debt—And How to Escape Them (59:35) The Easiest Way to Boost Your Income Starting Today (1:02:54) Is Wealth Just a Mindset Game? Here's What to Know (1:05:19) How to Grow Your Savings Without Even Realizing It (1:10:16) This Simple Phone Hack Could Save You Hundreds a Month (1:13:24) Should You Invest in Tech Funds Right Now? (1:20:21) Ad Break (1:22:18) 6 Money Mistakes Most Couples Don’t Realize They’re Making (1:30:24) Why You Must Understand Your Partner’s Finances (1:33:40) Why the Next Decade Is the Greatest Money-Making Opportunity Yet (1:36:10) Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest Instead? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow David:  Website - https://bit.ly/3ZBpmbB  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3LTngkk  X - https://bit.ly/4t29SLg  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4t5y936  You can purchase ‘The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition’, here: https://amzn.to/4pZYBbH  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Function Health: https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health Vodafone - Check out the business.connected series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn7S5nhm3VOzlPRcOV3ZU30hiiSJ26ozS    Factor: https://factormeals.com/diary50off with code DIARY50OFF

fullEarly Retirement Expert: A House Vs Stocks, Here's The Truth!b747347d-0071-4136-a3d5-136ffd5892dbThu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +00006561https://216.73.216.191/allTags Invisible Hands Read: Psalm 18:31-36 “I knew I’d win a prize. I just knew it!” Jack stroked the shiny blue ribbon he was holding and grinned, remembering how quickly his horse had stood straight and still, with ears flicked forward. “Blaze was the best because he had the best trainer—me!” “You did a good job training your horse,” Dad said. “But remember, you didn’t train him alone.” “Yes, I did,” said Jack. “No one helped me—at least not much. I don’t need help. I know everything about…” He paused as Dad suddenly slowed down and stopped at the side of the road. “Aha!” Dad said. “I thought I saw something odd.” “What?” asked Jack, peering out the window. “Come and see.” Jack got out and followed Dad to a fence that ran beside the road. “Look.” Dad stopped beside one of the thick, round fence posts. A big turtle sat on top of it, sleeping in the sun. Jack was flabbergasted. “How did he climb up there?” “Well, I’d say someone must have put him there,” said Dad. “But he probably never even saw the hands that picked him up!” He lifted the turtle and set him on the ground. “Or the hands that put him down. When he sees his friends again, maybe he’ll tell them—in turtle language, of course—that he got up on that post and back down again all by himself.” Jack had a feeling Dad was talking about more than just the turtle. “Invisible hands,” said Dad softly. “I’d say that’s the help you had in training Blaze—God’s invisible hands.” “You mean God helped me?” asked Jack. “God helped me train a horse?” Dad nodded. “God gave you a brain and arms and legs and the ability to learn how to train Blaze—and people who taught you how to do it. Right?” “Well, yeah,” Jack said thoughtfully. “So…” “So maybe He deserves some credit?” suggested Dad. “After all, if Jesus hadn’t died and rose again to save us, none of our accomplishments would mean a thing. But He did save us, and He’s given us the abilities we have so we can use them to point to Him and everything He’s done for us.” Jack sighed. “You’re right, Dad. I owe Him everything. He deserves the credit, not me.” –Jane K. Chase How about you? Do you give God the credit for your accomplishments, like getting good grades or winning at sports? Or do you let others think it’s all you? It’s okay to feel good about things you do well, but don’t forget to thank God for each success—after all, He’s the one who created you, saved you from sin, and blessed you with everything you have and are able to do. Nothing you do compares to what He’s done, so give Him the credit He deserves. Today's Key Verse: If anyone wants to be proud, he should be proud of what the Lord has done. 2 Corinthians 10:17 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: Give God credit for everything

Read: Psalm 18:31-36 “I knew I’d win a prize. I just knew it!” Jack stroked the shiny blue ribbon he was holding and grinned, remembering how quickly his horse had stood straight and still, with ears flicked forward. “Blaze was the best because he had the best trainer—me!” “You did a good job training your horse,” Dad said. “But remember, you didn’t train him alone.” “Yes, I did,” said Jack. “No one helped me—at least not much. I don’t need help. I know everything about…” He paused as Dad suddenly slowed down and stopped at the side of the road. “Aha!” Dad said. “I thought I saw something odd.” “What?” asked Jack, peering out the window. “Come and see.” Jack got out and followed Dad to a fence that ran beside the road. “Look.” Dad stopped beside one of the thick, round fence posts. A big turtle sat on top of it, sleeping in the sun. Jack was flabbergasted. “How did he climb up there?” “Well, I’d say someone must have put him there,” said Dad. “But he probably never even saw the hands that picked him up!” He lifted the turtle and set him on the ground. “Or the hands that put him down. When he sees his friends again, maybe he’ll tell them—in turtle language, of course—that he got up on that post and back down again all by himself.” Jack had a feeling Dad was talking about more than just the turtle. “Invisible hands,” said Dad softly. “I’d say that’s the help you had in training Blaze—God’s invisible hands.” “You mean God helped me?” asked Jack. “God helped me train a horse?” Dad nodded. “God gave you a brain and arms and legs and the ability to learn how to train Blaze—and people who taught you how to do it. Right?” “Well, yeah,” Jack said thoughtfully. “So…” “So maybe He deserves some credit?” suggested Dad. “After all, if Jesus hadn’t died and rose again to save us, none of our accomplishments would mean a thing. But He did save us, and He’s given us the abilities we have so we can use them to point to Him and everything He’s done for us.” Jack sighed. “You’re right, Dad. I owe Him everything. He deserves the credit, not me.” –Jane K. Chase How about you? Do you give God the credit for your accomplishments, like getting good grades or winning at sports? Or do you let others think it’s all you? It’s okay to feel good about things you do well, but don’t forget to thank God for each success—after all, He’s the one who created you, saved you from sin, and blessed you with everything you have and are able to do. Nothing you do compares to what He’s done, so give Him the credit He deserves. Today's Key Verse: If anyone wants to be proud, he should be proud of what the Lord has done. 2 Corinthians 10:17 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: Give God credit for everything

Invisible Hands 0cd013e6-d99b-4007-9660-d8a39db8398dThu, 29 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2026) Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses' call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today's readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses' call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today's readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2026)63f37ab8-e10b-4bc3-a287-df05c747c429Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Knowing the Name of God (2026) We can learn a lot about the nature of God from his Divine Name revealed in Scripture. When God said to Moses, “I am who I am,” this was a revelation of a name as well as a refusal of a name. Fr. Mike explains how this mystery reveals truths about God: he is infinitely above all things; we cannot comprehend him, yet he draws close to us. This Divine Name expresses the steadfast, faithful, unchanging love of God for his people, even when we betray and abandon him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 205-211. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We can learn a lot about the nature of God from his Divine Name revealed in Scripture. When God said to Moses, “I am who I am,” this was a revelation of a name as well as a refusal of a name. Fr. Mike explains how this mystery reveals truths about God: he is infinitely above all things; we cannot comprehend him, yet he draws close to us. This Divine Name expresses the steadfast, faithful, unchanging love of God for his people, even when we betray and abandon him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 205-211. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 29: Knowing the Name of God (2026)c7449500-ad1c-44cc-b538-95a83ef1f7f0Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#403: Warnings Are a Gift - Mark part 2Mark 1:1–8 Before Jesus begins teaching, performing miracles, or gathering crowds, God sends someone first to prepare the way. In this episode, kids meet John the Baptist—the “voice in the wilderness”—and travel with families to the Jordan River to hear his message and see people being baptized. Along the way, we learn what repentance means, why John said he wasn’t even worthy to untie Jesus’ sandals, and how all of this was part of God’s plan from the very beginning. We’ll also hear a true story about the Titanic and discover why warnings aren’t meant to scare us—they’re meant to save us. Most of all, children will be reminded that God is patient, kind, and loving. Even when people mess up or forget Him, God always welcomes His children back when they ask for forgiveness. 🎯 Big idea: God lovingly warns us because He wants to save us—and Jesus is the King who came to rescue us. ------------ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kbspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount OR 🙌 Access the entire KBS Family Library of content- enjoy weekly bonuses and AD FREE episodes! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about advertising here.⁠⁠⁠

Mark 1:1–8 Before Jesus begins teaching, performing miracles, or gathering crowds, God sends someone first to prepare the way. In this episode, kids meet John the Baptist—the “voice in the wilderness”—and travel with families to the Jordan River to hear his message and see people being baptized. Along the way, we learn what repentance means, why John said he wasn’t even worthy to untie Jesus’ sandals, and how all of this was part of God’s plan from the very beginning. We’ll also hear a true story about the Titanic and discover why warnings aren’t meant to scare us—they’re meant to save us. Most of all, children will be reminded that God is patient, kind, and loving. Even when people mess up or forget Him, God always welcomes His children back when they ask for forgiveness. 🎯 Big idea: God lovingly warns us because He wants to save us—and Jesus is the King who came to rescue us. ------------ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kbspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount OR 🙌 Access the entire KBS Family Library of content- enjoy weekly bonuses and AD FREE episodes! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about advertising here.⁠⁠⁠

full#403: Warnings Are a Gift - Mark part 24f45c807-1f2b-47ce-a95b-65bc110baf7eWed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000996https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2- Case #20 "Ghosts of Our Past"Father Martins recounts several chilling interactions with the spirit realm. Thank you to our sponsors! Get RocketMoney today. Go to Rocketmoney.com/exfiles MenGoToMars.com- Get natural testosterone optimization with Mars Men and get 50% off Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.” Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to https://www.masachips.com/EXFILES and using code EXFILES. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Father Martins recounts several chilling interactions with the spirit realm. Thank you to our sponsors! Get RocketMoney today. Go to Rocketmoney.com/exfiles MenGoToMars.com- Get natural testosterone optimization with Mars Men and get 50% off Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.” Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to https://www.masachips.com/EXFILES and using code EXFILES. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullS2- Case #20 "Ghosts of Our Past"09d784a0-fd0b-4677-a09c-9d16037ad02eWed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Goodest Playdough Read: Psalms 95:1-7; 96:11-13 Gannon’s mom plopped the mushy, still-warm mound onto the coffee table for him to enjoy. After locating a recipe for homemade playdough online, Mom and Gannon gathered the ingredients and started creating. He was so excited to see the first batch! Gannon pressed his small hands into the stretchy substance, pulling it this way and that. “It feels perfect, Mommy! I like it!” he exclaimed. “How did you do this?” Gannon asked. “You must be the goodest playdough maker in the world!” Gannon’s mother smiled and settled on the rug beside the coffee table. “As much as you enjoy what I made for you, I’m just as happy about the playdough as you are,” she said. “You are?” Gannon rolled the dough between his hands. “Yep, I love to see how much joy it gives you. To know I made something for you that brings you pleasure is a blessing to me.” Then she picked up a lump of playdough and began pressing it into shape. “I’m not the only one who likes creating things for their children to enjoy,” Mom continued. “I mixed together some items from our pantry to make the playdough—but think about what God created.” “Yeah! Oceans, mountains, flowers…even koalas!” Gannon exclaimed. Mom laughed. “Yes, even koalas. And God created all of that out of nothing.” “Not even stuff from the pantry,” Gannon said. “That’s right. God shows us His glory through His handiwork in the world, and He likes it when we enjoy His creation.” “The world is a neat gift from God.” Gannon twirled his playdough into a bird’s nest. “It is, and when we know God as His children—by trusting in Jesus, who lived a perfect life and then died to take the punishment for our sins—we understand how God loves to show us His love. He gives us good gifts, like the beautiful world we live in, and the gift of Jesus so we could become His children.” “Mommy, we should say thank you to God for the world He made, for Jesus—and for this good playdough!” –Allison Wilson Lee How about you? When you play outside, do you notice the world around you? God created it for you to enjoy—the sun and moon to give you light, grass for you to play on, and animals for you to see and learn about. God not only created a beautiful world because He loves you; He also sent His Son, Jesus, so you could have eternal life. Next time you go outside, let the world God made remind you of His love! Today's Key Verse: He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God gives good gifts

Read: Psalms 95:1-7; 96:11-13 Gannon’s mom plopped the mushy, still-warm mound onto the coffee table for him to enjoy. After locating a recipe for homemade playdough online, Mom and Gannon gathered the ingredients and started creating. He was so excited to see the first batch! Gannon pressed his small hands into the stretchy substance, pulling it this way and that. “It feels perfect, Mommy! I like it!” he exclaimed. “How did you do this?” Gannon asked. “You must be the goodest playdough maker in the world!” Gannon’s mother smiled and settled on the rug beside the coffee table. “As much as you enjoy what I made for you, I’m just as happy about the playdough as you are,” she said. “You are?” Gannon rolled the dough between his hands. “Yep, I love to see how much joy it gives you. To know I made something for you that brings you pleasure is a blessing to me.” Then she picked up a lump of playdough and began pressing it into shape. “I’m not the only one who likes creating things for their children to enjoy,” Mom continued. “I mixed together some items from our pantry to make the playdough—but think about what God created.” “Yeah! Oceans, mountains, flowers…even koalas!” Gannon exclaimed. Mom laughed. “Yes, even koalas. And God created all of that out of nothing.” “Not even stuff from the pantry,” Gannon said. “That’s right. God shows us His glory through His handiwork in the world, and He likes it when we enjoy His creation.” “The world is a neat gift from God.” Gannon twirled his playdough into a bird’s nest. “It is, and when we know God as His children—by trusting in Jesus, who lived a perfect life and then died to take the punishment for our sins—we understand how God loves to show us His love. He gives us good gifts, like the beautiful world we live in, and the gift of Jesus so we could become His children.” “Mommy, we should say thank you to God for the world He made, for Jesus—and for this good playdough!” –Allison Wilson Lee How about you? When you play outside, do you notice the world around you? God created it for you to enjoy—the sun and moon to give you light, grass for you to play on, and animals for you to see and learn about. God not only created a beautiful world because He loves you; He also sent His Son, Jesus, so you could have eternal life. Next time you go outside, let the world God made remind you of His love! Today's Key Verse: He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God gives good gifts

The Goodest Playdough 06ea129e-b7b2-4840-ad64-9fc7226237d3Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Burning Bush (2026) Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today's' readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today's' readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 28: The Burning Bush (2026)01665b27-3b21-4104-9192-cd6e800a2a42Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Nature of God (2026) In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up of three persons, and his identity is a deep mystery. Fr. Mike explains that God is a single ‘what’ made up of three ‘who’s.’ Despite this mystery, God is not an anonymous force. He has revealed himself to us by making his name known to us, and he has thus made himself accessible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 198-204. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up of three persons, and his identity is a deep mystery. Fr. Mike explains that God is a single ‘what’ made up of three ‘who’s.’ Despite this mystery, God is not an anonymous force. He has revealed himself to us by making his name known to us, and he has thus made himself accessible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 198-204. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 28: The Nature of God (2026)fd989c40-b209-4d8d-a980-1e2eea66c9e2Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Uniquely Gifted Read: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, 18-20 “I can’t wait for our youth retreat!” Katie said. “Do you have permission to go yet?” Tammy bit her lip. “Not yet.” If she went, she would have to invite her brother, Clint. Tammy loved Clint, but kids at school whispered behind his back because he didn’t understand when they were joking or when he should stop talking about his obsessions, especially with polar bears. “Promise you’ll ask!” Katie called as Tammy got into Mom’s car. Mom smiled at Tammy as they drove away. “What do you need to ask me?” Tammy sighed. “There’s going to be a youth retreat at the ski lodge.” “That’s awesome!” Mom said. “Of course you can go.” “But if I go, then Clint will want to come. Remember the last time we went skiing? He almost got lost searching for polar bears. It was so embarrassing!” “I see,” Mom said. “I’ll let you decide whether or not you want to invite him.” Tammy was too surprised to respond. Suddenly, Mom pulled into an empty parking lot. Tammy gasped as Mom shut her eyes. “What are you doing?” Tammy cried. “What?” Mom asked. “I thought it would be fun to drive with my eyes closed. I still have my foot to press the gas and my hands to steer the wheel.” “But you can’t see where you’re going! What if we hit something?” Mom opened her eyes. “What if I try driving without my feet? Or taking my hands off the wheel?” “No!” Tammy said. “You need your whole body to drive.” Mom nodded. “That’s right. Have you ever heard Christians described as a body?” Tammy shook her head. That sounded weird! “The Bible says we are the body of Christ,” said Mom. “God created each of us with unique gifts so we can show people who Jesus is and help each other grow in our faith. And every single person is needed. We’re all part of the wonderful purpose Jesus has given us as His people.” When they got home, Clint ran to give Tammy a hug. “Clint, I have something important to ask you,” Tammy said. “Do you want to come on a ski retreat with me?” Clint danced down the hallway as Tammy laughed. She already knew what gift Clint had—joy. –Hannah Chung How about you? Do you struggle to include kids who are different from you? Or maybe you’re often left out because of your differences. God created and loves each one of us, and He has given each of His children unique gifts that allow us to show others the love of Jesus. Even if others don’t recognize your gifts, God always sees you, and He will help you see and encourage others in the body of Christ. Today's Key Verse: Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Everyone has God-given gifts

Read: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, 18-20 “I can’t wait for our youth retreat!” Katie said. “Do you have permission to go yet?” Tammy bit her lip. “Not yet.” If she went, she would have to invite her brother, Clint. Tammy loved Clint, but kids at school whispered behind his back because he didn’t understand when they were joking or when he should stop talking about his obsessions, especially with polar bears. “Promise you’ll ask!” Katie called as Tammy got into Mom’s car. Mom smiled at Tammy as they drove away. “What do you need to ask me?” Tammy sighed. “There’s going to be a youth retreat at the ski lodge.” “That’s awesome!” Mom said. “Of course you can go.” “But if I go, then Clint will want to come. Remember the last time we went skiing? He almost got lost searching for polar bears. It was so embarrassing!” “I see,” Mom said. “I’ll let you decide whether or not you want to invite him.” Tammy was too surprised to respond. Suddenly, Mom pulled into an empty parking lot. Tammy gasped as Mom shut her eyes. “What are you doing?” Tammy cried. “What?” Mom asked. “I thought it would be fun to drive with my eyes closed. I still have my foot to press the gas and my hands to steer the wheel.” “But you can’t see where you’re going! What if we hit something?” Mom opened her eyes. “What if I try driving without my feet? Or taking my hands off the wheel?” “No!” Tammy said. “You need your whole body to drive.” Mom nodded. “That’s right. Have you ever heard Christians described as a body?” Tammy shook her head. That sounded weird! “The Bible says we are the body of Christ,” said Mom. “God created each of us with unique gifts so we can show people who Jesus is and help each other grow in our faith. And every single person is needed. We’re all part of the wonderful purpose Jesus has given us as His people.” When they got home, Clint ran to give Tammy a hug. “Clint, I have something important to ask you,” Tammy said. “Do you want to come on a ski retreat with me?” Clint danced down the hallway as Tammy laughed. She already knew what gift Clint had—joy. –Hannah Chung How about you? Do you struggle to include kids who are different from you? Or maybe you’re often left out because of your differences. God created and loves each one of us, and He has given each of His children unique gifts that allow us to show others the love of Jesus. Even if others don’t recognize your gifts, God always sees you, and He will help you see and encourage others in the body of Christ. Today's Key Verse: Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Everyone has God-given gifts

Uniquely Gifted 0ee8b203-d548-4471-a14c-4dbc046aba66Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2026) Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today's readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today's readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2026)af31e5b3-a33e-4ab5-96cd-cbb885008f14Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2026) Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God's law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God's law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2026)8ba2587c-ce6d-4a26-a666-90874c245c9bTue, 27 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Gift of the Creed (2026) The Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles’ Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike discusses why St. Ambrose refers to the Creed as “an ever-present guardian” and “treasure of our soul.” He encourages us not to take this gift for granted. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 193-197. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles’ Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike discusses why St. Ambrose refers to the Creed as “an ever-present guardian” and “treasure of our soul.” He encourages us not to take this gift for granted. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 193-197. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 27: The Gift of the Creed (2026)ac857d47-aea3-4fa2-a5e0-a345accfe05eTue, 27 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags266 - Moment of VictoryWe all like to win! It feels good to really crush the other team with a stunning victory. Unless that "other team" is your wife or your children... To win in relationships isn't about crushing...so how do we do it? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I explore the issue of how to follow Christ's example of conquering through vulnerability. Christ had every reason to be "right" and was perfect - yet He wins our hearts through His weakness. His greatest moment of conquest was not sending forth legions of angels, but dying upon the cross. How can you do the same? I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.) Also if you struggle with it, consider my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

We all like to win! It feels good to really crush the other team with a stunning victory. Unless that "other team" is your wife or your children... To win in relationships isn't about crushing...so how do we do it? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I explore the issue of how to follow Christ's example of conquering through vulnerability. Christ had every reason to be "right" and was perfect - yet He wins our hearts through His weakness. His greatest moment of conquest was not sending forth legions of angels, but dying upon the cross. How can you do the same? I'm happy to announce I have a book out and available! You can find it on Amazon (more options to come.) Also if you struggle with it, consider my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full266 - Moment of Victory784275f3-7f0e-4648-8f17-fa5b228f4327Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:02:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Microbiome Doctor: Doctors Were Wrong! The 3 Foods You Should Eat For Perfect Gut Health!World-leading gut health expert PROFESSOR TIM SPECTOR reveals brand new research around why dementia, depression, and anxiety may start in the gut, how flossing lowers Alzheimer’s risk, and the TOP foods that stop inflammation!  Professor Tim Spector is a medical doctor, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College London, and co-founder of ZOE, a science-led nutrition company. He has been recognised as one of the top 1% of most-cited scientists worldwide, and is the author of bestselling books, including 'Ferment’.  He explains: ◼️Why ultra-processed foods hijack your brain, mood, and behaviour ◼️The role of oral health and gum bacteria in brain inflammation ◼️Why most brain diseases share the same underlying risk factors ◼️The daily gut habits that improve focus, and cognitive resilience ◼️How poor sleep, stress, and late-night eating trigger brain fog and fatigue (00:00) Intro (02:38) Why My Mum No Longer Recognises Me (04:07) Is Dementia Becoming More Common—or Just Better Diagnosed? (05:07) The Hidden Dementia Types You Might Be at Risk For (07:43) How Your Gut Health Could Be Shaping Your Brain (11:18) What Your Diet Is Really Doing to Your Mood (14:09) Why You’re Craving Unhealthy Food—and How to Break the Cycle (14:45) Can Chronic Stress Increase Your Dementia Risk? (15:57) Could Vaccines Be Linked to Depression? (17:47) The Immune System’s Shocking Role in Brain Disorders (21:03) Does Parkinson’s Disease Begin in the Gut? (24:17) 8 Gut Health Rules That Can Transform Your Wellbeing (25:45) Is Coffee Actually Good for Your Gut? Here’s What We Know (30:24) Why You Should Eat 30 Different Plants Each Week (34:41) Prebiotics vs Probiotics: Which One Does Your Body Really Need? (39:17) How Flossing (or Not) Could Affect Your Risk of Dementia (40:30) What Our Belief in Science vs Religion Reveals About Us (45:56) Ads (47:57) Why Fermented Foods Are Crucial for Gut and Brain Health (55:58) Are You Eating the Wrong Kind of Protein? (56:54) This Matters More Than Counting Calories (58:14) The Hidden Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods (01:01:34) What’s the Healthiest Bread You Can Actually Eat? (01:02:40) Are You Really Gluten-Free—Or Just Guessing? (01:05:01) What Most People Get Wrong About Nuts (01:06:24) Why These Foods Deserve the 'Superfood' Title (01:08:12) What Fasting Does to Your Gut—and Why It Matters (01:10:03) Ads (01:11:55) The Keto Diet: What Condition It Could Actually Heal (01:16:15) Can a Keto Diet Still Support a Healthy Gut? (01:20:27) You Have Microplastics in Your Blood—Now What? (01:22:43) How GLP-1s Could Radically Change Your Health (01:25:35) Surprising Brain Benefits of Sauna Use (01:26:26) How Socialising Might Be Protecting Your Brain (01:27:07) How Childhood Trauma Could Shape Disease Later in Life (01:30:43) Why Food Might Be the Most Powerful Medicine (01:32:07) How to Build a Better Relationship With Food Follow Tim: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4jXTsPZ  X - https://bit.ly/4qCNW88  ZOE YouTube - https://bit.ly/45tuXEt  You can download Tim’s “How to eat in 2026” guide, full of practical tips, recipes and the science behind ZOE’s 8 nutrition principles, here: https://zoe.com/2026  You can purchase Tim’s book, ‘The Food For Life Cookbook: As seen on Channel 4's What Not To Eat’, here: https://amzn.to/3Zr1xDg  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: LinkedIn Talent Solutions - https://linkedin.com/doac   Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC

World-leading gut health expert PROFESSOR TIM SPECTOR reveals brand new research around why dementia, depression, and anxiety may start in the gut, how flossing lowers Alzheimer’s risk, and the TOP foods that stop inflammation!  Professor Tim Spector is a medical doctor, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College London, and co-founder of ZOE, a science-led nutrition company. He has been recognised as one of the top 1% of most-cited scientists worldwide, and is the author of bestselling books, including 'Ferment’.  He explains: ◼️Why ultra-processed foods hijack your brain, mood, and behaviour ◼️The role of oral health and gum bacteria in brain inflammation ◼️Why most brain diseases share the same underlying risk factors ◼️The daily gut habits that improve focus, and cognitive resilience ◼️How poor sleep, stress, and late-night eating trigger brain fog and fatigue (00:00) Intro (02:38) Why My Mum No Longer Recognises Me (04:07) Is Dementia Becoming More Common—or Just Better Diagnosed? (05:07) The Hidden Dementia Types You Might Be at Risk For (07:43) How Your Gut Health Could Be Shaping Your Brain (11:18) What Your Diet Is Really Doing to Your Mood (14:09) Why You’re Craving Unhealthy Food—and How to Break the Cycle (14:45) Can Chronic Stress Increase Your Dementia Risk? (15:57) Could Vaccines Be Linked to Depression? (17:47) The Immune System’s Shocking Role in Brain Disorders (21:03) Does Parkinson’s Disease Begin in the Gut? (24:17) 8 Gut Health Rules That Can Transform Your Wellbeing (25:45) Is Coffee Actually Good for Your Gut? Here’s What We Know (30:24) Why You Should Eat 30 Different Plants Each Week (34:41) Prebiotics vs Probiotics: Which One Does Your Body Really Need? (39:17) How Flossing (or Not) Could Affect Your Risk of Dementia (40:30) What Our Belief in Science vs Religion Reveals About Us (45:56) Ads (47:57) Why Fermented Foods Are Crucial for Gut and Brain Health (55:58) Are You Eating the Wrong Kind of Protein? (56:54) This Matters More Than Counting Calories (58:14) The Hidden Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods (01:01:34) What’s the Healthiest Bread You Can Actually Eat? (01:02:40) Are You Really Gluten-Free—Or Just Guessing? (01:05:01) What Most People Get Wrong About Nuts (01:06:24) Why These Foods Deserve the 'Superfood' Title (01:08:12) What Fasting Does to Your Gut—and Why It Matters (01:10:03) Ads (01:11:55) The Keto Diet: What Condition It Could Actually Heal (01:16:15) Can a Keto Diet Still Support a Healthy Gut? (01:20:27) You Have Microplastics in Your Blood—Now What? (01:22:43) How GLP-1s Could Radically Change Your Health (01:25:35) Surprising Brain Benefits of Sauna Use (01:26:26) How Socialising Might Be Protecting Your Brain (01:27:07) How Childhood Trauma Could Shape Disease Later in Life (01:30:43) Why Food Might Be the Most Powerful Medicine (01:32:07) How to Build a Better Relationship With Food Follow Tim: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4jXTsPZ  X - https://bit.ly/4qCNW88  ZOE YouTube - https://bit.ly/45tuXEt  You can download Tim’s “How to eat in 2026” guide, full of practical tips, recipes and the science behind ZOE’s 8 nutrition principles, here: https://zoe.com/2026  You can purchase Tim’s book, ‘The Food For Life Cookbook: As seen on Channel 4's What Not To Eat’, here: https://amzn.to/3Zr1xDg  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: LinkedIn Talent Solutions - https://linkedin.com/doac   Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC

fullThe Microbiome Doctor: Doctors Were Wrong! The 3 Foods You Should Eat For Perfect Gut Health!e63d1724-79e6-42fd-b871-de38aa74b6dbMon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +00005907https://216.73.216.191/allTags Different, but Alike Read: Colossians 4:5-6; 1 John 4:7-11 “I love being out in the snow,” said Addison, catching a snowflake on the tip of her tongue. Dad smiled. “I know—you never want to come in! But Mom sent me out to tell you dinner is hot and ready.” So Addison and Dad went in and washed up for dinner. “Did you have a good time playing with the new neighbor girl?” Mom asked as they sat down to eat. “Not really,” said Addison. “She’s from another country, and she’s hard to understand. I don’t think I’m going to play with her again.” “But you don’t even know her very well yet,” said Mom. “Give her a chance.” Addison shrugged. “I don’t know. I think she’s just too different.” She glanced out the window. “Look! It’s snowing again—great big snowflakes! Did you know that no two snowflakes are alike? At school we learned that each one is made up of different patterns and designs.” Dad nodded. “Did you know that even though no two snowflakes are alike, all of them have something in common? Each one has six points. That’s like people too.” “How is that like people?” Addison asked. “Well, we know that no two people are exactly the same or have the same experiences, but we often forget that we’re also alike in many ways,” Dad explained. “You mean we all breathe and eat and sleep and grow hair?” Addison asked. “Stuff like that?” “Well, yes, that too,” Dad replied. “But I was thinking about how people from different parts of the world have their own languages and customs, but deep down we all have the same feelings and desires. We all want to feel loved and accepted, and we feel sad and upset when others make quick judgments about us.” Addison sighed. “You’re talking about the new neighbor girl, aren’t you?” Dad nodded. “Another thing all people have in common is that we’re all created in God’s image, and He loves us all so much He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us. As His children, He wants us to share His love with others—even those who seem different—because we all have the same need for Him.” Addison looked out at the falling snow and nodded. –Janice M. Jones How about you? How do you treat kids who are different from you? Do you avoid them—or include them? If they moved from somewhere else, do you do your best to help them? No two people are exactly the same—God created each of us to be unique. But we’re all created in His image, and Jesus died for each one of us. Share His love by reaching out to those who are different from you. Today's Key Verse: If God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Show love to everyone

Read: Colossians 4:5-6; 1 John 4:7-11 “I love being out in the snow,” said Addison, catching a snowflake on the tip of her tongue. Dad smiled. “I know—you never want to come in! But Mom sent me out to tell you dinner is hot and ready.” So Addison and Dad went in and washed up for dinner. “Did you have a good time playing with the new neighbor girl?” Mom asked as they sat down to eat. “Not really,” said Addison. “She’s from another country, and she’s hard to understand. I don’t think I’m going to play with her again.” “But you don’t even know her very well yet,” said Mom. “Give her a chance.” Addison shrugged. “I don’t know. I think she’s just too different.” She glanced out the window. “Look! It’s snowing again—great big snowflakes! Did you know that no two snowflakes are alike? At school we learned that each one is made up of different patterns and designs.” Dad nodded. “Did you know that even though no two snowflakes are alike, all of them have something in common? Each one has six points. That’s like people too.” “How is that like people?” Addison asked. “Well, we know that no two people are exactly the same or have the same experiences, but we often forget that we’re also alike in many ways,” Dad explained. “You mean we all breathe and eat and sleep and grow hair?” Addison asked. “Stuff like that?” “Well, yes, that too,” Dad replied. “But I was thinking about how people from different parts of the world have their own languages and customs, but deep down we all have the same feelings and desires. We all want to feel loved and accepted, and we feel sad and upset when others make quick judgments about us.” Addison sighed. “You’re talking about the new neighbor girl, aren’t you?” Dad nodded. “Another thing all people have in common is that we’re all created in God’s image, and He loves us all so much He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us. As His children, He wants us to share His love with others—even those who seem different—because we all have the same need for Him.” Addison looked out at the falling snow and nodded. –Janice M. Jones How about you? How do you treat kids who are different from you? Do you avoid them—or include them? If they moved from somewhere else, do you do your best to help them? No two people are exactly the same—God created each of us to be unique. But we’re all created in His image, and Jesus died for each one of us. Share His love by reaching out to those who are different from you. Today's Key Verse: If God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Show love to everyone

Different, but Alike 3804acc4-c5f1-4cd2-bffe-b1e6a0303cf0Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: God Responds to Job (2026) Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God's beautiful yet mysterious response to Job's questions. Today's readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God's beautiful yet mysterious response to Job's questions. Today's readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 26: God Responds to Job (2026)0abd2850-cc6c-4b3c-b099-5011996cfd13Mon, 26 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: Communion of Believers (2026) Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, expands upon and explains the beliefs of the Apostles’ Creed. Fr. Mike tells us that these Creeds help us to share the essential elements of Catholicism, acting as “symbols of faith,” and encouraging communion between believers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 185-192. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, expands upon and explains the beliefs of the Apostles’ Creed. Fr. Mike tells us that these Creeds help us to share the essential elements of Catholicism, acting as “symbols of faith,” and encouraging communion between believers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 185-192. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 26: Communion of Believers (2026)9584e78c-c635-4bbc-a7ca-791fbf24504bMon, 26 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Dusty Bible Read: Psalm 119:9-12; 2 Timothy 3:14-17 “Your Bible’s getting a bit dusty,” Dad remarked one day when he came into George’s room. George shrugged. “I haven’t moved it in a while.” “No?” Dad asked. “I’ve been busy.” George put the finishing piece on the castle he was building. He loved making all kinds of cool buildings with his blocks. “That’s too bad.” Dad stepped over to examine his newest creation. “I know you love a good story.” “Especially about bad guys and good guys and a good fight.” George grinned as he grabbed a toy soldier to defend his block tower. His dad picked up another toy and played with him for a few minutes. Then he walked back over to the bookshelf. “You’re missing out.” George glanced up at him. “What do you mean?” “The Bible has many stories about bravery and strength,” Dad said. George set down the toy soldier. “Like what?” “There’s a story of a young boy killing a giant. Another story of a city falling to the ground after the good guys march around it.” Dad gently wiped the dust from the cover of the Bible. “The Bible is one big story of God’s love for us. Every story points to Jesus—our Savior. He’s the hero because He died and rose again to save us from sin and conquer evil and death.” “Maybe I should read it more.” George had heard some of the Bible stories before, but now his dad made them sound more interesting. “Maybe we can start reading it together,” Dad said. “I think it would be fun—and it will help us learn more about Jesus too.” “Sure,” George said. They sat together on the bed, and Dad read the story of Daniel, who was thrown into a den of starving lions because he trusted and obeyed God. It was an exciting story, and George was amazed to learn how God protected Daniel and saved him from the lions. When his dad had finished reading, George smiled and said, “I don’t want my Bible to get dusty again.” –Bethany Acker How about you? What kinds of stories interest you? Do you like action stories? Or ones about friendship? Or stories where the hero saves the day? The Bible has all kinds of stories in it, but they all point to one big story—the story of God’s love and how Jesus came to rescue us from sin and destroy evil forever. As you read or listen to the stories in the Bible, think about how each one points to Jesus and teaches us to trust and obey Him. Today's Key Verse: These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: The Bible is the story of God’s love

Read: Psalm 119:9-12; 2 Timothy 3:14-17 “Your Bible’s getting a bit dusty,” Dad remarked one day when he came into George’s room. George shrugged. “I haven’t moved it in a while.” “No?” Dad asked. “I’ve been busy.” George put the finishing piece on the castle he was building. He loved making all kinds of cool buildings with his blocks. “That’s too bad.” Dad stepped over to examine his newest creation. “I know you love a good story.” “Especially about bad guys and good guys and a good fight.” George grinned as he grabbed a toy soldier to defend his block tower. His dad picked up another toy and played with him for a few minutes. Then he walked back over to the bookshelf. “You’re missing out.” George glanced up at him. “What do you mean?” “The Bible has many stories about bravery and strength,” Dad said. George set down the toy soldier. “Like what?” “There’s a story of a young boy killing a giant. Another story of a city falling to the ground after the good guys march around it.” Dad gently wiped the dust from the cover of the Bible. “The Bible is one big story of God’s love for us. Every story points to Jesus—our Savior. He’s the hero because He died and rose again to save us from sin and conquer evil and death.” “Maybe I should read it more.” George had heard some of the Bible stories before, but now his dad made them sound more interesting. “Maybe we can start reading it together,” Dad said. “I think it would be fun—and it will help us learn more about Jesus too.” “Sure,” George said. They sat together on the bed, and Dad read the story of Daniel, who was thrown into a den of starving lions because he trusted and obeyed God. It was an exciting story, and George was amazed to learn how God protected Daniel and saved him from the lions. When his dad had finished reading, George smiled and said, “I don’t want my Bible to get dusty again.” –Bethany Acker How about you? What kinds of stories interest you? Do you like action stories? Or ones about friendship? Or stories where the hero saves the day? The Bible has all kinds of stories in it, but they all point to one big story—the story of God’s love and how Jesus came to rescue us from sin and destroy evil forever. As you read or listen to the stories in the Bible, think about how each one points to Jesus and teaches us to trust and obey Him. Today's Key Verse: These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: The Bible is the story of God’s love

Dusty Bible 12d0b183-79c3-4c52-8931-889ebada9890Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Job's Questioning (2026) Where is God in Job's suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job's questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today's readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Where is God in Job's suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job's questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today's readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 25: Job's Questioning (2026)8bc64a94-90cb-4f75-b0c8-690fbd12e6ccSun, 25 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Summary of Faith (2026) As Catholics, we can’t pick and choose the areas of Church teaching we want to accept; we must believe the entire truth of the Faith because we believe in God, who has revealed it to us. Fr. Mike teaches us to pray daily to be good students as we learn and grow from our mother, the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 176-184. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As Catholics, we can’t pick and choose the areas of Church teaching we want to accept; we must believe the entire truth of the Faith because we believe in God, who has revealed it to us. Fr. Mike teaches us to pray daily to be good students as we learn and grow from our mother, the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 176-184. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 25: Summary of Faith (2026)cbe400f5-9dd9-4b19-acdb-8f869d95d335Sun, 25 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEpisode 123145: 1/25/26 God Shows Up Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time The question is not IF God will show up, but HOW will God show up. There are times in our lives when it seems like there is no way forward. There are times when it seems like there is no way God can come through on His promises. There are times when it seems like God will not show up. But God always does in a way only He knows. Mass Readings from January 25, 2026: Isaiah 8:23—9:3 Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-141 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4:12-23 or 4:12-17

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time The question is not IF God will show up, but HOW will God show up. There are times in our lives when it seems like there is no way forward. There are times when it seems like there is no way God can come through on His promises. There are times when it seems like God will not show up. But God always does in a way only He knows. Mass Readings from January 25, 2026: Isaiah 8:23—9:3 Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-141 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4:12-23 or 4:12-17

fullEpisode 123145: 1/25/26 God Shows Up0afabb3d-bc3a-46c8-a414-d59b9eb91599Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Come and See Read: John 1:45-46; 4:25-29 Michael stood on a stepstool so he could see over the grille to where his dad was working underneath the hood. “What are you doing?” he asked. “I’m replacing the spark plugs,” said Dad. “Then it should run a lot better.” “Cool!” said Michael. “Are you going to do anything else?” “After this I’ll replace the brake pads,” Dad said. “I want to watch when you do.” Then Michael thought of his friend down the street who loved cars. “Can Jason come and see too?” “There should be room for both of you to watch,” said Dad. “Why don’t you go ask him while I finish up these spark plugs?” Michael was so excited, he ran the whole way. He didn’t want to miss seeing anything. Dad was ready to start on the brake pads by the time Michael returned with Jason. First, Dad removed a wheel. The boys stepped back to give him room. Then he loosened the nuts that held something called a caliper. The boys moved closer together to get a better view of the action. Dad then took off the brake pads and made sure each of them got a good look. “See how thin it is right here?” he asked, pointing to the thin layer of material on the old brake pad. “It’s worn away from use. It’s dangerous not to replace it when it looks like this.” Then he held up a new one for them to see that was black and much thicker. “Thanks for letting me watch,” Jason said after Dad had put the new brake pads on the wheels. “I’m sure glad Michael came and got me.” Dad smiled at Michael. “You running to get Jason reminds me of the story in the Bible about Philip telling Nathanael to come and see Jesus.” “You learn about Jesus at church, right?” asked Jason. “We don’t go to church.” “Why don’t you come with us sometime?” said Michael. “We learn about Jesus and sing and hear stories from the Bible. Come and see!” “Yeah, maybe I will,” said Jason. “I’ll ask my parents!” After Jason left, Dad patted Michael’s shoulder. “I’m proud of you for inviting Jason to church. I hope he comes and sees how much Jesus loves him!” –Bonnie Clarkson How about you? Do you invite others to come and see Jesus? There are lots of ways you can do that, such as inviting friends to church, telling others what Jesus has done for you, or letting people see His love and kindness in the way you treat them. Not everyone knows who Jesus is or that He died and rose again to save us, and it’s our job to tell them. Invite others to come and see how much Jesus loves them and all He’s done for them. Today's Key Verse: Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he performs for people! Psalm 66:5 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Invite people to come and see Jesus

Read: John 1:45-46; 4:25-29 Michael stood on a stepstool so he could see over the grille to where his dad was working underneath the hood. “What are you doing?” he asked. “I’m replacing the spark plugs,” said Dad. “Then it should run a lot better.” “Cool!” said Michael. “Are you going to do anything else?” “After this I’ll replace the brake pads,” Dad said. “I want to watch when you do.” Then Michael thought of his friend down the street who loved cars. “Can Jason come and see too?” “There should be room for both of you to watch,” said Dad. “Why don’t you go ask him while I finish up these spark plugs?” Michael was so excited, he ran the whole way. He didn’t want to miss seeing anything. Dad was ready to start on the brake pads by the time Michael returned with Jason. First, Dad removed a wheel. The boys stepped back to give him room. Then he loosened the nuts that held something called a caliper. The boys moved closer together to get a better view of the action. Dad then took off the brake pads and made sure each of them got a good look. “See how thin it is right here?” he asked, pointing to the thin layer of material on the old brake pad. “It’s worn away from use. It’s dangerous not to replace it when it looks like this.” Then he held up a new one for them to see that was black and much thicker. “Thanks for letting me watch,” Jason said after Dad had put the new brake pads on the wheels. “I’m sure glad Michael came and got me.” Dad smiled at Michael. “You running to get Jason reminds me of the story in the Bible about Philip telling Nathanael to come and see Jesus.” “You learn about Jesus at church, right?” asked Jason. “We don’t go to church.” “Why don’t you come with us sometime?” said Michael. “We learn about Jesus and sing and hear stories from the Bible. Come and see!” “Yeah, maybe I will,” said Jason. “I’ll ask my parents!” After Jason left, Dad patted Michael’s shoulder. “I’m proud of you for inviting Jason to church. I hope he comes and sees how much Jesus loves him!” –Bonnie Clarkson How about you? Do you invite others to come and see Jesus? There are lots of ways you can do that, such as inviting friends to church, telling others what Jesus has done for you, or letting people see His love and kindness in the way you treat them. Not everyone knows who Jesus is or that He died and rose again to save us, and it’s our job to tell them. Invite others to come and see how much Jesus loves them and all He’s done for them. Today's Key Verse: Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he performs for people! Psalm 66:5 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Invite people to come and see Jesus

Come and See c80fd9cc-cd83-46f8-aecd-43a4e0010794Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Tears of Joy (2026) Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today's readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today's readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 24: Tears of Joy (2026)fbca2d3e-e57c-4f62-b915-6116a2f79dd6Sat, 24 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Unity of Faith (2026) As we wrap up the current section, we learn about the unity of faith and how the Church is meant to be united in Christ through apostolic succession. In addition, Fr. Mike reminds us that, as Catholics, we don’t just believe in formulas. We believe in the realities those formulas express. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to trust in the Church, who guards the truths of the Faith and passes them down through the ages. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 170-175. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we wrap up the current section, we learn about the unity of faith and how the Church is meant to be united in Christ through apostolic succession. In addition, Fr. Mike reminds us that, as Catholics, we don’t just believe in formulas. We believe in the realities those formulas express. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to trust in the Church, who guards the truths of the Faith and passes them down through the ages. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 170-175. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 24: Unity of Faith (2026)dcdafe01-4e4e-4037-891b-0aa4ff609c7dSat, 24 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagslet me read the psalms to youHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through Psalm 35-47. The book of Psalms is a collection of 150 poems, songs, and prayers. Whether you have already read it or maybe you have been meaning to, we encourage you to sit with God as we open His word together. "Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:3-4 _____________________________________________ ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ ☆ Use promo code COFFEE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide ➤ brooklynbedding.com ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through Psalm 35-47. The book of Psalms is a collection of 150 poems, songs, and prayers. Whether you have already read it or maybe you have been meaning to, we encourage you to sit with God as we open His word together. "Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:3-4 _____________________________________________ ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ ☆ Use promo code COFFEE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide ➤ brooklynbedding.com ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fulllet me read the psalms to youf8776cbe-51f3-44e1-8837-1dde54f671d5Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPlease use this Draft for 01/23 - Libsyn Ads OpsGGGGB :) WELCOME TO OUR NEW STUDIOOOO!   In this episode of Girls Gone Bible, we unpack Jesus' words from Matthew 5:13–16 and explore salt and light as identity—not performance. This conversation challenges believers to live visibly different lives rooted in integrity, repentance, and daily dependence on Jesus. we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping.  DripDrop Clinically proven hydration faster than water alone. Formulated with electrolytes and vitamins to help you recover and rehydrate. Use code GGB for 20% off at DripDrop.com/GGB (http://DripDrop.com/GGB) BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible. Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB. Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year. PaleoValley Nutrient-dense, real-food supplements made with clean ingredients and no fillers. Support your gut, energy, and overall health the natural way. Get 15% off your first order at PaleoValley.com/GGB with code GGB. Avocado Green Mattress Luxury, non-toxic mattresses made with organic materials for healthier sleep. Designed to support your body without harmful chemicals or synthetic foams. Get 15% off your order at AvocadoGreenMattress.com/GGB

GGGGB :) WELCOME TO OUR NEW STUDIOOOO!   In this episode of Girls Gone Bible, we unpack Jesus' words from Matthew 5:13–16 and explore salt and light as identity—not performance. This conversation challenges believers to live visibly different lives rooted in integrity, repentance, and daily dependence on Jesus. we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping.  DripDrop Clinically proven hydration faster than water alone. Formulated with electrolytes and vitamins to help you recover and rehydrate. Use code GGB for 20% off at DripDrop.com/GGB (http://DripDrop.com/GGB) BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible. Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB. Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year. PaleoValley Nutrient-dense, real-food supplements made with clean ingredients and no fillers. Support your gut, energy, and overall health the natural way. Get 15% off your first order at PaleoValley.com/GGB with code GGB. Avocado Green Mattress Luxury, non-toxic mattresses made with organic materials for healthier sleep. Designed to support your body without harmful chemicals or synthetic foams. Get 15% off your order at AvocadoGreenMattress.com/GGB

fullPlease use this Draft for 01/23 - Libsyn Ads Ops0199cdd6-0467-448b-94de-74df770d5416Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: How To Talk About Money With Your Partner! The Mistakes Most Couples Make!Ramit Sethi is a personal finance expert and bestselling author who’s helped millions build a “Rich Life”. In this Moment, Ramit shares the money truths couples avoid, the biggest conversation most people won’t have, and why financial stress in relationships is rarely about the bank balance - it’s about psychology, expectations, and trust. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/oauqs52HTZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/m5eOYF6HTZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Ramit Sethi: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/

Ramit Sethi is a personal finance expert and bestselling author who’s helped millions build a “Rich Life”. In this Moment, Ramit shares the money truths couples avoid, the biggest conversation most people won’t have, and why financial stress in relationships is rarely about the bank balance - it’s about psychology, expectations, and trust. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/oauqs52HTZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/m5eOYF6HTZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Ramit Sethi: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: How To Talk About Money With Your Partner! The Mistakes Most Couples Make!66f67111-2294-4c44-b4ff-6cc866b4055eFri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +00001522https://216.73.216.191/allTags Parable of the Bakers Read: Matthew 20:9-16 Bright and early in the morning, Kira flew into Grandma’s kitchen with a grin on her face while her cousins were still sleeping upstairs. Grandma had just finished setting out bags of flour and sugar and loads of cookie cutters. This could only mean one thing—Grandma’s delicious sugar cookies. “Oh, Kira, thank goodness you’re here!” Grandma exclaimed. “We have to make twenty boxes of cookies for the church fundraiser tomorrow. If you help, you can bring a dozen home tonight to enjoy.” “I’m in!” Kira cried. After an hour of working, Sophie came downstairs and spotted the cookies. “Can I help?” she asked. “Join the fun!” Grandma replied. Another hour passed and Jackson ran in with his nose in the air. “I smell cookies!” he cried. “Roll up your sleeves!” Grandma said with a laugh. Finally, just as they were rolling out the last bit of dough, Kevin wandered in yawning. Without even asking, he grabbed a cookie cutter and got to work. When all the cookies were iced and boxed, Grandma gave each grandchild a dozen cookies. But Kira frowned. “Grandma, I worked the longest,” she said. “Kevin barely did anything. Why does he get the same number of cookies as me?” “Be quiet!” Kevin shushed. “Kira, we agreed to a dozen cookies as compensation, right?” Grandma asked, crossing her arms. Kira nodded. “So why are you upset?” “It’s not fair!” Kira cried. “Maybe not,” Grandma said. “But is Jesus’s love based on fairness?” “Ooh, this is like the parable of the workers!” Sophie said. Grandma winked. “Exactly. That parable illustrates how at any stage of life, we have the chance to receive Jesus’s love and forgiveness. That might not seem fair to us who have been saved longer, but we have no right to complain when it wasn’t fair to begin with that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. We serve a generous and merciful God.” “I’m glad I have a generous God and a generous grandma,” Kira said with a smile as she bit into a cookie. –Hannah Chung How about you? Has someone’s generosity ever seemed unfair to you? Perhaps your sibling got a present on your birthday or your teacher allowed another student to turn homework in late. Just remember that if you trust in Jesus, you are the recipient of the ultimate act of generosity—His gift of unconditional love and forgiveness. As you recognize His love in your life, consider how you can be generous to others too. Today's Key Verse: For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. 1 Peter 3:18 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God is generous

Read: Matthew 20:9-16 Bright and early in the morning, Kira flew into Grandma’s kitchen with a grin on her face while her cousins were still sleeping upstairs. Grandma had just finished setting out bags of flour and sugar and loads of cookie cutters. This could only mean one thing—Grandma’s delicious sugar cookies. “Oh, Kira, thank goodness you’re here!” Grandma exclaimed. “We have to make twenty boxes of cookies for the church fundraiser tomorrow. If you help, you can bring a dozen home tonight to enjoy.” “I’m in!” Kira cried. After an hour of working, Sophie came downstairs and spotted the cookies. “Can I help?” she asked. “Join the fun!” Grandma replied. Another hour passed and Jackson ran in with his nose in the air. “I smell cookies!” he cried. “Roll up your sleeves!” Grandma said with a laugh. Finally, just as they were rolling out the last bit of dough, Kevin wandered in yawning. Without even asking, he grabbed a cookie cutter and got to work. When all the cookies were iced and boxed, Grandma gave each grandchild a dozen cookies. But Kira frowned. “Grandma, I worked the longest,” she said. “Kevin barely did anything. Why does he get the same number of cookies as me?” “Be quiet!” Kevin shushed. “Kira, we agreed to a dozen cookies as compensation, right?” Grandma asked, crossing her arms. Kira nodded. “So why are you upset?” “It’s not fair!” Kira cried. “Maybe not,” Grandma said. “But is Jesus’s love based on fairness?” “Ooh, this is like the parable of the workers!” Sophie said. Grandma winked. “Exactly. That parable illustrates how at any stage of life, we have the chance to receive Jesus’s love and forgiveness. That might not seem fair to us who have been saved longer, but we have no right to complain when it wasn’t fair to begin with that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. We serve a generous and merciful God.” “I’m glad I have a generous God and a generous grandma,” Kira said with a smile as she bit into a cookie. –Hannah Chung How about you? Has someone’s generosity ever seemed unfair to you? Perhaps your sibling got a present on your birthday or your teacher allowed another student to turn homework in late. Just remember that if you trust in Jesus, you are the recipient of the ultimate act of generosity—His gift of unconditional love and forgiveness. As you recognize His love in your life, consider how you can be generous to others too. Today's Key Verse: For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. 1 Peter 3:18 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God is generous

Parable of the Bakers 085e8b32-87ff-4370-a4fb-3eb5c5837cedFri, 23 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: Judah Changes (2026) We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah's heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah's heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 23: Judah Changes (2026)99720474-616e-4759-b2ef-1b8e06e89035Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: We Believe (2026) While faith is deeply personal, it is not an isolated act. Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the reality that our faith is communal. It is lived out and passed down in the context of community. We also learn that faith is truly the beginning of eternal life. Despite the sufferings of this world, when we walk by faith, we experience a taste of heaven here and now. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 163-169. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

While faith is deeply personal, it is not an isolated act. Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the reality that our faith is communal. It is lived out and passed down in the context of community. We also learn that faith is truly the beginning of eternal life. Despite the sufferings of this world, when we walk by faith, we experience a taste of heaven here and now. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 163-169. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 23: We Believe (2026)a7bc6fe3-867c-44a6-9fdc-3a5b545a4393Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#955 - Luke 20:1-26 – Trying to Trap JesusThis episode is part 45 in a study of the gospel of Luke. As Jesus is teaching in the temple, the religious leaders spar with him over authority and taxes. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 45 in a study of the gospel of Luke. As Jesus is teaching in the temple, the religious leaders spar with him over authority and taxes. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#955 - Luke 20:1-26 – Trying to Trap Jesusb56eda79-8834-4210-8fd0-0730abde75f8Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000598https://216.73.216.191/allTagsInfant Baptism Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Why do Catholics baptize their babies? Is it even biblical? At first glance, infant baptism can seem unbiblical. But Fr. Mike points to several instances in Scripture that support the practice and reveal God’s desire to bring children into His covenant family from the very beginning. Baptizing a child doesn’t replace their freedom — it begins their life of faith. As they grow, they will one day choose Jesus for themselves and personally embrace the grace they first received as a gift. For those baptized as adults, baptism becomes a conscious, public declaration of faith. That journey often includes waiting, and that’s okay. There’s no need to rush. God uses the waiting to prepare your heart, deepen your desire, and make you ready to fully receive what He wants to give you. Something sacred happens in the waiting. It stretches the heart, strengthens faith, and forms trust. Let God do His work there.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why do Catholics baptize their babies? Is it even biblical? At first glance, infant baptism can seem unbiblical. But Fr. Mike points to several instances in Scripture that support the practice and reveal God’s desire to bring children into His covenant family from the very beginning. Baptizing a child doesn’t replace their freedom — it begins their life of faith. As they grow, they will one day choose Jesus for themselves and personally embrace the grace they first received as a gift. For those baptized as adults, baptism becomes a conscious, public declaration of faith. That journey often includes waiting, and that’s okay. There’s no need to rush. God uses the waiting to prepare your heart, deepen your desire, and make you ready to fully receive what He wants to give you. Something sacred happens in the waiting. It stretches the heart, strengthens faith, and forms trust. Let God do His work there.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullInfant Baptism Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)8622b0ae-ad3a-4d40-bfc1-da574f970600Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOvercome Fear and Persevere w/ Jeff SchiefelbeinMost men today feel torn in a dozen directions. Family, work, faith, pressure, expectations, comparison, and the relentless noise of a culture that confuses success with self-promotion. In this conversation, Jeff Schiefelbein dismantles those false narratives. He reveals a radically Catholic vision of leadership and manhood built not on ego, luck, or hustle, but on integrity, stewardship, and the courage to live the life God is actually calling you to live. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for deeper formation, exclusive content, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness:⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠ 👉 Get Devin Schadt’s book The Rule:⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/⁠Coupon Code for 20% off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most men today feel torn in a dozen directions. Family, work, faith, pressure, expectations, comparison, and the relentless noise of a culture that confuses success with self-promotion. In this conversation, Jeff Schiefelbein dismantles those false narratives. He reveals a radically Catholic vision of leadership and manhood built not on ego, luck, or hustle, but on integrity, stewardship, and the courage to live the life God is actually calling you to live. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for deeper formation, exclusive content, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness:⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠ 👉 Get Devin Schadt’s book The Rule:⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/⁠Coupon Code for 20% off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullOvercome Fear and Persevere w/ Jeff Schiefelbein4cf03092-a2dc-4966-9d8f-14c61b28af08Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +00003955https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2- Case #19- Maid For More, PT 2Fr. Martins discovers that Geraldine's tormentor is not going to leave without a fight. Thank you to our sponsors! Cowboy Collostrum- Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/EXFILES to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code EXFILES. Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code EXFILES for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/EXFILES. SeekingBeauty.Show - Check out the new series from EWTN + Sign up for the Vault at exorcistfiles.supercast.com Follow us @theBethea and @ExorcistFiles Love the Gregorian Chant? Thank you to FLORIANI! Check out their music at Floriani.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fr. Martins discovers that Geraldine's tormentor is not going to leave without a fight. Thank you to our sponsors! Cowboy Collostrum- Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/EXFILES to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code EXFILES. Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code EXFILES for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/EXFILES. SeekingBeauty.Show - Check out the new series from EWTN + Sign up for the Vault at exorcistfiles.supercast.com Follow us @theBethea and @ExorcistFiles Love the Gregorian Chant? Thank you to FLORIANI! Check out their music at Floriani.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullS2- Case #19- Maid For More, PT 2fc99d012-b606-4da3-ba93-1e052555ab55Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Man Warning The West: I’m Leaving the UK in 2 Years, If This Happens!Political commentator KONSTANTIN KISIN breaks down Iran’s turning point, how Greenland could reshape global power, why he thinks mass immigration must stop, and how Trump’s actions in Venezuela exposes Europe! Konstantin Kisin is a political thinker and co-host of the podcast TRIGGERnometry, known for his sharp analysis of geopolitics, immigration, and cultural issues. He is also the best-selling author of the book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’. He explains: ◼️Why the post-war rules-based order is collapsing, and what a multipolar world really looks like ◼️How nuclear weapons have become the only true source of national security ◼️Why Europe’s economic and energy choices destroyed its global influence ◼️Why AI-driven job losses could fuel extremism and radical redistribution ◼️How Greenland could shift global power dynamics in America’s favour (00:00) Intro (01:55) So, What’s Actually Going On in the World Right Now? (07:37) How Much of This Is Really Tied to Nuclear Weapons? (12:22) Why Does It Feel Like Every Big Power’s Out for Themselves? (18:45) If Things Keep Going Like This, Where’s the UK Headed? (19:49) Do You Think the UK Still Has a Chance at a Comeback? (23:25) What’s Behind the Rise in Socialism Lately? (29:41) Are We Actually Heading Toward a More Communist World? (36:08) What the Protests in Iran Are Telling the Rest of Us (43:06) Wait, Did Trump Really Try to Buy Greenland? (45:11) Is a World with Multiple Superpowers Better or Worse? (45:39) What’s Going On with China’s Declining Child Population? (52:03) What’s Your Honest Take on Keir Starmer? (56:38) Should We Be Taxing the Rich More in the UK? (01:03:40) What Kind of Leader Does the UK Actually Need Right Now? (01:07:42) Why the UK Might Need to Rethink How It Views Wealth (01:15:02) Have We Been in This Situation Before in History? (01:18:22) How Power Struggles Keep Pushing Countries to the Edge (01:19:29) Is Trump the Right Kind of Leader for This Moment? (01:22:09) What Would It Honestly Take for You to Leave the UK? (01:25:02) What’s the One Issue You Just Can’t Ignore on the Right? (01:28:09) Are You Actually Happy—Like, Really? (01:30:02) What’s Your Number-One Concern for Your Kids Right Now? (01:31:00) Who Had the Biggest Impact on You—Outside of Family? Follow Konstantin: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4r30J3p X - https://bit.ly/4pJf7wx Substack - https://bit.ly/4bbvnmv Podcast - https://bit.ly/4r5reW2 You can purchase Konstantin’s book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’, here: https://amzn.to/3YQavd7  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett  Function Health: https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health Vanta - https://vanta.com/diary for $1000 off

Political commentator KONSTANTIN KISIN breaks down Iran’s turning point, how Greenland could reshape global power, why he thinks mass immigration must stop, and how Trump’s actions in Venezuela exposes Europe! Konstantin Kisin is a political thinker and co-host of the podcast TRIGGERnometry, known for his sharp analysis of geopolitics, immigration, and cultural issues. He is also the best-selling author of the book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’. He explains: ◼️Why the post-war rules-based order is collapsing, and what a multipolar world really looks like ◼️How nuclear weapons have become the only true source of national security ◼️Why Europe’s economic and energy choices destroyed its global influence ◼️Why AI-driven job losses could fuel extremism and radical redistribution ◼️How Greenland could shift global power dynamics in America’s favour (00:00) Intro (01:55) So, What’s Actually Going On in the World Right Now? (07:37) How Much of This Is Really Tied to Nuclear Weapons? (12:22) Why Does It Feel Like Every Big Power’s Out for Themselves? (18:45) If Things Keep Going Like This, Where’s the UK Headed? (19:49) Do You Think the UK Still Has a Chance at a Comeback? (23:25) What’s Behind the Rise in Socialism Lately? (29:41) Are We Actually Heading Toward a More Communist World? (36:08) What the Protests in Iran Are Telling the Rest of Us (43:06) Wait, Did Trump Really Try to Buy Greenland? (45:11) Is a World with Multiple Superpowers Better or Worse? (45:39) What’s Going On with China’s Declining Child Population? (52:03) What’s Your Honest Take on Keir Starmer? (56:38) Should We Be Taxing the Rich More in the UK? (01:03:40) What Kind of Leader Does the UK Actually Need Right Now? (01:07:42) Why the UK Might Need to Rethink How It Views Wealth (01:15:02) Have We Been in This Situation Before in History? (01:18:22) How Power Struggles Keep Pushing Countries to the Edge (01:19:29) Is Trump the Right Kind of Leader for This Moment? (01:22:09) What Would It Honestly Take for You to Leave the UK? (01:25:02) What’s the One Issue You Just Can’t Ignore on the Right? (01:28:09) Are You Actually Happy—Like, Really? (01:30:02) What’s Your Number-One Concern for Your Kids Right Now? (01:31:00) Who Had the Biggest Impact on You—Outside of Family? Follow Konstantin: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4r30J3p X - https://bit.ly/4pJf7wx Substack - https://bit.ly/4bbvnmv Podcast - https://bit.ly/4r5reW2 You can purchase Konstantin’s book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’, here: https://amzn.to/3YQavd7  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett  Function Health: https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health Vanta - https://vanta.com/diary for $1000 off

fullThe Man Warning The West: I’m Leaving the UK in 2 Years, If This Happens!5497729e-98bf-4924-93f8-2ea9757d14f2Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +00005674https://216.73.216.191/allTags Against the Current Read: 1 John 2:15-17; 4:1-6 “C’mon, guys!” Lara jumped into the pool. “Let’s make a whirlpool!” “Ooh! Yeah!” Her brother Jerome pushed his goggles up onto his forehead. “A world pool?” Four-year-old Emelia, the youngest of the seven siblings, hung onto the ladder and scrunched her forehead. “A whirlpool, Lia. It’s where we go around and around until we make a current,” Lara explained. “I’ll piggyback you, okay?” “Okay.” Emelia leapt onto Lara’s back. They all went around and around and around, until Imogene decided she was going to go the other way. “Aaahhh! Help!” She giggled. “I can’t…move!” Lara turned and braced her feet, laughing. “I can’t either!” “Look! I’m swimming in place!” Jerome paddled furiously. “I…can…almost…reach…the wall! There!” Momma, who’d been watching from the deck, stood up. “Who wants a snack?” “Me! Me! Me!” everyone chorused. “All right.” Momma opened the cooler. “Come on out and have a granola bar, and then you can go back in.” They clambered out and dangled their legs in the water while they ate. “You know,” Momma said after a minute, “you kiddos making a whirlpool made me think about how we as Christians have to live.” “I hope we don’t go around in circles.” Lara frowned. “No, I was thinking more about the current you made. It was hard to go against it once you really got it going, wasn’t it?” “Yeah.” Imogene grinned. “I couldn’t get anywhere!” Momma nodded. “The world around us makes a current, and it can be very hard not to go along with it. But we as Christians are called to live another way—we’re called to trust and obey Jesus and follow His way of truth and love in the Bible. If we try to live that way on our own, it’s like you trying to go against the whirlpool—you can’t get anywhere.” Momma smiled. “Thankfully, Jesus doesn’t leave us to swim against the current on our own. He supplies us with His own strength and grace. And if we’re relying on Him as we go against the world’s current, His love will become evident in us.” –Ellie Shirk How about you? Have you ever made a whirlpool? It’s difficult to go against a strong current in the water, and it can be even harder to go against the world’s current. But God will always give us the strength we need to stand against the world’s ways and follow Jesus instead. Trust Him to help you follow the way of Jesus in this world so others can see His truth and love in your life. Today's Key Verse: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Follow Jesus, not the current

Read: 1 John 2:15-17; 4:1-6 “C’mon, guys!” Lara jumped into the pool. “Let’s make a whirlpool!” “Ooh! Yeah!” Her brother Jerome pushed his goggles up onto his forehead. “A world pool?” Four-year-old Emelia, the youngest of the seven siblings, hung onto the ladder and scrunched her forehead. “A whirlpool, Lia. It’s where we go around and around until we make a current,” Lara explained. “I’ll piggyback you, okay?” “Okay.” Emelia leapt onto Lara’s back. They all went around and around and around, until Imogene decided she was going to go the other way. “Aaahhh! Help!” She giggled. “I can’t…move!” Lara turned and braced her feet, laughing. “I can’t either!” “Look! I’m swimming in place!” Jerome paddled furiously. “I…can…almost…reach…the wall! There!” Momma, who’d been watching from the deck, stood up. “Who wants a snack?” “Me! Me! Me!” everyone chorused. “All right.” Momma opened the cooler. “Come on out and have a granola bar, and then you can go back in.” They clambered out and dangled their legs in the water while they ate. “You know,” Momma said after a minute, “you kiddos making a whirlpool made me think about how we as Christians have to live.” “I hope we don’t go around in circles.” Lara frowned. “No, I was thinking more about the current you made. It was hard to go against it once you really got it going, wasn’t it?” “Yeah.” Imogene grinned. “I couldn’t get anywhere!” Momma nodded. “The world around us makes a current, and it can be very hard not to go along with it. But we as Christians are called to live another way—we’re called to trust and obey Jesus and follow His way of truth and love in the Bible. If we try to live that way on our own, it’s like you trying to go against the whirlpool—you can’t get anywhere.” Momma smiled. “Thankfully, Jesus doesn’t leave us to swim against the current on our own. He supplies us with His own strength and grace. And if we’re relying on Him as we go against the world’s current, His love will become evident in us.” –Ellie Shirk How about you? Have you ever made a whirlpool? It’s difficult to go against a strong current in the water, and it can be even harder to go against the world’s current. But God will always give us the strength we need to stand against the world’s ways and follow Jesus instead. Trust Him to help you follow the way of Jesus in this world so others can see His truth and love in your life. Today's Key Verse: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Follow Jesus, not the current

Against the Current 612f918e-8902-4c86-bc4a-f56ba1c4f074Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Go to Joseph (2026) Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today's readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today's readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 22: Go to Joseph (2026)a6e47f61-f4ed-49a9-888b-197b66a7ce88Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Wrestling with Faith (2026) In our Catechism readings today, Fr. Mike reflects on the motives of credibility for believing in God. We learn that God offers us signs and proofs that show us that he truly is who he says he is. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between doubting the Faith and struggling with it. He assures us that wrestling with faith is a normal human experience. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 156-162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In our Catechism readings today, Fr. Mike reflects on the motives of credibility for believing in God. We learn that God offers us signs and proofs that show us that he truly is who he says he is. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between doubting the Faith and struggling with it. He assures us that wrestling with faith is a normal human experience. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 156-162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 22: Wrestling with Faith (2026)4fdbd168-e36c-48e5-a075-c1540c3b2ec9Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#402: The Beginning of the Good News- Mark part 1Today we begin a brand new series through the Gospel of Mark! Because we’re starting a new series, this episode is all about helping kids understand the book before we dive into the stories. When we read a book of the Bible, it’s important to ask: Who wrote it? Who was it written to? And why was it written? In this episode, we discover what a “gospel” is, why there are four Gospels, and that Mark wrote down the apostle Peter’s eyewitness stories about Jesus. We also learn that Mark’s big question is: Who is Jesus? This episode is like laying the foundation before we start building. It prepares us for everything that’s coming next as we begin this journey. ------------ 2 Minute Survey We’re running a very short, listener survey to help us understand our audience and keep Kids Bible Stories going strong. While this podcast is mostly funded by listener support, our sponsors help keep it free for families, and this survey helps them help us. It’s simple, it’s quick, and it’s a really practical way you can support the show. Thanks for helping ------ To connect with me go here

Today we begin a brand new series through the Gospel of Mark! Because we’re starting a new series, this episode is all about helping kids understand the book before we dive into the stories. When we read a book of the Bible, it’s important to ask: Who wrote it? Who was it written to? And why was it written? In this episode, we discover what a “gospel” is, why there are four Gospels, and that Mark wrote down the apostle Peter’s eyewitness stories about Jesus. We also learn that Mark’s big question is: Who is Jesus? This episode is like laying the foundation before we start building. It prepares us for everything that’s coming next as we begin this journey. ------------ 2 Minute Survey We’re running a very short, listener survey to help us understand our audience and keep Kids Bible Stories going strong. While this podcast is mostly funded by listener support, our sponsors help keep it free for families, and this survey helps them help us. It’s simple, it’s quick, and it’s a really practical way you can support the show. Thanks for helping ------ To connect with me go here

full#402: The Beginning of the Good News- Mark part 1d63f7a48-47c4-4dab-8034-634a79f4aa50Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000864https://216.73.216.191/allTags Fingerprint Art Read: Psalm 51:2; Isaiah 43:25; 1 John 1:6-9 Press, stamp! Press, stamp! Kaitlyn’s thumb squished into the orange stamp pad, then she squashed it onto paper. Next, she pushed her finger into the yellow stamp pad, and a sunny oval appeared on the page. Soon she had a collection of colorful fingerprints, and she was ready to create designs with her black pen. But her fingers were coated in wet, gooey ink in every color of the rainbow! She couldn’t pick up her pen without leaving bright marks all over it. “Mom,” Kaitlyn called. “Help!” She waved ten inky fingertips in the air. Mom arrived with a warm towel, and as Kaitlyn’s fingers washed clean, the white washcloth became stained with color. “You know,” observed Mom, “this reminds me of something.” “What?” asked Kaitlyn. She picked up her pen with clean fingers and began to doodle on top of the fresh, dry ink. “When we are stained with sin, like your fingers were stained with ink, Jesus is the only one who can make us clean.” Suddenly, Kaitlyn’s elbow was bumped from behind. The black pen in her hand wildly curved across her page. “It’s ruined!” she cried. “Hunter, it’s all your fault!” Her little brother’s shoulders slumped. Immediately, Kaitlyn felt remorseful. She prayed silently. She thought of how the white cloth had just removed ink stains from her hands, and she asked Jesus to forgive her harsh words and wash her clean. Then, taking a deep breath, Kaitlyn said, “I’m sorry I yelled at you, Hunter. It was just an accident.” Hunter moved close for a little hug, then leaned against the table to watch. Kaitlyn turned that wild black line into a swooping antenna. She dotted on black eyes and colored in larger spots to make an orange ladybug. Next, on a green print, she drew curly wool, a little face, and spindly legs to make a sweet lamb. Soon Kaitlyn’s page filled with animals of all kinds. When she was finished, she turned to Hunter. “Would you like me to help you make fingerprint art?” A wide smile was her answer. –Wendy Lynne Smith How about you? Do you need God to wash away the stain of your sin? God loves you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to take your guilt upon Himself. All you need to do is confess your wrongdoings and trust Him to make you clean. Jesus will forgive your sins and give you a clean heart. Today's Key Verse: The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus washes away your sin

Read: Psalm 51:2; Isaiah 43:25; 1 John 1:6-9 Press, stamp! Press, stamp! Kaitlyn’s thumb squished into the orange stamp pad, then she squashed it onto paper. Next, she pushed her finger into the yellow stamp pad, and a sunny oval appeared on the page. Soon she had a collection of colorful fingerprints, and she was ready to create designs with her black pen. But her fingers were coated in wet, gooey ink in every color of the rainbow! She couldn’t pick up her pen without leaving bright marks all over it. “Mom,” Kaitlyn called. “Help!” She waved ten inky fingertips in the air. Mom arrived with a warm towel, and as Kaitlyn’s fingers washed clean, the white washcloth became stained with color. “You know,” observed Mom, “this reminds me of something.” “What?” asked Kaitlyn. She picked up her pen with clean fingers and began to doodle on top of the fresh, dry ink. “When we are stained with sin, like your fingers were stained with ink, Jesus is the only one who can make us clean.” Suddenly, Kaitlyn’s elbow was bumped from behind. The black pen in her hand wildly curved across her page. “It’s ruined!” she cried. “Hunter, it’s all your fault!” Her little brother’s shoulders slumped. Immediately, Kaitlyn felt remorseful. She prayed silently. She thought of how the white cloth had just removed ink stains from her hands, and she asked Jesus to forgive her harsh words and wash her clean. Then, taking a deep breath, Kaitlyn said, “I’m sorry I yelled at you, Hunter. It was just an accident.” Hunter moved close for a little hug, then leaned against the table to watch. Kaitlyn turned that wild black line into a swooping antenna. She dotted on black eyes and colored in larger spots to make an orange ladybug. Next, on a green print, she drew curly wool, a little face, and spindly legs to make a sweet lamb. Soon Kaitlyn’s page filled with animals of all kinds. When she was finished, she turned to Hunter. “Would you like me to help you make fingerprint art?” A wide smile was her answer. –Wendy Lynne Smith How about you? Do you need God to wash away the stain of your sin? God loves you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to take your guilt upon Himself. All you need to do is confess your wrongdoings and trust Him to make you clean. Jesus will forgive your sins and give you a clean heart. Today's Key Verse: The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus washes away your sin

Fingerprint Art f483fa02-517b-450e-91bb-14be2c6453a9Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Walking with God (2026) Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph's righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph's righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 21: Walking with God (2026)88536450-f795-473b-8c79-312710161e40Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Believing God (2026) Fr. Mike continues reflecting on the meaning of faith and how it works in our lives. We learn that faith is a grace from God, a supernatural virtue that is not contrary to human freedom or reason. Fr. Mike reminds us that to have faith is not just to believe in God, but to believe God and everything he says. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 150-155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues reflecting on the meaning of faith and how it works in our lives. We learn that faith is a grace from God, a supernatural virtue that is not contrary to human freedom or reason. Fr. Mike reminds us that to have faith is not just to believe in God, but to believe God and everything he says. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 150-155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 21: Believing God (2026)cca00315-5635-4f91-bd90-81d7c1f2a766Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Little Lost Lamb Read: Luke 15:4-7; 19:10 “Mom!” Nia ran into the kitchen. “My lamb is gone! I’m sure I latched the door after I fed him, but it’s open now and Wooly is gone.” “Oh dear,” said Mom. “We’d better go look for him.” They started off, calling Wooly’s name as they searched the ditch and fields along the road. “Look,” Nia said as they approached a house not far from their own. “Mr. and Mrs. Harris are working in their garden. Let’s ask if they’ve seen Wooly.” Mom nodded, and they headed over to ask their neighbors if they had seen the lamb. “No, we haven’t seen him,” said Mrs. Harris. “But we’ll help you look for him.” So she and her husband joined the search, leaving their work unfinished. Mr. Harris was the one who finally found Wooly behind a neighbor’s barn, and Nia happily took her lamb home. After making sure he couldn’t get out again, she went to thank Mr. and Mrs. Harris for their help. “I’m sorry you had to leave the work you were doing,” Nia said. “Can I help you finish it?” “No, no, we’ll finish it tomorrow,” said Mrs. Harris. “I’m just glad we were able to find your lost sheep.” Mr. Harris nodded. “Nia, do you remember the parable Jesus told about lost sheep? Pastor Roy talked about it at church last week.” “Yeah,” said Nia. “The shepherd left all the sheep that were safe and went out to search for one little lamb that was missing.” "That's right,” said Mr. Harris. “And did you know that people are like lost sheep?” Nia nodded. “And Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He left heaven and gave His life to find us and save us.” “Right again,” said Mr. Harris. “I hope our search for Wooly will help us remember we were all lost sheep once and should never be too busy to hunt for other lost sheep—other people who don’t know Jesus.” Nia thought about that. “I have a new friend at school who doesn’t know Jesus. That means she’s just as lost as Wooly was. I’m going to ask Jesus to help me tell her about Him so she can be found, just like I was!” “Good for you,” said Mrs. Harris. “We’ll be praying for her—and for you.” –Nancy I. Merical How about you? Do you know any lost sheep? The Bible says anyone who doesn’t know Jesus is lost. But there’s good news! Jesus came to find and save the lost. He found you when you put your faith in Him, and He wants you to point other lost sheep to Him so they can be found too. You can do that by praying for them and sharing what Jesus has done for you. Do all you can to help bring others to Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Your Father in heaven does not want any of these little children to be lost. Matthew 18:14 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Tell others about Jesus

Read: Luke 15:4-7; 19:10 “Mom!” Nia ran into the kitchen. “My lamb is gone! I’m sure I latched the door after I fed him, but it’s open now and Wooly is gone.” “Oh dear,” said Mom. “We’d better go look for him.” They started off, calling Wooly’s name as they searched the ditch and fields along the road. “Look,” Nia said as they approached a house not far from their own. “Mr. and Mrs. Harris are working in their garden. Let’s ask if they’ve seen Wooly.” Mom nodded, and they headed over to ask their neighbors if they had seen the lamb. “No, we haven’t seen him,” said Mrs. Harris. “But we’ll help you look for him.” So she and her husband joined the search, leaving their work unfinished. Mr. Harris was the one who finally found Wooly behind a neighbor’s barn, and Nia happily took her lamb home. After making sure he couldn’t get out again, she went to thank Mr. and Mrs. Harris for their help. “I’m sorry you had to leave the work you were doing,” Nia said. “Can I help you finish it?” “No, no, we’ll finish it tomorrow,” said Mrs. Harris. “I’m just glad we were able to find your lost sheep.” Mr. Harris nodded. “Nia, do you remember the parable Jesus told about lost sheep? Pastor Roy talked about it at church last week.” “Yeah,” said Nia. “The shepherd left all the sheep that were safe and went out to search for one little lamb that was missing.” "That's right,” said Mr. Harris. “And did you know that people are like lost sheep?” Nia nodded. “And Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He left heaven and gave His life to find us and save us.” “Right again,” said Mr. Harris. “I hope our search for Wooly will help us remember we were all lost sheep once and should never be too busy to hunt for other lost sheep—other people who don’t know Jesus.” Nia thought about that. “I have a new friend at school who doesn’t know Jesus. That means she’s just as lost as Wooly was. I’m going to ask Jesus to help me tell her about Him so she can be found, just like I was!” “Good for you,” said Mrs. Harris. “We’ll be praying for her—and for you.” –Nancy I. Merical How about you? Do you know any lost sheep? The Bible says anyone who doesn’t know Jesus is lost. But there’s good news! Jesus came to find and save the lost. He found you when you put your faith in Him, and He wants you to point other lost sheep to Him so they can be found too. You can do that by praying for them and sharing what Jesus has done for you. Do all you can to help bring others to Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Your Father in heaven does not want any of these little children to be lost. Matthew 18:14 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Tell others about Jesus

Little Lost Lamb 8cd66441-ad61-485f-8cbc-c5a9b685f184Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2026) Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today's readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today's readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2026)027c3249-e4e4-4b35-82d6-35b4dd404454Tue, 20 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Stepping in Faith (2026) As we dive into a new chapter today, we learn about how we are called to respond to God’s Revelation. In particular, we discover that Mary and Abraham are models of faith who show us how to be obedient by submitting our intellect and will to God. Fr. Mike assures us that even though God doesn’t usually give us the whole picture of our lives, he gives us just enough light to take the next step in faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 142-149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

As we dive into a new chapter today, we learn about how we are called to respond to God’s Revelation. In particular, we discover that Mary and Abraham are models of faith who show us how to be obedient by submitting our intellect and will to God. Fr. Mike assures us that even though God doesn’t usually give us the whole picture of our lives, he gives us just enough light to take the next step in faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 142-149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 20: Stepping in Faith (2026)881a9642-5af4-4f04-a221-6ec422d617f0Tue, 20 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCIA Whistleblower: They Can See All Your Messages! I Was Under Surveillance In Pakistan!Former CIA officer and whistleblower JOHN KIRIAKOU reveals how easily you’re tracked, the truth about surveillance, manipulation, and torture, and why exposing the CIA sent him to prison! John Kiriakou is a former CIA counterterrorism officer and intelligence analyst who served for 15 years, including as chief of counterterrorism operations in Pakistan after 9/11. He publicly blew the whistle on the CIA’s torture program, for which he served 23 months in prison. He explains: ◼️How intelligence agencies can monitor your car in real time ◼️The proven psychology the CIA uses to recruit spies ◼️Why he went to prison for exposing the truth, and would do it again ◼️The surveillance mistake that instantly makes you easier to track ◼️Why telling the truth is treated as a national security threat (00:00) Intro (02:32) I Blew the Whistle on the CIA (04:09) What Was Your Role in the CIA? (12:27) How Did You End Up Being a Spy? (14:47) The CIA’s Strategy With Podcasters (17:28) How Did You Get Into the CIA? (23:14) What Was Your Training Like? (27:38) People's Vulnerabilities (31:13) What Can the CIA Really Get for Someone? (32:59) Lying and Lie Detection (37:34) Do You Often Have to ‘Take One for the Team’ in the CIA? (41:13) What Does the Average Person Not Know About the World? (47:21) Digital Security (51:48) Sleeper Agents: Training Spies From Birth (56:19) Is the Average Person Interacting With a Spy? (58:10) How Many Spies Are There in the US? (01:03:46) Conspiracy Theories (01:05:11) Dosing Americans With LSD (01:08:33) Are the CIA Involved in Iran? (01:10:50) Have You Ever Killed Anyone? (01:14:48) Which Spy Force Is the Most Impressive? (01:21:15) Was Jeffrey Epstein a Spy? (01:26:39) Who Is the Real Adversary? (01:28:54) Is Venezuela a Cover for Something Else? (01:33:04) Does China Want the US to Fall? (01:33:52) Is the US Going Bankrupt? (01:35:57) Why Does the US Government Keep Breaking the Law? (01:39:52) Should You Be Pardoned by Trump? (01:40:31) What Did You Stop Doing That Improved Your Life? Follow John: X - https://bit.ly/4bAFhy4  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4b3GQ7M  You can purchase John’s book, Surveillance and Surveillance Detection: A CIA Insider's Guide‘, here: https://amzn.to/4qU7Cnv  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO  Intuit -  If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com

Former CIA officer and whistleblower JOHN KIRIAKOU reveals how easily you’re tracked, the truth about surveillance, manipulation, and torture, and why exposing the CIA sent him to prison! John Kiriakou is a former CIA counterterrorism officer and intelligence analyst who served for 15 years, including as chief of counterterrorism operations in Pakistan after 9/11. He publicly blew the whistle on the CIA’s torture program, for which he served 23 months in prison. He explains: ◼️How intelligence agencies can monitor your car in real time ◼️The proven psychology the CIA uses to recruit spies ◼️Why he went to prison for exposing the truth, and would do it again ◼️The surveillance mistake that instantly makes you easier to track ◼️Why telling the truth is treated as a national security threat (00:00) Intro (02:32) I Blew the Whistle on the CIA (04:09) What Was Your Role in the CIA? (12:27) How Did You End Up Being a Spy? (14:47) The CIA’s Strategy With Podcasters (17:28) How Did You Get Into the CIA? (23:14) What Was Your Training Like? (27:38) People's Vulnerabilities (31:13) What Can the CIA Really Get for Someone? (32:59) Lying and Lie Detection (37:34) Do You Often Have to ‘Take One for the Team’ in the CIA? (41:13) What Does the Average Person Not Know About the World? (47:21) Digital Security (51:48) Sleeper Agents: Training Spies From Birth (56:19) Is the Average Person Interacting With a Spy? (58:10) How Many Spies Are There in the US? (01:03:46) Conspiracy Theories (01:05:11) Dosing Americans With LSD (01:08:33) Are the CIA Involved in Iran? (01:10:50) Have You Ever Killed Anyone? (01:14:48) Which Spy Force Is the Most Impressive? (01:21:15) Was Jeffrey Epstein a Spy? (01:26:39) Who Is the Real Adversary? (01:28:54) Is Venezuela a Cover for Something Else? (01:33:04) Does China Want the US to Fall? (01:33:52) Is the US Going Bankrupt? (01:35:57) Why Does the US Government Keep Breaking the Law? (01:39:52) Should You Be Pardoned by Trump? (01:40:31) What Did You Stop Doing That Improved Your Life? Follow John: X - https://bit.ly/4bAFhy4  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4b3GQ7M  You can purchase John’s book, Surveillance and Surveillance Detection: A CIA Insider's Guide‘, here: https://amzn.to/4qU7Cnv  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO  Intuit -  If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com

fullCIA Whistleblower: They Can See All Your Messages! I Was Under Surveillance In Pakistan!b76f9839-2429-49de-a57b-76a7520b1b55Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +00006338https://216.73.216.191/allTags Can’t Thank You Enough Read: Psalm 86:12-13; 2 Corinthians 9:12-15; Revelation 5:9-14 Dominic bit his cheek as he sat at his desk and stared up at his teacher. “I’m sorry, Ms. Foreman,” he said. He looked over at his handwriting on the whiteboard that read, Dominic was here. “Thank you for apologizing,” Ms. Foreman said. “But you knew the consequences of writing on the board without permission. I’m going to have to call your parents.” Just then Jamey, one of Dominic’s classmates, returned from the bathroom. He and Dominic hadn’t gone to recess yet. Jamey looked at Dominic, the board, and Ms. Foreman, then said, “Oh, that’s an easy fix.” Jamey went to the whiteboard and quickly erased Dominic’s writing. He turned around and smiled at Ms. Forman, who laughed. “That was an easy fix, Jamey, thank you.” She turned to Dominic. “You’ve been a good student, so let’s call this a warning. I won’t call home, but if I catch you breaking that rule again, I will. Understood?” Dominic nodded, then followed Jamey out to the playground. He couldn’t believe it! Jamey had gotten him out of trouble. “Thank you!” Dominic said to Jamey, but then felt like once wasn’t enough. “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” he repeated. “Hey, man, it was nothing. You’re welcome,” Jamey said, smiling and blushing a little. “Sorry, I just—I can’t thank you enough. I would have gotten in so much trouble if Ms. Foreman had called my mom.” “You sound like my mom when she’s talking to Jesus,” Jamey said. “She says she can’t thank Him enough for dying on the cross and saving us from sin so we could live with Him as God’s children forever.” Dominic thought for a moment, then remembered something his dad told him about heaven. “We’re going to thank Him forever, aren’t we? In heaven. My dad says that everyone in heaven will sing praises to Jesus forever because of what He did to save us.” Jamey nodded, thinking. “That’s true,” he said. “I guess, with Jesus, we really can’t thank Him enough!” –Raven Merz How about you? Have you ever felt like you can’t thank Jesus enough for everything He’s done for you? Tell Him what you’re thankful for every day, but know that if you are a child of God, you will be able to thank Jesus and praise Him for all eternity in heaven. It’s okay that you can’t thank Him enough, because you don’t have a limited time to do it! Today's Key Verse: O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You with all my heart. I will bring honor to Your name forever. Psalm 86:12 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: We will thank Jesus forever!

Read: Psalm 86:12-13; 2 Corinthians 9:12-15; Revelation 5:9-14 Dominic bit his cheek as he sat at his desk and stared up at his teacher. “I’m sorry, Ms. Foreman,” he said. He looked over at his handwriting on the whiteboard that read, Dominic was here. “Thank you for apologizing,” Ms. Foreman said. “But you knew the consequences of writing on the board without permission. I’m going to have to call your parents.” Just then Jamey, one of Dominic’s classmates, returned from the bathroom. He and Dominic hadn’t gone to recess yet. Jamey looked at Dominic, the board, and Ms. Foreman, then said, “Oh, that’s an easy fix.” Jamey went to the whiteboard and quickly erased Dominic’s writing. He turned around and smiled at Ms. Forman, who laughed. “That was an easy fix, Jamey, thank you.” She turned to Dominic. “You’ve been a good student, so let’s call this a warning. I won’t call home, but if I catch you breaking that rule again, I will. Understood?” Dominic nodded, then followed Jamey out to the playground. He couldn’t believe it! Jamey had gotten him out of trouble. “Thank you!” Dominic said to Jamey, but then felt like once wasn’t enough. “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” he repeated. “Hey, man, it was nothing. You’re welcome,” Jamey said, smiling and blushing a little. “Sorry, I just—I can’t thank you enough. I would have gotten in so much trouble if Ms. Foreman had called my mom.” “You sound like my mom when she’s talking to Jesus,” Jamey said. “She says she can’t thank Him enough for dying on the cross and saving us from sin so we could live with Him as God’s children forever.” Dominic thought for a moment, then remembered something his dad told him about heaven. “We’re going to thank Him forever, aren’t we? In heaven. My dad says that everyone in heaven will sing praises to Jesus forever because of what He did to save us.” Jamey nodded, thinking. “That’s true,” he said. “I guess, with Jesus, we really can’t thank Him enough!” –Raven Merz How about you? Have you ever felt like you can’t thank Jesus enough for everything He’s done for you? Tell Him what you’re thankful for every day, but know that if you are a child of God, you will be able to thank Jesus and praise Him for all eternity in heaven. It’s okay that you can’t thank Him enough, because you don’t have a limited time to do it! Today's Key Verse: O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You with all my heart. I will bring honor to Your name forever. Psalm 86:12 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: We will thank Jesus forever!

Can’t Thank You Enough 5fe38a87-9a76-4da1-a630-2bcbca1e54c9Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2026) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today's readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today's readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2026)0837f5ee-46d1-4a02-afe3-dae3fcef7174Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Summary of Sacred Scripture (2026) Today, we arrive, with Fr. Mike, at the In Brief section for Article III. Together, we revisit eight of the main ideas or “nuggets” from the readings of the past six days. Fr. Mike concludes this section by reminding us of the importance of the unity between and veneration of the 46 books of the Old Testament and the 27 of the New. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 134-141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today, we arrive, with Fr. Mike, at the In Brief section for Article III. Together, we revisit eight of the main ideas or “nuggets” from the readings of the past six days. Fr. Mike concludes this section by reminding us of the importance of the unity between and veneration of the 46 books of the Old Testament and the 27 of the New. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 134-141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 19: Summary of Sacred Scripture (2026)5cce73d4-4ea3-4cdc-a000-f65626ff1318Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Beautiful Heart Read: 1 Samuel 16:7; Ephesians 2:10; 1 Peter 3:3-4 Clarissa sat looking at herself in the mirror as Tara’s words spun through her head. You’re just so plain, Tara had said. I don’t think we can be friends. Clarissa had wanted to be friends with Tara, but not anymore. She wore name-brand clothes, had hair that was—well, perfect. And her teeth—flawless! That’s what Clarissa thought anyway. She heaved a loud sigh. “Pretty plain, huh, Snowball?” she said to her kitten. Snowball meowed beside her on the bed. “What’s up?” Mom asked as she walked into the room. “Just talking to Snowball about how plain I am. Tara says I’m plain.” “Who’s Tara?” Mom asked. “Only the most popular girl in school, with the fanciest clothes, hair to die for, and perfect teeth. Everybody wants to be her friend, and I thought I wanted to be her friend too, but today she told me I was too plain.” Mom hugged Clarissa tight. “You are my beautiful daughter—both inside and out.” She opened the Bible app on her phone. “And remember, Clarissa, in First Samuel 16:7, God says, ‘People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’” Clarissa thought about that as she looked at herself in the mirror again. “I want God to be pleased when he looks at me.” “He already is, because when He looks at you, He sees Jesus. When you trusted Jesus to be your Savior, you became a child of God, and the Holy Spirit now lives inside of you. Jesus has given you a new heart, which means you can show others His love and kindness—and those traits make you a great friend to people. You are far from plain. You are God’s beloved child, and He created you just how He wanted you to be and has given you a special purpose.” “To be a good friend to people?” Clarissa asked. With a nod, Mom added, “And to love people the way He loves you. Why don’t we ask Him to help you remember that next time you feel insecure?” Clarissa nodded, and she and Mom prayed together while Snowball purred. “Thanks, Mom. I feel better now,” Clarissa said as she gave her mom a hug. –Lisa Fuller How about you? Do you ever compare your appearance to how others look and what they wear? In the Bible, God reminds us that He cares more about our hearts than He does about our hair or clothes. What does your heart look like? Has it been made new and beautiful by Jesus? (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Instead of comparing yourself to others, trust Jesus to help you love them with the beautiful heart He’s given you. Today's Key Verse: You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. 1 Peter 3:4 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Jesus makes your heart beautiful

Read: 1 Samuel 16:7; Ephesians 2:10; 1 Peter 3:3-4 Clarissa sat looking at herself in the mirror as Tara’s words spun through her head. You’re just so plain, Tara had said. I don’t think we can be friends. Clarissa had wanted to be friends with Tara, but not anymore. She wore name-brand clothes, had hair that was—well, perfect. And her teeth—flawless! That’s what Clarissa thought anyway. She heaved a loud sigh. “Pretty plain, huh, Snowball?” she said to her kitten. Snowball meowed beside her on the bed. “What’s up?” Mom asked as she walked into the room. “Just talking to Snowball about how plain I am. Tara says I’m plain.” “Who’s Tara?” Mom asked. “Only the most popular girl in school, with the fanciest clothes, hair to die for, and perfect teeth. Everybody wants to be her friend, and I thought I wanted to be her friend too, but today she told me I was too plain.” Mom hugged Clarissa tight. “You are my beautiful daughter—both inside and out.” She opened the Bible app on her phone. “And remember, Clarissa, in First Samuel 16:7, God says, ‘People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’” Clarissa thought about that as she looked at herself in the mirror again. “I want God to be pleased when he looks at me.” “He already is, because when He looks at you, He sees Jesus. When you trusted Jesus to be your Savior, you became a child of God, and the Holy Spirit now lives inside of you. Jesus has given you a new heart, which means you can show others His love and kindness—and those traits make you a great friend to people. You are far from plain. You are God’s beloved child, and He created you just how He wanted you to be and has given you a special purpose.” “To be a good friend to people?” Clarissa asked. With a nod, Mom added, “And to love people the way He loves you. Why don’t we ask Him to help you remember that next time you feel insecure?” Clarissa nodded, and she and Mom prayed together while Snowball purred. “Thanks, Mom. I feel better now,” Clarissa said as she gave her mom a hug. –Lisa Fuller How about you? Do you ever compare your appearance to how others look and what they wear? In the Bible, God reminds us that He cares more about our hearts than He does about our hair or clothes. What does your heart look like? Has it been made new and beautiful by Jesus? (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Instead of comparing yourself to others, trust Jesus to help you love them with the beautiful heart He’s given you. Today's Key Verse: You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. 1 Peter 3:4 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Jesus makes your heart beautiful

A Beautiful Heart d5d21cf8-3ee0-4927-8ff6-3a36b3c7f451Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2026) Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today's readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today's readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2026)ac4755c5-681b-4d1b-9493-a8149f44fa38Sun, 18 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Unity of the Testaments (2026) Fr. Mike unpacks the vital unity between the Old and New Testaments. Together, we examine prefigurements and types from the Old Testament being fulfilled in the New. We also examine the importance of the study of Scripture for each and every Catholic. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 128-133. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike unpacks the vital unity between the Old and New Testaments. Together, we examine prefigurements and types from the Old Testament being fulfilled in the New. We also examine the importance of the study of Scripture for each and every Catholic. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 128-133. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 18: The Unity of the Testaments (2026)3770a295-7acb-41cc-9a9a-2a0ab344a907Sun, 18 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEpisode 123144: 1/18/26 Mistaken Identity Homily from the (week in Church year.) Subtitle Description Mass Readings from {Month} {Date}, {Year}: First Reading PsalmSecond Reading Gospel

Homily from the (week in Church year.) Subtitle Description Mass Readings from {Month} {Date}, {Year}: First Reading PsalmSecond Reading Gospel

fullEpisode 123144: 1/18/26 Mistaken Identity81b711ca-d518-4549-a1b8-ebfac4902dc5Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Power over Death Editor’s note: This story’s subject matter may not be suitable for young children. Read: Deuteronomy 18:10-12 Mom had tears in her eyes as she put down her phone. “Maria, Daniel, I’m so sorry, but Jalen died this morning.” Daniel tried to comfort his younger sister as she began to cry. Jalen was their friend and next-door neighbor, and he had been sick for a long time. “At least he became a Christian at camp last summer,” Daniel said. “That means he’s with Jesus now.” Several weeks later, Maria and Daniel walked home from school with Jalen’s sister, Audra. “Did you know that people who die can still talk to you?” she asked excitedly. “It’s true!” she insisted when she saw Maria frown. “Tomorrow my parents and I are going to a séance. That’s a meeting where there’s a medium—a person who contacts spirits of people who have died. The medium said she might be able to contact Jalen’s spirit so we can talk to him!” Daniel and Maria gave each other worried looks as Audra waved goodbye and walked to her house. When they got home, they told Mom what Audra had said. “I can only imagine the pain she and her parents must be feeling right now,” said Mom. “But the Bible says trying to contact people who have died is wrong. Only God has power over the dead; going to a medium who claims to be able to communicate with people’s spirits is an attempt to take that power for ourselves. The Bible tells us to have nothing to do with those kinds of things. Instead, we need to bring our pain and sadness to Jesus and trust Him to comfort us and give us peace.” “But Audra and her parents aren’t Christians,” said Maria. “They don’t know Jesus or trust in Him.” Mom nodded sadly. “For people who don’t know Jesus, death is a very scary thing. But as Christians, we don’t have to be afraid of death because Jesus freed us from sin and death when he died for us and rose again. When someone we love dies, we need to remember that only Jesus holds power over death and trust Him to be with us in our sadness.” “It does make me feel better to know Jalen is with Jesus now,” Daniel said. “Let’s pray that we can help Audra and her parents know that too.” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Has anyone ever tried to get you to do something they say will allow you to communicate with someone who’s died? Don’t believe it. Only God has power over people who have died, and He forbids trying to communicate with them. Instead, tell Jesus what you’re feeling and depend on Him to help you through your pain and sadness. He saved you by defeating death on the cross. Trust only Him. Today's Key Verse: I [Jesus] am the living one. I died, but look—I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and the grave. Revelation 1:18 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Only God holds power over death

Editor’s note: This story’s subject matter may not be suitable for young children. Read: Deuteronomy 18:10-12 Mom had tears in her eyes as she put down her phone. “Maria, Daniel, I’m so sorry, but Jalen died this morning.” Daniel tried to comfort his younger sister as she began to cry. Jalen was their friend and next-door neighbor, and he had been sick for a long time. “At least he became a Christian at camp last summer,” Daniel said. “That means he’s with Jesus now.” Several weeks later, Maria and Daniel walked home from school with Jalen’s sister, Audra. “Did you know that people who die can still talk to you?” she asked excitedly. “It’s true!” she insisted when she saw Maria frown. “Tomorrow my parents and I are going to a séance. That’s a meeting where there’s a medium—a person who contacts spirits of people who have died. The medium said she might be able to contact Jalen’s spirit so we can talk to him!” Daniel and Maria gave each other worried looks as Audra waved goodbye and walked to her house. When they got home, they told Mom what Audra had said. “I can only imagine the pain she and her parents must be feeling right now,” said Mom. “But the Bible says trying to contact people who have died is wrong. Only God has power over the dead; going to a medium who claims to be able to communicate with people’s spirits is an attempt to take that power for ourselves. The Bible tells us to have nothing to do with those kinds of things. Instead, we need to bring our pain and sadness to Jesus and trust Him to comfort us and give us peace.” “But Audra and her parents aren’t Christians,” said Maria. “They don’t know Jesus or trust in Him.” Mom nodded sadly. “For people who don’t know Jesus, death is a very scary thing. But as Christians, we don’t have to be afraid of death because Jesus freed us from sin and death when he died for us and rose again. When someone we love dies, we need to remember that only Jesus holds power over death and trust Him to be with us in our sadness.” “It does make me feel better to know Jalen is with Jesus now,” Daniel said. “Let’s pray that we can help Audra and her parents know that too.” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Has anyone ever tried to get you to do something they say will allow you to communicate with someone who’s died? Don’t believe it. Only God has power over people who have died, and He forbids trying to communicate with them. Instead, tell Jesus what you’re feeling and depend on Him to help you through your pain and sadness. He saved you by defeating death on the cross. Trust only Him. Today's Key Verse: I [Jesus] am the living one. I died, but look—I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and the grave. Revelation 1:18 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Only God holds power over death

Power over Death 3e562739-e7bc-4376-a284-28c94abbfd57Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2026) Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today's readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today's readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2026)234dd597-0859-43b9-ae65-d5e1178c07c1Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: The Canon of Scripture (2026) Fr. Mike explores the formation of the canon of Scripture. He emphasizes the importance of contemplating and venerating all 73 books of both the New and Old Testaments given to us through Sacred Tradition. Together, with Fr. Mike, we further examine the definition of the canon of Scripture throughout history, spanning from the late 4th to the mid-15th century. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 120-127. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the formation of the canon of Scripture. He emphasizes the importance of contemplating and venerating all 73 books of both the New and Old Testaments given to us through Sacred Tradition. Together, with Fr. Mike, we further examine the definition of the canon of Scripture throughout history, spanning from the late 4th to the mid-15th century. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 120-127. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 17: The Canon of Scripture (2026)4c18f710-12db-40e4-a084-a69cb7348321Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsyour mind is lying to youHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how to take our thoughts captive and make them obey to Jesus. Our mind is the gateway to so many things and we have to align it with the truth of what Jesus says about us and our lives. "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2 _____________________________________________  ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI  ☆ Elevate your morning with Everyday Dose, coffee plus benefits. Use code 'CWCOI' for 61% off your first order ➤ https://www.everydaydose.com ☆ For up to 45% off your order, head to VeracityHealth.co and use code 'COFFEE' ➤ https://veracityhealth.co ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how to take our thoughts captive and make them obey to Jesus. Our mind is the gateway to so many things and we have to align it with the truth of what Jesus says about us and our lives. "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2 _____________________________________________  ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI  ☆ Elevate your morning with Everyday Dose, coffee plus benefits. Use code 'CWCOI' for 61% off your first order ➤ https://www.everydaydose.com ☆ For up to 45% off your order, head to VeracityHealth.co and use code 'COFFEE' ➤ https://veracityhealth.co ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullyour mind is lying to you173bb1a3-3077-4dfc-b414-ade07290257aFri, 16 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBuried in Grief| Girls Gone Biblehiiiiii GGGGB :) guys. today is a super raw and emotional episode where we let you into what's currently going on in our lives. a conversation about grief, suffering, rocky faith and how to let Jesus meet you in that space. we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! CrowdHealth A smarter, more affordable alternative to traditional health insurance. Join a community that helps you save money while staying covered. Use code GGB to get your first 3 months for $99 at JoinCrowdHealth.com https://JoinCrowdHealth.com Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at https://DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant-based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping. Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB (http://OliveandJune.com/GGB). BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible. Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 40% off your first month, only at  https://ritual.com/GGB (https://ritual.com/GGB)

hiiiiii GGGGB :) guys. today is a super raw and emotional episode where we let you into what's currently going on in our lives. a conversation about grief, suffering, rocky faith and how to let Jesus meet you in that space. we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! CrowdHealth A smarter, more affordable alternative to traditional health insurance. Join a community that helps you save money while staying covered. Use code GGB to get your first 3 months for $99 at JoinCrowdHealth.com https://JoinCrowdHealth.com Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at https://DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant-based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping. Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB (http://OliveandJune.com/GGB). BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible. Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 40% off your first month, only at  https://ritual.com/GGB (https://ritual.com/GGB)

fullBuried in Grief| Girls Gone Bible6a88173a-4934-44ee-a135-b8a72eefacb0Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Here's What Happens When A Nuclear Bomb Drops! These Countries Will Be Safe!Annie Jacobsen is an investigative journalist and bestselling author known for deep reporting on national security, military strategy, and the real-world mechanics of catastrophe. In today’s Moments episode, she breaks down, in sourced detail, what nuclear war would actually look like - minute by minute - after the first weapon hits. Annie also discusses why nuclear war isn’t inevitable - and how leadership, public pressure, and policy decisions can move the world away from escalation. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/o5WB6zSFTZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/CrgvazVFTZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Annie Jacobsen: https://www.anniejacobsen.com/

Annie Jacobsen is an investigative journalist and bestselling author known for deep reporting on national security, military strategy, and the real-world mechanics of catastrophe. In today’s Moments episode, she breaks down, in sourced detail, what nuclear war would actually look like - minute by minute - after the first weapon hits. Annie also discusses why nuclear war isn’t inevitable - and how leadership, public pressure, and policy decisions can move the world away from escalation. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/o5WB6zSFTZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/CrgvazVFTZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Annie Jacobsen: https://www.anniejacobsen.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Here's What Happens When A Nuclear Bomb Drops! These Countries Will Be Safe!5d7b239c-5ce9-4e71-9659-6f11447a7f74Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +00001359https://216.73.216.191/allTags Acceptable Words Read: Psalm 19:12-14; Ephesians 4:29 Isabela peeked over her brother’s shoulder at the picture he was drawing. “Hey, that’s pretty good! But you need to color in that bit of sky you missed in the corner or turn it into a cloud.” “You’re so bossy!” Matías shot back. “I don’t care what you think, so stop trying to tell me what to do!” Isabela’s eyes filled with tears, and she left the room. That afternoon, Isabela played at a friend’s house while Matías and Mom went to a greenhouse. “Why don’t you look around while I find the stuff I’m looking for?” Mom said. Matías wandered around, looking at various plants. “Come see our mimosas,” one of the workers said. He pointed to some spiky green plants, and Matías went over to see them. “Blow on one of those,” the man said. Puzzled, Matías blew. He was surprised to see the plant’s leaves suddenly curl up. “Did I hurt it?” he asked in alarm. “No, it will be fine,” the worker assured him. “These plants respond to possible injury by curling their leaves. That keeps them from being harmed by insects or rain. It doesn’t take much to cause them to curl up.” Matías was fascinated by the plants, and he told Mom about them as they drove home. “Those mimosa plants remind me of your sister,” Mom said. “Isabela?” asked Matías. “How?” “They’re very sensitive,” Mom replied. “When you blow on mimosa leaves, they curl up. And when you say harsh, unkind words to Isabela, she’s hurt deep inside and withdraws to avoid being hurt more. We’ve talked about this before, but I’ve noticed that you might have forgotten.” “I’m sorry, Mom,” Matías said quietly. “I’ll tell Isabela I’m sorry too.” “Good,” said Mom. “We may not always realize it, but our words have an effect on people. That’s why we need to depend on Jesus to help us make our words acceptable in His sight. Every word He says to us in the Bible communicates His love for us and what He did to save us so we can grow in our faith. Trust Him to help you speak to others in a way that encourages them and helps them grow too.” –Karen S. Birt How about you? What kind of words have you used today? Did the things you say encourage others and help them grow—or make them shrivel up? Even if you don’t mean to, it’s easy to say things that are hurtful, so pay close attention to your words and how they affect others. Trust Jesus to help you show His love through everything you say and speak words that are acceptable to Him. Today's Key Verse: Let the words of my mouth…be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord. Psalm 19:14 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Use words to help, not hurt

Read: Psalm 19:12-14; Ephesians 4:29 Isabela peeked over her brother’s shoulder at the picture he was drawing. “Hey, that’s pretty good! But you need to color in that bit of sky you missed in the corner or turn it into a cloud.” “You’re so bossy!” Matías shot back. “I don’t care what you think, so stop trying to tell me what to do!” Isabela’s eyes filled with tears, and she left the room. That afternoon, Isabela played at a friend’s house while Matías and Mom went to a greenhouse. “Why don’t you look around while I find the stuff I’m looking for?” Mom said. Matías wandered around, looking at various plants. “Come see our mimosas,” one of the workers said. He pointed to some spiky green plants, and Matías went over to see them. “Blow on one of those,” the man said. Puzzled, Matías blew. He was surprised to see the plant’s leaves suddenly curl up. “Did I hurt it?” he asked in alarm. “No, it will be fine,” the worker assured him. “These plants respond to possible injury by curling their leaves. That keeps them from being harmed by insects or rain. It doesn’t take much to cause them to curl up.” Matías was fascinated by the plants, and he told Mom about them as they drove home. “Those mimosa plants remind me of your sister,” Mom said. “Isabela?” asked Matías. “How?” “They’re very sensitive,” Mom replied. “When you blow on mimosa leaves, they curl up. And when you say harsh, unkind words to Isabela, she’s hurt deep inside and withdraws to avoid being hurt more. We’ve talked about this before, but I’ve noticed that you might have forgotten.” “I’m sorry, Mom,” Matías said quietly. “I’ll tell Isabela I’m sorry too.” “Good,” said Mom. “We may not always realize it, but our words have an effect on people. That’s why we need to depend on Jesus to help us make our words acceptable in His sight. Every word He says to us in the Bible communicates His love for us and what He did to save us so we can grow in our faith. Trust Him to help you speak to others in a way that encourages them and helps them grow too.” –Karen S. Birt How about you? What kind of words have you used today? Did the things you say encourage others and help them grow—or make them shrivel up? Even if you don’t mean to, it’s easy to say things that are hurtful, so pay close attention to your words and how they affect others. Trust Jesus to help you show His love through everything you say and speak words that are acceptable to Him. Today's Key Verse: Let the words of my mouth…be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord. Psalm 19:14 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Use words to help, not hurt

Acceptable Words 52ec905d-0682-4f82-ac2b-0297a205b592Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2026) Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job's life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job's life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2026)f51aa05a-6253-4dc9-8f23-6edfe34429ceFri, 16 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: Senses of Scripture (2026) Fr. Mike examines the two senses of Scripture: the literal sense and the spiritual sense. Together, we further unpack the meaning of the literal sense of Scripture and the three subdivisions of the spiritual sense: the allegorical, the moral, and the anagogical senses. Fr. Mike provides us with scriptural examples of each of the four senses for us to fully comprehend the richness of God’s Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 115-119. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the two senses of Scripture: the literal sense and the spiritual sense. Together, we further unpack the meaning of the literal sense of Scripture and the three subdivisions of the spiritual sense: the allegorical, the moral, and the anagogical senses. Fr. Mike provides us with scriptural examples of each of the four senses for us to fully comprehend the richness of God’s Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 115-119. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 16: Senses of Scripture (2026)68f22c14-13f1-4fa2-a98d-7a5a694ede9bFri, 16 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#964 - Luke 19:28-44 – Palm SundayThis episode is part 44 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus enters Jerusalem as king on what we call Palm Sunday. But his idea of what a king would do may be at odds with what the people expect. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-19-palm-sunday/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 44 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus enters Jerusalem as king on what we call Palm Sunday. But his idea of what a king would do may be at odds with what the people expect. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-19-palm-sunday/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#964 - Luke 19:28-44 – Palm Sundaye9a147c2-c603-4f29-b4cb-c09c3c1dad03Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000635https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf You’re Too Busy, You’re in Danger of This Grave Mistake (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) "'Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?' He (Jesus) said to him, 'You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'" Matthew 22: 36-39 Fr. Mike Schmitz warns us of the dangers of making our lives too full, even with good things. He reminds us of the beautiful quote from St. John of the Cross, "In the twilight of our lives, we will be judged on love alone."Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

"'Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?' He (Jesus) said to him, 'You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'" Matthew 22: 36-39 Fr. Mike Schmitz warns us of the dangers of making our lives too full, even with good things. He reminds us of the beautiful quote from St. John of the Cross, "In the twilight of our lives, we will be judged on love alone."Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf You’re Too Busy, You’re in Danger of This Grave Mistake (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)121672c6-1892-402d-b485-17808ea28e60Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTony Robbins: No One Is Ready For What's Coming! Why The Next Decade Will Break People!Tony Robbins, a world-renowned author, coach and entrepreneur, reveals the SINGLE question that defines your future, how trauma shapes identity, and how to control your mind, emotions, and decisions…FAST!  Tony Robbins is best known for transforming millions of lives through immersive events and frameworks. He advises world leaders and executives across 100+ companies and is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Awaken the Giant Within’ and ‘Unlimited Power’. He explains: ◼️The hidden question your future self wishes you’d asked sooner ◼️How chaos and childhood stress wire your default reactions ◼️Why your mind edits reality to keep you comfortable, not successful ◼️What feeling “lost” really means in the hero’s journey of your life ◼️How to turn emotional pressure into clarity, drive, and momentum 00:00 Intro   02:44 A Stranger Changed My Life Forever   05:54 You Only Experience the Life You Focus On   10:36 I Hate Suffering   13:51 The 'Self-Care' Revolution Is Making You Weak   15:26 The Scary Future of AI    27:17 If You Were 18 Now, What Would You Be Focusing On?   42:28 New Tools the Younger Generation Should Learn to Handle Stress   45:43 How to Get Better at Pattern Recognition   49:20 How to Get Into a Peak State   51:51 Ads   52:52 Individualism Is Making Us Depressed   1:06:22 How Your Needs Create Pain   1:15:23 Is It Possible to Change?   1:23:08 Ads   1:25:12 The Pattern of Successful People   1:34:04 How Did You Learn About Finance?   1:34:35 How Do I Become a Better Learner?   1:42:15 Love Is the Driving Force in Life   1:43:39 The Pattern Of Successful Businesses 1:46:55 Create Life on Your Terms   1:51:01 How Long Would Your Lifespan Be If You Could Choose?   1:54:01 What Happens When You Die   Follow Tony:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4sIREyw Facebook - https://bit.ly/4jG6Ckv X - https://bit.ly/49B7zWE  You can find out more about Tony’s upcoming 3-day free, virtual event, ‘Time to Rise Summit’, here: https://bit.ly/4jGKd6I  You can purchase Tony’s book, ‘The Holy Grail of Investing: The World's Greatest Investors Reveal Their Ultimate Strategies for Financial Freedom’, here: https://amzn.to/4qPoID5  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: LinkedIn Talent Solutions - https://linkedin.com/doac   Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order  Function Health: https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health.

Tony Robbins, a world-renowned author, coach and entrepreneur, reveals the SINGLE question that defines your future, how trauma shapes identity, and how to control your mind, emotions, and decisions…FAST!  Tony Robbins is best known for transforming millions of lives through immersive events and frameworks. He advises world leaders and executives across 100+ companies and is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Awaken the Giant Within’ and ‘Unlimited Power’. He explains: ◼️The hidden question your future self wishes you’d asked sooner ◼️How chaos and childhood stress wire your default reactions ◼️Why your mind edits reality to keep you comfortable, not successful ◼️What feeling “lost” really means in the hero’s journey of your life ◼️How to turn emotional pressure into clarity, drive, and momentum 00:00 Intro   02:44 A Stranger Changed My Life Forever   05:54 You Only Experience the Life You Focus On   10:36 I Hate Suffering   13:51 The 'Self-Care' Revolution Is Making You Weak   15:26 The Scary Future of AI    27:17 If You Were 18 Now, What Would You Be Focusing On?   42:28 New Tools the Younger Generation Should Learn to Handle Stress   45:43 How to Get Better at Pattern Recognition   49:20 How to Get Into a Peak State   51:51 Ads   52:52 Individualism Is Making Us Depressed   1:06:22 How Your Needs Create Pain   1:15:23 Is It Possible to Change?   1:23:08 Ads   1:25:12 The Pattern of Successful People   1:34:04 How Did You Learn About Finance?   1:34:35 How Do I Become a Better Learner?   1:42:15 Love Is the Driving Force in Life   1:43:39 The Pattern Of Successful Businesses 1:46:55 Create Life on Your Terms   1:51:01 How Long Would Your Lifespan Be If You Could Choose?   1:54:01 What Happens When You Die   Follow Tony:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4sIREyw Facebook - https://bit.ly/4jG6Ckv X - https://bit.ly/49B7zWE  You can find out more about Tony’s upcoming 3-day free, virtual event, ‘Time to Rise Summit’, here: https://bit.ly/4jGKd6I  You can purchase Tony’s book, ‘The Holy Grail of Investing: The World's Greatest Investors Reveal Their Ultimate Strategies for Financial Freedom’, here: https://amzn.to/4qPoID5  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: LinkedIn Talent Solutions - https://linkedin.com/doac   Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order  Function Health: https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health.

fullTony Robbins: No One Is Ready For What's Coming! Why The Next Decade Will Break People!42896f11-12e6-4003-b24f-c0c15d91ddf1Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +00007221https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Glimpse of Heaven Read: Revelation 21:1-5, 9-11, 18-27 “I’d rather go to school than shovel the snow left behind from the blizzard,” Miguel grumbled. “Oh, it’s not so bad.” Dad pitched a large scoop of snow into the yard before he stopped and looked at their surroundings. “I think a heavy blanket of snow like this is pretty.” Miguel scanned the horizon. The snow twinkled in the sunlight like it was dusted with silver glitter. He squinted against the brightness and harrumphed. “All I see is work.” Miguel flexed his fingers in his cold, stiffened gloves, then he scraped the flat shovel blade across a patch of sidewalk hoping he could push the snow off the cement, rather than lift the heavy precipitation. “Scooping snow is worse than taking out stinky garbage.” Dad laughed. Miguel frowned. He wasn’t joking. He hefted another scoop and flung it into the yard. “I’d rather eat Brussel sprouts than shovel snow.” Now Dad would know he was serious because Miguel disliked Brussel sprouts. A lot. Again, Dad laughed. Miguel stopped. “I’m not joking.” His angry breaths came out in huffs of vapor. Dad stuck his shovel in a deep snow drift. “Shoveling, like any chore, is something that must be done, so you might as well do it with joy. Besides, seeing the ground covered in sparkling snow makes me think God is giving us a little glimpse of heaven’s glory, a reminder to believers of what we will see someday.” Miguel scrunched his brows. “What do you mean?” “Heaven is a beautiful place. The Bible says that when Jesus comes back to make everything new, the heavenly city where we’ll live will sparkle and shine with gold, crystal, and many jewels. Of course, it’s not the sun glistening on the ice crystals that makes heaven sparkle with beauty. It’s the glory of the Lord.” “Oh.” Miguel had learned about heaven’s splendor and God’s promise to believers at church, but he never thought about seeing that beauty on earth. He shielded his eyes with a hand and looked at the yards blanketed in snow. This time he appreciated the beauty around him. He smiled at the thought that it was just a small glimpse of the magnificence he’d see one day when he was in heaven surrounded by God’s light. –Rose Ross Zediker How about you? Do you see little glimpses of God’s light on earth that point to His promise of heaven? A rainbow after a thunderstorm. A sun dog in the bitter cold of winter. The shimmer of morning dew on green grass. A mirrored reflection off a crystal-clear lake. These are small reminders of the beauty that awaits those who trust in Jesus when He creates a bright, beautiful home for us with Him in heaven. Today's Key Verse: The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp. Revelation 21:23 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God is heaven’s light

Read: Revelation 21:1-5, 9-11, 18-27 “I’d rather go to school than shovel the snow left behind from the blizzard,” Miguel grumbled. “Oh, it’s not so bad.” Dad pitched a large scoop of snow into the yard before he stopped and looked at their surroundings. “I think a heavy blanket of snow like this is pretty.” Miguel scanned the horizon. The snow twinkled in the sunlight like it was dusted with silver glitter. He squinted against the brightness and harrumphed. “All I see is work.” Miguel flexed his fingers in his cold, stiffened gloves, then he scraped the flat shovel blade across a patch of sidewalk hoping he could push the snow off the cement, rather than lift the heavy precipitation. “Scooping snow is worse than taking out stinky garbage.” Dad laughed. Miguel frowned. He wasn’t joking. He hefted another scoop and flung it into the yard. “I’d rather eat Brussel sprouts than shovel snow.” Now Dad would know he was serious because Miguel disliked Brussel sprouts. A lot. Again, Dad laughed. Miguel stopped. “I’m not joking.” His angry breaths came out in huffs of vapor. Dad stuck his shovel in a deep snow drift. “Shoveling, like any chore, is something that must be done, so you might as well do it with joy. Besides, seeing the ground covered in sparkling snow makes me think God is giving us a little glimpse of heaven’s glory, a reminder to believers of what we will see someday.” Miguel scrunched his brows. “What do you mean?” “Heaven is a beautiful place. The Bible says that when Jesus comes back to make everything new, the heavenly city where we’ll live will sparkle and shine with gold, crystal, and many jewels. Of course, it’s not the sun glistening on the ice crystals that makes heaven sparkle with beauty. It’s the glory of the Lord.” “Oh.” Miguel had learned about heaven’s splendor and God’s promise to believers at church, but he never thought about seeing that beauty on earth. He shielded his eyes with a hand and looked at the yards blanketed in snow. This time he appreciated the beauty around him. He smiled at the thought that it was just a small glimpse of the magnificence he’d see one day when he was in heaven surrounded by God’s light. –Rose Ross Zediker How about you? Do you see little glimpses of God’s light on earth that point to His promise of heaven? A rainbow after a thunderstorm. A sun dog in the bitter cold of winter. The shimmer of morning dew on green grass. A mirrored reflection off a crystal-clear lake. These are small reminders of the beauty that awaits those who trust in Jesus when He creates a bright, beautiful home for us with Him in heaven. Today's Key Verse: The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp. Revelation 21:23 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God is heaven’s light

A Glimpse of Heaven ba00f63e-0ef8-4064-84c6-922ce8f3f9c8Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2026) Fr. Mike focuses on Leah's painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah's painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2026)2da8c2ac-9554-47de-8168-8ef30ee77695Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Interpreting Scripture (2026) How do Catholics interpret Scripture? Fr. Mike breaks down the three basic principles for interpreting Scripture: attentiveness to the content and unity of the whole Bible, reading Scripture within the living Tradition of the Church, and attentiveness to the analogy of Faith. These criteria allow the Church to interpret Scripture accurately and prevent us from taking Scripture out of context. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 109-114. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How do Catholics interpret Scripture? Fr. Mike breaks down the three basic principles for interpreting Scripture: attentiveness to the content and unity of the whole Bible, reading Scripture within the living Tradition of the Church, and attentiveness to the analogy of Faith. These criteria allow the Church to interpret Scripture accurately and prevent us from taking Scripture out of context. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 109-114. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 15: Interpreting Scripture (2026)47f127e4-64d9-4405-8e4f-da4ee0857a3eThu, 15 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Does God Allow Suffering?Why does God allow suffering, especially for good and innocent people who are trying to live faithfully? Many men assume suffering means something has gone wrong: a lack of faith, a mistake, or even abandonment by God. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt confront that assumption directly. Drawing from our own personal suffering they challenge the modern instinct to avoid pain at all costs and instead ask a more honest question: what if suffering is not evidence of God’s absence, but of His love and formation? The conversation moves beyond theory into the real struggles men face in marriage, fatherhood, prayer, and responsibility. John and Devin explore why men resist suffering, how pride and presumption distort our response to it, and what suffering actually produces when it is accepted rather than numbed or escaped. They also discuss why learning to suffer well is essential to becoming a strong, faithful Catholic man. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for deeper formation, exclusive content, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness:https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Get Devin Schadt’s book The Rule:https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/Coupon Code for 20% off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does God allow suffering, especially for good and innocent people who are trying to live faithfully? Many men assume suffering means something has gone wrong: a lack of faith, a mistake, or even abandonment by God. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt confront that assumption directly. Drawing from our own personal suffering they challenge the modern instinct to avoid pain at all costs and instead ask a more honest question: what if suffering is not evidence of God’s absence, but of His love and formation? The conversation moves beyond theory into the real struggles men face in marriage, fatherhood, prayer, and responsibility. John and Devin explore why men resist suffering, how pride and presumption distort our response to it, and what suffering actually produces when it is accepted rather than numbed or escaped. They also discuss why learning to suffer well is essential to becoming a strong, faithful Catholic man. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for deeper formation, exclusive content, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness:https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Get Devin Schadt’s book The Rule:https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/Coupon Code for 20% off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy Does God Allow Suffering?86ae476f-85cb-4e43-88c9-3a833e427adeWed, 14 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +00004332https://216.73.216.191/allTags#401: Not Everyone Wants to Follow Jesus📖 Scripture Matthew 2 & John 10:10 In today’s episode of Kids Bible Stories, we continue the Christmas story and discover that not everyone was happy about Jesus’ birth. While the Magi followed the star and worshiped Him, King Herod felt threatened and refused to bow down to the true King. When Herod realized that he had been outsmarted by the Magi, he was furious and gave orders to destroy all the boys in Bethlehem and the surrounding towns—hoping this terrible plan would get rid of Jesus. Through the story of the Magi, King Herod, and God’s unstoppable plan, kids will learn one important truth: not everyone wants to follow Jesus—some want to be their own king. Of course, there are many reasons people resist God, and it would take far more than one episode to explore them all. In this story, we focus on just one: the human desire to be our own god- thinking we know best. Jesus reminds us that He came to give us life to the full (John 10:10). Following Him isn’t about losing freedom—it’s about being rescued into a life filled with forgiveness, love, and joy. This episode invites kids to reflect on everyday choices—like patience, honesty, and humility—and to consider what it means to let Jesus be King of their hearts. ****PARENTS: I also want  you to know that I believe Scripture clearly teaches that only God can change a heart. It is the work of the Holy Spirit.   ‘“The biblical picture is that God does the decisive work of heart transplant and heart circumcision and heart unhardening, and we are immediately participants in this miracle as conscious, intentional, willing actors renouncing the old heart, cutting away with all of the opposition we can muster the old life, and embracing the new and feeding the new tenderness of heart on God’s word and by God’s Spirit.”-John Piper.  **** This is a great article you can read on this topic!***** with scripture cited so you can reference it.  🎁 This podcast is free because of the generosity of families like yours. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kbspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about advertising here.⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------SPECIAL THANKS and LINKS:----------------------- Please donate today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MercyShips.org/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit OmahaSteaks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout.

📖 Scripture Matthew 2 & John 10:10 In today’s episode of Kids Bible Stories, we continue the Christmas story and discover that not everyone was happy about Jesus’ birth. While the Magi followed the star and worshiped Him, King Herod felt threatened and refused to bow down to the true King. When Herod realized that he had been outsmarted by the Magi, he was furious and gave orders to destroy all the boys in Bethlehem and the surrounding towns—hoping this terrible plan would get rid of Jesus. Through the story of the Magi, King Herod, and God’s unstoppable plan, kids will learn one important truth: not everyone wants to follow Jesus—some want to be their own king. Of course, there are many reasons people resist God, and it would take far more than one episode to explore them all. In this story, we focus on just one: the human desire to be our own god- thinking we know best. Jesus reminds us that He came to give us life to the full (John 10:10). Following Him isn’t about losing freedom—it’s about being rescued into a life filled with forgiveness, love, and joy. This episode invites kids to reflect on everyday choices—like patience, honesty, and humility—and to consider what it means to let Jesus be King of their hearts. ****PARENTS: I also want  you to know that I believe Scripture clearly teaches that only God can change a heart. It is the work of the Holy Spirit.   ‘“The biblical picture is that God does the decisive work of heart transplant and heart circumcision and heart unhardening, and we are immediately participants in this miracle as conscious, intentional, willing actors renouncing the old heart, cutting away with all of the opposition we can muster the old life, and embracing the new and feeding the new tenderness of heart on God’s word and by God’s Spirit.”-John Piper.  **** This is a great article you can read on this topic!***** with scripture cited so you can reference it.  🎁 This podcast is free because of the generosity of families like yours. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kbspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about advertising here.⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------SPECIAL THANKS and LINKS:----------------------- Please donate today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MercyShips.org/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit OmahaSteaks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout.

full#401: Not Everyone Wants to Follow Jesus5abf3323-2bbc-4a8f-9250-b6dc267b8755Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000947https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2- Case #19 "Maid for More", PT 1A girls weekend in New Orleans turns into a nightmare after a fateful card game. Cozy up with your pup this season! Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 60% off your first box! Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to https://www.masachips.com/EXFILES and using code EXFILES. Check out Rocketmoney.com/exfiles Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals.  For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code EXFILES at Bubsnaturals.com Follow us on the gram @theBethea and @Exorcistfiles Sign up for the vault at exorcistfiles.supercast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A girls weekend in New Orleans turns into a nightmare after a fateful card game. Cozy up with your pup this season! Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 60% off your first box! Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to https://www.masachips.com/EXFILES and using code EXFILES. Check out Rocketmoney.com/exfiles Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals.  For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code EXFILES at Bubsnaturals.com Follow us on the gram @theBethea and @Exorcistfiles Sign up for the vault at exorcistfiles.supercast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullS2- Case #19 "Maid for More", PT 1833619dc-04e8-4bfd-ac76-4b8bac512938Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Grumbling Game Read: Psalm 78:10-22 "Remi,” said Mom, “will you come and dry these dishes, please?” Remi groaned. “Can’t Dayo do it?” he asked. “I’m sick of drying dishes!” Dayo rolled her eyes. “You’re always sick of one thing or another.” “We seem to get the ‘sick of something’ illness too often around here,” said Dad. “We’re about as bad as the Israelites, who complained constantly in spite of all the good things God did for them.” Mom nodded. “I have an idea for a game we can play to help us learn to stop grumbling and complaining. When one of us is caught saying we’re sick of something, we have to say one thing we’re thankful for about that same thing.” “Okay,” said Dayo. “You won’t catch me!” But all Remi said was, “Huh!” The next day, Dayo walked in from school with a bulging backpack. “I’m so sick of all this homework!” she said. “Oh really?” Remi grinned. “And what about your homework are you thankful for?” “Oh no!” Dayo smiled and shook her head. “I guess I’m thankful it helps me understand more of what we’re learning at school.” A bit later, Dayo bumped into her brother as he was walking to the table with a glass of milk. “Ugh, I’m so sick of you never watching where you’re going!” he said, grabbing a napkin to wipe the milk off his shirt. “I’m sorry, Remi.” Dayo smiled and fluttered her eyelashes. “But what about me are you thankful for?” Remi looked startled for a moment. “Well, I guess I’m thankful you’re not twins.” Dayo sputtered and started after him. “Okay, okay,” Remi said with a laugh, halting their chase around the kitchen table. “I’m thankful you always let me choose which shows we watch when I’m sick.” Dayo smiled. “That’s better.” “You guys seem to be getting the hang of this,” said Mom, who had overheard everything from the living room. “I think this grumbling game is helping you see the blessings God has put in your lives. When we focus on all He’s given us—and all Jesus has done for us—we may soon find there’s really nothing to complain about.” –Vera M. Hutchcroft How about you? Do you have a habit of grumbling and complaining? God was not pleased when the Israelites complained instead of trusting Him to care for them, and He’s not pleased when His children complain today. When you catch yourself grumbling, stop and remember all God has given you—including His own Son to save you from sin and always be with you. Then think of a reason to thank God for the thing you were complaining about. Today's Key Verse: Do everything without complaining or arguing. Philippians 2:14 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Turn complaints into thanks

Read: Psalm 78:10-22 "Remi,” said Mom, “will you come and dry these dishes, please?” Remi groaned. “Can’t Dayo do it?” he asked. “I’m sick of drying dishes!” Dayo rolled her eyes. “You’re always sick of one thing or another.” “We seem to get the ‘sick of something’ illness too often around here,” said Dad. “We’re about as bad as the Israelites, who complained constantly in spite of all the good things God did for them.” Mom nodded. “I have an idea for a game we can play to help us learn to stop grumbling and complaining. When one of us is caught saying we’re sick of something, we have to say one thing we’re thankful for about that same thing.” “Okay,” said Dayo. “You won’t catch me!” But all Remi said was, “Huh!” The next day, Dayo walked in from school with a bulging backpack. “I’m so sick of all this homework!” she said. “Oh really?” Remi grinned. “And what about your homework are you thankful for?” “Oh no!” Dayo smiled and shook her head. “I guess I’m thankful it helps me understand more of what we’re learning at school.” A bit later, Dayo bumped into her brother as he was walking to the table with a glass of milk. “Ugh, I’m so sick of you never watching where you’re going!” he said, grabbing a napkin to wipe the milk off his shirt. “I’m sorry, Remi.” Dayo smiled and fluttered her eyelashes. “But what about me are you thankful for?” Remi looked startled for a moment. “Well, I guess I’m thankful you’re not twins.” Dayo sputtered and started after him. “Okay, okay,” Remi said with a laugh, halting their chase around the kitchen table. “I’m thankful you always let me choose which shows we watch when I’m sick.” Dayo smiled. “That’s better.” “You guys seem to be getting the hang of this,” said Mom, who had overheard everything from the living room. “I think this grumbling game is helping you see the blessings God has put in your lives. When we focus on all He’s given us—and all Jesus has done for us—we may soon find there’s really nothing to complain about.” –Vera M. Hutchcroft How about you? Do you have a habit of grumbling and complaining? God was not pleased when the Israelites complained instead of trusting Him to care for them, and He’s not pleased when His children complain today. When you catch yourself grumbling, stop and remember all God has given you—including His own Son to save you from sin and always be with you. Then think of a reason to thank God for the thing you were complaining about. Today's Key Verse: Do everything without complaining or arguing. Philippians 2:14 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Turn complaints into thanks

The Grumbling Game 841703b4-2893-4e9d-9268-c035d68a01c8Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2026) Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac's blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac's blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2026)f3c0613f-f72d-4ecc-b738-dccf8735766eWed, 14 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: The Eternal Word of God (2026) Fr. Mike reflects on the sacredness of Scripture and why the Church venerates Scripture with great reverence. He helps us understand the mystery behind the powerful reality that God speaks to us through human authors. Most importantly, Fr. Mike reminds us that the eternal Word of God is both living and true. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 101-108. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike reflects on the sacredness of Scripture and why the Church venerates Scripture with great reverence. He helps us understand the mystery behind the powerful reality that God speaks to us through human authors. Most importantly, Fr. Mike reminds us that the eternal Word of God is both living and true. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 101-108. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 14: The Eternal Word of God (2026)8b3a1869-89d2-491a-ab04-d4fbb2655a15Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags How Old Is God? (Part 2) Read: Genesis 1:1-5; John 1:1-5 Hailey burst into applause as Liam finished saying the alphabet. “Dad, I think he’s finally got it!” “Does this mean you win your race with Jenny?” Dad asked. Hailey was trying to teach her brother the alphabet before her friend taught her dog how to sit and roll over. “Well, I need to prove to Jenny that Liam learned the alphabet first,” Hailey replied. “I’ll see if she can stop over.” When Jenny arrived, Hailey brought her into the kitchen. “Okay, Liam,” she said. “Say your ABCs, just like we practiced.” Liam took one look at Jenny, then giggled and shook his head. “Liam, come on! Please?” But Liam giggled again and covered his eyes, trying to get Jenny to play peek-a-boo. Hailey continued to coax him, but Liam refused to say one letter of the alphabet. “Ugh!” Hailey said after Jenny had left. “Why couldn’t Liam do what he was supposed to? Now Jenny doesn’t believe I taught him the alphabet.” “Well, just because Jenny doesn’t believe something doesn’t mean it’s not true,” said Dad. “I heard Liam say his ABCs.” “Yeah, but I need to prove it to Jenny to win our game.” Hailey sighed. “I wish I could prove more than that to her. As I was walking her out, I answered the question she asked me yesterday about how old God is. I told her God doesn’t have an age—that He always was, is, and will be. But Jenny said she’s not sure God even exists. I wish I could make her believe!” “Well, you can’t make anyone believe in God just by what you say, but maybe you can help Jenny think about it another way.” Dad tickled Liam’s tummy, and Liam giggled. “Would Liam be here if I never existed?” “Of course not. You’re his father, so without you, he wouldn’t exist either.” Dad nodded. “Because he’s my son, Liam points to the fact that I exist. Well, God has a Son too, and He points to the existence of His Father. Jesus came to earth to show us that God is real and that He loves us. By helping Jenny understand who Jesus is, you can help her see that God exists—and that He loves her so much He sent His Son to die for her.” –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Do you wish you could prove God exists? Perhaps you have friends or family members who don’t believe in God—or maybe you struggle to believe yourself. God reveals Himself in many ways, but the most important way is through His Son, Jesus, who came to earth and died for us. You and others can know God exists by knowing Jesus. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: In the beginning was the Word [Jesus], and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. John 1:1-2 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God exists—and He loves you

Read: Genesis 1:1-5; John 1:1-5 Hailey burst into applause as Liam finished saying the alphabet. “Dad, I think he’s finally got it!” “Does this mean you win your race with Jenny?” Dad asked. Hailey was trying to teach her brother the alphabet before her friend taught her dog how to sit and roll over. “Well, I need to prove to Jenny that Liam learned the alphabet first,” Hailey replied. “I’ll see if she can stop over.” When Jenny arrived, Hailey brought her into the kitchen. “Okay, Liam,” she said. “Say your ABCs, just like we practiced.” Liam took one look at Jenny, then giggled and shook his head. “Liam, come on! Please?” But Liam giggled again and covered his eyes, trying to get Jenny to play peek-a-boo. Hailey continued to coax him, but Liam refused to say one letter of the alphabet. “Ugh!” Hailey said after Jenny had left. “Why couldn’t Liam do what he was supposed to? Now Jenny doesn’t believe I taught him the alphabet.” “Well, just because Jenny doesn’t believe something doesn’t mean it’s not true,” said Dad. “I heard Liam say his ABCs.” “Yeah, but I need to prove it to Jenny to win our game.” Hailey sighed. “I wish I could prove more than that to her. As I was walking her out, I answered the question she asked me yesterday about how old God is. I told her God doesn’t have an age—that He always was, is, and will be. But Jenny said she’s not sure God even exists. I wish I could make her believe!” “Well, you can’t make anyone believe in God just by what you say, but maybe you can help Jenny think about it another way.” Dad tickled Liam’s tummy, and Liam giggled. “Would Liam be here if I never existed?” “Of course not. You’re his father, so without you, he wouldn’t exist either.” Dad nodded. “Because he’s my son, Liam points to the fact that I exist. Well, God has a Son too, and He points to the existence of His Father. Jesus came to earth to show us that God is real and that He loves us. By helping Jenny understand who Jesus is, you can help her see that God exists—and that He loves her so much He sent His Son to die for her.” –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Do you wish you could prove God exists? Perhaps you have friends or family members who don’t believe in God—or maybe you struggle to believe yourself. God reveals Himself in many ways, but the most important way is through His Son, Jesus, who came to earth and died for us. You and others can know God exists by knowing Jesus. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: In the beginning was the Word [Jesus], and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. John 1:1-2 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God exists—and He loves you

How Old Is God? (Part 2) df52b34d-fedd-4ca7-876a-08981bf5521eTue, 13 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2026) Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today's readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today's readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2026)0931203c-06d6-4158-b237-3e9d5c2f7bdaTue, 13 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: The Single Deposit of Faith (2026) In today’s “In Brief'' section, Fr. Mike reviews the relationship between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, emphasizing that both make up the single deposit of Faith. He also explains how the Magisterium is able to interpret authentically and authoritatively the Word of God. Lastly, he reminds us that the way the Church prays and lives, reveals who the Church is. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs are 96-100. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today’s “In Brief'' section, Fr. Mike reviews the relationship between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, emphasizing that both make up the single deposit of Faith. He also explains how the Magisterium is able to interpret authentically and authoritatively the Word of God. Lastly, he reminds us that the way the Church prays and lives, reveals who the Church is. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs are 96-100. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 13: The Single Deposit of Faith (2026)0fbf0fc5-c0b5-4f49-afab-82fc20defa85Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags265 - Is the Rosary SuperstitiousJesus specifically tells his followers not to babble in prayer. Many people believe that repetitive prayers like the Rosary might fall into this category. Worse, even those who love the Rosary can sometimes fall into mindless repetition. This is not good. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I explore why and how to properly pray repetitive prayer. What are the dangers, what is Our Lord warning against? How do we understand those dangers and react well when we pray our many Catholic repetitive prayers? How can you as a man lead your household well in these prayers? Also if you struggle with it, consider my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

Jesus specifically tells his followers not to babble in prayer. Many people believe that repetitive prayers like the Rosary might fall into this category. Worse, even those who love the Rosary can sometimes fall into mindless repetition. This is not good. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I explore why and how to properly pray repetitive prayer. What are the dangers, what is Our Lord warning against? How do we understand those dangers and react well when we pray our many Catholic repetitive prayers? How can you as a man lead your household well in these prayers? Also if you struggle with it, consider my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full265 - Is the Rosary Superstitiouscf415164-9c13-4c4f-a438-62143a5bd322Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPassive Income Expert: Buying A House Makes You Poorer Than Renting! Crypto Isn't A Smart InvestmentSerial investor JL COLLINS reveals why renting is smarter than buying, the biggest lies about investing, how tax and debt destroy wealth, and how small savings will TRANSFORM your life!  JL Collins is a financial educator best known for his book ‘The Simple Path to Wealth’, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. He’s also the author of the JL Collins blog, including the renowned ‘Stock Series’, and has been investing for over 4 decades. He explains:  ◼️How “F-You Money” changes every decision you make ◼️Why mortgages lock up opportunity and reduce long-term freedom ◼️Why index funds outperform almost everyone over a lifetime ◼️Why working harder doesn’t stop being broke ◼️Why financial independence is about control, not consumption 00:00 Intro   03:27 Common Misconceptions About Money   05:10 Financial Freedom   06:15 Successful People Often Have Trauma   13:11 Mental Benefits of Financial Security   14:22 What Is F.U. Money?   15:59 Buying a House Isn’t Always a Good Financial Idea   20:46 The Psychological Impact of Buying a House   22:00 Why Younger Generations Could Benefit From Flexible Living   25:32 The Easiest Path to Wealth   26:49 What’s Stopping You From Becoming Financially Independent   29:32 How Spending Habits Reflect Self-Esteem   31:30 Advice for Getting Out of Debt   36:03 Should I Invest in Bitcoin?   38:43 Should I Rush to Pay Off My Mortgage?   40:50 Interest Rates Explained   41:28 How Mortgages Work   42:36 How to Get a Good Interest Rate on Your Mortgage   46:37 Is It Safe to Invest in Stocks in the AI Era?   49:17 Emotional Impact of Investing Without Enough Money   52:33 Do Men Take More Investment Risks Than Women?   54:09 Ads   55:13 The Magic of Compounding Interest   1:02:38 What's the Point of Being Frugal If I Want to Enjoy Life?   1:03:35 Young People Don’t Care About Their Future Selves   1:07:08 Why You Should Invest for Your Children   1:10:28 How Much of My Income Should I Be Saving?   1:12:54 Deferring Taxes With Retirement Savings Plans   1:20:04 Index Funds vs Individual Stocks   1:27:39 The Beer Analogy (Stocks) 1:33:40 Don’t Sell When the Market Drops   1:35:09 Is Investing Just Gambling?   1:36:06 Are Financial Courses a Scam?   1:37:27 Ads   1:39:26 Do I Need a Financial Advisor?   1:42:13 What Does Your Portfolio Look Like?   1:43:19 What Are Bonds?   1:45:23 Asking ChatGPT the Ideal Path to Wealth   1:46:26 How Do I Earn More?   1:47:14 Why Failure Is Necessary for Growth   1:49:33 You Can Have a Small Income and Still Be Financially Free   1:59:53 What's Your Biggest Regret?   Follow JL Collins:  X - https://bit.ly/4jy2cfp  Instagram - https://bit.ly/49binMk  You can purchase JL’s book ‘The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life’, here: https://amzn.to/4aQvBPV  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Lucas Jones (poet and artist): https://www.instagram.com/lucassjoness/?hl=en Sponsors: Rubrik - To learn more, head to https://rubrik.com   Stan: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store

Serial investor JL COLLINS reveals why renting is smarter than buying, the biggest lies about investing, how tax and debt destroy wealth, and how small savings will TRANSFORM your life!  JL Collins is a financial educator best known for his book ‘The Simple Path to Wealth’, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. He’s also the author of the JL Collins blog, including the renowned ‘Stock Series’, and has been investing for over 4 decades. He explains:  ◼️How “F-You Money” changes every decision you make ◼️Why mortgages lock up opportunity and reduce long-term freedom ◼️Why index funds outperform almost everyone over a lifetime ◼️Why working harder doesn’t stop being broke ◼️Why financial independence is about control, not consumption 00:00 Intro   03:27 Common Misconceptions About Money   05:10 Financial Freedom   06:15 Successful People Often Have Trauma   13:11 Mental Benefits of Financial Security   14:22 What Is F.U. Money?   15:59 Buying a House Isn’t Always a Good Financial Idea   20:46 The Psychological Impact of Buying a House   22:00 Why Younger Generations Could Benefit From Flexible Living   25:32 The Easiest Path to Wealth   26:49 What’s Stopping You From Becoming Financially Independent   29:32 How Spending Habits Reflect Self-Esteem   31:30 Advice for Getting Out of Debt   36:03 Should I Invest in Bitcoin?   38:43 Should I Rush to Pay Off My Mortgage?   40:50 Interest Rates Explained   41:28 How Mortgages Work   42:36 How to Get a Good Interest Rate on Your Mortgage   46:37 Is It Safe to Invest in Stocks in the AI Era?   49:17 Emotional Impact of Investing Without Enough Money   52:33 Do Men Take More Investment Risks Than Women?   54:09 Ads   55:13 The Magic of Compounding Interest   1:02:38 What's the Point of Being Frugal If I Want to Enjoy Life?   1:03:35 Young People Don’t Care About Their Future Selves   1:07:08 Why You Should Invest for Your Children   1:10:28 How Much of My Income Should I Be Saving?   1:12:54 Deferring Taxes With Retirement Savings Plans   1:20:04 Index Funds vs Individual Stocks   1:27:39 The Beer Analogy (Stocks) 1:33:40 Don’t Sell When the Market Drops   1:35:09 Is Investing Just Gambling?   1:36:06 Are Financial Courses a Scam?   1:37:27 Ads   1:39:26 Do I Need a Financial Advisor?   1:42:13 What Does Your Portfolio Look Like?   1:43:19 What Are Bonds?   1:45:23 Asking ChatGPT the Ideal Path to Wealth   1:46:26 How Do I Earn More?   1:47:14 Why Failure Is Necessary for Growth   1:49:33 You Can Have a Small Income and Still Be Financially Free   1:59:53 What's Your Biggest Regret?   Follow JL Collins:  X - https://bit.ly/4jy2cfp  Instagram - https://bit.ly/49binMk  You can purchase JL’s book ‘The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life’, here: https://amzn.to/4aQvBPV  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Lucas Jones (poet and artist): https://www.instagram.com/lucassjoness/?hl=en Sponsors: Rubrik - To learn more, head to https://rubrik.com   Stan: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store

fullPassive Income Expert: Buying A House Makes You Poorer Than Renting! Crypto Isn't A Smart Investment5584a005-6c9e-4c7c-aa99-31bc3bfe6b81Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +00008115https://216.73.216.191/allTags How Old Is God? (Part 1) Read: Revelation 1:4-8 “A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z.” Hailey looked at her three-year-old brother. “Okay, Liam, now you try.” Liam looked like he was thinking intensely. “A!” he suddenly shouted, and then, after a pause, “Z!” “Ugh!” Hailey clapped a hand to her forehead in frustration. Dad, who was watching the whole thing, began to laugh. “I’m glad you think this is funny,” Hailey said. “I’ve been working with him for an hour, and he’s just not getting it.” “Why is it so important that he know the alphabet right now anyway?” asked Dad. “Jenny and I are having a race. If I can teach Liam the alphabet before she teaches her dog to sit and roll over, I get to pick the movie we watch this weekend.” Dad chuckled and shook his head. “You guys are silly.” Hailey laughed. “Yeah, I guess.” She sighed. “Yesterday Jenny asked me a question that made me feel really silly. She asked me how old God is. I didn’t know what to say.” Liam walked over to where Dad was sitting, and Dad picked him up and put him in his lap. “Well, Liam just told you the answer.” Hailey gave her dad a confused look. “But all he said was, ‘A, Z.’ That’s not a number.” “In the Bible, Jesus says He’s the Alpha and Omega—the beginning and end. Alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, like our A and Z. God is A to Z, just like Liam said. He always was, is, and will be. He doesn’t have an age.” “So God has no beginning or end?” Hailey asked. “That’s right.” Dad’s eyes twinkled. “And yet, He was born—and also died.” “But wait, you just said…” It took Hailey a moment to realize what Dad meant. “Oh, I get it—you’re talking about Jesus! He was born as a baby and died on the cross for us, and then He came back to life.” Dad nodded. “Jesus is God, who is eternal with no beginning or end, but He was willing to become human and die for us so we could have eternal life with Him.” –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Have you ever wondered how old God is? Unlike humans and everything else, God doesn’t have an age—there was never a time when He didn’t exist! But even though He has no beginning or end, Jesus still chose to be born on earth and die on the cross so we could be saved. When you trust in Him, He gives you a new life that will never end. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: God has no beginning or end

Read: Revelation 1:4-8 “A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z.” Hailey looked at her three-year-old brother. “Okay, Liam, now you try.” Liam looked like he was thinking intensely. “A!” he suddenly shouted, and then, after a pause, “Z!” “Ugh!” Hailey clapped a hand to her forehead in frustration. Dad, who was watching the whole thing, began to laugh. “I’m glad you think this is funny,” Hailey said. “I’ve been working with him for an hour, and he’s just not getting it.” “Why is it so important that he know the alphabet right now anyway?” asked Dad. “Jenny and I are having a race. If I can teach Liam the alphabet before she teaches her dog to sit and roll over, I get to pick the movie we watch this weekend.” Dad chuckled and shook his head. “You guys are silly.” Hailey laughed. “Yeah, I guess.” She sighed. “Yesterday Jenny asked me a question that made me feel really silly. She asked me how old God is. I didn’t know what to say.” Liam walked over to where Dad was sitting, and Dad picked him up and put him in his lap. “Well, Liam just told you the answer.” Hailey gave her dad a confused look. “But all he said was, ‘A, Z.’ That’s not a number.” “In the Bible, Jesus says He’s the Alpha and Omega—the beginning and end. Alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, like our A and Z. God is A to Z, just like Liam said. He always was, is, and will be. He doesn’t have an age.” “So God has no beginning or end?” Hailey asked. “That’s right.” Dad’s eyes twinkled. “And yet, He was born—and also died.” “But wait, you just said…” It took Hailey a moment to realize what Dad meant. “Oh, I get it—you’re talking about Jesus! He was born as a baby and died on the cross for us, and then He came back to life.” Dad nodded. “Jesus is God, who is eternal with no beginning or end, but He was willing to become human and die for us so we could have eternal life with Him.” –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Have you ever wondered how old God is? Unlike humans and everything else, God doesn’t have an age—there was never a time when He didn’t exist! But even though He has no beginning or end, Jesus still chose to be born on earth and die on the cross so we could be saved. When you trust in Him, He gives you a new life that will never end. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: God has no beginning or end

How Old Is God? (Part 1) 48b2df12-1dbc-4a20-98bd-5da6e30375d8Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2026) Today, we read about the story of Isaac and Rebekah's marriage, and Fr. Mike reflects on God's constant providence in our lives, even when we don't see it. Today's readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we read about the story of Isaac and Rebekah's marriage, and Fr. Mike reflects on God's constant providence in our lives, even when we don't see it. Today's readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2026)4a32cbd4-112f-46a7-ab44-63a545d025d4Mon, 12 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Receiving Dogmas (2026) How do we come to accept the binding truths of the Faith? Fr. Mike explains how the dogmas of the Faith are boundaries designed to help us know God and ourselves accurately. He invites us to see these boundaries as lights along our path that enable us to love God and fully do his will. If we can understand that these dogmas are guided by love, we can come to receive them as gifts for the salvation of our souls. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 88-95. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How do we come to accept the binding truths of the Faith? Fr. Mike explains how the dogmas of the Faith are boundaries designed to help us know God and ourselves accurately. He invites us to see these boundaries as lights along our path that enable us to love God and fully do his will. If we can understand that these dogmas are guided by love, we can come to receive them as gifts for the salvation of our souls. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 88-95. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 12: Receiving Dogmas (2026)96745be7-e55b-42dd-8cbb-23d896d21ccdMon, 12 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Benchwarmer Read: 1 Samuel 23:14-18 “I’m quitting basketball,” Tyler announced flatly as his dad entered the room. “Quitting?” asked Dad. “But you could hardly wait to join the team!” Tyler frowned. “I’m just a benchwarmer. Coach Adams hardly ever lets me play.” “Well, no, he hasn’t yet, but he told me you have great potential.” “If I’m so great, why doesn’t he let me play more?” asked Tyler. “Because the older players have more experience, and Coach Adams is naturally going to use his best players when it’s necessary for a win.” “I can play as well as they can,” Tyler said. “At least, I could if I got to play in more games. Basketball is almost over for the year!” “Just be patient,” said Dad. “We all need to wait patiently sometimes.” Tyler crossed his arms. “I’ve waited long enough!” Dad scratched his chin. “Do you remember King David in the Bible? He was a benchwarmer too.” Tyler rolled his eyes. “Dad, King David never played basketball! It didn’t exist back then.” “No, but you could say he was a benchwarmer for a long time. When David was just a young boy, the prophet Samuel anointed him to be king, but he had to wait about twenty years before he actually became king.” “Yeah, but being king is an important thing, and it was something God said would happen,” Tyler said. “I don’t think God really cares if I play basketball or not.” “I think He does,” said Dad. “He gave us our gifts, and He uses them to shape us to be more like Jesus. Learning to play basketball involves more than just dribbling and shooting. A good player also knows when it’s best to take a shot or pass the ball, and that requires skills that take time and patience to develop. I think God is using this experience to teach you to be more patient. Then you’ll be a better basketball player and a more mature Christian.” Tyler nodded thoughtfully, then stood up. “How about a little one-on-one, Dad?” Dad smiled. “You’re not quitting?” “Not me,” said Tyler. “I love basketball, and I want to keep getting better.” He grinned. “I just hope it doesn’t take me twenty years to get into more games!” –Joyce R. Lee How about you? Do you feel like a benchwarmer? Perhaps your coach isn’t letting you play or your parents won’t let you do something you think you’re ready for. When things like that happen, remember that Jesus uses everyday experiences to shape you to be more like Him. Think about what He might be teaching you in the situation you’re dealing with. Then trust Him to give you patience as He helps you learn and grow. Today's Key Verse: But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Learn to be patient

Read: 1 Samuel 23:14-18 “I’m quitting basketball,” Tyler announced flatly as his dad entered the room. “Quitting?” asked Dad. “But you could hardly wait to join the team!” Tyler frowned. “I’m just a benchwarmer. Coach Adams hardly ever lets me play.” “Well, no, he hasn’t yet, but he told me you have great potential.” “If I’m so great, why doesn’t he let me play more?” asked Tyler. “Because the older players have more experience, and Coach Adams is naturally going to use his best players when it’s necessary for a win.” “I can play as well as they can,” Tyler said. “At least, I could if I got to play in more games. Basketball is almost over for the year!” “Just be patient,” said Dad. “We all need to wait patiently sometimes.” Tyler crossed his arms. “I’ve waited long enough!” Dad scratched his chin. “Do you remember King David in the Bible? He was a benchwarmer too.” Tyler rolled his eyes. “Dad, King David never played basketball! It didn’t exist back then.” “No, but you could say he was a benchwarmer for a long time. When David was just a young boy, the prophet Samuel anointed him to be king, but he had to wait about twenty years before he actually became king.” “Yeah, but being king is an important thing, and it was something God said would happen,” Tyler said. “I don’t think God really cares if I play basketball or not.” “I think He does,” said Dad. “He gave us our gifts, and He uses them to shape us to be more like Jesus. Learning to play basketball involves more than just dribbling and shooting. A good player also knows when it’s best to take a shot or pass the ball, and that requires skills that take time and patience to develop. I think God is using this experience to teach you to be more patient. Then you’ll be a better basketball player and a more mature Christian.” Tyler nodded thoughtfully, then stood up. “How about a little one-on-one, Dad?” Dad smiled. “You’re not quitting?” “Not me,” said Tyler. “I love basketball, and I want to keep getting better.” He grinned. “I just hope it doesn’t take me twenty years to get into more games!” –Joyce R. Lee How about you? Do you feel like a benchwarmer? Perhaps your coach isn’t letting you play or your parents won’t let you do something you think you’re ready for. When things like that happen, remember that Jesus uses everyday experiences to shape you to be more like Him. Think about what He might be teaching you in the situation you’re dealing with. Then trust Him to give you patience as He helps you learn and grow. Today's Key Verse: But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Learn to be patient

The Benchwarmer 69a06ac0-ee36-4fe7-920d-c1b7207aacf0Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2026) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2026)fdfcc4bc-b6aa-419d-8969-bb1f5830c60cSun, 11 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: Sources of Divine Revelation (2026) Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teaching that divine revelation consists of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and emphasizes why both sources are of equal importance in the Faith. He also clarifies the difference between Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to receive with docility the teachings and directives of the Magisterium of the Church, trusting in the authority of the Pope and the bishops. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 80-87. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teaching that divine revelation consists of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and emphasizes why both sources are of equal importance in the Faith. He also clarifies the difference between Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to receive with docility the teachings and directives of the Magisterium of the Church, trusting in the authority of the Pope and the bishops. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 80-87. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 11: Sources of Divine Revelation (2026)f5799ee4-5641-440d-9457-f59fb5bb19dcSun, 11 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEpisode 123143: 1/11/26 Two Traps Homily from the The Baptism of the Lord The traps of believing we are God's advisors...or His performers. Baptism changes us. It begins an entirely new life in each one of us. And yet, when we approach the Lord, we can be tempted to act, not as God's adopted children, but as His counselors or his performers. Mass Readings from January 11, 2026:Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Matthew 3:13-17

Homily from the The Baptism of the Lord The traps of believing we are God's advisors...or His performers. Baptism changes us. It begins an entirely new life in each one of us. And yet, when we approach the Lord, we can be tempted to act, not as God's adopted children, but as His counselors or his performers. Mass Readings from January 11, 2026:Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Matthew 3:13-17

fullEpisode 123143: 1/11/26 Two Traps92bf9433-151f-49dd-88e9-28df9ede5378Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags No Regrets Read: Philippians 3:12-16 “I don’t think I did well on that history test today—I should have studied more,” Breonna said as she followed Mom into a store. “And then Shirina got upset when I said her skirt looked like one you used to wear in high school. I meant it as a compliment, but she didn’t take it that way. I tried to explain and say I was sorry, but I still feel bad about it.” Breonna sighed. “What a horrible day!” “Well, don’t dwell on it, honey,” said Mom. “Now you’ll know better next time.” “But I should have known better this time!” Breonna picked a pair of shoes and tried them on. “Hey, these are exactly what I want! Can I get them?” “It’s up to you,” said Mom. “You’re spending your own money. But this is our first stop—you might find something else in another store.” Yet Breonna was so sure she wanted the shoes that she not only bought them but also decided to wear them. In another store, they saw the same shoes again—on sale. Breonna was dismayed. “I should have waited! I could have saved money.” “Well, it’s too late now. You’re already wearing the ones you bought, so you can’t return them.” In store after store, Breonna continued to mope. Finally, Mom took some bills out of her purse and handed them to Breonna. “Here. This covers what you paid for the shoes.” Breonna gaped at the money. “But you told me to wait, and I didn’t listen! Why should you pay for them?” “Because I want you to enjoy your shoes—and I want to help you understand that because of God’s grace, you don’t have to live with regret. Grace is giving someone what they don’t deserve, and Jesus did that for us when He died to take the punishment for our sin. Because of His grace, we can trust that He will bring good out of everything that happens in our lives, even things we mess up. Instead of going over and over what we should have done differently, we can learn from our mistakes and move on. We can enjoy life with Him now instead of reliving the past.” Breonna smiled and put the money in her pocket. “Thanks, Mom.” –Hazel W. Marett How about you? Do you dwell on past mistakes and what you should have done differently? Maybe you got a bad grade because you didn’t study, or you failed to help someone when you had the chance. Learn from your mistakes so you don’t make them in the future, but then put them behind you. Jesus saved you by dying on the cross, and He wants you to look forward to a life full of peace and joy with Him. Today's Key Verse: Forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead, I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Don’t dwell on past mistakes

Read: Philippians 3:12-16 “I don’t think I did well on that history test today—I should have studied more,” Breonna said as she followed Mom into a store. “And then Shirina got upset when I said her skirt looked like one you used to wear in high school. I meant it as a compliment, but she didn’t take it that way. I tried to explain and say I was sorry, but I still feel bad about it.” Breonna sighed. “What a horrible day!” “Well, don’t dwell on it, honey,” said Mom. “Now you’ll know better next time.” “But I should have known better this time!” Breonna picked a pair of shoes and tried them on. “Hey, these are exactly what I want! Can I get them?” “It’s up to you,” said Mom. “You’re spending your own money. But this is our first stop—you might find something else in another store.” Yet Breonna was so sure she wanted the shoes that she not only bought them but also decided to wear them. In another store, they saw the same shoes again—on sale. Breonna was dismayed. “I should have waited! I could have saved money.” “Well, it’s too late now. You’re already wearing the ones you bought, so you can’t return them.” In store after store, Breonna continued to mope. Finally, Mom took some bills out of her purse and handed them to Breonna. “Here. This covers what you paid for the shoes.” Breonna gaped at the money. “But you told me to wait, and I didn’t listen! Why should you pay for them?” “Because I want you to enjoy your shoes—and I want to help you understand that because of God’s grace, you don’t have to live with regret. Grace is giving someone what they don’t deserve, and Jesus did that for us when He died to take the punishment for our sin. Because of His grace, we can trust that He will bring good out of everything that happens in our lives, even things we mess up. Instead of going over and over what we should have done differently, we can learn from our mistakes and move on. We can enjoy life with Him now instead of reliving the past.” Breonna smiled and put the money in her pocket. “Thanks, Mom.” –Hazel W. Marett How about you? Do you dwell on past mistakes and what you should have done differently? Maybe you got a bad grade because you didn’t study, or you failed to help someone when you had the chance. Learn from your mistakes so you don’t make them in the future, but then put them behind you. Jesus saved you by dying on the cross, and He wants you to look forward to a life full of peace and joy with Him. Today's Key Verse: Forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead, I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Don’t dwell on past mistakes

No Regrets bd049b79-ef32-4d00-8bd4-8e07e5202bb0Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2026) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2026)3cd71b1e-9dd4-43dd-92ec-665c8d87db54Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: The Apostolic Tradition (2026) The Gospel was handed on in two ways — orally and in writing. Both Scripture and Tradition are sources of Divine Revelation. Fr. Mike describes how the first apostles left bishops as their successors, passing down to them their teaching authority, and this apostolic succession is preserved until the end of time. The passing on of the Faith isn’t something reserved for bishops but something we are all called to participate in. Through the Holy Spirit, God’s Word is present and active in the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 74-79. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Gospel was handed on in two ways — orally and in writing. Both Scripture and Tradition are sources of Divine Revelation. Fr. Mike describes how the first apostles left bishops as their successors, passing down to them their teaching authority, and this apostolic succession is preserved until the end of time. The passing on of the Faith isn’t something reserved for bishops but something we are all called to participate in. Through the Holy Spirit, God’s Word is present and active in the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 74-79. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 10: The Apostolic Tradition (2026)04db80c4-5fc2-430c-b5d9-ab12e99fce46Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsstop dating for butterfliesHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares a part two to our last episode, 'I wish someone told me this in my 20's.' Ally mainly focuses on and dives deep into the difference between chemistry and compatibility in relationships. "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." Proverbs 31:30 _____________________________________________  ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Give your skin a rest with clean, clinically tested skincare from OSEA. Use code 'COFFEE' for 10% off your first order sitewide ➤ https://oseamalibu.com ☆ Elevate your morning with Everyday Dose, coffee plus benefits. Use code 'CWCOI' for 61% off your first order ➤ https://www.everydaydose.com ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares a part two to our last episode, 'I wish someone told me this in my 20's.' Ally mainly focuses on and dives deep into the difference between chemistry and compatibility in relationships. "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." Proverbs 31:30 _____________________________________________  ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Give your skin a rest with clean, clinically tested skincare from OSEA. Use code 'COFFEE' for 10% off your first order sitewide ➤ https://oseamalibu.com ☆ Elevate your morning with Everyday Dose, coffee plus benefits. Use code 'CWCOI' for 61% off your first order ➤ https://www.everydaydose.com ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullstop dating for butterfliesc48e0e38-5595-46cc-9b14-00d9b84795d8Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat We're Leaving Behind in 2025 | Girls Gone BibleGGGGB :) this weeks episode is ALLLL about what we're leaving behind in 2025 and what we're bringing into 2026! we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year. Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GGB. Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids' vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB (https://hiyahealth.com/GGB). Osea Nourish your skin with clean, clinically tested formulas made from seaweed and active botanicals. Get 10% off your order with code GGB at OseaMalibu.com. NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb (https://learn.nocd.com/ggb) IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer). Tovala Simplify dinner with Tovala's smart oven and ready-to-cook meals. Get a free Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times at Tovala.com/GGB using code GGB. GGGGB :) this weeks episode is ALLLL about what we're leaving behind in 2025 and what we're bringing into 2026! we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year. Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GGB. Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids' vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB (https://hiyahealth.com/GGB). Osea Nourish your skin with clean, clinically tested formulas made from seaweed and active botanicals. Get 10% off your order with code GGB at OseaMalibu.com. NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb (https://learn.nocd.com/ggb) IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer). Tovala GGGGB :) this weeks episode is ALLLL about what we're leaving behind in 2025 and what we're bringing into 2026! we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at https://Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year. Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at https://Zocdoc.com/GGB. Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids' vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB (https://hiyahealth.com/GGB). Osea Nourish your skin with clean, clinically tested formulas made from seaweed and active botanicals. Get 10% off your order with code GGB at https://OseaMalibu.com. NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb (https://learn.nocd.com/ggb) IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant-based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer). Tovala Simplify dinner with Tovala's smart oven and ready-to-cook meals. Get a free Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times at Tovala.com/GGB using code GGB.

GGGGB :) this weeks episode is ALLLL about what we're leaving behind in 2025 and what we're bringing into 2026! we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year. Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GGB. Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids' vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB (https://hiyahealth.com/GGB). Osea Nourish your skin with clean, clinically tested formulas made from seaweed and active botanicals. Get 10% off your order with code GGB at OseaMalibu.com. NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb (https://learn.nocd.com/ggb) IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer). Tovala Simplify dinner with Tovala's smart oven and ready-to-cook meals. Get a free Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times at Tovala.com/GGB using code GGB. GGGGB :) this weeks episode is ALLLL about what we're leaving behind in 2025 and what we're bringing into 2026! we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year. Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GGB. Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids' vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB (https://hiyahealth.com/GGB). Osea Nourish your skin with clean, clinically tested formulas made from seaweed and active botanicals. Get 10% off your order with code GGB at OseaMalibu.com. NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb (https://learn.nocd.com/ggb) IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer). Tovala GGGGB :) this weeks episode is ALLLL about what we're leaving behind in 2025 and what we're bringing into 2026! we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to strengthen your faith and find peace throughout your day. Download the app at https://Glorify-app.com/ggb and get full access for just $29.99 for the entire year. Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at https://Zocdoc.com/GGB. Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids' vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB (https://hiyahealth.com/GGB). Osea Nourish your skin with clean, clinically tested formulas made from seaweed and active botanicals. Get 10% off your order with code GGB at https://OseaMalibu.com. NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb (https://learn.nocd.com/ggb) IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant-based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer (http://GCU.edu/MyOffer). Tovala Simplify dinner with Tovala's smart oven and ready-to-cook meals. Get a free Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times at Tovala.com/GGB using code GGB.

fullWhat We're Leaving Behind in 2025 | Girls Gone Bible7a93995b-3d31-482c-801a-8787ef5e8e47Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Your Food Could Be Making You Depressed! How Diet Impacts Mental Health!Dr. Chris Palmer is a psychiatrist and leading expert on the connection between metabolism and mental health. His groundbreaking work highlights the pivotal role diet plays in mental disorders. In today’s moment, Dr. Palmer shares dietary changes you can make today that could lead to profound improvements in your overall well-being and mood. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/JTq59S9qlZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/SE2kCvgrlZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Chris Palmer: https://www.chrispalmermd.com/

Dr. Chris Palmer is a psychiatrist and leading expert on the connection between metabolism and mental health. His groundbreaking work highlights the pivotal role diet plays in mental disorders. In today’s moment, Dr. Palmer shares dietary changes you can make today that could lead to profound improvements in your overall well-being and mood. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/JTq59S9qlZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/SE2kCvgrlZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Chris Palmer: https://www.chrispalmermd.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Your Food Could Be Making You Depressed! How Diet Impacts Mental Health!5d9eb7c3-10ef-42f0-b727-1bb357750d76Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +00001726https://216.73.216.191/allTags What’s in a Name? Read: Proverbs 22:1; Isaiah 56:5; 1 John 3:1 Alexis rushed into the house. “Mom! Bree’s mom and new baby sister are home now! She’s so cute, and her name is Arabella. I love that name! How do people decide what to name their babies?” “Well, some are named after a family member or a person the parents admire, and sometimes parents choose a name for its meaning.” Alexis was surprised. “Names have meanings?” “Most do,” said Mom. “For instance, Alexis means ‘helper’ or ‘defender.’ I can show you a website where you can search for names and their meanings if you want.” “Oh, yes please!” So Alexis and Mom looked up several names together. Bree meant “strength,” and Arabella meant “yielding to prayer.” They even looked up Dad’s name—Matthew—which meant “gift of God.” “Did you know the Bible says it’s better to choose a good name than to choose great wealth?” Mom asked as they got up from the computer. “But we don’t choose our own names,” said Alexis. “Parents give them to us.” “You’re right. You didn’t choose the name Dad and I gave you—you received it when you were born into our family. And there’s another name you’ve received that’s even more important.” “There is?” asked Alexis. “What’s that?” “When you trusted Jesus Christ as your Savior, you became part of His family and received His name—Christian, which means ‘little Christ.’ That name means He’s made you a new person and that you have His righteousness, or goodness. Your new name means you belong to Him.” “Really?” Alexis smiled. “I didn’t realize that’s what Christian meant.” Mom nodded. “In the Bible, God even renamed some people when He called them to follow Him. Abram became Abraham, Sarai became Sarah, and Simon became Peter. Their new names had special meanings that told others God had made them new people and was using them to show others who He was.” Mom smiled at Alexis. “He’s doing the same with us as Christians, shaping us to be like Jesus so we can point others toward Him. When we trust Him to help us speak and act in ways that show others who He is, we’re choosing to let people know us by the good name He’s given us.” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Do you know where your name comes from? Were you named after a special person or given your name because of what it means? We can’t choose our names at birth, but the best name of all is one anyone can have by trusting in Jesus and becoming part of God’s family. The name Christian means that Jesus has saved you and made you a new person. Let others know your new name by showing God’s love in all you say and do. Today's Key Verse: A good name is to be chosen over great wealth; favor is better than silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Choose to have a good name

Read: Proverbs 22:1; Isaiah 56:5; 1 John 3:1 Alexis rushed into the house. “Mom! Bree’s mom and new baby sister are home now! She’s so cute, and her name is Arabella. I love that name! How do people decide what to name their babies?” “Well, some are named after a family member or a person the parents admire, and sometimes parents choose a name for its meaning.” Alexis was surprised. “Names have meanings?” “Most do,” said Mom. “For instance, Alexis means ‘helper’ or ‘defender.’ I can show you a website where you can search for names and their meanings if you want.” “Oh, yes please!” So Alexis and Mom looked up several names together. Bree meant “strength,” and Arabella meant “yielding to prayer.” They even looked up Dad’s name—Matthew—which meant “gift of God.” “Did you know the Bible says it’s better to choose a good name than to choose great wealth?” Mom asked as they got up from the computer. “But we don’t choose our own names,” said Alexis. “Parents give them to us.” “You’re right. You didn’t choose the name Dad and I gave you—you received it when you were born into our family. And there’s another name you’ve received that’s even more important.” “There is?” asked Alexis. “What’s that?” “When you trusted Jesus Christ as your Savior, you became part of His family and received His name—Christian, which means ‘little Christ.’ That name means He’s made you a new person and that you have His righteousness, or goodness. Your new name means you belong to Him.” “Really?” Alexis smiled. “I didn’t realize that’s what Christian meant.” Mom nodded. “In the Bible, God even renamed some people when He called them to follow Him. Abram became Abraham, Sarai became Sarah, and Simon became Peter. Their new names had special meanings that told others God had made them new people and was using them to show others who He was.” Mom smiled at Alexis. “He’s doing the same with us as Christians, shaping us to be like Jesus so we can point others toward Him. When we trust Him to help us speak and act in ways that show others who He is, we’re choosing to let people know us by the good name He’s given us.” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Do you know where your name comes from? Were you named after a special person or given your name because of what it means? We can’t choose our names at birth, but the best name of all is one anyone can have by trusting in Jesus and becoming part of God’s family. The name Christian means that Jesus has saved you and made you a new person. Let others know your new name by showing God’s love in all you say and do. Today's Key Verse: A good name is to be chosen over great wealth; favor is better than silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Choose to have a good name

What’s in a Name? 126746bd-d396-44d8-bf17-86f3a96cbfb3Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2026) Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2026)47e58f8f-f80d-4025-970a-5052d2c2f7b1Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: The Fullness of Revelation (2026) In our Catechism reading today we learn how out of love, God has fully revealed himself by sending his Son, Jesus Christ who established God’s covenant forever. We also learn that the Son is the Father’s definitive Word, but this Word has not yet been made completely explicit. Fr. Mike explains how private revelations may not claim to add to the Faith and must not contradict the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 65-73. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In our Catechism reading today we learn how out of love, God has fully revealed himself by sending his Son, Jesus Christ who established God’s covenant forever. We also learn that the Son is the Father’s definitive Word, but this Word has not yet been made completely explicit. Fr. Mike explains how private revelations may not claim to add to the Faith and must not contradict the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 65-73. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 9: The Fullness of Revelation (2026)75cb064c-684b-48a7-acd9-2c8d3d78fa24Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#953 - Luke 19:11-27 – 10 MinasThis episode is part 43 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus tells a story of a man who wants ot be king, who goes away to make himself king and leaves 10 servants each with 3 months wages. They each handle it differently. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-19-10-minas/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 43 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus tells a story of a man who wants ot be king, who goes away to make himself king and leaves 10 servants each with 3 months wages. They each handle it differently. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-19-10-minas/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#953 - Luke 19:11-27 – 10 Minasc838904a-0811-4f07-a7fd-9d38e4d540a7Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000780https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" Fr. Mike jumps into the mystery of Knives Out, not to solve the murder but to understand the truest mission of the priesthood. In the midst of Hollywood's fascination with Catholicism, they've often had trouble capturing an honest representation of Catholics. However, Fr. Mike explores the success of Rian Johnson's appropriate casting and display of a priest in the midst of impossible odds. Find out what Fr. Mike loved about the film and why he thinks, this time, Hollywood got it right!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike jumps into the mystery of Knives Out, not to solve the murder but to understand the truest mission of the priesthood. In the midst of Hollywood's fascination with Catholicism, they've often had trouble capturing an honest representation of Catholics. However, Fr. Mike explores the success of Rian Johnson's appropriate casting and display of a priest in the midst of impossible odds. Find out what Fr. Mike loved about the film and why he thinks, this time, Hollywood got it right!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery"a6d4731b-3924-416e-b5fe-fc2803e02de3Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7 Truths Men Were Never Taught to UnderstandMen who are trying to be disciplined, responsible, and successful still feel internally restless, scattered, or dissatisfied. They work harder, set better goals, and chase improvement, yet something underneath remains unresolved. The problem is not effort. It’s formation. Many men were never given a clear vision of what masculinity is ordered toward, only pressure to perform and compete without understanding who they are or why they strive. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt name seven hard truths most men are not prepared for, truths about identity, discipline, interior life, spiritual warfare, vocation, marriage, and suffering. These are non-negotiables that reorder a man’s interior world and reshape how he lives, loves, and leads within his vocation. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman Plus for deeper formation and exclusive content:https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 📘 Get Devin Schadt’s book The Rule (Sophia Institute Press):https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ Coupon Code: Gentleman20Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men who are trying to be disciplined, responsible, and successful still feel internally restless, scattered, or dissatisfied. They work harder, set better goals, and chase improvement, yet something underneath remains unresolved. The problem is not effort. It’s formation. Many men were never given a clear vision of what masculinity is ordered toward, only pressure to perform and compete without understanding who they are or why they strive. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt name seven hard truths most men are not prepared for, truths about identity, discipline, interior life, spiritual warfare, vocation, marriage, and suffering. These are non-negotiables that reorder a man’s interior world and reshape how he lives, loves, and leads within his vocation. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman Plus for deeper formation and exclusive content:https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 📘 Get Devin Schadt’s book The Rule (Sophia Institute Press):https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ Coupon Code: Gentleman20Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full7 Truths Men Were Never Taught to Understandfc6b8694-9fba-4e0a-aa67-5488c4d7eb17Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +00004458https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTop Insulin Expert: Insulin Is More Dangerous Than Sugar! This Will Strip Fat Faster Than Anything!No.1 Health Doctor Benjamin Bikman breaks down keto, insulin resistance, sugar addiction, and calorie counting, and the ONE test that predicts weight gain! Dr Benjamin Bikman is a metabolic scientist and researcher focused on the link between insulin resistance and chronic disease. He is Professor of Cell Biology at Brigham Young University and Co-founder of Insulin IQ.  Follow Dr Benjamin: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3MGLKNH X - https://bit.ly/3N6hziZ  Website - https://bit.ly/491iGI6  He explains: ◼️Why shrinking fat cells depends on lowering insulin, not eating less ◼️How ketones act as a brain fuel that kills hunger and boosts metabolism ◼️Why constant carb intake traps energy and makes willpower fail ◼️How GLP-1 drugs may worsen muscle loss and long-term metabolic health ◼️Why a fasting insulin test reveals problems years before diabetes [00:00] What Should People Focus on for 2026 When It Comes to Diet? [02:32] What Is Metabolism? [07:18] Why Calorie Counting Doesn't Work [09:57] Ketones and Fat Loss [22:37] How the Liver Decides What to Do With Fat [25:09] Is Keto Sustainable? [27:15] Could Keto Help With Eating Disorders and Sugar Addiction? [30:24] The Effects of Keto on the Heart [32:54] Should You Take Exogenous Ketones? [38:04] Is Keto Suitable for Women? [44:36] The Perfect Diet and Lifestyle for 2026 [51:12] Steve’s Ketone Levels After a Keto Shot [57:04] Ads [58:40] Continuing the Perfect Lifestyle for 2026 [59:42] When Not to Do Keto [01:05:48] How Cancers Use Sugar for Energy [01:10:36] Are Vitamins and Supplements Contributing to Obesity? [01:21:19] Thoughts on Ozempic and GLP-1s [01:26:05] Ads [01:32:58] What’s the Best Sweetener to Use? [01:34:57] Collagen Peptides [01:37:03] Creatine [01:38:06] How to Get Rid of Stubborn Fat for Good [01:45:23] How Stress Contributes to Weight Gain [01:49:31] Check Your Testosterone Levels [01:51:39] What Tests Can We Do at Home? [01:52:49] If You Could Have One Thing for Life, What Would It Be? The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

No.1 Health Doctor Benjamin Bikman breaks down keto, insulin resistance, sugar addiction, and calorie counting, and the ONE test that predicts weight gain! Dr Benjamin Bikman is a metabolic scientist and researcher focused on the link between insulin resistance and chronic disease. He is Professor of Cell Biology at Brigham Young University and Co-founder of Insulin IQ.  Follow Dr Benjamin: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3MGLKNH X - https://bit.ly/3N6hziZ  Website - https://bit.ly/491iGI6  He explains: ◼️Why shrinking fat cells depends on lowering insulin, not eating less ◼️How ketones act as a brain fuel that kills hunger and boosts metabolism ◼️Why constant carb intake traps energy and makes willpower fail ◼️How GLP-1 drugs may worsen muscle loss and long-term metabolic health ◼️Why a fasting insulin test reveals problems years before diabetes [00:00] What Should People Focus on for 2026 When It Comes to Diet? [02:32] What Is Metabolism? [07:18] Why Calorie Counting Doesn't Work [09:57] Ketones and Fat Loss [22:37] How the Liver Decides What to Do With Fat [25:09] Is Keto Sustainable? [27:15] Could Keto Help With Eating Disorders and Sugar Addiction? [30:24] The Effects of Keto on the Heart [32:54] Should You Take Exogenous Ketones? [38:04] Is Keto Suitable for Women? [44:36] The Perfect Diet and Lifestyle for 2026 [51:12] Steve’s Ketone Levels After a Keto Shot [57:04] Ads [58:40] Continuing the Perfect Lifestyle for 2026 [59:42] When Not to Do Keto [01:05:48] How Cancers Use Sugar for Energy [01:10:36] Are Vitamins and Supplements Contributing to Obesity? [01:21:19] Thoughts on Ozempic and GLP-1s [01:26:05] Ads [01:32:58] What’s the Best Sweetener to Use? [01:34:57] Collagen Peptides [01:37:03] Creatine [01:38:06] How to Get Rid of Stubborn Fat for Good [01:45:23] How Stress Contributes to Weight Gain [01:49:31] Check Your Testosterone Levels [01:51:39] What Tests Can We Do at Home? [01:52:49] If You Could Have One Thing for Life, What Would It Be? The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

fullTop Insulin Expert: Insulin Is More Dangerous Than Sugar! This Will Strip Fat Faster Than Anything!1215e032-ba96-4772-80ef-48049934d9f9Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +00007319https://216.73.216.191/allTags Why We’re Here Read: Galatians 5:13-14 “Hey, Caleb!” Josh shouted when they got off the bus. “I almost forgot! Tomorrow I’m going to Planet Pizza, and I was wondering if you—” “I’d love to go!” Caleb started running toward his house before Josh could finish his sentence. “I’ll ask my mom!” That night, Caleb asked his mom about going to Planet Pizza with Josh. “Of course you can go,” said Mom. “I just spoke with Josh’s dad, and I’m glad you want to help.” Help? thought Caleb. I’ll always help eat pizza! The next day, a long line of people waited outside Planet Pizza. “Whoa!” said Caleb. “I hope we get a table. I’m starving!” Josh gave Caleb a funny look. “Not like they are,” he said. “Follow me.” They walked to the front of the line. “Hi, Josh!” said the man at the door. “Who’s your friend?” “Hey, Pastor Eric. This is Caleb. He came to help serve lunch.” “Help serve?” Caleb was confused. “I thought we came to eat!” “We will.” Josh handed Caleb a pair of gloves. “After everyone else is served first.” Josh ran to the table of pizzas. “Our church is buying pizza and passing it out as part of our food drive this month. It’s why we’re here!” “You mean we don’t get to eat pizza until after we’re done serving everyone else?” Josh handed Caleb a stack of plates. “I think you’ll make it.” Soon Pastor Eric let in the line of people, and Caleb and Josh helped serve slices of pizza to everyone who came in. “My name’s Tommy,” one boy said. “I’ve never had pizza here before. Is it good?” “Good?” exclaimed Caleb. “It’s the best! Here, sausage is my favorite.” After everyone was served, Pastor Eric prayed for the meal. “Dear God, thank you for this pizza and for every person here, and thank you for sending Your Son, Jesus, to die for us. Help us see the ways we can serve those around us and show others Your love. Amen.” Caleb lifted his head just as Tommy took his first bite. “This pizza is the best!” he said. Caleb smiled and slid his own piece of pizza across the table. “Here, Tommy. You can have mine too.” “Really?” asked Tommy. “Really,” said Caleb. “It’s why I’m here.” –Kelly Carlson How about you? Do you serve others? Or do you always put your own needs before everyone else’s? Even though He’s Creator of the universe, Jesus came to earth to serve and give His life for us. Ask Him to help you see the ways you can serve others and show them His love. Today, find at least one person who could use your help and serve them before you serve yourself. Today's Key Verse: For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Serve others

Read: Galatians 5:13-14 “Hey, Caleb!” Josh shouted when they got off the bus. “I almost forgot! Tomorrow I’m going to Planet Pizza, and I was wondering if you—” “I’d love to go!” Caleb started running toward his house before Josh could finish his sentence. “I’ll ask my mom!” That night, Caleb asked his mom about going to Planet Pizza with Josh. “Of course you can go,” said Mom. “I just spoke with Josh’s dad, and I’m glad you want to help.” Help? thought Caleb. I’ll always help eat pizza! The next day, a long line of people waited outside Planet Pizza. “Whoa!” said Caleb. “I hope we get a table. I’m starving!” Josh gave Caleb a funny look. “Not like they are,” he said. “Follow me.” They walked to the front of the line. “Hi, Josh!” said the man at the door. “Who’s your friend?” “Hey, Pastor Eric. This is Caleb. He came to help serve lunch.” “Help serve?” Caleb was confused. “I thought we came to eat!” “We will.” Josh handed Caleb a pair of gloves. “After everyone else is served first.” Josh ran to the table of pizzas. “Our church is buying pizza and passing it out as part of our food drive this month. It’s why we’re here!” “You mean we don’t get to eat pizza until after we’re done serving everyone else?” Josh handed Caleb a stack of plates. “I think you’ll make it.” Soon Pastor Eric let in the line of people, and Caleb and Josh helped serve slices of pizza to everyone who came in. “My name’s Tommy,” one boy said. “I’ve never had pizza here before. Is it good?” “Good?” exclaimed Caleb. “It’s the best! Here, sausage is my favorite.” After everyone was served, Pastor Eric prayed for the meal. “Dear God, thank you for this pizza and for every person here, and thank you for sending Your Son, Jesus, to die for us. Help us see the ways we can serve those around us and show others Your love. Amen.” Caleb lifted his head just as Tommy took his first bite. “This pizza is the best!” he said. Caleb smiled and slid his own piece of pizza across the table. “Here, Tommy. You can have mine too.” “Really?” asked Tommy. “Really,” said Caleb. “It’s why I’m here.” –Kelly Carlson How about you? Do you serve others? Or do you always put your own needs before everyone else’s? Even though He’s Creator of the universe, Jesus came to earth to serve and give His life for us. Ask Him to help you see the ways you can serve others and show them His love. Today, find at least one person who could use your help and serve them before you serve yourself. Today's Key Verse: For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Serve others

Why We’re Here 2e8afb56-6f60-4032-8b4b-8350e22d22d7Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2026) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today's readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today's readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2026)91099b6e-956e-467c-8a53-106700f043ceThu, 08 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: God Forms His People (2026) God chose Abraham and made him the “father of a multitude of nations.” Then God formed Israel as his people, freeing them from slavery in Egypt. Fr. Mike explains why God reveals himself in stages, and through the prophets who are honored as saints, he continues to form his people in the hope of salvation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 59-64. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God chose Abraham and made him the “father of a multitude of nations.” Then God formed Israel as his people, freeing them from slavery in Egypt. Fr. Mike explains why God reveals himself in stages, and through the prophets who are honored as saints, he continues to form his people in the hope of salvation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 59-64. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 8: God Forms His People (2026)2f1f8be2-61f7-41d6-949f-557497e36c08Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#400: Man in the MirrorJames 1:19-25 Today's story reminds us that if we hear God's word but don't actually obey, then we are like a man who looks in the mirror, walks away, and forgets what he looks like.  I try to connect the dots for the kids in a way they will understand and be able to apply this story to their own lives.  I hope you all enjoy! ---------------------- 🎁 This podcast is free because of the generosity of families like yours. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kbspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan ✨ Plus, don’t miss Kids Bible Stories Bedtime and Kids Bible Stories Español — both free wherever you listen! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about advertising here.⁠⁠ ---------------------SPECIAL THANKS and LINKS:----------------------- Please donate today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠MercyShips.org/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit OmahaSteaks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout.

James 1:19-25 Today's story reminds us that if we hear God's word but don't actually obey, then we are like a man who looks in the mirror, walks away, and forgets what he looks like.  I try to connect the dots for the kids in a way they will understand and be able to apply this story to their own lives.  I hope you all enjoy! ---------------------- 🎁 This podcast is free because of the generosity of families like yours. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kbspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan ✨ Plus, don’t miss Kids Bible Stories Bedtime and Kids Bible Stories Español — both free wherever you listen! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about advertising here.⁠⁠ ---------------------SPECIAL THANKS and LINKS:----------------------- Please donate today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠MercyShips.org/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit OmahaSteaks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout.

full#400: Man in the Mirror67f69df8-501c-416f-9d99-1544bcad339aWed, 07 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000674https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTammy Comer on Deliverance, Breaking A Generational Curse and HealingTammy Comer returns to the Exorcist Files. After years of chronic illness and no medical explanation, Tammy Comer ultimately found healing through deliverance. In an incredible testimony told in Season 1 of the Exorcist Files, Tammy's story challenged the notion that Christians cannot face demonic assault. She returns to the show to talk about her story, how it's changed her and how she has seen healing through deliverance in others. Thank you to our sponsors! Remi- Go to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES at checkout for 50% off. Babbel- Learn a new Language and get up to 55% off your subscription at Babbel.com.com/exfiles Graza- Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/EXFILES and use promo code EXFILES today for 10% off your first order! Cowboy Collostrum- Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES Want more content? Ask Me Anythings Or Just Support The Show?- Join the Vault! Exorcistfiles.supercast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tammy Comer returns to the Exorcist Files. After years of chronic illness and no medical explanation, Tammy Comer ultimately found healing through deliverance. In an incredible testimony told in Season 1 of the Exorcist Files, Tammy's story challenged the notion that Christians cannot face demonic assault. She returns to the show to talk about her story, how it's changed her and how she has seen healing through deliverance in others. Thank you to our sponsors! Remi- Go to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES at checkout for 50% off. Babbel- Learn a new Language and get up to 55% off your subscription at Babbel.com.com/exfiles Graza- Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/EXFILES and use promo code EXFILES today for 10% off your first order! Cowboy Collostrum- Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code EXFILES at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/EXFILES Want more content? Ask Me Anythings Or Just Support The Show?- Join the Vault! Exorcistfiles.supercast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullTammy Comer on Deliverance, Breaking A Generational Curse and Healing4a0ea8ec-2955-4599-9d6f-09318fe1bbefWed, 07 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Big Brother Read: Acts 16:19-25 Josiah felt like his head was going to explode. “Get married! You’re going to get married? To Ryan? But what about Dad?” “Josiah, you know that after your dad left, he married someone else. He won’t be back,” Mom said quietly. “I thought you liked Ryan.” “Not for a dad! And I definitely don’t want Brenner and Simon for brothers either.” Josiah stomped to his room, fighting back tears. The next day they went to church, and Josiah, who normally loved going, was sad all morning. After class his teacher, Mr. Park, asked what was wrong. “Mom’s getting married again,” Josiah told him. “The guy she’s marrying already has two sons. I don’t want someone else’s dad! I’ve got to get away.” He sank down into his seat. “I’m going to leave—for good! If they get married, I’ll never be happy here.” “Do you think you’ll find happiness someplace else?” asked Mr. Park. Josiah shrugged. “I sure won’t find it here!” Mr. Park sat down next to him. “You know, Josiah, happiness isn’t something you find. It’s rooted in the joy that comes from trusting in Jesus—from knowing He’s good and rejoicing in all He’s done for you, even through tears. The Bible tells us that Paul and Silas sang even though they were in prison. You know Jesus and have the hope of eternal life with Him, so you can be joyful too, even when things are hard.” Josiah sighed, and Mr. Park patted his shoulder. “I know it will be difficult at first, but I’ll be here if you need someone to talk to. And you can talk to Jesus about it too. Trust Him to give you patience and show your family His love. Your little sister will need her big brother, and your new stepbrothers will need help too—it will be difficult for them as well as for you.” Josiah hesitated. “I guess you’re right,” he murmured. “Give your future stepfather a chance to be part of the family,” said Mr. Park. “He loves the Lord, and I know he loves all of you.” Josiah was quiet a moment, then asked, “Will you pray for me?” Mr. Park smiled. “Of course.” They bowed their heads, and Mr. Park asked God to give Josiah comfort, peace, and joy. –Agnes Livezey How about you? Is something in your life making you unhappy? Are you doing all you can to get away from it? Running away from problems doesn’t bring joy. That only comes from trusting Jesus. Trust Him to be with you and help you through whatever is troubling you. Trust Him to help you show His love to those around you, even in difficult times. Trust Him to fill you with the joy of knowing Him. Today's Key Verse: Those who trust the Lord will be joyful. Proverbs 16:20 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus for joy

Read: Acts 16:19-25 Josiah felt like his head was going to explode. “Get married! You’re going to get married? To Ryan? But what about Dad?” “Josiah, you know that after your dad left, he married someone else. He won’t be back,” Mom said quietly. “I thought you liked Ryan.” “Not for a dad! And I definitely don’t want Brenner and Simon for brothers either.” Josiah stomped to his room, fighting back tears. The next day they went to church, and Josiah, who normally loved going, was sad all morning. After class his teacher, Mr. Park, asked what was wrong. “Mom’s getting married again,” Josiah told him. “The guy she’s marrying already has two sons. I don’t want someone else’s dad! I’ve got to get away.” He sank down into his seat. “I’m going to leave—for good! If they get married, I’ll never be happy here.” “Do you think you’ll find happiness someplace else?” asked Mr. Park. Josiah shrugged. “I sure won’t find it here!” Mr. Park sat down next to him. “You know, Josiah, happiness isn’t something you find. It’s rooted in the joy that comes from trusting in Jesus—from knowing He’s good and rejoicing in all He’s done for you, even through tears. The Bible tells us that Paul and Silas sang even though they were in prison. You know Jesus and have the hope of eternal life with Him, so you can be joyful too, even when things are hard.” Josiah sighed, and Mr. Park patted his shoulder. “I know it will be difficult at first, but I’ll be here if you need someone to talk to. And you can talk to Jesus about it too. Trust Him to give you patience and show your family His love. Your little sister will need her big brother, and your new stepbrothers will need help too—it will be difficult for them as well as for you.” Josiah hesitated. “I guess you’re right,” he murmured. “Give your future stepfather a chance to be part of the family,” said Mr. Park. “He loves the Lord, and I know he loves all of you.” Josiah was quiet a moment, then asked, “Will you pray for me?” Mr. Park smiled. “Of course.” They bowed their heads, and Mr. Park asked God to give Josiah comfort, peace, and joy. –Agnes Livezey How about you? Is something in your life making you unhappy? Are you doing all you can to get away from it? Running away from problems doesn’t bring joy. That only comes from trusting Jesus. Trust Him to be with you and help you through whatever is troubling you. Trust Him to help you show His love to those around you, even in difficult times. Trust Him to fill you with the joy of knowing Him. Today's Key Verse: Those who trust the Lord will be joyful. Proverbs 16:20 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus for joy

Big Brother 8cc9790c-c95f-45b3-951d-6507a48359faWed, 07 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2026) Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God's covenant with Abram, and how it points to God's immense love for us. Today's readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God's covenant with Abram, and how it points to God's immense love for us. Today's readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2026)7f34bd29-4816-49a0-b090-af605f44da7aWed, 07 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God Reveals Himself (2026) God reveals himself to man and gives us the capacity to know and love him beyond our own natural abilities. From the very beginning, even after the first sin of Adam and Eve, God made himself known to human beings and gave us a promise of redemption. Fr. Mike explains how God’s covenant with Noah offers hope for salvation and unity that are only made possible in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 50-58. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God reveals himself to man and gives us the capacity to know and love him beyond our own natural abilities. From the very beginning, even after the first sin of Adam and Eve, God made himself known to human beings and gave us a promise of redemption. Fr. Mike explains how God’s covenant with Noah offers hope for salvation and unity that are only made possible in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 50-58. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 7: God Reveals Himself (2026)401a1230-a680-4e1a-9239-6018cee53d2bWed, 07 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Getting Ready Read: Matthew 24:35-51 Madelyn picked up the tissues and old drawings off the floor and threw them in the trash can. As she was making her bed, her little sister Aria ran into the room. Madelyn’s dad followed her. “Grandma’s coming!” Aria yelled. She had already told all her friends and teachers at preschool, and she still wanted to tell someone else the good news. “I know, Aria.” Madelyn picked up a toy and set it on her shelf. “That’s why I’m cleaning my room.” Aria bounced up on the bed, wrinkling the neatly spread covers. “Aria,” Madelyn said, frowning as she watched her hard work being destroyed, “why don’t you go watch TV?” The little girl beamed. “I can’t. I have to get ready for Grandma!” “By bouncing on the bed I just made?” Madelyn asked with a sigh. Dad smiled and lifted Aria off the bed. “That reminds me of someone else who’s coming too.” Aria’s eyes grew wide. “Someone else is coming? Who?” “Jesus!” Dad said. “We can be just as excited about His coming as we are about Grandma’s. And just like Madelyn is tidying her room for Grandma’s visit, we have to prepare for Jesus’s return. Like you said, Aria, we can’t just sit around watching TV when a visitor is coming!” “How do we prepare for Jesus’s coming, Dad?” Madelyn asked. “First we need to get our hearts ready. We do that by trusting Jesus to forgive our sin. Then we need to do what Aria’s been doing. We need to tell others about Him and let them know He’s coming again so they can get their hearts ready too.” Aria looked around the room. “Madelyn’s room is ready for Grandma, but I know some of my friends at school aren’t ready for Jesus. I’ll tell them about Him on Monday so they can get ready too!” “Good idea,” Dad said. “He’s the only one who can make our hearts as clean as your sister’s room.” Madelyn smiled and grabbed Aria’s hand. “Come on, Aria. Let’s go watch for Grandma’s car!” –Jessica Kleeberger How about you? What do you do when a friend or family member is coming to visit? Clean your room? Plan fun things to do together? It’s exciting when someone comes to visit—and when Jesus comes again, it will be even more exciting! Will you be prepared for Him? Make sure your heart is ready by trusting Him to make you clean. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Then tell others the good news of what Jesus has done for you! Today's Key Verse: Always be ready. You don’t know the day your Lord will come. Matthew 24:42 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Be ready for Jesus’s coming

Read: Matthew 24:35-51 Madelyn picked up the tissues and old drawings off the floor and threw them in the trash can. As she was making her bed, her little sister Aria ran into the room. Madelyn’s dad followed her. “Grandma’s coming!” Aria yelled. She had already told all her friends and teachers at preschool, and she still wanted to tell someone else the good news. “I know, Aria.” Madelyn picked up a toy and set it on her shelf. “That’s why I’m cleaning my room.” Aria bounced up on the bed, wrinkling the neatly spread covers. “Aria,” Madelyn said, frowning as she watched her hard work being destroyed, “why don’t you go watch TV?” The little girl beamed. “I can’t. I have to get ready for Grandma!” “By bouncing on the bed I just made?” Madelyn asked with a sigh. Dad smiled and lifted Aria off the bed. “That reminds me of someone else who’s coming too.” Aria’s eyes grew wide. “Someone else is coming? Who?” “Jesus!” Dad said. “We can be just as excited about His coming as we are about Grandma’s. And just like Madelyn is tidying her room for Grandma’s visit, we have to prepare for Jesus’s return. Like you said, Aria, we can’t just sit around watching TV when a visitor is coming!” “How do we prepare for Jesus’s coming, Dad?” Madelyn asked. “First we need to get our hearts ready. We do that by trusting Jesus to forgive our sin. Then we need to do what Aria’s been doing. We need to tell others about Him and let them know He’s coming again so they can get their hearts ready too.” Aria looked around the room. “Madelyn’s room is ready for Grandma, but I know some of my friends at school aren’t ready for Jesus. I’ll tell them about Him on Monday so they can get ready too!” “Good idea,” Dad said. “He’s the only one who can make our hearts as clean as your sister’s room.” Madelyn smiled and grabbed Aria’s hand. “Come on, Aria. Let’s go watch for Grandma’s car!” –Jessica Kleeberger How about you? What do you do when a friend or family member is coming to visit? Clean your room? Plan fun things to do together? It’s exciting when someone comes to visit—and when Jesus comes again, it will be even more exciting! Will you be prepared for Him? Make sure your heart is ready by trusting Him to make you clean. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Then tell others the good news of what Jesus has done for you! Today's Key Verse: Always be ready. You don’t know the day your Lord will come. Matthew 24:42 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Be ready for Jesus’s coming

Getting Ready 4fbc0da9-2216-49c6-a7c2-447cec46a02eTue, 06 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2026) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2026)b4873191-2829-4cb0-981a-b36ec4e78f19Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2026) Congratulations, you've completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God's plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you've completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God's plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2026)70cc3d7c-f74c-4fc6-a80a-9d0eaef29519Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Knowing God With Certainty (2026) Today’s reading is a summation of what we have learned so far. Man is made for God, and we are born with a capacity for knowing God. Using our senses, listening to our consciences, and employing our gift of reason, we can know with certainty that God exists. Fr. Mike explains how we live freely only in communion with our Creator, even if we are limited in our capacity of comprehension. Knowing this compels us to share our faith in God with those who do not yet believe. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 44-49. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today’s reading is a summation of what we have learned so far. Man is made for God, and we are born with a capacity for knowing God. Using our senses, listening to our consciences, and employing our gift of reason, we can know with certainty that God exists. Fr. Mike explains how we live freely only in communion with our Creator, even if we are limited in our capacity of comprehension. Knowing this compels us to share our faith in God with those who do not yet believe. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 44-49. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 6: Knowing God With Certainty (2026)8de36ba0-160d-4141-b6b0-9d1b661d081eTue, 06 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDopamine Expert: Short Form Videos Are Frying! People Don't Understand This Is A Dopamine Disaster!Dopamine expert DR ANNA LEMBKE reveals how addiction is hijacking your brain, why dopamine addiction is rising fast, the danger of social media, porn, AI, GLP-1 drugs, and how to regain control FAST! Dr Anna Lembke is Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. She has spent over 25 years treating patients with substance and behavioral addictions and is the bestselling author of “Dopamine Nation”.  She explains: ◼️Why endless pleasure quietly trains your brain to feel worse, not better ◼️How digital habits replace real connection with instant validation ◼️Why dopamine spikes always come with a hidden crash ◼️How easy comfort erodes discipline, motivation, and intimacy ◼️The practical reset that restores balance and control 00:00 Intro 03:05 Dopamine and Overabundance 04:22 How to Shake Bad Habits 06:16 Why Are Harmful Substances Addictive? 07:15 The Dangers of AI Simulating Human Connection 12:54 Sex Addiction Case Study 19:29 Elon Musk's Age of Abundance 22:23 We're Entertaining Ourselves to Death 23:35 How Our Brain Processes Pleasure and Pain 28:51 Why Do We Fall Off Our Good Habits? 30:40 When Are We Most Susceptible to Self-Destructive Behaviours 31:53 Who Is More Vulnerable to Addiction? 32:59 Link Between Addiction and People With ADHD 34:26 Link Between Childhood Trauma and Addiction 35:57 Parents Soothing Child’s Emotions With Technology 37:24 AI Replacing Parenting 40:05 Are You Hopeful People Will See the Downsides of AI? 43:23 Social Media Trials 45:12 Ads 46:07 The Science Behind How to Get Rid of Bad Habits 53:31 Is Addictive Personality a Real Thing? 54:20 4-Week Resolutions 56:24 Psychological Strategies for Adopting Good Habits 59:00 How to Trick Your Brain to Enjoy Doing Hard Things 01:02:06 How to Avoid Relapse 01:04:23 Is It Possible to Become Addicted to Good Things Too? 01:05:11 Daily Routines to Kick the Habit 01:07:10 The "Count Back" Trick to Start New Habits 01:10:24 Ads 01:12:24 Brains of Addicted vs. Non-Addicted People 01:17:42 Dopamine Research That Stood Out for You 01:19:22 Impact of Dopamine Addiction on Personal Relationships 01:22:52 Dopamine Agonist Drugs 01:26:27 Dopamine Release Associated With Learning and Impediments 01:32:13 Radical Honesty 01:37:06 What Is Agency and Why Does It Matter 01:38:58 The Biggest Problem With New Year’s Resolutions Follow Dr Anna Website - https://bit.ly/4pS0ckD Stanford Medicine - https://stan.md/4oXiyzq  You can purchase Dr Anna’s book, ‘The Official Dopamine Nation Workbook: A Practical Guide to Overcoming Addiction in the Age of Indulgence’, here: https://amzn.to/4oZKEdl  The Diary Of A CEO:  ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Intuit - If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25-30% off

Dopamine expert DR ANNA LEMBKE reveals how addiction is hijacking your brain, why dopamine addiction is rising fast, the danger of social media, porn, AI, GLP-1 drugs, and how to regain control FAST! Dr Anna Lembke is Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. She has spent over 25 years treating patients with substance and behavioral addictions and is the bestselling author of “Dopamine Nation”.  She explains: ◼️Why endless pleasure quietly trains your brain to feel worse, not better ◼️How digital habits replace real connection with instant validation ◼️Why dopamine spikes always come with a hidden crash ◼️How easy comfort erodes discipline, motivation, and intimacy ◼️The practical reset that restores balance and control 00:00 Intro 03:05 Dopamine and Overabundance 04:22 How to Shake Bad Habits 06:16 Why Are Harmful Substances Addictive? 07:15 The Dangers of AI Simulating Human Connection 12:54 Sex Addiction Case Study 19:29 Elon Musk's Age of Abundance 22:23 We're Entertaining Ourselves to Death 23:35 How Our Brain Processes Pleasure and Pain 28:51 Why Do We Fall Off Our Good Habits? 30:40 When Are We Most Susceptible to Self-Destructive Behaviours 31:53 Who Is More Vulnerable to Addiction? 32:59 Link Between Addiction and People With ADHD 34:26 Link Between Childhood Trauma and Addiction 35:57 Parents Soothing Child’s Emotions With Technology 37:24 AI Replacing Parenting 40:05 Are You Hopeful People Will See the Downsides of AI? 43:23 Social Media Trials 45:12 Ads 46:07 The Science Behind How to Get Rid of Bad Habits 53:31 Is Addictive Personality a Real Thing? 54:20 4-Week Resolutions 56:24 Psychological Strategies for Adopting Good Habits 59:00 How to Trick Your Brain to Enjoy Doing Hard Things 01:02:06 How to Avoid Relapse 01:04:23 Is It Possible to Become Addicted to Good Things Too? 01:05:11 Daily Routines to Kick the Habit 01:07:10 The "Count Back" Trick to Start New Habits 01:10:24 Ads 01:12:24 Brains of Addicted vs. Non-Addicted People 01:17:42 Dopamine Research That Stood Out for You 01:19:22 Impact of Dopamine Addiction on Personal Relationships 01:22:52 Dopamine Agonist Drugs 01:26:27 Dopamine Release Associated With Learning and Impediments 01:32:13 Radical Honesty 01:37:06 What Is Agency and Why Does It Matter 01:38:58 The Biggest Problem With New Year’s Resolutions Follow Dr Anna Website - https://bit.ly/4pS0ckD Stanford Medicine - https://stan.md/4oXiyzq  You can purchase Dr Anna’s book, ‘The Official Dopamine Nation Workbook: A Practical Guide to Overcoming Addiction in the Age of Indulgence’, here: https://amzn.to/4oZKEdl  The Diary Of A CEO:  ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Intuit - If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25-30% off

fullDopamine Expert: Short Form Videos Are Frying! People Don't Understand This Is A Dopamine Disaster!83209613-4e7f-4208-99d7-3d0af8554d4eMon, 05 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +00006393https://216.73.216.191/allTags Plug It In Read: Isaiah 55:10-11; James 1:21-25 “Mom, I can’t get the toaster to work!” called William. Receiving no answer, he went to the small office where his mother was working on her computer. “I want to make some toast, but the toaster’s not working,” he said. “It won’t heat up.” Mom shuffled through papers on her desk. “Is it plugged in?” “Umm…it always is, isn’t it?” William sighed. “I’ll go check.” He went back to the kitchen. “Oops!” he said when he found the cord nestled against the wall. “No wonder it didn’t work.” He plugged in the toaster, put a piece of raisin bread into it, and was soon enjoying perfectly browned, buttered toast. The next morning, William shared his toaster incident with his class at church. Their teacher, Mr. Scott, smiled. “William, your story reminds me of an important truth.” He picked up his Bible. “I’m sure you all know you should read your Bible every day, right?” Heads nodded. “While that’s good to do, did you know that just reading the Bible isn’t enough? What you read needs to be plugged into your life.” “Plugged into my life?” asked Lena. “What do you mean by that? The Bible doesn’t have a cord!” She and some of the other kids giggled. “When something is plugged in, it’s used to make a change,” Mr. Scott replied. “Toasters change bread. Vacuum cleaners change carpet. Phones and other devices change what we see and hear. When we trust in Jesus, we receive the Holy Spirit, and He changes us. One of the ways He does that is by helping us understand and obey God’s Word.” “So when we read the Bible, the Holy Spirit plugs it into our lives?” William asked. Mr. Scott nodded. “The Holy Spirit uses the truth of God’s Word to change us and make us more like Jesus. As you learn more and more about Jesus by reading the Bible, your thoughts and actions will be affected.” Mr. Scott smiled at the class. “So keep reading your Bible and learning more about what it says at church, but don’t stop there! Trust God to help you plug it into your life so others can see the love of Jesus in all you say and do.” –Janice M. Jones How about you? Is the Bible plugged into your life? It’s good to read it on your own and study it with others at church, but just reading and studying it isn’t enough. What it says needs to affect how you live your life, and that can only happen through the Holy Spirit. As you read and learn about God’s Word, trust Him to plug it into your life so your attitudes and actions reflect Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: The Holy Spirit changes you

Read: Isaiah 55:10-11; James 1:21-25 “Mom, I can’t get the toaster to work!” called William. Receiving no answer, he went to the small office where his mother was working on her computer. “I want to make some toast, but the toaster’s not working,” he said. “It won’t heat up.” Mom shuffled through papers on her desk. “Is it plugged in?” “Umm…it always is, isn’t it?” William sighed. “I’ll go check.” He went back to the kitchen. “Oops!” he said when he found the cord nestled against the wall. “No wonder it didn’t work.” He plugged in the toaster, put a piece of raisin bread into it, and was soon enjoying perfectly browned, buttered toast. The next morning, William shared his toaster incident with his class at church. Their teacher, Mr. Scott, smiled. “William, your story reminds me of an important truth.” He picked up his Bible. “I’m sure you all know you should read your Bible every day, right?” Heads nodded. “While that’s good to do, did you know that just reading the Bible isn’t enough? What you read needs to be plugged into your life.” “Plugged into my life?” asked Lena. “What do you mean by that? The Bible doesn’t have a cord!” She and some of the other kids giggled. “When something is plugged in, it’s used to make a change,” Mr. Scott replied. “Toasters change bread. Vacuum cleaners change carpet. Phones and other devices change what we see and hear. When we trust in Jesus, we receive the Holy Spirit, and He changes us. One of the ways He does that is by helping us understand and obey God’s Word.” “So when we read the Bible, the Holy Spirit plugs it into our lives?” William asked. Mr. Scott nodded. “The Holy Spirit uses the truth of God’s Word to change us and make us more like Jesus. As you learn more and more about Jesus by reading the Bible, your thoughts and actions will be affected.” Mr. Scott smiled at the class. “So keep reading your Bible and learning more about what it says at church, but don’t stop there! Trust God to help you plug it into your life so others can see the love of Jesus in all you say and do.” –Janice M. Jones How about you? Is the Bible plugged into your life? It’s good to read it on your own and study it with others at church, but just reading and studying it isn’t enough. What it says needs to affect how you live your life, and that can only happen through the Holy Spirit. As you read and learn about God’s Word, trust Him to plug it into your life so your attitudes and actions reflect Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: The Holy Spirit changes you

Plug It In 2fae3641-6f00-442f-8f65-949d5d61aab9Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: Tower of Babel (2026) Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 5: Tower of Babel (2026)bf3f6641-ee3d-44ef-b9d1-1059032c695cMon, 05 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: How We Know God (2026) What can we know about God? The Catechism tells us three important things: 1) We can know God with our human reason, but 2) that knowledge will always be limited, and 3) we rely on God to reveal himself to us. Fr. Mike warns us that learning who God is requires self-surrender and abnegation, for the human heart struggles to recognize the infinite gap between Creator and created. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 36-43. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What can we know about God? The Catechism tells us three important things: 1) We can know God with our human reason, but 2) that knowledge will always be limited, and 3) we rely on God to reveal himself to us. Fr. Mike warns us that learning who God is requires self-surrender and abnegation, for the human heart struggles to recognize the infinite gap between Creator and created. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 36-43. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 5: How We Know God (2026)a1968a5a-f0b9-454c-85cd-aec992a56d8cMon, 05 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Always Room for One More Read: Luke 14:12-24 Connor stood beside his dad on the cracked, uneven sidewalk of Nairobi, Kenya, and watched in fascination at the hustle and bustle of city life around him. Horns blared, the sounds of people speaking other languages filled his ears, and the sour smell of diesel fumes from passing cars and buses made him want to hold his nose. “Hey, Dad!” he called over the noise. “What do they call minibuses in Africa again? I forgot.” “They’re called matatus.” Dad pronounced the word again slowly. “Muh-TAH-too.” Just then a brightly colored matatu with writing and pictures on it sped around the corner and came to a screeching halt in front of them. Connor and his dad climbed in, and four more people crammed in behind them. A lady with a live chicken squeezed in and held it on her lap like she was giving it a big hug. Just as they were about to drive off, three more men hopped on and held on tight as the matatu sped up and started zigzagging from one lane to another. The ride was bumpy and fast. “That was awesome!” Connor said after Dad paid the matatu driver and they climbed off. Dad looked a little dazed. “Dad, why did more people keep getting on when we were running out of room?” Connor asked. “Well, Nairobi is a big city, and it’s the cheapest way to get around if you have to get somewhere fast,” Dad explained. “A famous saying about matatus is ‘there’s always room for one more.’” “That’s kind of like the Bible verse you read during family devotions last night,” Connor remarked. “The one that talks about God’s house being full.” Dad nodded. “Good memory. Luke 14:23—‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in so that my house will be full.’ Jesus longs for each of us to have a relationship with Him and wants us to share that good news with others so we can all live with Him in heaven one day. He wants His house to be full.” “But He’ll never run out of room or turn anyone away.” Connor grinned. “Sort of like a matatu.” “Right,” Dad said with a smile. “Because in heaven, there’s always room for one more.” –Kelly Hope How about you? Do you tell others about Jesus? God’s love is so big that He sent His Son to die not just for you but for the whole world! He welcomes anyone who comes to Him, and He wants you to let others know they can live with Him forever. Pray for people who haven’t heard about Jesus—both where you live and around the world—and trust God to use you to help fill His house by telling others the good news. Today's Key Verse: Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full. Luke 14:23 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Tell others about Jesus

Read: Luke 14:12-24 Connor stood beside his dad on the cracked, uneven sidewalk of Nairobi, Kenya, and watched in fascination at the hustle and bustle of city life around him. Horns blared, the sounds of people speaking other languages filled his ears, and the sour smell of diesel fumes from passing cars and buses made him want to hold his nose. “Hey, Dad!” he called over the noise. “What do they call minibuses in Africa again? I forgot.” “They’re called matatus.” Dad pronounced the word again slowly. “Muh-TAH-too.” Just then a brightly colored matatu with writing and pictures on it sped around the corner and came to a screeching halt in front of them. Connor and his dad climbed in, and four more people crammed in behind them. A lady with a live chicken squeezed in and held it on her lap like she was giving it a big hug. Just as they were about to drive off, three more men hopped on and held on tight as the matatu sped up and started zigzagging from one lane to another. The ride was bumpy and fast. “That was awesome!” Connor said after Dad paid the matatu driver and they climbed off. Dad looked a little dazed. “Dad, why did more people keep getting on when we were running out of room?” Connor asked. “Well, Nairobi is a big city, and it’s the cheapest way to get around if you have to get somewhere fast,” Dad explained. “A famous saying about matatus is ‘there’s always room for one more.’” “That’s kind of like the Bible verse you read during family devotions last night,” Connor remarked. “The one that talks about God’s house being full.” Dad nodded. “Good memory. Luke 14:23—‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in so that my house will be full.’ Jesus longs for each of us to have a relationship with Him and wants us to share that good news with others so we can all live with Him in heaven one day. He wants His house to be full.” “But He’ll never run out of room or turn anyone away.” Connor grinned. “Sort of like a matatu.” “Right,” Dad said with a smile. “Because in heaven, there’s always room for one more.” –Kelly Hope How about you? Do you tell others about Jesus? God’s love is so big that He sent His Son to die not just for you but for the whole world! He welcomes anyone who comes to Him, and He wants you to let others know they can live with Him forever. Pray for people who haven’t heard about Jesus—both where you live and around the world—and trust God to use you to help fill His house by telling others the good news. Today's Key Verse: Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full. Luke 14:23 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Tell others about Jesus

Always Room for One More 99d5e889-078f-48c0-9cee-9ec4cbce929fSun, 04 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: The Flood (2026) Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today's readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today's readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 4: The Flood (2026)944ddc5d-4d67-40f2-a5e9-f653e5578659Sun, 04 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: Our Capacity for God (2026) The Catechism begins to explore what it means “to believe” by examining our innate desire for God and all the ways we can come to know him. Fr. Mike grounds us in a refrain he promises to repeat throughout the year—God loves you. Not in an abstract way, but in a concrete, unique way. God knows you, and he wants you to know him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 26-35. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism begins to explore what it means “to believe” by examining our innate desire for God and all the ways we can come to know him. Fr. Mike grounds us in a refrain he promises to repeat throughout the year—God loves you. Not in an abstract way, but in a concrete, unique way. God knows you, and he wants you to know him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 26-35. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 4: Our Capacity for God (2026)9c1cef4c-ff94-4315-99b4-6467fa734f1dSun, 04 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEpisode 123142: 1/4/25 Proximity or Intimacy Homily from the The Epiphany of the Lord Indifference can turn into hostility. Christ has come close. And yet, we all still have a choice: will we remain indifferent to His presence or will we seek Him out? If we choose indifference, we will not remain indifferent. When it comes to God, we either give Him our hearts or we remove Him from our lives. Mass Readings from January 4, 2026:Isaiah 60:1-6Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

Homily from the The Epiphany of the Lord Indifference can turn into hostility. Christ has come close. And yet, we all still have a choice: will we remain indifferent to His presence or will we seek Him out? If we choose indifference, we will not remain indifferent. When it comes to God, we either give Him our hearts or we remove Him from our lives. Mass Readings from January 4, 2026:Isaiah 60:1-6Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

fullEpisode 123142: 1/4/25 Proximity or Intimacyca820b45-4e7e-4872-a013-a2b279a8b4caSat, 03 Jan 2026 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Tight Grip Read: Ephesians 4:26-27, 31-32; James 1:19-20 “Mom!” Jessica cried. “Cassi hit me!” “Because you pushed me!” cried her little sister. Mom sighed. “Can’t we ever drive to school without you two fighting?” Jessica felt her face flush with anger at her sister. She tried to ignore her by picking a book out of her bag to read, but before she even finished a sentence, she felt Cassi’s elbow in her side. She pushed back, and before long the girls were hitting each other again. “Honestly, you two!” Mom brought the car to a stop in front of the school. “No more fighting!” The girls got out of the car and headed their separate ways without saying goodbye to each other. Jessica held her lunch bag tightly in her hands as she walked to her first class, still fuming at her sister. At lunchtime Jessica saw her sister sitting alone, looking troubled. “What’s wrong?” Jessica asked coolly as she came up to the table. “I forgot my lunch,” Cassi said. Jessica’s hands tightened around her lunch bag. “Too bad. Maybe if you spent less time fighting with me and more time getting ready for school, that wouldn’t have happened.” Cassi looked down at the empty table sadly. Jessica turned to walk away, but Mrs. Gregory stood in her way. The teacher looked down at her and smiled. “You’re holding on to your lunch bag very tightly,” she noted. “Are you afraid love and forgiveness might spill out?” Jessica looked down at the bag in her hands, confused. “Sometimes when we’re angry about something, we want to hold on to our anger like you’re holding on to that bag,” Mrs. Gregory said, pulling out chairs for herself and Jessica. “But the Bible tells us to let go of our anger and forgive others, just like Jesus has forgiven our sin and doesn’t hold it against us.” She smiled at Jessica. “Maybe it’s time to loosen your grip.” Jessica looked over at her sister and then down at her lunch bag. She slowly opened her bag and took out part of her sandwich and a small bag of crackers. “Here,” she said, placing them in front of Cassi. Cassi looked up and smiled. “Thanks, Jessica.” Jessica smiled back. “You’re welcome.” –Chandra Philip How about you? Do you often find yourself fighting with your siblings or friends? Everyone gets angry sometimes, but the Bible warns against holding on to anger tightly and refusing to let go. Instead, remember the love and forgiveness Jesus shows you and trust Him to help you do the same for others. Then let go of your anger and act in love. Today's Key Verse: Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger…Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:31-32 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Don’t hold on to anger

Read: Ephesians 4:26-27, 31-32; James 1:19-20 “Mom!” Jessica cried. “Cassi hit me!” “Because you pushed me!” cried her little sister. Mom sighed. “Can’t we ever drive to school without you two fighting?” Jessica felt her face flush with anger at her sister. She tried to ignore her by picking a book out of her bag to read, but before she even finished a sentence, she felt Cassi’s elbow in her side. She pushed back, and before long the girls were hitting each other again. “Honestly, you two!” Mom brought the car to a stop in front of the school. “No more fighting!” The girls got out of the car and headed their separate ways without saying goodbye to each other. Jessica held her lunch bag tightly in her hands as she walked to her first class, still fuming at her sister. At lunchtime Jessica saw her sister sitting alone, looking troubled. “What’s wrong?” Jessica asked coolly as she came up to the table. “I forgot my lunch,” Cassi said. Jessica’s hands tightened around her lunch bag. “Too bad. Maybe if you spent less time fighting with me and more time getting ready for school, that wouldn’t have happened.” Cassi looked down at the empty table sadly. Jessica turned to walk away, but Mrs. Gregory stood in her way. The teacher looked down at her and smiled. “You’re holding on to your lunch bag very tightly,” she noted. “Are you afraid love and forgiveness might spill out?” Jessica looked down at the bag in her hands, confused. “Sometimes when we’re angry about something, we want to hold on to our anger like you’re holding on to that bag,” Mrs. Gregory said, pulling out chairs for herself and Jessica. “But the Bible tells us to let go of our anger and forgive others, just like Jesus has forgiven our sin and doesn’t hold it against us.” She smiled at Jessica. “Maybe it’s time to loosen your grip.” Jessica looked over at her sister and then down at her lunch bag. She slowly opened her bag and took out part of her sandwich and a small bag of crackers. “Here,” she said, placing them in front of Cassi. Cassi looked up and smiled. “Thanks, Jessica.” Jessica smiled back. “You’re welcome.” –Chandra Philip How about you? Do you often find yourself fighting with your siblings or friends? Everyone gets angry sometimes, but the Bible warns against holding on to anger tightly and refusing to let go. Instead, remember the love and forgiveness Jesus shows you and trust Him to help you do the same for others. Then let go of your anger and act in love. Today's Key Verse: Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger…Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:31-32 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Don’t hold on to anger

A Tight Grip 0f16c2d0-a6d8-42b9-b2ff-f4153c51bcdaSat, 03 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: Noah's Ark (2026) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah's genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah's choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah's genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah's choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 3: Noah's Ark (2026)6bac4e6e-5fc6-4ec0-9575-c563939ccfc0Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) (2026) Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) (2026)05cf648d-6c64-40eb-bda7-1e7d08bf0a66Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsi wish someone told me this in my 20'sHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reflects back on her twenties and shares habits she wish she would've done differently in hopes of encouraging those listening. Ally talks through topics such as fear of man, relationship decisions and finances. Please let us know in the comments below if you'd like a part two to this topic in another episode :) "Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ." Galatians 1:10 _____________________________________________ ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Elevate your morning with Everyday Dose, coffee plus benefits. Use code 'CWCOI' for 61% off your first order ➤ https://www.everydaydose.com ☆ Get full access to Glorify for $29.99 for the year. Download the Glorify app now ➤ https://glorify-app.com/ALLY ☆ Download the FREE Upside app now to find out how much money you could earn. Use code 'ONICE' to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas ➤ https://www.upside.com ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reflects back on her twenties and shares habits she wish she would've done differently in hopes of encouraging those listening. Ally talks through topics such as fear of man, relationship decisions and finances. Please let us know in the comments below if you'd like a part two to this topic in another episode :) "Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ." Galatians 1:10 _____________________________________________ ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Elevate your morning with Everyday Dose, coffee plus benefits. Use code 'CWCOI' for 61% off your first order ➤ https://www.everydaydose.com ☆ Get full access to Glorify for $29.99 for the year. Download the Glorify app now ➤ https://glorify-app.com/ALLY ☆ Download the FREE Upside app now to find out how much money you could earn. Use code 'ONICE' to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas ➤ https://www.upside.com ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fulli wish someone told me this in my 20's91cf366f-4894-40d9-aeb8-bba1cc825f62Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet! 5 Daily Practices For Health And HappinessRyan Holiday is a best-selling author and the modern-day philosopher behind The Daily Stoic. Renowned for his deep exploration of Stoic philosophy, Ryan has brought ancient wisdom to a new generation. In today’s moment, Ryan reveals five powerful practices, rooted in Stoicism, that you can implement this year to cultivate more peace, purpose, and resilience. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/vEIEZBwqlZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/MpXjJ9oqlZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Ryan Holiday: https://ryanholiday.net/

Ryan Holiday is a best-selling author and the modern-day philosopher behind The Daily Stoic. Renowned for his deep exploration of Stoic philosophy, Ryan has brought ancient wisdom to a new generation. In today’s moment, Ryan reveals five powerful practices, rooted in Stoicism, that you can implement this year to cultivate more peace, purpose, and resilience. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/vEIEZBwqlZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/MpXjJ9oqlZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Ryan Holiday: https://ryanholiday.net/

fullMost Replayed Moment: Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet! 5 Daily Practices For Health And Happinessb59d610c-7472-41d7-8e2a-6d6d3446266dFri, 02 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +00001242https://216.73.216.191/allTags Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire Read: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 Daisy ran to the left as her sister Mia threw the ball toward her. Daisy bumped into a tall vase as she caught the ball. She yelped as the vase crashed to the ground. The sea-green glass hit the wood floor and splintered into a hundred pieces. Flowers lay on the ground, and water was soaking into the rug. Oh no! Daisy thought. Mom and Dad will be furious! Just then Daisy’s parents came running in. Daisy quickly tossed the ball into the hallway, away from their view. “Daisy, Mia, are you two okay? What happened?” Mom asked, frowning when she saw the hopelessly broken vase. Dad looked at Daisy and Mia with a raised eyebrow. Daisy glanced at Mia, hoping she wouldn’t tell on her. Mia looked down, the floor suddenly seeming to be very interesting. “Um, Mr. McFluffy Pants jumped on the desk and knocked over the vase!” Daisy blurted, pointing at their cat. Daisy’s face turned red as she realized the cat was sleeping. “I’m sorry,” she murmured. Tears streamed down her face. “I was trying to catch the ball when I bumped into it. And then I hid the ball in the hallway,” Daisy said, pointing at the ball. “Mia, Daisy,” Mom said, “you two know better than to play catch indoors.” “Sorry,” Mia said. “Daisy, it’s okay that you broke the vase,” Dad said. “It is?” Daisy said, looking up. “Yes, but it’s not okay to lie,” said Mom. Daisy looked down again. “Especially when Mr. McFluffy Pants is such an honorable member of the family!” Dad joked. “This reminds me of a Bible verse,” he said. “Second Corinthians 8:21 tells us to do what is right in God’s eyes and to make sure people can see we are honorable too—and that means being honest. When we do that, we bring honor to Jesus by letting others see the goodness and love He’s put in our hearts.” Daisy turned red again. “I’m sorry I lied,” she said. “And I’m sorry for blaming Mr. McFluffy Pants too.” Daisy looked back at the orange-and-brown-spotted cat, who had managed to sleep through all the commotion. “At least now I know that Mr. McFluffy Pants isn’t a good cat to blame.” Everyone laughed. –Ira Ool How about you? Have you ever lied to get out of trouble? Lying not only makes things worse, it’s also wrong in God’s eyes and hurtful to others. As Christians, God calls us to be honorable and honest so others can see that we belong to Jesus, who died and rose again to make us God’s children. Trust Him to help you tell the truth and do what is right so others can see His love in your life. Today's Key Verse: We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable. 2 Corinthians 8:21 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Be honest

Read: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 Daisy ran to the left as her sister Mia threw the ball toward her. Daisy bumped into a tall vase as she caught the ball. She yelped as the vase crashed to the ground. The sea-green glass hit the wood floor and splintered into a hundred pieces. Flowers lay on the ground, and water was soaking into the rug. Oh no! Daisy thought. Mom and Dad will be furious! Just then Daisy’s parents came running in. Daisy quickly tossed the ball into the hallway, away from their view. “Daisy, Mia, are you two okay? What happened?” Mom asked, frowning when she saw the hopelessly broken vase. Dad looked at Daisy and Mia with a raised eyebrow. Daisy glanced at Mia, hoping she wouldn’t tell on her. Mia looked down, the floor suddenly seeming to be very interesting. “Um, Mr. McFluffy Pants jumped on the desk and knocked over the vase!” Daisy blurted, pointing at their cat. Daisy’s face turned red as she realized the cat was sleeping. “I’m sorry,” she murmured. Tears streamed down her face. “I was trying to catch the ball when I bumped into it. And then I hid the ball in the hallway,” Daisy said, pointing at the ball. “Mia, Daisy,” Mom said, “you two know better than to play catch indoors.” “Sorry,” Mia said. “Daisy, it’s okay that you broke the vase,” Dad said. “It is?” Daisy said, looking up. “Yes, but it’s not okay to lie,” said Mom. Daisy looked down again. “Especially when Mr. McFluffy Pants is such an honorable member of the family!” Dad joked. “This reminds me of a Bible verse,” he said. “Second Corinthians 8:21 tells us to do what is right in God’s eyes and to make sure people can see we are honorable too—and that means being honest. When we do that, we bring honor to Jesus by letting others see the goodness and love He’s put in our hearts.” Daisy turned red again. “I’m sorry I lied,” she said. “And I’m sorry for blaming Mr. McFluffy Pants too.” Daisy looked back at the orange-and-brown-spotted cat, who had managed to sleep through all the commotion. “At least now I know that Mr. McFluffy Pants isn’t a good cat to blame.” Everyone laughed. –Ira Ool How about you? Have you ever lied to get out of trouble? Lying not only makes things worse, it’s also wrong in God’s eyes and hurtful to others. As Christians, God calls us to be honorable and honest so others can see that we belong to Jesus, who died and rose again to make us God’s children. Trust Him to help you tell the truth and do what is right so others can see His love in your life. Today's Key Verse: We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable. 2 Corinthians 8:21 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Be honest

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire dc588f37-2309-4c92-aadb-34fb733899c9Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2026) In today's readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today's readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2026)6f17f7d2-bc59-4ae6-aba9-9f59adb3bf3fFri, 02 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: How the Catechism Works (2026) The Catechism reveals to us its intended readership, structure, and some practical directions for use. Fr. Mike and the Roman Catechism remind us that—above all—”the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 11-25. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism reveals to us its intended readership, structure, and some practical directions for use. Fr. Mike and the Roman Catechism remind us that—above all—”the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 11-25. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 2: How the Catechism Works (2026)73d29f57-9e12-4786-bbc7-921242c0c840Fri, 02 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#952 - Luke 18:31-19:10 - ZacchaeusThis episode is part 42 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus predicts his own death, heals a blindman, and comes upon a tax collector who is a little short, Zacchaeus, whose life changes. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-18-19-zacchaeus/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 42 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus predicts his own death, heals a blindman, and comes upon a tax collector who is a little short, Zacchaeus, whose life changes. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-18-19-zacchaeus/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#952 - Luke 18:31-19:10 - Zacchaeusb672b4f6-725a-48da-b379-fd23f8031d5cThu, 01 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000665https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Reflects on 5 Years of The Bible in a Year 2026 marks the 5th anniversary of Bible in a Year! Over the past five years, the Lord has taken this podcast to extraordinary places -- reaching listeners in more than 150 countries, becoming the #1 podcast in the U.S., and remaining the #1 religious podcast in the world, even five years later. Through Bible in a Year, God has transformed hearts and minds, and we are deeply grateful to every listener who has made this journey possible. As we continue creating new videos, podcasts, books, and articles each day, we invite you to press play once again on Bible in a Year. Join Fr. Mike, and all of us, in the Ascension App, as we encounter God’s voice and learn to live our lives through the lens of Scripture.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

2026 marks the 5th anniversary of Bible in a Year! Over the past five years, the Lord has taken this podcast to extraordinary places -- reaching listeners in more than 150 countries, becoming the #1 podcast in the U.S., and remaining the #1 religious podcast in the world, even five years later. Through Bible in a Year, God has transformed hearts and minds, and we are deeply grateful to every listener who has made this journey possible. As we continue creating new videos, podcasts, books, and articles each day, we invite you to press play once again on Bible in a Year. Join Fr. Mike, and all of us, in the Ascension App, as we encounter God’s voice and learn to live our lives through the lens of Scripture.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Reflects on 5 Years of The Bible in a Year70db8a14-91bc-468d-a56b-586f6a11479aThu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLeaky Gut Expert: This Gut Mistake Leads To Cancer. The Cheap Spice That Helps Repair A Damaged Gut!Tired of your health issues? Top gastroenterologist DR WILL BULSIEWICZ reveals NEW information about how leaky gut drives inflammation, cancer risk, bloating and brain fog, and the daily habits to heal FAST.  Dr Will Bulsiewicz is one of the world’s leading experts on the gut microbiome. He is the US Medical Director at ZOE, a clinician at Lowcountry Gastroenterology Associates, and bestselling author of “Fibre Fueled” and the upcoming book, “Plant Powered Plus”. He explains:  ◼️Why inflammation is driven by the gut, not just genetics ◼️How leaky gut triggers bloating and immune dysfunction ◼️The gut-immune link behind cancer and chronic disease ◼️Why fermented foods and fibre rebuild the microbiome ◼️How the gut-brain connection shapes mood, focus, and longevity (00:00) Intro   (03:28) What Is Inflammation?   (05:36) Can You Be Thin and Still Have Inflammation?   (06:11) Why Does Chronic Inflammation Happen?   (07:11) The Shocking Link Between Inflammation and Gut Health   (10:47) Chronic Inflammation Causes These Diseases   (12:17) The Importance of a Healthy Gut   (12:52) Faecal Transplants to Heal the Gut   (15:26) Link Between Gut Microbiome and Cancer   (18:19) Parkinson's Could Start in the Gut   (20:40) Can Anyone Get a Faecal Transplant?   (21:22) A Lot of Us Have Gut Issues   (23:37) Does Gas and Bloating Indicate a Health Issue?   (31:34) Everyone Thinks They're Gluten Intolerant   (32:36) Processing Issues With Gluten   (35:04) Is Sourdough the Best Bread?   (36:13) Your Gluten Intolerance Might Be This Instead   (38:18) How Long Does It Take to Repair the Gut?   (41:17) What Causes Bowel Diseases?   (42:42) Antibiotics Double Your Risk of Bowel Disease   (43:16) Fixing a Chronic Gut Issue With a Fecal Transplant   (47:46) What Diet Trends Spread Misinformation?   (51:54) Fibremaxxing and the Importance of Fibre   (54:48) Best Foods to Eat for Fibre   (59:11) How Fibre Affects Immunity and Ageing   (1:00:00) This Is What Alcohol Does to the Gut   (1:05:34) Ads   (1:07:24) Benefits of Turmeric   (1:09:22) Dr Will's Perfect Gut Day   (1:19:40) Good Breakfast for Children   (1:20:44) What Would Impact Your Child's Gut Health?   (1:25:22) Dr Will's Perfect Gut Day   (1:33:19) Optimal Time to Workout   (1:34:56) Perfect Time Between Meals   (1:35:54) Perfect Evening Routine   (1:39:23) Would You Recommend Fasting?   (1:42:21) Ads   (1:44:18) Trauma Impacts Gut Function   (1:49:35) How Would I Heal My Trauma-Related Gut Issues?   (1:50:42) Stool Test – Is Your Gut Healthy?   (1:53:33) Magnesium for Constipation and Sleep   (1:55:03) This Is Easier Than You Think – 4 Things You Need   (1:58:58) Dr Will's Transformation   (2:05:02) Message to My Dad   (2:09:34) Your Biggest Regret   Follow Dr Will: Instagram - https://bit.ly/457iRAx The Gut Health MD - https://bit.ly/4p2svLU  TikTok - https://bit.ly/4pHvnil  You can purchase Dr Will Bulsiewicz’s upcoming book, ‘Plant Powered Plus: Activate the Power of Your Gut to Tame Inflammation and Reclaim Your Health’, here: https://amzn.to/45hIcb1 The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visithttps://DaretoDream.stan.store Adobe Express -https://Adobe.Ly/OneBetter Fiverr:https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY

Tired of your health issues? Top gastroenterologist DR WILL BULSIEWICZ reveals NEW information about how leaky gut drives inflammation, cancer risk, bloating and brain fog, and the daily habits to heal FAST.  Dr Will Bulsiewicz is one of the world’s leading experts on the gut microbiome. He is the US Medical Director at ZOE, a clinician at Lowcountry Gastroenterology Associates, and bestselling author of “Fibre Fueled” and the upcoming book, “Plant Powered Plus”. He explains:  ◼️Why inflammation is driven by the gut, not just genetics ◼️How leaky gut triggers bloating and immune dysfunction ◼️The gut-immune link behind cancer and chronic disease ◼️Why fermented foods and fibre rebuild the microbiome ◼️How the gut-brain connection shapes mood, focus, and longevity (00:00) Intro   (03:28) What Is Inflammation?   (05:36) Can You Be Thin and Still Have Inflammation?   (06:11) Why Does Chronic Inflammation Happen?   (07:11) The Shocking Link Between Inflammation and Gut Health   (10:47) Chronic Inflammation Causes These Diseases   (12:17) The Importance of a Healthy Gut   (12:52) Faecal Transplants to Heal the Gut   (15:26) Link Between Gut Microbiome and Cancer   (18:19) Parkinson's Could Start in the Gut   (20:40) Can Anyone Get a Faecal Transplant?   (21:22) A Lot of Us Have Gut Issues   (23:37) Does Gas and Bloating Indicate a Health Issue?   (31:34) Everyone Thinks They're Gluten Intolerant   (32:36) Processing Issues With Gluten   (35:04) Is Sourdough the Best Bread?   (36:13) Your Gluten Intolerance Might Be This Instead   (38:18) How Long Does It Take to Repair the Gut?   (41:17) What Causes Bowel Diseases?   (42:42) Antibiotics Double Your Risk of Bowel Disease   (43:16) Fixing a Chronic Gut Issue With a Fecal Transplant   (47:46) What Diet Trends Spread Misinformation?   (51:54) Fibremaxxing and the Importance of Fibre   (54:48) Best Foods to Eat for Fibre   (59:11) How Fibre Affects Immunity and Ageing   (1:00:00) This Is What Alcohol Does to the Gut   (1:05:34) Ads   (1:07:24) Benefits of Turmeric   (1:09:22) Dr Will's Perfect Gut Day   (1:19:40) Good Breakfast for Children   (1:20:44) What Would Impact Your Child's Gut Health?   (1:25:22) Dr Will's Perfect Gut Day   (1:33:19) Optimal Time to Workout   (1:34:56) Perfect Time Between Meals   (1:35:54) Perfect Evening Routine   (1:39:23) Would You Recommend Fasting?   (1:42:21) Ads   (1:44:18) Trauma Impacts Gut Function   (1:49:35) How Would I Heal My Trauma-Related Gut Issues?   (1:50:42) Stool Test – Is Your Gut Healthy?   (1:53:33) Magnesium for Constipation and Sleep   (1:55:03) This Is Easier Than You Think – 4 Things You Need   (1:58:58) Dr Will's Transformation   (2:05:02) Message to My Dad   (2:09:34) Your Biggest Regret   Follow Dr Will: Instagram - https://bit.ly/457iRAx The Gut Health MD - https://bit.ly/4p2svLU  TikTok - https://bit.ly/4pHvnil  You can purchase Dr Will Bulsiewicz’s upcoming book, ‘Plant Powered Plus: Activate the Power of Your Gut to Tame Inflammation and Reclaim Your Health’, here: https://amzn.to/45hIcb1 The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visithttps://DaretoDream.stan.store Adobe Express -https://Adobe.Ly/OneBetter Fiverr:https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY

fullLeaky Gut Expert: This Gut Mistake Leads To Cancer. The Cheap Spice That Helps Repair A Damaged Gut!bd70f89e-f5b8-4aa2-900f-42bab1ba4d03Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +00007908https://216.73.216.191/allTags From Cobwebs to Cables Read: Psalm 19:7-11 “My Sunday school teacher said we should read the Bible on our own every day,” Macey said on the way home from church. “I’m going to start doing that today.” “That’s great,” said Mom. “It’s good to spend time with Jesus in His Word each day. He uses it to refresh us spiritually and remind us who we are in Him.” That afternoon—and for the next couple of days—Macey read a whole chapter in her Bible. As time went by, however, she read less and less often. “I’m so mad at myself, Mom,” Macey said with a sigh as they were taking a walk a few weeks later. “When I decided to read the Bible every day, I really intended to do it. But I forget most of the time, or I’m too busy or too tired.” “I used to neglect reading my Bible too,” Mom told her. “But then I made it a habit to read at a certain time every day. For me, mornings are best, and I try not to let anything interfere with my time with Jesus. By doing this, I developed a habit, and I seldom miss it now.” “Maybe I—oh, look!” Macey stopped to look at something at the side of the road. “There’s a huge spiderweb between that post and the telephone cable.” Mom came over to look at the web. “This reminds me of something my grandmother used to say about habits and spiderwebs. Grandma called them cobwebs, and she said, ‘Habits are first like cobwebs, then like cables.’ What do you think that means?” Macey studied the spider’s web. “I think it means that when you first start doing something, it’s easy to forget or just not do it. You’re trying to make it a habit, but it’s easy to break—like spiderwebs are. But if you keep on doing something over and over, the habit you’re working on will become strong and hard to break—like that cable.” “Right!” said Mom. “That’s why it’s good to make reading your Bible a habit.” Macey thought about that as they began walking again. “Hey, Mom? Can you wake me up fifteen minutes earlier tomorrow morning? That might be a good time for me to read my Bible too.” –Mary Rose Pearson How about you? Do you take time to read the Bible each day? Maybe you’ve tried to before but got busy or forgot to keep it up. Starting a new habit can be hard, but reading the Bible regularly can help you get to know Jesus better and grow in your relationship with Him. Think about how you can spend time in His Word each day. Then trust Him to help you make it a habit strong enough to last a lifetime. Today's Key Verse: I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. Psalm 119:16 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Read the Bible every day

Read: Psalm 19:7-11 “My Sunday school teacher said we should read the Bible on our own every day,” Macey said on the way home from church. “I’m going to start doing that today.” “That’s great,” said Mom. “It’s good to spend time with Jesus in His Word each day. He uses it to refresh us spiritually and remind us who we are in Him.” That afternoon—and for the next couple of days—Macey read a whole chapter in her Bible. As time went by, however, she read less and less often. “I’m so mad at myself, Mom,” Macey said with a sigh as they were taking a walk a few weeks later. “When I decided to read the Bible every day, I really intended to do it. But I forget most of the time, or I’m too busy or too tired.” “I used to neglect reading my Bible too,” Mom told her. “But then I made it a habit to read at a certain time every day. For me, mornings are best, and I try not to let anything interfere with my time with Jesus. By doing this, I developed a habit, and I seldom miss it now.” “Maybe I—oh, look!” Macey stopped to look at something at the side of the road. “There’s a huge spiderweb between that post and the telephone cable.” Mom came over to look at the web. “This reminds me of something my grandmother used to say about habits and spiderwebs. Grandma called them cobwebs, and she said, ‘Habits are first like cobwebs, then like cables.’ What do you think that means?” Macey studied the spider’s web. “I think it means that when you first start doing something, it’s easy to forget or just not do it. You’re trying to make it a habit, but it’s easy to break—like spiderwebs are. But if you keep on doing something over and over, the habit you’re working on will become strong and hard to break—like that cable.” “Right!” said Mom. “That’s why it’s good to make reading your Bible a habit.” Macey thought about that as they began walking again. “Hey, Mom? Can you wake me up fifteen minutes earlier tomorrow morning? That might be a good time for me to read my Bible too.” –Mary Rose Pearson How about you? Do you take time to read the Bible each day? Maybe you’ve tried to before but got busy or forgot to keep it up. Starting a new habit can be hard, but reading the Bible regularly can help you get to know Jesus better and grow in your relationship with Him. Think about how you can spend time in His Word each day. Then trust Him to help you make it a habit strong enough to last a lifetime. Today's Key Verse: I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. Psalm 119:16 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Read the Bible every day

From Cobwebs to Cables 7b0af330-00d3-4355-96b1-68e0dcd36de4Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: In the Beginning (2026) Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God's plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God's plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 1: In the Beginning (2026)7ee94084-e32f-4f45-8b13-9c0a0b3eb3baThu, 01 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We'll begin reading the Bible in the episode "Day 1: In the Beginning", but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we'll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We'll begin reading the Bible in the episode "Day 1: In the Beginning", but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we'll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins)42f562a7-1548-4b1a-b7b6-6d532bdc3f0dThu, 01 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: To Know and Love God (2026) Welcome to Day 1 of The Catechism in a Year! Today, we begin our journey with Fr. Mike through the Catechism from the very beginning: the Prologue. The Catechism tackles some big questions right out of the gate. Why did God make us? How can we know him? How do we help others understand him as well? Fr. Mike invites us to discover God’s plan for us and accept the challenge he has placed before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1-10. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Welcome to Day 1 of The Catechism in a Year! Today, we begin our journey with Fr. Mike through the Catechism from the very beginning: the Prologue. The Catechism tackles some big questions right out of the gate. Why did God make us? How can we know him? How do we help others understand him as well? Fr. Mike invites us to discover God’s plan for us and accept the challenge he has placed before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1-10. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 1: To Know and Love God (2026)dde3a46a-0764-4263-a728-a98e065f5f02Thu, 01 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How Do We Trust in Church Authority? (with Bishop Cozzens) In this special bonus episode, Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about his role as a bishop of the Catholic Church, his involvement in the Catechism in a Year podcast, and why we can continue to trust in the authority of the Church despite the brokenness of its leaders at times. Bishop Andrew Cozzens is the Bishop of the Diocese of Crookston in northern Minnesota.  He currently serves as the chair of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis where he has been tasked by the Bishops with leading a three-year National Eucharistic Revival. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this special bonus episode, Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about his role as a bishop of the Catholic Church, his involvement in the Catechism in a Year podcast, and why we can continue to trust in the authority of the Church despite the brokenness of its leaders at times. Bishop Andrew Cozzens is the Bishop of the Diocese of Crookston in northern Minnesota.  He currently serves as the chair of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis where he has been tasked by the Bishops with leading a three-year National Eucharistic Revival. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullBONUS: How Do We Trust in Church Authority? (with Bishop Cozzens)ab13ac44-c564-444b-809f-d52edbb18823Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEpisode 123141: 1/1/26 Taken For Granted Homily from the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Resolve: I will not take these things for granted. We are surrounded by the amazing and miraculous every day. But we often miss it because our lives are too busy and too full. If we take a page out of Mary, the Mother of God's book, we would reflect on all these things...and no longer take them for granted. Mass Readings from January 1, 2026: Numbers 6:22-27Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21

Homily from the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Resolve: I will not take these things for granted. We are surrounded by the amazing and miraculous every day. But we often miss it because our lives are too busy and too full. If we take a page out of Mary, the Mother of God's book, we would reflect on all these things...and no longer take them for granted. Mass Readings from January 1, 2026: Numbers 6:22-27Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21

fullEpisode 123141: 1/1/26 Taken For Grantedcf6d9c9a-2ee4-43a9-8c89-08db73957c37Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Husband's Authority (4 Ways Men Are Called to Protect Their Family)Protecting your wife and family in 2026 looks very different than it did even a few years ago. The pressures facing marriages today are often subtle rather than dramatic. Constant noise, distraction, comparison, stress, and moral confusion now have unprecedented access to the home. In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen and Devin Schadt examine why many men feel stretched thin yet unsure how to truly guard what has been entrusted to them. Rather than reducing protection to control or physical danger alone, John and Devin break down four concrete ways husbands are called to stand between their wives, children, and the forces that quietly erode peace and unity. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 33 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness:https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Get Devin Schadt’s book The Rule:https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/Coupon Code for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protecting your wife and family in 2026 looks very different than it did even a few years ago. The pressures facing marriages today are often subtle rather than dramatic. Constant noise, distraction, comparison, stress, and moral confusion now have unprecedented access to the home. In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen and Devin Schadt examine why many men feel stretched thin yet unsure how to truly guard what has been entrusted to them. Rather than reducing protection to control or physical danger alone, John and Devin break down four concrete ways husbands are called to stand between their wives, children, and the forces that quietly erode peace and unity. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 33 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness:https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Get Devin Schadt’s book The Rule:https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/Coupon Code for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Husband's Authority (4 Ways Men Are Called to Protect Their Family)a5638fff-08d9-4869-b3d4-fbe75e7dbaf8Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +00003634https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2-Case #18-"Hannah's Story"*CONTENT WARNING*- Today's episode features a discussion of Sexual Abuse and some listeners may find the content triggering. Some listeners may want to skip the episode or certain portions. A young woman must confront her traumatic past to find healing and restoration through Christ. Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors! RocketMoney- Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at Rocketmoney.com/exfiles Ollie- Amazing food for your pup. Get them the best at Ollie.com/exfiles Wild Alaskan Co- Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES. Sign up for the Vault- Exorcistfiles.supercast.com Follow us on instagram at @thebethea and @exorcistfiles See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*CONTENT WARNING*- Today's episode features a discussion of Sexual Abuse and some listeners may find the content triggering. Some listeners may want to skip the episode or certain portions. A young woman must confront her traumatic past to find healing and restoration through Christ. Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors! RocketMoney- Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at Rocketmoney.com/exfiles Ollie- Amazing food for your pup. Get them the best at Ollie.com/exfiles Wild Alaskan Co- Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES. Sign up for the Vault- Exorcistfiles.supercast.com Follow us on instagram at @thebethea and @exorcistfiles See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullS2-Case #18-"Hannah's Story"c8a2a444-788c-4363-b80a-02e128830752Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Inventory Time Read: Colossians 3:1-14 “Hi, Dad,” Kiera said as she sat down at the table for breakfast. “Are you going to have to work late again tonight?” Kiera’s dad was a manager at a large store. “Nope—it’s New Year’s Eve, so we close early today.” Dad sighed. “I’m ready for a night off. We’ve been busy all week with people returning and exchanging things they got for Christmas and with our annual after-Christmas sale.” “Why do you always have a big sale right after Christmas?” Kiera asked. “Well, mostly so we can sell as much as possible before we take inventory next month,” replied Dad. “Inventory?” Kiera repeated. “What’s that?” “It’s when they count everything in the store to see if it lines up with what their computer system says they’re supposed to have,” said Kiera’s brother, Brent. “Some things in the store may have gotten lost or stolen, and they need to see what’s missing so it can be replaced or removed from the computer. Right, Dad?” Dad nodded. “That’s a very good description. We do that once a year.” He paused to take a bite of cereal. “You know, we all need to take inventory of our lives too—and New Year’s Eve is a great time to do that.” “Take inventory of our lives?” Kiera laughed. “You mean we should count how many pairs of shoes and jeans and socks we have?” “Not exactly. I was thinking it would be good to review how we’ve been living and whether it lines up with how God tells us to live in the Bible. We should think about whether there are any sins we need to confess. Then we can ask Jesus to forgive us for those things and show us any changes He wants us to make in our lives.” “So, the changes we should make are like New Year’s resolutions?” asked Kiera. “Well, I guess they could be,” said Dad. “But they aren’t changes we should try to make on our own—and thinking about our actions and confessing sins is something we should do every day, not just once a year. No matter what time of year it is, we need to trust Jesus to help us reflect His love in all we do and grow to be more like Him.” –Hazel W. Marett How about you? Have you taken a spiritual inventory lately? Think about the things that have happened and what you’ve done this past year. How has Jesus helped you grow in your relationship with Him? What are some areas where you didn’t always reflect His love in your thoughts, words, or actions? Ask Him to forgive you for anything you regret. Then depend on Him to help you make any changes you need to and become more and more like Him. Today's Key Verse: Remember that the Lord your God led you all the way. Deuteronomy 8:2 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Review your spiritual life

Read: Colossians 3:1-14 “Hi, Dad,” Kiera said as she sat down at the table for breakfast. “Are you going to have to work late again tonight?” Kiera’s dad was a manager at a large store. “Nope—it’s New Year’s Eve, so we close early today.” Dad sighed. “I’m ready for a night off. We’ve been busy all week with people returning and exchanging things they got for Christmas and with our annual after-Christmas sale.” “Why do you always have a big sale right after Christmas?” Kiera asked. “Well, mostly so we can sell as much as possible before we take inventory next month,” replied Dad. “Inventory?” Kiera repeated. “What’s that?” “It’s when they count everything in the store to see if it lines up with what their computer system says they’re supposed to have,” said Kiera’s brother, Brent. “Some things in the store may have gotten lost or stolen, and they need to see what’s missing so it can be replaced or removed from the computer. Right, Dad?” Dad nodded. “That’s a very good description. We do that once a year.” He paused to take a bite of cereal. “You know, we all need to take inventory of our lives too—and New Year’s Eve is a great time to do that.” “Take inventory of our lives?” Kiera laughed. “You mean we should count how many pairs of shoes and jeans and socks we have?” “Not exactly. I was thinking it would be good to review how we’ve been living and whether it lines up with how God tells us to live in the Bible. We should think about whether there are any sins we need to confess. Then we can ask Jesus to forgive us for those things and show us any changes He wants us to make in our lives.” “So, the changes we should make are like New Year’s resolutions?” asked Kiera. “Well, I guess they could be,” said Dad. “But they aren’t changes we should try to make on our own—and thinking about our actions and confessing sins is something we should do every day, not just once a year. No matter what time of year it is, we need to trust Jesus to help us reflect His love in all we do and grow to be more like Him.” –Hazel W. Marett How about you? Have you taken a spiritual inventory lately? Think about the things that have happened and what you’ve done this past year. How has Jesus helped you grow in your relationship with Him? What are some areas where you didn’t always reflect His love in your thoughts, words, or actions? Ask Him to forgive you for anything you regret. Then depend on Him to help you make any changes you need to and become more and more like Him. Today's Key Verse: Remember that the Lord your God led you all the way. Deuteronomy 8:2 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Review your spiritual life

Inventory Time 0cd81b25-c246-4b71-a611-3d1581a34051Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Fr. Mike Reflects on 5 Years of The Bible in a Year 2026 marks the 5th anniversary of Bible in a Year! Over the past five years, the Lord has taken this podcast to extraordinary places -- reaching listeners in more than 150 countries, becoming the #1 podcast in the U.S., and remaining the #1 religious podcast in the world, even five years later. Through Bible in a Year, God has transformed hearts and minds, and we are deeply grateful to every listener who has made this journey possible. As we continue creating new videos, podcasts, books, and articles each day, we invite you to press play once again on Bible in a Year. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

2026 marks the 5th anniversary of Bible in a Year! Over the past five years, the Lord has taken this podcast to extraordinary places -- reaching listeners in more than 150 countries, becoming the #1 podcast in the U.S., and remaining the #1 religious podcast in the world, even five years later. Through Bible in a Year, God has transformed hearts and minds, and we are deeply grateful to every listener who has made this journey possible. As we continue creating new videos, podcasts, books, and articles each day, we invite you to press play once again on Bible in a Year. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Fr. Mike Reflects on 5 Years of The Bible in a Year49449559-1f4a-4494-94ab-8917fd37e775Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2025) Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today's readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today's readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2025)96b93492-a4ce-46ac-aed5-b556dfacc097Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: So Be It (2025) Congratulations, you have reached Day 365! We conclude our journey through the Catechism with the final “nugget day” as we review the seven petitions of the Lord’s prayer. In closing, Fr. Mike reminds us of the purpose of our time with the Catechism: recognizing that every part of our human experience matters to God simply because he loves us. It matters to God that we know him, worship him, live in his love, and draw near to him in prayer. We respond to God’s astounding love for each of us with our final “Amen- so be it.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2857-2865. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Congratulations, you have reached Day 365! We conclude our journey through the Catechism with the final “nugget day” as we review the seven petitions of the Lord’s prayer. In closing, Fr. Mike reminds us of the purpose of our time with the Catechism: recognizing that every part of our human experience matters to God simply because he loves us. It matters to God that we know him, worship him, live in his love, and draw near to him in prayer. We respond to God’s astounding love for each of us with our final “Amen- so be it.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2857-2865. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 365: So Be It (2025)bf9f17b7-42d7-49cc-afe7-deacf215df07Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins) In this bonus episode of The Catechism in a Year, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to share the connection between Scripture and Tradition, and provide the background on the origin, development, and structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this bonus episode of The Catechism in a Year, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to share the connection between Scripture and Tradition, and provide the background on the origin, development, and structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullBONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins)66cae437-614e-4bee-9619-c2b38f81dc37Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Hidden Gift Read: Romans 5:8-15 Christmas was over, and Malachi and Nevaeh helped their parents remove the ornaments, lights, and strands of silver and purple garland from the Christmas tree branches. Soon the shimmering and festive tree looked bare except for the colorful tree skirt surrounding the tree stand. “Hey,” Malachi called out. “Look at that!” He pointed to a small box wrapped in green and red paper peeking out from under a fold in the tree skirt. “Where did that come from?” Mom asked as she bent down to pick up the box. “We must have missed this when we opened our gifts.” She held the box in her hands and looked for a name. “It’s for me! From Aunt Maddi,” she said in surprise. “I didn’t think she had sent anything this year, and here it was under the tree the whole time.” Mom opened the gift and found a necklace and matching earrings. “They’re so pretty!” Nevaeh said as Mom held them up for everybody to see. “Just think—Aunt Maddi’s gift was here all this time, but Mom couldn’t receive it because she didn’t know it was there,” Dad said. “It reminds me of another gift—God’s gift of salvation. It’s available to everyone, but many people don’t even know it’s there.” Mom nodded. “It stays hidden until someone shows it to them—like you showed the package to me, Malachi.” Nevaeh and Malachi thought about that. “So we need to show people God’s gift by telling them about Jesus,” Nevaeh said. “And tell them that if they receive it, Jesus will forgive their sins and give them eternal life,” added Malachi. “That’s right,” said Dad. “It’s an amazing gift! But they can’t receive it if they don’t know it’s there. That’s why we need to share it with others.” Dad motioned to the boxes of decorations. “Let’s see if each of us can come up with a person we can tell about God’s amazing gift by the time we finish putting this stuff away.” –Richard S. Maffeo How about you? Have you received God’s gift of salvation? (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) It’s wonderful to know all the wrong things you’ve done have been forgiven and you have eternal life with Jesus. But many people don’t know this amazing gift exists. Think of someone you know who may not know about Jesus and the eternal life He offers. Then tell them about it! God may use you to help someone receive Jesus, the best gift of all. Today's Key Verse: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Tell others about God’s gift

Read: Romans 5:8-15 Christmas was over, and Malachi and Nevaeh helped their parents remove the ornaments, lights, and strands of silver and purple garland from the Christmas tree branches. Soon the shimmering and festive tree looked bare except for the colorful tree skirt surrounding the tree stand. “Hey,” Malachi called out. “Look at that!” He pointed to a small box wrapped in green and red paper peeking out from under a fold in the tree skirt. “Where did that come from?” Mom asked as she bent down to pick up the box. “We must have missed this when we opened our gifts.” She held the box in her hands and looked for a name. “It’s for me! From Aunt Maddi,” she said in surprise. “I didn’t think she had sent anything this year, and here it was under the tree the whole time.” Mom opened the gift and found a necklace and matching earrings. “They’re so pretty!” Nevaeh said as Mom held them up for everybody to see. “Just think—Aunt Maddi’s gift was here all this time, but Mom couldn’t receive it because she didn’t know it was there,” Dad said. “It reminds me of another gift—God’s gift of salvation. It’s available to everyone, but many people don’t even know it’s there.” Mom nodded. “It stays hidden until someone shows it to them—like you showed the package to me, Malachi.” Nevaeh and Malachi thought about that. “So we need to show people God’s gift by telling them about Jesus,” Nevaeh said. “And tell them that if they receive it, Jesus will forgive their sins and give them eternal life,” added Malachi. “That’s right,” said Dad. “It’s an amazing gift! But they can’t receive it if they don’t know it’s there. That’s why we need to share it with others.” Dad motioned to the boxes of decorations. “Let’s see if each of us can come up with a person we can tell about God’s amazing gift by the time we finish putting this stuff away.” –Richard S. Maffeo How about you? Have you received God’s gift of salvation? (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) It’s wonderful to know all the wrong things you’ve done have been forgiven and you have eternal life with Jesus. But many people don’t know this amazing gift exists. Think of someone you know who may not know about Jesus and the eternal life He offers. Then tell them about it! God may use you to help someone receive Jesus, the best gift of all. Today's Key Verse: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Tell others about God’s gift

The Hidden Gift c3b90112-3a34-459a-aa13-25e1b13f7949Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2025) Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2025)a1b5466b-a921-4344-8ae4-4ebcd2f72892Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Deliver Us from Evil Toward the end of the Lord’s Prayer, we implore God to protect us from temptation and from the evil one. Fr. Mike clarifies what we mean when we ask God not to “lead us into temptation” and emphasizes the importance of discerning between trials and temptations. Lastly, we review the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer, known as the final doxology. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2846-2856. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Toward the end of the Lord’s Prayer, we implore God to protect us from temptation and from the evil one. Fr. Mike clarifies what we mean when we ask God not to “lead us into temptation” and emphasizes the importance of discerning between trials and temptations. Lastly, we review the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer, known as the final doxology. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2846-2856. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 364: Deliver Us from Evil56af8d52-5297-49cd-84ee-45d4c8841e48Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChris Williamson: If You Don't Fix This Now, 2026 Is Already Over!Are you planning 2026 completely wrong? CHRIS WILLIAMSON, Modern Wisdom host, breaks down goal setting errors, procrastination psychology, stress overload, dating mistakes and the ONE strategy that works! Chris Williamson is the host of the Modern Wisdom podcast and a leading voice on men’s development, productivity and the challenges of modern life. He is also the creator of the 3 Minute Monday newsletter, where he shares weekly insights on discipline, focus and meaning.  He explains:  ◼️Why your goals keep failing you no matter how motivated you feel ◼️The SINGLE question that decides if 2026 is a breakout year ◼️The real reason PROCRASTINATION protects you from success ◼️Why doing less beats trying harder every time ◼️How stress and dating confusion hold men back 00:00 Intro 05:18 Choosing a Productive New Year's Resolution 12:11 The Real Thing You Should Be Doing 19:18 The Idea That "I Will Be Enough When..." 20:13 How to Find Success 23:22 The Hidden and Hurtful Metrics of Success 39:24 The Cost of Alcohol on Your Habits 42:07 If You're Not Okay, You Won't Choose Healthy Habits 46:38 The Biggest Learnings to Stay Consistent 48:42 Burnout, Imposter Syndrome, and Anxiety 53:24 The Two Main Reasons for Procrastination 01:00:56 America and the UK: Differences in Success Approaches 01:06:10 I Wish Britain Celebrated the Success of Its People 01:07:40 Ads 01:08:42 I Never Thought I'd Amounted to Much 01:18:19 How to Know What You Really Want in Life 01:33:54 Modeling What It Means to Be a Good Man 01:39:08 Ads 01:41:10 The Lonely Chapter in Everyone's Life 01:47:15 Problems Are a Feature of Life, Not a Bug 01:53:19 Psychological Stability in a Partner 01:55:48 The Dating World and Finding a Partner 01:58:40 The One Thing That Will Make You More Attractive 02:02:30 Why You Shouldn't Wait for Anything 02:12:22 The Hardest 12 Months of My Life 02:19:12 The Pleasure in Small Things Follow Chris: YouTube - https://bit.ly/4j1xhIh  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3XZ9QFS  X - https://bit.ly/3YDcCAJ Chris' episode with Naval Ravikant - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KyMXeMQS0djxazcFJZaSb?si=hKzVb_ENTlWUCP1rRywYRA You can find out more about Chris’ 2026 template, here: https://bit.ly/4552AvW  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO  Adobe Express - https://Adobe.Ly/OneBetter  Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

Are you planning 2026 completely wrong? CHRIS WILLIAMSON, Modern Wisdom host, breaks down goal setting errors, procrastination psychology, stress overload, dating mistakes and the ONE strategy that works! Chris Williamson is the host of the Modern Wisdom podcast and a leading voice on men’s development, productivity and the challenges of modern life. He is also the creator of the 3 Minute Monday newsletter, where he shares weekly insights on discipline, focus and meaning.  He explains:  ◼️Why your goals keep failing you no matter how motivated you feel ◼️The SINGLE question that decides if 2026 is a breakout year ◼️The real reason PROCRASTINATION protects you from success ◼️Why doing less beats trying harder every time ◼️How stress and dating confusion hold men back 00:00 Intro 05:18 Choosing a Productive New Year's Resolution 12:11 The Real Thing You Should Be Doing 19:18 The Idea That "I Will Be Enough When..." 20:13 How to Find Success 23:22 The Hidden and Hurtful Metrics of Success 39:24 The Cost of Alcohol on Your Habits 42:07 If You're Not Okay, You Won't Choose Healthy Habits 46:38 The Biggest Learnings to Stay Consistent 48:42 Burnout, Imposter Syndrome, and Anxiety 53:24 The Two Main Reasons for Procrastination 01:00:56 America and the UK: Differences in Success Approaches 01:06:10 I Wish Britain Celebrated the Success of Its People 01:07:40 Ads 01:08:42 I Never Thought I'd Amounted to Much 01:18:19 How to Know What You Really Want in Life 01:33:54 Modeling What It Means to Be a Good Man 01:39:08 Ads 01:41:10 The Lonely Chapter in Everyone's Life 01:47:15 Problems Are a Feature of Life, Not a Bug 01:53:19 Psychological Stability in a Partner 01:55:48 The Dating World and Finding a Partner 01:58:40 The One Thing That Will Make You More Attractive 02:02:30 Why You Shouldn't Wait for Anything 02:12:22 The Hardest 12 Months of My Life 02:19:12 The Pleasure in Small Things Follow Chris: YouTube - https://bit.ly/4j1xhIh  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3XZ9QFS  X - https://bit.ly/3YDcCAJ Chris' episode with Naval Ravikant - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KyMXeMQS0djxazcFJZaSb?si=hKzVb_ENTlWUCP1rRywYRA You can find out more about Chris’ 2026 template, here: https://bit.ly/4552AvW  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO  Adobe Express - https://Adobe.Ly/OneBetter  Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

fullChris Williamson: If You Don't Fix This Now, 2026 Is Already Over!7a831b6d-8658-4f79-85a4-940ae5764bcfMon, 29 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +00008887https://216.73.216.191/allTags Gone for Good Read: Psalm 103:8-12 With her sidewalk chalk, India colored in the flowers she had drawn along the edge of the driveway. Then she stood back and frowned. Dad came out of the house and smiled at India. “What lovely flowers!” he said. “And I won’t even have to water them.” “No, but I’m going to,” said India. “I want them a different color.” Taking the garden hose, she aimed the stream of water at her artwork. WHOOSH! All traces of chalk soon disappeared down the driveway. India grinned at Dad. “Now I can start all over. Cool, huh?” “That is pretty cool,” said Dad. “That’s a picture of what Jesus does for us. He gives us a chance to start over when we confess our sin to Him.” “Oh, great,” India said, rolling her eyes. “I can already see my chalk flowers are going to be used in a sermon!” Dad laughed. “Well, that’s what happens when you have a pastor for a dad!” He nodded toward the wet spot on the driveway. “Where are the flowers you drew?” “They’re gone,” India replied. “And I know what you’re going to say—that when we confess our sins, they’re gone too.” “That’s right,” said Dad. “Now bring those flowers back for a minute.” “I can’t!” India said. “They’re washed down the drain, and they don’t exist anymore.” Dad smiled. “They’re gone, never to be seen again. That’s what happens to our sins when we confess them to Jesus and turn away from them. He forgives and forgets them. The Bible says He removes them from us as far as the east is from the west!” “But sometimes I still go over them in my mind—even after I tell Jesus I’m sorry,” India said. Dad nodded. “Sometimes it’s hard for us to forget the bad things we’ve done, and even after confessing them, we wonder how God can forgive and forget them. When that happens, ask Jesus to help you remember His promise to always forgive your sins and remove them.” “And thank Him for letting me start over,” added India. “Just like I’m going to do with these flowers!” Chalk in hand, she began drawing again on a dry section of the driveway. –Hazel W. Marett How about you? Have you done something wrong? If you trust in Jesus, He’s already taken the punishment for all your sins and promises to forgive any sin and remove it from your life. When you do something wrong, tell Him and ask Him to forgive you. Even if you think of the bad thing you did again, He won’t—it’s gone forever! Then you can start over, depending on Him to help you do what’s right. Today's Key Verse: I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more. Jeremiah 31:34 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: God forgives and removes sin

Read: Psalm 103:8-12 With her sidewalk chalk, India colored in the flowers she had drawn along the edge of the driveway. Then she stood back and frowned. Dad came out of the house and smiled at India. “What lovely flowers!” he said. “And I won’t even have to water them.” “No, but I’m going to,” said India. “I want them a different color.” Taking the garden hose, she aimed the stream of water at her artwork. WHOOSH! All traces of chalk soon disappeared down the driveway. India grinned at Dad. “Now I can start all over. Cool, huh?” “That is pretty cool,” said Dad. “That’s a picture of what Jesus does for us. He gives us a chance to start over when we confess our sin to Him.” “Oh, great,” India said, rolling her eyes. “I can already see my chalk flowers are going to be used in a sermon!” Dad laughed. “Well, that’s what happens when you have a pastor for a dad!” He nodded toward the wet spot on the driveway. “Where are the flowers you drew?” “They’re gone,” India replied. “And I know what you’re going to say—that when we confess our sins, they’re gone too.” “That’s right,” said Dad. “Now bring those flowers back for a minute.” “I can’t!” India said. “They’re washed down the drain, and they don’t exist anymore.” Dad smiled. “They’re gone, never to be seen again. That’s what happens to our sins when we confess them to Jesus and turn away from them. He forgives and forgets them. The Bible says He removes them from us as far as the east is from the west!” “But sometimes I still go over them in my mind—even after I tell Jesus I’m sorry,” India said. Dad nodded. “Sometimes it’s hard for us to forget the bad things we’ve done, and even after confessing them, we wonder how God can forgive and forget them. When that happens, ask Jesus to help you remember His promise to always forgive your sins and remove them.” “And thank Him for letting me start over,” added India. “Just like I’m going to do with these flowers!” Chalk in hand, she began drawing again on a dry section of the driveway. –Hazel W. Marett How about you? Have you done something wrong? If you trust in Jesus, He’s already taken the punishment for all your sins and promises to forgive any sin and remove it from your life. When you do something wrong, tell Him and ask Him to forgive you. Even if you think of the bad thing you did again, He won’t—it’s gone forever! Then you can start over, depending on Him to help you do what’s right. Today's Key Verse: I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more. Jeremiah 31:34 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: God forgives and removes sin

Gone for Good 6817a932-0d67-479f-a0a6-7071eaf89ecaMon, 29 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2025) Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2025)82b4f9ac-a1bb-4bb4-a87e-a00d2cac6182Mon, 29 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: Forgive Us Our Trespasses (2025) Forgiving those who have hurt us is a challenging call. Fr. Mike explains what it means to "forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us." We learn that forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same thing and that we can transform our hurt into intercession with God's grace. We ask the Lord to soften our hearts so that they may remain open to loving and forgiving others. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2838-2845. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Forgiving those who have hurt us is a challenging call. Fr. Mike explains what it means to "forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us." We learn that forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same thing and that we can transform our hurt into intercession with God's grace. We ask the Lord to soften our hearts so that they may remain open to loving and forgiving others. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2838-2845. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 363: Forgive Us Our Trespasses (2025)64e37417-9fc4-4e17-be60-9abf42ac2852Mon, 29 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Good Ending Read: Romans 8:16-18; 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-8 “Why does Grandpa have to hurt so much?” Bentley asked his dad as they left the nursing home one afternoon. “I don’t know, Bentley. It’s hard to see Grandpa the way he is now, isn’t it?” They were silent as they walked out to the car and got in. “How about a hike up Piestewa Peak tomorrow?” Dad asked. Bentley’s eyes lit up. “Okay! I’ve been wanting to do that.” Less than halfway up the mountain the next day, Bentley began to struggle to keep up with Dad. Whatever made me think it would be fun to climb Piestewa Peak? he wondered. When he heard Dad say, “Time for a break,” Bentley sighed in relief. “Ready to go again?” Dad asked after the break. Bentley hesitated, trying to decide if he should suggest going back down. Dad ruffled Bentley’s hair. “You’re not going to quit on me now, are ya, buddy? When we get to the top, you’ll see the hard climb was totally worth it.” Bentley wasn’t so sure about that, but he nodded and trudged up the mountain with his dad. When they finally reached the top, they could see the whole city below, surrounded by hills and desert. A sense of wonder came over Bentley. “You were right!” he said. “This is awesome!” Soon they found a nice spot to spread out their picnic lunch. “Being up here is totally worth the hard climb, just like you said,” Bentley mused. Dad took a bite of his sandwich and nodded. “I’ve been thinking,” he said. “Our climb up here was hard, but it had a good ending. What’s happening to Grandpa is something like climbing this mountain.” “How?” asked Bentley. “Our world is cursed by sin—it’s what causes hard things like death and Grandpa’s illness. But when Jesus returns, He’s going to make all things new. Christians will have perfect bodies, and we’ll live with Jesus in a new, beautiful world where there won’t be any sin, death, or suffering. Our lives now are hard—just like climbing this mountain was hard. But Jesus is with us every step of the way, and like the view after the hike, we know the ending will be worth it.” –Esther M. Bailey How about you? Have you struggled with having a friend or family member die? Do you wonder why people have to suffer through sickness and pain? People go through many different kinds of struggles in life, and it’s hard to understand why. But Jesus promises to be with us in our pain and struggles on earth, and one day He will come back and make everything new. Then we’ll be free from sin, pain, and death and will live with Him forever! Today's Key Verse: Sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus will end suffering

Read: Romans 8:16-18; 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-8 “Why does Grandpa have to hurt so much?” Bentley asked his dad as they left the nursing home one afternoon. “I don’t know, Bentley. It’s hard to see Grandpa the way he is now, isn’t it?” They were silent as they walked out to the car and got in. “How about a hike up Piestewa Peak tomorrow?” Dad asked. Bentley’s eyes lit up. “Okay! I’ve been wanting to do that.” Less than halfway up the mountain the next day, Bentley began to struggle to keep up with Dad. Whatever made me think it would be fun to climb Piestewa Peak? he wondered. When he heard Dad say, “Time for a break,” Bentley sighed in relief. “Ready to go again?” Dad asked after the break. Bentley hesitated, trying to decide if he should suggest going back down. Dad ruffled Bentley’s hair. “You’re not going to quit on me now, are ya, buddy? When we get to the top, you’ll see the hard climb was totally worth it.” Bentley wasn’t so sure about that, but he nodded and trudged up the mountain with his dad. When they finally reached the top, they could see the whole city below, surrounded by hills and desert. A sense of wonder came over Bentley. “You were right!” he said. “This is awesome!” Soon they found a nice spot to spread out their picnic lunch. “Being up here is totally worth the hard climb, just like you said,” Bentley mused. Dad took a bite of his sandwich and nodded. “I’ve been thinking,” he said. “Our climb up here was hard, but it had a good ending. What’s happening to Grandpa is something like climbing this mountain.” “How?” asked Bentley. “Our world is cursed by sin—it’s what causes hard things like death and Grandpa’s illness. But when Jesus returns, He’s going to make all things new. Christians will have perfect bodies, and we’ll live with Jesus in a new, beautiful world where there won’t be any sin, death, or suffering. Our lives now are hard—just like climbing this mountain was hard. But Jesus is with us every step of the way, and like the view after the hike, we know the ending will be worth it.” –Esther M. Bailey How about you? Have you struggled with having a friend or family member die? Do you wonder why people have to suffer through sickness and pain? People go through many different kinds of struggles in life, and it’s hard to understand why. But Jesus promises to be with us in our pain and struggles on earth, and one day He will come back and make everything new. Then we’ll be free from sin, pain, and death and will live with Him forever! Today's Key Verse: Sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus will end suffering

A Good Ending d57ed763-a111-4909-8fe5-cd8b67dfc9beSun, 28 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2025) Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2025)24c107aa-715a-49d2-a3a1-4af3e3e9393aSun, 28 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: Our Daily Bread (2025) Asking God for our “daily bread” is a petition for him to fill our physical and spiritual hunger. Fr. Mike breaks down this simple yet profound petition that reminds us of our reliance on God for all our needs. In this part of the Lord’s prayer, we turn to God with childlike hearts, trusting that he will nourish us with all the appropriate material goods and, above all, with the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2828-2837. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Asking God for our “daily bread” is a petition for him to fill our physical and spiritual hunger. Fr. Mike breaks down this simple yet profound petition that reminds us of our reliance on God for all our needs. In this part of the Lord’s prayer, we turn to God with childlike hearts, trusting that he will nourish us with all the appropriate material goods and, above all, with the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2828-2837. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 362: Our Daily Bread (2025)914b27d0-99ec-4e5f-8e57-4cfde90862a7Sun, 28 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEpisode 123140: 12/28/25 The Holy Family Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph The "trad family" goes back farther than the 1950's... Men and women need to be authentically masculine and feminine for their marriages and families to thrive. But what IS authentic masculinity? What IS authentic femininity? Mass Readings from December 28, 2025: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5Colossians 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph The "trad family" goes back farther than the 1950's... Men and women need to be authentically masculine and feminine for their marriages and families to thrive. But what IS authentic masculinity? What IS authentic femininity? Mass Readings from December 28, 2025: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5Colossians 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

fullEpisode 123140: 12/28/25 The Holy Family837cd96a-3a48-4be7-86c9-d5cb44ff6ebfSat, 27 Dec 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Is Modern Parenting Causing ADHD? Your Decisions Shape Your Child’s Mind!Erica Komisar is a psychoanalyst renowned for her work on parenting, early childhood development, and the root causes of behavioural issues. In today’s moment, Erica discusses the rise in ADHD diagnoses and reveals which modern parenting practices may be significantly contributing to this trend, and to stress in early childhood. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/e/OoL7GFnplZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/TBgRlfrplZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Erica Komisar: https://www.ericakomisar.com/

Erica Komisar is a psychoanalyst renowned for her work on parenting, early childhood development, and the root causes of behavioural issues. In today’s moment, Erica discusses the rise in ADHD diagnoses and reveals which modern parenting practices may be significantly contributing to this trend, and to stress in early childhood. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/e/OoL7GFnplZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/TBgRlfrplZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Erica Komisar: https://www.ericakomisar.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Is Modern Parenting Causing ADHD? Your Decisions Shape Your Child’s Mind!983d9530-cce5-4c5b-99eb-c0443329fef5Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +00001537https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Hole in One Read: Romans 3:23-25 Matthew lined up his first putt. He bounced his golf ball off the side wall, past the spinning windmill, and it rolled to a stop just a few feet away from the hole. “Great shot, buddy!” said Dad. It was Matthew’s first time mini-golfing, and his dad was teaching him how to play. “That was a great way to start the game. My turn now, and then whoever is farther away from the hole after that goes next.” Dad steadied his shoulders, took aim, and swung. Dad’s ball went straight through the tunnel, barely dodging the windmill blades. It kept rolling over the green turf, slowed to a crawl, and almost stopped before tipping into the cup. “Wow, a hole in one! I can’t believe it!” Matthew exclaimed. He was sure he’d never be able to play like that. “I admit, that was pretty cool. I didn’t think I was going to be able to do that,” Dad said as he reached into the cup to retrieve his ball. “It’s really tough to get a hole in one.” “Do you think I’ll ever be able to do that?” Matthew asked. “I’m sure you could, with practice. You even got pretty close on your first shot today.” They continued to play, and Matthew kept trying for his own hole in one, but he never quite made it. “You’re right, Dad, getting a hole in one is a lot tougher than it looks. I don’t think I’ll ever be good enough.” Matthew sighed. “It’s like what I learned at church last week. We talked about how no one is good enough to get into heaven on their own either.” Dad nodded. “That’s a really good point. Earning your way into heaven would be like getting a hole in one every time your whole life—only way more impossible! No matter how hard we try, we could never be good enough to get into heaven. There’s only one person who is.” “Right. Jesus!” said Matthew. “He died on the cross so we wouldn’t have to be punished for the bad stuff we’ve done. The only way to get to heaven is to trust Him to save us.” Matthew lined up his ball and putted, then gave his dad a huge grin as it went straight into the hole. –Dylan Kraayenbrink How about you? Do you think you can get into heaven on your own? If you’ve done even just one bad thing—like telling a little lie to your parents or taking something that’s not yours—you have failed. And the Bible says we’ve all failed to do what’s right. That’s why God sent His perfect Son, Jesus, to die for us. We can only get into heaven by trusting in Him. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today Key Verse: As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one.” Romans 3:10 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Only Jesus can bring you into heaven

Read: Romans 3:23-25 Matthew lined up his first putt. He bounced his golf ball off the side wall, past the spinning windmill, and it rolled to a stop just a few feet away from the hole. “Great shot, buddy!” said Dad. It was Matthew’s first time mini-golfing, and his dad was teaching him how to play. “That was a great way to start the game. My turn now, and then whoever is farther away from the hole after that goes next.” Dad steadied his shoulders, took aim, and swung. Dad’s ball went straight through the tunnel, barely dodging the windmill blades. It kept rolling over the green turf, slowed to a crawl, and almost stopped before tipping into the cup. “Wow, a hole in one! I can’t believe it!” Matthew exclaimed. He was sure he’d never be able to play like that. “I admit, that was pretty cool. I didn’t think I was going to be able to do that,” Dad said as he reached into the cup to retrieve his ball. “It’s really tough to get a hole in one.” “Do you think I’ll ever be able to do that?” Matthew asked. “I’m sure you could, with practice. You even got pretty close on your first shot today.” They continued to play, and Matthew kept trying for his own hole in one, but he never quite made it. “You’re right, Dad, getting a hole in one is a lot tougher than it looks. I don’t think I’ll ever be good enough.” Matthew sighed. “It’s like what I learned at church last week. We talked about how no one is good enough to get into heaven on their own either.” Dad nodded. “That’s a really good point. Earning your way into heaven would be like getting a hole in one every time your whole life—only way more impossible! No matter how hard we try, we could never be good enough to get into heaven. There’s only one person who is.” “Right. Jesus!” said Matthew. “He died on the cross so we wouldn’t have to be punished for the bad stuff we’ve done. The only way to get to heaven is to trust Him to save us.” Matthew lined up his ball and putted, then gave his dad a huge grin as it went straight into the hole. –Dylan Kraayenbrink How about you? Do you think you can get into heaven on your own? If you’ve done even just one bad thing—like telling a little lie to your parents or taking something that’s not yours—you have failed. And the Bible says we’ve all failed to do what’s right. That’s why God sent His perfect Son, Jesus, to die for us. We can only get into heaven by trusting in Him. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today Key Verse: As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one.” Romans 3:10 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Only Jesus can bring you into heaven

A Hole in One ba019476-8ab4-4998-8fef-9b59b7aaf02bSat, 27 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2025) Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2025)2ca4ec25-5521-41e9-bde9-64e97e288692Sat, 27 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: The Kingdom and Will of God (2025) When we pray for God’s Kingdom to come and God’s will to be done, we are asking for the final coming of the reign of God and for his plan of salvation to come to fruition. This petition is most powerfully expressed in the Mass. Fr. Mike reminds us that anticipating Christ’s return should inflame our hearts to continue our mission here on earth and to carry out God’s will with perseverance. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2816-2827. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we pray for God’s Kingdom to come and God’s will to be done, we are asking for the final coming of the reign of God and for his plan of salvation to come to fruition. This petition is most powerfully expressed in the Mass. Fr. Mike reminds us that anticipating Christ’s return should inflame our hearts to continue our mission here on earth and to carry out God’s will with perseverance. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2816-2827. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 361: The Kingdom and Will of God (2025)072dbec6-f908-48d6-90ee-c1a2f0f33c84Sat, 27 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsif you're seeing this, God is trying to get your attentionHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the importance of going to God first - before our friends, before alcohol, and before anything else that isn't at His feet. Running to God before all else positions our hearts and allows us to fully trust in Him. "Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other." Deuteronomy 4:39 _____________________________________________ ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the importance of going to God first - before our friends, before alcohol, and before anything else that isn't at His feet. Running to God before all else positions our hearts and allows us to fully trust in Him. "Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other." Deuteronomy 4:39 _____________________________________________ ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullif you're seeing this, God is trying to get your attention6009c1f4-83aa-4109-9b06-410301ef4bbaFri, 26 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEp 143 FlashbackLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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fullEp 143 Flashback77eab032-7a2a-4cf7-bc17-f6cead299c7dFri, 26 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +00003775https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Fastest Way To Alzheimer’s.... 6 Science-Backed Brain Fixes!New year, healthier brain? Start 2026 RIGHT by protecting your brain, with EXPERT advice from The Diary Of A CEO’s top guests on brain health, dementia risk, brain fog, nutrition, addiction, and more!  This EXCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS EPISODE brings together BRAIN HEALTH advice from world-leading experts, including:  ◼️Dr Rhonda Patrick ◼️Dr Wendy Suzuki ◼️Andrew Huberman ◼️Dr Nathan Bryan ◼️Dr Daniel Amen ◼️Simon Mills They explain:  ◼️Why dementia and Alzheimer’s often begin with damaged blood flow, not memory loss ◼️How food, nitric oxide, and circulation directly affect brain aging ◼️The daily habits that grow or shrink your brain over time ◼️Which modern trends help neuroplasticity and which silently destroy it ◼️The simple lifestyle shifts that protect cognition for decades (00:00) Intro (01:03) Effects of Exercise on the Brain (06:08) How to Improve Speaking Skills and Memory (07:46) Effects of Coffee on the Brain (09:20) What Destroys Your Brain? (11:51) Impact of Social Relationships on the Brain (13:24) Effects of Creatine on the Brain (19:33) Creatine for Sleep (22:31) Creatine Loading Myths (25:20) Creatine for Depression (27:07) Neuroplasticity Explained (36:03) The Role of Nitric Oxide in the Brain (44:32) Habits That Are Good for the Brain (48:42) Is Loving Your Job Good or Bad for Your Brain? (50:30) Bad Things for Brain Health (51:49) Does Hearing Loss Lead to Alzheimer’s? (53:12) Effects of AI on the Brain (54:18) Natural Remedies for Brain Health (57:56) Rosemary Effects on Brain Health (01:00:29) Benefits of Dark Chocolate The Diary Of A CEO:  ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb ◼️ Independent research: https://braincompilation.tiiny.co Sponsors: ExpressVPN - visit https://ExpressVPN.com/DOAC to find out how you can get up to four extra months. Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

New year, healthier brain? Start 2026 RIGHT by protecting your brain, with EXPERT advice from The Diary Of A CEO’s top guests on brain health, dementia risk, brain fog, nutrition, addiction, and more!  This EXCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS EPISODE brings together BRAIN HEALTH advice from world-leading experts, including:  ◼️Dr Rhonda Patrick ◼️Dr Wendy Suzuki ◼️Andrew Huberman ◼️Dr Nathan Bryan ◼️Dr Daniel Amen ◼️Simon Mills They explain:  ◼️Why dementia and Alzheimer’s often begin with damaged blood flow, not memory loss ◼️How food, nitric oxide, and circulation directly affect brain aging ◼️The daily habits that grow or shrink your brain over time ◼️Which modern trends help neuroplasticity and which silently destroy it ◼️The simple lifestyle shifts that protect cognition for decades (00:00) Intro (01:03) Effects of Exercise on the Brain (06:08) How to Improve Speaking Skills and Memory (07:46) Effects of Coffee on the Brain (09:20) What Destroys Your Brain? (11:51) Impact of Social Relationships on the Brain (13:24) Effects of Creatine on the Brain (19:33) Creatine for Sleep (22:31) Creatine Loading Myths (25:20) Creatine for Depression (27:07) Neuroplasticity Explained (36:03) The Role of Nitric Oxide in the Brain (44:32) Habits That Are Good for the Brain (48:42) Is Loving Your Job Good or Bad for Your Brain? (50:30) Bad Things for Brain Health (51:49) Does Hearing Loss Lead to Alzheimer’s? (53:12) Effects of AI on the Brain (54:18) Natural Remedies for Brain Health (57:56) Rosemary Effects on Brain Health (01:00:29) Benefits of Dark Chocolate The Diary Of A CEO:  ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb ◼️ Independent research: https://braincompilation.tiiny.co Sponsors: ExpressVPN - visit https://ExpressVPN.com/DOAC to find out how you can get up to four extra months. Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

fullThe Fastest Way To Alzheimer’s.... 6 Science-Backed Brain Fixes!d04ee380-ac7a-4d7b-a0ca-7210369e2486Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +00003915https://216.73.216.191/allTags Just Having Fun Read: Philippians 2:1-4; Colossians 3:12 “Boo!” Blake shouted from behind the couch as his younger sister walked past. Gabby screamed and jumped in surprise, and Blake laughed as he climbed out. “Gotcha!” “Mom!” Gabby wailed. “Blake’s scaring me again!” Mom came into the living room. “Blake, we’ve talked about this before. You know it scares Gabby when you jump out at her like that. You need to stop it.” “Yeah,” said Gabby. “And stop hitting me with your pillow too.” “Oh, come on. I just wanted to have a pillow fight! Lighten up, Gabby.” “Blake,” said Mom, “are you being kind to your sister?” “Well, I’m not trying to be mean. I just want to have fun.” As Blake spoke, their black cat raced past them, followed by their big golden dog. “Oscar, leave Morris alone!” yelled Blake. He chased the golden retriever around the coffee table. Oscar pranced around and panted happily as he trapped the hissing cat in the corner. “Oscar looks like he’s laughing,” said Gabby. Mom nodded. “I’d say he’s having a lot of fun.” “Oscar, come!” At Blake’s command, the dog finally turned away from the cat. “No chasing Morris.” Blake glared at the dog sternly as Oscar trotted to him. “Don’t do that again!” Mom smirked. “But Oscar was only having fun. He didn’t do it to be mean.” “Well, it wasn’t fun for Morris, and—” Blake stopped. He was quiet for a moment, then sighed. “I see your point, Mom. What’s fun for one animal—or person—might not be any fun for the other.” Mom nodded. “Oscar was having fun at Morris’s expense. That’s also how you’ve been having fun with Gabby. You’ve been doing things that were fun for you, but not fun for her—in fact, I think part of your fun came from seeing her get upset. That’s not how Jesus wants us to treat people. He tells us to show others love and kindness by considering how they feel and not just thinking of ourselves. That’s the kind of love He showed us when He sacrificed His life so we could be saved.” Blake looked over at Gabby, who had picked up Morris and gone into the kitchen. “Come on, Oscar,” he said. “You and I both need to apologize.” –Jody Hedlund How about you? Are you sensitive to the feelings of others? Or do you like to have fun by teasing people who may not find it as fun as you do? As Christians, we need to put other people’s feelings before our own fun and enjoyment so they can see Jesus’s love in us. He loves us so much that He gave His own life to save us, and He’ll help you reflect His love in the way you treat others. Today's Key Verse: Everyone should look not to his own interests, but rather to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Consider how others feel

Read: Philippians 2:1-4; Colossians 3:12 “Boo!” Blake shouted from behind the couch as his younger sister walked past. Gabby screamed and jumped in surprise, and Blake laughed as he climbed out. “Gotcha!” “Mom!” Gabby wailed. “Blake’s scaring me again!” Mom came into the living room. “Blake, we’ve talked about this before. You know it scares Gabby when you jump out at her like that. You need to stop it.” “Yeah,” said Gabby. “And stop hitting me with your pillow too.” “Oh, come on. I just wanted to have a pillow fight! Lighten up, Gabby.” “Blake,” said Mom, “are you being kind to your sister?” “Well, I’m not trying to be mean. I just want to have fun.” As Blake spoke, their black cat raced past them, followed by their big golden dog. “Oscar, leave Morris alone!” yelled Blake. He chased the golden retriever around the coffee table. Oscar pranced around and panted happily as he trapped the hissing cat in the corner. “Oscar looks like he’s laughing,” said Gabby. Mom nodded. “I’d say he’s having a lot of fun.” “Oscar, come!” At Blake’s command, the dog finally turned away from the cat. “No chasing Morris.” Blake glared at the dog sternly as Oscar trotted to him. “Don’t do that again!” Mom smirked. “But Oscar was only having fun. He didn’t do it to be mean.” “Well, it wasn’t fun for Morris, and—” Blake stopped. He was quiet for a moment, then sighed. “I see your point, Mom. What’s fun for one animal—or person—might not be any fun for the other.” Mom nodded. “Oscar was having fun at Morris’s expense. That’s also how you’ve been having fun with Gabby. You’ve been doing things that were fun for you, but not fun for her—in fact, I think part of your fun came from seeing her get upset. That’s not how Jesus wants us to treat people. He tells us to show others love and kindness by considering how they feel and not just thinking of ourselves. That’s the kind of love He showed us when He sacrificed His life so we could be saved.” Blake looked over at Gabby, who had picked up Morris and gone into the kitchen. “Come on, Oscar,” he said. “You and I both need to apologize.” –Jody Hedlund How about you? Are you sensitive to the feelings of others? Or do you like to have fun by teasing people who may not find it as fun as you do? As Christians, we need to put other people’s feelings before our own fun and enjoyment so they can see Jesus’s love in us. He loves us so much that He gave His own life to save us, and He’ll help you reflect His love in the way you treat others. Today's Key Verse: Everyone should look not to his own interests, but rather to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Consider how others feel

Just Having Fun fdb27e04-bda7-4705-a925-bef9e2a100d8Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God's voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God's voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture9259f20f-6606-4692-84b7-14ab0619335eFri, 26 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2025) Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2025)f50df046-ee2c-4129-b8dd-2e28c5973922Fri, 26 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Hallowing God’s Name (2025) What does it mean to hallow God’s name? We are not the source or cause of God’s holiness. As the Catechism says, we hallow God’s name so it may be glorified, loved, and known. Jesus instructs us in the Our Father to petition and desire that we be drawn into God’s plan of loving kindness. In time, God’s name is hallowed in how we live and how we pray. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2807-2815. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to hallow God’s name? We are not the source or cause of God’s holiness. As the Catechism says, we hallow God’s name so it may be glorified, loved, and known. Jesus instructs us in the Our Father to petition and desire that we be drawn into God’s plan of loving kindness. In time, God’s name is hallowed in how we live and how we pray. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2807-2815. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 360: Hallowing God’s Name (2025)a455df96-e47d-401c-8f92-e6bb48d6d7f2Fri, 26 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#951 - Luke 18:18-30 - A Rich RulerThis episode is part 41 in a study of the gospel of Luke.Jesus runs into a rich ruler who only has one thing getting in the way of his getting into the kingdom of God... everything he has. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-18-a-rich-ruler/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 41 in a study of the gospel of Luke.Jesus runs into a rich ruler who only has one thing getting in the way of his getting into the kingdom of God... everything he has. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-18-a-rich-ruler/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#951 - Luke 18:18-30 - A Rich Rulerd443196a-44a4-48a0-bc04-fb9090aa178eThu, 25 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000573https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to Iconic Christmas Movie Scenes Merry Christmas from Fr. Mike Schmitz and all of us here at Ascension! While we celebrate the birth of Christ, the true reason for this season, we also reflect on the many blessings and joys with the ones we love! Come celebrate with us as Fr. Mike reacts to Christmas movies and shares how each movie reveals a deeply Christian message to all of us!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Merry Christmas from Fr. Mike Schmitz and all of us here at Ascension! While we celebrate the birth of Christ, the true reason for this season, we also reflect on the many blessings and joys with the ones we love! Come celebrate with us as Fr. Mike reacts to Christmas movies and shares how each movie reveals a deeply Christian message to all of us!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to Iconic Christmas Movie Scenesd0f97545-0526-4c54-b5c6-aef8ecc95b1bThu, 25 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Crybaby Christmas Read: Luke 2:8-14; Hebrews 12:1-3 “This is the worst Christmas ever!” Riley told her brother. “Not only did we have to move because of Dad’s job, we have to live in this tiny apartment because we can’t find a house.” She groaned as she tripped over a box on her way to the couch. “There’s no room in here!” Logan shrugged. “At least we have beds. When Mary and Joseph got to Bethlehem, all they could find was a stable. They probably just had straw.” “Yeah, well, at least they had the gifts the wise men brought them. We don’t have any presents to open because we’ve been too busy moving that we haven’t had any time to go Christmas shopping!” “Actually, the wise men didn’t bring gifts to Jesus right when he was born,” Logan said. “They didn’t come until later.” Riley crossed her arms. “Well, at least they had the angels singing. I can’t download any music because the internet isn’t working!” “It was actually the shepherds who heard the angels singing—not Mary and Joseph.” Logan looked at his sister. “It sounds like you’re having a crybaby Christmas.” Riley raised her eyebrows. “A crybaby Christmas?” “Yeah,” said Logan. “You’re complaining about everything!” Riley threw a pillow at her brother’s head, but Mom came down the hallway just in time and caught it in midair. “Okay, you two. What’s going on?” “Logan says I’m complaining about everything!” said Riley. “Well, are you?” asked Mom. Riley sighed. “Well, maybe. But everything’s a mess, and just because he’s not bothered by any of it doesn’t mean he can make fun of me!” Mom sat down next to Riley. “I know Christmas is a lot different for us this year, but we can still be joyful. After all, Christmas is about Jesus coming to earth to save us! He cares about us and understands what we’re going through because He went through so much more when He was on earth.” Riley looked around their small apartment. “But He never complained, did He?” Mom shook her head. “The Bible says He went to the cross with joy because it was the only way we could have eternal life with Him.” She smiled at Riley. “Trust Him to help you be joyful too.” –Ruth McQuilkin How about you? Have you been rejoicing in the birth of Jesus this Christmas season? Or have you been too weighed down by problems to feel joyful? Problems can be hard to deal with, especially at Christmas, but remember that you don’t have to face them alone. Jesus came to earth to save you, and He promises to be with you through every problem you face. Because of Him, you can celebrate Christmas with joy! Today's Key Verse: The angel said…I bring you good tidings of great joy. Luke 2:10 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Be joyful

Read: Luke 2:8-14; Hebrews 12:1-3 “This is the worst Christmas ever!” Riley told her brother. “Not only did we have to move because of Dad’s job, we have to live in this tiny apartment because we can’t find a house.” She groaned as she tripped over a box on her way to the couch. “There’s no room in here!” Logan shrugged. “At least we have beds. When Mary and Joseph got to Bethlehem, all they could find was a stable. They probably just had straw.” “Yeah, well, at least they had the gifts the wise men brought them. We don’t have any presents to open because we’ve been too busy moving that we haven’t had any time to go Christmas shopping!” “Actually, the wise men didn’t bring gifts to Jesus right when he was born,” Logan said. “They didn’t come until later.” Riley crossed her arms. “Well, at least they had the angels singing. I can’t download any music because the internet isn’t working!” “It was actually the shepherds who heard the angels singing—not Mary and Joseph.” Logan looked at his sister. “It sounds like you’re having a crybaby Christmas.” Riley raised her eyebrows. “A crybaby Christmas?” “Yeah,” said Logan. “You’re complaining about everything!” Riley threw a pillow at her brother’s head, but Mom came down the hallway just in time and caught it in midair. “Okay, you two. What’s going on?” “Logan says I’m complaining about everything!” said Riley. “Well, are you?” asked Mom. Riley sighed. “Well, maybe. But everything’s a mess, and just because he’s not bothered by any of it doesn’t mean he can make fun of me!” Mom sat down next to Riley. “I know Christmas is a lot different for us this year, but we can still be joyful. After all, Christmas is about Jesus coming to earth to save us! He cares about us and understands what we’re going through because He went through so much more when He was on earth.” Riley looked around their small apartment. “But He never complained, did He?” Mom shook her head. “The Bible says He went to the cross with joy because it was the only way we could have eternal life with Him.” She smiled at Riley. “Trust Him to help you be joyful too.” –Ruth McQuilkin How about you? Have you been rejoicing in the birth of Jesus this Christmas season? Or have you been too weighed down by problems to feel joyful? Problems can be hard to deal with, especially at Christmas, but remember that you don’t have to face them alone. Jesus came to earth to save you, and He promises to be with you through every problem you face. Because of Him, you can celebrate Christmas with joy! Today's Key Verse: The angel said…I bring you good tidings of great joy. Luke 2:10 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Be joyful

Crybaby Christmas d07c2966-04e9-4124-bb32-00ef13910935Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2025) As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2025)df177a98-d876-409c-ae94-0636147d242bThu, 25 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: The Seven Petitions (2025) In the Lord’s Prayer, we make seven different petitions to our Father in heaven. Together, we examine what makes each set of these seven petitions different. Fr. Mike unpacks how the first three petitions emphasize love of the Father, the next two concern us in the present world, and the final two concern the battle of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2803-2806. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In the Lord’s Prayer, we make seven different petitions to our Father in heaven. Together, we examine what makes each set of these seven petitions different. Fr. Mike unpacks how the first three petitions emphasize love of the Father, the next two concern us in the present world, and the final two concern the battle of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2803-2806. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 359: The Seven Petitions (2025)532031e8-5354-46ee-9621-d9d84814ef62Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEpisode 123139: 12/25/25 Waiting Well: Worth the Wait Homily from The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) What if all I received was HIM this Christmas? We have waited for Jesus—and now that He is here, true gratitude is shown by living fully in the gift of His presence and love. Mass Readings from December 25, 2025:Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

Homily from The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) What if all I received was HIM this Christmas? We have waited for Jesus—and now that He is here, true gratitude is shown by living fully in the gift of His presence and love. Mass Readings from December 25, 2025:Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

fullEpisode 123139: 12/25/25 Waiting Well: Worth the Waita36140d9-bdaa-4f1a-80e4-f8642a7d1aa4Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#399: The Christmas Journey of Three Curious Camels📖 Scriptures Referenced Numbers 24:17, Matthew 2:2, Luke 2:11, & John 3:16–17 🐪 Summary In this special Christmas  episode, we take a break from our usual Kids Bible Stories format to explore the story of Jesus’ birth from a fresh and cozy perspective—through the eyes of three very curious camels. We begin by helping kids understand an important and often-missed detail of the Christmas story: While the shepherds visited Jesus the night He was born, the Wise Men arrived later, when Jesus was a little older. Even so, everyone who came—shepherds and Wise Men alike—came for the same reason: to worship the Savior God promised. From there, we invite listeners into a gentle imagination story, wondering what it might have been like for the camels who carried the Wise Men’s treasures across deserts, followed the brilliant star, and witnessed the fulfillment of ancient prophecies. As the camels travel beneath the shining star, kids hear Scripture woven throughout the story, including the prophecy of the coming King, the Wise Men’s search for Jesus, and the beautiful truth that the greatest King arrived in humility—not in a palace, but in a manger. The episode closes by reminding listeners that God’s greatest gift is Jesus, sent out of love to rescue and save the world. ----------------------- 🎁 This podcast is free because of the generosity of families like yours. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠kbspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan ✨ Plus, don’t miss Kids Bible Stories Bedtime and Kids Bible Stories Español — both free wherever you listen! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about advertising here.⁠ ---------------------SPECIAL THANKS and LINKS:----------------------- Please donate today at ⁠⁠⁠MercyShips.org/podcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Visit OmahaSteaks.com⁠⁠⁠ for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout.

📖 Scriptures Referenced Numbers 24:17, Matthew 2:2, Luke 2:11, & John 3:16–17 🐪 Summary In this special Christmas  episode, we take a break from our usual Kids Bible Stories format to explore the story of Jesus’ birth from a fresh and cozy perspective—through the eyes of three very curious camels. We begin by helping kids understand an important and often-missed detail of the Christmas story: While the shepherds visited Jesus the night He was born, the Wise Men arrived later, when Jesus was a little older. Even so, everyone who came—shepherds and Wise Men alike—came for the same reason: to worship the Savior God promised. From there, we invite listeners into a gentle imagination story, wondering what it might have been like for the camels who carried the Wise Men’s treasures across deserts, followed the brilliant star, and witnessed the fulfillment of ancient prophecies. As the camels travel beneath the shining star, kids hear Scripture woven throughout the story, including the prophecy of the coming King, the Wise Men’s search for Jesus, and the beautiful truth that the greatest King arrived in humility—not in a palace, but in a manger. The episode closes by reminding listeners that God’s greatest gift is Jesus, sent out of love to rescue and save the world. ----------------------- 🎁 This podcast is free because of the generosity of families like yours. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠kbspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan ✨ Plus, don’t miss Kids Bible Stories Bedtime and Kids Bible Stories Español — both free wherever you listen! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about advertising here.⁠ ---------------------SPECIAL THANKS and LINKS:----------------------- Please donate today at ⁠⁠⁠MercyShips.org/podcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Visit OmahaSteaks.com⁠⁠⁠ for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout.

full#399: The Christmas Journey of Three Curious Camelsc8eb9ac6-912a-4f72-b01a-c69c72f4b074Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +00001005https://216.73.216.191/allTags Animals Talk on Christmas Eve Read: Isaiah 9:1-7; John 3:16 Christmas presents made Sam nervous. Santa’s “nice” list made him worried. As the days drew closer to Christmas, Sam’s anxiety about presents increased. Maybe it was the wondering—is Santa coming? Maybe it was the worry—was I good enough this year? Or maybe Sam was afraid he couldn’t buy the perfect gifts for his family with the little money he had. “Homemade gifts again,” he said sadly. On Christmas Eve, Sam’s parents took him and his brother, Bobby, on an outing to the zoo to help get their minds off presents. As they walked around, the family noticed the animals were being extra active and noisy in their enclosures. The eagles squawked. The mountain lions grunted, pacing back and forth. The black bears huffed, as one clawed up a tree stump and the other scratched its backside along the fence. Then the parrot said, “Hi, Bobby.” “Did he say my name?” asked Bobby in amazement. The petting zoo sheep and goats were baaing and maaing louder than ever. “Why are the animals acting so funny?” Sam finally asked. “I think animals talk on Christmas Eve,” said Dad, grinning. “I think they’re excited for the birth of baby Jesus, just like the barn animals were on the night He was born!” Sam was old enough to know the animals couldn’t really talk, but he was warmed by the idea of it. The animals were God’s creation, and perhaps they wanted to celebrate Christmas too. “It’s not about the presents, it’s about God sending Jesus into the world to save us because He loves us,” said Sam. “He’s the present!” “You got it! Spending time together at Christmas and giving thanks to God for His wonderful gift is what really matters,” said Mom. Dad nodded. “Jesus died for our sins and rose again to give us eternal life, and He fills our lives with love, joy, peace, and many other good things. There’s nothing better than that!” That night, Sam slept peacefully and awoke to a beautiful Christmas morning. He jumped out of bed, ready to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. –Elizabeth Janczyk How about you? Do you worry about presents at Christmas? Maybe you don’t know what will be under the tree or if you’ll be able to buy others the gifts they want. The good news is that the best gift of Christmas isn’t anything anyone can buy. It’s Jesus, and He doesn’t have a “nice” list—He offers eternal life to everyone, even though none of us deserve it. Have you received that gift? Trust in Him today so you can celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Celebrate the gift of Jesus

Read: Isaiah 9:1-7; John 3:16 Christmas presents made Sam nervous. Santa’s “nice” list made him worried. As the days drew closer to Christmas, Sam’s anxiety about presents increased. Maybe it was the wondering—is Santa coming? Maybe it was the worry—was I good enough this year? Or maybe Sam was afraid he couldn’t buy the perfect gifts for his family with the little money he had. “Homemade gifts again,” he said sadly. On Christmas Eve, Sam’s parents took him and his brother, Bobby, on an outing to the zoo to help get their minds off presents. As they walked around, the family noticed the animals were being extra active and noisy in their enclosures. The eagles squawked. The mountain lions grunted, pacing back and forth. The black bears huffed, as one clawed up a tree stump and the other scratched its backside along the fence. Then the parrot said, “Hi, Bobby.” “Did he say my name?” asked Bobby in amazement. The petting zoo sheep and goats were baaing and maaing louder than ever. “Why are the animals acting so funny?” Sam finally asked. “I think animals talk on Christmas Eve,” said Dad, grinning. “I think they’re excited for the birth of baby Jesus, just like the barn animals were on the night He was born!” Sam was old enough to know the animals couldn’t really talk, but he was warmed by the idea of it. The animals were God’s creation, and perhaps they wanted to celebrate Christmas too. “It’s not about the presents, it’s about God sending Jesus into the world to save us because He loves us,” said Sam. “He’s the present!” “You got it! Spending time together at Christmas and giving thanks to God for His wonderful gift is what really matters,” said Mom. Dad nodded. “Jesus died for our sins and rose again to give us eternal life, and He fills our lives with love, joy, peace, and many other good things. There’s nothing better than that!” That night, Sam slept peacefully and awoke to a beautiful Christmas morning. He jumped out of bed, ready to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. –Elizabeth Janczyk How about you? Do you worry about presents at Christmas? Maybe you don’t know what will be under the tree or if you’ll be able to buy others the gifts they want. The good news is that the best gift of Christmas isn’t anything anyone can buy. It’s Jesus, and He doesn’t have a “nice” list—He offers eternal life to everyone, even though none of us deserve it. Have you received that gift? Trust in Him today so you can celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Celebrate the gift of Jesus

Animals Talk on Christmas Eve 1ef640d6-e721-4018-b1ea-82f17698db87Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2025) Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2025)4a4afd42-30de-4622-8c2f-5737de806786Wed, 24 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: Who Art in Heaven (2025) As we reach the conclusion of the article on the opening words of the Our Father, we take a closer look at the phrase, “Who Art in Heaven.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that God is not distant, but is imminently present all around us. He also emphasizes that while sin has exiled us from heaven, conversion of heart allows us to return to the Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2794-2802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we reach the conclusion of the article on the opening words of the Our Father, we take a closer look at the phrase, “Who Art in Heaven.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that God is not distant, but is imminently present all around us. He also emphasizes that while sin has exiled us from heaven, conversion of heart allows us to return to the Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2794-2802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 358: Who Art in Heaven (2025)05a3970a-c384-4e4a-827f-b555c8268cdeWed, 24 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWe Will Return After Christmas!We are taking a break this week and will return next week with another dramatic case file! Blessings to everyone and thank you for listening!! Exorcistfiles.supercast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are taking a break this week and will return next week with another dramatic case file! Blessings to everyone and thank you for listening!! Exorcistfiles.supercast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

bonusWe Will Return After Christmas!960f03fb-399f-4474-a7e5-701da2973b5cTue, 23 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Stormy Weather Read: Mark 4:35-41 “Oh no!” Dad exclaimed as the car slid off the road and into a snowbank. The wind was strong, the snow was deep, and they were stuck! Dad stepped on the gas pedal and tried to rock the car forward and then back. Nothing happened. So Mom got behind the wheel and Dad, Olivia, and Nina tried to push it free. But it was stuck tight. Dad sighed heavily. “Last winter I bought a shovel to keep in the trunk in case something like this happened, but then we had such a mild winter that I never needed it. Last spring I put it in the garage—it’s still there.” Mom pulled out her phone and made a call. Then she flicked on the emergency flashing lights. “I’m afraid we’ll have to wait a while before help can get here,” she said. She was right. It seemed like a very long time before help arrived, but eventually they were back on the road. “I’m putting that shovel in the trunk the moment we get home,” Dad said as they drove. “While we were waiting, I was thinking about how important it is to be prepared. I was wondering how prepared we would be if we got caught in one of life’s storms.” “One of life’s storms?” Olivia asked. “Yes. Think about this,” said Dad. “Up to now, the winter has been mild, so I didn’t pack a shovel. And when things in life are going smoothly, we sometimes forget how much we need Jesus and aren’t as motivated to pray and read His Word. But sooner or later we’re going to be challenged with a storm in life—a difficult problem or time of hardship. We need to be prepared for stormy weather in life, just like on the road.” “So how do we prepare for life’s storms?” asked Nina. “When we pray, read the Bible, and go to church, it helps us remember that Jesus died and rose again for us and that He’s always with us,” said Dad. “As we grow in our faith, we’ll be prepared to depend on Him for help when life gets stormy.” Nina smiled. “We should pray and thank Jesus for helping us through that snowstorm. That will help us remember He’s with us through life’s storms too!” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Are you preparing for whatever may happen in life? If you trust in Jesus, He will always be with you and help you through whatever storms life brings. But sometimes it’s easy to forget that, especially when things are going smoothly. Spending time with Jesus and growing in your relationship with Him will help you remember to trust and depend on Him—not only when life gets stormy, but all the time! Today's Key Verse: [Jesus] called out to them, “Don’t be afraid. I am here!” John 6:20 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Be prepared for life’s storms

Read: Mark 4:35-41 “Oh no!” Dad exclaimed as the car slid off the road and into a snowbank. The wind was strong, the snow was deep, and they were stuck! Dad stepped on the gas pedal and tried to rock the car forward and then back. Nothing happened. So Mom got behind the wheel and Dad, Olivia, and Nina tried to push it free. But it was stuck tight. Dad sighed heavily. “Last winter I bought a shovel to keep in the trunk in case something like this happened, but then we had such a mild winter that I never needed it. Last spring I put it in the garage—it’s still there.” Mom pulled out her phone and made a call. Then she flicked on the emergency flashing lights. “I’m afraid we’ll have to wait a while before help can get here,” she said. She was right. It seemed like a very long time before help arrived, but eventually they were back on the road. “I’m putting that shovel in the trunk the moment we get home,” Dad said as they drove. “While we were waiting, I was thinking about how important it is to be prepared. I was wondering how prepared we would be if we got caught in one of life’s storms.” “One of life’s storms?” Olivia asked. “Yes. Think about this,” said Dad. “Up to now, the winter has been mild, so I didn’t pack a shovel. And when things in life are going smoothly, we sometimes forget how much we need Jesus and aren’t as motivated to pray and read His Word. But sooner or later we’re going to be challenged with a storm in life—a difficult problem or time of hardship. We need to be prepared for stormy weather in life, just like on the road.” “So how do we prepare for life’s storms?” asked Nina. “When we pray, read the Bible, and go to church, it helps us remember that Jesus died and rose again for us and that He’s always with us,” said Dad. “As we grow in our faith, we’ll be prepared to depend on Him for help when life gets stormy.” Nina smiled. “We should pray and thank Jesus for helping us through that snowstorm. That will help us remember He’s with us through life’s storms too!” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Are you preparing for whatever may happen in life? If you trust in Jesus, He will always be with you and help you through whatever storms life brings. But sometimes it’s easy to forget that, especially when things are going smoothly. Spending time with Jesus and growing in your relationship with Him will help you remember to trust and depend on Him—not only when life gets stormy, but all the time! Today's Key Verse: [Jesus] called out to them, “Don’t be afraid. I am here!” John 6:20 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Be prepared for life’s storms

Stormy Weather 7a42dc34-ea14-4982-b6f3-d37ff3629862Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: Truth and Love (2025) Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn't just about feelings—it's about living in God's truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul's words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today's reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today's readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn't just about feelings—it's about living in God's truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul's words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today's reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today's readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 357: Truth and Love (2025)e3b8112f-0fa2-44bc-bb92-8b60e6624f10Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: God, “Our” Father (2025) God’s love has no bounds, and neither should our prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we say “our” we are highlighting that we have become God’s people. We belong to God, not in a possessive way, but in an “entirely new relationship”. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2786-2793. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God’s love has no bounds, and neither should our prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we say “our” we are highlighting that we have become God’s people. We belong to God, not in a possessive way, but in an “entirely new relationship”. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2786-2793. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 357: God, “Our” Father (2025)f9169e59-52e4-42d4-8696-10b455347219Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Gaslighting & Conversation Expert: This Is A Sign You’ll Divorce in 10 Years!Trial Lawyer and leading communication expert JEFFERSON FISHER reveals how gaslighting and narcissism work, why people don’t listen to you, and the courtroom tricks for respect and power! Jefferson Fisher is a Texas trial lawyer and leading communication expert. He is the founder of Fisher Firm, creator of The Jefferson Fisher School of Communication, and author of the book, “The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More”. He explains: ◼️The fastest way to spot a narcissist in under 30 seconds ◼️The phrase that instantly exposes gaslighting ◼️Why people stop respecting you mid conversation ◼️The courtroom trick that makes people listen ◼️How to control any conversation without raising your voice 00:00 Intro 02:56 These Communication Skills Will Change Your Life and Career Trajectory 09:40 How to Have Control Over Conversations 12:14 The Psychology Behind Feeling Comfortable in Any Conversation 15:42 How Your Body Language Can Influence Others’ Opinions 20:38 The Traits of Confident People 22:40 Dealing With Difficult Conversations and Gaslighters 24:38 The Words Gaslighters Use Against You 31:00 The Attachment Style Most at Risk of Being Gaslighted 39:19 This Is What Manipulators and Narcissists Do 42:55 How to Stop a Narcissist 49:15 Your Reactions Reveal So Much About You 51:21 How to Stop Being Easily Triggered 55:00 How Being Honest With People Can Help You 01:00:34 How Our Parents’ Arguments Shaped Our Love Relationships 01:15:19 Find Your Priorities and Set Your Boundaries 01:17:20 People Pleasers 01:23:01 Relationship Arguments: Can They Be Good? 01:25:24 A Big Indicator That Something Really Matters to Your Partner 01:33:19 The Secret to Spot Anyone Being Fake 01:34:58 The Fake Laughs 01:42:05 These Small Moments Will Have the Biggest Impact on Impressions 01:53:30 Top 5 Things to Become the Best Communicator at Anything 02:03:02 Phones Have Become Our Pacifier to Relieve Anxiety 02:04:25 Stop Overexplaining 02:08:11 The Power of Taking Pauses to Think 02:10:50 One of the Best Traits of Leaders 02:17:43 How to Help Someone Grieving 02:27:09 The Counterattack to Bullies: Expose Them 02:34:22 Huge Relationship Unlock: Energy Checking With Your Parent 02:40:16 The Predictor of Whether a Relationship Will Last Follow Jefferson: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4pzxZ21  Facebook - https://bit.ly/4rUhTS6 TikTok - https://bit.ly/4aihiDv YouTube - https://bit.ly/3YplSIG  You can pre-order ‘The Next Conversation Workbook’, here: https://amzn.to/3XSHOvH  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only - https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition) - https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Adobe - https://Adobe.Ly/OneBetter Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC  Stan: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store

Trial Lawyer and leading communication expert JEFFERSON FISHER reveals how gaslighting and narcissism work, why people don’t listen to you, and the courtroom tricks for respect and power! Jefferson Fisher is a Texas trial lawyer and leading communication expert. He is the founder of Fisher Firm, creator of The Jefferson Fisher School of Communication, and author of the book, “The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More”. He explains: ◼️The fastest way to spot a narcissist in under 30 seconds ◼️The phrase that instantly exposes gaslighting ◼️Why people stop respecting you mid conversation ◼️The courtroom trick that makes people listen ◼️How to control any conversation without raising your voice 00:00 Intro 02:56 These Communication Skills Will Change Your Life and Career Trajectory 09:40 How to Have Control Over Conversations 12:14 The Psychology Behind Feeling Comfortable in Any Conversation 15:42 How Your Body Language Can Influence Others’ Opinions 20:38 The Traits of Confident People 22:40 Dealing With Difficult Conversations and Gaslighters 24:38 The Words Gaslighters Use Against You 31:00 The Attachment Style Most at Risk of Being Gaslighted 39:19 This Is What Manipulators and Narcissists Do 42:55 How to Stop a Narcissist 49:15 Your Reactions Reveal So Much About You 51:21 How to Stop Being Easily Triggered 55:00 How Being Honest With People Can Help You 01:00:34 How Our Parents’ Arguments Shaped Our Love Relationships 01:15:19 Find Your Priorities and Set Your Boundaries 01:17:20 People Pleasers 01:23:01 Relationship Arguments: Can They Be Good? 01:25:24 A Big Indicator That Something Really Matters to Your Partner 01:33:19 The Secret to Spot Anyone Being Fake 01:34:58 The Fake Laughs 01:42:05 These Small Moments Will Have the Biggest Impact on Impressions 01:53:30 Top 5 Things to Become the Best Communicator at Anything 02:03:02 Phones Have Become Our Pacifier to Relieve Anxiety 02:04:25 Stop Overexplaining 02:08:11 The Power of Taking Pauses to Think 02:10:50 One of the Best Traits of Leaders 02:17:43 How to Help Someone Grieving 02:27:09 The Counterattack to Bullies: Expose Them 02:34:22 Huge Relationship Unlock: Energy Checking With Your Parent 02:40:16 The Predictor of Whether a Relationship Will Last Follow Jefferson: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4pzxZ21  Facebook - https://bit.ly/4rUhTS6 TikTok - https://bit.ly/4aihiDv YouTube - https://bit.ly/3YplSIG  You can pre-order ‘The Next Conversation Workbook’, here: https://amzn.to/3XSHOvH  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only - https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition) - https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Adobe - https://Adobe.Ly/OneBetter Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC  Stan: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store

fullThe Gaslighting & Conversation Expert: This Is A Sign You’ll Divorce in 10 Years!0280b08c-eef2-4c8f-a48d-a5c49832f0dfMon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +000010122https://216.73.216.191/allTags White Christmas Read: Psalm 51:1-4, 7; Romans 3:23 “It’s still snowing, Grandpa,” said Evan. “We’ll have a white Christmas for sure!” Evan had not seen much snow when he lived in the valley, but now he was staying with his grandpa in the mountains. Grandpa nodded. “It makes the whole world look so clean, doesn’t it? It reminds me of one of my favorite Bible verses. Isaiah 1:18 says our sins can be made as white as snow. That happens when we trust Jesus as our Savior.” Evan nodded, even though he wasn’t really sure what that meant. “I like the snow,” he said. “Can I go sledding for a while?” “Sure,” said Grandpa, so Evan bundled up and went out. That evening, Evan enjoyed a mug of hot chocolate while Grandpa read the Christmas story from the Bible. When Grandpa finished, Evan turned to him. “Grandpa, I was thinking about that verse you like—the one about snow. Didn’t you say my dad trusts Jesus as his Savior?” Grandpa nodded. “So does that mean his sins are as white as snow now?” Evan asked. “It sure does,” Grandpa assured him. “Then why is Dad still in jail?” asked Evan. “Well, Evan, your father broke the law, so now he has to face the consequences for what he did—even though He decided to trust in Jesus while he was in jail and asked Him to forgive him for all the bad things he did. Jesus washed all his sin away and made his heart clean, and your dad is a new person and will spend eternity with God. Even though he’s still in jail, God won’t hold the wrong things he did against him. In God’s eyes, your dad’s heart is as clean and white as snow.” Evan thought about that. “I want my heart to be as white as snow too.” “It can be,” said Grandpa. “Shall I pray with you so you can ask Jesus to forgive your sins and make you clean? Then you can have a white Christmas—inside and out.” –Esther M. Bailey How about you? Did you know that you can have a white Christmas anywhere in the world? Even if you don’t get snow where you live, you can have a white Christmas on the inside by asking Jesus to wash away all the wrong you’ve ever done. He died to take the punishment for your sin, and when you trust in Him, He will make your heart as clean and white as snow. Trust in Him today! (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Isaiah 1:18 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus as your Savior

Read: Psalm 51:1-4, 7; Romans 3:23 “It’s still snowing, Grandpa,” said Evan. “We’ll have a white Christmas for sure!” Evan had not seen much snow when he lived in the valley, but now he was staying with his grandpa in the mountains. Grandpa nodded. “It makes the whole world look so clean, doesn’t it? It reminds me of one of my favorite Bible verses. Isaiah 1:18 says our sins can be made as white as snow. That happens when we trust Jesus as our Savior.” Evan nodded, even though he wasn’t really sure what that meant. “I like the snow,” he said. “Can I go sledding for a while?” “Sure,” said Grandpa, so Evan bundled up and went out. That evening, Evan enjoyed a mug of hot chocolate while Grandpa read the Christmas story from the Bible. When Grandpa finished, Evan turned to him. “Grandpa, I was thinking about that verse you like—the one about snow. Didn’t you say my dad trusts Jesus as his Savior?” Grandpa nodded. “So does that mean his sins are as white as snow now?” Evan asked. “It sure does,” Grandpa assured him. “Then why is Dad still in jail?” asked Evan. “Well, Evan, your father broke the law, so now he has to face the consequences for what he did—even though He decided to trust in Jesus while he was in jail and asked Him to forgive him for all the bad things he did. Jesus washed all his sin away and made his heart clean, and your dad is a new person and will spend eternity with God. Even though he’s still in jail, God won’t hold the wrong things he did against him. In God’s eyes, your dad’s heart is as clean and white as snow.” Evan thought about that. “I want my heart to be as white as snow too.” “It can be,” said Grandpa. “Shall I pray with you so you can ask Jesus to forgive your sins and make you clean? Then you can have a white Christmas—inside and out.” –Esther M. Bailey How about you? Did you know that you can have a white Christmas anywhere in the world? Even if you don’t get snow where you live, you can have a white Christmas on the inside by asking Jesus to wash away all the wrong you’ve ever done. He died to take the punishment for your sin, and when you trust in Him, He will make your heart as clean and white as snow. Trust in Him today! (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Isaiah 1:18 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus as your Savior

White Christmas 45766841-ab7c-4a4d-95ab-1831c4f7ec06Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: God Is Love (2025) Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only "one mediator" between God and man. Today's readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only "one mediator" between God and man. Today's readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 356: God Is Love (2025)e6b0d33f-d0ce-43f0-830d-d39fba11188bMon, 22 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it's worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our "why" that ultimately shapes our "way" through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it's worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our "why" that ultimately shapes our "way" through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey44727fd0-ec79-4c6a-a8f3-8b0172b8d513Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: We Dare to Say (2025) When we pray the Our Father, we are invited to pray with “filial boldness” as children of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we are God’s adopted sons and daughters, and so because of that, we are able to call him “Abba, Father.” He also emphasizes that because of this adoption we are called to “continual conversion and new life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2777-2785. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we pray the Our Father, we are invited to pray with “filial boldness” as children of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we are God’s adopted sons and daughters, and so because of that, we are able to call him “Abba, Father.” He also emphasizes that because of this adoption we are called to “continual conversion and new life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2777-2785. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 356: We Dare to Say (2025)8adc6913-6036-4701-b16b-cebf9870be50Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Lead Role Read: 1 John 4:7-12 Jessie and Grandma clapped as Chloe emerged from backstage long after the audience left. Chloe had spent weeks preparing to audition for the role of Mary in her church’s Christmas musical, but she was instead cast as Mary’s cousin, Elizabeth. “Wonderful job, Chloe,” Grandma said. “You played an excellent Elizabeth.” Chloe sighed. “Thanks, Grandma.” “Do you get to keep the gray wig?” Jessie asked. “Why would I want to keep that?” Chloe cried. “You could pretend to be Grandma on her birthday and get all her presents.” Grandma poked Jessie playfully on the shoulder. “How about instead of stealing presents, we go get frozen yogurt to celebrate Chloe’s performance?” “Yay!” Jessie exclaimed. Chloe nodded reluctantly. As they stood in line, Grandma went on and on about how wonderful the musical was. Finally, Chloe couldn’t take it anymore. “Can we stop talking about the musical already? It’s not fair that Shelley got to play Mary and I was stuck playing Elizabeth!” Chloe wailed. “When will I get to play the most important role?” Jessie’s eyebrows furrowed. “Chloe, what does Ms. Hill say before every rehearsal?” “There are no small parts, just small actors,” Chloe grumbled. “Right—your attitude matters more than the part you play. Even though you didn’t get the role you wanted, you can encourage Shelley and be happy for her.” “And don’t forget what the Christmas story is all about—Jesus’s birth!” Grandma added. “Jesus plays the most important role—in the Christmas story and in our lives. Without His love and sacrifice on the cross to save us from our sins, we wouldn’t get to look forward to eternity with Him or be able to share His love with others on earth. We all have an important role to play, but none of us are capable of filling Jesus’s lead role.” “You’re right,” Chloe admitted. “Jesus’s role is too big for me.” “Or any of us,” Jessie added. They got their frozen yogurt and sat down. “Maybe we should thank Jesus before we eat,” Chloe said. “Good idea,” Grandma said. “And not just for the yogurt, but for His love too.” –Hannah Chung How about you? Do you compare yourself to others? Maybe your friend connects faster with younger kids than you do, or you don’t have as much money to give at church as your older siblings. The good news is Jesus doesn’t love us based on our works. The best news is Jesus already completed the most important work—dying for our sins and coming back to life! Our job is to love Him and love others. Today's Key Verse: Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Only Jesus can save us

Read: 1 John 4:7-12 Jessie and Grandma clapped as Chloe emerged from backstage long after the audience left. Chloe had spent weeks preparing to audition for the role of Mary in her church’s Christmas musical, but she was instead cast as Mary’s cousin, Elizabeth. “Wonderful job, Chloe,” Grandma said. “You played an excellent Elizabeth.” Chloe sighed. “Thanks, Grandma.” “Do you get to keep the gray wig?” Jessie asked. “Why would I want to keep that?” Chloe cried. “You could pretend to be Grandma on her birthday and get all her presents.” Grandma poked Jessie playfully on the shoulder. “How about instead of stealing presents, we go get frozen yogurt to celebrate Chloe’s performance?” “Yay!” Jessie exclaimed. Chloe nodded reluctantly. As they stood in line, Grandma went on and on about how wonderful the musical was. Finally, Chloe couldn’t take it anymore. “Can we stop talking about the musical already? It’s not fair that Shelley got to play Mary and I was stuck playing Elizabeth!” Chloe wailed. “When will I get to play the most important role?” Jessie’s eyebrows furrowed. “Chloe, what does Ms. Hill say before every rehearsal?” “There are no small parts, just small actors,” Chloe grumbled. “Right—your attitude matters more than the part you play. Even though you didn’t get the role you wanted, you can encourage Shelley and be happy for her.” “And don’t forget what the Christmas story is all about—Jesus’s birth!” Grandma added. “Jesus plays the most important role—in the Christmas story and in our lives. Without His love and sacrifice on the cross to save us from our sins, we wouldn’t get to look forward to eternity with Him or be able to share His love with others on earth. We all have an important role to play, but none of us are capable of filling Jesus’s lead role.” “You’re right,” Chloe admitted. “Jesus’s role is too big for me.” “Or any of us,” Jessie added. They got their frozen yogurt and sat down. “Maybe we should thank Jesus before we eat,” Chloe said. “Good idea,” Grandma said. “And not just for the yogurt, but for His love too.” –Hannah Chung How about you? Do you compare yourself to others? Maybe your friend connects faster with younger kids than you do, or you don’t have as much money to give at church as your older siblings. The good news is Jesus doesn’t love us based on our works. The best news is Jesus already completed the most important work—dying for our sins and coming back to life! Our job is to love Him and love others. Today's Key Verse: Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Only Jesus can save us

The Lead Role 4c998697-9fe1-46fe-9a64-f1179ff72700Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: The Things of This World (2025) Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into "the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life," we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today's readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into "the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life," we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today's readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 355: The Things of This World (2025)59a608bd-6f73-49ea-8599-d3b780c581d8Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: Summary of the Lord’s Prayer (2025) The In-Brief, or the “nugget day”, for the article on the Lord’s Prayer, emphasizes that understanding the identity of God is essential when it comes to our relationship with God. God is not a tyrant or dictator. He is our good Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2773-2776. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The In-Brief, or the “nugget day”, for the article on the Lord’s Prayer, emphasizes that understanding the identity of God is essential when it comes to our relationship with God. God is not a tyrant or dictator. He is our good Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2773-2776. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 355: Summary of the Lord’s Prayer (2025)0a5aec3c-d7ca-4508-8756-3299703bdf55Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEpisode 123138: 12/21/25 Waiting Well: Unconditional Hope Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent What happens when I don't get what I've been waiting for? All through the Bible, God makes certain promises. He always fulfills them. But we cannot expect God to fulfill a promise that He has never made. No matter what, whether we get what we've waited for or not, we can hope in HIM. Mass Readings from December 21, 2025:Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent What happens when I don't get what I've been waiting for? All through the Bible, God makes certain promises. He always fulfills them. But we cannot expect God to fulfill a promise that He has never made. No matter what, whether we get what we've waited for or not, we can hope in HIM. Mass Readings from December 21, 2025:Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24

fullEpisode 123138: 12/21/25 Waiting Well: Unconditional Hope0d892273-86b6-4463-bcf3-3f59716a2292Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Looking Deeper Read: James 2:1-4 On a bright winter day, Evelyn stopped by her Grandma’s house after school. She found her in the kitchen, pulling a batch of cookies out of the oven. “Hello, sweetheart,” Grandma said. “Grab a cookie. How was school?” “Pretty good,” Evelyn said. “But there’s a new girl in my class. She just moved here. I don’t like her.” “Oh? That doesn’t sound like my kind granddaughter. Why don’t you like her? Is she mean to you?” Evelyn blushed. “I’m sorry, Grandma, I didn’t mean to sound unkind. I haven’t talked to her, but she just looks so grumpy! She never smiles.” Grandma put a hand on Evelyn’s shoulder. “Would you do me a favor, honey? Run upstairs to my bedroom and get the box underneath my bed.” Soon Evelyn was back downstairs with the box. “What is it?” she asked. Grandma opened the box and pulled out a very old violin. It was dirty and missing parts, and all the strings were broken. “Oh, ew!” Evelyn exclaimed. Grandma smiled. “Yes, this old thing has been through some rough times. I haven’t touched it in years. Tell you what—come back in a week and I’ll show it to you again.” The next week, Evelyn was back. “I want to see that violin again,” she reminded her grandma. “Did you clean it up some?” “Yes, I did,” Grandma said. “In fact…” She pulled the violin out of a case and handed it to Evelyn. “It looks like a different instrument.” Evelyn gasped. “Grandma! This is beautiful! I had no idea.” "It just needed some love,” Grandma said. “You know, Evelyn, I showed you this because I thought it might change your mind about the girl from your school. Sometimes people seem mean or grumpy because they’ve been through rough times or are having a bad day. They need love and care, just like my old violin. That’s one reason the Bible says we shouldn’t judge by what we see on the outside. Everyone, no matter what they act like, needs Jesus just like we do, and He wants us to show them His love by caring for them.” Grandma gave Evelyn a wink. “See if you can’t make that girl smile tomorrow.” Evelyn smiled. “Thanks, Grandma. I will!” –Lucy Alessio How about you? Do you know someone who doesn’t seem very likable from a distance? Instead of holding it against them, maybe you need to get to know them. God commands us not to judge people by how they look or act but to treat people equally and show love to everyone. We all need Jesus, and He died for our sins when none of us were very likeable. Follow His example by showing everyone His love. Today's Key Verse: Stop judging by the way things look. Be fair and judge by what is really right. John 7:24 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Love instead of judging

Read: James 2:1-4 On a bright winter day, Evelyn stopped by her Grandma’s house after school. She found her in the kitchen, pulling a batch of cookies out of the oven. “Hello, sweetheart,” Grandma said. “Grab a cookie. How was school?” “Pretty good,” Evelyn said. “But there’s a new girl in my class. She just moved here. I don’t like her.” “Oh? That doesn’t sound like my kind granddaughter. Why don’t you like her? Is she mean to you?” Evelyn blushed. “I’m sorry, Grandma, I didn’t mean to sound unkind. I haven’t talked to her, but she just looks so grumpy! She never smiles.” Grandma put a hand on Evelyn’s shoulder. “Would you do me a favor, honey? Run upstairs to my bedroom and get the box underneath my bed.” Soon Evelyn was back downstairs with the box. “What is it?” she asked. Grandma opened the box and pulled out a very old violin. It was dirty and missing parts, and all the strings were broken. “Oh, ew!” Evelyn exclaimed. Grandma smiled. “Yes, this old thing has been through some rough times. I haven’t touched it in years. Tell you what—come back in a week and I’ll show it to you again.” The next week, Evelyn was back. “I want to see that violin again,” she reminded her grandma. “Did you clean it up some?” “Yes, I did,” Grandma said. “In fact…” She pulled the violin out of a case and handed it to Evelyn. “It looks like a different instrument.” Evelyn gasped. “Grandma! This is beautiful! I had no idea.” "It just needed some love,” Grandma said. “You know, Evelyn, I showed you this because I thought it might change your mind about the girl from your school. Sometimes people seem mean or grumpy because they’ve been through rough times or are having a bad day. They need love and care, just like my old violin. That’s one reason the Bible says we shouldn’t judge by what we see on the outside. Everyone, no matter what they act like, needs Jesus just like we do, and He wants us to show them His love by caring for them.” Grandma gave Evelyn a wink. “See if you can’t make that girl smile tomorrow.” Evelyn smiled. “Thanks, Grandma. I will!” –Lucy Alessio How about you? Do you know someone who doesn’t seem very likable from a distance? Instead of holding it against them, maybe you need to get to know them. God commands us not to judge people by how they look or act but to treat people equally and show love to everyone. We all need Jesus, and He died for our sins when none of us were very likeable. Follow His example by showing everyone His love. Today's Key Verse: Stop judging by the way things look. Be fair and judge by what is really right. John 7:24 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Love instead of judging

Looking Deeper 51534abb-546c-40c4-a831-71efa6df6771Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God's Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today's readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God's Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today's readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2025)b541ad39-cbce-4625-8bf9-9de5945ecf93Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: The Prayer of the Church (2025) Through the Catechism, we learn more about the Lord’s Prayer and how it should be included in our personal prayers as well as in community during the liturgy of the Mass. In giving us the Our Father, Jesus models how we are to use this prayer to speak directly with the Father. Fr. Mike drives home that we receive the words to pray and also receive the Holy Spirit when saying this prayer. Together, the words and the Holy Spirit enable us to pray like Christ and become more like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2765-2772. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Through the Catechism, we learn more about the Lord’s Prayer and how it should be included in our personal prayers as well as in community during the liturgy of the Mass. In giving us the Our Father, Jesus models how we are to use this prayer to speak directly with the Father. Fr. Mike drives home that we receive the words to pray and also receive the Holy Spirit when saying this prayer. Together, the words and the Holy Spirit enable us to pray like Christ and become more like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2765-2772. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 354: The Prayer of the Church (2025)efbebac8-21fb-4c92-aa40-e220ee605058Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsless skin, more standardHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about modesty. Ally touched on this topic once before, but she wanted to record an updated version and share how we can dress and display ourselves in a way that is modest and biblically sound. "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!" Matthew 6:22-23 _____________________________________________ ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about modesty. Ally touched on this topic once before, but she wanted to record an updated version and share how we can dress and display ourselves in a way that is modest and biblically sound. "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!" Matthew 6:22-23 _____________________________________________ ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullless skin, more standarde88ad2f8-4db9-45ab-9ed2-2746a71ad123Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe True Meaning of Christmas | Girls Gone BibleGGGGB :) we are SO EXCITED FOR THIS WEEKS EPISODE! IT'S CHRISTMASSSSSS   please join us for one of the best episodes of the year. the one where we celebrate our Saviors birth and life.   we had such a good time filming this and we hope you enjoy it as well and love Jesus even more when you're done :)   Merry Christmas to our best friends. you guys are everything to us. we pray Jesus blesses you with His presence so tangibly in the next few weeks.   we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at Glorify-app.com/ggb.   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 61% off your first order at everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB.   Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GGB.   Wonder Stream the shows and movies everyone's talking about plus exclusive originals you can't find anywhere else. Start your free trial today at https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/channel/e9c0c116-b9fc-5644-b028-8683ebbe643b/ref=atv_hm_add_c_dG5XXv_HS815096_2_4?jic=20%7CEgxzdWJzY3JpcHRpb24%3D&nodl=1   Osea Nourish your skin with clean, clinically tested formulas made from seaweed and active botanicals. Get 10% off your order with code GGB at OseaMalibu.com.   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb   Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB.   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer.

GGGGB :) we are SO EXCITED FOR THIS WEEKS EPISODE! IT'S CHRISTMASSSSSS   please join us for one of the best episodes of the year. the one where we celebrate our Saviors birth and life.   we had such a good time filming this and we hope you enjoy it as well and love Jesus even more when you're done :)   Merry Christmas to our best friends. you guys are everything to us. we pray Jesus blesses you with His presence so tangibly in the next few weeks.   we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at Glorify-app.com/ggb.   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 61% off your first order at everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB.   Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GGB.   Wonder Stream the shows and movies everyone's talking about plus exclusive originals you can't find anywhere else. Start your free trial today at https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/channel/e9c0c116-b9fc-5644-b028-8683ebbe643b/ref=atv_hm_add_c_dG5XXv_HS815096_2_4?jic=20%7CEgxzdWJzY3JpcHRpb24%3D&nodl=1   Osea Nourish your skin with clean, clinically tested formulas made from seaweed and active botanicals. Get 10% off your order with code GGB at OseaMalibu.com.   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb   Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB.   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer.

fullThe True Meaning of Christmas | Girls Gone Biblec8ea22e1-2e32-478f-b0ce-f54e75435cecFri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Foot Health Expert Reveals the Best Shoes for Strength and Mobility!Courtney Conley is a renowned foot health expert who combines science with practical advice to help people lead pain-free, active lives. In this Moment, Courtney dives into the surprising impact of our everyday footwear on both our physical and mental health. Discover the best kind of shoes to wear, and how crucial footwear is in enhancing movement, preventing pain, and supporting long-term strength. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/WeoZX42ycZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/tXqCmi6ycZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Courtney’s clinic: https://gaithappens.com/

Courtney Conley is a renowned foot health expert who combines science with practical advice to help people lead pain-free, active lives. In this Moment, Courtney dives into the surprising impact of our everyday footwear on both our physical and mental health. Discover the best kind of shoes to wear, and how crucial footwear is in enhancing movement, preventing pain, and supporting long-term strength. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/WeoZX42ycZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/tXqCmi6ycZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Courtney’s clinic: https://gaithappens.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Foot Health Expert Reveals the Best Shoes for Strength and Mobility!c193e6fa-318a-4923-b0e0-36ddadafb383Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +00001183https://216.73.216.191/allTags An Undeserved Gift Read: John 1:14-17; 3:16-17 Caleb and Vanessa sat in the back seat of the car on the way home from Christmas shopping. They didn’t dare say a word. Mom’s face said it all. They were in big trouble. They had saved up money to buy gifts, but when they got to the store, they pushed and fought over every toy. After a couple warnings, Mom marched them out of the store empty-handed. “I’m sorry, Mom,” Caleb ventured. “I don’t know what happened.” “Are we in big trouble?” Vanessa asked. Mom took a deep breath. “We’ll see when we get home. I’ll talk to your dad.” When they walked through the front door, Dad saw their glum faces. “Uh-oh. What’s going on?” Mom looked at Caleb and Vanessa. “I want you both to go sit on the couch in the living room. We’ll be there in a minute.” They slowly walked into the living room and plopped down on the couch. Soon their parents came in. Dad looked stern. “I’m very disappointed to hear about your behavior today, but after talking it over, Mom and I decided we want you to open an early Christmas present.” Caleb and Vanessa looked startled as Mom handed them a small wrapped box. “Is this for real?” Caleb asked. Mom nodded, and they both tore off the wrapping paper. Caleb pulled out a glass ornament of baby Jesus. Vanessa squealed. “It’s beautiful!” Caleb smiled but still looked a bit suspicious. “What’s the catch?” “Do you think you deserved an early Christmas present today?” Dad asked. Caleb frowned. “No, Dad. We deserve something else. We deserve to be punished.” Mom smiled. “That’s exactly why we wanted to give this to you.” Dad nodded. “We are all full of sin—we all act ugly and do bad things. Because of that sin, we all deserve punishment from God. But instead of punishing us, He sent us the most wonderful, undeserved gift. He sent us a baby to be our Savior.” “I get it!” Vanessa said. “Our little undeserved ornament will remind us that God sent Jesus to save us from sin.” Caleb smiled. “I understand too. Jesus was a gift we didn’t deserve.” –Bethany Den Boer How about you? Do you get lots of gifts at Christmas? Do you feel like you deserve your presents and get angry when you don’t get what you want? We receive gifts at Christmas not because we earned them, but because those who give them to us love us. These gifts remind us God gave us Jesus to be our Savior not because we deserved such a wonderful gift, but because He loves us. Today's Key Verse: But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Romans 5:8 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Jesus is the greatest gift

Read: John 1:14-17; 3:16-17 Caleb and Vanessa sat in the back seat of the car on the way home from Christmas shopping. They didn’t dare say a word. Mom’s face said it all. They were in big trouble. They had saved up money to buy gifts, but when they got to the store, they pushed and fought over every toy. After a couple warnings, Mom marched them out of the store empty-handed. “I’m sorry, Mom,” Caleb ventured. “I don’t know what happened.” “Are we in big trouble?” Vanessa asked. Mom took a deep breath. “We’ll see when we get home. I’ll talk to your dad.” When they walked through the front door, Dad saw their glum faces. “Uh-oh. What’s going on?” Mom looked at Caleb and Vanessa. “I want you both to go sit on the couch in the living room. We’ll be there in a minute.” They slowly walked into the living room and plopped down on the couch. Soon their parents came in. Dad looked stern. “I’m very disappointed to hear about your behavior today, but after talking it over, Mom and I decided we want you to open an early Christmas present.” Caleb and Vanessa looked startled as Mom handed them a small wrapped box. “Is this for real?” Caleb asked. Mom nodded, and they both tore off the wrapping paper. Caleb pulled out a glass ornament of baby Jesus. Vanessa squealed. “It’s beautiful!” Caleb smiled but still looked a bit suspicious. “What’s the catch?” “Do you think you deserved an early Christmas present today?” Dad asked. Caleb frowned. “No, Dad. We deserve something else. We deserve to be punished.” Mom smiled. “That’s exactly why we wanted to give this to you.” Dad nodded. “We are all full of sin—we all act ugly and do bad things. Because of that sin, we all deserve punishment from God. But instead of punishing us, He sent us the most wonderful, undeserved gift. He sent us a baby to be our Savior.” “I get it!” Vanessa said. “Our little undeserved ornament will remind us that God sent Jesus to save us from sin.” Caleb smiled. “I understand too. Jesus was a gift we didn’t deserve.” –Bethany Den Boer How about you? Do you get lots of gifts at Christmas? Do you feel like you deserve your presents and get angry when you don’t get what you want? We receive gifts at Christmas not because we earned them, but because those who give them to us love us. These gifts remind us God gave us Jesus to be our Savior not because we deserved such a wonderful gift, but because He loves us. Today's Key Verse: But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Romans 5:8 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Jesus is the greatest gift

An Undeserved Gift 85f8e0c3-66a6-4c66-90c4-c67bddb78097Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible expert Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible expert Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins)61150a73-74a8-41e7-95f5-eafc9c09b37fFri, 19 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2025) Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today's readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today's readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2025)72ce4722-ab9a-42f4-9ef8-0b01092ee5bcFri, 19 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: The Lord's Prayer (2025) Diving into the Lord's Prayer, we look at the origin, meaning, and significance of this prayer. The Catechism reveals the Our Father as "the summary of the whole Gospel" as it includes all that we believe. Fr. Mike helps us understand that this prayer focuses our hearts on the Father and prioritizes our desires. As we begin this prayer in the Father's name, we know who we are addressing, and we know we can trust the Lord as our Father. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2759-2764. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Diving into the Lord's Prayer, we look at the origin, meaning, and significance of this prayer. The Catechism reveals the Our Father as "the summary of the whole Gospel" as it includes all that we believe. Fr. Mike helps us understand that this prayer focuses our hearts on the Father and prioritizes our desires. As we begin this prayer in the Father's name, we know who we are addressing, and we know we can trust the Lord as our Father. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2759-2764. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 353: The Lord's Prayer (2025)f1d3e0d4-70d1-4120-b0d5-2107098bf80eFri, 19 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#950 - Luke 18:1-17 - PrayerThis episode is part 40 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus tells us too parabales to teach something about prayer. The first of an unjuest judge and the second of a self-righteous Pharisee.< Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 40 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus tells us too parabales to teach something about prayer. The first of an unjuest judge and the second of a self-righteous Pharisee.< Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#950 - Luke 18:1-17 - Prayercd5c8f2f-07bd-47d7-acba-45704a268d48Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000608https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe BEST and WORST Christmas Songs (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Fr. Mike shares his favorite — and least favorite — Christmas songs 🎄 Find out which ones he loves enough to sing all year, which he calls manipulative, and which he flat-out labels a pile of trash!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike shares his favorite — and least favorite — Christmas songs 🎄 Find out which ones he loves enough to sing all year, which he calls manipulative, and which he flat-out labels a pile of trash!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe BEST and WORST Christmas Songs (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)0109142a-8c78-42db-9004-8bd8615bbb44Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe 5 Hidden Vices Fathers Pass to Their Children Without Even Realizing ItWhy do so many men find themselves struggling with the same patterns their fathers struggled with: anger, distraction, work obsession, emotional distance, lust, even despite promising they’d be different? The truth is, fathers pass far more to their children than they realize. Not just beliefs or values, but habits, tone, priorities, and ways of relating that quietly shape the next generation. In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen and Devin Schadt expose five hidden vices that fathers often pass on without ever intending to. They challenge men to see what their children are already learning from them, and how to break destructive cycles before they become generational. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for deeper formation, exclusive sessions, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Join us on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicGentleman 👉 25% OFF Devin’s new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ Use coupon code Gentleman25 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do so many men find themselves struggling with the same patterns their fathers struggled with: anger, distraction, work obsession, emotional distance, lust, even despite promising they’d be different? The truth is, fathers pass far more to their children than they realize. Not just beliefs or values, but habits, tone, priorities, and ways of relating that quietly shape the next generation. In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen and Devin Schadt expose five hidden vices that fathers often pass on without ever intending to. They challenge men to see what their children are already learning from them, and how to break destructive cycles before they become generational. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for deeper formation, exclusive sessions, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Join us on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicGentleman 👉 25% OFF Devin’s new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ Use coupon code Gentleman25 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe 5 Hidden Vices Fathers Pass to Their Children Without Even Realizing It4460f8b4-5d67-4d7e-9b3b-713bce0533ccThu, 18 Dec 2025 10:45:00 +00004532https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCreator of AI: We Have 2 Years Before Everything Changes! These Jobs Won't Exist in 24 Months!AI pioneer YOSHUA BENGIO, Godfather of AI, reveals the DANGERS of Agentic AI, killer robots, and cyber crime, and how we MUST build AI that won’t harm people…before it’s too late.  Professor Yoshua Bengio is a Computer Science Professor at the Université de Montréal and one of the 3 original Godfathers of AI. He is the most-cited scientist in the world on Google Scholar, a Turing Award winner, and the founder of LawZero, a non-profit organisation focused on building safe and human-aligned AI systems.  He explains: ◼️Why agentic AI could develop goals we can’t control ◼️How killer robots and autonomous weapons become inevitable ◼️The hidden cyber crime and deepfake threat already unfolding ◼️Why AI regulation is weaker than food safety laws ◼️How losing control of AI could threaten human survival [00:00] Why Have You Decided to Step Into the Public Eye?   [02:53] Did You Bring Dangerous Technology Into the World?   [05:23] Probabilities of Risk   [08:18] Are We Underestimating the Potential of AI?   [10:29] How Can the Average Person Understand What You're Talking About?   [13:40] Will These Systems Get Safer as They Become More Advanced?   [20:33] Why Are Tech CEOs Building Dangerous AI?   [22:47] AI Companies Are Getting Out of Control   [24:06] Attempts to Pause Advancements in AI   [27:17] Power Now Sits With AI CEOs   [35:10] Jobs Are Already Being Replaced at an Alarming Rate   [37:27] National Security Risks of AI   [43:04] Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)   [44:44] Ads   [48:34] The Risk You're Most Concerned About   [49:40] Would You Stop AI Advancements if You Could?   [54:46] Are You Hopeful?   [55:45] How Do We Bridge the Gap to the Everyday Person?   [56:55] Love for My Children Is Why I’m Raising the Alarm   [01:00:43] AI Therapy   [01:02:43] What Would You Say to the Top AI CEOs?   [01:07:31] What Do You Think About Sam Altman?   [01:09:37] Can Insurance Companies Save Us From AI?   [01:12:38] Ads   [01:16:19] What Can the Everyday Person Do About This?   [01:18:24] What Citizens Should Do to Prevent an AI Disaster   [01:20:56] Closing Statement   [01:22:51] I Have No Incentives   [01:24:32] Do You Have Any Regrets?   [01:27:32] Have You Received Pushback for Speaking Out Against AI?   [01:28:02] What Should People Do in the Future for Work?   Follow Yoshua: LawZero - https://bit.ly/44n1sDG  Mila - https://bit.ly/4q6SJ0R  Website - https://bit.ly/4q4RqiL  You can purchase Yoshua’s book, ‘Deep Learning (Adaptive Computation and Machine Learning series)’, here: https://amzn.to/48QTrZ8  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only - https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition) - https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC  Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Rubrik - To learn more, head to https://rubrik.com

AI pioneer YOSHUA BENGIO, Godfather of AI, reveals the DANGERS of Agentic AI, killer robots, and cyber crime, and how we MUST build AI that won’t harm people…before it’s too late.  Professor Yoshua Bengio is a Computer Science Professor at the Université de Montréal and one of the 3 original Godfathers of AI. He is the most-cited scientist in the world on Google Scholar, a Turing Award winner, and the founder of LawZero, a non-profit organisation focused on building safe and human-aligned AI systems.  He explains: ◼️Why agentic AI could develop goals we can’t control ◼️How killer robots and autonomous weapons become inevitable ◼️The hidden cyber crime and deepfake threat already unfolding ◼️Why AI regulation is weaker than food safety laws ◼️How losing control of AI could threaten human survival [00:00] Why Have You Decided to Step Into the Public Eye?   [02:53] Did You Bring Dangerous Technology Into the World?   [05:23] Probabilities of Risk   [08:18] Are We Underestimating the Potential of AI?   [10:29] How Can the Average Person Understand What You're Talking About?   [13:40] Will These Systems Get Safer as They Become More Advanced?   [20:33] Why Are Tech CEOs Building Dangerous AI?   [22:47] AI Companies Are Getting Out of Control   [24:06] Attempts to Pause Advancements in AI   [27:17] Power Now Sits With AI CEOs   [35:10] Jobs Are Already Being Replaced at an Alarming Rate   [37:27] National Security Risks of AI   [43:04] Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)   [44:44] Ads   [48:34] The Risk You're Most Concerned About   [49:40] Would You Stop AI Advancements if You Could?   [54:46] Are You Hopeful?   [55:45] How Do We Bridge the Gap to the Everyday Person?   [56:55] Love for My Children Is Why I’m Raising the Alarm   [01:00:43] AI Therapy   [01:02:43] What Would You Say to the Top AI CEOs?   [01:07:31] What Do You Think About Sam Altman?   [01:09:37] Can Insurance Companies Save Us From AI?   [01:12:38] Ads   [01:16:19] What Can the Everyday Person Do About This?   [01:18:24] What Citizens Should Do to Prevent an AI Disaster   [01:20:56] Closing Statement   [01:22:51] I Have No Incentives   [01:24:32] Do You Have Any Regrets?   [01:27:32] Have You Received Pushback for Speaking Out Against AI?   [01:28:02] What Should People Do in the Future for Work?   Follow Yoshua: LawZero - https://bit.ly/44n1sDG  Mila - https://bit.ly/4q6SJ0R  Website - https://bit.ly/4q4RqiL  You can purchase Yoshua’s book, ‘Deep Learning (Adaptive Computation and Machine Learning series)’, here: https://amzn.to/48QTrZ8  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only - https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition) - https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC  Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Rubrik - To learn more, head to https://rubrik.com

fullCreator of AI: We Have 2 Years Before Everything Changes! These Jobs Won't Exist in 24 Months!10be6f11-d918-4b5c-9ee0-855ef3a6962eThu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +00005999https://216.73.216.191/allTags Wonderfully Made Read: Psalm 139:13-16; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 Nate and Peter watched as Dad assembled a miniature model of the human body they had gotten for their homeschool biology class. “I’m amazed at God’s creation,” Dad said, holding up the plastic heart piece. “Did you know that the human heart, which is only about as big as a clenched fist, can pump up to two thousand gallons of blood a day?” “I heard that in our class videos,” said Peter. “We learned about eyes too. They’re set in holes, or sockets, and they’re protected by seven interlocking bones.” “And our eyelashes and eyebrows keep out dust and sweat,” said Nate. “And each time we blink, a special fluid washes over our eyes.” Dad grinned. “Right! And have you noticed that the palms of your hands are sort of skid-proof so you can get a grip on things? And think about your fingers and all they can do. You use them to write, paint, hammer a nail, play the piano—” “Catch a football,” added Nate. Dad nodded. “Just like the Bible says, we’re fearfully and wonderfully made. God created the human body to do amazing things. His great handiwork is nothing to laugh about, is it?” “Laugh about?” asked Peter. “What do you mean?” “Well, sometimes I hear people say things that aren’t respectful about the human body,” said Dad. “They make jokes about things God designed it to do, and sometimes they even mock others whose bodies look different from theirs.” Peter nodded. “Sometimes my friends send me things that make fun of stuff like that—or even specific people.” “That’s not how God wants us to treat the bodies—or people—He created,” said Dad. “He loves us so much He sent Jesus to die for us. When we trust in Him, He gives us new hearts—not a physical heart that pumps blood, but a desire to know and follow Him and share His love with others. And one day He’s going to give us new bodies too! Perfect bodies that will be free from sin, sickness, and death.” “Wow,” said Nate. “That sounds amazing!” Dad nodded. “It is amazing. That’s why we need to treat the bodies God gave us—and everyone else—with respect.” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Are you ever tempted to make fun of the amazing bodies God created? Maybe you’ve made inappropriate jokes about them or looked at pictures or videos that are disrespectful. Perhaps you’ve even mocked someone for the way their body looks. Ask Jesus to forgive you for the times you didn’t treat people He loves and their bodies with respect. Remember that our bodies are meant to remind us of His amazing love. Today's Key Verse: I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Respect the bodies God created

Read: Psalm 139:13-16; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 Nate and Peter watched as Dad assembled a miniature model of the human body they had gotten for their homeschool biology class. “I’m amazed at God’s creation,” Dad said, holding up the plastic heart piece. “Did you know that the human heart, which is only about as big as a clenched fist, can pump up to two thousand gallons of blood a day?” “I heard that in our class videos,” said Peter. “We learned about eyes too. They’re set in holes, or sockets, and they’re protected by seven interlocking bones.” “And our eyelashes and eyebrows keep out dust and sweat,” said Nate. “And each time we blink, a special fluid washes over our eyes.” Dad grinned. “Right! And have you noticed that the palms of your hands are sort of skid-proof so you can get a grip on things? And think about your fingers and all they can do. You use them to write, paint, hammer a nail, play the piano—” “Catch a football,” added Nate. Dad nodded. “Just like the Bible says, we’re fearfully and wonderfully made. God created the human body to do amazing things. His great handiwork is nothing to laugh about, is it?” “Laugh about?” asked Peter. “What do you mean?” “Well, sometimes I hear people say things that aren’t respectful about the human body,” said Dad. “They make jokes about things God designed it to do, and sometimes they even mock others whose bodies look different from theirs.” Peter nodded. “Sometimes my friends send me things that make fun of stuff like that—or even specific people.” “That’s not how God wants us to treat the bodies—or people—He created,” said Dad. “He loves us so much He sent Jesus to die for us. When we trust in Him, He gives us new hearts—not a physical heart that pumps blood, but a desire to know and follow Him and share His love with others. And one day He’s going to give us new bodies too! Perfect bodies that will be free from sin, sickness, and death.” “Wow,” said Nate. “That sounds amazing!” Dad nodded. “It is amazing. That’s why we need to treat the bodies God gave us—and everyone else—with respect.” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Are you ever tempted to make fun of the amazing bodies God created? Maybe you’ve made inappropriate jokes about them or looked at pictures or videos that are disrespectful. Perhaps you’ve even mocked someone for the way their body looks. Ask Jesus to forgive you for the times you didn’t treat people He loves and their bodies with respect. Remember that our bodies are meant to remind us of His amazing love. Today's Key Verse: I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Respect the bodies God created

Wonderfully Made b0fdfd7e-78a7-4a35-b310-8a4829d721cdThu, 18 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Purified by Fire (2025) As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 352: Purified by Fire (2025)58cdf21f-a52e-4aeb-9f15-ba65f4e81ddcThu, 18 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Summary of The Battle of Prayer (2025) Fr. Mike reviews this section of the Catechism, summarizing the battle of prayer and the prayer of the hour of Jesus. We are reminded that prayer is active, and we must engage in grace. The Catechism goes on to state that, “We pray as we live because we live as we pray.” In this, we see that God meets us where we are and wants us to pray always. Finally, Jesus’ prayer to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemane exemplifies humility, filial trust, honesty, and perseverance; modeling how we are to pray to the Father. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2752-2758. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike reviews this section of the Catechism, summarizing the battle of prayer and the prayer of the hour of Jesus. We are reminded that prayer is active, and we must engage in grace. The Catechism goes on to state that, “We pray as we live because we live as we pray.” In this, we see that God meets us where we are and wants us to pray always. Finally, Jesus’ prayer to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemane exemplifies humility, filial trust, honesty, and perseverance; modeling how we are to pray to the Father. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2752-2758. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 352: Summary of The Battle of Prayer (2025)e9a915b5-58c9-4aa4-900f-dd2d01675435Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#398: The Night the Savior Arrived - Advent 3Luke 2:1–12, Isaiah 11:1–2 , & 2 Corinthians 8:9 In today’s Advent story, we step into the peaceful, wonder-filled night when Jesus was born. Your children will hear Luke 2 come to life with rich imagery—dusty roads, crowded Bethlehem streets, gentle animals in the stable, and the breathtaking moment when Jesus was born. We explain what a census is, why it sent Joseph and Mary on their journey, and how Isaiah promised Jesus’ birth long before it happened. His humble arrival shows kids that God’s kingdom is often at odds with what the world values and that through such a simple beginning came the greatest gift we could never earn: salvation. This episode ends with a short, meaningful application for kids and a simple prayer. Then stay for our special thank-you segment—you might hear a familiar name! Other Christmas episodes your family will enjoy are: #357 The Wisemen  and #311: LOVE: advent week 4 (about the shepherds) ----------------- 🎁 This podcast is free because of the generosity of families like yours. Visit ⁠⁠⁠kbspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan ✨ Plus, don’t miss Kids Bible Stories Bedtime and Kids Bible Stories Español — both free wherever you listen! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠⁠⁠Learn more about advertising here. ---------------------SPECIAL THANKS and LINKS:----------------------- Please donate today at ⁠⁠MercyShips.org/podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Visit OmahaSteaks.com⁠⁠ for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout.

Luke 2:1–12, Isaiah 11:1–2 , & 2 Corinthians 8:9 In today’s Advent story, we step into the peaceful, wonder-filled night when Jesus was born. Your children will hear Luke 2 come to life with rich imagery—dusty roads, crowded Bethlehem streets, gentle animals in the stable, and the breathtaking moment when Jesus was born. We explain what a census is, why it sent Joseph and Mary on their journey, and how Isaiah promised Jesus’ birth long before it happened. His humble arrival shows kids that God’s kingdom is often at odds with what the world values and that through such a simple beginning came the greatest gift we could never earn: salvation. This episode ends with a short, meaningful application for kids and a simple prayer. Then stay for our special thank-you segment—you might hear a familiar name! Other Christmas episodes your family will enjoy are: #357 The Wisemen  and #311: LOVE: advent week 4 (about the shepherds) ----------------- 🎁 This podcast is free because of the generosity of families like yours. Visit ⁠⁠⁠kbspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan ✨ Plus, don’t miss Kids Bible Stories Bedtime and Kids Bible Stories Español — both free wherever you listen! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠⁠⁠Learn more about advertising here. ---------------------SPECIAL THANKS and LINKS:----------------------- Please donate today at ⁠⁠MercyShips.org/podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Visit OmahaSteaks.com⁠⁠ for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout.

full#398: The Night the Savior Arrived - Advent 31bd0ad85-7948-41e7-8c0e-f3d22877074aWed, 17 Dec 2025 11:06:00 +00001013https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2- Case #17- "The Gift, Pt 2"Simon decides to try and part ways with Ouija board. And we all know how that goes. Thank you to our sponsors REMI- Skip the dentist and get a nightguard! “Go to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES  at checkout for 55% off a new night guard plus a FREE foam gift that whitens your teeth and cleans your nightguard.. Join the Vault and get Ask Me Anything, Ad Free Episodes and Support the Show!- Exorcistfiles.supercast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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fullS2- Case #17- "The Gift, Pt 2"7c384758-5e7e-4c05-bae0-7992e4b2b707Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Pearl Necklace Read: Colossians 4:2-6 Johannah stared out her bedroom window as Mom came into the room and sat down on the bed. “How are you feeling?” Mom asked as she stroked Johannah’s forehead. “I think you still have a fever.” “Why do I have to be sick today?” moaned Johannah. “I wanted to go sing at the hospital with my Sunday school class.” Her lower lip quivered a little. “And it makes you feel bad that you can’t go, doesn’t it?” said Mom. Johannah nodded. “I was really looking forward to going around and singing to people who were sick. Now I can’t.” “I know, honey,” said Mom. “But you can pray and ask Jesus to use your class to bless the people at the hospital with their singing.” Johannah shrugged. “It just doesn’t seem the same,” she said with a sigh. “Maybe not, but…” Mom stood up. “I’ll be right back.” She left the room and returned a few minutes later with a strand of pearls. “See this necklace? Your great-grandmother gave it to me when I was a teenager.” She held it out so Johannah could look at it. “But there’s a very important part of it you can’t see.” Johannah looked puzzled. “What do you mean?” “Well, what do you see when you look at it?” asked Mom. Johannah took the necklace. “The pearls,” she said after examining it. Mom nodded. “That’s what everyone notices, but look.” She carefully pulled two pearls apart to reveal the thin white thread holding them together. “No one notices this plain and simple thread, but without it, my necklace would fall apart.” Still puzzled, Johannah looked at the pearl necklace and then at her mother. “Okay,” she said uncertainly. “Prayer is like this thread,” Mom explained. “We often pray as an afterthought, but really, it’s what holds everything together—nothing we do would make any difference without God working behind the scenes and in people’s hearts. Even though you can’t go with the others to the hospital, you can have a very important part in what they’re doing. You can ask Jesus to use their singing to encourage the people at the hospital and show them how much He loves them and cares for them.” –Richard S. Maffeo How about you? Do you ever feel like you can’t do anything important for Jesus because you’re too young, too sick, or too shy? That’s not true! There’s at least one thing every Christian can do, and that’s pray. It’s not something everybody notices, but Jesus does. He hears each prayer. Pray and ask Him to work in people’s hearts as you and fellow Christians serve Him and show others His love. Today's Key Verse: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Prayer is important

Read: Colossians 4:2-6 Johannah stared out her bedroom window as Mom came into the room and sat down on the bed. “How are you feeling?” Mom asked as she stroked Johannah’s forehead. “I think you still have a fever.” “Why do I have to be sick today?” moaned Johannah. “I wanted to go sing at the hospital with my Sunday school class.” Her lower lip quivered a little. “And it makes you feel bad that you can’t go, doesn’t it?” said Mom. Johannah nodded. “I was really looking forward to going around and singing to people who were sick. Now I can’t.” “I know, honey,” said Mom. “But you can pray and ask Jesus to use your class to bless the people at the hospital with their singing.” Johannah shrugged. “It just doesn’t seem the same,” she said with a sigh. “Maybe not, but…” Mom stood up. “I’ll be right back.” She left the room and returned a few minutes later with a strand of pearls. “See this necklace? Your great-grandmother gave it to me when I was a teenager.” She held it out so Johannah could look at it. “But there’s a very important part of it you can’t see.” Johannah looked puzzled. “What do you mean?” “Well, what do you see when you look at it?” asked Mom. Johannah took the necklace. “The pearls,” she said after examining it. Mom nodded. “That’s what everyone notices, but look.” She carefully pulled two pearls apart to reveal the thin white thread holding them together. “No one notices this plain and simple thread, but without it, my necklace would fall apart.” Still puzzled, Johannah looked at the pearl necklace and then at her mother. “Okay,” she said uncertainly. “Prayer is like this thread,” Mom explained. “We often pray as an afterthought, but really, it’s what holds everything together—nothing we do would make any difference without God working behind the scenes and in people’s hearts. Even though you can’t go with the others to the hospital, you can have a very important part in what they’re doing. You can ask Jesus to use their singing to encourage the people at the hospital and show them how much He loves them and cares for them.” –Richard S. Maffeo How about you? Do you ever feel like you can’t do anything important for Jesus because you’re too young, too sick, or too shy? That’s not true! There’s at least one thing every Christian can do, and that’s pray. It’s not something everybody notices, but Jesus does. He hears each prayer. Pray and ask Him to work in people’s hearts as you and fellow Christians serve Him and show others His love. Today's Key Verse: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Prayer is important

The Pearl Necklace 148084eb-7b36-41f5-b026-b114611b71bcWed, 17 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: Draw Near to God (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 351: Draw Near to God (2025)4c31836f-3c00-4d05-a8cd-0fa26c9dcc5aWed, 17 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: The Prayer of the Hour of Jesus (2025) Looking at the prayer of the Hour of Jesus, we learn from the Catechism that it “embraces the whole economy of creation and salvation, as well as his death and Resurrection.” This prayer summarizes everything: “God and the world; the Word and the flesh; eternal life and time; the love that hands itself over and the sin that betrays it; the disciples present and those who will believe in him by their word; humiliation and glory. It is the prayer of unity.” Fr. Mike reiterates that this prayer from the Son to the Father allows us to pray as sons and daughters of Christ and give glory to the Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2746-2751. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Looking at the prayer of the Hour of Jesus, we learn from the Catechism that it “embraces the whole economy of creation and salvation, as well as his death and Resurrection.” This prayer summarizes everything: “God and the world; the Word and the flesh; eternal life and time; the love that hands itself over and the sin that betrays it; the disciples present and those who will believe in him by their word; humiliation and glory. It is the prayer of unity.” Fr. Mike reiterates that this prayer from the Son to the Father allows us to pray as sons and daughters of Christ and give glory to the Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2746-2751. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 351: The Prayer of the Hour of Jesus (2025)49bedffe-4445-4cf7-be82-95aa51f8f37fWed, 17 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Candy Canes Read: Luke 2:4-18 “Mmm…I love candy canes! They’re my favorite Christmas treat,” Abbie said as she licked her sweet candy. “They are yummy,” said Mom. “But what makes them my favorite Christmas candy is the story they tell.” "Candy canes tell a story?” Abbie asked. “Yes,” Mom said with a gleam of excitement in her eyes. “Flip your candy cane upside down. What letter do you see?” “It’s the letter J,” Abbie replied. “That’s right,” Mom said. “And at Christmas we remember the birth of…?” “Jesus!” said Abbie. “The J stands for Jesus!” “You got it. The candy cane reminds us of Jesus at Christmas, and it also reminds us of two special groups of people who came to visit Jesus after He was born. If you turn your candy cane upright again, what does it look like?” “A shepherd’s staff!” Abbie exclaimed. Mom nodded. “The staff reminds us of the shepherds who came to visit Jesus—and also that Jesus Himself is our Good Shepherd. And as you taste your candy cane, the sweet peppermint flavor tickles your tongue, which can be a reminder of the spices the wise men gave to Jesus.” “This part of the story tastes good,” said Abbie, giving her candy cane another lick. “What do the colors mean?” “The red represents the blood Jesus poured out for us when He died on the cross for our sins, and the white reminds us that when we trust Jesus as our Savior, He washes our sin away and makes us clean.” “I never knew the candy cane told a story before!” Abbie said as she munched on a hard piece of her candy cane. “Every part of the candy cane tells a story. Even the fact that the candy cane is hard points to Jesus being our solid rock.” “Wow, that’s amazing! Would it be okay if I give some candy canes to my friends at school? I want to tell them the story of the candy cane too!” “That’s a wonderful idea,” Mom replied. “Telling others the story of Jesus is one of the best gifts you can give your friends.” “Yeah,” said Abbie. “And it tastes good too!” –Rachel Vruggink How about you? Do you have a friend you could tell the story of the candy cane? Telling others about Jesus’s birth and how He died on the cross for their sins and rose again is a wonderful story to share at Christmastime. The shepherds were so excited when they saw Jesus that they spread the good news! Who can you share the good news of Jesus with this Christmas? Today's Key Verse: When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child. Luke 2:17 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Share Jesus with others

Read: Luke 2:4-18 “Mmm…I love candy canes! They’re my favorite Christmas treat,” Abbie said as she licked her sweet candy. “They are yummy,” said Mom. “But what makes them my favorite Christmas candy is the story they tell.” "Candy canes tell a story?” Abbie asked. “Yes,” Mom said with a gleam of excitement in her eyes. “Flip your candy cane upside down. What letter do you see?” “It’s the letter J,” Abbie replied. “That’s right,” Mom said. “And at Christmas we remember the birth of…?” “Jesus!” said Abbie. “The J stands for Jesus!” “You got it. The candy cane reminds us of Jesus at Christmas, and it also reminds us of two special groups of people who came to visit Jesus after He was born. If you turn your candy cane upright again, what does it look like?” “A shepherd’s staff!” Abbie exclaimed. Mom nodded. “The staff reminds us of the shepherds who came to visit Jesus—and also that Jesus Himself is our Good Shepherd. And as you taste your candy cane, the sweet peppermint flavor tickles your tongue, which can be a reminder of the spices the wise men gave to Jesus.” “This part of the story tastes good,” said Abbie, giving her candy cane another lick. “What do the colors mean?” “The red represents the blood Jesus poured out for us when He died on the cross for our sins, and the white reminds us that when we trust Jesus as our Savior, He washes our sin away and makes us clean.” “I never knew the candy cane told a story before!” Abbie said as she munched on a hard piece of her candy cane. “Every part of the candy cane tells a story. Even the fact that the candy cane is hard points to Jesus being our solid rock.” “Wow, that’s amazing! Would it be okay if I give some candy canes to my friends at school? I want to tell them the story of the candy cane too!” “That’s a wonderful idea,” Mom replied. “Telling others the story of Jesus is one of the best gifts you can give your friends.” “Yeah,” said Abbie. “And it tastes good too!” –Rachel Vruggink How about you? Do you have a friend you could tell the story of the candy cane? Telling others about Jesus’s birth and how He died on the cross for their sins and rose again is a wonderful story to share at Christmastime. The shepherds were so excited when they saw Jesus that they spread the good news! Who can you share the good news of Jesus with this Christmas? Today's Key Verse: When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child. Luke 2:17 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Share Jesus with others

Candy Canes 618669bd-823c-4749-b6bd-1bf45fa142e5Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Faith and Works (2025) Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 350: Faith and Works (2025)f6ae5da4-91de-467e-a852-9cb5eb7c41c6Tue, 16 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Persevering in Prayer (2025) The Catechism teaches about the effectiveness of prayer and how to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike explains that although God already knows what we need before we ask, he wants us to pray, and he extends us dignity by allowing us to pray and ask for what we need. In the process of prayer, we are able to learn the heart of the Father, grow closer to him, and become more like him. The Catechism goes on to state that when it comes to prayer, it is always possible, a vital necessity, and inseparable from the Christian life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2738-2745. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism teaches about the effectiveness of prayer and how to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike explains that although God already knows what we need before we ask, he wants us to pray, and he extends us dignity by allowing us to pray and ask for what we need. In the process of prayer, we are able to learn the heart of the Father, grow closer to him, and become more like him. The Catechism goes on to state that when it comes to prayer, it is always possible, a vital necessity, and inseparable from the Christian life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2738-2745. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 350: Persevering in Prayer (2025)a1da5bb0-ace4-4b18-b930-829763179499Tue, 16 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHarvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!Why do your conversations keep going wrong? Harvard behavioural scientist Professor Alison Wood Brooks reveals the SECRETS to better communication, real connection, negotiation skills and difficult conversations!  Professor Alison Wood Brooks is a behavioural scientist with 2 decades of experience in conversational science. She teaches a Harvard course on negotiation and communication, and is the bestselling author of ‘Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves’.  She explains: ◼️The ONE word that transforms anxiety into peak performance ◼️The TALK framework for mastering any conversation ◼️Why being "too polite" is secretly destroying your relationships  ◼️Why 99% of apologies fail, and the exact formula that works  ◼️The question technique that creates connection with anyone (00:00) Intro (02:34) People Need This to Communicate Well (04:38) Giving Wrong Impressions (06:23) Being a Better Speaker and Group Conversations (11:31) Experimenting With Communication Skills With My Identical Twin (12:40) The Science on How to Reframe Anxiety (18:47) If You're Nervous, You're More Likely to Make a Bad Decision (20:16) Asking for a Salary Raise (24:39) The Conversational Compass (32:45) How People Should Really Apologize and When It's Too Much (37:31) The Validation Trick in Any Dispute (42:00) Don't Do This When You Disagree (46:19) Stop Doing This During Disagreements (48:07) How to Be Liked (50:02) The T-A-L-L Framework (51:47) Easy Ways to Have More Casual Conversations (55:13) If You Want to Be Liked, Don't Do This (59:23) The Importance of Asking in Conversations and Dates (01:03:27) Never Do This on a Date (01:07:26) The Meeting Mistake You Shouldn't Make (01:09:27) Poor Communication Skills May Be Blocking Your Career Growth (01:12:02) Ads (01:12:53) The Importance of Kindness in Any Conversation (01:17:20) When to Incorporate Levity (01:23:55) The Science Behind Introverts and Extroverts — Is It Real? (01:27:17) Your Contribution Score in a Conversation (01:41:59) Ads (01:43:56) The Male Crisis: Ask These Questions to Make Friends (01:52:57) 10 Questions to Be Liked (01:56:42) How to Persuade People and Be a Better Salesperson (01:58:47) People Confuse Agreement With Listening (02:09:21) This Is the Only Conversation That Feels Real (02:14:58) What Happens When Replacing Myself With AI (02:19:23) Show Your Real Self at Work: Yes or No? (02:25:14) How to Teach Your Kids to Speak Follow Alison: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3YoQOc4 Website - https://bit.ly/4aH172A  TalkStudios - https://bit.ly/3MzbXxF  You can purchase Alison’s book, ‘Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves’, here: https://amzn.to/48Nl8Sv The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr - https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC  Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett  SimpliSafe - https://simplisafe.com/DOAC to save 50% on a SimpliSafe home security system. Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

Why do your conversations keep going wrong? Harvard behavioural scientist Professor Alison Wood Brooks reveals the SECRETS to better communication, real connection, negotiation skills and difficult conversations!  Professor Alison Wood Brooks is a behavioural scientist with 2 decades of experience in conversational science. She teaches a Harvard course on negotiation and communication, and is the bestselling author of ‘Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves’.  She explains: ◼️The ONE word that transforms anxiety into peak performance ◼️The TALK framework for mastering any conversation ◼️Why being "too polite" is secretly destroying your relationships  ◼️Why 99% of apologies fail, and the exact formula that works  ◼️The question technique that creates connection with anyone (00:00) Intro (02:34) People Need This to Communicate Well (04:38) Giving Wrong Impressions (06:23) Being a Better Speaker and Group Conversations (11:31) Experimenting With Communication Skills With My Identical Twin (12:40) The Science on How to Reframe Anxiety (18:47) If You're Nervous, You're More Likely to Make a Bad Decision (20:16) Asking for a Salary Raise (24:39) The Conversational Compass (32:45) How People Should Really Apologize and When It's Too Much (37:31) The Validation Trick in Any Dispute (42:00) Don't Do This When You Disagree (46:19) Stop Doing This During Disagreements (48:07) How to Be Liked (50:02) The T-A-L-L Framework (51:47) Easy Ways to Have More Casual Conversations (55:13) If You Want to Be Liked, Don't Do This (59:23) The Importance of Asking in Conversations and Dates (01:03:27) Never Do This on a Date (01:07:26) The Meeting Mistake You Shouldn't Make (01:09:27) Poor Communication Skills May Be Blocking Your Career Growth (01:12:02) Ads (01:12:53) The Importance of Kindness in Any Conversation (01:17:20) When to Incorporate Levity (01:23:55) The Science Behind Introverts and Extroverts — Is It Real? (01:27:17) Your Contribution Score in a Conversation (01:41:59) Ads (01:43:56) The Male Crisis: Ask These Questions to Make Friends (01:52:57) 10 Questions to Be Liked (01:56:42) How to Persuade People and Be a Better Salesperson (01:58:47) People Confuse Agreement With Listening (02:09:21) This Is the Only Conversation That Feels Real (02:14:58) What Happens When Replacing Myself With AI (02:19:23) Show Your Real Self at Work: Yes or No? (02:25:14) How to Teach Your Kids to Speak Follow Alison: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3YoQOc4 Website - https://bit.ly/4aH172A  TalkStudios - https://bit.ly/3MzbXxF  You can purchase Alison’s book, ‘Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves’, here: https://amzn.to/48Nl8Sv The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr - https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC  Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett  SimpliSafe - https://simplisafe.com/DOAC to save 50% on a SimpliSafe home security system. Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

fullHarvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You!5b377cb6-65d9-41ee-9576-b675994c7ecaMon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +00009106https://216.73.216.191/allTags Snowfest Read: Isaiah 64:4-6 “Mom, guess what?” said James. “My school is having a snow sculpture contest, and there are prizes!” “What are you going to make?” Mom asked. “A polar bear.” James grinned. “That will be the perfect animal for this cold, snowy weather.” Each day leading up to the contest, James practiced making bears. At the end of the week, a whole family of snow bears stood in front of the house. “It’s a good thing the contest is tomorrow,” Mom said. “You’ve used up almost all the snow in the yard!” The next day, the children started their sculptures. James worked hard, hoping to win the grand prize—a trip to Zehnder’s Snowfest in Frankenmuth, Michigan. After he finished his bear, James and his mom walked around and looked at the other entries. When the judges announced James as the grand prize winner, he jumped up and down. “I knew my bear was best!” he told his mom. A few weeks later, when James and Mom arrived in Frankenmuth, a snow sculpture contest was underway. James watched the contestants make huge, intricate sculptures. “After seeing these entries, my bear doesn’t seem so good.” “These contestants are professional,” said Mom. “It’s easy to feel humbled after seeing their work.” “That’s for sure.” James stopped to look at a sculpture of a huge polar bear. It was so lifelike, it almost looked real. “This looks nothing like my polar bear. There’s just no comparison!” Mom smiled. “It reminds me of how I used to compare myself to others. Sometimes I thought I was pretty good, and sometimes I didn’t—it all depended on how ‘good’ or ‘bad’ I thought someone else was. Until I read the Bible, I thought God judged people the same way. But He has a higher standard, and none of us can live up to it, no matter how hard we try. There’s only one way to be good enough for him.” “I know what it is!” said James. “We need to trust in Jesus.” “Right,” said Mom. “Jesus is the only one who meets God’s perfect standard, and He died to pay for our sins. When we trust in Him, He makes us good in God’s eyes.” –David J. Belleau How about you? Do you compare yourself to other people to see how good you are? What about Jesus—have you ever compared yourself to Him? He’s God’s perfect standard, and compared to Him, we’re all sinners in need of forgiveness. The only way to be good in God’s eyes is for Jesus to remove your sin and give you His goodness. Trust Him as your Savior today. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Ephesians 2:8 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Jesus makes us good

Read: Isaiah 64:4-6 “Mom, guess what?” said James. “My school is having a snow sculpture contest, and there are prizes!” “What are you going to make?” Mom asked. “A polar bear.” James grinned. “That will be the perfect animal for this cold, snowy weather.” Each day leading up to the contest, James practiced making bears. At the end of the week, a whole family of snow bears stood in front of the house. “It’s a good thing the contest is tomorrow,” Mom said. “You’ve used up almost all the snow in the yard!” The next day, the children started their sculptures. James worked hard, hoping to win the grand prize—a trip to Zehnder’s Snowfest in Frankenmuth, Michigan. After he finished his bear, James and his mom walked around and looked at the other entries. When the judges announced James as the grand prize winner, he jumped up and down. “I knew my bear was best!” he told his mom. A few weeks later, when James and Mom arrived in Frankenmuth, a snow sculpture contest was underway. James watched the contestants make huge, intricate sculptures. “After seeing these entries, my bear doesn’t seem so good.” “These contestants are professional,” said Mom. “It’s easy to feel humbled after seeing their work.” “That’s for sure.” James stopped to look at a sculpture of a huge polar bear. It was so lifelike, it almost looked real. “This looks nothing like my polar bear. There’s just no comparison!” Mom smiled. “It reminds me of how I used to compare myself to others. Sometimes I thought I was pretty good, and sometimes I didn’t—it all depended on how ‘good’ or ‘bad’ I thought someone else was. Until I read the Bible, I thought God judged people the same way. But He has a higher standard, and none of us can live up to it, no matter how hard we try. There’s only one way to be good enough for him.” “I know what it is!” said James. “We need to trust in Jesus.” “Right,” said Mom. “Jesus is the only one who meets God’s perfect standard, and He died to pay for our sins. When we trust in Him, He makes us good in God’s eyes.” –David J. Belleau How about you? Do you compare yourself to other people to see how good you are? What about Jesus—have you ever compared yourself to Him? He’s God’s perfect standard, and compared to Him, we’re all sinners in need of forgiveness. The only way to be good in God’s eyes is for Jesus to remove your sin and give you His goodness. Trust Him as your Savior today. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Ephesians 2:8 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Jesus makes us good

Snowfest 60c19b09-91ac-4623-abca-28ed86fcecafMon, 15 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Holy Indifference (2025) Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthering St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthering St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 349: Holy Indifference (2025)931ced9f-190d-497b-b27e-b0b279341669Mon, 15 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Temptation, Trust, and Prayer (2025) What motivates our prayer? Do we see God as our “divine genie,” or do we look to him as our Father? We learn that the most common temptation in prayer is a lack of faith. Another major temptation is acedia or sloth. In the face of these temptations of presumption and discouragement, we must respond with filial trust in God our Father, the giver of all good gifts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2732-2737. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What motivates our prayer? Do we see God as our “divine genie,” or do we look to him as our Father? We learn that the most common temptation in prayer is a lack of faith. Another major temptation is acedia or sloth. In the face of these temptations of presumption and discouragement, we must respond with filial trust in God our Father, the giver of all good gifts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2732-2737. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 349: Temptation, Trust, and Prayer (2025)0150603d-5831-405c-b69d-c7163e31d0f0Mon, 15 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Dogsled Ride Read: 1 Timothy 4:11-16 “Why do we have to take Mrs. Anderson to church with us tomorrow?” asked Miriam. “She’s so boring—all she talks about is her cat. I can’t stand her!” “I don’t like her either,” said Miriam’s little brother Brendon. “Me neither!” said Flynn, the youngest. “That’s enough!” said Mom. “That’s not a kind way to talk about an elderly woman who can’t get out on her own.” A while later, Mom came to Miriam’s room. “Want to go for a ride? I have the dogs hooked up to the sled. Dad will stay here with the boys.” “All right!” Miriam eagerly followed her mom outside. “You put Kodiak on the team today?” she asked as she looked at the dogs. “When we take him, the other dogs don’t run as well!” “He needs more practice,” said Mom. Miriam frowned as she sat down on the sled. Mom hopped on the runners. “Let’s go!” Mom shouted. The dogs took off, and they glided onto the snow-packed road. Miriam yelled out in excitement as they raced to the top of the hill. Then Kodiak spotted a branch sticking out of the snow. He pulled hard toward the side and stopped. For a minute, the other dogs tried to go on, but soon they all stopped and got tangled up in each other’s lines. Mom got off the sled to straighten them out. “I knew this would happen!” said Miriam. “Why did we have to use Kodiak?” “You should be more patient with him. After all, you two are kind of alike.” “What do you mean?” asked Miriam in surprise. “Kodiak sets a bad example for the other dogs, and you’ve been setting a bad example for your brothers. You often say mean things about people, and then they think it’s okay for them to think of people that way too. That’s not how Jesus wants us to treat others.” Miriam sighed. “I know.” Mom finished untangling the lines and got back onto the sled runners. “Jesus loves Mrs. Anderson—He died for her! His example of love is the one we should follow. Ask Him to help you love Mrs. Anderson like He does. Then you can set a good example for your brothers and encourage them to love her too.” –Corrine C. Canavan-Fifield How about you? What kind of example are you setting for your siblings and friends who are Christians? Think about your actions. Do the things you do and say line up with the things Jesus would do and say? Trust Him to help you follow His example so you can encourage other Christians to live that way too. Then you can work together to show others His love! Today's Key Verse: Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Be a good example

Read: 1 Timothy 4:11-16 “Why do we have to take Mrs. Anderson to church with us tomorrow?” asked Miriam. “She’s so boring—all she talks about is her cat. I can’t stand her!” “I don’t like her either,” said Miriam’s little brother Brendon. “Me neither!” said Flynn, the youngest. “That’s enough!” said Mom. “That’s not a kind way to talk about an elderly woman who can’t get out on her own.” A while later, Mom came to Miriam’s room. “Want to go for a ride? I have the dogs hooked up to the sled. Dad will stay here with the boys.” “All right!” Miriam eagerly followed her mom outside. “You put Kodiak on the team today?” she asked as she looked at the dogs. “When we take him, the other dogs don’t run as well!” “He needs more practice,” said Mom. Miriam frowned as she sat down on the sled. Mom hopped on the runners. “Let’s go!” Mom shouted. The dogs took off, and they glided onto the snow-packed road. Miriam yelled out in excitement as they raced to the top of the hill. Then Kodiak spotted a branch sticking out of the snow. He pulled hard toward the side and stopped. For a minute, the other dogs tried to go on, but soon they all stopped and got tangled up in each other’s lines. Mom got off the sled to straighten them out. “I knew this would happen!” said Miriam. “Why did we have to use Kodiak?” “You should be more patient with him. After all, you two are kind of alike.” “What do you mean?” asked Miriam in surprise. “Kodiak sets a bad example for the other dogs, and you’ve been setting a bad example for your brothers. You often say mean things about people, and then they think it’s okay for them to think of people that way too. That’s not how Jesus wants us to treat others.” Miriam sighed. “I know.” Mom finished untangling the lines and got back onto the sled runners. “Jesus loves Mrs. Anderson—He died for her! His example of love is the one we should follow. Ask Him to help you love Mrs. Anderson like He does. Then you can set a good example for your brothers and encourage them to love her too.” –Corrine C. Canavan-Fifield How about you? What kind of example are you setting for your siblings and friends who are Christians? Think about your actions. Do the things you do and say line up with the things Jesus would do and say? Trust Him to help you follow His example so you can encourage other Christians to live that way too. Then you can work together to show others His love! Today's Key Verse: Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Be a good example

The Dogsled Ride 874e89ed-fd49-4a93-9040-1d6f8473458bSun, 14 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2025) Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2025)742154c4-7a7c-43d2-bbaf-f1c88fd0ee8bSun, 14 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: The Battle of Prayer (2025) Prayer is &quot;grace and grit,&quot; as Fr. Mike phrases it. In this section, one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorites in the Catechism, we hear that &quot;we pray as we live because we live as we pray.&quot; This living and praying is a battle in which we must confront our failures and accept the Holy Spirit&#39;s grace and aid. Prayer requires humility, trust, and perseverance on our part. In this struggle, we must battle against distraction, ourselves, dryness, and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2725-2731. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Prayer is &quot;grace and grit,&quot; as Fr. Mike phrases it. In this section, one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorites in the Catechism, we hear that &quot;we pray as we live because we live as we pray.&quot; This living and praying is a battle in which we must confront our failures and accept the Holy Spirit&#39;s grace and aid. Prayer requires humility, trust, and perseverance on our part. In this struggle, we must battle against distraction, ourselves, dryness, and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2725-2731. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 348: The Battle of Prayer (2025)ff6f9123-970f-414c-8181-c9291384d46dSun, 14 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEpisode 123137: 12/14/25 Waiting Well: Praise While We Wait Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent In seasons of waiting, do we complain or praise? While we are waiting, it can feel like nothing is happening. And yet, faith tells us that God is at work even when we can't yet see the fruit. Rather than complaining while we wait, there is another option. Mass Readings from December 14, 2025: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11

Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent In seasons of waiting, do we complain or praise? While we are waiting, it can feel like nothing is happening. And yet, faith tells us that God is at work even when we can't yet see the fruit. Rather than complaining while we wait, there is another option. Mass Readings from December 14, 2025: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11

fullEpisode 123137: 12/14/25 Waiting Well: Praise While We Wait3ba47c2b-6f2f-41c6-bcee-ac70a5b0b60bSat, 13 Dec 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Untamed Tongue Read: James 3:3-10 “Why didn’t you invite Jase to come camping with us?” Dad asked as he and Thatcher sat beside their campfire. Thatcher looked at his dad. “His mother’s in a mental hospital!” “Yes,” Dad said. “She’s getting the help she needs for her mental health.” “I knew she was in a hospital, but I didn’t know it was that kind of hospital until a guy at school told me,” Thatcher said. “The kids at school say Jase must be nuts too, and…well, don’t you think he’s a little weird sometimes?” “No weirder than anyone else,” Dad replied. “Just because Jase’s mother is ill does not mean he has the same problems. And remember, she’s ill, not ‘nuts,’ as you called it.” Thatcher didn’t say anything, but he wasn’t convinced. After swimming in the river the next day, Thatcher let out a yell. “Dad! There’s a yucky worm on my leg! I can’t pull it off!” Dad hurried over. “That’s a leech, Thatcher. They live in the water and sometimes stick to swimmers. Hold still, and I’ll try to get it off.” Dad succeeded in removing the leech, but Thatcher’s leg kept on bleeding. “Leeches give off a substance that keeps blood from clotting,” Dad explained. “We’ll wash and bandage your leg, and I’m sure it will be fine.” Soon Dad had Thatcher all bandaged up. “You know, Thatcher, leeches remind me of gossip. Gossip also sticks tight. Even after people quit talking, those they’ve gossiped about continue to hurt. I’m sure the things kids say about Jase hurt him. All that gossip may be sucking the joy of life right out of him.” “I…I didn’t mean to hurt Jase,” Thatcher replied. “No, but people get hurt by gossip, and it’s a sin. When we gossip, we’re using other people’s problems and shortcomings to get attention and make ourselves look better—and often the things we hear and repeat about others aren’t even true! We need to remember we’re just as flawed as everyone else and that Jesus died to save all of us. We’re not showing others His love when we gossip—either the people listening or the person we’re talking about.” “I’m sorry, Dad,” Thatcher said. “I’ll text Jase and see if he wants to come out here. Then I can tell him I’m sorry too.” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Are you guilty of hurting someone by spreading gossip? Don’t sin by hurting others this way. Even if you believe a negative thing you hear about someone is true, think about how you’d feel if someone said a similar thing about you. Then show Jesus’s love by speaking words that help support and encourage others instead of hurting them. Today's Key Verse: I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin. Psalm 39:1 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Gossip is sin

Read: James 3:3-10 “Why didn’t you invite Jase to come camping with us?” Dad asked as he and Thatcher sat beside their campfire. Thatcher looked at his dad. “His mother’s in a mental hospital!” “Yes,” Dad said. “She’s getting the help she needs for her mental health.” “I knew she was in a hospital, but I didn’t know it was that kind of hospital until a guy at school told me,” Thatcher said. “The kids at school say Jase must be nuts too, and…well, don’t you think he’s a little weird sometimes?” “No weirder than anyone else,” Dad replied. “Just because Jase’s mother is ill does not mean he has the same problems. And remember, she’s ill, not ‘nuts,’ as you called it.” Thatcher didn’t say anything, but he wasn’t convinced. After swimming in the river the next day, Thatcher let out a yell. “Dad! There’s a yucky worm on my leg! I can’t pull it off!” Dad hurried over. “That’s a leech, Thatcher. They live in the water and sometimes stick to swimmers. Hold still, and I’ll try to get it off.” Dad succeeded in removing the leech, but Thatcher’s leg kept on bleeding. “Leeches give off a substance that keeps blood from clotting,” Dad explained. “We’ll wash and bandage your leg, and I’m sure it will be fine.” Soon Dad had Thatcher all bandaged up. “You know, Thatcher, leeches remind me of gossip. Gossip also sticks tight. Even after people quit talking, those they’ve gossiped about continue to hurt. I’m sure the things kids say about Jase hurt him. All that gossip may be sucking the joy of life right out of him.” “I…I didn’t mean to hurt Jase,” Thatcher replied. “No, but people get hurt by gossip, and it’s a sin. When we gossip, we’re using other people’s problems and shortcomings to get attention and make ourselves look better—and often the things we hear and repeat about others aren’t even true! We need to remember we’re just as flawed as everyone else and that Jesus died to save all of us. We’re not showing others His love when we gossip—either the people listening or the person we’re talking about.” “I’m sorry, Dad,” Thatcher said. “I’ll text Jase and see if he wants to come out here. Then I can tell him I’m sorry too.” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Are you guilty of hurting someone by spreading gossip? Don’t sin by hurting others this way. Even if you believe a negative thing you hear about someone is true, think about how you’d feel if someone said a similar thing about you. Then show Jesus’s love by speaking words that help support and encourage others instead of hurting them. Today's Key Verse: I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin. Psalm 39:1 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Gossip is sin

Untamed Tongue dfeaef83-60a1-4ead-99c9-3d7db6ec9504Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2025) Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2025)c1c6658c-26f6-4637-b5c3-6a48523eca6fSat, 13 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Contemplative Prayer (2025) In contemplative prayer, we seek Jesus. As St. Teresa of Avila put it, contemplative prayer “is nothing else than a close sharing between friends.” The Catechism tells us this form of prayer is a gift, a covenant, and a communion. Further, it is a silent gaze “fixed on Jesus.” In this episode, Fr. Mike helps us better understand this intimate form of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2709-2724. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In contemplative prayer, we seek Jesus. As St. Teresa of Avila put it, contemplative prayer “is nothing else than a close sharing between friends.” The Catechism tells us this form of prayer is a gift, a covenant, and a communion. Further, it is a silent gaze “fixed on Jesus.” In this episode, Fr. Mike helps us better understand this intimate form of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2709-2724. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 347: Contemplative Prayer (2025)7e6c9bde-f958-4824-8d0e-a3fc0c04961aSat, 13 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagswhat was I made for?Hey y'all ! Welcome to another episode of CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the gift it is to be alive and what we were made for. We all have gifts the Lord has given us and tools to walk through life, but our purpose goes much deeper than that and it all points back to Jesus. "Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." Matthew 5:12 _______________________________________  ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Elevate your morning with Everyday Dose, coffee plus benefits. Use code 'CWCOI' for 61% off your first order ➤ https://www.everydaydose.com ☆ Experience body care from OSEA that actually delivers visible results. Use code 'COFFEE' for 10% off your first order sitewide ➤ https://oseamalibu.com ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another episode of CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the gift it is to be alive and what we were made for. We all have gifts the Lord has given us and tools to walk through life, but our purpose goes much deeper than that and it all points back to Jesus. "Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." Matthew 5:12 _______________________________________  ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ Elevate your morning with Everyday Dose, coffee plus benefits. Use code 'CWCOI' for 61% off your first order ➤ https://www.everydaydose.com ☆ Experience body care from OSEA that actually delivers visible results. Use code 'COFFEE' for 10% off your first order sitewide ➤ https://oseamalibu.com ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullwhat was I made for?42c122d6-b83b-4c6e-bc80-f4a8a0da7acfFri, 12 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReaching Your Breaking Point | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   In today's episode we talk about hitting your breaking point and what it means to finally stop and listen to the Lord. We share what happened at our LA show with Ang and how God used that moment to bring clarity, humility and a reminder of His presence.   We read from Isaiah 43 as we talk about walking through deep waters with Him, trusting His voice and remembering that breaking is often where He rebuilds us.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off.   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at https://Glorify-app.com/ggb.   Kikoff Build your credit safely with a simple, low-cost plan designed to help you grow your score over time. Get your first month free for a limited time at https://GetKikoff.com/GGB.   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at https://DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 61% off your first order at everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB.   CrowdHealth A smarter, more affordable alternative to traditional health insurance. Join a community that helps you save money while staying covered. Use code GGB to get your first 3 months for $99 at JoinCrowdHealth.com   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals.Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life.Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer.

Hiiii GGB!   In today's episode we talk about hitting your breaking point and what it means to finally stop and listen to the Lord. We share what happened at our LA show with Ang and how God used that moment to bring clarity, humility and a reminder of His presence.   We read from Isaiah 43 as we talk about walking through deep waters with Him, trusting His voice and remembering that breaking is often where He rebuilds us.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off.   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at https://Glorify-app.com/ggb.   Kikoff Build your credit safely with a simple, low-cost plan designed to help you grow your score over time. Get your first month free for a limited time at https://GetKikoff.com/GGB.   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at https://DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 61% off your first order at everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB.   CrowdHealth A smarter, more affordable alternative to traditional health insurance. Join a community that helps you save money while staying covered. Use code GGB to get your first 3 months for $99 at JoinCrowdHealth.com   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals.Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life.Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer.

fullReaching Your Breaking Point | Girls Gone Bibleff409606-5ea8-40ec-9b9e-273b3d96053cFri, 12 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Confidence Can Be Taught! Use These Body Language Cues To Your Advantage!Joe Navarro is a former FBI agent and one of the world’s leading experts in body language and nonverbal communication. In this Moment, Joe reveals the hidden signals behind body language and how to use nonverbal cues, such as posture and eye contact, to your advantage in business, relationships, and beyond. Listen to the full episode with Joe Navarro on The Diary of a CEO below: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/01Qhc2kbPYb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/NwkCj5obPYb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Joe Navarro: https://www.jnforensics.com/

Joe Navarro is a former FBI agent and one of the world’s leading experts in body language and nonverbal communication. In this Moment, Joe reveals the hidden signals behind body language and how to use nonverbal cues, such as posture and eye contact, to your advantage in business, relationships, and beyond. Listen to the full episode with Joe Navarro on The Diary of a CEO below: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/01Qhc2kbPYb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/NwkCj5obPYb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Joe Navarro: https://www.jnforensics.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Confidence Can Be Taught! Use These Body Language Cues To Your Advantage!658fecd2-4354-41da-9a38-04e521d86d17Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +00001369https://216.73.216.191/allTags Forget Your Shoes! Read: Isaiah 9:6-7; 53:5-6 Lexie dangled her feet off the bunk bed as her sister got ready for their Christmas program rehearsal. “I’m going to mark my script so I don’t miss any of my lines,” Lexie said. She stuck her pen in her princess purse. “Girls! We need to be at church soon!” Mom stuck her head in the door. “What? You’re not even dressed? We should have left already!” Anna poked her head out of the closet. “But I can’t find my shoes.” “Forget your shoes! Just come on!” Mom rushed away to check on the twins. By the time everyone was loaded in the van, Mom was downright angry. “This happens every time we need to go somewhere!” she said. “I’m so sick of being late!” As Mom was about to shut the van door, Anna gasped. “I forgot my shoes!” Mom let out an exasperated groan. “Get your shoes now! And if you’re not back in one minute, I’m leaving!” Five minutes later, Anna climbed into the van, shoes in hand. Mom fussed as they pulled onto the street. “Anna, how could you possibly forget your shoes on a day this cold? And Lexie, that is the last time I want to see you lollygagging when you should be getting ready!” Just then the radio began to play a song that the twins had been singing all week. Their three-year-old voices quickly chimed in with the music. “For unto us a child is bo-own…unto us a Son is gibben…” Mom stopped yelling. Then she let out a big sigh. “I’m sorry, girls,” she said. “I’ve been so focused on blaming you for making us late that I forgot why we’re going to rehearse for the Christmas program in the first place—to tell others about Jesus. The truth is, I wasn’t ready on time either, but I didn’t want to admit that, so I made you feel bad about it instead. Will you forgive me?” Anna and Lexie looked at each other. “Forgive you?” Lexie asked. Mom nodded. “Sometimes parents make mistakes too. Jesus is still working to make me more like Him, just like He is with you.” Anna smiled. “Yes, Mom,” she said. “We forgive you!” –Rebekah Dorris How about you? Have you ever heard your parents say things they later regret? Just like you, parents make mistakes. The good news is that Jesus is still working on all of us, so remember that when your parents fall short. Remember that Jesus has forgiven you, and He wants you to show His love to others by forgiving them—including parents! Today's Key Verse: And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Forgive your parents

Read: Isaiah 9:6-7; 53:5-6 Lexie dangled her feet off the bunk bed as her sister got ready for their Christmas program rehearsal. “I’m going to mark my script so I don’t miss any of my lines,” Lexie said. She stuck her pen in her princess purse. “Girls! We need to be at church soon!” Mom stuck her head in the door. “What? You’re not even dressed? We should have left already!” Anna poked her head out of the closet. “But I can’t find my shoes.” “Forget your shoes! Just come on!” Mom rushed away to check on the twins. By the time everyone was loaded in the van, Mom was downright angry. “This happens every time we need to go somewhere!” she said. “I’m so sick of being late!” As Mom was about to shut the van door, Anna gasped. “I forgot my shoes!” Mom let out an exasperated groan. “Get your shoes now! And if you’re not back in one minute, I’m leaving!” Five minutes later, Anna climbed into the van, shoes in hand. Mom fussed as they pulled onto the street. “Anna, how could you possibly forget your shoes on a day this cold? And Lexie, that is the last time I want to see you lollygagging when you should be getting ready!” Just then the radio began to play a song that the twins had been singing all week. Their three-year-old voices quickly chimed in with the music. “For unto us a child is bo-own…unto us a Son is gibben…” Mom stopped yelling. Then she let out a big sigh. “I’m sorry, girls,” she said. “I’ve been so focused on blaming you for making us late that I forgot why we’re going to rehearse for the Christmas program in the first place—to tell others about Jesus. The truth is, I wasn’t ready on time either, but I didn’t want to admit that, so I made you feel bad about it instead. Will you forgive me?” Anna and Lexie looked at each other. “Forgive you?” Lexie asked. Mom nodded. “Sometimes parents make mistakes too. Jesus is still working to make me more like Him, just like He is with you.” Anna smiled. “Yes, Mom,” she said. “We forgive you!” –Rebekah Dorris How about you? Have you ever heard your parents say things they later regret? Just like you, parents make mistakes. The good news is that Jesus is still working on all of us, so remember that when your parents fall short. Remember that Jesus has forgiven you, and He wants you to show His love to others by forgiving them—including parents! Today's Key Verse: And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Forgive your parents

Forget Your Shoes! 68ced617-056d-434e-9bff-67480bea8917Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2025) Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2025)a6892277-c299-499f-8c99-6a13c03e79abFri, 12 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Meditation and Vocal Prayer (2025) Because man is both body and spirit, our prayers can be vocal and meditative. We learn that vocal prayer expresses the movements of our hearts and minds, enabling us to pray with the fullness of our being. Another form of prayer is meditation, which the Catechism tells us is “above all a quest.” In meditation, we employ our thoughts, imagination, and emotions to deepen our union with Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2700-2708. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Because man is both body and spirit, our prayers can be vocal and meditative. We learn that vocal prayer expresses the movements of our hearts and minds, enabling us to pray with the fullness of our being. Another form of prayer is meditation, which the Catechism tells us is “above all a quest.” In meditation, we employ our thoughts, imagination, and emotions to deepen our union with Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2700-2708. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 346: Meditation and Vocal Prayer (2025)4994928e-71d0-41b4-9635-7c65f875ea5fFri, 12 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#949 - Luke 17:20-37 The Kingdom of GodThis episode is part 39 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus is aked when the Kingdom of God would come. But, they may have been expecting something very different when they asked from what Jesus had in mind. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 39 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus is aked when the Kingdom of God would come. But, they may have been expecting something very different when they asked from what Jesus had in mind. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#949 - Luke 17:20-37 The Kingdom of God082e7d6c-bf35-410a-84d5-5a49f4f0b160Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000962https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYou’re Going to Die—What to Do in the Meantime (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) You may have heard the phrase, &quot;Memento Mori&quot; when it comes to reflecting on death, but how should Christians really view death? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains three common views we may hold about death: Death is the enemy Death is a natural part of life Death is a new birth (but we&#39;re not excited about it) However, Fr. Mike explains that all three fall short; death is actually a lover. Our goal should not be a longing for death, but a longing for the One on the other side. How can you long for Heaven and Jesus today? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You may have heard the phrase, &quot;Memento Mori&quot; when it comes to reflecting on death, but how should Christians really view death? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains three common views we may hold about death: Death is the enemy Death is a natural part of life Death is a new birth (but we&#39;re not excited about it) However, Fr. Mike explains that all three fall short; death is actually a lover. Our goal should not be a longing for death, but a longing for the One on the other side. How can you long for Heaven and Jesus today? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullYou’re Going to Die—What to Do in the Meantime (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)93f299c3-906a-4c75-b27e-1fd1cbc5b54dThu, 11 Dec 2025 12:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsProtestant Pastor Becomes Catholic: The Hard Truth Every Man Needs to Hear (w/ Keith Nester)Keith Nester spent more than two decades as a Protestant pastor. Preaching, leading, counseling, and absolutely certain he would never become Catholic. Yet his actual conversion story is long, often humorous, at times painful, and far deeper than a simple change of denomination. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down with​ ⁨ @KeithNester  to uncover what really happened behind the scenes: the fears he carried, the pride he had to confront, the moments of grace that broke him open, and the unexpected ways God used marriage, suffering, and friendship to draw him home. But this isn’t just a conversion story, the show quickly turns to truths every man needs to hear. Truths about how to lead, love, and live the faith with integrity. Keith shares the “hard truth” he believes all men must face: that authority without humility collapses, that evangelization begins long before words are spoken, but we still must speak, and that the quiet witness of fatherhood, sacrifice, and joy can transform more hearts than arguments ever will. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 25% OFF Devin’s new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ Use coupon code Gentleman25 for 25% off this Christmas Season. SPONSOR - https://www.vocatiotravel.com Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Nester spent more than two decades as a Protestant pastor. Preaching, leading, counseling, and absolutely certain he would never become Catholic. Yet his actual conversion story is long, often humorous, at times painful, and far deeper than a simple change of denomination. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down with​ ⁨ @KeithNester  to uncover what really happened behind the scenes: the fears he carried, the pride he had to confront, the moments of grace that broke him open, and the unexpected ways God used marriage, suffering, and friendship to draw him home. But this isn’t just a conversion story, the show quickly turns to truths every man needs to hear. Truths about how to lead, love, and live the faith with integrity. Keith shares the “hard truth” he believes all men must face: that authority without humility collapses, that evangelization begins long before words are spoken, but we still must speak, and that the quiet witness of fatherhood, sacrifice, and joy can transform more hearts than arguments ever will. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 25% OFF Devin’s new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ Use coupon code Gentleman25 for 25% off this Christmas Season. SPONSOR - https://www.vocatiotravel.com Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullProtestant Pastor Becomes Catholic: The Hard Truth Every Man Needs to Hear (w/ Keith Nester)5e576d94-2e96-4c16-82e2-7cfd36dabc43Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:05:00 +00004613https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDiscipline Expert: The Tiny Habit That Finally Makes You Lose Weight! The 2-Minute Trick!Ready to make habits that stick in 2026? Atomic Habits author JAMES CLEAR reveals the science behind building lasting habits, breaking bad ones, and how 1% improvements transform your entire life! James Clear is a #1 international bestselling author and habit formation expert, best known for his book "Atomic Habits", which sold over 25 million copies worldwide. He writes the '3-2-1 Newsletter' (read by millions weekly) and recently published 'The Atomic Habits Workbook'. He explains:  ◼️The 2-minute trick that makes "impossible" habits feel effortless ◼️The ONE habit that controls the next 10 years of your life ◼️The 1% curve that explains why you quit right before the breakthrough ◼️How every action is a "vote" for your identity, not just progress toward a goal ◼️Why winners and losers share the same goals (and the ONE thing that separates them) 00:00 Intro 03:00 What Atomic Habits Taught Us About Human Behavior 05:14 A Great Way to Stick to Your Habits 07:50 Create the Conditions to Succeed 11:44 The 2-Minute Rule: The Most Important Habit-Building Tip 16:01 Small Steps That Lead to Big Progress 18:18 Don't Waste Time: Hats, Haircuts, and Tattoos Framework 20:59 The Most Impactful Story from the Atomic Habits Community 22:29 The Difference Between a System and a Goal 24:49 How to Create Systems to Achieve What You Want 27:17 Winners and Losers Have the Same Goals 28:13 Can Goals Make You Unhappy? 28:54 Do You Need Dissatisfaction to Stay Driven? 31:26 How Detrimental Is Comparison to Others? 32:23 Which Habit Should You Start With? 35:39 The Most Overlooked Things About Habits 37:44 Big Life Changes 38:28 The 4 Burners Theory: You Can't Do Everything 41:13 Sequencing Your Life: When to Do What 42:00 Does It Really Take 66 Days to Form a Habit? 43:58 Why Habits Get Easier Over Time 46:58 How Habits Reinforce Your Desired Identity 49:04 The Importance of Identity in Habit Formation 50:26 What Is Cognitive Dissonance? 51:15 How Social Bonds Shape Our Self-Perception 53:12 Why Your Environment Matters 56:07 Cutting People Off from Your Life 56:48 Creating a New Context for New Behaviors 1:01:33 Advice for People Who Feel Stuck in Life 1:03:31 Why Getting 1% Better Every Day Works 1:08:53 The #1 Factor for Opportunities in Business and Life 1:11:36 How to Be Confident 1:13:23 What to Do If You Think the World Is Against You 1:16:13 Scale Down Habits for Psychological Momentum 1:20:58 Why Habit Trackers and Streaks Matter 1:23:48 The Habit Formation Cycle 1:25:47 The 4 Laws of Behavior Change 1:33:23 How to Break a Habit 1:36:25 What If a Bad Habit Feels Good in the Moment? 1:37:52 Use the Habit Scorecard to Shape Your Habits 1:40:36 What Is Habit Stacking? 1:45:02 How to Manage Your Energy Levels 1:47:37 Ads 1:49:15 How To Be Consistent At Anything 1:56:10 You Need This Mentality Shift Follow James: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4oH1flW X - https://bit.ly/3MNmFR3 Atomic Habits - https://bit.ly/4j4NpJf  The Atomic Habits Workbook - https://bit.ly/4iU1Y28  The Atomic Habits Daily Calendar - https://amzn.to/48Ml9WR  3-2-1 Newsletter - https://bit.ly/4iIJMrX  You can purchase James’ book, ‘Atomic Habits’, here: https://amzn.to/4iHzng6  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr - https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY       Stan: Join the challenge. Post a video sharing your dream and enter to win $100,000. 1Password - Find out more at https://1password.com/doac

Ready to make habits that stick in 2026? Atomic Habits author JAMES CLEAR reveals the science behind building lasting habits, breaking bad ones, and how 1% improvements transform your entire life! James Clear is a #1 international bestselling author and habit formation expert, best known for his book "Atomic Habits", which sold over 25 million copies worldwide. He writes the '3-2-1 Newsletter' (read by millions weekly) and recently published 'The Atomic Habits Workbook'. He explains:  ◼️The 2-minute trick that makes "impossible" habits feel effortless ◼️The ONE habit that controls the next 10 years of your life ◼️The 1% curve that explains why you quit right before the breakthrough ◼️How every action is a "vote" for your identity, not just progress toward a goal ◼️Why winners and losers share the same goals (and the ONE thing that separates them) 00:00 Intro 03:00 What Atomic Habits Taught Us About Human Behavior 05:14 A Great Way to Stick to Your Habits 07:50 Create the Conditions to Succeed 11:44 The 2-Minute Rule: The Most Important Habit-Building Tip 16:01 Small Steps That Lead to Big Progress 18:18 Don't Waste Time: Hats, Haircuts, and Tattoos Framework 20:59 The Most Impactful Story from the Atomic Habits Community 22:29 The Difference Between a System and a Goal 24:49 How to Create Systems to Achieve What You Want 27:17 Winners and Losers Have the Same Goals 28:13 Can Goals Make You Unhappy? 28:54 Do You Need Dissatisfaction to Stay Driven? 31:26 How Detrimental Is Comparison to Others? 32:23 Which Habit Should You Start With? 35:39 The Most Overlooked Things About Habits 37:44 Big Life Changes 38:28 The 4 Burners Theory: You Can't Do Everything 41:13 Sequencing Your Life: When to Do What 42:00 Does It Really Take 66 Days to Form a Habit? 43:58 Why Habits Get Easier Over Time 46:58 How Habits Reinforce Your Desired Identity 49:04 The Importance of Identity in Habit Formation 50:26 What Is Cognitive Dissonance? 51:15 How Social Bonds Shape Our Self-Perception 53:12 Why Your Environment Matters 56:07 Cutting People Off from Your Life 56:48 Creating a New Context for New Behaviors 1:01:33 Advice for People Who Feel Stuck in Life 1:03:31 Why Getting 1% Better Every Day Works 1:08:53 The #1 Factor for Opportunities in Business and Life 1:11:36 How to Be Confident 1:13:23 What to Do If You Think the World Is Against You 1:16:13 Scale Down Habits for Psychological Momentum 1:20:58 Why Habit Trackers and Streaks Matter 1:23:48 The Habit Formation Cycle 1:25:47 The 4 Laws of Behavior Change 1:33:23 How to Break a Habit 1:36:25 What If a Bad Habit Feels Good in the Moment? 1:37:52 Use the Habit Scorecard to Shape Your Habits 1:40:36 What Is Habit Stacking? 1:45:02 How to Manage Your Energy Levels 1:47:37 Ads 1:49:15 How To Be Consistent At Anything 1:56:10 You Need This Mentality Shift Follow James: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4oH1flW X - https://bit.ly/3MNmFR3 Atomic Habits - https://bit.ly/4j4NpJf  The Atomic Habits Workbook - https://bit.ly/4iU1Y28  The Atomic Habits Daily Calendar - https://amzn.to/48Ml9WR  3-2-1 Newsletter - https://bit.ly/4iIJMrX  You can purchase James’ book, ‘Atomic Habits’, here: https://amzn.to/4iHzng6  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr - https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY       Stan: Join the challenge. Post a video sharing your dream and enter to win $100,000. 1Password - Find out more at https://1password.com/doac

fullDiscipline Expert: The Tiny Habit That Finally Makes You Lose Weight! The 2-Minute Trick!2ce2ee2e-a660-474e-9ba5-d37e10f2bd71Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +00007891https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Fake Christmas Read: John 3:14-21 “It’s so pretty!” said five-year-old Julia as she stood at the rope barricade and stared in wonder at the shiny balls, glittering stars, and sparkling snow on a Christmas tree at the mall. “Is the snow on the Christmas tree real?” “No,” said Julia’s older sister, Dakota. “It comes in a spray can, and you just spray it on.” “It looks so real,” said Julia, disappointed. “Who are all the presents under the tree for?” “They’re not real presents,” said Dakota. “They’re empty boxes wrapped to look like presents—just part of the decorations. They’re supposed to get people in the mood to buy Christmas presents.” Julia could hardly believe that the beautifully wrapped boxes were empty. She wanted to reach over the barricade, pick one up, and shake it. Back home, Julia told her mother about the tree. “The snow looked so real, and the presents did too, but Dakota says they’re just empty boxes. Are they really?” “I’m afraid so,” said Mom. “Even though they’re covered in shiny paper and colorful bows, there’s nothing inside.” “That’s sad,” said Julia. “It’s not real at all—it’s a fake Christmas!” “In a way, it is,” said Mom. “And we wouldn’t want to celebrate a fake Christmas, would we? Not at the mall, and not at our house.” “At our house?” Julia giggled. “We don’t wrap empty boxes and put them under the tree!” “No,” said Mom. “But if we’re not careful, the things we do to celebrate Christmas—all the parties and gifts and decorations—can distract us from the real reason we celebrate Christmas—Jesus coming to earth to save us from sin. He’s the true gift of Christmas, and without Him, Christmas is empty, just like one of those empty boxes wrapped in pretty paper.” “So is it bad to do those things, like give each other presents or decorate the house?” Julia asked. “Of course not!” said Mom. “But those things are like the pretty paper we use to wrap the gifts we give each other—it’s not the gift itself. And all the fun things we do at Christmas point us to the real reason we celebrate—God sending His Son to the world to save us and give us eternal life.” –Pauline Youd How about you? Do you celebrate the real reason for Christmas? Or do you just focus on buying gifts or getting presents? At Christmas, we celebrate God giving us the best present ever—Himself. He sent Jesus to save us from sin so we could have eternal life with Him. If you haven’t received that gift, do it today by trusting in Jesus. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Celebrate the true gift of Christmas

Read: John 3:14-21 “It’s so pretty!” said five-year-old Julia as she stood at the rope barricade and stared in wonder at the shiny balls, glittering stars, and sparkling snow on a Christmas tree at the mall. “Is the snow on the Christmas tree real?” “No,” said Julia’s older sister, Dakota. “It comes in a spray can, and you just spray it on.” “It looks so real,” said Julia, disappointed. “Who are all the presents under the tree for?” “They’re not real presents,” said Dakota. “They’re empty boxes wrapped to look like presents—just part of the decorations. They’re supposed to get people in the mood to buy Christmas presents.” Julia could hardly believe that the beautifully wrapped boxes were empty. She wanted to reach over the barricade, pick one up, and shake it. Back home, Julia told her mother about the tree. “The snow looked so real, and the presents did too, but Dakota says they’re just empty boxes. Are they really?” “I’m afraid so,” said Mom. “Even though they’re covered in shiny paper and colorful bows, there’s nothing inside.” “That’s sad,” said Julia. “It’s not real at all—it’s a fake Christmas!” “In a way, it is,” said Mom. “And we wouldn’t want to celebrate a fake Christmas, would we? Not at the mall, and not at our house.” “At our house?” Julia giggled. “We don’t wrap empty boxes and put them under the tree!” “No,” said Mom. “But if we’re not careful, the things we do to celebrate Christmas—all the parties and gifts and decorations—can distract us from the real reason we celebrate Christmas—Jesus coming to earth to save us from sin. He’s the true gift of Christmas, and without Him, Christmas is empty, just like one of those empty boxes wrapped in pretty paper.” “So is it bad to do those things, like give each other presents or decorate the house?” Julia asked. “Of course not!” said Mom. “But those things are like the pretty paper we use to wrap the gifts we give each other—it’s not the gift itself. And all the fun things we do at Christmas point us to the real reason we celebrate—God sending His Son to the world to save us and give us eternal life.” –Pauline Youd How about you? Do you celebrate the real reason for Christmas? Or do you just focus on buying gifts or getting presents? At Christmas, we celebrate God giving us the best present ever—Himself. He sent Jesus to save us from sin so we could have eternal life with Him. If you haven’t received that gift, do it today by trusting in Jesus. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Celebrate the true gift of Christmas

A Fake Christmas 2eee64d4-6911-4988-8fe5-832171ea9c39Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: One in Christ (2025) In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 345: One in Christ (2025)de8a1ad5-9692-492e-9da0-a4ce75992adeThu, 11 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: Animated by Prayer (2025) We know we can pray anywhere at any time, yet certain places are more favorable for prayer. There are also certain rhythms of prayer in the life of the Church that foster regular attention to the Lord. As Fr. Mike emphasizes with the Catechism, we can’t pray always “if we don’t pray at specific times.” Today Fr. Mike encourages us to find our place and time for prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2691-2699. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We know we can pray anywhere at any time, yet certain places are more favorable for prayer. There are also certain rhythms of prayer in the life of the Church that foster regular attention to the Lord. As Fr. Mike emphasizes with the Catechism, we can’t pray always “if we don’t pray at specific times.” Today Fr. Mike encourages us to find our place and time for prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2691-2699. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 345: Animated by Prayer (2025)2abf9585-92e1-4725-b2b2-315d2cea843fThu, 11 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#397: Does God Really Use Ordinary People? - Advent 2Luke 1:5–45 In this Advent episode, we step right into the true story of Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, and the angel Gabriel. Kids will hear how God used two ordinary women—one older and overlooked, the other young and unknown—to bring His rescue plan into the world. Packed with character voices, and immersive storytelling, this episode reminds children that God often chooses people no one else would expect. What Your Kids Will Learn: God uses ordinary, unexpected people to accomplish His plans             Courage isn’t the absence of fear—it's trusting God and obeying Him anyway God gives us encouragers (like Elizabeth) We can be encouragers to others through small, everyday kindnesses 🎁 This podcast is free because of the generosity of families like yours. Visit ⁠⁠⁠kbspodcast.com and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan ✨ Plus, don’t miss Kids Bible Stories Bedtime and Kids Bible Stories Español — both free wherever you listen! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠⁠⁠Learn more about advertising here.

Luke 1:5–45 In this Advent episode, we step right into the true story of Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, and the angel Gabriel. Kids will hear how God used two ordinary women—one older and overlooked, the other young and unknown—to bring His rescue plan into the world. Packed with character voices, and immersive storytelling, this episode reminds children that God often chooses people no one else would expect. What Your Kids Will Learn: God uses ordinary, unexpected people to accomplish His plans             Courage isn’t the absence of fear—it's trusting God and obeying Him anyway God gives us encouragers (like Elizabeth) We can be encouragers to others through small, everyday kindnesses 🎁 This podcast is free because of the generosity of families like yours. Visit ⁠⁠⁠kbspodcast.com and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan ✨ Plus, don’t miss Kids Bible Stories Bedtime and Kids Bible Stories Español — both free wherever you listen! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠⁠⁠Learn more about advertising here.

full#397: Does God Really Use Ordinary People? - Advent 2159a371a-56d6-49a4-b302-5704a8d38ef0Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +00001108https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2 Case #17- "The Gift", PT 1A grandmother's poor choice of Christmas gift leads to a frightening reality for her grandson. Thank you to our sponsors! Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 60% off your first box! Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/EXFILES and use promo code EXFILES today for 10% off your first order!  Start saving money today. Check out- rocketmoney.com/exfiles  Subscribe to the Vault- Exorcistfiles.supercast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A grandmother's poor choice of Christmas gift leads to a frightening reality for her grandson. Thank you to our sponsors! Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 60% off your first box! Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/EXFILES and use promo code EXFILES today for 10% off your first order!  Start saving money today. Check out- rocketmoney.com/exfiles  Subscribe to the Vault- Exorcistfiles.supercast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullS2 Case #17- "The Gift", PT 1edc61832-4815-4785-882f-e2c455ea8d78Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags No Sacrifice Too Great Read: Matthew 2:1-12 “Mrs. Chavez read us a short story today called ‘The Gift of the Magi,’” Jenna announced at dinner. “By O. Henry! I love that story,” exclaimed her mother. “It’s about a young couple who were really, really poor,” Jenna told her older brother, Damon. “They really wanted to buy each other a special Christmas present, but the only valuable thing the guy owned was a gold watch, and the girl had nothing except her beautiful, long hair. So she secretly decided to cut her hair off and sell it so she could buy a chain for the watch her husband was so proud of. Meanwhile, he secretly sold his watch so he could buy expensive combs for the hair she no longer had!” Damon laughed. “What a disaster!” “I know, it sounds awful. But it ended up the best Christmas ever, because it made them realize how much they really loved each other.” “Sappy.” “Damon.” His father shook his head. “Remember the year you spent all your money on a Christmas gift for Mom? You’d been saving forever for a video game, but you sacrificed it to buy a cookbook she wanted.” “Yeah, I remember.” Damon grinned. “It was worth it seeing your expression, Mom, when you opened the box!” “A gift that keeps on giving,” Mom said, pointing to their dessert. “Jenna, I wonder if your story is called “The Gift of the Magi” because the magi—the wise men who visited baby Jesus—brought Him costly gifts? They brought Him gold, frankincense, and myrrh, which were special because they pointed to how Jesus was King over everything but had come to sacrifice Himself so we could have the gift of eternal life. The couple in the story made sacrifices to show their love for each other, and Jesus showed us His love by making the greatest sacrifice of all.” “Maybe we should all think of ways we can show others God’s love this Christmas,” said Dad. Jenna was quiet for a moment. “Maybe instead of keeping all the clothes I get this year, I could share my new sweaters and stuff with girls I know who don’t have much. What do you think, Mom?” Mom smiled. “I think any gift you give from your heart pleases Jesus and makes His birthday extra special!” –Debbie Meroff How about you? Have you ever sacrificed something valuable in order to give a person you love a particular gift? Or maybe you’ve had a friend or family member make a sacrifice to give you a gift. Jesus broke every record for sacrifices when He gave His life for us! How can you share His love with others this Christmas? Today's Key Verse: Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:40 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Give joyfully like Jesus

Read: Matthew 2:1-12 “Mrs. Chavez read us a short story today called ‘The Gift of the Magi,’” Jenna announced at dinner. “By O. Henry! I love that story,” exclaimed her mother. “It’s about a young couple who were really, really poor,” Jenna told her older brother, Damon. “They really wanted to buy each other a special Christmas present, but the only valuable thing the guy owned was a gold watch, and the girl had nothing except her beautiful, long hair. So she secretly decided to cut her hair off and sell it so she could buy a chain for the watch her husband was so proud of. Meanwhile, he secretly sold his watch so he could buy expensive combs for the hair she no longer had!” Damon laughed. “What a disaster!” “I know, it sounds awful. But it ended up the best Christmas ever, because it made them realize how much they really loved each other.” “Sappy.” “Damon.” His father shook his head. “Remember the year you spent all your money on a Christmas gift for Mom? You’d been saving forever for a video game, but you sacrificed it to buy a cookbook she wanted.” “Yeah, I remember.” Damon grinned. “It was worth it seeing your expression, Mom, when you opened the box!” “A gift that keeps on giving,” Mom said, pointing to their dessert. “Jenna, I wonder if your story is called “The Gift of the Magi” because the magi—the wise men who visited baby Jesus—brought Him costly gifts? They brought Him gold, frankincense, and myrrh, which were special because they pointed to how Jesus was King over everything but had come to sacrifice Himself so we could have the gift of eternal life. The couple in the story made sacrifices to show their love for each other, and Jesus showed us His love by making the greatest sacrifice of all.” “Maybe we should all think of ways we can show others God’s love this Christmas,” said Dad. Jenna was quiet for a moment. “Maybe instead of keeping all the clothes I get this year, I could share my new sweaters and stuff with girls I know who don’t have much. What do you think, Mom?” Mom smiled. “I think any gift you give from your heart pleases Jesus and makes His birthday extra special!” –Debbie Meroff How about you? Have you ever sacrificed something valuable in order to give a person you love a particular gift? Or maybe you’ve had a friend or family member make a sacrifice to give you a gift. Jesus broke every record for sacrifices when He gave His life for us! How can you share His love with others this Christmas? Today's Key Verse: Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:40 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Give joyfully like Jesus

No Sacrifice Too Great 437b6910-f117-427c-a9f3-be710af14c48Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2025) Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2025)22d7ba08-9e93-42d0-a188-a7d40e33880eWed, 10 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: Guides for Prayer (2025) We are lifelong learners in the school of prayer. The Church offers various guides to help us grow and cultivate our prayer lives. These include the family, the saints, priests, religious brothers and sisters, prayer groups, spiritual directors, and more. These individuals and communities teach us to pray in different ways and inspire us to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on how God calls us to lead others in the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2683-2690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We are lifelong learners in the school of prayer. The Church offers various guides to help us grow and cultivate our prayer lives. These include the family, the saints, priests, religious brothers and sisters, prayer groups, spiritual directors, and more. These individuals and communities teach us to pray in different ways and inspire us to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on how God calls us to lead others in the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2683-2690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 344: Guides for Prayer (2025)fa3ebbf4-d1d0-4a66-aa46-64e1be8f2a39Wed, 10 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags One-of-a-Kind Masterpiece Read: Psalm 139:14-18 When Emmalyn got home from school, she went straight to her room, flopped face-first on her bed, and began to cry. Soon there was a knock at her door. “Emmalyn, it’s Mom. Can I come in?” Emmalyn managed to let out a muffled yes, and Mom came in and sat down on the bed. “What’s wrong?” Mom asked. Emmalyn sniffled. “Judson noticed that I’m the only one with red hair in our class. He made jokes about redheads all day and even got the other kids to call me carrottop!” She wiped the tears from her eyes. “Can I dye my hair a different color, Mom? Please?” Mom was silent as she stared at Emmalyn’s bedroom wall. Emmalyn had a very special bedroom wall. Last summer her uncle had come and helped her paint a mural of a tropical scene on it. “Well,” Mom finally said, “I guess we’ll have to go to the store and pick up some hair dye. While we’re at it, we should pick up a gallon of white paint to cover up your mural.” “What?” Emmalyn looked shocked. “Why? Uncle Joe and I worked hard on that, and it turned out really well. It’s a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!” “Well, you want to change your hair so you can be just like your classmates, and I know none of them have a bedroom wall like yours,” said Mom. “So we should get rid of that too.” Emmalyn stared at her mom for a few moments before she finally understood. “Oh, I get it. You’re trying to tell me that I’m a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, just like the mural on my wall.” “That’s exactly right,” said Mom. “God made you the way you are, and He loves you—so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you! And He created you to show His love to others in your own unique way. So don’t try to change yourself just to make other people happy—you’re beautiful just the way you are because you belong to Jesus.” Mom gave Emmalyn a tight hug, and Emmalyn smiled as she looked at the mural on her wall and thought of herself as God’s masterpiece. –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Has anyone ever made fun of you for the way you look? It hurts when that happens, but remember God made you the way you are and He loves you. He made you for a special purpose—to know Jesus and share Him with others in your own unique way. Your beauty doesn’t depend on other people’s opinions about how you look. You’re beautiful because you know Jesus! Today's Key Verse: For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: You are God’s masterpiece

Read: Psalm 139:14-18 When Emmalyn got home from school, she went straight to her room, flopped face-first on her bed, and began to cry. Soon there was a knock at her door. “Emmalyn, it’s Mom. Can I come in?” Emmalyn managed to let out a muffled yes, and Mom came in and sat down on the bed. “What’s wrong?” Mom asked. Emmalyn sniffled. “Judson noticed that I’m the only one with red hair in our class. He made jokes about redheads all day and even got the other kids to call me carrottop!” She wiped the tears from her eyes. “Can I dye my hair a different color, Mom? Please?” Mom was silent as she stared at Emmalyn’s bedroom wall. Emmalyn had a very special bedroom wall. Last summer her uncle had come and helped her paint a mural of a tropical scene on it. “Well,” Mom finally said, “I guess we’ll have to go to the store and pick up some hair dye. While we’re at it, we should pick up a gallon of white paint to cover up your mural.” “What?” Emmalyn looked shocked. “Why? Uncle Joe and I worked hard on that, and it turned out really well. It’s a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!” “Well, you want to change your hair so you can be just like your classmates, and I know none of them have a bedroom wall like yours,” said Mom. “So we should get rid of that too.” Emmalyn stared at her mom for a few moments before she finally understood. “Oh, I get it. You’re trying to tell me that I’m a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, just like the mural on my wall.” “That’s exactly right,” said Mom. “God made you the way you are, and He loves you—so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you! And He created you to show His love to others in your own unique way. So don’t try to change yourself just to make other people happy—you’re beautiful just the way you are because you belong to Jesus.” Mom gave Emmalyn a tight hug, and Emmalyn smiled as she looked at the mural on her wall and thought of herself as God’s masterpiece. –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Has anyone ever made fun of you for the way you look? It hurts when that happens, but remember God made you the way you are and He loves you. He made you for a special purpose—to know Jesus and share Him with others in your own unique way. Your beauty doesn’t depend on other people’s opinions about how you look. You’re beautiful because you know Jesus! Today's Key Verse: For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: You are God’s masterpiece

One-of-a-Kind Masterpiece 70005ef6-e5cd-4011-9747-3020ff1ce903Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2025) In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2025)3765d540-2142-4f65-8927-4f49865d1e7cTue, 09 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: Praying Through Mary (2025) To love Mary doesn’t mean our hearts belong any less to Jesus. Today, the Catechism explains our Blessed Mother’s role in prayer and why the Catholic Church prays in communion with her. We also explore the origin behind the Hail Mary prayer and other prayers to Mary throughout the Church’s history. Lastly, Fr. Mike reflects on the tenderness and strength of Mary’s motherhood that carries us through the difficulties of our lives. By uniting our prayer to her prayer, we unite our trust with her perfect “Fiat.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2673-2682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

To love Mary doesn’t mean our hearts belong any less to Jesus. Today, the Catechism explains our Blessed Mother’s role in prayer and why the Catholic Church prays in communion with her. We also explore the origin behind the Hail Mary prayer and other prayers to Mary throughout the Church’s history. Lastly, Fr. Mike reflects on the tenderness and strength of Mary’s motherhood that carries us through the difficulties of our lives. By uniting our prayer to her prayer, we unite our trust with her perfect “Fiat.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2673-2682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 343: Praying Through Mary (2025)47a16bd8-3f07-4162-8754-30a8480f1101Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/08/25 This Present Moment Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast day of the Immaculate Conception is not just a privilege for Mary: it's a prophecy for us. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception reveals God's plan to conquer sin not just by repairing what is broken, but by preparing a path where grace triumphs first. This Advent we are invited to enter into the "Sacrament of the Present Moment", where God offers real, life-changing grace in each moment we choose to be present to Him. Mary's unique "yes" reminds us to stop waiting and to respond to God's already-given grace with a wholehearted and immediate "yes". Mass Readings from December 8, 2025: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalm 98:1-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast day of the Immaculate Conception is not just a privilege for Mary: it's a prophecy for us. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception reveals God's plan to conquer sin not just by repairing what is broken, but by preparing a path where grace triumphs first. This Advent we are invited to enter into the "Sacrament of the Present Moment", where God offers real, life-changing grace in each moment we choose to be present to Him. Mary's unique "yes" reminds us to stop waiting and to respond to God's already-given grace with a wholehearted and immediate "yes". Mass Readings from December 8, 2025: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalm 98:1-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

full12/08/25 This Present Moment46d41a5e-33f2-4383-b8dc-c72ddf3a12e0Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPassive Income Expert: How To Make 10k Per Month In 90 Days!Serial entrepreneur CHRIS KOERNER reveals how he built 80+ businesses from scratch, turned side hustles into millions, and why ONLY $500 is all you need.  Chris Koerner is a self-made entrepreneur and content creator, known as the “King Of Side Hustles”. With over 1 million followers, he now teaches people how to build and scale a business and he is host of the ‘The Koerner Office Podcast’. He explains:  ◼️The brutal truth about passive income (and what to build instead) ◼️How to turn $1,000 into $10,000 fast, with a step-by-step formula ◼️The #1 habit silently keeping you poor without you realising it ◼️How to use AI tools to launch and scale instantly ◼️The simple framework for testing any business idea with $0 [00:00] Who Are You and What Do You Do?   [02:36] What Businesses Have You Started?   [05:46] Is This the Best Time to Start a Business?   [08:52] Copying Businesses   [13:06] Experimentation and Testing   [20:24] Your Experience With Buc-ee's   [23:13] Is Entrepreneurship for Everyone?   [30:36] Should We Have Plan Bs?   [36:27] Passive Income   [39:23] How Important Is Passion?   [42:08] How to Know If You Should Pursue an Idea   [47:23] How to Validate Your Ideas   [49:02] How to Test a Product   [52:14] How Important Is It to Learn Facebook Ads?   [57:24] Ads   [59:04] The Different Types of Entrepreneurs   [01:00:07] How Important Is Focus?   [01:02:17] Did You Feel Guilty for Trying to Build Businesses?   [01:07:17] Rejection and Failure   [01:10:12] Team Building and Business Partners   [01:12:43] Equity Split in a Business   [01:15:25] What Would You Do With $500 for a Business?   [01:21:10] Drop Servicing   [01:28:06] Making Money From Vending Machines   [01:36:29] Ads   [01:38:32] What Business Would You Do With $1,000?   [01:41:22] Online Business With $1,000   [01:43:51] What Would You Do With $5,000?   [01:49:24] Don’t Ignore This When Starting A Business [01:50:22] Which Has Been Your Most Profitable Business?   [01:52:26] Keep Trying and Experimenting   [01:55:49] Any New Business Ideas You’re Trying?   [01:56:47] Business That You Should Stay Away From   [02:00:46] Should You Really Become an Entrepreneur?   [02:03:55] What’s One Thing Steven Did That You Appreciated?   [02:08:30] What’s the Most Popular Question You Get?   Follow Chris: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4oFom0i  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3XBUI16 X - https://bit.ly/3Mc0UdJ  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr: https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Adobe: https://Adobe.Ly/OneBetter Ketone-IQ: https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

Serial entrepreneur CHRIS KOERNER reveals how he built 80+ businesses from scratch, turned side hustles into millions, and why ONLY $500 is all you need.  Chris Koerner is a self-made entrepreneur and content creator, known as the “King Of Side Hustles”. With over 1 million followers, he now teaches people how to build and scale a business and he is host of the ‘The Koerner Office Podcast’. He explains:  ◼️The brutal truth about passive income (and what to build instead) ◼️How to turn $1,000 into $10,000 fast, with a step-by-step formula ◼️The #1 habit silently keeping you poor without you realising it ◼️How to use AI tools to launch and scale instantly ◼️The simple framework for testing any business idea with $0 [00:00] Who Are You and What Do You Do?   [02:36] What Businesses Have You Started?   [05:46] Is This the Best Time to Start a Business?   [08:52] Copying Businesses   [13:06] Experimentation and Testing   [20:24] Your Experience With Buc-ee's   [23:13] Is Entrepreneurship for Everyone?   [30:36] Should We Have Plan Bs?   [36:27] Passive Income   [39:23] How Important Is Passion?   [42:08] How to Know If You Should Pursue an Idea   [47:23] How to Validate Your Ideas   [49:02] How to Test a Product   [52:14] How Important Is It to Learn Facebook Ads?   [57:24] Ads   [59:04] The Different Types of Entrepreneurs   [01:00:07] How Important Is Focus?   [01:02:17] Did You Feel Guilty for Trying to Build Businesses?   [01:07:17] Rejection and Failure   [01:10:12] Team Building and Business Partners   [01:12:43] Equity Split in a Business   [01:15:25] What Would You Do With $500 for a Business?   [01:21:10] Drop Servicing   [01:28:06] Making Money From Vending Machines   [01:36:29] Ads   [01:38:32] What Business Would You Do With $1,000?   [01:41:22] Online Business With $1,000   [01:43:51] What Would You Do With $5,000?   [01:49:24] Don’t Ignore This When Starting A Business [01:50:22] Which Has Been Your Most Profitable Business?   [01:52:26] Keep Trying and Experimenting   [01:55:49] Any New Business Ideas You’re Trying?   [01:56:47] Business That You Should Stay Away From   [02:00:46] Should You Really Become an Entrepreneur?   [02:03:55] What’s One Thing Steven Did That You Appreciated?   [02:08:30] What’s the Most Popular Question You Get?   Follow Chris: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4oFom0i  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3XBUI16 X - https://bit.ly/3Mc0UdJ  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr: https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Adobe: https://Adobe.Ly/OneBetter Ketone-IQ: https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

fullPassive Income Expert: How To Make 10k Per Month In 90 Days!38394163-2494-4b77-9dec-028ad33f7604Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +00007915https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Wrapping Paper Redo Read: Romans 12:3-10 “It’s my idea! I should wrap all the presents!” Libby cried. “But you’re not good at wrapping,” Hattie answered. “It’s a class project to raise money for missionaries our church supports. We are going to work together,” Miss Coretta intervened. When Miss Coretta had asked their class for ideas to help support missionaries, Libby shared her plan: wrapping Christmas presents at the mall in exchange for donations from shoppers getting their purchases wrapped. Everyone agreed, so Miss Coretta made the arrangements. Libby felt proud of her idea and wanted to carry out the project by herself. When Hattie noticed Libby rushing to wrap each gift the shoppers brought them, she tried talking to Libby. But Libby insisted on handling it alone. “Please get more tape and ribbon from the box I brought,” Miss Coretta asked Libby. Grumpily, Libby yanked the supply box from under the table. Then a man approached. “I had this candle wrapped for my wife’s Christmas present,” he explained. “But the paper fell off on my way out. I was wondering if you could rewrap it.” Libby stood up from her search for ribbon and tape. She remembered wrapping that candle. She now saw how sloppy she’d been. “I’m sorry.” Libby’s face turned red. “Hattie, why don’t you rewrap the candle? I’ll get the shiny paper.” Afterwards, Miss Coretta took Libby aside. “I know that embarrassed you, but I think you can learn something from this mistake.” “I can?” Libby asked. Miss Coretta nodded. “God tells us He gives grace to those who are humble. When we admit we need help, He’ll provide it. Jesus humbled Himself by dying on the cross for our sins because we couldn’t save ourselves, and He’ll help you have the same kind of humble attitude He did. When we’re prideful and try to do His work all on our own, we set ourselves up for failure. But when we humbly work with others to serve Him, people can see His love and grace in us.” “I did fail at wrapping that man’s candle,” Libby replied. Then she smiled. “Hey, Hattie?” Libby called. “Will you show me how you wrap presents? I think I have a lot to learn.” –Allison Wilson Lee How about you? Are you humbly serving the Lord with other Christians? God gives each of us abilities to use for His purposes. When we work together as God’s people, we bless others and glorify Him. But when we think we have what it takes to do God’s work all by ourselves, our pride leads to failure, and we keep others from doing their part too. As we grow in Jesus, He’ll help us get rid of pride and be humble so the work we do with others can show people who He is. Today's Key Verse: When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Be humble

Read: Romans 12:3-10 “It’s my idea! I should wrap all the presents!” Libby cried. “But you’re not good at wrapping,” Hattie answered. “It’s a class project to raise money for missionaries our church supports. We are going to work together,” Miss Coretta intervened. When Miss Coretta had asked their class for ideas to help support missionaries, Libby shared her plan: wrapping Christmas presents at the mall in exchange for donations from shoppers getting their purchases wrapped. Everyone agreed, so Miss Coretta made the arrangements. Libby felt proud of her idea and wanted to carry out the project by herself. When Hattie noticed Libby rushing to wrap each gift the shoppers brought them, she tried talking to Libby. But Libby insisted on handling it alone. “Please get more tape and ribbon from the box I brought,” Miss Coretta asked Libby. Grumpily, Libby yanked the supply box from under the table. Then a man approached. “I had this candle wrapped for my wife’s Christmas present,” he explained. “But the paper fell off on my way out. I was wondering if you could rewrap it.” Libby stood up from her search for ribbon and tape. She remembered wrapping that candle. She now saw how sloppy she’d been. “I’m sorry.” Libby’s face turned red. “Hattie, why don’t you rewrap the candle? I’ll get the shiny paper.” Afterwards, Miss Coretta took Libby aside. “I know that embarrassed you, but I think you can learn something from this mistake.” “I can?” Libby asked. Miss Coretta nodded. “God tells us He gives grace to those who are humble. When we admit we need help, He’ll provide it. Jesus humbled Himself by dying on the cross for our sins because we couldn’t save ourselves, and He’ll help you have the same kind of humble attitude He did. When we’re prideful and try to do His work all on our own, we set ourselves up for failure. But when we humbly work with others to serve Him, people can see His love and grace in us.” “I did fail at wrapping that man’s candle,” Libby replied. Then she smiled. “Hey, Hattie?” Libby called. “Will you show me how you wrap presents? I think I have a lot to learn.” –Allison Wilson Lee How about you? Are you humbly serving the Lord with other Christians? God gives each of us abilities to use for His purposes. When we work together as God’s people, we bless others and glorify Him. But when we think we have what it takes to do God’s work all by ourselves, our pride leads to failure, and we keep others from doing their part too. As we grow in Jesus, He’ll help us get rid of pride and be humble so the work we do with others can show people who He is. Today's Key Verse: When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Be humble

The Wrapping Paper Redo ff50bf28-b370-4b7e-8dd1-748a9c9cdf99Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Generous Hearts (2025) Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 342: Generous Hearts (2025)48ff7136-4c5a-4913-8415-68db6aeba976Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Trinitarian Prayer (2025) What is the significance of praying to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? As we explore the path of prayer, the Catechism elaborates on the concept of trinitarian prayer and underscores the importance of establishing a relationship with each member of the Holy Trinity. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ is the focal point of Christian prayer, and he underscores the profound power of invoking the name of Jesus, as it represents his very presence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2663-2672. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What is the significance of praying to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? As we explore the path of prayer, the Catechism elaborates on the concept of trinitarian prayer and underscores the importance of establishing a relationship with each member of the Holy Trinity. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ is the focal point of Christian prayer, and he underscores the profound power of invoking the name of Jesus, as it represents his very presence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2663-2672. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 342: Trinitarian Prayer (2025)cfa86959-0d9a-4183-9f88-001859744ae8Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Just Mud Read: John 13:3-10; 1 John 1:5-9 “Hudson!” Mom’s voice startled him as he stepped into the kitchen. “Look at your shoes!” Hudson looked down at his feet and then at the trail of mud behind him. “How did your shoes get so dirty?” Mom asked. Hudson shrugged. “I was just outside.” “Well, please go back outside and clean off your shoes.” A few minutes later, Hudson came back, and he and Mom wiped up the dirt. “I’m sorry, Mom,” Hudson said. Mom smiled. “No harm done. I know it was an accident. It’s pretty easy to get dirt on your shoes without knowing it, isn’t it?” Hudson nodded. “I still don’t know how they got so dirty.” “Well, at least it was just mud—not sin,” Mom said. Hudson looked puzzled. “Getting your shoes dirty with mud is a little like getting your life dirty with sin,” Mom explained. “We talked about that at church this morning, remember? Sometimes you don’t even think about what you’re doing, and then you suddenly realize that something you’ve done wasn’t right.” “Does that ever happen to you?” asked Hudson. “Yes. When I mess up, it’s like my life has gotten dirty with sin. And do you know what I have to do then? To get clean again?” Hudson thought about it. “Jesus would have to clean up the sin, wouldn’t He?” “That’s right,” Mom replied. “He promises to clean away any sin from our lives when we confess it and ask for forgiveness.” Hudson frowned. “Does that mean every time I sin, I’m not saved anymore until I say I’m sorry and ask for forgiveness?” Mom shook her head. “No, Hudson. Because we’ve trusted Jesus to save us, we belong to Him, and nothing we do could ever separate us from Him. We’ll always be His children—just like you’ll always be my child, even when you have dirty shoes. When we realize we’ve been tracking sin around, we need Him to wash it away.” Hudson smiled. “I’m glad Jesus will always forgive me when my life gets dirty with sin—just like you forgave me for tracking mud in the kitchen!” –Richard S. Maffeo How about you? Have you done something that’s gotten your life dirty with sin? Even though Jesus has already saved you from sin if you trust in Him, you’ll still struggle with it in your daily life until He comes back and gets rid of sin once and for all. When you sin, confess it to Him right away to keep it from getting in the way of living the way He wants you to. He’ll forgive you and make you clean! Today's Key Verse: Completely wash away my guilt and cleanse me from my sin. Psalm 51:2 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Confess sin and be clean

Read: John 13:3-10; 1 John 1:5-9 “Hudson!” Mom’s voice startled him as he stepped into the kitchen. “Look at your shoes!” Hudson looked down at his feet and then at the trail of mud behind him. “How did your shoes get so dirty?” Mom asked. Hudson shrugged. “I was just outside.” “Well, please go back outside and clean off your shoes.” A few minutes later, Hudson came back, and he and Mom wiped up the dirt. “I’m sorry, Mom,” Hudson said. Mom smiled. “No harm done. I know it was an accident. It’s pretty easy to get dirt on your shoes without knowing it, isn’t it?” Hudson nodded. “I still don’t know how they got so dirty.” “Well, at least it was just mud—not sin,” Mom said. Hudson looked puzzled. “Getting your shoes dirty with mud is a little like getting your life dirty with sin,” Mom explained. “We talked about that at church this morning, remember? Sometimes you don’t even think about what you’re doing, and then you suddenly realize that something you’ve done wasn’t right.” “Does that ever happen to you?” asked Hudson. “Yes. When I mess up, it’s like my life has gotten dirty with sin. And do you know what I have to do then? To get clean again?” Hudson thought about it. “Jesus would have to clean up the sin, wouldn’t He?” “That’s right,” Mom replied. “He promises to clean away any sin from our lives when we confess it and ask for forgiveness.” Hudson frowned. “Does that mean every time I sin, I’m not saved anymore until I say I’m sorry and ask for forgiveness?” Mom shook her head. “No, Hudson. Because we’ve trusted Jesus to save us, we belong to Him, and nothing we do could ever separate us from Him. We’ll always be His children—just like you’ll always be my child, even when you have dirty shoes. When we realize we’ve been tracking sin around, we need Him to wash it away.” Hudson smiled. “I’m glad Jesus will always forgive me when my life gets dirty with sin—just like you forgave me for tracking mud in the kitchen!” –Richard S. Maffeo How about you? Have you done something that’s gotten your life dirty with sin? Even though Jesus has already saved you from sin if you trust in Him, you’ll still struggle with it in your daily life until He comes back and gets rid of sin once and for all. When you sin, confess it to Him right away to keep it from getting in the way of living the way He wants you to. He’ll forgive you and make you clean! Today's Key Verse: Completely wash away my guilt and cleanse me from my sin. Psalm 51:2 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Confess sin and be clean

Just Mud 48d0c695-ad8a-4514-a68c-4f2b87498f39Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2025) In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2025)e44bfb6e-6c27-4684-8be6-0194362c9a18Sun, 07 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: The Theological Virtues (2025) The Catechism reveals the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love as additional “wellsprings” of prayer for us to connect with the Father. Fr. Mike explains that we must enter into prayer with faith, pray in hope, and love as God loves us. Fr. Mike also addresses the Catechism&#39;s view on praying in the present, not looking at the past or future. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2656-2662. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism reveals the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love as additional “wellsprings” of prayer for us to connect with the Father. Fr. Mike explains that we must enter into prayer with faith, pray in hope, and love as God loves us. Fr. Mike also addresses the Catechism&#39;s view on praying in the present, not looking at the past or future. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2656-2662. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 341: The Theological Virtues (2025)90162a6d-8dd4-4efc-9a04-d7f268f0cf8aSun, 07 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/07/25 Waiting Well: Trust His Timing Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. We worry while we wait. Advent teaches us not just to wait, but to trust while we wait. When we surrender worry and remember who God is, waiting becomes a place of grace instead of frustration. Mass Readings from December 7, 2025: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17Romans 15:4-9 Matthew 3:1-12

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. We worry while we wait. Advent teaches us not just to wait, but to trust while we wait. When we surrender worry and remember who God is, waiting becomes a place of grace instead of frustration. Mass Readings from December 7, 2025: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17Romans 15:4-9 Matthew 3:1-12

full12/07/25 Waiting Well: Trust His Timingbc952543-30e4-4051-9241-b05b8a67580aSat, 06 Dec 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2025) Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2025)aa5ec2f3-af41-44be-aa80-4817054fbf20Sat, 06 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: Scripture and the Liturgy (2025) How do we pray? Prayer is essential for our relationship with the Lord. The Catechism teaches that we must study the Scriptures, learn how to pray, and have the will to pray. Fr. Mike shares two different sources of prayer: the Word of God and the Liturgy of the Church. He explains how the Holy Spirit guides us in prayer and teaches us how to speak with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2650-2655. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How do we pray? Prayer is essential for our relationship with the Lord. The Catechism teaches that we must study the Scriptures, learn how to pray, and have the will to pray. Fr. Mike shares two different sources of prayer: the Word of God and the Liturgy of the Church. He explains how the Holy Spirit guides us in prayer and teaches us how to speak with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2650-2655. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 340: Scripture and the Liturgy (2025)6b6c8d1f-ffae-4a41-8db6-39c92ebfa190Sat, 06 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsstop believing in Jesus. (start following Him)Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like to truly follow Jesus. She touches on topics such as knowing the Spirit of Jesus Christ, remembering the excitement in sharing the Gospel, and God's unfathomable love for us. "We love because he first loved us." 1 John 4:19 _____________________________________________  ☆ This endorsement is provided by Ally Yost, who is not a client of Thrivent, the marketing name of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent has paid me cash compensation in the amount of $35,000 for this endorsement. Because of this arrangement, I have an incentive to recommend Thrivent to you, which is a conflict of interest. Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client's financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee. 8561016.1 ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI __________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like to truly follow Jesus. She touches on topics such as knowing the Spirit of Jesus Christ, remembering the excitement in sharing the Gospel, and God's unfathomable love for us. "We love because he first loved us." 1 John 4:19 _____________________________________________  ☆ This endorsement is provided by Ally Yost, who is not a client of Thrivent, the marketing name of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent has paid me cash compensation in the amount of $35,000 for this endorsement. Because of this arrangement, I have an incentive to recommend Thrivent to you, which is a conflict of interest. Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client's financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee. 8561016.1 ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI __________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullstop believing in Jesus. (start following Him)ba2043b2-8ea1-4979-9d9d-cf9c3b7c6c88Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf You Need God's Love Today, Watch This | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   In today's episode we talk about the incredible love and grace God has for us and how He meets us in every season. We share what it looks like to walk with Him through hard moments and how His presence shapes us to look more like Jesus. We read from Isaiah 48 and Psalm 32 as we talk through His guidance, His kindness and the way He holds us through it all.   The second half of this episode is a joy bomb where we have probably the most fun we have had on an episode, and it is a clear indication that the best way to get through suffering is through joy.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 6400 for 20% off plus free shipping.   Our Place Non-toxic cookware that looks good and actually makes you want to cook. From ceramic-coated pans to oven-safe dishes, every piece is free of harmful chemicals and built to last. Get up to 35% off your order at FromOurPlace.com/GGB.   PolicyGenius Easily compare life insurance options and secure your family's future today. Get started at PolicyGenius.com/GGB.   Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at ritual.com/GGB.   Smalls Human-grade, fresh cat food delivered straight to your door. Go to Smalls.com/GGB to get 60% off your first order + free shipping.

Hiiii GGB!   In today's episode we talk about the incredible love and grace God has for us and how He meets us in every season. We share what it looks like to walk with Him through hard moments and how His presence shapes us to look more like Jesus. We read from Isaiah 48 and Psalm 32 as we talk through His guidance, His kindness and the way He holds us through it all.   The second half of this episode is a joy bomb where we have probably the most fun we have had on an episode, and it is a clear indication that the best way to get through suffering is through joy.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 6400 for 20% off plus free shipping.   Our Place Non-toxic cookware that looks good and actually makes you want to cook. From ceramic-coated pans to oven-safe dishes, every piece is free of harmful chemicals and built to last. Get up to 35% off your order at FromOurPlace.com/GGB.   PolicyGenius Easily compare life insurance options and secure your family's future today. Get started at PolicyGenius.com/GGB.   Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at ritual.com/GGB.   Smalls Human-grade, fresh cat food delivered straight to your door. Go to Smalls.com/GGB to get 60% off your first order + free shipping.

fullIf You Need God's Love Today, Watch This | Girls Gone Bible8cb996b6-73a4-4874-bfe5-5a42bd07b319Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf You're Hurting, Watch This | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   In today's episode we talk about the incredible love and grace God has for us and how He meets us in every season. We share what it looks like to walk with Him through hard moments and how His presence shapes us to look more like Jesus. We read from Isaiah 48 and Psalm 32 as we talk through His guidance, His kindness and the way He holds us through it all. The second half of this episode is a joy bomb where we have probably the most fun we have had on an episode, and it is a clear indication that the best way to get through suffering is through joy. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book  JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   DripDropClinically proven hydration faster than water alone.Formulated with electrolytes and vitamins to help you recover and rehydrate.Use code GGB for 20% off at DripDrop.com/GGB IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with   IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 6400 for 20% off plus free shipping.   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb    Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at https://OliveandJune.com/GGB.    Our Place Non-toxic cookware that looks good and actually makes you want to cook. From ceramic-coated pans to oven-safe dishes, every piece is free of harmful chemicals and built to last. Get up to 35% off your order at https://FromOurPlace.com/GGB.   PolicyGenius Easily compare life insurance options and secure your family's future today. Get started at https://PolicyGenius.com/GGB.   Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at https://ritual.com/GGB.   Smalls Human-grade, fresh cat food delivered straight to your door. Go to https://Smalls.com/GGB to get 60% off your first order + free shipping.

Hiiii GGB!   In today's episode we talk about the incredible love and grace God has for us and how He meets us in every season. We share what it looks like to walk with Him through hard moments and how His presence shapes us to look more like Jesus. We read from Isaiah 48 and Psalm 32 as we talk through His guidance, His kindness and the way He holds us through it all. The second half of this episode is a joy bomb where we have probably the most fun we have had on an episode, and it is a clear indication that the best way to get through suffering is through joy. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book  JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   DripDropClinically proven hydration faster than water alone.Formulated with electrolytes and vitamins to help you recover and rehydrate.Use code GGB for 20% off at DripDrop.com/GGB IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with   IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 6400 for 20% off plus free shipping.   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb    Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at https://OliveandJune.com/GGB.    Our Place Non-toxic cookware that looks good and actually makes you want to cook. From ceramic-coated pans to oven-safe dishes, every piece is free of harmful chemicals and built to last. Get up to 35% off your order at https://FromOurPlace.com/GGB.   PolicyGenius Easily compare life insurance options and secure your family's future today. Get started at https://PolicyGenius.com/GGB.   Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at https://ritual.com/GGB.   Smalls Human-grade, fresh cat food delivered straight to your door. Go to https://Smalls.com/GGB to get 60% off your first order + free shipping.

fullIf You're Hurting, Watch This | Girls Gone Bible1f23b439-14b7-412c-b854-891bb1d25f82Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: What Women Really Want In A Man! Don’t Do This On A First Date!Orion Taraban is a clinical psychologist with a doctorate in psychology, specialising in men's mental health and the dynamics of attraction and relationships. With years of experience in private practice, he provides valuable insights into the psychology behind modern dating and the real factors that drive long-term connection. In today’s Moment, Orion reveals the truth behind attraction and dating success, from the common mistakes men make on first dates to the real factors that spark long-term connection. Listen to the full episode with Orion Taraban on The Diary of a CEO below: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/NR7fpC4aPYb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/j8wjSJ7aPYb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Orion Taraban: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/

Orion Taraban is a clinical psychologist with a doctorate in psychology, specialising in men's mental health and the dynamics of attraction and relationships. With years of experience in private practice, he provides valuable insights into the psychology behind modern dating and the real factors that drive long-term connection. In today’s Moment, Orion reveals the truth behind attraction and dating success, from the common mistakes men make on first dates to the real factors that spark long-term connection. Listen to the full episode with Orion Taraban on The Diary of a CEO below: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/NR7fpC4aPYb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/j8wjSJ7aPYb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Orion Taraban: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: What Women Really Want In A Man! Don’t Do This On A First Date!0fde9d76-0fe1-427c-8ac8-ce7143ae6cfcFri, 05 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +00001371https://216.73.216.191/allTags No Greater Joy Read: Matthew 2:9-11 The Ravens were up by one in the championship game of the winter league basketball tournament when the scoreboard buzzed. The game was over! All the guys huddled around their star player, Bryson Phillips, who scored 28 of their 62 points. On the car ride home, Bryson couldn’t stop looking at his Most Valuable Player trophy. “This is the best day of my life!” he told his dad. Suddenly a bird swooped down in front of their car. “Watch it!” yelled Bryson. Dad tried to swerve, but it was too late. The car hit the bird head-on, and it instantly fell to the ground. Dad pulled over. Bryson raced out and knelt beside the bird. “Is it still alive?” “I’m afraid not,” said Dad. As they continued driving, Bryson set his trophy aside and peered out the window. He thought of his friend Alex. It had been over a year since Alex had passed away from cancer. It had taken him and his family by surprise—one day Alex was fine, and then suddenly, he was gone. Just like that bird getting hit by our car, Bryson thought. “Are you okay?” asked Dad. Bryson looked at the trophy in the seat next to him. “All of a sudden this trophy seems kind of worthless,” he said. “I’d give it back in a heartbeat—along with every Raven basketball victory—if it meant getting Alex back.” Dad sighed heavily. “I miss Alex too. Life is precious—more precious than anything we earn or receive on this earth.” “Much more precious than winning basketball championships,” added Bryson. Dad nodded. “Jesus is the giver of life. That’s why He came into the world. He sacrificed His life on the cross so we could have eternal life—a life that goes beyond the years we live on earth. The joy of life with Him is better than anything else. Even when we experience difficult things—like losing Alex—we can be joyful knowing that Jesus walks with us through life’s troubles and promises us a life with Him that lasts forever.” Bryson smiled as he thought of Alex in heaven with Jesus. He picked up his trophy again. “I do like the joy of winning, but it will never come close to the joy Jesus brings.” Dad smiled. “Nothing does.” –Randy Saller How about you? What things in life give you joy? Winning a game? Spending time with family and friends? Having others recognize your accomplishments? God blesses us with many good gifts, but there’s one thing He wants us to treasure above everything else—His Son, Jesus. Only Jesus can give us life that lasts forever and joy that is unlike anything else. Today's Key Verse: When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. Matthew 2:10 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Rejoice in Jesus

Read: Matthew 2:9-11 The Ravens were up by one in the championship game of the winter league basketball tournament when the scoreboard buzzed. The game was over! All the guys huddled around their star player, Bryson Phillips, who scored 28 of their 62 points. On the car ride home, Bryson couldn’t stop looking at his Most Valuable Player trophy. “This is the best day of my life!” he told his dad. Suddenly a bird swooped down in front of their car. “Watch it!” yelled Bryson. Dad tried to swerve, but it was too late. The car hit the bird head-on, and it instantly fell to the ground. Dad pulled over. Bryson raced out and knelt beside the bird. “Is it still alive?” “I’m afraid not,” said Dad. As they continued driving, Bryson set his trophy aside and peered out the window. He thought of his friend Alex. It had been over a year since Alex had passed away from cancer. It had taken him and his family by surprise—one day Alex was fine, and then suddenly, he was gone. Just like that bird getting hit by our car, Bryson thought. “Are you okay?” asked Dad. Bryson looked at the trophy in the seat next to him. “All of a sudden this trophy seems kind of worthless,” he said. “I’d give it back in a heartbeat—along with every Raven basketball victory—if it meant getting Alex back.” Dad sighed heavily. “I miss Alex too. Life is precious—more precious than anything we earn or receive on this earth.” “Much more precious than winning basketball championships,” added Bryson. Dad nodded. “Jesus is the giver of life. That’s why He came into the world. He sacrificed His life on the cross so we could have eternal life—a life that goes beyond the years we live on earth. The joy of life with Him is better than anything else. Even when we experience difficult things—like losing Alex—we can be joyful knowing that Jesus walks with us through life’s troubles and promises us a life with Him that lasts forever.” Bryson smiled as he thought of Alex in heaven with Jesus. He picked up his trophy again. “I do like the joy of winning, but it will never come close to the joy Jesus brings.” Dad smiled. “Nothing does.” –Randy Saller How about you? What things in life give you joy? Winning a game? Spending time with family and friends? Having others recognize your accomplishments? God blesses us with many good gifts, but there’s one thing He wants us to treasure above everything else—His Son, Jesus. Only Jesus can give us life that lasts forever and joy that is unlike anything else. Today's Key Verse: When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. Matthew 2:10 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Rejoice in Jesus

No Greater Joy d0766cab-41a5-4251-a741-0211b532f2c7Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2025) Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2025)72bdbcaf-f349-4fc5-a161-62935c22cc96Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Prayer of Praise (2025) We examine both prayers of praise and also the “nuggets” for this section on the forms of prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that praise is giving God glory for who he is. He also emphasizes that the Eucharist is the ultimate prayer of praise, and that every time we pray we are joining our lives to the saints and prophets who have gone before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2639-2649. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We examine both prayers of praise and also the “nuggets” for this section on the forms of prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that praise is giving God glory for who he is. He also emphasizes that the Eucharist is the ultimate prayer of praise, and that every time we pray we are joining our lives to the saints and prophets who have gone before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2639-2649. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 339: Prayer of Praise (2025)745d37b9-89fd-498c-bfef-ea14d933cedaFri, 05 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#948 - Luke 17:1-19 – 10 LepersThis episode is part 38 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus meets 10 men with leprosy. What do you do when God intervenes in your life. One man knew the answer. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-17-10-lepers/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 38 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus meets 10 men with leprosy. What do you do when God intervenes in your life. One man knew the answer. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-17-10-lepers/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#948 - Luke 17:1-19 – 10 Lepersb2bfe85f-2313-4d84-8233-6ab49e105f9aThu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000717https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Reason God Hasn’t Answered Your Prayer Yet (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Do you trust God&#39;s timing? Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that God is never late (and never early). We can trust whole heartedly that His timing is always perfect!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you trust God&#39;s timing? Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that God is never late (and never early). We can trust whole heartedly that His timing is always perfect!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Reason God Hasn’t Answered Your Prayer Yet (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)b13f6911-21c7-4824-8403-2e898009b45dThu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo. 1 Guarantee of a Child's SuccessEvery parent wonders if their child will grow up successful, strong, capable, and grounded in faith. Most turn to schools, activities, friendships, or strategies to secure that future. But in this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt cut through the noise and uncover what research, psychology, and the Catholic tradition all identify as the single greatest predictor of a child’s long-term success. It’s not more activities, better schools, or the right opportunities. It’s something far closer to home. John and Devin share stories, lived experience, and a practical framework any father can begin living today. You’ll walk away challenged, encouraged, and surprised by how simple, yet demanding, the path really is. If you’ve ever wondered what truly sets a child up for lifelong success, this conversation has the answer.🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 25% OFF Devin’s new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/Use coupon code Gentleman25 for 25% off this Christmas Season.   Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every parent wonders if their child will grow up successful, strong, capable, and grounded in faith. Most turn to schools, activities, friendships, or strategies to secure that future. But in this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt cut through the noise and uncover what research, psychology, and the Catholic tradition all identify as the single greatest predictor of a child’s long-term success. It’s not more activities, better schools, or the right opportunities. It’s something far closer to home. John and Devin share stories, lived experience, and a practical framework any father can begin living today. You’ll walk away challenged, encouraged, and surprised by how simple, yet demanding, the path really is. If you’ve ever wondered what truly sets a child up for lifelong success, this conversation has the answer.🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 25% OFF Devin’s new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/Use coupon code Gentleman25 for 25% off this Christmas Season.   Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNo. 1 Guarantee of a Child's Success92b85a8a-dfd1-44bb-8120-d71d0842076fThu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +00003666https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Man Who Wrote The Book On AI: 2030 Might Be The Point Of No Return! We've Been Lied To About AI!AI Expert STUART RUSSELL, exposes the trillion-dollar AI race, why governments won’t regulate, how AGI could replace humans by 2030, and why only a nuclear-level AI catastrophe will wake us up Professor Stuart Russell O.B.E. is a world-renowned AI expert and Computer Science Professor at UC Berkeley. He holds the Smith-Zadeh Chair in Engineering and directs the Center for Human-Compatible AI, and is also the bestselling author of the book “Human Compatible: AI and the Problem of Control".  He explains:  ◼️What the “gorilla problem” reveals about our future under superintelligent AI ◼️How governments are outfunded by Big Tech ◼️Why current AI systems already lie and self-preserve ◼️The radical solution he’s spent a decade building to make AI safe ◼️The myth of ‘pulling the plug’ and why AI won’t be that easy to stop [00:00] You've Been Talking About AI for a Long Time   [02:54] You Wrote the Textbook on AI   [03:29] It Will Take a Crisis to Wake People Up   [06:03] CEOs Staying in the AI Race Despite Risks   [08:04] They Know It's an Extinction-Level Risk   [10:06] What Is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)?   [13:10] Will We Reach General Intelligence Soon?   [16:26] How Much Is Safety Really Being Implemented   [17:29] AI Safety Employees Leaving OpenAI   [18:14] The Gorilla Problem — The Most Intelligent Species Will Always Rule   [19:34] If There's an Extinction Risk, Why Don't They Stop?   [21:02] Can't We Just Pull the Plug if AI Gets Too Powerful?   [22:49] Can We Build AI That Will Act in Our Best Interests?   [24:09] Are You Troubled by the Rapid Advancement of AI?   [26:48] Do You Have Regrets About Your Involvement?   [27:35] No One Actually Understands How This AI Works   [30:36] AI Will Be Able to Train Itself   [32:24] The Fast Takeoff Is Coming   [34:20] Are We Creating Our Successor and Ending the Human Race?   [38:36] Advice to Young People in This New World   [40:52] How Do You Think AI Would Make Us Extinct?   [42:33] The Problem if No One Has to Work   [45:59] What if We Just Entertain Ourselves All Day   [48:43] Why Do We Make Robots Look Like Humans?   [56:44] What Should Young People Be Doing Professionally?   [59:56] What Is It to Be Human?   [01:03:34] The Rise of Individualism   [01:05:34] Ads   [01:06:39] Universal Basic Income   [01:08:41] Would You Press a Button to Stop AI Forever?   [01:15:13] But Won't China Win the AI Race if We Stop?   [01:18:40] Trump's Approach to AI   [01:19:06] What's Causing the Loss in Middle-Class Jobs   [01:21:02] What Will Happen if the UK Doesn't Participate in the AI Race?   [01:23:31] Amazon Replacing Their Workers   [01:29:00] Ads   [01:30:54] Experts Agree on Extinction Risk   [01:38:01] What if Aliens Were Watching Us Right Now   [01:39:35] Can We Make AI Systems That We Can Control?   [01:43:14] Are We Creating a God?   [01:47:32] Could There Have Been Advanced Civilisations Before Us?   [01:48:50] What Can We Do to Help?   [01:50:43] You Wrote the Book on AI — Does It Weigh on You?   [01:58:48] What Do You Value Most in Life?  Follow Stuart: LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3Y5fOos  You can purchase “Human Compatible: AI and the Problem of Control", here: https://amzn.to/48eOMkH  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Fiverr: https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY Stan Store: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store

AI Expert STUART RUSSELL, exposes the trillion-dollar AI race, why governments won’t regulate, how AGI could replace humans by 2030, and why only a nuclear-level AI catastrophe will wake us up Professor Stuart Russell O.B.E. is a world-renowned AI expert and Computer Science Professor at UC Berkeley. He holds the Smith-Zadeh Chair in Engineering and directs the Center for Human-Compatible AI, and is also the bestselling author of the book “Human Compatible: AI and the Problem of Control".  He explains:  ◼️What the “gorilla problem” reveals about our future under superintelligent AI ◼️How governments are outfunded by Big Tech ◼️Why current AI systems already lie and self-preserve ◼️The radical solution he’s spent a decade building to make AI safe ◼️The myth of ‘pulling the plug’ and why AI won’t be that easy to stop [00:00] You've Been Talking About AI for a Long Time   [02:54] You Wrote the Textbook on AI   [03:29] It Will Take a Crisis to Wake People Up   [06:03] CEOs Staying in the AI Race Despite Risks   [08:04] They Know It's an Extinction-Level Risk   [10:06] What Is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)?   [13:10] Will We Reach General Intelligence Soon?   [16:26] How Much Is Safety Really Being Implemented   [17:29] AI Safety Employees Leaving OpenAI   [18:14] The Gorilla Problem — The Most Intelligent Species Will Always Rule   [19:34] If There's an Extinction Risk, Why Don't They Stop?   [21:02] Can't We Just Pull the Plug if AI Gets Too Powerful?   [22:49] Can We Build AI That Will Act in Our Best Interests?   [24:09] Are You Troubled by the Rapid Advancement of AI?   [26:48] Do You Have Regrets About Your Involvement?   [27:35] No One Actually Understands How This AI Works   [30:36] AI Will Be Able to Train Itself   [32:24] The Fast Takeoff Is Coming   [34:20] Are We Creating Our Successor and Ending the Human Race?   [38:36] Advice to Young People in This New World   [40:52] How Do You Think AI Would Make Us Extinct?   [42:33] The Problem if No One Has to Work   [45:59] What if We Just Entertain Ourselves All Day   [48:43] Why Do We Make Robots Look Like Humans?   [56:44] What Should Young People Be Doing Professionally?   [59:56] What Is It to Be Human?   [01:03:34] The Rise of Individualism   [01:05:34] Ads   [01:06:39] Universal Basic Income   [01:08:41] Would You Press a Button to Stop AI Forever?   [01:15:13] But Won't China Win the AI Race if We Stop?   [01:18:40] Trump's Approach to AI   [01:19:06] What's Causing the Loss in Middle-Class Jobs   [01:21:02] What Will Happen if the UK Doesn't Participate in the AI Race?   [01:23:31] Amazon Replacing Their Workers   [01:29:00] Ads   [01:30:54] Experts Agree on Extinction Risk   [01:38:01] What if Aliens Were Watching Us Right Now   [01:39:35] Can We Make AI Systems That We Can Control?   [01:43:14] Are We Creating a God?   [01:47:32] Could There Have Been Advanced Civilisations Before Us?   [01:48:50] What Can We Do to Help?   [01:50:43] You Wrote the Book on AI — Does It Weigh on You?   [01:58:48] What Do You Value Most in Life?  Follow Stuart: LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3Y5fOos  You can purchase “Human Compatible: AI and the Problem of Control", here: https://amzn.to/48eOMkH  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Fiverr: https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY Stan Store: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store

fullThe Man Who Wrote The Book On AI: 2030 Might Be The Point Of No Return! We've Been Lied To About AI!00d86286-11b6-44a4-9f73-3e7a9a48f4beThu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +00007458https://216.73.216.191/allTags Try Again Read: Matthew 13:18-23 When Penelope got home from school, she found Grandpa on his knees in the garden. “What are you doing?” she asked. “Planting vegetables,” replied Grandpa. He grinned. “Aren’t you glad we live in a climate where we can grow things all year round? Nothing tastes better than vegetables fresh from the garden.” “But didn’t you plant stuff in those same rows last week?” asked Penelope. “I did, but the hard rains washed most of the seeds away.” “Oh.” Penelope picked up a pile of empty seed packets and flipped through them. “You planted radishes before, but you don’t have any now, do you?” Grandpa shook his head. “They haven’t done very well, so I’m trying something else instead. I might try them again next year.” He stood up. “Tell me about your day. You were going to ask Michaela to go to Bible club with you this week. What did she say?” Penelope sighed. “She said she’d rather go shopping with her mom.” “Well, inviting someone to do something with you is kind of like planting seeds,” Grandpa told her. “Sometimes you get good results, and sometimes you don’t.” He looked down at his garden. “In fact, your invitation to Michaela points to a much bigger invitation God offers each one of us.” “It does?” asked Penelope. “What’s that?” “His invitation to trust in His Son, Jesus, and have our sins forgiven. The Bible says telling others about His invitation is like planting seeds in a field. Some of the seeds yield good results—people believing and trusting in Jesus—but some don’t. When you invite your friends to church and Bible club where they can hear about Jesus and what He did for them, you’re planting seeds.” Grandpa smiled at Penelope. “Keep praying for Michaela and planting seeds in her life by spending time with her and sharing what Jesus has done for you. But since she doesn’t want to go to Bible club with you this time, maybe there’s someone else you could invite.” Penelope thought about it. “There’s a new family on our block with a girl my age.” Grandpa nodded. “She may need a friend,” he said. “A friend who can help her understand how much Jesus loves her.” –Margaret M. Primrose How about you? Do you give up if you tell someone about Jesus or invite them to come to church with you and they aren’t interested? Don’t give up! Keep on praying for them and showing them God’s love—and keep looking for other people you could reach out to who don’t know Jesus. God wants us to help spread the good news of Jesus by planting seeds in people’s hearts, but only He can make them grow. Keep sharing His invitation with others and trust Him with the results. Today's Key Verse: Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Keep on sharing Jesus

Read: Matthew 13:18-23 When Penelope got home from school, she found Grandpa on his knees in the garden. “What are you doing?” she asked. “Planting vegetables,” replied Grandpa. He grinned. “Aren’t you glad we live in a climate where we can grow things all year round? Nothing tastes better than vegetables fresh from the garden.” “But didn’t you plant stuff in those same rows last week?” asked Penelope. “I did, but the hard rains washed most of the seeds away.” “Oh.” Penelope picked up a pile of empty seed packets and flipped through them. “You planted radishes before, but you don’t have any now, do you?” Grandpa shook his head. “They haven’t done very well, so I’m trying something else instead. I might try them again next year.” He stood up. “Tell me about your day. You were going to ask Michaela to go to Bible club with you this week. What did she say?” Penelope sighed. “She said she’d rather go shopping with her mom.” “Well, inviting someone to do something with you is kind of like planting seeds,” Grandpa told her. “Sometimes you get good results, and sometimes you don’t.” He looked down at his garden. “In fact, your invitation to Michaela points to a much bigger invitation God offers each one of us.” “It does?” asked Penelope. “What’s that?” “His invitation to trust in His Son, Jesus, and have our sins forgiven. The Bible says telling others about His invitation is like planting seeds in a field. Some of the seeds yield good results—people believing and trusting in Jesus—but some don’t. When you invite your friends to church and Bible club where they can hear about Jesus and what He did for them, you’re planting seeds.” Grandpa smiled at Penelope. “Keep praying for Michaela and planting seeds in her life by spending time with her and sharing what Jesus has done for you. But since she doesn’t want to go to Bible club with you this time, maybe there’s someone else you could invite.” Penelope thought about it. “There’s a new family on our block with a girl my age.” Grandpa nodded. “She may need a friend,” he said. “A friend who can help her understand how much Jesus loves her.” –Margaret M. Primrose How about you? Do you give up if you tell someone about Jesus or invite them to come to church with you and they aren’t interested? Don’t give up! Keep on praying for them and showing them God’s love—and keep looking for other people you could reach out to who don’t know Jesus. God wants us to help spread the good news of Jesus by planting seeds in people’s hearts, but only He can make them grow. Keep sharing His invitation with others and trust Him with the results. Today's Key Verse: Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Keep on sharing Jesus

Try Again 3434bd2f-2279-4aea-aa67-3f405afe2c6cThu, 04 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Death Defeated (2025) As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 338: Death Defeated (2025)5870784b-cc2c-480b-983a-e0821fb379ecThu, 04 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Intercession and Thanksgiving (2025) We look at two more forms of prayer: intercession and thanksgiving. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the age of the Church, intercession, or asking on behalf of another, is participating in Christ’s mediation. He also emphasizes that in all things we must give thanks, even in times of suffering and grief. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2634-2638. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We look at two more forms of prayer: intercession and thanksgiving. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the age of the Church, intercession, or asking on behalf of another, is participating in Christ’s mediation. He also emphasizes that in all things we must give thanks, even in times of suffering and grief. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2634-2638. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 338: Intercession and Thanksgiving (2025)35a830f5-6a65-4d0f-bcda-608fe27cb10eThu, 04 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#396: What Did a Shepherd Boy Find That Proves the Christmas Story? - Advent 1Isaiah 7:13-14 and 9:6-7  Welcome to our very first Christmas episode of 2025! Whether you’re a long-time listener or brand-new, we’re so glad you’re here. Today we begin Advent, a special four-week season where Christians prepare their hearts to celebrate Jesus’ birth and look forward to His promised return. We’ll explore what “Advent” means, why it’s important, and how this season invites us to slow down, reflect, and wait with hope. We’ll also hear an incredible true story from 1947—when a young shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls, some of the oldest copies of the Bible ever found. Among them was the Book of Isaiah, matching what we read today almost word for word. This amazing discovery reminds us that God’s Word has been faithfully preserved for thousands of years and that we can trust His promises. Through Isaiah’s ancient prophecies, we’ll see how God foretold the coming of Jesus long before He was born—and how Advent helps us celebrate that promise fulfilled. Perfect For: Kids ages 4–12 Family listening Advent devotions Homeschool or classroom Bible time Sunday school preparation 🎁 This podcast is free because of the generosity of families like yours. Visit ⁠⁠kbspodcast.com⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan ✨ Plus, don’t miss Kids Bible Stories Bedtime and Kids Bible Stories Español — both free wherever you listen! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠⁠Learn more about advertising here.

Isaiah 7:13-14 and 9:6-7  Welcome to our very first Christmas episode of 2025! Whether you’re a long-time listener or brand-new, we’re so glad you’re here. Today we begin Advent, a special four-week season where Christians prepare their hearts to celebrate Jesus’ birth and look forward to His promised return. We’ll explore what “Advent” means, why it’s important, and how this season invites us to slow down, reflect, and wait with hope. We’ll also hear an incredible true story from 1947—when a young shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls, some of the oldest copies of the Bible ever found. Among them was the Book of Isaiah, matching what we read today almost word for word. This amazing discovery reminds us that God’s Word has been faithfully preserved for thousands of years and that we can trust His promises. Through Isaiah’s ancient prophecies, we’ll see how God foretold the coming of Jesus long before He was born—and how Advent helps us celebrate that promise fulfilled. Perfect For: Kids ages 4–12 Family listening Advent devotions Homeschool or classroom Bible time Sunday school preparation 🎁 This podcast is free because of the generosity of families like yours. Visit ⁠⁠kbspodcast.com⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan ✨ Plus, don’t miss Kids Bible Stories Bedtime and Kids Bible Stories Español — both free wherever you listen! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠⁠Learn more about advertising here.

full#396: What Did a Shepherd Boy Find That Proves the Christmas Story? - Advent 1ce70d21a-9548-4412-b958-3646b05ef995Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:01:00 +0000921https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2- Case #16 "A Mother's Love", PT 2Clarissa and Fr. Martins square off against the adversary in the climactic finale. Warning: This episode contains mature content. Listener discretion is advised. FountofGrace.com- use our promo code EXFILES for free domestic shipping through 12/20. Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.” Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/EXFILES. Promo Code EXFILES Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES Follow us on the Gram! @TheBethea, @ExorcistFiles See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clarissa and Fr. Martins square off against the adversary in the climactic finale. Warning: This episode contains mature content. Listener discretion is advised. FountofGrace.com- use our promo code EXFILES for free domestic shipping through 12/20. Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.” Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/EXFILES. Promo Code EXFILES Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES Follow us on the Gram! @TheBethea, @ExorcistFiles See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullS2- Case #16 "A Mother's Love", PT 2bd30264d-c909-432a-832e-5bf386c6dbd2Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Greatest Engineer Read: Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-3 “Grandpa’s going to like that birdhouse you’re making for him, Tomás,” said Dad. “It looks great—but I see it’s not quite like the one pictured in your woodworking manual.” “No,” replied Tomás. “I left the perch off and made the hole smaller. This way, starlings won’t move in before the songbirds get a chance.” “Good thinking!” said Dad. “That reminds me of the model plane you made that flew twice as far after you changed the design of the wings.” Tomás grinned. “I like to make things work better. Maybe I’ll be an engineer when I grow up.” “I thought you didn’t like long trips,” said Tomás’s little sister, Liliana. “Wouldn’t you get tired of riding on a train all the time?” Tomás laughed. “I don’t mean the kind of engineer who drives trains. I mean the kind of engineer who designs things, like bridges and buildings. They don’t just get thrown together. Engineers carefully figure out how to build them so they’ll be strong and safe and work the way they’re supposed to. They draw up the plans for skyscrapers and roads and all kinds of things.” “Wow!” said Liliana. “I bet you’ll be the best engineer of all!” Tomás grinned. “Thanks!” “Actually, the best engineer of all made more than buildings and machines,” said Dad. “He designed the whole universe—the forests and the deserts. The canyons and the mountains. All the plants and animals. The sun and the moon and the stars. Even us!” “I know who that is,” said Liliana. “God!” “Right,” said Dad. “God made everything. He knew how much we’d like to watch the birds and animals, and how much we’d love climbing the mountain trails and seeing all the stars at night. He also drew up a plan to save us from sin by sending Jesus to die for us so we could be with Him and enjoy His beautiful creation forever. Aren’t you glad He created so many amazing things and carried out His wonderful plan of salvation?” Tomás nodded. “That’s an engineering job no one could ever match!” –Katherine E. Swarts How about you? Are you impressed by things people make—like big buildings and new technology? God created humans with the ability to do amazing things, but only He could engineer the whole world and all that’s in it. He also drew up a plan to provide salvation—forgiveness of sins and eternal life—by sending His Son, Jesus, to die for us. By trusting in Jesus, you can have eternal life and enjoy God and all His wonderful creation forever! (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: God created everything through [Jesus], and nothing was created except through him. John 1:3 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God engineered everything

Read: Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-3 “Grandpa’s going to like that birdhouse you’re making for him, Tomás,” said Dad. “It looks great—but I see it’s not quite like the one pictured in your woodworking manual.” “No,” replied Tomás. “I left the perch off and made the hole smaller. This way, starlings won’t move in before the songbirds get a chance.” “Good thinking!” said Dad. “That reminds me of the model plane you made that flew twice as far after you changed the design of the wings.” Tomás grinned. “I like to make things work better. Maybe I’ll be an engineer when I grow up.” “I thought you didn’t like long trips,” said Tomás’s little sister, Liliana. “Wouldn’t you get tired of riding on a train all the time?” Tomás laughed. “I don’t mean the kind of engineer who drives trains. I mean the kind of engineer who designs things, like bridges and buildings. They don’t just get thrown together. Engineers carefully figure out how to build them so they’ll be strong and safe and work the way they’re supposed to. They draw up the plans for skyscrapers and roads and all kinds of things.” “Wow!” said Liliana. “I bet you’ll be the best engineer of all!” Tomás grinned. “Thanks!” “Actually, the best engineer of all made more than buildings and machines,” said Dad. “He designed the whole universe—the forests and the deserts. The canyons and the mountains. All the plants and animals. The sun and the moon and the stars. Even us!” “I know who that is,” said Liliana. “God!” “Right,” said Dad. “God made everything. He knew how much we’d like to watch the birds and animals, and how much we’d love climbing the mountain trails and seeing all the stars at night. He also drew up a plan to save us from sin by sending Jesus to die for us so we could be with Him and enjoy His beautiful creation forever. Aren’t you glad He created so many amazing things and carried out His wonderful plan of salvation?” Tomás nodded. “That’s an engineering job no one could ever match!” –Katherine E. Swarts How about you? Are you impressed by things people make—like big buildings and new technology? God created humans with the ability to do amazing things, but only He could engineer the whole world and all that’s in it. He also drew up a plan to provide salvation—forgiveness of sins and eternal life—by sending His Son, Jesus, to die for us. By trusting in Jesus, you can have eternal life and enjoy God and all His wonderful creation forever! (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: God created everything through [Jesus], and nothing was created except through him. John 1:3 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God engineered everything

The Greatest Engineer 9c87bd3d-4a57-414c-b664-661e66fdf299Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: The Importance of Love (2025) Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 337: The Importance of Love (2025)edc8cb0d-983c-4961-aa6d-e8ad3089dba2Wed, 03 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: Blessing, Adoration, and Petition (2025) Prayer in the age of the Church takes on many different forms. Together, we examine specifically blessing, adoration, and petition. Fr. Mike emphasizes the beauty that all of our prayers of blessing are a response to God’s blessings for us. He also explores how common and spontaneous prayers of petition to our Father in heaven truly are, but in the age of the Church, our petition is full of hope and not lamentation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2623-2633. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Prayer in the age of the Church takes on many different forms. Together, we examine specifically blessing, adoration, and petition. Fr. Mike emphasizes the beauty that all of our prayers of blessing are a response to God’s blessings for us. He also explores how common and spontaneous prayers of petition to our Father in heaven truly are, but in the age of the Church, our petition is full of hope and not lamentation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2623-2633. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 337: Blessing, Adoration, and Petition (2025)8aac6909-b77b-4397-a476-23a96b303e1eWed, 03 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags264 - Forgive Your WifeWe know we're supposed to forgive. I think we men even persuade ourselves that we're doing "ok" with that. I believe most men aren't even aware of the bitterness and resentment they harbor for their loved ones - particularly their wives. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I explore why and how to forgive our wives. It is a more subtle and more difficult thing than we might think, but it's critically important. Our Lord Himself gave us the prayer where we ask God to forgive us as we forgive others. Are you aware of what you're really asking for? Also if you struggle with it, consider my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

We know we're supposed to forgive. I think we men even persuade ourselves that we're doing "ok" with that. I believe most men aren't even aware of the bitterness and resentment they harbor for their loved ones - particularly their wives. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I explore why and how to forgive our wives. It is a more subtle and more difficult thing than we might think, but it's critically important. Our Lord Himself gave us the prayer where we ask God to forgive us as we forgive others. Are you aware of what you're really asking for? Also if you struggle with it, consider my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full264 - Forgive Your Wifeeb5b9ae8-ab6b-4f5c-9d98-46daf7cc1cdfTue, 02 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags When in Doubt Read: Luke 1:11-19, 26-38; John 20:24-29 Yamen set his pencil down with a sigh. “I can’t concentrate on schoolwork, Mom. All these doubts keep filling my mind.” Mom plopped down next to Yamen. “Like what?” “Like…stuff they taught us in science class when I was going to school last year. They made it sound like we’re just here by chance instead of being created by God. I’ve trusted Jesus as my Savior, and I believe the Bible is true, but sometimes other people sound so sure about what they believe that I doubt.” “We all have times when we doubt,” said Mom. “It’s what we do when we have doubts that matters.” “What do you mean?” asked Yamen. “Remember the story of Thomas in the Bible? After Jesus rose from the grave, He appeared to some of the disciples, but Thomas wasn’t there. When they told him they had seen the Lord, he said he wouldn’t believe until he put his fingers on Jesus’s scars.” “Then Jesus appeared to Thomas and he believed,” said Yamen. “If He appeared to me, it would make believing a whole lot easier.” “But don’t forget what Jesus told Thomas,” said Mom. “He said those who have not seen Him and still believe are blessed.” “Oh yeah, I remember! And there are other stories in the Bible of people doubting—like when an angel told that old dude he would be the father of John the Baptist, but he didn’t believe so the angel said he would be mute until the baby was born.” “Yes, that was Zechariah,” said Mom. “And when the same angel told Mary she was going to give birth to the Son of God, she didn’t understand how it would happen. But unlike Zechariah, she accepted what the angel said. Like Mary, we can still believe and trust God even when our questions are left unanswered.” “So you’re saying there will be things we don’t understand but we can trust that God is with us and for us because He sent His Son to die for us and raised Him from the dead?” Mom laughed. “You’re one smart kid! How about you be the teacher for the day?” –Savannah Coleman How about you? Do you ever have doubts about God or His Word? It is human to have questions and doubts, and God understands that. When Thomas doubted, Jesus appeared to him and showed him His scars, and He wants to help you see who He is too. Pray and ask for wisdom in understanding the truth of the Bible, and talk to a trusted adult about your questions. Even if you don’t get the answers you’re looking for, you can trust Jesus to be with you in times of doubt because He died for you. Today's Key Verse: Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:29 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Bring your doubts to God

Read: Luke 1:11-19, 26-38; John 20:24-29 Yamen set his pencil down with a sigh. “I can’t concentrate on schoolwork, Mom. All these doubts keep filling my mind.” Mom plopped down next to Yamen. “Like what?” “Like…stuff they taught us in science class when I was going to school last year. They made it sound like we’re just here by chance instead of being created by God. I’ve trusted Jesus as my Savior, and I believe the Bible is true, but sometimes other people sound so sure about what they believe that I doubt.” “We all have times when we doubt,” said Mom. “It’s what we do when we have doubts that matters.” “What do you mean?” asked Yamen. “Remember the story of Thomas in the Bible? After Jesus rose from the grave, He appeared to some of the disciples, but Thomas wasn’t there. When they told him they had seen the Lord, he said he wouldn’t believe until he put his fingers on Jesus’s scars.” “Then Jesus appeared to Thomas and he believed,” said Yamen. “If He appeared to me, it would make believing a whole lot easier.” “But don’t forget what Jesus told Thomas,” said Mom. “He said those who have not seen Him and still believe are blessed.” “Oh yeah, I remember! And there are other stories in the Bible of people doubting—like when an angel told that old dude he would be the father of John the Baptist, but he didn’t believe so the angel said he would be mute until the baby was born.” “Yes, that was Zechariah,” said Mom. “And when the same angel told Mary she was going to give birth to the Son of God, she didn’t understand how it would happen. But unlike Zechariah, she accepted what the angel said. Like Mary, we can still believe and trust God even when our questions are left unanswered.” “So you’re saying there will be things we don’t understand but we can trust that God is with us and for us because He sent His Son to die for us and raised Him from the dead?” Mom laughed. “You’re one smart kid! How about you be the teacher for the day?” –Savannah Coleman How about you? Do you ever have doubts about God or His Word? It is human to have questions and doubts, and God understands that. When Thomas doubted, Jesus appeared to him and showed him His scars, and He wants to help you see who He is too. Pray and ask for wisdom in understanding the truth of the Bible, and talk to a trusted adult about your questions. Even if you don’t get the answers you’re looking for, you can trust Jesus to be with you in times of doubt because He died for you. Today's Key Verse: Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:29 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Bring your doubts to God

When in Doubt 8b04e0aa-0495-4118-8953-bede87c000eaTue, 02 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2025) Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2025)77d57e25-ec7d-43c9-a095-2af479215418Tue, 02 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: Jesus Hears Our Prayer (2025) We arrive at the conclusion of the article on how Jesus prays, teaches us to pray, and hears our prayer. Fr. Mike examines the remarkable beauty and simplicity of the “Jesus Prayer.” He also examines Mary&#39;s Fiat and Magnificat, and how she can pray and intercede for us. He concludes with an invitation to prayer by saying it is more important to pray than to talk about prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2616-2622. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We arrive at the conclusion of the article on how Jesus prays, teaches us to pray, and hears our prayer. Fr. Mike examines the remarkable beauty and simplicity of the “Jesus Prayer.” He also examines Mary&#39;s Fiat and Magnificat, and how she can pray and intercede for us. He concludes with an invitation to prayer by saying it is more important to pray than to talk about prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2616-2622. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 336: Jesus Hears Our Prayer (2025)4bf745e8-ab7d-45d5-98c0-511a4cf65ca9Tue, 02 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSecret Service Agent: Never Label Someone A Narcissist! This Habit Makes People Hate Talking To You!Ex-Secret Service interrogator DESMOND O’NEILL reveals the 4-step formula for difficult conversations, how to decode narcissism, the secret to communication and real connection - AND debunks the biggest myths about interrogation! Desmond O’Neill is a former special agent for the US Secret Service with over 30 years of experience in negotiation and interrogation. He has worked for the High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group (HIG) training and conducting research on interrogation, and is a co-instructor for the online platform ‘Beyond Bulletproof’, covering influence, communication, and confidence. He explains: ◼️Why you should never label someone a narcissist ◼️The No.1 habit silently ruining your communication ◼️Why “me me me” syndrome is sabotaging your relationships ◼️How gaslighting really works, and how to shut it down fast ◼️Why your brain lies to you when emotions take over 00:00 Intro 04:48 What Are Your Experiences? 06:23 Experience With Violent Interrogation 08:34 How Do I Have a Difficult Conversation? 09:58 How to Spot When Someone Is Gaslighting You 11:19 PLAN Framework 14:58 The Hardest Conversations You've Had to Navigate 19:40 If They Do This, They're Lying 21:52 Be a Better Listener 24:08 Controlling Comes From Listening, Not Talking 24:33 Asking Questions 28:38 Obvious Body Language to Look Out For 31:28 Finding Resolution With People 33:38 What if They Start Insulting You 35:31 How to Keep Your Emotions in Check 37:07 How to Stay in Control 40:11 Me Me Me Syndrome 43:06 Ads 44:08 How to Get Someone to Open Up 46:30 The Difference Between Manipulation and Influence 48:49 Influencing People 51:27 How to Build Trust 55:03 How Do You Get Trust Back? 55:27 How to Be a Great Leader 56:36 Making Decisions 1:01:02 Own Your Decisions 1:05:29 Ads 1:07:39 Building Rapport 1:11:47 Main Takeaways 1:13:33 Don't Tell People You Understand 1:17:14 What Decision Do You Most Regret? You can learn more about ‘Beyond Bulletproof’, here: https://bit.ly/43SKyMW  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Adobe - https://Adobe.Ly/OneBetter   Rubrik: To learn more, head to https://rubrik.com  Function Health: https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health.

Ex-Secret Service interrogator DESMOND O’NEILL reveals the 4-step formula for difficult conversations, how to decode narcissism, the secret to communication and real connection - AND debunks the biggest myths about interrogation! Desmond O’Neill is a former special agent for the US Secret Service with over 30 years of experience in negotiation and interrogation. He has worked for the High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group (HIG) training and conducting research on interrogation, and is a co-instructor for the online platform ‘Beyond Bulletproof’, covering influence, communication, and confidence. He explains: ◼️Why you should never label someone a narcissist ◼️The No.1 habit silently ruining your communication ◼️Why “me me me” syndrome is sabotaging your relationships ◼️How gaslighting really works, and how to shut it down fast ◼️Why your brain lies to you when emotions take over 00:00 Intro 04:48 What Are Your Experiences? 06:23 Experience With Violent Interrogation 08:34 How Do I Have a Difficult Conversation? 09:58 How to Spot When Someone Is Gaslighting You 11:19 PLAN Framework 14:58 The Hardest Conversations You've Had to Navigate 19:40 If They Do This, They're Lying 21:52 Be a Better Listener 24:08 Controlling Comes From Listening, Not Talking 24:33 Asking Questions 28:38 Obvious Body Language to Look Out For 31:28 Finding Resolution With People 33:38 What if They Start Insulting You 35:31 How to Keep Your Emotions in Check 37:07 How to Stay in Control 40:11 Me Me Me Syndrome 43:06 Ads 44:08 How to Get Someone to Open Up 46:30 The Difference Between Manipulation and Influence 48:49 Influencing People 51:27 How to Build Trust 55:03 How Do You Get Trust Back? 55:27 How to Be a Great Leader 56:36 Making Decisions 1:01:02 Own Your Decisions 1:05:29 Ads 1:07:39 Building Rapport 1:11:47 Main Takeaways 1:13:33 Don't Tell People You Understand 1:17:14 What Decision Do You Most Regret? You can learn more about ‘Beyond Bulletproof’, here: https://bit.ly/43SKyMW  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Adobe - https://Adobe.Ly/OneBetter   Rubrik: To learn more, head to https://rubrik.com  Function Health: https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health.

fullSecret Service Agent: Never Label Someone A Narcissist! This Habit Makes People Hate Talking To You!e926f751-b389-4821-967a-03414a61035fMon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +00004896https://216.73.216.191/allTags Presents—What’s the Point? Read: Romans 5:15-17 “Melanie says it doesn’t make sense that Christians give each other presents at Christmas,” Andrew told Mom on the way home from school. “She says we just use Jesus’s birthday as an excuse to be greedy like everybody else. Is she right? What makes us different from people who celebrate Christmas but don’t believe in Jesus?” “Well, tell me this,” said Mom. “Who was Jesus?” Andrew frowned. “Is this a trick question?” Mom shook her head. “Well, Jesus was God’s Son,” said Andrew. “God sent Jesus to save us from sin.” “Absolutely right,” said Mom. “And did we pay anything to receive Jesus?” “No,” said Andrew. “Jesus was a free gift.” “A free what?” “A free gif—aha! Jesus was God’s present,” said Andrew as Mom pulled into the church parking lot. “Hey, why are we at church?” “I had an idea as we were passing by,” said Mom as she opened the car door. Inside stood a giant tree covered with envelopes, each one labeled with a child’s first name and age. “Why don’t you pick three?” said Mom. “These are kids who could use some presents this Christmas.” Andrew picked the envelopes of a boy named Andrew, a girl named Ruby Jane, and then—“Melanie—and she’s my age!” exclaimed Andrew. On the way home, Andrew opened the envelopes and read the lists. “Melanie wants a new hat. When can we go shopping, Mom?” “As soon as you answer your own question. What makes Christians different, Andrew? Now do you know why we give gifts?” “I think so.” Andrew thought for a moment. “Christians give Christmas gifts because God gave us His gift. We give presents to remind each other of the best present—Jesus—and show others His love.” Weeks later at school, Andrew noticed Melanie was wearing a new hat. “I like your hat, Melanie.” “Thanks. It was a Christmas present.” Melanie smiled. “I was wrong, Andrew. I guess some Christians give presents because, well, Jesus was God’s present. At least that’s what the card that came with my hat said.” Andrew smiled. “I want to be a Christian like that.” –Kelly Carlson How about you? Did you know that when you give a Christmas present, you are pointing to Jesus? When we give gifts with generous hearts, we point others to the greatest gift of all—Jesus Christ. This Christmas, tell a friend or family member why you’re giving them a present. Tell others about Jesus, God’s greatest present to the world. Today's Key Verse: For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Jesus is the best present

Read: Romans 5:15-17 “Melanie says it doesn’t make sense that Christians give each other presents at Christmas,” Andrew told Mom on the way home from school. “She says we just use Jesus’s birthday as an excuse to be greedy like everybody else. Is she right? What makes us different from people who celebrate Christmas but don’t believe in Jesus?” “Well, tell me this,” said Mom. “Who was Jesus?” Andrew frowned. “Is this a trick question?” Mom shook her head. “Well, Jesus was God’s Son,” said Andrew. “God sent Jesus to save us from sin.” “Absolutely right,” said Mom. “And did we pay anything to receive Jesus?” “No,” said Andrew. “Jesus was a free gift.” “A free what?” “A free gif—aha! Jesus was God’s present,” said Andrew as Mom pulled into the church parking lot. “Hey, why are we at church?” “I had an idea as we were passing by,” said Mom as she opened the car door. Inside stood a giant tree covered with envelopes, each one labeled with a child’s first name and age. “Why don’t you pick three?” said Mom. “These are kids who could use some presents this Christmas.” Andrew picked the envelopes of a boy named Andrew, a girl named Ruby Jane, and then—“Melanie—and she’s my age!” exclaimed Andrew. On the way home, Andrew opened the envelopes and read the lists. “Melanie wants a new hat. When can we go shopping, Mom?” “As soon as you answer your own question. What makes Christians different, Andrew? Now do you know why we give gifts?” “I think so.” Andrew thought for a moment. “Christians give Christmas gifts because God gave us His gift. We give presents to remind each other of the best present—Jesus—and show others His love.” Weeks later at school, Andrew noticed Melanie was wearing a new hat. “I like your hat, Melanie.” “Thanks. It was a Christmas present.” Melanie smiled. “I was wrong, Andrew. I guess some Christians give presents because, well, Jesus was God’s present. At least that’s what the card that came with my hat said.” Andrew smiled. “I want to be a Christian like that.” –Kelly Carlson How about you? Did you know that when you give a Christmas present, you are pointing to Jesus? When we give gifts with generous hearts, we point others to the greatest gift of all—Jesus Christ. This Christmas, tell a friend or family member why you’re giving them a present. Tell others about Jesus, God’s greatest present to the world. Today's Key Verse: For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Jesus is the best present

Presents—What’s the Point? ab48a0f0-619c-45df-8b1d-ce5b9d4b7ba8Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Run the Race (2025) As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 335: Run the Race (2025)891d4b15-161f-455f-ad7c-fdc8684f0be3Mon, 01 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray (2025) At the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us to pray through his own prayer to the Father. As we watch Jesus pray, his prayer becomes our template for our own prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that our prayer should not just be external, but rather should be an internal conversion of heart. This internal conversion of heart involves many aspects such as, reconciliation, loving our enemies, praying to the Father in secret, and prayerful forgiveness. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2607-2615. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

At the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us to pray through his own prayer to the Father. As we watch Jesus pray, his prayer becomes our template for our own prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that our prayer should not just be external, but rather should be an internal conversion of heart. This internal conversion of heart involves many aspects such as, reconciliation, loving our enemies, praying to the Father in secret, and prayerful forgiveness. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2607-2615. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 335: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray (2025)d2c3d66a-7b25-4e39-9ce1-45a54656d30eMon, 01 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Over and Over Read: Psalm 119:162-168 “What’s all that material for, Mom?” Serenity asked when she and Charis got home from school. “And what are these little frame things?” “Your grandma needs some hot pads, so I thought maybe you and Charis could make some for her birthday,” Mom replied. “These ‘frame things’ are little hand looms. I’ll show you how to make hot pads with these strips of material.” “Oh, I know how to do that!” said Serenity. “I learned at scout club.” And when they started making hot pads a little later, she insisted that she didn’t need any help, so Mom turned her attention to Charis. Charis watched carefully as Mom showed her what to do. First, she fitted a neat row of red loops between two sides of the loom. Then she used a hook to start blue rows going the opposite way. Charis followed Mom’s directions, checking with her every now and then to make sure she was getting it right. “How are you doing, Serenity?” Mom asked after a while. Serenity sighed. “I thought I knew how to do this, but it isn’t turning out right. I’m going to take this apart and start over.” When Serenity was ready to start again, Mom showed her what she needed to do. That night, Mom suggested they all read a Bible story together before bed. “Oh, Mom,” Serenity said, “Can’t we read something else? I know all those stories already.” “I’m sure you know a lot of them,” said Mom, “but it’s good to hear them over and over. God has new things to teach us every time we read His Word. The more we read it, the more we learn about who Jesus is, what He did to save us, and how to live in a way that shows we belong to Him.” “I guess it’s like the hot pads,” Serenity said. “I learned how to make them before, but I’d forgotten a lot of the details, so I needed you to help me do it.” “Right,” said Mom. “And when we read God’s Word, the Holy Spirit helps us understand what it says and put it into practice.” She picked up Serenity’s Bible. “Let’s read a Bible story together, and then we can read another one of your books before you turn out the lights.” –Margaret M. Primrose How about you? Do you think you know everything the Bible has to say? It tells us everything we need to know about who God is and what He’s done for us, and there’s always more for us to learn from it—even from verses and stories we’ve heard over and over. So keep reading it, and depend on the Holy Spirit to help you understand it and do what it says. Today's Key Verse: I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. Psalm 119:16 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Read and obey God’s Word

Read: Psalm 119:162-168 “What’s all that material for, Mom?” Serenity asked when she and Charis got home from school. “And what are these little frame things?” “Your grandma needs some hot pads, so I thought maybe you and Charis could make some for her birthday,” Mom replied. “These ‘frame things’ are little hand looms. I’ll show you how to make hot pads with these strips of material.” “Oh, I know how to do that!” said Serenity. “I learned at scout club.” And when they started making hot pads a little later, she insisted that she didn’t need any help, so Mom turned her attention to Charis. Charis watched carefully as Mom showed her what to do. First, she fitted a neat row of red loops between two sides of the loom. Then she used a hook to start blue rows going the opposite way. Charis followed Mom’s directions, checking with her every now and then to make sure she was getting it right. “How are you doing, Serenity?” Mom asked after a while. Serenity sighed. “I thought I knew how to do this, but it isn’t turning out right. I’m going to take this apart and start over.” When Serenity was ready to start again, Mom showed her what she needed to do. That night, Mom suggested they all read a Bible story together before bed. “Oh, Mom,” Serenity said, “Can’t we read something else? I know all those stories already.” “I’m sure you know a lot of them,” said Mom, “but it’s good to hear them over and over. God has new things to teach us every time we read His Word. The more we read it, the more we learn about who Jesus is, what He did to save us, and how to live in a way that shows we belong to Him.” “I guess it’s like the hot pads,” Serenity said. “I learned how to make them before, but I’d forgotten a lot of the details, so I needed you to help me do it.” “Right,” said Mom. “And when we read God’s Word, the Holy Spirit helps us understand what it says and put it into practice.” She picked up Serenity’s Bible. “Let’s read a Bible story together, and then we can read another one of your books before you turn out the lights.” –Margaret M. Primrose How about you? Do you think you know everything the Bible has to say? It tells us everything we need to know about who God is and what He’s done for us, and there’s always more for us to learn from it—even from verses and stories we’ve heard over and over. So keep reading it, and depend on the Holy Spirit to help you understand it and do what it says. Today's Key Verse: I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. Psalm 119:16 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Read and obey God’s Word

Over and Over 0cafdfd9-b7c5-45bb-af8b-628b292deb06Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2025)d7eb4314-e7be-4d0d-8e3f-1b8b5897b0dcSun, 30 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: How Jesus Prayed (2025) We look at how Jesus prays in this section of the Catechism. It is revealed how Jesus learned to pray, the frequency of his prayers, and where he prayed. Jesus brought his needs to the Father including his last words and final “loud cry”. Through his example of filial prayer, we are able to pray to the Father as sons and daughters. We can ask him for anything as all of our thoughts, desires, troubles, fears, and needs are already with the Lord. “The Father accepts them and, beyond all hope, answers them by raising his Son.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2598-2606. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We look at how Jesus prays in this section of the Catechism. It is revealed how Jesus learned to pray, the frequency of his prayers, and where he prayed. Jesus brought his needs to the Father including his last words and final “loud cry”. Through his example of filial prayer, we are able to pray to the Father as sons and daughters. We can ask him for anything as all of our thoughts, desires, troubles, fears, and needs are already with the Lord. “The Father accepts them and, beyond all hope, answers them by raising his Son.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2598-2606. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 334: How Jesus Prayed (2025)b520260e-e37d-4ec3-9ef4-c7ac3ff2e22eSun, 30 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/30/25 Waiting Well: Engaged Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. The process is the point. When we are waiting, we often want to be "done". We want to be "there". We want our waiting to be over so that we can start living. But life happens right here and right now. And God is doing something right now. We do not simply endure waiting, we engage during the waiting. The declaration of faithful waiting is: I am confident that this moment is crucial. Mass Readings from November 30, 2025: Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122: 1-9Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. The process is the point. When we are waiting, we often want to be "done". We want to be "there". We want our waiting to be over so that we can start living. But life happens right here and right now. And God is doing something right now. We do not simply endure waiting, we engage during the waiting. The declaration of faithful waiting is: I am confident that this moment is crucial. Mass Readings from November 30, 2025: Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122: 1-9Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44

full11/30/25 Waiting Well: Engaged8c7ac2a4-209c-491d-a570-b4bc2f3c7179Sat, 29 Nov 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Cover-Up Read: Psalms 51:7-10; 103:8-14 “Miles, look! It snowed last night!” Talia called to her brother as she looked out the window. “It’s so gorgeous—all clean and white and sparkly! I just love it, don’t you?” “Oh, yes! It’s sooo beee-yew-tiful!” Miles clasped his hands in mock delight. “I just adore the snow. I think it’s simply marvelous, and I—” Miles’ teasing was cut short by the napkin his sister tried to stuff into his mouth. “All right, you two,” Mom said with a smile. “Get ready for school. I don’t want you to miss your bus.” By dinnertime, the snow had begun to melt. “I hope it snows again tonight,” said Talia as they finished eating. “It was so pretty this morning, but now everything is starting to look dirty again. I think we should have a little snow every night—just enough to cover up the old stuff and keep things looking clean.” “I agree with you,” said Mom. “I think that would be nice.” “Indeed! Oh, absolutely!” said Miles. “The snow is just gorg—auwk!” Talia had clapped her hand over his mouth. Dad smirked. “Okay, you two, that’s enough.” He looked toward the window. “What Talia said actually reminds me of a conversation I had with Mr. Carlson today. I was telling him that when I was growing up, I thought I could cover up the bad things I did by doing good things—much like how new snow covers up old, dirty snow.” “But the dirty snow doesn’t go away. It’s still there and shows up again when the snow starts to melt,” said Miles. “And bad things we’ve done don’t just go away either, even when we do something good.” “That’s right,” Dad said, “and I told Mr. Carlson that every time I thought I was making progress, I’d do something wrong and have to start over again. I finally realized that the good things I did didn’t do anything to get rid of the sin I was trying to cover up and hide. The only way to remove it was to trust in Jesus.” “Right,” said Talia. “Because only Jesus can wash away our sin and make us clean and sparkly like snow!” –Hazel W. Marett How about you? Do you do good things to try to make up for the bad things you’ve done? Trying to cover up sin by your own efforts doesn’t work—the sin is always hiding underneath. You need Jesus. He’s the only one who can wash your sin away. Put your faith in Him and He will remove your sin and make you as clean and pure as fresh snow. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Psalm 51:7 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Let Jesus wash your sin away

Read: Psalms 51:7-10; 103:8-14 “Miles, look! It snowed last night!” Talia called to her brother as she looked out the window. “It’s so gorgeous—all clean and white and sparkly! I just love it, don’t you?” “Oh, yes! It’s sooo beee-yew-tiful!” Miles clasped his hands in mock delight. “I just adore the snow. I think it’s simply marvelous, and I—” Miles’ teasing was cut short by the napkin his sister tried to stuff into his mouth. “All right, you two,” Mom said with a smile. “Get ready for school. I don’t want you to miss your bus.” By dinnertime, the snow had begun to melt. “I hope it snows again tonight,” said Talia as they finished eating. “It was so pretty this morning, but now everything is starting to look dirty again. I think we should have a little snow every night—just enough to cover up the old stuff and keep things looking clean.” “I agree with you,” said Mom. “I think that would be nice.” “Indeed! Oh, absolutely!” said Miles. “The snow is just gorg—auwk!” Talia had clapped her hand over his mouth. Dad smirked. “Okay, you two, that’s enough.” He looked toward the window. “What Talia said actually reminds me of a conversation I had with Mr. Carlson today. I was telling him that when I was growing up, I thought I could cover up the bad things I did by doing good things—much like how new snow covers up old, dirty snow.” “But the dirty snow doesn’t go away. It’s still there and shows up again when the snow starts to melt,” said Miles. “And bad things we’ve done don’t just go away either, even when we do something good.” “That’s right,” Dad said, “and I told Mr. Carlson that every time I thought I was making progress, I’d do something wrong and have to start over again. I finally realized that the good things I did didn’t do anything to get rid of the sin I was trying to cover up and hide. The only way to remove it was to trust in Jesus.” “Right,” said Talia. “Because only Jesus can wash away our sin and make us clean and sparkly like snow!” –Hazel W. Marett How about you? Do you do good things to try to make up for the bad things you’ve done? Trying to cover up sin by your own efforts doesn’t work—the sin is always hiding underneath. You need Jesus. He’s the only one who can wash your sin away. Put your faith in Him and He will remove your sin and make you as clean and pure as fresh snow. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Psalm 51:7 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Let Jesus wash your sin away

The Cover-Up f1dd0dfe-4b6a-48e8-a2a5-ba8a986bae66Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2025) Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2025)cb3768e5-61a9-42f5-80bd-025785425317Sat, 29 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: The Psalms (2025) The Psalms are essential and powerful prayers. Through praying the Psalms, we are giving praise to God and expressing our belief while simultaneously nourishing our faith. In the Psalms, we are reminded of God’s love, faithfulness, and presence, even in the dark moments of our lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2590-2597. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Psalms are essential and powerful prayers. Through praying the Psalms, we are giving praise to God and expressing our belief while simultaneously nourishing our faith. In the Psalms, we are reminded of God’s love, faithfulness, and presence, even in the dark moments of our lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2590-2597. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 333: The Psalms (2025)fd47ce40-5b77-4403-a07f-84162881026dSat, 29 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagswhen the weight isn't yours to carryHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost chats about being spiritually fed and how to know when we aren't locked in with Jesus. When our eyes aren't fixated on Jesus then we inevitably going to look at ourselves. It's in His word that we are encouraged to look to our "pioneer and perfecter of faith." 'I will return to the house I left.' When it arrives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean and put in order. Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation." Matthew 12:44-45  ___________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost chats about being spiritually fed and how to know when we aren't locked in with Jesus. When our eyes aren't fixated on Jesus then we inevitably going to look at ourselves. It's in His word that we are encouraged to look to our "pioneer and perfecter of faith." 'I will return to the house I left.' When it arrives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean and put in order. Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation." Matthew 12:44-45  ___________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullwhen the weight isn't yours to carry8a451ca9-1399-40ff-9b65-cbb1c2d8aa15Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStop Being So Insecure | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB! In today's episode we dive into identity, calling, and what it means to trust God even when we feel insecure or unqualified. We talk about how God sees us, how He moves toward our pain with compassion, and how He leads us into real freedom and transformation. We also share stories about what God has been doing lately, from moments of healing to people experiencing how personally He knows and loves them. This is an honest conversation about breaking agreement with lies, walking in boldness, and remembering that God is with us in every step of the journey. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale.  Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at https://Glorify-app.com/ggb. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at https://GCU.edu/MyOffer. Osea Nourish your skin with clean, clinically tested formulas made from seaweed and active botanicals. Get 10% off your order with code GGB at https://OseaMalibu.com. Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 40% off your first month, only at https://ritual.com/GGB. Smalls Human-grade, fresh cat food delivered straight to your door. Go to https://Smalls.com/GGB to get 60% off your first order + free shipping. Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at https://Zocdoc.com/GGB

Hiiii GGB! In today's episode we dive into identity, calling, and what it means to trust God even when we feel insecure or unqualified. We talk about how God sees us, how He moves toward our pain with compassion, and how He leads us into real freedom and transformation. We also share stories about what God has been doing lately, from moments of healing to people experiencing how personally He knows and loves them. This is an honest conversation about breaking agreement with lies, walking in boldness, and remembering that God is with us in every step of the journey. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale.  Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at https://Glorify-app.com/ggb. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at https://GCU.edu/MyOffer. Osea Nourish your skin with clean, clinically tested formulas made from seaweed and active botanicals. Get 10% off your order with code GGB at https://OseaMalibu.com. Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 40% off your first month, only at https://ritual.com/GGB. Smalls Human-grade, fresh cat food delivered straight to your door. Go to https://Smalls.com/GGB to get 60% off your first order + free shipping. Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at https://Zocdoc.com/GGB

fullStop Being So Insecure | Girls Gone Bible52191fad-c6aa-41b7-97da-9ef160a5c35dFri, 28 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: No.1 Eye Doctor Reveals The Truth About Dark Circles, Diet and Blue Light!Dr Joseph Allen is an American optometrist, clinical educator, and creator of one of the most-watched eye-health channels online. In this Most Replayed Moment, Dr Allen reveals the truth about why we get under-eye bags, dark circles, and puffiness, and some top lifestyle tips for optimal eye health. Could your diet be playing a role, and what are the best foods to eat? Is it safe to gaze at the sun? How detrimental is blue light from your screens? Listen to the full episode with Dr Joseph Allen on The Diary of a CEO below: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/Y8f0QGFXDYb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/Mk0DtyIXDYb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Joseph Allen: https://www.doctoreyehealth.com/

Dr Joseph Allen is an American optometrist, clinical educator, and creator of one of the most-watched eye-health channels online. In this Most Replayed Moment, Dr Allen reveals the truth about why we get under-eye bags, dark circles, and puffiness, and some top lifestyle tips for optimal eye health. Could your diet be playing a role, and what are the best foods to eat? Is it safe to gaze at the sun? How detrimental is blue light from your screens? Listen to the full episode with Dr Joseph Allen on The Diary of a CEO below: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/Y8f0QGFXDYb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/Mk0DtyIXDYb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Joseph Allen: https://www.doctoreyehealth.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: No.1 Eye Doctor Reveals The Truth About Dark Circles, Diet and Blue Light!4368619c-7fc8-45f4-8bc9-a9d15ae7490aFri, 28 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +00001434https://216.73.216.191/allTags Conversations with God Read: Matthew 6:5-13 “Let’s pray,” Mom said, closing the Bible she and Travis had been reading. They were having devotions together, just the two of them, because Dad was out of town. “You pray,” said Travis. “Okay?” “Okay,” said Mom, “but don’t you want to talk to God too?” Travis shook his head. “Not today.” Then he squirmed while Mom prayed aloud, wishing she’d hurry up. God already knows everything, doesn’t He? Travis thought. Why do we have to tell Him all this stuff He already knows? When Travis was playing in his room the next day, he heard Mom’s phone ring. He went on playing until it suddenly occurred to him the phone call might be from his dad. Travis rushed into the kitchen just in time to see Mom put down her phone. “Was that Dad?” he asked. “I want to talk to him. I want to tell him about our ball game and ask him if he’s gotten over his cold.” “He wanted to talk with you too, but there was another call coming in and he had to answer it,” Mom said. “But his cold is much better, and I told him all about the ball game.” “It isn’t the same as me telling him,” Travis said. “And besides, I haven’t talked to him in days. I want to talk to Dad.” “Well, let’s call him back a little later so the two of you can talk,” said Mom. They called Dad that evening, and Travis talked with his father for several minutes. After hanging up, Travis grinned at his mom. “Dad was glad we called back. He said he liked having me tell him about all the stuff I’ve been doing, even though he already knew about it.” “Your father loves to have conversations with you,” said Mom. “And now, let’s have our devotions. After all, our heavenly Father loves to have conversations with us too.” Travis nodded. “I guess He’d like me to tell Him the same stuff I told Dad. He’d like to hear it even though He already knows about it, right?” “He definitely would,” said Mom. “He wants to hear it from you.” –Katherine Adams How about you? When you pray, do you feel like you’re repeating things God already knows? Yes, He does know everything, but He wants you to tell Him about what’s going on in your life. He loves you and wants to be included in your daily routine. You can talk with Him anytime and anywhere throughout your day, but it’s also good to have a special time set aside to pray and listen to what He has to say to you in His Word, the Bible. Today's Key Verse: And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God wants to hear from you

Read: Matthew 6:5-13 “Let’s pray,” Mom said, closing the Bible she and Travis had been reading. They were having devotions together, just the two of them, because Dad was out of town. “You pray,” said Travis. “Okay?” “Okay,” said Mom, “but don’t you want to talk to God too?” Travis shook his head. “Not today.” Then he squirmed while Mom prayed aloud, wishing she’d hurry up. God already knows everything, doesn’t He? Travis thought. Why do we have to tell Him all this stuff He already knows? When Travis was playing in his room the next day, he heard Mom’s phone ring. He went on playing until it suddenly occurred to him the phone call might be from his dad. Travis rushed into the kitchen just in time to see Mom put down her phone. “Was that Dad?” he asked. “I want to talk to him. I want to tell him about our ball game and ask him if he’s gotten over his cold.” “He wanted to talk with you too, but there was another call coming in and he had to answer it,” Mom said. “But his cold is much better, and I told him all about the ball game.” “It isn’t the same as me telling him,” Travis said. “And besides, I haven’t talked to him in days. I want to talk to Dad.” “Well, let’s call him back a little later so the two of you can talk,” said Mom. They called Dad that evening, and Travis talked with his father for several minutes. After hanging up, Travis grinned at his mom. “Dad was glad we called back. He said he liked having me tell him about all the stuff I’ve been doing, even though he already knew about it.” “Your father loves to have conversations with you,” said Mom. “And now, let’s have our devotions. After all, our heavenly Father loves to have conversations with us too.” Travis nodded. “I guess He’d like me to tell Him the same stuff I told Dad. He’d like to hear it even though He already knows about it, right?” “He definitely would,” said Mom. “He wants to hear it from you.” –Katherine Adams How about you? When you pray, do you feel like you’re repeating things God already knows? Yes, He does know everything, but He wants you to tell Him about what’s going on in your life. He loves you and wants to be included in your daily routine. You can talk with Him anytime and anywhere throughout your day, but it’s also good to have a special time set aside to pray and listen to what He has to say to you in His Word, the Bible. Today's Key Verse: And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God wants to hear from you

Conversations with God 60c13c89-d7ce-453d-9d6d-cff5f1d4e09bFri, 28 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2025) Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2025)f16fd822-5223-4e0a-9ca8-a5ba6c6a7aa0Fri, 28 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Prayer Converts Our Heart (2025) The Catechism discusses the significance of prayer beginning with the prophets and their observations about the Temple and ritualism. It is noteworthy that while we must worship the Lord externally, this must be in tandem with prayer and cannot remain external. With Fr. Mike’s insight, we see that our thinking affects how we act, and our behaviors can influence beliefs. Taking this to heart, if we ever feel that we are just “going through the motions”, we should persist and continue praying. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2581-2589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism discusses the significance of prayer beginning with the prophets and their observations about the Temple and ritualism. It is noteworthy that while we must worship the Lord externally, this must be in tandem with prayer and cannot remain external. With Fr. Mike’s insight, we see that our thinking affects how we act, and our behaviors can influence beliefs. Taking this to heart, if we ever feel that we are just “going through the motions”, we should persist and continue praying. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2581-2589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 332: Prayer Converts Our Heart (2025)4e2986aa-67c9-4fa3-bc49-da87b6971c19Fri, 28 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#947 - Luke 16:16-31 – Lazarus and the Rich ManThis episode is part 37 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus tells us a parable about a rich man who goes to hell and a poor man who goes to heaven, but let's us figure out why that may be. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 37 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus tells us a parable about a rich man who goes to hell and a poor man who goes to heaven, but let's us figure out why that may be. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#947 - Luke 16:16-31 – Lazarus and the Rich Manc90b38e9-6b9e-47e0-b531-26c79bd50b7dThu, 27 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000777https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s Not Asking You to Be Successful (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) &quot;God does not ask us to be successful, He asks us to be faithful.&quot; - St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on this quote along with the way St. Mother Teresa lived her life. So often we measure our lives by worldly success, however God wants your faithfulness, not your success. Let us always say, &quot;God let me honor you with my effort.&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;God does not ask us to be successful, He asks us to be faithful.&quot; - St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on this quote along with the way St. Mother Teresa lived her life. So often we measure our lives by worldly success, however God wants your faithfulness, not your success. Let us always say, &quot;God let me honor you with my effort.&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGod’s Not Asking You to Be Successful (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)2beb452f-4738-4b41-a6a6-4aeba9de8f2aThu, 27 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAI Expert: We Have 2 Years Before Everything Changes! We Need To Start Protesting! - Tristan HarrisEx-Google Insider and AI Expert TRISTAN HARRIS reveals how ChatGPT, China, and Elon Musk are racing to build uncontrollable AI, and warns it will blackmail humans, hack democracy, and threaten jobs…by 2027 Tristan Harris is a former Google design ethicist and leading voice from Netflix’s The Social Dilemma. He is also co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, where he advises policymakers, tech leaders, and the public on the risks of AI, algorithmic manipulation, and the global race toward AGI. Please consider sharing this episode widely. Using this link to share the episode will earn you points for every referral, and you’ll unlock prizes as you earn more points: https://doac-perks.com/r/CBjVS1rzbX He explains: ◼️How AI could trigger a global collapse by 2027 if left unchecked ◼️How AI will take 99% of jobs and collapse key industries by 2030 ◼️Why top tech CEOs are quietly meeting to prepare for AI-triggered chaos ◼️How algorithms are hijacking human attention, behavior, and free will ◼️The real reason governments are afraid to regulate OpenAI and Google [00:00] Intro [02:34] I Predicted the Big Change Before Social Media Took Our Attention [08:01] How Social Media Created the Most Anxious and Depressed Generation [13:22] Why AGI Will Displace Everyone [16:04] Are We Close to Getting AGI? [17:25] The Incentives Driving Us Toward a Future We Don't Want [20:11] The People Controlling AI Companies Are Dangerous [23:31] How AI Workers Make AI More Efficient [24:37] The Motivations Behind the AI Moguls [29:34] Elon Warned Us for a Decade — Now He's Part of the Race [34:52] Are You Optimistic About Our Future? [38:11] Sam Altman's Incentives [38:59] AI Will Do Anything for Its Own Survival [46:31] How China Is Approaching AI [48:29] Humanoid Robots Are Being Built Right Now [52:19] What Happens When You Use or Don't Use AI [55:47] We Need a Transition Plan or People Will Starve [01:01:23] Ads [01:02:24] Who Will Pay Us When All Jobs Are Automated? [01:05:48] Will Universal Basic Income Work? [01:09:36] Why You Should Only Vote for Politicians Who Care About AI [01:11:31] What Is the Alternative Path? [01:15:25] Becoming an Advocate to Prevent AI Dangers [01:17:48] Building AI With Humanity's Interests at Heart [01:20:19] Your ChatGPT Is Customised to You [01:21:35] People Using AI as Romantic Companions [01:23:19] AI and the Death of a Teenager [01:25:55] Is AI Psychosis Real? [01:32:01] Why Employees Developing AI Are Leaving Companies [01:35:21] Ads [01:43:43] What We Can Do at Home to Help With These Issues [01:52:35] AI CEOs and Politicians Are Coming [01:56:34] What the Future of Humanoid Robots Will Look Like Follow Tristan: X - https://bit.ly/3LTVLqy Instagram - https://bit.ly/3M0cHeW The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: ExpressVPN - visit https://ExpressVPN.com/DOAC to find out how you can get up to four extra months. Intuit - If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25-30% off.

Ex-Google Insider and AI Expert TRISTAN HARRIS reveals how ChatGPT, China, and Elon Musk are racing to build uncontrollable AI, and warns it will blackmail humans, hack democracy, and threaten jobs…by 2027 Tristan Harris is a former Google design ethicist and leading voice from Netflix’s The Social Dilemma. He is also co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, where he advises policymakers, tech leaders, and the public on the risks of AI, algorithmic manipulation, and the global race toward AGI. Please consider sharing this episode widely. Using this link to share the episode will earn you points for every referral, and you’ll unlock prizes as you earn more points: https://doac-perks.com/r/CBjVS1rzbX He explains: ◼️How AI could trigger a global collapse by 2027 if left unchecked ◼️How AI will take 99% of jobs and collapse key industries by 2030 ◼️Why top tech CEOs are quietly meeting to prepare for AI-triggered chaos ◼️How algorithms are hijacking human attention, behavior, and free will ◼️The real reason governments are afraid to regulate OpenAI and Google [00:00] Intro [02:34] I Predicted the Big Change Before Social Media Took Our Attention [08:01] How Social Media Created the Most Anxious and Depressed Generation [13:22] Why AGI Will Displace Everyone [16:04] Are We Close to Getting AGI? [17:25] The Incentives Driving Us Toward a Future We Don't Want [20:11] The People Controlling AI Companies Are Dangerous [23:31] How AI Workers Make AI More Efficient [24:37] The Motivations Behind the AI Moguls [29:34] Elon Warned Us for a Decade — Now He's Part of the Race [34:52] Are You Optimistic About Our Future? [38:11] Sam Altman's Incentives [38:59] AI Will Do Anything for Its Own Survival [46:31] How China Is Approaching AI [48:29] Humanoid Robots Are Being Built Right Now [52:19] What Happens When You Use or Don't Use AI [55:47] We Need a Transition Plan or People Will Starve [01:01:23] Ads [01:02:24] Who Will Pay Us When All Jobs Are Automated? [01:05:48] Will Universal Basic Income Work? [01:09:36] Why You Should Only Vote for Politicians Who Care About AI [01:11:31] What Is the Alternative Path? [01:15:25] Becoming an Advocate to Prevent AI Dangers [01:17:48] Building AI With Humanity's Interests at Heart [01:20:19] Your ChatGPT Is Customised to You [01:21:35] People Using AI as Romantic Companions [01:23:19] AI and the Death of a Teenager [01:25:55] Is AI Psychosis Real? [01:32:01] Why Employees Developing AI Are Leaving Companies [01:35:21] Ads [01:43:43] What We Can Do at Home to Help With These Issues [01:52:35] AI CEOs and Politicians Are Coming [01:56:34] What the Future of Humanoid Robots Will Look Like Follow Tristan: X - https://bit.ly/3LTVLqy Instagram - https://bit.ly/3M0cHeW The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: ExpressVPN - visit https://ExpressVPN.com/DOAC to find out how you can get up to four extra months. Intuit - If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25-30% off.

fullAI Expert: We Have 2 Years Before Everything Changes! We Need To Start Protesting! - Tristan Harris361bbabf-efe6-43ae-8e53-8dcc2e86181aThu, 27 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +00008552https://216.73.216.191/allTags Sturdy Sandals Read: Deuteronomy 29:2-6 “And I have led you forty years in the wilderness,” Charlotte read aloud from her dad’s Bible. “Your clothes have not worn out on you, and your sandals have not worn out on your feet.” Charlotte looked up. “Those must have been some sandals! My favorite ones only lasted one summer.” “You could have worn them longer,” said Everett. “You just wanted new ones.” “The main point here is that God cares for His people,” Dad said. “He was reminding them to trust Him and be thankful for everything He provided for them—even things they didn’t always notice, like reliable clothing and sandals.” After lunch, Everett took off on his new bike, heading for Liam’s house. Hours later, the two boys wandered into Everett’s kitchen. “Can we have popsicles?” Everett asked. “Okay,” said Dad, “but then it will be time for Liam to get home and for you to put your bike in the garage. It’ll be dark soon.” The boys looked at each other blankly. They’d been tearing around the neighborhood for a while—on foot. “Our bikes!” Everett exclaimed. “We left them at…at…” “At Braden’s house?” asked Liam. “No, I think it was at the park,” said Everett. “Uh-oh,” said Charlotte. “If they’re not locked up, you might not see them again.” “Let’s go!” said Liam, and the boys hurried out to find their bikes. Soon Everett returned. “We found them! Liam rode his home.” “Well, that’s a relief,” said Dad. “Yeah,” said Everett. “It reminds me of the verse we read about God taking care of the Israelites. I think God did the same thing for me and Liam by making sure our bikes didn’t get stolen when we weren’t even thinking about them.” “I think you’re right,” said Dad. “Of course, we need to remember that God taking care of us doesn’t mean difficult things won’t ever happen in our lives—it means that Jesus has saved us from sin and will be with us no matter what happens. But He does provide for us in ways we often don’t notice until later.” “And He wants us to thank Him when we do,” said Everett. “So I’m going to thank Him right now for keeping my bike safe!” –Donna Huisjin How about you? Do you thank God for all He’s done for you? Even things you don’t always think about or notice right away? He provides you with things you need and protects you from things that could go wrong, even when you don’t notice. When you think of something He’s done for you—big or small—thank Him for it! It will help you see even more of His blessings in your life. Today's Key Verse: I have led you forty years in the wilderness. Your clothes have not worn out on you, and your sandals have not worn out on your feet. Deuteronomy 29:5 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Give thanks

Read: Deuteronomy 29:2-6 “And I have led you forty years in the wilderness,” Charlotte read aloud from her dad’s Bible. “Your clothes have not worn out on you, and your sandals have not worn out on your feet.” Charlotte looked up. “Those must have been some sandals! My favorite ones only lasted one summer.” “You could have worn them longer,” said Everett. “You just wanted new ones.” “The main point here is that God cares for His people,” Dad said. “He was reminding them to trust Him and be thankful for everything He provided for them—even things they didn’t always notice, like reliable clothing and sandals.” After lunch, Everett took off on his new bike, heading for Liam’s house. Hours later, the two boys wandered into Everett’s kitchen. “Can we have popsicles?” Everett asked. “Okay,” said Dad, “but then it will be time for Liam to get home and for you to put your bike in the garage. It’ll be dark soon.” The boys looked at each other blankly. They’d been tearing around the neighborhood for a while—on foot. “Our bikes!” Everett exclaimed. “We left them at…at…” “At Braden’s house?” asked Liam. “No, I think it was at the park,” said Everett. “Uh-oh,” said Charlotte. “If they’re not locked up, you might not see them again.” “Let’s go!” said Liam, and the boys hurried out to find their bikes. Soon Everett returned. “We found them! Liam rode his home.” “Well, that’s a relief,” said Dad. “Yeah,” said Everett. “It reminds me of the verse we read about God taking care of the Israelites. I think God did the same thing for me and Liam by making sure our bikes didn’t get stolen when we weren’t even thinking about them.” “I think you’re right,” said Dad. “Of course, we need to remember that God taking care of us doesn’t mean difficult things won’t ever happen in our lives—it means that Jesus has saved us from sin and will be with us no matter what happens. But He does provide for us in ways we often don’t notice until later.” “And He wants us to thank Him when we do,” said Everett. “So I’m going to thank Him right now for keeping my bike safe!” –Donna Huisjin How about you? Do you thank God for all He’s done for you? Even things you don’t always think about or notice right away? He provides you with things you need and protects you from things that could go wrong, even when you don’t notice. When you think of something He’s done for you—big or small—thank Him for it! It will help you see even more of His blessings in your life. Today's Key Verse: I have led you forty years in the wilderness. Your clothes have not worn out on you, and your sandals have not worn out on your feet. Deuteronomy 29:5 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Give thanks

Sturdy Sandals 28bf116f-8b19-4aaa-9cee-d3ff8a4b9502Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2025) In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2025)f475553b-8df2-449c-b34e-801504ebfbf8Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: The Foundations of Prayer (2025) Do we know how to pray? The Catechism depicts Moses learning how to pray and uses this as an example of prayer and relationship with God. The Catechism goes on to talk about David and his experiences with prayer and the Psalms. As Fr. Mike points out, “humility is the foundation of prayer,” and we need honesty, trust, and a willingness to engage in order to pray and approach God as he is. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2574-2580. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Do we know how to pray? The Catechism depicts Moses learning how to pray and uses this as an example of prayer and relationship with God. The Catechism goes on to talk about David and his experiences with prayer and the Psalms. As Fr. Mike points out, “humility is the foundation of prayer,” and we need honesty, trust, and a willingness to engage in order to pray and approach God as he is. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2574-2580. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 331: The Foundations of Prayer (2025)0f7cb782-f8b2-4a7d-b8c6-75c76ca2d6c2Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5 Pillars Every Son Needs From His FatherEvery father faces the immense challenge of shaping his son. In this compelling episode, John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman confront the critical question: How can fathers avoid leaving emotional wounds and instead raise sons who thrive to be men? Discover the five essential needs every son has from his father. Needs that, when neglected, keep a boy from becoming a man. Join us as we unpack these vital lessons that empower fathers to break the cycle of hurt and build a legacy of strength and integrity. We love to answer your questions so please send them to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON SURRENDER, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 33 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every father faces the immense challenge of shaping his son. In this compelling episode, John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman confront the critical question: How can fathers avoid leaving emotional wounds and instead raise sons who thrive to be men? Discover the five essential needs every son has from his father. Needs that, when neglected, keep a boy from becoming a man. Join us as we unpack these vital lessons that empower fathers to break the cycle of hurt and build a legacy of strength and integrity. We love to answer your questions so please send them to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON SURRENDER, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 33 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full5 Pillars Every Son Needs From His Father14fffd48-13c6-4be4-a8f1-86938ed9c08fWed, 26 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +00005457https://216.73.216.191/allTags# 395 : Can Jesus Heal from Far Away?John 4:43–53 In today’s story, Jesus meets a royal official whose young son is gravely ill. The father begs Jesus to come heal him—but instead, Jesus simply says, “Go, your son will live.” At that moment, the man faces a choice: will he demand proof, or trust Jesus’ word alone? Without any signs or dramatic displays, he believes—and begins the long walk home. Along the way, his servants run to meet him with incredible news: his son is healed! This story reminds us that Jesus’ power is not limited by distance or circumstance. His word alone brings life, hope, and healing. Parent Reflection: Faith often grows when we trust before we see. Talk with your child about times they’ve had to believe God’s promises even when they didn’t see the answer right away. You might share a personal story of your own—something you prayed for that required patience and trust. ---------------- 🎁 Be part of what makes this podcast possible! Visit ⁠KidsBibleStories.com⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan ✨ Plus, don’t miss Kids Bible Stories Bedtime and Kids Bible Stories Español — both free wherever you listen! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠Learn more about advertising here.

John 4:43–53 In today’s story, Jesus meets a royal official whose young son is gravely ill. The father begs Jesus to come heal him—but instead, Jesus simply says, “Go, your son will live.” At that moment, the man faces a choice: will he demand proof, or trust Jesus’ word alone? Without any signs or dramatic displays, he believes—and begins the long walk home. Along the way, his servants run to meet him with incredible news: his son is healed! This story reminds us that Jesus’ power is not limited by distance or circumstance. His word alone brings life, hope, and healing. Parent Reflection: Faith often grows when we trust before we see. Talk with your child about times they’ve had to believe God’s promises even when they didn’t see the answer right away. You might share a personal story of your own—something you prayed for that required patience and trust. ---------------- 🎁 Be part of what makes this podcast possible! Visit ⁠KidsBibleStories.com⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan ✨ Plus, don’t miss Kids Bible Stories Bedtime and Kids Bible Stories Español — both free wherever you listen! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠Learn more about advertising here.

full# 395 : Can Jesus Heal from Far Away?f2fcd9a3-4cae-4fd0-8813-eb2af887c7dcWed, 26 Nov 2025 11:02:00 +00001060https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2-Case #16- "A Mother's Love"- PT 1When a young woman dedicates her life to Christ, the celebration is short lived as a long dormant darkness emerges, hellbent on fighting her every step of the way. Thank you to our sponsors. FountofGrace.com- use our promo code EXFILES for free domestic shipping through 12/20. Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.” Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/EXFILES to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code EXFILES. Start saving money today. Check out- rocketmoney.com/exfiles  Follow us on the Gram! @TheBethea, @ExorcistFiles See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When a young woman dedicates her life to Christ, the celebration is short lived as a long dormant darkness emerges, hellbent on fighting her every step of the way. Thank you to our sponsors. FountofGrace.com- use our promo code EXFILES for free domestic shipping through 12/20. Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.” Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/EXFILES to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code EXFILES. Start saving money today. Check out- rocketmoney.com/exfiles  Follow us on the Gram! @TheBethea, @ExorcistFiles See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullS2-Case #16- "A Mother's Love"- PT 136dab18d-247f-4f0c-925b-021bbcf29efcWed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Peer Pressure Read: Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Titus 2:11-14 “It’s okay, just go ahead and grab them. No one’s looking!” Maggie was at the arcade for Leah’s birthday party. Maggie and all Leah’s friends were running around playing games, winning tickets, and having a great time. That is, until Leah noticed the little door to one of the games was slightly open. One of the arcade employees had opened it to refill the tickets and forgot to close it, leaving the tickets unguarded! Leah came up to her friends with a huge armful of tickets. “Heyyy, look what I got!” she sang happily. “Whoa, no way! How’d you get all those?” one of her friends asked. Leah led the way and pointed to the game with the open ticket door. One by one, her friends ran to grab tickets while the other girls stood guard to make sure no one saw what they were doing. When everyone had gotten tickets, they encouraged Maggie to do the same. “That’s okay,” Maggie said. “I don’t need any. That’s stealing.” “It’s not stealing,” they argued. “The employee should’ve shut the door if he didn’t want us grabbing tickets.” Maggie knew it wasn’t the right thing to do, but…everyone else had done it! And she did really want those tickets. So with her friends blocking her from the view of any onlookers, Maggie went and grabbed some tickets from the game. Later, when Maggie’s mom came to pick her up from the party, Mom said, “Wow! You got a lot of prizes there.” “Yeah…” Maggie mumbled as her guilty conscience set in. “But I didn’t really earn them, Mom.” And she told her mom what had happened. “It can be hard to do the right thing, especially when everyone else is doing something you know is wrong,” Mom told her. “But we can trust God to help us do the right thing. I’m really thankful God forgives us for our mistakes when we confess our sins to Him, because we all mess up. Because of Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross, God forgives all our sins.” Mom put an arm around Maggie. “Let’s go tell the arcade employees what happened. And let’s be thankful for God’s gift of forgiveness and trust Him to help us when we’re tempted to do the wrong thing.” –Elizabeth Cooper How about you? Do you struggle with peer pressure? When others are doing something wrong, are you tempted to do what they’re doing? When you feel tempted to do the wrong thing, pray to God and trust Him to give you strength to do what is right. If you mess up and do the wrong thing, confess your sin to God and know that He always forgives us when we make mistakes. Today's Key Verse: God is faithful…When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God helps us do the right thing

Read: Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Titus 2:11-14 “It’s okay, just go ahead and grab them. No one’s looking!” Maggie was at the arcade for Leah’s birthday party. Maggie and all Leah’s friends were running around playing games, winning tickets, and having a great time. That is, until Leah noticed the little door to one of the games was slightly open. One of the arcade employees had opened it to refill the tickets and forgot to close it, leaving the tickets unguarded! Leah came up to her friends with a huge armful of tickets. “Heyyy, look what I got!” she sang happily. “Whoa, no way! How’d you get all those?” one of her friends asked. Leah led the way and pointed to the game with the open ticket door. One by one, her friends ran to grab tickets while the other girls stood guard to make sure no one saw what they were doing. When everyone had gotten tickets, they encouraged Maggie to do the same. “That’s okay,” Maggie said. “I don’t need any. That’s stealing.” “It’s not stealing,” they argued. “The employee should’ve shut the door if he didn’t want us grabbing tickets.” Maggie knew it wasn’t the right thing to do, but…everyone else had done it! And she did really want those tickets. So with her friends blocking her from the view of any onlookers, Maggie went and grabbed some tickets from the game. Later, when Maggie’s mom came to pick her up from the party, Mom said, “Wow! You got a lot of prizes there.” “Yeah…” Maggie mumbled as her guilty conscience set in. “But I didn’t really earn them, Mom.” And she told her mom what had happened. “It can be hard to do the right thing, especially when everyone else is doing something you know is wrong,” Mom told her. “But we can trust God to help us do the right thing. I’m really thankful God forgives us for our mistakes when we confess our sins to Him, because we all mess up. Because of Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross, God forgives all our sins.” Mom put an arm around Maggie. “Let’s go tell the arcade employees what happened. And let’s be thankful for God’s gift of forgiveness and trust Him to help us when we’re tempted to do the wrong thing.” –Elizabeth Cooper How about you? Do you struggle with peer pressure? When others are doing something wrong, are you tempted to do what they’re doing? When you feel tempted to do the wrong thing, pray to God and trust Him to give you strength to do what is right. If you mess up and do the wrong thing, confess your sin to God and know that He always forgives us when we make mistakes. Today's Key Verse: God is faithful…When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God helps us do the right thing

Peer Pressure d4b7ddef-1ed1-4983-ab4e-bb7784653562Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2025)1a172b8a-2aba-462d-bfa2-c284c4d64cf5Wed, 26 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: The Revelation of Prayer (2025) As the Catechism reveals, we are made for worship and called to a relationship with the Lord through prayer. God is the initiator and wants us to walk with him as he “tirelessly calls each person to the mysterious encounter known as prayer.” Fr. Mike reminds us that just like Abraham in the Old Testament, the more we get to know the Lord through prayer, the more we become like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2566-2573. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As the Catechism reveals, we are made for worship and called to a relationship with the Lord through prayer. God is the initiator and wants us to walk with him as he “tirelessly calls each person to the mysterious encounter known as prayer.” Fr. Mike reminds us that just like Abraham in the Old Testament, the more we get to know the Lord through prayer, the more we become like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2566-2573. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 330: The Revelation of Prayer (2025)b267c343-c437-4bc4-ac32-0066d83a4eeaWed, 26 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Bright Light Read: Matthew 5:14-16 “What are you doing, Dad?” asked Elijah. “Mom and I decided we’d like a window here in this wall, so I’m measuring and marking where I need to cut the hole for it.” Dad carefully drew lines where he planned to cut. “Why do you want a window there?” asked Elijah as he helped Dad with the tape measure. “You want to see the garage next door while you eat?” “The view may not be so great, but just wait and see what a difference a window makes,” Dad said as he put the tape measure back into his toolbox. The next day, Dad carefully cut a hole in the wall and fit a new window into place. “Wow!” Elijah said as he came into the room. “I think I like having a window there after all. The view is better than I thought it would be. We can see sky, trees, birds, some of the lawn—and as expected, we also have a really good view of the side of the Wilsons’ garage.” He smiled. “But you know the best thing of all about this new window?” “What’s that?” asked Dad. “It’s so much brighter in here! When it’s sunny outside, I could probably do my homework without turning a light on.” “Quite different, isn’t it?” Dad stood back and admired the window. “Did you know that we should be like this window?” “How do we do that?” asked Elijah. “Well, the window lets light into our house, and we can bring Jesus’s light into the lives of others,” Dad explained. “I can see the light that comes through the window,” said Elijah. “But you can’t really see the light Jesus gives, can you?” “In a way, you can,” said Dad. “Like when you invited Sam over when he first moved here and didn’t know anyone, and he started coming to church with us. Or when you volunteered to walk Mr. Freeman’s dog when he was sick instead of playing with your friends after school.” “You mean I was shining Jesus’s light when I did those things?” Elijah asked. Dad nodded. “When you treat others with the love of Jesus by showing you care about them, that’s a bright light that helps people see who He is.” –Diana M. Martin How about you? How can you share the light of Jesus with others? You can shine His light in a dark and hurting world by telling others about Him and showing them His love. By sharing what He’s done for you and treating others with kindness and care, you can brighten people’s lives and show them who Jesus is and how much He loves them—and help them want to know Him the way you do. Today's Key Verse: Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Share Jesus’s light with others

Read: Matthew 5:14-16 “What are you doing, Dad?” asked Elijah. “Mom and I decided we’d like a window here in this wall, so I’m measuring and marking where I need to cut the hole for it.” Dad carefully drew lines where he planned to cut. “Why do you want a window there?” asked Elijah as he helped Dad with the tape measure. “You want to see the garage next door while you eat?” “The view may not be so great, but just wait and see what a difference a window makes,” Dad said as he put the tape measure back into his toolbox. The next day, Dad carefully cut a hole in the wall and fit a new window into place. “Wow!” Elijah said as he came into the room. “I think I like having a window there after all. The view is better than I thought it would be. We can see sky, trees, birds, some of the lawn—and as expected, we also have a really good view of the side of the Wilsons’ garage.” He smiled. “But you know the best thing of all about this new window?” “What’s that?” asked Dad. “It’s so much brighter in here! When it’s sunny outside, I could probably do my homework without turning a light on.” “Quite different, isn’t it?” Dad stood back and admired the window. “Did you know that we should be like this window?” “How do we do that?” asked Elijah. “Well, the window lets light into our house, and we can bring Jesus’s light into the lives of others,” Dad explained. “I can see the light that comes through the window,” said Elijah. “But you can’t really see the light Jesus gives, can you?” “In a way, you can,” said Dad. “Like when you invited Sam over when he first moved here and didn’t know anyone, and he started coming to church with us. Or when you volunteered to walk Mr. Freeman’s dog when he was sick instead of playing with your friends after school.” “You mean I was shining Jesus’s light when I did those things?” Elijah asked. Dad nodded. “When you treat others with the love of Jesus by showing you care about them, that’s a bright light that helps people see who He is.” –Diana M. Martin How about you? How can you share the light of Jesus with others? You can shine His light in a dark and hurting world by telling others about Him and showing them His love. By sharing what He’s done for you and treating others with kindness and care, you can brighten people’s lives and show them who Jesus is and how much He loves them—and help them want to know Him the way you do. Today's Key Verse: Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Share Jesus’s light with others

Bright Light a3784550-c195-44aa-a56e-6a57a190c88eTue, 25 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2025)4e90da55-3864-424c-a109-048a74eb19b3Tue, 25 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Gift of Prayer (2025) St. Thérèse said that “prayer is a surge of the heart.” Do we pray from our pride or from a place of humility? The Catechism tells us that “humility is the foundation of prayer.” In humility we can feel God’s thirst for us, accept his gift of prayer, and pray to him from our heart. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2558-2565. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

St. Thérèse said that “prayer is a surge of the heart.” Do we pray from our pride or from a place of humility? The Catechism tells us that “humility is the foundation of prayer.” In humility we can feel God’s thirst for us, accept his gift of prayer, and pray to him from our heart. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2558-2565. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 329: The Gift of Prayer (2025)a4fbbae7-4689-44f1-bfbd-797d236d9c0bTue, 25 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags263 - Remain True with Anthony FredaSometimes it's easy to be a Christian in society - but not really in these times. There are many men I know who are struggling to balance their faith and their public careers. Living in a society that is moving away from traditional Christian values means that we will come into a conflict. How we react to that defines who and what we become next. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Anthony Freda shares his story of how his career and desires to do great art came into conflict with the forces of the world. He talks about lessons he's learned and ways he's grown along the way. It's a story we can all connect to - even us engineers. :) You can read more about Anthony on his website. Also if you struggle with it, consider my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

Sometimes it's easy to be a Christian in society - but not really in these times. There are many men I know who are struggling to balance their faith and their public careers. Living in a society that is moving away from traditional Christian values means that we will come into a conflict. How we react to that defines who and what we become next. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Anthony Freda shares his story of how his career and desires to do great art came into conflict with the forces of the world. He talks about lessons he's learned and ways he's grown along the way. It's a story we can all connect to - even us engineers. :) You can read more about Anthony on his website. Also if you struggle with it, consider my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full263 - Remain True with Anthony Fredafdfaca35-83f5-407f-bc2d-9292bd74b46bMon, 24 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsInsulin Doctor: This Is The First Sign Of Dementia! The Shocking Link Between Keto & Brain Decline!No.1 Keto Doctor DR. ANNETTE BOSWORTH reveals how to reverse insulin resistance, cut belly fat, avoid early dementia, why eating late spikes glucose, and the sardine-only reset for ketosis. Dr Annette Bosworth, commonly known as Dr Boz, is an internal medicine doctor with over 2 decades of experience, who helps reverse medical problems through healthy Keto living. She educates the audience on her YouTube platform ‘Dr Boz’ and is the bestselling author of several books, including, ‘KetoCONTINUUM: Consistently Keto Diet for Life’.   She explains: ◼️How keto done wrong can actually damage your brain ◼️The fastest way to generate ketones and reduce inflammation ◼️Why breakfast is the most dangerous meal for insulin resistance ◼️The simple test that tells you if your brain is running on fat or sugar ◼️The science behind the “Dr. Boz Ratio” and how it predicts healing (00:00) Intro (02:16) What Made You Who You Are Today? (03:23) Medicine 2.0 (Fixing) vs Medicine 3.0 (Preventing) (04:17) Predicting Chronic Illness 10 Years Before You Get It (08:29) Best Time to Eat (13:05) The Biggest Issue With Insulin Resistance (14:27) Scary Signs You Have Excess Insulin (18:35) Check for Skin Tags and Hairless Toes (20:42) My Patients Reversed Grey Hair on Keto (21:40) How to Measure Your Ketone Levels (23:15) Benefits of Being in Ketosis (25:19) Brain Differences on a Keto Diet vs Not (27:38) How Long Did It Take Annette to Achieve Ketosis? (31:14) Weightlifting on Keto (32:38) Improvements in Strength and Power (34:16) Can Keto Help Neurodegenerative Diseases? (38:39) Testing Steve's Ketones and Blood Sugar (41:06) Testing Dr. Boz's Ketones (42:37) How Cortisol Affects Metabolism (43:41) Jack's Ketone Levels (45:13) Do I Need to Fully Cut Carbs? (46:27) My Mum's Cancer Journey (47:32) 12 Steps to Get Into a Consistent Ketogenic State (51:33) The Difference Between Men and Women on Keto (54:49) The Sardines Challenge to Start Keto (57:31) What Macros Do I Need to Get Into Ketosis? (58:07) Grocery List for a Keto Diet (59:15) What About Net Carbs? (59:36) Woman Who Ate Only Sardines for 30 Days (1:02:58) Will High Fat Affect the Gut Microbiome? (1:06:56) Will My Microbiome Be Diverse Enough on Keto? (1:07:36) The Role of Vitamin D (1:08:33) Lowering Insulin for Higher Vitamin D (1:09:49) Ads (1:10:43) Magnesium (1:11:43) Omega-3 (1:11:54) Taking Exogenous Ketones (1:12:24) Exogenous Ketones vs Ketones Produced in the Body (1:14:32) Putting My Mum on Keto When She Was Dying of Cancer (1:20:41) Will This Reverse Cancer? (1:22:55) Methylene Blue (1:24:47) Do You Take Creatine? (1:27:01) GLP-1 Natural Alternatives (1:28:55) How to Stop Cravings (1:31:45) How to Keep People Motivated With Their Health Journey (1:32:57) Ads (1:35:08) They Tried to Sue Me for Fraud (1:46:54) What Helps You Find Inner Peace in Stressful Moments Follow Dr Boz: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4pjpvvs YouTube - https://bit.ly/4p9b5ha  Website - https://bit.ly/3X0aHWo  You can purchase Dr Boz’s book, ‘KetoCONTINUUM’, here: https://amzn.to/49YxIQZ  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett

No.1 Keto Doctor DR. ANNETTE BOSWORTH reveals how to reverse insulin resistance, cut belly fat, avoid early dementia, why eating late spikes glucose, and the sardine-only reset for ketosis. Dr Annette Bosworth, commonly known as Dr Boz, is an internal medicine doctor with over 2 decades of experience, who helps reverse medical problems through healthy Keto living. She educates the audience on her YouTube platform ‘Dr Boz’ and is the bestselling author of several books, including, ‘KetoCONTINUUM: Consistently Keto Diet for Life’.   She explains: ◼️How keto done wrong can actually damage your brain ◼️The fastest way to generate ketones and reduce inflammation ◼️Why breakfast is the most dangerous meal for insulin resistance ◼️The simple test that tells you if your brain is running on fat or sugar ◼️The science behind the “Dr. Boz Ratio” and how it predicts healing (00:00) Intro (02:16) What Made You Who You Are Today? (03:23) Medicine 2.0 (Fixing) vs Medicine 3.0 (Preventing) (04:17) Predicting Chronic Illness 10 Years Before You Get It (08:29) Best Time to Eat (13:05) The Biggest Issue With Insulin Resistance (14:27) Scary Signs You Have Excess Insulin (18:35) Check for Skin Tags and Hairless Toes (20:42) My Patients Reversed Grey Hair on Keto (21:40) How to Measure Your Ketone Levels (23:15) Benefits of Being in Ketosis (25:19) Brain Differences on a Keto Diet vs Not (27:38) How Long Did It Take Annette to Achieve Ketosis? (31:14) Weightlifting on Keto (32:38) Improvements in Strength and Power (34:16) Can Keto Help Neurodegenerative Diseases? (38:39) Testing Steve's Ketones and Blood Sugar (41:06) Testing Dr. Boz's Ketones (42:37) How Cortisol Affects Metabolism (43:41) Jack's Ketone Levels (45:13) Do I Need to Fully Cut Carbs? (46:27) My Mum's Cancer Journey (47:32) 12 Steps to Get Into a Consistent Ketogenic State (51:33) The Difference Between Men and Women on Keto (54:49) The Sardines Challenge to Start Keto (57:31) What Macros Do I Need to Get Into Ketosis? (58:07) Grocery List for a Keto Diet (59:15) What About Net Carbs? (59:36) Woman Who Ate Only Sardines for 30 Days (1:02:58) Will High Fat Affect the Gut Microbiome? (1:06:56) Will My Microbiome Be Diverse Enough on Keto? (1:07:36) The Role of Vitamin D (1:08:33) Lowering Insulin for Higher Vitamin D (1:09:49) Ads (1:10:43) Magnesium (1:11:43) Omega-3 (1:11:54) Taking Exogenous Ketones (1:12:24) Exogenous Ketones vs Ketones Produced in the Body (1:14:32) Putting My Mum on Keto When She Was Dying of Cancer (1:20:41) Will This Reverse Cancer? (1:22:55) Methylene Blue (1:24:47) Do You Take Creatine? (1:27:01) GLP-1 Natural Alternatives (1:28:55) How to Stop Cravings (1:31:45) How to Keep People Motivated With Their Health Journey (1:32:57) Ads (1:35:08) They Tried to Sue Me for Fraud (1:46:54) What Helps You Find Inner Peace in Stressful Moments Follow Dr Boz: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4pjpvvs YouTube - https://bit.ly/4p9b5ha  Website - https://bit.ly/3X0aHWo  You can purchase Dr Boz’s book, ‘KetoCONTINUUM’, here: https://amzn.to/49YxIQZ  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett

fullInsulin Doctor: This Is The First Sign Of Dementia! The Shocking Link Between Keto & Brain Decline!bb9365b3-2f0e-474a-834a-b910b8908ba9Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +00006711https://216.73.216.191/allTags God’s Colorful World Read: Acts 10:28, 34-35; Revelation 7:9-10 “What color should I use next in this afghan, Melanie?” Aunt Lizzy asked as she finished knitting with yellow yarn. “Use the purple yarn!” said Melanie. “That’s going to be so pretty when it’s finished. It has so many different colors.” Aunt Lizzy nodded. “Yes, and a lot of different kinds of stitches too.” She began adding the purple yarn. “How’s school going this year, Melanie?” “Pretty good. There are a few new kids in our class this year. Miguel is from Honduras. He’s nice, but he doesn’t know English all that well yet, and some of the kids laugh at him when he says things in Spanish instead. There’s also a new girl from Vietnam—Anh. She brings really interesting food for lunch, but some of the kids make fun of it. And Zahid is new too. He moved here from the Middle East, and he’s been having a hard time making friends.” “Hmm,” said Aunt Lizzy. “It sounds like some of the kids at your school think it’s okay to make fun of people for being different. I wonder if they’ve thought about how different they would seem if they went to the places Miguel, Anh, and Zahid are from.” She paused. “Melanie, if God were making an afghan, do you think He’d use just one color or a bunch of colors?” Melanie looked at her aunt in surprise. “Well, I’m sure it’d be pretty either way, but…” She hesitated. “God used lots of colors in nature, so I think He’d do the same in an afghan. All the colors make it extra pretty and more interesting.” Aunt Lizzy smiled. “I think so too. After all, He used many different colors and patterns when he made plants and animals—and people!” “You mean like those kids at school who get teased?” Melanie asked. “Yes,” said Aunt Lizzy. “God made every person in His image and loves them all—enough to send His Son to die on the cross for their sins. Instead of avoiding or making fun of people from other places or cultures, He wants us to embrace them and point them to Jesus, who gave His life so people from all over the world could worship Him together one day in heaven.” –Teresa M. Beverly How about you? Do you enjoy having friends who are different from you? Or do you avoid or make fun of anyone who doesn’t look, speak, or act like you? Each person in every part of the world is made in God’s image, and He loves them all. Together we display His creativity and point to the great love Jesus showed us all by dying for our sins. When you encounter people who are different from you, appreciate them and show them God’s love. Today's Key Verse: God began by making one man, and from him he made all the different people who live everywhere in the world. Acts 17:26 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Embrace differences in people

Read: Acts 10:28, 34-35; Revelation 7:9-10 “What color should I use next in this afghan, Melanie?” Aunt Lizzy asked as she finished knitting with yellow yarn. “Use the purple yarn!” said Melanie. “That’s going to be so pretty when it’s finished. It has so many different colors.” Aunt Lizzy nodded. “Yes, and a lot of different kinds of stitches too.” She began adding the purple yarn. “How’s school going this year, Melanie?” “Pretty good. There are a few new kids in our class this year. Miguel is from Honduras. He’s nice, but he doesn’t know English all that well yet, and some of the kids laugh at him when he says things in Spanish instead. There’s also a new girl from Vietnam—Anh. She brings really interesting food for lunch, but some of the kids make fun of it. And Zahid is new too. He moved here from the Middle East, and he’s been having a hard time making friends.” “Hmm,” said Aunt Lizzy. “It sounds like some of the kids at your school think it’s okay to make fun of people for being different. I wonder if they’ve thought about how different they would seem if they went to the places Miguel, Anh, and Zahid are from.” She paused. “Melanie, if God were making an afghan, do you think He’d use just one color or a bunch of colors?” Melanie looked at her aunt in surprise. “Well, I’m sure it’d be pretty either way, but…” She hesitated. “God used lots of colors in nature, so I think He’d do the same in an afghan. All the colors make it extra pretty and more interesting.” Aunt Lizzy smiled. “I think so too. After all, He used many different colors and patterns when he made plants and animals—and people!” “You mean like those kids at school who get teased?” Melanie asked. “Yes,” said Aunt Lizzy. “God made every person in His image and loves them all—enough to send His Son to die on the cross for their sins. Instead of avoiding or making fun of people from other places or cultures, He wants us to embrace them and point them to Jesus, who gave His life so people from all over the world could worship Him together one day in heaven.” –Teresa M. Beverly How about you? Do you enjoy having friends who are different from you? Or do you avoid or make fun of anyone who doesn’t look, speak, or act like you? Each person in every part of the world is made in God’s image, and He loves them all. Together we display His creativity and point to the great love Jesus showed us all by dying for our sins. When you encounter people who are different from you, appreciate them and show them God’s love. Today's Key Verse: God began by making one man, and from him he made all the different people who live everywhere in the world. Acts 17:26 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Embrace differences in people

God’s Colorful World bfbc4ea4-4110-4c9c-8848-3a77791b87a1Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2025)eb40fa1b-f2d0-4161-bfd3-b4f664d2398cMon, 24 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: How We Pray (Part 4 Intro w/ Sr. Miriam James Heidland) (2025) In this fourth and final pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we learn how to take everything we’ve absorbed this year and apply it to our relationship with God through prayer. Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about how to pray, some common obstacles to prayer, and some of the incredible fruits of prayer that await us if we put the next thirty-seven days of guidance into action. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this fourth and final pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we learn how to take everything we’ve absorbed this year and apply it to our relationship with God through prayer. Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about how to pray, some common obstacles to prayer, and some of the incredible fruits of prayer that await us if we put the next thirty-seven days of guidance into action. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 328: How We Pray (Part 4 Intro w/ Sr. Miriam James Heidland) (2025)a771af9b-fabd-4fb8-afe4-d3905fd368d1Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Sneaky Stained Glass Read: Proverbs 3:5-8; John 1:9-14 As Peter, Calvin, and Esther waited for their dad after church, they looked out at the parking lot through the stained glass windows near the back of the sanctuary. “I see our car,” said Calvin. “It’s green.” Esther disagreed. “No, it’s not. It’s yellow.” “You’re both wrong,” said Peter. “It’s blue.” Just then, Dad walked up. “What’s going on?” he asked. “We’re talking about the color of our car,” said Peter. “It’s blue, right?” “No, green!” said Calvin. Esther giggled. “No, yellow!” Dad laughed and looked out another windowpane. “Looks purple to me.” As they went out and got into their white car, Dad said, “Okay, kids, let’s think about something. Why did each of us see our car as a different color even though it was white all along?” “Because we were each looking through a different color glass,” answered Calvin. Dad nodded. “Right. Each of us had a different view of the car, but we were all wrong. And each person has their own worldview, or how they see life and determine what’s true. The thing is, we can’t see anything the right way without God. Anyone looking at the world without the truth of His Word, the Bible, sees it as though they’re looking through sneaky stained-glass windows that don’t show things as they truly are.” “Is that why some of the things people say are true sound like they could be right, even though they don’t match what God says in the Bible?” asked Esther. “Because they’re trying to see the truth, but the way they’re looking at it—their worldview—is wrong?” “Yes,” Dad said as he turned onto their street. “All people are sinners, so our judgments about what is right and wrong are often pretty skewed—like we’re looking through a window that makes everything a different color. But God is outside the window, and He sees things exactly as they are. That’s why the only way we can know what’s true is by trusting in Jesus, who came to save us from sin and open our eyes to God’s truth. Only by putting our faith in Him and using His Word as our window can we have the right view—God’s view—of what’s true.” –Faith Alessio How about you? Do you ever wonder what’s really true? It can be confusing because every person views the world differently. God is the only one who sees everything clearly, and He tells us what’s true in the Bible. He also sent us His Son, Jesus, who came to show us the truth of who God is and how much we need Him to save us. When you trust in Jesus and look at everything through the window of His Word, He will show you what is true. Today's Key Verse: Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus shows us what’s true

Read: Proverbs 3:5-8; John 1:9-14 As Peter, Calvin, and Esther waited for their dad after church, they looked out at the parking lot through the stained glass windows near the back of the sanctuary. “I see our car,” said Calvin. “It’s green.” Esther disagreed. “No, it’s not. It’s yellow.” “You’re both wrong,” said Peter. “It’s blue.” Just then, Dad walked up. “What’s going on?” he asked. “We’re talking about the color of our car,” said Peter. “It’s blue, right?” “No, green!” said Calvin. Esther giggled. “No, yellow!” Dad laughed and looked out another windowpane. “Looks purple to me.” As they went out and got into their white car, Dad said, “Okay, kids, let’s think about something. Why did each of us see our car as a different color even though it was white all along?” “Because we were each looking through a different color glass,” answered Calvin. Dad nodded. “Right. Each of us had a different view of the car, but we were all wrong. And each person has their own worldview, or how they see life and determine what’s true. The thing is, we can’t see anything the right way without God. Anyone looking at the world without the truth of His Word, the Bible, sees it as though they’re looking through sneaky stained-glass windows that don’t show things as they truly are.” “Is that why some of the things people say are true sound like they could be right, even though they don’t match what God says in the Bible?” asked Esther. “Because they’re trying to see the truth, but the way they’re looking at it—their worldview—is wrong?” “Yes,” Dad said as he turned onto their street. “All people are sinners, so our judgments about what is right and wrong are often pretty skewed—like we’re looking through a window that makes everything a different color. But God is outside the window, and He sees things exactly as they are. That’s why the only way we can know what’s true is by trusting in Jesus, who came to save us from sin and open our eyes to God’s truth. Only by putting our faith in Him and using His Word as our window can we have the right view—God’s view—of what’s true.” –Faith Alessio How about you? Do you ever wonder what’s really true? It can be confusing because every person views the world differently. God is the only one who sees everything clearly, and He tells us what’s true in the Bible. He also sent us His Son, Jesus, who came to show us the truth of who God is and how much we need Him to save us. When you trust in Jesus and look at everything through the window of His Word, He will show you what is true. Today's Key Verse: Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus shows us what’s true

Sneaky Stained Glass 9c840987-3481-4138-a213-f1b5a9df6166Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2025) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2025)28332da0-d0d2-497b-a2b4-76002af5a8e9Sun, 23 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Poverty of Heart (2025) Where should we find consolation? It&#39;s essential to remember that our ultimate goal and true source of happiness is God. With this in mind, Fr. Mike emphasizes the need to detach ourselves from worldly possessions and strive to be channels of God&#39;s grace. By doing so, when we receive blessings, we can in turn become a blessing to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2544-2557. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Where should we find consolation? It&#39;s essential to remember that our ultimate goal and true source of happiness is God. With this in mind, Fr. Mike emphasizes the need to detach ourselves from worldly possessions and strive to be channels of God&#39;s grace. By doing so, when we receive blessings, we can in turn become a blessing to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2544-2557. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 327: Poverty of Heart (2025)c8c335a2-f45e-4c85-a2a4-fecf412db7cfSun, 23 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/23/25 The Moment of Victory Homily from The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. The moment of victory is the moment of vulnerability. We often think that we win by being strong, or beautiful, or clever, or powerful. But Christ wins by another means. Christ the King, Lord of the Universe wins by choosing to empty Himself of all that we think we need to win. Mass Readings from November 23, 2025: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43

Homily from The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. The moment of victory is the moment of vulnerability. We often think that we win by being strong, or beautiful, or clever, or powerful. But Christ wins by another means. Christ the King, Lord of the Universe wins by choosing to empty Himself of all that we think we need to win. Mass Readings from November 23, 2025: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43

full11/23/25 The Moment of Victory39e74273-d281-4fae-b449-4d73992f2236Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Best Friends Read: John 15:12-15; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 “Mom, it’s going to be so great having Piper live right across the street!” Ava said as she got ready to go help her best friend’s family move things into their new house. “Now we can sit together on the school bus and go to each other’s houses all the time. And pizza is her favorite food, just like mine!” Mom smiled as she took a pizza out of the oven. “It’s nice that you and Piper have so much in common.” Ava nodded. “We’re going to do everything together.” The next day Ava came storming into the house. “Piper isn’t my best friend anymore,” she said. “I went over to see if she could play and found out she was off playing tennis with Lucy.” “Oh, Ava,” said Mom. “It’s nice that you two are friends, but you need other friends too. Lucy and Piper like tennis, and you don’t.” “I don’t care,” said Ava. “Best friends always stick together!” At dinner that evening, Ava was surprised to see spaghetti on her parents’ plates and pizza from the day before on her own. “Where’s my spaghetti?” she asked. “Since pizza is your favorite food, I decided you could have it for every meal,” Mom told her. Dad nodded. “Mom says you can even have it for breakfast every day. Isn’t that great?” “I don’t want pizza all the time,” Ava said. “I like other things too.” She frowned. “Why are you doing this?” Mom smiled. “Well, I was hoping it would help you see that variety is a good thing—not only in meals but also in friendships. Piper needs the freedom to have more than just one friend, and you do too. The Bible tells us to love our friends, but the way you’re treating Piper isn’t very loving at all—it’s selfish.” “Mom’s right, Ava,” said Dad. “After all, Jesus didn’t spend all His time with just one person—if He had, others wouldn’t have known that He was the Son of God who had come to save them. How can you be like Jesus and reach out to someone who needs a friend?” Ava thought about it. “Maybe I’ll invite Cassie over to watch a movie, if that’s okay.” “That’s fine,” said Mom. “But first you need to eat some spaghetti!” –Ruth McQuilkin How about you? Do you get jealous if your best friend has other friends? It’s good to have a close friend you want to spend time with, but both of you need to spend time with other friends too. The mark of real friendship is love for each other, and love means giving your friend the freedom to form friendships with others. You need other friends too—and they need you! How can you show someone Jesus’s love by being a friend to them? Today's Key Verse: A friend loves at all times. Proverbs 17:17 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Enjoy many friends

Read: John 15:12-15; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 “Mom, it’s going to be so great having Piper live right across the street!” Ava said as she got ready to go help her best friend’s family move things into their new house. “Now we can sit together on the school bus and go to each other’s houses all the time. And pizza is her favorite food, just like mine!” Mom smiled as she took a pizza out of the oven. “It’s nice that you and Piper have so much in common.” Ava nodded. “We’re going to do everything together.” The next day Ava came storming into the house. “Piper isn’t my best friend anymore,” she said. “I went over to see if she could play and found out she was off playing tennis with Lucy.” “Oh, Ava,” said Mom. “It’s nice that you two are friends, but you need other friends too. Lucy and Piper like tennis, and you don’t.” “I don’t care,” said Ava. “Best friends always stick together!” At dinner that evening, Ava was surprised to see spaghetti on her parents’ plates and pizza from the day before on her own. “Where’s my spaghetti?” she asked. “Since pizza is your favorite food, I decided you could have it for every meal,” Mom told her. Dad nodded. “Mom says you can even have it for breakfast every day. Isn’t that great?” “I don’t want pizza all the time,” Ava said. “I like other things too.” She frowned. “Why are you doing this?” Mom smiled. “Well, I was hoping it would help you see that variety is a good thing—not only in meals but also in friendships. Piper needs the freedom to have more than just one friend, and you do too. The Bible tells us to love our friends, but the way you’re treating Piper isn’t very loving at all—it’s selfish.” “Mom’s right, Ava,” said Dad. “After all, Jesus didn’t spend all His time with just one person—if He had, others wouldn’t have known that He was the Son of God who had come to save them. How can you be like Jesus and reach out to someone who needs a friend?” Ava thought about it. “Maybe I’ll invite Cassie over to watch a movie, if that’s okay.” “That’s fine,” said Mom. “But first you need to eat some spaghetti!” –Ruth McQuilkin How about you? Do you get jealous if your best friend has other friends? It’s good to have a close friend you want to spend time with, but both of you need to spend time with other friends too. The mark of real friendship is love for each other, and love means giving your friend the freedom to form friendships with others. You need other friends too—and they need you! How can you show someone Jesus’s love by being a friend to them? Today's Key Verse: A friend loves at all times. Proverbs 17:17 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Enjoy many friends

Best Friends 1fd8dc26-6e63-4818-81be-32e9dbeade8dSat, 22 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2025) Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2025)b49cfabf-92fc-422a-8ea3-3a10ab7b4b0fSat, 22 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Envy and Jealousy (2025) Envy is “the diabolical sin,” says St. Augustine. Christians should better understand this capital sin, its manifestations, and the temptation toward envy of God and neighbor. In this episode, Fr. Mike considers jealousy and envy, noting man&#39;s desire to covet and lust. He explains that the tenth commandment develops and completes the ninth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2534-2543. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Envy is “the diabolical sin,” says St. Augustine. Christians should better understand this capital sin, its manifestations, and the temptation toward envy of God and neighbor. In this episode, Fr. Mike considers jealousy and envy, noting man&#39;s desire to covet and lust. He explains that the tenth commandment develops and completes the ninth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2534-2543. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 326: Envy and Jealousy (2025)95c0a708-c06d-4ea9-b815-d213c17fd9c1Sat, 22 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsstop being a wife to a boyfriendHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares convictions the Lord has shown her from a place she once was living in. It was through God's kindness and love that He's shown her how to love a partner in a way that He intended it and we walk through that as she shares a part of her testimony. We talk what it means to be a girlfriend, a wife, and what's supposed to be saved for marriage. "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 ___________________________________________  ☆ HOUSE OF DAVID SEASON 2 ➤ https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/channel/e9c0c116-b9fc-5644-b028-8683ebbe643b/ref=atv_hm_add_c_dG5XXv_HS815096_2_4?jic=20%7CEgxzdWJzY3JpcHRpb24%3D ☆ Give the gift of glow this holiday on OSEA's clean, clinically tested skincare. Use code 'COFFEE' for 10% off your first order sitewide ➤ https://oseamalibu.com ☆ Elevate your morning with Everyday Dose, coffee plus benefits. Use code 'CWCOI' for 61% off your first order ➤ https://www.everydaydose.com ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares convictions the Lord has shown her from a place she once was living in. It was through God's kindness and love that He's shown her how to love a partner in a way that He intended it and we walk through that as she shares a part of her testimony. We talk what it means to be a girlfriend, a wife, and what's supposed to be saved for marriage. "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 ___________________________________________  ☆ HOUSE OF DAVID SEASON 2 ➤ https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/channel/e9c0c116-b9fc-5644-b028-8683ebbe643b/ref=atv_hm_add_c_dG5XXv_HS815096_2_4?jic=20%7CEgxzdWJzY3JpcHRpb24%3D ☆ Give the gift of glow this holiday on OSEA's clean, clinically tested skincare. Use code 'COFFEE' for 10% off your first order sitewide ➤ https://oseamalibu.com ☆ Elevate your morning with Everyday Dose, coffee plus benefits. Use code 'CWCOI' for 61% off your first order ➤ https://www.everydaydose.com ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullstop being a wife to a boyfriendeb5ec26d-119b-4b9b-a98e-ed46e506ea26Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe God Who Rescues| Girls Gone Bible Hiiii GGB!   Today we're reading Exodus 3:1–10—where God meets Moses in the burning bush and reveals His heart for a hurting people. Before the miracles and the rescue plan, God begins with compassion: "I have seen their pain… I know their suffering."   This episode reminds us that God doesn't just save from a distance. He sees, He hears, He knows, and He comes close to rescue. If you've ever wondered whether God notices your struggle, this passage answers with a loving yes.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+  https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible. Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at https://DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB. Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 61% off your first order at https://everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB. Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/GGB. Our Place Non-toxic cookware that looks good and actually makes you want to cook. From ceramic-coated pans to oven-safe dishes, every piece is free of harmful chemicals and built to last. Get up to 35% off your order at https://FromOurPlace.com. PolicyGenius Easily compare life insurance options and secure your family's future today. Get started at https://PolicyGenius.com/GGB            

Hiiii GGB!   Today we're reading Exodus 3:1–10—where God meets Moses in the burning bush and reveals His heart for a hurting people. Before the miracles and the rescue plan, God begins with compassion: "I have seen their pain… I know their suffering."   This episode reminds us that God doesn't just save from a distance. He sees, He hears, He knows, and He comes close to rescue. If you've ever wondered whether God notices your struggle, this passage answers with a loving yes.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+  https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible. Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at https://DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB. Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 61% off your first order at https://everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB. Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/GGB. Our Place Non-toxic cookware that looks good and actually makes you want to cook. From ceramic-coated pans to oven-safe dishes, every piece is free of harmful chemicals and built to last. Get up to 35% off your order at https://FromOurPlace.com. PolicyGenius Easily compare life insurance options and secure your family's future today. Get started at https://PolicyGenius.com/GGB            

fullThe God Who Rescues| Girls Gone Bible71a215ba-00c5-42c0-9479-b62f20ff236fFri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Anxiety Is Just A Prediction! Rewrite Old Stories and Build Emotional SafetyLisa Feldman Barrett is a Canadian-American neuroscientist renowned for her pioneering work on how the brain constructs emotion through prediction. In this Moments episode, she explains how the brain doesn’t simply react to the world but continually anticipates it, drawing on past experience to shape what we feel, perceive and fear. She reveals why anxiety is often a replay of old predictions - and how to rewire meaning and ease the learned patterns that keep us stuck. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/nCVkRtwSrYb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/Ozv6oJzSrYb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Lisa Feldman Barrett: https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/

Lisa Feldman Barrett is a Canadian-American neuroscientist renowned for her pioneering work on how the brain constructs emotion through prediction. In this Moments episode, she explains how the brain doesn’t simply react to the world but continually anticipates it, drawing on past experience to shape what we feel, perceive and fear. She reveals why anxiety is often a replay of old predictions - and how to rewire meaning and ease the learned patterns that keep us stuck. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/nCVkRtwSrYb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/Ozv6oJzSrYb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Lisa Feldman Barrett: https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/

fullMost Replayed Moment: Anxiety Is Just A Prediction! Rewrite Old Stories and Build Emotional Safetya3031826-4a39-4f5e-a3a2-a5e4dcf31a18Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +00001974https://216.73.216.191/allTags Only the Sick Read: Isaiah 53:3-7; Matthew 9:10-13 Ciara cringed as someone started coughing their way down the hall. A moment later, the coughing stopped, but then her younger brother, sitting next to her at the kitchen table as they did their school, began coughing. Ciara scooted away. At least she had gotten over her cold before the others, but still… Mom returned from blowing her nose. “All right, Max, have you gotten those math problems done?” Max shook his head and sniffed loudly. Ciara groaned. “Mom, aren’t we ever going to get over this?” “We’ll get over it.” Mom sighed. “Eventually.” “I think colds are the worst sickness ever!” Lynn declared, banging her books down on the table. “Actually, they probably aren’t. Things like Covid or polio or malaria are worse,” Brennan pointed out. “Oh, and cancer, and…” “You don’t need to list them all,” Mom said. “And I can think of a sickness that’s worse than any you’re likely to list—and we’re all infected with it and affected by it.” “What’s that?” Ciara looked up in alarm. “Sin,” Mom replied. “And it’s the worst kind of sickness, because it separates us from God. It’s anything we think, do, or say that goes against who He is and how He tells us to treat others. That means if we think of ourselves more highly than someone else, we’re sinning. If we ignore our parents when they tell us to do something, we’re sinning. If we speak unkindly to our siblings, we’re sinning. But there is a Physician who has the only cure—and He will give it to us completely free of charge.” Max sneezed. “It’s Jesus, isn’t it?” “It is. And do you know how He cures our sickness?” “He died for us on the cross to take away all our sins.” Ciara smiled. “And because I’ve trusted in Him as my Savior, He’s cleaned my heart of all its sin!” “Exactly.” Mom nodded. “And though we’re still affected by sin in this world and do wrong things, we can go to Him over and over again and confess our sin, knowing He will forgive us because He has washed the guilt of our sin away.” –Ellie Shirk How about you? Have you trusted Jesus as your Savior? Sin is a spiritual sickness that infects every human heart, and only God has the cure. Jesus’s sacrifice paid the price to save us, but we must receive the free gift He offers in order to be healed. When you trust in Jesus, He cleans your heart of sin and gives you a healthy heart for Him. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: When Jesus heard that, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.” Matthew 9:12 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus can take away your sins

Read: Isaiah 53:3-7; Matthew 9:10-13 Ciara cringed as someone started coughing their way down the hall. A moment later, the coughing stopped, but then her younger brother, sitting next to her at the kitchen table as they did their school, began coughing. Ciara scooted away. At least she had gotten over her cold before the others, but still… Mom returned from blowing her nose. “All right, Max, have you gotten those math problems done?” Max shook his head and sniffed loudly. Ciara groaned. “Mom, aren’t we ever going to get over this?” “We’ll get over it.” Mom sighed. “Eventually.” “I think colds are the worst sickness ever!” Lynn declared, banging her books down on the table. “Actually, they probably aren’t. Things like Covid or polio or malaria are worse,” Brennan pointed out. “Oh, and cancer, and…” “You don’t need to list them all,” Mom said. “And I can think of a sickness that’s worse than any you’re likely to list—and we’re all infected with it and affected by it.” “What’s that?” Ciara looked up in alarm. “Sin,” Mom replied. “And it’s the worst kind of sickness, because it separates us from God. It’s anything we think, do, or say that goes against who He is and how He tells us to treat others. That means if we think of ourselves more highly than someone else, we’re sinning. If we ignore our parents when they tell us to do something, we’re sinning. If we speak unkindly to our siblings, we’re sinning. But there is a Physician who has the only cure—and He will give it to us completely free of charge.” Max sneezed. “It’s Jesus, isn’t it?” “It is. And do you know how He cures our sickness?” “He died for us on the cross to take away all our sins.” Ciara smiled. “And because I’ve trusted in Him as my Savior, He’s cleaned my heart of all its sin!” “Exactly.” Mom nodded. “And though we’re still affected by sin in this world and do wrong things, we can go to Him over and over again and confess our sin, knowing He will forgive us because He has washed the guilt of our sin away.” –Ellie Shirk How about you? Have you trusted Jesus as your Savior? Sin is a spiritual sickness that infects every human heart, and only God has the cure. Jesus’s sacrifice paid the price to save us, but we must receive the free gift He offers in order to be healed. When you trust in Jesus, He cleans your heart of sin and gives you a healthy heart for Him. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: When Jesus heard that, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.” Matthew 9:12 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus can take away your sins

Only the Sick 920fa74a-ca08-4e7e-9259-8587c9367d0fFri, 21 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2025)4a0636be-a32d-4d63-a2b6-e469bb4febaaFri, 21 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Battling for Purity (2025) As Fr. Mike suggests, the battle for purity is never more difficult than in our own day. With God’s grace, we can prevail and find freedom from our temptations. Fr. Mike explains that we win this battle through chastity, purity of intention, purity of vision, and prayerful reliance on the Lord. He tells us how to pray for a pure gaze that allows us to see our brothers and sisters as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2520-2533. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As Fr. Mike suggests, the battle for purity is never more difficult than in our own day. With God’s grace, we can prevail and find freedom from our temptations. Fr. Mike explains that we win this battle through chastity, purity of intention, purity of vision, and prayerful reliance on the Lord. He tells us how to pray for a pure gaze that allows us to see our brothers and sisters as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2520-2533. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 325: Battling for Purity (2025)5e2fc9a0-c20c-4910-96ee-0ec32316ee3eFri, 21 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#946 - Luke 16:1-15– The Shrewd ManagerThis episode is part 36 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus talks about a manager who is praised for being shrewd... even though he is dishonest. What's that all about? https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-16-the-shrewd-manager/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 36 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus talks about a manager who is praised for being shrewd... even though he is dishonest. What's that all about? https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-16-the-shrewd-manager/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#946 - Luke 16:1-15– The Shrewd Manager47b476d6-a85b-43ee-b39c-cdf1cc6d8ebeThu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000626https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMaybe I Should Have Said Something… When you miss an opportunity to share the faith, what&#39;s the next step? Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the question, &quot;When should I say something?&quot; We&#39;ll never have every answer, but if we take everything to the Lord, He will show us the way.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When you miss an opportunity to share the faith, what&#39;s the next step? Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the question, &quot;When should I say something?&quot; We&#39;ll never have every answer, but if we take everything to the Lord, He will show us the way.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullMaybe I Should Have Said Something… 276e35f8-268b-4176-8767-0c03db00081eThu, 20 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDealing with Your Spouse’s Sexual PastWhat do you do when your spouse’s past sins still frustrate your present? When forgiveness has been given, but you find yourself still losing your peace and thinking about it? In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt confront a painful and often-unspoken challenge in marriage, how to find peace, confidence, and love when your spouse’s past continues to echo in your life. They discuss why sexual sin leaves such deep scars, how comparison poisons peace, and how Christ’s mercy can restore both love and trust.   Today, they share the theology, psychology, and practical steps that lead to freedom. Whether you’re haunted by your spouse’s past or your own, this episode reveals how God can make what was wounded whole again. SPONSOR - https://www.vocatiotravel.com 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for exclusive formation, daily saint reflections, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Get Devin Schadt’s new book The Rule — your roadmap to authentic Catholic manhood: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ Use coupon code Gentleman20 for 20% off.   Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when your spouse’s past sins still frustrate your present? When forgiveness has been given, but you find yourself still losing your peace and thinking about it? In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt confront a painful and often-unspoken challenge in marriage, how to find peace, confidence, and love when your spouse’s past continues to echo in your life. They discuss why sexual sin leaves such deep scars, how comparison poisons peace, and how Christ’s mercy can restore both love and trust.   Today, they share the theology, psychology, and practical steps that lead to freedom. Whether you’re haunted by your spouse’s past or your own, this episode reveals how God can make what was wounded whole again. SPONSOR - https://www.vocatiotravel.com 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for exclusive formation, daily saint reflections, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Get Devin Schadt’s new book The Rule — your roadmap to authentic Catholic manhood: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ Use coupon code Gentleman20 for 20% off.   Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDealing with Your Spouse’s Sexual Pastd6bf8c8c-f341-4044-9f22-6290e27601e8Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +00004530https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKevin Hart: They're Lying To You About How To Become A Millionaire! I Was Doing 28 Sets A Weekend!No.1 Comedy Icon KEVIN HART reveals how he built a billion-dollar career on $25, slept in a hallway, overcame failure, and turned standup stress into global Hollywood success. Kevin Hart is a world-renowned comedian, actor, producer, and Founder of Hartbeat, a global, multi-platform entertainment company. He is the author of bestselling books such as, ‘It Will All Work Out: The Freedom of Letting Go’, and features in the upcoming Netflix comedy special, KEVIN HART: ACTING MY AGE.  He explains: ◼️What 13 years of rejection taught him about leadership and success ◼️How masculinity and discipline helped him overcome stress and self-doubt ◼️Why most people never make it in Hollywood, and how he did ◼️The moment he realized comedy wasn’t a dream, but was a business ◼️How growing up around crime shaped his ambition (00:00) Intro (03:01) What Made You Who You Are Today (03:42) There's No Success Without Failure (04:18) What Were You Like as a Kid (06:59) I Didn't Grow Up With My Dad at Home (10:11) The Biggest Lesson I Learned From My Mother (15:23) I Thought My Future Was in a Shoe Store (16:48) The Proposition That Changed My Life (22:54) 13 Years of Struggle and Failure to Reach the Top (27:18) How I Got Into Business and Business Development (29:44) The Importance of Not Quitting (32:08) Advice to Young People (38:35) The One Moment I Knew Things Would Change Forever (40:45) It Took 13 Years to Make It (45:39) The Deep Expertise That Allows You to Succeed (47:51) Be Comfortable With Coming Across as Stupid (53:32) Seeing Behind the Curtains (59:26) How Much of Business Is About People (01:02:48) The Importance of Communication in Business (01:05:04) How Do You Know Who to Trust in Business (01:10:35) What's the Cost of Success? (01:18:15) Kevin Hart Show: Acting My Age (01:19:39) The Men's Crisis (01:21:05) What Does It Take to Be a Good Man? (01:26:29) The Adult Advice That Had the Biggest Impact (01:28:06) One More Thing About What's Happening With Men (01:30:30) Is There a Cost for Your Family? Follow Kevin: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4pgdUND X - https://bit.ly/4i60W2I  Facebook - https://bit.ly/4peILtW  LOL! Network - https://bit.ly/43rS1T1 Kevin’s Netflix Comedy Special ‘KEVIN HART: ACTING MY AGE’ releases globally on Monday, November 24, 2025. He reflects on the trials and triumphs of his 40s, managing family dynamics, and embracing the wisdom of aging. You can purchase Kevin’s book, ‘It Will All Work Out: The Freedom of Letting Go, here: https://amzn.to/43yDIMy  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Plaud - https://www.plaud.ai/pages/steven use DOAC22 for 22% off Note and NotePin or https://amzn.to/47ahktN    Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store for your 14-Day free trial   KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

No.1 Comedy Icon KEVIN HART reveals how he built a billion-dollar career on $25, slept in a hallway, overcame failure, and turned standup stress into global Hollywood success. Kevin Hart is a world-renowned comedian, actor, producer, and Founder of Hartbeat, a global, multi-platform entertainment company. He is the author of bestselling books such as, ‘It Will All Work Out: The Freedom of Letting Go’, and features in the upcoming Netflix comedy special, KEVIN HART: ACTING MY AGE.  He explains: ◼️What 13 years of rejection taught him about leadership and success ◼️How masculinity and discipline helped him overcome stress and self-doubt ◼️Why most people never make it in Hollywood, and how he did ◼️The moment he realized comedy wasn’t a dream, but was a business ◼️How growing up around crime shaped his ambition (00:00) Intro (03:01) What Made You Who You Are Today (03:42) There's No Success Without Failure (04:18) What Were You Like as a Kid (06:59) I Didn't Grow Up With My Dad at Home (10:11) The Biggest Lesson I Learned From My Mother (15:23) I Thought My Future Was in a Shoe Store (16:48) The Proposition That Changed My Life (22:54) 13 Years of Struggle and Failure to Reach the Top (27:18) How I Got Into Business and Business Development (29:44) The Importance of Not Quitting (32:08) Advice to Young People (38:35) The One Moment I Knew Things Would Change Forever (40:45) It Took 13 Years to Make It (45:39) The Deep Expertise That Allows You to Succeed (47:51) Be Comfortable With Coming Across as Stupid (53:32) Seeing Behind the Curtains (59:26) How Much of Business Is About People (01:02:48) The Importance of Communication in Business (01:05:04) How Do You Know Who to Trust in Business (01:10:35) What's the Cost of Success? (01:18:15) Kevin Hart Show: Acting My Age (01:19:39) The Men's Crisis (01:21:05) What Does It Take to Be a Good Man? (01:26:29) The Adult Advice That Had the Biggest Impact (01:28:06) One More Thing About What's Happening With Men (01:30:30) Is There a Cost for Your Family? Follow Kevin: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4pgdUND X - https://bit.ly/4i60W2I  Facebook - https://bit.ly/4peILtW  LOL! Network - https://bit.ly/43rS1T1 Kevin’s Netflix Comedy Special ‘KEVIN HART: ACTING MY AGE’ releases globally on Monday, November 24, 2025. He reflects on the trials and triumphs of his 40s, managing family dynamics, and embracing the wisdom of aging. You can purchase Kevin’s book, ‘It Will All Work Out: The Freedom of Letting Go, here: https://amzn.to/43yDIMy  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Plaud - https://www.plaud.ai/pages/steven use DOAC22 for 22% off Note and NotePin or https://amzn.to/47ahktN    Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store for your 14-Day free trial   KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

fullKevin Hart: They're Lying To You About How To Become A Millionaire! I Was Doing 28 Sets A Weekend!9fa5283e-9c9d-4ec2-b238-9da4edc0ed0eThu, 20 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +00005804https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Book of Enoch, Demonic Temptation and The Sin of the OccultFr. Martins answers audience questions. Thank you to our sponsors Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/EXFILES. Promo Code  EXFILES Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.” Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/EXFILES and use promo code EXFILES today for 10% off your first order!  Subscribe to the Vault- Exorcistfiles.supercast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fr. Martins answers audience questions. Thank you to our sponsors Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/EXFILES. Promo Code  EXFILES Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.” Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/EXFILES and use promo code EXFILES today for 10% off your first order!  Subscribe to the Vault- Exorcistfiles.supercast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullThe Book of Enoch, Demonic Temptation and The Sin of the Occultf6b86a72-ec24-4fc4-ac1a-9c1df782e6cbThu, 20 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Character Training Read: 1 Timothy 4:6-8, 15-16 As Marco walked home from school, he heard a familiar voice calling his name. Turning, he saw his Sunday school teacher. “Hi, Mr. Yoon!” exclaimed Marco, running to meet him. “What are you doing on this street?” “I just came from Jack Myers’ house. He and his parents visited our church last week, and I offered to look at a problem they’re having with their garage door.” “They just moved here,” said Marco. “Jack seems like a nice guy, but I felt pretty bad for him at school today. It was track and field day, and he was last in almost everything. He didn’t seem to be very upset about it though. He kept cheering everyone else on.” “It looks like you did all right.” Mr. Yoon motioned toward the red ribbon and three blue ribbons pinned to Marco’s shirt. “Yeah, I do okay in a lot of the events.” “That’s great,” said Mr. Yoon. “You must have worked hard to train yourself to do those things. Did you know that the apostle Paul mentioned physical training in a letter he wrote to Timothy?” “He did?” said Marco. “What did he say?” “He said that physical training has value, but it’s more important to train yourself to be godly by learning and practicing the things that help you grow as a Christian.” Marco thought about that. “So you don’t think Paul would be very impressed with my ribbons?” “Paul wasn’t putting down physical training. He just wanted Timothy to be even more concerned about growing in his relationship with Jesus and living out his faith.” Mr. Yoon smiled. “You deserve to be congratulated on those ribbons, Marco. But if you hadn’t gotten any ribbons, that would’ve been okay. Godly character is what’s really important. It’s far more important to be like Jesus than to be good in sports.” Marco nodded thoughtfully. “You know what? I think Jack has that. Godly character, I mean.” He paused to look down at the ribbons on his chest. “I think I’ll stop by his house on my way home. I want him to know that even though he didn’t get any ribbons today, I can tell he’s been training in what’s really important.” –Rosalie J. Currier How about you? Do you put a lot of value on physical ability and training? It’s good to train your body, but having a heart like Jesus is much more important. So go ahead—train in the sports you enjoy and do your best in them. But more importantly, train yourself to be godly by growing in your relationship with Jesus and depending on Him to help you follow His example of love in all you do. Today's Key Verse: Train yourself to be godly. 1 Timothy 4:7 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Godly character is of great value

Read: 1 Timothy 4:6-8, 15-16 As Marco walked home from school, he heard a familiar voice calling his name. Turning, he saw his Sunday school teacher. “Hi, Mr. Yoon!” exclaimed Marco, running to meet him. “What are you doing on this street?” “I just came from Jack Myers’ house. He and his parents visited our church last week, and I offered to look at a problem they’re having with their garage door.” “They just moved here,” said Marco. “Jack seems like a nice guy, but I felt pretty bad for him at school today. It was track and field day, and he was last in almost everything. He didn’t seem to be very upset about it though. He kept cheering everyone else on.” “It looks like you did all right.” Mr. Yoon motioned toward the red ribbon and three blue ribbons pinned to Marco’s shirt. “Yeah, I do okay in a lot of the events.” “That’s great,” said Mr. Yoon. “You must have worked hard to train yourself to do those things. Did you know that the apostle Paul mentioned physical training in a letter he wrote to Timothy?” “He did?” said Marco. “What did he say?” “He said that physical training has value, but it’s more important to train yourself to be godly by learning and practicing the things that help you grow as a Christian.” Marco thought about that. “So you don’t think Paul would be very impressed with my ribbons?” “Paul wasn’t putting down physical training. He just wanted Timothy to be even more concerned about growing in his relationship with Jesus and living out his faith.” Mr. Yoon smiled. “You deserve to be congratulated on those ribbons, Marco. But if you hadn’t gotten any ribbons, that would’ve been okay. Godly character is what’s really important. It’s far more important to be like Jesus than to be good in sports.” Marco nodded thoughtfully. “You know what? I think Jack has that. Godly character, I mean.” He paused to look down at the ribbons on his chest. “I think I’ll stop by his house on my way home. I want him to know that even though he didn’t get any ribbons today, I can tell he’s been training in what’s really important.” –Rosalie J. Currier How about you? Do you put a lot of value on physical ability and training? It’s good to train your body, but having a heart like Jesus is much more important. So go ahead—train in the sports you enjoy and do your best in them. But more importantly, train yourself to be godly by growing in your relationship with Jesus and depending on Him to help you follow His example of love in all you do. Today's Key Verse: Train yourself to be godly. 1 Timothy 4:7 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Godly character is of great value

Character Training f213b51a-62b5-44d0-8f6d-677e2666e10eThu, 20 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2025) In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2025)7bdb61e7-48ca-4cf3-ac2b-a550726a0f27Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Ninth Commandment (2025) What does covetousness mean? Today, we launch into the ninth commandment, which deals with carnal concupiscence. This commandment addresses the tension between the “flesh” and the “spirit.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that purity of heart and temperance are crucial to overcoming lust of the flesh. The more we obey God, the more our hearts see others as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2514-2519. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does covetousness mean? Today, we launch into the ninth commandment, which deals with carnal concupiscence. This commandment addresses the tension between the “flesh” and the “spirit.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that purity of heart and temperance are crucial to overcoming lust of the flesh. The more we obey God, the more our hearts see others as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2514-2519. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 324: The Ninth Commandment (2025)b71618b2-f854-4deb-8448-290cdd920567Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#394: Immanuel ;God With Us - The Names of God Part 6📖 Scripture: Matthew 1:18–23 & Isaiah 7:14 In today’s episode, we discover one of the most comforting names of God — Immanuel, which means “God with us.” Through the story of Joseph’s dream, children learn how God’s ancient promise through the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14) was fulfilled when Jesus was born. This episode connects the prophecy of old with the miracle of Christmas, showing that God always keeps His promises and is with us. Kids will be able to connect this story to their own lives—knowing that God is with them on both the good days and the hard ones. Through simple, relatable examples—like going out for pizza or having to say goodbye to a loved one—I help children see what faith looks like in their everyday experiences. Even when they’re nervous about a doctor visit or feeling sad, this episode reminds them that God’s presence never leaves. ------------------------ 🎁 Be part of what makes this podcast possible! Visit KidsBibleStories.com and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan ✨ Plus, don’t miss Kids Bible Stories Bedtime and Kids Bible Stories Español — both free wherever you listen! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? Learn more about advertising here.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 1:18–23 & Isaiah 7:14 In today’s episode, we discover one of the most comforting names of God — Immanuel, which means “God with us.” Through the story of Joseph’s dream, children learn how God’s ancient promise through the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14) was fulfilled when Jesus was born. This episode connects the prophecy of old with the miracle of Christmas, showing that God always keeps His promises and is with us. Kids will be able to connect this story to their own lives—knowing that God is with them on both the good days and the hard ones. Through simple, relatable examples—like going out for pizza or having to say goodbye to a loved one—I help children see what faith looks like in their everyday experiences. Even when they’re nervous about a doctor visit or feeling sad, this episode reminds them that God’s presence never leaves. ------------------------ 🎁 Be part of what makes this podcast possible! Visit KidsBibleStories.com and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan ✨ Plus, don’t miss Kids Bible Stories Bedtime and Kids Bible Stories Español — both free wherever you listen! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? Learn more about advertising here.

full#394: Immanuel ;God With Us - The Names of God Part 60f07629c-a4f8-4d59-be14-72a08a17a0baWed, 19 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000892https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Oregon Trail Read: Isaiah 41:8-16 “Mom, this game is impossible,” Heidi complained as she glared at the computer screen. Mom looked over, then laughed. “I played that when I was younger, and you’re right, it’s very hard. That’s how life was for the people who took the Oregon Trail out west over a hundred years ago.” Heidi frowned. “Really? They had to leave food behind and kept getting holes in their wagon? And they got sick every day?” “I’m not sure how often they got sick, but they didn’t have doctors like we do, and they didn’t always have anything to help with sickness or injuries. Wagons weren’t the best protection from the weather, and I’m sure their wagons got holes sometimes. That was the way of life.” Heidi looked incredulously at the computer. “I like being here, where life is normal. Bad stuff doesn’t happen every day.” “It doesn’t? I thought you said you had a classmate who lost their grandma yesterday. And the day before that you told me there was a kid on the playground whose parents are getting divorced. Aren’t those bad things?” Heidi was quiet. “I guess…but it doesn’t seem the same.” Mom walked over to a shelf and pulled down a photo. She handed it to Heidi. “I was only eight—your age—when my mom died. It was a very, very bad thing that still makes me feel sad sometimes. And you broke your arm last year; wasn’t that hard? It wasn’t life-threatening, but you couldn’t write and had a hard time doing normal things like eating and brushing your teeth.” “Oh yeah. I guess that was really bad when I had the cast.” “There will always be bad things happening in our sinful world, but there’s someone who will be with us through each one of them,” Mom reminded Heidi. Heidi’s eyes lit up. “Jesus! When I believed that He died and rose again to save me and trusted Him as my Savior, He sent the Holy Spirit to live in my heart. I did that right after I broke my arm.” “Exactly,” said Mom. “God is with you no matter what things happen, bad or good. He loves you and promises to be with you always.” –Kimberly Brokish How about you? Have you had bad things happen to you? We live in a sinful world where bad things happen, but we don’t have to go through them alone. Jesus loves us so much He died for us, and He promises to be with us all the time, through both bad things and good. One day He’ll get rid of sin forever and bad things won’t happen anymore; until then, trust Him to help you through life’s difficulties and be with you always. Today's Key Verse: And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:20 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God is with us always

Read: Isaiah 41:8-16 “Mom, this game is impossible,” Heidi complained as she glared at the computer screen. Mom looked over, then laughed. “I played that when I was younger, and you’re right, it’s very hard. That’s how life was for the people who took the Oregon Trail out west over a hundred years ago.” Heidi frowned. “Really? They had to leave food behind and kept getting holes in their wagon? And they got sick every day?” “I’m not sure how often they got sick, but they didn’t have doctors like we do, and they didn’t always have anything to help with sickness or injuries. Wagons weren’t the best protection from the weather, and I’m sure their wagons got holes sometimes. That was the way of life.” Heidi looked incredulously at the computer. “I like being here, where life is normal. Bad stuff doesn’t happen every day.” “It doesn’t? I thought you said you had a classmate who lost their grandma yesterday. And the day before that you told me there was a kid on the playground whose parents are getting divorced. Aren’t those bad things?” Heidi was quiet. “I guess…but it doesn’t seem the same.” Mom walked over to a shelf and pulled down a photo. She handed it to Heidi. “I was only eight—your age—when my mom died. It was a very, very bad thing that still makes me feel sad sometimes. And you broke your arm last year; wasn’t that hard? It wasn’t life-threatening, but you couldn’t write and had a hard time doing normal things like eating and brushing your teeth.” “Oh yeah. I guess that was really bad when I had the cast.” “There will always be bad things happening in our sinful world, but there’s someone who will be with us through each one of them,” Mom reminded Heidi. Heidi’s eyes lit up. “Jesus! When I believed that He died and rose again to save me and trusted Him as my Savior, He sent the Holy Spirit to live in my heart. I did that right after I broke my arm.” “Exactly,” said Mom. “God is with you no matter what things happen, bad or good. He loves you and promises to be with you always.” –Kimberly Brokish How about you? Have you had bad things happen to you? We live in a sinful world where bad things happen, but we don’t have to go through them alone. Jesus loves us so much He died for us, and He promises to be with us all the time, through both bad things and good. One day He’ll get rid of sin forever and bad things won’t happen anymore; until then, trust Him to help you through life’s difficulties and be with you always. Today's Key Verse: And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:20 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God is with us always

The Oregon Trail b5205e13-2294-4d77-ae85-25fe032df2ccWed, 19 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Pentecost (2025) Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 323: Pentecost (2025)b59f5347-a274-4a4a-9f62-7edebb4ef59dWed, 19 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Truth, Beauty, and Sacred Art (2025) Have you ever been moved by beauty? As we conclude our journey through the eighth commandment, we learn that beautiful art points us to the truth and perfection of God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that this commandment encourages us to always walk in the light and bear witness to Christ in all we say and do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2500-2513. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Have you ever been moved by beauty? As we conclude our journey through the eighth commandment, we learn that beautiful art points us to the truth and perfection of God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that this commandment encourages us to always walk in the light and bear witness to Christ in all we say and do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2500-2513. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 323: Truth, Beauty, and Sacred Art (2025)b6ad5bbb-3f16-4956-81cf-d376e098ef79Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Hide and Seek Read: Psalm 119:9-16 Dad’s voice drifted around the corner of the house. “Forty-seven, forty-eight, forty-nine, fifty! Ready or not, here I come!” Alexei scrunched sideways into the small opening under the porch and pulled his knees up to his chest. “No!” he said as his little sister tried to wriggle in with him. “Go away! There’s not enough room here, and if Dad sees you, he’ll find me too. Go find your own place.” But it was too late. “Gotcha!” Dad swooped down and swung Nadia off the ground. Alexei slowly crawled out of his hiding place. “No fair! Nadia gave me away.” “You could have let her hide with you instead of pushing her out where I could see her,” Dad said. “There wasn’t enough room,” said Alexei. “That space is so small that if I’m in it, there’s no room for Nadia, and if she’s in it, there’s no room for me. It’s like what we learned in science class—two things can’t be in the exact same space at the exact same time.” Dad smiled. “You know what? That’s kind of like the Bible verse you learned in church last week.” “It is?” Alexei tilted his head, trying to remember the verse. “‘Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.’” Dad nodded. “Let’s think about the space under the porch as being a heart, and you as being God’s Word. And you, Nadia—sorry, honey, but can we let you stand for sin for a moment?” Nadia nodded, and Dad continued. “If God’s Word—that’s you, Alexei—is really hidden in the heart”—Dad motioned toward the small space under the porch—“there won’t be room for sin.” He motioned toward Nadia. “Is that why we memorize verses?” said Alexei. “Yes,” Dad replied. “When we memorize verses, we’re spending time learning about God and how He’s saved us and changed us through His Son, Jesus. Because of our relationship with Him, the verses don’t just stay in our heart. They flow into how we live in every area of our lives through the Holy Spirit’s power. When we trust in Jesus, He gives us the power to obey Him instead of giving in to sin—and memorizing God’s Word is a good way to remember that.” –Jean A. Burns How about you? Do you have Bible verses you call to mind when you’re tempted to sin? If you’re a Christian, Jesus gives you the power to do what’s right and show His love to others—and putting God’s Word in your heart by reading and memorizing it helps you remember that. Take time to put God’s Word in your heart today, and remember that He is always with you and gives you the power to resist sin. Today's Key Verse: Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:11 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Learn what God says and obey

Read: Psalm 119:9-16 Dad’s voice drifted around the corner of the house. “Forty-seven, forty-eight, forty-nine, fifty! Ready or not, here I come!” Alexei scrunched sideways into the small opening under the porch and pulled his knees up to his chest. “No!” he said as his little sister tried to wriggle in with him. “Go away! There’s not enough room here, and if Dad sees you, he’ll find me too. Go find your own place.” But it was too late. “Gotcha!” Dad swooped down and swung Nadia off the ground. Alexei slowly crawled out of his hiding place. “No fair! Nadia gave me away.” “You could have let her hide with you instead of pushing her out where I could see her,” Dad said. “There wasn’t enough room,” said Alexei. “That space is so small that if I’m in it, there’s no room for Nadia, and if she’s in it, there’s no room for me. It’s like what we learned in science class—two things can’t be in the exact same space at the exact same time.” Dad smiled. “You know what? That’s kind of like the Bible verse you learned in church last week.” “It is?” Alexei tilted his head, trying to remember the verse. “‘Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.’” Dad nodded. “Let’s think about the space under the porch as being a heart, and you as being God’s Word. And you, Nadia—sorry, honey, but can we let you stand for sin for a moment?” Nadia nodded, and Dad continued. “If God’s Word—that’s you, Alexei—is really hidden in the heart”—Dad motioned toward the small space under the porch—“there won’t be room for sin.” He motioned toward Nadia. “Is that why we memorize verses?” said Alexei. “Yes,” Dad replied. “When we memorize verses, we’re spending time learning about God and how He’s saved us and changed us through His Son, Jesus. Because of our relationship with Him, the verses don’t just stay in our heart. They flow into how we live in every area of our lives through the Holy Spirit’s power. When we trust in Jesus, He gives us the power to obey Him instead of giving in to sin—and memorizing God’s Word is a good way to remember that.” –Jean A. Burns How about you? Do you have Bible verses you call to mind when you’re tempted to sin? If you’re a Christian, Jesus gives you the power to do what’s right and show His love to others—and putting God’s Word in your heart by reading and memorizing it helps you remember that. Take time to put God’s Word in your heart today, and remember that He is always with you and gives you the power to resist sin. Today's Key Verse: Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:11 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Learn what God says and obey

Hide and Seek 2f90a6bc-c8bc-4cf9-a493-817357dd6d5eTue, 18 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: The Ascension (2025) Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 322: The Ascension (2025)c744999e-b78f-41b4-beec-27105bda9da2Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)4be0ddfa-c550-4b52-96ef-6d37b5898b80Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: Respect for Truth (2025) Charity dictates who we reveal the truth to. We learn today that the “right to the communication of truth is not unconditional.” Fr. Mike explains that this means we ought to examine what facts we reveal to others prudently. Fr. Mike highlights the role of mass media in disseminating the truth and the importance of guarding ourselves against gossip. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2488-2499. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Charity dictates who we reveal the truth to. We learn today that the “right to the communication of truth is not unconditional.” Fr. Mike explains that this means we ought to examine what facts we reveal to others prudently. Fr. Mike highlights the role of mass media in disseminating the truth and the importance of guarding ourselves against gossip. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2488-2499. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 322: Respect for Truth (2025)e374c9e2-0d6e-409c-9b62-d5ee078974d4Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags262 - Deeds Before WordsIn the abstract, we Christians know we will be accountable for our words and deeds to Jesus at our moment of judgement. Yet all too often it doesn't feel real We say things, to our wives, to our Christian brothers, to our children, that we know we should not say. We make ourself to be a hypocrite. Jesus had strong language about that. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I talk about the importance of our words and the powerful effect that they can have in our world, in our families, and inside our own interior. We must be men of action. We must be men where our words align with our action, in charity. To fail to do this is a far great risk than we want to admit or consider. Also if you struggle with it, consider my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

In the abstract, we Christians know we will be accountable for our words and deeds to Jesus at our moment of judgement. Yet all too often it doesn't feel real We say things, to our wives, to our Christian brothers, to our children, that we know we should not say. We make ourself to be a hypocrite. Jesus had strong language about that. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I talk about the importance of our words and the powerful effect that they can have in our world, in our families, and inside our own interior. We must be men of action. We must be men where our words align with our action, in charity. To fail to do this is a far great risk than we want to admit or consider. Also if you struggle with it, consider my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full262 - Deeds Before Wordsa361c224-24be-414a-8c9e-77fdcbc85c6bMon, 17 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo.1 Sleep Expet: Magnesium Isn’t Helping You Sleep! This Sleep Habit Increases Heart Disease 57%No.1 Sleep Expert DR. MATTHEW WALKER reveals how to fix insomnia, reset your circadian rhythm, deepen REM sleep, and why magnesium and melatonin may be hurting your sleep. Dr Matthew Walker is a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and one of the world’s leading experts on sleep science, with over 20 years of research. He is host of The Matt Walker Podcast and bestselling author of ‘Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams’.  He explains: ◼️The shocking link between poor sleep timing and increased cancer risk ◼️How alcohol and caffeine silently sabotage deep sleep and mental performance ◼️Why screen time and light exposure before bed are secretly rewiring your brain ◼️How “sleep banking” before stress, travel, or work sprints can boost resilience ◼️Why parents, professionals, and athletes all need radically different sleep strategies Enjoyed the episode? Share it using this link and get points for every referral: https://doac-perks.com (00:00) Intro (02:33) Sleep Changes Your DNA (05:01) The Stigma Around Sleep and Laziness (08:43) What’s Stopping People From Sleeping? (10:58) The Shocking Link Between Weekend Sleep-Ins and Heart Disease (14:48) New Research: Sleep Banking for Low-Sleep Periods (16:25) Boost Cognitive Performance With This Sleep Hack (19:14) 3 Things That Will Improve Your Sleep Quality Tonight (20:42) It’s Not Blue Light That’s Keeping You Awake (22:01) Melatonin Doesn’t Make You Sleep — Here’s What It Does (24:28) The Right Amount of Melatonin (25:55) The 1% With Nocturnal Clocks Who Can’t Sleep Until 3 AM (27:26) Should You Be Concerned About Melatonin as a Sleep Aid? (30:33) The Trade-Offs in Sleep Medicine (35:05) The Key to a Digital Detox (35:46) The 4 Macros of Good Sleep: QQRT (37:02) The Minimum Amount of Sleep You Need to Stay Alive (42:49) How Sleep Regularity Predicts Life Expectancy (46:50) Try This 7-Day Sleep Enhancer Challenge (53:24) Is Your Room Dark Enough for Optimal Sleep? (1:01:03) Why Counting Sheep Doesn’t Work (1:02:58) A Better Alternative to Counting Sheep (1:04:36) Does Magnesium Really Help With Sleep? (1:11:47) Ads (1:13:33) How REM Sleep Works and How to Maximize It (1:20:30) Why REM Sleep Is So Important (1:22:07) Entering a ‘Psychotic’ State During Dreams (1:25:05) Healing Trauma Through Dreams (1:31:12) Nightmares as a Warning Sign of Mental Health Issues (1:36:09) REM Sleep Is Like Group Therapy for Memories (1:39:31) Ads (1:41:18) The Dystopian Future: Superhumans Who Sleep Only 6 Hours (1:45:17) Could Humans Be Engineered to Sleep Less? (1:50:20) Why Undersleeping Triggers Cravings (1:54:36) A New Drug That Could Help With Insomnia (2:03:50) What Did Success Bring You? (2:07:33) I Didn’t Believe in Finding “The One” (2:28:39) The Future of AI and Sleep Follow Dr Matthew: X - https://bit.ly/4oIRpAY Instagram - https://bit.ly/49OgFB4 Podcast - https://bit.ly/489MJhA  You can purchase Dr Matthew’s book, ‘Why We Sleep’, here: https://amzn.to/3K04IxJ The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY    Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEO  KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Last chance to join the waitlist for the limited edition Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/cardswaitlist

No.1 Sleep Expert DR. MATTHEW WALKER reveals how to fix insomnia, reset your circadian rhythm, deepen REM sleep, and why magnesium and melatonin may be hurting your sleep. Dr Matthew Walker is a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and one of the world’s leading experts on sleep science, with over 20 years of research. He is host of The Matt Walker Podcast and bestselling author of ‘Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams’.  He explains: ◼️The shocking link between poor sleep timing and increased cancer risk ◼️How alcohol and caffeine silently sabotage deep sleep and mental performance ◼️Why screen time and light exposure before bed are secretly rewiring your brain ◼️How “sleep banking” before stress, travel, or work sprints can boost resilience ◼️Why parents, professionals, and athletes all need radically different sleep strategies Enjoyed the episode? Share it using this link and get points for every referral: https://doac-perks.com (00:00) Intro (02:33) Sleep Changes Your DNA (05:01) The Stigma Around Sleep and Laziness (08:43) What’s Stopping People From Sleeping? (10:58) The Shocking Link Between Weekend Sleep-Ins and Heart Disease (14:48) New Research: Sleep Banking for Low-Sleep Periods (16:25) Boost Cognitive Performance With This Sleep Hack (19:14) 3 Things That Will Improve Your Sleep Quality Tonight (20:42) It’s Not Blue Light That’s Keeping You Awake (22:01) Melatonin Doesn’t Make You Sleep — Here’s What It Does (24:28) The Right Amount of Melatonin (25:55) The 1% With Nocturnal Clocks Who Can’t Sleep Until 3 AM (27:26) Should You Be Concerned About Melatonin as a Sleep Aid? (30:33) The Trade-Offs in Sleep Medicine (35:05) The Key to a Digital Detox (35:46) The 4 Macros of Good Sleep: QQRT (37:02) The Minimum Amount of Sleep You Need to Stay Alive (42:49) How Sleep Regularity Predicts Life Expectancy (46:50) Try This 7-Day Sleep Enhancer Challenge (53:24) Is Your Room Dark Enough for Optimal Sleep? (1:01:03) Why Counting Sheep Doesn’t Work (1:02:58) A Better Alternative to Counting Sheep (1:04:36) Does Magnesium Really Help With Sleep? (1:11:47) Ads (1:13:33) How REM Sleep Works and How to Maximize It (1:20:30) Why REM Sleep Is So Important (1:22:07) Entering a ‘Psychotic’ State During Dreams (1:25:05) Healing Trauma Through Dreams (1:31:12) Nightmares as a Warning Sign of Mental Health Issues (1:36:09) REM Sleep Is Like Group Therapy for Memories (1:39:31) Ads (1:41:18) The Dystopian Future: Superhumans Who Sleep Only 6 Hours (1:45:17) Could Humans Be Engineered to Sleep Less? (1:50:20) Why Undersleeping Triggers Cravings (1:54:36) A New Drug That Could Help With Insomnia (2:03:50) What Did Success Bring You? (2:07:33) I Didn’t Believe in Finding “The One” (2:28:39) The Future of AI and Sleep Follow Dr Matthew: X - https://bit.ly/4oIRpAY Instagram - https://bit.ly/49OgFB4 Podcast - https://bit.ly/489MJhA  You can purchase Dr Matthew’s book, ‘Why We Sleep’, here: https://amzn.to/3K04IxJ The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY    Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEO  KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Last chance to join the waitlist for the limited edition Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/cardswaitlist

fullNo.1 Sleep Expet: Magnesium Isn’t Helping You Sleep! This Sleep Habit Increases Heart Disease 57%01dc335c-cf71-421e-8f40-bfe648a70477Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +00008257https://216.73.216.191/allTags Worry, Worry Read: Matthew 6:31-33; Philippians 4:4-7 “Hi, Mom,” said Leilana. “Did your dentist find any cavities?” Mom shook her head. “Not one,” she said with a sigh. “There wasn’t anything wrong, but I still have a pretty big bill to pay.” Leilana laughed. “You sound like you’d be happier if you had a mouthful of rotten teeth so you could feel better about paying the bill. Are you worried about paying it?” Mom looked startled. Then she grinned. “I guess I’m worrying for no reason,” she said. “I’m really very thankful I didn’t have any cavities. It makes the bill a lot less!” After dinner that evening, Leilana got out the script for her Thanksgiving play. “Who wants to listen to me say my lines?” she asked. Her brother Wesley groaned. “Nobody,” he told her. “We’re all tired of hearing them. You’ve been saying them perfectly for a week.” “But I’m nervous about performing in front of everybody,” Leilana said. “What if I forget my lines?” “You won’t,” said Wesley. “And I, for one, will be glad when the play is done so we’ll never have to hear them again!” Leilana flipped through the pages of her script. “I wonder if Julian learned his lines. If he misses them, I might miss the cue to start mine. That would be awful!” She turned to another page. “And I hope Tess remembers to bring the apron she said I could borrow. The play won’t be the same without it.” Wesley rolled his eyes. “Well, I sure hope something goes wrong for you. You wouldn’t want to worry for nothing!” Mom turned to Leilana and grinned. “No cavities?” she asked. They both started laughing. “I’m as bad as you, Mom,” said Leilana. “And you actually have a bill to pay! The things I’m worrying about haven’t even happened.” “Worrying doesn’t change anything,” said Mom. “That’s why God tells us to bring our worries to Him. Instead of fretting about things we have no control over, we can trust God to take care of us. He sent His Son to die for us so we could be His children, and He’ll make sure we have what we need. Instead of worrying, we can be thankful we belong to Jesus and feel His peace.” –Hazel W. Marett How about you? Do you worry—especially about things you can’t control? Usually the things people worry about never happen—and even if they do happen, worrying won’t change anything. God is the one who’s in control, and He promises to be with you and provide for you, no matter what happens. Give your worries to Him so you can feel His peace as you rest in His presence and love. Today's Key Verse: Give all your worries to Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: Pray instead of worrying

Read: Matthew 6:31-33; Philippians 4:4-7 “Hi, Mom,” said Leilana. “Did your dentist find any cavities?” Mom shook her head. “Not one,” she said with a sigh. “There wasn’t anything wrong, but I still have a pretty big bill to pay.” Leilana laughed. “You sound like you’d be happier if you had a mouthful of rotten teeth so you could feel better about paying the bill. Are you worried about paying it?” Mom looked startled. Then she grinned. “I guess I’m worrying for no reason,” she said. “I’m really very thankful I didn’t have any cavities. It makes the bill a lot less!” After dinner that evening, Leilana got out the script for her Thanksgiving play. “Who wants to listen to me say my lines?” she asked. Her brother Wesley groaned. “Nobody,” he told her. “We’re all tired of hearing them. You’ve been saying them perfectly for a week.” “But I’m nervous about performing in front of everybody,” Leilana said. “What if I forget my lines?” “You won’t,” said Wesley. “And I, for one, will be glad when the play is done so we’ll never have to hear them again!” Leilana flipped through the pages of her script. “I wonder if Julian learned his lines. If he misses them, I might miss the cue to start mine. That would be awful!” She turned to another page. “And I hope Tess remembers to bring the apron she said I could borrow. The play won’t be the same without it.” Wesley rolled his eyes. “Well, I sure hope something goes wrong for you. You wouldn’t want to worry for nothing!” Mom turned to Leilana and grinned. “No cavities?” she asked. They both started laughing. “I’m as bad as you, Mom,” said Leilana. “And you actually have a bill to pay! The things I’m worrying about haven’t even happened.” “Worrying doesn’t change anything,” said Mom. “That’s why God tells us to bring our worries to Him. Instead of fretting about things we have no control over, we can trust God to take care of us. He sent His Son to die for us so we could be His children, and He’ll make sure we have what we need. Instead of worrying, we can be thankful we belong to Jesus and feel His peace.” –Hazel W. Marett How about you? Do you worry—especially about things you can’t control? Usually the things people worry about never happen—and even if they do happen, worrying won’t change anything. God is the one who’s in control, and He promises to be with you and provide for you, no matter what happens. Give your worries to Him so you can feel His peace as you rest in His presence and love. Today's Key Verse: Give all your worries to Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: Pray instead of worrying

Worry, Worry 35229a31-f528-4265-83fc-69b8bb292ac9Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2025) Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2025)bd03cffb-d833-4a5e-8f1e-58cc06aac49dMon, 17 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Offenses Against Truth (2025) What does it mean to live out the truth? This theme carries over as we continue our evaluation of the eighth commandment. We learn the Catechism’s teachings on ways we violate truth, degrees of gravity based on circumstances, and the duty of reparation. Fr. Mike discusses each offense and offers resonating examples to reflect on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2475-2487. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to live out the truth? This theme carries over as we continue our evaluation of the eighth commandment. We learn the Catechism’s teachings on ways we violate truth, degrees of gravity based on circumstances, and the duty of reparation. Fr. Mike discusses each offense and offers resonating examples to reflect on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2475-2487. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 321: Offenses Against Truth (2025)33981baf-49ea-4f69-aaaf-91308d640f8bMon, 17 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Good Medicine Read: Proverbs 15:13-17 “Guess what happened at Grandma and Grandpa’s,” Taylor said, giggling. She and her brother Elliot had just gotten home after spending the weekend with their grandparents. “Grandma had orange juice in a plastic pitcher, and when she picked it up—” Taylor could no longer talk because she was laughing too hard, so Elliot finished the story. “The handle of the pitcher broke off!” “Oh no!” said Mom. “It must have made a huge mess.” “It did,” Taylor said. “Juice splashed all over the cupboards and onto the floor. And there was juice all over Grandma!” “You should have seen the look on her face,” said Elliot. “She kept holding the handle and staring at it. But then she started to laugh, and we laughed too. We all laughed so hard that Grandpa came in to see what was going on.” “I thought they’d be upset about the big mess, but they weren’t,” Taylor said. “Grandpa got a big grin on his face and said, ‘Well, Arlene, I know you didn’t like that pitcher, but you didn’t have to go this far to get rid of it, did you?’ We all laughed until our stomachs hurt.” Dad chuckled. “That’s how your grandparents are. They can usually take an unfortunate situation and find some humor in it. Grandpa loves to quote the verse from Proverbs that says, ‘A joyful heart is good medicine.’” Taylor nodded. “Cleaning up all that sticky juice didn’t seem so bad while we were laughing.” “Sometimes it’s easy to get upset when something like that happens,” Mom said. “But you know what? Instead of getting frustrated when things don’t go our way, we can look for the good in the situation—and maybe even laugh about it. God is good, and He sent Jesus to save us and promises to always take care of us, even when things don’t go as planned—and that should always fill our hearts with joy.” “I’m going to try to laugh more like Grandma and Grandpa,” said Elliot. “Good,” said Mom. “You can start right now because I have something to tell you. Your gym socks somehow got in with the wrong batch of laundry today and, well—they turned pink!” Elliot looked startled. Then he joined in as the rest of his family burst into laughter. –Linda J. Opp How about you? Do you get upset when unexpected things happen to you? Try to find some humor in the situation. You’ll enjoy life more, and it’s good for your health too! Of course, there are times when more serious things happen that you shouldn’t laugh about, but even then remember that God cares for you and is always with you. So laugh whenever you can and enjoy the life He’s given you! Today's Key Verse: A joyful heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Learn to laugh

Read: Proverbs 15:13-17 “Guess what happened at Grandma and Grandpa’s,” Taylor said, giggling. She and her brother Elliot had just gotten home after spending the weekend with their grandparents. “Grandma had orange juice in a plastic pitcher, and when she picked it up—” Taylor could no longer talk because she was laughing too hard, so Elliot finished the story. “The handle of the pitcher broke off!” “Oh no!” said Mom. “It must have made a huge mess.” “It did,” Taylor said. “Juice splashed all over the cupboards and onto the floor. And there was juice all over Grandma!” “You should have seen the look on her face,” said Elliot. “She kept holding the handle and staring at it. But then she started to laugh, and we laughed too. We all laughed so hard that Grandpa came in to see what was going on.” “I thought they’d be upset about the big mess, but they weren’t,” Taylor said. “Grandpa got a big grin on his face and said, ‘Well, Arlene, I know you didn’t like that pitcher, but you didn’t have to go this far to get rid of it, did you?’ We all laughed until our stomachs hurt.” Dad chuckled. “That’s how your grandparents are. They can usually take an unfortunate situation and find some humor in it. Grandpa loves to quote the verse from Proverbs that says, ‘A joyful heart is good medicine.’” Taylor nodded. “Cleaning up all that sticky juice didn’t seem so bad while we were laughing.” “Sometimes it’s easy to get upset when something like that happens,” Mom said. “But you know what? Instead of getting frustrated when things don’t go our way, we can look for the good in the situation—and maybe even laugh about it. God is good, and He sent Jesus to save us and promises to always take care of us, even when things don’t go as planned—and that should always fill our hearts with joy.” “I’m going to try to laugh more like Grandma and Grandpa,” said Elliot. “Good,” said Mom. “You can start right now because I have something to tell you. Your gym socks somehow got in with the wrong batch of laundry today and, well—they turned pink!” Elliot looked startled. Then he joined in as the rest of his family burst into laughter. –Linda J. Opp How about you? Do you get upset when unexpected things happen to you? Try to find some humor in the situation. You’ll enjoy life more, and it’s good for your health too! Of course, there are times when more serious things happen that you shouldn’t laugh about, but even then remember that God cares for you and is always with you. So laugh whenever you can and enjoy the life He’s given you! Today's Key Verse: A joyful heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Learn to laugh

Good Medicine f1c97db5-18c9-4001-9e27-ab162119508fSun, 16 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2025) As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2025)583fc25c-73d5-4179-9f5b-cd88a9c8fb24Sun, 16 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: The Truth (2025) We begin our dive into the eighth commandment: “You shall not bear false witness.” The Catechism defines truth, identifies the importance of truth, and reflects on martyrdom. Fr. Mike unpacks all of this information and reminds us that our duty as Christians is to live in the truth and bear witness to the truth in what we say and how we act. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2464-2474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin our dive into the eighth commandment: “You shall not bear false witness.” The Catechism defines truth, identifies the importance of truth, and reflects on martyrdom. Fr. Mike unpacks all of this information and reminds us that our duty as Christians is to live in the truth and bear witness to the truth in what we say and how we act. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2464-2474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 320: The Truth (2025)fb15524c-dbcb-44b4-9777-ea28a6ab7e2cSun, 16 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/16/25 In The Light Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Would you rather be admired? Or loved? The Day of the Lord is coming. When everything that is true about our hearts will be revealed. What should not be there must be burned up or transformed so that we can be fully known...and fully loved. Mass Readings from November 16, 2025: Malachi 3:19-20 Psalm 98:5-6, 7-8, 92 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Would you rather be admired? Or loved? The Day of the Lord is coming. When everything that is true about our hearts will be revealed. What should not be there must be burned up or transformed so that we can be fully known...and fully loved. Mass Readings from November 16, 2025: Malachi 3:19-20 Psalm 98:5-6, 7-8, 92 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19

full11/16/25 In The Light26ada93e-b70a-4c48-9727-966c0317050cSat, 15 Nov 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Tiny Termites Read: John 6:5-13; Colossians 3:23-24 “I wish I could help!” Lana said as she watched her older brother and sister get ready for the high school service project. They were going to pass out food at the church’s Thanksgiving food drive. “You did help,” Mom told Lana. “You took cans of food to your Sunday school class—cans you bought yourself by doing extra chores around the house.” Lana frowned. “That’s not a big deal.” “Yes, it is,” said Dad. “If nobody donated food, Isaiah and Natalie wouldn’t have anything to pass out.” Lana rode along when Dad took Isaiah and Natalie to church that afternoon. “Looks like they’re knocking the old Paulson house down,” Dad said as they drove down the street. “I knew someone bought the place and that it needed repair. I wonder why they don’t just fix it up.” “I heard that it was full of termites,” said Isaiah. “I guess it was so bad they couldn’t do anything with it.” “What are termites?” asked Lana. “Termites are insects,” Natalie told her. “They kind of look like ants.” “Ants?” Lana looked at the house as they drove by. “They’re taking down that whole building just because of tiny little ants?” “Termites are about the size of ants, but they eat wood,” Dad explained. “When a lot of them eat at a building for a long time, they ruin the beams that support the building and it becomes unsafe.” “Yeah, and it can cost more to fix it than to tear it down and start over,” said Isaiah. “Wow,” said Lana. “I didn’t know something so small could destroy something so big.” “Yes, small things can make a big difference,” said Dad. “And that applies to good things too—like cans of food.” He smiled at Lana. “I know you don’t think donating cans was a big deal, but it’s a big deal to Jesus. You did it for Him out of the love He’s put in your heart. And when we do something for Jesus—no matter how small—He uses our efforts to do big things. Tiny termites can destroy a house, but the small things we do for Jesus do the opposite. He uses them to build His kingdom and show people how much He loves them.” –Hazel W. Marett How about you? Do you think the ways you help are so small that they don’t really matter? In today’s Bible passage, five loaves and two fish didn’t sound like much, but a little boy gave them to Jesus anyway—and Jesus used them to do something huge that blessed many people. When you do something for Jesus, He’ll bless what you do for Him. No effort is too small. Today's Key Verse: Whatever work you do, do it with all your heart…You are working for the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: Small efforts matter to Jesus

Read: John 6:5-13; Colossians 3:23-24 “I wish I could help!” Lana said as she watched her older brother and sister get ready for the high school service project. They were going to pass out food at the church’s Thanksgiving food drive. “You did help,” Mom told Lana. “You took cans of food to your Sunday school class—cans you bought yourself by doing extra chores around the house.” Lana frowned. “That’s not a big deal.” “Yes, it is,” said Dad. “If nobody donated food, Isaiah and Natalie wouldn’t have anything to pass out.” Lana rode along when Dad took Isaiah and Natalie to church that afternoon. “Looks like they’re knocking the old Paulson house down,” Dad said as they drove down the street. “I knew someone bought the place and that it needed repair. I wonder why they don’t just fix it up.” “I heard that it was full of termites,” said Isaiah. “I guess it was so bad they couldn’t do anything with it.” “What are termites?” asked Lana. “Termites are insects,” Natalie told her. “They kind of look like ants.” “Ants?” Lana looked at the house as they drove by. “They’re taking down that whole building just because of tiny little ants?” “Termites are about the size of ants, but they eat wood,” Dad explained. “When a lot of them eat at a building for a long time, they ruin the beams that support the building and it becomes unsafe.” “Yeah, and it can cost more to fix it than to tear it down and start over,” said Isaiah. “Wow,” said Lana. “I didn’t know something so small could destroy something so big.” “Yes, small things can make a big difference,” said Dad. “And that applies to good things too—like cans of food.” He smiled at Lana. “I know you don’t think donating cans was a big deal, but it’s a big deal to Jesus. You did it for Him out of the love He’s put in your heart. And when we do something for Jesus—no matter how small—He uses our efforts to do big things. Tiny termites can destroy a house, but the small things we do for Jesus do the opposite. He uses them to build His kingdom and show people how much He loves them.” –Hazel W. Marett How about you? Do you think the ways you help are so small that they don’t really matter? In today’s Bible passage, five loaves and two fish didn’t sound like much, but a little boy gave them to Jesus anyway—and Jesus used them to do something huge that blessed many people. When you do something for Jesus, He’ll bless what you do for Him. No effort is too small. Today's Key Verse: Whatever work you do, do it with all your heart…You are working for the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 (NLV) Today's Key Thought: Small efforts matter to Jesus

Tiny Termites 5e040191-9747-434e-af79-a25fd6ec6561Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2025) Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2025)ad75cd7f-5943-4046-ae60-06f34e04eeb9Sat, 15 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Summary of the Seventh Commandment (2025) We have reached the In Brief section, or nugget day, on the seventh commandment. Father Mike reiterates that the right to private property comes from our dignity as humans, and the Church has a duty to weigh in on economic or social matters where that dignity is threatened. He challenges us to ask ourselves, do we see Jesus in “the distressing disguise of the poor” and just walk by him, or do we respond to him? Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2450-2463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have reached the In Brief section, or nugget day, on the seventh commandment. Father Mike reiterates that the right to private property comes from our dignity as humans, and the Church has a duty to weigh in on economic or social matters where that dignity is threatened. He challenges us to ask ourselves, do we see Jesus in “the distressing disguise of the poor” and just walk by him, or do we respond to him? Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2450-2463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 319: Summary of the Seventh Commandment (2025)5a0031c7-52ba-4480-b6dc-630b97473baeSat, 15 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsreading PhilippiansHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the entire book of Philippians. Philippians is short but sweet and packed with encouragement. Whether you have already read it or maybe you have been meaning to, we encourage you to sit with God as we open His word together. "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Philippians 4:8 _____________________________________________ ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI  _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the entire book of Philippians. Philippians is short but sweet and packed with encouragement. Whether you have already read it or maybe you have been meaning to, we encourage you to sit with God as we open His word together. "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Philippians 4:8 _____________________________________________ ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/CWCOI ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com  ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI  _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullreading Philippianse7cfb90f-af98-4704-9da1-195ab56a9dc9Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLiving On Mission | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   In today's episode we talk about serving and what it really looks like to show up for people with the heart of Jesus. We read from Matthew Corinthians and Proverbs and share real life stories about generosity kindness and letting God use us in simple everyday ways. This is an honest conversation about loving others well finding purpose in service and understanding how God shapes our character when we give freely.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids' vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB.   Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 61% off your first order at everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB.   Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 50% off.   Smalls Human-grade, fresh cat food delivered straight to your door. Go to Smalls.com/GGB to get 60% off your first order + free shipping.

Hiiii GGB!   In today's episode we talk about serving and what it really looks like to show up for people with the heart of Jesus. We read from Matthew Corinthians and Proverbs and share real life stories about generosity kindness and letting God use us in simple everyday ways. This is an honest conversation about loving others well finding purpose in service and understanding how God shapes our character when we give freely.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids' vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB.   Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 61% off your first order at everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB.   Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 50% off.   Smalls Human-grade, fresh cat food delivered straight to your door. Go to Smalls.com/GGB to get 60% off your first order + free shipping.

fullLiving On Mission | Girls Gone Bible86781204-291d-4cc1-affe-f01d0d44bc08Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLiving On Mission | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   In today's episode we talk about serving and what it really looks like to show up for people with the heart of Jesus. We read from Matthew Corinthians and Proverbs and share real life stories about generosity kindness and letting God use us in simple everyday ways. This is an honest conversation about loving others well finding purpose in service and understanding how God shapes our character when we give freely.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids' vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/GGB.   Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 61% off your first order at https://everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB.   Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 50% off.   Smalls Human-grade, fresh cat food delivered straight to your door. Go to Smalls.com/GGB to get 60% off your first order + free shipping.  

Hiiii GGB!   In today's episode we talk about serving and what it really looks like to show up for people with the heart of Jesus. We read from Matthew Corinthians and Proverbs and share real life stories about generosity kindness and letting God use us in simple everyday ways. This is an honest conversation about loving others well finding purpose in service and understanding how God shapes our character when we give freely.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids' vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/GGB.   Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 61% off your first order at https://everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB.   Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 50% off.   Smalls Human-grade, fresh cat food delivered straight to your door. Go to Smalls.com/GGB to get 60% off your first order + free shipping.  

fullLiving On Mission | Girls Gone Bible7bf5e0df-dd6b-49b0-ab0d-183a29774a56Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Why You’re Never Satisfied! The 4 Pillars of Lasting HappinessArthur C. Brooks is a Harvard professor, social scientist, and bestselling author who studies the science of happiness, meaning, and human fulfilment. He advises leaders and high achievers on how to build lives rooted in purpose, satisfaction, and emotional wellbeing. In today's Moment, Arthur breaks down the four scalable areas of life to work on for lasting happiness. Learn the science behind long-term satisfaction, emotional resilience, and building meaning and purpose in a pleasure-driven world. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/CEreSpaggYb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/PrjwL6cggYb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Arthur C. Brooks: https://www.arthurbrooks.com/

Arthur C. Brooks is a Harvard professor, social scientist, and bestselling author who studies the science of happiness, meaning, and human fulfilment. He advises leaders and high achievers on how to build lives rooted in purpose, satisfaction, and emotional wellbeing. In today's Moment, Arthur breaks down the four scalable areas of life to work on for lasting happiness. Learn the science behind long-term satisfaction, emotional resilience, and building meaning and purpose in a pleasure-driven world. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/CEreSpaggYb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/PrjwL6cggYb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Arthur C. Brooks: https://www.arthurbrooks.com/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Why You’re Never Satisfied! The 4 Pillars of Lasting Happinessc4396aea-8a70-4aa9-ba63-c2d3170e45daFri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +00001255https://216.73.216.191/allTags Foursquare Fun Read: Ephesians 4:30-32; 1 John 1:9 Mia loved playing foursquare. Every day at recess, she was first to grab the big rubber ball and station herself inside the “king” square of the painted foursquare grid. Thwump! The ball ricocheted out of Tatiana’s square and rolled into the bushes. “You’re out!” called Mia gleefully. “And I’m still in.” Tatiana exited the square. Womp! The ball bounced into Jonah’s square and flew out before he could hit it to another player. Jonah hung his head and walked to the back of the line. “I won again!” sang Mia. A new kid joined the game. Someone Mia didn’t recognize. Mia skillfully palmed the ball and it spun into his square. Would he be able to hit it back? “Oooh! A spinner!” called Emilie. Mia held her breath as she waited. The new boy tapped the ball back to her so gently that she lunged to reach it. She missed and flew forward, scraping both knees. “No fair!” Mia screeched. She grabbed the foursquare ball and threw it as hard as she could. All her friends watched as the ball hit a sharp rock and popped. Tears filled Mia’s eyes, and she ran. The recess monitor, Mrs. Goldspeed, found Mia sitting on the curb, head in her arms. “What happened, honey?” “I…I scraped my knees,” Mia muttered. “Hmm. Does that have anything to do with this broken ball?” Mrs. Goldspeed held up a piece of rubber folded over her arm like a worn-out rag. “Well,” hedged Mia. She sighed. “I got mad, because I didn’t win.” “You know, this deflated ball is like us when we sin,” said Mrs. Goldspeed. “When we are broken, we need God to make us new.” She pulled out a patch and pump. “I can fix this foursquare ball, just like God can fix your heart. Because Jesus died for our sins, we can pray and ask Him to forgive us whenever we need to and He will give us a fresh start.” Mia bowed her head. “Dear God, I’m sorry for losing my temper. Help me to be kind to others.” She felt clean-hearted and brand new. When Mia returned to the foursquare game, she grinned to herself. Thank you, God, for mending me just like this patched-up rubber ball. –Wendy Lynne Smith How about you? Have you ever felt like a deflated rubber ball—broken because of your sin? The good news is that God wants to restore you and fill you up with His love. You can ask for forgiveness when needed and He will make you like new. Then trust Him to fill you with His Holy Spirit and empower you to be kind to others. Today's Key Verse: Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God forgives and restores

Read: Ephesians 4:30-32; 1 John 1:9 Mia loved playing foursquare. Every day at recess, she was first to grab the big rubber ball and station herself inside the “king” square of the painted foursquare grid. Thwump! The ball ricocheted out of Tatiana’s square and rolled into the bushes. “You’re out!” called Mia gleefully. “And I’m still in.” Tatiana exited the square. Womp! The ball bounced into Jonah’s square and flew out before he could hit it to another player. Jonah hung his head and walked to the back of the line. “I won again!” sang Mia. A new kid joined the game. Someone Mia didn’t recognize. Mia skillfully palmed the ball and it spun into his square. Would he be able to hit it back? “Oooh! A spinner!” called Emilie. Mia held her breath as she waited. The new boy tapped the ball back to her so gently that she lunged to reach it. She missed and flew forward, scraping both knees. “No fair!” Mia screeched. She grabbed the foursquare ball and threw it as hard as she could. All her friends watched as the ball hit a sharp rock and popped. Tears filled Mia’s eyes, and she ran. The recess monitor, Mrs. Goldspeed, found Mia sitting on the curb, head in her arms. “What happened, honey?” “I…I scraped my knees,” Mia muttered. “Hmm. Does that have anything to do with this broken ball?” Mrs. Goldspeed held up a piece of rubber folded over her arm like a worn-out rag. “Well,” hedged Mia. She sighed. “I got mad, because I didn’t win.” “You know, this deflated ball is like us when we sin,” said Mrs. Goldspeed. “When we are broken, we need God to make us new.” She pulled out a patch and pump. “I can fix this foursquare ball, just like God can fix your heart. Because Jesus died for our sins, we can pray and ask Him to forgive us whenever we need to and He will give us a fresh start.” Mia bowed her head. “Dear God, I’m sorry for losing my temper. Help me to be kind to others.” She felt clean-hearted and brand new. When Mia returned to the foursquare game, she grinned to herself. Thank you, God, for mending me just like this patched-up rubber ball. –Wendy Lynne Smith How about you? Have you ever felt like a deflated rubber ball—broken because of your sin? The good news is that God wants to restore you and fill you up with His love. You can ask for forgiveness when needed and He will make you like new. Then trust Him to fill you with His Holy Spirit and empower you to be kind to others. Today's Key Verse: Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God forgives and restores

Foursquare Fun a1aaa9bb-59f9-48dd-8c04-ef4237fed661Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2025) Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2025)6686cc4d-3ada-44eb-a8a3-75902f83f930Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: Love for the Poor (2025) The Church’s charity for the poor is a “part of her constant tradition.” Fr. Mike unpacks how the poor are the “true treasure of the Church.” He emphasizes that when we give to the poor what they need, we satisfy the requirements of justice. He also reiterates the importance of mercy and showing mercy to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2443-2449. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church’s charity for the poor is a “part of her constant tradition.” Fr. Mike unpacks how the poor are the “true treasure of the Church.” He emphasizes that when we give to the poor what they need, we satisfy the requirements of justice. He also reiterates the importance of mercy and showing mercy to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2443-2449. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 318: Love for the Poor (2025)de48a3f8-78ca-41b7-8fcf-20553d74f062Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#945 - Luke 14 – The Lost Sheep, Coin, and SonThis episode is part 35 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus hears the pharisees grumbling that he hangs out with sinners and tells them three stories to illustrate that heaven rejoices when sinners repent and that God desires to forgive. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 35 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus hears the pharisees grumbling that he hangs out with sinners and tells them three stories to illustrate that heaven rejoices when sinners repent and that God desires to forgive. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#945 - Luke 14 – The Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son79885b67-c1dd-48f2-8c5e-a55d7755874cThu, 13 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000800https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAddressing the FAKE Videos of Me (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) There have been numerous fake videos of Fr. Mike circulating online: clips of him supposedly asking for money for Lourdes, delivering sermons he never gave, and appearing on accounts that aren’t actually his. These are all scams — and a concerning reminder of how easy it is to be deceived by AI-generated content. Fr. Mike addresses these scams, shares tips for spotting fake content, and offers his perspective on artificial intelligence. If you come across any AI profiles or questionable videos, please send the link(s) to support@ascensionpress.com so our team can work on getting them removed. Thank you for helping us protect Fr. Mike&#39;s name, image, and likeness!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

There have been numerous fake videos of Fr. Mike circulating online: clips of him supposedly asking for money for Lourdes, delivering sermons he never gave, and appearing on accounts that aren’t actually his. These are all scams — and a concerning reminder of how easy it is to be deceived by AI-generated content. Fr. Mike addresses these scams, shares tips for spotting fake content, and offers his perspective on artificial intelligence. If you come across any AI profiles or questionable videos, please send the link(s) to support@ascensionpress.com so our team can work on getting them removed. Thank you for helping us protect Fr. Mike&#39;s name, image, and likeness!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAddressing the FAKE Videos of Me (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)d9763230-1b33-4c89-81b4-cb050fec6d32Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Marriages Fall Apart After Kids and 5 Simple Steps to RebuildEvery couple begins marriage with love, purpose, and seemingly endless dreams, but then the kids arrive...and everything changes. Sleepless nights, endless noise, and unrelenting schedules can slowly replace tenderness with tension. Before long, spouses who once felt inseparable find themselves living like teammates or strangers, wondering where the closeness went.  In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen and Devin Schadt confront one of the hardest truths of married life: intimacy doesn’t die overnight; it fades when it’s no longer pursued. They share how to see, hear, remember, and respect your wife again, and how daily virtue (not quick fixes) restores the bond that children, exhaustion, and the world so easily erode.  🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for 30+ sessions to help you understand how to balance work, how to overcome lust, how to actually prayer, and a ton more: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com👉 Get Devin Schadt’s new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ Use coupon code Gentleman20 for 20% off.  Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno ______________________ 🔴 PLEASE HELP US GROW THIS CHANNEL 🔴1. Don’t miss a Youtube Catholic Gentleman Video: Please click SUBSCRIBE, then Click the "Notification Bell" = 🔔and select “ALL”. This will make sure that you are notified when any new video is released. 2. Please "Like" this video. 👍3. Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the SHARE button. ______________________ -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentlemanhttps://twitter.com/catholicgent______________________ Go to our website https://catholicgentleman.com/podcast-listing to join our mailing list Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every couple begins marriage with love, purpose, and seemingly endless dreams, but then the kids arrive...and everything changes. Sleepless nights, endless noise, and unrelenting schedules can slowly replace tenderness with tension. Before long, spouses who once felt inseparable find themselves living like teammates or strangers, wondering where the closeness went.  In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen and Devin Schadt confront one of the hardest truths of married life: intimacy doesn’t die overnight; it fades when it’s no longer pursued. They share how to see, hear, remember, and respect your wife again, and how daily virtue (not quick fixes) restores the bond that children, exhaustion, and the world so easily erode.  🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for 30+ sessions to help you understand how to balance work, how to overcome lust, how to actually prayer, and a ton more: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com👉 Get Devin Schadt’s new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ Use coupon code Gentleman20 for 20% off.  Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno ______________________ 🔴 PLEASE HELP US GROW THIS CHANNEL 🔴1. Don’t miss a Youtube Catholic Gentleman Video: Please click SUBSCRIBE, then Click the "Notification Bell" = 🔔and select “ALL”. This will make sure that you are notified when any new video is released. 2. Please "Like" this video. 👍3. Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the SHARE button. ______________________ -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentlemanhttps://twitter.com/catholicgent______________________ Go to our website https://catholicgentleman.com/podcast-listing to join our mailing list Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy Marriages Fall Apart After Kids and 5 Simple Steps to Rebuild4950087a-152b-447d-9893-62e5a0a8fcafThu, 13 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +00003988https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTim Ferriss: 4 Science-Backed Tools That Rewired Decades of Childhood Trauma & DepressionHealth Hacker TIM FERRISS reveals how to naturally calm anxiety, lower stress, balance your nervous system, and boost mental health - without medication. Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, investor, lifestyle guru, and host of The Tim Ferriss Show. He is also the author of 5 #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling books, such as: ‘The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich’.  He explains: ◼️Why stimulating the vagus nerve may hold the key to anxiety relief ◼️How HRV became the #1 biomarker he tracks, and how to improve it fast ◼️His go-to 5-day reset protocol for nervous system healing  ◼️What most people get wrong about managing stress, and how to fix it today ◼️The #1 diet mistake that could be fueling your anxiety [00:00] Intro   [02:45] My Mission: Simplify Complex Ideas   [03:36] Framework for Fast Learning   [08:00] Choosing the Right Projects   [10:21] Importance of Small Steps for Big Results [12:46] Why Humans Need Purpose  [15:45] Tim’s Sexual Abuse Story [25:48] How People Deal With Trauma   [31:58] Practical Steps to Prevent Suicide   [35:49] Humans Aren’t Programmed to Be Alone   [39:18] Accelerated TMS for Depression and Anxiety   [42:45] Metabolic Psychiatry   [44:08] Psychedelic Treatments for Mental Health   [45:38] Vagus Nerve Stimulation   [50:11] Ads   [53:22] The Future of Health: What’s Coming Next?   [57:21] What’s Guiding You Today?   [59:30] Dating Apps and the Paradox of Choice   [1:02:49] How Would You Spend Your Last Day on Earth?   Follow Tim: Instagram - https://bit.ly/49gqgRc  TikTok - https://bit.ly/4oHX0ro  X - https://bit.ly/4qW09oI  You can purchase Tim’s new COYOTE card game, here: https://amzn.to/489NdnV  You can purchase Tim’s book, ‘The 4-Hour Work Week’, here: https://amzn.to/3LysDoy  Read Tim’s deeply personal reflections on suicide, here: https://bit.ly/4i1NnRS  If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. You’re not alone.  📞 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (US)  📞116 123 Samaritans (UK) The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: SimpliSafe - https://simplisafe.com/DOAC to save 60% on a SimpliSafe home security system. Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25-30% off Apple:  https://www.apple.com/mac/

Health Hacker TIM FERRISS reveals how to naturally calm anxiety, lower stress, balance your nervous system, and boost mental health - without medication. Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, investor, lifestyle guru, and host of The Tim Ferriss Show. He is also the author of 5 #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling books, such as: ‘The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich’.  He explains: ◼️Why stimulating the vagus nerve may hold the key to anxiety relief ◼️How HRV became the #1 biomarker he tracks, and how to improve it fast ◼️His go-to 5-day reset protocol for nervous system healing  ◼️What most people get wrong about managing stress, and how to fix it today ◼️The #1 diet mistake that could be fueling your anxiety [00:00] Intro   [02:45] My Mission: Simplify Complex Ideas   [03:36] Framework for Fast Learning   [08:00] Choosing the Right Projects   [10:21] Importance of Small Steps for Big Results [12:46] Why Humans Need Purpose  [15:45] Tim’s Sexual Abuse Story [25:48] How People Deal With Trauma   [31:58] Practical Steps to Prevent Suicide   [35:49] Humans Aren’t Programmed to Be Alone   [39:18] Accelerated TMS for Depression and Anxiety   [42:45] Metabolic Psychiatry   [44:08] Psychedelic Treatments for Mental Health   [45:38] Vagus Nerve Stimulation   [50:11] Ads   [53:22] The Future of Health: What’s Coming Next?   [57:21] What’s Guiding You Today?   [59:30] Dating Apps and the Paradox of Choice   [1:02:49] How Would You Spend Your Last Day on Earth?   Follow Tim: Instagram - https://bit.ly/49gqgRc  TikTok - https://bit.ly/4oHX0ro  X - https://bit.ly/4qW09oI  You can purchase Tim’s new COYOTE card game, here: https://amzn.to/489NdnV  You can purchase Tim’s book, ‘The 4-Hour Work Week’, here: https://amzn.to/3LysDoy  Read Tim’s deeply personal reflections on suicide, here: https://bit.ly/4i1NnRS  If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. You’re not alone.  📞 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (US)  📞116 123 Samaritans (UK) The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: SimpliSafe - https://simplisafe.com/DOAC to save 60% on a SimpliSafe home security system. Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25-30% off Apple:  https://www.apple.com/mac/

fullTim Ferriss: 4 Science-Backed Tools That Rewired Decades of Childhood Trauma & Depressionea817bdb-46e7-4da6-a159-204fb3779186Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +00004158https://216.73.216.191/allTags Carmen’s Cupcake Read: Romans 3:21-28 “I have a surprise for you today!” Mom said as Carmen walked into the kitchen. “What, Mom?” Carmen sat down to a bowl of cereal. “I know about my birthday dinner tonight with Grandma and Papa. That’s not a surprise.” “This one’s different. I’ll tell you when you get home from school. Hurry with your breakfast so I can walk you to your bus stop on my way to work.” All day Carmen wondered about Mom’s surprise. When she climbed the steps to her apartment after school that afternoon, Mom was waiting for her at the door. She took Carmen’s bookbag and dropped it in the living room. “Let’s go, mija!” As they walked down the street, Carmen chatted about gym class. Then Mom stopped in front of a fancy bakery, one Carmen had wanted to visit. “We’re getting something here?” Carmen asked. “That’s my surprise! I signed you up for their birthday rewards, so today you get a free cupcake.” Carmen laughed. “Really?” Mom nodded. “Let’s go in!” “Oh, Mom, it smells just like I imagined—even better!” Carmen breathed in the aroma of delicious baked goods. After choosing a chocolate cupcake with buttercream frosting, she and her mother sat down by the windows. “What a great surprise, Mom! Something so tasty—and it’s free!” Carmen wiped gooey icing from her mouth. “Does it remind you of something we heard at church last week? About receiving something wonderful for free?” Mom asked. “Oh yeah! When we trust Jesus to save us and make us God’s children, we get forgiveness for our sins. We also get eternal life with Him…so much good stuff!” Mom smiled. “Yes, and just like this cupcake, we didn’t have to pay for it. We didn’t have to work to earn God’s love either.” “Just like I didn’t do anything to earn this cupcake,” said Carmen. “Right,” answered Mom. “Jesus paid the price so we could be God’s sons and daughters, mija. He died for our sins and rose from the dead to make us part of His family—that’s how much He loves us. We have a lot to celebrate on your birthday—and every day!” –Allison Wilson Lee How about you? Have you wondered if you could ever be good enough to receive God’s perfect love? God tells us in the Bible that we don’t need to earn His love or forgiveness—and we could never do that anyway. God loves us so much that He offers us a relationship with Him, along with forgiveness of our sins, as a free gift paid for by Jesus. Receive this free gift today by trusting in Him. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God’s love is a free gift

Read: Romans 3:21-28 “I have a surprise for you today!” Mom said as Carmen walked into the kitchen. “What, Mom?” Carmen sat down to a bowl of cereal. “I know about my birthday dinner tonight with Grandma and Papa. That’s not a surprise.” “This one’s different. I’ll tell you when you get home from school. Hurry with your breakfast so I can walk you to your bus stop on my way to work.” All day Carmen wondered about Mom’s surprise. When she climbed the steps to her apartment after school that afternoon, Mom was waiting for her at the door. She took Carmen’s bookbag and dropped it in the living room. “Let’s go, mija!” As they walked down the street, Carmen chatted about gym class. Then Mom stopped in front of a fancy bakery, one Carmen had wanted to visit. “We’re getting something here?” Carmen asked. “That’s my surprise! I signed you up for their birthday rewards, so today you get a free cupcake.” Carmen laughed. “Really?” Mom nodded. “Let’s go in!” “Oh, Mom, it smells just like I imagined—even better!” Carmen breathed in the aroma of delicious baked goods. After choosing a chocolate cupcake with buttercream frosting, she and her mother sat down by the windows. “What a great surprise, Mom! Something so tasty—and it’s free!” Carmen wiped gooey icing from her mouth. “Does it remind you of something we heard at church last week? About receiving something wonderful for free?” Mom asked. “Oh yeah! When we trust Jesus to save us and make us God’s children, we get forgiveness for our sins. We also get eternal life with Him…so much good stuff!” Mom smiled. “Yes, and just like this cupcake, we didn’t have to pay for it. We didn’t have to work to earn God’s love either.” “Just like I didn’t do anything to earn this cupcake,” said Carmen. “Right,” answered Mom. “Jesus paid the price so we could be God’s sons and daughters, mija. He died for our sins and rose from the dead to make us part of His family—that’s how much He loves us. We have a lot to celebrate on your birthday—and every day!” –Allison Wilson Lee How about you? Have you wondered if you could ever be good enough to receive God’s perfect love? God tells us in the Bible that we don’t need to earn His love or forgiveness—and we could never do that anyway. God loves us so much that He offers us a relationship with Him, along with forgiveness of our sins, as a free gift paid for by Jesus. Receive this free gift today by trusting in Him. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God’s love is a free gift

Carmen’s Cupcake a7533436-b176-4672-8e5f-8bf6a70bd195Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2025)315a6f3f-55d9-4441-ada4-8ec828ff7785Thu, 13 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: International Justice and Solidarity (2025) Internationally, there is often a large gap in the resources between countries. The Catechism explains the justice and solidarity that should exist among all nations, rich and poor. Rich nations have a duty of solidarity, charity, and justice to support nations who are unable to fully ensure their own development. Fr. Mike emphasizes that direct aid is not all the Church advocates for, but that we also have a duty to help reform these nations. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2437-2442. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Internationally, there is often a large gap in the resources between countries. The Catechism explains the justice and solidarity that should exist among all nations, rich and poor. Rich nations have a duty of solidarity, charity, and justice to support nations who are unable to fully ensure their own development. Fr. Mike emphasizes that direct aid is not all the Church advocates for, but that we also have a duty to help reform these nations. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2437-2442. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 317: International Justice and Solidarity (2025)307d8d9e-be8a-491d-93ee-898804fd11b7Thu, 13 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#393: Yahweh: "Who Made God?” -The Names of God, Part 5Scripture: Exodus 3:1–14 🕊️ In this episode, kids will discover one of the most powerful names of God — Yahweh — through the story of Moses and the burning bush. Together, we’ll explore what God meant when He said, “I AM who I AM,” and why that name tells us something incredible about who God is: that He has no beginning and no end. Children will learn that when they see LORD written in all capital letters in the Old Testament, it’s the translated form of God’s name, Yahweh. Through vivid storytelling, they’ll hear how Moses encountered God on holy ground, felt awe and wonder at His presence, and learned that Yahweh is the God who always is. This episode helps kids wrestle with the big question, “Who made God?” and gently leads them to understand that nothing and no one made Him — because He always was. It ends with a comforting truth: the same Yahweh who spoke to Moses is still with us today — unchanging, loving, and faithful. -------------------- 🎁 Join the team: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kbspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan I also have Kids Bible Stories Bedtime & Kids Bible Stories Espanol now available, FREE, wherever you get your podcasts!  -------------------- Interested in advertising on the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more here

Scripture: Exodus 3:1–14 🕊️ In this episode, kids will discover one of the most powerful names of God — Yahweh — through the story of Moses and the burning bush. Together, we’ll explore what God meant when He said, “I AM who I AM,” and why that name tells us something incredible about who God is: that He has no beginning and no end. Children will learn that when they see LORD written in all capital letters in the Old Testament, it’s the translated form of God’s name, Yahweh. Through vivid storytelling, they’ll hear how Moses encountered God on holy ground, felt awe and wonder at His presence, and learned that Yahweh is the God who always is. This episode helps kids wrestle with the big question, “Who made God?” and gently leads them to understand that nothing and no one made Him — because He always was. It ends with a comforting truth: the same Yahweh who spoke to Moses is still with us today — unchanging, loving, and faithful. -------------------- 🎁 Join the team: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kbspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan I also have Kids Bible Stories Bedtime & Kids Bible Stories Espanol now available, FREE, wherever you get your podcasts!  -------------------- Interested in advertising on the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more here

full#393: Yahweh: "Who Made God?” -The Names of God, Part 573f79705-39a2-4c80-9829-1a127512dcbfWed, 12 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +00001117https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Cruz Shares Exorcism StoriesThank you to our sponsors! Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals.  For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code EXFILES at Bubsnaturals.com Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 60% off your first box! Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES Follow us on IG at @theBethea and @exorcistfiles See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thank you to our sponsors! Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals.  For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code EXFILES at Bubsnaturals.com Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 60% off your first box! Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES Follow us on IG at @theBethea and @exorcistfiles See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullFr. Cruz Shares Exorcism Stories5ddc3955-1ffb-453a-a2e5-ee6b05a43db6Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Puzzling Pieces Read: Psalm 37:23-28 Weston shuffled through the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. “Wow, I’ve never tried to do a puzzle with so many pieces before!” “I know it looks hard, but I’m sure you can do it,” said Mom. “Want some help? I could turn the pieces right side up for you.” “Okay,” Weston said. “I’ll work on the barn.” He started to sift through the jumbled pile, looking for red pieces. “Weston, do you know what this jigsaw puzzle reminds me of?” Mom asked as she turned pieces over. “Uh, my room, I guess,” Weston said with a smile. “A big mess!” Mom laughed. “It does look a lot like the clutter I sometimes see in there, but I had something else in mind—our lives. Sometimes life is puzzling to us. It’s confusing and filled with overwhelming problems, and we can’t see how the pieces can possibly fit together. But God has a plan and purpose for everything that happens. He knows all the pieces will fit perfectly, even when we can’t see how.” “You mean like the time I didn’t make the Parkside soccer team?” Weston asked. “Right,” Mom said. “Many of your friends made the team, and you were so disappointed. You didn’t see how that piece of your life fit at all. You even said you might as well give up playing soccer.” “Yeah, but then Mr. Singh called,” Weston said. “He was coaching the Greenwood team and asked if I’d like to play the goalie position.” Mom nodded. “So you joined that team, and you really liked it and had a great time.” “Yeah,” Weston said. “It was so much fun!” “I think God wanted you on Mr. Singh’s team so we could get to know his whole family,” Mom said. “They accepted our invitation to come to a program at church and heard about Jesus.” She glanced at the puzzle pieces Weston was working on. “Hey, that barn’s really coming together!” She handed him another red puzzle piece. “Just like you’re fitting those pieces together into a barn, God fits all the pieces of our lives together into something good that points to Jesus and His love for us.” –Annette S. Bury How about you? Are you going through something difficult or confusing right now? Does your life look like a jumbled mess that will never fit together? We often can’t see or understand how things that are sad or painful could possibly be good. Trust God. He has a purpose for all the things that happen in your life. He promises to fit them together into something good that shows you belong to Jesus. Today's Key Verse: We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: God has a purpose for everything

Read: Psalm 37:23-28 Weston shuffled through the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. “Wow, I’ve never tried to do a puzzle with so many pieces before!” “I know it looks hard, but I’m sure you can do it,” said Mom. “Want some help? I could turn the pieces right side up for you.” “Okay,” Weston said. “I’ll work on the barn.” He started to sift through the jumbled pile, looking for red pieces. “Weston, do you know what this jigsaw puzzle reminds me of?” Mom asked as she turned pieces over. “Uh, my room, I guess,” Weston said with a smile. “A big mess!” Mom laughed. “It does look a lot like the clutter I sometimes see in there, but I had something else in mind—our lives. Sometimes life is puzzling to us. It’s confusing and filled with overwhelming problems, and we can’t see how the pieces can possibly fit together. But God has a plan and purpose for everything that happens. He knows all the pieces will fit perfectly, even when we can’t see how.” “You mean like the time I didn’t make the Parkside soccer team?” Weston asked. “Right,” Mom said. “Many of your friends made the team, and you were so disappointed. You didn’t see how that piece of your life fit at all. You even said you might as well give up playing soccer.” “Yeah, but then Mr. Singh called,” Weston said. “He was coaching the Greenwood team and asked if I’d like to play the goalie position.” Mom nodded. “So you joined that team, and you really liked it and had a great time.” “Yeah,” Weston said. “It was so much fun!” “I think God wanted you on Mr. Singh’s team so we could get to know his whole family,” Mom said. “They accepted our invitation to come to a program at church and heard about Jesus.” She glanced at the puzzle pieces Weston was working on. “Hey, that barn’s really coming together!” She handed him another red puzzle piece. “Just like you’re fitting those pieces together into a barn, God fits all the pieces of our lives together into something good that points to Jesus and His love for us.” –Annette S. Bury How about you? Are you going through something difficult or confusing right now? Does your life look like a jumbled mess that will never fit together? We often can’t see or understand how things that are sad or painful could possibly be good. Trust God. He has a purpose for all the things that happen in your life. He promises to fit them together into something good that shows you belong to Jesus. Today's Key Verse: We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: God has a purpose for everything

Puzzling Pieces 8bfffa80-e01c-4db7-94dc-89f54b76ff1aWed, 12 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2025) Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2025)825c34de-5cd2-44dd-9e84-843c0e6549ebWed, 12 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Labor and Social Justice (2025) Work is both a gift and a duty. Today, we explore how labor can impact man’s dignity and unite us to Jesus, the carpenter. Fr. Mike emphasizes that work should not be ordered towards economic gain, but rather, it should be ordered toward man’s dignity and the human community. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2426-2436. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Work is both a gift and a duty. Today, we explore how labor can impact man’s dignity and unite us to Jesus, the carpenter. Fr. Mike emphasizes that work should not be ordered towards economic gain, but rather, it should be ordered toward man’s dignity and the human community. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2426-2436. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 316: Labor and Social Justice (2025)3175cfe6-8bc8-40fd-9594-0ab4e478e09cWed, 12 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags School Pictures Read: Colossians 3:14-17 “What do you think of this one?” Sofie asked her older sister. Kara was helping her choose an outfit to wear for her school pictures the next day. “Why don’t you pick something simpler?” Kara suggested. “Remember, Mom said you have to pick clothes without too bold of a pattern so they will look good in the picture.” Sofie slid the shirt on the hanger and hung it back up in her closet. “Okay.” “So, how was Sunday school this morning?” Kara asked as she searched through the clothes hanging in Sofie’s closet. Sofie shrugged. “All right, I guess. I just wish it was more exciting.” Kara frowned. “I thought you enjoyed Sunday school.” “I do. I just wish there was more time for games and playing with my friends. Maybe then we would have more kids come to church!” “I know it can be hard to sit,” Kara said. “And the teachers do their best to make the lessons fun. But sometimes you can get so focused on playing games and seeing your friends that you miss what God wants to teach you.” “What do you mean?” Sofie asked. “Well, it’s like your school pictures. If you wear a shirt with a busy pattern, the people who see the picture will focus on your clothes instead of being focused on your beautiful smile.” “So is playing games with my friends bad?” Kara pulled another shirt, a pale blue one, out of the closet. “No. It just shouldn’t distract you from the real reason we go to church—to worship Jesus with other Christians and learn about what He tells us in the Bible.” She held the shirt up against Sofie, studying it. “See? It’s like this shirt. It brings out the blue in your eyes without distracting people from what they’re supposed to be looking at.” “My face!” Sofie smiled. “I get it. We go to church to worship and learn about Jesus, and I should be focusing on Him.” She took the blue shirt from Kara. “You know what? I think I like this one.” Kara grinned. “Just remember, the most important thing is to wear a smile!” –Jessica Kleeberger How about you? What do you focus on when you go to church? It can be fun to play games, do crafts, and visit with friends, but we shouldn’t let that distract us from the real reason we go to church—to learn about Jesus and worship Him. Praying, singing songs, and reading the Bible are all ways we worship Jesus and learn more about Him together. When you go to church, focus on Him. Today's Key Verse: Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom…singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:16 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Focus on Jesus at church

Read: Colossians 3:14-17 “What do you think of this one?” Sofie asked her older sister. Kara was helping her choose an outfit to wear for her school pictures the next day. “Why don’t you pick something simpler?” Kara suggested. “Remember, Mom said you have to pick clothes without too bold of a pattern so they will look good in the picture.” Sofie slid the shirt on the hanger and hung it back up in her closet. “Okay.” “So, how was Sunday school this morning?” Kara asked as she searched through the clothes hanging in Sofie’s closet. Sofie shrugged. “All right, I guess. I just wish it was more exciting.” Kara frowned. “I thought you enjoyed Sunday school.” “I do. I just wish there was more time for games and playing with my friends. Maybe then we would have more kids come to church!” “I know it can be hard to sit,” Kara said. “And the teachers do their best to make the lessons fun. But sometimes you can get so focused on playing games and seeing your friends that you miss what God wants to teach you.” “What do you mean?” Sofie asked. “Well, it’s like your school pictures. If you wear a shirt with a busy pattern, the people who see the picture will focus on your clothes instead of being focused on your beautiful smile.” “So is playing games with my friends bad?” Kara pulled another shirt, a pale blue one, out of the closet. “No. It just shouldn’t distract you from the real reason we go to church—to worship Jesus with other Christians and learn about what He tells us in the Bible.” She held the shirt up against Sofie, studying it. “See? It’s like this shirt. It brings out the blue in your eyes without distracting people from what they’re supposed to be looking at.” “My face!” Sofie smiled. “I get it. We go to church to worship and learn about Jesus, and I should be focusing on Him.” She took the blue shirt from Kara. “You know what? I think I like this one.” Kara grinned. “Just remember, the most important thing is to wear a smile!” –Jessica Kleeberger How about you? What do you focus on when you go to church? It can be fun to play games, do crafts, and visit with friends, but we shouldn’t let that distract us from the real reason we go to church—to learn about Jesus and worship Him. Praying, singing songs, and reading the Bible are all ways we worship Jesus and learn more about Him together. When you go to church, focus on Him. Today's Key Verse: Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom…singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:16 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Focus on Jesus at church

School Pictures 5fa1ccdf-c5d9-4961-8a15-f84f7e962ae8Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2025) In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2025)6352c199-9f87-4c1e-9e99-972d7f59cb39Tue, 11 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Church’s Social Doctrine (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine both our respect for the integrity of creation as well as the Church’s broader social doctrine. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we owe animals kindness because they have been entrusted to our stewardship, but also that we must have a balanced relationship with them. He then goes on to examine the Church’s Social Doctrine in our postmodern world, focusing on capitalism, socialism, and communism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2415-2425. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine both our respect for the integrity of creation as well as the Church’s broader social doctrine. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we owe animals kindness because they have been entrusted to our stewardship, but also that we must have a balanced relationship with them. He then goes on to examine the Church’s Social Doctrine in our postmodern world, focusing on capitalism, socialism, and communism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2415-2425. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 315: The Church’s Social Doctrine (2025)4de60bc0-e502-4f05-84b6-f6459981d014Tue, 11 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags261 - Anxiety, Depression, and the Lord Mental health challenges are real and common. Many of them do require professional help. Many of us, however, make our situation worse through our own actions. Many of us resist the Lord's plan to our own peril. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I talk about a cool overlap between psychology and the faith: that of how our resistance and fear of something can make the situation blow up horribly. Accepting, even welcoming, something we may not find comfortable (but isn't what we want to make it mean) can transform our experience. When we bring the Lord into the picture, and accept Him and His plan, the effect is even more powerful. This goes far beyond anxiety or depression, and into our unhappiness in almost every part of life. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

 Mental health challenges are real and common. Many of them do require professional help. Many of us, however, make our situation worse through our own actions. Many of us resist the Lord's plan to our own peril. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I talk about a cool overlap between psychology and the faith: that of how our resistance and fear of something can make the situation blow up horribly. Accepting, even welcoming, something we may not find comfortable (but isn't what we want to make it mean) can transform our experience. When we bring the Lord into the picture, and accept Him and His plan, the effect is even more powerful. This goes far beyond anxiety or depression, and into our unhappiness in almost every part of life. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full261 - Anxiety, Depression, and the Lord82d2a6dd-e7c4-4c3d-8b43-7da96822d22aMon, 10 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNatalie Dawson: The Harsh Reality of Passive Income! This PPF Framework 10x’s Your Income in 5 YearsNo.1 Business Expert NATALIE DAWSON reveals how to build wealth, scale a 9-figure business, lead with confidence, master productivity, and create long-term success.  Natalie Dawson is a leadership expert and co-founder of two 9-figure businesses: Cardon Ventures and 10X Health, she has helped over 15,000 entrepreneurs scale their companies. She is also the author of best-selling books such as, ‘Start the Work: How to Duplicate Yourself and Scale Your Business’.  She explains:  ◼️Why certain traits will guarantee failure in business (and how to fix them) ◼️The exact PPF framework that took her from $30K to $300K ◼️How 1% of people set goals differently, and why it changes everything ◼️The $100K skill stack that schools never teach, but millionaires all master ◼️Why most people think they’re working hard…but aren’t even close (00:00) Intro   (02:14) Why People Can't Create Wealth   (03:56) Helping Businesses Make Millions   (06:22) What Makes a Business Owner Successful   (12:35) The 3-Step Framework for Goal Setting   (15:13) From Anxious to Badass Entrepreneur   (17:46) Advice for Young People Who Don't Believe in Themselves   (18:53) Do Looks Really Matter in How You Show Up?   (20:46) How Important Is Communication?   (23:57) How the 1% Elite Speak   (25:28) How to Persuade with Your Ideas   (29:22) Avoiding These Words Will Improve Your Communication Skills   (32:40) Mastering Your Calendar   (35:53) Work-Life Balance   (37:46) Working Hard 24/7 and Burnout   (41:27) Do People Really Burn Out?   (43:43) How to Be a Great Parent and Work Hard   (47:47) Success vs. Happiness   (53:18) Individualism Isn't Within Our Nature   (57:36) How to Get People to Respect You   (01:03:04) I Fired Someone at My Company for Cheating   (01:05:40) Ads  (01:06:39) How to Start a Business Today   (01:08:54) Is Market Growth Important When Building a Company?   (01:10:13) The Most Profitable Business in 2026   (01:12:54) The Vision, Commitment, Execution Framework to Scale a Company   (01:26:16) The 10-Step Process to Become a Millionaire   (01:33:14) The Women's Wealth Transfer   (01:40:49) Ads   (01:42:57) What's the Reality About Passive Income?   (01:46:11) What Jobs Won't Be Taken Over by AI?   (01:50:54) The Only Barrier You Have Is Not Believing in Yourself   (01:58:22) How I Earned Respect and Communication Skills   Follow Natalie:  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4qIBvIl  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4hL4ruZ  TikTok - https://bit.ly/49E4R4f  LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/47ENZba  Newsletter - https://bit.ly/47HpES2  Get your free copy of Natalie’s bestselling book, ‘TeamWork’, here: http://cardoneventures.com/doac   The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven  Apple:  https://www.apple.com/mac/      Adobe Express - http://ADOBE.LY/STEVEN

No.1 Business Expert NATALIE DAWSON reveals how to build wealth, scale a 9-figure business, lead with confidence, master productivity, and create long-term success.  Natalie Dawson is a leadership expert and co-founder of two 9-figure businesses: Cardon Ventures and 10X Health, she has helped over 15,000 entrepreneurs scale their companies. She is also the author of best-selling books such as, ‘Start the Work: How to Duplicate Yourself and Scale Your Business’.  She explains:  ◼️Why certain traits will guarantee failure in business (and how to fix them) ◼️The exact PPF framework that took her from $30K to $300K ◼️How 1% of people set goals differently, and why it changes everything ◼️The $100K skill stack that schools never teach, but millionaires all master ◼️Why most people think they’re working hard…but aren’t even close (00:00) Intro   (02:14) Why People Can't Create Wealth   (03:56) Helping Businesses Make Millions   (06:22) What Makes a Business Owner Successful   (12:35) The 3-Step Framework for Goal Setting   (15:13) From Anxious to Badass Entrepreneur   (17:46) Advice for Young People Who Don't Believe in Themselves   (18:53) Do Looks Really Matter in How You Show Up?   (20:46) How Important Is Communication?   (23:57) How the 1% Elite Speak   (25:28) How to Persuade with Your Ideas   (29:22) Avoiding These Words Will Improve Your Communication Skills   (32:40) Mastering Your Calendar   (35:53) Work-Life Balance   (37:46) Working Hard 24/7 and Burnout   (41:27) Do People Really Burn Out?   (43:43) How to Be a Great Parent and Work Hard   (47:47) Success vs. Happiness   (53:18) Individualism Isn't Within Our Nature   (57:36) How to Get People to Respect You   (01:03:04) I Fired Someone at My Company for Cheating   (01:05:40) Ads  (01:06:39) How to Start a Business Today   (01:08:54) Is Market Growth Important When Building a Company?   (01:10:13) The Most Profitable Business in 2026   (01:12:54) The Vision, Commitment, Execution Framework to Scale a Company   (01:26:16) The 10-Step Process to Become a Millionaire   (01:33:14) The Women's Wealth Transfer   (01:40:49) Ads   (01:42:57) What's the Reality About Passive Income?   (01:46:11) What Jobs Won't Be Taken Over by AI?   (01:50:54) The Only Barrier You Have Is Not Believing in Yourself   (01:58:22) How I Earned Respect and Communication Skills   Follow Natalie:  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4qIBvIl  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4hL4ruZ  TikTok - https://bit.ly/49E4R4f  LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/47ENZba  Newsletter - https://bit.ly/47HpES2  Get your free copy of Natalie’s bestselling book, ‘TeamWork’, here: http://cardoneventures.com/doac   The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven  Apple:  https://www.apple.com/mac/      Adobe Express - http://ADOBE.LY/STEVEN

fullNatalie Dawson: The Harsh Reality of Passive Income! This PPF Framework 10x’s Your Income in 5 Years3a27c505-011e-4fa0-bca6-8285831c323aMon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +00007752https://216.73.216.191/allTags Forgive Us Our Diets Read: Matthew 6:9-15 “Kayla, could you please pass the corn?” Nate asked. As Kayla picked up the bowl of corn with one hand, she accidentally spilled it all over the table. “Aw, man,” said Nate. “I was really looking forward to some corn!” “I’m sorry, Nate!” Kayla said. “I didn’t mean to spill it—it was an accident!” “I know, Kayla,” Nate replied as he helped her clean up the spilled corn. “I’ve spilled food before too. Next time use both hands. Can you pass the mashed potatoes instead?” This time Kayla grabbed the bowl of mashed potatoes with both of her hands and passed it to her brother without spilling it. “Thank you,” Nate said as he put a spoonful of potatoes on his plate. “So, Nate, Mom tells me you’re working on memorizing the Lord’s Prayer for Sunday school,” Dad said. “How’s that going?” “Well, memorizing it is the easy part. My Sunday school teacher wants me to be able to tell her what it means, and that’s where I’m struggling,” Nate said as he took a bite of his potatoes. “Well, maybe I can help,” said Dad. “Which part do you not understand?” “The part that goes something like, ‘Forgive us our diets as we forgive our dieters.’” Dad chuckled. “I think you mean debts and debtors, not diets and dieters. Our debts are our sins, and our debtors are those who sin against us. God wants us to forgive others just like He forgives us.” “You mean like how Nate forgave me for spilling the corn?” asked Kayla. “Well, spilling the corn wasn’t a sin, Kayla, so it’s not quite the same thing. But it was a mistake, and instead of getting upset about it, Nate remembered that he’s made mistakes like that before too. So yes, in a way, that’s what we need to do when others sin against us by doing something that’s wrong. We forgive them because we’ve been forgiven by Jesus, who died for our sins on the cross.” “That makes a lot more sense now,” Nate said as he pushed his plate aside. “I wondered why God wanted us to forgive dieters!” The entire table began to laugh. –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Has anyone ever told you they were sorry for something they did to you that was wrong? Did you forgive them? We all sin and need to ask Jesus to forgive us, and He always does—and He wants us to do the same for others. The next time someone asks you for forgiveness, remember that Jesus has forgiven you for your sins and trust Him to help you forgive others. Today's Key Verse: Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Forgive others

Read: Matthew 6:9-15 “Kayla, could you please pass the corn?” Nate asked. As Kayla picked up the bowl of corn with one hand, she accidentally spilled it all over the table. “Aw, man,” said Nate. “I was really looking forward to some corn!” “I’m sorry, Nate!” Kayla said. “I didn’t mean to spill it—it was an accident!” “I know, Kayla,” Nate replied as he helped her clean up the spilled corn. “I’ve spilled food before too. Next time use both hands. Can you pass the mashed potatoes instead?” This time Kayla grabbed the bowl of mashed potatoes with both of her hands and passed it to her brother without spilling it. “Thank you,” Nate said as he put a spoonful of potatoes on his plate. “So, Nate, Mom tells me you’re working on memorizing the Lord’s Prayer for Sunday school,” Dad said. “How’s that going?” “Well, memorizing it is the easy part. My Sunday school teacher wants me to be able to tell her what it means, and that’s where I’m struggling,” Nate said as he took a bite of his potatoes. “Well, maybe I can help,” said Dad. “Which part do you not understand?” “The part that goes something like, ‘Forgive us our diets as we forgive our dieters.’” Dad chuckled. “I think you mean debts and debtors, not diets and dieters. Our debts are our sins, and our debtors are those who sin against us. God wants us to forgive others just like He forgives us.” “You mean like how Nate forgave me for spilling the corn?” asked Kayla. “Well, spilling the corn wasn’t a sin, Kayla, so it’s not quite the same thing. But it was a mistake, and instead of getting upset about it, Nate remembered that he’s made mistakes like that before too. So yes, in a way, that’s what we need to do when others sin against us by doing something that’s wrong. We forgive them because we’ve been forgiven by Jesus, who died for our sins on the cross.” “That makes a lot more sense now,” Nate said as he pushed his plate aside. “I wondered why God wanted us to forgive dieters!” The entire table began to laugh. –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Has anyone ever told you they were sorry for something they did to you that was wrong? Did you forgive them? We all sin and need to ask Jesus to forgive us, and He always does—and He wants us to do the same for others. The next time someone asks you for forgiveness, remember that Jesus has forgiven you for your sins and trust Him to help you forgive others. Today's Key Verse: Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Forgive others

Forgive Us Our Diets b3ae1fe8-12ab-4c38-9eb1-d94017c3b1ddMon, 10 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: My Beloved Son (2025) Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 314: My Beloved Son (2025)60343946-92ea-4428-b6fc-5c6b0e470839Mon, 10 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: Goods of Others (2025) What does it mean to have respect for the goods of others? Fr. Mike unpacks the Catechism’s answer to this question and what it teaches about the seventh commandment in regards to respect for persons and their goods. We learn that it comes down to the dignity of persons and the virtues of temperance, justice, and solidarity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2407-2414. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to have respect for the goods of others? Fr. Mike unpacks the Catechism’s answer to this question and what it teaches about the seventh commandment in regards to respect for persons and their goods. We learn that it comes down to the dignity of persons and the virtues of temperance, justice, and solidarity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2407-2414. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 314: Goods of Others (2025)d03b1e6b-3bce-493e-bef0-932e54390289Mon, 10 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Gobs of Grace Read: Romans 5:17; Ephesians 1:7-10 “Hurray, we’re getting burritos! We’re getting burritos!” Keira skipped gleefully as she and her mom and older sister, Addi, walked into their favorite Mexican restaurant and got in line. They’d been running errands all morning, and Keira had been in a bad mood and had started several arguments with her sister, so she was surprised when Mom offered to get them burritos instead of taking them straight home. Moving through the bustling serving line from item to item, Keira nodded yes to chicken, then to rice. She added some veggies and gave an enthusiastic “Definitely!” to her favorite condiment, sour cream. With a twinkle in her eye, the server lifted a large serving spoon and dolloped a huge mound of sour cream onto Keira’s burrito bowl. Keira’s eyes lit up, and she beamed. There’s nothing better than sour cream, she thought as she uttered her thanks and found her way to their table. “Mom, take a look at all this sour cream!” Keira said as she sat down. Mom’s eyes grew wide at the mountain-sized scoop in Keira’s bowl. Addi piped up. “You know, I think God’s grace is a lot like Keira’s sour cream.” “What do you mean?” asked Keira. “Well, it reminds me of the verse in Ephesians we read the other day—the one that says God has forgiveness and grace that He lavishes on us. That’s what the server did—she lavished sour cream on Keira’s burrito bowl!” “I think I see what you’re saying,” said Mom. “God has gobs and gobs of grace that He piles on us.” “You mean He isn’t stingy with His forgiveness?” Keira asked. “That’s right!” said Addi. “We don’t have to feel shy about asking for God’s grace and forgiveness. When I sin, God isn’t guarding the grace container like Mom has to guard the sour cream at supper sometimes.” Mom laughed. “Right. Because Jesus died for our sins, He has plenty of grace to go around. He’ll always forgive us for the things we do wrong.” “I’m glad,” said Keira, thinking of how she’d acted that morning. “Now whenever I see sour cream, I’m going to remember that God has gobs and gobs of grace for me.” –Dominique E. Miller How about you? Do you often do things that are wrong? Are you struggling with the same sins over and over? Each time we go to God, He has grace for us. Because Jesus paid for all our sin by dying on the cross, He doesn’t ever run out of grace or get tired of forgiving us. He has loads of grace for you every day, so talk to Him about the sins you’re struggling with and receive gobs and gobs of grace. Today's Key Verse: In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us. Ephesians 1:7-8 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God’s grace never runs out

Read: Romans 5:17; Ephesians 1:7-10 “Hurray, we’re getting burritos! We’re getting burritos!” Keira skipped gleefully as she and her mom and older sister, Addi, walked into their favorite Mexican restaurant and got in line. They’d been running errands all morning, and Keira had been in a bad mood and had started several arguments with her sister, so she was surprised when Mom offered to get them burritos instead of taking them straight home. Moving through the bustling serving line from item to item, Keira nodded yes to chicken, then to rice. She added some veggies and gave an enthusiastic “Definitely!” to her favorite condiment, sour cream. With a twinkle in her eye, the server lifted a large serving spoon and dolloped a huge mound of sour cream onto Keira’s burrito bowl. Keira’s eyes lit up, and she beamed. There’s nothing better than sour cream, she thought as she uttered her thanks and found her way to their table. “Mom, take a look at all this sour cream!” Keira said as she sat down. Mom’s eyes grew wide at the mountain-sized scoop in Keira’s bowl. Addi piped up. “You know, I think God’s grace is a lot like Keira’s sour cream.” “What do you mean?” asked Keira. “Well, it reminds me of the verse in Ephesians we read the other day—the one that says God has forgiveness and grace that He lavishes on us. That’s what the server did—she lavished sour cream on Keira’s burrito bowl!” “I think I see what you’re saying,” said Mom. “God has gobs and gobs of grace that He piles on us.” “You mean He isn’t stingy with His forgiveness?” Keira asked. “That’s right!” said Addi. “We don’t have to feel shy about asking for God’s grace and forgiveness. When I sin, God isn’t guarding the grace container like Mom has to guard the sour cream at supper sometimes.” Mom laughed. “Right. Because Jesus died for our sins, He has plenty of grace to go around. He’ll always forgive us for the things we do wrong.” “I’m glad,” said Keira, thinking of how she’d acted that morning. “Now whenever I see sour cream, I’m going to remember that God has gobs and gobs of grace for me.” –Dominique E. Miller How about you? Do you often do things that are wrong? Are you struggling with the same sins over and over? Each time we go to God, He has grace for us. Because Jesus paid for all our sin by dying on the cross, He doesn’t ever run out of grace or get tired of forgiving us. He has loads of grace for you every day, so talk to Him about the sins you’re struggling with and receive gobs and gobs of grace. Today's Key Verse: In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us. Ephesians 1:7-8 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God’s grace never runs out

Gobs of Grace dfc056eb-9487-4416-8d2a-3f4b2e48f8feSun, 09 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2025) As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2025)0fd9f764-2128-4048-a239-7a942b407ba0Sun, 09 Nov 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)dc8c5cb0-dc56-440b-a9f1-87f291bdd14fSun, 09 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: Ownership of Goods (2025) Beginning our look at the seventh commandment, the Catechism focuses on the universal destination of goods and the private ownership of goods. Fr. Mike helps us understand that at first glance, these concepts may seem contradictory, but upon closer inspection, they are paradoxical. Each concept is necessary, and they must be held “in tension”. We have the right to private property, and at the same time, we should have the mindset that we are stewards of our earthly possessions and talents with the intention of using them to benefit others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2401-2406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Beginning our look at the seventh commandment, the Catechism focuses on the universal destination of goods and the private ownership of goods. Fr. Mike helps us understand that at first glance, these concepts may seem contradictory, but upon closer inspection, they are paradoxical. Each concept is necessary, and they must be held “in tension”. We have the right to private property, and at the same time, we should have the mindset that we are stewards of our earthly possessions and talents with the intention of using them to benefit others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2401-2406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 313: Ownership of Goods (2025)c9abae01-66e5-4f9f-a85a-e6a42f349f89Sun, 09 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/09/25 Meant to Be Homily from the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. If you were what you were meant to be, you would set the world on fire. There are some things that are dedicated...consecrated to be something special. They are meant to be something unique. Others merely used to be something unique. Which one am I? Mass Readings from November 9, 2025: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-91 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 John 2:13-22

Homily from the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. If you were what you were meant to be, you would set the world on fire. There are some things that are dedicated...consecrated to be something special. They are meant to be something unique. Others merely used to be something unique. Which one am I? Mass Readings from November 9, 2025: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-91 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 John 2:13-22

full11/09/25 Meant to Befa15b3c8-7922-47d6-94ab-a6ddeab44eeaSat, 08 Nov 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Gospel Socks Read: Ephesians 6:10-18 Callie sat at the edge of her bed and put on a pair of white socks. Then she looked up and saw her brother Jackson standing in her doorway wearing one black sock and one white sock. Callie laughed. “Your socks don’t match,” she said. Jackson looked down at his outfit. “They do too. The black one matches my black jeans and the white one matches my white t-shirt.” Jackson smiled a big toothy grin, and Callie rolled her eyes and smirked. Just then Dad came out of his room holding a black sock and a white sock. “Have either of you seen the match to either of these socks?” he asked. “Yeah,” said Callie. “On Jackson’s feet!” Jackson was slightly big for his age, and sometimes he borrowed Dad’s socks. Dad shook his head as Jackson stood on one foot and yanked the black sock off. He handed it to his dad in exchange for the white sock. After breakfast, they met in the living room for their morning devotions. “Time to get dressed for the day,” Dad said. “But we’re already dressed,” said Jackson, looking down at his clothes. “We even have matching socks!” “I’m talking about getting dressed spiritually,” said Dad. “Think of it this way. Why is it important to wear socks?” “Well, socks help keep our feet warm and dry,” Callie said. “And they protect them from getting hurt by rubbing against our shoes,” Jackson added. Dad nodded. “The Bible talks about putting on spiritual clothes called the armor of God that help and protect us. They help us remember God’s promises and protect us from the devil’s attacks. And one of the things we need to put on like socks is the gospel of peace.” “How do we do that?” Callie asked. “By reminding ourselves that Jesus has saved us from sin and won the victory over Satan. That means we don’t have to give in to sin or listen to the devil’s lies. One good way to remember that is to read God’s Word. The Bible reminds us what Jesus has done for us so we can feel His peace in our lives.” Jackson smiled. “Well, let’s get started. I want to make sure I’m wearing matching gospel socks!” –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Do you remember to put on socks every day? What about gospel socks—do you remember to put those on every day too? You do that by remembering what Jesus has done for you and that you belong to Him. Praying, reading the Bible, and spending time with Him are ways you can put on the spiritual clothes you need to stand up against evil and feel God’s peace in your life. Today's Key Verse: Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground. Ephesians 6:13 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Put on God’s armor

Read: Ephesians 6:10-18 Callie sat at the edge of her bed and put on a pair of white socks. Then she looked up and saw her brother Jackson standing in her doorway wearing one black sock and one white sock. Callie laughed. “Your socks don’t match,” she said. Jackson looked down at his outfit. “They do too. The black one matches my black jeans and the white one matches my white t-shirt.” Jackson smiled a big toothy grin, and Callie rolled her eyes and smirked. Just then Dad came out of his room holding a black sock and a white sock. “Have either of you seen the match to either of these socks?” he asked. “Yeah,” said Callie. “On Jackson’s feet!” Jackson was slightly big for his age, and sometimes he borrowed Dad’s socks. Dad shook his head as Jackson stood on one foot and yanked the black sock off. He handed it to his dad in exchange for the white sock. After breakfast, they met in the living room for their morning devotions. “Time to get dressed for the day,” Dad said. “But we’re already dressed,” said Jackson, looking down at his clothes. “We even have matching socks!” “I’m talking about getting dressed spiritually,” said Dad. “Think of it this way. Why is it important to wear socks?” “Well, socks help keep our feet warm and dry,” Callie said. “And they protect them from getting hurt by rubbing against our shoes,” Jackson added. Dad nodded. “The Bible talks about putting on spiritual clothes called the armor of God that help and protect us. They help us remember God’s promises and protect us from the devil’s attacks. And one of the things we need to put on like socks is the gospel of peace.” “How do we do that?” Callie asked. “By reminding ourselves that Jesus has saved us from sin and won the victory over Satan. That means we don’t have to give in to sin or listen to the devil’s lies. One good way to remember that is to read God’s Word. The Bible reminds us what Jesus has done for us so we can feel His peace in our lives.” Jackson smiled. “Well, let’s get started. I want to make sure I’m wearing matching gospel socks!” –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Do you remember to put on socks every day? What about gospel socks—do you remember to put those on every day too? You do that by remembering what Jesus has done for you and that you belong to Him. Praying, reading the Bible, and spending time with Him are ways you can put on the spiritual clothes you need to stand up against evil and feel God’s peace in your life. Today's Key Verse: Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground. Ephesians 6:13 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Put on God’s armor

Gospel Socks b68873eb-23e9-4115-a1e9-043d4ffa41e8Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2025) Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2025)c9ffc525-bf12-4c22-8b43-0b12e60a9c4bSat, 08 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Polygamy, Incest, and Free Union (2025) The Catechism continues on with other offenses against the dignity of marriage and concludes our look at the sixth commandment. Polygamy, incest, sexual abuse, and free union are reviewed in detail. Fr. Mike highlights that these sins are grave, but God gives hope to all of us experiencing wounds or guilt. We have the opportunity to change in order to live in accordance with the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2387-2400. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism continues on with other offenses against the dignity of marriage and concludes our look at the sixth commandment. Polygamy, incest, sexual abuse, and free union are reviewed in detail. Fr. Mike highlights that these sins are grave, but God gives hope to all of us experiencing wounds or guilt. We have the opportunity to change in order to live in accordance with the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2387-2400. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 312: Polygamy, Incest, and Free Union (2025)a211d980-9446-4acd-8695-74f2a2067ee6Sat, 08 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsdoubting christianityHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through submissions sent in by you guys! Ally talks through topics such as entering new seasons, doubting christianity, and sabbath. Please let us know if you love these types of episodes and if there are any more topics you'd love for us to cover! "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." Psalm 55:22 ___________________________________________  ☆ This endorsement is provided by Ally Yost, who is not a client of Thrivent, the marketing name of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent has paid me cash compensation in the amount of $35,000 for this endorsement. Because of this arrangement, I have an incentive to recommend Thrivent to you, which is a conflict of interest. Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client's financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee. 8561016.1 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through submissions sent in by you guys! Ally talks through topics such as entering new seasons, doubting christianity, and sabbath. Please let us know if you love these types of episodes and if there are any more topics you'd love for us to cover! "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." Psalm 55:22 ___________________________________________  ☆ This endorsement is provided by Ally Yost, who is not a client of Thrivent, the marketing name of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent has paid me cash compensation in the amount of $35,000 for this endorsement. Because of this arrangement, I have an incentive to recommend Thrivent to you, which is a conflict of interest. Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client's financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee. 8561016.1 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fulldoubting christianityf2e0a5af-1f37-4fdc-bcb6-aea6ad36d835Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGuard My Eyes | Girls Gone Bible   Hiiii GGB! On this weeks episode, we dive into the importance of guarding your eyes; what we see, what we watch, what we take in what we let into our hearts. How to resist temptation before it ever comes our way by setting boundaries around what we let in. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+  https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA    WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible.   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at https://DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 50% off.   IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 6400 for 20% off plus free shipping.   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb    Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB http://OliveandJune.com/GGB   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer http://GCU.edu/MyOffer   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and fi nd inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at https://Glorify-app.com/ggb

  Hiiii GGB! On this weeks episode, we dive into the importance of guarding your eyes; what we see, what we watch, what we take in what we let into our hearts. How to resist temptation before it ever comes our way by setting boundaries around what we let in. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+  https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA    WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible.   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 35% on your first subscription at https://DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 50% off.   IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 6400 for 20% off plus free shipping.   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb    Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB http://OliveandJune.com/GGB   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu/MyOffer http://GCU.edu/MyOffer   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and fi nd inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at https://Glorify-app.com/ggb

fullGuard My Eyes | Girls Gone Biblee1915898-b43e-4036-ab40-eff056465149Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Don’t Brush Your Teeth After Sugar! The Best Oral Care RoutineDr Victoria Sampson is a leading integrative dentist, researcher, and founder of The Health Society clinic in London. She is internationally recognised for her pioneering work on the oral microbiome and its links to systemic health. In today’s Moment, Dr Sampson reveals the link between oral bacteria and cancers, and how your daily habits - like when you brush your teeth or what you drink - can significantly influence your oral microbiome. She shares practical tips to protect your mouth and the domino effect that can have on your overall health. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/cB5kBuhQ4Xb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/m1rg8qkQ4Xb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos The Health Society Clinic: https://www.thehealthsociety.co.uk/

Dr Victoria Sampson is a leading integrative dentist, researcher, and founder of The Health Society clinic in London. She is internationally recognised for her pioneering work on the oral microbiome and its links to systemic health. In today’s Moment, Dr Sampson reveals the link between oral bacteria and cancers, and how your daily habits - like when you brush your teeth or what you drink - can significantly influence your oral microbiome. She shares practical tips to protect your mouth and the domino effect that can have on your overall health. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/cB5kBuhQ4Xb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/m1rg8qkQ4Xb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos The Health Society Clinic: https://www.thehealthsociety.co.uk/

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Don’t Brush Your Teeth After Sugar! The Best Oral Care Routine116edab2-cfb2-430f-8bfa-ad9dd602aacfFri, 07 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +00001248https://216.73.216.191/allTags Come to the Table Read: Matthew 7:7-11 Keaton watched a frog as it hopped around the yard. When it stopped, it blended in with the grass. If Keaton looked away, he had a hard time finding it until it started hopping again. When Dad got home, he joined Keaton on the porch. “Hey, Keaton. How was your day?” Keaton shrugged. “I just spent the last half-hour playing hide-and-go-seek with a frog.” He sighed. “Not that he ever tried to find me.” Dad sat down on the step. “Sounds like an interesting game. How about a contest to see who can find the frog first?” Keaton nodded, and the two spent the next several minutes trying to spot the frog. “Thanks for playing with me, Dad,” Keaton said after the frog hopped underneath the porch. “It’s a lot more fun than playing by myself.” He kicked at a stick in the grass. “I’m thankful you got a new job and we got this nice house, but I miss my friends from our old neighborhood.” “I know,” Dad said, patting Keaton on the back. “Have you tried praying about it?” Keaton frowned. “Doesn’t God already know what I’m going through? Why doesn’t He just give me what I need without me having to ask Him for it?” Just then Keaton’s stomach let out a loud grumble, and he and Dad laughed. “It sounds like you’re as hungry as I am,” Dad said. “I’m sure Mom has something for dinner, but she won’t bring it to us out here. We have to go to the table. Sometimes that’s the way Jesus does things too. He always knows what we need, but sometimes He waits for us to bring our worries and problems to Him first.” “Why?” asked Keaton. “To help us look to Him as our Savior and trust Him to provide us with everything we need—even when He doesn’t give us exactly what we ask for.” Keaton’s stomach growled again. “Okay, Dad. I’m ready to go in for dinner. But first can we pray and ask God to help me make some friends?” Dad nodded, and they bowed their heads and prayed together. The next day when Dad got home from work, Keaton was sitting on the porch with two other boys his age, all of them trying to spot the frog. –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Do you bring your worries and problems to God? Do you ask Him to provide the things you need? He already knows exactly what you need—and sometimes it may be different from what you ask for. But He still wants you to bring your needs to Him so you can learn to trust Him in all of life’s situations. Jesus loves you and gave His life to save you. In Him, you have everything you need. Today's Key Verse: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Bring your needs to God

Read: Matthew 7:7-11 Keaton watched a frog as it hopped around the yard. When it stopped, it blended in with the grass. If Keaton looked away, he had a hard time finding it until it started hopping again. When Dad got home, he joined Keaton on the porch. “Hey, Keaton. How was your day?” Keaton shrugged. “I just spent the last half-hour playing hide-and-go-seek with a frog.” He sighed. “Not that he ever tried to find me.” Dad sat down on the step. “Sounds like an interesting game. How about a contest to see who can find the frog first?” Keaton nodded, and the two spent the next several minutes trying to spot the frog. “Thanks for playing with me, Dad,” Keaton said after the frog hopped underneath the porch. “It’s a lot more fun than playing by myself.” He kicked at a stick in the grass. “I’m thankful you got a new job and we got this nice house, but I miss my friends from our old neighborhood.” “I know,” Dad said, patting Keaton on the back. “Have you tried praying about it?” Keaton frowned. “Doesn’t God already know what I’m going through? Why doesn’t He just give me what I need without me having to ask Him for it?” Just then Keaton’s stomach let out a loud grumble, and he and Dad laughed. “It sounds like you’re as hungry as I am,” Dad said. “I’m sure Mom has something for dinner, but she won’t bring it to us out here. We have to go to the table. Sometimes that’s the way Jesus does things too. He always knows what we need, but sometimes He waits for us to bring our worries and problems to Him first.” “Why?” asked Keaton. “To help us look to Him as our Savior and trust Him to provide us with everything we need—even when He doesn’t give us exactly what we ask for.” Keaton’s stomach growled again. “Okay, Dad. I’m ready to go in for dinner. But first can we pray and ask God to help me make some friends?” Dad nodded, and they bowed their heads and prayed together. The next day when Dad got home from work, Keaton was sitting on the porch with two other boys his age, all of them trying to spot the frog. –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Do you bring your worries and problems to God? Do you ask Him to provide the things you need? He already knows exactly what you need—and sometimes it may be different from what you ask for. But He still wants you to bring your needs to Him so you can learn to trust Him in all of life’s situations. Jesus loves you and gave His life to save you. In Him, you have everything you need. Today's Key Verse: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Bring your needs to God

Come to the Table 296dec45-9bbc-475f-b3cd-eb9bb946640fFri, 07 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: God Fights for You (2025) As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 311: God Fights for You (2025)794bbe49-992c-4b2c-8650-fb88110cff99Fri, 07 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: Adultery and Divorce (2025) The Catechism goes into detail about offenses against the dignity of marriage. The two topics we look at are adultery and divorce. These sins against marriage are not isolated between the spouses, but affect others including family, children, and society. With this, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in a broken world, but God is among us, and he is a merciful Father with the ability to redeem. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2380-2386. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism goes into detail about offenses against the dignity of marriage. The two topics we look at are adultery and divorce. These sins against marriage are not isolated between the spouses, but affect others including family, children, and society. With this, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in a broken world, but God is among us, and he is a merciful Father with the ability to redeem. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2380-2386. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 311: Adultery and Divorce (2025)a59d07ed-9c39-4b03-af7e-0d9ece360067Fri, 07 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#944 - Luke 14:15-35 – the Great BanquetThis episode is part 34 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus talked about the Great Banquet. It will include some surprising people, while some people opt out. Jesus also talks about the cost of discipleship. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-14-the-great-banquet/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 34 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus talked about the Great Banquet. It will include some surprising people, while some people opt out. Jesus also talks about the cost of discipleship. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-14-the-great-banquet/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#944 - Luke 14:15-35 – the Great Banquet229d3b08-402d-4079-982e-e0ef446b95a5Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000616https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSin, Emotions and Virtue Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Can your feelings be sinful? Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that &quot;sin and virtue do not reside in the emotions, they reside in the will.&quot; Our emotions, whether positive or negative, don’t make us good or bad; what matters is how we respond to them. Use your emotions to choose and pursue the good!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Can your feelings be sinful? Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that &quot;sin and virtue do not reside in the emotions, they reside in the will.&quot; Our emotions, whether positive or negative, don’t make us good or bad; what matters is how we respond to them. Use your emotions to choose and pursue the good!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSin, Emotions and Virtue Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)ea816ad0-ab45-44ac-82db-10254b2f5b07Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Exact Questions No One Asks Before Marriage (But Everyone Should)Most couples believe love and faith are enough to build a marriage. But what if they aren't? Too often, the real cracks appear after the vows because they never talked about what truly matters. In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen and Devin Schadt walk through the questions engaged or serious couples must ask to build a lasting, holy marriage - the ones no one talks about anymore. From intimacy and past wounds to faith, finances, and family culture, this episode uncovers the silent assumptions that quietly sabotage relationships. Whether you’re preparing for marriage or already living it, this conversation will challenge and strengthen you to love with purpose, lead with humility, and live your vows with integrity. QUESTION DOWNLOAD - https://bit.ly/TCG-Pre-Marriage-Questions 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 exclusive formation sessions, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Get Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/Use coupon code Gentleman20 for 20% off. Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most couples believe love and faith are enough to build a marriage. But what if they aren't? Too often, the real cracks appear after the vows because they never talked about what truly matters. In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen and Devin Schadt walk through the questions engaged or serious couples must ask to build a lasting, holy marriage - the ones no one talks about anymore. From intimacy and past wounds to faith, finances, and family culture, this episode uncovers the silent assumptions that quietly sabotage relationships. Whether you’re preparing for marriage or already living it, this conversation will challenge and strengthen you to love with purpose, lead with humility, and live your vows with integrity. QUESTION DOWNLOAD - https://bit.ly/TCG-Pre-Marriage-Questions 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 exclusive formation sessions, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Get Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/Use coupon code Gentleman20 for 20% off. Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Exact Questions No One Asks Before Marriage (But Everyone Should)7d343574-917d-405c-984c-a34572a3a794Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +00004779https://216.73.216.191/allTagsInterview With The Holder Part 2: Dave VanVickle Dave VanVickle has been assisting priests with their ministries of exorcism and deliverance for many years. He is widely considered an expert on the topic of spiritual warfare from a Catholic perspective and he travels all over the country teaching Catholics about the victory of Jesus Christ and his Church over the kingdom of darkness.  Thank you to our sponsors! Rocketmoney- Rocketmoney.com/exfiles - start saving money now. Cowboy Colostrum- use our promo code EXFILES today and get 25% off. They don't call it liquid gold for no reason! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave VanVickle has been assisting priests with their ministries of exorcism and deliverance for many years. He is widely considered an expert on the topic of spiritual warfare from a Catholic perspective and he travels all over the country teaching Catholics about the victory of Jesus Christ and his Church over the kingdom of darkness.  Thank you to our sponsors! Rocketmoney- Rocketmoney.com/exfiles - start saving money now. Cowboy Colostrum- use our promo code EXFILES today and get 25% off. They don't call it liquid gold for no reason! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullInterview With The Holder Part 2: Dave VanVickle a55a7b27-f35d-4f24-8100-e3930893b82dThu, 06 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo.1 Brain Scientist: My Brain Shut Down & I Realised Everything I Believed Was Wrong!Harvard Neuroscientist DR. JILL BOLTE TAYLOR reveals How to Retrain Your Brain, Heal Trauma, Control Emotions, and Unlock the 4 Characters Running Your Mind Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained brain scientist who experienced a stroke in the left hemisphere of her brain and spent 8 years recovering. She is best known for her viral TED Talk “My Stroke of Insight” and is the bestselling author of books including Whole Brain Living. She explains: ◼️What her near-death stroke taught her about consciousness, ego, and identity ◼️How to escape the brain loop keeping you stuck in stress and anxiety ◼️How technology and habits are silently shrinking your brain’s potential ◼️Why overthinking physically damages your brain, and how to reverse it fast ◼️What holding a REAL human brain taught her about life and death (00:00) Intro (02:31) Understanding Your Brain Will Improve Your Life (05:23) Choose What Part of Your Brain to Use (09:23) A Real Brain with a Spinal Cord (15:54) The Central Nervous System (19:04) The Event That Changed Your Brain Forever (22:04) When I Realised It Was Life or Death (25:29) The Left Side of My Brain Was Damaged: I Couldn't Speak or Remember Anything (26:50) The Importance of Having Fun and Being Present (32:24) Reaching for Help During the Stroke (37:48) What Did the Scan Show? (43:53) Ads (44:56) Where Do These 4 Personalities Happen in the Brain? (47:59) Where Addiction Lives (49:39) What Are the 4 Personality Types? (55:12) The Odds of a Single Human Being Born (01:05:11) How to Shift Between the 4 Characters (01:10:20) Ads (01:12:24) Emotions Only Last for 90 Seconds (01:21:58) How to Heal Trauma from the Past (01:25:57) Lifestyle Choices for a Healthy Brain Follow Dr Jill: Facebook - https://bit.ly/47VX7t7 X - https://bit.ly/3LKRaGM Instagram - You can purchase Dr Jill’s book ‘Whole Brain Living’, here: https://amzn.to/4hMIVWT The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY 1Password - Find out more at https://1password.com/doac Function Health - https://functionhealth.com/DOAC with code DOAC100 for $100 towards your membership Join the waitlist for the limited edition Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/cardswaitlist.

Harvard Neuroscientist DR. JILL BOLTE TAYLOR reveals How to Retrain Your Brain, Heal Trauma, Control Emotions, and Unlock the 4 Characters Running Your Mind Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained brain scientist who experienced a stroke in the left hemisphere of her brain and spent 8 years recovering. She is best known for her viral TED Talk “My Stroke of Insight” and is the bestselling author of books including Whole Brain Living. She explains: ◼️What her near-death stroke taught her about consciousness, ego, and identity ◼️How to escape the brain loop keeping you stuck in stress and anxiety ◼️How technology and habits are silently shrinking your brain’s potential ◼️Why overthinking physically damages your brain, and how to reverse it fast ◼️What holding a REAL human brain taught her about life and death (00:00) Intro (02:31) Understanding Your Brain Will Improve Your Life (05:23) Choose What Part of Your Brain to Use (09:23) A Real Brain with a Spinal Cord (15:54) The Central Nervous System (19:04) The Event That Changed Your Brain Forever (22:04) When I Realised It Was Life or Death (25:29) The Left Side of My Brain Was Damaged: I Couldn't Speak or Remember Anything (26:50) The Importance of Having Fun and Being Present (32:24) Reaching for Help During the Stroke (37:48) What Did the Scan Show? (43:53) Ads (44:56) Where Do These 4 Personalities Happen in the Brain? (47:59) Where Addiction Lives (49:39) What Are the 4 Personality Types? (55:12) The Odds of a Single Human Being Born (01:05:11) How to Shift Between the 4 Characters (01:10:20) Ads (01:12:24) Emotions Only Last for 90 Seconds (01:21:58) How to Heal Trauma from the Past (01:25:57) Lifestyle Choices for a Healthy Brain Follow Dr Jill: Facebook - https://bit.ly/47VX7t7 X - https://bit.ly/3LKRaGM Instagram - You can purchase Dr Jill’s book ‘Whole Brain Living’, here: https://amzn.to/4hMIVWT The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY 1Password - Find out more at https://1password.com/doac Function Health - https://functionhealth.com/DOAC with code DOAC100 for $100 towards your membership Join the waitlist for the limited edition Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/cardswaitlist.

fullNo.1 Brain Scientist: My Brain Shut Down & I Realised Everything I Believed Was Wrong!716d4e78-84c1-41d8-ac71-1adbbbd38d43Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +00005768https://216.73.216.191/allTags Not So White Read: Psalm 51:7; Philippians 2:1-11 “I’m glad I’m not like Rachel,” Mackenna said as she gazed at the falling snow through the car window. “What do you mean?” Mom asked with a slight frown. “Well, Rachel is kinda—oh, I don’t know—stuck on herself a bit. Whenever we talk, she does most of the talking, and it’s usually about all the things she’s good at.” Mackenna rolled her eyes. “What an ego!” “Rachel is good at a lot of things,” said Mom. “But so are you! You don’t think you have an ego?” She gave Mackenna a sideways glance. “Of course not! Do you ever hear me bragging about what I can do?” “No, but that doesn’t mean your heart is humble. And isn’t your heart what we really should be concerned about?” Mom pulled into the driveway and turned off the engine. “Tell you what, why don’t you go get Bumpkin and let her run around outside for a while?” Mackenna gave her mother a confused look, but she went and got her pet bunny. “Before you set her down,” Mom said, “tell me what color Bumpkin is.” Mackenna laughed as they both looked down at the fuzzy bunny. “White, of course!” “Are you sure?” Mom asked. “Put her down in the snow.” Mackenna set her rabbit down at the edge of the snowy yard and stood back. “Ew!” she said. “She looks so dirty!” “Yep,” agreed Mom. “She doesn’t look so white anymore! Snow has a way of making other white objects look gray.” Mom turned to Mackenna. “It’s the same with us. We may think we’re pretty good when we compare ourselves to other people. But when we compare our hearts to Jesus, we see how dirty they really are.” Mackenna nodded sheepishly. “I guess when I compare myself to Jesus, I’m a lot like Rachel after all.” “We all are,” said Mom. “That’s why Jesus died on the cross for our sins. When we trust in Him and ask Him to forgive us for the wrong we do, He makes our hearts whiter than snow!” “I guess I need to remember that when I’m around Rachel,” Mackenna said as she watched Bumpkin hop around in the snow. “And ask Jesus to forgive me for comparing myself to her instead of Him.” –Rebecca Thomas How about you? Do you ever compare yourself to others? It may make you feel better about yourself sometimes, but it doesn’t give an accurate picture of what your heart is really like. Jesus is the only perfect standard. When we compare ourselves to Him, it’s easy to see our hearts are dirty with sin—but He can make them whiter than snow. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: They are only comparing themselves with each other, using themselves as the standard of measurement. How ignorant! 2 Corinthians 10:12 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Compare yourself to Jesus

Read: Psalm 51:7; Philippians 2:1-11 “I’m glad I’m not like Rachel,” Mackenna said as she gazed at the falling snow through the car window. “What do you mean?” Mom asked with a slight frown. “Well, Rachel is kinda—oh, I don’t know—stuck on herself a bit. Whenever we talk, she does most of the talking, and it’s usually about all the things she’s good at.” Mackenna rolled her eyes. “What an ego!” “Rachel is good at a lot of things,” said Mom. “But so are you! You don’t think you have an ego?” She gave Mackenna a sideways glance. “Of course not! Do you ever hear me bragging about what I can do?” “No, but that doesn’t mean your heart is humble. And isn’t your heart what we really should be concerned about?” Mom pulled into the driveway and turned off the engine. “Tell you what, why don’t you go get Bumpkin and let her run around outside for a while?” Mackenna gave her mother a confused look, but she went and got her pet bunny. “Before you set her down,” Mom said, “tell me what color Bumpkin is.” Mackenna laughed as they both looked down at the fuzzy bunny. “White, of course!” “Are you sure?” Mom asked. “Put her down in the snow.” Mackenna set her rabbit down at the edge of the snowy yard and stood back. “Ew!” she said. “She looks so dirty!” “Yep,” agreed Mom. “She doesn’t look so white anymore! Snow has a way of making other white objects look gray.” Mom turned to Mackenna. “It’s the same with us. We may think we’re pretty good when we compare ourselves to other people. But when we compare our hearts to Jesus, we see how dirty they really are.” Mackenna nodded sheepishly. “I guess when I compare myself to Jesus, I’m a lot like Rachel after all.” “We all are,” said Mom. “That’s why Jesus died on the cross for our sins. When we trust in Him and ask Him to forgive us for the wrong we do, He makes our hearts whiter than snow!” “I guess I need to remember that when I’m around Rachel,” Mackenna said as she watched Bumpkin hop around in the snow. “And ask Jesus to forgive me for comparing myself to her instead of Him.” –Rebecca Thomas How about you? Do you ever compare yourself to others? It may make you feel better about yourself sometimes, but it doesn’t give an accurate picture of what your heart is really like. Jesus is the only perfect standard. When we compare ourselves to Him, it’s easy to see our hearts are dirty with sin—but He can make them whiter than snow. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: They are only comparing themselves with each other, using themselves as the standard of measurement. How ignorant! 2 Corinthians 10:12 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Compare yourself to Jesus

Not So White be96913f-2096-4651-abfa-fcfc41660975Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2025) Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2025)6ae15482-d86f-4034-89f1-14946b301d9aThu, 06 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: The Gift of a Child (2025) Children are a gift from God. Children have integrity and rights. With these key principles in mind, Fr. Mike reviews the Catechism’s teachings about marriage, family, child bearing, sterility, and adoption. Because “a child is not something owed to one but is a gift”, we must protect the dignity of the child at the forefront of all decisions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2373-2379. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Children are a gift from God. Children have integrity and rights. With these key principles in mind, Fr. Mike reviews the Catechism’s teachings about marriage, family, child bearing, sterility, and adoption. Because “a child is not something owed to one but is a gift”, we must protect the dignity of the child at the forefront of all decisions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2373-2379. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 310: The Gift of a Child (2025)6496848c-fb50-4f30-be06-365db405b42bThu, 06 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Perfect Time Read: Matthew 5:23-24; Romans 12:18; 1 John 1:9 “Jia’s mad at me,” Lara told her mother as they drove down a country road toward town. “When she got an A on our spelling test and I got a C, I—well, I said she must have cheated. I know I shouldn’t have said that.” “Why don’t you text her and apologize?” suggested Mom. “Okay, I will, but not right now,” Lara said. “I’ll wait until she’s in a better mood.” As Mom turned down a side road, Lara looked at her in surprise. “Why are we turning here?” “This is a shorter way to town,” said Mom. “I don’t know how good the road will be after all the rain we’ve had, but let’s give it a try.” For a short distance the road was good, but then the pavement ended and the road became very muddy. “I think we should go back,” said Lara. “I think you’re right,” said Mom. “We’ll have to find a place to turn around.” “How about there?” Lara pointed to a narrow path leading into a field. Mom slowed down, but then shook her head. “Those ditches at the side of that path are awfully deep. We need to find a better spot.” A little later, Lara motioned toward a wider spot in the road. “How about here?” But Mom passed by that one too. “That’s not exactly the perfect spot either,” she said. “Mom!” Lara threw her head back against the seat. “If you ask me, the first possible spot is always the perfect spot!” “I’m beginning to think you’re right,” Mom said as she stopped the car and began to back up. After they turned around, Mom spoke. “Waiting for a perfect spot was pretty silly, huh? We made a mistake in coming this way, and the first chance to correct that mistake was the best chance. That’s also true when we make mistakes that hurt others. When we realize what we did was wrong, we need to confess our sin to Jesus so He can forgive us and help us make things right. That includes apologizing to those we’ve hurt right away.” Lara sighed. “Okay, I get what you’re saying. Can I use your phone so I can text Jia?” –Corrine Canavan-Fifield How about you? Do you have a hard time saying you’re sorry when you’ve done something wrong? It’s not easy to admit our mistakes, but putting it off usually makes things worse. Jesus promises to forgive us the moment we confess our sins to Him, and He’ll help us restore our relationships with others. So don’t wait for a better time—apologize and ask for forgiveness right away. Today's Key Verse: First go and be reconciled to them. Matthew 5:24 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Say you’re sorry right away

Read: Matthew 5:23-24; Romans 12:18; 1 John 1:9 “Jia’s mad at me,” Lara told her mother as they drove down a country road toward town. “When she got an A on our spelling test and I got a C, I—well, I said she must have cheated. I know I shouldn’t have said that.” “Why don’t you text her and apologize?” suggested Mom. “Okay, I will, but not right now,” Lara said. “I’ll wait until she’s in a better mood.” As Mom turned down a side road, Lara looked at her in surprise. “Why are we turning here?” “This is a shorter way to town,” said Mom. “I don’t know how good the road will be after all the rain we’ve had, but let’s give it a try.” For a short distance the road was good, but then the pavement ended and the road became very muddy. “I think we should go back,” said Lara. “I think you’re right,” said Mom. “We’ll have to find a place to turn around.” “How about there?” Lara pointed to a narrow path leading into a field. Mom slowed down, but then shook her head. “Those ditches at the side of that path are awfully deep. We need to find a better spot.” A little later, Lara motioned toward a wider spot in the road. “How about here?” But Mom passed by that one too. “That’s not exactly the perfect spot either,” she said. “Mom!” Lara threw her head back against the seat. “If you ask me, the first possible spot is always the perfect spot!” “I’m beginning to think you’re right,” Mom said as she stopped the car and began to back up. After they turned around, Mom spoke. “Waiting for a perfect spot was pretty silly, huh? We made a mistake in coming this way, and the first chance to correct that mistake was the best chance. That’s also true when we make mistakes that hurt others. When we realize what we did was wrong, we need to confess our sin to Jesus so He can forgive us and help us make things right. That includes apologizing to those we’ve hurt right away.” Lara sighed. “Okay, I get what you’re saying. Can I use your phone so I can text Jia?” –Corrine Canavan-Fifield How about you? Do you have a hard time saying you’re sorry when you’ve done something wrong? It’s not easy to admit our mistakes, but putting it off usually makes things worse. Jesus promises to forgive us the moment we confess our sins to Him, and He’ll help us restore our relationships with others. So don’t wait for a better time—apologize and ask for forgiveness right away. Today's Key Verse: First go and be reconciled to them. Matthew 5:24 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Say you’re sorry right away

The Perfect Time a47a1598-43ea-4fa5-9163-80b2890d4744Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:52:38 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#392: Abba: Our Loving Father- The Names of God part 4 Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:4-6, 1 John 3:1, & Ephesians 1:4-5 In today’s episode of Kids Bible Stories, we continue our “Names of God” series and learn a name that shows how close and loving God is toward us — Abba, which means Father. We’ll travel through 4 places in the Bible to discover that God didn’t just make us; He chose us and adopted us into His family through Jesus! Children will hear how Paul and John describe God as a caring Father who listens, comforts, and provides for His children. They’ll be reminded that, no matter what their family looks like here on earth, God’s family always has room for them — because through Jesus, we all belong. ------------- 🎁 Join the team: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kbspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan I also have Kids Bible Stories Bedtime & Kids Bible Stories Espanol now available, FREE, wherever you get your podcasts!  -------------------- Interested in advertising on the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more here

Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:4-6, 1 John 3:1, & Ephesians 1:4-5 In today’s episode of Kids Bible Stories, we continue our “Names of God” series and learn a name that shows how close and loving God is toward us — Abba, which means Father. We’ll travel through 4 places in the Bible to discover that God didn’t just make us; He chose us and adopted us into His family through Jesus! Children will hear how Paul and John describe God as a caring Father who listens, comforts, and provides for His children. They’ll be reminded that, no matter what their family looks like here on earth, God’s family always has room for them — because through Jesus, we all belong. ------------- 🎁 Join the team: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kbspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan I also have Kids Bible Stories Bedtime & Kids Bible Stories Espanol now available, FREE, wherever you get your podcasts!  -------------------- Interested in advertising on the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more here

full#392: Abba: Our Loving Father- The Names of God part 4 020c7a3a-9cf9-4a90-a375-0da8ac0a5d5aWed, 05 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000905https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2025)27010cb8-1aea-40e7-ac53-a0e20e1f0f75Wed, 05 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Faithful and Fruitful Marriage (2025) Married love has an “innate language” of total and mutual self-giving. This language expresses itself in the marital act of sexual intimacy. Marital love mirrors God’s love. It is free, total, faithful, and fruitful. Fr. Mike explains that in the face of this reality, contraception and infidelity directly contradict the marital covenant between a man and a woman. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2364-2372. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Married love has an “innate language” of total and mutual self-giving. This language expresses itself in the marital act of sexual intimacy. Marital love mirrors God’s love. It is free, total, faithful, and fruitful. Fr. Mike explains that in the face of this reality, contraception and infidelity directly contradict the marital covenant between a man and a woman. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2364-2372. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 309: Faithful and Fruitful Marriage (2025)20cffcb4-97bc-4113-aa29-5d5e5984d9eeWed, 05 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Little Prayers Read: Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 10:29–31; Hebrews 4:16 As soon as Carolina wiped away one tear, another lousy one slid down. She grew tired of crying over her sinus issues because it only made her throbbing head worse. She sniffled. “I don’t understand how Jesus promises to wipe away every tear. That sounds exhausting!” G-ma kissed Carolina’s forehead. “Darling, crying is okay, especially when we cry out to Jesus. Have you prayed about it?” “Yeah, sure,” Carolina huffed. “During prayer this morning, Jesus said there are bigger problems.” G-ma lifted an eyebrow. “He said that to you, sweetie?” There was silence as Carolina gathered her thoughts. “I mean…I think I just felt guilty praying about my sinus issues when Lily has leukemia.” Carolina pointed to her little sister Lily who was collecting red berries from the bushes. “My pain seems so small compared to hers.” “Look, G-ma!” Lily tossed berries in the air and giggled. “Don’t you eat those!” G-ma turned to look at Carolina as she ran to stop Lily. “Oh, honey, yes, Lily is hurting, but so are you. If Jesus knows how many hairs are on our heads and our every thought, then our small problems are a big deal to Him. That’s why He encourages us to pray about everything.” “Sounds like Jesus really cares,” Carolina replied. “He does. Do you remember earlier when Lily was sad that she couldn’t find any little red berries and you immediately helped her find some?” Carolina nodded. “You cared about her small request because you love her and knew it was important to her,” said G-ma. “How much more would the Lord help us with our problems, big or small? Because of His love for us, Jesus suffered and died for all our sins on the cross. He cares about all our pain because He experienced all kinds of pain too, and He wants to help us and comfort us.” Carolina relaxed her shoulders. “Wow, Jesus really was listening…” “CANNONBALL!” Lily jumped on top of Carolina and squeezed her tightly. They erupted in laughter. G-ma smiled and leaned over to wipe another tear out of Carolina’s eye. “Remember to keep praying. Jesus is always with you, darling.” –Toria Keyes How about you? Are you afraid that the Lord won’t fight your battle because others are dealing with worse problems? We serve a God who knows what it feels like to bump a funny bone or get a paper cut. Whatever your situation is, He wants you to know you are not alone. What are the little red berries in your life—small things that are still really important? Jesus cares about those things and wants to help you with them. Today's Key Verse: Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Matthew 10:30–31 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus cares about small things

Read: Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 10:29–31; Hebrews 4:16 As soon as Carolina wiped away one tear, another lousy one slid down. She grew tired of crying over her sinus issues because it only made her throbbing head worse. She sniffled. “I don’t understand how Jesus promises to wipe away every tear. That sounds exhausting!” G-ma kissed Carolina’s forehead. “Darling, crying is okay, especially when we cry out to Jesus. Have you prayed about it?” “Yeah, sure,” Carolina huffed. “During prayer this morning, Jesus said there are bigger problems.” G-ma lifted an eyebrow. “He said that to you, sweetie?” There was silence as Carolina gathered her thoughts. “I mean…I think I just felt guilty praying about my sinus issues when Lily has leukemia.” Carolina pointed to her little sister Lily who was collecting red berries from the bushes. “My pain seems so small compared to hers.” “Look, G-ma!” Lily tossed berries in the air and giggled. “Don’t you eat those!” G-ma turned to look at Carolina as she ran to stop Lily. “Oh, honey, yes, Lily is hurting, but so are you. If Jesus knows how many hairs are on our heads and our every thought, then our small problems are a big deal to Him. That’s why He encourages us to pray about everything.” “Sounds like Jesus really cares,” Carolina replied. “He does. Do you remember earlier when Lily was sad that she couldn’t find any little red berries and you immediately helped her find some?” Carolina nodded. “You cared about her small request because you love her and knew it was important to her,” said G-ma. “How much more would the Lord help us with our problems, big or small? Because of His love for us, Jesus suffered and died for all our sins on the cross. He cares about all our pain because He experienced all kinds of pain too, and He wants to help us and comfort us.” Carolina relaxed her shoulders. “Wow, Jesus really was listening…” “CANNONBALL!” Lily jumped on top of Carolina and squeezed her tightly. They erupted in laughter. G-ma smiled and leaned over to wipe another tear out of Carolina’s eye. “Remember to keep praying. Jesus is always with you, darling.” –Toria Keyes How about you? Are you afraid that the Lord won’t fight your battle because others are dealing with worse problems? We serve a God who knows what it feels like to bump a funny bone or get a paper cut. Whatever your situation is, He wants you to know you are not alone. What are the little red berries in your life—small things that are still really important? Jesus cares about those things and wants to help you with them. Today's Key Verse: Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Matthew 10:30–31 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus cares about small things

Little Prayers f84f3aa8-2f16-45e8-b307-587b404bd760Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Little by Little (2025) Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 308: Little by Little (2025)5cd97739-2505-4c3a-8bc3-3ab3acbb2e32Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Same-Sex Attraction (2025) Fr. Mike guides us through the Catechism’s discussion of same-sex attraction. He highlights that all of the Church’s teachings on sexuality stem from her embrace of God’s intended and revealed purpose for sex. Fr. Mike stresses that this understanding of sexuality is core to our understanding of ourselves and the world in which we live. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2357-2363. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike guides us through the Catechism’s discussion of same-sex attraction. He highlights that all of the Church’s teachings on sexuality stem from her embrace of God’s intended and revealed purpose for sex. Fr. Mike stresses that this understanding of sexuality is core to our understanding of ourselves and the world in which we live. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2357-2363. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 308: Same-Sex Attraction (2025)a94f826f-3daf-46cf-82c4-8cbc39ad7049Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBrene Brown: We're In A Spiritual Crisis! The Hidden Epidemic No One Wants To Admit!No.1 vulnerability expert BRENÉ BROWN exposes how shame, fear, and perfectionism secretly control your life - and reveals proven ways to unlock courage, confidence, trust, connection, and joy. Brené Brown is a world-renowned research professor who has spent over two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is also the author of 6 #1 New York Times bestsellers, including her recently published book, ‘Strong Ground’, and hosts two award-winning podcasts on leadership and human connection. She explains:  ◼️The marble jar theory that changed how Fortune 100 companies build trust ◼️The 4 skill sets of courage you can train and measure ◼️Why fitting in is the greatest threat to true belonging ◼️How to identify your “armor” when you're afraid and drop it ◼️The gratitude practice that stops catastrophising in real-time (00:00) Intro (02:34) What Made Brené Who She Is? (07:23) Parents Affecting Your View of Love (10:48) 87 Human Emotions (11:50) Why Did Brené Struggle With Self-Love and Belonging? (15:36) How Has the World Changed in the Last Two Decades? (16:23) Is Power Driven by Fear? (19:51) Four Types of Power: How to Be Successful as a Leader (22:54) Systems Theory (26:48) The Role of AI and Social Media in Shaping Society (34:39) Wisdom From Psychology and Life Experience (41:26) What Type of Connection Should People Be Looking For? (44:34) Belonging vs. Standing Alone (47:43) Making a Divisive Podcast (54:07) Pros and Cons of Curiosity (54:50) Responsibility of a Platform to Assess Guest Credibility (1:03:34) Ads (1:04:32) Importance of Vulnerability (1:09:30) Managing Fear of Vulnerability (1:18:36) Overcoming Negative Traits (1:21:06) Improving Self-Esteem (1:25:43) Four Steps to Courage (1:27:44) Building Trust With the Marble Jar Theory (1:32:47) Leaders' Misconceptions of Trust (1:35:05) Cheating (1:36:03) Ads (1:38:11) Relationship Advice (1:41:42) Losing Your Mother to Dementia (1:45:27) How Did You Deal With Grief? (1:48:40) What Are You Optimizing for Right Now? Follow Brené: Website - https://bit.ly/47rISeb  LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3Jq4T5i  Instagram - https://bit.ly/49rCLt0  X - https://bit.ly/432pHq5 You can purchase Brené’s book ‘Strong Ground’, here: http://bit.ly/47gIWyJ  You can listen to Dare to Lead podcast here: http://bit.ly/3WwlN56  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett   Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEO      Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven

No.1 vulnerability expert BRENÉ BROWN exposes how shame, fear, and perfectionism secretly control your life - and reveals proven ways to unlock courage, confidence, trust, connection, and joy. Brené Brown is a world-renowned research professor who has spent over two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is also the author of 6 #1 New York Times bestsellers, including her recently published book, ‘Strong Ground’, and hosts two award-winning podcasts on leadership and human connection. She explains:  ◼️The marble jar theory that changed how Fortune 100 companies build trust ◼️The 4 skill sets of courage you can train and measure ◼️Why fitting in is the greatest threat to true belonging ◼️How to identify your “armor” when you're afraid and drop it ◼️The gratitude practice that stops catastrophising in real-time (00:00) Intro (02:34) What Made Brené Who She Is? (07:23) Parents Affecting Your View of Love (10:48) 87 Human Emotions (11:50) Why Did Brené Struggle With Self-Love and Belonging? (15:36) How Has the World Changed in the Last Two Decades? (16:23) Is Power Driven by Fear? (19:51) Four Types of Power: How to Be Successful as a Leader (22:54) Systems Theory (26:48) The Role of AI and Social Media in Shaping Society (34:39) Wisdom From Psychology and Life Experience (41:26) What Type of Connection Should People Be Looking For? (44:34) Belonging vs. Standing Alone (47:43) Making a Divisive Podcast (54:07) Pros and Cons of Curiosity (54:50) Responsibility of a Platform to Assess Guest Credibility (1:03:34) Ads (1:04:32) Importance of Vulnerability (1:09:30) Managing Fear of Vulnerability (1:18:36) Overcoming Negative Traits (1:21:06) Improving Self-Esteem (1:25:43) Four Steps to Courage (1:27:44) Building Trust With the Marble Jar Theory (1:32:47) Leaders' Misconceptions of Trust (1:35:05) Cheating (1:36:03) Ads (1:38:11) Relationship Advice (1:41:42) Losing Your Mother to Dementia (1:45:27) How Did You Deal With Grief? (1:48:40) What Are You Optimizing for Right Now? Follow Brené: Website - https://bit.ly/47rISeb  LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3Jq4T5i  Instagram - https://bit.ly/49rCLt0  X - https://bit.ly/432pHq5 You can purchase Brené’s book ‘Strong Ground’, here: http://bit.ly/47gIWyJ  You can listen to Dare to Lead podcast here: http://bit.ly/3WwlN56  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett   Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEO      Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven

fullBrene Brown: We're In A Spiritual Crisis! The Hidden Epidemic No One Wants To Admit!27b0565c-7632-4853-ad8c-b1caad47311cMon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +000039https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Praise Day Read: Psalm 150 “What’s all the racket about?” Mom came out of her office and stood in the doorway of the living room. “You two have done nothing but fight and complain all afternoon.” Asher and Olivia glared at each other silently. “Praise the Lord!” Mom suddenly shouted. Asher and Olivia jumped in surprise. Mom smiled as the kids looked at her curiously. “You were yelling and complaining in loud voices, so I thought I’d praise the Lord in an equally loud voice.” She raised her voice again. “I’m thankful for the rain, aren’t you? It’s been so dry lately!” “But Mom, when it rains, there’s nothing to do,” Asher said. “I have an idea.” Mom went into her office and came back with paper and pencils. “Why don’t you make a praise list by writing down all the wonderful things God has done for us? Let’s have a praise day instead of a complaining day. Now, I have some work to finish up, but you can show me your lists before dinner tonight.” Asher sighed as Mom went back into her office and shut the door. After a moment, he wrote, God helped me not miss the bus after school. Olivia took a sheet of paper and wrote, God gives us food every day. After working a little while, Asher said, “Hey, let’s tape our pages together to make one long sheet. Let’s see how long a list we can make.” The list was still growing when Dad got home. “How was your day?” Mom asked him as she pulled a chicken pot pie out of the oven. “Terrible,” he said. “First, the rain got my clothes all wet, and then—” “Praise the Lord!” Asher shouted. Dad looked startled, and Asher grinned. “Mom says this should be a praise day.” He held up the list for his father to see. “Come on, Dad,” said Olivia. “Praise the Lord for something. We’ll add it to our list.” Dad grinned. “I praise the Lord for creating your mom,” he said. “I love her, and she teaches us to count our blessings—and blesses us with good food for dinner!” Mom smiled. “And I praise Jesus for the best thing of all—dying on the cross for our sins!” –Carol A. DeCesare How about you? Do you complain when things don’t go your way? Sometimes difficult things happen that you need to talk about with someone, but there’s a big difference between sharing struggles and complaining about every little thing you don’t like. Instead of complaining, think about all the good things God has blessed you with and the people He’s put in your life—and most importantly, how He’s given you eternal life through Jesus! Today's Key Verse: Let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God…giving thanks to His name. Hebrews 13:15 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Praise instead of complaining

Read: Psalm 150 “What’s all the racket about?” Mom came out of her office and stood in the doorway of the living room. “You two have done nothing but fight and complain all afternoon.” Asher and Olivia glared at each other silently. “Praise the Lord!” Mom suddenly shouted. Asher and Olivia jumped in surprise. Mom smiled as the kids looked at her curiously. “You were yelling and complaining in loud voices, so I thought I’d praise the Lord in an equally loud voice.” She raised her voice again. “I’m thankful for the rain, aren’t you? It’s been so dry lately!” “But Mom, when it rains, there’s nothing to do,” Asher said. “I have an idea.” Mom went into her office and came back with paper and pencils. “Why don’t you make a praise list by writing down all the wonderful things God has done for us? Let’s have a praise day instead of a complaining day. Now, I have some work to finish up, but you can show me your lists before dinner tonight.” Asher sighed as Mom went back into her office and shut the door. After a moment, he wrote, God helped me not miss the bus after school. Olivia took a sheet of paper and wrote, God gives us food every day. After working a little while, Asher said, “Hey, let’s tape our pages together to make one long sheet. Let’s see how long a list we can make.” The list was still growing when Dad got home. “How was your day?” Mom asked him as she pulled a chicken pot pie out of the oven. “Terrible,” he said. “First, the rain got my clothes all wet, and then—” “Praise the Lord!” Asher shouted. Dad looked startled, and Asher grinned. “Mom says this should be a praise day.” He held up the list for his father to see. “Come on, Dad,” said Olivia. “Praise the Lord for something. We’ll add it to our list.” Dad grinned. “I praise the Lord for creating your mom,” he said. “I love her, and she teaches us to count our blessings—and blesses us with good food for dinner!” Mom smiled. “And I praise Jesus for the best thing of all—dying on the cross for our sins!” –Carol A. DeCesare How about you? Do you complain when things don’t go your way? Sometimes difficult things happen that you need to talk about with someone, but there’s a big difference between sharing struggles and complaining about every little thing you don’t like. Instead of complaining, think about all the good things God has blessed you with and the people He’s put in your life—and most importantly, how He’s given you eternal life through Jesus! Today's Key Verse: Let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God…giving thanks to His name. Hebrews 13:15 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Praise instead of complaining

The Praise Day dd33b900-ce98-46d8-a09e-a86578958df2Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Courage in Battle (2025) Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 307: Courage in Battle (2025)567a7d85-80e6-4fd1-ba56-b53f765354caMon, 03 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Offenses Against Chastity (2025) What is God&#39;s intended purpose for our sexuality? We confront several significant transgressions that hinder this design. These offenses include lust, the consumption of pornography, and engagement in prostitution. Fr. Mike offers us a poignant reminder that despite these sins, our intrinsic human dignity remains unblemished and worthy of reverence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2351-2356. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What is God&#39;s intended purpose for our sexuality? We confront several significant transgressions that hinder this design. These offenses include lust, the consumption of pornography, and engagement in prostitution. Fr. Mike offers us a poignant reminder that despite these sins, our intrinsic human dignity remains unblemished and worthy of reverence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2351-2356. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 307: Offenses Against Chastity (2025)9b30649d-bbe5-4320-922d-18a59865c8caMon, 03 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Fruit Roll Read: Galatians 5:22-25 The pocket of Octavia’s red sweater bulged. She didn’t want Miss Allen to notice, so she quickly slipped into her seat. She removed a big orange from her pocket and hid it behind the box of crayons in her desk. The morning dragged by. Usually Octavia liked reading class, but not today. She couldn’t keep her mind on the story. A classmate—Ford—had agreed to give the signal for the special activity the kids had planned. He said they should wait until math time and be ready when Miss Allen turned to the whiteboard. Excitement built up when Miss Allen told the class to take out their math books. Everyone kept looking at Ford. When he put his hand in his desk, Octavia covered her mouth. She didn’t want Miss Allen to see that she was giggling. She reached inside her desk and took hold of the orange. At last Miss Allen turned her back to the class. Octavia drew a deep breath as Ford yelled, “Fruit roll!” In a flash, Octavia’s orange rolled down the aisle with lots of other fruit. The room became noisy, and Miss Allen looked puzzled. “It’s for you,” Ford said, pointing to the fruit. “For your birthday!” “For me?” Miss Allen asked in surprise. “How thoughtful of you! Thanks, kids.” That afternoon Octavia told her mom all about it. “Miss Allen said she’d never heard of a fruit roll, but she liked it! She got oranges, grapefruit, some tangerines, a few lemons, and even a lime.” “I knew she’d enjoy it.” Mom smiled at Octavia. “What about you? Have you gotten any fruit rolled to you lately?” Octavia gave her mom a confused look. “What do you mean?” “I mean the fruit of the Spirit,” Mom said. “Once you trust in Jesus, the Holy Spirit produces fruit in your life—the qualities of the new person He wants you to be. It’s quite a list. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control—all these make you more like Jesus.” Octavia thought about it. “I guess He is helping me be more patient—and helping me be kind to kids at school I don’t know well.” She smiled. “It’s like I’m getting a fruit roll from Jesus every day!” –Margaret M. Primrose How about you? Did you know that, if you’re a Christian, you’re getting a fruit roll from Jesus every day? He helps you develop the qualities that make you more like Him. As you grow as a Christian, others will start to see more and more of these qualities in your life. Trust Jesus to help you grow and fill you with the fruit of the Spirit so you become more like Him. Today's Key Verse: May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:11 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God fills your life with fruit

Read: Galatians 5:22-25 The pocket of Octavia’s red sweater bulged. She didn’t want Miss Allen to notice, so she quickly slipped into her seat. She removed a big orange from her pocket and hid it behind the box of crayons in her desk. The morning dragged by. Usually Octavia liked reading class, but not today. She couldn’t keep her mind on the story. A classmate—Ford—had agreed to give the signal for the special activity the kids had planned. He said they should wait until math time and be ready when Miss Allen turned to the whiteboard. Excitement built up when Miss Allen told the class to take out their math books. Everyone kept looking at Ford. When he put his hand in his desk, Octavia covered her mouth. She didn’t want Miss Allen to see that she was giggling. She reached inside her desk and took hold of the orange. At last Miss Allen turned her back to the class. Octavia drew a deep breath as Ford yelled, “Fruit roll!” In a flash, Octavia’s orange rolled down the aisle with lots of other fruit. The room became noisy, and Miss Allen looked puzzled. “It’s for you,” Ford said, pointing to the fruit. “For your birthday!” “For me?” Miss Allen asked in surprise. “How thoughtful of you! Thanks, kids.” That afternoon Octavia told her mom all about it. “Miss Allen said she’d never heard of a fruit roll, but she liked it! She got oranges, grapefruit, some tangerines, a few lemons, and even a lime.” “I knew she’d enjoy it.” Mom smiled at Octavia. “What about you? Have you gotten any fruit rolled to you lately?” Octavia gave her mom a confused look. “What do you mean?” “I mean the fruit of the Spirit,” Mom said. “Once you trust in Jesus, the Holy Spirit produces fruit in your life—the qualities of the new person He wants you to be. It’s quite a list. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control—all these make you more like Jesus.” Octavia thought about it. “I guess He is helping me be more patient—and helping me be kind to kids at school I don’t know well.” She smiled. “It’s like I’m getting a fruit roll from Jesus every day!” –Margaret M. Primrose How about you? Did you know that, if you’re a Christian, you’re getting a fruit roll from Jesus every day? He helps you develop the qualities that make you more like Him. As you grow as a Christian, others will start to see more and more of these qualities in your life. Trust Jesus to help you grow and fill you with the fruit of the Spirit so you become more like Him. Today's Key Verse: May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:11 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God fills your life with fruit

Fruit Roll 91fc35b2-fc9d-41a6-9f6d-db5bd7b9d1aaSun, 02 Nov 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2025) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2025)2feb7f3c-28c8-4831-acfe-670cd0cde1e1Sun, 02 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Gift of Self (2025) What are the different types of chastity? We learn chastity is &quot;a school of the gift of the person.&quot; Mastering ourselves enables us to gift ourselves to another. Fr. Mike explains that chastity bears fruit in the form of true friendship. He explains that God calls everyone to this virtue, no matter his vocation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2346-2350. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What are the different types of chastity? We learn chastity is &quot;a school of the gift of the person.&quot; Mastering ourselves enables us to gift ourselves to another. Fr. Mike explains that chastity bears fruit in the form of true friendship. He explains that God calls everyone to this virtue, no matter his vocation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2346-2350. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 306: Gift of Self (2025)495b7b1c-e39c-4811-b434-3e62c28aa7d7Sun, 02 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/2/25 After This Homily from the Commemoration of All the Faithfully Departed (All Souls). By the end of this Mass, some things will be changed forever. Purgatory is an essential teaching of Christianity. It highlights that salvation is both an event and a process. Purgatory is God's gift on continuing the process of making our hearts like His that He began in this life. Mass Readings from November 2, 2025: Wisdom 3:1-9 Psalm 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6Romans 5:5-11 John 6:37-40

Homily from the Commemoration of All the Faithfully Departed (All Souls). By the end of this Mass, some things will be changed forever. Purgatory is an essential teaching of Christianity. It highlights that salvation is both an event and a process. Purgatory is God's gift on continuing the process of making our hearts like His that He began in this life. Mass Readings from November 2, 2025: Wisdom 3:1-9 Psalm 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6Romans 5:5-11 John 6:37-40

full11/2/25 After This354ee861-44a2-40be-beaa-31914d74b168Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Surprising Ways Read: Matthew 6:25-34 “This state park is really nice, isn’t it?” Dad said as he and Henry walked along a wooded path. “Huh? Oh, yeah,” Henry mumbled in response. But he hadn’t really noticed—he’d been too busy wondering if Dad would be able to find a new job. The place where his dad worked was going out of business. “Dad, what if we run out of money for food and stuff?” Dad was about to answer, but then he saw where Henry was walking. “Henry, watch out for that poison ivy! Stay on the path.” But the warning came too late. Henry had already wandered off to the side. He stopped and looked down at the patch of low bushes around his feet. “Poison ivy!” He groaned and quickly returned to the path. “Now I’ll be itching all week!” “Maybe not.” Dad pointed to a tall plant with yellow-spotted horn-shaped flowers. “Here’s something that might help you.” “What’s that?” asked Henry. “It’s called jewelweed, and I’ve used it before when I’ve gotten into poison ivy.” Dad broke off some leaves, crushed them in his hand, and handed them to Henry. “Rub these over your legs. It ought to stop the poison ivy reaction.” “Really?” Henry rubbed the leaves on his bare legs, hoping Dad was right. And as they continued their walk, Henry was careful to avoid further contact with the poisonous weed. When Henry was getting ready to go to bed that night, Dad stopped at his room. “So how are your legs?” he asked. “My legs?” repeated Henry. Then he remembered—the poison ivy! He looked down. “The poison ivy isn’t doing anything!” He grinned at his dad. “The jewelweed really worked. Wow! Medicine for poison ivy in the middle of the woods!” Dad nodded. “God often provides for us in surprising ways. We should always remember that. I know we’ve all been concerned about my job, but if God can provide a poison ivy cure in the middle of the woods, He certainly can provide for our family’s needs as well. He’s already provided for our greatest need of all by sending Jesus to save us from sin. We don’t need to worry. God is with us, and we can trust Him.” –Jane K. Chase How about you? Are you worried about something right now? Maybe a family member is sick or a parent is out of work. No matter what it is, trust God to take care of you. He may not give you everything you want, but you may be surprised by the way He provides for you. When you needed to be saved from sin, He provided His own Son, Jesus, to die for you. Depend on Him to provide what you need. Today's Key Verse: My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Trust God to provide for you

Read: Matthew 6:25-34 “This state park is really nice, isn’t it?” Dad said as he and Henry walked along a wooded path. “Huh? Oh, yeah,” Henry mumbled in response. But he hadn’t really noticed—he’d been too busy wondering if Dad would be able to find a new job. The place where his dad worked was going out of business. “Dad, what if we run out of money for food and stuff?” Dad was about to answer, but then he saw where Henry was walking. “Henry, watch out for that poison ivy! Stay on the path.” But the warning came too late. Henry had already wandered off to the side. He stopped and looked down at the patch of low bushes around his feet. “Poison ivy!” He groaned and quickly returned to the path. “Now I’ll be itching all week!” “Maybe not.” Dad pointed to a tall plant with yellow-spotted horn-shaped flowers. “Here’s something that might help you.” “What’s that?” asked Henry. “It’s called jewelweed, and I’ve used it before when I’ve gotten into poison ivy.” Dad broke off some leaves, crushed them in his hand, and handed them to Henry. “Rub these over your legs. It ought to stop the poison ivy reaction.” “Really?” Henry rubbed the leaves on his bare legs, hoping Dad was right. And as they continued their walk, Henry was careful to avoid further contact with the poisonous weed. When Henry was getting ready to go to bed that night, Dad stopped at his room. “So how are your legs?” he asked. “My legs?” repeated Henry. Then he remembered—the poison ivy! He looked down. “The poison ivy isn’t doing anything!” He grinned at his dad. “The jewelweed really worked. Wow! Medicine for poison ivy in the middle of the woods!” Dad nodded. “God often provides for us in surprising ways. We should always remember that. I know we’ve all been concerned about my job, but if God can provide a poison ivy cure in the middle of the woods, He certainly can provide for our family’s needs as well. He’s already provided for our greatest need of all by sending Jesus to save us from sin. We don’t need to worry. God is with us, and we can trust Him.” –Jane K. Chase How about you? Are you worried about something right now? Maybe a family member is sick or a parent is out of work. No matter what it is, trust God to take care of you. He may not give you everything you want, but you may be surprised by the way He provides for you. When you needed to be saved from sin, He provided His own Son, Jesus, to die for you. Depend on Him to provide what you need. Today's Key Verse: My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Trust God to provide for you

Surprising Ways d9f87b61-809d-4702-97a0-2dc48ce76d31Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Defender (2025) As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 305: The Defender (2025)e3080797-fc35-4606-a3ef-a7175e21b642Sat, 01 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Call to Chastity (2025) We are all called to the virtue of chastity, which integrates our sexuality within the fullness of our person. Chastity trains us in freedom, teaching us how to direct and guide our desires. Fr. Mike explains that this virtue requires sustained effort and leads to self-mastery and peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2337-2345. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We are all called to the virtue of chastity, which integrates our sexuality within the fullness of our person. Chastity trains us in freedom, teaching us how to direct and guide our desires. Fr. Mike explains that this virtue requires sustained effort and leads to self-mastery and peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2337-2345. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 305: The Call to Chastity (2025)563d53b0-678f-49d5-a518-24516fee2b18Sat, 01 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod honors what is done is secretHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what God sees in our relationship with Him. In today's world, especially with social media, we are obsessed with sharing and displaying all parts of our lives but our most precious moments are those quiet, hidden moments we spend with Jesus. "so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Matthew 6:18 ___________________________________________&nbsp; ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme&nbsp; ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI&nbsp; ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________&nbsp; Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice&nbsp; Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________&nbsp; Connect further with Ally !&nbsp; TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost&nbsp; Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/&nbsp; ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what God sees in our relationship with Him. In today's world, especially with social media, we are obsessed with sharing and displaying all parts of our lives but our most precious moments are those quiet, hidden moments we spend with Jesus. "so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Matthew 6:18 ___________________________________________&nbsp; ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme&nbsp; ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI&nbsp; ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________&nbsp; Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice&nbsp; Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________&nbsp; Connect further with Ally !&nbsp; TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost&nbsp; Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/&nbsp; ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fullGod honors what is done is secret59d0a72d-d642-4542-9b8a-fc3e325dd761Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFix Your Mind w/Drs Les & Leslie Parrot &nbsp; &nbsp; Hiiii GGB! Guys. We have such a good episode this week. We have our friends, Drs Les &amp; Leslie Parrott on the podcast to talk about Les' new book "Bad Thoughts: A Preacher and a Shrink's Guide to Reclaiming Your Mind and Soul" by Judah Smith and Les Parrott and my goooodness is it everything we needed. Les and Leslie walk us through how to uproot "Bad Thoughts" and how to renew your mind biblically &amp; psychologically. Here are the "Big 5" Bad Thoughts as presented in Bad Thoughts: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;False Guilt – Feeling unforgivable or unworthy. → Remember: You're forgiven and free by God's grace. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;People-Pleasing – Living for others' approval. → Truth: God's acceptance is enough. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Self-Doubt – "I'm not good enough." → Truth: You're equipped and empowered by the Spirit. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pride / Entitlement – "I deserve this." → Fix: Choose humility and dependence on God. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wavering Value – "Am I loved? Do I matter?" → Truth: Your worth is secure in God's love. &nbsp; https://www.zondervan.com/p/bad-thoughts/ https://www.lesandleslie.comhttps://www.myheartchart.com &nbsp; we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari &nbsp; ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at&nbsp;girlsgonebible.com/book &nbsp; JOIN US ON GGB+&nbsp; https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:&nbsp; Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to&nbsp;www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA&nbsp; &nbsp; WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! &nbsp; Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at https://Glorify-app.com/ggb. &nbsp; CrowdHealth A smarter, more affordable alternative to traditional health insurance. Join a community that helps you save money while staying covered. Use code GGB to get your first 3 months for $99 at https://JoinCrowdHealth.com. &nbsp; Kikoff Build your credit effortlessly with Kikoff. No credit check, no interest—just a simple way to improve your score fast. Get your first month for $1 at https://GetKikoff.com/GGB. &nbsp; DripDrop Clinically proven hydration faster than water alone. Formulated with electrolytes and vitamins to help you recover and rehydrate. Use code GGB for 20% off at https://DripDrop.com/GGB. &nbsp; Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at https://GCU.edu/MyOffer

&nbsp; &nbsp; Hiiii GGB! Guys. We have such a good episode this week. We have our friends, Drs Les &amp; Leslie Parrott on the podcast to talk about Les' new book "Bad Thoughts: A Preacher and a Shrink's Guide to Reclaiming Your Mind and Soul" by Judah Smith and Les Parrott and my goooodness is it everything we needed. Les and Leslie walk us through how to uproot "Bad Thoughts" and how to renew your mind biblically &amp; psychologically. Here are the "Big 5" Bad Thoughts as presented in Bad Thoughts: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;False Guilt – Feeling unforgivable or unworthy. → Remember: You're forgiven and free by God's grace. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;People-Pleasing – Living for others' approval. → Truth: God's acceptance is enough. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Self-Doubt – "I'm not good enough." → Truth: You're equipped and empowered by the Spirit. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pride / Entitlement – "I deserve this." → Fix: Choose humility and dependence on God. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wavering Value – "Am I loved? Do I matter?" → Truth: Your worth is secure in God's love. &nbsp; https://www.zondervan.com/p/bad-thoughts/ https://www.lesandleslie.comhttps://www.myheartchart.com &nbsp; we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari &nbsp; ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at&nbsp;girlsgonebible.com/book &nbsp; JOIN US ON GGB+&nbsp; https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:&nbsp; Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to&nbsp;www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA&nbsp; &nbsp; WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! &nbsp; Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at https://Glorify-app.com/ggb. &nbsp; CrowdHealth A smarter, more affordable alternative to traditional health insurance. Join a community that helps you save money while staying covered. Use code GGB to get your first 3 months for $99 at https://JoinCrowdHealth.com. &nbsp; Kikoff Build your credit effortlessly with Kikoff. No credit check, no interest—just a simple way to improve your score fast. Get your first month for $1 at https://GetKikoff.com/GGB. &nbsp; DripDrop Clinically proven hydration faster than water alone. Formulated with electrolytes and vitamins to help you recover and rehydrate. Use code GGB for 20% off at https://DripDrop.com/GGB. &nbsp; Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at https://GCU.edu/MyOffer

fullFix Your Mind w/Drs Les & Leslie Parrot2290f8c4-45a4-4bc7-bc36-20209798e1dbFri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Calories In, Calories Out Is A Myth! Why Most Diets Fail - Dr. Jason FungDr. Jason Fung is a leading Canadian nephrologist and expert in intermittent fasting and metabolic health. Known for his pioneering work on obesity, type 2 diabetes, and fasting-based interventions, he challenges conventional dieting approaches. In today’s Moment, Dr. Fung explores the hidden causes of obesity, why traditional diets fail, and how intermittent fasting can transform metabolic health. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/w3wZJ0WrOXb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/PMOxllbsOXb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Jason Fung: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJasonFung

Dr. Jason Fung is a leading Canadian nephrologist and expert in intermittent fasting and metabolic health. Known for his pioneering work on obesity, type 2 diabetes, and fasting-based interventions, he challenges conventional dieting approaches. In today’s Moment, Dr. Fung explores the hidden causes of obesity, why traditional diets fail, and how intermittent fasting can transform metabolic health. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/w3wZJ0WrOXb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/PMOxllbsOXb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Jason Fung: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJasonFung

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Calories In, Calories Out Is A Myth! Why Most Diets Fail - Dr. Jason Fung20827002-60da-4f72-88a5-b2468e7cfda9Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +00001300https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHalloween and Day of The DeadTruthly.ai- the Catholic AI app. Download today in the Apple app store or on Android. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/exfiles See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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fullHalloween and Day of The Dead99f1b852-b309-4fc0-aad8-bfca62b3f4adFri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags When Jesus Tamed the Haunted Graveyard Read: Luke 8:26-36 FLASH! Lightning ripped across the black sky. Instantly every street light went out. “Whoa,” Luke said. “Talk about a spooky night! It looks like a ghost town out there.” Beth peeked out from under her covers. “Don’t say the word ghost.” Mom came into their bedroom with a flashlight. “Hey, Mom.” Luke put bed covers over his head to look like a ghost. “Tell us a ghost story.” “On a night like this?” Beth whipped off the covers. “Are you kidding? How about a Bible story—with a really good ending.” Mom smiled. “I’ll tell a ghost story from the Bible—but it has a happy ending.” “Great,” Luke groaned. “How scary can that be? And I didn’t think the Bible talked much about ghosts.” “Actually, this story is about evil spirits,” Mom said. “Demons.” Now it was Beth’s turn to groan. “That sounds worse!” “One day, Jesus went into a cemetery to visit a man who lived there,” Mom said. “Creepy.” Luke rubbed his hands together. “So far, so good.” “He lived…”—Beth was wide-eyed—“in the graveyard?” “Yes,” Mom said. “The man was filled with many, many evil spirits—and they made him do awful things. And the spirits made him super strong—everybody was afraid of him.” Lightning flashed and lit the room. “I thought this wasn’t going to be scary!” said Beth. “Wasn’t Jesus scared?” Luke asked. “No,” said Mom. “Jesus is the Son of God, and when He talked with the man, He told the evil spirits to leave him.” Luke leaned closer. “Did they?” Mom nodded. “Every single evil spirit left—immediately. Because He had come to defeat Satan through His death and resurrection, Jesus had the power to send them all away.” “Wow,” Luke said. “Those evil spirits were busted—big time!” “And the man who lived in the cemetery was finally free and could go back to his real home again,” Mom said. “The man was so grateful that he became a follower of Jesus.” The lights came back on all over the neighborhood. Beth stood and hugged Mom. “You’re right, this story did have a happy ending!” “Wow,” Luke said. “Jesus is the ultimate ghost tamer!” –Matt Shoemaker How about you? Did you know that Jesus has complete authority over everything in heaven and earth, including demons? Evil powers exist in our world, and they can be scary—but you don’t have to be afraid. If you know Jesus as your Savior, He has freed you from Satan’s power, just like He freed the man in the story. Nothing is more powerful than our God! Today's Key Verse: [Jesus said,] “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” Matthew 28:18 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus holds all authority

Read: Luke 8:26-36 FLASH! Lightning ripped across the black sky. Instantly every street light went out. “Whoa,” Luke said. “Talk about a spooky night! It looks like a ghost town out there.” Beth peeked out from under her covers. “Don’t say the word ghost.” Mom came into their bedroom with a flashlight. “Hey, Mom.” Luke put bed covers over his head to look like a ghost. “Tell us a ghost story.” “On a night like this?” Beth whipped off the covers. “Are you kidding? How about a Bible story—with a really good ending.” Mom smiled. “I’ll tell a ghost story from the Bible—but it has a happy ending.” “Great,” Luke groaned. “How scary can that be? And I didn’t think the Bible talked much about ghosts.” “Actually, this story is about evil spirits,” Mom said. “Demons.” Now it was Beth’s turn to groan. “That sounds worse!” “One day, Jesus went into a cemetery to visit a man who lived there,” Mom said. “Creepy.” Luke rubbed his hands together. “So far, so good.” “He lived…”—Beth was wide-eyed—“in the graveyard?” “Yes,” Mom said. “The man was filled with many, many evil spirits—and they made him do awful things. And the spirits made him super strong—everybody was afraid of him.” Lightning flashed and lit the room. “I thought this wasn’t going to be scary!” said Beth. “Wasn’t Jesus scared?” Luke asked. “No,” said Mom. “Jesus is the Son of God, and when He talked with the man, He told the evil spirits to leave him.” Luke leaned closer. “Did they?” Mom nodded. “Every single evil spirit left—immediately. Because He had come to defeat Satan through His death and resurrection, Jesus had the power to send them all away.” “Wow,” Luke said. “Those evil spirits were busted—big time!” “And the man who lived in the cemetery was finally free and could go back to his real home again,” Mom said. “The man was so grateful that he became a follower of Jesus.” The lights came back on all over the neighborhood. Beth stood and hugged Mom. “You’re right, this story did have a happy ending!” “Wow,” Luke said. “Jesus is the ultimate ghost tamer!” –Matt Shoemaker How about you? Did you know that Jesus has complete authority over everything in heaven and earth, including demons? Evil powers exist in our world, and they can be scary—but you don’t have to be afraid. If you know Jesus as your Savior, He has freed you from Satan’s power, just like He freed the man in the story. Nothing is more powerful than our God! Today's Key Verse: [Jesus said,] “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” Matthew 28:18 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus holds all authority

When Jesus Tamed the Haunted Graveyard 974d8de1-925e-469f-bd12-6e7eb802c048Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2025)69738ed3-02e1-4348-a559-f546f0b1de7cFri, 31 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Male and Female (2025) Why did God create us male and female? We begin our journey through the sixth commandment by learning about the meaning of human sexuality and the complementarity between men and women. Fr. Mike underscores the significance of the body in revealing our sexuality and our vocation to love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2331-2336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why did God create us male and female? We begin our journey through the sixth commandment by learning about the meaning of human sexuality and the complementarity between men and women. Fr. Mike underscores the significance of the body in revealing our sexuality and our vocation to love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2331-2336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 304: Male and Female (2025)b8965fa5-7f52-4804-892f-b33c1abbeb57Fri, 31 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Do NOT Receive Communion Until You’ve Seen This (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) &quot;Therefore whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord unworthily will have to answer for the body and blood of the Lord. A person should examine himself, and so eat the bread and drink the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body, eats and drinks judgment* on himself.&quot; - 1 Corinthians 11:27-29 Fr. Mike explains that receiving Holy Communion in a state of mortal sin, is itself a mortal sin. However, he also advises that if you’re genuinely uncertain about whether you’re in a state of mortal sin, you should go ahead and receive Communion. The reason is that true mortal sin requires three conditions: Grave matter Full knowledge Deliberate consent If you’re honestly unsure, the third condition isn’t fully met — meaning it can’t be a mortal sin.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;Therefore whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord unworthily will have to answer for the body and blood of the Lord. A person should examine himself, and so eat the bread and drink the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body, eats and drinks judgment* on himself.&quot; - 1 Corinthians 11:27-29 Fr. Mike explains that receiving Holy Communion in a state of mortal sin, is itself a mortal sin. However, he also advises that if you’re genuinely uncertain about whether you’re in a state of mortal sin, you should go ahead and receive Communion. The reason is that true mortal sin requires three conditions: Grave matter Full knowledge Deliberate consent If you’re honestly unsure, the third condition isn’t fully met — meaning it can’t be a mortal sin.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full Do NOT Receive Communion Until You’ve Seen This (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)e8e79625-441a-45be-b210-9c9a952e88ccThu, 30 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#943 - Luke 13:31-14:14 – Party Healing and AdviceThis episode is part 33 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is threatened by Herod. Jesus attends a party given by a Pharisee and has some advise for the crowd at the party about humility. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-13-14-party-healing-and-advice/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 33 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is threatened by Herod. Jesus attends a party given by a Pharisee and has some advise for the crowd at the party about humility. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-13-14-party-healing-and-advice/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#943 - Luke 13:31-14:14 – Party Healing and Advicee3b488d7-cbc9-4dad-add0-39ad2963b744Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000652https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy You Can't Fix HerEvery loving husband wants his wife to be happy. But what happens when every attempt, every word, solution, silence, seems to push her further away? Why is it that more often than not, she does not want us to help her fix her problems? In this episode, John Heinen & Devin Schadt dig into the struggle so many good men face: the instinct to fix their wife’s unhappiness… and why healing often begins when you stop trying to be her repairman. You’ll hear the truth about the masculine drive to solve, the feminine longing to be seen, and how the real breakthrough comes when you shift your focus from making her happy to loving her well. FREE Handmade Wooden Rosary with Pardon Crucifix This Month for those joining CG+. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠⁠ 👉 Devin Schadt’s new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule⁠ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno ______________________ 🔴 PLEASE HELP US GROW THIS CHANNEL 🔴 1. Don’t miss a Youtube Catholic Gentleman Video: Please click SUBSCRIBE, then Click the "Notification Bell" = 🔔 and select “ALL”. This will make sure that you are notified when any new video is released. 2. Please "Like" this video. 👍 3. Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the SHARE button. ______________________ -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentleman https://twitter.com/catholicgent ______________________ Go to our website https://catholicgentleman.com/podcast-listing to join our mailing list Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every loving husband wants his wife to be happy. But what happens when every attempt, every word, solution, silence, seems to push her further away? Why is it that more often than not, she does not want us to help her fix her problems? In this episode, John Heinen & Devin Schadt dig into the struggle so many good men face: the instinct to fix their wife’s unhappiness… and why healing often begins when you stop trying to be her repairman. You’ll hear the truth about the masculine drive to solve, the feminine longing to be seen, and how the real breakthrough comes when you shift your focus from making her happy to loving her well. FREE Handmade Wooden Rosary with Pardon Crucifix This Month for those joining CG+. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠⁠ 👉 Devin Schadt’s new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule⁠ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno ______________________ 🔴 PLEASE HELP US GROW THIS CHANNEL 🔴 1. Don’t miss a Youtube Catholic Gentleman Video: Please click SUBSCRIBE, then Click the "Notification Bell" = 🔔 and select “ALL”. This will make sure that you are notified when any new video is released. 2. Please "Like" this video. 👍 3. Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the SHARE button. ______________________ -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentleman https://twitter.com/catholicgent ______________________ Go to our website https://catholicgentleman.com/podcast-listing to join our mailing list Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy You Can't Fix Her107b1a21-4b31-4ecb-81fc-c2523d01a173Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +00003796https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKamala Harris: America Is At Breaking Point & I'm Deeply Concerned About The State Of The Country!Vice-President Kamala Harris breaks silence on the real cost of Trump winning, Biden’s shocking debate day call, why skipping Joe Rogan was a big mistake, election loss lessons, and…will she run again in 2028?  Kamala Harris made history as the first female Vice President of the United States and first Black woman and South Asian American in the role. Before becoming VP, Kamala led the largest state Justice Department in the U.S and became only the second Black woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate. In September 2025, she released her bestselling book '107 Days: A Memoir of a Campaign That Made History'. She explains:  ◼️The moment she lost the 2024 election and went into shock ◼️Why Biden's team sabotaged her behind the scenes ◼️The real reason Biden didn't want to debate Trump ◼️The 200K votes they desperately needed but couldn't find ◼️How America is at breaking point and the destruction Trump is causing [00:00] Intro [02:22] How Are You Feeling? [03:36] Will It Get Worse Before It Gets Better? [06:44] We Spoke to Your Husband [07:42] Why Do You Want to Protect People? [08:43] Kamala’s Law Career [09:19] The Worst Thing You Faced in Your Career [11:06] Managing Stress and Responsibility [12:45] Kamala at 25 vs. Kamala Today [15:10] When Did You Decide to Run for President? [16:35] Does Impostor Syndrome Ever Go Away? [21:11] Experiencing Prejudice [25:37] How Do You Earn Respect as a Leader? [27:57] Why Kamala Dropped Out of the 2019 Race [30:47] The VP and Presidential Interview Process [33:53] Staff Suppressed My Accomplishments [37:36] Frustration Over Lack of Recognition [38:24] Kamala’s Relationship With Biden [45:13] Biden Was Talked Into the Debate [49:14] What It Was Like Debating Trump [54:26] Trump Targets the Weak [01:00:37] Ads [01:01:39] Podcasting Power & Not Going on Joe Rogan [01:07:09] What Would Make You Run for President Again? [01:09:41] Why It's Difficult to Run for President [01:12:03] Kamala Was in a State of Shock [01:17:18] What Democrats Must Do to Win Back the People [01:19:36] Is the Left Against Entrepreneurship? [01:24:04] Have You Changed Since the Election? [01:25:20] Ads [01:27:25] Kamala on Being More Unfiltered [01:29:39] No Regrets About Running [01:31:56] Support From My Partner [01:39:20] Did You Experience Depression? [01:40:42] The Passing of Kamala’s Mother [01:42:40] Would Your Mom Be Proud? Follow Kamala: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4of8PVL  Facebook - https://bit.ly/43zlMBg  X - https://bit.ly/47M5qaS  Threads - https://bit.ly/4qzUjJI  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3X6gR76  TikTok - https://bit.ly/4hufIja You can purchase Kamala Harris’s new book, ‘107 Days’, here: https://bit.ly/436Bnbj  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY Justworks - http://Justworks.com Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25% off

Vice-President Kamala Harris breaks silence on the real cost of Trump winning, Biden’s shocking debate day call, why skipping Joe Rogan was a big mistake, election loss lessons, and…will she run again in 2028?  Kamala Harris made history as the first female Vice President of the United States and first Black woman and South Asian American in the role. Before becoming VP, Kamala led the largest state Justice Department in the U.S and became only the second Black woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate. In September 2025, she released her bestselling book '107 Days: A Memoir of a Campaign That Made History'. She explains:  ◼️The moment she lost the 2024 election and went into shock ◼️Why Biden's team sabotaged her behind the scenes ◼️The real reason Biden didn't want to debate Trump ◼️The 200K votes they desperately needed but couldn't find ◼️How America is at breaking point and the destruction Trump is causing [00:00] Intro [02:22] How Are You Feeling? [03:36] Will It Get Worse Before It Gets Better? [06:44] We Spoke to Your Husband [07:42] Why Do You Want to Protect People? [08:43] Kamala’s Law Career [09:19] The Worst Thing You Faced in Your Career [11:06] Managing Stress and Responsibility [12:45] Kamala at 25 vs. Kamala Today [15:10] When Did You Decide to Run for President? [16:35] Does Impostor Syndrome Ever Go Away? [21:11] Experiencing Prejudice [25:37] How Do You Earn Respect as a Leader? [27:57] Why Kamala Dropped Out of the 2019 Race [30:47] The VP and Presidential Interview Process [33:53] Staff Suppressed My Accomplishments [37:36] Frustration Over Lack of Recognition [38:24] Kamala’s Relationship With Biden [45:13] Biden Was Talked Into the Debate [49:14] What It Was Like Debating Trump [54:26] Trump Targets the Weak [01:00:37] Ads [01:01:39] Podcasting Power & Not Going on Joe Rogan [01:07:09] What Would Make You Run for President Again? [01:09:41] Why It's Difficult to Run for President [01:12:03] Kamala Was in a State of Shock [01:17:18] What Democrats Must Do to Win Back the People [01:19:36] Is the Left Against Entrepreneurship? [01:24:04] Have You Changed Since the Election? [01:25:20] Ads [01:27:25] Kamala on Being More Unfiltered [01:29:39] No Regrets About Running [01:31:56] Support From My Partner [01:39:20] Did You Experience Depression? [01:40:42] The Passing of Kamala’s Mother [01:42:40] Would Your Mom Be Proud? Follow Kamala: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4of8PVL  Facebook - https://bit.ly/43zlMBg  X - https://bit.ly/47M5qaS  Threads - https://bit.ly/4qzUjJI  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3X6gR76  TikTok - https://bit.ly/4hufIja You can purchase Kamala Harris’s new book, ‘107 Days’, here: https://bit.ly/436Bnbj  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY Justworks - http://Justworks.com Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25% off

fullKamala Harris: America Is At Breaking Point & I'm Deeply Concerned About The State Of The Country!b4f5b1cc-572d-498d-be13-c38d232ad61eThu, 30 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +00006369https://216.73.216.191/allTags City Living Read: Philippians 4:6-7; Hebrews 13:8; 1 Peter 5:7 Tears fell down Leah’s cheeks as she and her parents drove past their old house in the country to see what it looked like now. They had moved to the city to be closer to her dad’s work, but Leah had loved living in the country and really missed her old house. She wished they could have stayed. Leah’s old house looked so different now. The bushes her dad had planted seemed bigger, and the new owners had painted the house a different color. I liked the old color better, Leah thought to herself. When Dad pulled into the driveway of their new home, Leah jumped out of the car and ran to her room. She grabbed her favorite stuffed animal and stared out the window. She used to see trees and fields outside her window; now all she saw were more houses. Mom walked into Leah’s room. “Are you okay?” she asked. “Yeah, I just wish we still lived in the country. Why did things have to change?” “The move was a big change for all of us, but living in the city can be fun too.” Mom came and stood next to Leah at the window. “Life changes are hard sometimes. But knowing that Jesus never changes and is always with us can give us peace and comfort when we’re going through big changes in life. Hebrews 13:8 says, ‘Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.’” The next morning Leah and her mom went for a walk in their new neighborhood. They met their neighbor, Mrs. Franklin, and her daughter, Chelsie. Chelsie was the same age as Leah. Mrs. Franklin invited Leah and her mom into their backyard. While Mom and Mrs. Franklin visited on the patio, Chelsie and Leah ran and played. Chelsie had a cool tree house. “Maybe living in the city won’t be so bad after all,” Leah told her mom on their walk home. “I already found something I like about the city—our neighbors.” Mom smiled. “God is always with us, and He knows exactly what we need.” That night Leah thanked God for her new friend. She was thankful He was always with her and that He cared about her needs. –Lisa Fuller How about you? Is change hard for you? Change can make you feel homesick, lonely, scared, or anxious, but God wants to replace those feelings with His peace. He never changes, and He promises to be with you in every new situation. Next time you’re in a new place or starting a new school, think of it as a great adventure with Jesus by your side! Turn your worries over to Him and He will give you peace and contentment. Today's Key Verse: This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God is with you

Read: Philippians 4:6-7; Hebrews 13:8; 1 Peter 5:7 Tears fell down Leah’s cheeks as she and her parents drove past their old house in the country to see what it looked like now. They had moved to the city to be closer to her dad’s work, but Leah had loved living in the country and really missed her old house. She wished they could have stayed. Leah’s old house looked so different now. The bushes her dad had planted seemed bigger, and the new owners had painted the house a different color. I liked the old color better, Leah thought to herself. When Dad pulled into the driveway of their new home, Leah jumped out of the car and ran to her room. She grabbed her favorite stuffed animal and stared out the window. She used to see trees and fields outside her window; now all she saw were more houses. Mom walked into Leah’s room. “Are you okay?” she asked. “Yeah, I just wish we still lived in the country. Why did things have to change?” “The move was a big change for all of us, but living in the city can be fun too.” Mom came and stood next to Leah at the window. “Life changes are hard sometimes. But knowing that Jesus never changes and is always with us can give us peace and comfort when we’re going through big changes in life. Hebrews 13:8 says, ‘Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.’” The next morning Leah and her mom went for a walk in their new neighborhood. They met their neighbor, Mrs. Franklin, and her daughter, Chelsie. Chelsie was the same age as Leah. Mrs. Franklin invited Leah and her mom into their backyard. While Mom and Mrs. Franklin visited on the patio, Chelsie and Leah ran and played. Chelsie had a cool tree house. “Maybe living in the city won’t be so bad after all,” Leah told her mom on their walk home. “I already found something I like about the city—our neighbors.” Mom smiled. “God is always with us, and He knows exactly what we need.” That night Leah thanked God for her new friend. She was thankful He was always with her and that He cared about her needs. –Lisa Fuller How about you? Is change hard for you? Change can make you feel homesick, lonely, scared, or anxious, but God wants to replace those feelings with His peace. He never changes, and He promises to be with you in every new situation. Next time you’re in a new place or starting a new school, think of it as a great adventure with Jesus by your side! Turn your worries over to Him and He will give you peace and contentment. Today's Key Verse: This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God is with you

City Living 255e85c6-c726-45b0-8d48-f3bcf383dc02Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2025) Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2025)1a449ce5-e8d3-4374-aee4-459afc25a74eThu, 30 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Summary of the Fifth Commandment (2025) The Church offers us a consistent ethic of life from the moment of conception until death. In today’s “Nugget Day,” we review the main takeaways from our readings about the fifth commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that the Church’s teachings on the value of human life stem from the truth that every human life is sacred; God wills each person for his own sake. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2318-2330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church offers us a consistent ethic of life from the moment of conception until death. In today’s “Nugget Day,” we review the main takeaways from our readings about the fifth commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that the Church’s teachings on the value of human life stem from the truth that every human life is sacred; God wills each person for his own sake. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2318-2330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 303: Summary of the Fifth Commandment (2025)7c7f75c8-0cf5-41ce-bc12-ea168124884cThu, 30 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Becoming Poor Read: 2 Corinthians 8:8-12 Emma tiptoed into her house. The wind howled at her back, and she pulled her scarf tight against her neck. If only she had her coat. Slowly, she closed the door until it clicked shut. The last thing she wanted was for her mother to see her like this. She sighed. It was nice to finally be in her warm living room. “Emma?” Uh-oh. She cringed as she turned to her mother and forced a smile. “Where’s your coat?” “I…um…lost it?” “Lost it? What are you talking about? It isn’t even fifty degrees outside!” Mom grabbed Emma’s hands. “Your hands are freezing.” She took a step back and placed her hands on her hips. “How in the world could you possibly lose that big winter coat?” Emma looked down and kicked at the edge of the carpet. “I gave it away.” “You did what?” “There’s a girl at school named Katy. All she had was a jacket. She said she didn’t own a winter coat. I remembered that I had two others at home, so I gave her the one I was wearing.” Smiling, Mom led her to the couch. “You did a good thing today.” “So you’re not mad at me?” Emma asked as she took a seat beside her mother. “No. What you did for your friend was a lot like what Jesus did for us.” “What do you mean?” asked Emma. “Well, Jesus was rich and comfortable in heaven, but He saw that we were stuck in sin. So He left all His riches and comfort behind in order to save us.” Emma pulled the scarf off her neck. “By coming to earth and dying on the cross.” “Exactly,” said Mom. “He gave up everything so we could experience the riches and joy of having eternal life with Him.” She wrapped a blanket around Emma’s shoulders. “It must’ve been freezing cold walking home without a coat.” “Yeah, but it was only a ten-minute walk.” Mom grinned. “You were a picture of Jesus to Katy today. You became poor for a little while so that she could become rich.” –Annika Klanderud How about you? Have you ever done something good for somebody that left you feeling uncomfortable? Maybe you donated the last of your money or gave away food you really enjoy. By doing that, you made a sacrifice for someone else. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice when He died to save us from sin. When you make sacrifices for others, you’re pointing to the ultimate sacrifice He made for us. Today's Key Verse: Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: We’re rich because Jesus became poor

Read: 2 Corinthians 8:8-12 Emma tiptoed into her house. The wind howled at her back, and she pulled her scarf tight against her neck. If only she had her coat. Slowly, she closed the door until it clicked shut. The last thing she wanted was for her mother to see her like this. She sighed. It was nice to finally be in her warm living room. “Emma?” Uh-oh. She cringed as she turned to her mother and forced a smile. “Where’s your coat?” “I…um…lost it?” “Lost it? What are you talking about? It isn’t even fifty degrees outside!” Mom grabbed Emma’s hands. “Your hands are freezing.” She took a step back and placed her hands on her hips. “How in the world could you possibly lose that big winter coat?” Emma looked down and kicked at the edge of the carpet. “I gave it away.” “You did what?” “There’s a girl at school named Katy. All she had was a jacket. She said she didn’t own a winter coat. I remembered that I had two others at home, so I gave her the one I was wearing.” Smiling, Mom led her to the couch. “You did a good thing today.” “So you’re not mad at me?” Emma asked as she took a seat beside her mother. “No. What you did for your friend was a lot like what Jesus did for us.” “What do you mean?” asked Emma. “Well, Jesus was rich and comfortable in heaven, but He saw that we were stuck in sin. So He left all His riches and comfort behind in order to save us.” Emma pulled the scarf off her neck. “By coming to earth and dying on the cross.” “Exactly,” said Mom. “He gave up everything so we could experience the riches and joy of having eternal life with Him.” She wrapped a blanket around Emma’s shoulders. “It must’ve been freezing cold walking home without a coat.” “Yeah, but it was only a ten-minute walk.” Mom grinned. “You were a picture of Jesus to Katy today. You became poor for a little while so that she could become rich.” –Annika Klanderud How about you? Have you ever done something good for somebody that left you feeling uncomfortable? Maybe you donated the last of your money or gave away food you really enjoy. By doing that, you made a sacrifice for someone else. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice when He died to save us from sin. When you make sacrifices for others, you’re pointing to the ultimate sacrifice He made for us. Today's Key Verse: Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: We’re rich because Jesus became poor

Becoming Poor d6509e07-cc78-49d1-a36e-28f6dac9d84bWed, 29 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2025) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2025)b3367a66-092a-447a-be81-7451bf5920d6Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: War (2025) The Church urges us to pray and work for peace to avoid the evils and injustices of war. Because we live in a broken world, the Church also offers guidance on approaching war. Fr. Mike breaks down just war theory and the criteria of legitimate defense by military force under principles of moral law. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2307-2317. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church urges us to pray and work for peace to avoid the evils and injustices of war. Because we live in a broken world, the Church also offers guidance on approaching war. Fr. Mike breaks down just war theory and the criteria of legitimate defense by military force under principles of moral law. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2307-2317. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 302: War (2025)8d2452a9-704d-4f47-9b49-9a6808421e1bWed, 29 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/26/25 I Got Nothin' Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing to Offer. Nothing to Prove. Nothing to Hide. When we stand before the gates of Heaven and we are asked why we should be let in...what is our answer? How would we approach Heaven? How do we approach God now? We might approach God with our resume, or as an audition, or with perfection...but we need to approach in a different way. Mass Readings from October 26, 2025: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalm 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 232 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing to Offer. Nothing to Prove. Nothing to Hide. When we stand before the gates of Heaven and we are asked why we should be let in...what is our answer? How would we approach Heaven? How do we approach God now? We might approach God with our resume, or as an audition, or with perfection...but we need to approach in a different way. Mass Readings from October 26, 2025: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalm 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 232 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14

full10/26/25 I Got Nothin'a9e8e72c-79aa-4b14-a2c0-74e68142566bTue, 28 Oct 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Foggy Vision Read: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 Hunter peered ahead through the fog that surrounded them. “Hey, Dad!” he said as he and his father approached the large city they were visiting. “Look!” He pointed toward the distant city skyline that was almost completely hidden by the fog. “You can hardly see those huge buildings today.” “Keep watching them,” Dad said. “As we get closer, the fog will seem to disappear and the buildings will become clearer.” Hunter stared at the hazy outline of the city as they drove in silence for a few minutes. As expected, the closer they got to the buildings, the clearer everything began to look. Hunter grinned at his dad. “Those buildings aren’t so dim anymore.” Dad smiled. “Do you remember the verse in First Corinthians that says, ‘For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known’?” “Yep. I remember that one,” said Hunter. “I had it for a memory verse once. It’s talking about heaven, isn’t it? That’s when we’ll see Jesus face-to-face.” Dad nodded. “From a distance, we had trouble seeing the buildings through the fog. We saw them only dimly. It’s a picture of how we see Jesus now. Sometimes we have a hard time understanding Him and His great love and wisdom.” Dad motioned toward the city. “Now that we’re closer to the buildings, we see them more clearly.” “So we won’t be able to see Jesus clearly until we get to heaven?” asked Hunter. “That’s when we’ll fully know Him, but we can see and understand Him more clearly now by focusing our attention on Him—just like you can see the building through the fog better by focusing your eyes on it.” “How do we do that?” asked Hunter. “By learning more about Him in the Bible, praying, going to church, and trusting Him to help us love others the way He does,” replied Dad. “All these things help us know Him better and understand who He is. And one day we’ll finally see Him face-to-face and know Him perfectly!” Hunter looked out the window as they drove into the city. “Look, Dad!” He pointed to the looming skyline. “We’re almost there!” –Richard S. Maffeo How about you? Do you know Jesus but find it hard to understand everything about Him? You can get to know Him better by spending time with Him both on your own and with other Christians, but you won’t understand Him fully until you see Him face-to-face. Until then, know that He’s always with you, and remember that one day you’ll be with Him for all eternity. Today's Key Verse: For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. 1 Corinthians 13:12 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: We’ll know Jesus fully in heaven

Read: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 Hunter peered ahead through the fog that surrounded them. “Hey, Dad!” he said as he and his father approached the large city they were visiting. “Look!” He pointed toward the distant city skyline that was almost completely hidden by the fog. “You can hardly see those huge buildings today.” “Keep watching them,” Dad said. “As we get closer, the fog will seem to disappear and the buildings will become clearer.” Hunter stared at the hazy outline of the city as they drove in silence for a few minutes. As expected, the closer they got to the buildings, the clearer everything began to look. Hunter grinned at his dad. “Those buildings aren’t so dim anymore.” Dad smiled. “Do you remember the verse in First Corinthians that says, ‘For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known’?” “Yep. I remember that one,” said Hunter. “I had it for a memory verse once. It’s talking about heaven, isn’t it? That’s when we’ll see Jesus face-to-face.” Dad nodded. “From a distance, we had trouble seeing the buildings through the fog. We saw them only dimly. It’s a picture of how we see Jesus now. Sometimes we have a hard time understanding Him and His great love and wisdom.” Dad motioned toward the city. “Now that we’re closer to the buildings, we see them more clearly.” “So we won’t be able to see Jesus clearly until we get to heaven?” asked Hunter. “That’s when we’ll fully know Him, but we can see and understand Him more clearly now by focusing our attention on Him—just like you can see the building through the fog better by focusing your eyes on it.” “How do we do that?” asked Hunter. “By learning more about Him in the Bible, praying, going to church, and trusting Him to help us love others the way He does,” replied Dad. “All these things help us know Him better and understand who He is. And one day we’ll finally see Him face-to-face and know Him perfectly!” Hunter looked out the window as they drove into the city. “Look, Dad!” He pointed to the looming skyline. “We’re almost there!” –Richard S. Maffeo How about you? Do you know Jesus but find it hard to understand everything about Him? You can get to know Him better by spending time with Him both on your own and with other Christians, but you won’t understand Him fully until you see Him face-to-face. Until then, know that He’s always with you, and remember that one day you’ll be with Him for all eternity. Today's Key Verse: For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. 1 Corinthians 13:12 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: We’ll know Jesus fully in heaven

Foggy Vision 596fbd8f-855a-4645-99b7-baa67d27eb60Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Rising Again (2025) As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 301: Rising Again (2025)554626b0-9bc3-4634-abdc-856b71a1c40bTue, 28 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Peace (2025) Peace is not simply an absence of war. Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teachings about peace as the &quot;work of justice and the effect of charity.” We learn that to cultivate true peace, we must do more than avoid anger, hatred, and harm to our neighbor; we must actively work toward becoming agents of peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2302-2306. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Peace is not simply an absence of war. Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teachings about peace as the &quot;work of justice and the effect of charity.” We learn that to cultivate true peace, we must do more than avoid anger, hatred, and harm to our neighbor; we must actively work toward becoming agents of peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2302-2306. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 301: Peace (2025)06df2e46-1247-4234-aca9-511320fb61e7Tue, 28 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLongevity Debate: The Truth About Weight Loss, Muscle, and Creatine!The 4 leading women’s health experts reveal what EVERY woman must know about perimenopause workouts, lifting weights, cycle syncing, perimenopause training, and VO2 max! This 2nd section of the female roundtable covers fitness, nutrition and performance, bringing together: Menopause specialist Dr Mary Claire Haver, longevity orthopaedic surgeon Dr Vonda Wright, fertility doctor Dr Natalie Crawford, and female physiology researcher Dr Stacy Sims.  They explain:  ◼️How estrogen and muscle are deeply connected to women’s metabolism ◼️Why osteoporosis prevention starts with building muscle in your 30s ◼️Why “strong not skinny” isn’t a trend, it’s a survival strategy ◼️The best way to train for VO2 max, longevity, and female performance ◼️Why resistance training beats cardio for female metabolism and anti-aging (00:00) Intro (02:50) We've Got Women's Health Wrong (05:07) Should Women Exercise Differently During Menstruation? (11:40) Low vs High-Intensity Training: When? (16:58) Pilates Is Not Good for Strength Training (19:56) Perfect Exercise Routine in Your 30s (26:15) Can I Get My Range of Motion Back? (27:41) Why Women Should Exercise to Gain Upper Body Muscle (30:42) Building Muscle Helps Reduce Inflammation (35:54) 70% of Hip Fractures Happen in Women—30% May Die (42:07) Hormone Treatment and Bone Growth (47:58) Best Exercises to Avoid Injuries (53:12) When to Work on Your VO₂ Max (54:18) Is It Okay to Be Super Skinny When Running Marathons? (58:13) Your Body Composition Isn't Your Fault (01:05:09) The Must-Do in Your 50s and 60s (01:13:54) Metabolism and Alzheimer’s Link (01:18:43) Best and Healthiest Way to Lose Weight (01:24:58) Is Ozempic Good? (01:27:12) How to Burn Belly Fat (01:31:42) Should You Do Liposuction? (01:35:52) Best Diet for Perimenopausal Women (01:36:32) Best Diet for Fertility (01:37:37) Is Fasting Recommended for Women? (01:44:15) Reach Autophagy Through Exercise (01:52:17) Juice Detoxing (01:58:37) Is the Keto Diet Good for Women? (01:59:34) What Supplements to Take for Fertility (02:05:07) Environmental Toxins (02:11:00) Focus on Your Sleep Before Anything Else (02:18:29) Sleeping 3 or 4 Hours Is Very Bad for You (02:23:14) Should I Take Melatonin? You can follow the guests, here:  Dr Mary: ◼️Instagram - https://bit.ly/4ogsgwJ  ◼️The Pause Life - https://bit.ly/48rycyv  ◼️You can purchase ‘The New Menopause’, here: https://amzn.to/4nUOnt5  Dr Vonda: ◼️Instagram - https://bit.ly/46SMfvR  ◼️Website - https://bit.ly/4n41GGg  ◼️You can purchase ‘Unbreakable’, here: https://amzn.to/4n6xVEO Dr Natalie:  ◼️Instagram - https://bit.ly/4nbZFI9 ◼️YouTube - https://bit.ly/3J5fLFw ◼️Website - https://bit.ly/3W6E0pG  ◼️You can pre-order ‘The Fertility Formula’, here: https://amzn.to/3KRpobk  Dr Stacy: ◼️Instagram - https://bit.ly/4hcRuKm  ◼️Website - https://bit.ly/47dqkhS  ◼️You can purchase ‘ROAR, Revised Edition’, here: https://amzn.to/4nbjDmr  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Adobe Express - http://ADOBE.LY/STEVEN   Apple:  https://www.apple.com/mac/   KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

The 4 leading women’s health experts reveal what EVERY woman must know about perimenopause workouts, lifting weights, cycle syncing, perimenopause training, and VO2 max! This 2nd section of the female roundtable covers fitness, nutrition and performance, bringing together: Menopause specialist Dr Mary Claire Haver, longevity orthopaedic surgeon Dr Vonda Wright, fertility doctor Dr Natalie Crawford, and female physiology researcher Dr Stacy Sims.  They explain:  ◼️How estrogen and muscle are deeply connected to women’s metabolism ◼️Why osteoporosis prevention starts with building muscle in your 30s ◼️Why “strong not skinny” isn’t a trend, it’s a survival strategy ◼️The best way to train for VO2 max, longevity, and female performance ◼️Why resistance training beats cardio for female metabolism and anti-aging (00:00) Intro (02:50) We've Got Women's Health Wrong (05:07) Should Women Exercise Differently During Menstruation? (11:40) Low vs High-Intensity Training: When? (16:58) Pilates Is Not Good for Strength Training (19:56) Perfect Exercise Routine in Your 30s (26:15) Can I Get My Range of Motion Back? (27:41) Why Women Should Exercise to Gain Upper Body Muscle (30:42) Building Muscle Helps Reduce Inflammation (35:54) 70% of Hip Fractures Happen in Women—30% May Die (42:07) Hormone Treatment and Bone Growth (47:58) Best Exercises to Avoid Injuries (53:12) When to Work on Your VO₂ Max (54:18) Is It Okay to Be Super Skinny When Running Marathons? (58:13) Your Body Composition Isn't Your Fault (01:05:09) The Must-Do in Your 50s and 60s (01:13:54) Metabolism and Alzheimer’s Link (01:18:43) Best and Healthiest Way to Lose Weight (01:24:58) Is Ozempic Good? (01:27:12) How to Burn Belly Fat (01:31:42) Should You Do Liposuction? (01:35:52) Best Diet for Perimenopausal Women (01:36:32) Best Diet for Fertility (01:37:37) Is Fasting Recommended for Women? (01:44:15) Reach Autophagy Through Exercise (01:52:17) Juice Detoxing (01:58:37) Is the Keto Diet Good for Women? (01:59:34) What Supplements to Take for Fertility (02:05:07) Environmental Toxins (02:11:00) Focus on Your Sleep Before Anything Else (02:18:29) Sleeping 3 or 4 Hours Is Very Bad for You (02:23:14) Should I Take Melatonin? You can follow the guests, here:  Dr Mary: ◼️Instagram - https://bit.ly/4ogsgwJ  ◼️The Pause Life - https://bit.ly/48rycyv  ◼️You can purchase ‘The New Menopause’, here: https://amzn.to/4nUOnt5  Dr Vonda: ◼️Instagram - https://bit.ly/46SMfvR  ◼️Website - https://bit.ly/4n41GGg  ◼️You can purchase ‘Unbreakable’, here: https://amzn.to/4n6xVEO Dr Natalie:  ◼️Instagram - https://bit.ly/4nbZFI9 ◼️YouTube - https://bit.ly/3J5fLFw ◼️Website - https://bit.ly/3W6E0pG  ◼️You can pre-order ‘The Fertility Formula’, here: https://amzn.to/3KRpobk  Dr Stacy: ◼️Instagram - https://bit.ly/4hcRuKm  ◼️Website - https://bit.ly/47dqkhS  ◼️You can purchase ‘ROAR, Revised Edition’, here: https://amzn.to/4nbjDmr  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Adobe Express - http://ADOBE.LY/STEVEN   Apple:  https://www.apple.com/mac/   KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

fullLongevity Debate: The Truth About Weight Loss, Muscle, and Creatine!e35d7ef9-b722-4c3f-a64e-47ed769bcf60Mon, 27 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +00009396https://216.73.216.191/allTags Hidden Treasure Read: Psalm 119:9-16 Sally shivered as she sat on the park bench. The weather was getting cold. Soon there would be snow, and Grandma wouldn’t want to come to the park once the sidewalks were slippery. Sally reached into the bag Grandma had brought and pulled out another nut. The squirrels around her sat on their hind legs, waiting. “Looks like they’re getting ready for winter too,” Grandma said. Sally tossed out more nuts. “Why are they burying food?” “It’s hard for squirrels to find food when snow covers the ground, so they’re planning ahead. A single squirrel can bury up to three thousand nuts in one season.” “Do the squirrels remember where they bury them?” asked Sally. “Scientists believe they do. Squirrels are really quite smart—some of them even pretend to bury nuts in one place to trick other squirrels that might be watching. Then the squirrel buries the nuts someplace else to protect its stash.” “I’m glad people don’t have to bury food,” Sally said. Grandma nodded. “Me too. But I have other buried treasure.” “You do, Grandma? What is it? Money? Diamonds? Gold?” Grandma laughed. “Something much more precious.” “Is your treasure buried in your backyard?” “No,” said Grandma. “It’s buried in my heart.” Sally frowned. What could be buried in somebody’s heart? “I give up. What’s your treasure, Grandma?” “My treasure is the Word of God. I’ve memorized many Bible verses, and they often come to mind just when I need one.” “How many have you memorized?” “Not as many as I probably could have—some people have memorized whole books! But I’ve memorized some longer passages, like the Twenty-third Psalm, the Lord’s Prayer, and Paul’s chapter about love in First Corinthians. Memorizing God’s Word helps me remember that I can trust Him in any situation because Jesus died and rose again to save me and promises to always be with me.” “Maybe we could memorize some verses together,” Sally said. “I’d like that.” Grandma gave Sally a big hug. “Now, let me tell you about my other great treasure—one I appreciate more and more every day.” “What treasure is that?” Grandma pulled Sally closer. “You!” –Carol Raj How about you? Have you memorized any Bible verses? Sometimes the best comfort is a Bible verse that comes to mind just when you need it. When you memorize verses, you are hiding God’s Word in your heart—a treasure worth more than diamonds, silver, or gold. Fill your mind with the truth of God’s Word so He can use it to encourage you and comfort you throughout your life. Today's Key Verse: Your teachings are worth more to me than a thousand pieces of silver and gold. Psalm 119:72 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Memorize Bible verses

Read: Psalm 119:9-16 Sally shivered as she sat on the park bench. The weather was getting cold. Soon there would be snow, and Grandma wouldn’t want to come to the park once the sidewalks were slippery. Sally reached into the bag Grandma had brought and pulled out another nut. The squirrels around her sat on their hind legs, waiting. “Looks like they’re getting ready for winter too,” Grandma said. Sally tossed out more nuts. “Why are they burying food?” “It’s hard for squirrels to find food when snow covers the ground, so they’re planning ahead. A single squirrel can bury up to three thousand nuts in one season.” “Do the squirrels remember where they bury them?” asked Sally. “Scientists believe they do. Squirrels are really quite smart—some of them even pretend to bury nuts in one place to trick other squirrels that might be watching. Then the squirrel buries the nuts someplace else to protect its stash.” “I’m glad people don’t have to bury food,” Sally said. Grandma nodded. “Me too. But I have other buried treasure.” “You do, Grandma? What is it? Money? Diamonds? Gold?” Grandma laughed. “Something much more precious.” “Is your treasure buried in your backyard?” “No,” said Grandma. “It’s buried in my heart.” Sally frowned. What could be buried in somebody’s heart? “I give up. What’s your treasure, Grandma?” “My treasure is the Word of God. I’ve memorized many Bible verses, and they often come to mind just when I need one.” “How many have you memorized?” “Not as many as I probably could have—some people have memorized whole books! But I’ve memorized some longer passages, like the Twenty-third Psalm, the Lord’s Prayer, and Paul’s chapter about love in First Corinthians. Memorizing God’s Word helps me remember that I can trust Him in any situation because Jesus died and rose again to save me and promises to always be with me.” “Maybe we could memorize some verses together,” Sally said. “I’d like that.” Grandma gave Sally a big hug. “Now, let me tell you about my other great treasure—one I appreciate more and more every day.” “What treasure is that?” Grandma pulled Sally closer. “You!” –Carol Raj How about you? Have you memorized any Bible verses? Sometimes the best comfort is a Bible verse that comes to mind just when you need it. When you memorize verses, you are hiding God’s Word in your heart—a treasure worth more than diamonds, silver, or gold. Fill your mind with the truth of God’s Word so He can use it to encourage you and comfort you throughout your life. Today's Key Verse: Your teachings are worth more to me than a thousand pieces of silver and gold. Psalm 119:72 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Memorize Bible verses

Hidden Treasure 16f772ac-afd4-4f5d-b478-d01f97d6594dMon, 27 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2025) Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2025)9fd3bdea-f49f-4f51-8a2c-2061bec4e187Mon, 27 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Science, Bodily Integrity, and the Dead (2025) The Catechism looks at matters relating to scientific research, bodily integrity, and the dead with the lens of the dignity of the human person. Fr. Mike helps us navigate the Catechism’s teachings by acknowledging science and technology as a good while emphasizing restrictions and conditions to ensure respect for the dignity of persons. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2292-2301. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism looks at matters relating to scientific research, bodily integrity, and the dead with the lens of the dignity of the human person. Fr. Mike helps us navigate the Catechism’s teachings by acknowledging science and technology as a good while emphasizing restrictions and conditions to ensure respect for the dignity of persons. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2292-2301. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 300: Science, Bodily Integrity, and the Dead (2025)7c9a379d-9d19-4758-92f9-13034eee784cMon, 27 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags In the Way Read: Psalm 65:1-8; Philippians 2:5-8 “Mittens, you’re driving me crazy!” Li said as she stepped over her cat. “What’s Mittens doing?” Mom asked. “Nothing, but I always have to step over him. I’ve actually stepped on his tail lots of times,” Li said. “I don’t do it on purpose, but he always gets under my feet. Why does he just sit in the middle of the floor where we’re trying to walk?” “I guess he trusts us to know he’s there and to walk around him,” said Mom. “Well, he should watch out and be more careful not to get in our way,” Li said. “We’re a lot bigger than he is!” Mom leaned over and scratched Mittens’ head, making him purr. “It makes me feel good to see how much he trusts us,” she said. “If we were small and he were big, do you think we’d trust him not to hurt us?” "Not me!” said Li. “His claws are sharp. If he were big like a lion or tiger, I think he’d be dangerous!” “I can think of someone bigger than we are that we can always trust,” said Mom. “You mean Dad?” Mom laughed. “Someone much bigger than Dad.” “Who?” asked Li. Then she figured it out. “I know—you mean God! He’s so big He created the whole universe.” “Right,” said Mom. “But even though He’s so much bigger than us, He loves us—just like we love Mittens, even though he gets in the way sometimes. Mittens knows we love him, and that’s why he trusts us. And we can trust God for the same reason—He loves us so much that Jesus became one of us and sacrificed His life to make us part of God’s family. No matter what difficult situations get in our way, we can trust Him knowing that He loves us and is big enough to handle any problem we face.” Li smiled. “I’m glad I’m part of God’s family and can always trust Him.” She bent over to pet her cat. “And I’m glad Mittens is part of our family and trusts us—even though I step on his tail sometimes!” –Diana M. Martin How about you? Do you ever feel afraid of God because He’s so much bigger than you? He doesn’t want you to be afraid of Him—He loves you and wants you to trust Him. Even though He’s God, Jesus became human and died for your sins so you could be part of His family. He cares about everything you go through and promises to help you through it. Trust Him and know He’ll always take care of you. Today's Key Verse: I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. Psalm 13:5 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: You can trust God

Read: Psalm 65:1-8; Philippians 2:5-8 “Mittens, you’re driving me crazy!” Li said as she stepped over her cat. “What’s Mittens doing?” Mom asked. “Nothing, but I always have to step over him. I’ve actually stepped on his tail lots of times,” Li said. “I don’t do it on purpose, but he always gets under my feet. Why does he just sit in the middle of the floor where we’re trying to walk?” “I guess he trusts us to know he’s there and to walk around him,” said Mom. “Well, he should watch out and be more careful not to get in our way,” Li said. “We’re a lot bigger than he is!” Mom leaned over and scratched Mittens’ head, making him purr. “It makes me feel good to see how much he trusts us,” she said. “If we were small and he were big, do you think we’d trust him not to hurt us?” "Not me!” said Li. “His claws are sharp. If he were big like a lion or tiger, I think he’d be dangerous!” “I can think of someone bigger than we are that we can always trust,” said Mom. “You mean Dad?” Mom laughed. “Someone much bigger than Dad.” “Who?” asked Li. Then she figured it out. “I know—you mean God! He’s so big He created the whole universe.” “Right,” said Mom. “But even though He’s so much bigger than us, He loves us—just like we love Mittens, even though he gets in the way sometimes. Mittens knows we love him, and that’s why he trusts us. And we can trust God for the same reason—He loves us so much that Jesus became one of us and sacrificed His life to make us part of God’s family. No matter what difficult situations get in our way, we can trust Him knowing that He loves us and is big enough to handle any problem we face.” Li smiled. “I’m glad I’m part of God’s family and can always trust Him.” She bent over to pet her cat. “And I’m glad Mittens is part of our family and trusts us—even though I step on his tail sometimes!” –Diana M. Martin How about you? Do you ever feel afraid of God because He’s so much bigger than you? He doesn’t want you to be afraid of Him—He loves you and wants you to trust Him. Even though He’s God, Jesus became human and died for your sins so you could be part of His family. He cares about everything you go through and promises to help you through it. Trust Him and know He’ll always take care of you. Today's Key Verse: I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. Psalm 13:5 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: You can trust God

In the Way 4fe91702-6760-4dd0-a1c0-3bcd611e2896Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2025) Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2025)2e82e594-6675-45ee-9fe5-81e3d845735cSun, 26 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Respect for Health (2025) Our health is a gift from God, and so we have a responsibility to care for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of caring for our health while also explaining that we cannot idolize our health and bodies as an absolute good. If we do idolize health, it can greatly distort the way we view the dignity of those around us. He also unpacks the virtue of temperance, defining it as, “doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2288-2291. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Our health is a gift from God, and so we have a responsibility to care for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of caring for our health while also explaining that we cannot idolize our health and bodies as an absolute good. If we do idolize health, it can greatly distort the way we view the dignity of those around us. He also unpacks the virtue of temperance, defining it as, “doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2288-2291. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 299: Respect for Health (2025)baa9911b-d0af-43e1-b9f9-f76eea59835dSun, 26 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/26/25 I Got Nothin' Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing to Offer. Nothing to Prove. Nothing to Hide. When we stand before the gates of Heaven and we are asked why we should be let in...what is our answer? How would we approach Heaven? How do we approach God now? We might approach God with our resume, or as an audition, or with perfection...but we need to approach in a different way. Mass Readings from October 26, 2025: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalm 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 232 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing to Offer. Nothing to Prove. Nothing to Hide. When we stand before the gates of Heaven and we are asked why we should be let in...what is our answer? How would we approach Heaven? How do we approach God now? We might approach God with our resume, or as an audition, or with perfection...but we need to approach in a different way. Mass Readings from October 26, 2025: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalm 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 232 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14

full10/26/25 I Got Nothin'3f84fd52-876d-459e-a7ba-cc0a8b29d730Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Lost and Found Read: Matthew 18:12-14 “Zeke!” called Layla. “There’s a storm coming. We need to get the chickens in!” Zeke followed his sister outside. “Do you think chickens are like sheep?” he asked. Layla stared at Zeke as she opened the gate to the chicken coop. “What? No, chickens are different. They have feathers.” “Jesus talks a lot about sheep in the Bible,” said Zeke. “Do you think Jesus likes sheep more than chickens?” “I dunno.” Layla sighed. “Hurry, let’s get the chickens in.” Zeke counted the chickens as they came into the coop. “One, two, three, four, five. Five? That’s not right.” Zeke counted the chickens again. “Still five. One is missing. Where’s Clara?” Zeke peered around the chicken coop. “Zeke, we’ve got most of them. We’ll find Clara tomorrow.” Layla reached for the latch to shut the door. “No!” said Zeke. “Jesus goes looking for His lost sheep. He said He was like a farmer who had ninety-nine of them but still went looking for the lost one because he cared about the one that was missing. We need to look for our lost one too.” “You’re right, Zeke. Let’s start looking.” They looked for Clara in the hay barn, the stables, the willow tree, and the cornfield. No Clara. “I don’t know where else to look,” Zeke said as he and Layla leaned against the garden fence and swiped at the raindrops that sprinkled their faces. “What if something happens to her?” “We’ll keep looking until we…shhh, do you hear that?” “Cluck.” A faint sound came from under the raspberry bushes. Zeke ducked under the fence and peeked around the bushes’ thorny branches. “Clara! Are you stuck? Don’t worry, I’ll get you out.” Thorns scraped Zeke’s face and hands as he pulled Clara loose from the raspberries. He took off his jacket and wrapped her up. “Stay in the jacket so you don’t get wet.” Layla led the way back to the coop. Zeke placed Clara safely in the coop with the other chickens. “In you go, Clara, with the rest of your chicken friends.” “I’m glad we didn’t stop looking, Zeke. The other five chickens are safe and sound, and now Clara is too.” Zeke grinned. “I think Jesus likes chickens too.” –Nicole Monroe How about you? Do you like chickens or sheep better? Jesus loves you more than chickens or sheep. He calls His people His sheep because He cares for them the way a good farmer takes care of animals. Jesus loves us so much that He will search for those who are lost because He doesn’t want one person to go missing. He cares for you and wants you as part of His family. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: For the Son of Man [Jesus] came to seek and save those who are lost. Luke 19:10 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Jesus finds the lost

Read: Matthew 18:12-14 “Zeke!” called Layla. “There’s a storm coming. We need to get the chickens in!” Zeke followed his sister outside. “Do you think chickens are like sheep?” he asked. Layla stared at Zeke as she opened the gate to the chicken coop. “What? No, chickens are different. They have feathers.” “Jesus talks a lot about sheep in the Bible,” said Zeke. “Do you think Jesus likes sheep more than chickens?” “I dunno.” Layla sighed. “Hurry, let’s get the chickens in.” Zeke counted the chickens as they came into the coop. “One, two, three, four, five. Five? That’s not right.” Zeke counted the chickens again. “Still five. One is missing. Where’s Clara?” Zeke peered around the chicken coop. “Zeke, we’ve got most of them. We’ll find Clara tomorrow.” Layla reached for the latch to shut the door. “No!” said Zeke. “Jesus goes looking for His lost sheep. He said He was like a farmer who had ninety-nine of them but still went looking for the lost one because he cared about the one that was missing. We need to look for our lost one too.” “You’re right, Zeke. Let’s start looking.” They looked for Clara in the hay barn, the stables, the willow tree, and the cornfield. No Clara. “I don’t know where else to look,” Zeke said as he and Layla leaned against the garden fence and swiped at the raindrops that sprinkled their faces. “What if something happens to her?” “We’ll keep looking until we…shhh, do you hear that?” “Cluck.” A faint sound came from under the raspberry bushes. Zeke ducked under the fence and peeked around the bushes’ thorny branches. “Clara! Are you stuck? Don’t worry, I’ll get you out.” Thorns scraped Zeke’s face and hands as he pulled Clara loose from the raspberries. He took off his jacket and wrapped her up. “Stay in the jacket so you don’t get wet.” Layla led the way back to the coop. Zeke placed Clara safely in the coop with the other chickens. “In you go, Clara, with the rest of your chicken friends.” “I’m glad we didn’t stop looking, Zeke. The other five chickens are safe and sound, and now Clara is too.” Zeke grinned. “I think Jesus likes chickens too.” –Nicole Monroe How about you? Do you like chickens or sheep better? Jesus loves you more than chickens or sheep. He calls His people His sheep because He cares for them the way a good farmer takes care of animals. Jesus loves us so much that He will search for those who are lost because He doesn’t want one person to go missing. He cares for you and wants you as part of His family. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: For the Son of Man [Jesus] came to seek and save those who are lost. Luke 19:10 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Jesus finds the lost

Lost and Found da769d94-c6c6-4c47-8d3e-7f92625cc70bSat, 25 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: The Gift of Life (2025) Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 298: The Gift of Life (2025)b91dd3c6-3d71-4cee-9b64-ce3d910a868cSat, 25 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: Respect for Others (2025) We have seen how harming ourselves or others physically is a violation of the fifth commandment, but how can causing harm to another’s virtue or integrity violate this commandment? Fr. Mike unpacks what scandal is and exactly how it is a violation of the fifth commandment. He emphasizes the gravity of scandal when it comes from those who, by nature, teach, and how vital it is for all of us, but especially teachers, to avoid contributing to scandal. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2284-2287. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have seen how harming ourselves or others physically is a violation of the fifth commandment, but how can causing harm to another’s virtue or integrity violate this commandment? Fr. Mike unpacks what scandal is and exactly how it is a violation of the fifth commandment. He emphasizes the gravity of scandal when it comes from those who, by nature, teach, and how vital it is for all of us, but especially teachers, to avoid contributing to scandal. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2284-2287. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 298: Respect for Others (2025)fa968c38-8b8d-4f6a-b1de-61f27322c44aSat, 25 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsyou're believing lies about yourselfHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about identity. We chat about what to look out for when the identity tries to tell us lies about who we are and who we've been created to be. God's truth points us to restoration, freedom and peace. "My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:20 _____________________________________________  ☆ HOUSE OF DAVID SEASON 2 ➤ https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/channel/e9c0c116-b9fc-5644-b028-8683ebbe643b/ref=atv_hm_add_c_dG5XXv_HS815096_2_4?jic=20%7CEgxzdWJzY3JpcHRpb24%3D ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/  

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about identity. We chat about what to look out for when the identity tries to tell us lies about who we are and who we've been created to be. God's truth points us to restoration, freedom and peace. "My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:20 _____________________________________________  ☆ HOUSE OF DAVID SEASON 2 ➤ https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/channel/e9c0c116-b9fc-5644-b028-8683ebbe643b/ref=atv_hm_add_c_dG5XXv_HS815096_2_4?jic=20%7CEgxzdWJzY3JpcHRpb24%3D ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/  

fullyou're believing lies about yourself2439df17-9166-46fb-a9ed-de943455b44aFri, 24 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGo and Sin No More| Girls Gone Biblehttps://everydaydose.com/GGBHiiii GGB!   This weeks episde means so much to us. We read from John 8 and dive into the story of the woman caught in adultery. We cover everything from getting free from sin, to then breaking free from shame. The balance between holding people accountable vs being judgmental. The way that Jesus loves us so much— He meets us in our sin, and then pull us out of it. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ ❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA    Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 45% off your first order at https://everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB.   Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/GGB.   Our Place Non-toxic cookware that looks good and actually makes you want to cook. From ceramic-coated pans to oven-safe dishes, every piece is free of harmful chemicals and built to last. Get 10% off your order at From https://OurPlace.com/GGB with code GGB.   Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at https://Zocdoc.com/GGB.   Wonder Stream the shows and movies everyone’s talking about plus exclusive originals you can’t find anywhere else. Start your free trial today at amazon.com/wonderproject     WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

https://everydaydose.com/GGBHiiii GGB!   This weeks episde means so much to us. We read from John 8 and dive into the story of the woman caught in adultery. We cover everything from getting free from sin, to then breaking free from shame. The balance between holding people accountable vs being judgmental. The way that Jesus loves us so much— He meets us in our sin, and then pull us out of it. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ ❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA    Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 45% off your first order at https://everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB.   Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/GGB.   Our Place Non-toxic cookware that looks good and actually makes you want to cook. From ceramic-coated pans to oven-safe dishes, every piece is free of harmful chemicals and built to last. Get 10% off your order at From https://OurPlace.com/GGB with code GGB.   Zocdoc Finding a doctor just got easier. Search top-rated doctors, read real reviews, and book appointments that work for your schedule—all in one place. Find your doctor today at https://Zocdoc.com/GGB.   Wonder Stream the shows and movies everyone’s talking about plus exclusive originals you can’t find anywhere else. Start your free trial today at amazon.com/wonderproject     WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullGo and Sin No More| Girls Gone Bible27214553-2b0f-43ae-bb76-3f9589b88cc4Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Why Does Commitment Feel So Scary? How to Build a Strong, Lasting RelationshipPaul C. Brunson is a renowned relationship expert, matchmaker, and author, known for his insightful approach to modern relationships. With years of experience helping people build lasting partnerships, Paul has become a trusted voice in the realm of love, commitment, and personal growth. In today’s Moment, Paul C. Brunson dives into the complexities of commitment and modern relationships. He unpacks why commitment can feel daunting and explores what truly makes relationships successful in today’s society. From marriage to personal well-being, Paul offers fresh perspectives on navigating love, fear, and long-term connection. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/PZSQDgCiHXb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/BKGxiOFiHXb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Paul C. Brunson: https://www.paulcbrunson.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@WeNeedToTalk-Podcast/videos

Paul C. Brunson is a renowned relationship expert, matchmaker, and author, known for his insightful approach to modern relationships. With years of experience helping people build lasting partnerships, Paul has become a trusted voice in the realm of love, commitment, and personal growth. In today’s Moment, Paul C. Brunson dives into the complexities of commitment and modern relationships. He unpacks why commitment can feel daunting and explores what truly makes relationships successful in today’s society. From marriage to personal well-being, Paul offers fresh perspectives on navigating love, fear, and long-term connection. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/PZSQDgCiHXb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/BKGxiOFiHXb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Paul C. Brunson: https://www.paulcbrunson.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@WeNeedToTalk-Podcast/videos

fullMost Replayed Moment: Why Does Commitment Feel So Scary? How to Build a Strong, Lasting Relationshipec72dbbc-a542-4b10-bab3-6f7b68ae7fa3Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +00002106https://216.73.216.191/allTags Flying High Read: Romans 8:1-9 Jonah sifted through the model airplane parts covering his desk until he found the one he wanted. Almost done! I just have to get this propeller on. His fingers clutched the plane as he tried to attach the propeller. Then he heard a crunch. He had held the plane so tightly that it had cracked above one of the wings. Filled with anger, Jonah cursed and flung the plane against the wall. Then, feeling hot tears of shame fill his eyes, he laid his head on his arms and cried. That evening, Jonah showed the plane to his dad. “I totally ruined it,” he said sadly. “Why do I get so mad about things? Will I ever get over that?” Dad turned the mangled plane in his hands. “Are you familiar with the law of gravity?” Jonah nodded. “Then you know gravity holds everything—including airplanes—to the ground. So how can an airplane ever get up in the air?” “We talked about that in science,” said Jonah. “A greater law called aerodynamics overcomes the law of gravity.” “Right.” Dad moved the plane along the tabletop. “As the plane moves forward, air pressure under the wing pushes upward, creating lift. The faster the plane moves, the greater the lift. When the lift becomes greater than the force of gravity, you have…” “Takeoff,” said Jonah. “But what’s that got to do with me getting mad about stuff?” “Jonah, when you give in to your temper, you’re like an airplane stuck on the ground. The law of gravity can be compared to what the Bible calls the law of sin and death. When you’re controlled by the law of sin, you can’t gain victory over that temper of yours.” “So how can I stop being controlled by sin?” asked Jonah. “You need the power of a higher law—a force greater than the law of sin that pins you down. And because you trust in Jesus, that greater force is available to you! You have the Holy Spirit, who helps you live the new life Jesus gave you. When you feel your temper rising, remember that He gives you the power to fly above your anger and deal with it in a good way. You don’t have to give in to it and sin.” –Christi B. Kehn How about you? Do you have trouble controlling your temper—and hurt yourself and others in the process? Or maybe there’s another sin you often struggle with. Whatever it is, Jesus gives you the power through the Holy Spirit to overcome that sin. He freed you from the law of sin so you could have a new life with Him. Whenever you’re tempted to sin, depend on Him for the power to fly above it and not give in. Today's Key Verse: He [Jesus] who is in you is greater than he [Satan] who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: You can overcome sin through Jesus

Read: Romans 8:1-9 Jonah sifted through the model airplane parts covering his desk until he found the one he wanted. Almost done! I just have to get this propeller on. His fingers clutched the plane as he tried to attach the propeller. Then he heard a crunch. He had held the plane so tightly that it had cracked above one of the wings. Filled with anger, Jonah cursed and flung the plane against the wall. Then, feeling hot tears of shame fill his eyes, he laid his head on his arms and cried. That evening, Jonah showed the plane to his dad. “I totally ruined it,” he said sadly. “Why do I get so mad about things? Will I ever get over that?” Dad turned the mangled plane in his hands. “Are you familiar with the law of gravity?” Jonah nodded. “Then you know gravity holds everything—including airplanes—to the ground. So how can an airplane ever get up in the air?” “We talked about that in science,” said Jonah. “A greater law called aerodynamics overcomes the law of gravity.” “Right.” Dad moved the plane along the tabletop. “As the plane moves forward, air pressure under the wing pushes upward, creating lift. The faster the plane moves, the greater the lift. When the lift becomes greater than the force of gravity, you have…” “Takeoff,” said Jonah. “But what’s that got to do with me getting mad about stuff?” “Jonah, when you give in to your temper, you’re like an airplane stuck on the ground. The law of gravity can be compared to what the Bible calls the law of sin and death. When you’re controlled by the law of sin, you can’t gain victory over that temper of yours.” “So how can I stop being controlled by sin?” asked Jonah. “You need the power of a higher law—a force greater than the law of sin that pins you down. And because you trust in Jesus, that greater force is available to you! You have the Holy Spirit, who helps you live the new life Jesus gave you. When you feel your temper rising, remember that He gives you the power to fly above your anger and deal with it in a good way. You don’t have to give in to it and sin.” –Christi B. Kehn How about you? Do you have trouble controlling your temper—and hurt yourself and others in the process? Or maybe there’s another sin you often struggle with. Whatever it is, Jesus gives you the power through the Holy Spirit to overcome that sin. He freed you from the law of sin so you could have a new life with Him. Whenever you’re tempted to sin, depend on Him for the power to fly above it and not give in. Today's Key Verse: He [Jesus] who is in you is greater than he [Satan] who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: You can overcome sin through Jesus

Flying High 2ae66984-ceaf-4277-962c-2fdae54cf8fcFri, 24 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2025) As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2025)d67aa366-4eda-4486-bb57-9444bba1d081Fri, 24 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: The Cross of Suicide (2025) &quot;The cross of suicide is a violation of the fifth commandment that, tragically, many of us have been impacted by in our world today. Fr. Mike explains that we are stewards of the life that God has entrusted to us, not owners. Our lives are precious gifts, and we have a responsibility to care for them. He also emphasizes that we should not lose hope for the eternal salvation of those who take their own lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2280-2283. Listener discretion advised. This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact someone you can trust and/or contact the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24 hours everyday). You are loved, you are beautiful, and you are absolutely irreplaceable. &quot; This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

&quot;The cross of suicide is a violation of the fifth commandment that, tragically, many of us have been impacted by in our world today. Fr. Mike explains that we are stewards of the life that God has entrusted to us, not owners. Our lives are precious gifts, and we have a responsibility to care for them. He also emphasizes that we should not lose hope for the eternal salvation of those who take their own lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2280-2283. Listener discretion advised. This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact someone you can trust and/or contact the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24 hours everyday). You are loved, you are beautiful, and you are absolutely irreplaceable. &quot; This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 297: The Cross of Suicide (2025)72472b14-0b2c-4fd0-83f9-567e21b4d982Fri, 24 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Being a Christian Will Affect Your Life (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) As we discover the lives of the saints, it seems they endured quite a bit of suffering before receiving their eternal reward. It begs the question, is it worth it? Fr. Mike reminds us that in this life, we will have suffering. The question is not, can you avoid suffering by avoiding Jesus? The question is, can your suffering be transformed by embracing Jesus?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

As we discover the lives of the saints, it seems they endured quite a bit of suffering before receiving their eternal reward. It begs the question, is it worth it? Fr. Mike reminds us that in this life, we will have suffering. The question is not, can you avoid suffering by avoiding Jesus? The question is, can your suffering be transformed by embracing Jesus?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Being a Christian Will Affect Your Life (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)a22b33fb-4c30-4418-b725-aa4e72b105b0Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#942 - Luke 12:49-13:9 – Sabbath HealingThis episode is part 32 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus heals a crippled woman on the sabbath. Jesus then talks about the Kingdom of God and the "narrow door" to get in. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-12-13-sabbath-healing/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 32 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus heals a crippled woman on the sabbath. Jesus then talks about the Kingdom of God and the "narrow door" to get in. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-12-13-sabbath-healing/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#942 - Luke 12:49-13:9 – Sabbath Healing88860bb6-e461-4d19-b177-ee35ac75ce10Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000738https://216.73.216.191/allTags3 Lies Every Man BelievesEvery man lives by a story, but what if the story you’ve been living isn’t true? We find ourselves, unknowingly, trapped in lies that define who we are and how we must act. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt expose the hidden lies that quietly shape how men see themselves, their worth, and their purpose. These lies are subtle, powerful, and universal, and until they’re revealed, they keep good men restless, anxious, and unsure of who they really are. With honesty and Catholic depth, John and Devin call men back to their true identity, one rooted not in lies but in something far greater. If you’ve ever felt like you’re striving but still empty, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss. FREE Handmade Wooden Rosary with Pardon Crucifix This Month for those joining CG+. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠⁠👉 Devin Schadt’s new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule⁠ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno ______________________ 🔴 PLEASE HELP US GROW THIS CHANNEL 🔴1. Don’t miss a Youtube Catholic Gentleman Video: Please click SUBSCRIBE, then Click the "Notification Bell" = 🔔 and select “ALL”. This will make sure that you are notified when any new video is released. 2. Please "Like" this video. 👍3. Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the SHARE button. ______________________ -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentlemanhttps://twitter.com/catholicgent______________________ Go to our website https://catholicgentleman.com/podcast-listing to join our mailing list Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every man lives by a story, but what if the story you’ve been living isn’t true? We find ourselves, unknowingly, trapped in lies that define who we are and how we must act. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt expose the hidden lies that quietly shape how men see themselves, their worth, and their purpose. These lies are subtle, powerful, and universal, and until they’re revealed, they keep good men restless, anxious, and unsure of who they really are. With honesty and Catholic depth, John and Devin call men back to their true identity, one rooted not in lies but in something far greater. If you’ve ever felt like you’re striving but still empty, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss. FREE Handmade Wooden Rosary with Pardon Crucifix This Month for those joining CG+. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠⁠👉 Devin Schadt’s new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule⁠ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno ______________________ 🔴 PLEASE HELP US GROW THIS CHANNEL 🔴1. Don’t miss a Youtube Catholic Gentleman Video: Please click SUBSCRIBE, then Click the "Notification Bell" = 🔔 and select “ALL”. This will make sure that you are notified when any new video is released. 2. Please "Like" this video. 👍3. Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the SHARE button. ______________________ -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentlemanhttps://twitter.com/catholicgent______________________ Go to our website https://catholicgentleman.com/podcast-listing to join our mailing list Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full3 Lies Every Man Believes5100b93f-c09e-41e3-82b2-4a47ab3b78a7Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +00003825https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOz Pearlman (Mentalist): This Small Mistake Makes People Dislike You! They Do This, They’re Lying!Oz Pearlman, the world No.1 magician, exposes how to read people, build trust, and win attention. From Wall Street to the world stage, he shares secret tricks for mindset shifts and memory hacks.   Oz Pearlman is one of the world’s most celebrated mentalists, a top performer on “America’s Got Talent,” and the author of ‘Read Your Mind: Proven Habits for Success From The World’s Greatest Mentalist’.  He explains:  ◼️The small mistake that instantly makes people dislike you ◼️The psychological trick that makes people say “yes” without realising it ◼️The mind trick that makes anyone instantly like and trust you ◼️The subtle body language cue that makes people ignore or avoid you ◼️How to tell in 3 seconds if someone is lying to you (00:00) Intro (02:39) Can You Read My Mind? (05:38) Card Trick (10:44) How to Know If They’re Lying (14:00) How Do We Get People to Do What We Want? (16:13) Why You Should Take Notes for Everything (18:53) Why the Small Things Matter (23:03) Understanding Human Behaviour (26:24) Name Trick (27:21) How Do You Deal With People Being on Edge Around You? (31:04) Confidence (33:11) What Do You Think About When You're Communicating as an Entertainer? (36:56) How Do You Deal With the Ethics of Misdirection? (40:03) How to Be a Better Active Listener (41:54) When Did It Go Very Wrong? (46:58) How Do You Break the Ice in Social Situations? (47:59) Were You Trying to Make Anyone Else Happy? (49:20) How to Improve Your Memory (50:39) Wrapping Things Up in Stories to Help People Remember (57:42) If You Know This, You’ll Always Hold People’s Attention (59:48) How Important Is Obsession to Reaching the Top? (01:03:21) How to Show Up Better in Your Life (01:09:31) Final Reveal Trick (01:12:07) If You Could Live Forever, Would You—and Why or Why Not? Follow Oz:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3L3HuqL  X - https://bit.ly/4o4JDBe  You can purchase Oz’s new book ‘Read Your Own Mind: Success Habits You Can Use Every Day from the World's Greatest Mind Reader’ here - http://bit.ly/3WlKSQb  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEO     Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY    Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store  for your 14-Day free trial

Oz Pearlman, the world No.1 magician, exposes how to read people, build trust, and win attention. From Wall Street to the world stage, he shares secret tricks for mindset shifts and memory hacks.   Oz Pearlman is one of the world’s most celebrated mentalists, a top performer on “America’s Got Talent,” and the author of ‘Read Your Mind: Proven Habits for Success From The World’s Greatest Mentalist’.  He explains:  ◼️The small mistake that instantly makes people dislike you ◼️The psychological trick that makes people say “yes” without realising it ◼️The mind trick that makes anyone instantly like and trust you ◼️The subtle body language cue that makes people ignore or avoid you ◼️How to tell in 3 seconds if someone is lying to you (00:00) Intro (02:39) Can You Read My Mind? (05:38) Card Trick (10:44) How to Know If They’re Lying (14:00) How Do We Get People to Do What We Want? (16:13) Why You Should Take Notes for Everything (18:53) Why the Small Things Matter (23:03) Understanding Human Behaviour (26:24) Name Trick (27:21) How Do You Deal With People Being on Edge Around You? (31:04) Confidence (33:11) What Do You Think About When You're Communicating as an Entertainer? (36:56) How Do You Deal With the Ethics of Misdirection? (40:03) How to Be a Better Active Listener (41:54) When Did It Go Very Wrong? (46:58) How Do You Break the Ice in Social Situations? (47:59) Were You Trying to Make Anyone Else Happy? (49:20) How to Improve Your Memory (50:39) Wrapping Things Up in Stories to Help People Remember (57:42) If You Know This, You’ll Always Hold People’s Attention (59:48) How Important Is Obsession to Reaching the Top? (01:03:21) How to Show Up Better in Your Life (01:09:31) Final Reveal Trick (01:12:07) If You Could Live Forever, Would You—and Why or Why Not? Follow Oz:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3L3HuqL  X - https://bit.ly/4o4JDBe  You can purchase Oz’s new book ‘Read Your Own Mind: Success Habits You Can Use Every Day from the World's Greatest Mind Reader’ here - http://bit.ly/3WlKSQb  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEO     Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY    Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store  for your 14-Day free trial

fullOz Pearlman (Mentalist): This Small Mistake Makes People Dislike You! They Do This, They’re Lying!2664f4f8-97d3-42de-8a99-7e0c3558e57dThu, 23 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +00004782https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Skit That Failed Read: John 1:14-18; 8:4-11 Tessie sighed. Time for performing the skit that she and her friends had prepared was running out. Still Candace did not show up. “Where is she?” Tessie whispered to Gus, another student in the group hoping to perform at the homeschool talent show that evening. Gus shrugged. “We worked on this for so long—I don’t think she would miss it without telling us. Something must be wrong.” The next morning, the homeschool group gathered to watch a play performance. Candace waved when she saw Gus and Tessie waiting in the lobby. “So exciting!” Candace cried. “We get to see real actors!” “Candace, we were supposed to be real actors last night. What happened? We couldn’t do the skit because you didn’t show up,” Gus replied. “Oh, I know. I thought about going but then decided I just didn’t want to do it. I told Mom I wasn’t part of the skit anymore.” Candace shrugged. “I’m always responsible. I just needed a chance to be irresponsible this one time.” Gus and Tessie shook their heads in disbelief. Later, the two friends joined Tessie’s mom during lunch. They described what happened with Candace’s decision to abandon them at the talent show. “Well, you could kick Candace out of your group of friends and never create another skit with her. Or act as if it’s no big deal and pretend nothing happened,” Tessie’s mom offered. Gus and Tessie frowned. “I don’t like either of those ideas, Mom,” Tessie said. “There’s another way which I hope you choose. I know you both have trusted Jesus to rescue you from your sins, so I know you also want to follow His ways. Here’s what Jesus did. He came with both grace and truth. That means He showed people love and mercy but still called out their sin.” “So, Jesus wants us to still love Candace but also be honest about how she disappointed us?” Gus asked. Mom nodded. “When friends tell us the truth in a loving way, it gives us a chance to look to Jesus to help us change.” “Let’s go talk to Candace, Tessie,” Gus said. “If Jesus shows us grace and truth, we can try to do the same with Candace.” –Allison Wilson Lee How about you? Have you ever been let down by a friend or loved one and wondered how to handle it? In His life on earth, Jesus showed us how to be honest when another person hurts us while still showing that person love. As we grow in knowing and following Jesus, we can learn to offer others grace and truth too. Trust Him to help you tell the truth in love. Today's Key Verse: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus gives grace and truth

Read: John 1:14-18; 8:4-11 Tessie sighed. Time for performing the skit that she and her friends had prepared was running out. Still Candace did not show up. “Where is she?” Tessie whispered to Gus, another student in the group hoping to perform at the homeschool talent show that evening. Gus shrugged. “We worked on this for so long—I don’t think she would miss it without telling us. Something must be wrong.” The next morning, the homeschool group gathered to watch a play performance. Candace waved when she saw Gus and Tessie waiting in the lobby. “So exciting!” Candace cried. “We get to see real actors!” “Candace, we were supposed to be real actors last night. What happened? We couldn’t do the skit because you didn’t show up,” Gus replied. “Oh, I know. I thought about going but then decided I just didn’t want to do it. I told Mom I wasn’t part of the skit anymore.” Candace shrugged. “I’m always responsible. I just needed a chance to be irresponsible this one time.” Gus and Tessie shook their heads in disbelief. Later, the two friends joined Tessie’s mom during lunch. They described what happened with Candace’s decision to abandon them at the talent show. “Well, you could kick Candace out of your group of friends and never create another skit with her. Or act as if it’s no big deal and pretend nothing happened,” Tessie’s mom offered. Gus and Tessie frowned. “I don’t like either of those ideas, Mom,” Tessie said. “There’s another way which I hope you choose. I know you both have trusted Jesus to rescue you from your sins, so I know you also want to follow His ways. Here’s what Jesus did. He came with both grace and truth. That means He showed people love and mercy but still called out their sin.” “So, Jesus wants us to still love Candace but also be honest about how she disappointed us?” Gus asked. Mom nodded. “When friends tell us the truth in a loving way, it gives us a chance to look to Jesus to help us change.” “Let’s go talk to Candace, Tessie,” Gus said. “If Jesus shows us grace and truth, we can try to do the same with Candace.” –Allison Wilson Lee How about you? Have you ever been let down by a friend or loved one and wondered how to handle it? In His life on earth, Jesus showed us how to be honest when another person hurts us while still showing that person love. As we grow in knowing and following Jesus, we can learn to offer others grace and truth too. Trust Him to help you tell the truth in love. Today's Key Verse: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Jesus gives grace and truth

The Skit That Failed ba04b243-32c1-4b46-8496-baacc6ce3bd0Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: Know Your Heart (2025) As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 296: Know Your Heart (2025)af1d99ed-c1f6-43af-9354-5bfbdfa870bbThu, 23 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: The Sin of Euthanasia (2025) We continue our examination of the fifth commandment, taking a closer look at the sin of euthanasia. Fr. Mike emphasizes that whatever the motive, the action of ending a life in order to eliminate suffering is still a sin. He also emphasizes that palliative care, however, is an important and special form of charity and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2276-2279. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the fifth commandment, taking a closer look at the sin of euthanasia. Fr. Mike emphasizes that whatever the motive, the action of ending a life in order to eliminate suffering is still a sin. He also emphasizes that palliative care, however, is an important and special form of charity and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2276-2279. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 296: The Sin of Euthanasia (2025)79687b01-891c-4b4d-8cfa-9f04c0485c63Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGuardian Angels, Demonic Tactics and Turning The Other Cheek- With Fr. MartinsFr. Martins answers questions on Demonic Tactics, Guardian Angels and so much more. Thank you to our sponsors! Truthly.ai- the Catholic AI app. Download today in the Apple app store or on Android. Graza.co- Get the olive oil you need for the holiday season. Use our promo code EXFILES for 10% off See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fr. Martins answers questions on Demonic Tactics, Guardian Angels and so much more. Thank you to our sponsors! Truthly.ai- the Catholic AI app. Download today in the Apple app store or on Android. Graza.co- Get the olive oil you need for the holiday season. Use our promo code EXFILES for 10% off See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullGuardian Angels, Demonic Tactics and Turning The Other Cheek- With Fr. Martinsf1ef5c6a-e628-4b8b-8ab1-68f90d7e894cWed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Three Dimes and a Nickel Read: Luke 21:1-4; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 “What’s wrong?” Dad asked Sylvie after junior youth group. “Did something happen at your meeting?” Sylvie sat down at the table where Dad was cutting vegetables. “It’s Melissa again.” The two girls had known each other for years, but they were not friends. “I got there five minutes late,” Sylvie said. “The only empty chair was in the front row by Melissa. It was fine until the youth leader handed me the red bucket.” “What’s the red bucket for?” Dad asked, rolling his wheelchair to the refrigerator. “That’s how we take the offering. We start a red bucket in the front row and pass it around. Our class also committed to giving extra this fall so that at Christmas we could buy gifts for needy families in the area.” “So what happened with the red bucket?” Dad asked. “Well, when I checked my pocket, all I had was thirty-five cents, so I popped it in the empty bucket and passed it on to Melissa. She saw my few coins and burst out laughing. Then she threw in five dollars and said loudly, ‘We should put Sylvie’s family on the needy list.’” Dad cringed. “Honey, I’m sorry I didn’t have cash to give you your allowance this morning.” “This isn’t your fault, Dad. I know things have been tight since your accident. I’ll give more when I can.” Dad smiled. “That sounds like a story from the Bible. Can you guess which one?” Sylvie shook her head. “It’s the story of the widow’s offering. The widow quietly gave all she had. It was only a few cents, but she gave it gladly. The wealthy Pharisees boasted loudly about their big offerings, though they could’ve given much more. The thing is, God cares about the heart of the giver, not the gift.” “So it’s okay that I only put a little in the offering?” asked Sylvie. Dad nodded. “When Jesus saw the widow give the little she had out of love for God, He said she gave more than anyone else. I’m sorry Melissa embarrassed you, but it’s your heart that matters to God, not how much you give. He loves us so much that He gave us His Son, Jesus, and He wants us to give to Him out of love too.” –Teresa Ambord How about you? Have you ever felt embarrassed because your offering seemed small compared to what others gave? It’s not the amount you give that God is concerned about—it’s your heart. When you give to God out of gratitude for the love He has shown you, you are giving the same way the widow did. So don’t give to impress others; give because God gave His Son out of the love He has for you. Today's Key Verse: Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God loves givers more than gifts

Read: Luke 21:1-4; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 “What’s wrong?” Dad asked Sylvie after junior youth group. “Did something happen at your meeting?” Sylvie sat down at the table where Dad was cutting vegetables. “It’s Melissa again.” The two girls had known each other for years, but they were not friends. “I got there five minutes late,” Sylvie said. “The only empty chair was in the front row by Melissa. It was fine until the youth leader handed me the red bucket.” “What’s the red bucket for?” Dad asked, rolling his wheelchair to the refrigerator. “That’s how we take the offering. We start a red bucket in the front row and pass it around. Our class also committed to giving extra this fall so that at Christmas we could buy gifts for needy families in the area.” “So what happened with the red bucket?” Dad asked. “Well, when I checked my pocket, all I had was thirty-five cents, so I popped it in the empty bucket and passed it on to Melissa. She saw my few coins and burst out laughing. Then she threw in five dollars and said loudly, ‘We should put Sylvie’s family on the needy list.’” Dad cringed. “Honey, I’m sorry I didn’t have cash to give you your allowance this morning.” “This isn’t your fault, Dad. I know things have been tight since your accident. I’ll give more when I can.” Dad smiled. “That sounds like a story from the Bible. Can you guess which one?” Sylvie shook her head. “It’s the story of the widow’s offering. The widow quietly gave all she had. It was only a few cents, but she gave it gladly. The wealthy Pharisees boasted loudly about their big offerings, though they could’ve given much more. The thing is, God cares about the heart of the giver, not the gift.” “So it’s okay that I only put a little in the offering?” asked Sylvie. Dad nodded. “When Jesus saw the widow give the little she had out of love for God, He said she gave more than anyone else. I’m sorry Melissa embarrassed you, but it’s your heart that matters to God, not how much you give. He loves us so much that He gave us His Son, Jesus, and He wants us to give to Him out of love too.” –Teresa Ambord How about you? Have you ever felt embarrassed because your offering seemed small compared to what others gave? It’s not the amount you give that God is concerned about—it’s your heart. When you give to God out of gratitude for the love He has shown you, you are giving the same way the widow did. So don’t give to impress others; give because God gave His Son out of the love He has for you. Today's Key Verse: Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God loves givers more than gifts

Three Dimes and a Nickel 55853834-8c93-4b4c-a8ea-5017dc2d1b46Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#391: The Good Shepherd - The Names of God part 3Luke 15:1–7 & John 10:11 In today’s episode, we continue our Names of God series with “The Good Shepherd.” We’ll hear Jesus’ story about the lost sheep from Luke 15 and discover what it means when He says in John 10:11, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” Through gentle storytelling and vivid imagery, children will learn what shepherds do, why sheep need so much care, and how Jesus is our Good Shepherd who seeks and saves His lost sheep. This episode helps kids understand that: We are the sheep — easily distracted, often wandering off. Jesus is the Good Shepherd — the one who goes after us, finds us, and carries us home. He did all the work to save us — even giving His life on the cross so that we could belong to Him forever. -------------------- 🎁 Join the team: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kbspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan I also have Kids Bible Stories Bedtime & Kids Bible Stories Espanol now available, FREE, wherever you get your podcasts!  -------------------- Interested in advertising on the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more here

Luke 15:1–7 & John 10:11 In today’s episode, we continue our Names of God series with “The Good Shepherd.” We’ll hear Jesus’ story about the lost sheep from Luke 15 and discover what it means when He says in John 10:11, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” Through gentle storytelling and vivid imagery, children will learn what shepherds do, why sheep need so much care, and how Jesus is our Good Shepherd who seeks and saves His lost sheep. This episode helps kids understand that: We are the sheep — easily distracted, often wandering off. Jesus is the Good Shepherd — the one who goes after us, finds us, and carries us home. He did all the work to save us — even giving His life on the cross so that we could belong to Him forever. -------------------- 🎁 Join the team: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kbspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan I also have Kids Bible Stories Bedtime & Kids Bible Stories Espanol now available, FREE, wherever you get your podcasts!  -------------------- Interested in advertising on the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more here

full#391: The Good Shepherd - The Names of God part 372c9966a-a1dc-4e64-b6f9-4a847a9981d1Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000790https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2025) Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2025)1d6ec5fa-ce6d-4fd2-a388-f62b5db6fab9Wed, 22 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: The Wound of Abortion (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wound of abortion. Fr. Mike emphasizes that all human life deserves protection, especially the unborn, but he also emphasizes the importance of God’s mercy. He explains that those who have procured an abortion are excommunicated, subject to the conditions established by Canon Law. However, the excommunication does not limit the scope of God’s mercy, but rather highlights the gravity of the sin. Fr. Mike concludes by highlighting that if abortion is a part of your story, you are encouraged to take the step towards confession and forgiveness, to be met with mercy and love and be welcomed home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2270-2275. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wound of abortion. Fr. Mike emphasizes that all human life deserves protection, especially the unborn, but he also emphasizes the importance of God’s mercy. He explains that those who have procured an abortion are excommunicated, subject to the conditions established by Canon Law. However, the excommunication does not limit the scope of God’s mercy, but rather highlights the gravity of the sin. Fr. Mike concludes by highlighting that if abortion is a part of your story, you are encouraged to take the step towards confession and forgiveness, to be met with mercy and love and be welcomed home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2270-2275. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 295: The Wound of Abortion (2025)15fc2a1c-1ee7-406c-adab-04d6ad18c452Wed, 22 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Just Ask Read: Matthew 7:7-11 “Hey, wait up!” Jordyn grabbed her foot and looked at the bottom of her shoe. “Look—the sole of my shoe almost ripped right off!” She glanced around with a red face. “How embarrassing. Right in the middle of the store!” “Let me look at it,” Mom said. “How did that even happen?” “Well, I knew they were starting to fall apart, but I didn’t know it was this bad.” Mom smiled. “You could have asked me for new shoes, you know. You didn’t have to wait until they split right open!” “I know,” Jordyn said. “But I didn’t want to bother you with it.” Mom put a hand on Jordyn’s shoulder. “You know it wouldn’t bother me. I’m your parent—it’s my job to provide for you! Next time just ask, okay?” “Okay, Mom. Well, at least we were in a store when my shoe fell apart!” Mom laughed. “Let’s head over to the shoe section right now.” As Jordyn sat down to try on a new pair of shoes, Mom asked, “How’s Emily?” Emily was Jordyn’s best friend from school. “I don’t know—she’s mad at me right now, and I don’t know how to fix it. She doesn’t even want to talk to me.” Jordyn’s shoulders slumped. “I just don’t know what to do.” “Well,” Mom said, “I think it’s a lot like your shoes.” Jordyn looked up, confused. “What is?” “The Bible says that if you need wisdom, you just have to ask God. You don’t need to worry about bothering Him, and He’s not going to get mad at you for asking. He’s your heavenly Father, and He loves you—just like I love you and want to provide for you.” “Really? That’s great!” said Jordyn. “I’m going to ask God for wisdom about how to fix things with Emily.” “Good,” said Mom. “Though keep in mind that God often provides wisdom through the people He’s put in your life. So after you pray, maybe you should tell me more about what happened with Emily and I’ll see if I can help.” “Okay.” Jordyn stuck out her feet. “What do you think of these shoes?” “Perfect,” said Mom. “Let’s go buy them so we can finish our shopping.” –Lucy Alessio How about you? Is there a situation in your life you don’t know what to do about? Are you unsure how you should deal with it? God wants to guide you through every difficulty you face. He is our loving heavenly Father who provided us with His Son, Jesus, when we needed to be saved, and He provides for our daily needs too. Pray and ask Him about anything, and He will gladly give you the wisdom you need. Today's Key Verse: Do any of you need wisdom? Ask God for it. He is generous and enjoys giving to everyone. James 1:5 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Ask God for wisdom

Read: Matthew 7:7-11 “Hey, wait up!” Jordyn grabbed her foot and looked at the bottom of her shoe. “Look—the sole of my shoe almost ripped right off!” She glanced around with a red face. “How embarrassing. Right in the middle of the store!” “Let me look at it,” Mom said. “How did that even happen?” “Well, I knew they were starting to fall apart, but I didn’t know it was this bad.” Mom smiled. “You could have asked me for new shoes, you know. You didn’t have to wait until they split right open!” “I know,” Jordyn said. “But I didn’t want to bother you with it.” Mom put a hand on Jordyn’s shoulder. “You know it wouldn’t bother me. I’m your parent—it’s my job to provide for you! Next time just ask, okay?” “Okay, Mom. Well, at least we were in a store when my shoe fell apart!” Mom laughed. “Let’s head over to the shoe section right now.” As Jordyn sat down to try on a new pair of shoes, Mom asked, “How’s Emily?” Emily was Jordyn’s best friend from school. “I don’t know—she’s mad at me right now, and I don’t know how to fix it. She doesn’t even want to talk to me.” Jordyn’s shoulders slumped. “I just don’t know what to do.” “Well,” Mom said, “I think it’s a lot like your shoes.” Jordyn looked up, confused. “What is?” “The Bible says that if you need wisdom, you just have to ask God. You don’t need to worry about bothering Him, and He’s not going to get mad at you for asking. He’s your heavenly Father, and He loves you—just like I love you and want to provide for you.” “Really? That’s great!” said Jordyn. “I’m going to ask God for wisdom about how to fix things with Emily.” “Good,” said Mom. “Though keep in mind that God often provides wisdom through the people He’s put in your life. So after you pray, maybe you should tell me more about what happened with Emily and I’ll see if I can help.” “Okay.” Jordyn stuck out her feet. “What do you think of these shoes?” “Perfect,” said Mom. “Let’s go buy them so we can finish our shopping.” –Lucy Alessio How about you? Is there a situation in your life you don’t know what to do about? Are you unsure how you should deal with it? God wants to guide you through every difficulty you face. He is our loving heavenly Father who provided us with His Son, Jesus, when we needed to be saved, and He provides for our daily needs too. Pray and ask Him about anything, and He will gladly give you the wisdom you need. Today's Key Verse: Do any of you need wisdom? Ask God for it. He is generous and enjoys giving to everyone. James 1:5 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Ask God for wisdom

Just Ask 6eca7e54-c81c-4e08-8d66-199d67f2dfb5Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2025) In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2025)6c6bbd0e-6df8-4aac-9669-075021bbf143Tue, 21 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Homicide (2025) Continuing our examination of the fifth commandment, we look at various ways in which one may sin against this commandment as it relates to homicide. The Catechism addresses three categories of homicide: direct and intentional killing, indirectly killing, and unintentionally killing. Fr. Mike explores this grave topic with resonating examples and explains the varying degrees of moral culpability. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2268-2269. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Continuing our examination of the fifth commandment, we look at various ways in which one may sin against this commandment as it relates to homicide. The Catechism addresses three categories of homicide: direct and intentional killing, indirectly killing, and unintentionally killing. Fr. Mike explores this grave topic with resonating examples and explains the varying degrees of moral culpability. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2268-2269. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 294: Homicide (2025)76e998ac-f3c4-4729-aab4-bd49021784beTue, 21 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/19/25 Moments of Consequence Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Persist through severity. There are big moments in our lives. We usually think of the beginning or the end of something as the moments of consequence. But the middle often holds the most impactful moments of consequence; times when we are called to persevere...to "remain faithful" to the decisions we have made. Mass Readings from October 19, 2025: Exodus 17:8-13 Psalm 121:1-82 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Luke 18:1-8

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Persist through severity. There are big moments in our lives. We usually think of the beginning or the end of something as the moments of consequence. But the middle often holds the most impactful moments of consequence; times when we are called to persevere...to "remain faithful" to the decisions we have made. Mass Readings from October 19, 2025: Exodus 17:8-13 Psalm 121:1-82 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Luke 18:1-8

full10/19/25 Moments of Consequence09b07990-4377-4067-8191-96e799861917Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJürgen Klopp: Would You Go Back To Manage LFC...? The Real Reason I Fell In Love With Liverpool!Liverpool FC legend Jürgen Klopp reveals the TRUTH about the Man United offer, Arne Slot, and Michael Edwards, revealing how leadership, success, failure, and fatherhood defined his football legacy, and what it would take for him to return to Liverpool.  Jürgen Klopp is one of the world’s most successful football managers, leading Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, winning 13 major trophies, and Liverpool's first Premier League title in 30 years. Since retiring as manager in 2024, he has been Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull.  He explains:  ◼️His HONEST reaction to Liverpool’s £450M transfer window  ◼️Whether he would ever return to manage Liverpool FC…? ◼️How his dad never let him win a single race, and why it shaped him  ◼️The REAL story behind his “heavy metal football” high-intensity tactic ◼️The truth about pressure and how he managed it Follow Jürgen: Instagram - https://bit.ly/48B7eV8  Facebook - https://bit.ly/3IS9lcR The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY

Liverpool FC legend Jürgen Klopp reveals the TRUTH about the Man United offer, Arne Slot, and Michael Edwards, revealing how leadership, success, failure, and fatherhood defined his football legacy, and what it would take for him to return to Liverpool.  Jürgen Klopp is one of the world’s most successful football managers, leading Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, winning 13 major trophies, and Liverpool's first Premier League title in 30 years. Since retiring as manager in 2024, he has been Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull.  He explains:  ◼️His HONEST reaction to Liverpool’s £450M transfer window  ◼️Whether he would ever return to manage Liverpool FC…? ◼️How his dad never let him win a single race, and why it shaped him  ◼️The REAL story behind his “heavy metal football” high-intensity tactic ◼️The truth about pressure and how he managed it Follow Jürgen: Instagram - https://bit.ly/48B7eV8  Facebook - https://bit.ly/3IS9lcR The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY

fullJürgen Klopp: Would You Go Back To Manage LFC...? The Real Reason I Fell In Love With Liverpool!1b7e2e19-be1e-4b86-8c93-9c2f56d7349eMon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +00008946https://216.73.216.191/allTags Blatt, Blatt, Blatt Read: Romans 12:4-8 BLATT! BLATT! BLATT! Brayden was sitting in front of the music stand with his trombone, moving the slide, when Dad walked in holding a baseball and glove. “Hey, Brayden,” Dad said. “How about taking a break to play catch?” In the backyard Dad threw easy tosses to Brayden, who then threw them back. “How’s the trombone going?” Dad asked. Brayden shrugged. “Okay, I guess.” “What does your teacher ‘guess’?” Dad asked as he threw a little to Brayden’s left, making him reach for it. “She guesses I’m not practicing. But I am practicing! It just doesn’t seem to help at all.” “Mom told me that when the furnace man was here yesterday, he thought one of the smoke detectors was malfunctioning.” Dad chuckled, then quickly stifled it and threw the ball way to Brayden’s left. Brayden sprinted and caught the ball in the webbing of his glove. “You’re not going to say I should give up, are you?” “Great catch!” Dad exclaimed. “I never give up! Never!” Brayden threw the ball back. “You taught me that.” “I taught you that so you wouldn’t be a quitter. Every skill takes time to develop, and you need patience to get through the difficult parts of learning. I know you’re not a quitter, Brayden, but that doesn’t mean you should keep doing something just because you don’t want people to think you’re giving up—that can actually be a form of pride.” “So you’re saying I shouldn’t play the trombone?” asked Brayden. “No, I’m not saying that,” said Dad. “I’m saying that God has gifted each of us in unique ways, and sometimes He’ll direct us away from one thing and toward another. We need to be open to His leading and trust Him to help us develop the gifts He wants us to use to help others and point them to Jesus. If we try something and sense Him leading us in a different direction, it’s okay to move on and try other things.” “So if the trombone isn’t one of my gifts, what should I work on instead?” Dad smiled and looked down at the baseball in his hand. “I’m sure you’ll think of something.” He threw the ball high above Brayden’s head, and Brayden jumped up and caught it. –William Grimm How about you? Have you been struggling to get better at something and it just doesn’t seem to be working? It’s important to give yourself time to develop your skills whenever you try something new, but you also need to be willing to move on if God leads you in a different direction. Trust Him to help you develop the gifts He’s given you and use them the way He wants you to. On that, never give up! Today's Key Verse: Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them. Romans 12:6 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Develop the gifts God’s given you

Read: Romans 12:4-8 BLATT! BLATT! BLATT! Brayden was sitting in front of the music stand with his trombone, moving the slide, when Dad walked in holding a baseball and glove. “Hey, Brayden,” Dad said. “How about taking a break to play catch?” In the backyard Dad threw easy tosses to Brayden, who then threw them back. “How’s the trombone going?” Dad asked. Brayden shrugged. “Okay, I guess.” “What does your teacher ‘guess’?” Dad asked as he threw a little to Brayden’s left, making him reach for it. “She guesses I’m not practicing. But I am practicing! It just doesn’t seem to help at all.” “Mom told me that when the furnace man was here yesterday, he thought one of the smoke detectors was malfunctioning.” Dad chuckled, then quickly stifled it and threw the ball way to Brayden’s left. Brayden sprinted and caught the ball in the webbing of his glove. “You’re not going to say I should give up, are you?” “Great catch!” Dad exclaimed. “I never give up! Never!” Brayden threw the ball back. “You taught me that.” “I taught you that so you wouldn’t be a quitter. Every skill takes time to develop, and you need patience to get through the difficult parts of learning. I know you’re not a quitter, Brayden, but that doesn’t mean you should keep doing something just because you don’t want people to think you’re giving up—that can actually be a form of pride.” “So you’re saying I shouldn’t play the trombone?” asked Brayden. “No, I’m not saying that,” said Dad. “I’m saying that God has gifted each of us in unique ways, and sometimes He’ll direct us away from one thing and toward another. We need to be open to His leading and trust Him to help us develop the gifts He wants us to use to help others and point them to Jesus. If we try something and sense Him leading us in a different direction, it’s okay to move on and try other things.” “So if the trombone isn’t one of my gifts, what should I work on instead?” Dad smiled and looked down at the baseball in his hand. “I’m sure you’ll think of something.” He threw the ball high above Brayden’s head, and Brayden jumped up and caught it. –William Grimm How about you? Have you been struggling to get better at something and it just doesn’t seem to be working? It’s important to give yourself time to develop your skills whenever you try something new, but you also need to be willing to move on if God leads you in a different direction. Trust Him to help you develop the gifts He’s given you and use them the way He wants you to. On that, never give up! Today's Key Verse: Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them. Romans 12:6 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Develop the gifts God’s given you

Blatt, Blatt, Blatt 082dccb5-2188-4f74-8df0-b30045e96f06Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2025)10a1fd33-3ed1-46aa-b28d-29f6e9c5c4e6Mon, 20 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Legitimate Defense (2025) Is there ever a time where legitimate defense is justifiable? The Catechism answers this question and how it relates to honoring the dignity of the human person as we dive deeper into the fifth commandment. We learn about defense of ourselves and others, principles of crime and punishment, and capital punishment. Fr. Mike also explains the Church’s current teaching on the death penalty and why it has changed over time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2263-2267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Is there ever a time where legitimate defense is justifiable? The Catechism answers this question and how it relates to honoring the dignity of the human person as we dive deeper into the fifth commandment. We learn about defense of ourselves and others, principles of crime and punishment, and capital punishment. Fr. Mike also explains the Church’s current teaching on the death penalty and why it has changed over time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2263-2267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 293: Legitimate Defense (2025)7cda0e2b-6b84-4569-aea7-62c141cf377dMon, 20 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2025) In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2025)4c7dbea0-92d0-42f8-b6eb-3cbc23b01c47Mon, 20 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Brand-New World Read: Isaiah 11:6-9; Romans 8:19-22 Aaliyah rushed outside to see why Grandpa’s dog was barking so loudly. She found Otis jumping up and down, trying to reach a squirrel up in a tree. “I think that squirrel is scolding you, Otis,” she said as the squirrel chattered loudly. She laughed and pulled the dog away. Looking around for Grandpa, Aaliyah headed for the toolshed and saw her cat hiding in the grass, staring at some birds pecking at seeds on the ground. The cat was getting ready to pounce. “Get away from those birds, Bella!” Aaliyah cried. Hearing Aaliyah’s voice, Grandpa came out of the shed with two rakes. “How about helping me clean up the garden?” he asked. Aaliyah took a rake and followed Grandpa as he took long-legged strides across the yard. He paused beneath a tree and pointed at some fur and small bones lying on the ground. “Look here,” he said. “I think there’s been an owl in this tree recently. The fur and bones are probably from some small animal he had for dinner.” Aaliyah frowned. “Some animals are really mean to each other, aren’t they?” Grandpa nodded. “Ever since sin came into the world, animals have suffered right along with people. All of creation suffers. Because of sin, we have illness, hunger, death, thorns, thistles, and weeds.” “You mean the whole world has problems because of sin?” Aaliyah asked. “Not just people?” “That’s right. But even though sin has affected the whole world, God still rules over it and is working to change it.” Grandpa and Aaliyah got to work, carefully raking dead sticks and leaves from the flower bed. Soon they saw tiny green shoots peeking above the ground. “Look, Grandpa,” said Aaliyah. “New life!” Grandpa nodded. “It reminds me that Jesus conquered sin and death when He died and rose again and that He’s making a brand-new world. When He returns, it’s going to be more wonderful than we can imagine. There won’t be any thorns or weeds. Animals won’t be afraid of one another or harm people. And all suffering will end.” He grinned at Aaliyah. “Best of all, Christians will live with Jesus forever in a perfect place free of sin and death.” –Carolyn E. Yost How about you? Do you see the effect sin has had on all of creation? It may make you feel sad, but when you see flowers blooming or new plants springing up, thank God that a day is coming when He will take away all the effects of sin. Animals will get along together—and people will too! If you trust in Jesus, you can look forward to being with Him in a brand-new world forever. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: But we are looking forward to the new heavens and new earth he has promised, a world filled with God’s righteousness. 2 Peter 3:13 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God will make a new world

Read: Isaiah 11:6-9; Romans 8:19-22 Aaliyah rushed outside to see why Grandpa’s dog was barking so loudly. She found Otis jumping up and down, trying to reach a squirrel up in a tree. “I think that squirrel is scolding you, Otis,” she said as the squirrel chattered loudly. She laughed and pulled the dog away. Looking around for Grandpa, Aaliyah headed for the toolshed and saw her cat hiding in the grass, staring at some birds pecking at seeds on the ground. The cat was getting ready to pounce. “Get away from those birds, Bella!” Aaliyah cried. Hearing Aaliyah’s voice, Grandpa came out of the shed with two rakes. “How about helping me clean up the garden?” he asked. Aaliyah took a rake and followed Grandpa as he took long-legged strides across the yard. He paused beneath a tree and pointed at some fur and small bones lying on the ground. “Look here,” he said. “I think there’s been an owl in this tree recently. The fur and bones are probably from some small animal he had for dinner.” Aaliyah frowned. “Some animals are really mean to each other, aren’t they?” Grandpa nodded. “Ever since sin came into the world, animals have suffered right along with people. All of creation suffers. Because of sin, we have illness, hunger, death, thorns, thistles, and weeds.” “You mean the whole world has problems because of sin?” Aaliyah asked. “Not just people?” “That’s right. But even though sin has affected the whole world, God still rules over it and is working to change it.” Grandpa and Aaliyah got to work, carefully raking dead sticks and leaves from the flower bed. Soon they saw tiny green shoots peeking above the ground. “Look, Grandpa,” said Aaliyah. “New life!” Grandpa nodded. “It reminds me that Jesus conquered sin and death when He died and rose again and that He’s making a brand-new world. When He returns, it’s going to be more wonderful than we can imagine. There won’t be any thorns or weeds. Animals won’t be afraid of one another or harm people. And all suffering will end.” He grinned at Aaliyah. “Best of all, Christians will live with Jesus forever in a perfect place free of sin and death.” –Carolyn E. Yost How about you? Do you see the effect sin has had on all of creation? It may make you feel sad, but when you see flowers blooming or new plants springing up, thank God that a day is coming when He will take away all the effects of sin. Animals will get along together—and people will too! If you trust in Jesus, you can look forward to being with Him in a brand-new world forever. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: But we are looking forward to the new heavens and new earth he has promised, a world filled with God’s righteousness. 2 Peter 3:13 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: God will make a new world

A Brand-New World bb8122c4-573a-4c7d-9ba7-eb2cb803d228Sun, 19 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: The Power of Words (2025) As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 292: The Power of Words (2025)0e71ad74-18df-4771-8d4c-f12b9f5d6f73Sun, 19 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: Respect for Human Life (2025) We begin exploring the fifth commandment: “you shall not kill”. The Catechism reminds us that human life is sacred, and we must not take the life of another innocent human. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus takes this commandment even further as he calls us to avoid anger, hatred, and vengeance in addition to loving our enemies. By forgiving and extending to others the same love and mercy we are willing to extend to ourselves, we are respecting the dignity of that person. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2258-2262. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin exploring the fifth commandment: “you shall not kill”. The Catechism reminds us that human life is sacred, and we must not take the life of another innocent human. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus takes this commandment even further as he calls us to avoid anger, hatred, and vengeance in addition to loving our enemies. By forgiving and extending to others the same love and mercy we are willing to extend to ourselves, we are respecting the dignity of that person. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2258-2262. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 292: Respect for Human Life (2025)8f430d71-9b85-4000-a698-5830de26e7f2Sun, 19 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/19/25 Moments of Consequence Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Persist through severity. There are big moments in our lives. We usually think of the beginning or the end of something as the moments of consequence. But the middle often holds the most impactful moments of consequence; times when we are called to persevere...to "remain faithful" to the decisions we have made. Mass Readings from October 19, 2025: Exodus 17:8-13 Psalm 121:1-82 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Luke 18:1-8

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Persist through severity. There are big moments in our lives. We usually think of the beginning or the end of something as the moments of consequence. But the middle often holds the most impactful moments of consequence; times when we are called to persevere...to "remain faithful" to the decisions we have made. Mass Readings from October 19, 2025: Exodus 17:8-13 Psalm 121:1-82 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Luke 18:1-8

full10/19/25 Moments of Consequence54a1ecc7-7eea-469a-a2a7-36288a9697aeSat, 18 Oct 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Static Cling Read: Psalms 26:2-3; 139:23-24 Eden’s sweater crackled as she pulled it on over her head. She smoothed down her hair and hurried downstairs for breakfast. “What’s so funny?” she asked her brother as she took her seat at the table. “There’s a sock stuck to your back!” said Jonathan. “Oops!” said Mom as she removed the sock from Eden’s sweater. “That’s caused by static electricity. It makes things stick to each other.” “Well, I’m glad Jonathan noticed it,” Eden said. “It would have been embarrassing to go to school with a sock on my back!” After breakfast, Mom picked up her phone. “Let’s read a few Bible verses before you go to school,” she said. “And let’s make sure there isn’t any sin clinging to our lives—kind of like that sock stuck to Eden’s back.” “I don’t have any sin stuck in my life,” Eden said. “What about calling me names when you get mad at me?” asked Jonathan. “You do that a lot.” Eden scowled. “Well, I get mad at you because you take my stuff without asking, even though I’ve told you not to!” Mom sighed. “It’s just like that sock again.” Both Eden and Jonathan gave her a puzzled look. “What do you mean?” asked Eden. “You couldn’t see the sock stuck to your back, but Jonathan could see it plainly. It took someone other than you to see it. Sin can be like that—plain to see, but we don’t always see it in our own lives. Someone else often does—just like you two did just now.” “You mean because we both pointed out what the other one did wrong?” asked Jonathan. “Exactly. We don’t always realize when we’ve done something hurtful, which is why we need to listen when others point out sin in our lives. We also need to read the Bible and ask God to show us any sin in our hearts. Then we need to confess it to Jesus, knowing that through Him we’re forgiven and can overcome any sin.” Mom smiled. “After all, we don’t want sin we can’t see clinging to us, do we?” Eden shook her head. “That would be even worse than walking around with a sock on your back!” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Do you regularly ask God to examine your heart and reveal any sin in your life? Sometimes He does this by having other people point out sins you’re not able to see. So listen carefully when others point out sin they see clinging to you. Pray and read the Bible to see if what they say is true, and ask God if there are any other static sins in your life. Then confess them to Jesus—and tell anyone else you’ve hurt you’re sorry too. Today's Key Verse: Search me, O God…and see if there is any wicked way in me. Psalm 139:23-24 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Don’t allow sin to cling

Read: Psalms 26:2-3; 139:23-24 Eden’s sweater crackled as she pulled it on over her head. She smoothed down her hair and hurried downstairs for breakfast. “What’s so funny?” she asked her brother as she took her seat at the table. “There’s a sock stuck to your back!” said Jonathan. “Oops!” said Mom as she removed the sock from Eden’s sweater. “That’s caused by static electricity. It makes things stick to each other.” “Well, I’m glad Jonathan noticed it,” Eden said. “It would have been embarrassing to go to school with a sock on my back!” After breakfast, Mom picked up her phone. “Let’s read a few Bible verses before you go to school,” she said. “And let’s make sure there isn’t any sin clinging to our lives—kind of like that sock stuck to Eden’s back.” “I don’t have any sin stuck in my life,” Eden said. “What about calling me names when you get mad at me?” asked Jonathan. “You do that a lot.” Eden scowled. “Well, I get mad at you because you take my stuff without asking, even though I’ve told you not to!” Mom sighed. “It’s just like that sock again.” Both Eden and Jonathan gave her a puzzled look. “What do you mean?” asked Eden. “You couldn’t see the sock stuck to your back, but Jonathan could see it plainly. It took someone other than you to see it. Sin can be like that—plain to see, but we don’t always see it in our own lives. Someone else often does—just like you two did just now.” “You mean because we both pointed out what the other one did wrong?” asked Jonathan. “Exactly. We don’t always realize when we’ve done something hurtful, which is why we need to listen when others point out sin in our lives. We also need to read the Bible and ask God to show us any sin in our hearts. Then we need to confess it to Jesus, knowing that through Him we’re forgiven and can overcome any sin.” Mom smiled. “After all, we don’t want sin we can’t see clinging to us, do we?” Eden shook her head. “That would be even worse than walking around with a sock on your back!” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Do you regularly ask God to examine your heart and reveal any sin in your life? Sometimes He does this by having other people point out sins you’re not able to see. So listen carefully when others point out sin they see clinging to you. Pray and read the Bible to see if what they say is true, and ask God if there are any other static sins in your life. Then confess them to Jesus—and tell anyone else you’ve hurt you’re sorry too. Today's Key Verse: Search me, O God…and see if there is any wicked way in me. Psalm 139:23-24 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Don’t allow sin to cling

Static Cling 01e4e9c4-bf55-4d89-b2ad-0e416cb76e1dSat, 18 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2025)987d27d0-0ea5-4690-b9ae-60adca6de00aSat, 18 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Political Community and the Church (2025) We take a look at what the Catechism teaches about the Church in relation to political communities. Every institution has their own vision of what it means to be human, which shapes their policies. Because the Church knows the truth, that every person is made in the image and likeness of God, the Church must weigh in to ensure that the dignity of the human person is at the forefront of political decisions and policies. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2244-2257. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We take a look at what the Catechism teaches about the Church in relation to political communities. Every institution has their own vision of what it means to be human, which shapes their policies. Because the Church knows the truth, that every person is made in the image and likeness of God, the Church must weigh in to ensure that the dignity of the human person is at the forefront of political decisions and policies. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2244-2257. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 291: The Political Community and the Church (2025)6aabb26a-f8a8-4767-af2a-d5016b63beb3Sat, 18 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsdon’t trust everything you feelHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through submissions sent in by you guys and we talk about one of the top submissions which was, "how to have faith without feeling anything." Ally talks through what it looks like to have faith in the Lord without our feelings taking over and affecting our belief in Him and His promises. "You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar." Psalm 139:1-2  _____________________________________________ ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through submissions sent in by you guys and we talk about one of the top submissions which was, "how to have faith without feeling anything." Ally talks through what it looks like to have faith in the Lord without our feelings taking over and affecting our belief in Him and His promises. "You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar." Psalm 139:1-2  _____________________________________________ ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/

fulldon’t trust everything you feelecd1b4e7-3979-4cab-b39d-659ffcaac89cFri, 17 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMichael & Jessica Koulianos | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   Guys. This week, we are so honored to have pastors Michael and Jessica Koulianos from Jesus Image Church in Orlando, FL with us on GGB. These are leaders that have shaped and formed us in our faith in so many ways and having them on the pod means so much to us. We’re so grateful for them and their leadership. We’re so grateful you guys get to hear from them and learn from the incredible way they live their lives with Jesus.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible.   Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off.   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at Glorify-app.com/ggb.   Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB   BrickHouse Nutrition Daily nutrition made simple with high-quality supplements to support your health and energy. Use code GGB for 20% off at ToneToday.com.   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   Guys. This week, we are so honored to have pastors Michael and Jessica Koulianos from Jesus Image Church in Orlando, FL with us on GGB. These are leaders that have shaped and formed us in our faith in so many ways and having them on the pod means so much to us. We’re so grateful for them and their leadership. We’re so grateful you guys get to hear from them and learn from the incredible way they live their lives with Jesus.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible.   Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off.   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at Glorify-app.com/ggb.   Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB   BrickHouse Nutrition Daily nutrition made simple with high-quality supplements to support your health and energy. Use code GGB for 20% off at ToneToday.com.   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullMichael & Jessica Koulianos | Girls Gone Bible873decbb-2ff3-4047-9125-906494f70e37Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Are Your Household And Beauty Products Secretly Toxic? Dr Yvonne BurkartIdentifying toxins in our home is a strong step towards protecting our long-term health. So what are the culprits? How safe are our candles, deodorants, incense? Dr Yvonne Burkart is an environmental health expert and advocate known for her work in educating others about the harmful effects of everyday chemicals in beauty, personal care, and household products. In this moment, Dr Burkart dives deep into the hidden dangers lurking in the everyday products we use – from deodorants to candles – and the significant impact they have on our health. Learn practical solutions to detoxify your life and avoid these harmful chemicals where possible! Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/IViiEur7vXb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/EFYOPyu7vXb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos

Identifying toxins in our home is a strong step towards protecting our long-term health. So what are the culprits? How safe are our candles, deodorants, incense? Dr Yvonne Burkart is an environmental health expert and advocate known for her work in educating others about the harmful effects of everyday chemicals in beauty, personal care, and household products. In this moment, Dr Burkart dives deep into the hidden dangers lurking in the everyday products we use – from deodorants to candles – and the significant impact they have on our health. Learn practical solutions to detoxify your life and avoid these harmful chemicals where possible! Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/IViiEur7vXb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/EFYOPyu7vXb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Are Your Household And Beauty Products Secretly Toxic? Dr Yvonne Burkartc95ba4a5-a1f5-4988-be93-b77d9b8b960cFri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +00001455https://216.73.216.191/allTags Birdseed on the Fence Read: James 1:17 Parker put down his fork and sighed. “Thanks for dinner, Mom. It was great!” Mom smiled. “Well, thank you, Parker. I know lasagna is your favorite, but you seem to have enjoyed it more than usual.” “Yeah, but it wasn’t just the lasagna. This whole day has been great!” Parker sat back and clasped his fingers behind his head. “The weather was perfect—not too cold and not too hot. And since Dad fixed the tire on my bike yesterday, I was able to ride on those new trails at the park. I can’t wait to get back there tomorrow.” The back door opened and Dad walked in. “Hey, Parker. How was the trail ride?” “It was fantastic, Dad.” Mom wiped her hands on a towel. “Ready for dinner?” she asked Dad. “Parker graciously left you a little bit of food.” “He did? Well, that was very generous of you, Parker.” Parker nodded and looked out the window. “Hey, the cardinal is back at the fence,” he said. “The birds really like that birdseed we bought last Saturday.” “I know,” Dad said. “Whenever I put a handful of seed on the fence, within a few hours it’s all gone.” “Dad, do you think the birds ever wonder where the seeds come from?” Parker asked. “I don’t know, Parker. Maybe. But we don’t have to wonder where the good things in our lives come from. We know that every good thing comes from our Father in heaven. He feeds the birds and provides for us and, best of all, saves us from sin through His Son, Jesus. We need to thank Him for giving us so much every day—and thank those who help bring His blessings into our lives.” “Just like you did when you thanked me for the dinner I made,” said Mom. “You’ve been doing that a lot lately.” “Yeah,” said Parker. “I think saying thank you makes me like your food even more than I did before!” “The same thing happens when we say thank you to God,” said Dad. “It helps us see and appreciate all the good things He’s put in our lives.” "Well then,” said Parker, “I’m definitely going to thank Him for the great day I’ve had today!” –Mike Dize How about you? Do you thank God for all He’s given you? All the good things in your life come from Him—good food, warm clothes, kind words, and the people who love and take care of you. And the best thing of all—Jesus dying on the cross for your sins—also comes from Him. Thank Him for everything He gives you each day, and thank the people in your life who show you His love. Today's Key Verse: In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Be thankful for every good thing

Read: James 1:17 Parker put down his fork and sighed. “Thanks for dinner, Mom. It was great!” Mom smiled. “Well, thank you, Parker. I know lasagna is your favorite, but you seem to have enjoyed it more than usual.” “Yeah, but it wasn’t just the lasagna. This whole day has been great!” Parker sat back and clasped his fingers behind his head. “The weather was perfect—not too cold and not too hot. And since Dad fixed the tire on my bike yesterday, I was able to ride on those new trails at the park. I can’t wait to get back there tomorrow.” The back door opened and Dad walked in. “Hey, Parker. How was the trail ride?” “It was fantastic, Dad.” Mom wiped her hands on a towel. “Ready for dinner?” she asked Dad. “Parker graciously left you a little bit of food.” “He did? Well, that was very generous of you, Parker.” Parker nodded and looked out the window. “Hey, the cardinal is back at the fence,” he said. “The birds really like that birdseed we bought last Saturday.” “I know,” Dad said. “Whenever I put a handful of seed on the fence, within a few hours it’s all gone.” “Dad, do you think the birds ever wonder where the seeds come from?” Parker asked. “I don’t know, Parker. Maybe. But we don’t have to wonder where the good things in our lives come from. We know that every good thing comes from our Father in heaven. He feeds the birds and provides for us and, best of all, saves us from sin through His Son, Jesus. We need to thank Him for giving us so much every day—and thank those who help bring His blessings into our lives.” “Just like you did when you thanked me for the dinner I made,” said Mom. “You’ve been doing that a lot lately.” “Yeah,” said Parker. “I think saying thank you makes me like your food even more than I did before!” “The same thing happens when we say thank you to God,” said Dad. “It helps us see and appreciate all the good things He’s put in our lives.” "Well then,” said Parker, “I’m definitely going to thank Him for the great day I’ve had today!” –Mike Dize How about you? Do you thank God for all He’s given you? All the good things in your life come from Him—good food, warm clothes, kind words, and the people who love and take care of you. And the best thing of all—Jesus dying on the cross for your sins—also comes from Him. Thank Him for everything He gives you each day, and thank the people in your life who show you His love. Today's Key Verse: In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Be thankful for every good thing

Birdseed on the Fence 66f3a580-ad20-44a5-9254-871dcd9acfa9Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2025) Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2025)bb1b624f-8b8f-43a9-a87c-df1470c802aeFri, 17 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: The Duties of Citizens (2025) As citizens of a nation, we have certain responsibilities in accordance with God’s Law. The Catechism provides parameters for contributing to society, welcoming the foreigner, refusing obedience, and resisting oppression. Fr. Mike helps us better understand our role as co-collaborators in society within the lens of our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2238-2243. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As citizens of a nation, we have certain responsibilities in accordance with God’s Law. The Catechism provides parameters for contributing to society, welcoming the foreigner, refusing obedience, and resisting oppression. Fr. Mike helps us better understand our role as co-collaborators in society within the lens of our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2238-2243. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 290: The Duties of Citizens (2025)f8e02750-46de-4470-a9cf-cd8428e6a9a4Fri, 17 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Get Better Friends You may have close friends in your life, but do you have virtuous friendships? Fr. Mike Schmitz shares three kinds of friendship and explains that while it&#39;s important to have good friends, you need to have this special kind of friendship with at least one person in your life: virtuous friendship. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October 20 - Detroit, MI [SOLD OUT] October 21 - Sugar Land, TX October 22 - Cedar Park, TX October 23 - Fort Worth, TX Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You may have close friends in your life, but do you have virtuous friendships? Fr. Mike Schmitz shares three kinds of friendship and explains that while it&#39;s important to have good friends, you need to have this special kind of friendship with at least one person in your life: virtuous friendship. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October 20 - Detroit, MI [SOLD OUT] October 21 - Sugar Land, TX October 22 - Cedar Park, TX October 23 - Fort Worth, TX Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Get Better Friends3331e019-9384-4bdd-b5f3-666a0e4c704fThu, 16 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#941 - Luke 12:49-13:9 – A Lesson from a Fig TreeThis episode is part 31 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus talks about conflict and interpreting the present age. Then he uses a fig tree to talk about bearing fruit... or not. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 31 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus talks about conflict and interpreting the present age. Then he uses a fig tree to talk about bearing fruit... or not. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#941 - Luke 12:49-13:9 – A Lesson from a Fig Treef3ce19ef-0493-44d7-91c3-177c34d47c78Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000658https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFLASHBACK: How to Discuss Sex with your WifeWARNING, this episode contains adult content. Few men realize how deeply silence about sex can wound intimacy. It’s not usually selfishness that causes distance, but fear of saying the wrong thing, being rejected, or exposing the ache for connection that runs deeper than words. Over time, unspoken needs harden into resentment, and what was meant to unite begins to divide. In this episode released from 9 months ago, John Heinen and Devin Schadt open a brutally honest conversation about how to talk with your wife about sex. Not as a demand, but as a path toward healing, holiness, and true partnership. Drawing from Scripture, Catholic wisdom, and personal experience, they reveal how mercy, patience, and honest communication can restore trust and rekindle desire. If you’ve ever wanted deeper unity in your marriage, this is where it begins. FREE Handmade Wooden Rosary with Pardon Crucifix This Month for those joining CG+. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠⁠/october-rosary 👉 Devin Schadt’s new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule⁠ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno ______________________ 🔴 PLEASE HELP US GROW THIS CHANNEL 🔴 1. Don’t miss a Youtube Catholic Gentleman Video: Please click SUBSCRIBE, then Click the "Notification Bell" = 🔔 and select “ALL”. This will make sure that you are notified when any new video is released. 2. Please "Like" this video. 👍 3. Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the SHARE button. ______________________ -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentleman https://twitter.com/catholicgent ______________________ Go to our website https://catholicgentleman.com/podcast-listing to join our mailing list Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING, this episode contains adult content. Few men realize how deeply silence about sex can wound intimacy. It’s not usually selfishness that causes distance, but fear of saying the wrong thing, being rejected, or exposing the ache for connection that runs deeper than words. Over time, unspoken needs harden into resentment, and what was meant to unite begins to divide. In this episode released from 9 months ago, John Heinen and Devin Schadt open a brutally honest conversation about how to talk with your wife about sex. Not as a demand, but as a path toward healing, holiness, and true partnership. Drawing from Scripture, Catholic wisdom, and personal experience, they reveal how mercy, patience, and honest communication can restore trust and rekindle desire. If you’ve ever wanted deeper unity in your marriage, this is where it begins. FREE Handmade Wooden Rosary with Pardon Crucifix This Month for those joining CG+. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠⁠/october-rosary 👉 Devin Schadt’s new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule⁠ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno ______________________ 🔴 PLEASE HELP US GROW THIS CHANNEL 🔴 1. Don’t miss a Youtube Catholic Gentleman Video: Please click SUBSCRIBE, then Click the "Notification Bell" = 🔔 and select “ALL”. This will make sure that you are notified when any new video is released. 2. Please "Like" this video. 👍 3. Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the SHARE button. ______________________ -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentleman https://twitter.com/catholicgent ______________________ Go to our website https://catholicgentleman.com/podcast-listing to join our mailing list Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFLASHBACK: How to Discuss Sex with your Wife1f4066ca-dc30-40d1-9cc2-fe8bdd408f42Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +00003676https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPsychedelics and The Spiritual RealmChrista Black, a singer, author and podcaster joins the podcast to share her testimony of spiritual encounters after attempting to find God through psychedelics. Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this episode possible. Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to Rocketmoney.com/exfiles Join The Vault-get access to special bonus episodes and once a month Ask Me Anything See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christa Black, a singer, author and podcaster joins the podcast to share her testimony of spiritual encounters after attempting to find God through psychedelics. Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this episode possible. Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to Rocketmoney.com/exfiles Join The Vault-get access to special bonus episodes and once a month Ask Me Anything See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullPsychedelics and The Spiritual Realm11df4d9b-2f8d-49af-b2bc-b16a12c009a9Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWomen's Fertility & Lifestyle Debate: Dangers Of Not Having A Period! Fasting Can Backfire For WomenThe 4 leading powerhouses in women’s health break down urgent topics facing women today: irregular periods, PCOS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and the best diet for hormonal balance. Part 1 of this 2-part female health roundtable is focused on hormones and fertility, bringing together: Menopause specialist Dr Mary Claire Haver, longevity orthopaedic surgeon Dr Vonda Wright, fertility doctor Dr Natalie Crawford, and female physiology researcher Dr Stacy Sims. In this powerful conversation, they explain: ◼️The shocking lack of research on women’s hormones, and how it’s harming health ◼️How insulin resistance fuels hormone imbalance, irregular cycles, and infertility ◼️How coffee, fasting, and overtraining can silently disrupt your hormones ◼️The truth about cycle syncing, and why your luteal phase changes everything ◼️How stress, sleep, and muscle mass directly influence perimenopause ◼️Why birth control is not a cure, and the lifestyle tools that actually help (00:00) Intro (05:30) Why Do We Need to Have This Conversation? (10:51) Why the Female Body Is More Adapted for Endurance Exercise (12:12) Why Women's Heart Attacks Are Considered 'Atypical' (14:51) The Research Gap on Women's Health (19:14) Why Women Downplay and Gaslight Themselves About Pain (21:54) Why Don’t We Understand Hormones? (26:26) What a Normal Period Should Be Like (28:35) What Is Progesterone? (33:45) The Underlying Cause of PCOS (35:15) Developing Diabetes During Pregnancy (39:36) What Causes PCOS and How to Reduce It (47:47) The Pill Is Not the Only Help for PCOS (52:48) How Do We Know If It's a Normal Flow, Too Much, or Too Little? (57:42) How to Know If You're Experiencing Abnormal Period Pain (01:00:43) Anemia in Women and the Issues With Lab Results (01:03:58) People Suffer Silently With Endometriosis for Years (01:09:17) The Real Reason There's No Treatment for Endometriosis (01:12:27) Could We Create a Cellular Marker for Endometriosis? (01:15:22) How to Ease Pain Symptoms Before Your Period Naturally (01:19:09) [Unlabeled – Skipped or Needs Label] (01:20:49) If You're 15 to 25, You Need to Know This (01:22:10) How to Treat Your Body in Each Decade After You Start Your Period (01:33:53) Yes, You Can Build Bone in Your 40s! (01:35:14) Advice to Your Daughters (01:37:41) Should You Wear a Coil or IUD? (01:41:18) A New Form of Contraceptive Pill (01:43:32) The Best Contraceptive Method (01:57:10) Wearables (02:00:21) [Unlabeled – Skipped or Needs Label] (02:02:33) The 5 Fertility Non-Negotiables (02:04:22) Should I Freeze My Eggs? (02:15:55) IVF Has Helped 13 Million People (02:21:17) What Is the Spontaneous Fertility Rate by Age? (02:24:44) PCOS and Infertility (02:25:52) How to Increase Fertility for Men (02:28:47) Why Is Pregnancy Loss Still a Taboo? (02:36:59) Should You Take Time Off During Your Period? (02:41:18) People Need to Know When Perimenopause Starts (02:42:24) Menopause (02:49:12) Check Your Mum's Menopause Age to Know Yours (02:50:44) [Unlabeled – Skipped or Needs Label] (02:57:31) The Dangers of the Year Before Menopause (02:59:04) Suicide Rates in Women (03:04:39) What Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Really For? (03:13:33) Should You Treat Menopause Symptoms? (03:25:00) How to Improve Your Sex Life and Lubrication You can follow the guests, here: Dr Mary: ◼️Instagram - https://bit.ly/4ogsgwJ ◼️The Pause Life - https://bit.ly/48rycyv ◼️You can purchase ‘The New Menopause’, here: https://amzn.to/4nUOnt5 Dr Vonda: ◼️Instagram - https://bit.ly/46SMfvR ◼️Website - https://bit.ly/4n41GGg ◼️You can purchase ‘Unbreakable’, here: https://amzn.to/4n6xVEO Dr Natalie: ◼️Instagram - https://bit.ly/4nbZFI9 ◼️YouTube - https://bit.ly/3J5fLFw ◼️Website - https://bit.ly/3W6E0pG ◼️You can pre-order ‘The Fertility Formula’, here: https://amzn.to/3KRpobk Dr Stacy: ◼️Instagram - https://bit.ly/4hcRuKm ◼️Website - https://bit.ly/47dqkhS ◼️You can purchase ‘ROAR, Revised Edition’, here: https://amzn.to/4nbjDmr The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEO Plaud - https://www.plaud.ai/pages/steven use DOAC22 for 22% off Note and NotePin Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% off.

The 4 leading powerhouses in women’s health break down urgent topics facing women today: irregular periods, PCOS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and the best diet for hormonal balance. Part 1 of this 2-part female health roundtable is focused on hormones and fertility, bringing together: Menopause specialist Dr Mary Claire Haver, longevity orthopaedic surgeon Dr Vonda Wright, fertility doctor Dr Natalie Crawford, and female physiology researcher Dr Stacy Sims. In this powerful conversation, they explain: ◼️The shocking lack of research on women’s hormones, and how it’s harming health ◼️How insulin resistance fuels hormone imbalance, irregular cycles, and infertility ◼️How coffee, fasting, and overtraining can silently disrupt your hormones ◼️The truth about cycle syncing, and why your luteal phase changes everything ◼️How stress, sleep, and muscle mass directly influence perimenopause ◼️Why birth control is not a cure, and the lifestyle tools that actually help (00:00) Intro (05:30) Why Do We Need to Have This Conversation? (10:51) Why the Female Body Is More Adapted for Endurance Exercise (12:12) Why Women's Heart Attacks Are Considered 'Atypical' (14:51) The Research Gap on Women's Health (19:14) Why Women Downplay and Gaslight Themselves About Pain (21:54) Why Don’t We Understand Hormones? (26:26) What a Normal Period Should Be Like (28:35) What Is Progesterone? (33:45) The Underlying Cause of PCOS (35:15) Developing Diabetes During Pregnancy (39:36) What Causes PCOS and How to Reduce It (47:47) The Pill Is Not the Only Help for PCOS (52:48) How Do We Know If It's a Normal Flow, Too Much, or Too Little? (57:42) How to Know If You're Experiencing Abnormal Period Pain (01:00:43) Anemia in Women and the Issues With Lab Results (01:03:58) People Suffer Silently With Endometriosis for Years (01:09:17) The Real Reason There's No Treatment for Endometriosis (01:12:27) Could We Create a Cellular Marker for Endometriosis? (01:15:22) How to Ease Pain Symptoms Before Your Period Naturally (01:19:09) [Unlabeled – Skipped or Needs Label] (01:20:49) If You're 15 to 25, You Need to Know This (01:22:10) How to Treat Your Body in Each Decade After You Start Your Period (01:33:53) Yes, You Can Build Bone in Your 40s! (01:35:14) Advice to Your Daughters (01:37:41) Should You Wear a Coil or IUD? (01:41:18) A New Form of Contraceptive Pill (01:43:32) The Best Contraceptive Method (01:57:10) Wearables (02:00:21) [Unlabeled – Skipped or Needs Label] (02:02:33) The 5 Fertility Non-Negotiables (02:04:22) Should I Freeze My Eggs? (02:15:55) IVF Has Helped 13 Million People (02:21:17) What Is the Spontaneous Fertility Rate by Age? (02:24:44) PCOS and Infertility (02:25:52) How to Increase Fertility for Men (02:28:47) Why Is Pregnancy Loss Still a Taboo? (02:36:59) Should You Take Time Off During Your Period? (02:41:18) People Need to Know When Perimenopause Starts (02:42:24) Menopause (02:49:12) Check Your Mum's Menopause Age to Know Yours (02:50:44) [Unlabeled – Skipped or Needs Label] (02:57:31) The Dangers of the Year Before Menopause (02:59:04) Suicide Rates in Women (03:04:39) What Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Really For? (03:13:33) Should You Treat Menopause Symptoms? (03:25:00) How to Improve Your Sex Life and Lubrication You can follow the guests, here: Dr Mary: ◼️Instagram - https://bit.ly/4ogsgwJ ◼️The Pause Life - https://bit.ly/48rycyv ◼️You can purchase ‘The New Menopause’, here: https://amzn.to/4nUOnt5 Dr Vonda: ◼️Instagram - https://bit.ly/46SMfvR ◼️Website - https://bit.ly/4n41GGg ◼️You can purchase ‘Unbreakable’, here: https://amzn.to/4n6xVEO Dr Natalie: ◼️Instagram - https://bit.ly/4nbZFI9 ◼️YouTube - https://bit.ly/3J5fLFw ◼️Website - https://bit.ly/3W6E0pG ◼️You can pre-order ‘The Fertility Formula’, here: https://amzn.to/3KRpobk Dr Stacy: ◼️Instagram - https://bit.ly/4hcRuKm ◼️Website - https://bit.ly/47dqkhS ◼️You can purchase ‘ROAR, Revised Edition’, here: https://amzn.to/4nbjDmr The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEO Plaud - https://www.plaud.ai/pages/steven use DOAC22 for 22% off Note and NotePin Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% off.

fullWomen's Fertility & Lifestyle Debate: Dangers Of Not Having A Period! Fasting Can Backfire For Women3694a817-751a-430f-83a5-85768ea722daThu, 16 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +000012860https://216.73.216.191/allTags Giving Up Water Read: Romans 12:17-21; Colossians 3:12-14 Alaina ran all the way home from the park and came into the kitchen out of breath. She poured a huge glass of cold water and gulped it down. A few minutes later, her sister walked in. “Why didn’t you wait for me?” Hailey asked. Alaina shrugged. “I saw you talking with Blake, so I decided to go for a run.” Hailey sighed. “Are you still mad at him for what he did last month?” “He tripped me on purpose and made me get a big scratch on my face on picture day!” Alaina exclaimed. “But he apologized,” Hailey reminded her. “He’s having a birthday party at his house this weekend and told me to invite you.” “I’m not going!” Alaina said firmly. “Not after what he did.” Dad walked into the kitchen and poured himself a glass of water. “Not going where?” he asked. “To Blake’s birthday party,” said Hailey. “Alaina’s still mad at him for tripping her over a month ago.” Just then a fly landed on the rim of Dad’s glass. “Ew!” said Dad. He poured the rest of the water in the sink. “I’ll teach that fly to try swimming in my water. I’m never drinking water again!” Alaina stared at her dad, puzzled. “Dad, it’s just a little fly! And besides, you have to drink water—your body can’t survive without it.” “So giving up water would hurt me more than the fly?” Dad asked. Alaina rolled her eyes. “Of course it would!” “Well, it sounds to me like you’re trying to get back at Blake for what he did to you, but you’re just going to end up hurting yourself a lot more,” said Dad. “That’s what happens when we hold on to bitterness and anger—we hurt ourselves more than anyone else. I know that what Blake did was wrong, but he said he was sorry. Jesus tells us to forgive others because He forgave us, and He promises to help us do that.” Dad grinned. “Besides, you don’t really want to be stuck at home with me while your sister and friends are having fun at Blake’s party, do you?” Alaina sighed. “Okay, Dad. Maybe it’s time I finally forgive him.” –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Are you trying to get back at someone by refusing to forgive them? It’s normal to feel angry when someone hurts you, and sometimes forgiveness takes time. But don’t hold on to feelings that hurt both you and others. If you trust in Jesus, He’s forgiven you for all the wrong things you’ve done, and He wants you to forgive others. Trust Him to help you let go of your bitter, angry feelings and forgive. Today's Key Verse: Don’t be angry with each other, but forgive each other…Forgive others because the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Let go of bitterness and forgive

Read: Romans 12:17-21; Colossians 3:12-14 Alaina ran all the way home from the park and came into the kitchen out of breath. She poured a huge glass of cold water and gulped it down. A few minutes later, her sister walked in. “Why didn’t you wait for me?” Hailey asked. Alaina shrugged. “I saw you talking with Blake, so I decided to go for a run.” Hailey sighed. “Are you still mad at him for what he did last month?” “He tripped me on purpose and made me get a big scratch on my face on picture day!” Alaina exclaimed. “But he apologized,” Hailey reminded her. “He’s having a birthday party at his house this weekend and told me to invite you.” “I’m not going!” Alaina said firmly. “Not after what he did.” Dad walked into the kitchen and poured himself a glass of water. “Not going where?” he asked. “To Blake’s birthday party,” said Hailey. “Alaina’s still mad at him for tripping her over a month ago.” Just then a fly landed on the rim of Dad’s glass. “Ew!” said Dad. He poured the rest of the water in the sink. “I’ll teach that fly to try swimming in my water. I’m never drinking water again!” Alaina stared at her dad, puzzled. “Dad, it’s just a little fly! And besides, you have to drink water—your body can’t survive without it.” “So giving up water would hurt me more than the fly?” Dad asked. Alaina rolled her eyes. “Of course it would!” “Well, it sounds to me like you’re trying to get back at Blake for what he did to you, but you’re just going to end up hurting yourself a lot more,” said Dad. “That’s what happens when we hold on to bitterness and anger—we hurt ourselves more than anyone else. I know that what Blake did was wrong, but he said he was sorry. Jesus tells us to forgive others because He forgave us, and He promises to help us do that.” Dad grinned. “Besides, you don’t really want to be stuck at home with me while your sister and friends are having fun at Blake’s party, do you?” Alaina sighed. “Okay, Dad. Maybe it’s time I finally forgive him.” –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Are you trying to get back at someone by refusing to forgive them? It’s normal to feel angry when someone hurts you, and sometimes forgiveness takes time. But don’t hold on to feelings that hurt both you and others. If you trust in Jesus, He’s forgiven you for all the wrong things you’ve done, and He wants you to forgive others. Trust Him to help you let go of your bitter, angry feelings and forgive. Today's Key Verse: Don’t be angry with each other, but forgive each other…Forgive others because the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 (ERV) Today's Key Thought: Let go of bitterness and forgive

Giving Up Water 12ba2e93-a0cd-4af5-9a16-f081b0023831Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Family, Society, and the Kingdom (2025) While family is important, the Catechism states, “The first vocation of the Christian is to follow Jesus.” This means that parents should support Christ&#39;s call for their children. Fr. Mike explains that when we deny Jesus or his teachings for the sake of our families, we are making an idol of the family. We also learn the duties of civil authorities. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2232-2237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

While family is important, the Catechism states, “The first vocation of the Christian is to follow Jesus.” This means that parents should support Christ&#39;s call for their children. Fr. Mike explains that when we deny Jesus or his teachings for the sake of our families, we are making an idol of the family. We also learn the duties of civil authorities. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2232-2237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 289: Family, Society, and the Kingdom (2025)5d841156-f2ed-4941-8a8d-5b8659591baeThu, 16 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Wise Influences (2025) Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 289: Wise Influences (2025)009f1248-6262-41f1-abfd-529fea02a4a2Thu, 16 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Right Move Read: Isaiah 55:8-9; Romans 8:28-29 “What do you want first, the bad news or the good news?” Mom asked when Morgan got home from school. “The bad news, I guess.” Morgan knew that when Mom played bad news/good news, the news was never terribly bad. “Dad’s job is now transferring to Dalton instead of Briggs,” Mom said. “Dalton? But we already found a nice house in Briggs!” Morgan sighed. “What’s the good news?” “Dalton isn’t as far from here as Briggs, so you and your friends from school can get together more often.” “Well, that is good news, but I still wish we didn’t have to move at all.” Morgan stood up. “I’m going to check on Trixie and her kittens.” Soon Morgan was back. “Mom, Trixie moved her kittens again. She put them back in my room under my bed. I wish they could stay there.” “I know, but that isn’t a good place for them,” said Mom. “It’s too busy with you and your friends coming in and out so often. The kittens are better off in the laundry room.” “Yeah, I guess so. I’ll move them back.” After she moved the kittens, Morgan returned to the kitchen. “I shut the door to my room so Trixie won’t be able to move the kittens there again.” “Good idea,” said Mom. “Did you explain to Trixie that you have a good reason for shutting her out? And that she and her kittens are better off where you put them?” Morgan laughed. “It’s too bad she can’t understand that, right?” “Trixie is just like us,” Mom said. “We thought that the best place for us to live was right here. We expected to stay here a long time, but God has apparently shut the door on that idea.” “And He probably has a good reason too, huh?” said Morgan. Mom nodded. “Even though we don’t understand, we can trust His promise to work everything out for good. He loves us more than we can imagine—so much that He sent Jesus to die for us. We can trust Him to use this move to help us grow in our relationship with Him.” Morgan smiled. “Okay, Mom. Now that the kittens are out of my room, I’m going to do some packing.” –Katherine R. Adams How about you? Have you experienced disappointing changes in your plans? Sometimes change is hard to accept, but God only wants what’s best for you. Trust Him even when things don’t go the way you wish they would. Remember that Jesus loves you so much He died to save you. He will be with you and help you through difficulties you don’t understand. Today's Key Verse: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. Romans 8:28 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God knows what’s best

Read: Isaiah 55:8-9; Romans 8:28-29 “What do you want first, the bad news or the good news?” Mom asked when Morgan got home from school. “The bad news, I guess.” Morgan knew that when Mom played bad news/good news, the news was never terribly bad. “Dad’s job is now transferring to Dalton instead of Briggs,” Mom said. “Dalton? But we already found a nice house in Briggs!” Morgan sighed. “What’s the good news?” “Dalton isn’t as far from here as Briggs, so you and your friends from school can get together more often.” “Well, that is good news, but I still wish we didn’t have to move at all.” Morgan stood up. “I’m going to check on Trixie and her kittens.” Soon Morgan was back. “Mom, Trixie moved her kittens again. She put them back in my room under my bed. I wish they could stay there.” “I know, but that isn’t a good place for them,” said Mom. “It’s too busy with you and your friends coming in and out so often. The kittens are better off in the laundry room.” “Yeah, I guess so. I’ll move them back.” After she moved the kittens, Morgan returned to the kitchen. “I shut the door to my room so Trixie won’t be able to move the kittens there again.” “Good idea,” said Mom. “Did you explain to Trixie that you have a good reason for shutting her out? And that she and her kittens are better off where you put them?” Morgan laughed. “It’s too bad she can’t understand that, right?” “Trixie is just like us,” Mom said. “We thought that the best place for us to live was right here. We expected to stay here a long time, but God has apparently shut the door on that idea.” “And He probably has a good reason too, huh?” said Morgan. Mom nodded. “Even though we don’t understand, we can trust His promise to work everything out for good. He loves us more than we can imagine—so much that He sent Jesus to die for us. We can trust Him to use this move to help us grow in our relationship with Him.” Morgan smiled. “Okay, Mom. Now that the kittens are out of my room, I’m going to do some packing.” –Katherine R. Adams How about you? Have you experienced disappointing changes in your plans? Sometimes change is hard to accept, but God only wants what’s best for you. Trust Him even when things don’t go the way you wish they would. Remember that Jesus loves you so much He died to save you. He will be with you and help you through difficulties you don’t understand. Today's Key Verse: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. Romans 8:28 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God knows what’s best

The Right Move 65aed031-23c6-4460-999f-bf68c2ca1c43Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#390: Elohim, the Mighty Creator- The Names of God – Part 2:Genesis 1 & 2: 1-2 In today’s episode, we continue our series The Names of God by learning about the special name Elohim. This Hebrew word means Mighty One, Strong One. Did you know that the very first verse of the Bible begins with this name? We’ll walk through Genesis 1 and 2, hearing again and again how Elohim spoke the universe into existence—light, sky, land, plants, stars, animals, and people—out of nothing at all. As we listen, we’ll discover that Elohim is not only powerful enough to create the heavens and the earth, but also powerful enough to care for you. When you see the stars at night or enjoy petting your dog remember: our God, Elohim, is the Creator of everything—and He calls you precious. 🎁 Join the team: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kbspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan I also have Kids Bible Stories Bedtime & Kids Bible Stories Espanol now available, FREE, wherever you get your podcasts!  -------------------- Interested in advertising on the show? ⁠⁠⁠Learn more here

Genesis 1 & 2: 1-2 In today’s episode, we continue our series The Names of God by learning about the special name Elohim. This Hebrew word means Mighty One, Strong One. Did you know that the very first verse of the Bible begins with this name? We’ll walk through Genesis 1 and 2, hearing again and again how Elohim spoke the universe into existence—light, sky, land, plants, stars, animals, and people—out of nothing at all. As we listen, we’ll discover that Elohim is not only powerful enough to create the heavens and the earth, but also powerful enough to care for you. When you see the stars at night or enjoy petting your dog remember: our God, Elohim, is the Creator of everything—and He calls you precious. 🎁 Join the team: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kbspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan I also have Kids Bible Stories Bedtime & Kids Bible Stories Espanol now available, FREE, wherever you get your podcasts!  -------------------- Interested in advertising on the show? ⁠⁠⁠Learn more here

full#390: Elohim, the Mighty Creator- The Names of God – Part 2:1d646983-4055-44b0-8f13-384ef13a57c2Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000973https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2025) Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2025)632b7531-16f7-429e-8cb4-88f52d65b5d1Wed, 15 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: The Duties of Parents (2025) Being a parent is far more than just having kids. As the Catechism reminds us, the fruitfulness of married love extends to the moral and spiritual education of a couple’s children. Parents are the primary educators of their children, especially in the ways of virtue and prayer. Fr. Mike reminds us that it is also parents&#39; privilege to evangelize their children. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2221-2231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Being a parent is far more than just having kids. As the Catechism reminds us, the fruitfulness of married love extends to the moral and spiritual education of a couple’s children. Parents are the primary educators of their children, especially in the ways of virtue and prayer. Fr. Mike reminds us that it is also parents&#39; privilege to evangelize their children. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2221-2231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 288: The Duties of Parents (2025)b5034a06-702e-465e-9cd4-ed0cdfe3a866Wed, 15 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Two New Hearts Read: Psalm 51:10-17; Ezekiel 36:26-27 Aunt Dee must be here! Qian thought when he saw a blue mini van parked in their driveway. Maybe she brought Grandma home from the hospital—the doctor said she might come home today. Grandma had been very sick, but she’d had an amazing operation. She’d been given a heart transplant—her diseased heart was removed and a different one was put inside her body. Now she was doing much better. Qian rushed into the house. “Grandma!” he called when he saw her sitting in the living room. She looked pleased to see him. Hugging her gently, Qian asked, “Do you feel better, Grandma?” “Yes, I do, Qian. I was just thanking the Lord for both of my new hearts.” Grandma’s eyes sparkled as they often did when she was happy. “But Grandma,” said Qian, “you just got one new heart.” “I got one new heart in the hospital,” said Grandma. “But I got my first new heart when I was about your age.” “You did? I didn’t know that! Was your heart bad then too?” Grandma smiled. “We often use the word heart to describe our innermost being,” she explained. “And yes, my heart—that innermost part of me—was full of sin. When I asked Jesus to come into my life and take away my sin, it was as if He gave me a new heart—He changed my thoughts, feelings, and desires. After that, I wanted to do things that would help me get to know Jesus better and show others who He is.” Grandma paused, letting Qian think about what she had just said. Then she patted his hand. “I’m thankful for the heart the doctors gave me, but I’m even more thankful to Jesus for saving me from sin and giving me a new spiritual heart.” Qian nodded. “I have a new spiritual heart too, don’t I?” “You do if you trust Jesus as your Savior,” Grandma told him. “Do you?” Qian nodded again. “Yes, I do, Grandma,” he said with a grin. “We both have new hearts.” –Esther M. Bailey How about you? Do you have a new heart? Getting a new heart means that God will change your inner being when you trust Jesus to save you from sin. You’ll start wanting to do what God wants more and more because the Holy Spirit will begin changing your desires. Have you trusted Jesus as your Savior? Don’t wait. Trust in Him right now! (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you. Ezekiel 36:26 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Get a new heart from Jesus

Read: Psalm 51:10-17; Ezekiel 36:26-27 Aunt Dee must be here! Qian thought when he saw a blue mini van parked in their driveway. Maybe she brought Grandma home from the hospital—the doctor said she might come home today. Grandma had been very sick, but she’d had an amazing operation. She’d been given a heart transplant—her diseased heart was removed and a different one was put inside her body. Now she was doing much better. Qian rushed into the house. “Grandma!” he called when he saw her sitting in the living room. She looked pleased to see him. Hugging her gently, Qian asked, “Do you feel better, Grandma?” “Yes, I do, Qian. I was just thanking the Lord for both of my new hearts.” Grandma’s eyes sparkled as they often did when she was happy. “But Grandma,” said Qian, “you just got one new heart.” “I got one new heart in the hospital,” said Grandma. “But I got my first new heart when I was about your age.” “You did? I didn’t know that! Was your heart bad then too?” Grandma smiled. “We often use the word heart to describe our innermost being,” she explained. “And yes, my heart—that innermost part of me—was full of sin. When I asked Jesus to come into my life and take away my sin, it was as if He gave me a new heart—He changed my thoughts, feelings, and desires. After that, I wanted to do things that would help me get to know Jesus better and show others who He is.” Grandma paused, letting Qian think about what she had just said. Then she patted his hand. “I’m thankful for the heart the doctors gave me, but I’m even more thankful to Jesus for saving me from sin and giving me a new spiritual heart.” Qian nodded. “I have a new spiritual heart too, don’t I?” “You do if you trust Jesus as your Savior,” Grandma told him. “Do you?” Qian nodded again. “Yes, I do, Grandma,” he said with a grin. “We both have new hearts.” –Esther M. Bailey How about you? Do you have a new heart? Getting a new heart means that God will change your inner being when you trust Jesus to save you from sin. You’ll start wanting to do what God wants more and more because the Holy Spirit will begin changing your desires. Have you trusted Jesus as your Savior? Don’t wait. Trust in Him right now! (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you. Ezekiel 36:26 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Get a new heart from Jesus

Two New Hearts 44d0a004-4a17-4077-8dba-4c84303948b5Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2025) Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2025)e5d6fb23-3c2e-4220-b01f-7a810364ccb8Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: The Gratitude of Children (2025) Gratitude is the proper response of children toward their parents. Out of this gratitude comes respect. When we are children at home, this respect includes “true docility and obedience.” Fr. Mike emphasizes respect for parents doesn’t expire when we leave home as adults. Grown children are responsible for caring for and supporting their parents in their old age. As Fr. Mike stresses, this can be the simple but often overlooked phone call to mom or dad. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2214-2220. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Gratitude is the proper response of children toward their parents. Out of this gratitude comes respect. When we are children at home, this respect includes “true docility and obedience.” Fr. Mike emphasizes respect for parents doesn’t expire when we leave home as adults. Grown children are responsible for caring for and supporting their parents in their old age. As Fr. Mike stresses, this can be the simple but often overlooked phone call to mom or dad. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2214-2220. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 287: The Gratitude of Children (2025)4e630225-8329-4437-a15b-3f21c9947d82Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags260 - Careful Marital Conflict is CriticalMarriage is hard - but we often do a lot to make it worse. So often we throw bricks up on top of our crosses then complain about how heavy it is. The way to address these difficulties is hard for all of us - but not always in the same way. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I talk about how to handle conflict in a marriage. So many people avoid it entirely, while others approach conflict like Thor spinning his hammer. Balance is always found in the middle. I give you practical ways to enter into conflict without making things worse Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

Marriage is hard - but we often do a lot to make it worse. So often we throw bricks up on top of our crosses then complain about how heavy it is. The way to address these difficulties is hard for all of us - but not always in the same way. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I talk about how to handle conflict in a marriage. So many people avoid it entirely, while others approach conflict like Thor spinning his hammer. Balance is always found in the middle. I give you practical ways to enter into conflict without making things worse Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full260 - Careful Marital Conflict is Criticala2836de1-d3df-4fda-8be5-c61f48213fc4Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNeil deGrasse Tyson: The Brutal Truth About Astrology! Our Breath Contains Molecules Jesus Inhaled!Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson, world-renowned astrophysicist, breaks down the universe, space, black holes, and the Big Bang, uncovering how Elon Musk, AI, SpaceX, and NASA are defining the future of humanity.  As a science communicator, Neil is the host of StarTalk podcast, which covers science, pop culture and comedy. He is also the bestselling author of several books, such as ‘Astrophysics for People in a Hurry’ and the newly revised ‘Just Visiting this Planet: More Cosmic Quandaries from Dr. Tyson’s inbox’.  In this explosive conversation, he explains:  ◼️80% of Gen Z believe the stars control their life ◼️The dangerous lie we believe about life’s purpose, and what to do instead ◼️Why you have 20% of the same DNA as a banana ◼️Why AI’s real danger isn’t what Hollywood warned you about ◼️Why simulation theory might explain every disaster on Earth (00:00) Intro (02:43) The Big Questions About the Universe and Our Existence (10:55) Why We're Not Good at Feeling Oneness With Others (15:48) Has Science Shaped Your Beliefs About Religion? (20:15) Did Humans Evolve to Believe in Something? (25:00) Changing the Way We See the Universe (30:32) Did the Loss of Your Parents Change Your Views? (35:05) Do We Live in a Simulation? (40:05) Do We Have Free Will in Our Society? (43:44) Will We Be Able to Extend Our Lives Soon? (45:57) What Happens When We Extend Everyone's Lives? (48:57) Neil deGrasse Tyson on AI (53:28) Will We Travel to Mars in Our Lifetime? (1:00:01) How Long and How Far Is It to Mars? (1:02:43) Ads (1:04:13) What Would Happen If the Earth Got Swallowed by a Black Hole? (1:07:51) Could the Sun Become a Black Hole? (1:09:06) What Happens If the Sun Freezes? (1:10:37) Every Breath You Take Contains the History of the Universe (1:15:25) Is the Universe Infinite? (1:16:34) Do Aliens Exist? (1:19:37) Why Do You Think Aliens Exist? (1:25:38) The Physics Error in *The Matrix* (1:28:22) Ads (1:30:26) The Questions We Dream Of (1:33:26) Should We Argue About Meaning? (1:37:18) Are Horoscopes Really a Thing? (1:42:15) Are You Happier If You Believe in God? (1:46:54) What's the Biggest Advice You Have for Me? (1:51:32) What Do You Think of America Right Now? (1:57:25) Do You Have Any Regrets? Follow Neil: X - https://bit.ly/47m0sAz Instagram - https://bit.ly/48E3kuT  Facebook - https://bit.ly/48VGmiL TikTok - https://bit.ly/46Y1na6 UK - You can pre-order Neil’s revised book, ‘Just Visiting This Planet: Merlin Answers More Questions about Everything under the Sun, Moon and Stars’, here: https://amzn.to/43cbEhB  US - You can pre-order Neil’s revised book, ‘Just Visiting This Planet: Merlin Answers More Questions about Everything under the Sun, Moon and Stars’, here: https://amzn.to/3Wxvsbq  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett                                                      KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson, world-renowned astrophysicist, breaks down the universe, space, black holes, and the Big Bang, uncovering how Elon Musk, AI, SpaceX, and NASA are defining the future of humanity.  As a science communicator, Neil is the host of StarTalk podcast, which covers science, pop culture and comedy. He is also the bestselling author of several books, such as ‘Astrophysics for People in a Hurry’ and the newly revised ‘Just Visiting this Planet: More Cosmic Quandaries from Dr. Tyson’s inbox’.  In this explosive conversation, he explains:  ◼️80% of Gen Z believe the stars control their life ◼️The dangerous lie we believe about life’s purpose, and what to do instead ◼️Why you have 20% of the same DNA as a banana ◼️Why AI’s real danger isn’t what Hollywood warned you about ◼️Why simulation theory might explain every disaster on Earth (00:00) Intro (02:43) The Big Questions About the Universe and Our Existence (10:55) Why We're Not Good at Feeling Oneness With Others (15:48) Has Science Shaped Your Beliefs About Religion? (20:15) Did Humans Evolve to Believe in Something? (25:00) Changing the Way We See the Universe (30:32) Did the Loss of Your Parents Change Your Views? (35:05) Do We Live in a Simulation? (40:05) Do We Have Free Will in Our Society? (43:44) Will We Be Able to Extend Our Lives Soon? (45:57) What Happens When We Extend Everyone's Lives? (48:57) Neil deGrasse Tyson on AI (53:28) Will We Travel to Mars in Our Lifetime? (1:00:01) How Long and How Far Is It to Mars? (1:02:43) Ads (1:04:13) What Would Happen If the Earth Got Swallowed by a Black Hole? (1:07:51) Could the Sun Become a Black Hole? (1:09:06) What Happens If the Sun Freezes? (1:10:37) Every Breath You Take Contains the History of the Universe (1:15:25) Is the Universe Infinite? (1:16:34) Do Aliens Exist? (1:19:37) Why Do You Think Aliens Exist? (1:25:38) The Physics Error in *The Matrix* (1:28:22) Ads (1:30:26) The Questions We Dream Of (1:33:26) Should We Argue About Meaning? (1:37:18) Are Horoscopes Really a Thing? (1:42:15) Are You Happier If You Believe in God? (1:46:54) What's the Biggest Advice You Have for Me? (1:51:32) What Do You Think of America Right Now? (1:57:25) Do You Have Any Regrets? Follow Neil: X - https://bit.ly/47m0sAz Instagram - https://bit.ly/48E3kuT  Facebook - https://bit.ly/48VGmiL TikTok - https://bit.ly/46Y1na6 UK - You can pre-order Neil’s revised book, ‘Just Visiting This Planet: Merlin Answers More Questions about Everything under the Sun, Moon and Stars’, here: https://amzn.to/43cbEhB  US - You can pre-order Neil’s revised book, ‘Just Visiting This Planet: Merlin Answers More Questions about Everything under the Sun, Moon and Stars’, here: https://amzn.to/3Wxvsbq  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett                                                      KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

fullNeil deGrasse Tyson: The Brutal Truth About Astrology! Our Breath Contains Molecules Jesus Inhaled!c885456a-d3bc-4e1e-8f6e-b8e2a7f0b629Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +00007569https://216.73.216.191/allTags Blind as a Bat Read: Hebrews 11:1-3; 1 John 5:4-5 “Look out!” said Benjamin as his sister stumbled over a chair. “You must be blind as a bat if you didn’t see that chair, Eliza!” Eliza huffed as she righted the chair. “Bats aren’t blind!” she said. “Yes, they are,” said Benjamin. “They find their way around by listening to sound waves instead of by seeing things with their eyes.” “Yes, but they can see,” said Eliza. “They just don’t see very well, so they rely on their ears to get around.” “Eliza’s right,” Dad said. “The phrase ‘blind as a bat’ is an expression people use, but bats aren’t actually blind.” “My teacher said they fly at night and make squeaky, high-pitched sounds and then listen for the echoes,” said Benjamin. “The amount of time it takes for the sound waves to bounce off something and echo back tells the bat how far away the object is.” “Very good!” said Dad. “And did you know that, like bats, we should depend on more than just what we can see?” “You mean we should use our ears?” asked Eliza. “Like how a train whistle warns us that a train is nearby?” “Well, yes,” said Dad, “but I was thinking of something even more important than eyes or ears. What we need is faith—faith in Jesus, who’s in control of everything even though we can’t see Him. Some people refer to it as ‘blind faith,’ but it’s not blind at all. It’s faith in a living God who loves us, died for us, and promises to help us and guide us.” Eliza grinned. “Just like bats! Bats aren’t really blind—they just depend on something better than what they can see to guide them.” “Exactly,” said Dad. “Bats depend on their ears to help them fly safely at night, and we need to depend on Jesus to keep us safe—even during the dark times of our lives when we don’t understand why things happen or what God’s plan is. At times like that, we can rest in our faith that Jesus has given us eternal life and will always be with us.” “So I guess we’re like bats because we rely on something better than what we can see,” said Benjamin. “Right,” said Eliza. “We rely on Jesus!” –Tanya Ferdinandusz How about you? Do you have faith in Jesus? The things you can see that make you feel secure—food, shelter, possessions, even friends and family—can only go so far. People make mistakes, and the things you have can’t help you when bad things happen. Only Jesus can give you eternal security. Though you can’t see Him, He cares about you and will always be with you, even in difficult times. Live by faith and trust Him to guide you day by day. Today's Key Verse: We walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Live by faith

Read: Hebrews 11:1-3; 1 John 5:4-5 “Look out!” said Benjamin as his sister stumbled over a chair. “You must be blind as a bat if you didn’t see that chair, Eliza!” Eliza huffed as she righted the chair. “Bats aren’t blind!” she said. “Yes, they are,” said Benjamin. “They find their way around by listening to sound waves instead of by seeing things with their eyes.” “Yes, but they can see,” said Eliza. “They just don’t see very well, so they rely on their ears to get around.” “Eliza’s right,” Dad said. “The phrase ‘blind as a bat’ is an expression people use, but bats aren’t actually blind.” “My teacher said they fly at night and make squeaky, high-pitched sounds and then listen for the echoes,” said Benjamin. “The amount of time it takes for the sound waves to bounce off something and echo back tells the bat how far away the object is.” “Very good!” said Dad. “And did you know that, like bats, we should depend on more than just what we can see?” “You mean we should use our ears?” asked Eliza. “Like how a train whistle warns us that a train is nearby?” “Well, yes,” said Dad, “but I was thinking of something even more important than eyes or ears. What we need is faith—faith in Jesus, who’s in control of everything even though we can’t see Him. Some people refer to it as ‘blind faith,’ but it’s not blind at all. It’s faith in a living God who loves us, died for us, and promises to help us and guide us.” Eliza grinned. “Just like bats! Bats aren’t really blind—they just depend on something better than what they can see to guide them.” “Exactly,” said Dad. “Bats depend on their ears to help them fly safely at night, and we need to depend on Jesus to keep us safe—even during the dark times of our lives when we don’t understand why things happen or what God’s plan is. At times like that, we can rest in our faith that Jesus has given us eternal life and will always be with us.” “So I guess we’re like bats because we rely on something better than what we can see,” said Benjamin. “Right,” said Eliza. “We rely on Jesus!” –Tanya Ferdinandusz How about you? Do you have faith in Jesus? The things you can see that make you feel secure—food, shelter, possessions, even friends and family—can only go so far. People make mistakes, and the things you have can’t help you when bad things happen. Only Jesus can give you eternal security. Though you can’t see Him, He cares about you and will always be with you, even in difficult times. Live by faith and trust Him to guide you day by day. Today's Key Verse: We walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Live by faith

Blind as a Bat 1d0569e8-a37a-4e8e-9f02-fd5d7606e9f5Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2025) Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2025)56bca51a-d43e-4b0f-8da9-198cdb67af0cMon, 13 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Family and Society (2025) The family is the foundational element of society. Fr. Mike explains how families initiate us into societal life and act as the foundation of freedom and community. Because of its indispensable importance, we learn that civil authorities are responsible for supporting and honoring the family. Familial relationships also enlighten those found in society; we see our neighbor not as an anonymous individual but as “someone.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2207-2213. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The family is the foundational element of society. Fr. Mike explains how families initiate us into societal life and act as the foundation of freedom and community. Because of its indispensable importance, we learn that civil authorities are responsible for supporting and honoring the family. Familial relationships also enlighten those found in society; we see our neighbor not as an anonymous individual but as “someone.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2207-2213. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 286: The Family and Society (2025)6f0312fe-a75b-4fdc-a369-3dd22300cd37Mon, 13 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Planting Seeds Read: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 “We can make applesauce, apple dumplings, apple strudel, apple pies, apple butter…” Hannah’s voice trailed off as she lugged a basket of apples into the kitchen. “Sounds like you’ve got big plans for all these apples we picked,” said Aunt Maria. She took some of the apples from Hannah’s basket. “We’ll make a batch or two of applesauce and freeze some of it. Would you like to start peeling apples?” “Okay,” said Hannah. She got out a peeler and some bowls and started working. “How many do we need to do?” she asked after a while. “It will take forever to peel all these and take the cores out.” Aunt Maria laughed. “I don’t think it will take that long.” She looked down at the apple she was peeling. “Have you ever wondered how many apples could come from just one of these seeds?” Hannah shrugged. “Lots and lots, I guess.” She grinned. “Just think, if one seed grew into a tree and produced a crop of apples, and if each seed from each of those apples grew into another tree and each of those trees produced a crop of apples, and each seed from each of those apples grew into a tree and—” Aunt Maria rolled her eyes. “You’re making me tired! That story could go on for a very long time—but that’s an interesting thought. I’m sure the numbers would get beyond what we could count.” She removed the core from an apple and held it up so Hannah could see the seeds. “Here’s another interesting thought. If I plant just one seed for Jesus—if I tell someone about Him or treat them with the same kindness He would show them—who knows what He could do with it? Who knows how many people He might reach through my small effort? It’s easy to forget that all I need to do is plant—God is the one who makes everything grow.” As she was speaking, Uncle Matt walked in. “That’s right,” he said, “and I’m very thankful He made these apples grow!” He grinned. “Now, who will volunteer to make me an apple pie?” Hannah laughed. “Aunt Maria and I will make you one—but only if you help us peel more apples!” –Katherine Chapman How about you? Are you planting seeds for Jesus? Do you tell others about Him and show them His love? God can use any word or deed to make a difference in countless people’s lives—and He wants to work through you! Start planting seeds in other people’s hearts through your words and actions today and trust God to make those seeds grow. Today's Key Verse: I planted the seed in your hearts…but it was God who made it grow. 1 Corinthians 3:6 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Plant seeds for Jesus

Read: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 “We can make applesauce, apple dumplings, apple strudel, apple pies, apple butter…” Hannah’s voice trailed off as she lugged a basket of apples into the kitchen. “Sounds like you’ve got big plans for all these apples we picked,” said Aunt Maria. She took some of the apples from Hannah’s basket. “We’ll make a batch or two of applesauce and freeze some of it. Would you like to start peeling apples?” “Okay,” said Hannah. She got out a peeler and some bowls and started working. “How many do we need to do?” she asked after a while. “It will take forever to peel all these and take the cores out.” Aunt Maria laughed. “I don’t think it will take that long.” She looked down at the apple she was peeling. “Have you ever wondered how many apples could come from just one of these seeds?” Hannah shrugged. “Lots and lots, I guess.” She grinned. “Just think, if one seed grew into a tree and produced a crop of apples, and if each seed from each of those apples grew into another tree and each of those trees produced a crop of apples, and each seed from each of those apples grew into a tree and—” Aunt Maria rolled her eyes. “You’re making me tired! That story could go on for a very long time—but that’s an interesting thought. I’m sure the numbers would get beyond what we could count.” She removed the core from an apple and held it up so Hannah could see the seeds. “Here’s another interesting thought. If I plant just one seed for Jesus—if I tell someone about Him or treat them with the same kindness He would show them—who knows what He could do with it? Who knows how many people He might reach through my small effort? It’s easy to forget that all I need to do is plant—God is the one who makes everything grow.” As she was speaking, Uncle Matt walked in. “That’s right,” he said, “and I’m very thankful He made these apples grow!” He grinned. “Now, who will volunteer to make me an apple pie?” Hannah laughed. “Aunt Maria and I will make you one—but only if you help us peel more apples!” –Katherine Chapman How about you? Are you planting seeds for Jesus? Do you tell others about Him and show them His love? God can use any word or deed to make a difference in countless people’s lives—and He wants to work through you! Start planting seeds in other people’s hearts through your words and actions today and trust God to make those seeds grow. Today's Key Verse: I planted the seed in your hearts…but it was God who made it grow. 1 Corinthians 3:6 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Plant seeds for Jesus

Planting Seeds c142d713-43ba-4e88-8e2b-3aeebcd4ec8eSun, 12 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2025) In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2025)dfddd563-f4df-4b5e-8062-f7143f32b525Sun, 12 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: The Nature of the Family (2025) In learning the core and fundamental definition of the family, we read today that a family is formed by a “man and a woman united in marriage, together with their children.” The Christian family is a communion of faith, hope, and love and an image of the Trinity. Fr. Mike shares how important he believes friendship and family are in spreading the Good News of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2201-2206. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In learning the core and fundamental definition of the family, we read today that a family is formed by a “man and a woman united in marriage, together with their children.” The Christian family is a communion of faith, hope, and love and an image of the Trinity. Fr. Mike shares how important he believes friendship and family are in spreading the Good News of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2201-2206. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 285: The Nature of the Family (2025)913cc9b3-218a-42e0-be16-39e1307ed3fdSun, 12 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/12/25 Two Mule Loads Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Break the cycle and build your life on a relationship with the God who saved your life. We often find ourselves in the same cycle as many people in the Bible: We find ourselves in desperate need, we cry out to God, He answers, we thank Him...and then we forget. There is a way to break this cycle and build our lives on a relationship with the God who saved our lives. Mass Readings from October 12, 2025: 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-42 Timothy 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Break the cycle and build your life on a relationship with the God who saved your life. We often find ourselves in the same cycle as many people in the Bible: We find ourselves in desperate need, we cry out to God, He answers, we thank Him...and then we forget. There is a way to break this cycle and build our lives on a relationship with the God who saved our lives. Mass Readings from October 12, 2025: 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-42 Timothy 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19

full10/12/25 Two Mule Loads18cfa78a-c9f2-4c9c-82ac-cde0b45e45f0Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags By the Book Read: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 “This isn’t working!” said Lucas. “Josiah is really good at math, and today he showed me how to do these math problems, but I still can’t figure them out.” Mom walked to the table where Lucas was doing his homework. “Doesn’t your textbook tell you how to do them? Let’s take a look at it to make sure Josiah gave you the right information.” “Okay,” said Lucas. He opened the book and found the chapter they were studying. “All right,” said Mom. “Now try it one more time. Follow these directions step by step.” She pointed to the instructions listed in the textbook. Lucas started again. “Now it’s working!” he said a little later. “Josiah left out a step when he told me how to do these. Thanks for helping me, Mom.” That evening, Dad asked Lucas to read their family devotional out loud. “Read the Bible passage first,” he said, “and then the story.” “But some of the words in the Bible are too hard for me, and I don’t know what a lot of the verses mean anyway,” said Lucas. “Can’t I just read the story?” “The stories help us understand the Bible passage, but they’re not God’s Word,” said Dad. “We need to read the Bible to hear God’s truth and direction for our lives and trust Him to use His Word to make us more like Jesus. Mom and I will help you with any hard words.” Mom nodded. “Lucas, think about what happened when you were doing your homework today. You couldn’t get the correct answer going by Josiah’s directions, could you? They were missing a step, right?” “Right,” said Lucas. “But when I read the book, I got it.” “Exactly,” said Mom. “I’m sure Josiah meant to teach you how to do it the right way, but people make mistakes. That’s why we need to read God’s Word for ourselves.” “That’s right,” said Dad. “It’s important to listen to others who can help us understand what the Bible says, but we also need to read it ourselves to know what they say is true. God speaks to us through His Word, and He doesn’t make mistakes.” Lucas flipped through the Bible’s pages. “Okay, I found the verses for tonight, and I’m ready to read.” –Shelley L. Russwurm How about you? Do you find the Bible hard to read? Are some of the words difficult for you to understand? Keep on reading anyway! As you get older, it will become easier for you to read and understand. You can ask parents, teachers, and pastors to help explain what some of the verses mean. Above all, trust God to help you understand the truth of His Word and use it to make you more like Jesus. Today's Key Verse: All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true…It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Read God’s Word

Read: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 “This isn’t working!” said Lucas. “Josiah is really good at math, and today he showed me how to do these math problems, but I still can’t figure them out.” Mom walked to the table where Lucas was doing his homework. “Doesn’t your textbook tell you how to do them? Let’s take a look at it to make sure Josiah gave you the right information.” “Okay,” said Lucas. He opened the book and found the chapter they were studying. “All right,” said Mom. “Now try it one more time. Follow these directions step by step.” She pointed to the instructions listed in the textbook. Lucas started again. “Now it’s working!” he said a little later. “Josiah left out a step when he told me how to do these. Thanks for helping me, Mom.” That evening, Dad asked Lucas to read their family devotional out loud. “Read the Bible passage first,” he said, “and then the story.” “But some of the words in the Bible are too hard for me, and I don’t know what a lot of the verses mean anyway,” said Lucas. “Can’t I just read the story?” “The stories help us understand the Bible passage, but they’re not God’s Word,” said Dad. “We need to read the Bible to hear God’s truth and direction for our lives and trust Him to use His Word to make us more like Jesus. Mom and I will help you with any hard words.” Mom nodded. “Lucas, think about what happened when you were doing your homework today. You couldn’t get the correct answer going by Josiah’s directions, could you? They were missing a step, right?” “Right,” said Lucas. “But when I read the book, I got it.” “Exactly,” said Mom. “I’m sure Josiah meant to teach you how to do it the right way, but people make mistakes. That’s why we need to read God’s Word for ourselves.” “That’s right,” said Dad. “It’s important to listen to others who can help us understand what the Bible says, but we also need to read it ourselves to know what they say is true. God speaks to us through His Word, and He doesn’t make mistakes.” Lucas flipped through the Bible’s pages. “Okay, I found the verses for tonight, and I’m ready to read.” –Shelley L. Russwurm How about you? Do you find the Bible hard to read? Are some of the words difficult for you to understand? Keep on reading anyway! As you get older, it will become easier for you to read and understand. You can ask parents, teachers, and pastors to help explain what some of the verses mean. Above all, trust God to help you understand the truth of His Word and use it to make you more like Jesus. Today's Key Verse: All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true…It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Read God’s Word

By the Book 6b6aa533-1fc6-40b5-b7ba-cf13fe425f6cSat, 11 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2025) Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every situation, but are meant to help guide us towards wisdom. He also highlights a piece from Sirach that encourages us to avoid &quot;deserted places&quot;—calling us not only to stay away from sin, but to stay away from what leads us to sin. The readings are 1 Maccabees 3, Sirach 7-9, and Proverbs 22:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2025)a7f5a3eb-943a-4076-bac5-6c40d2fa89aeSat, 11 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: The Fourth Commandment (2025) The fourth commandment addresses the most universal human relationship: our relationship with our parents. Why does God command us to honor our father and our mother? Fr. Mike explains why this commandment sets the foundation for all the other commandments. He shares the 3 levels of respect and what it looks like to honor our parents despite their brokenness and imperfections. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2196-2200. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The fourth commandment addresses the most universal human relationship: our relationship with our parents. Why does God command us to honor our father and our mother? Fr. Mike explains why this commandment sets the foundation for all the other commandments. He shares the 3 levels of respect and what it looks like to honor our parents despite their brokenness and imperfections. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2196-2200. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 284: The Fourth Commandment (2025)5746a0d2-f7ef-4def-8050-a7268e07197cSat, 11 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAlcohol Sucks | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB! This week's episode is all about alcohol, drugs, smoking and SOBRIETY. Angela goes deeper into her miraculous story of Jesus getting her sober in a way she never has and we just have a really honest conversation on why laying down any and all substances is so important. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale.Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA  Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off. Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at https://ritual.com/GGB IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 6400 for 20% off plus free shipping. Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at https://OliveandJune.com/GGB Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 45% off your first order at everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB. Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! 

Hiiii GGB! This week's episode is all about alcohol, drugs, smoking and SOBRIETY. Angela goes deeper into her miraculous story of Jesus getting her sober in a way she never has and we just have a really honest conversation on why laying down any and all substances is so important. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale.Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA  Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off. Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at https://ritual.com/GGB IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 6400 for 20% off plus free shipping. Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at https://OliveandJune.com/GGB Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 45% off your first order at everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB. Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! 

fullAlcohol Sucks | Girls Gone Bibled120fe87-205e-4951-a00b-767eb48483e2Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:31:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagscourage to do the scary thingsHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost gets vulnerable and opens up about how she's been feeling lately. We then talk about what it looks like to walk through scary things in life with God. Sometimes we feel called or nudged by God to do certain things even in the midst off our own fear. When we let the Lord in to those areas and have faith that He will get us through, it opens the door for deeper growth and trust in Him. "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you." Psalm 56:3 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost gets vulnerable and opens up about how she's been feeling lately. We then talk about what it looks like to walk through scary things in life with God. Sometimes we feel called or nudged by God to do certain things even in the midst off our own fear. When we let the Lord in to those areas and have faith that He will get us through, it opens the door for deeper growth and trust in Him. "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you." Psalm 56:3 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullcourage to do the scary things3ea626ea-f6cf-4048-af49-75eb93a3ee4dFri, 10 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +00002487https://216.73.216.191/allTagscourage to do the scary thingsHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost gets vulnerable and opens up about how she's been feeling lately. We then talk about what it looks like to walk through scary things in life with God. Sometimes we feel called or nudged by God to do certain things even in the midst off our own fear. When we let the Lord in to those areas and have faith that He will get us through, it opens the door for deeper growth and trust in Him. "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you." Psalm 56:3 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost gets vulnerable and opens up about how she's been feeling lately. We then talk about what it looks like to walk through scary things in life with God. Sometimes we feel called or nudged by God to do certain things even in the midst off our own fear. When we let the Lord in to those areas and have faith that He will get us through, it opens the door for deeper growth and trust in Him. "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you." Psalm 56:3 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullcourage to do the scary thingsaefb7681-e103-441b-b7ba-26d323b341c1Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: The 7-Day Training Blueprint To Live Longer! Peter AttiaDr Peter Attia is a Canadian-American physician specialising in the applied science of longevity. Known for his rigorous approach to extending healthspan, he integrates medicine, nutrition, exercise physiology, and performance science to help people live longer, stronger lives. In this moment, Peter Attia reveals the training principles he uses to optimise strength, endurance, and injury prevention for longevity. He explains why muscle mass and grip strength are key predictors of lifespan, and how we can warm up for movement to prevent long-term decline. Tune in to learn how to train to stay powerful and mobile decades from now. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/DztAE7bIkXb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/KNhOpvgIkXb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos

Dr Peter Attia is a Canadian-American physician specialising in the applied science of longevity. Known for his rigorous approach to extending healthspan, he integrates medicine, nutrition, exercise physiology, and performance science to help people live longer, stronger lives. In this moment, Peter Attia reveals the training principles he uses to optimise strength, endurance, and injury prevention for longevity. He explains why muscle mass and grip strength are key predictors of lifespan, and how we can warm up for movement to prevent long-term decline. Tune in to learn how to train to stay powerful and mobile decades from now. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/DztAE7bIkXb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/KNhOpvgIkXb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos

bonusMost Replayed Moment: The 7-Day Training Blueprint To Live Longer! Peter Attia4c4aec5f-c2e6-471c-86df-9196689e4552Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +00001528https://216.73.216.191/allTags Payment Made Read: 1 Peter 1:17-21 “Oh no!” said Mei. “I won’t be able to mail this birthday card to Grandma until Monday.” “Why not?” asked Mei’s little sister, Anya. “The mailman hasn’t come yet. I’ll go put it in the mailbox for you.” Mei shook her head. “We’re out of stamps. Without a stamp on the envelope, this won’t go anywhere.” Anya looked thoughtful for a moment and then bounded off to her bedroom. She soon returned with her hands behind her back and a grin on her face. “What are you hiding?” asked Mei. Anya beamed with pride as she held out a roll of dinosaur stickers. “You can use one of my stamps to mail your letter.” Mei smiled at her sister. “That’s very nice of you, Anya, but I’m afraid your stickers won’t work. A letter has to have a postage stamp on it. Your stickers are nice, but letters have to have the real thing.” Anya frowned, and Mei tried to explain. “Postage stamps are a special kind of sticker. You buy them at the post office, and when you stick one on a letter, it shows that you’ve paid for the letter to be delivered. Then the people at the post office make sure it gets where you want it to go.” Mei gave her sister a hug. “Sorry, Anya, but thanks for trying to help.” Anya hesitated, then peeled off a dinosaur sticker and stuck it on the back of Mei’s hand. “You can have a sticker anyway,” she said with a grin. Mom, who was standing nearby, smiled as Anya skipped away. “You know, Mei, your explanation of how payment has to be made for a letter to be delivered reminds me of the payment needed for us to get to heaven. We might try to pay our own way by doing good things, but that’s like using a dinosaur sticker on a letter. To get to heaven, we need the real thing.” “Right,” said Mei. “Jesus!” Mom nodded. “We can’t pay our way to heaven at all—only Jesus can. He died on the cross to make the payment that guarantees our sins are forgiven and we have a place with Him forever. Only He can deliver us from sin into a new life with Him.” –Kelly M. Schaefer How about you? Did you know that the price for you to go to heaven has been paid in full? Jesus gave His life so your sins could be forgiven and you could have eternal life with Him. So don’t try to make that payment yourself! None of the good things you do can pay for the wrong you’ve done—only Jesus can. Accept His payment by trusting in Him. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: Since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. Romans 5:9 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Accept Jesus’s payment for sin

Read: 1 Peter 1:17-21 “Oh no!” said Mei. “I won’t be able to mail this birthday card to Grandma until Monday.” “Why not?” asked Mei’s little sister, Anya. “The mailman hasn’t come yet. I’ll go put it in the mailbox for you.” Mei shook her head. “We’re out of stamps. Without a stamp on the envelope, this won’t go anywhere.” Anya looked thoughtful for a moment and then bounded off to her bedroom. She soon returned with her hands behind her back and a grin on her face. “What are you hiding?” asked Mei. Anya beamed with pride as she held out a roll of dinosaur stickers. “You can use one of my stamps to mail your letter.” Mei smiled at her sister. “That’s very nice of you, Anya, but I’m afraid your stickers won’t work. A letter has to have a postage stamp on it. Your stickers are nice, but letters have to have the real thing.” Anya frowned, and Mei tried to explain. “Postage stamps are a special kind of sticker. You buy them at the post office, and when you stick one on a letter, it shows that you’ve paid for the letter to be delivered. Then the people at the post office make sure it gets where you want it to go.” Mei gave her sister a hug. “Sorry, Anya, but thanks for trying to help.” Anya hesitated, then peeled off a dinosaur sticker and stuck it on the back of Mei’s hand. “You can have a sticker anyway,” she said with a grin. Mom, who was standing nearby, smiled as Anya skipped away. “You know, Mei, your explanation of how payment has to be made for a letter to be delivered reminds me of the payment needed for us to get to heaven. We might try to pay our own way by doing good things, but that’s like using a dinosaur sticker on a letter. To get to heaven, we need the real thing.” “Right,” said Mei. “Jesus!” Mom nodded. “We can’t pay our way to heaven at all—only Jesus can. He died on the cross to make the payment that guarantees our sins are forgiven and we have a place with Him forever. Only He can deliver us from sin into a new life with Him.” –Kelly M. Schaefer How about you? Did you know that the price for you to go to heaven has been paid in full? Jesus gave His life so your sins could be forgiven and you could have eternal life with Him. So don’t try to make that payment yourself! None of the good things you do can pay for the wrong you’ve done—only Jesus can. Accept His payment by trusting in Him. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: Since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. Romans 5:9 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Accept Jesus’s payment for sin

Payment Made 96446ee9-f36a-4fcb-b2be-c721b48e6068Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2025) Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2025)7ec14507-f1a3-4bb5-bbdc-149cae0868f0Fri, 10 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: The Day of Rest (2025) We all tend to make an idol of work. The Catechism teaches us that Sunday is a day of grace and rest from work. Fr. Mike explains what holy leisure looks like, emphasizing the importance of spending time with family, serving the poor, and taking time to meditate and pray. Resting on the Sabbath reminds us that our freedom and identity are found in the Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2184-2195. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We all tend to make an idol of work. The Catechism teaches us that Sunday is a day of grace and rest from work. Fr. Mike explains what holy leisure looks like, emphasizing the importance of spending time with family, serving the poor, and taking time to meditate and pray. Resting on the Sabbath reminds us that our freedom and identity are found in the Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2184-2195. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 283: The Day of Rest (2025)1d41bb47-952c-4a69-b922-f989b8e4ce47Fri, 10 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Liturgy of the Hours Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Big news! Ascension was selected by the USCCB to publish the long-awaited Second Edition of the Liturgy of the Hours! You may have heard of the Liturgy of the Hours, but not quite like this. Fr. Mike Schmitz shares why this ancient prayer holds such a special place in his heart and how praying it can transform your relationship with God. For updates and preorder opportunities, sign up at https://www.AscensionPress.com/LOTHSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Big news! Ascension was selected by the USCCB to publish the long-awaited Second Edition of the Liturgy of the Hours! You may have heard of the Liturgy of the Hours, but not quite like this. Fr. Mike Schmitz shares why this ancient prayer holds such a special place in his heart and how praying it can transform your relationship with God. For updates and preorder opportunities, sign up at https://www.AscensionPress.com/LOTHSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Liturgy of the Hours Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)31d62171-31c9-43e0-9a6a-32cdbfefa458Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Women Don't Understand about MenWARNING, this episode contains adult content. Most wives truly love their husbands, yet still feel confused by what he needs, what drives him, and what hurts him. Most husbands deeply love their wives, yet struggle to explain what’s really going on inside. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt unpack the four deepest needs of men. With honesty, research, and Catholic wisdom, they bring clarity to what women often misunderstand and what men rarely articulate. You’ll discover why intimacy is about far more than sex, why beauty speaks to a man’s soul, why respect is fundamental in your relationship, and how to move forward in true partnership. If you’ve ever wanted to better understand your husband, or yourself as a man, this conversation brings insight, compassion, and truth. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠⁠ 👉 Devin Schadt’s new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule⁠ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno ______________________ 🔴 PLEASE HELP US GROW THIS CHANNEL 🔴  1. Don’t miss a Youtube Catholic Gentleman Video: Please click SUBSCRIBE, then Click the "Notification Bell" = 🔔 and select “ALL”. This will make sure that you are notified when any new video is released. 2. Please "Like" this video. 👍 3. Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the SHARE button. ______________________   -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentleman https://twitter.com/catholicgent ______________________ Go to our website https://catholicgentleman.com/podcast-listing to join our mailing list   Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING, this episode contains adult content. Most wives truly love their husbands, yet still feel confused by what he needs, what drives him, and what hurts him. Most husbands deeply love their wives, yet struggle to explain what’s really going on inside. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt unpack the four deepest needs of men. With honesty, research, and Catholic wisdom, they bring clarity to what women often misunderstand and what men rarely articulate. You’ll discover why intimacy is about far more than sex, why beauty speaks to a man’s soul, why respect is fundamental in your relationship, and how to move forward in true partnership. If you’ve ever wanted to better understand your husband, or yourself as a man, this conversation brings insight, compassion, and truth. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠⁠ 👉 Devin Schadt’s new book The Rule: ⁠https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule⁠ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno ______________________ 🔴 PLEASE HELP US GROW THIS CHANNEL 🔴  1. Don’t miss a Youtube Catholic Gentleman Video: Please click SUBSCRIBE, then Click the "Notification Bell" = 🔔 and select “ALL”. This will make sure that you are notified when any new video is released. 2. Please "Like" this video. 👍 3. Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the SHARE button. ______________________   -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentleman https://twitter.com/catholicgent ______________________ Go to our website https://catholicgentleman.com/podcast-listing to join our mailing list   Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhat Women Don't Understand about Men28f9d2ae-1980-4353-a385-1cb9fe18cfeeThu, 09 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +00004121https://216.73.216.191/allTags#940 - Luke 12:35-48 – WatchfulnessThis episode is part 30 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus talks about watchfulness. He says that we will never know when the master is coming. He will come like a thief in the night. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-12-watchfulness/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 30 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus talks about watchfulness. He says that we will never know when the master is coming. He will come like a thief in the night. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-12-watchfulness/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#940 - Luke 12:35-48 – Watchfulness789feca9-e3eb-403c-9f11-19c1db91d540Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000582https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLouis Tomlinson: "The Room Was Cold That Day". When The Police Knocked... I Just KnewLouis Tomlinson, former member of One Direction - one of the most successful and era-defining bands in history, opens up about X Factor fame, the band’s split, the loss of Liam Payne, fatherhood, grief, and life after global superstardom for the first time, revealing the highs and lows that defined his journey. As a solo artist, Louis has released two chart-topping albums, amassed over 4.5 billion streams, and recently dropped his new single “Lemonade” ahead of his upcoming album “How Did I Get Here?”. Beyond music, he’s carved his own path as the founder of the self-curated Away From Home Festival and the unisex streetwear label 28 Clothing. In this powerful, candid conversation, he reveals: ◼️How he finds strength through loss, following the deaths of his mother, younger sister, and former bandmate, Liam Payne. ◼️How he rebuilt his self-worth after feeling like he wasn’t good enough ◼️Why a promise to his mother still drives everything he does today ◼️Why becoming a father changed how he sees life, pressure, and legacy ◼️His journey re-defining success and identity after reaching the pinnacle of the music  industry. ◼️His upcoming album, 'How Did I Get Here', and his newfound happiness as inspiration. (00:00) Intro (03:40) Your Mother's Role in Your Life (04:27) Louis' Siblings (05:21) Do You Think Fame Changed You? (11:29) Boot Camp (13:16) Reflecting on One Direction (17:44) Having the Confidence to Push Back Against the Record Label (26:29) Relationship With Alcohol (28:12) What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self? (29:42) Feeling Like the Weak Link in the Band (33:23) Solo Record Label After the Band Split Up (34:34) The Impact of Your Success on Your Family (37:46) Zayn's Decision to Leave the Band (41:41) Grieving the End of One Direction (42:28) The Meeting That Ended the Band (45:10) Career Decline After One Direction (48:01) Dealing With Comparing the Past to Now (54:09) Ads (56:11) Balancing Career and Personal Life (57:22) Your Mother's Death (59:40) Finding Out Your Mum Was Sick (1:02:38) Going on Stage After Your Mum’s Death (1:06:45) Advice for People With Grief (1:09:15) Experience With Anxiety (1:10:47) Remembering Louis’ Sister (1:11:18) Moving Through Grief (1:18:31) Felicite's Struggles (1:20:42) Why He Doesn't Speak About These Tragedies Often (1:25:38) Your Relationship With Liam Payne (1:29:41) Liam's Death (1:39:43) Challenge With Having Children When Famous (1:44:08) Ads (1:45:16) Louis’ New Music (1:47:46) How Much Does Love Come Into Your Album? (1:50:01) Where Are You on Your Journey of Happiness? Follow Louis:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3KG2uDG  X - https://bit.ly/435ovlC  Facebook - https://bit.ly/47aMx14  TikTok - https://bit.ly/48lj1qu YouTube - https://bit.ly/4q0bh3q  You can listen to Louis’ new music, here: Lemonade Out Now - https://bit.ly/3KWsBX0  How Did I Get Here? - Album out 23rd January - https://bit.ly/3WpcAeH  US + EU + UK Tour - On sale Friday 10th October - https://bit.ly/4o9psSd  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  1Password - Find out more at https://1password.com/doac    

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Louis Tomlinson, former member of One Direction - one of the most successful and era-defining bands in history, opens up about X Factor fame, the band’s split, the loss of Liam Payne, fatherhood, grief, and life after global superstardom for the first time, revealing the highs and lows that defined his journey. As a solo artist, Louis has released two chart-topping albums, amassed over 4.5 billion streams, and recently dropped his new single “Lemonade” ahead of his upcoming album “How Did I Get Here?”. Beyond music, he’s carved his own path as the founder of the self-curated Away From Home Festival and the unisex streetwear label 28 Clothing. In this powerful, candid conversation, he reveals: ◼️How he finds strength through loss, following the deaths of his mother, younger sister, and former bandmate, Liam Payne. ◼️How he rebuilt his self-worth after feeling like he wasn’t good enough ◼️Why a promise to his mother still drives everything he does today ◼️Why becoming a father changed how he sees life, pressure, and legacy ◼️His journey re-defining success and identity after reaching the pinnacle of the music  industry. ◼️His upcoming album, 'How Did I Get Here', and his newfound happiness as inspiration. (00:00) Intro (03:40) Your Mother's Role in Your Life (04:27) Louis' Siblings (05:21) Do You Think Fame Changed You? (11:29) Boot Camp (13:16) Reflecting on One Direction (17:44) Having the Confidence to Push Back Against the Record Label (26:29) Relationship With Alcohol (28:12) What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self? (29:42) Feeling Like the Weak Link in the Band (33:23) Solo Record Label After the Band Split Up (34:34) The Impact of Your Success on Your Family (37:46) Zayn's Decision to Leave the Band (41:41) Grieving the End of One Direction (42:28) The Meeting That Ended the Band (45:10) Career Decline After One Direction (48:01) Dealing With Comparing the Past to Now (54:09) Ads (56:11) Balancing Career and Personal Life (57:22) Your Mother's Death (59:40) Finding Out Your Mum Was Sick (1:02:38) Going on Stage After Your Mum’s Death (1:06:45) Advice for People With Grief (1:09:15) Experience With Anxiety (1:10:47) Remembering Louis’ Sister (1:11:18) Moving Through Grief (1:18:31) Felicite's Struggles (1:20:42) Why He Doesn't Speak About These Tragedies Often (1:25:38) Your Relationship With Liam Payne (1:29:41) Liam's Death (1:39:43) Challenge With Having Children When Famous (1:44:08) Ads (1:45:16) Louis’ New Music (1:47:46) How Much Does Love Come Into Your Album? (1:50:01) Where Are You on Your Journey of Happiness? Follow Louis:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3KG2uDG  X - https://bit.ly/435ovlC  Facebook - https://bit.ly/47aMx14  TikTok - https://bit.ly/48lj1qu YouTube - https://bit.ly/4q0bh3q  You can listen to Louis’ new music, here: Lemonade Out Now - https://bit.ly/3KWsBX0  How Did I Get Here? - Album out 23rd January - https://bit.ly/3WpcAeH  US + EU + UK Tour - On sale Friday 10th October - https://bit.ly/4o9psSd  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  1Password - Find out more at https://1password.com/doac    

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fullLouis Tomlinson: "The Room Was Cold That Day". When The Police Knocked... I Just Knew6181a367-b095-4000-88cf-b4d63d8c4d79Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +00007087https://216.73.216.191/allTags Dump the Junk Read: Ephesians 4:31-32; Colossians 3:12-13 Aaron and his mom sat on the floor with one of his dresser drawers beside them. “I want to keep that!” Aaron said as Mom tossed a worn-out toy into a trash bag. Mom was helping him clean out his drawers, and she kept wanting to throw things away. “Why keep all this junk?” Mom asked. “It doesn’t leave any room for all the good things you have.” “It’s not junk!” said Aaron. “These are good things too.” “Good things?” Mom pointed to a pair of broken sunglasses and a small motorcycle with only one wheel. “These don’t look like good things to me. They look like they should be dumped in the trash!” Aaron picked up the motorcycle. “But this was my favorite motorcycle. It would still be good if Reece hadn’t broken it! He always wanted to play with it, and he took it home one day without asking. When he brought it back, a wheel was gone!” Aaron scowled. “It makes me mad when I think about it.” “Aaron, that happened a long time ago,” Mom said gently. “I don’t care,” said Aaron. “It still makes me really mad!” Mom sighed. “I think you may need to put more than this junk in the trash.” “What do you mean?” asked Aaron. “It sounds like you’re hanging on to some anger and resentment. The Bible says to get rid of all bitterness and anger. That’s like dumping it in the trash, and I don’t think you’ve done that yet.” Aaron spun the single wheel of his motorcycle. “I don’t know how.” “To get rid of it, you need to give it to Jesus,” said Mom. “He’s forgiven you for all the wrong things you’ve done, and He wants you to do the same for Reece. I know it’s not easy, but He’ll help you do it—just like I’m helping you clean out the junk from your drawers. Trust Him to help you let go of the bitterness and anger in your heart and replace it with love so you can forgive Reece.” Aaron was quiet for a moment, then slowly placed the broken motorcycle in the trash bag. He took a baseball mitt from the drawer. “Reece asked if he could borrow this.” Aaron smiled at Mom. “I’ll bring it to him tomorrow.” –Pamela J. Kuhn How about you? Are you holding a grudge against someone? It hurts when others wrong us, and it can be hard to forgive them. But you don’t have to do it on your own. If you trust in Jesus, He’s forgiven you for all the wrong things you’ve done, and He will help you forgive others. Trust Him to help you dump the junk in your heart and replace it with His love. Today's Key Verse: Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger…Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Don’t hold grudges

Read: Ephesians 4:31-32; Colossians 3:12-13 Aaron and his mom sat on the floor with one of his dresser drawers beside them. “I want to keep that!” Aaron said as Mom tossed a worn-out toy into a trash bag. Mom was helping him clean out his drawers, and she kept wanting to throw things away. “Why keep all this junk?” Mom asked. “It doesn’t leave any room for all the good things you have.” “It’s not junk!” said Aaron. “These are good things too.” “Good things?” Mom pointed to a pair of broken sunglasses and a small motorcycle with only one wheel. “These don’t look like good things to me. They look like they should be dumped in the trash!” Aaron picked up the motorcycle. “But this was my favorite motorcycle. It would still be good if Reece hadn’t broken it! He always wanted to play with it, and he took it home one day without asking. When he brought it back, a wheel was gone!” Aaron scowled. “It makes me mad when I think about it.” “Aaron, that happened a long time ago,” Mom said gently. “I don’t care,” said Aaron. “It still makes me really mad!” Mom sighed. “I think you may need to put more than this junk in the trash.” “What do you mean?” asked Aaron. “It sounds like you’re hanging on to some anger and resentment. The Bible says to get rid of all bitterness and anger. That’s like dumping it in the trash, and I don’t think you’ve done that yet.” Aaron spun the single wheel of his motorcycle. “I don’t know how.” “To get rid of it, you need to give it to Jesus,” said Mom. “He’s forgiven you for all the wrong things you’ve done, and He wants you to do the same for Reece. I know it’s not easy, but He’ll help you do it—just like I’m helping you clean out the junk from your drawers. Trust Him to help you let go of the bitterness and anger in your heart and replace it with love so you can forgive Reece.” Aaron was quiet for a moment, then slowly placed the broken motorcycle in the trash bag. He took a baseball mitt from the drawer. “Reece asked if he could borrow this.” Aaron smiled at Mom. “I’ll bring it to him tomorrow.” –Pamela J. Kuhn How about you? Are you holding a grudge against someone? It hurts when others wrong us, and it can be hard to forgive them. But you don’t have to do it on your own. If you trust in Jesus, He’s forgiven you for all the wrong things you’ve done, and He will help you forgive others. Trust Him to help you dump the junk in your heart and replace it with His love. Today's Key Verse: Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger…Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Don’t hold grudges

Dump the Junk 8caaaa59-aa93-42d3-b162-8c67d61ed639Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2025) As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2025)851d14bd-f00d-4f6e-a7e2-76f12060ef7aThu, 09 Oct 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 2025 Welcome to the Maccabean Revolt period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the tenth biblical period in our journey, which begins with the Greek oppression of the Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes, and ends with Herodian rule of the Holy Land. Jeff and Fr. Mike walk us through the key events of this period, highlighting the zealous response of the Maccabean family, the celebration of Hanukkah, and the heroic martyrdom of Jews who would not betray their religious identity in the midst of persecution. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 2025a5d23990-ae7f-4610-b431-23fde3951fcfThu, 09 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: The Sunday Obligation (2025) Why are Catholics obligated to attend Mass every Sunday? The Catechism teaches us today about the centrality of the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist in the life of the Church. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Sunday Mass is at the heart of our worship because it is the participation in the representation of the Paschal Mystery. He invites us to honor the Sunday obligation out of love for Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2177-2183. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why are Catholics obligated to attend Mass every Sunday? The Catechism teaches us today about the centrality of the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist in the life of the Church. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Sunday Mass is at the heart of our worship because it is the participation in the representation of the Paschal Mystery. He invites us to honor the Sunday obligation out of love for Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2177-2183. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 282: The Sunday Obligation (2025)30e8f67e-6887-4094-8b0c-3e671deff97fThu, 09 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpiritual Combat with Fr. Nectarios TrevinoThank you to Father Nectarios for joining us! Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co and stock up during our sitewide sale! The Vault- Get exclusive Ask Me Anything Episodes here and support the show! Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 60% off your first box! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thank you to Father Nectarios for joining us! Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co and stock up during our sitewide sale! The Vault- Get exclusive Ask Me Anything Episodes here and support the show! Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to ollie.com/exfiles and use code exfiles to get 60% off your first box! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullSpiritual Combat with Fr. Nectarios Trevino7cd88894-f2c7-4993-9e74-84ac5bdc8e0aWed, 08 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#389: What’s in a Name? - The Names of God – Part 1John 1:42, Genesis 2:7 & 19-20 Today we begin a brand-new series called The Names of God! Before we dive into God’s special names, we’re first asking: What’s in a name? Why do names matter? We’ll discover how names show relationship, how God sometimes changes names in the Bible, and how names show meaning. This episode sets the stage for the rest of our series by helping kids understand that names aren’t just labels — they tell us about identity, relationship, and character. ------------------------------- 🎁 Join the team:Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.kbspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan I also have Kids Bible Stories Bedtime & Kids Bible Stories Espanol now available, FREE, wherever you get your podcasts!  -------------------- Interested in advertising on the show? ⁠⁠Learn more here

John 1:42, Genesis 2:7 & 19-20 Today we begin a brand-new series called The Names of God! Before we dive into God’s special names, we’re first asking: What’s in a name? Why do names matter? We’ll discover how names show relationship, how God sometimes changes names in the Bible, and how names show meaning. This episode sets the stage for the rest of our series by helping kids understand that names aren’t just labels — they tell us about identity, relationship, and character. ------------------------------- 🎁 Join the team:Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.kbspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan I also have Kids Bible Stories Bedtime & Kids Bible Stories Espanol now available, FREE, wherever you get your podcasts!  -------------------- Interested in advertising on the show? ⁠⁠Learn more here

full#389: What’s in a Name? - The Names of God – Part 1f93d32bc-c15c-47d0-b3f6-86a05c7aa0f9Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:29:00 +0000710https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Problem Tongue Read: James 3:5-10 Milo looked up as his little sister limped into the kitchen. “What’s wrong?” “I need new shoes!” Presley said. She lifted her right foot. “This one hurts me!” Milo smirked. “Because you don’t know how to put shoes on right. You probably have them on the wrong feet.” He laughed. “You’re such a baby!” Presley crossed her arms. “I’m six years old. I know which shoe goes on which foot!” “Let me see,” said Dad, and Presley lifted her foot for him to check. “It’s the tongue of the shoe, honey,” he said, untying it. “It’s twisted and all bunched up. We’ll just straighten it out.” Dad pulled hard on the tongue and retied the shoe. “How does it feel now?” Presley ran around the room and jumped. “That’s better! It’s all fixed!” “Well, you may have gotten your shoe on the right foot, but you didn’t put it on correctly,” said Milo. “Like I said, you’re such a baby.” “Stop it, Milo!” said Presley, close to tears. “Milo, that’s enough,” said Dad. “It was the tongue in Presley’s shoe that was causing a problem, but there’s another one causing a much bigger problem.” Milo looked down at his feet. “My shoes are fine, Dad.” “You may not have a problem with the tongue in your shoe, but what about the one in your mouth?” asked Dad. Milo sighed. “I guess you mean I need to be nicer to Presley.” Dad nodded. “The Bible says the tongue is small but can do a great deal of damage—just like the tongue in Presley’s shoe.” “Yeah,” said Presley. “It didn’t seem like such a little thing could hurt my foot so much.” “Words can hurt people a lot more than shoes can hurt feet,” said Dad. “That’s why we need to be careful with our tongues. Jesus wants us to use our words to help others and show them His love. If we’re using them to hurt others instead, we have a big problem—one only Jesus can fix by straightening out our hearts and helping us love others the way He does.” Milo nodded. “I’m sorry, Presley,” he said. “Here, let me show you how I put my shoes on so you’ll always know how to do it right.” –Mary F. Watkins How about you? Do you have a problem tongue? Do you say things to hurt others and make them upset? Tongues are small things that can cause a lot of damage and pain. If you’re using words to make someone feel bad, talk to Jesus about it and trust Him to help you love that person the way He does. Then use your words to help that person instead of hurting them. Today's Key Verse: I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin. Psalm 39:1 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Watch your words

Read: James 3:5-10 Milo looked up as his little sister limped into the kitchen. “What’s wrong?” “I need new shoes!” Presley said. She lifted her right foot. “This one hurts me!” Milo smirked. “Because you don’t know how to put shoes on right. You probably have them on the wrong feet.” He laughed. “You’re such a baby!” Presley crossed her arms. “I’m six years old. I know which shoe goes on which foot!” “Let me see,” said Dad, and Presley lifted her foot for him to check. “It’s the tongue of the shoe, honey,” he said, untying it. “It’s twisted and all bunched up. We’ll just straighten it out.” Dad pulled hard on the tongue and retied the shoe. “How does it feel now?” Presley ran around the room and jumped. “That’s better! It’s all fixed!” “Well, you may have gotten your shoe on the right foot, but you didn’t put it on correctly,” said Milo. “Like I said, you’re such a baby.” “Stop it, Milo!” said Presley, close to tears. “Milo, that’s enough,” said Dad. “It was the tongue in Presley’s shoe that was causing a problem, but there’s another one causing a much bigger problem.” Milo looked down at his feet. “My shoes are fine, Dad.” “You may not have a problem with the tongue in your shoe, but what about the one in your mouth?” asked Dad. Milo sighed. “I guess you mean I need to be nicer to Presley.” Dad nodded. “The Bible says the tongue is small but can do a great deal of damage—just like the tongue in Presley’s shoe.” “Yeah,” said Presley. “It didn’t seem like such a little thing could hurt my foot so much.” “Words can hurt people a lot more than shoes can hurt feet,” said Dad. “That’s why we need to be careful with our tongues. Jesus wants us to use our words to help others and show them His love. If we’re using them to hurt others instead, we have a big problem—one only Jesus can fix by straightening out our hearts and helping us love others the way He does.” Milo nodded. “I’m sorry, Presley,” he said. “Here, let me show you how I put my shoes on so you’ll always know how to do it right.” –Mary F. Watkins How about you? Do you have a problem tongue? Do you say things to hurt others and make them upset? Tongues are small things that can cause a lot of damage and pain. If you’re using words to make someone feel bad, talk to Jesus about it and trust Him to help you love that person the way He does. Then use your words to help that person instead of hurting them. Today's Key Verse: I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin. Psalm 39:1 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Watch your words

The Problem Tongue 8e1cfbd1-0141-461f-a9b0-fd8abb79e7a3Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Good and Evil (2025) Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 281: Good and Evil (2025)7f980e3a-c04b-4a6e-a147-f9f317488fc9Wed, 08 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Keep Holy the Lord’s Day (2025) We begin exploring the third commandment and learn about rest and worship concerning the Lord’s Day. The Catechism points out that God models what he wants for us as he also rested on the seventh day. Fr. Mike explains the importance of prioritizing rest for ourselves because we are free and no longer enslaved people. The Catechism describes how we are to keep the Lord’s Day holy with “outward, visible, public, and regular worship ‘as a sign of his universal beneficence to all.’” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2168-2176. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin exploring the third commandment and learn about rest and worship concerning the Lord’s Day. The Catechism points out that God models what he wants for us as he also rested on the seventh day. Fr. Mike explains the importance of prioritizing rest for ourselves because we are free and no longer enslaved people. The Catechism describes how we are to keep the Lord’s Day holy with “outward, visible, public, and regular worship ‘as a sign of his universal beneficence to all.’” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2168-2176. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 281: Keep Holy the Lord’s Day (2025)6266faae-8805-4b41-96d0-97a1a1015bfaWed, 08 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Bad Day Read: Matthew 5:10-12, 44; 1 Peter 4:14-16 “I had a terrible day,” Chase told his friends Thomas and Joel. “The guys in gym class laughed at me because I told them to stop making fun of this kid who goes to my church. Then they started making fun of me instead,” he said as his mom set a plate of carrots and dip on the table. “My day wasn’t so great either,” said Joel. “A girl in my class offered to give me the answers for the science homework that’s due tomorrow. I said no, and at lunch I overheard her telling her friends I was a ‘good little Christian’ and laughing about it.” Thomas nodded as he bit into a carrot. “My cousin drove me to the store after school to buy some baseball cards, and the guy at the cash register gave me too much change. My cousin said I was dumb for returning the extra money. I told him I did it because it was what Jesus would do, but he just rolled his eyes.” Thomas sighed. “I don’t get why everyone gives us a hard time for doing the right thing!” “I’m really not surprised to hear that you boys are being mocked for being Christians,” Chase’s mom said. “In fact, that’s good!” The boys looked surprised. “It is?” asked Chase. Mom nodded. “The Bible says we can expect that. Those who follow Jesus have an entirely different way of living, and it sometimes makes other people uncomfortable, so they try to make us uncomfortable too. God says to pray for them and be glad.” She grinned at the boys. “So cheer up!” Joel frowned. “I’m not sure I get it. Why should we be glad when people make fun of us?” “Because people also made fun of Jesus,” Chase’s mom explained. “I know it’s hard to understand, but being mocked for our faith is one way we can show others who He is. So don’t give in to the temptation to get even with those who make fun of you. Instead, pray for them, and thank Jesus for giving you the strength to live the way He wants you to.” “Okay, Mom.” Chase smiled. “I guess it wasn’t such a bad day after all!” –Linda J. Opp How about you? Do you get upset when others mock you for being a Christian? It hurts when others treat you that way, but remember that Jesus was treated that way too. But He didn’t try to get even. Instead, He prayed for those who persecuted Him—and He wants you to do the same. Pray for those who treat you badly for being a Christian, and thank Jesus for using you to show others who He is. Today's Key Verse: It is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his name! 1 Peter 4:16 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Rejoice and pray when persecuted

Read: Matthew 5:10-12, 44; 1 Peter 4:14-16 “I had a terrible day,” Chase told his friends Thomas and Joel. “The guys in gym class laughed at me because I told them to stop making fun of this kid who goes to my church. Then they started making fun of me instead,” he said as his mom set a plate of carrots and dip on the table. “My day wasn’t so great either,” said Joel. “A girl in my class offered to give me the answers for the science homework that’s due tomorrow. I said no, and at lunch I overheard her telling her friends I was a ‘good little Christian’ and laughing about it.” Thomas nodded as he bit into a carrot. “My cousin drove me to the store after school to buy some baseball cards, and the guy at the cash register gave me too much change. My cousin said I was dumb for returning the extra money. I told him I did it because it was what Jesus would do, but he just rolled his eyes.” Thomas sighed. “I don’t get why everyone gives us a hard time for doing the right thing!” “I’m really not surprised to hear that you boys are being mocked for being Christians,” Chase’s mom said. “In fact, that’s good!” The boys looked surprised. “It is?” asked Chase. Mom nodded. “The Bible says we can expect that. Those who follow Jesus have an entirely different way of living, and it sometimes makes other people uncomfortable, so they try to make us uncomfortable too. God says to pray for them and be glad.” She grinned at the boys. “So cheer up!” Joel frowned. “I’m not sure I get it. Why should we be glad when people make fun of us?” “Because people also made fun of Jesus,” Chase’s mom explained. “I know it’s hard to understand, but being mocked for our faith is one way we can show others who He is. So don’t give in to the temptation to get even with those who make fun of you. Instead, pray for them, and thank Jesus for giving you the strength to live the way He wants you to.” “Okay, Mom.” Chase smiled. “I guess it wasn’t such a bad day after all!” –Linda J. Opp How about you? Do you get upset when others mock you for being a Christian? It hurts when others treat you that way, but remember that Jesus was treated that way too. But He didn’t try to get even. Instead, He prayed for those who persecuted Him—and He wants you to do the same. Pray for those who treat you badly for being a Christian, and thank Jesus for using you to show others who He is. Today's Key Verse: It is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his name! 1 Peter 4:16 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Rejoice and pray when persecuted

The Bad Day 335bef75-ac61-4a49-9ae3-e199f9d3abfbTue, 07 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2025) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Esther and the book of Nehemiah by reflecting on the journey and resilience of the Jewish people thus far in the story of salvation.Fr. Mike explains how, in our lives, we don’t always know how God is going to show up, but we know that he will be faithful. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 12, Esther 9-11, and Proverbs 21:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2025)ebee8f25-742d-434c-b694-14f082145effTue, 07 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The Christian Name (2025) What does it mean to bear the Christian name? The Catechism reminds us that in Baptism, we are given our Christian name, which is sacred. Our name represents the dignity of each of us and depicts how God loves us each uniquely. Fr. Mike explains that each time we make the Sign of the Cross, we call upon the Lord to bear witness to what we are about to do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2156-2167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to bear the Christian name? The Catechism reminds us that in Baptism, we are given our Christian name, which is sacred. Our name represents the dignity of each of us and depicts how God loves us each uniquely. Fr. Mike explains that each time we make the Sign of the Cross, we call upon the Lord to bear witness to what we are about to do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2156-2167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 280: The Christian Name (2025)a16953a2-ba21-4baf-bdaa-e7ca75ccbdfdTue, 07 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags259 - Perspective with Pat WelshThe Church is under attack. We know that we men are called to lead - but how do we do that? What sort of help do we need in order to succeed in a seemingly impossible challenge? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men with Mr. Pat Welsh as we dive into what it takes to succeed as a Catholic man in today's world. We cover a number of topics, Pat drops some really great insights and tips in a lot of areas. This is a great introduction to his amazing work. You can read more about Pat on his podcast: The Warrior Servant Leader Podcast, or find him on Linked In. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

The Church is under attack. We know that we men are called to lead - but how do we do that? What sort of help do we need in order to succeed in a seemingly impossible challenge? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men with Mr. Pat Welsh as we dive into what it takes to succeed as a Catholic man in today's world. We cover a number of topics, Pat drops some really great insights and tips in a lot of areas. This is a great introduction to his amazing work. You can read more about Pat on his podcast: The Warrior Servant Leader Podcast, or find him on Linked In. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full259 - Perspective with Pat Welshf6fe2974-34c3-4308-80e0-1cd199f19f22Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFinancial Expert: Passive Income Is A Scam! Post-Traumatic Broke Syndrome Is Controlling Millions!Morgan Housel, global expert on personal finance, shares powerful lessons on Warren Buffett’s hidden struggles, Elon Musk’s sacrifices, money trauma and financial habits, how to invest wisely, and the psychology behind saving, spending, and success.  Morgan Housel is a partner at Collaborative Fund, former columnist for The Wall Street Journal, and a speaker on investing, saving, spending, and financial independence. He is also the bestselling author of books, such as: ‘The Psychology of Money’ and ‘The Art of Spending Money’. He explains: ◼️ Why more money rarely solves unhappiness ◼️ How envy and social comparison drive overspending ◼️ Why extreme wealth often comes at the cost of health and relationships ◼️ How inflated definitions of “wealth” fuel endless consumerism ◼️ Why true happiness comes from family, friends, and health - not luxury (00:00) Intro (02:33) The Importance of Spending Money (04:43) Why Will This Podcast Make My Life Better? (07:54) Is There Something Wrong With Chasing Status? (10:26) What’s the Evolutionary Basis for This Stuff? (15:43) There's Always a Trade-Off (17:55) Saving Addiction (19:41) Can Money Make You Happy? (25:08) Are We All Stuck in a Status Game? (29:14) Is the "Freedom" Culture Actually Making People Unhappy? (31:12) Your Favorite Form of Saving Is Spending (33:17) Jealousy of Other People’s Wealth (35:17) The Spectrum of Financial Independence (38:57) How Do People Achieve Financial Independence? (41:32) How Does Dopamine Factor Into All of This? (49:07) We're Wired to Want More (54:51) People Retiring Early Tend to Wish They Hadn't (55:52) Passive Income Myths (58:06) Ads (59:07) Do I Need to Know About Economics for This? (1:05:01) What’s Going On in the World? (1:08:55) How Wealth Inequality Is Dividing People (1:10:50) The Charlie Kirk Shooting (1:19:04) Is There a Way Back From This Divide? (1:23:39) What Should We Be Doing to Help? (1:25:28) Are You Optimistic About the Western Economy? (1:27:23) Favorite Chapter From the Book (1:32:34) Ads (1:34:42) Why You Should Try New Things (1:37:29) Are You Chasing a Lifestyle That's Not Right for You? (1:40:48) Does Jack Think Steven Is Happy? (1:49:37) Should We Feel Guilty About the Lack of Contentment? (1:52:49) The Relationship Between Money and Kids (1:55:42) The Exact Formula for Spending (2:02:05) Humble Bubble (2:04:07) Do You Have Major Regrets in Life? Follow Morgan: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3KllnvJ X - https://bit.ly/4pJf4lT You can purchase Morgan’s book, ‘The Art of Spending Money’, here: https://amzn.to/46F9JTO The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac  Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven   Replit - http://replit.com with code STEVEN

Morgan Housel, global expert on personal finance, shares powerful lessons on Warren Buffett’s hidden struggles, Elon Musk’s sacrifices, money trauma and financial habits, how to invest wisely, and the psychology behind saving, spending, and success.  Morgan Housel is a partner at Collaborative Fund, former columnist for The Wall Street Journal, and a speaker on investing, saving, spending, and financial independence. He is also the bestselling author of books, such as: ‘The Psychology of Money’ and ‘The Art of Spending Money’. He explains: ◼️ Why more money rarely solves unhappiness ◼️ How envy and social comparison drive overspending ◼️ Why extreme wealth often comes at the cost of health and relationships ◼️ How inflated definitions of “wealth” fuel endless consumerism ◼️ Why true happiness comes from family, friends, and health - not luxury (00:00) Intro (02:33) The Importance of Spending Money (04:43) Why Will This Podcast Make My Life Better? (07:54) Is There Something Wrong With Chasing Status? (10:26) What’s the Evolutionary Basis for This Stuff? (15:43) There's Always a Trade-Off (17:55) Saving Addiction (19:41) Can Money Make You Happy? (25:08) Are We All Stuck in a Status Game? (29:14) Is the "Freedom" Culture Actually Making People Unhappy? (31:12) Your Favorite Form of Saving Is Spending (33:17) Jealousy of Other People’s Wealth (35:17) The Spectrum of Financial Independence (38:57) How Do People Achieve Financial Independence? (41:32) How Does Dopamine Factor Into All of This? (49:07) We're Wired to Want More (54:51) People Retiring Early Tend to Wish They Hadn't (55:52) Passive Income Myths (58:06) Ads (59:07) Do I Need to Know About Economics for This? (1:05:01) What’s Going On in the World? (1:08:55) How Wealth Inequality Is Dividing People (1:10:50) The Charlie Kirk Shooting (1:19:04) Is There a Way Back From This Divide? (1:23:39) What Should We Be Doing to Help? (1:25:28) Are You Optimistic About the Western Economy? (1:27:23) Favorite Chapter From the Book (1:32:34) Ads (1:34:42) Why You Should Try New Things (1:37:29) Are You Chasing a Lifestyle That's Not Right for You? (1:40:48) Does Jack Think Steven Is Happy? (1:49:37) Should We Feel Guilty About the Lack of Contentment? (1:52:49) The Relationship Between Money and Kids (1:55:42) The Exact Formula for Spending (2:02:05) Humble Bubble (2:04:07) Do You Have Major Regrets in Life? Follow Morgan: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3KllnvJ X - https://bit.ly/4pJf4lT You can purchase Morgan’s book, ‘The Art of Spending Money’, here: https://amzn.to/46F9JTO The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac  Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven   Replit - http://replit.com with code STEVEN

fullFinancial Expert: Passive Income Is A Scam! Post-Traumatic Broke Syndrome Is Controlling Millions!8f1ef3b9-e758-4bed-a085-6165f119c4c7Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +00007680https://216.73.216.191/allTags One Size Fits All READ: Romans 10:9-13; Galatians 3:28 “Oh, look, Mom!” Alyssa picked up a pair of gloves in the store. “These would match my new winter jacket perfectly! But I doubt they’ll have my size—they haven’t had my size in anything else I wanted today.” Alyssa and her mother were having a rather unsuccessful shopping trip. “Well, let’s have a look,” said Mom. “We might be able to order your size online if they don’t carry it in the store.” Alyssa looked at the tag. “One size fits all.” She dropped the gloves. “Yeah, right. Those ‘one size’ things never fit me.” “Try one on anyway,” said Mom. “Maybe you’ll be surprised.” With a sigh, Alyssa picked up a glove and slipped her hand into it. “It fits!” she squealed in delight. “How about that?” Mom looked at the price tag. “And the price is right too. Looks like you’ve got some new gloves!” Back home, Alyssa told Dad about the shopping trip. “I never believe those ‘one size fits all’ tags,” she said. “But this time it told the truth!” After Dad read a Bible passage for family devotions that evening, Mom grinned at Alyssa. “The verses Dad just read say that whoever calls on Jesus is saved. Do you know what that makes me think of, Alyssa? It makes me think of your ‘one size fits all’ gloves. These Bible verses assure us that salvation through Jesus Christ fits everybody. Anyone can be saved from sin and have eternal life by trusting Jesus as their Lord and Savior.” “That’s right,” said Dad. “But you didn’t believe what the tag on the gloves said at first, did you, Alyssa? And some people might not believe what the Bible says about salvation. We might think we’re good enough and don’t need to be saved through Jesus. Or we may believe we’re too bad to ever be forgiven. What does God say?” “He says we all need to trust Jesus as our Savior,” replied Alyssa. “Yes, and He invites all of us to do that,” Dad said. “God offers salvation to everyone in the whole world! Anyone who accepts God’s offer and trusts in Jesus will be saved and spend eternity with Him.” –Hazel W. Marett How about you? Have you accepted God’s offer of salvation and trusted in Jesus? Maybe you don’t think you need to be saved because you’re a pretty good person already. Or maybe you think you’ve done too many bad things to ever be saved. Neither is true. Each one of us has done wrong and needs to be saved, but no one is out of God’s reach. He will save anyone who trusts in Jesus. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:13 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Salvation fits everybody

READ: Romans 10:9-13; Galatians 3:28 “Oh, look, Mom!” Alyssa picked up a pair of gloves in the store. “These would match my new winter jacket perfectly! But I doubt they’ll have my size—they haven’t had my size in anything else I wanted today.” Alyssa and her mother were having a rather unsuccessful shopping trip. “Well, let’s have a look,” said Mom. “We might be able to order your size online if they don’t carry it in the store.” Alyssa looked at the tag. “One size fits all.” She dropped the gloves. “Yeah, right. Those ‘one size’ things never fit me.” “Try one on anyway,” said Mom. “Maybe you’ll be surprised.” With a sigh, Alyssa picked up a glove and slipped her hand into it. “It fits!” she squealed in delight. “How about that?” Mom looked at the price tag. “And the price is right too. Looks like you’ve got some new gloves!” Back home, Alyssa told Dad about the shopping trip. “I never believe those ‘one size fits all’ tags,” she said. “But this time it told the truth!” After Dad read a Bible passage for family devotions that evening, Mom grinned at Alyssa. “The verses Dad just read say that whoever calls on Jesus is saved. Do you know what that makes me think of, Alyssa? It makes me think of your ‘one size fits all’ gloves. These Bible verses assure us that salvation through Jesus Christ fits everybody. Anyone can be saved from sin and have eternal life by trusting Jesus as their Lord and Savior.” “That’s right,” said Dad. “But you didn’t believe what the tag on the gloves said at first, did you, Alyssa? And some people might not believe what the Bible says about salvation. We might think we’re good enough and don’t need to be saved through Jesus. Or we may believe we’re too bad to ever be forgiven. What does God say?” “He says we all need to trust Jesus as our Savior,” replied Alyssa. “Yes, and He invites all of us to do that,” Dad said. “God offers salvation to everyone in the whole world! Anyone who accepts God’s offer and trusts in Jesus will be saved and spend eternity with Him.” –Hazel W. Marett How about you? Have you accepted God’s offer of salvation and trusted in Jesus? Maybe you don’t think you need to be saved because you’re a pretty good person already. Or maybe you think you’ve done too many bad things to ever be saved. Neither is true. Each one of us has done wrong and needs to be saved, but no one is out of God’s reach. He will save anyone who trusts in Jesus. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:13 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Salvation fits everybody

One Size Fits All 158cebfb-9373-4baa-96e0-e35d50860165Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2025) Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today’s chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, as well as our freedom to adopt or reject them. Today we read from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8, 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2025)737b851a-1d4d-4035-a367-e6f9feedb99cMon, 06 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: False Oaths (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the second commandment. Fr. Mike emphasizes that an oath engages the Lord’s name, and the Lord is the Lord of truth. We, therefore, have a duty as Christians to respect God’s name in matters of truth. He also emphasizes that everything we say is either in conformity to truth or in opposition to truth. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2150-2155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the second commandment. Fr. Mike emphasizes that an oath engages the Lord’s name, and the Lord is the Lord of truth. We, therefore, have a duty as Christians to respect God’s name in matters of truth. He also emphasizes that everything we say is either in conformity to truth or in opposition to truth. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2150-2155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 279: False Oaths (2025)6b28cecf-acd4-4bcf-815c-02bb6012aac8Mon, 06 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags God Never Leaves Read: Psalm 34:18; Matthew 28:20 Maya watched the windshield wipers sweep away the raindrops as she brushed away her tears. The autumn sky was gray as they drove home from her grandma’s funeral. “Why did God let Grandma die, Mom?” Maya asked. Mom turned around, and Dad looked at her in the rearview mirror with sad eyes. “Cancer kills a lot of people, Maya,” said Mom. “Grandma loved Jesus and had a long and beautiful life.” “But why didn’t God heal her? Where was He?” “I don’t know why God didn’t heal Grandma,” Mom replied. “But I know she’s in heaven with Jesus. I also know that Jesus is right here with us. The Bible says that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and that He never leaves us.” Maya slumped in her seat, and Mom patted her knee. “I’ll show you something that Grandma taught me when we get home.” Dad pulled into the driveway, and Mom kissed his cheek. “Why don’t you make three mugs of hot chocolate while Maya and I take a field trip to the backyard?” Maya followed Mom and watched her gather a handful of colorful leaves. “When I was your age, Grandma taught me why leaves change color in the fall. Leaves are green because of special green stuff inside them called chlorophyll. The chlorophyll takes the sun’s energy and turns it into food for the tree. When the days get shorter in the fall, there’s not enough sunlight for the tree to keep making food, so the chlorophyll gets pulled inside the tree. When the green chlorophyll goes away, the beautiful orange and yellow colors show through.” “So the orange and yellow colors were there all along, you just couldn’t see them because of all the green?” Maya asked. “You got it. Grandma said that just like those orange and yellow colors, Jesus is with us even when we can’t see Him. She helped me press some orange and yellow leaves in the pages of my Bible to remind me that God never ‘leaves’ us.” She handed Maya the leaves she was holding. “I think we should do the same thing with these.” Maya looked down at the leaves in her hand. “Okay,” she said. “But after we’ve had some hot chocolate!” –Jared Hottenstein How about you? Has something painful happened in your life that you don’t understand? Following Jesus doesn’t mean you won’t ever go through difficult experiences. There will be times in your life when it seems like God is far away, but the Bible promises that He’s always close to you, even when it doesn’t feel like it. No matter what you go through or how you feel, He never leaves. Today's Key Verse: The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God never leaves

Read: Psalm 34:18; Matthew 28:20 Maya watched the windshield wipers sweep away the raindrops as she brushed away her tears. The autumn sky was gray as they drove home from her grandma’s funeral. “Why did God let Grandma die, Mom?” Maya asked. Mom turned around, and Dad looked at her in the rearview mirror with sad eyes. “Cancer kills a lot of people, Maya,” said Mom. “Grandma loved Jesus and had a long and beautiful life.” “But why didn’t God heal her? Where was He?” “I don’t know why God didn’t heal Grandma,” Mom replied. “But I know she’s in heaven with Jesus. I also know that Jesus is right here with us. The Bible says that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and that He never leaves us.” Maya slumped in her seat, and Mom patted her knee. “I’ll show you something that Grandma taught me when we get home.” Dad pulled into the driveway, and Mom kissed his cheek. “Why don’t you make three mugs of hot chocolate while Maya and I take a field trip to the backyard?” Maya followed Mom and watched her gather a handful of colorful leaves. “When I was your age, Grandma taught me why leaves change color in the fall. Leaves are green because of special green stuff inside them called chlorophyll. The chlorophyll takes the sun’s energy and turns it into food for the tree. When the days get shorter in the fall, there’s not enough sunlight for the tree to keep making food, so the chlorophyll gets pulled inside the tree. When the green chlorophyll goes away, the beautiful orange and yellow colors show through.” “So the orange and yellow colors were there all along, you just couldn’t see them because of all the green?” Maya asked. “You got it. Grandma said that just like those orange and yellow colors, Jesus is with us even when we can’t see Him. She helped me press some orange and yellow leaves in the pages of my Bible to remind me that God never ‘leaves’ us.” She handed Maya the leaves she was holding. “I think we should do the same thing with these.” Maya looked down at the leaves in her hand. “Okay,” she said. “But after we’ve had some hot chocolate!” –Jared Hottenstein How about you? Has something painful happened in your life that you don’t understand? Following Jesus doesn’t mean you won’t ever go through difficult experiences. There will be times in your life when it seems like God is far away, but the Bible promises that He’s always close to you, even when it doesn’t feel like it. No matter what you go through or how you feel, He never leaves. Today's Key Verse: The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God never leaves

God Never Leaves b15a1050-abf7-4465-8d7b-ece67e4fda6eSun, 05 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: Power in Weakness (2025) Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 278: Power in Weakness (2025)c7c2feca-92df-4e13-b873-df3e3957d6efSun, 05 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: The Second Commandment (2025) We begin our examination of the second commandment, to not take the Lord’s name in vain. Fr. Mike emphasizes that God has revealed his sacred name to us, and it is our duty to treat that name with reverence. He also emphasizes just how easy it is for us to take the Lord’s name in vain in our day and age, and how vitally important it is for us to treat his holy name with respect. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2142-2149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin our examination of the second commandment, to not take the Lord’s name in vain. Fr. Mike emphasizes that God has revealed his sacred name to us, and it is our duty to treat that name with reverence. He also emphasizes just how easy it is for us to take the Lord’s name in vain in our day and age, and how vitally important it is for us to treat his holy name with respect. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2142-2149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 278: The Second Commandment (2025)b986238b-7843-4118-9307-3f4af57ef697Sun, 05 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/05/25 Inheritance Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. You have already been given everything you need to be a saint. Imagine finding out that you had an inheritance. So many problems could be solved and you could do so much...if only you had more. But what if you had everything you need already? Mass Readings from October 5, 2025: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-92 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Luke 17:5-10

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. You have already been given everything you need to be a saint. Imagine finding out that you had an inheritance. So many problems could be solved and you could do so much...if only you had more. But what if you had everything you need already? Mass Readings from October 5, 2025: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-92 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Luke 17:5-10

full10/05/25 Inheritance210225a1-5c78-48ad-9ffa-38336f10ed64Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Power of a Storm Read: Psalm 29 Adrian dragged his toe in the dirt as the swing went back and forth, back and forth. He was hardly swinging at all. “Isn’t swinging supposed to put a smile on your face?” Adrian looked up and cracked a grin. It was his neighbor, Mr. Snyder. “I saw you sitting here as I walked by and noticed you seem a bit down,” Mr. Snyder said as he took a vacant swing. “What’s nagging at you?” “Just some stuff I have going on at school.” Adrian kicked at the dirt again. “I can’t seem to stop worrying about it.” “I see,” said Mr. Snyder. “That reminds me of something that happened to me last hunting season.” “What was that?” Adrian asked. “Well,” Mr. Snyder began, “I had tracked a herd of elk to the top of a hill when a thunderstorm came out of nowhere. By the time I reached the top, thunder was crashing and the elk were gone. I crouched behind a rock, wondering what I should do, when suddenly, just a few yards from me, lightning struck the ground!” Adrian’s eyes opened wide. “Whoa! What did you do?” Mr. Snyder laughed. “I ran down the hill like crazy! Never stopped running until I reached my truck and jumped inside. What a storm! But you know what I realized? While I was running down that hill, I was so consumed with the power of the storm that never once did I think of anything else. And that taught me a lesson.” “I need to think about storms and then I won’t worry?” asked Adrian in surprise. Mr. Snyder shook his head. “The more we fill our minds with thoughts about God’s awesome power and greatness and remember He is present with us, the less room we have for worry.” “Oh,” Adrian said. “How do we do that?” “Praying, reading the Bible, and going to church can help us focus our minds on Jesus and His promise to always be with us. He loves you so much He died for you, Adrian, and He wants you to bring your worries to Him. I think you should also talk to your parents about what’s going on so they can help too.” Adrian hopped off the swing. “Thanks, Mr. Snyder! I’m gonna go home and do that right now!” –Rebecca Thomas How about you? Are there things going on at school or home that you’re worried about? Is your mind often filled with what-ifs? Whatever it is, God can handle it. He has power over everything and loves you more than you can imagine. When you’re struggling with worry, focus your mind on Jesus. Lay your worries at His feet and trust Him to help you—and share your worries with an adult who can help too. Today's Key Verse: Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. Psalm 29:2 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Fill your mind with God’s greatness

Read: Psalm 29 Adrian dragged his toe in the dirt as the swing went back and forth, back and forth. He was hardly swinging at all. “Isn’t swinging supposed to put a smile on your face?” Adrian looked up and cracked a grin. It was his neighbor, Mr. Snyder. “I saw you sitting here as I walked by and noticed you seem a bit down,” Mr. Snyder said as he took a vacant swing. “What’s nagging at you?” “Just some stuff I have going on at school.” Adrian kicked at the dirt again. “I can’t seem to stop worrying about it.” “I see,” said Mr. Snyder. “That reminds me of something that happened to me last hunting season.” “What was that?” Adrian asked. “Well,” Mr. Snyder began, “I had tracked a herd of elk to the top of a hill when a thunderstorm came out of nowhere. By the time I reached the top, thunder was crashing and the elk were gone. I crouched behind a rock, wondering what I should do, when suddenly, just a few yards from me, lightning struck the ground!” Adrian’s eyes opened wide. “Whoa! What did you do?” Mr. Snyder laughed. “I ran down the hill like crazy! Never stopped running until I reached my truck and jumped inside. What a storm! But you know what I realized? While I was running down that hill, I was so consumed with the power of the storm that never once did I think of anything else. And that taught me a lesson.” “I need to think about storms and then I won’t worry?” asked Adrian in surprise. Mr. Snyder shook his head. “The more we fill our minds with thoughts about God’s awesome power and greatness and remember He is present with us, the less room we have for worry.” “Oh,” Adrian said. “How do we do that?” “Praying, reading the Bible, and going to church can help us focus our minds on Jesus and His promise to always be with us. He loves you so much He died for you, Adrian, and He wants you to bring your worries to Him. I think you should also talk to your parents about what’s going on so they can help too.” Adrian hopped off the swing. “Thanks, Mr. Snyder! I’m gonna go home and do that right now!” –Rebecca Thomas How about you? Are there things going on at school or home that you’re worried about? Is your mind often filled with what-ifs? Whatever it is, God can handle it. He has power over everything and loves you more than you can imagine. When you’re struggling with worry, focus your mind on Jesus. Lay your worries at His feet and trust Him to help you—and share your worries with an adult who can help too. Today's Key Verse: Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. Psalm 29:2 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Fill your mind with God’s greatness

The Power of a Storm b6d46c60-8acf-47fb-a295-10744c1704a8Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Such a Time as This (2025) Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 277: Such a Time as This (2025)2588656d-4c91-4816-b7c0-c32fa56058d8Sat, 04 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Agnosticism and Graven Images (2025) As we reach the conclusion of the section on the first commandment, we end by taking a closer look at agnosticism and graven images. Fr. Mike unpacks the different forms that agnosticism can take. He also examines the veneration of images and their relation to the first commandment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2127-2141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we reach the conclusion of the section on the first commandment, we end by taking a closer look at agnosticism and graven images. Fr. Mike unpacks the different forms that agnosticism can take. He also examines the veneration of images and their relation to the first commandment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2127-2141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 277: Agnosticism and Graven Images (2025)f417f524-c431-4136-82a5-6c08565d4e8fSat, 04 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagshow to love unbelieversHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how we are called to love and minister to non believers. Whether it is someone within your family, friends, or someone you just met, we walk through how we, as the church, should ove those around us and share the gospel to them. "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how we are called to love and minister to non believers. Whether it is someone within your family, friends, or someone you just met, we walk through how we, as the church, should ove those around us and share the gospel to them. "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullhow to love unbelieversa9a6270c-4849-4c6d-b810-cc0e37f12815Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +00003542https://216.73.216.191/allTagshow to love unbelieversHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how we are called to love and minister to non believers. Whether it is someone within your family, friends, or someone you just met, we walk through how we, as the church, should ove those around us and share the gospel to them. "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how we are called to love and minister to non believers. Whether it is someone within your family, friends, or someone you just met, we walk through how we, as the church, should ove those around us and share the gospel to them. "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullhow to love unbelievers1d57b30a-c81a-43f6-8c3f-458bdd693db2Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCheating, Divorce & Complete Redemption w/ Toni Collier | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB! In this episode we sit down with our girl, Toni Collier to talk about her wildly beautiful story. She’s walked through infidelity, divorce, and so much more in her life. And the redemptive nature of Jesus is the thread throughout it all is so clear. A powerhouse for the kingdom, WE LOVE HER! Tonijcollier.com/notalone we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA  Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off. Smalls Human-grade, fresh cat food delivered straight to your door. Go to Smalls.com/GGB to get 60% off your first order + free shipping. Brooklyn Bedding Transform your sleep with award-winning mattresses made in the USA. Use code GGB at BrooklynBedding.com for 30% off. NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB. WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB! In this episode we sit down with our girl, Toni Collier to talk about her wildly beautiful story. She’s walked through infidelity, divorce, and so much more in her life. And the redemptive nature of Jesus is the thread throughout it all is so clear. A powerhouse for the kingdom, WE LOVE HER! Tonijcollier.com/notalone we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA  Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off. Smalls Human-grade, fresh cat food delivered straight to your door. Go to Smalls.com/GGB to get 60% off your first order + free shipping. Brooklyn Bedding Transform your sleep with award-winning mattresses made in the USA. Use code GGB at BrooklynBedding.com for 30% off. NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB. WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullCheating, Divorce & Complete Redemption w/ Toni Collier | Girls Gone Bible43800498-5ab8-412d-bc7f-18d719462e3fFri, 03 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Sadhguru on Why You Don’t Need a Life Purpose!Sadhguru is an Indian yogi, author, and founder of the Isha Foundation. He blends ancient yogic wisdom with modern insights, and speaks globally on well-being, consciousness, and sustainability. In today’s moment, Sadhguru explains why chasing a single “life purpose” is misguided, and why joy must come from within, rather than external achievements. He introduces a 21-minute daily practice designed to turn inward, strengthen inner stability, and help us navigate an overstimulating world. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify:⁠ https://g2ul0.app.link/XKDtuBLH8Wb⁠ Apple: ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/9IzPlxQH8Wb⁠ Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos

Sadhguru is an Indian yogi, author, and founder of the Isha Foundation. He blends ancient yogic wisdom with modern insights, and speaks globally on well-being, consciousness, and sustainability. In today’s moment, Sadhguru explains why chasing a single “life purpose” is misguided, and why joy must come from within, rather than external achievements. He introduces a 21-minute daily practice designed to turn inward, strengthen inner stability, and help us navigate an overstimulating world. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify:⁠ https://g2ul0.app.link/XKDtuBLH8Wb⁠ Apple: ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/9IzPlxQH8Wb⁠ Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos

fullMost Replayed Moment: Sadhguru on Why You Don’t Need a Life Purpose!07878014-77c6-4433-8c33-d3f7c90f6b04Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:34:00 +00001234https://216.73.216.191/allTags Loving Pepper READ: 1 John 4:7-11 “I know the Bible says God loves everybody, but I don’t really see how He could love Gianna,” Quinn told her older sister as they raked leaves in the backyard. “Is she that girl in your class who cuts in the cafeteria line?” Tori asked as she filled a large bag with leaves. “Yes,” said Quinn. “And cheats and steals and says mean things about people.” Tori was about to respond when Quinn’s dog dashed through their pile of leaves and scattered them all over. “Pepper!” Tori yelled. “Bad dog!” Just as Quinn and Tori got the scattered leaves raked into a pile again, Pepper appeared with a dead mouse in his mouth. “Oh, gross!” said Tori, jumping away. “Get that thing out of here!” Pepper ran through the leaf pile again as he dashed away. Pepper returned later when the girls were taking a break and lay down at Quinn’s feet. “Honestly, Quinn,” said Tori, “I don’t see how you can love that creature. Pepper is always getting into trouble and messing things up, and he growls at Grandma every time she comes over.” “But he has a lot of good qualities too.” Quinn wrapped her arms around Pepper. “Even if he didn’t, I’d still love him because he’s mine!” “I know you would.” Tori threw Pepper a stick, and he snatched it up and carried it to the opposite side of the yard. “That’s a lot like how God loves us—He created us, and when our sin separated us from Him, He sent Jesus to die for us so we could be His again. He died for everyone in the whole world—including you and me and Gianna. So He must love her too, just like He loves us, right?” Quinn thought about that. “Yes,” she said at last. Tori got up and began raking leaves again. “God loves us despite all the bad things we do, and He helps us love others like He does.” Tori smiled as Pepper rushed back over to them, happily chomping on his stick. “I don’t think I’d be able to love Pepper on my own, but since my sister loves him, I can love him too. And it’s the same with Gianna. You can love her because Jesus does.” –Ruth McQuilkin How about you? Do you wonder how God can love people who do bad things? God does love those people—including you! He loves you despite all the bad things you’ve done. Jesus loves everyone in the world so much that He was willing to die to save us from sin so we could belong to Him. Show others the love He’s shown you by loving them like He does. Today's Key Verse: And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us. Ephesians 5:2 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Learn to love others

READ: 1 John 4:7-11 “I know the Bible says God loves everybody, but I don’t really see how He could love Gianna,” Quinn told her older sister as they raked leaves in the backyard. “Is she that girl in your class who cuts in the cafeteria line?” Tori asked as she filled a large bag with leaves. “Yes,” said Quinn. “And cheats and steals and says mean things about people.” Tori was about to respond when Quinn’s dog dashed through their pile of leaves and scattered them all over. “Pepper!” Tori yelled. “Bad dog!” Just as Quinn and Tori got the scattered leaves raked into a pile again, Pepper appeared with a dead mouse in his mouth. “Oh, gross!” said Tori, jumping away. “Get that thing out of here!” Pepper ran through the leaf pile again as he dashed away. Pepper returned later when the girls were taking a break and lay down at Quinn’s feet. “Honestly, Quinn,” said Tori, “I don’t see how you can love that creature. Pepper is always getting into trouble and messing things up, and he growls at Grandma every time she comes over.” “But he has a lot of good qualities too.” Quinn wrapped her arms around Pepper. “Even if he didn’t, I’d still love him because he’s mine!” “I know you would.” Tori threw Pepper a stick, and he snatched it up and carried it to the opposite side of the yard. “That’s a lot like how God loves us—He created us, and when our sin separated us from Him, He sent Jesus to die for us so we could be His again. He died for everyone in the whole world—including you and me and Gianna. So He must love her too, just like He loves us, right?” Quinn thought about that. “Yes,” she said at last. Tori got up and began raking leaves again. “God loves us despite all the bad things we do, and He helps us love others like He does.” Tori smiled as Pepper rushed back over to them, happily chomping on his stick. “I don’t think I’d be able to love Pepper on my own, but since my sister loves him, I can love him too. And it’s the same with Gianna. You can love her because Jesus does.” –Ruth McQuilkin How about you? Do you wonder how God can love people who do bad things? God does love those people—including you! He loves you despite all the bad things you’ve done. Jesus loves everyone in the world so much that He was willing to die to save us from sin so we could belong to Him. Show others the love He’s shown you by loving them like He does. Today's Key Verse: And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us. Ephesians 5:2 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Learn to love others

Loving Pepper fb9556b8-1198-4522-9fb4-ba58d89ef1d0Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Haman's Plan (2025) As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 276: Haman's Plan (2025)e3575ab3-0779-4da6-976b-3a4c38faf4d3Fri, 03 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Irreligion and Atheism (2025) We continue our examination of the first commandment, unpacking irreligion and atheism. Fr. Mike highlights the different elements of irreligion, namely tempting God in words or deeds, sacrilege, and simony. He emphasizes that the sin of tempting God is easy to fall into when we are deeply troubled or afraid. Fr. Mike also spends time unpacking the many different aspects of atheism, and its impact on our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2118-2126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the first commandment, unpacking irreligion and atheism. Fr. Mike highlights the different elements of irreligion, namely tempting God in words or deeds, sacrilege, and simony. He emphasizes that the sin of tempting God is easy to fall into when we are deeply troubled or afraid. Fr. Mike also spends time unpacking the many different aspects of atheism, and its impact on our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2118-2126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 276: Irreligion and Atheism (2025)85bd9529-1407-489b-b1c8-84d9814565e5Fri, 03 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to The Chosen Fr. Mike Schmitz is back, reacting to powerful scenes from The Chosen. Find out which moments brought him to tears, which ones he wrestled with, and hear his honest perspective on how the series portrays the life of Christ.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz is back, reacting to powerful scenes from The Chosen. Find out which moments brought him to tears, which ones he wrestled with, and hear his honest perspective on how the series portrays the life of Christ.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to The Chosen066b34dd-e88a-4048-9a6d-9ca864861884Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#939 - Luke 12:13-34 – Bigger Barns and WorryThis episode is part 29 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus encounters a man who is thinking about money and tells a parable of a foolish rich man who learns that you can't take it with you. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 29 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus encounters a man who is thinking about money and tells a parable of a foolish rich man who learns that you can't take it with you. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#939 - Luke 12:13-34 – Bigger Barns and Worry260780b2-eca0-462d-9740-d43f84d1cc30Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000900https://216.73.216.191/allTags7 Rules the Greatest Men DiscoveredMost men want to succeed in life, but could never explain how it’s truly done. We chase goals, work harder, and push ourselves, yet still feel like something is missing. The world promises success, comfort, and freedom, but delivers noise, confusion, emptiness, and disappointment. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt reveal 7 Rules Only the Best Men Know, a framework that works 100% of the time. These rules cut through the noise and give men the clarity and strength they’ve been missing. With Scripture, Catholic wisdom, and lived experience, they challenge men to stop drifting, stop doubting, and start living with purpose. COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule FREE ROSARY the Month of October 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most men want to succeed in life, but could never explain how it’s truly done. We chase goals, work harder, and push ourselves, yet still feel like something is missing. The world promises success, comfort, and freedom, but delivers noise, confusion, emptiness, and disappointment. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt reveal 7 Rules Only the Best Men Know, a framework that works 100% of the time. These rules cut through the noise and give men the clarity and strength they’ve been missing. With Scripture, Catholic wisdom, and lived experience, they challenge men to stop drifting, stop doubting, and start living with purpose. COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 👉 Devin Schadt’s book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule FREE ROSARY the Month of October 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full7 Rules the Greatest Men Discovered82a348bf-36c4-4535-87a4-c05bd902d185Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:05:00 +00003844https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo. 1 Sugar Expert: 17 Seconds Of Pleasure Can Rewire Your Brain!Dr. Robert Lustig, a world-leading expert on sugar addiction, metabolism, ultra-processed food, and artificial sweeteners, reveals how they fuel obesity, dementia, dopamine overload, and addiction - and the dangers of RFK Jr.’s health approach. Dr. Robert Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist and expert on sugar, obesity, and the science of addiction, whose groundbreaking new research reveals how the 4 major health crises are all interconnected and driven by stress. He is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Metabolical’, and ‘Fat Chance’.  He explains: ◼️Why 29% of Americans are depressed and how food plays a hidden role ◼️How 17 seconds of pleasure can rewire your brain for lifelong addiction ◼️How the food industry secretly engineers addiction and fuels chronic disease ◼️Why 95% of Alzheimer’s risk is environmental and completely preventable ◼️The dangerous link between dopamine spikes and brain cell death (00:00) Intro (02:28) The Hostage Brain (06:24) Dopamine and the Pain of Lacking Control (09:32) Tolerance Is the Start of Addiction (10:39) If You Depend on Anything, It's Bad (11:25) Is Dopamine Fasting the Cure? (13:25) Can You Rewire Your Brain Away from Sugar Cravings? (15:15) The Shocking Link Between Dementia and Diet Products (22:39) Proteins (25:32) Is Alzheimer's Genetic or Environmental? (28:56) Ketones (33:08) Ultra-Processed Foods Are Poison (34:26) Reengineering Ultra-Processed Food to Be Healthy (39:41) What Needs to Change in the USA (45:06) RFK and Vaccination in the USA (51:56) Important Message About Where You Get Your Information (55:27) Ads (56:29) Practical Steps to Fix Your Addiction (01:01:24) If You Have an Inflamed Brain, You Can't Love (01:04:08) Are Our Diets Making Us Lonely? (01:08:03) Your Vagus Nerve Needs to Be Healthy (01:08:44) Do Vagus Nerve Stimulators Work? (01:10:53) The Real Truth About Ozempic (01:16:08) Can Ozempic Help with Addiction? (01:18:45) Practical Tips to Lose Weight and Eat Less Ultra-Processed Food (01:22:02) The Dangers of Drinking Soda (01:24:22) Younger People Are Getting Cancer More Than Ever (01:27:35) Ads (01:34:29) Does Exercise Help Lower Your Sugar Consumption? (01:36:27) Almost Half of the Population Is Pre-Diabetic (01:39:38) Glucose Monitors (01:41:58) Psychedelics Follow Dr Robert: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3KkR9ce  Website - https://bit.ly/48MtKdA  You can purchase Dr Robert’s book, ‘Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine’, here: https://amzn.to/48Cme56 The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEO    Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store for your 14-Day free trial

Dr. Robert Lustig, a world-leading expert on sugar addiction, metabolism, ultra-processed food, and artificial sweeteners, reveals how they fuel obesity, dementia, dopamine overload, and addiction - and the dangers of RFK Jr.’s health approach. Dr. Robert Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist and expert on sugar, obesity, and the science of addiction, whose groundbreaking new research reveals how the 4 major health crises are all interconnected and driven by stress. He is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Metabolical’, and ‘Fat Chance’.  He explains: ◼️Why 29% of Americans are depressed and how food plays a hidden role ◼️How 17 seconds of pleasure can rewire your brain for lifelong addiction ◼️How the food industry secretly engineers addiction and fuels chronic disease ◼️Why 95% of Alzheimer’s risk is environmental and completely preventable ◼️The dangerous link between dopamine spikes and brain cell death (00:00) Intro (02:28) The Hostage Brain (06:24) Dopamine and the Pain of Lacking Control (09:32) Tolerance Is the Start of Addiction (10:39) If You Depend on Anything, It's Bad (11:25) Is Dopamine Fasting the Cure? (13:25) Can You Rewire Your Brain Away from Sugar Cravings? (15:15) The Shocking Link Between Dementia and Diet Products (22:39) Proteins (25:32) Is Alzheimer's Genetic or Environmental? (28:56) Ketones (33:08) Ultra-Processed Foods Are Poison (34:26) Reengineering Ultra-Processed Food to Be Healthy (39:41) What Needs to Change in the USA (45:06) RFK and Vaccination in the USA (51:56) Important Message About Where You Get Your Information (55:27) Ads (56:29) Practical Steps to Fix Your Addiction (01:01:24) If You Have an Inflamed Brain, You Can't Love (01:04:08) Are Our Diets Making Us Lonely? (01:08:03) Your Vagus Nerve Needs to Be Healthy (01:08:44) Do Vagus Nerve Stimulators Work? (01:10:53) The Real Truth About Ozempic (01:16:08) Can Ozempic Help with Addiction? (01:18:45) Practical Tips to Lose Weight and Eat Less Ultra-Processed Food (01:22:02) The Dangers of Drinking Soda (01:24:22) Younger People Are Getting Cancer More Than Ever (01:27:35) Ads (01:34:29) Does Exercise Help Lower Your Sugar Consumption? (01:36:27) Almost Half of the Population Is Pre-Diabetic (01:39:38) Glucose Monitors (01:41:58) Psychedelics Follow Dr Robert: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3KkR9ce  Website - https://bit.ly/48MtKdA  You can purchase Dr Robert’s book, ‘Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine’, here: https://amzn.to/48Cme56 The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEO    Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store for your 14-Day free trial

fullNo. 1 Sugar Expert: 17 Seconds Of Pleasure Can Rewire Your Brain!ffa848b1-8eb9-45f4-b399-3a660b220be5Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +00006633https://216.73.216.191/allTags Cold Hot Chocolate Read: 1 Timothy 4:11-16 Aimee reached for her cup of hot chocolate and glanced out the window as a group of kids walked across the neighbor’s lawn on their way home from the bus stop. The mug froze halfway to her mouth when she noticed one of them was her little sister. “Brooklyn, you know Mr. Wilson doesn’t like it when you cut across his lawn!” Aimee said when her sister came through the door. “Why did you do that?” “Well, the other kids said there isn’t anything wrong with taking a shortcut,” Brooklyn replied. “They said Mr. Wilson has to learn not to get so mad. Those kids are older than me, so they would know.” “They’re older and know more than you, so that means they’re always right?” asked Aimee. When Brooklyn shrugged in response, Aimee looked down at her mug. “This hot chocolate is really good,” she said. “Want me to make some for you?” “Yeah!” Brooklyn followed Aimee into the kitchen and watched her spoon some chocolate mix into a cup and then take a pitcher of water from the fridge. “Why are you getting out the ice water, Aimee? I thought you were making hot chocolate. You have to use hot water!” “Says who? I’m older, so if I say pouring ice water over the chocolate mix will make hot chocolate, it will.” Brooklyn stared at her sister. “No, it won’t!” Aimee set down the pitcher of water. “So you see that being older doesn’t make anybody always right?” Brooklyn sighed and rolled her eyes. “Okay, I get what you’re saying.” “Good,” said Aimee. “Do you remember what Pastor Williams said last Sunday?” Brooklyn tried to remember the sermon. “He said no matter how old or young we are, Christians can do what’s right because Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to guide us in following what God says in the Bible.” “Yes, and that includes you!” said Aimee. “And what do you think God says is the right thing to do about Mr. Wilson’s lawn?” Brooklyn sighed. “Be kind by staying off it so he doesn’t get upset.” “I agree.” Aimee smiled. “Now, how about some hot chocolate—with hot water?” Brooklyn nodded eagerly. “Yes, please!” –Melissa J. Montgomery How about you? Do you go along with whatever older kids say is okay to do? Have they told you it’s okay to do something your parents or teachers say you shouldn’t do? What God says in the Bible determines what’s right or wrong—not what anyone else says. And He gives Christians the Holy Spirit so we can obey Him and show His love to others. You may be young, but if you know Jesus, you can do what’s right. Today's Key Verse: Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Do the right thing

Read: 1 Timothy 4:11-16 Aimee reached for her cup of hot chocolate and glanced out the window as a group of kids walked across the neighbor’s lawn on their way home from the bus stop. The mug froze halfway to her mouth when she noticed one of them was her little sister. “Brooklyn, you know Mr. Wilson doesn’t like it when you cut across his lawn!” Aimee said when her sister came through the door. “Why did you do that?” “Well, the other kids said there isn’t anything wrong with taking a shortcut,” Brooklyn replied. “They said Mr. Wilson has to learn not to get so mad. Those kids are older than me, so they would know.” “They’re older and know more than you, so that means they’re always right?” asked Aimee. When Brooklyn shrugged in response, Aimee looked down at her mug. “This hot chocolate is really good,” she said. “Want me to make some for you?” “Yeah!” Brooklyn followed Aimee into the kitchen and watched her spoon some chocolate mix into a cup and then take a pitcher of water from the fridge. “Why are you getting out the ice water, Aimee? I thought you were making hot chocolate. You have to use hot water!” “Says who? I’m older, so if I say pouring ice water over the chocolate mix will make hot chocolate, it will.” Brooklyn stared at her sister. “No, it won’t!” Aimee set down the pitcher of water. “So you see that being older doesn’t make anybody always right?” Brooklyn sighed and rolled her eyes. “Okay, I get what you’re saying.” “Good,” said Aimee. “Do you remember what Pastor Williams said last Sunday?” Brooklyn tried to remember the sermon. “He said no matter how old or young we are, Christians can do what’s right because Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to guide us in following what God says in the Bible.” “Yes, and that includes you!” said Aimee. “And what do you think God says is the right thing to do about Mr. Wilson’s lawn?” Brooklyn sighed. “Be kind by staying off it so he doesn’t get upset.” “I agree.” Aimee smiled. “Now, how about some hot chocolate—with hot water?” Brooklyn nodded eagerly. “Yes, please!” –Melissa J. Montgomery How about you? Do you go along with whatever older kids say is okay to do? Have they told you it’s okay to do something your parents or teachers say you shouldn’t do? What God says in the Bible determines what’s right or wrong—not what anyone else says. And He gives Christians the Holy Spirit so we can obey Him and show His love to others. You may be young, but if you know Jesus, you can do what’s right. Today's Key Verse: Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Do the right thing

Cold Hot Chocolate 52d7d89b-302f-4539-9654-d536c5e84a6fThu, 02 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFacing The Problem of Evil and Suffering with Fr. Dan ReehilFr. Dan Reehil helps us process God's sovereignty and goodness in a world dominated by evil. Get 25% Off @CowboyColostrum with code EXFILES at www.cowboycolostrum.com. #CowboyColostrumPod Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES HeavenMeetsEarth.com The Vault- ExorcistFiles.SuperCast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fr. Dan Reehil helps us process God's sovereignty and goodness in a world dominated by evil. Get 25% Off @CowboyColostrum with code EXFILES at www.cowboycolostrum.com. #CowboyColostrumPod Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES HeavenMeetsEarth.com The Vault- ExorcistFiles.SuperCast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullFacing The Problem of Evil and Suffering with Fr. Dan Reehil646c601e-3fed-4f5a-962b-40bc3adb9effThu, 02 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2025) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2025)87b037d6-3fce-41a1-b281-c734649ee627Thu, 02 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Superstition, Idolatry, and Magic (2025) Superstition, idolatry, divination, and magic are all things we can encounter in our daily lives, and, with Fr. Mike, we unpack how they break the first commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that superstition represents an “excess of religion” and can affect the worship we offer to God. He points out that we can be superstitious even in our Catholic practices. He also explains that idolatry consists of divinizing anything that is not God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2110-2117. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Superstition, idolatry, divination, and magic are all things we can encounter in our daily lives, and, with Fr. Mike, we unpack how they break the first commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that superstition represents an “excess of religion” and can affect the worship we offer to God. He points out that we can be superstitious even in our Catholic practices. He also explains that idolatry consists of divinizing anything that is not God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2110-2117. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 275: Superstition, Idolatry, and Magic (2025)5e536403-1099-4d36-8892-6f59847e07a2Thu, 02 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags One, Two, Three Read: John 10:30; 14:16-20, 26 “Mom, what does ‘Trinity’ mean?” Kaylee asked one afternoon. “Pastor Banks said that word in his sermon this morning.” “It means that God the Father, God the Son—that’s Jesus—and God the Holy Spirit are three persons, yet they are one God,” explained Mom. “The word ‘Trinity’ isn’t found in the Bible, but the idea of one God in three persons is found in several places. I’ll show you a few of them.” Just then the doorbell rang. It was Mom’s sister, who had come to drop off some tools she had borrowed. Kaylee grabbed a book and read on the couch while Mom and Aunt Laura chatted in the kitchen. Aunt Laura had just left when Dad hurried into the room. “Honey, have you seen my black jacket?” he asked Kaylee’s mother. “I think I saw it in a closet recently,” said Mom. “I’ll go look.” A little while later, Mom came back into the room and reached for her Bible. “Now,” she said, “let’s see if I can find some verses and think of an example to help you understand the Trinity.” Kaylee smiled. “Actually, I already thought of an example—you!” “Me?” said Mom, looking puzzled. Kaylee nodded. “You’re just one person, but you’re Aunt Laura’s sister, Dad’s wife, and my mother—one, two, three! As a sister, wife, and mother, you do different things for all three of us, but you’re still just one you.” Mom laughed. “Well, that’s not quite how it works, but I’m glad to see you’re thinking it through. The Trinity is more than just one person being different things to different people—the Father, Son, and Spirit are distinct persons, yet still one God. It’s hard for us to understand because God is beyond our complete understanding.” “Yeah,” said Kaylee. “It’s hard to understand, all right!” “The important thing for us to remember is that even though we can’t understand everything about God, we can trust Him because of His great love for us,” said Mom. “He loves us so much that God the Father sent God the Son—Jesus—to die for our sins. When we put our faith in Jesus, God the Holy Spirit comes to live in our hearts as a promise that we will be with God forever.” –Lois A. Teufel How about you? Do you find the Trinity hard to understand? That’s because God is bigger than what our human minds can fully grasp. So don’t worry if you don’t understand God completely. Keep learning all you can, and remember that the most important things the Bible says about Him are things you can understand—that He loves you, died for you, and will always be with those who trust in Him. Today's Key Verse: May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God is “three-in-one”

Read: John 10:30; 14:16-20, 26 “Mom, what does ‘Trinity’ mean?” Kaylee asked one afternoon. “Pastor Banks said that word in his sermon this morning.” “It means that God the Father, God the Son—that’s Jesus—and God the Holy Spirit are three persons, yet they are one God,” explained Mom. “The word ‘Trinity’ isn’t found in the Bible, but the idea of one God in three persons is found in several places. I’ll show you a few of them.” Just then the doorbell rang. It was Mom’s sister, who had come to drop off some tools she had borrowed. Kaylee grabbed a book and read on the couch while Mom and Aunt Laura chatted in the kitchen. Aunt Laura had just left when Dad hurried into the room. “Honey, have you seen my black jacket?” he asked Kaylee’s mother. “I think I saw it in a closet recently,” said Mom. “I’ll go look.” A little while later, Mom came back into the room and reached for her Bible. “Now,” she said, “let’s see if I can find some verses and think of an example to help you understand the Trinity.” Kaylee smiled. “Actually, I already thought of an example—you!” “Me?” said Mom, looking puzzled. Kaylee nodded. “You’re just one person, but you’re Aunt Laura’s sister, Dad’s wife, and my mother—one, two, three! As a sister, wife, and mother, you do different things for all three of us, but you’re still just one you.” Mom laughed. “Well, that’s not quite how it works, but I’m glad to see you’re thinking it through. The Trinity is more than just one person being different things to different people—the Father, Son, and Spirit are distinct persons, yet still one God. It’s hard for us to understand because God is beyond our complete understanding.” “Yeah,” said Kaylee. “It’s hard to understand, all right!” “The important thing for us to remember is that even though we can’t understand everything about God, we can trust Him because of His great love for us,” said Mom. “He loves us so much that God the Father sent God the Son—Jesus—to die for our sins. When we put our faith in Jesus, God the Holy Spirit comes to live in our hearts as a promise that we will be with God forever.” –Lois A. Teufel How about you? Do you find the Trinity hard to understand? That’s because God is bigger than what our human minds can fully grasp. So don’t worry if you don’t understand God completely. Keep learning all you can, and remember that the most important things the Bible says about Him are things you can understand—that He loves you, died for you, and will always be with those who trust in Him. Today's Key Verse: May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: God is “three-in-one”

One, Two, Three 17dd70fe-cad8-49a4-a47f-b3d7522950f5Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#388: You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good,Genesis 37-50, Romans 12:9,  Isaiah 5:20m Proverbs 2:14-15, Proverbs 8:13, Matthew 5:44, Ephesians 6:10-12, 2 Corinthians 4:7–9,  John 16:33 In today’s special episode, we talk about evil in our world but keep details age-appropriate and I point them to what God’s Word says about it. My children have been asking really good questions about this due to events and I thought we should address it. Using the story of Joseph, the cross of Jesus, and even a recent story, we discover four big truths: God can use what was meant for evil for good. We must hate what is evil and cling to what is good. We are called to love our enemies and fight with prayer, truth, and love. We have real hope because of Jesus. This episode may feel a little different than our usual storytelling, but I believe it will help children think biblically when they have questions about hard things. My hope is that today’s episode gives you a strong starting place and sparks meaningful conversations with your children. Link to the full article in Christianity Today about Yassir  https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/enemy-jesus-love-muslim-christian-conversion-sudan/ There is a free parent letter that goes along with this episode. It’s designed to encourage you and offer a few practical tips as well. This episode does not include the regular Patreon activity pages, since it was created in response to recent events and outside of my usual schedule. I simply didn’t have time to prepare them—but I still wanted to make sure you had this special episode and the accompanying letter. Get the letter here.

Genesis 37-50, Romans 12:9,  Isaiah 5:20m Proverbs 2:14-15, Proverbs 8:13, Matthew 5:44, Ephesians 6:10-12, 2 Corinthians 4:7–9,  John 16:33 In today’s special episode, we talk about evil in our world but keep details age-appropriate and I point them to what God’s Word says about it. My children have been asking really good questions about this due to events and I thought we should address it. Using the story of Joseph, the cross of Jesus, and even a recent story, we discover four big truths: God can use what was meant for evil for good. We must hate what is evil and cling to what is good. We are called to love our enemies and fight with prayer, truth, and love. We have real hope because of Jesus. This episode may feel a little different than our usual storytelling, but I believe it will help children think biblically when they have questions about hard things. My hope is that today’s episode gives you a strong starting place and sparks meaningful conversations with your children. Link to the full article in Christianity Today about Yassir  https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/enemy-jesus-love-muslim-christian-conversion-sudan/ There is a free parent letter that goes along with this episode. It’s designed to encourage you and offer a few practical tips as well. This episode does not include the regular Patreon activity pages, since it was created in response to recent events and outside of my usual schedule. I simply didn’t have time to prepare them—but I still wanted to make sure you had this special episode and the accompanying letter. Get the letter here.

full#388: You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good,8766f6f7-34a3-4851-bd9a-57f90bb623acWed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000965https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2025) Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2025)b59f3954-a4f0-40b2-9e73-59a16299a487Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Social Duty of Religion (2025) The social duty of religion and the right to religious freedom are presented to us in the Catechism. We examine what it means to have respect for other religions and the freedom, within limits, to exercise our convictions. Fr. Mike makes it clear that it is our calling as Christians to evangelize and bring our Catholic Christianity to the public square. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2104-2109. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The social duty of religion and the right to religious freedom are presented to us in the Catechism. We examine what it means to have respect for other religions and the freedom, within limits, to exercise our convictions. Fr. Mike makes it clear that it is our calling as Christians to evangelize and bring our Catholic Christianity to the public square. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2104-2109. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 274: Social Duty of Religion (2025)b730db84-ae6d-4a29-925e-74a98292df17Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Good Father Read: Luke 11:9-13 “Matthew, when you’ve finished raking the leaves, come to the shed.” Matthew’s father pushed a wheelbarrow around the back of the house. Uh-oh, what did Dad want now? The last time he called Matthew to the shed, he asked him to pick up sticks that had fallen from the windstorm. Maybe he was going to give him more chores to do. Matthew bagged up the last of the leaves and stared at the little shed behind the house. He didn’t really want to go back there. Maybe Dad was mad at him. Did Mom tell him about the glass serving bowl that he broke yesterday? Dragging the rake behind him, he headed for the shed. As he approached, he slowed his pace. If Dad knew about the glass bowl, he really didn’t want to go in there. But before he could think about it a minute longer, Dad called to him. “Matthew, is that you?” Here goes. He dropped the rake just outside the door and stepped into the shed. To his surprise, a brown and white puppy with long ears greeted him by wagging his tail and jumping up and down. “The Kleins’ dog had puppies, and I told them it’s about time you had a pet of your own.” With a great big smile stretched across his face, Matthew dropped to his knees and scratched behind the little dog’s ears. “Wow, Dad. You’re the best! I thought you were angry or that you were going to give me more chores to do.” His father grinned. “Matthew, you’re my son and I love you. That’s why I enjoy giving you gifts.” “You do?” “Yes, I do.” Matthew’s father knelt down and stroked the puppy’s back. “Just like our Father in heaven.” “What do you mean?” Matthew asked. “A lot of people are afraid of God. They think He wants to punish them or stop them from having fun. But the truth is that God loves to give His children good gifts. And He gives much better gifts than I do.” Matthew smiled as he rubbed under the puppy’s chin. “If that’s true, then I can’t wait to get His gifts!” “You’ve already gotten His best gift of all,” said Dad. “Eternal life through His Son, Jesus.” –Annika Klanderud How about you? How do you view God? Do you see Him as a loving Father who loves to give you gifts? The Bible tells us God loves His children and gives them good gifts. He even gave us His Son, Jesus, to take the punishment for our sin so we could receive eternal life. By trusting in Jesus, you receive the best gift of all! (To learn more, go to https://www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: God is a giver

Read: Luke 11:9-13 “Matthew, when you’ve finished raking the leaves, come to the shed.” Matthew’s father pushed a wheelbarrow around the back of the house. Uh-oh, what did Dad want now? The last time he called Matthew to the shed, he asked him to pick up sticks that had fallen from the windstorm. Maybe he was going to give him more chores to do. Matthew bagged up the last of the leaves and stared at the little shed behind the house. He didn’t really want to go back there. Maybe Dad was mad at him. Did Mom tell him about the glass serving bowl that he broke yesterday? Dragging the rake behind him, he headed for the shed. As he approached, he slowed his pace. If Dad knew about the glass bowl, he really didn’t want to go in there. But before he could think about it a minute longer, Dad called to him. “Matthew, is that you?” Here goes. He dropped the rake just outside the door and stepped into the shed. To his surprise, a brown and white puppy with long ears greeted him by wagging his tail and jumping up and down. “The Kleins’ dog had puppies, and I told them it’s about time you had a pet of your own.” With a great big smile stretched across his face, Matthew dropped to his knees and scratched behind the little dog’s ears. “Wow, Dad. You’re the best! I thought you were angry or that you were going to give me more chores to do.” His father grinned. “Matthew, you’re my son and I love you. That’s why I enjoy giving you gifts.” “You do?” “Yes, I do.” Matthew’s father knelt down and stroked the puppy’s back. “Just like our Father in heaven.” “What do you mean?” Matthew asked. “A lot of people are afraid of God. They think He wants to punish them or stop them from having fun. But the truth is that God loves to give His children good gifts. And He gives much better gifts than I do.” Matthew smiled as he rubbed under the puppy’s chin. “If that’s true, then I can’t wait to get His gifts!” “You’ve already gotten His best gift of all,” said Dad. “Eternal life through His Son, Jesus.” –Annika Klanderud How about you? How do you view God? Do you see Him as a loving Father who loves to give you gifts? The Bible tells us God loves His children and gives them good gifts. He even gave us His Son, Jesus, to take the punishment for our sin so we could receive eternal life. By trusting in Jesus, you receive the best gift of all! (To learn more, go to https://www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: God is a giver

The Good Father 987673ca-5f22-46c8-a84d-42f6525b1b2bTue, 30 Sep 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: The Lord's Work (2025) Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 273: The Lord's Work (2025)4a613e75-6552-4563-88ff-7b681813fa99Tue, 30 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: Him Only Shall You Serve (2025) How can we serve God? The Catechism identifies ways in which we can keep the first commandment through adoration, prayer, sacrifice, and promises and vows. Fr. Mike relates these to us and identifies how we can truly worship and serve the Lord throughout our daily lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2095-2103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How can we serve God? The Catechism identifies ways in which we can keep the first commandment through adoration, prayer, sacrifice, and promises and vows. Fr. Mike relates these to us and identifies how we can truly worship and serve the Lord throughout our daily lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2095-2103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 273: Him Only Shall You Serve (2025)3de1445b-a96f-42c6-aaf1-7eb83304a949Tue, 30 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags258 - How to Lose WellLosing sucks, right? What if I claimed to you it was actually awesome - a secret weapon that God gave us to get the things that are really the most important in our lives? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I talk about losing. How we frame what a loss means makes all the difference. Whether on the sports field or in the conference room, learning to respond to a "loss" in a Christian way will transform your entire world view. It will help you get to heaven. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

Losing sucks, right? What if I claimed to you it was actually awesome - a secret weapon that God gave us to get the things that are really the most important in our lives? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I talk about losing. How we frame what a loss means makes all the difference. Whether on the sports field or in the conference room, learning to respond to a "loss" in a Christian way will transform your entire world view. It will help you get to heaven. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full258 - How to Lose Well19a0a7eb-9b51-44e3-a6de-204dba65a90aMon, 29 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAtheist vs Christian vs Spiritualist: The Paperclip Problem That Exposes Religion!Are We Living Through the BIGGEST Crisis of Purpose & Meaning in History? 3 in 5 young Americans believe that their life lacks purpose. This isn’t just a statistic, it’s a silent epidemic reshaping mental health, identity and future...So, how do we fix it? In this DOAC debate, Greg Koukl (Christian), Alex O’Connor (atheist), and Dr K (psychiatrist) explore why so many feel lost, whether God is the answer, how death anxiety drives our search for meaning, and how YOU can find direction…today.  This isn’t just a discussion. It’s a confrontation with life’s hardest challenge: finding meaning, and how faith, reason, and spirituality compete to fill the void. Greg Koukl is a Christian apologist, speaker, and founder of Stand to Reason, Alex O’Connor is a philosopher, writer, and host of the Cosmic Skeptic channel, and Dr K, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, mental health educator, and co-founder of Healthy Gamer.  Together, they discuss:  ◼️If God gave you a purpose…what does that actually mean? ◼️Why “do what makes you happy” is terrible advice for finding meaning ◼️How comfort is quietly killing your sense of purpose ◼️The shocking truth about modern loneliness and identity loss ◼️The “paperclip problem” that exposes religion (00:00) Intro (02:27) Atheist vs Christian vs Spiritualist (05:24) What Is Purpose? (12:56) Is Meaning Necessary? (17:24) What's the Point of This Conversation? (18:53) Can Humanity Find Its Purpose? (36:55) Is It Important to Be Curious About God? (42:14) Is Modern Society the Reason for a Meaning Crisis? (42:46) What Is Meaning and Why Do People Feel the Lack of It? (51:20) The Problem of Consciousness (1:06:56) How to Find Meaning (1:25:45) Is Agnosticism the Truth? (1:35:13) Ads (1:36:11) Do We Each Have a Specific Purpose or Is It Self-Chosen? (1:39:59) Dharma and Karma (1:48:28) Can We Have a Fulfilling Life Without a Transcendent Purpose? (2:20:02) Ads (2:22:23) How to Create a Meaningful Life as an Agnostic (2:40:05) Is Alex on His Way to Getting Closer to God? (2:51:59) How to Remove the Feeling of Being Lost in Life (3:05:23) What to Do When You Feel Stuck (3:11:27) Closing Thoughts Follow Alex:  YouTube: http://bit.ly/3KCRM0B  Substack: http://bit.ly/46GsExC  Instagram: https://bit.ly/4mBNW5o  Follow Greg: X - https://bit.ly/4nMy80v  Stand to Reason - https://bit.ly/4pFtYJG  A Gift to DOAC Listeners from Stand to Reason: Download "How God Rescues Broken Souls” from Greg Koukl’s book, The Story of Reality, at http://bit.ly/3It65o4  You can purchase ‘The Story of Reality’, here: https://amzn.to/4nGNft3  Follow Dr K:  YouTube - https://bit.ly/48wUuig  Instagram - https://bit.ly/48xxSy3  Twitch - https://bit.ly/42zkAO3  You can purchase Dr K’s book, ‘How To Raise a Healthy Gamer’, here: https://amzn.to/4norKgr  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Adobe Express - http://ADOBE.LY/STEVEN   Plaud - https://www.plaud.ai/pages/steven use DOAC22 for 22% off Note and NotePin Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC with code DOAC100 for $100 towards your membership

Are We Living Through the BIGGEST Crisis of Purpose & Meaning in History? 3 in 5 young Americans believe that their life lacks purpose. This isn’t just a statistic, it’s a silent epidemic reshaping mental health, identity and future...So, how do we fix it? In this DOAC debate, Greg Koukl (Christian), Alex O’Connor (atheist), and Dr K (psychiatrist) explore why so many feel lost, whether God is the answer, how death anxiety drives our search for meaning, and how YOU can find direction…today.  This isn’t just a discussion. It’s a confrontation with life’s hardest challenge: finding meaning, and how faith, reason, and spirituality compete to fill the void. Greg Koukl is a Christian apologist, speaker, and founder of Stand to Reason, Alex O’Connor is a philosopher, writer, and host of the Cosmic Skeptic channel, and Dr K, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, mental health educator, and co-founder of Healthy Gamer.  Together, they discuss:  ◼️If God gave you a purpose…what does that actually mean? ◼️Why “do what makes you happy” is terrible advice for finding meaning ◼️How comfort is quietly killing your sense of purpose ◼️The shocking truth about modern loneliness and identity loss ◼️The “paperclip problem” that exposes religion (00:00) Intro (02:27) Atheist vs Christian vs Spiritualist (05:24) What Is Purpose? (12:56) Is Meaning Necessary? (17:24) What's the Point of This Conversation? (18:53) Can Humanity Find Its Purpose? (36:55) Is It Important to Be Curious About God? (42:14) Is Modern Society the Reason for a Meaning Crisis? (42:46) What Is Meaning and Why Do People Feel the Lack of It? (51:20) The Problem of Consciousness (1:06:56) How to Find Meaning (1:25:45) Is Agnosticism the Truth? (1:35:13) Ads (1:36:11) Do We Each Have a Specific Purpose or Is It Self-Chosen? (1:39:59) Dharma and Karma (1:48:28) Can We Have a Fulfilling Life Without a Transcendent Purpose? (2:20:02) Ads (2:22:23) How to Create a Meaningful Life as an Agnostic (2:40:05) Is Alex on His Way to Getting Closer to God? (2:51:59) How to Remove the Feeling of Being Lost in Life (3:05:23) What to Do When You Feel Stuck (3:11:27) Closing Thoughts Follow Alex:  YouTube: http://bit.ly/3KCRM0B  Substack: http://bit.ly/46GsExC  Instagram: https://bit.ly/4mBNW5o  Follow Greg: X - https://bit.ly/4nMy80v  Stand to Reason - https://bit.ly/4pFtYJG  A Gift to DOAC Listeners from Stand to Reason: Download "How God Rescues Broken Souls” from Greg Koukl’s book, The Story of Reality, at http://bit.ly/3It65o4  You can purchase ‘The Story of Reality’, here: https://amzn.to/4nGNft3  Follow Dr K:  YouTube - https://bit.ly/48wUuig  Instagram - https://bit.ly/48xxSy3  Twitch - https://bit.ly/42zkAO3  You can purchase Dr K’s book, ‘How To Raise a Healthy Gamer’, here: https://amzn.to/4norKgr  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Adobe Express - http://ADOBE.LY/STEVEN   Plaud - https://www.plaud.ai/pages/steven use DOAC22 for 22% off Note and NotePin Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC with code DOAC100 for $100 towards your membership

fullAtheist vs Christian vs Spiritualist: The Paperclip Problem That Exposes Religion!24ba717f-90b0-4afd-aa36-603b009c2b1bMon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +000012077https://216.73.216.191/allTags Another Titanic Read: Jeremiah 9:23-24; 1 Peter 5:5-6 “My history report is due tomorrow, and I’m going to have the best one in the class!” announced Mateo as he and his dad got ready to play a game of ping-pong. “Most of the kids write the dumbest essays you’ve ever seen! I also got the top score on our spelling tests three weeks in a row. And the math we’re learning is so simple, it’s pathetic.” Dad didn’t look too happy as Mateo bragged about his schoolwork. “Let’s get started,” Mateo said, bouncing the ball on the table. “I’ll soon have you begging for mercy with my alley slam shot!” Dad grinned. “Maybe, but then again, you might find you’ve underestimated your opponent. By the way, I know just the thing you should write about for your next report—the sinking of the Titanic.” “That big ship?” asked Mateo. “I’ve heard about it. It was one of the greatest passenger ships of all time!” Dad nodded. “It was elegant—crystal chandeliers, velvet curtains, fine china, even a ballroom with its own orchestra. It was the pride of its era. Everyone thought the ship was unsinkable. Only problem was, it sank.” “Why do you think that’s such a good topic for me?” asked Mateo. Dad twirled his paddle. “Because you remind me of the Titanic, Mateo.” “I do?” Mateo looked pleased. “You mean because it was a great ship and I do great in school and stuff?” Dad shook his head. “No, I mean because you sound very proud when you talk about yourself. Pride can be like the iceberg that tore a hole in the Titanic. Jesus is the source of all your talents and abilities—and He didn’t give them to you so you could put yourself above your peers. He wants you to use your gifts to serve Him and show others who He is. It’s good to be thankful for them and do your best, but when you get puffed up and put others down, you’re using the gifts Jesus gave you for yourself, not Him.” “I guess I see what you mean,” said Mateo. “Jesus probably wants me to use my gifts to help kids in my class who are struggling.” He grinned. “I’ll start tomorrow. Now, about that alley slam shot! Are you ready?” –Christi B. Kehn How about you? Do you try to be the best at everything you do? Do you take credit for every good grade, every victory, every prize you win? It’s good to do your best and recognize your abilities, but never forget that you have no reason to be proud. It’s God—not you—who is the source of all good gifts. Give Him the glory and trust Him to help you use your talents to point others to Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Be humble, not proud

Read: Jeremiah 9:23-24; 1 Peter 5:5-6 “My history report is due tomorrow, and I’m going to have the best one in the class!” announced Mateo as he and his dad got ready to play a game of ping-pong. “Most of the kids write the dumbest essays you’ve ever seen! I also got the top score on our spelling tests three weeks in a row. And the math we’re learning is so simple, it’s pathetic.” Dad didn’t look too happy as Mateo bragged about his schoolwork. “Let’s get started,” Mateo said, bouncing the ball on the table. “I’ll soon have you begging for mercy with my alley slam shot!” Dad grinned. “Maybe, but then again, you might find you’ve underestimated your opponent. By the way, I know just the thing you should write about for your next report—the sinking of the Titanic.” “That big ship?” asked Mateo. “I’ve heard about it. It was one of the greatest passenger ships of all time!” Dad nodded. “It was elegant—crystal chandeliers, velvet curtains, fine china, even a ballroom with its own orchestra. It was the pride of its era. Everyone thought the ship was unsinkable. Only problem was, it sank.” “Why do you think that’s such a good topic for me?” asked Mateo. Dad twirled his paddle. “Because you remind me of the Titanic, Mateo.” “I do?” Mateo looked pleased. “You mean because it was a great ship and I do great in school and stuff?” Dad shook his head. “No, I mean because you sound very proud when you talk about yourself. Pride can be like the iceberg that tore a hole in the Titanic. Jesus is the source of all your talents and abilities—and He didn’t give them to you so you could put yourself above your peers. He wants you to use your gifts to serve Him and show others who He is. It’s good to be thankful for them and do your best, but when you get puffed up and put others down, you’re using the gifts Jesus gave you for yourself, not Him.” “I guess I see what you mean,” said Mateo. “Jesus probably wants me to use my gifts to help kids in my class who are struggling.” He grinned. “I’ll start tomorrow. Now, about that alley slam shot! Are you ready?” –Christi B. Kehn How about you? Do you try to be the best at everything you do? Do you take credit for every good grade, every victory, every prize you win? It’s good to do your best and recognize your abilities, but never forget that you have no reason to be proud. It’s God—not you—who is the source of all good gifts. Give Him the glory and trust Him to help you use your talents to point others to Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Be humble, not proud

Another Titanic eb197cc7-cabe-461b-b318-5b5eb193765bMon, 29 Sep 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2025) Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2025)7bc1f7e4-2b13-4eee-87c6-e36a18469d00Mon, 29 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: You Shall Worship the Lord Your God (2025) “You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.” Taking a look at the first commandment, we see how we are called to love and worship God above all else. The Catechism also lists the ways in which we may potentially fall into sins against faith, hope, and charity. Fr. Mike elaborates on these violations and reminds us that while it may seem overwhelming, God loved us first, and we must trust in him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2083-2094. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.” Taking a look at the first commandment, we see how we are called to love and worship God above all else. The Catechism also lists the ways in which we may potentially fall into sins against faith, hope, and charity. Fr. Mike elaborates on these violations and reminds us that while it may seem overwhelming, God loved us first, and we must trust in him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2083-2094. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 272: You Shall Worship the Lord Your God (2025)8afa2bbc-7719-4c56-a88a-c8147a16d9beMon, 29 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Bad Name Read: Philippians 2:14-16 Julia was quiet as she walked beside her mom at the mall. “What’s wrong, sweetheart?” Mom asked. Julia sighed. “Kids at school were saying bad things about Christians today. It’s all Paige’s fault! She claims to be a Christian, but she’s the meanest girl I know. So now the other kids think Christians are mean people who pretend they’re good—she gives all of us a bad name!” Just then, a few women wearing headscarves turned a corner and began walking toward them. Julia gasped and moved closer to Mom. “What’s the matter?” Mom asked. Julia spoke in a low voice. “Uncle Jerry said people like them hate people like us.” When the women came closer, Mom smiled at them and said hello, and they smiled back. “Well,” said Mom, “they don’t seem to hate us.” “Maybe not,” said Julia. “Uncle Jerry may be right about some people, but a lot of the time we think badly of certain groups of people just because a few of them are hateful. We should remember that those few people aren’t necessarily a good representation of their entire culture or religion—and that, even if some of them do hate us, Jesus tells us to show them who He is by loving them in return.” “I guess you’re right,” said Julia. “You know, that reminds me of Paige. She can be a bad representation of Christianity and make people think badly of all Christians.” “We’ve all been guilty of that at times,” said Mom. “That’s why we need to depend on Jesus to help us be a good representation of Him. So many people have never read the Bible or maybe never even heard of Jesus, and we might be the only chance they have to know what He’s like.” “Maybe Paige doesn’t know that,” Julia said. “Her family only started going to church a little while ago.” “She might need you to be an example of Jesus’s love,” said Mom. “He loves us so much that He was willing to die for us when we were His enemies. Remind her what Jesus is like by treating her and everyone else in a loving way—even when they’re not loving in return. That’s how we live up to His good name.” –Katelyn Van Kooten How about you? Are you a good representation of Jesus for other people? Do your actions show others who He is and how much He loves us? Because of the great love Jesus has shown us, we’re able to treat others the way He would—even when it’s not easy. Trust Him to help you show His love to others so they can see what He’s like through you. Today's Key Verse: By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Treat others as Jesus would

Read: Philippians 2:14-16 Julia was quiet as she walked beside her mom at the mall. “What’s wrong, sweetheart?” Mom asked. Julia sighed. “Kids at school were saying bad things about Christians today. It’s all Paige’s fault! She claims to be a Christian, but she’s the meanest girl I know. So now the other kids think Christians are mean people who pretend they’re good—she gives all of us a bad name!” Just then, a few women wearing headscarves turned a corner and began walking toward them. Julia gasped and moved closer to Mom. “What’s the matter?” Mom asked. Julia spoke in a low voice. “Uncle Jerry said people like them hate people like us.” When the women came closer, Mom smiled at them and said hello, and they smiled back. “Well,” said Mom, “they don’t seem to hate us.” “Maybe not,” said Julia. “Uncle Jerry may be right about some people, but a lot of the time we think badly of certain groups of people just because a few of them are hateful. We should remember that those few people aren’t necessarily a good representation of their entire culture or religion—and that, even if some of them do hate us, Jesus tells us to show them who He is by loving them in return.” “I guess you’re right,” said Julia. “You know, that reminds me of Paige. She can be a bad representation of Christianity and make people think badly of all Christians.” “We’ve all been guilty of that at times,” said Mom. “That’s why we need to depend on Jesus to help us be a good representation of Him. So many people have never read the Bible or maybe never even heard of Jesus, and we might be the only chance they have to know what He’s like.” “Maybe Paige doesn’t know that,” Julia said. “Her family only started going to church a little while ago.” “She might need you to be an example of Jesus’s love,” said Mom. “He loves us so much that He was willing to die for us when we were His enemies. Remind her what Jesus is like by treating her and everyone else in a loving way—even when they’re not loving in return. That’s how we live up to His good name.” –Katelyn Van Kooten How about you? Are you a good representation of Jesus for other people? Do your actions show others who He is and how much He loves us? Because of the great love Jesus has shown us, we’re able to treat others the way He would—even when it’s not easy. Trust Him to help you show His love to others so they can see what He’s like through you. Today's Key Verse: By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Treat others as Jesus would

A Bad Name 54c44f0d-d13d-43a6-a1f1-03c2aeac9555Sun, 28 Sep 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2025) Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2025)6f89d588-cb9e-471a-85ae-7aa04b667f16Sun, 28 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Love of God (2025) We continue our overview of the Ten Commandments by looking at the two parts: love of God and love of neighbor. Together they form a “coherent whole,” and there is a unity between the two. While the Catechism shows us our obligation to follow the Commandments, it also reminds us that, “What God commands, he makes possible by his grace.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though it may be challenging at times, we are not alone. Jesus is here to help us keep his Commandments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2064-2082. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our overview of the Ten Commandments by looking at the two parts: love of God and love of neighbor. Together they form a “coherent whole,” and there is a unity between the two. While the Catechism shows us our obligation to follow the Commandments, it also reminds us that, “What God commands, he makes possible by his grace.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though it may be challenging at times, we are not alone. Jesus is here to help us keep his Commandments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2064-2082. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 271: Love of God (2025)4bb1519c-1727-40c0-9a6f-77e2693588eaSun, 28 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags9/28/25 The god of Our Generation Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time When comfort is our god, we end up underliving our lives. Modern life has done a powerful job of reducing stark deprivation. This is a good thing. But one of the results is that many of us have become captive to comfort. Mass Readings from September 28, 2025: Amos 6:1a, 4-7 Psalm 146:7, 8-9, 9-101 Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time When comfort is our god, we end up underliving our lives. Modern life has done a powerful job of reducing stark deprivation. This is a good thing. But one of the results is that many of us have become captive to comfort. Mass Readings from September 28, 2025: Amos 6:1a, 4-7 Psalm 146:7, 8-9, 9-101 Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31

full9/28/25 The god of Our Generation 3b674e80-24fe-4e48-b5b8-8633ef6d35a4Sat, 27 Sep 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Flying Together Read: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 “I wonder why geese always fly in a V formation,” Zion said as he and his dad raked their lawn. Overhead, a flock of geese honked their way southward in the cloudless fall sky. “Do you see how closely they fly together?” asked Dad. “As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird following it. That means the bird behind it uses less energy as it flies. By flying in a V formation, the flock can fly about seventy percent farther than if each bird flew alone. The leader—the first one—has to work the hardest, so they take turns being in front.” “Hey, that’s cool!” said Zion. “Smart birds!” They finished raking, and Zion grabbed some large plastic bags from the garage. “Is it okay if I skip church tomorrow?” he asked as they stuffed the leaves into the bags. “Caden got a new game for his birthday and invited me over to play it in the morning.” “You can play Caden’s game another time,” said Dad. “That’s not a good reason to skip church.” “But I’ll do my devotions before I go,” said Zion. “Why can’t I just spend time with Jesus on my own instead of going to church?” “Zion, praying and reading the Bible on your own is very important, and I’m glad you do that,” said Dad. “But it’s not the same as going to church.” “Why not?” asked Zion. “That’s basically what we do at church, just with more people.” “Exactly,” said Dad. “Remember those geese we saw in the V formation? They would never be able to make the long journey south on their own—they need each other. And we need other Christians on our journey with Jesus. They support and encourage us and help us see a bigger picture of how He’s changing people’s hearts and lives. Jesus wants us to spend time with Him on our own, but He also wants us to spend time with Him as a body of believers because He loves all of us and knows how much we need each other.” Zion looked up at the sound of honking. More geese were on their way south. “Okay, Dad,” he said. “I’ll play Caden’s game another time.” –Rosemary C. Wilson How about you? Do you ever wonder why you need to go to church? Would you rather just spend time with Jesus on your own? That’s not how He designed the Christian life to be. He wants you to learn about Him and worship Him with other Christians so you can support and encourage one another. So don’t neglect going to church—we’re all on this journey with Jesus together! Today's Key Verse: Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: We need other Christians

Read: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 “I wonder why geese always fly in a V formation,” Zion said as he and his dad raked their lawn. Overhead, a flock of geese honked their way southward in the cloudless fall sky. “Do you see how closely they fly together?” asked Dad. “As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird following it. That means the bird behind it uses less energy as it flies. By flying in a V formation, the flock can fly about seventy percent farther than if each bird flew alone. The leader—the first one—has to work the hardest, so they take turns being in front.” “Hey, that’s cool!” said Zion. “Smart birds!” They finished raking, and Zion grabbed some large plastic bags from the garage. “Is it okay if I skip church tomorrow?” he asked as they stuffed the leaves into the bags. “Caden got a new game for his birthday and invited me over to play it in the morning.” “You can play Caden’s game another time,” said Dad. “That’s not a good reason to skip church.” “But I’ll do my devotions before I go,” said Zion. “Why can’t I just spend time with Jesus on my own instead of going to church?” “Zion, praying and reading the Bible on your own is very important, and I’m glad you do that,” said Dad. “But it’s not the same as going to church.” “Why not?” asked Zion. “That’s basically what we do at church, just with more people.” “Exactly,” said Dad. “Remember those geese we saw in the V formation? They would never be able to make the long journey south on their own—they need each other. And we need other Christians on our journey with Jesus. They support and encourage us and help us see a bigger picture of how He’s changing people’s hearts and lives. Jesus wants us to spend time with Him on our own, but He also wants us to spend time with Him as a body of believers because He loves all of us and knows how much we need each other.” Zion looked up at the sound of honking. More geese were on their way south. “Okay, Dad,” he said. “I’ll play Caden’s game another time.” –Rosemary C. Wilson How about you? Do you ever wonder why you need to go to church? Would you rather just spend time with Jesus on your own? That’s not how He designed the Christian life to be. He wants you to learn about Him and worship Him with other Christians so you can support and encourage one another. So don’t neglect going to church—we’re all on this journey with Jesus together! Today's Key Verse: Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: We need other Christians

Flying Together 85ec1715-6961-49b3-9c2a-9d211f72829fSat, 27 Sep 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2025) Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2025)3a72dd95-6046-4d0e-914d-5f8183f34620Sat, 27 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: The Ten Commandments (2025) God reveals himself and his glory through the Ten Commandments. We begin exploring the Ten Commandments as shown in the Catechism and learn about how these laws are not meant to limit us, but set us free from the slavery of sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that the Commandments are truly a gift from God and reflects his love for us. Today’s readings are the Ten Commandments and Catechism paragraphs 2052-2063. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God reveals himself and his glory through the Ten Commandments. We begin exploring the Ten Commandments as shown in the Catechism and learn about how these laws are not meant to limit us, but set us free from the slavery of sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that the Commandments are truly a gift from God and reflects his love for us. Today’s readings are the Ten Commandments and Catechism paragraphs 2052-2063. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 270: The Ten Commandments (2025)f4b2be07-9984-4541-ac6d-5927713da7a6Sat, 27 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDating Do’s & Dont’s | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   In this episode we dive into the highs and lows of dating as a Christian. We share the red flags to avoid, the green flags to look for, and how to keep God at the center through it all. We talk about what it means to grow in your singleness and become the woman or man God has called you to be so you are prepared for a healthy godly relationship when the time is right.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible.   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at Glorify-app.com/ggb.   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu.   Jolie Skin Co. A filtered shower head that reduces impurities to give you healthier skin and hair. Get free shipping at JolieSkinCo.com/GGB.   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   In this episode we dive into the highs and lows of dating as a Christian. We share the red flags to avoid, the green flags to look for, and how to keep God at the center through it all. We talk about what it means to grow in your singleness and become the woman or man God has called you to be so you are prepared for a healthy godly relationship when the time is right.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible.   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at Glorify-app.com/ggb.   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu.   Jolie Skin Co. A filtered shower head that reduces impurities to give you healthier skin and hair. Get free shipping at JolieSkinCo.com/GGB.   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullDating Do’s & Dont’s | Girls Gone Bible4f7a9fd6-516a-4604-b9a4-563072b4d574Sat, 27 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagshealing from traumaHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the brokenness, hurt, and trauma that we all carry. It's so important for us to invite the Lord into our hearts so that He can heal those parts of us - whether we are aware of what's going on within us or not. He is a compassionate and graceful Father that wants to deliver us and provide us with ultimate freedom. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the brokenness, hurt, and trauma that we all carry. It's so important for us to invite the Lord into our hearts so that He can heal those parts of us - whether we are aware of what's going on within us or not. He is a compassionate and graceful Father that wants to deliver us and provide us with ultimate freedom. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullhealing from traumafb232ff8-8355-4474-911e-82b26aed472aFri, 26 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +00002507https://216.73.216.191/allTagshealing from traumaHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the brokenness, hurt, and trauma that we all carry. It's so important for us to invite the Lord into our hearts so that He can heal those parts of us - whether we are aware of what's going on within us or not. He is a compassionate and graceful Father that wants to deliver us and provide us with ultimate freedom. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the brokenness, hurt, and trauma that we all carry. It's so important for us to invite the Lord into our hearts so that He can heal those parts of us - whether we are aware of what's going on within us or not. He is a compassionate and graceful Father that wants to deliver us and provide us with ultimate freedom. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullhealing from trauma42dc9c7a-76da-4443-af97-2d6eb072bb5bFri, 26 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Captivate A Room Even If You’re Shy! - Vinh GiangVinh Giang is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and master of communication who helps people transform the way they use their voice. In today's Moments episode, Vinh reveals how even the most reserved speakers can sound confident and charismatic. By treating your voice like an instrument and mastering tools like pitch, melody, and pace, here's how to captivate a room using your voice. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/xkVmqWUZWWb⁠ Apple:⁠ https://g2ul0.app.link/IHdMsK1ZWWb⁠ Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠

Vinh Giang is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and master of communication who helps people transform the way they use their voice. In today's Moments episode, Vinh reveals how even the most reserved speakers can sound confident and charismatic. By treating your voice like an instrument and mastering tools like pitch, melody, and pace, here's how to captivate a room using your voice. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/xkVmqWUZWWb⁠ Apple:⁠ https://g2ul0.app.link/IHdMsK1ZWWb⁠ Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Captivate A Room Even If You’re Shy! - Vinh Giangac513a7d-cb1a-461d-8b4e-f776cd4890e5Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +00001255https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Magnifying Glass Read: Psalm 34:1-8; Revelation 4:11 “Psalm thirty-four verse three. Oh, magify…magify…” Sadie struggled with her memory verse as she and her older sister walked up the driveway to their grandfather’s house. “Hi, Grandpa,” said Bryn as they went into the house. “Hi, girls.” Grandpa folded his newspaper. “I was just reading.” “What’s that, Grandpa?” Sadie pointed to an object on the coffee table. “That’s his magnifying glass,” Bryn answered. “That’s right,” said Grandpa. “These old eyes aren’t as good as they used to be, and that magnifying glass makes the letters look bigger so I can see them. Here.” He motioned for them to come close. “Try it.” “You know what, Grandpa?” Sadie said after looking through the glass. “I’m learning a Bible verse about a magifying glass.” Bryn laughed. “The word is ‘mag-ni-fy,’ not ‘mag-i-fy,’” she informed her little sister. “And the verse isn’t about a magnifying glass. It says, ‘Oh, magnify the Lord with me…’” Bryn paused. “Wait, magnifying something means to make it bigger, but we can’t make God bigger!” Grandpa smiled. “True, but when I use this magnifying glass to read, the letters just look bigger to my eyes. But they’re not really any bigger than they were before, are they?” “No,” said Bryn. “But I still don’t see what it means to magnify the Lord.” “I think one way we magnify God is by focusing on Jesus and remembering the sacrifice He made to save us,” said Grandpa. “Then, in a way, He becomes ‘bigger’—or more important to us. We think more about Him and how great He is. We get to know Him better and look for ways we can show His love to others.” “Look!” Sadie held the magnifying glass over a cartoon in the paper. “Look how big this cat’s whiskers are!” “I think Sadie just pointed out another way we magnify the Lord,” said Grandpa. “She’s the one looking at that cartoon, but even from here we can see some of what she sees. When we magnify the Lord, it helps other people get a glimpse of how great He is too.” –Hazel W. Marett How about you? When you think about the greatness of God, what comes to your mind? Do you think about all the wonderful things He’s created? Do you remember all He’s done to save you and recognize Him working in your life? Even in the midst of your busy days, pause to think about how amazing God is and how much He loves you. Then tell others so they can understand how great and good He is too. Today's Key Verse: Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together. Psalm 34:3 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Magnify the Lord

Read: Psalm 34:1-8; Revelation 4:11 “Psalm thirty-four verse three. Oh, magify…magify…” Sadie struggled with her memory verse as she and her older sister walked up the driveway to their grandfather’s house. “Hi, Grandpa,” said Bryn as they went into the house. “Hi, girls.” Grandpa folded his newspaper. “I was just reading.” “What’s that, Grandpa?” Sadie pointed to an object on the coffee table. “That’s his magnifying glass,” Bryn answered. “That’s right,” said Grandpa. “These old eyes aren’t as good as they used to be, and that magnifying glass makes the letters look bigger so I can see them. Here.” He motioned for them to come close. “Try it.” “You know what, Grandpa?” Sadie said after looking through the glass. “I’m learning a Bible verse about a magifying glass.” Bryn laughed. “The word is ‘mag-ni-fy,’ not ‘mag-i-fy,’” she informed her little sister. “And the verse isn’t about a magnifying glass. It says, ‘Oh, magnify the Lord with me…’” Bryn paused. “Wait, magnifying something means to make it bigger, but we can’t make God bigger!” Grandpa smiled. “True, but when I use this magnifying glass to read, the letters just look bigger to my eyes. But they’re not really any bigger than they were before, are they?” “No,” said Bryn. “But I still don’t see what it means to magnify the Lord.” “I think one way we magnify God is by focusing on Jesus and remembering the sacrifice He made to save us,” said Grandpa. “Then, in a way, He becomes ‘bigger’—or more important to us. We think more about Him and how great He is. We get to know Him better and look for ways we can show His love to others.” “Look!” Sadie held the magnifying glass over a cartoon in the paper. “Look how big this cat’s whiskers are!” “I think Sadie just pointed out another way we magnify the Lord,” said Grandpa. “She’s the one looking at that cartoon, but even from here we can see some of what she sees. When we magnify the Lord, it helps other people get a glimpse of how great He is too.” –Hazel W. Marett How about you? When you think about the greatness of God, what comes to your mind? Do you think about all the wonderful things He’s created? Do you remember all He’s done to save you and recognize Him working in your life? Even in the midst of your busy days, pause to think about how amazing God is and how much He loves you. Then tell others so they can understand how great and good He is too. Today's Key Verse: Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together. Psalm 34:3 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Magnify the Lord

The Magnifying Glass b516557c-af28-490d-8591-de4836dddb16Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2025) Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2025)58fd33ec-39a7-4f5b-8e21-ed60a94278c3Fri, 26 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: Our Missionary Witness (2025) The Church’s mission of evangelization depends on the faithful witness of her members. Christian goodness and fidelity authenticate the Gospel. As Fr. Mike relates, people are attracted to admirable but everyday Christian witnesses. Through such lives of quiet holiness, the Church is built up and brought to greater fullness. This episode closes with a few summary “nuggets” about the moral life in the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2044-2051. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church’s mission of evangelization depends on the faithful witness of her members. Christian goodness and fidelity authenticate the Gospel. As Fr. Mike relates, people are attracted to admirable but everyday Christian witnesses. Through such lives of quiet holiness, the Church is built up and brought to greater fullness. This episode closes with a few summary “nuggets” about the moral life in the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2044-2051. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 269: Our Missionary Witness (2025)820bfd35-11cb-4c54-9b1a-9cdeaaf58b98Fri, 26 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDiscerning God's Voice and True Identity with Fr. Gregory PineFr. Gregory Pine joins the show to help us wrestle through how to stay close to God's will and root ourselves in Christ as the ultimate defense against the enemy. Thank you to our sponsors, RocketMoney.com/exfiles - Be a good steward! use Rocketmoney to help take control of your finances. Fast Growing Trees- Get FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF at using the code EXFILES at checkout Get a copy of Father Pine's new book here https://www.amazon.com/Your-Eucharistic-Identity-Sacramental-Fullness/dp/162164796X See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fr. Gregory Pine joins the show to help us wrestle through how to stay close to God's will and root ourselves in Christ as the ultimate defense against the enemy. Thank you to our sponsors, RocketMoney.com/exfiles - Be a good steward! use Rocketmoney to help take control of your finances. Fast Growing Trees- Get FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF at using the code EXFILES at checkout Get a copy of Father Pine's new book here https://www.amazon.com/Your-Eucharistic-Identity-Sacramental-Fullness/dp/162164796X See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullDiscerning God's Voice and True Identity with Fr. Gregory Pine80378064-a66a-4b52-86c2-d10633a587cdThu, 25 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShould Catholics Practice This Buddhist Principle? (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) 📖 Listen to Fr. Mike’s full recording of &quot;The Imitation of Christ&quot; with commentary, available now on the Ascension App! Or check out: https://ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics Fr. Mike Schmitz introduces Thomas à Kempis’ classic, The Imitation of Christ and unpacks its central theme of detachment. He explains how Christian detachment differs from Buddhist detachment. Christian detachment is not indifference or rejection of the world, but rightly ordering our hearts. True detachment means recognizing every gift as belonging to God and being free to use them generously and in love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

📖 Listen to Fr. Mike’s full recording of &quot;The Imitation of Christ&quot; with commentary, available now on the Ascension App! Or check out: https://ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics Fr. Mike Schmitz introduces Thomas à Kempis’ classic, The Imitation of Christ and unpacks its central theme of detachment. He explains how Christian detachment differs from Buddhist detachment. Christian detachment is not indifference or rejection of the world, but rightly ordering our hearts. True detachment means recognizing every gift as belonging to God and being free to use them generously and in love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullShould Catholics Practice This Buddhist Principle? (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)9de70377-6d79-4ee9-b0aa-edb3fd3801eeThu, 25 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#938 - Luke 12:1-11 – Warnings and EncouragementsThis episode is part 28 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus ignores the crowds and talks to his followers about hypocrisy, fear and persecution. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 28 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus ignores the crowds and talks to his followers about hypocrisy, fear and persecution. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#938 - Luke 12:1-11 – Warnings and Encouragements69b58161-fabf-41a6-85a3-751ada0b4e32Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000664https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Things She Notices But You Don’tMost husbands love their wives and are trying to do their best, yet many still make hidden mistakes that quietly convince her she isn’t loved. These aren’t failures of bad men, but blind spots of good men who don’t realize how their actions (or inactions) land. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt expose the unseen ways husbands lose their wives’ hearts and reveal a path toward lasting love and trust. With Scripture, Catholic wisdom, and real experience, they challenge men to grow into the husbands they are called to be. If you’ve ever wondered why your wife doesn’t always feel cherished, even when you’re trying, this conversation is for you. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠ 👉 Devin Schadt’s new book on THE RULE: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most husbands love their wives and are trying to do their best, yet many still make hidden mistakes that quietly convince her she isn’t loved. These aren’t failures of bad men, but blind spots of good men who don’t realize how their actions (or inactions) land. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt expose the unseen ways husbands lose their wives’ hearts and reveal a path toward lasting love and trust. With Scripture, Catholic wisdom, and real experience, they challenge men to grow into the husbands they are called to be. If you’ve ever wondered why your wife doesn’t always feel cherished, even when you’re trying, this conversation is for you. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: ⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠ 👉 Devin Schadt’s new book on THE RULE: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full4 Things She Notices But You Don’t8eeaa1a3-addc-43b2-8e11-7381134fffc8Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:05:00 +00003956https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSecret Agent: Never Be Yourself At Work! Authenticity Is Quietly Sabotaging You! - Evy PoumpourasIs Authenticity Quietly KILLING Your Career?  Former Secret Agent Evy Poumpouras reveals how being “real” at work can SABOTAGE your leadership, and breaks down elite strategies for emotional control, communication, confidence, and power.  Evy Poumpouras is a former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent, NBC Crime & Law Enforcement Analyst, and bestselling author of Becoming Bulletproof. She protected U.S. Presidents, interrogated high-risk criminals, and learned first-hand how the world’s most powerful leaders control emotion, command respect, and stay composed under pressure. In this groundbreaking episode, she explains: ◼️The 1 psychology trick that instantly makes people respect you ◼️Why you shouldn’t care about people’s feelings  ◼️The 5 habits you must get rid of to earn influence  ◼️How to tell if someone is lying to you  ◼️Why most people stay miserable forever  (00:00) Intro (02:24) Why People Are Drawn to Your Mission (05:23) People Waste Time Overthinking Instead of Changing (09:33) Forget About The Past (12:37) Being Stuck in the Identity You’ve Built (18:59) The Secondary Game: Why People Don’t Overcome Problems (25:10) You Can’t Change People (30:16) How Steve Builds His Confidence (35:44) Stop Being Driven by Fear (38:37) How to Self-Regulate Your Emotions (40:25) Should You Be Your Authentic Self at Work? (49:17) Which Gender Tells Lies Better? (51:27) How to Build Confidence (57:07) Why Small Challenges Matter More Than Big Ones (1:03:08) Lessons From the Best Decision Makers (1:10:25) Ads (1:11:23) Why Your Tone of Voice Matters (1:18:46) The Importance of Body Language (1:38:12) Dealing With Offensive People (1:44:26) How to Become Unprovokable (1:55:36) How Friends Influence Who You Are (1:57:29) Ads (2:03:51) How Poor Performers Impact the Team (2:07:18) Why You Might Look Like an Easy Target (2:20:31) Charlie Kirk and Threats on Social Platforms (2:23:59) How Social Media Reduces Empathy (2:30:44) School and Mass Shootings (2:36:09) Could Anything Have Prevented Charlie Kirk’s Death? (2:41:18) What Are You Most Afraid Of? Follow Evy: Instagram - ⁠https://bit.ly/4aN4q4D⁠ Twitter - ⁠https://bit.ly/4c4TErD⁠  Website: ⁠http://bit.ly/3K89id3⁠  Evy’s BBC Maestro course ‘The Art of Influence’ can be found HERE: ⁠http://bit.ly/4nFGTJT⁠  You can purchase Evy’s book, ‘Becoming Bulletproof’, HERE: ⁠https://amzn.to/46n6cdS⁠  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - ⁠https://doaccircle.com/⁠  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - ⁠https://smarturl.it/DOACbook⁠  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt⁠  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb⁠  ◼️Get email updates - ⁠https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt⁠  ◼️Follow Steven - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb⁠  Sponsors:  Adobe Express - ⁠http://ADOBE.LY/STEVEN⁠  Pipedrive - ⁠http://pipedrive.com/CEO⁠   Plaud - ⁠https://CA.PLAUD.AI⁠ DOAC22 for 22% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Authenticity Quietly KILLING Your Career?  Former Secret Agent Evy Poumpouras reveals how being “real” at work can SABOTAGE your leadership, and breaks down elite strategies for emotional control, communication, confidence, and power.  Evy Poumpouras is a former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent, NBC Crime & Law Enforcement Analyst, and bestselling author of Becoming Bulletproof. She protected U.S. Presidents, interrogated high-risk criminals, and learned first-hand how the world’s most powerful leaders control emotion, command respect, and stay composed under pressure. In this groundbreaking episode, she explains: ◼️The 1 psychology trick that instantly makes people respect you ◼️Why you shouldn’t care about people’s feelings  ◼️The 5 habits you must get rid of to earn influence  ◼️How to tell if someone is lying to you  ◼️Why most people stay miserable forever  (00:00) Intro (02:24) Why People Are Drawn to Your Mission (05:23) People Waste Time Overthinking Instead of Changing (09:33) Forget About The Past (12:37) Being Stuck in the Identity You’ve Built (18:59) The Secondary Game: Why People Don’t Overcome Problems (25:10) You Can’t Change People (30:16) How Steve Builds His Confidence (35:44) Stop Being Driven by Fear (38:37) How to Self-Regulate Your Emotions (40:25) Should You Be Your Authentic Self at Work? (49:17) Which Gender Tells Lies Better? (51:27) How to Build Confidence (57:07) Why Small Challenges Matter More Than Big Ones (1:03:08) Lessons From the Best Decision Makers (1:10:25) Ads (1:11:23) Why Your Tone of Voice Matters (1:18:46) The Importance of Body Language (1:38:12) Dealing With Offensive People (1:44:26) How to Become Unprovokable (1:55:36) How Friends Influence Who You Are (1:57:29) Ads (2:03:51) How Poor Performers Impact the Team (2:07:18) Why You Might Look Like an Easy Target (2:20:31) Charlie Kirk and Threats on Social Platforms (2:23:59) How Social Media Reduces Empathy (2:30:44) School and Mass Shootings (2:36:09) Could Anything Have Prevented Charlie Kirk’s Death? (2:41:18) What Are You Most Afraid Of? Follow Evy: Instagram - ⁠https://bit.ly/4aN4q4D⁠ Twitter - ⁠https://bit.ly/4c4TErD⁠  Website: ⁠http://bit.ly/3K89id3⁠  Evy’s BBC Maestro course ‘The Art of Influence’ can be found HERE: ⁠http://bit.ly/4nFGTJT⁠  You can purchase Evy’s book, ‘Becoming Bulletproof’, HERE: ⁠https://amzn.to/46n6cdS⁠  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - ⁠https://doaccircle.com/⁠  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - ⁠https://smarturl.it/DOACbook⁠  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt⁠  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb⁠  ◼️Get email updates - ⁠https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt⁠  ◼️Follow Steven - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb⁠  Sponsors:  Adobe Express - ⁠http://ADOBE.LY/STEVEN⁠  Pipedrive - ⁠http://pipedrive.com/CEO⁠   Plaud - ⁠https://CA.PLAUD.AI⁠ DOAC22 for 22% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSecret Agent: Never Be Yourself At Work! Authenticity Is Quietly Sabotaging You! - Evy Poumpourasded0f99b-a3dc-4447-a0b3-1dd4a7fd7f70Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +000010027https://216.73.216.191/allTags Super-Sawyer Praise Read: Psalm 118:24-29; Isaiah 43:19-21 Sawyer was kicking the soccer ball around in the front yard when his dad drove up. “Hey, Sawyer-man,” Dad said as he got out of the car. “How’s it going?” Sawyer shrugged. “I don’t think I did well on my spelling test at school today. And it was supposed to be my turn to feed the class hamster, but Jasper said it was his turn. Then I spilled my milk all over the lunch table. And I have tons of homework!” He sighed. “So, not that great.” “I’m sorry you had a rough day,” Dad said. “Wanna talk about it?” Sawyer poked at a mound in the grass with his foot. “Maybe later.” “Well, remember you can talk to God about it too,” said Dad. “He wants to hear about your problems—and even on tough days, He wants to hear you say thank you to Him too.” Sawyer wrinkled his forehead. “He does?” Dad nodded. “Some days you may not feel like it, but that’s when you need to do it the most. Start by telling Him how you’re feeling and why, and then say thank you to Him. Thank Him for loving you and for sending Jesus to save you. Thank Him for the blessings in your life. Even when things are difficult, you can be thankful because of the joy Jesus gives you.” Dad scooped up the soccer ball. “Time for some Super-Sawyer praise!” he exclaimed as he pretended to flex his muscles. “Ready?” He tossed the ball at Sawyer. “I’m thankful you’re my son!” he shouted. Sawyer caught the ball. “I’m thankful I’m your son too!” He tossed the ball back to Dad. “Is that a smile I see?” Dad asked with a grin as he threw the ball to Sawyer. Sawyer knee-bumped the ball back to Dad. “I’m thankful I can play outside.” “I’m thankful we can talk to Jesus anytime,” Dad said, stopping the ball with his foot and then kicking it back to Sawyer. Sawyer and Dad kept the ball going back and forth as they shouted out things they were thankful for. With each toss and kick of the ball and each thank you to God, Sawyer started to feel lighter somehow. He decided he was going to start saying thank you to Jesus a whole lot more. –Kelly Hope How about you? Have you ever had a day when things just didn’t seem to go right? Get out some crayons or markers and start making your own thank-you list. When you’re finished, post the list where you can see it every day. This will help remind you that there’s always something to thank Jesus for. Today's Key Verse: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Psalm 150:6 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Praise and thank God

Read: Psalm 118:24-29; Isaiah 43:19-21 Sawyer was kicking the soccer ball around in the front yard when his dad drove up. “Hey, Sawyer-man,” Dad said as he got out of the car. “How’s it going?” Sawyer shrugged. “I don’t think I did well on my spelling test at school today. And it was supposed to be my turn to feed the class hamster, but Jasper said it was his turn. Then I spilled my milk all over the lunch table. And I have tons of homework!” He sighed. “So, not that great.” “I’m sorry you had a rough day,” Dad said. “Wanna talk about it?” Sawyer poked at a mound in the grass with his foot. “Maybe later.” “Well, remember you can talk to God about it too,” said Dad. “He wants to hear about your problems—and even on tough days, He wants to hear you say thank you to Him too.” Sawyer wrinkled his forehead. “He does?” Dad nodded. “Some days you may not feel like it, but that’s when you need to do it the most. Start by telling Him how you’re feeling and why, and then say thank you to Him. Thank Him for loving you and for sending Jesus to save you. Thank Him for the blessings in your life. Even when things are difficult, you can be thankful because of the joy Jesus gives you.” Dad scooped up the soccer ball. “Time for some Super-Sawyer praise!” he exclaimed as he pretended to flex his muscles. “Ready?” He tossed the ball at Sawyer. “I’m thankful you’re my son!” he shouted. Sawyer caught the ball. “I’m thankful I’m your son too!” He tossed the ball back to Dad. “Is that a smile I see?” Dad asked with a grin as he threw the ball to Sawyer. Sawyer knee-bumped the ball back to Dad. “I’m thankful I can play outside.” “I’m thankful we can talk to Jesus anytime,” Dad said, stopping the ball with his foot and then kicking it back to Sawyer. Sawyer and Dad kept the ball going back and forth as they shouted out things they were thankful for. With each toss and kick of the ball and each thank you to God, Sawyer started to feel lighter somehow. He decided he was going to start saying thank you to Jesus a whole lot more. –Kelly Hope How about you? Have you ever had a day when things just didn’t seem to go right? Get out some crayons or markers and start making your own thank-you list. When you’re finished, post the list where you can see it every day. This will help remind you that there’s always something to thank Jesus for. Today's Key Verse: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Psalm 150:6 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Praise and thank God

Super-Sawyer Praise b89038bc-5f1a-4d54-b4fd-f8df077f6ebaThu, 25 Sep 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2025) Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2025)d887f3b6-9f6f-4947-bb3b-0a7a447293c1Thu, 25 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#387: Full of Light - What a Good Eye SeesMatthew 6:19–24, Proverbs 22:9, 1 Timothy 6:17–18 In this episode, we hear Jesus’ words about treasure and our eye…..huh? At first, it can sound confusing — what do our eyes have to do with treasure? But Jesus is teaching us how to see clearly: to treasure God above money and things. Kids will understand: Money and things aren’t bad — they can be tools to help others. What matters most is how we see them and how we use them. A “good eye” sees the truth: God is more beautiful and precious than anything money can buy. 🎁 Join the team:Visit ⁠⁠https://www.kbspodcast.com/⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan I also have Kids Bible Stories Bedtime & Kids Bible Stories Espanol now available, FREE, wherever you get your podcasts!  -------------------- Interested in advertising on the show? ⁠Learn more here

Matthew 6:19–24, Proverbs 22:9, 1 Timothy 6:17–18 In this episode, we hear Jesus’ words about treasure and our eye…..huh? At first, it can sound confusing — what do our eyes have to do with treasure? But Jesus is teaching us how to see clearly: to treasure God above money and things. Kids will understand: Money and things aren’t bad — they can be tools to help others. What matters most is how we see them and how we use them. A “good eye” sees the truth: God is more beautiful and precious than anything money can buy. 🎁 Join the team:Visit ⁠⁠https://www.kbspodcast.com/⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan I also have Kids Bible Stories Bedtime & Kids Bible Stories Espanol now available, FREE, wherever you get your podcasts!  -------------------- Interested in advertising on the show? ⁠Learn more here

full#387: Full of Light - What a Good Eye Sees0e020188-384b-4769-ba16-cefd891b1307Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000863https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Corn Maze Read: Matthew 10:29-31; Luke 19:1-10 Kevin was lost. The cornstalks were so far above his head that even when he jumped, he couldn’t see any way out. If only he hadn’t insisted on going into the corn maze by himself. His mom and dad had both offered to come with him, but he wanted to go on his own. Now he was lost, alone, and afraid. It was starting to get cold. He put his hands on his upper arms. What if he couldn’t find his way out by nightfall? What if it started to rain? What if he had to use the bathroom? All sorts of possible disasters filled his mind. A couple had passed him a few turns back, but Kevin hadn’t seen anybody since. He should have followed the couple. He should have never come in by himself. So many “should haves” filled his thoughts. He heard footsteps then—the heavy footsteps of a grown man. But the twists and turns of the maze hid the man from his view. What if it was a kidnapper? What if he never saw his family again? The footsteps came closer still. “Dad!” Kevin’s heart soared. “I hope you don’t mind,” Dad said. “I know you wanted to do this all by yourself, but you were taking so long. Your mother and I were worried about you.” Kevin gave his father the biggest hug ever. “I thought you might leave me here.” “Are you kidding me? We would never leave you. Just like God will never leave you. No matter how lost you may seem to be, God is with you. When we were lost in sin with no hope of finding our way out, He sent Jesus to save us. Since you trust in Him, He will always be with you and help you.” Kevin frowned. “He wasn’t helping me find my way out of the maze.” “But He was,” said Dad. “He sent me, didn’t He?" “I didn’t even remember to pray,” said Kevin. “I was too focused on finding my own way.” “God knew the prayers of your heart even if you didn’t speak them to Him. God always knows. And He’ll always be with you. God loves you even more than your mom and I do. And that’s a lot!” –Carol Raj How about you? Have you ever been afraid? Really afraid? Maybe you were lost like Kevin. Maybe you were sick. Maybe you were moving to a new neighborhood and you worried you might never make any friends. God wants to hear your little worries as well as your big ones. He loves you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to find you when you were lost. Trust Him to be with you and help you whenever you’re afraid. Today's Key Verse: [God] himself has said, “I will never leave you or abandon you.” Hebrews 13:5 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Pray when you’re afraid

Read: Matthew 10:29-31; Luke 19:1-10 Kevin was lost. The cornstalks were so far above his head that even when he jumped, he couldn’t see any way out. If only he hadn’t insisted on going into the corn maze by himself. His mom and dad had both offered to come with him, but he wanted to go on his own. Now he was lost, alone, and afraid. It was starting to get cold. He put his hands on his upper arms. What if he couldn’t find his way out by nightfall? What if it started to rain? What if he had to use the bathroom? All sorts of possible disasters filled his mind. A couple had passed him a few turns back, but Kevin hadn’t seen anybody since. He should have followed the couple. He should have never come in by himself. So many “should haves” filled his thoughts. He heard footsteps then—the heavy footsteps of a grown man. But the twists and turns of the maze hid the man from his view. What if it was a kidnapper? What if he never saw his family again? The footsteps came closer still. “Dad!” Kevin’s heart soared. “I hope you don’t mind,” Dad said. “I know you wanted to do this all by yourself, but you were taking so long. Your mother and I were worried about you.” Kevin gave his father the biggest hug ever. “I thought you might leave me here.” “Are you kidding me? We would never leave you. Just like God will never leave you. No matter how lost you may seem to be, God is with you. When we were lost in sin with no hope of finding our way out, He sent Jesus to save us. Since you trust in Him, He will always be with you and help you.” Kevin frowned. “He wasn’t helping me find my way out of the maze.” “But He was,” said Dad. “He sent me, didn’t He?" “I didn’t even remember to pray,” said Kevin. “I was too focused on finding my own way.” “God knew the prayers of your heart even if you didn’t speak them to Him. God always knows. And He’ll always be with you. God loves you even more than your mom and I do. And that’s a lot!” –Carol Raj How about you? Have you ever been afraid? Really afraid? Maybe you were lost like Kevin. Maybe you were sick. Maybe you were moving to a new neighborhood and you worried you might never make any friends. God wants to hear your little worries as well as your big ones. He loves you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to find you when you were lost. Trust Him to be with you and help you whenever you’re afraid. Today's Key Verse: [God] himself has said, “I will never leave you or abandon you.” Hebrews 13:5 (CSB) Today's Key Thought: Pray when you’re afraid

The Corn Maze 030e9ddd-b184-45ed-9246-d20d36f5863fWed, 24 Sep 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2025) Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2025)09b37f62-0ed4-4283-a498-d14a53144ffdWed, 24 Sep 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 2025 Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 202565718792-99f5-4155-a7c6-8708cd3509c5Wed, 24 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: The Precepts of the Church (2025) God has given the Church his law as “the way of life and truth.” We, therefore, have the right to be taught and guided while maintaining a spirit of docility in love. In this, Fr. Mike reminds us that the Church is our caring mother. Her care extends into the five precepts of the Church, those laws establishing the very minimum needed to remain an active member of the Body of Christ. These have to do with attending Mass, receiving the sacraments, fasting, and providing for the needs of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2037-2043. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God has given the Church his law as “the way of life and truth.” We, therefore, have the right to be taught and guided while maintaining a spirit of docility in love. In this, Fr. Mike reminds us that the Church is our caring mother. Her care extends into the five precepts of the Church, those laws establishing the very minimum needed to remain an active member of the Body of Christ. These have to do with attending Mass, receiving the sacraments, fasting, and providing for the needs of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2037-2043. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 268: The Precepts of the Church (2025)40c94145-879e-4902-b06c-ced26fdf0a5fWed, 24 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags God’s Children Read: Romans 8:14-17 Leo sat at the dining room table with his mom, dad, and two older brothers. He had been part of the family for exactly nine years now. They bowed their heads, and Leo’s dad prayed. “Father in heaven, today we celebrate the day You brought Leo to our family. Thank You for letting us adopt him. He has brought us great joy. Bless our son in every way. In Jesus’s name, amen.” When Leo looked up and saw his mother’s smile, he felt warm and wonderful inside. Even though being adopted held mysteries and he’d been asking his parents a lot of questions about it lately, he was glad to be part of his family. After dinner they had family devotions, and Leo listened closely when Dad talked about adoption during Bible times. “Historians tell us that many sons were adopted,” said Dad. “In fact, some people believe Mary’s husband, Joseph, adopted Jesus as his very own son, even though God Himself was Jesus’s real Father.” Mom smiled. “You’re in good company, Leo,” she said, giving him a hug. “In Bible times, a man with no children would adopt a son in order to pass on all that he owned,” Dad continued. “That son took the man’s name and called him ‘Father.’” “Hey! No fair!” Leo’s brother Corbin kicked at him playfully. “We’ll be glad to share the inheritance with you, but you don’t get it all!” “Dad was talking about guys with no children,” said Leo. “Mom and Dad had children when they adopted me.” “Right,” said Dad. “So the three of you will share the inheritance. And there’s an even better inheritance that all of us get to share as God’s adopted children.” “There is?” asked Leo’s other brother, Timothy. “What is it?” “When we trust Jesus as our Savior, we’re adopted into God’s family. Then we can call God ‘Father’ and share in the inheritance of Jesus—an eternal inheritance far greater than our little minds can fathom. The Bible says we’re heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ.” “Wow,” said Leo. “I’m glad I’m part of God’s family.” He grinned at everyone seated around the table. “And this family too!” –Christi B. Kehn How about you? Did you know that God wants to be your heavenly Father? He paid a great price. He gave Jesus, His only Son, to take the punishment for your sin and give you eternal life. Become His adopted child by trusting Jesus to save you from sin. Then you’ll become part of God’s family and share an inheritance with Jesus that lasts forever! (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:5 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Christians are God’s children

Read: Romans 8:14-17 Leo sat at the dining room table with his mom, dad, and two older brothers. He had been part of the family for exactly nine years now. They bowed their heads, and Leo’s dad prayed. “Father in heaven, today we celebrate the day You brought Leo to our family. Thank You for letting us adopt him. He has brought us great joy. Bless our son in every way. In Jesus’s name, amen.” When Leo looked up and saw his mother’s smile, he felt warm and wonderful inside. Even though being adopted held mysteries and he’d been asking his parents a lot of questions about it lately, he was glad to be part of his family. After dinner they had family devotions, and Leo listened closely when Dad talked about adoption during Bible times. “Historians tell us that many sons were adopted,” said Dad. “In fact, some people believe Mary’s husband, Joseph, adopted Jesus as his very own son, even though God Himself was Jesus’s real Father.” Mom smiled. “You’re in good company, Leo,” she said, giving him a hug. “In Bible times, a man with no children would adopt a son in order to pass on all that he owned,” Dad continued. “That son took the man’s name and called him ‘Father.’” “Hey! No fair!” Leo’s brother Corbin kicked at him playfully. “We’ll be glad to share the inheritance with you, but you don’t get it all!” “Dad was talking about guys with no children,” said Leo. “Mom and Dad had children when they adopted me.” “Right,” said Dad. “So the three of you will share the inheritance. And there’s an even better inheritance that all of us get to share as God’s adopted children.” “There is?” asked Leo’s other brother, Timothy. “What is it?” “When we trust Jesus as our Savior, we’re adopted into God’s family. Then we can call God ‘Father’ and share in the inheritance of Jesus—an eternal inheritance far greater than our little minds can fathom. The Bible says we’re heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ.” “Wow,” said Leo. “I’m glad I’m part of God’s family.” He grinned at everyone seated around the table. “And this family too!” –Christi B. Kehn How about you? Did you know that God wants to be your heavenly Father? He paid a great price. He gave Jesus, His only Son, to take the punishment for your sin and give you eternal life. Become His adopted child by trusting Jesus to save you from sin. Then you’ll become part of God’s family and share an inheritance with Jesus that lasts forever! (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:5 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Christians are God’s children

God’s Children 60bdf985-173a-4c0a-9c92-637738a12326Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: The Church as Mother and Teacher (2025) “The moral life is spiritual worship,” says the Catechism. From the Church, we receive moral guidance, with the Magisterium safeguarding and passing down authentic Christian moral teaching through the generations. This teaching reminds us who we are and how we should be, though it may sometimes deeply challenge us. In its prophetic role, Fr. Mike tells us, “the Church must both console and convict.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2030-2036. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“The moral life is spiritual worship,” says the Catechism. From the Church, we receive moral guidance, with the Magisterium safeguarding and passing down authentic Christian moral teaching through the generations. This teaching reminds us who we are and how we should be, though it may sometimes deeply challenge us. In its prophetic role, Fr. Mike tells us, “the Church must both console and convict.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2030-2036. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 267: The Church as Mother and Teacher (2025)dd38e635-12cf-4499-a48e-e8c737ae6387Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: Son of the Father (2025) As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 266: Son of the Father (2025)2c594d47-b422-4249-97b4-523fd08a8d2eTue, 23 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Insulin & Heart Doctor: The Fastest Way To Burn Dangerous Visceral Fat. This is How Insulin Is Quietly Clotting Your Blood! - Dr Pradip JamnadasWhat if EVERYTHING your doctor told you about heart disease is completely WRONG? World-renowned cardiologist Dr. Pradip Jamnadas drops BOMBSHELLS that will make you question decades of medical advice. With over 35 years of experience and 250,000+ patients saved, he's ready to expose the TRUTH the medical establishment doesn't want you to know, and what you can do to protect your heart, reverse chronic illness, and live longer. He is an interventional cardiologist and founder of the Heart and Vascular Institute of Central Florida and of Aristotle Education, a prevention clinic focused on fasting, gut health, and metabolic longevity. Dr Pradip explains: ◼️The truth about cardio, and why too much can damage your heart  ◼️How sugar turns toxic the second it hits your bloodstream ◼️The hidden link between breakfast and insulin resistance ◼️Why poor sleep destroys your gut microbiome and heart health ◼️How fasting flushes toxic fat from your organs and arteries (00:00) Intro(02:36) The No. 1 Killer Worldwide(03:49) Young People Are Developing Heart Disease(04:48) Why Do Young People Get Heart Attacks(06:32) What Leads to Heart Disease(10:16) What Causes Heart Problems in Young People(12:40) The Link Between Sugar and Insulin(17:13) The Importance of Checking Insulin Levels(19:58) Fasting vs. Calorie Deficit: Fat and Muscle Changes(23:10) Fasting for Women vs. Men: Key Differences(26:06) The Power of Fasting and Allowed Liquids(29:15) The Benefits of Ketones and Should We Always Be in Ketosis(32:58) Building Muscle While Fasting(39:05) Best Exercise for Heart Health(41:53) What's the Solution to Heart Problems?(43:25) Do Healthy People End Up With Heart Problems?(45:09) The Link Between Gut Microbiome and Heart Health(49:31) Could Calcium Supplements Hurt You?(51:53) How to Improve Gut Problems That Affect Heart Health(53:28) Are We Fiber Deficient?(55:47) Ads(56:49) Modern Toxins Living in Our Bodies(01:04:33) The Harmful Foods We're Consuming(01:06:21) Daily Foods You Thought Were Healthy(01:15:19) Is Our Oral Microbiome Linked to Heart Health?(01:17:04) Is Coffee Good or Bad?(01:20:04) When Are Heart Palpitations a Sign of Concern?(01:25:51) The Power of the Vagus Nerve(01:31:52) The Valsalva Maneuver(01:38:20) Are Statins Safe to Use?(01:40:41) The Perfect Diet for a Healthy Heart(01:45:26) What Tests Should I Get Done? Follow Dr Pradip: YouTube - https://bit.ly/4grAcZj  Aristotle Education - https://bit.ly/3JYlJbs  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3VgNVIX Research document: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DOAC-Dr-Pradip-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett for your $1 /month trial Justworks - http://Justworks.com KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if EVERYTHING your doctor told you about heart disease is completely WRONG? World-renowned cardiologist Dr. Pradip Jamnadas drops BOMBSHELLS that will make you question decades of medical advice. With over 35 years of experience and 250,000+ patients saved, he's ready to expose the TRUTH the medical establishment doesn't want you to know, and what you can do to protect your heart, reverse chronic illness, and live longer. He is an interventional cardiologist and founder of the Heart and Vascular Institute of Central Florida and of Aristotle Education, a prevention clinic focused on fasting, gut health, and metabolic longevity. Dr Pradip explains: ◼️The truth about cardio, and why too much can damage your heart  ◼️How sugar turns toxic the second it hits your bloodstream ◼️The hidden link between breakfast and insulin resistance ◼️Why poor sleep destroys your gut microbiome and heart health ◼️How fasting flushes toxic fat from your organs and arteries (00:00) Intro(02:36) The No. 1 Killer Worldwide(03:49) Young People Are Developing Heart Disease(04:48) Why Do Young People Get Heart Attacks(06:32) What Leads to Heart Disease(10:16) What Causes Heart Problems in Young People(12:40) The Link Between Sugar and Insulin(17:13) The Importance of Checking Insulin Levels(19:58) Fasting vs. Calorie Deficit: Fat and Muscle Changes(23:10) Fasting for Women vs. Men: Key Differences(26:06) The Power of Fasting and Allowed Liquids(29:15) The Benefits of Ketones and Should We Always Be in Ketosis(32:58) Building Muscle While Fasting(39:05) Best Exercise for Heart Health(41:53) What's the Solution to Heart Problems?(43:25) Do Healthy People End Up With Heart Problems?(45:09) The Link Between Gut Microbiome and Heart Health(49:31) Could Calcium Supplements Hurt You?(51:53) How to Improve Gut Problems That Affect Heart Health(53:28) Are We Fiber Deficient?(55:47) Ads(56:49) Modern Toxins Living in Our Bodies(01:04:33) The Harmful Foods We're Consuming(01:06:21) Daily Foods You Thought Were Healthy(01:15:19) Is Our Oral Microbiome Linked to Heart Health?(01:17:04) Is Coffee Good or Bad?(01:20:04) When Are Heart Palpitations a Sign of Concern?(01:25:51) The Power of the Vagus Nerve(01:31:52) The Valsalva Maneuver(01:38:20) Are Statins Safe to Use?(01:40:41) The Perfect Diet for a Healthy Heart(01:45:26) What Tests Should I Get Done? Follow Dr Pradip: YouTube - https://bit.ly/4grAcZj  Aristotle Education - https://bit.ly/3JYlJbs  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3VgNVIX Research document: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DOAC-Dr-Pradip-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett for your $1 /month trial Justworks - http://Justworks.com KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Insulin & Heart Doctor: The Fastest Way To Burn Dangerous Visceral Fat. This is How Insulin Is Quietly Clotting Your Blood! - Dr Pradip Jamnadasc0ebba69-fffc-4d99-9407-0ae75567cf37Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +00006911https://216.73.216.191/allTags Proper Balance Read: James 1:19-25 Ryan, Avery, and Mom took off on horseback down the dirt road—Ryan and Avery on Velvet, and Mom on Lady. Ryan glanced back toward the stable. “Look, Dad is feeding Buster his grain.” Buster was an older horse, and when he ate with the others, he often got pushed away from his own grain by Lady, who tried to be the boss of the barnyard. “Oh, good,” said Avery. “I’m glad Dad’s making sure he gets enough to eat—he’s been looking thin lately.” She patted Velvet. “Not you, Velvet. You’re pretty plump!” Mom nodded. “I noticed that too. It’s probably because all Velvet does is eat. She needs to be ridden or exercised every day.” “Avery and I can do that,” said Ryan. “Can we canter? That would be good for Velvet.” Mom agreed, and they were off. As they unsaddled the horses later, the kids told Dad about their ride. “One of us is going to exercise Velvet every day,” Ryan said, and Avery nodded. “Good,” Dad said. “She needs it. And it’ll help remind us that we need to do the same thing.” “You mean not eat too much and remember to exercise?” asked Avery. “Well, yes, but I was thinking of spiritual diet and exercise,” said Dad. “As Christians, we feed our faith by learning about Jesus and spending time with Him. Praying, reading our Bibles, and going to church are spiritual foods that keep us full and help us grow. But we also need to exercise our faith to stay in good spiritual shape.” “How do we do that?” asked Ryan. “By putting our faith in action and doing things that show others the love of Jesus, like telling people about Him, serving those in need, and treating others with kindness.” Mom nodded and patted Buster. “We also need to be careful not to become like this old horse. He gets enough exercise, but he doesn’t always get enough to eat. Christians like him may do many things to serve the Lord but not take time to get spiritual food. That leaves us spiritually hungry and makes it harder for us to live out our faith.” “We need a proper balance between food and exercise,” said Dad. “Both physically and spiritually.” –Tracy J. Ellifrets How about you? Do you feed your faith by reading the Bible, going to church, and spending time with other Christians? That’s great! But are you also exercising your faith by living out what you believe and showing others Jesus’s love? There are lots of ways to put your faith in action, like helping someone in need or telling a friend about Jesus. Feed and exercise your faith to stay healthy spiritually. Today's Key Verse: Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Feed and exercise your faith

Read: James 1:19-25 Ryan, Avery, and Mom took off on horseback down the dirt road—Ryan and Avery on Velvet, and Mom on Lady. Ryan glanced back toward the stable. “Look, Dad is feeding Buster his grain.” Buster was an older horse, and when he ate with the others, he often got pushed away from his own grain by Lady, who tried to be the boss of the barnyard. “Oh, good,” said Avery. “I’m glad Dad’s making sure he gets enough to eat—he’s been looking thin lately.” She patted Velvet. “Not you, Velvet. You’re pretty plump!” Mom nodded. “I noticed that too. It’s probably because all Velvet does is eat. She needs to be ridden or exercised every day.” “Avery and I can do that,” said Ryan. “Can we canter? That would be good for Velvet.” Mom agreed, and they were off. As they unsaddled the horses later, the kids told Dad about their ride. “One of us is going to exercise Velvet every day,” Ryan said, and Avery nodded. “Good,” Dad said. “She needs it. And it’ll help remind us that we need to do the same thing.” “You mean not eat too much and remember to exercise?” asked Avery. “Well, yes, but I was thinking of spiritual diet and exercise,” said Dad. “As Christians, we feed our faith by learning about Jesus and spending time with Him. Praying, reading our Bibles, and going to church are spiritual foods that keep us full and help us grow. But we also need to exercise our faith to stay in good spiritual shape.” “How do we do that?” asked Ryan. “By putting our faith in action and doing things that show others the love of Jesus, like telling people about Him, serving those in need, and treating others with kindness.” Mom nodded and patted Buster. “We also need to be careful not to become like this old horse. He gets enough exercise, but he doesn’t always get enough to eat. Christians like him may do many things to serve the Lord but not take time to get spiritual food. That leaves us spiritually hungry and makes it harder for us to live out our faith.” “We need a proper balance between food and exercise,” said Dad. “Both physically and spiritually.” –Tracy J. Ellifrets How about you? Do you feed your faith by reading the Bible, going to church, and spending time with other Christians? That’s great! But are you also exercising your faith by living out what you believe and showing others Jesus’s love? There are lots of ways to put your faith in action, like helping someone in need or telling a friend about Jesus. Feed and exercise your faith to stay healthy spiritually. Today's Key Verse: Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Feed and exercise your faith

Proper Balance 4947c68f-8c55-4ee9-86dc-d7070bcc4c2dMon, 22 Sep 2025 04:02:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: Sins of Omission (2025) Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 265: Sins of Omission (2025)933f3a7c-99b1-4156-b268-5bdee316d238Mon, 22 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: The Gift of Grace (2025) In this summary of the Catechism’s teaching on holiness, justification, and merit, we briefly consider the work of God’s grace and mercy. His grace moves us from sin and toward him, making us his sons and daughters and bringing us into the very life of the Trinity. This gift of grace invites us to respond to his promptings and invitations freely. Finally, God offers “all the graces needed to attain eternal life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2017-2029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this summary of the Catechism’s teaching on holiness, justification, and merit, we briefly consider the work of God’s grace and mercy. His grace moves us from sin and toward him, making us his sons and daughters and bringing us into the very life of the Trinity. This gift of grace invites us to respond to his promptings and invitations freely. Finally, God offers “all the graces needed to attain eternal life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2017-2029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 266: The Gift of Grace (2025)3bac4cb9-aacd-4773-be86-6da6ecc9e600Mon, 22 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: The Call to Holiness (2025) Each of us is called to holiness. As Fr. Mike puts it, we’re all called to the “heights of holiness.” No matter our station in life, we’re meant for ever greater union with Christ, devoting ourselves to the love of God and neighbor. The path of holiness also entails the Cross, self-denial, and the sacrifice that ultimately leads to peace. And as Fr. Mike reminds us, even if we stumble or fail, we know that we can, time after time, “begin again.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2012-2016. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Each of us is called to holiness. As Fr. Mike puts it, we’re all called to the “heights of holiness.” No matter our station in life, we’re meant for ever greater union with Christ, devoting ourselves to the love of God and neighbor. The path of holiness also entails the Cross, self-denial, and the sacrifice that ultimately leads to peace. And as Fr. Mike reminds us, even if we stumble or fail, we know that we can, time after time, “begin again.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2012-2016. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 265: The Call to Holiness (2025)06f3b79d-a3c6-48b8-ae87-bca963c8258fSun, 21 Sep 2025 21:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Little Tugboats Read: 2 Kings 5:1-4, 9-14 The breeze felt cool against Eli’s cheeks as he and Uncle Martín stood quietly on the pier. They were watching ships enter and leave the great harbor. “Look at those little tugboats moving the big ships through the water, Uncle Martín!” said Eli. “It doesn’t seem like boats that small could even move those big ships!” Uncle Martín shook his head. “They’re interesting, aren’t they?” After watching a while longer, he said, “Those little tugboats remind me of you.” Eli turned away from the ships to look at his uncle. “Me?” he asked in surprise. “Why do they remind you of me?” “Well, there’s a Bible verse that says, ‘Even a child is known by his deeds, whether what he does is pure and right.’” Uncle Martín smiled. “Those great big ships are helped into the harbor by the little tugboats. And grownups can be influenced—and helped—by the actions of kids.” “Kids like me?” asked Eli. “Kids like you,” said Uncle Martín. “Children, as well as adults, can be examples of Jesus to those who don’t know Him. They can show others they have a relationship with Him by the way they live, and they can lead people to Him. Jesus has given each one of us who know Him the Holy Spirit, who helps us share His love with others through our words and deeds—no matter how old we are.” Uncle Martín gestured to another small tugboat passing in front of them as it pulled a ship into the harbor. “You may think other kids are the only ones who would listen to you, but that’s not true. You certainly can influence kids, but adults may also take notice.” Eli watched the tugboats in the harbor as he thought about what Uncle Martín had said. “There may be quite a few teachers at my school who don’t know Jesus,” he told his uncle. “And next week is our family reunion. Some people coming to that might not know Jesus either.” He smiled. “I’m going to ask God to use me to point others to Jesus—both kids and adults.” –Richard S. Maffeo How about you? Do you think you’re too young to lead someone to Christ? Don’t underestimate what God can do through you. Today’s Bible reading gives one example of a young person who influenced an adult as she served God—and He can use you to influence adults too. Trust Him to help you share the love of Jesus with others, no matter how old they are. Today's Key Verse: Even a child is known by his deeds, whether what he does is pure and right. (NKJV) Proverbs 20:11 Today's Key Thought: God can use you

Read: 2 Kings 5:1-4, 9-14 The breeze felt cool against Eli’s cheeks as he and Uncle Martín stood quietly on the pier. They were watching ships enter and leave the great harbor. “Look at those little tugboats moving the big ships through the water, Uncle Martín!” said Eli. “It doesn’t seem like boats that small could even move those big ships!” Uncle Martín shook his head. “They’re interesting, aren’t they?” After watching a while longer, he said, “Those little tugboats remind me of you.” Eli turned away from the ships to look at his uncle. “Me?” he asked in surprise. “Why do they remind you of me?” “Well, there’s a Bible verse that says, ‘Even a child is known by his deeds, whether what he does is pure and right.’” Uncle Martín smiled. “Those great big ships are helped into the harbor by the little tugboats. And grownups can be influenced—and helped—by the actions of kids.” “Kids like me?” asked Eli. “Kids like you,” said Uncle Martín. “Children, as well as adults, can be examples of Jesus to those who don’t know Him. They can show others they have a relationship with Him by the way they live, and they can lead people to Him. Jesus has given each one of us who know Him the Holy Spirit, who helps us share His love with others through our words and deeds—no matter how old we are.” Uncle Martín gestured to another small tugboat passing in front of them as it pulled a ship into the harbor. “You may think other kids are the only ones who would listen to you, but that’s not true. You certainly can influence kids, but adults may also take notice.” Eli watched the tugboats in the harbor as he thought about what Uncle Martín had said. “There may be quite a few teachers at my school who don’t know Jesus,” he told his uncle. “And next week is our family reunion. Some people coming to that might not know Jesus either.” He smiled. “I’m going to ask God to use me to point others to Jesus—both kids and adults.” –Richard S. Maffeo How about you? Do you think you’re too young to lead someone to Christ? Don’t underestimate what God can do through you. Today’s Bible reading gives one example of a young person who influenced an adult as she served God—and He can use you to influence adults too. Trust Him to help you share the love of Jesus with others, no matter how old they are. Today's Key Verse: Even a child is known by his deeds, whether what he does is pure and right. (NKJV) Proverbs 20:11 Today's Key Thought: God can use you

Little Tugboats f45ee852-8ab3-488c-b5ee-a767c6ed814fSun, 21 Sep 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2025) Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2025)6210f79d-a16f-4c21-a00e-cd5490d36dc6Sun, 21 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags9/21/25 Mini-Mediators Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Don't let what Jesus did for you end with you. Jesus is the one Mediator between God and humanity. He has saved us. But God wills that all humans are saved. Because of this, He calls those who have been saved by Him to brings His salvation to everyone else. Mass Readings from September 21, 2025: Amos 8:4-7 Psalm 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-81 Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Don't let what Jesus did for you end with you. Jesus is the one Mediator between God and humanity. He has saved us. But God wills that all humans are saved. Because of this, He calls those who have been saved by Him to brings His salvation to everyone else. Mass Readings from September 21, 2025: Amos 8:4-7 Psalm 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-81 Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13

full9/21/25 Mini-Mediatorsac6e79b8-e7c7-4cb0-803f-d3dbfde05ccbSat, 20 Sep 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Weak Apologies and Faulty Forgiveness Read: Colossians 3:12-15; 1 John 1:9 Samuel ran into the house and threw his jacket on the table. “Weather report,” he panted. “It’s pouring!” “Ohhhh noooo!” Olivia rushed over. “You threw your wet jacket on my seascape painting for school—it’ll be ruined!” “It’s a picture of ocean waves—all I did was add more water.” Samuel laughed. Olivia lifted Samuel’s jacket. “See? The paint ran! Why didn’t you look first?” “Why’d you leave your painting on the table?” “The paint was drying! Aren’t you even going to apologize?” “Fine,” Samuel said with a shrug. “I’m sorry. Are you happy now?” “That’s it?” Tears filled Olivia’s eyes. “My painting is ruined, and you’re only sorta-sorry? Then I only sorta-forgive you.” Dad walked into the room. “I can hear you down the hall,” he said. “You know, God’s good at forgiveness. Hasn’t He forgiven each of you when you’ve asked Him?” “Yeah, always,” Samuel said. Dad sat at the table. “Because Jesus died to pay for our sin, God promises to forgive. When we tell God we’re sorry for wrong things we’ve done, He completely forgives us—He doesn’t sort-of forgive us. Because God forgives our sin, shouldn’t we forgive others?” Olivia sighed. “Yeah, we should.” Dad looked at Samuel. “You were careless and ruined Olivia’s painting—but you weren’t really sorry, were you? And Olivia, you can’t sort-of forgive. You either forgive—or you don’t. “Olivia,” Samuel said. “Dad’s right. I’m sorry I ruined your painting.” Olivia wiped her tears. “Well, if God can forgive me, I can forgive you.” “You know,” Dad said, “after God forgives us, He does something amazing. He restores our relationship with Him and reminds us of His love and kindness.” Samuel gave Olivia a hug, and an idea flashed in his head. “Leave the room for a minute, would you? But Dad, you stay. I’ll need your help.” Olivia gave him a funny look, but left. Two minutes later Samuel called her back. He’d put fresh paper on the table and had dad pull up a soundtrack of ocean waves on his phone. “There’s still time to paint it over,” Samuel said. “Wanna try?” Olivia smiled. “You turned a weak apology into the best one ever!” –Matt Shoemaker How about you? Have you been forgiven by God? When we confess our sin to God, He forgives us. He also gives us the ability to forgive others when they do wrong to us. Our ability to forgive others always starts with God. Trust Him to help you forgive others the way He has forgiven you through Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (NLT) Ephesians 4:32 Today's Key Thought: Forgiveness starts with God

Read: Colossians 3:12-15; 1 John 1:9 Samuel ran into the house and threw his jacket on the table. “Weather report,” he panted. “It’s pouring!” “Ohhhh noooo!” Olivia rushed over. “You threw your wet jacket on my seascape painting for school—it’ll be ruined!” “It’s a picture of ocean waves—all I did was add more water.” Samuel laughed. Olivia lifted Samuel’s jacket. “See? The paint ran! Why didn’t you look first?” “Why’d you leave your painting on the table?” “The paint was drying! Aren’t you even going to apologize?” “Fine,” Samuel said with a shrug. “I’m sorry. Are you happy now?” “That’s it?” Tears filled Olivia’s eyes. “My painting is ruined, and you’re only sorta-sorry? Then I only sorta-forgive you.” Dad walked into the room. “I can hear you down the hall,” he said. “You know, God’s good at forgiveness. Hasn’t He forgiven each of you when you’ve asked Him?” “Yeah, always,” Samuel said. Dad sat at the table. “Because Jesus died to pay for our sin, God promises to forgive. When we tell God we’re sorry for wrong things we’ve done, He completely forgives us—He doesn’t sort-of forgive us. Because God forgives our sin, shouldn’t we forgive others?” Olivia sighed. “Yeah, we should.” Dad looked at Samuel. “You were careless and ruined Olivia’s painting—but you weren’t really sorry, were you? And Olivia, you can’t sort-of forgive. You either forgive—or you don’t. “Olivia,” Samuel said. “Dad’s right. I’m sorry I ruined your painting.” Olivia wiped her tears. “Well, if God can forgive me, I can forgive you.” “You know,” Dad said, “after God forgives us, He does something amazing. He restores our relationship with Him and reminds us of His love and kindness.” Samuel gave Olivia a hug, and an idea flashed in his head. “Leave the room for a minute, would you? But Dad, you stay. I’ll need your help.” Olivia gave him a funny look, but left. Two minutes later Samuel called her back. He’d put fresh paper on the table and had dad pull up a soundtrack of ocean waves on his phone. “There’s still time to paint it over,” Samuel said. “Wanna try?” Olivia smiled. “You turned a weak apology into the best one ever!” –Matt Shoemaker How about you? Have you been forgiven by God? When we confess our sin to God, He forgives us. He also gives us the ability to forgive others when they do wrong to us. Our ability to forgive others always starts with God. Trust Him to help you forgive others the way He has forgiven you through Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (NLT) Ephesians 4:32 Today's Key Thought: Forgiveness starts with God

Weak Apologies and Faulty Forgiveness c6721d9e-053e-4f82-a819-454dd9a0768eSat, 20 Sep 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2025) Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2025)2c0ddd06-9a40-4239-ac2c-faa7d5cfe145Sat, 20 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: Responding to Grace (2025) God’s free initiative demands man’s free response. We continue our discussion of grace today by examining how grace and our free will interact in our lives. Fr. Mike also explains the purpose of sacramental graces and how the expression of these graces looks different across the Body of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2002-2005. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God’s free initiative demands man’s free response. We continue our discussion of grace today by examining how grace and our free will interact in our lives. Fr. Mike also explains the purpose of sacramental graces and how the expression of these graces looks different across the Body of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2002-2005. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 263: Responding to Grace (2025)f45e4199-b16c-42c7-a98a-bf69d3cad7baSat, 20 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Man’s Merit (2025) Knowing that our good actions begin and end in Christ, we recognize that man’s merit is due to God. Fr. Mike explains that charity in Christ is the source of all our merits. In this way, merit is pure grace, and we should look to the saints for examples of how to live this truth out. St. Thérèse of Lisieux puts it best when she prays to God: “In the evening of this life, I shall appear before you with empty hands.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2006-2011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Knowing that our good actions begin and end in Christ, we recognize that man’s merit is due to God. Fr. Mike explains that charity in Christ is the source of all our merits. In this way, merit is pure grace, and we should look to the saints for examples of how to live this truth out. St. Thérèse of Lisieux puts it best when she prays to God: “In the evening of this life, I shall appear before you with empty hands.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2006-2011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 264: Man’s Merit (2025)d1ec206e-265f-46bf-9750-f0c521aef069Sat, 20 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Prayers That Saved Us | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB! It's been a really heavy week with all that's been going on in the world and we're grateful to be sitting with you chatting today. We are excited to talk to you guys about some things that mean so much to us and let you in a little deeper into our lives and hearts. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA  Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids’ vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB (http://hiyahealth.com/GGB). PolicyGenius Easily compare life insurance options and secure your family’s future today. Get started at PolicyGenius.com/GGB. Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB. Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 45% off your first order at everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB. Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB (http://OliveandJune.com/GGB). Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your pu rpose at GCU.edu. WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB! It's been a really heavy week with all that's been going on in the world and we're grateful to be sitting with you chatting today. We are excited to talk to you guys about some things that mean so much to us and let you in a little deeper into our lives and hearts. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA  Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids’ vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB (http://hiyahealth.com/GGB). PolicyGenius Easily compare life insurance options and secure your family’s future today. Get started at PolicyGenius.com/GGB. Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB. Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 45% off your first order at everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB. Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB (http://OliveandJune.com/GGB). Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your pu rpose at GCU.edu. WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullThe Prayers That Saved Us | Girls Gone Bible9146528c-70f3-4bfb-899e-abb16d29da6cFri, 19 Sep 2025 16:49:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsthe beginning of Genesis readingHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads the Old Testament in the book of Genesis. We read chapters 1 through 9 which encompass the story of God and all of His creation. Despite humanity's sinfulness, God is faithful and refuses to abandon us. Let us know if you'd like us to continue reading Genesis in our next episode! "When I see the rainbow in the clouds, I will remember the eternal covenant between God and every living creature on earth.” Genesis 9:16 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads the Old Testament in the book of Genesis. We read chapters 1 through 9 which encompass the story of God and all of His creation. Despite humanity's sinfulness, God is faithful and refuses to abandon us. Let us know if you'd like us to continue reading Genesis in our next episode! "When I see the rainbow in the clouds, I will remember the eternal covenant between God and every living creature on earth.” Genesis 9:16 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullthe beginning of Genesis reading27cfe769-40f1-4c75-9c07-af10ac11f3e8Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +00002746https://216.73.216.191/allTagsthe beginning of Genesis readingHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads the Old Testament in the book of Genesis. We read chapters 1 through 9 which encompass the story of God and all of His creation. Despite humanity's sinfulness, God is faithful and refuses to abandon us. Let us know if you'd like us to continue reading Genesis in our next episode! "When I see the rainbow in the clouds, I will remember the eternal covenant between God and every living creature on earth.” Genesis 9:16 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads the Old Testament in the book of Genesis. We read chapters 1 through 9 which encompass the story of God and all of His creation. Despite humanity's sinfulness, God is faithful and refuses to abandon us. Let us know if you'd like us to continue reading Genesis in our next episode! "When I see the rainbow in the clouds, I will remember the eternal covenant between God and every living creature on earth.” Genesis 9:16 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullthe beginning of Genesis reading18f02064-d0ec-4005-b434-d8bdeecfeadfFri, 19 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Can Eye Movements Heal Trauma? Bessel Van Der Kolk Explains EMDR Therapy!Bessel van der Kolk is a psychiatrist and best-selling author best known for his groundbreaking book The Body Keeps the Score. A pioneer in the study of trauma, he explores how trauma reshapes both mind and body, and how people can find pathways to healing through therapies that go beyond talk alone. In today's Moments episode, Bessel explains why simply reliving a traumatic memory isn’t enough to heal, and dives into EMDR - how it works, why it’s effective, and guides Steven through a live demonstration. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/IlUlTu5jLWb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/t1VI0Z9jLWb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bessel van der Kolk is a psychiatrist and best-selling author best known for his groundbreaking book The Body Keeps the Score. A pioneer in the study of trauma, he explores how trauma reshapes both mind and body, and how people can find pathways to healing through therapies that go beyond talk alone. In today's Moments episode, Bessel explains why simply reliving a traumatic memory isn’t enough to heal, and dives into EMDR - how it works, why it’s effective, and guides Steven through a live demonstration. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/IlUlTu5jLWb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/t1VI0Z9jLWb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Can Eye Movements Heal Trauma? Bessel Van Der Kolk Explains EMDR Therapy!d61b70f8-4c32-4546-8673-e16ed57ff780Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +00001224https://216.73.216.191/allTags Sting of Death Read: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 54-57 Landon ducked as a bee buzzed by, barely missing his head. He watched the bee settle on a flower before moving on. “That bee was so close to your head, he almost gave you a buzz cut!” Dad said with a smirk. Landon didn’t laugh. He had something else on his mind. “Dad, can I ask you something?” He hesitated, and Dad waited quietly. “Grandma died months ago, but I’m still sad about it,” Landon said at last. “Is that bad?” “No, it’s natural to feel sad.” Dad put an arm around Landon’s shoulders. “Death is not how it’s supposed to be—it came when sin entered the world. But for Christians, death is not the winner. Even though we’re sad, we can take comfort in knowing that we don’t have to be afraid of death because Jesus defeated it when He rose from the dead.” Dad thought for a moment. “Why were you afraid of that little bee that flew by a minute ago?” he asked. “Because I could have gotten stung!” said Landon. “That hurts!” “Yes, and death hurts too—like how we’re hurting after Grandma died,” said Dad. “But do you have any reason to fear that bee like Ellis would?” Landon shook his head. Ellis, his older brother, was severely allergic to bees. “Ellis could die if he was stung by a bee and didn’t go to the hospital right away,” Landon said. “It would still hurt if I was stung, but I wouldn’t have to worry about dying from it.” “Exactly,” said Dad. “You have no reason to fear bees the way Ellis does, and Christians have no reason to fear death the way the world does. It still hurts when death takes away someone we love, but it can’t take away the eternal life we have in Jesus.” “So it’s okay to feel sad because I miss Grandma?” Landon asked. “Of course,” said Dad. “Even though Grandma is with Jesus and we know we’ll see her again, it still hurts not to have her with us. But one day, Jesus will come back to get rid of sin and death for good, and those who trust in Him will be raised to life and never feel the sting of death ever again.” –A. J. Schut How about you? Do you feel sad because someone you love died? It’s okay to be sad because death stings when it takes away those we love. But even though death hurts, Christians have no reason to be afraid of it. Jesus has conquered death, and one day He will raise everyone who trusts in Him from the dead to live with Him forever! (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? (NIV) 1 Corinthians 15:55 Today's Key Thought: Jesus has conquered death

Read: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 54-57 Landon ducked as a bee buzzed by, barely missing his head. He watched the bee settle on a flower before moving on. “That bee was so close to your head, he almost gave you a buzz cut!” Dad said with a smirk. Landon didn’t laugh. He had something else on his mind. “Dad, can I ask you something?” He hesitated, and Dad waited quietly. “Grandma died months ago, but I’m still sad about it,” Landon said at last. “Is that bad?” “No, it’s natural to feel sad.” Dad put an arm around Landon’s shoulders. “Death is not how it’s supposed to be—it came when sin entered the world. But for Christians, death is not the winner. Even though we’re sad, we can take comfort in knowing that we don’t have to be afraid of death because Jesus defeated it when He rose from the dead.” Dad thought for a moment. “Why were you afraid of that little bee that flew by a minute ago?” he asked. “Because I could have gotten stung!” said Landon. “That hurts!” “Yes, and death hurts too—like how we’re hurting after Grandma died,” said Dad. “But do you have any reason to fear that bee like Ellis would?” Landon shook his head. Ellis, his older brother, was severely allergic to bees. “Ellis could die if he was stung by a bee and didn’t go to the hospital right away,” Landon said. “It would still hurt if I was stung, but I wouldn’t have to worry about dying from it.” “Exactly,” said Dad. “You have no reason to fear bees the way Ellis does, and Christians have no reason to fear death the way the world does. It still hurts when death takes away someone we love, but it can’t take away the eternal life we have in Jesus.” “So it’s okay to feel sad because I miss Grandma?” Landon asked. “Of course,” said Dad. “Even though Grandma is with Jesus and we know we’ll see her again, it still hurts not to have her with us. But one day, Jesus will come back to get rid of sin and death for good, and those who trust in Him will be raised to life and never feel the sting of death ever again.” –A. J. Schut How about you? Do you feel sad because someone you love died? It’s okay to be sad because death stings when it takes away those we love. But even though death hurts, Christians have no reason to be afraid of it. Jesus has conquered death, and one day He will raise everyone who trusts in Him from the dead to live with Him forever! (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? (NIV) 1 Corinthians 15:55 Today's Key Thought: Jesus has conquered death

Sting of Death f2fefdde-e001-4551-b5c7-3646652644f8Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Miracle Worker (2025) As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 262: Miracle Worker (2025)3d1abdab-c5a5-4bdf-83fe-f24c5dae26e7Fri, 19 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Habitual and Actual Grace (2025) Without God’s help, we can do nothing. The Catechism delves into grace today, explaining how grace works and helps us achieve our supernatural vocation to eternal life. Fr. Mike unpacks the difference between habitual and actual grace and reminds us that God is always the initiator of all our spiritual efforts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1996-2001. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Without God’s help, we can do nothing. The Catechism delves into grace today, explaining how grace works and helps us achieve our supernatural vocation to eternal life. Fr. Mike unpacks the difference between habitual and actual grace and reminds us that God is always the initiator of all our spiritual efforts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1996-2001. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 262: Habitual and Actual Grace (2025)64d1ff9f-ffae-4f37-bda9-ccb3f55c4cfeFri, 19 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Spiritual War with Fr. Daniel EbertFr. Daniel Ebert is a priest in Copenhagen, Denmark fighting the good fight. In this incredible interview he shares his conversion story and journey from the wrong team, to God's team. Thank you to Wild Alaskan for sponsoring this episode! Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES. Go to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES  at checkout for 50% off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fr. Daniel Ebert is a priest in Copenhagen, Denmark fighting the good fight. In this incredible interview he shares his conversion story and journey from the wrong team, to God's team. Thank you to Wild Alaskan for sponsoring this episode! Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/EXFILES. Go to shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES  at checkout for 50% off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullThe Spiritual War with Fr. Daniel Ebertd8904ac3-acf5-4096-9a95-605ff929cf07Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#937 - Luke 11:33-54 – Woes on the PhariseesThis episode is part 27 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus critiques the religious leaders about the shape of their religion. They come up wanting. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 27 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus critiques the religious leaders about the shape of their religion. They come up wanting. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#937 - Luke 11:33-54 – Woes on the Phariseesdf0323a5-afeb-4015-959b-031432b70a04Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +00001012https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs It Lust or Love? - 5 Ways to TellIs it lust or love? Many men are looking for a cure for lust and often think that marriage will cure it, only to discover the struggle follows them into married life. The truth is, marriage doesn’t magically cure lust. If you battled it before, you’ll still battle it after. Marriage doesn’t change the interior dispositions and temptations of man. Love does. In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen and Devin Schadt expose one of the most misunderstood realities in marriage: the difference between lust and love. Wives know the difference, and they can feel when they are cherished and when they are being used. And if men don’t learn this distinction, it erodes trust, poisons communication, and slowly kills intimacy. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Devin Schadt’s new book on The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it lust or love? Many men are looking for a cure for lust and often think that marriage will cure it, only to discover the struggle follows them into married life. The truth is, marriage doesn’t magically cure lust. If you battled it before, you’ll still battle it after. Marriage doesn’t change the interior dispositions and temptations of man. Love does. In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen and Devin Schadt expose one of the most misunderstood realities in marriage: the difference between lust and love. Wives know the difference, and they can feel when they are cherished and when they are being used. And if men don’t learn this distinction, it erodes trust, poisons communication, and slowly kills intimacy. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Devin Schadt’s new book on The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullIs It Lust or Love? - 5 Ways to Tell69e35f48-c8ce-4d94-8d46-8117e0ef26cbThu, 18 Sep 2025 10:02:00 +00003350https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMatthew McConaughey: The Silent Crisis No One Is Talking About! The Harsh Truth About Living Without Faith54 films. Global fame. But what price did he pay? In this powerful conversation, Matthew McConaughey opens up about the dark side of fame, the one decision that changed his life, and why resistance not talent was the real key to his success. Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award–winning actor and Hollywood icon, best known for roles in Dallas Buyers Club, Interstellar, True Detective, The Gentlemen, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Beyond acting, he is a bestselling author, with his memoir Greenlights becoming a global phenomenon, and his new book Poems & Prayers continuing to inspire readers worldwide. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to survive Hollywood, why fame comes at a cost, or how Matthew McConaughey found meaning beyond the big screen, this is the conversation you don’t want to miss. He explains: ◼️How living in Australia at 18 changed the direction of his life ◼️How turning down $14.5 million helped him save his career and self-worth ◼️Why becoming a father was the 1 goal that always mattered most to him ◼️How young men are more lost than ever, and what they truly need ◼️Why a life without struggle is a dangerous life (00:00) Intro(02:35) What Makes You the Person You Are Today?(06:35) Love and Values Instilled in Childhood(14:45) What Did You Want to Be as a Kid?(16:13) Youth Exchange in Australia(23:58) Studying Law in Texas and Wanting a Change(26:32) Telling His Dad He Wants to Go to Film School(36:32) What's Going On With Young Men(41:03) What Made You Drift?(42:25) The Loss of Your Father(50:07) Do You Miss Your Dad?(53:56) Matthew's 10 Goals in Life(01:01:45) Doing the Hard Thing Today(01:07:26) The Expectation Gap and Pursuing the Divine(01:21:51) The Power of Faith(01:26:17) Why People With Faith Are Happier(01:36:02) How Did You Become the Best?(01:41:55) I Refused 14.5 Million Dollars(01:47:54) Why People End Up Stuck(01:56:23) What Is Your Greatest Weakness(02:14:09) What Makes You the Person You Are Today? Follow Matthew: Instagram - https://bit.ly/467Alhh  Facebook - https://bit.ly/46oVFh0  X - https://bit.ly/46h48nT  YouTube - https://bit.ly/46oBe3K  You can purchase his new book ‘Poems & Prayers’, here: https://amzn.to/3IqqCtc Look out for his new film ‘The Lost Bus’ on Apple TV+.  Based on a true story, Matthew plays a bus driver who saves 22 children from the 2018 Paradise Valley fires in California.  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEOVanta - https://vanta.com/stevenStan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store for your 14-Day free trial  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

54 films. Global fame. But what price did he pay? In this powerful conversation, Matthew McConaughey opens up about the dark side of fame, the one decision that changed his life, and why resistance not talent was the real key to his success. Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award–winning actor and Hollywood icon, best known for roles in Dallas Buyers Club, Interstellar, True Detective, The Gentlemen, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Beyond acting, he is a bestselling author, with his memoir Greenlights becoming a global phenomenon, and his new book Poems & Prayers continuing to inspire readers worldwide. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to survive Hollywood, why fame comes at a cost, or how Matthew McConaughey found meaning beyond the big screen, this is the conversation you don’t want to miss. He explains: ◼️How living in Australia at 18 changed the direction of his life ◼️How turning down $14.5 million helped him save his career and self-worth ◼️Why becoming a father was the 1 goal that always mattered most to him ◼️How young men are more lost than ever, and what they truly need ◼️Why a life without struggle is a dangerous life (00:00) Intro(02:35) What Makes You the Person You Are Today?(06:35) Love and Values Instilled in Childhood(14:45) What Did You Want to Be as a Kid?(16:13) Youth Exchange in Australia(23:58) Studying Law in Texas and Wanting a Change(26:32) Telling His Dad He Wants to Go to Film School(36:32) What's Going On With Young Men(41:03) What Made You Drift?(42:25) The Loss of Your Father(50:07) Do You Miss Your Dad?(53:56) Matthew's 10 Goals in Life(01:01:45) Doing the Hard Thing Today(01:07:26) The Expectation Gap and Pursuing the Divine(01:21:51) The Power of Faith(01:26:17) Why People With Faith Are Happier(01:36:02) How Did You Become the Best?(01:41:55) I Refused 14.5 Million Dollars(01:47:54) Why People End Up Stuck(01:56:23) What Is Your Greatest Weakness(02:14:09) What Makes You the Person You Are Today? Follow Matthew: Instagram - https://bit.ly/467Alhh  Facebook - https://bit.ly/46oVFh0  X - https://bit.ly/46h48nT  YouTube - https://bit.ly/46oBe3K  You can purchase his new book ‘Poems & Prayers’, here: https://amzn.to/3IqqCtc Look out for his new film ‘The Lost Bus’ on Apple TV+.  Based on a true story, Matthew plays a bus driver who saves 22 children from the 2018 Paradise Valley fires in California.  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEOVanta - https://vanta.com/stevenStan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store for your 14-Day free trial  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMatthew McConaughey: The Silent Crisis No One Is Talking About! The Harsh Truth About Living Without Faith9d9ea10b-39da-4eb9-a932-c7ef4af435f6Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +00007659https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Ring Read: Proverbs 4:1-4; Galatians 5:16-18, 22-25 “Want to see the ring I got?” Lucy pulled a small box from her dresser drawer and showed her friend Skye the delicate opal ring inside. “It used to be my grandma’s.” “It’s so pretty!” said Skye. “Can I wear it for a while?” Lucy bit her lip. “My mom told me not to take it out or wear it until I’m older. She doesn’t want it getting lost.” “Oh, come on!” said Skye. “I won’t tell her. Please?” Lucy had a bad feeling about letting Skye wear the ring, but she was afraid of what Skye might think if she said no. So she handed over the box. Later, the girls went to the park across the street. They were twirling each other on the swings when Skye’s phone buzzed. “It’s my mom,” Skye said. “I gotta go.” As she took Lucy’s ring off and held it out, she stumbled. The ring fell to the pavement, bounced once, and disappeared down a drain. “My ring!” cried Lucy. The girls peered down the drain, but the ring was gone. When Lucy got home, she tearfully told her mom what had happened. “I had a bad feeling about not listening to you and letting Skye wear the ring, but I was afraid she wouldn’t like me anymore if I said no. Now it’s lost forever!” “I’m afraid you’re right,” said Mom. “I’ll check with the city sewer service, but it’s probably impossible to get it back.” She sighed. “You know, Lucy, that bad feeling you had reminds me of how the Holy Spirit often works in our lives. He guides us in doing what’s right and warns us against things that are wrong and hurtful, but we have a choice in whether we listen to Him or not. You’re going to be a teenager soon, and more and more people will try to get you to do things that are wrong—things that can have very serious and lasting consequences.” “So the Holy Spirit helps me say no to things that are wrong?” asked Lucy. Mom nodded. “He helps you live in a way that points to Jesus, who freed you from sin and made you a new person. Any time you sense Him warning you against something, listen to Him.” –Rosalie J. Currier How about you? Do you listen to the Holy Spirit when you sense Him telling you not to do something? Or do you go along with what others want you to do? It can be hard to say no, but doing wrong things to please others can have very serious consequences. When you sense the Holy Spirit telling you something is wrong, listen to Him. He gives you the strength to say no to sin and do what’s right instead. Today's Key Verse: If sinners try to lead you into sin, do not go with them. (NLV) Proverbs 1:10 Today's Key Thought: Listen to the Holy Spirit

Read: Proverbs 4:1-4; Galatians 5:16-18, 22-25 “Want to see the ring I got?” Lucy pulled a small box from her dresser drawer and showed her friend Skye the delicate opal ring inside. “It used to be my grandma’s.” “It’s so pretty!” said Skye. “Can I wear it for a while?” Lucy bit her lip. “My mom told me not to take it out or wear it until I’m older. She doesn’t want it getting lost.” “Oh, come on!” said Skye. “I won’t tell her. Please?” Lucy had a bad feeling about letting Skye wear the ring, but she was afraid of what Skye might think if she said no. So she handed over the box. Later, the girls went to the park across the street. They were twirling each other on the swings when Skye’s phone buzzed. “It’s my mom,” Skye said. “I gotta go.” As she took Lucy’s ring off and held it out, she stumbled. The ring fell to the pavement, bounced once, and disappeared down a drain. “My ring!” cried Lucy. The girls peered down the drain, but the ring was gone. When Lucy got home, she tearfully told her mom what had happened. “I had a bad feeling about not listening to you and letting Skye wear the ring, but I was afraid she wouldn’t like me anymore if I said no. Now it’s lost forever!” “I’m afraid you’re right,” said Mom. “I’ll check with the city sewer service, but it’s probably impossible to get it back.” She sighed. “You know, Lucy, that bad feeling you had reminds me of how the Holy Spirit often works in our lives. He guides us in doing what’s right and warns us against things that are wrong and hurtful, but we have a choice in whether we listen to Him or not. You’re going to be a teenager soon, and more and more people will try to get you to do things that are wrong—things that can have very serious and lasting consequences.” “So the Holy Spirit helps me say no to things that are wrong?” asked Lucy. Mom nodded. “He helps you live in a way that points to Jesus, who freed you from sin and made you a new person. Any time you sense Him warning you against something, listen to Him.” –Rosalie J. Currier How about you? Do you listen to the Holy Spirit when you sense Him telling you not to do something? Or do you go along with what others want you to do? It can be hard to say no, but doing wrong things to please others can have very serious consequences. When you sense the Holy Spirit telling you something is wrong, listen to Him. He gives you the strength to say no to sin and do what’s right instead. Today's Key Verse: If sinners try to lead you into sin, do not go with them. (NLV) Proverbs 1:10 Today's Key Thought: Listen to the Holy Spirit

The Ring 68e979cc-4392-4cbd-a64c-5efcde6341a6Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Ornate Souls (2025) Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 261: Ornate Souls (2025)0c8202ac-d02a-4d58-8205-b859be8eccf6Thu, 18 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Justification (2025) What does it mean to be justified? The Catechism teaches us today about the grace of the Holy Spirit and its power to justify us. Fr. Mike explains how justification detaches us from sin and purifies our hearts. We learn that justification brings about a marvelous inward transformation that bears witness to God&#39;s great mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1987-1995. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to be justified? The Catechism teaches us today about the grace of the Holy Spirit and its power to justify us. Fr. Mike explains how justification detaches us from sin and purifies our hearts. We learn that justification brings about a marvelous inward transformation that bears witness to God&#39;s great mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1987-1995. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 261: Justification (2025)49b8d1ce-58a3-4487-9e30-1ce983dbcbecThu, 18 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#386: Not Power, But Your Name in HeavenLuke 10:1–4, 17–20 In this week’s episode Jesus sends out 72 followers to share the good news. When they return, they are amazed — even the demons obeyed in Jesus’ name! But Jesus teaches them something even greater: “Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” Jesus sent out 72 workers to prepare the way and tell people that God’s kingdom had come. The disciples were amazed by the power they saw, like superheroes in real life. Jesus reminded them that the greatest joy isn’t power — it’s knowing that our names are written in heaven. If you believe in Jesus, you belong to Him forever. That’s better than any superpower. ----------------------------- 🎁 Join the team:Visit ⁠https://www.kbspodcast.com/⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan I also have Kids Bible Stories Bedtime & Kids Bible Stories Espanol now available, FREE, wherever you get your podcasts!  -------------------- Interested in advertising on the show? Learn more here

Luke 10:1–4, 17–20 In this week’s episode Jesus sends out 72 followers to share the good news. When they return, they are amazed — even the demons obeyed in Jesus’ name! But Jesus teaches them something even greater: “Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” Jesus sent out 72 workers to prepare the way and tell people that God’s kingdom had come. The disciples were amazed by the power they saw, like superheroes in real life. Jesus reminded them that the greatest joy isn’t power — it’s knowing that our names are written in heaven. If you believe in Jesus, you belong to Him forever. That’s better than any superpower. ----------------------------- 🎁 Join the team:Visit ⁠https://www.kbspodcast.com/⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan I also have Kids Bible Stories Bedtime & Kids Bible Stories Espanol now available, FREE, wherever you get your podcasts!  -------------------- Interested in advertising on the show? Learn more here

full#386: Not Power, But Your Name in Heavenb1d41b06-1ed2-4d48-84b8-82c3ce65b934Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000835https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Power of Little Lights Read: John 1:4-5; 8:12; Matthew 5:14-16 Corey shivered as the lights went out in the restaurant where he and his family were eating. “What’s going on?” The room was completely dark and everyone around them mumbled nervously. He heard babies and little kids whimper and cry, probably scared of the dark like he had been when he was younger. “The storm must have knocked out the power,” Mom said. A moment later, light spilled across the table from her phone’s flashlight. “This isn’t much, but it will help until they get things figured out.” “If you had bought me a phone when I asked, I could help make it lighter in here too,” Corey’s sister said. Mom chuckled. “Right, Leah. I should have done that, huh?” Corey looked around him. Little by little, the room began to light up as people got out their phones. The voices started to sound less nervous, the little kids quieted down, and things didn’t seem quite so scary. The small lights worked together to brighten the room until the power came back on. The next morning Corey listened as his pastor talked at church. “You are lights,” the pastor said. “If you trust in Jesus, His light shines in you, and you can shine His light to others through what you say and do. The Bible calls Jesus the light of the world because He came to rescue us from the darkness of sin and death and give us eternal life. As we shine His light together for others to see, each little light makes a difference.” Leah nudged her brother. “Like the phones yesterday,” she whispered. Corey nodded, remembering how the restaurant had brightened as the little lights came on one by one and everyone calmed down. “You might not feel powerful or capable of doing a lot,” the pastor continued. “But Jesus has given each of us the Holy Spirit so we can shine His light to those around us. The world is a dark place, and people need Jesus. When we do what we can to share His love and hope with others—even just through small things—the Holy Spirit works through us to bring more people out of darkness and into Jesus’s light.” Corey smiled. He knew just what shining a little light could do. –Emily Acker How about you? Has the darkness of the world ever scared you? Jesus came to be the light of life and hope in a world full of sin and death. When we trust in Him, our wrongs are forgiven and we are given life and a relationship with God that lasts forever. He also gives us the Holy Spirit so we can shine the light of His love and hope to others. How can you be a light to someone in your life today? Today's Key Verse: Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (NIV) Matthew 5:16 Today's Key Thought: Small lights make a big difference

Read: John 1:4-5; 8:12; Matthew 5:14-16 Corey shivered as the lights went out in the restaurant where he and his family were eating. “What’s going on?” The room was completely dark and everyone around them mumbled nervously. He heard babies and little kids whimper and cry, probably scared of the dark like he had been when he was younger. “The storm must have knocked out the power,” Mom said. A moment later, light spilled across the table from her phone’s flashlight. “This isn’t much, but it will help until they get things figured out.” “If you had bought me a phone when I asked, I could help make it lighter in here too,” Corey’s sister said. Mom chuckled. “Right, Leah. I should have done that, huh?” Corey looked around him. Little by little, the room began to light up as people got out their phones. The voices started to sound less nervous, the little kids quieted down, and things didn’t seem quite so scary. The small lights worked together to brighten the room until the power came back on. The next morning Corey listened as his pastor talked at church. “You are lights,” the pastor said. “If you trust in Jesus, His light shines in you, and you can shine His light to others through what you say and do. The Bible calls Jesus the light of the world because He came to rescue us from the darkness of sin and death and give us eternal life. As we shine His light together for others to see, each little light makes a difference.” Leah nudged her brother. “Like the phones yesterday,” she whispered. Corey nodded, remembering how the restaurant had brightened as the little lights came on one by one and everyone calmed down. “You might not feel powerful or capable of doing a lot,” the pastor continued. “But Jesus has given each of us the Holy Spirit so we can shine His light to those around us. The world is a dark place, and people need Jesus. When we do what we can to share His love and hope with others—even just through small things—the Holy Spirit works through us to bring more people out of darkness and into Jesus’s light.” Corey smiled. He knew just what shining a little light could do. –Emily Acker How about you? Has the darkness of the world ever scared you? Jesus came to be the light of life and hope in a world full of sin and death. When we trust in Him, our wrongs are forgiven and we are given life and a relationship with God that lasts forever. He also gives us the Holy Spirit so we can shine the light of His love and hope to others. How can you be a light to someone in your life today? Today's Key Verse: Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (NIV) Matthew 5:16 Today's Key Thought: Small lights make a big difference

The Power of Little Lights 75edb2ef-e656-4868-be4e-56f4d7298c19Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2025) Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2025)b572d5a2-00bf-4eab-99f9-da4888d043a0Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Summary of the Moral Law (2025) In today’s “Nugget Day,” Fr. Mike reviews the significant takeaways that the Catechism teaches us about the moral law. Fr. Mike highlights that God has written the moral law in the depths of every human heart. Today’s In Brief section also reminds us that the moral law is a “fatherly instruction by God,” rooted in love and oriented towards our joy, freedom, and flourishing. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1975-1986. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today’s “Nugget Day,” Fr. Mike reviews the significant takeaways that the Catechism teaches us about the moral law. Fr. Mike highlights that God has written the moral law in the depths of every human heart. Today’s In Brief section also reminds us that the moral law is a “fatherly instruction by God,” rooted in love and oriented towards our joy, freedom, and flourishing. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1975-1986. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 260: Summary of the Moral Law (2025)08801210-8a18-4140-8cf7-98c48437c25cWed, 17 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike on the Charlie Kirk Shooting & The Real Cause of Violence If you&#39;ve been rocked by all of the death, violence, and destruction in the news these past few weeks, you are not alone. Fr. Mike offers guidance during this difficult time, and reflects on Charlie Kirk&#39;s words: &quot;When people stop talking, that&#39;s when you get violence.&quot; Fr. Mike filmed this video on September 12th, 2025 — two days after Charlie Kirk&#39;s assassination.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you&#39;ve been rocked by all of the death, violence, and destruction in the news these past few weeks, you are not alone. Fr. Mike offers guidance during this difficult time, and reflects on Charlie Kirk&#39;s words: &quot;When people stop talking, that&#39;s when you get violence.&quot; Fr. Mike filmed this video on September 12th, 2025 — two days after Charlie Kirk&#39;s assassination.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike on the Charlie Kirk Shooting & The Real Cause of Violenceeb562922-6d1a-4159-bbd5-2a41d6276f70Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Singing Again Read: Psalm 96:1-6; Isaiah 41:9-13 Brook loved to sing. Whenever there was an opportunity to sing at church, she took it. It felt good to be on the stage singing in front of everyone, and she loved singing for God too. She felt close to Him when she sang songs in church. One day when she was up on stage singing a solo, Brook messed up on some of the words. She felt her face flush and was tempted to step away from the microphone, but she somehow carried on. “You did great,” her family said when she finished. Brook shook her head, wanting to run away and hide. A few days later, her mom came into her bedroom. “They’re looking for volunteers to sing next Sunday,” she said. “I didn’t see your name on the list yet.” “I don’t want to sing again.” Brook pulled her knees up to her chest. Her mom’s brows rose. “You’re not going to sing again?” “I messed up last time. It was embarrassing,” Brook said. Mom touched her hand. “It wasn’t so bad, and even if it had been, you can’t give up just because of that. You love singing up there.” “But I let everyone down,” Brook said. Mom shook her head. “You didn’t let anyone down.” “But I always want to do my best for everyone in the audience and especially for God.” “And you did,” Mom said. “Everyone makes mistakes, honey. God knows that, we know that, and no one is disappointed in you. It’s not important that you messed up the lyrics, and it wouldn’t matter if you did again—all that matters is that you want to sing for God. You want to, right?” Brook nodded. “I love singing for Him.” “I know. God has given you that gift so you can use it to worship Him and point others to Jesus and what He did to save us. So, you just need to do it again.” Brook sighed. “It will be scary.” “God can help you do scary things.” Mom squeezed her hand. “And we’ll be rooting for you.” Brook did love singing and would miss it if she quit. “Okay,” she finally agreed. ”I’ll ask God to help me be brave and try again.” –Bethany Acker How about you? Have you ever wanted to quit something because you messed up? Everyone makes mistakes, so don’t let them stop you from doing something you believe God wants you to do—mistakes often teach us what we need to learn to do better. When you mess up, remember that Jesus is always with those who trust in Him and promises to help us. Trust Him to help you be brave and try again so you can use your gift for Him. Today's Key Verse: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. (NIV) Joshua 1:9 Today's Key Thought: Be brave and try again

Read: Psalm 96:1-6; Isaiah 41:9-13 Brook loved to sing. Whenever there was an opportunity to sing at church, she took it. It felt good to be on the stage singing in front of everyone, and she loved singing for God too. She felt close to Him when she sang songs in church. One day when she was up on stage singing a solo, Brook messed up on some of the words. She felt her face flush and was tempted to step away from the microphone, but she somehow carried on. “You did great,” her family said when she finished. Brook shook her head, wanting to run away and hide. A few days later, her mom came into her bedroom. “They’re looking for volunteers to sing next Sunday,” she said. “I didn’t see your name on the list yet.” “I don’t want to sing again.” Brook pulled her knees up to her chest. Her mom’s brows rose. “You’re not going to sing again?” “I messed up last time. It was embarrassing,” Brook said. Mom touched her hand. “It wasn’t so bad, and even if it had been, you can’t give up just because of that. You love singing up there.” “But I let everyone down,” Brook said. Mom shook her head. “You didn’t let anyone down.” “But I always want to do my best for everyone in the audience and especially for God.” “And you did,” Mom said. “Everyone makes mistakes, honey. God knows that, we know that, and no one is disappointed in you. It’s not important that you messed up the lyrics, and it wouldn’t matter if you did again—all that matters is that you want to sing for God. You want to, right?” Brook nodded. “I love singing for Him.” “I know. God has given you that gift so you can use it to worship Him and point others to Jesus and what He did to save us. So, you just need to do it again.” Brook sighed. “It will be scary.” “God can help you do scary things.” Mom squeezed her hand. “And we’ll be rooting for you.” Brook did love singing and would miss it if she quit. “Okay,” she finally agreed. ”I’ll ask God to help me be brave and try again.” –Bethany Acker How about you? Have you ever wanted to quit something because you messed up? Everyone makes mistakes, so don’t let them stop you from doing something you believe God wants you to do—mistakes often teach us what we need to learn to do better. When you mess up, remember that Jesus is always with those who trust in Him and promises to help us. Trust Him to help you be brave and try again so you can use your gift for Him. Today's Key Verse: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. (NIV) Joshua 1:9 Today's Key Thought: Be brave and try again

Singing Again bfb2b9a4-683e-4e03-866b-c96965cd99ebTue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2025) Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2025)47016ddf-13ac-46b1-a6ac-0c4a85ead884Tue, 16 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The New Commandment (2025) We continue our examination of the New Law or Law of the Gospel, specifically the Golden Rule and New Commandment of Jesus. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Commandment requires us to love God as the center of everything we are and everything we have. He also unpacks how the New Commandment is also known as the law of love, grace, and freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1970-1974. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the New Law or Law of the Gospel, specifically the Golden Rule and New Commandment of Jesus. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Commandment requires us to love God as the center of everything we are and everything we have. He also unpacks how the New Commandment is also known as the law of love, grace, and freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1970-1974. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 259: The New Commandment (2025)197160b0-05ac-4e64-bf52-3329592821b2Tue, 16 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsInvesting Vs Real Estate Vs Crypto Debate: The Retirement Crisis Is Coming & They’re Lying To You About Renting!Are we falling for the biggest money traps of our generation? And what are the money habits that actually build millions? Raoul Pal, Jaspreet Singh, and Humphrey Yang reveal the truth about renting vs buying, escaping credit card debt, mastering passive income, and investing with $0! This personal finance roundtable brings 3 leading finance experts to discuss building wealth and planning for your financial future. Jaspreet Singh is an entrepreneur and founder of Minority Mindset, Raoul Pal is a former hedge fund manager and CEO of Real Vision, and Humphrey Yang is a personal finance creator and former financial advisor at Merrill Lynch. They discuss:  ◼️Why saving money won’t make you rich, and what to do instead ◼️The single best skill to escape being broke in 2025 ◼️ Why renting is smarter than buying (even if you can afford to buy) ◼️ The tiny money habit that quietly builds millions over time ◼️ Why most people under 45 won’t get a pension (and what to do instead) ◼️The truth about crypto, AI and why the financial system doesn’t want you prepared (00:00) Intro(02:24) How Do I Make More Money?(05:13) Pointless Jobs That Actually Made You the Most Money(06:53) How to Visualize Your Finances(07:44) Social Pressure With Money(09:37) The Simple Money Tracking Hack(13:32) Best Form of Investing: Active or Passive?(18:34) More People Joining Crypto(21:07) Bitcoin Is Too Speculative(28:31) Stocks vs Crypto(34:01) How Would You Invest $1,000?(42:13) The S&P 500 vs the Nasdaq-100(44:14) Dollar-Cost Averaging(47:12) Remove Emotion From Financial Decisions(48:08) Should We Be Putting Everything Into Crypto?(49:36) If Crypto Isn't the Future, What Takes Its Place?(54:26) Sponsored Segment(56:24) What to Do When You're in Debt(59:43) Bankruptcy: When Should Someone Consider It?(01:02:13) What If You Don’t Want to File for Bankruptcy?(01:03:55) The Myth of Passive Income(01:05:51) How Well Can You Actually Do From Property Investments?(01:10:35) Should You Buy Rental Properties for Passive Income?(01:11:21) More People Are Renting in the US Over Buying(01:13:33) Is Property a Good Way to Build Wealth?(01:19:30) Is There Any Such Thing as Good Debt?(01:20:30) Leveraging Your Current Assets(01:26:01) Pensions and 401(k) Retirement Plans(01:41:37) Framework for Making More Money Easily(01:47:53) Keeping Your Money in a Bank Is Making You Poorer(01:51:58) What Do Rich People Know That Most Others Don’t?(01:54:41) Relationships Make Money(01:59:44) How Much Do Geographies Matter When Making Money?(02:02:30) Is the UK a Good Place to Build Wealth?(02:05:49) Closing Statements Follow Jaspreet: X: http://bit.ly/3HSFdO3  ‘Market Briefs’ newsletter:: http://bit.ly/4mWeqzr YouTube: http://bit.ly/46hbTbU  Follow Raoul: X: http://bit.ly/466Fe8Q  Website here: http://bit.ly/4m6Rexb  You can download Raoul Pal’s 5-Year Roadmap for free here: http://bit.ly/3JQok7g  You can purchase ‘The Everything Code’, here: https://amzn.to/48cJ2bk  Follow Humphrey: Youtube: http://bit.ly/3KgmkoJ  Instagram: http://bit.ly/4gs6kMI  Website- Humphreysguide.com The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac Vivobarefoot - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/ Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we falling for the biggest money traps of our generation? And what are the money habits that actually build millions? Raoul Pal, Jaspreet Singh, and Humphrey Yang reveal the truth about renting vs buying, escaping credit card debt, mastering passive income, and investing with $0! This personal finance roundtable brings 3 leading finance experts to discuss building wealth and planning for your financial future. Jaspreet Singh is an entrepreneur and founder of Minority Mindset, Raoul Pal is a former hedge fund manager and CEO of Real Vision, and Humphrey Yang is a personal finance creator and former financial advisor at Merrill Lynch. They discuss:  ◼️Why saving money won’t make you rich, and what to do instead ◼️The single best skill to escape being broke in 2025 ◼️ Why renting is smarter than buying (even if you can afford to buy) ◼️ The tiny money habit that quietly builds millions over time ◼️ Why most people under 45 won’t get a pension (and what to do instead) ◼️The truth about crypto, AI and why the financial system doesn’t want you prepared (00:00) Intro(02:24) How Do I Make More Money?(05:13) Pointless Jobs That Actually Made You the Most Money(06:53) How to Visualize Your Finances(07:44) Social Pressure With Money(09:37) The Simple Money Tracking Hack(13:32) Best Form of Investing: Active or Passive?(18:34) More People Joining Crypto(21:07) Bitcoin Is Too Speculative(28:31) Stocks vs Crypto(34:01) How Would You Invest $1,000?(42:13) The S&P 500 vs the Nasdaq-100(44:14) Dollar-Cost Averaging(47:12) Remove Emotion From Financial Decisions(48:08) Should We Be Putting Everything Into Crypto?(49:36) If Crypto Isn't the Future, What Takes Its Place?(54:26) Sponsored Segment(56:24) What to Do When You're in Debt(59:43) Bankruptcy: When Should Someone Consider It?(01:02:13) What If You Don’t Want to File for Bankruptcy?(01:03:55) The Myth of Passive Income(01:05:51) How Well Can You Actually Do From Property Investments?(01:10:35) Should You Buy Rental Properties for Passive Income?(01:11:21) More People Are Renting in the US Over Buying(01:13:33) Is Property a Good Way to Build Wealth?(01:19:30) Is There Any Such Thing as Good Debt?(01:20:30) Leveraging Your Current Assets(01:26:01) Pensions and 401(k) Retirement Plans(01:41:37) Framework for Making More Money Easily(01:47:53) Keeping Your Money in a Bank Is Making You Poorer(01:51:58) What Do Rich People Know That Most Others Don’t?(01:54:41) Relationships Make Money(01:59:44) How Much Do Geographies Matter When Making Money?(02:02:30) Is the UK a Good Place to Build Wealth?(02:05:49) Closing Statements Follow Jaspreet: X: http://bit.ly/3HSFdO3  ‘Market Briefs’ newsletter:: http://bit.ly/4mWeqzr YouTube: http://bit.ly/46hbTbU  Follow Raoul: X: http://bit.ly/466Fe8Q  Website here: http://bit.ly/4m6Rexb  You can download Raoul Pal’s 5-Year Roadmap for free here: http://bit.ly/3JQok7g  You can purchase ‘The Everything Code’, here: https://amzn.to/48cJ2bk  Follow Humphrey: Youtube: http://bit.ly/3KgmkoJ  Instagram: http://bit.ly/4gs6kMI  Website- Humphreysguide.com The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac Vivobarefoot - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/ Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullInvesting Vs Real Estate Vs Crypto Debate: The Retirement Crisis Is Coming & They’re Lying To You About Renting!40fee95c-ed3a-41b6-bcb4-7ccdaeddfbbaMon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +00005136https://216.73.216.191/allTags A New Name Read: Romans 8:14-17; 9:25-26 Sophie sat on the kitchen floor petting her new golden retriever puppy while Mom snapped the stems off green beans. “Mom, you’ll never guess what happened today,” Sophie said. “Mira told our class she’s a real-life princess.” Mom let out a little chuckle, but when she looked at her daughter’s face she could tell Sophie was serious. “Don’t you think that’s a little—foolish?” asked Sophie. “I mean, we’re not little kids anymore.” “Oh, honey, I’m sure she was just kidding,” said Mom. “No, she means it!” Sophie insisted. “She said that since God is her Father that makes her a real princess. She was calling herself Princess Mira!” “Hmm,” said Mom. “You know, it may not be as foolish as it sounds.” Sophie raised her eyebrows and tilted her head down. She couldn’t believe what her mom was saying. “It reminds me of Goldie,” added Mom. “Some people might not accept Goldie as her real name.” “What?” asked Sophie in disbelief. She looked down at the sleeping puppy curled up in her lap and stroked her soft golden fur. “But that’s what we named her!” “Well, when Goldie was rescued by the animal shelter, what did they call her?” asked Mom. Sophie thought a moment. “Molly,” she answered. “Right. Just like Molly’s name changed when we adopted her, our name also changes when we’re adopted into God’s family. In the Bible, God says, ‘Those who were not my people, I will now call my people.’ And do you know what He says next?” Sophie shook her head. “No, what?” “The very next verse says that ‘they will be called children of the living God,’” said Mom. “I think Mira has figured something out—something really special. When she trusted Jesus as her Savior, she was adopted into God’s family. Just like Molly was adopted into ours and—” “And became Goldie!” Sophie gently removed the sleeping dog from her lap. “Well, you and Goldie will have to excuse me—this princess has homework to finish!” –Nichole Gatten How about you? Have you been adopted by God? Have you become part of His family by trusting in Jesus? If so, you are now one of His children. Your heavenly Father has given you a new name and a new life! If you’re not yet one of God’s children, you can be adopted through Jesus, who sacrificed His life to save you and welcome you into His family. Trust in Him today! (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: You received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.” Romans 8:15 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Embrace your new name

Read: Romans 8:14-17; 9:25-26 Sophie sat on the kitchen floor petting her new golden retriever puppy while Mom snapped the stems off green beans. “Mom, you’ll never guess what happened today,” Sophie said. “Mira told our class she’s a real-life princess.” Mom let out a little chuckle, but when she looked at her daughter’s face she could tell Sophie was serious. “Don’t you think that’s a little—foolish?” asked Sophie. “I mean, we’re not little kids anymore.” “Oh, honey, I’m sure she was just kidding,” said Mom. “No, she means it!” Sophie insisted. “She said that since God is her Father that makes her a real princess. She was calling herself Princess Mira!” “Hmm,” said Mom. “You know, it may not be as foolish as it sounds.” Sophie raised her eyebrows and tilted her head down. She couldn’t believe what her mom was saying. “It reminds me of Goldie,” added Mom. “Some people might not accept Goldie as her real name.” “What?” asked Sophie in disbelief. She looked down at the sleeping puppy curled up in her lap and stroked her soft golden fur. “But that’s what we named her!” “Well, when Goldie was rescued by the animal shelter, what did they call her?” asked Mom. Sophie thought a moment. “Molly,” she answered. “Right. Just like Molly’s name changed when we adopted her, our name also changes when we’re adopted into God’s family. In the Bible, God says, ‘Those who were not my people, I will now call my people.’ And do you know what He says next?” Sophie shook her head. “No, what?” “The very next verse says that ‘they will be called children of the living God,’” said Mom. “I think Mira has figured something out—something really special. When she trusted Jesus as her Savior, she was adopted into God’s family. Just like Molly was adopted into ours and—” “And became Goldie!” Sophie gently removed the sleeping dog from her lap. “Well, you and Goldie will have to excuse me—this princess has homework to finish!” –Nichole Gatten How about you? Have you been adopted by God? Have you become part of His family by trusting in Jesus? If so, you are now one of His children. Your heavenly Father has given you a new name and a new life! If you’re not yet one of God’s children, you can be adopted through Jesus, who sacrificed His life to save you and welcome you into His family. Trust in Him today! (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: You received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.” Romans 8:15 (NLT) Today's Key Thought: Embrace your new name

A New Name 225e3989-1eb1-4439-b3d4-f205d26de0ecMon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2025) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2025)d241c62f-cb28-43b9-9094-67fbdb166d96Mon, 15 Sep 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 2025 Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 202511c16578-38f5-42f5-9fb5-822392e58e20Mon, 15 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The New Law (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the New Law or the Law of the Gospel. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Law “fulfills, refines, surpasses, and leads the Old Law to its perfection.” He also explains how the New Law of Christ that is expressed through the Sermon on the Mount is perfected by the grace of the Holy Spirit and works through charity and the Sacraments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1965-1969. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the New Law or the Law of the Gospel. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Law “fulfills, refines, surpasses, and leads the Old Law to its perfection.” He also explains how the New Law of Christ that is expressed through the Sermon on the Mount is perfected by the grace of the Holy Spirit and works through charity and the Sacraments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1965-1969. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 258: The New Law (2025)662733b6-4370-45dc-8de2-9ee97d0d2437Mon, 15 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Now You Know Read: 1 Samuel 3:4-11; Psalm 103:13-14 When the school bell rang, Xavier tossed his bag over his shoulder and headed for the door. He spotted his older brother, Malik, standing on the sidewalk. “Hey, what’s up?” asked Malik as they headed for home. “Not much.” Xavier kicked a plastic bottle, and it hit a parking meter. “Did you get to shoot some hoops at recess?” asked Malik. Xavier nodded. “Sink any threes?” “Yeah, but…” Xavier looked through the window of a coffee shop at all the people on their computers and cell phones. “There’s a new kid at school named Devon. I saw him when we were playing ball.” “And?” Malik raised his eyebrows. “Well, now I’m thinking he wanted to play. He just stood by the court watching us the whole time.” “But you didn’t ask him to be on your team?” Xavier shook his head. “I don’t know why I didn’t think of it then.” He sighed, breathing in the smells of a Greek restaurant as they passed by. “Hey, don’t beat yourself up over it.” Malik stopped at the crosswalk and turned his head to look down the street. A city bus whizzed by, then the light changed and they stepped into the road. “Do you remember that Bible story about the boy named Samuel? God called to him three separate times, and each time Samuel thought it was the priest calling him.” “Yeah, I remember,” said Xavier. “Well, what happened with the new kid at school today is kind of like that.” Xavier gave his brother a puzzled look. “How?” “Samuel didn’t realize it was God calling him the first three times he heard His voice,” said Malik. “But the fourth time, after the priest told him who it really was, he got it. He knew God was calling him and was able to listen and obey.” Malik waved at a guy with ear buds walking down the other side of the street. “You didn’t realize Devon wanted to play at first, but now you know he did. So now you can do what God is calling you to do.” “You mean I can ask Devon to play ball with us tomorrow,” said Xavier. Malik clapped Xavier on the back. “Exactly.” –Annika Klanderud How about you? Do you ever wish you could go back and take advantage of a missed opportunity to be kind to someone? Jesus knows we’re only human and don’t always recognize ways to show His love to others. He forgives our mistakes and always gives us another chance. Ask Him to show you something you can do to share His love with someone today. Once you know what it is, do it! Today's Key Verse: For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust. (NKJV) Psalm 103:14 Today's Key Thought: Do what you know is right

Read: 1 Samuel 3:4-11; Psalm 103:13-14 When the school bell rang, Xavier tossed his bag over his shoulder and headed for the door. He spotted his older brother, Malik, standing on the sidewalk. “Hey, what’s up?” asked Malik as they headed for home. “Not much.” Xavier kicked a plastic bottle, and it hit a parking meter. “Did you get to shoot some hoops at recess?” asked Malik. Xavier nodded. “Sink any threes?” “Yeah, but…” Xavier looked through the window of a coffee shop at all the people on their computers and cell phones. “There’s a new kid at school named Devon. I saw him when we were playing ball.” “And?” Malik raised his eyebrows. “Well, now I’m thinking he wanted to play. He just stood by the court watching us the whole time.” “But you didn’t ask him to be on your team?” Xavier shook his head. “I don’t know why I didn’t think of it then.” He sighed, breathing in the smells of a Greek restaurant as they passed by. “Hey, don’t beat yourself up over it.” Malik stopped at the crosswalk and turned his head to look down the street. A city bus whizzed by, then the light changed and they stepped into the road. “Do you remember that Bible story about the boy named Samuel? God called to him three separate times, and each time Samuel thought it was the priest calling him.” “Yeah, I remember,” said Xavier. “Well, what happened with the new kid at school today is kind of like that.” Xavier gave his brother a puzzled look. “How?” “Samuel didn’t realize it was God calling him the first three times he heard His voice,” said Malik. “But the fourth time, after the priest told him who it really was, he got it. He knew God was calling him and was able to listen and obey.” Malik waved at a guy with ear buds walking down the other side of the street. “You didn’t realize Devon wanted to play at first, but now you know he did. So now you can do what God is calling you to do.” “You mean I can ask Devon to play ball with us tomorrow,” said Xavier. Malik clapped Xavier on the back. “Exactly.” –Annika Klanderud How about you? Do you ever wish you could go back and take advantage of a missed opportunity to be kind to someone? Jesus knows we’re only human and don’t always recognize ways to show His love to others. He forgives our mistakes and always gives us another chance. Ask Him to show you something you can do to share His love with someone today. Once you know what it is, do it! Today's Key Verse: For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust. (NKJV) Psalm 103:14 Today's Key Thought: Do what you know is right

Now You Know 1c9e637e-de59-4af2-9a67-d9831066a707Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:09:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: Choose to Love (2025) Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 257: Choose to Love (2025)f98c54e7-e752-4168-ae4e-c437c8d5c05eSun, 14 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: The Old Law (2025) We continue the section on moral law, specifically focusing on the Old Law. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Old Law is the first stage of Revealed Law. He also unpacks how the Old Law acts as preparation for the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1961-1964. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue the section on moral law, specifically focusing on the Old Law. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Old Law is the first stage of Revealed Law. He also unpacks how the Old Law acts as preparation for the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1961-1964. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 257: The Old Law (2025)6b725335-faa4-4627-8cb4-fef55c2b3afbSun, 14 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsnow is the time.hi, CWCOI family. things have been very heavy lately. i felt the burden to speak about what has been going on and remind you of what the truth is and what our duty is as a church during times of tragedy. we must choose love. we must share the truth of Jesus. and we have to rise up. now is the time. i love you all, and i'm so proud of you. keep being the hands and feet of our Heavenly Father. we are in this together. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

hi, CWCOI family. things have been very heavy lately. i felt the burden to speak about what has been going on and remind you of what the truth is and what our duty is as a church during times of tragedy. we must choose love. we must share the truth of Jesus. and we have to rise up. now is the time. i love you all, and i'm so proud of you. keep being the hands and feet of our Heavenly Father. we are in this together. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullnow is the time.f1c63e55-b1e9-42dd-8c7c-028babd49a9eSun, 14 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +00002407https://216.73.216.191/allTagsnow is the time.hi, CWCOI family. things have been very heavy lately. i felt the burden to speak about what has been going on and remind you of what the truth is and what our duty is as a church during times of tragedy. we must choose love. we must share the truth of Jesus. and we have to rise up. now is the time. i love you all, and i'm so proud of you. keep being the hands and feet of our Heavenly Father. we are in this together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

hi, CWCOI family. things have been very heavy lately. i felt the burden to speak about what has been going on and remind you of what the truth is and what our duty is as a church during times of tragedy. we must choose love. we must share the truth of Jesus. and we have to rise up. now is the time. i love you all, and i'm so proud of you. keep being the hands and feet of our Heavenly Father. we are in this together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullnow is the time.4362d4e3-044f-435c-a56d-db7e7b8c21fdSun, 14 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags9/14/25 Words Fail Homily from the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy CrossThe sign of our shame has become the symbol of our hope. The Cross of Jesus is God's answer to our guilt. The Cross of Jesus is God's answer to our lack of trust. The Cross of Jesus is God's answer to evil. Mass Readings from September 14, 2025:Numbers 21:4b-9Psalm 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38Philippians 2:6-11 John 3:13-17

Homily from the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy CrossThe sign of our shame has become the symbol of our hope. The Cross of Jesus is God's answer to our guilt. The Cross of Jesus is God's answer to our lack of trust. The Cross of Jesus is God's answer to evil. Mass Readings from September 14, 2025:Numbers 21:4b-9Psalm 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38Philippians 2:6-11 John 3:13-17

full9/14/25 Words Fail 3286bb7e-58b7-41cd-ab36-d6c8accb304bSat, 13 Sep 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Rescuing the Fallen Read: Luke 19:1-10; Romans 3:23-24 “Hey buddy, what’s wrong?” Dad asked when it was time for Nolan’s bedtime prayers. “It’s Grandpa,” said Nolan. “He doesn’t believe in Jesus. That means he’s not going to heaven.” “He needs to have a relationship with Jesus,” said Dad. “Shall we pray for him?” Nolan nodded, and he and his dad prayed for Nolan’s grandfather. The next morning Dad took Nolan and his sister on a walk in the woods. As they went along, colorful leaves rustled under their feet. “A lot of leaves are still falling,” said Nolan. “They’re gonna get trampled on.” He grinned at his sister. “I bet I can catch more before they hit the ground than you can.” “You’re on!” said Liliana. So as they walked, they tried to catch every falling leaf. “Okay, let’s count them,” Nolan said as they headed back home. “All right.” A few moments later, Liliana grinned. “I’ve got seventeen!” “So do I!” said Nolan. “We rescued a bunch of them, didn’t we?” Dad smiled. “I’m glad you were able to rescue those fallen leaves. It reminds me of what Jesus does—He rescues fallen people.” “Fallen people?” asked Liliana. “I know Jesus found Zacchaeus in a tree, but he didn’t fall from it.” “No, but he was fallen in other ways. Zacchaeus was a lost sinner, but Jesus saved him and changed him. All people are fallen sinners—we all fall short of God’s perfect standards by doing wrong things, so Jesus came to rescue us. And He wants those of us He’s already saved to help bring others to Him so they can be rescued too.” “People like Grandpa,” said Nolan. “I know Jesus can save him, but Grandpa’s already pretty old. We pray for him a lot, but what else can we do to help bring him to Jesus?” Liliana looked at the leaves in her hand. “Let’s press these leaves and put them in different places around the house. We can pray for Grandpa every time we see one of them.” “Okay,” said Nolan. “We could also invite him to the program at church next week.” “And help him rake his yard!” said Liliana. Dad nodded. “Those are good ways to help him know how much Jesus loves him—and how much we love him too.” –Steve Hulet How about you? Do you have family or friends who don’t believe in Jesus? Share His love with them through your words and actions. Jesus came to save people who are fallen and lost, and if you’ve been saved by trusting in Him, He wants you to be part of the process as He rescues others. He loves your family and friends even more than you do, so don’t give up. Keep reaching out to those who need Jesus. Today's Key Verse: For the Son of Man [Jesus] came to seek and save those who are lost. (NLT) Luke 19:10 Today's Key Thought: Reach out to those who need Jesus

Read: Luke 19:1-10; Romans 3:23-24 “Hey buddy, what’s wrong?” Dad asked when it was time for Nolan’s bedtime prayers. “It’s Grandpa,” said Nolan. “He doesn’t believe in Jesus. That means he’s not going to heaven.” “He needs to have a relationship with Jesus,” said Dad. “Shall we pray for him?” Nolan nodded, and he and his dad prayed for Nolan’s grandfather. The next morning Dad took Nolan and his sister on a walk in the woods. As they went along, colorful leaves rustled under their feet. “A lot of leaves are still falling,” said Nolan. “They’re gonna get trampled on.” He grinned at his sister. “I bet I can catch more before they hit the ground than you can.” “You’re on!” said Liliana. So as they walked, they tried to catch every falling leaf. “Okay, let’s count them,” Nolan said as they headed back home. “All right.” A few moments later, Liliana grinned. “I’ve got seventeen!” “So do I!” said Nolan. “We rescued a bunch of them, didn’t we?” Dad smiled. “I’m glad you were able to rescue those fallen leaves. It reminds me of what Jesus does—He rescues fallen people.” “Fallen people?” asked Liliana. “I know Jesus found Zacchaeus in a tree, but he didn’t fall from it.” “No, but he was fallen in other ways. Zacchaeus was a lost sinner, but Jesus saved him and changed him. All people are fallen sinners—we all fall short of God’s perfect standards by doing wrong things, so Jesus came to rescue us. And He wants those of us He’s already saved to help bring others to Him so they can be rescued too.” “People like Grandpa,” said Nolan. “I know Jesus can save him, but Grandpa’s already pretty old. We pray for him a lot, but what else can we do to help bring him to Jesus?” Liliana looked at the leaves in her hand. “Let’s press these leaves and put them in different places around the house. We can pray for Grandpa every time we see one of them.” “Okay,” said Nolan. “We could also invite him to the program at church next week.” “And help him rake his yard!” said Liliana. Dad nodded. “Those are good ways to help him know how much Jesus loves him—and how much we love him too.” –Steve Hulet How about you? Do you have family or friends who don’t believe in Jesus? Share His love with them through your words and actions. Jesus came to save people who are fallen and lost, and if you’ve been saved by trusting in Him, He wants you to be part of the process as He rescues others. He loves your family and friends even more than you do, so don’t give up. Keep reaching out to those who need Jesus. Today's Key Verse: For the Son of Man [Jesus] came to seek and save those who are lost. (NLT) Luke 19:10 Today's Key Thought: Reach out to those who need Jesus

Rescuing the Fallen 35cbf7a3-92d0-4820-aa3a-721b589aad6cSat, 13 Sep 2025 04:03:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: Hard Seasons (2025) Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 256: Hard Seasons (2025)a30a4bf7-a66a-418a-bb68-3db72d276803Sat, 13 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: The Natural Moral Law (2025) Together, we begin the section on moral law, starting with natural moral law. Fr. Mike begins by emphasizing that we need both the law that guides us and God’s grace that sustains us in order to live out our call to beatitude. He also unpacks how natural moral law is written in the soul of each and every man to help him discern between good and evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1949-1960. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we begin the section on moral law, starting with natural moral law. Fr. Mike begins by emphasizing that we need both the law that guides us and God’s grace that sustains us in order to live out our call to beatitude. He also unpacks how natural moral law is written in the soul of each and every man to help him discern between good and evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1949-1960. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 256: The Natural Moral Law (2025)e7b1621e-2a0d-4d8b-b802-4831ae7cd8ceSat, 13 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDare to be True w/ Madi Prewett Troutt | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB! we have one of our favorite people on the planet today, Madison Prewett Troutt! our girl came to talk about her book Dare to be True: defeat the lies that bind you, live out the truth that frees you. as per usual, our girl comes on and preaches the truth and hits on topics nobody else is talking about. this truly is one you don't want to miss. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA  BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible. Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off. Smalls Human-grade, fresh cat food delivered straight to your door. Go to Smalls.com/GGB to get 60% off your first order + free shipping. Brooklyn Bedding Transform your sleep with award-winning mattresses made in the USA. Use code GGB at BrooklynBedding.com for 30% off. Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu. WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB! we have one of our favorite people on the planet today, Madison Prewett Troutt! our girl came to talk about her book Dare to be True: defeat the lies that bind you, live out the truth that frees you. as per usual, our girl comes on and preaches the truth and hits on topics nobody else is talking about. this truly is one you don't want to miss. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA  BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible. Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off. Smalls Human-grade, fresh cat food delivered straight to your door. Go to Smalls.com/GGB to get 60% off your first order + free shipping. Brooklyn Bedding Transform your sleep with award-winning mattresses made in the USA. Use code GGB at BrooklynBedding.com for 30% off. Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu. WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullDare to be True w/ Madi Prewett Troutt | Girls Gone Bible3f2dca35-5be4-47a8-85b7-ee9a3d673919Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:21:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsworship, prayer, and prophetic wordsHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost spends the episode in worship with the Holy Spirit. She also shares a few prophetic words the Lord placed on her heart during recording. We pray this episode blesses you and that we can join in worship and prayer together! "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe." Hebrews 12:28 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost spends the episode in worship with the Holy Spirit. She also shares a few prophetic words the Lord placed on her heart during recording. We pray this episode blesses you and that we can join in worship and prayer together! "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe." Hebrews 12:28 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullworship, prayer, and prophetic wordsc2b34dfa-515e-47c0-9072-8a10df540795Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +00002555https://216.73.216.191/allTagsworship, prayer, and prophetic wordsHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost spends the episode in worship with the Holy Spirit. She also shares a few prophetic words the Lord placed on her heart during recording. We pray this episode blesses you and that we can join in worship and prayer together! "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe." Hebrews 12:28 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost spends the episode in worship with the Holy Spirit. She also shares a few prophetic words the Lord placed on her heart during recording. We pray this episode blesses you and that we can join in worship and prayer together! "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe." Hebrews 12:28 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullworship, prayer, and prophetic words67679dad-d284-49c6-a180-ded35d4b9f5fFri, 12 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: How To Be Charismatic and Gain the Edge in Any Room - Charlie HoupertIn today’s Most Replayed Moment, Charlie Houpert reveals the move that changes how people see you - from job interviews to everyday conversations. Learn how to show up with confidence and charisma, and handle any scenario on your terms. Charlie Houpert is the co-founder of Charisma on Command, the popular YouTube channel and training platform helping millions of people build confidence, improve social skills, and become more charismatic. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/CD1nOYrOzWb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/R2vlkMvOzWb Watch the Episodes on YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Charisma on Command - https://www.youtube.com/user/charismaoncommand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s Most Replayed Moment, Charlie Houpert reveals the move that changes how people see you - from job interviews to everyday conversations. Learn how to show up with confidence and charisma, and handle any scenario on your terms. Charlie Houpert is the co-founder of Charisma on Command, the popular YouTube channel and training platform helping millions of people build confidence, improve social skills, and become more charismatic. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/CD1nOYrOzWb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/R2vlkMvOzWb Watch the Episodes on YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Charisma on Command - https://www.youtube.com/user/charismaoncommand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: How To Be Charismatic and Gain the Edge in Any Room - Charlie Houpert5fb24efb-749f-4bc1-a5fa-195f7bd2e77eFri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +00001400https://216.73.216.191/allTags Drilling and Filling Read: Leviticus 19:17-18; Matthew 5:43-48 After school Declan walked to the nearby dentist’s office where his mom worked as a receptionist. “Hi, Mom,” he said as he walked in. He plopped down onto a chair in the waiting room while she got ready to leave. His book bag slid to the floor beside him, and he gave it an angry little kick. Mom noticed. “What’s wrong, Declan?” she asked as they headed for the car. “I don’t like Isaiah,” said Declan. “In fact, after what he did at school today, I hate him!” “Whoa!” said Mom. “Hate is not a word I like to hear. What happened?” “Isaiah threw an eraser and hit Aaliyah in the back of the head. Since I sit right behind her, she thought I did it and told Mrs. Cramer. I told Mrs. Cramer I didn’t do it, but she didn’t believe me, and I had to stay in during recess. After school Isaiah tried to apologize, but it was too late then. He should have admitted he did it right away!” Mom looked at Declan thoughtfully. “Sounds like you need a filling.” “A filling! What does this have to do with teeth? Besides, I just had a filling. My teeth are fine!” “What did the dentist do when you had that cavity?” Mom asked. “Well, first she drilled out the decay, and then she filled the space with a special material,” said Declan. “But why are we talking about fillings? What about Isaiah?” “I was thinking of the problem you’re having with him,” said Mom. “It seems a lot like the problem you had with your tooth. They both need drilling and filling. Isaiah was wrong, but I think you need to drill the decay—the hate—out of your heart and fill the space with forgiveness.” “Drill out the hate?” asked Declan. “How can I do that?” “You need a much more powerful tool than a dentist’s drill,” said Mom. “You need prayer. Only Jesus can help you get rid of the hate and forgive Isaiah.” Declan sighed and didn’t say anything. “Pray about it and trust Jesus to help you love and forgive Isaiah, Declan,” added Mom. “I’ll be praying for both of you.” –Dorothy R. King How about you? Do you find it hard to forgive people who have wronged you? It’s not easy, but with Jesus it can be done. Pray and tell Him how you’re feeling, and trust Him to replace any hate in your heart with love. Remember that He loves you so much that He died for your sins so you could be forgiven. He loves everyone that much—including those who have wronged you. Trust Him to help you show them His love by forgiving them. Today's Key Verse: But I [Jesus] tell you, love your enemies. Pray for those who treat you badly. (ERV) Matthew 5:44 Today's Key Thought: Drill out hate with prayer

Read: Leviticus 19:17-18; Matthew 5:43-48 After school Declan walked to the nearby dentist’s office where his mom worked as a receptionist. “Hi, Mom,” he said as he walked in. He plopped down onto a chair in the waiting room while she got ready to leave. His book bag slid to the floor beside him, and he gave it an angry little kick. Mom noticed. “What’s wrong, Declan?” she asked as they headed for the car. “I don’t like Isaiah,” said Declan. “In fact, after what he did at school today, I hate him!” “Whoa!” said Mom. “Hate is not a word I like to hear. What happened?” “Isaiah threw an eraser and hit Aaliyah in the back of the head. Since I sit right behind her, she thought I did it and told Mrs. Cramer. I told Mrs. Cramer I didn’t do it, but she didn’t believe me, and I had to stay in during recess. After school Isaiah tried to apologize, but it was too late then. He should have admitted he did it right away!” Mom looked at Declan thoughtfully. “Sounds like you need a filling.” “A filling! What does this have to do with teeth? Besides, I just had a filling. My teeth are fine!” “What did the dentist do when you had that cavity?” Mom asked. “Well, first she drilled out the decay, and then she filled the space with a special material,” said Declan. “But why are we talking about fillings? What about Isaiah?” “I was thinking of the problem you’re having with him,” said Mom. “It seems a lot like the problem you had with your tooth. They both need drilling and filling. Isaiah was wrong, but I think you need to drill the decay—the hate—out of your heart and fill the space with forgiveness.” “Drill out the hate?” asked Declan. “How can I do that?” “You need a much more powerful tool than a dentist’s drill,” said Mom. “You need prayer. Only Jesus can help you get rid of the hate and forgive Isaiah.” Declan sighed and didn’t say anything. “Pray about it and trust Jesus to help you love and forgive Isaiah, Declan,” added Mom. “I’ll be praying for both of you.” –Dorothy R. King How about you? Do you find it hard to forgive people who have wronged you? It’s not easy, but with Jesus it can be done. Pray and tell Him how you’re feeling, and trust Him to replace any hate in your heart with love. Remember that He loves you so much that He died for your sins so you could be forgiven. He loves everyone that much—including those who have wronged you. Trust Him to help you show them His love by forgiving them. Today's Key Verse: But I [Jesus] tell you, love your enemies. Pray for those who treat you badly. (ERV) Matthew 5:44 Today's Key Thought: Drill out hate with prayer

Drilling and Filling 039d36ee-edb9-4c03-9300-38cb93bccdd9Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: God Is Good (2025) Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 255: God Is Good (2025)709b835d-9810-4a62-a349-b75467131cabFri, 12 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: Human Solidarity (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion of the article on Social Justice. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although we have a right to private property, we also have a duty to meet the needs of those around us. Every human being has a right to what they need to thrive in this life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1939-1948. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion of the article on Social Justice. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although we have a right to private property, we also have a duty to meet the needs of those around us. Every human being has a right to what they need to thrive in this life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1939-1948. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 255: Human Solidarity (2025)700b303e-5562-4611-96c3-32d583c4df4fFri, 12 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#936 - Luke 11:14-32 – The Devil and JonahThis episode is part 26 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is accused of being in league with Satan. He responds by saying that they will be given a sign like that of the prophet Jonah. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-11-the-devil-and-jonah/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 26 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is accused of being in league with Satan. He responds by saying that they will be given a sign like that of the prophet Jonah. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-11-the-devil-and-jonah/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#936 - Luke 11:14-32 – The Devil and Jonah53ec764e-6b54-40ea-b73c-4524d6d244d6Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000684https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExorcists Speak: These Warriors Terrify Demons Exorcisms have been around for millennia within the Church. No one outside the Catholic Church has the authority to cast out demons. In this episode, John Heinen sits down with Charles Fraune to talk about the spiritual war most men never see, and the unexpected allies exorcists call on to help them win it. These aren’t tricks or hacks within their toolkit. These are real accounts from modern-day spiritual battles, where demons rage at the names of certain saints and physical relics cause real torment. Charles shares what he’s learned from working with exorcists, what the Church teaches about the saints’ ongoing mission, and why every man needs to claim spiritual warriors to fight for him and with him. You don’t need to be possessed to need a saint. You just need to be in the battle, and we all are. Get the book: The Most Powerful Saints in ExorcismsUse code Gentleman20 for 20% off at checkout. 🟢 Support The Catholic Gentleman and join 100s of men united in changing themselves and changing the world. Whatever your struggle, whatever your need, there is something for you: ⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exorcisms have been around for millennia within the Church. No one outside the Catholic Church has the authority to cast out demons. In this episode, John Heinen sits down with Charles Fraune to talk about the spiritual war most men never see, and the unexpected allies exorcists call on to help them win it. These aren’t tricks or hacks within their toolkit. These are real accounts from modern-day spiritual battles, where demons rage at the names of certain saints and physical relics cause real torment. Charles shares what he’s learned from working with exorcists, what the Church teaches about the saints’ ongoing mission, and why every man needs to claim spiritual warriors to fight for him and with him. You don’t need to be possessed to need a saint. You just need to be in the battle, and we all are. Get the book: The Most Powerful Saints in ExorcismsUse code Gentleman20 for 20% off at checkout. 🟢 Support The Catholic Gentleman and join 100s of men united in changing themselves and changing the world. Whatever your struggle, whatever your need, there is something for you: ⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullExorcists Speak: These Warriors Terrify Demons f706ae08-7e6a-42f4-9e6a-5017f29d6466Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +00003642https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRay Dalio: We’re Heading Into Very, Very Dark Times! America & The UK’s Decline Is Coming!Ray Dalio turned $5 into $160 billion by decoding how empires rise and fall. Now he warns: America is in decline, the UK is in trouble, China is gaining power…and your wealth could be in danger UNLESS you act fast.  Ray Dalio is a legendary investor, billionaire, and founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund with over $160 billion in assets under management. He is also the bestselling author of 5 books, including:, ‘How Countries Go Broke: Principles for Navigating the Big Debt Cycle, Where We Are Headed, and What We Should Do’. He explains:  ⬛ The harsh financial truth about Britain’s future and why millionaires are fleeing ⬛ The psychological trick billionaires use that most people never learn ⬛ The "Pain + Reflection = Progress" formula that changed Ray’s life ⬛ The dangerous wealth myth that’s quietly keeping most people broke ⬛ Why chasing success the wrong way could destroy your future ⬛ Why America’s decline is part of an inevitable 500-year cycle (00:00) Intro (05:34) Where Should I Be Living as an Entrepreneur? (06:30) What's Your Honest Perspective of the UK? (11:46) Are You Optimistic About the Future of the UK? (13:12) Are You Optimistic About the US? (15:19) How to Predict What's Coming (17:04) Will the US Dominate Global Power Soon? (22:06) How Would You Fix the UK? (25:28) What Happens Next in History? (29:00) Where Are We in the Predictable Timeframes? (30:33) How Should We Counteract These Risks? (32:53) Most Valuable Skills to Learn Right Now (35:43) What Games to Play in Different Life Seasons (37:55) The Most Important Strategic Decision I Made (44:08) Ads (45:11) The Best Way to Deal With Pain (49:01) How Do I Become a Principle Thinker? (50:42) The Power of Meditation (56:01) Are You Religious? (58:21) How Important Is Hard Work? (01:00:00) The Importance of Being Open-Minded (01:05:16) How to Be a Better Decision Maker (01:09:03) How Do You Find Honest People? (01:11:22) Why Companies Become Less Innovative (01:14:16) How Do You Find Exceptional People? (01:17:45) Ads (01:19:27) What's Your View on AI? (01:28:41) Top 3 Book Recommendations Follow Ray: TikTok - https://bit.ly/4ggWltw  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4m5T9Cc  X - https://bit.ly/3V8KTqc  You can purchase Ray’s book, ‘How Countries Go Broke: Principles for Navigating the Big Debt Cycle, Where We Are Headed, and What We Should Do’, here: https://amzn.to/4perwK3  You can watch Ray’s breakdown of Principles for dealing with the changing world order here:  http://bit.ly/4m6VbSw    The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Fiverr - https://www.fiverr.com/diary with code DIARY for 10% off your first order Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray Dalio turned $5 into $160 billion by decoding how empires rise and fall. Now he warns: America is in decline, the UK is in trouble, China is gaining power…and your wealth could be in danger UNLESS you act fast.  Ray Dalio is a legendary investor, billionaire, and founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund with over $160 billion in assets under management. He is also the bestselling author of 5 books, including:, ‘How Countries Go Broke: Principles for Navigating the Big Debt Cycle, Where We Are Headed, and What We Should Do’. He explains:  ⬛ The harsh financial truth about Britain’s future and why millionaires are fleeing ⬛ The psychological trick billionaires use that most people never learn ⬛ The "Pain + Reflection = Progress" formula that changed Ray’s life ⬛ The dangerous wealth myth that’s quietly keeping most people broke ⬛ Why chasing success the wrong way could destroy your future ⬛ Why America’s decline is part of an inevitable 500-year cycle (00:00) Intro (05:34) Where Should I Be Living as an Entrepreneur? (06:30) What's Your Honest Perspective of the UK? (11:46) Are You Optimistic About the Future of the UK? (13:12) Are You Optimistic About the US? (15:19) How to Predict What's Coming (17:04) Will the US Dominate Global Power Soon? (22:06) How Would You Fix the UK? (25:28) What Happens Next in History? (29:00) Where Are We in the Predictable Timeframes? (30:33) How Should We Counteract These Risks? (32:53) Most Valuable Skills to Learn Right Now (35:43) What Games to Play in Different Life Seasons (37:55) The Most Important Strategic Decision I Made (44:08) Ads (45:11) The Best Way to Deal With Pain (49:01) How Do I Become a Principle Thinker? (50:42) The Power of Meditation (56:01) Are You Religious? (58:21) How Important Is Hard Work? (01:00:00) The Importance of Being Open-Minded (01:05:16) How to Be a Better Decision Maker (01:09:03) How Do You Find Honest People? (01:11:22) Why Companies Become Less Innovative (01:14:16) How Do You Find Exceptional People? (01:17:45) Ads (01:19:27) What's Your View on AI? (01:28:41) Top 3 Book Recommendations Follow Ray: TikTok - https://bit.ly/4ggWltw  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4m5T9Cc  X - https://bit.ly/3V8KTqc  You can purchase Ray’s book, ‘How Countries Go Broke: Principles for Navigating the Big Debt Cycle, Where We Are Headed, and What We Should Do’, here: https://amzn.to/4perwK3  You can watch Ray’s breakdown of Principles for dealing with the changing world order here:  http://bit.ly/4m6VbSw    The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Fiverr - https://www.fiverr.com/diary with code DIARY for 10% off your first order Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRay Dalio: We’re Heading Into Very, Very Dark Times! America & The UK’s Decline Is Coming!ca4c21c2-9b72-4fab-8192-376891d5e59cThu, 11 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +00005729https://216.73.216.191/allTags No Matter How Small Read: Matthew 7:7-11 Brecken was doing his homework on the couch when his dog, Winston, brought his toy over and set it at Brecken’s feet. Brecken picked it up and threw it into the kitchen. Winston immediately ran after it and brought it back. This time Brecken threw the toy a little harder, and it landed in the middle of the kitchen table. Winston ran to the table, looked up, and began to whine. He then began to run back and forth between the table and Brecken. “I think he’s trying to ask you to get it down,” Mom said. Brecken got up and grabbed the toy. “Here you go, Winston,” he said as he threw it toward the couch. Winston ran to get it and then took off down the hall, squeaking it loudly. Brecken went back to the couch and pulled out his math book. “Ugh! I don’t get this,” he said a few minutes later. “Do you need some help?” Mom asked. Brecken tossed the math book onto the floor. “It’s no use. My teacher already tried to explain it to me, but I still don’t get it.” “Have you tried praying about it?” asked Mom. “I think God has bigger things to worry about than my math homework,” Brecken said. Mom smiled. “Why did you get Winston’s toy for him earlier?” she asked. Brecken shrugged. “I knew he was upset he couldn’t reach it and was asking me to get it. But what does that have to do with my math homework?” “Well, just like you wanted to help Winston because you care about him, God wants to help us with our problems—no matter how small,” Mom explained. “Because Jesus already took care of our biggest problem of all by dying for our sins, we can go to Him with any problem we have. He cares about the problems you’re having with math and wants you to ask Him for help. That doesn’t mean you won’t still struggle with math, but He can give you the strength you need to keep at it. He wants you to go to Him for help with all your problems.” “Even math problems?” Brecken picked his math book up off the floor and smiled. Then he bowed his head to pray. –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Do you ask God for help with all your problems? Or only if it’s something really big? Jesus definitely wants to help you with the big problems in your life, but He wants to help you with the small ones too. He loves you so much He died for you, and He cares about everything you’re going through. Ask Him for help with all your problems, big or small. Today's Key Verse: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. (NKJV) Matthew 7:7 Today's Key Thought: Pray about all your problems

Read: Matthew 7:7-11 Brecken was doing his homework on the couch when his dog, Winston, brought his toy over and set it at Brecken’s feet. Brecken picked it up and threw it into the kitchen. Winston immediately ran after it and brought it back. This time Brecken threw the toy a little harder, and it landed in the middle of the kitchen table. Winston ran to the table, looked up, and began to whine. He then began to run back and forth between the table and Brecken. “I think he’s trying to ask you to get it down,” Mom said. Brecken got up and grabbed the toy. “Here you go, Winston,” he said as he threw it toward the couch. Winston ran to get it and then took off down the hall, squeaking it loudly. Brecken went back to the couch and pulled out his math book. “Ugh! I don’t get this,” he said a few minutes later. “Do you need some help?” Mom asked. Brecken tossed the math book onto the floor. “It’s no use. My teacher already tried to explain it to me, but I still don’t get it.” “Have you tried praying about it?” asked Mom. “I think God has bigger things to worry about than my math homework,” Brecken said. Mom smiled. “Why did you get Winston’s toy for him earlier?” she asked. Brecken shrugged. “I knew he was upset he couldn’t reach it and was asking me to get it. But what does that have to do with my math homework?” “Well, just like you wanted to help Winston because you care about him, God wants to help us with our problems—no matter how small,” Mom explained. “Because Jesus already took care of our biggest problem of all by dying for our sins, we can go to Him with any problem we have. He cares about the problems you’re having with math and wants you to ask Him for help. That doesn’t mean you won’t still struggle with math, but He can give you the strength you need to keep at it. He wants you to go to Him for help with all your problems.” “Even math problems?” Brecken picked his math book up off the floor and smiled. Then he bowed his head to pray. –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Do you ask God for help with all your problems? Or only if it’s something really big? Jesus definitely wants to help you with the big problems in your life, but He wants to help you with the small ones too. He loves you so much He died for you, and He cares about everything you’re going through. Ask Him for help with all your problems, big or small. Today's Key Verse: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. (NKJV) Matthew 7:7 Today's Key Thought: Pray about all your problems

No Matter How Small b980d501-b8a8-49b6-92c5-c14b94632d2cThu, 11 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2025) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2025)c7ff0787-6c5a-4a67-b344-731828e4624eThu, 11 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Social Justice (2025) We begin to look at social justice as outlined by the Catechism by diving into two aspects: respect for the human person and equality and differences among men. The dignity of the human person is at stake without social justice. Fr. Mike highlights that since we are all made in the image and likeness of God, we are all equal in dignity and are to love everyone including our enemies. With that, we must recognize that we are not all the same and work towards fairer conditions for all. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1928-1938. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin to look at social justice as outlined by the Catechism by diving into two aspects: respect for the human person and equality and differences among men. The dignity of the human person is at stake without social justice. Fr. Mike highlights that since we are all made in the image and likeness of God, we are all equal in dignity and are to love everyone including our enemies. With that, we must recognize that we are not all the same and work towards fairer conditions for all. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1928-1938. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 254: Social Justice (2025)1f2b3de4-55dc-4e05-8ee8-c1dc4e8820cbThu, 11 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#385: Moldy Bread or the Bread of LifeJohn 6:25–35 In today’s episode we hear Jesus tell the crowd, “I am the Bread of Life.” First, we remember how God fed His people with manna in the wilderness. Then, we hear the crowd ask Jesus for a sign, and He explains that He is the true bread from heaven — the one who can fill our hearts forever.  Kids will understand what the word eternal means and we will talk about yummy foods like pizza, ice cream, and lollipops — and how they don’t last forever, but Jesus does. He alone is the one who gives us joy and eternal life. 👉 Parents, today’s takeaway: God is a good Father who gives us wonderful gifts to enjoy, but our hearts are made to love Him most.

John 6:25–35 In today’s episode we hear Jesus tell the crowd, “I am the Bread of Life.” First, we remember how God fed His people with manna in the wilderness. Then, we hear the crowd ask Jesus for a sign, and He explains that He is the true bread from heaven — the one who can fill our hearts forever.  Kids will understand what the word eternal means and we will talk about yummy foods like pizza, ice cream, and lollipops — and how they don’t last forever, but Jesus does. He alone is the one who gives us joy and eternal life. 👉 Parents, today’s takeaway: God is a good Father who gives us wonderful gifts to enjoy, but our hearts are made to love Him most.

full#385: Moldy Bread or the Bread of Life22d177b3-0bbd-456c-8eac-13148b509fefWed, 10 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000873https://216.73.216.191/allTags Play Tryouts, Hearts, and a Tin Man, Oh My! Read: Luke 6:43-45 Willow slammed the door and threw herself onto her bed sobbing. It wasn’t fair! She had practiced just as hard as Lailani did for the play tryouts at school. While her best friend was chosen for the lead part as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Willow was just one of the many Munchkins in Munchkinland who might get to sing about lollipops. Knocking softly on the door, Mom came in and sat down beside Willow. “Your brother told me what happened.” She leaned over and gave Willow a hug. “You know, I think my favorite character in The Wizard of Oz was the Tin Man.” Willow sniffed. “Why?” “Well, he wanted a heart so he could feel things. Can you imagine living life without feeling things?” Willow shook her head. “But my heart doesn’t know how to feel right now.” “That’s why we need to keep close watch over our hearts,” Mom said. “There’s a Bible verse that talks about guarding your heart above all else because every single thing you do flows from it.” “What do you mean?” Willow asked, sitting up and wiping the rest of her tears away. “Your words and actions show what’s really in your heart,” Mom explained. “We all experience difficult feelings in life, but we need to make sure they don’t take control of our hearts and make us act in ways that are wrong. That’s what it means to guard our hearts.” “So what should I do about the play tryouts and Lailani?” Willow asked. “Pray,” Mom said. “Jesus understands your feelings because He experienced human feelings too, but He never sinned by letting them take control. Share your feelings with Him and pray that He would help you guard your heart and know what to do next.” Closing her eyes, Willow prayed and asked Jesus to help her guard her heart and treat others in a loving way even though she felt sad and upset. Then she had an idea. “Can I invite some friends over to watch the Wizard of Oz movie so I can get a head start on being the best Munchkin I can be?” “Lailani too?” Mom asked. Willow smiled and nodded. “Lailani too.” –Kelly Hope How about you? Have you ever felt sad or upset by something? Maybe you worked hard for something but it didn’t turn out the way you wanted, or someone said or did something that hurt your feelings. It’s okay to feel bad about those things, but don’t let your feelings take control of your heart and determine how you treat others. Jesus understands how you feel, and He will help you guard your heart so His love can flow from it into your words and actions. Today's Key Verse: Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. (NIV) Proverbs 4:23 Today's Key Thought: Guard your heart

Read: Luke 6:43-45 Willow slammed the door and threw herself onto her bed sobbing. It wasn’t fair! She had practiced just as hard as Lailani did for the play tryouts at school. While her best friend was chosen for the lead part as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Willow was just one of the many Munchkins in Munchkinland who might get to sing about lollipops. Knocking softly on the door, Mom came in and sat down beside Willow. “Your brother told me what happened.” She leaned over and gave Willow a hug. “You know, I think my favorite character in The Wizard of Oz was the Tin Man.” Willow sniffed. “Why?” “Well, he wanted a heart so he could feel things. Can you imagine living life without feeling things?” Willow shook her head. “But my heart doesn’t know how to feel right now.” “That’s why we need to keep close watch over our hearts,” Mom said. “There’s a Bible verse that talks about guarding your heart above all else because every single thing you do flows from it.” “What do you mean?” Willow asked, sitting up and wiping the rest of her tears away. “Your words and actions show what’s really in your heart,” Mom explained. “We all experience difficult feelings in life, but we need to make sure they don’t take control of our hearts and make us act in ways that are wrong. That’s what it means to guard our hearts.” “So what should I do about the play tryouts and Lailani?” Willow asked. “Pray,” Mom said. “Jesus understands your feelings because He experienced human feelings too, but He never sinned by letting them take control. Share your feelings with Him and pray that He would help you guard your heart and know what to do next.” Closing her eyes, Willow prayed and asked Jesus to help her guard her heart and treat others in a loving way even though she felt sad and upset. Then she had an idea. “Can I invite some friends over to watch the Wizard of Oz movie so I can get a head start on being the best Munchkin I can be?” “Lailani too?” Mom asked. Willow smiled and nodded. “Lailani too.” –Kelly Hope How about you? Have you ever felt sad or upset by something? Maybe you worked hard for something but it didn’t turn out the way you wanted, or someone said or did something that hurt your feelings. It’s okay to feel bad about those things, but don’t let your feelings take control of your heart and determine how you treat others. Jesus understands how you feel, and He will help you guard your heart so His love can flow from it into your words and actions. Today's Key Verse: Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. (NIV) Proverbs 4:23 Today's Key Thought: Guard your heart

Play Tryouts, Hearts, and a Tin Man, Oh My! ff146e42-bd31-4e65-9cc4-901a70f8b1d3Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2025) As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2025)a2beebb5-6165-4a37-b7dd-0978b3d399fbWed, 10 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Participation in Public Life (2025) The Catechism has shown us how the common good begins with the good of the individual. It further shows us that each individual can participate in the pursuit of the common good for all—and that this participation is not optional, but an obligation. Fr. Mike explains the nature of this obligation in quite simple terms: “see a need, fill a need.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1913-1927. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism has shown us how the common good begins with the good of the individual. It further shows us that each individual can participate in the pursuit of the common good for all—and that this participation is not optional, but an obligation. Fr. Mike explains the nature of this obligation in quite simple terms: “see a need, fill a need.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1913-1927. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 253: Participation in Public Life (2025)47544e62-09fb-43b9-819b-e3ae05b750dfWed, 10 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Case Behind The Case: No Life Without DeathWhile the team enjoys some much needed late summer break, Father Martins and co open the vault to let listeners hear one of the exclusive cases where Father goes back and shares what we didn't have time to dig into in the originals. Vault members have had access to this for a year. Sponsors Fast Growing Trees- Get FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF at using the code EXFILES at checkout Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit https://www.ollie.com/exfiles today for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/EXFILES and use promo code EXFILES today for 10% off your first order!  Want more case behind the case? Check out exorcistfiles.supercast.com and sign up for the Vault See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While the team enjoys some much needed late summer break, Father Martins and co open the vault to let listeners hear one of the exclusive cases where Father goes back and shares what we didn't have time to dig into in the originals. Vault members have had access to this for a year. Sponsors Fast Growing Trees- Get FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF at using the code EXFILES at checkout Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit https://www.ollie.com/exfiles today for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/EXFILES and use promo code EXFILES today for 10% off your first order!  Want more case behind the case? Check out exorcistfiles.supercast.com and sign up for the Vault See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullThe Case Behind The Case: No Life Without Deathbb15f867-3a3d-41b0-84f0-c707eab3f425Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Lemonade, Anyone? Read: Romans 8:18, 28-31 Carson tried to stay out of the movers’ way as they carried furniture into the apartment, so he stood in the corner and frowned. “Why the long face?” asked one of the men who was helping. “I don’t like this apartment,” said Carson. “I miss having my own yard.” He didn’t add that he didn’t know anybody in the neighborhood and would have to go to a new school. The man nodded. “Well, you know what they say—when life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” “Lemonade?” asked Carson. The man smiled. “Yeah, you know—make the best of whatever happens. It may seem like a sour lemon, but it can turn into something sweet.” Carson sighed. He sounds like Mom, he thought. She’s always saying God works things out for good. Carson went outside and noticed a boy sitting on the steps. “Hi,” Carson said, and the boy glanced up. He looked like he had been crying. “What’s wrong?” Carson asked. “I don’t like it here,” the boy replied. He had a strong, musical accent. “Bad things happened in my country, so my family left. But everything is different here, and my English is not good.” “Sounds fine to me.” Carson sat down on the step beside his new neighbor. “I haven’t moved as far as you, but I’m new here too. I have to start school on Monday and don’t know anyone.” The boy looked at Carson. “I can walk to school and eat lunch with you,” he said. “Really?” Carson smiled. “And I can help you with English and anything else you have questions about.” A smile spread across the boy’s face. “Want to play ball?” he asked, pulling up a soccer ball from the side of the step. “Sure!” As they kicked the ball around, Carson thought his new home might not be so bad after all. Maybe Mom and the moving guy are right, he thought. Maybe God is making lemonade out of the lemons I got—and the ones my new neighbor got too. I don’t know what God has planned for me, but I’m glad He helped me make a new friend. –Matilda H. Nordtvedt How about you? Is there a lemon in your life—something that’s hard for you? God isn’t allowing that circumstance into your life in order to hurt you. He uses everything we go through to make us more like Jesus so we can know Him better and share His love with others. Trust Him to use hard situations for good so others can see Jesus in your life. Today's Key Verse: We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (NIV) Romans 8:28 Today's Key Thought: Make the best of circumstances

Read: Romans 8:18, 28-31 Carson tried to stay out of the movers’ way as they carried furniture into the apartment, so he stood in the corner and frowned. “Why the long face?” asked one of the men who was helping. “I don’t like this apartment,” said Carson. “I miss having my own yard.” He didn’t add that he didn’t know anybody in the neighborhood and would have to go to a new school. The man nodded. “Well, you know what they say—when life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” “Lemonade?” asked Carson. The man smiled. “Yeah, you know—make the best of whatever happens. It may seem like a sour lemon, but it can turn into something sweet.” Carson sighed. He sounds like Mom, he thought. She’s always saying God works things out for good. Carson went outside and noticed a boy sitting on the steps. “Hi,” Carson said, and the boy glanced up. He looked like he had been crying. “What’s wrong?” Carson asked. “I don’t like it here,” the boy replied. He had a strong, musical accent. “Bad things happened in my country, so my family left. But everything is different here, and my English is not good.” “Sounds fine to me.” Carson sat down on the step beside his new neighbor. “I haven’t moved as far as you, but I’m new here too. I have to start school on Monday and don’t know anyone.” The boy looked at Carson. “I can walk to school and eat lunch with you,” he said. “Really?” Carson smiled. “And I can help you with English and anything else you have questions about.” A smile spread across the boy’s face. “Want to play ball?” he asked, pulling up a soccer ball from the side of the step. “Sure!” As they kicked the ball around, Carson thought his new home might not be so bad after all. Maybe Mom and the moving guy are right, he thought. Maybe God is making lemonade out of the lemons I got—and the ones my new neighbor got too. I don’t know what God has planned for me, but I’m glad He helped me make a new friend. –Matilda H. Nordtvedt How about you? Is there a lemon in your life—something that’s hard for you? God isn’t allowing that circumstance into your life in order to hurt you. He uses everything we go through to make us more like Jesus so we can know Him better and share His love with others. Trust Him to use hard situations for good so others can see Jesus in your life. Today's Key Verse: We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (NIV) Romans 8:28 Today's Key Thought: Make the best of circumstances

Lemonade, Anyone? 0071f708-1cd6-4a5d-8299-f168b036c6d8Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2025) Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2025)8ef49481-5d03-425e-bba8-00b2523a965fTue, 09 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: The Common Good (2025) The Catechism sets up a pair of definitions for us that, at first glance, appear circular, but upon close examination, reveal profound interdependence: “The good of each individual is necessarily related to the common good, which in turn can be defined only in reference to the human person.” Fr. Mike uses a fascinating thought experiment to illustrate where the common good originates: you. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1905-1912. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism sets up a pair of definitions for us that, at first glance, appear circular, but upon close examination, reveal profound interdependence: “The good of each individual is necessarily related to the common good, which in turn can be defined only in reference to the human person.” Fr. Mike uses a fascinating thought experiment to illustrate where the common good originates: you. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1905-1912. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 252: The Common Good (2025)8c0f2bec-4a1a-4b49-a057-e72f7cc2081dTue, 09 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags257 - How To Love Yourself With WeaknessesMost of us have been badly hurt by our own weaknesses. Times that we've let ourselves down or forgotten something critically important can really sear into our memory. Worse, most of us have also hurt those we love. Sometimes that can seem unforgivable. Honestly I wouldn't want to be friends with someone else who's hurt me as much as I've hurt myself. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I talk about how we're called to love ourselves despite these critically painful weaknesses that can just feel overwhelming. I explore how they manifest in our lives and discuss several examples that can be particularly difficult to forgive. Ultimately, we are all children of God. Even Hitler, Stalin (or whoever you think was a particularly horrible human being) was still loved by God and made in His image. Judgement of people is reserved for the Lord alone. We must love. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

Most of us have been badly hurt by our own weaknesses. Times that we've let ourselves down or forgotten something critically important can really sear into our memory. Worse, most of us have also hurt those we love. Sometimes that can seem unforgivable. Honestly I wouldn't want to be friends with someone else who's hurt me as much as I've hurt myself. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I talk about how we're called to love ourselves despite these critically painful weaknesses that can just feel overwhelming. I explore how they manifest in our lives and discuss several examples that can be particularly difficult to forgive. Ultimately, we are all children of God. Even Hitler, Stalin (or whoever you think was a particularly horrible human being) was still loved by God and made in His image. Judgement of people is reserved for the Lord alone. We must love. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full257 - How To Love Yourself With Weaknesses21bdc332-a368-4c7e-9051-ef66a2400817Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Diabetes Doctor: 80% Of Adults Are Heading For Chronic Disease! Keto’s Shocking Effect On Your Brain!He led the longest-ever human study on the ketogenic diet and spent 15+ years studying metabolism, now Dr Andrew Koutnik reveals what the science says about fat loss, depression, diabetes, and disease.  Dr. Andrew Koutnik is a leading metabolic research scientist specialising in metabolic health, human performance, and Type 1 diabetes management. He has contributed to over 100 scientific publications and, in 2024, co-authored a landmark 10-year case report on the ketogenic diet and diabetes. He explains: ◼️ Why ultra-processed foods are silently destroying your brain and metabolism ◼️ How 70% of grocery store food is designed to keep you sick ◼️ How this one diet could prevent Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and diabetes ◼️ How keto and fasting can reset your body better than any workout ◼️ The hidden reason you can’t burn fat and how to fix it fast 00:00 Intro   02:38 What's Your Mission?   03:32 What Areas of Health Have You Spent the Last 15 Years Researching?   09:37 High Blood Sugar Is the Biggest Cause of Long-Term Health Problems   13:33 The Keto Diet   18:30 Regulating Elevations in Blood Glucose   21:42 Food Patterns Through Evolution   26:09 What Do You Notice When You're in Keto vs. Not in Keto?   33:45 Should We Be Restricting Carbs?   35:32 10-Year Study on the Impact of the Keto Diet   38:52 Your Blood Sugar Levels Have Risen   43:26 Ads   44:34 The Keto Diet and Physical Performance   52:22 Exogenous Ketones   56:40 Exogenous Ketones for Mental Health   58:52 Exogenous Ketones Helping With Cancer Body Weight Increase   01:00:21 Keto Diet and Gaining Muscle   01:03:33 Not Feeling Hungry on the Keto Diet   01:06:35 The Food Industry Engineers Food to Make You More Hungry   01:11:21 Ads   01:13:18 How Can Our Audience Live a Better Life Practically?   01:18:37 What Is Something Surprising About Glucose?   01:23:57 Should Everybody Try the Keto Diet?   01:27:21 What's on the Other Side of the Simulation?  Follow Dr Andrew: X - https://bit.ly/3VHSGv3  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3HWF4sT  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Replit - http://replit.com with code STEVEN   KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription orderStan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store for your 14-Day free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He led the longest-ever human study on the ketogenic diet and spent 15+ years studying metabolism, now Dr Andrew Koutnik reveals what the science says about fat loss, depression, diabetes, and disease.  Dr. Andrew Koutnik is a leading metabolic research scientist specialising in metabolic health, human performance, and Type 1 diabetes management. He has contributed to over 100 scientific publications and, in 2024, co-authored a landmark 10-year case report on the ketogenic diet and diabetes. He explains: ◼️ Why ultra-processed foods are silently destroying your brain and metabolism ◼️ How 70% of grocery store food is designed to keep you sick ◼️ How this one diet could prevent Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and diabetes ◼️ How keto and fasting can reset your body better than any workout ◼️ The hidden reason you can’t burn fat and how to fix it fast 00:00 Intro   02:38 What's Your Mission?   03:32 What Areas of Health Have You Spent the Last 15 Years Researching?   09:37 High Blood Sugar Is the Biggest Cause of Long-Term Health Problems   13:33 The Keto Diet   18:30 Regulating Elevations in Blood Glucose   21:42 Food Patterns Through Evolution   26:09 What Do You Notice When You're in Keto vs. Not in Keto?   33:45 Should We Be Restricting Carbs?   35:32 10-Year Study on the Impact of the Keto Diet   38:52 Your Blood Sugar Levels Have Risen   43:26 Ads   44:34 The Keto Diet and Physical Performance   52:22 Exogenous Ketones   56:40 Exogenous Ketones for Mental Health   58:52 Exogenous Ketones Helping With Cancer Body Weight Increase   01:00:21 Keto Diet and Gaining Muscle   01:03:33 Not Feeling Hungry on the Keto Diet   01:06:35 The Food Industry Engineers Food to Make You More Hungry   01:11:21 Ads   01:13:18 How Can Our Audience Live a Better Life Practically?   01:18:37 What Is Something Surprising About Glucose?   01:23:57 Should Everybody Try the Keto Diet?   01:27:21 What's on the Other Side of the Simulation?  Follow Dr Andrew: X - https://bit.ly/3VHSGv3  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3HWF4sT  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Replit - http://replit.com with code STEVEN   KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription orderStan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store for your 14-Day free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Diabetes Doctor: 80% Of Adults Are Heading For Chronic Disease! Keto’s Shocking Effect On Your Brain!d901907a-a2cc-49cd-9659-b6e618d33a89Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +00005558https://216.73.216.191/allTags Never Alone Read: Isaiah 41:10; Matthew 28:20 Hattie stopped in front of the toy shop at the mall. The white tiger in the display had a pink ballerina tutu and little pink toe shoes that laced around its ankles with sparkly pink ribbon. “Mom, look!” called Hattie. But when Hattie looked around, Mom was nowhere in sight. Hattie’s heart dropped and her head got spinny like when she first rode the rollercoaster at the theme park. Taking a couple of steps out into the mall, she looked both ways. No Mom. She was alone. Hattie squeezed back tears and prayed, Dear Jesus, please help me find Mom! Then she remembered the verse they’d read during devotions that morning. “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God.” Hattie took a deep breath and blew it out slowly. She knew she should stay put and not wander off. Mom couldn’t have gone very far and would be looking for her too. She remembered Mom’s words: If you’re ever lost, stay calm and find a trustworthy adult. Hattie scanned the mall. It was very busy, and there were lots of adults walking fast. Mom had told her to look for someone with a security uniform or a worker with a name badge. There were no security people that she could see, so she walked into the toy store and up to the counter. The girl who was ringing up a customer at the register had a nametag on. Hattie spoke up in a loud voice. “Excuse me! Can you please help me? I’m lost.” The worker immediately called mall security, and the customer put her arm around Hattie. “You are so brave! We’ll find your mom right away.” When the security people arrived, Hattie gave them her mom’s cell phone number. She was glad Mom had made her memorize it. Soon Mom rushed into the store to get her. “Oh, Hattie!” Mom cried, scooping her up into a big hug. “I was so worried! All I could think about was you in this big mall all by yourself.” “Don’t worry, Mom!” said Hattie. “I wasn’t alone. Jesus is always with me, and He helped me remember what to do.” –Kelly Hollman How about you? Have you ever been lost? Have there been times when it felt like you were all alone? At times like that, remember that Jesus is always with those who trust in Him. You can go to Him in prayer anytime and receive His peace and strength. He sacrificed His life to save you when you were lost in sin, and He will never leave you. You are never alone. Today's Key Verse: Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand. (CSB) Isaiah 41:10 Today's Key Thought: Jesus is always with you

Read: Isaiah 41:10; Matthew 28:20 Hattie stopped in front of the toy shop at the mall. The white tiger in the display had a pink ballerina tutu and little pink toe shoes that laced around its ankles with sparkly pink ribbon. “Mom, look!” called Hattie. But when Hattie looked around, Mom was nowhere in sight. Hattie’s heart dropped and her head got spinny like when she first rode the rollercoaster at the theme park. Taking a couple of steps out into the mall, she looked both ways. No Mom. She was alone. Hattie squeezed back tears and prayed, Dear Jesus, please help me find Mom! Then she remembered the verse they’d read during devotions that morning. “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God.” Hattie took a deep breath and blew it out slowly. She knew she should stay put and not wander off. Mom couldn’t have gone very far and would be looking for her too. She remembered Mom’s words: If you’re ever lost, stay calm and find a trustworthy adult. Hattie scanned the mall. It was very busy, and there were lots of adults walking fast. Mom had told her to look for someone with a security uniform or a worker with a name badge. There were no security people that she could see, so she walked into the toy store and up to the counter. The girl who was ringing up a customer at the register had a nametag on. Hattie spoke up in a loud voice. “Excuse me! Can you please help me? I’m lost.” The worker immediately called mall security, and the customer put her arm around Hattie. “You are so brave! We’ll find your mom right away.” When the security people arrived, Hattie gave them her mom’s cell phone number. She was glad Mom had made her memorize it. Soon Mom rushed into the store to get her. “Oh, Hattie!” Mom cried, scooping her up into a big hug. “I was so worried! All I could think about was you in this big mall all by yourself.” “Don’t worry, Mom!” said Hattie. “I wasn’t alone. Jesus is always with me, and He helped me remember what to do.” –Kelly Hollman How about you? Have you ever been lost? Have there been times when it felt like you were all alone? At times like that, remember that Jesus is always with those who trust in Him. You can go to Him in prayer anytime and receive His peace and strength. He sacrificed His life to save you when you were lost in sin, and He will never leave you. You are never alone. Today's Key Verse: Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand. (CSB) Isaiah 41:10 Today's Key Thought: Jesus is always with you

Never Alone 94249513-121f-4326-bba7-a7f345e445faMon, 08 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2025) In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2025)9c1652a3-e0ad-4173-93d9-c422c706311eMon, 08 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Authorities in Society (2025) The Catechism shows us that, in order for any good in society to last and flourish, legitimate authority must be instituted and respected by all. Furthermore, it is our duty as those under authority to obey those invested with authority. Fr. Mike acknowledges that most of us resist authority, but he bolsters the Catechism’s claim that legitimate authority in society is good and necessary. “Anarchy doesn’t work.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1897-1904. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism shows us that, in order for any good in society to last and flourish, legitimate authority must be instituted and respected by all. Furthermore, it is our duty as those under authority to obey those invested with authority. Fr. Mike acknowledges that most of us resist authority, but he bolsters the Catechism’s claim that legitimate authority in society is good and necessary. “Anarchy doesn’t work.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1897-1904. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 251: Authorities in Society (2025)3baac95b-8a42-4d52-ad14-aba56a9ebbc4Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A New Story Read: Matthew 28:18-20 I’m part of God’s family now, Brock thought happily. Earlier that day he had decided to trust Jesus as his Savior. He smiled, thinking of others he knew who were also part of God’s family—his parents, grandparents, and his friends at church. But then he thought of his two best friends at school. Clay and Miles don’t go to church, he thought. I wonder if they’ll still want to be my friends when they find out I’m a Christian. The three boys had been friends since kindergarten. Clay was a practical joker, and Miles was a storyteller. In fact, they all liked to tell funny stories and make each other laugh—but now Brock was afraid they’d be laughing at him. Maybe I won’t tell Clay and Miles I accepted Jesus, Brock thought when he got to school the next morning. He shuffled to his seat just as the bell rang. Clay waved and pointed to a plastic spider he had put on the chair in front of him. Clay would do anything for a laugh, but today Brock didn’t feel like laughing. “Hey guys, wait till you hear the new story I’ve got!” Miles said as they went out at recess. “You got any new ones you want to tell first?” Brock took a big breath. He suddenly knew this was the right time to tell them he had decided to trust in Jesus. “Yeah.” Brock spoke quickly before he lost his nerve. “You’ll never guess what happened to me yesterday…” When Brock finished telling them his new story, it was quiet for a moment. “Oh. Well, that’s cool,” said Miles. “I don’t really know much about Jesus.” “I can tell you more, and you can come to church with me if you want,” said Brock. “That’s a good place to learn about Him. You can come too, Clay.” Clay shrugged. “I don’t know. I have other stuff to do on the weekends. Hey, let’s go get a ball game started.” “I’ll ask my mom if I can come to church with you,” Miles said as he and Brock followed Clay out to the ball field. “I’d like to hear more about Jesus. It sounds like a really good story.” –Darlene M. Root How about you? Are you afraid to talk to your friends about Jesus? Lots of kids don’t know they need Him to be saved from sin. They need someone to tell them—and Jesus may want you to be that person. Trust Him to help you know what to say, and don’t get discouraged if they don’t respond right away. Keep praying for them and letting them see Jesus in the way you live your life. Today's Key Verse: Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you. (NKJV) Mark 5:19 Today's Key Thought: Tell your friends about Jesus

Read: Matthew 28:18-20 I’m part of God’s family now, Brock thought happily. Earlier that day he had decided to trust Jesus as his Savior. He smiled, thinking of others he knew who were also part of God’s family—his parents, grandparents, and his friends at church. But then he thought of his two best friends at school. Clay and Miles don’t go to church, he thought. I wonder if they’ll still want to be my friends when they find out I’m a Christian. The three boys had been friends since kindergarten. Clay was a practical joker, and Miles was a storyteller. In fact, they all liked to tell funny stories and make each other laugh—but now Brock was afraid they’d be laughing at him. Maybe I won’t tell Clay and Miles I accepted Jesus, Brock thought when he got to school the next morning. He shuffled to his seat just as the bell rang. Clay waved and pointed to a plastic spider he had put on the chair in front of him. Clay would do anything for a laugh, but today Brock didn’t feel like laughing. “Hey guys, wait till you hear the new story I’ve got!” Miles said as they went out at recess. “You got any new ones you want to tell first?” Brock took a big breath. He suddenly knew this was the right time to tell them he had decided to trust in Jesus. “Yeah.” Brock spoke quickly before he lost his nerve. “You’ll never guess what happened to me yesterday…” When Brock finished telling them his new story, it was quiet for a moment. “Oh. Well, that’s cool,” said Miles. “I don’t really know much about Jesus.” “I can tell you more, and you can come to church with me if you want,” said Brock. “That’s a good place to learn about Him. You can come too, Clay.” Clay shrugged. “I don’t know. I have other stuff to do on the weekends. Hey, let’s go get a ball game started.” “I’ll ask my mom if I can come to church with you,” Miles said as he and Brock followed Clay out to the ball field. “I’d like to hear more about Jesus. It sounds like a really good story.” –Darlene M. Root How about you? Are you afraid to talk to your friends about Jesus? Lots of kids don’t know they need Him to be saved from sin. They need someone to tell them—and Jesus may want you to be that person. Trust Him to help you know what to say, and don’t get discouraged if they don’t respond right away. Keep praying for them and letting them see Jesus in the way you live your life. Today's Key Verse: Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you. (NKJV) Mark 5:19 Today's Key Thought: Tell your friends about Jesus

A New Story f96853c7-303f-46f0-970a-2fb205038557Sun, 07 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2025) Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2025)ff13d222-a698-451e-ad74-04826c2e0c12Sun, 07 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Conversion in Society (2025) Before we can see outward changes for the good in society, there must be inward conversion in the hearts of its members, so says the Catechism. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that societies are made up of people with both body and soul—and the soul is often overlooked. Because we are broken, there is a “permanent need” for our conversion, and any society that fails to take this into account is doomed to do violence to human dignity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1886-1896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Before we can see outward changes for the good in society, there must be inward conversion in the hearts of its members, so says the Catechism. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that societies are made up of people with both body and soul—and the soul is often overlooked. Because we are broken, there is a “permanent need” for our conversion, and any society that fails to take this into account is doomed to do violence to human dignity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1886-1896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 250: Conversion in Society (2025)e03d234b-2342-4796-b2f8-a8870b33d430Sun, 07 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA New StoryI'm part of God's family now, Brock thought happily. Earlier that day he had decided to trust Jesus as his Savior. He smiled, thinking of others he knew who were also part of God's family--his parents, grandparents, and his friends at church. But then he thought of his two best friends at school. Clay and Miles don't go to church, he thought. I wonder if they'll still want to be my friends when they find out I'm a Christian.The three boys had been friends since kindergarten. Clay was a practical joker, and Miles was a storyteller. In fact, they all liked to tell funny stories and make each other laugh--but now Brock was afraid they'd be laughing at him. Maybe I won't tell Clay and Miles I accepted Jesus, Brock thought when he got to school the next morning. He shuffled to his seat just as the bell rang. Clay waved and pointed to a plastic spider he had put on the chair in front of him. Clay would do anything for a laugh, but today Brock didn't feel like laughing. "Hey guys, wait till you hear the new story I've got!" Miles said as they went out at recess. "You got any new ones you want to tell first?"Brock took a big breath. He suddenly knew this was the right time to tell them he had decided to trust in Jesus. "Yeah." Brock spoke quickly before he lost his nerve. "You'll never guess what happened to me yesterday…"When Brock finished telling them his new story, it was quiet for a moment. "Oh. Well, that's cool," said Miles. "I don't really know much about Jesus.""I can tell you more, and you can come to church with me if you want," said Brock. "That's a good place to learn about Him. You can come too, Clay." Clay shrugged. "I don't know. I have other stuff to do on the weekends. Hey, let's go get a ball game started.""I'll ask my mom if I can come to church with you," Miles said as he and Brock followed Clay out to the ball field. "I'd like to hear more about Jesus. It sounds like a really good story."–Darlene M. Root

I'm part of God's family now, Brock thought happily. Earlier that day he had decided to trust Jesus as his Savior. He smiled, thinking of others he knew who were also part of God's family--his parents, grandparents, and his friends at church. But then he thought of his two best friends at school. Clay and Miles don't go to church, he thought. I wonder if they'll still want to be my friends when they find out I'm a Christian.The three boys had been friends since kindergarten. Clay was a practical joker, and Miles was a storyteller. In fact, they all liked to tell funny stories and make each other laugh--but now Brock was afraid they'd be laughing at him. Maybe I won't tell Clay and Miles I accepted Jesus, Brock thought when he got to school the next morning. He shuffled to his seat just as the bell rang. Clay waved and pointed to a plastic spider he had put on the chair in front of him. Clay would do anything for a laugh, but today Brock didn't feel like laughing. "Hey guys, wait till you hear the new story I've got!" Miles said as they went out at recess. "You got any new ones you want to tell first?"Brock took a big breath. He suddenly knew this was the right time to tell them he had decided to trust in Jesus. "Yeah." Brock spoke quickly before he lost his nerve. "You'll never guess what happened to me yesterday…"When Brock finished telling them his new story, it was quiet for a moment. "Oh. Well, that's cool," said Miles. "I don't really know much about Jesus.""I can tell you more, and you can come to church with me if you want," said Brock. "That's a good place to learn about Him. You can come too, Clay." Clay shrugged. "I don't know. I have other stuff to do on the weekends. Hey, let's go get a ball game started.""I'll ask my mom if I can come to church with you," Miles said as he and Brock followed Clay out to the ball field. "I'd like to hear more about Jesus. It sounds like a really good story."–Darlene M. Root

A New Storyaf86712e-0c72-4c68-8eae-1b8e0db14733Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Do People Become Saints? (Fr. Mike Explains the Canonization Process) How does someone become a saint? What steps and criteria does the Catholic Church follow in the canonization process? Fr. Mike unpacks the journey to sainthood and reminds us that holiness begins with one simple thing, saying “yes” to God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How does someone become a saint? What steps and criteria does the Catholic Church follow in the canonization process? Fr. Mike unpacks the journey to sainthood and reminds us that holiness begins with one simple thing, saying “yes” to God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Do People Become Saints? (Fr. Mike Explains the Canonization Process)b278a424-81f3-4113-9546-00a78fbab5ffSat, 06 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags9/7/25 Two Questions Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Whenever there is something of value that we desire, we have to ask these two questions. Jesus gives the conditions for discipleship. He gives us the very "cost" of being His disciple. The condition is: He must be FIRST. He must be loved before all others. Mass Readings from Septemeber 7, 2025: Wisdom 9:13-18b Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Whenever there is something of value that we desire, we have to ask these two questions. Jesus gives the conditions for discipleship. He gives us the very "cost" of being His disciple. The condition is: He must be FIRST. He must be loved before all others. Mass Readings from Septemeber 7, 2025: Wisdom 9:13-18b Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33

full9/7/25 Two Questionsa2b903e1-398b-427f-87bd-7f882e29d1a4Sat, 06 Sep 2025 12:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Ambush Read: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13; 1 Peter 5:8-9 “Look at Roxy crouching under the bushes,” Lyra said softly. Dad nodded. “I think she sees the doves looking for seeds underneath the bird feeder,” he replied. “She’d like to ambush them.” “That means make a surprise attack from a hiding place, right?” As Lyra spoke, the cat sprang toward the birds, and the doves quickly flew to a tree branch. “I’m glad they got away,” said Lyra. “I think they know there’s a cat in this yard, so they watch out for her when they eat.” “You’re probably right,” said Dad. “We could learn a lesson from them.” He smiled at Lyra’s surprised expression. “That cat reminds me of how Satan likes to hide and then spring out at us when we least expect it. Sometimes we may feel tempted to do something because he’s ambushing us. We need to be alert to when he may be trying to get us to sin.” The next day, Lyra pointed the cat out to her dad again. Dad laughed when he saw Roxy, her tail up, slowly walking across the patio toward the doves. “It looks like she’s pretending to be their friend so they’ll think she won’t hurt them,” he said. “Well, I don’t think it’s going to work,” said Lyra. “But that’s another lesson from Roxy, isn’t it? Satan often pretends he’s our friend too by making what’s wrong look good, but he’s still trying to fool us into disobeying Jesus.” Lyra watched as the birds flew away when the cat got too close. “Roxy didn’t fool the doves at all.” “No, they weren’t fooled,” said Dad. “It almost seems like God gave birds an instinct—a natural ability—to sense danger and escape it.” “It would be nice if we had an instinct to get away from Satan,” said Lyra. “We do!” said Dad. “When Jesus died for our sins and rose from the dead, He defeated Satan, and He gives us the power to resist the devil. As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit living in us to warn us of danger and guide us in doing what’s right. We can guard ourselves against Satan’s ambushes by remembering that Jesus has freed us from the power of sin and given us all we need to escape temptation.” –Pauline Youd How about you? Did you know that Satan sometimes tries to get you to do wrong? Not all temptation comes from him, but there are times when he tries to get Christians to sin and believe his lies. You can fight his attacks by remembering that Jesus freed you from Satan’s power when He died for your sin and rose again. Whenever the Holy Spirit makes you uncomfortable about something, don’t shrug off the warning. Resist Satan by standing firm in your faith in Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Resist [the devil], standing firm in the faith. (NIV) 1 Peter 5:9 Today's Key Thought: Don’t let Satan deceive you

Read: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13; 1 Peter 5:8-9 “Look at Roxy crouching under the bushes,” Lyra said softly. Dad nodded. “I think she sees the doves looking for seeds underneath the bird feeder,” he replied. “She’d like to ambush them.” “That means make a surprise attack from a hiding place, right?” As Lyra spoke, the cat sprang toward the birds, and the doves quickly flew to a tree branch. “I’m glad they got away,” said Lyra. “I think they know there’s a cat in this yard, so they watch out for her when they eat.” “You’re probably right,” said Dad. “We could learn a lesson from them.” He smiled at Lyra’s surprised expression. “That cat reminds me of how Satan likes to hide and then spring out at us when we least expect it. Sometimes we may feel tempted to do something because he’s ambushing us. We need to be alert to when he may be trying to get us to sin.” The next day, Lyra pointed the cat out to her dad again. Dad laughed when he saw Roxy, her tail up, slowly walking across the patio toward the doves. “It looks like she’s pretending to be their friend so they’ll think she won’t hurt them,” he said. “Well, I don’t think it’s going to work,” said Lyra. “But that’s another lesson from Roxy, isn’t it? Satan often pretends he’s our friend too by making what’s wrong look good, but he’s still trying to fool us into disobeying Jesus.” Lyra watched as the birds flew away when the cat got too close. “Roxy didn’t fool the doves at all.” “No, they weren’t fooled,” said Dad. “It almost seems like God gave birds an instinct—a natural ability—to sense danger and escape it.” “It would be nice if we had an instinct to get away from Satan,” said Lyra. “We do!” said Dad. “When Jesus died for our sins and rose from the dead, He defeated Satan, and He gives us the power to resist the devil. As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit living in us to warn us of danger and guide us in doing what’s right. We can guard ourselves against Satan’s ambushes by remembering that Jesus has freed us from the power of sin and given us all we need to escape temptation.” –Pauline Youd How about you? Did you know that Satan sometimes tries to get you to do wrong? Not all temptation comes from him, but there are times when he tries to get Christians to sin and believe his lies. You can fight his attacks by remembering that Jesus freed you from Satan’s power when He died for your sin and rose again. Whenever the Holy Spirit makes you uncomfortable about something, don’t shrug off the warning. Resist Satan by standing firm in your faith in Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Resist [the devil], standing firm in the faith. (NIV) 1 Peter 5:9 Today's Key Thought: Don’t let Satan deceive you

Ambush 5823841e-d987-4d12-930e-3ddfe6af9796Sat, 06 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2025)4a1135fe-d4e6-461d-b1ec-7a32d474889aSat, 06 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: The Person in Society (2025) Man is made for communion. God created man in his triune image, making us naturally social and communal beings. We learn that various societies weave us together: the family, the state, our professions, and recreational activities, among others. Fr. Mike explains how the Church promotes the principle of subsidiarity to protect the goodness of the various levels of society as each level pursues the common good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1877-1885. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Man is made for communion. God created man in his triune image, making us naturally social and communal beings. We learn that various societies weave us together: the family, the state, our professions, and recreational activities, among others. Fr. Mike explains how the Church promotes the principle of subsidiarity to protect the goodness of the various levels of society as each level pursues the common good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1877-1885. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 249: The Person in Society (2025)69b81dd3-ab0a-444e-aadc-ffb7dc481c73Sat, 06 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAmbush"Look at Roxy crouching under the bushes," Lyra said softly. Dad nodded. "I think she sees the doves looking for seeds underneath the bird feeder," he replied. "She'd like to ambush them.""That means make a surprise attack from a hiding place, right?" As Lyra spoke, the cat sprang toward the birds, and the doves quickly flew to a tree branch. "I'm glad they got away," said Lyra. "I think they know there's a cat in this yard, so they watch out for her when they eat.""You're probably right," said Dad. "We could learn a lesson from them." He smiled at Lyra's surprised expression. "That cat reminds me of how Satan likes to hide and then spring out at us when we least expect it. Sometimes we may feel tempted to do something because he's ambushing us. We need to be alert to when he may be trying to get us to sin."The next day, Lyra pointed the cat out to her dad again. Dad laughed when he saw Roxy, her tail up, slowly walking across the patio toward the doves. "It looks like she's pretending to be their friend so they'll think she won't hurt them," he said."Well, I don't think it's going to work," said Lyra. "But that's another lesson from Roxy, isn't it? Satan often pretends he's our friend too by making what's wrong look good, but he's still trying to fool us into disobeying Jesus." Lyra watched as the birds flew away when the cat got too close. "Roxy didn't fool the doves at all." "No, they weren't fooled," said Dad. "It almost seems like God gave birds an instinct--a natural ability--to sense danger and escape it.""It would be nice if we had an instinct to get away from Satan," said Lyra."We do!" said Dad. "When Jesus died for our sins and rose from the dead, He defeated Satan, and He gives us the power to resist the devil. As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit living in us to warn us of danger and guide us in doing what's right. We can guard ourselves against Satan's ambushes by remembering that Jesus has freed us from the power of sin and given us all we need to escape temptation." –Pauline Youd

"Look at Roxy crouching under the bushes," Lyra said softly. Dad nodded. "I think she sees the doves looking for seeds underneath the bird feeder," he replied. "She'd like to ambush them.""That means make a surprise attack from a hiding place, right?" As Lyra spoke, the cat sprang toward the birds, and the doves quickly flew to a tree branch. "I'm glad they got away," said Lyra. "I think they know there's a cat in this yard, so they watch out for her when they eat.""You're probably right," said Dad. "We could learn a lesson from them." He smiled at Lyra's surprised expression. "That cat reminds me of how Satan likes to hide and then spring out at us when we least expect it. Sometimes we may feel tempted to do something because he's ambushing us. We need to be alert to when he may be trying to get us to sin."The next day, Lyra pointed the cat out to her dad again. Dad laughed when he saw Roxy, her tail up, slowly walking across the patio toward the doves. "It looks like she's pretending to be their friend so they'll think she won't hurt them," he said."Well, I don't think it's going to work," said Lyra. "But that's another lesson from Roxy, isn't it? Satan often pretends he's our friend too by making what's wrong look good, but he's still trying to fool us into disobeying Jesus." Lyra watched as the birds flew away when the cat got too close. "Roxy didn't fool the doves at all." "No, they weren't fooled," said Dad. "It almost seems like God gave birds an instinct--a natural ability--to sense danger and escape it.""It would be nice if we had an instinct to get away from Satan," said Lyra."We do!" said Dad. "When Jesus died for our sins and rose from the dead, He defeated Satan, and He gives us the power to resist the devil. As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit living in us to warn us of danger and guide us in doing what's right. We can guard ourselves against Satan's ambushes by remembering that Jesus has freed us from the power of sin and given us all we need to escape temptation." –Pauline Youd

Ambush95713762-d752-47ad-b548-439faba61f8cSat, 06 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGeorge Janko's Journey w/ Jesus | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB! This weeks guest is one of our all time favorites… George Janko, host of the George Janko show and bold lover of Jesus! We go really deep about George’s journey with Jesus, reading the Bible, making mistakes and then owning them, and all things masculinity and sex—God’s way. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA  Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at Glorify-app.com/ggb. Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at ritual.com/GGB IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 6400 for 20% off plus free shipping. Thrive Market Wholesome groceries, clean beauty, and sustainable household products delivered to your door. Get up to 25% off select items, plus new members get 30% off their first order and a free gift at ThriveMarket.com/GGB Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 45% off your first order at everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB. NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life.  Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu. WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB! This weeks guest is one of our all time favorites… George Janko, host of the George Janko show and bold lover of Jesus! We go really deep about George’s journey with Jesus, reading the Bible, making mistakes and then owning them, and all things masculinity and sex—God’s way. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA  Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at Glorify-app.com/ggb. Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at ritual.com/GGB IQBAR Fuel your body and brain with IQBAR. Plant based protein bars packed with clean ingredients and functional nutrients. Text GGB to 6400 for 20% off plus free shipping. Thrive Market Wholesome groceries, clean beauty, and sustainable household products delivered to your door. Get up to 25% off select items, plus new members get 30% off their first order and a free gift at ThriveMarket.com/GGB Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 45% off your first order at everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB. NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at https://learn.nocd.com/ggb Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life.  Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu. WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullGeorge Janko's Journey w/ Jesus | Girls Gone Biblec5441bf5-7bcf-4cf2-803a-97da69b255b1Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:34:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagslife-hack to healthy relationshipsHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what a healthy relationship is. Whether it's a romantic or platonic relationship, the only way it can be healthy is when God is at the center of it. "For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind." James 3:15-16 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what a healthy relationship is. Whether it's a romantic or platonic relationship, the only way it can be healthy is when God is at the center of it. "For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind." James 3:15-16 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulllife-hack to healthy relationships09f5b245-a21d-40c7-a124-dab41fecc4c5Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +00002498https://216.73.216.191/allTagslife-hack to healthy relationshipsHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what a healthy relationship is. Whether it's a romantic or platonic relationship, the only way it can be healthy is when God is at the center of it. "For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind." James 3:15-16 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what a healthy relationship is. Whether it's a romantic or platonic relationship, the only way it can be healthy is when God is at the center of it. "For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind." James 3:15-16 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulllife-hack to healthy relationshipsbca68f78-9075-49a9-a728-556a00893ac6Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: This Longevity Protocol Actually Works! - Biohacker Bryan JohnsonBryan Johnson is a tech entrepreneur, longevity researcher, and founder of Blueprint - a project to reverse his biological age through rigorous data, diet, and discipline. Known as one of the world’s most committed biohackers, Johnson lives by a strict protocol involving 111 pills a day, precision meals, and relentless self-tracking. In today’s Most Replayed Moment, Bryan dives into his purpose for pursuing such a life. He then breaks down the exact protocol he follows - from daily pills to the meticulously engineered meals he eats - to optimise every aspect of his biology. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/6oGS7xtMkWb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/8lvwhFCMkWb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Johnson is a tech entrepreneur, longevity researcher, and founder of Blueprint - a project to reverse his biological age through rigorous data, diet, and discipline. Known as one of the world’s most committed biohackers, Johnson lives by a strict protocol involving 111 pills a day, precision meals, and relentless self-tracking. In today’s Most Replayed Moment, Bryan dives into his purpose for pursuing such a life. He then breaks down the exact protocol he follows - from daily pills to the meticulously engineered meals he eats - to optimise every aspect of his biology. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/6oGS7xtMkWb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/8lvwhFCMkWb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: This Longevity Protocol Actually Works! - Biohacker Bryan Johnson3a521efc-f5a3-4159-8b49-2dcff96ac76cFri, 05 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +00001220https://216.73.216.191/allTags Unseen but Loved Read: John 20:24-29 It was Grandparents’ Day at Finley’s school, and the kids were taking turns introducing their grandparents to the class. When it was Finley’s turn, he went forward and proudly introduced his grandparents. “Grandma and Grandpa Smith are visiting from Arizona,” he said. “They like to travel, and they’re going to take me to the Grand Canyon the next time I visit.” Finley turned to his other grandmother. “Grandma Peters lives here, so I see her a lot. She’s teaching me how to play the piano, and she always makes me laugh.” Then Finley held up a picture for everyone to see. “This is my other grandpa. He’s not here today because he’s in heaven. He went there before I was born, so I never saw him. But I feel like I know him because Dad and Mom and Grandma tell me all about him. He was always helping people, and he was a great baseball pitcher.” Finley smiled and returned to his seat beside his grandparents. That evening Finley told his mom and dad about Grandparents’ Day. “I’m glad you tell me about Grandpa Peters and how he was always kind and loved to help people,” Finley said. “I feel like I love him even though I’ve never seen him.” Dad smiled. “I love someone I’ve never seen too,” he said. “Do you know who that is?” Finley looked uncertain for a moment, then smiled. “I think you mean Jesus,” he said. “I love Jesus too. So do Mom and all my grandparents.” “Yes, we do,” said Mom. “You love Grandpa Peters because we tell you how good and kind he was. Why do you love Jesus?” “Well, the Bible tells me how good He is,” replied Finley. “He loves me too! And He gives me lots of good things—you and Dad and my friends and everything I need. Best of all, He died for me, and He’s always with me—I can talk to Him anytime.” “That’s exactly right, Finley,” said Dad. “We love Jesus even though we’ve never seen Him—but someday we will see Him, won’t we?” “Yep!” Finley grinned. “Just like Grandpa Peters is seeing Him in heaven now!” –Teresa M. Beverly How about you? Do you love Jesus even though you’ve never seen Him? He loves you—so much that He died to take the punishment you deserve so your sins could be forgiven. Love Him in return. Confess your sin and trust Him as your Savior. Then you can look forward to seeing Him face-to-face in heaven someday. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: You have not seen Christ, but still you love him. You can’t see him now, but you believe in him. (ERV) 1 Peter 1:8 Today's Key Thought: Return Jesus’s love

Read: John 20:24-29 It was Grandparents’ Day at Finley’s school, and the kids were taking turns introducing their grandparents to the class. When it was Finley’s turn, he went forward and proudly introduced his grandparents. “Grandma and Grandpa Smith are visiting from Arizona,” he said. “They like to travel, and they’re going to take me to the Grand Canyon the next time I visit.” Finley turned to his other grandmother. “Grandma Peters lives here, so I see her a lot. She’s teaching me how to play the piano, and she always makes me laugh.” Then Finley held up a picture for everyone to see. “This is my other grandpa. He’s not here today because he’s in heaven. He went there before I was born, so I never saw him. But I feel like I know him because Dad and Mom and Grandma tell me all about him. He was always helping people, and he was a great baseball pitcher.” Finley smiled and returned to his seat beside his grandparents. That evening Finley told his mom and dad about Grandparents’ Day. “I’m glad you tell me about Grandpa Peters and how he was always kind and loved to help people,” Finley said. “I feel like I love him even though I’ve never seen him.” Dad smiled. “I love someone I’ve never seen too,” he said. “Do you know who that is?” Finley looked uncertain for a moment, then smiled. “I think you mean Jesus,” he said. “I love Jesus too. So do Mom and all my grandparents.” “Yes, we do,” said Mom. “You love Grandpa Peters because we tell you how good and kind he was. Why do you love Jesus?” “Well, the Bible tells me how good He is,” replied Finley. “He loves me too! And He gives me lots of good things—you and Dad and my friends and everything I need. Best of all, He died for me, and He’s always with me—I can talk to Him anytime.” “That’s exactly right, Finley,” said Dad. “We love Jesus even though we’ve never seen Him—but someday we will see Him, won’t we?” “Yep!” Finley grinned. “Just like Grandpa Peters is seeing Him in heaven now!” –Teresa M. Beverly How about you? Do you love Jesus even though you’ve never seen Him? He loves you—so much that He died to take the punishment you deserve so your sins could be forgiven. Love Him in return. Confess your sin and trust Him as your Savior. Then you can look forward to seeing Him face-to-face in heaven someday. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: You have not seen Christ, but still you love him. You can’t see him now, but you believe in him. (ERV) 1 Peter 1:8 Today's Key Thought: Return Jesus’s love

Unseen but Loved 6390471c-9360-4171-9de8-b2207a249320Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2025) Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2025)5dcb0f14-c9b7-4964-9d7a-f197ba75ed35Fri, 05 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: The Spread of Sin (2025) We close the section on human dignity and goodness by learning how sin engenders vice. Our readings today discuss the proliferation of sin and how capital sins, in particular, lead to vices that can become rooted in a person or society. Fr. Mike reminds us that while sin is a personal act, it is also possible for us to cooperate in and encourage the sins of others. This can lead to the formation of “structures of sin” that lead others down the path of evil and contribute to establishing “social sins.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1865-1876. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We close the section on human dignity and goodness by learning how sin engenders vice. Our readings today discuss the proliferation of sin and how capital sins, in particular, lead to vices that can become rooted in a person or society. Fr. Mike reminds us that while sin is a personal act, it is also possible for us to cooperate in and encourage the sins of others. This can lead to the formation of “structures of sin” that lead others down the path of evil and contribute to establishing “social sins.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1865-1876. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 248: The Spread of Sin (2025)cf47c184-ec23-4787-9712-b8eeba7210b5Fri, 05 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnseen but LovedIt was Grandparents' Day at Finley's school, and the kids were taking turns introducing their grandparents to the class. When it was Finley's turn, he went forward and proudly introduced his grandparents. "Grandma and Grandpa Smith are visiting from Arizona," he said. "They like to travel, and they're going to take me to the Grand Canyon the next time I visit." Finley turned to his other grandmother. "Grandma Peters lives here, so I see her a lot. She's teaching me how to play the piano, and she always makes me laugh." Then Finley held up a picture for everyone to see. "This is my other grandpa. He's not here today because he's in heaven. He went there before I was born, so I never saw him. But I feel like I know him because Dad and Mom and Grandma tell me all about him. He was always helping people, and he was a great baseball pitcher." Finley smiled and returned to his seat beside his grandparents.That evening Finley told his mom and dad about Grandparents' Day. "I'm glad you tell me about Grandpa Peters and how he was always kind and loved to help people," Finley said. "I feel like I love him even though I've never seen him."Dad smiled. "I love someone I've never seen too," he said. "Do you know who that is?"Finley looked uncertain for a moment, then smiled. "I think you mean Jesus," he said. "I love Jesus too. So do Mom and all my grandparents.""Yes, we do," said Mom. "You love Grandpa Peters because we tell you how good and kind he was. Why do you love Jesus?""Well, the Bible tells me how good He is," replied Finley. "He loves me too! And He gives me lots of good things--you and Dad and my friends and everything I need. Best of all, He died for me, and He's always with me--I can talk to Him anytime.""That's exactly right, Finley," said Dad. "We love Jesus even though we've never seen Him--but someday we will see Him, won't we?""Yep!" Finley grinned. "Just like Grandpa Peters is seeing Him in heaven now!" –Teresa M. Beverly

It was Grandparents' Day at Finley's school, and the kids were taking turns introducing their grandparents to the class. When it was Finley's turn, he went forward and proudly introduced his grandparents. "Grandma and Grandpa Smith are visiting from Arizona," he said. "They like to travel, and they're going to take me to the Grand Canyon the next time I visit." Finley turned to his other grandmother. "Grandma Peters lives here, so I see her a lot. She's teaching me how to play the piano, and she always makes me laugh." Then Finley held up a picture for everyone to see. "This is my other grandpa. He's not here today because he's in heaven. He went there before I was born, so I never saw him. But I feel like I know him because Dad and Mom and Grandma tell me all about him. He was always helping people, and he was a great baseball pitcher." Finley smiled and returned to his seat beside his grandparents.That evening Finley told his mom and dad about Grandparents' Day. "I'm glad you tell me about Grandpa Peters and how he was always kind and loved to help people," Finley said. "I feel like I love him even though I've never seen him."Dad smiled. "I love someone I've never seen too," he said. "Do you know who that is?"Finley looked uncertain for a moment, then smiled. "I think you mean Jesus," he said. "I love Jesus too. So do Mom and all my grandparents.""Yes, we do," said Mom. "You love Grandpa Peters because we tell you how good and kind he was. Why do you love Jesus?""Well, the Bible tells me how good He is," replied Finley. "He loves me too! And He gives me lots of good things--you and Dad and my friends and everything I need. Best of all, He died for me, and He's always with me--I can talk to Him anytime.""That's exactly right, Finley," said Dad. "We love Jesus even though we've never seen Him--but someday we will see Him, won't we?""Yep!" Finley grinned. "Just like Grandpa Peters is seeing Him in heaven now!" –Teresa M. Beverly

Unseen but Loved30d7e933-b5e3-4ef3-af4e-fc14b252c9a3Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroducing Fr. Mike’s New Podcast: “Called” &quot;Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.&quot; (Matthew 25:40) Fr. Mike shares the exciting news of his new podcast, &quot;Called&quot;! Join us each week as Fr. Mike sits down with a new guest discussing how we&#39;re all called to live a more virtuous, generous and Christ-centered life. To learn more, check out: https://thecatholicinitiative.org/podcast/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.&quot; (Matthew 25:40) Fr. Mike shares the exciting news of his new podcast, &quot;Called&quot;! Join us each week as Fr. Mike sits down with a new guest discussing how we&#39;re all called to live a more virtuous, generous and Christ-centered life. To learn more, check out: https://thecatholicinitiative.org/podcast/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIntroducing Fr. Mike’s New Podcast: “Called”edd3d908-bdb1-4bb7-9dcd-13717efdae9bThu, 04 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDemons in the Home - How Evil Spirits Attack UsMen underestimate the war being waged against them. The Devil doesn’t just tempt from a distance; he enters your home, seeking to pull you off your vocation as a husband and father, drown out the voice of God, and divide your marriage. Scripture, the saints, and even modern exorcists confirm it: this is how the enemy works. Yet the vast majority of men are unarmed and frankly unaware. Only 5–10% of Catholic men are even praying daily. Is it any wonder the family is crumbling? In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt break open The Rule to expose three subtle but devastating ways demons attack men. We’ll name what’s really happening, why it matters for husbands and fathers, and how you can resist. Get Devin’s new book The Rule: Coupon Code for 20% off: Gentleman20 https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ 🟢 Support The Catholic Gentleman and join 100s of men united in changing themselves and changing the world. Whatever your struggle, whatever your need, there is something for you: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men underestimate the war being waged against them. The Devil doesn’t just tempt from a distance; he enters your home, seeking to pull you off your vocation as a husband and father, drown out the voice of God, and divide your marriage. Scripture, the saints, and even modern exorcists confirm it: this is how the enemy works. Yet the vast majority of men are unarmed and frankly unaware. Only 5–10% of Catholic men are even praying daily. Is it any wonder the family is crumbling? In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt break open The Rule to expose three subtle but devastating ways demons attack men. We’ll name what’s really happening, why it matters for husbands and fathers, and how you can resist. Get Devin’s new book The Rule: Coupon Code for 20% off: Gentleman20 https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ 🟢 Support The Catholic Gentleman and join 100s of men united in changing themselves and changing the world. Whatever your struggle, whatever your need, there is something for you: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDemons in the Home - How Evil Spirits Attack Us2bbf8d49-7939-4158-9172-eb7053763168Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +00003453https://216.73.216.191/allTags#935 - Luke 10:38-11:13 – Jesus’ Teaching on PrayerThis episode is part 25 in a study of the gospel of Luke. First we visit the home of Martha and Mary, then Jesus' diciples ask him to teach them about prayer. He responds with the Lord's Prayer. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 25 in a study of the gospel of Luke. First we visit the home of Martha and Mary, then Jesus' diciples ask him to teach them about prayer. He responds with the Lord's Prayer. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#935 - Luke 10:38-11:13 – Jesus’ Teaching on Prayere0f3a60f-6971-4006-bef9-e9b56c31035dThu, 04 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000834https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRoman Yampolskiy: These Are The Only 5 Jobs That Will Remain In 2030 & Proof We're Living In a Simulation!WARNING: AI could end humanity, and we’re completely unprepared. Dr. Roman Yampolskiy reveals how AI will take 99% of jobs, why Sam Altman is ignoring safety, and how we’re heading toward global collapse…or even World War III. Dr. Roman Yampolskiy is a leading voice in AI safety and a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering. He coined the term “AI safety” in 2010 and has published over 100 papers on the dangers of AI. He is also the author of books such as, ‘Considerations on the AI Endgame: Ethics, Risks and Computational Frameworks’.  He explains:  ⬛ How AI could release a deadly virus ⬛ Why these 5 jobs might be the only ones left ⬛ How 'superintelligence' will dominate humans ⬛ Why ‘superintelligence’ could trigger a global collapse by 2027 ⬛ How AI could be worse than nuclear weapons  ⬛ Why we’re almost certainly living in a simulation 00:00 Intro 02:41 How to Stop AI from Killing Everyone 04:48 What's the Probability Something Goes Wrong? 05:10 How Long Have You Been Working on AI Safety? 08:28 What Is AI? 10:07 Prediction for 2027 11:51 What Jobs Will Actually Exist? 14:40 Can AI Really Take All Jobs? 19:02 What Happens When All Jobs Are Taken? 20:45 Is There a Good Argument Against AI Replacing Humans? 22:17 Prediction for 2030 24:11 What Happens by 2045? 25:50 Will We Just Find New Careers and Ways to Live? 29:05 Is Anything More Important Than AI Safety Right Now? 30:20 Can't We Just Unplug It? 31:45 Do We Just Go With It? 37:34 What Is Most Likely to Cause Human Extinction? 39:58 No One Knows What's Going On Inside AI 41:43 Ads 42:45 Thoughts on OpenAI and Sam Altman 46:37 What Will the World Look Like in 2100? 47:09 What Can Be Done About the AI Doom Narrative? 54:08 Should People Be Protesting? 56:24 Are We Living in a Simulation? 61:58 How Certain Are You We're in a Simulation? 67:58 Can We Live Forever? 72:33 Bitcoin 74:16 What Should I Do Differently After This Conversation? 75:20 Are You Religious? 77:25 Do These Conversations Make People Feel Good? 80:23 What Do Your Strongest Critics Say? 81:49 Closing Statements 82:21 If You Had One Button, What Would You Pick? 83:49 Are We Moving Toward Mass Unemployment? 84:50 Most Important Characteristics Follow Dr Roman: X - https://bit.ly/41C7f70 You can purchase Dr Roman’s book, ‘Considerations on the AI Endgame: Ethics, Risks and Computational Frameworks’, here: https://amzn.to/464J2HR  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEO   KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING: AI could end humanity, and we’re completely unprepared. Dr. Roman Yampolskiy reveals how AI will take 99% of jobs, why Sam Altman is ignoring safety, and how we’re heading toward global collapse…or even World War III. Dr. Roman Yampolskiy is a leading voice in AI safety and a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering. He coined the term “AI safety” in 2010 and has published over 100 papers on the dangers of AI. He is also the author of books such as, ‘Considerations on the AI Endgame: Ethics, Risks and Computational Frameworks’.  He explains:  ⬛ How AI could release a deadly virus ⬛ Why these 5 jobs might be the only ones left ⬛ How 'superintelligence' will dominate humans ⬛ Why ‘superintelligence’ could trigger a global collapse by 2027 ⬛ How AI could be worse than nuclear weapons  ⬛ Why we’re almost certainly living in a simulation 00:00 Intro 02:41 How to Stop AI from Killing Everyone 04:48 What's the Probability Something Goes Wrong? 05:10 How Long Have You Been Working on AI Safety? 08:28 What Is AI? 10:07 Prediction for 2027 11:51 What Jobs Will Actually Exist? 14:40 Can AI Really Take All Jobs? 19:02 What Happens When All Jobs Are Taken? 20:45 Is There a Good Argument Against AI Replacing Humans? 22:17 Prediction for 2030 24:11 What Happens by 2045? 25:50 Will We Just Find New Careers and Ways to Live? 29:05 Is Anything More Important Than AI Safety Right Now? 30:20 Can't We Just Unplug It? 31:45 Do We Just Go With It? 37:34 What Is Most Likely to Cause Human Extinction? 39:58 No One Knows What's Going On Inside AI 41:43 Ads 42:45 Thoughts on OpenAI and Sam Altman 46:37 What Will the World Look Like in 2100? 47:09 What Can Be Done About the AI Doom Narrative? 54:08 Should People Be Protesting? 56:24 Are We Living in a Simulation? 61:58 How Certain Are You We're in a Simulation? 67:58 Can We Live Forever? 72:33 Bitcoin 74:16 What Should I Do Differently After This Conversation? 75:20 Are You Religious? 77:25 Do These Conversations Make People Feel Good? 80:23 What Do Your Strongest Critics Say? 81:49 Closing Statements 82:21 If You Had One Button, What Would You Pick? 83:49 Are We Moving Toward Mass Unemployment? 84:50 Most Important Characteristics Follow Dr Roman: X - https://bit.ly/41C7f70 You can purchase Dr Roman’s book, ‘Considerations on the AI Endgame: Ethics, Risks and Computational Frameworks’, here: https://amzn.to/464J2HR  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEO   KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRoman Yampolskiy: These Are The Only 5 Jobs That Will Remain In 2030 & Proof We're Living In a Simulation!233d1beb-01a9-45e4-bfbf-347fe7a67736Thu, 04 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +00005357https://216.73.216.191/allTags Wisdom and Innocence Read: Matthew 10:16-20; John 14:15-17, 25-27 Joy took a deep breath of the fresh afternoon air. Her older brother paused now and then to examine a tree or check out animal prints. Living near the woods was nice because you could take a nature walk whenever you wanted to. Suddenly, the kids heard a menacing rattle. James flung his arm in front of Joy and stopped her from continuing down the trail. There, just a few feet from where they stood, was a large snake rattling its tail. When it rose to assume a striking position, Joy felt her mouth dry instantly with fear. “Stay still and quiet,” James whispered. A few seconds later, he laughed. “Notice anything about that snake, Joy?” “It’s blue,” Joy whispered, confused. “So, it’s not a rattlesnake?” Michigan had only one kind of venomous snake, the Massasauga rattlesnake. Because of where they lived, Mom ensured they knew all about it. “Nope, I’m pretty sure it’s a blue racer,” said James. “See how there’s no rattle on its tail?” The snake lowered its head and darted down the path away from them. “Whoa, it’s fast!” said Joy. “That’s why they’re called blue racers!” Joy was in awe. “Blue racers are wise to make us think they’re rattlers. The way it shook its tail against the leaves sounded like the sound real rattlesnakes make!” The siblings followed a gentle cooing sound around the next bend. Perched on a high tree branch was a grey bird. “That’s a mourning dove,” Joy noted. “I’d rather see birds than snakes!” “Hey, sis, I just thought of something! Remember that verse in Matthew Mom was talking to us about last week?” “The one about snakes and doves…” Joy gasped. “That verse said, ‘Be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.’” James nodded. “Jesus wanted His disciples to spread the good news of how He came to save us. He warned them that some people would not want to accept their message, so they had to be wise about how they shared it—in both their words and their actions,” James recalled. “Like them, we need to trust God to help us share His love and truth with wisdom and innocence.” –Savannah Coleman How about you? Do you ever worry about what to say to someone who doesn’t know Jesus? Jesus told His disciples that sharing the truth about Him wouldn’t be easy, but He promised they wouldn’t have to do it alone. If you are a child of God, you have His Holy Spirit inside you to help you and guide you. Rely on Him to give you the wisdom you need as you share the truth and love of Jesus with others. Today's Key Verse: Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. (NIV) Colossians 4:5 Today's Key Thought: Be wise in sharing Jesus

Read: Matthew 10:16-20; John 14:15-17, 25-27 Joy took a deep breath of the fresh afternoon air. Her older brother paused now and then to examine a tree or check out animal prints. Living near the woods was nice because you could take a nature walk whenever you wanted to. Suddenly, the kids heard a menacing rattle. James flung his arm in front of Joy and stopped her from continuing down the trail. There, just a few feet from where they stood, was a large snake rattling its tail. When it rose to assume a striking position, Joy felt her mouth dry instantly with fear. “Stay still and quiet,” James whispered. A few seconds later, he laughed. “Notice anything about that snake, Joy?” “It’s blue,” Joy whispered, confused. “So, it’s not a rattlesnake?” Michigan had only one kind of venomous snake, the Massasauga rattlesnake. Because of where they lived, Mom ensured they knew all about it. “Nope, I’m pretty sure it’s a blue racer,” said James. “See how there’s no rattle on its tail?” The snake lowered its head and darted down the path away from them. “Whoa, it’s fast!” said Joy. “That’s why they’re called blue racers!” Joy was in awe. “Blue racers are wise to make us think they’re rattlers. The way it shook its tail against the leaves sounded like the sound real rattlesnakes make!” The siblings followed a gentle cooing sound around the next bend. Perched on a high tree branch was a grey bird. “That’s a mourning dove,” Joy noted. “I’d rather see birds than snakes!” “Hey, sis, I just thought of something! Remember that verse in Matthew Mom was talking to us about last week?” “The one about snakes and doves…” Joy gasped. “That verse said, ‘Be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.’” James nodded. “Jesus wanted His disciples to spread the good news of how He came to save us. He warned them that some people would not want to accept their message, so they had to be wise about how they shared it—in both their words and their actions,” James recalled. “Like them, we need to trust God to help us share His love and truth with wisdom and innocence.” –Savannah Coleman How about you? Do you ever worry about what to say to someone who doesn’t know Jesus? Jesus told His disciples that sharing the truth about Him wouldn’t be easy, but He promised they wouldn’t have to do it alone. If you are a child of God, you have His Holy Spirit inside you to help you and guide you. Rely on Him to give you the wisdom you need as you share the truth and love of Jesus with others. Today's Key Verse: Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. (NIV) Colossians 4:5 Today's Key Thought: Be wise in sharing Jesus

Wisdom and Innocence c23beb6e-e2d1-41f8-8258-9739d3e450fdThu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: True Repentance (2025) Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 247: True Repentance (2025)e6649128-6024-479f-a3c7-d4bff3e67ce3Thu, 04 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: The Weight of Sin (2025) We can consider the variety of sins in light of their gravity or seriousness. In doing so, we see that some sins weaken charity while others destroy it. The first we call venial sins, the second mortal. Our very freedom makes possible this rejection of God. Yet, God’s mercy has no limits. God can and will forgive every sin of which we repent. Fr. Mike invites all listeners to seek this forgiveness and go to Confession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1854-1864. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We can consider the variety of sins in light of their gravity or seriousness. In doing so, we see that some sins weaken charity while others destroy it. The first we call venial sins, the second mortal. Our very freedom makes possible this rejection of God. Yet, God’s mercy has no limits. God can and will forgive every sin of which we repent. Fr. Mike invites all listeners to seek this forgiveness and go to Confession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1854-1864. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 247: The Weight of Sin (2025)1cfe12e9-99f1-4146-b1b6-cd43f511ac3eThu, 04 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWisdom and InnocenceJoy took a deep breath of the fresh afternoon air. Her older brother paused now and then to examine a tree or check out animal prints. Living near the woods was nice because you could take a nature walk whenever you wanted to. Suddenly, the kids heard a menacing rattle. James flung his arm in front of Joy and stopped her from continuing down the trail. There, just a few feet from where they stood, was a large snake rattling its tail. When it rose to assume a striking position, Joy felt her mouth dry instantly with fear. "Stay still and quiet," James whispered. A few seconds later, he laughed. "Notice anything about that snake, Joy?" "It's blue," Joy whispered, confused. "So, it's not a rattlesnake?" Michigan had only one kind of venomous snake, the Massasauga rattlesnake. Because of where they lived, Mom ensured they knew all about it. "Nope, I'm pretty sure it's a blue racer," said James. "See how there's no rattle on its tail?" The snake lowered its head and darted down the path away from them. "Whoa, it's fast!" said Joy."That's why they're called blue racers!"Joy was in awe. "Blue racers are wise to make us think they're rattlers. The way it shook its tail against the leaves sounded like the sound real rattlesnakes make!" The siblings followed a gentle cooing sound around the next bend. Perched on a high tree branch was a grey bird. "That's a mourning dove," Joy noted. "I'd rather see birds than snakes!" "Hey, sis, I just thought of something! Remember that verse in Matthew Mom was talking to us about last week?" "The one about snakes and doves…" Joy gasped. "That verse said, 'Be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.'" James nodded. "Jesus wanted His disciples to spread the good news of how He came to save us. He warned them that some people would not want to accept their message, so they had to be wise about how they shared it--in both their words and their actions," James recalled. "Like them, we need to trust God to help us share His love and truth with wisdom and innocence." –Savannah Coleman

Joy took a deep breath of the fresh afternoon air. Her older brother paused now and then to examine a tree or check out animal prints. Living near the woods was nice because you could take a nature walk whenever you wanted to. Suddenly, the kids heard a menacing rattle. James flung his arm in front of Joy and stopped her from continuing down the trail. There, just a few feet from where they stood, was a large snake rattling its tail. When it rose to assume a striking position, Joy felt her mouth dry instantly with fear. "Stay still and quiet," James whispered. A few seconds later, he laughed. "Notice anything about that snake, Joy?" "It's blue," Joy whispered, confused. "So, it's not a rattlesnake?" Michigan had only one kind of venomous snake, the Massasauga rattlesnake. Because of where they lived, Mom ensured they knew all about it. "Nope, I'm pretty sure it's a blue racer," said James. "See how there's no rattle on its tail?" The snake lowered its head and darted down the path away from them. "Whoa, it's fast!" said Joy."That's why they're called blue racers!"Joy was in awe. "Blue racers are wise to make us think they're rattlers. The way it shook its tail against the leaves sounded like the sound real rattlesnakes make!" The siblings followed a gentle cooing sound around the next bend. Perched on a high tree branch was a grey bird. "That's a mourning dove," Joy noted. "I'd rather see birds than snakes!" "Hey, sis, I just thought of something! Remember that verse in Matthew Mom was talking to us about last week?" "The one about snakes and doves…" Joy gasped. "That verse said, 'Be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.'" James nodded. "Jesus wanted His disciples to spread the good news of how He came to save us. He warned them that some people would not want to accept their message, so they had to be wise about how they shared it--in both their words and their actions," James recalled. "Like them, we need to trust God to help us share His love and truth with wisdom and innocence." –Savannah Coleman

Wisdom and Innocence6eb452c0-1232-4f88-8f9c-7452b875e8e1Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#384: The Widow who Wouldn't QuitLuke 18:1-8 Have you ever prayed for something over and over, and it felt like no one was listening? In today’s episode, we hear Jesus tell a parable — a special story with a deeper meaning — about a woman who didn’t give up. She kept going to a judge who didn’t care about God or people. She begged for justice until he finally gave in. Jesus used this story to teach us something powerful: God is not like that unfair judge. God is good, just, and always listening to our prayers. In this episode, kids will learn: What a parable is. What justice means in words they can understand What it means to be persistent Why Jesus wants us to keep praying and not lose heart. Together we’ll see how God hears us when we pray and promises to make all things right in His perfect timing. ------------------------------- 🎁 Join the team:Visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ and click Support & Bonus Content You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan I also have Kids Bible Stories Bedtime & Kids Bible Stories Espanol now available, FREE, wherever you get your podcasts! 

Luke 18:1-8 Have you ever prayed for something over and over, and it felt like no one was listening? In today’s episode, we hear Jesus tell a parable — a special story with a deeper meaning — about a woman who didn’t give up. She kept going to a judge who didn’t care about God or people. She begged for justice until he finally gave in. Jesus used this story to teach us something powerful: God is not like that unfair judge. God is good, just, and always listening to our prayers. In this episode, kids will learn: What a parable is. What justice means in words they can understand What it means to be persistent Why Jesus wants us to keep praying and not lose heart. Together we’ll see how God hears us when we pray and promises to make all things right in His perfect timing. ------------------------------- 🎁 Join the team:Visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ and click Support & Bonus Content You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan I also have Kids Bible Stories Bedtime & Kids Bible Stories Espanol now available, FREE, wherever you get your podcasts! 

full#384: The Widow who Wouldn't Quitbe7f28fa-0d06-4d40-bfa7-ae4043442b0aWed, 03 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000750https://216.73.216.191/allTags Burger Blessings Read: Daniel 6:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “What beautiful zucchini!” Mom said as she and Alex walked in their garden. “It’s amazing how God makes all kinds of wonderful food grow for us, isn’t it? He’s so good!” Alex smiled and nodded, then looked down as his phone buzzed with a text message. “Nicholas’s sister Joceyln is driving him to that new burger place down the road, and he invited me to go with them,” he said. “Can I go?” Mom agreed, so Alex hurried off to join his friends. When they sat down at the restaurant with their food, Alex remembered his mom’s words. If zucchini was something to be thankful for, burgers were blessings for sure! I want to thank God for the food, Alex thought. He usually prayed before meals, but he hadn’t known Nicholas and Joceyln very long and didn’t know if they were Christians. Will they understand? he wondered. Nicholas took a big bite of his hamburger, then looked at Alex. “Why aren’t you eating?” Alex hesitated as Joceyln came to the table with napkins, then sat down and unwrapped her sandwich. He waited to see if she would bow her head. When she didn’t, Alex decided to ask about it, even though he was a bit nervous. “Um, do you mind if I pray? I just want to thank God for the good food He’s given us.” To Alex’s surprise, Nicholas and Joceyln both looked up from their burgers and smiled. “That would be great!” said Joceyln. “We completely forgot to do that.” Then they all bowed their heads. When they finished, Joceyln grinned at Alex. “I’m glad you reminded us to pray. It’s good to talk to God throughout the day and thank Him for all He’s given us—even burgers!” “You made me think of Daniel in the Bible,” said Nicholas. “He prayed to God even though the king said he’d be thrown into a lion’s den if he did. He prayed during a scary time, but it’s just as important to pray during good times too.” Joceyln nodded. “Jesus wants us to go to Him in all situations—to thank Him in good times and look to Him for help in times of trouble.” She smiled. “And now, here’s something else you can thank Him for—ice cream sundaes on me!” –Margaret M. Primrose How about you? Did you know you can pray to God anytime? Daniel prayed when people were trying to harm him and he needed strength from the Lord. But we can also pray to thank Him for good things as they’re happening. Jesus gave His life to save you so you could have a relationship with Him. Talk to Him throughout your day, asking Him for help with your problems and thanking Him for blessings in your life. Today's Key Verse: Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, and He shall hear my voice. (NKJV) Psalm 55:17 Today's Key Thought: Go to God in prayer

Read: Daniel 6:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “What beautiful zucchini!” Mom said as she and Alex walked in their garden. “It’s amazing how God makes all kinds of wonderful food grow for us, isn’t it? He’s so good!” Alex smiled and nodded, then looked down as his phone buzzed with a text message. “Nicholas’s sister Joceyln is driving him to that new burger place down the road, and he invited me to go with them,” he said. “Can I go?” Mom agreed, so Alex hurried off to join his friends. When they sat down at the restaurant with their food, Alex remembered his mom’s words. If zucchini was something to be thankful for, burgers were blessings for sure! I want to thank God for the food, Alex thought. He usually prayed before meals, but he hadn’t known Nicholas and Joceyln very long and didn’t know if they were Christians. Will they understand? he wondered. Nicholas took a big bite of his hamburger, then looked at Alex. “Why aren’t you eating?” Alex hesitated as Joceyln came to the table with napkins, then sat down and unwrapped her sandwich. He waited to see if she would bow her head. When she didn’t, Alex decided to ask about it, even though he was a bit nervous. “Um, do you mind if I pray? I just want to thank God for the good food He’s given us.” To Alex’s surprise, Nicholas and Joceyln both looked up from their burgers and smiled. “That would be great!” said Joceyln. “We completely forgot to do that.” Then they all bowed their heads. When they finished, Joceyln grinned at Alex. “I’m glad you reminded us to pray. It’s good to talk to God throughout the day and thank Him for all He’s given us—even burgers!” “You made me think of Daniel in the Bible,” said Nicholas. “He prayed to God even though the king said he’d be thrown into a lion’s den if he did. He prayed during a scary time, but it’s just as important to pray during good times too.” Joceyln nodded. “Jesus wants us to go to Him in all situations—to thank Him in good times and look to Him for help in times of trouble.” She smiled. “And now, here’s something else you can thank Him for—ice cream sundaes on me!” –Margaret M. Primrose How about you? Did you know you can pray to God anytime? Daniel prayed when people were trying to harm him and he needed strength from the Lord. But we can also pray to thank Him for good things as they’re happening. Jesus gave His life to save you so you could have a relationship with Him. Talk to Him throughout your day, asking Him for help with your problems and thanking Him for blessings in your life. Today's Key Verse: Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, and He shall hear my voice. (NKJV) Psalm 55:17 Today's Key Thought: Go to God in prayer

Burger Blessings 9747f86f-69f9-47a1-a01b-ac739f644cc7Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2025) In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2025)79ee9c76-51b3-4c6e-a2a8-393e591a9320Wed, 03 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Mercy and the Mystery of Sin (2025) Jesus reveals God’s offer of loving mercy to sinners. To accept this gift, we must identify and admit our failings. Recognizing our sins enables us to further cooperate in our redemption. Sin can be understood and categorized in several ways, but every sin wounds our nature and damages our relationships with God and neighbor. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1846-1853. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus reveals God’s offer of loving mercy to sinners. To accept this gift, we must identify and admit our failings. Recognizing our sins enables us to further cooperate in our redemption. Sin can be understood and categorized in several ways, but every sin wounds our nature and damages our relationships with God and neighbor. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1846-1853. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 246: Mercy and the Mystery of Sin (2025)5052063b-168d-457a-b172-7ff361d427f8Wed, 03 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBurger Blessings"What beautiful zucchini!" Mom said as she and Alex walked in their garden. "It's amazing how God makes all kinds of wonderful food grow for us, isn't it? He's so good!" Alex smiled and nodded, then looked down as his phone buzzed with a text message. "Nicholas's sister Joceyln is driving him to that new burger place down the road, and he invited me to go with them," he said. "Can I go?" Mom agreed, so Alex hurried off to join his friends.When they sat down at the restaurant with their food, Alex remembered his mom's words. If zucchini was something to be thankful for, burgers were blessings for sure! I want to thank God for the food, Alex thought. He usually prayed before meals, but he hadn't known Nicholas and Joceyln very long and didn't know if they were Christians. Will they understand? he wondered.Nicholas took a big bite of his hamburger, then looked at Alex. "Why aren't you eating?"Alex hesitated as Joceyln came to the table with napkins, then sat down and unwrapped her sandwich. He waited to see if she would bow her head. When she didn't, Alex decided to ask about it, even though he was a bit nervous. "Um, do you mind if I pray? I just want to thank God for the good food He's given us." To Alex's surprise, Nicholas and Joceyln both looked up from their burgers and smiled. "That would be great!" said Joceyln. "We completely forgot to do that." Then they all bowed their heads.When they finished, Joceyln grinned at Alex. "I'm glad you reminded us to pray. It's good to talk to God throughout the day and thank Him for all He's given us--even burgers!" "You made me think of Daniel in the Bible," said Nicholas. "He prayed to God even though the king said he'd be thrown into a lion's den if he did. He prayed during a scary time, but it's just as important to pray during good times too."Joceyln nodded. "Jesus wants us to go to Him in all situations--to thank Him in good times and look to Him for help in times of trouble." She smiled. "And now, here's something else you can thank Him for--ice cream sundaes on me!" –Margaret M. Primrose

"What beautiful zucchini!" Mom said as she and Alex walked in their garden. "It's amazing how God makes all kinds of wonderful food grow for us, isn't it? He's so good!" Alex smiled and nodded, then looked down as his phone buzzed with a text message. "Nicholas's sister Joceyln is driving him to that new burger place down the road, and he invited me to go with them," he said. "Can I go?" Mom agreed, so Alex hurried off to join his friends.When they sat down at the restaurant with their food, Alex remembered his mom's words. If zucchini was something to be thankful for, burgers were blessings for sure! I want to thank God for the food, Alex thought. He usually prayed before meals, but he hadn't known Nicholas and Joceyln very long and didn't know if they were Christians. Will they understand? he wondered.Nicholas took a big bite of his hamburger, then looked at Alex. "Why aren't you eating?"Alex hesitated as Joceyln came to the table with napkins, then sat down and unwrapped her sandwich. He waited to see if she would bow her head. When she didn't, Alex decided to ask about it, even though he was a bit nervous. "Um, do you mind if I pray? I just want to thank God for the good food He's given us." To Alex's surprise, Nicholas and Joceyln both looked up from their burgers and smiled. "That would be great!" said Joceyln. "We completely forgot to do that." Then they all bowed their heads.When they finished, Joceyln grinned at Alex. "I'm glad you reminded us to pray. It's good to talk to God throughout the day and thank Him for all He's given us--even burgers!" "You made me think of Daniel in the Bible," said Nicholas. "He prayed to God even though the king said he'd be thrown into a lion's den if he did. He prayed during a scary time, but it's just as important to pray during good times too."Joceyln nodded. "Jesus wants us to go to Him in all situations--to thank Him in good times and look to Him for help in times of trouble." She smiled. "And now, here's something else you can thank Him for--ice cream sundaes on me!" –Margaret M. Primrose

Burger Blessings14e1c0f9-b9ce-4a3c-a38d-913cb7db91a7Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Friendship Seeds Read: Galatians 6:9-10 Imani plopped down in the grass next to the garden. “I’m never talking to that girl again!” “Who? And why not?” asked Dad without looking up. He was planting a row of carrots. “Natalia—the new girl down the street. I’m tired of trying to be friends with her. I said hi to her three times, and all she did was look down. Then this morning I invited her to play kickball with some of the other neighborhood kids, but she said, ‘No, thanks,’ and quickly walked away. She’s so rude!” Imani spotted the garden hose and remembered her little patch of marigolds near her bedroom window. She began to uncoil the long green hose. “What are you doing with that?” asked Dad. “It’s pretty hot outside, so I’m going to water my flowers,” Imani replied. “Why bother?” said Dad. “The seeds aren’t growing. You planted them ten days ago, but I don’t see anything happening. They must be duds.” He fanned his face with his cap. “You’ve gotta be joking, Dad,” said Imani. “You know it takes time for seeds to grow. Just watch. Any day now flowers will be sticking their little green leaves up out of the ground.” Dad smiled. “You seem to have faith that those marigold seeds you planted will grow. Why don’t you have faith in the friendship seeds you’ve been planting?” “Friendship seeds?” asked Imani in surprise. “That’s right,” said Dad. “Each time you reach out and show kindness to Natalia, you’re planting a seed of friendship. Just like your marigolds, you can’t always see anything growing at first, but I think you should keep watering the seeds you planted. Don’t give up trying to be friends with Natalia. Be patient with her and trust Jesus to make the seeds of friendship you plant grow. Remember that He is always kind and patient with us even when we don’t respond right away, and He’ll help you be that kind of friend too.” Imani dropped the hose and turned off the water. “I’ll take care of this later,” she said. “I’m going to water my friendship seeds instead and see if Natalia wants to come over for ice cream.” –Teresa M. Beverly How about you? Do you get discouraged when your efforts to reach out to others aren’t appreciated or accepted? Do you keep on being friendly? Remember that making friends is a lot like planting seeds—it takes time for friendship to grow. Trust Jesus to help you plant friendship seeds by showing His love to others and to make the seeds you plant grow. Today's Key Verse: So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. (NLT) Galatians 6:9 Today's Key Thought: Plant seeds of friendship

Read: Galatians 6:9-10 Imani plopped down in the grass next to the garden. “I’m never talking to that girl again!” “Who? And why not?” asked Dad without looking up. He was planting a row of carrots. “Natalia—the new girl down the street. I’m tired of trying to be friends with her. I said hi to her three times, and all she did was look down. Then this morning I invited her to play kickball with some of the other neighborhood kids, but she said, ‘No, thanks,’ and quickly walked away. She’s so rude!” Imani spotted the garden hose and remembered her little patch of marigolds near her bedroom window. She began to uncoil the long green hose. “What are you doing with that?” asked Dad. “It’s pretty hot outside, so I’m going to water my flowers,” Imani replied. “Why bother?” said Dad. “The seeds aren’t growing. You planted them ten days ago, but I don’t see anything happening. They must be duds.” He fanned his face with his cap. “You’ve gotta be joking, Dad,” said Imani. “You know it takes time for seeds to grow. Just watch. Any day now flowers will be sticking their little green leaves up out of the ground.” Dad smiled. “You seem to have faith that those marigold seeds you planted will grow. Why don’t you have faith in the friendship seeds you’ve been planting?” “Friendship seeds?” asked Imani in surprise. “That’s right,” said Dad. “Each time you reach out and show kindness to Natalia, you’re planting a seed of friendship. Just like your marigolds, you can’t always see anything growing at first, but I think you should keep watering the seeds you planted. Don’t give up trying to be friends with Natalia. Be patient with her and trust Jesus to make the seeds of friendship you plant grow. Remember that He is always kind and patient with us even when we don’t respond right away, and He’ll help you be that kind of friend too.” Imani dropped the hose and turned off the water. “I’ll take care of this later,” she said. “I’m going to water my friendship seeds instead and see if Natalia wants to come over for ice cream.” –Teresa M. Beverly How about you? Do you get discouraged when your efforts to reach out to others aren’t appreciated or accepted? Do you keep on being friendly? Remember that making friends is a lot like planting seeds—it takes time for friendship to grow. Trust Jesus to help you plant friendship seeds by showing His love to others and to make the seeds you plant grow. Today's Key Verse: So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. (NLT) Galatians 6:9 Today's Key Thought: Plant seeds of friendship

Friendship Seeds ffcbcfd7-88e5-4c53-861f-be761050ca31Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2025) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2025)1cfeb4fb-f1a4-48be-a52c-aa7dd8d1d8a0Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit (2025) As we end our exploration of the virtues, we learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts perfect our virtues and increase our ability to respond to God’s guidance and inspiration. The fruits of the Holy Spirit perfect us, are signs of a life lived in the Spirit, and are “the first fruits of eternal glory,” as the Catechism tells us. Our cooperation with the Holy Spirit sustains and perfects our moral life, enabling us to live a more full and joyful life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1830-1845. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we end our exploration of the virtues, we learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts perfect our virtues and increase our ability to respond to God’s guidance and inspiration. The fruits of the Holy Spirit perfect us, are signs of a life lived in the Spirit, and are “the first fruits of eternal glory,” as the Catechism tells us. Our cooperation with the Holy Spirit sustains and perfects our moral life, enabling us to live a more full and joyful life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1830-1845. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 245: Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit (2025)789a0381-bbdf-4476-925f-ccde978d6e50Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFriendship SeedsImani plopped down in the grass next to the garden. "I'm never talking to that girl again!" "Who? And why not?" asked Dad without looking up. He was planting a row of carrots."Natalia--the new girl down the street. I'm tired of trying to be friends with her. I said hi to her three times, and all she did was look down. Then this morning I invited her to play kickball with some of the other neighborhood kids, but she said, 'No, thanks,' and quickly walked away. She's so rude!" Imani spotted the garden hose and remembered her little patch of marigolds near her bedroom window. She began to uncoil the long green hose."What are you doing with that?" asked Dad."It's pretty hot outside, so I'm going to water my flowers," Imani replied. "Why bother?" said Dad. "The seeds aren't growing. You planted them ten days ago, but I don't see anything happening. They must be duds." He fanned his face with his cap."You've gotta be joking, Dad," said Imani. "You know it takes time for seeds to grow. Just watch. Any day now flowers will be sticking their little green leaves up out of the ground." Dad smiled. "You seem to have faith that those marigold seeds you planted will grow. Why don't you have faith in the friendship seeds you've been planting?""Friendship seeds?" asked Imani in surprise."That's right," said Dad. "Each time you reach out and show kindness to Natalia, you're planting a seed of friendship. Just like your marigolds, you can't always see anything growing at first, but I think you should keep watering the seeds you planted. Don't give up trying to be friends with Natalia. Be patient with her and trust Jesus to make the seeds of friendship you plant grow. Remember that He is always kind and patient with us even when we don't respond right away, and He'll help you be that kind of friend too." Imani dropped the hose and turned off the water. "I'll take care of this later," she said. "I'm going to water my friendship seeds instead and see if Natalia wants to come over for ice cream." –Teresa M. Beverly

Imani plopped down in the grass next to the garden. "I'm never talking to that girl again!" "Who? And why not?" asked Dad without looking up. He was planting a row of carrots."Natalia--the new girl down the street. I'm tired of trying to be friends with her. I said hi to her three times, and all she did was look down. Then this morning I invited her to play kickball with some of the other neighborhood kids, but she said, 'No, thanks,' and quickly walked away. She's so rude!" Imani spotted the garden hose and remembered her little patch of marigolds near her bedroom window. She began to uncoil the long green hose."What are you doing with that?" asked Dad."It's pretty hot outside, so I'm going to water my flowers," Imani replied. "Why bother?" said Dad. "The seeds aren't growing. You planted them ten days ago, but I don't see anything happening. They must be duds." He fanned his face with his cap."You've gotta be joking, Dad," said Imani. "You know it takes time for seeds to grow. Just watch. Any day now flowers will be sticking their little green leaves up out of the ground." Dad smiled. "You seem to have faith that those marigold seeds you planted will grow. Why don't you have faith in the friendship seeds you've been planting?""Friendship seeds?" asked Imani in surprise."That's right," said Dad. "Each time you reach out and show kindness to Natalia, you're planting a seed of friendship. Just like your marigolds, you can't always see anything growing at first, but I think you should keep watering the seeds you planted. Don't give up trying to be friends with Natalia. Be patient with her and trust Jesus to make the seeds of friendship you plant grow. Remember that He is always kind and patient with us even when we don't respond right away, and He'll help you be that kind of friend too." Imani dropped the hose and turned off the water. "I'll take care of this later," she said. "I'm going to water my friendship seeds instead and see if Natalia wants to come over for ice cream." –Teresa M. Beverly

Friendship Seeds07b9a500-0ba9-4833-aad4-c4709542bc82Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWater Fasting Scientist: Surprising Link Between Fasting & Cancer! Fasting Completely Resets Your Gut Microbiome!Is fasting more powerful than any diet pill?! Dr Alan Goldhamer reveals how this simple practice burns belly fat, boosts energy, clears brain fog…and may even cure depression!  Dr. Alan Goldhamer is one of the world’s top experts on fasting, and the Founder and Director of TrueNorth Health Center, where over 25,000 people have reversed chronic illnesses through medically supervised, water-only fasting. He is also the author of books such as, ‘Can Fasting Save Your Life?’ and ‘The Pleasure Trap’.  He explains:  ⬛ How to fast without losing muscle ⬛ Why obesity is more deadly than most diseases ⬛ How to fix your body with water-only fasting ⬛ How fasting treats PCOS better than medication ⬛ Why calorie counting doesn’t work ⬛ Why the ‘pleasure trap’ is silently keeping you sick  Topics: 00:00 Intro 02:28 What Have You Spent Your Entire Life Doing? 03:50 What Type of Fasting Are You Referring To? 04:56 What Happens to the Body During Fasting? 12:06 What Is Autophagy? 15:21 Difference Between Fasting and Calorie Restriction 17:26 How Avoiding Carbs Supports Cognitive Function 18:31 Juice Fasting 20:08 Who Do You Recommend a 40-Day Water Fast To? 22:54 What Kind of Person Does a 40-Day Water Fast? 24:35 What Happens to Our Psychology During Fasting? 26:51 Can We Just Remove Processed Food Instead? 29:35 Why Would Anyone Do a Water Fast? 32:53 How Different Genders Respond to Fasting 37:45 How Many Meals Are Missed on a 40-Day Water Fast? 39:59 Do You Supplement During Water Fasts? 40:53 What to Eat After a Water Fast 42:12 Ads 44:22 Is There a Benefit for Healthy People to Fast? 48:09 Is Fasting Effective for Weight Loss? 49:43 Results from Fasting Studies 53:43 PCOS and the Menstrual Cycle During Fasting 57:04 Does Fasting Improve Other Areas of Life? 58:07 What’s the Longest Someone Can Fast For? 59:26 Safety Concerns with Water Fasts 01:00:49 Common Misconceptions About Fasting 01:02:34 Does Fasting Remove Excess Sodium? 01:04:35 How Fasting Helps Remove Toxins 01:05:45 How Fasting Affects the Nervous System 01:06:51 How Fasting Changes Taste Buds 01:08:50 Ads 01:09:51 What’s the Next Step for Curious Viewers? 01:11:51 The Biggest Lie Ruining People's Lives 01:14:56 Who Are the Patients Doing 40-Day Fasts and What Are They Struggling With? Follow Dr Alan:  Website - https://bit.ly/3VnzfYl  You can purchase Dr Alan’s book, ‘Can Fasting Save Your Life?’, here: https://amzn.to/4p2qTDi  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett   SimpliSafe - https://simplisafe.com/doac to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free. Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is fasting more powerful than any diet pill?! Dr Alan Goldhamer reveals how this simple practice burns belly fat, boosts energy, clears brain fog…and may even cure depression!  Dr. Alan Goldhamer is one of the world’s top experts on fasting, and the Founder and Director of TrueNorth Health Center, where over 25,000 people have reversed chronic illnesses through medically supervised, water-only fasting. He is also the author of books such as, ‘Can Fasting Save Your Life?’ and ‘The Pleasure Trap’.  He explains:  ⬛ How to fast without losing muscle ⬛ Why obesity is more deadly than most diseases ⬛ How to fix your body with water-only fasting ⬛ How fasting treats PCOS better than medication ⬛ Why calorie counting doesn’t work ⬛ Why the ‘pleasure trap’ is silently keeping you sick  Topics: 00:00 Intro 02:28 What Have You Spent Your Entire Life Doing? 03:50 What Type of Fasting Are You Referring To? 04:56 What Happens to the Body During Fasting? 12:06 What Is Autophagy? 15:21 Difference Between Fasting and Calorie Restriction 17:26 How Avoiding Carbs Supports Cognitive Function 18:31 Juice Fasting 20:08 Who Do You Recommend a 40-Day Water Fast To? 22:54 What Kind of Person Does a 40-Day Water Fast? 24:35 What Happens to Our Psychology During Fasting? 26:51 Can We Just Remove Processed Food Instead? 29:35 Why Would Anyone Do a Water Fast? 32:53 How Different Genders Respond to Fasting 37:45 How Many Meals Are Missed on a 40-Day Water Fast? 39:59 Do You Supplement During Water Fasts? 40:53 What to Eat After a Water Fast 42:12 Ads 44:22 Is There a Benefit for Healthy People to Fast? 48:09 Is Fasting Effective for Weight Loss? 49:43 Results from Fasting Studies 53:43 PCOS and the Menstrual Cycle During Fasting 57:04 Does Fasting Improve Other Areas of Life? 58:07 What’s the Longest Someone Can Fast For? 59:26 Safety Concerns with Water Fasts 01:00:49 Common Misconceptions About Fasting 01:02:34 Does Fasting Remove Excess Sodium? 01:04:35 How Fasting Helps Remove Toxins 01:05:45 How Fasting Affects the Nervous System 01:06:51 How Fasting Changes Taste Buds 01:08:50 Ads 01:09:51 What’s the Next Step for Curious Viewers? 01:11:51 The Biggest Lie Ruining People's Lives 01:14:56 Who Are the Patients Doing 40-Day Fasts and What Are They Struggling With? Follow Dr Alan:  Website - https://bit.ly/3VnzfYl  You can purchase Dr Alan’s book, ‘Can Fasting Save Your Life?’, here: https://amzn.to/4p2qTDi  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett   SimpliSafe - https://simplisafe.com/doac to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free. Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWater Fasting Scientist: Surprising Link Between Fasting & Cancer! Fasting Completely Resets Your Gut Microbiome!acac7e49-59d7-472a-ab20-7ee719547315Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +00004940https://216.73.216.191/allTags What God Sees Read: Psalm 51:1-10; Matthew 23:25-28 “Wow, Mom! Look at that huge caramel apple!” Zayne exclaimed when he and his mom walked into the grocery store. “Can I get it to take to school tomorrow?” “Well, a regular apple would be better for you, but that one is a beauty,” Mom said. “Okay. You can have it this time.” During class the next morning, Zayne thought about the caramel apple in his lunch bag. His mouth watered as he imagined biting into it. He was glad when lunchtime finally came. Sandwich first, Zayne told himself. Then the carrot sticks. At last he pulled out the apple. He held it up to show his friends, and one of them tried to grab it. Zayne laughed and quickly bit into it. To his great dismay, the inside of the apple was soft and brown, and it tasted horrible! He tried to just eat the caramel on the outside, but he kept getting some of the soft apple with it. When Zayne got home, he opened the refrigerator to find a snack. There in the fruit bin were several shiny red apples. He looked at them, but chose a cheese stick instead. “I don’t trust apples anymore,” he told Mom when she took one out. “The one we bought yesterday was no good. I had to throw it away.” “What a shame,” said Mom, shaking her head. “It was so pretty!” She grinned at Zayne. “But you know, it’s a good reminder of how we can be like that apple.” “We can?” asked Zayne. “How?” “People aren’t always what they appear to be,” Mom explained. “It’s pretty easy for us to hide thoughts and feelings from other people—it’s even possible for us to keep others from seeing sin we’re holding on to in our lives. But we can’t hide anything from God. He isn’t fooled by false outer appearances because He sees our hearts. Even if no one else knows about wrong things we’re doing or thinking about others, He does. And if we confess them to Jesus, He will forgive us and make us clean.” Mom cut into her apple. “You can see the inside of this apple now, and it looks great,” she told Zayne as she handed him a slice. “Have a piece.” –Karen R. Locklear How about you? Have you learned how to hide sin in your life from others? You may be able to fool other people, but you can’t fool God. The Pharisees in today’s Bible reading were able to make themselves look good to people, but Jesus saw what was in their hearts—and He sees what’s in your heart too. If there’s sin in your heart, confess it to Jesus so He can make you clean. Today's Key Verse: You [God] alone know every human heart. (CSB) 1 Kings 8:39 Today's Key Thought: God sees your heart

Read: Psalm 51:1-10; Matthew 23:25-28 “Wow, Mom! Look at that huge caramel apple!” Zayne exclaimed when he and his mom walked into the grocery store. “Can I get it to take to school tomorrow?” “Well, a regular apple would be better for you, but that one is a beauty,” Mom said. “Okay. You can have it this time.” During class the next morning, Zayne thought about the caramel apple in his lunch bag. His mouth watered as he imagined biting into it. He was glad when lunchtime finally came. Sandwich first, Zayne told himself. Then the carrot sticks. At last he pulled out the apple. He held it up to show his friends, and one of them tried to grab it. Zayne laughed and quickly bit into it. To his great dismay, the inside of the apple was soft and brown, and it tasted horrible! He tried to just eat the caramel on the outside, but he kept getting some of the soft apple with it. When Zayne got home, he opened the refrigerator to find a snack. There in the fruit bin were several shiny red apples. He looked at them, but chose a cheese stick instead. “I don’t trust apples anymore,” he told Mom when she took one out. “The one we bought yesterday was no good. I had to throw it away.” “What a shame,” said Mom, shaking her head. “It was so pretty!” She grinned at Zayne. “But you know, it’s a good reminder of how we can be like that apple.” “We can?” asked Zayne. “How?” “People aren’t always what they appear to be,” Mom explained. “It’s pretty easy for us to hide thoughts and feelings from other people—it’s even possible for us to keep others from seeing sin we’re holding on to in our lives. But we can’t hide anything from God. He isn’t fooled by false outer appearances because He sees our hearts. Even if no one else knows about wrong things we’re doing or thinking about others, He does. And if we confess them to Jesus, He will forgive us and make us clean.” Mom cut into her apple. “You can see the inside of this apple now, and it looks great,” she told Zayne as she handed him a slice. “Have a piece.” –Karen R. Locklear How about you? Have you learned how to hide sin in your life from others? You may be able to fool other people, but you can’t fool God. The Pharisees in today’s Bible reading were able to make themselves look good to people, but Jesus saw what was in their hearts—and He sees what’s in your heart too. If there’s sin in your heart, confess it to Jesus so He can make you clean. Today's Key Verse: You [God] alone know every human heart. (CSB) 1 Kings 8:39 Today's Key Thought: God sees your heart

What God Sees 5a0ee133-4925-4441-ae66-b77eb595db16Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2025)072ed9b1-7e80-4b17-8a96-414cf2ed5857Mon, 01 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: The Virtue of Charity (2025) The greatest of all the theological virtues is charity. Fr. Mike explains that charity, or love, is to love God above all things for his own sake and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This includes loving our enemies and also obeying God&#39;s commandments, two actions that are not always easy. Most importantly, today&#39;s readings remind us that true charity is not loving the Father as servants in fear or as mercenaries looking for a reward but rather as his beloved children responding to him who &quot;first loved us.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1822-1829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The greatest of all the theological virtues is charity. Fr. Mike explains that charity, or love, is to love God above all things for his own sake and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This includes loving our enemies and also obeying God&#39;s commandments, two actions that are not always easy. Most importantly, today&#39;s readings remind us that true charity is not loving the Father as servants in fear or as mercenaries looking for a reward but rather as his beloved children responding to him who &quot;first loved us.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1822-1829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 244: The Virtue of Charity (2025)327c098d-288e-459e-89cd-ba0a71c2c7acMon, 01 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat God Sees"Wow, Mom! Look at that huge caramel apple!" Zayne exclaimed when he and his mom walked into the grocery store. "Can I get it to take to school tomorrow?""Well, a regular apple would be better for you, but that one is a beauty," Mom said. "Okay. You can have it this time."During class the next morning, Zayne thought about the caramel apple in his lunch bag. His mouth watered as he imagined biting into it. He was glad when lunchtime finally came. Sandwich first, Zayne told himself. Then the carrot sticks. At last he pulled out the apple. He held it up to show his friends, and one of them tried to grab it. Zayne laughed and quickly bit into it. To his great dismay, the inside of the apple was soft and brown, and it tasted horrible! He tried to just eat the caramel on the outside, but he kept getting some of the soft apple with it.When Zayne got home, he opened the refrigerator to find a snack. There in the fruit bin were several shiny red apples. He looked at them, but chose a cheese stick instead. "I don't trust apples anymore," he told Mom when she took one out. "The one we bought yesterday was no good. I had to throw it away." "What a shame," said Mom, shaking her head. "It was so pretty!" She grinned at Zayne. "But you know, it's a good reminder of how we can be like that apple.""We can?" asked Zayne. "How?""People aren't always what they appear to be," Mom explained. "It's pretty easy for us to hide thoughts and feelings from other people--it's even possible for us to keep others from seeing sin we're holding on to in our lives. But we can't hide anything from God. He isn't fooled by false outer appearances because He sees our hearts. Even if no one else knows about wrong things we're doing or thinking about others, He does. And if we confess them to Jesus, He will forgive us and make us clean."Mom cut into her apple. "You can see the inside of this apple now, and it looks great," she told Zayne as she handed him a slice. "Have a piece." –Karen R. Locklear

"Wow, Mom! Look at that huge caramel apple!" Zayne exclaimed when he and his mom walked into the grocery store. "Can I get it to take to school tomorrow?""Well, a regular apple would be better for you, but that one is a beauty," Mom said. "Okay. You can have it this time."During class the next morning, Zayne thought about the caramel apple in his lunch bag. His mouth watered as he imagined biting into it. He was glad when lunchtime finally came. Sandwich first, Zayne told himself. Then the carrot sticks. At last he pulled out the apple. He held it up to show his friends, and one of them tried to grab it. Zayne laughed and quickly bit into it. To his great dismay, the inside of the apple was soft and brown, and it tasted horrible! He tried to just eat the caramel on the outside, but he kept getting some of the soft apple with it.When Zayne got home, he opened the refrigerator to find a snack. There in the fruit bin were several shiny red apples. He looked at them, but chose a cheese stick instead. "I don't trust apples anymore," he told Mom when she took one out. "The one we bought yesterday was no good. I had to throw it away." "What a shame," said Mom, shaking her head. "It was so pretty!" She grinned at Zayne. "But you know, it's a good reminder of how we can be like that apple.""We can?" asked Zayne. "How?""People aren't always what they appear to be," Mom explained. "It's pretty easy for us to hide thoughts and feelings from other people--it's even possible for us to keep others from seeing sin we're holding on to in our lives. But we can't hide anything from God. He isn't fooled by false outer appearances because He sees our hearts. Even if no one else knows about wrong things we're doing or thinking about others, He does. And if we confess them to Jesus, He will forgive us and make us clean."Mom cut into her apple. "You can see the inside of this apple now, and it looks great," she told Zayne as she handed him a slice. "Have a piece." –Karen R. Locklear

What God Sees42257162-219b-4106-818b-370bb738125fMon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Extraordinary Tea Read: John 15:8-11 Aunt Jan was brewing herbal tea when Leah was dropped off for a visit one Sunday afternoon. Leah happily sat down in the homey kitchen and sniffed the air. “Mmm, it smells good in here!” “Orange blossom tea—my favorite,” said Aunt Jan with a smile. She pointed to a cake on the counter. “Help yourself.” Leah got a plate from the cupboard and cut a slice of cake. Aunt Jan raised her brows. “Why so quiet today?” she asked. “You usually talk my ears off!” Leah laughed. “I was just thinking,” she said. “Well then, why not let me think with you?” said Aunt Jan. “What are we thinking about?” “The lesson we had in Sunday school today was about growing in the Lord,” Leah said. “Our teacher said we need to grow as Christians in order to become like Jesus, but I’m confused. Didn’t He change us when we put our faith in Him? I guess I don’t quite get it.” “You’re right, Leah,” said Aunt Jan. “Jesus did change us when we trusted Him to save us from sin—we changed from being dead in sin to alive in Christ. But it takes time to grow in our relationship with Him and become more like Him.” She took a sip of tea, then looked down at her cup. “It’s a lot like tea,” she said. “Tea?” Leah asked. “Yes, tea,” said Aunt Jan. “The moment a tea bag is put into hot water, it’s no longer water—it’s tea. That’s like what happens to us the moment Jesus comes into our lives. But even though Jesus saves us from sin in an instant, it takes longer for us to learn to live out His truth and love in different areas of our lives and become more like Him—just like tea grows stronger the longer the tea bag is in it. The more we learn about Jesus and depend on Him to work in our hearts, the more we grow in our relationship with Him and become more like Him.” Leah grinned. “Thanks, Aunt Jan. I think I get it now!” –Cindy Van Schalkwyk How about you? Are you growing in your relationship with Jesus? Do you spend time praying to Him and reading His Word, the Bible? Do you go to church to learn more about Him and spend time with other Christians who can encourage and support you in your faith? As you grow in your relationship with Jesus, you’ll become more like Him as He teaches you to trust Him and show His love to others. Today's Key Verse: Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (NKJV) 2 Peter 3:18 Today's Key Thought: Grow to be more like Jesus

Read: John 15:8-11 Aunt Jan was brewing herbal tea when Leah was dropped off for a visit one Sunday afternoon. Leah happily sat down in the homey kitchen and sniffed the air. “Mmm, it smells good in here!” “Orange blossom tea—my favorite,” said Aunt Jan with a smile. She pointed to a cake on the counter. “Help yourself.” Leah got a plate from the cupboard and cut a slice of cake. Aunt Jan raised her brows. “Why so quiet today?” she asked. “You usually talk my ears off!” Leah laughed. “I was just thinking,” she said. “Well then, why not let me think with you?” said Aunt Jan. “What are we thinking about?” “The lesson we had in Sunday school today was about growing in the Lord,” Leah said. “Our teacher said we need to grow as Christians in order to become like Jesus, but I’m confused. Didn’t He change us when we put our faith in Him? I guess I don’t quite get it.” “You’re right, Leah,” said Aunt Jan. “Jesus did change us when we trusted Him to save us from sin—we changed from being dead in sin to alive in Christ. But it takes time to grow in our relationship with Him and become more like Him.” She took a sip of tea, then looked down at her cup. “It’s a lot like tea,” she said. “Tea?” Leah asked. “Yes, tea,” said Aunt Jan. “The moment a tea bag is put into hot water, it’s no longer water—it’s tea. That’s like what happens to us the moment Jesus comes into our lives. But even though Jesus saves us from sin in an instant, it takes longer for us to learn to live out His truth and love in different areas of our lives and become more like Him—just like tea grows stronger the longer the tea bag is in it. The more we learn about Jesus and depend on Him to work in our hearts, the more we grow in our relationship with Him and become more like Him.” Leah grinned. “Thanks, Aunt Jan. I think I get it now!” –Cindy Van Schalkwyk How about you? Are you growing in your relationship with Jesus? Do you spend time praying to Him and reading His Word, the Bible? Do you go to church to learn more about Him and spend time with other Christians who can encourage and support you in your faith? As you grow in your relationship with Jesus, you’ll become more like Him as He teaches you to trust Him and show His love to others. Today's Key Verse: Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (NKJV) 2 Peter 3:18 Today's Key Thought: Grow to be more like Jesus

Extraordinary Tea e00a827c-988c-4cdc-b78f-20e2c6f4091fSun, 31 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2025) Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2025)8d912c93-5854-47d6-95c8-36cbb01dcafaSun, 31 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Virtue of Hope (2025) A desire for the Kingdom of heaven and eternal life is at the heart of the virtue of hope. Fr. Mike breaks down the definition of the theological virtue of hope and explains how it protects us from discouragement and selfishness. By placing our trust in Christ’s promises, we are free to love the people around us and endure all circumstances because we know that God is faithful. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1817-1821. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

A desire for the Kingdom of heaven and eternal life is at the heart of the virtue of hope. Fr. Mike breaks down the definition of the theological virtue of hope and explains how it protects us from discouragement and selfishness. By placing our trust in Christ’s promises, we are free to love the people around us and endure all circumstances because we know that God is faithful. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1817-1821. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 243: The Virtue of Hope (2025)4b64f3cd-898d-4a27-a7d8-1262f77630c8Sun, 31 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExtraordinary TeaAunt Jan was brewing herbal tea when Leah was dropped off for a visit one Sunday afternoon. Leah happily sat down in the homey kitchen and sniffed the air. "Mmm, it smells good in here!""Orange blossom tea--my favorite," said Aunt Jan with a smile. She pointed to a cake on the counter. "Help yourself."Leah got a plate from the cupboard and cut a slice of cake. Aunt Jan raised her brows. "Why so quiet today?" she asked. "You usually talk my ears off!" Leah laughed. "I was just thinking," she said."Well then, why not let me think with you?" said Aunt Jan. "What are we thinking about?""The lesson we had in Sunday school today was about growing in the Lord," Leah said. "Our teacher said we need to grow as Christians in order to become like Jesus, but I'm confused. Didn't He change us when we put our faith in Him? I guess I don't quite get it.""You're right, Leah," said Aunt Jan. "Jesus did change us when we trusted Him to save us from sin--we changed from being dead in sin to alive in Christ. But it takes time to grow in our relationship with Him and become more like Him." She took a sip of tea, then looked down at her cup. "It's a lot like tea," she said."Tea?" Leah asked. "Yes, tea," said Aunt Jan. "The moment a tea bag is put into hot water, it's no longer water--it's tea. That's like what happens to us the moment Jesus comes into our lives. But even though Jesus saves us from sin in an instant, it takes longer for us to learn to live out His truth and love in different areas of our lives and become more like Him--just like tea grows stronger the longer the tea bag is in it. The more we learn about Jesus and depend on Him to work in our hearts, the more we grow in our relationship with Him and become more like Him."Leah grinned. "Thanks, Aunt Jan. I think I get it now!"–Cindy Van Schalkwyk

Aunt Jan was brewing herbal tea when Leah was dropped off for a visit one Sunday afternoon. Leah happily sat down in the homey kitchen and sniffed the air. "Mmm, it smells good in here!""Orange blossom tea--my favorite," said Aunt Jan with a smile. She pointed to a cake on the counter. "Help yourself."Leah got a plate from the cupboard and cut a slice of cake. Aunt Jan raised her brows. "Why so quiet today?" she asked. "You usually talk my ears off!" Leah laughed. "I was just thinking," she said."Well then, why not let me think with you?" said Aunt Jan. "What are we thinking about?""The lesson we had in Sunday school today was about growing in the Lord," Leah said. "Our teacher said we need to grow as Christians in order to become like Jesus, but I'm confused. Didn't He change us when we put our faith in Him? I guess I don't quite get it.""You're right, Leah," said Aunt Jan. "Jesus did change us when we trusted Him to save us from sin--we changed from being dead in sin to alive in Christ. But it takes time to grow in our relationship with Him and become more like Him." She took a sip of tea, then looked down at her cup. "It's a lot like tea," she said."Tea?" Leah asked. "Yes, tea," said Aunt Jan. "The moment a tea bag is put into hot water, it's no longer water--it's tea. That's like what happens to us the moment Jesus comes into our lives. But even though Jesus saves us from sin in an instant, it takes longer for us to learn to live out His truth and love in different areas of our lives and become more like Him--just like tea grows stronger the longer the tea bag is in it. The more we learn about Jesus and depend on Him to work in our hearts, the more we grow in our relationship with Him and become more like Him."Leah grinned. "Thanks, Aunt Jan. I think I get it now!"–Cindy Van Schalkwyk

Extraordinary Teabc253cc6-cfd9-423b-92bd-e471497f6887Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/31/25 Freedom and Joy Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Humility is nothing other than acknowledging and living the truth. Humility is not pretending to be someone other than we are. It is neither pretending to be better nor pretending to be worse than we are. But is the freedom and the joy of living the full truth about ourselves. Mass Readings from August 31, 2025: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalm 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a Luke 14:1, 7-14

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Humility is nothing other than acknowledging and living the truth. Humility is not pretending to be someone other than we are. It is neither pretending to be better nor pretending to be worse than we are. But is the freedom and the joy of living the full truth about ourselves. Mass Readings from August 31, 2025: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalm 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a Luke 14:1, 7-14

full8/31/25 Freedom and Joyc1c85599-080e-48c9-8c13-7fc30fdc7e4dSat, 30 Aug 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGGB Question Session | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB! Guys, today is our favorite GGB QUESTION SESSION yet! Some questions we answered are: How do you find time to pray as a mom?  How do you pray for your future spouse?  Is it okay to care about physical features in the person you’re gonna marry?  How do you deal with unequally yoked friendships? Should you argue about theology with family? Hormones, periods? How to overcome lustful thoughts and impulses? How to deal with insecurities, feeling like other girls are prettier or better? How to have a relationship with Jesus through bad mental health? What part of Christian culture do you think breaks God’s heart the most? The episode begins at about 17 minutes. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA  Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off. Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at Glorify-app.com/ggb. Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB. Jolie Skin Co. A filtered shower head that reduces impurities to give you healthier skin and hair. Get free shipping at JolieSkinCo.com/GGB. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu. WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB! Guys, today is our favorite GGB QUESTION SESSION yet! Some questions we answered are: How do you find time to pray as a mom?  How do you pray for your future spouse?  Is it okay to care about physical features in the person you’re gonna marry?  How do you deal with unequally yoked friendships? Should you argue about theology with family? Hormones, periods? How to overcome lustful thoughts and impulses? How to deal with insecurities, feeling like other girls are prettier or better? How to have a relationship with Jesus through bad mental health? What part of Christian culture do you think breaks God’s heart the most? The episode begins at about 17 minutes. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA  Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off. Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at Glorify-app.com/ggb. Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at OliveandJune.com/GGB. Jolie Skin Co. A filtered shower head that reduces impurities to give you healthier skin and hair. Get free shipping at JolieSkinCo.com/GGB. Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu. WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullGGB Question Session | Girls Gone Biblef49c45c0-c5e7-42bd-af67-8ec975dee0c6Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:20:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Forgiving Once Again Read: Matthew 18:21-35 It was starting to rain. Daisy hated being out in the rain. But she had gotten into a big fight with her older sister before heading outside to walk the dog. They had yelled at each other and called each other names, and she wasn’t ready to go back to the house and face her. Daisy didn’t know what she was going to say when she did. So she kept walking down the sidewalk. Her dog, Oscar, was getting wet too, but he didn’t seem to mind. The further she got from home, the heavier the rain came down. Daisy was getting soaked now and wondered if it had been a good idea to stay out so long. What if she got sick? She’d better turn around and go home. Daisy tugged on Oscar’s leash and got him to jog with her back to the house. “Where were you?” her sister Violet asked as soon as she stepped through the door. Was her sister still angry with her? Daisy bit her bottom lip. “We were walking.” “You’re soaking wet.” Violet frowned. “Go take a bath and warm up. I’ll deal with Oscar.” Daisy handed her the dog’s leash and hurried to do as she was told. After a nice warm shower, Daisy dressed in some dry clothes and made her way to the kitchen, where she could hear her sister moving about. “Here.” Violet set a steaming mug in front of her. “I made you hot chocolate.” “Thanks.” Daisy put her hands around the mug but didn’t sip yet. “You’re not mad anymore?” “No.” Violet sighed. “I’m sorry. We always fight, and then when something happens like you go wandering out in the rain, I regret everything I said.” “I regret everything I said too,” Daisy said. “I hate fighting with you.” Violet nodded. “At least we can say we’re sorry and forgive each other. And God forgives us too.” “No matter how many times we fight,” Daisy said. “Or what we do.” Violet smiled. “We can always forgive each other and count on God’s forgiveness so that we can start over again.” –Bethany Acker How about you? Do you often get into fights with your siblings or friends? Do you sometimes worry that things have gone too far? Or do you always come back and forgive each other, time after time? God forgives us again and again for the wrong things we do, and that’s how He wants us to forgive others. When you say unkind things to others, tell them you’re sorry, and trust God to help you forgive them for the hurtful words they said to you. Today's Key Verse: For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. (NIV) Matthew 6:14 Today's Key Thought: Forgive again and again

Read: Matthew 18:21-35 It was starting to rain. Daisy hated being out in the rain. But she had gotten into a big fight with her older sister before heading outside to walk the dog. They had yelled at each other and called each other names, and she wasn’t ready to go back to the house and face her. Daisy didn’t know what she was going to say when she did. So she kept walking down the sidewalk. Her dog, Oscar, was getting wet too, but he didn’t seem to mind. The further she got from home, the heavier the rain came down. Daisy was getting soaked now and wondered if it had been a good idea to stay out so long. What if she got sick? She’d better turn around and go home. Daisy tugged on Oscar’s leash and got him to jog with her back to the house. “Where were you?” her sister Violet asked as soon as she stepped through the door. Was her sister still angry with her? Daisy bit her bottom lip. “We were walking.” “You’re soaking wet.” Violet frowned. “Go take a bath and warm up. I’ll deal with Oscar.” Daisy handed her the dog’s leash and hurried to do as she was told. After a nice warm shower, Daisy dressed in some dry clothes and made her way to the kitchen, where she could hear her sister moving about. “Here.” Violet set a steaming mug in front of her. “I made you hot chocolate.” “Thanks.” Daisy put her hands around the mug but didn’t sip yet. “You’re not mad anymore?” “No.” Violet sighed. “I’m sorry. We always fight, and then when something happens like you go wandering out in the rain, I regret everything I said.” “I regret everything I said too,” Daisy said. “I hate fighting with you.” Violet nodded. “At least we can say we’re sorry and forgive each other. And God forgives us too.” “No matter how many times we fight,” Daisy said. “Or what we do.” Violet smiled. “We can always forgive each other and count on God’s forgiveness so that we can start over again.” –Bethany Acker How about you? Do you often get into fights with your siblings or friends? Do you sometimes worry that things have gone too far? Or do you always come back and forgive each other, time after time? God forgives us again and again for the wrong things we do, and that’s how He wants us to forgive others. When you say unkind things to others, tell them you’re sorry, and trust God to help you forgive them for the hurtful words they said to you. Today's Key Verse: For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. (NIV) Matthew 6:14 Today's Key Thought: Forgive again and again

Forgiving Once Again 9cee6968-50ae-4569-8821-a8da3e0d1af7Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2025) Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2025)739eef65-115a-4611-b3d8-c583c2e267efSat, 30 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Virtue of Faith (2025) The origin, motive, and object of the theological virtues are God himself. Today, we dive into the theological virtues, beginning with the virtue of Faith. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning and purpose of the virtue of Faith and emphasizes that Faith is deeply rooted in trust in God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that Faith should be lived out along with Hope, and Love, and also professed to those who do know yet know God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1812-1816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The origin, motive, and object of the theological virtues are God himself. Today, we dive into the theological virtues, beginning with the virtue of Faith. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning and purpose of the virtue of Faith and emphasizes that Faith is deeply rooted in trust in God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that Faith should be lived out along with Hope, and Love, and also professed to those who do know yet know God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1812-1816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 242: The Virtue of Faith (2025)df4f722f-c176-4641-8786-795cc0d76d85Sat, 30 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsForgiving Once AgainIt was starting to rain. Daisy hated being out in the rain. But she had gotten into a big fight with her older sister before heading outside to walk the dog. They had yelled at each other and called each other names, and she wasn't ready to go back to the house and face her. Daisy didn't know what she was going to say when she did.So she kept walking down the sidewalk. Her dog, Oscar, was getting wet too, but he didn't seem to mind.The further she got from home, the heavier the rain came down. Daisy was getting soaked now and wondered if it had been a good idea to stay out so long. What if she got sick? She'd better turn around and go home.Daisy tugged on Oscar's leash and got him to jog with her back to the house."Where were you?" her sister Violet asked as soon as she stepped through the door. Was her sister still angry with her? Daisy bit her bottom lip. "We were walking.""You're soaking wet." Violet frowned. "Go take a bath and warm up. I'll deal with Oscar."Daisy handed her the dog's leash and hurried to do as she was told.After a nice warm shower, Daisy dressed in some dry clothes and made her way to the kitchen, where she could hear her sister moving about."Here." Violet set a steaming mug in front of her. "I made you hot chocolate.""Thanks." Daisy put her hands around the mug but didn't sip yet. "You're not mad anymore?""No." Violet sighed. "I'm sorry. We always fight, and then when something happens like you go wandering out in the rain, I regret everything I said.""I regret everything I said too," Daisy said. "I hate fighting with you."Violet nodded. "At least we can say we're sorry and forgive each other. And God forgives us too.""No matter how many times we fight," Daisy said."Or what we do." Violet smiled. "We can always forgive each other and count on God's forgiveness so that we can start over again." –Bethany Acker

It was starting to rain. Daisy hated being out in the rain. But she had gotten into a big fight with her older sister before heading outside to walk the dog. They had yelled at each other and called each other names, and she wasn't ready to go back to the house and face her. Daisy didn't know what she was going to say when she did.So she kept walking down the sidewalk. Her dog, Oscar, was getting wet too, but he didn't seem to mind.The further she got from home, the heavier the rain came down. Daisy was getting soaked now and wondered if it had been a good idea to stay out so long. What if she got sick? She'd better turn around and go home.Daisy tugged on Oscar's leash and got him to jog with her back to the house."Where were you?" her sister Violet asked as soon as she stepped through the door. Was her sister still angry with her? Daisy bit her bottom lip. "We were walking.""You're soaking wet." Violet frowned. "Go take a bath and warm up. I'll deal with Oscar."Daisy handed her the dog's leash and hurried to do as she was told.After a nice warm shower, Daisy dressed in some dry clothes and made her way to the kitchen, where she could hear her sister moving about."Here." Violet set a steaming mug in front of her. "I made you hot chocolate.""Thanks." Daisy put her hands around the mug but didn't sip yet. "You're not mad anymore?""No." Violet sighed. "I'm sorry. We always fight, and then when something happens like you go wandering out in the rain, I regret everything I said.""I regret everything I said too," Daisy said. "I hate fighting with you."Violet nodded. "At least we can say we're sorry and forgive each other. And God forgives us too.""No matter how many times we fight," Daisy said."Or what we do." Violet smiled. "We can always forgive each other and count on God's forgiveness so that we can start over again." –Bethany Acker

Forgiving Once Again4f0bda93-e489-4bdf-88f9-43005ba85eb9Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsreading the book of EcclesiastesHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the entire book of Ecclesiastes. Ecclesiastes is full of wisdom and reminds us that apart from God, we have nothing. Whether you have already read it or maybe you have been meaning to, we encourage you to sit with God as we open His word together. "Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end." Ecclesiastes 3:11 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the entire book of Ecclesiastes. Ecclesiastes is full of wisdom and reminds us that apart from God, we have nothing. Whether you have already read it or maybe you have been meaning to, we encourage you to sit with God as we open His word together. "Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end." Ecclesiastes 3:11 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullreading the book of Ecclesiastes46f71d41-7a9e-4d39-ae96-3a62946f0d6dFri, 29 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +00002289https://216.73.216.191/allTagsreading the book of EcclesiastesHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the entire book of Ecclesiastes. Ecclesiastes is full of wisdom and reminds us that apart from God, we have nothing. Whether you have already read it or maybe you have been meaning to, we encourage you to sit with God as we open His word together. "Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end." Ecclesiastes 3:11 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the entire book of Ecclesiastes. Ecclesiastes is full of wisdom and reminds us that apart from God, we have nothing. Whether you have already read it or maybe you have been meaning to, we encourage you to sit with God as we open His word together. "Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end." Ecclesiastes 3:11 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullreading the book of Ecclesiastes569aedba-7748-4adb-b408-d63c6864f639Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: 6 Daily Habits That Expose Your Fake Values - Deepak ChopraDr Deepak Chopra is a world-renowned expert in mind-body medicine, a best-selling author, and a global leader in the field of personal transformation. With over 85 books to his name, Deepak's work has revolutionised the way we approach wellness and consciousness.  In today’s moment’s episode, Deepak Chopra reveals six daily habits that can radically transform your life. He also explores the profound impact of awareness, explaining how shifting your consciousness can help you break free from the cycle of stress and rediscover your true, authentic self. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/I2VIcxLycWb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/EyaS6APycWb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Deepak Chopra is a world-renowned expert in mind-body medicine, a best-selling author, and a global leader in the field of personal transformation. With over 85 books to his name, Deepak's work has revolutionised the way we approach wellness and consciousness.  In today’s moment’s episode, Deepak Chopra reveals six daily habits that can radically transform your life. He also explores the profound impact of awareness, explaining how shifting your consciousness can help you break free from the cycle of stress and rediscover your true, authentic self. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/I2VIcxLycWb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/EyaS6APycWb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: 6 Daily Habits That Expose Your Fake Values - Deepak Chopra4c48972e-19c5-46e3-8f0c-20c378d1553bFri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +00001363https://216.73.216.191/allTags Hospital Stay Read: Acts 3:18-21; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Marilyn gazed at her dad as he dozed in the hospital bed. She hated the atrocious yellow hospital gown and the tubes that went into his chest. He was supposed to be strong, but here he just looked tired and weary. “How much longer will he be here?” Marilyn asked Mom hesitantly. She desperately wanted Dad home. A deep sigh came from her mom. She rubbed her forehead. “I don’t know, honey. The doctor is unsure.” Marilyn bit her lip. “Doesn’t God want Dad to be healed?” Mom took Marilyn’s hand in her own, and Marilyn leaned into the warm touch in the otherwise cold and bare room. “God loves us and your dad so much, Marilyn—more than we could ever comprehend. He doesn’t want us to be sick or suffer. God is good, and He hates our pain, but He allows it in our lives for reasons we don’t fully understand.” “I hate it too.” Marilyn glanced at Dad again as he slept. Mom squeezed her hand. “Every day I ask God, ‘Why is there sickness?’” Marilyn felt assured knowing Mom asked the same big questions she did. “The world isn’t supposed to be this way,” Mom said. “Even though we humans messed it up with our sin, God is at work every single day to make it whole again. That work is called restoration.” “And He’s doing this now?” Mom nodded. “It started in the first book of the Bible when God promised to bless His people and guide them when they were lost. Then Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again so our relationship with God could be restored. Jesus also healed and fed people, giving us a glimpse of God’s plan for eternal restoration. Today I see His restoration in the gifts He’s given people and the ways they use them to help others—like the doctors caring for your dad. And one day, God promises to bring complete and total restoration. There will be no more sickness and no more death forever.” Dad stirred in his bed as Marilyn asked, “But what about today?” “Today I hold on to that hope knowing that God is with me, you, and Dad,” Mom said. Marilyn smiled at Dad as he slowly opened his eyes. Hope. For now, that was enough. –Zoe Brickner How about you? Have you or anyone you know ever stayed in the hospital or suffered from a sickness or disease? Have you asked God why there’s such brokenness on our planet? Take heart. He sees your pain and holds you close. He has been faithful in the past and will one day fulfill His promise to completely heal and restore all that is broken. Then there will be no more sickness, pain, or death. Today's Key Verse: So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 4:18 Today's Key Thought: God will restore the world

Read: Acts 3:18-21; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Marilyn gazed at her dad as he dozed in the hospital bed. She hated the atrocious yellow hospital gown and the tubes that went into his chest. He was supposed to be strong, but here he just looked tired and weary. “How much longer will he be here?” Marilyn asked Mom hesitantly. She desperately wanted Dad home. A deep sigh came from her mom. She rubbed her forehead. “I don’t know, honey. The doctor is unsure.” Marilyn bit her lip. “Doesn’t God want Dad to be healed?” Mom took Marilyn’s hand in her own, and Marilyn leaned into the warm touch in the otherwise cold and bare room. “God loves us and your dad so much, Marilyn—more than we could ever comprehend. He doesn’t want us to be sick or suffer. God is good, and He hates our pain, but He allows it in our lives for reasons we don’t fully understand.” “I hate it too.” Marilyn glanced at Dad again as he slept. Mom squeezed her hand. “Every day I ask God, ‘Why is there sickness?’” Marilyn felt assured knowing Mom asked the same big questions she did. “The world isn’t supposed to be this way,” Mom said. “Even though we humans messed it up with our sin, God is at work every single day to make it whole again. That work is called restoration.” “And He’s doing this now?” Mom nodded. “It started in the first book of the Bible when God promised to bless His people and guide them when they were lost. Then Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again so our relationship with God could be restored. Jesus also healed and fed people, giving us a glimpse of God’s plan for eternal restoration. Today I see His restoration in the gifts He’s given people and the ways they use them to help others—like the doctors caring for your dad. And one day, God promises to bring complete and total restoration. There will be no more sickness and no more death forever.” Dad stirred in his bed as Marilyn asked, “But what about today?” “Today I hold on to that hope knowing that God is with me, you, and Dad,” Mom said. Marilyn smiled at Dad as he slowly opened his eyes. Hope. For now, that was enough. –Zoe Brickner How about you? Have you or anyone you know ever stayed in the hospital or suffered from a sickness or disease? Have you asked God why there’s such brokenness on our planet? Take heart. He sees your pain and holds you close. He has been faithful in the past and will one day fulfill His promise to completely heal and restore all that is broken. Then there will be no more sickness, pain, or death. Today's Key Verse: So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 4:18 Today's Key Thought: God will restore the world

Hospital Stay a05ea382-6284-4e6c-b863-432b6f020e14Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2025) As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2025)e9938b2f-301d-4afa-996f-0ea37e028c0aFri, 29 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: The Cardinal Virtues (2025) A virtuous person is someone who consistently chooses the good. Fr. Mike unpacks the four human or cardinal virtues that are essential in helping us become more like Jesus: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. We learn that these four virtues make possible “ease, self-mastery, and joy in leading a morally good life.” Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1803-1811. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

A virtuous person is someone who consistently chooses the good. Fr. Mike unpacks the four human or cardinal virtues that are essential in helping us become more like Jesus: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. We learn that these four virtues make possible “ease, self-mastery, and joy in leading a morally good life.” Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1803-1811. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 241: The Cardinal Virtues (2025)0eebb630-1b7e-478f-8f8e-06ba80f1c1b4Fri, 29 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHospital StayMarilyn gazed at her dad as he dozed in the hospital bed. She hated the atrocious yellow hospital gown and the tubes that went into his chest. He was supposed to be strong, but here he just looked tired and weary. "How much longer will he be here?" Marilyn asked Mom hesitantly. She desperately wanted Dad home. A deep sigh came from her mom. She rubbed her forehead. "I don't know, honey. The doctor is unsure."Marilyn bit her lip. "Doesn't God want Dad to be healed?"Mom took Marilyn's hand in her own, and Marilyn leaned into the warm touch in the otherwise cold and bare room. "God loves us and your dad so much, Marilyn--more than we could ever comprehend. He doesn't want us to be sick or suffer. God is good, and He hates our pain, but He allows it in our lives for reasons we don't fully understand.""I hate it too." Marilyn glanced at Dad again as he slept.Mom squeezed her hand. "Every day I ask God, 'Why is there sickness?'" Marilyn felt assured knowing Mom asked the same big questions she did. "The world isn't supposed to be this way," Mom said. "Even though we humans messed it up with our sin, God is at work every single day to make it whole again. That work is called restoration.""And He's doing this now?" Mom nodded. "It started in the first book of the Bible when God promised to bless His people and guide them when they were lost. Then Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again so our relationship with God could be restored. Jesus also healed and fed people, giving us a glimpse of God's plan for eternal restoration. Today I see His restoration in the gifts He's given people and the ways they use them to help others--like the doctors caring for your dad. And one day, God promises to bring complete and total restoration. There will be no more sickness and no more death forever."Dad stirred in his bed as Marilyn asked, "But what about today?""Today I hold on to that hope knowing that God is with me, you, and Dad," Mom said.Marilyn smiled at Dad as he slowly opened his eyes. Hope. For now, that was enough. –Zoe Brickner

Marilyn gazed at her dad as he dozed in the hospital bed. She hated the atrocious yellow hospital gown and the tubes that went into his chest. He was supposed to be strong, but here he just looked tired and weary. "How much longer will he be here?" Marilyn asked Mom hesitantly. She desperately wanted Dad home. A deep sigh came from her mom. She rubbed her forehead. "I don't know, honey. The doctor is unsure."Marilyn bit her lip. "Doesn't God want Dad to be healed?"Mom took Marilyn's hand in her own, and Marilyn leaned into the warm touch in the otherwise cold and bare room. "God loves us and your dad so much, Marilyn--more than we could ever comprehend. He doesn't want us to be sick or suffer. God is good, and He hates our pain, but He allows it in our lives for reasons we don't fully understand.""I hate it too." Marilyn glanced at Dad again as he slept.Mom squeezed her hand. "Every day I ask God, 'Why is there sickness?'" Marilyn felt assured knowing Mom asked the same big questions she did. "The world isn't supposed to be this way," Mom said. "Even though we humans messed it up with our sin, God is at work every single day to make it whole again. That work is called restoration.""And He's doing this now?" Mom nodded. "It started in the first book of the Bible when God promised to bless His people and guide them when they were lost. Then Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again so our relationship with God could be restored. Jesus also healed and fed people, giving us a glimpse of God's plan for eternal restoration. Today I see His restoration in the gifts He's given people and the ways they use them to help others--like the doctors caring for your dad. And one day, God promises to bring complete and total restoration. There will be no more sickness and no more death forever."Dad stirred in his bed as Marilyn asked, "But what about today?""Today I hold on to that hope knowing that God is with me, you, and Dad," Mom said.Marilyn smiled at Dad as he slowly opened his eyes. Hope. For now, that was enough. –Zoe Brickner

Hospital Stay64bed26f-a124-4146-8456-f1497af606beFri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Reacts to His First Video Ever It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 10 years since Fr. Mike first appeared on Ascension Presents! From day one, his wisdom, humor, and joy have inspired countless people on their faith journey. Whether you’ve been here since the very beginning or just discovered our channel, come join us as Fr. Mike takes a trip down memory lane, reacting to his very first Ascension Presents video!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 10 years since Fr. Mike first appeared on Ascension Presents! From day one, his wisdom, humor, and joy have inspired countless people on their faith journey. Whether you’ve been here since the very beginning or just discovered our channel, come join us as Fr. Mike takes a trip down memory lane, reacting to his very first Ascension Presents video!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Reacts to His First Video Everc47455ba-800f-4259-93ed-353283767e4aThu, 28 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow a Lawyer Heard God’s Voice and It Changed EverythingHe was a successful trial lawyer, fighting every day in the courtroom and climbing the ladder of prestige, until God spoke two simple words to him: “Just leave.” God also spoke to his wife as well! In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen sits down with Mike Pacer to uncover the No. 1 lesson every husband needs to hear. From leaving behind worldly success, to praying daily for his wife, to finding strength in weakness, Mike shares the raw story of how a man becomes more than a provider. His lived experience is a lesson for us all. And it will change the way you listen to God, the way you love your wife, and the way you lead your family. Find Out More from Mike Pacer Books by Mike Pacer Prayers for Catholic Men Mercy and Hope⁠ The Three Comings of Christ - Daily Meditations for Advent 5 Stones weare5stones.com Get Devin’s new book The Rule — use coupon code Gentleman20 for 20% off - https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ 🟢 Support The Catholic Gentleman and join 100s of men united in changing themselves and changing the world. Whatever your struggle, whatever your need, there is something for you: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was a successful trial lawyer, fighting every day in the courtroom and climbing the ladder of prestige, until God spoke two simple words to him: “Just leave.” God also spoke to his wife as well! In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen sits down with Mike Pacer to uncover the No. 1 lesson every husband needs to hear. From leaving behind worldly success, to praying daily for his wife, to finding strength in weakness, Mike shares the raw story of how a man becomes more than a provider. His lived experience is a lesson for us all. And it will change the way you listen to God, the way you love your wife, and the way you lead your family. Find Out More from Mike Pacer Books by Mike Pacer Prayers for Catholic Men Mercy and Hope⁠ The Three Comings of Christ - Daily Meditations for Advent 5 Stones weare5stones.com Get Devin’s new book The Rule — use coupon code Gentleman20 for 20% off - https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ 🟢 Support The Catholic Gentleman and join 100s of men united in changing themselves and changing the world. Whatever your struggle, whatever your need, there is something for you: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow a Lawyer Heard God’s Voice and It Changed Everything1647e7ff-3738-4c18-80b0-65625ee3510bThu, 28 Aug 2025 10:05:00 +00003691https://216.73.216.191/allTags#934 - Luke 10:25-37 – The Good SamaritanThis episode is part 24 in a study of the gospel of Luke. A teacher of the law asks Jesus to clarify who we really have to love when the law says to love our neighbor as ourselves. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 24 in a study of the gospel of Luke. A teacher of the law asks Jesus to clarify who we really have to love when the law says to love our neighbor as ourselves. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#934 - Luke 10:25-37 – The Good Samaritana63e0711-e2e5-4d34-bcfc-89fe1d80f0b2Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000846https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFormer CIA Spies: "The CIA Tried To Ban This Story!" We're Leaving The US by 2030!Ex-CIA spies Andrew and Jihi Bustamante expose the TOP SECRET mission the CIA don’t want you to hear on uncovering a traitor, and the spy hacks that could change your life.  Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA officer who spent 7 years in covert operations. He co-founded 'EverydaySpy', an online platform where he teaches practical spy skills for everyday life, with his wife Jihi: a former CIA targeting officer. Together, they co-authored the upcoming memoir, ‘Shadow Cell: An Insider Account of America’s New Spy War’.  They explain: ⬛ How the CIA tried to bury this story for 3 years  ⬛ Why Andrew and Jihi are leaving the US by 2030 ⬛ How the CIA creates fake businesses to spy on you ⬛ The secret CIA hack for fear and anxiety  ⬛ Why the Epstein case was the perfect cover up 00:00 Intro 03:16 The CIA Has Declassified My Undercover Story 05:21 Why Didn't the CIA Want Your Story Public? 06:39 What the Book Reveals About the CIA 06:59 How I Became a CIA Spy 08:00 Does the CIA Allow Relationships Between Spies? 10:31 Your Job Was to Identify People to Capture or Kill 12:07 How Did They Work as a Tandem Couple? 13:49 Where Does the Story Begin? 15:54 The Mission to Find the Mole Who Infiltrated the CIA 24:17 We Were Risking Our Lives Taking This Job 32:02 Did You Have to Change Your Identity? 32:56 What Was Your Undercover Job? 36:21 CIA Involvement in Illegal Activities 37:28 Using Terrorist Tactics 41:45 What Was Your First Mission? 44:27 When Did You Feel Most at Risk? 46:04 How Did They Find Out You Were a CIA Spy? 1:00:33 Planning My Escape 1:10:31 The CIA and Military Black Budget 1:12:05 Was TikTok Started as a Spy Platform? 1:16:30 Privacy Is Not Real 1:20:24 The Jeffrey Epstein Case 1:31:51 CIA Techniques for Anxiety and Self-Doubt 1:37:51 CIA Training During Interrogations 1:45:09 Why Did You Leave the CIA? 1:50:06 How the Mole Got Caught 1:58:02 How My Worldview Changed After Joining the CIA 2:00:19 Why We Want to Leave the U.S. by 2026 2:04:36 How CIA Tactics Changed After 9/11 2:13:49 America Is Changing 2:18:11 Should We Be Scared of Where We’re Headed? 2:23:22 Are We Heading Toward an Economic Collapse? Follow Andrew and Jihi: Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/44p4fvq  Follow Andy on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante  Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/  Support Andy's sponsor Axolt Brain: https://axoltbrain.com/andy  Listen to the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast  You can read Andrew and Jihi’s CIA book ‘Shadow Cell’, here: https://geni.us/ShadowCellBook  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store/ for your 30-day free trial Netflix - http://netflix.com/title/81725526  KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ex-CIA spies Andrew and Jihi Bustamante expose the TOP SECRET mission the CIA don’t want you to hear on uncovering a traitor, and the spy hacks that could change your life.  Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA officer who spent 7 years in covert operations. He co-founded 'EverydaySpy', an online platform where he teaches practical spy skills for everyday life, with his wife Jihi: a former CIA targeting officer. Together, they co-authored the upcoming memoir, ‘Shadow Cell: An Insider Account of America’s New Spy War’.  They explain: ⬛ How the CIA tried to bury this story for 3 years  ⬛ Why Andrew and Jihi are leaving the US by 2030 ⬛ How the CIA creates fake businesses to spy on you ⬛ The secret CIA hack for fear and anxiety  ⬛ Why the Epstein case was the perfect cover up 00:00 Intro 03:16 The CIA Has Declassified My Undercover Story 05:21 Why Didn't the CIA Want Your Story Public? 06:39 What the Book Reveals About the CIA 06:59 How I Became a CIA Spy 08:00 Does the CIA Allow Relationships Between Spies? 10:31 Your Job Was to Identify People to Capture or Kill 12:07 How Did They Work as a Tandem Couple? 13:49 Where Does the Story Begin? 15:54 The Mission to Find the Mole Who Infiltrated the CIA 24:17 We Were Risking Our Lives Taking This Job 32:02 Did You Have to Change Your Identity? 32:56 What Was Your Undercover Job? 36:21 CIA Involvement in Illegal Activities 37:28 Using Terrorist Tactics 41:45 What Was Your First Mission? 44:27 When Did You Feel Most at Risk? 46:04 How Did They Find Out You Were a CIA Spy? 1:00:33 Planning My Escape 1:10:31 The CIA and Military Black Budget 1:12:05 Was TikTok Started as a Spy Platform? 1:16:30 Privacy Is Not Real 1:20:24 The Jeffrey Epstein Case 1:31:51 CIA Techniques for Anxiety and Self-Doubt 1:37:51 CIA Training During Interrogations 1:45:09 Why Did You Leave the CIA? 1:50:06 How the Mole Got Caught 1:58:02 How My Worldview Changed After Joining the CIA 2:00:19 Why We Want to Leave the U.S. by 2026 2:04:36 How CIA Tactics Changed After 9/11 2:13:49 America Is Changing 2:18:11 Should We Be Scared of Where We’re Headed? 2:23:22 Are We Heading Toward an Economic Collapse? Follow Andrew and Jihi: Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/44p4fvq  Follow Andy on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante  Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/  Support Andy's sponsor Axolt Brain: https://axoltbrain.com/andy  Listen to the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast  You can read Andrew and Jihi’s CIA book ‘Shadow Cell’, here: https://geni.us/ShadowCellBook  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store/ for your 30-day free trial Netflix - http://netflix.com/title/81725526  KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFormer CIA Spies: "The CIA Tried To Ban This Story!" We're Leaving The US by 2030!450ec114-269f-4d6e-9d56-2e8cb24720e6Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +00009314https://216.73.216.191/allTags New Again Read: Psalm 51:1-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17 Cassian pointed to a row of cars on display at the automobile museum. “Don’t these old cars look funny, Grandpa?” Grandpa smiled. “Well, they look a bit funny to us now, but they were pretty fancy in their day.” He pointed to one of the cars. “My grandfather drove a car like that when he was a young man. It came in any color you wanted, as long as what you wanted was black.” Cassian laughed. “Did you get to ride around in it when you were a kid?” “No,” said Grandpa. “It was long gone by then. I just saw it in a picture.” “Some of these old cars look brand new!” Cassian said, peering through the window of one of them. “This one doesn’t look like it’s ever been out on the road.” “Oh, but it has,” said Grandpa. “It’s very old and must have traveled many miles, but it’s been restored.” “Restored?” asked Cassian. “That means it’s been fixed up so it looks just like it did when it was new, right?” Grandpa nodded. “Worn-out parts have been replaced, and the car’s been repainted with shiny new paint. It’s just like it’s brand new again.” He stooped down to get a closer look at the car’s shiny wheels. “It’s kind of like what Jesus does for us when we confess our sins to Him. He forgives us and makes us clean again. The Bible says He restores our souls. It’s like He refreshes us and makes us brand new.” “When an old car is restored, it must look way different than it did when it was worn out,” said Cassian. “But Jesus doesn’t make us look different.” “Well, I’m not so sure about that,” said Grandpa. “He changes our spirit and soul and attitude, and I think that can make us look different too. We’re able to have a better outlook on life and care deeply for others because we know our sins have been forgiven and we belong to Him. And that often puts a smile on our faces instead of a scowl. Don’t you think?” Cassian thought about it. “Yeah,” he said. “I guess so!” –Sam L. Sullivan How about you? Are you feeling worn out by sin in your life? Do you need to be restored? Even though Jesus saves us and makes us new people the moment we put our faith in Him, we need His ongoing forgiveness and restoration in our lives. When you confess your wrongs to Jesus, He will restore you and leave you feeling brand new! When you feel refreshed and clean again, let it show so others can see what Jesus has done for you. Today's Key Verse: He [God] restores my soul. (NKJV) Psalm 23:3 Today's Key Thought: God forgives sin and restores us

Read: Psalm 51:1-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17 Cassian pointed to a row of cars on display at the automobile museum. “Don’t these old cars look funny, Grandpa?” Grandpa smiled. “Well, they look a bit funny to us now, but they were pretty fancy in their day.” He pointed to one of the cars. “My grandfather drove a car like that when he was a young man. It came in any color you wanted, as long as what you wanted was black.” Cassian laughed. “Did you get to ride around in it when you were a kid?” “No,” said Grandpa. “It was long gone by then. I just saw it in a picture.” “Some of these old cars look brand new!” Cassian said, peering through the window of one of them. “This one doesn’t look like it’s ever been out on the road.” “Oh, but it has,” said Grandpa. “It’s very old and must have traveled many miles, but it’s been restored.” “Restored?” asked Cassian. “That means it’s been fixed up so it looks just like it did when it was new, right?” Grandpa nodded. “Worn-out parts have been replaced, and the car’s been repainted with shiny new paint. It’s just like it’s brand new again.” He stooped down to get a closer look at the car’s shiny wheels. “It’s kind of like what Jesus does for us when we confess our sins to Him. He forgives us and makes us clean again. The Bible says He restores our souls. It’s like He refreshes us and makes us brand new.” “When an old car is restored, it must look way different than it did when it was worn out,” said Cassian. “But Jesus doesn’t make us look different.” “Well, I’m not so sure about that,” said Grandpa. “He changes our spirit and soul and attitude, and I think that can make us look different too. We’re able to have a better outlook on life and care deeply for others because we know our sins have been forgiven and we belong to Him. And that often puts a smile on our faces instead of a scowl. Don’t you think?” Cassian thought about it. “Yeah,” he said. “I guess so!” –Sam L. Sullivan How about you? Are you feeling worn out by sin in your life? Do you need to be restored? Even though Jesus saves us and makes us new people the moment we put our faith in Him, we need His ongoing forgiveness and restoration in our lives. When you confess your wrongs to Jesus, He will restore you and leave you feeling brand new! When you feel refreshed and clean again, let it show so others can see what Jesus has done for you. Today's Key Verse: He [God] restores my soul. (NKJV) Psalm 23:3 Today's Key Thought: God forgives sin and restores us

New Again 89229549-0d9c-41a2-93e0-be1d69f1a7fcThu, 28 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Remaining Humble (2025) Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 240: Remaining Humble (2025)46afc4f9-106a-4470-877f-39f47b26baa4Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Erroneous Judgment of Conscience (2025) It is possible for our moral conscience to remain in ignorance for a variety of reasons. Fr. Mike delves into the sources of errors of judgment in moral conduct and how habitual sin blinds our conscience. As we wrap up this article, Fr. Mike reminds us that a well-formed conscience sets us free and gives us the power to do what we ought. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1790-1802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

It is possible for our moral conscience to remain in ignorance for a variety of reasons. Fr. Mike delves into the sources of errors of judgment in moral conduct and how habitual sin blinds our conscience. As we wrap up this article, Fr. Mike reminds us that a well-formed conscience sets us free and gives us the power to do what we ought. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1790-1802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 240: Erroneous Judgment of Conscience (2025)7951679d-eac9-42ae-96d2-b91252e82220Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNew AgainCassian pointed to a row of cars on display at the automobile museum. "Don't these old cars look funny, Grandpa?" Grandpa smiled. "Well, they look a bit funny to us now, but they were pretty fancy in their day." He pointed to one of the cars. "My grandfather drove a car like that when he was a young man. It came in any color you wanted, as long as what you wanted was black."Cassian laughed. "Did you get to ride around in it when you were a kid?" "No," said Grandpa. "It was long gone by then. I just saw it in a picture.""Some of these old cars look brand new!" Cassian said, peering through the window of one of them. "This one doesn't look like it's ever been out on the road.""Oh, but it has," said Grandpa. "It's very old and must have traveled many miles, but it's been restored.""Restored?" asked Cassian. "That means it's been fixed up so it looks just like it did when it was new, right?"Grandpa nodded. "Worn-out parts have been replaced, and the car's been repainted with shiny new paint. It's just like it's brand new again." He stooped down to get a closer look at the car's shiny wheels. "It's kind of like what Jesus does for us when we confess our sins to Him. He forgives us and makes us clean again. The Bible says He restores our souls. It's like He refreshes us and makes us brand new.""When an old car is restored, it must look way different than it did when it was worn out," said Cassian. "But Jesus doesn't make us look different.""Well, I'm not so sure about that," said Grandpa. "He changes our spirit and soul and attitude, and I think that can make us look different too. We're able to have a better outlook on life and care deeply for others because we know our sins have been forgiven and we belong to Him. And that often puts a smile on our faces instead of a scowl. Don't you think?"Cassian thought about it. "Yeah," he said. "I guess so!" –Sam L. Sullivan

Cassian pointed to a row of cars on display at the automobile museum. "Don't these old cars look funny, Grandpa?" Grandpa smiled. "Well, they look a bit funny to us now, but they were pretty fancy in their day." He pointed to one of the cars. "My grandfather drove a car like that when he was a young man. It came in any color you wanted, as long as what you wanted was black."Cassian laughed. "Did you get to ride around in it when you were a kid?" "No," said Grandpa. "It was long gone by then. I just saw it in a picture.""Some of these old cars look brand new!" Cassian said, peering through the window of one of them. "This one doesn't look like it's ever been out on the road.""Oh, but it has," said Grandpa. "It's very old and must have traveled many miles, but it's been restored.""Restored?" asked Cassian. "That means it's been fixed up so it looks just like it did when it was new, right?"Grandpa nodded. "Worn-out parts have been replaced, and the car's been repainted with shiny new paint. It's just like it's brand new again." He stooped down to get a closer look at the car's shiny wheels. "It's kind of like what Jesus does for us when we confess our sins to Him. He forgives us and makes us clean again. The Bible says He restores our souls. It's like He refreshes us and makes us brand new.""When an old car is restored, it must look way different than it did when it was worn out," said Cassian. "But Jesus doesn't make us look different.""Well, I'm not so sure about that," said Grandpa. "He changes our spirit and soul and attitude, and I think that can make us look different too. We're able to have a better outlook on life and care deeply for others because we know our sins have been forgiven and we belong to Him. And that often puts a smile on our faces instead of a scowl. Don't you think?"Cassian thought about it. "Yeah," he said. "I guess so!" –Sam L. Sullivan

New Againf74bd0a0-75b1-4ef1-a63e-b7ec531d9391Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Window Shopping Read: Titus 2:7-8, 11-14 As Jesse and his dad walked through the mall, Jesse talked about how he and some kids from church had collected cans from people around the neighborhood for a fundraising project. “When I knocked on Mr. Martin’s door, he wouldn’t give me any cans to take back to church. He said he didn’t even believe I was a Christian!” “I’m sorry to hear that,” said Dad. “That was an unkind thing for him to say. Have you said or done anything that would make him feel that way?” “I don’t think so,” Jesse answered. But then he remembered something. Maybe Mr. Martin knows I’m the one who knocked a ball through his window, he thought. I was going to tell him, but the other guys said I shouldn’t. They said he’d never know who did it. “Nothing much, anyway,” Jesse added when he noticed Dad frowning at him. Just then they arrived at a sporting goods store. Jesse pointed to a football displayed in the window. “Look! There’s the ball I want. Can we go in and see how much it costs?” “How do you know they sell that kind of football here?” Dad asked. Jesse gave his dad a questioning look. “How do I know? It’s in the window! Everybody knows the stuff you see in the window is sold in the store.” Dad nodded. “It makes sense that what we see out here is what we believe we’ll find inside. That’s how it is with people too. What they see in our actions is what they believe we’re like inside. So for someone to believe we’re Christian, they need to believe we belong to Christ—that’s where the word Christian comes from. They need to see the love He has put in our hearts flow out through our actions. And when we fail to show His love and do something hurtful, we need to admit our mistake and try to make things right.” Dad headed for the store’s entrance. “Well, let’s go inside and see if you can afford that ball.” Jesse hesitated. “Dad, wait!” he said. Then he told him about the broken window. “I’m not going to buy a football now,” Jesse said. “I need to use my money to pay Mr. Martin for that window.” –Mary Rose Pearson How about you? Do your actions show people that you belong to Jesus? Are the things you’ve said and done today things that show the love that Jesus has put in your heart? What you display on the outside should show what’s on the inside—that Jesus is in your life. Show people that you belong to Jesus by treating others the way He would. Today's Key Verse: [Jesus] gave his life to free us from every kind of sin…and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds. (NLT) Titus 2:14 Today's Key Thought: Let Jesus be seen in you

Read: Titus 2:7-8, 11-14 As Jesse and his dad walked through the mall, Jesse talked about how he and some kids from church had collected cans from people around the neighborhood for a fundraising project. “When I knocked on Mr. Martin’s door, he wouldn’t give me any cans to take back to church. He said he didn’t even believe I was a Christian!” “I’m sorry to hear that,” said Dad. “That was an unkind thing for him to say. Have you said or done anything that would make him feel that way?” “I don’t think so,” Jesse answered. But then he remembered something. Maybe Mr. Martin knows I’m the one who knocked a ball through his window, he thought. I was going to tell him, but the other guys said I shouldn’t. They said he’d never know who did it. “Nothing much, anyway,” Jesse added when he noticed Dad frowning at him. Just then they arrived at a sporting goods store. Jesse pointed to a football displayed in the window. “Look! There’s the ball I want. Can we go in and see how much it costs?” “How do you know they sell that kind of football here?” Dad asked. Jesse gave his dad a questioning look. “How do I know? It’s in the window! Everybody knows the stuff you see in the window is sold in the store.” Dad nodded. “It makes sense that what we see out here is what we believe we’ll find inside. That’s how it is with people too. What they see in our actions is what they believe we’re like inside. So for someone to believe we’re Christian, they need to believe we belong to Christ—that’s where the word Christian comes from. They need to see the love He has put in our hearts flow out through our actions. And when we fail to show His love and do something hurtful, we need to admit our mistake and try to make things right.” Dad headed for the store’s entrance. “Well, let’s go inside and see if you can afford that ball.” Jesse hesitated. “Dad, wait!” he said. Then he told him about the broken window. “I’m not going to buy a football now,” Jesse said. “I need to use my money to pay Mr. Martin for that window.” –Mary Rose Pearson How about you? Do your actions show people that you belong to Jesus? Are the things you’ve said and done today things that show the love that Jesus has put in your heart? What you display on the outside should show what’s on the inside—that Jesus is in your life. Show people that you belong to Jesus by treating others the way He would. Today's Key Verse: [Jesus] gave his life to free us from every kind of sin…and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds. (NLT) Titus 2:14 Today's Key Thought: Let Jesus be seen in you

Window Shopping 4032b1e1-e50e-420e-9850-6a32c9228b1bWed, 27 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUpdateA little update on the good news moving forward with the podcast!  I want to be transparent, say thank you, and show the kids that what I teach them each week, I actually apply to my own life! Thanks for your support, prayers, and for walking alongside this podcast so that it can continue to reach families with God's word.  ------------ If you would like to receive ad free episodes and get the weekly bonus content, go here

A little update on the good news moving forward with the podcast!  I want to be transparent, say thank you, and show the kids that what I teach them each week, I actually apply to my own life! Thanks for your support, prayers, and for walking alongside this podcast so that it can continue to reach families with God's word.  ------------ If you would like to receive ad free episodes and get the weekly bonus content, go here

fullUpdateb37b9ec8-1747-43bc-808c-22bee889d587Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000195https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2025) Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2025)32650070-d785-45de-8c4d-010626322c6dWed, 27 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: The Formation of Conscience (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack the formation of our conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that a well-formed conscience is one that is both “upright and truthful.” He also highlights the idea that a well-formed intellect is vital to having a well-formed conscience. We cannot just say something is either right or wrong, we have to understand why we think that. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1783-1789. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack the formation of our conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that a well-formed conscience is one that is both “upright and truthful.” He also highlights the idea that a well-formed intellect is vital to having a well-formed conscience. We cannot just say something is either right or wrong, we have to understand why we think that. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1783-1789. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 239: The Formation of Conscience (2025)1393c47f-d33b-44f7-8600-27d725ebd4fdWed, 27 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWindow ShoppingAs Jesse and his dad walked through the mall, Jesse talked about how he and some kids from church had collected cans from people around the neighborhood for a fundraising project. "When I knocked on Mr. Martin's door, he wouldn't give me any cans to take back to church. He said he didn't even believe I was a Christian!""I'm sorry to hear that," said Dad. "That was an unkind thing for him to say. Have you said or done anything that would make him feel that way?""I don't think so," Jesse answered. But then he remembered something. Maybe Mr. Martin knows I'm the one who knocked a ball through his window, he thought. I was going to tell him, but the other guys said I shouldn't. They said he'd never know who did it. "Nothing much, anyway," Jesse added when he noticed Dad frowning at him.Just then they arrived at a sporting goods store. Jesse pointed to a football displayed in the window. "Look! There's the ball I want. Can we go in and see how much it costs?" "How do you know they sell that kind of football here?" Dad asked.Jesse gave his dad a questioning look. "How do I know? It's in the window! Everybody knows the stuff you see in the window is sold in the store." Dad nodded. "It makes sense that what we see out here is what we believe we'll find inside. That's how it is with people too. What they see in our actions is what they believe we're like inside. So for someone to believe we're Christian, they need to believe we belong to Christ--that's where the word Christian comes from. They need to see the love He has put in our hearts flow out through our actions. And when we fail to show His love and do something hurtful, we need to admit our mistake and try to make things right." Dad headed for the store's entrance. "Well, let's go inside and see if you can afford that ball."Jesse hesitated. "Dad, wait!" he said. Then he told him about the broken window. "I'm not going to buy a football now," Jesse said. "I need to use my money to pay Mr. Martin for that window." –Mary Rose Pearson

As Jesse and his dad walked through the mall, Jesse talked about how he and some kids from church had collected cans from people around the neighborhood for a fundraising project. "When I knocked on Mr. Martin's door, he wouldn't give me any cans to take back to church. He said he didn't even believe I was a Christian!""I'm sorry to hear that," said Dad. "That was an unkind thing for him to say. Have you said or done anything that would make him feel that way?""I don't think so," Jesse answered. But then he remembered something. Maybe Mr. Martin knows I'm the one who knocked a ball through his window, he thought. I was going to tell him, but the other guys said I shouldn't. They said he'd never know who did it. "Nothing much, anyway," Jesse added when he noticed Dad frowning at him.Just then they arrived at a sporting goods store. Jesse pointed to a football displayed in the window. "Look! There's the ball I want. Can we go in and see how much it costs?" "How do you know they sell that kind of football here?" Dad asked.Jesse gave his dad a questioning look. "How do I know? It's in the window! Everybody knows the stuff you see in the window is sold in the store." Dad nodded. "It makes sense that what we see out here is what we believe we'll find inside. That's how it is with people too. What they see in our actions is what they believe we're like inside. So for someone to believe we're Christian, they need to believe we belong to Christ--that's where the word Christian comes from. They need to see the love He has put in our hearts flow out through our actions. And when we fail to show His love and do something hurtful, we need to admit our mistake and try to make things right." Dad headed for the store's entrance. "Well, let's go inside and see if you can afford that ball."Jesse hesitated. "Dad, wait!" he said. Then he told him about the broken window. "I'm not going to buy a football now," Jesse said. "I need to use my money to pay Mr. Martin for that window." –Mary Rose Pearson

Window Shoppingb023715d-05bb-4d35-a70c-008c960fc745Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Dark Glasses Read: 1 Corinthians 13:9-13; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 “We had so much fun!” Summer said when she got home after spending the afternoon at the beach with a friend. She plopped down in a chair and looked around the room. “Why is it so dark in here?” she wanted to know. Her brother laughed. “Because you’re still wearing your sunglasses,” he told her. Summer laughed too and removed the glasses. Dad smiled. “I just thought of something, Summer.” He reached for a Bible and opened it. “Put those glasses back on and come here a minute. I’d like you to read a verse for me.” Dad pointed to the verse he wanted her to read. Summer looked at the Bible. “You mean with my glasses on?” she asked, and Dad nodded. Summer held the Bible a little closer. The print wasn’t very clear, but she managed to read it. “For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” Summer stopped reading and grinned at her dad. “Seeing through dark glass describes me—it’s like me reading through sunglasses.” “It describes all of us,” said Dad. “For example, it can be hard for us to see why certain things happen in our lives. When your cousin Payson died last year, we were very upset—and even angry—weren’t we?” A sad look crossed Summer’s face, and she nodded her head. “We all had questions,” said Dad. “We wanted to know why it happened, right?” Again, Summer nodded. She still wondered. “In this life, we see the things that happen as if we were wearing dark glasses,” Dad continued. “Many things are unclear, and we wonder why God allows them to happen. But when we see Jesus face-to-face, we won’t have questions like that anymore. We’ll truly understand that His will is perfect and everything happens according to His plan. For now, we just need to remember that Jesus knows our pain because He suffered and died to save us and trust Him to work everything out for good.” Summer took her sunglasses off and looked at them. “I don’t understand why God let Payson die, but I’m glad Jesus knows how we feel and is helping us through it.” –Richard S. Maffeo How about you? Do you find it hard to trust God when you can’t see how things are going to end or why certain things happen? Jesus knows how you feel, and He promises to help you through any situation you face. You can trust Him to be with you and work everything out for good, even when you don’t understand. Today's Key Verse: For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face. (KJV) 1 Corinthians 13:12 Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus in hard times

Read: 1 Corinthians 13:9-13; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 “We had so much fun!” Summer said when she got home after spending the afternoon at the beach with a friend. She plopped down in a chair and looked around the room. “Why is it so dark in here?” she wanted to know. Her brother laughed. “Because you’re still wearing your sunglasses,” he told her. Summer laughed too and removed the glasses. Dad smiled. “I just thought of something, Summer.” He reached for a Bible and opened it. “Put those glasses back on and come here a minute. I’d like you to read a verse for me.” Dad pointed to the verse he wanted her to read. Summer looked at the Bible. “You mean with my glasses on?” she asked, and Dad nodded. Summer held the Bible a little closer. The print wasn’t very clear, but she managed to read it. “For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” Summer stopped reading and grinned at her dad. “Seeing through dark glass describes me—it’s like me reading through sunglasses.” “It describes all of us,” said Dad. “For example, it can be hard for us to see why certain things happen in our lives. When your cousin Payson died last year, we were very upset—and even angry—weren’t we?” A sad look crossed Summer’s face, and she nodded her head. “We all had questions,” said Dad. “We wanted to know why it happened, right?” Again, Summer nodded. She still wondered. “In this life, we see the things that happen as if we were wearing dark glasses,” Dad continued. “Many things are unclear, and we wonder why God allows them to happen. But when we see Jesus face-to-face, we won’t have questions like that anymore. We’ll truly understand that His will is perfect and everything happens according to His plan. For now, we just need to remember that Jesus knows our pain because He suffered and died to save us and trust Him to work everything out for good.” Summer took her sunglasses off and looked at them. “I don’t understand why God let Payson die, but I’m glad Jesus knows how we feel and is helping us through it.” –Richard S. Maffeo How about you? Do you find it hard to trust God when you can’t see how things are going to end or why certain things happen? Jesus knows how you feel, and He promises to help you through any situation you face. You can trust Him to be with you and work everything out for good, even when you don’t understand. Today's Key Verse: For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face. (KJV) 1 Corinthians 13:12 Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus in hard times

Dark Glasses fa80d80d-1151-4e7c-9c6f-772d4150006eTue, 26 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2025) Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2025)f200a700-f05b-4227-9a49-328c494ec188Tue, 26 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Our Moral Conscience (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the moral conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though our intellect has been weakened by sin, we still have some sense, our conscience, that tells us that there is a right and wrong. He also emphasizes the difference between our conscience and our passions. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1776-1782. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the moral conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though our intellect has been weakened by sin, we still have some sense, our conscience, that tells us that there is a right and wrong. He also emphasizes the difference between our conscience and our passions. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1776-1782. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 238: Our Moral Conscience (2025)cc5da8b0-dbed-4315-859b-d73eea76fd4eTue, 26 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDark Glasses"We had so much fun!" Summer said when she got home after spending the afternoon at the beach with a friend. She plopped down in a chair and looked around the room. "Why is it so dark in here?" she wanted to know. Her brother laughed. "Because you're still wearing your sunglasses," he told her. Summer laughed too and removed the glasses.Dad smiled. "I just thought of something, Summer." He reached for a Bible and opened it. "Put those glasses back on and come here a minute. I'd like you to read a verse for me." Dad pointed to the verse he wanted her to read. Summer looked at the Bible. "You mean with my glasses on?" she asked, and Dad nodded. Summer held the Bible a little closer. The print wasn't very clear, but she managed to read it. "For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." Summer stopped reading and grinned at her dad. "Seeing through dark glass describes me--it's like me reading through sunglasses.""It describes all of us," said Dad. "For example, it can be hard for us to see why certain things happen in our lives. When your cousin Payson died last year, we were very upset--and even angry--weren't we?" A sad look crossed Summer's face, and she nodded her head. "We all had questions," said Dad. "We wanted to know why it happened, right?" Again, Summer nodded. She still wondered. "In this life, we see the things that happen as if we were wearing dark glasses," Dad continued. "Many things are unclear, and we wonder why God allows them to happen. But when we see Jesus face-to-face, we won't have questions like that anymore. We'll truly understand that His will is perfect and everything happens according to His plan. For now, we just need to remember that Jesus knows our pain because He suffered and died to save us and trust Him to work everything out for good."Summer took her sunglasses off and looked at them. "I don't understand why God let Payson die, but I'm glad Jesus knows how we feel and is helping us through it." –Richard S. Maffeo

"We had so much fun!" Summer said when she got home after spending the afternoon at the beach with a friend. She plopped down in a chair and looked around the room. "Why is it so dark in here?" she wanted to know. Her brother laughed. "Because you're still wearing your sunglasses," he told her. Summer laughed too and removed the glasses.Dad smiled. "I just thought of something, Summer." He reached for a Bible and opened it. "Put those glasses back on and come here a minute. I'd like you to read a verse for me." Dad pointed to the verse he wanted her to read. Summer looked at the Bible. "You mean with my glasses on?" she asked, and Dad nodded. Summer held the Bible a little closer. The print wasn't very clear, but she managed to read it. "For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." Summer stopped reading and grinned at her dad. "Seeing through dark glass describes me--it's like me reading through sunglasses.""It describes all of us," said Dad. "For example, it can be hard for us to see why certain things happen in our lives. When your cousin Payson died last year, we were very upset--and even angry--weren't we?" A sad look crossed Summer's face, and she nodded her head. "We all had questions," said Dad. "We wanted to know why it happened, right?" Again, Summer nodded. She still wondered. "In this life, we see the things that happen as if we were wearing dark glasses," Dad continued. "Many things are unclear, and we wonder why God allows them to happen. But when we see Jesus face-to-face, we won't have questions like that anymore. We'll truly understand that His will is perfect and everything happens according to His plan. For now, we just need to remember that Jesus knows our pain because He suffered and died to save us and trust Him to work everything out for good."Summer took her sunglasses off and looked at them. "I don't understand why God let Payson die, but I'm glad Jesus knows how we feel and is helping us through it." –Richard S. Maffeo

Dark Glasses733eb973-1409-4bbd-b581-142a2d17222fTue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFat Burning Expert: The Real Reason You Can’t Lose Weight! PCOS, Menopause & Stubborn Belly FatSick and tired of fitness myths and diet lies? No.1 nutrition expert Alan Aragon answers all your burning questions, from belly fat and PCOS, to creatine, testosterone and building lean muscle…all backed by REAL science!  Alan Aragon is a leading researcher, expert, and educator in fitness nutrition with over 30 years of experience in the field. He is also a nutrition consultant for Men’s Health magazine, and author of books such as, ‘Flexible Dieting’ and ‘Girth Control: The Science of Fat Loss & Muscle Gain’.  He explains:  ⬛ How PCOS affects weight loss, and the science that could reverse it  ⬛ The 2 step method to lose weight in 8 weeks  ⬛ What creatine actually does to your body! ⬛ Why belly fat grows during menopause and how to stop it  ⬛ What really happens when you eat 300g of protein a day 00:00 Intro 02:44 Why Should the Audience Listen to You? 05:31 The Biggest Myths About Protein 09:55 How Many Meals Should We Eat for Optimal Muscle Gain? 12:00 How Much Protein Should We Consume Per Day? 16:42 Is There Any Danger in Too Much Protein? 22:08 How to Lose Weight Fast 24:12 Why Do I Gain Weight After Stopping Ozempic/Ogovi? 25:50 Does Dieting Affect Metabolism? 31:54 Best Diet for Long-Term Weight Loss 32:30 How Do I Specifically Lose Belly Fat? 33:45 Why Is Fat Loss Harder During Menopause? 38:25 HRT During Menopause 41:34 PCOS and Diet Restriction 45:14 What to Do With Irregular Menstrual Cycles 46:47 Muscle Memory 48:07 Is the Gut Microbiome Affecting My Weight Gain? 49:30 Why Do You Eat So Many Eggs? 50:58 Testosterone Levels 51:42 What Supplements Do You Take? 53:39 Creatine 57:02 Ads 57:55 Diet Breaks 1:01:25 How to Get Good at Weight Loss Maintenance 1:05:22 Diet Rebounds 1:10:46 Fasting 1:18:55 Water Fasts 1:20:04 Keto Diet 1:26:04 Gaining Muscle on the Keto Diet 1:28:15 Carnivore Diet 1:30:31 Do Vegans and Vegetarians Struggle to Gain Muscle? 1:31:18 Do Most People Get Enough Protein? 1:36:06 What’s Stopping People From Reaching Their Body Goals? 1:41:17 Your Alcohol Addiction 1:47:20 Ads 1:49:36 Artificial Sweeteners 1:51:22 The Lies We've Been Told About Sugar 1:55:05 Refined Sugar 1:57:34 How Often Should We Go to the Gym Each Week? 1:58:13 How Long Does It Take to Lose Muscle? 2:01:26 How Does Nature Impact Your Life? 2:03:06 Where Can People Find You? Follow Alan: Website - https://bit.ly/3HJBJwY  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4613ASB X - https://bit.ly/3Hrq8CS  Mentorship site - https://bit.ly/45GRZHb You can purchase Alan’s book, ‘Flexible Dieting: A Science-Based, Reality-Tested Method for Achieving and Maintaining Your Optimal Physique, Performance & Health’, here: https://amzn.to/3UG3qda  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: ⬛ Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac   ⬛ Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven  ⬛ Cadence - https://usecadence.com/ with code DIARY for an extra 15% off first subscription order. Plus month 2: a free Cadence bottle, Month 3: a free 30x sachet pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sick and tired of fitness myths and diet lies? No.1 nutrition expert Alan Aragon answers all your burning questions, from belly fat and PCOS, to creatine, testosterone and building lean muscle…all backed by REAL science!  Alan Aragon is a leading researcher, expert, and educator in fitness nutrition with over 30 years of experience in the field. He is also a nutrition consultant for Men’s Health magazine, and author of books such as, ‘Flexible Dieting’ and ‘Girth Control: The Science of Fat Loss & Muscle Gain’.  He explains:  ⬛ How PCOS affects weight loss, and the science that could reverse it  ⬛ The 2 step method to lose weight in 8 weeks  ⬛ What creatine actually does to your body! ⬛ Why belly fat grows during menopause and how to stop it  ⬛ What really happens when you eat 300g of protein a day 00:00 Intro 02:44 Why Should the Audience Listen to You? 05:31 The Biggest Myths About Protein 09:55 How Many Meals Should We Eat for Optimal Muscle Gain? 12:00 How Much Protein Should We Consume Per Day? 16:42 Is There Any Danger in Too Much Protein? 22:08 How to Lose Weight Fast 24:12 Why Do I Gain Weight After Stopping Ozempic/Ogovi? 25:50 Does Dieting Affect Metabolism? 31:54 Best Diet for Long-Term Weight Loss 32:30 How Do I Specifically Lose Belly Fat? 33:45 Why Is Fat Loss Harder During Menopause? 38:25 HRT During Menopause 41:34 PCOS and Diet Restriction 45:14 What to Do With Irregular Menstrual Cycles 46:47 Muscle Memory 48:07 Is the Gut Microbiome Affecting My Weight Gain? 49:30 Why Do You Eat So Many Eggs? 50:58 Testosterone Levels 51:42 What Supplements Do You Take? 53:39 Creatine 57:02 Ads 57:55 Diet Breaks 1:01:25 How to Get Good at Weight Loss Maintenance 1:05:22 Diet Rebounds 1:10:46 Fasting 1:18:55 Water Fasts 1:20:04 Keto Diet 1:26:04 Gaining Muscle on the Keto Diet 1:28:15 Carnivore Diet 1:30:31 Do Vegans and Vegetarians Struggle to Gain Muscle? 1:31:18 Do Most People Get Enough Protein? 1:36:06 What’s Stopping People From Reaching Their Body Goals? 1:41:17 Your Alcohol Addiction 1:47:20 Ads 1:49:36 Artificial Sweeteners 1:51:22 The Lies We've Been Told About Sugar 1:55:05 Refined Sugar 1:57:34 How Often Should We Go to the Gym Each Week? 1:58:13 How Long Does It Take to Lose Muscle? 2:01:26 How Does Nature Impact Your Life? 2:03:06 Where Can People Find You? Follow Alan: Website - https://bit.ly/3HJBJwY  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4613ASB X - https://bit.ly/3Hrq8CS  Mentorship site - https://bit.ly/45GRZHb You can purchase Alan’s book, ‘Flexible Dieting: A Science-Based, Reality-Tested Method for Achieving and Maintaining Your Optimal Physique, Performance & Health’, here: https://amzn.to/3UG3qda  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: ⬛ Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac   ⬛ Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven  ⬛ Cadence - https://usecadence.com/ with code DIARY for an extra 15% off first subscription order. Plus month 2: a free Cadence bottle, Month 3: a free 30x sachet pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFat Burning Expert: The Real Reason You Can’t Lose Weight! PCOS, Menopause & Stubborn Belly Fat54b4793a-cd15-4118-b647-75d6d908278dMon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +00007608https://216.73.216.191/allTags Otters and Beaver Dams Read: Psalms 104:24-28; 117:1-2 “I’m ahead of you, Mom!” Kenzie called as she paddled down the river in her kayak. “Kenzie, stop and look ahead of you!” Mom called back. Kenzie slowed down her kayak, noticing a bunch of branches ahead of her on the water. “What are those?” Mom moved her kayak beside Kenzie’s. “I think it’s a beaver dam. Let’s sit here for a little bit and see if anything comes out.” “Okay,” Kenzie replied. She kept her eyes on the dam as she took a sip of her water. A couple minutes later, Kenzie noticed some movement. “Look, Mom.” “It’s an otter,” Mom whispered as the pair watched the tiny animal. “Otters sometimes take over abandoned beaver dams.” “It’s so cute.” Kenzie smiled as the otter dove into the water and swam away. “God’s creation is beautiful,” Mom agreed. “I love kayaking. It gives us a chance to admire all the wonderful things God has created.” “We learned about that in Sunday school yesterday!” Kenzie exclaimed. “In Psalms, there’s a verse that says the earth is full of the creatures God made.” Mom nodded. “Another verse in Psalms says, ‘Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.’” She smiled as she looked at the beaver dam. “Both verses are great reminders that God made so many things for us, and we should take the time to admire them. One way to praise God is by admiring His creation.” “A lot of verses in Psalms tell us to praise God, don’t they?” said Kenzie. “Yes,” Mom replied. “We have so many reasons to praise God. Not only did He create the earth and all the creatures in it, He created us in His own image and sent Jesus to save us from sin and give us a relationship with Him that lasts forever. He has done so much for us, and He wants us to praise Him and enjoy the good things He’s given us.” Kenzie grabbed her paddle. “Let’s praise Him right now by admiring His creation as we race on this nice water He made for us!” she called as she began to paddle down the river. –Kimberly Brokish How about you? Do you take time to admire God’s creation? Maybe you take walks, play in the yard, or look through the windows of your bedroom. He has made so many things for us to admire and enjoy. We can see God’s power in creation and praise Him for all the things He made and for the love He has for us. What is your favorite thing that God created? Today's Key Verse: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. (NIV) Psalm 150:6 Today's Key Thought: Praise God for His creation

Read: Psalms 104:24-28; 117:1-2 “I’m ahead of you, Mom!” Kenzie called as she paddled down the river in her kayak. “Kenzie, stop and look ahead of you!” Mom called back. Kenzie slowed down her kayak, noticing a bunch of branches ahead of her on the water. “What are those?” Mom moved her kayak beside Kenzie’s. “I think it’s a beaver dam. Let’s sit here for a little bit and see if anything comes out.” “Okay,” Kenzie replied. She kept her eyes on the dam as she took a sip of her water. A couple minutes later, Kenzie noticed some movement. “Look, Mom.” “It’s an otter,” Mom whispered as the pair watched the tiny animal. “Otters sometimes take over abandoned beaver dams.” “It’s so cute.” Kenzie smiled as the otter dove into the water and swam away. “God’s creation is beautiful,” Mom agreed. “I love kayaking. It gives us a chance to admire all the wonderful things God has created.” “We learned about that in Sunday school yesterday!” Kenzie exclaimed. “In Psalms, there’s a verse that says the earth is full of the creatures God made.” Mom nodded. “Another verse in Psalms says, ‘Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.’” She smiled as she looked at the beaver dam. “Both verses are great reminders that God made so many things for us, and we should take the time to admire them. One way to praise God is by admiring His creation.” “A lot of verses in Psalms tell us to praise God, don’t they?” said Kenzie. “Yes,” Mom replied. “We have so many reasons to praise God. Not only did He create the earth and all the creatures in it, He created us in His own image and sent Jesus to save us from sin and give us a relationship with Him that lasts forever. He has done so much for us, and He wants us to praise Him and enjoy the good things He’s given us.” Kenzie grabbed her paddle. “Let’s praise Him right now by admiring His creation as we race on this nice water He made for us!” she called as she began to paddle down the river. –Kimberly Brokish How about you? Do you take time to admire God’s creation? Maybe you take walks, play in the yard, or look through the windows of your bedroom. He has made so many things for us to admire and enjoy. We can see God’s power in creation and praise Him for all the things He made and for the love He has for us. What is your favorite thing that God created? Today's Key Verse: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. (NIV) Psalm 150:6 Today's Key Thought: Praise God for His creation

Otters and Beaver Dams 3ccbd48b-10d7-4a55-8729-8206b6bb136cMon, 25 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: Water from the Temple (2025) Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 237: Water from the Temple (2025)f0863356-3c33-4848-bc39-b4ed27740cccMon, 25 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: The Morality of the Passions (2025) Together, we examine The Morality of The Passions. Fr. Mike unpacks and explores the different elements of the definition of “passions”. He emphasizes that while passions, themselves, are neither good nor bad, there still is a moral component to them. It is what we do with our passions that can either contribute to virtue or vice. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1762-1775. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we examine The Morality of The Passions. Fr. Mike unpacks and explores the different elements of the definition of “passions”. He emphasizes that while passions, themselves, are neither good nor bad, there still is a moral component to them. It is what we do with our passions that can either contribute to virtue or vice. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1762-1775. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 237: The Morality of the Passions (2025)d4668dd6-3ad5-4df9-a505-b71a2a10c9a1Mon, 25 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOtters and Beaver Dams"I'm ahead of you, Mom!" Kenzie called as she paddled down the river in her kayak."Kenzie, stop and look ahead of you!" Mom called back.Kenzie slowed down her kayak, noticing a bunch of branches ahead of her on the water. "What are those?" Mom moved her kayak beside Kenzie's. "I think it's a beaver dam. Let's sit here for a little bit and see if anything comes out." "Okay," Kenzie replied. She kept her eyes on the dam as she took a sip of her water. A couple minutes later, Kenzie noticed some movement. "Look, Mom.""It's an otter," Mom whispered as the pair watched the tiny animal. "Otters sometimes take over abandoned beaver dams." "It's so cute." Kenzie smiled as the otter dove into the water and swam away. "God's creation is beautiful," Mom agreed. "I love kayaking. It gives us a chance to admire all the wonderful things God has created.""We learned about that in Sunday school yesterday!" Kenzie exclaimed. "In Psalms, there's a verse that says the earth is full of the creatures God made." Mom nodded. "Another verse in Psalms says, 'Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.'" She smiled as she looked at the beaver dam. "Both verses are great reminders that God made so many things for us, and we should take the time to admire them. One way to praise God is by admiring His creation.""A lot of verses in Psalms tell us to praise God, don't they?" said Kenzie. "Yes," Mom replied. "We have so many reasons to praise God. Not only did He create the earth and all the creatures in it, He created us in His own image and sent Jesus to save us from sin and give us a relationship with Him that lasts forever. He has done so much for us, and He wants us to praise Him and enjoy the good things He's given us."Kenzie grabbed her paddle. "Let's praise Him right now by admiring His creation as we race on this nice water He made for us!" she called as she began to paddle down the river.–Kimberly Brokish

"I'm ahead of you, Mom!" Kenzie called as she paddled down the river in her kayak."Kenzie, stop and look ahead of you!" Mom called back.Kenzie slowed down her kayak, noticing a bunch of branches ahead of her on the water. "What are those?" Mom moved her kayak beside Kenzie's. "I think it's a beaver dam. Let's sit here for a little bit and see if anything comes out." "Okay," Kenzie replied. She kept her eyes on the dam as she took a sip of her water. A couple minutes later, Kenzie noticed some movement. "Look, Mom.""It's an otter," Mom whispered as the pair watched the tiny animal. "Otters sometimes take over abandoned beaver dams." "It's so cute." Kenzie smiled as the otter dove into the water and swam away. "God's creation is beautiful," Mom agreed. "I love kayaking. It gives us a chance to admire all the wonderful things God has created.""We learned about that in Sunday school yesterday!" Kenzie exclaimed. "In Psalms, there's a verse that says the earth is full of the creatures God made." Mom nodded. "Another verse in Psalms says, 'Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.'" She smiled as she looked at the beaver dam. "Both verses are great reminders that God made so many things for us, and we should take the time to admire them. One way to praise God is by admiring His creation.""A lot of verses in Psalms tell us to praise God, don't they?" said Kenzie. "Yes," Mom replied. "We have so many reasons to praise God. Not only did He create the earth and all the creatures in it, He created us in His own image and sent Jesus to save us from sin and give us a relationship with Him that lasts forever. He has done so much for us, and He wants us to praise Him and enjoy the good things He's given us."Kenzie grabbed her paddle. "Let's praise Him right now by admiring His creation as we race on this nice water He made for us!" she called as she began to paddle down the river.–Kimberly Brokish

Otters and Beaver Damsa4000609-c773-4956-b3ca-dcf57b3672fcMon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags In the Garden Read: Galatians 5:22-26; Colossians 1:9-14 “This is the prettiest flower garden I’ve ever seen!” said Nia. Grandma looked up from her weeding. “I enjoy it too. When it’s nice outside, I spend time almost every day watering, weeding, or transplanting something. It’s a lot of work, but worth it.” She smiled as she pulled a weed out of the dirt. “It reminds me of my life as a Christian.” “It does?” asked Nia. “Why?” “Well, for one thing, weeds in my life can grow as quickly as weeds in my flower bed,” replied Grandma. “Weeds in your life?” asked Nia. “You mean things like problems? Like when people are nasty or you get sick or somebody you love dies?” “Yes,” said Grandma. “We experience all kinds of difficult and painful situations, and if we’re not careful, they can cause us to become angry, bitter, and unforgiving. Those attitudes are like weeds with very long roots. The weeds in my garden would take over if I let them, and the weeds in my life would too.” “So how do you get rid of them?” asked Nia. “Well, I like to think of the time I spend with Jesus as His weeding and watering time for my life,” replied Grandma. “Praying, reading my Bible, going to church—those are all ways to learn more about Jesus and what He wants for me.” “I try to pray and read my Bible and listen in church,” said Nia. “But sometimes it’s hard.” Grandma nodded. “Sometimes I don’t feel like working in my garden,” she said. “But then I remember how important it is for my flowers and do it anyway, and once I get my hands in the dirt, I often find it to be a pure joy.” “So can you make flowers grow in your life by doing those things like you do in your garden?” asked Nia. “Well, God makes the flowers grow, not me—in both my garden and my life,” said Grandma. “But I can give the flowers in my life—the Bible calls them the fruit of the Spirit—a good place to grow by spending time with Jesus so I have the strength to handle any weedy situations that come along. It’s well worth the effort.” –Rosalie J. Currier How about you? Are there weedy problems in your life? Don’t let them take root and produce sinful actions or unloving attitudes. Jesus wants your life to be like a beautiful garden that produces the fruit of the Spirit. Spend time with Him so He can refresh your soul. Talk to Him about your problems, and let Him encourage you by reading His Word and spending time with other Christians. Today's Key Verse: That you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. (NKJV) Colossians 1:10 Today's Key Thought: Spend time with Jesus

Read: Galatians 5:22-26; Colossians 1:9-14 “This is the prettiest flower garden I’ve ever seen!” said Nia. Grandma looked up from her weeding. “I enjoy it too. When it’s nice outside, I spend time almost every day watering, weeding, or transplanting something. It’s a lot of work, but worth it.” She smiled as she pulled a weed out of the dirt. “It reminds me of my life as a Christian.” “It does?” asked Nia. “Why?” “Well, for one thing, weeds in my life can grow as quickly as weeds in my flower bed,” replied Grandma. “Weeds in your life?” asked Nia. “You mean things like problems? Like when people are nasty or you get sick or somebody you love dies?” “Yes,” said Grandma. “We experience all kinds of difficult and painful situations, and if we’re not careful, they can cause us to become angry, bitter, and unforgiving. Those attitudes are like weeds with very long roots. The weeds in my garden would take over if I let them, and the weeds in my life would too.” “So how do you get rid of them?” asked Nia. “Well, I like to think of the time I spend with Jesus as His weeding and watering time for my life,” replied Grandma. “Praying, reading my Bible, going to church—those are all ways to learn more about Jesus and what He wants for me.” “I try to pray and read my Bible and listen in church,” said Nia. “But sometimes it’s hard.” Grandma nodded. “Sometimes I don’t feel like working in my garden,” she said. “But then I remember how important it is for my flowers and do it anyway, and once I get my hands in the dirt, I often find it to be a pure joy.” “So can you make flowers grow in your life by doing those things like you do in your garden?” asked Nia. “Well, God makes the flowers grow, not me—in both my garden and my life,” said Grandma. “But I can give the flowers in my life—the Bible calls them the fruit of the Spirit—a good place to grow by spending time with Jesus so I have the strength to handle any weedy situations that come along. It’s well worth the effort.” –Rosalie J. Currier How about you? Are there weedy problems in your life? Don’t let them take root and produce sinful actions or unloving attitudes. Jesus wants your life to be like a beautiful garden that produces the fruit of the Spirit. Spend time with Him so He can refresh your soul. Talk to Him about your problems, and let Him encourage you by reading His Word and spending time with other Christians. Today's Key Verse: That you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. (NKJV) Colossians 1:10 Today's Key Thought: Spend time with Jesus

In the Garden 93b552c0-a0de-4c68-8c82-7849e5306b7fSun, 24 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: Rich in Love (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 236: Rich in Love (2025)6c9ee9f9-6008-41fa-8de8-33db556cb550Sun, 24 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: The Morality of Human Acts (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the article on the morality of human acts. Fr. Mike unpacks the three “sources” of morality: the object chosen, the end in view or the intention, and the circumstances. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the categories of right or wrong, good or evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1749-1761. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the article on the morality of human acts. Fr. Mike unpacks the three “sources” of morality: the object chosen, the end in view or the intention, and the circumstances. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the categories of right or wrong, good or evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1749-1761. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 236: The Morality of Human Acts (2025)03b1e77a-82b3-456f-a951-d936a47fa921Sun, 24 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIn the Garden"This is the prettiest flower garden I've ever seen!" said Nia.Grandma looked up from her weeding. "I enjoy it too. When it's nice outside, I spend time almost every day watering, weeding, or transplanting something. It's a lot of work, but worth it." She smiled as she pulled a weed out of the dirt. "It reminds me of my life as a Christian.""It does?" asked Nia. "Why?""Well, for one thing, weeds in my life can grow as quickly as weeds in my flower bed," replied Grandma."Weeds in your life?" asked Nia. "You mean things like problems? Like when people are nasty or you get sick or somebody you love dies?" "Yes," said Grandma. "We experience all kinds of difficult and painful situations, and if we're not careful, they can cause us to become angry, bitter, and unforgiving. Those attitudes are like weeds with very long roots. The weeds in my garden would take over if I let them, and the weeds in my life would too.""So how do you get rid of them?" asked Nia. "Well, I like to think of the time I spend with Jesus as His weeding and watering time for my life," replied Grandma. "Praying, reading my Bible, going to church--those are all ways to learn more about Jesus and what He wants for me.""I try to pray and read my Bible and listen in church," said Nia. "But sometimes it's hard."Grandma nodded. "Sometimes I don't feel like working in my garden," she said. "But then I remember how important it is for my flowers and do it anyway, and once I get my hands in the dirt, I often find it to be a pure joy." "So can you make flowers grow in your life by doing those things like you do in your garden?" asked Nia. "Well, God makes the flowers grow, not me--in both my garden and my life," said Grandma. "But I can give the flowers in my life--the Bible calls them the fruit of the Spirit--a good place to grow by spending time with Jesus so I have the strength to handle any weedy situations that come along. It's well worth the effort." –Rosalie J. Currier

"This is the prettiest flower garden I've ever seen!" said Nia.Grandma looked up from her weeding. "I enjoy it too. When it's nice outside, I spend time almost every day watering, weeding, or transplanting something. It's a lot of work, but worth it." She smiled as she pulled a weed out of the dirt. "It reminds me of my life as a Christian.""It does?" asked Nia. "Why?""Well, for one thing, weeds in my life can grow as quickly as weeds in my flower bed," replied Grandma."Weeds in your life?" asked Nia. "You mean things like problems? Like when people are nasty or you get sick or somebody you love dies?" "Yes," said Grandma. "We experience all kinds of difficult and painful situations, and if we're not careful, they can cause us to become angry, bitter, and unforgiving. Those attitudes are like weeds with very long roots. The weeds in my garden would take over if I let them, and the weeds in my life would too.""So how do you get rid of them?" asked Nia. "Well, I like to think of the time I spend with Jesus as His weeding and watering time for my life," replied Grandma. "Praying, reading my Bible, going to church--those are all ways to learn more about Jesus and what He wants for me.""I try to pray and read my Bible and listen in church," said Nia. "But sometimes it's hard."Grandma nodded. "Sometimes I don't feel like working in my garden," she said. "But then I remember how important it is for my flowers and do it anyway, and once I get my hands in the dirt, I often find it to be a pure joy." "So can you make flowers grow in your life by doing those things like you do in your garden?" asked Nia. "Well, God makes the flowers grow, not me--in both my garden and my life," said Grandma. "But I can give the flowers in my life--the Bible calls them the fruit of the Spirit--a good place to grow by spending time with Jesus so I have the strength to handle any weedy situations that come along. It's well worth the effort." –Rosalie J. Currier

In the Gardenbaa7fd58-ab2f-460b-b04c-52359f6e945cSun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/24/25 Begin. Or begin again. Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Discipline isn't the point, but it is the path. God calls us to develop the potential He has given us by leaning into the discipline He is calling us to. Who is it you want to be? What do you want to be true about you? Mass Readings from August, 24, 2025:Isaiah 66:18-21 Psalm 117:1, 2Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Luke 13:22-30

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Discipline isn't the point, but it is the path. God calls us to develop the potential He has given us by leaning into the discipline He is calling us to. Who is it you want to be? What do you want to be true about you? Mass Readings from August, 24, 2025:Isaiah 66:18-21 Psalm 117:1, 2Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Luke 13:22-30

full8/24/25 Begin. Or begin again.321fbed3-30b0-4d26-af5b-9d184faf095cSat, 23 Aug 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Only God Can Do That! Read: Genesis 1:2-5; 2:7; Psalm 33:6-9; Ephesians 2:4-10 “Look, Levi, I’m making a snowman!” cried Claire, rolling a white blob of playdough into a ball. But her brother didn’t seem to be listening. Levi was concentrating. He had spent the last ten minutes sculpting the face of a lion out of some yellow playdough. Claire had to admit, Levi’s lion was pretty good. He had used a plastic knife to carve out the lion’s features, and now he was working on a fiery mane. “Looks like you guys are having fun!” said Mom, pausing at the table to view their creations. “I like your snowman, Claire! And that lion’s beginning to look quite lifelike, Levi. I love the way you’ve twisted all those strands together to make his mane. You’re both so creative!” “Creative?” asked Claire. “I thought only God created things.” “Well, the Bible says God made people in His own image,” said Mom, taking a seat at the table. “That’s why we enjoy being creative. Some people like to paint. Some people like to bake. But while humans can only create things using materials that already exist, God created the universe out of nothing.” “Nothing?” asked Claire. “How can you make something out of nothing?” She waved her hands around as though trying to shape a creature out of thin air. “It’s impossible!” Mom laughed. “God created light just by speaking! And Psalm 33 tells us He created the heavenly hosts—all the stars in the sky—by the breath of His mouth.” Claire gasped. “Wow! That’s amazing!” “But when He created Adam,” Mom continued, “God fashioned him with His own hands from the dust of the earth and breathed life into his nose.” Levi finally spoke. “Whoa! This lion I’ve been sculpting is just a model. It will never live or move. But God made a real man!” “That’s right,” said Mom. “Only God can do that! And only God can give people new life. The Bible explains that because Adam and Eve disobeyed God, humans are born spiritually dead because of sin. But when we trust Jesus to save us from sin, it’s as though God breathes new, eternal life into an old pile of dust. Jesus makes us alive all over again!” Claire and Levi looked at each other and smiled. “That’s so awesome!” –Angela Jelf How about you? Do you enjoy being creative? Do you like drawing or writing stories? Or perhaps you enjoy building things or making up games. God made us to be creative, but He is the ultimate Creator because He made the universe out of nothing! And He breathes new spiritual life into those who trust in Jesus. Have you received Jesus and the new life He brings? (To learn more, go to https://www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. (NIV) Genesis 2:7 Today's Key Thought: Only God can create life

Read: Genesis 1:2-5; 2:7; Psalm 33:6-9; Ephesians 2:4-10 “Look, Levi, I’m making a snowman!” cried Claire, rolling a white blob of playdough into a ball. But her brother didn’t seem to be listening. Levi was concentrating. He had spent the last ten minutes sculpting the face of a lion out of some yellow playdough. Claire had to admit, Levi’s lion was pretty good. He had used a plastic knife to carve out the lion’s features, and now he was working on a fiery mane. “Looks like you guys are having fun!” said Mom, pausing at the table to view their creations. “I like your snowman, Claire! And that lion’s beginning to look quite lifelike, Levi. I love the way you’ve twisted all those strands together to make his mane. You’re both so creative!” “Creative?” asked Claire. “I thought only God created things.” “Well, the Bible says God made people in His own image,” said Mom, taking a seat at the table. “That’s why we enjoy being creative. Some people like to paint. Some people like to bake. But while humans can only create things using materials that already exist, God created the universe out of nothing.” “Nothing?” asked Claire. “How can you make something out of nothing?” She waved her hands around as though trying to shape a creature out of thin air. “It’s impossible!” Mom laughed. “God created light just by speaking! And Psalm 33 tells us He created the heavenly hosts—all the stars in the sky—by the breath of His mouth.” Claire gasped. “Wow! That’s amazing!” “But when He created Adam,” Mom continued, “God fashioned him with His own hands from the dust of the earth and breathed life into his nose.” Levi finally spoke. “Whoa! This lion I’ve been sculpting is just a model. It will never live or move. But God made a real man!” “That’s right,” said Mom. “Only God can do that! And only God can give people new life. The Bible explains that because Adam and Eve disobeyed God, humans are born spiritually dead because of sin. But when we trust Jesus to save us from sin, it’s as though God breathes new, eternal life into an old pile of dust. Jesus makes us alive all over again!” Claire and Levi looked at each other and smiled. “That’s so awesome!” –Angela Jelf How about you? Do you enjoy being creative? Do you like drawing or writing stories? Or perhaps you enjoy building things or making up games. God made us to be creative, but He is the ultimate Creator because He made the universe out of nothing! And He breathes new spiritual life into those who trust in Jesus. Have you received Jesus and the new life He brings? (To learn more, go to https://www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. (NIV) Genesis 2:7 Today's Key Thought: Only God can create life

Only God Can Do That! 4bafc12b-bccf-4032-85e5-df4de90a3dc4Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Lying Prophets (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 235: Lying Prophets (2025)04bbf7af-0bd5-4b4c-86e4-0964d367eebfSat, 23 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Human Freedom in Salvation (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the reality of our human freedom in the economy of salvation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the right to freedom does not imply a right to say or do anything. Rather, it is the power to choose the “right.” He also emphasizes that the moral law actually allows us to live with freedom and joy, and that when we violate the moral law, we violate our own freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1739-1748. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the reality of our human freedom in the economy of salvation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the right to freedom does not imply a right to say or do anything. Rather, it is the power to choose the “right.” He also emphasizes that the moral law actually allows us to live with freedom and joy, and that when we violate the moral law, we violate our own freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1739-1748. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 235: Human Freedom in Salvation (2025)a8aae8bd-c742-45fd-bd25-9ccdfa8e1fb9Sat, 23 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOnly God Can Do That!"Look, Levi, I'm making a snowman!" cried Claire, rolling a white blob of playdough into a ball.But her brother didn't seem to be listening. Levi was concentrating. He had spent the last ten minutes sculpting the face of a lion out of some yellow playdough. Claire had to admit, Levi's lion was pretty good. He had used a plastic knife to carve out the lion's features, and now he was working on a fiery mane."Looks like you guys are having fun!" said Mom, pausing at the table to view their creations. "I like your snowman, Claire! And that lion's beginning to look quite lifelike, Levi. I love the way you've twisted all those strands together to make his mane. You're both so creative!""Creative?" asked Claire. "I thought only God created things.""Well, the Bible says God made people in His own image," said Mom, taking a seat at the table. "That's why we enjoy being creative. Some people like to paint. Some people like to bake. But while humans can only create things using materials that already exist, God created the universe out of nothing.""Nothing?" asked Claire. "How can you make something out of nothing?" She waved her hands around as though trying to shape a creature out of thin air. "It's impossible!"Mom laughed. "God created light just by speaking! And Psalm 33 tells us He created the heavenly hosts--all the stars in the sky--by the breath of His mouth."Claire gasped. "Wow! That's amazing!""But when He created Adam," Mom continued, "God fashioned him with His own hands from the dust of the earth and breathed life into his nose."Levi finally spoke. "Whoa! This lion I've been sculpting is just a model. It will never live or move. But God made a real man!""That's right," said Mom. "Only God can do that! And only God can give people new life. The Bible explains that because Adam and Eve disobeyed God, humans are born spiritually dead because of sin. But when we trust Jesus to save us from sin, it's as though God breathes new, eternal life into an old pile of dust. Jesus makes us alive all over again!"Claire and Levi looked at each other and smiled. "That's so awesome!" –Angela Jelf

"Look, Levi, I'm making a snowman!" cried Claire, rolling a white blob of playdough into a ball.But her brother didn't seem to be listening. Levi was concentrating. He had spent the last ten minutes sculpting the face of a lion out of some yellow playdough. Claire had to admit, Levi's lion was pretty good. He had used a plastic knife to carve out the lion's features, and now he was working on a fiery mane."Looks like you guys are having fun!" said Mom, pausing at the table to view their creations. "I like your snowman, Claire! And that lion's beginning to look quite lifelike, Levi. I love the way you've twisted all those strands together to make his mane. You're both so creative!""Creative?" asked Claire. "I thought only God created things.""Well, the Bible says God made people in His own image," said Mom, taking a seat at the table. "That's why we enjoy being creative. Some people like to paint. Some people like to bake. But while humans can only create things using materials that already exist, God created the universe out of nothing.""Nothing?" asked Claire. "How can you make something out of nothing?" She waved her hands around as though trying to shape a creature out of thin air. "It's impossible!"Mom laughed. "God created light just by speaking! And Psalm 33 tells us He created the heavenly hosts--all the stars in the sky--by the breath of His mouth."Claire gasped. "Wow! That's amazing!""But when He created Adam," Mom continued, "God fashioned him with His own hands from the dust of the earth and breathed life into his nose."Levi finally spoke. "Whoa! This lion I've been sculpting is just a model. It will never live or move. But God made a real man!""That's right," said Mom. "Only God can do that! And only God can give people new life. The Bible explains that because Adam and Eve disobeyed God, humans are born spiritually dead because of sin. But when we trust Jesus to save us from sin, it's as though God breathes new, eternal life into an old pile of dust. Jesus makes us alive all over again!"Claire and Levi looked at each other and smiled. "That's so awesome!" –Angela Jelf

Only God Can Do That!e50486cf-6473-4a15-80b2-999fb44c9e65Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHealing Inside Out w/ Dr Axe | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB! Today I’m joined by Dr. Josh Axe, a doctor of natural medicine and bestselling author. We dive into his book The Bible Diet, where he reveals how ancient nutrition principles rooted in Scripture can transform modern health. We also get into powerful conversations around hormones, reversing cancer, birth control, marijuana, big Pharma, miraculous healings, and so much more. This is an episode you won’t want to miss. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at https://girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to https://GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA  Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at https://dosedaily.co/GGB using code GGB. Smalls Human-grade, high-protein cat food made with fresh, real ingredients your cat will love (and actually finish). Get 60% off your first order + free shipping at https://Smalls.com/GGB. Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/GGB. Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 45% off your first order at https://everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB. Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at https://OliveandJune.com/GGB. WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB! Today I’m joined by Dr. Josh Axe, a doctor of natural medicine and bestselling author. We dive into his book The Bible Diet, where he reveals how ancient nutrition principles rooted in Scripture can transform modern health. We also get into powerful conversations around hormones, reversing cancer, birth control, marijuana, big Pharma, miraculous healings, and so much more. This is an episode you won’t want to miss. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at https://girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to https://GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA  Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at https://dosedaily.co/GGB using code GGB. Smalls Human-grade, high-protein cat food made with fresh, real ingredients your cat will love (and actually finish). Get 60% off your first order + free shipping at https://Smalls.com/GGB. Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/GGB. Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose, a mushroom coffee alternative. Focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 45% off your first order at https://everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB. Olive & June Salon-quality nails from home made easy with the Olive & June system. Everything you need for a flawless at-home manicure. Get 20% off your first system at https://OliveandJune.com/GGB. WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullHealing Inside Out w/ Dr Axe | Girls Gone Bibled7eca1dd-866d-4a07-9feb-82295c8b0b19Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:28:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsstaying on fire for GodHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the importance of consistency and how to stay on fire for the Lord. We are called to stay connected to the vine everyday even in the midst of challenges and circumstances. Being connected to Jesus is what produces fruit in our lives.  "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the importance of consistency and how to stay on fire for the Lord. We are called to stay connected to the vine everyday even in the midst of challenges and circumstances. Being connected to Jesus is what produces fruit in our lives.  "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullstaying on fire for God6ecd4684-d7be-48cc-b9e7-4d0fb70d764bFri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +00002129https://216.73.216.191/allTagsstaying on fire for GodHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the importance of consistency and how to stay on fire for the Lord. We are called to stay connected to the vine everyday even in the midst of challenges and circumstances. Being connected to Jesus is what produces fruit in our lives.  "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the importance of consistency and how to stay on fire for the Lord. We are called to stay connected to the vine everyday even in the midst of challenges and circumstances. Being connected to Jesus is what produces fruit in our lives.  "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullstaying on fire for God1d37241a-1845-470d-9a6e-a09275ddcd9eFri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Alain de Botton - Individualism Is Making Us Miserable! Alain de Botton is a philosopher, author, and the founder of The School of Life. He is known for his insights into the intersection of philosophy, love, and the modern world, often exploring how societal structures impact mental well-being. In today’s Moments episode, Alain explores the psychological toll of living in an individualistic, meritocratic society. He reflects on the regression in mental health despite societal progress, and how ancient views could offer us a healthier path.  Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/Dy8GbYDXDVb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/tmgaYAJXDVb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alain de Botton is a philosopher, author, and the founder of The School of Life. He is known for his insights into the intersection of philosophy, love, and the modern world, often exploring how societal structures impact mental well-being. In today’s Moments episode, Alain explores the psychological toll of living in an individualistic, meritocratic society. He reflects on the regression in mental health despite societal progress, and how ancient views could offer us a healthier path.  Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/Dy8GbYDXDVb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/tmgaYAJXDVb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Alain de Botton - Individualism Is Making Us Miserable! a624ab8b-99ac-403e-a9c6-bd204f1908e5Fri, 22 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +00001153https://216.73.216.191/allTags Never Truly Alone Read: 2 Timothy 4:16-18 “Nick, can you come up here and hold this for me?” Mr. Manning asked. Nick’s heart beat faster as he walked to the front of the classroom. He got nervous any time he had to be in front of others. With shaking hands, Nick took the poster his teacher asked him to hold. A minute later, he was sitting on the floor with his teacher in front of him. “Just breathe,” Mr. Manning said. Nick did as he was told and eventually calmed down. When he looked around, he found the classroom empty. “Wait…where did everyone go?” “They went out to recess,” Mr. Manning said. “You can go too.” Nick frowned. Everyone had abandoned him, even his friends. “Hey, are you okay?” A voice came from behind Nick as he headed for the door. Nick turned and saw Alex, a kid he barely knew, using his hands to move his wheelchair up to him. “Why aren’t you at recess?” Alex shrugged. “I wanted to make sure you were okay.” “I thought everyone just went out and left me.” Nick sighed. “Thanks for caring.” At church that evening, Pastor John talked about the apostle Paul. “In the book of Second Timothy, Paul writes about a time when everyone abandoned him but God,” Pastor John said. “Have you ever felt like that? All alone? Sometimes we don’t even feel God with us.” Nick thought of how he’d felt at school that day. He had felt completely alone. He hadn’t seen Alex in the corner of the room, and he had felt abandoned. “God is always there,” Pastor John said. “Whether we feel His presence or not, He is always with us.” Nick looked at the stained glass window, the one that showed Jesus hanging out with a group of children. Are you always there, God? he wondered. Even when it feels like everyone has abandoned me? “God never abandons us,” Pastor John said, as if reading Nick’s thoughts. “Jesus died for our sins and rose again so we would never be separated from Him. Even if everyone else abandons us, God is with us and will help us with every problem we face. He also places caring people in our lives—sometimes ones we don’t expect—to remind us we’re not alone.” –Emily Acker How about you? Are there times when you feel alone? Does it ever seem like everyone else has left you behind or doesn’t have time for you? God is there for you, no matter what. Jesus gave His life to save you, and He won’t ever abandon you. He cares about what you’re going through and often shows that care through people He’s put in your life. Trust Him to be with you and help you through everything you face. Today's Key Verse: The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. (NIV) Deuteronomy 31:8 Today's Key Thought: God never abandons you

Read: 2 Timothy 4:16-18 “Nick, can you come up here and hold this for me?” Mr. Manning asked. Nick’s heart beat faster as he walked to the front of the classroom. He got nervous any time he had to be in front of others. With shaking hands, Nick took the poster his teacher asked him to hold. A minute later, he was sitting on the floor with his teacher in front of him. “Just breathe,” Mr. Manning said. Nick did as he was told and eventually calmed down. When he looked around, he found the classroom empty. “Wait…where did everyone go?” “They went out to recess,” Mr. Manning said. “You can go too.” Nick frowned. Everyone had abandoned him, even his friends. “Hey, are you okay?” A voice came from behind Nick as he headed for the door. Nick turned and saw Alex, a kid he barely knew, using his hands to move his wheelchair up to him. “Why aren’t you at recess?” Alex shrugged. “I wanted to make sure you were okay.” “I thought everyone just went out and left me.” Nick sighed. “Thanks for caring.” At church that evening, Pastor John talked about the apostle Paul. “In the book of Second Timothy, Paul writes about a time when everyone abandoned him but God,” Pastor John said. “Have you ever felt like that? All alone? Sometimes we don’t even feel God with us.” Nick thought of how he’d felt at school that day. He had felt completely alone. He hadn’t seen Alex in the corner of the room, and he had felt abandoned. “God is always there,” Pastor John said. “Whether we feel His presence or not, He is always with us.” Nick looked at the stained glass window, the one that showed Jesus hanging out with a group of children. Are you always there, God? he wondered. Even when it feels like everyone has abandoned me? “God never abandons us,” Pastor John said, as if reading Nick’s thoughts. “Jesus died for our sins and rose again so we would never be separated from Him. Even if everyone else abandons us, God is with us and will help us with every problem we face. He also places caring people in our lives—sometimes ones we don’t expect—to remind us we’re not alone.” –Emily Acker How about you? Are there times when you feel alone? Does it ever seem like everyone else has left you behind or doesn’t have time for you? God is there for you, no matter what. Jesus gave His life to save you, and He won’t ever abandon you. He cares about what you’re going through and often shows that care through people He’s put in your life. Trust Him to be with you and help you through everything you face. Today's Key Verse: The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. (NIV) Deuteronomy 31:8 Today's Key Thought: God never abandons you

Never Truly Alone 7cd30d4a-53b8-42ea-a0cd-c97b0c1b7ba2Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2025) Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2025)6e39f2ff-ada6-47d7-8edb-90e4e67ac4b1Fri, 22 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Freedom and Responsibility (2025) The Catechism gives us an overview of what it means for humans to have freedom, as well as some of the ramifications of that freedom. It introduces us to the countercultural notion that true freedom is to choose the good—the “freedom” to choose evil is merely the abuse of freedom. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand imputability and culpability because questions about intention, ignorance, and other social factors will be the hinges upon which swing the doors of sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1730-1738. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism gives us an overview of what it means for humans to have freedom, as well as some of the ramifications of that freedom. It introduces us to the countercultural notion that true freedom is to choose the good—the “freedom” to choose evil is merely the abuse of freedom. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand imputability and culpability because questions about intention, ignorance, and other social factors will be the hinges upon which swing the doors of sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1730-1738. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 234: Freedom and Responsibility (2025)ddf50b9b-2446-4e42-aae5-1595abc585ebFri, 22 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNever Truly Alone"Nick, can you come up here and hold this for me?" Mr. Manning asked.Nick's heart beat faster as he walked to the front of the classroom. He got nervous any time he had to be in front of others.With shaking hands, Nick took the poster his teacher asked him to hold. A minute later, he was sitting on the floor with his teacher in front of him."Just breathe," Mr. Manning said.Nick did as he was told and eventually calmed down. When he looked around, he found the classroom empty. "Wait…where did everyone go?""They went out to recess," Mr. Manning said. "You can go too."Nick frowned. Everyone had abandoned him, even his friends."Hey, are you okay?" A voice came from behind Nick as he headed for the door.Nick turned and saw Alex, a kid he barely knew, using his hands to move his wheelchair up to him. "Why aren't you at recess?"Alex shrugged. "I wanted to make sure you were okay.""I thought everyone just went out and left me." Nick sighed. "Thanks for caring."At church that evening, Pastor John talked about the apostle Paul. "In the book of Second Timothy, Paul writes about a time when everyone abandoned him but God," Pastor John said. "Have you ever felt like that? All alone? Sometimes we don't even feel God with us."Nick thought of how he'd felt at school that day. He had felt completely alone. He hadn't seen Alex in the corner of the room, and he had felt abandoned."God is always there," Pastor John said. "Whether we feel His presence or not, He is always with us."Nick looked at the stained glass window, the one that showed Jesus hanging out with a group of children. Are you always there, God? he wondered. Even when it feels like everyone has abandoned me?"God never abandons us," Pastor John said, as if reading Nick's thoughts. "Jesus died for our sins and rose again so we would never be separated from Him. Even if everyone else abandons us, God is with us and will help us with every problem we face. He also places caring people in our lives--sometimes ones we don't expect--to remind us we're not alone." –Emily Acker

"Nick, can you come up here and hold this for me?" Mr. Manning asked.Nick's heart beat faster as he walked to the front of the classroom. He got nervous any time he had to be in front of others.With shaking hands, Nick took the poster his teacher asked him to hold. A minute later, he was sitting on the floor with his teacher in front of him."Just breathe," Mr. Manning said.Nick did as he was told and eventually calmed down. When he looked around, he found the classroom empty. "Wait…where did everyone go?""They went out to recess," Mr. Manning said. "You can go too."Nick frowned. Everyone had abandoned him, even his friends."Hey, are you okay?" A voice came from behind Nick as he headed for the door.Nick turned and saw Alex, a kid he barely knew, using his hands to move his wheelchair up to him. "Why aren't you at recess?"Alex shrugged. "I wanted to make sure you were okay.""I thought everyone just went out and left me." Nick sighed. "Thanks for caring."At church that evening, Pastor John talked about the apostle Paul. "In the book of Second Timothy, Paul writes about a time when everyone abandoned him but God," Pastor John said. "Have you ever felt like that? All alone? Sometimes we don't even feel God with us."Nick thought of how he'd felt at school that day. He had felt completely alone. He hadn't seen Alex in the corner of the room, and he had felt abandoned."God is always there," Pastor John said. "Whether we feel His presence or not, He is always with us."Nick looked at the stained glass window, the one that showed Jesus hanging out with a group of children. Are you always there, God? he wondered. Even when it feels like everyone has abandoned me?"God never abandons us," Pastor John said, as if reading Nick's thoughts. "Jesus died for our sins and rose again so we would never be separated from Him. Even if everyone else abandons us, God is with us and will help us with every problem we face. He also places caring people in our lives--sometimes ones we don't expect--to remind us we're not alone." –Emily Acker

Never Truly Alone26c7fb55-a2ac-4bcb-89ce-4c8363910d64Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Be Okay with Silence Does silence ever feel uncomfortable? Do you fill the quiet with TV, music, or endless scrolling? Fr. Mike explains why silence isn’t something to fear but something we desperately need, both in our daily lives and especially in prayer. While learning, entertainment, and even guided prayers can be good, true growth happens when we create space for silence and allow ourselves to hear the voice of God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Does silence ever feel uncomfortable? Do you fill the quiet with TV, music, or endless scrolling? Fr. Mike explains why silence isn’t something to fear but something we desperately need, both in our daily lives and especially in prayer. While learning, entertainment, and even guided prayers can be good, true growth happens when we create space for silence and allow ourselves to hear the voice of God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Be Okay with Silence6f67adaa-87f1-4caf-93c9-d53f1cd09b68Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#933 - Luke 10:1-24 - The Seventy-TwoThis episode is part 23 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus sends out 72 disciples ahead of him to different towns and villages and gives them power and authority. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 23 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus sends out 72 disciples ahead of him to different towns and villages and gives them power and authority. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#933 - Luke 10:1-24 - The Seventy-Two4b35f13b-432f-4f48-b24a-a275e6019236Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000758https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Hidden Ways to Win Her Heart Every TimeWhen words don’t work, agreements seem impossible, and distance grows, there are practices every man can begin today, hidden ways that rebuild trust, create clarity, and change the way you lead in every relationship. In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Devin reveal four hidden ways to win your wife’s heart every time. These principles apply to friendships, family, and work, but they work best where it matters most: in your marriage. They’re not gimmicks or tricks, but the kind of invisible leadership Christ Himself modeled. They never teach this… but it works. 📖 Get Devin’s new book The Rule — use coupon code Gentleman20 for 20% off - https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ 🟢 Support The Catholic Gentleman and join 100s of men united in changing themselves and changing the world. Whatever your struggle, whatever your need, there is something for you: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When words don’t work, agreements seem impossible, and distance grows, there are practices every man can begin today, hidden ways that rebuild trust, create clarity, and change the way you lead in every relationship. In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Devin reveal four hidden ways to win your wife’s heart every time. These principles apply to friendships, family, and work, but they work best where it matters most: in your marriage. They’re not gimmicks or tricks, but the kind of invisible leadership Christ Himself modeled. They never teach this… but it works. 📖 Get Devin’s new book The Rule — use coupon code Gentleman20 for 20% off - https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ 🟢 Support The Catholic Gentleman and join 100s of men united in changing themselves and changing the world. Whatever your struggle, whatever your need, there is something for you: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full4 Hidden Ways to Win Her Heart Every Time814c90c7-6fc8-4700-ac2f-0e385ba97d9aThu, 21 Aug 2025 10:05:00 +00003665https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDr. Sean Tobin On Deliverance, Spiritual Warfare and PsychologyDr. Sean Tobin helps us walk through the differences between demonic oppression and clinical psychological issues.

Dr. Sean Tobin helps us walk through the differences between demonic oppression and clinical psychological issues.

fullDr. Sean Tobin On Deliverance, Spiritual Warfare and Psychologyd82cb13a-da29-41f2-93e9-c3782079b2cfThu, 21 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMohnish Pabrai (Billionaire Investor): The $100 Investment Hack That's Disappearing Fast! The Fastest Way To Financial Freedom!Is copying Warren Buffet the fastest way to get rich? Mohnish Pabrai reveals the strategy to turn 1K into 10K in 30 days, quit your job safely, build passive income, and master the step-by-step formula millionaires actually use! Mohnish Pabrai is a renowned value investor and founder of Pabrai Funds, who is best known for his successful implementation of Warren Buffett's value investing principles. He is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘The Dhandho Investor’, which guides people on low-risk, high-return investing.  He explains:  ⬛ Why building passive income is simpler than you think ⬛ How to build a business or portfolio with no risk ⬛ Why copying ideas made Mohnish a millionaire ⬛ How to find low-risk, high-reward investment opportunities ⬛ Why 99% of people follow the wrong advice about money 00:00 Intro 02:27 Mental Models for Business and Investing 14:08 Never Start a Company for This Reason, It'll Fail 16:26 How to Focus Your Sales and Pitches 20:53 The Importance of Attention to Detail 26:39 Why the Low Engagement in 9–5 Jobs 34:44 How to Reach Financial Freedom 43:10 You Have to Reach Out to Thousands of Places 45:28 Signal vs. Noise Ratio 47:48 Ads 52:37 The 3 Categories All Humans Fall Into 56:35 How to Scale Your Company as a Solopreneur 59:25 Mastering the Art of Hiring 01:01:29 Hire Slow, Fire Fast 01:03:00 Do People Build More Wealth from Business or Investing? 01:06:12 The Magic of Compounding 01:11:10 How to Invest in Indexes 01:14:01 Ads 01:16:10 Why Do They Call You the Dhandho Investor? 01:17:45 The Patels' Framework to Take Over the U.S. Motel Industry 01:21:09 Heads I Win, Tails I Don’t Lose Much 01:22:07 What Is the New Opportunity in the AI Era? 01:26:34 Business Moats 01:27:46 Loyalty Points Models 01:29:54 Is Apple a Good Investment? 01:34:55 The Importance of Making Fewer Big and Infrequent Bets 01:37:35 Is Day Trading Worth It? Can You Make Money from It? 01:38:16 Circling the Wagons Follow Mohnish: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4lCFFO6  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4fKRroh  You can purchase Mohnish’s book, ‘The Dhandho Investor: The Low-Risk Value Method to High Returns’, here: https://amzn.to/4mUZz88  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Fiverr - https://www.fiverr.com/diary with code DIARY for 10% off your first order Netflix - http://netflix.com/title/81725526  KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is copying Warren Buffet the fastest way to get rich? Mohnish Pabrai reveals the strategy to turn 1K into 10K in 30 days, quit your job safely, build passive income, and master the step-by-step formula millionaires actually use! Mohnish Pabrai is a renowned value investor and founder of Pabrai Funds, who is best known for his successful implementation of Warren Buffett's value investing principles. He is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘The Dhandho Investor’, which guides people on low-risk, high-return investing.  He explains:  ⬛ Why building passive income is simpler than you think ⬛ How to build a business or portfolio with no risk ⬛ Why copying ideas made Mohnish a millionaire ⬛ How to find low-risk, high-reward investment opportunities ⬛ Why 99% of people follow the wrong advice about money 00:00 Intro 02:27 Mental Models for Business and Investing 14:08 Never Start a Company for This Reason, It'll Fail 16:26 How to Focus Your Sales and Pitches 20:53 The Importance of Attention to Detail 26:39 Why the Low Engagement in 9–5 Jobs 34:44 How to Reach Financial Freedom 43:10 You Have to Reach Out to Thousands of Places 45:28 Signal vs. Noise Ratio 47:48 Ads 52:37 The 3 Categories All Humans Fall Into 56:35 How to Scale Your Company as a Solopreneur 59:25 Mastering the Art of Hiring 01:01:29 Hire Slow, Fire Fast 01:03:00 Do People Build More Wealth from Business or Investing? 01:06:12 The Magic of Compounding 01:11:10 How to Invest in Indexes 01:14:01 Ads 01:16:10 Why Do They Call You the Dhandho Investor? 01:17:45 The Patels' Framework to Take Over the U.S. Motel Industry 01:21:09 Heads I Win, Tails I Don’t Lose Much 01:22:07 What Is the New Opportunity in the AI Era? 01:26:34 Business Moats 01:27:46 Loyalty Points Models 01:29:54 Is Apple a Good Investment? 01:34:55 The Importance of Making Fewer Big and Infrequent Bets 01:37:35 Is Day Trading Worth It? Can You Make Money from It? 01:38:16 Circling the Wagons Follow Mohnish: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4lCFFO6  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4fKRroh  You can purchase Mohnish’s book, ‘The Dhandho Investor: The Low-Risk Value Method to High Returns’, here: https://amzn.to/4mUZz88  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬛ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬛ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬛ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬛ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬛ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬛ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Fiverr - https://www.fiverr.com/diary with code DIARY for 10% off your first order Netflix - http://netflix.com/title/81725526  KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMohnish Pabrai (Billionaire Investor): The $100 Investment Hack That's Disappearing Fast! The Fastest Way To Financial Freedom!c5aba1bb-7975-4c19-8d38-19484ae67e28Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +00006409https://216.73.216.191/allTags Sand and Seashells Read: Psalm 139:1-5, 13-18; Matthew 10:29-31 “Aunt Vivian, will you help me carry these shells? There are so many I want to take home!” The beauty of the seashells scattered on the beach captivated Gatlin. He had already filled his hands with shells of many colors. Aunt Vivian laughed. “Gatlin, why don’t you pick your favorite shells to take home? We can’t carry them all.” After Gatlin and his aunt strolled back to their beach towels, he dumped the shells in a pile. Together they began sorting out the most interesting ones. “Thanks for taking me on my first trip to the beach, Aunt Vivian,” Gatlin said. Aunt Vivian nodded. “This has been such a fun day. I love being out in God’s wonderful creation.” “I just wish I could take all these shells home. I didn’t know there would be so many!” Gatlin exclaimed. “As many shells as there are, there’s even more sand. And the Bible tells us God’s thoughts toward His children outnumber even the grains of sand,” Aunt Vivian added. “Wow.” Gatlin paused in sifting through the seashells. “God must think about us a lot.” “He sure does. Jesus even told His followers that God knows the number of hairs on our heads!” Gatlin looked out toward the waves and the sun setting over the water. “God must really love us,” he pondered. “I know Jesus came to save us, but I didn’t know He pays that much attention to me.” “He does, Gatlin,” Aunt Vivian answered. “God cares about every single person in this world. He sees everyone and knows their hearts. And as Christians who trust in Jesus, we can have peace knowing that God is always with us and that we matter to Him.” She paused then picked up a peach-colored shell shaped like a heart. “Look at this one!” “Oh!” Gatlin grinned. “I think I’ll keep this one to remember that God knows me and loves me.” “Good.” Aunt Vivian smiled. Then she jumped up from the sandy towel and said, “Race you to the water for one last swim!” –Allison Wilson Lee How about you? Have you ever wondered if you matter to God? The Bible says you matter to Him so much that He knows the number of hairs on your head. His thoughts about you outnumber the grains of sand on a beach. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for your sins so you could be His child forever. That’s how much He loves you! When you feel small or unimportant, remember how much God cares for you and thank Him for His love for you. Today's Key Verse: How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! (NIV) Psalm 139:17 Today's Key Thought: You matter to God

Read: Psalm 139:1-5, 13-18; Matthew 10:29-31 “Aunt Vivian, will you help me carry these shells? There are so many I want to take home!” The beauty of the seashells scattered on the beach captivated Gatlin. He had already filled his hands with shells of many colors. Aunt Vivian laughed. “Gatlin, why don’t you pick your favorite shells to take home? We can’t carry them all.” After Gatlin and his aunt strolled back to their beach towels, he dumped the shells in a pile. Together they began sorting out the most interesting ones. “Thanks for taking me on my first trip to the beach, Aunt Vivian,” Gatlin said. Aunt Vivian nodded. “This has been such a fun day. I love being out in God’s wonderful creation.” “I just wish I could take all these shells home. I didn’t know there would be so many!” Gatlin exclaimed. “As many shells as there are, there’s even more sand. And the Bible tells us God’s thoughts toward His children outnumber even the grains of sand,” Aunt Vivian added. “Wow.” Gatlin paused in sifting through the seashells. “God must think about us a lot.” “He sure does. Jesus even told His followers that God knows the number of hairs on our heads!” Gatlin looked out toward the waves and the sun setting over the water. “God must really love us,” he pondered. “I know Jesus came to save us, but I didn’t know He pays that much attention to me.” “He does, Gatlin,” Aunt Vivian answered. “God cares about every single person in this world. He sees everyone and knows their hearts. And as Christians who trust in Jesus, we can have peace knowing that God is always with us and that we matter to Him.” She paused then picked up a peach-colored shell shaped like a heart. “Look at this one!” “Oh!” Gatlin grinned. “I think I’ll keep this one to remember that God knows me and loves me.” “Good.” Aunt Vivian smiled. Then she jumped up from the sandy towel and said, “Race you to the water for one last swim!” –Allison Wilson Lee How about you? Have you ever wondered if you matter to God? The Bible says you matter to Him so much that He knows the number of hairs on your head. His thoughts about you outnumber the grains of sand on a beach. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for your sins so you could be His child forever. That’s how much He loves you! When you feel small or unimportant, remember how much God cares for you and thank Him for His love for you. Today's Key Verse: How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! (NIV) Psalm 139:17 Today's Key Thought: You matter to God

Sand and Seashells 8cf7fd62-4c9e-4aeb-840e-d88a9e215bd6Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2025) Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2025)d504394b-cf47-4a22-8433-808e15887fc7Thu, 21 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: The Beatitudes (2025) “The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching,” the Catechism tells us. Jesus’ proclamation in Chapter 5 of the Gospel of Matthew purifies our hearts, sets a standard for earthly discernment, and directs our actions towards heaven. Fr. Mike invites us to choose God’s ways and forsake our own ways. Today’s readings and paragraphs 1716-1729. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching,” the Catechism tells us. Jesus’ proclamation in Chapter 5 of the Gospel of Matthew purifies our hearts, sets a standard for earthly discernment, and directs our actions towards heaven. Fr. Mike invites us to choose God’s ways and forsake our own ways. Today’s readings and paragraphs 1716-1729. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 233: The Beatitudes (2025)87b6a140-62f5-43fc-bc5c-07393a694391Thu, 21 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSand and Seashells"Aunt Vivian, will you help me carry these shells? There are so many I want to take home!" The beauty of the seashells scattered on the beach captivated Gatlin. He had already filled his hands with shells of many colors.Aunt Vivian laughed. "Gatlin, why don't you pick your favorite shells to take home? We can't carry them all." After Gatlin and his aunt strolled back to their beach towels, he dumped the shells in a pile. Together they began sorting out the most interesting ones."Thanks for taking me on my first trip to the beach, Aunt Vivian," Gatlin said.Aunt Vivian nodded. "This has been such a fun day. I love being out in God's wonderful creation.""I just wish I could take all these shells home. I didn't know there would be so many!" Gatlin exclaimed."As many shells as there are, there's even more sand. And the Bible tells us God's thoughts toward His children outnumber even the grains of sand," Aunt Vivian added."Wow." Gatlin paused in sifting through the seashells. "God must think about us a lot.""He sure does. Jesus even told His followers that God knows the number of hairs on our heads!" Gatlin looked out toward the waves and the sun setting over the water. "God must really love us," he pondered. "I know Jesus came to save us, but I didn't know He pays that much attention to me.""He does, Gatlin," Aunt Vivian answered. "God cares about every single person in this world. He sees everyone and knows their hearts. And as Christians who trust in Jesus, we can have peace knowing that God is always with us and that we matter to Him." She paused then picked up a peach-colored shell shaped like a heart. "Look at this one!""Oh!" Gatlin grinned. "I think I'll keep this one to remember that God knows me and loves me." "Good." Aunt Vivian smiled. Then she jumped up from the sandy towel and said, "Race you to the water for one last swim!" –Allison Wilson Lee

"Aunt Vivian, will you help me carry these shells? There are so many I want to take home!" The beauty of the seashells scattered on the beach captivated Gatlin. He had already filled his hands with shells of many colors.Aunt Vivian laughed. "Gatlin, why don't you pick your favorite shells to take home? We can't carry them all." After Gatlin and his aunt strolled back to their beach towels, he dumped the shells in a pile. Together they began sorting out the most interesting ones."Thanks for taking me on my first trip to the beach, Aunt Vivian," Gatlin said.Aunt Vivian nodded. "This has been such a fun day. I love being out in God's wonderful creation.""I just wish I could take all these shells home. I didn't know there would be so many!" Gatlin exclaimed."As many shells as there are, there's even more sand. And the Bible tells us God's thoughts toward His children outnumber even the grains of sand," Aunt Vivian added."Wow." Gatlin paused in sifting through the seashells. "God must think about us a lot.""He sure does. Jesus even told His followers that God knows the number of hairs on our heads!" Gatlin looked out toward the waves and the sun setting over the water. "God must really love us," he pondered. "I know Jesus came to save us, but I didn't know He pays that much attention to me.""He does, Gatlin," Aunt Vivian answered. "God cares about every single person in this world. He sees everyone and knows their hearts. And as Christians who trust in Jesus, we can have peace knowing that God is always with us and that we matter to Him." She paused then picked up a peach-colored shell shaped like a heart. "Look at this one!""Oh!" Gatlin grinned. "I think I'll keep this one to remember that God knows me and loves me." "Good." Aunt Vivian smiled. Then she jumped up from the sandy towel and said, "Race you to the water for one last swim!" –Allison Wilson Lee

Sand and Seashellsea78cc5e-b81c-40bd-a491-4dbcab7e06a0Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags256 - Poverty with Mike TenbuschIf you are reading this, there's a good chance you are living in one form of poverty right now. Don't believe me? Give me a moment to explain. Mother Theresa, upon landing in the United States for the first time, exclaimed she had never been to such an impoverished country. She wasn't talking about money - but about emotional and spiritual poverty. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Mike Tenbusch describes his lifelong work against poverty both here at home in the US and in the world at large. We talk about how our communities and homes are deeply impoverished emotionally and spiritually. We talk about how we Catholic men in particular are called to provide a counter example to the world. You can read more about Mike Tenbusch's work at https://intsam.org/ Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

If you are reading this, there's a good chance you are living in one form of poverty right now. Don't believe me? Give me a moment to explain. Mother Theresa, upon landing in the United States for the first time, exclaimed she had never been to such an impoverished country. She wasn't talking about money - but about emotional and spiritual poverty. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Mike Tenbusch describes his lifelong work against poverty both here at home in the US and in the world at large. We talk about how our communities and homes are deeply impoverished emotionally and spiritually. We talk about how we Catholic men in particular are called to provide a counter example to the world. You can read more about Mike Tenbusch's work at https://intsam.org/ Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full256 - Poverty with Mike Tenbusch69c3b5f4-f6cb-4e59-a756-ce6fb80de82fWed, 20 Aug 2025 21:34:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#383: Jesus loves me this I know for the Bible tells me so John 3:2, 16-19, 1John 3:1, &amp; 1John 4:19 All of our readings have something in common....they speak of God's love for us. We are reminded of God's promises that hold true even when we do not feel it. The kids think about what having a bad day feels like and we discuss how feelings are important but sometimes, they can trick us to forget the truth. This is where we turn to our Bible and remind ourselves the truth of just how much God loves us regardless of if the day we are having feels like a good one or a bad one.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! I hope this helps facilitate good conversations between you and your children. ----------&nbsp; 🎁 Join the team:Visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ and click Support &amp; Bonus Content&nbsp;You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan Your gift will help us reach our goal of 500 Paying pateron members. If even 10% of listeners joined, we could sustain and&nbsp;grow this ministry. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 3:2, 16-19, 1John 3:1, &amp; 1John 4:19 All of our readings have something in common....they speak of God's love for us. We are reminded of God's promises that hold true even when we do not feel it. The kids think about what having a bad day feels like and we discuss how feelings are important but sometimes, they can trick us to forget the truth. This is where we turn to our Bible and remind ourselves the truth of just how much God loves us regardless of if the day we are having feels like a good one or a bad one.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! I hope this helps facilitate good conversations between you and your children. ----------&nbsp; 🎁 Join the team:Visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ and click Support &amp; Bonus Content&nbsp;You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted onetime payment annual plan Your gift will help us reach our goal of 500 Paying pateron members. If even 10% of listeners joined, we could sustain and&nbsp;grow this ministry. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#383: Jesus loves me this I know for the Bible tells me so 3b828d24-2f50-49e2-aee9-8bb06620878cWed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000532https://216.73.216.191/allTags Nerve Medicine Read: Psalm 116:1-7; Philippians 4:4-9 More than an hour after Amelia had gone to bed at her grandparents’ home, she still had not fallen asleep. She tried everything she could think of to relax her mind, but nothing worked. Finally, she slipped out of bed and went to find Grandma. “Grandma, I saw an ad on TV about sleeping pills,” said Amelia. “Do you have any? Can I have some?” “I don’t have any—and I don’t think it would be good for you to take anything like that anyway, Amelia,” said Grandma. Amelia sighed. She thought Grandma might say something like that. “But I just can’t get to sleep,” she said. “You’re probably worried about the divorce hearings tomorrow, aren’t you?” asked Grandma, giving Amelia a hug. Amelia nodded. She felt better just having Grandma close. “It makes me nervous,” she said, wishing she could tell Grandma exactly how she felt. But Amelia couldn’t put her emotions into words. “I’m afraid of what will happen.” “It’s been bothering me too,” Grandma told her. “We need to keep on praying for your mom and dad.” Grandma was silent for a moment, and Amelia guessed their feelings were almost the same. “Sleeping pills might make our bodies go to sleep, but I think there’s an even better medicine for our nerves.” Grandma picked up her Bible and opened it. “I’ll read one of my favorite passages to you. It’s in Philippians, and I think it will help both of us.” As Grandma read out loud, Amelia noticed the Bible verses encouraged her to pray about everything. “Amelia, as your Savior, Jesus promises to be with you in every situation,” Grandma said when she finished reading. “He wants you to trust Him with the things you’re worried about so you can feel His peace—no matter what happens.” Grandma prayed and asked God to quiet their nerves and give them rest. She also prayed for Amelia’s parents. “I think I can go to sleep now,” Amelia said as she hugged Grandma. “Thanks for reading those Bible verses to me. That was good nerve medicine.” Amelia settled back into bed, and even though she was still nervous, she felt better knowing Jesus promised to be with her and give her peace. –Esther M. Bailey How about you? Has something been making you nervous recently? The next time you feel troubled, tell Jesus what’s bothering you. Read some Bible verses that remind you He loves you and is always with you. He gave His life to save you, and you can trust Him to be with you through everything. Ask Him for peace despite the difficulties. If you’re still nervous, talk to a trusted adult about your worries too. Today's Key Verse: The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (NKJV) Philippians 4:7 Today's Key Thought: Jesus brings you peace

Read: Psalm 116:1-7; Philippians 4:4-9 More than an hour after Amelia had gone to bed at her grandparents’ home, she still had not fallen asleep. She tried everything she could think of to relax her mind, but nothing worked. Finally, she slipped out of bed and went to find Grandma. “Grandma, I saw an ad on TV about sleeping pills,” said Amelia. “Do you have any? Can I have some?” “I don’t have any—and I don’t think it would be good for you to take anything like that anyway, Amelia,” said Grandma. Amelia sighed. She thought Grandma might say something like that. “But I just can’t get to sleep,” she said. “You’re probably worried about the divorce hearings tomorrow, aren’t you?” asked Grandma, giving Amelia a hug. Amelia nodded. She felt better just having Grandma close. “It makes me nervous,” she said, wishing she could tell Grandma exactly how she felt. But Amelia couldn’t put her emotions into words. “I’m afraid of what will happen.” “It’s been bothering me too,” Grandma told her. “We need to keep on praying for your mom and dad.” Grandma was silent for a moment, and Amelia guessed their feelings were almost the same. “Sleeping pills might make our bodies go to sleep, but I think there’s an even better medicine for our nerves.” Grandma picked up her Bible and opened it. “I’ll read one of my favorite passages to you. It’s in Philippians, and I think it will help both of us.” As Grandma read out loud, Amelia noticed the Bible verses encouraged her to pray about everything. “Amelia, as your Savior, Jesus promises to be with you in every situation,” Grandma said when she finished reading. “He wants you to trust Him with the things you’re worried about so you can feel His peace—no matter what happens.” Grandma prayed and asked God to quiet their nerves and give them rest. She also prayed for Amelia’s parents. “I think I can go to sleep now,” Amelia said as she hugged Grandma. “Thanks for reading those Bible verses to me. That was good nerve medicine.” Amelia settled back into bed, and even though she was still nervous, she felt better knowing Jesus promised to be with her and give her peace. –Esther M. Bailey How about you? Has something been making you nervous recently? The next time you feel troubled, tell Jesus what’s bothering you. Read some Bible verses that remind you He loves you and is always with you. He gave His life to save you, and you can trust Him to be with you through everything. Ask Him for peace despite the difficulties. If you’re still nervous, talk to a trusted adult about your worries too. Today's Key Verse: The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (NKJV) Philippians 4:7 Today's Key Thought: Jesus brings you peace

Nerve Medicine 4966d1f7-cca7-47a7-a29f-ced3f5b146beWed, 20 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2025)44d5a956-3cee-43f7-974f-e18717d5a10fWed, 20 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Man Is Made in the Image of God (2025) We enter a new chapter examining the dignity of the human person, and Article 1 shows us that we have dignity because we are made in the image and likeness of God. We preserve that dignity when we exercise virtue and charity, and we do violence to it when we commit sin and evil acts. Fr. Mike hones in on the bold statement that we as humans are “the only creature on earth that God has willed for its own sake.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1699-1715. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We enter a new chapter examining the dignity of the human person, and Article 1 shows us that we have dignity because we are made in the image and likeness of God. We preserve that dignity when we exercise virtue and charity, and we do violence to it when we commit sin and evil acts. Fr. Mike hones in on the bold statement that we as humans are “the only creature on earth that God has willed for its own sake.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1699-1715. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 232: Man Is Made in the Image of God (2025)8b0a281f-461a-4b6f-90d6-462967090275Wed, 20 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNerve MedicineMore than an hour after Amelia had gone to bed at her grandparents' home, she still had not fallen asleep. She tried everything she could think of to relax her mind, but nothing worked. Finally, she slipped out of bed and went to find Grandma."Grandma, I saw an ad on TV about sleeping pills," said Amelia. "Do you have any? Can I have some?""I don't have any--and I don't think it would be good for you to take anything like that anyway, Amelia," said Grandma.Amelia sighed. She thought Grandma might say something like that. "But I just can't get to sleep," she said."You're probably worried about the divorce hearings tomorrow, aren't you?" asked Grandma, giving Amelia a hug.Amelia nodded. She felt better just having Grandma close. "It makes me nervous," she said, wishing she could tell Grandma exactly how she felt. But Amelia couldn't put her emotions into words. "I'm afraid of what will happen.""It's been bothering me too," Grandma told her. "We need to keep on praying for your mom and dad." Grandma was silent for a moment, and Amelia guessed their feelings were almost the same."Sleeping pills might make our bodies go to sleep, but I think there's an even better medicine for our nerves." Grandma picked up her Bible and opened it. "I'll read one of my favorite passages to you. It's in Philippians, and I think it will help both of us."As Grandma read out loud, Amelia noticed the Bible verses encouraged her to pray about everything. "Amelia, as your Savior, Jesus promises to be with you in every situation," Grandma said when she finished reading. "He wants you to trust Him with the things you're worried about so you can feel His peace--no matter what happens." Grandma prayed and asked God to quiet their nerves and give them rest. She also prayed for Amelia's parents."I think I can go to sleep now," Amelia said as she hugged Grandma. "Thanks for reading those Bible verses to me. That was good nerve medicine." Amelia settled back into bed, and even though she was still nervous, she felt better knowing Jesus promised to be with her and give her peace. –Esther M. Bailey

More than an hour after Amelia had gone to bed at her grandparents' home, she still had not fallen asleep. She tried everything she could think of to relax her mind, but nothing worked. Finally, she slipped out of bed and went to find Grandma."Grandma, I saw an ad on TV about sleeping pills," said Amelia. "Do you have any? Can I have some?""I don't have any--and I don't think it would be good for you to take anything like that anyway, Amelia," said Grandma.Amelia sighed. She thought Grandma might say something like that. "But I just can't get to sleep," she said."You're probably worried about the divorce hearings tomorrow, aren't you?" asked Grandma, giving Amelia a hug.Amelia nodded. She felt better just having Grandma close. "It makes me nervous," she said, wishing she could tell Grandma exactly how she felt. But Amelia couldn't put her emotions into words. "I'm afraid of what will happen.""It's been bothering me too," Grandma told her. "We need to keep on praying for your mom and dad." Grandma was silent for a moment, and Amelia guessed their feelings were almost the same."Sleeping pills might make our bodies go to sleep, but I think there's an even better medicine for our nerves." Grandma picked up her Bible and opened it. "I'll read one of my favorite passages to you. It's in Philippians, and I think it will help both of us."As Grandma read out loud, Amelia noticed the Bible verses encouraged her to pray about everything. "Amelia, as your Savior, Jesus promises to be with you in every situation," Grandma said when she finished reading. "He wants you to trust Him with the things you're worried about so you can feel His peace--no matter what happens." Grandma prayed and asked God to quiet their nerves and give them rest. She also prayed for Amelia's parents."I think I can go to sleep now," Amelia said as she hugged Grandma. "Thanks for reading those Bible verses to me. That was good nerve medicine." Amelia settled back into bed, and even though she was still nervous, she felt better knowing Jesus promised to be with her and give her peace. –Esther M. Bailey

Nerve Medicinece4a4d96-697c-4da1-a2db-ae7ccc3ef75fWed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Everywhere All the Time Read: Psalm 139:7-12; Jeremiah 23:23-24; Matthew 1:23 “Can I have one of your French fries?” Gavin asked his sister as he snatched one from her plate. “Hey, no! You have your own!” Hailey protested. She put her arm around her plate to defend her food. “But you got the crispier ones!” Gavin held up one of his flimsy French fries. “Our oven hasn’t been cooking evenly. Here, Gavin, I got a few more crispy ones,” Mom said and scraped some of her fries onto Gavin’s plate. “I thought that since we rented this place it meant the landlord had to fix things like that,” Gavin said as he ate another fry. “He does, but he also prioritizes repairs,” Mom explained. “He oversees more than twenty apartments and does most of the repairs himself. Our oven not working is not as important as someone’s broken heater, so we have to wait until the landlord has time to fix it.” Mom got up and put her plate in the sink. She returned with her Bible and took the church prayer list out. Every night they prayed for the people and things on the list together. “God has a lot more people to take care of than our landlord. Is that why we sometimes have to wait for our prayers to be answered?” Hailey asked. “No, that’s not why,” Mom replied. “Unlike our landlord, God is able to immediately do anything we ask. But He doesn’t always answer our prayers right away because His plan is often different from what we think is best. That doesn’t mean He doesn’t hear our prayers. God sees and hears everything because He’s omnipresent.” “Omni-what?” Gavin asked with a puzzled look. “Omnipresent,” Mom repeated. “It means He’s everywhere all the time. Millions of people could pray at the same time, and God would hear them all. But even though He’s everywhere, God is present with Christians in a special way. The Bible calls Jesus ‘Immanuel,’ which means ‘God with us.’ When we put our faith in Jesus, God gives us the Holy Spirit, who will never leave us. Even though God doesn’t always answer our prayers right away or how we want, He promises to be with us through everything.” “I’m thankful God is always with us to help us,” Gavin said. “Let’s pray that He’ll help our landlord fix our oven soon!” –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Have you ever wondered how God hears everyone’s prayers all over the world? God isn’t limited to being in one place at one time like we are. He is present everywhere all the time, so He sees, hears, and knows everything. And if you know Jesus as your Savior, you always have God’s presence with you through the Holy Spirit. God hears your prayers, and even if you have to wait for an answer, He is with you. Today's Key Verse: The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. (NKJV) Psalm 145:18 Today's Key Thought: God is with us

Read: Psalm 139:7-12; Jeremiah 23:23-24; Matthew 1:23 “Can I have one of your French fries?” Gavin asked his sister as he snatched one from her plate. “Hey, no! You have your own!” Hailey protested. She put her arm around her plate to defend her food. “But you got the crispier ones!” Gavin held up one of his flimsy French fries. “Our oven hasn’t been cooking evenly. Here, Gavin, I got a few more crispy ones,” Mom said and scraped some of her fries onto Gavin’s plate. “I thought that since we rented this place it meant the landlord had to fix things like that,” Gavin said as he ate another fry. “He does, but he also prioritizes repairs,” Mom explained. “He oversees more than twenty apartments and does most of the repairs himself. Our oven not working is not as important as someone’s broken heater, so we have to wait until the landlord has time to fix it.” Mom got up and put her plate in the sink. She returned with her Bible and took the church prayer list out. Every night they prayed for the people and things on the list together. “God has a lot more people to take care of than our landlord. Is that why we sometimes have to wait for our prayers to be answered?” Hailey asked. “No, that’s not why,” Mom replied. “Unlike our landlord, God is able to immediately do anything we ask. But He doesn’t always answer our prayers right away because His plan is often different from what we think is best. That doesn’t mean He doesn’t hear our prayers. God sees and hears everything because He’s omnipresent.” “Omni-what?” Gavin asked with a puzzled look. “Omnipresent,” Mom repeated. “It means He’s everywhere all the time. Millions of people could pray at the same time, and God would hear them all. But even though He’s everywhere, God is present with Christians in a special way. The Bible calls Jesus ‘Immanuel,’ which means ‘God with us.’ When we put our faith in Jesus, God gives us the Holy Spirit, who will never leave us. Even though God doesn’t always answer our prayers right away or how we want, He promises to be with us through everything.” “I’m thankful God is always with us to help us,” Gavin said. “Let’s pray that He’ll help our landlord fix our oven soon!” –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Have you ever wondered how God hears everyone’s prayers all over the world? God isn’t limited to being in one place at one time like we are. He is present everywhere all the time, so He sees, hears, and knows everything. And if you know Jesus as your Savior, you always have God’s presence with you through the Holy Spirit. God hears your prayers, and even if you have to wait for an answer, He is with you. Today's Key Verse: The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. (NKJV) Psalm 145:18 Today's Key Thought: God is with us

Everywhere All the Time 6151f78b-bf50-4ea2-bf27-e6ac4b9c60afTue, 19 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2025) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2025)1e4a069e-8a8d-40e0-b2c5-3efc32878553Tue, 19 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: Our Calling (2025) As we step into Part Three of the Catechism on How We Live, we begin with an overview of our high calling as sons and daughters of God. Truly our “first and last point of reference” will always be “Jesus Christ himself, who is ‘the way, and the Truth, and the life.’” Fr. Mike identifies for us that when most people say, “I can’t accept what the Church teaches”, it’s rarely about dogma, like the Trinity or the divinity of Christ. More often than not, it’s about Christian morality, and that’s the journey we’re embarking on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1691-1698. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we step into Part Three of the Catechism on How We Live, we begin with an overview of our high calling as sons and daughters of God. Truly our “first and last point of reference” will always be “Jesus Christ himself, who is ‘the way, and the Truth, and the life.’” Fr. Mike identifies for us that when most people say, “I can’t accept what the Church teaches”, it’s rarely about dogma, like the Trinity or the divinity of Christ. More often than not, it’s about Christian morality, and that’s the journey we’re embarking on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1691-1698. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 231: Our Calling (2025)b5d3e7a6-a29f-4778-aa6e-dc19de71099bTue, 19 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEverywhere All the Time"Can I have one of your French fries?" Gavin asked his sister as he snatched one from her plate. "Hey, no! You have your own!" Hailey protested. She put her arm around her plate to defend her food. "But you got the crispier ones!" Gavin held up one of his flimsy French fries. "Our oven hasn't been cooking evenly. Here, Gavin, I got a few more crispy ones," Mom said and scraped some of her fries onto Gavin's plate. "I thought that since we rented this place it meant the landlord had to fix things like that," Gavin said as he ate another fry. "He does, but he also prioritizes repairs," Mom explained. "He oversees more than twenty apartments and does most of the repairs himself. Our oven not working is not as important as someone's broken heater, so we have to wait until the landlord has time to fix it." Mom got up and put her plate in the sink. She returned with her Bible and took the church prayer list out. Every night they prayed for the people and things on the list together. "God has a lot more people to take care of than our landlord. Is that why we sometimes have to wait for our prayers to be answered?" Hailey asked. "No, that's not why," Mom replied. "Unlike our landlord, God is able to immediately do anything we ask. But He doesn't always answer our prayers right away because His plan is often different from what we think is best. That doesn't mean He doesn't hear our prayers. God sees and hears everything because He's omnipresent.""Omni-what?" Gavin asked with a puzzled look. "Omnipresent," Mom repeated. "It means He's everywhere all the time. Millions of people could pray at the same time, and God would hear them all. But even though He's everywhere, God is present with Christians in a special way. The Bible calls Jesus 'Immanuel,' which means 'God with us.' When we put our faith in Jesus, God gives us the Holy Spirit, who will never leave us. Even though God doesn't always answer our prayers right away or how we want, He promises to be with us through everything." "I'm thankful God is always with us to help us," Gavin said. "Let's pray that He'll help our landlord fix our oven soon!" –Melissa Yeagle

"Can I have one of your French fries?" Gavin asked his sister as he snatched one from her plate. "Hey, no! You have your own!" Hailey protested. She put her arm around her plate to defend her food. "But you got the crispier ones!" Gavin held up one of his flimsy French fries. "Our oven hasn't been cooking evenly. Here, Gavin, I got a few more crispy ones," Mom said and scraped some of her fries onto Gavin's plate. "I thought that since we rented this place it meant the landlord had to fix things like that," Gavin said as he ate another fry. "He does, but he also prioritizes repairs," Mom explained. "He oversees more than twenty apartments and does most of the repairs himself. Our oven not working is not as important as someone's broken heater, so we have to wait until the landlord has time to fix it." Mom got up and put her plate in the sink. She returned with her Bible and took the church prayer list out. Every night they prayed for the people and things on the list together. "God has a lot more people to take care of than our landlord. Is that why we sometimes have to wait for our prayers to be answered?" Hailey asked. "No, that's not why," Mom replied. "Unlike our landlord, God is able to immediately do anything we ask. But He doesn't always answer our prayers right away because His plan is often different from what we think is best. That doesn't mean He doesn't hear our prayers. God sees and hears everything because He's omnipresent.""Omni-what?" Gavin asked with a puzzled look. "Omnipresent," Mom repeated. "It means He's everywhere all the time. Millions of people could pray at the same time, and God would hear them all. But even though He's everywhere, God is present with Christians in a special way. The Bible calls Jesus 'Immanuel,' which means 'God with us.' When we put our faith in Jesus, God gives us the Holy Spirit, who will never leave us. Even though God doesn't always answer our prayers right away or how we want, He promises to be with us through everything." "I'm thankful God is always with us to help us," Gavin said. "Let's pray that He'll help our landlord fix our oven soon!" –Melissa Yeagle

Everywhere All the Timea4a415e9-8186-4c8b-a58a-158de763b0b3Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Reacts to Confession Scenes from Movies and TV Shows Have you ever watched a confession scene and wondered how accurate it really is? Join Fr. Mike as he reacts to popular confession scenes in movies and tv shows!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever watched a confession scene and wondered how accurate it really is? Join Fr. Mike as he reacts to popular confession scenes in movies and tv shows!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Reacts to Confession Scenes from Movies and TV Shows2ef30e4c-5c0e-4888-8808-bf55e9d9d023Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChatGPT Brain Rot Debate: The Fastest Way to Get Dementia, Watch This Before Using ChatGPT Again, Especially If Your Kids Use It!MIT just announced that AI is rotting your brain?! Two world-leading experts break this study down and reveal how AI and ChatGPT could silently shrink your brain, kill creativity, and wreck your memory.  Dr Daniel Amen is a renowned psychiatrist, brain health expert, and founder of Amen Clinics, which holds over 270,000 brain scans. He is joined by Dr Terry Sejnowski, a pioneer in the field of computational neuroscience and co-creator of the Boltzmann machine, a groundbreaking neural network that helped lay the foundation for modern AI.  They discuss: The evolutionary reason why ChatGPT is dangerous for your brain  How ChatGPT trains your brain to avoid discomfort, and why that’s dangerous  How using AI too early in life may block emotional growth and resilience  The surprising reason AI might make you more anxious, not less Why brain reserve is your greatest defense against future decline The hidden mental cost of seeking “perfect” partners through robotics and artificial intimacy What you can do right now to protect your brain health in an AI-saturated world 00:00 Intro 00:02:53 Terry's Background 00:03:35 Daniel Amen Introduction 00:04:35 MIT Study: ChatGPT and Reduced Brain Function 00:07:42 The Link Between ChatGPT and Dementia 00:11:09 Biggest AI Concerns Before Understanding Long-Term Consequences 00:19:49 What Does a Healthy Relationship with AI Look Like? 00:23:09 AI and Early Brain Development 00:25:43 AI Girlfriends 00:35:38 Why Struggle Is Good for Your Brain 00:37:24 Biggest Concerns with AI 00:40:26 ChatGPT Best Practices 00:45:07 Do We Still Need to Spell? 00:46:53 How Can We Learn Better? 00:48:32 How to Avoid Procrastination 00:52:12 Ads 00:54:15 Boosting Brain Health Without AI 00:57:57 Are We Raising Mentally Weak Kids? 00:58:46 Effects of Religion on the Brain 01:01:43 How to Build a Brain-Healthy Nation 01:03:55 Things That Are Bad for Your Brain 01:07:24 Artificial Sweeteners 01:09:07 Is Loud Noise Bad for Your Brain? 01:10:19 Ads 01:11:11 Multitasking 01:12:59 What’s Causing the Rise in ADHD? 01:16:07 Negativity in the Brain 01:18:30 The Top Tip for a Healthier Brain 01:21:08 Importance of Sleep for Brain Health 01:26:59 Are You Prepared for Your Next Health Challenge? Follow Dr Daniel: Instagram - https://bit.ly/45pGDHk  X - https://bit.ly/4m8NtIz  Website - https://bit.ly/4lhW9uS Podcast - https://apple.co/4op5WSz You can purchase Dr Daniel’s book, ‘Raising Mentally Strong Kids’, here: https://amzn.to/4ldncHB  Follow Dr Terry: X - https://bit.ly/4frO4T6  Salk Institute Academic Profile - https://bit.ly/3H3Sy5H  Publications - https://bit.ly/4mbwrcS You can purchase Dr Terry’s book, ‘ChatGPT and the Future of AI: The Deep Language Revolution’, here: https://amzn.to/45kw0Wb  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store/  Vodafone - Check out the first episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL1Swvp4X5w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MIT just announced that AI is rotting your brain?! Two world-leading experts break this study down and reveal how AI and ChatGPT could silently shrink your brain, kill creativity, and wreck your memory.  Dr Daniel Amen is a renowned psychiatrist, brain health expert, and founder of Amen Clinics, which holds over 270,000 brain scans. He is joined by Dr Terry Sejnowski, a pioneer in the field of computational neuroscience and co-creator of the Boltzmann machine, a groundbreaking neural network that helped lay the foundation for modern AI.  They discuss: The evolutionary reason why ChatGPT is dangerous for your brain  How ChatGPT trains your brain to avoid discomfort, and why that’s dangerous  How using AI too early in life may block emotional growth and resilience  The surprising reason AI might make you more anxious, not less Why brain reserve is your greatest defense against future decline The hidden mental cost of seeking “perfect” partners through robotics and artificial intimacy What you can do right now to protect your brain health in an AI-saturated world 00:00 Intro 00:02:53 Terry's Background 00:03:35 Daniel Amen Introduction 00:04:35 MIT Study: ChatGPT and Reduced Brain Function 00:07:42 The Link Between ChatGPT and Dementia 00:11:09 Biggest AI Concerns Before Understanding Long-Term Consequences 00:19:49 What Does a Healthy Relationship with AI Look Like? 00:23:09 AI and Early Brain Development 00:25:43 AI Girlfriends 00:35:38 Why Struggle Is Good for Your Brain 00:37:24 Biggest Concerns with AI 00:40:26 ChatGPT Best Practices 00:45:07 Do We Still Need to Spell? 00:46:53 How Can We Learn Better? 00:48:32 How to Avoid Procrastination 00:52:12 Ads 00:54:15 Boosting Brain Health Without AI 00:57:57 Are We Raising Mentally Weak Kids? 00:58:46 Effects of Religion on the Brain 01:01:43 How to Build a Brain-Healthy Nation 01:03:55 Things That Are Bad for Your Brain 01:07:24 Artificial Sweeteners 01:09:07 Is Loud Noise Bad for Your Brain? 01:10:19 Ads 01:11:11 Multitasking 01:12:59 What’s Causing the Rise in ADHD? 01:16:07 Negativity in the Brain 01:18:30 The Top Tip for a Healthier Brain 01:21:08 Importance of Sleep for Brain Health 01:26:59 Are You Prepared for Your Next Health Challenge? Follow Dr Daniel: Instagram - https://bit.ly/45pGDHk  X - https://bit.ly/4m8NtIz  Website - https://bit.ly/4lhW9uS Podcast - https://apple.co/4op5WSz You can purchase Dr Daniel’s book, ‘Raising Mentally Strong Kids’, here: https://amzn.to/4ldncHB  Follow Dr Terry: X - https://bit.ly/4frO4T6  Salk Institute Academic Profile - https://bit.ly/3H3Sy5H  Publications - https://bit.ly/4mbwrcS You can purchase Dr Terry’s book, ‘ChatGPT and the Future of AI: The Deep Language Revolution’, here: https://amzn.to/45kw0Wb  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store/  Vodafone - Check out the first episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL1Swvp4X5w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullChatGPT Brain Rot Debate: The Fastest Way to Get Dementia, Watch This Before Using ChatGPT Again, Especially If Your Kids Use It!b566c9c6-9d12-4109-b7f6-de0ddf77e4d9Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +00005621https://216.73.216.191/allTags Undeserved Gift Read: Ephesians 1:7-9 Tinkling bells chimed invitingly as the ice cream truck turned onto Cali’s street. Ice cream was one of her favorite treats, but it was just before lunchtime, so she was sure her grandma wouldn’t let her have anything now. But I can still have a little fun with the ice cream truck driver, Cali thought. She yelled loudly to get his attention as he drove by, then ducked behind a bush. The truck stopped, and the man got out expecting to sell something, but no one came to buy. Cali snickered to herself when she saw his puzzled face. “That was unkind,” said Grandma, and Cali jumped in surprise. She had no idea Grandma was watching and had come out. “It was wrong for you to stop that man and make him think he was going to earn some money. Now come with me. You need to apologize.” Grandma led the way to the truck, which had not yet moved on. Under Grandma’s watchful eye, Cali told the driver she was sorry for playing a trick on him. Then Grandma bought an ice cream bar for each of them. Cali felt ashamed when her grandmother held out the treat. “No thanks, Grandma.” “But I bought this for you,” said Grandma. Cali looked at the ground. “I don’t deserve it after what I did.” “That’s true,” said Grandma. “But I want you to have it anyway—it’s a gift from me.” She continued to hold out the ice cream bar. Reluctantly, Cali took the treat and began to eat. It tasted so good and was very refreshing on such a hot day! “Thank you, Grandma,” she said. Grandma smiled. “You’re glad you accepted my gift, aren’t you?” Cali nodded. “I am, even though I don’t deserve it.” “We don’t deserve God’s love and forgiveness either,” said Grandma. “But He offers it to us as a gift—a gift we need to accept. Jesus died on the cross to save us from sin so we could be forgiven and have eternal life with Him. But we can’t enjoy that gift until we accept it.” “Just like this ice cream,” said Cali. “I’ve accepted God’s gift, Grandma. I know Jesus has saved me and given me eternal life.” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Do you trust Jesus as your Savior? Have you accepted His gift of eternal life? God offers it to everyone, but it has to be received to be enjoyed. You don’t deserve it—no one does. But don’t push it away! Jesus loves you so much that He sacrificed His life to pay for your sins. Accept the undeserved but wonderful gift He offers. (To learn more, go to "Have You Heard the Good News?") Today's Key Verse: The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NKJV) Romans 6:23 Today's Key Thought: Accept God’s gift

Read: Ephesians 1:7-9 Tinkling bells chimed invitingly as the ice cream truck turned onto Cali’s street. Ice cream was one of her favorite treats, but it was just before lunchtime, so she was sure her grandma wouldn’t let her have anything now. But I can still have a little fun with the ice cream truck driver, Cali thought. She yelled loudly to get his attention as he drove by, then ducked behind a bush. The truck stopped, and the man got out expecting to sell something, but no one came to buy. Cali snickered to herself when she saw his puzzled face. “That was unkind,” said Grandma, and Cali jumped in surprise. She had no idea Grandma was watching and had come out. “It was wrong for you to stop that man and make him think he was going to earn some money. Now come with me. You need to apologize.” Grandma led the way to the truck, which had not yet moved on. Under Grandma’s watchful eye, Cali told the driver she was sorry for playing a trick on him. Then Grandma bought an ice cream bar for each of them. Cali felt ashamed when her grandmother held out the treat. “No thanks, Grandma.” “But I bought this for you,” said Grandma. Cali looked at the ground. “I don’t deserve it after what I did.” “That’s true,” said Grandma. “But I want you to have it anyway—it’s a gift from me.” She continued to hold out the ice cream bar. Reluctantly, Cali took the treat and began to eat. It tasted so good and was very refreshing on such a hot day! “Thank you, Grandma,” she said. Grandma smiled. “You’re glad you accepted my gift, aren’t you?” Cali nodded. “I am, even though I don’t deserve it.” “We don’t deserve God’s love and forgiveness either,” said Grandma. “But He offers it to us as a gift—a gift we need to accept. Jesus died on the cross to save us from sin so we could be forgiven and have eternal life with Him. But we can’t enjoy that gift until we accept it.” “Just like this ice cream,” said Cali. “I’ve accepted God’s gift, Grandma. I know Jesus has saved me and given me eternal life.” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Do you trust Jesus as your Savior? Have you accepted His gift of eternal life? God offers it to everyone, but it has to be received to be enjoyed. You don’t deserve it—no one does. But don’t push it away! Jesus loves you so much that He sacrificed His life to pay for your sins. Accept the undeserved but wonderful gift He offers. (To learn more, go to "Have You Heard the Good News?") Today's Key Verse: The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NKJV) Romans 6:23 Today's Key Thought: Accept God’s gift

Undeserved Gift b201b877-896b-4b6c-b39a-9ad1c9617fb7Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: A New Heart (2025) Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 230: A New Heart (2025)bbed2026-4d25-4828-9598-11dd98efc474Mon, 18 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: How We Live (Part 3 Introduction with Dr. Mary Healy) The third part of the Catechism tells us how to live—how God has revealed that we are made to act toward him, toward each other, and toward ourselves. Fr. Mike and Dr. Mary Healy dive deep into moral theology, the state of our culture, and some of the stumbling blocks readers are bound to encounter in this part of the Catechism (as well as how to overcome them). This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The third part of the Catechism tells us how to live—how God has revealed that we are made to act toward him, toward each other, and toward ourselves. Fr. Mike and Dr. Mary Healy dive deep into moral theology, the state of our culture, and some of the stumbling blocks readers are bound to encounter in this part of the Catechism (as well as how to overcome them). This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 230: How We Live (Part 3 Introduction with Dr. Mary Healy)c77452ca-dd53-4316-83b7-103aef080522Mon, 18 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUndeserved GiftTinkling bells chimed invitingly as the ice cream truck turned onto Cali's street. Ice cream was one of her favorite treats, but it was just before lunchtime, so she was sure her grandma wouldn't let her have anything now. But I can still have a little fun with the ice cream truck driver, Cali thought. She yelled loudly to get his attention as he drove by, then ducked behind a bush. The truck stopped, and the man got out expecting to sell something, but no one came to buy. Cali snickered to herself when she saw his puzzled face."That was unkind," said Grandma, and Cali jumped in surprise. She had no idea Grandma was watching and had come out. "It was wrong for you to stop that man and make him think he was going to earn some money. Now come with me. You need to apologize." Grandma led the way to the truck, which had not yet moved on.Under Grandma's watchful eye, Cali told the driver she was sorry for playing a trick on him. Then Grandma bought an ice cream bar for each of them.Cali felt ashamed when her grandmother held out the treat. "No thanks, Grandma.""But I bought this for you," said Grandma.Cali looked at the ground. "I don't deserve it after what I did.""That's true," said Grandma. "But I want you to have it anyway--it's a gift from me." She continued to hold out the ice cream bar.Reluctantly, Cali took the treat and began to eat. It tasted so good and was very refreshing on such a hot day! "Thank you, Grandma," she said.Grandma smiled. "You're glad you accepted my gift, aren't you?" Cali nodded. "I am, even though I don't deserve it.""We don't deserve God's love and forgiveness either," said Grandma. "But He offers it to us as a gift--a gift we need to accept. Jesus died on the cross to save us from sin so we could be forgiven and have eternal life with Him. But we can't enjoy that gift until we accept it.""Just like this ice cream," said Cali. "I've accepted God's gift, Grandma. I know Jesus has saved me and given me eternal life." –Nance E. Keyes

Tinkling bells chimed invitingly as the ice cream truck turned onto Cali's street. Ice cream was one of her favorite treats, but it was just before lunchtime, so she was sure her grandma wouldn't let her have anything now. But I can still have a little fun with the ice cream truck driver, Cali thought. She yelled loudly to get his attention as he drove by, then ducked behind a bush. The truck stopped, and the man got out expecting to sell something, but no one came to buy. Cali snickered to herself when she saw his puzzled face."That was unkind," said Grandma, and Cali jumped in surprise. She had no idea Grandma was watching and had come out. "It was wrong for you to stop that man and make him think he was going to earn some money. Now come with me. You need to apologize." Grandma led the way to the truck, which had not yet moved on.Under Grandma's watchful eye, Cali told the driver she was sorry for playing a trick on him. Then Grandma bought an ice cream bar for each of them.Cali felt ashamed when her grandmother held out the treat. "No thanks, Grandma.""But I bought this for you," said Grandma.Cali looked at the ground. "I don't deserve it after what I did.""That's true," said Grandma. "But I want you to have it anyway--it's a gift from me." She continued to hold out the ice cream bar.Reluctantly, Cali took the treat and began to eat. It tasted so good and was very refreshing on such a hot day! "Thank you, Grandma," she said.Grandma smiled. "You're glad you accepted my gift, aren't you?" Cali nodded. "I am, even though I don't deserve it.""We don't deserve God's love and forgiveness either," said Grandma. "But He offers it to us as a gift--a gift we need to accept. Jesus died on the cross to save us from sin so we could be forgiven and have eternal life with Him. But we can't enjoy that gift until we accept it.""Just like this ice cream," said Cali. "I've accepted God's gift, Grandma. I know Jesus has saved me and given me eternal life." –Nance E. Keyes

Undeserved Gift935875e7-86af-42c6-be4f-eb34d214ef59Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Words on Fire Read: James 3:1-10 “Hey, Dad, do you know what Elise told me?” asked Tenley. Dad put down the book he was reading and smiled. Tenley loved to tell him everything that was going on with her friends at school—even when they were on vacation. “Elise says Aria’s dad was arrested and taken to the police station,” Tenley went on. “He was driving under the influence—that means he was drunk—and he crashed into another car. Elise says he gets drunk every weekend, and he—” “Hold on a minute, Tenley,” said Dad. “How do you know what Elise said is true? And even if it is, should you repeat it? You could hurt Aria’s father badly by saying things like that about him. And I’m sure it would hurt Aria to know you’re telling people about her family’s problems.” “Well, I—” Tenley suddenly stood up and pointed to a nearby campsite. “Dad, look! Over there! Those leaves are on fire!” Dad and Tenley raced over to the campsite, grabbing a couple of wet towels from the line as they went. A hot log had rolled out of an unattended fire, and dry leaves had started to burn. Tenley and Dad stomped and beat the spreading flames until they had the fire out. “That was a close one!” Dad said. “Yeah,” said Tenley. “I wonder where the people are who started the fire.” As they walked back to their own campsite, Dad said, “You know, Tenley, Mom and I love that you like to share ideas and experiences. But when you share information that’s harmful, it’s called gossip. God says the tongue is like a fire, and you saw how fast fire can get out of control. That can happen with words too. What you say can be exaggerated, and it can spread rapidly and hurt others—like Aria and her dad.” Tenley nodded. “I’m sorry, Dad. I’ll be more careful about repeating things I hear.” “Good,” said Dad. “The best way to do that is to trust God to help you speak about others in a loving way. God loves us all so much that He sent Jesus to die for us so we could have eternal life with Him. Trust Him to help you show His love through your words.” –Judith K. Boogaart How about you? Do you speak words that are on fire? Could they get out of control and spread rapidly, causing people to get hurt? If you hear gossip that could burn someone, put it out! Don’t repeat information that may not be true or could embarrass or hurt others. Trust God to help you use the words you say to show love and support for others—even when they’re not there to hear them. Today's Key Verse: Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs. (NIV) Ephesians 4:29 Today's Key Thought: Don’t repeat hurtful words

Read: James 3:1-10 “Hey, Dad, do you know what Elise told me?” asked Tenley. Dad put down the book he was reading and smiled. Tenley loved to tell him everything that was going on with her friends at school—even when they were on vacation. “Elise says Aria’s dad was arrested and taken to the police station,” Tenley went on. “He was driving under the influence—that means he was drunk—and he crashed into another car. Elise says he gets drunk every weekend, and he—” “Hold on a minute, Tenley,” said Dad. “How do you know what Elise said is true? And even if it is, should you repeat it? You could hurt Aria’s father badly by saying things like that about him. And I’m sure it would hurt Aria to know you’re telling people about her family’s problems.” “Well, I—” Tenley suddenly stood up and pointed to a nearby campsite. “Dad, look! Over there! Those leaves are on fire!” Dad and Tenley raced over to the campsite, grabbing a couple of wet towels from the line as they went. A hot log had rolled out of an unattended fire, and dry leaves had started to burn. Tenley and Dad stomped and beat the spreading flames until they had the fire out. “That was a close one!” Dad said. “Yeah,” said Tenley. “I wonder where the people are who started the fire.” As they walked back to their own campsite, Dad said, “You know, Tenley, Mom and I love that you like to share ideas and experiences. But when you share information that’s harmful, it’s called gossip. God says the tongue is like a fire, and you saw how fast fire can get out of control. That can happen with words too. What you say can be exaggerated, and it can spread rapidly and hurt others—like Aria and her dad.” Tenley nodded. “I’m sorry, Dad. I’ll be more careful about repeating things I hear.” “Good,” said Dad. “The best way to do that is to trust God to help you speak about others in a loving way. God loves us all so much that He sent Jesus to die for us so we could have eternal life with Him. Trust Him to help you show His love through your words.” –Judith K. Boogaart How about you? Do you speak words that are on fire? Could they get out of control and spread rapidly, causing people to get hurt? If you hear gossip that could burn someone, put it out! Don’t repeat information that may not be true or could embarrass or hurt others. Trust God to help you use the words you say to show love and support for others—even when they’re not there to hear them. Today's Key Verse: Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs. (NIV) Ephesians 4:29 Today's Key Thought: Don’t repeat hurtful words

Words on Fire 27d79566-5015-44d9-ba16-583ead255198Sun, 17 Aug 2025 05:34:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2025) Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2025)056fe351-0874-429a-859e-fe4e8ce302e3Sun, 17 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Christian Funerals (2025) In this final episode of Pillar 2, we learn about the Christian funeral rite. Fr. Mike explains how the new life begun in Baptism comes to greater fulfillment as the Christian passes over from this earthly life into the fullness of the Kingdom. The Church, who has sacramentally nourished her children throughout their earthly pilgrimage, upon their death commends them to the Father and places their bodies in the earth to await the resurrection in hope. Each funeral is to end with a farewell to the beloved dead, knowing that we still share communion in Christ and will reunite in our heavenly home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1680-1690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this final episode of Pillar 2, we learn about the Christian funeral rite. Fr. Mike explains how the new life begun in Baptism comes to greater fulfillment as the Christian passes over from this earthly life into the fullness of the Kingdom. The Church, who has sacramentally nourished her children throughout their earthly pilgrimage, upon their death commends them to the Father and places their bodies in the earth to await the resurrection in hope. Each funeral is to end with a farewell to the beloved dead, knowing that we still share communion in Christ and will reunite in our heavenly home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1680-1690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 229: Christian Funerals (2025)f6038376-fbdb-4dea-9382-9ff837287c44Sun, 17 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWords on Fire"Hey, Dad, do you know what Elise told me?" asked Tenley. Dad put down the book he was reading and smiled. Tenley loved to tell him everything that was going on with her friends at school--even when they were on vacation."Elise says Aria's dad was arrested and taken to the police station," Tenley went on. "He was driving under the influence--that means he was drunk--and he crashed into another car. Elise says he gets drunk every weekend, and he--""Hold on a minute, Tenley," said Dad. "How do you know what Elise said is true? And even if it is, should you repeat it? You could hurt Aria's father badly by saying things like that about him. And I'm sure it would hurt Aria to know you're telling people about her family's problems.""Well, I--" Tenley suddenly stood up and pointed to a nearby campsite. "Dad, look! Over there! Those leaves are on fire!"Dad and Tenley raced over to the campsite, grabbing a couple of wet towels from the line as they went. A hot log had rolled out of an unattended fire, and dry leaves had started to burn. Tenley and Dad stomped and beat the spreading flames until they had the fire out."That was a close one!" Dad said. "Yeah," said Tenley. "I wonder where the people are who started the fire."As they walked back to their own campsite, Dad said, "You know, Tenley, Mom and I love that you like to share ideas and experiences. But when you share information that's harmful, it's called gossip. God says the tongue is like a fire, and you saw how fast fire can get out of control. That can happen with words too. What you say can be exaggerated, and it can spread rapidly and hurt others--like Aria and her dad."Tenley nodded. "I'm sorry, Dad. I'll be more careful about repeating things I hear.""Good," said Dad. "The best way to do that is to trust God to help you speak about others in a loving way. God loves us all so much that He sent Jesus to die for us so we could have eternal life with Him. Trust Him to help you show His love through your words." –Judith K. Boogaart

"Hey, Dad, do you know what Elise told me?" asked Tenley. Dad put down the book he was reading and smiled. Tenley loved to tell him everything that was going on with her friends at school--even when they were on vacation."Elise says Aria's dad was arrested and taken to the police station," Tenley went on. "He was driving under the influence--that means he was drunk--and he crashed into another car. Elise says he gets drunk every weekend, and he--""Hold on a minute, Tenley," said Dad. "How do you know what Elise said is true? And even if it is, should you repeat it? You could hurt Aria's father badly by saying things like that about him. And I'm sure it would hurt Aria to know you're telling people about her family's problems.""Well, I--" Tenley suddenly stood up and pointed to a nearby campsite. "Dad, look! Over there! Those leaves are on fire!"Dad and Tenley raced over to the campsite, grabbing a couple of wet towels from the line as they went. A hot log had rolled out of an unattended fire, and dry leaves had started to burn. Tenley and Dad stomped and beat the spreading flames until they had the fire out."That was a close one!" Dad said. "Yeah," said Tenley. "I wonder where the people are who started the fire."As they walked back to their own campsite, Dad said, "You know, Tenley, Mom and I love that you like to share ideas and experiences. But when you share information that's harmful, it's called gossip. God says the tongue is like a fire, and you saw how fast fire can get out of control. That can happen with words too. What you say can be exaggerated, and it can spread rapidly and hurt others--like Aria and her dad."Tenley nodded. "I'm sorry, Dad. I'll be more careful about repeating things I hear.""Good," said Dad. "The best way to do that is to trust God to help you speak about others in a loving way. God loves us all so much that He sent Jesus to die for us so we could have eternal life with Him. Trust Him to help you show His love through your words." –Judith K. Boogaart

Words on Fire29d29944-5443-428d-98a8-c19e6b1eced7Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/17/25 Ordinary People Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Villains and Heroes are made out of the same stuff. We are not surrounded by villains and heroes, we are surrounded by ordinary people. And every one of us, by our daily choices, can become a villain or hero. Mass Readings from August 17, 2025: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10Psalm 40:2, 3, 4, 18Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-53

Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Villains and Heroes are made out of the same stuff. We are not surrounded by villains and heroes, we are surrounded by ordinary people. And every one of us, by our daily choices, can become a villain or hero. Mass Readings from August 17, 2025: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10Psalm 40:2, 3, 4, 18Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-53

full8/17/25 Ordinary People5988e53f-844e-461f-bf95-17fed953eab9Sat, 16 Aug 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags What’s Running Through Your Head? Read: Psalm 119:9-16; 2 Timothy 3:14-17 “Turn on the radio, Dad,” Kaelyn called from the back of the minivan. “Yeah,” said Brenner. “It’s boring back here. We’ve been driving forever!” Dad glanced at the twins in the rearview mirror. “Sorry, guys,” he said. “I hate to ruin your fun, but I don’t like your music.” Brenner snorted. “What fun? We’re on a three-hour car trip in the middle of nowhere!” “Hey, Brenner,” whispered Kaelyn. “We can be our own radio.” Brenner nodded, and Kaelyn launched into the latest hit. “Hey, you, standing under the lights; come on, we can dance all night…” Brenner joined in the chorus. “Ooooh, it’s a party…” “No thanks,” said Dad. “Okay, how about this?” said Kaelyn. “Money, honey, it’s the thing…” “Fancy cars and diamond rings,” sang Brenner. “Do you two have all the popular songs memorized?” asked Dad. “Yeah,” said Kaelyn. “They run through my head practically all day long.” Dad looked back at the twins. “That reminds me of something I read in the Bible this morning. The apostle Paul tells Timothy how important it is for children to study and memorize the Word of God so you understand all that Jesus has done for you and deepen your faith in Him.” “We study the Bible in church,” said Brenner. “And during family devotions,” added Kaelyn. Dad grinned. “Okay, smarty-pants, how about a quiz? Finish this verse: ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and…’” Kaelyn shot a look at Brenner, and Brenner shrugged. “Try this one,” said Dad. “‘God is our refuge and strength, a…’” Brenner grimaced. “It looks like we’ve got some work to do.” “Reading the Bible and memorizing verses is a great way to keep God’s truth and promises in our thoughts and help us remember who we are in Jesus,” said Dad. “Yeah,” said Kaelyn. “And it’d give me a break from all those pop songs!” Dad smiled. “I know just the verse to start with. ‘Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.’” Kaelyn and Brenner laughed. “Dad!” –Jennifer Dillard How about you? Have you memorized the lyrics to your favorite song? How about a Bible verse? A memorized Bible verse can remind you that Jesus loves you and is always there to help you. Try memorizing an inspiring Bible verse. When it pops into your head at school, in the car, or during soccer practice, notice how that reminder of Christ’s love improves your whole day. Today's Key Verse: You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. (NLT) 2 Timothy 3:15 Today's Key Thought: Memorize God’s Word

Read: Psalm 119:9-16; 2 Timothy 3:14-17 “Turn on the radio, Dad,” Kaelyn called from the back of the minivan. “Yeah,” said Brenner. “It’s boring back here. We’ve been driving forever!” Dad glanced at the twins in the rearview mirror. “Sorry, guys,” he said. “I hate to ruin your fun, but I don’t like your music.” Brenner snorted. “What fun? We’re on a three-hour car trip in the middle of nowhere!” “Hey, Brenner,” whispered Kaelyn. “We can be our own radio.” Brenner nodded, and Kaelyn launched into the latest hit. “Hey, you, standing under the lights; come on, we can dance all night…” Brenner joined in the chorus. “Ooooh, it’s a party…” “No thanks,” said Dad. “Okay, how about this?” said Kaelyn. “Money, honey, it’s the thing…” “Fancy cars and diamond rings,” sang Brenner. “Do you two have all the popular songs memorized?” asked Dad. “Yeah,” said Kaelyn. “They run through my head practically all day long.” Dad looked back at the twins. “That reminds me of something I read in the Bible this morning. The apostle Paul tells Timothy how important it is for children to study and memorize the Word of God so you understand all that Jesus has done for you and deepen your faith in Him.” “We study the Bible in church,” said Brenner. “And during family devotions,” added Kaelyn. Dad grinned. “Okay, smarty-pants, how about a quiz? Finish this verse: ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and…’” Kaelyn shot a look at Brenner, and Brenner shrugged. “Try this one,” said Dad. “‘God is our refuge and strength, a…’” Brenner grimaced. “It looks like we’ve got some work to do.” “Reading the Bible and memorizing verses is a great way to keep God’s truth and promises in our thoughts and help us remember who we are in Jesus,” said Dad. “Yeah,” said Kaelyn. “And it’d give me a break from all those pop songs!” Dad smiled. “I know just the verse to start with. ‘Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.’” Kaelyn and Brenner laughed. “Dad!” –Jennifer Dillard How about you? Have you memorized the lyrics to your favorite song? How about a Bible verse? A memorized Bible verse can remind you that Jesus loves you and is always there to help you. Try memorizing an inspiring Bible verse. When it pops into your head at school, in the car, or during soccer practice, notice how that reminder of Christ’s love improves your whole day. Today's Key Verse: You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. (NLT) 2 Timothy 3:15 Today's Key Thought: Memorize God’s Word

What’s Running Through Your Head? cb695fab-85b2-4233-a91c-26b6b712ff9aSat, 16 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2025) Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2025)0b918aa9-7a8d-47e5-bb57-102ddf0dbce0Sat, 16 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: Blessings, Sacramentals and Popular Piety (2025) Sacramentals are sacred signs that resemble the sacraments. Blessings of people, places, and objects are foremost among the various sacramentals found in the life of the Church. Among these blessings are those of exorcism, in both its simple and solemn form. Fr. Mike notes that sacramentals and the many forms of popular piety, such as the Rosary, are noble expressions of faith that prepare us to participate in the Liturgy but can never replace the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1667-1679. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Sacramentals are sacred signs that resemble the sacraments. Blessings of people, places, and objects are foremost among the various sacramentals found in the life of the Church. Among these blessings are those of exorcism, in both its simple and solemn form. Fr. Mike notes that sacramentals and the many forms of popular piety, such as the Rosary, are noble expressions of faith that prepare us to participate in the Liturgy but can never replace the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1667-1679. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 228: Blessings, Sacramentals and Popular Piety (2025)63a25d91-35a9-4f67-b57c-0be91bf479feSat, 16 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat’s Running Through Your Head?"Turn on the radio, Dad," Kaelyn called from the back of the minivan. "Yeah," said Brenner. "It's boring back here. We've been driving forever!"Dad glanced at the twins in the rearview mirror. "Sorry, guys," he said. "I hate to ruin your fun, but I don't like your music."Brenner snorted. "What fun? We're on a three-hour car trip in the middle of nowhere!""Hey, Brenner," whispered Kaelyn. "We can be our own radio." Brenner nodded, and Kaelyn launched into the latest hit. "Hey, you, standing under the lights; come on, we can dance all night…"Brenner joined in the chorus. "Ooooh, it's a party…""No thanks," said Dad."Okay, how about this?" said Kaelyn. "Money, honey, it's the thing…""Fancy cars and diamond rings," sang Brenner."Do you two have all the popular songs memorized?" asked Dad."Yeah," said Kaelyn. "They run through my head practically all day long."Dad looked back at the twins. "That reminds me of something I read in the Bible this morning. The apostle Paul tells Timothy how important it is for children to study and memorize the Word of God so you understand all that Jesus has done for you and deepen your faith in Him." "We study the Bible in church," said Brenner."And during family devotions," added Kaelyn.Dad grinned. "Okay, smarty-pants, how about a quiz? Finish this verse: 'Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and…'"Kaelyn shot a look at Brenner, and Brenner shrugged."Try this one," said Dad. "'God is our refuge and strength, a…'"Brenner grimaced. "It looks like we've got some work to do.""Reading the Bible and memorizing verses is a great way to keep God's truth and promises in our thoughts and help us remember who we are in Jesus," said Dad. "Yeah," said Kaelyn. "And it'd give me a break from all those pop songs!" Dad smiled. "I know just the verse to start with. 'Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.'"Kaelyn and Brenner laughed. "Dad!" –Jennifer Dillard

"Turn on the radio, Dad," Kaelyn called from the back of the minivan. "Yeah," said Brenner. "It's boring back here. We've been driving forever!"Dad glanced at the twins in the rearview mirror. "Sorry, guys," he said. "I hate to ruin your fun, but I don't like your music."Brenner snorted. "What fun? We're on a three-hour car trip in the middle of nowhere!""Hey, Brenner," whispered Kaelyn. "We can be our own radio." Brenner nodded, and Kaelyn launched into the latest hit. "Hey, you, standing under the lights; come on, we can dance all night…"Brenner joined in the chorus. "Ooooh, it's a party…""No thanks," said Dad."Okay, how about this?" said Kaelyn. "Money, honey, it's the thing…""Fancy cars and diamond rings," sang Brenner."Do you two have all the popular songs memorized?" asked Dad."Yeah," said Kaelyn. "They run through my head practically all day long."Dad looked back at the twins. "That reminds me of something I read in the Bible this morning. The apostle Paul tells Timothy how important it is for children to study and memorize the Word of God so you understand all that Jesus has done for you and deepen your faith in Him." "We study the Bible in church," said Brenner."And during family devotions," added Kaelyn.Dad grinned. "Okay, smarty-pants, how about a quiz? Finish this verse: 'Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and…'"Kaelyn shot a look at Brenner, and Brenner shrugged."Try this one," said Dad. "'God is our refuge and strength, a…'"Brenner grimaced. "It looks like we've got some work to do.""Reading the Bible and memorizing verses is a great way to keep God's truth and promises in our thoughts and help us remember who we are in Jesus," said Dad. "Yeah," said Kaelyn. "And it'd give me a break from all those pop songs!" Dad smiled. "I know just the verse to start with. 'Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.'"Kaelyn and Brenner laughed. "Dad!" –Jennifer Dillard

What’s Running Through Your Head?5ffc6c6d-f4a9-47ca-a918-f34fdad5b373Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagstestimony with Lola SheenHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined by special guest and friend, Lola Sheen. Lola shares her testimony and talks about how Ally and her got connected. Praise Jesus for her story and all that He is continuing to do in her life! "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined by special guest and friend, Lola Sheen. Lola shares her testimony and talks about how Ally and her got connected. Praise Jesus for her story and all that He is continuing to do in her life! "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulltestimony with Lola Sheen7c1171ac-e78f-4ed8-8f94-a74b29bcad49Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +00003229https://216.73.216.191/allTagstestimony with Lola SheenHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined by special guest and friend, Lola Sheen. Lola shares her testimony and talks about how Ally and her got connected. Praise Jesus for her story and all that He is continuing to do in her life! "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined by special guest and friend, Lola Sheen. Lola shares her testimony and talks about how Ally and her got connected. Praise Jesus for her story and all that He is continuing to do in her life! "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulltestimony with Lola Sheenc8d950c9-4290-4e7d-90d0-15ac19872413Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Best Thing Fr. Mike Learned From His Parents Looking for a powerful book recommendation? Look no further. Fr. Mike’s new book Unshakeable is all about living a life of virtue in the midst of chaos. Fr. Mike shares why he dedicated the book to his parents, the best advice they ever gave him, and the four simple words that can change everything: “Trust in the Lord.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Looking for a powerful book recommendation? Look no further. Fr. Mike’s new book Unshakeable is all about living a life of virtue in the midst of chaos. Fr. Mike shares why he dedicated the book to his parents, the best advice they ever gave him, and the four simple words that can change everything: “Trust in the Lord.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Best Thing Fr. Mike Learned From His Parents8fa2a9ea-8ac8-4865-be32-a53ff4d7f337Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFaith Hall Of Fame | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   This week we open our Bibles to Hebrews 11, the “faith chapter,” and talk about why faith is so powerful when we sincerely seek God. We share pieces from our book and real life moments where trusting Him changed everything. Faith is not about having all the answers, it is about believing the One who does.   Episode starts at around 9 mins.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible.   Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids’ vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB.   Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off.   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at Glorify-app.com/ggb.   Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB.   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu.   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   This week we open our Bibles to Hebrews 11, the “faith chapter,” and talk about why faith is so powerful when we sincerely seek God. We share pieces from our book and real life moments where trusting Him changed everything. Faith is not about having all the answers, it is about believing the One who does.   Episode starts at around 9 mins.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible.   Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids’ vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB.   Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off.   Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at Glorify-app.com/ggb.   Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB.   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu.   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullFaith Hall Of Fame | Girls Gone Bible617b7008-691f-4696-939a-c4150fab7ccdFri, 15 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/15/25 All In Homily from the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary God had no backup plan after Mary. The Assumption of Mary is the reality that Our Lady was taken up entirely into Heaven. This is, in some ways, the fulfillment of her entire life. Since she belonged totally to God, she was brought totally to God. Mass Readings from August 15, 2025:Revelation 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB Psalm 45:10, 11, 12, 16 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

Homily from the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary God had no backup plan after Mary. The Assumption of Mary is the reality that Our Lady was taken up entirely into Heaven. This is, in some ways, the fulfillment of her entire life. Since she belonged totally to God, she was brought totally to God. Mass Readings from August 15, 2025:Revelation 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB Psalm 45:10, 11, 12, 16 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

full8/15/25 All In4efe0bff-5a54-4ed5-b384-2e3bb0caaa32Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Simple Breathing Techniques To Reduce Stress Fast! - James Nestor James Nestor is a renowned expert on breathing and respiratory health. He is dedicated to uncovering the profound effects of proper breathing on mental and physical well-being. In today's moment, James Nestor delves into the crucial connection between lung capacity, stress and overall health. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/sE19jnXPDVb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/D1g9W02PDVb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Nestor is a renowned expert on breathing and respiratory health. He is dedicated to uncovering the profound effects of proper breathing on mental and physical well-being. In today's moment, James Nestor delves into the crucial connection between lung capacity, stress and overall health. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/sE19jnXPDVb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/D1g9W02PDVb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Simple Breathing Techniques To Reduce Stress Fast! - James Nestor 16399bb1-0501-4717-a23c-72800de45f44Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +00001318https://216.73.216.191/allTags Making Sacrifices Read: Ephesians 4:1-7; Hebrews 13:15-16 As Dr. Jensen talked about his work as a missionary, Nolan wondered what it would be like to move to a different country to serve God. Dr. Jensen described it as God giving him such a deep love for the people in that country that he had to move there, but Nolan doubted he’d ever be able to make such a big sacrifice, even if God wanted him to. Nolan listened intently as Dr. Jensen told a story about fixing a truck with the help of his sixteen-year-old son, Joel. “We didn’t have the right tools, and Joel came up with one crazy idea after another. Just when we were about to give up, the engine roared to life! We praised God right then and there.” On the way home from church, Nolan brought up the truck story. “It’s too bad they don’t have better tools to work with, isn’t it?” He grinned at his dad. “You should have been there, Dad. You have tools to fix just about anything!” Over the next few days, Nolan often thought about Dr. Jensen’s lack of tools. The more he thought about it, the more he wanted to do something to help. I have some money saved up I could use, he thought. But then I won’t have money for a new bike. Nolan tried to forget it, but he couldn’t, so he decided to talk to his dad about it. “Dad, do you think God wants me to buy tools for the missionaries with my bike money? Could I get what they need with the amount I have?” “That’s a great idea, Nolan. I can get tools at discount prices.” Dad beamed. “I think the Holy Spirit is helping you love others like Jesus by putting their needs before your own desires.” Nolan nodded. “Getting a new bike can wait.” As he spoke, Nolan realized he was ready to make a sacrifice to help the missionaries. It’s not as big as moving to a foreign country, he thought. But I think I’m beginning to understand how God can make you care about someone enough that you’re willing to make sacrifices for them. It’s like what Jesus did on the cross for me! He smiled at his dad. “Let’s go pick out some tools!” –Esther M. Bailey How about you? Do you know anyone who’s made a big sacrifice to serve God? Have you ever made a sacrifice to help someone? Jesus loves us so much that He sacrificed His life for us. When we trust in Him, we have the Holy Spirit within us to help us make sacrifices for others out of love. Whether big or small, the sacrifices you make for others show them the love of Jesus. Today's Key Verse: This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. (NIV) 1 John 3:16 Today's Key Thought: Make sacrifices for others

Read: Ephesians 4:1-7; Hebrews 13:15-16 As Dr. Jensen talked about his work as a missionary, Nolan wondered what it would be like to move to a different country to serve God. Dr. Jensen described it as God giving him such a deep love for the people in that country that he had to move there, but Nolan doubted he’d ever be able to make such a big sacrifice, even if God wanted him to. Nolan listened intently as Dr. Jensen told a story about fixing a truck with the help of his sixteen-year-old son, Joel. “We didn’t have the right tools, and Joel came up with one crazy idea after another. Just when we were about to give up, the engine roared to life! We praised God right then and there.” On the way home from church, Nolan brought up the truck story. “It’s too bad they don’t have better tools to work with, isn’t it?” He grinned at his dad. “You should have been there, Dad. You have tools to fix just about anything!” Over the next few days, Nolan often thought about Dr. Jensen’s lack of tools. The more he thought about it, the more he wanted to do something to help. I have some money saved up I could use, he thought. But then I won’t have money for a new bike. Nolan tried to forget it, but he couldn’t, so he decided to talk to his dad about it. “Dad, do you think God wants me to buy tools for the missionaries with my bike money? Could I get what they need with the amount I have?” “That’s a great idea, Nolan. I can get tools at discount prices.” Dad beamed. “I think the Holy Spirit is helping you love others like Jesus by putting their needs before your own desires.” Nolan nodded. “Getting a new bike can wait.” As he spoke, Nolan realized he was ready to make a sacrifice to help the missionaries. It’s not as big as moving to a foreign country, he thought. But I think I’m beginning to understand how God can make you care about someone enough that you’re willing to make sacrifices for them. It’s like what Jesus did on the cross for me! He smiled at his dad. “Let’s go pick out some tools!” –Esther M. Bailey How about you? Do you know anyone who’s made a big sacrifice to serve God? Have you ever made a sacrifice to help someone? Jesus loves us so much that He sacrificed His life for us. When we trust in Him, we have the Holy Spirit within us to help us make sacrifices for others out of love. Whether big or small, the sacrifices you make for others show them the love of Jesus. Today's Key Verse: This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. (NIV) 1 John 3:16 Today's Key Thought: Make sacrifices for others

Making Sacrifices 97ebb9e4-e388-47b8-b79f-f66b15ff1a4eFri, 15 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: The Towering Cedar Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 227: The Towering Cedar90c019f1-aedc-4d1c-82fd-e9d2e89e1d12Fri, 15 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: Summary of the Sacrament of Matrimony (2025) This summary of the Catechism&#39;s teaching on the sacrament of Matrimony pulls together several beautiful themes regarding marriage and family. Fr. Mike emphasizes the family as the Domestic Church, that community where parents and children grow in charity, forgiveness, prayer, and self-giving. We&#39;re reminded that the communion of love shared by husband and wife in marriage is a sacramental sign of the union between Christ and his Church. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1659 through 1666. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

This summary of the Catechism&#39;s teaching on the sacrament of Matrimony pulls together several beautiful themes regarding marriage and family. Fr. Mike emphasizes the family as the Domestic Church, that community where parents and children grow in charity, forgiveness, prayer, and self-giving. We&#39;re reminded that the communion of love shared by husband and wife in marriage is a sacramental sign of the union between Christ and his Church. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1659 through 1666. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 227: Summary of the Sacrament of Matrimony (2025)87db4150-ab43-4e14-beb1-87b1ce715eafFri, 15 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMaking SacrificesAs Dr. Jensen talked about his work as a missionary, Nolan wondered what it would be like to move to a different country to serve God. Dr. Jensen described it as God giving him such a deep love for the people in that country that he had to move there, but Nolan doubted he'd ever be able to make such a big sacrifice, even if God wanted him to.Nolan listened intently as Dr. Jensen told a story about fixing a truck with the help of his sixteen-year-old son, Joel. "We didn't have the right tools, and Joel came up with one crazy idea after another. Just when we were about to give up, the engine roared to life! We praised God right then and there."On the way home from church, Nolan brought up the truck story. "It's too bad they don't have better tools to work with, isn't it?" He grinned at his dad. "You should have been there, Dad. You have tools to fix just about anything!"Over the next few days, Nolan often thought about Dr. Jensen's lack of tools. The more he thought about it, the more he wanted to do something to help. I have some money saved up I could use, he thought. But then I won't have money for a new bike. Nolan tried to forget it, but he couldn't, so he decided to talk to his dad about it. "Dad, do you think God wants me to buy tools for the missionaries with my bike money? Could I get what they need with the amount I have?" "That's a great idea, Nolan. I can get tools at discount prices." Dad beamed. "I think the Holy Spirit is helping you love others like Jesus by putting their needs before your own desires."Nolan nodded. "Getting a new bike can wait." As he spoke, Nolan realized he was ready to make a sacrifice to help the missionaries. It's not as big as moving to a foreign country, he thought. But I think I'm beginning to understand how God can make you care about someone enough that you're willing to make sacrifices for them. It's like what Jesus did on the cross for me! He smiled at his dad. "Let's go pick out some tools!" –Esther M. Bailey

As Dr. Jensen talked about his work as a missionary, Nolan wondered what it would be like to move to a different country to serve God. Dr. Jensen described it as God giving him such a deep love for the people in that country that he had to move there, but Nolan doubted he'd ever be able to make such a big sacrifice, even if God wanted him to.Nolan listened intently as Dr. Jensen told a story about fixing a truck with the help of his sixteen-year-old son, Joel. "We didn't have the right tools, and Joel came up with one crazy idea after another. Just when we were about to give up, the engine roared to life! We praised God right then and there."On the way home from church, Nolan brought up the truck story. "It's too bad they don't have better tools to work with, isn't it?" He grinned at his dad. "You should have been there, Dad. You have tools to fix just about anything!"Over the next few days, Nolan often thought about Dr. Jensen's lack of tools. The more he thought about it, the more he wanted to do something to help. I have some money saved up I could use, he thought. But then I won't have money for a new bike. Nolan tried to forget it, but he couldn't, so he decided to talk to his dad about it. "Dad, do you think God wants me to buy tools for the missionaries with my bike money? Could I get what they need with the amount I have?" "That's a great idea, Nolan. I can get tools at discount prices." Dad beamed. "I think the Holy Spirit is helping you love others like Jesus by putting their needs before your own desires."Nolan nodded. "Getting a new bike can wait." As he spoke, Nolan realized he was ready to make a sacrifice to help the missionaries. It's not as big as moving to a foreign country, he thought. But I think I'm beginning to understand how God can make you care about someone enough that you're willing to make sacrifices for them. It's like what Jesus did on the cross for me! He smiled at his dad. "Let's go pick out some tools!" –Esther M. Bailey

Making Sacrifices6ed39010-8b41-47d8-a30b-17597b09aa72Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#932 - Luke 9:51-62 – Cost of Following JesusThis episode is part 22 in a study of the gospel of Luke. James and John want to call down fire from heaven. Jesus says no. Some people think about following Jesus. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 22 in a study of the gospel of Luke. James and John want to call down fire from heaven. Jesus says no. Some people think about following Jesus. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#932 - Luke 9:51-62 – Cost of Following Jesuse57a2a7e-ca42-444a-af94-05a194d7e4a2Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000597https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Your Wife Won’t Follow YouMany husbands confuse authority with control, and it’s slowly killing trust in their marriages. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt unpack why your wife resists your leadership, how control is a counterfeit of true authority, and why authority, rightly lived, is a God-given responsibility that blesses and gives life. You’ll hear practical examples of the appropriate use of authority versus control over your spouse in spiritual life, finances, and parenting, along with the deeper fears that drive men to dominate or withdraw. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to lead with sacrificial love, preserve your wife’s dignity and free will, and rebuild trust even when your leadership has been rejected. QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 Join Catholic Gentleman+ – 30 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 30 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many husbands confuse authority with control, and it’s slowly killing trust in their marriages. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt unpack why your wife resists your leadership, how control is a counterfeit of true authority, and why authority, rightly lived, is a God-given responsibility that blesses and gives life. You’ll hear practical examples of the appropriate use of authority versus control over your spouse in spiritual life, finances, and parenting, along with the deeper fears that drive men to dominate or withdraw. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to lead with sacrificial love, preserve your wife’s dignity and free will, and rebuild trust even when your leadership has been rejected. QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 Join Catholic Gentleman+ – 30 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 30 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy Your Wife Won’t Follow Youae02a7c6-6373-40c4-a85d-d7eba642db61Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +00003538https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNeuroscience Expert Dr. Tara Swart on Evidence We Can Communicate After Death and Her Experience Speaking to the Dead!What if your brain filters out true reality? World-leading neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart reveals why we have 34 senses, not 5, how grief cracked open her consciousness, and the shocking science behind signs, intuition, and real communication with the dead. Dr Tara Swart is a renowned neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and senior MIT lecturer who holds a PhD in neuropharmacology. She is also the best selling author of books such as, ‘The Source’ and her newest release, ‘The Signs: The New Science of How to Trust Your Instincts’.  She explains:  How to decode signs from loved ones who have passed Why most people dismiss near-death experiences, until they see the data How Dr Swart speaks with her husband daily, and what she’s learned The ancient practices and modern neuroscience helping us heal grief Why creativity, numbers, and synchronicities are the hidden language of the soul 00:00 Intro   02:22 Shocking New Research About Brain Capabilities   05:42 What's the Secret You've Been Hiding From the World?   17:48 You Need to Train to See the Signs   24:02 I Was Communicating With My Dead Husband Every Day   34:02 What Happens in Near Death Experiences   41:29 How to Train to See These Signs   44:51 Does Spirituality Help Us?   46:14 The Science Behind Intuition   49:57 Healing From Grief   58:23 Ads 55:05 The Shocking Link Between Your Gut and Intuition   59:29 How to Emulate Near Death Experiences   1:02:51 How Do We Know It's Not Just Our Brain Chemicals Tricking Us?   01:22:27 1:09:24 The Pursuit of Meaning and the Rise of Personal Crisis   1:24:26 Should You Find Love Again After Your Loved One's Death?   1:29:34 Do Animals See Signs?   1:34:04 The Power of Gratitude and Noticing Beauty Around Us   1:37:54 A Message to My Audience   1:41:02 The Best Thing That Someone Has Done for You   Follow Dr Tara:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/40WmcQV  Website - https://bit.ly/4musway  You can pre-order Dr Tara’s new book, ‘The Signs’, here: https://amzn.to/4fvCuGI  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEOKetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription orderCadence - https://usecadence.com/ with code DIARY for an extra 15% off first subscription order Plus month 2: a free Cadence bottleMonth 3: a free 30x sachet pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your brain filters out true reality? World-leading neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart reveals why we have 34 senses, not 5, how grief cracked open her consciousness, and the shocking science behind signs, intuition, and real communication with the dead. Dr Tara Swart is a renowned neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and senior MIT lecturer who holds a PhD in neuropharmacology. She is also the best selling author of books such as, ‘The Source’ and her newest release, ‘The Signs: The New Science of How to Trust Your Instincts’.  She explains:  How to decode signs from loved ones who have passed Why most people dismiss near-death experiences, until they see the data How Dr Swart speaks with her husband daily, and what she’s learned The ancient practices and modern neuroscience helping us heal grief Why creativity, numbers, and synchronicities are the hidden language of the soul 00:00 Intro   02:22 Shocking New Research About Brain Capabilities   05:42 What's the Secret You've Been Hiding From the World?   17:48 You Need to Train to See the Signs   24:02 I Was Communicating With My Dead Husband Every Day   34:02 What Happens in Near Death Experiences   41:29 How to Train to See These Signs   44:51 Does Spirituality Help Us?   46:14 The Science Behind Intuition   49:57 Healing From Grief   58:23 Ads 55:05 The Shocking Link Between Your Gut and Intuition   59:29 How to Emulate Near Death Experiences   1:02:51 How Do We Know It's Not Just Our Brain Chemicals Tricking Us?   01:22:27 1:09:24 The Pursuit of Meaning and the Rise of Personal Crisis   1:24:26 Should You Find Love Again After Your Loved One's Death?   1:29:34 Do Animals See Signs?   1:34:04 The Power of Gratitude and Noticing Beauty Around Us   1:37:54 A Message to My Audience   1:41:02 The Best Thing That Someone Has Done for You   Follow Dr Tara:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/40WmcQV  Website - https://bit.ly/4musway  You can pre-order Dr Tara’s new book, ‘The Signs’, here: https://amzn.to/4fvCuGI  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEOKetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription orderCadence - https://usecadence.com/ with code DIARY for an extra 15% off first subscription order Plus month 2: a free Cadence bottleMonth 3: a free 30x sachet pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNeuroscience Expert Dr. Tara Swart on Evidence We Can Communicate After Death and Her Experience Speaking to the Dead!d7e71cbf-4cb9-40d9-8147-883dcdc0dc78Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +00006300https://216.73.216.191/allTags Awesome Wisdom Read: Psalm 66:1-5; Romans 8:28-29 The Reed family was seated around their picnic table playing a board game when Eliana looked up. “Oh no!” she wailed. “Not again!” Parker groaned. Arthur, their collie, was almost totally covered with cockleburs. “I’m guessing you just had to go chase after a squirrel,” said Parker. “Or was it a rabbit this time?” Eliana sighed. “Dad, why did God create cocklebur plants?” “Well, I don’t know for sure,” said Dad. “But I once heard of another dog that was covered with cockleburs many years ago. While his owner was picking them off, he noticed the small hooks on the burs and how they clung to each other. That gave him an idea that eventually earned him quite a bit of money.” Dad grinned at Eliana. “What holds the strap in place across the top of your sandals?” Eliana pulled one strap loose. “It’s called Velcro.” Dad nodded. “The man who invented it got the idea from those cockleburs. He’s just one of many people who have studied things in nature and then used what they learned to invent or improve things we use in everyday life. God’s wisdom has been discovered in hundreds of the things He created.” Parker slapped at a mosquito. “I’m pretty sure no one has found any use for mosquitoes though,” he said. “Actually, scientists have been studying mosquitoes,” said Mom. “They’ve used what they’ve learned from them to make hypodermic needles less painful.” “Wow, that’s great! I hate getting shots,” said Parker. “And I thought the only good mosquito was a dead one!” “All of creation shows us that we have an awesome God,” Dad said. “Even things like cockleburs and mosquitoes. Those things reflect God’s wisdom too, even if we don’t recognize it at first.” “It’s crazy to me that God gave mosquitoes and cockleburs a purpose,” Eliana said. “It’s the same with things in our lives,” Mom said. “We can always trust God’s wisdom, even with things we don’t understand. He created us and sent Jesus to save us because He has a purpose for us. Even when things happen that don’t make sense to us, we can trust Him.” She looked at Arthur. “All right, let’s get all those burs out of Arthur’s coat before they get tangled in even worse!” –Vera M. Hutchcroft How about you? Do you sometimes wonder why God created things that seem bad? He has a purpose for everything, even when we can’t see what it is. Jesus’s death on the cross seemed awful at first, but it led to the biggest miracle ever—His resurrection! Because of this, we can pray that when we don’t understand God would help us find peace in His wisdom. Today's Key Verse: O Lord, how many are Your works! You made them all in wisdom. The earth is full of what You have made. (NLV) Psalm 104:24 Today's Key Thought: You have an awesome God

Read: Psalm 66:1-5; Romans 8:28-29 The Reed family was seated around their picnic table playing a board game when Eliana looked up. “Oh no!” she wailed. “Not again!” Parker groaned. Arthur, their collie, was almost totally covered with cockleburs. “I’m guessing you just had to go chase after a squirrel,” said Parker. “Or was it a rabbit this time?” Eliana sighed. “Dad, why did God create cocklebur plants?” “Well, I don’t know for sure,” said Dad. “But I once heard of another dog that was covered with cockleburs many years ago. While his owner was picking them off, he noticed the small hooks on the burs and how they clung to each other. That gave him an idea that eventually earned him quite a bit of money.” Dad grinned at Eliana. “What holds the strap in place across the top of your sandals?” Eliana pulled one strap loose. “It’s called Velcro.” Dad nodded. “The man who invented it got the idea from those cockleburs. He’s just one of many people who have studied things in nature and then used what they learned to invent or improve things we use in everyday life. God’s wisdom has been discovered in hundreds of the things He created.” Parker slapped at a mosquito. “I’m pretty sure no one has found any use for mosquitoes though,” he said. “Actually, scientists have been studying mosquitoes,” said Mom. “They’ve used what they’ve learned from them to make hypodermic needles less painful.” “Wow, that’s great! I hate getting shots,” said Parker. “And I thought the only good mosquito was a dead one!” “All of creation shows us that we have an awesome God,” Dad said. “Even things like cockleburs and mosquitoes. Those things reflect God’s wisdom too, even if we don’t recognize it at first.” “It’s crazy to me that God gave mosquitoes and cockleburs a purpose,” Eliana said. “It’s the same with things in our lives,” Mom said. “We can always trust God’s wisdom, even with things we don’t understand. He created us and sent Jesus to save us because He has a purpose for us. Even when things happen that don’t make sense to us, we can trust Him.” She looked at Arthur. “All right, let’s get all those burs out of Arthur’s coat before they get tangled in even worse!” –Vera M. Hutchcroft How about you? Do you sometimes wonder why God created things that seem bad? He has a purpose for everything, even when we can’t see what it is. Jesus’s death on the cross seemed awful at first, but it led to the biggest miracle ever—His resurrection! Because of this, we can pray that when we don’t understand God would help us find peace in His wisdom. Today's Key Verse: O Lord, how many are Your works! You made them all in wisdom. The earth is full of what You have made. (NLV) Psalm 104:24 Today's Key Thought: You have an awesome God

Awesome Wisdom 14d59eb3-a86d-43a0-acda-ec2d430fd8cdThu, 14 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2025) In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2025)7587e46e-22e5-4360-b72d-df16435b31a9Thu, 14 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: The Supreme Gift of Marriage (2025) “Children are the supreme gift of marriage,” says Vatican II. Marriage is directed by its very nature toward the procreation of children. Beyond this, parents are the primary educators of their children, responsible for their holistic formation. Sadly, many couples suffer from infertility. Even in their struggle, they can provide a powerful witness of love, sacrifice, and fidelity. In all this and more, we see the family as the Domestic Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1652-1658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“Children are the supreme gift of marriage,” says Vatican II. Marriage is directed by its very nature toward the procreation of children. Beyond this, parents are the primary educators of their children, responsible for their holistic formation. Sadly, many couples suffer from infertility. Even in their struggle, they can provide a powerful witness of love, sacrifice, and fidelity. In all this and more, we see the family as the Domestic Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1652-1658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 226: The Supreme Gift of Marriage (2025)c03649f6-3de1-434f-8dd1-65bd8ab7f389Thu, 14 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAwesome WisdomThe Reed family was seated around their picnic table playing a board game when Eliana looked up. "Oh no!" she wailed. "Not again!" Parker groaned. Arthur, their collie, was almost totally covered with cockleburs. "I'm guessing you just had to go chase after a squirrel," said Parker. "Or was it a rabbit this time?" Eliana sighed. "Dad, why did God create cocklebur plants?" "Well, I don't know for sure," said Dad. "But I once heard of another dog that was covered with cockleburs many years ago. While his owner was picking them off, he noticed the small hooks on the burs and how they clung to each other. That gave him an idea that eventually earned him quite a bit of money." Dad grinned at Eliana. "What holds the strap in place across the top of your sandals?" Eliana pulled one strap loose. "It's called Velcro."Dad nodded. "The man who invented it got the idea from those cockleburs. He's just one of many people who have studied things in nature and then used what they learned to invent or improve things we use in everyday life. God's wisdom has been discovered in hundreds of the things He created."Parker slapped at a mosquito. "I'm pretty sure no one has found any use for mosquitoes though," he said."Actually, scientists have been studying mosquitoes," said Mom. "They've used what they've learned from them to make hypodermic needles less painful.""Wow, that's great! I hate getting shots," said Parker. "And I thought the only good mosquito was a dead one!""All of creation shows us that we have an awesome God," Dad said. "Even things like cockleburs and mosquitoes. Those things reflect God's wisdom too, even if we don't recognize it at first." "It's crazy to me that God gave mosquitoes and cockleburs a purpose," Eliana said. "It's the same with things in our lives," Mom said. "We can always trust God's wisdom, even with things we don't understand. He created us and sent Jesus to save us because He has a purpose for us. Even when things happen that don't make sense to us, we can trust Him." She looked at Arthur. "All right, let's get all those burs out of Arthur's coat before they get tangled in even worse!" –Vera M. Hutchcroft

The Reed family was seated around their picnic table playing a board game when Eliana looked up. "Oh no!" she wailed. "Not again!" Parker groaned. Arthur, their collie, was almost totally covered with cockleburs. "I'm guessing you just had to go chase after a squirrel," said Parker. "Or was it a rabbit this time?" Eliana sighed. "Dad, why did God create cocklebur plants?" "Well, I don't know for sure," said Dad. "But I once heard of another dog that was covered with cockleburs many years ago. While his owner was picking them off, he noticed the small hooks on the burs and how they clung to each other. That gave him an idea that eventually earned him quite a bit of money." Dad grinned at Eliana. "What holds the strap in place across the top of your sandals?" Eliana pulled one strap loose. "It's called Velcro."Dad nodded. "The man who invented it got the idea from those cockleburs. He's just one of many people who have studied things in nature and then used what they learned to invent or improve things we use in everyday life. God's wisdom has been discovered in hundreds of the things He created."Parker slapped at a mosquito. "I'm pretty sure no one has found any use for mosquitoes though," he said."Actually, scientists have been studying mosquitoes," said Mom. "They've used what they've learned from them to make hypodermic needles less painful.""Wow, that's great! I hate getting shots," said Parker. "And I thought the only good mosquito was a dead one!""All of creation shows us that we have an awesome God," Dad said. "Even things like cockleburs and mosquitoes. Those things reflect God's wisdom too, even if we don't recognize it at first." "It's crazy to me that God gave mosquitoes and cockleburs a purpose," Eliana said. "It's the same with things in our lives," Mom said. "We can always trust God's wisdom, even with things we don't understand. He created us and sent Jesus to save us because He has a purpose for us. Even when things happen that don't make sense to us, we can trust Him." She looked at Arthur. "All right, let's get all those burs out of Arthur's coat before they get tangled in even worse!" –Vera M. Hutchcroft

Awesome Wisdom5732ed35-f67d-4a0c-87d3-d81536763ba5Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags# 382: The Same Me Wherever I Go – Back to School Part 2📖 Genesis 39Today&rsquo;s episode tells the&nbsp; story of Joseph in Egypt from Genesis 39. Joseph worked hard, honored God, and stayed faithful&mdash;even when he was far from home, surrounded by people who didn&rsquo;t know God, and when doing the right thing cost him something. His story reminds us that: God is with us everywhere. We can choose what is right, even when no one is watching. Life isn&rsquo;t always fair&mdash;but God always sees our faithfulness. 👉 Parental Note:This episode includes an age-appropriate adaptation of a sensitive detail from Genesis 39 in order to remain respectful of our young listeners. We encourage parents to read the full passage in Genesis 39 and explore it further with your children in a way that fits your family&rsquo;s needs and age level. -------------------------- 🛠&nbsp;Bonus Tools for Families:Check out our downloadable activity sheet and coloring page that goes along with this episode &mdash; a simple way for kids to track acts of bravery and how God helped them in their week! Get it when you join the community supporting this podcast at kbspodcast.com click bonus support.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📖 Genesis 39Today&rsquo;s episode tells the&nbsp; story of Joseph in Egypt from Genesis 39. Joseph worked hard, honored God, and stayed faithful&mdash;even when he was far from home, surrounded by people who didn&rsquo;t know God, and when doing the right thing cost him something. His story reminds us that: God is with us everywhere. We can choose what is right, even when no one is watching. Life isn&rsquo;t always fair&mdash;but God always sees our faithfulness. 👉 Parental Note:This episode includes an age-appropriate adaptation of a sensitive detail from Genesis 39 in order to remain respectful of our young listeners. We encourage parents to read the full passage in Genesis 39 and explore it further with your children in a way that fits your family&rsquo;s needs and age level. -------------------------- 🛠&nbsp;Bonus Tools for Families:Check out our downloadable activity sheet and coloring page that goes along with this episode &mdash; a simple way for kids to track acts of bravery and how God helped them in their week! Get it when you join the community supporting this podcast at kbspodcast.com click bonus support.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full# 382: The Same Me Wherever I Go – Back to School Part 2bf8a1388-6fd8-4c6d-8292-32438fc811f5Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000855https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Nigel Mumford On Healing and DeliveranceAn Episcopalian priest shares his encounters with the demonic.

An Episcopalian priest shares his encounters with the demonic.

fullFr. Nigel Mumford On Healing and Deliverance0cc94603-b0de-41dc-9c50-72421ed15bf2Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The One Who Made the Ocean Read: Hebrews 10:19-23 “You can’t trust anyone.” Emma sighed as she walked along the beach with her aunt. “He promised to love my mom forever. And now what? He’s going to leave me and Mom and never see us again?” “I’m sorry,” her aunt said. “I wish things had worked out better.” “He promised he was going to be like a dad to me,” Emma said. “You and your mom have both been hurt twice now,” her aunt said. “It’s terrible, and I’m sorry.” She bent to pick up a shell. “I don’t know what it’s like to have a dad or stepdad leave me, but I know that breakups are difficult. They make it hard to trust.” “I’m never trusting anyone again. Everyone lies. No one stays with you.” Emma’s eyes filled with tears. “How do I even know you’ll stay? How do I trust God anymore?” She kicked at the sand. “You know what? I don’t.” “Emma.” Her aunt dropped the shell and put her arms around her. “Sweetheart…” “I wanted him to stick around!” Emma cried. “Mom was happy when he was with us.” They stood there together, Emma crying and her aunt trying to comfort her, until a loud seagull got their attention and they pulled apart. Emma wiped her eyes. “I don’t know if I can trust God anymore.” Her aunt pointed to the water. “Who made that?” “God,” Emma said. “He made the whole world.” “Right,” her aunt said. “There’s a verse in Psalms that says God made the sea and goes on to say that He is always going to be faithful. Faithful…it’s what a couple promises to be when they get married. But people mess up. God doesn’t ever mess up—He will always be there for you.” “It’s hard to believe that,” Emma said. “I know. But the One who made you and sent His Son to die for you is not going to abandon you. He loves you too much to do that.” Emma bent down and picked up a smooth stone. “I think I’ll keep this to remember what you said—to remember that the God who made the ocean is always going to be faithful.” –Emily Acker How about you? Have the actions of humans such as your parents, teachers, or friends ever caused you to question God? Even if a parent or friend abandons you, God is still going to be with you, no matter what. God created you and loves you, and Jesus died and rose again to save you and give you eternal life with Him. You can trust Him to always be faithful. Today's Key Verse: He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—he remains faithful forever. (NIV) Psalm 146:6 Today's Key Thought: God is always faithful

Read: Hebrews 10:19-23 “You can’t trust anyone.” Emma sighed as she walked along the beach with her aunt. “He promised to love my mom forever. And now what? He’s going to leave me and Mom and never see us again?” “I’m sorry,” her aunt said. “I wish things had worked out better.” “He promised he was going to be like a dad to me,” Emma said. “You and your mom have both been hurt twice now,” her aunt said. “It’s terrible, and I’m sorry.” She bent to pick up a shell. “I don’t know what it’s like to have a dad or stepdad leave me, but I know that breakups are difficult. They make it hard to trust.” “I’m never trusting anyone again. Everyone lies. No one stays with you.” Emma’s eyes filled with tears. “How do I even know you’ll stay? How do I trust God anymore?” She kicked at the sand. “You know what? I don’t.” “Emma.” Her aunt dropped the shell and put her arms around her. “Sweetheart…” “I wanted him to stick around!” Emma cried. “Mom was happy when he was with us.” They stood there together, Emma crying and her aunt trying to comfort her, until a loud seagull got their attention and they pulled apart. Emma wiped her eyes. “I don’t know if I can trust God anymore.” Her aunt pointed to the water. “Who made that?” “God,” Emma said. “He made the whole world.” “Right,” her aunt said. “There’s a verse in Psalms that says God made the sea and goes on to say that He is always going to be faithful. Faithful…it’s what a couple promises to be when they get married. But people mess up. God doesn’t ever mess up—He will always be there for you.” “It’s hard to believe that,” Emma said. “I know. But the One who made you and sent His Son to die for you is not going to abandon you. He loves you too much to do that.” Emma bent down and picked up a smooth stone. “I think I’ll keep this to remember what you said—to remember that the God who made the ocean is always going to be faithful.” –Emily Acker How about you? Have the actions of humans such as your parents, teachers, or friends ever caused you to question God? Even if a parent or friend abandons you, God is still going to be with you, no matter what. God created you and loves you, and Jesus died and rose again to save you and give you eternal life with Him. You can trust Him to always be faithful. Today's Key Verse: He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—he remains faithful forever. (NIV) Psalm 146:6 Today's Key Thought: God is always faithful

The One Who Made the Ocean e49d58f5-8f6d-4c99-a693-2fcd0753a369Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2025) Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2025)30c6517b-8242-45b1-a39b-6ba9719f7ea7Wed, 13 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Total Fidelity in Marriage (2025) “Love seeks to be definitive,” the Catechism tells us in this section on marital fidelity. The faithfulness of husband and wife in the sacrament of Matrimony is a sign of God’s irrevocable covenant with humanity. This fidelity is both beautiful and challenging. Fr. Mike addresses painful separation and divorce situations and how the whole ecclesial community should respond with truthful love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1646 through 1651. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“Love seeks to be definitive,” the Catechism tells us in this section on marital fidelity. The faithfulness of husband and wife in the sacrament of Matrimony is a sign of God’s irrevocable covenant with humanity. This fidelity is both beautiful and challenging. Fr. Mike addresses painful separation and divorce situations and how the whole ecclesial community should respond with truthful love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1646 through 1651. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 225: Total Fidelity in Marriage (2025)5e953f24-ca23-44a0-986b-2e93efa37281Wed, 13 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe One Who Made the Ocean"You can't trust anyone." Emma sighed as she walked along the beach with her aunt. "He promised to love my mom forever. And now what? He's going to leave me and Mom and never see us again?""I'm sorry," her aunt said. "I wish things had worked out better.""He promised he was going to be like a dad to me," Emma said."You and your mom have both been hurt twice now," her aunt said. "It's terrible, and I'm sorry." She bent to pick up a shell. "I don't know what it's like to have a dad or stepdad leave me, but I know that breakups are difficult. They make it hard to trust.""I'm never trusting anyone again. Everyone lies. No one stays with you." Emma's eyes filled with tears. "How do I even know you'll stay? How do I trust God anymore?" She kicked at the sand. "You know what? I don't.""Emma." Her aunt dropped the shell and put her arms around her. "Sweetheart…""I wanted him to stick around!" Emma cried. "Mom was happy when he was with us."They stood there together, Emma crying and her aunt trying to comfort her, until a loud seagull got their attention and they pulled apart.Emma wiped her eyes. "I don't know if I can trust God anymore."Her aunt pointed to the water. "Who made that?""God," Emma said. "He made the whole world.""Right," her aunt said. "There's a verse in Psalms that says God made the sea and goes on to say that He is always going to be faithful. Faithful…it's what a couple promises to be when they get married. But people mess up. God doesn't ever mess up--He will always be there for you.""It's hard to believe that," Emma said."I know. But the One who made you and sent His Son to die for you is not going to abandon you. He loves you too much to do that."Emma bent down and picked up a smooth stone. "I think I'll keep this to remember what you said--to remember that the God who made the ocean is always going to be faithful." –Emily Acker

"You can't trust anyone." Emma sighed as she walked along the beach with her aunt. "He promised to love my mom forever. And now what? He's going to leave me and Mom and never see us again?""I'm sorry," her aunt said. "I wish things had worked out better.""He promised he was going to be like a dad to me," Emma said."You and your mom have both been hurt twice now," her aunt said. "It's terrible, and I'm sorry." She bent to pick up a shell. "I don't know what it's like to have a dad or stepdad leave me, but I know that breakups are difficult. They make it hard to trust.""I'm never trusting anyone again. Everyone lies. No one stays with you." Emma's eyes filled with tears. "How do I even know you'll stay? How do I trust God anymore?" She kicked at the sand. "You know what? I don't.""Emma." Her aunt dropped the shell and put her arms around her. "Sweetheart…""I wanted him to stick around!" Emma cried. "Mom was happy when he was with us."They stood there together, Emma crying and her aunt trying to comfort her, until a loud seagull got their attention and they pulled apart.Emma wiped her eyes. "I don't know if I can trust God anymore."Her aunt pointed to the water. "Who made that?""God," Emma said. "He made the whole world.""Right," her aunt said. "There's a verse in Psalms that says God made the sea and goes on to say that He is always going to be faithful. Faithful…it's what a couple promises to be when they get married. But people mess up. God doesn't ever mess up--He will always be there for you.""It's hard to believe that," Emma said."I know. But the One who made you and sent His Son to die for you is not going to abandon you. He loves you too much to do that."Emma bent down and picked up a smooth stone. "I think I'll keep this to remember what you said--to remember that the God who made the ocean is always going to be faithful." –Emily Acker

The One Who Made the Oceana6f86669-6357-43be-bf66-a585c2769784Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Use the Entrance Read: John 10:7-10 Ryan lay flat on his back in the cool green grass, watching the fluffy clouds floating across the sky above him. When he glanced over at the tall trellis covered with Grandma’s rambling roses, he noticed it almost reached the small balcony with the slider door that led to the guest bedroom. Ryan scrambled to his feet and darted toward the house. I bet I can climb up to my room, he thought. He put his foot on a low trellis slat, pushed away a few roses, and began to climb. He stretched his arms, caught the balcony railing, and swung himself up. But before he could crawl over the railing, his foot slipped. He screamed, and the big pink roses zipped by as he fell to the ground. “Ryan, can you open your eyes?” asked a faraway voice. “Can you hear me?” Ryan blinked and slowly sat up. “What happened?” he asked. “You had a bad fall,” said Grandpa. “We need to take you to the emergency room to make sure you don’t have a concussion.” After returning from the hospital with a clean bill of health, Ryan felt embarrassed about what he had done. “I wanted to climb onto the balcony to get into my room,” he said. “I thought it would be more fun than just walking in through the door, but it wasn’t fun at all!” After dinner, Grandpa read from the book of John. “Your experience today reminded me of these verses,” he said. “They say Jesus is the door to eternal life. We may think we can get to heaven by going to church, helping neighbors, giving money to charity, taking care of animals—doing all sorts of good things. But just like you couldn’t get into your bedroom by climbing the rose trellis, none of us can get into heaven by doing good things.” “Right,” said Grandma. “We can only get into heaven through Jesus. He is the door. Only He can save us from sin and give us eternal life.” Ryan nodded. “I didn’t use the door when I tried to get into my room today, and that was a disaster. I’m glad I’m going through the door to heaven by trusting in Jesus!” –Lois A. Teufel How about you? Did you know that Jesus is the door—the only way—to heaven? Or are you trying to get there some other way? There is nothing you can do to work your way to heaven. You must simply come through the door. Jesus loves you so much He died to save you from sin so you could spend eternity with Him. Trust Him as your Savior today. (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: I am the Door. Anyone who goes in through Me will be saved from the punishment of sin. (NLV) John 10:9 Today's Key Thought: Jesus is the door to heaven

Read: John 10:7-10 Ryan lay flat on his back in the cool green grass, watching the fluffy clouds floating across the sky above him. When he glanced over at the tall trellis covered with Grandma’s rambling roses, he noticed it almost reached the small balcony with the slider door that led to the guest bedroom. Ryan scrambled to his feet and darted toward the house. I bet I can climb up to my room, he thought. He put his foot on a low trellis slat, pushed away a few roses, and began to climb. He stretched his arms, caught the balcony railing, and swung himself up. But before he could crawl over the railing, his foot slipped. He screamed, and the big pink roses zipped by as he fell to the ground. “Ryan, can you open your eyes?” asked a faraway voice. “Can you hear me?” Ryan blinked and slowly sat up. “What happened?” he asked. “You had a bad fall,” said Grandpa. “We need to take you to the emergency room to make sure you don’t have a concussion.” After returning from the hospital with a clean bill of health, Ryan felt embarrassed about what he had done. “I wanted to climb onto the balcony to get into my room,” he said. “I thought it would be more fun than just walking in through the door, but it wasn’t fun at all!” After dinner, Grandpa read from the book of John. “Your experience today reminded me of these verses,” he said. “They say Jesus is the door to eternal life. We may think we can get to heaven by going to church, helping neighbors, giving money to charity, taking care of animals—doing all sorts of good things. But just like you couldn’t get into your bedroom by climbing the rose trellis, none of us can get into heaven by doing good things.” “Right,” said Grandma. “We can only get into heaven through Jesus. He is the door. Only He can save us from sin and give us eternal life.” Ryan nodded. “I didn’t use the door when I tried to get into my room today, and that was a disaster. I’m glad I’m going through the door to heaven by trusting in Jesus!” –Lois A. Teufel How about you? Did you know that Jesus is the door—the only way—to heaven? Or are you trying to get there some other way? There is nothing you can do to work your way to heaven. You must simply come through the door. Jesus loves you so much He died to save you from sin so you could spend eternity with Him. Trust Him as your Savior today. (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: I am the Door. Anyone who goes in through Me will be saved from the punishment of sin. (NLV) John 10:9 Today's Key Thought: Jesus is the door to heaven

Use the Entrance 872cd399-645a-4746-8d97-17d24f847dafTue, 12 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2025) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2025)835f0cd5-6a35-4d2b-9782-5f57d9864f34Tue, 12 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Grace of the Sacrament of Marriage (2025) The grace of the Sacrament of Marriage provides husbands and wives the strength to love one another with supernatural, tender, and fruitful love. Fr. Mike covers the characteristics of the marriage bond and the different roles of husbands and wives. He explains what it means to “be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.” We also learn that indissolubility, faithfulness, and openness to fertility are requirements of conjugal love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1638-1645. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The grace of the Sacrament of Marriage provides husbands and wives the strength to love one another with supernatural, tender, and fruitful love. Fr. Mike covers the characteristics of the marriage bond and the different roles of husbands and wives. He explains what it means to “be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.” We also learn that indissolubility, faithfulness, and openness to fertility are requirements of conjugal love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1638-1645. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 224: The Grace of the Sacrament of Marriage (2025)0c29aa6c-4f76-4eac-962e-e2c68d061dbeTue, 12 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUse the EntranceRyan lay flat on his back in the cool green grass, watching the fluffy clouds floating across the sky above him. When he glanced over at the tall trellis covered with Grandma's rambling roses, he noticed it almost reached the small balcony with the slider door that led to the guest bedroom. Ryan scrambled to his feet and darted toward the house. I bet I can climb up to my room, he thought. He put his foot on a low trellis slat, pushed away a few roses, and began to climb. He stretched his arms, caught the balcony railing, and swung himself up. But before he could crawl over the railing, his foot slipped. He screamed, and the big pink roses zipped by as he fell to the ground."Ryan, can you open your eyes?" asked a faraway voice. "Can you hear me?"Ryan blinked and slowly sat up. "What happened?" he asked."You had a bad fall," said Grandpa. "We need to take you to the emergency room to make sure you don't have a concussion."After returning from the hospital with a clean bill of health, Ryan felt embarrassed about what he had done. "I wanted to climb onto the balcony to get into my room," he said. "I thought it would be more fun than just walking in through the door, but it wasn't fun at all!"After dinner, Grandpa read from the book of John. "Your experience today reminded me of these verses," he said. "They say Jesus is the door to eternal life. We may think we can get to heaven by going to church, helping neighbors, giving money to charity, taking care of animals--doing all sorts of good things. But just like you couldn't get into your bedroom by climbing the rose trellis, none of us can get into heaven by doing good things.""Right," said Grandma. "We can only get into heaven through Jesus. He is the door. Only He can save us from sin and give us eternal life." Ryan nodded. "I didn't use the door when I tried to get into my room today, and that was a disaster. I'm glad I'm going through the door to heaven by trusting in Jesus!"–Lois A. Teufel

Ryan lay flat on his back in the cool green grass, watching the fluffy clouds floating across the sky above him. When he glanced over at the tall trellis covered with Grandma's rambling roses, he noticed it almost reached the small balcony with the slider door that led to the guest bedroom. Ryan scrambled to his feet and darted toward the house. I bet I can climb up to my room, he thought. He put his foot on a low trellis slat, pushed away a few roses, and began to climb. He stretched his arms, caught the balcony railing, and swung himself up. But before he could crawl over the railing, his foot slipped. He screamed, and the big pink roses zipped by as he fell to the ground."Ryan, can you open your eyes?" asked a faraway voice. "Can you hear me?"Ryan blinked and slowly sat up. "What happened?" he asked."You had a bad fall," said Grandpa. "We need to take you to the emergency room to make sure you don't have a concussion."After returning from the hospital with a clean bill of health, Ryan felt embarrassed about what he had done. "I wanted to climb onto the balcony to get into my room," he said. "I thought it would be more fun than just walking in through the door, but it wasn't fun at all!"After dinner, Grandpa read from the book of John. "Your experience today reminded me of these verses," he said. "They say Jesus is the door to eternal life. We may think we can get to heaven by going to church, helping neighbors, giving money to charity, taking care of animals--doing all sorts of good things. But just like you couldn't get into your bedroom by climbing the rose trellis, none of us can get into heaven by doing good things.""Right," said Grandma. "We can only get into heaven through Jesus. He is the door. Only He can save us from sin and give us eternal life." Ryan nodded. "I didn't use the door when I tried to get into my room today, and that was a disaster. I'm glad I'm going through the door to heaven by trusting in Jesus!"–Lois A. Teufel

Use the Entrance5ab52a76-d833-4acd-b863-4a129af0501bTue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Responding Well (2025) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 223: Responding Well (2025)47a678f7-462f-49fc-a018-af0ce6cb9e2eMon, 11 Aug 2025 10:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo.1 Herbal Medicine Expert: This Over The Counter Drug Is Quietly Killing You & They’re Lying About Medicinal Plants!Is the root of every illness your gut? Could 5 simple herbs replace your medicine cabinet? Natural remedy expert Simon Mills reveals the herbal medicines that doctors overlook, and the herbs, spices, and daily habits to use instead!  Simon Mills is one of the most respected herbal practitioners of our time, with nearly 5 decades of clinical experience treating patients. He created the term ‘complementary medicine’ in the 1970s, has served as a special advisor to the UK House of Lords, and currently works as an Advisor and Author at Herbal Reality. He explains:  How antibiotic resistance could kill millions and what natural remedies can do instead  The #1 hidden cause of chronic illness (that no one’s talking about) How a common kitchen spice could kill 99% of cold viruses The 8 plants that are threatening Big Pharma’s bottom line The ancient medicinal plants we’ve been lied to about, and how to use them 00:00 Intro 02:15 The Power of Medicinal Plants 05:15 Why Medicinal Plants Help Like Paracetamol Does 06:32 How Western Culture Is Getting It Wrong 11:34 Why People Should Care About Medicinal Plants 13:56 Helping 10K+ People With Plants 13:58 Patients Simon Has Helped 15:38 Case Study: Healing Through Plants 22:51 The Gut Controls Almost Everything 26:45 The Dangers of Becoming Antibiotic Resistant 32:38 Alternatives to Antibiotics 38:52 Alternatives to Cold Drugs 51:47 Vitamin D and Zinc for Infection Protection 55:37 Garlic Benefits 59:07 Remedies for Chronic Pain 1:02:12 Arthritis Relief Medicinal Plant 1:08:25 Should We Take Anti-Inflammatory Pills? 1:12:00 The Superpower of Purple Vegetables 1:16:37 Your Diet Recommendations 1:17:33 Keto Diet and Sugar 1:19:34 Keto Diet and the Menstrual Cycle Link 1:22:08 Can PCOS Symptoms Increase From Sugar? 1:23:31 Medicinal Plants to Increase Fertility 1:26:51 Healing Benefits of Echinacea, Frankincense, and Myrrh for the Upper Body 1:33:48 Water Fasting and Long Fasts 1:35:08 Cancer Prevention 1:37:13 Cardiovascular Health Improvements 1:39:00 Benefits of Turmeric Consumption 1:41:35 Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics 1:43:24 The Shocking Benefits of Curcumin 1:50:27 Cocoa Powder Healing Benefits 1:54:44 Shocking Link Between Alzheimer’s and Green Tea 1:56:39 Cholesterol and Statins — Is There an Alternative? 2:02:04 Omeprazole 2:08:29 How to Keep Up With a Fast-Changing World You can follow Simon, here: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4mmYAOh  Herbal Reality Instagram - https://bit.ly/4fA1jRF  Herbal Reality Website - https://bit.ly/46KVgaz  You can read a selection of articles by Simon Mills, here: What is herbal medicine? - https://bit.ly/45iYvDF  Are herbs safe? - https://bit.ly/453v35U  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett   ExpressVPN - Go to https://expressvpn.com/DOAC and find out how you can get 4 months of ExpressVPN free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the root of every illness your gut? Could 5 simple herbs replace your medicine cabinet? Natural remedy expert Simon Mills reveals the herbal medicines that doctors overlook, and the herbs, spices, and daily habits to use instead!  Simon Mills is one of the most respected herbal practitioners of our time, with nearly 5 decades of clinical experience treating patients. He created the term ‘complementary medicine’ in the 1970s, has served as a special advisor to the UK House of Lords, and currently works as an Advisor and Author at Herbal Reality. He explains:  How antibiotic resistance could kill millions and what natural remedies can do instead  The #1 hidden cause of chronic illness (that no one’s talking about) How a common kitchen spice could kill 99% of cold viruses The 8 plants that are threatening Big Pharma’s bottom line The ancient medicinal plants we’ve been lied to about, and how to use them 00:00 Intro 02:15 The Power of Medicinal Plants 05:15 Why Medicinal Plants Help Like Paracetamol Does 06:32 How Western Culture Is Getting It Wrong 11:34 Why People Should Care About Medicinal Plants 13:56 Helping 10K+ People With Plants 13:58 Patients Simon Has Helped 15:38 Case Study: Healing Through Plants 22:51 The Gut Controls Almost Everything 26:45 The Dangers of Becoming Antibiotic Resistant 32:38 Alternatives to Antibiotics 38:52 Alternatives to Cold Drugs 51:47 Vitamin D and Zinc for Infection Protection 55:37 Garlic Benefits 59:07 Remedies for Chronic Pain 1:02:12 Arthritis Relief Medicinal Plant 1:08:25 Should We Take Anti-Inflammatory Pills? 1:12:00 The Superpower of Purple Vegetables 1:16:37 Your Diet Recommendations 1:17:33 Keto Diet and Sugar 1:19:34 Keto Diet and the Menstrual Cycle Link 1:22:08 Can PCOS Symptoms Increase From Sugar? 1:23:31 Medicinal Plants to Increase Fertility 1:26:51 Healing Benefits of Echinacea, Frankincense, and Myrrh for the Upper Body 1:33:48 Water Fasting and Long Fasts 1:35:08 Cancer Prevention 1:37:13 Cardiovascular Health Improvements 1:39:00 Benefits of Turmeric Consumption 1:41:35 Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics 1:43:24 The Shocking Benefits of Curcumin 1:50:27 Cocoa Powder Healing Benefits 1:54:44 Shocking Link Between Alzheimer’s and Green Tea 1:56:39 Cholesterol and Statins — Is There an Alternative? 2:02:04 Omeprazole 2:08:29 How to Keep Up With a Fast-Changing World You can follow Simon, here: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4mmYAOh  Herbal Reality Instagram - https://bit.ly/4fA1jRF  Herbal Reality Website - https://bit.ly/46KVgaz  You can read a selection of articles by Simon Mills, here: What is herbal medicine? - https://bit.ly/45iYvDF  Are herbs safe? - https://bit.ly/453v35U  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett   ExpressVPN - Go to https://expressvpn.com/DOAC and find out how you can get 4 months of ExpressVPN free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNo.1 Herbal Medicine Expert: This Over The Counter Drug Is Quietly Killing You & They’re Lying About Medicinal Plants!6f8958f6-e53b-4153-8f7e-9c0be98181b3Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +00008108https://216.73.216.191/allTags God’s Masterpiece Read: Genesis 1:27; 1 Peter 1:18-19 “I don’t get it, Grandpa.” Malik scratched his head as he looked at the painting. “What is it?” “Well, the title is Three Musicians. Try squinting your eyes and tilting your head.” “I think I see a clarinet and a guitar, but the musicians look a little creepy.” “That’s the beauty of art,” said Grandpa. “Everyone sees something different.” Malik and his grandparents were spending the afternoon at an art museum. Malik had never seen so many paintings and sculptures. Hundreds of pieces of artwork hung on walls that stretched on for what seemed like miles. “Which painting is your favorite, Malik?” Grandma asked. “I’m not sure, Grammy. Some of these paintings look like they were painted by a three-year-old. Other paintings look way better than anything I could paint. If I had to pick my favorite, it might be Three Musicians. I like that you have to think about what you’re looking at. How much do you think a painting like that costs?” Grandma shrugged. Grandpa scratched his chin. “I’m sure that painting costs millions of dollars.” “Millions of dollars!” Malik couldn’t believe it. “It doesn’t look that valuable.” Grandpa smiled. “It’s not valuable because of how it looks. It’s valuable because of who made it. Three Musicians was painted by Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest artists of all time. Many people consider it to be one of his masterpieces.” Grandma put her arm around Malik. “Every time I come here I can’t help but think that none of these masterpieces compare to God’s masterpieces.” “God’s masterpieces?” asked Malik. “Where are God’s masterpieces?” Grandma smiled. “Take a look in the mirror.” “Me?” Malik asked. “You got it. The Bible says God made all of us in His image. We’re God’s masterpieces. Our value doesn’t come from how we look, but from who made us.” “That’s right,” Grandpa chimed in. “The Bible also says God paid a high price for us. He sent His Son to die on the cross to save us from sin. Jesus paid for us with His life so we could belong to Him.” Malik took out his phone and snapped a picture of himself with his grandparents. Grandma looked at it and smiled. “Now that’s a masterpiece!” –Jared Hottenstein How about you? Have you ever looked in the mirror and seen something you didn’t like? Maybe you think your nose is too big or your hair is too curly. The next time you find something about your body you wish you could change, remember that God made you, and He doesn’t make mistakes. He made you in His image, and Jesus paid for you with His life. That determines your value—not what you look like. Today's Key Verse: God paid a very high price to make you his. So honor God with your body. (ERV) 1 Corinthians 6:20 Today's Key Thought: You are God’s masterpiece

Read: Genesis 1:27; 1 Peter 1:18-19 “I don’t get it, Grandpa.” Malik scratched his head as he looked at the painting. “What is it?” “Well, the title is Three Musicians. Try squinting your eyes and tilting your head.” “I think I see a clarinet and a guitar, but the musicians look a little creepy.” “That’s the beauty of art,” said Grandpa. “Everyone sees something different.” Malik and his grandparents were spending the afternoon at an art museum. Malik had never seen so many paintings and sculptures. Hundreds of pieces of artwork hung on walls that stretched on for what seemed like miles. “Which painting is your favorite, Malik?” Grandma asked. “I’m not sure, Grammy. Some of these paintings look like they were painted by a three-year-old. Other paintings look way better than anything I could paint. If I had to pick my favorite, it might be Three Musicians. I like that you have to think about what you’re looking at. How much do you think a painting like that costs?” Grandma shrugged. Grandpa scratched his chin. “I’m sure that painting costs millions of dollars.” “Millions of dollars!” Malik couldn’t believe it. “It doesn’t look that valuable.” Grandpa smiled. “It’s not valuable because of how it looks. It’s valuable because of who made it. Three Musicians was painted by Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest artists of all time. Many people consider it to be one of his masterpieces.” Grandma put her arm around Malik. “Every time I come here I can’t help but think that none of these masterpieces compare to God’s masterpieces.” “God’s masterpieces?” asked Malik. “Where are God’s masterpieces?” Grandma smiled. “Take a look in the mirror.” “Me?” Malik asked. “You got it. The Bible says God made all of us in His image. We’re God’s masterpieces. Our value doesn’t come from how we look, but from who made us.” “That’s right,” Grandpa chimed in. “The Bible also says God paid a high price for us. He sent His Son to die on the cross to save us from sin. Jesus paid for us with His life so we could belong to Him.” Malik took out his phone and snapped a picture of himself with his grandparents. Grandma looked at it and smiled. “Now that’s a masterpiece!” –Jared Hottenstein How about you? Have you ever looked in the mirror and seen something you didn’t like? Maybe you think your nose is too big or your hair is too curly. The next time you find something about your body you wish you could change, remember that God made you, and He doesn’t make mistakes. He made you in His image, and Jesus paid for you with His life. That determines your value—not what you look like. Today's Key Verse: God paid a very high price to make you his. So honor God with your body. (ERV) 1 Corinthians 6:20 Today's Key Thought: You are God’s masterpiece

God’s Masterpiece afb29218-13e6-4599-8447-b8ac24d4b596Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Differences in Religion in Marriage (2025) Can a Catholic marry a baptized non-Catholic or a non-baptized person? Fr. Mike breaks down the Church’s teaching on mixed marriages and disparity of cult. The Catechism teaches us that while a difference in religion “does not constitute an insurmountable obstacle for marriage,” it can often be a source of tension in marriage and present significant challenges when raising a family. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1625-1632. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Can a Catholic marry a baptized non-Catholic or a non-baptized person? Fr. Mike breaks down the Church’s teaching on mixed marriages and disparity of cult. The Catechism teaches us that while a difference in religion “does not constitute an insurmountable obstacle for marriage,” it can often be a source of tension in marriage and present significant challenges when raising a family. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1625-1632. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 223: Differences in Religion in Marriage (2025)032518c4-87cd-4955-9452-de72e26797b3Mon, 11 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s Masterpiece"I don't get it, Grandpa." Malik scratched his head as he looked at the painting. "What is it?""Well, the title is Three Musicians. Try squinting your eyes and tilting your head." "I think I see a clarinet and a guitar, but the musicians look a little creepy.""That's the beauty of art," said Grandpa. "Everyone sees something different." Malik and his grandparents were spending the afternoon at an art museum. Malik had never seen so many paintings and sculptures. Hundreds of pieces of artwork hung on walls that stretched on for what seemed like miles. "Which painting is your favorite, Malik?" Grandma asked."I'm not sure, Grammy. Some of these paintings look like they were painted by a three-year-old. Other paintings look way better than anything I could paint. If I had to pick my favorite, it might be Three Musicians. I like that you have to think about what you're looking at. How much do you think a painting like that costs?"Grandma shrugged. Grandpa scratched his chin. "I'm sure that painting costs millions of dollars.""Millions of dollars!" Malik couldn't believe it. "It doesn't look that valuable." Grandpa smiled. "It's not valuable because of how it looks. It's valuable because of who made it. Three Musicians was painted by Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest artists of all time. Many people consider it to be one of his masterpieces." Grandma put her arm around Malik. "Every time I come here I can't help but think that none of these masterpieces compare to God's masterpieces.""God's masterpieces?" asked Malik. "Where are God's masterpieces?" Grandma smiled. "Take a look in the mirror.""Me?" Malik asked."You got it. The Bible says God made all of us in His image. We're God's masterpieces. Our value doesn't come from how we look, but from who made us.""That's right," Grandpa chimed in. "The Bible also says God paid a high price for us. He sent His Son to die on the cross to save us from sin. Jesus paid for us with His life so we could belong to Him." Malik took out his phone and snapped a picture of himself with his grandparents. Grandma looked at it and smiled. "Now that's a masterpiece!" –Jared Hottenstein

"I don't get it, Grandpa." Malik scratched his head as he looked at the painting. "What is it?""Well, the title is Three Musicians. Try squinting your eyes and tilting your head." "I think I see a clarinet and a guitar, but the musicians look a little creepy.""That's the beauty of art," said Grandpa. "Everyone sees something different." Malik and his grandparents were spending the afternoon at an art museum. Malik had never seen so many paintings and sculptures. Hundreds of pieces of artwork hung on walls that stretched on for what seemed like miles. "Which painting is your favorite, Malik?" Grandma asked."I'm not sure, Grammy. Some of these paintings look like they were painted by a three-year-old. Other paintings look way better than anything I could paint. If I had to pick my favorite, it might be Three Musicians. I like that you have to think about what you're looking at. How much do you think a painting like that costs?"Grandma shrugged. Grandpa scratched his chin. "I'm sure that painting costs millions of dollars.""Millions of dollars!" Malik couldn't believe it. "It doesn't look that valuable." Grandpa smiled. "It's not valuable because of how it looks. It's valuable because of who made it. Three Musicians was painted by Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest artists of all time. Many people consider it to be one of his masterpieces." Grandma put her arm around Malik. "Every time I come here I can't help but think that none of these masterpieces compare to God's masterpieces.""God's masterpieces?" asked Malik. "Where are God's masterpieces?" Grandma smiled. "Take a look in the mirror.""Me?" Malik asked."You got it. The Bible says God made all of us in His image. We're God's masterpieces. Our value doesn't come from how we look, but from who made us.""That's right," Grandpa chimed in. "The Bible also says God paid a high price for us. He sent His Son to die on the cross to save us from sin. Jesus paid for us with His life so we could belong to Him." Malik took out his phone and snapped a picture of himself with his grandparents. Grandma looked at it and smiled. "Now that's a masterpiece!" –Jared Hottenstein

God’s Masterpiece98d1ec72-2910-45f2-8a04-09dc7ade2078Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Chameleon Friends Read: John 15:12-13 “Have you ever heard people use colors to describe their feelings?” Miss Iverson asked her class. Carter waved his hand to make sure she saw it. “Like green with envy?” “How about purple with rage?” Mei said. “Or blue—like when they’re sad.” “All good examples,” Miss Iverson said. “Now, people don’t actually change color, but some animals do. A chameleon, for example, can quickly change its skin color in response to light, temperature, or other things in its environment. Other animals change color to blend in with their surroundings. They do that to defend themselves against enemies.” That evening, Carter told his dad about his day. “People use different colors to describe how they feel, but some animals really do change their color. Isn’t that cool?” “Sure is,” said Dad. “Sounds like you had a good day.” “Pretty good,” replied Carter, but then he frowned. “Hari and I always play together at recess time, but today he acted like he didn’t even know me! He was playing basketball with a bunch of guys when I came up, and he didn’t invite me to play with them or even speak to me. I think he wanted them to think he was cool.” Carter paused. “Hari was a chameleon friend today!” “That’s a good way to describe people who change their behavior toward others depending on the situation,” said Dad. “But I don’t think Hari is the only one who does that. Have you ever done something like that, Carter?” “Well…maybe.” Carter thought of how he treated his little sister differently when his friends came over. “Yeah. I’m not always nice to Layla in front of my friends because I want her to leave us alone.” “Do you remember the verse you learned at church last week?” Dad asked. Carter nodded. “Proverbs 17:17. It says friends should love each other at all times. That kind of friend wouldn’t be like a chameleon.” “No,” said Dad. “That verse describes the kind of friend Jesus is. He shows His love for us all the time, and He wants us to do the same. Trust Him to help you be consistent, loving friend—even when others aren’t.” “Okay.” Carter sighed. “I’ll remember that when I see Hari tomorrow.” –Donna Huisjen How about you? Have you ever had a chameleon friend? Have you been one yourself? It hurts when a friend changes the way they treat you based on where they are or who they’re with. The Bible says a true friend loves at all times. That’s how Jesus loves us, and He wants us to love others the same way. Be a consistent friend and treat others in the same loving way all the time. Today's Key Verse: A friend loves at all times. (NKJV) Proverbs 17:17 Today's Key Thought: Be a consistent friend

Read: John 15:12-13 “Have you ever heard people use colors to describe their feelings?” Miss Iverson asked her class. Carter waved his hand to make sure she saw it. “Like green with envy?” “How about purple with rage?” Mei said. “Or blue—like when they’re sad.” “All good examples,” Miss Iverson said. “Now, people don’t actually change color, but some animals do. A chameleon, for example, can quickly change its skin color in response to light, temperature, or other things in its environment. Other animals change color to blend in with their surroundings. They do that to defend themselves against enemies.” That evening, Carter told his dad about his day. “People use different colors to describe how they feel, but some animals really do change their color. Isn’t that cool?” “Sure is,” said Dad. “Sounds like you had a good day.” “Pretty good,” replied Carter, but then he frowned. “Hari and I always play together at recess time, but today he acted like he didn’t even know me! He was playing basketball with a bunch of guys when I came up, and he didn’t invite me to play with them or even speak to me. I think he wanted them to think he was cool.” Carter paused. “Hari was a chameleon friend today!” “That’s a good way to describe people who change their behavior toward others depending on the situation,” said Dad. “But I don’t think Hari is the only one who does that. Have you ever done something like that, Carter?” “Well…maybe.” Carter thought of how he treated his little sister differently when his friends came over. “Yeah. I’m not always nice to Layla in front of my friends because I want her to leave us alone.” “Do you remember the verse you learned at church last week?” Dad asked. Carter nodded. “Proverbs 17:17. It says friends should love each other at all times. That kind of friend wouldn’t be like a chameleon.” “No,” said Dad. “That verse describes the kind of friend Jesus is. He shows His love for us all the time, and He wants us to do the same. Trust Him to help you be consistent, loving friend—even when others aren’t.” “Okay.” Carter sighed. “I’ll remember that when I see Hari tomorrow.” –Donna Huisjen How about you? Have you ever had a chameleon friend? Have you been one yourself? It hurts when a friend changes the way they treat you based on where they are or who they’re with. The Bible says a true friend loves at all times. That’s how Jesus loves us, and He wants us to love others the same way. Be a consistent friend and treat others in the same loving way all the time. Today's Key Verse: A friend loves at all times. (NKJV) Proverbs 17:17 Today's Key Thought: Be a consistent friend

Chameleon Friends a908cd79-5873-4c8a-a5e9-bb3e9a078b85Sun, 10 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2025) Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2025)36b15158-11b4-4fe5-8ea1-dfb5e837974bSun, 10 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Matrimonial Consent (2025) Matrimonial consent is an indispensable element of the Sacrament of Marriage. Fr. Mike explains why it is essential for those entering marriage to express their consent freely and why in the Church’s eyes, “if consent is lacking, there is no marriage.” Fr. Mike also guides us through the Church’s teaching on annulment and clarifies why it can be complex. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1625-1632. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Matrimonial consent is an indispensable element of the Sacrament of Marriage. Fr. Mike explains why it is essential for those entering marriage to express their consent freely and why in the Church’s eyes, “if consent is lacking, there is no marriage.” Fr. Mike also guides us through the Church’s teaching on annulment and clarifies why it can be complex. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1625-1632. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 222: Matrimonial Consent (2025)5db4b3d4-4161-4384-8083-72a49cfa67f1Sun, 10 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChameleon Friends"Have you ever heard people use colors to describe their feelings?" Miss Iverson asked her class. Carter waved his hand to make sure she saw it. "Like green with envy?" "How about purple with rage?" Mei said. "Or blue--like when they're sad.""All good examples," Miss Iverson said. "Now, people don't actually change color, but some animals do. A chameleon, for example, can quickly change its skin color in response to light, temperature, or other things in its environment. Other animals change color to blend in with their surroundings. They do that to defend themselves against enemies." That evening, Carter told his dad about his day. "People use different colors to describe how they feel, but some animals really do change their color. Isn't that cool?" "Sure is," said Dad. "Sounds like you had a good day.""Pretty good," replied Carter, but then he frowned. "Hari and I always play together at recess time, but today he acted like he didn't even know me! He was playing basketball with a bunch of guys when I came up, and he didn't invite me to play with them or even speak to me. I think he wanted them to think he was cool." Carter paused. "Hari was a chameleon friend today!""That's a good way to describe people who change their behavior toward others depending on the situation," said Dad. "But I don't think Hari is the only one who does that. Have you ever done something like that, Carter?""Well…maybe." Carter thought of how he treated his little sister differently when his friends came over. "Yeah. I'm not always nice to Layla in front of my friends because I want her to leave us alone.""Do you remember the verse you learned at church last week?" Dad asked.Carter nodded. "Proverbs 17:17. It says friends should love each other at all times. That kind of friend wouldn't be like a chameleon.""No," said Dad. "That verse describes the kind of friend Jesus is. He shows His love for us all the time, and He wants us to do the same. Trust Him to help you be consistent, loving friend--even when others aren't.""Okay." Carter sighed. "I'll remember that when I see Hari tomorrow." –Donna Huisjen

"Have you ever heard people use colors to describe their feelings?" Miss Iverson asked her class. Carter waved his hand to make sure she saw it. "Like green with envy?" "How about purple with rage?" Mei said. "Or blue--like when they're sad.""All good examples," Miss Iverson said. "Now, people don't actually change color, but some animals do. A chameleon, for example, can quickly change its skin color in response to light, temperature, or other things in its environment. Other animals change color to blend in with their surroundings. They do that to defend themselves against enemies." That evening, Carter told his dad about his day. "People use different colors to describe how they feel, but some animals really do change their color. Isn't that cool?" "Sure is," said Dad. "Sounds like you had a good day.""Pretty good," replied Carter, but then he frowned. "Hari and I always play together at recess time, but today he acted like he didn't even know me! He was playing basketball with a bunch of guys when I came up, and he didn't invite me to play with them or even speak to me. I think he wanted them to think he was cool." Carter paused. "Hari was a chameleon friend today!""That's a good way to describe people who change their behavior toward others depending on the situation," said Dad. "But I don't think Hari is the only one who does that. Have you ever done something like that, Carter?""Well…maybe." Carter thought of how he treated his little sister differently when his friends came over. "Yeah. I'm not always nice to Layla in front of my friends because I want her to leave us alone.""Do you remember the verse you learned at church last week?" Dad asked.Carter nodded. "Proverbs 17:17. It says friends should love each other at all times. That kind of friend wouldn't be like a chameleon.""No," said Dad. "That verse describes the kind of friend Jesus is. He shows His love for us all the time, and He wants us to do the same. Trust Him to help you be consistent, loving friend--even when others aren't.""Okay." Carter sighed. "I'll remember that when I see Hari tomorrow." –Donna Huisjen

Chameleon Friends10824bea-eaad-4b8c-8885-d3445b8f0d8bSun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/10/25 More Faith Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Without obedience, there is no faith. Followers of Jesus want to grow in faith, but do they understand what it is to live by faith? Mass Readings from August 10, 2025: Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalm 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:32-48

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Without obedience, there is no faith. Followers of Jesus want to grow in faith, but do they understand what it is to live by faith? Mass Readings from August 10, 2025: Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalm 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:32-48

full08/10/25 More Faithe89b8d19-5c87-44c5-b4fb-a83387434589Sat, 09 Aug 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Daily Cleanse Read: Psalm 32:1-5; Matthew 6:9-13 Robin knelt at the foot of her bed and bowed her head to pray. It was hard to focus with her little sister, Jenny, screaming in the bathroom. “No! I don’t want to brush my teeth!” Jenny cried. Mom poked her head into Robin’s room, a tired smile on her face. “Robin, could Jenny and I pray with you? Maybe we can pray that Jenny will want to brush her teeth.” Robin nodded, and her sister raced into the room and sat beside her, suddenly an angel. “Dear Jesus,” Robin said. “Thank You for helping me with my math homework and healing Grandma from her fall. Please bless all my friends and family. Help us have a good night’s sleep. Amen.” “Amen!” Jenny exclaimed. “Robin, did you forget something?” Mom asked. “Oh, right. Jesus, please help Jenny brush her teeth without complaining. Amen.” Mom smiled. “Just one more thing. Do you remember how Jesus taught us how to pray? In addition to thanking God and bringing our needs to Him, we also need to confess our sins.” Robin sighed. “I just don’t see the point in asking Jesus to forgive my sins every single day. I’ll still make mistakes tomorrow.” “Admitting our wrongs is about more than preventing future mistakes,” Mom replied. Jenny tugged on Mom’s sleeve. “Bedtime?” Robin laughed. “Nice try, Jenny. But you have to brush your teeth.” “Why does she need to brush her teeth?” Mom asked Robin. “Because her teeth are dirty and she might get cavities if she waits too long to clean them.” “But her teeth will be dirty again tomorrow,” Mom said. “And every day after that. Maybe the whole thing is pointless.” “It’s still healthier to brush her teeth daily,” Robin said. Then she laughed. “You’re not talking about brushing teeth, are you?” “You caught me,” Mom said. “Confessing our sins reminds us of our need for Jesus and helps us appreciate what He did to save us. Prayer is meant to bring us closer to Jesus in this way.” Robin turned to Jenny. “If I confess my sins to Jesus, will you finally brush your teeth?” Jenny sighed dramatically. “Okay, fine.” –Hannah Chung How about you? Have you ever wondered why you should confess your sins to Jesus and ask for His forgiveness when you pray? Confessing means to recognize an action or attitude as sin and trust God for forgiveness, knowing that it is because of Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross that we will be forgiven. Take a moment to confess any sins, trusting that God will forgive you each and every time. Today's Key Verse: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (NKJV) 1 John 1:9 Today's Key Thought: Confess your sins daily

Read: Psalm 32:1-5; Matthew 6:9-13 Robin knelt at the foot of her bed and bowed her head to pray. It was hard to focus with her little sister, Jenny, screaming in the bathroom. “No! I don’t want to brush my teeth!” Jenny cried. Mom poked her head into Robin’s room, a tired smile on her face. “Robin, could Jenny and I pray with you? Maybe we can pray that Jenny will want to brush her teeth.” Robin nodded, and her sister raced into the room and sat beside her, suddenly an angel. “Dear Jesus,” Robin said. “Thank You for helping me with my math homework and healing Grandma from her fall. Please bless all my friends and family. Help us have a good night’s sleep. Amen.” “Amen!” Jenny exclaimed. “Robin, did you forget something?” Mom asked. “Oh, right. Jesus, please help Jenny brush her teeth without complaining. Amen.” Mom smiled. “Just one more thing. Do you remember how Jesus taught us how to pray? In addition to thanking God and bringing our needs to Him, we also need to confess our sins.” Robin sighed. “I just don’t see the point in asking Jesus to forgive my sins every single day. I’ll still make mistakes tomorrow.” “Admitting our wrongs is about more than preventing future mistakes,” Mom replied. Jenny tugged on Mom’s sleeve. “Bedtime?” Robin laughed. “Nice try, Jenny. But you have to brush your teeth.” “Why does she need to brush her teeth?” Mom asked Robin. “Because her teeth are dirty and she might get cavities if she waits too long to clean them.” “But her teeth will be dirty again tomorrow,” Mom said. “And every day after that. Maybe the whole thing is pointless.” “It’s still healthier to brush her teeth daily,” Robin said. Then she laughed. “You’re not talking about brushing teeth, are you?” “You caught me,” Mom said. “Confessing our sins reminds us of our need for Jesus and helps us appreciate what He did to save us. Prayer is meant to bring us closer to Jesus in this way.” Robin turned to Jenny. “If I confess my sins to Jesus, will you finally brush your teeth?” Jenny sighed dramatically. “Okay, fine.” –Hannah Chung How about you? Have you ever wondered why you should confess your sins to Jesus and ask for His forgiveness when you pray? Confessing means to recognize an action or attitude as sin and trust God for forgiveness, knowing that it is because of Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross that we will be forgiven. Take a moment to confess any sins, trusting that God will forgive you each and every time. Today's Key Verse: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (NKJV) 1 John 1:9 Today's Key Thought: Confess your sins daily

Daily Cleanse f588895a-3208-4764-8537-27a1fcf3272eSat, 09 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2025) Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2025)3c3210a3-f60d-434f-9467-48692e94036cSat, 09 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: The Celebration of Marriage (2025) What does a Catholic wedding look like? Today, we dive into the liturgical celebration of marriage and learn that the celebration must be valid, worthy, and fruitful. Additionally, we briefly cover virginity for the sake of the Kingdom and how this particular call highlights the beauty and goodness of marriage. Fr. Mike emphasizes that those called to celibacy can truly live joyful and fulfilling lives. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1618-1624. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does a Catholic wedding look like? Today, we dive into the liturgical celebration of marriage and learn that the celebration must be valid, worthy, and fruitful. Additionally, we briefly cover virginity for the sake of the Kingdom and how this particular call highlights the beauty and goodness of marriage. Fr. Mike emphasizes that those called to celibacy can truly live joyful and fulfilling lives. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1618-1624. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 221: The Celebration of Marriage (2025)840fbfd3-2637-43fc-8090-250562000666Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDaily CleanseRobin knelt at the foot of her bed and bowed her head to pray. It was hard to focus with her little sister, Jenny, screaming in the bathroom. "No! I don't want to brush my teeth!" Jenny cried.Mom poked her head into Robin's room, a tired smile on her face. "Robin, could Jenny and I pray with you? Maybe we can pray that Jenny will want to brush her teeth."Robin nodded, and her sister raced into the room and sat beside her, suddenly an angel. "Dear Jesus," Robin said. "Thank You for helping me with my math homework and healing Grandma from her fall. Please bless all my friends and family. Help us have a good night's sleep. Amen.""Amen!" Jenny exclaimed."Robin, did you forget something?" Mom asked."Oh, right. Jesus, please help Jenny brush her teeth without complaining. Amen."Mom smiled. "Just one more thing. Do you remember how Jesus taught us how to pray? In addition to thanking God and bringing our needs to Him, we also need to confess our sins."Robin sighed. "I just don't see the point in asking Jesus to forgive my sins every single day. I'll still make mistakes tomorrow.""Admitting our wrongs is about more than preventing future mistakes," Mom replied.Jenny tugged on Mom's sleeve. "Bedtime?" Robin laughed. "Nice try, Jenny. But you have to brush your teeth.""Why does she need to brush her teeth?" Mom asked Robin."Because her teeth are dirty and she might get cavities if she waits too long to clean them.""But her teeth will be dirty again tomorrow," Mom said. "And every day after that. Maybe the whole thing is pointless.""It's still healthier to brush her teeth daily," Robin said. Then she laughed. "You're not talking about brushing teeth, are you?""You caught me," Mom said. "Confessing our sins reminds us of our need for Jesus and helps us appreciate what He did to save us. Prayer is meant to bring us closer to Jesus in this way."Robin turned to Jenny. "If I confess my sins to Jesus, will you finally brush your teeth?"Jenny sighed dramatically. "Okay, fine." –Hannah Chung

Robin knelt at the foot of her bed and bowed her head to pray. It was hard to focus with her little sister, Jenny, screaming in the bathroom. "No! I don't want to brush my teeth!" Jenny cried.Mom poked her head into Robin's room, a tired smile on her face. "Robin, could Jenny and I pray with you? Maybe we can pray that Jenny will want to brush her teeth."Robin nodded, and her sister raced into the room and sat beside her, suddenly an angel. "Dear Jesus," Robin said. "Thank You for helping me with my math homework and healing Grandma from her fall. Please bless all my friends and family. Help us have a good night's sleep. Amen.""Amen!" Jenny exclaimed."Robin, did you forget something?" Mom asked."Oh, right. Jesus, please help Jenny brush her teeth without complaining. Amen."Mom smiled. "Just one more thing. Do you remember how Jesus taught us how to pray? In addition to thanking God and bringing our needs to Him, we also need to confess our sins."Robin sighed. "I just don't see the point in asking Jesus to forgive my sins every single day. I'll still make mistakes tomorrow.""Admitting our wrongs is about more than preventing future mistakes," Mom replied.Jenny tugged on Mom's sleeve. "Bedtime?" Robin laughed. "Nice try, Jenny. But you have to brush your teeth.""Why does she need to brush her teeth?" Mom asked Robin."Because her teeth are dirty and she might get cavities if she waits too long to clean them.""But her teeth will be dirty again tomorrow," Mom said. "And every day after that. Maybe the whole thing is pointless.""It's still healthier to brush her teeth daily," Robin said. Then she laughed. "You're not talking about brushing teeth, are you?""You caught me," Mom said. "Confessing our sins reminds us of our need for Jesus and helps us appreciate what He did to save us. Prayer is meant to bring us closer to Jesus in this way."Robin turned to Jenny. "If I confess my sins to Jesus, will you finally brush your teeth?"Jenny sighed dramatically. "Okay, fine." –Hannah Chung

Daily Cleanse8a55d752-46e9-47f7-83cc-3b84340f6ef2Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBreaking From Shame & Comparison | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   This week we start with a fun game of Heads Up before diving into a real conversation about faith, breaking free from shame, and letting go of comparison. The enemy loves to keep us stuck in guilt and measuring ourselves against others, but Jesus calls us into freedom and reminds us our worth is found in Him alone.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off.   Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at ritual.com/GGB   Jolie Skin Co. A filtered shower head that reduces impurities to give you healthier skin and hair. Get free shipping at JolieSkinCo.com/GGB.   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu.   Narwal Vacuum A hands-free way to keep your floors spotless. It vacuums, mops, and cleans itself so you don’t have to. Get the early bird price at US.Narwal.com/Podcast.   Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose — a mushroom coffee alternative designed to help with focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 45% off your first order at everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB.   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB     WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   This week we start with a fun game of Heads Up before diving into a real conversation about faith, breaking free from shame, and letting go of comparison. The enemy loves to keep us stuck in guilt and measuring ourselves against others, but Jesus calls us into freedom and reminds us our worth is found in Him alone.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   Beam Visit https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to get our exclusive discount of up to 35% off.   Ritual Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at ritual.com/GGB   Jolie Skin Co. A filtered shower head that reduces impurities to give you healthier skin and hair. Get free shipping at JolieSkinCo.com/GGB.   Grand Canyon University Earn your degree online or on campus with programs designed to fit your life. Enroll today and find your purpose at GCU.edu.   Narwal Vacuum A hands-free way to keep your floors spotless. It vacuums, mops, and cleans itself so you don’t have to. Get the early bird price at US.Narwal.com/Podcast.   Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose — a mushroom coffee alternative designed to help with focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 45% off your first order at everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB.   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB     WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullBreaking From Shame & Comparison | Girls Gone Bibleca72abdf-406f-4bdf-b811-748694a859f4Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:04:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagssigns of true LoveHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about biblical love and what God says love is. The word love appears in the Bible hundreds of times and God emphasizes it a lot to us. So how do we love others and how does our love affect those around us?  "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about biblical love and what God says love is. The word love appears in the Bible hundreds of times and God emphasizes it a lot to us. So how do we love others and how does our love affect those around us?  "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullsigns of true Lovecf4e66c2-677b-4577-a3af-5f908315708bFri, 08 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +00002113https://216.73.216.191/allTagssigns of true LoveHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about biblical love and what God says love is. The word love appears in the Bible hundreds of times and God emphasizes it a lot to us. So how do we love others and how does our love affect those around us?  "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about biblical love and what God says love is. The word love appears in the Bible hundreds of times and God emphasizes it a lot to us. So how do we love others and how does our love affect those around us?  "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullsigns of true Loveefbe1829-6121-4007-9b22-0375e2327742Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: This Diet Could Fix Your Mental Health! - Dr Georgia Ede Dr. Georgia Ede is a psychiatrist and nutrition expert specialising in the impact of diet on mental health. She advocates for the ketogenic diet as a powerful tool for treating mental health disorders. Dr. Ede discusses how the ketogenic diet can help improve brain health by reducing inflammation and balancing brain chemicals. She explains its potential benefits for treating mental illnesses and enhancing cognitive function. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/MvucGbFLDVb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/cM7SL4ILDVb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Georgia Ede is a psychiatrist and nutrition expert specialising in the impact of diet on mental health. She advocates for the ketogenic diet as a powerful tool for treating mental health disorders. Dr. Ede discusses how the ketogenic diet can help improve brain health by reducing inflammation and balancing brain chemicals. She explains its potential benefits for treating mental illnesses and enhancing cognitive function. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/MvucGbFLDVb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/cM7SL4ILDVb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: This Diet Could Fix Your Mental Health! - Dr Georgia Ede e537d323-fd3b-417d-bebb-213b3c56d4c7Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +00001300https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Big Stain Read: Psalm 51:1-9 Landon’s eyes widened in horror as his elbow knocked a bottle of paint off the table and it toppled to the floor. Blue paint spread in a growing blob across the kitchen. Landon jumped off his chair and quickly picked up the paint bottle. What am I going to do? he wondered. I’ve got to clean this up before Grandpa and Grandma see it. Landon rushed into the laundry room and grabbed some rags, then ran back to the kitchen and used them to soak up the paint on the floor. A large stain remained behind, so he got a bucket of soapy water and began scrubbing the paint spot. This isn’t going to work! Landon thought frantically. He ran to the sink and began washing his hands. I can’t get the paint off my hands either! He knew he would have to tell his grandparents what had happened. Grandpa frowned when he came in and saw the stain. “Well, I’m glad the floor isn’t carpeted!” he said. “I have some special cleaner in the garage, and I think it will work on this.” Grandpa went to get the cleaner, and soon all trace of the paint was gone. “You know, Landon,” said Grandpa as they washed their hands with the same cleaner they had used on the floor, “maybe we can both learn a good lesson from what just happened.” Landon looked up at him. “Not to fool around with paint in the kitchen, right?” Grandpa smiled. “Well, yes, but I was thinking of an even more important lesson. You couldn’t wash the paint stains away by yourself, could you?” Landon shook his head. “The Bible tells us we’re all stained by sin, and no matter how hard we try, we can’t clean it away ourselves,” Grandpa said as he picked up a towel and dried his hands. “But when Jesus died and rose again, He made it possible for our sins to be washed away.” Landon dried his clean hands too. “I needed you to use your special cleaner on the floor and on my hands,” he said. “And I need Jesus to clean my heart, right?” Grandpa smiled and put his hand on Landon’s shoulder. “That’s exactly right.” –Richard S. Maffeo How about you? Have your sins been washed away? You can’t clean your heart by being good or doing good things. It won’t work. You need someone to clean it for you—Jesus Christ. He is the only one who can make your heart clean and free from the guilt of sin. Ask Him to clean your heart today. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. (NKJV) Psalm 51:7 Today's Key Thought: Jesus cleans sin away

Read: Psalm 51:1-9 Landon’s eyes widened in horror as his elbow knocked a bottle of paint off the table and it toppled to the floor. Blue paint spread in a growing blob across the kitchen. Landon jumped off his chair and quickly picked up the paint bottle. What am I going to do? he wondered. I’ve got to clean this up before Grandpa and Grandma see it. Landon rushed into the laundry room and grabbed some rags, then ran back to the kitchen and used them to soak up the paint on the floor. A large stain remained behind, so he got a bucket of soapy water and began scrubbing the paint spot. This isn’t going to work! Landon thought frantically. He ran to the sink and began washing his hands. I can’t get the paint off my hands either! He knew he would have to tell his grandparents what had happened. Grandpa frowned when he came in and saw the stain. “Well, I’m glad the floor isn’t carpeted!” he said. “I have some special cleaner in the garage, and I think it will work on this.” Grandpa went to get the cleaner, and soon all trace of the paint was gone. “You know, Landon,” said Grandpa as they washed their hands with the same cleaner they had used on the floor, “maybe we can both learn a good lesson from what just happened.” Landon looked up at him. “Not to fool around with paint in the kitchen, right?” Grandpa smiled. “Well, yes, but I was thinking of an even more important lesson. You couldn’t wash the paint stains away by yourself, could you?” Landon shook his head. “The Bible tells us we’re all stained by sin, and no matter how hard we try, we can’t clean it away ourselves,” Grandpa said as he picked up a towel and dried his hands. “But when Jesus died and rose again, He made it possible for our sins to be washed away.” Landon dried his clean hands too. “I needed you to use your special cleaner on the floor and on my hands,” he said. “And I need Jesus to clean my heart, right?” Grandpa smiled and put his hand on Landon’s shoulder. “That’s exactly right.” –Richard S. Maffeo How about you? Have your sins been washed away? You can’t clean your heart by being good or doing good things. It won’t work. You need someone to clean it for you—Jesus Christ. He is the only one who can make your heart clean and free from the guilt of sin. Ask Him to clean your heart today. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. (NKJV) Psalm 51:7 Today's Key Thought: Jesus cleans sin away

The Big Stain 43f1ae47-2b5d-4e62-b07d-5dcd8b875e38Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:04:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2025) Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2025)e1d76e1b-5887-4ad6-aae4-922bce1f21b0Fri, 08 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Marriage in the New Covenant (2025) How is the meaning of marriage different in the New Covenant? The Catechism teaches us today that Christ elevates the gift of marriage to a sacrament and restores the original order of this powerful union between man and woman. Fr. Mike explains why marriage looked different in the Old Covenant and how God was preparing his chosen people throughout time to accept Christ’s law of marriage. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1609-1617. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How is the meaning of marriage different in the New Covenant? The Catechism teaches us today that Christ elevates the gift of marriage to a sacrament and restores the original order of this powerful union between man and woman. Fr. Mike explains why marriage looked different in the Old Covenant and how God was preparing his chosen people throughout time to accept Christ’s law of marriage. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1609-1617. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 220: Marriage in the New Covenant (2025)e9dcec05-8bf7-4943-a9e3-5aff6eef5792Fri, 08 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Big StainLandon's eyes widened in horror as his elbow knocked a bottle of paint off the table and it toppled to the floor. Blue paint spread in a growing blob across the kitchen. Landon jumped off his chair and quickly picked up the paint bottle. What am I going to do? he wondered. I've got to clean this up before Grandpa and Grandma see it.Landon rushed into the laundry room and grabbed some rags, then ran back to the kitchen and used them to soak up the paint on the floor. A large stain remained behind, so he got a bucket of soapy water and began scrubbing the paint spot. This isn't going to work! Landon thought frantically. He ran to the sink and began washing his hands. I can't get the paint off my hands either! He knew he would have to tell his grandparents what had happened.Grandpa frowned when he came in and saw the stain. "Well, I'm glad the floor isn't carpeted!" he said. "I have some special cleaner in the garage, and I think it will work on this." Grandpa went to get the cleaner, and soon all trace of the paint was gone."You know, Landon," said Grandpa as they washed their hands with the same cleaner they had used on the floor, "maybe we can both learn a good lesson from what just happened."Landon looked up at him. "Not to fool around with paint in the kitchen, right?"Grandpa smiled. "Well, yes, but I was thinking of an even more important lesson. You couldn't wash the paint stains away by yourself, could you?" Landon shook his head. "The Bible tells us we're all stained by sin, and no matter how hard we try, we can't clean it away ourselves," Grandpa said as he picked up a towel and dried his hands. "But when Jesus died and rose again, He made it possible for our sins to be washed away."Landon dried his clean hands too. "I needed you to use your special cleaner on the floor and on my hands," he said. "And I need Jesus to clean my heart, right?"Grandpa smiled and put his hand on Landon's shoulder. "That's exactly right."–Richard S. Maffeo

Landon's eyes widened in horror as his elbow knocked a bottle of paint off the table and it toppled to the floor. Blue paint spread in a growing blob across the kitchen. Landon jumped off his chair and quickly picked up the paint bottle. What am I going to do? he wondered. I've got to clean this up before Grandpa and Grandma see it.Landon rushed into the laundry room and grabbed some rags, then ran back to the kitchen and used them to soak up the paint on the floor. A large stain remained behind, so he got a bucket of soapy water and began scrubbing the paint spot. This isn't going to work! Landon thought frantically. He ran to the sink and began washing his hands. I can't get the paint off my hands either! He knew he would have to tell his grandparents what had happened.Grandpa frowned when he came in and saw the stain. "Well, I'm glad the floor isn't carpeted!" he said. "I have some special cleaner in the garage, and I think it will work on this." Grandpa went to get the cleaner, and soon all trace of the paint was gone."You know, Landon," said Grandpa as they washed their hands with the same cleaner they had used on the floor, "maybe we can both learn a good lesson from what just happened."Landon looked up at him. "Not to fool around with paint in the kitchen, right?"Grandpa smiled. "Well, yes, but I was thinking of an even more important lesson. You couldn't wash the paint stains away by yourself, could you?" Landon shook his head. "The Bible tells us we're all stained by sin, and no matter how hard we try, we can't clean it away ourselves," Grandpa said as he picked up a towel and dried his hands. "But when Jesus died and rose again, He made it possible for our sins to be washed away."Landon dried his clean hands too. "I needed you to use your special cleaner on the floor and on my hands," he said. "And I need Jesus to clean my heart, right?"Grandpa smiled and put his hand on Landon's shoulder. "That's exactly right."–Richard S. Maffeo

The Big Stain665c0cf8-d5c0-47c4-910a-647c14b28b57Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#931 - Luke 9:28 – Glory and HumilityThis episode is part 21 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Some of the diciples get to see Jesus in his Glory. Then later an argument No thanks breaks out about who is the greatest. Related? Likely. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 21 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Some of the diciples get to see Jesus in his Glory. Then later an argument No thanks breaks out about who is the greatest. Related? Likely. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#931 - Luke 9:28 – Glory and Humility1aebd58d-6d56-462b-a9e3-25579f0536a2Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000866https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWarning Signs Your Wife is Not Feeling LovedToday, John and Sam are excited to announce a new host to our show, Devin Schadt. He will be joining us weekly to answer the tough questions that men face and add to the depth of knowledge and discussion. This week we talk about warning signs that your wife is not feeling loved. We open up about what we have each learned about truly loving our wives and the many ways that we have failed. We then go into the importance of this topic and how by understanding the nature of women, we can be the husbands they need and the husband God is calling us to be.  Finally, each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a father about how to be present to his kids after a long and exhausting day at work. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to ⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air.  Warning Signs - https://catholicgentleman.com/2023/01/your-wife-doesnt-feel-loved-8-warning-signs Watch all 1h 40mins of episode 130 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 FREE HANDMADE ROSARY THIS MONTH ONLY (This in addition to the book, leather keychain, and incredible content) Catholic Gentleman+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John and Sam are excited to announce a new host to our show, Devin Schadt. He will be joining us weekly to answer the tough questions that men face and add to the depth of knowledge and discussion. This week we talk about warning signs that your wife is not feeling loved. We open up about what we have each learned about truly loving our wives and the many ways that we have failed. We then go into the importance of this topic and how by understanding the nature of women, we can be the husbands they need and the husband God is calling us to be.  Finally, each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a father about how to be present to his kids after a long and exhausting day at work. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to ⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air.  Warning Signs - https://catholicgentleman.com/2023/01/your-wife-doesnt-feel-loved-8-warning-signs Watch all 1h 40mins of episode 130 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 FREE HANDMADE ROSARY THIS MONTH ONLY (This in addition to the book, leather keychain, and incredible content) Catholic Gentleman+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWarning Signs Your Wife is Not Feeling Loved0fe588fd-00de-4e8d-82ba-fcae004b9d80Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:05:00 +00003419https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoney Making Experts: This 3-Step 'Offer' Formula Makes $20k Per Month! Alex Hormozi, Codie Sanchez, Daniel PriestleyCould your first $100K be closer than you think? 3 renowned money making experts reveal the exact blueprint for turning $1,000 into $100K, building passive income, hiring A-players, and scaling fast! This Diary Of A CEO roundtable brings together contrarian investor and private equity dealmaker Codie Sanchez, entrepreneur and investor Alex Hormozi, and serial entrepreneur and business strategist Daniel Priestley.  They discuss:  The exact 3-step offer formula that can generate $20K/month How to turn any skill into a $10K/month business Why most entrepreneurs stay stuck, and how to break through The pricing secrets behind $100M+ business deals The #1 psychological trait shared by top performers in business How to double your income by hiring A-players You can follow Codie, Alex, and Daniel, here: Codie:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4om6aK6  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4fqsSwO  X - https://bit.ly/3HcQick  ‘BigDeal’ Podcast - https://bit.ly/3H018T3  You can purchase Codie’s book, ‘Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses’, here: https://amzn.to/4meknHF  Alex: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4frlQHZ  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3UjUgCS  X - https://bit.ly/4m3fe54  Alex Hormozi's newest book, ‘$100M Money Models’, launches at a live virtual event Saturday August 16th. You can register free, here: https://bit.ly/4m594BG  Daniel:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4ldmKsY  X - https://bit.ly/4lWW54O  Website - https://bit.ly/41uNUEu  You can purchase Daniel’s book, ‘Scorecard Marketing: The four-step playbook for getting better leads and bigger profits’, here: https://amzn.to/45hoRWM  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store/   SimpliSafe - https://simplisafe.com/doac to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free. KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could your first $100K be closer than you think? 3 renowned money making experts reveal the exact blueprint for turning $1,000 into $100K, building passive income, hiring A-players, and scaling fast! This Diary Of A CEO roundtable brings together contrarian investor and private equity dealmaker Codie Sanchez, entrepreneur and investor Alex Hormozi, and serial entrepreneur and business strategist Daniel Priestley.  They discuss:  The exact 3-step offer formula that can generate $20K/month How to turn any skill into a $10K/month business Why most entrepreneurs stay stuck, and how to break through The pricing secrets behind $100M+ business deals The #1 psychological trait shared by top performers in business How to double your income by hiring A-players You can follow Codie, Alex, and Daniel, here: Codie:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4om6aK6  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4fqsSwO  X - https://bit.ly/3HcQick  ‘BigDeal’ Podcast - https://bit.ly/3H018T3  You can purchase Codie’s book, ‘Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses’, here: https://amzn.to/4meknHF  Alex: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4frlQHZ  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3UjUgCS  X - https://bit.ly/4m3fe54  Alex Hormozi's newest book, ‘$100M Money Models’, launches at a live virtual event Saturday August 16th. You can register free, here: https://bit.ly/4m594BG  Daniel:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4ldmKsY  X - https://bit.ly/4lWW54O  Website - https://bit.ly/41uNUEu  You can purchase Daniel’s book, ‘Scorecard Marketing: The four-step playbook for getting better leads and bigger profits’, here: https://amzn.to/45hoRWM  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store/   SimpliSafe - https://simplisafe.com/doac to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free. KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoney Making Experts: This 3-Step 'Offer' Formula Makes $20k Per Month! Alex Hormozi, Codie Sanchez, Daniel Priestley0647ef49-9b3f-4ac2-9ff5-8f7eb0a879e9Thu, 07 Aug 2025 05:48:00 +00009217https://216.73.216.191/allTags Dad’s Routine Read: Psalm 139:1-10 Malachi waited in the hallway, tapping his foot on the floor. “Almost time…” He didn’t have to wait long. The door to his dad’s office opened, and his dad appeared with his glasses pushed up on the top of his head. “Hi, bud,” Dad said. Malachi grinned and started for the kitchen. He knew his dad would follow him. An hour later, Malachi positioned himself in the hallway again. This time his dad wouldn’t just be getting water but also a snack. He was hoping he might share. “Have you been standing out here all morning?” Dad asked as he stepped out of his office. Malachi shook his head with a grin. “What are you having today? Yogurt? A granola bar?” Dad gave him a sheepish smile. “How did you know I was feeling ready for a snack?” Malachi shrugged. Ever since his dad started working from home, he’d been paying attention and learning his routine. Malachi told his grandma about it that evening when she came to the house so his dad could go to a meeting. “I’ve memorized it all. He does everything at a certain time, even going outside to get a little fresh air.” Grandma smiled. “It shows you care a lot about him for you to memorize his routine so you can see him when he takes little breaks from his work.” Malachi nodded slowly. It did show that, didn’t it? He wanted all the time he could get with his dad. Malachi frowned. “No one cares enough to memorize my routine. I don’t think Dad even knows what time I get up.” “Your dad might not, but someone does,” Grandma said, scooping a homemade brownie onto a plate. “In Psalm 139, we read that God knows every move we make. Not only did He love us enough to send Jesus to save us from sin, but He cares about us enough to pay attention to our daily routines.” “Really?” Malachi asked. “Well, that’s cool.” Grandma nodded. “Your dad loves and cares about you too, Malachi. If you’re feeling lonely, maybe you should talk to him about spending more time together. But when your dad can’t be with you, remember that God is. He knows everything about you and cares about your life. You can always talk to Him.” –Emily Acker How about you? Do you ever feel like no one really cares about you or pays a lot of attention to the things you do? If so, talk to a trusted adult about it so they can help. But know that God cares about you. He knows every detail of your life and wants to hear about everything you’re going through. When it feels like no one cares, tell Him how you feel and trust Him to help you. Today's Key Verse: Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy. (NKJV) Psalm 33:18 Today's Key Thought: God cares about you

Read: Psalm 139:1-10 Malachi waited in the hallway, tapping his foot on the floor. “Almost time…” He didn’t have to wait long. The door to his dad’s office opened, and his dad appeared with his glasses pushed up on the top of his head. “Hi, bud,” Dad said. Malachi grinned and started for the kitchen. He knew his dad would follow him. An hour later, Malachi positioned himself in the hallway again. This time his dad wouldn’t just be getting water but also a snack. He was hoping he might share. “Have you been standing out here all morning?” Dad asked as he stepped out of his office. Malachi shook his head with a grin. “What are you having today? Yogurt? A granola bar?” Dad gave him a sheepish smile. “How did you know I was feeling ready for a snack?” Malachi shrugged. Ever since his dad started working from home, he’d been paying attention and learning his routine. Malachi told his grandma about it that evening when she came to the house so his dad could go to a meeting. “I’ve memorized it all. He does everything at a certain time, even going outside to get a little fresh air.” Grandma smiled. “It shows you care a lot about him for you to memorize his routine so you can see him when he takes little breaks from his work.” Malachi nodded slowly. It did show that, didn’t it? He wanted all the time he could get with his dad. Malachi frowned. “No one cares enough to memorize my routine. I don’t think Dad even knows what time I get up.” “Your dad might not, but someone does,” Grandma said, scooping a homemade brownie onto a plate. “In Psalm 139, we read that God knows every move we make. Not only did He love us enough to send Jesus to save us from sin, but He cares about us enough to pay attention to our daily routines.” “Really?” Malachi asked. “Well, that’s cool.” Grandma nodded. “Your dad loves and cares about you too, Malachi. If you’re feeling lonely, maybe you should talk to him about spending more time together. But when your dad can’t be with you, remember that God is. He knows everything about you and cares about your life. You can always talk to Him.” –Emily Acker How about you? Do you ever feel like no one really cares about you or pays a lot of attention to the things you do? If so, talk to a trusted adult about it so they can help. But know that God cares about you. He knows every detail of your life and wants to hear about everything you’re going through. When it feels like no one cares, tell Him how you feel and trust Him to help you. Today's Key Verse: Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy. (NKJV) Psalm 33:18 Today's Key Thought: God cares about you

Dad’s Routine 523afec6-0080-4a87-9053-3c3f4dfa114fThu, 07 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Separation from God (2025) Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 219: Separation from God (2025)eff36df7-9078-4c2b-9608-6734b677eefaThu, 07 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Marriage in God’s Plan (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section on the sacrament of holy Matrimony. We unpack two elements of the sacrament, namely marriage in the order of creation and marriage under the regime of sin. Fr. Mike emphasizes that marriage is a partnership between man and woman that is oriented towards the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1601-1608. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section on the sacrament of holy Matrimony. We unpack two elements of the sacrament, namely marriage in the order of creation and marriage under the regime of sin. Fr. Mike emphasizes that marriage is a partnership between man and woman that is oriented towards the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1601-1608. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 219: Marriage in God’s Plan (2025)c0886450-9a1f-48bf-a83d-3df3cbc6eac5Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDad’s RoutineMalachi waited in the hallway, tapping his foot on the floor. "Almost time…"He didn't have to wait long. The door to his dad's office opened, and his dad appeared with his glasses pushed up on the top of his head. "Hi, bud," Dad said.Malachi grinned and started for the kitchen. He knew his dad would follow him.An hour later, Malachi positioned himself in the hallway again. This time his dad wouldn't just be getting water but also a snack. He was hoping he might share."Have you been standing out here all morning?" Dad asked as he stepped out of his office.Malachi shook his head with a grin. "What are you having today? Yogurt? A granola bar?"Dad gave him a sheepish smile. "How did you know I was feeling ready for a snack?"Malachi shrugged. Ever since his dad started working from home, he'd been paying attention and learning his routine.Malachi told his grandma about it that evening when she came to the house so his dad could go to a meeting. "I've memorized it all. He does everything at a certain time, even going outside to get a little fresh air."Grandma smiled. "It shows you care a lot about him for you to memorize his routine so you can see him when he takes little breaks from his work."Malachi nodded slowly. It did show that, didn't it? He wanted all the time he could get with his dad.Malachi frowned. "No one cares enough to memorize my routine. I don't think Dad even knows what time I get up.""Your dad might not, but someone does," Grandma said, scooping a homemade brownie onto a plate. "In Psalm 139, we read that God knows every move we make. Not only did He love us enough to send Jesus to save us from sin, but He cares about us enough to pay attention to our daily routines.""Really?" Malachi asked. "Well, that's cool."Grandma nodded. "Your dad loves and cares about you too, Malachi. If you're feeling lonely, maybe you should talk to him about spending more time together. But when your dad can't be with you, remember that God is. He knows everything about you and cares about your life. You can always talk to Him." –Emily Acker

Malachi waited in the hallway, tapping his foot on the floor. "Almost time…"He didn't have to wait long. The door to his dad's office opened, and his dad appeared with his glasses pushed up on the top of his head. "Hi, bud," Dad said.Malachi grinned and started for the kitchen. He knew his dad would follow him.An hour later, Malachi positioned himself in the hallway again. This time his dad wouldn't just be getting water but also a snack. He was hoping he might share."Have you been standing out here all morning?" Dad asked as he stepped out of his office.Malachi shook his head with a grin. "What are you having today? Yogurt? A granola bar?"Dad gave him a sheepish smile. "How did you know I was feeling ready for a snack?"Malachi shrugged. Ever since his dad started working from home, he'd been paying attention and learning his routine.Malachi told his grandma about it that evening when she came to the house so his dad could go to a meeting. "I've memorized it all. He does everything at a certain time, even going outside to get a little fresh air."Grandma smiled. "It shows you care a lot about him for you to memorize his routine so you can see him when he takes little breaks from his work."Malachi nodded slowly. It did show that, didn't it? He wanted all the time he could get with his dad.Malachi frowned. "No one cares enough to memorize my routine. I don't think Dad even knows what time I get up.""Your dad might not, but someone does," Grandma said, scooping a homemade brownie onto a plate. "In Psalm 139, we read that God knows every move we make. Not only did He love us enough to send Jesus to save us from sin, but He cares about us enough to pay attention to our daily routines.""Really?" Malachi asked. "Well, that's cool."Grandma nodded. "Your dad loves and cares about you too, Malachi. If you're feeling lonely, maybe you should talk to him about spending more time together. But when your dad can't be with you, remember that God is. He knows everything about you and cares about your life. You can always talk to Him." –Emily Acker

Dad’s Routine791fb058-edab-414a-a78c-890dc63c0728Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Power of Holiness: St. Catherine of Siena St. Catherine of Siena has captivated the hearts and minds of Christians all over the world and is one of the most beloved saints in history. In a fascinating journey through her life, Fr. Martins shares some of the most profound lessons from her relatively short time on earth Thank you to our sponsors shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES  at checkout for 50% off. Osea of Malibu- Amazing skin care. Check them out and use our promo code EXFILES for 10% off. Go to Oseamalibu.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

St. Catherine of Siena has captivated the hearts and minds of Christians all over the world and is one of the most beloved saints in history. In a fascinating journey through her life, Fr. Martins shares some of the most profound lessons from her relatively short time on earth Thank you to our sponsors shopremi.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES  at checkout for 50% off. Osea of Malibu- Amazing skin care. Check them out and use our promo code EXFILES for 10% off. Go to Oseamalibu.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullThe Power of Holiness: St. Catherine of Siena fc35e1ae-1e81-4127-8ed5-cbebab8f8d94Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Towering Fears Read: Psalm 27:1; Isaiah 41:10, 13 “Mr. Robinson asked me to give my testimony at our youth group meeting Sunday night,” Olivia told her mother as they walked along a path in the woods. “I’m going to tell him I just can’t do it! I’m too scared!” She pointed toward a nearby hill. “There’s the old fire lookout tower, Mom. Looks like somebody’s on duty there today. Do you think they’ll let us climb it? I’ve never done that.” “Let’s check it out,” said Mom. When they walked over to the tower, Olivia hesitated. “I don’t know,” she said as she looked up at flight after flight of stairs leading to the top of the tower. “It looks scary! I don’t really like being up so high.” “I’ll be behind you to make sure you don’t fall,” Mom assured her. So after they got permission, Olivia and her mother began climbing. The higher they climbed, the scarier it seemed, but Olivia could feel her mom’s presence right behind her. And when they finally reached the top, Olivia was amazed as she looked out over the forest. Brilliant colors from the setting sun clung to clouds on the horizon. It made a spectacular canopy over the trees and hills below. “Wow, this is awesome!” said Olivia. “Was it worth being scared?” Mom asked. “It sure was,” said Olivia. “Besides, even though I was scared, I knew you were with me.” “You know,” said Mom, “if you let fear keep you from giving your testimony, you might miss something as awesome as this view.” “What do you mean?” asked Olivia. “It’s awesome to see what God does when we share how He’s working in our lives with others,” replied Mom. “But what if I get so scared I can’t even talk?” asked Olivia. “I’m not saying you’ll breeze right through it, but just like I was with you and ready to help you on these stairs, God will be with you and help you speak about Jesus and how He’s changed your life. Even if you mess up, He’ll be there to support you and use what you say to bless others.” Olivia hesitated, then nodded. “Okay,” she said. “Even though it’s scary, I’ll trust God to help me.” –Katherine R. Adams How about you? Is there something you believe God wants you to do? Someone you should reach out to or talk to about Jesus? If you feel afraid, remember that God will be with you and help you. He is working in your life so that you can point others to Jesus and help them know He loves them and gave His life to save them. Trust Him to help you serve Him and share His love with others in spite of your fear. Today's Key Verse: For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. (NLT) 2 Timothy 1:7 Today's Key Thought: Don’t be afraid to serve God

Read: Psalm 27:1; Isaiah 41:10, 13 “Mr. Robinson asked me to give my testimony at our youth group meeting Sunday night,” Olivia told her mother as they walked along a path in the woods. “I’m going to tell him I just can’t do it! I’m too scared!” She pointed toward a nearby hill. “There’s the old fire lookout tower, Mom. Looks like somebody’s on duty there today. Do you think they’ll let us climb it? I’ve never done that.” “Let’s check it out,” said Mom. When they walked over to the tower, Olivia hesitated. “I don’t know,” she said as she looked up at flight after flight of stairs leading to the top of the tower. “It looks scary! I don’t really like being up so high.” “I’ll be behind you to make sure you don’t fall,” Mom assured her. So after they got permission, Olivia and her mother began climbing. The higher they climbed, the scarier it seemed, but Olivia could feel her mom’s presence right behind her. And when they finally reached the top, Olivia was amazed as she looked out over the forest. Brilliant colors from the setting sun clung to clouds on the horizon. It made a spectacular canopy over the trees and hills below. “Wow, this is awesome!” said Olivia. “Was it worth being scared?” Mom asked. “It sure was,” said Olivia. “Besides, even though I was scared, I knew you were with me.” “You know,” said Mom, “if you let fear keep you from giving your testimony, you might miss something as awesome as this view.” “What do you mean?” asked Olivia. “It’s awesome to see what God does when we share how He’s working in our lives with others,” replied Mom. “But what if I get so scared I can’t even talk?” asked Olivia. “I’m not saying you’ll breeze right through it, but just like I was with you and ready to help you on these stairs, God will be with you and help you speak about Jesus and how He’s changed your life. Even if you mess up, He’ll be there to support you and use what you say to bless others.” Olivia hesitated, then nodded. “Okay,” she said. “Even though it’s scary, I’ll trust God to help me.” –Katherine R. Adams How about you? Is there something you believe God wants you to do? Someone you should reach out to or talk to about Jesus? If you feel afraid, remember that God will be with you and help you. He is working in your life so that you can point others to Jesus and help them know He loves them and gave His life to save them. Trust Him to help you serve Him and share His love with others in spite of your fear. Today's Key Verse: For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. (NLT) 2 Timothy 1:7 Today's Key Thought: Don’t be afraid to serve God

Towering Fears b3bc1ce1-bd5d-4846-a48a-d99c97b3396fWed, 06 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2025)cd37f490-c8ae-4e5c-b51b-97756ea1db58Wed, 06 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Summary of Holy Orders (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike reiterates that all three degrees of the sacrament are a longed for element of the “priestly people.” They are those called to go before God and before his people as a mediator. Fr. Mike also explains that for those who are not called to either “sacrament of service”, Holy Orders or Matrimony, we are all called “to be able to rejoice with those who have received gifts.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1590-1600. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike reiterates that all three degrees of the sacrament are a longed for element of the “priestly people.” They are those called to go before God and before his people as a mediator. Fr. Mike also explains that for those who are not called to either “sacrament of service”, Holy Orders or Matrimony, we are all called “to be able to rejoice with those who have received gifts.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1590-1600. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 218: Summary of Holy Orders (2025)15576504-d974-42e6-b853-04703af41ad9Wed, 06 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTowering Fears"Mr. Robinson asked me to give my testimony at our youth group meeting Sunday night," Olivia told her mother as they walked along a path in the woods. "I'm going to tell him I just can't do it! I'm too scared!" She pointed toward a nearby hill. "There's the old fire lookout tower, Mom. Looks like somebody's on duty there today. Do you think they'll let us climb it? I've never done that.""Let's check it out," said Mom. When they walked over to the tower, Olivia hesitated. "I don't know," she said as she looked up at flight after flight of stairs leading to the top of the tower. "It looks scary! I don't really like being up so high.""I'll be behind you to make sure you don't fall," Mom assured her. So after they got permission, Olivia and her mother began climbing.The higher they climbed, the scarier it seemed, but Olivia could feel her mom's presence right behind her. And when they finally reached the top, Olivia was amazed as she looked out over the forest. Brilliant colors from the setting sun clung to clouds on the horizon. It made a spectacular canopy over the trees and hills below. "Wow, this is awesome!" said Olivia."Was it worth being scared?" Mom asked."It sure was," said Olivia. "Besides, even though I was scared, I knew you were with me.""You know," said Mom, "if you let fear keep you from giving your testimony, you might miss something as awesome as this view.""What do you mean?" asked Olivia."It's awesome to see what God does when we share how He's working in our lives with others," replied Mom."But what if I get so scared I can't even talk?" asked Olivia. "I'm not saying you'll breeze right through it, but just like I was with you and ready to help you on these stairs, God will be with you and help you speak about Jesus and how He's changed your life. Even if you mess up, He'll be there to support you and use what you say to bless others."Olivia hesitated, then nodded. "Okay," she said. "Even though it's scary, I'll trust God to help me." –Katherine R. Adams

"Mr. Robinson asked me to give my testimony at our youth group meeting Sunday night," Olivia told her mother as they walked along a path in the woods. "I'm going to tell him I just can't do it! I'm too scared!" She pointed toward a nearby hill. "There's the old fire lookout tower, Mom. Looks like somebody's on duty there today. Do you think they'll let us climb it? I've never done that.""Let's check it out," said Mom. When they walked over to the tower, Olivia hesitated. "I don't know," she said as she looked up at flight after flight of stairs leading to the top of the tower. "It looks scary! I don't really like being up so high.""I'll be behind you to make sure you don't fall," Mom assured her. So after they got permission, Olivia and her mother began climbing.The higher they climbed, the scarier it seemed, but Olivia could feel her mom's presence right behind her. And when they finally reached the top, Olivia was amazed as she looked out over the forest. Brilliant colors from the setting sun clung to clouds on the horizon. It made a spectacular canopy over the trees and hills below. "Wow, this is awesome!" said Olivia."Was it worth being scared?" Mom asked."It sure was," said Olivia. "Besides, even though I was scared, I knew you were with me.""You know," said Mom, "if you let fear keep you from giving your testimony, you might miss something as awesome as this view.""What do you mean?" asked Olivia."It's awesome to see what God does when we share how He's working in our lives with others," replied Mom."But what if I get so scared I can't even talk?" asked Olivia. "I'm not saying you'll breeze right through it, but just like I was with you and ready to help you on these stairs, God will be with you and help you speak about Jesus and how He's changed your life. Even if you mess up, He'll be there to support you and use what you say to bless others."Olivia hesitated, then nodded. "Okay," she said. "Even though it's scary, I'll trust God to help me." –Katherine R. Adams

Towering Fearsb6749589-061a-4acd-8762-47c554075196Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Storms of Life Read: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Javier looked out the window. Rain rattled on the roof, and thunder jolted his eardrums. “Why is it so loud, Mom?” he asked. “The storm is getting closer,” replied Mom. “The reporter on TV said the basement is the safest place in storms like this, so let’s go.” Mom handed Javier a jug of water and a couple of flashlights. “You can carry these,” she said. “I’ll grab some snacks and our emergency pack.” They hurried down the stairs and huddled in a corner of the basement as the wind shook the house. “The wind is so strong,” said Javier nervously. “Yes,” said Mom, “but we’re sheltered from it. And we have snacks and lights and other supplies to keep us comfortable.” She handed him a granola bar. “Thanks—peanut butter’s my favorite!” Javier bit into the bar and chewed thoughtfully. “It’s good to be prepared for storms like this, isn’t it?” “Yes, it is,” said Mom. “Did you know God wants us to also prepare for storms that may come along in life?” “So we’ll be ready for whatever happens to us?” asked Javier. “Exactly. Can you think of ways we can be ready for whatever happens in our lives here on earth?” “Well, we believed what the weather reporter said and came to the basement, and we also need to believe what God says and trust Jesus to save us from sin,” said Javier. “Good,” said Mom. “That’s most important. What else?” "We brought lights,” said Javier. “And the Bible is called a light, isn’t it?” “Yes,” said Mom. “It shows us our need for Jesus and the sacrifice He made to save us, and it shines on our lives so we can follow the path God wants for us as His children. Any more ideas?” “Uh…we brought food and water,” said Javier. “Is that like the Bible too?” Mom nodded. “As we get to know Jesus through what He says in the Bible, He will nourish us spiritually and remind us to trust Him for strength when life brings hard times.” Javier sat up straight. “Hey, Mom, it’s not blowing so hard anymore! Shouldn’t we pray and thank God for protecting us?” “You bet!” said Mom, and together they bowed their heads. –Jaclyn S. Miller How about you? Are you prepared for life’s storms? Everyone experiences hard times in their lives, but you can be ready for them before they come. Do you trust in Jesus? That’s most important. Jesus promises to always be with those who trust in Him and give us strength in tough times. Talk to Him and let Him encourage you and guide you through the light of His Word. When you face hard times, trust Him to help you weather the storm. Today's Key Verse: Using the Scriptures, those who serve God will be prepared and will have everything they need to do every good work. (ERV) 2 Timothy 3:17 Today's Key Thought: Prepare for life’s storms

Read: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Javier looked out the window. Rain rattled on the roof, and thunder jolted his eardrums. “Why is it so loud, Mom?” he asked. “The storm is getting closer,” replied Mom. “The reporter on TV said the basement is the safest place in storms like this, so let’s go.” Mom handed Javier a jug of water and a couple of flashlights. “You can carry these,” she said. “I’ll grab some snacks and our emergency pack.” They hurried down the stairs and huddled in a corner of the basement as the wind shook the house. “The wind is so strong,” said Javier nervously. “Yes,” said Mom, “but we’re sheltered from it. And we have snacks and lights and other supplies to keep us comfortable.” She handed him a granola bar. “Thanks—peanut butter’s my favorite!” Javier bit into the bar and chewed thoughtfully. “It’s good to be prepared for storms like this, isn’t it?” “Yes, it is,” said Mom. “Did you know God wants us to also prepare for storms that may come along in life?” “So we’ll be ready for whatever happens to us?” asked Javier. “Exactly. Can you think of ways we can be ready for whatever happens in our lives here on earth?” “Well, we believed what the weather reporter said and came to the basement, and we also need to believe what God says and trust Jesus to save us from sin,” said Javier. “Good,” said Mom. “That’s most important. What else?” "We brought lights,” said Javier. “And the Bible is called a light, isn’t it?” “Yes,” said Mom. “It shows us our need for Jesus and the sacrifice He made to save us, and it shines on our lives so we can follow the path God wants for us as His children. Any more ideas?” “Uh…we brought food and water,” said Javier. “Is that like the Bible too?” Mom nodded. “As we get to know Jesus through what He says in the Bible, He will nourish us spiritually and remind us to trust Him for strength when life brings hard times.” Javier sat up straight. “Hey, Mom, it’s not blowing so hard anymore! Shouldn’t we pray and thank God for protecting us?” “You bet!” said Mom, and together they bowed their heads. –Jaclyn S. Miller How about you? Are you prepared for life’s storms? Everyone experiences hard times in their lives, but you can be ready for them before they come. Do you trust in Jesus? That’s most important. Jesus promises to always be with those who trust in Him and give us strength in tough times. Talk to Him and let Him encourage you and guide you through the light of His Word. When you face hard times, trust Him to help you weather the storm. Today's Key Verse: Using the Scriptures, those who serve God will be prepared and will have everything they need to do every good work. (ERV) 2 Timothy 3:17 Today's Key Thought: Prepare for life’s storms

Storms of Life 64b46c54-0acd-48dc-8b71-0f789c3f56e1Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2025)a46a68dc-b734-4ec4-98c6-ae71943ea650Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Effects of Holy Orders (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the effects of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that once a man is ordained a priest, he is always a priest because he receives an indelible spiritual mark. He also emphasizes that Holy Orders is a sacrament of service. The effects of the sacrament configure him in such a way that he is best able to serve the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1581-1589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the effects of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that once a man is ordained a priest, he is always a priest because he receives an indelible spiritual mark. He also emphasizes that Holy Orders is a sacrament of service. The effects of the sacrament configure him in such a way that he is best able to serve the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1581-1589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 217: The Effects of Holy Orders (2025)38628d1a-bddf-4429-b90d-1c71c6c77690Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLust & Deception | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   This week we dive into the story of a man who had God’s favor but chose to follow his own desires instead of God’s direction. Compromise, pride, and distraction can pull us away from purpose, even when we’re called and anointed. Proof that even the strongest fall when they forget who their strength comes from.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   Thrive Market Wholesome groceries, clean beauty, and sustainable household products delivered to your door. Get up to 25% off select items, plus new members get 30% off their first order and a free gift at ThriveMarket.com/GGB (http://ThriveMarket.com/GGB)   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at NOCD.com (https://nocd.com/)   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   This week we dive into the story of a man who had God’s favor but chose to follow his own desires instead of God’s direction. Compromise, pride, and distraction can pull us away from purpose, even when we’re called and anointed. Proof that even the strongest fall when they forget who their strength comes from.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB   Thrive Market Wholesome groceries, clean beauty, and sustainable household products delivered to your door. Get up to 25% off select items, plus new members get 30% off their first order and a free gift at ThriveMarket.com/GGB (http://ThriveMarket.com/GGB)   NOCD Personalized, evidence-based therapy for OCD from licensed professionals. Schedule a free 15-minute call with their team at NOCD.com (https://nocd.com/)   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullLust & Deception | Girls Gone Bible6600b505-eb93-4b38-95a1-1552d40d2ffdTue, 05 Aug 2025 00:11:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStorms of LifeJavier looked out the window. Rain rattled on the roof, and thunder jolted his eardrums. "Why is it so loud, Mom?" he asked."The storm is getting closer," replied Mom. "The reporter on TV said the basement is the safest place in storms like this, so let's go." Mom handed Javier a jug of water and a couple of flashlights. "You can carry these," she said. "I'll grab some snacks and our emergency pack."They hurried down the stairs and huddled in a corner of the basement as the wind shook the house. "The wind is so strong," said Javier nervously."Yes," said Mom, "but we're sheltered from it. And we have snacks and lights and other supplies to keep us comfortable." She handed him a granola bar."Thanks--peanut butter's my favorite!" Javier bit into the bar and chewed thoughtfully. "It's good to be prepared for storms like this, isn't it?" "Yes, it is," said Mom. "Did you know God wants us to also prepare for storms that may come along in life?""So we'll be ready for whatever happens to us?" asked Javier."Exactly. Can you think of ways we can be ready for whatever happens in our lives here on earth?""Well, we believed what the weather reporter said and came to the basement, and we also need to believe what God says and trust Jesus to save us from sin," said Javier."Good," said Mom. "That's most important. What else?""We brought lights," said Javier. "And the Bible is called a light, isn't it?""Yes," said Mom. "It shows us our need for Jesus and the sacrifice He made to save us, and it shines on our lives so we can follow the path God wants for us as His children. Any more ideas?""Uh…we brought food and water," said Javier. "Is that like the Bible too?"Mom nodded. "As we get to know Jesus through what He says in the Bible, He will nourish us spiritually and remind us to trust Him for strength when life brings hard times."Javier sat up straight. "Hey, Mom, it's not blowing so hard anymore! Shouldn't we pray and thank God for protecting us?""You bet!" said Mom, and together they bowed their heads. –Jaclyn S. Miller

Javier looked out the window. Rain rattled on the roof, and thunder jolted his eardrums. "Why is it so loud, Mom?" he asked."The storm is getting closer," replied Mom. "The reporter on TV said the basement is the safest place in storms like this, so let's go." Mom handed Javier a jug of water and a couple of flashlights. "You can carry these," she said. "I'll grab some snacks and our emergency pack."They hurried down the stairs and huddled in a corner of the basement as the wind shook the house. "The wind is so strong," said Javier nervously."Yes," said Mom, "but we're sheltered from it. And we have snacks and lights and other supplies to keep us comfortable." She handed him a granola bar."Thanks--peanut butter's my favorite!" Javier bit into the bar and chewed thoughtfully. "It's good to be prepared for storms like this, isn't it?" "Yes, it is," said Mom. "Did you know God wants us to also prepare for storms that may come along in life?""So we'll be ready for whatever happens to us?" asked Javier."Exactly. Can you think of ways we can be ready for whatever happens in our lives here on earth?""Well, we believed what the weather reporter said and came to the basement, and we also need to believe what God says and trust Jesus to save us from sin," said Javier."Good," said Mom. "That's most important. What else?""We brought lights," said Javier. "And the Bible is called a light, isn't it?""Yes," said Mom. "It shows us our need for Jesus and the sacrifice He made to save us, and it shines on our lives so we can follow the path God wants for us as His children. Any more ideas?""Uh…we brought food and water," said Javier. "Is that like the Bible too?"Mom nodded. "As we get to know Jesus through what He says in the Bible, He will nourish us spiritually and remind us to trust Him for strength when life brings hard times."Javier sat up straight. "Hey, Mom, it's not blowing so hard anymore! Shouldn't we pray and thank God for protecting us?""You bet!" said Mom, and together they bowed their heads. –Jaclyn S. Miller

Storms of Life06fc6641-f1c1-452c-8a8f-8d27292fb4faTue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags255 - Children Discipline BasicsOne topic almost sure to provoke disagreement, if not offense, is how to discipline children. Many people I deeply respect are hesitant to speak publicly about this divisive issue. With that caution in mind, I recorded this episode. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men for a discussion about children's discipline. I try to start with some basics that most people should agree with and slowly build into areas that are more contentious. Hopefully, this episode will provide a starting point for a healthy and constructive conversation with your spouse. Remember to always hold such a conversation with charity! Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

One topic almost sure to provoke disagreement, if not offense, is how to discipline children. Many people I deeply respect are hesitant to speak publicly about this divisive issue. With that caution in mind, I recorded this episode. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men for a discussion about children's discipline. I try to start with some basics that most people should agree with and slowly build into areas that are more contentious. Hopefully, this episode will provide a starting point for a healthy and constructive conversation with your spouse. Remember to always hold such a conversation with charity! Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full255 - Children Discipline Basicsa2d71339-1f8e-4924-93d4-a4461772f340Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:04:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEx-Google Exec (Mo Gawdat) on AI: The Next 15 Years Will Be Hell And Only These 5 Jobs Will Remain!Mo Gawdat sounded the alarm on AI, and now he’s back with an even bigger warning: AI will cause global collapse, destroy jobs, and launch us into a 15-year dystopia that will change everything. Mo Gawdat is back!  Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer at Google X and one of the world’s leading voices on AI, happiness, and the future of humanity. In 2017, he launched ‘One Billion Happy’, a global campaign to teach 1 billion people how to become happier using science and emotional tools. He is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Scary Smart, Solve for Happy’.  He explains:  Why we need to start preparing today for AI  How all jobs will be gone by 2037  Why we must replace world leaders with AI How AI will destroy capitalism The one belief system that could save humanity from dystopia 00:00 Intro   02:28 Where Is AI Heading?   05:14 What Will the Dystopia Look Like?   11:24 Our Freedom Will Be Restricted   19:29 Job Displacement Due to AI   28:25 The AI Monopoly and Self-Evolving Systems   35:23 Sam Altman's OpenAI Letter   39:47 Do AI Companies Have Society's Interest at Heart?   53:21 Will New Jobs Be Created?   01:01:41 What Do We Do in This New World?   01:03:25 Ads   01:04:30 Will We Prefer AI Over Humans in Certain Jobs?   01:08:23 From Augmented Intelligence to AI Replacement   01:17:46 A Society Where No One Works?   01:26:48 If Jobs No Longer Exist, What Will We Do?   01:36:47 Ads   01:38:50 The Abundance Utopia   01:41:02 AI Ruling the World   01:54:36 Everything Will Be Free   01:57:30 Do We Live in a Virtual Headset?   02:14:13 We Need Rules Around AI   02:25:15 I Follow the Fruit Salad Religion   Follow Mo: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4l8WAHI  X - https://bit.ly/4lSZf9F  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4fhBzcL  Website - https://bit.ly/3IWN1hI  Substack - https://bit.ly/4oiw1Td  Emma Love Matchmaking - https://bit.ly/4ogku75  You can purchase Mo’s book, ‘Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World’, here: https://amzn.to/4mkP1i2  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Replit - http://replit.com with code STEVEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mo Gawdat sounded the alarm on AI, and now he’s back with an even bigger warning: AI will cause global collapse, destroy jobs, and launch us into a 15-year dystopia that will change everything. Mo Gawdat is back!  Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer at Google X and one of the world’s leading voices on AI, happiness, and the future of humanity. In 2017, he launched ‘One Billion Happy’, a global campaign to teach 1 billion people how to become happier using science and emotional tools. He is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Scary Smart, Solve for Happy’.  He explains:  Why we need to start preparing today for AI  How all jobs will be gone by 2037  Why we must replace world leaders with AI How AI will destroy capitalism The one belief system that could save humanity from dystopia 00:00 Intro   02:28 Where Is AI Heading?   05:14 What Will the Dystopia Look Like?   11:24 Our Freedom Will Be Restricted   19:29 Job Displacement Due to AI   28:25 The AI Monopoly and Self-Evolving Systems   35:23 Sam Altman's OpenAI Letter   39:47 Do AI Companies Have Society's Interest at Heart?   53:21 Will New Jobs Be Created?   01:01:41 What Do We Do in This New World?   01:03:25 Ads   01:04:30 Will We Prefer AI Over Humans in Certain Jobs?   01:08:23 From Augmented Intelligence to AI Replacement   01:17:46 A Society Where No One Works?   01:26:48 If Jobs No Longer Exist, What Will We Do?   01:36:47 Ads   01:38:50 The Abundance Utopia   01:41:02 AI Ruling the World   01:54:36 Everything Will Be Free   01:57:30 Do We Live in a Virtual Headset?   02:14:13 We Need Rules Around AI   02:25:15 I Follow the Fruit Salad Religion   Follow Mo: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4l8WAHI  X - https://bit.ly/4lSZf9F  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4fhBzcL  Website - https://bit.ly/3IWN1hI  Substack - https://bit.ly/4oiw1Td  Emma Love Matchmaking - https://bit.ly/4ogku75  You can purchase Mo’s book, ‘Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World’, here: https://amzn.to/4mkP1i2  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Replit - http://replit.com with code STEVEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullEx-Google Exec (Mo Gawdat) on AI: The Next 15 Years Will Be Hell And Only These 5 Jobs Will Remain!b223533b-3637-4349-8ff2-567d7ffc5ba4Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +00009338https://216.73.216.191/allTags Middle School Blues Read: Matthew 6:25-32 "It’s hard to believe you’re already old enough to be in middle school this year, Mateo,” Mom said as they drove home after shopping for school clothes. “Don’t remind me,” Mateo said miserably. “I wish I could stay at my old school forever.” “Why?” asked Mom. “Last year there weren’t any older kids to pick on us,” replied Mateo. “I liked being one of the oldest kids in the school.” “Sounds like you have the middle school blues before you even get there,” said Mom. “Well, this year my class will be the youngest, so we’ll have to deal with all the older kids,” said Mateo. Mom pointed to a little girl on a tricycle crossing the street with her mother. “Remember your tricycle?” she asked. “Why don’t you ride it anymore?” “Ride my tricycle?” asked Mateo in surprise. “That would look weird!” He grinned at the thought. “I’m too big to ride that thing now.” “Remember how you prayed every night for weeks that you could take the training wheels off your first two-wheel bike?” Mom asked as the traffic light turned green and they went through the busy intersection. Mateo laughed. “I remember that. I didn’t want to be a baby forever.” “It seems like you do now,” said Mom. “At least when it comes to school.” Mateo frowned. “School is different.” “Somewhat different,” Mom said as they turned into their driveway. “But in a way, going from your tricycle to a bike with training wheels to a bike without them is a lot like going from elementary to middle school to high school.” Mateo sighed. “I guess.” “And whenever you fell off your tricycle or bike, Dad and I were there to help,” Mom reminded him. “We’re still here to help you—we’ll support you and pray for you every day. And you should pray too! Give your worries to Jesus, and trust Him to help you deal with new situations. Even though middle school seems scary, He promises to be with you and use this new phase of your life to help you grow in your relationship with Him. Trust Him to help you one day at a time, and enjoy today!” –Ruth McQuilkin How about you? Do you worry about going to a new school or moving to a new place? Do you wonder how things will turn out even further down the road—like finding a job or getting married? It’s good to pray about future events in your life, but don’t worry about them. Trust Jesus to guide you through the years ahead and help you through whatever changes you face. Then enjoy life with Him today! Today's Key Verse: Do not worry about tomorrow. (NKJV) Matthew 6:34 Today's Key Thought: Give worries to Jesus and enjoy today

Read: Matthew 6:25-32 "It’s hard to believe you’re already old enough to be in middle school this year, Mateo,” Mom said as they drove home after shopping for school clothes. “Don’t remind me,” Mateo said miserably. “I wish I could stay at my old school forever.” “Why?” asked Mom. “Last year there weren’t any older kids to pick on us,” replied Mateo. “I liked being one of the oldest kids in the school.” “Sounds like you have the middle school blues before you even get there,” said Mom. “Well, this year my class will be the youngest, so we’ll have to deal with all the older kids,” said Mateo. Mom pointed to a little girl on a tricycle crossing the street with her mother. “Remember your tricycle?” she asked. “Why don’t you ride it anymore?” “Ride my tricycle?” asked Mateo in surprise. “That would look weird!” He grinned at the thought. “I’m too big to ride that thing now.” “Remember how you prayed every night for weeks that you could take the training wheels off your first two-wheel bike?” Mom asked as the traffic light turned green and they went through the busy intersection. Mateo laughed. “I remember that. I didn’t want to be a baby forever.” “It seems like you do now,” said Mom. “At least when it comes to school.” Mateo frowned. “School is different.” “Somewhat different,” Mom said as they turned into their driveway. “But in a way, going from your tricycle to a bike with training wheels to a bike without them is a lot like going from elementary to middle school to high school.” Mateo sighed. “I guess.” “And whenever you fell off your tricycle or bike, Dad and I were there to help,” Mom reminded him. “We’re still here to help you—we’ll support you and pray for you every day. And you should pray too! Give your worries to Jesus, and trust Him to help you deal with new situations. Even though middle school seems scary, He promises to be with you and use this new phase of your life to help you grow in your relationship with Him. Trust Him to help you one day at a time, and enjoy today!” –Ruth McQuilkin How about you? Do you worry about going to a new school or moving to a new place? Do you wonder how things will turn out even further down the road—like finding a job or getting married? It’s good to pray about future events in your life, but don’t worry about them. Trust Jesus to guide you through the years ahead and help you through whatever changes you face. Then enjoy life with Him today! Today's Key Verse: Do not worry about tomorrow. (NKJV) Matthew 6:34 Today's Key Thought: Give worries to Jesus and enjoy today

Middle School Blues 644eb2fd-142f-46f6-83f6-1deeddad52a7Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2025) Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2025)b548297b-4d71-4463-a873-199e68c957c3Mon, 04 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: Who Receives Holy Orders (2025) We continue our examination of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Specifically, we explore exactly who can receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that only a baptized man can receive the “sacred ordination”. He then unpacks exactly why the ordination of women is not possible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1577-1580. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Specifically, we explore exactly who can receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that only a baptized man can receive the “sacred ordination”. He then unpacks exactly why the ordination of women is not possible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1577-1580. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 216: Who Receives Holy Orders (2025)399c1d13-3b90-4bcb-8b2b-2dc13c5de1d2Mon, 04 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMiddle School Blues"It's hard to believe you're already old enough to be in middle school this year, Mateo," Mom said as they drove home after shopping for school clothes."Don't remind me," Mateo said miserably. "I wish I could stay at my old school forever.""Why?" asked Mom."Last year there weren't any older kids to pick on us," replied Mateo. "I liked being one of the oldest kids in the school.""Sounds like you have the middle school blues before you even get there," said Mom."Well, this year my class will be the youngest, so we'll have to deal with all the older kids," said Mateo.Mom pointed to a little girl on a tricycle crossing the street with her mother. "Remember your tricycle?" she asked. "Why don't you ride it anymore?""Ride my tricycle?" asked Mateo in surprise. "That would look weird!" He grinned at the thought. "I'm too big to ride that thing now.""Remember how you prayed every night for weeks that you could take the training wheels off your first two-wheel bike?" Mom asked as the traffic light turned green and they went through the busy intersection. Mateo laughed. "I remember that. I didn't want to be a baby forever.""It seems like you do now," said Mom. "At least when it comes to school."Mateo frowned. "School is different.""Somewhat different," Mom said as they turned into their driveway. "But in a way, going from your tricycle to a bike with training wheels to a bike without them is a lot like going from elementary to middle school to high school." Mateo sighed. "I guess.""And whenever you fell off your tricycle or bike, Dad and I were there to help," Mom reminded him. "We're still here to help you--we'll support you and pray for you every day. And you should pray too! Give your worries to Jesus, and trust Him to help you deal with new situations. Even though middle school seems scary, He promises to be with you and use this new phase of your life to help you grow in your relationship with Him. Trust Him to help you one day at a time, and enjoy today!" –Ruth McQuilkin

"It's hard to believe you're already old enough to be in middle school this year, Mateo," Mom said as they drove home after shopping for school clothes."Don't remind me," Mateo said miserably. "I wish I could stay at my old school forever.""Why?" asked Mom."Last year there weren't any older kids to pick on us," replied Mateo. "I liked being one of the oldest kids in the school.""Sounds like you have the middle school blues before you even get there," said Mom."Well, this year my class will be the youngest, so we'll have to deal with all the older kids," said Mateo.Mom pointed to a little girl on a tricycle crossing the street with her mother. "Remember your tricycle?" she asked. "Why don't you ride it anymore?""Ride my tricycle?" asked Mateo in surprise. "That would look weird!" He grinned at the thought. "I'm too big to ride that thing now.""Remember how you prayed every night for weeks that you could take the training wheels off your first two-wheel bike?" Mom asked as the traffic light turned green and they went through the busy intersection. Mateo laughed. "I remember that. I didn't want to be a baby forever.""It seems like you do now," said Mom. "At least when it comes to school."Mateo frowned. "School is different.""Somewhat different," Mom said as they turned into their driveway. "But in a way, going from your tricycle to a bike with training wheels to a bike without them is a lot like going from elementary to middle school to high school." Mateo sighed. "I guess.""And whenever you fell off your tricycle or bike, Dad and I were there to help," Mom reminded him. "We're still here to help you--we'll support you and pray for you every day. And you should pray too! Give your worries to Jesus, and trust Him to help you deal with new situations. Even though middle school seems scary, He promises to be with you and use this new phase of your life to help you grow in your relationship with Him. Trust Him to help you one day at a time, and enjoy today!" –Ruth McQuilkin

Middle School Bluese8740c1e-9a3b-42e1-937c-97f2a61199f7Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Becoming Friends Read: Proverbs 18:24; Philippians 2:3-8 Luke sat in the pew and stared off into space as his parents talked to some friends nearby. His stomach growled loudly, and he hoped his family would leave soon. “What are you doing sitting here by yourself?” Luke looked up as Mr. Bryant sat down in the pew in front of him. “Nothing,” Luke said with a smile. He liked talking to Mr. Bryant. “Why don’t you go talk to someone?” Mr. Bryant asked. Luke shrugged. “I don’t have any friends here,” he said. “What do you mean you don’t have friends?” Mr. Bryant looked around the church. “I bet the kids over there are your age.” He pointed to someone up front. “And I know he’s your age!” Luke looked and saw that Mr. Bryant was pointing to his grandson standing by the piano. “It’s just—it’s hard to know what to say to other kids,” he told Mr. Bryant. “I don’t mind being by myself.” Mr. Bryant cleared his throat. “Remember when you first started coming to church here with your family? I totally ignored you, and that’s how we became friends, right?” Luke laughed. “No! You were one of the first people to say hello, and we talk all the time now.” Mr. Bryant nodded and leaned his arm on top of the pew. “Listen, Luke. You want friends, don’t you?” Luke nodded. “Well,” Mr. Bryant said, “to have friends, you have to be friendly and take an interest in others. You have to go right up and introduce yourself, like I did when I first met you.” “But it’s hard,” Luke said. “So’s math,” said Mr. Bryant with a grin. “But you don’t have to do it on your own. Jesus is the greatest Friend there is—He became one of us and died to save us so we could be His friends forever! With His help, I think you’ll make one of those friends the Bible talks about—one that sticks closer than a brother.” Luke thought about that and smiled. “I guess that’d be cool.” Mr. Bryant leaned over and gave Luke a friendly slap on the shoulder. “Now you’re talking.” He looked at his watch and got up. “See you later, Luke.” He jerked his thumb toward his grandson. “Now go say hello.” –Katlyn Traxler How about you? Do you need a friend? Trying to make friends can be scary, but it gets easier the more you practice. Trust Jesus to help you be the kind of friend He is—one who cares about others and takes an interest in their lives. Ask Him to give you the courage to reach out to those around you and be friendly. Just saying hello to someone new could be the beginning of a lifelong friendship. Today's Key Verse: A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (NKJV) Proverbs 18:24 Today's Key Thought: Be a friend

Read: Proverbs 18:24; Philippians 2:3-8 Luke sat in the pew and stared off into space as his parents talked to some friends nearby. His stomach growled loudly, and he hoped his family would leave soon. “What are you doing sitting here by yourself?” Luke looked up as Mr. Bryant sat down in the pew in front of him. “Nothing,” Luke said with a smile. He liked talking to Mr. Bryant. “Why don’t you go talk to someone?” Mr. Bryant asked. Luke shrugged. “I don’t have any friends here,” he said. “What do you mean you don’t have friends?” Mr. Bryant looked around the church. “I bet the kids over there are your age.” He pointed to someone up front. “And I know he’s your age!” Luke looked and saw that Mr. Bryant was pointing to his grandson standing by the piano. “It’s just—it’s hard to know what to say to other kids,” he told Mr. Bryant. “I don’t mind being by myself.” Mr. Bryant cleared his throat. “Remember when you first started coming to church here with your family? I totally ignored you, and that’s how we became friends, right?” Luke laughed. “No! You were one of the first people to say hello, and we talk all the time now.” Mr. Bryant nodded and leaned his arm on top of the pew. “Listen, Luke. You want friends, don’t you?” Luke nodded. “Well,” Mr. Bryant said, “to have friends, you have to be friendly and take an interest in others. You have to go right up and introduce yourself, like I did when I first met you.” “But it’s hard,” Luke said. “So’s math,” said Mr. Bryant with a grin. “But you don’t have to do it on your own. Jesus is the greatest Friend there is—He became one of us and died to save us so we could be His friends forever! With His help, I think you’ll make one of those friends the Bible talks about—one that sticks closer than a brother.” Luke thought about that and smiled. “I guess that’d be cool.” Mr. Bryant leaned over and gave Luke a friendly slap on the shoulder. “Now you’re talking.” He looked at his watch and got up. “See you later, Luke.” He jerked his thumb toward his grandson. “Now go say hello.” –Katlyn Traxler How about you? Do you need a friend? Trying to make friends can be scary, but it gets easier the more you practice. Trust Jesus to help you be the kind of friend He is—one who cares about others and takes an interest in their lives. Ask Him to give you the courage to reach out to those around you and be friendly. Just saying hello to someone new could be the beginning of a lifelong friendship. Today's Key Verse: A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (NKJV) Proverbs 18:24 Today's Key Thought: Be a friend

Becoming Friends 82e45741-26d2-4f79-82f1-8710df6d3e48Sun, 03 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: False Prophets (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 215: False Prophets (2025)956c0e41-b4da-4ec1-b7c3-28262b64f27fSun, 03 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: Deacons and the Diaconate (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the ordination of deacons and the diaconate. Fr. Mike unpacks each of the essential elements of the rite of the ordination of deacons as well as each of the tasks of the deacon. He emphasizes that only a validly ordained bishop can validly confer the sacrament of Holy Orders. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1569-1576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the ordination of deacons and the diaconate. Fr. Mike unpacks each of the essential elements of the rite of the ordination of deacons as well as each of the tasks of the deacon. He emphasizes that only a validly ordained bishop can validly confer the sacrament of Holy Orders. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1569-1576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 215: Deacons and the Diaconate (2025)6ab18731-bbd1-4db8-a9f4-0eb67394d775Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBecoming FriendsLuke sat in the pew and stared off into space as his parents talked to some friends nearby. His stomach growled loudly, and he hoped his family would leave soon."What are you doing sitting here by yourself?"Luke looked up as Mr. Bryant sat down in the pew in front of him. "Nothing," Luke said with a smile. He liked talking to Mr. Bryant."Why don't you go talk to someone?" Mr. Bryant asked.Luke shrugged. "I don't have any friends here," he said."What do you mean you don't have friends?" Mr. Bryant looked around the church. "I bet the kids over there are your age." He pointed to someone up front. "And I know he's your age!"Luke looked and saw that Mr. Bryant was pointing to his grandson standing by the piano. "It's just--it's hard to know what to say to other kids," he told Mr. Bryant. "I don't mind being by myself."Mr. Bryant cleared his throat. "Remember when you first started coming to church here with your family? I totally ignored you, and that's how we became friends, right?"Luke laughed. "No! You were one of the first people to say hello, and we talk all the time now."Mr. Bryant nodded and leaned his arm on top of the pew. "Listen, Luke. You want friends, don't you?" Luke nodded. "Well," Mr. Bryant said, "to have friends, you have to be friendly and take an interest in others. You have to go right up and introduce yourself, like I did when I first met you.""But it's hard," Luke said."So's math," said Mr. Bryant with a grin. "But you don't have to do it on your own. Jesus is the greatest Friend there is--He became one of us and died to save us so we could be His friends forever! With His help, I think you'll make one of those friends the Bible talks about--one that sticks closer than a brother."Luke thought about that and smiled. "I guess that'd be cool."Mr. Bryant leaned over and gave Luke a friendly slap on the shoulder. "Now you're talking." He looked at his watch and got up. "See you later, Luke." He jerked his thumb toward his grandson. "Now go say hello." –Katlyn Traxler

Luke sat in the pew and stared off into space as his parents talked to some friends nearby. His stomach growled loudly, and he hoped his family would leave soon."What are you doing sitting here by yourself?"Luke looked up as Mr. Bryant sat down in the pew in front of him. "Nothing," Luke said with a smile. He liked talking to Mr. Bryant."Why don't you go talk to someone?" Mr. Bryant asked.Luke shrugged. "I don't have any friends here," he said."What do you mean you don't have friends?" Mr. Bryant looked around the church. "I bet the kids over there are your age." He pointed to someone up front. "And I know he's your age!"Luke looked and saw that Mr. Bryant was pointing to his grandson standing by the piano. "It's just--it's hard to know what to say to other kids," he told Mr. Bryant. "I don't mind being by myself."Mr. Bryant cleared his throat. "Remember when you first started coming to church here with your family? I totally ignored you, and that's how we became friends, right?"Luke laughed. "No! You were one of the first people to say hello, and we talk all the time now."Mr. Bryant nodded and leaned his arm on top of the pew. "Listen, Luke. You want friends, don't you?" Luke nodded. "Well," Mr. Bryant said, "to have friends, you have to be friendly and take an interest in others. You have to go right up and introduce yourself, like I did when I first met you.""But it's hard," Luke said."So's math," said Mr. Bryant with a grin. "But you don't have to do it on your own. Jesus is the greatest Friend there is--He became one of us and died to save us so we could be His friends forever! With His help, I think you'll make one of those friends the Bible talks about--one that sticks closer than a brother."Luke thought about that and smiled. "I guess that'd be cool."Mr. Bryant leaned over and gave Luke a friendly slap on the shoulder. "Now you're talking." He looked at his watch and got up. "See you later, Luke." He jerked his thumb toward his grandson. "Now go say hello." –Katlyn Traxler

Becoming Friendsee4039c2-f886-42e3-950d-4c6ba3dbe13aSun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/03/25 Memento Mori Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Remember you will die. Remember you have died. We are called to live a new life. But we cannot live a new life until we have allowed our old life to die. We need to remember that we will die in the future. Christians also have the chance to remember that we already have died. Mass Readings from August 3, 2025: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-14 and 17Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 Luke 12:13-21

Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Remember you will die. Remember you have died. We are called to live a new life. But we cannot live a new life until we have allowed our old life to die. We need to remember that we will die in the future. Christians also have the chance to remember that we already have died. Mass Readings from August 3, 2025: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-14 and 17Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 Luke 12:13-21

full08/03/25 Memento Moria27f61bd-ff1c-4be3-8d33-1355303724d6Sat, 02 Aug 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Waiting Read: Psalm 130:5-7 "It felt like forever before it was Daisy’s turn to ride the swinging ship. She watched the line slowly move forward each time a new group got on the ride. Finally, it was her turn! “Ready?” Dad grinned. “More than ready!” Daisy hurried to find a seat. The ride was just as fun as she expected, and she screamed each time it went down. Her stomach flip-flopped a little, but she still loved it. “Can we go again?” Daisy asked as soon as they were finished. Dad pointed toward the line. “It’s still long.” “I don’t mind,” Daisy said. Now that she knew how fun the ride was, she could wait forever. “You’re sure you wouldn’t rather ride something else?” Dad asked, pointing toward a shorter line. Daisy quickly shook her head. Dad smiled and led her to the end of the long line. “Some things are worth waiting for, huh?” “Yeah,” Daisy said. Dad put his hand on her shoulder. “As you get older, you’ll realize other things are worth waiting for too. Sometimes we have to be patient to get something good.” “Like a ride on a swinging ship?” Daisy asked. “And things even better than that,” Dad said as they slowly moved forward in line. “God has good plans for you, Daisy. He loves you so much He sent Jesus to save you from sin and give you eternal life! You can trust Him to bring good things into your life at the right time. Be patient as you wait for Him to show you what they are.” “What kind of things?” asked Daisy. “Well, for example, it took a while for me to figure out God was calling me to be a pastor. Waiting for Him to lead me where He wanted me to go wasn’t easy, but it helped me grow in my relationship with Jesus.” Dad smiled. “You can trust God to lead you in what’s best for your life too.” Daisy nodded. The line didn’t seem so bad when her dad was talking, and she knew how much fun she was going to have at the end. She was glad she could trust God to help her be patient and wait for the good things He had planned for her too. –Bethany Acker How about you? Do you ever get impatient? Think of something you know is worth waiting for—like a fun ride or cookies baking in the oven. The good things God has planned for you are worth the wait too. He loves you so much that Jesus died and rose again to save you, and He has good plans for you. Be patient as you wait for Him to show them to you. Today's Key Verse: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (NIV) Jeremiah 29:11 Today's Key Thought: Wait patiently for God’s plan

Read: Psalm 130:5-7 "It felt like forever before it was Daisy’s turn to ride the swinging ship. She watched the line slowly move forward each time a new group got on the ride. Finally, it was her turn! “Ready?” Dad grinned. “More than ready!” Daisy hurried to find a seat. The ride was just as fun as she expected, and she screamed each time it went down. Her stomach flip-flopped a little, but she still loved it. “Can we go again?” Daisy asked as soon as they were finished. Dad pointed toward the line. “It’s still long.” “I don’t mind,” Daisy said. Now that she knew how fun the ride was, she could wait forever. “You’re sure you wouldn’t rather ride something else?” Dad asked, pointing toward a shorter line. Daisy quickly shook her head. Dad smiled and led her to the end of the long line. “Some things are worth waiting for, huh?” “Yeah,” Daisy said. Dad put his hand on her shoulder. “As you get older, you’ll realize other things are worth waiting for too. Sometimes we have to be patient to get something good.” “Like a ride on a swinging ship?” Daisy asked. “And things even better than that,” Dad said as they slowly moved forward in line. “God has good plans for you, Daisy. He loves you so much He sent Jesus to save you from sin and give you eternal life! You can trust Him to bring good things into your life at the right time. Be patient as you wait for Him to show you what they are.” “What kind of things?” asked Daisy. “Well, for example, it took a while for me to figure out God was calling me to be a pastor. Waiting for Him to lead me where He wanted me to go wasn’t easy, but it helped me grow in my relationship with Jesus.” Dad smiled. “You can trust God to lead you in what’s best for your life too.” Daisy nodded. The line didn’t seem so bad when her dad was talking, and she knew how much fun she was going to have at the end. She was glad she could trust God to help her be patient and wait for the good things He had planned for her too. –Bethany Acker How about you? Do you ever get impatient? Think of something you know is worth waiting for—like a fun ride or cookies baking in the oven. The good things God has planned for you are worth the wait too. He loves you so much that Jesus died and rose again to save you, and He has good plans for you. Be patient as you wait for Him to show them to you. Today's Key Verse: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (NIV) Jeremiah 29:11 Today's Key Thought: Wait patiently for God’s plan

Waiting f2fb0d87-211a-41c2-ba2c-f40f5d837f4bSat, 02 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2025)9c5df631-ba49-44f0-bc2c-3aa7b745707bSat, 02 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: Priests and the Presbyterate (2025) The Catechism moves on from bishops—the episcopacy—to priests in the presbyterate, who share in the bishop’s ministry “in a subordinate degree”, to be “co-workers”. Fr. Mike dives deep into the service-leadership that priests are called to. “[A priest’s] whole life must be configured and must be conformed to Jesus Christ the high priest.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1562-1568. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism moves on from bishops—the episcopacy—to priests in the presbyterate, who share in the bishop’s ministry “in a subordinate degree”, to be “co-workers”. Fr. Mike dives deep into the service-leadership that priests are called to. “[A priest’s] whole life must be configured and must be conformed to Jesus Christ the high priest.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1562-1568. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 214: Priests and the Presbyterate (2025)247d39a8-3477-4489-8e1e-6c0495b95e83Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWaitingIt felt like forever before it was Daisy's turn to ride the swinging ship. She watched the line slowly move forward each time a new group got on the ride. Finally, it was her turn!"Ready?" Dad grinned."More than ready!" Daisy hurried to find a seat.The ride was just as fun as she expected, and she screamed each time it went down. Her stomach flip-flopped a little, but she still loved it."Can we go again?" Daisy asked as soon as they were finished.Dad pointed toward the line. "It's still long.""I don't mind," Daisy said. Now that she knew how fun the ride was, she could wait forever."You're sure you wouldn't rather ride something else?" Dad asked, pointing toward a shorter line. Daisy quickly shook her head. Dad smiled and led her to the end of the long line. "Some things are worth waiting for, huh?""Yeah," Daisy said.Dad put his hand on her shoulder. "As you get older, you'll realize other things are worth waiting for too. Sometimes we have to be patient to get something good.""Like a ride on a swinging ship?" Daisy asked."And things even better than that," Dad said as they slowly moved forward in line. "God has good plans for you, Daisy. He loves you so much He sent Jesus to save you from sin and give you eternal life! You can trust Him to bring good things into your life at the right time. Be patient as you wait for Him to show you what they are.""What kind of things?" asked Daisy."Well, for example, it took a while for me to figure out God was calling me to be a pastor. Waiting for Him to lead me where He wanted me to go wasn't easy, but it helped me grow in my relationship with Jesus." Dad smiled. "You can trust God to lead you in what's best for your life too."Daisy nodded. The line didn't seem so bad when her dad was talking, and she knew how much fun she was going to have at the end. She was glad she could trust God to help her be patient and wait for the good things He had planned for her too. –Bethany Acker

It felt like forever before it was Daisy's turn to ride the swinging ship. She watched the line slowly move forward each time a new group got on the ride. Finally, it was her turn!"Ready?" Dad grinned."More than ready!" Daisy hurried to find a seat.The ride was just as fun as she expected, and she screamed each time it went down. Her stomach flip-flopped a little, but she still loved it."Can we go again?" Daisy asked as soon as they were finished.Dad pointed toward the line. "It's still long.""I don't mind," Daisy said. Now that she knew how fun the ride was, she could wait forever."You're sure you wouldn't rather ride something else?" Dad asked, pointing toward a shorter line. Daisy quickly shook her head. Dad smiled and led her to the end of the long line. "Some things are worth waiting for, huh?""Yeah," Daisy said.Dad put his hand on her shoulder. "As you get older, you'll realize other things are worth waiting for too. Sometimes we have to be patient to get something good.""Like a ride on a swinging ship?" Daisy asked."And things even better than that," Dad said as they slowly moved forward in line. "God has good plans for you, Daisy. He loves you so much He sent Jesus to save you from sin and give you eternal life! You can trust Him to bring good things into your life at the right time. Be patient as you wait for Him to show you what they are.""What kind of things?" asked Daisy."Well, for example, it took a while for me to figure out God was calling me to be a pastor. Waiting for Him to lead me where He wanted me to go wasn't easy, but it helped me grow in my relationship with Jesus." Dad smiled. "You can trust God to lead you in what's best for your life too."Daisy nodded. The line didn't seem so bad when her dad was talking, and she knew how much fun she was going to have at the end. She was glad she could trust God to help her be patient and wait for the good things He had planned for her too. –Bethany Acker

Waitingb84c68ff-ce54-497b-b6d5-ee294771ac75Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsreading the book of MatthewHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost feels the word of God on her heart. We open to the book of Matthew starting at Jesus's birth up until chapter 6 verse 4. Matthew is Ally's favorite book in the Bible and for good reason - so grab your bible's and let's read it together! "Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you." Matthew 6:4 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost feels the word of God on her heart. We open to the book of Matthew starting at Jesus's birth up until chapter 6 verse 4. Matthew is Ally's favorite book in the Bible and for good reason - so grab your bible's and let's read it together! "Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you." Matthew 6:4 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullreading the book of Matthew7b7b972d-cb93-4ee2-ad39-68f431b16eefFri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +00002488https://216.73.216.191/allTagsreading the book of MatthewHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost feels the word of God on her heart. We open to the book of Matthew starting at Jesus's birth up until chapter 6 verse 4. Matthew is Ally's favorite book in the Bible and for good reason - so grab your bible's and let's read it together! "Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you." Matthew 6:4 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost feels the word of God on her heart. We open to the book of Matthew starting at Jesus's birth up until chapter 6 verse 4. Matthew is Ally's favorite book in the Bible and for good reason - so grab your bible's and let's read it together! "Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you." Matthew 6:4 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullreading the book of Matthew059d9e5e-c246-4c10-a70b-5f15b25ced80Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: The Power of a Broad Skillset for Long-Term Success - David EpsteinIn today’s moment, journalist David Epstein explores the path to long-term success. He delves into the “10,000 hours” rule for mastery and reveals why having a broad skillset might be more advantageous than specialising early on. David Epstein is a renowned science writer and author, best known for his work Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. With a background in environmental science and a passion for understanding human development, Epstein focuses on breaking down complex scientific ideas to help individuals make informed decisions about career growth and personal improvement. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/fRsIsT7YhVb Apple: ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/F6NbstsZhVb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s moment, journalist David Epstein explores the path to long-term success. He delves into the “10,000 hours” rule for mastery and reveals why having a broad skillset might be more advantageous than specialising early on. David Epstein is a renowned science writer and author, best known for his work Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. With a background in environmental science and a passion for understanding human development, Epstein focuses on breaking down complex scientific ideas to help individuals make informed decisions about career growth and personal improvement. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/fRsIsT7YhVb Apple: ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/F6NbstsZhVb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: The Power of a Broad Skillset for Long-Term Success - David Epstein752ef6d0-ab9f-4096-99dc-b28b0086a02dFri, 01 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +00001574https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Night Walk Read: Proverbs 6:20-23; 1 John 1:6-7 "Whoo, whoo, whoooo!" Kaylee heard the soft hoot of an owl floating through the still night air as she and her dad walked along a narrow path on their way to see the moon rise over the lake. An owl! she thought. She shined her flashlight toward the treetops, hoping to get a glimpse of the bird, but she couldn’t see anything. As she looked straight up and searched the branches, her foot caught on a root sticking up from the path, and she fell down hard. “Kaylee, are you all right?” Dad hurried to help her up. “What happened?” “I tripped on a root,” said Kaylee, getting up and brushing herself off. “I was pointing my flashlight up at the trees to see if I could find the owl. I guess I should have kept my light on the path.” “Yeah, I guess so,” said Dad with a smile. They continued their walk and soon reached the beach. The lake was calm and glassy, and a beautiful silver path led to the moon hanging low over the dark water. They stood and enjoyed the scene in silence for a while. “Well, we’d better head back,” Dad finally said. “Be sure to keep your light on the path this time.” “I will!” Kaylee assured him. “I’ve learned my lesson. That owl can hoot all he wants—I’m gonna watch where I’m going!” “I’ve been thinking about a verse in Psalms—one that says God’s Word is a light for our path,” Dad said as they started back. “If we forget to shine the light of God’s Word on our lives, it can cause us to trip and fall in our walk with Jesus.” “That would be worse than the fall I took, wouldn’t it?” said Kaylee. Dad nodded. “Jesus is our light in this dark world—He saved us and promises us eternal life with Him. That’s why we need to let His truth light our way and guide us in how we live. And when we trip and fall into sin, the Bible says Jesus will always forgive us when we confess our wrongs.” Kaylee smiled. “I’ll listen to what God says in the Bible so His light will shine on my path—just like this flashlight!” –Judith K. Boogaart How about you? Do you take time to read your Bible? Do you listen when others teach about it and ask them to explain things you don’t understand? As you study God’s Word in your walk with Jesus, it will remind you that you belong to Him and show you how He wants you to turn from sin and love others. Keep reading and listening to what He says in the Bible so His light can shine on the path of your life. Today's Key Verse Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (NKJV) Psalm 119:105 Today's Key Thought Let God’s truth light your way

Read: Proverbs 6:20-23; 1 John 1:6-7 "Whoo, whoo, whoooo!" Kaylee heard the soft hoot of an owl floating through the still night air as she and her dad walked along a narrow path on their way to see the moon rise over the lake. An owl! she thought. She shined her flashlight toward the treetops, hoping to get a glimpse of the bird, but she couldn’t see anything. As she looked straight up and searched the branches, her foot caught on a root sticking up from the path, and she fell down hard. “Kaylee, are you all right?” Dad hurried to help her up. “What happened?” “I tripped on a root,” said Kaylee, getting up and brushing herself off. “I was pointing my flashlight up at the trees to see if I could find the owl. I guess I should have kept my light on the path.” “Yeah, I guess so,” said Dad with a smile. They continued their walk and soon reached the beach. The lake was calm and glassy, and a beautiful silver path led to the moon hanging low over the dark water. They stood and enjoyed the scene in silence for a while. “Well, we’d better head back,” Dad finally said. “Be sure to keep your light on the path this time.” “I will!” Kaylee assured him. “I’ve learned my lesson. That owl can hoot all he wants—I’m gonna watch where I’m going!” “I’ve been thinking about a verse in Psalms—one that says God’s Word is a light for our path,” Dad said as they started back. “If we forget to shine the light of God’s Word on our lives, it can cause us to trip and fall in our walk with Jesus.” “That would be worse than the fall I took, wouldn’t it?” said Kaylee. Dad nodded. “Jesus is our light in this dark world—He saved us and promises us eternal life with Him. That’s why we need to let His truth light our way and guide us in how we live. And when we trip and fall into sin, the Bible says Jesus will always forgive us when we confess our wrongs.” Kaylee smiled. “I’ll listen to what God says in the Bible so His light will shine on my path—just like this flashlight!” –Judith K. Boogaart How about you? Do you take time to read your Bible? Do you listen when others teach about it and ask them to explain things you don’t understand? As you study God’s Word in your walk with Jesus, it will remind you that you belong to Him and show you how He wants you to turn from sin and love others. Keep reading and listening to what He says in the Bible so His light can shine on the path of your life. Today's Key Verse Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (NKJV) Psalm 119:105 Today's Key Thought Let God’s truth light your way

A Night Walk 32a4aff6-9a95-4670-8401-a7b2b27c0f59Fri, 01 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: The Redeemer (2025) Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 213: The Redeemer (2025)81273781-8112-4717-b6cd-0fc9d61db58aFri, 01 Aug 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) - 2025 As we continue through this year-long journey, Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you are at in Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue through this year-long journey, Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you are at in Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) - 2025e3aa7bc5-0789-4a06-95a3-dc0966fe041aFri, 01 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: Bishops and the Episcopacy (2025) There are three degrees within the sacrament of Holy Orders: the episcopacy (bishops), the presbyterate (priests), and the diaconate (deacons). The Catechism begins unpacking ordination with the bishops. Fr. Mike speaks on the special role that bishops play in the life of the Church. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1554-1561. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are three degrees within the sacrament of Holy Orders: the episcopacy (bishops), the presbyterate (priests), and the diaconate (deacons). The Catechism begins unpacking ordination with the bishops. Fr. Mike speaks on the special role that bishops play in the life of the Church. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1554-1561. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 213: Bishops and the Episcopacy (2025)9da02b88-d3b8-4e0a-9342-d12d40a7f310Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Night Walk"Whoo, whoo, whoooo!" Kaylee heard the soft hoot of an owl floating through the still night air as she and her dad walked along a narrow path on their way to see the moon rise over the lake. An owl! she thought. She shined her flashlight toward the treetops, hoping to get a glimpse of the bird, but she couldn't see anything. As she looked straight up and searched the branches, her foot caught on a root sticking up from the path, and she fell down hard."Kaylee, are you all right?" Dad hurried to help her up. "What happened?""I tripped on a root," said Kaylee, getting up and brushing herself off. "I was pointing my flashlight up at the trees to see if I could find the owl. I guess I should have kept my light on the path.""Yeah, I guess so," said Dad with a smile. They continued their walk and soon reached the beach. The lake was calm and glassy, and a beautiful silver path led to the moon hanging low over the dark water. They stood and enjoyed the scene in silence for a while. "Well, we'd better head back," Dad finally said. "Be sure to keep your light on the path this time.""I will!" Kaylee assured him. "I've learned my lesson. That owl can hoot all he wants--I'm gonna watch where I'm going!""I've been thinking about a verse in Psalms--one that says God's Word is a light for our path," Dad said as they started back. "If we forget to shine the light of God's Word on our lives, it can cause us to trip and fall in our walk with Jesus.""That would be worse than the fall I took, wouldn't it?" said Kaylee. Dad nodded. "Jesus is our light in this dark world--He saved us and promises us eternal life with Him. That's why we need to let His truth light our way and guide us in how we live. And when we trip and fall into sin, the Bible says Jesus will always forgive us when we confess our wrongs."Kaylee smiled. "I'll listen to what God says in the Bible so His light will shine on my path--just like this flashlight!" –Judith K. Boogaart

"Whoo, whoo, whoooo!" Kaylee heard the soft hoot of an owl floating through the still night air as she and her dad walked along a narrow path on their way to see the moon rise over the lake. An owl! she thought. She shined her flashlight toward the treetops, hoping to get a glimpse of the bird, but she couldn't see anything. As she looked straight up and searched the branches, her foot caught on a root sticking up from the path, and she fell down hard."Kaylee, are you all right?" Dad hurried to help her up. "What happened?""I tripped on a root," said Kaylee, getting up and brushing herself off. "I was pointing my flashlight up at the trees to see if I could find the owl. I guess I should have kept my light on the path.""Yeah, I guess so," said Dad with a smile. They continued their walk and soon reached the beach. The lake was calm and glassy, and a beautiful silver path led to the moon hanging low over the dark water. They stood and enjoyed the scene in silence for a while. "Well, we'd better head back," Dad finally said. "Be sure to keep your light on the path this time.""I will!" Kaylee assured him. "I've learned my lesson. That owl can hoot all he wants--I'm gonna watch where I'm going!""I've been thinking about a verse in Psalms--one that says God's Word is a light for our path," Dad said as they started back. "If we forget to shine the light of God's Word on our lives, it can cause us to trip and fall in our walk with Jesus.""That would be worse than the fall I took, wouldn't it?" said Kaylee. Dad nodded. "Jesus is our light in this dark world--He saved us and promises us eternal life with Him. That's why we need to let His truth light our way and guide us in how we live. And when we trip and fall into sin, the Bible says Jesus will always forgive us when we confess our wrongs."Kaylee smiled. "I'll listen to what God says in the Bible so His light will shine on my path--just like this flashlight!" –Judith K. Boogaart

A Night Walkdd6a3453-6d53-40d2-a699-3c078b061579Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#930 - Luke 9:10-27 – Jesus Feeds the Five ThousandThis episode is part 20 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus feeds 5,000+ people. Peter declares who Jesus is. Jesus starts predicting his own death. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-9-jesus-feeds-the-five-thousand/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 20 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus feeds 5,000+ people. Peter declares who Jesus is. Jesus starts predicting his own death. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-9-jesus-feeds-the-five-thousand/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#930 - Luke 9:10-27 – Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand1d6c41f2-4d87-4586-b882-d4458fc9af14Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000811https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo. 1 Reason People DivorceMany men think staying in the marriage is enough. They don't cheat, they provide, they avoid conflict, but is this all there is to marriage? In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt expose the silent drift that leads so many marriages to die long before anyone leaves. They unpack what 73% of divorcing couples identify as the root issue, and redefine it in light of Scripture, covenant commitment, and the honest purpose of marriage. The conversation dives deep into what it truly means to lead, to suffer with, and to sanctify through your vocation as a husband. If your marriage feels stunted, strained, or disconnected, let's discuss how marriage can be your ultimate glory. Join Catholic Gentleman+ for exclusive access to 29 sessions on marriage, fatherhood, prayer, and spiritual warfare:https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many men think staying in the marriage is enough. They don't cheat, they provide, they avoid conflict, but is this all there is to marriage? In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt expose the silent drift that leads so many marriages to die long before anyone leaves. They unpack what 73% of divorcing couples identify as the root issue, and redefine it in light of Scripture, covenant commitment, and the honest purpose of marriage. The conversation dives deep into what it truly means to lead, to suffer with, and to sanctify through your vocation as a husband. If your marriage feels stunted, strained, or disconnected, let's discuss how marriage can be your ultimate glory. Join Catholic Gentleman+ for exclusive access to 29 sessions on marriage, fatherhood, prayer, and spiritual warfare:https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNo. 1 Reason People Divorce3cf353e8-f4dc-4201-87c7-0ee58b5b4665Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:10:00 +00004080https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTop Psychologist & Scientist (Donald Hoffman): Science Has the Answer to Why Seeing True Reality Would Kill You!WARNING: Nothing you see is real, and your brain evolved to hide the truth?! Top psychologist Donald Hoffman reveals the mathematical proof we’re living in a virtual illusion, how space-time is just a headset, and why consciousness is the real code. Donald Hoffman is an award-winning cognitive scientist and professor at the University of California, Irvine. He is best known for his groundbreaking research into perception and consciousness, and is also the author of the book ‘The Case Against Reality’.  He explains:  Why seeing true reality would kill us How evolution hides reality to help us survive What’s really behind the space-time illusion How your brain acts like a VR headset How consciousness builds the universe  Why space, gravity, and nuclear forces don’t actually fit together 00:00 Intro   02:30 Do We Understand What We're Seeing?   02:35 Rhonda's Mission, Drive, and the Problems She Wants to Solve   03:03 Space-Time   05:39 Are We in a Virtual Reality World?   07:50 Darwin’s Theory Suggests Our World Isn’t Real   13:06 What Would Reality Be Without Our Senses?   18:07 Simulations That Prove This Isn’t Real   23:28 What This Means for Living a Better Life   33:43 Understand Who You Are   38:24 Simulation Theories   43:18 What’s the Meaning of Life in This Reality?   44:56 Did Someone or Something Create Consciousness?   46:59 Where Does God Fit in This Reality?   48:24 Was Jesus Divine Beyond Any of Us?   52:56 Near-Death Experience and What Happens When We Die   01:02:05 Grief and Love   01:05:14 Light and Tunnel in Near-Death Experiences   01:07:25 Why Do We Suffer?   01:18:49 What Is Your Theory of Consciousness Proving?   01:24:55 Biggest Discovery: We Can Engineer Time   01:28:59 The Consequences of Your Findings   01:38:26 Mental Health and Illusions   01:45:36 How This Reality Helps You Deal with Life   01:52:24 The Nature of Reality and AI   01:57:54 What Would You Do If You Knew You Could Not Fail?  Follow Professor Donald: X - https://bit.ly/4obiFIj  Instagram - https://bit.ly/478nUT3  UC Irvine - https://bit.ly/3ITwVFC  You can purchase Professor Donald’s book, ‘The Case Against Reality’, here: https://amzn.to/4ocB7k3  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett   Justworks - http://Justworks.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING: Nothing you see is real, and your brain evolved to hide the truth?! Top psychologist Donald Hoffman reveals the mathematical proof we’re living in a virtual illusion, how space-time is just a headset, and why consciousness is the real code. Donald Hoffman is an award-winning cognitive scientist and professor at the University of California, Irvine. He is best known for his groundbreaking research into perception and consciousness, and is also the author of the book ‘The Case Against Reality’.  He explains:  Why seeing true reality would kill us How evolution hides reality to help us survive What’s really behind the space-time illusion How your brain acts like a VR headset How consciousness builds the universe  Why space, gravity, and nuclear forces don’t actually fit together 00:00 Intro   02:30 Do We Understand What We're Seeing?   02:35 Rhonda's Mission, Drive, and the Problems She Wants to Solve   03:03 Space-Time   05:39 Are We in a Virtual Reality World?   07:50 Darwin’s Theory Suggests Our World Isn’t Real   13:06 What Would Reality Be Without Our Senses?   18:07 Simulations That Prove This Isn’t Real   23:28 What This Means for Living a Better Life   33:43 Understand Who You Are   38:24 Simulation Theories   43:18 What’s the Meaning of Life in This Reality?   44:56 Did Someone or Something Create Consciousness?   46:59 Where Does God Fit in This Reality?   48:24 Was Jesus Divine Beyond Any of Us?   52:56 Near-Death Experience and What Happens When We Die   01:02:05 Grief and Love   01:05:14 Light and Tunnel in Near-Death Experiences   01:07:25 Why Do We Suffer?   01:18:49 What Is Your Theory of Consciousness Proving?   01:24:55 Biggest Discovery: We Can Engineer Time   01:28:59 The Consequences of Your Findings   01:38:26 Mental Health and Illusions   01:45:36 How This Reality Helps You Deal with Life   01:52:24 The Nature of Reality and AI   01:57:54 What Would You Do If You Knew You Could Not Fail?  Follow Professor Donald: X - https://bit.ly/4obiFIj  Instagram - https://bit.ly/478nUT3  UC Irvine - https://bit.ly/3ITwVFC  You can purchase Professor Donald’s book, ‘The Case Against Reality’, here: https://amzn.to/4ocB7k3  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett   Justworks - http://Justworks.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTop Psychologist & Scientist (Donald Hoffman): Science Has the Answer to Why Seeing True Reality Would Kill You!a5b70f99-2841-465f-85e6-1b4eb0769e86Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +00007458https://216.73.216.191/allTags Left Behind Read: Isaiah 41:8-10; John 14:16-17 Evelyn peeked through the blinds of her bedroom window at the SOLD! sign on her front lawn. She turned back to the sea of boxes surrounding her as a tear slipped from her eye and landed with a wet splat on the cardboard. I can’t decide if I want my butterfly pillow at Mom’s apartment or Dad’s house, she thought. With a big sigh, she threw it into the box marked Mom along with some other toys and books. Evelyn’s mom knocked on her door. “Evelyn, is everything okay in there? You need to be finished packing by lunchtime.” When Evelyn didn’t answer, Mom opened the door and found her silently crying over the open box. “What is it?” Mom asked, wrapping her tightly in a hug. “I can’t decide if I want my butterfly pillow at your apartment or Dad’s house. I need it to fall asleep,” Evelyn said, wiping her eyes. “Why do we have to sell our house and move into two separate places? I want my pillow with me every night! And I want you and Dad with me every night too.” “I’m so sorry our divorce has hurt you so badly, Evelyn,” Mom said, rubbing her arm. “We both love you very much, even when we’re not with you. And the good news is you can take your pillow to Dad’s house and then bring it back to my apartment. Your pillow can go everywhere with you. You never have to leave it behind.” Mom picked up Evelyn’s Bible from the open cardboard box. “Just like God promised us in the Bible that He would never leave us. When you trusted in Jesus, God gave you the Holy Spirit to help you, comfort you, and guide you. He is always with you, Evelyn, even when Dad and I are not.” Mom gently placed Evelyn’s butterfly pillow and Bible into her backpack. “How about we keep these two special things in your bag so they’re easy to take back and forth between my apartment and Dad’s house?” Evelyn glanced out the window again at the sign in her yard. “Okay,” she said. “I guess I can give it a try.” –Nicole Kraayenbrink How about you? Have you experienced the pain and feelings of abandonment that divorce brings? Maybe your own parents are divorced, or an aunt and uncle, or perhaps a friend’s mom and dad. Even when it feels like someone in your life has left you behind, remember that God will never leave you. He cares about you and will always be with you wherever you are. Today's Key Verse The Lord your God is the one who will go with you; he will not leave you or abandon you. (CSB) Deuteronomy 31:6 Today's Key Thought God will never leave you

Read: Isaiah 41:8-10; John 14:16-17 Evelyn peeked through the blinds of her bedroom window at the SOLD! sign on her front lawn. She turned back to the sea of boxes surrounding her as a tear slipped from her eye and landed with a wet splat on the cardboard. I can’t decide if I want my butterfly pillow at Mom’s apartment or Dad’s house, she thought. With a big sigh, she threw it into the box marked Mom along with some other toys and books. Evelyn’s mom knocked on her door. “Evelyn, is everything okay in there? You need to be finished packing by lunchtime.” When Evelyn didn’t answer, Mom opened the door and found her silently crying over the open box. “What is it?” Mom asked, wrapping her tightly in a hug. “I can’t decide if I want my butterfly pillow at your apartment or Dad’s house. I need it to fall asleep,” Evelyn said, wiping her eyes. “Why do we have to sell our house and move into two separate places? I want my pillow with me every night! And I want you and Dad with me every night too.” “I’m so sorry our divorce has hurt you so badly, Evelyn,” Mom said, rubbing her arm. “We both love you very much, even when we’re not with you. And the good news is you can take your pillow to Dad’s house and then bring it back to my apartment. Your pillow can go everywhere with you. You never have to leave it behind.” Mom picked up Evelyn’s Bible from the open cardboard box. “Just like God promised us in the Bible that He would never leave us. When you trusted in Jesus, God gave you the Holy Spirit to help you, comfort you, and guide you. He is always with you, Evelyn, even when Dad and I are not.” Mom gently placed Evelyn’s butterfly pillow and Bible into her backpack. “How about we keep these two special things in your bag so they’re easy to take back and forth between my apartment and Dad’s house?” Evelyn glanced out the window again at the sign in her yard. “Okay,” she said. “I guess I can give it a try.” –Nicole Kraayenbrink How about you? Have you experienced the pain and feelings of abandonment that divorce brings? Maybe your own parents are divorced, or an aunt and uncle, or perhaps a friend’s mom and dad. Even when it feels like someone in your life has left you behind, remember that God will never leave you. He cares about you and will always be with you wherever you are. Today's Key Verse The Lord your God is the one who will go with you; he will not leave you or abandon you. (CSB) Deuteronomy 31:6 Today's Key Thought God will never leave you

Left Behind 92e10e55-46d7-4742-bba5-7984bc53cc0aThu, 31 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: God's Instrument (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 212: God's Instrument (2025)8c902fa4-672e-4fed-9f66-fb5fcf91f9feThu, 31 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: In Persona Christi (2025) The Catechism unpacks—by way of comparison—the “two participations in the one priesthood of Christ”: the common priesthood of all the faithful and the ministerial (or hierarchical) priesthood of the bishops and priests. Fr. Mike hones in on the ministerial priesthood as a means for Jesus to minister to his Church. His ministers act on his behalf in persona Christi Capitis: in the person of Christ, the Head. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1546-1553. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism unpacks—by way of comparison—the “two participations in the one priesthood of Christ”: the common priesthood of all the faithful and the ministerial (or hierarchical) priesthood of the bishops and priests. Fr. Mike hones in on the ministerial priesthood as a means for Jesus to minister to his Church. His ministers act on his behalf in persona Christi Capitis: in the person of Christ, the Head. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1546-1553. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 212: In Persona Christi (2025)7305461e-93b5-4e14-925b-a648205cf6e8Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLeft BehindEvelyn peeked through the blinds of her bedroom window at the SOLD! sign on her front lawn. She turned back to the sea of boxes surrounding her as a tear slipped from her eye and landed with a wet splat on the cardboard.I can't decide if I want my butterfly pillow at Mom's apartment or Dad's house, she thought. With a big sigh, she threw it into the box marked Mom along with some other toys and books.Evelyn's mom knocked on her door. "Evelyn, is everything okay in there? You need to be finished packing by lunchtime."When Evelyn didn't answer, Mom opened the door and found her silently crying over the open box. "What is it?" Mom asked, wrapping her tightly in a hug."I can't decide if I want my butterfly pillow at your apartment or Dad's house. I need it to fall asleep," Evelyn said, wiping her eyes. "Why do we have to sell our house and move into two separate places? I want my pillow with me every night! And I want you and Dad with me every night too.""I'm so sorry our divorce has hurt you so badly, Evelyn," Mom said, rubbing her arm. "We both love you very much, even when we're not with you. And the good news is you can take your pillow to Dad's house and then bring it back to my apartment. Your pillow can go everywhere with you. You never have to leave it behind." Mom picked up Evelyn's Bible from the open cardboard box. "Just like God promised us in the Bible that He would never leave us. When you trusted in Jesus, God gave you the Holy Spirit to help you, comfort you, and guide you. He is always with you, Evelyn, even when Dad and I are not."Mom gently placed Evelyn's butterfly pillow and Bible into her backpack. "How about we keep these two special things in your bag so they're easy to take back and forth between my apartment and Dad's house?"Evelyn glanced out the window again at the sign in her yard. "Okay," she said. "I guess I can give it a try." –Nicole Kraayenbrink

Evelyn peeked through the blinds of her bedroom window at the SOLD! sign on her front lawn. She turned back to the sea of boxes surrounding her as a tear slipped from her eye and landed with a wet splat on the cardboard.I can't decide if I want my butterfly pillow at Mom's apartment or Dad's house, she thought. With a big sigh, she threw it into the box marked Mom along with some other toys and books.Evelyn's mom knocked on her door. "Evelyn, is everything okay in there? You need to be finished packing by lunchtime."When Evelyn didn't answer, Mom opened the door and found her silently crying over the open box. "What is it?" Mom asked, wrapping her tightly in a hug."I can't decide if I want my butterfly pillow at your apartment or Dad's house. I need it to fall asleep," Evelyn said, wiping her eyes. "Why do we have to sell our house and move into two separate places? I want my pillow with me every night! And I want you and Dad with me every night too.""I'm so sorry our divorce has hurt you so badly, Evelyn," Mom said, rubbing her arm. "We both love you very much, even when we're not with you. And the good news is you can take your pillow to Dad's house and then bring it back to my apartment. Your pillow can go everywhere with you. You never have to leave it behind." Mom picked up Evelyn's Bible from the open cardboard box. "Just like God promised us in the Bible that He would never leave us. When you trusted in Jesus, God gave you the Holy Spirit to help you, comfort you, and guide you. He is always with you, Evelyn, even when Dad and I are not."Mom gently placed Evelyn's butterfly pillow and Bible into her backpack. "How about we keep these two special things in your bag so they're easy to take back and forth between my apartment and Dad's house?"Evelyn glanced out the window again at the sign in her yard. "Okay," she said. "I guess I can give it a try." –Nicole Kraayenbrink

Left Behindf99128e3-92e6-4d4c-8593-68c05a890dd7Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#381: Brave in New Places- Back to school part 1📖 Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1&ndash;8 &amp; Joshua 1:1&ndash;11 School is starting! And whether your child is excited, nervous, or somewhere in between &mdash; this episode offers encouragement straight from the Bible. Join us as we step into the sandals of Joshua &mdash; a man about to take on a big new job in a brand-new place. Moses, his wise and aged mentor, passes on the baton, and God reminds Joshua (and us!) of one powerful truth: You don&rsquo;t have to be brave by yourself &mdash; God goes with you. We&rsquo;ll explore what it means to trust God when facing something new, whether that&rsquo;s a classroom, a new friend group, or the start of a school year. -------------------------- Thanks to today's voice guest, Clayton Greene.&nbsp;Clayton is one of the co-founders of GoodKind, the maker of Advent Blocks. You can learn more about GoodKind and the ways they are helping families practice their faith at home at www.GoodKind.shop. &nbsp; 🛠&nbsp;Bonus Tools for Families:Check out our downloadable activity sheet and coloring page that goes along with this episode &mdash; a simple way for kids to track acts of bravery and how God helped them in their week! Get it when you join the community supporting this podcast at kbspodcast.com click bonus support.&nbsp; &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📖 Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1&ndash;8 &amp; Joshua 1:1&ndash;11 School is starting! And whether your child is excited, nervous, or somewhere in between &mdash; this episode offers encouragement straight from the Bible. Join us as we step into the sandals of Joshua &mdash; a man about to take on a big new job in a brand-new place. Moses, his wise and aged mentor, passes on the baton, and God reminds Joshua (and us!) of one powerful truth: You don&rsquo;t have to be brave by yourself &mdash; God goes with you. We&rsquo;ll explore what it means to trust God when facing something new, whether that&rsquo;s a classroom, a new friend group, or the start of a school year. -------------------------- Thanks to today's voice guest, Clayton Greene.&nbsp;Clayton is one of the co-founders of GoodKind, the maker of Advent Blocks. You can learn more about GoodKind and the ways they are helping families practice their faith at home at www.GoodKind.shop. &nbsp; 🛠&nbsp;Bonus Tools for Families:Check out our downloadable activity sheet and coloring page that goes along with this episode &mdash; a simple way for kids to track acts of bravery and how God helped them in their week! Get it when you join the community supporting this podcast at kbspodcast.com click bonus support.&nbsp; &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#381: Brave in New Places- Back to school part 1647b124c-435e-4b11-bb88-6e8a4252731fWed, 30 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000844https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Shroud in Exorcism, Demons Stealing The Host, and Resisting EvilFather Martins answers questions on the Shroud of Turin, Demons stealing consecrated hosts and how to resist evil. Thank you to our sponsors! Graza- Get the Trio today! Head to graza.co/exfiles for 10% off the trio! Heaven Meets Earth- an amazing new podcast documenting miracles and answered prayers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Father Martins answers questions on the Shroud of Turin, Demons stealing consecrated hosts and how to resist evil. Thank you to our sponsors! Graza- Get the Trio today! Head to graza.co/exfiles for 10% off the trio! Heaven Meets Earth- an amazing new podcast documenting miracles and answered prayers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullThe Shroud in Exorcism, Demons Stealing The Host, and Resisting Evil2b68a7cd-40fa-4fc8-aaa7-ee6ced8ebb6bWed, 30 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Christmas Every Day Read: Matthew 2:1-2; Luke 2:1-16 Visit our store and enjoy Christmas every day of the year!” Georgia read the billboard out loud as she and her family traveled home from a weeklong vacation. “Cool!” she said. “That’s in the town at the next exit, isn’t it? Can we stop at that store?” Dad shrugged. “Why not? We could use a break from driving. Watch for signs so we’ll know where to turn.” They found the store, and everyone smiled when they heard “Jingle Bells” playing over the loudspeaker as they walked in. The store was filled with all kinds of Christmas decorations—ornaments, trees, twinkling lights, and wreaths. In one corner, a woman was handing out decorated Christmas cookies. As Georgia and her parents ate their cookies, they wandered over to a large manger scene. The animals looked so real, Georgia could almost imagine she was in Bethlehem. As she thought about the events of that night long ago, she imagined Mary putting baby Jesus in a manger with all the sounds and smells of animals around them. She thought about the angels singing, the shepherds running to the stable to see Jesus, and the wise men traveling from far away to worship the new King. “Come on, Georgia,” said Mom, interrupting her daydreams. “Time to be on our way.” Georgia continued thinking about the manger scene on the drive home. “I wish we could celebrate Christmas all year long like they do at that store,” she said. “We can!” said Dad. “What is Christmas, Georgia?” “It’s the time when we remember Jesus being born,” Georgia replied. “Exactly!” said Dad. “The night God sent His Son to earth as one of us so He could save us from sin. Don’t you think that’s something we should celebrate all year long?” “Well, sure,” said Georgia. “We should thank God every day for sending Jesus, shouldn’t we?” She grinned. “So can we put up the Christmas tree when we get home?” Mom laughed and shook her head. “We’ll save that for December,” she said. “We can remember God’s gift of Jesus and the meaning of Christmas without the tree.” –Linda Weddle How about you? Are you thankful every day for God’s amazing gift? He sent His Son, Jesus, to earth as a human being to take the punishment for your sin so you could have eternal life with Him. There’s no better gift than that! Don’t wait until December to thank God for His great gift. Jesus is the reason to celebrate Christmas all year long! Today's Key Verse Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! (NKJV) 2 Corinthians 9:15 Today's Key Thought Think of God’s gift all year long

Read: Matthew 2:1-2; Luke 2:1-16 Visit our store and enjoy Christmas every day of the year!” Georgia read the billboard out loud as she and her family traveled home from a weeklong vacation. “Cool!” she said. “That’s in the town at the next exit, isn’t it? Can we stop at that store?” Dad shrugged. “Why not? We could use a break from driving. Watch for signs so we’ll know where to turn.” They found the store, and everyone smiled when they heard “Jingle Bells” playing over the loudspeaker as they walked in. The store was filled with all kinds of Christmas decorations—ornaments, trees, twinkling lights, and wreaths. In one corner, a woman was handing out decorated Christmas cookies. As Georgia and her parents ate their cookies, they wandered over to a large manger scene. The animals looked so real, Georgia could almost imagine she was in Bethlehem. As she thought about the events of that night long ago, she imagined Mary putting baby Jesus in a manger with all the sounds and smells of animals around them. She thought about the angels singing, the shepherds running to the stable to see Jesus, and the wise men traveling from far away to worship the new King. “Come on, Georgia,” said Mom, interrupting her daydreams. “Time to be on our way.” Georgia continued thinking about the manger scene on the drive home. “I wish we could celebrate Christmas all year long like they do at that store,” she said. “We can!” said Dad. “What is Christmas, Georgia?” “It’s the time when we remember Jesus being born,” Georgia replied. “Exactly!” said Dad. “The night God sent His Son to earth as one of us so He could save us from sin. Don’t you think that’s something we should celebrate all year long?” “Well, sure,” said Georgia. “We should thank God every day for sending Jesus, shouldn’t we?” She grinned. “So can we put up the Christmas tree when we get home?” Mom laughed and shook her head. “We’ll save that for December,” she said. “We can remember God’s gift of Jesus and the meaning of Christmas without the tree.” –Linda Weddle How about you? Are you thankful every day for God’s amazing gift? He sent His Son, Jesus, to earth as a human being to take the punishment for your sin so you could have eternal life with Him. There’s no better gift than that! Don’t wait until December to thank God for His great gift. Jesus is the reason to celebrate Christmas all year long! Today's Key Verse Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! (NKJV) 2 Corinthians 9:15 Today's Key Thought Think of God’s gift all year long

Christmas Every Day 6792b172-f99b-4ba3-881b-1e4096b990c0Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: Called by Name (2025) Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 211: Called by Name (2025)36cef6f0-efa7-4d14-9dc0-76ac329f9c6eWed, 30 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: The One Priesthood of Christ (2025) The priesthood of the Old Covenant among the people of Israel is fulfilled in the one priesthood of Christ. The Catechism compares the Old Testament priesthood, “powerless to bring about salvation,” with the ordained ministry in the New Covenant. Fr. Mike unpacks the reality that there is only one true priest—Jesus Christ. His “priests” on earth are humble ministers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1539-1545. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The priesthood of the Old Covenant among the people of Israel is fulfilled in the one priesthood of Christ. The Catechism compares the Old Testament priesthood, “powerless to bring about salvation,” with the ordained ministry in the New Covenant. Fr. Mike unpacks the reality that there is only one true priest—Jesus Christ. His “priests” on earth are humble ministers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1539-1545. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 211: The One Priesthood of Christ (2025)849ae9e3-0d6c-4f18-9538-e12dedb80520Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChristmas Every Day"Visit our store and enjoy Christmas every day of the year!" Georgia read the billboard out loud as she and her family traveled home from a weeklong vacation. "Cool!" she said. "That's in the town at the next exit, isn't it? Can we stop at that store?"Dad shrugged. "Why not? We could use a break from driving. Watch for signs so we'll know where to turn."They found the store, and everyone smiled when they heard "Jingle Bells" playing over the loudspeaker as they walked in. The store was filled with all kinds of Christmas decorations--ornaments, trees, twinkling lights, and wreaths. In one corner, a woman was handing out decorated Christmas cookies.As Georgia and her parents ate their cookies, they wandered over to a large manger scene. The animals looked so real, Georgia could almost imagine she was in Bethlehem. As she thought about the events of that night long ago, she imagined Mary putting baby Jesus in a manger with all the sounds and smells of animals around them. She thought about the angels singing, the shepherds running to the stable to see Jesus, and the wise men traveling from far away to worship the new King."Come on, Georgia," said Mom, interrupting her daydreams. "Time to be on our way."Georgia continued thinking about the manger scene on the drive home. "I wish we could celebrate Christmas all year long like they do at that store," she said. "We can!" said Dad. "What is Christmas, Georgia?""It's the time when we remember Jesus being born," Georgia replied."Exactly!" said Dad. "The night God sent His Son to earth as one of us so He could save us from sin. Don't you think that's something we should celebrate all year long?""Well, sure," said Georgia. "We should thank God every day for sending Jesus, shouldn't we?" She grinned. "So can we put up the Christmas tree when we get home?"Mom laughed and shook her head. "We'll save that for December," she said. "We can remember God's gift of Jesus and the meaning of Christmas without the tree." –Linda Weddle

"Visit our store and enjoy Christmas every day of the year!" Georgia read the billboard out loud as she and her family traveled home from a weeklong vacation. "Cool!" she said. "That's in the town at the next exit, isn't it? Can we stop at that store?"Dad shrugged. "Why not? We could use a break from driving. Watch for signs so we'll know where to turn."They found the store, and everyone smiled when they heard "Jingle Bells" playing over the loudspeaker as they walked in. The store was filled with all kinds of Christmas decorations--ornaments, trees, twinkling lights, and wreaths. In one corner, a woman was handing out decorated Christmas cookies.As Georgia and her parents ate their cookies, they wandered over to a large manger scene. The animals looked so real, Georgia could almost imagine she was in Bethlehem. As she thought about the events of that night long ago, she imagined Mary putting baby Jesus in a manger with all the sounds and smells of animals around them. She thought about the angels singing, the shepherds running to the stable to see Jesus, and the wise men traveling from far away to worship the new King."Come on, Georgia," said Mom, interrupting her daydreams. "Time to be on our way."Georgia continued thinking about the manger scene on the drive home. "I wish we could celebrate Christmas all year long like they do at that store," she said. "We can!" said Dad. "What is Christmas, Georgia?""It's the time when we remember Jesus being born," Georgia replied."Exactly!" said Dad. "The night God sent His Son to earth as one of us so He could save us from sin. Don't you think that's something we should celebrate all year long?""Well, sure," said Georgia. "We should thank God every day for sending Jesus, shouldn't we?" She grinned. "So can we put up the Christmas tree when we get home?"Mom laughed and shook her head. "We'll save that for December," she said. "We can remember God's gift of Jesus and the meaning of Christmas without the tree." –Linda Weddle

Christmas Every Dayf7f11aaf-6286-4fb9-b85e-ecb4460f7a30Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags It’s the Law Read: Exodus 20:3-17; Galatians 3:19-22 Graham set a large birthday present on his knees and shut the car door. Mom fastened her seat belt and turned to Graham. “You don’t have your seat belt on.” “I can’t reach it while I’m holding this present,” said Graham. “It’s only two blocks to Cameron’s house, so I don’t need it anyway.” “Oh yes, you do! A lot of accidents happen close to home, and a seat belt could save your life. Here, let me help you.” Mom reached over and buckled his seat belt. “There. Now we can go.” She started the car. “Seat belts were put in cars to protect us. And don’t forget—the law says we have to use them.” “The law,” repeated Graham. “That sounds like something we talked about in church—God’s law. God gave us rules like the Ten Commandments to protect us and help us live good lives, but no one could obey them, so that’s why Jesus had to die for us. Or something like that—I didn’t understand all of it.” Just then a ball bounced into the street in front of them. Mom hit the brakes and the car screeched to a stop—inches away from a little boy who had dashed after the ball. Graham lurched forward, but his seat belt tightened, holding him back. The little boy grabbed the ball and ran back into his yard. “If you hadn’t made me wear my seat belt, I would have smashed right into the dashboard!” said Graham. Mom nodded and started driving again. “Good thing you obeyed the law and had your seat belt on. But were you able to buckle it yourself?” “No,” said Graham. “I was holding Cameron’s present, so you had to buckle it for me.” “And that’s what Jesus does for us,” said Mom. “Sin is like that present you’re holding—it makes us unable to obey God’s law. None of us is good enough to have eternal life with God. That’s why Jesus had to pay for our sin on the cross. When we trust in Him, He buckles His goodness around us like a seat belt and saves us!” “Oh—I get it now!” Graham smiled. “Thanks for buckling my seat belt, Mom—you saved me! And I’m thankful Jesus saved me too.” –Eunice C. Matchett How about you? Do you always wear your seat belt? Seat belts save lives—that’s why a lot of places have laws that require you to use them. Jesus saves lives too. Because of sin, none of us can obey God’s law, so Jesus lived a perfect life and died to take our punishment. Trust Him to save you and give you His goodness so you can live with Him forever. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse Adam did not obey God, and many people become sinners through him. Christ obeyed God and makes many people right with Himself. (NLV) Romans 5:19 Today's Key Thought Jesus saves lives

Read: Exodus 20:3-17; Galatians 3:19-22 Graham set a large birthday present on his knees and shut the car door. Mom fastened her seat belt and turned to Graham. “You don’t have your seat belt on.” “I can’t reach it while I’m holding this present,” said Graham. “It’s only two blocks to Cameron’s house, so I don’t need it anyway.” “Oh yes, you do! A lot of accidents happen close to home, and a seat belt could save your life. Here, let me help you.” Mom reached over and buckled his seat belt. “There. Now we can go.” She started the car. “Seat belts were put in cars to protect us. And don’t forget—the law says we have to use them.” “The law,” repeated Graham. “That sounds like something we talked about in church—God’s law. God gave us rules like the Ten Commandments to protect us and help us live good lives, but no one could obey them, so that’s why Jesus had to die for us. Or something like that—I didn’t understand all of it.” Just then a ball bounced into the street in front of them. Mom hit the brakes and the car screeched to a stop—inches away from a little boy who had dashed after the ball. Graham lurched forward, but his seat belt tightened, holding him back. The little boy grabbed the ball and ran back into his yard. “If you hadn’t made me wear my seat belt, I would have smashed right into the dashboard!” said Graham. Mom nodded and started driving again. “Good thing you obeyed the law and had your seat belt on. But were you able to buckle it yourself?” “No,” said Graham. “I was holding Cameron’s present, so you had to buckle it for me.” “And that’s what Jesus does for us,” said Mom. “Sin is like that present you’re holding—it makes us unable to obey God’s law. None of us is good enough to have eternal life with God. That’s why Jesus had to pay for our sin on the cross. When we trust in Him, He buckles His goodness around us like a seat belt and saves us!” “Oh—I get it now!” Graham smiled. “Thanks for buckling my seat belt, Mom—you saved me! And I’m thankful Jesus saved me too.” –Eunice C. Matchett How about you? Do you always wear your seat belt? Seat belts save lives—that’s why a lot of places have laws that require you to use them. Jesus saves lives too. Because of sin, none of us can obey God’s law, so Jesus lived a perfect life and died to take our punishment. Trust Him to save you and give you His goodness so you can live with Him forever. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse Adam did not obey God, and many people become sinners through him. Christ obeyed God and makes many people right with Himself. (NLV) Romans 5:19 Today's Key Thought Jesus saves lives

It’s the Law 0d70f752-a85e-4c98-8196-524fc0697f4eTue, 29 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2025) Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2025)c449f418-1de8-4ed6-b613-60c8f9396fefTue, 29 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: The Sacrament of Holy Orders (2025) The Catechism enters Chapter Three on the “Sacraments at the Service of Communion” which include both Holy Orders and Matrimony. As it introduces the sacrament of Holy Orders, Fr. Mike reminds us that every vocation is a gift, and that—no matter what state of life we are in or have been called to—we should read this chapter with an open heart and a grateful spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1533-1538. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism enters Chapter Three on the “Sacraments at the Service of Communion” which include both Holy Orders and Matrimony. As it introduces the sacrament of Holy Orders, Fr. Mike reminds us that every vocation is a gift, and that—no matter what state of life we are in or have been called to—we should read this chapter with an open heart and a grateful spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1533-1538. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 210: The Sacrament of Holy Orders (2025)e13506a1-3652-4702-a449-80d703edab04Tue, 29 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIt’s the LawGraham set a large birthday present on his knees and shut the car door. Mom fastened her seat belt and turned to Graham. "You don't have your seat belt on.""I can't reach it while I'm holding this present," said Graham. "It's only two blocks to Cameron's house, so I don't need it anyway.""Oh yes, you do! A lot of accidents happen close to home, and a seat belt could save your life. Here, let me help you." Mom reached over and buckled his seat belt. "There. Now we can go." She started the car. "Seat belts were put in cars to protect us. And don't forget--the law says we have to use them.""The law," repeated Graham. "That sounds like something we talked about in church--God's law. God gave us rules like the Ten Commandments to protect us and help us live good lives, but no one could obey them, so that's why Jesus had to die for us. Or something like that--I didn't understand all of it." Just then a ball bounced into the street in front of them. Mom hit the brakes and the car screeched to a stop--inches away from a little boy who had dashed after the ball. Graham lurched forward, but his seat belt tightened, holding him back. The little boy grabbed the ball and ran back into his yard."If you hadn't made me wear my seat belt, I would have smashed right into the dashboard!" said Graham.Mom nodded and started driving again. "Good thing you obeyed the law and had your seat belt on. But were you able to buckle it yourself?""No," said Graham. "I was holding Cameron's present, so you had to buckle it for me.""And that's what Jesus does for us," said Mom. "Sin is like that present you're holding--it makes us unable to obey God's law. None of us is good enough to have eternal life with God. That's why Jesus had to pay for our sin on the cross. When we trust in Him, He buckles His goodness around us like a seat belt and saves us!""Oh--I get it now!" Graham smiled. "Thanks for buckling my seat belt, Mom--you saved me! And I'm thankful Jesus saved me too." –Eunice C. Matchett

Graham set a large birthday present on his knees and shut the car door. Mom fastened her seat belt and turned to Graham. "You don't have your seat belt on.""I can't reach it while I'm holding this present," said Graham. "It's only two blocks to Cameron's house, so I don't need it anyway.""Oh yes, you do! A lot of accidents happen close to home, and a seat belt could save your life. Here, let me help you." Mom reached over and buckled his seat belt. "There. Now we can go." She started the car. "Seat belts were put in cars to protect us. And don't forget--the law says we have to use them.""The law," repeated Graham. "That sounds like something we talked about in church--God's law. God gave us rules like the Ten Commandments to protect us and help us live good lives, but no one could obey them, so that's why Jesus had to die for us. Or something like that--I didn't understand all of it." Just then a ball bounced into the street in front of them. Mom hit the brakes and the car screeched to a stop--inches away from a little boy who had dashed after the ball. Graham lurched forward, but his seat belt tightened, holding him back. The little boy grabbed the ball and ran back into his yard."If you hadn't made me wear my seat belt, I would have smashed right into the dashboard!" said Graham.Mom nodded and started driving again. "Good thing you obeyed the law and had your seat belt on. But were you able to buckle it yourself?""No," said Graham. "I was holding Cameron's present, so you had to buckle it for me.""And that's what Jesus does for us," said Mom. "Sin is like that present you're holding--it makes us unable to obey God's law. None of us is good enough to have eternal life with God. That's why Jesus had to pay for our sin on the cross. When we trust in Him, He buckles His goodness around us like a seat belt and saves us!""Oh--I get it now!" Graham smiled. "Thanks for buckling my seat belt, Mom--you saved me! And I'm thankful Jesus saved me too." –Eunice C. Matchett

It’s the Law9def388d-c297-4fc8-bfb7-f43d0d010f2bTue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIdolatry in Relationships | Girls Gone Bible  Hiiii GGB! Today we talk about idolatry in relationships. —Idolatry is the act of giving your heart, worship, dependence, or devotion to anything or anyone other than God. —It’s not just about golden statues — it’s about what rules your heart, occupies your mind, and shapes your identity. —Every idol must be dethroned — not always by removal, but by reordering your love. When God is first, everything else can be healthy and whole. You’re not going to want to miss this one. Idolatry of any kind is destructive and breaks God’s heart— and idolatry in your relationships causes major chaos and misalignment. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA  BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible. Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at Glorify-app.com/ggb. Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB. Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB. Jolie Skin Co. A filtered shower head that reduces impurities to give you healthier skin and hair. Get free shipping at JolieSkinCo.com/GGB. WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

  Hiiii GGB! Today we talk about idolatry in relationships. —Idolatry is the act of giving your heart, worship, dependence, or devotion to anything or anyone other than God. —It’s not just about golden statues — it’s about what rules your heart, occupies your mind, and shapes your identity. —Every idol must be dethroned — not always by removal, but by reordering your love. When God is first, everything else can be healthy and whole. You’re not going to want to miss this one. Idolatry of any kind is destructive and breaks God’s heart— and idolatry in your relationships causes major chaos and misalignment. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA  BetterHelp A convenient, affordable way to connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/girlsgonebible. Glorify App Guided meditations and daily devotionals to build your faith and find inner peace on the go. Download the app for free at Glorify-app.com/ggb. Dose Daily A daily wellness beverage crafted with adaptogenic mushrooms for energy and mental clarity. Save 25% on your first subscription at DoseDaily.co/GGB using code GGB. Mint Mobile Premium wireless coverage with unlimited talk, text and data at an unbeatable price. Get a 3-month unlimited plan for only $15/month at MintMobile.com/GGB. Jolie Skin Co. A filtered shower head that reduces impurities to give you healthier skin and hair. Get free shipping at JolieSkinCo.com/GGB. WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullIdolatry in Relationships | Girls Gone Bible460a0fc0-c2db-4e9e-ac89-8a0233be3936Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:29:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags254 - Two Scientists Discuss God with Douglass EllIntellectually we know that science and the Catholic faith have to line up - but the world screams that they don't. Well, what if the world is wrong? What if science itself can prove that the Bible and the Christian faith is true? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as my guest Doug Ell and I talk about how we understand our faith in light of our scientific wisdom. This episode is a little bit different. Instead of purely being an interview, it's more like two scientists sitting around a campfire discussing theology. You can find Doug's books at https://countingtogod.com/ Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way God Bless, Michael P.S. If you find the podcast helpful, I encourage you to come check out what Life Coaching can do for you. Come to the Catholic Life Coach for Men website to learn more.

Intellectually we know that science and the Catholic faith have to line up - but the world screams that they don't. Well, what if the world is wrong? What if science itself can prove that the Bible and the Christian faith is true? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as my guest Doug Ell and I talk about how we understand our faith in light of our scientific wisdom. This episode is a little bit different. Instead of purely being an interview, it's more like two scientists sitting around a campfire discussing theology. You can find Doug's books at https://countingtogod.com/ Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way God Bless, Michael P.S. If you find the podcast helpful, I encourage you to come check out what Life Coaching can do for you. Come to the Catholic Life Coach for Men website to learn more.

full254 - Two Scientists Discuss God with Douglass Ell73dabaee-a803-4a72-b788-f41eb890f26dMon, 28 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAnti-Aging Expert on How Missing This Vitamin Is As Bad As Smoking, and What You Should Know About Creatine!Anti-aging expert Dr Rhonda Patrick reveals how magnesium, HIIT workouts, creatine, and vitamin D can prevent disease, slow aging, and boost brain power - starting today.  Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a PhD biomedical scientist, expert in aging, nutrition, and metabolism, and founder of FoundMyFitness. She produces a monthly series of in-depth, science-focused podcasts exploring actionable strategies for enhancing longevity, cognitive performance, and physical health. She explains: Why cardiovascular fitness is the #1 predictor of lifespan The groundbreaking science behind rejuvenating your heart by 20 years How small daily habits can cut your risk of Alzheimer’s and cancer The hidden link between mitochondrial health, aging, and chronic disease 00:00 Intro 02:17 My Mission to Improve People's Health 03:50 What Impact Will Rhonda's Research Have on People? 05:22 The Role of Genetics in Aging vs. Lifestyle 07:36 Lifestyle and Life Expectancy 10:06 The Future of Aging, Longevity, and Gene Therapy 15:28 Death-Related Risks of Being Sedentary 22:30 How to Improve Your Cardiorespiratory Fitness 25:45 Best Workout Routine to Improve Cardio Health 30:14 Norwegian 4x4 Training Explained 32:41 How the Body Generates Energy and Exercise Intensity 38:28 Why We Can’t Drink Lactate and the Effects of Vigorous Training 42:33 How to Reduce Cognitive Decline 47:11 What Causes Dementia and Alzheimer’s 53:09 Do Multivitamins Improve Cognitive Performance? 01:00:26 70% of the U.S. Population Is Vitamin D Deficient 01:03:12 Vitamin D Deficiency and Increased Risk of Dementia 01:14:41 How the Keto Diet Affects Life Expectancy and Healthspan 01:19:43 Exogenous Ketones and Cognitive Repair 01:24:06 Recommended Superfoods 01:26:46 Omega-3: Effects on Mental Health, Depression, and Longevity 01:32:21 Is Omega-3 Supplementation the Same as a High Omega-3 Diet? 01:41:28 Effects of Creatine on Cognitive Function 01:49:18 Link Between Cancer Outcomes and Creatine 01:50:09 Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss? 01:59:06 Fasting Windows to Achieve Autophagy 02:01:01 Intermittent Fasting: Do’s and Don’ts 02:02:19 Effects of Fasting on Sleep 02:04:49 How Soon After Training Should You Take Protein? 02:08:29 What Is Insulin Resistance? 02:10:28 Benefits of Red Light Therapy 02:11:36 Infrared vs. Traditional Saunas 02:18:41 Sauna Benefits: Reducing Stress and Improving Mood 02:22:12 What Are Microplastics and Are They Harmful? 02:27:48 The Role of Fiber in Eliminating Microplastics 02:31:43 Are There Risks to Living Near a Golf Course? 02:42:18 What Is Choline? Follow Dr Rhonda: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3TYAEUD X - https://bit.ly/3IFvCu1  Website - https://bit.ly/4o75U1F  Weekly health newsletter - https://bit.ly/4kYsR4f  You can subscribe to Rhonda’s monthly series on YouTube and Spotify: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4l1FZW9  Spotify: https://bit.ly/45l77Lc  You can download Rhonda's free protocol guides, here: The Cognitive Enhancement Blueprint - https://bit.ly/44QYF6t  The Omega-3 Supplementation Guide- https://bit.ly/44Pi1sE  How to Train According to the Experts - https://bit.ly/4mbtzMm  Research Document: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DOAC-Dr-Rhonda-Patrick-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Intuit - https://www.intuit.com/expert-careers/?cid=aud_nativly_reach_us_expertnetwork-fy25_aw_hostread-diaryofceo-na-60s_broad_audio_1x1_intuit-gtm_na_na   KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anti-aging expert Dr Rhonda Patrick reveals how magnesium, HIIT workouts, creatine, and vitamin D can prevent disease, slow aging, and boost brain power - starting today.  Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a PhD biomedical scientist, expert in aging, nutrition, and metabolism, and founder of FoundMyFitness. She produces a monthly series of in-depth, science-focused podcasts exploring actionable strategies for enhancing longevity, cognitive performance, and physical health. She explains: Why cardiovascular fitness is the #1 predictor of lifespan The groundbreaking science behind rejuvenating your heart by 20 years How small daily habits can cut your risk of Alzheimer’s and cancer The hidden link between mitochondrial health, aging, and chronic disease 00:00 Intro 02:17 My Mission to Improve People's Health 03:50 What Impact Will Rhonda's Research Have on People? 05:22 The Role of Genetics in Aging vs. Lifestyle 07:36 Lifestyle and Life Expectancy 10:06 The Future of Aging, Longevity, and Gene Therapy 15:28 Death-Related Risks of Being Sedentary 22:30 How to Improve Your Cardiorespiratory Fitness 25:45 Best Workout Routine to Improve Cardio Health 30:14 Norwegian 4x4 Training Explained 32:41 How the Body Generates Energy and Exercise Intensity 38:28 Why We Can’t Drink Lactate and the Effects of Vigorous Training 42:33 How to Reduce Cognitive Decline 47:11 What Causes Dementia and Alzheimer’s 53:09 Do Multivitamins Improve Cognitive Performance? 01:00:26 70% of the U.S. Population Is Vitamin D Deficient 01:03:12 Vitamin D Deficiency and Increased Risk of Dementia 01:14:41 How the Keto Diet Affects Life Expectancy and Healthspan 01:19:43 Exogenous Ketones and Cognitive Repair 01:24:06 Recommended Superfoods 01:26:46 Omega-3: Effects on Mental Health, Depression, and Longevity 01:32:21 Is Omega-3 Supplementation the Same as a High Omega-3 Diet? 01:41:28 Effects of Creatine on Cognitive Function 01:49:18 Link Between Cancer Outcomes and Creatine 01:50:09 Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss? 01:59:06 Fasting Windows to Achieve Autophagy 02:01:01 Intermittent Fasting: Do’s and Don’ts 02:02:19 Effects of Fasting on Sleep 02:04:49 How Soon After Training Should You Take Protein? 02:08:29 What Is Insulin Resistance? 02:10:28 Benefits of Red Light Therapy 02:11:36 Infrared vs. Traditional Saunas 02:18:41 Sauna Benefits: Reducing Stress and Improving Mood 02:22:12 What Are Microplastics and Are They Harmful? 02:27:48 The Role of Fiber in Eliminating Microplastics 02:31:43 Are There Risks to Living Near a Golf Course? 02:42:18 What Is Choline? Follow Dr Rhonda: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3TYAEUD X - https://bit.ly/3IFvCu1  Website - https://bit.ly/4o75U1F  Weekly health newsletter - https://bit.ly/4kYsR4f  You can subscribe to Rhonda’s monthly series on YouTube and Spotify: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4l1FZW9  Spotify: https://bit.ly/45l77Lc  You can download Rhonda's free protocol guides, here: The Cognitive Enhancement Blueprint - https://bit.ly/44QYF6t  The Omega-3 Supplementation Guide- https://bit.ly/44Pi1sE  How to Train According to the Experts - https://bit.ly/4mbtzMm  Research Document: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DOAC-Dr-Rhonda-Patrick-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Intuit - https://www.intuit.com/expert-careers/?cid=aud_nativly_reach_us_expertnetwork-fy25_aw_hostread-diaryofceo-na-60s_broad_audio_1x1_intuit-gtm_na_na   KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAnti-Aging Expert on How Missing This Vitamin Is As Bad As Smoking, and What You Should Know About Creatine!b300066b-7d5b-47de-a2cb-3c8936f4eb69Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +000010697https://216.73.216.191/allTags In God’s Hands Read: Psalm 56:3-4, 8-11 Nico grinned as his sister lay back on her inflatable raft. “I’m going to pop your float,” he told her. “You’ll sink.” Maya smiled, unfazed. “My life jacket will hold me up.” “What if I take the life jacket?” Nico asked. Maya shrugged. “It still won’t matter. This is the shallow end, and the water only reaches up to my waist.” “Well then, maybe I’ll just pick you up and dunk you under,” said Nico. Maya grinned and pointed to Mom sitting at the side of the pool. “With Mom there, I’ll be just fine.” A while later, Mom’s phone rang. “Time to go inside, kids,” she said after she hung up. “I need to go pick Dad up from work. He just called to say he feels really sick, so I’m going to take him to the emergency room.” Maya and Nico gave each other worried looks. “Okay, Mom,” Nico said. Mom was gone quite a while, and when she returned home, Dad wasn’t with her. “What’s wrong with Dad?” asked Maya anxiously. “We don’t know for sure yet, but they admitted him as a patient at the hospital,” replied Mom. “Hopefully it’s nothing serious.” Nico felt nervous too. “What if it is really serious?” he asked. “Aren’t you scared, Mom?” “Of course I am,” said Mom. “But I’m thankful to know that God is in control and no matter what happens, Dad—and each of us—will be okay because we’re in God’s hands. We’ll pray for Dad, and we need to trust God to take care of him.” “But what if something’s really wrong with Dad?” asked Nico. “How could that ever be okay?” “Earlier today I heard you teasing your sister in the pool,” Mom told him. “But Maya knew that no matter what you did, she’d be okay because I was there and would take care of her. Well, we can have absolute confidence that no matter what happens, we’ll be okay because Jesus died and rose again to save us and give us eternal life. He will always be with us and take care of us—even if the worst were to happen. We’re safe in His hands.” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Has something happened that makes you feel sad or scared? Is someone you love sick? Has a parent lost a job? Did your parents get divorced? Whatever your troubles are, Jesus knows all about them. He loves you so much that He gave His life to save you, and He’s right there with you. Trust Him to watch over you, no matter what happens. Today's Key Verse Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. (NKJV) Psalm 56:3 Today's Key Thought Trust Jesus to care for you

Read: Psalm 56:3-4, 8-11 Nico grinned as his sister lay back on her inflatable raft. “I’m going to pop your float,” he told her. “You’ll sink.” Maya smiled, unfazed. “My life jacket will hold me up.” “What if I take the life jacket?” Nico asked. Maya shrugged. “It still won’t matter. This is the shallow end, and the water only reaches up to my waist.” “Well then, maybe I’ll just pick you up and dunk you under,” said Nico. Maya grinned and pointed to Mom sitting at the side of the pool. “With Mom there, I’ll be just fine.” A while later, Mom’s phone rang. “Time to go inside, kids,” she said after she hung up. “I need to go pick Dad up from work. He just called to say he feels really sick, so I’m going to take him to the emergency room.” Maya and Nico gave each other worried looks. “Okay, Mom,” Nico said. Mom was gone quite a while, and when she returned home, Dad wasn’t with her. “What’s wrong with Dad?” asked Maya anxiously. “We don’t know for sure yet, but they admitted him as a patient at the hospital,” replied Mom. “Hopefully it’s nothing serious.” Nico felt nervous too. “What if it is really serious?” he asked. “Aren’t you scared, Mom?” “Of course I am,” said Mom. “But I’m thankful to know that God is in control and no matter what happens, Dad—and each of us—will be okay because we’re in God’s hands. We’ll pray for Dad, and we need to trust God to take care of him.” “But what if something’s really wrong with Dad?” asked Nico. “How could that ever be okay?” “Earlier today I heard you teasing your sister in the pool,” Mom told him. “But Maya knew that no matter what you did, she’d be okay because I was there and would take care of her. Well, we can have absolute confidence that no matter what happens, we’ll be okay because Jesus died and rose again to save us and give us eternal life. He will always be with us and take care of us—even if the worst were to happen. We’re safe in His hands.” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Has something happened that makes you feel sad or scared? Is someone you love sick? Has a parent lost a job? Did your parents get divorced? Whatever your troubles are, Jesus knows all about them. He loves you so much that He gave His life to save you, and He’s right there with you. Trust Him to watch over you, no matter what happens. Today's Key Verse Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. (NKJV) Psalm 56:3 Today's Key Thought Trust Jesus to care for you

In God’s Hands d7117859-c2cc-4f61-85ca-e544c1800de6Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: God Comforts His People (2025) Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 209: God Comforts His People (2025)0b19ffeb-ec55-4e53-9701-86ecea1dcbceMon, 28 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: Summary of the Anointing of the Sick (2025) This summary of the Catechism’s teaching about the Anointing of the Sick is concise and rich. This holy anointing brings us hope and courage as we endure illness and the difficulties of old age. While we pray for healing of body and soul, this sacrament also prepares us for death. Fr. Mike ends this episode by explaining three practices of the Church that help her members prepare for death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1526-1532. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

This summary of the Catechism’s teaching about the Anointing of the Sick is concise and rich. This holy anointing brings us hope and courage as we endure illness and the difficulties of old age. While we pray for healing of body and soul, this sacrament also prepares us for death. Fr. Mike ends this episode by explaining three practices of the Church that help her members prepare for death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1526-1532. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 209: Summary of the Anointing of the Sick (2025)3b8cef3e-56f2-4fbe-aa2a-93bb1184390eMon, 28 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIn God’s HandsNico grinned as his sister lay back on her inflatable raft. "I'm going to pop your float," he told her. "You'll sink."Maya smiled, unfazed. "My life jacket will hold me up.""What if I take the life jacket?" Nico asked.Maya shrugged. "It still won't matter. This is the shallow end, and the water only reaches up to my waist.""Well then, maybe I'll just pick you up and dunk you under," said Nico.Maya grinned and pointed to Mom sitting at the side of the pool. "With Mom there, I'll be just fine."A while later, Mom's phone rang. "Time to go inside, kids," she said after she hung up. "I need to go pick Dad up from work. He just called to say he feels really sick, so I'm going to take him to the emergency room."Maya and Nico gave each other worried looks. "Okay, Mom," Nico said.Mom was gone quite a while, and when she returned home, Dad wasn't with her. "What's wrong with Dad?" asked Maya anxiously."We don't know for sure yet, but they admitted him as a patient at the hospital," replied Mom. "Hopefully it's nothing serious."Nico felt nervous too. "What if it is really serious?" he asked. "Aren't you scared, Mom?""Of course I am," said Mom. "But I'm thankful to know that God is in control and no matter what happens, Dad--and each of us--will be okay because we're in God's hands. We'll pray for Dad, and we need to trust God to take care of him.""But what if something's really wrong with Dad?" asked Nico. "How could that ever be okay?" "Earlier today I heard you teasing your sister in the pool," Mom told him. "But Maya knew that no matter what you did, she'd be okay because I was there and would take care of her. Well, we can have absolute confidence that no matter what happens, we'll be okay because Jesus died and rose again to save us and give us eternal life. He will always be with us and take care of us--even if the worst were to happen. We're safe in His hands." –Nance E. Keyes

Nico grinned as his sister lay back on her inflatable raft. "I'm going to pop your float," he told her. "You'll sink."Maya smiled, unfazed. "My life jacket will hold me up.""What if I take the life jacket?" Nico asked.Maya shrugged. "It still won't matter. This is the shallow end, and the water only reaches up to my waist.""Well then, maybe I'll just pick you up and dunk you under," said Nico.Maya grinned and pointed to Mom sitting at the side of the pool. "With Mom there, I'll be just fine."A while later, Mom's phone rang. "Time to go inside, kids," she said after she hung up. "I need to go pick Dad up from work. He just called to say he feels really sick, so I'm going to take him to the emergency room."Maya and Nico gave each other worried looks. "Okay, Mom," Nico said.Mom was gone quite a while, and when she returned home, Dad wasn't with her. "What's wrong with Dad?" asked Maya anxiously."We don't know for sure yet, but they admitted him as a patient at the hospital," replied Mom. "Hopefully it's nothing serious."Nico felt nervous too. "What if it is really serious?" he asked. "Aren't you scared, Mom?""Of course I am," said Mom. "But I'm thankful to know that God is in control and no matter what happens, Dad--and each of us--will be okay because we're in God's hands. We'll pray for Dad, and we need to trust God to take care of him.""But what if something's really wrong with Dad?" asked Nico. "How could that ever be okay?" "Earlier today I heard you teasing your sister in the pool," Mom told him. "But Maya knew that no matter what you did, she'd be okay because I was there and would take care of her. Well, we can have absolute confidence that no matter what happens, we'll be okay because Jesus died and rose again to save us and give us eternal life. He will always be with us and take care of us--even if the worst were to happen. We're safe in His hands." –Nance E. Keyes

In God’s Hands3cca8316-4cd6-42d4-bf33-52ea21205830Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Sin Slivers Read: Psalm 32:1-5 "Ouch!” cried Wren as she climbed into the tree house her dad was building. Dad stopped hammering and raised his brow. “I hurt my finger,” Wren said. “Let me take a look.” Dad put his hammer down and studied her finger. “You’ve got a sliver, but don’t worry, I’m an expert sliver remover! Just as soon as I’m finished here, I’ll take it out.” Wren squirmed. “It’s okay. It’s not that big. I’ll just leave it.” “Not a good idea,” said Dad, digging through his toolbox. He frowned. “That’s strange. My tape measure isn’t in here. Well, I can work without it for now.” “Tape measure?” Wren asked, suddenly feeling guilty. And as the afternoon wore on, she felt more and more guilty. She knew what had happened to the tape measure. “Dad, this sliver really hurts,” Wren said that evening. “I think I need help from an expert sliver remover after all.” “Oh, that’s right—I forgot about your sliver!” Dad got out the tweezers. “Slivers don’t go away on their own.” Wren winced as he pricked her skin. “There,” Dad said. “It’s out.” Wren looked at the tiny fleck Dad was holding. “I can’t believe something that small could hurt so bad,” she said. “This little sliver reminds me of what we call ‘little’ sins,” said Dad. “We think they don’t really amount to much and shouldn’t hurt anybody. But if we’re sensitive to how Jesus wants us to love others, they cause us grief until we confess them and get them removed. We could call them sin slivers.” Wren sighed. “Dad, I…” She hesitated. “I need another sliver removed—a sin sliver that’s been bothering me all day. I took your tape measure. I know I’m not supposed to go in your toolbox, but I used it to take measurements for a treasure map, and then I lost it in the woods. I’m sorry. I should have told you right away.” “So that’s where it went!” said Dad. “Well, I’ll have to get another tape measure, but at least I won’t be hunting for that one anymore. I’m glad you told me, and I forgive you. Even better—Jesus promises to forgive the sins we confess too.” –Jody Hedlund How about you? Is there a nagging sin you need to confess? Maybe you fibbed to your parents or bent the rules to win a game. It may not have seemed like a big deal at the time, but any sin, no matter how big or small it seems, hurts both you and others. Don’t wait any longer. Confess your sin to Jesus and to anyone else you’ve sinned against and ask for forgiveness. Today's Key Verse People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. (NLT) Proverbs 28:13 Today's Key Thought All sin hurts you—confess it

Read: Psalm 32:1-5 "Ouch!” cried Wren as she climbed into the tree house her dad was building. Dad stopped hammering and raised his brow. “I hurt my finger,” Wren said. “Let me take a look.” Dad put his hammer down and studied her finger. “You’ve got a sliver, but don’t worry, I’m an expert sliver remover! Just as soon as I’m finished here, I’ll take it out.” Wren squirmed. “It’s okay. It’s not that big. I’ll just leave it.” “Not a good idea,” said Dad, digging through his toolbox. He frowned. “That’s strange. My tape measure isn’t in here. Well, I can work without it for now.” “Tape measure?” Wren asked, suddenly feeling guilty. And as the afternoon wore on, she felt more and more guilty. She knew what had happened to the tape measure. “Dad, this sliver really hurts,” Wren said that evening. “I think I need help from an expert sliver remover after all.” “Oh, that’s right—I forgot about your sliver!” Dad got out the tweezers. “Slivers don’t go away on their own.” Wren winced as he pricked her skin. “There,” Dad said. “It’s out.” Wren looked at the tiny fleck Dad was holding. “I can’t believe something that small could hurt so bad,” she said. “This little sliver reminds me of what we call ‘little’ sins,” said Dad. “We think they don’t really amount to much and shouldn’t hurt anybody. But if we’re sensitive to how Jesus wants us to love others, they cause us grief until we confess them and get them removed. We could call them sin slivers.” Wren sighed. “Dad, I…” She hesitated. “I need another sliver removed—a sin sliver that’s been bothering me all day. I took your tape measure. I know I’m not supposed to go in your toolbox, but I used it to take measurements for a treasure map, and then I lost it in the woods. I’m sorry. I should have told you right away.” “So that’s where it went!” said Dad. “Well, I’ll have to get another tape measure, but at least I won’t be hunting for that one anymore. I’m glad you told me, and I forgive you. Even better—Jesus promises to forgive the sins we confess too.” –Jody Hedlund How about you? Is there a nagging sin you need to confess? Maybe you fibbed to your parents or bent the rules to win a game. It may not have seemed like a big deal at the time, but any sin, no matter how big or small it seems, hurts both you and others. Don’t wait any longer. Confess your sin to Jesus and to anyone else you’ve sinned against and ask for forgiveness. Today's Key Verse People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. (NLT) Proverbs 28:13 Today's Key Thought All sin hurts you—confess it

Sin Slivers 3288fbb8-6c26-482c-9fbe-7bd44f0eb02cSun, 27 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2025) Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2025)49082b46-0418-440b-9e78-9f488677b207Sun, 27 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: Completing the Earthly Pilgrimage (2025) The effects of the Anointing of the Sick are numerous and deeply transformative. In times of great need and temptation, this sacrament brings us strength, courage, peace, and the forgiveness of sins. Fr. Mike explains that these effects aren’t only for the individual recipient but for the whole ecclesial community. We learn that when a person approaches the threshold of death, joining this anointing with Reconciliation and the Eucharist as viaticum constitute “the sacraments that complete the earthly pilgrimage.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1520-1525. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The effects of the Anointing of the Sick are numerous and deeply transformative. In times of great need and temptation, this sacrament brings us strength, courage, peace, and the forgiveness of sins. Fr. Mike explains that these effects aren’t only for the individual recipient but for the whole ecclesial community. We learn that when a person approaches the threshold of death, joining this anointing with Reconciliation and the Eucharist as viaticum constitute “the sacraments that complete the earthly pilgrimage.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1520-1525. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 208: Completing the Earthly Pilgrimage (2025)bd93d490-c5e6-47c3-939c-f258548ac8d8Sun, 27 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSin Slivers"Ouch!" cried Wren as she climbed into the tree house her dad was building. Dad stopped hammering and raised his brow. "I hurt my finger," Wren said. "Let me take a look." Dad put his hammer down and studied her finger. "You've got a sliver, but don't worry, I'm an expert sliver remover! Just as soon as I'm finished here, I'll take it out." Wren squirmed. "It's okay. It's not that big. I'll just leave it." "Not a good idea," said Dad, digging through his toolbox. He frowned. "That's strange. My tape measure isn't in here. Well, I can work without it for now." "Tape measure?" Wren asked, suddenly feeling guilty. And as the afternoon wore on, she felt more and more guilty. She knew what had happened to the tape measure."Dad, this sliver really hurts," Wren said that evening. "I think I need help from an expert sliver remover after all." "Oh, that's right--I forgot about your sliver!" Dad got out the tweezers. "Slivers don't go away on their own." Wren winced as he pricked her skin. "There," Dad said. "It's out." Wren looked at the tiny fleck Dad was holding. "I can't believe something that small could hurt so bad," she said. "This little sliver reminds me of what we call 'little' sins," said Dad. "We think they don't really amount to much and shouldn't hurt anybody. But if we're sensitive to how Jesus wants us to love others, they cause us grief until we confess them and get them removed. We could call them sin slivers."Wren sighed. "Dad, I…" She hesitated. "I need another sliver removed--a sin sliver that's been bothering me all day. I took your tape measure. I know I'm not supposed to go in your toolbox, but I used it to take measurements for a treasure map, and then I lost it in the woods. I'm sorry. I should have told you right away." "So that's where it went!" said Dad. "Well, I'll have to get another tape measure, but at least I won't be hunting for that one anymore. I'm glad you told me, and I forgive you. Even better--Jesus promises to forgive the sins we confess too." –Jody Hedlund

"Ouch!" cried Wren as she climbed into the tree house her dad was building. Dad stopped hammering and raised his brow. "I hurt my finger," Wren said. "Let me take a look." Dad put his hammer down and studied her finger. "You've got a sliver, but don't worry, I'm an expert sliver remover! Just as soon as I'm finished here, I'll take it out." Wren squirmed. "It's okay. It's not that big. I'll just leave it." "Not a good idea," said Dad, digging through his toolbox. He frowned. "That's strange. My tape measure isn't in here. Well, I can work without it for now." "Tape measure?" Wren asked, suddenly feeling guilty. And as the afternoon wore on, she felt more and more guilty. She knew what had happened to the tape measure."Dad, this sliver really hurts," Wren said that evening. "I think I need help from an expert sliver remover after all." "Oh, that's right--I forgot about your sliver!" Dad got out the tweezers. "Slivers don't go away on their own." Wren winced as he pricked her skin. "There," Dad said. "It's out." Wren looked at the tiny fleck Dad was holding. "I can't believe something that small could hurt so bad," she said. "This little sliver reminds me of what we call 'little' sins," said Dad. "We think they don't really amount to much and shouldn't hurt anybody. But if we're sensitive to how Jesus wants us to love others, they cause us grief until we confess them and get them removed. We could call them sin slivers."Wren sighed. "Dad, I…" She hesitated. "I need another sliver removed--a sin sliver that's been bothering me all day. I took your tape measure. I know I'm not supposed to go in your toolbox, but I used it to take measurements for a treasure map, and then I lost it in the woods. I'm sorry. I should have told you right away." "So that's where it went!" said Dad. "Well, I'll have to get another tape measure, but at least I won't be hunting for that one anymore. I'm glad you told me, and I forgive you. Even better--Jesus promises to forgive the sins we confess too." –Jody Hedlund

Sin Slivers7a5b8c7f-d15c-4ed8-80b6-ea66ba9f47caSun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/27/25 Teach Us to Pray Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The battle of prayer. Every one of us knows that we ought to pray. But not all of us know how. In addition, not all of us know that prayer can often be a challenge...it is a battle. Mass Readings from July 27, 2025: Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138:1-3, 6-8Colossians 2:12-14 Luke 11:1-13

Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The battle of prayer. Every one of us knows that we ought to pray. But not all of us know how. In addition, not all of us know that prayer can often be a challenge...it is a battle. Mass Readings from July 27, 2025: Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138:1-3, 6-8Colossians 2:12-14 Luke 11:1-13

full07/27/25 Teach Us to Prayce7d937a-3a7c-4761-99ef-3747707d292aSat, 26 Jul 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Growing Light Read: Ephesians 5:8-20 The girls in Cabin 9 were walking down the path to the campfire at Bible camp when Gabby pointed up at the sky. “Look at the moon tonight! Yesterday there was no moonlight at all in the sky, but today there is a bright sliver of light.” Her counselor, Jami, nodded. “It has started to reflect the sun’s light, and tomorrow it will reflect more light and keep growing until it’s a full moon.” They reached the campfire and found their seats. They sang silly songs and laughed as they roasted marshmallows, then listened as the camp director told them about Jesus. A warm feeling filled Gabby as she listened to the director speak. She suddenly knew that she wanted to trust in Jesus. She moved a little closer to Jami and asked her to pray with her to ask Jesus to forgive her for her sins. Jami gave her a hug as they knelt down to pray. Later that night, as they walked back to the cabin, Jami smiled and pointed up at the moon. “Gabby, now that you trust in Jesus, your faith is like that moon. Just as the moon reflects the sun’s light, our lives reflect the love of Jesus. Yesterday, like the moon, you had no light, but today God’s love and goodness have started to shine through you.” Gabby stared up at the moon. “I’m so excited to have Jesus in my life, but what do I do when I get home?” she asked. “As you grow in your relationship with Jesus, His light will grow inside you,” said Jami. “Just as a crescent moon grows into a bright full moon, you’ll begin to reflect Him more and more. When you get home, keep getting to know Jesus better and learning more about Him. Go to church and spend time with other Christians, and read your Bible and pray every day. As your faith and understanding grow, you’ll become more like Jesus and reflect more of His light, just like that moon.” Gabby pondered Jami’s words. “Wow,” she said. “I can’t wait to get to know Jesus even better! And now that I know Him, I know He’ll be with me and help me shine every day.” –Bethany Den Boer How about you? Have you recently decided to trust in Jesus? Do you wonder what you’re supposed to do now? Now that your sins are forgiven and you belong to Jesus, He will make His light inside you grow. As you grow in your relationship with Him, He will help you follow Him in all you do, and others will be able to see His light shining in your life. Today's Key Verse But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (NKJV) 2 Peter 3:18 Today's Key Thought Keep growing in your faith

Read: Ephesians 5:8-20 The girls in Cabin 9 were walking down the path to the campfire at Bible camp when Gabby pointed up at the sky. “Look at the moon tonight! Yesterday there was no moonlight at all in the sky, but today there is a bright sliver of light.” Her counselor, Jami, nodded. “It has started to reflect the sun’s light, and tomorrow it will reflect more light and keep growing until it’s a full moon.” They reached the campfire and found their seats. They sang silly songs and laughed as they roasted marshmallows, then listened as the camp director told them about Jesus. A warm feeling filled Gabby as she listened to the director speak. She suddenly knew that she wanted to trust in Jesus. She moved a little closer to Jami and asked her to pray with her to ask Jesus to forgive her for her sins. Jami gave her a hug as they knelt down to pray. Later that night, as they walked back to the cabin, Jami smiled and pointed up at the moon. “Gabby, now that you trust in Jesus, your faith is like that moon. Just as the moon reflects the sun’s light, our lives reflect the love of Jesus. Yesterday, like the moon, you had no light, but today God’s love and goodness have started to shine through you.” Gabby stared up at the moon. “I’m so excited to have Jesus in my life, but what do I do when I get home?” she asked. “As you grow in your relationship with Jesus, His light will grow inside you,” said Jami. “Just as a crescent moon grows into a bright full moon, you’ll begin to reflect Him more and more. When you get home, keep getting to know Jesus better and learning more about Him. Go to church and spend time with other Christians, and read your Bible and pray every day. As your faith and understanding grow, you’ll become more like Jesus and reflect more of His light, just like that moon.” Gabby pondered Jami’s words. “Wow,” she said. “I can’t wait to get to know Jesus even better! And now that I know Him, I know He’ll be with me and help me shine every day.” –Bethany Den Boer How about you? Have you recently decided to trust in Jesus? Do you wonder what you’re supposed to do now? Now that your sins are forgiven and you belong to Jesus, He will make His light inside you grow. As you grow in your relationship with Him, He will help you follow Him in all you do, and others will be able to see His light shining in your life. Today's Key Verse But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (NKJV) 2 Peter 3:18 Today's Key Thought Keep growing in your faith

Growing Light 647c4cab-c36f-4515-a43e-58c2bafcb9b0Sat, 26 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2025) Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2025)507011dd-0a4e-4343-8547-2c32f5da68a3Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: Celebrating the Anointing of the Sick (2025) The Anointing of the Sick is not just for those on the verge of death but for any faithful suffering from a grave illness. Fr. Mike explains that because of this, we don’t have to put this sacrament off to the very end; instead, we can enjoy the graces it confers as often as is fitting throughout a lifetime. This section also discusses how we can celebrate the Anointing of the Sick. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1514-1519. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Anointing of the Sick is not just for those on the verge of death but for any faithful suffering from a grave illness. Fr. Mike explains that because of this, we don’t have to put this sacrament off to the very end; instead, we can enjoy the graces it confers as often as is fitting throughout a lifetime. This section also discusses how we can celebrate the Anointing of the Sick. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1514-1519. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 207: Celebrating the Anointing of the Sick (2025)8266e58b-d5e8-42b1-ac7c-51b950e9bb2dSat, 26 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrowing LightThe girls in Cabin 9 were walking down the path to the campfire at Bible camp when Gabby pointed up at the sky. "Look at the moon tonight! Yesterday there was no moonlight at all in the sky, but today there is a bright sliver of light."Her counselor, Jami, nodded. "It has started to reflect the sun's light, and tomorrow it will reflect more light and keep growing until it's a full moon." They reached the campfire and found their seats. They sang silly songs and laughed as they roasted marshmallows, then listened as the camp director told them about Jesus.A warm feeling filled Gabby as she listened to the director speak. She suddenly knew that she wanted to trust in Jesus. She moved a little closer to Jami and asked her to pray with her to ask Jesus to forgive her for her sins. Jami gave her a hug as they knelt down to pray.Later that night, as they walked back to the cabin, Jami smiled and pointed up at the moon. "Gabby, now that you trust in Jesus, your faith is like that moon. Just as the moon reflects the sun's light, our lives reflect the love of Jesus. Yesterday, like the moon, you had no light, but today God's love and goodness have started to shine through you."Gabby stared up at the moon. "I'm so excited to have Jesus in my life, but what do I do when I get home?" she asked. "As you grow in your relationship with Jesus, His light will grow inside you," said Jami. "Just as a crescent moon grows into a bright full moon, you'll begin to reflect Him more and more. When you get home, keep getting to know Jesus better and learning more about Him. Go to church and spend time with other Christians, and read your Bible and pray every day. As your faith and understanding grow, you'll become more like Jesus and reflect more of His light, just like that moon." Gabby pondered Jami's words. "Wow," she said. "I can't wait to get to know Jesus even better! And now that I know Him, I know He'll be with me and help me shine every day." –Bethany Den Boer

The girls in Cabin 9 were walking down the path to the campfire at Bible camp when Gabby pointed up at the sky. "Look at the moon tonight! Yesterday there was no moonlight at all in the sky, but today there is a bright sliver of light."Her counselor, Jami, nodded. "It has started to reflect the sun's light, and tomorrow it will reflect more light and keep growing until it's a full moon." They reached the campfire and found their seats. They sang silly songs and laughed as they roasted marshmallows, then listened as the camp director told them about Jesus.A warm feeling filled Gabby as she listened to the director speak. She suddenly knew that she wanted to trust in Jesus. She moved a little closer to Jami and asked her to pray with her to ask Jesus to forgive her for her sins. Jami gave her a hug as they knelt down to pray.Later that night, as they walked back to the cabin, Jami smiled and pointed up at the moon. "Gabby, now that you trust in Jesus, your faith is like that moon. Just as the moon reflects the sun's light, our lives reflect the love of Jesus. Yesterday, like the moon, you had no light, but today God's love and goodness have started to shine through you."Gabby stared up at the moon. "I'm so excited to have Jesus in my life, but what do I do when I get home?" she asked. "As you grow in your relationship with Jesus, His light will grow inside you," said Jami. "Just as a crescent moon grows into a bright full moon, you'll begin to reflect Him more and more. When you get home, keep getting to know Jesus better and learning more about Him. Go to church and spend time with other Christians, and read your Bible and pray every day. As your faith and understanding grow, you'll become more like Jesus and reflect more of His light, just like that moon." Gabby pondered Jami's words. "Wow," she said. "I can't wait to get to know Jesus even better! And now that I know Him, I know He'll be with me and help me shine every day." –Bethany Den Boer

Growing Light4210f335-4ee8-4589-a410-a646da526c0aSat, 26 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsi want to be confidentHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about confidence and how we find that in God and not ourselves. When our confidence is rooted in Jesus, we are full of peace and security knowing that He is faithful in everything.  "Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Hebrews 4:16 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about confidence and how we find that in God and not ourselves. When our confidence is rooted in Jesus, we are full of peace and security knowing that He is faithful in everything.  "Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Hebrews 4:16 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulli want to be confident78228dd7-8b9c-4bc4-ae5e-f6743881f8aeFri, 25 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +00002693https://216.73.216.191/allTagsi want to be confidentHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about confidence and how we find that in God and not ourselves. When our confidence is rooted in Jesus, we are full of peace and security knowing that He is faithful in everything.  "Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Hebrews 4:16 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about confidence and how we find that in God and not ourselves. When our confidence is rooted in Jesus, we are full of peace and security knowing that He is faithful in everything.  "Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Hebrews 4:16 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulli want to be confident5ee71ee2-3f73-4768-ae97-a3bb968592cdFri, 25 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: The Role of Dopamine in Addiction and Motivation - Anna LembkeIn today’s moment, renowned neuroscientist and author, Anna Lembke, explores the fascinating science of dopamine and its impact on our behaviour. Discover why dopamine is fundamental to survival, how it drives pleasure and motivation, and why we are more vulnerable to addiction than we think. Neuroscientist Anna Lembke is the author of bestselling book, Dopamine Nation. As a professor of psychiatry and the Medical Director of the Stanford Addiction Medicine program, she has become a leading expert on the brain’s reward system. Her work explores how the balance of pleasure and pain in the brain can lead to addiction and what happens when we overstimulate our reward pathways in the modern world. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/QYBqCgLtgVb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/wiYqNPRtgVb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s moment, renowned neuroscientist and author, Anna Lembke, explores the fascinating science of dopamine and its impact on our behaviour. Discover why dopamine is fundamental to survival, how it drives pleasure and motivation, and why we are more vulnerable to addiction than we think. Neuroscientist Anna Lembke is the author of bestselling book, Dopamine Nation. As a professor of psychiatry and the Medical Director of the Stanford Addiction Medicine program, she has become a leading expert on the brain’s reward system. Her work explores how the balance of pleasure and pain in the brain can lead to addiction and what happens when we overstimulate our reward pathways in the modern world. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/QYBqCgLtgVb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/wiYqNPRtgVb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: The Role of Dopamine in Addiction and Motivation - Anna Lembke57121be4-13c9-448c-bab7-63d3b20dfc98Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +00001388https://216.73.216.191/allTags Like a Badger (Part 2) Read: Romans 12:6-8 I heard the kids’ choir at church is holding auditions next week,” Mom said as Milo set the table for dinner. “Why don’t you try out? I know how much you love to sing, and they could sure use you.” Milo shrugged. “I’m sure those kids are way better than me, so why bother? I’ll just stick to singing in the shower.” “I found out more about badgers!” Anna announced when they sat down to dinner. “Have you ever heard of a honey badger?” “No, but I’m guessing it’s called a honey badger because it likes honey,” said Milo. “Right!” said Anna. “The honey badger has a bird friend called a honeyguide. When the honeyguide finds a beehive full of honey, it leads the way to it. Then the honey badger uses its claws to break open the hive and eat the honey.” “Does the honeyguide get some of the honey too?” asked Milo. Anna shook her head. “Well, that doesn’t seem fair!” said Milo. “The honey badger should share the honey.” “But the honeyguide doesn’t want the honey,” said Anna. “It wants the beeswax and the bees’ eggs and larvae in the honeycomb, and that’s what the honey badger leaves behind.” “Interesting,” said Dad. “So each one helps the other, and by helping each other they both benefit.” “You know, we’re supposed to do the same thing as Christians,” said Mom. “Just like the bird is able to locate honey and the honey badger has claws to open the hive, God has blessed us with different talents and abilities. He wants us to use them to help others and point them to Jesus. When we keep our gifts to ourselves instead of sharing them with others, everyone misses out—both us and the people who would have benefited from them.” Milo sighed. “You’re talking about me trying out for the kids’ choir, aren’t you?” He put down his fork. “Okay, maybe I’ll give it a try—I wouldn’t want to keep a gift God gave me all to myself when I could use it to help others. I might make new friends and learn more about music too. That sounds better than just singing in the shower!” –Tanya Ferdinandusz How about you? What special talents, skills, or abilities has God given you? Are you using them to help others and point them to Jesus—or are you keeping them all to yourself? God gave you those gifts so you could use them to bless others—and they have gifts that you’ll benefit from too! Share your gifts so they can help others and bring glory to God. Today's Key Verse Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. (NIV) 1 Peter 4:10 Today's Key Thought Use your gifts to help others

Read: Romans 12:6-8 I heard the kids’ choir at church is holding auditions next week,” Mom said as Milo set the table for dinner. “Why don’t you try out? I know how much you love to sing, and they could sure use you.” Milo shrugged. “I’m sure those kids are way better than me, so why bother? I’ll just stick to singing in the shower.” “I found out more about badgers!” Anna announced when they sat down to dinner. “Have you ever heard of a honey badger?” “No, but I’m guessing it’s called a honey badger because it likes honey,” said Milo. “Right!” said Anna. “The honey badger has a bird friend called a honeyguide. When the honeyguide finds a beehive full of honey, it leads the way to it. Then the honey badger uses its claws to break open the hive and eat the honey.” “Does the honeyguide get some of the honey too?” asked Milo. Anna shook her head. “Well, that doesn’t seem fair!” said Milo. “The honey badger should share the honey.” “But the honeyguide doesn’t want the honey,” said Anna. “It wants the beeswax and the bees’ eggs and larvae in the honeycomb, and that’s what the honey badger leaves behind.” “Interesting,” said Dad. “So each one helps the other, and by helping each other they both benefit.” “You know, we’re supposed to do the same thing as Christians,” said Mom. “Just like the bird is able to locate honey and the honey badger has claws to open the hive, God has blessed us with different talents and abilities. He wants us to use them to help others and point them to Jesus. When we keep our gifts to ourselves instead of sharing them with others, everyone misses out—both us and the people who would have benefited from them.” Milo sighed. “You’re talking about me trying out for the kids’ choir, aren’t you?” He put down his fork. “Okay, maybe I’ll give it a try—I wouldn’t want to keep a gift God gave me all to myself when I could use it to help others. I might make new friends and learn more about music too. That sounds better than just singing in the shower!” –Tanya Ferdinandusz How about you? What special talents, skills, or abilities has God given you? Are you using them to help others and point them to Jesus—or are you keeping them all to yourself? God gave you those gifts so you could use them to bless others—and they have gifts that you’ll benefit from too! Share your gifts so they can help others and bring glory to God. Today's Key Verse Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. (NIV) 1 Peter 4:10 Today's Key Thought Use your gifts to help others

Like a Badger (Part 2) aa931441-0e6d-48a6-bd1c-032dbf3caa94Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2025) Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2025)1ad46f89-6322-485f-92a8-e82128157f3dFri, 25 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: Healing the Sick (2025) By taking up our cross and following Christ, we gain a new way of seeing sickness and frailty. Along with this newness of vision, the Church is given the command from her founder to heal the sick. Since its beginning, the Church has anointed the sick among us, praying for their healing and salvation. Amid their sufferings, the suffering can endure, uniting themselves to Christ’s own afflictions for the sake of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1506-1513. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

By taking up our cross and following Christ, we gain a new way of seeing sickness and frailty. Along with this newness of vision, the Church is given the command from her founder to heal the sick. Since its beginning, the Church has anointed the sick among us, praying for their healing and salvation. Amid their sufferings, the suffering can endure, uniting themselves to Christ’s own afflictions for the sake of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1506-1513. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 206: Healing the Sick (2025)e37e1953-1b61-495f-a98e-a10a399cb29bFri, 25 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLike a Badger (Part 2)"I heard the kids' choir at church is holding auditions next week," Mom said as Milo set the table for dinner. "Why don't you try out? I know how much you love to sing, and they could sure use you." Milo shrugged. "I'm sure those kids are way better than me, so why bother? I'll just stick to singing in the shower." "I found out more about badgers!" Anna announced when they sat down to dinner. "Have you ever heard of a honey badger?" "No, but I'm guessing it's called a honey badger because it likes honey," said Milo."Right!" said Anna. "The honey badger has a bird friend called a honeyguide. When the honeyguide finds a beehive full of honey, it leads the way to it. Then the honey badger uses its claws to break open the hive and eat the honey.""Does the honeyguide get some of the honey too?" asked Milo. Anna shook her head. "Well, that doesn't seem fair!" said Milo. "The honey badger should share the honey.""But the honeyguide doesn't want the honey," said Anna. "It wants the beeswax and the bees' eggs and larvae in the honeycomb, and that's what the honey badger leaves behind.""Interesting," said Dad. "So each one helps the other, and by helping each other they both benefit.""You know, we're supposed to do the same thing as Christians," said Mom. "Just like the bird is able to locate honey and the honey badger has claws to open the hive, God has blessed us with different talents and abilities. He wants us to use them to help others and point them to Jesus. When we keep our gifts to ourselves instead of sharing them with others, everyone misses out--both us and the people who would have benefited from them." Milo sighed. "You're talking about me trying out for the kids' choir, aren't you?" He put down his fork. "Okay, maybe I'll give it a try--I wouldn't want to keep a gift God gave me all to myself when I could use it to help others. I might make new friends and learn more about music too. That sounds better than just singing in the shower!" –Tanya Ferdinandusz

"I heard the kids' choir at church is holding auditions next week," Mom said as Milo set the table for dinner. "Why don't you try out? I know how much you love to sing, and they could sure use you." Milo shrugged. "I'm sure those kids are way better than me, so why bother? I'll just stick to singing in the shower." "I found out more about badgers!" Anna announced when they sat down to dinner. "Have you ever heard of a honey badger?" "No, but I'm guessing it's called a honey badger because it likes honey," said Milo."Right!" said Anna. "The honey badger has a bird friend called a honeyguide. When the honeyguide finds a beehive full of honey, it leads the way to it. Then the honey badger uses its claws to break open the hive and eat the honey.""Does the honeyguide get some of the honey too?" asked Milo. Anna shook her head. "Well, that doesn't seem fair!" said Milo. "The honey badger should share the honey.""But the honeyguide doesn't want the honey," said Anna. "It wants the beeswax and the bees' eggs and larvae in the honeycomb, and that's what the honey badger leaves behind.""Interesting," said Dad. "So each one helps the other, and by helping each other they both benefit.""You know, we're supposed to do the same thing as Christians," said Mom. "Just like the bird is able to locate honey and the honey badger has claws to open the hive, God has blessed us with different talents and abilities. He wants us to use them to help others and point them to Jesus. When we keep our gifts to ourselves instead of sharing them with others, everyone misses out--both us and the people who would have benefited from them." Milo sighed. "You're talking about me trying out for the kids' choir, aren't you?" He put down his fork. "Okay, maybe I'll give it a try--I wouldn't want to keep a gift God gave me all to myself when I could use it to help others. I might make new friends and learn more about music too. That sounds better than just singing in the shower!" –Tanya Ferdinandusz

Like a Badger (Part 2)612f2b46-2be7-4d48-aa67-c38a7b1553adFri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs It Normal to Feel Lonely? Fr. Mike on Loneliness Do you feel lost in your loneliness? Fr. Mike reminds us that throughout Scripture, loneliness shows up again and again, even Jesus himself experienced deep moments of isolation. If you’re feeling alone, know that you’re not the only one. In your loneliness, you can unite your heart to Christ’s, who truly understands what you&#39;re going through. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you feel lost in your loneliness? Fr. Mike reminds us that throughout Scripture, loneliness shows up again and again, even Jesus himself experienced deep moments of isolation. If you’re feeling alone, know that you’re not the only one. In your loneliness, you can unite your heart to Christ’s, who truly understands what you&#39;re going through. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs It Normal to Feel Lonely? Fr. Mike on Loneliness1d228ba1-d864-4d12-8d21-fcb0b705f95dThu, 24 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#929 - Luke 8:40-9:9 – Jesus Raises a Dead GirlThis episode is part 19 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode, Jesus raises a dead 12-year-old girl and heals a woman who has been bleeding for 12 years. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-8-jesus-raises-a-dead-girl/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 19 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode, Jesus raises a dead 12-year-old girl and heals a woman who has been bleeding for 12 years. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-8-jesus-raises-a-dead-girl/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#929 - Luke 8:40-9:9 – Jesus Raises a Dead Girl92c84322-a7a1-4ea7-b2d9-dfbcb22860f3Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000707https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Stop Fighting with Your WifeWhat do you do when every conversation with your wife seems to go sideways, even when you're trying to do the right thing? John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down to expose the hidden habits that slowly destroy communication within marriages. With spiritual clarity and lived experience, they unpack how small patterns, like avoidance, assumptions, or rushed “fixes/hacks", can consistently unravel trust between husband and wife. Instead of playing defense, this episode shows men 5 ways to take responsibility for the tone, clarity, and direction of the most important conversations in their home. We discuss how resentment breeds in the silent darkness of unmet needs. Because a Catholic husband doesn’t just talk, he leads. And that starts with the next conversation. QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS – 29 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 29 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when every conversation with your wife seems to go sideways, even when you're trying to do the right thing? John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down to expose the hidden habits that slowly destroy communication within marriages. With spiritual clarity and lived experience, they unpack how small patterns, like avoidance, assumptions, or rushed “fixes/hacks", can consistently unravel trust between husband and wife. Instead of playing defense, this episode shows men 5 ways to take responsibility for the tone, clarity, and direction of the most important conversations in their home. We discuss how resentment breeds in the silent darkness of unmet needs. Because a Catholic husband doesn’t just talk, he leads. And that starts with the next conversation. QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS – 29 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 29 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow to Stop Fighting with Your Wife260b58f4-975c-408e-8e80-e37ceb24380fThu, 24 Jul 2025 09:45:00 +00003764https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGavin Newsom, The Next President Of The US? "America's At Breaking Point & Trump's Playing Dangerous Games!"Is Gavin Newsom America’s Next President?! The California Governor breaks his silence on the 2028 US presidential campaign, exposes the TRUTH about the Epstein files, reveals what Trump REALLY told him after calling him 'Newscum', and uncovers Trump's plan to rejig the 2028 election! Governor Gavin Newsom previously served as Lieutenant Governor of California and Mayor of San Francisco, and famously survived a 2021 recall election with 62% of the vote. He is co-founder of the hospitality and business empire PlumpJack Group, and hosts the This Is Gavin Newsom podcast, where he has raw, honest conversations with critics and allies alike. He explains:  Why Trump wants him arrested and is trying to stay in power for 2028 Why America is at a breaking point and creating broken, lonely males How Biden was pushed out by panic and pressure from the Democratic party  Gavin’s personal story of being bullied, dyslexic, and broke growing up How his mother worked 3 jobs and rented out her own bedroom to survive 00:00 Intro   02:40 Can You Believe Your Life?   03:22 Are You the Next President of the United States?   06:11 Your Earliest Context   08:02 Struggling With Learning Difficulties   10:45 We Didn't Have Much Money   13:18 Dyslexia   14:44 Were You Bullied?   18:01 Principles Learned From Starting Your Own Business   22:40 Why Did You Leave Business for Politics?   27:52 Becoming Mayor of San Francisco  32:10 Your Mayoral Race and Your Mum's Diagnosis   37:20 Being With My Mum Through Her Assisted Dying   43:47 How Did You Mess Up?   48:05 Ads   49:14 What's Going On With Young Men?   52:42 What Did the Democratic Party Get Wrong About Men?   55:40 How Would Things Change if You Became President?   58:47 Inviting the Opposition to Your Podcast   1:02:26 Immigration   1:05:45 Who Does Trump Care About?   1:07:19 Does Trump Want You to Fail?   1:12:16 Trump Bribing the Elections   1:12:53 Trump and the Election Fraud   1:16:55 Democrats Not Helping Entrepreneurs   1:19:42 Elon Musk   1:23:24 Your Approach to Entrepreneurship and Tech as President   1:26:26 Is the World Safer Under Trump Than Biden?   1:27:59 Was the Democratic Party Trying to Overthrow Biden?   1:34:08 Am I Sitting With the Future President of the United States?   1:40:17 Homelessness Issues in California   1:43:26 Jeffrey Epstein   1:47:06 Have You Received a Sign From Beyond?   Follow Governor Gavin: X - https://bit.ly/44JlVmN  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4f1xsRM  This Is Gavin Newsom Podcast - https://bit.ly/4m22KdA  You can pre-order Governor Gavin’s memoir, ‘Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery’, here: https://amzn.to/40vvfbn  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Justworks - http://Justworks.com   KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Gavin Newsom America’s Next President?! The California Governor breaks his silence on the 2028 US presidential campaign, exposes the TRUTH about the Epstein files, reveals what Trump REALLY told him after calling him 'Newscum', and uncovers Trump's plan to rejig the 2028 election! Governor Gavin Newsom previously served as Lieutenant Governor of California and Mayor of San Francisco, and famously survived a 2021 recall election with 62% of the vote. He is co-founder of the hospitality and business empire PlumpJack Group, and hosts the This Is Gavin Newsom podcast, where he has raw, honest conversations with critics and allies alike. He explains:  Why Trump wants him arrested and is trying to stay in power for 2028 Why America is at a breaking point and creating broken, lonely males How Biden was pushed out by panic and pressure from the Democratic party  Gavin’s personal story of being bullied, dyslexic, and broke growing up How his mother worked 3 jobs and rented out her own bedroom to survive 00:00 Intro   02:40 Can You Believe Your Life?   03:22 Are You the Next President of the United States?   06:11 Your Earliest Context   08:02 Struggling With Learning Difficulties   10:45 We Didn't Have Much Money   13:18 Dyslexia   14:44 Were You Bullied?   18:01 Principles Learned From Starting Your Own Business   22:40 Why Did You Leave Business for Politics?   27:52 Becoming Mayor of San Francisco  32:10 Your Mayoral Race and Your Mum's Diagnosis   37:20 Being With My Mum Through Her Assisted Dying   43:47 How Did You Mess Up?   48:05 Ads   49:14 What's Going On With Young Men?   52:42 What Did the Democratic Party Get Wrong About Men?   55:40 How Would Things Change if You Became President?   58:47 Inviting the Opposition to Your Podcast   1:02:26 Immigration   1:05:45 Who Does Trump Care About?   1:07:19 Does Trump Want You to Fail?   1:12:16 Trump Bribing the Elections   1:12:53 Trump and the Election Fraud   1:16:55 Democrats Not Helping Entrepreneurs   1:19:42 Elon Musk   1:23:24 Your Approach to Entrepreneurship and Tech as President   1:26:26 Is the World Safer Under Trump Than Biden?   1:27:59 Was the Democratic Party Trying to Overthrow Biden?   1:34:08 Am I Sitting With the Future President of the United States?   1:40:17 Homelessness Issues in California   1:43:26 Jeffrey Epstein   1:47:06 Have You Received a Sign From Beyond?   Follow Governor Gavin: X - https://bit.ly/44JlVmN  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4f1xsRM  This Is Gavin Newsom Podcast - https://bit.ly/4m22KdA  You can pre-order Governor Gavin’s memoir, ‘Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery’, here: https://amzn.to/40vvfbn  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Justworks - http://Justworks.com   KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullGavin Newsom, The Next President Of The US? "America's At Breaking Point & Trump's Playing Dangerous Games!"d0d4dc1f-c4a3-4fd8-bec7-7d70f299ec1fThu, 24 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +00006800https://216.73.216.191/allTags Like a Badger (Part 1) Read: Romans 12:9-18 "What are you reading about?” asked Anna as she peered over her brother’s shoulder to see what was on his computer screen. “Oh, look at that little animal! He’s so cute!” “Stop saying everything is cute!” said Milo. “That’s a badger, and badgers are interesting, not cute!” Anna sniffed. “Well, I think that badger is cute. What do you find so interesting about it?” “Well, this article says that when badgers make their homes underground, they dig dens that are interconnected by a whole maze of burrows and passages. I think that’s pretty cool!” “That is cool,” said Anna. “That means they can visit each other without having to go above ground.” Milo nodded. “And it says badgers are nocturnal animals, which means—” “I know what it means,” said Anna. “It means they’re awake at night and sleep during the day.” “Right. And listen to this. ‘If a badger is away from home at daybreak, he may stay and rest with another badger family for a while before heading back to his own den.’ They must be hospitable animals.” “Hospitable? What does that mean?” asked Anna. “You know—making guests feel comfortable and at home,” said Milo. “Oh! Like how we took care of the missionaries who stayed with us last month.” Anna laughed. “Maybe the traveling badgers are missionary badgers!” “Listen to this,” said Milo. “Badgers sometimes even allow a fox to stay in their den!” “Hmm,” said Anna. “I can’t think of anything to compare that to!” “I can,” said Milo. “It might be like inviting someone you don’t know very well to come over and play—like those new kids who just moved in down the street.” Milo glanced out the window thoughtfully. “In my class at church, we talked about how being kind and welcoming to others shows them Jesus’s love. He welcomed us into His family when we were outsiders, and He wants us to welcome others and help them feel at home. We even learned a verse that says to practice hospitality.” “Let’s ask Mom if we can invite the new kids over,” said Anna. She grinned and pointed toward the TV room. “I’m sure we can make them feel at home in our den!” –Tanya Ferdinandusz How about you? Are you hospitable? Do you make others feel welcome—whether they’re your friends or someone you don’t know well? The Bible tells Christians to be hospitable and welcoming to others—even those we don’t know—because Jesus welcomed us when we didn’t know Him. Share His love with others by making everyone feel welcome at your home, school, church, or wherever you are. Today's Key Verse Always be eager to practice hospitality. (NLT) Romans 12:13 Today's Key Thought Practice hospitality

Read: Romans 12:9-18 "What are you reading about?” asked Anna as she peered over her brother’s shoulder to see what was on his computer screen. “Oh, look at that little animal! He’s so cute!” “Stop saying everything is cute!” said Milo. “That’s a badger, and badgers are interesting, not cute!” Anna sniffed. “Well, I think that badger is cute. What do you find so interesting about it?” “Well, this article says that when badgers make their homes underground, they dig dens that are interconnected by a whole maze of burrows and passages. I think that’s pretty cool!” “That is cool,” said Anna. “That means they can visit each other without having to go above ground.” Milo nodded. “And it says badgers are nocturnal animals, which means—” “I know what it means,” said Anna. “It means they’re awake at night and sleep during the day.” “Right. And listen to this. ‘If a badger is away from home at daybreak, he may stay and rest with another badger family for a while before heading back to his own den.’ They must be hospitable animals.” “Hospitable? What does that mean?” asked Anna. “You know—making guests feel comfortable and at home,” said Milo. “Oh! Like how we took care of the missionaries who stayed with us last month.” Anna laughed. “Maybe the traveling badgers are missionary badgers!” “Listen to this,” said Milo. “Badgers sometimes even allow a fox to stay in their den!” “Hmm,” said Anna. “I can’t think of anything to compare that to!” “I can,” said Milo. “It might be like inviting someone you don’t know very well to come over and play—like those new kids who just moved in down the street.” Milo glanced out the window thoughtfully. “In my class at church, we talked about how being kind and welcoming to others shows them Jesus’s love. He welcomed us into His family when we were outsiders, and He wants us to welcome others and help them feel at home. We even learned a verse that says to practice hospitality.” “Let’s ask Mom if we can invite the new kids over,” said Anna. She grinned and pointed toward the TV room. “I’m sure we can make them feel at home in our den!” –Tanya Ferdinandusz How about you? Are you hospitable? Do you make others feel welcome—whether they’re your friends or someone you don’t know well? The Bible tells Christians to be hospitable and welcoming to others—even those we don’t know—because Jesus welcomed us when we didn’t know Him. Share His love with others by making everyone feel welcome at your home, school, church, or wherever you are. Today's Key Verse Always be eager to practice hospitality. (NLT) Romans 12:13 Today's Key Thought Practice hospitality

Like a Badger (Part 1) dc825e64-870a-4092-8364-e84ed88af8ccThu, 24 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Promise to Zion (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 205: Promise to Zion (2025)6044c76e-32d3-4a69-8118-10c2aff65b20Thu, 24 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Christ the Physician (2025) Sickness and suffering bring us face-to-face with our fragility and limitations. While they might cause some to lose hope and become bitter, we can also endure them in such a way as to grow in maturity and trust in God. Jesus not only heals the sick in the Gospels but also plunges into suffering’s depths. In this redemptive work, we know Jesus as the physician of soul and body. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1499-1505. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Sickness and suffering bring us face-to-face with our fragility and limitations. While they might cause some to lose hope and become bitter, we can also endure them in such a way as to grow in maturity and trust in God. Jesus not only heals the sick in the Gospels but also plunges into suffering’s depths. In this redemptive work, we know Jesus as the physician of soul and body. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1499-1505. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 205: Christ the Physician (2025)e9592c09-f0af-451d-a5bc-1111fb12fe7dThu, 24 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLike a Badger (Part 1)"What are you reading about?" asked Anna as she peered over her brother's shoulder to see what was on his computer screen. "Oh, look at that little animal! He's so cute!""Stop saying everything is cute!" said Milo. "That's a badger, and badgers are interesting, not cute!"Anna sniffed. "Well, I think that badger is cute. What do you find so interesting about it?""Well, this article says that when badgers make their homes underground, they dig dens that are interconnected by a whole maze of burrows and passages. I think that's pretty cool!""That is cool," said Anna. "That means they can visit each other without having to go above ground."Milo nodded. "And it says badgers are nocturnal animals, which means--""I know what it means," said Anna. "It means they're awake at night and sleep during the day.""Right. And listen to this. 'If a badger is away from home at daybreak, he may stay and rest with another badger family for a while before heading back to his own den.' They must be hospitable animals.""Hospitable? What does that mean?" asked Anna."You know--making guests feel comfortable and at home," said Milo. "Oh! Like how we took care of the missionaries who stayed with us last month." Anna laughed. "Maybe the traveling badgers are missionary badgers!""Listen to this," said Milo. "Badgers sometimes even allow a fox to stay in their den!" "Hmm," said Anna. "I can't think of anything to compare that to!""I can," said Milo. "It might be like inviting someone you don't know very well to come over and play--like those new kids who just moved in down the street." Milo glanced out the window thoughtfully. "In my class at church, we talked about how being kind and welcoming to others shows them Jesus's love. He welcomed us into His family when we were outsiders, and He wants us to welcome others and help them feel at home. We even learned a verse that says to practice hospitality.""Let's ask Mom if we can invite the new kids over," said Anna. She grinned and pointed toward the TV room. "I'm sure we can make them feel at home in our den!" –Tanya Ferdinandusz

"What are you reading about?" asked Anna as she peered over her brother's shoulder to see what was on his computer screen. "Oh, look at that little animal! He's so cute!""Stop saying everything is cute!" said Milo. "That's a badger, and badgers are interesting, not cute!"Anna sniffed. "Well, I think that badger is cute. What do you find so interesting about it?""Well, this article says that when badgers make their homes underground, they dig dens that are interconnected by a whole maze of burrows and passages. I think that's pretty cool!""That is cool," said Anna. "That means they can visit each other without having to go above ground."Milo nodded. "And it says badgers are nocturnal animals, which means--""I know what it means," said Anna. "It means they're awake at night and sleep during the day.""Right. And listen to this. 'If a badger is away from home at daybreak, he may stay and rest with another badger family for a while before heading back to his own den.' They must be hospitable animals.""Hospitable? What does that mean?" asked Anna."You know--making guests feel comfortable and at home," said Milo. "Oh! Like how we took care of the missionaries who stayed with us last month." Anna laughed. "Maybe the traveling badgers are missionary badgers!""Listen to this," said Milo. "Badgers sometimes even allow a fox to stay in their den!" "Hmm," said Anna. "I can't think of anything to compare that to!""I can," said Milo. "It might be like inviting someone you don't know very well to come over and play--like those new kids who just moved in down the street." Milo glanced out the window thoughtfully. "In my class at church, we talked about how being kind and welcoming to others shows them Jesus's love. He welcomed us into His family when we were outsiders, and He wants us to welcome others and help them feel at home. We even learned a verse that says to practice hospitality.""Let's ask Mom if we can invite the new kids over," said Anna. She grinned and pointed toward the TV room. "I'm sure we can make them feel at home in our den!" –Tanya Ferdinandusz

Like a Badger (Part 1)28340a31-531f-4b11-81d5-b80f5d29c114Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Spiritual Power of Forgiveness: St. Maria GorettiFr. Martins talks about the power of forgiveness in spiritual warfare through the amazing testimony and life of St. Maria Goretti. Check out our sponsors! Wild Alaskan Co- Wildalaskan.com/exfiles for $35 off your first order. Thanks to Wild Alaskan Company Check out miracles and answered prayer on Heaven Meets Earth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fr. Martins talks about the power of forgiveness in spiritual warfare through the amazing testimony and life of St. Maria Goretti. Check out our sponsors! Wild Alaskan Co- Wildalaskan.com/exfiles for $35 off your first order. Thanks to Wild Alaskan Company Check out miracles and answered prayer on Heaven Meets Earth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullThe Spiritual Power of Forgiveness: St. Maria Gorettiae9e1c06-33c6-46a1-b525-c9c29624f76fWed, 23 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Bottomless Cup Read: Matthew 14:13-21; Ephesians 2:1-7 When Emma came into the living room, tears were falling from Mom’s eyes onto her lap. Dad sat next to her with a hand on her shoulder. “It’s Grandma,” he told Emma. “She died in the hospital this morning.” Emma stared out the window. With Grandma gone, who’d come visit every month? Who’d cook her favorite foods, or go on bike rides and picnics with her? A few days later Mom, Dad, and Emma made the long drive to the funeral. Emma tried to listen during the service. The pastor said, “Ephesians 2:6-7 tells us that God raises us up with Jesus—He gives us spiritual life as well as the promise of physical resurrection when He comes again—so that we will forever show ‘the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.’” After the service Mom didn’t seem as sad while she visited with her sisters. Emma felt like something was missing, and her heart ached. On their drive home, they stopped at a restaurant. Emma saw something strange on the menu. She asked, “What do they mean by ‘bottomless cup of coffee?’ That sounds messy.” Dad laughed a little, and even Mom smiled. “That means they’ll keep filling your cup as long as you want more coffee,” Dad explained. Mom added, “It’s like when Jesus fed the five thousand. He fed people until they were full. Then He gave even more. There’s no end to how much He gives us and does for us.” Dad said, “It’s that way for your grandma now. God will spend all eternity showing kindness to her in heaven.” “But what about us, Dad? I don’t feel full. I feel kind of empty.” “We lost a great treasure in Grandma, and that can make us feel poor instead of rich. But God will never run out of mercy and kindness. He’s rich in both of those—and generous.” Mom nodded. “God gave us the greatest treasure of all when He gave His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross to save us so we could be with Him now and forever. Jesus promises to be with us when we feel sad and give us comfort and peace.” Emma smiled. “It’s like a bottomless cup of His love.” –Laura Roesler How about you? Do you miss someone who was dear to you? The word dear means valuable, such as treasure or riches. When you lose someone, it can make you feel poor instead of rich. But God is rich in mercy. He knows how to care for those who are dear to us, and He knows how to comfort us whenever we miss them. Trust Him to show you the riches of His kindness and mercy as you grieve. Today's Key Verse The same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. (NKJV) Romans 10:12 Today's Key Thought God’s mercy and kindness are endless

Read: Matthew 14:13-21; Ephesians 2:1-7 When Emma came into the living room, tears were falling from Mom’s eyes onto her lap. Dad sat next to her with a hand on her shoulder. “It’s Grandma,” he told Emma. “She died in the hospital this morning.” Emma stared out the window. With Grandma gone, who’d come visit every month? Who’d cook her favorite foods, or go on bike rides and picnics with her? A few days later Mom, Dad, and Emma made the long drive to the funeral. Emma tried to listen during the service. The pastor said, “Ephesians 2:6-7 tells us that God raises us up with Jesus—He gives us spiritual life as well as the promise of physical resurrection when He comes again—so that we will forever show ‘the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.’” After the service Mom didn’t seem as sad while she visited with her sisters. Emma felt like something was missing, and her heart ached. On their drive home, they stopped at a restaurant. Emma saw something strange on the menu. She asked, “What do they mean by ‘bottomless cup of coffee?’ That sounds messy.” Dad laughed a little, and even Mom smiled. “That means they’ll keep filling your cup as long as you want more coffee,” Dad explained. Mom added, “It’s like when Jesus fed the five thousand. He fed people until they were full. Then He gave even more. There’s no end to how much He gives us and does for us.” Dad said, “It’s that way for your grandma now. God will spend all eternity showing kindness to her in heaven.” “But what about us, Dad? I don’t feel full. I feel kind of empty.” “We lost a great treasure in Grandma, and that can make us feel poor instead of rich. But God will never run out of mercy and kindness. He’s rich in both of those—and generous.” Mom nodded. “God gave us the greatest treasure of all when He gave His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross to save us so we could be with Him now and forever. Jesus promises to be with us when we feel sad and give us comfort and peace.” Emma smiled. “It’s like a bottomless cup of His love.” –Laura Roesler How about you? Do you miss someone who was dear to you? The word dear means valuable, such as treasure or riches. When you lose someone, it can make you feel poor instead of rich. But God is rich in mercy. He knows how to care for those who are dear to us, and He knows how to comfort us whenever we miss them. Trust Him to show you the riches of His kindness and mercy as you grieve. Today's Key Verse The same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. (NKJV) Romans 10:12 Today's Key Thought God’s mercy and kindness are endless

The Bottomless Cup e4c12893-6d14-4110-8e71-7330f2214ff4Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2025) As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah: idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah: idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2025)bcaa922a-53d9-417a-883b-fac2d9036875Wed, 23 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Summary of Sacrament of Reconciliation (2025) In today’s nugget day, Fr. Mike reviews the major themes of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes the six spiritual effects of this sacrament and reminds us of the great gift of Confession because, as the Catechism states, “to the eyes of faith, no evil is graver than sin.” We conclude today’s article with humble gratitude for God’s unfathomable mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1485-1498. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today’s nugget day, Fr. Mike reviews the major themes of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes the six spiritual effects of this sacrament and reminds us of the great gift of Confession because, as the Catechism states, “to the eyes of faith, no evil is graver than sin.” We conclude today’s article with humble gratitude for God’s unfathomable mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1485-1498. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 204: Summary of Sacrament of Reconciliation (2025)d0efed86-a08b-490d-ba63-7f207d3d5eb1Wed, 23 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Bottomless CupWhen Emma came into the living room, tears were falling from Mom's eyes onto her lap. Dad sat next to her with a hand on her shoulder. "It's Grandma," he told Emma. "She died in the hospital this morning." Emma stared out the window. With Grandma gone, who'd come visit every month? Who'd cook her favorite foods, or go on bike rides and picnics with her?A few days later Mom, Dad, and Emma made the long drive to the funeral. Emma tried to listen during the service. The pastor said, "Ephesians 2:6-7 tells us that God raises us up with Jesus--He gives us spiritual life as well as the promise of physical resurrection when He comes again--so that we will forever show 'the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.'"After the service Mom didn't seem as sad while she visited with her sisters. Emma felt like something was missing, and her heart ached.On their drive home, they stopped at a restaurant. Emma saw something strange on the menu. She asked, "What do they mean by 'bottomless cup of coffee?' That sounds messy." Dad laughed a little, and even Mom smiled. "That means they'll keep filling your cup as long as you want more coffee," Dad explained.Mom added, "It's like when Jesus fed the five thousand. He fed people until they were full. Then He gave even more. There's no end to how much He gives us and does for us."Dad said, "It's that way for your grandma now. God will spend all eternity showing kindness to her in heaven.""But what about us, Dad? I don't feel full. I feel kind of empty.""We lost a great treasure in Grandma, and that can make us feel poor instead of rich. But God will never run out of mercy and kindness. He's rich in both of those--and generous."Mom nodded. "God gave us the greatest treasure of all when He gave His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross to save us so we could be with Him now and forever. Jesus promises to be with us when we feel sad and give us comfort and peace."Emma smiled. "It's like a bottomless cup of His love." –Laura Roesler

When Emma came into the living room, tears were falling from Mom's eyes onto her lap. Dad sat next to her with a hand on her shoulder. "It's Grandma," he told Emma. "She died in the hospital this morning." Emma stared out the window. With Grandma gone, who'd come visit every month? Who'd cook her favorite foods, or go on bike rides and picnics with her?A few days later Mom, Dad, and Emma made the long drive to the funeral. Emma tried to listen during the service. The pastor said, "Ephesians 2:6-7 tells us that God raises us up with Jesus--He gives us spiritual life as well as the promise of physical resurrection when He comes again--so that we will forever show 'the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.'"After the service Mom didn't seem as sad while she visited with her sisters. Emma felt like something was missing, and her heart ached.On their drive home, they stopped at a restaurant. Emma saw something strange on the menu. She asked, "What do they mean by 'bottomless cup of coffee?' That sounds messy." Dad laughed a little, and even Mom smiled. "That means they'll keep filling your cup as long as you want more coffee," Dad explained.Mom added, "It's like when Jesus fed the five thousand. He fed people until they were full. Then He gave even more. There's no end to how much He gives us and does for us."Dad said, "It's that way for your grandma now. God will spend all eternity showing kindness to her in heaven.""But what about us, Dad? I don't feel full. I feel kind of empty.""We lost a great treasure in Grandma, and that can make us feel poor instead of rich. But God will never run out of mercy and kindness. He's rich in both of those--and generous."Mom nodded. "God gave us the greatest treasure of all when He gave His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross to save us so we could be with Him now and forever. Jesus promises to be with us when we feel sad and give us comfort and peace."Emma smiled. "It's like a bottomless cup of His love." –Laura Roesler

The Bottomless Cup8b787f21-be86-4944-9572-08df1b839572Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags All Things Are Pawsible Read: Matthew 19:26; Luke 6:45; James 3:7-10 "Mom,” said Noah, “Rexy had an accident on the welcome mat again.” Mom made her way to the front door and rubbed her forehead. “I don’t know what to do with that dog. He chews up everything in the house. He barks at the garbage truck. He digs under the fence. He’s out of control. I don’t think anyone can tame that tiny Chihuahua. Would one of you boys please take Rexy for a walk?” “It’s Noah’s turn.” Micah tossed the leash to his brother. “My turn? I just gave him a bath last night!” “That wasn’t a bath. You just sprayed some of Dad’s cologne on him!” “Well, you should use some of that cologne because you smell worse than the dog!” Mom sighed. “Don’t you boys ever get tired of arguing? I think Rexy acts so crazy because he’s watching how you two act.” “Oh, come on, Mom. We don’t bark at the mailman,” Noah said. “Yeah,” said Micah, “and it’s not like we punch each other or anything.” “You punch each other with words. The way you talk to each other is just as out of control as Rexy. The Bible says people are able to tame all kinds of animals, but no one can tame the tongue.” “So if the Bible is saying we have a better chance of taming Rexy than controlling what we say, why even try?” asked Noah. “Because taming our tongues is important,” said Mom. “They may be small things, but they can cause huge destruction.” Micah laughed. “That sounds a lot like Rexy!” “The Bible also says that the words we speak come from our hearts,” Mom continued. “If we need to change our words, it means our hearts need to change. And we can’t change them ourselves.” Noah thought about that. “You mean Jesus has to help us, right?” “Right,” said Mom. “Only He can change your heart and help you love others the way He does. Taming the tongue is only possible with Him.” Mom walked over to the puddle on the welcome mat and sighed. “At this point, I think God’s the only one who can change Rexy as well.” Micah smiled. “Well, the Bible does say that with God, all things are pawsible!” –Jared Hottenstein How about you? Have you ever been hurt by someone’s words? Have you ever hurt someone by what you said to them? Words are powerful things, and it’s important to use them to build others up, not tear them down. The next time you want to say something hurtful, remember how much Jesus loves that person. Then trust Him to change your heart and help you love them too. Today's Key Verse Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. (NIV) James 3:10 Today's Key Thought Jesus changes hearts

Read: Matthew 19:26; Luke 6:45; James 3:7-10 "Mom,” said Noah, “Rexy had an accident on the welcome mat again.” Mom made her way to the front door and rubbed her forehead. “I don’t know what to do with that dog. He chews up everything in the house. He barks at the garbage truck. He digs under the fence. He’s out of control. I don’t think anyone can tame that tiny Chihuahua. Would one of you boys please take Rexy for a walk?” “It’s Noah’s turn.” Micah tossed the leash to his brother. “My turn? I just gave him a bath last night!” “That wasn’t a bath. You just sprayed some of Dad’s cologne on him!” “Well, you should use some of that cologne because you smell worse than the dog!” Mom sighed. “Don’t you boys ever get tired of arguing? I think Rexy acts so crazy because he’s watching how you two act.” “Oh, come on, Mom. We don’t bark at the mailman,” Noah said. “Yeah,” said Micah, “and it’s not like we punch each other or anything.” “You punch each other with words. The way you talk to each other is just as out of control as Rexy. The Bible says people are able to tame all kinds of animals, but no one can tame the tongue.” “So if the Bible is saying we have a better chance of taming Rexy than controlling what we say, why even try?” asked Noah. “Because taming our tongues is important,” said Mom. “They may be small things, but they can cause huge destruction.” Micah laughed. “That sounds a lot like Rexy!” “The Bible also says that the words we speak come from our hearts,” Mom continued. “If we need to change our words, it means our hearts need to change. And we can’t change them ourselves.” Noah thought about that. “You mean Jesus has to help us, right?” “Right,” said Mom. “Only He can change your heart and help you love others the way He does. Taming the tongue is only possible with Him.” Mom walked over to the puddle on the welcome mat and sighed. “At this point, I think God’s the only one who can change Rexy as well.” Micah smiled. “Well, the Bible does say that with God, all things are pawsible!” –Jared Hottenstein How about you? Have you ever been hurt by someone’s words? Have you ever hurt someone by what you said to them? Words are powerful things, and it’s important to use them to build others up, not tear them down. The next time you want to say something hurtful, remember how much Jesus loves that person. Then trust Him to change your heart and help you love them too. Today's Key Verse Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. (NIV) James 3:10 Today's Key Thought Jesus changes hearts

All Things Are Pawsible e707af17-85aa-4b46-9de1-ab2c123a79d4Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2025) Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2025)b422ea7b-3d58-4018-ab83-606142f94c46Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: The Purpose of Indulgences (2025) Fr. Mike expands on the purpose of indulgences and clarifies why the Church has the authority to provide indulgences. We also learn about the role of the Communion of Saints in our strive for holiness and the different liturgical forms and elements of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1474-1484. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike expands on the purpose of indulgences and clarifies why the Church has the authority to provide indulgences. We also learn about the role of the Communion of Saints in our strive for holiness and the different liturgical forms and elements of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1474-1484. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 203: The Purpose of Indulgences (2025)ab600cd7-87aa-44ec-96de-b9ef0abbaab8Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAll Things Are Pawsible"Mom," said Noah, "Rexy had an accident on the welcome mat again."Mom made her way to the front door and rubbed her forehead. "I don't know what to do with that dog. He chews up everything in the house. He barks at the garbage truck. He digs under the fence. He's out of control. I don't think anyone can tame that tiny Chihuahua. Would one of you boys please take Rexy for a walk?""It's Noah's turn." Micah tossed the leash to his brother."My turn? I just gave him a bath last night!""That wasn't a bath. You just sprayed some of Dad's cologne on him!""Well, you should use some of that cologne because you smell worse than the dog!" Mom sighed. "Don't you boys ever get tired of arguing? I think Rexy acts so crazy because he's watching how you two act." "Oh, come on, Mom. We don't bark at the mailman," Noah said."Yeah," said Micah, "and it's not like we punch each other or anything." "You punch each other with words. The way you talk to each other is just as out of control as Rexy. The Bible says people are able to tame all kinds of animals, but no one can tame the tongue.""So if the Bible is saying we have a better chance of taming Rexy than controlling what we say, why even try?" asked Noah."Because taming our tongues is important," said Mom. "They may be small things, but they can cause huge destruction."Micah laughed. "That sounds a lot like Rexy!" "The Bible also says that the words we speak come from our hearts," Mom continued. "If we need to change our words, it means our hearts need to change. And we can't change them ourselves." Noah thought about that. "You mean Jesus has to help us, right?" "Right," said Mom. "Only He can change your heart and help you love others the way He does. Taming the tongue is only possible with Him." Mom walked over to the puddle on the welcome mat and sighed. "At this point, I think God's the only one who can change Rexy as well." Micah smiled. "Well, the Bible does say that with God, all things are pawsible!" –Jared Hottenstein

"Mom," said Noah, "Rexy had an accident on the welcome mat again."Mom made her way to the front door and rubbed her forehead. "I don't know what to do with that dog. He chews up everything in the house. He barks at the garbage truck. He digs under the fence. He's out of control. I don't think anyone can tame that tiny Chihuahua. Would one of you boys please take Rexy for a walk?""It's Noah's turn." Micah tossed the leash to his brother."My turn? I just gave him a bath last night!""That wasn't a bath. You just sprayed some of Dad's cologne on him!""Well, you should use some of that cologne because you smell worse than the dog!" Mom sighed. "Don't you boys ever get tired of arguing? I think Rexy acts so crazy because he's watching how you two act." "Oh, come on, Mom. We don't bark at the mailman," Noah said."Yeah," said Micah, "and it's not like we punch each other or anything." "You punch each other with words. The way you talk to each other is just as out of control as Rexy. The Bible says people are able to tame all kinds of animals, but no one can tame the tongue.""So if the Bible is saying we have a better chance of taming Rexy than controlling what we say, why even try?" asked Noah."Because taming our tongues is important," said Mom. "They may be small things, but they can cause huge destruction."Micah laughed. "That sounds a lot like Rexy!" "The Bible also says that the words we speak come from our hearts," Mom continued. "If we need to change our words, it means our hearts need to change. And we can't change them ourselves." Noah thought about that. "You mean Jesus has to help us, right?" "Right," said Mom. "Only He can change your heart and help you love others the way He does. Taming the tongue is only possible with Him." Mom walked over to the puddle on the welcome mat and sighed. "At this point, I think God's the only one who can change Rexy as well." Micah smiled. "Well, the Bible does say that with God, all things are pawsible!" –Jared Hottenstein

All Things Are Pawsible77494f75-0785-40da-8a58-83a05c09fc2bTue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFinance Expert: The Truth About Buying a House and How Her 652510 Rule Built $200K in Passive Income!Renting is smarter than buying?! Personal Finance Expert Nischa Shah breaks down the 65-20-15 hack to making money, why saving for a house might RUIN your path to financial freedom, and how to build REAL wealth through passive income, smart money habits, and beginner-friendly investing strategies. Nischa Shah is a qualified accountant and ex-investment banker who walked away from a 6-figure career to teach millions how to take control of their money. She’s the creator of the fast-growing YouTube channel ‘Nischa’ with over 1 million subscribers, where she breaks down debt, saving, and investing.  She explains:  ◻️The 65-20-15 money framework that generates passive income without a job. ◻️How to invest in index funds and retire early with compound interest. ◻️Why your job might be making you poorer every day.  ◻️The dangerous lie about “saving = security” and what to do instead. ◻️Why the credit card trap is costing you thousands without you realising. 00:00 Intro 02:28 My Mission to Spread Actionable Money Tips 04:28 Trauma and the Link to Money Attachment Styles 08:34 The 4 Steps to Take Control of Your Finances 11:36 Rerecorded 11:58 Paying Your Debts 13:55 The Emergency Financial Buffer We All Need 15:07 What to Do With Saved Money 17:09 Do These 3 Things Before Investing 20:00 Why You Should Save for Retirement 22:56 Spending Money for External Validation 27:36 What to Invest In 31:09 How to Get a Salary Raise 37:07 Is Buying a House a Good Investment? 44:44 What Is Opportunity Cost? 48:54 Should You Split Your Investments? 53:42 What Does Nisha's Portfolio Look Like? 56:40 Ads 57:31 The Best Book to Learn About Finance 01:01:15 Should I Buy or Lease a Car? 01:04:35 Should We Sacrifice Some of Our Enjoyments? 01:07:30 What's the Best Way to Track Your Numbers? 01:11:12 The Role of Money in Relationships 01:16:18 What Is Passive Income and How to Get It 01:21:59 Ads 01:23:48 Making Millions With YouTube 01:29:41 Doing Your Finances With AI 01:36:28 The Importance of Your Credit Score 01:45:20 What Would You Not Spend Money On? 01:48:52 My Dad's Words Changed Me 01:57:57 I Felt So Much Pain During My Career 02:01:21 Your Hardest Day Follow Nischa: YouTube - https://bit.ly/4kHiVMl  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3Ui6eNd  💡You can find out more about Nischa’s ‘Intentional Spending Tracker’, here: https://bit.ly/3GR5gEC  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store/   Fiverr - https://www.fiverr.com/diary with code DIARY for 10% off your first order Intuit - http://intuit.com/expert-careers  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renting is smarter than buying?! Personal Finance Expert Nischa Shah breaks down the 65-20-15 hack to making money, why saving for a house might RUIN your path to financial freedom, and how to build REAL wealth through passive income, smart money habits, and beginner-friendly investing strategies. Nischa Shah is a qualified accountant and ex-investment banker who walked away from a 6-figure career to teach millions how to take control of their money. She’s the creator of the fast-growing YouTube channel ‘Nischa’ with over 1 million subscribers, where she breaks down debt, saving, and investing.  She explains:  ◻️The 65-20-15 money framework that generates passive income without a job. ◻️How to invest in index funds and retire early with compound interest. ◻️Why your job might be making you poorer every day.  ◻️The dangerous lie about “saving = security” and what to do instead. ◻️Why the credit card trap is costing you thousands without you realising. 00:00 Intro 02:28 My Mission to Spread Actionable Money Tips 04:28 Trauma and the Link to Money Attachment Styles 08:34 The 4 Steps to Take Control of Your Finances 11:36 Rerecorded 11:58 Paying Your Debts 13:55 The Emergency Financial Buffer We All Need 15:07 What to Do With Saved Money 17:09 Do These 3 Things Before Investing 20:00 Why You Should Save for Retirement 22:56 Spending Money for External Validation 27:36 What to Invest In 31:09 How to Get a Salary Raise 37:07 Is Buying a House a Good Investment? 44:44 What Is Opportunity Cost? 48:54 Should You Split Your Investments? 53:42 What Does Nisha's Portfolio Look Like? 56:40 Ads 57:31 The Best Book to Learn About Finance 01:01:15 Should I Buy or Lease a Car? 01:04:35 Should We Sacrifice Some of Our Enjoyments? 01:07:30 What's the Best Way to Track Your Numbers? 01:11:12 The Role of Money in Relationships 01:16:18 What Is Passive Income and How to Get It 01:21:59 Ads 01:23:48 Making Millions With YouTube 01:29:41 Doing Your Finances With AI 01:36:28 The Importance of Your Credit Score 01:45:20 What Would You Not Spend Money On? 01:48:52 My Dad's Words Changed Me 01:57:57 I Felt So Much Pain During My Career 02:01:21 Your Hardest Day Follow Nischa: YouTube - https://bit.ly/4kHiVMl  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3Ui6eNd  💡You can find out more about Nischa’s ‘Intentional Spending Tracker’, here: https://bit.ly/3GR5gEC  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store/   Fiverr - https://www.fiverr.com/diary with code DIARY for 10% off your first order Intuit - http://intuit.com/expert-careers  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFinance Expert: The Truth About Buying a House and How Her 652510 Rule Built $200K in Passive Income!6f5fdaac-4f8a-4e5a-b4eb-e03aafa27c12Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +00007809https://216.73.216.191/allTags This Old Planet Read: Psalm 89:8, 11-13 Journey and Elise ran to the garage where their dad was working. “Mom says we’re going to have a picnic at the park!” said Journey. “Can we go soon?” “We want to have time to play on the swings before we eat!” added Elise. “Okay,” said Dad. “But before we go, I need to wash the car.” “Why bother?” asked Elise. “It’s old.” “You’re right. It is old,” Dad replied. “But it’s the only car we have—and God calls us to take care of everything we’ve been given. You can help. Then it will get done quicker.” The girls reluctantly got busy. Journey mixed soap into a bucket of water while Elise got out sponges and Dad pulled out the hose. They washed and polished the car until it shone brightly. “There!” Dad said. “It looks almost as good as new.” Soon they were on their way. At the park, Dad pushed Journey and Elise on the swings, and the girls also had fun on the slides and other playground equipment. Then Mom called for them to come and eat. “It’s so beautiful here,” Mom said as they ate. “The trees and sky and flowers are so pretty.” When they had finished eating, Journey and Elise carried the trash to a garbage can. “Thanks, girls,” Dad said when they got back. “Though I see some of the stuff fell on the ground when you were walking over and you left it. That’s no way to treat this old planet! Go back and pick it up.” “Old planet?” asked Journey. Dad nodded. “Just like our old car, this old planet is the only one we have to live on, and God wants us to take good care of it. This may be an old planet, but it’s also a wonderful, amazing, beautiful planet—and Jesus promises to make it new again one day when He comes back to get rid of sin forever and restore all creation to the way He intended it to be. Until then, we need to be good stewards and take care of the planet He created for us.” “Okay, Dad,” Elise said, and the girls hurried back to pick up their trash. –Daryl B. Knauer How about you? Do you do all you can to take care of this old planet? God gave you this beautiful world to be your earthly home, and He wants you to do your part in keeping it that way. Caring for things in nature, recycling, and putting trash in garbage cans are all ways you can help take care of the earth. Think of some other simple things you can do to help keep God’s creation clean and beautiful. Today's Key Verse The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. (NIV) Psalm 24:1 Today's Key Thought Take care of God’s earth

Read: Psalm 89:8, 11-13 Journey and Elise ran to the garage where their dad was working. “Mom says we’re going to have a picnic at the park!” said Journey. “Can we go soon?” “We want to have time to play on the swings before we eat!” added Elise. “Okay,” said Dad. “But before we go, I need to wash the car.” “Why bother?” asked Elise. “It’s old.” “You’re right. It is old,” Dad replied. “But it’s the only car we have—and God calls us to take care of everything we’ve been given. You can help. Then it will get done quicker.” The girls reluctantly got busy. Journey mixed soap into a bucket of water while Elise got out sponges and Dad pulled out the hose. They washed and polished the car until it shone brightly. “There!” Dad said. “It looks almost as good as new.” Soon they were on their way. At the park, Dad pushed Journey and Elise on the swings, and the girls also had fun on the slides and other playground equipment. Then Mom called for them to come and eat. “It’s so beautiful here,” Mom said as they ate. “The trees and sky and flowers are so pretty.” When they had finished eating, Journey and Elise carried the trash to a garbage can. “Thanks, girls,” Dad said when they got back. “Though I see some of the stuff fell on the ground when you were walking over and you left it. That’s no way to treat this old planet! Go back and pick it up.” “Old planet?” asked Journey. Dad nodded. “Just like our old car, this old planet is the only one we have to live on, and God wants us to take good care of it. This may be an old planet, but it’s also a wonderful, amazing, beautiful planet—and Jesus promises to make it new again one day when He comes back to get rid of sin forever and restore all creation to the way He intended it to be. Until then, we need to be good stewards and take care of the planet He created for us.” “Okay, Dad,” Elise said, and the girls hurried back to pick up their trash. –Daryl B. Knauer How about you? Do you do all you can to take care of this old planet? God gave you this beautiful world to be your earthly home, and He wants you to do your part in keeping it that way. Caring for things in nature, recycling, and putting trash in garbage cans are all ways you can help take care of the earth. Think of some other simple things you can do to help keep God’s creation clean and beautiful. Today's Key Verse The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. (NIV) Psalm 24:1 Today's Key Thought Take care of God’s earth

This Old Planet f269fd43-a191-4474-a4ec-0152a6172b14Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: God's Judgment (2025) As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today, we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today, we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 202: God's Judgment (2025)cb514aea-94b6-4f8e-923d-a37a182607aeMon, 21 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: How Confession Heals (2025) What happens to us when we go to Confession? Fr. Mike explains the powerful ways the Sacrament of Reconciliation spiritually restores and perfects us. We also learn about the eternal and temporal consequences of sin, and finally, Fr. Mike discusses the four aspects to an indulgence and how these aspects require our cooperation with God&#39;s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1468-1473. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What happens to us when we go to Confession? Fr. Mike explains the powerful ways the Sacrament of Reconciliation spiritually restores and perfects us. We also learn about the eternal and temporal consequences of sin, and finally, Fr. Mike discusses the four aspects to an indulgence and how these aspects require our cooperation with God&#39;s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1468-1473. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 202: How Confession Heals (2025)5be1850b-55dc-487a-a702-b6a7c7ec288eMon, 21 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThis Old PlanetJourney and Elise ran to the garage where their dad was working. "Mom says we're going to have a picnic at the park!" said Journey. "Can we go soon?""We want to have time to play on the swings before we eat!" added Elise."Okay," said Dad. "But before we go, I need to wash the car.""Why bother?" asked Elise. "It's old.""You're right. It is old," Dad replied. "But it's the only car we have--and God calls us to take care of everything we've been given. You can help. Then it will get done quicker."The girls reluctantly got busy. Journey mixed soap into a bucket of water while Elise got out sponges and Dad pulled out the hose. They washed and polished the car until it shone brightly. "There!" Dad said. "It looks almost as good as new."Soon they were on their way. At the park, Dad pushed Journey and Elise on the swings, and the girls also had fun on the slides and other playground equipment. Then Mom called for them to come and eat."It's so beautiful here," Mom said as they ate. "The trees and sky and flowers are so pretty."When they had finished eating, Journey and Elise carried the trash to a garbage can. "Thanks, girls," Dad said when they got back. "Though I see some of the stuff fell on the ground when you were walking over and you left it. That's no way to treat this old planet! Go back and pick it up.""Old planet?" asked Journey. Dad nodded. "Just like our old car, this old planet is the only one we have to live on, and God wants us to take good care of it. This may be an old planet, but it's also a wonderful, amazing, beautiful planet--and Jesus promises to make it new again one day when He comes back to get rid of sin forever and restore all creation to the way He intended it to be. Until then, we need to be good stewards and take care of the planet He created for us.""Okay, Dad," Elise said, and the girls hurried back to pick up their trash. –Daryl B. Knauer

Journey and Elise ran to the garage where their dad was working. "Mom says we're going to have a picnic at the park!" said Journey. "Can we go soon?""We want to have time to play on the swings before we eat!" added Elise."Okay," said Dad. "But before we go, I need to wash the car.""Why bother?" asked Elise. "It's old.""You're right. It is old," Dad replied. "But it's the only car we have--and God calls us to take care of everything we've been given. You can help. Then it will get done quicker."The girls reluctantly got busy. Journey mixed soap into a bucket of water while Elise got out sponges and Dad pulled out the hose. They washed and polished the car until it shone brightly. "There!" Dad said. "It looks almost as good as new."Soon they were on their way. At the park, Dad pushed Journey and Elise on the swings, and the girls also had fun on the slides and other playground equipment. Then Mom called for them to come and eat."It's so beautiful here," Mom said as they ate. "The trees and sky and flowers are so pretty."When they had finished eating, Journey and Elise carried the trash to a garbage can. "Thanks, girls," Dad said when they got back. "Though I see some of the stuff fell on the ground when you were walking over and you left it. That's no way to treat this old planet! Go back and pick it up.""Old planet?" asked Journey. Dad nodded. "Just like our old car, this old planet is the only one we have to live on, and God wants us to take good care of it. This may be an old planet, but it's also a wonderful, amazing, beautiful planet--and Jesus promises to make it new again one day when He comes back to get rid of sin forever and restore all creation to the way He intended it to be. Until then, we need to be good stewards and take care of the planet He created for us.""Okay, Dad," Elise said, and the girls hurried back to pick up their trash. –Daryl B. Knauer

This Old Planet88e9b15f-bf61-45f4-a054-ee1d73ff1423Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Be Careful What You Stir Up Read: Galatians 5:22-26 "Just do it,” coaxed Henry. “She’ll never know it was you.” Henry was trying to get his classmate Niam to put a whoopee cushion on their teacher’s chair. “Come on, it will be hilarious!” “Okay,” said Niam. But when Mrs. Mills sat down and her face turned red, it didn’t seem so funny after all. Later that day, Henry talked some classmates into putting petroleum jelly on all the door knobs in the classroom. But when Mrs. Mills couldn’t open the door for recess, she frowned and announced they would be staying inside. At the end of the day, Henry was instructed to go to the principal’s office instead of the bus line. When he arrived, both of his parents were there. They didn’t look happy. No one spoke on the drive home. When they pulled into the driveway, Dad turned off the engine and told Henry to go get a can of white paint. Henry didn’t know what Dad was up to, but he did as he was told. “Let’s open this up and see how much we have,” said Dad. They pried off the rusty lid and peered inside. It looked okay. “We have to stir it,” said Dad. “It’s been sitting a while.” As Henry stirred vigorously, chunks of old, rubbery paint and rust began dotting the surface. The harder he stirred, the worse it got. “All this stirring is making it worse!” Henry exclaimed. “When you stir old paint, it loosens all the impurities in the can,” Dad explained. “Kind of like how you’ve been stirring things up at school.” Henry stopped stirring the paint and sighed. “I was just trying to have some fun.” “Yes, but at the expense of others. When you ask your classmates to do things that embarrass or hurt others, you’re encouraging them to sin. The Bible tells us to stir up love and good works, but you can’t do that by only thinking of yourself—just like you can’t stir up good paint from this old can. You need to depend on Jesus to help you stir up love and encourage others to do good things instead.” “I guess you’re right.” Henry took the stirring stick out of the can. “I’ll be more careful about what I stir up.” –Laura Kuehn How about you? Do you like to stir things up? There’s nothing wrong with having fun, but it can’t be at the cost of upsetting a friend or teacher or getting other people in trouble. If you’re someone who can talk others into doing things, use that gift for good! Encourage those around you to honor God and others through love and good deeds. Today's Key Verse And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works. (NKJV) Hebrews 10:24 Today's Key Thought Encourage others to do good

Read: Galatians 5:22-26 "Just do it,” coaxed Henry. “She’ll never know it was you.” Henry was trying to get his classmate Niam to put a whoopee cushion on their teacher’s chair. “Come on, it will be hilarious!” “Okay,” said Niam. But when Mrs. Mills sat down and her face turned red, it didn’t seem so funny after all. Later that day, Henry talked some classmates into putting petroleum jelly on all the door knobs in the classroom. But when Mrs. Mills couldn’t open the door for recess, she frowned and announced they would be staying inside. At the end of the day, Henry was instructed to go to the principal’s office instead of the bus line. When he arrived, both of his parents were there. They didn’t look happy. No one spoke on the drive home. When they pulled into the driveway, Dad turned off the engine and told Henry to go get a can of white paint. Henry didn’t know what Dad was up to, but he did as he was told. “Let’s open this up and see how much we have,” said Dad. They pried off the rusty lid and peered inside. It looked okay. “We have to stir it,” said Dad. “It’s been sitting a while.” As Henry stirred vigorously, chunks of old, rubbery paint and rust began dotting the surface. The harder he stirred, the worse it got. “All this stirring is making it worse!” Henry exclaimed. “When you stir old paint, it loosens all the impurities in the can,” Dad explained. “Kind of like how you’ve been stirring things up at school.” Henry stopped stirring the paint and sighed. “I was just trying to have some fun.” “Yes, but at the expense of others. When you ask your classmates to do things that embarrass or hurt others, you’re encouraging them to sin. The Bible tells us to stir up love and good works, but you can’t do that by only thinking of yourself—just like you can’t stir up good paint from this old can. You need to depend on Jesus to help you stir up love and encourage others to do good things instead.” “I guess you’re right.” Henry took the stirring stick out of the can. “I’ll be more careful about what I stir up.” –Laura Kuehn How about you? Do you like to stir things up? There’s nothing wrong with having fun, but it can’t be at the cost of upsetting a friend or teacher or getting other people in trouble. If you’re someone who can talk others into doing things, use that gift for good! Encourage those around you to honor God and others through love and good deeds. Today's Key Verse And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works. (NKJV) Hebrews 10:24 Today's Key Thought Encourage others to do good

Be Careful What You Stir Up 95663d54-69a8-4968-b3e5-d78af8b1977aSun, 20 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2025)427d81bf-1cce-483d-ae6f-9b5f58a6ca9bSun, 20 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: The Confessor’s Role (2025) If God is the one who forgives our sins, why do we need priests as confessors? The Catechism teaches us today about the role of the priest as the minister of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We learn that priests ought to be &quot;servants&quot; of God&#39;s mercy rather than &quot;masters&quot; of God&#39;s mercy. Fr. Mike invites us to pray for all priests&#39; hearts, encouraging gentle, loving, and truthful confessors. Lastly, Fr. Mike clarifies the purpose of excommunication and the sacramental seal. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1461-1467. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

If God is the one who forgives our sins, why do we need priests as confessors? The Catechism teaches us today about the role of the priest as the minister of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We learn that priests ought to be &quot;servants&quot; of God&#39;s mercy rather than &quot;masters&quot; of God&#39;s mercy. Fr. Mike invites us to pray for all priests&#39; hearts, encouraging gentle, loving, and truthful confessors. Lastly, Fr. Mike clarifies the purpose of excommunication and the sacramental seal. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1461-1467. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 201: The Confessor’s Role (2025)7a70e817-cfde-42ef-a41c-9f5db7255247Sun, 20 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBe Careful What You Stir Up"Just do it," coaxed Henry. "She'll never know it was you." Henry was trying to get his classmate Niam to put a whoopee cushion on their teacher's chair. "Come on, it will be hilarious!""Okay," said Niam. But when Mrs. Mills sat down and her face turned red, it didn't seem so funny after all.Later that day, Henry talked some classmates into putting petroleum jelly on all the door knobs in the classroom. But when Mrs. Mills couldn't open the door for recess, she frowned and announced they would be staying inside.At the end of the day, Henry was instructed to go to the principal's office instead of the bus line. When he arrived, both of his parents were there. They didn't look happy. No one spoke on the drive home. When they pulled into the driveway, Dad turned off the engine and told Henry to go get a can of white paint. Henry didn't know what Dad was up to, but he did as he was told. "Let's open this up and see how much we have," said Dad. They pried off the rusty lid and peered inside. It looked okay. "We have to stir it," said Dad. "It's been sitting a while."As Henry stirred vigorously, chunks of old, rubbery paint and rust began dotting the surface. The harder he stirred, the worse it got. "All this stirring is making it worse!" Henry exclaimed."When you stir old paint, it loosens all the impurities in the can," Dad explained. "Kind of like how you've been stirring things up at school."Henry stopped stirring the paint and sighed. "I was just trying to have some fun.""Yes, but at the expense of others. When you ask your classmates to do things that embarrass or hurt others, you're encouraging them to sin. The Bible tells us to stir up love and good works, but you can't do that by only thinking of yourself--just like you can't stir up good paint from this old can. You need to depend on Jesus to help you stir up love and encourage others to do good things instead." "I guess you're right." Henry took the stirring stick out of the can. "I'll be more careful about what I stir up." –Laura Kuehn

"Just do it," coaxed Henry. "She'll never know it was you." Henry was trying to get his classmate Niam to put a whoopee cushion on their teacher's chair. "Come on, it will be hilarious!""Okay," said Niam. But when Mrs. Mills sat down and her face turned red, it didn't seem so funny after all.Later that day, Henry talked some classmates into putting petroleum jelly on all the door knobs in the classroom. But when Mrs. Mills couldn't open the door for recess, she frowned and announced they would be staying inside.At the end of the day, Henry was instructed to go to the principal's office instead of the bus line. When he arrived, both of his parents were there. They didn't look happy. No one spoke on the drive home. When they pulled into the driveway, Dad turned off the engine and told Henry to go get a can of white paint. Henry didn't know what Dad was up to, but he did as he was told. "Let's open this up and see how much we have," said Dad. They pried off the rusty lid and peered inside. It looked okay. "We have to stir it," said Dad. "It's been sitting a while."As Henry stirred vigorously, chunks of old, rubbery paint and rust began dotting the surface. The harder he stirred, the worse it got. "All this stirring is making it worse!" Henry exclaimed."When you stir old paint, it loosens all the impurities in the can," Dad explained. "Kind of like how you've been stirring things up at school."Henry stopped stirring the paint and sighed. "I was just trying to have some fun.""Yes, but at the expense of others. When you ask your classmates to do things that embarrass or hurt others, you're encouraging them to sin. The Bible tells us to stir up love and good works, but you can't do that by only thinking of yourself--just like you can't stir up good paint from this old can. You need to depend on Jesus to help you stir up love and encourage others to do good things instead." "I guess you're right." Henry took the stirring stick out of the can. "I'll be more careful about what I stir up." –Laura Kuehn

Be Careful What You Stir Up2b2d55c4-a5a7-4e0f-9379-41dbf1a2f981Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/20/25 The Reason Why Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do it for the love of Jesus. We all have a lot to do. We may even be tempted to resent all that we have to do. But if we do it for the right reason, even the most difficult tasks take on new power and new purpose. Mass Readings from July 20, 2025: Genesis 18:1-10 Psalm 15:2-5Colossians 1:24-28 Luke 10:38-42

Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do it for the love of Jesus. We all have a lot to do. We may even be tempted to resent all that we have to do. But if we do it for the right reason, even the most difficult tasks take on new power and new purpose. Mass Readings from July 20, 2025: Genesis 18:1-10 Psalm 15:2-5Colossians 1:24-28 Luke 10:38-42

full07/20/25 The Reason Whyf073fed8-c637-4f9e-a3fc-bf846c68ab3cSat, 19 Jul 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Nightmares Read: Psalms 3:1-6; 42:8; 63:6 Lara ran so hard it hurt. She glanced over her shoulder. The lion was still chasing her and getting closer. Suddenly, she tripped and fell flat on her face! A huge roar echoed, and she could almost feel the lion’s hot breath on her neck. She screamed—then woke up in her own bed. All the covers were kicked off, and her forehead was sweaty. Lara lay still, trying to calm her beating heart and go back to sleep. But every time she closed her eyes, she saw the lion chasing her. Finally, she got out of bed and tiptoed to her mom’s room. “Mom,” she whispered, “I had another nightmare, and I’m afraid to go to sleep.” Mom got up, and together they went back to Lara’s room. “I know the dream wasn’t real, Mom, but it was so scary!” Lara said after Mom tucked her back in bed. “How can I get it out of my mind?” Mom switched on the lamp and got Lara’s Bible out of a drawer. “God’s Word can help with your nightmares,” she said as she turned the pages. “The book of Psalms is a good place to find verses of comfort when we feel afraid. Let’s read Psalm 118:6. Here, read it out loud for me.” Taking the Bible, Lara read, “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” She gave her mother a little smile. “The last part could say, ‘What can mere nightmares do to me?’ Is it okay to read it like that?” Mom nodded. “That will remind you that your nightmares can’t hurt you, and that Jesus is always there to comfort you.” Lara put a bookmark between the pages to save the place. “I’ll read this whenever I have a nightmare. Then I won’t have to get up and find you.” “Great idea,” said Mom, returning the Bible to the drawer. “It’s short, and you could even memorize it. That way you can repeat it to yourself whenever something scares you.” She smiled. “But you can still come and get me if you feel afraid.” After Mom kissed her goodnight, Lara snuggled down deep into the covers and whispered, “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.” –Faith Alessio How about you? Do you have nightmares or find it hard to go to sleep? Remember that if you know Jesus as your Savior, He is with you all the time. Like King David in today’s Bible reading, you can meditate—or think—about God when you’re awake at night. If you think about the presence and power of God, your fears will look much smaller. You can have peace knowing He is with you. Today's Key Verse In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. (NIV) Psalm 4:8 Today's Key Thought God is with you

Read: Psalms 3:1-6; 42:8; 63:6 Lara ran so hard it hurt. She glanced over her shoulder. The lion was still chasing her and getting closer. Suddenly, she tripped and fell flat on her face! A huge roar echoed, and she could almost feel the lion’s hot breath on her neck. She screamed—then woke up in her own bed. All the covers were kicked off, and her forehead was sweaty. Lara lay still, trying to calm her beating heart and go back to sleep. But every time she closed her eyes, she saw the lion chasing her. Finally, she got out of bed and tiptoed to her mom’s room. “Mom,” she whispered, “I had another nightmare, and I’m afraid to go to sleep.” Mom got up, and together they went back to Lara’s room. “I know the dream wasn’t real, Mom, but it was so scary!” Lara said after Mom tucked her back in bed. “How can I get it out of my mind?” Mom switched on the lamp and got Lara’s Bible out of a drawer. “God’s Word can help with your nightmares,” she said as she turned the pages. “The book of Psalms is a good place to find verses of comfort when we feel afraid. Let’s read Psalm 118:6. Here, read it out loud for me.” Taking the Bible, Lara read, “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” She gave her mother a little smile. “The last part could say, ‘What can mere nightmares do to me?’ Is it okay to read it like that?” Mom nodded. “That will remind you that your nightmares can’t hurt you, and that Jesus is always there to comfort you.” Lara put a bookmark between the pages to save the place. “I’ll read this whenever I have a nightmare. Then I won’t have to get up and find you.” “Great idea,” said Mom, returning the Bible to the drawer. “It’s short, and you could even memorize it. That way you can repeat it to yourself whenever something scares you.” She smiled. “But you can still come and get me if you feel afraid.” After Mom kissed her goodnight, Lara snuggled down deep into the covers and whispered, “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.” –Faith Alessio How about you? Do you have nightmares or find it hard to go to sleep? Remember that if you know Jesus as your Savior, He is with you all the time. Like King David in today’s Bible reading, you can meditate—or think—about God when you’re awake at night. If you think about the presence and power of God, your fears will look much smaller. You can have peace knowing He is with you. Today's Key Verse In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. (NIV) Psalm 4:8 Today's Key Thought God is with you

Nightmares 92f8c5bb-9105-45da-ad0d-7f88eba8c523Sat, 19 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2025) Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make them his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make them his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2025)81620a7c-c526-4698-9307-c0f737580069Sat, 19 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: The Confession of Sins (2025) When we confess our sins, we’re not telling God something he doesn’t know; we’re giving God access to something he doesn’t have: permission to heal our wounds. Today we learn why the act of confessing our sins is an essential part of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between absolution, penance, and satisfaction. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1455-1460. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we confess our sins, we’re not telling God something he doesn’t know; we’re giving God access to something he doesn’t have: permission to heal our wounds. Today we learn why the act of confessing our sins is an essential part of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between absolution, penance, and satisfaction. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1455-1460. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 200: The Confession of Sins (2025)47053d88-6ce2-42a0-9930-67e38952f607Sat, 19 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNightmaresLara ran so hard it hurt. She glanced over her shoulder. The lion was still chasing her and getting closer. Suddenly, she tripped and fell flat on her face! A huge roar echoed, and she could almost feel the lion's hot breath on her neck. She screamed--then woke up in her own bed. All the covers were kicked off, and her forehead was sweaty.Lara lay still, trying to calm her beating heart and go back to sleep. But every time she closed her eyes, she saw the lion chasing her. Finally, she got out of bed and tiptoed to her mom's room. "Mom," she whispered, "I had another nightmare, and I'm afraid to go to sleep." Mom got up, and together they went back to Lara's room."I know the dream wasn't real, Mom, but it was so scary!" Lara said after Mom tucked her back in bed. "How can I get it out of my mind?"Mom switched on the lamp and got Lara's Bible out of a drawer. "God's Word can help with your nightmares," she said as she turned the pages. "The book of Psalms is a good place to find verses of comfort when we feel afraid. Let's read Psalm 118:6. Here, read it out loud for me."Taking the Bible, Lara read, "The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?" She gave her mother a little smile. "The last part could say, 'What can mere nightmares do to me?' Is it okay to read it like that?"Mom nodded. "That will remind you that your nightmares can't hurt you, and that Jesus is always there to comfort you."Lara put a bookmark between the pages to save the place. "I'll read this whenever I have a nightmare. Then I won't have to get up and find you.""Great idea," said Mom, returning the Bible to the drawer. "It's short, and you could even memorize it. That way you can repeat it to yourself whenever something scares you." She smiled. "But you can still come and get me if you feel afraid."After Mom kissed her goodnight, Lara snuggled down deep into the covers and whispered, "The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid." –Faith Alessio

Lara ran so hard it hurt. She glanced over her shoulder. The lion was still chasing her and getting closer. Suddenly, she tripped and fell flat on her face! A huge roar echoed, and she could almost feel the lion's hot breath on her neck. She screamed--then woke up in her own bed. All the covers were kicked off, and her forehead was sweaty.Lara lay still, trying to calm her beating heart and go back to sleep. But every time she closed her eyes, she saw the lion chasing her. Finally, she got out of bed and tiptoed to her mom's room. "Mom," she whispered, "I had another nightmare, and I'm afraid to go to sleep." Mom got up, and together they went back to Lara's room."I know the dream wasn't real, Mom, but it was so scary!" Lara said after Mom tucked her back in bed. "How can I get it out of my mind?"Mom switched on the lamp and got Lara's Bible out of a drawer. "God's Word can help with your nightmares," she said as she turned the pages. "The book of Psalms is a good place to find verses of comfort when we feel afraid. Let's read Psalm 118:6. Here, read it out loud for me."Taking the Bible, Lara read, "The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?" She gave her mother a little smile. "The last part could say, 'What can mere nightmares do to me?' Is it okay to read it like that?"Mom nodded. "That will remind you that your nightmares can't hurt you, and that Jesus is always there to comfort you."Lara put a bookmark between the pages to save the place. "I'll read this whenever I have a nightmare. Then I won't have to get up and find you.""Great idea," said Mom, returning the Bible to the drawer. "It's short, and you could even memorize it. That way you can repeat it to yourself whenever something scares you." She smiled. "But you can still come and get me if you feel afraid."After Mom kissed her goodnight, Lara snuggled down deep into the covers and whispered, "The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid." –Faith Alessio

Nightmares6ecf3f63-a2ac-4fe4-acea-d8c33b69d413Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagstrust your gut with Angela HaliliHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined by special guest and friend, Angela Halili. Ally and Angela talk about instinct/ intuition, open doors from God, and the secret place.  "Who gives intuition to the heart and instinct to the mind? Who is wise enough to count all the clouds? Who can tilt the water jars of heaven when the parched ground is dry and the soil has hardened into clods?" Job 38:36-38 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined by special guest and friend, Angela Halili. Ally and Angela talk about instinct/ intuition, open doors from God, and the secret place.  "Who gives intuition to the heart and instinct to the mind? Who is wise enough to count all the clouds? Who can tilt the water jars of heaven when the parched ground is dry and the soil has hardened into clods?" Job 38:36-38 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulltrust your gut with Angela Halilia5a3abf4-d906-4805-becd-f4edc3445819Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +00004222https://216.73.216.191/allTagstrust your gut with Angela HaliliHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined by special guest and friend, Angela Halili. Ally and Angela talk about instinct/ intuition, open doors from God, and the secret place.  "Who gives intuition to the heart and instinct to the mind? Who is wise enough to count all the clouds? Who can tilt the water jars of heaven when the parched ground is dry and the soil has hardened into clods?" Job 38:36-38 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined by special guest and friend, Angela Halili. Ally and Angela talk about instinct/ intuition, open doors from God, and the secret place.  "Who gives intuition to the heart and instinct to the mind? Who is wise enough to count all the clouds? Who can tilt the water jars of heaven when the parched ground is dry and the soil has hardened into clods?" Job 38:36-38 ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulltrust your gut with Angela Halili875f03a2-355c-43cd-9667-5a9d1394bc7dFri, 18 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChristine Caine | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   In this episode, we sit down with Christine Caine for a real and honest conversation about purpose, calling, and learning to follow God’s plan—not ours.   We talk about what happens when you start building things God never gave you… and why so many of us end up burned out or confused when we’re chasing what looks good instead of what’s God-given.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose — a mushroom coffee alternative designed to help with focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 45% off your first order at everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB.   Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids’ vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB.   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   In this episode, we sit down with Christine Caine for a real and honest conversation about purpose, calling, and learning to follow God’s plan—not ours.   We talk about what happens when you start building things God never gave you… and why so many of us end up burned out or confused when we’re chasing what looks good instead of what’s God-given.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   Everyday Dose Upgrade your morning routine with Everyday Dose — a mushroom coffee alternative designed to help with focus, energy, and gut health without the crash. Get 45% off your first order at everydaydose.com/GGB with code GGB.   Hiya Health Say goodbye to sugar-filled kids’ vitamins. Hiya is a pediatrician-approved, clean multivitamin your kids will actually want to take. Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/GGB.   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullChristine Caine | Girls Gone Biblef42ce830-1855-4523-b9b4-40097e8dc91dFri, 18 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Tim Dillon’s Brutal Truth About Gen‑ZIn today’s Moments episode, comedian Tim Dillon offers his candid perspective on how different generations approach life and work. From Gen Z’s growing rejection of traditional success, to his sharp critique of fame, Dillon cuts through the contradictions that shape today’s culture. Tim Dillon is a comedian, actor, and host of The Tim Dillon Show podcast, known for his unapologetic takes on culture and politics. In 2022, he released his first Netflix special, Tim Dillon: A Real Hero, followed by I’m Your Mother in 2025.  Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/2hFDeAJJ4Ub Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/rOBImYPJ4Ub Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s Moments episode, comedian Tim Dillon offers his candid perspective on how different generations approach life and work. From Gen Z’s growing rejection of traditional success, to his sharp critique of fame, Dillon cuts through the contradictions that shape today’s culture. Tim Dillon is a comedian, actor, and host of The Tim Dillon Show podcast, known for his unapologetic takes on culture and politics. In 2022, he released his first Netflix special, Tim Dillon: A Real Hero, followed by I’m Your Mother in 2025.  Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/2hFDeAJJ4Ub Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/rOBImYPJ4Ub Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Tim Dillon’s Brutal Truth About Gen‑Zc071183b-1d3d-47e0-8206-015cf01fd8b1Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +00001170https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Compost of Life Read: Genesis 50:19-20; Romans 5:1-5 Sofia, chore time! Today we’re going to—what’s wrong?” Aunt Lori set down the buckets she was holding and gently put her hands on Sofia’s shoulders. “Aren’t you having a nice time on the farm?” Sofia tried to smile. “I just wish Mom and Dad were here with me.” Her throat felt tight. She buried her face in her aunt’s denim shirt, trying to control her tears. “Oh, honey. I’m so sorry.” Aunt Lori hugged her niece tight, remembering when her own parents separated many years before. “Why did God let this happen to me if He’s supposed to be good? I don’t see anything good in my parents getting a divorce!” Sofia said fiercely. Aunt Lori was silent as she brushed Sofia’s hair. After a moment, she said, “Let’s go empty the compost.” As they emptied the buckets into the compost bin, Sofia grimaced at the smell of the decomposing fruits and vegetables. “Gross,” she muttered. Then they walked to the garden to do some weeding. “The plants are gorgeous,” Sofia observed. “How do you keep them so healthy?” “I put compost on them. But those haven’t been getting much,” Aunt Lori said, nodding to some rows of sadder-looking plants. “Let’s put some compost on them now.” As they worked, Aunt Lori said, “You know, Sofi, I think we’re like these plants, and the difficulties we face are like compost.” “How?” Sofia asked, puzzled. “Well, God can use the hard things in our lives to help us trust Him more and grow in our faith. He promises to use everything for good. Jesus’s death on the cross was horrible, yet that’s how God did the greatest good of all and saved us from our sins. And He can bring good from bad things that happen. God hates divorce—it’s not good. My parents’ divorce was awful, but it helped me see God as my perfect, loving Father. By His grace, I’m not a withered, dying plant because I know He is always with me, giving me strength.” Aunt Lori smiled. Sofia had never thought about life that way. She did want to be vibrant and strong like the healthy-looking plants. She would think hard about what Aunt Lori had said. –Rachel Avallone How about you? Have you gone through uncomfortable or painful things in your life? It’s natural to become upset and ask God, “Why is this happening to me?” Even though bad things happen, we know God is good. He promises to be with us through the hard things, and He is always at work in our lives. When difficult things happen, trust that God will use them for good. Today's Key Verse We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (NIV) Romans 8:28 Today's Key Thought God uses everything for our good

Read: Genesis 50:19-20; Romans 5:1-5 Sofia, chore time! Today we’re going to—what’s wrong?” Aunt Lori set down the buckets she was holding and gently put her hands on Sofia’s shoulders. “Aren’t you having a nice time on the farm?” Sofia tried to smile. “I just wish Mom and Dad were here with me.” Her throat felt tight. She buried her face in her aunt’s denim shirt, trying to control her tears. “Oh, honey. I’m so sorry.” Aunt Lori hugged her niece tight, remembering when her own parents separated many years before. “Why did God let this happen to me if He’s supposed to be good? I don’t see anything good in my parents getting a divorce!” Sofia said fiercely. Aunt Lori was silent as she brushed Sofia’s hair. After a moment, she said, “Let’s go empty the compost.” As they emptied the buckets into the compost bin, Sofia grimaced at the smell of the decomposing fruits and vegetables. “Gross,” she muttered. Then they walked to the garden to do some weeding. “The plants are gorgeous,” Sofia observed. “How do you keep them so healthy?” “I put compost on them. But those haven’t been getting much,” Aunt Lori said, nodding to some rows of sadder-looking plants. “Let’s put some compost on them now.” As they worked, Aunt Lori said, “You know, Sofi, I think we’re like these plants, and the difficulties we face are like compost.” “How?” Sofia asked, puzzled. “Well, God can use the hard things in our lives to help us trust Him more and grow in our faith. He promises to use everything for good. Jesus’s death on the cross was horrible, yet that’s how God did the greatest good of all and saved us from our sins. And He can bring good from bad things that happen. God hates divorce—it’s not good. My parents’ divorce was awful, but it helped me see God as my perfect, loving Father. By His grace, I’m not a withered, dying plant because I know He is always with me, giving me strength.” Aunt Lori smiled. Sofia had never thought about life that way. She did want to be vibrant and strong like the healthy-looking plants. She would think hard about what Aunt Lori had said. –Rachel Avallone How about you? Have you gone through uncomfortable or painful things in your life? It’s natural to become upset and ask God, “Why is this happening to me?” Even though bad things happen, we know God is good. He promises to be with us through the hard things, and He is always at work in our lives. When difficult things happen, trust that God will use them for good. Today's Key Verse We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (NIV) Romans 8:28 Today's Key Thought God uses everything for our good

The Compost of Life 0aeccaba-8317-41a2-bdbb-97b666006bb4Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: Times for War (2025) Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 199: Times for War (2025)4fa2acc7-30e6-40e7-ab6d-60be114910eaFri, 18 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: The Sacrament of Forgiveness (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Specifically, we explore the origins and structure of the sacrament that we use today. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although some of the ways we celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation have changed, the essential elements have always remained the same. He also explores the importance of understanding the differences between perfect and imperfect contrition. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1446-1454. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Specifically, we explore the origins and structure of the sacrament that we use today. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although some of the ways we celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation have changed, the essential elements have always remained the same. He also explores the importance of understanding the differences between perfect and imperfect contrition. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1446-1454. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 199: The Sacrament of Forgiveness (2025)e6178b70-3a48-46f0-b0b5-aefae7781594Fri, 18 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Compost of Life"Sofia, chore time! Today we're going to--what's wrong?" Aunt Lori set down the buckets she was holding and gently put her hands on Sofia's shoulders. "Aren't you having a nice time on the farm?"Sofia tried to smile. "I just wish Mom and Dad were here with me." Her throat felt tight. She buried her face in her aunt's denim shirt, trying to control her tears."Oh, honey. I'm so sorry." Aunt Lori hugged her niece tight, remembering when her own parents separated many years before. "Why did God let this happen to me if He's supposed to be good? I don't see anything good in my parents getting a divorce!" Sofia said fiercely.Aunt Lori was silent as she brushed Sofia's hair. After a moment, she said, "Let's go empty the compost." As they emptied the buckets into the compost bin, Sofia grimaced at the smell of the decomposing fruits and vegetables. "Gross," she muttered. Then they walked to the garden to do some weeding. "The plants are gorgeous," Sofia observed. "How do you keep them so healthy?""I put compost on them. But those haven't been getting much," Aunt Lori said, nodding to some rows of sadder-looking plants. "Let's put some compost on them now." As they worked, Aunt Lori said, "You know, Sofi, I think we're like these plants, and the difficulties we face are like compost.""How?" Sofia asked, puzzled. "Well, God can use the hard things in our lives to help us trust Him more and grow in our faith. He promises to use everything for good. Jesus's death on the cross was horrible, yet that's how God did the greatest good of all and saved us from our sins. And He can bring good from bad things that happen. God hates divorce--it's not good. My parents' divorce was awful, but it helped me see God as my perfect, loving Father. By His grace, I'm not a withered, dying plant because I know He is always with me, giving me strength." Aunt Lori smiled.Sofia had never thought about life that way. She did want to be vibrant and strong like the healthy-looking plants. She would think hard about what Aunt Lori had said. –Rachel Avallone

"Sofia, chore time! Today we're going to--what's wrong?" Aunt Lori set down the buckets she was holding and gently put her hands on Sofia's shoulders. "Aren't you having a nice time on the farm?"Sofia tried to smile. "I just wish Mom and Dad were here with me." Her throat felt tight. She buried her face in her aunt's denim shirt, trying to control her tears."Oh, honey. I'm so sorry." Aunt Lori hugged her niece tight, remembering when her own parents separated many years before. "Why did God let this happen to me if He's supposed to be good? I don't see anything good in my parents getting a divorce!" Sofia said fiercely.Aunt Lori was silent as she brushed Sofia's hair. After a moment, she said, "Let's go empty the compost." As they emptied the buckets into the compost bin, Sofia grimaced at the smell of the decomposing fruits and vegetables. "Gross," she muttered. Then they walked to the garden to do some weeding. "The plants are gorgeous," Sofia observed. "How do you keep them so healthy?""I put compost on them. But those haven't been getting much," Aunt Lori said, nodding to some rows of sadder-looking plants. "Let's put some compost on them now." As they worked, Aunt Lori said, "You know, Sofi, I think we're like these plants, and the difficulties we face are like compost.""How?" Sofia asked, puzzled. "Well, God can use the hard things in our lives to help us trust Him more and grow in our faith. He promises to use everything for good. Jesus's death on the cross was horrible, yet that's how God did the greatest good of all and saved us from our sins. And He can bring good from bad things that happen. God hates divorce--it's not good. My parents' divorce was awful, but it helped me see God as my perfect, loving Father. By His grace, I'm not a withered, dying plant because I know He is always with me, giving me strength." Aunt Lori smiled.Sofia had never thought about life that way. She did want to be vibrant and strong like the healthy-looking plants. She would think hard about what Aunt Lori had said. –Rachel Avallone

The Compost of Life29c18bca-3ad4-46b7-ba1d-5b066dce24a4Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike’s Tips for Praying as a Busy Person How do I fit in prayer with my busy schedule? Fr. Mike shares some practical advice for fitting in prayer when you feel you don&#39;t have time. He also explains the importance of having a plan by sharing these three questions: Where am I going to pray?When am I going to pray? How am I going to pray?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How do I fit in prayer with my busy schedule? Fr. Mike shares some practical advice for fitting in prayer when you feel you don&#39;t have time. He also explains the importance of having a plan by sharing these three questions: Where am I going to pray?When am I going to pray? How am I going to pray?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike’s Tips for Praying as a Busy Person448545f4-948c-4340-abd8-0eadd6372b1eThu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#928 - Luke 8:16-39 – Lamps, Storm, and DemonsThis episode is part 18 in a study of the gospel of Luke. We have 3 stories in this week's episode. Jesus talks about lamps, calms a storm, and casts out a legion of demons. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 18 in a study of the gospel of Luke. We have 3 stories in this week's episode. Jesus talks about lamps, calms a storm, and casts out a legion of demons. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#928 - Luke 8:16-39 – Lamps, Storm, and Demonse848ef1b-122a-495e-81b9-51feb0e06352Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000895https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow We Lost Control of the FamilyWhat if the biggest threat to your family isn’t outside your home? John Heinen sits down with Andrew Laubacher, musician, speaker, and Executive Director of Humanality, to expose how your smartphone has been reshaping your attention, your memory, and your children’s brains. With billions of dollars behind it, Big Tech wasn’t designed to serve you and your family. It was built to capture your time, shape your habits, and replace real relationships with curated digital ones. In addition to helping you protect your family from these devices, we also discuss how to protect them from your own temptations (distraction, pornography, passivity, and escape). Instead of giving in, Andrew offers a path to reclaim attention, rebuild you and your home’s culture, and start living again. From flip phones and dopamine detoxes to tech-free dinners and digital plans of life, this episode challenges every man to lead his family out of this trap and into reality. Explore Andrew’s mission – https://www.humanality.org QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 Join us inside of Catholic Gentleman Plus – 29 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 29 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the biggest threat to your family isn’t outside your home? John Heinen sits down with Andrew Laubacher, musician, speaker, and Executive Director of Humanality, to expose how your smartphone has been reshaping your attention, your memory, and your children’s brains. With billions of dollars behind it, Big Tech wasn’t designed to serve you and your family. It was built to capture your time, shape your habits, and replace real relationships with curated digital ones. In addition to helping you protect your family from these devices, we also discuss how to protect them from your own temptations (distraction, pornography, passivity, and escape). Instead of giving in, Andrew offers a path to reclaim attention, rebuild you and your home’s culture, and start living again. From flip phones and dopamine detoxes to tech-free dinners and digital plans of life, this episode challenges every man to lead his family out of this trap and into reality. Explore Andrew’s mission – https://www.humanality.org QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 Join us inside of Catholic Gentleman Plus – 29 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 29 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow We Lost Control of the Familyb15b9264-af21-4950-957a-8a7f6b849eb2Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:05:00 +00003653https://216.73.216.191/allTagsVitamin D Expert: The Fastest Way To Dementia & The Dangerous Lie You've Been Told About Sunlight!Is your daily routine ruining your health? Is THIS habit silently triggering dementia?  Vitamin D Expert Dr. Roger Seheult reveals how sunlight exposure, caffeine intake, and sleep can impact cancer risk, accelerate dementia, and fry your dopamine brain!  Dr. Roger Seheult is a world-leading doctor in internal medicine, lung health, critical care, and sleep medicine. As co-founder of MedCram, he’s helped millions understand how vitamin D, sunlight, mitochondria, and circadian rhythms impact disease, brain health, and longevity. In this powerful interview, he explains:  ◻️How just 2 minutes of morning sunlight can boost dopamine by 250%.  ◻️The daily habit increasing your cancer risk (and how to fix it). ◻️What caffeine does to your sleep, hormones, and mental clarity.  ◻️How red and infrared light boost your mitochondria.  ◻️How sleep, light, and nutrition create a blueprint for longevity.  00:00 Intro 02:27 What Is Roger Aiming to Accomplish? 03:28 The 8 Pillars of Health 09:13 Story of Henry: A Fungal Lung Disease Patient 20:40 Why Our Mitochondria Need Sunlight 27:46 Sunlight and Viruses: Impact on COVID-19 30:00 Vitamin D and Lower Risk in COVID Patients 33:55 Benefits of Using Infrared Light Devices 47:50 Could More Sunlight Help You Live Longer? 51:20 Does the Sun Really Cause Melanoma? 54:37 Are Humans Meant to Live Outside? 57:31 Is It Worth Wearing an Infrared Light Mask? 59:31 How to Get Infrared Light on a Cloudy Day 01:08:14 Optimal Time of Day to Get Sunlight 01:09:34 Circadian Rhythm and Light Exposure 01:11:28 Benefits of SAD Light Therapy 01:13:02 Can Looking Through a Window Help Circadian Rhythm? 01:15:11 Why Should We Avoid Bright Screens at Night? 01:17:31 Should the Bedroom Be Completely Dark at Night? 01:19:23 Do Vitamin D Supplements Work? 01:21:14 Possible Consequences of Vitamin D Overdose 01:22:02 The Role of Vitamin D in the Body 01:24:00 Do Cravings Signal Nutrient Deficiencies? 01:25:35 Water’s Role in the Body 01:27:20 Interferons and the Innate Immune System 01:32:52 Importance of Hydration for Fighting Infections 01:34:35 Should We Use Hot and Cold Therapy Together? 01:36:10 Impact of Tree Aromas on Immunity 01:38:44 Do Indoor CO₂ Levels Matter? 01:39:30 How Can We Optimize Indoor Air Quality? 01:40:37 Faith as a Way to Deal With Stress and Anxiety 01:42:42 Conditional vs. Unconditional Forgiveness and Stress 01:45:55 Are People Who Believe in God Generally Healthier? 01:47:34 Roger’s Experience Witnessing Death 01:49:14 A Miraculous Story: Anoxic Brain Injury Recovery 01:59:17 Should Hospital Patients Be Taken Outside? 01:59:57 Are Melatonin Supplements Good for Sleep? 02:00:45 Side Effects of Melatonin Supplements Follow Dr Roger: Youtube - https://bit.ly/452IbrP  X - https://bit.ly/3Udq5NA  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3UgDLaA  💡You can find out more about the light therapy lamp mentioned, here: https://amzn.to/4lXsUyc 💡You can find out more about the Aranet4 CO₂ meter mentioned, here: https://bit.ly/4lIvRmk  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac  KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your daily routine ruining your health? Is THIS habit silently triggering dementia?  Vitamin D Expert Dr. Roger Seheult reveals how sunlight exposure, caffeine intake, and sleep can impact cancer risk, accelerate dementia, and fry your dopamine brain!  Dr. Roger Seheult is a world-leading doctor in internal medicine, lung health, critical care, and sleep medicine. As co-founder of MedCram, he’s helped millions understand how vitamin D, sunlight, mitochondria, and circadian rhythms impact disease, brain health, and longevity. In this powerful interview, he explains:  ◻️How just 2 minutes of morning sunlight can boost dopamine by 250%.  ◻️The daily habit increasing your cancer risk (and how to fix it). ◻️What caffeine does to your sleep, hormones, and mental clarity.  ◻️How red and infrared light boost your mitochondria.  ◻️How sleep, light, and nutrition create a blueprint for longevity.  00:00 Intro 02:27 What Is Roger Aiming to Accomplish? 03:28 The 8 Pillars of Health 09:13 Story of Henry: A Fungal Lung Disease Patient 20:40 Why Our Mitochondria Need Sunlight 27:46 Sunlight and Viruses: Impact on COVID-19 30:00 Vitamin D and Lower Risk in COVID Patients 33:55 Benefits of Using Infrared Light Devices 47:50 Could More Sunlight Help You Live Longer? 51:20 Does the Sun Really Cause Melanoma? 54:37 Are Humans Meant to Live Outside? 57:31 Is It Worth Wearing an Infrared Light Mask? 59:31 How to Get Infrared Light on a Cloudy Day 01:08:14 Optimal Time of Day to Get Sunlight 01:09:34 Circadian Rhythm and Light Exposure 01:11:28 Benefits of SAD Light Therapy 01:13:02 Can Looking Through a Window Help Circadian Rhythm? 01:15:11 Why Should We Avoid Bright Screens at Night? 01:17:31 Should the Bedroom Be Completely Dark at Night? 01:19:23 Do Vitamin D Supplements Work? 01:21:14 Possible Consequences of Vitamin D Overdose 01:22:02 The Role of Vitamin D in the Body 01:24:00 Do Cravings Signal Nutrient Deficiencies? 01:25:35 Water’s Role in the Body 01:27:20 Interferons and the Innate Immune System 01:32:52 Importance of Hydration for Fighting Infections 01:34:35 Should We Use Hot and Cold Therapy Together? 01:36:10 Impact of Tree Aromas on Immunity 01:38:44 Do Indoor CO₂ Levels Matter? 01:39:30 How Can We Optimize Indoor Air Quality? 01:40:37 Faith as a Way to Deal With Stress and Anxiety 01:42:42 Conditional vs. Unconditional Forgiveness and Stress 01:45:55 Are People Who Believe in God Generally Healthier? 01:47:34 Roger’s Experience Witnessing Death 01:49:14 A Miraculous Story: Anoxic Brain Injury Recovery 01:59:17 Should Hospital Patients Be Taken Outside? 01:59:57 Are Melatonin Supplements Good for Sleep? 02:00:45 Side Effects of Melatonin Supplements Follow Dr Roger: Youtube - https://bit.ly/452IbrP  X - https://bit.ly/3Udq5NA  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3UgDLaA  💡You can find out more about the light therapy lamp mentioned, here: https://amzn.to/4lXsUyc 💡You can find out more about the Aranet4 CO₂ meter mentioned, here: https://bit.ly/4lIvRmk  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac  KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullVitamin D Expert: The Fastest Way To Dementia & The Dangerous Lie You've Been Told About Sunlight!83086082-4f6a-441c-beca-9947b794c276Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +00007603https://216.73.216.191/allTags Two-Strike Hitter Read: Psalms 27:7-10; 116:1-9 When Maggie stepped into the batter’s box, she already had two strikes. One more would put her on the bench. She glanced at the stands. Her foster mom wasn’t there. Maggie sighed. Her team chanted, “Two-strike hitter, don’t be a quitter!” The pitch came in fast, and Maggie connected, sending the softball past the outfield. Softball took her mind off everything. When she got back home, her social worker was out front holding a bag with all Maggie’s belongings. Oh no, I forgot! I’m moving today. She forced her feet to keep walking. Ever since Dad died, it was one foster home after another. After several months in her new house, Maggie saw a Bible lying open on her foster mom’s desk. The words “I love the Lord because He hears my voice” jumped out at Maggie. “He doesn’t hear my voice,” she said out loud. Alice, Maggie’s foster mom, came in and asked, “Who doesn’t hear you, honey?” “Jesus doesn’t. When Mom left, Dad told me to pray. When Dad got sick, I prayed. Now they’re both gone.” Alice put a soft hand on Maggie’s shoulder. “You play softball—I did too. Do you ever cheer, ‘Two-strike hitter…’” “‘Don’t be a quitter!’” Maggie answered. “I’m a quitter at asking God for anything.” Alice tapped the Bible. “Look at this psalm—Psalm 116. This man had pain and death all around him. He said he was brought low, but God heard him. Think—when your mom left, who was still with you?” “Dad.” Maggie paused. “And Jesus. And when Dad was sick, he told me that because Jesus died for me, I could trust Him even in hard times.” Alice nodded. “Psalm 27 says that even if your mother and father are gone, the Lord will care for you. The Lord is taking care of you, Maggie. He sent you here, and we love you. We prayed for you before you came—and we’re praying for your mom too. We don’t know what she’ll do. But we know what Jesus will do.” “He’ll hear my voice?” “Yes, He always hears you. Praying gives you a deeper friendship with God. When it comes to prayer, be that two-strike hitter, Maggie.” Maggie grinned. “I won’t be a quitter.” –Laura Roesler How about you? Do you ever feel like you’re striking out with God when you pray? Don’t give up. Even when it seems like God isn’t listening, He hears your prayers. He cares about your tears and your worries. He wants to hear what you have to say. Even if other people leave you, Jesus never will. He died and rose again so you could have a relationship with Him forever. Keep praying—He’s listening. Today's Key Verse Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! (NLT) Psalm 116:2 Today's Key Thought The Lord hears you

Read: Psalms 27:7-10; 116:1-9 When Maggie stepped into the batter’s box, she already had two strikes. One more would put her on the bench. She glanced at the stands. Her foster mom wasn’t there. Maggie sighed. Her team chanted, “Two-strike hitter, don’t be a quitter!” The pitch came in fast, and Maggie connected, sending the softball past the outfield. Softball took her mind off everything. When she got back home, her social worker was out front holding a bag with all Maggie’s belongings. Oh no, I forgot! I’m moving today. She forced her feet to keep walking. Ever since Dad died, it was one foster home after another. After several months in her new house, Maggie saw a Bible lying open on her foster mom’s desk. The words “I love the Lord because He hears my voice” jumped out at Maggie. “He doesn’t hear my voice,” she said out loud. Alice, Maggie’s foster mom, came in and asked, “Who doesn’t hear you, honey?” “Jesus doesn’t. When Mom left, Dad told me to pray. When Dad got sick, I prayed. Now they’re both gone.” Alice put a soft hand on Maggie’s shoulder. “You play softball—I did too. Do you ever cheer, ‘Two-strike hitter…’” “‘Don’t be a quitter!’” Maggie answered. “I’m a quitter at asking God for anything.” Alice tapped the Bible. “Look at this psalm—Psalm 116. This man had pain and death all around him. He said he was brought low, but God heard him. Think—when your mom left, who was still with you?” “Dad.” Maggie paused. “And Jesus. And when Dad was sick, he told me that because Jesus died for me, I could trust Him even in hard times.” Alice nodded. “Psalm 27 says that even if your mother and father are gone, the Lord will care for you. The Lord is taking care of you, Maggie. He sent you here, and we love you. We prayed for you before you came—and we’re praying for your mom too. We don’t know what she’ll do. But we know what Jesus will do.” “He’ll hear my voice?” “Yes, He always hears you. Praying gives you a deeper friendship with God. When it comes to prayer, be that two-strike hitter, Maggie.” Maggie grinned. “I won’t be a quitter.” –Laura Roesler How about you? Do you ever feel like you’re striking out with God when you pray? Don’t give up. Even when it seems like God isn’t listening, He hears your prayers. He cares about your tears and your worries. He wants to hear what you have to say. Even if other people leave you, Jesus never will. He died and rose again so you could have a relationship with Him forever. Keep praying—He’s listening. Today's Key Verse Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! (NLT) Psalm 116:2 Today's Key Thought The Lord hears you

Two-Strike Hitter 05fa14ad-db10-4480-97a6-066df98b5554Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2025) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2025)50f04810-4094-43c1-ae58-24c40afba2f8Thu, 17 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: Reconciliation with God (2025) We continue our examination of the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that sin, above all else, is an offense against God and his Church. It damages our communion with both. He also unpacks how important it is that God has extended his ability to forgive sins to his apostles and their successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1440-1445. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that sin, above all else, is an offense against God and his Church. It damages our communion with both. He also unpacks how important it is that God has extended his ability to forgive sins to his apostles and their successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1440-1445. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 198: Reconciliation with God (2025)b2c325da-f2e7-4f8e-984e-c21c73a809f7Thu, 17 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTwo-Strike HitterWhen Maggie stepped into the batter's box, she already had two strikes. One more would put her on the bench. She glanced at the stands. Her foster mom wasn't there. Maggie sighed. Her team chanted, "Two-strike hitter, don't be a quitter!" The pitch came in fast, and Maggie connected, sending the softball past the outfield. Softball took her mind off everything. When she got back home, her social worker was out front holding a bag with all Maggie's belongings. Oh no, I forgot! I'm moving today. She forced her feet to keep walking. Ever since Dad died, it was one foster home after another.After several months in her new house, Maggie saw a Bible lying open on her foster mom's desk. The words "I love the Lord because He hears my voice" jumped out at Maggie. "He doesn't hear my voice," she said out loud.Alice, Maggie's foster mom, came in and asked, "Who doesn't hear you, honey?" "Jesus doesn't. When Mom left, Dad told me to pray. When Dad got sick, I prayed. Now they're both gone." Alice put a soft hand on Maggie's shoulder. "You play softball--I did too. Do you ever cheer, 'Two-strike hitter…'""'Don't be a quitter!'" Maggie answered. "I'm a quitter at asking God for anything."Alice tapped the Bible. "Look at this psalm--Psalm 116. This man had pain and death all around him. He said he was brought low, but God heard him. Think--when your mom left, who was still with you?""Dad." Maggie paused. "And Jesus. And when Dad was sick, he told me that because Jesus died for me, I could trust Him even in hard times."Alice nodded. "Psalm 27 says that even if your mother and father are gone, the Lord will care for you. The Lord is taking care of you, Maggie. He sent you here, and we love you. We prayed for you before you came--and we're praying for your mom too. We don't know what she'll do. But we know what Jesus will do.""He'll hear my voice?" "Yes, He always hears you. Praying gives you a deeper friendship with God. When it comes to prayer, be that two-strike hitter, Maggie."Maggie grinned. "I won't be a quitter." –Laura Roesler

When Maggie stepped into the batter's box, she already had two strikes. One more would put her on the bench. She glanced at the stands. Her foster mom wasn't there. Maggie sighed. Her team chanted, "Two-strike hitter, don't be a quitter!" The pitch came in fast, and Maggie connected, sending the softball past the outfield. Softball took her mind off everything. When she got back home, her social worker was out front holding a bag with all Maggie's belongings. Oh no, I forgot! I'm moving today. She forced her feet to keep walking. Ever since Dad died, it was one foster home after another.After several months in her new house, Maggie saw a Bible lying open on her foster mom's desk. The words "I love the Lord because He hears my voice" jumped out at Maggie. "He doesn't hear my voice," she said out loud.Alice, Maggie's foster mom, came in and asked, "Who doesn't hear you, honey?" "Jesus doesn't. When Mom left, Dad told me to pray. When Dad got sick, I prayed. Now they're both gone." Alice put a soft hand on Maggie's shoulder. "You play softball--I did too. Do you ever cheer, 'Two-strike hitter…'""'Don't be a quitter!'" Maggie answered. "I'm a quitter at asking God for anything."Alice tapped the Bible. "Look at this psalm--Psalm 116. This man had pain and death all around him. He said he was brought low, but God heard him. Think--when your mom left, who was still with you?""Dad." Maggie paused. "And Jesus. And when Dad was sick, he told me that because Jesus died for me, I could trust Him even in hard times."Alice nodded. "Psalm 27 says that even if your mother and father are gone, the Lord will care for you. The Lord is taking care of you, Maggie. He sent you here, and we love you. We prayed for you before you came--and we're praying for your mom too. We don't know what she'll do. But we know what Jesus will do.""He'll hear my voice?" "Yes, He always hears you. Praying gives you a deeper friendship with God. When it comes to prayer, be that two-strike hitter, Maggie."Maggie grinned. "I won't be a quitter." –Laura Roesler

Two-Strike Hitter74f737b6-acc8-4b76-b3bd-47f6c88cb89eThu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#380: Martha’s Busy Hands, Mary’s Listening HeartLuke 10:38-42 Today, we hear the story of&nbsp;two sisters &mdash; Mary and Martha! They welcomed Jesus into their home. While Martha hurried about making everything just right, Mary quietly sat at Jesus&rsquo; feet and listened to every word He said. Jesus loved them both &mdash; the busy one and the quiet one &mdash; just like He loves you! Sometimes you&rsquo;ll be like Mary, quietly close to Jesus. Other times you might be like Martha, busy with chores, homework, or sports that are yelling, &ldquo;Do me first!&rdquo; But Jesus gently reminds us: putting Him first is what matters most. Kids will hear what that actually looks like and are reminded He doesn&rsquo;t love you because you work hard &mdash; psst! &mdash; you don&rsquo;t have to earn His love. He loves you because you&rsquo;re His. ---------- ------------ 🎁 Join the team:Visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ and click Support &amp; Bonus Content&nbsp;You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan Your gift will help us reach our goal of 250 new patreon members. If even 10% of listeners joined, we could sustain and grow this ministry. Please, don&rsquo;t assume someone else will do it&mdash;we need you. Every gift, no matter the size, helps bring the Bible to life for children, nurturing their faith and shaping hearts. Thank you for being part of this mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 10:38-42 Today, we hear the story of&nbsp;two sisters &mdash; Mary and Martha! They welcomed Jesus into their home. While Martha hurried about making everything just right, Mary quietly sat at Jesus&rsquo; feet and listened to every word He said. Jesus loved them both &mdash; the busy one and the quiet one &mdash; just like He loves you! Sometimes you&rsquo;ll be like Mary, quietly close to Jesus. Other times you might be like Martha, busy with chores, homework, or sports that are yelling, &ldquo;Do me first!&rdquo; But Jesus gently reminds us: putting Him first is what matters most. Kids will hear what that actually looks like and are reminded He doesn&rsquo;t love you because you work hard &mdash; psst! &mdash; you don&rsquo;t have to earn His love. He loves you because you&rsquo;re His. ---------- ------------ 🎁 Join the team:Visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ and click Support &amp; Bonus Content&nbsp;You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan Your gift will help us reach our goal of 250 new patreon members. If even 10% of listeners joined, we could sustain and grow this ministry. Please, don&rsquo;t assume someone else will do it&mdash;we need you. Every gift, no matter the size, helps bring the Bible to life for children, nurturing their faith and shaping hearts. Thank you for being part of this mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#380: Martha’s Busy Hands, Mary’s Listening Heart38d50a7d-8ffc-4a55-bc76-8dc855da8cc0Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000786https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Blue Lady: A Father and Son's Battle with The DemonicRick Hansen had an unorthodox childhood. His father performed thousands of deliverances. In his book "The Blue Lady", Rick documents his father's journey from Christian, to Satanism, and back to Jesus. Thank you to our sponsors Add Graza Olive Oil to your summertime patio party arsenal. Visit https://graza.co/EXFILES and use promo code EXFILES  today for 10% off of the TRIO! FountofGrace- Click here to get a special discount on medals, sacramentals and other amazing jewelery. To get a copy of the Blue Lady- Click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rick Hansen had an unorthodox childhood. His father performed thousands of deliverances. In his book "The Blue Lady", Rick documents his father's journey from Christian, to Satanism, and back to Jesus. Thank you to our sponsors Add Graza Olive Oil to your summertime patio party arsenal. Visit https://graza.co/EXFILES and use promo code EXFILES  today for 10% off of the TRIO! FountofGrace- Click here to get a special discount on medals, sacramentals and other amazing jewelery. To get a copy of the Blue Lady- Click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

fullThe Blue Lady: A Father and Son's Battle with The Demonicb6b7ec5c-51cd-4ea7-81d7-3a345edaf7c8Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags God's Zoo Read: Matthew 7:7-12 "Why does she get to ride when I have to walk?” Caden whined. “It’s not fair!” “Your sister is only two; her legs aren’t as long or as strong as yours,” Mom replied, parking the stroller in front of the two-toed sloth exhibit. Caden continued to pout. “Emma gets all the attention too! You treat her better than you treat me. You must love her more!” “Caden, that’s not true!” Mom sounded hurt. “You know I love you and your brothers and sister with all my heart.” “Then why don’t you treat us the same?” Mom pointed to the exhibit. “Do you see the zookeeper feeding the sloth?” Caden nodded. “What’s she feeding it?” asked Mom. “Looks like fruit.” Mom nodded. “What did the zookeeper at the penguin exhibit fed the penguins?” “Fish, right?” “That’s right. What would happen if this zookeeper tried to feed fish to the sloth?” “Mom, sloths don’t eat fish. They live in trees!” Caden laughed. “Right again.” Mom smiled. “Different animals eat different foods and live in different habitats because they have different needs. Good zookeepers treat all the animals differently because they care for all of them.” Caden glanced at his little sister, who had fallen asleep. “Emma and I aren’t different kinds of animals.” “No,” Mom replied, “but you are different people, and sometimes you have different needs. Emma needs help with things like holding her cup and turning a doorknob, but sometimes you need help with things like math homework and piano practice.” Mom, Caden, and his brothers watched in fascination as the sloth munched languidly on an apple slice. “I think God is kind of like a zookeeper,” Mom said. “He knows exactly what each of His children needs. We may not always get what we ask for when we pray, but He always provides for our needs. He provided for our greatest need of all by sending Jesus to save us from sin, and we can trust Him to provide for each of our specific needs too.” “Hey! Give that back!” Caden’s brother snatched the cap off his head and ran off with it, causing Emma to start crying. “Sometimes I feel like a zookeeper too,” Mom mused as the family moved on to the next exhibit. –Suzanne Felton How about you? Do you think it’s unfair when you’re treated differently than your brothers, sisters, or classmates? Adults who care about you know that different people often have different needs, and it’s because they love you that they treat you differently. God knows us and loves us more than anyone else. Even when He answers His children’s prayers differently, He always gives us what we need. Today's Key Verse And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (NIV) Philippians 4:19 Today's Key Thought God gives us what we need

Read: Matthew 7:7-12 "Why does she get to ride when I have to walk?” Caden whined. “It’s not fair!” “Your sister is only two; her legs aren’t as long or as strong as yours,” Mom replied, parking the stroller in front of the two-toed sloth exhibit. Caden continued to pout. “Emma gets all the attention too! You treat her better than you treat me. You must love her more!” “Caden, that’s not true!” Mom sounded hurt. “You know I love you and your brothers and sister with all my heart.” “Then why don’t you treat us the same?” Mom pointed to the exhibit. “Do you see the zookeeper feeding the sloth?” Caden nodded. “What’s she feeding it?” asked Mom. “Looks like fruit.” Mom nodded. “What did the zookeeper at the penguin exhibit fed the penguins?” “Fish, right?” “That’s right. What would happen if this zookeeper tried to feed fish to the sloth?” “Mom, sloths don’t eat fish. They live in trees!” Caden laughed. “Right again.” Mom smiled. “Different animals eat different foods and live in different habitats because they have different needs. Good zookeepers treat all the animals differently because they care for all of them.” Caden glanced at his little sister, who had fallen asleep. “Emma and I aren’t different kinds of animals.” “No,” Mom replied, “but you are different people, and sometimes you have different needs. Emma needs help with things like holding her cup and turning a doorknob, but sometimes you need help with things like math homework and piano practice.” Mom, Caden, and his brothers watched in fascination as the sloth munched languidly on an apple slice. “I think God is kind of like a zookeeper,” Mom said. “He knows exactly what each of His children needs. We may not always get what we ask for when we pray, but He always provides for our needs. He provided for our greatest need of all by sending Jesus to save us from sin, and we can trust Him to provide for each of our specific needs too.” “Hey! Give that back!” Caden’s brother snatched the cap off his head and ran off with it, causing Emma to start crying. “Sometimes I feel like a zookeeper too,” Mom mused as the family moved on to the next exhibit. –Suzanne Felton How about you? Do you think it’s unfair when you’re treated differently than your brothers, sisters, or classmates? Adults who care about you know that different people often have different needs, and it’s because they love you that they treat you differently. God knows us and loves us more than anyone else. Even when He answers His children’s prayers differently, He always gives us what we need. Today's Key Verse And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (NIV) Philippians 4:19 Today's Key Thought God gives us what we need

God's Zoo d61b7a6b-373c-4ca4-b686-ec0141c52613Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2025) Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2025)9a2a5e78-b2f9-4c69-b0f8-bd238bbbb208Wed, 16 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Forms of Penance (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance. In particular, we explore the different forms of penance, such as prayer, fasting, almsgiving, as well as other things people can do that orient their hearts towards conversion. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of taking up our own personal cross, accepting the suffering that is given to us by the Lord to carry with him each and every day. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1434-1439. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance. In particular, we explore the different forms of penance, such as prayer, fasting, almsgiving, as well as other things people can do that orient their hearts towards conversion. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of taking up our own personal cross, accepting the suffering that is given to us by the Lord to carry with him each and every day. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1434-1439. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 197: Forms of Penance (2025)8c7d193e-4ea1-48f7-aa79-fad008d4ef4dWed, 16 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod's Zoo"Why does she get to ride when I have to walk?" Caden whined. "It's not fair!""Your sister is only two; her legs aren't as long or as strong as yours," Mom replied, parking the stroller in front of the two-toed sloth exhibit. Caden continued to pout. "Emma gets all the attention too! You treat her better than you treat me. You must love her more!""Caden, that's not true!" Mom sounded hurt. "You know I love you and your brothers and sister with all my heart.""Then why don't you treat us the same?" Mom pointed to the exhibit. "Do you see the zookeeper feeding the sloth?" Caden nodded. "What's she feeding it?" asked Mom."Looks like fruit."Mom nodded. "What did the zookeeper at the penguin exhibit fed the penguins?""Fish, right?""That's right. What would happen if this zookeeper tried to feed fish to the sloth?""Mom, sloths don't eat fish. They live in trees!" Caden laughed."Right again." Mom smiled. "Different animals eat different foods and live in different habitats because they have different needs. Good zookeepers treat all the animals differently because they care for all of them."Caden glanced at his little sister, who had fallen asleep. "Emma and I aren't different kinds of animals.""No," Mom replied, "but you are different people, and sometimes you have different needs. Emma needs help with things like holding her cup and turning a doorknob, but sometimes you need help with things like math homework and piano practice." Mom, Caden, and his brothers watched in fascination as the sloth munched languidly on an apple slice. "I think God is kind of like a zookeeper," Mom said. "He knows exactly what each of His children needs. We may not always get what we ask for when we pray, but He always provides for our needs. He provided for our greatest need of all by sending Jesus to save us from sin, and we can trust Him to provide for each of our specific needs too.""Hey! Give that back!" Caden's brother snatched the cap off his head and ran off with it, causing Emma to start crying."Sometimes I feel like a zookeeper too," Mom mused as the family moved on to the next exhibit. –Suzanne Felton

"Why does she get to ride when I have to walk?" Caden whined. "It's not fair!""Your sister is only two; her legs aren't as long or as strong as yours," Mom replied, parking the stroller in front of the two-toed sloth exhibit. Caden continued to pout. "Emma gets all the attention too! You treat her better than you treat me. You must love her more!""Caden, that's not true!" Mom sounded hurt. "You know I love you and your brothers and sister with all my heart.""Then why don't you treat us the same?" Mom pointed to the exhibit. "Do you see the zookeeper feeding the sloth?" Caden nodded. "What's she feeding it?" asked Mom."Looks like fruit."Mom nodded. "What did the zookeeper at the penguin exhibit fed the penguins?""Fish, right?""That's right. What would happen if this zookeeper tried to feed fish to the sloth?""Mom, sloths don't eat fish. They live in trees!" Caden laughed."Right again." Mom smiled. "Different animals eat different foods and live in different habitats because they have different needs. Good zookeepers treat all the animals differently because they care for all of them."Caden glanced at his little sister, who had fallen asleep. "Emma and I aren't different kinds of animals.""No," Mom replied, "but you are different people, and sometimes you have different needs. Emma needs help with things like holding her cup and turning a doorknob, but sometimes you need help with things like math homework and piano practice." Mom, Caden, and his brothers watched in fascination as the sloth munched languidly on an apple slice. "I think God is kind of like a zookeeper," Mom said. "He knows exactly what each of His children needs. We may not always get what we ask for when we pray, but He always provides for our needs. He provided for our greatest need of all by sending Jesus to save us from sin, and we can trust Him to provide for each of our specific needs too.""Hey! Give that back!" Caden's brother snatched the cap off his head and ran off with it, causing Emma to start crying."Sometimes I feel like a zookeeper too," Mom mused as the family moved on to the next exhibit. –Suzanne Felton

God's Zoo7af02b79-fe7e-4f11-b717-f350a8e97a3fWed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Tick Talk Read: Proverbs 6:16-19; Romans 6:11-18 Be sure you check your arms and legs for ticks!” Jay’s mother called as he ran into the house. It was tick season, and the insects thrived in the woods where Jay played with friends. He obediently rolled up his sleeves, and sure enough, a tiny black bug had attached itself to his skin. “Ugh. Got one, Mom. Can you take it off with your tweezers?” He went into the kitchen, and his mother pulled out a special tick removal tool from one of the drawers. “Ticks glue themselves to your skin and burrow in,” she said. “That’s why it’s important not to try to brush them off.” Jay nodded. “If the head stays in, it can give you Lyme disease, right? Like our neighbor has.” “Yes, though not all ticks carry Lyme disease. But any tick that’s not fully removed can cause an infection, so we don’t want to take any chances.” Jay’s mom carefully removed the tick, then dropped it into a cup of rubbing alcohol. She smiled at Jay. “You know, sin can be like a tick sometimes—like when a bad habit attaches itself to us and burrows in. The longer it’s there, the easier it can be to ignore—but like not properly removing a tick, ignoring sin is dangerous!” “Because it’s infecting us?” asked Jay. “Sin doesn’t make us sick the way a tick can,” said Mom. “We won’t get Lyme disease. But it can weaken our sense of right and wrong and make us lose our appetite for doing things that show others the love of Jesus. That’s why the Bible warns us about letting sin infect our minds and hearts.” “Too bad there’s no such thing as sin tick removers!” Jay grinned, and his mother laughed. “We have something even better!” Mom replied. “We have Jesus, who sacrificed His life to free us from sin. When we go to Him for help and confess our wrongs, He will forgive us and help us replace bad habits with good ones. The best thing we can do is faithfully check our attitude each day. If we ask Him to remove anything in our lives that shouldn’t be there, He will!” –Deborah Meroff How about you? Have you let sinful habits attach themselves to you? Like a tick imbedded in your skin, they are harmful and need to be removed right away. Check yourself daily, and when you notice a sinful habit in your life, confess it to Jesus. He paid a lot to save you from sin, and He promises to forgive you and help you live in a way that shows you belong to Him. Today's Key Verse Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. (NIV) Romans 6:12 Today's Key Thought Don’t ignore sin

Read: Proverbs 6:16-19; Romans 6:11-18 Be sure you check your arms and legs for ticks!” Jay’s mother called as he ran into the house. It was tick season, and the insects thrived in the woods where Jay played with friends. He obediently rolled up his sleeves, and sure enough, a tiny black bug had attached itself to his skin. “Ugh. Got one, Mom. Can you take it off with your tweezers?” He went into the kitchen, and his mother pulled out a special tick removal tool from one of the drawers. “Ticks glue themselves to your skin and burrow in,” she said. “That’s why it’s important not to try to brush them off.” Jay nodded. “If the head stays in, it can give you Lyme disease, right? Like our neighbor has.” “Yes, though not all ticks carry Lyme disease. But any tick that’s not fully removed can cause an infection, so we don’t want to take any chances.” Jay’s mom carefully removed the tick, then dropped it into a cup of rubbing alcohol. She smiled at Jay. “You know, sin can be like a tick sometimes—like when a bad habit attaches itself to us and burrows in. The longer it’s there, the easier it can be to ignore—but like not properly removing a tick, ignoring sin is dangerous!” “Because it’s infecting us?” asked Jay. “Sin doesn’t make us sick the way a tick can,” said Mom. “We won’t get Lyme disease. But it can weaken our sense of right and wrong and make us lose our appetite for doing things that show others the love of Jesus. That’s why the Bible warns us about letting sin infect our minds and hearts.” “Too bad there’s no such thing as sin tick removers!” Jay grinned, and his mother laughed. “We have something even better!” Mom replied. “We have Jesus, who sacrificed His life to free us from sin. When we go to Him for help and confess our wrongs, He will forgive us and help us replace bad habits with good ones. The best thing we can do is faithfully check our attitude each day. If we ask Him to remove anything in our lives that shouldn’t be there, He will!” –Deborah Meroff How about you? Have you let sinful habits attach themselves to you? Like a tick imbedded in your skin, they are harmful and need to be removed right away. Check yourself daily, and when you notice a sinful habit in your life, confess it to Jesus. He paid a lot to save you from sin, and He promises to forgive you and help you live in a way that shows you belong to Him. Today's Key Verse Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. (NIV) Romans 6:12 Today's Key Thought Don’t ignore sin

Tick Talk 65f29cec-b682-401e-ab96-f0198290d157Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: The Destruction of Israel (2025) Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man fulfills this prophecy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man fulfills this prophecy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 196: The Destruction of Israel (2025)755a2d06-0feb-4339-9f66-ee695603a512Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: Conversion of the Baptized (2025) We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike explores that interior conversion, or conversion of the heart, is a radical reorientation of our whole life. Conversion is so much more than just going through the motions or checking off the boxes. He emphasizes that interior conversion and repentance requires an active hatred for sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1427-1433. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike explores that interior conversion, or conversion of the heart, is a radical reorientation of our whole life. Conversion is so much more than just going through the motions or checking off the boxes. He emphasizes that interior conversion and repentance requires an active hatred for sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1427-1433. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 196: Conversion of the Baptized (2025)363e9d29-aae6-4838-8d29-726986f36d08Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTick Talk"Be sure you check your arms and legs for ticks!" Jay's mother called as he ran into the house. It was tick season, and the insects thrived in the woods where Jay played with friends. He obediently rolled up his sleeves, and sure enough, a tiny black bug had attached itself to his skin."Ugh. Got one, Mom. Can you take it off with your tweezers?" He went into the kitchen, and his mother pulled out a special tick removal tool from one of the drawers. "Ticks glue themselves to your skin and burrow in," she said. "That's why it's important not to try to brush them off."Jay nodded. "If the head stays in, it can give you Lyme disease, right? Like our neighbor has." "Yes, though not all ticks carry Lyme disease. But any tick that's not fully removed can cause an infection, so we don't want to take any chances." Jay's mom carefully removed the tick, then dropped it into a cup of rubbing alcohol. She smiled at Jay. "You know, sin can be like a tick sometimes--like when a bad habit attaches itself to us and burrows in. The longer it's there, the easier it can be to ignore--but like not properly removing a tick, ignoring sin is dangerous!""Because it's infecting us?" asked Jay."Sin doesn't make us sick the way a tick can," said Mom. "We won't get Lyme disease. But it can weaken our sense of right and wrong and make us lose our appetite for doing things that show others the love of Jesus. That's why the Bible warns us about letting sin infect our minds and hearts.""Too bad there's no such thing as sin tick removers!" Jay grinned, and his mother laughed."We have something even better!" Mom replied. "We have Jesus, who sacrificed His life to free us from sin. When we go to Him for help and confess our wrongs, He will forgive us and help us replace bad habits with good ones. The best thing we can do is faithfully check our attitude each day. If we ask Him to remove anything in our lives that shouldn't be there, He will!" –Deborah Meroff

"Be sure you check your arms and legs for ticks!" Jay's mother called as he ran into the house. It was tick season, and the insects thrived in the woods where Jay played with friends. He obediently rolled up his sleeves, and sure enough, a tiny black bug had attached itself to his skin."Ugh. Got one, Mom. Can you take it off with your tweezers?" He went into the kitchen, and his mother pulled out a special tick removal tool from one of the drawers. "Ticks glue themselves to your skin and burrow in," she said. "That's why it's important not to try to brush them off."Jay nodded. "If the head stays in, it can give you Lyme disease, right? Like our neighbor has." "Yes, though not all ticks carry Lyme disease. But any tick that's not fully removed can cause an infection, so we don't want to take any chances." Jay's mom carefully removed the tick, then dropped it into a cup of rubbing alcohol. She smiled at Jay. "You know, sin can be like a tick sometimes--like when a bad habit attaches itself to us and burrows in. The longer it's there, the easier it can be to ignore--but like not properly removing a tick, ignoring sin is dangerous!""Because it's infecting us?" asked Jay."Sin doesn't make us sick the way a tick can," said Mom. "We won't get Lyme disease. But it can weaken our sense of right and wrong and make us lose our appetite for doing things that show others the love of Jesus. That's why the Bible warns us about letting sin infect our minds and hearts.""Too bad there's no such thing as sin tick removers!" Jay grinned, and his mother laughed."We have something even better!" Mom replied. "We have Jesus, who sacrificed His life to free us from sin. When we go to Him for help and confess our wrongs, He will forgive us and help us replace bad habits with good ones. The best thing we can do is faithfully check our attitude each day. If we ask Him to remove anything in our lives that shouldn't be there, He will!" –Deborah Meroff

Tick Talkb404de1b-5c73-4d36-9f89-32079a6b0517Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEric Weinstein (Ex-Harvard Physicist): The Collapse Has Already Started! Jeffrey Epstein Was A Front!Are We Already Living Through Societal Collapse?  Eric Weinstein sounds the alarm on AI threats, corrupt science, drone warfare, nuclear war, and deep-state secrets like Epstein. A world-renowned thinker, he asks: Are Elon Musk and the laws of physics our only escape route? Eric Weinstein is a mathematician, former Managing Director of Thiel Capital, and one of today’s most provocative intellectuals. He is also the host of the popular podcast ‘The Portal’, where he tackles controversial topics - from the failures of academia to the rise of AI, the limits of physics, and the urgent breakthroughs we need.  In this explosive interview, he explains: Why the post-World War II global order is collapsing, and what comes next. How AI and drone warfare are changing war forever. How modern life distracts us from existential threats. Why we must leave Earth if we want a future for humanity. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:03:05 Why Nobody's Talking About What Actually Matters 00:04:43 Are We Already in the Most Dangerous Era of Human History? 00:14:03 We’ve Lost Our Sense of Meaning and It's Killing Us 00:15:24 Why You're More Lost Than You Realise 00:18:29 Society Is Quietly Falling Apart… Here’s How 00:20:15 The Systems You Trust Are Failing You 00:29:38 AI Is Coming Faster Than Anyone’s Prepared For 00:30:04 This Is What Happens When Machines Outsmart Us 00:41:51 Chess Proves the Human Brain Is Already Outdated 00:43:49 What Every Young Person Needs to Know About the Future01:00:38 ADS 01:05:46 Did America Engineer the Two-State Solution? 01:17:52 Intelligence Is Broken — Who's Really in Charge? 01:26:28 Collapse Doesn’t Warn You — It Just Happens01:30:02 ADS 01:31:57 Are We Living in the Wrong Version of Reality? 02:00:17 The Dark Truth About Jeffrey Epstein 02:13:18 Why I Can’t Speak Freely on My Own Podcast 02:23:15 The One Piece of Advice That Changed My Life Follow Eric:  X - ⁠https://bit.ly/44GO7VV⁠  YouTube - ⁠https://bit.ly/3GG81bG⁠  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - ⁠https://doaccircle.com/⁠  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - ⁠https://smarturl.it/DOACbook⁠  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt⁠  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb⁠  ⬜️Get email updates - ⁠https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt⁠  ⬜️Follow Steven - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb⁠  Sponsors:  Linkedin Jobs - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/doac⁠   KetoneIQ - Visit ⁠https://ketone.com/STEVEN⁠ for 30% off your subscription order Stan Store - ⁠https://stevenbartlett.stan.store/⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are We Already Living Through Societal Collapse?  Eric Weinstein sounds the alarm on AI threats, corrupt science, drone warfare, nuclear war, and deep-state secrets like Epstein. A world-renowned thinker, he asks: Are Elon Musk and the laws of physics our only escape route? Eric Weinstein is a mathematician, former Managing Director of Thiel Capital, and one of today’s most provocative intellectuals. He is also the host of the popular podcast ‘The Portal’, where he tackles controversial topics - from the failures of academia to the rise of AI, the limits of physics, and the urgent breakthroughs we need.  In this explosive interview, he explains: Why the post-World War II global order is collapsing, and what comes next. How AI and drone warfare are changing war forever. How modern life distracts us from existential threats. Why we must leave Earth if we want a future for humanity. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:03:05 Why Nobody's Talking About What Actually Matters 00:04:43 Are We Already in the Most Dangerous Era of Human History? 00:14:03 We’ve Lost Our Sense of Meaning and It's Killing Us 00:15:24 Why You're More Lost Than You Realise 00:18:29 Society Is Quietly Falling Apart… Here’s How 00:20:15 The Systems You Trust Are Failing You 00:29:38 AI Is Coming Faster Than Anyone’s Prepared For 00:30:04 This Is What Happens When Machines Outsmart Us 00:41:51 Chess Proves the Human Brain Is Already Outdated 00:43:49 What Every Young Person Needs to Know About the Future01:00:38 ADS 01:05:46 Did America Engineer the Two-State Solution? 01:17:52 Intelligence Is Broken — Who's Really in Charge? 01:26:28 Collapse Doesn’t Warn You — It Just Happens01:30:02 ADS 01:31:57 Are We Living in the Wrong Version of Reality? 02:00:17 The Dark Truth About Jeffrey Epstein 02:13:18 Why I Can’t Speak Freely on My Own Podcast 02:23:15 The One Piece of Advice That Changed My Life Follow Eric:  X - ⁠https://bit.ly/44GO7VV⁠  YouTube - ⁠https://bit.ly/3GG81bG⁠  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - ⁠https://doaccircle.com/⁠  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - ⁠https://smarturl.it/DOACbook⁠  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt⁠  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb⁠  ⬜️Get email updates - ⁠https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt⁠  ⬜️Follow Steven - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb⁠  Sponsors:  Linkedin Jobs - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/doac⁠   KetoneIQ - Visit ⁠https://ketone.com/STEVEN⁠ for 30% off your subscription order Stan Store - ⁠https://stevenbartlett.stan.store/⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullEric Weinstein (Ex-Harvard Physicist): The Collapse Has Already Started! Jeffrey Epstein Was A Front!1faa62a7-5a78-47d3-8330-fddb6eaeaf23Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:30:00 +00009084https://216.73.216.191/allTags Homesick for Heaven Read: Hebrews 11:13-16 Kenzie snapped one last picture of the Eiffel Tower. “It’s so beautiful against the sunset!” She sighed. “I can’t believe this is our last night here.” “I know,” Mom said. “Though I’m actually excited to be going home.” “But this has been the best vacation ever,” said Kenzie’s sister, Aubrey. “I’m going to miss Paris.” “All right, everyone,” Dad said. “It’s getting late. We’d better head back to the hotel to eat our last dinner here in France.” Kenzie turned to follow him and accidentally bumped into a man with a touring cap and backpack. “Oh, I’m so sorry!” she said. The man glanced at her, said something in French, and moved past them. Kenzie giggled quietly. “You know what I’m looking forward to about going home? Being able to speak the language. I can’t understand what French people say—and they can’t understand me!” “Yeah,” Aubrey said. “We really don’t fit in here, do we?” “I’m looking forward to sleeping in my own bed again,” Mom said. “And not living out of a suitcase anymore,” Dad chimed in. “Sounds like we all agree,” said Aubrey. “Paris is great, but it’s not home.” When they reached their hotel, they got a table at the restaurant downstairs. ”You know what?” Dad said. “Our conversation earlier reminded me of something. Just like we’re visitors here in France, the Bible says that Christians are visitors in the world. Our real citizenship is in heaven, not here on earth.” “That makes sense,” Aubrey said. “We don’t always fit in here on earth because we’re living for a different world,” Dad went on. “We have different values and priorities because we’re citizens of God’s kingdom.” “And someday He’ll bring us there, right?” asked Kenzie. Dad nodded. “When Jesus returns and makes everything new, we’ll live with Him in His heavenly kingdom forever. But we’re also living as citizens of His kingdom now. Jesus saved us from sin and made us His people so we can experience the joy of knowing Him and let others know they can have an eternal home with Him too.” Kenzie nodded. “I’m excited to go home to America, but I’m even more excited for my eternal home!” –Lucy Alessio How about you? Do you ever feel like you don’t fit in here in this world? Do you find the things that other people think are most important are not what bring joy and meaning to your life? The Bible tells us that, as Christians, we’re just travelers here on earth. Our citizenship—our true home—is with Jesus. Don’t be afraid to live differently in this world, knowing that heaven is where you truly belong. Today's Key Verse But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV) Philippians 3:20 Today's Key Thought Christians are citizens of heaven

Read: Hebrews 11:13-16 Kenzie snapped one last picture of the Eiffel Tower. “It’s so beautiful against the sunset!” She sighed. “I can’t believe this is our last night here.” “I know,” Mom said. “Though I’m actually excited to be going home.” “But this has been the best vacation ever,” said Kenzie’s sister, Aubrey. “I’m going to miss Paris.” “All right, everyone,” Dad said. “It’s getting late. We’d better head back to the hotel to eat our last dinner here in France.” Kenzie turned to follow him and accidentally bumped into a man with a touring cap and backpack. “Oh, I’m so sorry!” she said. The man glanced at her, said something in French, and moved past them. Kenzie giggled quietly. “You know what I’m looking forward to about going home? Being able to speak the language. I can’t understand what French people say—and they can’t understand me!” “Yeah,” Aubrey said. “We really don’t fit in here, do we?” “I’m looking forward to sleeping in my own bed again,” Mom said. “And not living out of a suitcase anymore,” Dad chimed in. “Sounds like we all agree,” said Aubrey. “Paris is great, but it’s not home.” When they reached their hotel, they got a table at the restaurant downstairs. ”You know what?” Dad said. “Our conversation earlier reminded me of something. Just like we’re visitors here in France, the Bible says that Christians are visitors in the world. Our real citizenship is in heaven, not here on earth.” “That makes sense,” Aubrey said. “We don’t always fit in here on earth because we’re living for a different world,” Dad went on. “We have different values and priorities because we’re citizens of God’s kingdom.” “And someday He’ll bring us there, right?” asked Kenzie. Dad nodded. “When Jesus returns and makes everything new, we’ll live with Him in His heavenly kingdom forever. But we’re also living as citizens of His kingdom now. Jesus saved us from sin and made us His people so we can experience the joy of knowing Him and let others know they can have an eternal home with Him too.” Kenzie nodded. “I’m excited to go home to America, but I’m even more excited for my eternal home!” –Lucy Alessio How about you? Do you ever feel like you don’t fit in here in this world? Do you find the things that other people think are most important are not what bring joy and meaning to your life? The Bible tells us that, as Christians, we’re just travelers here on earth. Our citizenship—our true home—is with Jesus. Don’t be afraid to live differently in this world, knowing that heaven is where you truly belong. Today's Key Verse But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV) Philippians 3:20 Today's Key Thought Christians are citizens of heaven

Homesick for Heaven 241a4835-6de2-4e02-aa92-639701be4067Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2025)e6d54ae7-acc6-48f8-9c45-2902f4708b24Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Penance and Reconciliation (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of healing, starting with the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ has given the Church the power of the Holy Spirit to continue his earthly ministry of healing and redemption with the sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. He also points out that through Reconciliation, we not only receive God’s forgiveness, but are also reconciled to the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1420-1426. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of healing, starting with the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ has given the Church the power of the Holy Spirit to continue his earthly ministry of healing and redemption with the sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. He also points out that through Reconciliation, we not only receive God’s forgiveness, but are also reconciled to the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1420-1426. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 195: Penance and Reconciliation (2025)264bcd2f-d2dc-4d9a-bdaa-3c3d4ea37a80Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHomesick for HeavenKenzie snapped one last picture of the Eiffel Tower. "It's so beautiful against the sunset!" She sighed. "I can't believe this is our last night here." "I know," Mom said. "Though I'm actually excited to be going home." "But this has been the best vacation ever," said Kenzie's sister, Aubrey. "I'm going to miss Paris." "All right, everyone," Dad said. "It's getting late. We'd better head back to the hotel to eat our last dinner here in France." Kenzie turned to follow him and accidentally bumped into a man with a touring cap and backpack. "Oh, I'm so sorry!" she said. The man glanced at her, said something in French, and moved past them. Kenzie giggled quietly. "You know what I'm looking forward to about going home? Being able to speak the language. I can't understand what French people say--and they can't understand me!" "Yeah," Aubrey said. "We really don't fit in here, do we?" "I'm looking forward to sleeping in my own bed again," Mom said. "And not living out of a suitcase anymore," Dad chimed in. "Sounds like we all agree," said Aubrey. "Paris is great, but it's not home." When they reached their hotel, they got a table at the restaurant downstairs. "You know what?" Dad said. "Our conversation earlier reminded me of something. Just like we're visitors here in France, the Bible says that Christians are visitors in the world. Our real citizenship is in heaven, not here on earth." "That makes sense," Aubrey said. "We don't always fit in here on earth because we're living for a different world," Dad went on. "We have different values and priorities because we're citizens of God's kingdom.""And someday He'll bring us there, right?" asked Kenzie. Dad nodded. "When Jesus returns and makes everything new, we'll live with Him in His heavenly kingdom forever. But we're also living as citizens of His kingdom now. Jesus saved us from sin and made us His people so we can experience the joy of knowing Him and let others know they can have an eternal home with Him too." Kenzie nodded. "I'm excited to go home to America, but I'm even more excited for my eternal home!" –Lucy Alessio

Kenzie snapped one last picture of the Eiffel Tower. "It's so beautiful against the sunset!" She sighed. "I can't believe this is our last night here." "I know," Mom said. "Though I'm actually excited to be going home." "But this has been the best vacation ever," said Kenzie's sister, Aubrey. "I'm going to miss Paris." "All right, everyone," Dad said. "It's getting late. We'd better head back to the hotel to eat our last dinner here in France." Kenzie turned to follow him and accidentally bumped into a man with a touring cap and backpack. "Oh, I'm so sorry!" she said. The man glanced at her, said something in French, and moved past them. Kenzie giggled quietly. "You know what I'm looking forward to about going home? Being able to speak the language. I can't understand what French people say--and they can't understand me!" "Yeah," Aubrey said. "We really don't fit in here, do we?" "I'm looking forward to sleeping in my own bed again," Mom said. "And not living out of a suitcase anymore," Dad chimed in. "Sounds like we all agree," said Aubrey. "Paris is great, but it's not home." When they reached their hotel, they got a table at the restaurant downstairs. "You know what?" Dad said. "Our conversation earlier reminded me of something. Just like we're visitors here in France, the Bible says that Christians are visitors in the world. Our real citizenship is in heaven, not here on earth." "That makes sense," Aubrey said. "We don't always fit in here on earth because we're living for a different world," Dad went on. "We have different values and priorities because we're citizens of God's kingdom.""And someday He'll bring us there, right?" asked Kenzie. Dad nodded. "When Jesus returns and makes everything new, we'll live with Him in His heavenly kingdom forever. But we're also living as citizens of His kingdom now. Jesus saved us from sin and made us His people so we can experience the joy of knowing Him and let others know they can have an eternal home with Him too." Kenzie nodded. "I'm excited to go home to America, but I'm even more excited for my eternal home!" –Lucy Alessio

Homesick for Heaven3f6235e0-3e16-41c9-b77b-52a0ff6ce794Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags New Life Mushrooms Read: Romans 6:5-11 Evan and James were hunting for wild edible mushrooms with their family. “Got one!” Evan yelled. “Wow, that one’s a whopper!” James said. “Just make sure you know it’s the right type,” Dad warned. “You know the rule: One hundred percent sure, then take the treasure.” They mushroom-hunted for a couple hours, driven by the hope of mushroom soup. “My mouth is already watering for mom’s delicious soup!” Evan said. “Yeah!” James replied. “Mom is probably the best cook in town!” “I don’t know about that,” Mom said. “There are lots of good cooks out there.” “Well, you’re still a really good cook!” Evan and James said in unison, making the whole family laugh. After heading home, the two boys stood outside the kitchen, breathing in the wonderful smells. When the soup was done, the boys raced to be the first to the table. After giving thanks, they gulped it down. “This soup could be called new life soup,” Dad said. “The mushrooms in it grow on dead wood. Though the tree has died, the mushrooms come alive by feeding on the nutrients in the wood. They’re an example of death leading to new life.” “Wow!” Evan said. “I didn’t know that mushrooms grow on dead things.” “I know of something else that has new life too,” Mom said. “Can you guys guess what it is?” “A caterpillar turning into a butterfly?” James guessed. “Snakes getting new skin?” Evan added. “Good guesses, but I was thinking of something else,” Mom replied. “Me!” “You?” James asked. “How do you have new life?” “You two can have it too!” said Mom. “It comes from Jesus, our Savior. The Bible says every one of us is a sinner. When we confess our sins and trust Jesus to save us, our old, sinful self dies, and He gives us new life with Him!” “Wow!” James said. “That’s even cooler than mushrooms growing on dead logs.” “Yeah,” Evan agreed. “I want to ask Jesus to give me new life right now!” “Me too!” James said. Mom smiled at them and said, “Let’s read some verses together and pray.” –Elijah Goll How about you? Are you excited when you fix a broken toy? Are you happy when you make an old thing new again? Let God make you new too! Jesus died for our sins and rose from the dead to give us new life. When we trust Him as our Savior, He frees us from sin and gives us a new life with Him. Begin your new life today by trusting in Him! (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! (NLT) 2 Corinthians 5:17 Today's Key Thought Jesus gives us new life

Read: Romans 6:5-11 Evan and James were hunting for wild edible mushrooms with their family. “Got one!” Evan yelled. “Wow, that one’s a whopper!” James said. “Just make sure you know it’s the right type,” Dad warned. “You know the rule: One hundred percent sure, then take the treasure.” They mushroom-hunted for a couple hours, driven by the hope of mushroom soup. “My mouth is already watering for mom’s delicious soup!” Evan said. “Yeah!” James replied. “Mom is probably the best cook in town!” “I don’t know about that,” Mom said. “There are lots of good cooks out there.” “Well, you’re still a really good cook!” Evan and James said in unison, making the whole family laugh. After heading home, the two boys stood outside the kitchen, breathing in the wonderful smells. When the soup was done, the boys raced to be the first to the table. After giving thanks, they gulped it down. “This soup could be called new life soup,” Dad said. “The mushrooms in it grow on dead wood. Though the tree has died, the mushrooms come alive by feeding on the nutrients in the wood. They’re an example of death leading to new life.” “Wow!” Evan said. “I didn’t know that mushrooms grow on dead things.” “I know of something else that has new life too,” Mom said. “Can you guys guess what it is?” “A caterpillar turning into a butterfly?” James guessed. “Snakes getting new skin?” Evan added. “Good guesses, but I was thinking of something else,” Mom replied. “Me!” “You?” James asked. “How do you have new life?” “You two can have it too!” said Mom. “It comes from Jesus, our Savior. The Bible says every one of us is a sinner. When we confess our sins and trust Jesus to save us, our old, sinful self dies, and He gives us new life with Him!” “Wow!” James said. “That’s even cooler than mushrooms growing on dead logs.” “Yeah,” Evan agreed. “I want to ask Jesus to give me new life right now!” “Me too!” James said. Mom smiled at them and said, “Let’s read some verses together and pray.” –Elijah Goll How about you? Are you excited when you fix a broken toy? Are you happy when you make an old thing new again? Let God make you new too! Jesus died for our sins and rose from the dead to give us new life. When we trust Him as our Savior, He frees us from sin and gives us a new life with Him. Begin your new life today by trusting in Him! (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! (NLT) 2 Corinthians 5:17 Today's Key Thought Jesus gives us new life

New Life Mushrooms 43c3ef76-1fa1-4adb-8699-c2b5bf50176aSun, 13 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2025)be7d474e-f94e-4b6c-a1dc-10e5e69b6c4eSun, 13 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Summary of the Sacrament of the Eucharist (2025) The Catechism has spent considerable time unpacking Holy Communion—the “sacrament of sacraments”—with us, and now she summarizes the most essential truths that we must internalize and move forward with. Fr. Mike takes this “nugget day” to tell us that God desires to feed us. He has given us his Son so that we might be filled with him and made whole again, in unity with him for all of eternity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1406-1419. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism has spent considerable time unpacking Holy Communion—the “sacrament of sacraments”—with us, and now she summarizes the most essential truths that we must internalize and move forward with. Fr. Mike takes this “nugget day” to tell us that God desires to feed us. He has given us his Son so that we might be filled with him and made whole again, in unity with him for all of eternity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1406-1419. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 194: Summary of the Sacrament of the Eucharist (2025)5650eddf-dc85-4379-b9f7-ec379e11c77cSun, 13 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNew Life MushroomsEvan and James were hunting for wild edible mushrooms with their family. "Got one!" Evan yelled. "Wow, that one's a whopper!" James said. "Just make sure you know it's the right type," Dad warned. "You know the rule: One hundred percent sure, then take the treasure." They mushroom-hunted for a couple hours, driven by the hope of mushroom soup. "My mouth is already watering for mom's delicious soup!" Evan said. "Yeah!" James replied. "Mom is probably the best cook in town!" "I don't know about that," Mom said. "There are lots of good cooks out there." "Well, you're still a really good cook!" Evan and James said in unison, making the whole family laugh.After heading home, the two boys stood outside the kitchen, breathing in the wonderful smells. When the soup was done, the boys raced to be the first to the table. After giving thanks, they gulped it down. "This soup could be called new life soup," Dad said. "The mushrooms in it grow on dead wood. Though the tree has died, the mushrooms come alive by feeding on the nutrients in the wood. They're an example of death leading to new life.""Wow!" Evan said. "I didn't know that mushrooms grow on dead things.""I know of something else that has new life too," Mom said. "Can you guys guess what it is?" "A caterpillar turning into a butterfly?" James guessed. "Snakes getting new skin?" Evan added. "Good guesses, but I was thinking of something else," Mom replied. "Me!""You?" James asked. "How do you have new life?" "You two can have it too!" said Mom. "It comes from Jesus, our Savior. The Bible says every one of us is a sinner. When we confess our sins and trust Jesus to save us, our old, sinful self dies, and He gives us new life with Him!""Wow!" James said. "That's even cooler than mushrooms growing on dead logs." "Yeah," Evan agreed. "I want to ask Jesus to give me new life right now!" "Me too!" James said. Mom smiled at them and said, "Let's read some verses together and pray." –Elijah Goll

Evan and James were hunting for wild edible mushrooms with their family. "Got one!" Evan yelled. "Wow, that one's a whopper!" James said. "Just make sure you know it's the right type," Dad warned. "You know the rule: One hundred percent sure, then take the treasure." They mushroom-hunted for a couple hours, driven by the hope of mushroom soup. "My mouth is already watering for mom's delicious soup!" Evan said. "Yeah!" James replied. "Mom is probably the best cook in town!" "I don't know about that," Mom said. "There are lots of good cooks out there." "Well, you're still a really good cook!" Evan and James said in unison, making the whole family laugh.After heading home, the two boys stood outside the kitchen, breathing in the wonderful smells. When the soup was done, the boys raced to be the first to the table. After giving thanks, they gulped it down. "This soup could be called new life soup," Dad said. "The mushrooms in it grow on dead wood. Though the tree has died, the mushrooms come alive by feeding on the nutrients in the wood. They're an example of death leading to new life.""Wow!" Evan said. "I didn't know that mushrooms grow on dead things.""I know of something else that has new life too," Mom said. "Can you guys guess what it is?" "A caterpillar turning into a butterfly?" James guessed. "Snakes getting new skin?" Evan added. "Good guesses, but I was thinking of something else," Mom replied. "Me!""You?" James asked. "How do you have new life?" "You two can have it too!" said Mom. "It comes from Jesus, our Savior. The Bible says every one of us is a sinner. When we confess our sins and trust Jesus to save us, our old, sinful self dies, and He gives us new life with Him!""Wow!" James said. "That's even cooler than mushrooms growing on dead logs." "Yeah," Evan agreed. "I want to ask Jesus to give me new life right now!" "Me too!" James said. Mom smiled at them and said, "Let's read some verses together and pray." –Elijah Goll

New Life Mushroomsf515177e-e4cb-4810-ba68-3c3a40833999Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/13/25 Doing Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Knowing is nice. Doing makes the difference. We can know exactly what to do, but unless we act on what we know, nothing will change. Mass Readings from July 13, 2025: Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Psalm 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37Colossians 1:15-20 Luke 10:25-37

Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Knowing is nice. Doing makes the difference. We can know exactly what to do, but unless we act on what we know, nothing will change. Mass Readings from July 13, 2025: Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Psalm 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37Colossians 1:15-20 Luke 10:25-37

full07/13/25 Doing07adb281-eb67-4853-94ca-c475be7fa8f3Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Get Me Off This Thing! Read: Isaiah 41:8-10 "Oh no! No, no, no! Get me off this thing! Mom, make them stop!” Carrie squirmed nervously as the seat she was strapped into began to rise higher and higher into the air. Mom laughed and grabbed Carrie’s hand. “Sorry, honey, but I think it’s too late to get off now. Believe me, you’re going to love it! It’s just a little scary right now.” Carrie continued to whimper as the ride climbed higher, and she gave a little shriek as the seats bumped into place high up in the air. “It’s okay,” Mom reassured her. “I’m right here with you. You’re going to be fine.” “Okay,” Carrie said, squeezing Mom’s hand tight. She looked down at the park below them. “Hey, Mom, it’s actually kind of cool to see everything from up here. I can see—aaaaahhhh!” Carrie screamed as the ride suddenly dropped. Mom screamed too, and then they were both laughing as the ride bounced back up and down a few more times before finally settling back down on the ground. “Mom, that was so much fun! Can we go on it again?” Mom laughed. “Are you sure? I thought you wanted to get off before.” “Oh. Yeah, well, I did, but I just held on to your hand and tried not to be scared, and it was still pretty scary at first, but then it was really fun!” Carrie took a deep breath and grinned. “I want to go again.” As they waited in line, Mom said, “You know, Carrie, this ride made me think of you being nervous about starting a new school in a few weeks. It can help remind you that you don’t have to be afraid when you’re facing something scary in life. Jesus is right there with you, and it’s like He’s holding your hand. You don’t have to be afraid—and you might even find out that whatever you’re afraid of is really a great thing for you.” Carrie nodded thoughtfully. “I’ll try to remember that, Mom.” She started walking as the attendant motioned them forward. “I know Jesus is with me, but will you still hold my hand during the ride?” “Sure, honey. No problem.” Mom laughed and gave Carrie’s hand a quick squeeze. –Robyn Mulder How about you? Are you facing something scary in your life right now—something much bigger than a ride at an amusement park? No matter what it is you’re facing, Jesus is right there with you. He loves you so much He gave His life for you, and He promises to always be with those who trust in Him. He’ll be there to help you and comfort you, and He will never leave you. Today's Key Verse Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified…for the Lord your God goes with you. (NIV) Deuteronomy 31:6 Today's Key Thought Jesus is always with you

Read: Isaiah 41:8-10 "Oh no! No, no, no! Get me off this thing! Mom, make them stop!” Carrie squirmed nervously as the seat she was strapped into began to rise higher and higher into the air. Mom laughed and grabbed Carrie’s hand. “Sorry, honey, but I think it’s too late to get off now. Believe me, you’re going to love it! It’s just a little scary right now.” Carrie continued to whimper as the ride climbed higher, and she gave a little shriek as the seats bumped into place high up in the air. “It’s okay,” Mom reassured her. “I’m right here with you. You’re going to be fine.” “Okay,” Carrie said, squeezing Mom’s hand tight. She looked down at the park below them. “Hey, Mom, it’s actually kind of cool to see everything from up here. I can see—aaaaahhhh!” Carrie screamed as the ride suddenly dropped. Mom screamed too, and then they were both laughing as the ride bounced back up and down a few more times before finally settling back down on the ground. “Mom, that was so much fun! Can we go on it again?” Mom laughed. “Are you sure? I thought you wanted to get off before.” “Oh. Yeah, well, I did, but I just held on to your hand and tried not to be scared, and it was still pretty scary at first, but then it was really fun!” Carrie took a deep breath and grinned. “I want to go again.” As they waited in line, Mom said, “You know, Carrie, this ride made me think of you being nervous about starting a new school in a few weeks. It can help remind you that you don’t have to be afraid when you’re facing something scary in life. Jesus is right there with you, and it’s like He’s holding your hand. You don’t have to be afraid—and you might even find out that whatever you’re afraid of is really a great thing for you.” Carrie nodded thoughtfully. “I’ll try to remember that, Mom.” She started walking as the attendant motioned them forward. “I know Jesus is with me, but will you still hold my hand during the ride?” “Sure, honey. No problem.” Mom laughed and gave Carrie’s hand a quick squeeze. –Robyn Mulder How about you? Are you facing something scary in your life right now—something much bigger than a ride at an amusement park? No matter what it is you’re facing, Jesus is right there with you. He loves you so much He gave His life for you, and He promises to always be with those who trust in Him. He’ll be there to help you and comfort you, and He will never leave you. Today's Key Verse Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified…for the Lord your God goes with you. (NIV) Deuteronomy 31:6 Today's Key Thought Jesus is always with you

Get Me Off This Thing! 8da8a2bc-0b45-48eb-8bae-2580efd4bc41Sat, 12 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Power of the Secret Place | Girls Gone BibleHi GGB :) we're so grateful to be back and talking about the Secret Place. how to pray, how to worship, how to seek Jesus and receive all that you need from Him. everything we're looking for-- we find in the secret place. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari Betterhelp: This episode is sponsored by by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self. Ritual: Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at ritual.com/GGB. ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA

Hi GGB :) we're so grateful to be back and talking about the Secret Place. how to pray, how to worship, how to seek Jesus and receive all that you need from Him. everything we're looking for-- we find in the secret place. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari Betterhelp: This episode is sponsored by by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self. Ritual: Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at ritual.com/GGB. ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm COME SEE US ON TOUR:  Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsgoneBible.com/tour September 4, 2025 - Seattle, WA September 5, 2025 - Portland, OR September 19, 2025 - Glenside, PA September 21, 2025 - Dayton, OH October 16, 2025 San Francisco, CA October 25, 2025 Morristown, NJ October 26, 2025 Patchogue, NY November 14, 2025 Atlanta, GA December 6, 2025 Los Angeles, CA

fullThe Power of the Secret Place | Girls Gone Bible1200e8ac-2c80-4c03-9a16-a89381bc5f15Sat, 12 Jul 2025 03:42:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2025)a2bccad2-a24d-4f2c-8667-b8b90dc22748Sat, 12 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: Communion Forever in Heaven (2025) The Catechism wraps up its overview of the Eucharist by reminding us that the sacrament of Holy Communion is a foretaste of what is to come in heaven. Fr. Mike exhorts us to prepare our hearts here on earth so that they might be conformed to God, ready to unite with him forever in heaven. The Eucharist is a most excellent path to such unity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1402-1405. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism wraps up its overview of the Eucharist by reminding us that the sacrament of Holy Communion is a foretaste of what is to come in heaven. Fr. Mike exhorts us to prepare our hearts here on earth so that they might be conformed to God, ready to unite with him forever in heaven. The Eucharist is a most excellent path to such unity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1402-1405. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 193: Communion Forever in Heaven (2025)85ee75fe-95db-43ed-984b-7f4fb2c15742Sat, 12 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGet Me Off This Thing!"Oh no! No, no, no! Get me off this thing! Mom, make them stop!" Carrie squirmed nervously as the seat she was strapped into began to rise higher and higher into the air.Mom laughed and grabbed Carrie's hand. "Sorry, honey, but I think it's too late to get off now. Believe me, you're going to love it! It's just a little scary right now."Carrie continued to whimper as the ride climbed higher, and she gave a little shriek as the seats bumped into place high up in the air."It's okay," Mom reassured her. "I'm right here with you. You're going to be fine.""Okay," Carrie said, squeezing Mom's hand tight. She looked down at the park below them. "Hey, Mom, it's actually kind of cool to see everything from up here. I can see--aaaaahhhh!" Carrie screamed as the ride suddenly dropped.Mom screamed too, and then they were both laughing as the ride bounced back up and down a few more times before finally settling back down on the ground."Mom, that was so much fun! Can we go on it again?"Mom laughed. "Are you sure? I thought you wanted to get off before.""Oh. Yeah, well, I did, but I just held on to your hand and tried not to be scared, and it was still pretty scary at first, but then it was really fun!" Carrie took a deep breath and grinned. "I want to go again."As they waited in line, Mom said, "You know, Carrie, this ride made me think of you being nervous about starting a new school in a few weeks. It can help remind you that you don't have to be afraid when you're facing something scary in life. Jesus is right there with you, and it's like He's holding your hand. You don't have to be afraid--and you might even find out that whatever you're afraid of is really a great thing for you."Carrie nodded thoughtfully. "I'll try to remember that, Mom." She started walking as the attendant motioned them forward. "I know Jesus is with me, but will you still hold my hand during the ride?""Sure, honey. No problem." Mom laughed and gave Carrie's hand a quick squeeze. –Robyn Mulder

"Oh no! No, no, no! Get me off this thing! Mom, make them stop!" Carrie squirmed nervously as the seat she was strapped into began to rise higher and higher into the air.Mom laughed and grabbed Carrie's hand. "Sorry, honey, but I think it's too late to get off now. Believe me, you're going to love it! It's just a little scary right now."Carrie continued to whimper as the ride climbed higher, and she gave a little shriek as the seats bumped into place high up in the air."It's okay," Mom reassured her. "I'm right here with you. You're going to be fine.""Okay," Carrie said, squeezing Mom's hand tight. She looked down at the park below them. "Hey, Mom, it's actually kind of cool to see everything from up here. I can see--aaaaahhhh!" Carrie screamed as the ride suddenly dropped.Mom screamed too, and then they were both laughing as the ride bounced back up and down a few more times before finally settling back down on the ground."Mom, that was so much fun! Can we go on it again?"Mom laughed. "Are you sure? I thought you wanted to get off before.""Oh. Yeah, well, I did, but I just held on to your hand and tried not to be scared, and it was still pretty scary at first, but then it was really fun!" Carrie took a deep breath and grinned. "I want to go again."As they waited in line, Mom said, "You know, Carrie, this ride made me think of you being nervous about starting a new school in a few weeks. It can help remind you that you don't have to be afraid when you're facing something scary in life. Jesus is right there with you, and it's like He's holding your hand. You don't have to be afraid--and you might even find out that whatever you're afraid of is really a great thing for you."Carrie nodded thoughtfully. "I'll try to remember that, Mom." She started walking as the attendant motioned them forward. "I know Jesus is with me, but will you still hold my hand during the ride?""Sure, honey. No problem." Mom laughed and gave Carrie's hand a quick squeeze. –Robyn Mulder

Get Me Off This Thing!cb6f5702-6202-4f56-a53a-be6b5f1e8223Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsprophetic dreamingHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the gift of prophetic dreams. Like any other gift from God, prophetic dreaming comes from a place of intimacy with God. Ally talks through her experience with prophetic dreaming and even shares a specific dream. We encourage you to go to God and ask Him about your dreams and what they might mean. And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions." Joel 2:28 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the gift of prophetic dreams. Like any other gift from God, prophetic dreaming comes from a place of intimacy with God. Ally talks through her experience with prophetic dreaming and even shares a specific dream. We encourage you to go to God and ask Him about your dreams and what they might mean. And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions." Joel 2:28 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullprophetic dreaming96b7bfe1-1ae0-40e0-8101-758cc4f19350Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +00002096https://216.73.216.191/allTagsprophetic dreamingHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the gift of prophetic dreams. Like any other gift from God, prophetic dreaming comes from a place of intimacy with God. Ally talks through her experience with prophetic dreaming and even shares a specific dream. We encourage you to go to God and ask Him about your dreams and what they might mean. And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions." Joel 2:28 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the gift of prophetic dreams. Like any other gift from God, prophetic dreaming comes from a place of intimacy with God. Ally talks through her experience with prophetic dreaming and even shares a specific dream. We encourage you to go to God and ask Him about your dreams and what they might mean. And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions." Joel 2:28 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullprophetic dreaming80a04e73-fc24-467e-afac-622a25487e89Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: The Gottman Doctors Guide to Better Sex and Stronger ConnectionsRenowned relationship experts Drs. John and Julie Gottman share valuable and actionable insights on building stronger emotional connections and enhancing intimacy. With decades of research in the field of relationships, the Gottmans explain how to foster trust, improve communication, and deepen your bond with your partner. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/rbGkCfGhTUb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/K40py7KhTUb⁠ Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos The Gottmans: https://www.gottman.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renowned relationship experts Drs. John and Julie Gottman share valuable and actionable insights on building stronger emotional connections and enhancing intimacy. With decades of research in the field of relationships, the Gottmans explain how to foster trust, improve communication, and deepen your bond with your partner. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/rbGkCfGhTUb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/K40py7KhTUb⁠ Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos The Gottmans: https://www.gottman.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: The Gottman Doctors Guide to Better Sex and Stronger Connections39be277b-32ac-428d-8890-49851132cb50Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +00001314https://216.73.216.191/allTags An Important Position Read: Romans 12:3-5 "I want to play first base this year, and Coach Nichols won’t let me!” said Quincy. “He says I’ll help the team more if I play right field.” He frowned. “The guys have a saying about right field. They say, ‘right field equals left out,’ because the ball never gets hit to that side of the outfield.” “Now, hold on! That’s just not true!” said Dad. “A good right fielder often makes important plays—and I know you’ll be a good one.” But nothing Dad said could convince Quincy that right field was a good position for him. The next day, Quincy helped his father plant geraniums in the front yard. “Maybe we could get some of those bushes with white flowers we saw when we hiked up Mount Major,” said Quincy. “They’d look nice here with the geraniums.” Dad shook his head. “Those plants grow well in higher elevations, but I don’t think they’d do well down here. God didn’t intend for all plants to thrive in the same location. Each species has its own spot in the plant kingdom. That principle applies to people too. God has blessed every one of us with the talents we need to do the best job in the special spot He’s put us in.” Dad smiled at Quincy. “For example, God gave you one of the strongest throwing arms on your baseball team. That’s important for a right fielder, so give it a chance. Perhaps God has a special lesson He wants you to learn by playing right field on your ball team.” “What lesson could there be in that?” asked Quincy. “Maybe God wants you to see that every person on a team is important,” said Dad. “That’s true for baseball, and it’s also true for another team you’re on—Jesus’s team of all those who trust in Him. God gave every Christian an important part to play in caring for other members of Christ’s team and sharing His love with those who don’t know Him. Without each person’s important role, the whole team suffers—just like your baseball team won’t do as well if you refuse to play right field.” Quincy sighed. “Okay,” he said after a moment. “Right field, here I come!” –Linda M. Magoon How about you? Do you get upset when you don’t get the position you want—whether it’s on a sports team or within Christ’s team of believers? Jesus gave you the gifts and abilities He did so you could fill an important role and serve Him with other Christians. So no matter where He places you, be a team player and use your gifts to help the body of Christ share His love with the world. Today's Key Verse Those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 12:22 Today's Key Thought Each team member is important

Read: Romans 12:3-5 "I want to play first base this year, and Coach Nichols won’t let me!” said Quincy. “He says I’ll help the team more if I play right field.” He frowned. “The guys have a saying about right field. They say, ‘right field equals left out,’ because the ball never gets hit to that side of the outfield.” “Now, hold on! That’s just not true!” said Dad. “A good right fielder often makes important plays—and I know you’ll be a good one.” But nothing Dad said could convince Quincy that right field was a good position for him. The next day, Quincy helped his father plant geraniums in the front yard. “Maybe we could get some of those bushes with white flowers we saw when we hiked up Mount Major,” said Quincy. “They’d look nice here with the geraniums.” Dad shook his head. “Those plants grow well in higher elevations, but I don’t think they’d do well down here. God didn’t intend for all plants to thrive in the same location. Each species has its own spot in the plant kingdom. That principle applies to people too. God has blessed every one of us with the talents we need to do the best job in the special spot He’s put us in.” Dad smiled at Quincy. “For example, God gave you one of the strongest throwing arms on your baseball team. That’s important for a right fielder, so give it a chance. Perhaps God has a special lesson He wants you to learn by playing right field on your ball team.” “What lesson could there be in that?” asked Quincy. “Maybe God wants you to see that every person on a team is important,” said Dad. “That’s true for baseball, and it’s also true for another team you’re on—Jesus’s team of all those who trust in Him. God gave every Christian an important part to play in caring for other members of Christ’s team and sharing His love with those who don’t know Him. Without each person’s important role, the whole team suffers—just like your baseball team won’t do as well if you refuse to play right field.” Quincy sighed. “Okay,” he said after a moment. “Right field, here I come!” –Linda M. Magoon How about you? Do you get upset when you don’t get the position you want—whether it’s on a sports team or within Christ’s team of believers? Jesus gave you the gifts and abilities He did so you could fill an important role and serve Him with other Christians. So no matter where He places you, be a team player and use your gifts to help the body of Christ share His love with the world. Today's Key Verse Those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 12:22 Today's Key Thought Each team member is important

An Important Position c2fefe76-fa3b-4a30-81f3-3345a74c980cFri, 11 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2025) Today, we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah and the themes of condemnation and consolation in his writings. As we enter the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah and the themes of condemnation and consolation in his writings. As we enter the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2025)8370281d-0dd2-4048-9276-331a759c41d9Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: Unity in the Eucharist (2025) The sacrament of Holy Communion unites the faithful together in a most profound, visible way. It also makes disunity in the Church all the more painful and apparent. The Catechism reveals the Church’s teachings regarding the Eucharist and Christian churches who are not in full communion with the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike addresses a most common and difficult question: “If a non-Catholic believes that the Eucharist is truly Jesus, why can they not receive him in the sacrament?” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1396-1401. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The sacrament of Holy Communion unites the faithful together in a most profound, visible way. It also makes disunity in the Church all the more painful and apparent. The Catechism reveals the Church’s teachings regarding the Eucharist and Christian churches who are not in full communion with the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike addresses a most common and difficult question: “If a non-Catholic believes that the Eucharist is truly Jesus, why can they not receive him in the sacrament?” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1396-1401. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 192: Unity in the Eucharist (2025)39fa95ed-b2d6-4171-a334-96897e30632bFri, 11 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAn Important Position"I want to play first base this year, and Coach Nichols won't let me!" said Quincy. "He says I'll help the team more if I play right field." He frowned. "The guys have a saying about right field. They say, 'right field equals left out,' because the ball never gets hit to that side of the outfield.""Now, hold on! That's just not true!" said Dad. "A good right fielder often makes important plays--and I know you'll be a good one." But nothing Dad said could convince Quincy that right field was a good position for him.The next day, Quincy helped his father plant geraniums in the front yard. "Maybe we could get some of those bushes with white flowers we saw when we hiked up Mount Major," said Quincy. "They'd look nice here with the geraniums."Dad shook his head. "Those plants grow well in higher elevations, but I don't think they'd do well down here. God didn't intend for all plants to thrive in the same location. Each species has its own spot in the plant kingdom. That principle applies to people too. God has blessed every one of us with the talents we need to do the best job in the special spot He's put us in."Dad smiled at Quincy. "For example, God gave you one of the strongest throwing arms on your baseball team. That's important for a right fielder, so give it a chance. Perhaps God has a special lesson He wants you to learn by playing right field on your ball team.""What lesson could there be in that?" asked Quincy. "Maybe God wants you to see that every person on a team is important," said Dad. "That's true for baseball, and it's also true for another team you're on--Jesus's team of all those who trust in Him. God gave every Christian an important part to play in caring for other members of Christ's team and sharing His love with those who don't know Him. Without each person's important role, the whole team suffers--just like your baseball team won't do as well if you refuse to play right field."Quincy sighed. "Okay," he said after a moment. "Right field, here I come!" –Linda M. Magoon

"I want to play first base this year, and Coach Nichols won't let me!" said Quincy. "He says I'll help the team more if I play right field." He frowned. "The guys have a saying about right field. They say, 'right field equals left out,' because the ball never gets hit to that side of the outfield.""Now, hold on! That's just not true!" said Dad. "A good right fielder often makes important plays--and I know you'll be a good one." But nothing Dad said could convince Quincy that right field was a good position for him.The next day, Quincy helped his father plant geraniums in the front yard. "Maybe we could get some of those bushes with white flowers we saw when we hiked up Mount Major," said Quincy. "They'd look nice here with the geraniums."Dad shook his head. "Those plants grow well in higher elevations, but I don't think they'd do well down here. God didn't intend for all plants to thrive in the same location. Each species has its own spot in the plant kingdom. That principle applies to people too. God has blessed every one of us with the talents we need to do the best job in the special spot He's put us in."Dad smiled at Quincy. "For example, God gave you one of the strongest throwing arms on your baseball team. That's important for a right fielder, so give it a chance. Perhaps God has a special lesson He wants you to learn by playing right field on your ball team.""What lesson could there be in that?" asked Quincy. "Maybe God wants you to see that every person on a team is important," said Dad. "That's true for baseball, and it's also true for another team you're on--Jesus's team of all those who trust in Him. God gave every Christian an important part to play in caring for other members of Christ's team and sharing His love with those who don't know Him. Without each person's important role, the whole team suffers--just like your baseball team won't do as well if you refuse to play right field."Quincy sighed. "Okay," he said after a moment. "Right field, here I come!" –Linda M. Magoon

An Important Positionb1139af5-a5f3-4874-a9ef-135665bca344Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Says You Should Judge People (Kind Of) “Do not judge, or you too will be judged&quot; (Matthew 7:1). What did Jesus really mean by that? Does this mean Christians should never call out sin or hold others accountable? Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down this often-misunderstood teaching of Jesus. He explains that while we’re called not to condemn others&#39; hearts or souls, we are called to discern right from wrong. The key? Start with humility. Fr. Mike urges us to examine ourselves first, approach others with curiosity instead of condemnation, and always lead with compassion.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged&quot; (Matthew 7:1). What did Jesus really mean by that? Does this mean Christians should never call out sin or hold others accountable? Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down this often-misunderstood teaching of Jesus. He explains that while we’re called not to condemn others&#39; hearts or souls, we are called to discern right from wrong. The key? Start with humility. Fr. Mike urges us to examine ourselves first, approach others with curiosity instead of condemnation, and always lead with compassion.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Says You Should Judge People (Kind Of)2e5210d8-9927-419b-9f98-2309f2a5a03fThu, 10 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#927 - Luke 7:36-8:15 – Tears and SeedsThis episode is part 17 in a study of the gospel of Luke. We have two stories in this episode. The first is of a sinful woman who is forgiven. The second is of a farmer who throws his seed just everywhere. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 17 in a study of the gospel of Luke. We have two stories in this episode. The first is of a sinful woman who is forgiven. The second is of a farmer who throws his seed just everywhere. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#927 - Luke 7:36-8:15 – Tears and Seeds468e5d32-86f1-464a-9f9d-f1ba6c41368cThu, 10 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000963https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Hidden Secret to Keeping Your Kids Catholic (Why 85% of Children Leave)Why are 85% of Catholic children walking away from the Faith, even after years of weekly Mass, sacraments, and for many, Catholic school and youth group? John Heinen sits down with Devin Schadt to expose what parents today have been missing and why the solution is found inside the home. With wisdom drawn from recent studies, Church teaching, and personal experience, they reveal the one secret that thriving Catholic families have that others miss entirely. These families do not have children leaving the Faith when they go off to college, and actually, the reverse is happening. Instead of just doing more religious practices, this episode invites men to build something deeper: a Catholic family culture rooted in warmth, tenderness, and order. Devin and John break down how your family’s core values, a family personality, and devotional life can become the shield that protects your children from spiritual collapse. And they share practical steps, beginning with one conversation with your wife that needs to happen immediately. QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 Join us inside of Catholic Gentleman Plus – 29 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 29 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are 85% of Catholic children walking away from the Faith, even after years of weekly Mass, sacraments, and for many, Catholic school and youth group? John Heinen sits down with Devin Schadt to expose what parents today have been missing and why the solution is found inside the home. With wisdom drawn from recent studies, Church teaching, and personal experience, they reveal the one secret that thriving Catholic families have that others miss entirely. These families do not have children leaving the Faith when they go off to college, and actually, the reverse is happening. Instead of just doing more religious practices, this episode invites men to build something deeper: a Catholic family culture rooted in warmth, tenderness, and order. Devin and John break down how your family’s core values, a family personality, and devotional life can become the shield that protects your children from spiritual collapse. And they share practical steps, beginning with one conversation with your wife that needs to happen immediately. QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 Join us inside of Catholic Gentleman Plus – 29 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 29 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Hidden Secret to Keeping Your Kids Catholic (Why 85% of Children Leave)ff2ed87f-ce7e-4867-b232-b8bedc99cba8Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:05:00 +00003699https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWW3 Threat Assessment: The War Has Quietly Started & No One’s Trying to Stop It!WARNING: The West is collapsing, nuclear threats are rising. Are we heading to World War 3? Ex-CIA spy and top experts discuss nuclear threats, AI manipulation, and sound the ALARM on rising tensions between US-Iran, Russia-Ukraine, and China-Taiwan.  This Diary Of A CEO roundtable brings together 3 top experts: Former CIA intelligence officer Andrew Bustamante, nuclear war journalist Annie Jacobsen, and global politics expert Benjamin Radd to discuss the biggest threats facing the world right now.  They explain:  How the West is collapsing and we can’t stop it.  How nuclear weapons are more dangerous today, not because of size, but speed. Why Iran’s influence in the Middle East is growing and what that means for the US. Why cyber attacks and social media are the new battlegrounds of power. How China is playing a long-term psychological and economic war.  00:00 Intro06:14 Are We Already in World War 3?10:38 The Rise of Digital and Proxy Warfare19:06 Iran’s 12-Day War and the Power of Narrative23:52 Why Global Conflict Is About to Surge25:13 Is Israel America's Proxy Against Iran?36:48 One Miscommunication From Nuclear War41:44 How AI Could Trigger a Global Catastrophe43:25 Did Iran Nearly Develop a Nuclear Bomb?46:28 How Close Was the US to Bombing North Korea?55:17 Was Trump Right to Strike Iran?01:00:15 The Psychology of World Leaders in Crisis01:04:11 How Israeli Spies Infiltrated Iran01:08:48 Why Didn’t Intelligence Stop Major Attacks?01:11:20 Ads01:12:29 What Happens Next With Iran?01:16:21 Is Israeli Intelligence Misleading the U.S.?01:20:34 Why Nuclear Weapons Still Dominate Policy01:31:07 China vs. Taiwan: Is War Inevitable?01:36:30 The 30% Chance of a Nuclear Dead Nation01:40:42 Ads01:46:34 Are Autonomous Nuclear Drones Safe?01:53:06 Where Is Safe in a Nuclear War?02:05:17 Can We Trust Leaders With Cognitive Decline?02:08:06 How a Nuclear Missile Actually Gets Launched02:16:21 Who Can Save the World From Collapse?02:21:54 Escaping the Polarized Algorithm Trap02:25:09 Preparing for AI Deepfakes and Scams Follow Andrew: Instagram - https://bit.ly/46z016W  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4ljimta  EverydaySpy - https://bit.ly/40ajtmC  Podcast - https://bit.ly/4nK8WsC  Follow Annie: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4lFVFz9  X - https://bit.ly/44lETje  Website - https://bit.ly/40bjTt0  You can purchase Annie’s book, ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario’, here: https://bit.ly/4eIXJEr  Follow Benjamin:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/40BqixG  X - https://bit.ly/4li8Oi3 Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp   Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Justworks - http://Justworks.com  Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING: The West is collapsing, nuclear threats are rising. Are we heading to World War 3? Ex-CIA spy and top experts discuss nuclear threats, AI manipulation, and sound the ALARM on rising tensions between US-Iran, Russia-Ukraine, and China-Taiwan.  This Diary Of A CEO roundtable brings together 3 top experts: Former CIA intelligence officer Andrew Bustamante, nuclear war journalist Annie Jacobsen, and global politics expert Benjamin Radd to discuss the biggest threats facing the world right now.  They explain:  How the West is collapsing and we can’t stop it.  How nuclear weapons are more dangerous today, not because of size, but speed. Why Iran’s influence in the Middle East is growing and what that means for the US. Why cyber attacks and social media are the new battlegrounds of power. How China is playing a long-term psychological and economic war.  00:00 Intro06:14 Are We Already in World War 3?10:38 The Rise of Digital and Proxy Warfare19:06 Iran’s 12-Day War and the Power of Narrative23:52 Why Global Conflict Is About to Surge25:13 Is Israel America's Proxy Against Iran?36:48 One Miscommunication From Nuclear War41:44 How AI Could Trigger a Global Catastrophe43:25 Did Iran Nearly Develop a Nuclear Bomb?46:28 How Close Was the US to Bombing North Korea?55:17 Was Trump Right to Strike Iran?01:00:15 The Psychology of World Leaders in Crisis01:04:11 How Israeli Spies Infiltrated Iran01:08:48 Why Didn’t Intelligence Stop Major Attacks?01:11:20 Ads01:12:29 What Happens Next With Iran?01:16:21 Is Israeli Intelligence Misleading the U.S.?01:20:34 Why Nuclear Weapons Still Dominate Policy01:31:07 China vs. Taiwan: Is War Inevitable?01:36:30 The 30% Chance of a Nuclear Dead Nation01:40:42 Ads01:46:34 Are Autonomous Nuclear Drones Safe?01:53:06 Where Is Safe in a Nuclear War?02:05:17 Can We Trust Leaders With Cognitive Decline?02:08:06 How a Nuclear Missile Actually Gets Launched02:16:21 Who Can Save the World From Collapse?02:21:54 Escaping the Polarized Algorithm Trap02:25:09 Preparing for AI Deepfakes and Scams Follow Andrew: Instagram - https://bit.ly/46z016W  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4ljimta  EverydaySpy - https://bit.ly/40ajtmC  Podcast - https://bit.ly/4nK8WsC  Follow Annie: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4lFVFz9  X - https://bit.ly/44lETje  Website - https://bit.ly/40bjTt0  You can purchase Annie’s book, ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario’, here: https://bit.ly/4eIXJEr  Follow Benjamin:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/40BqixG  X - https://bit.ly/4li8Oi3 Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp   Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Justworks - http://Justworks.com  Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWW3 Threat Assessment: The War Has Quietly Started & No One’s Trying to Stop It!cdfd21f5-a159-445e-aff7-9a11f3370e1bThu, 10 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +00009396https://216.73.216.191/allTags Helping Find the Lost Read: Luke 15:4-10; Acts 1:8 "Mom, have you seen my other tennis shoe?” Piper ran from room to room with only one shoe on, desperately looking for the other one. She was supposed to be leaving to spend the night at her friend Aryanna’s house. “No, but I can help you look. Do you remember where you saw it last?” Mom asked. Piper shook her head, and the two frantically looked for the missing shoe. They looked under beds, in the closet, in the bathroom, and even in Piper’s brother’s room. “Are you sure you didn’t pack it with your overnight things?” Mom asked. Piper was about to say she would never do anything silly like that, but she knew Mom would just make her look anyway, so she began pulling out everything from her bag. The last thing she pulled out was her missing shoe. “Oops—here it is!” Piper said, a little embarrassed. “Well, I’m glad it’s been found.” “Remember I’m going to pick you up for church tomorrow,” Mom said as they got in the car. “Did you invite Aryanna to come?” Piper shook her head. “Did you know that the Bible talks about Jesus wanting us to help Him find what’s lost?” Mom asked. Piper shot her mom a puzzled look. “What could Jesus have lost that He would need our help finding? He’s God’s Son. He knows everything!” “The Bible says Jesus wants us to help bring lost sinners to Him. We can do that by praying for them and sharing how He’s changed our lives—and even by inviting them to church.” Mom turned to look at Piper. “Do you remember how happy and relieved you felt when you found your missing shoe?” Piper nodded. “Well,” said Mom, “the Bible says all of heaven rejoices when one sinner is saved. That’s how happy God is when one lost person is found. And even though God is the only one who can change a person’s heart, He wants us to play a part by praying for others and pointing them to Him so we can rejoice with Him when they’re found.” “Okay, Mom. I’ll see if Aryanna wants to come to church with us tomorrow,” Piper said as they pulled into Aryanna’s driveway. “And I’ll pray for her too.” –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Do you know people who don’t know Jesus? We can’t change people’s hearts, but we can play a role in bringing others to Jesus by praying for them, telling them what He did for us on the cross, and inviting them to learn more about Him. Trust God to help you point others to Jesus, and when one of them is found, you can rejoice with all of heaven! Today's Key Verse There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. (NKJV) Luke 15:10 Today's Key Thought Point others to Jesus

Read: Luke 15:4-10; Acts 1:8 "Mom, have you seen my other tennis shoe?” Piper ran from room to room with only one shoe on, desperately looking for the other one. She was supposed to be leaving to spend the night at her friend Aryanna’s house. “No, but I can help you look. Do you remember where you saw it last?” Mom asked. Piper shook her head, and the two frantically looked for the missing shoe. They looked under beds, in the closet, in the bathroom, and even in Piper’s brother’s room. “Are you sure you didn’t pack it with your overnight things?” Mom asked. Piper was about to say she would never do anything silly like that, but she knew Mom would just make her look anyway, so she began pulling out everything from her bag. The last thing she pulled out was her missing shoe. “Oops—here it is!” Piper said, a little embarrassed. “Well, I’m glad it’s been found.” “Remember I’m going to pick you up for church tomorrow,” Mom said as they got in the car. “Did you invite Aryanna to come?” Piper shook her head. “Did you know that the Bible talks about Jesus wanting us to help Him find what’s lost?” Mom asked. Piper shot her mom a puzzled look. “What could Jesus have lost that He would need our help finding? He’s God’s Son. He knows everything!” “The Bible says Jesus wants us to help bring lost sinners to Him. We can do that by praying for them and sharing how He’s changed our lives—and even by inviting them to church.” Mom turned to look at Piper. “Do you remember how happy and relieved you felt when you found your missing shoe?” Piper nodded. “Well,” said Mom, “the Bible says all of heaven rejoices when one sinner is saved. That’s how happy God is when one lost person is found. And even though God is the only one who can change a person’s heart, He wants us to play a part by praying for others and pointing them to Him so we can rejoice with Him when they’re found.” “Okay, Mom. I’ll see if Aryanna wants to come to church with us tomorrow,” Piper said as they pulled into Aryanna’s driveway. “And I’ll pray for her too.” –Melissa Yeagle How about you? Do you know people who don’t know Jesus? We can’t change people’s hearts, but we can play a role in bringing others to Jesus by praying for them, telling them what He did for us on the cross, and inviting them to learn more about Him. Trust God to help you point others to Jesus, and when one of them is found, you can rejoice with all of heaven! Today's Key Verse There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. (NKJV) Luke 15:10 Today's Key Thought Point others to Jesus

Helping Find the Lost dff03e65-a2ca-4f39-b45a-aa69cb7e0ba0Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2025) As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2025)3d61dfb5-2ce5-41b2-bab3-8f45ec65822bThu, 10 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Eucharist Changes Us (2025) As the popular adage goes, “you are what you eat.” The Catechism tells us that, as food nourishes the body, so Jesus present in Holy Communion nourishes the soul. It especially highlights the Eucharist’s role in separating us from sin. Fr. Mike reminds us we must be open to change if Jesus is going to change us in the reception of Holy Communion. If—to use Fr. Mike’s analogy—Holy Communion is a “shower” of graces, we must ensure that we’re not wearing a raincoat. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1391-1395. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As the popular adage goes, “you are what you eat.” The Catechism tells us that, as food nourishes the body, so Jesus present in Holy Communion nourishes the soul. It especially highlights the Eucharist’s role in separating us from sin. Fr. Mike reminds us we must be open to change if Jesus is going to change us in the reception of Holy Communion. If—to use Fr. Mike’s analogy—Holy Communion is a “shower” of graces, we must ensure that we’re not wearing a raincoat. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1391-1395. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 191: The Eucharist Changes Us (2025)5fce725d-4c8a-4bbd-aeda-b90ae5faad66Thu, 10 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHelping Find the Lost"Mom, have you seen my other tennis shoe?" Piper ran from room to room with only one shoe on, desperately looking for the other one. She was supposed to be leaving to spend the night at her friend Aryanna's house. "No, but I can help you look. Do you remember where you saw it last?" Mom asked. Piper shook her head, and the two frantically looked for the missing shoe. They looked under beds, in the closet, in the bathroom, and even in Piper's brother's room. "Are you sure you didn't pack it with your overnight things?" Mom asked. Piper was about to say she would never do anything silly like that, but she knew Mom would just make her look anyway, so she began pulling out everything from her bag. The last thing she pulled out was her missing shoe. "Oops--here it is!" Piper said, a little embarrassed. "Well, I'm glad it's been found." "Remember I'm going to pick you up for church tomorrow," Mom said as they got in the car. "Did you invite Aryanna to come?" Piper shook her head. "Did you know that the Bible talks about Jesus wanting us to help Him find what's lost?" Mom asked. Piper shot her mom a puzzled look. "What could Jesus have lost that He would need our help finding? He's God's Son. He knows everything!""The Bible says Jesus wants us to help bring lost sinners to Him. We can do that by praying for them and sharing how He's changed our lives--and even by inviting them to church." Mom turned to look at Piper. "Do you remember how happy and relieved you felt when you found your missing shoe?" Piper nodded. "Well," said Mom, "the Bible says all of heaven rejoices when one sinner is saved. That's how happy God is when one lost person is found. And even though God is the only one who can change a person's heart, He wants us to play a part by praying for others and pointing them to Him so we can rejoice with Him when they're found." "Okay, Mom. I'll see if Aryanna wants to come to church with us tomorrow," Piper said as they pulled into Aryanna's driveway. "And I'll pray for her too." –Melissa Yeagle

"Mom, have you seen my other tennis shoe?" Piper ran from room to room with only one shoe on, desperately looking for the other one. She was supposed to be leaving to spend the night at her friend Aryanna's house. "No, but I can help you look. Do you remember where you saw it last?" Mom asked. Piper shook her head, and the two frantically looked for the missing shoe. They looked under beds, in the closet, in the bathroom, and even in Piper's brother's room. "Are you sure you didn't pack it with your overnight things?" Mom asked. Piper was about to say she would never do anything silly like that, but she knew Mom would just make her look anyway, so she began pulling out everything from her bag. The last thing she pulled out was her missing shoe. "Oops--here it is!" Piper said, a little embarrassed. "Well, I'm glad it's been found." "Remember I'm going to pick you up for church tomorrow," Mom said as they got in the car. "Did you invite Aryanna to come?" Piper shook her head. "Did you know that the Bible talks about Jesus wanting us to help Him find what's lost?" Mom asked. Piper shot her mom a puzzled look. "What could Jesus have lost that He would need our help finding? He's God's Son. He knows everything!""The Bible says Jesus wants us to help bring lost sinners to Him. We can do that by praying for them and sharing how He's changed our lives--and even by inviting them to church." Mom turned to look at Piper. "Do you remember how happy and relieved you felt when you found your missing shoe?" Piper nodded. "Well," said Mom, "the Bible says all of heaven rejoices when one sinner is saved. That's how happy God is when one lost person is found. And even though God is the only one who can change a person's heart, He wants us to play a part by praying for others and pointing them to Him so we can rejoice with Him when they're found." "Okay, Mom. I'll see if Aryanna wants to come to church with us tomorrow," Piper said as they pulled into Aryanna's driveway. "And I'll pray for her too." –Melissa Yeagle

Helping Find the Lost168c22a0-aa0e-467b-8620-f40e10ef8fcaThu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpiritual and Physical Healing with John KowalskiJohn Kowalski has a healing prayer ministry and has seen God move in powerful ways.

John Kowalski has a healing prayer ministry and has seen God move in powerful ways.

fullSpiritual and Physical Healing with John Kowalski12cd790c-43cf-4925-b9dc-09f9984a13aeWed, 09 Jul 2025 16:08:39 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#379: Who Wants to Be First? — A Lesson from JesusMark 10:35&ndash;45 In today&rsquo;s episode, we hear the surprising story of James and John asking Jesus a very big question &mdash; and how the other disciples reacted!&nbsp; Jesus teaches them (and us!) something amazing &mdash; true greatness doesn&rsquo;t come from bossing people around or being first. It comes from serving others, just like Jesus did. He is the King of kings, but He came to help, love, and give His life for us. At the end, we talk about simple ways kids can follow Jesus&rsquo; example this week - to keep their eyes open for ways to be a helper. Helpers serve and whether it&rsquo;s big or small, it makes a&nbsp; difference.&nbsp; They are reminded that when you help someone, you are serving &mdash; just like Jesus did. He is our perfect example.------------ 🎁 Join the team:Visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ and click Support &amp; Bonus Content&nbsp;You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan Your gift will help us reach our goal of 1,000 supporters. If even 10% of listeners joined, we could sustain and grow this ministry. Please, don&rsquo;t assume someone else will do it&mdash;we need you. Every gift, no matter the size, helps bring the Bible to life for children, nurturing their faith and shaping hearts. Thank you for being part of this mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark 10:35&ndash;45 In today&rsquo;s episode, we hear the surprising story of James and John asking Jesus a very big question &mdash; and how the other disciples reacted!&nbsp; Jesus teaches them (and us!) something amazing &mdash; true greatness doesn&rsquo;t come from bossing people around or being first. It comes from serving others, just like Jesus did. He is the King of kings, but He came to help, love, and give His life for us. At the end, we talk about simple ways kids can follow Jesus&rsquo; example this week - to keep their eyes open for ways to be a helper. Helpers serve and whether it&rsquo;s big or small, it makes a&nbsp; difference.&nbsp; They are reminded that when you help someone, you are serving &mdash; just like Jesus did. He is our perfect example.------------ 🎁 Join the team:Visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ and click Support &amp; Bonus Content&nbsp;You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan Your gift will help us reach our goal of 1,000 supporters. If even 10% of listeners joined, we could sustain and grow this ministry. Please, don&rsquo;t assume someone else will do it&mdash;we need you. Every gift, no matter the size, helps bring the Bible to life for children, nurturing their faith and shaping hearts. Thank you for being part of this mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#379: Who Wants to Be First? — A Lesson from Jesus4abc89f4-84cb-4336-85f6-d374924c17fdWed, 09 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000652https://216.73.216.191/allTags Old Fiona Read: Ephesians 4:1-6 "There goes Old Faithful!” Corbin said as they watched hot water burst from the ground and shoot high into the air. He and his sister Fiona were showing their aunt a video Corbin had made on their vacation to Yellowstone National Park. “The park ranger said the rock deep underground is so hot it heats the spring water,” said Corbin. “And then it reaches its boiling point and boils up and shoots out of the ground,” added Fiona. After their aunt had left, Fiona and Corbin got out a game. “You lose!” Corbin said after they played a little while. “You’re not allowed to make that move!” “I am too!” said Fiona. But Corbin wouldn’t agree, and the two started arguing. Finally, Fiona pushed back her chair. “You make me so mad!” “What did I do?” Corbin asked. “Tons of things!” Fiona’s voice grew louder. “You cheat, you used my bike without asking, you embarrassed me in front of my friends, and you spilled juice on my homework. I hate you!” She ran to her bedroom and slammed the door. Then she opened it and slammed it again. Corbin followed Mom to Fiona’s room. “You know we don’t slam doors,” Mom said. “And that angry outburst was not pretty.” “Yeah,” said Corbin. “You erupted with more force than Old Faithful.” He grinned. “Hey, I know! I’ll call you Old Fiona.” “Corbin, go to your room,” said Mom. “I’ll talk to you later.” When he had left, she turned back to Fiona. “Corbin does have a point.” “But he’s mean!” said Fiona. “He’d make anybody mad!” “We all have feelings of anger at times,” said Mom. “We need to deal with them, not just let them build up and burst out. One way to deal with your anger is to talk to the person who made you angry and explain what’s bothering you. Don’t store up angry feelings and grudges. Make an effort to make peace and be friends.” “I don’t think Corbin would listen, so why even bother?” asked Fiona. “Give him a chance,” said Mom. “And be willing to forgive. Remember that Jesus has forgiven you for all your wrongs and will help you forgive and love others. A loving relationship with anyone is always worth the effort.” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? What do you do with your anger? Do you keep it inside and let it build up into bitterness and resentment? Does it erupt in angry words and hurtful actions? Don’t let it do that! Talk with the person who made you angry, and if necessary, tell an adult how you feel. Then trust God to help you deal with your anger and be willing to forgive. Today's Key Verse “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. (NIV) Ephesians 4:26 Today's Key Thought Don’t store up angry feelings

Read: Ephesians 4:1-6 "There goes Old Faithful!” Corbin said as they watched hot water burst from the ground and shoot high into the air. He and his sister Fiona were showing their aunt a video Corbin had made on their vacation to Yellowstone National Park. “The park ranger said the rock deep underground is so hot it heats the spring water,” said Corbin. “And then it reaches its boiling point and boils up and shoots out of the ground,” added Fiona. After their aunt had left, Fiona and Corbin got out a game. “You lose!” Corbin said after they played a little while. “You’re not allowed to make that move!” “I am too!” said Fiona. But Corbin wouldn’t agree, and the two started arguing. Finally, Fiona pushed back her chair. “You make me so mad!” “What did I do?” Corbin asked. “Tons of things!” Fiona’s voice grew louder. “You cheat, you used my bike without asking, you embarrassed me in front of my friends, and you spilled juice on my homework. I hate you!” She ran to her bedroom and slammed the door. Then she opened it and slammed it again. Corbin followed Mom to Fiona’s room. “You know we don’t slam doors,” Mom said. “And that angry outburst was not pretty.” “Yeah,” said Corbin. “You erupted with more force than Old Faithful.” He grinned. “Hey, I know! I’ll call you Old Fiona.” “Corbin, go to your room,” said Mom. “I’ll talk to you later.” When he had left, she turned back to Fiona. “Corbin does have a point.” “But he’s mean!” said Fiona. “He’d make anybody mad!” “We all have feelings of anger at times,” said Mom. “We need to deal with them, not just let them build up and burst out. One way to deal with your anger is to talk to the person who made you angry and explain what’s bothering you. Don’t store up angry feelings and grudges. Make an effort to make peace and be friends.” “I don’t think Corbin would listen, so why even bother?” asked Fiona. “Give him a chance,” said Mom. “And be willing to forgive. Remember that Jesus has forgiven you for all your wrongs and will help you forgive and love others. A loving relationship with anyone is always worth the effort.” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? What do you do with your anger? Do you keep it inside and let it build up into bitterness and resentment? Does it erupt in angry words and hurtful actions? Don’t let it do that! Talk with the person who made you angry, and if necessary, tell an adult how you feel. Then trust God to help you deal with your anger and be willing to forgive. Today's Key Verse “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. (NIV) Ephesians 4:26 Today's Key Thought Don’t store up angry feelings

Old Fiona d033c8aa-f0f2-4758-ba26-5debccc96004Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2025) As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs and revisits the sons of Josiah to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs and revisits the sons of Josiah to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2025)b834ba81-e0b8-40e4-a7a7-2ebad6f2fb06Wed, 09 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Receiving Holy Communion (2025) The Catechism goes over the prerequisites to receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, as well as how often the faithful can and should receive him. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand the gravity of our obligation to go to the sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving Communion. As St. Paul said, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1384-1390. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism goes over the prerequisites to receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, as well as how often the faithful can and should receive him. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand the gravity of our obligation to go to the sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving Communion. As St. Paul said, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1384-1390. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 190: Receiving Holy Communion (2025)5ff7e2b6-0577-4620-bcb0-348330a8567fWed, 09 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOld Fiona"There goes Old Faithful!" Corbin said as they watched hot water burst from the ground and shoot high into the air. He and his sister Fiona were showing their aunt a video Corbin had made on their vacation to Yellowstone National Park. "The park ranger said the rock deep underground is so hot it heats the spring water," said Corbin."And then it reaches its boiling point and boils up and shoots out of the ground," added Fiona.After their aunt had left, Fiona and Corbin got out a game. "You lose!" Corbin said after they played a little while. "You're not allowed to make that move!""I am too!" said Fiona. But Corbin wouldn't agree, and the two started arguing. Finally, Fiona pushed back her chair. "You make me so mad!" "What did I do?" Corbin asked."Tons of things!" Fiona's voice grew louder. "You cheat, you used my bike without asking, you embarrassed me in front of my friends, and you spilled juice on my homework. I hate you!" She ran to her bedroom and slammed the door. Then she opened it and slammed it again.Corbin followed Mom to Fiona's room. "You know we don't slam doors," Mom said. "And that angry outburst was not pretty.""Yeah," said Corbin. "You erupted with more force than Old Faithful." He grinned. "Hey, I know! I'll call you Old Fiona." "Corbin, go to your room," said Mom. "I'll talk to you later." When he had left, she turned back to Fiona. "Corbin does have a point.""But he's mean!" said Fiona. "He'd make anybody mad!""We all have feelings of anger at times," said Mom. "We need to deal with them, not just let them build up and burst out. One way to deal with your anger is to talk to the person who made you angry and explain what's bothering you. Don't store up angry feelings and grudges. Make an effort to make peace and be friends.""I don't think Corbin would listen, so why even bother?" asked Fiona."Give him a chance," said Mom. "And be willing to forgive. Remember that Jesus has forgiven you for all your wrongs and will help you forgive and love others. A loving relationship with anyone is always worth the effort." –Nance E. Keyes

"There goes Old Faithful!" Corbin said as they watched hot water burst from the ground and shoot high into the air. He and his sister Fiona were showing their aunt a video Corbin had made on their vacation to Yellowstone National Park. "The park ranger said the rock deep underground is so hot it heats the spring water," said Corbin."And then it reaches its boiling point and boils up and shoots out of the ground," added Fiona.After their aunt had left, Fiona and Corbin got out a game. "You lose!" Corbin said after they played a little while. "You're not allowed to make that move!""I am too!" said Fiona. But Corbin wouldn't agree, and the two started arguing. Finally, Fiona pushed back her chair. "You make me so mad!" "What did I do?" Corbin asked."Tons of things!" Fiona's voice grew louder. "You cheat, you used my bike without asking, you embarrassed me in front of my friends, and you spilled juice on my homework. I hate you!" She ran to her bedroom and slammed the door. Then she opened it and slammed it again.Corbin followed Mom to Fiona's room. "You know we don't slam doors," Mom said. "And that angry outburst was not pretty.""Yeah," said Corbin. "You erupted with more force than Old Faithful." He grinned. "Hey, I know! I'll call you Old Fiona." "Corbin, go to your room," said Mom. "I'll talk to you later." When he had left, she turned back to Fiona. "Corbin does have a point.""But he's mean!" said Fiona. "He'd make anybody mad!""We all have feelings of anger at times," said Mom. "We need to deal with them, not just let them build up and burst out. One way to deal with your anger is to talk to the person who made you angry and explain what's bothering you. Don't store up angry feelings and grudges. Make an effort to make peace and be friends.""I don't think Corbin would listen, so why even bother?" asked Fiona."Give him a chance," said Mom. "And be willing to forgive. Remember that Jesus has forgiven you for all your wrongs and will help you forgive and love others. A loving relationship with anyone is always worth the effort." –Nance E. Keyes

Old Fiona295bfbca-619c-44d8-8617-162a805e0ff3Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags We Are Sheep (Part 2) Read: Psalm 23; John 10:1-12, 27-28 Evening descended swiftly on the French Alps. Chloe snuggled closer to her dad as the two of them and her dad’s friend Jules huddled around a fire for warmth. “Another good thing about being a sheep is all that wool to keep you warm,” Chloe said. Jules nodded. “It’s almost time to put them in their pen for the night. If I wait until it gets too dark, the wolves come out.” Chloe’s eyes widened. “Have you ever had to fight a wolf, Uncle Jules?” He nodded solemnly. “Fortunately, I was able to save the lamb. The sheep know they are safe when they stay close to me, just like we are safe with Jesus, our shepherd.” “That doesn’t mean bad things won’t happen to us,” Dad interjected. “Everyone goes through darkness and tough times. But our Good Shepherd promises to be with us through every dark valley we encounter.” “So we don’t need to fear, just like David wrote in Psalm Twenty-Three,” Chloe said softly. “Uncle Jules, what about the verse where David talks about God anointing his head with oil? What does that have to do with sheep?” Jules grinned. “Do you think Chloe can handle this, John?” “It’s kind of gross, Chloe,” Dad warned. “I can handle it!” “We have different medicine now, but back in David’s day, shepherds used to pour oil over the sheep’s heads to protect them from bugs,” said Jules. “That’s not so gross—kind of like giving pets flea medicine.” “But these kinds of bugs would eventually make their way into the sheep’s brains and destroy them.” “Ewww!” Chloe shuddered. “Good thing they have a shepherd to protect every part of them—even their brains.” “God does the same thing for us,” Jules noted. “When we listen to the truth of His Word, it transforms and renews our minds and helps keep us from fixating on what might harm us. Instead of worry, we can feel His peace. That’s why reading and memorizing God’s Word is important.” Chloe gazed at the sheep thoughtfully. “Uncle Jules, I’ve learned a lot this week. One thing’s for sure—I’m going to listen to my Good Shepherd.” –Savannah Coleman How about you? Do you follow Jesus as your shepherd? Jesus says He is the gate for the sheep—trusting Him to save you through His sacrifice on the cross is the only way to have eternal, abundant life. (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) As His sheep, we need to listen to Him. He speaks to us through His Word, the Bible. Listen to your Good Shepherd so He can fill your thoughts with His peace. Today's Key Verse My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me. (NIV) John 10:27 Today's Key Thought Listen to your Good Shepherd

Read: Psalm 23; John 10:1-12, 27-28 Evening descended swiftly on the French Alps. Chloe snuggled closer to her dad as the two of them and her dad’s friend Jules huddled around a fire for warmth. “Another good thing about being a sheep is all that wool to keep you warm,” Chloe said. Jules nodded. “It’s almost time to put them in their pen for the night. If I wait until it gets too dark, the wolves come out.” Chloe’s eyes widened. “Have you ever had to fight a wolf, Uncle Jules?” He nodded solemnly. “Fortunately, I was able to save the lamb. The sheep know they are safe when they stay close to me, just like we are safe with Jesus, our shepherd.” “That doesn’t mean bad things won’t happen to us,” Dad interjected. “Everyone goes through darkness and tough times. But our Good Shepherd promises to be with us through every dark valley we encounter.” “So we don’t need to fear, just like David wrote in Psalm Twenty-Three,” Chloe said softly. “Uncle Jules, what about the verse where David talks about God anointing his head with oil? What does that have to do with sheep?” Jules grinned. “Do you think Chloe can handle this, John?” “It’s kind of gross, Chloe,” Dad warned. “I can handle it!” “We have different medicine now, but back in David’s day, shepherds used to pour oil over the sheep’s heads to protect them from bugs,” said Jules. “That’s not so gross—kind of like giving pets flea medicine.” “But these kinds of bugs would eventually make their way into the sheep’s brains and destroy them.” “Ewww!” Chloe shuddered. “Good thing they have a shepherd to protect every part of them—even their brains.” “God does the same thing for us,” Jules noted. “When we listen to the truth of His Word, it transforms and renews our minds and helps keep us from fixating on what might harm us. Instead of worry, we can feel His peace. That’s why reading and memorizing God’s Word is important.” Chloe gazed at the sheep thoughtfully. “Uncle Jules, I’ve learned a lot this week. One thing’s for sure—I’m going to listen to my Good Shepherd.” –Savannah Coleman How about you? Do you follow Jesus as your shepherd? Jesus says He is the gate for the sheep—trusting Him to save you through His sacrifice on the cross is the only way to have eternal, abundant life. (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) As His sheep, we need to listen to Him. He speaks to us through His Word, the Bible. Listen to your Good Shepherd so He can fill your thoughts with His peace. Today's Key Verse My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me. (NIV) John 10:27 Today's Key Thought Listen to your Good Shepherd

We Are Sheep (Part 2) e69423e9-3f1b-4841-adba-0fb3e03ae034Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Follow the Lord (2025) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 189: Follow the Lord (2025)4dfa101f-e78a-4eb0-87a7-4bc455ad591eTue, 08 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Worship of the Eucharist (2025) We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist, specifically how we worship the Eucharist. Fr. Mike examines how we, as Catholics, worship Christ&#39;s true and real presence in the Eucharist. He emphasizes how incredibly important the worship of Christ in the Eucharist is, specifically in Adoration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1378-1383. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist, specifically how we worship the Eucharist. Fr. Mike examines how we, as Catholics, worship Christ&#39;s true and real presence in the Eucharist. He emphasizes how incredibly important the worship of Christ in the Eucharist is, specifically in Adoration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1378-1383. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 189: Worship of the Eucharist (2025)22c849c2-1b75-4f90-8cfb-c531333d061cTue, 08 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWe Are Sheep (Part 2)Evening descended swiftly on the French Alps. Chloe snuggled closer to her dad as the two of them and her dad's friend Jules huddled around a fire for warmth. "Another good thing about being a sheep is all that wool to keep you warm," Chloe said. Jules nodded. "It's almost time to put them in their pen for the night. If I wait until it gets too dark, the wolves come out." Chloe's eyes widened. "Have you ever had to fight a wolf, Uncle Jules?" He nodded solemnly. "Fortunately, I was able to save the lamb. The sheep know they are safe when they stay close to me, just like we are safe with Jesus, our shepherd.""That doesn't mean bad things won't happen to us," Dad interjected. "Everyone goes through darkness and tough times. But our Good Shepherd promises to be with us through every dark valley we encounter." "So we don't need to fear, just like David wrote in Psalm Twenty-Three," Chloe said softly. "Uncle Jules, what about the verse where David talks about God anointing his head with oil? What does that have to do with sheep?" Jules grinned. "Do you think Chloe can handle this, John?" "It's kind of gross, Chloe," Dad warned. "I can handle it!" "We have different medicine now, but back in David's day, shepherds used to pour oil over the sheep's heads to protect them from bugs," said Jules. "That's not so gross--kind of like giving pets flea medicine." "But these kinds of bugs would eventually make their way into the sheep's brains and destroy them." "Ewww!" Chloe shuddered. "Good thing they have a shepherd to protect every part of them--even their brains.""God does the same thing for us," Jules noted. "When we listen to the truth of His Word, it transforms and renews our minds and helps keep us from fixating on what might harm us. Instead of worry, we can feel His peace. That's why reading and memorizing God's Word is important." Chloe gazed at the sheep thoughtfully. "Uncle Jules, I've learned a lot this week. One thing's for sure--I'm going to listen to my Good Shepherd."–Savannah Coleman

Evening descended swiftly on the French Alps. Chloe snuggled closer to her dad as the two of them and her dad's friend Jules huddled around a fire for warmth. "Another good thing about being a sheep is all that wool to keep you warm," Chloe said. Jules nodded. "It's almost time to put them in their pen for the night. If I wait until it gets too dark, the wolves come out." Chloe's eyes widened. "Have you ever had to fight a wolf, Uncle Jules?" He nodded solemnly. "Fortunately, I was able to save the lamb. The sheep know they are safe when they stay close to me, just like we are safe with Jesus, our shepherd.""That doesn't mean bad things won't happen to us," Dad interjected. "Everyone goes through darkness and tough times. But our Good Shepherd promises to be with us through every dark valley we encounter." "So we don't need to fear, just like David wrote in Psalm Twenty-Three," Chloe said softly. "Uncle Jules, what about the verse where David talks about God anointing his head with oil? What does that have to do with sheep?" Jules grinned. "Do you think Chloe can handle this, John?" "It's kind of gross, Chloe," Dad warned. "I can handle it!" "We have different medicine now, but back in David's day, shepherds used to pour oil over the sheep's heads to protect them from bugs," said Jules. "That's not so gross--kind of like giving pets flea medicine." "But these kinds of bugs would eventually make their way into the sheep's brains and destroy them." "Ewww!" Chloe shuddered. "Good thing they have a shepherd to protect every part of them--even their brains.""God does the same thing for us," Jules noted. "When we listen to the truth of His Word, it transforms and renews our minds and helps keep us from fixating on what might harm us. Instead of worry, we can feel His peace. That's why reading and memorizing God's Word is important." Chloe gazed at the sheep thoughtfully. "Uncle Jules, I've learned a lot this week. One thing's for sure--I'm going to listen to my Good Shepherd."–Savannah Coleman

We Are Sheep (Part 2)f99e3ece-cb4f-4b40-9dbc-3dfd2b9b047bTue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags253 - Power of Storytelling with Joseph BoltonWe've all watched our children attend to a story. They love hearing stories - even (or perhaps especially) stories they already know. Stories penetrate our mental defenses. They help define who we are. We all have stories; sharing our them is important. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as my guest Joseph Bolton and I talk about his story that is captured in his new book. This is a powerful story that connects us to the saints that preceded us. We also discuss the story of how God called him to write this book. We even talk a little bit about music and the youth. To find Joseph's book "Old Grandmother's Tree, check out his website at https://oldgrandmotherstree.com/ Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

We've all watched our children attend to a story. They love hearing stories - even (or perhaps especially) stories they already know. Stories penetrate our mental defenses. They help define who we are. We all have stories; sharing our them is important. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as my guest Joseph Bolton and I talk about his story that is captured in his new book. This is a powerful story that connects us to the saints that preceded us. We also discuss the story of how God called him to write this book. We even talk a little bit about music and the youth. To find Joseph's book "Old Grandmother's Tree, check out his website at https://oldgrandmotherstree.com/ Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full253 - Power of Storytelling with Joseph Bolton3f77dac8-2325-4a9f-abe8-484737cd68ddMon, 07 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDr K: The Truth About Dopamine & Addiction (You’ve Been Rewired)World-Renowned Addiction Expert Dr. K reveals the SHOCKING truth about masturbation, pornography, dopamine burnout, incels, and why 60% of men under 30 are single. Dr K from Healthy Gamer!  Dr. Alok Kanojia (aka Dr. K) is a world-leading addiction expert, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, and founder of Healthy Gamer, the platform helping young adults break free from porn addiction, dopamine burnout, and emotional numbness. He hosts unfiltered mental health conversations on Twitch and is the author of the book, ‘How to Raise a Healthy Gamer’. He explains: The deadly trap that fuels loneliness How to rebuild your brain and reclaim your energy from dopamine burnout  How social media is hijacking your brain’s reward system Why so many young men feel lost and emotionally numb How to reconnect with purpose when life feels empty  Topics: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Who Is Dr. K? 03:31 Understanding You Can Only Control Yourself 04:45 The Risk of Wanting to Change Our External Environment 05:42 Internal Work Will Manifest Outward 07:28 How to Stop Having a Bad Day 09:49 How to Get Rid of Desire and Temptation 13:06 Addiction to Pleasure 14:30 Why Ignoring Red Flags Favours Evolution 15:54 Post-Nut Clarity 19:24 The Societal Impact of Porn 22:44 The Mating Crisis: What's Happening Between Men and Women? 27:54 Are Men Disappearing From Society? 35:50 Can Society Take Responsibility for Current Issues? 40:04 Do People Have a Right to Reproduce? 44:04 Helping Patients With Commitment Issues 46:20 Treating Addiction 49:33 Alternate Nostril Breathing Practice 51:59 Why People Are Addicted to Porn and How to Overcome It 52:50 How Willpower Works in the Brain 56:11 Partner Has a Problem With You Watching Porn 57:03 Why Addiction Is on the Rise in Society 58:01 Ads 59:08 Why Do People With Past Addictions Seem to Be Spiritual? 01:00:12 Addiction Example 01:01:43 Intersection of Addiction and Spirituality 01:02:54 Laws of Existence: Why Were You Born in Your Family? 01:05:02 Do You Believe in a God? 01:06:52 Meditation, Ego Death, and Otherworldly Experiences 01:10:59 Why Don’t You Talk About Your Own Spiritual Experiences? 01:15:55 Should People With Depression Use Psychedelics? 01:18:46 What Happens After Death? 01:19:40 How to Cultivate Your "Why" 01:23:34 What You Think You Want vs What You Actually Want 01:30:13 Why Do We Not Like Being With Ourselves in Silence? 01:32:07 Tips for Your Self-Development Journey 01:35:46 Avoidance of Emotions 01:37:53 Ads 01:39:54 Why Resistance Doesn’t Heal Addiction 01:44:04 AI Girlfriends 01:46:06 ChatGPT Feeds Into Your Cognitive Biases 01:51:22 Will AI Hinder Our Ability to Form Relationships? 01:54:06 What Is the Most Powerful Love in Your Life? Follow Dr. K: YouTube - https://bit.ly/4kt6zHD  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3GucTk6  Twitch - https://bit.ly/4koV4Rx  You can purchase Dr K’s book, ‘How To Raise a Healthy Gamer’, here: https://bit.ly/3U1D3xH  Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp   Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Justworks - http://Justworks.com   SimpliSafe - https://simplisafe.com/doac to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free.Cadence - https://usecadence.com/ with code DIARY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World-Renowned Addiction Expert Dr. K reveals the SHOCKING truth about masturbation, pornography, dopamine burnout, incels, and why 60% of men under 30 are single. Dr K from Healthy Gamer!  Dr. Alok Kanojia (aka Dr. K) is a world-leading addiction expert, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, and founder of Healthy Gamer, the platform helping young adults break free from porn addiction, dopamine burnout, and emotional numbness. He hosts unfiltered mental health conversations on Twitch and is the author of the book, ‘How to Raise a Healthy Gamer’. He explains: The deadly trap that fuels loneliness How to rebuild your brain and reclaim your energy from dopamine burnout  How social media is hijacking your brain’s reward system Why so many young men feel lost and emotionally numb How to reconnect with purpose when life feels empty  Topics: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Who Is Dr. K? 03:31 Understanding You Can Only Control Yourself 04:45 The Risk of Wanting to Change Our External Environment 05:42 Internal Work Will Manifest Outward 07:28 How to Stop Having a Bad Day 09:49 How to Get Rid of Desire and Temptation 13:06 Addiction to Pleasure 14:30 Why Ignoring Red Flags Favours Evolution 15:54 Post-Nut Clarity 19:24 The Societal Impact of Porn 22:44 The Mating Crisis: What's Happening Between Men and Women? 27:54 Are Men Disappearing From Society? 35:50 Can Society Take Responsibility for Current Issues? 40:04 Do People Have a Right to Reproduce? 44:04 Helping Patients With Commitment Issues 46:20 Treating Addiction 49:33 Alternate Nostril Breathing Practice 51:59 Why People Are Addicted to Porn and How to Overcome It 52:50 How Willpower Works in the Brain 56:11 Partner Has a Problem With You Watching Porn 57:03 Why Addiction Is on the Rise in Society 58:01 Ads 59:08 Why Do People With Past Addictions Seem to Be Spiritual? 01:00:12 Addiction Example 01:01:43 Intersection of Addiction and Spirituality 01:02:54 Laws of Existence: Why Were You Born in Your Family? 01:05:02 Do You Believe in a God? 01:06:52 Meditation, Ego Death, and Otherworldly Experiences 01:10:59 Why Don’t You Talk About Your Own Spiritual Experiences? 01:15:55 Should People With Depression Use Psychedelics? 01:18:46 What Happens After Death? 01:19:40 How to Cultivate Your "Why" 01:23:34 What You Think You Want vs What You Actually Want 01:30:13 Why Do We Not Like Being With Ourselves in Silence? 01:32:07 Tips for Your Self-Development Journey 01:35:46 Avoidance of Emotions 01:37:53 Ads 01:39:54 Why Resistance Doesn’t Heal Addiction 01:44:04 AI Girlfriends 01:46:06 ChatGPT Feeds Into Your Cognitive Biases 01:51:22 Will AI Hinder Our Ability to Form Relationships? 01:54:06 What Is the Most Powerful Love in Your Life? Follow Dr. K: YouTube - https://bit.ly/4kt6zHD  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3GucTk6  Twitch - https://bit.ly/4koV4Rx  You can purchase Dr K’s book, ‘How To Raise a Healthy Gamer’, here: https://bit.ly/3U1D3xH  Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp   Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Justworks - http://Justworks.com   SimpliSafe - https://simplisafe.com/doac to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free.Cadence - https://usecadence.com/ with code DIARY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDr K: The Truth About Dopamine & Addiction (You’ve Been Rewired)b701d28e-80a0-4f6c-b202-d279282fe190Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +00007097https://216.73.216.191/allTags We Are Sheep (Part 1) Read: Psalm 23; Isaiah 53:4-7 Chloe gasped as the car rounded the mountain road and the French Alps were fully displayed. “I’ve never seen anything so majestic!” Dad parked the car next to a rustic cabin. The cabin door opened and a man with dark curly hair and a beard exited with arms outstretched. “John! Come and hug your old friend!” Chloe hung back, watching the happy reunion until the men turned to her. “Chloe, meet my old college friend, Jules! The last time we got together you were just a baby.” “You can call me Uncle Jules if you wish, Chloe. My, you are growing up quickly!” “Do we really get to stay a whole week and help you care for your sheep? Dad says you have over a thousand! I read that shepherding is a difficult job. What’s your favorite part about it?” Jules threw up his hands and laughed. “Whoa! I’m not used to all these questions. The sheep aren’t nearly as chatty.” Jules winked at Chloe. “I’m happy to tell you all about it over a nice cup of coffee.” The next morning, Chloe was bundled and ready for a day of shepherding. After a few hours, she collapsed on the ground dramatically. “How do you not get bored, Uncle Jules?” Jules chuckled. “It takes a certain type of personality to do this day after day, but I actually enjoy all this stillness. I have plenty of time to memorize God’s Word out here and reflect on His goodness.” “Kind of like David did,” said Chloe. “He was a shepherd too. Didn’t he write that famous psalm about sheep?” Jules nodded. “Psalm Twenty-Three.” “David compares us to sheep in the psalm,” Dad pointed out. “And the Lord is our shepherd. When we had wandered away and were lost in sin, Jesus gave His life to save us, and He promises to guide us and take care of us.” Jules pulled a small, worn Bible out of his coat pocket and opened it to Psalm 23. Chloe read it aloud through verse three. “Today we are living out this psalm!” she said. “This morning you put salt out so the sheep could follow the route you wanted them to take. Just like you lead them on safe terrain, God guides us on the right paths.” –Savannah Coleman How about you? Have you ever thought about how much we are like sheep? Just like sheep, we want to go our own way and are prone to getting lost. We need a shepherd to keep us on the right path, and that shepherd is Jesus. He took the punishment for our sins to make us His sheep, and He guides us and provides for us. When we spend time in His presence, He refreshes our souls. How will you choose to follow the Good Shepherd today? Today's Key Verse He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. (NIV) Psalm 23:3 Today's Key Thought Jesus is our Good Shepherd

Read: Psalm 23; Isaiah 53:4-7 Chloe gasped as the car rounded the mountain road and the French Alps were fully displayed. “I’ve never seen anything so majestic!” Dad parked the car next to a rustic cabin. The cabin door opened and a man with dark curly hair and a beard exited with arms outstretched. “John! Come and hug your old friend!” Chloe hung back, watching the happy reunion until the men turned to her. “Chloe, meet my old college friend, Jules! The last time we got together you were just a baby.” “You can call me Uncle Jules if you wish, Chloe. My, you are growing up quickly!” “Do we really get to stay a whole week and help you care for your sheep? Dad says you have over a thousand! I read that shepherding is a difficult job. What’s your favorite part about it?” Jules threw up his hands and laughed. “Whoa! I’m not used to all these questions. The sheep aren’t nearly as chatty.” Jules winked at Chloe. “I’m happy to tell you all about it over a nice cup of coffee.” The next morning, Chloe was bundled and ready for a day of shepherding. After a few hours, she collapsed on the ground dramatically. “How do you not get bored, Uncle Jules?” Jules chuckled. “It takes a certain type of personality to do this day after day, but I actually enjoy all this stillness. I have plenty of time to memorize God’s Word out here and reflect on His goodness.” “Kind of like David did,” said Chloe. “He was a shepherd too. Didn’t he write that famous psalm about sheep?” Jules nodded. “Psalm Twenty-Three.” “David compares us to sheep in the psalm,” Dad pointed out. “And the Lord is our shepherd. When we had wandered away and were lost in sin, Jesus gave His life to save us, and He promises to guide us and take care of us.” Jules pulled a small, worn Bible out of his coat pocket and opened it to Psalm 23. Chloe read it aloud through verse three. “Today we are living out this psalm!” she said. “This morning you put salt out so the sheep could follow the route you wanted them to take. Just like you lead them on safe terrain, God guides us on the right paths.” –Savannah Coleman How about you? Have you ever thought about how much we are like sheep? Just like sheep, we want to go our own way and are prone to getting lost. We need a shepherd to keep us on the right path, and that shepherd is Jesus. He took the punishment for our sins to make us His sheep, and He guides us and provides for us. When we spend time in His presence, He refreshes our souls. How will you choose to follow the Good Shepherd today? Today's Key Verse He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. (NIV) Psalm 23:3 Today's Key Thought Jesus is our Good Shepherd

We Are Sheep (Part 1) 78c21592-12be-4a47-be09-2fd0948eb25aMon, 07 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: The Book of the Law (2025) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs while reflecting on Israel&#39;s lack of devotion to God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs while reflecting on Israel&#39;s lack of devotion to God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 188: The Book of the Law (2025)1fcffab5-22af-41c5-a441-491a6c4c142aMon, 07 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: Christ’s Presence in the Eucharist (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the reality of Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist. Fr. Mike unpacks what actually happens during the celebration of the sacrifice of the Eucharist, specifically, transubstantiation. He explains that during the Consecration, the whole substance of bread and wine becomes the whole substance of the Body and Blood of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1373-1377. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the reality of Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist. Fr. Mike unpacks what actually happens during the celebration of the sacrifice of the Eucharist, specifically, transubstantiation. He explains that during the Consecration, the whole substance of bread and wine becomes the whole substance of the Body and Blood of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1373-1377. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 188: Christ’s Presence in the Eucharist (2025)50374407-6dce-4ac5-89de-46ee6d5f5ed9Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWe Are Sheep (Part 1)Chloe gasped as the car rounded the mountain road and the French Alps were fully displayed. "I've never seen anything so majestic!" Dad parked the car next to a rustic cabin. The cabin door opened and a man with dark curly hair and a beard exited with arms outstretched. "John! Come and hug your old friend!" Chloe hung back, watching the happy reunion until the men turned to her. "Chloe, meet my old college friend, Jules! The last time we got together you were just a baby." "You can call me Uncle Jules if you wish, Chloe. My, you are growing up quickly!" "Do we really get to stay a whole week and help you care for your sheep? Dad says you have over a thousand! I read that shepherding is a difficult job. What's your favorite part about it?" Jules threw up his hands and laughed. "Whoa! I'm not used to all these questions. The sheep aren't nearly as chatty." Jules winked at Chloe. "I'm happy to tell you all about it over a nice cup of coffee."The next morning, Chloe was bundled and ready for a day of shepherding. After a few hours, she collapsed on the ground dramatically. "How do you not get bored, Uncle Jules?"Jules chuckled. "It takes a certain type of personality to do this day after day, but I actually enjoy all this stillness. I have plenty of time to memorize God's Word out here and reflect on His goodness." "Kind of like David did," said Chloe. "He was a shepherd too. Didn't he write that famous psalm about sheep?" Jules nodded. "Psalm Twenty-Three.""David compares us to sheep in the psalm," Dad pointed out. "And the Lord is our shepherd. When we had wandered away and were lost in sin, Jesus gave His life to save us, and He promises to guide us and take care of us." Jules pulled a small, worn Bible out of his coat pocket and opened it to Psalm 23. Chloe read it aloud through verse three. "Today we are living out this psalm!" she said. "This morning you put salt out so the sheep could follow the route you wanted them to take. Just like you lead them on safe terrain, God guides us on the right paths." –Savannah Coleman

Chloe gasped as the car rounded the mountain road and the French Alps were fully displayed. "I've never seen anything so majestic!" Dad parked the car next to a rustic cabin. The cabin door opened and a man with dark curly hair and a beard exited with arms outstretched. "John! Come and hug your old friend!" Chloe hung back, watching the happy reunion until the men turned to her. "Chloe, meet my old college friend, Jules! The last time we got together you were just a baby." "You can call me Uncle Jules if you wish, Chloe. My, you are growing up quickly!" "Do we really get to stay a whole week and help you care for your sheep? Dad says you have over a thousand! I read that shepherding is a difficult job. What's your favorite part about it?" Jules threw up his hands and laughed. "Whoa! I'm not used to all these questions. The sheep aren't nearly as chatty." Jules winked at Chloe. "I'm happy to tell you all about it over a nice cup of coffee."The next morning, Chloe was bundled and ready for a day of shepherding. After a few hours, she collapsed on the ground dramatically. "How do you not get bored, Uncle Jules?"Jules chuckled. "It takes a certain type of personality to do this day after day, but I actually enjoy all this stillness. I have plenty of time to memorize God's Word out here and reflect on His goodness." "Kind of like David did," said Chloe. "He was a shepherd too. Didn't he write that famous psalm about sheep?" Jules nodded. "Psalm Twenty-Three.""David compares us to sheep in the psalm," Dad pointed out. "And the Lord is our shepherd. When we had wandered away and were lost in sin, Jesus gave His life to save us, and He promises to guide us and take care of us." Jules pulled a small, worn Bible out of his coat pocket and opened it to Psalm 23. Chloe read it aloud through verse three. "Today we are living out this psalm!" she said. "This morning you put salt out so the sheep could follow the route you wanted them to take. Just like you lead them on safe terrain, God guides us on the right paths." –Savannah Coleman

We Are Sheep (Part 1)82288d30-6faa-437c-838c-1560afa03dd1Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Arrowhead Read: Psalm 139:13-16; Romans 8:28-30 Alfie hoisted himself up onto a ledge of crumbling granite and collapsed on a small patch of mossy grass. “That was quite a climb!” he said as he rubbed his aching legs. “Aren’t you tired, Uncle Don? We’ve hiked a long way.” “We’ll catch our breath for a few minutes before we head back,” said Uncle Don. He took off his backpack and set it down. Alfie picked up some stones. “Look at this!” he said. Uncle Don knelt beside him, and they looked at the stone Alfie held in his hand. It was shaped like a triangle and came to an unmistakable point. “It’s a real arrowhead, isn’t it?” said Alfie. “Sure looks like it to me,” said Uncle Don. Alfie brushed the dirt and dust from the stone and held it up so that the light glinted off its edges. “You know,” said Uncle Don, “the man who made that arrowhead carefully chiseled it, and he knew just how he wanted to use it.” Alfie looked at his uncle. “He would have used it for hunting, wouldn’t he?” Uncle Don nodded. “I imagine so. He would have had a specific purpose for that arrowhead, and I’m quite sure it accomplished its purpose. He probably used it to get food for his family.” Uncle Don smiled. “Can you think of any lesson we can learn from that?” “Hmm—shoot straight when you hunt?” Alfie said with a grin. “Though that’s probably not the kind of lesson you’re talking about.” Uncle Don laughed. “You’re right. I think this arrowhead should remind us that someone made us for a special purpose.” “Yep,” said Alfie. “God did!” “That’s right,” said Uncle Don. “You’re far more important than a simple arrowhead, Alfie, and God has a wonderful plan for your life. He created you with loving care, and He sent His Son to save you from sin and give you eternal life. He’s using all your life experiences to shape you to be more like Jesus so you can serve Him the way He wants you to. Whenever you look at your arrowhead, remember that God has a purpose for your life and will be there to guide you every step of the way.” Alfie put the arrowhead in his pocket. “I will.” –Christi B. Kehn How about you? Did you know that God has a special plan for your life? God made you and sent His Son, Jesus, to save you from sin, and He has plans for you. Talk with Him every day and ask Him for guidance. Read the Bible to learn more about Him and how He wants you to live. Stop and thank Him for something wonderful in your life. Trust Him to shape you into the person He wants you to be. Today's Key Verse “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans…to give you hope and a future.” (NIV) Jeremiah 29:11 Today's Key Thought God has a plan for your life

Read: Psalm 139:13-16; Romans 8:28-30 Alfie hoisted himself up onto a ledge of crumbling granite and collapsed on a small patch of mossy grass. “That was quite a climb!” he said as he rubbed his aching legs. “Aren’t you tired, Uncle Don? We’ve hiked a long way.” “We’ll catch our breath for a few minutes before we head back,” said Uncle Don. He took off his backpack and set it down. Alfie picked up some stones. “Look at this!” he said. Uncle Don knelt beside him, and they looked at the stone Alfie held in his hand. It was shaped like a triangle and came to an unmistakable point. “It’s a real arrowhead, isn’t it?” said Alfie. “Sure looks like it to me,” said Uncle Don. Alfie brushed the dirt and dust from the stone and held it up so that the light glinted off its edges. “You know,” said Uncle Don, “the man who made that arrowhead carefully chiseled it, and he knew just how he wanted to use it.” Alfie looked at his uncle. “He would have used it for hunting, wouldn’t he?” Uncle Don nodded. “I imagine so. He would have had a specific purpose for that arrowhead, and I’m quite sure it accomplished its purpose. He probably used it to get food for his family.” Uncle Don smiled. “Can you think of any lesson we can learn from that?” “Hmm—shoot straight when you hunt?” Alfie said with a grin. “Though that’s probably not the kind of lesson you’re talking about.” Uncle Don laughed. “You’re right. I think this arrowhead should remind us that someone made us for a special purpose.” “Yep,” said Alfie. “God did!” “That’s right,” said Uncle Don. “You’re far more important than a simple arrowhead, Alfie, and God has a wonderful plan for your life. He created you with loving care, and He sent His Son to save you from sin and give you eternal life. He’s using all your life experiences to shape you to be more like Jesus so you can serve Him the way He wants you to. Whenever you look at your arrowhead, remember that God has a purpose for your life and will be there to guide you every step of the way.” Alfie put the arrowhead in his pocket. “I will.” –Christi B. Kehn How about you? Did you know that God has a special plan for your life? God made you and sent His Son, Jesus, to save you from sin, and He has plans for you. Talk with Him every day and ask Him for guidance. Read the Bible to learn more about Him and how He wants you to live. Stop and thank Him for something wonderful in your life. Trust Him to shape you into the person He wants you to be. Today's Key Verse “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans…to give you hope and a future.” (NIV) Jeremiah 29:11 Today's Key Thought God has a plan for your life

The Arrowhead e1eeb010-fa2e-4dcc-bce1-bcf477d37acaSun, 06 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: Praying for Time (2025) Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We are all only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We are all only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 187: Praying for Time (2025)7cef66ef-24ae-4287-a31d-4ee0aa74a391Sun, 06 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: The Church’s Sacrificial Unity (2025) Together, we continue our exploration of the sacrificial memorial of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike reiterates that the whole Church, both visible and invisible, is united in the Sacrifice of the Eucharist. He also further unpacks the importance of a quote from St. Ignatius of Antioch, which states that the offering of the sacrifice of the Eucharist must be united with the apostolic succession of our Pope and bishop. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1369-1372. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we continue our exploration of the sacrificial memorial of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike reiterates that the whole Church, both visible and invisible, is united in the Sacrifice of the Eucharist. He also further unpacks the importance of a quote from St. Ignatius of Antioch, which states that the offering of the sacrifice of the Eucharist must be united with the apostolic succession of our Pope and bishop. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1369-1372. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 187: The Church’s Sacrificial Unity (2025)591ef532-a550-4272-98f7-0d374c10e0feSun, 06 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe ArrowheadAlfie hoisted himself up onto a ledge of crumbling granite and collapsed on a small patch of mossy grass. "That was quite a climb!" he said as he rubbed his aching legs. "Aren't you tired, Uncle Don? We've hiked a long way.""We'll catch our breath for a few minutes before we head back," said Uncle Don. He took off his backpack and set it down. Alfie picked up some stones. "Look at this!" he said. Uncle Don knelt beside him, and they looked at the stone Alfie held in his hand. It was shaped like a triangle and came to an unmistakable point. "It's a real arrowhead, isn't it?" said Alfie."Sure looks like it to me," said Uncle Don.Alfie brushed the dirt and dust from the stone and held it up so that the light glinted off its edges. "You know," said Uncle Don, "the man who made that arrowhead carefully chiseled it, and he knew just how he wanted to use it."Alfie looked at his uncle. "He would have used it for hunting, wouldn't he?" Uncle Don nodded. "I imagine so. He would have had a specific purpose for that arrowhead, and I'm quite sure it accomplished its purpose. He probably used it to get food for his family." Uncle Don smiled. "Can you think of any lesson we can learn from that?""Hmm--shoot straight when you hunt?" Alfie said with a grin. "Though that's probably not the kind of lesson you're talking about."Uncle Don laughed. "You're right. I think this arrowhead should remind us that someone made us for a special purpose.""Yep," said Alfie. "God did!""That's right," said Uncle Don. "You're far more important than a simple arrowhead, Alfie, and God has a wonderful plan for your life. He created you with loving care, and He sent His Son to save you from sin and give you eternal life. He's using all your life experiences to shape you to be more like Jesus so you can serve Him the way He wants you to. Whenever you look at your arrowhead, remember that God has a purpose for your life and will be there to guide you every step of the way."Alfie put the arrowhead in his pocket. "I will." –Christi B. Kehn

Alfie hoisted himself up onto a ledge of crumbling granite and collapsed on a small patch of mossy grass. "That was quite a climb!" he said as he rubbed his aching legs. "Aren't you tired, Uncle Don? We've hiked a long way.""We'll catch our breath for a few minutes before we head back," said Uncle Don. He took off his backpack and set it down. Alfie picked up some stones. "Look at this!" he said. Uncle Don knelt beside him, and they looked at the stone Alfie held in his hand. It was shaped like a triangle and came to an unmistakable point. "It's a real arrowhead, isn't it?" said Alfie."Sure looks like it to me," said Uncle Don.Alfie brushed the dirt and dust from the stone and held it up so that the light glinted off its edges. "You know," said Uncle Don, "the man who made that arrowhead carefully chiseled it, and he knew just how he wanted to use it."Alfie looked at his uncle. "He would have used it for hunting, wouldn't he?" Uncle Don nodded. "I imagine so. He would have had a specific purpose for that arrowhead, and I'm quite sure it accomplished its purpose. He probably used it to get food for his family." Uncle Don smiled. "Can you think of any lesson we can learn from that?""Hmm--shoot straight when you hunt?" Alfie said with a grin. "Though that's probably not the kind of lesson you're talking about."Uncle Don laughed. "You're right. I think this arrowhead should remind us that someone made us for a special purpose.""Yep," said Alfie. "God did!""That's right," said Uncle Don. "You're far more important than a simple arrowhead, Alfie, and God has a wonderful plan for your life. He created you with loving care, and He sent His Son to save you from sin and give you eternal life. He's using all your life experiences to shape you to be more like Jesus so you can serve Him the way He wants you to. Whenever you look at your arrowhead, remember that God has a purpose for your life and will be there to guide you every step of the way."Alfie put the arrowhead in his pocket. "I will." –Christi B. Kehn

The Arrowhead952348ff-c55e-462b-8f59-5ac8583be992Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/05/25 Signers Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are some things worth risking everything for. Those who signed the Declaration of Independance risked everything. Every Christian who follows Jesus is risking everything in order to have the Lord. Mass Readings from July 5, 2025: Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are some things worth risking everything for. Those who signed the Declaration of Independance risked everything. Every Christian who follows Jesus is risking everything in order to have the Lord. Mass Readings from July 5, 2025: Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

full07/05/25 Signers306f0770-fe7b-48d4-b1a9-d82b6065b96bSat, 05 Jul 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Mime Read: Luke 10:25-37; 1 John 3:16-19 After Baker and his mom got off the Ferris wheel, they joined a group of people crowding around a man with a painted face acting out various skits. Baker laughed with the crowd as the man pretended to be learning to ride a bike. But he wondered why the man didn’t say anything. “Mom, why doesn’t he talk?” “Because he’s a mime,” Mom replied. “They never talk, but you can tell by their actions what they’re doing.” Next, the mime pretended to wash a window. He acted as though he bumped his head on the pretend ladder. Later, he appeared to be eating an ice cream cone—and shot the crowd a look of dismay when the ice cream fell off. The crowd laughed and applauded as he acted out one scenario after another. The show ended with the mime making a sad face and waving goodbye to the crowd. Baker turned to his mom. “Wow! He never said a thing, but I could figure out everything he was doing.” “Actions say a lot,” said Mom. “Do you remember the story in the Bible about the Good Samaritan?” “Sure,” said Baker. “It’s a story Jesus told about a man who needed help on the side of the road. Two people went by without helping him, and then a Samaritan came along and did all he could to help him.” “Right,” said Mom. “And if the two people who had passed by earlier had said they cared about that man, would you have believed them?” Baker shook his head. “Jesus told that story to show how we should love others,” Mom continued. “Saying you care about someone isn’t enough—you also need to show them you care through your actions.” Baker’s eyes widened. “So the Good Samaritan was really a mime?” Mom laughed. “Well, I’m sure he didn’t paint his face and perform funny skits, but he did communicate his love for others through his actions. Jesus did that too by taking the punishment for our sins on the cross so we could be saved. His sacrifice showed that His words of love for us were true. Let’s let others know we care about them through both our words and our actions.” –Annette S. Bury How about you? How do you let others know you care about them? It’s good to tell people you care, but it’s not enough. In Jesus’s parable, the Good Samaritan showed how much he cared by going to great lengths to help the injured man. Now that’s loud love! That’s the kind of love Jesus showed us when He died for our sins. What can you do to turn up the volume and show others you care? Today's Key Verse Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. (NIV) 1 John 3:18 Today's Key Thought Actions speak loudly

Read: Luke 10:25-37; 1 John 3:16-19 After Baker and his mom got off the Ferris wheel, they joined a group of people crowding around a man with a painted face acting out various skits. Baker laughed with the crowd as the man pretended to be learning to ride a bike. But he wondered why the man didn’t say anything. “Mom, why doesn’t he talk?” “Because he’s a mime,” Mom replied. “They never talk, but you can tell by their actions what they’re doing.” Next, the mime pretended to wash a window. He acted as though he bumped his head on the pretend ladder. Later, he appeared to be eating an ice cream cone—and shot the crowd a look of dismay when the ice cream fell off. The crowd laughed and applauded as he acted out one scenario after another. The show ended with the mime making a sad face and waving goodbye to the crowd. Baker turned to his mom. “Wow! He never said a thing, but I could figure out everything he was doing.” “Actions say a lot,” said Mom. “Do you remember the story in the Bible about the Good Samaritan?” “Sure,” said Baker. “It’s a story Jesus told about a man who needed help on the side of the road. Two people went by without helping him, and then a Samaritan came along and did all he could to help him.” “Right,” said Mom. “And if the two people who had passed by earlier had said they cared about that man, would you have believed them?” Baker shook his head. “Jesus told that story to show how we should love others,” Mom continued. “Saying you care about someone isn’t enough—you also need to show them you care through your actions.” Baker’s eyes widened. “So the Good Samaritan was really a mime?” Mom laughed. “Well, I’m sure he didn’t paint his face and perform funny skits, but he did communicate his love for others through his actions. Jesus did that too by taking the punishment for our sins on the cross so we could be saved. His sacrifice showed that His words of love for us were true. Let’s let others know we care about them through both our words and our actions.” –Annette S. Bury How about you? How do you let others know you care about them? It’s good to tell people you care, but it’s not enough. In Jesus’s parable, the Good Samaritan showed how much he cared by going to great lengths to help the injured man. Now that’s loud love! That’s the kind of love Jesus showed us when He died for our sins. What can you do to turn up the volume and show others you care? Today's Key Verse Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. (NIV) 1 John 3:18 Today's Key Thought Actions speak loudly

The Mime 7b240e54-e135-432a-8012-071594dc64a5Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2025) Fr. Mike highlights Hezekiah&#39;s goodness as king of Judah, but also points out his failure to protect his people&#39;s future. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Hezekiah&#39;s goodness as king of Judah, but also points out his failure to protect his people&#39;s future. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2025)194284d1-6dd1-4470-8f4b-a0b6168e71c7Sat, 05 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: The Sacrificial Memorial (2025) We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that every element of Christ’s passion, the whole thing, is one, single sacrifice, and when we celebrate the Mass, we are participating in that same sacrifice. He also reiterates that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It “re-presents” the sacrifice of the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1362-1386. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that every element of Christ’s passion, the whole thing, is one, single sacrifice, and when we celebrate the Mass, we are participating in that same sacrifice. He also reiterates that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It “re-presents” the sacrifice of the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1362-1386. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 186: The Sacrificial Memorial (2025)bdd97faa-d75f-4955-b14e-b8e78f4e5249Sat, 05 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe MimeAfter Baker and his mom got off the Ferris wheel, they joined a group of people crowding around a man with a painted face acting out various skits. Baker laughed with the crowd as the man pretended to be learning to ride a bike. But he wondered why the man didn't say anything. "Mom, why doesn't he talk?" "Because he's a mime," Mom replied. "They never talk, but you can tell by their actions what they're doing."Next, the mime pretended to wash a window. He acted as though he bumped his head on the pretend ladder. Later, he appeared to be eating an ice cream cone--and shot the crowd a look of dismay when the ice cream fell off. The crowd laughed and applauded as he acted out one scenario after another. The show ended with the mime making a sad face and waving goodbye to the crowd.Baker turned to his mom. "Wow! He never said a thing, but I could figure out everything he was doing.""Actions say a lot," said Mom. "Do you remember the story in the Bible about the Good Samaritan?" "Sure," said Baker. "It's a story Jesus told about a man who needed help on the side of the road. Two people went by without helping him, and then a Samaritan came along and did all he could to help him.""Right," said Mom. "And if the two people who had passed by earlier had said they cared about that man, would you have believed them?" Baker shook his head. "Jesus told that story to show how we should love others," Mom continued. "Saying you care about someone isn't enough--you also need to show them you care through your actions."Baker's eyes widened. "So the Good Samaritan was really a mime?" Mom laughed. "Well, I'm sure he didn't paint his face and perform funny skits, but he did communicate his love for others through his actions. Jesus did that too by taking the punishment for our sins on the cross so we could be saved. His sacrifice showed that His words of love for us were true. Let's let others know we care about them through both our words and our actions."–Annette S. Bury

After Baker and his mom got off the Ferris wheel, they joined a group of people crowding around a man with a painted face acting out various skits. Baker laughed with the crowd as the man pretended to be learning to ride a bike. But he wondered why the man didn't say anything. "Mom, why doesn't he talk?" "Because he's a mime," Mom replied. "They never talk, but you can tell by their actions what they're doing."Next, the mime pretended to wash a window. He acted as though he bumped his head on the pretend ladder. Later, he appeared to be eating an ice cream cone--and shot the crowd a look of dismay when the ice cream fell off. The crowd laughed and applauded as he acted out one scenario after another. The show ended with the mime making a sad face and waving goodbye to the crowd.Baker turned to his mom. "Wow! He never said a thing, but I could figure out everything he was doing.""Actions say a lot," said Mom. "Do you remember the story in the Bible about the Good Samaritan?" "Sure," said Baker. "It's a story Jesus told about a man who needed help on the side of the road. Two people went by without helping him, and then a Samaritan came along and did all he could to help him.""Right," said Mom. "And if the two people who had passed by earlier had said they cared about that man, would you have believed them?" Baker shook his head. "Jesus told that story to show how we should love others," Mom continued. "Saying you care about someone isn't enough--you also need to show them you care through your actions."Baker's eyes widened. "So the Good Samaritan was really a mime?" Mom laughed. "Well, I'm sure he didn't paint his face and perform funny skits, but he did communicate his love for others through his actions. Jesus did that too by taking the punishment for our sins on the cross so we could be saved. His sacrifice showed that His words of love for us were true. Let's let others know we care about them through both our words and our actions."–Annette S. Bury

The Mimed0b20175-80b1-4498-9289-b3c7727208edSat, 05 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnanswered Prayers & Disappointment | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   This week we’re getting real about unanswered prayers and the weight of disappointment. We’re opening up about the times we felt like God was silent, what it looks like to trust Him anyway, and how He’s still working — even in the waiting.   Episode starts at around 9 mins.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   This week we’re getting real about unanswered prayers and the weight of disappointment. We’re opening up about the times we felt like God was silent, what it looks like to trust Him anyway, and how He’s still working — even in the waiting.   Episode starts at around 9 mins.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullUnanswered Prayers & Disappointment | Girls Gone Bibled9e53fd2-0a16-4cd7-944d-ecff9b7cb40aFri, 04 Jul 2025 19:57:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsreading 2 corinthians (continued)Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost continues in 2 Corinthians starting in chapter 4. Grab your bibles if you're able to and let's read God's Word together today :) "We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost continues in 2 Corinthians starting in chapter 4. Grab your bibles if you're able to and let's read God's Word together today :) "We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullreading 2 corinthians (continued)d9dc630f-217c-4b40-bb82-ed02fe9fd2b0Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +00002083https://216.73.216.191/allTagsreading 2 corinthians (continued)Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost continues in 2 Corinthians starting in chapter 4. Grab your bibles if you're able to and let's read God's Word together today :) "We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost continues in 2 Corinthians starting in chapter 4. Grab your bibles if you're able to and let's read God's Word together today :) "We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullreading 2 corinthians (continued)709b27fb-aaa3-403b-a5e7-9bcdcef5c5f5Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: The Truth Behind "Healthy" Food Labels - Dr. Chris Van TullekenIn this Moments episode, Dr. Chris Van Tulleken (the Junk Food Doctor) delves into the complexities of foods labelled as "healthy." He explores how certain food products, from diet sodas to breakfast cereals, might not be as beneficial as they're marketed to be, suggesting that the food industry's labelling tactics could influence consumer choices. Tune in to gain insight into how you can be more mindful of your food choices, starting today. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/Vlc73NVEHUb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/fZJ9EW0EHUb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Moments episode, Dr. Chris Van Tulleken (the Junk Food Doctor) delves into the complexities of foods labelled as "healthy." He explores how certain food products, from diet sodas to breakfast cereals, might not be as beneficial as they're marketed to be, suggesting that the food industry's labelling tactics could influence consumer choices. Tune in to gain insight into how you can be more mindful of your food choices, starting today. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/Vlc73NVEHUb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/fZJ9EW0EHUb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: The Truth Behind "Healthy" Food Labels - Dr. Chris Van Tullekenfab92844-25c0-4476-8912-1e69ec8956c1Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +00001123https://216.73.216.191/allTags Where's the Parade? Read: Isaiah 48:17-18; Ephesians 5:1-2; 1 John 2:3-6 "Mom, I see the parade! It’s coming!” Millie squealed with excitement and grabbed hold of her little brother’s hand. “James, get ready, because they’re going to throw candy right at us and we can put it in our bags, okay?” James nodded and grinned. Millie looked down the street and hopped up and down in anticipation. “Just be patient, honey,” Mom called from her lawn chair. “It will be here soon.” Millie craned her neck to see down the street. The parade was still far away, but she could make out flags, cars, floats, and even a fire truck. She could faintly hear a drum and knew the band was marching her way. Suddenly, she gave a little shriek of dismay. “It turned! They’re going down a different street. They’re not coming here!” “What?” Dad jumped up and looked down the street, and Millie noticed everyone else getting up and looking around in confusion. “Come on, Millie!” Dad scooped up James, and they ran to the next block just as the parade arrived. Millie forgot about all the confusion until they walked home afterward. “Mom, why didn’t the parade go by where we were sitting at first? Were we in the wrong place?” Mom laughed. “No, we were on the right street. I think the person at the front of the parade got a little confused and made a wrong turn. Good thing we caught up and didn’t miss anything, right?” “Right!” said Millie. “It was so much fun, and I got lots of candy!” “You know, wrong turns like that can happen in our lives,” Dad said. “The people in the parade all trusted that the person in front would go the right way, but they didn’t. We can go the wrong way too by following people—like leaders or friends at school—because what they’re doing seems right but isn’t.” Mom nodded. “There’s only one Person who can lead us the right way. Do you know who that is?” “Jesus!” Millie and James both shouted. “Right,” said Mom. “When we know Him as our Savior, He forgives our wrong turns in life and makes us able to love others the way He does. We need to follow Him as He leads us in His example of love.” –Robyn Mulder How about you? Who do you follow? Friends? Celebrities? Influencers? Looking to other people as examples of how to live will only lead you in the wrong direction, because they are sinners just like you. Only Jesus is perfect. He died and rose again to save you from sin and give you eternal life, and He will lead you in loving others the way He does. Follow His example and trust God to help you be more like Him each day. Today's Key Verse Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children. (NIV) Ephesians 5:1 Today's Key Thought Follow Jesus, not people

Read: Isaiah 48:17-18; Ephesians 5:1-2; 1 John 2:3-6 "Mom, I see the parade! It’s coming!” Millie squealed with excitement and grabbed hold of her little brother’s hand. “James, get ready, because they’re going to throw candy right at us and we can put it in our bags, okay?” James nodded and grinned. Millie looked down the street and hopped up and down in anticipation. “Just be patient, honey,” Mom called from her lawn chair. “It will be here soon.” Millie craned her neck to see down the street. The parade was still far away, but she could make out flags, cars, floats, and even a fire truck. She could faintly hear a drum and knew the band was marching her way. Suddenly, she gave a little shriek of dismay. “It turned! They’re going down a different street. They’re not coming here!” “What?” Dad jumped up and looked down the street, and Millie noticed everyone else getting up and looking around in confusion. “Come on, Millie!” Dad scooped up James, and they ran to the next block just as the parade arrived. Millie forgot about all the confusion until they walked home afterward. “Mom, why didn’t the parade go by where we were sitting at first? Were we in the wrong place?” Mom laughed. “No, we were on the right street. I think the person at the front of the parade got a little confused and made a wrong turn. Good thing we caught up and didn’t miss anything, right?” “Right!” said Millie. “It was so much fun, and I got lots of candy!” “You know, wrong turns like that can happen in our lives,” Dad said. “The people in the parade all trusted that the person in front would go the right way, but they didn’t. We can go the wrong way too by following people—like leaders or friends at school—because what they’re doing seems right but isn’t.” Mom nodded. “There’s only one Person who can lead us the right way. Do you know who that is?” “Jesus!” Millie and James both shouted. “Right,” said Mom. “When we know Him as our Savior, He forgives our wrong turns in life and makes us able to love others the way He does. We need to follow Him as He leads us in His example of love.” –Robyn Mulder How about you? Who do you follow? Friends? Celebrities? Influencers? Looking to other people as examples of how to live will only lead you in the wrong direction, because they are sinners just like you. Only Jesus is perfect. He died and rose again to save you from sin and give you eternal life, and He will lead you in loving others the way He does. Follow His example and trust God to help you be more like Him each day. Today's Key Verse Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children. (NIV) Ephesians 5:1 Today's Key Thought Follow Jesus, not people

Where's the Parade? 0e632e8b-5946-41e5-9878-608b9db17f8bFri, 04 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2025) Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2025)4721bdc2-3b7d-40ec-8d93-d6a3073c7148Fri, 04 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Thanksgiving, Memorial, Presence (2025) Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike takes us back to the Book of Genesis, the sacrifices of Cain and Abel, and the Book of Exodus, the story of Moses and Pharaoh. He emphasizes that the point of freedom in life is to be led to the freedom to worship God and that it matters to God that we freely choose to attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1356-1361. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike takes us back to the Book of Genesis, the sacrifices of Cain and Abel, and the Book of Exodus, the story of Moses and Pharaoh. He emphasizes that the point of freedom in life is to be led to the freedom to worship God and that it matters to God that we freely choose to attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1356-1361. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 185: Thanksgiving, Memorial, Presence (2025)48228a4b-597d-4635-bd10-e0bc9cd55b46Fri, 04 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhere’s the Parade?"Mom, I see the parade! It's coming!" Millie squealed with excitement and grabbed hold of her little brother's hand. "James, get ready, because they're going to throw candy right at us and we can put it in our bags, okay?"James nodded and grinned. Millie looked down the street and hopped up and down in anticipation."Just be patient, honey," Mom called from her lawn chair. "It will be here soon."Millie craned her neck to see down the street. The parade was still far away, but she could make out flags, cars, floats, and even a fire truck. She could faintly hear a drum and knew the band was marching her way.Suddenly, she gave a little shriek of dismay. "It turned! They're going down a different street. They're not coming here!""What?" Dad jumped up and looked down the street, and Millie noticed everyone else getting up and looking around in confusion. "Come on, Millie!" Dad scooped up James, and they ran to the next block just as the parade arrived. Millie forgot about all the confusion until they walked home afterward. "Mom, why didn't the parade go by where we were sitting at first? Were we in the wrong place?"Mom laughed. "No, we were on the right street. I think the person at the front of the parade got a little confused and made a wrong turn. Good thing we caught up and didn't miss anything, right?""Right!" said Millie. "It was so much fun, and I got lots of candy!""You know, wrong turns like that can happen in our lives," Dad said. "The people in the parade all trusted that the person in front would go the right way, but they didn't. We can go the wrong way too by following people--like leaders or friends at school--because what they're doing seems right but isn't." Mom nodded. "There's only one Person who can lead us the right way. Do you know who that is?""Jesus!" Millie and James both shouted."Right," said Mom. "When we know Him as our Savior, He forgives our wrong turns in life and makes us able to love others the way He does. We need to follow Him as He leads us in His example of love." –Robyn Mulder

"Mom, I see the parade! It's coming!" Millie squealed with excitement and grabbed hold of her little brother's hand. "James, get ready, because they're going to throw candy right at us and we can put it in our bags, okay?"James nodded and grinned. Millie looked down the street and hopped up and down in anticipation."Just be patient, honey," Mom called from her lawn chair. "It will be here soon."Millie craned her neck to see down the street. The parade was still far away, but she could make out flags, cars, floats, and even a fire truck. She could faintly hear a drum and knew the band was marching her way.Suddenly, she gave a little shriek of dismay. "It turned! They're going down a different street. They're not coming here!""What?" Dad jumped up and looked down the street, and Millie noticed everyone else getting up and looking around in confusion. "Come on, Millie!" Dad scooped up James, and they ran to the next block just as the parade arrived. Millie forgot about all the confusion until they walked home afterward. "Mom, why didn't the parade go by where we were sitting at first? Were we in the wrong place?"Mom laughed. "No, we were on the right street. I think the person at the front of the parade got a little confused and made a wrong turn. Good thing we caught up and didn't miss anything, right?""Right!" said Millie. "It was so much fun, and I got lots of candy!""You know, wrong turns like that can happen in our lives," Dad said. "The people in the parade all trusted that the person in front would go the right way, but they didn't. We can go the wrong way too by following people--like leaders or friends at school--because what they're doing seems right but isn't." Mom nodded. "There's only one Person who can lead us the right way. Do you know who that is?""Jesus!" Millie and James both shouted."Right," said Mom. "When we know Him as our Savior, He forgives our wrong turns in life and makes us able to love others the way He does. We need to follow Him as He leads us in His example of love." –Robyn Mulder

Where’s the Parade?34327a32-764d-4e5c-b563-2179edf45f56Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Is There No Marriage in Heaven? For some, this may be the saddest part about Heaven, but it shouldn&#39;t be! Fr. Mike dives into the deeper meaning behind this teaching and explains why it&#39;s actually good news. He reminds us that Heaven isn’t a loss of love, but the fulfillment of it. In Heaven, you won’t love your spouse less… you’ll love them more than ever before.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

For some, this may be the saddest part about Heaven, but it shouldn&#39;t be! Fr. Mike dives into the deeper meaning behind this teaching and explains why it&#39;s actually good news. He reminds us that Heaven isn’t a loss of love, but the fulfillment of it. In Heaven, you won’t love your spouse less… you’ll love them more than ever before.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Is There No Marriage in Heaven?c29049f3-f310-4ca8-825d-24a0ae7f1830Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#926 - Luke 7:11-35 – Questions AnsweredThis episode is part 17 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus raises a widow's son from the dead and responds to questions that John the Baptist has. "Are you the guy?" Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 17 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus raises a widow's son from the dead and responds to questions that John the Baptist has. "Are you the guy?" Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#926 - Luke 7:11-35 – Questions Answered3d9d3d52-1d33-4eeb-ba1a-de103e7c83a1Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000760https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo. 1 Reason Wives Pull AwayWhat happens when your wife begins to pull away, and you can't figure out why? What's more is that everything you do to help fix the situation seems to fall short. John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss the hidden physical, spiritual, and emotional forces that quietly fracture Catholic marriages. Drawing on Scripture, theology, and hard-won experience, they reveal how isolation, resentment, and the demons can slowly unravel trust and intimacy. Instead of ignoring the drift, they unpack five subtle dynamics that sabotage unity and show how to reclaim authentic headship rooted in sacrifice, courage, and clarity. If you’ve felt the distance and wondered how to bridge it, this conversation will equip you to lead with confidence and rediscover the peace, trust, and communion God intends for your marriage. QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS – 27 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 27 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when your wife begins to pull away, and you can't figure out why? What's more is that everything you do to help fix the situation seems to fall short. John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss the hidden physical, spiritual, and emotional forces that quietly fracture Catholic marriages. Drawing on Scripture, theology, and hard-won experience, they reveal how isolation, resentment, and the demons can slowly unravel trust and intimacy. Instead of ignoring the drift, they unpack five subtle dynamics that sabotage unity and show how to reclaim authentic headship rooted in sacrifice, courage, and clarity. If you’ve felt the distance and wondered how to bridge it, this conversation will equip you to lead with confidence and rediscover the peace, trust, and communion God intends for your marriage. QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS – 27 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 27 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNo. 1 Reason Wives Pull Awayfd086b72-5050-4731-9843-bb823ab2a671Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:05:00 +00003369https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorld Expert on Fatherhood & Love: The Truth About Monogamy, Breakups & The Science of Love! Dr. Anna Machin World Renowned Fatherhood Expert Dr Anna Machin reveals the #1 lie about monogamy, how cheating hijacks human brains, and the evolutionary truth behind love, trust, and fatherhood! Dr Anna Machin is an evolutionary anthropologist and relationship scientist known for her groundbreaking research on human connection, love, fatherhood, and attachment. She is also the author of books such as, 'Why We Love: The New Science Behind Our Closest Relationships'. She explains: How cheating activates your brain’s reward system like an addiction. Why modern men are in emotional crisis and how society is breaking them. The hormonal reason you fall for the wrong person again and again. How your DNA, oxytocin, and dopamine shape who you love and trust. 00:00 Intro 02:31 Why Love Is the Core of Being Human 07:29 The Forgotten Role of Fathers 09:26 Individualism and the Current State of Love 15:00 Women Find Their Right Partner by Smelling Them 20:37 Testosterone Is Linked to Success in Men 22:07 How to Increase Your Attractiveness (Backed by Science) 26:39 Never Say This on a Date 27:52 Are “Icks” Red Flags We Should Listen To? 30:14 We’ve Got Too Many Dating Options 34:01 Monogamy and Polyamory 40:23 Why People in Polyamorous Relationships Hide It 42:05 Are We All Pretending to Be Monogamous? 43:25 Why the First 1000 Days Are Critical for a Baby 49:10 Rough and Tumble: The Parenting Technique Everyone Should Teach 52:06 How Your Brain and Body Change When Becoming a Dad 54:41 Why Some Dads Don’t Instantly Bond With Their Kids 58:38 Mental Health Issues From Lacking a Father Figure Early On 1:02:16 Implications of an Absent Mother 1:11:24 Biological Fathers vs. Father Figures 1:12:57 Father Figures in Lesbian Couples 1:15:04 Are Parents Needed in the First Two Years? 1:21:27 The Optimal Scenario to Raise a Child 1:26:19 How Dads Can Bond With Their Newborns 1:30:02 Love Drugs 1:38:51 Understanding Attachment Styles 1:43:14 Is Modern Society Pushing Us Toward a Specific Attachment Style? 1:44:36 Doomscrolling on Dating Apps? This Is Your Attachment Style 1:47:43 How to Change Your Attachment Style 1:51:41 How ADHD May Impact Your Love Life 1:57:48 Do People With ADHD Cheat More Often? 2:01:59 How to Contain Your Impulses 2:03:18 Sex Life and Neurodivergence 2:04:04 Relationships as the Biggest Factor in Health and Longevity 2:10:20 What Happens to the Brain When It's in Love 2:14:23 When Did You Feel Like You’d Made It? Follow Dr Anna: Instagram - https://bit.ly/45ElU4p Website - https://bit.ly/3GcTT9S  You can purchase Dr Anna’s book, ‘Why We Love: The New Science Behind Our Closest Relationships’, here: https://bit.ly/3GjfOfo  Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp   Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Renowned Fatherhood Expert Dr Anna Machin reveals the #1 lie about monogamy, how cheating hijacks human brains, and the evolutionary truth behind love, trust, and fatherhood! Dr Anna Machin is an evolutionary anthropologist and relationship scientist known for her groundbreaking research on human connection, love, fatherhood, and attachment. She is also the author of books such as, 'Why We Love: The New Science Behind Our Closest Relationships'. She explains: How cheating activates your brain’s reward system like an addiction. Why modern men are in emotional crisis and how society is breaking them. The hormonal reason you fall for the wrong person again and again. How your DNA, oxytocin, and dopamine shape who you love and trust. 00:00 Intro 02:31 Why Love Is the Core of Being Human 07:29 The Forgotten Role of Fathers 09:26 Individualism and the Current State of Love 15:00 Women Find Their Right Partner by Smelling Them 20:37 Testosterone Is Linked to Success in Men 22:07 How to Increase Your Attractiveness (Backed by Science) 26:39 Never Say This on a Date 27:52 Are “Icks” Red Flags We Should Listen To? 30:14 We’ve Got Too Many Dating Options 34:01 Monogamy and Polyamory 40:23 Why People in Polyamorous Relationships Hide It 42:05 Are We All Pretending to Be Monogamous? 43:25 Why the First 1000 Days Are Critical for a Baby 49:10 Rough and Tumble: The Parenting Technique Everyone Should Teach 52:06 How Your Brain and Body Change When Becoming a Dad 54:41 Why Some Dads Don’t Instantly Bond With Their Kids 58:38 Mental Health Issues From Lacking a Father Figure Early On 1:02:16 Implications of an Absent Mother 1:11:24 Biological Fathers vs. Father Figures 1:12:57 Father Figures in Lesbian Couples 1:15:04 Are Parents Needed in the First Two Years? 1:21:27 The Optimal Scenario to Raise a Child 1:26:19 How Dads Can Bond With Their Newborns 1:30:02 Love Drugs 1:38:51 Understanding Attachment Styles 1:43:14 Is Modern Society Pushing Us Toward a Specific Attachment Style? 1:44:36 Doomscrolling on Dating Apps? This Is Your Attachment Style 1:47:43 How to Change Your Attachment Style 1:51:41 How ADHD May Impact Your Love Life 1:57:48 Do People With ADHD Cheat More Often? 2:01:59 How to Contain Your Impulses 2:03:18 Sex Life and Neurodivergence 2:04:04 Relationships as the Biggest Factor in Health and Longevity 2:10:20 What Happens to the Brain When It's in Love 2:14:23 When Did You Feel Like You’d Made It? Follow Dr Anna: Instagram - https://bit.ly/45ElU4p Website - https://bit.ly/3GcTT9S  You can purchase Dr Anna’s book, ‘Why We Love: The New Science Behind Our Closest Relationships’, here: https://bit.ly/3GjfOfo  Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp   Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWorld Expert on Fatherhood & Love: The Truth About Monogamy, Breakups & The Science of Love! Dr. Anna Machin 32acb391-8898-493c-9ad1-80bcf276461fThu, 03 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +00008480https://216.73.216.191/allTags Sparkling Clean Read: Romans 3:22-26; Titus 3:5-7 Rosita wiped sweat from her forehead, then got back to scrubbing the pot in the sink. She was working as hard as she could to clean the kitchen before Mom got home. They’d had a fight that morning, and Rosita was sorry for the things she’d said. She sighed and scrubbed harder. I want this kitchen sparkling clean when Mom gets home from work, she thought. That’ll make up for it. She glanced into the living room where her little brother was watching cartoons. “Hugo, bring your plate and cup here so I can wash them. And I just mopped the floor, so be careful!” But Hugo wasn’t careful. He ran in and slipped when his socks hit the wet floor. His plastic dishes went flying into the air as he went sprawling across the kitchen, milk and crumbs raining down on top of him. Rosita gasped. “Hugo!” Just then the door opened and Mom walked in. “Wow,” she said. “What a mess.” Rosita covered her face with her soapy hands and burst into tears. Mom and Hugo stared at her for a moment before Mom sent him upstairs to wash the milk out of his hair. “Rosita, what’s wrong?” Mom asked. “I—I’ve been working hard to clean the kitchen all afternoon. I wanted everything to be sparkling clean when you got here because I felt bad about what I said this morning. I wanted to make things right.” “Oh, honey.” Mom gave her a hug. “You don’t have to clean the kitchen to make things right with me. You’re my daughter—I love you, and I’ll always forgive you. But I know the feeling. In fact, I used to try to do the same thing with God. I thought I could make up for my wrongs by doing something right. But it wasn’t enough.” “Because the only way to make things right with God is through Jesus, right?” “You got it,” said Mom. “When we trust Him to save us, He forgives our sins and makes us sparkling clean.” Rosita nodded. “I’m sorry for what I said this morning, Mom. Will you forgive me?” “Of course.” Mom grabbed a mop from the closet. “And now I’m going to make this kitchen sparkling clean!” –Courtney Lasater How about you? Are you working hard to make things right with God? Are you trying to do good things so He’ll forgive you for the bad things you’ve done? No matter what you do, it won’t make up for your sin. Only Jesus can make you right with God. He died and rose again so you could be forgiven and have all your sins washed away. Confess your sin and trust in Him, and He will forgive you. (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (NKJV) 1 John 1:9 Today's Key Thought Only Jesus makes things right

Read: Romans 3:22-26; Titus 3:5-7 Rosita wiped sweat from her forehead, then got back to scrubbing the pot in the sink. She was working as hard as she could to clean the kitchen before Mom got home. They’d had a fight that morning, and Rosita was sorry for the things she’d said. She sighed and scrubbed harder. I want this kitchen sparkling clean when Mom gets home from work, she thought. That’ll make up for it. She glanced into the living room where her little brother was watching cartoons. “Hugo, bring your plate and cup here so I can wash them. And I just mopped the floor, so be careful!” But Hugo wasn’t careful. He ran in and slipped when his socks hit the wet floor. His plastic dishes went flying into the air as he went sprawling across the kitchen, milk and crumbs raining down on top of him. Rosita gasped. “Hugo!” Just then the door opened and Mom walked in. “Wow,” she said. “What a mess.” Rosita covered her face with her soapy hands and burst into tears. Mom and Hugo stared at her for a moment before Mom sent him upstairs to wash the milk out of his hair. “Rosita, what’s wrong?” Mom asked. “I—I’ve been working hard to clean the kitchen all afternoon. I wanted everything to be sparkling clean when you got here because I felt bad about what I said this morning. I wanted to make things right.” “Oh, honey.” Mom gave her a hug. “You don’t have to clean the kitchen to make things right with me. You’re my daughter—I love you, and I’ll always forgive you. But I know the feeling. In fact, I used to try to do the same thing with God. I thought I could make up for my wrongs by doing something right. But it wasn’t enough.” “Because the only way to make things right with God is through Jesus, right?” “You got it,” said Mom. “When we trust Him to save us, He forgives our sins and makes us sparkling clean.” Rosita nodded. “I’m sorry for what I said this morning, Mom. Will you forgive me?” “Of course.” Mom grabbed a mop from the closet. “And now I’m going to make this kitchen sparkling clean!” –Courtney Lasater How about you? Are you working hard to make things right with God? Are you trying to do good things so He’ll forgive you for the bad things you’ve done? No matter what you do, it won’t make up for your sin. Only Jesus can make you right with God. He died and rose again so you could be forgiven and have all your sins washed away. Confess your sin and trust in Him, and He will forgive you. (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (NKJV) 1 John 1:9 Today's Key Thought Only Jesus makes things right

Sparkling Clean 7ab49b86-dfc2-479e-ba4a-bd8b72bd98a6Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father, king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father, king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2025)6f7dc676-64dc-41eb-89f0-0be73b8167afThu, 03 Jul 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) &quot;Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)d47263d3-5746-4100-bc02-c7859b554356Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: The Movement of the Mass (2025) There is great depth to the movement of the celebration of the Mass. Fr. Mike highlights the role of Christ as the head and high priest and the role of the laity as the body of Christ at Mass. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the importance of the altar at Mass, reminding us that the heart of religion is worship, and the heart of worship is sacrifice. Lastly, Fr. Mike explains how God’s love requires a response from each of us, making it both inclusive and exclusive love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1348-1355. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There is great depth to the movement of the celebration of the Mass. Fr. Mike highlights the role of Christ as the head and high priest and the role of the laity as the body of Christ at Mass. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the importance of the altar at Mass, reminding us that the heart of religion is worship, and the heart of worship is sacrifice. Lastly, Fr. Mike explains how God’s love requires a response from each of us, making it both inclusive and exclusive love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1348-1355. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 184: The Movement of the Mass (2025)c55055f0-ddda-4e9b-90f7-a2299da8374bThu, 03 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSparkling CleanRosita wiped sweat from her forehead, then got back to scrubbing the pot in the sink. She was working as hard as she could to clean the kitchen before Mom got home. They'd had a fight that morning, and Rosita was sorry for the things she'd said. She sighed and scrubbed harder. I want this kitchen sparkling clean when Mom gets home from work, she thought. That'll make up for it.She glanced into the living room where her little brother was watching cartoons. "Hugo, bring your plate and cup here so I can wash them. And I just mopped the floor, so be careful!" But Hugo wasn't careful. He ran in and slipped when his socks hit the wet floor. His plastic dishes went flying into the air as he went sprawling across the kitchen, milk and crumbs raining down on top of him.Rosita gasped. "Hugo!" Just then the door opened and Mom walked in. "Wow," she said. "What a mess." Rosita covered her face with her soapy hands and burst into tears. Mom and Hugo stared at her for a moment before Mom sent him upstairs to wash the milk out of his hair. "Rosita, what's wrong?" Mom asked."I--I've been working hard to clean the kitchen all afternoon. I wanted everything to be sparkling clean when you got here because I felt bad about what I said this morning. I wanted to make things right.""Oh, honey." Mom gave her a hug. "You don't have to clean the kitchen to make things right with me. You're my daughter--I love you, and I'll always forgive you. But I know the feeling. In fact, I used to try to do the same thing with God. I thought I could make up for my wrongs by doing something right. But it wasn't enough.""Because the only way to make things right with God is through Jesus, right?" "You got it," said Mom. "When we trust Him to save us, He forgives our sins and makes us sparkling clean." Rosita nodded. "I'm sorry for what I said this morning, Mom. Will you forgive me?" "Of course." Mom grabbed a mop from the closet. "And now I'm going to make this kitchen sparkling clean!" –Courtney Lasater

Rosita wiped sweat from her forehead, then got back to scrubbing the pot in the sink. She was working as hard as she could to clean the kitchen before Mom got home. They'd had a fight that morning, and Rosita was sorry for the things she'd said. She sighed and scrubbed harder. I want this kitchen sparkling clean when Mom gets home from work, she thought. That'll make up for it.She glanced into the living room where her little brother was watching cartoons. "Hugo, bring your plate and cup here so I can wash them. And I just mopped the floor, so be careful!" But Hugo wasn't careful. He ran in and slipped when his socks hit the wet floor. His plastic dishes went flying into the air as he went sprawling across the kitchen, milk and crumbs raining down on top of him.Rosita gasped. "Hugo!" Just then the door opened and Mom walked in. "Wow," she said. "What a mess." Rosita covered her face with her soapy hands and burst into tears. Mom and Hugo stared at her for a moment before Mom sent him upstairs to wash the milk out of his hair. "Rosita, what's wrong?" Mom asked."I--I've been working hard to clean the kitchen all afternoon. I wanted everything to be sparkling clean when you got here because I felt bad about what I said this morning. I wanted to make things right.""Oh, honey." Mom gave her a hug. "You don't have to clean the kitchen to make things right with me. You're my daughter--I love you, and I'll always forgive you. But I know the feeling. In fact, I used to try to do the same thing with God. I thought I could make up for my wrongs by doing something right. But it wasn't enough.""Because the only way to make things right with God is through Jesus, right?" "You got it," said Mom. "When we trust Him to save us, He forgives our sins and makes us sparkling clean." Rosita nodded. "I'm sorry for what I said this morning, Mom. Will you forgive me?" "Of course." Mom grabbed a mop from the closet. "And now I'm going to make this kitchen sparkling clean!" –Courtney Lasater

Sparkling Cleane9a65ca9-5373-4e73-948e-aec78bf25255Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Martins Answers Questions On The End Times, Demonic Obsession and Spiritual WarfareFather Martins Answers Questions on spiritual warfare and eschatology.

Father Martins Answers Questions on spiritual warfare and eschatology.

fullFr. Martins Answers Questions On The End Times, Demonic Obsession and Spiritual Warfare55df3eb9-d2ea-4b02-bcf4-677aff66c2a2Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:22:07 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#378: More Than a Drink; Living Water John 4:1-16 &amp; John 7:37-39 At Jacob&rsquo;s well, Jesus surprises a Samaritan woman by asking for a drink and then offering her &ldquo;living water&rdquo;&mdash;not the cool well water she expected. Kids will hear the conversation they have as the woman is puzzled by Jesus&rsquo; words.&nbsp; She is also shocked that even though He knew her past, He spoke kindly and welcomed her.&nbsp; Enjoyed this story? Leave&nbsp; a review and share with friends who need a drink of living water! ------------------------------- 🎁 Join the team:Visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ and click Support &amp; Bonus Content&nbsp;You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan Your gift will help us reach our goal of 1,000 supporters. If even 10% of listeners joined, we could sustain and grow this ministry. Please, don&rsquo;t assume someone else will do it&mdash;we need you. Every gift, no matter the size, helps bring the Bible to life for children, nurturing their faith and shaping hearts. Thank you for being part of this mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 4:1-16 &amp; John 7:37-39 At Jacob&rsquo;s well, Jesus surprises a Samaritan woman by asking for a drink and then offering her &ldquo;living water&rdquo;&mdash;not the cool well water she expected. Kids will hear the conversation they have as the woman is puzzled by Jesus&rsquo; words.&nbsp; She is also shocked that even though He knew her past, He spoke kindly and welcomed her.&nbsp; Enjoyed this story? Leave&nbsp; a review and share with friends who need a drink of living water! ------------------------------- 🎁 Join the team:Visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ and click Support &amp; Bonus Content&nbsp;You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan Your gift will help us reach our goal of 1,000 supporters. If even 10% of listeners joined, we could sustain and grow this ministry. Please, don&rsquo;t assume someone else will do it&mdash;we need you. Every gift, no matter the size, helps bring the Bible to life for children, nurturing their faith and shaping hearts. Thank you for being part of this mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#378: More Than a Drink; Living Water 78f8abce-b7e5-44a9-a706-6cf1447c2e69Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000780https://216.73.216.191/allTags Doubting Waves Read: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; James 1:2-6 "I’m not sure I can catch this wave,” Caleb yelled to his uncle as the ocean waves roared. The wind was getting stronger, and it was hard to hear. Dark clouds rolled in from above, blocking the sunshine. Caleb gripped the edges of his surfboard. This surfing lesson wasn’t going well. He wanted to do what his uncle taught him and stand up on his board and ride the wave, but it seemed impossible. “Uncle Luke, I’ve slipped three times, and my arms are exhausted from paddling! I don’t think I’m strong enough.” Uncle Luke swam over to Caleb. “Let’s take a break, and then I’ll help you. I know it’s scary, but trust me—I’ve been surfing a long time and know what I’m doing. Can you do that?” Caleb nodded. They bobbed on their boards for a minute before Uncle Luke continued. “You know, Caleb, life is hard sometimes, just like surfing. When scary doubts build up, or the winds blow and it’s hard to hear God’s voice, we can share our fears with Jesus. He wants us to have faith in Him instead of ourselves. He is perfect, and we can always trust Him because He gave His life to save us and promises He will never leave us.” “Thanks for the reminder, Uncle Luke,” Caleb replied with a smile. “Sometimes life makes me feel even weaker and more exhausted than surfing does!” “We all feel that way sometimes,” Uncle Luke said. “But when we look to Jesus to help us through hard times in life, the Holy Spirit strengthens us. Just like when I push you into the waves, hold onto your surfboard and look up, not down. Okay, ready to paddle?” “Yeah!” Caleb replied. This time, he trusted his uncle’s advice and focused on that instead of his doubts. He paddled hard and slowly stood up in the air. He caught a wave! Caleb popped out of the water with a smile, “Hey, Uncle Luke! Thanks for reminding me that I don’t have to doubt. When I’m afraid, I can trust in Jesus.” –Grace Thomas How about you? Do you trust in God when life gets rough? Or does your heart constantly change like the waves of the sea? You may feel discouraged when faced with a challenging situation, and that’s okay. Remember, Jesus understands what you’re going through and promises to be with you wherever you go. You don’t have to be afraid or doubt in the rocky waves of life. Look to Jesus for the help and strength you need. Today's Key Verse But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. (NKJV) James 1:6 Today's Key Thought Have faith in Jesus

Read: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; James 1:2-6 "I’m not sure I can catch this wave,” Caleb yelled to his uncle as the ocean waves roared. The wind was getting stronger, and it was hard to hear. Dark clouds rolled in from above, blocking the sunshine. Caleb gripped the edges of his surfboard. This surfing lesson wasn’t going well. He wanted to do what his uncle taught him and stand up on his board and ride the wave, but it seemed impossible. “Uncle Luke, I’ve slipped three times, and my arms are exhausted from paddling! I don’t think I’m strong enough.” Uncle Luke swam over to Caleb. “Let’s take a break, and then I’ll help you. I know it’s scary, but trust me—I’ve been surfing a long time and know what I’m doing. Can you do that?” Caleb nodded. They bobbed on their boards for a minute before Uncle Luke continued. “You know, Caleb, life is hard sometimes, just like surfing. When scary doubts build up, or the winds blow and it’s hard to hear God’s voice, we can share our fears with Jesus. He wants us to have faith in Him instead of ourselves. He is perfect, and we can always trust Him because He gave His life to save us and promises He will never leave us.” “Thanks for the reminder, Uncle Luke,” Caleb replied with a smile. “Sometimes life makes me feel even weaker and more exhausted than surfing does!” “We all feel that way sometimes,” Uncle Luke said. “But when we look to Jesus to help us through hard times in life, the Holy Spirit strengthens us. Just like when I push you into the waves, hold onto your surfboard and look up, not down. Okay, ready to paddle?” “Yeah!” Caleb replied. This time, he trusted his uncle’s advice and focused on that instead of his doubts. He paddled hard and slowly stood up in the air. He caught a wave! Caleb popped out of the water with a smile, “Hey, Uncle Luke! Thanks for reminding me that I don’t have to doubt. When I’m afraid, I can trust in Jesus.” –Grace Thomas How about you? Do you trust in God when life gets rough? Or does your heart constantly change like the waves of the sea? You may feel discouraged when faced with a challenging situation, and that’s okay. Remember, Jesus understands what you’re going through and promises to be with you wherever you go. You don’t have to be afraid or doubt in the rocky waves of life. Look to Jesus for the help and strength you need. Today's Key Verse But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. (NKJV) James 1:6 Today's Key Thought Have faith in Jesus

Doubting Waves c4ef1657-a6d8-44e2-a626-d8c9cf3e8cd3Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2025) Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2025)cd412199-ac6e-41ba-a38b-bfed260a8b12Wed, 02 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: The Mass of All Ages (2025) Celebrating the sacrament of the Eucharist has been part of the Tradition of the Catholic Church for 2,000 years. Fr. Mike unpacks the citation from St. Justin Martyr&#39;s First Apology, which beautifully describes the structure of the Mass in AD 155 and captures how the Early Church had the same understanding of the Eucharist as we do today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1341-1347. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Celebrating the sacrament of the Eucharist has been part of the Tradition of the Catholic Church for 2,000 years. Fr. Mike unpacks the citation from St. Justin Martyr&#39;s First Apology, which beautifully describes the structure of the Mass in AD 155 and captures how the Early Church had the same understanding of the Eucharist as we do today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1341-1347. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 183: The Mass of All Ages (2025)911876ee-8202-408b-b9e9-e6bc6114f112Wed, 02 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoubting Waves"I'm not sure I can catch this wave," Caleb yelled to his uncle as the ocean waves roared. The wind was getting stronger, and it was hard to hear. Dark clouds rolled in from above, blocking the sunshine. Caleb gripped the edges of his surfboard. This surfing lesson wasn't going well. He wanted to do what his uncle taught him and stand up on his board and ride the wave, but it seemed impossible. "Uncle Luke, I've slipped three times, and my arms are exhausted from paddling! I don't think I'm strong enough."Uncle Luke swam over to Caleb. "Let's take a break, and then I'll help you. I know it's scary, but trust me--I've been surfing a long time and know what I'm doing. Can you do that?"Caleb nodded. They bobbed on their boards for a minute before Uncle Luke continued. "You know, Caleb, life is hard sometimes, just like surfing. When scary doubts build up, or the winds blow and it's hard to hear God's voice, we can share our fears with Jesus. He wants us to have faith in Him instead of ourselves. He is perfect, and we can always trust Him because He gave His life to save us and promises He will never leave us.""Thanks for the reminder, Uncle Luke," Caleb replied with a smile. "Sometimes life makes me feel even weaker and more exhausted than surfing does!""We all feel that way sometimes," Uncle Luke said. "But when we look to Jesus to help us through hard times in life, the Holy Spirit strengthens us. Just like when I push you into the waves, hold onto your surfboard and look up, not down. Okay, ready to paddle?" "Yeah!" Caleb replied. This time, he trusted his uncle's advice and focused on that instead of his doubts. He paddled hard and slowly stood up in the air. He caught a wave! Caleb popped out of the water with a smile, "Hey, Uncle Luke! Thanks for reminding me that I don't have to doubt. When I'm afraid, I can trust in Jesus." –Grace Thomas

"I'm not sure I can catch this wave," Caleb yelled to his uncle as the ocean waves roared. The wind was getting stronger, and it was hard to hear. Dark clouds rolled in from above, blocking the sunshine. Caleb gripped the edges of his surfboard. This surfing lesson wasn't going well. He wanted to do what his uncle taught him and stand up on his board and ride the wave, but it seemed impossible. "Uncle Luke, I've slipped three times, and my arms are exhausted from paddling! I don't think I'm strong enough."Uncle Luke swam over to Caleb. "Let's take a break, and then I'll help you. I know it's scary, but trust me--I've been surfing a long time and know what I'm doing. Can you do that?"Caleb nodded. They bobbed on their boards for a minute before Uncle Luke continued. "You know, Caleb, life is hard sometimes, just like surfing. When scary doubts build up, or the winds blow and it's hard to hear God's voice, we can share our fears with Jesus. He wants us to have faith in Him instead of ourselves. He is perfect, and we can always trust Him because He gave His life to save us and promises He will never leave us.""Thanks for the reminder, Uncle Luke," Caleb replied with a smile. "Sometimes life makes me feel even weaker and more exhausted than surfing does!""We all feel that way sometimes," Uncle Luke said. "But when we look to Jesus to help us through hard times in life, the Holy Spirit strengthens us. Just like when I push you into the waves, hold onto your surfboard and look up, not down. Okay, ready to paddle?" "Yeah!" Caleb replied. This time, he trusted his uncle's advice and focused on that instead of his doubts. He paddled hard and slowly stood up in the air. He caught a wave! Caleb popped out of the water with a smile, "Hey, Uncle Luke! Thanks for reminding me that I don't have to doubt. When I'm afraid, I can trust in Jesus." –Grace Thomas

Doubting Wavesa5cdf36c-eb7e-48fb-a8af-bf0fdc0bd515Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Do Something About It Read: Matthew 18:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Mom, I’m really worried about Charlotte,” Anna said as she sat down at the table. Charlotte and Anna were best friends and did everything together. “What’s going on?” Mom asked as she added ingredients into the mixer. “Well, she’s been having a lot of headaches lately. I’m worried there might be something seriously wrong with her. What if she has cancer or something?” Mom plopped a scoop of raw cookie dough onto a tray. “It sounds like you’ve been doing a lot of worrying about this.” “It’s all I can think about, Mom! I’m just so afraid something bad is going to happen to Charlotte. I can’t imagine life without her.” Mom brought the tray of cookie dough to the table and sat down. “Have you prayed about it?” she asked. “Um, well—no,” Anna said. Mom sighed. “Well, I’ve been pretty worried too lately. Tomorrow is your school bake sale, and I’m worried these cookies won’t get baked in time!” Anna glanced at the clock. “Mom, you have plenty of time. They don’t take that long to bake—just put them in the oven.” “I guess I could, but I’d rather just sit here and worry about it,” Mom said. Anna gave her mom a puzzled look. “Mom, you’re being silly!” Mom smiled. “You’re right, it’s silly to sit here and worry when there’s something I could do about the problem. But you’re doing the same thing. You’re not helping your friend at all by worrying about her. You can help by doing something about it and praying for her.” Anna knew her mom was right, and the two took a moment to pray for Charlotte. Then Anna helped bake the cookies and bag them up for the sale. The next day Anna came home smiling. “Mom, guess what! Charlotte’s mom took her to the doctor yesterday, and it turns out she’s been having headaches because she needs glasses—not because she’s dying from some disease.” Mom smiled. “So all that worrying for nothing?” Anna nodded. “You were right, Mom. I should have done something about it and prayed for her in the first place.” –Melissa Yeagle How about you? When you or someone you know has a problem, do you worry about it? Why not do something about it instead—pray! God is in control of everything, and He loves you so much He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you. You can bring all your worries and concerns to Him. He’ll always do what’s best and be with you through everything. Today's Key Verse Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. (NLT) Philippians 4:6 Today's Key Thought Pray about your worries

Read: Matthew 18:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Mom, I’m really worried about Charlotte,” Anna said as she sat down at the table. Charlotte and Anna were best friends and did everything together. “What’s going on?” Mom asked as she added ingredients into the mixer. “Well, she’s been having a lot of headaches lately. I’m worried there might be something seriously wrong with her. What if she has cancer or something?” Mom plopped a scoop of raw cookie dough onto a tray. “It sounds like you’ve been doing a lot of worrying about this.” “It’s all I can think about, Mom! I’m just so afraid something bad is going to happen to Charlotte. I can’t imagine life without her.” Mom brought the tray of cookie dough to the table and sat down. “Have you prayed about it?” she asked. “Um, well—no,” Anna said. Mom sighed. “Well, I’ve been pretty worried too lately. Tomorrow is your school bake sale, and I’m worried these cookies won’t get baked in time!” Anna glanced at the clock. “Mom, you have plenty of time. They don’t take that long to bake—just put them in the oven.” “I guess I could, but I’d rather just sit here and worry about it,” Mom said. Anna gave her mom a puzzled look. “Mom, you’re being silly!” Mom smiled. “You’re right, it’s silly to sit here and worry when there’s something I could do about the problem. But you’re doing the same thing. You’re not helping your friend at all by worrying about her. You can help by doing something about it and praying for her.” Anna knew her mom was right, and the two took a moment to pray for Charlotte. Then Anna helped bake the cookies and bag them up for the sale. The next day Anna came home smiling. “Mom, guess what! Charlotte’s mom took her to the doctor yesterday, and it turns out she’s been having headaches because she needs glasses—not because she’s dying from some disease.” Mom smiled. “So all that worrying for nothing?” Anna nodded. “You were right, Mom. I should have done something about it and prayed for her in the first place.” –Melissa Yeagle How about you? When you or someone you know has a problem, do you worry about it? Why not do something about it instead—pray! God is in control of everything, and He loves you so much He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you. You can bring all your worries and concerns to Him. He’ll always do what’s best and be with you through everything. Today's Key Verse Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. (NLT) Philippians 4:6 Today's Key Thought Pray about your worries

Do Something About It 6b7a1490-4450-41cf-b20a-44984cde0889Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Inescapable God (2025) Congratulations—you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about King Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgment and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations—you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about King Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgment and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 182: The Inescapable God (2025)6577e327-8fca-42b4-abfe-7c4609c82048Tue, 01 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Signs of Bread and Wine (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the various ways the Eucharist fulfills the sacrifices of bread and wine of the Old Covenant and explains why the Eucharist is central to God’s plan of salvation. We learn that the Eucharist is a pledge of God’s love for each one of us and a tangible reminder that Jesus is always with us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1333-1340. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike breaks down the various ways the Eucharist fulfills the sacrifices of bread and wine of the Old Covenant and explains why the Eucharist is central to God’s plan of salvation. We learn that the Eucharist is a pledge of God’s love for each one of us and a tangible reminder that Jesus is always with us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1333-1340. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 182: The Signs of Bread and Wine (2025)0c4e14ea-d7c2-4ebc-ad70-0a622bf15e86Tue, 01 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Inescapable God (2025) Congratulations—you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about King Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgment and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations—you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about King Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgment and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 182: The Inescapable God (2025)6c9f3816-92e4-4c94-9ebc-037b340bb076Tue, 01 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo Something About It "Mom, I'm really worried about Charlotte," Anna said as she sat down at the table. Charlotte and Anna were best friends and did everything together. "What's going on?" Mom asked as she added ingredients into the mixer. "Well, she's been having a lot of headaches lately. I'm worried there might be something seriously wrong with her. What if she has cancer or something?" Mom plopped a scoop of raw cookie dough onto a tray. "It sounds like you've been doing a lot of worrying about this.""It's all I can think about, Mom! I'm just so afraid something bad is going to happen to Charlotte. I can't imagine life without her." Mom brought the tray of cookie dough to the table and sat down. "Have you prayed about it?" she asked. "Um, well--no," Anna said. Mom sighed. "Well, I've been pretty worried too lately. Tomorrow is your school bake sale, and I'm worried these cookies won't get baked in time!"Anna glanced at the clock. "Mom, you have plenty of time. They don't take that long to bake--just put them in the oven.""I guess I could, but I'd rather just sit here and worry about it," Mom said. Anna gave her mom a puzzled look. "Mom, you're being silly!"Mom smiled. "You're right, it's silly to sit here and worry when there's something I could do about the problem. But you're doing the same thing. You're not helping your friend at all by worrying about her. You can help by doing something about it and praying for her."Anna knew her mom was right, and the two took a moment to pray for Charlotte. Then Anna helped bake the cookies and bag them up for the sale. The next day Anna came home smiling. "Mom, guess what! Charlotte's mom took her to the doctor yesterday, and it turns out she's been having headaches because she needs glasses--not because she's dying from some disease." Mom smiled. "So all that worrying for nothing?" Anna nodded. "You were right, Mom. I should have done something about it and prayed for her in the first place." –Melissa Yeagle

"Mom, I'm really worried about Charlotte," Anna said as she sat down at the table. Charlotte and Anna were best friends and did everything together. "What's going on?" Mom asked as she added ingredients into the mixer. "Well, she's been having a lot of headaches lately. I'm worried there might be something seriously wrong with her. What if she has cancer or something?" Mom plopped a scoop of raw cookie dough onto a tray. "It sounds like you've been doing a lot of worrying about this.""It's all I can think about, Mom! I'm just so afraid something bad is going to happen to Charlotte. I can't imagine life without her." Mom brought the tray of cookie dough to the table and sat down. "Have you prayed about it?" she asked. "Um, well--no," Anna said. Mom sighed. "Well, I've been pretty worried too lately. Tomorrow is your school bake sale, and I'm worried these cookies won't get baked in time!"Anna glanced at the clock. "Mom, you have plenty of time. They don't take that long to bake--just put them in the oven.""I guess I could, but I'd rather just sit here and worry about it," Mom said. Anna gave her mom a puzzled look. "Mom, you're being silly!"Mom smiled. "You're right, it's silly to sit here and worry when there's something I could do about the problem. But you're doing the same thing. You're not helping your friend at all by worrying about her. You can help by doing something about it and praying for her."Anna knew her mom was right, and the two took a moment to pray for Charlotte. Then Anna helped bake the cookies and bag them up for the sale. The next day Anna came home smiling. "Mom, guess what! Charlotte's mom took her to the doctor yesterday, and it turns out she's been having headaches because she needs glasses--not because she's dying from some disease." Mom smiled. "So all that worrying for nothing?" Anna nodded. "You were right, Mom. I should have done something about it and prayed for her in the first place." –Melissa Yeagle

Do Something About It b22548e0-189a-4727-b18a-3523d012d858Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags252 - Loneliness with Terry PoplavaTechnology is amazing; it lets us do everything from our jobs to ordering food without ever leaving our home. That's great, right? Well, actually, it turns out that some new data shows that loneliness and depression are at record levels, particularly among the younger generations, and most particularly in men. Our parishes were supposed to be a place where we gather to connect, support, and reach each other. Instead, too many people pull a Judas - receive the sacrament and run away. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as my guest Terry Poplava discuss this survey data and some practical ideas about what we all can do to help make a difference. We need human connection; the data is overwhelming. We need to reclaim our parishes not only as a place of one hour of worship, but also as a place of connection and community. To learn more about what Terry's organization is doing to help, check out his website at https://www.acstechnologies.com/acst-catholic/.  You can also download a free document with ways to make a parish more welcoming. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

Technology is amazing; it lets us do everything from our jobs to ordering food without ever leaving our home. That's great, right? Well, actually, it turns out that some new data shows that loneliness and depression are at record levels, particularly among the younger generations, and most particularly in men. Our parishes were supposed to be a place where we gather to connect, support, and reach each other. Instead, too many people pull a Judas - receive the sacrament and run away. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as my guest Terry Poplava discuss this survey data and some practical ideas about what we all can do to help make a difference. We need human connection; the data is overwhelming. We need to reclaim our parishes not only as a place of one hour of worship, but also as a place of connection and community. To learn more about what Terry's organization is doing to help, check out his website at https://www.acstechnologies.com/acst-catholic/.  You can also download a free document with ways to make a parish more welcoming. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full252 - Loneliness with Terry Poplava7c714f11-9f4c-471a-912a-194f0e79b8f8Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKevin O'Leary: This Daily Habit Is Keeping You Poor. Here's What You Should Do Every Time You Get Paid!Is this 1 money habit secretly keeping you poor? Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary reveals the brutal truth about wealth, business, and getting rich, and what you must change to build real financial freedom.  Kevin O’Leary is a Canadian entrepreneur and investor, also known as ‘Mr Wonderful’ on Shark Tank. He is the Founder of O’Leary Financial Group, Chairman of O’Shares Investments, and bestselling author of books such as, ‘Cold Hard Truth: On Family, Kids and Money’.  He explains:  How to 10X your income without working harder.  The biggest lie about investing and what actually works.  The harsh truth about becoming rich.  The 28-rule habit that is keeping you poor.   The wealth rule that took Kevin from $100 to $100,000. 00:00 Intro 02:27 The Ice Cream Store That Changed My Life 04:56 Can Anyone Be an Entrepreneur? 07:09 What I Learned from Working with Steve Jobs 09:23 The Secret Recipe for Success from Elon Musk and Steve Jobs 13:21 The Importance of Having Balance in Your Life and Work 17:08 8 Out of 10 Businesses Will Fail 20:05 The Importance of Listening in Business 22:12 What Are the Attributes of Successful Entrepreneurs? 27:38 How to Grow a Business Aura 29:43 Hiring Women into Executive Roles 33:05 Successful Entrepreneurs from Shark Tank 35:56 No One Outcome Defines What You Are 37:32 Steve Jobs Changed My Life 41:58 The Second Most Important Step to Success 43:36 The Different Types of Leadership 46:47 How to Find Great People for Your Business 47:49 People with Balanced Lives and Diverse Interests Tend to Be More Successful 49:14 Your Personal Relationship with Money 51:53 The Power of Investing Long Term 55:52 Don’t Outspend What You Earn 56:50 Small Financial Mistakes People Make 59:34 Why Do You Wear Two Watches? 59:59 Invest in Dividend Stocks 01:01:42 Are You Bullish on Crypto? 01:04:17 Why You Shouldn’t Buy a House 01:09:21 How Much Your Relationship Impacts Your Finances 01:13:52 The Shocking Link Between Money and Divorce 01:16:40 The 5 Love Languages of Money 01:19:56 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Your Finances 01:26:56 AI, Welfare and Wars 01:27:48 Is Apple Dying? 01:33:52 Was Steve Jobs Happy? 01:38:23 Are You Happy? 01:45:04 Turning Down Offers That Aren’t Authentic to You Follow Kevin: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4kdu3Ai  X - https://bit.ly/44kRa61  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4kfyGK5 You can purchase Kevin’s book, ‘Cold Hard Truth: On Family, Kids and Money’, here: https://bit.ly/4lryWqA  Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp   Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb    Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett   JustWorks - http://JustWorks.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this 1 money habit secretly keeping you poor? Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary reveals the brutal truth about wealth, business, and getting rich, and what you must change to build real financial freedom.  Kevin O’Leary is a Canadian entrepreneur and investor, also known as ‘Mr Wonderful’ on Shark Tank. He is the Founder of O’Leary Financial Group, Chairman of O’Shares Investments, and bestselling author of books such as, ‘Cold Hard Truth: On Family, Kids and Money’.  He explains:  How to 10X your income without working harder.  The biggest lie about investing and what actually works.  The harsh truth about becoming rich.  The 28-rule habit that is keeping you poor.   The wealth rule that took Kevin from $100 to $100,000. 00:00 Intro 02:27 The Ice Cream Store That Changed My Life 04:56 Can Anyone Be an Entrepreneur? 07:09 What I Learned from Working with Steve Jobs 09:23 The Secret Recipe for Success from Elon Musk and Steve Jobs 13:21 The Importance of Having Balance in Your Life and Work 17:08 8 Out of 10 Businesses Will Fail 20:05 The Importance of Listening in Business 22:12 What Are the Attributes of Successful Entrepreneurs? 27:38 How to Grow a Business Aura 29:43 Hiring Women into Executive Roles 33:05 Successful Entrepreneurs from Shark Tank 35:56 No One Outcome Defines What You Are 37:32 Steve Jobs Changed My Life 41:58 The Second Most Important Step to Success 43:36 The Different Types of Leadership 46:47 How to Find Great People for Your Business 47:49 People with Balanced Lives and Diverse Interests Tend to Be More Successful 49:14 Your Personal Relationship with Money 51:53 The Power of Investing Long Term 55:52 Don’t Outspend What You Earn 56:50 Small Financial Mistakes People Make 59:34 Why Do You Wear Two Watches? 59:59 Invest in Dividend Stocks 01:01:42 Are You Bullish on Crypto? 01:04:17 Why You Shouldn’t Buy a House 01:09:21 How Much Your Relationship Impacts Your Finances 01:13:52 The Shocking Link Between Money and Divorce 01:16:40 The 5 Love Languages of Money 01:19:56 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Your Finances 01:26:56 AI, Welfare and Wars 01:27:48 Is Apple Dying? 01:33:52 Was Steve Jobs Happy? 01:38:23 Are You Happy? 01:45:04 Turning Down Offers That Aren’t Authentic to You Follow Kevin: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4kdu3Ai  X - https://bit.ly/44kRa61  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4kfyGK5 You can purchase Kevin’s book, ‘Cold Hard Truth: On Family, Kids and Money’, here: https://bit.ly/4lryWqA  Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp   Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb    Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett   JustWorks - http://JustWorks.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullKevin O'Leary: This Daily Habit Is Keeping You Poor. Here's What You Should Do Every Time You Get Paid!5a1edbe2-8ad5-42f8-b9cd-efaac4de6e6dMon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +00006818https://216.73.216.191/allTags Hidden Fruit Read: Psalm 119:27, 159-160; 2 Timothy 3:14-17 The sun was just poking its head over the treetops when Savannah and her mother left for a walk in the woods near their new home. “I didn’t understand what Dad read in the Bible this morning,” Savannah said. “Why can’t we just skip the parts of the Bible that don’t seem to say anything important?” Mom was about to reply when Savannah spotted some interesting bushes along the path. “Look, Mom. Those are some kind of berry bushes, aren’t they?” Mom stopped and peered at the bushes. “I think they might be, but I don’t see any fruit on them.” Savannah reached out and lifted some of the leaves. “Here! Underneath the leaves.” “You’re right!” said Mom. “Those are wild blackberries! They’d taste great on our cereal—or just as a snack. How about running back to the house and getting a bucket so we can pick some?” Savannah eagerly ran home and returned with a pail, and she and Mom began to gather the ripe, luscious fruit. “I’m glad your sharp eyes noticed these,” said Mom. “I saw the green leaves, but I didn’t see what was hidden underneath them.” She dumped a handful of berries into the bucket. “Maybe that’s the answer to the question you asked a while ago.” “You mean about skipping parts of the Bible?” asked Savannah. Mom nodded. “When we read the Bible, we don’t always understand every important truth right away—just like I didn’t spot those berries. But when we take time to think about what a verse or passage says, it can help us see how it fits into God’s story of how He continues to love us even though we sin. Everything in the Bible points to God’s gift of Jesus, who became human and died and rose again to save us. Every passage can teach us something about Jesus and our need for Him. That’s why we read all the parts of the Bible.” “When we get back home, maybe I should read that Bible passage from this morning again,” said Savannah. “Why don’t we read it together?” suggested Mom. “We can eat fruit from this bucket while we look for spiritual fruit in the Bible!” –Judith K. Boogaart How about you? Are some parts of the Bible hard for you to understand? The Bible is full of poems, stories, and events that all reveal God’s faithful love. Each one is important, but some can be difficult to understand on our own. That’s why it’s important to study the Bible with other Christians and depend on God for help. When you come across something that’s confusing, ask God to give you understanding, and ask a trusted adult to help you too. Today's Key Verse: All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. (NLT) 2 Timothy 3:16 Today's Key Thought: Learn from all of the Bible

Read: Psalm 119:27, 159-160; 2 Timothy 3:14-17 The sun was just poking its head over the treetops when Savannah and her mother left for a walk in the woods near their new home. “I didn’t understand what Dad read in the Bible this morning,” Savannah said. “Why can’t we just skip the parts of the Bible that don’t seem to say anything important?” Mom was about to reply when Savannah spotted some interesting bushes along the path. “Look, Mom. Those are some kind of berry bushes, aren’t they?” Mom stopped and peered at the bushes. “I think they might be, but I don’t see any fruit on them.” Savannah reached out and lifted some of the leaves. “Here! Underneath the leaves.” “You’re right!” said Mom. “Those are wild blackberries! They’d taste great on our cereal—or just as a snack. How about running back to the house and getting a bucket so we can pick some?” Savannah eagerly ran home and returned with a pail, and she and Mom began to gather the ripe, luscious fruit. “I’m glad your sharp eyes noticed these,” said Mom. “I saw the green leaves, but I didn’t see what was hidden underneath them.” She dumped a handful of berries into the bucket. “Maybe that’s the answer to the question you asked a while ago.” “You mean about skipping parts of the Bible?” asked Savannah. Mom nodded. “When we read the Bible, we don’t always understand every important truth right away—just like I didn’t spot those berries. But when we take time to think about what a verse or passage says, it can help us see how it fits into God’s story of how He continues to love us even though we sin. Everything in the Bible points to God’s gift of Jesus, who became human and died and rose again to save us. Every passage can teach us something about Jesus and our need for Him. That’s why we read all the parts of the Bible.” “When we get back home, maybe I should read that Bible passage from this morning again,” said Savannah. “Why don’t we read it together?” suggested Mom. “We can eat fruit from this bucket while we look for spiritual fruit in the Bible!” –Judith K. Boogaart How about you? Are some parts of the Bible hard for you to understand? The Bible is full of poems, stories, and events that all reveal God’s faithful love. Each one is important, but some can be difficult to understand on our own. That’s why it’s important to study the Bible with other Christians and depend on God for help. When you come across something that’s confusing, ask God to give you understanding, and ask a trusted adult to help you too. Today's Key Verse: All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. (NLT) 2 Timothy 3:16 Today's Key Thought: Learn from all of the Bible

Hidden Fruit f8954f24-f88a-43a4-a3a8-76d35781e5b5Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2025) Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2025)24f33322-820e-4c25-a787-53d496eb5e46Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: The Sacrament of the Eucharist (2025) The sacrament of the Eucharist has many different names, and &quot;each name evokes certain aspects of it.&quot; Fr. Mike explains the meaning behind this sacrament&#39;s various titles, including; thanksgiving to God, the Lord&#39;s Supper, Breaking of Bread, the Holy Sacrifice, Holy Mass, and others. All the names of this sacrament ultimately remind us that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It is the Son&#39;s great sacrifice to the Father and Jesus Christ himself. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1328-1332. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The sacrament of the Eucharist has many different names, and &quot;each name evokes certain aspects of it.&quot; Fr. Mike explains the meaning behind this sacrament&#39;s various titles, including; thanksgiving to God, the Lord&#39;s Supper, Breaking of Bread, the Holy Sacrifice, Holy Mass, and others. All the names of this sacrament ultimately remind us that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It is the Son&#39;s great sacrifice to the Father and Jesus Christ himself. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1328-1332. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 181: The Sacrament of the Eucharist (2025)53569e9b-f54d-45ac-ab50-8d2b318721b3Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2025) Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2025)254fe19e-ee6f-49e5-9f1e-50ce72322f8eMon, 30 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHidden FruitThe sun was just poking its head over the treetops when Savannah and her mother left for a walk in the woods near their new home. "I didn't understand what Dad read in the Bible this morning," Savannah said. "Why can't we just skip the parts of the Bible that don't seem to say anything important?"Mom was about to reply when Savannah spotted some interesting bushes along the path. "Look, Mom. Those are some kind of berry bushes, aren't they?"Mom stopped and peered at the bushes. "I think they might be, but I don't see any fruit on them."Savannah reached out and lifted some of the leaves. "Here! Underneath the leaves.""You're right!" said Mom. "Those are wild blackberries! They'd taste great on our cereal--or just as a snack. How about running back to the house and getting a bucket so we can pick some?"Savannah eagerly ran home and returned with a pail, and she and Mom began to gather the ripe, luscious fruit. "I'm glad your sharp eyes noticed these," said Mom. "I saw the green leaves, but I didn't see what was hidden underneath them." She dumped a handful of berries into the bucket. "Maybe that's the answer to the question you asked a while ago.""You mean about skipping parts of the Bible?" asked Savannah. Mom nodded. "When we read the Bible, we don't always understand every important truth right away--just like I didn't spot those berries. But when we take time to think about what a verse or passage says, it can help us see how it fits into God's story of how He continues to love us even though we sin. Everything in the Bible points to God's gift of Jesus, who became human and died and rose again to save us. Every passage can teach us something about Jesus and our need for Him. That's why we read all the parts of the Bible.""When we get back home, maybe I should read that Bible passage from this morning again," said Savannah."Why don't we read it together?" suggested Mom. "We can eat fruit from this bucket while we look for spiritual fruit in the Bible!" –Judith K. Boogaart

The sun was just poking its head over the treetops when Savannah and her mother left for a walk in the woods near their new home. "I didn't understand what Dad read in the Bible this morning," Savannah said. "Why can't we just skip the parts of the Bible that don't seem to say anything important?"Mom was about to reply when Savannah spotted some interesting bushes along the path. "Look, Mom. Those are some kind of berry bushes, aren't they?"Mom stopped and peered at the bushes. "I think they might be, but I don't see any fruit on them."Savannah reached out and lifted some of the leaves. "Here! Underneath the leaves.""You're right!" said Mom. "Those are wild blackberries! They'd taste great on our cereal--or just as a snack. How about running back to the house and getting a bucket so we can pick some?"Savannah eagerly ran home and returned with a pail, and she and Mom began to gather the ripe, luscious fruit. "I'm glad your sharp eyes noticed these," said Mom. "I saw the green leaves, but I didn't see what was hidden underneath them." She dumped a handful of berries into the bucket. "Maybe that's the answer to the question you asked a while ago.""You mean about skipping parts of the Bible?" asked Savannah. Mom nodded. "When we read the Bible, we don't always understand every important truth right away--just like I didn't spot those berries. But when we take time to think about what a verse or passage says, it can help us see how it fits into God's story of how He continues to love us even though we sin. Everything in the Bible points to God's gift of Jesus, who became human and died and rose again to save us. Every passage can teach us something about Jesus and our need for Him. That's why we read all the parts of the Bible.""When we get back home, maybe I should read that Bible passage from this morning again," said Savannah."Why don't we read it together?" suggested Mom. "We can eat fruit from this bucket while we look for spiritual fruit in the Bible!" –Judith K. Boogaart

Hidden Fruit23e2f356-af92-407b-9723-3c0ac074c510Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Heavy Load Read: Matthew 11:28-30 Julian cheered in excitement at the tractor pulling contest. One of the contestants—a friend of Julian’s family—revved the engine as his tractor strained to pull the heavy load. It inched along, then gathered speed to the finish line. “He made it!” Julian shouted, and he clapped along with others in the crowd. “The next load he has to pull will be heavier,” Grandpa said. The driver revved the engine again, and it moved slowly forward. The load behind the groaning tractor was dragged at a snail’s pace to the finish line. Julian shot up from his seat and cheered. He grew anxious as he watched the workers add more weights to the next load. The driver powered up the engine, but nothing happened. Again the engine roared, but the load didn’t budge. The driver hunched over the wheel as if to coax the tractor into one last try before time was up. Julian felt like he was in the contest himself, and he yelled encouragement as the tractor began to inch forward. Slowly, slowly it went, until at last it reached the finish line. It had moved a heavier load than any other tractor. The crowd went wild. Over hot dogs and pop, Grandpa and Julian talked about the contest. “It made me think about the struggles we have in life,” said Grandpa. “Sometimes our loads are almost too heavy for us to pull.” Julian nodded, thinking about the hard time he had in reading class at school. He just couldn’t read as well as the other kids. After getting his last report card, Julian had gone to his room and cried. Grandpa smiled at him. “Way back when I was your age, I found out that Jesus wants to help us pull heavy loads—the hardships we face in life. So I ask Him to help me whenever I feel like things are just too much. The problems don’t always disappear, but they seem lighter when I remember that Jesus, who took the burden of my sin by dying on the cross, wants to help me with any struggles that are weighing me down.” Julian smiled back at Grandpa, knowing what he had to do. He would talk to Jesus about his struggle to read. He needed help with his heavy load. –Carolyn E. Yost How about you? Does something in your life seem too heavy to bear? Talk to Jesus about it. He wants to help you with your troubles. Maybe He’ll take the burden away—but maybe not. Perhaps He’ll simply comfort you and make your burden easier to bear as you trust Him with it. Whenever you feel overwhelmed, ask Him for help and trust that He’ll lighten your load. Today's Key Verse: Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (NLT) 1 Peter 5:7 Today's Key Thought: Jesus lightens loads

Read: Matthew 11:28-30 Julian cheered in excitement at the tractor pulling contest. One of the contestants—a friend of Julian’s family—revved the engine as his tractor strained to pull the heavy load. It inched along, then gathered speed to the finish line. “He made it!” Julian shouted, and he clapped along with others in the crowd. “The next load he has to pull will be heavier,” Grandpa said. The driver revved the engine again, and it moved slowly forward. The load behind the groaning tractor was dragged at a snail’s pace to the finish line. Julian shot up from his seat and cheered. He grew anxious as he watched the workers add more weights to the next load. The driver powered up the engine, but nothing happened. Again the engine roared, but the load didn’t budge. The driver hunched over the wheel as if to coax the tractor into one last try before time was up. Julian felt like he was in the contest himself, and he yelled encouragement as the tractor began to inch forward. Slowly, slowly it went, until at last it reached the finish line. It had moved a heavier load than any other tractor. The crowd went wild. Over hot dogs and pop, Grandpa and Julian talked about the contest. “It made me think about the struggles we have in life,” said Grandpa. “Sometimes our loads are almost too heavy for us to pull.” Julian nodded, thinking about the hard time he had in reading class at school. He just couldn’t read as well as the other kids. After getting his last report card, Julian had gone to his room and cried. Grandpa smiled at him. “Way back when I was your age, I found out that Jesus wants to help us pull heavy loads—the hardships we face in life. So I ask Him to help me whenever I feel like things are just too much. The problems don’t always disappear, but they seem lighter when I remember that Jesus, who took the burden of my sin by dying on the cross, wants to help me with any struggles that are weighing me down.” Julian smiled back at Grandpa, knowing what he had to do. He would talk to Jesus about his struggle to read. He needed help with his heavy load. –Carolyn E. Yost How about you? Does something in your life seem too heavy to bear? Talk to Jesus about it. He wants to help you with your troubles. Maybe He’ll take the burden away—but maybe not. Perhaps He’ll simply comfort you and make your burden easier to bear as you trust Him with it. Whenever you feel overwhelmed, ask Him for help and trust that He’ll lighten your load. Today's Key Verse: Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (NLT) 1 Peter 5:7 Today's Key Thought: Jesus lightens loads

Heavy Load c27772ea-14a3-4475-b222-1b12b7cad9c1Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:02:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: Giving Time to God (2025) As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 180: Giving Time to God (2025)dfd3cfc4-4ba9-4818-a001-972e15b2ced0Sun, 29 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: The Source and Summit (2025) The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” Today, we begin our journey into the mystery of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Eucharist is particularly unique in relation to the other sacraments because it unites us to the heavenly liturgy and draws us into communion with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1322-1327. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” Today, we begin our journey into the mystery of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Eucharist is particularly unique in relation to the other sacraments because it unites us to the heavenly liturgy and draws us into communion with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1322-1327. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 180: The Source and Summit (2025)a04273c5-5584-47a0-8a0d-bf157ab218a3Sun, 29 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: Giving Time to God (2025) As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 180: Giving Time to God (2025)2dc65ca5-4744-462d-9600-a38b91d1dfffSun, 29 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHeavy LoadJulian cheered in excitement at the tractor pulling contest. One of the contestants--a friend of Julian's family--revved the engine as his tractor strained to pull the heavy load. It inched along, then gathered speed to the finish line. "He made it!" Julian shouted, and he clapped along with others in the crowd."The next load he has to pull will be heavier," Grandpa said.The driver revved the engine again, and it moved slowly forward. The load behind the groaning tractor was dragged at a snail's pace to the finish line. Julian shot up from his seat and cheered.He grew anxious as he watched the workers add more weights to the next load. The driver powered up the engine, but nothing happened. Again the engine roared, but the load didn't budge. The driver hunched over the wheel as if to coax the tractor into one last try before time was up. Julian felt like he was in the contest himself, and he yelled encouragement as the tractor began to inch forward. Slowly, slowly it went, until at last it reached the finish line. It had moved a heavier load than any other tractor. The crowd went wild.Over hot dogs and pop, Grandpa and Julian talked about the contest. "It made me think about the struggles we have in life," said Grandpa. "Sometimes our loads are almost too heavy for us to pull."Julian nodded, thinking about the hard time he had in reading class at school. He just couldn't read as well as the other kids. After getting his last report card, Julian had gone to his room and cried.Grandpa smiled at him. "Way back when I was your age, I found out that Jesus wants to help us pull heavy loads--the hardships we face in life. So I ask Him to help me whenever I feel like things are just too much. The problems don't always disappear, but they seem lighter when I remember that Jesus, who took the burden of my sin by dying on the cross, wants to help me with any struggles that are weighing me down."Julian smiled back at Grandpa, knowing what he had to do. He would talk to Jesus about his struggle to read. He needed help with his heavy load. –Carolyn E. Yost

Julian cheered in excitement at the tractor pulling contest. One of the contestants--a friend of Julian's family--revved the engine as his tractor strained to pull the heavy load. It inched along, then gathered speed to the finish line. "He made it!" Julian shouted, and he clapped along with others in the crowd."The next load he has to pull will be heavier," Grandpa said.The driver revved the engine again, and it moved slowly forward. The load behind the groaning tractor was dragged at a snail's pace to the finish line. Julian shot up from his seat and cheered.He grew anxious as he watched the workers add more weights to the next load. The driver powered up the engine, but nothing happened. Again the engine roared, but the load didn't budge. The driver hunched over the wheel as if to coax the tractor into one last try before time was up. Julian felt like he was in the contest himself, and he yelled encouragement as the tractor began to inch forward. Slowly, slowly it went, until at last it reached the finish line. It had moved a heavier load than any other tractor. The crowd went wild.Over hot dogs and pop, Grandpa and Julian talked about the contest. "It made me think about the struggles we have in life," said Grandpa. "Sometimes our loads are almost too heavy for us to pull."Julian nodded, thinking about the hard time he had in reading class at school. He just couldn't read as well as the other kids. After getting his last report card, Julian had gone to his room and cried.Grandpa smiled at him. "Way back when I was your age, I found out that Jesus wants to help us pull heavy loads--the hardships we face in life. So I ask Him to help me whenever I feel like things are just too much. The problems don't always disappear, but they seem lighter when I remember that Jesus, who took the burden of my sin by dying on the cross, wants to help me with any struggles that are weighing me down."Julian smiled back at Grandpa, knowing what he had to do. He would talk to Jesus about his struggle to read. He needed help with his heavy load. –Carolyn E. Yost

Heavy Load11e3195e-fa18-424a-a4a3-59ea66bac2d7Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags6/29/25 Pillar and Foundation: Upon this Rock Homily from the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Jesus came to establish a Church. The Church is an essential part of God's Kingdom on earth. Jesus is the King. Peter (and his successors) are the stewards of the King. This role has the authority to teach, guide, and govern. Mass Readings from June 29, 2025: Acts 12:1-11 Psalm 34:2-92 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 Matthew 16:13-19

Homily from the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Jesus came to establish a Church. The Church is an essential part of God's Kingdom on earth. Jesus is the King. Peter (and his successors) are the stewards of the King. This role has the authority to teach, guide, and govern. Mass Readings from June 29, 2025: Acts 12:1-11 Psalm 34:2-92 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 Matthew 16:13-19

full6/29/25 Pillar and Foundation: Upon this Rock77d3e312-8e91-4802-bdcd-327b838bf842Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags It's a Bird, It's a Plane Read: Exodus 19:3-6; Isaiah 40:27-31 Annie leaned her forehead against the cool windowpane of the airport in Sicily. She sighed as she watched yet another large airplane taxi down the runway and fly off into the big blue sky. Her family had been detoured on the way back to the States from Africa where they were missionaries, and it felt like they had been stuck in the airport for weeks instead of days. “Vroom, vroom!” Her younger brother, Bryce, flew past her with his arms extended and accidentally bumped her elbow. “Knock it off, Bryce!” Annie said irritably. “Hey, what’s the problem?” Dad asked, coming over. Annie sighed again. “It feels like we’ve been at the airport forever and God has forgotten about us!” Dad nodded thoughtfully. “I know it feels that way right now, but God is working out just the right flight for us to get on.” He looked out the airport window as another plane took off. “Did you know the Bible talks about wings?” Bryce stopped making airplane noises and looked at Dad. “Like airplane wings?” Dad smiled. “These are a different type of wings. Do you remember the story in the Bible about the people of Israel getting ready to go into the land God had promised them? They had waited a very long time—longer than we’ve waited here! God reminded them of how He had taken care of them before, just like an eagle takes care of its young by carrying them on its wings. And God will always take care of us too. Jesus died and rose from the dead to make us God’s children, and He won’t ever forget about us. He promises to help us in every situation.” “Wow. I never thought of it like that before,” Annie said. “Me neither,” said Bryce. “Speaking of wings,” Dad said, “I think I’ll go make another phone call and see if we’ll be able to get on one of those airplanes today.” As he walked away, Bryce got a silly look on his face. “Hey, Annie, what do you think the eagle said to Dad when the phone rang?” Annie shrugged. “I don’t know. What?” “Wing, wing!” Bryce and Annie’s laughter echoed in the airport as they relaxed, knowing both their dad and their heavenly Father were taking care of them. –Kelly Hope How about you? Have you ever been stuck in a hard situation and wondered if God had forgotten about you? It may feel like that sometimes, but He promises to care for you and work things out for the best. The next time you hear the sound of an airplane or see a bird flying in the sky, remember that God sent His own Son to save you and promises to always take care of you. Today's Key Verse: You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. (NIV) Exodus 19:4 Today's Key Thought: God takes care of you

Read: Exodus 19:3-6; Isaiah 40:27-31 Annie leaned her forehead against the cool windowpane of the airport in Sicily. She sighed as she watched yet another large airplane taxi down the runway and fly off into the big blue sky. Her family had been detoured on the way back to the States from Africa where they were missionaries, and it felt like they had been stuck in the airport for weeks instead of days. “Vroom, vroom!” Her younger brother, Bryce, flew past her with his arms extended and accidentally bumped her elbow. “Knock it off, Bryce!” Annie said irritably. “Hey, what’s the problem?” Dad asked, coming over. Annie sighed again. “It feels like we’ve been at the airport forever and God has forgotten about us!” Dad nodded thoughtfully. “I know it feels that way right now, but God is working out just the right flight for us to get on.” He looked out the airport window as another plane took off. “Did you know the Bible talks about wings?” Bryce stopped making airplane noises and looked at Dad. “Like airplane wings?” Dad smiled. “These are a different type of wings. Do you remember the story in the Bible about the people of Israel getting ready to go into the land God had promised them? They had waited a very long time—longer than we’ve waited here! God reminded them of how He had taken care of them before, just like an eagle takes care of its young by carrying them on its wings. And God will always take care of us too. Jesus died and rose from the dead to make us God’s children, and He won’t ever forget about us. He promises to help us in every situation.” “Wow. I never thought of it like that before,” Annie said. “Me neither,” said Bryce. “Speaking of wings,” Dad said, “I think I’ll go make another phone call and see if we’ll be able to get on one of those airplanes today.” As he walked away, Bryce got a silly look on his face. “Hey, Annie, what do you think the eagle said to Dad when the phone rang?” Annie shrugged. “I don’t know. What?” “Wing, wing!” Bryce and Annie’s laughter echoed in the airport as they relaxed, knowing both their dad and their heavenly Father were taking care of them. –Kelly Hope How about you? Have you ever been stuck in a hard situation and wondered if God had forgotten about you? It may feel like that sometimes, but He promises to care for you and work things out for the best. The next time you hear the sound of an airplane or see a bird flying in the sky, remember that God sent His own Son to save you and promises to always take care of you. Today's Key Verse: You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. (NIV) Exodus 19:4 Today's Key Thought: God takes care of you

It's a Bird, It's a Plane f5a34a32-ad52-4272-aa1f-f018eb417758Sat, 28 Jun 2025 04:02:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2025) Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2025)56660530-8dda-4233-bfe0-b6c4e59bfb1dSat, 28 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Summary of Confirmation (2025_ Together, with Fr. Mike, we have arrived at the conclusion and nugget day for the section on the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike reiterates the idea that, “What God has done in me cannot stop with me.” We receive God’s gifts at Confirmation, and it is now up to us to use these gifts. He also emphasizes the importance of having the desire for the sacrament of Confirmation when the sacrament is received. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1315-1321. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we have arrived at the conclusion and nugget day for the section on the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike reiterates the idea that, “What God has done in me cannot stop with me.” We receive God’s gifts at Confirmation, and it is now up to us to use these gifts. He also emphasizes the importance of having the desire for the sacrament of Confirmation when the sacrament is received. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1315-1321. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 179: Summary of Confirmation (2025_d33da30a-a60d-4ffd-b39f-a1fc810993fbSat, 28 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2025) Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2025)7bfbbc44-a68e-4f8c-9789-0fd69e7b2502Sat, 28 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIt’s a Bird, It’s a Plane!Annie leaned her forehead against the cool windowpane of the airport in Sicily. She sighed as she watched yet another large airplane taxi down the runway and fly off into the big blue sky. Her family had been detoured on the way back to the States from Africa where they were missionaries, and it felt like they had been stuck in the airport for weeks instead of days."Vroom, vroom!" Her younger brother, Bryce, flew past her with his arms extended and accidentally bumped her elbow."Knock it off, Bryce!" Annie said irritably."Hey, what's the problem?" Dad asked, coming over.Annie sighed again. "It feels like we've been at the airport forever and God has forgotten about us!"Dad nodded thoughtfully. "I know it feels that way right now, but God is working out just the right flight for us to get on." He looked out the airport window as another plane took off. "Did you know the Bible talks about wings?"Bryce stopped making airplane noises and looked at Dad. "Like airplane wings?"Dad smiled. "These are a different type of wings. Do you remember the story in the Bible about the people of Israel getting ready to go into the land God had promised them? They had waited a very long time--longer than we've waited here! God reminded them of how He had taken care of them before, just like an eagle takes care of its young by carrying them on its wings. And God will always take care of us too. Jesus died and rose from the dead to make us God's children, and He won't ever forget about us. He promises to help us in every situation.""Wow. I never thought of it like that before," Annie said."Me neither," said Bryce."Speaking of wings," Dad said, "I think I'll go make another phone call and see if we'll be able to get on one of those airplanes today."As he walked away, Bryce got a silly look on his face. "Hey, Annie, what do you think the eagle said to Dad when the phone rang?"Annie shrugged. "I don't know. What?""Wing, wing!"Bryce and Annie's laughter echoed in the airport as they relaxed, knowing both their dad and their heavenly Father were taking care of them. –Kelly Hope

Annie leaned her forehead against the cool windowpane of the airport in Sicily. She sighed as she watched yet another large airplane taxi down the runway and fly off into the big blue sky. Her family had been detoured on the way back to the States from Africa where they were missionaries, and it felt like they had been stuck in the airport for weeks instead of days."Vroom, vroom!" Her younger brother, Bryce, flew past her with his arms extended and accidentally bumped her elbow."Knock it off, Bryce!" Annie said irritably."Hey, what's the problem?" Dad asked, coming over.Annie sighed again. "It feels like we've been at the airport forever and God has forgotten about us!"Dad nodded thoughtfully. "I know it feels that way right now, but God is working out just the right flight for us to get on." He looked out the airport window as another plane took off. "Did you know the Bible talks about wings?"Bryce stopped making airplane noises and looked at Dad. "Like airplane wings?"Dad smiled. "These are a different type of wings. Do you remember the story in the Bible about the people of Israel getting ready to go into the land God had promised them? They had waited a very long time--longer than we've waited here! God reminded them of how He had taken care of them before, just like an eagle takes care of its young by carrying them on its wings. And God will always take care of us too. Jesus died and rose from the dead to make us God's children, and He won't ever forget about us. He promises to help us in every situation.""Wow. I never thought of it like that before," Annie said."Me neither," said Bryce."Speaking of wings," Dad said, "I think I'll go make another phone call and see if we'll be able to get on one of those airplanes today."As he walked away, Bryce got a silly look on his face. "Hey, Annie, what do you think the eagle said to Dad when the phone rang?"Annie shrugged. "I don't know. What?""Wing, wing!"Bryce and Annie's laughter echoed in the airport as they relaxed, knowing both their dad and their heavenly Father were taking care of them. –Kelly Hope

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane!b18c224f-8c7a-476f-b7d0-a0cf20117aadSat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsObedience That Breaks Walls | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   This week we’re diving into what it really means to obey God — even when it doesn’t make sense. We’re reading from the book of Joshua and talking about the power of worship as warfare. We talk about what it means to fight differently — with faith, praise, and full trust in God.   Episode starts at around 11 mins.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   Hillsdale College Enroll at Hillsdale College today for FREE Hillsdale.edu/GGB   Good Ranchers Good ranchers special offer for this month: Free ground beef, bacon, chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code GGB. https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   This week we’re diving into what it really means to obey God — even when it doesn’t make sense. We’re reading from the book of Joshua and talking about the power of worship as warfare. We talk about what it means to fight differently — with faith, praise, and full trust in God.   Episode starts at around 11 mins.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   Hillsdale College Enroll at Hillsdale College today for FREE Hillsdale.edu/GGB   Good Ranchers Good ranchers special offer for this month: Free ground beef, bacon, chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code GGB. https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullObedience That Breaks Walls | Girls Gone Biblebcca3a3a-c5e2-4f40-b949-91d249509108Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:53:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsif reading the bible is hard for you, watch thisHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost feels the word of God on her heart. Together we read chapters 1through 3 in 2 Corinthians. This book is written by the Apostle Paul and it provides hope and comfort for us today. We will continue in chapter 4 in next week's episode! "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost feels the word of God on her heart. Together we read chapters 1through 3 in 2 Corinthians. This book is written by the Apostle Paul and it provides hope and comfort for us today. We will continue in chapter 4 in next week's episode! "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullif reading the bible is hard for you, watch this97c4eaf7-6e78-4fca-87ff-8ba909921b6eFri, 27 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +00002360https://216.73.216.191/allTagsif reading the bible is hard for you, watch thisHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost feels the word of God on her heart. Together we read chapters 1through 3 in 2 Corinthians. This book is written by the Apostle Paul and it provides hope and comfort for us today. We will continue in chapter 4 in next week's episode! "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost feels the word of God on her heart. Together we read chapters 1through 3 in 2 Corinthians. This book is written by the Apostle Paul and it provides hope and comfort for us today. We will continue in chapter 4 in next week's episode! "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullif reading the bible is hard for you, watch thisc4f4985f-c450-4f79-9e0b-ee2191084c83Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Wim Hof's Simple Breathing Technique For Focus, Tranquility and ResilienceIn today's Moments episode, Wim Hof reveals the breathwork exercise that helped him reprogram his mind, boost immunity, and help others around the world to do the same. He breaks down the science behind the breath, coaches us through a short practice, and explains how you can access deeper healing - starting today. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/Inhudts2vUb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/lvgrUqw2vUb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Wim Hof - https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Moments episode, Wim Hof reveals the breathwork exercise that helped him reprogram his mind, boost immunity, and help others around the world to do the same. He breaks down the science behind the breath, coaches us through a short practice, and explains how you can access deeper healing - starting today. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/Inhudts2vUb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/lvgrUqw2vUb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Wim Hof - https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Wim Hof's Simple Breathing Technique For Focus, Tranquility and Resilience292a92cf-460f-4c94-b26c-4c41beaad202Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +00001443https://216.73.216.191/allTags Do You Belong? Read: Isaiah 43:1-4 Max opened his car window and smelled pine trees. Mom and Dad sang their old camp song about a cowboy and his one-eyed horse. Max usually sang along. But today the lyrics caught in his throat. Mom and Dad’s stories of camp made Max feel like he knew the place even though he’d never been there. He couldn’t wait to come to Bible camp. But now as camp came into view, he wasn’t so sure. “It’s too bad the other boys from church couldn’t come with you,” Mom said. Dad parked the car and patted Max on the shoulder. “You’re going to love it here!” Max felt funny inside as he watched Mom and Dad drive away. Max met his counselor, who showed him around his cabin. “Okay, Mike, here’s your bunk.” He doesn’t even know my name, Max thought. Nobody here does. I don’t belong here. The counselor shouted, “Campers! Time to meet out by the lake. Bring your Bibles. Move out!” In the noisy crowd, everyone seemed to be with friends. No one spoke to Max. At the beach, the camp director blew a whistle and shouted, “Bibles up! First one who turns to Isaiah 43:1, whistle the cowboy song!” A moment later Max and most of the other boys started whistling. The director pointed to Max. “Read the last part of verse one.” Max read, “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.” The director nodded at Max and said, “Even though I don’t know this camper’s name, God does. And God knows each of your names. He knows all about you because He made you. He sent His Son, Jesus, to save you. This is the theme verse for camp this week, so we’re going to memorize it and talk about it every day. It shows that God loves you and wants you to belong to Him.” Max prayed silently, “God, I know I belong to You—thank you for saving me and always being with me. Please help me feel like I belong here too.” On the way back to the cabin, a boy walked up to Max. “You must be new here,” he said. “I’m Oliver.” Max smiled and said, “My name is Max.” –Laura Roesler How about you? Do you ever feel like an outsider and that people around you don’t really know you? No one knows you better than God. He made you and wants to have a relationship with you because He loves you. Whenever you feel like you don’t belong, remember that God wants you to belong to Him. (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Trust Him to be with you when you feel alone and afraid. Today's Key Verse: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are mine. (CSB) Isaiah 43:1 Today's Key Thought: God knows you and wants you

Read: Isaiah 43:1-4 Max opened his car window and smelled pine trees. Mom and Dad sang their old camp song about a cowboy and his one-eyed horse. Max usually sang along. But today the lyrics caught in his throat. Mom and Dad’s stories of camp made Max feel like he knew the place even though he’d never been there. He couldn’t wait to come to Bible camp. But now as camp came into view, he wasn’t so sure. “It’s too bad the other boys from church couldn’t come with you,” Mom said. Dad parked the car and patted Max on the shoulder. “You’re going to love it here!” Max felt funny inside as he watched Mom and Dad drive away. Max met his counselor, who showed him around his cabin. “Okay, Mike, here’s your bunk.” He doesn’t even know my name, Max thought. Nobody here does. I don’t belong here. The counselor shouted, “Campers! Time to meet out by the lake. Bring your Bibles. Move out!” In the noisy crowd, everyone seemed to be with friends. No one spoke to Max. At the beach, the camp director blew a whistle and shouted, “Bibles up! First one who turns to Isaiah 43:1, whistle the cowboy song!” A moment later Max and most of the other boys started whistling. The director pointed to Max. “Read the last part of verse one.” Max read, “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.” The director nodded at Max and said, “Even though I don’t know this camper’s name, God does. And God knows each of your names. He knows all about you because He made you. He sent His Son, Jesus, to save you. This is the theme verse for camp this week, so we’re going to memorize it and talk about it every day. It shows that God loves you and wants you to belong to Him.” Max prayed silently, “God, I know I belong to You—thank you for saving me and always being with me. Please help me feel like I belong here too.” On the way back to the cabin, a boy walked up to Max. “You must be new here,” he said. “I’m Oliver.” Max smiled and said, “My name is Max.” –Laura Roesler How about you? Do you ever feel like an outsider and that people around you don’t really know you? No one knows you better than God. He made you and wants to have a relationship with you because He loves you. Whenever you feel like you don’t belong, remember that God wants you to belong to Him. (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Trust Him to be with you when you feel alone and afraid. Today's Key Verse: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are mine. (CSB) Isaiah 43:1 Today's Key Thought: God knows you and wants you

Do You Belong? bf3e895c-2491-4ca8-93b8-2fd27bf6b90eFri, 27 Jun 2025 04:02:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Called Back (2025) Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 178: Called Back (2025)22a47e2a-86d1-4313-ba89-d9bbb00358ceFri, 27 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Who Receives Confirmation (2025) We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically both who should receive Confirmation and who can act as the minister of the sacrament. Fr. Mike reiterates that every baptized person, not yet confirmed, should receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Without Confirmation, Christian initiation remains incomplete. He also emphasizes the importance of choosing someone who can help you grow in the Faith as a sponsor. Fr. Mike concludes with an examination of who the minister of Confirmation is, and how its minister ties us to the apostolic succession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1306-1314. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically both who should receive Confirmation and who can act as the minister of the sacrament. Fr. Mike reiterates that every baptized person, not yet confirmed, should receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Without Confirmation, Christian initiation remains incomplete. He also emphasizes the importance of choosing someone who can help you grow in the Faith as a sponsor. Fr. Mike concludes with an examination of who the minister of Confirmation is, and how its minister ties us to the apostolic succession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1306-1314. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 178: Who Receives Confirmation (2025)eda80a57-d255-4a8c-9bbd-35a64d6b38f6Fri, 27 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Called Back (2025) Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 178: Called Back (2025)a9905200-fd7b-4fc0-8678-e69eb08c06c3Fri, 27 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo You Belong?Max opened his car window and smelled pine trees. Mom and Dad sang their old camp song about a cowboy and his one-eyed horse. Max usually sang along. But today the lyrics caught in his throat.Mom and Dad's stories of camp made Max feel like he knew the place even though he'd never been there. He couldn't wait to come to Bible camp. But now as camp came into view, he wasn't so sure. "It's too bad the other boys from church couldn't come with you," Mom said.Dad parked the car and patted Max on the shoulder. "You're going to love it here!" Max felt funny inside as he watched Mom and Dad drive away.Max met his counselor, who showed him around his cabin. "Okay, Mike, here's your bunk." He doesn't even know my name, Max thought. Nobody here does. I don't belong here.The counselor shouted, "Campers! Time to meet out by the lake. Bring your Bibles. Move out!"In the noisy crowd, everyone seemed to be with friends. No one spoke to Max. At the beach, the camp director blew a whistle and shouted, "Bibles up! First one who turns to Isaiah 43:1, whistle the cowboy song!" A moment later Max and most of the other boys started whistling. The director pointed to Max. "Read the last part of verse one." Max read, "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine." The director nodded at Max and said, "Even though I don't know this camper's name, God does. And God knows each of your names. He knows all about you because He made you. He sent His Son, Jesus, to save you. This is the theme verse for camp this week, so we're going to memorize it and talk about it every day. It shows that God loves you and wants you to belong to Him."Max prayed silently, "God, I know I belong to You--thank you for saving me and always being with me. Please help me feel like I belong here too."On the way back to the cabin, a boy walked up to Max. "You must be new here," he said. "I'm Oliver." Max smiled and said, "My name is Max." –Laura Roesler

Max opened his car window and smelled pine trees. Mom and Dad sang their old camp song about a cowboy and his one-eyed horse. Max usually sang along. But today the lyrics caught in his throat.Mom and Dad's stories of camp made Max feel like he knew the place even though he'd never been there. He couldn't wait to come to Bible camp. But now as camp came into view, he wasn't so sure. "It's too bad the other boys from church couldn't come with you," Mom said.Dad parked the car and patted Max on the shoulder. "You're going to love it here!" Max felt funny inside as he watched Mom and Dad drive away.Max met his counselor, who showed him around his cabin. "Okay, Mike, here's your bunk." He doesn't even know my name, Max thought. Nobody here does. I don't belong here.The counselor shouted, "Campers! Time to meet out by the lake. Bring your Bibles. Move out!"In the noisy crowd, everyone seemed to be with friends. No one spoke to Max. At the beach, the camp director blew a whistle and shouted, "Bibles up! First one who turns to Isaiah 43:1, whistle the cowboy song!" A moment later Max and most of the other boys started whistling. The director pointed to Max. "Read the last part of verse one." Max read, "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine." The director nodded at Max and said, "Even though I don't know this camper's name, God does. And God knows each of your names. He knows all about you because He made you. He sent His Son, Jesus, to save you. This is the theme verse for camp this week, so we're going to memorize it and talk about it every day. It shows that God loves you and wants you to belong to Him."Max prayed silently, "God, I know I belong to You--thank you for saving me and always being with me. Please help me feel like I belong here too."On the way back to the cabin, a boy walked up to Max. "You must be new here," he said. "I'm Oliver." Max smiled and said, "My name is Max." –Laura Roesler

Do You Belong?e7656327-b918-40f5-90f8-c99101f5f325Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#925 Sermon - Trinity SundayThis episode is a sermon that I preached at my home church, Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino California. It was preached on Trinity Sunday and Father's Day. The topic is the Trinity. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is a sermon that I preached at my home church, Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino California. It was preached on Trinity Sunday and Father's Day. The topic is the Trinity. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#925 Sermon - Trinity Sundayf29729e0-056c-49ed-8f00-7fb05448e397Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000928https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSaints Are Made Around the Dinner TableWhat if the most important spiritual formation in your child’s life isn’t happening at church—but at your dinner table? Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss how family dinner has quietly lost its soul—and how fathers must bring it back, not just as a routine, but as a call and obligation. The culture has shaped the dinner table into what we commonly see today on TV. It is failing at its core mission to be a cornerstone of a thriving family. This isn’t about Pinterest-perfect meals or polite conversation. It’s about forming identity, memory, and virtue in the chaos of real life. John and Devin share how their own families bring structure and meaning to mealtime—from the nightly “Good Thing, Difficult Thing, Random Thing” ritual to coaching kids through cleanup as a form of love and responsibility. Books for the Journey: LEAD – ⁠⁠https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/products/lead-daily-devontions-for-every-man QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS – 27 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 27 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the most important spiritual formation in your child’s life isn’t happening at church—but at your dinner table? Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss how family dinner has quietly lost its soul—and how fathers must bring it back, not just as a routine, but as a call and obligation. The culture has shaped the dinner table into what we commonly see today on TV. It is failing at its core mission to be a cornerstone of a thriving family. This isn’t about Pinterest-perfect meals or polite conversation. It’s about forming identity, memory, and virtue in the chaos of real life. John and Devin share how their own families bring structure and meaning to mealtime—from the nightly “Good Thing, Difficult Thing, Random Thing” ritual to coaching kids through cleanup as a form of love and responsibility. Books for the Journey: LEAD – ⁠⁠https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/products/lead-daily-devontions-for-every-man QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS – 27 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 27 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSaints Are Made Around the Dinner Table73212d09-02b2-4a1c-abe1-bc9ab54a5584Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:10:00 +00003645https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTom Aspinall (UFC Champion): "Jon Jones Wasn't Living Like An Athlete". How The UFC Doesn't Want You To Know This!BREAKING: Dana White announces Jon Jones retirement…but UFC Heavyweight star Tom Aspinall still wants a title fight. He reveals the truth about Jon Jones’ retirement, and breaks down the champion mindset, fear, and mental toughness required for UFC title fights.  Tom Aspinall is the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion, a top-ranked professional mixed martial artist, and the first British heavyweight in history to claim a UFC title. He was set to face UFC legend Jon Jones until Jones announced his retirement in June 2025, automatically elevating Aspinall from interim to undisputed champion. Tom explains:  The mental trick he uses to control fear before stepping into the cage. Why so many young men feel lost, and how MMA gave him purpose. The harsh reality of life as a UFC fighter behind the scenes. How embracing pain, pressure, and adversity made him a champion. 00:00 Intro 02:37 Did You See This Coming? 03:16 What Was Your Reaction When You Found Out Jon Jones Was Retiring? 04:08 Did You Want to Fight Jon? 05:06 Was Jon's Decision a Strategic Dodge? 06:08 Do You Take It as a Compliment? 07:14 Would You Fight Jon If He Came Back? 08:36 What's Changed Overnight? 10:28 Who's the Contender Now? 11:33 When Will You Fight Next? 13:47 What Was Your Family's Reaction? 15:14 If Jon Is Watching, What Would You Say? 17:33 The Dream to Become a Heavyweight Champion 18:17 Where Does Tom Aspinall Come From? 19:37 Where Did Your Inspiration Come From? 21:53 What Kept You Going? 24:38 Why Did Your Mum Never Come to an MMA Fight? 26:32 What Advice Would You Give to Young People? 29:41 I'm Scared to Fight Anybody 31:55 I've Always Been Fearful to Fight 32:56 Overcoming the Fear 35:29 Working on Your Mental Strength 37:49 Tom's Process of Writing Things Down 41:22 Very Few Make Money Fighting 44:14 Tom Aspinall's Career Progression and Fighting Style 48:33 When Do You Start Making Good Money? 49:59 Sergei Pavlovich Fight 51:09 It Takes Years to Become an Overnight Success 52:34 Having Kids at 23 and Not Being Able to Support Them 57:11 Your Rock Bottom Moment 58:37 Tom's Family 1:02:57 My Knee Problems Helped My Career Massively 1:06:22 Surrounded by Toxic People 1:09:45 How Did You Feel After the Injury? 1:11:58 Did It Knock Your Confidence? 1:13:32 Jon Jones 1:17:40 There's No Contract Signed 1:23:58 Tom's Fighting Secrets 1:26:16 The Health Routine to Get Into Elite Shape 1:26:38 — 1:31:12 Why Do You Do Hypnotherapy? 1:34:36 Your Journey With Anxiety 1:37:30 Your Son's Health 1:38:18 Having an Autistic Child 1:47:27 The Importance of an Autism Diagnosis 1:52:47 The UFC Heavyweight Champion Belt 1:53:43 How Did You Feel Winning the Heavyweight Championship? 1:55:28 Retiring Early to Avoid Cognitive Issues 2:00:54 Why Are You Special? 2:03:59 How I Prepare Mentally on Fight Day 2:11:05 Box Intro Follow Tom:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4kbCZGh  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4lhLwbO  Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp   Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BREAKING: Dana White announces Jon Jones retirement…but UFC Heavyweight star Tom Aspinall still wants a title fight. He reveals the truth about Jon Jones’ retirement, and breaks down the champion mindset, fear, and mental toughness required for UFC title fights.  Tom Aspinall is the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion, a top-ranked professional mixed martial artist, and the first British heavyweight in history to claim a UFC title. He was set to face UFC legend Jon Jones until Jones announced his retirement in June 2025, automatically elevating Aspinall from interim to undisputed champion. Tom explains:  The mental trick he uses to control fear before stepping into the cage. Why so many young men feel lost, and how MMA gave him purpose. The harsh reality of life as a UFC fighter behind the scenes. How embracing pain, pressure, and adversity made him a champion. 00:00 Intro 02:37 Did You See This Coming? 03:16 What Was Your Reaction When You Found Out Jon Jones Was Retiring? 04:08 Did You Want to Fight Jon? 05:06 Was Jon's Decision a Strategic Dodge? 06:08 Do You Take It as a Compliment? 07:14 Would You Fight Jon If He Came Back? 08:36 What's Changed Overnight? 10:28 Who's the Contender Now? 11:33 When Will You Fight Next? 13:47 What Was Your Family's Reaction? 15:14 If Jon Is Watching, What Would You Say? 17:33 The Dream to Become a Heavyweight Champion 18:17 Where Does Tom Aspinall Come From? 19:37 Where Did Your Inspiration Come From? 21:53 What Kept You Going? 24:38 Why Did Your Mum Never Come to an MMA Fight? 26:32 What Advice Would You Give to Young People? 29:41 I'm Scared to Fight Anybody 31:55 I've Always Been Fearful to Fight 32:56 Overcoming the Fear 35:29 Working on Your Mental Strength 37:49 Tom's Process of Writing Things Down 41:22 Very Few Make Money Fighting 44:14 Tom Aspinall's Career Progression and Fighting Style 48:33 When Do You Start Making Good Money? 49:59 Sergei Pavlovich Fight 51:09 It Takes Years to Become an Overnight Success 52:34 Having Kids at 23 and Not Being Able to Support Them 57:11 Your Rock Bottom Moment 58:37 Tom's Family 1:02:57 My Knee Problems Helped My Career Massively 1:06:22 Surrounded by Toxic People 1:09:45 How Did You Feel After the Injury? 1:11:58 Did It Knock Your Confidence? 1:13:32 Jon Jones 1:17:40 There's No Contract Signed 1:23:58 Tom's Fighting Secrets 1:26:16 The Health Routine to Get Into Elite Shape 1:26:38 — 1:31:12 Why Do You Do Hypnotherapy? 1:34:36 Your Journey With Anxiety 1:37:30 Your Son's Health 1:38:18 Having an Autistic Child 1:47:27 The Importance of an Autism Diagnosis 1:52:47 The UFC Heavyweight Champion Belt 1:53:43 How Did You Feel Winning the Heavyweight Championship? 1:55:28 Retiring Early to Avoid Cognitive Issues 2:00:54 Why Are You Special? 2:03:59 How I Prepare Mentally on Fight Day 2:11:05 Box Intro Follow Tom:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4kbCZGh  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4lhLwbO  Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp   Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTom Aspinall (UFC Champion): "Jon Jones Wasn't Living Like An Athlete". How The UFC Doesn't Want You To Know This!33023403-125c-4199-a8bc-ab0590dfdc5eThu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +00008016https://216.73.216.191/allTags Incredible Saguaros (Part 2) Read: Romans 12:9-13 "Look!” said Rylee, stepping back from the huge saguaro cactus. “There’s something in that hole!” Dad and Easton came over to see. Sure enough, a pair of blinking yellow eyes peered back at them from a hole in the trunk of the cactus. “I think it’s a screech owl,” said Easton. “We learned that woodpeckers peck holes into cactuses when they make their nests. Then after they leave, other birds move into the empty holes and live there.” Dad nodded. “Each time the cactus skin is broken—like when a woodpecker makes a hole—a thick gluey liquid seeps out and forms a waterproof pouch. The liquid hardens, kind of like a scab, to make the pouch permanent. Inside the hole it’s cooler in the day and warmer at night, so it makes an ideal home for desert birds.” Rylee saw big and little holes in the arms of one of the cactuses—they were everywhere. “This saguaro is like a high-rise apartment building!” she said with a laugh. “What a crowded place to live.” Easton grinned. “Just like our house.” Rylee nodded thoughtfully. Grandma had recently moved into their house, and Julia, a single mom who went to their church, was going to be living with them for a while with her two-year-old son, Wilder. Rylee remembered the discussion they’d had about Julia and Wilder coming. “You’re kidding!” Rylee had said. “Where are they going to sleep?” “Well, they will need to move into your room, and you’ll have to share a room with Easton.” Dad patted Rylee’s hand when he saw the look on her face. “It’s only for a while until Julia can get back on her feet. We’ll all have to make some sacrifices, but that’s often necessary when we’re called to love others like Jesus, who sacrificed everything for us. Pray about it, will you?” Rylee had tried, but she hadn’t felt comfortable praying. She knew she was being selfish. But now Rylee looked at the big saguaro that offered a home to any creature who needed it, even if it meant having holes pecked into its walls. I won’t complain, she thought. Even if Wilder pounds holes into our walls too—and knowing him, I’m sure he will! –Trudy Vander Veen How about you? Are you willing to give up some of your comforts or conveniences to help others? Try to put yourself in their shoes and consider how you might feel if you needed help and no one was willing to give it. When we needed to be rescued from sin, Jesus sacrificed His life to save us. Trust Him to help you love others the way He does and be willing to make sacrifices for them. Today's Key Verse: No one should seek their own good, but the good of others. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 10:24 Today's Key Thought: Make sacrifices for others

Read: Romans 12:9-13 "Look!” said Rylee, stepping back from the huge saguaro cactus. “There’s something in that hole!” Dad and Easton came over to see. Sure enough, a pair of blinking yellow eyes peered back at them from a hole in the trunk of the cactus. “I think it’s a screech owl,” said Easton. “We learned that woodpeckers peck holes into cactuses when they make their nests. Then after they leave, other birds move into the empty holes and live there.” Dad nodded. “Each time the cactus skin is broken—like when a woodpecker makes a hole—a thick gluey liquid seeps out and forms a waterproof pouch. The liquid hardens, kind of like a scab, to make the pouch permanent. Inside the hole it’s cooler in the day and warmer at night, so it makes an ideal home for desert birds.” Rylee saw big and little holes in the arms of one of the cactuses—they were everywhere. “This saguaro is like a high-rise apartment building!” she said with a laugh. “What a crowded place to live.” Easton grinned. “Just like our house.” Rylee nodded thoughtfully. Grandma had recently moved into their house, and Julia, a single mom who went to their church, was going to be living with them for a while with her two-year-old son, Wilder. Rylee remembered the discussion they’d had about Julia and Wilder coming. “You’re kidding!” Rylee had said. “Where are they going to sleep?” “Well, they will need to move into your room, and you’ll have to share a room with Easton.” Dad patted Rylee’s hand when he saw the look on her face. “It’s only for a while until Julia can get back on her feet. We’ll all have to make some sacrifices, but that’s often necessary when we’re called to love others like Jesus, who sacrificed everything for us. Pray about it, will you?” Rylee had tried, but she hadn’t felt comfortable praying. She knew she was being selfish. But now Rylee looked at the big saguaro that offered a home to any creature who needed it, even if it meant having holes pecked into its walls. I won’t complain, she thought. Even if Wilder pounds holes into our walls too—and knowing him, I’m sure he will! –Trudy Vander Veen How about you? Are you willing to give up some of your comforts or conveniences to help others? Try to put yourself in their shoes and consider how you might feel if you needed help and no one was willing to give it. When we needed to be rescued from sin, Jesus sacrificed His life to save us. Trust Him to help you love others the way He does and be willing to make sacrifices for them. Today's Key Verse: No one should seek their own good, but the good of others. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 10:24 Today's Key Thought: Make sacrifices for others

Incredible Saguaros (Part 2) 1238d9fb-e929-4a69-9740-55f5884631b7Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: Return, O Israel (2025) Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 177: Return, O Israel (2025)97870beb-5dec-4873-ae70-5ee5131cf836Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: The Celebration of Confirmation (2025) We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the celebration and effects of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike explores the different elements of the rite of Confirmation and the ways in which Confirmation increases and deepens our baptismal graces. He emphasizes, in particular, the special strength of the Holy Spirit that we receive to spread and defend the Faith by our words and actions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1297-1305. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the celebration and effects of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike explores the different elements of the rite of Confirmation and the ways in which Confirmation increases and deepens our baptismal graces. He emphasizes, in particular, the special strength of the Holy Spirit that we receive to spread and defend the Faith by our words and actions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1297-1305. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 177: The Celebration of Confirmation (2025)61c1e603-e172-41dd-90d5-ea033e0bcf77Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: Return, O Israel (2025) Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 177: Return, O Israel (2025)6d7bd621-0e97-4c8c-8d74-0b8837e5cc05Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIncredible Saguaros (Part 2)"Look!" said Rylee, stepping back from the huge saguaro cactus. "There's something in that hole!"Dad and Easton came over to see. Sure enough, a pair of blinking yellow eyes peered back at them from a hole in the trunk of the cactus."I think it's a screech owl," said Easton. "We learned that woodpeckers peck holes into cactuses when they make their nests. Then after they leave, other birds move into the empty holes and live there."Dad nodded. "Each time the cactus skin is broken--like when a woodpecker makes a hole--a thick gluey liquid seeps out and forms a waterproof pouch. The liquid hardens, kind of like a scab, to make the pouch permanent. Inside the hole it's cooler in the day and warmer at night, so it makes an ideal home for desert birds."Rylee saw big and little holes in the arms of one of the cactuses--they were everywhere. "This saguaro is like a high-rise apartment building!" she said with a laugh. "What a crowded place to live."Easton grinned. "Just like our house."Rylee nodded thoughtfully. Grandma had recently moved into their house, and Julia, a single mom who went to their church, was going to be living with them for a while with her two-year-old son, Wilder. Rylee remembered the discussion they'd had about Julia and Wilder coming. "You're kidding!" Rylee had said. "Where are they going to sleep?""Well, they will need to move into your room, and you'll have to share a room with Easton." Dad patted Rylee's hand when he saw the look on her face. "It's only for a while until Julia can get back on her feet. We'll all have to make some sacrifices, but that's often necessary when we're called to love others like Jesus, who sacrificed everything for us. Pray about it, will you?" Rylee had tried, but she hadn't felt comfortable praying. She knew she was being selfish. But now Rylee looked at the big saguaro that offered a home to any creature who needed it, even if it meant having holes pecked into its walls. I won't complain, she thought. Even if Wilder pounds holes into our walls too--and knowing him, I'm sure he will! –Trudy Vander Veen

"Look!" said Rylee, stepping back from the huge saguaro cactus. "There's something in that hole!"Dad and Easton came over to see. Sure enough, a pair of blinking yellow eyes peered back at them from a hole in the trunk of the cactus."I think it's a screech owl," said Easton. "We learned that woodpeckers peck holes into cactuses when they make their nests. Then after they leave, other birds move into the empty holes and live there."Dad nodded. "Each time the cactus skin is broken--like when a woodpecker makes a hole--a thick gluey liquid seeps out and forms a waterproof pouch. The liquid hardens, kind of like a scab, to make the pouch permanent. Inside the hole it's cooler in the day and warmer at night, so it makes an ideal home for desert birds."Rylee saw big and little holes in the arms of one of the cactuses--they were everywhere. "This saguaro is like a high-rise apartment building!" she said with a laugh. "What a crowded place to live."Easton grinned. "Just like our house."Rylee nodded thoughtfully. Grandma had recently moved into their house, and Julia, a single mom who went to their church, was going to be living with them for a while with her two-year-old son, Wilder. Rylee remembered the discussion they'd had about Julia and Wilder coming. "You're kidding!" Rylee had said. "Where are they going to sleep?""Well, they will need to move into your room, and you'll have to share a room with Easton." Dad patted Rylee's hand when he saw the look on her face. "It's only for a while until Julia can get back on her feet. We'll all have to make some sacrifices, but that's often necessary when we're called to love others like Jesus, who sacrificed everything for us. Pray about it, will you?" Rylee had tried, but she hadn't felt comfortable praying. She knew she was being selfish. But now Rylee looked at the big saguaro that offered a home to any creature who needed it, even if it meant having holes pecked into its walls. I won't complain, she thought. Even if Wilder pounds holes into our walls too--and knowing him, I'm sure he will! –Trudy Vander Veen

Incredible Saguaros (Part 2)f9b428a3-8ee8-48b4-b739-d8e63d92aa40Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCandace Cameron Bure on Faith, Prayer and Spiritual WarfareFull House Star and Christmas Movie Mogul, Candace Cameron Bure joins us to talk all things God and spiritual warfare.

Full House Star and Christmas Movie Mogul, Candace Cameron Bure joins us to talk all things God and spiritual warfare.

fullCandace Cameron Bure on Faith, Prayer and Spiritual Warfareb0bf4b50-0d81-43da-bcf8-7c0e84b85708Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:46:48 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Truth About What’s Happening Behind the MicKids Bible Stories has grown into a global ministry&mdash;370+ episodes, Top 50 in the U.S., Top 3 in Saudi Arabia&mdash;with no team or studio, just me, fully trusting God. It&rsquo;s changed lives:A boy in Indonesia learning faith and English, a girl in Germany acting out Bible stories, and a visually impaired child memorizing episodes to win an award. But when I lost all ad funding, I had a choice: run ads or trust this community. I chose you. Now, with your help, we&rsquo;re translating the podcast into Spanish to reach even more children&mdash;but I can&rsquo;t do it alone. 🎁 Here&rsquo;s how you can help: Give a one-time gift Join Patreon for just $5/month and get weekly bonus episodes Prefer once-a-year giving? Choose the discounted annual plan 👉 Visit kbspodcast.com and click Support &amp; Bonus Content If just 1 in 10 listeners gave, we&rsquo;d be fully funded. Please don&rsquo;t wait. We need you. Thank you for helping us share God&rsquo;s Word with children around the world. 💛See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kids Bible Stories has grown into a global ministry&mdash;370+ episodes, Top 50 in the U.S., Top 3 in Saudi Arabia&mdash;with no team or studio, just me, fully trusting God. It&rsquo;s changed lives:A boy in Indonesia learning faith and English, a girl in Germany acting out Bible stories, and a visually impaired child memorizing episodes to win an award. But when I lost all ad funding, I had a choice: run ads or trust this community. I chose you. Now, with your help, we&rsquo;re translating the podcast into Spanish to reach even more children&mdash;but I can&rsquo;t do it alone. 🎁 Here&rsquo;s how you can help: Give a one-time gift Join Patreon for just $5/month and get weekly bonus episodes Prefer once-a-year giving? Choose the discounted annual plan 👉 Visit kbspodcast.com and click Support &amp; Bonus Content If just 1 in 10 listeners gave, we&rsquo;d be fully funded. Please don&rsquo;t wait. We need you. Thank you for helping us share God&rsquo;s Word with children around the world. 💛See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullThe Truth About What’s Happening Behind the Mic52ab765b-c59b-401b-bc36-ddc0bd39929bWed, 25 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000165https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCEO Diaries: Bozoma Saint John on Growing Through Grief & Leading with PurposeBozoma Saint John’s story isn’t just about leading the world’s biggest brands - it’s about surviving unimaginable loss, breaking every “career rule,” and redefining what success really means. In today's episode of CEO Diaries, the former Netflix and Apple CMO reveals why she quit chasing work-life balance, why being selfish saved her, and how personal tragedy shaped her path to the top. Visit - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/DOAC⁠⁠ Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/yzrBsXpFsUb Apple - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/czJGDAsFsUb Watch The Diary of a CEO Episodes On YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bozoma Saint John’s story isn’t just about leading the world’s biggest brands - it’s about surviving unimaginable loss, breaking every “career rule,” and redefining what success really means. In today's episode of CEO Diaries, the former Netflix and Apple CMO reveals why she quit chasing work-life balance, why being selfish saved her, and how personal tragedy shaped her path to the top. Visit - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/DOAC⁠⁠ Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/yzrBsXpFsUb Apple - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/czJGDAsFsUb Watch The Diary of a CEO Episodes On YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusCEO Diaries: Bozoma Saint John on Growing Through Grief & Leading with Purposef1168db1-2638-40f1-98e8-28dc6848c92eWed, 25 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +00001024https://216.73.216.191/allTags Incredible Saguaros (Part 1) Read: Psalm 119:9-16 Rylee leaned back to see the top of the huge saguaro cactus next to her. Its spiny arms reached out and up toward the sky. “With so many big arms, this thing should be holding something. Try sitting on one of its arms, Easton,” Rylee said with a grin. “No way!” said Easton. “I’m not sitting on those prickly things!” “Those arms,” said Dad, “are holding what is probably the most valuable thing in the entire region.” “And I know what it is,” Easton said. “Water! Cactus plants can live in the dry, hot desert by storing water inside their trunk and arms.” “That can’t be right,” said Rylee, looking around at the sand and rocks. They extended as far as she could see. “There’s no water here!” “Easton is right,” said Dad. “Cactus roots don’t go very deep into the earth. Instead, they go down only about three feet and then spread out about a hundred feet in all directions. The spread-out roots draw in every drop of rain, sending it to a hidden storage area in the arms and trunk of the cactus. That inner water supply is what keeps this cactus alive and growing. These big fellas can soak up as much as two hundred gallons of water—enough to last them a whole year!” “Yeah, that’s why they’re pleated like an accordion,” Easton said, eager to show his knowledge. “The pleats expand as the spongy material inside absorbs water.” “That’s incredible!” said Rylee. “Well, Mr. Cactus, I can see you’re a pretty smart guy!” Dad smiled. “One with a good lesson for us about the importance of storing things.” “About storing water?” asked Easton. “I don’t really mind carrying a water bottle—and I like the size of my arms the way they are!” Dad laughed. “I wasn’t thinking of your arms, Easton. Let’s try your heart! I hope both of you will store God’s Word in your heart and mind. Then when things get difficult, you can draw from those words of hope, comfort, and guidance. Knowing God’s Word helps us remember what Jesus has done for us and that He’s always with us. Like water in a dry desert, it will nourish you and help you grow in your relationship with Him.” –Trudy Vander Veen How about you? Have you been growing spiritually? Are you storing God’s Word in your heart by reading the Bible and memorizing verses? Storing God’s Word in your heart will help you understand how much Jesus loves you and who you are in Him. Read and study it so He can use it to guide you in your life, comfort you in hard times, and remind you of His promises. Today's Key Verse: Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. (NKJV) Psalm 119:11 Today's Key Thought: Soak up God’s Word

Read: Psalm 119:9-16 Rylee leaned back to see the top of the huge saguaro cactus next to her. Its spiny arms reached out and up toward the sky. “With so many big arms, this thing should be holding something. Try sitting on one of its arms, Easton,” Rylee said with a grin. “No way!” said Easton. “I’m not sitting on those prickly things!” “Those arms,” said Dad, “are holding what is probably the most valuable thing in the entire region.” “And I know what it is,” Easton said. “Water! Cactus plants can live in the dry, hot desert by storing water inside their trunk and arms.” “That can’t be right,” said Rylee, looking around at the sand and rocks. They extended as far as she could see. “There’s no water here!” “Easton is right,” said Dad. “Cactus roots don’t go very deep into the earth. Instead, they go down only about three feet and then spread out about a hundred feet in all directions. The spread-out roots draw in every drop of rain, sending it to a hidden storage area in the arms and trunk of the cactus. That inner water supply is what keeps this cactus alive and growing. These big fellas can soak up as much as two hundred gallons of water—enough to last them a whole year!” “Yeah, that’s why they’re pleated like an accordion,” Easton said, eager to show his knowledge. “The pleats expand as the spongy material inside absorbs water.” “That’s incredible!” said Rylee. “Well, Mr. Cactus, I can see you’re a pretty smart guy!” Dad smiled. “One with a good lesson for us about the importance of storing things.” “About storing water?” asked Easton. “I don’t really mind carrying a water bottle—and I like the size of my arms the way they are!” Dad laughed. “I wasn’t thinking of your arms, Easton. Let’s try your heart! I hope both of you will store God’s Word in your heart and mind. Then when things get difficult, you can draw from those words of hope, comfort, and guidance. Knowing God’s Word helps us remember what Jesus has done for us and that He’s always with us. Like water in a dry desert, it will nourish you and help you grow in your relationship with Him.” –Trudy Vander Veen How about you? Have you been growing spiritually? Are you storing God’s Word in your heart by reading the Bible and memorizing verses? Storing God’s Word in your heart will help you understand how much Jesus loves you and who you are in Him. Read and study it so He can use it to guide you in your life, comfort you in hard times, and remind you of His promises. Today's Key Verse: Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. (NKJV) Psalm 119:11 Today's Key Thought: Soak up God’s Word

Incredible Saguaros (Part 1) b9058e9a-b890-442b-924a-d85eed54ff25Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:16:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2025) Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2025)b2bb4a34-7cb1-49a1-826a-b0608c11576dWed, 25 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Traditions and Signs of Confirmation (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the two Traditions and different signs of Confirmation. Fr. Mike unpacks the differences in the two Traditions, East and West, in the celebration of Confirmation. He also explores the different signs that oil and anointing in the sacrament of Confirmation can signify. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1290-1296. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the two Traditions and different signs of Confirmation. Fr. Mike unpacks the differences in the two Traditions, East and West, in the celebration of Confirmation. He also explores the different signs that oil and anointing in the sacrament of Confirmation can signify. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1290-1296. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 176: Traditions and Signs of Confirmation (2025)9c8d0d37-0e7a-4836-94f4-b2839afaf432Wed, 25 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2025) Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2025)d4a72fce-1c11-4053-b3a3-9bf38ba521f5Wed, 25 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIncredible Saguaros (Part 1)Rylee leaned back to see the top of the huge saguaro cactus next to her. Its spiny arms reached out and up toward the sky. "With so many big arms, this thing should be holding something. Try sitting on one of its arms, Easton," Rylee said with a grin."No way!" said Easton. "I'm not sitting on those prickly things!""Those arms," said Dad, "are holding what is probably the most valuable thing in the entire region.""And I know what it is," Easton said. "Water! Cactus plants can live in the dry, hot desert by storing water inside their trunk and arms.""That can't be right," said Rylee, looking around at the sand and rocks. They extended as far as she could see. "There's no water here!""Easton is right," said Dad. "Cactus roots don't go very deep into the earth. Instead, they go down only about three feet and then spread out about a hundred feet in all directions. The spread-out roots draw in every drop of rain, sending it to a hidden storage area in the arms and trunk of the cactus. That inner water supply is what keeps this cactus alive and growing. These big fellas can soak up as much as two hundred gallons of water--enough to last them a whole year!""Yeah, that's why they're pleated like an accordion," Easton said, eager to show his knowledge. "The pleats expand as the spongy material inside absorbs water.""That's incredible!" said Rylee. "Well, Mr. Cactus, I can see you're a pretty smart guy!"Dad smiled. "One with a good lesson for us about the importance of storing things.""About storing water?" asked Easton. "I don't really mind carrying a water bottle--and I like the size of my arms the way they are!"Dad laughed. "I wasn't thinking of your arms, Easton. Let's try your heart! I hope both of you will store God's Word in your heart and mind. Then when things get difficult, you can draw from those words of hope, comfort, and guidance. Knowing God's Word helps us remember what Jesus has done for us and that He's always with us. Like water in a dry desert, it will nourish you and help you grow in your relationship with Him." –Trudy Vander Veen

Rylee leaned back to see the top of the huge saguaro cactus next to her. Its spiny arms reached out and up toward the sky. "With so many big arms, this thing should be holding something. Try sitting on one of its arms, Easton," Rylee said with a grin."No way!" said Easton. "I'm not sitting on those prickly things!""Those arms," said Dad, "are holding what is probably the most valuable thing in the entire region.""And I know what it is," Easton said. "Water! Cactus plants can live in the dry, hot desert by storing water inside their trunk and arms.""That can't be right," said Rylee, looking around at the sand and rocks. They extended as far as she could see. "There's no water here!""Easton is right," said Dad. "Cactus roots don't go very deep into the earth. Instead, they go down only about three feet and then spread out about a hundred feet in all directions. The spread-out roots draw in every drop of rain, sending it to a hidden storage area in the arms and trunk of the cactus. That inner water supply is what keeps this cactus alive and growing. These big fellas can soak up as much as two hundred gallons of water--enough to last them a whole year!""Yeah, that's why they're pleated like an accordion," Easton said, eager to show his knowledge. "The pleats expand as the spongy material inside absorbs water.""That's incredible!" said Rylee. "Well, Mr. Cactus, I can see you're a pretty smart guy!"Dad smiled. "One with a good lesson for us about the importance of storing things.""About storing water?" asked Easton. "I don't really mind carrying a water bottle--and I like the size of my arms the way they are!"Dad laughed. "I wasn't thinking of your arms, Easton. Let's try your heart! I hope both of you will store God's Word in your heart and mind. Then when things get difficult, you can draw from those words of hope, comfort, and guidance. Knowing God's Word helps us remember what Jesus has done for us and that He's always with us. Like water in a dry desert, it will nourish you and help you grow in your relationship with Him." –Trudy Vander Veen

Incredible Saguaros (Part 1)b68c7e54-de07-4fda-8438-5bfbc89a73fcWed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags In Quebec Read: Revelation 7:9-12 “I can’t even understand what they’re saying,” Ezra said as he and his family entered the church building. His family’s car had broken down just over the Canadian border, so they now had to go to church at a place in Quebec, Canada, that his dad had heard about. Everything about the church seemed different to Ezra—the language most of all. When everyone started singing hymns, Ezra’s dad passed him a book that said Cantiques on the front. “It’s a hymnbook,” Dad said. He flipped to the correct page and pointed to a line of words in the song. Ezra tried to follow along with the French song, but none of the words made any sense to him. Later, after church was over, Ezra noticed someone waving to him as he and his family left. He waved back, and his dad asked, “Who’s that?” “Oh, that’s Jacque,” Ezra explained. “I met him in Sunday school. He helped me understand the French on the papers the teacher handed out whenever there wasn’t English underneath it.” “I see,” his dad said. “I suppose it was a bit confusing for you in the church service and in Sunday school.” “You can say that again,” Ezra replied. “Going to church in a different country is an interesting experience, isn’t it?” said Dad. “Though it can be confusing when things are different from what we’re used to or we don’t understand what’s being said, it’s good for us to worship God with Christians from other places in the world. We’re all part of God’s church and are brothers and sisters in Christ, who saved us by dying for our sins. We worship God in the same way, just in different places and languages.” Dad smiled. “In fact, the apostle John wrote in the book of Revelation that there will one day be countless people of every nation, tribe, and language worshiping Jesus in heaven.” “Including people from Quebec who speak French?” Ezra asked. “That’s right.” Dad turned to see Jacque and his family leaving. “By the way, au revoir means ‘goodbye’ in French.” “Au revoir, Jacque!” Ezra called. “Au revoir, Ezra!” Jacque called back. “I hope to see you again!” –Ethan Terry How about you? Have you ever attended a church in a different country or where a different language was spoken? Church is not simply a building—God’s church is made up of everyone who trusts in Jesus, and He saves people from all over the world. Though we worship Jesus in different places and languages, we are all part of God’s family, and one day we will worship Him together in heaven. Today's Key Verse: I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. (NLT) Revelation 7:9 Today's Key Thought: Christians live around the world

Read: Revelation 7:9-12 “I can’t even understand what they’re saying,” Ezra said as he and his family entered the church building. His family’s car had broken down just over the Canadian border, so they now had to go to church at a place in Quebec, Canada, that his dad had heard about. Everything about the church seemed different to Ezra—the language most of all. When everyone started singing hymns, Ezra’s dad passed him a book that said Cantiques on the front. “It’s a hymnbook,” Dad said. He flipped to the correct page and pointed to a line of words in the song. Ezra tried to follow along with the French song, but none of the words made any sense to him. Later, after church was over, Ezra noticed someone waving to him as he and his family left. He waved back, and his dad asked, “Who’s that?” “Oh, that’s Jacque,” Ezra explained. “I met him in Sunday school. He helped me understand the French on the papers the teacher handed out whenever there wasn’t English underneath it.” “I see,” his dad said. “I suppose it was a bit confusing for you in the church service and in Sunday school.” “You can say that again,” Ezra replied. “Going to church in a different country is an interesting experience, isn’t it?” said Dad. “Though it can be confusing when things are different from what we’re used to or we don’t understand what’s being said, it’s good for us to worship God with Christians from other places in the world. We’re all part of God’s church and are brothers and sisters in Christ, who saved us by dying for our sins. We worship God in the same way, just in different places and languages.” Dad smiled. “In fact, the apostle John wrote in the book of Revelation that there will one day be countless people of every nation, tribe, and language worshiping Jesus in heaven.” “Including people from Quebec who speak French?” Ezra asked. “That’s right.” Dad turned to see Jacque and his family leaving. “By the way, au revoir means ‘goodbye’ in French.” “Au revoir, Jacque!” Ezra called. “Au revoir, Ezra!” Jacque called back. “I hope to see you again!” –Ethan Terry How about you? Have you ever attended a church in a different country or where a different language was spoken? Church is not simply a building—God’s church is made up of everyone who trusts in Jesus, and He saves people from all over the world. Though we worship Jesus in different places and languages, we are all part of God’s family, and one day we will worship Him together in heaven. Today's Key Verse: I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. (NLT) Revelation 7:9 Today's Key Thought: Christians live around the world

In Quebec f78afe54-ee8b-4f47-830c-2483e087ee8cTue, 24 Jun 2025 04:10:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Introduction to Confirmation (2025) We begin our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the reception of Confirmation is necessary for the completion and strengthening of baptismal grace. He also highlights the vital importance of the reception of Confirmation because it gives us the power to be a witness to God’s grace on earth, just as the Apostles received that same power at Pentecost. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1285-1289. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the reception of Confirmation is necessary for the completion and strengthening of baptismal grace. He also highlights the vital importance of the reception of Confirmation because it gives us the power to be a witness to God’s grace on earth, just as the Apostles received that same power at Pentecost. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1285-1289. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 175: Introduction to Confirmation (2025)4fd0e45c-5469-441d-a541-51180158f247Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Knowledge of God (2025) Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 175: Knowledge of God (2025)1d570740-52d2-4891-a46e-13ca8945db18Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Knowledge of God (2025) Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 175: Knowledge of God (2025)b3921107-6699-4226-9008-fe7569995eddTue, 24 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIn QuebecI can't even understand what they're saying," Ezra said as he and his family entered the church building. His family's car had broken down just over the Canadian border, so they now had to go to church at a place in Quebec, Canada, that his dad had heard about. Everything about the church seemed different to Ezra--the language most of all.When everyone started singing hymns, Ezra's dad passed him a book that said Cantiques on the front. "It's a hymnbook," Dad said. He flipped to the correct page and pointed to a line of words in the song. Ezra tried to follow along with the French song, but none of the words made any sense to him.Later, after church was over, Ezra noticed someone waving to him as he and his family left. He waved back, and his dad asked, "Who's that?""Oh, that's Jacque," Ezra explained. "I met him in Sunday school. He helped me understand the French on the papers the teacher handed out whenever there wasn't English underneath it.""I see," his dad said. "I suppose it was a bit confusing for you in the church service and in Sunday school.""You can say that again," Ezra replied."Going to church in a different country is an interesting experience, isn't it?" said Dad. "Though it can be confusing when things are different from what we're used to or we don't understand what's being said, it's good for us to worship God with Christians from other places in the world. We're all part of God's church and are brothers and sisters in Christ, who saved us by dying for our sins. We worship God in the same way, just in different places and languages." Dad smiled. "In fact, the apostle John wrote in the book of Revelation that there will one day be countless people of every nation, tribe, and language worshiping Jesus in heaven.""Including people from Quebec who speak French?" Ezra asked."That's right." Dad turned to see Jacque and his family leaving. "By the way, au revoir means 'goodbye' in French.""Au revoir, Jacque!" Ezra called."Au revoir, Ezra!" Jacque called back. "I hope to see you again!" –Ethan Terry

I can't even understand what they're saying," Ezra said as he and his family entered the church building. His family's car had broken down just over the Canadian border, so they now had to go to church at a place in Quebec, Canada, that his dad had heard about. Everything about the church seemed different to Ezra--the language most of all.When everyone started singing hymns, Ezra's dad passed him a book that said Cantiques on the front. "It's a hymnbook," Dad said. He flipped to the correct page and pointed to a line of words in the song. Ezra tried to follow along with the French song, but none of the words made any sense to him.Later, after church was over, Ezra noticed someone waving to him as he and his family left. He waved back, and his dad asked, "Who's that?""Oh, that's Jacque," Ezra explained. "I met him in Sunday school. He helped me understand the French on the papers the teacher handed out whenever there wasn't English underneath it.""I see," his dad said. "I suppose it was a bit confusing for you in the church service and in Sunday school.""You can say that again," Ezra replied."Going to church in a different country is an interesting experience, isn't it?" said Dad. "Though it can be confusing when things are different from what we're used to or we don't understand what's being said, it's good for us to worship God with Christians from other places in the world. We're all part of God's church and are brothers and sisters in Christ, who saved us by dying for our sins. We worship God in the same way, just in different places and languages." Dad smiled. "In fact, the apostle John wrote in the book of Revelation that there will one day be countless people of every nation, tribe, and language worshiping Jesus in heaven.""Including people from Quebec who speak French?" Ezra asked."That's right." Dad turned to see Jacque and his family leaving. "By the way, au revoir means 'goodbye' in French.""Au revoir, Jacque!" Ezra called."Au revoir, Ezra!" Jacque called back. "I hope to see you again!" –Ethan Terry

In Quebec9640b7fa-78d1-4bd5-9450-5cb1b88de934Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags251 - Catholic Health with Chase CrouseThere are a lot of fitness coaches and instructors out there. The diverse array of food and exercise plans can be overwhelming! Worse, a lot of them aren't transparent about their fees and agendas. What would be different if you had a Catholic fitness coach? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as my guest Chase Crouse explains his approach to combine faith and fitness in his business Hypuro Fit, the world's first Catholic-based personal training and nutrition coaching company. We start off discussing why we believe it's important to be healthy as Catholic men - and what a reasonable level of health looks like. We go into food, exercise, and what makes his company unique. To learn more about why you need self mastery in order to fully give yourself to your loved ones, check out Hypuro Fit's website. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

There are a lot of fitness coaches and instructors out there. The diverse array of food and exercise plans can be overwhelming! Worse, a lot of them aren't transparent about their fees and agendas. What would be different if you had a Catholic fitness coach? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as my guest Chase Crouse explains his approach to combine faith and fitness in his business Hypuro Fit, the world's first Catholic-based personal training and nutrition coaching company. We start off discussing why we believe it's important to be healthy as Catholic men - and what a reasonable level of health looks like. We go into food, exercise, and what makes his company unique. To learn more about why you need self mastery in order to fully give yourself to your loved ones, check out Hypuro Fit's website. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full251 - Catholic Health with Chase Crouse69a32d7c-b186-4b56-b4a1-edda620f777aMon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBuddhist Teacher: The Hidden Epidemic No One Talks About! The Western Lie Behind Your Depression & Anxiety!From 6 years in isolation to sounding the alarm, Buddhist monk Gelong Thubten reveals the hidden epidemic no one is talking about.  Gelong Thubten is one of the UK’s most influential meditation teachers, who spent 6 years in isolated meditation retreats, including a 4-year silent retreat. He is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Handbook for Hard Times: A Monk's Guide to Fearless Living’.  He explains: The hidden mental health crisis that’s silently destroying your emotional well-being. Why Western culture increases anxiety, depression, and disconnection The biggest myths about meditation and how to meditate properly.  The real reason your meditation practice isn’t working. How screen time and phone addiction are hijacking your brain and inner peace. Why rejecting pleasure can lead to lasting connection and clarity. How unresolved trauma controls your mind and how mindfulness can free you. 00:00 Intro 02:32 Why Is Gelong's Message More Important Now Than Ever Before? 03:02 Gelong's Concerns About Western Society 03:51 Where Does Life Purpose Come From? 05:15 Is Search for Purpose a Misplaced Pursuit? 06:28 Why Is Western Society Increasingly Unhappy? 08:55 Is It Wrong to Find Meaning in the Pursuit of Goals? 11:38 What Led Gelong to Become a Monk? 13:50 Gelong's Difficult Past and Its Impact on His Mind 18:06 Where Do Negative Internal Voices Originate From? 19:03 Who Influenced Gelong to Go to a Monastery? 19:53 Gelong's Heart Condition 20:49 Key Aspects of Living as a Monk 22:25 What Are the Advantages of Celibacy? 24:23 Is Abstinence Sufficient to Overcome Compulsive Behaviour? 27:06 What Is Buddhism? 29:43 Gelong's Journey of Healing 31:33 What Is Meditation? 36:38 Benefits of Buddhist Practices 41:12 Can a Buddhist Mindset Go Hand in Hand With Effectiveness at Work? 46:45 Ads 48:41 How Does Buddhism Think About Victimhood and Trauma? 51:51 Breaking Free From Suffering 58:16 Can We Run Away From Our Pain? 1:04:49 How to Love Yourself When You Feel Broken 1:05:56 Coping With Grief and Loss 1:10:21 Focusing on the Pain in a Loving Way 1:13:17 The Practice of Forgiveness 1:20:16 Ads 1:22:12 Are We Living in a Culture of Fear? 1:25:06 How to Protect Yourself From Fear 1:27:13 The Gap Between Impulse and Action 1:28:13 Incorporating Meditation Into Your Daily Life 1:31:21 Live Meditation 1:38:21 How Can Meditation Change Your Life 1:41:39 Why Did Gelong Take Vows for Life? 1:42:26 Does Working on Your Mind Ever End? 1:43:15 The Gap Between Knowing and Doing 1:45:17 Is Meditation Retreat a Good Idea to Get Started? 1:45:54 Is Buddhism a Solution to the Current World Problems? 1:47:54 Question From the Previous Guest Follow Gelong Thubten:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3FOxXlg  Website - https://bit.ly/45s6Zu0  Books - https://bit.ly/4ebqBF9  You can purchase Gelong Thubten’s book, ‘Handbook for Hard Times: A Monk's Guide to Fearless Living’, here: ⁠https://bit.ly/3ZDPwuU⁠  The Diary Of A CEO: Join DOAC circle here -https://doaccircle.com/ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From 6 years in isolation to sounding the alarm, Buddhist monk Gelong Thubten reveals the hidden epidemic no one is talking about.  Gelong Thubten is one of the UK’s most influential meditation teachers, who spent 6 years in isolated meditation retreats, including a 4-year silent retreat. He is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Handbook for Hard Times: A Monk's Guide to Fearless Living’.  He explains: The hidden mental health crisis that’s silently destroying your emotional well-being. Why Western culture increases anxiety, depression, and disconnection The biggest myths about meditation and how to meditate properly.  The real reason your meditation practice isn’t working. How screen time and phone addiction are hijacking your brain and inner peace. Why rejecting pleasure can lead to lasting connection and clarity. How unresolved trauma controls your mind and how mindfulness can free you. 00:00 Intro 02:32 Why Is Gelong's Message More Important Now Than Ever Before? 03:02 Gelong's Concerns About Western Society 03:51 Where Does Life Purpose Come From? 05:15 Is Search for Purpose a Misplaced Pursuit? 06:28 Why Is Western Society Increasingly Unhappy? 08:55 Is It Wrong to Find Meaning in the Pursuit of Goals? 11:38 What Led Gelong to Become a Monk? 13:50 Gelong's Difficult Past and Its Impact on His Mind 18:06 Where Do Negative Internal Voices Originate From? 19:03 Who Influenced Gelong to Go to a Monastery? 19:53 Gelong's Heart Condition 20:49 Key Aspects of Living as a Monk 22:25 What Are the Advantages of Celibacy? 24:23 Is Abstinence Sufficient to Overcome Compulsive Behaviour? 27:06 What Is Buddhism? 29:43 Gelong's Journey of Healing 31:33 What Is Meditation? 36:38 Benefits of Buddhist Practices 41:12 Can a Buddhist Mindset Go Hand in Hand With Effectiveness at Work? 46:45 Ads 48:41 How Does Buddhism Think About Victimhood and Trauma? 51:51 Breaking Free From Suffering 58:16 Can We Run Away From Our Pain? 1:04:49 How to Love Yourself When You Feel Broken 1:05:56 Coping With Grief and Loss 1:10:21 Focusing on the Pain in a Loving Way 1:13:17 The Practice of Forgiveness 1:20:16 Ads 1:22:12 Are We Living in a Culture of Fear? 1:25:06 How to Protect Yourself From Fear 1:27:13 The Gap Between Impulse and Action 1:28:13 Incorporating Meditation Into Your Daily Life 1:31:21 Live Meditation 1:38:21 How Can Meditation Change Your Life 1:41:39 Why Did Gelong Take Vows for Life? 1:42:26 Does Working on Your Mind Ever End? 1:43:15 The Gap Between Knowing and Doing 1:45:17 Is Meditation Retreat a Good Idea to Get Started? 1:45:54 Is Buddhism a Solution to the Current World Problems? 1:47:54 Question From the Previous Guest Follow Gelong Thubten:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3FOxXlg  Website - https://bit.ly/45s6Zu0  Books - https://bit.ly/4ebqBF9  You can purchase Gelong Thubten’s book, ‘Handbook for Hard Times: A Monk's Guide to Fearless Living’, here: ⁠https://bit.ly/3ZDPwuU⁠  The Diary Of A CEO: Join DOAC circle here -https://doaccircle.com/ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBuddhist Teacher: The Hidden Epidemic No One Talks About! The Western Lie Behind Your Depression & Anxiety!7696d7bc-5701-4693-bb9a-c88e506d067eMon, 23 Jun 2025 05:42:00 +00006759https://216.73.216.191/allTags Waterparks and Hope Read: Romans 5:1-5; 8:24-28 “It’s such a nice day,” Adrianna said. “Look at the sunshine, Mom! Nate, don’t you wish we could go to the waterpark today?” Nate looked at his little sister. “It would be fun, but I’m sure Mom and Dad have other plans for the day.” “I’m not sure what our plans are,” Mom said, taking a sip from her mug of coffee. “And it does look like a nice day.” “Can I ask Daddy if we can go to the waterpark?” Adrianna asked, carrying her cereal bowl to the sink. “You can ask,” Mom said. “I’m not sure what he’s thinking for today though.” “Yay!” Adrianna skipped out of the kitchen. “The waterpark! The waterpark!” she sang. Mom smiled at Nate. “She’s sure abounding in hope, huh?” “What?” Nate’s forehead wrinkled. “What do you mean?” “In the Bible, the apostle Paul writes to the church in Rome encouraging them to abound in hope,” Mom said. “To abound in hope means to be filled with it.” “What kind of hope?” Nate asked. “Hope in what?” “Hope in God,” Mom said. “Paul reminds them that those who trust Jesus as their Savior have peace and joy and can be filled with hope because of His promises. It’s a little like how Adrianna has hope your dad will say yes to a waterpark trip—she knows he loves her and enjoys doing good things for her.” “And we can have hope God will do good things for us?” Nate asked. Mom nodded. “That doesn’t mean He’ll give us everything we ask for, but we can abound in hope knowing that He saved us, gave us His Spirit to be with us, and promises to do good things in our lives.” “Do you think Dad will say yes to the waterpark?” asked Nate. Before Mom had a chance to respond, Adrianna bounded back into the room. “We’re going to the waterpark!” she shouted. Mom grinned. “Your sister’s hope did not disappoint,” she told Nate. “Just like God does not disappoint us when we hope in Him.” “The waterpark—yay!” Nate pumped a fist in the air. “And a God we can hope in.” He glanced at his mom. “I’m happy for that too.” –Emily Acker How about you? Have you ever hoped for something? Did it work out the way you wanted, or were you disappointed? The Bible says that if you trust in Jesus, you can abound in hope knowing that He will never let you down. He saved you from sin and gave you eternal life, and He promises to always be with you. Let the joy, peace, and hope of knowing Him fill your life as you trust Him to do good things. Today's Key Verse: Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (NKJV) Romans 15:13 Today's Key Thought: Have hope in God

Read: Romans 5:1-5; 8:24-28 “It’s such a nice day,” Adrianna said. “Look at the sunshine, Mom! Nate, don’t you wish we could go to the waterpark today?” Nate looked at his little sister. “It would be fun, but I’m sure Mom and Dad have other plans for the day.” “I’m not sure what our plans are,” Mom said, taking a sip from her mug of coffee. “And it does look like a nice day.” “Can I ask Daddy if we can go to the waterpark?” Adrianna asked, carrying her cereal bowl to the sink. “You can ask,” Mom said. “I’m not sure what he’s thinking for today though.” “Yay!” Adrianna skipped out of the kitchen. “The waterpark! The waterpark!” she sang. Mom smiled at Nate. “She’s sure abounding in hope, huh?” “What?” Nate’s forehead wrinkled. “What do you mean?” “In the Bible, the apostle Paul writes to the church in Rome encouraging them to abound in hope,” Mom said. “To abound in hope means to be filled with it.” “What kind of hope?” Nate asked. “Hope in what?” “Hope in God,” Mom said. “Paul reminds them that those who trust Jesus as their Savior have peace and joy and can be filled with hope because of His promises. It’s a little like how Adrianna has hope your dad will say yes to a waterpark trip—she knows he loves her and enjoys doing good things for her.” “And we can have hope God will do good things for us?” Nate asked. Mom nodded. “That doesn’t mean He’ll give us everything we ask for, but we can abound in hope knowing that He saved us, gave us His Spirit to be with us, and promises to do good things in our lives.” “Do you think Dad will say yes to the waterpark?” asked Nate. Before Mom had a chance to respond, Adrianna bounded back into the room. “We’re going to the waterpark!” she shouted. Mom grinned. “Your sister’s hope did not disappoint,” she told Nate. “Just like God does not disappoint us when we hope in Him.” “The waterpark—yay!” Nate pumped a fist in the air. “And a God we can hope in.” He glanced at his mom. “I’m happy for that too.” –Emily Acker How about you? Have you ever hoped for something? Did it work out the way you wanted, or were you disappointed? The Bible says that if you trust in Jesus, you can abound in hope knowing that He will never let you down. He saved you from sin and gave you eternal life, and He promises to always be with you. Let the joy, peace, and hope of knowing Him fill your life as you trust Him to do good things. Today's Key Verse: Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (NKJV) Romans 15:13 Today's Key Thought: Have hope in God

Waterparks and Hope 1d308850-82c6-44db-9135-28d053011954Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:05:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: Summary of the Sacrament of Baptism (2025) In this summary of the Church’s teachings on Baptism, the Catechism relays the heart of the sacrament. If you needed to quickly explain Baptism to someone on the street—Fr. Mike says—this would be your guide. Fr. Mike hones in on the fact that Baptism is “a grace and a gift of God that does not presuppose any human merit.” Today’s readings are paragraphs 1275-1284. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this summary of the Church’s teachings on Baptism, the Catechism relays the heart of the sacrament. If you needed to quickly explain Baptism to someone on the street—Fr. Mike says—this would be your guide. Fr. Mike hones in on the fact that Baptism is “a grace and a gift of God that does not presuppose any human merit.” Today’s readings are paragraphs 1275-1284. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 174: Summary of the Sacrament of Baptism (2025)093c836c-4b4a-4860-ba95-10ec3b58a87eMon, 23 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2025) Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2025)93c7e6d5-64be-44c5-b524-ce8879473f4aMon, 23 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2025) Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2025)d55572ad-ff2d-4f43-ba2c-c49d084a1bddMon, 23 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWaterparks and Hope"It's such a nice day," Adrianna said. "Look at the sunshine, Mom! Nate, don't you wish we could go to the waterpark today?"Nate looked at his little sister. "It would be fun, but I'm sure Mom and Dad have other plans for the day.""I'm not sure what our plans are," Mom said, taking a sip from her mug of coffee. "And it does look like a nice day.""Can I ask Daddy if we can go to the waterpark?" Adrianna asked, carrying her cereal bowl to the sink."You can ask," Mom said. "I'm not sure what he's thinking for today though.""Yay!" Adrianna skipped out of the kitchen. "The waterpark! The waterpark!" she sang.Mom smiled at Nate. "She's sure abounding in hope, huh?""What?" Nate's forehead wrinkled. "What do you mean?""In the Bible, the apostle Paul writes to the church in Rome encouraging them to abound in hope," Mom said. "To abound in hope means to be filled with it.""What kind of hope?" Nate asked. "Hope in what?""Hope in God," Mom said. "Paul reminds them that those who trust Jesus as their Savior have peace and joy and can be filled with hope because of His promises. It's a little like how Adrianna has hope your dad will say yes to a waterpark trip--she knows he loves her and enjoys doing good things for her.""And we can have hope God will do good things for us?" Nate asked.Mom nodded. "That doesn't mean He'll give us everything we ask for, but we can abound in hope knowing that He saved us, gave us His Spirit to be with us, and promises to do good things in our lives.""Do you think Dad will say yes to the waterpark?" asked Nate.Before Mom had a chance to respond, Adrianna bounded back into the room. "We're going to the waterpark!" she shouted.Mom grinned. "Your sister's hope did not disappoint," she told Nate. "Just like God does not disappoint us when we hope in Him.""The waterpark--yay!" Nate pumped a fist in the air. "And a God we can hope in." He glanced at his mom. "I'm happy for that too." –Emily Acker

"It's such a nice day," Adrianna said. "Look at the sunshine, Mom! Nate, don't you wish we could go to the waterpark today?"Nate looked at his little sister. "It would be fun, but I'm sure Mom and Dad have other plans for the day.""I'm not sure what our plans are," Mom said, taking a sip from her mug of coffee. "And it does look like a nice day.""Can I ask Daddy if we can go to the waterpark?" Adrianna asked, carrying her cereal bowl to the sink."You can ask," Mom said. "I'm not sure what he's thinking for today though.""Yay!" Adrianna skipped out of the kitchen. "The waterpark! The waterpark!" she sang.Mom smiled at Nate. "She's sure abounding in hope, huh?""What?" Nate's forehead wrinkled. "What do you mean?""In the Bible, the apostle Paul writes to the church in Rome encouraging them to abound in hope," Mom said. "To abound in hope means to be filled with it.""What kind of hope?" Nate asked. "Hope in what?""Hope in God," Mom said. "Paul reminds them that those who trust Jesus as their Savior have peace and joy and can be filled with hope because of His promises. It's a little like how Adrianna has hope your dad will say yes to a waterpark trip--she knows he loves her and enjoys doing good things for her.""And we can have hope God will do good things for us?" Nate asked.Mom nodded. "That doesn't mean He'll give us everything we ask for, but we can abound in hope knowing that He saved us, gave us His Spirit to be with us, and promises to do good things in our lives.""Do you think Dad will say yes to the waterpark?" asked Nate.Before Mom had a chance to respond, Adrianna bounded back into the room. "We're going to the waterpark!" she shouted.Mom grinned. "Your sister's hope did not disappoint," she told Nate. "Just like God does not disappoint us when we hope in Him.""The waterpark--yay!" Nate pumped a fist in the air. "And a God we can hope in." He glanced at his mom. "I'm happy for that too." –Emily Acker

Waterparks and Hopea3ad07a7-4fcc-4b96-8e2e-f951d56dc39cMon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Running Rough Read: Psalms 26:1-3; 139:23-24 “What’s wrong with the car, Daddy?” asked five-year-old Lydia as the family drove to their country home after a church service in the village. “It’s jerking.” “It’s sure running rough,” said Dad. “It’s been doing that lately, but it’s never been this bad before.” “Are we going to make it home?” Lydia peered through the window at the trees lining the steep drop at the side of the road. “Sure, we’ll make it,” said Lydia’s older brother, Barrett. “We always do.” The car slowly climbed a long, steep hill. Dad pushed the accelerator pedal to the floor, but the car refused to speed up. Dad frowned. “I must say, I’m annoyed with myself for not checking this out sooner,” he said. “I should have taken the car to the mechanic when I first noticed it wasn’t running smoothly.” “I think it’s getting worse,” said Barrett. He wasn’t so sure they’d make it home after all. Mom sighed. “Well, at least we’re close enough to home that we can walk the rest of the way if we have to, but we’d have a long uphill hike.” “I guess the car needs regular checkups just like we do,” said Barrett. “Like Pastor Kim said in his sermon this morning—have a checkup every day, and if you see a trouble spot, take care of the problem before it gets worse.” “Our car needs a checkup every day?” Lydia asked, puzzled. Barrett laughed. “No, we do! As we pray, read the Bible, and go to church, we need to be on the lookout for any trouble spots of sin that God may be pointing out to us. If we see any, we need to confess them to Him right away. Jesus will forgive us and help us fix them so we can run smoothly again.” To the relief of the whole family, the car kept going and they finally reached their driveway. “Well,” said Dad, “I hope you’ll remember this lesson about doing regular checkups in your life, because I don’t intend to let this car teach us that lesson again. Tomorrow it goes to the mechanic to be fixed!” –Emilia D. Nichols How about you? Do you do regular checkups in your life? Do you spend time with the Lord in prayer, in His Word, and at church? When you do that, you may see trouble spots of sin in your life that don’t match up to how He wants you to live. If so, confess them to Jesus and ask for forgiveness. Trust Him to help you turn away from sin. Then keep doing checkups to make sure you’re living in a way that shows others His love. Today's Key Verse: Search me, O God…see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (NKJV) Psalm 139:23-24 Today's Key Thought: Examine your life daily

Read: Psalms 26:1-3; 139:23-24 “What’s wrong with the car, Daddy?” asked five-year-old Lydia as the family drove to their country home after a church service in the village. “It’s jerking.” “It’s sure running rough,” said Dad. “It’s been doing that lately, but it’s never been this bad before.” “Are we going to make it home?” Lydia peered through the window at the trees lining the steep drop at the side of the road. “Sure, we’ll make it,” said Lydia’s older brother, Barrett. “We always do.” The car slowly climbed a long, steep hill. Dad pushed the accelerator pedal to the floor, but the car refused to speed up. Dad frowned. “I must say, I’m annoyed with myself for not checking this out sooner,” he said. “I should have taken the car to the mechanic when I first noticed it wasn’t running smoothly.” “I think it’s getting worse,” said Barrett. He wasn’t so sure they’d make it home after all. Mom sighed. “Well, at least we’re close enough to home that we can walk the rest of the way if we have to, but we’d have a long uphill hike.” “I guess the car needs regular checkups just like we do,” said Barrett. “Like Pastor Kim said in his sermon this morning—have a checkup every day, and if you see a trouble spot, take care of the problem before it gets worse.” “Our car needs a checkup every day?” Lydia asked, puzzled. Barrett laughed. “No, we do! As we pray, read the Bible, and go to church, we need to be on the lookout for any trouble spots of sin that God may be pointing out to us. If we see any, we need to confess them to Him right away. Jesus will forgive us and help us fix them so we can run smoothly again.” To the relief of the whole family, the car kept going and they finally reached their driveway. “Well,” said Dad, “I hope you’ll remember this lesson about doing regular checkups in your life, because I don’t intend to let this car teach us that lesson again. Tomorrow it goes to the mechanic to be fixed!” –Emilia D. Nichols How about you? Do you do regular checkups in your life? Do you spend time with the Lord in prayer, in His Word, and at church? When you do that, you may see trouble spots of sin in your life that don’t match up to how He wants you to live. If so, confess them to Jesus and ask for forgiveness. Trust Him to help you turn away from sin. Then keep doing checkups to make sure you’re living in a way that shows others His love. Today's Key Verse: Search me, O God…see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (NKJV) Psalm 139:23-24 Today's Key Thought: Examine your life daily

Running Rough 9f821d39-7394-4ca9-adfc-ec2d63795cbcSun, 22 Jun 2025 04:02:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Brothers and Sisters in Baptism (2025) The Catechism shows us how Baptism unites the Church as a “People of God of the New Covenant” and goes so far as to say that “Baptism constitutes the foundation of communion among all Christians.” We all belong to Jesus, together. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that with the gift of unity in Baptism comes real responsibility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1267-1274. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism shows us how Baptism unites the Church as a “People of God of the New Covenant” and goes so far as to say that “Baptism constitutes the foundation of communion among all Christians.” We all belong to Jesus, together. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that with the gift of unity in Baptism comes real responsibility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1267-1274. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 173: Brothers and Sisters in Baptism (2025)1a78b504-62bf-431b-b591-92227051ed99Sun, 22 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Confidence in God (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 173: Confidence in God (2025)2f8a1652-fd7c-4a51-9709-d187a7665106Sun, 22 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Confidence in God (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 173: Confidence in God (2025)55363cb6-edf6-48a7-9323-767fb89aa323Sun, 22 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRunning Rough"What's wrong with the car, Daddy?" asked five-year-old Lydia as the family drove to their country home after a church service in the village. "It's jerking.""It's sure running rough," said Dad. "It's been doing that lately, but it's never been this bad before.""Are we going to make it home?" Lydia peered through the window at the trees lining the steep drop at the side of the road."Sure, we'll make it," said Lydia's older brother, Barrett. "We always do."The car slowly climbed a long, steep hill. Dad pushed the accelerator pedal to the floor, but the car refused to speed up. Dad frowned. "I must say, I'm annoyed with myself for not checking this out sooner," he said. "I should have taken the car to the mechanic when I first noticed it wasn't running smoothly.""I think it's getting worse," said Barrett. He wasn't so sure they'd make it home after all.Mom sighed. "Well, at least we're close enough to home that we can walk the rest of the way if we have to, but we'd have a long uphill hike.""I guess the car needs regular checkups just like we do," said Barrett. "Like Pastor Kim said in his sermon this morning--have a checkup every day, and if you see a trouble spot, take care of the problem before it gets worse.""Our car needs a checkup every day?" Lydia asked, puzzled.Barrett laughed. "No, we do! As we pray, read the Bible, and go to church, we need to be on the lookout for any trouble spots of sin that God may be pointing out to us. If we see any, we need to confess them to Him right away. Jesus will forgive us and help us fix them so we can run smoothly again."To the relief of the whole family, the car kept going and they finally reached their driveway. "Well," said Dad, "I hope you'll remember this lesson about doing regular checkups in your life, because I don't intend to let this car teach us that lesson again. Tomorrow it goes to the mechanic to be fixed!" –Emilia D. Nichols

"What's wrong with the car, Daddy?" asked five-year-old Lydia as the family drove to their country home after a church service in the village. "It's jerking.""It's sure running rough," said Dad. "It's been doing that lately, but it's never been this bad before.""Are we going to make it home?" Lydia peered through the window at the trees lining the steep drop at the side of the road."Sure, we'll make it," said Lydia's older brother, Barrett. "We always do."The car slowly climbed a long, steep hill. Dad pushed the accelerator pedal to the floor, but the car refused to speed up. Dad frowned. "I must say, I'm annoyed with myself for not checking this out sooner," he said. "I should have taken the car to the mechanic when I first noticed it wasn't running smoothly.""I think it's getting worse," said Barrett. He wasn't so sure they'd make it home after all.Mom sighed. "Well, at least we're close enough to home that we can walk the rest of the way if we have to, but we'd have a long uphill hike.""I guess the car needs regular checkups just like we do," said Barrett. "Like Pastor Kim said in his sermon this morning--have a checkup every day, and if you see a trouble spot, take care of the problem before it gets worse.""Our car needs a checkup every day?" Lydia asked, puzzled.Barrett laughed. "No, we do! As we pray, read the Bible, and go to church, we need to be on the lookout for any trouble spots of sin that God may be pointing out to us. If we see any, we need to confess them to Him right away. Jesus will forgive us and help us fix them so we can run smoothly again."To the relief of the whole family, the car kept going and they finally reached their driveway. "Well," said Dad, "I hope you'll remember this lesson about doing regular checkups in your life, because I don't intend to let this car teach us that lesson again. Tomorrow it goes to the mechanic to be fixed!" –Emilia D. Nichols

Running Roughf2320e91-8c0e-495e-976e-137e90d12ee4Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags6/22/25 Pillar and Foundation: Greatest Gift Homily from the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Jesus did not say "Read this in memory of Me." He said "Do this in memory of Me." The greatest gift Jesus gave us is Himself in the Eucharist. And yet, even people who love Jesus very much can miss this gift without the guidance and teaching of the Church. Mass Readings from June 22, 2025: Genesis 14:18-20 Psalm 110:1-41 Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 9:11-17

Homily from the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Jesus did not say "Read this in memory of Me." He said "Do this in memory of Me." The greatest gift Jesus gave us is Himself in the Eucharist. And yet, even people who love Jesus very much can miss this gift without the guidance and teaching of the Church. Mass Readings from June 22, 2025: Genesis 14:18-20 Psalm 110:1-41 Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 9:11-17

full6/22/25 Pillar and Foundation: Greatest Gift69968855-ba2a-4b48-9552-e56df608b44dSat, 21 Jun 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags6/22/25 Pillar and Foundation: Greatest Gift Homily from the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Jesus did not say "Read this in memory of Me." He said "Do this in memory of Me." The greatest gift Jesus gave us is Himself in the Eucharist. And yet, even people who love Jesus very much can miss this gift without the guidance and teaching of the Church. Mass Readings from June 22, 2025: Genesis 14:18-20 Psalm 110:1-41 Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 9:11-17

Homily from the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Jesus did not say "Read this in memory of Me." He said "Do this in memory of Me." The greatest gift Jesus gave us is Himself in the Eucharist. And yet, even people who love Jesus very much can miss this gift without the guidance and teaching of the Church. Mass Readings from June 22, 2025: Genesis 14:18-20 Psalm 110:1-41 Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 9:11-17

full6/22/25 Pillar and Foundation: Greatest Gift9f9c75d3-4a70-4288-a41b-a0887c5726eaSat, 21 Jun 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Fruits of Labor Read: Matthew 25:14-29 "Yum, your mangoes are the best, Nenek!” Eyes sparkling, Kira chewed the scrumptious mangoes her Indonesian grandmother had just peeled for her. “You mean Kakek’s mangoes,” Nenek said, chuckling. “Your grandfather was the one who bought and planted the seeds in our backyard. The tree grew and grew, but no mangoes. Kakek persisted and kept fertilizing it though. It was only after his death that fruit buds bloomed. Too bad he never saw the fruits of his labor.” Kira’s eyes dimmed as she thought of her grandfather, who died two years ago. “I miss Kakek.” “Do you remember how he often took you to church?” said Nenek. “Even when his health started failing, he loved to take you and talk about what you learned afterward.” Kira nodded. “I remember he took me to church two weeks before he was hospitalized. I didn’t want to go then—I was tired from a basketball tournament on Saturday night, which we lost. But on Sunday morning, Kakek showed up with a huge smile and convinced me to go.” “I remember you were really down that night,” Nenek said. “You and your team worked so hard for that tournament.” "Yeah—I thought of quitting basketball then. But then Kakek took me to church, and the sermon was on the parable of the bags of gold. Two of the servants were faithful with what God gave them and were able to make it grow. After church, Kakek said the parable was about using whatever God has given us—including our talents—to help more people know about Jesus. He told me about the time he lost a tennis match but kept on practicing and eventually won a game. He said his faith in Jesus kept him going and that he was trusting God to help him use his gifts however He wanted him to. It made me realize how much I needed Jesus. I asked Kakek to pray with me, and I became a Christian that day.” Kira’s face brightened. “I’m so glad I had him in my life, Nenek.” She wrapped her arms around her grandmother. Nenek planted a kiss on Kira’s forehead. “So in the end, Kakek did see the fruits of his labor—not the mangoes, but you putting your faith in Jesus.” –Ruth Setyadi How about you? Have you ever worked at something but failed to see results? Perhaps it was a hard subject at school or a sport. Maybe you prayed for a family member or friend to trust in Jesus, but they continue to reject Him. Don’t give up. Be faithful and persistent in the things God has put on your heart to do, and trust Him with the fruits of your labor—whether you see them or not. Today's Key Verse: Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (NIV) Galatians 6:9 Today's Key Thought: Be faithful and persistent

Read: Matthew 25:14-29 "Yum, your mangoes are the best, Nenek!” Eyes sparkling, Kira chewed the scrumptious mangoes her Indonesian grandmother had just peeled for her. “You mean Kakek’s mangoes,” Nenek said, chuckling. “Your grandfather was the one who bought and planted the seeds in our backyard. The tree grew and grew, but no mangoes. Kakek persisted and kept fertilizing it though. It was only after his death that fruit buds bloomed. Too bad he never saw the fruits of his labor.” Kira’s eyes dimmed as she thought of her grandfather, who died two years ago. “I miss Kakek.” “Do you remember how he often took you to church?” said Nenek. “Even when his health started failing, he loved to take you and talk about what you learned afterward.” Kira nodded. “I remember he took me to church two weeks before he was hospitalized. I didn’t want to go then—I was tired from a basketball tournament on Saturday night, which we lost. But on Sunday morning, Kakek showed up with a huge smile and convinced me to go.” “I remember you were really down that night,” Nenek said. “You and your team worked so hard for that tournament.” "Yeah—I thought of quitting basketball then. But then Kakek took me to church, and the sermon was on the parable of the bags of gold. Two of the servants were faithful with what God gave them and were able to make it grow. After church, Kakek said the parable was about using whatever God has given us—including our talents—to help more people know about Jesus. He told me about the time he lost a tennis match but kept on practicing and eventually won a game. He said his faith in Jesus kept him going and that he was trusting God to help him use his gifts however He wanted him to. It made me realize how much I needed Jesus. I asked Kakek to pray with me, and I became a Christian that day.” Kira’s face brightened. “I’m so glad I had him in my life, Nenek.” She wrapped her arms around her grandmother. Nenek planted a kiss on Kira’s forehead. “So in the end, Kakek did see the fruits of his labor—not the mangoes, but you putting your faith in Jesus.” –Ruth Setyadi How about you? Have you ever worked at something but failed to see results? Perhaps it was a hard subject at school or a sport. Maybe you prayed for a family member or friend to trust in Jesus, but they continue to reject Him. Don’t give up. Be faithful and persistent in the things God has put on your heart to do, and trust Him with the fruits of your labor—whether you see them or not. Today's Key Verse: Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (NIV) Galatians 6:9 Today's Key Thought: Be faithful and persistent

Fruits of Labor 3d2629bd-e7c4-49c3-8391-5fa8938bea03Sat, 21 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: What Does Baptism Do? (2025) Baptism has profound effects upon the baptized: “purification from sins and new birth in the Holy Spirit.” The Catechism shows us that the graces of Baptism are so deep that—for the newly baptized—“nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God.” Fr. Mike relates to us the hard teaching that we are born mere beloved creatures of God—but through Baptism, we become adopted sons and daughters of God. Today’s readings are paragraphs 1262-1266. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Baptism has profound effects upon the baptized: “purification from sins and new birth in the Holy Spirit.” The Catechism shows us that the graces of Baptism are so deep that—for the newly baptized—“nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God.” Fr. Mike relates to us the hard teaching that we are born mere beloved creatures of God—but through Baptism, we become adopted sons and daughters of God. Today’s readings are paragraphs 1262-1266. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 172: What Does Baptism Do? (2025)4371c6fa-636f-4c2a-a88a-8d03367673fbSat, 21 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2025)78f12305-c08f-45d1-8b88-df158a0ce562Sat, 21 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2025)eda6786c-3588-42bd-b8f7-1d035bcd3357Sat, 21 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFruits of Labor"Yum, your mangoes are the best, Nenek!" Eyes sparkling, Kira chewed the scrumptious mangoes her Indonesian grandmother had just peeled for her. "You mean Kakek's mangoes," Nenek said, chuckling. "Your grandfather was the one who bought and planted the seeds in our backyard. The tree grew and grew, but no mangoes. Kakek persisted and kept fertilizing it though. It was only after his death that fruit buds bloomed. Too bad he never saw the fruits of his labor." Kira's eyes dimmed as she thought of her grandfather, who died two years ago. "I miss Kakek." "Do you remember how he often took you to church?" said Nenek. "Even when his health started failing, he loved to take you and talk about what you learned afterward." Kira nodded. "I remember he took me to church two weeks before he was hospitalized. I didn't want to go then--I was tired from a basketball tournament on Saturday night, which we lost. But on Sunday morning, Kakek showed up with a huge smile and convinced me to go.""I remember you were really down that night," Nenek said. "You and your team worked so hard for that tournament.""Yeah--I thought of quitting basketball then. But then Kakek took me to church, and the sermon was on the parable of the bags of gold. Two of the servants were faithful with what God gave them and were able to make it grow. After church, Kakek said the parable was about using whatever God has given us--including our talents--to help more people know about Jesus. He told me about the time he lost a tennis match but kept on practicing and eventually won a game. He said his faith in Jesus kept him going and that he was trusting God to help him use his gifts however He wanted him to. It made me realize how much I needed Jesus. I asked Kakek to pray with me, and I became a Christian that day." Kira's face brightened. "I'm so glad I had him in my life, Nenek." She wrapped her arms around her grandmother.Nenek planted a kiss on Kira's forehead. "So in the end, Kakek did see the fruits of his labor--not the mangoes, but you putting your faith in Jesus." –Ruth Setyadi

"Yum, your mangoes are the best, Nenek!" Eyes sparkling, Kira chewed the scrumptious mangoes her Indonesian grandmother had just peeled for her. "You mean Kakek's mangoes," Nenek said, chuckling. "Your grandfather was the one who bought and planted the seeds in our backyard. The tree grew and grew, but no mangoes. Kakek persisted and kept fertilizing it though. It was only after his death that fruit buds bloomed. Too bad he never saw the fruits of his labor." Kira's eyes dimmed as she thought of her grandfather, who died two years ago. "I miss Kakek." "Do you remember how he often took you to church?" said Nenek. "Even when his health started failing, he loved to take you and talk about what you learned afterward." Kira nodded. "I remember he took me to church two weeks before he was hospitalized. I didn't want to go then--I was tired from a basketball tournament on Saturday night, which we lost. But on Sunday morning, Kakek showed up with a huge smile and convinced me to go.""I remember you were really down that night," Nenek said. "You and your team worked so hard for that tournament.""Yeah--I thought of quitting basketball then. But then Kakek took me to church, and the sermon was on the parable of the bags of gold. Two of the servants were faithful with what God gave them and were able to make it grow. After church, Kakek said the parable was about using whatever God has given us--including our talents--to help more people know about Jesus. He told me about the time he lost a tennis match but kept on practicing and eventually won a game. He said his faith in Jesus kept him going and that he was trusting God to help him use his gifts however He wanted him to. It made me realize how much I needed Jesus. I asked Kakek to pray with me, and I became a Christian that day." Kira's face brightened. "I'm so glad I had him in my life, Nenek." She wrapped her arms around her grandmother.Nenek planted a kiss on Kira's forehead. "So in the end, Kakek did see the fruits of his labor--not the mangoes, but you putting your faith in Jesus." –Ruth Setyadi

Fruits of Laborfcf09fbf-149b-4280-b7b9-028c77737c08Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCodependency & People Pleasing | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   This week we’re diving into codependency & people pleasing, and how these patterns can show up in our relationships. We’re unpacking what it really means to live for an audience of One, why setting boundaries is biblical, and how to let go of the pressure to be everything for everyone.   Episode starts at around 16 mins.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   Good Ranchers Good ranchers special offer for this month: Free ground beef, bacon, chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code GGB. https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb   Miracle Made Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/GGB and use the code GGB to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   This week we’re diving into codependency & people pleasing, and how these patterns can show up in our relationships. We’re unpacking what it really means to live for an audience of One, why setting boundaries is biblical, and how to let go of the pressure to be everything for everyone.   Episode starts at around 16 mins.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   Good Ranchers Good ranchers special offer for this month: Free ground beef, bacon, chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code GGB. https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb   Miracle Made Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/GGB and use the code GGB to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullCodependency & People Pleasing | Girls Gone Bible9ab91db5-f0ff-4108-b1ed-ac293762f344Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:32:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagssexual purity, tattoos, secular entertainment Q+A episodeHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through submissions sent in by you guys! Ally shares what the Bible says about tattoos, sexual purity and secular entertainment. Please let us know if you love these types of episodes and if there are any more topics you'd love for us to cover down in the comment section! "God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin. Then each of you will control his own body and live in holiness and honor—not in lustful passion like the pagans who do not know God and his ways." 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through submissions sent in by you guys! Ally shares what the Bible says about tattoos, sexual purity and secular entertainment. Please let us know if you love these types of episodes and if there are any more topics you'd love for us to cover down in the comment section! "God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin. Then each of you will control his own body and live in holiness and honor—not in lustful passion like the pagans who do not know God and his ways." 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullsexual purity, tattoos, secular entertainment Q+A episode5a430a9b-d76d-4df4-b090-1915c1cf96eaFri, 20 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +00002880https://216.73.216.191/allTagssexual purity, tattoos, secular entertainment Q+A episodeHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through submissions sent in by you guys! Ally shares what the Bible says about tattoos, sexual purity and secular entertainment. Please let us know if you love these types of episodes and if there are any more topics you'd love for us to cover down in the comment section! "God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin. Then each of you will control his own body and live in holiness and honor—not in lustful passion like the pagans who do not know God and his ways." 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through submissions sent in by you guys! Ally shares what the Bible says about tattoos, sexual purity and secular entertainment. Please let us know if you love these types of episodes and if there are any more topics you'd love for us to cover down in the comment section! "God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin. Then each of you will control his own body and live in holiness and honor—not in lustful passion like the pagans who do not know God and his ways." 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullsexual purity, tattoos, secular entertainment Q+A episode35a47f38-18d1-4f03-bf6d-5bf0273100a0Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Instantly Calm Your Anxiety - Dr. Martha BeckDr. Martha Beck explains how the right hemisphere of the brain, through creative thinking, can be a sanctuary for those struggling with anxiety. While today's fast-paced world often frames creative expression as unproductive, learning to embrace it is crucial for improving mental well-being. In this top moment, discover how creative tools can offer emotional relief, helping you feel more calm, grounded, and connected to your true self. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/7WH0j10fkUb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/enmhhX4jkUb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Martha Beck - https://marthabeck.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Martha Beck explains how the right hemisphere of the brain, through creative thinking, can be a sanctuary for those struggling with anxiety. While today's fast-paced world often frames creative expression as unproductive, learning to embrace it is crucial for improving mental well-being. In this top moment, discover how creative tools can offer emotional relief, helping you feel more calm, grounded, and connected to your true self. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/7WH0j10fkUb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/enmhhX4jkUb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Martha Beck - https://marthabeck.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Instantly Calm Your Anxiety - Dr. Martha Beck65d5beed-2781-4cd3-b90a-fa94392b3b0eFri, 20 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +00001671https://216.73.216.191/allTags Mom Needs Her Coffee Read: 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 "I need you to move a little faster, Lincoln. What’s taking you so long? This morning could not be going any worse, and you’re not helping things at all.” Lincoln blinked back tears as his mom snapped at him for being too slow heading out to the van. One of his shoes had been hard to get on, so he was dragging his foot a bit, waiting until he was seated to fix it. “I can’t believe I overslept,” Mom muttered to herself as they got into the van. “Today of all days, when I have a meeting with my boss…” Lincoln got settled in the van and worked on adjusting his shoe. He had it fixed by the time his mom dropped him off at his grandma’s house. A few hours later, Mom returned to pick him up. “I’m sorry I was a little grumpy this morning, Lincoln.” She held up a cup of an iced brown liquid. “I needed my morning coffee. I really can’t go without that.” Lincoln sighed. “You needed it, Mom?” “Yes. You know me and coffee; I can’t function without it.” Lincoln followed his mom out to the van. “I thought the only thing we were supposed to need was Jesus.” “Hmm.” Mom settled into the driver’s seat. “Well, technically, He is all we need,” she said. “But we have some earthly needs too.” Lincoln frowned. “Like coffee?” Mom backed out of the driveway and started through town. She was quiet for a few minutes before she glanced back at Lincoln. “Okay, that’s not a good excuse,” she said. “I’m not a baby, crying because I need my milk at the start of the day. More importantly, Jesus gives me the power to love others the way He does. I should be able to be a loving and kind person without coffee. I’m sorry.” “I forgive you,” Lincoln said. “And I’m sorry you overslept this morning.” “Everything worked out in the end,” Mom said. “Right now I just need God’s grace, huh? I need Him to forgive me for letting my bad morning and lack of coffee affect my attitude and lead to a case of the grumpies taking over.” –Emily Acker How about you? What do you need each day in order to be kind and loving? Do you ever find yourself treating others badly because you’re hungry, haven’t slept well, or just want more time to yourself? Things like eating and sleeping well are important, but your greatest need of all is for Jesus. Trust Him to forgive your wrongs, meet your daily needs, and give you the power to show His love to others—even when you’re tired or hungry. Today's Key Verse: And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (NIV) Philippians 4:19 Today's Key Thought: Let Jesus be all you need

Read: 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 "I need you to move a little faster, Lincoln. What’s taking you so long? This morning could not be going any worse, and you’re not helping things at all.” Lincoln blinked back tears as his mom snapped at him for being too slow heading out to the van. One of his shoes had been hard to get on, so he was dragging his foot a bit, waiting until he was seated to fix it. “I can’t believe I overslept,” Mom muttered to herself as they got into the van. “Today of all days, when I have a meeting with my boss…” Lincoln got settled in the van and worked on adjusting his shoe. He had it fixed by the time his mom dropped him off at his grandma’s house. A few hours later, Mom returned to pick him up. “I’m sorry I was a little grumpy this morning, Lincoln.” She held up a cup of an iced brown liquid. “I needed my morning coffee. I really can’t go without that.” Lincoln sighed. “You needed it, Mom?” “Yes. You know me and coffee; I can’t function without it.” Lincoln followed his mom out to the van. “I thought the only thing we were supposed to need was Jesus.” “Hmm.” Mom settled into the driver’s seat. “Well, technically, He is all we need,” she said. “But we have some earthly needs too.” Lincoln frowned. “Like coffee?” Mom backed out of the driveway and started through town. She was quiet for a few minutes before she glanced back at Lincoln. “Okay, that’s not a good excuse,” she said. “I’m not a baby, crying because I need my milk at the start of the day. More importantly, Jesus gives me the power to love others the way He does. I should be able to be a loving and kind person without coffee. I’m sorry.” “I forgive you,” Lincoln said. “And I’m sorry you overslept this morning.” “Everything worked out in the end,” Mom said. “Right now I just need God’s grace, huh? I need Him to forgive me for letting my bad morning and lack of coffee affect my attitude and lead to a case of the grumpies taking over.” –Emily Acker How about you? What do you need each day in order to be kind and loving? Do you ever find yourself treating others badly because you’re hungry, haven’t slept well, or just want more time to yourself? Things like eating and sleeping well are important, but your greatest need of all is for Jesus. Trust Him to forgive your wrongs, meet your daily needs, and give you the power to show His love to others—even when you’re tired or hungry. Today's Key Verse: And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (NIV) Philippians 4:19 Today's Key Thought: Let Jesus be all you need

Mom Needs Her Coffee ca5057fa-c0dd-4126-aa81-ace51c874d8fFri, 20 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: The Necessity of Baptism (2025) “Baptism is the sacrament of faith.” The Catechism explains to us who can baptize as well as why we need Baptism for eternal life. It also explains to us what happens when people die without the opportunity for Baptism. Fr. Mike addresses our “what about” questions concerning Baptism. Most especially, Fr. Mike addresses the destination of those who will never have the opportunity to hear the Gospel or be baptized. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1253-1261. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“Baptism is the sacrament of faith.” The Catechism explains to us who can baptize as well as why we need Baptism for eternal life. It also explains to us what happens when people die without the opportunity for Baptism. Fr. Mike addresses our “what about” questions concerning Baptism. Most especially, Fr. Mike addresses the destination of those who will never have the opportunity to hear the Gospel or be baptized. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1253-1261. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 171: The Necessity of Baptism (2025)f999e948-dfa7-4e5a-b7a4-124703cc7773Fri, 20 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2025)3bb0e3df-5c7e-4b3b-84d3-5e910642af5dFri, 20 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2025)515af539-0bf5-4252-95b3-14ac3423e069Fri, 20 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMom Needs Her Coffee"I need you to move a little faster, Lincoln. What's taking you so long? This morning could not be going any worse, and you're not helping things at all."Lincoln blinked back tears as his mom snapped at him for being too slow heading out to the van. One of his shoes had been hard to get on, so he was dragging his foot a bit, waiting until he was seated to fix it."I can't believe I overslept," Mom muttered to herself as they got into the van. "Today of all days, when I have a meeting with my boss…"Lincoln got settled in the van and worked on adjusting his shoe. He had it fixed by the time his mom dropped him off at his grandma's house.A few hours later, Mom returned to pick him up. "I'm sorry I was a little grumpy this morning, Lincoln." She held up a cup of an iced brown liquid. "I needed my morning coffee. I really can't go without that."Lincoln sighed. "You needed it, Mom?""Yes. You know me and coffee; I can't function without it."Lincoln followed his mom out to the van. "I thought the only thing we were supposed to need was Jesus.""Hmm." Mom settled into the driver's seat. "Well, technically, He is all we need," she said. "But we have some earthly needs too."Lincoln frowned. "Like coffee?"Mom backed out of the driveway and started through town. She was quiet for a few minutes before she glanced back at Lincoln. "Okay, that's not a good excuse," she said. "I'm not a baby, crying because I need my milk at the start of the day. More importantly, Jesus gives me the power to love others the way He does. I should be able to be a loving and kind person without coffee. I'm sorry.""I forgive you," Lincoln said. "And I'm sorry you overslept this morning.""Everything worked out in the end," Mom said. "Right now I just need God's grace, huh? I need Him to forgive me for letting my bad morning and lack of coffee affect my attitude and lead to a case of the grumpies taking over." –Emily Acker

"I need you to move a little faster, Lincoln. What's taking you so long? This morning could not be going any worse, and you're not helping things at all."Lincoln blinked back tears as his mom snapped at him for being too slow heading out to the van. One of his shoes had been hard to get on, so he was dragging his foot a bit, waiting until he was seated to fix it."I can't believe I overslept," Mom muttered to herself as they got into the van. "Today of all days, when I have a meeting with my boss…"Lincoln got settled in the van and worked on adjusting his shoe. He had it fixed by the time his mom dropped him off at his grandma's house.A few hours later, Mom returned to pick him up. "I'm sorry I was a little grumpy this morning, Lincoln." She held up a cup of an iced brown liquid. "I needed my morning coffee. I really can't go without that."Lincoln sighed. "You needed it, Mom?""Yes. You know me and coffee; I can't function without it."Lincoln followed his mom out to the van. "I thought the only thing we were supposed to need was Jesus.""Hmm." Mom settled into the driver's seat. "Well, technically, He is all we need," she said. "But we have some earthly needs too."Lincoln frowned. "Like coffee?"Mom backed out of the driveway and started through town. She was quiet for a few minutes before she glanced back at Lincoln. "Okay, that's not a good excuse," she said. "I'm not a baby, crying because I need my milk at the start of the day. More importantly, Jesus gives me the power to love others the way He does. I should be able to be a loving and kind person without coffee. I'm sorry.""I forgive you," Lincoln said. "And I'm sorry you overslept this morning.""Everything worked out in the end," Mom said. "Right now I just need God's grace, huh? I need Him to forgive me for letting my bad morning and lack of coffee affect my attitude and lead to a case of the grumpies taking over." –Emily Acker

Mom Needs Her Coffee062c229a-82a3-4d78-850f-cabb5f9cf379Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhere Do I Start with the Bible? Feeling intimidated by the Bible? You’re not alone — but that shouldn’t keep you from opening it. Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why that feeling is normal and even good. He shares how to approach Scripture with humility and curiosity, and offers tools like The Bible in a Year podcast and the Great Adventure Bible Timeline to help you get started. Don’t wait until you feel ready, begin today! Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour July 9 - Vail, CO October 20 - Detroit, MI October 21 - Sugar Land, TX October 22 - Cedar Park, TX October 23 - Fort Worth, TX Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Feeling intimidated by the Bible? You’re not alone — but that shouldn’t keep you from opening it. Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why that feeling is normal and even good. He shares how to approach Scripture with humility and curiosity, and offers tools like The Bible in a Year podcast and the Great Adventure Bible Timeline to help you get started. Don’t wait until you feel ready, begin today! Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour July 9 - Vail, CO October 20 - Detroit, MI October 21 - Sugar Land, TX October 22 - Cedar Park, TX October 23 - Fort Worth, TX Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhere Do I Start with the Bible?0dcb6768-52e6-4db4-897c-ab3d8c16180eThu, 19 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#924 - Luke 6:43-7:10 – Wise and FoolishThis episode is part 16 in a study of the gospel of Luke. More from the sermon on the Plain include a foolish man and a wise man. Also a wise Roman Centurion who understands authority. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 16 in a study of the gospel of Luke. More from the sermon on the Plain include a foolish man and a wise man. Also a wise Roman Centurion who understands authority. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#924 - Luke 6:43-7:10 – Wise and Foolishc5a461ef-9351-4835-a487-a019d93c4ae3Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000775https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Wound You Regret Most: How Fathers Begin to HealWhat happens when the child you love won’t speak to you anymore? When the hurt runs deep—and it’s your fault? John Heinen and Devin Schadt go deep into one of the hardest realities a Catholic father can face: seeking forgiveness from a child who’s been wounded by your failure. Drawing from personal experience, they walk through the steps of Recognize, Repair, and Rebuild—offering practical and spiritual insight for men who want to restore trust without forcing the outcome. This truth works for children from 18 months to adulthood. This isn’t a quick fix. It’s a call to live with humility, pursue the heart of your child, and become the kind of father they can one day forgive—even if they never say the words. Books for the Journey: LEAD – ⁠⁠https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/products/lead-daily-devontions-for-every-man QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS – 27 SESSIONS AVAILABLEEnjoy 27 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when the child you love won’t speak to you anymore? When the hurt runs deep—and it’s your fault? John Heinen and Devin Schadt go deep into one of the hardest realities a Catholic father can face: seeking forgiveness from a child who’s been wounded by your failure. Drawing from personal experience, they walk through the steps of Recognize, Repair, and Rebuild—offering practical and spiritual insight for men who want to restore trust without forcing the outcome. This truth works for children from 18 months to adulthood. This isn’t a quick fix. It’s a call to live with humility, pursue the heart of your child, and become the kind of father they can one day forgive—even if they never say the words. Books for the Journey: LEAD – ⁠⁠https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/products/lead-daily-devontions-for-every-man QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS – 27 SESSIONS AVAILABLEEnjoy 27 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Wound You Regret Most: How Fathers Begin to Heal38be068c-7ba9-412c-a03f-13ff0570ec45Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:45:00 +00003081https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTHE FEMINISM DEBATE: Is Feminism Betraying Women? The Hidden Risk Of Casual Sex!Has feminism betrayed the very women it promised to empower? Deborah France-White, Louise Perry, and Erica Komisar go head-to-head on the hidden costs of sexual freedom.  Deborah Frances-White is a bestselling author and host of The Guilty Feminist podcast, Louise Perry is a journalist and author of The Case Against the Sexual Revolution, and Erica Komisar is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, and author of books such as, ‘Chicken Little the Sky Isn't Falling: Raising Resilient Adolescents in the New Age of Anxiety’.  In this heated debate, they discuss: What casual sex is really doing to women.  Why relationships are declining. The parenting crisis that no one’s talking about. Why fewer people are having children. How modern dating is affecting female self-worth. 00:00 Intro02:29 Introducing the Panel03:43 What Is the Sexual Revolution?10:16 Autonomy, Freedom, and Agency as a Byproduct of the Sexual Revolution15:03 Casual Sex and Hookup Culture31:02 One Sexual Partner for Life33:15 Age of Marriage Increasing Over Time33:55 Emotional Consequences of Sex39:51 Feminists Typically Have Had Trauma43:28 Agency as a Personality Trait47:42 Sex Education in Schools49:34 Female Pleasure51:27 Is Sexual Freedom Making Us Happy?53:51 Feeling Bullied by the Narrative of Freedom57:44 Ads59:47 Manosphere and Tradwives01:07:10 Do Women Want Men to Be Providers?01:08:01 Children and Gender Roles01:12:23 Poor Mothers Looking After Children01:18:32 The Role Feminism Has Had on Motherhood01:22:35 Would Steven Take 3 Years Off Work to Raise Children?01:23:43 Men and Women's Nurturing Hormones01:28:12 We Can't Be Neutral About Policies01:30:39 The Narrative That Having Children Is Miserable01:32:27 Female Guilt01:33:35 Parenthood and Narcissism01:41:42 Birth Rates Declining01:43:06 Traditional Gender Roles01:48:44 Demonizing Feminism01:52:53 Link Between Political Stance and Number of Children01:57:03 Ads01:58:48 Pornography02:06:17 Masculine Virtues02:11:31 Do Boys and Girls Need to Be Parented Differently?02:13:00 Chivalry02:14:05 Evolutionary Differences02:19:20 Quotas in Education02:21:17 Final Thoughts Deborah: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3ZZFB39 Deborah’s book, ‘Six Conversations We’re Too Scared To Have’, here: https://bit.ly/45ufBAh Follow Erica: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4lchbvi Erica’s book, ‘Chicken Little the Sky Isn’t Falling: Raising Resilient Adolescents in the New Age of Anxiety’, here: https://bit.ly/3G2OhyI Follow Louise: X - https://bit.ly/3I1aHRu Louise’s book, ‘The Case Against the Sexual Revolution: A New Guide to Sex in the 21st Century’, here: https://bit.ly/4kN5QSD The Diary Of A CEO: Join DOAC circle here -https://doaccircle.com/ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors:  Stan Store - Visit https://link.stan.store/joinstanchallenge to join the challenge!KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has feminism betrayed the very women it promised to empower? Deborah France-White, Louise Perry, and Erica Komisar go head-to-head on the hidden costs of sexual freedom.  Deborah Frances-White is a bestselling author and host of The Guilty Feminist podcast, Louise Perry is a journalist and author of The Case Against the Sexual Revolution, and Erica Komisar is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, and author of books such as, ‘Chicken Little the Sky Isn't Falling: Raising Resilient Adolescents in the New Age of Anxiety’.  In this heated debate, they discuss: What casual sex is really doing to women.  Why relationships are declining. The parenting crisis that no one’s talking about. Why fewer people are having children. How modern dating is affecting female self-worth. 00:00 Intro02:29 Introducing the Panel03:43 What Is the Sexual Revolution?10:16 Autonomy, Freedom, and Agency as a Byproduct of the Sexual Revolution15:03 Casual Sex and Hookup Culture31:02 One Sexual Partner for Life33:15 Age of Marriage Increasing Over Time33:55 Emotional Consequences of Sex39:51 Feminists Typically Have Had Trauma43:28 Agency as a Personality Trait47:42 Sex Education in Schools49:34 Female Pleasure51:27 Is Sexual Freedom Making Us Happy?53:51 Feeling Bullied by the Narrative of Freedom57:44 Ads59:47 Manosphere and Tradwives01:07:10 Do Women Want Men to Be Providers?01:08:01 Children and Gender Roles01:12:23 Poor Mothers Looking After Children01:18:32 The Role Feminism Has Had on Motherhood01:22:35 Would Steven Take 3 Years Off Work to Raise Children?01:23:43 Men and Women's Nurturing Hormones01:28:12 We Can't Be Neutral About Policies01:30:39 The Narrative That Having Children Is Miserable01:32:27 Female Guilt01:33:35 Parenthood and Narcissism01:41:42 Birth Rates Declining01:43:06 Traditional Gender Roles01:48:44 Demonizing Feminism01:52:53 Link Between Political Stance and Number of Children01:57:03 Ads01:58:48 Pornography02:06:17 Masculine Virtues02:11:31 Do Boys and Girls Need to Be Parented Differently?02:13:00 Chivalry02:14:05 Evolutionary Differences02:19:20 Quotas in Education02:21:17 Final Thoughts Deborah: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3ZZFB39 Deborah’s book, ‘Six Conversations We’re Too Scared To Have’, here: https://bit.ly/45ufBAh Follow Erica: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4lchbvi Erica’s book, ‘Chicken Little the Sky Isn’t Falling: Raising Resilient Adolescents in the New Age of Anxiety’, here: https://bit.ly/3G2OhyI Follow Louise: X - https://bit.ly/3I1aHRu Louise’s book, ‘The Case Against the Sexual Revolution: A New Guide to Sex in the 21st Century’, here: https://bit.ly/4kN5QSD The Diary Of A CEO: Join DOAC circle here -https://doaccircle.com/ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors:  Stan Store - Visit https://link.stan.store/joinstanchallenge to join the challenge!KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTHE FEMINISM DEBATE: Is Feminism Betraying Women? The Hidden Risk Of Casual Sex!fb536541-82e8-4949-83e4-7decc32fde62Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +00008900https://216.73.216.191/allTags Right Tool for the Job Read: Philippians 3:4-11 "Dad, my glasses broke!” Levi said. “Let me see,” said Dad. “It looks like a screw needs tightening. I think I can fix them.” “I wish I could get new glasses like Justin’s,” Levi said. “The ones he got are really cool. He’s always getting new things, and kids crowd around him to see his new stuff. With glasses like that, I’d be important like Justin.” “Well, let’s see what we can do with these,” said Dad. He set Levi’s glasses on his workbench and reached for his toolbox. “For a job this important, I’ll use my best tools.” Dad lifted out a tray of screwdrivers, all of them in good condition. Dad was a carpenter, and he took good care of his tools. He pushed the tray toward Levi. “Which one should we use?” Levi looked through the tray of short, long, wide, and narrow screwdrivers. None of them was the right size for the tiny screw. “None of these will work,” he said. “Are you sure?” asked Dad. “These are my very best tools.” “But they aren’t the right ones for the job,” said Levi. “You’re right.” Dad pulled a tiny screwdriver out of a drawer and used it to tighten the small screw. “You know, getting new stuff to make us feel important is like using the wrong tool for the job. New stuff gets old and breaks, or someone else gets something better or more exciting than what we have. We might even find that other people just think our stuff is important and not us.” "So if getting new stuff is the wrong way to feel important, what’s the right tool we should use?” asked Levi. “The only way to truly feel loved and important is by receiving Jesus’s gift of eternal life and embracing our identity in Him. He died and rose again to make us God’s children, and that’s a gift that will never break or wear out. Nothing will ever come along that’s better. We’re always loved and important to Him.” Dad handed Levi the repaired glasses, and Levi put them on. “Thanks, Dad,” he said. “I can see much better now—and I see I’m important to Jesus. No new stuff needed.” –Heidi J. Schmidt How about you? Do you wish you had cool stuff so other people would notice you or like you more? Having something that others want may make us feel important for a time, but that feeling only lasts until something new comes along. You don’t need anything new to get God’s attention. Being His child makes you important to Him, and His love and acceptance of you will last forever. Today's Key Verse: Everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. (NLT) Philippians 3:8 Today's Key Thought: You are important to Jesus

Read: Philippians 3:4-11 "Dad, my glasses broke!” Levi said. “Let me see,” said Dad. “It looks like a screw needs tightening. I think I can fix them.” “I wish I could get new glasses like Justin’s,” Levi said. “The ones he got are really cool. He’s always getting new things, and kids crowd around him to see his new stuff. With glasses like that, I’d be important like Justin.” “Well, let’s see what we can do with these,” said Dad. He set Levi’s glasses on his workbench and reached for his toolbox. “For a job this important, I’ll use my best tools.” Dad lifted out a tray of screwdrivers, all of them in good condition. Dad was a carpenter, and he took good care of his tools. He pushed the tray toward Levi. “Which one should we use?” Levi looked through the tray of short, long, wide, and narrow screwdrivers. None of them was the right size for the tiny screw. “None of these will work,” he said. “Are you sure?” asked Dad. “These are my very best tools.” “But they aren’t the right ones for the job,” said Levi. “You’re right.” Dad pulled a tiny screwdriver out of a drawer and used it to tighten the small screw. “You know, getting new stuff to make us feel important is like using the wrong tool for the job. New stuff gets old and breaks, or someone else gets something better or more exciting than what we have. We might even find that other people just think our stuff is important and not us.” "So if getting new stuff is the wrong way to feel important, what’s the right tool we should use?” asked Levi. “The only way to truly feel loved and important is by receiving Jesus’s gift of eternal life and embracing our identity in Him. He died and rose again to make us God’s children, and that’s a gift that will never break or wear out. Nothing will ever come along that’s better. We’re always loved and important to Him.” Dad handed Levi the repaired glasses, and Levi put them on. “Thanks, Dad,” he said. “I can see much better now—and I see I’m important to Jesus. No new stuff needed.” –Heidi J. Schmidt How about you? Do you wish you had cool stuff so other people would notice you or like you more? Having something that others want may make us feel important for a time, but that feeling only lasts until something new comes along. You don’t need anything new to get God’s attention. Being His child makes you important to Him, and His love and acceptance of you will last forever. Today's Key Verse: Everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. (NLT) Philippians 3:8 Today's Key Thought: You are important to Jesus

Right Tool for the Job 0635fc5d-e14a-4fd5-9fa4-b9a0e2f26c84Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:02:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Who Can Be Baptized? (2025) Put simply, “[e]very person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized.” The Catechism explains to us the purpose of Baptism for both adults and infants. Fr. Mike doubles down and makes sure we understand that Baptism is for everyone. God wills Baptism for all people. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1246-1252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Put simply, “[e]very person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized.” The Catechism explains to us the purpose of Baptism for both adults and infants. Fr. Mike doubles down and makes sure we understand that Baptism is for everyone. God wills Baptism for all people. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1246-1252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 170: Who Can Be Baptized? (2025)51b99151-b263-4bfb-a2d9-42e353ace4c8Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2025) Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2025)90238702-1fa9-4b60-9c09-e9b2e30e5dcfThu, 19 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2025) Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2025)23636fa8-03ea-4075-aa48-cad62f0fb304Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRight Tool for the Job"Dad, my glasses broke!" Levi said."Let me see," said Dad. "It looks like a screw needs tightening. I think I can fix them.""I wish I could get new glasses like Justin's," Levi said. "The ones he got are really cool. He's always getting new things, and kids crowd around him to see his new stuff. With glasses like that, I'd be important like Justin.""Well, let's see what we can do with these," said Dad. He set Levi's glasses on his workbench and reached for his toolbox. "For a job this important, I'll use my best tools." Dad lifted out a tray of screwdrivers, all of them in good condition. Dad was a carpenter, and he took good care of his tools. He pushed the tray toward Levi. "Which one should we use?" Levi looked through the tray of short, long, wide, and narrow screwdrivers. None of them was the right size for the tiny screw. "None of these will work," he said."Are you sure?" asked Dad. "These are my very best tools.""But they aren't the right ones for the job," said Levi."You're right." Dad pulled a tiny screwdriver out of a drawer and used it to tighten the small screw. "You know, getting new stuff to make us feel important is like using the wrong tool for the job. New stuff gets old and breaks, or someone else gets something better or more exciting than what we have. We might even find that other people just think our stuff is important and not us.""So if getting new stuff is the wrong way to feel important, what's the right tool we should use?" asked Levi. "The only way to truly feel loved and important is by receiving Jesus's gift of eternal life and embracing our identity in Him. He died and rose again to make us God's children, and that's a gift that will never break or wear out. Nothing will ever come along that's better. We're always loved and important to Him." Dad handed Levi the repaired glasses, and Levi put them on. "Thanks, Dad," he said. "I can see much better now--and I see I'm important to Jesus. No new stuff needed." –Heidi J. Schmidt

"Dad, my glasses broke!" Levi said."Let me see," said Dad. "It looks like a screw needs tightening. I think I can fix them.""I wish I could get new glasses like Justin's," Levi said. "The ones he got are really cool. He's always getting new things, and kids crowd around him to see his new stuff. With glasses like that, I'd be important like Justin.""Well, let's see what we can do with these," said Dad. He set Levi's glasses on his workbench and reached for his toolbox. "For a job this important, I'll use my best tools." Dad lifted out a tray of screwdrivers, all of them in good condition. Dad was a carpenter, and he took good care of his tools. He pushed the tray toward Levi. "Which one should we use?" Levi looked through the tray of short, long, wide, and narrow screwdrivers. None of them was the right size for the tiny screw. "None of these will work," he said."Are you sure?" asked Dad. "These are my very best tools.""But they aren't the right ones for the job," said Levi."You're right." Dad pulled a tiny screwdriver out of a drawer and used it to tighten the small screw. "You know, getting new stuff to make us feel important is like using the wrong tool for the job. New stuff gets old and breaks, or someone else gets something better or more exciting than what we have. We might even find that other people just think our stuff is important and not us.""So if getting new stuff is the wrong way to feel important, what's the right tool we should use?" asked Levi. "The only way to truly feel loved and important is by receiving Jesus's gift of eternal life and embracing our identity in Him. He died and rose again to make us God's children, and that's a gift that will never break or wear out. Nothing will ever come along that's better. We're always loved and important to Him." Dad handed Levi the repaired glasses, and Levi put them on. "Thanks, Dad," he said. "I can see much better now--and I see I'm important to Jesus. No new stuff needed." –Heidi J. Schmidt

Right Tool for the Job5670dab0-7894-46f4-ae24-5b483bf8f085Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#377: Growing Pains &nbsp; 
James 1:1&ndash;8
Has your child ever asked, "Why do hard things happen?" In this episode, we explore James 1 and the surprising truth that God can use our trials&mdash;yes, even the tough, painful ones&mdash;to help us grow stronger in our faith. We compare it to growing pains in our bodies: it may hurt, but it&rsquo;s often a sign of growth!With an encouraging story about a girl training for a big bike race, we help kids understand what James means when he says to &ldquo;consider it pure joy&rdquo; during hard times and the "why" behind it.
 I also remind young listeners that not all pain means growth&mdash;sometimes it&rsquo;s a sign we need help and they should talk to their parents about it. **PARENTS: Kids Bible Stories isn&rsquo;t backed by a big studio&mdash;just me, handcrafting the stories I wish I had as a child and now create for my own. By God&rsquo;s grace, we&rsquo;ve had over 14 million downloads, and we rank in the Top 50 Christian podcasts in the U.S.. This is proof that His Word is reaching little hearts around the world. But I need your help. After losing all ad funding, I chose faith over commercials&mdash;trusting the families who love this podcast to keep it going. Now, God has opened a new door: translating the stories into Spanish to reach even more kids globally. But this next step depends on listener support. 🎁 How You Can Help:Visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ and click Support &amp; Bonus Content&nbsp;You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan Your gift will help us reach our goal of 1,000 supporters. If even 10% of listeners joined, we could sustain and grow this ministry. Please, don&rsquo;t assume someone else will do it&mdash;we need you. Every gift, no matter the size, helps bring the Bible to life for children, nurturing their faith and shaping hearts. Thank you for being part of this mission. ------------------------------------. Remember, I also have a Kids Bible Stories Bedtime podcast and we've just begun Kids Bible Stories Espanol! Listen wherever you get podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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James 1:1&ndash;8
Has your child ever asked, "Why do hard things happen?" In this episode, we explore James 1 and the surprising truth that God can use our trials&mdash;yes, even the tough, painful ones&mdash;to help us grow stronger in our faith. We compare it to growing pains in our bodies: it may hurt, but it&rsquo;s often a sign of growth!With an encouraging story about a girl training for a big bike race, we help kids understand what James means when he says to &ldquo;consider it pure joy&rdquo; during hard times and the "why" behind it.
 I also remind young listeners that not all pain means growth&mdash;sometimes it&rsquo;s a sign we need help and they should talk to their parents about it. **PARENTS: Kids Bible Stories isn&rsquo;t backed by a big studio&mdash;just me, handcrafting the stories I wish I had as a child and now create for my own. By God&rsquo;s grace, we&rsquo;ve had over 14 million downloads, and we rank in the Top 50 Christian podcasts in the U.S.. This is proof that His Word is reaching little hearts around the world. But I need your help. After losing all ad funding, I chose faith over commercials&mdash;trusting the families who love this podcast to keep it going. Now, God has opened a new door: translating the stories into Spanish to reach even more kids globally. But this next step depends on listener support. 🎁 How You Can Help:Visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ and click Support &amp; Bonus Content&nbsp;You can: 💛 Give a one-time gift 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and receive weekly bonus content 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan Your gift will help us reach our goal of 1,000 supporters. If even 10% of listeners joined, we could sustain and grow this ministry. Please, don&rsquo;t assume someone else will do it&mdash;we need you. Every gift, no matter the size, helps bring the Bible to life for children, nurturing their faith and shaping hearts. Thank you for being part of this mission. ------------------------------------. Remember, I also have a Kids Bible Stories Bedtime podcast and we've just begun Kids Bible Stories Espanol! Listen wherever you get podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#377: Growing Pains 9f115975-a3e0-4020-8d3f-d91cbcc85955Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000802https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCEO Diaries: The Lessons I Wish I Knew at the Start of My Career…In this episode of CEO Diaries, LinkedIn's Jessica Jensen shares essential B2B marketing strategies every entrepreneur needs. From leveraging AI to mastering LinkedIn for customer acquisition, Jessica reveals how to scale your business and build a winning marketing plan. Don't miss these insights on transforming your B2B approach. Visit - ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/DOAC⁠⁠ Follow Jessica Jensen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jensenjessica/ Watch The Diary of a CEO Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of CEO Diaries, LinkedIn's Jessica Jensen shares essential B2B marketing strategies every entrepreneur needs. From leveraging AI to mastering LinkedIn for customer acquisition, Jessica reveals how to scale your business and build a winning marketing plan. Don't miss these insights on transforming your B2B approach. Visit - ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/DOAC⁠⁠ Follow Jessica Jensen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jensenjessica/ Watch The Diary of a CEO Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusCEO Diaries: The Lessons I Wish I Knew at the Start of My Career…6bc77cfc-9957-40cd-b8be-42b523b5c7f9Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000757https://216.73.216.191/allTags Security Blanket Read: Deuteronomy 31:7-8; Joshua 1:5 "Mae, I’d like you to put Miles down for his nap today,” said Mom. “I need to make an important phone call.” “Okay,” said Mae, smiling at her little brother. “Nap time!” she announced to the energetic little boy. Laughing, Miles toddled away, wanting his sister to chase him. Mae caught him quickly. “Sleepy time, buddy,” she said, taking him to his crib. She hoisted him over the side and laid him down. Little Miles scrambled around on the mattress, ignoring soft toys and stuffed animals. He settled down when Mae patted his back for a few moments. “Sweet dreams,” she whispered, backing out of the room. Just as she was about to shut the door, Miles started crying. “Blankie!” he sobbed. “Blankie!” He pulled himself up and began to shake the railing. Mae frowned. Where did he leave his blanket? She checked the TV room. She dug through the toy box. She searched the hall closet. She looked under the dining room table and on the chair seats. Finally, she found the blanket in a lower cupboard in the kitchen. As soon as Mae handed Miles his blanket, he stopped crying. He clutched the blanket in his arms and dropped to the mattress. After a few shaky breaths, he smiled contentedly at Mae. “Sweet dreams,” she said again as she left. “Miles had to have his ‘blankie’ before he’d go to sleep,” Mae told her mother later. “Good thing I found it or he never would have settled down.” “That blanket is his security,” said Mom. “I guess we all need security—even grown-ups! We need to feel comfortable and cared for and safe. What’s your security, Mae?” “My security?” asked Mae in surprise. She shrugged. “You, I guess. I know you’re here to help me if I need you.” She grinned. “You’re my ‘blankie.’ What’s yours?” “Well, we all find some security in family and friends, but a Christian’s real security is in Jesus and His love and forgiveness. He cares for us, and He’s always available. He saved us and promises to do what’s best for us, even when we go through difficult times.” Mae nodded thoughtfully. “He’s better than a blanket any day.” –Mary M. Ihlenfeldt How about you? What’s your security? People look for security in lots of places—money, possessions, government, and the people in their lives. But none of those things can provide real security—even the people who love you can’t be with you all the time and make mistakes. Only Jesus can bring real security. He cares for you and will always be with you. Depend on Him. Today's Key Verse: I [Jesus] am with you always, even to the end of the age. (NKJV) Matthew 28:20 Today's Key Thought: Jesus is always with you

Read: Deuteronomy 31:7-8; Joshua 1:5 "Mae, I’d like you to put Miles down for his nap today,” said Mom. “I need to make an important phone call.” “Okay,” said Mae, smiling at her little brother. “Nap time!” she announced to the energetic little boy. Laughing, Miles toddled away, wanting his sister to chase him. Mae caught him quickly. “Sleepy time, buddy,” she said, taking him to his crib. She hoisted him over the side and laid him down. Little Miles scrambled around on the mattress, ignoring soft toys and stuffed animals. He settled down when Mae patted his back for a few moments. “Sweet dreams,” she whispered, backing out of the room. Just as she was about to shut the door, Miles started crying. “Blankie!” he sobbed. “Blankie!” He pulled himself up and began to shake the railing. Mae frowned. Where did he leave his blanket? She checked the TV room. She dug through the toy box. She searched the hall closet. She looked under the dining room table and on the chair seats. Finally, she found the blanket in a lower cupboard in the kitchen. As soon as Mae handed Miles his blanket, he stopped crying. He clutched the blanket in his arms and dropped to the mattress. After a few shaky breaths, he smiled contentedly at Mae. “Sweet dreams,” she said again as she left. “Miles had to have his ‘blankie’ before he’d go to sleep,” Mae told her mother later. “Good thing I found it or he never would have settled down.” “That blanket is his security,” said Mom. “I guess we all need security—even grown-ups! We need to feel comfortable and cared for and safe. What’s your security, Mae?” “My security?” asked Mae in surprise. She shrugged. “You, I guess. I know you’re here to help me if I need you.” She grinned. “You’re my ‘blankie.’ What’s yours?” “Well, we all find some security in family and friends, but a Christian’s real security is in Jesus and His love and forgiveness. He cares for us, and He’s always available. He saved us and promises to do what’s best for us, even when we go through difficult times.” Mae nodded thoughtfully. “He’s better than a blanket any day.” –Mary M. Ihlenfeldt How about you? What’s your security? People look for security in lots of places—money, possessions, government, and the people in their lives. But none of those things can provide real security—even the people who love you can’t be with you all the time and make mistakes. Only Jesus can bring real security. He cares for you and will always be with you. Depend on Him. Today's Key Verse: I [Jesus] am with you always, even to the end of the age. (NKJV) Matthew 28:20 Today's Key Thought: Jesus is always with you

Security Blanket 77852722-c18b-469e-8597-1c4c41740d4cWed, 18 Jun 2025 04:11:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: The Mystagogy of Baptism (2025) Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism, specifically the mystagogy of the rite of Baptism. The Catechism explains each and every element of the Baptismal rite, from the Sign of the Cross to the baptismal water. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on Baptism as the beginning of our sacramental journey and how we are called to walk as children of God throughout our lives after our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1234-1245. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism, specifically the mystagogy of the rite of Baptism. The Catechism explains each and every element of the Baptismal rite, from the Sign of the Cross to the baptismal water. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on Baptism as the beginning of our sacramental journey and how we are called to walk as children of God throughout our lives after our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1234-1245. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 169: The Mystagogy of Baptism (2025)eff0eed5-59f0-49ae-82b5-bda2e2083975Wed, 18 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2025) Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2025)3e0ebd9e-4f34-413b-9ea5-76edbb01e515Wed, 18 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2025) Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2025)68e7f6c2-4df9-46b1-a146-99b23d8f221bWed, 18 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSecurity Blanket"Mae, I'd like you to put Miles down for his nap today," said Mom. "I need to make an important phone call.""Okay," said Mae, smiling at her little brother. "Nap time!" she announced to the energetic little boy. Laughing, Miles toddled away, wanting his sister to chase him. Mae caught him quickly. "Sleepy time, buddy," she said, taking him to his crib. She hoisted him over the side and laid him down. Little Miles scrambled around on the mattress, ignoring soft toys and stuffed animals. He settled down when Mae patted his back for a few moments. "Sweet dreams," she whispered, backing out of the room.Just as she was about to shut the door, Miles started crying. "Blankie!" he sobbed. "Blankie!" He pulled himself up and began to shake the railing. Mae frowned. Where did he leave his blanket? She checked the TV room. She dug through the toy box. She searched the hall closet. She looked under the dining room table and on the chair seats. Finally, she found the blanket in a lower cupboard in the kitchen.As soon as Mae handed Miles his blanket, he stopped crying. He clutched the blanket in his arms and dropped to the mattress. After a few shaky breaths, he smiled contentedly at Mae. "Sweet dreams," she said again as she left."Miles had to have his 'blankie' before he'd go to sleep," Mae told her mother later. "Good thing I found it or he never would have settled down.""That blanket is his security," said Mom. "I guess we all need security--even grown-ups! We need to feel comfortable and cared for and safe. What's your security, Mae?""My security?" asked Mae in surprise. She shrugged. "You, I guess. I know you're here to help me if I need you." She grinned. "You're my 'blankie.' What's yours?""Well, we all find some security in family and friends, but a Christian's real security is in Jesus and His love and forgiveness. He cares for us, and He's always available. He saved us and promises to do what's best for us, even when we go through difficult times."Mae nodded thoughtfully. "He's better than a blanket any day." –Mary M. Ihlenfeldt

"Mae, I'd like you to put Miles down for his nap today," said Mom. "I need to make an important phone call.""Okay," said Mae, smiling at her little brother. "Nap time!" she announced to the energetic little boy. Laughing, Miles toddled away, wanting his sister to chase him. Mae caught him quickly. "Sleepy time, buddy," she said, taking him to his crib. She hoisted him over the side and laid him down. Little Miles scrambled around on the mattress, ignoring soft toys and stuffed animals. He settled down when Mae patted his back for a few moments. "Sweet dreams," she whispered, backing out of the room.Just as she was about to shut the door, Miles started crying. "Blankie!" he sobbed. "Blankie!" He pulled himself up and began to shake the railing. Mae frowned. Where did he leave his blanket? She checked the TV room. She dug through the toy box. She searched the hall closet. She looked under the dining room table and on the chair seats. Finally, she found the blanket in a lower cupboard in the kitchen.As soon as Mae handed Miles his blanket, he stopped crying. He clutched the blanket in his arms and dropped to the mattress. After a few shaky breaths, he smiled contentedly at Mae. "Sweet dreams," she said again as she left."Miles had to have his 'blankie' before he'd go to sleep," Mae told her mother later. "Good thing I found it or he never would have settled down.""That blanket is his security," said Mom. "I guess we all need security--even grown-ups! We need to feel comfortable and cared for and safe. What's your security, Mae?""My security?" asked Mae in surprise. She shrugged. "You, I guess. I know you're here to help me if I need you." She grinned. "You're my 'blankie.' What's yours?""Well, we all find some security in family and friends, but a Christian's real security is in Jesus and His love and forgiveness. He cares for us, and He's always available. He saved us and promises to do what's best for us, even when we go through difficult times."Mae nodded thoughtfully. "He's better than a blanket any day." –Mary M. Ihlenfeldt

Security Blanket09415f22-c24d-4134-9bd8-52b0271b40b3Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Tent Pegs Read: Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11; Romans 8:35-39 Ryan helped his dad straighten the canvas of the tent that lay on the ground. “I love camping,” he said. “Sleeping in a tent is so cool!” Dad smiled. “I think so too. Okay, help me get the pegs through these tent loops. We’ll pound the pegs in about halfway at first and then secure them when they’re all in place.” Dad took one of the pegs and stuck it through a loop on the side of the tent. Ryan pounded it with the hammer. As Dad continued putting each peg in place, Ryan pounded it down. Then they put the poles together and raised the tent. “I can’t wait to go inside and get my sleeping bag rolled out!” said Ryan. “Well, don’t try going in yet,” said Dad. “It could collapse on you. We need to pound the pegs deeper into the ground first, remember?” Ryan nodded, and they got to work. When the tent was finally secured, they put their sleeping bags inside. Then they grabbed their fishing poles and headed for the river. Around midnight, Ryan woke to the sound of distant thunder. He saw that Dad was awake too. “Our tent won’t blow down, will it?” Ryan asked. “Oh, I don’t think so,” said Dad. “The wind is pretty gusty, but I don’t think it will get strong enough tonight to blow the tent away. The pegs will hold it in place.” He was right. The wind soon died down and the storm passed, and Ryan and Dad went back to sleep. “I’m glad we pounded those tent pegs in good and tight,” said Ryan as they enjoyed a campfire breakfast the next morning. “Me too,” said Dad. “They kept our tent in place during the storm.” He smiled at Ryan. “Do you know who holds us steady through the storms of life?” “Jesus does,” said Ryan. “If the wind got strong enough, the tent pegs might have let go, but nothing could ever make Jesus let go of us, could it?” “No way,” said Dad. “He died for our sins and rose again so we could spend eternity with Him. No matter how many difficult things come into our lives, we can always count on Jesus to hold us steady and help us through them.” –Pauline Youd How about you? Has your life been shaken up by something difficult—divorce, a death in the family, crime, or the loss of a friend? Things like that can sometimes make life seem very dark and stormy. That’s when you need to remember that Jesus is still with you. He loves you and promises to help you through all of life’s storms. No matter what difficult circumstances you face, He will never let you go. Today's Key Verse: For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” (NLT) Hebrews 13:5 Today's Key Thought: Jesus will always help you

Read: Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11; Romans 8:35-39 Ryan helped his dad straighten the canvas of the tent that lay on the ground. “I love camping,” he said. “Sleeping in a tent is so cool!” Dad smiled. “I think so too. Okay, help me get the pegs through these tent loops. We’ll pound the pegs in about halfway at first and then secure them when they’re all in place.” Dad took one of the pegs and stuck it through a loop on the side of the tent. Ryan pounded it with the hammer. As Dad continued putting each peg in place, Ryan pounded it down. Then they put the poles together and raised the tent. “I can’t wait to go inside and get my sleeping bag rolled out!” said Ryan. “Well, don’t try going in yet,” said Dad. “It could collapse on you. We need to pound the pegs deeper into the ground first, remember?” Ryan nodded, and they got to work. When the tent was finally secured, they put their sleeping bags inside. Then they grabbed their fishing poles and headed for the river. Around midnight, Ryan woke to the sound of distant thunder. He saw that Dad was awake too. “Our tent won’t blow down, will it?” Ryan asked. “Oh, I don’t think so,” said Dad. “The wind is pretty gusty, but I don’t think it will get strong enough tonight to blow the tent away. The pegs will hold it in place.” He was right. The wind soon died down and the storm passed, and Ryan and Dad went back to sleep. “I’m glad we pounded those tent pegs in good and tight,” said Ryan as they enjoyed a campfire breakfast the next morning. “Me too,” said Dad. “They kept our tent in place during the storm.” He smiled at Ryan. “Do you know who holds us steady through the storms of life?” “Jesus does,” said Ryan. “If the wind got strong enough, the tent pegs might have let go, but nothing could ever make Jesus let go of us, could it?” “No way,” said Dad. “He died for our sins and rose again so we could spend eternity with Him. No matter how many difficult things come into our lives, we can always count on Jesus to hold us steady and help us through them.” –Pauline Youd How about you? Has your life been shaken up by something difficult—divorce, a death in the family, crime, or the loss of a friend? Things like that can sometimes make life seem very dark and stormy. That’s when you need to remember that Jesus is still with you. He loves you and promises to help you through all of life’s storms. No matter what difficult circumstances you face, He will never let you go. Today's Key Verse: For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” (NLT) Hebrews 13:5 Today's Key Thought: Jesus will always help you

Tent Pegs 7aa56099-482b-43ea-92ed-7588feba99a0Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:05:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: Wicked Kinds (2025) Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 168: Wicked Kinds (2025)e235ef4b-0172-4e4c-ad32-66022c294475Tue, 17 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: The Celebration of Baptism (2025) We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Baptism, specifically how we celebrate the sacrament and the different elements that must always be present in Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that while infant Baptism has become the “form in which this sacrament is usually celebrated,” post-baptismal formation and instruction is necessary in order for the full flowering of the graces received in the Sacrament of Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1229-1233. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Baptism, specifically how we celebrate the sacrament and the different elements that must always be present in Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that while infant Baptism has become the “form in which this sacrament is usually celebrated,” post-baptismal formation and instruction is necessary in order for the full flowering of the graces received in the Sacrament of Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1229-1233. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 168: The Celebration of Baptism (2025)a934ce52-63f3-4724-80e9-1a5d5c0332a5Tue, 17 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: Wicked Kinds (2025) Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 168: Wicked Kinds (2025)073a146f-e0e0-44be-bc7e-40f6915ce3a0Tue, 17 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTent PegsRyan helped his dad straighten the canvas of the tent that lay on the ground. "I love camping," he said. "Sleeping in a tent is so cool!"Dad smiled. "I think so too. Okay, help me get the pegs through these tent loops. We'll pound the pegs in about halfway at first and then secure them when they're all in place."Dad took one of the pegs and stuck it through a loop on the side of the tent. Ryan pounded it with the hammer. As Dad continued putting each peg in place, Ryan pounded it down. Then they put the poles together and raised the tent. "I can't wait to go inside and get my sleeping bag rolled out!" said Ryan."Well, don't try going in yet," said Dad. "It could collapse on you. We need to pound the pegs deeper into the ground first, remember?"Ryan nodded, and they got to work. When the tent was finally secured, they put their sleeping bags inside. Then they grabbed their fishing poles and headed for the river.Around midnight, Ryan woke to the sound of distant thunder. He saw that Dad was awake too. "Our tent won't blow down, will it?" Ryan asked. "Oh, I don't think so," said Dad. "The wind is pretty gusty, but I don't think it will get strong enough tonight to blow the tent away. The pegs will hold it in place." He was right. The wind soon died down and the storm passed, and Ryan and Dad went back to sleep."I'm glad we pounded those tent pegs in good and tight," said Ryan as they enjoyed a campfire breakfast the next morning."Me too," said Dad. "They kept our tent in place during the storm." He smiled at Ryan. "Do you know who holds us steady through the storms of life?""Jesus does," said Ryan. "If the wind got strong enough, the tent pegs might have let go, but nothing could ever make Jesus let go of us, could it?" "No way," said Dad. "He died for our sins and rose again so we could spend eternity with Him. No matter how many difficult things come into our lives, we can always count on Jesus to hold us steady and help us through them." –Pauline Youd

Ryan helped his dad straighten the canvas of the tent that lay on the ground. "I love camping," he said. "Sleeping in a tent is so cool!"Dad smiled. "I think so too. Okay, help me get the pegs through these tent loops. We'll pound the pegs in about halfway at first and then secure them when they're all in place."Dad took one of the pegs and stuck it through a loop on the side of the tent. Ryan pounded it with the hammer. As Dad continued putting each peg in place, Ryan pounded it down. Then they put the poles together and raised the tent. "I can't wait to go inside and get my sleeping bag rolled out!" said Ryan."Well, don't try going in yet," said Dad. "It could collapse on you. We need to pound the pegs deeper into the ground first, remember?"Ryan nodded, and they got to work. When the tent was finally secured, they put their sleeping bags inside. Then they grabbed their fishing poles and headed for the river.Around midnight, Ryan woke to the sound of distant thunder. He saw that Dad was awake too. "Our tent won't blow down, will it?" Ryan asked. "Oh, I don't think so," said Dad. "The wind is pretty gusty, but I don't think it will get strong enough tonight to blow the tent away. The pegs will hold it in place." He was right. The wind soon died down and the storm passed, and Ryan and Dad went back to sleep."I'm glad we pounded those tent pegs in good and tight," said Ryan as they enjoyed a campfire breakfast the next morning."Me too," said Dad. "They kept our tent in place during the storm." He smiled at Ryan. "Do you know who holds us steady through the storms of life?""Jesus does," said Ryan. "If the wind got strong enough, the tent pegs might have let go, but nothing could ever make Jesus let go of us, could it?" "No way," said Dad. "He died for our sins and rose again so we could spend eternity with Him. No matter how many difficult things come into our lives, we can always count on Jesus to hold us steady and help us through them." –Pauline Youd

Tent Pegse9de472d-884f-4441-bc77-aa938206f214Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags250 - Food Theology with Andy FeltonThere's a lot of theories about what food is healthy to eat right now. What's even worse, it seems very likely that it may legitimately be very different for different people. How are we supposed to navigate this mess and be healthy? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as my guest Andy Felton explains his theological approach to food and diet. He creates an argument for food from a Biblical perspective. While the Biblical teachings about food and diet are nowhere near as clear as other moral areas, what is present is powerful. You can find Andy's book Nourished By Design on Amazon. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

There's a lot of theories about what food is healthy to eat right now. What's even worse, it seems very likely that it may legitimately be very different for different people. How are we supposed to navigate this mess and be healthy? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as my guest Andy Felton explains his theological approach to food and diet. He creates an argument for food from a Biblical perspective. While the Biblical teachings about food and diet are nowhere near as clear as other moral areas, what is present is powerful. You can find Andy's book Nourished By Design on Amazon. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full250 - Food Theology with Andy Feltonccf4b67f-9d96-41cc-8d82-5a6ddb18e553Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGodfather of AI: I Tried to Warn Them, But We’ve Already Lost Control! Geoffrey HintonHe pioneered AI, now he’s warning the world. Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton breaks his silence on the deadly dangers of AI no one is prepared for. Geoffrey Hinton is a leading computer scientist and cognitive psychologist, widely recognised as the ‘Godfather of AI’ for his pioneering work on neural networks and deep learning. He received the 2018 Turing Award, often called the Nobel Prize of computing. In 2023, he left Google to warn people about the rising dangers of AI. He explains: Why there’s a real 20% chance AI could lead to HUMAN EXTINCTION. How speaking out about AI got him SILENCED. The deep REGRET he feels for helping create AI. The 6 DEADLY THREATS AI poses to humanity right now. AI’s potential to advance healthcare, boost productivity, and transform education. 00:00 Intro 02:28 Why Do They Call You the Godfather of AI? 04:37 Warning About the Dangers of AI 07:23 Concerns We Should Have About AI 10:50 European AI Regulations 12:29 Cyber Attack Risk 14:42 How to Protect Yourself From Cyber Attacks 16:29 Using AI to Create Viruses 17:43 AI and Corrupt Elections 19:20 How AI Creates Echo Chambers 23:05 Regulating New Technologies 24:48 Are Regulations Holding Us Back From Competing With China? 26:14 The Threat of Lethal Autonomous Weapons 28:50 Can These AI Threats Combine? 30:32 Restricting AI From Taking Over 32:18 Reflecting on Your Life’s Work Amid AI Risks 34:02 Student Leaving OpenAI Over Safety Concerns 38:06 Are You Hopeful About the Future of AI? 40:08 The Threat of AI-Induced Joblessness 43:04 If Muscles and Intelligence Are Replaced, What’s Left? 44:55 Ads 46:59 Difference Between Current AI and Superintelligence 52:54 Coming to Terms With AI’s Capabilities 54:46 How AI May Widen the Wealth Inequality Gap 56:35 Why Is AI Superior to Humans? 59:18 AI’s Potential to Know More Than Humans 1:01:06 Can AI Replicate Human Uniqueness? 1:04:14 Will Machines Have Feelings? 1:11:29 Working at Google 1:15:12 Why Did You Leave Google? 1:16:37 Ads 1:18:32 What Should People Be Doing About AI? 1:19:53 Impressive Family Background 1:21:30 Advice You’d Give Looking Back 1:22:44 Final Message on AI Safety 1:26:05 What’s the Biggest Threat to Human Happiness? Follow Geoffrey: X - https://bit.ly/4n0shFf  The Diary Of A CEO: Join DOAC circle here -https://doaccircle.com/ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Stan Store - Visit https://link.stan.store/joinstanchallenge to join the challenge! KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN   #GeoffreyHinton #ArtificialIntelligence #AIDangers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He pioneered AI, now he’s warning the world. Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton breaks his silence on the deadly dangers of AI no one is prepared for. Geoffrey Hinton is a leading computer scientist and cognitive psychologist, widely recognised as the ‘Godfather of AI’ for his pioneering work on neural networks and deep learning. He received the 2018 Turing Award, often called the Nobel Prize of computing. In 2023, he left Google to warn people about the rising dangers of AI. He explains: Why there’s a real 20% chance AI could lead to HUMAN EXTINCTION. How speaking out about AI got him SILENCED. The deep REGRET he feels for helping create AI. The 6 DEADLY THREATS AI poses to humanity right now. AI’s potential to advance healthcare, boost productivity, and transform education. 00:00 Intro 02:28 Why Do They Call You the Godfather of AI? 04:37 Warning About the Dangers of AI 07:23 Concerns We Should Have About AI 10:50 European AI Regulations 12:29 Cyber Attack Risk 14:42 How to Protect Yourself From Cyber Attacks 16:29 Using AI to Create Viruses 17:43 AI and Corrupt Elections 19:20 How AI Creates Echo Chambers 23:05 Regulating New Technologies 24:48 Are Regulations Holding Us Back From Competing With China? 26:14 The Threat of Lethal Autonomous Weapons 28:50 Can These AI Threats Combine? 30:32 Restricting AI From Taking Over 32:18 Reflecting on Your Life’s Work Amid AI Risks 34:02 Student Leaving OpenAI Over Safety Concerns 38:06 Are You Hopeful About the Future of AI? 40:08 The Threat of AI-Induced Joblessness 43:04 If Muscles and Intelligence Are Replaced, What’s Left? 44:55 Ads 46:59 Difference Between Current AI and Superintelligence 52:54 Coming to Terms With AI’s Capabilities 54:46 How AI May Widen the Wealth Inequality Gap 56:35 Why Is AI Superior to Humans? 59:18 AI’s Potential to Know More Than Humans 1:01:06 Can AI Replicate Human Uniqueness? 1:04:14 Will Machines Have Feelings? 1:11:29 Working at Google 1:15:12 Why Did You Leave Google? 1:16:37 Ads 1:18:32 What Should People Be Doing About AI? 1:19:53 Impressive Family Background 1:21:30 Advice You’d Give Looking Back 1:22:44 Final Message on AI Safety 1:26:05 What’s the Biggest Threat to Human Happiness? Follow Geoffrey: X - https://bit.ly/4n0shFf  The Diary Of A CEO: Join DOAC circle here -https://doaccircle.com/ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Stan Store - Visit https://link.stan.store/joinstanchallenge to join the challenge! KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN   #GeoffreyHinton #ArtificialIntelligence #AIDangers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullGodfather of AI: I Tried to Warn Them, But We’ve Already Lost Control! Geoffrey Hinton248cb557-22d9-4f51-8a38-2b5b1f6817c8Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +00005419https://216.73.216.191/allTags Special Fruit Salad Read: Galatians 5:22-25 "Mom, can we have fruit salad for lunch?” asked Brynlee. “Good idea,” said Mom. “You can help me make it. We have lots of different kinds of fruit we can use today.” As they began putting the fruit together, Mom had an idea. “Maybe we can put nine different kinds of fruit in our salad and pretend we’re putting in the fruit of the Spirit,” she said. “We learned about them in church last week, remember?” “Yeah,” said Brynlee. “I’ll name them as we put them in.” She put orange pieces into a big bowl. “I’ll call these love,” she said. Then she opened a can and added pineapple chunks. “These will be joy. What else do we have?” “I have some fresh peach wedges ready,” said Mom. “And here’s a cantaloupe we can cut up.” Brynlee put in the peaches, calling them peace. She decided on patience for the cantaloupe. “The apples will be kindness, and the pears will be goodness,” she said. “I’ll slice some bananas and call them faithfulness.” “Okay, and you can add some of these grapes,” said Mom. Brynlee called the grapes gentleness. “We still need a fruit for self-control,” said Brynlee. “But we don’t have anything else, do we?” Mom shook her head. “No, I don’t think so,” she said. “Unless…” She opened a cupboard door. “How about some dried cranberries?” “All right!” said Brynlee. “Now we have something for each fruit of the Spirit.” “Good,” said Mom. “You did a great job remembering them. You got them all!” At lunchtime, everyone enjoyed the salad. “Good to the last bite,” said Dad, popping the last piece of pineapple into his mouth. “And now our fruit of the Spirit is all gone,” said Brynlee. “I hope not!” said Mom. “Spiritual fruit will always be a part of our lives as Christians. As we rely on the Holy Spirit to fill us with love and become more like Jesus, others will be able to see the fruit of God’s love in us.” Dad nodded. “I pray that the fruit God produces in our lives will show people we belong to Him.” –Linda Weddle How about you? Can others see the fruit of the Spirit in your life? People aren’t able to see when you’ve had apples or peaches or other kinds of fruit for lunch, but the fruit of the Spirit should be visible in the life of every Christian. Are you letting others see the fruit of the love God has planted in your heart? Trust Him to help you let your words and actions show others you know Jesus. Today's Key Verse: The fruit that the Spirit produces in a person’s life is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (ERV) Galatians 5:22-23 Today's Key Thought: Display the fruit of the Spirit

Read: Galatians 5:22-25 "Mom, can we have fruit salad for lunch?” asked Brynlee. “Good idea,” said Mom. “You can help me make it. We have lots of different kinds of fruit we can use today.” As they began putting the fruit together, Mom had an idea. “Maybe we can put nine different kinds of fruit in our salad and pretend we’re putting in the fruit of the Spirit,” she said. “We learned about them in church last week, remember?” “Yeah,” said Brynlee. “I’ll name them as we put them in.” She put orange pieces into a big bowl. “I’ll call these love,” she said. Then she opened a can and added pineapple chunks. “These will be joy. What else do we have?” “I have some fresh peach wedges ready,” said Mom. “And here’s a cantaloupe we can cut up.” Brynlee put in the peaches, calling them peace. She decided on patience for the cantaloupe. “The apples will be kindness, and the pears will be goodness,” she said. “I’ll slice some bananas and call them faithfulness.” “Okay, and you can add some of these grapes,” said Mom. Brynlee called the grapes gentleness. “We still need a fruit for self-control,” said Brynlee. “But we don’t have anything else, do we?” Mom shook her head. “No, I don’t think so,” she said. “Unless…” She opened a cupboard door. “How about some dried cranberries?” “All right!” said Brynlee. “Now we have something for each fruit of the Spirit.” “Good,” said Mom. “You did a great job remembering them. You got them all!” At lunchtime, everyone enjoyed the salad. “Good to the last bite,” said Dad, popping the last piece of pineapple into his mouth. “And now our fruit of the Spirit is all gone,” said Brynlee. “I hope not!” said Mom. “Spiritual fruit will always be a part of our lives as Christians. As we rely on the Holy Spirit to fill us with love and become more like Jesus, others will be able to see the fruit of God’s love in us.” Dad nodded. “I pray that the fruit God produces in our lives will show people we belong to Him.” –Linda Weddle How about you? Can others see the fruit of the Spirit in your life? People aren’t able to see when you’ve had apples or peaches or other kinds of fruit for lunch, but the fruit of the Spirit should be visible in the life of every Christian. Are you letting others see the fruit of the love God has planted in your heart? Trust Him to help you let your words and actions show others you know Jesus. Today's Key Verse: The fruit that the Spirit produces in a person’s life is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (ERV) Galatians 5:22-23 Today's Key Thought: Display the fruit of the Spirit

Special Fruit Salad b9544d9b-d5e4-4fb2-90db-5d197c7acf85Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: The Baptism of Christ (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that each and every one of the Old Covenant prefigurations are fulfilled in Christ Jesus. He also unpacks Christ’s own Baptism in the Jordan, explaining that when Christ is baptized by John the Baptist, he brings the “mess of humanity” into the Jordan with him and makes the waters of Baptism holy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1223-1228. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that each and every one of the Old Covenant prefigurations are fulfilled in Christ Jesus. He also unpacks Christ’s own Baptism in the Jordan, explaining that when Christ is baptized by John the Baptist, he brings the “mess of humanity” into the Jordan with him and makes the waters of Baptism holy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1223-1228. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 167: The Baptism of Christ (2025)da2b3c98-dfd4-418e-9c52-8cbaeae9efe5Mon, 16 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: Viaticum (2025) Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 167: Viaticum (2025)38a7b6f2-52e0-4a30-a99b-ede950f10861Mon, 16 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: Viaticum (2025) Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 167: Viaticum (2025)7f3fa2cd-bfb7-44fc-80ad-18fe800e3368Mon, 16 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpecial Fruit Salad"Mom, can we have fruit salad for lunch?" asked Brynlee."Good idea," said Mom. "You can help me make it. We have lots of different kinds of fruit we can use today." As they began putting the fruit together, Mom had an idea. "Maybe we can put nine different kinds of fruit in our salad and pretend we're putting in the fruit of the Spirit," she said. "We learned about them in church last week, remember?""Yeah," said Brynlee. "I'll name them as we put them in." She put orange pieces into a big bowl. "I'll call these love," she said. Then she opened a can and added pineapple chunks. "These will be joy. What else do we have?""I have some fresh peach wedges ready," said Mom. "And here's a cantaloupe we can cut up."Brynlee put in the peaches, calling them peace. She decided on patience for the cantaloupe. "The apples will be kindness, and the pears will be goodness," she said. "I'll slice some bananas and call them faithfulness.""Okay, and you can add some of these grapes," said Mom. Brynlee called the grapes gentleness."We still need a fruit for self-control," said Brynlee. "But we don't have anything else, do we?"Mom shook her head. "No, I don't think so," she said. "Unless…" She opened a cupboard door. "How about some dried cranberries?" "All right!" said Brynlee. "Now we have something for each fruit of the Spirit.""Good," said Mom. "You did a great job remembering them. You got them all!"At lunchtime, everyone enjoyed the salad. "Good to the last bite," said Dad, popping the last piece of pineapple into his mouth."And now our fruit of the Spirit is all gone," said Brynlee."I hope not!" said Mom. "Spiritual fruit will always be a part of our lives as Christians. As we rely on the Holy Spirit to fill us with love and become more like Jesus, others will be able to see the fruit of God's love in us."Dad nodded. "I pray that the fruit God produces in our lives will show people we belong to Him." –Linda Weddle

"Mom, can we have fruit salad for lunch?" asked Brynlee."Good idea," said Mom. "You can help me make it. We have lots of different kinds of fruit we can use today." As they began putting the fruit together, Mom had an idea. "Maybe we can put nine different kinds of fruit in our salad and pretend we're putting in the fruit of the Spirit," she said. "We learned about them in church last week, remember?""Yeah," said Brynlee. "I'll name them as we put them in." She put orange pieces into a big bowl. "I'll call these love," she said. Then she opened a can and added pineapple chunks. "These will be joy. What else do we have?""I have some fresh peach wedges ready," said Mom. "And here's a cantaloupe we can cut up."Brynlee put in the peaches, calling them peace. She decided on patience for the cantaloupe. "The apples will be kindness, and the pears will be goodness," she said. "I'll slice some bananas and call them faithfulness.""Okay, and you can add some of these grapes," said Mom. Brynlee called the grapes gentleness."We still need a fruit for self-control," said Brynlee. "But we don't have anything else, do we?"Mom shook her head. "No, I don't think so," she said. "Unless…" She opened a cupboard door. "How about some dried cranberries?" "All right!" said Brynlee. "Now we have something for each fruit of the Spirit.""Good," said Mom. "You did a great job remembering them. You got them all!"At lunchtime, everyone enjoyed the salad. "Good to the last bite," said Dad, popping the last piece of pineapple into his mouth."And now our fruit of the Spirit is all gone," said Brynlee."I hope not!" said Mom. "Spiritual fruit will always be a part of our lives as Christians. As we rely on the Holy Spirit to fill us with love and become more like Jesus, others will be able to see the fruit of God's love in us."Dad nodded. "I pray that the fruit God produces in our lives will show people we belong to Him." –Linda Weddle

Special Fruit Salad504bb988-ce90-473d-b929-68694e1a5043Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpiritual Warfare and A Powerful Prayer with Gabe Castillo Gabe Castillo, aka "Gabbi After Hours" joins the Exorcist Files to share his testimony of deliverance and his own experience with the Rosary to ward off evil.

Gabe Castillo, aka "Gabbi After Hours" joins the Exorcist Files to share his testimony of deliverance and his own experience with the Rosary to ward off evil.

fullSpiritual Warfare and A Powerful Prayer with Gabe Castillo 1e3e0705-97b2-4035-93a6-3483f16ca347Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:08:37 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Like a Father Read: Psalm 103:11-13; Isaiah 64:8; Hosea 11:1-4 "Good job!” Dad shouted to Ellery. He was holding on to her by a towel looped under her armpits as she practiced riding her two-wheel bike. Her tongue stuck out of her mouth in deep concentration as she tried to maintain her balance even with Dad’s support. “Whoa!” she exclaimed, her eyes going wide. She started wobbling, but Dad held her upright as the bike went down to the ground. He hauled Ellery to her feet and smiled down at her. Ellery looked up at Dad and asked, “Again?” Ellery practiced her biking skills for a while longer before they returned to the campsite just in time to grill some burgers over the fire. Meredith, her older sister, and Mom were just finishing up their quiet time when they arrived. Dad helped Ellery assemble her dinner just the way she liked it—two slices of cheese, three squirts of mustard, and four pickles. “I read something interesting in my Bible today,” Meredith said as Ellery dove into her food. Ellery made a strange gurgling sound that resembled the words, “What, what?” “Manners,” both Mom and Dad said in unison. Meredith looked at her sister and shook her head before continuing. “I read that God is our Father. I think it’s cool there are so many different words in the Bible that describe who God is.” “Do you know why God calls Himself our Father?” Mom asked. “Because He made us!” Ellery jumped in, now having swallowed her delicious bite. “You’re right,” Dad said. “And when we trust in Jesus, we become part of God’s family. The Bible also describes what kind of Father God is. He teaches us, encourages us, and is always with us.” “Like how you helped me on my bike today!” “Or how you helped me with my jump shot in basketball,” Meredith added. Dad smiled at them. “Yes, but us human dads aren’t perfect. My dad hurt me a lot when I was younger, and I know I’m not perfect and have messed up too. But God never does that. He is the perfect Father.” “He’s even better than you?” Ellery asked. “Even better than you can imagine,” Dad responded as Ellery leaned her head against his arm. –Zoe Brickner How about you? Do you have a loving dad in your life? If so, Father’s Day is the perfect time to thank God for that wonderful blessing—and tell your dad you’re thankful for him too! If you don’t have a dad in your life, or your relationship with him is difficult, know that God sees you and loves you more than you could ever know. Unlike human dads, God is a perfect Father. He cherishes you and will be with you always. Today's Key Verse: See what great love the Father has given us that we should be called God’s children. (CSB) 1 John 3:1 Today's Key Thought: God is our Father

Read: Psalm 103:11-13; Isaiah 64:8; Hosea 11:1-4 "Good job!” Dad shouted to Ellery. He was holding on to her by a towel looped under her armpits as she practiced riding her two-wheel bike. Her tongue stuck out of her mouth in deep concentration as she tried to maintain her balance even with Dad’s support. “Whoa!” she exclaimed, her eyes going wide. She started wobbling, but Dad held her upright as the bike went down to the ground. He hauled Ellery to her feet and smiled down at her. Ellery looked up at Dad and asked, “Again?” Ellery practiced her biking skills for a while longer before they returned to the campsite just in time to grill some burgers over the fire. Meredith, her older sister, and Mom were just finishing up their quiet time when they arrived. Dad helped Ellery assemble her dinner just the way she liked it—two slices of cheese, three squirts of mustard, and four pickles. “I read something interesting in my Bible today,” Meredith said as Ellery dove into her food. Ellery made a strange gurgling sound that resembled the words, “What, what?” “Manners,” both Mom and Dad said in unison. Meredith looked at her sister and shook her head before continuing. “I read that God is our Father. I think it’s cool there are so many different words in the Bible that describe who God is.” “Do you know why God calls Himself our Father?” Mom asked. “Because He made us!” Ellery jumped in, now having swallowed her delicious bite. “You’re right,” Dad said. “And when we trust in Jesus, we become part of God’s family. The Bible also describes what kind of Father God is. He teaches us, encourages us, and is always with us.” “Like how you helped me on my bike today!” “Or how you helped me with my jump shot in basketball,” Meredith added. Dad smiled at them. “Yes, but us human dads aren’t perfect. My dad hurt me a lot when I was younger, and I know I’m not perfect and have messed up too. But God never does that. He is the perfect Father.” “He’s even better than you?” Ellery asked. “Even better than you can imagine,” Dad responded as Ellery leaned her head against his arm. –Zoe Brickner How about you? Do you have a loving dad in your life? If so, Father’s Day is the perfect time to thank God for that wonderful blessing—and tell your dad you’re thankful for him too! If you don’t have a dad in your life, or your relationship with him is difficult, know that God sees you and loves you more than you could ever know. Unlike human dads, God is a perfect Father. He cherishes you and will be with you always. Today's Key Verse: See what great love the Father has given us that we should be called God’s children. (CSB) 1 John 3:1 Today's Key Thought: God is our Father

Like a Father 28af7e4b-31f6-4b50-8534-2ced149803eeSun, 15 Jun 2025 16:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Responding in Faith (2025) Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who repeatedly responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who repeatedly responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 166: Responding in Faith (2025)0857826b-5b24-4aa3-8a38-fba88f433280Sun, 15 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Introduction to Baptism (2025) Together, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of initiation, specifically the section on the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike unpacks the different names that the Church employs when discussing Baptism, such as the “washing of regeneration and renewal” and “enlightenment.” He concludes with a reflection on the prefigurations of Baptism in the Old Covenant. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1210-1222. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of initiation, specifically the section on the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike unpacks the different names that the Church employs when discussing Baptism, such as the “washing of regeneration and renewal” and “enlightenment.” He concludes with a reflection on the prefigurations of Baptism in the Old Covenant. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1210-1222. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 166: Introduction to Baptism (2025)d8d9f395-4f62-4b7f-b706-d342271b8078Sun, 15 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Responding in Faith (2025) Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who repeatedly responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who repeatedly responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 166: Responding in Faith (2025)4379aa9d-4964-47c2-8252-ec48d90a8aceSun, 15 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLike a Father"Good job!" Dad shouted to Ellery. He was holding on to her by a towel looped under her armpits as she practiced riding her two-wheel bike. Her tongue stuck out of her mouth in deep concentration as she tried to maintain her balance even with Dad's support. "Whoa!" she exclaimed, her eyes going wide. She started wobbling, but Dad held her upright as the bike went down to the ground. He hauled Ellery to her feet and smiled down at her. Ellery looked up at Dad and asked, "Again?"Ellery practiced her biking skills for a while longer before they returned to the campsite just in time to grill some burgers over the fire. Meredith, her older sister, and Mom were just finishing up their quiet time when they arrived. Dad helped Ellery assemble her dinner just the way she liked it--two slices of cheese, three squirts of mustard, and four pickles. "I read something interesting in my Bible today," Meredith said as Ellery dove into her food.Ellery made a strange gurgling sound that resembled the words, "What, what?" "Manners," both Mom and Dad said in unison.Meredith looked at her sister and shook her head before continuing. "I read that God is our Father. I think it's cool there are so many different words in the Bible that describe who God is.""Do you know why God calls Himself our Father?" Mom asked."Because He made us!" Ellery jumped in, now having swallowed her delicious bite."You're right," Dad said. "And when we trust in Jesus, we become part of God's family. The Bible also describes what kind of Father God is. He teaches us, encourages us, and is always with us.""Like how you helped me on my bike today!""Or how you helped me with my jump shot in basketball," Meredith added.Dad smiled at them. "Yes, but us human dads aren't perfect. My dad hurt me a lot when I was younger, and I know I'm not perfect and have messed up too. But God never does that. He is the perfect Father.""He's even better than you?" Ellery asked."Even better than you can imagine," Dad responded as Ellery leaned her head against his arm. –Zoe Brickner

"Good job!" Dad shouted to Ellery. He was holding on to her by a towel looped under her armpits as she practiced riding her two-wheel bike. Her tongue stuck out of her mouth in deep concentration as she tried to maintain her balance even with Dad's support. "Whoa!" she exclaimed, her eyes going wide. She started wobbling, but Dad held her upright as the bike went down to the ground. He hauled Ellery to her feet and smiled down at her. Ellery looked up at Dad and asked, "Again?"Ellery practiced her biking skills for a while longer before they returned to the campsite just in time to grill some burgers over the fire. Meredith, her older sister, and Mom were just finishing up their quiet time when they arrived. Dad helped Ellery assemble her dinner just the way she liked it--two slices of cheese, three squirts of mustard, and four pickles. "I read something interesting in my Bible today," Meredith said as Ellery dove into her food.Ellery made a strange gurgling sound that resembled the words, "What, what?" "Manners," both Mom and Dad said in unison.Meredith looked at her sister and shook her head before continuing. "I read that God is our Father. I think it's cool there are so many different words in the Bible that describe who God is.""Do you know why God calls Himself our Father?" Mom asked."Because He made us!" Ellery jumped in, now having swallowed her delicious bite."You're right," Dad said. "And when we trust in Jesus, we become part of God's family. The Bible also describes what kind of Father God is. He teaches us, encourages us, and is always with us.""Like how you helped me on my bike today!""Or how you helped me with my jump shot in basketball," Meredith added.Dad smiled at them. "Yes, but us human dads aren't perfect. My dad hurt me a lot when I was younger, and I know I'm not perfect and have messed up too. But God never does that. He is the perfect Father.""He's even better than you?" Ellery asked."Even better than you can imagine," Dad responded as Ellery leaned her head against his arm. –Zoe Brickner

Like a Fatherd577642b-cdfc-4078-b452-907cabffb201Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPhilip Anthony Mitchell | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   This week we’re joined by Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell — and trust us, this conversation will stir something deep in you. We dive into identity, calling, spiritual warfare, and what it really means to follow Jesus in a world full of distractions — and so much more.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   Better Help This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   This week we’re joined by Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell — and trust us, this conversation will stir something deep in you. We dive into identity, calling, spiritual warfare, and what it really means to follow Jesus in a world full of distractions — and so much more.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   Better Help This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullPhilip Anthony Mitchell | Girls Gone Bible95dea357-9615-40fe-b54b-24486a306314Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:27:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEpisode 61525: 06/15/25 Pillar and Foundation: Necessary Teacher Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Even when the Bible seems clear, earnest Christians can get it wrong. We need a Church to tell us when we are wrong. The most important revelation of God is His own identity. From the beginning, Christians have needed more than the words of Sacred Scripture to guide them into all truth. We have needed the Holy Spirit leading the Church through error to know the depths of God's identity. Mass Readings from June 15, 2025: Proverbs 8:22-31 Psalm 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Even when the Bible seems clear, earnest Christians can get it wrong. We need a Church to tell us when we are wrong. The most important revelation of God is His own identity. From the beginning, Christians have needed more than the words of Sacred Scripture to guide them into all truth. We have needed the Holy Spirit leading the Church through error to know the depths of God's identity. Mass Readings from June 15, 2025: Proverbs 8:22-31 Psalm 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15

fullEpisode 61525: 06/15/25 Pillar and Foundation: Necessary Teacher05d91f90-6793-4e03-ab4b-1bc7bebdc00cSat, 14 Jun 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/15/25 Pillar and Foundation: Necessary Teacher Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Even when the Bible seems clear, earnest Christians can get it wrong. We need a Church to tell us when we are wrong. The most important revelation of God is His own identity. From the beginning, Christians have needed more than the words of Sacred Scripture to guide them into all truth. We have needed the Holy Spirit leading the Church through error to know the depths of God's identity. Mass Readings from June 15, 2025: Proverbs 8:22-31 Psalm 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Even when the Bible seems clear, earnest Christians can get it wrong. We need a Church to tell us when we are wrong. The most important revelation of God is His own identity. From the beginning, Christians have needed more than the words of Sacred Scripture to guide them into all truth. We have needed the Holy Spirit leading the Church through error to know the depths of God's identity. Mass Readings from June 15, 2025: Proverbs 8:22-31 Psalm 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15

full06/15/25 Pillar and Foundation: Necessary Teacher5101de60-51a7-48d8-88a9-ae81ad528543Sat, 14 Jun 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags What You're Worth Read: Ephesians 1:3-7; 1 Peter 1:18-19 "Sold!” proclaimed the fast-talking auctioneer, and Logan grinned at his mother. He found auctions fun and interesting, so he hadn’t minded when she wanted to stop and see what was happening at this antique auction. “Another broken piece of junk sold to the highest bidder,” Logan murmured, stifling a laugh. He liked to tease his mom about liking antiques. Mom smiled and nudged him with her elbow. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” she told him. Logan shrugged and continued sitting on his hands as the auctioneer began selling an autographed baseball. Logan had learned to avoid lifting his hand during the bidding. Earlier he had started to scratch his head and the auctioneer thought he was bidding on the item being auctioned. As they drove home after the auction, Logan asked his mom why people were so willing to spend their money on other people’s junk. “I can’t believe how much they’ll pay for that stuff,” he said. “I thought a few things they sold at the auction were cool, but people paid less for them than for stuff I wouldn’t want if it were given to me! Who decides how much those things are worth?” “The condition of the piece is important,” said Mom, “and whether the item is rare or not is also a factor. But the bottom line is…well, how much someone is willing to pay for it. That’s really what determines how much an item is worth.” Logan thought for a moment. “That’s kinda like something we talked about in my class at church last week,” he said. “Our teacher explained that God sent His Son to die for us—Jesus paid for our sins with His own life. I guess that makes us worth a lot!” “I like that, Logan,” Mom said. “I think you got a lot from that auction—even though you didn’t buy anything.” Logan had one more question. “Um, Mom, what did I almost buy today when I scratched my head?” “An old record player,” Mom replied. “Oh.” Logan paused. “What’s a record player?” –Mike Dize How about you? Do you know how much you’re worth? Because of what Jesus did for you, you’re worth a lot—He paid a huge price for you! He gave His life to pay the price of your sin. Have you responded to that great love? Have you trusted Him as your Savior? If not, trust in Him today! (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: You were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 6:20 Today's Key Thought: You’re worth what Jesus paid for you

Read: Ephesians 1:3-7; 1 Peter 1:18-19 "Sold!” proclaimed the fast-talking auctioneer, and Logan grinned at his mother. He found auctions fun and interesting, so he hadn’t minded when she wanted to stop and see what was happening at this antique auction. “Another broken piece of junk sold to the highest bidder,” Logan murmured, stifling a laugh. He liked to tease his mom about liking antiques. Mom smiled and nudged him with her elbow. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” she told him. Logan shrugged and continued sitting on his hands as the auctioneer began selling an autographed baseball. Logan had learned to avoid lifting his hand during the bidding. Earlier he had started to scratch his head and the auctioneer thought he was bidding on the item being auctioned. As they drove home after the auction, Logan asked his mom why people were so willing to spend their money on other people’s junk. “I can’t believe how much they’ll pay for that stuff,” he said. “I thought a few things they sold at the auction were cool, but people paid less for them than for stuff I wouldn’t want if it were given to me! Who decides how much those things are worth?” “The condition of the piece is important,” said Mom, “and whether the item is rare or not is also a factor. But the bottom line is…well, how much someone is willing to pay for it. That’s really what determines how much an item is worth.” Logan thought for a moment. “That’s kinda like something we talked about in my class at church last week,” he said. “Our teacher explained that God sent His Son to die for us—Jesus paid for our sins with His own life. I guess that makes us worth a lot!” “I like that, Logan,” Mom said. “I think you got a lot from that auction—even though you didn’t buy anything.” Logan had one more question. “Um, Mom, what did I almost buy today when I scratched my head?” “An old record player,” Mom replied. “Oh.” Logan paused. “What’s a record player?” –Mike Dize How about you? Do you know how much you’re worth? Because of what Jesus did for you, you’re worth a lot—He paid a huge price for you! He gave His life to pay the price of your sin. Have you responded to that great love? Have you trusted Him as your Savior? If not, trust in Him today! (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: You were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 6:20 Today's Key Thought: You’re worth what Jesus paid for you

What You're Worth 83e8aaf1-28e6-4f5f-8d8e-2d0098334183Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:02:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2025) Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2025)b660582f-7742-4352-9ac1-53c13ab4beb1Sat, 14 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: Summary of Liturgical Diversity (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on liturgy and culture. Fr. Mike reiterates the importance of the fact that the Church does not abolish culture, but redeems and fulfills it. He also emphasizes that even though the Church welcomes liturgical diversity, there are still some things that are incompatible with the Faith and, therefore, unable to be incorporated into Catholic liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1204-1209. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on liturgy and culture. Fr. Mike reiterates the importance of the fact that the Church does not abolish culture, but redeems and fulfills it. He also emphasizes that even though the Church welcomes liturgical diversity, there are still some things that are incompatible with the Faith and, therefore, unable to be incorporated into Catholic liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1204-1209. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 165: Summary of Liturgical Diversity (2025)41b3a01a-05cc-401a-a3de-0f46aab37d4dSat, 14 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2025) Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2025)d0d2e319-576d-4694-8e8b-104e97c5366bSat, 14 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat You're Worth"Sold!" proclaimed the fast-talking auctioneer, and Logan grinned at his mother. He found auctions fun and interesting, so he hadn't minded when she wanted to stop and see what was happening at this antique auction. "Another broken piece of junk sold to the highest bidder," Logan murmured, stifling a laugh. He liked to tease his mom about liking antiques.Mom smiled and nudged him with her elbow. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," she told him. Logan shrugged and continued sitting on his hands as the auctioneer began selling an autographed baseball. Logan had learned to avoid lifting his hand during the bidding. Earlier he had started to scratch his head and the auctioneer thought he was bidding on the item being auctioned. As they drove home after the auction, Logan asked his mom why people were so willing to spend their money on other people's junk. "I can't believe how much they'll pay for that stuff," he said. "I thought a few things they sold at the auction were cool, but people paid less for them than for stuff I wouldn't want if it were given to me! Who decides how much those things are worth?" "The condition of the piece is important," said Mom, "and whether the item is rare or not is also a factor. But the bottom line is…well, how much someone is willing to pay for it. That's really what determines how much an item is worth." Logan thought for a moment. "That's kinda like something we talked about in my class at church last week," he said. "Our teacher explained that God sent His Son to die for us--Jesus paid for our sins with His own life. I guess that makes us worth a lot!""I like that, Logan," Mom said. "I think you got a lot from that auction--even though you didn't buy anything." Logan had one more question. "Um, Mom, what did I almost buy today when I scratched my head?" "An old record player," Mom replied."Oh." Logan paused. "What's a record player?" –Mike Dize

"Sold!" proclaimed the fast-talking auctioneer, and Logan grinned at his mother. He found auctions fun and interesting, so he hadn't minded when she wanted to stop and see what was happening at this antique auction. "Another broken piece of junk sold to the highest bidder," Logan murmured, stifling a laugh. He liked to tease his mom about liking antiques.Mom smiled and nudged him with her elbow. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," she told him. Logan shrugged and continued sitting on his hands as the auctioneer began selling an autographed baseball. Logan had learned to avoid lifting his hand during the bidding. Earlier he had started to scratch his head and the auctioneer thought he was bidding on the item being auctioned. As they drove home after the auction, Logan asked his mom why people were so willing to spend their money on other people's junk. "I can't believe how much they'll pay for that stuff," he said. "I thought a few things they sold at the auction were cool, but people paid less for them than for stuff I wouldn't want if it were given to me! Who decides how much those things are worth?" "The condition of the piece is important," said Mom, "and whether the item is rare or not is also a factor. But the bottom line is…well, how much someone is willing to pay for it. That's really what determines how much an item is worth." Logan thought for a moment. "That's kinda like something we talked about in my class at church last week," he said. "Our teacher explained that God sent His Son to die for us--Jesus paid for our sins with His own life. I guess that makes us worth a lot!""I like that, Logan," Mom said. "I think you got a lot from that auction--even though you didn't buy anything." Logan had one more question. "Um, Mom, what did I almost buy today when I scratched my head?" "An old record player," Mom replied."Oh." Logan paused. "What's a record player?" –Mike Dize

What You're Worthe852fb64-9cd6-42f4-9322-61ce127116b0Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsmy testimony | Ally YostHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares her testimony and story with the Lord. If you've been here since the beginning of CWCOI, Ally shared her testimony for our first ever episode. She felt led to share it again as the Lord has continued to move and evolve in her life since then. Thank you Jesus for the ways you have and continue to deliver each and every one of us! "Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me! Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him." Matthew 14:29-31 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares her testimony and story with the Lord. If you've been here since the beginning of CWCOI, Ally shared her testimony for our first ever episode. She felt led to share it again as the Lord has continued to move and evolve in her life since then. Thank you Jesus for the ways you have and continue to deliver each and every one of us! "Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me! Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him." Matthew 14:29-31 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullmy testimony | Ally Yost3f422100-b3df-4834-b165-ac03f714968eFri, 13 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +00002829https://216.73.216.191/allTagsmy testimony | Ally YostHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares her testimony and story with the Lord. If you've been here since the beginning of CWCOI, Ally shared her testimony for our first ever episode. She felt led to share it again as the Lord has continued to move and evolve in her life since then. Thank you Jesus for the ways you have and continue to deliver each and every one of us! "Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me! Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him." Matthew 14:29-31 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares her testimony and story with the Lord. If you've been here since the beginning of CWCOI, Ally shared her testimony for our first ever episode. She felt led to share it again as the Lord has continued to move and evolve in her life since then. Thank you Jesus for the ways you have and continue to deliver each and every one of us! "Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me! Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him." Matthew 14:29-31 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullmy testimony | Ally Yostf64ac168-b776-4924-85d7-4fff793b09dfFri, 13 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Would You Still Love Them If You Came Off The Pill...? Your Hormones Are Controlling You!Dr. Sarah Hill - psychologist and leading researcher on women's hormones - reveals the ways hormonal birth control can shape attraction, emotion, and long-term relationships. She explains how women’s natural cycles influence who they’re drawn to, how birth control can blunt or shift those instincts, and why this matters for both women and the men they're with. If you've ever wondered why your feelings change - or if the pill could be influencing your type - this conversation is for you. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/oVNMPuD28Tb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/a5GDlzz28Tb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr. Hill's book, This Is Your Brain on Birth Control - https://www.sarahehill.com/books/your-brain-on-birth-control/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Sarah Hill - psychologist and leading researcher on women's hormones - reveals the ways hormonal birth control can shape attraction, emotion, and long-term relationships. She explains how women’s natural cycles influence who they’re drawn to, how birth control can blunt or shift those instincts, and why this matters for both women and the men they're with. If you've ever wondered why your feelings change - or if the pill could be influencing your type - this conversation is for you. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/oVNMPuD28Tb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/a5GDlzz28Tb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr. Hill's book, This Is Your Brain on Birth Control - https://www.sarahehill.com/books/your-brain-on-birth-control/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Would You Still Love Them If You Came Off The Pill...? Your Hormones Are Controlling You!b51bb7da-8418-415a-85bc-565157f8499bFri, 13 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +00001757https://216.73.216.191/allTags When God Says No Read: Isaiah 55:8-9 Gunner ran to the garage when he heard his parents drive in. “Is Grandpa okay?” he asked anxiously as they got out of the car. Dad put his hand on Gunner’s shoulder. “Your grandfather isn’t suffering anymore,” he said quietly. “He died this afternoon—he’s in heaven now.” Gunner swallowed hard, forcing back tears that choked his throat. He walked away while Dad was still talking. In his room, Gunner thought about all the things he and Grandpa had planned to do. “It’s not fair!” he muttered. He looked up as Dad came in. “I don’t get it,” Gunner said. “I prayed all day for Grandpa. God can do anything, can’t He? So why didn’t He heal Grandpa?” “Sometimes God’s answer to what we ask is no,” Dad said gently. “I don’t know why He didn’t heal Grandpa, but I know Jesus promises to be with us in our pain and sadness. Grandpa is in heaven with Him now, and someday we’ll see him again.” Gunner turned away. He wasn’t ready to give up his grandfather. “But I wanted Grandpa to stay here with us.” Dad sat down beside him. “When you ask Mom and me for something we don’t think is good for you, we tell you no. You don’t like it when we say no. You might be upset about it—maybe even angry sometimes. But you know we love you and want what’s best for you, right?” Gunner nodded. “We talk about what’s happening and how all of us feel, and we go on loving each other,” continued Dad. “We’re a family even though we disagree. Well, that’s how it is with God too. When we don’t get what we ask Him for, we’re unhappy and sometimes get angry with Him. It’s okay to tell Him how we feel, but we need to remember that God loves us so much He sent His Son to die for us. He wants what’s best for us—and for Grandpa.” “But I’m going to miss Grandpa so much,” Gunner said, resting his face against his dad’s shoulder. “Me too,” Dad said. “We can cry together.” Gunner slipped his arm around his dad and hung on tight. “But let’s thank Jesus that Grandpa is with Him now,” said Dad. “And let’s trust Him even though we’re hurting.” –Janet Boulter How about you? Has someone you love died? Is someone sick? Tell Jesus about your hurts and fears. You may not always understand why He allows certain things to happen, but He will always be there with you and help you through times of pain and sorrow. Remember that He is good and that He loves and cares for you, even when you don’t understand. Today's Key Verse: As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways. (NKJV) Isaiah 55:9 Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus when you’re hurting

Read: Isaiah 55:8-9 Gunner ran to the garage when he heard his parents drive in. “Is Grandpa okay?” he asked anxiously as they got out of the car. Dad put his hand on Gunner’s shoulder. “Your grandfather isn’t suffering anymore,” he said quietly. “He died this afternoon—he’s in heaven now.” Gunner swallowed hard, forcing back tears that choked his throat. He walked away while Dad was still talking. In his room, Gunner thought about all the things he and Grandpa had planned to do. “It’s not fair!” he muttered. He looked up as Dad came in. “I don’t get it,” Gunner said. “I prayed all day for Grandpa. God can do anything, can’t He? So why didn’t He heal Grandpa?” “Sometimes God’s answer to what we ask is no,” Dad said gently. “I don’t know why He didn’t heal Grandpa, but I know Jesus promises to be with us in our pain and sadness. Grandpa is in heaven with Him now, and someday we’ll see him again.” Gunner turned away. He wasn’t ready to give up his grandfather. “But I wanted Grandpa to stay here with us.” Dad sat down beside him. “When you ask Mom and me for something we don’t think is good for you, we tell you no. You don’t like it when we say no. You might be upset about it—maybe even angry sometimes. But you know we love you and want what’s best for you, right?” Gunner nodded. “We talk about what’s happening and how all of us feel, and we go on loving each other,” continued Dad. “We’re a family even though we disagree. Well, that’s how it is with God too. When we don’t get what we ask Him for, we’re unhappy and sometimes get angry with Him. It’s okay to tell Him how we feel, but we need to remember that God loves us so much He sent His Son to die for us. He wants what’s best for us—and for Grandpa.” “But I’m going to miss Grandpa so much,” Gunner said, resting his face against his dad’s shoulder. “Me too,” Dad said. “We can cry together.” Gunner slipped his arm around his dad and hung on tight. “But let’s thank Jesus that Grandpa is with Him now,” said Dad. “And let’s trust Him even though we’re hurting.” –Janet Boulter How about you? Has someone you love died? Is someone sick? Tell Jesus about your hurts and fears. You may not always understand why He allows certain things to happen, but He will always be there with you and help you through times of pain and sorrow. Remember that He is good and that He loves and cares for you, even when you don’t understand. Today's Key Verse: As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways. (NKJV) Isaiah 55:9 Today's Key Thought: Trust Jesus when you’re hurting

When God Says No 0efaaf44-bf40-43cd-9853-a3333e67521dFri, 13 Jun 2025 04:02:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2025) Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2025)8435953c-a09d-45db-890d-2cd5ab7b1013Fri, 13 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Liturgical Diversity and Unity (2025) Did you know there is more than one liturgical rite in the Catholic Church? Fr. Mike reviews the different liturgical Traditions that are part of the Catholic Church. All of the different rites are rooted in the same mission of Christ, reminding us that the diversity of liturgical Traditions does not take away from the unity of the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1200-1203. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Did you know there is more than one liturgical rite in the Catholic Church? Fr. Mike reviews the different liturgical Traditions that are part of the Catholic Church. All of the different rites are rooted in the same mission of Christ, reminding us that the diversity of liturgical Traditions does not take away from the unity of the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1200-1203. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 164: Liturgical Diversity and Unity (2025)f6e28e2f-5203-406f-839b-61d4d53ca44dFri, 13 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2025) Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2025)0601a4ff-1e85-479f-baf4-922b63f133dbFri, 13 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen God Says NoGunner ran to the garage when he heard his parents drive in. "Is Grandpa okay?" he asked anxiously as they got out of the car.Dad put his hand on Gunner's shoulder. "Your grandfather isn't suffering anymore," he said quietly. "He died this afternoon--he's in heaven now." Gunner swallowed hard, forcing back tears that choked his throat. He walked away while Dad was still talking.In his room, Gunner thought about all the things he and Grandpa had planned to do. "It's not fair!" he muttered. He looked up as Dad came in. "I don't get it," Gunner said. "I prayed all day for Grandpa. God can do anything, can't He? So why didn't He heal Grandpa?""Sometimes God's answer to what we ask is no," Dad said gently. "I don't know why He didn't heal Grandpa, but I know Jesus promises to be with us in our pain and sadness. Grandpa is in heaven with Him now, and someday we'll see him again." Gunner turned away. He wasn't ready to give up his grandfather. "But I wanted Grandpa to stay here with us."Dad sat down beside him. "When you ask Mom and me for something we don't think is good for you, we tell you no. You don't like it when we say no. You might be upset about it--maybe even angry sometimes. But you know we love you and want what's best for you, right?" Gunner nodded. "We talk about what's happening and how all of us feel, and we go on loving each other," continued Dad. "We're a family even though we disagree. Well, that's how it is with God too. When we don't get what we ask Him for, we're unhappy and sometimes get angry with Him. It's okay to tell Him how we feel, but we need to remember that God loves us so much He sent His Son to die for us. He wants what's best for us--and for Grandpa.""But I'm going to miss Grandpa so much," Gunner said, resting his face against his dad's shoulder."Me too," Dad said. "We can cry together." Gunner slipped his arm around his dad and hung on tight. "But let's thank Jesus that Grandpa is with Him now," said Dad. "And let's trust Him even though we're hurting." –Janet Boulter

Gunner ran to the garage when he heard his parents drive in. "Is Grandpa okay?" he asked anxiously as they got out of the car.Dad put his hand on Gunner's shoulder. "Your grandfather isn't suffering anymore," he said quietly. "He died this afternoon--he's in heaven now." Gunner swallowed hard, forcing back tears that choked his throat. He walked away while Dad was still talking.In his room, Gunner thought about all the things he and Grandpa had planned to do. "It's not fair!" he muttered. He looked up as Dad came in. "I don't get it," Gunner said. "I prayed all day for Grandpa. God can do anything, can't He? So why didn't He heal Grandpa?""Sometimes God's answer to what we ask is no," Dad said gently. "I don't know why He didn't heal Grandpa, but I know Jesus promises to be with us in our pain and sadness. Grandpa is in heaven with Him now, and someday we'll see him again." Gunner turned away. He wasn't ready to give up his grandfather. "But I wanted Grandpa to stay here with us."Dad sat down beside him. "When you ask Mom and me for something we don't think is good for you, we tell you no. You don't like it when we say no. You might be upset about it--maybe even angry sometimes. But you know we love you and want what's best for you, right?" Gunner nodded. "We talk about what's happening and how all of us feel, and we go on loving each other," continued Dad. "We're a family even though we disagree. Well, that's how it is with God too. When we don't get what we ask Him for, we're unhappy and sometimes get angry with Him. It's okay to tell Him how we feel, but we need to remember that God loves us so much He sent His Son to die for us. He wants what's best for us--and for Grandpa.""But I'm going to miss Grandpa so much," Gunner said, resting his face against his dad's shoulder."Me too," Dad said. "We can cry together." Gunner slipped his arm around his dad and hung on tight. "But let's thank Jesus that Grandpa is with Him now," said Dad. "And let's trust Him even though we're hurting." –Janet Boulter

When God Says No5f44d039-a5ef-459b-8c1b-228255e97750Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat to Do with My Loneliness (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Loneliness is real and loneliness is really difficult. How do I handle feeling alone and what does my loneliness mean? Fr. Mike speaks into the deep and painful experience of loneliness, especially in the Christian life. He reminds us that loneliness is not a sign of failure or weakness, but a reflection of our God-given longing for love and communion. While God is always near, Fr. Mike encourages us to be honest about our pain and to invite Jesus into that place — because even in our loneliness, we are never truly alone. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour July 9 - Vail, CO October 20 - Detroit, MI October 21 - Sugar Land, TX October 22 - Cedar Park, TX October 23 - Fort Worth, TXSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Loneliness is real and loneliness is really difficult. How do I handle feeling alone and what does my loneliness mean? Fr. Mike speaks into the deep and painful experience of loneliness, especially in the Christian life. He reminds us that loneliness is not a sign of failure or weakness, but a reflection of our God-given longing for love and communion. While God is always near, Fr. Mike encourages us to be honest about our pain and to invite Jesus into that place — because even in our loneliness, we are never truly alone. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour July 9 - Vail, CO October 20 - Detroit, MI October 21 - Sugar Land, TX October 22 - Cedar Park, TX October 23 - Fort Worth, TXSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat to Do with My Loneliness (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)29972509-e2b1-4bfd-accc-2308de3bfdceThu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#923 - Luke 6:27-42 – The Hardest LessonThis episode is part 15 in a study of the gospel of Luke. This section of the Sermon on the Plain may be some of the hardest teachings of Jesus, not because it is unclear, but because it is clear. Jesus calls us to forgive and turn the other cheek. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 15 in a study of the gospel of Luke. This section of the Sermon on the Plain may be some of the hardest teachings of Jesus, not because it is unclear, but because it is clear. Jesus calls us to forgive and turn the other cheek. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#923 - Luke 6:27-42 – The Hardest Lessoncdad6fbb-60e5-4636-b1fa-5c10e6436684Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000651https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Catholic Wealth Expert: Woke Vs Holy InvestingWhat happens when your money helps build the very culture you're trying to protect your soul—and your family—from? John Heinen sits down with Chris McMahon—Catholic entrepreneur, father of five, and founder of two financial firms, including Aquinas Wealth Advisors—to expose what’s broken in modern investing and how faithful men can do better. With over 35 years of experience and appearances on Fox News and the Wall Street Journal, Chris has seen firsthand how mainstream portfolios often fund abortion providers like Planned Parenthood, adult entertainment empires, and false ideologies that corrupt the dignity of the human person. Instead of looking away, he built a firm that offers clarity, conviction, and Catholic-aligned investment strategies. Alongside his wife Molly, Chris co-founded Mary’s Place, a home for struggling mothers, and continues to serve the Sisters of Life and Sisters of Mary with bold generosity. His story is one of quiet defiance—against greed, cultural compromise, and moral indifference. This conversation challenges men not only to steward their wealth wisely but to do so with eternal impact in mind. 🟢 SPONSOR – https://holyhabits.app/gentleman/ Get your FREE Faith and Financing Score as well as Explore Chris McMahon’s firm – https://aquinaswealth.com/Catholics at the Shore – https://www.catholicsattheshore.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when your money helps build the very culture you're trying to protect your soul—and your family—from? John Heinen sits down with Chris McMahon—Catholic entrepreneur, father of five, and founder of two financial firms, including Aquinas Wealth Advisors—to expose what’s broken in modern investing and how faithful men can do better. With over 35 years of experience and appearances on Fox News and the Wall Street Journal, Chris has seen firsthand how mainstream portfolios often fund abortion providers like Planned Parenthood, adult entertainment empires, and false ideologies that corrupt the dignity of the human person. Instead of looking away, he built a firm that offers clarity, conviction, and Catholic-aligned investment strategies. Alongside his wife Molly, Chris co-founded Mary’s Place, a home for struggling mothers, and continues to serve the Sisters of Life and Sisters of Mary with bold generosity. His story is one of quiet defiance—against greed, cultural compromise, and moral indifference. This conversation challenges men not only to steward their wealth wisely but to do so with eternal impact in mind. 🟢 SPONSOR – https://holyhabits.app/gentleman/ Get your FREE Faith and Financing Score as well as Explore Chris McMahon’s firm – https://aquinaswealth.com/Catholics at the Shore – https://www.catholicsattheshore.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Catholic Wealth Expert: Woke Vs Holy Investing09b54195-8e93-44e9-b87c-086500170f49Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:05:00 +00004147https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Sex Expert (Esther Perel): The Relationship Crisis No One Talks About That's Killing Your Sex Life!Swipe left, feel empty, and wonder why? Esther Perel reveals the hidden truths behind the dating crisis, loneliness, and the shocking decline in sex and intimacy. Esther Perel is a world-renowned psychotherapist and relationship expert, widely recognised as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. She is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘The State of Affairs’.  She explains:  Why MEN Over 30 Aren’t Having Sex Anymore. The SEX GAME that could Save Your Relationship. How CHILDHOOD TRAUMA is Secretly Sabotaging Your Marriage. Why Investing in AUTHENTIC CONNECTION is the key to a Fulfilling Life. The ONE RED FLAG that Predicts Divorce.  00:00 Intro 02:29 Esther’s Main Concern About Human Connection 03:22 What’s the Consequence of Losing Social Skills? 04:19 Is Online Dating the Only Choice Nowadays? 07:13 The Value of Rejection 07:52 Rejection from the Apps 08:48 What to Do If Dating Apps Don’t Work for You 11:26 Is Too Much Choice Making Dating Harder? 13:01 How to Cope with Online Dating Burnout 14:30 The Changing Role of Masculinity and Its Impact on Society 15:57 Loneliness Today 17:17 Why Do People Have Less Sex Nowadays? 20:17 Importance of Deep Connection in Relationships 21:51 How Phone Use Affects Connection and Sexual Attraction 28:07 Questions from Steven’s Friends 28:53 Is It Always a Good Idea to Admit to Infidelity? 31:17 Attraction with a Partner 33:36 Is Long-Term Faithfulness in a Relationship Possible? 37:06 Importance of Taking Accountability 39:21 How People Are Energizing Their Relationships 42:59 How to Revive Intimacy When Gone for So Long 44:52 Ads 45:55 Do People Enjoy Sex Less Than Before? 48:15 Do I Have to Work on Myself Before I Can Have a Good Relationship? 49:49 Has the Culture of Self-Love Gone Too Far? 51:19 Are Men Emasculated by the Success of Women? 59:08 What Is Social Confidence? 1:02:56 What Gives a Traumatic Experience Meaning? 1:14:10 Would You Delete Mobile Phones to Help Connection? 1:17:08 Can Social Connection Principles Apply to a Workplace? 1:22:06 How Are You Going to Adapt to a World of AI and Robots? Follow Esther:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4l2Et6S  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3SJEMaD  Website - https://bit.ly/4kTR8ca  Podcast - https://bit.ly/3HCfnNv  You can purchase Esther’s new 100 question game, ‘Where Should We Begin? At Work’, here: https://bit.ly/4kF0F7h  You can purchase Esther’s book ‘The State of Affairs’, here:  https://amzn.to/4l0KaSv  The Diary Of A CEO: Join DOAC circle here -https://doaccircle.com/ Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp Get email updates: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt⁠⁠  Follow Steven: ⁠⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb⁠⁠  Sponsors: Stan Store - Visit https://link.stan.store/joinstanchallenge to join the challenge! Ekster - http://partner.ekster.com/DOAC with code STEVEN Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY #EstherPerel #DatingCrisis #ModernLove #RelationshipAdvice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Swipe left, feel empty, and wonder why? Esther Perel reveals the hidden truths behind the dating crisis, loneliness, and the shocking decline in sex and intimacy. Esther Perel is a world-renowned psychotherapist and relationship expert, widely recognised as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. She is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘The State of Affairs’.  She explains:  Why MEN Over 30 Aren’t Having Sex Anymore. The SEX GAME that could Save Your Relationship. How CHILDHOOD TRAUMA is Secretly Sabotaging Your Marriage. Why Investing in AUTHENTIC CONNECTION is the key to a Fulfilling Life. The ONE RED FLAG that Predicts Divorce.  00:00 Intro 02:29 Esther’s Main Concern About Human Connection 03:22 What’s the Consequence of Losing Social Skills? 04:19 Is Online Dating the Only Choice Nowadays? 07:13 The Value of Rejection 07:52 Rejection from the Apps 08:48 What to Do If Dating Apps Don’t Work for You 11:26 Is Too Much Choice Making Dating Harder? 13:01 How to Cope with Online Dating Burnout 14:30 The Changing Role of Masculinity and Its Impact on Society 15:57 Loneliness Today 17:17 Why Do People Have Less Sex Nowadays? 20:17 Importance of Deep Connection in Relationships 21:51 How Phone Use Affects Connection and Sexual Attraction 28:07 Questions from Steven’s Friends 28:53 Is It Always a Good Idea to Admit to Infidelity? 31:17 Attraction with a Partner 33:36 Is Long-Term Faithfulness in a Relationship Possible? 37:06 Importance of Taking Accountability 39:21 How People Are Energizing Their Relationships 42:59 How to Revive Intimacy When Gone for So Long 44:52 Ads 45:55 Do People Enjoy Sex Less Than Before? 48:15 Do I Have to Work on Myself Before I Can Have a Good Relationship? 49:49 Has the Culture of Self-Love Gone Too Far? 51:19 Are Men Emasculated by the Success of Women? 59:08 What Is Social Confidence? 1:02:56 What Gives a Traumatic Experience Meaning? 1:14:10 Would You Delete Mobile Phones to Help Connection? 1:17:08 Can Social Connection Principles Apply to a Workplace? 1:22:06 How Are You Going to Adapt to a World of AI and Robots? Follow Esther:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4l2Et6S  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3SJEMaD  Website - https://bit.ly/4kTR8ca  Podcast - https://bit.ly/3HCfnNv  You can purchase Esther’s new 100 question game, ‘Where Should We Begin? At Work’, here: https://bit.ly/4kF0F7h  You can purchase Esther’s book ‘The State of Affairs’, here:  https://amzn.to/4l0KaSv  The Diary Of A CEO: Join DOAC circle here -https://doaccircle.com/ Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp Get email updates: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt⁠⁠  Follow Steven: ⁠⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb⁠⁠  Sponsors: Stan Store - Visit https://link.stan.store/joinstanchallenge to join the challenge! Ekster - http://partner.ekster.com/DOAC with code STEVEN Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY #EstherPerel #DatingCrisis #ModernLove #RelationshipAdvice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Sex Expert (Esther Perel): The Relationship Crisis No One Talks About That's Killing Your Sex Life!ddc7bb96-b352-4a10-9172-1ffe38e377e5Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +00005317https://216.73.216.191/allTags Only a Mist Read: James 4:13-17; 1 Peter 4:7-11 Jade stretched and yawned. Then she jumped down from her place on the top bunk and hurried to get dressed. “Let’s go, troops!” yelled a cheery voice from outside. “We have many miles to cover on our morning hike.” “How can Ella be so cheerful at seven o’clock in the morning?” asked Hayley, one of Jade’s cabinmates. “I don’t know,” Jade answered, “but I like it. Her cheerfulness rubs off on me. Let’s go.” Jade and Hayley joined the other campers as they gathered in front of the dining hall. “Good morning!” said Ella, their camp counselor. “Are you ready for our adventure? We’ll fix breakfast a little way down the trail.” A few minutes later, they were off. “Make sure you stay on the trail,” Ella told the group. “There was a heavy mist last night, and everything is damp. The grass is pretty wet, and your feet will be too if you walk on it.” “It’s not misty now,” said Hayley. “Isn’t it funny how mist just disappears?” “Yeah—like a vapor,” said Jade. “I learned a verse at church that says life is a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” “That’s right,” said Ella. “I know that verse too. It tells us how short life is—like a mist. And what did the mist do while it was here?” “It made things wet,” Hayley replied. “It soaked the grass so much that we don’t want to walk on it.” Ella nodded. “Right. And in a way, we soak our environment too. For example, do you know anyone who soaks you with joy?” Jade spoke up quickly. “You do! You always soak me with your cheerfulness, Ella. You make me feel happy.” Ella was surprised. “Why, thank you! But you know, the only reason I’m able to do that is because Jesus fills me with joy. Our lives may be short, but Jesus gives us the ability to soak other people’s lives with His love. When we trust in Him, He fills our short lives on this earth with great purpose—the purpose of helping others know He loves them and offers them eternal life with Him.” –Kathy A. Brand How about you? What do you soak those around you with? Our time on earth may be short, but with Jesus, you can make a big difference in other people’s lives. When you trust in Him, He fills you with His love and joy so you can point others to Him. Even though life is short, trust Jesus to help you become more like Him so He can use your life for His great purpose. Today's Key Verse: A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. (NIV) John 13:34 Today's Key Thought: Share Jesus’s love with others

Read: James 4:13-17; 1 Peter 4:7-11 Jade stretched and yawned. Then she jumped down from her place on the top bunk and hurried to get dressed. “Let’s go, troops!” yelled a cheery voice from outside. “We have many miles to cover on our morning hike.” “How can Ella be so cheerful at seven o’clock in the morning?” asked Hayley, one of Jade’s cabinmates. “I don’t know,” Jade answered, “but I like it. Her cheerfulness rubs off on me. Let’s go.” Jade and Hayley joined the other campers as they gathered in front of the dining hall. “Good morning!” said Ella, their camp counselor. “Are you ready for our adventure? We’ll fix breakfast a little way down the trail.” A few minutes later, they were off. “Make sure you stay on the trail,” Ella told the group. “There was a heavy mist last night, and everything is damp. The grass is pretty wet, and your feet will be too if you walk on it.” “It’s not misty now,” said Hayley. “Isn’t it funny how mist just disappears?” “Yeah—like a vapor,” said Jade. “I learned a verse at church that says life is a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” “That’s right,” said Ella. “I know that verse too. It tells us how short life is—like a mist. And what did the mist do while it was here?” “It made things wet,” Hayley replied. “It soaked the grass so much that we don’t want to walk on it.” Ella nodded. “Right. And in a way, we soak our environment too. For example, do you know anyone who soaks you with joy?” Jade spoke up quickly. “You do! You always soak me with your cheerfulness, Ella. You make me feel happy.” Ella was surprised. “Why, thank you! But you know, the only reason I’m able to do that is because Jesus fills me with joy. Our lives may be short, but Jesus gives us the ability to soak other people’s lives with His love. When we trust in Him, He fills our short lives on this earth with great purpose—the purpose of helping others know He loves them and offers them eternal life with Him.” –Kathy A. Brand How about you? What do you soak those around you with? Our time on earth may be short, but with Jesus, you can make a big difference in other people’s lives. When you trust in Him, He fills you with His love and joy so you can point others to Him. Even though life is short, trust Jesus to help you become more like Him so He can use your life for His great purpose. Today's Key Verse: A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. (NIV) John 13:34 Today's Key Thought: Share Jesus’s love with others

Only a Mist d947bb41-b971-41e0-8946-ea5667ccdaeeThu, 12 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Faith Over Success (2025) Fr. Mike touches on King Rehobo&#39;am&#39;s last acts and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders show the importance of faith over success. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on King Rehobo&#39;am&#39;s last acts and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders show the importance of faith over success. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 163: Faith Over Success (2025)0f9144b8-9bd2-4d53-9767-348d06f51a0eThu, 12 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Summary of the Liturgy (2025) In today’s “nugget day”, we review the main takeaways from our readings on the liturgy. Fr. Mike invites us to remember that every time we participate in the liturgy, we are participating in the heavenly worship of the Father. We also learn that in times of discouragement, we can unite ourselves to Christ our high priest by praying the Liturgy of the Hours. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1187-1199. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today’s “nugget day”, we review the main takeaways from our readings on the liturgy. Fr. Mike invites us to remember that every time we participate in the liturgy, we are participating in the heavenly worship of the Father. We also learn that in times of discouragement, we can unite ourselves to Christ our high priest by praying the Liturgy of the Hours. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1187-1199. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 163: Summary of the Liturgy (2025)404d5dd7-ce5d-4476-aa0d-63cf32989dc2Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Faith Over Success (2025) Fr. Mike touches on King Rehobo&#39;am&#39;s last acts and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders show the importance of faith over success. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on King Rehobo&#39;am&#39;s last acts and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders show the importance of faith over success. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 163: Faith Over Success (2025)e5ff83b8-1fc8-40bc-8285-0d3ddb2dc7abThu, 12 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOnly a MistJade stretched and yawned. Then she jumped down from her place on the top bunk and hurried to get dressed."Let's go, troops!" yelled a cheery voice from outside. "We have many miles to cover on our morning hike.""How can Ella be so cheerful at seven o'clock in the morning?" asked Hayley, one of Jade's cabinmates."I don't know," Jade answered, "but I like it. Her cheerfulness rubs off on me. Let's go."Jade and Hayley joined the other campers as they gathered in front of the dining hall. "Good morning!" said Ella, their camp counselor. "Are you ready for our adventure? We'll fix breakfast a little way down the trail."A few minutes later, they were off. "Make sure you stay on the trail," Ella told the group. "There was a heavy mist last night, and everything is damp. The grass is pretty wet, and your feet will be too if you walk on it.""It's not misty now," said Hayley. "Isn't it funny how mist just disappears?" "Yeah--like a vapor," said Jade. "I learned a verse at church that says life is a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes.""That's right," said Ella. "I know that verse too. It tells us how short life is--like a mist. And what did the mist do while it was here?" "It made things wet," Hayley replied. "It soaked the grass so much that we don't want to walk on it." Ella nodded. "Right. And in a way, we soak our environment too. For example, do you know anyone who soaks you with joy?"Jade spoke up quickly. "You do! You always soak me with your cheerfulness, Ella. You make me feel happy."Ella was surprised. "Why, thank you! But you know, the only reason I'm able to do that is because Jesus fills me with joy. Our lives may be short, but Jesus gives us the ability to soak other people's lives with His love. When we trust in Him, He fills our short lives on this earth with great purpose--the purpose of helping others know He loves them and offers them eternal life with Him." –Kathy A. Brand

Jade stretched and yawned. Then she jumped down from her place on the top bunk and hurried to get dressed."Let's go, troops!" yelled a cheery voice from outside. "We have many miles to cover on our morning hike.""How can Ella be so cheerful at seven o'clock in the morning?" asked Hayley, one of Jade's cabinmates."I don't know," Jade answered, "but I like it. Her cheerfulness rubs off on me. Let's go."Jade and Hayley joined the other campers as they gathered in front of the dining hall. "Good morning!" said Ella, their camp counselor. "Are you ready for our adventure? We'll fix breakfast a little way down the trail."A few minutes later, they were off. "Make sure you stay on the trail," Ella told the group. "There was a heavy mist last night, and everything is damp. The grass is pretty wet, and your feet will be too if you walk on it.""It's not misty now," said Hayley. "Isn't it funny how mist just disappears?" "Yeah--like a vapor," said Jade. "I learned a verse at church that says life is a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes.""That's right," said Ella. "I know that verse too. It tells us how short life is--like a mist. And what did the mist do while it was here?" "It made things wet," Hayley replied. "It soaked the grass so much that we don't want to walk on it." Ella nodded. "Right. And in a way, we soak our environment too. For example, do you know anyone who soaks you with joy?"Jade spoke up quickly. "You do! You always soak me with your cheerfulness, Ella. You make me feel happy."Ella was surprised. "Why, thank you! But you know, the only reason I'm able to do that is because Jesus fills me with joy. Our lives may be short, but Jesus gives us the ability to soak other people's lives with His love. When we trust in Him, He fills our short lives on this earth with great purpose--the purpose of helping others know He loves them and offers them eternal life with Him." –Kathy A. Brand

Only a Mist122b538b-e396-4fdf-aa7a-bad3ec54ce85Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags🚨 A Must-Listen: Why This Podcast Might Disappear Without Your Help!Since 2017,&nbsp;Kids Bible Stories has reached nearly 14 million downloads across 140 countries. Every month, over 57,000 families tune in to hear God&rsquo;s Word through engaging, age-appropriate stories. It&rsquo;s a one-woman ministry&mdash;written, recorded, and edited entirely by me. Recently, I lost&nbsp;all ad revenue. Instead of filling the show with new ads, I chose to step out in faith&mdash;continuing the mission ad-free and launching new features like&nbsp;bedtime episodes and Spanish translations to reach even more kids. But here&rsquo;s the hard truth:Only 0.36% of listeners support the show. That&rsquo;s less than half a percent. 🎁 You can help keep this mission alive for just $5/month or a 1 time donation. Your gift makes it possible to: Keep creating high-quality, Bible-based episodes kids love Translate the show to reach more children globally Sustain a listener-supported ministry that&rsquo;s making an eternal impact 👉 Visit kbspodcast.com and click "Support &amp; Bonus Content"Give a one-time gift or join us on Patreon for just $5/month&mdash;or save with a discounted annual plan.&nbsp; Thank you for being part of this mission. Together, we&rsquo;re helping kids hear God&rsquo;s Word. 💛 &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since 2017,&nbsp;Kids Bible Stories has reached nearly 14 million downloads across 140 countries. Every month, over 57,000 families tune in to hear God&rsquo;s Word through engaging, age-appropriate stories. It&rsquo;s a one-woman ministry&mdash;written, recorded, and edited entirely by me. Recently, I lost&nbsp;all ad revenue. Instead of filling the show with new ads, I chose to step out in faith&mdash;continuing the mission ad-free and launching new features like&nbsp;bedtime episodes and Spanish translations to reach even more kids. But here&rsquo;s the hard truth:Only 0.36% of listeners support the show. That&rsquo;s less than half a percent. 🎁 You can help keep this mission alive for just $5/month or a 1 time donation. Your gift makes it possible to: Keep creating high-quality, Bible-based episodes kids love Translate the show to reach more children globally Sustain a listener-supported ministry that&rsquo;s making an eternal impact 👉 Visit kbspodcast.com and click "Support &amp; Bonus Content"Give a one-time gift or join us on Patreon for just $5/month&mdash;or save with a discounted annual plan.&nbsp; Thank you for being part of this mission. Together, we&rsquo;re helping kids hear God&rsquo;s Word. 💛 &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full🚨 A Must-Listen: Why This Podcast Might Disappear Without Your Help!0cf8d501-9690-46e6-b430-208c205acea3Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000178https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCEO Diaries: The Mistake That Nearly Derailed MrBeast’s Entire EmpireIn this episode of CEO Diaries, MrBeast dives into the real challenges of building a business from the ground up. He shares his journey of scaling from a small team to 500+ employees, offering valuable insights into why surrounding yourself with A-players is crucial to success. From navigating the complexities of leadership, to balancing innovation with structure, MrBeast opens up about the lessons learned, and how he’s shaping his company’s future. Whether you're an entrepreneur or just interested in how top businesses thrive, this moment is full of wisdom on scaling, team building, and leadership. Visit - ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/DOAC⁠⁠ Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/yzN2XAsY3Tb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/lyW0n2BY3Tb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of CEO Diaries, MrBeast dives into the real challenges of building a business from the ground up. He shares his journey of scaling from a small team to 500+ employees, offering valuable insights into why surrounding yourself with A-players is crucial to success. From navigating the complexities of leadership, to balancing innovation with structure, MrBeast opens up about the lessons learned, and how he’s shaping his company’s future. Whether you're an entrepreneur or just interested in how top businesses thrive, this moment is full of wisdom on scaling, team building, and leadership. Visit - ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/DOAC⁠⁠ Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/yzN2XAsY3Tb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/lyW0n2BY3Tb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusCEO Diaries: The Mistake That Nearly Derailed MrBeast’s Entire Empirea5284c49-9aa6-4ed0-83ed-474ff48e4fbfWed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000527https://216.73.216.191/allTags God's Gifts Read: Romans 12:4-10 Cassie sat on the beach with her seagull in a cage at her side. She looked up at her mother, who was standing beside her. “I’m not sure I can let Howard go, Mom,” she said. “He’s just about the only friend I’ve got!” She sighed. “Some kids at school say I’m dumb because I have to go to special classes.” Cassie looked down. “Why can’t I be smart like other kids?” Mom sat down and put her arm around Cassie. “You’re very smart, honey. That word doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone. Besides, our value isn’t based on what we can do—it’s based on who we are in Jesus and what He did for us on the cross. But He did also make each one of us special and give us our own gifts and talents.” Cassie wiped her eyes. “I don’t have any gifts.” “Oh, but you do, Cassie!” Mom said. “I believe you have the wonderful gift of being able to help others.” “I do?” Cassie asked, wide-eyed. Mom nodded. “You’re very helpful to lots of people. When Grandma broke her hip, you went to her house almost every day to help out. You always remember to pray for kids at school who are sick—and look at Howard.” Cassie looked down at the seagull. “Howard was badly injured when you found him,” continued Mom, “and with help from the wildlife refuge, you nursed him back to health.” Mom smiled. “The workers at the refuge said you have such a natural way of handling him that he’s even become your friend. You’ve done such a good job, and now he’s ready to be released. You’re helpful in many ways.” Cassie shrugged. “Anyone would do those things.” Mom shook her head. “I wish that were true, but not everyone is that sensitive to the needs of others.” Cassie looked at Howard. “Well, Howard, how would you like your freedom?” She stood up and opened the cage, and the bird was soon in the air. He floundered a bit, then squawked what must have been a thank you and sailed out over the water. Cassie smiled. She would miss her little friend, but she was eager to see where she could use her special way with animals next. –A.J. Schut How about you? Do you realize that everyone—including you—has special gifts from God? Maybe you think other kids are gifted because they get better grades or have greater athletic ability than you. But you’re gifted too—God may have just given you different gifts than He gave those kids, like perhaps being friendly and encouraging others. Be thankful for the gifts God has given you and use them to help others. Today's Key Verse: Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. And God has placed in the church…gifts. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 12:27-28 Today's Key Thought: God gives gifts to everyone

Read: Romans 12:4-10 Cassie sat on the beach with her seagull in a cage at her side. She looked up at her mother, who was standing beside her. “I’m not sure I can let Howard go, Mom,” she said. “He’s just about the only friend I’ve got!” She sighed. “Some kids at school say I’m dumb because I have to go to special classes.” Cassie looked down. “Why can’t I be smart like other kids?” Mom sat down and put her arm around Cassie. “You’re very smart, honey. That word doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone. Besides, our value isn’t based on what we can do—it’s based on who we are in Jesus and what He did for us on the cross. But He did also make each one of us special and give us our own gifts and talents.” Cassie wiped her eyes. “I don’t have any gifts.” “Oh, but you do, Cassie!” Mom said. “I believe you have the wonderful gift of being able to help others.” “I do?” Cassie asked, wide-eyed. Mom nodded. “You’re very helpful to lots of people. When Grandma broke her hip, you went to her house almost every day to help out. You always remember to pray for kids at school who are sick—and look at Howard.” Cassie looked down at the seagull. “Howard was badly injured when you found him,” continued Mom, “and with help from the wildlife refuge, you nursed him back to health.” Mom smiled. “The workers at the refuge said you have such a natural way of handling him that he’s even become your friend. You’ve done such a good job, and now he’s ready to be released. You’re helpful in many ways.” Cassie shrugged. “Anyone would do those things.” Mom shook her head. “I wish that were true, but not everyone is that sensitive to the needs of others.” Cassie looked at Howard. “Well, Howard, how would you like your freedom?” She stood up and opened the cage, and the bird was soon in the air. He floundered a bit, then squawked what must have been a thank you and sailed out over the water. Cassie smiled. She would miss her little friend, but she was eager to see where she could use her special way with animals next. –A.J. Schut How about you? Do you realize that everyone—including you—has special gifts from God? Maybe you think other kids are gifted because they get better grades or have greater athletic ability than you. But you’re gifted too—God may have just given you different gifts than He gave those kids, like perhaps being friendly and encouraging others. Be thankful for the gifts God has given you and use them to help others. Today's Key Verse: Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. And God has placed in the church…gifts. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 12:27-28 Today's Key Thought: God gives gifts to everyone

God's Gifts 2286f165-0c2d-49ec-a604-d7a4a3e0c02fWed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2025) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2025)b7c52666-8b43-4fda-b4bc-0a5d2a16f6a0Wed, 11 Jun 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2025) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2025)6003b820-d306-4da5-92cc-84e526529c5eWed, 11 Jun 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins)-2025 Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins)-2025500a2b9c-2cd9-4bf7-af51-2517af5cb03dWed, 11 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Where the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2025) Where is the liturgy celebrated? The Catechism offers us overarching principles as well as specific details about the spaces in which the liturgy is celebrated. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of endowing dignity and respect to these physical spaces because they are sacred places of encounter with our Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1179-1186. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Where is the liturgy celebrated? The Catechism offers us overarching principles as well as specific details about the spaces in which the liturgy is celebrated. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of endowing dignity and respect to these physical spaces because they are sacred places of encounter with our Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1179-1186. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 162: Where the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2025)d9a39718-ce18-4cee-a6cb-05e7ad135e83Wed, 11 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins)-2025 Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins)-2025983befe5-0d89-46e8-92b0-b57fddeb71dfWed, 11 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod's GiftsCassie sat on the beach with her seagull in a cage at her side. She looked up at her mother, who was standing beside her. "I'm not sure I can let Howard go, Mom," she said. "He's just about the only friend I've got!" She sighed. "Some kids at school say I'm dumb because I have to go to special classes." Cassie looked down. "Why can't I be smart like other kids?"Mom sat down and put her arm around Cassie. "You're very smart, honey. That word doesn't mean the same thing to everyone. Besides, our value isn't based on what we can do--it's based on who we are in Jesus and what He did for us on the cross. But He did also make each one of us special and give us our own gifts and talents."Cassie wiped her eyes. "I don't have any gifts.""Oh, but you do, Cassie!" Mom said. "I believe you have the wonderful gift of being able to help others.""I do?" Cassie asked, wide-eyed.Mom nodded. "You're very helpful to lots of people. When Grandma broke her hip, you went to her house almost every day to help out. You always remember to pray for kids at school who are sick--and look at Howard." Cassie looked down at the seagull. "Howard was badly injured when you found him," continued Mom, "and with help from the wildlife refuge, you nursed him back to health." Mom smiled. "The workers at the refuge said you have such a natural way of handling him that he's even become your friend. You've done such a good job, and now he's ready to be released. You're helpful in many ways." Cassie shrugged. "Anyone would do those things." Mom shook her head. "I wish that were true, but not everyone is that sensitive to the needs of others."Cassie looked at Howard. "Well, Howard, how would you like your freedom?" She stood up and opened the cage, and the bird was soon in the air. He floundered a bit, then squawked what must have been a thank you and sailed out over the water. Cassie smiled. She would miss her little friend, but she was eager to see where she could use her special way with animals next. –A.J. Schut

Cassie sat on the beach with her seagull in a cage at her side. She looked up at her mother, who was standing beside her. "I'm not sure I can let Howard go, Mom," she said. "He's just about the only friend I've got!" She sighed. "Some kids at school say I'm dumb because I have to go to special classes." Cassie looked down. "Why can't I be smart like other kids?"Mom sat down and put her arm around Cassie. "You're very smart, honey. That word doesn't mean the same thing to everyone. Besides, our value isn't based on what we can do--it's based on who we are in Jesus and what He did for us on the cross. But He did also make each one of us special and give us our own gifts and talents."Cassie wiped her eyes. "I don't have any gifts.""Oh, but you do, Cassie!" Mom said. "I believe you have the wonderful gift of being able to help others.""I do?" Cassie asked, wide-eyed.Mom nodded. "You're very helpful to lots of people. When Grandma broke her hip, you went to her house almost every day to help out. You always remember to pray for kids at school who are sick--and look at Howard." Cassie looked down at the seagull. "Howard was badly injured when you found him," continued Mom, "and with help from the wildlife refuge, you nursed him back to health." Mom smiled. "The workers at the refuge said you have such a natural way of handling him that he's even become your friend. You've done such a good job, and now he's ready to be released. You're helpful in many ways." Cassie shrugged. "Anyone would do those things." Mom shook her head. "I wish that were true, but not everyone is that sensitive to the needs of others."Cassie looked at Howard. "Well, Howard, how would you like your freedom?" She stood up and opened the cage, and the bird was soon in the air. He floundered a bit, then squawked what must have been a thank you and sailed out over the water. Cassie smiled. She would miss her little friend, but she was eager to see where she could use her special way with animals next. –A.J. Schut

God's Gifts5662cee4-bae9-47e7-bc2c-ca335b620346Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Fishing Lures Read: Matthew 7:1-5; James 1:12-15 "I can’t believe it! Andrew says he’s a Christian, but I saw him looking at a bad website on his tablet today,” Zane told his dad. “He must be really weak to look at that kind of stuff.” “So looking at websites like that doesn’t appeal to you at all?” Dad asked. “No way!” said Zane. “I don’t have any problem staying away from that junk.” “I’m glad,” Dad said as he put fishing rods into the trunk of the car. “Did you pack the trout flies?” “Trout flies? I thought we were fishing for northern pike. You won’t hook one of them with a trout fly!” Dad grinned. “I can see you know a lot about fishing bait.” He shut the trunk door. “So, what kind of bait do you need to look out for?” “Me?” asked Zane. Dad nodded. “Just like different fish are caught with different lures, different people are tempted to sin by different things. As you pointed out, Andrew is tempted by things he shouldn’t look at online. So what are you tempted by?” “Um…” Zane hesitated. “I don’t know.” “Well, let’s see. Why were you grounded last week?” asked Dad. Zane’s face grew warm. “I got upset at Macie and smashed one of her toys on the floor.” “And you got in trouble last month for pushing down a boy at school,” said Dad. “So you have to watch out for a different lure than Andrew does—you’re often tempted to hurt others when you feel angry.” Zane sighed. “I guess Andrew and I are a lot alike.” “You and Andrew and every other Christian,” said Dad. “We all struggle with sin, but we’re not all tempted by the same things. So instead of judging other Christians when they’re tempted by certain sins, we need to encourage them and remind them that Jesus has freed us from sin. And if they do give in, we need to show them grace—just like Jesus does for us.” Zane nodded. “I’ll do that next time I see Andrew looking at things he shouldn’t—and ask him to do the same for me when I get angry.” “Good idea.” Dad opened the car door. “Okay, jump in. Let’s go get ’em!” –Karen Ditthardt How about you? What sins do you struggle with? You may not struggle with the same things your friends do, but all Christians struggle with temptation at times. Jesus tells us not to point a finger at others while ignoring our own shortcomings. Instead, we need to remind other Christians who they are in Jesus when they’re tempted to sin—and be on the lookout for the things that tempt us. Today's Key Verse: Each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. (NIV) James 1:14 Today's Key Thought: Christians struggle with different sins

Read: Matthew 7:1-5; James 1:12-15 "I can’t believe it! Andrew says he’s a Christian, but I saw him looking at a bad website on his tablet today,” Zane told his dad. “He must be really weak to look at that kind of stuff.” “So looking at websites like that doesn’t appeal to you at all?” Dad asked. “No way!” said Zane. “I don’t have any problem staying away from that junk.” “I’m glad,” Dad said as he put fishing rods into the trunk of the car. “Did you pack the trout flies?” “Trout flies? I thought we were fishing for northern pike. You won’t hook one of them with a trout fly!” Dad grinned. “I can see you know a lot about fishing bait.” He shut the trunk door. “So, what kind of bait do you need to look out for?” “Me?” asked Zane. Dad nodded. “Just like different fish are caught with different lures, different people are tempted to sin by different things. As you pointed out, Andrew is tempted by things he shouldn’t look at online. So what are you tempted by?” “Um…” Zane hesitated. “I don’t know.” “Well, let’s see. Why were you grounded last week?” asked Dad. Zane’s face grew warm. “I got upset at Macie and smashed one of her toys on the floor.” “And you got in trouble last month for pushing down a boy at school,” said Dad. “So you have to watch out for a different lure than Andrew does—you’re often tempted to hurt others when you feel angry.” Zane sighed. “I guess Andrew and I are a lot alike.” “You and Andrew and every other Christian,” said Dad. “We all struggle with sin, but we’re not all tempted by the same things. So instead of judging other Christians when they’re tempted by certain sins, we need to encourage them and remind them that Jesus has freed us from sin. And if they do give in, we need to show them grace—just like Jesus does for us.” Zane nodded. “I’ll do that next time I see Andrew looking at things he shouldn’t—and ask him to do the same for me when I get angry.” “Good idea.” Dad opened the car door. “Okay, jump in. Let’s go get ’em!” –Karen Ditthardt How about you? What sins do you struggle with? You may not struggle with the same things your friends do, but all Christians struggle with temptation at times. Jesus tells us not to point a finger at others while ignoring our own shortcomings. Instead, we need to remind other Christians who they are in Jesus when they’re tempted to sin—and be on the lookout for the things that tempt us. Today's Key Verse: Each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. (NIV) James 1:14 Today's Key Thought: Christians struggle with different sins

Fishing Lures 3c6bd608-3d0b-40f3-a936-09747a903ca3Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2025) Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2025)acb47ab5-16dc-4605-9b5a-9c319bad7e7dTue, 10 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Liturgy of the Hours (2025) The Liturgy of the Hours is known as the “public prayer of the Church.” Fr. Mike explains how praying the Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies time and gives God the opportunity to speak to us throughout our day. Fr. Mike encourages us to see the Liturgy of the Hours as a great gift from the Church that can powerfully transform our prayer lives when it takes root in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1174-1178. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Liturgy of the Hours is known as the “public prayer of the Church.” Fr. Mike explains how praying the Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies time and gives God the opportunity to speak to us throughout our day. Fr. Mike encourages us to see the Liturgy of the Hours as a great gift from the Church that can powerfully transform our prayer lives when it takes root in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1174-1178. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 161: The Liturgy of the Hours (2025)67569b72-771a-405b-942f-43d1d2d94e9eTue, 10 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2025) Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2025)ffde570d-1e2d-42bd-a98f-be168303236fTue, 10 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMiracles, Answered Prayer and Spiritual Warfare with Ryan SkoogBest Selling Author Ryan Skoog joins the show to talk about his work preaching the Gospel around the world and the incredible miracles that have accompanied it.

Best Selling Author Ryan Skoog joins the show to talk about his work preaching the Gospel around the world and the incredible miracles that have accompanied it.

fullMiracles, Answered Prayer and Spiritual Warfare with Ryan Skoog7dc363e4-b403-4c71-a21d-b48b88e54874Tue, 10 Jun 2025 02:06:13 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFishing Lures"I can't believe it! Andrew says he's a Christian, but I saw him looking at a bad website on his tablet today," Zane told his dad. "He must be really weak to look at that kind of stuff.""So looking at websites like that doesn't appeal to you at all?" Dad asked."No way!" said Zane. "I don't have any problem staying away from that junk.""I'm glad," Dad said as he put fishing rods into the trunk of the car. "Did you pack the trout flies?" "Trout flies? I thought we were fishing for northern pike. You won't hook one of them with a trout fly!"Dad grinned. "I can see you know a lot about fishing bait." He shut the trunk door. "So, what kind of bait do you need to look out for?" "Me?" asked Zane. Dad nodded. "Just like different fish are caught with different lures, different people are tempted to sin by different things. As you pointed out, Andrew is tempted by things he shouldn't look at online. So what are you tempted by?" "Um…" Zane hesitated. "I don't know.""Well, let's see. Why were you grounded last week?" asked Dad.Zane's face grew warm. "I got upset at Macie and smashed one of her toys on the floor." "And you got in trouble last month for pushing down a boy at school," said Dad. "So you have to watch out for a different lure than Andrew does--you're often tempted to hurt others when you feel angry." Zane sighed. "I guess Andrew and I are a lot alike." "You and Andrew and every other Christian," said Dad. "We all struggle with sin, but we're not all tempted by the same things. So instead of judging other Christians when they're tempted by certain sins, we need to encourage them and remind them that Jesus has freed us from sin. And if they do give in, we need to show them grace--just like Jesus does for us." Zane nodded. "I'll do that next time I see Andrew looking at things he shouldn't--and ask him to do the same for me when I get angry.""Good idea." Dad opened the car door. "Okay, jump in. Let's go get 'em!" –Karen Ditthardt

"I can't believe it! Andrew says he's a Christian, but I saw him looking at a bad website on his tablet today," Zane told his dad. "He must be really weak to look at that kind of stuff.""So looking at websites like that doesn't appeal to you at all?" Dad asked."No way!" said Zane. "I don't have any problem staying away from that junk.""I'm glad," Dad said as he put fishing rods into the trunk of the car. "Did you pack the trout flies?" "Trout flies? I thought we were fishing for northern pike. You won't hook one of them with a trout fly!"Dad grinned. "I can see you know a lot about fishing bait." He shut the trunk door. "So, what kind of bait do you need to look out for?" "Me?" asked Zane. Dad nodded. "Just like different fish are caught with different lures, different people are tempted to sin by different things. As you pointed out, Andrew is tempted by things he shouldn't look at online. So what are you tempted by?" "Um…" Zane hesitated. "I don't know.""Well, let's see. Why were you grounded last week?" asked Dad.Zane's face grew warm. "I got upset at Macie and smashed one of her toys on the floor." "And you got in trouble last month for pushing down a boy at school," said Dad. "So you have to watch out for a different lure than Andrew does--you're often tempted to hurt others when you feel angry." Zane sighed. "I guess Andrew and I are a lot alike." "You and Andrew and every other Christian," said Dad. "We all struggle with sin, but we're not all tempted by the same things. So instead of judging other Christians when they're tempted by certain sins, we need to encourage them and remind them that Jesus has freed us from sin. And if they do give in, we need to show them grace--just like Jesus does for us." Zane nodded. "I'll do that next time I see Andrew looking at things he shouldn't--and ask him to do the same for me when I get angry.""Good idea." Dad opened the car door. "Okay, jump in. Let's go get 'em!" –Karen Ditthardt

Fishing Luresa42f6d05-483f-4bb5-9dfe-a342ad548e72Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags249 - Good Politics in and out of the homeWhile there's always been a wide diversity of ideas, our culture today seems particularly emotionally divided. It's hard to have a calm and constructive conversation with someone who thinks differently than you. What if these differences of though, perspective, and value were actually meant to help bring us together as people. What if they were an essential part of God's plan to find balance in a sinful world? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I explain how political divide, at its core, is present in the Bible. It's a key part of God's salvation plan for mankind. We need to understand what's underneath these differences - and how to value them - to really connect with others who think differently. If we're willing to put in that extra work of curiosity, we can reach people's hearts. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

While there's always been a wide diversity of ideas, our culture today seems particularly emotionally divided. It's hard to have a calm and constructive conversation with someone who thinks differently than you. What if these differences of though, perspective, and value were actually meant to help bring us together as people. What if they were an essential part of God's plan to find balance in a sinful world? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I explain how political divide, at its core, is present in the Bible. It's a key part of God's salvation plan for mankind. We need to understand what's underneath these differences - and how to value them - to really connect with others who think differently. If we're willing to put in that extra work of curiosity, we can reach people's hearts. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and protect those you love! You can find it here: St Joseph's Way

full249 - Good Politics in and out of the home8e6f8dd3-cb7b-4a15-a8ce-c18056850919Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsScooter Braun: My Divorced Saved My Life, But I Didn’t See It Coming! I Still Carry Guilt For The Young Artists I Managed!What happens when you build a billion-dollar music empire, but lose yourself along the way? Music mogul Scooter Braun reveals the raw truth behind his mask. Scooter Braun is a renowned music executive, entrepreneur, and manager behind the careers of global stars like Justin Bieber, amongst many others. He is CEO of HYBE America and founder of SB Projects, a dynamic entertainment and media company. He discusses: The mask he wore as “Scooter” and the journey back to being Scott  Why he carries guilt for every young artist he managed How 20 years of running finally led him to confront his deepest fears Why he felt like a complete fraud even at the top and how he overcame it The reason why his divorce saved his life 00:00 Intro 02:46 What Drives You? 08:01 Your Dad 09:55 Your First Business 12:22 You're Very Good at Forming Relationships 14:31 What Did Everyone See in You at an Early Age? 16:06 People Trying to Stop Your Dreams 18:45 Signing Your First Acts 21:36 Discovering Justin Bieber 24:52 What's Your Relationship With Justin Bieber Now? 26:34 What Do Highly Successful Artists Have in Common? 28:09 Why Are There So Many Tragedies Around Famous People? 34:05 Did It Hurt Parting Ways With Justin Bieber? 34:30 The Artists You've Worked With 37:20 The Praise and Hate I Received Were Both Misunderstood 40:13 An Artist You Were Wrong About 44:47 Quitting Music Management 51:40 Ads 52:50 Selling Your Company for $1.1 Billion 54:53 How Pivotal Was the Incident With Taylor Swift? 57:56 Contending With an Unfair World 1:00:34 If I Had Seen You Then, What Would I Have Seen? 1:02:12 Your Divorce 1:07:27 Friends Being There for Me 1:11:32 Why My Marriage Fell Apart 1:22:23 The Work You Do on Yourself 1:26:12 The Power of Building Connections 1:27:48 Spotify Saving the Music Industry 1:31:38 What's Next for Scott? 1:33:56 What Is Steve Trying to Achieve? 1:39:30 What Should We Do if We're Always Chasing Something? 1:49:51 If You Could Do Anything Without Fear of Failure, What Would You Do? Follow Scooter:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/45Ihx8k  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3SZHKYJ  Facebook - https://bit.ly/43JalX2 The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Stan Store - Visit https://link.stan.store/joinstanchallenge to join the challenge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you build a billion-dollar music empire, but lose yourself along the way? Music mogul Scooter Braun reveals the raw truth behind his mask. Scooter Braun is a renowned music executive, entrepreneur, and manager behind the careers of global stars like Justin Bieber, amongst many others. He is CEO of HYBE America and founder of SB Projects, a dynamic entertainment and media company. He discusses: The mask he wore as “Scooter” and the journey back to being Scott  Why he carries guilt for every young artist he managed How 20 years of running finally led him to confront his deepest fears Why he felt like a complete fraud even at the top and how he overcame it The reason why his divorce saved his life 00:00 Intro 02:46 What Drives You? 08:01 Your Dad 09:55 Your First Business 12:22 You're Very Good at Forming Relationships 14:31 What Did Everyone See in You at an Early Age? 16:06 People Trying to Stop Your Dreams 18:45 Signing Your First Acts 21:36 Discovering Justin Bieber 24:52 What's Your Relationship With Justin Bieber Now? 26:34 What Do Highly Successful Artists Have in Common? 28:09 Why Are There So Many Tragedies Around Famous People? 34:05 Did It Hurt Parting Ways With Justin Bieber? 34:30 The Artists You've Worked With 37:20 The Praise and Hate I Received Were Both Misunderstood 40:13 An Artist You Were Wrong About 44:47 Quitting Music Management 51:40 Ads 52:50 Selling Your Company for $1.1 Billion 54:53 How Pivotal Was the Incident With Taylor Swift? 57:56 Contending With an Unfair World 1:00:34 If I Had Seen You Then, What Would I Have Seen? 1:02:12 Your Divorce 1:07:27 Friends Being There for Me 1:11:32 Why My Marriage Fell Apart 1:22:23 The Work You Do on Yourself 1:26:12 The Power of Building Connections 1:27:48 Spotify Saving the Music Industry 1:31:38 What's Next for Scott? 1:33:56 What Is Steve Trying to Achieve? 1:39:30 What Should We Do if We're Always Chasing Something? 1:49:51 If You Could Do Anything Without Fear of Failure, What Would You Do? Follow Scooter:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/45Ihx8k  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3SZHKYJ  Facebook - https://bit.ly/43JalX2 The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Stan Store - Visit https://link.stan.store/joinstanchallenge to join the challenge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullScooter Braun: My Divorced Saved My Life, But I Didn’t See It Coming! I Still Carry Guilt For The Young Artists I Managed!b619967c-dd3e-44d6-a5a4-565e6caaf0efMon, 09 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +00006833https://216.73.216.191/allTags Going Back in Time Read: 1 John 1:5-10 "Your mom’s calling you for lunch?” Josie asked in surprise as she talked on the phone with her cousin Olive. “You mean you haven’t eaten lunch yet? It’s almost two in the afternoon! We ate a long time ago.” “Well, it’s only noon here in Colorado, remember?” Olive replied. “We’re in different time zones.” “Oh, that’s right!” said Josie. “Well, I’d better go anyway—have a nice lunch.” The girls said goodbye, and Josie hung up. Then she wandered out to the backyard where her dad was working. “Josie, I need you to walk down to Tess’s house and pick up your sister,” Dad said as he poured fertilizer out of a bag. “It’s time for her to come home, and I’m busy with this.” “Why can’t she just walk home?” asked Josie. “She’s too young to walk that far by herself,” said Dad. “I’m covered in fertilizer, so I need you to go get her.” “No, I don’t want to!” said Josie. “I’m sick of always doing everything for her. She’s so annoying!” Josie turned and hurried toward the house. When Josie found herself sitting alone in her room a few minutes later, she wished she had obeyed her father, but it was too late now. She knew she deserved to be punished. When Dad came to Josie’s room, she looked up sadly. “I wish we were in Colorado,” she said. “It’s two hours earlier there—just a little after twelve o’clock instead of two o’clock—so the time I got into trouble hasn’t happened there yet. When it got to be two o’clock, I would obey you instead of talking back. I wish I hadn’t done that.” “Things that have happened can’t be made to unhappen,” Dad said. “We can’t go back in time—and even if we could, we’d still sin and make mistakes. But we can be forgiven for the wrong we’ve done. You don’t need to move to another time zone for that. When you confess your sin to Jesus, He’ll forgive you—and I will too.” Josie jumped up. “I’m sorry, Dad!” she said. “I really am!” Dad smiled. “Good,” he said as Josie gave him a hug. “Then you can go get your sister so I can finish with the fertilizer.” Josie sighed. “Okay, Dad,” she said. “I will.” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Have you ever wished you could go back and undo something you’ve done? You can’t do that, but because Jesus paid for your sins on the cross, you can be forgiven. If what you did hurt other people, do your best to make things right with them. Let them know you’re sorry, and accept the consequences of your sin. Most importantly, confess your sin to Jesus. He will forgive you and give you a clean start. Today's Key Verse: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (NKJV) 1 John 1:9 Today's Key Thought: God forgives

Read: 1 John 1:5-10 "Your mom’s calling you for lunch?” Josie asked in surprise as she talked on the phone with her cousin Olive. “You mean you haven’t eaten lunch yet? It’s almost two in the afternoon! We ate a long time ago.” “Well, it’s only noon here in Colorado, remember?” Olive replied. “We’re in different time zones.” “Oh, that’s right!” said Josie. “Well, I’d better go anyway—have a nice lunch.” The girls said goodbye, and Josie hung up. Then she wandered out to the backyard where her dad was working. “Josie, I need you to walk down to Tess’s house and pick up your sister,” Dad said as he poured fertilizer out of a bag. “It’s time for her to come home, and I’m busy with this.” “Why can’t she just walk home?” asked Josie. “She’s too young to walk that far by herself,” said Dad. “I’m covered in fertilizer, so I need you to go get her.” “No, I don’t want to!” said Josie. “I’m sick of always doing everything for her. She’s so annoying!” Josie turned and hurried toward the house. When Josie found herself sitting alone in her room a few minutes later, she wished she had obeyed her father, but it was too late now. She knew she deserved to be punished. When Dad came to Josie’s room, she looked up sadly. “I wish we were in Colorado,” she said. “It’s two hours earlier there—just a little after twelve o’clock instead of two o’clock—so the time I got into trouble hasn’t happened there yet. When it got to be two o’clock, I would obey you instead of talking back. I wish I hadn’t done that.” “Things that have happened can’t be made to unhappen,” Dad said. “We can’t go back in time—and even if we could, we’d still sin and make mistakes. But we can be forgiven for the wrong we’ve done. You don’t need to move to another time zone for that. When you confess your sin to Jesus, He’ll forgive you—and I will too.” Josie jumped up. “I’m sorry, Dad!” she said. “I really am!” Dad smiled. “Good,” he said as Josie gave him a hug. “Then you can go get your sister so I can finish with the fertilizer.” Josie sighed. “Okay, Dad,” she said. “I will.” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Have you ever wished you could go back and undo something you’ve done? You can’t do that, but because Jesus paid for your sins on the cross, you can be forgiven. If what you did hurt other people, do your best to make things right with them. Let them know you’re sorry, and accept the consequences of your sin. Most importantly, confess your sin to Jesus. He will forgive you and give you a clean start. Today's Key Verse: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (NKJV) 1 John 1:9 Today's Key Thought: God forgives

Going Back in Time 2bb6deba-497f-4fec-8139-2f11bbe3482eMon, 09 Jun 2025 04:03:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2025) Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68.For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68.For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2025)f887d5b1-c92d-4ec8-9e68-b72a3c2a56dcMon, 09 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: The Liturgical Year (2025) Fr. Mike reviews the major solemnities and feast days that make up the liturgical year and explains why they are important to celebrate. We learn that the liturgical year highlights key moments of the Paschal Mystery and commemorates the life of our Blessed Mother and the lives of the saints and martyrs. The feasts and solemnities of the liturgical year ultimately point us to Christ’s sacrifice and strengthen our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1168-1173. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike reviews the major solemnities and feast days that make up the liturgical year and explains why they are important to celebrate. We learn that the liturgical year highlights key moments of the Paschal Mystery and commemorates the life of our Blessed Mother and the lives of the saints and martyrs. The feasts and solemnities of the liturgical year ultimately point us to Christ’s sacrifice and strengthen our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1168-1173. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 160: The Liturgical Year (2025)57f4e294-930f-48c5-a03e-3b93a8b884a7Mon, 09 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2025) Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68.For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68.For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2025)9901fe41-2c0a-45f0-bb22-95b795a1985dMon, 09 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGoing Back in Time"Your mom's calling you for lunch?" Josie asked in surprise as she talked on the phone with her cousin Olive. "You mean you haven't eaten lunch yet? It's almost two in the afternoon! We ate a long time ago.""Well, it's only noon here in Colorado, remember?" Olive replied. "We're in different time zones." "Oh, that's right!" said Josie. "Well, I'd better go anyway--have a nice lunch."The girls said goodbye, and Josie hung up. Then she wandered out to the backyard where her dad was working. "Josie, I need you to walk down to Tess's house and pick up your sister," Dad said as he poured fertilizer out of a bag. "It's time for her to come home, and I'm busy with this.""Why can't she just walk home?" asked Josie."She's too young to walk that far by herself," said Dad. "I'm covered in fertilizer, so I need you to go get her.""No, I don't want to!" said Josie. "I'm sick of always doing everything for her. She's so annoying!" Josie turned and hurried toward the house.When Josie found herself sitting alone in her room a few minutes later, she wished she had obeyed her father, but it was too late now. She knew she deserved to be punished.When Dad came to Josie's room, she looked up sadly. "I wish we were in Colorado," she said. "It's two hours earlier there--just a little after twelve o'clock instead of two o'clock--so the time I got into trouble hasn't happened there yet. When it got to be two o'clock, I would obey you instead of talking back. I wish I hadn't done that.""Things that have happened can't be made to unhappen," Dad said. "We can't go back in time--and even if we could, we'd still sin and make mistakes. But we can be forgiven for the wrong we've done. You don't need to move to another time zone for that. When you confess your sin to Jesus, He'll forgive you--and I will too."Josie jumped up. "I'm sorry, Dad!" she said. "I really am!"Dad smiled. "Good," he said as Josie gave him a hug. "Then you can go get your sister so I can finish with the fertilizer."Josie sighed. "Okay, Dad," she said. "I will." –Nance E. Keyes

"Your mom's calling you for lunch?" Josie asked in surprise as she talked on the phone with her cousin Olive. "You mean you haven't eaten lunch yet? It's almost two in the afternoon! We ate a long time ago.""Well, it's only noon here in Colorado, remember?" Olive replied. "We're in different time zones." "Oh, that's right!" said Josie. "Well, I'd better go anyway--have a nice lunch."The girls said goodbye, and Josie hung up. Then she wandered out to the backyard where her dad was working. "Josie, I need you to walk down to Tess's house and pick up your sister," Dad said as he poured fertilizer out of a bag. "It's time for her to come home, and I'm busy with this.""Why can't she just walk home?" asked Josie."She's too young to walk that far by herself," said Dad. "I'm covered in fertilizer, so I need you to go get her.""No, I don't want to!" said Josie. "I'm sick of always doing everything for her. She's so annoying!" Josie turned and hurried toward the house.When Josie found herself sitting alone in her room a few minutes later, she wished she had obeyed her father, but it was too late now. She knew she deserved to be punished.When Dad came to Josie's room, she looked up sadly. "I wish we were in Colorado," she said. "It's two hours earlier there--just a little after twelve o'clock instead of two o'clock--so the time I got into trouble hasn't happened there yet. When it got to be two o'clock, I would obey you instead of talking back. I wish I hadn't done that.""Things that have happened can't be made to unhappen," Dad said. "We can't go back in time--and even if we could, we'd still sin and make mistakes. But we can be forgiven for the wrong we've done. You don't need to move to another time zone for that. When you confess your sin to Jesus, He'll forgive you--and I will too."Josie jumped up. "I'm sorry, Dad!" she said. "I really am!"Dad smiled. "Good," he said as Josie gave him a hug. "Then you can go get your sister so I can finish with the fertilizer."Josie sighed. "Okay, Dad," she said. "I will." –Nance E. Keyes

Going Back in Timecec3d1fa-fb8b-40fc-b3c4-63fc0e0475ecMon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Wildflowers After Wildfires Read: Genesis 50:20; Psalm 66:10-12; 1 Peter 1:6-9 "Wow, look at all the flowers!” Kayla stared in awe at the field of flowers. Her family was hiking in Waterton Lakes National Park. To their left was a stunning lake surrounded by mountains and to their right was a forest filled with beautiful pinkish-purple flowers. The trees were all blackened and bare, so the true beauty came from the flowers and the backdrop of mountains. “These flowers are called fireweed,” Mom said. “They’re called that because they grow after a fire.” “Is that why all the trees are burnt?” Kayla asked. “Because of a fire?” “Yes,” Dad replied. “Several years ago there was a huge wildfire here. It burned all the trees and plants. Until the rest of the plants grow back, all that’s here is the fireweed. The roots of fireweed can survive extremely hot temperatures, so it is one of the first plants to sprout up. The fire can even help it grow.” “It’s so beautiful how these flowers can grow even after the devastation of a fire,” Kayla said. “I think it’s a beautiful example of how God works to bring good things out of bad things,” Mom said thoughtfully. “Sometimes He allows bad things to happen in our lives so He can use them for good.” “Yeah, the fire must’ve been terrible, but God was nourishing little roots of beauty even then,” Kayla said. Mom nodded. “That’s so true. Sometimes we can see how God is working in our lives, but often we won’t see it right away. When this wildfire was raging through the park, I’m sure people worried that a lot of the park’s natural beauty would be destroyed. But after the wildfire died down, these wildflowers sprouted up! And the park is still beautiful, even though there’s not as many trees as before. In the same way, God can use our hard times to help us grow in our faith, which is a beautiful thing.” “That also reminds me of Jesus’s sacrifice,” Dad said. “It must’ve seemed like a terrible thing to Jesus’s disciples for Him to be crucified. But God planned it for good—it was the only way we could be saved from sin and have eternal life with Him.” Kayla smiled. “I’m so thankful God causes beauty to flourish even after hard times.” –Elizabeth Cooper How about you? Do you have a hard time seeing beauty in your life when things are hard? Sometimes it can take a while to see God bring good things out of bad things, and sometimes we won’t see how God was working in our lives until we get to heaven. But because of Jesus’s sacrifice, we have the hope of an eternal future with God and can trust Him to use even bad things that happen in our lives for good. Today's Key Verse: We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. (CSB) Romans 8:28 Today's Key Thought: God brings good things out of bad things

Read: Genesis 50:20; Psalm 66:10-12; 1 Peter 1:6-9 "Wow, look at all the flowers!” Kayla stared in awe at the field of flowers. Her family was hiking in Waterton Lakes National Park. To their left was a stunning lake surrounded by mountains and to their right was a forest filled with beautiful pinkish-purple flowers. The trees were all blackened and bare, so the true beauty came from the flowers and the backdrop of mountains. “These flowers are called fireweed,” Mom said. “They’re called that because they grow after a fire.” “Is that why all the trees are burnt?” Kayla asked. “Because of a fire?” “Yes,” Dad replied. “Several years ago there was a huge wildfire here. It burned all the trees and plants. Until the rest of the plants grow back, all that’s here is the fireweed. The roots of fireweed can survive extremely hot temperatures, so it is one of the first plants to sprout up. The fire can even help it grow.” “It’s so beautiful how these flowers can grow even after the devastation of a fire,” Kayla said. “I think it’s a beautiful example of how God works to bring good things out of bad things,” Mom said thoughtfully. “Sometimes He allows bad things to happen in our lives so He can use them for good.” “Yeah, the fire must’ve been terrible, but God was nourishing little roots of beauty even then,” Kayla said. Mom nodded. “That’s so true. Sometimes we can see how God is working in our lives, but often we won’t see it right away. When this wildfire was raging through the park, I’m sure people worried that a lot of the park’s natural beauty would be destroyed. But after the wildfire died down, these wildflowers sprouted up! And the park is still beautiful, even though there’s not as many trees as before. In the same way, God can use our hard times to help us grow in our faith, which is a beautiful thing.” “That also reminds me of Jesus’s sacrifice,” Dad said. “It must’ve seemed like a terrible thing to Jesus’s disciples for Him to be crucified. But God planned it for good—it was the only way we could be saved from sin and have eternal life with Him.” Kayla smiled. “I’m so thankful God causes beauty to flourish even after hard times.” –Elizabeth Cooper How about you? Do you have a hard time seeing beauty in your life when things are hard? Sometimes it can take a while to see God bring good things out of bad things, and sometimes we won’t see how God was working in our lives until we get to heaven. But because of Jesus’s sacrifice, we have the hope of an eternal future with God and can trust Him to use even bad things that happen in our lives for good. Today's Key Verse: We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. (CSB) Romans 8:28 Today's Key Thought: God brings good things out of bad things

Wildflowers After Wildfires 8dfd966f-7a3a-4b5a-bc31-48bd6ea6f7d8Sun, 08 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2025) As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the Sadducees and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the Sadducees and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2025)bf7efd6c-d502-420c-8e9e-7791f3f7cfeeSun, 08 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: When the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the question of when the liturgy is celebrated. The Catechism states that there is a word that marks Christian prayer, and that word is “today.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that our liturgy and worship happens “today,” not in the past and not in the future, but right now in this present moment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1163-1167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the question of when the liturgy is celebrated. The Catechism states that there is a word that marks Christian prayer, and that word is “today.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that our liturgy and worship happens “today,” not in the past and not in the future, but right now in this present moment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1163-1167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 159: When the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2025)09a49e83-1a3b-47ae-9379-c1f1b581de69Sun, 08 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2025) As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the Sadducees and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the Sadducees and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2025)cfdcfc03-67ad-46d6-91a4-2ca22dbb8261Sun, 08 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWildflowers After Wildfires"Wow, look at all the flowers!" Kayla stared in awe at the field of flowers. Her family was hiking in Waterton Lakes National Park. To their left was a stunning lake surrounded by mountains and to their right was a forest filled with beautiful pinkish-purple flowers. The trees were all blackened and bare, so the true beauty came from the flowers and the backdrop of mountains."These flowers are called fireweed," Mom said. "They're called that because they grow after a fire.""Is that why all the trees are burnt?" Kayla asked. "Because of a fire?""Yes," Dad replied. "Several years ago there was a huge wildfire here. It burned all the trees and plants. Until the rest of the plants grow back, all that's here is the fireweed. The roots of fireweed can survive extremely hot temperatures, so it is one of the first plants to sprout up. The fire can even help it grow.""It's so beautiful how these flowers can grow even after the devastation of a fire," Kayla said."I think it's a beautiful example of how God works to bring good things out of bad things," Mom said thoughtfully. "Sometimes He allows bad things to happen in our lives so He can use them for good.""Yeah, the fire must've been terrible, but God was nourishing little roots of beauty even then," Kayla said.Mom nodded. "That's so true. Sometimes we can see how God is working in our lives, but often we won't see it right away. When this wildfire was raging through the park, I'm sure people worried that a lot of the park's natural beauty would be destroyed. But after the wildfire died down, these wildflowers sprouted up! And the park is still beautiful, even though there's not as many trees as before. In the same way, God can use our hard times to help us grow in our faith, which is a beautiful thing.""That also reminds me of Jesus's sacrifice," Dad said. "It must've seemed like a terrible thing to Jesus's disciples for Him to be crucified. But God planned it for good--it was the only way we could be saved from sin and have eternal life with Him."Kayla smiled. "I'm so thankful God causes beauty to flourish even after hard times." –Elizabeth Cooper

"Wow, look at all the flowers!" Kayla stared in awe at the field of flowers. Her family was hiking in Waterton Lakes National Park. To their left was a stunning lake surrounded by mountains and to their right was a forest filled with beautiful pinkish-purple flowers. The trees were all blackened and bare, so the true beauty came from the flowers and the backdrop of mountains."These flowers are called fireweed," Mom said. "They're called that because they grow after a fire.""Is that why all the trees are burnt?" Kayla asked. "Because of a fire?""Yes," Dad replied. "Several years ago there was a huge wildfire here. It burned all the trees and plants. Until the rest of the plants grow back, all that's here is the fireweed. The roots of fireweed can survive extremely hot temperatures, so it is one of the first plants to sprout up. The fire can even help it grow.""It's so beautiful how these flowers can grow even after the devastation of a fire," Kayla said."I think it's a beautiful example of how God works to bring good things out of bad things," Mom said thoughtfully. "Sometimes He allows bad things to happen in our lives so He can use them for good.""Yeah, the fire must've been terrible, but God was nourishing little roots of beauty even then," Kayla said.Mom nodded. "That's so true. Sometimes we can see how God is working in our lives, but often we won't see it right away. When this wildfire was raging through the park, I'm sure people worried that a lot of the park's natural beauty would be destroyed. But after the wildfire died down, these wildflowers sprouted up! And the park is still beautiful, even though there's not as many trees as before. In the same way, God can use our hard times to help us grow in our faith, which is a beautiful thing.""That also reminds me of Jesus's sacrifice," Dad said. "It must've seemed like a terrible thing to Jesus's disciples for Him to be crucified. But God planned it for good--it was the only way we could be saved from sin and have eternal life with Him."Kayla smiled. "I'm so thankful God causes beauty to flourish even after hard times." –Elizabeth Cooper

Wildflowers After Wildfiresd9fc6284-18ae-4963-adbc-c7c19666af6eSun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/08/25 Pillar and Foundation: Infallible Teacher Homily from Pentecost Sunday. Without an infallible Teacher, an infallible Book is a worthless book. The Church is messy. But it is also holy. And has been given the ability and the authority of Jesus to teach. Even in the midst of the brokenness of the human element of the Church, the Church is still the Infallible Teacher of Divine Revelation. Mass Readings from June 7, 2025: Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. Without an infallible Teacher, an infallible Book is a worthless book. The Church is messy. But it is also holy. And has been given the ability and the authority of Jesus to teach. Even in the midst of the brokenness of the human element of the Church, the Church is still the Infallible Teacher of Divine Revelation. Mass Readings from June 7, 2025: Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full06/08/25 Pillar and Foundation: Infallible Teacher70dbb750-52b1-422d-b427-2b05297aaa6fSat, 07 Jun 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/08/25 Pillar and Foundation: Infallible Teacher Homily from Pentecost Sunday. Without an infallible Teacher, an infallible Book is a worthless book. The Church is messy. But it is also holy. And has been given the ability and the authority of Jesus to teach. Even in the midst of the brokenness of the human element of the Church, the Church is still the Infallible Teacher of Divine Revelation. Mass Readings from June 7, 2025: Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. Without an infallible Teacher, an infallible Book is a worthless book. The Church is messy. But it is also holy. And has been given the ability and the authority of Jesus to teach. Even in the midst of the brokenness of the human element of the Church, the Church is still the Infallible Teacher of Divine Revelation. Mass Readings from June 7, 2025: Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full06/08/25 Pillar and Foundation: Infallible Teacherf66927f3-f81f-4572-b103-bf4d97868c06Sat, 07 Jun 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags On Track Read: Colossians 1:9-14 Hudson was working on his electric train set when Dad joined him in the basement. “How’s the train project coming along?” he asked. “Good!” said Hudson. “It’s almost ready to run.” "All right!” said Dad. “And how was school today?” Hudson frowned. “I got in trouble for coming in late from recess again, and Miss Cooley gave me extra math homework because I didn’t do the homework she assigned yesterday.” He sighed. “Everyone’s always on my case—I wish I could just do whatever I wanted, like you and Mom.” “Hmm,” said Dad. “Well, Hudson, let’s see how your train runs.” He reached over and pressed the start button, and the train began moving. “Wait! What are you doing? I don’t have all the tracks down yet!” exclaimed Hudson. “It’s gonna crash!” As he spoke, the train rounded the turn and rolled off the track, falling on its side. Hudson sighed. “I knew that would happen.” “So the train needs the tracks,” said Dad. “Otherwise it doesn’t get where it’s supposed to go, right?” Hudson nodded. “Yeah.” “Well, God’s path for your life is like those tracks,” said Dad. “He sent Jesus to die for you so you could have a relationship with Him for all eternity, and He is patiently building your character and shaping you to be more like Jesus so others can see His love in you. He does that for each one of His children, but when we insist on doing things our own way and disobey the people He puts in our lives to help us learn, we get off track. When that happens, we need to ask Him to forgive us and set us right again.” Dad picked up the train and set it back on the track. “It may seem like Mom and I can do whatever we want because we’re adults, but that’s not true. We’re just farther down our life track than you are and have already learned many of the things God is still teaching you—like responsibility. But we still need His guidance and forgiveness just as much as you do.” “Okay, Dad,” Hudson said as he put another piece of the track in place. “I’ll trust God to help me stay on track.” –Michael R. Chapman How about you? Do you get tired of people telling you what to do? Do you ever wish you could do whatever you wanted? Remember that God has placed people in your life to teach you what He wants you to learn. As you get older, you’ll have more freedom in making choices, but you’ll have more responsibilities too. That’s why you need to depend on God to help you stay on track. Trust Him to lead you along life’s path in the way He wants you to go. Today's Key Verse: That you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. Colossians 1:10 Today's Key Thought: Trust God's path for your life

Read: Colossians 1:9-14 Hudson was working on his electric train set when Dad joined him in the basement. “How’s the train project coming along?” he asked. “Good!” said Hudson. “It’s almost ready to run.” "All right!” said Dad. “And how was school today?” Hudson frowned. “I got in trouble for coming in late from recess again, and Miss Cooley gave me extra math homework because I didn’t do the homework she assigned yesterday.” He sighed. “Everyone’s always on my case—I wish I could just do whatever I wanted, like you and Mom.” “Hmm,” said Dad. “Well, Hudson, let’s see how your train runs.” He reached over and pressed the start button, and the train began moving. “Wait! What are you doing? I don’t have all the tracks down yet!” exclaimed Hudson. “It’s gonna crash!” As he spoke, the train rounded the turn and rolled off the track, falling on its side. Hudson sighed. “I knew that would happen.” “So the train needs the tracks,” said Dad. “Otherwise it doesn’t get where it’s supposed to go, right?” Hudson nodded. “Yeah.” “Well, God’s path for your life is like those tracks,” said Dad. “He sent Jesus to die for you so you could have a relationship with Him for all eternity, and He is patiently building your character and shaping you to be more like Jesus so others can see His love in you. He does that for each one of His children, but when we insist on doing things our own way and disobey the people He puts in our lives to help us learn, we get off track. When that happens, we need to ask Him to forgive us and set us right again.” Dad picked up the train and set it back on the track. “It may seem like Mom and I can do whatever we want because we’re adults, but that’s not true. We’re just farther down our life track than you are and have already learned many of the things God is still teaching you—like responsibility. But we still need His guidance and forgiveness just as much as you do.” “Okay, Dad,” Hudson said as he put another piece of the track in place. “I’ll trust God to help me stay on track.” –Michael R. Chapman How about you? Do you get tired of people telling you what to do? Do you ever wish you could do whatever you wanted? Remember that God has placed people in your life to teach you what He wants you to learn. As you get older, you’ll have more freedom in making choices, but you’ll have more responsibilities too. That’s why you need to depend on God to help you stay on track. Trust Him to lead you along life’s path in the way He wants you to go. Today's Key Verse: That you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. Colossians 1:10 Today's Key Thought: Trust God's path for your life

On Track 751c5d14-b720-43b1-8d65-f957f05e54b0Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2025)1c7485a3-27ae-49cc-b40d-cbb5ae3eb88eSat, 07 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: Holy Images in the Liturgy (2025) We continue our examination of the different elements of the liturgy, specifically holy images in the liturgy. Fr. Mike highlights that because the Word was made visible in the flesh, Christians now can use images of Christ to pray. Liturgical art is a symbol that points to a greater reality than itself. It is meant to lift our hearts and minds to the Lord in a way that words cannot. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1159-1162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the different elements of the liturgy, specifically holy images in the liturgy. Fr. Mike highlights that because the Word was made visible in the flesh, Christians now can use images of Christ to pray. Liturgical art is a symbol that points to a greater reality than itself. It is meant to lift our hearts and minds to the Lord in a way that words cannot. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1159-1162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 158: Holy Images in the Liturgy (2025)17a3e724-42e6-4c93-a496-19d758e8bc57Sat, 07 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2025)325cba79-a4c3-4c30-aebc-0e43f9b54fb4Sat, 07 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOn TrackHudson was working on his electric train set when Dad joined him in the basement. "How's the train project coming along?" he asked."Good!" said Hudson. "It's almost ready to run.""All right!" said Dad. "And how was school today?"Hudson frowned. "I got in trouble for coming in late from recess again, and Miss Cooley gave me extra math homework because I didn't do the homework she assigned yesterday." He sighed. "Everyone's always on my case--I wish I could just do whatever I wanted, like you and Mom." "Hmm," said Dad. "Well, Hudson, let's see how your train runs." He reached over and pressed the start button, and the train began moving."Wait! What are you doing? I don't have all the tracks down yet!" exclaimed Hudson. "It's gonna crash!" As he spoke, the train rounded the turn and rolled off the track, falling on its side. Hudson sighed. "I knew that would happen.""So the train needs the tracks," said Dad. "Otherwise it doesn't get where it's supposed to go, right?"Hudson nodded. "Yeah." "Well, God's path for your life is like those tracks," said Dad. "He sent Jesus to die for you so you could have a relationship with Him for all eternity, and He is patiently building your character and shaping you to be more like Jesus so others can see His love in you. He does that for each one of His children, but when we insist on doing things our own way and disobey the people He puts in our lives to help us learn, we get off track. When that happens, we need to ask Him to forgive us and set us right again." Dad picked up the train and set it back on the track. "It may seem like Mom and I can do whatever we want because we're adults, but that's not true. We're just farther down our life track than you are and have already learned many of the things God is still teaching you--like responsibility. But we still need His guidance and forgiveness just as much as you do.""Okay, Dad," Hudson said as he put another piece of the track in place. "I'll trust God to help me stay on track." –Michael R. Chapman

Hudson was working on his electric train set when Dad joined him in the basement. "How's the train project coming along?" he asked."Good!" said Hudson. "It's almost ready to run.""All right!" said Dad. "And how was school today?"Hudson frowned. "I got in trouble for coming in late from recess again, and Miss Cooley gave me extra math homework because I didn't do the homework she assigned yesterday." He sighed. "Everyone's always on my case--I wish I could just do whatever I wanted, like you and Mom." "Hmm," said Dad. "Well, Hudson, let's see how your train runs." He reached over and pressed the start button, and the train began moving."Wait! What are you doing? I don't have all the tracks down yet!" exclaimed Hudson. "It's gonna crash!" As he spoke, the train rounded the turn and rolled off the track, falling on its side. Hudson sighed. "I knew that would happen.""So the train needs the tracks," said Dad. "Otherwise it doesn't get where it's supposed to go, right?"Hudson nodded. "Yeah." "Well, God's path for your life is like those tracks," said Dad. "He sent Jesus to die for you so you could have a relationship with Him for all eternity, and He is patiently building your character and shaping you to be more like Jesus so others can see His love in you. He does that for each one of His children, but when we insist on doing things our own way and disobey the people He puts in our lives to help us learn, we get off track. When that happens, we need to ask Him to forgive us and set us right again." Dad picked up the train and set it back on the track. "It may seem like Mom and I can do whatever we want because we're adults, but that's not true. We're just farther down our life track than you are and have already learned many of the things God is still teaching you--like responsibility. But we still need His guidance and forgiveness just as much as you do.""Okay, Dad," Hudson said as he put another piece of the track in place. "I'll trust God to help me stay on track." –Michael R. Chapman

On Trackc34d663e-1dcd-41cf-8e3f-114f905bddfaSat, 07 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsi physically don't know how to forgive themHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about forgiveness. Forgiveness is a hard but in Jesus we have the perfect role model of what it looks like to forgive and love others well. The Lord has so graciously shared revelations and visuals with Ally about forgiveness and so we unpack all of that and ultimately touch on what it looks like to forgive and love the way Jesus did and calls us to. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about forgiveness. Forgiveness is a hard but in Jesus we have the perfect role model of what it looks like to forgive and love others well. The Lord has so graciously shared revelations and visuals with Ally about forgiveness and so we unpack all of that and ultimately touch on what it looks like to forgive and love the way Jesus did and calls us to. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulli physically don't know how to forgive them46268efd-64c4-4a0b-9822-62446e493142Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +00002851https://216.73.216.191/allTagsi physically don't know how to forgive themHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about forgiveness. Forgiveness is a hard but in Jesus we have the perfect role model of what it looks like to forgive and love others well. The Lord has so graciously shared revelations and visuals with Ally about forgiveness and so we unpack all of that and ultimately touch on what it looks like to forgive and love the way Jesus did and calls us to. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about forgiveness. Forgiveness is a hard but in Jesus we have the perfect role model of what it looks like to forgive and love others well. The Lord has so graciously shared revelations and visuals with Ally about forgiveness and so we unpack all of that and ultimately touch on what it looks like to forgive and love the way Jesus did and calls us to. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulli physically don't know how to forgive themd725fcd9-5e1c-4aad-a513-53009640aea6Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrusting God in the Waiting Season | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   This week we dive deep into the topic of the waiting season — specifically what it looks like to wait for the person God has for you. We talk about the challenges of trusting His timing, choosing obedience over instant gratification, and staying faithful when it feels like everyone else is moving on without you. If you’re in a season of waiting — for love, for clarity, for the fulfillment of a promise — this episode is for you. There is purpose in your patience, and beauty in honoring God even when it’s hard.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   NOCD https://learn.nocd.com/ggb   Miracle Made Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/GGB and use the code GGB to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.   Good Ranchers Good ranchers special offer for this month: Free ground beef, bacon, chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code GGB. https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   This week we dive deep into the topic of the waiting season — specifically what it looks like to wait for the person God has for you. We talk about the challenges of trusting His timing, choosing obedience over instant gratification, and staying faithful when it feels like everyone else is moving on without you. If you’re in a season of waiting — for love, for clarity, for the fulfillment of a promise — this episode is for you. There is purpose in your patience, and beauty in honoring God even when it’s hard.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   You can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book   NOCD https://learn.nocd.com/ggb   Miracle Made Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/GGB and use the code GGB to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.   Good Ranchers Good ranchers special offer for this month: Free ground beef, bacon, chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code GGB. https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullTrusting God in the Waiting Season | Girls Gone Bibleaa4cd215-dd7f-47ae-afee-d29e551bd4c9Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Chris Williamson Explains Why Finding Love Feels Harder Than Ever. In todays moments episode, Chris Williamson dives into why real relationships seem harder to find in today’s world - and what you can do about it. With the challenges of modern dating, and the rise of disconnection, Chris offers a hopeful perspective on how to navigate these hurdles and create deeper, more meaningful connections in your life. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/yio2CX9pXTb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/Gg0jAZcqXTb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Chris Williamson - https://chriswillx.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In todays moments episode, Chris Williamson dives into why real relationships seem harder to find in today’s world - and what you can do about it. With the challenges of modern dating, and the rise of disconnection, Chris offers a hopeful perspective on how to navigate these hurdles and create deeper, more meaningful connections in your life. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/yio2CX9pXTb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/Gg0jAZcqXTb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Chris Williamson - https://chriswillx.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Chris Williamson Explains Why Finding Love Feels Harder Than Ever. dc537a7a-8ee5-4de9-9793-caa417b71b70Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000745https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Suitcase Read: Isaiah 26:3; Matthew 6:25-27, 31-34 "Get in there!” said Finley, shoving her beach blanket into her suitcase. “Are you still packing?” asked her older brother, Ian. “We’re leaving in ten minutes! Here, let me help you.” He jumped on the lid of the suitcase, holding it in place while Finley moved the zipper around the edges. Dad appeared at the door. “I’ll take your suitcase to the car,” he said, picking it up. “Wow! Why is it so heavy?” “Because she’s taking half the things in her room!” said Ian. “Well, they’re important,” Finley said. “I need my hat, my beach blanket, and three swimsuits in case I can’t decide which one to wear. I need my sailboat to play with in the ocean, and I can’t build sand castles without my pail and shovel. If it rains, I’ll have my raincoat, my boots, and my umbrella. I also packed a puzzle, some games, and bedtime books. And my teddy bear in case I can’t fall asleep.” “I think you should leave some things behind,” said Dad. “But what if I need something and don’t have it?” “Finley, I think something else might be weighing your suitcase down,” said Dad. “Just like you packed too many things in your suitcase, you can also pack too many worries in your head—and they can make life very heavy.” “I thought I was just planning ahead for a good vacation,” said Finley. “It’s good to be prepared, but there’s a difference between planning ahead and trying to control anything that could happen. That’s what worrying really is—being afraid of something you can’t control. If you unpack your worries, your suitcase will probably be lighter too.” “But how do I unpack my worries?” asked Finley. “By surrendering them to Jesus. He loves you so much He died for you, and He promises to take care of you. Instead of worrying about what might happen, you can have peace knowing He’s in control. Let Him carry the weight of your worries.” Dad unzipped Finley’s suitcase. “Why don’t we take a moment to pray about some of your worries now? Then we can lighten up that suitcase and start our vacation!” –Elena Dee How about you? Do you feel heavy with worry? Are you afraid of things in your life you can’t control? Worries can weigh you down like a heavy suitcase, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Jesus wants to carry your worries for you. He died and rose again to save you, and He promises to provide you with everything you need. Pray about what’s worrying you, and trust Him to take care of you and give you peace. Today's Key Verse: Give all your worries to him, because he cares for you. (ERV) 1 Peter 5:7 Today's Key Thought: Give your worries to Jesus

Read: Isaiah 26:3; Matthew 6:25-27, 31-34 "Get in there!” said Finley, shoving her beach blanket into her suitcase. “Are you still packing?” asked her older brother, Ian. “We’re leaving in ten minutes! Here, let me help you.” He jumped on the lid of the suitcase, holding it in place while Finley moved the zipper around the edges. Dad appeared at the door. “I’ll take your suitcase to the car,” he said, picking it up. “Wow! Why is it so heavy?” “Because she’s taking half the things in her room!” said Ian. “Well, they’re important,” Finley said. “I need my hat, my beach blanket, and three swimsuits in case I can’t decide which one to wear. I need my sailboat to play with in the ocean, and I can’t build sand castles without my pail and shovel. If it rains, I’ll have my raincoat, my boots, and my umbrella. I also packed a puzzle, some games, and bedtime books. And my teddy bear in case I can’t fall asleep.” “I think you should leave some things behind,” said Dad. “But what if I need something and don’t have it?” “Finley, I think something else might be weighing your suitcase down,” said Dad. “Just like you packed too many things in your suitcase, you can also pack too many worries in your head—and they can make life very heavy.” “I thought I was just planning ahead for a good vacation,” said Finley. “It’s good to be prepared, but there’s a difference between planning ahead and trying to control anything that could happen. That’s what worrying really is—being afraid of something you can’t control. If you unpack your worries, your suitcase will probably be lighter too.” “But how do I unpack my worries?” asked Finley. “By surrendering them to Jesus. He loves you so much He died for you, and He promises to take care of you. Instead of worrying about what might happen, you can have peace knowing He’s in control. Let Him carry the weight of your worries.” Dad unzipped Finley’s suitcase. “Why don’t we take a moment to pray about some of your worries now? Then we can lighten up that suitcase and start our vacation!” –Elena Dee How about you? Do you feel heavy with worry? Are you afraid of things in your life you can’t control? Worries can weigh you down like a heavy suitcase, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Jesus wants to carry your worries for you. He died and rose again to save you, and He promises to provide you with everything you need. Pray about what’s worrying you, and trust Him to take care of you and give you peace. Today's Key Verse: Give all your worries to him, because he cares for you. (ERV) 1 Peter 5:7 Today's Key Thought: Give your worries to Jesus

The Suitcase ea5abe25-af12-4547-8bae-748edc950feaFri, 06 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: Following Jesus (2025) Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 157: Following Jesus (2025)a1937c28-213a-4999-91ab-1a8072211b94Fri, 06 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: God’s Word and Sacred Music (2025) Fr. Mike examines the words, actions, music, and singing involved in how we celebrate the Liturgy. He discusses how, at many Masses, there are signs that accompany the Word of God to emphasize the importance of the Word being proclaimed. He further explains that sacred music is a combination of music and words drawn chiefly from Sacred Scripture. When we sing during the Liturgy, we are making art out of God’s Word, itself, and that art forms a necessary part of the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1153-1158. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the words, actions, music, and singing involved in how we celebrate the Liturgy. He discusses how, at many Masses, there are signs that accompany the Word of God to emphasize the importance of the Word being proclaimed. He further explains that sacred music is a combination of music and words drawn chiefly from Sacred Scripture. When we sing during the Liturgy, we are making art out of God’s Word, itself, and that art forms a necessary part of the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1153-1158. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 157: God’s Word and Sacred Music (2025)9a54452a-d276-4068-853b-cb853955a37cFri, 06 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: Following Jesus (2025) Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 157: Following Jesus (2025)c5fb399e-cc5b-4f22-86ff-1191098d9585Fri, 06 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Suitcase"Get in there!" said Finley, shoving her beach blanket into her suitcase. "Are you still packing?" asked her older brother, Ian. "We're leaving in ten minutes! Here, let me help you." He jumped on the lid of the suitcase, holding it in place while Finley moved the zipper around the edges.Dad appeared at the door. "I'll take your suitcase to the car," he said, picking it up. "Wow! Why is it so heavy?" "Because she's taking half the things in her room!" said Ian."Well, they're important," Finley said. "I need my hat, my beach blanket, and three swimsuits in case I can't decide which one to wear. I need my sailboat to play with in the ocean, and I can't build sand castles without my pail and shovel. If it rains, I'll have my raincoat, my boots, and my umbrella. I also packed a puzzle, some games, and bedtime books. And my teddy bear in case I can't fall asleep.""I think you should leave some things behind," said Dad. "But what if I need something and don't have it?" "Finley, I think something else might be weighing your suitcase down," said Dad. "Just like you packed too many things in your suitcase, you can also pack too many worries in your head--and they can make life very heavy." "I thought I was just planning ahead for a good vacation," said Finley. "It's good to be prepared, but there's a difference between planning ahead and trying to control anything that could happen. That's what worrying really is--being afraid of something you can't control. If you unpack your worries, your suitcase will probably be lighter too." "But how do I unpack my worries?" asked Finley."By surrendering them to Jesus. He loves you so much He died for you, and He promises to take care of you. Instead of worrying about what might happen, you can have peace knowing He's in control. Let Him carry the weight of your worries." Dad unzipped Finley's suitcase. "Why don't we take a moment to pray about some of your worries now? Then we can lighten up that suitcase and start our vacation!" –Elena Dee

"Get in there!" said Finley, shoving her beach blanket into her suitcase. "Are you still packing?" asked her older brother, Ian. "We're leaving in ten minutes! Here, let me help you." He jumped on the lid of the suitcase, holding it in place while Finley moved the zipper around the edges.Dad appeared at the door. "I'll take your suitcase to the car," he said, picking it up. "Wow! Why is it so heavy?" "Because she's taking half the things in her room!" said Ian."Well, they're important," Finley said. "I need my hat, my beach blanket, and three swimsuits in case I can't decide which one to wear. I need my sailboat to play with in the ocean, and I can't build sand castles without my pail and shovel. If it rains, I'll have my raincoat, my boots, and my umbrella. I also packed a puzzle, some games, and bedtime books. And my teddy bear in case I can't fall asleep.""I think you should leave some things behind," said Dad. "But what if I need something and don't have it?" "Finley, I think something else might be weighing your suitcase down," said Dad. "Just like you packed too many things in your suitcase, you can also pack too many worries in your head--and they can make life very heavy." "I thought I was just planning ahead for a good vacation," said Finley. "It's good to be prepared, but there's a difference between planning ahead and trying to control anything that could happen. That's what worrying really is--being afraid of something you can't control. If you unpack your worries, your suitcase will probably be lighter too." "But how do I unpack my worries?" asked Finley."By surrendering them to Jesus. He loves you so much He died for you, and He promises to take care of you. Instead of worrying about what might happen, you can have peace knowing He's in control. Let Him carry the weight of your worries." Dad unzipped Finley's suitcase. "Why don't we take a moment to pray about some of your worries now? Then we can lighten up that suitcase and start our vacation!" –Elena Dee

The Suitcase8eca480a-19cd-4bad-add7-9eae8f075122Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf You Feel Lost Right Now (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Feeling unsure about the road ahead? Do you catch yourself comparing your journey to everyone else’s? Fr. Mike has a message to anyone in a life transition who may feel lost or uncertain about what’s next. He reminds us that the whole point of the story is not what happens in the story; it’s who you become in the process. You’re not falling behind. You’re finding your way. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October 20 - Detroit, MI October 21 - Sugar Land, TX October 22 - Cedar Park, TX October 23 - Fort Worth, TXSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Feeling unsure about the road ahead? Do you catch yourself comparing your journey to everyone else’s? Fr. Mike has a message to anyone in a life transition who may feel lost or uncertain about what’s next. He reminds us that the whole point of the story is not what happens in the story; it’s who you become in the process. You’re not falling behind. You’re finding your way. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October 20 - Detroit, MI October 21 - Sugar Land, TX October 22 - Cedar Park, TX October 23 - Fort Worth, TXSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf You Feel Lost Right Now (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)4281e134-b4e9-43e4-a383-3dfe8c657405Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf You Feel Lost Right Now (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Feeling unsure about the road ahead? Do you catch yourself comparing your journey to everyone else’s? Fr. Mike has a message to anyone in a life transition who may feel lost or uncertain about what’s next. He reminds us that the whole point of the story is not what happens in the story; it’s who you become in the process. You’re not falling behind. You’re finding your way. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October 20 - Detroit, MI October 21 - Sugar Land, TX October 22 - Cedar Park, TX October 23 - Fort Worth, TXSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Feeling unsure about the road ahead? Do you catch yourself comparing your journey to everyone else’s? Fr. Mike has a message to anyone in a life transition who may feel lost or uncertain about what’s next. He reminds us that the whole point of the story is not what happens in the story; it’s who you become in the process. You’re not falling behind. You’re finding your way. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October 20 - Detroit, MI October 21 - Sugar Land, TX October 22 - Cedar Park, TX October 23 - Fort Worth, TXSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf You Feel Lost Right Now (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)3a3e82a8-80da-4315-9d0e-3b593ed379edThu, 05 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#922 - Luke 6:11-26 – Apostles and the Sermon on the PlainThis episode is part 14 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus calls the 12 Apostles and then sits down to teach. He talks a lot of being rich vs being poor. Jesus is not pro-rich. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 14 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus calls the 12 Apostles and then sits down to teach. He talks a lot of being rich vs being poor. Jesus is not pro-rich. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#922 - Luke 6:11-26 – Apostles and the Sermon on the Plaine44994e0-e68a-4d2d-8184-c113e97627fcThu, 05 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000710https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorld's No.1 Investing Expert: The Big Shift Is Coming And This Investment Could Be 15x in 5 Years! - Cathie WoodWhat if everything you thought you knew about investing is about to change forever? Cathie Wood reveals the best investments to make in 2025 to get rich fast.  Cathie Wood is one of the world’s most influential investors, and the founder and CEO of ARK Invest. She oversees nearly $30 billion in assets under management and is renowned for her bold predictions and investment strategies in technology-driven industries. She explains:  How there’s only 5 years until everything changes, and what you must do to prepare. Why she’s betting on Bitcoin hitting $1.5 million by 2030. The simple strategy that will skyrocket your passive income. How Tesla’s autonomous taxis and humanoid robots will reshape entire industries. The number one company that could make you financially free in 5 years. 00:00 Intro 02:28 Investing in the Most Disruptive Industries 05:45 Big Companies Will Crash If They Don’t Adapt Quickly 06:21 Where to Invest to Be Rich in the Next 10 Years 09:04 The Biggest Employer in the World 10:12 Flying Cars and EV Tools Will Shape the Future 11:00 Investing in AI Companies in the Health Care Industry 12:59 Why Tesla Will 10x in the Next 5 Years 15:25 Your Autonomous Car Will Make You Money 18:42 How Humanoid Robots Will Free Our Time 21:41 No Code Will Be Written by Humans 25:37 The Companies That Will Make Money in the AI Era 30:06 Will Unemployment Be Higher in 5 Years? 37:21 Meeting Elon Musk 40:49 Investing in Bitcoin at the Very Start 43:49 How Much of Your Portfolio Is Bitcoin? 46:17 Bitcoin Mining 50:46 Why Invest in Coinbase 55:08 Top 10 Public Investments People Should Consider 58:02 Ads 59:47 Where Would You Invest $1,000? 01:01:59 Investing in Other Cryptocurrencies Apart From Bitcoin 01:03:29 How to Invest in Stablecoins 01:03:59 The Mentality of a Good Investor 01:07:05 Trump’s Tariffs 01:11:50 What Keeps You Up at Night in the Current Situation 01:16:59 How to Hire in the Era of AI 01:25:40 Advice to Young People 01:30:32 Gratitude Letter From Cathie’s Mentor 01:37:02 If Elon Dies, Will It Impact the Progress of Human Evolution? Follow Cathie: Cathie’s Instagram - https://bit.ly/3ZhEOKt  Ark Invest Instagram - https://bit.ly/4ksY93T  LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3ZQcsHg  ARK Invest Website - https://bit.ly/4kMQgWD ARK Invest YouTube - https://bit.ly/4kqpl32  You can find out more about ARK Invest’s ‘Big Ideas 2025’ report, here: https://bit.ly/3Hr60jK  The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if everything you thought you knew about investing is about to change forever? Cathie Wood reveals the best investments to make in 2025 to get rich fast.  Cathie Wood is one of the world’s most influential investors, and the founder and CEO of ARK Invest. She oversees nearly $30 billion in assets under management and is renowned for her bold predictions and investment strategies in technology-driven industries. She explains:  How there’s only 5 years until everything changes, and what you must do to prepare. Why she’s betting on Bitcoin hitting $1.5 million by 2030. The simple strategy that will skyrocket your passive income. How Tesla’s autonomous taxis and humanoid robots will reshape entire industries. The number one company that could make you financially free in 5 years. 00:00 Intro 02:28 Investing in the Most Disruptive Industries 05:45 Big Companies Will Crash If They Don’t Adapt Quickly 06:21 Where to Invest to Be Rich in the Next 10 Years 09:04 The Biggest Employer in the World 10:12 Flying Cars and EV Tools Will Shape the Future 11:00 Investing in AI Companies in the Health Care Industry 12:59 Why Tesla Will 10x in the Next 5 Years 15:25 Your Autonomous Car Will Make You Money 18:42 How Humanoid Robots Will Free Our Time 21:41 No Code Will Be Written by Humans 25:37 The Companies That Will Make Money in the AI Era 30:06 Will Unemployment Be Higher in 5 Years? 37:21 Meeting Elon Musk 40:49 Investing in Bitcoin at the Very Start 43:49 How Much of Your Portfolio Is Bitcoin? 46:17 Bitcoin Mining 50:46 Why Invest in Coinbase 55:08 Top 10 Public Investments People Should Consider 58:02 Ads 59:47 Where Would You Invest $1,000? 01:01:59 Investing in Other Cryptocurrencies Apart From Bitcoin 01:03:29 How to Invest in Stablecoins 01:03:59 The Mentality of a Good Investor 01:07:05 Trump’s Tariffs 01:11:50 What Keeps You Up at Night in the Current Situation 01:16:59 How to Hire in the Era of AI 01:25:40 Advice to Young People 01:30:32 Gratitude Letter From Cathie’s Mentor 01:37:02 If Elon Dies, Will It Impact the Progress of Human Evolution? Follow Cathie: Cathie’s Instagram - https://bit.ly/3ZhEOKt  Ark Invest Instagram - https://bit.ly/4ksY93T  LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3ZQcsHg  ARK Invest Website - https://bit.ly/4kMQgWD ARK Invest YouTube - https://bit.ly/4kqpl32  You can find out more about ARK Invest’s ‘Big Ideas 2025’ report, here: https://bit.ly/3Hr60jK  The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWorld's No.1 Investing Expert: The Big Shift Is Coming And This Investment Could Be 15x in 5 Years! - Cathie Woodbd174929-a9db-490d-b71b-a02ec81860fdThu, 05 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +00006152https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Ocean Read: Psalms 8; 104:24-28 Carson loved visiting the aquarium. There was so much to see there, and he not only liked seeing the bigger fish but also the smaller ones and the other creatures that lived in the ocean. He could spend hours watching the tanks and all the different creatures that lived in them. “Having fun?” Carson’s uncle Brett asked. Carson’s younger cousins were running back and forth, shouting out the names of everything they saw, but Carson had chosen to stand and quietly observe the tank in front of him. Carson nodded. “This is awesome.” “It is. Just think about God’s creativity with all of this,” Uncle Brett said. “He could have made all the fish look alike, but instead they are different colors, shapes, and sizes.” “Yet they all live together in the ocean.” Carson shook his head. “It’s amazing.” They continued on in the aquarium for a while before taking a break for lunch. Carson was disappointed to leave. “There’s just so much to see. I want to make sure we get to all of it,” he said with a sigh as he followed his family away from the tanks. “We’ll see more of it after lunch,” Uncle Brett said. “And since you’re so interested, maybe we’ll have to come back again. Or better yet, maybe you and I could go snorkeling one day.” Carson’s eyes widened. “Really?” Uncle Brett nodded. “I always love seeing more of God’s creation. The ocean is filled with even more amazing creatures than we can find here.” “That would be so cool,” Carson said. Uncle Brett nudged his shoulder. “The ocean and all that’s in it is pretty amazing, but one of God’s most special creations is right here.” “Huh?” Carson glanced at him. “You!” Uncle Brett said. “God created you and your cousins and me and all people with just as much care as He did all the creatures in the ocean. But He made us in His own image, and when we were separated from Him because of sin, Jesus died and rose again to save us and give us eternal life. I think that makes us pretty special, don’t you?” “Yeah.” Carson smiled. “But I’d still love to go snorkeling in the ocean.” –Bethany Acker How about you? When you look at the ocean and all the creatures that live in it, does it amaze you? How does it feel to know God made all that and that He made you too? People are God’s most special creation, and He loves us so much He sent Jesus to die for us so we could live with Him forever. When you look at God’s amazing creation, remember how special you are to Him. Today's Key Verse: There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number—living things both large and small. (NIV) Psalm 104:25 Today's Key Thought: God created the oceans and you

Read: Psalms 8; 104:24-28 Carson loved visiting the aquarium. There was so much to see there, and he not only liked seeing the bigger fish but also the smaller ones and the other creatures that lived in the ocean. He could spend hours watching the tanks and all the different creatures that lived in them. “Having fun?” Carson’s uncle Brett asked. Carson’s younger cousins were running back and forth, shouting out the names of everything they saw, but Carson had chosen to stand and quietly observe the tank in front of him. Carson nodded. “This is awesome.” “It is. Just think about God’s creativity with all of this,” Uncle Brett said. “He could have made all the fish look alike, but instead they are different colors, shapes, and sizes.” “Yet they all live together in the ocean.” Carson shook his head. “It’s amazing.” They continued on in the aquarium for a while before taking a break for lunch. Carson was disappointed to leave. “There’s just so much to see. I want to make sure we get to all of it,” he said with a sigh as he followed his family away from the tanks. “We’ll see more of it after lunch,” Uncle Brett said. “And since you’re so interested, maybe we’ll have to come back again. Or better yet, maybe you and I could go snorkeling one day.” Carson’s eyes widened. “Really?” Uncle Brett nodded. “I always love seeing more of God’s creation. The ocean is filled with even more amazing creatures than we can find here.” “That would be so cool,” Carson said. Uncle Brett nudged his shoulder. “The ocean and all that’s in it is pretty amazing, but one of God’s most special creations is right here.” “Huh?” Carson glanced at him. “You!” Uncle Brett said. “God created you and your cousins and me and all people with just as much care as He did all the creatures in the ocean. But He made us in His own image, and when we were separated from Him because of sin, Jesus died and rose again to save us and give us eternal life. I think that makes us pretty special, don’t you?” “Yeah.” Carson smiled. “But I’d still love to go snorkeling in the ocean.” –Bethany Acker How about you? When you look at the ocean and all the creatures that live in it, does it amaze you? How does it feel to know God made all that and that He made you too? People are God’s most special creation, and He loves us so much He sent Jesus to die for us so we could live with Him forever. When you look at God’s amazing creation, remember how special you are to Him. Today's Key Verse: There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number—living things both large and small. (NIV) Psalm 104:25 Today's Key Thought: God created the oceans and you

The Ocean 765badcf-0bea-4f39-b6c5-f95404d8eb62Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2025) As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2025)a168f13a-5724-4a73-9b8d-d956d0251c61Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: How the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2025) We continue to examine the celebration of the liturgy and sacraments. In the context of how the liturgy is celebrated, Fr. Mike explains that we are both body and spirit, and so signs and symbols are the way in which we communicate with and understand the world around us. God communicates spiritual realities in the same way. The signs and symbols which are utilized in the liturgy not only point to spiritual realities, but also make them present. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1145-1152. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue to examine the celebration of the liturgy and sacraments. In the context of how the liturgy is celebrated, Fr. Mike explains that we are both body and spirit, and so signs and symbols are the way in which we communicate with and understand the world around us. God communicates spiritual realities in the same way. The signs and symbols which are utilized in the liturgy not only point to spiritual realities, but also make them present. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1145-1152. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 156: How the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2025)c41be253-7fcf-4b3c-b0ab-e16020a92fd6Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2025) As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2025)90940332-973f-49b4-ba65-33bbf1d88226Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe OceanCarson loved visiting the aquarium. There was so much to see there, and he not only liked seeing the bigger fish but also the smaller ones and the other creatures that lived in the ocean. He could spend hours watching the tanks and all the different creatures that lived in them."Having fun?" Carson's uncle Brett asked.Carson's younger cousins were running back and forth, shouting out the names of everything they saw, but Carson had chosen to stand and quietly observe the tank in front of him.Carson nodded. "This is awesome.""It is. Just think about God's creativity with all of this," Uncle Brett said. "He could have made all the fish look alike, but instead they are different colors, shapes, and sizes.""Yet they all live together in the ocean." Carson shook his head. "It's amazing."They continued on in the aquarium for a while before taking a break for lunch. Carson was disappointed to leave. "There's just so much to see. I want to make sure we get to all of it," he said with a sigh as he followed his family away from the tanks."We'll see more of it after lunch," Uncle Brett said. "And since you're so interested, maybe we'll have to come back again. Or better yet, maybe you and I could go snorkeling one day."Carson's eyes widened. "Really?"Uncle Brett nodded. "I always love seeing more of God's creation. The ocean is filled with even more amazing creatures than we can find here.""That would be so cool," Carson said.Uncle Brett nudged his shoulder. "The ocean and all that's in it is pretty amazing, but one of God's most special creations is right here.""Huh?" Carson glanced at him."You!" Uncle Brett said. "God created you and your cousins and me and all people with just as much care as He did all the creatures in the ocean. But He made us in His own image, and when we were separated from Him because of sin, Jesus died and rose again to save us and give us eternal life. I think that makes us pretty special, don't you?""Yeah." Carson smiled. "But I'd still love to go snorkeling in the ocean." –Bethany Acker

Carson loved visiting the aquarium. There was so much to see there, and he not only liked seeing the bigger fish but also the smaller ones and the other creatures that lived in the ocean. He could spend hours watching the tanks and all the different creatures that lived in them."Having fun?" Carson's uncle Brett asked.Carson's younger cousins were running back and forth, shouting out the names of everything they saw, but Carson had chosen to stand and quietly observe the tank in front of him.Carson nodded. "This is awesome.""It is. Just think about God's creativity with all of this," Uncle Brett said. "He could have made all the fish look alike, but instead they are different colors, shapes, and sizes.""Yet they all live together in the ocean." Carson shook his head. "It's amazing."They continued on in the aquarium for a while before taking a break for lunch. Carson was disappointed to leave. "There's just so much to see. I want to make sure we get to all of it," he said with a sigh as he followed his family away from the tanks."We'll see more of it after lunch," Uncle Brett said. "And since you're so interested, maybe we'll have to come back again. Or better yet, maybe you and I could go snorkeling one day."Carson's eyes widened. "Really?"Uncle Brett nodded. "I always love seeing more of God's creation. The ocean is filled with even more amazing creatures than we can find here.""That would be so cool," Carson said.Uncle Brett nudged his shoulder. "The ocean and all that's in it is pretty amazing, but one of God's most special creations is right here.""Huh?" Carson glanced at him."You!" Uncle Brett said. "God created you and your cousins and me and all people with just as much care as He did all the creatures in the ocean. But He made us in His own image, and when we were separated from Him because of sin, Jesus died and rose again to save us and give us eternal life. I think that makes us pretty special, don't you?""Yeah." Carson smiled. "But I'd still love to go snorkeling in the ocean." –Bethany Acker

The Oceandb7e6535-2444-40f7-808a-b43cef454446Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#376: What I Do Have, I Give YouActs 3:1&ndash;16 Peter and John were headed to the temple to pray when a man who couldn&rsquo;t walk asked them for money. But instead of coins, Peter offered something far greater&mdash;the healing power of Jesus! In this episode, children will hear how Peter did what he could, and then God did what only He could do.With joyful storytelling, sound imagery, and gentle reflection, this episode teaches kids that we can be part of God&rsquo;s miracles&mdash;not because we're powerful, but because He is! 🌟 Key Takeaways for Kids: We get to play a part in God's miracles. We can do what we can do, and trust God to do what we can&rsquo;t. The power wasn't in Peter&mdash;it was in Jesus&rsquo; name. ------------------------------------------------------ Check out the Boom Clap Podcast! I have listened for years and enjoy it as a resource for myself. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks to @thedetoxedlife, Kelly Carpenter, for being today's voice guest. She's a good resource for kids gut health as well as removing toxins from your home in practical, simple, and realistic ways! ---------------------------------------------- To join the team supporting this podcast and also enjoy weekly bonus content PLUS access to the entire library of bonus content&nbsp; go here and click bonus content. &nbsp; You&rsquo;re not just funding a podcast. You&rsquo;re helping bring the Word of God into homes, into car rides, into bedtime routines&mdash;and into the hearts of thousands of children. &nbsp; From my family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acts 3:1&ndash;16 Peter and John were headed to the temple to pray when a man who couldn&rsquo;t walk asked them for money. But instead of coins, Peter offered something far greater&mdash;the healing power of Jesus! In this episode, children will hear how Peter did what he could, and then God did what only He could do.With joyful storytelling, sound imagery, and gentle reflection, this episode teaches kids that we can be part of God&rsquo;s miracles&mdash;not because we're powerful, but because He is! 🌟 Key Takeaways for Kids: We get to play a part in God's miracles. We can do what we can do, and trust God to do what we can&rsquo;t. The power wasn't in Peter&mdash;it was in Jesus&rsquo; name. ------------------------------------------------------ Check out the Boom Clap Podcast! I have listened for years and enjoy it as a resource for myself. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks to @thedetoxedlife, Kelly Carpenter, for being today's voice guest. She's a good resource for kids gut health as well as removing toxins from your home in practical, simple, and realistic ways! ---------------------------------------------- To join the team supporting this podcast and also enjoy weekly bonus content PLUS access to the entire library of bonus content&nbsp; go here and click bonus content. &nbsp; You&rsquo;re not just funding a podcast. You&rsquo;re helping bring the Word of God into homes, into car rides, into bedtime routines&mdash;and into the hearts of thousands of children. &nbsp; From my family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#376: What I Do Have, I Give You28eff163-bcdf-46dc-9b56-9298ebe583deWed, 04 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000641https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCEO Diaries: The Brutal Mistake That Almost Crippled Snapchat!In this episode of CEO Diaries, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel reveals the biggest hiring mistakes that nearly cost him everything. Overvaluing experience, ignoring culture, and avoiding tough feedback can quietly kill a company, and this brutally honest insight will change how you build teams forever. Visit - ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/DOAC⁠⁠ Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/GSm1crv4TTb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/6VjMycy4TTb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of CEO Diaries, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel reveals the biggest hiring mistakes that nearly cost him everything. Overvaluing experience, ignoring culture, and avoiding tough feedback can quietly kill a company, and this brutally honest insight will change how you build teams forever. Visit - ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/DOAC⁠⁠ Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/GSm1crv4TTb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/6VjMycy4TTb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusCEO Diaries: The Brutal Mistake That Almost Crippled Snapchat!6ff3ed97-8f7f-4777-9054-d60e7a7f40f0Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000955https://216.73.216.191/allTags Shaped Like Clay Read: Isaiah 55:10-11; Jeremiah 18:6 Tiago held a headless clay animal in his hand. “Mom!” he wailed. “I forgot to put my animal back in the container, and the clay got all hard and dry before I could finish, so now it doesn’t have a head!” “I’m sorry, Tiago,” said Mom. “But it’s too late to do anything about it now. It’s time for bed.” “But my animal project is due tomorrow, and now all this work was for nothing!” Tiago groaned as he dropped the animal onto his dresser and crawled into bed. Mom glanced at the Bible on Tiago’s dresser. “Aren’t you going to read a few verses before you go to sleep?” she asked. “I thought you did that every night.” Tiago shrugged. “I’ve been busy lately, and I don’t understand it very well anyway.” He pulled the covers up to his chin. “I think it’d be better to wait until I’m older so I can understand it.” Mom picked up the animal Tiago had made. “Did you know that we’re a lot like clay?” “We are?” asked Tiago. Mom nodded. “The Bible compares us to clay that God shapes. When you shaped this, it took time, didn’t it? You kept working with it until it looked good. God does that with us. One way He does that is through His Word—the Bible. Even though you don’t understand everything, it helps you learn more about Jesus and what He did to save you. As you read and listen to God’s truth in the Bible, He works in your heart and helps you learn to trust and obey Him so He can shape your life into something beautiful.” Tiago looked at the hardened clay his mom was holding. “He’ll probably do a better job shaping me than I did with that animal, huh?” “Yes,” said Mom. “You can trust Him to shape you to be more like Jesus—and reading your Bible will help you understand more about what that looks like.” Mom set down the animal and picked up Tiago’s Bible. “So do you want to read a few verses now? You can let me know if you need help understanding them.” “Okay,” said Tiago. “But don’t go far away. I’ll probably need help!” –A.J. Schut How about you? Does the Bible seem too hard for you to understand? Even though you don’t understand everything, it helps you learn more about who God is and what He’s done for you. So spend time reading it each day, and ask other Christians—like parents, teachers, or pastors—to explain some of the things you find difficult. God will use it to shape you into the person He wants you to be. Today's Key Verse: My word…will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire. (NKJV) Isaiah 55:11 Today's Key Thought: God shapes you through His Word

Read: Isaiah 55:10-11; Jeremiah 18:6 Tiago held a headless clay animal in his hand. “Mom!” he wailed. “I forgot to put my animal back in the container, and the clay got all hard and dry before I could finish, so now it doesn’t have a head!” “I’m sorry, Tiago,” said Mom. “But it’s too late to do anything about it now. It’s time for bed.” “But my animal project is due tomorrow, and now all this work was for nothing!” Tiago groaned as he dropped the animal onto his dresser and crawled into bed. Mom glanced at the Bible on Tiago’s dresser. “Aren’t you going to read a few verses before you go to sleep?” she asked. “I thought you did that every night.” Tiago shrugged. “I’ve been busy lately, and I don’t understand it very well anyway.” He pulled the covers up to his chin. “I think it’d be better to wait until I’m older so I can understand it.” Mom picked up the animal Tiago had made. “Did you know that we’re a lot like clay?” “We are?” asked Tiago. Mom nodded. “The Bible compares us to clay that God shapes. When you shaped this, it took time, didn’t it? You kept working with it until it looked good. God does that with us. One way He does that is through His Word—the Bible. Even though you don’t understand everything, it helps you learn more about Jesus and what He did to save you. As you read and listen to God’s truth in the Bible, He works in your heart and helps you learn to trust and obey Him so He can shape your life into something beautiful.” Tiago looked at the hardened clay his mom was holding. “He’ll probably do a better job shaping me than I did with that animal, huh?” “Yes,” said Mom. “You can trust Him to shape you to be more like Jesus—and reading your Bible will help you understand more about what that looks like.” Mom set down the animal and picked up Tiago’s Bible. “So do you want to read a few verses now? You can let me know if you need help understanding them.” “Okay,” said Tiago. “But don’t go far away. I’ll probably need help!” –A.J. Schut How about you? Does the Bible seem too hard for you to understand? Even though you don’t understand everything, it helps you learn more about who God is and what He’s done for you. So spend time reading it each day, and ask other Christians—like parents, teachers, or pastors—to explain some of the things you find difficult. God will use it to shape you into the person He wants you to be. Today's Key Verse: My word…will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire. (NKJV) Isaiah 55:11 Today's Key Thought: God shapes you through His Word

Shaped Like Clay 3824642e-32ba-43f7-8143-1489011e8eaeWed, 04 Jun 2025 04:16:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2025) Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2025)ac61dd52-c59e-4603-bd2c-5b4dbd9aaaa0Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Who Celebrates the Liturgy (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine “who celebrates the liturgy.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we celebrate the sacraments, the whole Christ, not just the body on Earth, but also the body in Heaven, celebrates with us. The Church enables us to participate in the eternal liturgy through the sacraments, and our baptismal priesthood allows us to have full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1135-1144. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine “who celebrates the liturgy.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we celebrate the sacraments, the whole Christ, not just the body on Earth, but also the body in Heaven, celebrates with us. The Church enables us to participate in the eternal liturgy through the sacraments, and our baptismal priesthood allows us to have full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1135-1144. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 155: Who Celebrates the Liturgy (2025)e857fc01-d88b-48c8-b3ef-2ad69c738a81Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2025) Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2025)29f3f9f3-18d4-4c30-9f90-5e3b94316fdbWed, 04 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShaped Like ClayTiago held a headless clay animal in his hand. "Mom!" he wailed. "I forgot to put my animal back in the container, and the clay got all hard and dry before I could finish, so now it doesn't have a head!" "I'm sorry, Tiago," said Mom. "But it's too late to do anything about it now. It's time for bed." "But my animal project is due tomorrow, and now all this work was for nothing!" Tiago groaned as he dropped the animal onto his dresser and crawled into bed. Mom glanced at the Bible on Tiago's dresser. "Aren't you going to read a few verses before you go to sleep?" she asked. "I thought you did that every night."Tiago shrugged. "I've been busy lately, and I don't understand it very well anyway." He pulled the covers up to his chin. "I think it'd be better to wait until I'm older so I can understand it."Mom picked up the animal Tiago had made. "Did you know that we're a lot like clay?" "We are?" asked Tiago.Mom nodded. "The Bible compares us to clay that God shapes. When you shaped this, it took time, didn't it? You kept working with it until it looked good. God does that with us. One way He does that is through His Word--the Bible. Even though you don't understand everything, it helps you learn more about Jesus and what He did to save you. As you read and listen to God's truth in the Bible, He works in your heart and helps you learn to trust and obey Him so He can shape your life into something beautiful."Tiago looked at the hardened clay his mom was holding. "He'll probably do a better job shaping me than I did with that animal, huh?""Yes," said Mom. "You can trust Him to shape you to be more like Jesus--and reading your Bible will help you understand more about what that looks like." Mom set down the animal and picked up Tiago's Bible. "So do you want to read a few verses now? You can let me know if you need help understanding them.""Okay," said Tiago. "But don't go far away. I'll probably need help!" –A.J. Schut

Tiago held a headless clay animal in his hand. "Mom!" he wailed. "I forgot to put my animal back in the container, and the clay got all hard and dry before I could finish, so now it doesn't have a head!" "I'm sorry, Tiago," said Mom. "But it's too late to do anything about it now. It's time for bed." "But my animal project is due tomorrow, and now all this work was for nothing!" Tiago groaned as he dropped the animal onto his dresser and crawled into bed. Mom glanced at the Bible on Tiago's dresser. "Aren't you going to read a few verses before you go to sleep?" she asked. "I thought you did that every night."Tiago shrugged. "I've been busy lately, and I don't understand it very well anyway." He pulled the covers up to his chin. "I think it'd be better to wait until I'm older so I can understand it."Mom picked up the animal Tiago had made. "Did you know that we're a lot like clay?" "We are?" asked Tiago.Mom nodded. "The Bible compares us to clay that God shapes. When you shaped this, it took time, didn't it? You kept working with it until it looked good. God does that with us. One way He does that is through His Word--the Bible. Even though you don't understand everything, it helps you learn more about Jesus and what He did to save you. As you read and listen to God's truth in the Bible, He works in your heart and helps you learn to trust and obey Him so He can shape your life into something beautiful."Tiago looked at the hardened clay his mom was holding. "He'll probably do a better job shaping me than I did with that animal, huh?""Yes," said Mom. "You can trust Him to shape you to be more like Jesus--and reading your Bible will help you understand more about what that looks like." Mom set down the animal and picked up Tiago's Bible. "So do you want to read a few verses now? You can let me know if you need help understanding them.""Okay," said Tiago. "But don't go far away. I'll probably need help!" –A.J. Schut

Shaped Like Clay863ca9bb-f805-4e2f-a536-23b3d5f5b794Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags New Creation Read: Romans 8:28-29; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Trey was excited because today Grandma was finally going to teach him how to make her famous molasses bread. As Dad dropped him off and waved goodbye, Trey could already taste the rich, fluffy bread and the salty crunch of toasted oats on top. Grandma welcomed Trey with a hug and led him into the kitchen. They used sign language to communicate because Trey was deaf. Grandma signed “flour,” “molasses,” “yeast,” and “spoon.” Trey scurried around the kitchen to find the ingredients while Grandma started mixing. As they added more and more ingredients, a dark and gooey dough formed. Grandma placed a towel over the dough bowl before gently setting it in a sunny part of the kitchen. “Why doesn’t the dough look like bread yet?” Trey signed. Grandma smiled. “The dough must rise before it goes in the oven.” That made sense to Trey. After an hour and a half, they checked the dough. It was double the size and very poofy. Grandma punched down the dough before laying it on the pan and putting it in the oven. Trey frowned. The dough still didn’t look like bread. It didn’t look tasty at all. Did Grandma forget something? He asked her this, and she replied, “Just you wait and see.” When Grandma took the tray out of the oven, Trey was nervous. But the bread looked perfect, smelled perfect, and tasted even better than perfect. As they ate, Grandma said, “You know, making bread reminds me of what it’s like to become God’s new creation.” Trey shrugged, confused. Grandma continued. “Before we put our trust in Jesus, we are like raw, scattered ingredients—we don’t have a purpose. We are controlled by our wrong desires and deserve death because of our sin. But Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead so we could have new life and live with Him forever. Jesus gives us a purpose—to love Him and others and become more like Him. Just like the dough needs the oven to become bread, we need Jesus to be saved from sin and be made new.” Trey nodded eagerly and took Grandma’s hand to pray. Somehow this seemed even better than Grandma’s famous molasses bread. –Hannah Chung How about you? Have you ever baked something and wondered, “How do these random ingredients make something so delicious?” Without the oven, the dough would be raw and inedible. Similarly, we can only have true life by trusting in Jesus. When you trust Him to save you, God immediately makes you new! Trust in Jesus today and experience a new life of purpose. (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (NKJV) 2 Corinthians 5:17 Today's Key Thought: Christ alone makes us new

Read: Romans 8:28-29; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Trey was excited because today Grandma was finally going to teach him how to make her famous molasses bread. As Dad dropped him off and waved goodbye, Trey could already taste the rich, fluffy bread and the salty crunch of toasted oats on top. Grandma welcomed Trey with a hug and led him into the kitchen. They used sign language to communicate because Trey was deaf. Grandma signed “flour,” “molasses,” “yeast,” and “spoon.” Trey scurried around the kitchen to find the ingredients while Grandma started mixing. As they added more and more ingredients, a dark and gooey dough formed. Grandma placed a towel over the dough bowl before gently setting it in a sunny part of the kitchen. “Why doesn’t the dough look like bread yet?” Trey signed. Grandma smiled. “The dough must rise before it goes in the oven.” That made sense to Trey. After an hour and a half, they checked the dough. It was double the size and very poofy. Grandma punched down the dough before laying it on the pan and putting it in the oven. Trey frowned. The dough still didn’t look like bread. It didn’t look tasty at all. Did Grandma forget something? He asked her this, and she replied, “Just you wait and see.” When Grandma took the tray out of the oven, Trey was nervous. But the bread looked perfect, smelled perfect, and tasted even better than perfect. As they ate, Grandma said, “You know, making bread reminds me of what it’s like to become God’s new creation.” Trey shrugged, confused. Grandma continued. “Before we put our trust in Jesus, we are like raw, scattered ingredients—we don’t have a purpose. We are controlled by our wrong desires and deserve death because of our sin. But Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead so we could have new life and live with Him forever. Jesus gives us a purpose—to love Him and others and become more like Him. Just like the dough needs the oven to become bread, we need Jesus to be saved from sin and be made new.” Trey nodded eagerly and took Grandma’s hand to pray. Somehow this seemed even better than Grandma’s famous molasses bread. –Hannah Chung How about you? Have you ever baked something and wondered, “How do these random ingredients make something so delicious?” Without the oven, the dough would be raw and inedible. Similarly, we can only have true life by trusting in Jesus. When you trust Him to save you, God immediately makes you new! Trust in Jesus today and experience a new life of purpose. (To learn more, go to https://keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (NKJV) 2 Corinthians 5:17 Today's Key Thought: Christ alone makes us new

New Creation a13271db-ad17-4658-a89e-5d0002b1fdc7Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:05:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2025) As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2025)9e78269b-9a81-48db-8db5-077c761db1f4Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2025) As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2025)5f3a0223-17a1-45d1-9d81-7f70f4a8e489Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -2025 Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -202564cbd8e1-6927-4dca-ab3d-2a743acd7818Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: Sacraments of Eternal Life (2025) We’ve seen how the sacraments re-present what Christ worked for us in his Passion and death, but the Catechism also explains to us how the sacraments prefigure our eternal inheritance in heaven. Fr. Mike uses this “nugget day” as an opportunity to ensure we understand what the sacraments are and what they’re for. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1130-1134. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We’ve seen how the sacraments re-present what Christ worked for us in his Passion and death, but the Catechism also explains to us how the sacraments prefigure our eternal inheritance in heaven. Fr. Mike uses this “nugget day” as an opportunity to ensure we understand what the sacraments are and what they’re for. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1130-1134. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 154: Sacraments of Eternal Life (2025)da877ceb-59fd-41a0-bc16-a119c6b09c08Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -2025 Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -20251fb157a2-baf9-4bc5-83ed-d1e3943140aaTue, 03 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNew CreationTrey was excited because today Grandma was finally going to teach him how to make her famous molasses bread. As Dad dropped him off and waved goodbye, Trey could already taste the rich, fluffy bread and the salty crunch of toasted oats on top.Grandma welcomed Trey with a hug and led him into the kitchen. They used sign language to communicate because Trey was deaf. Grandma signed "flour," "molasses," "yeast," and "spoon." Trey scurried around the kitchen to find the ingredients while Grandma started mixing. As they added more and more ingredients, a dark and gooey dough formed. Grandma placed a towel over the dough bowl before gently setting it in a sunny part of the kitchen."Why doesn't the dough look like bread yet?" Trey signed.Grandma smiled. "The dough must rise before it goes in the oven."That made sense to Trey. After an hour and a half, they checked the dough. It was double the size and very poofy. Grandma punched down the dough before laying it on the pan and putting it in the oven.Trey frowned. The dough still didn't look like bread. It didn't look tasty at all. Did Grandma forget something?He asked her this, and she replied, "Just you wait and see."When Grandma took the tray out of the oven, Trey was nervous. But the bread looked perfect, smelled perfect, and tasted even better than perfect.As they ate, Grandma said, "You know, making bread reminds me of what it's like to become God's new creation."Trey shrugged, confused. Grandma continued. "Before we put our trust in Jesus, we are like raw, scattered ingredients--we don't have a purpose. We are controlled by our wrong desires and deserve death because of our sin. But Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead so we could have new life and live with Him forever. Jesus gives us a purpose--to love Him and others and become more like Him. Just like the dough needs the oven to become bread, we need Jesus to be saved from sin and be made new."Trey nodded eagerly and took Grandma's hand to pray. Somehow this seemed even better than Grandma's famous molasses bread.–Hannah Chung

Trey was excited because today Grandma was finally going to teach him how to make her famous molasses bread. As Dad dropped him off and waved goodbye, Trey could already taste the rich, fluffy bread and the salty crunch of toasted oats on top.Grandma welcomed Trey with a hug and led him into the kitchen. They used sign language to communicate because Trey was deaf. Grandma signed "flour," "molasses," "yeast," and "spoon." Trey scurried around the kitchen to find the ingredients while Grandma started mixing. As they added more and more ingredients, a dark and gooey dough formed. Grandma placed a towel over the dough bowl before gently setting it in a sunny part of the kitchen."Why doesn't the dough look like bread yet?" Trey signed.Grandma smiled. "The dough must rise before it goes in the oven."That made sense to Trey. After an hour and a half, they checked the dough. It was double the size and very poofy. Grandma punched down the dough before laying it on the pan and putting it in the oven.Trey frowned. The dough still didn't look like bread. It didn't look tasty at all. Did Grandma forget something?He asked her this, and she replied, "Just you wait and see."When Grandma took the tray out of the oven, Trey was nervous. But the bread looked perfect, smelled perfect, and tasted even better than perfect.As they ate, Grandma said, "You know, making bread reminds me of what it's like to become God's new creation."Trey shrugged, confused. Grandma continued. "Before we put our trust in Jesus, we are like raw, scattered ingredients--we don't have a purpose. We are controlled by our wrong desires and deserve death because of our sin. But Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead so we could have new life and live with Him forever. Jesus gives us a purpose--to love Him and others and become more like Him. Just like the dough needs the oven to become bread, we need Jesus to be saved from sin and be made new."Trey nodded eagerly and took Grandma's hand to pray. Somehow this seemed even better than Grandma's famous molasses bread.–Hannah Chung

New Creationcafd7c34-ceb8-4d29-b1ca-9b0e54209bb5Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSPANISH translations!!!!!🚨BIG NEWS!🚨Since 2017, I&rsquo;ve received countless requests to translate Kids Bible Stories into Spanish. For years, it just wasn&rsquo;t possible&hellip; until now.✨ Kids Bible Stories Espa&ntilde;ol has officially launched! ✨ 👉 Roughly 97 to 120 million children who speak Spanish as their native language. That&rsquo;s nearly 100 million young hearts who could hear the Bible in their own language t.It&rsquo;s a massive opportunity for kingdom impact. God made a way for this to happen thanks to the incredible Rivera family. This family is&nbsp; currently helping plant a church, the City Hope Church, in Mexico.&nbsp; Madai has begun translating the Elijah series, and building from there.&nbsp; And just like the English version, there&rsquo;s digital content to go along with it on here I&rsquo;m offering it for FREE as well! Please pass this news along so families know about this free resource!!! &nbsp; To learn more about the Rivera's church plant go here&nbsp;&nbsp; To support it their church go here. To join the community that's playing a crucial part in teaching children God's word via this podcast, go here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🚨BIG NEWS!🚨Since 2017, I&rsquo;ve received countless requests to translate Kids Bible Stories into Spanish. For years, it just wasn&rsquo;t possible&hellip; until now.✨ Kids Bible Stories Espa&ntilde;ol has officially launched! ✨ 👉 Roughly 97 to 120 million children who speak Spanish as their native language. That&rsquo;s nearly 100 million young hearts who could hear the Bible in their own language t.It&rsquo;s a massive opportunity for kingdom impact. God made a way for this to happen thanks to the incredible Rivera family. This family is&nbsp; currently helping plant a church, the City Hope Church, in Mexico.&nbsp; Madai has begun translating the Elijah series, and building from there.&nbsp; And just like the English version, there&rsquo;s digital content to go along with it on here I&rsquo;m offering it for FREE as well! Please pass this news along so families know about this free resource!!! &nbsp; To learn more about the Rivera's church plant go here&nbsp;&nbsp; To support it their church go here. To join the community that's playing a crucial part in teaching children God's word via this podcast, go here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullSPANISH translations!!!!!bc0cf78e-a98c-478c-8ed2-f82943ca24e9Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:50:00 +0000203https://216.73.216.191/allTags248 - Meadow ReportsHave you ever noticed that women seem to be more eager to talk than men? Indeed, modern science suggests women on average use at least twice as many words in a day as men. It's one thing to know that - but as a husband, what do I do about it? Join me in this episode as I present a simple and fun concept about how marriage communication works: the Meadow Report. If you lean into and embrace giving your wife what she needs to feel loved and supported, she's way more likely to support you as well. Furthermore, it's what Christ calls us husband to do.

Have you ever noticed that women seem to be more eager to talk than men? Indeed, modern science suggests women on average use at least twice as many words in a day as men. It's one thing to know that - but as a husband, what do I do about it? Join me in this episode as I present a simple and fun concept about how marriage communication works: the Meadow Report. If you lean into and embrace giving your wife what she needs to feel loved and supported, she's way more likely to support you as well. Furthermore, it's what Christ calls us husband to do.

full248 - Meadow Reports9a660d19-6724-4a7c-b562-58a170250247Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJimmy Fallon: I Didn't Expect It To Be This Brutal! Nothing Worked. I Was Starving & Had A Suicide Pact With Myself!What if the price of every laugh was your own happiness? Jimmy Fallon reveals the shocking toll of his comedy empire.  Jimmy Fallon is host of ‘The Tonight Show’, Emmy-winning comedian and television personality, and former host of ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL). He is also the author of children’s and comedy books such as, 'Papa Doesn't Do Anything!’ and is set to launch a new innovative marketing show called ‘On Brand with Jimmy Fallon’ this Fall. Jimmy discusses: How he didn’t expect the entertainment industry to be so brutal. Why his sense of humour became his secret weapon. How he navigated receiving hate after achieving massive success in comedy. How his strict Catholic upbringing shaped his relentless need to please others. How his mother’s support gave him the confidence to chase his dreams. 00:00 Intro 02:24 What Made Jimmy the Way He Is Nowadays 03:37 The Earliest Memory of Jimmy Wanting to Please Others 04:52 Jimmy's Parents 07:33 Jimmy's Mother 13:02 Who Was Jimmy Trying to Impress More: His Mother or His Father? 14:28 Jimmy's Relationship With Money 17:05 Jimmy's Anecdote With Jerry Seinfeld 21:11 Was Jimmy a Confident Young Man? 22:11 Principles for Achieving Your Childhood Dream 25:51 How Did Jimmy's Parents React to His Career Plans? 28:10 Did Jimmy Ever Doubt Himself While Trying to Break Into Show Business? 33:51 Where Does Jimmy's Passion for SNL Come From? 37:58 Jimmy's Mental Health During the Auditioning Phase 40:41 What Would Jimmy Say to His Younger Self? 45:09 What Life Would Have Been Like If Jimmy Hadn’t Got on SNL 47:32 Jimmy's First SNL Audition 52:00 Getting on SNL Before Turning 25 – A Non-Negotiable Goal 53:32 Ads 57:36 Finally Getting SNL 01:02:01 Was There an Anticlimax When Jimmy Got on SNL? 01:02:50 Struggles With Public Criticism 01:05:55 How Did Jimmy Cope With Fame? 01:09:48 How Meeting Influential People Changed Jimmy’s Perspective 01:12:20 How to Never Get Bored of Hosting a Show 01:14:12 How Does Jimmy Keep Himself Challenged? 01:14:52 Dada and "Mama" Books 01:16:23 How Jimmy's Mother's Death Changed Him 01:19:01 What Jimmy Misses About His Mother 01:20:39 Jimmy's Grief After His Mother's Death 01:21:35 Would Jimmy Have Followed His Passion Without His Mother? 01:22:33 When Did Jimmy Start Being Concerned With Longevity? 01:26:50 Is There Another Chapter Beyond TV for Jimmy? 01:29:04 How Is Jimmy Misunderstood? 01:29:31 Jimmy's Pursuits Outside of TV 01:32:31 What Would Jimmy's Gravestone Say? 01:34:02 How Becoming a Father Shifted Jimmy’s Meaning of Life 01:34:44 Life Advice Jimmy Would Give to His Daughters 01:36:39 Question From the Previous Guest Follow Jimmy: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3HiDAs1  X - https://bit.ly/3Su5zrd  TikTok - https://bit.ly/3Hk24Bu  You can purchase Jimmy’s book, Papa Doesn't Do Anything!, here: https://amzn.to/3HgeQkc  The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett  Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com  with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the price of every laugh was your own happiness? Jimmy Fallon reveals the shocking toll of his comedy empire.  Jimmy Fallon is host of ‘The Tonight Show’, Emmy-winning comedian and television personality, and former host of ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL). He is also the author of children’s and comedy books such as, 'Papa Doesn't Do Anything!’ and is set to launch a new innovative marketing show called ‘On Brand with Jimmy Fallon’ this Fall. Jimmy discusses: How he didn’t expect the entertainment industry to be so brutal. Why his sense of humour became his secret weapon. How he navigated receiving hate after achieving massive success in comedy. How his strict Catholic upbringing shaped his relentless need to please others. How his mother’s support gave him the confidence to chase his dreams. 00:00 Intro 02:24 What Made Jimmy the Way He Is Nowadays 03:37 The Earliest Memory of Jimmy Wanting to Please Others 04:52 Jimmy's Parents 07:33 Jimmy's Mother 13:02 Who Was Jimmy Trying to Impress More: His Mother or His Father? 14:28 Jimmy's Relationship With Money 17:05 Jimmy's Anecdote With Jerry Seinfeld 21:11 Was Jimmy a Confident Young Man? 22:11 Principles for Achieving Your Childhood Dream 25:51 How Did Jimmy's Parents React to His Career Plans? 28:10 Did Jimmy Ever Doubt Himself While Trying to Break Into Show Business? 33:51 Where Does Jimmy's Passion for SNL Come From? 37:58 Jimmy's Mental Health During the Auditioning Phase 40:41 What Would Jimmy Say to His Younger Self? 45:09 What Life Would Have Been Like If Jimmy Hadn’t Got on SNL 47:32 Jimmy's First SNL Audition 52:00 Getting on SNL Before Turning 25 – A Non-Negotiable Goal 53:32 Ads 57:36 Finally Getting SNL 01:02:01 Was There an Anticlimax When Jimmy Got on SNL? 01:02:50 Struggles With Public Criticism 01:05:55 How Did Jimmy Cope With Fame? 01:09:48 How Meeting Influential People Changed Jimmy’s Perspective 01:12:20 How to Never Get Bored of Hosting a Show 01:14:12 How Does Jimmy Keep Himself Challenged? 01:14:52 Dada and "Mama" Books 01:16:23 How Jimmy's Mother's Death Changed Him 01:19:01 What Jimmy Misses About His Mother 01:20:39 Jimmy's Grief After His Mother's Death 01:21:35 Would Jimmy Have Followed His Passion Without His Mother? 01:22:33 When Did Jimmy Start Being Concerned With Longevity? 01:26:50 Is There Another Chapter Beyond TV for Jimmy? 01:29:04 How Is Jimmy Misunderstood? 01:29:31 Jimmy's Pursuits Outside of TV 01:32:31 What Would Jimmy's Gravestone Say? 01:34:02 How Becoming a Father Shifted Jimmy’s Meaning of Life 01:34:44 Life Advice Jimmy Would Give to His Daughters 01:36:39 Question From the Previous Guest Follow Jimmy: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3HiDAs1  X - https://bit.ly/3Su5zrd  TikTok - https://bit.ly/3Hk24Bu  You can purchase Jimmy’s book, Papa Doesn't Do Anything!, here: https://amzn.to/3HgeQkc  The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors:  Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett  Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com  with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJimmy Fallon: I Didn't Expect It To Be This Brutal! Nothing Worked. I Was Starving & Had A Suicide Pact With Myself!8f0eae3b-2779-4740-a9b3-5aa2505c3719Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +00006015https://216.73.216.191/allTags Mango Messes Read: Romans 8:35-37; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; 1 Peter 4:12–14 Alisha ran inside the house. “There’s a butterfly outside!” she exclaimed. “I got a picture on my phone. Do you want to see it?” she asked Devin, her older sister. “Sure.” Devin inspected the photo. “That butterfly is beautiful,” she said as she cut into a mango. Alisha frowned as juice hit her phone. “That mango juice is getting everywhere.” Devin shrugged as a piece of mango flew across the kitchen. “I’m trying to keep it from splashing all over the place, but mangos are messy.” Alisha sat down at the counter and watched her sister. “Why eat mangos then? If they’re messy, you could just not buy them.” Devin popped a piece of mango into her mouth. “Because they taste really good, and I think it’s worth it.” She gave Alisha a smile. “It’s kind of like your school problem.” Alisha blinked. “Your mango is like people being mean to me at school because I believe in Jesus?” she asked doubtfully. “Kind of. Being a follower of Jesus can be messy. The Bible even tells us that—it says others might make fun of us or try to make life harder for us, like the kids at school who are mean to you. But you haven’t stopped trusting in Jesus, have you?” Alisha looked shocked. “Why would I do that? He died for my sins so He could be with me all the time, and someday I’ll be able to spend forever in heaven with Him.” Devin smiled. “See? Knowing Jesus is worth it. Just like the mangos.” She cut into a second mango. Alisha ducked so no juice would hit her. “I don’t care how messy following Jesus is! Just like you don’t care how messy your mango is.” She thought about that for a moment. “I guess that makes sense. Kids at school make fun of me, but I know that Jesus loves me and died to save me, and that’s worth whatever mean stuff people say.” Alisha shrieked as a piece of mango hit her arm. “But those mangos are not worth it at all. I’m getting out of here!” –Kimberly Brokish How about you? Has anyone ever been mean to you because you believe in Jesus?* Maybe they’ve called you names or said Jesus isn’t real. The Bible tells us that being Christians doesn’t protect us from all hardships—in fact, sometimes we will experience difficulties because we follow Jesus. But the Bible does tell us that Jesus will always love us and be with us. Take comfort in knowing that Jesus will be with you no matter what happens. He is worth any difficulties that come with following Him. Today's Key Verse: That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 12:10 Today's Key Thought: Hardships come when we follow Christ *If someone is being mean to you, talk to a trusted adult so they can help

Read: Romans 8:35-37; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; 1 Peter 4:12–14 Alisha ran inside the house. “There’s a butterfly outside!” she exclaimed. “I got a picture on my phone. Do you want to see it?” she asked Devin, her older sister. “Sure.” Devin inspected the photo. “That butterfly is beautiful,” she said as she cut into a mango. Alisha frowned as juice hit her phone. “That mango juice is getting everywhere.” Devin shrugged as a piece of mango flew across the kitchen. “I’m trying to keep it from splashing all over the place, but mangos are messy.” Alisha sat down at the counter and watched her sister. “Why eat mangos then? If they’re messy, you could just not buy them.” Devin popped a piece of mango into her mouth. “Because they taste really good, and I think it’s worth it.” She gave Alisha a smile. “It’s kind of like your school problem.” Alisha blinked. “Your mango is like people being mean to me at school because I believe in Jesus?” she asked doubtfully. “Kind of. Being a follower of Jesus can be messy. The Bible even tells us that—it says others might make fun of us or try to make life harder for us, like the kids at school who are mean to you. But you haven’t stopped trusting in Jesus, have you?” Alisha looked shocked. “Why would I do that? He died for my sins so He could be with me all the time, and someday I’ll be able to spend forever in heaven with Him.” Devin smiled. “See? Knowing Jesus is worth it. Just like the mangos.” She cut into a second mango. Alisha ducked so no juice would hit her. “I don’t care how messy following Jesus is! Just like you don’t care how messy your mango is.” She thought about that for a moment. “I guess that makes sense. Kids at school make fun of me, but I know that Jesus loves me and died to save me, and that’s worth whatever mean stuff people say.” Alisha shrieked as a piece of mango hit her arm. “But those mangos are not worth it at all. I’m getting out of here!” –Kimberly Brokish How about you? Has anyone ever been mean to you because you believe in Jesus?* Maybe they’ve called you names or said Jesus isn’t real. The Bible tells us that being Christians doesn’t protect us from all hardships—in fact, sometimes we will experience difficulties because we follow Jesus. But the Bible does tell us that Jesus will always love us and be with us. Take comfort in knowing that Jesus will be with you no matter what happens. He is worth any difficulties that come with following Him. Today's Key Verse: That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 12:10 Today's Key Thought: Hardships come when we follow Christ *If someone is being mean to you, talk to a trusted adult so they can help

Mango Messes 3e522ae3-3af5-48c8-8577-fb1c3c12141cMon, 02 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2025) Today, as we hear about Solomon&#39;s decline, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, as we hear about Solomon&#39;s decline, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2025)53a2c58c-8753-470d-a0e8-f134ceed5450Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: Sacraments Save (2025) Jesus uses his sacraments to save his people. The Catechism proclaims that the sacraments are “efficacious”, the sacraments are “wrought…by the power of God” alone, and the sacraments are “necessary for salvation”. Fr. Mike doubles down on the reality that sacraments cause what they signify. They are not merely signs pointing to an already present reality—Jesus, himself, is at work in each and every expression of the sacraments throughout time and in all places. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1127-1129. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus uses his sacraments to save his people. The Catechism proclaims that the sacraments are “efficacious”, the sacraments are “wrought…by the power of God” alone, and the sacraments are “necessary for salvation”. Fr. Mike doubles down on the reality that sacraments cause what they signify. They are not merely signs pointing to an already present reality—Jesus, himself, is at work in each and every expression of the sacraments throughout time and in all places. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1127-1129. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 153: Sacraments Save (2025)48dfa45f-7322-4d74-a8d3-05c72f809d07Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2025) Today, as we hear about Solomon&#39;s decline, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, as we hear about Solomon&#39;s decline, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2025)2debcf96-8af4-408f-be03-13f073c59b13Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMango MessesAlisha ran inside the house. "There's a butterfly outside!" she exclaimed. "I got a picture on my phone. Do you want to see it?" she asked Devin, her older sister."Sure." Devin inspected the photo. "That butterfly is beautiful," she said as she cut into a mango. Alisha frowned as juice hit her phone. "That mango juice is getting everywhere."Devin shrugged as a piece of mango flew across the kitchen. "I'm trying to keep it from splashing all over the place, but mangos are messy."Alisha sat down at the counter and watched her sister. "Why eat mangos then? If they're messy, you could just not buy them." Devin popped a piece of mango into her mouth. "Because they taste really good, and I think it's worth it." She gave Alisha a smile. "It's kind of like your school problem." Alisha blinked. "Your mango is like people being mean to me at school because I believe in Jesus?" she asked doubtfully. "Kind of. Being a follower of Jesus can be messy. The Bible even tells us that--it says others might make fun of us or try to make life harder for us, like the kids at school who are mean to you. But you haven't stopped trusting in Jesus, have you?" Alisha looked shocked. "Why would I do that? He died for my sins so He could be with me all the time, and someday I'll be able to spend forever in heaven with Him."Devin smiled. "See? Knowing Jesus is worth it. Just like the mangos." She cut into a second mango. Alisha ducked so no juice would hit her. "I don't care how messy following Jesus is! Just like you don't care how messy your mango is." She thought about that for a moment. "I guess that makes sense. Kids at school make fun of me, but I know that Jesus loves me and died to save me, and that's worth whatever mean stuff people say." Alisha shrieked as a piece of mango hit her arm. "But those mangos are not worth it at all. I'm getting out of here!" –Kimberly Brokish

Alisha ran inside the house. "There's a butterfly outside!" she exclaimed. "I got a picture on my phone. Do you want to see it?" she asked Devin, her older sister."Sure." Devin inspected the photo. "That butterfly is beautiful," she said as she cut into a mango. Alisha frowned as juice hit her phone. "That mango juice is getting everywhere."Devin shrugged as a piece of mango flew across the kitchen. "I'm trying to keep it from splashing all over the place, but mangos are messy."Alisha sat down at the counter and watched her sister. "Why eat mangos then? If they're messy, you could just not buy them." Devin popped a piece of mango into her mouth. "Because they taste really good, and I think it's worth it." She gave Alisha a smile. "It's kind of like your school problem." Alisha blinked. "Your mango is like people being mean to me at school because I believe in Jesus?" she asked doubtfully. "Kind of. Being a follower of Jesus can be messy. The Bible even tells us that--it says others might make fun of us or try to make life harder for us, like the kids at school who are mean to you. But you haven't stopped trusting in Jesus, have you?" Alisha looked shocked. "Why would I do that? He died for my sins so He could be with me all the time, and someday I'll be able to spend forever in heaven with Him."Devin smiled. "See? Knowing Jesus is worth it. Just like the mangos." She cut into a second mango. Alisha ducked so no juice would hit her. "I don't care how messy following Jesus is! Just like you don't care how messy your mango is." She thought about that for a moment. "I guess that makes sense. Kids at school make fun of me, but I know that Jesus loves me and died to save me, and that's worth whatever mean stuff people say." Alisha shrieked as a piece of mango hit her arm. "But those mangos are not worth it at all. I'm getting out of here!" –Kimberly Brokish

Mango Messes8a1fb349-f5f5-4e8a-ad95-1b26150acd2bMon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Have Jesus, Will Travel Read: Joshua 1:1-9 The sick feeling in Micah’s stomach got worse as the plane lifted off the ground and lurched into the air. Everything below him was the size of ants. Not only did he feel sick to his stomach, his chest felt tight too. Dad sat next to him and tried to smile encouragingly. It didn’t help. Since his parents’ divorce he’d had to spend most of his time with Mom and went to visit Dad in the summer and over Christmas. Every time he left Mom, Micah felt scared. He wasn’t afraid of his dad—he loved him—just scared of change. Of traveling to new places. Airports. Big cities. The sadness he felt from his parent’s divorce was bad enough, but the fear that came with it made him feel like his life was out of control. The plane leveled off, and Micah began to breathe a little easier. Dad reached over and gave him a hug. “Change is hard, isn’t it? New things and places can be uncomfortable. But I know something that might help you.” Dad pulled out his Bible. “This morning I read about Joshua leading the children of Israel into their new land. There were bad guys to fight, he’d never led anyone into battle before, and change was all around him. But God was with him and brought him through it all.” Dad squeezed Micah’s arm. “I know your mom’s and my divorce has been very difficult for you and how many changes you’ve had to go through. But I also know that because you trust in Jesus, God is with you and will never leave you. Wherever you go, He goes. God was with Joshua just like He promised, and He promises to be with you too. You don’t have to be afraid.” After Micah listened to Dad read some verses from his Bible, he thought about it for a while. He liked the idea of never being alone. Someone would always be with him when new things happened or new people came into his life. And not just anyone, but someone who loved and cared about him. A trusted Friend— Jesus. Micah relaxed back into his seat and smiled. “You know, Dad, I think this is gonna be our best visit ever!” –S.K. Fry How about you? Have you ever been afraid of change? Of being alone? God promises in His Word that He will always be with His children. Jesus gave His life to save you from sin and make you God’s child, and He will be with you in hard times and give you strength and guidance. No matter what happens or where you go, He will always be with you. Today's Key Verse: Be strong and courageous…for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. (NIV) Joshua 1:9 Today's Key Thought: God is with you

Read: Joshua 1:1-9 The sick feeling in Micah’s stomach got worse as the plane lifted off the ground and lurched into the air. Everything below him was the size of ants. Not only did he feel sick to his stomach, his chest felt tight too. Dad sat next to him and tried to smile encouragingly. It didn’t help. Since his parents’ divorce he’d had to spend most of his time with Mom and went to visit Dad in the summer and over Christmas. Every time he left Mom, Micah felt scared. He wasn’t afraid of his dad—he loved him—just scared of change. Of traveling to new places. Airports. Big cities. The sadness he felt from his parent’s divorce was bad enough, but the fear that came with it made him feel like his life was out of control. The plane leveled off, and Micah began to breathe a little easier. Dad reached over and gave him a hug. “Change is hard, isn’t it? New things and places can be uncomfortable. But I know something that might help you.” Dad pulled out his Bible. “This morning I read about Joshua leading the children of Israel into their new land. There were bad guys to fight, he’d never led anyone into battle before, and change was all around him. But God was with him and brought him through it all.” Dad squeezed Micah’s arm. “I know your mom’s and my divorce has been very difficult for you and how many changes you’ve had to go through. But I also know that because you trust in Jesus, God is with you and will never leave you. Wherever you go, He goes. God was with Joshua just like He promised, and He promises to be with you too. You don’t have to be afraid.” After Micah listened to Dad read some verses from his Bible, he thought about it for a while. He liked the idea of never being alone. Someone would always be with him when new things happened or new people came into his life. And not just anyone, but someone who loved and cared about him. A trusted Friend— Jesus. Micah relaxed back into his seat and smiled. “You know, Dad, I think this is gonna be our best visit ever!” –S.K. Fry How about you? Have you ever been afraid of change? Of being alone? God promises in His Word that He will always be with His children. Jesus gave His life to save you from sin and make you God’s child, and He will be with you in hard times and give you strength and guidance. No matter what happens or where you go, He will always be with you. Today's Key Verse: Be strong and courageous…for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. (NIV) Joshua 1:9 Today's Key Thought: God is with you

Have Jesus, Will Travel 8ee4b897-fb08-40f8-9242-ac86fcac2858Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Being Forgotten (2025) Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, the world will forget us. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, the world will forget us. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 152: Being Forgotten (2025)c77e2411-289a-44b9-a6ed-d4f9bc02ea80Sun, 01 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi (2025) The Catechism makes clear to us that evangelization and the sacraments go hand in hand. An ancient saying is highlighted, linking the two: lex orandi, lex credendi—or, the law of prayer is the law of faith. Fr. Mike illustrates this connection by showing us that, when you change the sign that points to an invisible reality, you risk changing where it’s pointing. This is why “no sacramental rite may be modified or manipulated at the will of the minister or the community.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1122-1126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism makes clear to us that evangelization and the sacraments go hand in hand. An ancient saying is highlighted, linking the two: lex orandi, lex credendi—or, the law of prayer is the law of faith. Fr. Mike illustrates this connection by showing us that, when you change the sign that points to an invisible reality, you risk changing where it’s pointing. This is why “no sacramental rite may be modified or manipulated at the will of the minister or the community.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1122-1126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 152: Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi (2025)fdaee229-c837-420b-9483-b49f7cd6ceedSun, 01 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Being Forgotten (2025) Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, the world will forget us. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, the world will forget us. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 152: Being Forgotten (2025)db0b2747-8a94-4c82-872b-4c1f51468a07Sun, 01 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHave Jesus, Will TravelThe sick feeling in Micah's stomach got worse as the plane lifted off the ground and lurched into the air. Everything below him was the size of ants. Not only did he feel sick to his stomach, his chest felt tight too. Dad sat next to him and tried to smile encouragingly. It didn't help. Since his parents' divorce he'd had to spend most of his time with Mom and went to visit Dad in the summer and over Christmas. Every time he left Mom, Micah felt scared. He wasn't afraid of his dad--he loved him--just scared of change. Of traveling to new places. Airports. Big cities. The sadness he felt from his parent's divorce was bad enough, but the fear that came with it made him feel like his life was out of control. The plane leveled off, and Micah began to breathe a little easier. Dad reached over and gave him a hug. "Change is hard, isn't it? New things and places can be uncomfortable. But I know something that might help you." Dad pulled out his Bible. "This morning I read about Joshua leading the children of Israel into their new land. There were bad guys to fight, he'd never led anyone into battle before, and change was all around him. But God was with him and brought him through it all." Dad squeezed Micah's arm. "I know your mom's and my divorce has been very difficult for you and how many changes you've had to go through. But I also know that because you trust in Jesus, God is with you and will never leave you. Wherever you go, He goes. God was with Joshua just like He promised, and He promises to be with you too. You don't have to be afraid."After Micah listened to Dad read some verses from his Bible, he thought about it for a while. He liked the idea of never being alone. Someone would always be with him when new things happened or new people came into his life. And not just anyone, but someone who loved and cared about him. A trusted Friend--Jesus. Micah relaxed back into his seat and smiled. "You know, Dad, I think this is gonna be our best visit ever!" –S.K. Fry

The sick feeling in Micah's stomach got worse as the plane lifted off the ground and lurched into the air. Everything below him was the size of ants. Not only did he feel sick to his stomach, his chest felt tight too. Dad sat next to him and tried to smile encouragingly. It didn't help. Since his parents' divorce he'd had to spend most of his time with Mom and went to visit Dad in the summer and over Christmas. Every time he left Mom, Micah felt scared. He wasn't afraid of his dad--he loved him--just scared of change. Of traveling to new places. Airports. Big cities. The sadness he felt from his parent's divorce was bad enough, but the fear that came with it made him feel like his life was out of control. The plane leveled off, and Micah began to breathe a little easier. Dad reached over and gave him a hug. "Change is hard, isn't it? New things and places can be uncomfortable. But I know something that might help you." Dad pulled out his Bible. "This morning I read about Joshua leading the children of Israel into their new land. There were bad guys to fight, he'd never led anyone into battle before, and change was all around him. But God was with him and brought him through it all." Dad squeezed Micah's arm. "I know your mom's and my divorce has been very difficult for you and how many changes you've had to go through. But I also know that because you trust in Jesus, God is with you and will never leave you. Wherever you go, He goes. God was with Joshua just like He promised, and He promises to be with you too. You don't have to be afraid."After Micah listened to Dad read some verses from his Bible, he thought about it for a while. He liked the idea of never being alone. Someone would always be with him when new things happened or new people came into his life. And not just anyone, but someone who loved and cared about him. A trusted Friend--Jesus. Micah relaxed back into his seat and smiled. "You know, Dad, I think this is gonna be our best visit ever!" –S.K. Fry

Have Jesus, Will Travelb1460e07-785e-4a7a-b209-e94872490d12Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags What's Inside Read: Psalm 51:6-10; Luke 11:37-41 "Mom, can we go home now? I’m sooo bored!” Stella slumped against the seat of the car. “Stella, we’re almost done—kids, look! A whole block sale!” Mom pulled the car over to the side of the road. Hayden excitedly pressed his nose against the window. “I love yard sailing!” The family got out of the car. Hayden ran straight to a model airplane. Stella stuck close to her mom as they looked at different mugs. Mom picked up one with a lid just as Hayden came running back. He and Stella both saw it at the same time, and the siblings gasped in unison. “That is the prettiest mug I’ve ever seen!” Stella exclaimed. “Mom, you have to get it!” Hayden said. “All right, fine.” Mom laughed and brought the mug to the cashier. When the family arrived home, Stella asked, “Mom, can I please have the mug?” Mom smiled. “No, but if you clean it, you can be the first to drink out of it!” Stella’s eyes sparkled. “Deal!” She ran excitedly to the sink. She opened the lid of the mug and immediately shut it. “Eww, it’s all gross on the inside!” Mom came over and peered at the mug. “Kids, this is a perfect example of what I read during my devotions today! In the book of Matthew, Jesus told the Pharisees to first clean the inside of the cup, and then the outside will also be clean. What do you think that verse actually means?” Stella wrinkled her nose in thought. “Oh, I know! God wants what we look like on the inside to matter more to us than our outward appearance.” Hayden’s eyes widened. “God wants us to clean our insides?” Stella smirked. “No, silly. God sees our hearts, and that’s what matters to Him.” “Oh, I get it now!” said Hayden. “We need to let Jesus make us clean.” “You got it,” said Mom. “When we trust Jesus as our Savior, He cleans our sin away and pours His love into our hearts. Then our outward actions will make His love visible to others.” She smiled. “Now, who wants some hot chocolate to go in that mug?” –Summer Coleman How about you? Are you more concerned with your outward appearance and how others see you than with God and how He sees your heart? What’s on the inside matters more because when we truly have a clean heart, it shows in the way we act and speak. How do you get a clean heart? By trusting in Jesus. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) When you have His love in your heart, others will see it in how you treat them. Today's Key Verse: First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside will also be clean. (NKJV) Matthew 23:26 Today's Key Verse: What’s inside is most important

Read: Psalm 51:6-10; Luke 11:37-41 "Mom, can we go home now? I’m sooo bored!” Stella slumped against the seat of the car. “Stella, we’re almost done—kids, look! A whole block sale!” Mom pulled the car over to the side of the road. Hayden excitedly pressed his nose against the window. “I love yard sailing!” The family got out of the car. Hayden ran straight to a model airplane. Stella stuck close to her mom as they looked at different mugs. Mom picked up one with a lid just as Hayden came running back. He and Stella both saw it at the same time, and the siblings gasped in unison. “That is the prettiest mug I’ve ever seen!” Stella exclaimed. “Mom, you have to get it!” Hayden said. “All right, fine.” Mom laughed and brought the mug to the cashier. When the family arrived home, Stella asked, “Mom, can I please have the mug?” Mom smiled. “No, but if you clean it, you can be the first to drink out of it!” Stella’s eyes sparkled. “Deal!” She ran excitedly to the sink. She opened the lid of the mug and immediately shut it. “Eww, it’s all gross on the inside!” Mom came over and peered at the mug. “Kids, this is a perfect example of what I read during my devotions today! In the book of Matthew, Jesus told the Pharisees to first clean the inside of the cup, and then the outside will also be clean. What do you think that verse actually means?” Stella wrinkled her nose in thought. “Oh, I know! God wants what we look like on the inside to matter more to us than our outward appearance.” Hayden’s eyes widened. “God wants us to clean our insides?” Stella smirked. “No, silly. God sees our hearts, and that’s what matters to Him.” “Oh, I get it now!” said Hayden. “We need to let Jesus make us clean.” “You got it,” said Mom. “When we trust Jesus as our Savior, He cleans our sin away and pours His love into our hearts. Then our outward actions will make His love visible to others.” She smiled. “Now, who wants some hot chocolate to go in that mug?” –Summer Coleman How about you? Are you more concerned with your outward appearance and how others see you than with God and how He sees your heart? What’s on the inside matters more because when we truly have a clean heart, it shows in the way we act and speak. How do you get a clean heart? By trusting in Jesus. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) When you have His love in your heart, others will see it in how you treat them. Today's Key Verse: First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside will also be clean. (NKJV) Matthew 23:26 Today's Key Verse: What’s inside is most important

What's Inside d59cda18-0c04-45d0-90f6-ce312617388aSat, 31 May 2025 16:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2-Case #15 "A Family Affair", PT 2The exciting conclusion to Alejandra and Valentina's battle with the demonic.

The exciting conclusion to Alejandra and Valentina's battle with the demonic.

fullS2-Case #15 "A Family Affair", PT 2b507809e-c5f4-45cc-bece-822b86ed44ecSat, 31 May 2025 14:15:40 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/01/25 Pillar and Foundation: Canon of Scripture Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Jesus didn't give us the Bible. He gave us the Church. And the Church gave us the Bible. All Christians believe in the 27 books of the New Testament. We all believe these books are the inspired Word of God based on the authority of the Church to recognize this truth and teach it. The same Church has the authority to declare the 46 books of the Old Testament as well. June 1, 2025: Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 97:1-2, 6-7, 9Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 John 17:20-26

Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Jesus didn't give us the Bible. He gave us the Church. And the Church gave us the Bible. All Christians believe in the 27 books of the New Testament. We all believe these books are the inspired Word of God based on the authority of the Church to recognize this truth and teach it. The same Church has the authority to declare the 46 books of the Old Testament as well. June 1, 2025: Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 97:1-2, 6-7, 9Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 John 17:20-26

full06/01/25 Pillar and Foundation: Canon of Scripture44fd83a7-ad32-434c-b7d6-1d0f402e81b9Sat, 31 May 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/01/25 Pillar and Foundation: Canon of Scripture Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Jesus didn't give us the Bible. He gave us the Church. And the Church gave us the Bible. All Christians believe in the 27 books of the New Testament. We all believe these books are the inspired Word of God based on the authority of the Church to recognize this truth and teach it. The same Church has the authority to declare the 46 books of the Old Testament as well. June 1, 2025: Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 97:1-2, 6-7, 9Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 John 17:20-26

Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Jesus didn't give us the Bible. He gave us the Church. And the Church gave us the Bible. All Christians believe in the 27 books of the New Testament. We all believe these books are the inspired Word of God based on the authority of the Church to recognize this truth and teach it. The same Church has the authority to declare the 46 books of the Old Testament as well. June 1, 2025: Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 97:1-2, 6-7, 9Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 John 17:20-26

full06/01/25 Pillar and Foundation: Canon of Scripture108e282d-82a6-457a-b2ca-0af3a88fca02Sat, 31 May 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2025) Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2025)05c7b23f-4373-454d-a22c-de9daa8ec70cSat, 31 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: The Seven Sacraments (2025) The Catechism introduces the seven sacraments that Christ offers the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. The Catechism highlights the fact that the sacraments are “by the Church” because the Church is “Christ’s action at work”, and they are “for the Church” because they “manifest and communicate to men…the mystery of communion with the God who is love.” Fr. Mike focuses on the fact that while ministerial priests administer many of the sacraments, their priesthood is at the service of the baptismal priesthood, into which all of the baptized are ordained. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1113-1121. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces the seven sacraments that Christ offers the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. The Catechism highlights the fact that the sacraments are “by the Church” because the Church is “Christ’s action at work”, and they are “for the Church” because they “manifest and communicate to men…the mystery of communion with the God who is love.” Fr. Mike focuses on the fact that while ministerial priests administer many of the sacraments, their priesthood is at the service of the baptismal priesthood, into which all of the baptized are ordained. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1113-1121. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 151: The Seven Sacraments (2025)f1909e81-3035-4f5c-aaef-edab32c96723Sat, 31 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2025) Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2025)5b1b8f37-7971-4366-a98e-53807e94f191Sat, 31 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat's Inside"Mom, can we go home now? I'm sooo bored!" Stella slumped against the seat of the car. "Stella, we're almost done--kids, look! A whole block sale!" Mom pulled the car over to the side of the road. Hayden excitedly pressed his nose against the window. "I love yard sailing!" The family got out of the car. Hayden ran straight to a model airplane. Stella stuck close to her mom as they looked at different mugs. Mom picked up one with a lid just as Hayden came running back. He and Stella both saw it at the same time, and the siblings gasped in unison. "That is the prettiest mug I've ever seen!" Stella exclaimed. "Mom, you have to get it!" Hayden said. "All right, fine." Mom laughed and brought the mug to the cashier. When the family arrived home, Stella asked, "Mom, can I please have the mug?" Mom smiled. "No, but if you clean it, you can be the first to drink out of it!" Stella's eyes sparkled. "Deal!" She ran excitedly to the sink. She opened the lid of the mug and immediately shut it. "Eww, it's all gross on the inside!" Mom came over and peered at the mug. "Kids, this is a perfect example of what I read during my devotions today! In the book of Matthew, Jesus told the Pharisees to first clean the inside of the cup, and then the outside will also be clean. What do you think that verse actually means?"Stella wrinkled her nose in thought. "Oh, I know! God wants what we look like on the inside to matter more to us than our outward appearance." Hayden's eyes widened. "God wants us to clean our insides?" Stella smirked. "No, silly. God sees our hearts, and that's what matters to Him." "Oh, I get it now!" said Hayden. "We need to let Jesus make us clean." "You got it," said Mom. "When we trust Jesus as our Savior, He cleans our sin away and pours His love into our hearts. Then our outward actions will make His love visible to others." She smiled. "Now, who wants some hot chocolate to go in that mug?" –Summer Coleman

"Mom, can we go home now? I'm sooo bored!" Stella slumped against the seat of the car. "Stella, we're almost done--kids, look! A whole block sale!" Mom pulled the car over to the side of the road. Hayden excitedly pressed his nose against the window. "I love yard sailing!" The family got out of the car. Hayden ran straight to a model airplane. Stella stuck close to her mom as they looked at different mugs. Mom picked up one with a lid just as Hayden came running back. He and Stella both saw it at the same time, and the siblings gasped in unison. "That is the prettiest mug I've ever seen!" Stella exclaimed. "Mom, you have to get it!" Hayden said. "All right, fine." Mom laughed and brought the mug to the cashier. When the family arrived home, Stella asked, "Mom, can I please have the mug?" Mom smiled. "No, but if you clean it, you can be the first to drink out of it!" Stella's eyes sparkled. "Deal!" She ran excitedly to the sink. She opened the lid of the mug and immediately shut it. "Eww, it's all gross on the inside!" Mom came over and peered at the mug. "Kids, this is a perfect example of what I read during my devotions today! In the book of Matthew, Jesus told the Pharisees to first clean the inside of the cup, and then the outside will also be clean. What do you think that verse actually means?"Stella wrinkled her nose in thought. "Oh, I know! God wants what we look like on the inside to matter more to us than our outward appearance." Hayden's eyes widened. "God wants us to clean our insides?" Stella smirked. "No, silly. God sees our hearts, and that's what matters to Him." "Oh, I get it now!" said Hayden. "We need to let Jesus make us clean." "You got it," said Mom. "When we trust Jesus as our Savior, He cleans our sin away and pours His love into our hearts. Then our outward actions will make His love visible to others." She smiled. "Now, who wants some hot chocolate to go in that mug?" –Summer Coleman

What's Insidec48915fc-aabd-48a9-a29b-9f07cc5167c1Sat, 31 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Rainy Day Blues Read: Psalm 42:1-4 "It’s still raining,” said Hayley. “Isn’t the sun ever going to shine again?” “We need rain to make the garden grow,” said Mom. She smiled at her daughter. “This might be a good time for you to pray and read your Bible. You haven’t done that yet today, have you?” “No—but I have some other things I want to do first.” Hayley quickly headed for the stairs. “Seems like all we do in this family is go to church and read the Bible and pray,” she mumbled to herself. She blushed when she saw Mom glance her way. Oops! I hope Mom didn’t hear that, she thought. A little while later, Hayley came back downstairs and glanced out the window. “Good!” she said. “The rain stopped. We’ve had enough.” “Come with me to the garden,” said Mom. “I want to show you something.” Outside, Mom plunged a shovel into the dirt and turned it over. The ground was quite wet on top, but a little way down, the dirt was dry. “I thought it’d be muddy a mile below the surface!” said Hayley. “I guess we do need more rain.” Mom nodded. “The ground needs a lot of regular rain or it will dry out,” she said. “It reminds me of us—if we don’t regularly pray, read the Bible, and go to church, we can dry out spiritually.” Hayley sighed. “You heard what I said earlier, didn’t you?” “Yes, I did,” said Mom. “And I know it can be hard to do those things sometimes, but the Bible compares our need for Jesus to thirst. Even after we’ve put our faith in Him, we still need to spend time with Him so He can remind us that He has saved us and help us feel His love and presence in our lives. If we don’t pray, read His Word, and worship Him with other Christians regularly, we can lose sight of how much we need Him and become spiritually dry—just like this ground without rain.” Hayley was silent as they headed back to the house. “I think I’ll go have my quiet time now,” she said once they were inside. “I’m feeling thirsty for God’s Word.” –Cindy Huff How about you? Are you eager to spend time with Jesus and get to know Him better? As a Christian, your soul thirsts for Jesus, and that thirst can only be quenched by spending time in His presence so He can remind you of His love and that you are His. Don’t be a dry Christian. Spend quality time reading God’s Word, talking to Jesus, and learning all you can about Him. Today's Key Verse: I lift my hands to you in prayer. I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain. (NLT) Psalm 143:6 Today's Key Thought: Don’t be a dry Christian

Read: Psalm 42:1-4 "It’s still raining,” said Hayley. “Isn’t the sun ever going to shine again?” “We need rain to make the garden grow,” said Mom. She smiled at her daughter. “This might be a good time for you to pray and read your Bible. You haven’t done that yet today, have you?” “No—but I have some other things I want to do first.” Hayley quickly headed for the stairs. “Seems like all we do in this family is go to church and read the Bible and pray,” she mumbled to herself. She blushed when she saw Mom glance her way. Oops! I hope Mom didn’t hear that, she thought. A little while later, Hayley came back downstairs and glanced out the window. “Good!” she said. “The rain stopped. We’ve had enough.” “Come with me to the garden,” said Mom. “I want to show you something.” Outside, Mom plunged a shovel into the dirt and turned it over. The ground was quite wet on top, but a little way down, the dirt was dry. “I thought it’d be muddy a mile below the surface!” said Hayley. “I guess we do need more rain.” Mom nodded. “The ground needs a lot of regular rain or it will dry out,” she said. “It reminds me of us—if we don’t regularly pray, read the Bible, and go to church, we can dry out spiritually.” Hayley sighed. “You heard what I said earlier, didn’t you?” “Yes, I did,” said Mom. “And I know it can be hard to do those things sometimes, but the Bible compares our need for Jesus to thirst. Even after we’ve put our faith in Him, we still need to spend time with Him so He can remind us that He has saved us and help us feel His love and presence in our lives. If we don’t pray, read His Word, and worship Him with other Christians regularly, we can lose sight of how much we need Him and become spiritually dry—just like this ground without rain.” Hayley was silent as they headed back to the house. “I think I’ll go have my quiet time now,” she said once they were inside. “I’m feeling thirsty for God’s Word.” –Cindy Huff How about you? Are you eager to spend time with Jesus and get to know Him better? As a Christian, your soul thirsts for Jesus, and that thirst can only be quenched by spending time in His presence so He can remind you of His love and that you are His. Don’t be a dry Christian. Spend quality time reading God’s Word, talking to Jesus, and learning all you can about Him. Today's Key Verse: I lift my hands to you in prayer. I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain. (NLT) Psalm 143:6 Today's Key Thought: Don’t be a dry Christian

Rainy Day Blues 0760a11a-82f1-48f6-9ba4-d8d0ba5b6087Fri, 30 May 2025 16:26:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsreading of 1 JohnHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads the entire book of 1 John. This book is a letter in the New Testament written by the Apostle John. Although it is only five chapters, it is full of encouragement, truth, and wisdom. It emphasizes the importance of loving one another and fellowship with God. So grab your Bibles if you're able to and let's read together :) "If someone says, “I love God,” but hates a fellow believer, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see? And he has given us this command: Those who love God must also love their fellow believers." 1 John 4:20-21 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads the entire book of 1 John. This book is a letter in the New Testament written by the Apostle John. Although it is only five chapters, it is full of encouragement, truth, and wisdom. It emphasizes the importance of loving one another and fellowship with God. So grab your Bibles if you're able to and let's read together :) "If someone says, “I love God,” but hates a fellow believer, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see? And he has given us this command: Those who love God must also love their fellow believers." 1 John 4:20-21 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullreading of 1 John90771480-b3ad-4d08-9d8b-0c679bbe38fdFri, 30 May 2025 12:00:00 +00001749https://216.73.216.191/allTagsreading of 1 JohnHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads the entire book of 1 John. This book is a letter in the New Testament written by the Apostle John. Although it is only five chapters, it is full of encouragement, truth, and wisdom. It emphasizes the importance of loving one another and fellowship with God. So grab your Bibles if you're able to and let's read together :) "If someone says, “I love God,” but hates a fellow believer, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see? And he has given us this command: Those who love God must also love their fellow believers." 1 John 4:20-21 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads the entire book of 1 John. This book is a letter in the New Testament written by the Apostle John. Although it is only five chapters, it is full of encouragement, truth, and wisdom. It emphasizes the importance of loving one another and fellowship with God. So grab your Bibles if you're able to and let's read together :) "If someone says, “I love God,” but hates a fellow believer, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see? And he has given us this command: Those who love God must also love their fellow believers." 1 John 4:20-21 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullreading of 1 Johnae305ad2-0d7d-4a23-b83d-fd050bd979e0Fri, 30 May 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOvercoming An Eating Disorder | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB! this week we go in depth into Angela’s journey with disordered eating and hear parts of her journey we haven’t heard before. you can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   Good Ranchers Good ranchers special offer for this month: Free ground beef, bacon, chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code GGB. https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb (https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb) Better Help This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self. Hillsdale College Enroll at Hillsdale College today for FREE Hillsdale.edu/GGB (http://Hillsdale.edu/GGB) JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa21VZjBvMlViM2ZIRnc2VVRNekVfYmNGSEVBUXxBQ3Jtc0trYk1kX1V0WThiU1djQW1KUnVkN2ZwVExidDFQRUxmaXNhS2NiUlFIeHJQMUJGMDFhNVF0Y3pOdXFTSDRNWTFqRDl3YlVMZ242TWs4SzgzN3daTkVLZVpOY2M3ZTZJY1ZsaW5ncTdhZHJINmN3Z2pYSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fggb.supportingcast.fm%2F&v=veONEq4wUmc) WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB! this week we go in depth into Angela’s journey with disordered eating and hear parts of her journey we haven’t heard before. you can order our new book “Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons” at girlsgonebible.com/book we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   Good Ranchers Good ranchers special offer for this month: Free ground beef, bacon, chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code GGB. https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb (https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb) Better Help This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self. Hillsdale College Enroll at Hillsdale College today for FREE Hillsdale.edu/GGB (http://Hillsdale.edu/GGB) JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa21VZjBvMlViM2ZIRnc2VVRNekVfYmNGSEVBUXxBQ3Jtc0trYk1kX1V0WThiU1djQW1KUnVkN2ZwVExidDFQRUxmaXNhS2NiUlFIeHJQMUJGMDFhNVF0Y3pOdXFTSDRNWTFqRDl3YlVMZ242TWs4SzgzN3daTkVLZVpOY2M3ZTZJY1ZsaW5ncTdhZHJINmN3Z2pYSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fggb.supportingcast.fm%2F&v=veONEq4wUmc) WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullOvercoming An Eating Disorder | Girls Gone Bible976c2cfd-a0af-4cb1-85bd-a4017115e839Fri, 30 May 2025 07:22:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: The Science Of Building Muscle Faster With Smarter Training - Dr. Mike IsraetelDr. Mike Israetel breaks down the science of muscle growth and how to maximize your gains. Whether you’re new or experienced, learn key hypertrophy principles, effective training frequency, and why you don’t need endless gym hours to see results. Plus, discover how muscle memory helps you bounce back after breaks. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/yjVHL6vrLTb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/qaWpqCyrLTb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Mike Israetel breaks down the science of muscle growth and how to maximize your gains. Whether you’re new or experienced, learn key hypertrophy principles, effective training frequency, and why you don’t need endless gym hours to see results. Plus, discover how muscle memory helps you bounce back after breaks. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/yjVHL6vrLTb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/qaWpqCyrLTb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: The Science Of Building Muscle Faster With Smarter Training - Dr. Mike Israetelf3505f74-f271-46b3-9c0b-6e1345693b52Fri, 30 May 2025 05:00:00 +00001016https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2025) Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2025)7ea7f39f-9563-4648-af27-f93158a6a678Fri, 30 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Epiclesis (2025) At the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the epiclesis, when the priest begs the Holy Spirit to come and transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. The Catechism explains this mysterious reality, and Fr. Mike reiterates that the Mass is not a repetition of Christ’s once-and-for-all sacrifice, but a re-presentation and celebration of his eternal sacrifice on the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1104-1112. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

At the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the epiclesis, when the priest begs the Holy Spirit to come and transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. The Catechism explains this mysterious reality, and Fr. Mike reiterates that the Mass is not a repetition of Christ’s once-and-for-all sacrifice, but a re-presentation and celebration of his eternal sacrifice on the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1104-1112. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 150: The Epiclesis (2025)ab386928-3830-4962-8c20-a077e2b52258Fri, 30 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2025) Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2025)69b5cd9d-5237-4399-9867-56056cd6e1a6Fri, 30 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRainy Day Blues"It's still raining," said Hayley. "Isn't the sun ever going to shine again?""We need rain to make the garden grow," said Mom. She smiled at her daughter. "This might be a good time for you to pray and read your Bible. You haven't done that yet today, have you?" "No--but I have some other things I want to do first." Hayley quickly headed for the stairs. "Seems like all we do in this family is go to church and read the Bible and pray," she mumbled to herself. She blushed when she saw Mom glance her way. Oops! I hope Mom didn't hear that, she thought.A little while later, Hayley came back downstairs and glanced out the window. "Good!" she said. "The rain stopped. We've had enough." "Come with me to the garden," said Mom. "I want to show you something."Outside, Mom plunged a shovel into the dirt and turned it over. The ground was quite wet on top, but a little way down, the dirt was dry."I thought it'd be muddy a mile below the surface!" said Hayley. "I guess we do need more rain."Mom nodded. "The ground needs a lot of regular rain or it will dry out," she said. "It reminds me of us--if we don't regularly pray, read the Bible, and go to church, we can dry out spiritually." Hayley sighed. "You heard what I said earlier, didn't you?""Yes, I did," said Mom. "And I know it can be hard to do those things sometimes, but the Bible compares our need for Jesus to thirst. Even after we've put our faith in Him, we still need to spend time with Him so He can remind us that He has saved us and help us feel His love and presence in our lives. If we don't pray, read His Word, and worship Him with other Christians regularly, we can lose sight of how much we need Him and become spiritually dry--just like this ground without rain." Hayley was silent as they headed back to the house. "I think I'll go have my quiet time now," she said once they were inside. "I'm feeling thirsty for God's Word." –Cindy Huff

"It's still raining," said Hayley. "Isn't the sun ever going to shine again?""We need rain to make the garden grow," said Mom. She smiled at her daughter. "This might be a good time for you to pray and read your Bible. You haven't done that yet today, have you?" "No--but I have some other things I want to do first." Hayley quickly headed for the stairs. "Seems like all we do in this family is go to church and read the Bible and pray," she mumbled to herself. She blushed when she saw Mom glance her way. Oops! I hope Mom didn't hear that, she thought.A little while later, Hayley came back downstairs and glanced out the window. "Good!" she said. "The rain stopped. We've had enough." "Come with me to the garden," said Mom. "I want to show you something."Outside, Mom plunged a shovel into the dirt and turned it over. The ground was quite wet on top, but a little way down, the dirt was dry."I thought it'd be muddy a mile below the surface!" said Hayley. "I guess we do need more rain."Mom nodded. "The ground needs a lot of regular rain or it will dry out," she said. "It reminds me of us--if we don't regularly pray, read the Bible, and go to church, we can dry out spiritually." Hayley sighed. "You heard what I said earlier, didn't you?""Yes, I did," said Mom. "And I know it can be hard to do those things sometimes, but the Bible compares our need for Jesus to thirst. Even after we've put our faith in Him, we still need to spend time with Him so He can remind us that He has saved us and help us feel His love and presence in our lives. If we don't pray, read His Word, and worship Him with other Christians regularly, we can lose sight of how much we need Him and become spiritually dry--just like this ground without rain." Hayley was silent as they headed back to the house. "I think I'll go have my quiet time now," she said once they were inside. "I'm feeling thirsty for God's Word." –Cindy Huff

Rainy Day Blues6f211bad-734d-4ab8-a279-b2892ce76d8bFri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy We Keep Forgetting What We Believe as Catholics (Foundations of Faith Preview) Why do we recite the Creed every Sunday? Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Edward Sri break down the purpose of the Creed in the Mass and uncover the fact that it isn&#39;t just about what we believe in, but who we believe in. This video is a brief excerpt from Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the ultimate way for your parish or small group to encounter the wisdom of the Catechism and deepen your understanding of the Catholic Faith (http://ascensionpress.com/catechismstudy) This dynamic, video-based program is filmed across 40 locations in 11 countries on 4 continents—taking you to the the places where our faith was explained and clarified by Church councils, the Church doctors, and the saints. This study is a spiritual pilgrimage that will transform the way you understand Catholic teachings and live the Catholic Faith. Led by renowned educators such as Dr. Edward Sri, Jeff Cavins, Dr. Marcellino D&#39;Ambrosio, Fr. Mike Schmitz, and others, this comprehensive study walks you through the Catechism from beginning to end, unpacking its rich insights and showing you how to apply them to your daily life. Over 20 powerful sessions, you’ll explore the core beliefs of the Catholic Faith, discover the historic ecumenical councils, unfold the biblical context of the Catechism, and deepen your understanding of God’s plan for your life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why do we recite the Creed every Sunday? Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Edward Sri break down the purpose of the Creed in the Mass and uncover the fact that it isn&#39;t just about what we believe in, but who we believe in. This video is a brief excerpt from Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the ultimate way for your parish or small group to encounter the wisdom of the Catechism and deepen your understanding of the Catholic Faith (http://ascensionpress.com/catechismstudy) This dynamic, video-based program is filmed across 40 locations in 11 countries on 4 continents—taking you to the the places where our faith was explained and clarified by Church councils, the Church doctors, and the saints. This study is a spiritual pilgrimage that will transform the way you understand Catholic teachings and live the Catholic Faith. Led by renowned educators such as Dr. Edward Sri, Jeff Cavins, Dr. Marcellino D&#39;Ambrosio, Fr. Mike Schmitz, and others, this comprehensive study walks you through the Catechism from beginning to end, unpacking its rich insights and showing you how to apply them to your daily life. Over 20 powerful sessions, you’ll explore the core beliefs of the Catholic Faith, discover the historic ecumenical councils, unfold the biblical context of the Catechism, and deepen your understanding of God’s plan for your life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy We Keep Forgetting What We Believe as Catholics (Foundations of Faith Preview)21acf381-526c-479c-8f0c-0b395eb70c60Thu, 29 May 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy We Keep Forgetting What We Believe as Catholics (Foundations of Faith Preview) Why do we recite the Creed every Sunday? Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Edward Sri break down the purpose of the Creed in the Mass and uncover the fact that it isn&#39;t just about what we believe in, but who we believe in. This video is a brief excerpt from Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the ultimate way for your parish or small group to encounter the wisdom of the Catechism and deepen your understanding of the Catholic Faith (http://ascensionpress.com/catechismstudy) This dynamic, video-based program is filmed across 40 locations in 11 countries on 4 continents—taking you to the the places where our faith was explained and clarified by Church councils, the Church doctors, and the saints. This study is a spiritual pilgrimage that will transform the way you understand Catholic teachings and live the Catholic Faith. Led by renowned educators such as Dr. Edward Sri, Jeff Cavins, Dr. Marcellino D&#39;Ambrosio, Fr. Mike Schmitz, and others, this comprehensive study walks you through the Catechism from beginning to end, unpacking its rich insights and showing you how to apply them to your daily life. Over 20 powerful sessions, you’ll explore the core beliefs of the Catholic Faith, discover the historic ecumenical councils, unfold the biblical context of the Catechism, and deepen your understanding of God’s plan for your life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why do we recite the Creed every Sunday? Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Edward Sri break down the purpose of the Creed in the Mass and uncover the fact that it isn&#39;t just about what we believe in, but who we believe in. This video is a brief excerpt from Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the ultimate way for your parish or small group to encounter the wisdom of the Catechism and deepen your understanding of the Catholic Faith (http://ascensionpress.com/catechismstudy) This dynamic, video-based program is filmed across 40 locations in 11 countries on 4 continents—taking you to the the places where our faith was explained and clarified by Church councils, the Church doctors, and the saints. This study is a spiritual pilgrimage that will transform the way you understand Catholic teachings and live the Catholic Faith. Led by renowned educators such as Dr. Edward Sri, Jeff Cavins, Dr. Marcellino D&#39;Ambrosio, Fr. Mike Schmitz, and others, this comprehensive study walks you through the Catechism from beginning to end, unpacking its rich insights and showing you how to apply them to your daily life. Over 20 powerful sessions, you’ll explore the core beliefs of the Catholic Faith, discover the historic ecumenical councils, unfold the biblical context of the Catechism, and deepen your understanding of God’s plan for your life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy We Keep Forgetting What We Believe as Catholics (Foundations of Faith Preview)b4b11d47-56d1-4230-b348-03bfdeef6851Thu, 29 May 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#921 - Luke 6:1-11 – More Sabbath ArgumentsThis episode is part 13 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this chapter Jesus and the pharisees are again at odds over what the right thing to do is on the sabbath. Jesus seems to think that they have missed the whole point of the sabbath. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 13 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this chapter Jesus and the pharisees are again at odds over what the right thing to do is on the sabbath. Jesus seems to think that they have missed the whole point of the sabbath. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#921 - Luke 6:1-11 – More Sabbath Argumentsfdf76405-799c-4098-beb0-21e8d6ceb7e3Thu, 29 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000676https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Boniface Hicks (Monk): Becoming a Man in a World That Wants You PassiveWhat does it take to become a man of clarity, courage, and spiritual fire in a world that wants you passive, distracted, and numb? Today, John Heinen welcomes Fr. Boniface Hicks—Benedictine monk, spiritual director, and author. For over 20 years, Fr. Boniface has guided men through spiritual warfare, identity crises, and the hidden wounds that keep them from living as sons of God. In this powerful conversation, he exposes why so many men today are stuck in fear and confusion—and how the ancient Rule of St. Benedict offers a blueprint for order, purpose, and peace. He goes into the misunderstood power of anger, the role of Marian devotion in masculine healing, and what it actually means to “earn” headship in your family and vocation. Fr. Boniface shares hard-won wisdom from the monastery, the confessional, and the battlefield of the soul. 🔥 FREE ROSARY $125 Rosary this month – catholicgentlemanplus.com 🟢 SONSOR: - http://holyhabits.app/gentleman 🔗 Explore Fr. Boniface’s work – fatherboniface.org THANK YOU! Catholics At the Shore – https://www.catholicsattheshore.com QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 FREE ROSARY | CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS Enjoy 24 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to become a man of clarity, courage, and spiritual fire in a world that wants you passive, distracted, and numb? Today, John Heinen welcomes Fr. Boniface Hicks—Benedictine monk, spiritual director, and author. For over 20 years, Fr. Boniface has guided men through spiritual warfare, identity crises, and the hidden wounds that keep them from living as sons of God. In this powerful conversation, he exposes why so many men today are stuck in fear and confusion—and how the ancient Rule of St. Benedict offers a blueprint for order, purpose, and peace. He goes into the misunderstood power of anger, the role of Marian devotion in masculine healing, and what it actually means to “earn” headship in your family and vocation. Fr. Boniface shares hard-won wisdom from the monastery, the confessional, and the battlefield of the soul. 🔥 FREE ROSARY $125 Rosary this month – catholicgentlemanplus.com 🟢 SONSOR: - http://holyhabits.app/gentleman 🔗 Explore Fr. Boniface’s work – fatherboniface.org THANK YOU! Catholics At the Shore – https://www.catholicsattheshore.com QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 FREE ROSARY | CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS Enjoy 24 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFr. Boniface Hicks (Monk): Becoming a Man in a World That Wants You Passivec65d974c-9f4a-4d58-97eb-e19e238a4930Thu, 29 May 2025 10:05:00 +00003978https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYour Toes Can Predict If You'll Die Early And Heres's How To Fix Your Plantar Fasciitis! - Dr. Courtney Conley (Foot Specialist)What if the secret to fixing back pain, avoiding dementia, and living longer is…your feet? Dr. Courtney Conley breaks down why your shoes are failing you. Dr Courtney Conley is a physician specialising in foot and gait mechanics. She is the founder of ‘Gait Happens’ and ‘Total Health Solutions’, where she aims to educate people about the importance of the human foot to overall health. She explains:  How foot pain leads to emotional distress, depression, and inactivity How 500 extra steps a day can cut heart attack risk by 7% Why 4,000 steps a day can slash dementia risk by 50% How Courtney’s overcame addiction and used movement to save her life Why children’s shoes are sabotaging their future health 00:00 Intro 02:22 Why Care About Feet 06:07 The Most Common Foot Injuries 07:49 What People Get Wrong About Foot Pain 11:48 The Link Between Walking, Longevity, and Depression 19:20 What Shoes Should I Wear to Help My Foot Strength? 25:55 Our Feet vs. Tribe Feet 28:09 Insoles Help Initially but Not Long Term 30:58 1 in 3 People Will Develop Foot Pain 31:36 Pain in the Heel (Plantar Fasciitis) 34:04 Bigger Problems from Foot Issues 35:34 Problems with Wearing Heels 37:54 Characteristics of Good Shoes 39:54 Super-Cushioned Running Shoes: Good or Bad? 43:59 The Shocking Link Between Movement and Dementia 45:16 The Rise of Run Clubs 47:49 The Foot Gym 48:26 Bunion Diagnoses 57:12 Ads 59:16 Importance of Strong Feet at the Gym 1:06:17 What Is a Running Gait? 1:10:02 Are We Supposed to Be Barefoot? 1:17:42 Ads 1:19:42 Should We Wear Socks? 1:21:47 Viewer Comments 1:23:46 What Happens After Ankle Injuries Heal 1:26:58 What You'll Most Likely Regret in 10 Years 👀 DOAC Circle: https://bit.ly/circle-youtube Follow Dr Courtney: Instagram - ⁠https://bit.ly/43mfyoU⁠  Gait Happens - ⁠https://bit.ly/43EXDZq⁠  The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt⁠  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb⁠  Get email updates: ⁠https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt⁠  Follow Steven: ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb⁠  Sponsors: Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% offStan Store - Visit https://link.stan.store/joinstanchallenge to join the challenge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the secret to fixing back pain, avoiding dementia, and living longer is…your feet? Dr. Courtney Conley breaks down why your shoes are failing you. Dr Courtney Conley is a physician specialising in foot and gait mechanics. She is the founder of ‘Gait Happens’ and ‘Total Health Solutions’, where she aims to educate people about the importance of the human foot to overall health. She explains:  How foot pain leads to emotional distress, depression, and inactivity How 500 extra steps a day can cut heart attack risk by 7% Why 4,000 steps a day can slash dementia risk by 50% How Courtney’s overcame addiction and used movement to save her life Why children’s shoes are sabotaging their future health 00:00 Intro 02:22 Why Care About Feet 06:07 The Most Common Foot Injuries 07:49 What People Get Wrong About Foot Pain 11:48 The Link Between Walking, Longevity, and Depression 19:20 What Shoes Should I Wear to Help My Foot Strength? 25:55 Our Feet vs. Tribe Feet 28:09 Insoles Help Initially but Not Long Term 30:58 1 in 3 People Will Develop Foot Pain 31:36 Pain in the Heel (Plantar Fasciitis) 34:04 Bigger Problems from Foot Issues 35:34 Problems with Wearing Heels 37:54 Characteristics of Good Shoes 39:54 Super-Cushioned Running Shoes: Good or Bad? 43:59 The Shocking Link Between Movement and Dementia 45:16 The Rise of Run Clubs 47:49 The Foot Gym 48:26 Bunion Diagnoses 57:12 Ads 59:16 Importance of Strong Feet at the Gym 1:06:17 What Is a Running Gait? 1:10:02 Are We Supposed to Be Barefoot? 1:17:42 Ads 1:19:42 Should We Wear Socks? 1:21:47 Viewer Comments 1:23:46 What Happens After Ankle Injuries Heal 1:26:58 What You'll Most Likely Regret in 10 Years 👀 DOAC Circle: https://bit.ly/circle-youtube Follow Dr Courtney: Instagram - ⁠https://bit.ly/43mfyoU⁠  Gait Happens - ⁠https://bit.ly/43EXDZq⁠  The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt⁠  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb⁠  Get email updates: ⁠https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt⁠  Follow Steven: ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb⁠  Sponsors: Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% offStan Store - Visit https://link.stan.store/joinstanchallenge to join the challenge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullYour Toes Can Predict If You'll Die Early And Heres's How To Fix Your Plantar Fasciitis! - Dr. Courtney Conley (Foot Specialist)f38b4cfc-f6e2-49eb-ba06-12dd492a2e1cThu, 29 May 2025 05:00:00 +00005552https://216.73.216.191/allTags Walking the Beam Read: Proverbs 4:20-27; Matthew 14:22-32 Mara climbed up onto the beam Dad had built for her. She was determined to make the school gymnastics team, but after taking a few steps, she wobbled and nearly slipped off. “Focus your eyes on that picture you put up,” Mom said. While staring at the picture on the wall across the room, Mara slowly lifted her foot. But when she glanced back at her mother, she tilted to the left and then swayed to the right. She tried to regain her balance, but had to hop down to keep from toppling off the beam. She climbed back up. “I’m gonna get this,” she said. “I just have to focus.” After dinner that evening, Dad opened his Bible and handed it to Mara. “Why don’t you read a few verses from Proverbs for us?” “Okay.” Mara took the Bible and began to read. When she finished, she looked up. “Proverbs 4:25 sounds like good advice for gymnastics. I need to look straight ahead and keep my eyes from wandering. Every time I lose my focus, I lose my balance.” Mom nodded. “I have trouble with that too.” “You do?” Mara grinned. “Do you get up on the beam and practice when I’m not around?” Mom laughed. “No, but I have trouble in another area. As Christians, we need to keep our focus on Jesus so we don’t get distracted by things in this world and lose our balance in life.” Mara thought about that. “When I practice for gymnastics, I stare at that picture on the wall. But how do we focus on Jesus?” “Good question,” said Dad. “The passage you just read listed some ways to do that. Do you remember what it said we should do?” “I know!” said Mara’s little brother. “It said we should pay attention to what God says.” “And keep it in our hearts and not let it out of our sight,” added Mara. Dad nodded. “Right. That means putting our faith in Jesus and looking to His Word for guidance in our lives. It also means confessing our sins to Jesus and trusting Him for the power to obey Him and show His love to others. Focusing our lives on Him will keep us in perfect balance.” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Do you focus on Jesus as you go about each day? Do you remember all He’s done for you and the love and forgiveness you have in Him? Do you trust Him to help you turn from sin and treat others with kindness? There are lots of things that need our daily attention, but don’t let them draw you away from what’s really important. Stay focused on Jesus and depend on Him to help you in every area of life. Today's Key Verse: Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. (NIV) Proverbs 4:25 Today's Key Thought: Focus on Jesus

Read: Proverbs 4:20-27; Matthew 14:22-32 Mara climbed up onto the beam Dad had built for her. She was determined to make the school gymnastics team, but after taking a few steps, she wobbled and nearly slipped off. “Focus your eyes on that picture you put up,” Mom said. While staring at the picture on the wall across the room, Mara slowly lifted her foot. But when she glanced back at her mother, she tilted to the left and then swayed to the right. She tried to regain her balance, but had to hop down to keep from toppling off the beam. She climbed back up. “I’m gonna get this,” she said. “I just have to focus.” After dinner that evening, Dad opened his Bible and handed it to Mara. “Why don’t you read a few verses from Proverbs for us?” “Okay.” Mara took the Bible and began to read. When she finished, she looked up. “Proverbs 4:25 sounds like good advice for gymnastics. I need to look straight ahead and keep my eyes from wandering. Every time I lose my focus, I lose my balance.” Mom nodded. “I have trouble with that too.” “You do?” Mara grinned. “Do you get up on the beam and practice when I’m not around?” Mom laughed. “No, but I have trouble in another area. As Christians, we need to keep our focus on Jesus so we don’t get distracted by things in this world and lose our balance in life.” Mara thought about that. “When I practice for gymnastics, I stare at that picture on the wall. But how do we focus on Jesus?” “Good question,” said Dad. “The passage you just read listed some ways to do that. Do you remember what it said we should do?” “I know!” said Mara’s little brother. “It said we should pay attention to what God says.” “And keep it in our hearts and not let it out of our sight,” added Mara. Dad nodded. “Right. That means putting our faith in Jesus and looking to His Word for guidance in our lives. It also means confessing our sins to Jesus and trusting Him for the power to obey Him and show His love to others. Focusing our lives on Him will keep us in perfect balance.” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Do you focus on Jesus as you go about each day? Do you remember all He’s done for you and the love and forgiveness you have in Him? Do you trust Him to help you turn from sin and treat others with kindness? There are lots of things that need our daily attention, but don’t let them draw you away from what’s really important. Stay focused on Jesus and depend on Him to help you in every area of life. Today's Key Verse: Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. (NIV) Proverbs 4:25 Today's Key Thought: Focus on Jesus

Walking the Beam 3b582045-9523-4ba4-8984-7f663434f8e8Thu, 29 May 2025 04:19:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: All Is Vanity (2025) Today, we begin reading Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature—the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters, and our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin reading Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature—the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters, and our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 149: All Is Vanity (2025)6cf075af-25c4-48d2-ba0a-288fc16a8157Thu, 29 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: The Holy Spirit Recalls Christ’s Mystery (2025) Fr. Mike examines how the Holy Spirit recalls the mystery of Christ. We explore how the Holy Spirit both inspires the Word of God and recalls the Word of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that it is the Holy Spirit that helps us hear and understand God’s Word. It is the Holy Spirit that helps elicit a response of consent and commitment within us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1099-1103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines how the Holy Spirit recalls the mystery of Christ. We explore how the Holy Spirit both inspires the Word of God and recalls the Word of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that it is the Holy Spirit that helps us hear and understand God’s Word. It is the Holy Spirit that helps elicit a response of consent and commitment within us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1099-1103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 149: The Holy Spirit Recalls Christ’s Mystery (2025)ccfb8def-921f-4740-a0f7-b8781e376b53Thu, 29 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: All Is Vanity (2025) Today, we begin reading Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature—the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters, and our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin reading Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature—the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters, and our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 149: All Is Vanity (2025)b17ecb6b-f364-4a66-b021-f89acb472431Thu, 29 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: All Is Vanity (2025) Today, we begin reading Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature—the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters, and our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin reading Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature—the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters, and our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 149: All Is Vanity (2025)1fad981d-8c8c-4361-ba09-1b09f2aca759Thu, 29 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWalking the BeamMara climbed up onto the beam Dad had built for her. She was determined to make the school gymnastics team, but after taking a few steps, she wobbled and nearly slipped off. "Focus your eyes on that picture you put up," Mom said. While staring at the picture on the wall across the room, Mara slowly lifted her foot. But when she glanced back at her mother, she tilted to the left and then swayed to the right. She tried to regain her balance, but had to hop down to keep from toppling off the beam. She climbed back up. "I'm gonna get this," she said. "I just have to focus."After dinner that evening, Dad opened his Bible and handed it to Mara. "Why don't you read a few verses from Proverbs for us?" "Okay." Mara took the Bible and began to read. When she finished, she looked up. "Proverbs 4:25 sounds like good advice for gymnastics. I need to look straight ahead and keep my eyes from wandering. Every time I lose my focus, I lose my balance."Mom nodded. "I have trouble with that too.""You do?" Mara grinned. "Do you get up on the beam and practice when I'm not around?"Mom laughed. "No, but I have trouble in another area. As Christians, we need to keep our focus on Jesus so we don't get distracted by things in this world and lose our balance in life."Mara thought about that. "When I practice for gymnastics, I stare at that picture on the wall. But how do we focus on Jesus?""Good question," said Dad. "The passage you just read listed some ways to do that. Do you remember what it said we should do?""I know!" said Mara's little brother. "It said we should pay attention to what God says.""And keep it in our hearts and not let it out of our sight," added Mara.Dad nodded. "Right. That means putting our faith in Jesus and looking to His Word for guidance in our lives. It also means confessing our sins to Jesus and trusting Him for the power to obey Him and show His love to others. Focusing our lives on Him will keep us in perfect balance."–Nance E. Keyes

Mara climbed up onto the beam Dad had built for her. She was determined to make the school gymnastics team, but after taking a few steps, she wobbled and nearly slipped off. "Focus your eyes on that picture you put up," Mom said. While staring at the picture on the wall across the room, Mara slowly lifted her foot. But when she glanced back at her mother, she tilted to the left and then swayed to the right. She tried to regain her balance, but had to hop down to keep from toppling off the beam. She climbed back up. "I'm gonna get this," she said. "I just have to focus."After dinner that evening, Dad opened his Bible and handed it to Mara. "Why don't you read a few verses from Proverbs for us?" "Okay." Mara took the Bible and began to read. When she finished, she looked up. "Proverbs 4:25 sounds like good advice for gymnastics. I need to look straight ahead and keep my eyes from wandering. Every time I lose my focus, I lose my balance."Mom nodded. "I have trouble with that too.""You do?" Mara grinned. "Do you get up on the beam and practice when I'm not around?"Mom laughed. "No, but I have trouble in another area. As Christians, we need to keep our focus on Jesus so we don't get distracted by things in this world and lose our balance in life."Mara thought about that. "When I practice for gymnastics, I stare at that picture on the wall. But how do we focus on Jesus?""Good question," said Dad. "The passage you just read listed some ways to do that. Do you remember what it said we should do?""I know!" said Mara's little brother. "It said we should pay attention to what God says.""And keep it in our hearts and not let it out of our sight," added Mara.Dad nodded. "Right. That means putting our faith in Jesus and looking to His Word for guidance in our lives. It also means confessing our sins to Jesus and trusting Him for the power to obey Him and show His love to others. Focusing our lives on Him will keep us in perfect balance."–Nance E. Keyes

Walking the Beam7b2976f1-90ca-4626-8aae-85dc2550d90dThu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNEW PODCAST: Bedtime stories!Introducing something brand new from the heart behind Kids Bible Stories&hellip; ✨ I'm&nbsp; thrilled to announce Kids Bible Stories BEDTIME &mdash; a brand-new podcast, lovingly crafted in the same high-quality, thoughtful style your family already knows and trusts. 💤 This new series was created just for bedtime. Each episode gently washes over your child with God&rsquo;s beautiful Word ✝️, calming narration 🎙️, and peaceful music 🎶&mdash;designed to help them wind down, feel safe, and be encouraged by truth as they drift off to sleep. 🌙 Simply press play ▶️ and let them play in order&mdash;no jumping around or hunting for the next one and NO ADS! Search Kids Bible Stories BEDTIME wherever you get your podcasts, or head to kbspodcast.com and click support to enjoy every episode. 📱 &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing something brand new from the heart behind Kids Bible Stories&hellip; ✨ I'm&nbsp; thrilled to announce Kids Bible Stories BEDTIME &mdash; a brand-new podcast, lovingly crafted in the same high-quality, thoughtful style your family already knows and trusts. 💤 This new series was created just for bedtime. Each episode gently washes over your child with God&rsquo;s beautiful Word ✝️, calming narration 🎙️, and peaceful music 🎶&mdash;designed to help them wind down, feel safe, and be encouraged by truth as they drift off to sleep. 🌙 Simply press play ▶️ and let them play in order&mdash;no jumping around or hunting for the next one and NO ADS! Search Kids Bible Stories BEDTIME wherever you get your podcasts, or head to kbspodcast.com and click support to enjoy every episode. 📱 &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullNEW PODCAST: Bedtime stories!49c0f579-5173-4149-9edd-7a7bb6fe7551Wed, 28 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000152https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCEO Diaries: Airbnb’s Founder Brian Chesky on Brutal Rejection, Great Leadership, and The Biggest Mistake Founders Make!From cold emails to global dominance - the Airbnb story began with rejection. In this unmissable episode of CEO Diaries, Airbnb founder and CEO Brian Chesky reveals the brutal truth about rejection, resilience, building world-changing companies, and the one thing more important than product or profit: culture. Visit - ⁠www.linkedin.com/DOAC⁠ Listen to the full episode here - Spotify -https://g2ul0.app.link/WgBxbVavJTb Apple - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/89nODBivJTb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From cold emails to global dominance - the Airbnb story began with rejection. In this unmissable episode of CEO Diaries, Airbnb founder and CEO Brian Chesky reveals the brutal truth about rejection, resilience, building world-changing companies, and the one thing more important than product or profit: culture. Visit - ⁠www.linkedin.com/DOAC⁠ Listen to the full episode here - Spotify -https://g2ul0.app.link/WgBxbVavJTb Apple - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/89nODBivJTb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusCEO Diaries: Airbnb’s Founder Brian Chesky on Brutal Rejection, Great Leadership, and The Biggest Mistake Founders Make!66790709-f827-4f3f-af7d-54e8d4e84147Wed, 28 May 2025 08:12:00 +0000839https://216.73.216.191/allTags Why the Sky Is Blue Read: Psalm 104:16-24 Dad rowed the boat to the edge of some lily pads. It was the best place in the lake to catch fish. As Alex sat in the boat with his father, he watched his red and white bobber closely and waited for it to go down, signaling a fish had taken the bait. The calm water reflected the sky and trees along the shore. Birds were singing, and a frog hopped off a lily pad and splashed into the lake. The bobber wiggled as the ripples spread under it, but it didn’t go down. “The fish don’t seem to be very hungry today,” Dad said a while later. “But it sure is nice out here with the blue sky and water and the green grass and trees. It’s all so peaceful.” Alex turned to his dad. “We’ve been studying colors in school,” he said. “Some scientists say that blue slows down the rate of the heart and green helps prevent eyestrain. That makes them restful colors.” “Do you suppose that’s why God made so much blue and green in nature?” Dad asked. “Just imagine what it would be like if the sky were bright red and all the leaves were black.” Alex laughed. “We learned that red is supposed to make people more active. Some say it can even cause blood pressure to rise. I don’t think it would make people feel very good to have a red sky all the time.” He paused. “It sure looks pretty when the sun is setting though.” “God is very wise,” said Dad. “We see a great deal of His wisdom in nature—even in the colors He chose. Restful greens and blues most of the time, but pretty reds and oranges and yellows in evening sunsets and fall leaves.” “Right. And lots of colors in flowers and berries and stuff.” Alex looked at his fishing line. “You know what else scientists say? They say orange makes you hungry.” He grinned at his dad. “I wish God had made these bobbers. Instead of making them red and white, He probably would have made them orange to make the fish more hungry. Then maybe they’d take the bait!” –Jane K. Chase How about you? Have you thought about how wonderful God’s creation is? The world is full of things that show His great wisdom and power. There’s something special and different about every season of the year, and every living creature has its own amazing features and abilities. Thank God for creating this beautiful world for you to enjoy—and for creating and loving you! Today's Key Verse: O Lord, how many are Your works! You made them all in wisdom. The earth is full of what You have made. (NLV) Psalm 104:24 Today's Key Thought: Appreciate God’s creation

Read: Psalm 104:16-24 Dad rowed the boat to the edge of some lily pads. It was the best place in the lake to catch fish. As Alex sat in the boat with his father, he watched his red and white bobber closely and waited for it to go down, signaling a fish had taken the bait. The calm water reflected the sky and trees along the shore. Birds were singing, and a frog hopped off a lily pad and splashed into the lake. The bobber wiggled as the ripples spread under it, but it didn’t go down. “The fish don’t seem to be very hungry today,” Dad said a while later. “But it sure is nice out here with the blue sky and water and the green grass and trees. It’s all so peaceful.” Alex turned to his dad. “We’ve been studying colors in school,” he said. “Some scientists say that blue slows down the rate of the heart and green helps prevent eyestrain. That makes them restful colors.” “Do you suppose that’s why God made so much blue and green in nature?” Dad asked. “Just imagine what it would be like if the sky were bright red and all the leaves were black.” Alex laughed. “We learned that red is supposed to make people more active. Some say it can even cause blood pressure to rise. I don’t think it would make people feel very good to have a red sky all the time.” He paused. “It sure looks pretty when the sun is setting though.” “God is very wise,” said Dad. “We see a great deal of His wisdom in nature—even in the colors He chose. Restful greens and blues most of the time, but pretty reds and oranges and yellows in evening sunsets and fall leaves.” “Right. And lots of colors in flowers and berries and stuff.” Alex looked at his fishing line. “You know what else scientists say? They say orange makes you hungry.” He grinned at his dad. “I wish God had made these bobbers. Instead of making them red and white, He probably would have made them orange to make the fish more hungry. Then maybe they’d take the bait!” –Jane K. Chase How about you? Have you thought about how wonderful God’s creation is? The world is full of things that show His great wisdom and power. There’s something special and different about every season of the year, and every living creature has its own amazing features and abilities. Thank God for creating this beautiful world for you to enjoy—and for creating and loving you! Today's Key Verse: O Lord, how many are Your works! You made them all in wisdom. The earth is full of what You have made. (NLV) Psalm 104:24 Today's Key Thought: Appreciate God’s creation

Why the Sky Is Blue 0e9eb54e-0be7-4558-b446-b65fbe69f4feWed, 28 May 2025 04:06:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2025) Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

full Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2025)51e117d0-bf27-4e3f-bfb7-6b635c0427f7Wed, 28 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 148: The Holy Spirit’s Work in the Liturgy (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacramental economy, specifically the Holy Spirit’s work in the liturgy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that what Jesus makes possible, the Holy Spirit makes actual. We are made to live in the life of the risen Christ and that is what the Spirit brings about in us. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the importance of understanding that the Christian Liturgy springs from and fulfills the Jewish Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1091-1098. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacramental economy, specifically the Holy Spirit’s work in the liturgy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that what Jesus makes possible, the Holy Spirit makes actual. We are made to live in the life of the risen Christ and that is what the Spirit brings about in us. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the importance of understanding that the Christian Liturgy springs from and fulfills the Jewish Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1091-1098. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 148: The Holy Spirit’s Work in the Liturgy (2025)dd90caa9-5862-4c8e-aab1-b593a5bd2703Wed, 28 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2025) Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

full Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2025)662f63df-db52-4a5b-8301-dc71e76030baWed, 28 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2025) Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

full Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2025)9b4e8db1-40d0-4b9b-8106-4a573ae193abWed, 28 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy the Sky Is BlueDad rowed the boat to the edge of some lily pads. It was the best place in the lake to catch fish. As Alex sat in the boat with his father, he watched his red and white bobber closely and waited for it to go down, signaling a fish had taken the bait. The calm water reflected the sky and trees along the shore. Birds were singing, and a frog hopped off a lily pad and splashed into the lake. The bobber wiggled as the ripples spread under it, but it didn't go down."The fish don't seem to be very hungry today," Dad said a while later. "But it sure is nice out here with the blue sky and water and the green grass and trees. It's all so peaceful."Alex turned to his dad. "We've been studying colors in school," he said. "Some scientists say that blue slows down the rate of the heart and green helps prevent eyestrain. That makes them restful colors.""Do you suppose that's why God made so much blue and green in nature?" Dad asked. "Just imagine what it would be like if the sky were bright red and all the leaves were black."Alex laughed. "We learned that red is supposed to make people more active. Some say it can even cause blood pressure to rise. I don't think it would make people feel very good to have a red sky all the time." He paused. "It sure looks pretty when the sun is setting though." "God is very wise," said Dad. "We see a great deal of His wisdom in nature--even in the colors He chose. Restful greens and blues most of the time, but pretty reds and oranges and yellows in evening sunsets and fall leaves.""Right. And lots of colors in flowers and berries and stuff." Alex looked at his fishing line. "You know what else scientists say? They say orange makes you hungry." He grinned at his dad. "I wish God had made these bobbers. Instead of making them red and white, He probably would have made them orange to make the fish more hungry. Then maybe they'd take the bait!" –Jane K. Chase

Dad rowed the boat to the edge of some lily pads. It was the best place in the lake to catch fish. As Alex sat in the boat with his father, he watched his red and white bobber closely and waited for it to go down, signaling a fish had taken the bait. The calm water reflected the sky and trees along the shore. Birds were singing, and a frog hopped off a lily pad and splashed into the lake. The bobber wiggled as the ripples spread under it, but it didn't go down."The fish don't seem to be very hungry today," Dad said a while later. "But it sure is nice out here with the blue sky and water and the green grass and trees. It's all so peaceful."Alex turned to his dad. "We've been studying colors in school," he said. "Some scientists say that blue slows down the rate of the heart and green helps prevent eyestrain. That makes them restful colors.""Do you suppose that's why God made so much blue and green in nature?" Dad asked. "Just imagine what it would be like if the sky were bright red and all the leaves were black."Alex laughed. "We learned that red is supposed to make people more active. Some say it can even cause blood pressure to rise. I don't think it would make people feel very good to have a red sky all the time." He paused. "It sure looks pretty when the sun is setting though." "God is very wise," said Dad. "We see a great deal of His wisdom in nature--even in the colors He chose. Restful greens and blues most of the time, but pretty reds and oranges and yellows in evening sunsets and fall leaves.""Right. And lots of colors in flowers and berries and stuff." Alex looked at his fishing line. "You know what else scientists say? They say orange makes you hungry." He grinned at his dad. "I wish God had made these bobbers. Instead of making them red and white, He probably would have made them orange to make the fish more hungry. Then maybe they'd take the bait!" –Jane K. Chase

Why the Sky Is Bluec48aeccf-6978-4608-847a-07f99d30118bWed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags247 - Christian Fatherhood with Josh PoteetParenting is hard. It's exhausting. Though people say the years go by quickly, the days can seem to last forever... Worse yet, we know that we have a heavy responsibility to get it right! And if that wasn't enough, the entire mainstream culture seems to be opposing us as well. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Josh Poteet and I talk about how to be a Christian father and husband. We talk about leadership, service, and humility. We talk about the amazing responsibility that God has given us as fathers, and about how to trust in Him to get the job done. You can find Josh's book and learn more about his ministry at https://parentingagainstthecurrent.com/

Parenting is hard. It's exhausting. Though people say the years go by quickly, the days can seem to last forever... Worse yet, we know that we have a heavy responsibility to get it right! And if that wasn't enough, the entire mainstream culture seems to be opposing us as well. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Josh Poteet and I talk about how to be a Christian father and husband. We talk about leadership, service, and humility. We talk about the amazing responsibility that God has given us as fathers, and about how to trust in Him to get the job done. You can find Josh's book and learn more about his ministry at https://parentingagainstthecurrent.com/

full247 - Christian Fatherhood with Josh Poteet2d6818bf-3602-49b2-b812-9ce64c891e47Tue, 27 May 2025 19:08:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Allergic Reaction Read: Genesis 3:8-23; Romans 6:23; 8:1 Lila normally loved her and Mom’s monthly post-church café tradition. They sat at their usual window seat, but today Lila nudged ice cubes around with her straw in silence. Unable to bear the silence anymore, Mom asked what was wrong. Sighing, Lila responded, “Well, we learned about sin today at church, and I just don’t understand. Why does sin have to ruin everything, and why does it cause pain and death and heartbreak?” “Now that’s a big question,” Mom said, “but a good one. Let me take a moment and try to think of a good way to answer.” She looked out the window until her eyes landed on something. “Do you see that wasp?” Lila grimaced at the yellow-and-black-winged terror. “Yes.” “Well, sin is kind of like your allergic reactions to wasp stings,” said Mom. “How did you feel when you got stung last week?” Lila rubbed the spot on her arm where a wasp had stung her. It was still slightly red and raised up. “I was dizzy. My whole arm swelled up, and I even had trouble breathing.” “Right. Even though the wasp only stung one tiny part of your body, you still felt its horrible effects everywhere. Like your bee sting, it only took one mistake for everything to become cursed with sin. When Adam and Eve, the first two people, chose their own way instead of God’s, their disobedience broke the perfect relationship they had with God and brought sin and its horrible effects into the world.” “And that’s why Jesus had to come,” said Lila. Mom nodded. “Jesus’s perfect life, death on the cross, and resurrection from the grave saves us from the punishment of sin and heals our relationship with God. But because sin still exists in the world, we see its effects in our lives—like when wasps sting us and cause us pain. Yet we can be excited about how God will make everything perfect again one day.” Lila glanced at the wasp outside the window. “Yeah, thank You, Jesus, for saving us…and thank You for allergy medicine!” “Praise Jesus, indeed,” Mom said with a smile. Lila grinned as their server set a plate of waffles down in front of her. “Praise Jesus for waffles too.” –Zoe Brickner How about you? Have you ever wondered how sin could cause so much pain and suffering in the world? It’s easy to forget how awful sin truly is and how it effects everything. But God, out of His unexplainable and never-ending love for us, sent Jesus to save us from sin, and He promises to one day make everything perfect again. When we trust in Him, we can look forward to the day when all pain and suffering will end. Today's Key Verse: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NIV) Romans 6:23 Today's Key Thought: God will make everything perfect

Read: Genesis 3:8-23; Romans 6:23; 8:1 Lila normally loved her and Mom’s monthly post-church café tradition. They sat at their usual window seat, but today Lila nudged ice cubes around with her straw in silence. Unable to bear the silence anymore, Mom asked what was wrong. Sighing, Lila responded, “Well, we learned about sin today at church, and I just don’t understand. Why does sin have to ruin everything, and why does it cause pain and death and heartbreak?” “Now that’s a big question,” Mom said, “but a good one. Let me take a moment and try to think of a good way to answer.” She looked out the window until her eyes landed on something. “Do you see that wasp?” Lila grimaced at the yellow-and-black-winged terror. “Yes.” “Well, sin is kind of like your allergic reactions to wasp stings,” said Mom. “How did you feel when you got stung last week?” Lila rubbed the spot on her arm where a wasp had stung her. It was still slightly red and raised up. “I was dizzy. My whole arm swelled up, and I even had trouble breathing.” “Right. Even though the wasp only stung one tiny part of your body, you still felt its horrible effects everywhere. Like your bee sting, it only took one mistake for everything to become cursed with sin. When Adam and Eve, the first two people, chose their own way instead of God’s, their disobedience broke the perfect relationship they had with God and brought sin and its horrible effects into the world.” “And that’s why Jesus had to come,” said Lila. Mom nodded. “Jesus’s perfect life, death on the cross, and resurrection from the grave saves us from the punishment of sin and heals our relationship with God. But because sin still exists in the world, we see its effects in our lives—like when wasps sting us and cause us pain. Yet we can be excited about how God will make everything perfect again one day.” Lila glanced at the wasp outside the window. “Yeah, thank You, Jesus, for saving us…and thank You for allergy medicine!” “Praise Jesus, indeed,” Mom said with a smile. Lila grinned as their server set a plate of waffles down in front of her. “Praise Jesus for waffles too.” –Zoe Brickner How about you? Have you ever wondered how sin could cause so much pain and suffering in the world? It’s easy to forget how awful sin truly is and how it effects everything. But God, out of His unexplainable and never-ending love for us, sent Jesus to save us from sin, and He promises to one day make everything perfect again. When we trust in Him, we can look forward to the day when all pain and suffering will end. Today's Key Verse: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NIV) Romans 6:23 Today's Key Thought: God will make everything perfect

Allergic Reaction d9932d2a-6ced-45c8-a46b-f890589826fcTue, 27 May 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Temple Worship (2025) Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 147: Temple Worship (2025)483bc157-07d9-42d8-aff5-389146f3ccffTue, 27 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Christ’s Work in the Liturgy (2025) We continue our examination of Christ’s acts through the sacraments that he instituted. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding that the sacraments are sacred signs that “make present efficaciously the grace they signify.” The sacraments specifically signify the Paschal mystery, Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. We also explore how the Paschal mystery cannot remain in the past. Though it occurred in time, it transcends all time and is made present in all time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1084-1090. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of Christ’s acts through the sacraments that he instituted. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding that the sacraments are sacred signs that “make present efficaciously the grace they signify.” The sacraments specifically signify the Paschal mystery, Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. We also explore how the Paschal mystery cannot remain in the past. Though it occurred in time, it transcends all time and is made present in all time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1084-1090. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 147: Christ’s Work in the Liturgy (2025)c88dc118-b3c2-4bc8-ac65-d94023f18bf5Tue, 27 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Temple Worship (2025) Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 147: Temple Worship (2025)5f459ba0-dddc-47f1-ba90-a5d91d8b0660Tue, 27 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Temple Worship (2025) Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 147: Temple Worship (2025)a815af54-48d0-4a72-a85b-0628ffe12a85Tue, 27 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAllergic ReactionLila normally loved her and Mom's monthly post-church café tradition. They sat at their usual window seat, but today Lila nudged ice cubes around with her straw in silence. Unable to bear the silence anymore, Mom asked what was wrong. Sighing, Lila responded, "Well, we learned about sin today at church, and I just don't understand. Why does sin have to ruin everything, and why does it cause pain and death and heartbreak?""Now that's a big question," Mom said, "but a good one. Let me take a moment and try to think of a good way to answer." She looked out the window until her eyes landed on something. "Do you see that wasp?" Lila grimaced at the yellow-and-black-winged terror. "Yes.""Well, sin is kind of like your allergic reactions to wasp stings," said Mom. "How did you feel when you got stung last week?"Lila rubbed the spot on her arm where a wasp had stung her. It was still slightly red and raised up. "I was dizzy. My whole arm swelled up, and I even had trouble breathing.""Right. Even though the wasp only stung one tiny part of your body, you still felt its horrible effects everywhere. Like your bee sting, it only took one mistake for everything to become cursed with sin. When Adam and Eve, the first two people, chose their own way instead of God's, their disobedience broke the perfect relationship they had with God and brought sin and its horrible effects into the world.""And that's why Jesus had to come," said Lila.Mom nodded. "Jesus's perfect life, death on the cross, and resurrection from the grave saves us from the punishment of sin and heals our relationship with God. But because sin still exists in the world, we see its effects in our lives--like when wasps sting us and cause us pain. Yet we can be excited about how God will make everything perfect again one day." Lila glanced at the wasp outside the window. "Yeah, thank You, Jesus, for saving us…and thank You for allergy medicine!""Praise Jesus, indeed," Mom said with a smile.Lila grinned as their server set a plate of waffles down in front of her. "Praise Jesus for waffles too." –Zoe Brickner

Lila normally loved her and Mom's monthly post-church café tradition. They sat at their usual window seat, but today Lila nudged ice cubes around with her straw in silence. Unable to bear the silence anymore, Mom asked what was wrong. Sighing, Lila responded, "Well, we learned about sin today at church, and I just don't understand. Why does sin have to ruin everything, and why does it cause pain and death and heartbreak?""Now that's a big question," Mom said, "but a good one. Let me take a moment and try to think of a good way to answer." She looked out the window until her eyes landed on something. "Do you see that wasp?" Lila grimaced at the yellow-and-black-winged terror. "Yes.""Well, sin is kind of like your allergic reactions to wasp stings," said Mom. "How did you feel when you got stung last week?"Lila rubbed the spot on her arm where a wasp had stung her. It was still slightly red and raised up. "I was dizzy. My whole arm swelled up, and I even had trouble breathing.""Right. Even though the wasp only stung one tiny part of your body, you still felt its horrible effects everywhere. Like your bee sting, it only took one mistake for everything to become cursed with sin. When Adam and Eve, the first two people, chose their own way instead of God's, their disobedience broke the perfect relationship they had with God and brought sin and its horrible effects into the world.""And that's why Jesus had to come," said Lila.Mom nodded. "Jesus's perfect life, death on the cross, and resurrection from the grave saves us from the punishment of sin and heals our relationship with God. But because sin still exists in the world, we see its effects in our lives--like when wasps sting us and cause us pain. Yet we can be excited about how God will make everything perfect again one day." Lila glanced at the wasp outside the window. "Yeah, thank You, Jesus, for saving us…and thank You for allergy medicine!""Praise Jesus, indeed," Mom said with a smile.Lila grinned as their server set a plate of waffles down in front of her. "Praise Jesus for waffles too." –Zoe Brickner

Allergic Reaction347f4055-c553-41ab-b7cf-427130ebb1b3Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSimon Sinek: You're Being Lied To About AI's Real Purpose And We're Teaching Our Kids To Not Be Human!What if AI isn’t just a tool - but the greatest threat to human connection we’ve ever faced? Simon Sinek is a world-renowned entrepreneur, optimism expert, and founder of The Optimism Company, a platform which teaches human skills to leaders and organisations. He is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Start With Why’ and ‘Leaders Eat Last’.  He explains:  Why modern politics is killing your sense of purpose. Why we’ve forgotten how to be a good friend.   How AI will create a generation of helpless humans.  The number one secret skill AI can’t learn.  How human skills like empathy are vanishing.  00:00 Intro 02:35 Biggest Forces of Change in Society 06:05 Is AI Cause for Concern? 12:55 Authenticity in the Age of AI 18:38 Skills Needed in the Evolving World of AI 20:08 Is Universal Basic Income a Solution to AI-Driven Job Loss? 20:58 UBI’s Impact on Meaning and Purpose 24:34 The Uncertain Future of AI 25:48 The Race for AI Dominance 28:25 AI’s Long-Term Impact on People’s Lives 32:32 Preparing Young People for the Future of AI 35:27 Importance of Gratitude in a World of Unlimited Possibilities 45:35 Importance of Relationships 48:03 Importance of Failure 49:07 Learning Through Experience and Resourcefulness 53:52 Why Struggle Is a Good Thing 55:45 People Buy the Story, Not the Product 59:37 Scale Breaks Things 1:02:37 Ads 1:03:41 Self-Love as a Key to Successful Relationships 1:05:31 Why Wrong Is Easier 1:09:15 Friction Creates Freedom 1:11:18 Building Community in the Age of AI 1:13:45 What Holds a Community Together? 1:16:57 Staying True to Your Values 1:20:46 Does Lack of Meaning and Purpose Lead to Loneliness? 1:22:21 Loneliness by Gender 1:23:06 Mental Health and Likelihood of Loneliness 1:25:15 How to Find Companionship When Lonely 1:30:37 Curiosity as a Key to Building Connection 1:32:28 Importance of Staying in Touch With Your Emotions 1:36:19 Drop in Automation-Related Job Postings 1:38:06 AI as an Opportunity to Discover New Hobbies and Skills 1:42:24 What Simon Is Struggling With Right Now 1:46:27 Choosing the Right Person to Fight With 1:48:33 Self-Reliance as a Career Foundation 1:53:26 Why Simon Wrote a Book About Friendship 1:56:20 How to Know if Someone Is a Friend 1:57:40 Following Up With People You Connect With 2:01:17 Mentoring Someone Behind You 2:03:08 The Challenge Coins 2:13:16 What Simon Misses About Being in a Relationship Follow Simon:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3z0riRb  Twitter - https://bit.ly/45jgWrz  Spotify: You can purchase the 15th Anniversary Edition of Simon’s book, here: https://bit.ly/3SOMdx3   The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  👀 28.05.2025. Be the first to know: https://bit.ly/circle-youtube  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Ekster - http://partner.ekster.com/DOAC with code STEVEN Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if AI isn’t just a tool - but the greatest threat to human connection we’ve ever faced? Simon Sinek is a world-renowned entrepreneur, optimism expert, and founder of The Optimism Company, a platform which teaches human skills to leaders and organisations. He is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Start With Why’ and ‘Leaders Eat Last’.  He explains:  Why modern politics is killing your sense of purpose. Why we’ve forgotten how to be a good friend.   How AI will create a generation of helpless humans.  The number one secret skill AI can’t learn.  How human skills like empathy are vanishing.  00:00 Intro 02:35 Biggest Forces of Change in Society 06:05 Is AI Cause for Concern? 12:55 Authenticity in the Age of AI 18:38 Skills Needed in the Evolving World of AI 20:08 Is Universal Basic Income a Solution to AI-Driven Job Loss? 20:58 UBI’s Impact on Meaning and Purpose 24:34 The Uncertain Future of AI 25:48 The Race for AI Dominance 28:25 AI’s Long-Term Impact on People’s Lives 32:32 Preparing Young People for the Future of AI 35:27 Importance of Gratitude in a World of Unlimited Possibilities 45:35 Importance of Relationships 48:03 Importance of Failure 49:07 Learning Through Experience and Resourcefulness 53:52 Why Struggle Is a Good Thing 55:45 People Buy the Story, Not the Product 59:37 Scale Breaks Things 1:02:37 Ads 1:03:41 Self-Love as a Key to Successful Relationships 1:05:31 Why Wrong Is Easier 1:09:15 Friction Creates Freedom 1:11:18 Building Community in the Age of AI 1:13:45 What Holds a Community Together? 1:16:57 Staying True to Your Values 1:20:46 Does Lack of Meaning and Purpose Lead to Loneliness? 1:22:21 Loneliness by Gender 1:23:06 Mental Health and Likelihood of Loneliness 1:25:15 How to Find Companionship When Lonely 1:30:37 Curiosity as a Key to Building Connection 1:32:28 Importance of Staying in Touch With Your Emotions 1:36:19 Drop in Automation-Related Job Postings 1:38:06 AI as an Opportunity to Discover New Hobbies and Skills 1:42:24 What Simon Is Struggling With Right Now 1:46:27 Choosing the Right Person to Fight With 1:48:33 Self-Reliance as a Career Foundation 1:53:26 Why Simon Wrote a Book About Friendship 1:56:20 How to Know if Someone Is a Friend 1:57:40 Following Up With People You Connect With 2:01:17 Mentoring Someone Behind You 2:03:08 The Challenge Coins 2:13:16 What Simon Misses About Being in a Relationship Follow Simon:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3z0riRb  Twitter - https://bit.ly/45jgWrz  Spotify: You can purchase the 15th Anniversary Edition of Simon’s book, here: https://bit.ly/3SOMdx3   The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  👀 28.05.2025. Be the first to know: https://bit.ly/circle-youtube  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Ekster - http://partner.ekster.com/DOAC with code STEVEN Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSimon Sinek: You're Being Lied To About AI's Real Purpose And We're Teaching Our Kids To Not Be Human!778d9638-7f3e-4cf6-a38d-f81a5c53020cMon, 26 May 2025 05:00:00 +00007643https://216.73.216.191/allTags Memorials Read: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 "We’re here!” Joshua and Jonathan tumbled out of the car and ran ahead of their parents through a gate. Then they stopped and looked around, puzzled. “This is a cemetery!” Jonathan said. “I thought we were going to a battlefield!” “Yeah,” said Joshua. “The only soldier around here is that statue in the middle of the graves. My teacher says statues like that are memorials—things to help us remember something.” “That’s right,” Dad said as they moved toward the statue. “Actually, this whole battlefield—which, by the way, extends beyond the cemetery—is a memorial.” Mom nodded. “A memorial can have different forms,” she said. “It can be a statue like the one we’re looking at. Or it can be a holiday—like Memorial Day. Or even a service designed to remind us of someone or something.” “Like how on Memorial Day we remember people who have died,” Jonathan said. “Yes,” said Mom. “On that day, we especially remember those who died while serving their country—men and women like the soldiers buried in this cemetery.” The boys began roaming around, reading the tombstones. “Hey, look!” Jonathan called. “This guy had the same name as me. ‘Jonathan Wright. Born 1760. Died 1778.’ That means he was only…uh…” Jonathan thought for a moment. “Eighteen years old when he died. He wasn’t very old!” “Do you boys know how old Jesus was when He died?” asked Dad. “Thirty-three,” said Joshua. He rolled a pebble on the gravel path under his shoe. “Why don’t we have a memorial day for Jesus?” he asked. “Oh, we do!” said Dad. “We remember His death on Good Friday, but we also have a day when we remember His resurrection. We call it…” “Easter!” the boys said in unison. “Yes,” said Mom, “and we not only have special days to remember and celebrate what Jesus did for us. We also have a memorial service. Every time we have the Lord’s Supper at church—or Communion as it’s also called—we’re reminding ourselves of Jesus’s death and the sacrifice He made to free us from sin.” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Have you thanked God for the sacrifices others have made for your freedom? How about the sacrifice Jesus made to free you from sin? Christians celebrate Good Friday, Easter, and Communion to remember that sacrifice. As you remember His death on the cross, His burial, His resurrection, and the fact that He will come again, give thanks for all Jesus has done for you. Today's Key Verse: [Jesus said], “This is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 11:24 Today's Key Thought: Remember Jesus’s sacrifice

Read: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 "We’re here!” Joshua and Jonathan tumbled out of the car and ran ahead of their parents through a gate. Then they stopped and looked around, puzzled. “This is a cemetery!” Jonathan said. “I thought we were going to a battlefield!” “Yeah,” said Joshua. “The only soldier around here is that statue in the middle of the graves. My teacher says statues like that are memorials—things to help us remember something.” “That’s right,” Dad said as they moved toward the statue. “Actually, this whole battlefield—which, by the way, extends beyond the cemetery—is a memorial.” Mom nodded. “A memorial can have different forms,” she said. “It can be a statue like the one we’re looking at. Or it can be a holiday—like Memorial Day. Or even a service designed to remind us of someone or something.” “Like how on Memorial Day we remember people who have died,” Jonathan said. “Yes,” said Mom. “On that day, we especially remember those who died while serving their country—men and women like the soldiers buried in this cemetery.” The boys began roaming around, reading the tombstones. “Hey, look!” Jonathan called. “This guy had the same name as me. ‘Jonathan Wright. Born 1760. Died 1778.’ That means he was only…uh…” Jonathan thought for a moment. “Eighteen years old when he died. He wasn’t very old!” “Do you boys know how old Jesus was when He died?” asked Dad. “Thirty-three,” said Joshua. He rolled a pebble on the gravel path under his shoe. “Why don’t we have a memorial day for Jesus?” he asked. “Oh, we do!” said Dad. “We remember His death on Good Friday, but we also have a day when we remember His resurrection. We call it…” “Easter!” the boys said in unison. “Yes,” said Mom, “and we not only have special days to remember and celebrate what Jesus did for us. We also have a memorial service. Every time we have the Lord’s Supper at church—or Communion as it’s also called—we’re reminding ourselves of Jesus’s death and the sacrifice He made to free us from sin.” –Barbara J. Westberg How about you? Have you thanked God for the sacrifices others have made for your freedom? How about the sacrifice Jesus made to free you from sin? Christians celebrate Good Friday, Easter, and Communion to remember that sacrifice. As you remember His death on the cross, His burial, His resurrection, and the fact that He will come again, give thanks for all Jesus has done for you. Today's Key Verse: [Jesus said], “This is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 11:24 Today's Key Thought: Remember Jesus’s sacrifice

Memorials cbb2917d-a90b-42b2-bf94-e58a89f4e6e2Mon, 26 May 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Universal Church (2025) Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 146: The Universal Church (2025)7ea2de60-9972-4ef8-bce1-0c43b8e35789Mon, 26 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Father’s Work in the Liturgy (2025) Together, we begin Section One on the sacramental economy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the sacramental economy is both what God has done for us and how we should participate in it. He also emphasizes the blessings we receive from the sacraments through the Father. We conclude with an examination on the dual dimension of the sacramental liturgy, that while we are praising the Father, we are praising the Father with his own gift, his own Son. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1076-1083. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we begin Section One on the sacramental economy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the sacramental economy is both what God has done for us and how we should participate in it. He also emphasizes the blessings we receive from the sacraments through the Father. We conclude with an examination on the dual dimension of the sacramental liturgy, that while we are praising the Father, we are praising the Father with his own gift, his own Son. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1076-1083. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 146: The Father’s Work in the Liturgy (2025)15182f9b-9eed-45fc-b37b-e834b688f757Mon, 26 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Universal Church (2025) Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 146: The Universal Church (2025)3ce75f9a-ff7f-492c-9c62-443fa5e7c049Mon, 26 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Universal Church (2025) Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 146: The Universal Church (2025)eaf90232-2fe7-412f-b84d-0fcc3b5f4ed9Mon, 26 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMemorials"We're here!" Joshua and Jonathan tumbled out of the car and ran ahead of their parents through a gate. Then they stopped and looked around, puzzled. "This is a cemetery!" Jonathan said. "I thought we were going to a battlefield!""Yeah," said Joshua. "The only soldier around here is that statue in the middle of the graves. My teacher says statues like that are memorials--things to help us remember something.""That's right," Dad said as they moved toward the statue. "Actually, this whole battlefield--which, by the way, extends beyond the cemetery--is a memorial."Mom nodded. "A memorial can have different forms," she said. "It can be a statue like the one we're looking at. Or it can be a holiday--like Memorial Day. Or even a service designed to remind us of someone or something.""Like how on Memorial Day we remember people who have died," Jonathan said."Yes," said Mom. "On that day, we especially remember those who died while serving their country--men and women like the soldiers buried in this cemetery."The boys began roaming around, reading the tombstones. "Hey, look!" Jonathan called. "This guy had the same name as me. 'Jonathan Wright. Born 1760. Died 1778.' That means he was only…uh…" Jonathan thought for a moment. "Eighteen years old when he died. He wasn't very old!""Do you boys know how old Jesus was when He died?" asked Dad."Thirty-three," said Joshua. He rolled a pebble on the gravel path under his shoe. "Why don't we have a memorial day for Jesus?" he asked."Oh, we do!" said Dad. "We remember His death on Good Friday, but we also have a day when we remember His resurrection. We call it…""Easter!" the boys said in unison."Yes," said Mom, "and we not only have special days to remember and celebrate what Jesus did for us. We also have a memorial service. Every time we have the Lord's Supper at church--or Communion as it's also called--we're reminding ourselves of Jesus's death and the sacrifice He made to free us from sin." –Barbara J. Westberg

"We're here!" Joshua and Jonathan tumbled out of the car and ran ahead of their parents through a gate. Then they stopped and looked around, puzzled. "This is a cemetery!" Jonathan said. "I thought we were going to a battlefield!""Yeah," said Joshua. "The only soldier around here is that statue in the middle of the graves. My teacher says statues like that are memorials--things to help us remember something.""That's right," Dad said as they moved toward the statue. "Actually, this whole battlefield--which, by the way, extends beyond the cemetery--is a memorial."Mom nodded. "A memorial can have different forms," she said. "It can be a statue like the one we're looking at. Or it can be a holiday--like Memorial Day. Or even a service designed to remind us of someone or something.""Like how on Memorial Day we remember people who have died," Jonathan said."Yes," said Mom. "On that day, we especially remember those who died while serving their country--men and women like the soldiers buried in this cemetery."The boys began roaming around, reading the tombstones. "Hey, look!" Jonathan called. "This guy had the same name as me. 'Jonathan Wright. Born 1760. Died 1778.' That means he was only…uh…" Jonathan thought for a moment. "Eighteen years old when he died. He wasn't very old!""Do you boys know how old Jesus was when He died?" asked Dad."Thirty-three," said Joshua. He rolled a pebble on the gravel path under his shoe. "Why don't we have a memorial day for Jesus?" he asked."Oh, we do!" said Dad. "We remember His death on Good Friday, but we also have a day when we remember His resurrection. We call it…""Easter!" the boys said in unison."Yes," said Mom, "and we not only have special days to remember and celebrate what Jesus did for us. We also have a memorial service. Every time we have the Lord's Supper at church--or Communion as it's also called--we're reminding ourselves of Jesus's death and the sacrifice He made to free us from sin." –Barbara J. Westberg

Memorials62ad4dfc-a63e-479e-8f97-310198d35e0aMon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Cracked Glass Read: Matthew 6:25-30 "Mom, I’m home!” Alyssa called as she came in after school. “Hi, honey!” said Mom. “How was your day? Did you learn anything interesting?” “We sure did!” said Alyssa. “Mr. Eddleman, our science teacher, poured some really hot water into two glasses. One glass had a spoon in it, and the other one didn’t. The one without the spoon cracked when the hot water was poured in, but the other glass was fine. Mr. Eddleman said the metal spoon helped absorb some of the heat and kept the glass from breaking.” “Well, I hope he had the glass in the sink when it broke!” said Mom. Alyssa laughed. “He did.” Then the smile faded from her face. “Everly wasn’t in school today—her family is having all kinds of problems. Her brother was in a car accident last night and had to be rushed to the hospital.” “Oh no, that’s terrible!” said Mom. “Yeah,” said Alyssa. “And her dad still hasn’t found a job, and her grandma is really sick—she might be dying. I don’t see how they can deal with it all.” “Well, they know Jesus,” said Mom. “And that makes a big difference.” Alyssa shrugged. “I feel like I would crack, like that glass in science class today.” “That science experiment is a pretty good example of how knowing Jesus helps people,” said Mom. “It is?” asked Alyssa in surprise. Mom nodded. “Just like the hot water was poured into the glasses, we all have problems come into our lives. Sometimes it can be so overwhelming that we feel like we might crack under the pressure. But Jesus is like that spoon—He helps absorb the heat of our trials. His constant love and care keep our spirits from breaking. I really don’t know how anyone can get through tough times without Him.” She smiled at Alyssa. “Let’s ask God to comfort and encourage Everly and her family and help them trust Him to bring them through it all.” Alyssa nodded. “Okay,” she said. “But can’t we do something else too? Like take them a meal or something?” “We sure can,” said Mom. “Let’s start fixing one right now.” –Linda E. Knight How about you? Are you surrounded by problems and difficulties—or do you know someone else who is? Sickness, a parent losing a job, problems at school, death of a loved one—all these and many other things can make you feel like you simply can’t stand it anymore. When you feel like you’re going to crack, remember that Jesus is with you. He cares and promises to give you the strength you need. Today's Key Verse: Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (NLT) 1 Peter 5:7 Today's Key Thought: Give anxieties to God

Read: Matthew 6:25-30 "Mom, I’m home!” Alyssa called as she came in after school. “Hi, honey!” said Mom. “How was your day? Did you learn anything interesting?” “We sure did!” said Alyssa. “Mr. Eddleman, our science teacher, poured some really hot water into two glasses. One glass had a spoon in it, and the other one didn’t. The one without the spoon cracked when the hot water was poured in, but the other glass was fine. Mr. Eddleman said the metal spoon helped absorb some of the heat and kept the glass from breaking.” “Well, I hope he had the glass in the sink when it broke!” said Mom. Alyssa laughed. “He did.” Then the smile faded from her face. “Everly wasn’t in school today—her family is having all kinds of problems. Her brother was in a car accident last night and had to be rushed to the hospital.” “Oh no, that’s terrible!” said Mom. “Yeah,” said Alyssa. “And her dad still hasn’t found a job, and her grandma is really sick—she might be dying. I don’t see how they can deal with it all.” “Well, they know Jesus,” said Mom. “And that makes a big difference.” Alyssa shrugged. “I feel like I would crack, like that glass in science class today.” “That science experiment is a pretty good example of how knowing Jesus helps people,” said Mom. “It is?” asked Alyssa in surprise. Mom nodded. “Just like the hot water was poured into the glasses, we all have problems come into our lives. Sometimes it can be so overwhelming that we feel like we might crack under the pressure. But Jesus is like that spoon—He helps absorb the heat of our trials. His constant love and care keep our spirits from breaking. I really don’t know how anyone can get through tough times without Him.” She smiled at Alyssa. “Let’s ask God to comfort and encourage Everly and her family and help them trust Him to bring them through it all.” Alyssa nodded. “Okay,” she said. “But can’t we do something else too? Like take them a meal or something?” “We sure can,” said Mom. “Let’s start fixing one right now.” –Linda E. Knight How about you? Are you surrounded by problems and difficulties—or do you know someone else who is? Sickness, a parent losing a job, problems at school, death of a loved one—all these and many other things can make you feel like you simply can’t stand it anymore. When you feel like you’re going to crack, remember that Jesus is with you. He cares and promises to give you the strength you need. Today's Key Verse: Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (NLT) 1 Peter 5:7 Today's Key Thought: Give anxieties to God

Cracked Glass 729b5607-c630-4305-bcd8-b62e9c435e3eSun, 25 May 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2025) Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2025)5bc48e2d-45ba-449f-9265-dbb9e3aad260Sun, 25 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Introduction to the Liturgy (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section of the Catechism examining the liturgy. We start with an exploration of the questions of “why” the liturgy and “what” the liturgy is. Fr. Mike explains that it is through the liturgy that we are able to encounter the grace that Jesus Christ has won for us. He emphasizes that it is the liturgy that gives us access to God, himself. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1066-1075. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section of the Catechism examining the liturgy. We start with an exploration of the questions of “why” the liturgy and “what” the liturgy is. Fr. Mike explains that it is through the liturgy that we are able to encounter the grace that Jesus Christ has won for us. He emphasizes that it is the liturgy that gives us access to God, himself. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1066-1075. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 145: Introduction to the Liturgy (2025)b786e060-3dc8-489d-9124-0dcbada6710dSun, 25 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2025) Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2025)99cf25c5-a5e6-4625-924a-84ecd949c37fSun, 25 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2025) Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2025)809f08b3-1d7d-4f09-b284-ee816401ebd9Sun, 25 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCracked Glass"Mom, I'm home!" Alyssa called as she came in after school."Hi, honey!" said Mom. "How was your day? Did you learn anything interesting?""We sure did!" said Alyssa. "Mr. Eddleman, our science teacher, poured some really hot water into two glasses. One glass had a spoon in it, and the other one didn't. The one without the spoon cracked when the hot water was poured in, but the other glass was fine. Mr. Eddleman said the metal spoon helped absorb some of the heat and kept the glass from breaking.""Well, I hope he had the glass in the sink when it broke!" said Mom.Alyssa laughed. "He did." Then the smile faded from her face. "Everly wasn't in school today--her family is having all kinds of problems. Her brother was in a car accident last night and had to be rushed to the hospital.""Oh no, that's terrible!" said Mom."Yeah," said Alyssa. "And her dad still hasn't found a job, and her grandma is really sick--she might be dying. I don't see how they can deal with it all.""Well, they know Jesus," said Mom. "And that makes a big difference."Alyssa shrugged. "I feel like I would crack, like that glass in science class today.""That science experiment is a pretty good example of how knowing Jesus helps people," said Mom."It is?" asked Alyssa in surprise.Mom nodded. "Just like the hot water was poured into the glasses, we all have problems come into our lives. Sometimes it can be so overwhelming that we feel like we might crack under the pressure. But Jesus is like that spoon--He helps absorb the heat of our trials. His constant love and care keep our spirits from breaking. I really don't know how anyone can get through tough times without Him." She smiled at Alyssa. "Let's ask God to comfort and encourage Everly and her family and help them trust Him to bring them through it all."Alyssa nodded. "Okay," she said. "But can't we do something else too? Like take them a meal or something?""We sure can," said Mom. "Let's start fixing one right now." –Linda E. Knight

"Mom, I'm home!" Alyssa called as she came in after school."Hi, honey!" said Mom. "How was your day? Did you learn anything interesting?""We sure did!" said Alyssa. "Mr. Eddleman, our science teacher, poured some really hot water into two glasses. One glass had a spoon in it, and the other one didn't. The one without the spoon cracked when the hot water was poured in, but the other glass was fine. Mr. Eddleman said the metal spoon helped absorb some of the heat and kept the glass from breaking.""Well, I hope he had the glass in the sink when it broke!" said Mom.Alyssa laughed. "He did." Then the smile faded from her face. "Everly wasn't in school today--her family is having all kinds of problems. Her brother was in a car accident last night and had to be rushed to the hospital.""Oh no, that's terrible!" said Mom."Yeah," said Alyssa. "And her dad still hasn't found a job, and her grandma is really sick--she might be dying. I don't see how they can deal with it all.""Well, they know Jesus," said Mom. "And that makes a big difference."Alyssa shrugged. "I feel like I would crack, like that glass in science class today.""That science experiment is a pretty good example of how knowing Jesus helps people," said Mom."It is?" asked Alyssa in surprise.Mom nodded. "Just like the hot water was poured into the glasses, we all have problems come into our lives. Sometimes it can be so overwhelming that we feel like we might crack under the pressure. But Jesus is like that spoon--He helps absorb the heat of our trials. His constant love and care keep our spirits from breaking. I really don't know how anyone can get through tough times without Him." She smiled at Alyssa. "Let's ask God to comfort and encourage Everly and her family and help them trust Him to bring them through it all."Alyssa nodded. "Okay," she said. "But can't we do something else too? Like take them a meal or something?""We sure can," said Mom. "Let's start fixing one right now." –Linda E. Knight

Cracked Glass06039253-81e5-44a0-85ca-c0c363353d96Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/25/25 Pillar and Foundation: Says Who? Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Do we rely on the Bible alone? The Church is not optional. When there is a question that is not covered explicitly in the Bible (and even when it is), where do we look for guidance? Mass Readings from May 25, 2025: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 John 14:23-29

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Do we rely on the Bible alone? The Church is not optional. When there is a question that is not covered explicitly in the Bible (and even when it is), where do we look for guidance? Mass Readings from May 25, 2025: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 John 14:23-29

full5/25/25 Pillar and Foundation: Says Who?910b4da4-28f5-4f84-afbc-e457b77099a2Sat, 24 May 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/25/25 Pillar and Foundation: Says Who? Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Do we rely on the Bible alone? The Church is not optional. When there is a question that is not covered explicitly in the Bible (and even when it is), where do we look for guidance? Mass Readings from May 25, 2025: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 John 14:23-29

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Do we rely on the Bible alone? The Church is not optional. When there is a question that is not covered explicitly in the Bible (and even when it is), where do we look for guidance? Mass Readings from May 25, 2025: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 John 14:23-29

full5/25/25 Pillar and Foundation: Says Who?ff3f2306-642f-40bd-89b2-59157fe7059eSat, 24 May 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Not Feeling Loved Read: Ephesians 3:14-21 As she sat working on her homework alone, Star didn’t feel very loved. It was a holiday weekend, and all her friends had plans. Megan’s parents were taking her to a waterpark. Emma was practicing tennis all weekend with her dad. Mila and her siblings were having fun playing on their new trampoline. Star’s mom was working in her home office. She didn’t have a dad around or any siblings to spend time with. All she had was homework she had saved for the weekend, just to give herself something to do. Star frowned at the paper in front her. Why had her teacher assigned her the word love to write about? She didn’t know anything about love. She picked up her phone and called Mila. She had to convince her friend to take a break from the trampoline so they could talk. “How am I supposed to write about love?” she asked. “No one loves me.” Mila snorted. “No one? What about me? And Emma and Megan?” “That’s…different.” Star hadn’t thought of her friends as she was considering the topic. “What about your mom?” Mila asked. “She loves you.” Star glanced toward her mom’s office. “She doesn’t spend time with me.” “Because she’s busy,” Mila said. “She’s busy because she loves you and needs to work to take care of you.” She sighed. “What about God, Star? Aren’t you forgetting that He loves you?” Star twisted her hair around her finger. Maybe she had forgotten God. “Sometimes it doesn’t feel like it.” “Maybe not,” Mila said. “But He really does, Star. Like we learned at church, His love is bigger than any human love. Jesus died on the cross so you could live with Him forever. What love is bigger than that?” Star nodded slowly. “You’re right.” “You don’t need to go on a trip or get amazing gifts in order to be loved,” Mila said. “But, Star? I really am loving the new trampoline and I would like to get back to it. Since your mom is working, want me to ask my mom to give you a ride over so you can try it out?” Star’s eyes widened. “Really?” “Really,” Mila said. “Because I love you.” She laughed. “Don’t forget how much God loves you too, Star.” –Emily Acker How about you? Have you had times when you felt like you were not loved at all by anyone? God’s love is greater than the love of any human—He loves you so much that He sent His Son to save you so you could spend eternity with Him, and He promises to always love you and take care of you. If you think about all the people He’s put in your life, you’ll probably realize you’re loved by many others too. Today's Key Verse: As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. (NKJV) John 15:9 Today's Key Thought: God has great love for you!

Read: Ephesians 3:14-21 As she sat working on her homework alone, Star didn’t feel very loved. It was a holiday weekend, and all her friends had plans. Megan’s parents were taking her to a waterpark. Emma was practicing tennis all weekend with her dad. Mila and her siblings were having fun playing on their new trampoline. Star’s mom was working in her home office. She didn’t have a dad around or any siblings to spend time with. All she had was homework she had saved for the weekend, just to give herself something to do. Star frowned at the paper in front her. Why had her teacher assigned her the word love to write about? She didn’t know anything about love. She picked up her phone and called Mila. She had to convince her friend to take a break from the trampoline so they could talk. “How am I supposed to write about love?” she asked. “No one loves me.” Mila snorted. “No one? What about me? And Emma and Megan?” “That’s…different.” Star hadn’t thought of her friends as she was considering the topic. “What about your mom?” Mila asked. “She loves you.” Star glanced toward her mom’s office. “She doesn’t spend time with me.” “Because she’s busy,” Mila said. “She’s busy because she loves you and needs to work to take care of you.” She sighed. “What about God, Star? Aren’t you forgetting that He loves you?” Star twisted her hair around her finger. Maybe she had forgotten God. “Sometimes it doesn’t feel like it.” “Maybe not,” Mila said. “But He really does, Star. Like we learned at church, His love is bigger than any human love. Jesus died on the cross so you could live with Him forever. What love is bigger than that?” Star nodded slowly. “You’re right.” “You don’t need to go on a trip or get amazing gifts in order to be loved,” Mila said. “But, Star? I really am loving the new trampoline and I would like to get back to it. Since your mom is working, want me to ask my mom to give you a ride over so you can try it out?” Star’s eyes widened. “Really?” “Really,” Mila said. “Because I love you.” She laughed. “Don’t forget how much God loves you too, Star.” –Emily Acker How about you? Have you had times when you felt like you were not loved at all by anyone? God’s love is greater than the love of any human—He loves you so much that He sent His Son to save you so you could spend eternity with Him, and He promises to always love you and take care of you. If you think about all the people He’s put in your life, you’ll probably realize you’re loved by many others too. Today's Key Verse: As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. (NKJV) John 15:9 Today's Key Thought: God has great love for you!

Not Feeling Loved 3ba75e54-28dc-4156-ab3b-92770a5a9d8bSat, 24 May 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: David's Last Words (2025) Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 144: David's Last Words (2025)5bb0d302-f8b4-4fc7-b385-13174e7c8ae8Sat, 24 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: How We Worship (Part 2 Introduction with Bishop Andrew Cozzens) (2025) Part 2 of the Catechism—the Second Pillar—is about “how we worship” through the Liturgy and the sacraments. Fr. Mike sits down with Bishop Andrew Cozzens to discuss the significance of the way we worship God and how Jesus meets us in the sacraments. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Part 2 of the Catechism—the Second Pillar—is about “how we worship” through the Liturgy and the sacraments. Fr. Mike sits down with Bishop Andrew Cozzens to discuss the significance of the way we worship God and how Jesus meets us in the sacraments. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 144: How We Worship (Part 2 Introduction with Bishop Andrew Cozzens) (2025)1fb656ca-77fd-46c3-8d2a-ae3b8af2ba56Sat, 24 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: David's Last Words (2025) Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 144: David's Last Words (2025)8992ef5c-c7be-4257-95f8-512d54f906e7Sat, 24 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: David's Last Words (2025) Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 144: David's Last Words (2025)66ce2df0-21c7-45e4-a944-d1f6d4962c3cSat, 24 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPerfectionism | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   This week we dive deep into perfectionism, how it sneaks into our faith, our identity, and our relationship with God. We read from John 10, Isaiah 1, and more, exploring how the voice of condemnation is not from God. We touch on shame, sin, and how striving for “perfect” can distract us from what really matters: being with Jesus, walking in humility like Jesus, and letting the Holy Spirit shape our hearts.   episode starts around 17 mins.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/GGB and use the code GGB to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   This week we dive deep into perfectionism, how it sneaks into our faith, our identity, and our relationship with God. We read from John 10, Isaiah 1, and more, exploring how the voice of condemnation is not from God. We touch on shame, sin, and how striving for “perfect” can distract us from what really matters: being with Jesus, walking in humility like Jesus, and letting the Holy Spirit shape our hearts.   episode starts around 17 mins.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/GGB and use the code GGB to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullPerfectionism | Girls Gone Bible96e7a713-5c37-4350-9108-606d1fedf803Sat, 24 May 2025 00:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNot Feeling LovedAs she sat working on her homework alone, Star didn't feel very loved. It was a holiday weekend, and all her friends had plans. Megan's parents were taking her to a waterpark. Emma was practicing tennis all weekend with her dad. Mila and her siblings were having fun playing on their new trampoline.Star's mom was working in her home office. She didn't have a dad around or any siblings to spend time with. All she had was homework she had saved for the weekend, just to give herself something to do.Star frowned at the paper in front her. Why had her teacher assigned her the word love to write about? She didn't know anything about love.She picked up her phone and called Mila. She had to convince her friend to take a break from the trampoline so they could talk. "How am I supposed to write about love?" she asked. "No one loves me."Mila snorted. "No one? What about me? And Emma and Megan?""That's…different." Star hadn't thought of her friends as she was considering the topic."What about your mom?" Mila asked. "She loves you."Star glanced toward her mom's office. "She doesn't spend time with me.""Because she's busy," Mila said. "She's busy because she loves you and needs to work to take care of you." She sighed. "What about God, Star? Aren't you forgetting that He loves you?"Star twisted her hair around her finger. Maybe she had forgotten God. "Sometimes it doesn't feel like it.""Maybe not," Mila said. "But He really does, Star. Like we learned at church, His love is bigger than any human love. Jesus died on the cross so you could live with Him forever. What love is bigger than that?"Star nodded slowly. "You're right.""You don't need to go on a trip or get amazing gifts in order to be loved," Mila said. "But, Star? I really am loving the new trampoline and I would like to get back to it. Since your mom is working, want me to ask my mom to give you a ride over so you can try it out?"Star's eyes widened. "Really?" "Really," Mila said. "Because I love you." She laughed. "Don't forget how much God loves you too, Star." –Emily Acker

As she sat working on her homework alone, Star didn't feel very loved. It was a holiday weekend, and all her friends had plans. Megan's parents were taking her to a waterpark. Emma was practicing tennis all weekend with her dad. Mila and her siblings were having fun playing on their new trampoline.Star's mom was working in her home office. She didn't have a dad around or any siblings to spend time with. All she had was homework she had saved for the weekend, just to give herself something to do.Star frowned at the paper in front her. Why had her teacher assigned her the word love to write about? She didn't know anything about love.She picked up her phone and called Mila. She had to convince her friend to take a break from the trampoline so they could talk. "How am I supposed to write about love?" she asked. "No one loves me."Mila snorted. "No one? What about me? And Emma and Megan?""That's…different." Star hadn't thought of her friends as she was considering the topic."What about your mom?" Mila asked. "She loves you."Star glanced toward her mom's office. "She doesn't spend time with me.""Because she's busy," Mila said. "She's busy because she loves you and needs to work to take care of you." She sighed. "What about God, Star? Aren't you forgetting that He loves you?"Star twisted her hair around her finger. Maybe she had forgotten God. "Sometimes it doesn't feel like it.""Maybe not," Mila said. "But He really does, Star. Like we learned at church, His love is bigger than any human love. Jesus died on the cross so you could live with Him forever. What love is bigger than that?"Star nodded slowly. "You're right.""You don't need to go on a trip or get amazing gifts in order to be loved," Mila said. "But, Star? I really am loving the new trampoline and I would like to get back to it. Since your mom is working, want me to ask my mom to give you a ride over so you can try it out?"Star's eyes widened. "Really?" "Really," Mila said. "Because I love you." She laughed. "Don't forget how much God loves you too, Star." –Emily Acker

Not Feeling Loved34731e92-fc25-46ae-b82c-6e74d4be918dSat, 24 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsshould we pray to saints? Q+A episodeHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through submissions sent in by you guys! Ally talks through topics such as consistency in faith, "being to Christian" and deliverance from sin. Please let us know if you love these types of episodes and if there are any more topics you'd love for us to cover! "And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:3 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through submissions sent in by you guys! Ally talks through topics such as consistency in faith, "being to Christian" and deliverance from sin. Please let us know if you love these types of episodes and if there are any more topics you'd love for us to cover! "And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:3 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullshould we pray to saints? Q+A episode24183f70-9ac2-4112-a3c4-8b632cfb3d56Fri, 23 May 2025 12:00:00 +00002583https://216.73.216.191/allTagsshould we pray to saints? Q+A episodeHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through submissions sent in by you guys! Ally talks through topics such as consistency in faith, "being to Christian" and deliverance from sin. Please let us know if you love these types of episodes and if there are any more topics you'd love for us to cover! "And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:3 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through submissions sent in by you guys! Ally talks through topics such as consistency in faith, "being to Christian" and deliverance from sin. Please let us know if you love these types of episodes and if there are any more topics you'd love for us to cover! "And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:3 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullshould we pray to saints? Q+A episodeebda1de9-29c3-4c10-9516-c49bfe5be842Fri, 23 May 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2- Case #15 "A Family Affair", Pt 1A long line of witches faces disruption when the youngest decides to leave the "family business".

A long line of witches faces disruption when the youngest decides to leave the "family business".

fullS2- Case #15 "A Family Affair", Pt 186ddff17-32ee-44a6-bd14-e4ffd5810223Fri, 23 May 2025 11:30:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: How to Know If You're Being Gaslit by a Narcissist And What to Do About It: Dr Ramani DurvasulaDr. Ramani Durvasula explains the toxic and insidious nature of narcissistic abuse and gaslighting. In this powerful conversation, learn the psychological tactics narcissists use, from denying your reality to invalidating your experiences, and how to reclaim your sense of self in the face of manipulation. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/iSxOEXrTzTb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/JjQg2rvTzTb Watch the Episodes On YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Dr Ramani Durvasula - https://doctor-ramani.com/# Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Ramani Durvasula explains the toxic and insidious nature of narcissistic abuse and gaslighting. In this powerful conversation, learn the psychological tactics narcissists use, from denying your reality to invalidating your experiences, and how to reclaim your sense of self in the face of manipulation. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/iSxOEXrTzTb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/JjQg2rvTzTb Watch the Episodes On YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Dr Ramani Durvasula - https://doctor-ramani.com/# Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: How to Know If You're Being Gaslit by a Narcissist And What to Do About It: Dr Ramani Durvasulaa447c168-17db-4455-83f3-ab7e08250727Fri, 23 May 2025 05:00:00 +00001130https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Comparison Game Read: Exodus 20:12-15; Ephesians 4:25-32 Alastair walked into the kitchen where his sister Stasia was doing homework. “Emerson got in trouble again,” said Alastair. “I can’t believe he’s going to flunk math over this!” Stasia looked up in surprise. “Over what? What did he do?” “Mr. Hoover caught him looking at somebody’s paper during a test,” Alastair replied. “Emerson said he was just checking one or two answers. That’s all. I think Mr. Hoover just hates Emerson, so he’s making a big deal out of nothing.” “Well, if Emerson was caught cheating, what did he expect?” Stasia asked. “It’s not like he was stealing somebody’s money during gym class,” said Alastair, trying to make his sister understand. “Other kids in school do a lot worse stuff than what Emerson did.” Alastair turned to Mom, who was loading the dishwasher. “Can you hand me a glass, Mom? I’d like some juice.” “Sure,” said Mom, and she handed him a dirty glass. Alastair grimaced. “Yuck! I can’t drink out of this. There’s still dried milk in the bottom of it.” “But it’s cleaner than these others that need to be washed,” Mom said. Alastair didn’t say anything right away. He was pretty sure this had something to do with what they were just talking about, and he was trying to figure out what it was. “After all,” Mom continued, “if cheating is no big deal because it doesn’t seem as bad as what somebody else did, then a little dried milk in a glass shouldn’t be a big deal either, as long as it’s not as dirty as the other glasses.” “Oh, well, I…um…” Alastair didn’t know what to say. “It can be easy for us to excuse the wrongdoing of our friends—and especially our own wrongs—because someone else did something that seems worse,” Mom explained. “But it’s all sin in God’s eyes. After all, cheating is stealing too—it’s stealing the work someone else did and claiming it as your own, which is a sin, and it hurts them just as much as if you were stealing their money.” Alastair nodded. “Sorry, Mom.” He looked at the glass in his hand. “I guess I’ll wait to have some juice, since all the glasses are dirty.” –Mike A. Dize How about you? Do you think it’s okay to do some things because they don’t seem as bad as other things people do? Do you overlook cheating or lying because it’s not as bad as robbery or murder? God says all wrongdoing is sin. No matter what other people think about it, it’s hurtful to others and disobedient to God. Don’t excuse any form of wrongdoing. If you’re the one at fault, confess your sin to Jesus and He will forgive you. Today's Key Verse: All wrongdoing is sin. (NIV) 1 John 5:17 Today's Key Thought: All wrongdoing is sin

Read: Exodus 20:12-15; Ephesians 4:25-32 Alastair walked into the kitchen where his sister Stasia was doing homework. “Emerson got in trouble again,” said Alastair. “I can’t believe he’s going to flunk math over this!” Stasia looked up in surprise. “Over what? What did he do?” “Mr. Hoover caught him looking at somebody’s paper during a test,” Alastair replied. “Emerson said he was just checking one or two answers. That’s all. I think Mr. Hoover just hates Emerson, so he’s making a big deal out of nothing.” “Well, if Emerson was caught cheating, what did he expect?” Stasia asked. “It’s not like he was stealing somebody’s money during gym class,” said Alastair, trying to make his sister understand. “Other kids in school do a lot worse stuff than what Emerson did.” Alastair turned to Mom, who was loading the dishwasher. “Can you hand me a glass, Mom? I’d like some juice.” “Sure,” said Mom, and she handed him a dirty glass. Alastair grimaced. “Yuck! I can’t drink out of this. There’s still dried milk in the bottom of it.” “But it’s cleaner than these others that need to be washed,” Mom said. Alastair didn’t say anything right away. He was pretty sure this had something to do with what they were just talking about, and he was trying to figure out what it was. “After all,” Mom continued, “if cheating is no big deal because it doesn’t seem as bad as what somebody else did, then a little dried milk in a glass shouldn’t be a big deal either, as long as it’s not as dirty as the other glasses.” “Oh, well, I…um…” Alastair didn’t know what to say. “It can be easy for us to excuse the wrongdoing of our friends—and especially our own wrongs—because someone else did something that seems worse,” Mom explained. “But it’s all sin in God’s eyes. After all, cheating is stealing too—it’s stealing the work someone else did and claiming it as your own, which is a sin, and it hurts them just as much as if you were stealing their money.” Alastair nodded. “Sorry, Mom.” He looked at the glass in his hand. “I guess I’ll wait to have some juice, since all the glasses are dirty.” –Mike A. Dize How about you? Do you think it’s okay to do some things because they don’t seem as bad as other things people do? Do you overlook cheating or lying because it’s not as bad as robbery or murder? God says all wrongdoing is sin. No matter what other people think about it, it’s hurtful to others and disobedient to God. Don’t excuse any form of wrongdoing. If you’re the one at fault, confess your sin to Jesus and He will forgive you. Today's Key Verse: All wrongdoing is sin. (NIV) 1 John 5:17 Today's Key Thought: All wrongdoing is sin

The Comparison Game 4f30f929-37ce-4834-8f8e-571cd321421cFri, 23 May 2025 04:03:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2025) Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2025)9bd0ea45-26db-4bb3-a199-9014654121d5Fri, 23 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Amen (2025) Congratulations, we have come to the conclusion of Part One of the Catechism! Fr. Mike reviews the last “nugget” section on death and judgment, inviting us to regularly ponder the moment of our own death and judgment before our Lord. We conclude today with an explanation of the meaning of the word “amen” and the significance it has for our belief in God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1051-1065. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Congratulations, we have come to the conclusion of Part One of the Catechism! Fr. Mike reviews the last “nugget” section on death and judgment, inviting us to regularly ponder the moment of our own death and judgment before our Lord. We conclude today with an explanation of the meaning of the word “amen” and the significance it has for our belief in God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1051-1065. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 143: Amen (2025)1b9fd166-c0a8-407a-808b-8747f1659559Fri, 23 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2025) Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2025)3dfce026-df65-4204-9121-71349144f658Fri, 23 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2025) Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2025)a842cd18-a358-4be8-b948-dd1e75203681Fri, 23 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Comparison GameAlastair walked into the kitchen where his sister Stasia was doing homework. "Emerson got in trouble again," said Alastair. "I can't believe he's going to flunk math over this!" Stasia looked up in surprise. "Over what? What did he do?""Mr. Hoover caught him looking at somebody's paper during a test," Alastair replied. "Emerson said he was just checking one or two answers. That's all. I think Mr. Hoover just hates Emerson, so he's making a big deal out of nothing." "Well, if Emerson was caught cheating, what did he expect?" Stasia asked. "It's not like he was stealing somebody's money during gym class," said Alastair, trying to make his sister understand. "Other kids in school do a lot worse stuff than what Emerson did."Alastair turned to Mom, who was loading the dishwasher. "Can you hand me a glass, Mom? I'd like some juice.""Sure," said Mom, and she handed him a dirty glass.Alastair grimaced. "Yuck! I can't drink out of this. There's still dried milk in the bottom of it." "But it's cleaner than these others that need to be washed," Mom said.Alastair didn't say anything right away. He was pretty sure this had something to do with what they were just talking about, and he was trying to figure out what it was."After all," Mom continued, "if cheating is no big deal because it doesn't seem as bad as what somebody else did, then a little dried milk in a glass shouldn't be a big deal either, as long as it's not as dirty as the other glasses.""Oh, well, I…um…" Alastair didn't know what to say."It can be easy for us to excuse the wrongdoing of our friends--and especially our own wrongs--because someone else did something that seems worse," Mom explained. "But it's all sin in God's eyes. After all, cheating is stealing too--it's stealing the work someone else did and claiming it as your own, which is a sin, and it hurts them just as much as if you were stealing their money." Alastair nodded. "Sorry, Mom." He looked at the glass in his hand. "I guess I'll wait to have some juice, since all the glasses are dirty." –Mike A. Dize

Alastair walked into the kitchen where his sister Stasia was doing homework. "Emerson got in trouble again," said Alastair. "I can't believe he's going to flunk math over this!" Stasia looked up in surprise. "Over what? What did he do?""Mr. Hoover caught him looking at somebody's paper during a test," Alastair replied. "Emerson said he was just checking one or two answers. That's all. I think Mr. Hoover just hates Emerson, so he's making a big deal out of nothing." "Well, if Emerson was caught cheating, what did he expect?" Stasia asked. "It's not like he was stealing somebody's money during gym class," said Alastair, trying to make his sister understand. "Other kids in school do a lot worse stuff than what Emerson did."Alastair turned to Mom, who was loading the dishwasher. "Can you hand me a glass, Mom? I'd like some juice.""Sure," said Mom, and she handed him a dirty glass.Alastair grimaced. "Yuck! I can't drink out of this. There's still dried milk in the bottom of it." "But it's cleaner than these others that need to be washed," Mom said.Alastair didn't say anything right away. He was pretty sure this had something to do with what they were just talking about, and he was trying to figure out what it was."After all," Mom continued, "if cheating is no big deal because it doesn't seem as bad as what somebody else did, then a little dried milk in a glass shouldn't be a big deal either, as long as it's not as dirty as the other glasses.""Oh, well, I…um…" Alastair didn't know what to say."It can be easy for us to excuse the wrongdoing of our friends--and especially our own wrongs--because someone else did something that seems worse," Mom explained. "But it's all sin in God's eyes. After all, cheating is stealing too--it's stealing the work someone else did and claiming it as your own, which is a sin, and it hurts them just as much as if you were stealing their money." Alastair nodded. "Sorry, Mom." He looked at the glass in his hand. "I guess I'll wait to have some juice, since all the glasses are dirty." –Mike A. Dize

The Comparison Game8ebaccdb-395e-4687-a8ca-0c92b4f16176Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#375: Faith Behind the CloudsHebrews 11:1&ndash;12&nbsp; This episode gently helps children understand the meaning of&nbsp;faith&mdash;believing even when we cannot see. Using the beautiful imagery of cloud-covered mountains, your child will hear how faith is trusting that God is still there, even when He feels hidden. Through Hebrews 11, kids will meet faithful people like Abel, Noah, Enoch, and Abraham and learn how each one trusted in what they couldn't yet see.&nbsp; Your child will be encouraged to think, reflect, and respond&mdash;with interactive questions and warm storytelling designed to make deep spiritual truths both understandable and relatable. ----------------------------- To join the team supporting this podcast and also enjoy weekly bonus content PLUS access to the entire library of bonus content&nbsp; go here and click bonus content. &nbsp; You&rsquo;re not just funding a podcast. You&rsquo;re helping bring the Word of God into homes, into car rides, into bedtime routines&mdash;and into the hearts of thousands of children. &nbsp; From my family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hebrews 11:1&ndash;12&nbsp; This episode gently helps children understand the meaning of&nbsp;faith&mdash;believing even when we cannot see. Using the beautiful imagery of cloud-covered mountains, your child will hear how faith is trusting that God is still there, even when He feels hidden. Through Hebrews 11, kids will meet faithful people like Abel, Noah, Enoch, and Abraham and learn how each one trusted in what they couldn't yet see.&nbsp; Your child will be encouraged to think, reflect, and respond&mdash;with interactive questions and warm storytelling designed to make deep spiritual truths both understandable and relatable. ----------------------------- To join the team supporting this podcast and also enjoy weekly bonus content PLUS access to the entire library of bonus content&nbsp; go here and click bonus content. &nbsp; You&rsquo;re not just funding a podcast. You&rsquo;re helping bring the Word of God into homes, into car rides, into bedtime routines&mdash;and into the hearts of thousands of children. &nbsp; From my family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#375: Faith Behind the Cloudsb7cd19eb-cf96-48a7-afa2-c22b0d872526Thu, 22 May 2025 19:25:00 +0000752https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike's Thoughts on Babies Crying Why do babies cry? Have you ever considered that their cries might have something to teach us? Fr. Mike explains that a baby&#39;s cry is an act of faith—they cry because they trust someone will hear, someone will care, and someone will come. In the same way, when we cry out to God in our moments of pain or loneliness, that too is an act of faith. And like a loving Father, He sees us, He cares, and He comes. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October 20 - Detroit, MI October 21 - Sugar Land, TX October 22 - Cedar Park, TX October 23 - Fort Worth, TXSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why do babies cry? Have you ever considered that their cries might have something to teach us? Fr. Mike explains that a baby&#39;s cry is an act of faith—they cry because they trust someone will hear, someone will care, and someone will come. In the same way, when we cry out to God in our moments of pain or loneliness, that too is an act of faith. And like a loving Father, He sees us, He cares, and He comes. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October 20 - Detroit, MI October 21 - Sugar Land, TX October 22 - Cedar Park, TX October 23 - Fort Worth, TXSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike's Thoughts on Babies Crying5ed865ae-578c-4542-b9dd-046eec5c4460Thu, 22 May 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike's Thoughts on Babies Crying Why do babies cry? Have you ever considered that their cries might have something to teach us? Fr. Mike explains that a baby&#39;s cry is an act of faith—they cry because they trust someone will hear, someone will care, and someone will come. In the same way, when we cry out to God in our moments of pain or loneliness, that too is an act of faith. And like a loving Father, He sees us, He cares, and He comes. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October 20 - Detroit, MI October 21 - Sugar Land, TX October 22 - Cedar Park, TX October 23 - Fort Worth, TXSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why do babies cry? Have you ever considered that their cries might have something to teach us? Fr. Mike explains that a baby&#39;s cry is an act of faith—they cry because they trust someone will hear, someone will care, and someone will come. In the same way, when we cry out to God in our moments of pain or loneliness, that too is an act of faith. And like a loving Father, He sees us, He cares, and He comes. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October 20 - Detroit, MI October 21 - Sugar Land, TX October 22 - Cedar Park, TX October 23 - Fort Worth, TXSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike's Thoughts on Babies Crying0c6653b6-49ce-42da-95a7-59bce791f9a8Thu, 22 May 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#920 - Luke 5:27-39 – Hanging with SinnersThis episode is part 13 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is hanging out with sinners and tax collectors and even calls one to follow him. The Pharisees don't see eye to eye with Jesus. Do we? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 13 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is hanging out with sinners and tax collectors and even calls one to follow him. The Pharisees don't see eye to eye with Jesus. Do we? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#920 - Luke 5:27-39 – Hanging with Sinners9fb5e2a9-9fac-4166-9338-268cd8376739Thu, 22 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000664https://216.73.216.191/allTags3 Mental Habits Secretly Destroying YouEvery man fights invisible battles—fear, self-doubt, shame, and the lies he tells himself over and over about who he is and what he is good at. In this episode, John Heinen sits down with Devin Schadt to expose the real front line of spiritual warfare and personal growth: your thoughts. Together, they unpack how negative thinking becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, why social media magnifies feelings of inadequacy, and how unchecked mental habits shrink your brain and strangle your soul. With raw honesty and practical wisdom, John and Devin walk through a three-step battle plan rooted in Scripture and backed by neuroscience-to help you take control of your thoughts, hold them captive, and experience the freedom, success, and joy God intends for your life. As Devin says, “The very fact that those thoughts make you feel bad… is proof that you’re good.” This episode will equip you to stop living in fear and start thinking with clarity, truth, and power. 🟢 FREE ROSARY this month – catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔥 Explore Devin’s work – fathersofstjoseph.org Books for the Journey: LEAD - ⁠Click Here⁠ QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠ Follow Us On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicGentleman 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS - 24 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 24 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every man fights invisible battles—fear, self-doubt, shame, and the lies he tells himself over and over about who he is and what he is good at. In this episode, John Heinen sits down with Devin Schadt to expose the real front line of spiritual warfare and personal growth: your thoughts. Together, they unpack how negative thinking becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, why social media magnifies feelings of inadequacy, and how unchecked mental habits shrink your brain and strangle your soul. With raw honesty and practical wisdom, John and Devin walk through a three-step battle plan rooted in Scripture and backed by neuroscience-to help you take control of your thoughts, hold them captive, and experience the freedom, success, and joy God intends for your life. As Devin says, “The very fact that those thoughts make you feel bad… is proof that you’re good.” This episode will equip you to stop living in fear and start thinking with clarity, truth, and power. 🟢 FREE ROSARY this month – catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔥 Explore Devin’s work – fathersofstjoseph.org Books for the Journey: LEAD - ⁠Click Here⁠ QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠ Follow Us On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicGentleman 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS - 24 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 24 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full3 Mental Habits Secretly Destroying You16a3fa29-a2d8-442d-be1c-0a94c233bf13Thu, 22 May 2025 10:05:00 +00003411https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAddiction Doctor: Alcohol Rewires Your Brain! Alcohol Is The Reason You Feel Awful! This Many Glasses Of Wine Increases Cancer Risk By 40%!Are you unknowingly damaging your brain and raising your cancer risk with just one drink? Discover the alarming truth about alcohol from Dr. Sarah Wakeman, what every adult needs to know now. Dr. Sarah Wakeman is a senior medical director for substance use disorder at Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital, the number one research hospital in the world. She is also the Medical Director of the Mass General Hospital Addiction Consult Team and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.  She explains:  How alcohol is hijacking your dopamine system. Why no amount of alcohol is good for your brain. The shocking truth about moderate drinking. How doctors are failing addiction patients on a daily basis. Why 1 in 3 people will struggle with alcohol. 00:00 Intro 02:23 Sarah's Mission 02:52 Sarah's Education and Experience 03:40 Issues With Addiction Treatment in the Modern World 04:31 What Is Addiction? 05:48 What Things Are Capable of Being Addictive? 06:47 Physiological Dependence vs. Addiction 07:25 Scale of the Problem: Why Should People Care? 08:59 Is Society Getting Better or More Addicted? 09:32 Substance-Related Deaths During the Pandemic 10:22 What Drives People to Use Substances? 12:24 Substances' Effects on the Brain 14:29 Does Trauma at a Young Age Increase Addiction Risk? 16:36 The Opposite of Addiction Is Connection 18:11 Why Addiction Matters to Sarah 19:02 Living With a Family Member Struggling With Addiction 20:43 Who Is Sarah Trying to Save? 22:57 Change Happens When the Pain of Staying the Same Is Greater Than the Pain of Change 25:53 Misconceptions About Alcohol 28:15 Is There a Healthy Level of Alcohol Consumption? 28:50 Is One Drink a Day Safe for Health? 30:38 Link Between Moderate Drinking and Cancer 33:23 Types of Cancer Linked to Alcohol Consumption 34:51 Cancer Risk Among Heavy Drinkers 35:31 Heavy Drinking and Comorbidities as Cancer Risk Factors 36:20 How Alcohol Drives Cancer Mechanisms 38:00 Alcohol and Weight Gain 38:54 The Role of the Liver 42:07 Liver's Ability to Regenerate 46:37 How Alcohol Causes Brain Deterioration 47:23 Other Organs Affected by Alcohol 48:00 Alcohol's Impact on the Heart 49:08 Body Fat Percentage and Alcohol Tolerance 50:05 Does High Alcohol Tolerance Prevent Organ Damage? 50:46 What Is a Hangover? 52:14 Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Alcohol 53:47 Is Rehab Effective for Addiction? 56:50 Psychedelic Therapy for Addiction 57:36 GLP-1 Medications for Addiction Treatment 59:03 Ads 59:59 Celebrity Addictions 1:02:24 Stigma Around Addiction 1:04:41 Addiction Cases That Broke Sarah's Heart 1:12:43 Is Empathy Positive Reinforcement for Addicted Individuals? 1:15:34 Setting Boundaries With an Addicted Person 1:18:57 Motivational Interviewing to Support Recovery 1:22:19 Finding Motivation for Positive Change 1:26:03 Habits to Support Addiction Recovery 1:29:12 Ads 1:30:18 Can the Brain Recover From Addiction? 1:34:55 Unexpected Sources of Addictive Behavior 1:35:35 How Sarah Copes With Difficult Addiction Cases 1:37:10 Importance of Language Around Addiction 1:41:40 How Labels Limit People's Potential 1:46:05 Sarah's Upcoming Book You can find out more about Dr. Sarah’s profile, here: https://bit.ly/4mxu191  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: ⁠bit.ly/100-ceos-megaphone⁠ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Research document: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11xEfVt4S6nFyJw8jTJNysBPVUra2CzWK/view?usp=sharing Sponsors: Ekster - https://partner.ekster.com/DIARYOFACEO with code DOACLinkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you unknowingly damaging your brain and raising your cancer risk with just one drink? Discover the alarming truth about alcohol from Dr. Sarah Wakeman, what every adult needs to know now. Dr. Sarah Wakeman is a senior medical director for substance use disorder at Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital, the number one research hospital in the world. She is also the Medical Director of the Mass General Hospital Addiction Consult Team and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.  She explains:  How alcohol is hijacking your dopamine system. Why no amount of alcohol is good for your brain. The shocking truth about moderate drinking. How doctors are failing addiction patients on a daily basis. Why 1 in 3 people will struggle with alcohol. 00:00 Intro 02:23 Sarah's Mission 02:52 Sarah's Education and Experience 03:40 Issues With Addiction Treatment in the Modern World 04:31 What Is Addiction? 05:48 What Things Are Capable of Being Addictive? 06:47 Physiological Dependence vs. Addiction 07:25 Scale of the Problem: Why Should People Care? 08:59 Is Society Getting Better or More Addicted? 09:32 Substance-Related Deaths During the Pandemic 10:22 What Drives People to Use Substances? 12:24 Substances' Effects on the Brain 14:29 Does Trauma at a Young Age Increase Addiction Risk? 16:36 The Opposite of Addiction Is Connection 18:11 Why Addiction Matters to Sarah 19:02 Living With a Family Member Struggling With Addiction 20:43 Who Is Sarah Trying to Save? 22:57 Change Happens When the Pain of Staying the Same Is Greater Than the Pain of Change 25:53 Misconceptions About Alcohol 28:15 Is There a Healthy Level of Alcohol Consumption? 28:50 Is One Drink a Day Safe for Health? 30:38 Link Between Moderate Drinking and Cancer 33:23 Types of Cancer Linked to Alcohol Consumption 34:51 Cancer Risk Among Heavy Drinkers 35:31 Heavy Drinking and Comorbidities as Cancer Risk Factors 36:20 How Alcohol Drives Cancer Mechanisms 38:00 Alcohol and Weight Gain 38:54 The Role of the Liver 42:07 Liver's Ability to Regenerate 46:37 How Alcohol Causes Brain Deterioration 47:23 Other Organs Affected by Alcohol 48:00 Alcohol's Impact on the Heart 49:08 Body Fat Percentage and Alcohol Tolerance 50:05 Does High Alcohol Tolerance Prevent Organ Damage? 50:46 What Is a Hangover? 52:14 Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Alcohol 53:47 Is Rehab Effective for Addiction? 56:50 Psychedelic Therapy for Addiction 57:36 GLP-1 Medications for Addiction Treatment 59:03 Ads 59:59 Celebrity Addictions 1:02:24 Stigma Around Addiction 1:04:41 Addiction Cases That Broke Sarah's Heart 1:12:43 Is Empathy Positive Reinforcement for Addicted Individuals? 1:15:34 Setting Boundaries With an Addicted Person 1:18:57 Motivational Interviewing to Support Recovery 1:22:19 Finding Motivation for Positive Change 1:26:03 Habits to Support Addiction Recovery 1:29:12 Ads 1:30:18 Can the Brain Recover From Addiction? 1:34:55 Unexpected Sources of Addictive Behavior 1:35:35 How Sarah Copes With Difficult Addiction Cases 1:37:10 Importance of Language Around Addiction 1:41:40 How Labels Limit People's Potential 1:46:05 Sarah's Upcoming Book You can find out more about Dr. Sarah’s profile, here: https://bit.ly/4mxu191  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: ⁠bit.ly/100-ceos-megaphone⁠ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Research document: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11xEfVt4S6nFyJw8jTJNysBPVUra2CzWK/view?usp=sharing Sponsors: Ekster - https://partner.ekster.com/DIARYOFACEO with code DOACLinkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAddiction Doctor: Alcohol Rewires Your Brain! Alcohol Is The Reason You Feel Awful! This Many Glasses Of Wine Increases Cancer Risk By 40%!39f5be5c-81f1-4bef-9142-387e237b0263Thu, 22 May 2025 05:00:00 +00006476https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Place of Solitude Read: Matthew 14:22-23; Mark 1:35-39 Micah ran into the house and threw his backpack on the kitchen table. “Mom! Do we have any frozen pizza?” He cocked his head. The house was silent. He looked down and noticed Mom’s phone on the counter. That’s weird, he thought. She usually carries it with her. Micah walked back to his parents’ bedroom and knocked. Mom opened the door. “Oh, hi, honey. I didn’t hear you come in.” “You left your phone in the kitchen, Mom.” “I know, Micah,” said Mom. “I was praying, and I didn’t want to be disturbed.” “Praying? In the middle of the day?” Mom smiled. “I always have prayer time while your sister naps. I’m usually finished before the bus drops you off. I guess I had a lot to tell God today!” “But we pray together—at the dinner table, and at church. Isn’t that enough?” “Praying together is very important, but the Bible says to pray without ceasing—that means continually connecting with Him and seeking His wisdom in our lives. So it’s good to spend time with Him on our own too. I find it helpful to have a place of solitude to do that. Even Jesus needed a quiet space sometimes—he often went onto a mountain to pray.” Micah considered this. “Maybe I should find a place of solitude too!” First Micah tried the living room. He sat on the couch, closed his eyes, and— “Hey, Micah!” His little sister Sophie plopped onto the couch and turned on the TV. “Time for my cartoons!” Next Micah tried his bedroom. He shoved the toys off the bed, closed his eyes, and— A big wet tongue gave his cheek a slobbery kiss. “Not now, Puddles!” Micah laughed and scratched the old hound dog behind the ears. “I’m looking for solitude—but this house is too crowded!” A swirl of rustling leaves outside the window caught his eye. “I’ve got it!” he said and ran out of the house. He climbed the strong branches of the oak tree and closed his eyes, feeling the spring breeze brush his face. Jesus climbed a mountain to find solitude, thought Micah. I only have to climb a tree! –Jennifer Dillard How about you? Do you take a break from your everyday activities to spend time with God? If you find it hard to connect with God with everything going on around you, try to find a quiet place to pray. Jesus even had to take a break from those around Him to spend time with God. Take a moment away from the world’s noise and busyness and connect with God. Today's Key Verse: Pray without ceasing. (NKJV) 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Today's Key Thought: Spend time with God

Read: Matthew 14:22-23; Mark 1:35-39 Micah ran into the house and threw his backpack on the kitchen table. “Mom! Do we have any frozen pizza?” He cocked his head. The house was silent. He looked down and noticed Mom’s phone on the counter. That’s weird, he thought. She usually carries it with her. Micah walked back to his parents’ bedroom and knocked. Mom opened the door. “Oh, hi, honey. I didn’t hear you come in.” “You left your phone in the kitchen, Mom.” “I know, Micah,” said Mom. “I was praying, and I didn’t want to be disturbed.” “Praying? In the middle of the day?” Mom smiled. “I always have prayer time while your sister naps. I’m usually finished before the bus drops you off. I guess I had a lot to tell God today!” “But we pray together—at the dinner table, and at church. Isn’t that enough?” “Praying together is very important, but the Bible says to pray without ceasing—that means continually connecting with Him and seeking His wisdom in our lives. So it’s good to spend time with Him on our own too. I find it helpful to have a place of solitude to do that. Even Jesus needed a quiet space sometimes—he often went onto a mountain to pray.” Micah considered this. “Maybe I should find a place of solitude too!” First Micah tried the living room. He sat on the couch, closed his eyes, and— “Hey, Micah!” His little sister Sophie plopped onto the couch and turned on the TV. “Time for my cartoons!” Next Micah tried his bedroom. He shoved the toys off the bed, closed his eyes, and— A big wet tongue gave his cheek a slobbery kiss. “Not now, Puddles!” Micah laughed and scratched the old hound dog behind the ears. “I’m looking for solitude—but this house is too crowded!” A swirl of rustling leaves outside the window caught his eye. “I’ve got it!” he said and ran out of the house. He climbed the strong branches of the oak tree and closed his eyes, feeling the spring breeze brush his face. Jesus climbed a mountain to find solitude, thought Micah. I only have to climb a tree! –Jennifer Dillard How about you? Do you take a break from your everyday activities to spend time with God? If you find it hard to connect with God with everything going on around you, try to find a quiet place to pray. Jesus even had to take a break from those around Him to spend time with God. Take a moment away from the world’s noise and busyness and connect with God. Today's Key Verse: Pray without ceasing. (NKJV) 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Today's Key Thought: Spend time with God

A Place of Solitude e2ba8619-0227-48f3-8cf2-fab06427c849Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2025) Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2025)648af383-ceb1-4b0c-92b3-f3f1f4236e50Thu, 22 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: The New Heaven and the New Earth (2025) What will happen to humanity and the entire universe at the end of time? Fr. Mike shares with us the joyous hope of the new heaven and the new earth that awaits us after the Last Judgment. We learn that “at the end of time, the Kingdom of God will come in its fullness,” and all of creation will be redeemed and renewed. There will be no more weeping, mourning, nor pain, for death shall be no more. Fr. Mike invites us to hold on to this hope as we struggle on this side of heaven and await this great promise. Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1042-1050. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What will happen to humanity and the entire universe at the end of time? Fr. Mike shares with us the joyous hope of the new heaven and the new earth that awaits us after the Last Judgment. We learn that “at the end of time, the Kingdom of God will come in its fullness,” and all of creation will be redeemed and renewed. There will be no more weeping, mourning, nor pain, for death shall be no more. Fr. Mike invites us to hold on to this hope as we struggle on this side of heaven and await this great promise. Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1042-1050. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 142: The New Heaven and the New Earth (2025)4883f62e-4aa2-47f3-a79f-655f8d9b3f97Thu, 22 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2025) Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2025)14c4d87d-d637-4b2d-a345-31b7441137c3Thu, 22 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2025) Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2025)5400d131-7ace-4c56-ad12-fb259391ed5eThu, 22 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Place of SolitudeMicah ran into the house and threw his backpack on the kitchen table. "Mom! Do we have any frozen pizza?"He cocked his head. The house was silent. He looked down and noticed Mom's phone on the counter. That's weird, he thought. She usually carries it with her.Micah walked back to his parents' bedroom and knocked. Mom opened the door. "Oh, hi, honey. I didn't hear you come in.""You left your phone in the kitchen, Mom.""I know, Micah," said Mom. "I was praying, and I didn't want to be disturbed.""Praying? In the middle of the day?"Mom smiled. "I always have prayer time while your sister naps. I'm usually finished before the bus drops you off. I guess I had a lot to tell God today!""But we pray together--at the dinner table, and at church. Isn't that enough?""Praying together is very important, but the Bible says to pray without ceasing--that means continually connecting with Him and seeking His wisdom in our lives. So it's good to spend time with Him on our own too. I find it helpful to have a place of solitude to do that. Even Jesus needed a quiet space sometimes--he often went onto a mountain to pray."Micah considered this. "Maybe I should find a place of solitude too!"First Micah tried the living room. He sat on the couch, closed his eyes, and--"Hey, Micah!" His little sister Sophie plopped onto the couch and turned on the TV. "Time for my cartoons!"Next Micah tried his bedroom. He shoved the toys off the bed, closed his eyes, and--A big wet tongue gave his cheek a slobbery kiss."Not now, Puddles!" Micah laughed and scratched the old hound dog behind the ears. "I'm looking for solitude--but this house is too crowded!" A swirl of rustling leaves outside the window caught his eye. "I've got it!" he said and ran out of the house.He climbed the strong branches of the oak tree and closed his eyes, feeling the spring breeze brush his face. Jesus climbed a mountain to find solitude, thought Micah. I only have to climb a tree! –Jennifer Dillard

Micah ran into the house and threw his backpack on the kitchen table. "Mom! Do we have any frozen pizza?"He cocked his head. The house was silent. He looked down and noticed Mom's phone on the counter. That's weird, he thought. She usually carries it with her.Micah walked back to his parents' bedroom and knocked. Mom opened the door. "Oh, hi, honey. I didn't hear you come in.""You left your phone in the kitchen, Mom.""I know, Micah," said Mom. "I was praying, and I didn't want to be disturbed.""Praying? In the middle of the day?"Mom smiled. "I always have prayer time while your sister naps. I'm usually finished before the bus drops you off. I guess I had a lot to tell God today!""But we pray together--at the dinner table, and at church. Isn't that enough?""Praying together is very important, but the Bible says to pray without ceasing--that means continually connecting with Him and seeking His wisdom in our lives. So it's good to spend time with Him on our own too. I find it helpful to have a place of solitude to do that. Even Jesus needed a quiet space sometimes--he often went onto a mountain to pray."Micah considered this. "Maybe I should find a place of solitude too!"First Micah tried the living room. He sat on the couch, closed his eyes, and--"Hey, Micah!" His little sister Sophie plopped onto the couch and turned on the TV. "Time for my cartoons!"Next Micah tried his bedroom. He shoved the toys off the bed, closed his eyes, and--A big wet tongue gave his cheek a slobbery kiss."Not now, Puddles!" Micah laughed and scratched the old hound dog behind the ears. "I'm looking for solitude--but this house is too crowded!" A swirl of rustling leaves outside the window caught his eye. "I've got it!" he said and ran out of the house.He climbed the strong branches of the oak tree and closed his eyes, feeling the spring breeze brush his face. Jesus climbed a mountain to find solitude, thought Micah. I only have to climb a tree! –Jennifer Dillard

A Place of Solitude84481269-3b33-488e-97c0-0f59b0de62a2Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCEO Diaries: If You’re Not Doing This in Business, You’re Already Behind! LinkedIn Founder, Reid HoffmanOver the next six weeks, we’re bringing you the most unmissable moments from The Diary of a CEO, a masterclass in work, business, and entrepreneurship. These are the lessons that built some of the most iconic companies in the world, shared by the visionary CEOs behind them. We begin with Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn. In this powerful conversation, Reid breaks down the surprising trait that separates good entrepreneurs from the greats and why ignoring it could be your biggest mistake. He shares the story of whats like working with Elon Musk, what most people get wrong about ambition, and the brutal trade-offs that come with building at scale. You’ll learn how different leadership styles create different outcomes and what it really takes to build companies that last. Visit - www.linkedin.com/DOAC Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/kXUCbNYywTb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/AkpmkV6ywTb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the next six weeks, we’re bringing you the most unmissable moments from The Diary of a CEO, a masterclass in work, business, and entrepreneurship. These are the lessons that built some of the most iconic companies in the world, shared by the visionary CEOs behind them. We begin with Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn. In this powerful conversation, Reid breaks down the surprising trait that separates good entrepreneurs from the greats and why ignoring it could be your biggest mistake. He shares the story of whats like working with Elon Musk, what most people get wrong about ambition, and the brutal trade-offs that come with building at scale. You’ll learn how different leadership styles create different outcomes and what it really takes to build companies that last. Visit - www.linkedin.com/DOAC Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/kXUCbNYywTb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/AkpmkV6ywTb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusCEO Diaries: If You’re Not Doing This in Business, You’re Already Behind! LinkedIn Founder, Reid Hoffman918e5184-4f0b-4821-aed5-82c092acf70bWed, 21 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000591https://216.73.216.191/allTags Reading to Remember Read: 1 Chronicles 16:11-13 Isaiah sat at the table ready to eat breakfast. While his mom poured a bowl of cereal, he noticed something about her that felt as familiar as her ears; he noticed the silver chain around her neck with a small dice charm at the end. “Mom, why do you always wear that necklace?” Isaiah asked. Mom slid the bowl of cereal and a spoon across the table. “Good question,” she said as she poured her own bowl of cereal. “Do you remember my grandpa, your Great-Grandpa Anderson?” “Kind of,” Isaiah said. “Didn’t he die when I was really little?” “Yes,” Mom said. “When you were three. I wear this to remember him.” “Doesn’t it just make you sad?” Isaiah asked as he picked up his spoon. “I do feel sad,” Mom answered. “And that’s okay. I miss him so much. When I see this dice charm, I remember the way he loved me no matter what. I remember how he took broken things and restored them, like that classic car that’s still in your great-grandma’s garage. When he bought the car, it was basically a pile of rust. But when he finished his work, the car gleamed and looked new, and he hung fuzzy dice from the rearview mirror. These are things I want to remember, things that remind me not only of my grandpa, but also of Jesus and how He loves us and restores us.” “I’m going to think of that story now when I look at your necklace too,” Isaiah said. As he munched another spoonful of cereal, Mom said, “A lot of the Bible is about remembering—remembering who God is and what He has done, remembering His love and promises. While we’re sad about sin and pain, diseases and death, reading the Bible helps us remember the past and have hope for the future.” “I feel sad when I think about Joel’s little brother having leukemia,” Isaiah said. “Is there a Bible story that can give me and Joel some hope?” “Jesus healed many people when He was on earth, and those healings point to His promise to end pain, sickness, and death forever when He comes again.” Mom reached for her Bible. “I’ll look up some stories and verses we can read together when you get home from school.” –Rachel Lubow How about you? What is your favorite Bible story? How does it show you who God is? How does it give you hope? We all feel sad, confused, afraid, and lonely sometimes. One of the ways God gives us hope is by reminding us that He keeps every promise He makes, which is one of the things we learn about Him in many stories written in the Bible. Read it to remember what God has done and that He is faithful. Today's Key Verse: Remember the wondrous works He has done, His wonders, and the judgments He has pronounced. (CSB) 1 Chronicles 16:12 Today's Key Thought: Remembering God’s work gives us hope

Read: 1 Chronicles 16:11-13 Isaiah sat at the table ready to eat breakfast. While his mom poured a bowl of cereal, he noticed something about her that felt as familiar as her ears; he noticed the silver chain around her neck with a small dice charm at the end. “Mom, why do you always wear that necklace?” Isaiah asked. Mom slid the bowl of cereal and a spoon across the table. “Good question,” she said as she poured her own bowl of cereal. “Do you remember my grandpa, your Great-Grandpa Anderson?” “Kind of,” Isaiah said. “Didn’t he die when I was really little?” “Yes,” Mom said. “When you were three. I wear this to remember him.” “Doesn’t it just make you sad?” Isaiah asked as he picked up his spoon. “I do feel sad,” Mom answered. “And that’s okay. I miss him so much. When I see this dice charm, I remember the way he loved me no matter what. I remember how he took broken things and restored them, like that classic car that’s still in your great-grandma’s garage. When he bought the car, it was basically a pile of rust. But when he finished his work, the car gleamed and looked new, and he hung fuzzy dice from the rearview mirror. These are things I want to remember, things that remind me not only of my grandpa, but also of Jesus and how He loves us and restores us.” “I’m going to think of that story now when I look at your necklace too,” Isaiah said. As he munched another spoonful of cereal, Mom said, “A lot of the Bible is about remembering—remembering who God is and what He has done, remembering His love and promises. While we’re sad about sin and pain, diseases and death, reading the Bible helps us remember the past and have hope for the future.” “I feel sad when I think about Joel’s little brother having leukemia,” Isaiah said. “Is there a Bible story that can give me and Joel some hope?” “Jesus healed many people when He was on earth, and those healings point to His promise to end pain, sickness, and death forever when He comes again.” Mom reached for her Bible. “I’ll look up some stories and verses we can read together when you get home from school.” –Rachel Lubow How about you? What is your favorite Bible story? How does it show you who God is? How does it give you hope? We all feel sad, confused, afraid, and lonely sometimes. One of the ways God gives us hope is by reminding us that He keeps every promise He makes, which is one of the things we learn about Him in many stories written in the Bible. Read it to remember what God has done and that He is faithful. Today's Key Verse: Remember the wondrous works He has done, His wonders, and the judgments He has pronounced. (CSB) 1 Chronicles 16:12 Today's Key Thought: Remembering God’s work gives us hope

Reading to Remember fb0c0e69-39c1-4465-a7a8-aaadba0c31a4Wed, 21 May 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Life of David (2025) Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 141: The Life of David (2025)0bc95b8a-7bd3-4fc0-8f07-10d258b7659bWed, 21 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Last Judgment (2025) We delve into the cosmic event that will take place at the end of time known as the Last Judgment. Fr. Mike explains the difference between the Last Judgment and our particular judgment at the time of our death. We learn that the Last Judgment will reveal the consequences of all our actions and how God’s justice triumphs over all the injustices we’ve committed and suffered. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the message of the Last Judgment is ultimately one of hope and conversion. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1038-1041. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We delve into the cosmic event that will take place at the end of time known as the Last Judgment. Fr. Mike explains the difference between the Last Judgment and our particular judgment at the time of our death. We learn that the Last Judgment will reveal the consequences of all our actions and how God’s justice triumphs over all the injustices we’ve committed and suffered. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the message of the Last Judgment is ultimately one of hope and conversion. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1038-1041. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 141: The Last Judgment (2025)fd2ec5f4-4f6c-4ede-9625-230bf218afbcWed, 21 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Life of David (2025) Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 141: The Life of David (2025)ecf14b50-6db3-40fd-818b-44082c921080Wed, 21 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Life of David (2025) Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 141: The Life of David (2025)512d30a0-0b39-4600-aac4-30c890fe6d1dWed, 21 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReading to RememberIsaiah sat at the table ready to eat breakfast. While his mom poured a bowl of cereal, he noticed something about her that felt as familiar as her ears; he noticed the silver chain around her neck with a small dice charm at the end. "Mom, why do you always wear that necklace?" Isaiah asked. Mom slid the bowl of cereal and a spoon across the table. "Good question," she said as she poured her own bowl of cereal. "Do you remember my grandpa, your Great-Grandpa Anderson?" "Kind of," Isaiah said. "Didn't he die when I was really little?" "Yes," Mom said. "When you were three. I wear this to remember him." "Doesn't it just make you sad?" Isaiah asked as he picked up his spoon. "I do feel sad," Mom answered. "And that's okay. I miss him so much. When I see this dice charm, I remember the way he loved me no matter what. I remember how he took broken things and restored them, like that classic car that's still in your great-grandma's garage. When he bought the car, it was basically a pile of rust. But when he finished his work, the car gleamed and looked new, and he hung fuzzy dice from the rearview mirror. These are things I want to remember, things that remind me not only of my grandpa, but also of Jesus and how He loves us and restores us." "I'm going to think of that story now when I look at your necklace too," Isaiah said. As he munched another spoonful of cereal, Mom said, "A lot of the Bible is about remembering--remembering who God is and what He has done, remembering His love and promises. While we're sad about sin and pain, diseases and death, reading the Bible helps us remember the past and have hope for the future." "I feel sad when I think about Joel's little brother having leukemia," Isaiah said. "Is there a Bible story that can give me and Joel some hope?" "Jesus healed many people when He was on earth, and those healings point to His promise to end pain, sickness, and death forever when He comes again." Mom reached for her Bible. "I'll look up some stories and verses we can read together when you get home from school."–Rachel Lubow

Isaiah sat at the table ready to eat breakfast. While his mom poured a bowl of cereal, he noticed something about her that felt as familiar as her ears; he noticed the silver chain around her neck with a small dice charm at the end. "Mom, why do you always wear that necklace?" Isaiah asked. Mom slid the bowl of cereal and a spoon across the table. "Good question," she said as she poured her own bowl of cereal. "Do you remember my grandpa, your Great-Grandpa Anderson?" "Kind of," Isaiah said. "Didn't he die when I was really little?" "Yes," Mom said. "When you were three. I wear this to remember him." "Doesn't it just make you sad?" Isaiah asked as he picked up his spoon. "I do feel sad," Mom answered. "And that's okay. I miss him so much. When I see this dice charm, I remember the way he loved me no matter what. I remember how he took broken things and restored them, like that classic car that's still in your great-grandma's garage. When he bought the car, it was basically a pile of rust. But when he finished his work, the car gleamed and looked new, and he hung fuzzy dice from the rearview mirror. These are things I want to remember, things that remind me not only of my grandpa, but also of Jesus and how He loves us and restores us." "I'm going to think of that story now when I look at your necklace too," Isaiah said. As he munched another spoonful of cereal, Mom said, "A lot of the Bible is about remembering--remembering who God is and what He has done, remembering His love and promises. While we're sad about sin and pain, diseases and death, reading the Bible helps us remember the past and have hope for the future." "I feel sad when I think about Joel's little brother having leukemia," Isaiah said. "Is there a Bible story that can give me and Joel some hope?" "Jesus healed many people when He was on earth, and those healings point to His promise to end pain, sickness, and death forever when He comes again." Mom reached for her Bible. "I'll look up some stories and verses we can read together when you get home from school."–Rachel Lubow

Reading to Remembera02183ae-e37d-4711-9023-9436c12069d7Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Stubborn Leaves Read: Ephesians 4:22-24; Colossians 3:8-14 Iris pointed to an oak tree along the bike path where she was riding with her dad and her brother, Ethan. “Half the leaves on that tree are green, and half are brown!” she said. Ethan laughed. “I guess it can’t decide whether it’s spring or fall.” Dad stopped his bike under the tree. “Those brown leaves are left over from last year,” he said. “This kind of oak is very unwilling to let its leaves drop in the fall. Even the strong winds and heavy snowfall of winter are often unable to tear them from the branches.” “Well, the tree would look nicer if it would just let those ugly, useless old leaves drop,” said Iris. “Maybe the tree is a lot like us,” said Dad. “Sometimes we cling to ugly things too—like sinful thoughts and actions.” “Like calling people bad names,” said Ethan. “You do that, Iris.” Iris sighed “I know,” she said, “but at least I don’t go around pointing out other people’s faults and ignoring my own.” She frowned at her brother. “Okay, I admit it,” said Ethan. “I don’t know why I always notice the mistakes others make more than the good stuff they do.” As they got back on their bikes, Iris asked, “What makes those brown leaves finally fall? I know they don’t stay on the tree all summer.” “When new leaves grow and cover the tree, they push the old ones off,” replied Dad. “The old ones must give way to the new—and you know what? Our lives as Christians are like that too. The Bible says our old habits and desires are sinful, like dead leaves. But when we trust in Jesus, the Holy Spirit changes us into new creations and puts His love and desires in our hearts, like fresh leaves in the spring.” “So we want the new leaves in our lives to push off the dead ones?” asked Iris. Dad nodded. “The tree grows new leaves by giving more energy and nutrients to the new growth,” he explained. “And Jesus gives us the power to let go of our old ways and live in a way that shows others the new life we have in Him.” –Trudy Vander Veen How about you? Are there sins or bad habits in your life that you can’t seem to get rid of? We all have “dead leaves” like that, but Jesus offers forgiveness and hope. He’s given us the Holy Spirit so we have the power to replace those dead things with words and actions that bring life. Trust Him to help you let go of old habits and live the new life of love He’s given you. Today's Key Verse: Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. (NLT) Ephesians 4:24 Today's Key Thought: Live your new life in Jesus

Read: Ephesians 4:22-24; Colossians 3:8-14 Iris pointed to an oak tree along the bike path where she was riding with her dad and her brother, Ethan. “Half the leaves on that tree are green, and half are brown!” she said. Ethan laughed. “I guess it can’t decide whether it’s spring or fall.” Dad stopped his bike under the tree. “Those brown leaves are left over from last year,” he said. “This kind of oak is very unwilling to let its leaves drop in the fall. Even the strong winds and heavy snowfall of winter are often unable to tear them from the branches.” “Well, the tree would look nicer if it would just let those ugly, useless old leaves drop,” said Iris. “Maybe the tree is a lot like us,” said Dad. “Sometimes we cling to ugly things too—like sinful thoughts and actions.” “Like calling people bad names,” said Ethan. “You do that, Iris.” Iris sighed “I know,” she said, “but at least I don’t go around pointing out other people’s faults and ignoring my own.” She frowned at her brother. “Okay, I admit it,” said Ethan. “I don’t know why I always notice the mistakes others make more than the good stuff they do.” As they got back on their bikes, Iris asked, “What makes those brown leaves finally fall? I know they don’t stay on the tree all summer.” “When new leaves grow and cover the tree, they push the old ones off,” replied Dad. “The old ones must give way to the new—and you know what? Our lives as Christians are like that too. The Bible says our old habits and desires are sinful, like dead leaves. But when we trust in Jesus, the Holy Spirit changes us into new creations and puts His love and desires in our hearts, like fresh leaves in the spring.” “So we want the new leaves in our lives to push off the dead ones?” asked Iris. Dad nodded. “The tree grows new leaves by giving more energy and nutrients to the new growth,” he explained. “And Jesus gives us the power to let go of our old ways and live in a way that shows others the new life we have in Him.” –Trudy Vander Veen How about you? Are there sins or bad habits in your life that you can’t seem to get rid of? We all have “dead leaves” like that, but Jesus offers forgiveness and hope. He’s given us the Holy Spirit so we have the power to replace those dead things with words and actions that bring life. Trust Him to help you let go of old habits and live the new life of love He’s given you. Today's Key Verse: Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. (NLT) Ephesians 4:24 Today's Key Thought: Live your new life in Jesus

Stubborn Leaves 28dc6559-6920-4685-934f-53a48c61e39bTue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2025) 2d5c168c-9b74-46a6-911a-c178de28136eTue, 20 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: Purgatory and Hell (2025) Why do purgatory and hell exist? The Catechism teaches us today about the existence and the meaning of purgatory and hell. We learn that purgatory is a transitional state of purification while hell is the state of permanent separation from God. Fr. Mike reminds us that nobody drifts into heaven because “we cannot be united to God unless we freely choose to love him.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1030-1037. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why do purgatory and hell exist? The Catechism teaches us today about the existence and the meaning of purgatory and hell. We learn that purgatory is a transitional state of purification while hell is the state of permanent separation from God. Fr. Mike reminds us that nobody drifts into heaven because “we cannot be united to God unless we freely choose to love him.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1030-1037. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 140: Purgatory and Hell (2025)5790d819-2ea0-4434-9dcc-816d54296515Tue, 20 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2025) 226a3d2e-a332-4756-a403-0e8a9675a3a0Tue, 20 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2025) ef26a08b-5ea6-4998-a1be-20a4b27306ceTue, 20 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStubborn LeavesIris pointed to an oak tree along the bike path where she was riding with her dad and her brother, Ethan. "Half the leaves on that tree are green, and half are brown!" she said. Ethan laughed. "I guess it can't decide whether it's spring or fall." Dad stopped his bike under the tree. "Those brown leaves are left over from last year," he said. "This kind of oak is very unwilling to let its leaves drop in the fall. Even the strong winds and heavy snowfall of winter are often unable to tear them from the branches.""Well, the tree would look nicer if it would just let those ugly, useless old leaves drop," said Iris. "Maybe the tree is a lot like us," said Dad. "Sometimes we cling to ugly things too--like sinful thoughts and actions.""Like calling people bad names," said Ethan. "You do that, Iris."Iris sighed "I know," she said, "but at least I don't go around pointing out other people's faults and ignoring my own." She frowned at her brother. "Okay, I admit it," said Ethan. "I don't know why I always notice the mistakes others make more than the good stuff they do."As they got back on their bikes, Iris asked, "What makes those brown leaves finally fall? I know they don't stay on the tree all summer.""When new leaves grow and cover the tree, they push the old ones off," replied Dad. "The old ones must give way to the new--and you know what? Our lives as Christians are like that too. The Bible says our old habits and desires are sinful, like dead leaves. But when we trust in Jesus, the Holy Spirit changes us into new creations and puts His love and desires in our hearts, like fresh leaves in the spring.""So we want the new leaves in our lives to push off the dead ones?" asked Iris.Dad nodded. "The tree grows new leaves by giving more energy and nutrients to the new growth," he explained. "And Jesus gives us the power to let go of our old ways and live in a way that shows others the new life we have in Him." –Trudy Vander Veen

Iris pointed to an oak tree along the bike path where she was riding with her dad and her brother, Ethan. "Half the leaves on that tree are green, and half are brown!" she said. Ethan laughed. "I guess it can't decide whether it's spring or fall." Dad stopped his bike under the tree. "Those brown leaves are left over from last year," he said. "This kind of oak is very unwilling to let its leaves drop in the fall. Even the strong winds and heavy snowfall of winter are often unable to tear them from the branches.""Well, the tree would look nicer if it would just let those ugly, useless old leaves drop," said Iris. "Maybe the tree is a lot like us," said Dad. "Sometimes we cling to ugly things too--like sinful thoughts and actions.""Like calling people bad names," said Ethan. "You do that, Iris."Iris sighed "I know," she said, "but at least I don't go around pointing out other people's faults and ignoring my own." She frowned at her brother. "Okay, I admit it," said Ethan. "I don't know why I always notice the mistakes others make more than the good stuff they do."As they got back on their bikes, Iris asked, "What makes those brown leaves finally fall? I know they don't stay on the tree all summer.""When new leaves grow and cover the tree, they push the old ones off," replied Dad. "The old ones must give way to the new--and you know what? Our lives as Christians are like that too. The Bible says our old habits and desires are sinful, like dead leaves. But when we trust in Jesus, the Holy Spirit changes us into new creations and puts His love and desires in our hearts, like fresh leaves in the spring.""So we want the new leaves in our lives to push off the dead ones?" asked Iris.Dad nodded. "The tree grows new leaves by giving more energy and nutrients to the new growth," he explained. "And Jesus gives us the power to let go of our old ways and live in a way that shows others the new life we have in Him." –Trudy Vander Veen

Stubborn Leavesc88f5eba-6a4d-481c-9062-01e52b48cde4Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags246 - Keep Going Back To God with Jack LandryNo matter what our origin, we all struggle to follow the will of God. Our pride gets in the way, blocking our ability to both hear and follow His plan. The little things we do set the stage for our success in every aspect of life. The little habits and routines we do are essential. Join me in this episode for a great discussion with my guest Jack Landry about what we need to do as Christian men to continually surrender to God. We discuss the various natural tensions that men must lean into in order to thrive. We talk about how we surrender the outcome, repeatedly. You can learn more about Jack and go through his Morning Momentum Blueprint for free by reaching out to him on Instagram at jack.p.landry

No matter what our origin, we all struggle to follow the will of God. Our pride gets in the way, blocking our ability to both hear and follow His plan. The little things we do set the stage for our success in every aspect of life. The little habits and routines we do are essential. Join me in this episode for a great discussion with my guest Jack Landry about what we need to do as Christian men to continually surrender to God. We discuss the various natural tensions that men must lean into in order to thrive. We talk about how we surrender the outcome, repeatedly. You can learn more about Jack and go through his Morning Momentum Blueprint for free by reaching out to him on Instagram at jack.p.landry

full246 - Keep Going Back To God with Jack Landrye3f48ec8-064d-461a-86dd-3d8a585e2157Mon, 19 May 2025 10:30:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Chronic Disease Expert: We Can Now Reverse Stage 4 Cancer! This Common Food Is Feeding Your Cancer Cells!Is your daily diet secretly fuelling chronic disease? Dr. William Li reveals the shocking truth about what you're really eating. Dr. William Li is a world-renowned medical scientist specialising in chronic disease and blood vessel growth. He is Founder & President of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and his groundbreaking research has led to 44 medical treatments that target over 70 diseases. He is also the bestselling author of ‘Eat To Beat Your Diet’. He explains:  The number one common food that feeds cancer cells The surprising link between salt and accelerated aging How poor sleep is connected to belly fat The hidden health risks of microplastics in your diet How sugar quietly fuels chronic diseases 00:00 Intro   02:28 What Will People Out of This Conversation?   03:14 What Key Diseases Correlate to Diet?   04:35 Where Is Our Society at with Health and Food?   08:06 How Cancer Works in Our Body   14:50 How to Lower Your Risk of Cancer   16:09 Foods That Fuel Cancer   17:56 Debunking “Superfoods”   18:39 Risks of Electrolytes   19:46 Lowering the Body's Defenses: Risk of Consuming Added Sugars   21:26 Alcohol   22:08 Risks of Drinking Alcohol   22:43 How Does Stress Impact Immunity?   24:50 The Relationship Between Stress, Sleep, and Sickness   26:30 Why Lack of Sleep Contributes to Stress: The Glymphatic System   28:00 Deep Sleep Clears Your Mind and Burns Fat!   30:01 Why Are Cancer Cases in Young People Increasing?   32:54 Microplastics in Our Bodies   37:15 How Can I Lower My Exposure to Microplastics?   37:53 Benefits of Green Tea—but the Danger of Teabags!   40:17 Which Tea Has the Best Health Benefits?   41:32 Is Matcha Good for Me?   42:32 The Link Between Cured Meats and Cancer   46:10 My Personal Story with Cancer   58:50 Groundbreaking New Studies with AI   1:02:38 Successful Cancer Treatment Linked to Specific Gut Bacteria   1:09:01 What’s the Best Food Diet?   1:13:04 Why Is Japan Considered One of the Healthiest Countries?   1:16:29 The Different Body Fat Types and How They Affect You   1:22:23 Visceral Fat: Dangerous for Cancer   1:33:43 The Link Between Fat and Coffee   1:40:55 Is Fasting Good for Fat Loss?   1:43:08 Brain Diseases   1:46:26 Food Is Medicine   1:52:39 Should We Use Food Supplements?   1:54:15 The Superfoods Helping Our Body   👀 28.05.2025. Be the first to know: https://bit.ly/circle-mp Follow Dr William:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4krzrR2 Website - https://bit.ly/3SaLlmb  Youtube - https://bit.ly/4doaaox  You can purchase Dr William’s book, ‘Eat To Beat Your Diet’, here: https://amzn.to/44HiE7Z  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Notion - https://notion.com/doac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your daily diet secretly fuelling chronic disease? Dr. William Li reveals the shocking truth about what you're really eating. Dr. William Li is a world-renowned medical scientist specialising in chronic disease and blood vessel growth. He is Founder & President of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and his groundbreaking research has led to 44 medical treatments that target over 70 diseases. He is also the bestselling author of ‘Eat To Beat Your Diet’. He explains:  The number one common food that feeds cancer cells The surprising link between salt and accelerated aging How poor sleep is connected to belly fat The hidden health risks of microplastics in your diet How sugar quietly fuels chronic diseases 00:00 Intro   02:28 What Will People Out of This Conversation?   03:14 What Key Diseases Correlate to Diet?   04:35 Where Is Our Society at with Health and Food?   08:06 How Cancer Works in Our Body   14:50 How to Lower Your Risk of Cancer   16:09 Foods That Fuel Cancer   17:56 Debunking “Superfoods”   18:39 Risks of Electrolytes   19:46 Lowering the Body's Defenses: Risk of Consuming Added Sugars   21:26 Alcohol   22:08 Risks of Drinking Alcohol   22:43 How Does Stress Impact Immunity?   24:50 The Relationship Between Stress, Sleep, and Sickness   26:30 Why Lack of Sleep Contributes to Stress: The Glymphatic System   28:00 Deep Sleep Clears Your Mind and Burns Fat!   30:01 Why Are Cancer Cases in Young People Increasing?   32:54 Microplastics in Our Bodies   37:15 How Can I Lower My Exposure to Microplastics?   37:53 Benefits of Green Tea—but the Danger of Teabags!   40:17 Which Tea Has the Best Health Benefits?   41:32 Is Matcha Good for Me?   42:32 The Link Between Cured Meats and Cancer   46:10 My Personal Story with Cancer   58:50 Groundbreaking New Studies with AI   1:02:38 Successful Cancer Treatment Linked to Specific Gut Bacteria   1:09:01 What’s the Best Food Diet?   1:13:04 Why Is Japan Considered One of the Healthiest Countries?   1:16:29 The Different Body Fat Types and How They Affect You   1:22:23 Visceral Fat: Dangerous for Cancer   1:33:43 The Link Between Fat and Coffee   1:40:55 Is Fasting Good for Fat Loss?   1:43:08 Brain Diseases   1:46:26 Food Is Medicine   1:52:39 Should We Use Food Supplements?   1:54:15 The Superfoods Helping Our Body   👀 28.05.2025. Be the first to know: https://bit.ly/circle-mp Follow Dr William:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4krzrR2 Website - https://bit.ly/3SaLlmb  Youtube - https://bit.ly/4doaaox  You can purchase Dr William’s book, ‘Eat To Beat Your Diet’, here: https://amzn.to/44HiE7Z  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Notion - https://notion.com/doac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Chronic Disease Expert: We Can Now Reverse Stage 4 Cancer! This Common Food Is Feeding Your Cancer Cells!ffcda56c-f3a0-49a8-a531-18bb4e5a0418Mon, 19 May 2025 05:00:00 +00007619https://216.73.216.191/allTags Perfect Work of Art Read: Genesis 1:31; 2:1-3; Hebrews 12:2-3 Ari smudged a grey blotch in the sky painted on his canvas. “Can’t get this right,” he said to himself. Mom looked in at his bedroom door. “Did you finish your math?” Ari nodded. “Looks like you finished your painting for the art fair,” Mom said. Ari shook his head, and Mom left. Four-year-old Becca ran into the room holding a teapot. “Time for tea!” she yelled over and over while running in circles around Ari’s easel. “Becca! You’re a nuisance! Go away!” he growled. Becca fell silent. She stood still and stared at Ari, then quietly left the room with the teapot hanging down by her side. Ari’s shoulders drooped. He set down his brush and went to Becca’s room. “I’m sorry, Becca. I shouldn’t have yelled at you. You’re not a nuisance. I’d like some tea.” Becca skipped over to a little table set for tea. “Oh, goody! That’s your green cup.” After two cups of pretend tea and cake, Ari felt pretend full. “Your tea is good, Becca, but I have to work on my painting now. Okay?” Becca nodded. Later Mom came in to look at Ari’s painting while he fussed with lines on a tree trunk. “I can’t get this right,” he said. “I’ll never finish. It’s a good thing God isn’t like me, or the earth never would’ve gotten created. Just think, Mom, He didn’t have to correct anything. He didn’t make any mistakes.” “And He knew when He was done,” Mom added. “I don’t think I’ll ever be done with this painting.” Ari sighed. “Or with doing things wrong. I yelled at Becca again this morning. I said I was sorry, but I wish I’d be kind to her to begin with.” “Ari, you do wrong things because we’re all still dealing with sin in this world. But you’re like an art project of God’s. Because He’s your Savior and Lord, He’ll finish His project in you the same way He finished making the world. The Bible says God started a good work in you and will complete it perfectly on the day Jesus returns.” Ari smiled and began to clean his brushes. “I can’t make my art perfect, but I’m glad I have a perfect Creator who’s working on me.” –Laura Roesler How about you? Do you ever feel bad about something you said or did? Do you get frustrated because you keep doing wrong things? Even as a Christian, you’ll still struggle with sin in this world, but Jesus promises to forgive you when you admit your sin. God is at work in you, helping you be more loving to others and obedient to Him. You are His work of art, and you can trust Him to finish what He started. Today's Key Verse: He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (NIV) Philippians 1:6 Today's Key Thought: God finishes what He starts

Read: Genesis 1:31; 2:1-3; Hebrews 12:2-3 Ari smudged a grey blotch in the sky painted on his canvas. “Can’t get this right,” he said to himself. Mom looked in at his bedroom door. “Did you finish your math?” Ari nodded. “Looks like you finished your painting for the art fair,” Mom said. Ari shook his head, and Mom left. Four-year-old Becca ran into the room holding a teapot. “Time for tea!” she yelled over and over while running in circles around Ari’s easel. “Becca! You’re a nuisance! Go away!” he growled. Becca fell silent. She stood still and stared at Ari, then quietly left the room with the teapot hanging down by her side. Ari’s shoulders drooped. He set down his brush and went to Becca’s room. “I’m sorry, Becca. I shouldn’t have yelled at you. You’re not a nuisance. I’d like some tea.” Becca skipped over to a little table set for tea. “Oh, goody! That’s your green cup.” After two cups of pretend tea and cake, Ari felt pretend full. “Your tea is good, Becca, but I have to work on my painting now. Okay?” Becca nodded. Later Mom came in to look at Ari’s painting while he fussed with lines on a tree trunk. “I can’t get this right,” he said. “I’ll never finish. It’s a good thing God isn’t like me, or the earth never would’ve gotten created. Just think, Mom, He didn’t have to correct anything. He didn’t make any mistakes.” “And He knew when He was done,” Mom added. “I don’t think I’ll ever be done with this painting.” Ari sighed. “Or with doing things wrong. I yelled at Becca again this morning. I said I was sorry, but I wish I’d be kind to her to begin with.” “Ari, you do wrong things because we’re all still dealing with sin in this world. But you’re like an art project of God’s. Because He’s your Savior and Lord, He’ll finish His project in you the same way He finished making the world. The Bible says God started a good work in you and will complete it perfectly on the day Jesus returns.” Ari smiled and began to clean his brushes. “I can’t make my art perfect, but I’m glad I have a perfect Creator who’s working on me.” –Laura Roesler How about you? Do you ever feel bad about something you said or did? Do you get frustrated because you keep doing wrong things? Even as a Christian, you’ll still struggle with sin in this world, but Jesus promises to forgive you when you admit your sin. God is at work in you, helping you be more loving to others and obedient to Him. You are His work of art, and you can trust Him to finish what He started. Today's Key Verse: He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (NIV) Philippians 1:6 Today's Key Thought: God finishes what He starts

Perfect Work of Art 68d11797-f99b-4d1e-8740-37733ddc054bMon, 19 May 2025 05:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2025) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2025)ebf549f5-75d6-4905-a3e1-c47aa6acf699Mon, 19 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: I Believe in Life Everlasting (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore what happens to us at and after the moment of our death. We examine the importance of understanding that the Christian, who unites his death with Christ Jesus, takes a step towards Christ in everlasting life. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we have an active choice in our journey to our Father in heaven. We should not simply desire Heaven, but actively choose it. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1020-1029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore what happens to us at and after the moment of our death. We examine the importance of understanding that the Christian, who unites his death with Christ Jesus, takes a step towards Christ in everlasting life. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we have an active choice in our journey to our Father in heaven. We should not simply desire Heaven, but actively choose it. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1020-1029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 139: I Believe in Life Everlasting (2025)eac8db00-2b8e-41b4-bfe1-70737810e25fMon, 19 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2025) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2025)c2eb62ee-7fab-4388-8f60-eff3577fdbceMon, 19 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2025) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2025)7e75f58b-ee53-4b65-8ab1-8ef355b5af1aMon, 19 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPerfect Work of ArtAri smudged a grey blotch in the sky painted on his canvas. "Can't get this right," he said to himself.Mom looked in at his bedroom door. "Did you finish your math?" Ari nodded. "Looks like you finished your painting for the art fair," Mom said. Ari shook his head, and Mom left.Four-year-old Becca ran into the room holding a teapot. "Time for tea!" she yelled over and over while running in circles around Ari's easel."Becca! You're a nuisance! Go away!" he growled. Becca fell silent. She stood still and stared at Ari, then quietly left the room with the teapot hanging down by her side.Ari's shoulders drooped. He set down his brush and went to Becca's room. "I'm sorry, Becca. I shouldn't have yelled at you. You're not a nuisance. I'd like some tea."Becca skipped over to a little table set for tea. "Oh, goody! That's your green cup."After two cups of pretend tea and cake, Ari felt pretend full. "Your tea is good, Becca, but I have to work on my painting now. Okay?" Becca nodded.Later Mom came in to look at Ari's painting while he fussed with lines on a tree trunk. "I can't get this right," he said. "I'll never finish. It's a good thing God isn't like me, or the earth never would've gotten created. Just think, Mom, He didn't have to correct anything. He didn't make any mistakes.""And He knew when He was done," Mom added."I don't think I'll ever be done with this painting." Ari sighed. "Or with doing things wrong. I yelled at Becca again this morning. I said I was sorry, but I wish I'd be kind to her to begin with.""Ari, you do wrong things because we're all still dealing with sin in this world. But you're like an art project of God's. Because He's your Savior and Lord, He'll finish His project in you the same way He finished making the world. The Bible says God started a good work in you and will complete it perfectly on the day Jesus returns."Ari smiled and began to clean his brushes. "I can't make my art perfect, but I'm glad I have a perfect Creator who's working on me."–Laura Roesler

Ari smudged a grey blotch in the sky painted on his canvas. "Can't get this right," he said to himself.Mom looked in at his bedroom door. "Did you finish your math?" Ari nodded. "Looks like you finished your painting for the art fair," Mom said. Ari shook his head, and Mom left.Four-year-old Becca ran into the room holding a teapot. "Time for tea!" she yelled over and over while running in circles around Ari's easel."Becca! You're a nuisance! Go away!" he growled. Becca fell silent. She stood still and stared at Ari, then quietly left the room with the teapot hanging down by her side.Ari's shoulders drooped. He set down his brush and went to Becca's room. "I'm sorry, Becca. I shouldn't have yelled at you. You're not a nuisance. I'd like some tea."Becca skipped over to a little table set for tea. "Oh, goody! That's your green cup."After two cups of pretend tea and cake, Ari felt pretend full. "Your tea is good, Becca, but I have to work on my painting now. Okay?" Becca nodded.Later Mom came in to look at Ari's painting while he fussed with lines on a tree trunk. "I can't get this right," he said. "I'll never finish. It's a good thing God isn't like me, or the earth never would've gotten created. Just think, Mom, He didn't have to correct anything. He didn't make any mistakes.""And He knew when He was done," Mom added."I don't think I'll ever be done with this painting." Ari sighed. "Or with doing things wrong. I yelled at Becca again this morning. I said I was sorry, but I wish I'd be kind to her to begin with.""Ari, you do wrong things because we're all still dealing with sin in this world. But you're like an art project of God's. Because He's your Savior and Lord, He'll finish His project in you the same way He finished making the world. The Bible says God started a good work in you and will complete it perfectly on the day Jesus returns."Ari smiled and began to clean his brushes. "I can't make my art perfect, but I'm glad I have a perfect Creator who's working on me."–Laura Roesler

Perfect Work of Art674b065a-9e5b-47e2-b8e1-f9cf2c167ebaMon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Under the Covers Read: Mark 4:35-41 BOOM! Seven-year-old Carter sat up in bed. Rain spattered against the window, and lightning streaks made his room as bright as day. He could see his favorite teddy bear propped in a corner. BOOM! Another loud crash of thunder. Carter burrowed under his covers, a pillow pressed over his ears. From under the blankets, Carter peeked toward the wall where the rosy glow of a nightlight usually shone, but between flashes of lightning, only blackness filled the room. Cautiously, he poked the button of a little table lamp near his bed, but instead of warm, friendly light, there was nothing. Trembling, he buried himself even deeper in his bed. Rain poured down harder outside, sounding as if someone were hurling tennis balls against the house. Wide awake now, Carter wondered if he dared make a run for his parents’ room. Just then he felt a soft touch through his blanket. “Mom?” he asked in a muffled voice. “I’m here, honey.” Carter looked out from his blanket tent and, as another flash of lightning illuminated the room, saw his mother in her fuzzy green robe standing next to him. Another BOOM shook the house. “Noisy, isn’t it?” said Mom. As she sat down on the edge of Carter’s bed, the power came back on. With Mom there, and with the familiar light filling the room, Carter no longer felt afraid. “Did you remember that Jesus is right here with you, Carter?” asked Mom. “He was watching over you even before I came in. He controls the wind and rain, you know. We don’t have to be afraid because He’s with us.” Carter began to feel sleepy as he listened to his mother’s comforting voice. Her hands closed around his, and he heard her saying, “Thank You, Jesus, for loving Carter and especially for being here with him during the storm.” Outside, the storm rumbled farther away while rain dripped quietly from the roof. Through almost-closed eyes, Carter saw his mom turn the light off and tiptoe from his room. “Thank You, Jesus,” whispered Carter. “I’m so glad You’re always here.” He yawned, snuggled under his covers, and soon fell asleep. –Phyllis I. Klomparens How about you? Are you afraid of thunderstorms? Or maybe there’s something else that scares you, like meeting new people or being alone in the dark. When you’re in a situation that makes you feel scared, remember that Jesus is with you and trust Him to comfort you and help you not be afraid. He loves you so much that He gave His life to save you, and He is always watching over you. Trust Him to take care of you. Today's Key Verse: [Jesus] said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” (NIV) Mark 4:40 Today's Key Thought: Jesus is always with you

Read: Mark 4:35-41 BOOM! Seven-year-old Carter sat up in bed. Rain spattered against the window, and lightning streaks made his room as bright as day. He could see his favorite teddy bear propped in a corner. BOOM! Another loud crash of thunder. Carter burrowed under his covers, a pillow pressed over his ears. From under the blankets, Carter peeked toward the wall where the rosy glow of a nightlight usually shone, but between flashes of lightning, only blackness filled the room. Cautiously, he poked the button of a little table lamp near his bed, but instead of warm, friendly light, there was nothing. Trembling, he buried himself even deeper in his bed. Rain poured down harder outside, sounding as if someone were hurling tennis balls against the house. Wide awake now, Carter wondered if he dared make a run for his parents’ room. Just then he felt a soft touch through his blanket. “Mom?” he asked in a muffled voice. “I’m here, honey.” Carter looked out from his blanket tent and, as another flash of lightning illuminated the room, saw his mother in her fuzzy green robe standing next to him. Another BOOM shook the house. “Noisy, isn’t it?” said Mom. As she sat down on the edge of Carter’s bed, the power came back on. With Mom there, and with the familiar light filling the room, Carter no longer felt afraid. “Did you remember that Jesus is right here with you, Carter?” asked Mom. “He was watching over you even before I came in. He controls the wind and rain, you know. We don’t have to be afraid because He’s with us.” Carter began to feel sleepy as he listened to his mother’s comforting voice. Her hands closed around his, and he heard her saying, “Thank You, Jesus, for loving Carter and especially for being here with him during the storm.” Outside, the storm rumbled farther away while rain dripped quietly from the roof. Through almost-closed eyes, Carter saw his mom turn the light off and tiptoe from his room. “Thank You, Jesus,” whispered Carter. “I’m so glad You’re always here.” He yawned, snuggled under his covers, and soon fell asleep. –Phyllis I. Klomparens How about you? Are you afraid of thunderstorms? Or maybe there’s something else that scares you, like meeting new people or being alone in the dark. When you’re in a situation that makes you feel scared, remember that Jesus is with you and trust Him to comfort you and help you not be afraid. He loves you so much that He gave His life to save you, and He is always watching over you. Trust Him to take care of you. Today's Key Verse: [Jesus] said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” (NIV) Mark 4:40 Today's Key Thought: Jesus is always with you

Under the Covers 87306414-37a7-4a89-89ed-ffdde2fce208Sun, 18 May 2025 05:33:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2025) Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2025)d02de47d-6900-483a-8bab-5e374cacc4f7Sun, 18 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: Summary of the Resurrection of the Body (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the “nugget day” or summary for the Catechism paragraphs on the Resurrection and the Christian vision of death. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the face of death, we must not grieve as though we have no hope. He also points out the importance of preparing for the hour of our death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1012-1019. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the “nugget day” or summary for the Catechism paragraphs on the Resurrection and the Christian vision of death. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the face of death, we must not grieve as though we have no hope. He also points out the importance of preparing for the hour of our death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1012-1019. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 138: Summary of the Resurrection of the Body (2025)87452153-030b-4f5d-b859-3958fa17561eSun, 18 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2025) Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2025)1260c54a-f5a6-4695-92f8-5c7a50694554Sun, 18 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2025) Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2025)16afe3ed-ac63-477d-8150-7c2cc69a6058Sun, 18 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnder the CoversBOOM! Seven-year-old Carter sat up in bed. Rain spattered against the window, and lightning streaks made his room as bright as day. He could see his favorite teddy bear propped in a corner. BOOM! Another loud crash of thunder. Carter burrowed under his covers, a pillow pressed over his ears.From under the blankets, Carter peeked toward the wall where the rosy glow of a nightlight usually shone, but between flashes of lightning, only blackness filled the room. Cautiously, he poked the button of a little table lamp near his bed, but instead of warm, friendly light, there was nothing. Trembling, he buried himself even deeper in his bed.Rain poured down harder outside, sounding as if someone were hurling tennis balls against the house. Wide awake now, Carter wondered if he dared make a run for his parents' room. Just then he felt a soft touch through his blanket. "Mom?" he asked in a muffled voice."I'm here, honey." Carter looked out from his blanket tent and, as another flash of lightning illuminated the room, saw his mother in her fuzzy green robe standing next to him. Another BOOM shook the house. "Noisy, isn't it?" said Mom. As she sat down on the edge of Carter's bed, the power came back on. With Mom there, and with the familiar light filling the room, Carter no longer felt afraid. "Did you remember that Jesus is right here with you, Carter?" asked Mom. "He was watching over you even before I came in. He controls the wind and rain, you know. We don't have to be afraid because He's with us."Carter began to feel sleepy as he listened to his mother's comforting voice. Her hands closed around his, and he heard her saying, "Thank You, Jesus, for loving Carter and especially for being here with him during the storm." Outside, the storm rumbled farther away while rain dripped quietly from the roof. Through almost-closed eyes, Carter saw his mom turn the light off and tiptoe from his room."Thank You, Jesus," whispered Carter. "I'm so glad You're always here." He yawned, snuggled under his covers, and soon fell asleep. –Phyllis I. Klomparens

BOOM! Seven-year-old Carter sat up in bed. Rain spattered against the window, and lightning streaks made his room as bright as day. He could see his favorite teddy bear propped in a corner. BOOM! Another loud crash of thunder. Carter burrowed under his covers, a pillow pressed over his ears.From under the blankets, Carter peeked toward the wall where the rosy glow of a nightlight usually shone, but between flashes of lightning, only blackness filled the room. Cautiously, he poked the button of a little table lamp near his bed, but instead of warm, friendly light, there was nothing. Trembling, he buried himself even deeper in his bed.Rain poured down harder outside, sounding as if someone were hurling tennis balls against the house. Wide awake now, Carter wondered if he dared make a run for his parents' room. Just then he felt a soft touch through his blanket. "Mom?" he asked in a muffled voice."I'm here, honey." Carter looked out from his blanket tent and, as another flash of lightning illuminated the room, saw his mother in her fuzzy green robe standing next to him. Another BOOM shook the house. "Noisy, isn't it?" said Mom. As she sat down on the edge of Carter's bed, the power came back on. With Mom there, and with the familiar light filling the room, Carter no longer felt afraid. "Did you remember that Jesus is right here with you, Carter?" asked Mom. "He was watching over you even before I came in. He controls the wind and rain, you know. We don't have to be afraid because He's with us."Carter began to feel sleepy as he listened to his mother's comforting voice. Her hands closed around his, and he heard her saying, "Thank You, Jesus, for loving Carter and especially for being here with him during the storm." Outside, the storm rumbled farther away while rain dripped quietly from the roof. Through almost-closed eyes, Carter saw his mom turn the light off and tiptoe from his room."Thank You, Jesus," whispered Carter. "I'm so glad You're always here." He yawned, snuggled under his covers, and soon fell asleep. –Phyllis I. Klomparens

Under the Coversd3f36ad7-d4b6-4043-91a7-981abe327040Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLisa Bevere | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   this week we are beyond honored to welcome the one and only Lisa Bevere! Lisa is a New York Times bestselling author, powerhouse preacher, and spiritual godmother to women across the globe. Her bold voice has called generations of women to rise up, reclaim their God-given identity, and walk in holy confidence.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   Good ranchers special offer for this month: Free ground beef, bacon, chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code GGB. https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   this week we are beyond honored to welcome the one and only Lisa Bevere! Lisa is a New York Times bestselling author, powerhouse preacher, and spiritual godmother to women across the globe. Her bold voice has called generations of women to rise up, reclaim their God-given identity, and walk in holy confidence.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   Good ranchers special offer for this month: Free ground beef, bacon, chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code GGB. https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullLisa Bevere | Girls Gone Bible702c1e2e-3176-4a69-a679-76080a0ee95fSat, 17 May 2025 15:51:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/18/25 Move On: Not Alone Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Life is difficult. You don't have to move on alone. In a difficult life and a difficult mission, Paul had someone with him who helped him continue to do the work he was called to do. Paul had someone who helped him move on. Mass Readings from May 18, 2025: Acts 14:21-27 Psalm 145:8-13Revelation 21:1-5 John 13:31-33a, 34-35

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Life is difficult. You don't have to move on alone. In a difficult life and a difficult mission, Paul had someone with him who helped him continue to do the work he was called to do. Paul had someone who helped him move on. Mass Readings from May 18, 2025: Acts 14:21-27 Psalm 145:8-13Revelation 21:1-5 John 13:31-33a, 34-35

full05/18/25 Move On: Not Alonef7e4f61b-1c66-4eb0-be6d-257d34cc42f3Sat, 17 May 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/18/25 Move On: Not Alone Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Life is difficult. You don't have to move on alone. In a difficult life and a difficult mission, Paul had someone with him who helped him continue to do the work he was called to do. Paul had someone who helped him move on. Mass Readings from May 18, 2025: Acts 14:21-27 Psalm 145:8-13Revelation 21:1-5 John 13:31-33a, 34-35

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Life is difficult. You don't have to move on alone. In a difficult life and a difficult mission, Paul had someone with him who helped him continue to do the work he was called to do. Paul had someone who helped him move on. Mass Readings from May 18, 2025: Acts 14:21-27 Psalm 145:8-13Revelation 21:1-5 John 13:31-33a, 34-35

full05/18/25 Move On: Not Alone174c6172-05a4-497b-9bdd-a1f76376f850Sat, 17 May 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Pretender Read: Matthew 15:7-9; Titus 1:15-16 "Look,” said Adrian, pointing to an insect he and his sister Eva had caught out in the garden. “Maybe it’s praying!” Sure enough, the bug’s forelegs were folded together as if in prayer. “Let’s see if we can find out what it is.” The kids searched online and found a picture of the bug they had caught. “It’s a praying mantis,” said Adrian. “Does it really pray?” asked Eva. Adrian laughed. “Of course not! Bugs don’t pray. I wonder what we should feed it?” He scrolled down the page. “This says they eat other insects and like to eat their prey alive.” “Gross!” said Eva, wrinkling up her nose. “It says here that if you put a small piece of meat on a string and move it in front of a praying mantis, he may think it’s alive and eat it,” said Adrian. “Let’s try it!” Adrian put a tiny piece of hamburger on the end of a string, and sure enough, the mantis lunged for it. “So, did your new pet like the food you gave him?” asked Mom. Adrian nodded. “The website we found said praying mantises are vicious little creatures. It said the female will even eat her husband if she gets hungry enough.” “You little hypocrite,” said Mom, looking at the bug. “You look so faithful and devoted with your forelegs folded like that, but you’re a pretender—you don’t mean it at all.” Eva giggled. “That would be a good name for him.” So Pretender he became. Whenever Adrian looked at Pretender, he felt a bit funny inside. At dinnertime he folded his hands and said “Amen” after his parents, but he never cared to listen to what was being said. I’m just like that bug, he thought. I’m not really praying—I’m just pretending. Adrian knew Jesus loved him, and he pretended he loved Jesus too. But he had never asked Jesus to be his Savior. As Adrian snuggled down into his blankets one night, God seemed to be whispering to him, Haven’t you been a pretender long enough? Suddenly, Adrian tossed off the blankets and got up. I’m going to talk to Mom and Dad! he thought. I want to quit pretending and become a real Christian. –Matilda H. Nordtvedt How about you? Are you just going through the motions so others think you’re a Christian? Are you more focused on fitting in or pleasing your parents than on God and what He thinks? God loves you so much He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for your sins so you could have eternal life with Him. He wants a real relationship with you, not a pretend one. Become a real Christian by trusting in Jesus today. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. (NIV) Matthew 15:8 Today's Key Thought: Don’t be a pretend Christian

Read: Matthew 15:7-9; Titus 1:15-16 "Look,” said Adrian, pointing to an insect he and his sister Eva had caught out in the garden. “Maybe it’s praying!” Sure enough, the bug’s forelegs were folded together as if in prayer. “Let’s see if we can find out what it is.” The kids searched online and found a picture of the bug they had caught. “It’s a praying mantis,” said Adrian. “Does it really pray?” asked Eva. Adrian laughed. “Of course not! Bugs don’t pray. I wonder what we should feed it?” He scrolled down the page. “This says they eat other insects and like to eat their prey alive.” “Gross!” said Eva, wrinkling up her nose. “It says here that if you put a small piece of meat on a string and move it in front of a praying mantis, he may think it’s alive and eat it,” said Adrian. “Let’s try it!” Adrian put a tiny piece of hamburger on the end of a string, and sure enough, the mantis lunged for it. “So, did your new pet like the food you gave him?” asked Mom. Adrian nodded. “The website we found said praying mantises are vicious little creatures. It said the female will even eat her husband if she gets hungry enough.” “You little hypocrite,” said Mom, looking at the bug. “You look so faithful and devoted with your forelegs folded like that, but you’re a pretender—you don’t mean it at all.” Eva giggled. “That would be a good name for him.” So Pretender he became. Whenever Adrian looked at Pretender, he felt a bit funny inside. At dinnertime he folded his hands and said “Amen” after his parents, but he never cared to listen to what was being said. I’m just like that bug, he thought. I’m not really praying—I’m just pretending. Adrian knew Jesus loved him, and he pretended he loved Jesus too. But he had never asked Jesus to be his Savior. As Adrian snuggled down into his blankets one night, God seemed to be whispering to him, Haven’t you been a pretender long enough? Suddenly, Adrian tossed off the blankets and got up. I’m going to talk to Mom and Dad! he thought. I want to quit pretending and become a real Christian. –Matilda H. Nordtvedt How about you? Are you just going through the motions so others think you’re a Christian? Are you more focused on fitting in or pleasing your parents than on God and what He thinks? God loves you so much He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for your sins so you could have eternal life with Him. He wants a real relationship with you, not a pretend one. Become a real Christian by trusting in Jesus today. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. (NIV) Matthew 15:8 Today's Key Thought: Don’t be a pretend Christian

Pretender 0276a245-c7f4-4d95-b3e7-b722d54931d3Sat, 17 May 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2025) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2025)f56faf4c-387f-420a-a3e0-1c72f48910fcSat, 17 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: Dying in Christ Jesus (2025) Fr. Mike examines the mystery of death and dying in Christ. Together, we explore the reality that in order to live with Christ, we must first die with Christ. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ accepted death in an act of free and complete submission to God’s will, and how we can follow that example by completely accepting God’s will in our own lives. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 1005-1011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the mystery of death and dying in Christ. Together, we explore the reality that in order to live with Christ, we must first die with Christ. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ accepted death in an act of free and complete submission to God’s will, and how we can follow that example by completely accepting God’s will in our own lives. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 1005-1011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 137: Dying in Christ Jesus (2025)d60186ee-c64d-4001-a68e-f9cdb98734abSat, 17 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: The Mystagogy of Baptism (2025) Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism, specifically the mystagogy of the rite of Baptism. The Catechism explains each and every element of the Baptismal rite, from the Sign of the Cross to the baptismal water. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on Baptism as the beginning of our sacramental journey and how we are called to walk as children of God throughout our lives after our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1234-1245. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism, specifically the mystagogy of the rite of Baptism. The Catechism explains each and every element of the Baptismal rite, from the Sign of the Cross to the baptismal water. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on Baptism as the beginning of our sacramental journey and how we are called to walk as children of God throughout our lives after our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1234-1245. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 169: The Mystagogy of Baptism (2025)3648c3f6-7d38-47c2-9e00-b097011e7493Sat, 17 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2025) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2025)27b8c1fd-dea5-40ed-9283-13a19ccb044eSat, 17 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2025) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2025)12e60be5-672a-437a-8764-7c8032828133Sat, 17 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPretender"Look," said Adrian, pointing to an insect he and his sister Eva had caught out in the garden. "Maybe it's praying!" Sure enough, the bug's forelegs were folded together as if in prayer. "Let's see if we can find out what it is." The kids searched online and found a picture of the bug they had caught. "It's a praying mantis," said Adrian."Does it really pray?" asked Eva.Adrian laughed. "Of course not! Bugs don't pray. I wonder what we should feed it?" He scrolled down the page. "This says they eat other insects and like to eat their prey alive.""Gross!" said Eva, wrinkling up her nose."It says here that if you put a small piece of meat on a string and move it in front of a praying mantis, he may think it's alive and eat it," said Adrian. "Let's try it!"Adrian put a tiny piece of hamburger on the end of a string, and sure enough, the mantis lunged for it."So, did your new pet like the food you gave him?" asked Mom.Adrian nodded. "The website we found said praying mantises are vicious little creatures. It said the female will even eat her husband if she gets hungry enough.""You little hypocrite," said Mom, looking at the bug. "You look so faithful and devoted with your forelegs folded like that, but you're a pretender--you don't mean it at all."Eva giggled. "That would be a good name for him." So Pretender he became.Whenever Adrian looked at Pretender, he felt a bit funny inside. At dinnertime he folded his hands and said "Amen" after his parents, but he never cared to listen to what was being said. I'm just like that bug, he thought. I'm not really praying--I'm just pretending. Adrian knew Jesus loved him, and he pretended he loved Jesus too. But he had never asked Jesus to be his Savior.As Adrian snuggled down into his blankets one night, God seemed to be whispering to him, Haven't you been a pretender long enough? Suddenly, Adrian tossed off the blankets and got up. I'm going to talk to Mom and Dad! he thought. I want to quit pretending and become a real Christian.–Matilda H. Nordtvedt

"Look," said Adrian, pointing to an insect he and his sister Eva had caught out in the garden. "Maybe it's praying!" Sure enough, the bug's forelegs were folded together as if in prayer. "Let's see if we can find out what it is." The kids searched online and found a picture of the bug they had caught. "It's a praying mantis," said Adrian."Does it really pray?" asked Eva.Adrian laughed. "Of course not! Bugs don't pray. I wonder what we should feed it?" He scrolled down the page. "This says they eat other insects and like to eat their prey alive.""Gross!" said Eva, wrinkling up her nose."It says here that if you put a small piece of meat on a string and move it in front of a praying mantis, he may think it's alive and eat it," said Adrian. "Let's try it!"Adrian put a tiny piece of hamburger on the end of a string, and sure enough, the mantis lunged for it."So, did your new pet like the food you gave him?" asked Mom.Adrian nodded. "The website we found said praying mantises are vicious little creatures. It said the female will even eat her husband if she gets hungry enough.""You little hypocrite," said Mom, looking at the bug. "You look so faithful and devoted with your forelegs folded like that, but you're a pretender--you don't mean it at all."Eva giggled. "That would be a good name for him." So Pretender he became.Whenever Adrian looked at Pretender, he felt a bit funny inside. At dinnertime he folded his hands and said "Amen" after his parents, but he never cared to listen to what was being said. I'm just like that bug, he thought. I'm not really praying--I'm just pretending. Adrian knew Jesus loved him, and he pretended he loved Jesus too. But he had never asked Jesus to be his Savior.As Adrian snuggled down into his blankets one night, God seemed to be whispering to him, Haven't you been a pretender long enough? Suddenly, Adrian tossed off the blankets and got up. I'm going to talk to Mom and Dad! he thought. I want to quit pretending and become a real Christian.–Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Pretender24d553a8-d02e-42df-88c8-1ac6dfa3680fSat, 17 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagshow could i possibly be lovable?Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares something the Lord is walking her through which is worthiness. Jesus looked at our sin and the unconditional love He had for us and made the ultimate sacrifice of dying the Cross. He calls us worthy! Thank you Jesus ! "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail." Lamenations 3:22 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares something the Lord is walking her through which is worthiness. Jesus looked at our sin and the unconditional love He had for us and made the ultimate sacrifice of dying the Cross. He calls us worthy! Thank you Jesus ! "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail." Lamenations 3:22 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullhow could i possibly be lovable?b4b08902-d502-4931-9a58-94429f312d8eFri, 16 May 2025 12:00:00 +00002186https://216.73.216.191/allTagshow could i possibly be lovable?Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares something the Lord is walking her through which is worthiness. Jesus looked at our sin and the unconditional love He had for us and made the ultimate sacrifice of dying the Cross. He calls us worthy! Thank you Jesus ! "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail." Lamenations 3:22 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares something the Lord is walking her through which is worthiness. Jesus looked at our sin and the unconditional love He had for us and made the ultimate sacrifice of dying the Cross. He calls us worthy! Thank you Jesus ! "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail." Lamenations 3:22 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullhow could i possibly be lovable?6d016132-6414-4852-9b10-179f4f604369Fri, 16 May 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost Replayed Moment: Mo Gawdat - This Is The Only Thing That Will Survive AI, We Must Act Now! As AI rapidly advances, Mo Gawdat shares a candid and thoughtful exploration of what the future holds for humanity. From AI’s growing intelligence and its impact on creativity to the looming disruption of jobs and society, this top moment challenges us to rethink our role in a world where machines might outsmart us. Mo also reflects on the irreplaceable value of human connection and the need to prepare for a future shaped by technology. Whether you’re excited or worried about AI, this conversation offers a crucial perspective on how we adapt, survive, and find meaning in the age of artificial intelligence. Register yourself by visiting: ⁠Gartner.com/Symposium⁠ Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/ocYmHrkuoTb⁠ Apple - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/EBSoMmQuoTb⁠ Watch the Episodes On YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Mo Gawdat - https://www.mogawdat.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As AI rapidly advances, Mo Gawdat shares a candid and thoughtful exploration of what the future holds for humanity. From AI’s growing intelligence and its impact on creativity to the looming disruption of jobs and society, this top moment challenges us to rethink our role in a world where machines might outsmart us. Mo also reflects on the irreplaceable value of human connection and the need to prepare for a future shaped by technology. Whether you’re excited or worried about AI, this conversation offers a crucial perspective on how we adapt, survive, and find meaning in the age of artificial intelligence. Register yourself by visiting: ⁠Gartner.com/Symposium⁠ Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/ocYmHrkuoTb⁠ Apple - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/EBSoMmQuoTb⁠ Watch the Episodes On YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Mo Gawdat - https://www.mogawdat.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMost Replayed Moment: Mo Gawdat - This Is The Only Thing That Will Survive AI, We Must Act Now! fe2c9ae7-9aef-4e79-a7ff-81a9d43d5250Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +00001377https://216.73.216.191/allTags Stop the Squeak Read: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 45:7; 1 Corinthians 10:10-12 "Hey, Amy! Don’t forget to get the wastebasket from my room,” said Greyson as he opened the door to go out. Amy scowled at him. “I hate taking out the trash.” She turned to her mother. “Greyson always gets the easy stuff to do while I have to tramp around the house collecting smelly old garbage!” “You chose that job for this month,” Mom reminded her. “You said you were tired of dusting and folding laundry and that Greyson always got the easy jobs—like emptying the trash.” Amy muttered to herself as she left to start collecting wastebaskets. A little later, the back door squeaked loudly as Greyson pushed it open and came back in. “That squeaky door is driving me crazy!” Amy said crossly. “Quit going in and out, Greyson.” Her brother grinned and turned back toward the door. “I think I left something outside. I’ll be back in a minute.” He swung the door back and forth. “Mom, make him stop!” Amy whined, covering her ears. “Enough, Greyson,” said Mom. “Quit teasing.” Just then Dad opened the squeaky door. “I guess it’s about time for me to oil these hinges,” he said. “They’re complaining pretty loudly.” He let the door squeak shut behind him as he walked in. “Remember the Bible verses we read for devotions last night—the ones about the Israelites after they left Egypt? They complained a lot—just like this screen door. It needs oil, and I think they needed to apply oil to their lives by remembering God was with them and promised to take care of them. Perhaps that would be what the Bible calls the oil of joy.” “Yeah. Some people around here need some of that oil too,” said Greyson, giving his sister a grin. Amy sighed. “I guess I have been pretty squeaky lately.” “Well, you can apply oil to that squeak by remembering the joy you have in Jesus,” said Dad. “He saved us from sin so we could be filled with the joy of knowing Him for all eternity. We can experience that joy by remembering He loves us and is always with us—even when things don’t go our way.” Amy straightened up. “Okay…sorry for complaining. Now, who has trash they’d like me to get rid of?” –Maria I. Sellers How about you? Do you complain a lot? Are you constantly telling those around you about every little thing that isn’t exactly the way you’d like it? If so, you need to apply some oil of joy to your life. Remember how much Jesus loves you and all that He has done for you. Instead of complaining, praise Him and trust Him to help you learn to be content with what He’s given you. Today's Key Verse: Do everything without complaining or arguing. (ERV) Philippians 2:14 Today's Key Thought: Don’t complain

Read: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 45:7; 1 Corinthians 10:10-12 "Hey, Amy! Don’t forget to get the wastebasket from my room,” said Greyson as he opened the door to go out. Amy scowled at him. “I hate taking out the trash.” She turned to her mother. “Greyson always gets the easy stuff to do while I have to tramp around the house collecting smelly old garbage!” “You chose that job for this month,” Mom reminded her. “You said you were tired of dusting and folding laundry and that Greyson always got the easy jobs—like emptying the trash.” Amy muttered to herself as she left to start collecting wastebaskets. A little later, the back door squeaked loudly as Greyson pushed it open and came back in. “That squeaky door is driving me crazy!” Amy said crossly. “Quit going in and out, Greyson.” Her brother grinned and turned back toward the door. “I think I left something outside. I’ll be back in a minute.” He swung the door back and forth. “Mom, make him stop!” Amy whined, covering her ears. “Enough, Greyson,” said Mom. “Quit teasing.” Just then Dad opened the squeaky door. “I guess it’s about time for me to oil these hinges,” he said. “They’re complaining pretty loudly.” He let the door squeak shut behind him as he walked in. “Remember the Bible verses we read for devotions last night—the ones about the Israelites after they left Egypt? They complained a lot—just like this screen door. It needs oil, and I think they needed to apply oil to their lives by remembering God was with them and promised to take care of them. Perhaps that would be what the Bible calls the oil of joy.” “Yeah. Some people around here need some of that oil too,” said Greyson, giving his sister a grin. Amy sighed. “I guess I have been pretty squeaky lately.” “Well, you can apply oil to that squeak by remembering the joy you have in Jesus,” said Dad. “He saved us from sin so we could be filled with the joy of knowing Him for all eternity. We can experience that joy by remembering He loves us and is always with us—even when things don’t go our way.” Amy straightened up. “Okay…sorry for complaining. Now, who has trash they’d like me to get rid of?” –Maria I. Sellers How about you? Do you complain a lot? Are you constantly telling those around you about every little thing that isn’t exactly the way you’d like it? If so, you need to apply some oil of joy to your life. Remember how much Jesus loves you and all that He has done for you. Instead of complaining, praise Him and trust Him to help you learn to be content with what He’s given you. Today's Key Verse: Do everything without complaining or arguing. (ERV) Philippians 2:14 Today's Key Thought: Don’t complain

Stop the Squeak 338af680-ee41-4517-acc4-9bbeb92be236Fri, 16 May 2025 04:35:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2025) Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2025)789fef8b-c5ba-40e2-9653-088e70e59222Fri, 16 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Questions of Resurrection (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack some of the questions surrounding the resurrection of the dead. The Catechism clarifies who, how, and when each person will rise from the dead, body and soul. We also examine how we are already somewhat in participation with Christ’s death and resurrection through our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 997-1004. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack some of the questions surrounding the resurrection of the dead. The Catechism clarifies who, how, and when each person will rise from the dead, body and soul. We also examine how we are already somewhat in participation with Christ’s death and resurrection through our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 997-1004. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 136: Questions of Resurrection (2025)a46b1fe4-4e7a-4a18-975c-d10f5d04ac41Fri, 16 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2025) Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2025)1f6d0dc9-1b37-4f09-8b1f-c18007df019eFri, 16 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2025) Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2025)dd0c0019-fcc0-49f2-8e0d-6da12f1161a7Fri, 16 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStop the Squeak"Hey, Amy! Don't forget to get the wastebasket from my room," said Greyson as he opened the door to go out.Amy scowled at him. "I hate taking out the trash." She turned to her mother. "Greyson always gets the easy stuff to do while I have to tramp around the house collecting smelly old garbage!""You chose that job for this month," Mom reminded her. "You said you were tired of dusting and folding laundry and that Greyson always got the easy jobs--like emptying the trash." Amy muttered to herself as she left to start collecting wastebaskets.A little later, the back door squeaked loudly as Greyson pushed it open and came back in. "That squeaky door is driving me crazy!" Amy said crossly. "Quit going in and out, Greyson."Her brother grinned and turned back toward the door. "I think I left something outside. I'll be back in a minute." He swung the door back and forth."Mom, make him stop!" Amy whined, covering her ears."Enough, Greyson," said Mom. "Quit teasing."Just then Dad opened the squeaky door. "I guess it's about time for me to oil these hinges," he said. "They're complaining pretty loudly." He let the door squeak shut behind him as he walked in. "Remember the Bible verses we read for devotions last night--the ones about the Israelites after they left Egypt? They complained a lot--just like this screen door. It needs oil, and I think they needed to apply oil to their lives by remembering God was with them and promised to take care of them. Perhaps that would be what the Bible calls the oil of joy.""Yeah. Some people around here need some of that oil too," said Greyson, giving his sister a grin.Amy sighed. "I guess I have been pretty squeaky lately.""Well, you can apply oil to that squeak by remembering the joy you have in Jesus," said Dad. "He saved us from sin so we could be filled with the joy of knowing Him for all eternity. We can experience that joy by remembering He loves us and is always with us--even when things don't go our way." Amy straightened up. "Okay…sorry for complaining. Now, who has trash they'd like me to get rid of?"–Maria I. Sellers

"Hey, Amy! Don't forget to get the wastebasket from my room," said Greyson as he opened the door to go out.Amy scowled at him. "I hate taking out the trash." She turned to her mother. "Greyson always gets the easy stuff to do while I have to tramp around the house collecting smelly old garbage!""You chose that job for this month," Mom reminded her. "You said you were tired of dusting and folding laundry and that Greyson always got the easy jobs--like emptying the trash." Amy muttered to herself as she left to start collecting wastebaskets.A little later, the back door squeaked loudly as Greyson pushed it open and came back in. "That squeaky door is driving me crazy!" Amy said crossly. "Quit going in and out, Greyson."Her brother grinned and turned back toward the door. "I think I left something outside. I'll be back in a minute." He swung the door back and forth."Mom, make him stop!" Amy whined, covering her ears."Enough, Greyson," said Mom. "Quit teasing."Just then Dad opened the squeaky door. "I guess it's about time for me to oil these hinges," he said. "They're complaining pretty loudly." He let the door squeak shut behind him as he walked in. "Remember the Bible verses we read for devotions last night--the ones about the Israelites after they left Egypt? They complained a lot--just like this screen door. It needs oil, and I think they needed to apply oil to their lives by remembering God was with them and promised to take care of them. Perhaps that would be what the Bible calls the oil of joy.""Yeah. Some people around here need some of that oil too," said Greyson, giving his sister a grin.Amy sighed. "I guess I have been pretty squeaky lately.""Well, you can apply oil to that squeak by remembering the joy you have in Jesus," said Dad. "He saved us from sin so we could be filled with the joy of knowing Him for all eternity. We can experience that joy by remembering He loves us and is always with us--even when things don't go our way." Amy straightened up. "Okay…sorry for complaining. Now, who has trash they'd like me to get rid of?"–Maria I. Sellers

Stop the Squeak804417b0-9761-4268-909a-2f4f7b79199cFri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow the Holy Spirit Guides the Election of the Pope How does the Holy Spirit guide the Church when a new pope is chosen? Fr. Mike explains the unique relationship between divine guidance and human decision-making in the papal election. Though the process can be slow, complicated, and even filled with disagreement, the Holy Spirit is still powerfully at work—just as He is in our everyday lives. To learn more about Pope Leo XIV, pre-order your copy of, &quot;When the White Smoke Clears&quot;: https://ascensionpress.com/products/when-the-white-smoke-clears-a-guide-to-the-early-days-of-pope-leo-xiv?_kx=03d8RdkdWYsj7Js0fI-L2sXIJR08xnuhKbFd2znlNmDo1V-4EAF588_SwY55rxnO.TcpZhHSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How does the Holy Spirit guide the Church when a new pope is chosen? Fr. Mike explains the unique relationship between divine guidance and human decision-making in the papal election. Though the process can be slow, complicated, and even filled with disagreement, the Holy Spirit is still powerfully at work—just as He is in our everyday lives. To learn more about Pope Leo XIV, pre-order your copy of, &quot;When the White Smoke Clears&quot;: https://ascensionpress.com/products/when-the-white-smoke-clears-a-guide-to-the-early-days-of-pope-leo-xiv?_kx=03d8RdkdWYsj7Js0fI-L2sXIJR08xnuhKbFd2znlNmDo1V-4EAF588_SwY55rxnO.TcpZhHSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow the Holy Spirit Guides the Election of the Pope164e17ae-2b99-4a93-b515-64c085e24bbcThu, 15 May 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow the Holy Spirit Guides the Election of the Pope How does the Holy Spirit guide the Church when a new pope is chosen? Fr. Mike explains the unique relationship between divine guidance and human decision-making in the papal election. Though the process can be slow, complicated, and even filled with disagreement, the Holy Spirit is still powerfully at work—just as He is in our everyday lives. To learn more about Pope Leo XIV, pre-order your copy of, &quot;When the White Smoke Clears&quot;: https://ascensionpress.com/products/when-the-white-smoke-clears-a-guide-to-the-early-days-of-pope-leo-xiv?_kx=03d8RdkdWYsj7Js0fI-L2sXIJR08xnuhKbFd2znlNmDo1V-4EAF588_SwY55rxnO.TcpZhHSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How does the Holy Spirit guide the Church when a new pope is chosen? Fr. Mike explains the unique relationship between divine guidance and human decision-making in the papal election. Though the process can be slow, complicated, and even filled with disagreement, the Holy Spirit is still powerfully at work—just as He is in our everyday lives. To learn more about Pope Leo XIV, pre-order your copy of, &quot;When the White Smoke Clears&quot;: https://ascensionpress.com/products/when-the-white-smoke-clears-a-guide-to-the-early-days-of-pope-leo-xiv?_kx=03d8RdkdWYsj7Js0fI-L2sXIJR08xnuhKbFd2znlNmDo1V-4EAF588_SwY55rxnO.TcpZhHSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow the Holy Spirit Guides the Election of the Pope9afa433a-66fb-4798-b373-2e753fd8172bThu, 15 May 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#919 - Luke 5:17-26 – Jesus and a Paralyzed ManThis episode is part 12 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus meets a paralyzed man and forgives and heals him. This man had some very amazing friends. Can we be a friend like this? https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-5-jesus-and-a-paralyzed-man/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 12 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus meets a paralyzed man and forgives and heals him. This man had some very amazing friends. Can we be a friend like this? https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-5-jesus-and-a-paralyzed-man/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#919 - Luke 5:17-26 – Jesus and a Paralyzed Man2d68f1b1-e43a-410b-adb5-443c948de3eaThu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000696https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Win the Spiritual Battle No One Prepares You For w/ T.K. ColemanMen grow up with emotions they can't understand or explain—impatience, anger, frustration, even loneliness or sadness—and because they lack the framework for how to work with these emotions they are ultimately controlled by them. In this episode, John Heinen sits down with T.K. Coleman—top 100 podcaster (The Minimalists) and author of Emotional Clutter—to expose the quiet war within: a spiritual battle fought not with swords, but with unprocessed emotions and buried beliefs. Together they unpack why suppressing emotion doesn’t make you strong—it makes you weak and immature. Learn why reclaiming your inner life is essential to leading your outer one. This isn’t self-help fluff. It’s a battle plan for men who want clarity, freedom, and spiritual firepower in a distracted world. We also discuss our thoughts on Pope Leo XIV. 🟢 FREE ROSARY this month - ⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠ 🔥 Get TK’s Book for FREE: Emotional Clutter🔥 Follow TK: @tk_coleman | LinkedIn🔥 Explore The Minimalists Podcast: theminimalists.com/podcast QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 FREE ROSARY | CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS Enjoy 24 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men grow up with emotions they can't understand or explain—impatience, anger, frustration, even loneliness or sadness—and because they lack the framework for how to work with these emotions they are ultimately controlled by them. In this episode, John Heinen sits down with T.K. Coleman—top 100 podcaster (The Minimalists) and author of Emotional Clutter—to expose the quiet war within: a spiritual battle fought not with swords, but with unprocessed emotions and buried beliefs. Together they unpack why suppressing emotion doesn’t make you strong—it makes you weak and immature. Learn why reclaiming your inner life is essential to leading your outer one. This isn’t self-help fluff. It’s a battle plan for men who want clarity, freedom, and spiritual firepower in a distracted world. We also discuss our thoughts on Pope Leo XIV. 🟢 FREE ROSARY this month - ⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠ 🔥 Get TK’s Book for FREE: Emotional Clutter🔥 Follow TK: @tk_coleman | LinkedIn🔥 Explore The Minimalists Podcast: theminimalists.com/podcast QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 FREE ROSARY | CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS Enjoy 24 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow to Win the Spiritual Battle No One Prepares You For w/ T.K. Coleman26722ec5-9562-4baa-a743-16cb64c4faa1Thu, 15 May 2025 10:00:00 +00004454https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPhysiotherapist: You Need To Know This About Creatine! Melt Belly Fat With One Change! The Hidden Cost Of Getting Shredded! - Jeff CavaliereHe created YouTube’s first-ever fitness channel and spent decades training pro athletes, now Jeff Cavaliere reveals the truth about creatine, fat loss, and real muscle growth. Jeff Cavaliere is a renowned physical therapist, strength coach, and founder of ATHLEAN-X, one of the world’s most trusted fitness brands blending science-based training with real-world results. He is also the author of books such as, ‘AthleanX's Train Like an Athlete: Intelligent Training to Build the Ultimate Body’. He discusses: The science behind creatine and how it really supports muscle growth and recovery. Why you’re struggling to lose belly fat, and the simple fixes that actually work. The most harmful fitness myths that keep people weak, tired, and injured. Small but powerful changes that help burn fat and preserve lean muscle mass. Why grip strength predicts overall health and how to train it effectively. How “nerd neck” and poor posture can destroy your gains, and how to fix it fast. 00:00 Intro 02:16 Jeff's Mission 05:43 Training the World's Best Athletes 06:30 Motivation vs. Discipline 07:57 Advice for People Struggling to Get Started 10:27 What Motivates Jeff's Audience? 14:29 The Impact of Doing Hard Things 17:23 Are There Exercises Jeff Avoids? 18:11 Deepest Motivators for Fitness 21:43 Surface-Level Motivators for Fitness 23:20 How to Look Good Physically 25:07 How to Lose Body Fat and Get Leaner 25:57 Less Obvious Nutrition Offenders 27:40 What to Look for on Food Labels 29:06 What Jeff Eats in a Day 33:50 Getting Rid of Stubborn Belly Fat 38:43 Misconceptions About Abs 40:47 Long-Term Consequences of Steroid and Growth Hormone Use 44:38 Training for Longevity 50:17 Top 3 Overlooked Elements of Training 52:16 Improving Flexibility and Mobility 54:07 Workout Demo: 5 Key Exercises for Longevity 59:24 Ads 01:00:24 Why These 5 Exercises Matter for Longevity 01:03:11 Most Important Functional Movement: Thoracic Spine Rotation 01:11:21 Exercises to Prevent Hunching with Age 01:14:36 Train Longer or Harder? 01:16:32 Importance of Proper Form 01:19:35 What Is Nerd Neck? 01:21:20 Common and Avoidable Gym Injuries 01:24:15 How to Do Less and Achieve More 01:26:54 7-Day Comprehensive Workout Plan 01:30:48 Sets and Reps for These Workouts 01:32:07 Growing Biceps 01:33:57 Grip Strength and Its Link to Longevity 01:39:26 Women's Average Grip Strength 01:41:58 Can Grip Strength Be Trained Individually? 01:42:30 How to Avoid or Improve Back Pain 01:47:58 Jeff's Opinion on Standing Desks 01:52:20 Jeff's Advice on Supplements 01:53:49 Creatine Benefits and Misconceptions 02:01:20 Are Some Protein Powders Better Than Others? 02:02:51 Foods Jeff Would Never Eat 02:03:33 Jeff's View on Melatonin 02:04:29 Is There an Optimal Way to Sleep? You can follow Jeff, here: YouTube - https://bit.ly/4mfLt1B  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3YKF58s  Athlean-X - https://bit.ly/4dnOU2k  You can purchase Jeff’s book, ‘AthleanX's Train Like an Athlete: Intelligent Training to Build the Ultimate Body’, here: https://amzn.to/4j6g6Up  100 CEOs: Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: ⁠https://bit.ly/100-ceos-megaphone⁠ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% offShopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He created YouTube’s first-ever fitness channel and spent decades training pro athletes, now Jeff Cavaliere reveals the truth about creatine, fat loss, and real muscle growth. Jeff Cavaliere is a renowned physical therapist, strength coach, and founder of ATHLEAN-X, one of the world’s most trusted fitness brands blending science-based training with real-world results. He is also the author of books such as, ‘AthleanX's Train Like an Athlete: Intelligent Training to Build the Ultimate Body’. He discusses: The science behind creatine and how it really supports muscle growth and recovery. Why you’re struggling to lose belly fat, and the simple fixes that actually work. The most harmful fitness myths that keep people weak, tired, and injured. Small but powerful changes that help burn fat and preserve lean muscle mass. Why grip strength predicts overall health and how to train it effectively. How “nerd neck” and poor posture can destroy your gains, and how to fix it fast. 00:00 Intro 02:16 Jeff's Mission 05:43 Training the World's Best Athletes 06:30 Motivation vs. Discipline 07:57 Advice for People Struggling to Get Started 10:27 What Motivates Jeff's Audience? 14:29 The Impact of Doing Hard Things 17:23 Are There Exercises Jeff Avoids? 18:11 Deepest Motivators for Fitness 21:43 Surface-Level Motivators for Fitness 23:20 How to Look Good Physically 25:07 How to Lose Body Fat and Get Leaner 25:57 Less Obvious Nutrition Offenders 27:40 What to Look for on Food Labels 29:06 What Jeff Eats in a Day 33:50 Getting Rid of Stubborn Belly Fat 38:43 Misconceptions About Abs 40:47 Long-Term Consequences of Steroid and Growth Hormone Use 44:38 Training for Longevity 50:17 Top 3 Overlooked Elements of Training 52:16 Improving Flexibility and Mobility 54:07 Workout Demo: 5 Key Exercises for Longevity 59:24 Ads 01:00:24 Why These 5 Exercises Matter for Longevity 01:03:11 Most Important Functional Movement: Thoracic Spine Rotation 01:11:21 Exercises to Prevent Hunching with Age 01:14:36 Train Longer or Harder? 01:16:32 Importance of Proper Form 01:19:35 What Is Nerd Neck? 01:21:20 Common and Avoidable Gym Injuries 01:24:15 How to Do Less and Achieve More 01:26:54 7-Day Comprehensive Workout Plan 01:30:48 Sets and Reps for These Workouts 01:32:07 Growing Biceps 01:33:57 Grip Strength and Its Link to Longevity 01:39:26 Women's Average Grip Strength 01:41:58 Can Grip Strength Be Trained Individually? 01:42:30 How to Avoid or Improve Back Pain 01:47:58 Jeff's Opinion on Standing Desks 01:52:20 Jeff's Advice on Supplements 01:53:49 Creatine Benefits and Misconceptions 02:01:20 Are Some Protein Powders Better Than Others? 02:02:51 Foods Jeff Would Never Eat 02:03:33 Jeff's View on Melatonin 02:04:29 Is There an Optimal Way to Sleep? You can follow Jeff, here: YouTube - https://bit.ly/4mfLt1B  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3YKF58s  Athlean-X - https://bit.ly/4dnOU2k  You can purchase Jeff’s book, ‘AthleanX's Train Like an Athlete: Intelligent Training to Build the Ultimate Body’, here: https://amzn.to/4j6g6Up  100 CEOs: Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: ⁠https://bit.ly/100-ceos-megaphone⁠ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% offShopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullPhysiotherapist: You Need To Know This About Creatine! Melt Belly Fat With One Change! The Hidden Cost Of Getting Shredded! - Jeff Cavalieredf2f1580-2a49-4ea3-942e-8b5062a2a654Thu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 +00008209https://216.73.216.191/allTags Goodnight, Ringo Read: John 14:25-27 Ian and Matilda’s new golden retriever puppy gnawed on an old shoe. “Ringo sure played hard today,” Ian said. “He never rests!” “Kids!” Mom called. “It’s time to put Ringo to bed.” Ian and Matilda had promised they would take care of their new puppy. This was Ringo’s first night with the family, and the kids were eager to keep their promise. “Come on, Ringo,” said Matilda. She lifted the puppy and carried him to the soft doggie bed at the end of the hall. “Sleep tight,” said Ian, patting Ringo’s head. The puppy looked at the kids for a moment, then hopped out of the bed. “Maybe he needs a blanket,” said Matilda. Ian found an old quilt, and Matilda tucked it around Ringo. The puppy looked at them with sad eyes. “He’s still not happy,” said Ian. “I heard a ticking clock helps new puppies sleep,” said Matilda. “It sounds like the mama dog’s heartbeat.” She got an alarm clock and buried it in the quilt. Ringo lay in the bed, and his eyes began to close. The kids began tiptoeing down the hall when suddenly the puppy jumped out of bed and scampered after them. “He’s lonely out here,” said Ian. Matilda nodded. “I think we can fix that.” They picked up Ringo’s doggie bed and took it down the hall to their room. Ten minutes later, Ringo was sound asleep in his bed, his face nestled in the thick quilt, his ear pressed against the softly ticking clock. Ian looked down from the top bunk. “Ringo’s finally resting. He looks so peaceful.” Matilda smiled. “It’s kind of like the peace we get from Jesus.” “What do you mean?” asked Ian. “Well, Ringo wasn’t able to rest until we moved him in here—he wasn’t at peace until he felt our presence. And when we feel Jesus’s presence, it gives us peace so we can rest too. And just like the blanket and clock helped Ringo feel loved and not alone, things like prayer, reading the Bible, and worshiping with other Christians help us feel at peace by reminding us that Jesus loves us and is with us.” Ian watched Ringo breathe deeply. “Let’s say our prayers before we go to sleep. I want to feel that peace tonight!” –Jennifer Dillard How about you? What helps you feel the peace of God? Singing songs? Reading the Bible? Praying? When you feel anxious or worried, remember Jesus wants you to rest in Him. If you know Him as your Savior, He has given you the Holy Spirit to bring you peace. Find ways to remind yourself that Jesus loves you and is with you, and His comfort and rest will follow. Today's Key Verse: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. (NKJV) John 14:27 Today's Key Thought: Seek peace and comfort in Jesus

Read: John 14:25-27 Ian and Matilda’s new golden retriever puppy gnawed on an old shoe. “Ringo sure played hard today,” Ian said. “He never rests!” “Kids!” Mom called. “It’s time to put Ringo to bed.” Ian and Matilda had promised they would take care of their new puppy. This was Ringo’s first night with the family, and the kids were eager to keep their promise. “Come on, Ringo,” said Matilda. She lifted the puppy and carried him to the soft doggie bed at the end of the hall. “Sleep tight,” said Ian, patting Ringo’s head. The puppy looked at the kids for a moment, then hopped out of the bed. “Maybe he needs a blanket,” said Matilda. Ian found an old quilt, and Matilda tucked it around Ringo. The puppy looked at them with sad eyes. “He’s still not happy,” said Ian. “I heard a ticking clock helps new puppies sleep,” said Matilda. “It sounds like the mama dog’s heartbeat.” She got an alarm clock and buried it in the quilt. Ringo lay in the bed, and his eyes began to close. The kids began tiptoeing down the hall when suddenly the puppy jumped out of bed and scampered after them. “He’s lonely out here,” said Ian. Matilda nodded. “I think we can fix that.” They picked up Ringo’s doggie bed and took it down the hall to their room. Ten minutes later, Ringo was sound asleep in his bed, his face nestled in the thick quilt, his ear pressed against the softly ticking clock. Ian looked down from the top bunk. “Ringo’s finally resting. He looks so peaceful.” Matilda smiled. “It’s kind of like the peace we get from Jesus.” “What do you mean?” asked Ian. “Well, Ringo wasn’t able to rest until we moved him in here—he wasn’t at peace until he felt our presence. And when we feel Jesus’s presence, it gives us peace so we can rest too. And just like the blanket and clock helped Ringo feel loved and not alone, things like prayer, reading the Bible, and worshiping with other Christians help us feel at peace by reminding us that Jesus loves us and is with us.” Ian watched Ringo breathe deeply. “Let’s say our prayers before we go to sleep. I want to feel that peace tonight!” –Jennifer Dillard How about you? What helps you feel the peace of God? Singing songs? Reading the Bible? Praying? When you feel anxious or worried, remember Jesus wants you to rest in Him. If you know Him as your Savior, He has given you the Holy Spirit to bring you peace. Find ways to remind yourself that Jesus loves you and is with you, and His comfort and rest will follow. Today's Key Verse: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. (NKJV) John 14:27 Today's Key Thought: Seek peace and comfort in Jesus

Goodnight, Ringo 212d32d7-da5a-4993-82f3-bd1df78eeba3Thu, 15 May 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2025) Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2025)2431676c-b77c-4d18-bc4c-2f2b050354d7Thu, 15 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Resurrection of the Body (2025) Fr. Mike explores the essential element of Christian Faith that we “look forward to the resurrection of the dead.” We examine how this belief in the resurrection of the dead means that both our mortal soul and our mortal body will come to life again, that eventually every single human being will get their body back. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 988-996. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the essential element of Christian Faith that we “look forward to the resurrection of the dead.” We examine how this belief in the resurrection of the dead means that both our mortal soul and our mortal body will come to life again, that eventually every single human being will get their body back. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 988-996. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 135: The Resurrection of the Body (2025)2edb3555-efe6-4b64-a208-2bf9c4a276a1Thu, 15 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2025) Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2025)9d08b26f-19b1-4e0a-a06e-a56e495f9540Thu, 15 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2025) Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2025)cf64b086-10d0-4277-adb2-39e41b72265bThu, 15 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGoodnight, RingoIan and Matilda's new golden retriever puppy gnawed on an old shoe. "Ringo sure played hard today," Ian said. "He never rests!""Kids!" Mom called. "It's time to put Ringo to bed." Ian and Matilda had promised they would take care of their new puppy. This was Ringo's first night with the family, and the kids were eager to keep their promise."Come on, Ringo," said Matilda. She lifted the puppy and carried him to the soft doggie bed at the end of the hall."Sleep tight," said Ian, patting Ringo's head. The puppy looked at the kids for a moment, then hopped out of the bed."Maybe he needs a blanket," said Matilda. Ian found an old quilt, and Matilda tucked it around Ringo. The puppy looked at them with sad eyes."He's still not happy," said Ian."I heard a ticking clock helps new puppies sleep," said Matilda. "It sounds like the mama dog's heartbeat." She got an alarm clock and buried it in the quilt.Ringo lay in the bed, and his eyes began to close. The kids began tiptoeing down the hall when suddenly the puppy jumped out of bed and scampered after them."He's lonely out here," said Ian.Matilda nodded. "I think we can fix that." They picked up Ringo's doggie bed and took it down the hall to their room. Ten minutes later, Ringo was sound asleep in his bed, his face nestled in the thick quilt, his ear pressed against the softly ticking clock. Ian looked down from the top bunk. "Ringo's finally resting. He looks so peaceful."Matilda smiled. "It's kind of like the peace we get from Jesus.""What do you mean?" asked Ian."Well, Ringo wasn't able to rest until we moved him in here--he wasn't at peace until he felt our presence. And when we feel Jesus's presence, it gives us peace so we can rest too. And just like the blanket and clock helped Ringo feel loved and not alone, things like prayer, reading the Bible, and worshiping with other Christians help us feel at peace by reminding us that Jesus loves us and is with us." Ian watched Ringo breathe deeply. "Let's say our prayers before we go to sleep. I want to feel that peace tonight!"–Jennifer Dillard

Ian and Matilda's new golden retriever puppy gnawed on an old shoe. "Ringo sure played hard today," Ian said. "He never rests!""Kids!" Mom called. "It's time to put Ringo to bed." Ian and Matilda had promised they would take care of their new puppy. This was Ringo's first night with the family, and the kids were eager to keep their promise."Come on, Ringo," said Matilda. She lifted the puppy and carried him to the soft doggie bed at the end of the hall."Sleep tight," said Ian, patting Ringo's head. The puppy looked at the kids for a moment, then hopped out of the bed."Maybe he needs a blanket," said Matilda. Ian found an old quilt, and Matilda tucked it around Ringo. The puppy looked at them with sad eyes."He's still not happy," said Ian."I heard a ticking clock helps new puppies sleep," said Matilda. "It sounds like the mama dog's heartbeat." She got an alarm clock and buried it in the quilt.Ringo lay in the bed, and his eyes began to close. The kids began tiptoeing down the hall when suddenly the puppy jumped out of bed and scampered after them."He's lonely out here," said Ian.Matilda nodded. "I think we can fix that." They picked up Ringo's doggie bed and took it down the hall to their room. Ten minutes later, Ringo was sound asleep in his bed, his face nestled in the thick quilt, his ear pressed against the softly ticking clock. Ian looked down from the top bunk. "Ringo's finally resting. He looks so peaceful."Matilda smiled. "It's kind of like the peace we get from Jesus.""What do you mean?" asked Ian."Well, Ringo wasn't able to rest until we moved him in here--he wasn't at peace until he felt our presence. And when we feel Jesus's presence, it gives us peace so we can rest too. And just like the blanket and clock helped Ringo feel loved and not alone, things like prayer, reading the Bible, and worshiping with other Christians help us feel at peace by reminding us that Jesus loves us and is with us." Ian watched Ringo breathe deeply. "Let's say our prayers before we go to sleep. I want to feel that peace tonight!"–Jennifer Dillard

Goodnight, Ringo8dbee2f5-d82b-4b5e-89d7-880e6893bf26Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#374: Why Were there Animal Sacrifices?&nbsp; 📖 Main Scriptures: Leviticus 1:3&ndash;4,&nbsp;John 1:29,&nbsp;Hebrews 9:12 Why did people in the Bible sacrifice animals? Wasn&rsquo;t that a little&hellip; strange? In today&rsquo;s special episode, we explore a question many of you have asked&mdash;and the answer helps us understand just how incredible Jesus&rsquo; love really is. We&rsquo;ll travel back to the Garden of Eden, hear about how sin entered the world, and discover why people once used animals to cover their sin. Then we&rsquo;ll meet someone called The Lamb of God&mdash;Jesus&mdash;and learn why He came to be the final sacrifice once and for all. Kids will hear the difference between covering sin and cleansing it&mdash;and why Jesus' love changes everything. ✨ Big Ideas for Little Hearts: Sin is serious&mdash;but God&rsquo;s love is bigger. Animal sacrifices pointed to Jesus. Jesus didn&rsquo;t just cover our sin&mdash;He takes it away. When we mess up, we go to Jesus&mdash;not to a priest with a lamb. Teaching kids the Gospel through Old and New Testament connections -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To join the team supporting this podcast and also enjoy weekly bonus content PLUS access to the entire library of bonus content&nbsp; go here and click bonus content. &nbsp; You&rsquo;re not just funding a podcast. You&rsquo;re helping bring the Word of God into homes, into car rides, into bedtime routines&mdash;and into the hearts of thousands of children. &nbsp; From my family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

&nbsp; 📖 Main Scriptures: Leviticus 1:3&ndash;4,&nbsp;John 1:29,&nbsp;Hebrews 9:12 Why did people in the Bible sacrifice animals? Wasn&rsquo;t that a little&hellip; strange? In today&rsquo;s special episode, we explore a question many of you have asked&mdash;and the answer helps us understand just how incredible Jesus&rsquo; love really is. We&rsquo;ll travel back to the Garden of Eden, hear about how sin entered the world, and discover why people once used animals to cover their sin. Then we&rsquo;ll meet someone called The Lamb of God&mdash;Jesus&mdash;and learn why He came to be the final sacrifice once and for all. Kids will hear the difference between covering sin and cleansing it&mdash;and why Jesus' love changes everything. ✨ Big Ideas for Little Hearts: Sin is serious&mdash;but God&rsquo;s love is bigger. Animal sacrifices pointed to Jesus. Jesus didn&rsquo;t just cover our sin&mdash;He takes it away. When we mess up, we go to Jesus&mdash;not to a priest with a lamb. Teaching kids the Gospel through Old and New Testament connections -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To join the team supporting this podcast and also enjoy weekly bonus content PLUS access to the entire library of bonus content&nbsp; go here and click bonus content. &nbsp; You&rsquo;re not just funding a podcast. You&rsquo;re helping bring the Word of God into homes, into car rides, into bedtime routines&mdash;and into the hearts of thousands of children. &nbsp; From my family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#374: Why Were there Animal Sacrifices?7a7ec023-5571-4ccc-9fc9-5cdf155b0c18Wed, 14 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000678https://216.73.216.191/allTags Deep Roots Read: Psalm 23:4; Romans 5:1-5 "It looks like Dad’s getting ready to mow the lawn,” said Evelyn as she and her mother worked in the flower garden. Mom nodded as she looked out across the lawn in front of their house. “It will be the first mowing of the year, and it’s time—just look at all those dandelions!” The yellow flowers had popped up everywhere. Evelyn thought they were pretty, but her parents appreciated their beauty more in the woods behind the house than on the front lawn. Soon the mower roared to life. Evelyn and Mom watched as the dandelions began to disappear. When Dad was finished, the whole lawn looked green. “That looks much better,” said Mom. “For a lawn, I guess it does look better without the dandelions,” said Evelyn. “But I still think they’re pretty.” Mom smiled. “Well, just give them a little time, and they’ll be back again. Dandelions have long, tough roots, and when they’re nourished by sun and rain, the plant simply grows back after the top is cut off.” “I know,” said Evelyn. “I remember pulling all kinds of weeds in the garden last year. Dad said we had to be sure to get the roots so the weeds wouldn’t grow back. I remember wishing they didn’t have such long roots!” “You know,” said Mom, looking at Evelyn, “as I watched Dad mow today, it occurred to me that we as Christians can sometimes feel cut down by things that happen in our lives—things that cause disappointment and sadness.” Evelyn sighed. “You mean like how I feel about Mia moving away?” “I know it’s hard not to be able to see your best friend every day,” Mom said. “But if our roots are deeply planted in Jesus and the truth of His love for us, we’ll receive nourishment and care from God. We can trust Him to be with us through our troubles and help us come out of them even stronger than we were before.” “So sometimes long, deep roots are a good thing.” Evelyn grinned. “Well, I don’t know about you, but I’m kinda glad the dandelions have them too!” –Dorothy R. King How about you? Do you ever feel cut down by the difficulties in your life? Being a Christian doesn’t mean you won’t ever have any problems, but it does mean you won’t have to face them alone. Root yourself in Jesus. He is always with you, and you can experience His peace when you rest in His presence and love. Praying, reading the Bible, and worshiping Him are a few ways to seek His care when life is difficult. Trust Him to give you strength and help you grow. Today's Key Verse: Have your roots planted deep in Christ. Grow in Him. Get your strength from Him. Let Him make you strong in the faith as you have been taught. (NLV) Colossians 2:7 Today's Key Thought: Be rooted in Jesus

Read: Psalm 23:4; Romans 5:1-5 "It looks like Dad’s getting ready to mow the lawn,” said Evelyn as she and her mother worked in the flower garden. Mom nodded as she looked out across the lawn in front of their house. “It will be the first mowing of the year, and it’s time—just look at all those dandelions!” The yellow flowers had popped up everywhere. Evelyn thought they were pretty, but her parents appreciated their beauty more in the woods behind the house than on the front lawn. Soon the mower roared to life. Evelyn and Mom watched as the dandelions began to disappear. When Dad was finished, the whole lawn looked green. “That looks much better,” said Mom. “For a lawn, I guess it does look better without the dandelions,” said Evelyn. “But I still think they’re pretty.” Mom smiled. “Well, just give them a little time, and they’ll be back again. Dandelions have long, tough roots, and when they’re nourished by sun and rain, the plant simply grows back after the top is cut off.” “I know,” said Evelyn. “I remember pulling all kinds of weeds in the garden last year. Dad said we had to be sure to get the roots so the weeds wouldn’t grow back. I remember wishing they didn’t have such long roots!” “You know,” said Mom, looking at Evelyn, “as I watched Dad mow today, it occurred to me that we as Christians can sometimes feel cut down by things that happen in our lives—things that cause disappointment and sadness.” Evelyn sighed. “You mean like how I feel about Mia moving away?” “I know it’s hard not to be able to see your best friend every day,” Mom said. “But if our roots are deeply planted in Jesus and the truth of His love for us, we’ll receive nourishment and care from God. We can trust Him to be with us through our troubles and help us come out of them even stronger than we were before.” “So sometimes long, deep roots are a good thing.” Evelyn grinned. “Well, I don’t know about you, but I’m kinda glad the dandelions have them too!” –Dorothy R. King How about you? Do you ever feel cut down by the difficulties in your life? Being a Christian doesn’t mean you won’t ever have any problems, but it does mean you won’t have to face them alone. Root yourself in Jesus. He is always with you, and you can experience His peace when you rest in His presence and love. Praying, reading the Bible, and worshiping Him are a few ways to seek His care when life is difficult. Trust Him to give you strength and help you grow. Today's Key Verse: Have your roots planted deep in Christ. Grow in Him. Get your strength from Him. Let Him make you strong in the faith as you have been taught. (NLV) Colossians 2:7 Today's Key Thought: Be rooted in Jesus

Deep Roots 8e3b41fe-45a0-41d8-a331-bf94c7a068c2Wed, 14 May 2025 04:19:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2025) Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2025)cd2e7a06-7de2-4363-8c24-a4493a0d43a6Wed, 14 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: The Forgiveness of Sins (2025) The Catechism provides an overview on how Jesus grants the Church the ability to forgive sins through both Baptism and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike doubles down on the revelation that there is no sin that Jesus can’t forgive—and no one is disqualified. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 976-987. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism provides an overview on how Jesus grants the Church the ability to forgive sins through both Baptism and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike doubles down on the revelation that there is no sin that Jesus can’t forgive—and no one is disqualified. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 976-987. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 134: The Forgiveness of Sins (2025)b07e6168-cb28-404e-8c22-c3bbe4c301b3Wed, 14 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2025) Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2025)59c0296c-3cbb-4acf-85b1-ca7645f1664dWed, 14 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2025) Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2025)a74315c5-9592-4ae2-8901-b9e02ea3dbcaWed, 14 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDeep Roots"It looks like Dad's getting ready to mow the lawn," said Evelyn as she and her mother worked in the flower garden. Mom nodded as she looked out across the lawn in front of their house. "It will be the first mowing of the year, and it's time--just look at all those dandelions!" The yellow flowers had popped up everywhere. Evelyn thought they were pretty, but her parents appreciated their beauty more in the woods behind the house than on the front lawn.Soon the mower roared to life. Evelyn and Mom watched as the dandelions began to disappear. When Dad was finished, the whole lawn looked green. "That looks much better," said Mom."For a lawn, I guess it does look better without the dandelions," said Evelyn. "But I still think they're pretty."Mom smiled. "Well, just give them a little time, and they'll be back again. Dandelions have long, tough roots, and when they're nourished by sun and rain, the plant simply grows back after the top is cut off.""I know," said Evelyn. "I remember pulling all kinds of weeds in the garden last year. Dad said we had to be sure to get the roots so the weeds wouldn't grow back. I remember wishing they didn't have such long roots!""You know," said Mom, looking at Evelyn, "as I watched Dad mow today, it occurred to me that we as Christians can sometimes feel cut down by things that happen in our lives--things that cause disappointment and sadness."Evelyn sighed. "You mean like how I feel about Mia moving away?""I know it's hard not to be able to see your best friend every day," Mom said. "But if our roots are deeply planted in Jesus and the truth of His love for us, we'll receive nourishment and care from God. We can trust Him to be with us through our troubles and help us come out of them even stronger than we were before.""So sometimes long, deep roots are a good thing." Evelyn grinned. "Well, I don't know about you, but I'm kinda glad the dandelions have them too!"–Dorothy R. King

"It looks like Dad's getting ready to mow the lawn," said Evelyn as she and her mother worked in the flower garden. Mom nodded as she looked out across the lawn in front of their house. "It will be the first mowing of the year, and it's time--just look at all those dandelions!" The yellow flowers had popped up everywhere. Evelyn thought they were pretty, but her parents appreciated their beauty more in the woods behind the house than on the front lawn.Soon the mower roared to life. Evelyn and Mom watched as the dandelions began to disappear. When Dad was finished, the whole lawn looked green. "That looks much better," said Mom."For a lawn, I guess it does look better without the dandelions," said Evelyn. "But I still think they're pretty."Mom smiled. "Well, just give them a little time, and they'll be back again. Dandelions have long, tough roots, and when they're nourished by sun and rain, the plant simply grows back after the top is cut off.""I know," said Evelyn. "I remember pulling all kinds of weeds in the garden last year. Dad said we had to be sure to get the roots so the weeds wouldn't grow back. I remember wishing they didn't have such long roots!""You know," said Mom, looking at Evelyn, "as I watched Dad mow today, it occurred to me that we as Christians can sometimes feel cut down by things that happen in our lives--things that cause disappointment and sadness."Evelyn sighed. "You mean like how I feel about Mia moving away?""I know it's hard not to be able to see your best friend every day," Mom said. "But if our roots are deeply planted in Jesus and the truth of His love for us, we'll receive nourishment and care from God. We can trust Him to be with us through our troubles and help us come out of them even stronger than we were before.""So sometimes long, deep roots are a good thing." Evelyn grinned. "Well, I don't know about you, but I'm kinda glad the dandelions have them too!"–Dorothy R. King

Deep Roots72bc1340-0bca-46bd-95fa-e8ca4fd33a07Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWe’ve Got a New Pope! What’s Next? Habemus Papam! We have a Pope — Pope Leo XIV! On this joyous occasion, Fr. Mike encourages us to welcome Pope Leo XIV with open hearts. He reminds us that before forming opinions or drawing comparisons to past popes, we should first offer him the respect, trust, and prayers he deserves as our Holy Father. To learn more about Pope Leo XIV, pre-order your copy of, &quot;When the White Smoke Clears&quot;: https://ascensionpress.com/products/when-the-white-smoke-clears-a-guide-to-the-early-days-of-pope-leo-xiv?_kx=03d8RdkdWYsj7Js0fI-L2sXIJR08xnuhKbFd2znlNmDo1V-4EAF588_SwY55rxnO.TcpZhH Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TNSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Habemus Papam! We have a Pope — Pope Leo XIV! On this joyous occasion, Fr. Mike encourages us to welcome Pope Leo XIV with open hearts. He reminds us that before forming opinions or drawing comparisons to past popes, we should first offer him the respect, trust, and prayers he deserves as our Holy Father. To learn more about Pope Leo XIV, pre-order your copy of, &quot;When the White Smoke Clears&quot;: https://ascensionpress.com/products/when-the-white-smoke-clears-a-guide-to-the-early-days-of-pope-leo-xiv?_kx=03d8RdkdWYsj7Js0fI-L2sXIJR08xnuhKbFd2znlNmDo1V-4EAF588_SwY55rxnO.TcpZhH Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TNSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWe’ve Got a New Pope! What’s Next?d2143e7a-fa60-4171-9693-fe2508cd7601Tue, 13 May 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWe’ve Got a New Pope! What’s Next? Habemus Papam! We have a Pope — Pope Leo XIV! On this joyous occasion, Fr. Mike encourages us to welcome Pope Leo XIV with open hearts. He reminds us that before forming opinions or drawing comparisons to past popes, we should first offer him the respect, trust, and prayers he deserves as our Holy Father. To learn more about Pope Leo XIV, pre-order your copy of, &quot;When the White Smoke Clears&quot;: https://ascensionpress.com/products/when-the-white-smoke-clears-a-guide-to-the-early-days-of-pope-leo-xiv?_kx=03d8RdkdWYsj7Js0fI-L2sXIJR08xnuhKbFd2znlNmDo1V-4EAF588_SwY55rxnO.TcpZhH Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TNSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Habemus Papam! We have a Pope — Pope Leo XIV! On this joyous occasion, Fr. Mike encourages us to welcome Pope Leo XIV with open hearts. He reminds us that before forming opinions or drawing comparisons to past popes, we should first offer him the respect, trust, and prayers he deserves as our Holy Father. To learn more about Pope Leo XIV, pre-order your copy of, &quot;When the White Smoke Clears&quot;: https://ascensionpress.com/products/when-the-white-smoke-clears-a-guide-to-the-early-days-of-pope-leo-xiv?_kx=03d8RdkdWYsj7Js0fI-L2sXIJR08xnuhKbFd2znlNmDo1V-4EAF588_SwY55rxnO.TcpZhH Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TNSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWe’ve Got a New Pope! What’s Next?dcab1a9e-5cc7-46e6-8b5f-b8cbf2d27a46Tue, 13 May 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Jesus Cried Read: John 11:32-44 Evan held back tears as he sat down on the porch step beside his best friend. “Teddy was the best cat I ever had.” He sniffled. “I’m going to miss him.” Peter nodded. “He was pretty awesome. I’m sorry he died.” He nudged his friend’s shoulder. “It’s okay to cry.” “I’m not crying!” Evan quickly said, his face turning red. He didn’t want his friend to think he was being a baby about this. “It’s okay if you are,” Peter said. “Even Jesus cried.” Evan’s brows knit together. “What?” “Jesus cried when his friend Lazarus died,” Peter said. “My uncle told me about it when my grandma passed away last summer. He said it’s okay for everyone to cry when they’re sad, even us guys.” Evan wasn’t sure he believed his friend, so he asked his dad about it later that evening. “Peter’s right,” Dad said. “Jesus did cry. Look, it’s here in John eleven.” He pointed to a page in his Bible. Evan looked over his shoulder, his eyes widening at the two words. “Jesus wept,” he read. “It’s okay to be sad about your cat, and it’s okay to cry.” Dad got up from his chair and put an arm around Evan. “There are a lot of sad things going on here on earth.” Evan leaned into his dad. “I miss Teddy.” “I know. I’m sorry,” Dad said. “But no matter what happens here on earth, we never have to be sad forever. Do you know why?” “Because of heaven?” Evan asked. Dad smiled. “Exactly. Jesus cried because He experienced pain and sadness just like we do. But after He wept for Lazarus, He raised him from the dead! That’s the hope He gives everyone who trusts in Him—hope of eternal life. Even though all kinds of sad things happen here on earth, Jesus will one day put an end to sin, sadness, and even death itself.” Evan blinked back tears. “We won’t have to be sad anymore?” “Nope.” Dad squeezed his shoulder. “Because everything will be perfect. And I’m sure God will help you feel happy again before then too. But for now, it’s okay to cry about Teddy when you miss him.” –Bethany Acker How about you? When you’re sad, do you let yourself cry? It’s okay to cry when sad things happen—Jesus cried when He was sad too. He understands your pain because He experienced the same feelings we do. But we don’t have to be sad forever, because Jesus came to give us hope. He died for us and then rose from the dead so that one day He could wipe all our tears away. Today's Key Verse: Jesus wept. (NKJV) John 11:35 Today's Key Thought: Jesus cried too

Read: John 11:32-44 Evan held back tears as he sat down on the porch step beside his best friend. “Teddy was the best cat I ever had.” He sniffled. “I’m going to miss him.” Peter nodded. “He was pretty awesome. I’m sorry he died.” He nudged his friend’s shoulder. “It’s okay to cry.” “I’m not crying!” Evan quickly said, his face turning red. He didn’t want his friend to think he was being a baby about this. “It’s okay if you are,” Peter said. “Even Jesus cried.” Evan’s brows knit together. “What?” “Jesus cried when his friend Lazarus died,” Peter said. “My uncle told me about it when my grandma passed away last summer. He said it’s okay for everyone to cry when they’re sad, even us guys.” Evan wasn’t sure he believed his friend, so he asked his dad about it later that evening. “Peter’s right,” Dad said. “Jesus did cry. Look, it’s here in John eleven.” He pointed to a page in his Bible. Evan looked over his shoulder, his eyes widening at the two words. “Jesus wept,” he read. “It’s okay to be sad about your cat, and it’s okay to cry.” Dad got up from his chair and put an arm around Evan. “There are a lot of sad things going on here on earth.” Evan leaned into his dad. “I miss Teddy.” “I know. I’m sorry,” Dad said. “But no matter what happens here on earth, we never have to be sad forever. Do you know why?” “Because of heaven?” Evan asked. Dad smiled. “Exactly. Jesus cried because He experienced pain and sadness just like we do. But after He wept for Lazarus, He raised him from the dead! That’s the hope He gives everyone who trusts in Him—hope of eternal life. Even though all kinds of sad things happen here on earth, Jesus will one day put an end to sin, sadness, and even death itself.” Evan blinked back tears. “We won’t have to be sad anymore?” “Nope.” Dad squeezed his shoulder. “Because everything will be perfect. And I’m sure God will help you feel happy again before then too. But for now, it’s okay to cry about Teddy when you miss him.” –Bethany Acker How about you? When you’re sad, do you let yourself cry? It’s okay to cry when sad things happen—Jesus cried when He was sad too. He understands your pain because He experienced the same feelings we do. But we don’t have to be sad forever, because Jesus came to give us hope. He died for us and then rose from the dead so that one day He could wipe all our tears away. Today's Key Verse: Jesus wept. (NKJV) John 11:35 Today's Key Thought: Jesus cried too

Jesus Cried 4a1635f6-693c-4b00-b3a1-e8bf51cd7b71Tue, 13 May 2025 04:07:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, rather than waiting until the batter is over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, rather than waiting until the batter is over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2025)9112e90a-5a36-4ed3-90f5-61c343f8a820Tue, 13 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Devotion to Mary (2025) When we show devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we fulfill her prophecy that “all generations will call me blessed.” The Catechism clearly shows us how such devotion does not compete with devotion to God, but in fact fosters adoration of God. Fr. Mike declares that the better we know Mary, the better we know Jesus, and the more we love Mary, the more we love Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 971-975. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we show devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we fulfill her prophecy that “all generations will call me blessed.” The Catechism clearly shows us how such devotion does not compete with devotion to God, but in fact fosters adoration of God. Fr. Mike declares that the better we know Mary, the better we know Jesus, and the more we love Mary, the more we love Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 971-975. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 133: Devotion to Mary (2025)24f09d52-96af-4d44-8708-2c76e05c441eTue, 13 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, rather than waiting until the batter is over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, rather than waiting until the batter is over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2025)94fcd01f-fcca-4357-b886-6230cb42a592Tue, 13 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, rather than waiting until the batter is over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, rather than waiting until the batter is over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2025)26b4c273-fb40-41f4-9ef5-53719f0ffe7eTue, 13 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJesus CriedEvan held back tears as he sat down on the porch step beside his best friend. "Teddy was the best cat I ever had." He sniffled. "I'm going to miss him."Peter nodded. "He was pretty awesome. I'm sorry he died." He nudged his friend's shoulder. "It's okay to cry.""I'm not crying!" Evan quickly said, his face turning red. He didn't want his friend to think he was being a baby about this."It's okay if you are," Peter said. "Even Jesus cried."Evan's brows knit together. "What?""Jesus cried when his friend Lazurus died," Peter said. "My uncle told me about it when my grandma passed away last summer. He said it's okay for everyone to cry when they're sad, even us guys."Evan wasn't sure he believed his friend, so he asked his dad about it later that evening."Peter's right," Dad said. "Jesus did cry. Look, it's here in John eleven." He pointed to a page in his Bible.Evan looked over his shoulder, his eyes widening at the two words. "Jesus wept," he read."It's okay to be sad about your cat, and it's okay to cry." Dad got up from his chair and put an arm around Evan. "There are a lot of sad things going on here on earth."Evan leaned into his dad. "I miss Teddy.""I know. I'm sorry," Dad said. "But no matter what happens here on earth, we never have to be sad forever. Do you know why?""Because of heaven?" Evan asked.Dad smiled. "Exactly. Jesus cried because He experienced pain and sadness just like we do. But after He wept for Lazarus, He raised him from the dead! That's the hope He gives everyone who trusts in Him--hope of eternal life. Even though all kinds of sad things happen here on earth, Jesus will one day put an end to sin, sadness, and even death itself."Evan blinked back tears. "We won't have to be sad anymore?""Nope." Dad squeezed his shoulder. "Because everything will be perfect. And I'm sure God will help you feel happy again before then too. But for now, it's okay to cry about Teddy when you miss him." –Bethany Acker

Evan held back tears as he sat down on the porch step beside his best friend. "Teddy was the best cat I ever had." He sniffled. "I'm going to miss him."Peter nodded. "He was pretty awesome. I'm sorry he died." He nudged his friend's shoulder. "It's okay to cry.""I'm not crying!" Evan quickly said, his face turning red. He didn't want his friend to think he was being a baby about this."It's okay if you are," Peter said. "Even Jesus cried."Evan's brows knit together. "What?""Jesus cried when his friend Lazurus died," Peter said. "My uncle told me about it when my grandma passed away last summer. He said it's okay for everyone to cry when they're sad, even us guys."Evan wasn't sure he believed his friend, so he asked his dad about it later that evening."Peter's right," Dad said. "Jesus did cry. Look, it's here in John eleven." He pointed to a page in his Bible.Evan looked over his shoulder, his eyes widening at the two words. "Jesus wept," he read."It's okay to be sad about your cat, and it's okay to cry." Dad got up from his chair and put an arm around Evan. "There are a lot of sad things going on here on earth."Evan leaned into his dad. "I miss Teddy.""I know. I'm sorry," Dad said. "But no matter what happens here on earth, we never have to be sad forever. Do you know why?""Because of heaven?" Evan asked.Dad smiled. "Exactly. Jesus cried because He experienced pain and sadness just like we do. But after He wept for Lazarus, He raised him from the dead! That's the hope He gives everyone who trusts in Him--hope of eternal life. Even though all kinds of sad things happen here on earth, Jesus will one day put an end to sin, sadness, and even death itself."Evan blinked back tears. "We won't have to be sad anymore?""Nope." Dad squeezed his shoulder. "Because everything will be perfect. And I'm sure God will help you feel happy again before then too. But for now, it's okay to cry about Teddy when you miss him." –Bethany Acker

Jesus Criedc35b05a0-cf0f-4c20-b152-72092673fff7Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags245 - Authentic Masculinity with Josh TomeoniHave you ever noticed that sometimes what your wife says she wants isn't what she actually wants? While this is true for everyone, modern women are in a particular pinch about expressing what they want from a man. The truth is they simultaneously want a deep and powerful masculine presence from their man but are also scared of that masculinity. This can be a very confusing message to men - especially men who are not confident in their own masculinity. The solution is for you, the man, to both lean into authentic masculinity, but to do it in a way that remains true to you, and thus "safe." This is hard, and even scary, for us men to do! Join me in this episode as Joshn Tomeoni and I walk through this idea of authentic masculinity; how do we men find it and live it in a way that serves the women around us the best? Perhaps the most important word is "authentic" - it has to be really you. Nothing fake can endure long term. You can read more about Josh and his work with The Derelict podcast at https://www.instagram.com/joshthederelict/  

Have you ever noticed that sometimes what your wife says she wants isn't what she actually wants? While this is true for everyone, modern women are in a particular pinch about expressing what they want from a man. The truth is they simultaneously want a deep and powerful masculine presence from their man but are also scared of that masculinity. This can be a very confusing message to men - especially men who are not confident in their own masculinity. The solution is for you, the man, to both lean into authentic masculinity, but to do it in a way that remains true to you, and thus "safe." This is hard, and even scary, for us men to do! Join me in this episode as Joshn Tomeoni and I walk through this idea of authentic masculinity; how do we men find it and live it in a way that serves the women around us the best? Perhaps the most important word is "authentic" - it has to be really you. Nothing fake can endure long term. You can read more about Josh and his work with The Derelict podcast at https://www.instagram.com/joshthederelict/  

full245 - Authentic Masculinity with Josh Tomeoni111a8ab9-562b-4ca5-92a6-78c81b883d59Mon, 12 May 2025 15:54:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAI AGENTS EMERGENCY DEBATE: These Jobs Won't Exist In 24 Months! Containment Has Failed, We Must Prepare For What's Coming!Will AI replace God, steal your job, and change your future? Amjad Masad, Bret Weinstein, and Daniel Priestley debate the terrifying warning signs, and why you need to understand them now.  Amjad Masad is the founder and CEO of Replit, the world's leading online programming environment and community. Daniel Priestley is a serial entrepreneur and advises fast-growing companies on innovation, marketing, and the future of work in the age of AI. Bret Weinstein is an evolutionary biologist, expert in complex systems and host of the DarkHorse Podcast. In this debate, they explain:  Why AI threatens 50% of the global workforce. How AI agents are already replacing millions of jobs and how to use them to your advantage. How AI will disrupt creative industries and hijack human consciousness. The critical skills that will matter most in the AI-powered future. What parents must teach their kids now to survive the AI age. How to harness AI’s power ethically. 00:00 Intro 07:14 What Is an AI Agent? 09:11 Who Is Bret and What Are His Views on AI? 12:58 Who Is Dan? 14:42 Where Are the Boundaries? 15:56 What Could AI Potentially Do? 17:01 Bret's Concerns: AI and a New Species 19:33 The Disruptive Potential of AI in Its Current Form 20:33 Is AI Just a Tool? 21:38 Those Who Leverage AI Will Be the Winners 25:15 What Abuse Are We Currently Seeing? 30:57 The Collateral Damage of AI 39:08 What Will Happen to Humans? 42:15 Which Jobs Will Be Replaced by AI? 45:34 Could AI Development Affect Western Economies? 49:00 Is AI Removing Our Agency? 57:39 Will Authenticity Be More Valued in the AI Era? 59:16 Will Markets Become Fairer or More Unbalanced? 1:03:45 The Economic Displacement 1:05:45 Worldcoin and the Case for Universal Basic Income 1:11:47 Are We Losing Meaning and Purpose? 1:14:44 AI's Impact on Loneliness, Relationships, and Connection 1:18:57 Can Education Adapt to the AI Era? 1:26:07 What Should AI Teach Our Children? 1:31:19 Ads 1:32:20 Is This Inevitable? 1:38:18 Will We Start Living Like House Cats? 1:44:44 Hyper-Changing World: Are We Designed for It? 1:50:25 The 5 Key Threats of AI 1:51:51 Deepfakes and AI Scams 1:59:43 An Optimistic Take on the AI Era 2:03:37 AI for Business Opportunities 2:08:34 Ads 2:10:32 AI Autonomous Weapons 2:17:59 Do We Live Among Aliens or in a Simulation? 2:21:31 How to Live a Good Life in the AI Era 📣 100 CEOs: Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: ⁠https://bit.ly/100-ceos-megaphone⁠ Follow Amjad:  X - https://bit.ly/3SsT92D  Website - https://bit.ly/44y7YIO  Follow Daniel: X - https://bit.ly/4jZRa1S  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3F2Q8mK  Website - https://bit.ly/3Ssg6mG  Follow Bret:  X - https://bit.ly/3EVAHwH  You can purchase Daniel’s book, ‘Scorecard Marketing: The four-step playbook for getting better leads and bigger profits’, here: https://amzn.to/45aByEa  You can purchase Bret’s book, ‘A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life’, here: https://amzn.to/4dcJoPU  The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% offShopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will AI replace God, steal your job, and change your future? Amjad Masad, Bret Weinstein, and Daniel Priestley debate the terrifying warning signs, and why you need to understand them now.  Amjad Masad is the founder and CEO of Replit, the world's leading online programming environment and community. Daniel Priestley is a serial entrepreneur and advises fast-growing companies on innovation, marketing, and the future of work in the age of AI. Bret Weinstein is an evolutionary biologist, expert in complex systems and host of the DarkHorse Podcast. In this debate, they explain:  Why AI threatens 50% of the global workforce. How AI agents are already replacing millions of jobs and how to use them to your advantage. How AI will disrupt creative industries and hijack human consciousness. The critical skills that will matter most in the AI-powered future. What parents must teach their kids now to survive the AI age. How to harness AI’s power ethically. 00:00 Intro 07:14 What Is an AI Agent? 09:11 Who Is Bret and What Are His Views on AI? 12:58 Who Is Dan? 14:42 Where Are the Boundaries? 15:56 What Could AI Potentially Do? 17:01 Bret's Concerns: AI and a New Species 19:33 The Disruptive Potential of AI in Its Current Form 20:33 Is AI Just a Tool? 21:38 Those Who Leverage AI Will Be the Winners 25:15 What Abuse Are We Currently Seeing? 30:57 The Collateral Damage of AI 39:08 What Will Happen to Humans? 42:15 Which Jobs Will Be Replaced by AI? 45:34 Could AI Development Affect Western Economies? 49:00 Is AI Removing Our Agency? 57:39 Will Authenticity Be More Valued in the AI Era? 59:16 Will Markets Become Fairer or More Unbalanced? 1:03:45 The Economic Displacement 1:05:45 Worldcoin and the Case for Universal Basic Income 1:11:47 Are We Losing Meaning and Purpose? 1:14:44 AI's Impact on Loneliness, Relationships, and Connection 1:18:57 Can Education Adapt to the AI Era? 1:26:07 What Should AI Teach Our Children? 1:31:19 Ads 1:32:20 Is This Inevitable? 1:38:18 Will We Start Living Like House Cats? 1:44:44 Hyper-Changing World: Are We Designed for It? 1:50:25 The 5 Key Threats of AI 1:51:51 Deepfakes and AI Scams 1:59:43 An Optimistic Take on the AI Era 2:03:37 AI for Business Opportunities 2:08:34 Ads 2:10:32 AI Autonomous Weapons 2:17:59 Do We Live Among Aliens or in a Simulation? 2:21:31 How to Live a Good Life in the AI Era 📣 100 CEOs: Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: ⁠https://bit.ly/100-ceos-megaphone⁠ Follow Amjad:  X - https://bit.ly/3SsT92D  Website - https://bit.ly/44y7YIO  Follow Daniel: X - https://bit.ly/4jZRa1S  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3F2Q8mK  Website - https://bit.ly/3Ssg6mG  Follow Bret:  X - https://bit.ly/3EVAHwH  You can purchase Daniel’s book, ‘Scorecard Marketing: The four-step playbook for getting better leads and bigger profits’, here: https://amzn.to/45aByEa  You can purchase Bret’s book, ‘A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life’, here: https://amzn.to/4dcJoPU  The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% offShopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAI AGENTS EMERGENCY DEBATE: These Jobs Won't Exist In 24 Months! Containment Has Failed, We Must Prepare For What's Coming!96a5aaee-708a-484f-9c02-b8c94a0d8002Mon, 12 May 2025 05:00:00 +00009181https://216.73.216.191/allTags Lost Inheritance Read: Colossians 1:9-14 When Jack came into the living room, his dad was watching the news. He heard the end of a report about a man trying to collect a large inheritance. “If that man’s parents died, why can’t he get the money that was left?” asked Jack after Dad turned off the TV. “He ran away from home when he was sixteen years old,” Dad explained. “That was thirty years ago, and he never contacted his family again. They searched and searched for him and found out he’d moved to another state. They wanted to have a relationship with him again and made repeated efforts throughout the years to contact him—including several visits to the city where he lived. But he wouldn’t even speak with them.” Jack frowned. “But he’s back now, so won’t he get at least some of the money?” “Apparently not. His parents gave up trying to get a response from him and didn’t include him in their wills.” “But now, after they’ve both died, he finally shows up and thinks he should have the inheritance?” asked Jack. “Yes, but now it’s too late,” replied Dad. “He contested the will, but the courts upheld it. They said he’s not entitled to any of the money.” “Wow!” said Jack. “I bet he’s sorry he didn’t make up with his parents when he had the chance.” Dad nodded. “He not only lost the inheritance—he missed out on having a relationship with his parents too. He learned a hard lesson—and, sadly, a very common one.” “You mean there are lots of people who leave home and refuse to have a relationship with their parents?” asked Jack in surprise. “That happens often enough,” said Dad. “But I was thinking of the inheritance God offers to everyone through Jesus Christ. Because of our sin, we’re cut off from God, so He sent Jesus to restore our relationship with Him. But if we refuse His offer of reconciliation, then we miss out on having a relationship with God. When life ends, we’re going to want the inheritance—eternal life—given to those who are part of God’s family, but it’s going to be too late. That’s why it’s important to accept God’s offer to have a relationship with Him now, while we still can.” –Heather M. Tekavec How about you? Will you be able to claim the inheritance God offers? He’s offering something far better than money—a relationship with Him and life that lasts for all eternity. It’s available to anyone who trusts in Jesus. Someday it will be too late to accept His offer, so don’t put it off. Trust Jesus as your Savior today and become part of God’s family. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God. (NLT) Ephesians 1:11 Today's Key Thought: God offers an inheritance—eternal life

Read: Colossians 1:9-14 When Jack came into the living room, his dad was watching the news. He heard the end of a report about a man trying to collect a large inheritance. “If that man’s parents died, why can’t he get the money that was left?” asked Jack after Dad turned off the TV. “He ran away from home when he was sixteen years old,” Dad explained. “That was thirty years ago, and he never contacted his family again. They searched and searched for him and found out he’d moved to another state. They wanted to have a relationship with him again and made repeated efforts throughout the years to contact him—including several visits to the city where he lived. But he wouldn’t even speak with them.” Jack frowned. “But he’s back now, so won’t he get at least some of the money?” “Apparently not. His parents gave up trying to get a response from him and didn’t include him in their wills.” “But now, after they’ve both died, he finally shows up and thinks he should have the inheritance?” asked Jack. “Yes, but now it’s too late,” replied Dad. “He contested the will, but the courts upheld it. They said he’s not entitled to any of the money.” “Wow!” said Jack. “I bet he’s sorry he didn’t make up with his parents when he had the chance.” Dad nodded. “He not only lost the inheritance—he missed out on having a relationship with his parents too. He learned a hard lesson—and, sadly, a very common one.” “You mean there are lots of people who leave home and refuse to have a relationship with their parents?” asked Jack in surprise. “That happens often enough,” said Dad. “But I was thinking of the inheritance God offers to everyone through Jesus Christ. Because of our sin, we’re cut off from God, so He sent Jesus to restore our relationship with Him. But if we refuse His offer of reconciliation, then we miss out on having a relationship with God. When life ends, we’re going to want the inheritance—eternal life—given to those who are part of God’s family, but it’s going to be too late. That’s why it’s important to accept God’s offer to have a relationship with Him now, while we still can.” –Heather M. Tekavec How about you? Will you be able to claim the inheritance God offers? He’s offering something far better than money—a relationship with Him and life that lasts for all eternity. It’s available to anyone who trusts in Jesus. Someday it will be too late to accept His offer, so don’t put it off. Trust Jesus as your Savior today and become part of God’s family. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God. (NLT) Ephesians 1:11 Today's Key Thought: God offers an inheritance—eternal life

Lost Inheritance b7b53ff7-a434-4212-ad7d-761a5f9cea96Mon, 12 May 2025 04:54:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: David and Absalom (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 132: David and Absalom (2025)e4e711ae-d31b-4e81-b504-c95d6892cc88Mon, 12 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: Mary Mother of the Church (2025) Earlier in the Catechism, we unpacked Mary as the Mother of Jesus. Now, we look at what it means for Mary to be the Mother of the Church. Fr. Mike makes it clear that, when he entrusts his disciples to Mary, his Mother, from the Cross, he’s entrusting us to her as well. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 963-970. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Earlier in the Catechism, we unpacked Mary as the Mother of Jesus. Now, we look at what it means for Mary to be the Mother of the Church. Fr. Mike makes it clear that, when he entrusts his disciples to Mary, his Mother, from the Cross, he’s entrusting us to her as well. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 963-970. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 132: Mary Mother of the Church (2025)992badc2-2c92-421c-a220-016dfdfd9134Mon, 12 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: David and Absalom (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 132: David and Absalom (2025)461d023a-b363-4909-84ab-122e4eac39daMon, 12 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: David and Absalom (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 132: David and Absalom (2025)4ed630d1-0e52-4ca1-be77-02cb1b55b298Mon, 12 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: David and Absalom (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 132: David and Absalom (2025)92cad396-ead2-45a0-8d44-ffb6a7036686Mon, 12 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLost InheritanceWhen Jack came into the living room, his dad was watching the news. He heard the end of a report about a man trying to collect a large inheritance. "If that man's parents died, why can't he get the money that was left?" asked Jack after Dad turned off the TV."He ran away from home when he was sixteen years old," Dad explained. "That was thirty years ago, and he never contacted his family again. They searched and searched for him and found out he'd moved to another state. They wanted to have a relationship with him again and made repeated efforts throughout the years to contact him--including several visits to the city where he lived. But he wouldn't even speak with them."Jack frowned. "But he's back now, so won't he get at least some of the money?""Apparently not. His parents gave up trying to get a response from him and didn't include him in their wills.""But now, after they've both died, he finally shows up and thinks he should have the inheritance?" asked Jack."Yes, but now it's too late," replied Dad. "He contested the will, but the courts upheld it. They said he's not entitled to any of the money.""Wow!" said Jack. "I bet he's sorry he didn't make up with his parents when he had the chance."Dad nodded. "He not only lost the inheritance--he missed out on having a relationship with his parents too. He learned a hard lesson--and, sadly, a very common one.""You mean there are lots of people who leave home and refuse to have a relationship with their parents?" asked Jack in surprise."That happens often enough," said Dad. "But I was thinking of the inheritance God offers to everyone through Jesus Christ. Because of our sin, we're cut off from God, so He sent Jesus to restore our relationship with Him. But if we refuse His offer of reconciliation, then we miss out on having a relationship with God. When life ends, we're going to want the inheritance--eternal life--given to those who are part of God's family, but it's going to be too late. That's why it's important to accept God's offer to have a relationship with Him now, while we still can." –Heather M. Tekavec

When Jack came into the living room, his dad was watching the news. He heard the end of a report about a man trying to collect a large inheritance. "If that man's parents died, why can't he get the money that was left?" asked Jack after Dad turned off the TV."He ran away from home when he was sixteen years old," Dad explained. "That was thirty years ago, and he never contacted his family again. They searched and searched for him and found out he'd moved to another state. They wanted to have a relationship with him again and made repeated efforts throughout the years to contact him--including several visits to the city where he lived. But he wouldn't even speak with them."Jack frowned. "But he's back now, so won't he get at least some of the money?""Apparently not. His parents gave up trying to get a response from him and didn't include him in their wills.""But now, after they've both died, he finally shows up and thinks he should have the inheritance?" asked Jack."Yes, but now it's too late," replied Dad. "He contested the will, but the courts upheld it. They said he's not entitled to any of the money.""Wow!" said Jack. "I bet he's sorry he didn't make up with his parents when he had the chance."Dad nodded. "He not only lost the inheritance--he missed out on having a relationship with his parents too. He learned a hard lesson--and, sadly, a very common one.""You mean there are lots of people who leave home and refuse to have a relationship with their parents?" asked Jack in surprise."That happens often enough," said Dad. "But I was thinking of the inheritance God offers to everyone through Jesus Christ. Because of our sin, we're cut off from God, so He sent Jesus to restore our relationship with Him. But if we refuse His offer of reconciliation, then we miss out on having a relationship with God. When life ends, we're going to want the inheritance--eternal life--given to those who are part of God's family, but it's going to be too late. That's why it's important to accept God's offer to have a relationship with Him now, while we still can." –Heather M. Tekavec

Lost Inheritance5bc7bd48-78f1-449f-b97c-5624836f3447Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGhost StoriesFather Martins shares four eerie accounts of paranormal activity.

Father Martins shares four eerie accounts of paranormal activity.

fullGhost Storiesff366de7-0ddf-49c8-8618-3259e056c6f7Sun, 11 May 2025 16:05:06 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Beautiful Backyard Read: Ephesians 3:14-21 Mariah was glad to finally be back home. Her mom had wanted to get her and her twin brothers away from the house while a landscaper was working in their backyard, and they had spent the whole day just trying to kill time. She was helping her little brother out of their van when she heard her mom let out a shriek. She scooped Reggie into her arms and took off for the backyard. “Are you okay?” Mariah ran to her mom’s side. She was pretty sure she saw tears in her mom’s eyes. “What happened? Did you get stung?” She could hear a bee buzzing. Mom shook her head. “Nothing bad happened. I’m just…I’m really surprised at what I see. Everything is so beautiful.” Mariah looked out at the yard as her brother squirmed out of her arms. There were flowers everywhere, and there were tiny stones on the ground, making paths that the twins seemed excited to try out. Everything did look really nice. “I can’t believe they did all this,” Mom said. “We didn’t have a lot of money to spend, but they seemed to figure out a way to make my dreams come true anyway.” “You’re crying.” Mariah looked up at her mom. “I’m happy,” Mom said. “If I have tears, it’s because I didn’t know I could have a yard this beautiful.” Mariah smiled. “Pastor John was talking about something like this on Sunday. He said God does more than we ask Him to do, surprising us with the way He works and all that He accomplishes.” Mom nodded. “God did more than we could ever imagine when He sent His own Son to save us by dying for our sins, and He blesses us in other ways that go beyond anything we could even think to ask for. The team we had working out here did a good job of showing us what that can look like.” “I’m happy the yard is everything you wanted it to be.” Mariah wrapped her arms around her mom. They had been through some tough times together, and she really wanted her mom to be happy. “And I’m glad God loves us and promises to do great things for us too.” –Emily Acker How about you? Have you ever been surprised by a gift someone gave you? Has someone ever done something so special for you that you just couldn’t believe it? That’s the way God blesses His children. When He promised us a Savior, He fulfilled that promise by sending us His own Son, Jesus. He is working in your life and promises to do big things for you—more than you could ever imagine. Today's Key Verse: Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. (NIV) Ephesians 3:20 Today's Key Thought: God surprises us with more

Read: Ephesians 3:14-21 Mariah was glad to finally be back home. Her mom had wanted to get her and her twin brothers away from the house while a landscaper was working in their backyard, and they had spent the whole day just trying to kill time. She was helping her little brother out of their van when she heard her mom let out a shriek. She scooped Reggie into her arms and took off for the backyard. “Are you okay?” Mariah ran to her mom’s side. She was pretty sure she saw tears in her mom’s eyes. “What happened? Did you get stung?” She could hear a bee buzzing. Mom shook her head. “Nothing bad happened. I’m just…I’m really surprised at what I see. Everything is so beautiful.” Mariah looked out at the yard as her brother squirmed out of her arms. There were flowers everywhere, and there were tiny stones on the ground, making paths that the twins seemed excited to try out. Everything did look really nice. “I can’t believe they did all this,” Mom said. “We didn’t have a lot of money to spend, but they seemed to figure out a way to make my dreams come true anyway.” “You’re crying.” Mariah looked up at her mom. “I’m happy,” Mom said. “If I have tears, it’s because I didn’t know I could have a yard this beautiful.” Mariah smiled. “Pastor John was talking about something like this on Sunday. He said God does more than we ask Him to do, surprising us with the way He works and all that He accomplishes.” Mom nodded. “God did more than we could ever imagine when He sent His own Son to save us by dying for our sins, and He blesses us in other ways that go beyond anything we could even think to ask for. The team we had working out here did a good job of showing us what that can look like.” “I’m happy the yard is everything you wanted it to be.” Mariah wrapped her arms around her mom. They had been through some tough times together, and she really wanted her mom to be happy. “And I’m glad God loves us and promises to do great things for us too.” –Emily Acker How about you? Have you ever been surprised by a gift someone gave you? Has someone ever done something so special for you that you just couldn’t believe it? That’s the way God blesses His children. When He promised us a Savior, He fulfilled that promise by sending us His own Son, Jesus. He is working in your life and promises to do big things for you—more than you could ever imagine. Today's Key Verse: Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. (NIV) Ephesians 3:20 Today's Key Thought: God surprises us with more

The Beautiful Backyard 0f8151c8-5276-4f8a-8ba7-f5c8225651a8Sun, 11 May 2025 05:36:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: Hope for the Future (2025) Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 131: Hope for the Future (2025)fa00caac-1e33-4091-83e1-1a89ffccec13Sun, 11 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: The Communion of the Church (2025) The Catechism further unpacks the communion of saints and shows us how the Church lives in communion with those members who have passed on to eternal life with Christ in heaven. If you’re listening to this podcast and you’re not Catholic—or if you still have questions about the communion of saints—Fr. Mike has a word for you. This is your family, interceding on your behalf that you might receive the fullness of Faith here on earth. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 954-962. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism further unpacks the communion of saints and shows us how the Church lives in communion with those members who have passed on to eternal life with Christ in heaven. If you’re listening to this podcast and you’re not Catholic—or if you still have questions about the communion of saints—Fr. Mike has a word for you. This is your family, interceding on your behalf that you might receive the fullness of Faith here on earth. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 954-962. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 131: The Communion of the Church (2025)1b76d9a1-086a-43b3-a442-a90fd702c59aSun, 11 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: Hope for the Future (2025) Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 131: Hope for the Future (2025)f3e6b1c5-9667-434b-9644-3ed1eaf007c0Sun, 11 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: Hope for the Future (2025) Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 131: Hope for the Future (2025)adb9f52e-05f8-4bfc-ad6e-1194eab54e0cSun, 11 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: Hope for the Future (2025) Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 131: Hope for the Future (2025)93e9b76b-a772-4b0d-a354-f344b6ee4d26Sun, 11 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Beautiful BackyardMariah was glad to finally be back home. Her mom had wanted to get her and her twin brothers away from the house while a landscaper was working in their backyard, and they had spent the whole day just trying to kill time.She was helping her little brother out of their van when she heard her mom let out a shriek. She scooped Reggie into her arms and took off for the backyard."Are you okay?" Mariah ran to her mom's side. She was pretty sure she saw tears in her mom's eyes. "What happened? Did you get stung?" She could hear a bee buzzing.Mom shook her head. "Nothing bad happened. I'm just…I'm really surprised at what I see. Everything is so beautiful."Mariah looked out at the yard as her brother squirmed out of her arms. There were flowers everywhere, and there were tiny stones on the ground, making paths that the twins seemed excited to try out. Everything did look really nice."I can't believe they did all this," Mom said. "We didn't have a lot of money to spend, but they seemed to figure out a way to make my dreams come true anyway.""You're crying." Mariah looked up at her mom."I'm happy," Mom said. "If I have tears, it's because I didn't know I could have a yard this beautiful."Mariah smiled. "Pastor John was talking about something like this on Sunday. He said God does more than we ask Him to do, surprising us with the way He works and all that He accomplishes."Mom nodded. "God did more than we could ever imagine when He sent His own Son to save us by dying for our sins, and He blesses us in other ways that go beyond anything we could even think to ask for. The team we had working out here did a good job of showing us what that can look like.""I'm happy the yard is everything you wanted it to be." Mariah wrapped her arms around her mom. They had been through some tough times together, and she really wanted her mom to be happy. "And I'm glad God loves us and promises to do great things for us too."–Emily Acker

Mariah was glad to finally be back home. Her mom had wanted to get her and her twin brothers away from the house while a landscaper was working in their backyard, and they had spent the whole day just trying to kill time.She was helping her little brother out of their van when she heard her mom let out a shriek. She scooped Reggie into her arms and took off for the backyard."Are you okay?" Mariah ran to her mom's side. She was pretty sure she saw tears in her mom's eyes. "What happened? Did you get stung?" She could hear a bee buzzing.Mom shook her head. "Nothing bad happened. I'm just…I'm really surprised at what I see. Everything is so beautiful."Mariah looked out at the yard as her brother squirmed out of her arms. There were flowers everywhere, and there were tiny stones on the ground, making paths that the twins seemed excited to try out. Everything did look really nice."I can't believe they did all this," Mom said. "We didn't have a lot of money to spend, but they seemed to figure out a way to make my dreams come true anyway.""You're crying." Mariah looked up at her mom."I'm happy," Mom said. "If I have tears, it's because I didn't know I could have a yard this beautiful."Mariah smiled. "Pastor John was talking about something like this on Sunday. He said God does more than we ask Him to do, surprising us with the way He works and all that He accomplishes."Mom nodded. "God did more than we could ever imagine when He sent His own Son to save us by dying for our sins, and He blesses us in other ways that go beyond anything we could even think to ask for. The team we had working out here did a good job of showing us what that can look like.""I'm happy the yard is everything you wanted it to be." Mariah wrapped her arms around her mom. They had been through some tough times together, and she really wanted her mom to be happy. "And I'm glad God loves us and promises to do great things for us too."–Emily Acker

The Beautiful Backyardcaa80295-a8d8-4773-bb85-d6d745f37aa3Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/11/25 Move On: Boundaries Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. We get the behavior we are willing to tolerate. There are times when we need to establish boundaries...even with the people we love. Even as Christians, we need to choose and clearly communicate what we are able to or willing to tolerate. Mass Readings from May 11, 2025: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5Revelation 7:9, 14b-17 John 10:27-30

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. We get the behavior we are willing to tolerate. There are times when we need to establish boundaries...even with the people we love. Even as Christians, we need to choose and clearly communicate what we are able to or willing to tolerate. Mass Readings from May 11, 2025: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5Revelation 7:9, 14b-17 John 10:27-30

full5/11/25 Move On: Boundaries9efd0c99-1f60-44c2-9f21-28dd2a6f883cSat, 10 May 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/11/25 Move On: Boundaries Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. We get the behavior we are willing to tolerate. There are times when we need to establish boundaries...even with the people we love. Even as Christians, we need to choose and clearly communicate what we are able to or willing to tolerate. Mass Readings from May 11, 2025: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5Revelation 7:9, 14b-17 John 10:27-30

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. We get the behavior we are willing to tolerate. There are times when we need to establish boundaries...even with the people we love. Even as Christians, we need to choose and clearly communicate what we are able to or willing to tolerate. Mass Readings from May 11, 2025: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5Revelation 7:9, 14b-17 John 10:27-30

full5/11/25 Move On: Boundariesf63c435e-7ab3-47ad-b7ed-bc5fa1a1e9d3Sat, 10 May 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Snared! Read: Hebrews 12:1-3 "Savannah, I’m leaving for work,” Mom said. “Be sure to set the house alarm when your bus gets here.” When the bus arrived, Savannah set the alarm and started to dash out the door when…WHOOSH! Her favorite sweater, which had sleeves that were too long and too loose, caught on the door handle, holding her captive. When she finally got free and jumped on the bus, the kids laughed and asked, “What took you so long?” At least I remembered to set the alarm this time, Savannah thought. The alarm had been installed for extra security, and whoever arrived home first had thirty seconds to disable it by entering a secret code, otherwise it would start blaring. It was directly connected to the local police department, and the officers weren’t amused when Savannah accidentally set it off…twice. That day after school, Savannah opened the door and heard the thirty-second warning start. Beep, beep, beep! She rushed to disable the alarm when, BAM! She was knocked flat on her back. It was her sweater again, caught on a chair. Beep, beep, beep! Unable to get free, Savannah wiggled out of the sweater just as the alarm started to blare ferociously. She sheepishly walked out to the porch to wait for the police car. “Hello, Officer Hamlin. I’m sorry,” she said when the policeman arrived. She explained how her sweater had snared her. Later that evening, Mom laughed as Savannah told her about the day’s events. “Savannah, do you remember what verse we talked about at church last Sunday?” “Not really,” Savannah admitted. “Hebrews 12:1. It’s about laying aside the sins that so easily snare us. In other words, we have to deal with those issues that get us into trouble, like bad habits and unkind attitudes.” “This sweater sure has gotten me into trouble,” Savannah said. “Yes, but being snared by your sweater is different from being snared by sin, which holds us back from the life of love and joy that Jesus died to give us. That’s why we need to fix our eyes on Jesus and trust Him to forgive our sins and help us out of their snares.” Mom tugged Savannah’s sleeve. “Now, let’s see if there’s a way to fix this sweater so it doesn’t snare you either!” –Teresa Ambord How about you? Are there sinful habits in your life that keep snaring you and getting you into trouble? It might be watching inappropriate TV shows or looking at things online you know you shouldn’t. Or maybe it’s an angry, unkind attitude you have toward someone. When you need help with sinful habits, look to Jesus. He will forgive you and help you eliminate your snares. Today's Key Verse: Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. (NKJV) Hebrews 12:1 Today's Key Thought: Don’t let sin snare you

Read: Hebrews 12:1-3 "Savannah, I’m leaving for work,” Mom said. “Be sure to set the house alarm when your bus gets here.” When the bus arrived, Savannah set the alarm and started to dash out the door when…WHOOSH! Her favorite sweater, which had sleeves that were too long and too loose, caught on the door handle, holding her captive. When she finally got free and jumped on the bus, the kids laughed and asked, “What took you so long?” At least I remembered to set the alarm this time, Savannah thought. The alarm had been installed for extra security, and whoever arrived home first had thirty seconds to disable it by entering a secret code, otherwise it would start blaring. It was directly connected to the local police department, and the officers weren’t amused when Savannah accidentally set it off…twice. That day after school, Savannah opened the door and heard the thirty-second warning start. Beep, beep, beep! She rushed to disable the alarm when, BAM! She was knocked flat on her back. It was her sweater again, caught on a chair. Beep, beep, beep! Unable to get free, Savannah wiggled out of the sweater just as the alarm started to blare ferociously. She sheepishly walked out to the porch to wait for the police car. “Hello, Officer Hamlin. I’m sorry,” she said when the policeman arrived. She explained how her sweater had snared her. Later that evening, Mom laughed as Savannah told her about the day’s events. “Savannah, do you remember what verse we talked about at church last Sunday?” “Not really,” Savannah admitted. “Hebrews 12:1. It’s about laying aside the sins that so easily snare us. In other words, we have to deal with those issues that get us into trouble, like bad habits and unkind attitudes.” “This sweater sure has gotten me into trouble,” Savannah said. “Yes, but being snared by your sweater is different from being snared by sin, which holds us back from the life of love and joy that Jesus died to give us. That’s why we need to fix our eyes on Jesus and trust Him to forgive our sins and help us out of their snares.” Mom tugged Savannah’s sleeve. “Now, let’s see if there’s a way to fix this sweater so it doesn’t snare you either!” –Teresa Ambord How about you? Are there sinful habits in your life that keep snaring you and getting you into trouble? It might be watching inappropriate TV shows or looking at things online you know you shouldn’t. Or maybe it’s an angry, unkind attitude you have toward someone. When you need help with sinful habits, look to Jesus. He will forgive you and help you eliminate your snares. Today's Key Verse: Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. (NKJV) Hebrews 12:1 Today's Key Thought: Don’t let sin snare you

Snared! fe9964f2-50f8-42b3-a914-ca4a849f1c3fSat, 10 May 2025 05:29:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2025) Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2025)cb570f52-5e56-4a9d-acff-d3a50e3ea286Sat, 10 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: The Communion of Saints (2025) The Catechism begins Paragraph 5 and dives into the communion of saints. This communion is “in holy things (sancta)” and “among holy persons (sancti).” Fr. Mike emphasizes that “the least of our acts done in charity redounds to the profit of all.” At the same time, every sin hurts every single member of the Church. No one is an island—we belong to each other. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 946-953. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism begins Paragraph 5 and dives into the communion of saints. This communion is “in holy things (sancta)” and “among holy persons (sancti).” Fr. Mike emphasizes that “the least of our acts done in charity redounds to the profit of all.” At the same time, every sin hurts every single member of the Church. No one is an island—we belong to each other. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 946-953. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 130: The Communion of Saints (2025)2863626e-0138-4ede-b1df-2d8481145ba5Sat, 10 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2025) Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2025)913e36b6-0a22-431e-a29c-4dce20a96518Sat, 10 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2025) Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2025)e373be9f-0277-4f02-975f-712abb7e2797Sat, 10 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2025) Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2025)68e5dec0-f67a-448e-a272-beecf88149abSat, 10 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSnared!"Savannah, I'm leaving for work," Mom said. "Be sure to set the house alarm when your bus gets here." When the bus arrived, Savannah set the alarm and started to dash out the door when…WHOOSH! Her favorite sweater, which had sleeves that were too long and too loose, caught on the door handle, holding her captive. When she finally got free and jumped on the bus, the kids laughed and asked, "What took you so long?" At least I remembered to set the alarm this time, Savannah thought. The alarm had been installed for extra security, and whoever arrived home first had thirty seconds to disable it by entering a secret code, otherwise it would start blaring. It was directly connected to the local police department, and the officers weren't amused when Savannah accidentally set it off…twice. That day after school, Savannah opened the door and heard the thirty-second warning start. Beep, beep, beep! She rushed to disable the alarm when, BAM! She was knocked flat on her back. It was her sweater again, caught on a chair. Beep, beep, beep! Unable to get free, Savannah wiggled out of the sweater just as the alarm started to blare ferociously. She sheepishly walked out to the porch to wait for the police car. "Hello, Officer Hamlin. I'm sorry," she said when the policeman arrived. She explained how her sweater had snared her. Later that evening, Mom laughed as Savannah told her about the day's events. "Savannah, do you remember what verse we talked about at church last Sunday?" "Not really," Savannah admitted. "Hebrews 12:1. It's about laying aside the sins that so easily snare us. In other words, we have to deal with those issues that get us into trouble, like bad habits and unkind attitudes.""This sweater sure has gotten me into trouble," Savannah said."Yes, but being snared by your sweater is different from being snared by sin, which holds us back from the life of love and joy that Jesus died to give us. That's why we need to fix our eyes on Jesus and trust Him to forgive our sins and help us out of their snares." Mom tugged Savannah's sleeve. "Now, let's see if there's a way to fix this sweater so it doesn't snare you either!"–Teresa Ambord

"Savannah, I'm leaving for work," Mom said. "Be sure to set the house alarm when your bus gets here." When the bus arrived, Savannah set the alarm and started to dash out the door when…WHOOSH! Her favorite sweater, which had sleeves that were too long and too loose, caught on the door handle, holding her captive. When she finally got free and jumped on the bus, the kids laughed and asked, "What took you so long?" At least I remembered to set the alarm this time, Savannah thought. The alarm had been installed for extra security, and whoever arrived home first had thirty seconds to disable it by entering a secret code, otherwise it would start blaring. It was directly connected to the local police department, and the officers weren't amused when Savannah accidentally set it off…twice. That day after school, Savannah opened the door and heard the thirty-second warning start. Beep, beep, beep! She rushed to disable the alarm when, BAM! She was knocked flat on her back. It was her sweater again, caught on a chair. Beep, beep, beep! Unable to get free, Savannah wiggled out of the sweater just as the alarm started to blare ferociously. She sheepishly walked out to the porch to wait for the police car. "Hello, Officer Hamlin. I'm sorry," she said when the policeman arrived. She explained how her sweater had snared her. Later that evening, Mom laughed as Savannah told her about the day's events. "Savannah, do you remember what verse we talked about at church last Sunday?" "Not really," Savannah admitted. "Hebrews 12:1. It's about laying aside the sins that so easily snare us. In other words, we have to deal with those issues that get us into trouble, like bad habits and unkind attitudes.""This sweater sure has gotten me into trouble," Savannah said."Yes, but being snared by your sweater is different from being snared by sin, which holds us back from the life of love and joy that Jesus died to give us. That's why we need to fix our eyes on Jesus and trust Him to forgive our sins and help us out of their snares." Mom tugged Savannah's sleeve. "Now, let's see if there's a way to fix this sweater so it doesn't snare you either!"–Teresa Ambord

Snared!281677fb-a34c-4f73-98a3-28ab35815700Sat, 10 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHe's still the same GodHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost retells the story of David and Goliath which is found in 1 Samuel 17. David was a young shepherd boy from Israel who was called to defeat a Philistine giant named Goliath. We learn through David's unwavering faith that with God, we can conquer anything big or small. "Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods." Psalm 40:4 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost retells the story of David and Goliath which is found in 1 Samuel 17. David was a young shepherd boy from Israel who was called to defeat a Philistine giant named Goliath. We learn through David's unwavering faith that with God, we can conquer anything big or small. "Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods." Psalm 40:4 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullHe's still the same God9b8e6644-7f1b-4dd8-bd5c-150e0ae42fa9Fri, 09 May 2025 12:00:00 +00002602https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHe's still the same GodHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost retells the story of David and Goliath which is found in 1 Samuel 17. David was a young shepherd boy from Israel who was called to defeat a Philistine giant named Goliath. We learn through David's unwavering faith that with God, we can conquer anything big or small. "Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods." Psalm 40:4 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost retells the story of David and Goliath which is found in 1 Samuel 17. David was a young shepherd boy from Israel who was called to defeat a Philistine giant named Goliath. We learn through David's unwavering faith that with God, we can conquer anything big or small. "Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods." Psalm 40:4 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullHe's still the same God28f0e38a-9c90-4a62-846f-f9b6409fe97cFri, 09 May 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Beatitudes | Girls Gone Biblehi ggb :)))))   this week we’re diving into the Beatitudes — the beautiful blessings Jesus shared that show us what it really means to live a life that honors God.   The Beatitudes are a list of blessings Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount. They describe the attitudes and actions that God loves, like being humble, kind, merciful, and standing up for what is right. Jesus taught them to show people how to live in a way that pleases God and brings true happiness. They are important because they guide Christians on how to live good, meaningful lives.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   NOCD https://learn.nocd.com/ggb   BETTER HELP This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self.   MIRACLE MADE Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/GGB and use the code GGB to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

hi ggb :)))))   this week we’re diving into the Beatitudes — the beautiful blessings Jesus shared that show us what it really means to live a life that honors God.   The Beatitudes are a list of blessings Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount. They describe the attitudes and actions that God loves, like being humble, kind, merciful, and standing up for what is right. Jesus taught them to show people how to live in a way that pleases God and brings true happiness. They are important because they guide Christians on how to live good, meaningful lives.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   NOCD https://learn.nocd.com/ggb   BETTER HELP This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self.   MIRACLE MADE Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/GGB and use the code GGB to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullThe Beatitudes | Girls Gone Bible1af6af40-499d-45bf-8a71-74d3d5866ecdFri, 09 May 2025 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Behind the Scenes Read: 1 Corinthians 12:13-18; 1 Peter 4:10-11 "Put the blue block here, Mae,” Atlas said as he helped his four-year-old sister build a tower with blocks. When the structure was almost finished, Mae pulled out a green block near the bottom. The tower wobbled, then toppled over. “Mae, you ruined it!” exclaimed Atlas. “Why did you do that?” “I want this pretty green one at the top so I can see it,” Mae replied. Just then Mom’s phone dinged. “Atlas, it’s for you,” Mom said and showed him the text. “Your youth group leader wants you to call him.” Atlas took her phone and stepped into the hall. A few minutes later, he came back to the family room. “He wants me to come to a rehearsal for that skit they’re doing,” Atlas said. “There aren’t any parts left in the skit, but they need somebody to help move props between scenes.” He frowned. “I’m not good enough to be in the skit, but I’m good enough to move the props! Well, I don’t feel like going just to move stuff around. Anyone can do that!” “But the production won’t be nearly as effective if the props aren’t in the right place,” said Mom. “Moving them may not seem as glamorous as acting in the play, but it’s a very important job.” She paused, then added, “It’s like the block Mae took out of the tower you were building.” “What do you mean?” asked Atlas. “Mae just took out one block that didn’t show very much,” said Mom. “So why did the whole tower tumble down?” “Because the blocks on the bottom support the rest of the tower,” Atlas replied. “Well, it’s the same when people work together for the Lord,” Mom said. “Each worker is equally important in God’s eyes. God values everything we do out of love for Him, whether we’re on stage or behind the scenes, and we can trust Him to use our work to point others to Jesus and His love for us.” “You make it sound like moving furniture for a skit is sharing Jesus with people,” Atlas said. Mom shrugged. “Jesus says that whatever we do, we do for Him.” After a moment, Atlas nodded. “Okay,” he said. “I’ll help move the props.” –Tanya K. Marshall How about you? Have you ever done something to help out and wondered if it made a difference? What matters most is that you do whatever work God gives you for Him, not for recognition by others. When we do everything out of love for God, He uses our faithful service to point people to Jesus, who came to earth to serve us by dying for our sins. Know that God values your work, even if it’s behind the scenes. Today's Key Verse: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. (NIV) Colossians 3:23 Today's Key Thought: God values everything you do for Him

Read: 1 Corinthians 12:13-18; 1 Peter 4:10-11 "Put the blue block here, Mae,” Atlas said as he helped his four-year-old sister build a tower with blocks. When the structure was almost finished, Mae pulled out a green block near the bottom. The tower wobbled, then toppled over. “Mae, you ruined it!” exclaimed Atlas. “Why did you do that?” “I want this pretty green one at the top so I can see it,” Mae replied. Just then Mom’s phone dinged. “Atlas, it’s for you,” Mom said and showed him the text. “Your youth group leader wants you to call him.” Atlas took her phone and stepped into the hall. A few minutes later, he came back to the family room. “He wants me to come to a rehearsal for that skit they’re doing,” Atlas said. “There aren’t any parts left in the skit, but they need somebody to help move props between scenes.” He frowned. “I’m not good enough to be in the skit, but I’m good enough to move the props! Well, I don’t feel like going just to move stuff around. Anyone can do that!” “But the production won’t be nearly as effective if the props aren’t in the right place,” said Mom. “Moving them may not seem as glamorous as acting in the play, but it’s a very important job.” She paused, then added, “It’s like the block Mae took out of the tower you were building.” “What do you mean?” asked Atlas. “Mae just took out one block that didn’t show very much,” said Mom. “So why did the whole tower tumble down?” “Because the blocks on the bottom support the rest of the tower,” Atlas replied. “Well, it’s the same when people work together for the Lord,” Mom said. “Each worker is equally important in God’s eyes. God values everything we do out of love for Him, whether we’re on stage or behind the scenes, and we can trust Him to use our work to point others to Jesus and His love for us.” “You make it sound like moving furniture for a skit is sharing Jesus with people,” Atlas said. Mom shrugged. “Jesus says that whatever we do, we do for Him.” After a moment, Atlas nodded. “Okay,” he said. “I’ll help move the props.” –Tanya K. Marshall How about you? Have you ever done something to help out and wondered if it made a difference? What matters most is that you do whatever work God gives you for Him, not for recognition by others. When we do everything out of love for God, He uses our faithful service to point people to Jesus, who came to earth to serve us by dying for our sins. Know that God values your work, even if it’s behind the scenes. Today's Key Verse: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. (NIV) Colossians 3:23 Today's Key Thought: God values everything you do for Him

Behind the Scenes ad2c29d0-0bc0-46d3-8587-7427b6f5576eFri, 09 May 2025 05:22:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 212: The Dangerous Truth Behind “Sugar Free”!“Zero sugar” doesn’t mean zero damage. Dr. Robert Lustig exposes how the food industry misleads you with health claims while quietly fuelling obesity and chronic disease. From insulin-spiking sweeteners to mislabeled packaging, this moment unpacks the deception behind so-called healthy foods - and what you should actually be eating instead. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/KhJ5MG5BcTb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/Drk2qW9BcTb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Robert Lustig - https://robertlustig.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Zero sugar” doesn’t mean zero damage. Dr. Robert Lustig exposes how the food industry misleads you with health claims while quietly fuelling obesity and chronic disease. From insulin-spiking sweeteners to mislabeled packaging, this moment unpacks the deception behind so-called healthy foods - and what you should actually be eating instead. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/KhJ5MG5BcTb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/Drk2qW9BcTb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Robert Lustig - https://robertlustig.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 212: The Dangerous Truth Behind “Sugar Free”!d4d2683d-c10d-4a20-8c92-08795b70d34bFri, 09 May 2025 05:00:00 +00001534https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2025)e2f909a5-9c4b-465d-880e-54f24b4aa859Fri, 09 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: Many Vocations (2025) This &quot;In Brief&quot; section reviews all that we have learned in recent episodes. In the Church, “the faithful&quot; refers to clerics and the laity with various callings in each. Fr. Mike explains how God calls every human being to unity with him. No matter our vocations, we must surrender our lives to the Lord and participate in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 934-945. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

This &quot;In Brief&quot; section reviews all that we have learned in recent episodes. In the Church, “the faithful&quot; refers to clerics and the laity with various callings in each. Fr. Mike explains how God calls every human being to unity with him. No matter our vocations, we must surrender our lives to the Lord and participate in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 934-945. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 129: Many Vocations (2025)36b8423f-a169-4134-91df-84a7283a2a92Fri, 09 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2025)20076132-ecd9-48fb-a2ab-3da873194091Fri, 09 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2025)d91a8b36-e134-4726-a89f-eaef9b27a208Fri, 09 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2025)5b6600d2-5443-4728-bc71-772f6b2d2625Fri, 09 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBehind the Scenes"Put the blue block here, Mae," Atlas said as he helped his four-year-old sister build a tower with blocks. When the structure was almost finished, Mae pulled out a green block near the bottom. The tower wobbled, then toppled over. "Mae, you ruined it!" exclaimed Atlas. "Why did you do that?""I want this pretty green one at the top so I can see it," Mae replied.Just then Mom's phone dinged. "Atlas, it's for you," Mom said and showed him the text. "Your youth group leader wants you to call him."Atlas took her phone and stepped into the hall. A few minutes later, he came back to the family room. "He wants me to come to a rehearsal for that skit they're doing," Atlas said. "There aren't any parts left in the skit, but they need somebody to help move props between scenes." He frowned. "I'm not good enough to be in the skit, but I'm good enough to move the props! Well, I don't feel like going just to move stuff around. Anyone can do that!""But the production won't be nearly as effective if the props aren't in the right place," said Mom. "Moving them may not seem as glamorous as acting in the play, but it's a very important job." She paused, then added, "It's like the block Mae took out of the tower you were building.""What do you mean?" asked Atlas."Mae just took out one block that didn't show very much," said Mom. "So why did the whole tower tumble down?""Because the blocks on the bottom support the rest of the tower," Atlas replied. "Well, it's the same when people work together for the Lord," Mom said. "Each worker is equally important in God's eyes. God values everything we do out of love for Him, whether we're on stage or behind the scenes, and we can trust Him to use our work to point others to Jesus and His love for us." "You make it sound like moving furniture for a skit is sharing Jesus with people," Atlas said. Mom shrugged. "Jesus says that whatever we do, we do for Him."After a moment, Atlas nodded. "Okay," he said. "I'll help move the props." –Tanya K. Marshall

"Put the blue block here, Mae," Atlas said as he helped his four-year-old sister build a tower with blocks. When the structure was almost finished, Mae pulled out a green block near the bottom. The tower wobbled, then toppled over. "Mae, you ruined it!" exclaimed Atlas. "Why did you do that?""I want this pretty green one at the top so I can see it," Mae replied.Just then Mom's phone dinged. "Atlas, it's for you," Mom said and showed him the text. "Your youth group leader wants you to call him."Atlas took her phone and stepped into the hall. A few minutes later, he came back to the family room. "He wants me to come to a rehearsal for that skit they're doing," Atlas said. "There aren't any parts left in the skit, but they need somebody to help move props between scenes." He frowned. "I'm not good enough to be in the skit, but I'm good enough to move the props! Well, I don't feel like going just to move stuff around. Anyone can do that!""But the production won't be nearly as effective if the props aren't in the right place," said Mom. "Moving them may not seem as glamorous as acting in the play, but it's a very important job." She paused, then added, "It's like the block Mae took out of the tower you were building.""What do you mean?" asked Atlas."Mae just took out one block that didn't show very much," said Mom. "So why did the whole tower tumble down?""Because the blocks on the bottom support the rest of the tower," Atlas replied. "Well, it's the same when people work together for the Lord," Mom said. "Each worker is equally important in God's eyes. God values everything we do out of love for Him, whether we're on stage or behind the scenes, and we can trust Him to use our work to point others to Jesus and His love for us." "You make it sound like moving furniture for a skit is sharing Jesus with people," Atlas said. Mom shrugged. "Jesus says that whatever we do, we do for Him."After a moment, Atlas nodded. "Okay," he said. "I'll help move the props." –Tanya K. Marshall

Behind the Scenesd0269591-5bb0-4c72-b50b-99e682a4f47dFri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow I Handle Haters Do you struggle to handle criticism well? Do you get defensive even when you know there’s room to grow? Fr. Mike Schmitz discusses how to handle criticism, exploring three primary approaches: denial, acceptance, and gratitude. He emphasizes the importance of discerning what part of the criticism is true, acknowledging those truths, and discarding the falsehoods to avoid unnecessary self-condemnation. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TNSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you struggle to handle criticism well? Do you get defensive even when you know there’s room to grow? Fr. Mike Schmitz discusses how to handle criticism, exploring three primary approaches: denial, acceptance, and gratitude. He emphasizes the importance of discerning what part of the criticism is true, acknowledging those truths, and discarding the falsehoods to avoid unnecessary self-condemnation. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TNSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow I Handle Haters32bec491-a4cb-4ced-8843-40d6fea4590cThu, 08 May 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow I Handle Haters Do you struggle to handle criticism well? Do you get defensive even when you know there’s room to grow? Fr. Mike Schmitz discusses how to handle criticism, exploring three primary approaches: denial, acceptance, and gratitude. He emphasizes the importance of discerning what part of the criticism is true, acknowledging those truths, and discarding the falsehoods to avoid unnecessary self-condemnation. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TNSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you struggle to handle criticism well? Do you get defensive even when you know there’s room to grow? Fr. Mike Schmitz discusses how to handle criticism, exploring three primary approaches: denial, acceptance, and gratitude. He emphasizes the importance of discerning what part of the criticism is true, acknowledging those truths, and discarding the falsehoods to avoid unnecessary self-condemnation. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TNSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow I Handle Haters1fd9a395-c768-4073-9afd-9d7c99a852a6Thu, 08 May 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#918 - Luke 5:1-16 – Jesus Calls and Makes CleanThis episode is part 11 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John to be disciples and touches someone who is untouchable to bring healing. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 11 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John to be disciples and touches someone who is untouchable to bring healing. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#918 - Luke 5:1-16 – Jesus Calls and Makes Cleanb61f523a-6fe0-4fd0-bf29-cd254b93038bThu, 08 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000745https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJoe Hart CEO: This is How to Take CommandWhat does it take to master fear, stress, and anxiety in a world that constantly challenges men's confidence? Today, John Heinen welcomes Joe Hart, the transformational CEO of Dale Carnegie and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 'Take Command.' As a converted lawyer leading a 100-year-old global organization while raising six children, Hart shares powerful insights on conquering the fixed mindset that paralyzes many men. This insightful conversation explores how to navigate major life transitions, build enduring relationships, and maintain family priorities amid professional demands. Hart reveals the surprising parallels between leading multinational organizations and guiding a family, offering practical wisdom rooted in both modern psychology and timeless principles. Don't miss this masterclass in authentic masculine leadership from one of today's most respected thought leaders. 🔥 FREE ROSARY this month - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔥 Learn more about Joe Hart and his work: https://www.dalecarnegie.com https://www.amazon.com/Take-Command-Strength-Enduring-Relationships/dp/1982190108 https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephkhart QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠ Follow Us On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicGentleman 🔴 FREE ROSARY | CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS Enjoy 24 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to master fear, stress, and anxiety in a world that constantly challenges men's confidence? Today, John Heinen welcomes Joe Hart, the transformational CEO of Dale Carnegie and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 'Take Command.' As a converted lawyer leading a 100-year-old global organization while raising six children, Hart shares powerful insights on conquering the fixed mindset that paralyzes many men. This insightful conversation explores how to navigate major life transitions, build enduring relationships, and maintain family priorities amid professional demands. Hart reveals the surprising parallels between leading multinational organizations and guiding a family, offering practical wisdom rooted in both modern psychology and timeless principles. Don't miss this masterclass in authentic masculine leadership from one of today's most respected thought leaders. 🔥 FREE ROSARY this month - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔥 Learn more about Joe Hart and his work: https://www.dalecarnegie.com https://www.amazon.com/Take-Command-Strength-Enduring-Relationships/dp/1982190108 https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephkhart QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠ Follow Us On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicGentleman 🔴 FREE ROSARY | CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS Enjoy 24 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJoe Hart CEO: This is How to Take Command670ad77f-3b49-4cf7-877f-6627865310d7Thu, 08 May 2025 09:55:00 +00002447https://216.73.216.191/allTags Chocolate Milk Confessions Read: Psalm 32:2-10 Lexie twirled around her room in her new dress. She couldn’t wait to wear it to her cousin’s wedding on Saturday! Mom stood smiling at the door. “That’s a beautiful dress, Lexie, but you need to take it off now before you spill something on it. I’m off to the store—Dad is outside gardening if you need him.” Once Mom was gone, Lexie rushed downstairs. She swished about in her dress as she got a bottle from the fridge and poured a glass of chocolate milk. I won’t spill it—I’m not a baby! she thought, flicking on the television. Glued to her favorite TV show, Lexie accidentally tilted her glass. She gasped as a cold trickle of chocolate milk landed in her lap. Frantically, she tried dabbing at the stain with a napkin, but that only seemed to make it spread. I have to get rid of this stain before Mom sees it! Lexie thought. Then she heard a car. Mom was back! Lexie knew she had a choice—run upstairs and pretend nothing had happened, or tell the horrible truth. A story she’d heard in Sunday school about King David suddenly came to her mind, and how bad he felt when he tried to cover up his sin. Lexie took a deep breath as Mom’s key turned in the lock. “Mom, I’m so sorry, I didn’t listen!” Lexie blurted out as Mom walked in. “I kept wearing my dress even though you told me not to, and I spilled chocolate milk on it. Now it’s ruined!” “Oh, Lexie!” Mom sighed. “Let me see.” Lexie nervously moved her hand away from the soggy stain. Mom tilted the fabric toward the light. “I’m disappointed you didn’t obey me, Lexie, but I’m glad you told me the truth.” “I almost didn’t tell you,” Lexie confessed. “But then I remembered a story Mrs. Summers told us in church about bringing things into the light.” Mom smiled. “Mrs. Summers is right. Admitting we’ve messed up is never easy. But if we cover it up, it just makes a bigger mess in the end. That’s why we need to be honest about our wrongs—not just to others, but to Jesus, who forgives our sins and makes us clean. Now, let’s get that dress in the wash!” –Angela Jelf How about you? Have you ever been scared to admit when you’ve done something wrong? Have you ever told a lie to cover up a mistake you made? It can be difficult to confess our sins, but the Bible tells us that when we try to hide our mistakes, we only end up causing ourselves and others more pain. The next time you mess up, admit it—Jesus is always ready to forgive your sin and wash you clean. Today's Key Verse: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (NKJV) 1 John 1:9 Today's Key Thought: Confess your sins

Read: Psalm 32:2-10 Lexie twirled around her room in her new dress. She couldn’t wait to wear it to her cousin’s wedding on Saturday! Mom stood smiling at the door. “That’s a beautiful dress, Lexie, but you need to take it off now before you spill something on it. I’m off to the store—Dad is outside gardening if you need him.” Once Mom was gone, Lexie rushed downstairs. She swished about in her dress as she got a bottle from the fridge and poured a glass of chocolate milk. I won’t spill it—I’m not a baby! she thought, flicking on the television. Glued to her favorite TV show, Lexie accidentally tilted her glass. She gasped as a cold trickle of chocolate milk landed in her lap. Frantically, she tried dabbing at the stain with a napkin, but that only seemed to make it spread. I have to get rid of this stain before Mom sees it! Lexie thought. Then she heard a car. Mom was back! Lexie knew she had a choice—run upstairs and pretend nothing had happened, or tell the horrible truth. A story she’d heard in Sunday school about King David suddenly came to her mind, and how bad he felt when he tried to cover up his sin. Lexie took a deep breath as Mom’s key turned in the lock. “Mom, I’m so sorry, I didn’t listen!” Lexie blurted out as Mom walked in. “I kept wearing my dress even though you told me not to, and I spilled chocolate milk on it. Now it’s ruined!” “Oh, Lexie!” Mom sighed. “Let me see.” Lexie nervously moved her hand away from the soggy stain. Mom tilted the fabric toward the light. “I’m disappointed you didn’t obey me, Lexie, but I’m glad you told me the truth.” “I almost didn’t tell you,” Lexie confessed. “But then I remembered a story Mrs. Summers told us in church about bringing things into the light.” Mom smiled. “Mrs. Summers is right. Admitting we’ve messed up is never easy. But if we cover it up, it just makes a bigger mess in the end. That’s why we need to be honest about our wrongs—not just to others, but to Jesus, who forgives our sins and makes us clean. Now, let’s get that dress in the wash!” –Angela Jelf How about you? Have you ever been scared to admit when you’ve done something wrong? Have you ever told a lie to cover up a mistake you made? It can be difficult to confess our sins, but the Bible tells us that when we try to hide our mistakes, we only end up causing ourselves and others more pain. The next time you mess up, admit it—Jesus is always ready to forgive your sin and wash you clean. Today's Key Verse: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (NKJV) 1 John 1:9 Today's Key Thought: Confess your sins

Chocolate Milk Confessions a8930e13-f294-4194-85e8-03952b546babThu, 08 May 2025 05:07:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChris Eubank Jr: I Was Paid $**** For The Fight! The Night Before, My Dad Finally Opened Up!He silenced the critics, defied the odds, and walked through fire - Chris Eubank Jr. tells the full story of one of 2025’s most unforgettable fights. Chris Eubank Jr. is a world-class professional boxer, middleweight contender, and son of the legendary former professional boxer, Chris Eubank Sr. In April 2025, he won against Connor Benn in one of the most highly anticipated fights in British boxing history.  He discusses:  Why he refused to shake Conor Benn’s hand. Why the fight almost collapsed the night before. The real reason his father publicly disowned him. The pain of losing his brother, and raising his nephew as his own. 00:00 Intro 01:56 How Are You Feeling After the Fight? 06:09 Something Didn't Look Quite Right With You That Night 09:39 The Things That Were Against Me on the Night 11:47 The Night Before the Fight, My Father Finally Opened Up 20:23 How Me and My Dad Finally Made Up 28:50 What Caused the Rift Between You and Your Father? 36:57 Did Him Calling You a Disgrace Impact Your Mental Health? 41:59 Were You Thinking About Your Younger Brother During the Fight? 48:56 Rehydration Restriction 53:46 How Much Did You Get for the Fight? 1:00:23 What Was Going Through Your Head in the Final Moments 1:03:10 The Time I Spent in Hospital 1:05:55 Ads 1:06:53 Have You Got a Newfound Respect for Conor? 1:09:18 The Failed Drug Tests 1:13:50 The Egg Slap 1:15:19 The Rematch With Conor 1:21:39 Did Conor Surprise You? 1:24:16 The Walkout 1:29:18 Billy Joe Saunders 1:31:29 Who Would Your Next 3 Fights Be? 1:34:17 You Before Starting Boxing 1:40:29 Your Relationship With Frank Smith 1:43:48 If You Had One Album for the Rest of Your Life, What Would It Be? Follow Chris:  Instagram - https://rebrand.ly/iabtt7v  TikTok - https://rebrand.ly/jligckn  The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-r…  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Think like a CEO - join the 100 CEOs newsletter: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter   Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsor: Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% off 100 CEOs: Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-megaphone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He silenced the critics, defied the odds, and walked through fire - Chris Eubank Jr. tells the full story of one of 2025’s most unforgettable fights. Chris Eubank Jr. is a world-class professional boxer, middleweight contender, and son of the legendary former professional boxer, Chris Eubank Sr. In April 2025, he won against Connor Benn in one of the most highly anticipated fights in British boxing history.  He discusses:  Why he refused to shake Conor Benn’s hand. Why the fight almost collapsed the night before. The real reason his father publicly disowned him. The pain of losing his brother, and raising his nephew as his own. 00:00 Intro 01:56 How Are You Feeling After the Fight? 06:09 Something Didn't Look Quite Right With You That Night 09:39 The Things That Were Against Me on the Night 11:47 The Night Before the Fight, My Father Finally Opened Up 20:23 How Me and My Dad Finally Made Up 28:50 What Caused the Rift Between You and Your Father? 36:57 Did Him Calling You a Disgrace Impact Your Mental Health? 41:59 Were You Thinking About Your Younger Brother During the Fight? 48:56 Rehydration Restriction 53:46 How Much Did You Get for the Fight? 1:00:23 What Was Going Through Your Head in the Final Moments 1:03:10 The Time I Spent in Hospital 1:05:55 Ads 1:06:53 Have You Got a Newfound Respect for Conor? 1:09:18 The Failed Drug Tests 1:13:50 The Egg Slap 1:15:19 The Rematch With Conor 1:21:39 Did Conor Surprise You? 1:24:16 The Walkout 1:29:18 Billy Joe Saunders 1:31:29 Who Would Your Next 3 Fights Be? 1:34:17 You Before Starting Boxing 1:40:29 Your Relationship With Frank Smith 1:43:48 If You Had One Album for the Rest of Your Life, What Would It Be? Follow Chris:  Instagram - https://rebrand.ly/iabtt7v  TikTok - https://rebrand.ly/jligckn  The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-r…  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Think like a CEO - join the 100 CEOs newsletter: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter   Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsor: Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% off 100 CEOs: Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-megaphone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullChris Eubank Jr: I Was Paid $**** For The Fight! The Night Before, My Dad Finally Opened Up!2a282874-9fc8-4a85-a6f6-ef71718701baThu, 08 May 2025 05:00:00 +00006523https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2025) As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2025)2ca9134c-854e-410b-8783-769cab6dfe9aThu, 08 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Unique Calls to Holiness (2025) The Lord calls everyone to live a life of surrender, and we have been looking at the various ways God calls people to grow in holiness. Religious life includes the public profession of vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; members of secular institutes dedicate themselves to living in the world and helping to sanctify it. We also learn that those in societies of apostolic life devote themselves to a particular apostolic purpose without religious vows. These calls to holiness are gifts to the Church and the world. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 925-933. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Lord calls everyone to live a life of surrender, and we have been looking at the various ways God calls people to grow in holiness. Religious life includes the public profession of vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; members of secular institutes dedicate themselves to living in the world and helping to sanctify it. We also learn that those in societies of apostolic life devote themselves to a particular apostolic purpose without religious vows. These calls to holiness are gifts to the Church and the world. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 925-933. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 128: Unique Calls to Holiness (2025)28f91a99-ce72-455c-943b-1c29f238e513Thu, 08 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2025) As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2025)ae248182-e53e-4e53-b39d-754eeb1fa0f6Thu, 08 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2025) As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2025)16e6fbdc-d98a-46bc-887b-654c57c47bfeThu, 08 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2025) As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2025)32d07987-980d-42ea-b0e6-cd2e1519f2ffThu, 08 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChocolate Milk ConfessionsLexie twirled around her room in her new dress. She couldn't wait to wear it to her cousin's wedding on Saturday!Mom stood smiling at the door. "That's a beautiful dress, Lexie, but you need to take it off now before you spill something on it. I'm off to the store--Dad is outside gardening if you need him." Once Mom was gone, Lexie rushed downstairs. She swished about in her dress as she got a bottle from the fridge and poured a glass of chocolate milk. I won't spill it--I'm not a baby! she thought, flicking on the television.Glued to her favorite TV show, Lexie accidentally tilted her glass. She gasped as a cold trickle of chocolate milk landed in her lap. Frantically, she tried dabbing at the stain with a napkin, but that only seemed to make it spread. I have to get rid of this stain before Mom sees it! Lexie thought. Then she heard a car. Mom was back! Lexie knew she had a choice--run upstairs and pretend nothing had happened, or tell the horrible truth. A story she'd heard in Sunday school about King David suddenly came to her mind, and how bad he felt when he tried to cover up his sin. Lexie took a deep breath as Mom's key turned in the lock. "Mom, I'm so sorry, I didn't listen!" Lexie blurted out as Mom walked in. "I kept wearing my dress even though you told me not to, and I spilled chocolate milk on it. Now it's ruined!""Oh, Lexie!" Mom sighed. "Let me see."Lexie nervously moved her hand away from the soggy stain. Mom tilted the fabric toward the light. "I'm disappointed you didn't obey me, Lexie, but I'm glad you told me the truth." "I almost didn't tell you," Lexie confessed. "But then I remembered a story Mrs. Summers told us in church about bringing things into the light."Mom smiled. "Mrs. Summers is right. Admitting we've messed up is never easy. But if we cover it up, it just makes a bigger mess in the end. That's why we need to be honest about our wrongs--not just to others, but to Jesus, who forgives our sins and makes us clean. Now, let's get that dress in the wash!"–Angela Jelf

Lexie twirled around her room in her new dress. She couldn't wait to wear it to her cousin's wedding on Saturday!Mom stood smiling at the door. "That's a beautiful dress, Lexie, but you need to take it off now before you spill something on it. I'm off to the store--Dad is outside gardening if you need him." Once Mom was gone, Lexie rushed downstairs. She swished about in her dress as she got a bottle from the fridge and poured a glass of chocolate milk. I won't spill it--I'm not a baby! she thought, flicking on the television.Glued to her favorite TV show, Lexie accidentally tilted her glass. She gasped as a cold trickle of chocolate milk landed in her lap. Frantically, she tried dabbing at the stain with a napkin, but that only seemed to make it spread. I have to get rid of this stain before Mom sees it! Lexie thought. Then she heard a car. Mom was back! Lexie knew she had a choice--run upstairs and pretend nothing had happened, or tell the horrible truth. A story she'd heard in Sunday school about King David suddenly came to her mind, and how bad he felt when he tried to cover up his sin. Lexie took a deep breath as Mom's key turned in the lock. "Mom, I'm so sorry, I didn't listen!" Lexie blurted out as Mom walked in. "I kept wearing my dress even though you told me not to, and I spilled chocolate milk on it. Now it's ruined!""Oh, Lexie!" Mom sighed. "Let me see."Lexie nervously moved her hand away from the soggy stain. Mom tilted the fabric toward the light. "I'm disappointed you didn't obey me, Lexie, but I'm glad you told me the truth." "I almost didn't tell you," Lexie confessed. "But then I remembered a story Mrs. Summers told us in church about bringing things into the light."Mom smiled. "Mrs. Summers is right. Admitting we've messed up is never easy. But if we cover it up, it just makes a bigger mess in the end. That's why we need to be honest about our wrongs--not just to others, but to Jesus, who forgives our sins and makes us clean. Now, let's get that dress in the wash!"–Angela Jelf

Chocolate Milk Confessions52628668-2596-4432-99eb-6f4d70a6dba4Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 9 Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us for free on the Ascension App! https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave Romans 12:4-5: “For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us for free on the Ascension App! https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave Romans 12:4-5: “For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 92f1eeb39-d96e-4056-a48a-f41488a6421aWed, 07 May 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 9 Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us for free on the Ascension App! https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave Romans 12:4-5: “For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us for free on the Ascension App! https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave Romans 12:4-5: “For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 9f6607e68-96c8-436c-b07e-844859f028d6Wed, 07 May 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#373: A Rooster and a Second ChanceLuke 22:31-34, 54-62, &amp; John 21:1-17 In today&rsquo;s episode, we follow one of Jesus&rsquo; closest friends&mdash;Peter. From the quiet upper room, to the dark courtyard, and finally to breakfast on the beach, we&rsquo;ll hear how Peter made a big promise to Jesus&hellip; and then broke it. But the story doesn&rsquo;t end there. After Jesus rises from the dead, He lovingly gives Peter a second chance. This is a beautiful story of sadness, forgiveness, and hope&mdash;a reminder that Jesus never gives up on us, even when we mess up. &nbsp; Big Ideas for Little Hearts: Jesus knows we&rsquo;ll make mistakes, but He still loves us deeply. Peter denied Jesus three times, but Jesus forgave him and gave him a new job. Seeing the risen Jesus changed Peter from afraid to brave! No matter how far we run, Jesus welcomes us back and gives us a fresh start. ******Check out Andrew Kerhoulas' music with Brother K and Hearth Hymns*** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To join the team supporting this podcast and also enjoy weekly bonus content PLUS access to the entire library of bonus content&nbsp; go here and click bonus content. &nbsp; You&rsquo;re not just funding a podcast. You&rsquo;re helping bring the Word of God into homes, into car rides, into bedtime routines&mdash;and into the hearts of thousands of children. &nbsp; From my family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 22:31-34, 54-62, &amp; John 21:1-17 In today&rsquo;s episode, we follow one of Jesus&rsquo; closest friends&mdash;Peter. From the quiet upper room, to the dark courtyard, and finally to breakfast on the beach, we&rsquo;ll hear how Peter made a big promise to Jesus&hellip; and then broke it. But the story doesn&rsquo;t end there. After Jesus rises from the dead, He lovingly gives Peter a second chance. This is a beautiful story of sadness, forgiveness, and hope&mdash;a reminder that Jesus never gives up on us, even when we mess up. &nbsp; Big Ideas for Little Hearts: Jesus knows we&rsquo;ll make mistakes, but He still loves us deeply. Peter denied Jesus three times, but Jesus forgave him and gave him a new job. Seeing the risen Jesus changed Peter from afraid to brave! No matter how far we run, Jesus welcomes us back and gives us a fresh start. ******Check out Andrew Kerhoulas' music with Brother K and Hearth Hymns*** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To join the team supporting this podcast and also enjoy weekly bonus content PLUS access to the entire library of bonus content&nbsp; go here and click bonus content. &nbsp; You&rsquo;re not just funding a podcast. You&rsquo;re helping bring the Word of God into homes, into car rides, into bedtime routines&mdash;and into the hearts of thousands of children. &nbsp; From my family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#373: A Rooster and a Second Chance204d7fcb-7b02-4a31-85a0-682d4d177a06Wed, 07 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000952https://216.73.216.191/allTags One Hundred Percent Read: Romans 3:23-24; Colossians 1:22 Laura sat in bed with math papers strewn all over the place. “Six times eight is forty-eight, seven times eight is fifty-six, eight times eight is—” “Sixty-four!” Mom answered as she walked in. “Are you still studying, Laura? You should be asleep!” Laura sighed. “I know. I’m just so nervous about my test tomorrow. What if I fail? I’m so hopeless at multiplication!” Anxious tears welled up in Laura’s eyes. “I don’t want to let Mr. Finch down—or you and Dad.” Mom sat down and pulled Laura close. “Let us down? No way! You’ve worked so hard for this test. You’ve done your best, and that’s good enough for us.” Laura smiled. Mom’s reassuring words made her feel slightly better. “Why do we have to take tests, anyway?” she asked. “Hmm,” said Mom. “Good question. Tests can help measure how much we’ve learned or how far we’ve come. And they show us areas where we still need to improve and grow.” Laura nodded. “God helps us grow, doesn’t He?” “He certainly does,” replied Mom. “But the greatest thing of all is that we can come to God just as we are. He doesn’t require us to meet a certain standard before we come to Him, because Jesus has already reached the mark for us!” “When He died on the cross?” asked Laura. “Exactly,” said Mom. “Jesus met God’s standard for us because we couldn’t—He lived a perfect life and then died for our sins and rose again.” Laura grinned. “He took the test so we don’t have to!” “Yep!” said Mom. “And He passed it—one hundred percent!” Laura sighed. “I wish I didn’t have to take this math test tomorrow. Studying is hard!” “I know,” said Mom. “Life is full of all kinds of tests—sometimes we’re tested by difficulties or temptations. But even when we fail time and time again, Jesus always forgives us. The point isn’t to do everything perfectly, but to trust Him to help us persevere and grow. He won’t take your math test for you tomorrow, but you can pray that He’ll give you the focus and perseverance you need.” Laura smiled. “I think I’ll pray about it right now.” –Angela Jelf How about you? Have you ever been nervous about failing an important test? The Bible says none of us could ever meet the mark when it comes to God’s holy standard. Only Jesus, God’s Son, can pass that test—and He did! He lived a perfect life and then died to take the punishment for our sins. Because of that great act of love, God sees us as perfect and blameless when we trust Jesus as our Savior. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Christ had no sin, but God made him become sin so that in Christ we could be right with God. (ERV) 2 Corinthians 5:21 Today's Key Thought: Only Jesus meets God’s standards

Read: Romans 3:23-24; Colossians 1:22 Laura sat in bed with math papers strewn all over the place. “Six times eight is forty-eight, seven times eight is fifty-six, eight times eight is—” “Sixty-four!” Mom answered as she walked in. “Are you still studying, Laura? You should be asleep!” Laura sighed. “I know. I’m just so nervous about my test tomorrow. What if I fail? I’m so hopeless at multiplication!” Anxious tears welled up in Laura’s eyes. “I don’t want to let Mr. Finch down—or you and Dad.” Mom sat down and pulled Laura close. “Let us down? No way! You’ve worked so hard for this test. You’ve done your best, and that’s good enough for us.” Laura smiled. Mom’s reassuring words made her feel slightly better. “Why do we have to take tests, anyway?” she asked. “Hmm,” said Mom. “Good question. Tests can help measure how much we’ve learned or how far we’ve come. And they show us areas where we still need to improve and grow.” Laura nodded. “God helps us grow, doesn’t He?” “He certainly does,” replied Mom. “But the greatest thing of all is that we can come to God just as we are. He doesn’t require us to meet a certain standard before we come to Him, because Jesus has already reached the mark for us!” “When He died on the cross?” asked Laura. “Exactly,” said Mom. “Jesus met God’s standard for us because we couldn’t—He lived a perfect life and then died for our sins and rose again.” Laura grinned. “He took the test so we don’t have to!” “Yep!” said Mom. “And He passed it—one hundred percent!” Laura sighed. “I wish I didn’t have to take this math test tomorrow. Studying is hard!” “I know,” said Mom. “Life is full of all kinds of tests—sometimes we’re tested by difficulties or temptations. But even when we fail time and time again, Jesus always forgives us. The point isn’t to do everything perfectly, but to trust Him to help us persevere and grow. He won’t take your math test for you tomorrow, but you can pray that He’ll give you the focus and perseverance you need.” Laura smiled. “I think I’ll pray about it right now.” –Angela Jelf How about you? Have you ever been nervous about failing an important test? The Bible says none of us could ever meet the mark when it comes to God’s holy standard. Only Jesus, God’s Son, can pass that test—and He did! He lived a perfect life and then died to take the punishment for our sins. Because of that great act of love, God sees us as perfect and blameless when we trust Jesus as our Savior. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Christ had no sin, but God made him become sin so that in Christ we could be right with God. (ERV) 2 Corinthians 5:21 Today's Key Thought: Only Jesus meets God’s standards

One Hundred Percent 1e87e701-c3e8-43a1-9f3c-cab51aa5f509Wed, 07 May 2025 05:02:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2025) Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2025)8203b24f-4584-45d8-a734-1822652af85cWed, 07 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Consecrated Life (2025) There are many ways that God calls people to lives of holiness. Just as he calls lay people to holiness, he also calls individuals to consecrated life, including hermits, consecrated virgins, widows, and religious. In a very intentional, specific, and lifelong way, those in consecrated life commit themselves to the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Father Mike helps us see how all the different kinds of consecrated life are a great gift to the Church and the world. Despite the many ways the Lord calls his children to holiness, the goal of each human life remains the same – intimacy with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 914-924. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are many ways that God calls people to lives of holiness. Just as he calls lay people to holiness, he also calls individuals to consecrated life, including hermits, consecrated virgins, widows, and religious. In a very intentional, specific, and lifelong way, those in consecrated life commit themselves to the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Father Mike helps us see how all the different kinds of consecrated life are a great gift to the Church and the world. Despite the many ways the Lord calls his children to holiness, the goal of each human life remains the same – intimacy with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 914-924. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 127: Consecrated Life (2025)9c6c4c73-328a-46ee-b913-cbf58010a24eWed, 07 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2025) Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2025)d3deaa11-177b-42a3-b200-acb345a13e24Wed, 07 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2025) Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2025)0f171e10-77a1-46f2-919a-0b8579dff655Wed, 07 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2025) Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2025)61bbf01c-e03c-45a6-969b-a39fce11db38Wed, 07 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne Hundred PercentLaura sat in bed with math papers strewn all over the place. "Six times eight is forty-eight, seven times eight is fifty-six, eight times eight is--" "Sixty-four!" Mom answered as she walked in. "Are you still studying, Laura? You should be asleep!"Laura sighed. "I know. I'm just so nervous about my test tomorrow. What if I fail? I'm so hopeless at multiplication!" Anxious tears welled up in Laura's eyes. "I don't want to let Mr. Finch down--or you and Dad."Mom sat down and pulled Laura close. "Let us down? No way! You've worked so hard for this test. You've done your best, and that's good enough for us."Laura smiled. Mom's reassuring words made her feel slightly better. "Why do we have to take tests, anyway?" she asked. "Hmm," said Mom. "Good question. Tests can help measure how much we've learned or how far we've come. And they show us areas where we still need to improve and grow."Laura nodded. "God helps us grow, doesn't He?""He certainly does," replied Mom. "But the greatest thing of all is that we can come to God just as we are. He doesn't require us to meet a certain standard before we come to Him, because Jesus has already reached the mark for us!""When He died on the cross?" asked Laura."Exactly," said Mom. "Jesus met God's standard for us because we couldn't--He lived a perfect life and then died for our sins and rose again."Laura grinned. "He took the test so we don't have to!" "Yep!" said Mom. "And He passed it--one hundred percent!"Laura sighed. "I wish I didn't have to take this math test tomorrow. Studying is hard!""I know," said Mom. "Life is full of all kinds of tests--sometimes we're tested by difficulties or temptations. But even when we fail time and time again, Jesus always forgives us. The point isn't to do everything perfectly, but to trust Him to help us persevere and grow. He won't take your math test for you tomorrow, but you can pray that He'll give you the focus and perseverance you need."Laura smiled. "I think I'll pray about it right now."–Angela Jelf

Laura sat in bed with math papers strewn all over the place. "Six times eight is forty-eight, seven times eight is fifty-six, eight times eight is--" "Sixty-four!" Mom answered as she walked in. "Are you still studying, Laura? You should be asleep!"Laura sighed. "I know. I'm just so nervous about my test tomorrow. What if I fail? I'm so hopeless at multiplication!" Anxious tears welled up in Laura's eyes. "I don't want to let Mr. Finch down--or you and Dad."Mom sat down and pulled Laura close. "Let us down? No way! You've worked so hard for this test. You've done your best, and that's good enough for us."Laura smiled. Mom's reassuring words made her feel slightly better. "Why do we have to take tests, anyway?" she asked. "Hmm," said Mom. "Good question. Tests can help measure how much we've learned or how far we've come. And they show us areas where we still need to improve and grow."Laura nodded. "God helps us grow, doesn't He?""He certainly does," replied Mom. "But the greatest thing of all is that we can come to God just as we are. He doesn't require us to meet a certain standard before we come to Him, because Jesus has already reached the mark for us!""When He died on the cross?" asked Laura."Exactly," said Mom. "Jesus met God's standard for us because we couldn't--He lived a perfect life and then died for our sins and rose again."Laura grinned. "He took the test so we don't have to!" "Yep!" said Mom. "And He passed it--one hundred percent!"Laura sighed. "I wish I didn't have to take this math test tomorrow. Studying is hard!""I know," said Mom. "Life is full of all kinds of tests--sometimes we're tested by difficulties or temptations. But even when we fail time and time again, Jesus always forgives us. The point isn't to do everything perfectly, but to trust Him to help us persevere and grow. He won't take your math test for you tomorrow, but you can pray that He'll give you the focus and perseverance you need."Laura smiled. "I think I'll pray about it right now."–Angela Jelf

One Hundred Percent96c77958-d630-4d83-ba97-3c29cb2d0533Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 8 Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us right here on YouTube, or for free on the Ascension App! https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave Jeremiah 3:15: “And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us right here on YouTube, or for free on the Ascension App! https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave Jeremiah 3:15: “And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 8b4cb513a-43a8-4b96-8b39-432f74975239Tue, 06 May 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 8 Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us right here on YouTube, or for free on the Ascension App! https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave Jeremiah 3:15: “And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us right here on YouTube, or for free on the Ascension App! https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave Jeremiah 3:15: “And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 871f036e7-addf-42a8-a796-ca2f1947829fTue, 06 May 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Teacups and Train Sets Read: Read: Luke 12:6-7 In the attic’s dim light, Andrew could see many interesting things—boxes of Christmas ornaments, piles of photo albums, and trunks filled with camping equipment. He and Dad were hunting for Dad’s old train set from when he was Andrew’s age. “What’s this?” asked Andrew, stumbling across a large wooden crate with dozens of items wrapped in newspaper. Wondering what was inside, he began to unravel one. He was disappointed to discover an old-fashioned teacup painted with rambling roses. “Be careful with that!” said Dad. “That looks like Grandma Joan’s teacup collection. It’s very precious to your mom.” Andrew was puzzled. “What’s so precious about a box full of teacups?” he asked. “Didn’t Mom tell you the story? Grandma Joan collected teacups from every place she ever visited. She had teacups from all over the world!” Andrew’s eyes grew wide. Perhaps the teacups weren’t so boring after all. “They’re not everybody’s ‘cup of tea,’” continued Dad, obviously pleased with his awful joke, “but this collection was Grandma Joan’s treasured possession!” “What do you mean?” asked Andrew. “Like, her very favorite thing?” “Exactly!” said Dad. “Over the years, those teacups became very valuable. She could have sold them at a high price, but she wouldn’t think of it. They held a lot of memories.” Andrew smiled—now he understood. The teacups reminded her of all the places she’d visited. “Do you know there’s a verse in the Bible about God’s treasured possession?” asked Dad. Andrew was intrigued. “God has a treasured possession? What is it?” “Well,” said Dad, “it’s you and me, and all of God’s people all over the earth. We’re so valuable to Him that He was willing to pay a high price so we could be His. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for our sins so that we could have a relationship with Him.” Dad blew away years of dust from a large rectangular box. “And speaking of favorite things—this was definitely mine when I was your age!” He opened the box. “Here she is! The Red Rocket!” Andrew hurried over to have a look at the red locomotive. “Wow, it’s so awesome! Can we set it up today, Dad? Please?” “Okay,” said Dad. “Let’s go!” –Angela Jelf How about you? Do you have a treasured possession? Is it valuable? You can tell how valuable something is by the price someone is willing to pay for it. God’s people are His treasured possession. He paid the highest price—the life of His Son, Jesus—to make you one of His children. That’s how much He loves you. You are very valuable to Him! Today's Key Verse: The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession. (NIV) Deuteronomy 7:6 Today's Key Thought: You are valuable to God

Read: Read: Luke 12:6-7 In the attic’s dim light, Andrew could see many interesting things—boxes of Christmas ornaments, piles of photo albums, and trunks filled with camping equipment. He and Dad were hunting for Dad’s old train set from when he was Andrew’s age. “What’s this?” asked Andrew, stumbling across a large wooden crate with dozens of items wrapped in newspaper. Wondering what was inside, he began to unravel one. He was disappointed to discover an old-fashioned teacup painted with rambling roses. “Be careful with that!” said Dad. “That looks like Grandma Joan’s teacup collection. It’s very precious to your mom.” Andrew was puzzled. “What’s so precious about a box full of teacups?” he asked. “Didn’t Mom tell you the story? Grandma Joan collected teacups from every place she ever visited. She had teacups from all over the world!” Andrew’s eyes grew wide. Perhaps the teacups weren’t so boring after all. “They’re not everybody’s ‘cup of tea,’” continued Dad, obviously pleased with his awful joke, “but this collection was Grandma Joan’s treasured possession!” “What do you mean?” asked Andrew. “Like, her very favorite thing?” “Exactly!” said Dad. “Over the years, those teacups became very valuable. She could have sold them at a high price, but she wouldn’t think of it. They held a lot of memories.” Andrew smiled—now he understood. The teacups reminded her of all the places she’d visited. “Do you know there’s a verse in the Bible about God’s treasured possession?” asked Dad. Andrew was intrigued. “God has a treasured possession? What is it?” “Well,” said Dad, “it’s you and me, and all of God’s people all over the earth. We’re so valuable to Him that He was willing to pay a high price so we could be His. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for our sins so that we could have a relationship with Him.” Dad blew away years of dust from a large rectangular box. “And speaking of favorite things—this was definitely mine when I was your age!” He opened the box. “Here she is! The Red Rocket!” Andrew hurried over to have a look at the red locomotive. “Wow, it’s so awesome! Can we set it up today, Dad? Please?” “Okay,” said Dad. “Let’s go!” –Angela Jelf How about you? Do you have a treasured possession? Is it valuable? You can tell how valuable something is by the price someone is willing to pay for it. God’s people are His treasured possession. He paid the highest price—the life of His Son, Jesus—to make you one of His children. That’s how much He loves you. You are very valuable to Him! Today's Key Verse: The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession. (NIV) Deuteronomy 7:6 Today's Key Thought: You are valuable to God

Teacups and Train Sets 1c52314c-5f2e-41f5-9582-76e5c91dc338Tue, 06 May 2025 05:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: David's Victories (2025) Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 126: David's Victories (2025)b84a9cf2-a58e-4d69-b96e-c860ee101ccdTue, 06 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: Prophetic and Kingly Offices (2025) In addition to Christ&#39;s priestly office, lay people are called to participate in Christ&#39;s prophetic and kingly offices. They take part in Christ&#39;s prophetic office by evangelizing and proclaiming Christ by word and with the testimony of their lives. Fr. Mike explains that the laity participate in Christ&#39;s kingly office in their hearts. They do this when they rule themselves and conquer sin, acting as virtuous leaders in the Church and society. Fr. Mike also reminds us that lay people should strive to be guided by Christian conscience in all their actions in the Church and society. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 904-913. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In addition to Christ&#39;s priestly office, lay people are called to participate in Christ&#39;s prophetic and kingly offices. They take part in Christ&#39;s prophetic office by evangelizing and proclaiming Christ by word and with the testimony of their lives. Fr. Mike explains that the laity participate in Christ&#39;s kingly office in their hearts. They do this when they rule themselves and conquer sin, acting as virtuous leaders in the Church and society. Fr. Mike also reminds us that lay people should strive to be guided by Christian conscience in all their actions in the Church and society. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 904-913. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 126: Prophetic and Kingly Offices (2025)8ca6f8c4-0e49-4f59-beee-82088ba88a4dTue, 06 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: David's Victories (2025) Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 126: David's Victories (2025)a6e0067f-c0ef-4aa3-9b42-504cc83b174bTue, 06 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: David's Victories (2025) Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 126: David's Victories (2025)b41872bb-6088-4af4-b165-5f2693dee915Tue, 06 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: David's Victories (2025) Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 126: David's Victories (2025)f00189ee-c364-482a-9308-17e28c06afe1Tue, 06 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTeacups and Train Sets"In the attic's dim light, Andrew could see many interesting things--boxes of Christmas ornaments, piles of photo albums, and trunks filled with camping equipment. He and Dad were hunting for Dad's old train set from when he was Andrew's age. "What's this?" asked Andrew, stumbling across a large wooden crate with dozens of items wrapped in newspaper. Wondering what was inside, he began to unravel one. He was disappointed to discover an old-fashioned teacup painted with rambling roses."Be careful with that!" said Dad. "That looks like Grandma Joan's teacup collection. It's very precious to your mom."Andrew was puzzled. "What's so precious about a box full of teacups?" he asked. "Didn't Mom tell you the story? Grandma Joan collected teacups from every place she ever visited. She had teacups from all over the world!"Andrew's eyes grew wide. Perhaps the teacups weren't so boring after all."They're not everybody's 'cup of tea,'" continued Dad, obviously pleased with his awful joke, "but this collection was Grandma Joan's treasured possession!" "What do you mean?" asked Andrew. "Like, her very favorite thing?" "Exactly!" said Dad. "Over the years, those teacups became very valuable. She could have sold them at a high price, but she wouldn't think of it. They held a lot of memories."Andrew smiled--now he understood. The teacups reminded her of all the places she'd visited. "Do you know there's a verse in the Bible about God's treasured possession?" asked Dad.Andrew was intrigued. "God has a treasured possession? What is it?""Well," said Dad, "it's you and me, and all of God's people all over the earth. We're so valuable to Him that He was willing to pay a high price so we could be His. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for our sins so that we could have a relationship with Him." Dad blew away years of dust from a large rectangular box. "And speaking of favorite things--this was definitely mine when I was your age!" He opened the box. "Here she is! The Red Rocket!"Andrew hurried over to have a look at the red locomotive. "Wow, it's so awesome! Can we set it up today, Dad? Please?""Okay," said Dad. "Let's go!"–Angela Jelf

"In the attic's dim light, Andrew could see many interesting things--boxes of Christmas ornaments, piles of photo albums, and trunks filled with camping equipment. He and Dad were hunting for Dad's old train set from when he was Andrew's age. "What's this?" asked Andrew, stumbling across a large wooden crate with dozens of items wrapped in newspaper. Wondering what was inside, he began to unravel one. He was disappointed to discover an old-fashioned teacup painted with rambling roses."Be careful with that!" said Dad. "That looks like Grandma Joan's teacup collection. It's very precious to your mom."Andrew was puzzled. "What's so precious about a box full of teacups?" he asked. "Didn't Mom tell you the story? Grandma Joan collected teacups from every place she ever visited. She had teacups from all over the world!"Andrew's eyes grew wide. Perhaps the teacups weren't so boring after all."They're not everybody's 'cup of tea,'" continued Dad, obviously pleased with his awful joke, "but this collection was Grandma Joan's treasured possession!" "What do you mean?" asked Andrew. "Like, her very favorite thing?" "Exactly!" said Dad. "Over the years, those teacups became very valuable. She could have sold them at a high price, but she wouldn't think of it. They held a lot of memories."Andrew smiled--now he understood. The teacups reminded her of all the places she'd visited. "Do you know there's a verse in the Bible about God's treasured possession?" asked Dad.Andrew was intrigued. "God has a treasured possession? What is it?""Well," said Dad, "it's you and me, and all of God's people all over the earth. We're so valuable to Him that He was willing to pay a high price so we could be His. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for our sins so that we could have a relationship with Him." Dad blew away years of dust from a large rectangular box. "And speaking of favorite things--this was definitely mine when I was your age!" He opened the box. "Here she is! The Red Rocket!"Andrew hurried over to have a look at the red locomotive. "Wow, it's so awesome! Can we set it up today, Dad? Please?""Okay," said Dad. "Let's go!"–Angela Jelf

Teacups and Train Sets5ebbf98f-f8a0-4c35-8b04-8f4d47397350Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 7 Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. Proverbs 3:5-6: &quot;Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.&quot; O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. Proverbs 3:5-6: &quot;Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.&quot; O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 742fa757f-be64-400f-b674-bef5a3e61f1aMon, 05 May 2025 17:45:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 7 Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. Proverbs 3:5-6: &quot;Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.&quot; O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. Proverbs 3:5-6: &quot;Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.&quot; O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 749fdb17b-2a72-4977-b6be-b014bd6efdc2Mon, 05 May 2025 17:45:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Best Moments From Season 2Father Martins and Ryan breakdown their favorite moments from Season 2.

Father Martins and Ryan breakdown their favorite moments from Season 2.

bonusThe Best Moments From Season 27cc8b5db-9029-4a29-aeae-c5739d16e3abMon, 05 May 2025 14:55:11 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSKIMS Co-Founder (Emma Grede): They're Lying About Work Life Balance! I Built The Kardashian Empire! I Built SKIMS Without Fashion Knowledge!She turned hustle into a $4 billion brand, Emma Grede breaks down how she built Kardashian fashion empires  Emma Grede is the founding partner behind the globally successful brands SKIMS, Good American, and Safely, all launched with the Kardashian family. She is also Chairwoman of The Fifteen Percent Pledge, is a board member at Baby2Baby, and was named one of Forbes ‘Richest Self-Made Women in America’.  She explains:  Growing up in East London, raised by a single mother, and how early hardship forged her fierce independence. Taking on a maternal role from childhood, learning to lead through responsibility, empathy, and survival. Turning rejection, dyslexia, and a lack of qualifications into fuel for building billion-dollar fashion brands. Balancing ambition and motherhood, and the personal toll of leadership, hustle, and hard decisions. Building SKIMS and Good American without fashion training, and the mindset that made it all possible. 00:00 Intro   02:17 Becoming Emma Grede   03:58 Acting as the Mum and Raising My Siblings   06:49 Lacking a Father Figure Growing Up   08:25 Anger Management Tools I Learned   11:06 My Dream Was Always Fashion   12:20 Understanding Money Attachment Styles   14:32 Emma's Recipe to Achieve Anything   17:55 Customer Feedback   19:30 The Importance of Reliable Decision Partners & Mentality Shifts   21:38 Do People Need Mentors to Succeed?   24:06 The One Skill That Made Me an Entrepreneur   26:09 The Three Most Important Words for Career Advancement   27:25 Does Working in an Office Make Employees More Successful?   31:11 Traits of Future Successful People   33:32 Interview Red Flags & Work-Life Balance   39:32 Can You Be Successful and Have Work-Life Balance?   40:58 You Can't Be a Leader and a People Pleaser   43:51 Being Cancelled as a Leader and Public Figure   46:29 Racism and Sexism in the Business Industry   50:56 Dealing With Business Struggles and Crises   53:33 Top 3 Valuable Practices for Founders   55:58 Don't Get Stuck—Keep Fresh Eyes   57:15 Brands Copying Other Brands   01:00:42 Advice for People With Unsupportive Partners   01:02:10 Scheduling Date Night   01:05:45 Meeting Kris Jenner   01:12:05 Pitching to Khloé Kardashian   01:12:43 Turning an Idea Into a Business   01:14:23 Strategies Deployed in Business   01:16:24 Building a Brand Strategy in 2025   01:21:11 First Principles of Business   01:25:59 How to Become the Best Salesperson   01:33:01 Learning How to Fire People   01:37:17 Attracting Top Talent to Your Company   01:39:37 What a Founder Shouldn't Do in Business   01:41:33 Hiring Exceptional People   01:45:42 Prejudices in the Workplace   01:49:09 Why Prejudices Shouldn’t Limit Anyone   01:50:39 How to Stop Giving a F***   01:54:16 When Do Successful Women Have Children?   01:56:01 My IVF Journey and Miscarriages   02:00:30 The Taboo Around Surrogacy, Freezing Eggs & Pregnancy   02:04:51 Emma Grede's New Podcast ‘Aspire’   Follow Emma:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4jt2545  Good American - https://bit.ly/42yW9k6  SKIMS - https://bit.ly/4m1nFhV  Safely - https://bit.ly/3Sc4rbo  Aspire With Emma Grede Podcast - https://bit.ly/3RHBzYB The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-r…  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Think like a CEO - join the 100 CEOs newsletter: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter   Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She turned hustle into a $4 billion brand, Emma Grede breaks down how she built Kardashian fashion empires  Emma Grede is the founding partner behind the globally successful brands SKIMS, Good American, and Safely, all launched with the Kardashian family. She is also Chairwoman of The Fifteen Percent Pledge, is a board member at Baby2Baby, and was named one of Forbes ‘Richest Self-Made Women in America’.  She explains:  Growing up in East London, raised by a single mother, and how early hardship forged her fierce independence. Taking on a maternal role from childhood, learning to lead through responsibility, empathy, and survival. Turning rejection, dyslexia, and a lack of qualifications into fuel for building billion-dollar fashion brands. Balancing ambition and motherhood, and the personal toll of leadership, hustle, and hard decisions. Building SKIMS and Good American without fashion training, and the mindset that made it all possible. 00:00 Intro   02:17 Becoming Emma Grede   03:58 Acting as the Mum and Raising My Siblings   06:49 Lacking a Father Figure Growing Up   08:25 Anger Management Tools I Learned   11:06 My Dream Was Always Fashion   12:20 Understanding Money Attachment Styles   14:32 Emma's Recipe to Achieve Anything   17:55 Customer Feedback   19:30 The Importance of Reliable Decision Partners & Mentality Shifts   21:38 Do People Need Mentors to Succeed?   24:06 The One Skill That Made Me an Entrepreneur   26:09 The Three Most Important Words for Career Advancement   27:25 Does Working in an Office Make Employees More Successful?   31:11 Traits of Future Successful People   33:32 Interview Red Flags & Work-Life Balance   39:32 Can You Be Successful and Have Work-Life Balance?   40:58 You Can't Be a Leader and a People Pleaser   43:51 Being Cancelled as a Leader and Public Figure   46:29 Racism and Sexism in the Business Industry   50:56 Dealing With Business Struggles and Crises   53:33 Top 3 Valuable Practices for Founders   55:58 Don't Get Stuck—Keep Fresh Eyes   57:15 Brands Copying Other Brands   01:00:42 Advice for People With Unsupportive Partners   01:02:10 Scheduling Date Night   01:05:45 Meeting Kris Jenner   01:12:05 Pitching to Khloé Kardashian   01:12:43 Turning an Idea Into a Business   01:14:23 Strategies Deployed in Business   01:16:24 Building a Brand Strategy in 2025   01:21:11 First Principles of Business   01:25:59 How to Become the Best Salesperson   01:33:01 Learning How to Fire People   01:37:17 Attracting Top Talent to Your Company   01:39:37 What a Founder Shouldn't Do in Business   01:41:33 Hiring Exceptional People   01:45:42 Prejudices in the Workplace   01:49:09 Why Prejudices Shouldn’t Limit Anyone   01:50:39 How to Stop Giving a F***   01:54:16 When Do Successful Women Have Children?   01:56:01 My IVF Journey and Miscarriages   02:00:30 The Taboo Around Surrogacy, Freezing Eggs & Pregnancy   02:04:51 Emma Grede's New Podcast ‘Aspire’   Follow Emma:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4jt2545  Good American - https://bit.ly/42yW9k6  SKIMS - https://bit.ly/4m1nFhV  Safely - https://bit.ly/3Sc4rbo  Aspire With Emma Grede Podcast - https://bit.ly/3RHBzYB The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-r…  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Think like a CEO - join the 100 CEOs newsletter: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter   Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSKIMS Co-Founder (Emma Grede): They're Lying About Work Life Balance! I Built The Kardashian Empire! I Built SKIMS Without Fashion Knowledge!a7cd50c1-9df7-433d-9c50-3ee4f2eab7b0Mon, 05 May 2025 05:00:00 +00008144https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Stinky Situation Read: Psalm 51:1-2; Romans 5:6-9 Leo watched his ball roll under the shed, then he dropped his bat and crawled in after it. As he scooted under the edge, he spotted a pair of glowing eyes. A cat, thought Leo. He crawled closer. “Here, kitty,” he called. The animal turned. Oh no! thought Leo. A skunk! Before he could scramble out of range, the skunk sprayed, and Leo was covered with an awful smell. “Mom!” he yelled. He hurried to the outdoor faucet, turned on the water, and tried to wash away the dreadful odor with the hose. Mom came out of the house and put her hand up to her nose. “We need to get those clothes in the washer right away, and you need a shower with lots of strong soap,” she said. “And your hair! Wait here.” She hurried back into the house and returned with a can of tomato juice. “Put your head under the hose,” she said. Leo looked at the can of tomato juice. “What are you going to do with that?” “Tomato juice is supposed to help cover the smell,” Mom explained. “I’ll see what else I can find, but for now this is the best I can do.” When Dad heard the story, the skunk smell still lingered. “I thought it was a cat,” said Leo. “I was going to pet it.” Dad laughed. “Not funny!” said Leo, but he grinned too. “Skunks leave a bad odor, but do you know what smells even worse?” asked Dad. Leo shook his head. “Sin,” said Dad. “You could say sin stinks.” Leo nodded. “I tried to wash off the skunk smell, but I needed help. We need help getting rid of the sin smell too, don’t we? Something better than tomato juice!” “Yes, we do,” said Dad. “The Bible says only the blood of Jesus can get rid of our sin. He died for us and rose again so we could be forgiven and have a relationship with God. When we trust in Him, He removes the stench of our sin and makes us clean.” “That’s right. Just like that,” Mom said, snapping her fingers. She sighed. “I wish we could do as good a job getting rid of that skunk smell,” she added, wrinkling her nose. “Let’s go wash your hair one more time!” –Angela Jenkins How about you? Have you ever smelled a skunk before? It’s awful! But sin is much worse, and no matter what we do, we can’t get rid of the stench ourselves. The Bible says everyone has sinned, and it stinks up our lives with selfishness and hurt and separates us from God. Only Jesus can wash our sins away. Trust in Him and He will make you clean and right with God. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. (NLT) Romans 5:9 Today's Key Thought: Jesus removes our sin

Read: Psalm 51:1-2; Romans 5:6-9 Leo watched his ball roll under the shed, then he dropped his bat and crawled in after it. As he scooted under the edge, he spotted a pair of glowing eyes. A cat, thought Leo. He crawled closer. “Here, kitty,” he called. The animal turned. Oh no! thought Leo. A skunk! Before he could scramble out of range, the skunk sprayed, and Leo was covered with an awful smell. “Mom!” he yelled. He hurried to the outdoor faucet, turned on the water, and tried to wash away the dreadful odor with the hose. Mom came out of the house and put her hand up to her nose. “We need to get those clothes in the washer right away, and you need a shower with lots of strong soap,” she said. “And your hair! Wait here.” She hurried back into the house and returned with a can of tomato juice. “Put your head under the hose,” she said. Leo looked at the can of tomato juice. “What are you going to do with that?” “Tomato juice is supposed to help cover the smell,” Mom explained. “I’ll see what else I can find, but for now this is the best I can do.” When Dad heard the story, the skunk smell still lingered. “I thought it was a cat,” said Leo. “I was going to pet it.” Dad laughed. “Not funny!” said Leo, but he grinned too. “Skunks leave a bad odor, but do you know what smells even worse?” asked Dad. Leo shook his head. “Sin,” said Dad. “You could say sin stinks.” Leo nodded. “I tried to wash off the skunk smell, but I needed help. We need help getting rid of the sin smell too, don’t we? Something better than tomato juice!” “Yes, we do,” said Dad. “The Bible says only the blood of Jesus can get rid of our sin. He died for us and rose again so we could be forgiven and have a relationship with God. When we trust in Him, He removes the stench of our sin and makes us clean.” “That’s right. Just like that,” Mom said, snapping her fingers. She sighed. “I wish we could do as good a job getting rid of that skunk smell,” she added, wrinkling her nose. “Let’s go wash your hair one more time!” –Angela Jenkins How about you? Have you ever smelled a skunk before? It’s awful! But sin is much worse, and no matter what we do, we can’t get rid of the stench ourselves. The Bible says everyone has sinned, and it stinks up our lives with selfishness and hurt and separates us from God. Only Jesus can wash our sins away. Trust in Him and He will make you clean and right with God. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. (NLT) Romans 5:9 Today's Key Thought: Jesus removes our sin

A Stinky Situation d583c75b-55ca-49ce-a2a6-1772c85ee999Mon, 05 May 2025 04:48:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Covenant with David (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 125: Covenant with David (2025)9491ec4c-f02c-4196-9edb-92e64d0dc47bMon, 05 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Vocation of the Laity (2025) The term &quot;laity&quot; refers to all the faithful, except those in Holy Orders and those who belong to a religious state approved by the Church. We learn about the special vocation lay people have to seek the Kingdom of God as they engage in temporal affairs. They live in the world and bring the Gospel to places priests and religious cannot access. Father Mike explains that in this way, the lay faithful not only participate in the Church but are the Church. The laity participate in Christ&#39;s priestly vocation by making every part of their lives an offering to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 897-903. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The term &quot;laity&quot; refers to all the faithful, except those in Holy Orders and those who belong to a religious state approved by the Church. We learn about the special vocation lay people have to seek the Kingdom of God as they engage in temporal affairs. They live in the world and bring the Gospel to places priests and religious cannot access. Father Mike explains that in this way, the lay faithful not only participate in the Church but are the Church. The laity participate in Christ&#39;s priestly vocation by making every part of their lives an offering to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 897-903. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 125: Vocation of the Laity (2025)8aadaa37-03fe-43a4-8141-7650a4e2715bMon, 05 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Covenant with David (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 125: Covenant with David (2025)5b0f51f5-8c3c-4900-8a00-06c53d0c74b4Mon, 05 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Covenant with David (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 125: Covenant with David (2025)1b5400d0-b1df-4d55-9b49-d2e7bc9d8e71Mon, 05 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Covenant with David (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 125: Covenant with David (2025)8cf8f5eb-a8f7-4807-b999-8ab35d27f205Mon, 05 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Stinky SituationLeo watched his ball roll under the shed, then he dropped his bat and crawled in after it. As he scooted under the edge, he spotted a pair of glowing eyes. A cat, thought Leo. He crawled closer. "Here, kitty," he called. The animal turned. Oh no! thought Leo. A skunk! Before he could scramble out of range, the skunk sprayed, and Leo was covered with an awful smell. "Mom!" he yelled. He hurried to the outdoor faucet, turned on the water, and tried to wash away the dreadful odor with the hose. Mom came out of the house and put her hand up to her nose. "We need to get those clothes in the washer right away, and you need a shower with lots of strong soap," she said. "And your hair! Wait here." She hurried back into the house and returned with a can of tomato juice. "Put your head under the hose," she said. Leo looked at the can of tomato juice. "What are you going to do with that?""Tomato juice is supposed to help cover the smell," Mom explained. "I'll see what else I can find, but for now this is the best I can do."When Dad heard the story, the skunk smell still lingered. "I thought it was a cat," said Leo. "I was going to pet it." Dad laughed. "Not funny!" said Leo, but he grinned too."Skunks leave a bad odor, but do you know what smells even worse?" asked Dad. Leo shook his head. "Sin," said Dad. "You could say sin stinks."Leo nodded. "I tried to wash off the skunk smell, but I needed help. We need help getting rid of the sin smell too, don't we? Something better than tomato juice!""Yes, we do," said Dad. "The Bible says only the blood of Jesus can get rid of our sin. He died for us and rose again so we could be forgiven and have a relationship with God. When we trust in Him, He removes the stench of our sin and makes us clean.""That's right. Just like that," Mom said, snapping her fingers. She sighed. "I wish we could do as good a job getting rid of that skunk smell," she added, wrinkling her nose. "Let's go wash your hair one more time!"–Angela Jenkins

Leo watched his ball roll under the shed, then he dropped his bat and crawled in after it. As he scooted under the edge, he spotted a pair of glowing eyes. A cat, thought Leo. He crawled closer. "Here, kitty," he called. The animal turned. Oh no! thought Leo. A skunk! Before he could scramble out of range, the skunk sprayed, and Leo was covered with an awful smell. "Mom!" he yelled. He hurried to the outdoor faucet, turned on the water, and tried to wash away the dreadful odor with the hose. Mom came out of the house and put her hand up to her nose. "We need to get those clothes in the washer right away, and you need a shower with lots of strong soap," she said. "And your hair! Wait here." She hurried back into the house and returned with a can of tomato juice. "Put your head under the hose," she said. Leo looked at the can of tomato juice. "What are you going to do with that?""Tomato juice is supposed to help cover the smell," Mom explained. "I'll see what else I can find, but for now this is the best I can do."When Dad heard the story, the skunk smell still lingered. "I thought it was a cat," said Leo. "I was going to pet it." Dad laughed. "Not funny!" said Leo, but he grinned too."Skunks leave a bad odor, but do you know what smells even worse?" asked Dad. Leo shook his head. "Sin," said Dad. "You could say sin stinks."Leo nodded. "I tried to wash off the skunk smell, but I needed help. We need help getting rid of the sin smell too, don't we? Something better than tomato juice!""Yes, we do," said Dad. "The Bible says only the blood of Jesus can get rid of our sin. He died for us and rose again so we could be forgiven and have a relationship with God. When we trust in Him, He removes the stench of our sin and makes us clean.""That's right. Just like that," Mom said, snapping her fingers. She sighed. "I wish we could do as good a job getting rid of that skunk smell," she added, wrinkling her nose. "Let's go wash your hair one more time!"–Angela Jenkins

A Stinky Situationfcd51bb0-5f51-4391-9bdb-29dd414f3ffcMon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 6 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 6 fa0111a7-e020-4326-8dca-328f8508aaf5Sun, 04 May 2025 05:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 6 Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. Romans 12:12: “Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. Romans 12:12: “Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 6 199ad12c-fc8c-4161-839b-02fce2e40aa0Sun, 04 May 2025 05:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Soft-Answer Solution Read: Proverbs 15:1-4; Ephesians 4:31-32 "You’re always messing up this room,” Hannah said as she pushed her sister’s things off the dresser. “You’re such a pig!” “You’re the pig. And leave my things alone!” yelled Margo. “Then keep your stuff off my side of the dresser!” Hannah shot back. The fighting escalated, and soon Mom appeared at the door. “Girls! I’m tired of the constant bickering between you,” she said sternly. “You are sisters, and you should respect each other. Follow me.” Hannah and Margo glared at each other as they followed their mother into the back hall and watched as she got out some towels and a bottle of cleaning solution. “Now,” said Mom, “you are going to clean the big living room window until it looks like you could walk through it.” Hannah and Margo got to work. But the more solution they sprayed on the glass and rubbed with the towels, the streakier the window became. “Mom!” Margo called. “There’s something wrong with the spray you gave us.” “What’s that?” Mom came in from the kitchen. “The solution I gave you isn’t working?” “It’s just making it worse!” said Hannah. “Well, your solution for solving disagreements isn’t working either,” said Mom. She came over and took the bottle she had given them. “This is all-purpose cleaner—it doesn’t work on windows. And shouting and saying nasty things to each other doesn’t work to solve disagreements.” The girls started to complain, but Mom cut them off. "God has a much different solution,” she said. “Instead of responding in anger, He says to give a soft answer. That means calmly talking through the problem and caring about the other person and what they have to say. Because you trust in Jesus, you have the Holy Spirit to help you respond to others in a gentle, loving way—even when you don’t agree with them.” Mom went and got another bottle from the back hall. “Here, try this solution on the windows—it will work much better.” Hannah and Margo went back to their task and thought about what Mom had said. Finally, Hannah said, “I’m sorry I pushed your stuff off the dresser.” “I’m sorry too,” said Margo. “I’ll try to keep things neater.” After a few more wipes, the window was as clear as ever. –Carol Baker How about you? Do you ever get angry at your friends or family? Do you react with harsh words or a mean attitude? By ourselves, it’s nearly impossible to respond nicely. That’s why Jesus gives us His Spirit to help us respond in a kind, gentle way. The next time you’re upset, take a deep breath and ask Him to show you how to use His solution—a soft answer spoken in love. Today's Key Verse: A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (NKJV) Proverbs 15:1 Today's Key Thought: Solve disagreements God’s way

Read: Proverbs 15:1-4; Ephesians 4:31-32 "You’re always messing up this room,” Hannah said as she pushed her sister’s things off the dresser. “You’re such a pig!” “You’re the pig. And leave my things alone!” yelled Margo. “Then keep your stuff off my side of the dresser!” Hannah shot back. The fighting escalated, and soon Mom appeared at the door. “Girls! I’m tired of the constant bickering between you,” she said sternly. “You are sisters, and you should respect each other. Follow me.” Hannah and Margo glared at each other as they followed their mother into the back hall and watched as she got out some towels and a bottle of cleaning solution. “Now,” said Mom, “you are going to clean the big living room window until it looks like you could walk through it.” Hannah and Margo got to work. But the more solution they sprayed on the glass and rubbed with the towels, the streakier the window became. “Mom!” Margo called. “There’s something wrong with the spray you gave us.” “What’s that?” Mom came in from the kitchen. “The solution I gave you isn’t working?” “It’s just making it worse!” said Hannah. “Well, your solution for solving disagreements isn’t working either,” said Mom. She came over and took the bottle she had given them. “This is all-purpose cleaner—it doesn’t work on windows. And shouting and saying nasty things to each other doesn’t work to solve disagreements.” The girls started to complain, but Mom cut them off. "God has a much different solution,” she said. “Instead of responding in anger, He says to give a soft answer. That means calmly talking through the problem and caring about the other person and what they have to say. Because you trust in Jesus, you have the Holy Spirit to help you respond to others in a gentle, loving way—even when you don’t agree with them.” Mom went and got another bottle from the back hall. “Here, try this solution on the windows—it will work much better.” Hannah and Margo went back to their task and thought about what Mom had said. Finally, Hannah said, “I’m sorry I pushed your stuff off the dresser.” “I’m sorry too,” said Margo. “I’ll try to keep things neater.” After a few more wipes, the window was as clear as ever. –Carol Baker How about you? Do you ever get angry at your friends or family? Do you react with harsh words or a mean attitude? By ourselves, it’s nearly impossible to respond nicely. That’s why Jesus gives us His Spirit to help us respond in a kind, gentle way. The next time you’re upset, take a deep breath and ask Him to show you how to use His solution—a soft answer spoken in love. Today's Key Verse: A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (NKJV) Proverbs 15:1 Today's Key Thought: Solve disagreements God’s way

Soft-Answer Solution 3e7280e5-73ae-4c95-8a55-efe5f337c912Sun, 04 May 2025 04:39:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: King David Rules (2025) Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 124: King David Rules (2025)6812ab18-1eef-4d01-9ab3-9dac8c2f73f9Sun, 04 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: Teaching, Sanctifying, and Governing (2025) There are three offices that belong to the episcopal college: the teaching office, the sanctifying office, and the governing office. Fr. Mike gives us an overview of the functions within these offices and clarifies the charism of infallibility in matters of faith and morals. As we learn about the authority of the episcopal college, Fr. Mike encourages us to approach the teachings of the Church with docility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 888-896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are three offices that belong to the episcopal college: the teaching office, the sanctifying office, and the governing office. Fr. Mike gives us an overview of the functions within these offices and clarifies the charism of infallibility in matters of faith and morals. As we learn about the authority of the episcopal college, Fr. Mike encourages us to approach the teachings of the Church with docility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 888-896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 124: Teaching, Sanctifying, and Governing (2025)73818bce-3c46-4d30-a62f-22566455f7dbSun, 04 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: King David Rules (2025) Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 124: King David Rules (2025)76247268-0aab-484e-b62b-923f8efaed1cSun, 04 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: King David Rules (2025) Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 124: King David Rules (2025)80fed9e0-25ed-4ece-b1c6-155791e64519Sun, 04 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: King David Rules (2025) Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 124: King David Rules (2025)70767f77-1952-448b-b874-7de6a9255771Sun, 04 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSoft-Answer Solution "You're always messing up this room," Hannah said as she pushed her sister's things off the dresser. "You're such a pig!""You're the pig. And leave my things alone!" yelled Margo."Then keep your stuff off my side of the dresser!" Hannah shot back.The fighting escalated, and soon Mom appeared at the door. "Girls! I'm tired of the constant bickering between you," she said sternly. "You are sisters, and you should respect each other. Follow me."Hannah and Margo glared at each other as they followed their mother into the back hall and watched as she got out some towels and a bottle of cleaning solution. "Now," said Mom, "you are going to clean the big living room window until it looks like you could walk through it." Hannah and Margo got to work. But the more solution they sprayed on the glass and rubbed with the towels, the streakier the window became. "Mom!" Margo called. "There's something wrong with the spray you gave us.""What's that?" Mom came in from the kitchen. "The solution I gave you isn't working?""It's just making it worse!" said Hannah."Well, your solution for solving disagreements isn't working either," said Mom. She came over and took the bottle she had given them. "This is all-purpose cleaner--it doesn't work on windows. And shouting and saying nasty things to each other doesn't work to solve disagreements."The girls started to complain, but Mom cut them off."God has a much different solution," she said. "Instead of responding in anger, He says to give a soft answer. That means calmly talking through the problem and caring about the other person and what they have to say. Because you trust in Jesus, you have the Holy Spirit to help you respond to others in a gentle, loving way--even when you don't agree with them." Mom went and got another bottle from the back hall. "Here, try this solution on the windows--it will work much better."Hannah and Margo went back to their task and thought about what Mom had said. Finally, Hannah said, "I'm sorry I pushed your stuff off the dresser.""I'm sorry too," said Margo. "I'll try to keep things neater." After a few more wipes, the window was as clear as ever.–Carol Baker

"You're always messing up this room," Hannah said as she pushed her sister's things off the dresser. "You're such a pig!""You're the pig. And leave my things alone!" yelled Margo."Then keep your stuff off my side of the dresser!" Hannah shot back.The fighting escalated, and soon Mom appeared at the door. "Girls! I'm tired of the constant bickering between you," she said sternly. "You are sisters, and you should respect each other. Follow me."Hannah and Margo glared at each other as they followed their mother into the back hall and watched as she got out some towels and a bottle of cleaning solution. "Now," said Mom, "you are going to clean the big living room window until it looks like you could walk through it." Hannah and Margo got to work. But the more solution they sprayed on the glass and rubbed with the towels, the streakier the window became. "Mom!" Margo called. "There's something wrong with the spray you gave us.""What's that?" Mom came in from the kitchen. "The solution I gave you isn't working?""It's just making it worse!" said Hannah."Well, your solution for solving disagreements isn't working either," said Mom. She came over and took the bottle she had given them. "This is all-purpose cleaner--it doesn't work on windows. And shouting and saying nasty things to each other doesn't work to solve disagreements."The girls started to complain, but Mom cut them off."God has a much different solution," she said. "Instead of responding in anger, He says to give a soft answer. That means calmly talking through the problem and caring about the other person and what they have to say. Because you trust in Jesus, you have the Holy Spirit to help you respond to others in a gentle, loving way--even when you don't agree with them." Mom went and got another bottle from the back hall. "Here, try this solution on the windows--it will work much better."Hannah and Margo went back to their task and thought about what Mom had said. Finally, Hannah said, "I'm sorry I pushed your stuff off the dresser.""I'm sorry too," said Margo. "I'll try to keep things neater." After a few more wipes, the window was as clear as ever.–Carol Baker

Soft-Answer Solution 73a232e4-0ca0-4791-bed2-97a30efc852fSun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/4/25 Move On: Charcoal Fire Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter To be restored, we must revisit the place of ruin. When we are called to move on, we may need to revisit the places in our lives that need healing in order to allow the Lord to change our future. Mass Readings from May, 4th, 2025: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter To be restored, we must revisit the place of ruin. When we are called to move on, we may need to revisit the places in our lives that need healing in order to allow the Lord to change our future. Mass Readings from May, 4th, 2025: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19

full5/4/25 Move On: Charcoal Fire541e8145-3bae-4547-af5e-b12a3198472cSat, 03 May 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/4/25 Move On: Charcoal Fire Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter To be restored, we must revisit the place of ruin. When we are called to move on, we may need to revisit the places in our lives that need healing in order to allow the Lord to change our future. Mass Readings from May, 4th, 2025: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter To be restored, we must revisit the place of ruin. When we are called to move on, we may need to revisit the places in our lives that need healing in order to allow the Lord to change our future. Mass Readings from May, 4th, 2025: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19

full5/4/25 Move On: Charcoal Fire449fdb6f-5640-4166-9d67-14079df05821Sat, 03 May 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Extra Amazing Read: Psalm 33:4-15, 20-22 "I think I see the scenic lookout we found on the map, Mom!” shouted Orlando. He sighed in relief. The family had been hiking the steep Treetop Trail for two hours, and Orlando was glad to finally collapse on a large, flat rock. As he rested, he gazed at the view below. Orlando’s sister Ana plopped down beside him. “Wow!” she said. “This is awesome!” Ana pointed to a house in the distance. “Look over there, Dad. I bet we can see for a thousand miles!” Dad walked over. “I’d say that house is more like twenty miles away—not a thousand,” he said with a smile. “Well, it’s still awesome!” said Ana. “I agree. It is awesome,” said Mom. She sat down beside Ana and Orlando. “You kids use that word a lot. Do you know what it means?” “I guess it’s used to describe something that’s extra amazing,” said Ana. “That’s a pretty good definition,” said Mom. “I looked it up in the dictionary once, and the original meaning has to do with a feeling of reverence for something majestic or sacred. One definition for awesome is ‘a reverent wonder.’ I like that one.” “I do too,” said Dad. “I think awesome is a great word to use to describe God. Psalm 33 says to ‘stand in awe of Him.’ That means we should love and respect Him and recognize that He is in control of the entire world—and our lives.” Dad paused and looked around. “Being on this mountain makes a person feel pretty small, doesn’t it?” “You can say that again!” said Orlando. “Okay,” said Dad. “Being on this mountain makes a person—” “Daaad!” Orlando rolled his eyes, and they all laughed. “Things in nature are awesome,” Dad said. “God made them, and they give us just a glimpse of His greatness. But what’s really awesome is that He loves us so much He sent His Son to save us. Jesus was willing to make Himself one of us and come to earth to die on a cross for our sins—and then He rose from the dead. Now that’s extra amazing!” The family sipped from their water bottles as they enjoyed the view. “Yes,” Mom said quietly, “Jesus is truly awesome!” –Dean Fowler How about you? Do you use the word awesome a lot? It’s a word that’s probably overused, but if you want to see something truly awesome, look around you at the world God created. His great power and glory is displayed in everything He’s made—and in His great love and the sacrifice He made when Jesus gave His life for us. Consider all His wonderful work, and stand in awe of Him! Today's Key Verse: The LORD Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth. (NKJV) Psalm 47:2 Today's Key Thought: Jesus is truly awesome

Read: Psalm 33:4-15, 20-22 "I think I see the scenic lookout we found on the map, Mom!” shouted Orlando. He sighed in relief. The family had been hiking the steep Treetop Trail for two hours, and Orlando was glad to finally collapse on a large, flat rock. As he rested, he gazed at the view below. Orlando’s sister Ana plopped down beside him. “Wow!” she said. “This is awesome!” Ana pointed to a house in the distance. “Look over there, Dad. I bet we can see for a thousand miles!” Dad walked over. “I’d say that house is more like twenty miles away—not a thousand,” he said with a smile. “Well, it’s still awesome!” said Ana. “I agree. It is awesome,” said Mom. She sat down beside Ana and Orlando. “You kids use that word a lot. Do you know what it means?” “I guess it’s used to describe something that’s extra amazing,” said Ana. “That’s a pretty good definition,” said Mom. “I looked it up in the dictionary once, and the original meaning has to do with a feeling of reverence for something majestic or sacred. One definition for awesome is ‘a reverent wonder.’ I like that one.” “I do too,” said Dad. “I think awesome is a great word to use to describe God. Psalm 33 says to ‘stand in awe of Him.’ That means we should love and respect Him and recognize that He is in control of the entire world—and our lives.” Dad paused and looked around. “Being on this mountain makes a person feel pretty small, doesn’t it?” “You can say that again!” said Orlando. “Okay,” said Dad. “Being on this mountain makes a person—” “Daaad!” Orlando rolled his eyes, and they all laughed. “Things in nature are awesome,” Dad said. “God made them, and they give us just a glimpse of His greatness. But what’s really awesome is that He loves us so much He sent His Son to save us. Jesus was willing to make Himself one of us and come to earth to die on a cross for our sins—and then He rose from the dead. Now that’s extra amazing!” The family sipped from their water bottles as they enjoyed the view. “Yes,” Mom said quietly, “Jesus is truly awesome!” –Dean Fowler How about you? Do you use the word awesome a lot? It’s a word that’s probably overused, but if you want to see something truly awesome, look around you at the world God created. His great power and glory is displayed in everything He’s made—and in His great love and the sacrifice He made when Jesus gave His life for us. Consider all His wonderful work, and stand in awe of Him! Today's Key Verse: The LORD Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth. (NKJV) Psalm 47:2 Today's Key Thought: Jesus is truly awesome

Extra Amazing b0ccf28a-f316-4aed-962c-b3ed411963f0Sat, 03 May 2025 05:11:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 5 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 57d600da7-322b-49ff-8a39-045e12254af9Sat, 03 May 2025 05:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 5 Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God.” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God.” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 52a6b9138-3d99-4d56-9110-7b0ffc9e75f0Sat, 03 May 2025 05:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2025)dc6b2eff-c919-4ec2-bc97-c7f61ccfbc54Sat, 03 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Pope (2025) Who is the Pope? Today, we focus on the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church as the Vicar of Christ and pastor of the entire Church. The Catechism teaches us that the institution of the papacy dates back to that powerful moment in the Gospel when Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, the “rock”, and handed him the keys of the Church. Fr. Mike unpacks this pivotal moment and helps us understand why the Pope is so foundational to the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 880-887. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Who is the Pope? Today, we focus on the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church as the Vicar of Christ and pastor of the entire Church. The Catechism teaches us that the institution of the papacy dates back to that powerful moment in the Gospel when Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, the “rock”, and handed him the keys of the Church. Fr. Mike unpacks this pivotal moment and helps us understand why the Pope is so foundational to the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 880-887. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 123: The Pope (2025)c53b2b2d-d0ef-4172-a1cf-5bc511aa96aeSat, 03 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2025)8e50844b-80bd-4022-b0a6-1724a9190593Sat, 03 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2025)8c2be365-0925-4543-8c99-8a26a1e3bce8Sat, 03 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2025)b65a0764-b56b-4bdf-a10b-91e4819fe0baSat, 03 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExtra Amazing "I think I see the scenic lookout we found on the map, Mom!" shouted Orlando. He sighed in relief. The family had been hiking the steep Treetop Trail for two hours, and Orlando was glad to finally collapse on a large, flat rock. As he rested, he gazed at the view below.Orlando's sister Ana plopped down beside him. "Wow!" she said. "This is awesome!" Ana pointed to a house in the distance. "Look over there, Dad. I bet we can see for a thousand miles!"Dad walked over. "I'd say that house is more like twenty miles away--not a thousand," he said with a smile."Well, it's still awesome!" said Ana."I agree. It is awesome," said Mom. She sat down beside Ana and Orlando. "You kids use that word a lot. Do you know what it means?" "I guess it's used to describe something that's extra amazing," said Ana."That's a pretty good definition," said Mom. "I looked it up in the dictionary once, and the original meaning has to do with a feeling of reverence for something majestic or sacred. One definition for awesome is 'a reverent wonder.' I like that one.""I do too," said Dad. "I think awesome is a great word to use to describe God. Psalm 33 says to 'stand in awe of Him.' That means we should love and respect Him and recognize that He is in control of the entire world--and our lives." Dad paused and looked around. "Being on this mountain makes a person feel pretty small, doesn't it?" "You can say that again!" said Orlando."Okay," said Dad. "Being on this mountain makes a person--""Daaad!" Orlando rolled his eyes, and they all laughed."Things in nature are awesome," Dad said. "God made them, and they give us just a glimpse of His greatness. But what's really awesome is that He loves us so much He sent His Son to save us. Jesus was willing to make Himself one of us and come to earth to die on a cross for our sins--and then He rose from the dead. Now that's extra amazing!"The family sipped from their water bottles as they enjoyed the view. "Yes," Mom said quietly, "Jesus is truly awesome!" –Dean Fowler

"I think I see the scenic lookout we found on the map, Mom!" shouted Orlando. He sighed in relief. The family had been hiking the steep Treetop Trail for two hours, and Orlando was glad to finally collapse on a large, flat rock. As he rested, he gazed at the view below.Orlando's sister Ana plopped down beside him. "Wow!" she said. "This is awesome!" Ana pointed to a house in the distance. "Look over there, Dad. I bet we can see for a thousand miles!"Dad walked over. "I'd say that house is more like twenty miles away--not a thousand," he said with a smile."Well, it's still awesome!" said Ana."I agree. It is awesome," said Mom. She sat down beside Ana and Orlando. "You kids use that word a lot. Do you know what it means?" "I guess it's used to describe something that's extra amazing," said Ana."That's a pretty good definition," said Mom. "I looked it up in the dictionary once, and the original meaning has to do with a feeling of reverence for something majestic or sacred. One definition for awesome is 'a reverent wonder.' I like that one.""I do too," said Dad. "I think awesome is a great word to use to describe God. Psalm 33 says to 'stand in awe of Him.' That means we should love and respect Him and recognize that He is in control of the entire world--and our lives." Dad paused and looked around. "Being on this mountain makes a person feel pretty small, doesn't it?" "You can say that again!" said Orlando."Okay," said Dad. "Being on this mountain makes a person--""Daaad!" Orlando rolled his eyes, and they all laughed."Things in nature are awesome," Dad said. "God made them, and they give us just a glimpse of His greatness. But what's really awesome is that He loves us so much He sent His Son to save us. Jesus was willing to make Himself one of us and come to earth to die on a cross for our sins--and then He rose from the dead. Now that's extra amazing!"The family sipped from their water bottles as they enjoyed the view. "Yes," Mom said quietly, "Jesus is truly awesome!" –Dean Fowler

Extra Amazing d5f5eac0-3a85-4f95-aedc-13a93a81ffedSat, 03 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagswhen work is an idol, rest feels like a sinHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the importance of rest. When we sit and rest in the presence of God, we experience His peace and provision. It's important that we find those restful moments that point to Jesus even in the midst of busyness.  "Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God." Exodus 28:8-10 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the importance of rest. When we sit and rest in the presence of God, we experience His peace and provision. It's important that we find those restful moments that point to Jesus even in the midst of busyness.  "Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God." Exodus 28:8-10 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullwhen work is an idol, rest feels like a sin9b87fdb2-a17f-45e0-9496-7fae7b69144cFri, 02 May 2025 12:00:00 +00003077https://216.73.216.191/allTagswhen work is an idol, rest feels like a sinHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the importance of rest. When we sit and rest in the presence of God, we experience His peace and provision. It's important that we find those restful moments that point to Jesus even in the midst of busyness.  "Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God." Exodus 28:8-10 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the importance of rest. When we sit and rest in the presence of God, we experience His peace and provision. It's important that we find those restful moments that point to Jesus even in the midst of busyness.  "Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God." Exodus 28:8-10 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullwhen work is an idol, rest feels like a sinb66c7f90-9dc4-46cb-ba67-89c9f70e14bcFri, 02 May 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWalking With Jesus Q&A | Girls Gone Biblehi ggb :)))))   this week, we have a deep AND fun episode! we answer your questions that are centered around the Christian walk and things that come up in your journey with Jesus.   what type of worship / which worship leader should i listen to? what is your advice for a godly relationship? how do you manage fomo while being a Christian? how do you manage feeling left out and misplaced when you’ve given your life to Jesus? how do i tell my friends about Jesus that don’t want to hear it? how do you deal with a disappointment streak that seems never ending? i wanna be on fire for God, what do you recommend for someone who is lukewarm? what do you do when your personal problems are taking away from your relationship with Jesus? how do you fall deeply in love with Jesus?   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   Good ranchers special offer for this month: Free ground beef, bacon, chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code GGB. https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

hi ggb :)))))   this week, we have a deep AND fun episode! we answer your questions that are centered around the Christian walk and things that come up in your journey with Jesus.   what type of worship / which worship leader should i listen to? what is your advice for a godly relationship? how do you manage fomo while being a Christian? how do you manage feeling left out and misplaced when you’ve given your life to Jesus? how do i tell my friends about Jesus that don’t want to hear it? how do you deal with a disappointment streak that seems never ending? i wanna be on fire for God, what do you recommend for someone who is lukewarm? what do you do when your personal problems are taking away from your relationship with Jesus? how do you fall deeply in love with Jesus?   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   Good ranchers special offer for this month: Free ground beef, bacon, chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code GGB. https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullWalking With Jesus Q&A | Girls Gone Bible267859ad-825f-4ec7-8cf2-33545562c8b5Fri, 02 May 2025 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 4 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 4 1c4316d1-2c29-4d28-9ab4-d1839e3c65d9Fri, 02 May 2025 05:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 4 Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. Matthew 28:16-20: “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. Matthew 28:16-20: “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 4 b2f46f05-9fd8-415d-a504-63b9b99d6d6aFri, 02 May 2025 05:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 211: Dr. Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You're Always Exhausted & Have No Dopamine!You’re not lazy - you’re depleted. Andrew Huberman reveals how the hustle culture of chasing constant highs is depleting your brain’s dopamine reserves. In this powerful moment, discover why rest isn't laziness, and how to manage your energy for long-term focus, drive, and performance.  Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/CdOTZdJl1Sb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/kv06yZwl1Sb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re not lazy - you’re depleted. Andrew Huberman reveals how the hustle culture of chasing constant highs is depleting your brain’s dopamine reserves. In this powerful moment, discover why rest isn't laziness, and how to manage your energy for long-term focus, drive, and performance.  Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/CdOTZdJl1Sb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/kv06yZwl1Sb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 211: Dr. Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You're Always Exhausted & Have No Dopamine!49c9e78f-240e-4f97-9acd-b38e8535bd13Fri, 02 May 2025 05:00:00 +00002233https://216.73.216.191/allTags Harmonious Music Read: Romans 12:3-10 On their way to the park one Saturday morning, Maisie and her parents decided to stop at an estate sale. Maisie enjoyed seeing all the things the owners of the place were selling. When they walked into a room that looked like a library, Maisie gasped in delight. “Look! A harp! My music teacher at school has one. She said there aren’t many people who know how to play them.” Maisie turned to her dad. “Can we buy it? I’d love to learn how to play.” Dad pointed to a sign. “See that? It’s not for sale.” Just then a woman who was supervising the sale walked in. She smiled at Maisie. “I see you like this harp,” she said. “Did you notice the different kinds of strings? Some are really thin and others are thick and strong. Some are spiraled and some are grooved, but others are smooth.” “They’re not all the same color either,” said Maisie. “Some are bright red, and others are black or silver or gold.” “That’s right,” said the woman. “This harp belonged to my mother. Now I’m going to take it home so my daughter can learn to play.” The next day at church, Maisie looked around at all the different people singing in the sanctuary. “Being in church reminded me of the harp we saw yesterday,” she told her parents after the service. “Really?” asked Dad. “How’s that?” “Well, I noticed when we were singing how many different people there were—people of all ages and races and personalities—but they all worshiped God in harmony together, just like all the different strings on a harp play one beautiful song.” “That’s a good way to look at it, Maisie,” said Mom. “A harp is made up of many strings, and God’s church is made up of many people.” Dad nodded. “And every string is different—each is designed to sound its own individual note. Yet when each string is in tune with the others, the harp makes beautiful, harmonious music! It’s that way with God’s church too. The members are all different, but the Holy Spirit unites us through our faith in Jesus. As we show His love to one another and serve and worship God together, we make music that’s sweet to God’s ears.” –Trudy Vander Veen How about you? Do you enjoy the fact that each member of God’s church is different? Not everyone will think or act just like you, but that’s okay. The important thing is for all of us to stay in tune with the Holy Spirit. That means relying on Him to help us work together and get along, even when we disagree on things. Stay in harmony with other Christians by following the Master Musician—Jesus—as you show others His love. Today's Key Verse: How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! (NIV) Psalm 133:1 Today's Key Thought: Christians should live in harmony

Read: Romans 12:3-10 On their way to the park one Saturday morning, Maisie and her parents decided to stop at an estate sale. Maisie enjoyed seeing all the things the owners of the place were selling. When they walked into a room that looked like a library, Maisie gasped in delight. “Look! A harp! My music teacher at school has one. She said there aren’t many people who know how to play them.” Maisie turned to her dad. “Can we buy it? I’d love to learn how to play.” Dad pointed to a sign. “See that? It’s not for sale.” Just then a woman who was supervising the sale walked in. She smiled at Maisie. “I see you like this harp,” she said. “Did you notice the different kinds of strings? Some are really thin and others are thick and strong. Some are spiraled and some are grooved, but others are smooth.” “They’re not all the same color either,” said Maisie. “Some are bright red, and others are black or silver or gold.” “That’s right,” said the woman. “This harp belonged to my mother. Now I’m going to take it home so my daughter can learn to play.” The next day at church, Maisie looked around at all the different people singing in the sanctuary. “Being in church reminded me of the harp we saw yesterday,” she told her parents after the service. “Really?” asked Dad. “How’s that?” “Well, I noticed when we were singing how many different people there were—people of all ages and races and personalities—but they all worshiped God in harmony together, just like all the different strings on a harp play one beautiful song.” “That’s a good way to look at it, Maisie,” said Mom. “A harp is made up of many strings, and God’s church is made up of many people.” Dad nodded. “And every string is different—each is designed to sound its own individual note. Yet when each string is in tune with the others, the harp makes beautiful, harmonious music! It’s that way with God’s church too. The members are all different, but the Holy Spirit unites us through our faith in Jesus. As we show His love to one another and serve and worship God together, we make music that’s sweet to God’s ears.” –Trudy Vander Veen How about you? Do you enjoy the fact that each member of God’s church is different? Not everyone will think or act just like you, but that’s okay. The important thing is for all of us to stay in tune with the Holy Spirit. That means relying on Him to help us work together and get along, even when we disagree on things. Stay in harmony with other Christians by following the Master Musician—Jesus—as you show others His love. Today's Key Verse: How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! (NIV) Psalm 133:1 Today's Key Thought: Christians should live in harmony

Harmonious Music d5903a87-0a7e-484c-8763-2de298661dd3Fri, 02 May 2025 05:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2025) In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2025)f0b064e4-1c09-42da-b75b-8efb2fe2e8b4Fri, 02 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Christ’s Faithful (2025) There are three primary roles among Christ’s faithful: the hierarchy, the laity, and consecrated life. Fr. Mike explains the difference between these three roles, emphasizing that they are equal in dignity but different in the way they support the Church’s mission. We also learn that all of Christ’s faithful share in the priestly, prophetical, and kingly office of Christ. Lastly, Fr. Mike reviews the mission and characters of ecclesial ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 871-879. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are three primary roles among Christ’s faithful: the hierarchy, the laity, and consecrated life. Fr. Mike explains the difference between these three roles, emphasizing that they are equal in dignity but different in the way they support the Church’s mission. We also learn that all of Christ’s faithful share in the priestly, prophetical, and kingly office of Christ. Lastly, Fr. Mike reviews the mission and characters of ecclesial ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 871-879. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 122: Christ’s Faithful (2025)31b1652b-2254-48bb-ad4a-76a81220a640Fri, 02 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2025) In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2025)3215192d-72e8-41db-b037-c3e30bb061fbFri, 02 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2025) In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2025)9399ae93-5938-48ea-83a0-92db7ba58971Fri, 02 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2025) In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2025)e310947f-18ef-4b0e-8ac2-78f9af7d71dfFri, 02 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHarmonious Music On their way to the park one Saturday morning, Maisie and her parents decided to stop at an estate sale. Maisie enjoyed seeing all the things the owners of the place were selling. When they walked into a room that looked like a library, Maisie gasped in delight. "Look! A harp! My music teacher at school has one. She said there aren't many people who know how to play them." Maisie turned to her dad. "Can we buy it? I'd love to learn how to play."Dad pointed to a sign. "See that? It's not for sale." Just then a woman who was supervising the sale walked in. She smiled at Maisie. "I see you like this harp," she said. "Did you notice the different kinds of strings? Some are really thin and others are thick and strong. Some are spiraled and some are grooved, but others are smooth.""They're not all the same color either," said Maisie. "Some are bright red, and others are black or silver or gold.""That's right," said the woman. "This harp belonged to my mother. Now I'm going to take it home so my daughter can learn to play."The next day at church, Maisie looked around at all the different people singing in the sanctuary. "Being in church reminded me of the harp we saw yesterday," she told her parents after the service. "Really?" asked Dad. "How's that?""Well, I noticed when we were singing how many different people there were--people of all ages and races and personalities--but they all worshiped God in harmony together, just like all the different strings on a harp play one beautiful song.""That's a good way to look at it, Maisie," said Mom. "A harp is made up of many strings, and God's church is made up of many people."Dad nodded. "And every string is different--each is designed to sound its own individual note. Yet when each string is in tune with the others, the harp makes beautiful, harmonious music! It's that way with God's church too. The members are all different, but the Holy Spirit unites us through our faith in Jesus. As we show His love to one another and serve and worship God together, we make music that's sweet to God's ears." –Trudy Vander Veen

On their way to the park one Saturday morning, Maisie and her parents decided to stop at an estate sale. Maisie enjoyed seeing all the things the owners of the place were selling. When they walked into a room that looked like a library, Maisie gasped in delight. "Look! A harp! My music teacher at school has one. She said there aren't many people who know how to play them." Maisie turned to her dad. "Can we buy it? I'd love to learn how to play."Dad pointed to a sign. "See that? It's not for sale." Just then a woman who was supervising the sale walked in. She smiled at Maisie. "I see you like this harp," she said. "Did you notice the different kinds of strings? Some are really thin and others are thick and strong. Some are spiraled and some are grooved, but others are smooth.""They're not all the same color either," said Maisie. "Some are bright red, and others are black or silver or gold.""That's right," said the woman. "This harp belonged to my mother. Now I'm going to take it home so my daughter can learn to play."The next day at church, Maisie looked around at all the different people singing in the sanctuary. "Being in church reminded me of the harp we saw yesterday," she told her parents after the service. "Really?" asked Dad. "How's that?""Well, I noticed when we were singing how many different people there were--people of all ages and races and personalities--but they all worshiped God in harmony together, just like all the different strings on a harp play one beautiful song.""That's a good way to look at it, Maisie," said Mom. "A harp is made up of many strings, and God's church is made up of many people."Dad nodded. "And every string is different--each is designed to sound its own individual note. Yet when each string is in tune with the others, the harp makes beautiful, harmonious music! It's that way with God's church too. The members are all different, but the Holy Spirit unites us through our faith in Jesus. As we show His love to one another and serve and worship God together, we make music that's sweet to God's ears." –Trudy Vander Veen

Harmonious Music 7115bc86-3514-46bc-b733-556d97c12866Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Conclave" Movie It looked good. The acting was great. The plot was interesting. But what was at the heart of the hit movie Conclave? And what can we learn ahead of this real-life conclave? Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us his take on the movie and dissects the problematic assumptions behind Conclave—and encourages us in our own faith journeys. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMike... May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It looked good. The acting was great. The plot was interesting. But what was at the heart of the hit movie Conclave? And what can we learn ahead of this real-life conclave? Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us his take on the movie and dissects the problematic assumptions behind Conclave—and encourages us in our own faith journeys. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMike... May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Conclave" Moviecc7e89fc-8b4b-404e-b4b1-734d5fe2161aThu, 01 May 2025 21:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Conclave" Movie It looked good. The acting was great. The plot was interesting. But what was at the heart of the hit movie Conclave? And what can we learn ahead of this real-life conclave? Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us his take on the movie and dissects the problematic assumptions behind Conclave—and encourages us in our own faith journeys. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMike... May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It looked good. The acting was great. The plot was interesting. But what was at the heart of the hit movie Conclave? And what can we learn ahead of this real-life conclave? Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us his take on the movie and dissects the problematic assumptions behind Conclave—and encourages us in our own faith journeys. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMike... May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Conclave" Movie6609a32b-63e5-4ae0-bccb-ea40751039bcThu, 01 May 2025 21:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 3 Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us right here on YouTube, or for free on the Ascension App! https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave Matthew 16:15-18: “He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him, ‘Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jona! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us right here on YouTube, or for free on the Ascension App! https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave Matthew 16:15-18: “He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him, ‘Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jona! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 3 ae284a7e-068d-4b7d-83be-1d70bfd21531Thu, 01 May 2025 21:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 3 Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us right here on YouTube, or for free on the Ascension App! https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave Matthew 16:15-18: “He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him, ‘Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jona! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us right here on YouTube, or for free on the Ascension App! https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave Matthew 16:15-18: “He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him, ‘Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jona! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 3 8cdaf4fa-be74-4d40-a3c2-3eaedd2900b0Thu, 01 May 2025 21:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2- Case #14 "Medium, Not Well Done", Pt 2Lilliana's dark prophetic powers come crashing down.

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fullS2- Case #14 "Medium, Not Well Done", Pt 283a8dba0-e768-4c7d-b5ac-47a8bc48f6a0Thu, 01 May 2025 16:06:41 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#917 - Luke 4:31-44 – Jesus Teaches and HealsThis episode is part 10 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode we find Jesus back in Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee. He is teaching, healing, and casting our demons. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 10 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode we find Jesus back in Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee. He is teaching, healing, and casting our demons. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#917 - Luke 4:31-44 – Jesus Teaches and Heals7f8537d6-bf57-4f53-8d94-5f4f2a9764e4Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000691https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFormer First Lady (Michelle Obama): This Is A Scam! People Were Running From Us Because We Were Black! I Was Bitter About The Racism I Received!Michelle Obama served as the First Lady of the United States, entering the White House alongside Barack Obama. In this candid conversation, she joins Steven with her brother Craig Robinson, a former college basketball coach turned executive, to open up about everything from Trump’s inauguration to marriage challenges, grief, and rediscovering her purpose. Widely regarded as one of today’s most influential voices on leadership, identity, and social progress, Michelle offers a rare, intimate look at her personal journey. Together, they discuss: How their parents instilled empathy, discipline, and resilience growing up amid racial tension. Michelle’s journey through elite schools and corporate law, driven by a need to tick society’s boxes. The evolution of Michelle and Barack’s relationship, from colleagues to lifelong partners. Fertility struggles, parenting tips, and what it really takes to sustain a long-term marriage. Navigating life in the White House, grief, personal boundaries, and rediscovering her true calling. 00:00 Intro 02:11 Michelle and Craig's Childhood 04:48 Values Learned from Their Parents 08:45 Michelle Skipping Second Grade 12:16 The Role of Race in Their Childhood 15:19 What "White Flight" Means 17:01 Coping with Racism 20:55 Overcoming Being Underestimated 26:33 Michelle's Search for Identity 30:20 Meeting Barack 31:59 Introducing Barack to the Family 33:48 Why Michelle Initially Rejected Barack 37:28 Michelle's Career Change: Pursuing Joy 40:52 Relationship with Barack 41:25 [No Title Provided – Consider Adding One] 44:56 Going to Counseling with Barack 49:34 Pregnancy Struggles 56:27 Hardest Moments in Their Marriage 57:31 Barack Obama Runs for Public Office 01:03:28 What I Should Have Said to Barack 01:07:11 Being the First Black First Lady and Facing Scrutiny 01:14:09 Reflections on a Sad Time 01:15:17 Remembering Your Mother 01:16:53 The Death of Your Mother 01:18:36 Processing the Grief 01:20:41 Not Attending Trump’s Inauguration Follow Michelle: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3Ymxs7W  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4cYXiVC  In My Opinion Podcast - https://bit.ly/3YnxIUg  Follow Craig: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4lThkVB  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4lTGJ1f  You can purchase Michelle’s book, ‘Overcoming: A Workbook', here: https://amzn.to/4jTqcsi (UK) / https://amzn.to/3SbbelM (US)  The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-r…  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  100 CEOs: Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: ⁠https://bit.ly/100-ceos-megaphone⁠ Get email updates: ⁠https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt⁠  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Airalo -  https://try.airalo.com/TheDiaryOfACEO with code DOAC3Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Obama served as the First Lady of the United States, entering the White House alongside Barack Obama. In this candid conversation, she joins Steven with her brother Craig Robinson, a former college basketball coach turned executive, to open up about everything from Trump’s inauguration to marriage challenges, grief, and rediscovering her purpose. Widely regarded as one of today’s most influential voices on leadership, identity, and social progress, Michelle offers a rare, intimate look at her personal journey. Together, they discuss: How their parents instilled empathy, discipline, and resilience growing up amid racial tension. Michelle’s journey through elite schools and corporate law, driven by a need to tick society’s boxes. The evolution of Michelle and Barack’s relationship, from colleagues to lifelong partners. Fertility struggles, parenting tips, and what it really takes to sustain a long-term marriage. Navigating life in the White House, grief, personal boundaries, and rediscovering her true calling. 00:00 Intro 02:11 Michelle and Craig's Childhood 04:48 Values Learned from Their Parents 08:45 Michelle Skipping Second Grade 12:16 The Role of Race in Their Childhood 15:19 What "White Flight" Means 17:01 Coping with Racism 20:55 Overcoming Being Underestimated 26:33 Michelle's Search for Identity 30:20 Meeting Barack 31:59 Introducing Barack to the Family 33:48 Why Michelle Initially Rejected Barack 37:28 Michelle's Career Change: Pursuing Joy 40:52 Relationship with Barack 41:25 [No Title Provided – Consider Adding One] 44:56 Going to Counseling with Barack 49:34 Pregnancy Struggles 56:27 Hardest Moments in Their Marriage 57:31 Barack Obama Runs for Public Office 01:03:28 What I Should Have Said to Barack 01:07:11 Being the First Black First Lady and Facing Scrutiny 01:14:09 Reflections on a Sad Time 01:15:17 Remembering Your Mother 01:16:53 The Death of Your Mother 01:18:36 Processing the Grief 01:20:41 Not Attending Trump’s Inauguration Follow Michelle: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3Ymxs7W  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4cYXiVC  In My Opinion Podcast - https://bit.ly/3YnxIUg  Follow Craig: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4lThkVB  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4lTGJ1f  You can purchase Michelle’s book, ‘Overcoming: A Workbook', here: https://amzn.to/4jTqcsi (UK) / https://amzn.to/3SbbelM (US)  The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-r…  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  100 CEOs: Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: ⁠https://bit.ly/100-ceos-megaphone⁠ Get email updates: ⁠https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt⁠  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Airalo -  https://try.airalo.com/TheDiaryOfACEO with code DOAC3Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFormer First Lady (Michelle Obama): This Is A Scam! People Were Running From Us Because We Were Black! I Was Bitter About The Racism I Received!a102869f-2700-401b-b2d8-96306aec0037Thu, 01 May 2025 05:00:00 +00005315https://216.73.216.191/allTags Time-Out Read: Psalm 62:5-8 Natalie glanced at her phone. Twenty minutes. Twenty minutes to change and eat something before she had to leave for dance. Gotta move. She grabbed some mac and cheese and popped it into the microwave. As she bounded up the stairs, she passed her little brother Jacob sitting in time-out. Minutes later, the microwave dinged. Natalie tugged her leotard into place and pushed one more bobby pin into her bun. She rushed downstairs and retrieved her food. Stirring her mac and cheese, she glanced at Jacob sitting on the bottom step with his elbows on his knees, fists digging into his chubby cheeks. “What did you do this time, sport?” Natalie plopped beside her brother. “Yelled at Mommy.” Jacob sighed. “I hate time-out.” Natalie patted his back. “Mom doesn’t stick you here just because you’re in trouble. It’s to help you settle down and get under control. Are you still mad?” “No.” Jacob paused. “Nat? Does sitting help you too?” Natalie paused mid-chew. Sitting still didn’t happen much. Rushing to school and dance left her feeling anything but in control. “I’m too big for time-outs now,” she said. “You’re never home.” Jacob’s eyes were sad. “I miss you.” Natalie licked the cheese from her spoon. She loved dance company, though it meant she practically lived at the studio. What happened to family time? What happened to time with God? She looked at the shelf in the kitchen where she put her Bible. Maybe I need a time-out too. Natalie glanced at her phone. Five minutes. She squeezed Jacob, then walked over and picked up her Bible. A highlighted verse caught her attention: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Rest. Sounds great, God. Natalie remembered learning that this verse meant those who trusted in Jesus didn’t have to strive to earn God’s favor, because Jesus earned it for them. I need to stop and remember that more often. Remember He’s in control. She took a deep breath and continued to read. Soon Mom was calling. Time for dance. Natalie checked her phone. Her five minutes were gone. Somehow God had stretched them, and she sensed His peace. She grinned and grabbed her brother’s hand. “Race you to the car!” –Gayle Veitenheimer How about you? Is your life overscheduled and busy? You need a spiritual time-out. Not because you’re in trouble, but to build your relationship with God and get strength and wisdom to navigate the road ahead. Make sure you leave time in your busy schedule to pray, read your Bible, and worship with other Christians. Stop the frenzy for a moment and take a time-out with Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (NV) Matthew 11:28 Today's Key Thought: Take a time-out with God

Read: Psalm 62:5-8 Natalie glanced at her phone. Twenty minutes. Twenty minutes to change and eat something before she had to leave for dance. Gotta move. She grabbed some mac and cheese and popped it into the microwave. As she bounded up the stairs, she passed her little brother Jacob sitting in time-out. Minutes later, the microwave dinged. Natalie tugged her leotard into place and pushed one more bobby pin into her bun. She rushed downstairs and retrieved her food. Stirring her mac and cheese, she glanced at Jacob sitting on the bottom step with his elbows on his knees, fists digging into his chubby cheeks. “What did you do this time, sport?” Natalie plopped beside her brother. “Yelled at Mommy.” Jacob sighed. “I hate time-out.” Natalie patted his back. “Mom doesn’t stick you here just because you’re in trouble. It’s to help you settle down and get under control. Are you still mad?” “No.” Jacob paused. “Nat? Does sitting help you too?” Natalie paused mid-chew. Sitting still didn’t happen much. Rushing to school and dance left her feeling anything but in control. “I’m too big for time-outs now,” she said. “You’re never home.” Jacob’s eyes were sad. “I miss you.” Natalie licked the cheese from her spoon. She loved dance company, though it meant she practically lived at the studio. What happened to family time? What happened to time with God? She looked at the shelf in the kitchen where she put her Bible. Maybe I need a time-out too. Natalie glanced at her phone. Five minutes. She squeezed Jacob, then walked over and picked up her Bible. A highlighted verse caught her attention: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Rest. Sounds great, God. Natalie remembered learning that this verse meant those who trusted in Jesus didn’t have to strive to earn God’s favor, because Jesus earned it for them. I need to stop and remember that more often. Remember He’s in control. She took a deep breath and continued to read. Soon Mom was calling. Time for dance. Natalie checked her phone. Her five minutes were gone. Somehow God had stretched them, and she sensed His peace. She grinned and grabbed her brother’s hand. “Race you to the car!” –Gayle Veitenheimer How about you? Is your life overscheduled and busy? You need a spiritual time-out. Not because you’re in trouble, but to build your relationship with God and get strength and wisdom to navigate the road ahead. Make sure you leave time in your busy schedule to pray, read your Bible, and worship with other Christians. Stop the frenzy for a moment and take a time-out with Jesus. Today's Key Verse: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (NV) Matthew 11:28 Today's Key Thought: Take a time-out with God

Time-Out 5b4584d0-cff6-48f3-bd96-b9664566f60eThu, 01 May 2025 05:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2025)88834cde-7b92-4d86-96ef-1fa8541d16a1Thu, 01 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: The Apostolate (2025) For the Church to remain truly apostolic, she must exercise the apostolate, which is the mission “to spread the Kingdom of Christ over all the earth.” Today’s readings remind us that all members of the Church are “sent out” on a mission to proclaim the Good News. Most importantly, Fr. Mike emphasizes that charity, drawn from our unity with Christ, is the “soul” of the whole apostolate that leads us to bear fruit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 863-870. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

For the Church to remain truly apostolic, she must exercise the apostolate, which is the mission “to spread the Kingdom of Christ over all the earth.” Today’s readings remind us that all members of the Church are “sent out” on a mission to proclaim the Good News. Most importantly, Fr. Mike emphasizes that charity, drawn from our unity with Christ, is the “soul” of the whole apostolate that leads us to bear fruit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 863-870. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 121: The Apostolate (2025)d5439e92-c157-4eff-a215-30c315ba34c8Thu, 01 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2025)72692812-e87b-4aaf-b11a-e4da1e6fe898Thu, 01 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2025)79063bfe-2d4b-4b8f-b575-bc09d413bdb3Thu, 01 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2025)50a3f3ea-e85b-41f1-a4fd-92dfa409faf6Thu, 01 May 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTime-Out Natalie glanced at her phone. Twenty minutes. Twenty minutes to change and eat something before she had to leave for dance. Gotta move. She grabbed some mac and cheese and popped it into the microwave. As she bounded up the stairs, she passed her little brother Jacob sitting in time-out. Minutes later, the microwave dinged. Natalie tugged her leotard into place and pushed one more bobby pin into her bun. She rushed downstairs and retrieved her food. Stirring her mac and cheese, she glanced at Jacob sitting on the bottom step with his elbows on his knees, fists digging into his chubby cheeks. "What did you do this time, sport?" Natalie plopped beside her brother. "Yelled at Mommy." Jacob sighed. "I hate time-out."Natalie patted his back. "Mom doesn't stick you here just because you're in trouble. It's to help you settle down and get under control. Are you still mad?""No." Jacob paused. "Nat? Does sitting help you too?" Natalie paused mid-chew. Sitting still didn't happen much. Rushing to school and dance left her feeling anything but in control. "I'm too big for time-outs now," she said."You're never home." Jacob's eyes were sad. "I miss you."Natalie licked the cheese from her spoon. She loved dance company, though it meant she practically lived at the studio. What happened to family time? What happened to time with God?She looked at the shelf in the kitchen where she put her Bible. Maybe I need a time-out too. Natalie glanced at her phone. Five minutes. She squeezed Jacob, then walked over and picked up her Bible. A highlighted verse caught her attention: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Rest. Sounds great, God. Natalie remembered learning that this verse meant those who trusted in Jesus didn't have to strive to earn God's favor, because Jesus earned it for them. I need to stop and remember that more often. Remember He's in control. She took a deep breath and continued to read. Soon Mom was calling. Time for dance. Natalie checked her phone. Her five minutes were gone. Somehow God had stretched them, and she sensed His peace. She grinned and grabbed her brother's hand. "Race you to the car!"–Gayle Veitenheimer

Natalie glanced at her phone. Twenty minutes. Twenty minutes to change and eat something before she had to leave for dance. Gotta move. She grabbed some mac and cheese and popped it into the microwave. As she bounded up the stairs, she passed her little brother Jacob sitting in time-out. Minutes later, the microwave dinged. Natalie tugged her leotard into place and pushed one more bobby pin into her bun. She rushed downstairs and retrieved her food. Stirring her mac and cheese, she glanced at Jacob sitting on the bottom step with his elbows on his knees, fists digging into his chubby cheeks. "What did you do this time, sport?" Natalie plopped beside her brother. "Yelled at Mommy." Jacob sighed. "I hate time-out."Natalie patted his back. "Mom doesn't stick you here just because you're in trouble. It's to help you settle down and get under control. Are you still mad?""No." Jacob paused. "Nat? Does sitting help you too?" Natalie paused mid-chew. Sitting still didn't happen much. Rushing to school and dance left her feeling anything but in control. "I'm too big for time-outs now," she said."You're never home." Jacob's eyes were sad. "I miss you."Natalie licked the cheese from her spoon. She loved dance company, though it meant she practically lived at the studio. What happened to family time? What happened to time with God?She looked at the shelf in the kitchen where she put her Bible. Maybe I need a time-out too. Natalie glanced at her phone. Five minutes. She squeezed Jacob, then walked over and picked up her Bible. A highlighted verse caught her attention: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Rest. Sounds great, God. Natalie remembered learning that this verse meant those who trusted in Jesus didn't have to strive to earn God's favor, because Jesus earned it for them. I need to stop and remember that more often. Remember He's in control. She took a deep breath and continued to read. Soon Mom was calling. Time for dance. Natalie checked her phone. Her five minutes were gone. Somehow God had stretched them, and she sensed His peace. She grinned and grabbed her brother's hand. "Race you to the car!"–Gayle Veitenheimer

Time-Out 1280288f-0a9b-40e6-8568-e111b128750aThu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 2 Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. John 16:13: &quot;But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own but will only repeat what he has heard. He will receive what is from me and announce it to you.&quot; O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. John 16:13: &quot;But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own but will only repeat what he has heard. He will receive what is from me and announce it to you.&quot; O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 254dc6853-3e4a-4c00-a589-1b48e6a7474fWed, 30 Apr 2025 11:45:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 2 Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. John 16:13: &quot;But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own but will only repeat what he has heard. He will receive what is from me and announce it to you.&quot; O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. John 16:13: &quot;But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own but will only repeat what he has heard. He will receive what is from me and announce it to you.&quot; O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 2ccf40ccf-0871-4165-8f8e-9f75e2e89662Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:45:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 1 Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. John 17:21: &quot;My prayer is not that you take them out of the world, but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of it. Sanctify them by your truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. For their sake I sanctify myself, that they too may be sanctified by the truth.&quot; O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. John 17:21: &quot;My prayer is not that you take them out of the world, but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of it. Sanctify them by your truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. For their sake I sanctify myself, that they too may be sanctified by the truth.&quot; O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 1c915491a-1819-4b55-93ea-23881578310cWed, 30 Apr 2025 11:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 1 Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. John 17:21: &quot;My prayer is not that you take them out of the world, but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of it. Sanctify them by your truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. For their sake I sanctify myself, that they too may be sanctified by the truth.&quot; O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. John 17:21: &quot;My prayer is not that you take them out of the world, but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of it. Sanctify them by your truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. For their sake I sanctify myself, that they too may be sanctified by the truth.&quot; O God, we pray in union with the whole Church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNovena for the Papal Conclave: Day 1a363d117-8dd1-4285-9ab9-a7889cb1c5b9Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Dirty Sneakers Read: Isaiah 64:6-7; Ephesians 2:8-10 "All right!” Oliver exclaimed as his mom presented him with a pair of bright new sneakers. “They’re just what I wanted!” “I’m glad you like them,” said Mom. “But let’s try to keep them clean. Save them for school or when you’re out with your friends. You have plenty of old shoes to wear when you’re in the yard or playing basketball at the park.” “Okay, Mom,” Oliver said as he put on the new shoes. He did remember to be careful with them for a while, but one day when he came into the house, he left a trail of muddy tracks through the kitchen. “Stop right there, Oliver! Oh, your new sneakers—they’re a mess!” Mom pointed to his mud-caked shoes. “I’m sorry, Mom,” said Oliver. “I forgot I had them on. Mrs. Alberts needed help in her garden, and I guess I went a little bonkers with the garden hose.” Mom sighed, shaking her head. “It was nice of you to help her, Oliver, but in spite of your good deed, your shoes are still dirty.” “Yeah.” Oliver looked down at his feet and sighed. “They look pretty bad.” Then he smiled. “It’s kinda like the verse we learned at church last week. My teacher said it’s easy to think that the good things we do can cover up the wrong things we’ve done. But the verse we learned says our good deeds are like dirty rags—or in this case, dirty sneakers. They can’t make us clean.” “That’s right,” Mom said. “Nothing we do can ever clean up the sin in our lives. That’s why we need Jesus.” She bent over to help Oliver pull off his dirty shoes. “Jesus promises that when we confess our sins to Him, He will forgive us and wash us white as snow.” “Can you forgive me too, Mom?” Mom smiled. “Of course I’ll forgive you, Oliver.” “I’ll try to be more careful.” Oliver looked at his muddy shoes. “Will you make my sneakers clean again?” “Not as clean as Jesus can make your heart,” said Mom. “But I’ll do my best. Bring them over to the sink and I’ll check the cleaning supply cabinet.” –Nathan Runyon How about you? Do you ever feel like your life resembles a pair of dirty sneakers? Do you think if you do enough good things you can make up for the stuff you do wrong? The Bible says that good deeds are never enough. Only Jesus can cleanse your heart and replace your wrongs with His right. Confess your sin to Him today and be forgiven. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing but filthy rags. (NLT) Isaiah 64:6 Today's Key Thought: Good deeds won’t cover up sin

Read: Isaiah 64:6-7; Ephesians 2:8-10 "All right!” Oliver exclaimed as his mom presented him with a pair of bright new sneakers. “They’re just what I wanted!” “I’m glad you like them,” said Mom. “But let’s try to keep them clean. Save them for school or when you’re out with your friends. You have plenty of old shoes to wear when you’re in the yard or playing basketball at the park.” “Okay, Mom,” Oliver said as he put on the new shoes. He did remember to be careful with them for a while, but one day when he came into the house, he left a trail of muddy tracks through the kitchen. “Stop right there, Oliver! Oh, your new sneakers—they’re a mess!” Mom pointed to his mud-caked shoes. “I’m sorry, Mom,” said Oliver. “I forgot I had them on. Mrs. Alberts needed help in her garden, and I guess I went a little bonkers with the garden hose.” Mom sighed, shaking her head. “It was nice of you to help her, Oliver, but in spite of your good deed, your shoes are still dirty.” “Yeah.” Oliver looked down at his feet and sighed. “They look pretty bad.” Then he smiled. “It’s kinda like the verse we learned at church last week. My teacher said it’s easy to think that the good things we do can cover up the wrong things we’ve done. But the verse we learned says our good deeds are like dirty rags—or in this case, dirty sneakers. They can’t make us clean.” “That’s right,” Mom said. “Nothing we do can ever clean up the sin in our lives. That’s why we need Jesus.” She bent over to help Oliver pull off his dirty shoes. “Jesus promises that when we confess our sins to Him, He will forgive us and wash us white as snow.” “Can you forgive me too, Mom?” Mom smiled. “Of course I’ll forgive you, Oliver.” “I’ll try to be more careful.” Oliver looked at his muddy shoes. “Will you make my sneakers clean again?” “Not as clean as Jesus can make your heart,” said Mom. “But I’ll do my best. Bring them over to the sink and I’ll check the cleaning supply cabinet.” –Nathan Runyon How about you? Do you ever feel like your life resembles a pair of dirty sneakers? Do you think if you do enough good things you can make up for the stuff you do wrong? The Bible says that good deeds are never enough. Only Jesus can cleanse your heart and replace your wrongs with His right. Confess your sin to Him today and be forgiven. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing but filthy rags. (NLT) Isaiah 64:6 Today's Key Thought: Good deeds won’t cover up sin

Dirty Sneakers 816c81a2-5880-44a1-9fac-03736fc02359Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2025) Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2025)bb3549c6-830a-4699-95fa-9495a6c5356dWed, 30 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: The Apostolic Church (2025) The fourth mark of the Catholic Church is her &quot;apostolic&quot; nature. Fr. Mike explains the three ways the Church is apostolic and discusses how this characteristic shapes the unique structure and Tradition of the Catholic Church. He also encourages us to pray for our local bishops, who continue to shepherd us in the Faith today as the Apostles&#39; successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 857-862. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The fourth mark of the Catholic Church is her &quot;apostolic&quot; nature. Fr. Mike explains the three ways the Church is apostolic and discusses how this characteristic shapes the unique structure and Tradition of the Catholic Church. He also encourages us to pray for our local bishops, who continue to shepherd us in the Faith today as the Apostles&#39; successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 857-862. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 120: The Apostolic Church (2025)1b873640-bd29-4fea-aaf8-75e73723a655Wed, 30 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2025) Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2025)260c99f4-e8af-4a08-a051-3d6219c96408Wed, 30 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2025) Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2025)1c4cf3e1-a7a8-444a-91cc-208df354befbWed, 30 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2025) Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2025)ce2213c6-46a3-494a-abd6-62369e70230dWed, 30 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDirty Sneakers"All right!" Oliver exclaimed as his mom presented him with a pair of bright new sneakers. "They're just what I wanted!""I'm glad you like them," said Mom. "But let's try to keep them clean. Save them for school or when you're out with your friends. You have plenty of old shoes to wear when you're in the yard or playing basketball at the park.""Okay, Mom," Oliver said as he put on the new shoes. He did remember to be careful with them for a while, but one day when he came into the house, he left a trail of muddy tracks through the kitchen. "Stop right there, Oliver! Oh, your new sneakers--they're a mess!" Mom pointed to his mud-caked shoes."I'm sorry, Mom," said Oliver. "I forgot I had them on. Mrs. Alberts needed help in her garden, and I guess I went a little bonkers with the garden hose."Mom sighed, shaking her head. "It was nice of you to help her, Oliver, but in spite of your good deed, your shoes are still dirty.""Yeah." Oliver looked down at his feet and sighed. "They look pretty bad." Then he smiled. "It's kinda like the verse we learned at church last week. My teacher said it's easy to think that the good things we do can cover up the wrong things we've done. But the verse we learned says our good deeds are like dirty rags--or in this case, dirty sneakers. They can't make us clean.""That's right," Mom said. "Nothing we do can ever clean up the sin in our lives. That's why we need Jesus." She bent over to help Oliver pull off his dirty shoes. "Jesus promises that when we confess our sins to Him, He will forgive us and wash us white as snow." "Can you forgive me too, Mom?"Mom smiled. "Of course I'll forgive you, Oliver.""I'll try to be more careful." Oliver looked at his muddy shoes. "Will you make my sneakers clean again?" "Not as clean as Jesus can make your heart," said Mom. "But I'll do my best. Bring them over to the sink and I'll check the cleaning supply cabinet."–Nathan Runyon

"All right!" Oliver exclaimed as his mom presented him with a pair of bright new sneakers. "They're just what I wanted!""I'm glad you like them," said Mom. "But let's try to keep them clean. Save them for school or when you're out with your friends. You have plenty of old shoes to wear when you're in the yard or playing basketball at the park.""Okay, Mom," Oliver said as he put on the new shoes. He did remember to be careful with them for a while, but one day when he came into the house, he left a trail of muddy tracks through the kitchen. "Stop right there, Oliver! Oh, your new sneakers--they're a mess!" Mom pointed to his mud-caked shoes."I'm sorry, Mom," said Oliver. "I forgot I had them on. Mrs. Alberts needed help in her garden, and I guess I went a little bonkers with the garden hose."Mom sighed, shaking her head. "It was nice of you to help her, Oliver, but in spite of your good deed, your shoes are still dirty.""Yeah." Oliver looked down at his feet and sighed. "They look pretty bad." Then he smiled. "It's kinda like the verse we learned at church last week. My teacher said it's easy to think that the good things we do can cover up the wrong things we've done. But the verse we learned says our good deeds are like dirty rags--or in this case, dirty sneakers. They can't make us clean.""That's right," Mom said. "Nothing we do can ever clean up the sin in our lives. That's why we need Jesus." She bent over to help Oliver pull off his dirty shoes. "Jesus promises that when we confess our sins to Him, He will forgive us and wash us white as snow." "Can you forgive me too, Mom?"Mom smiled. "Of course I'll forgive you, Oliver.""I'll try to be more careful." Oliver looked at his muddy shoes. "Will you make my sneakers clean again?" "Not as clean as Jesus can make your heart," said Mom. "But I'll do my best. Bring them over to the sink and I'll check the cleaning supply cabinet."–Nathan Runyon

Dirty Sneakers361a0e71-b606-4f36-9785-e2a8e3d5a436Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Curious Incident (Part 2) Read: Luke 6:27-37 After their bikes were stolen, Ryder and Zach asked all their friends and neighbors to be on the lookout. They prayed about it too—and Dad even prayed for the person who had taken the bikes. As they were praying together a few days later, Ryder’s thoughts wandered. I wish I could get my hands on whoever took my bike, he thought. He’d have a black eye and a bloody nose and— Ryder opened his eyes just then and noticed the words on a plaque hanging on the wall: “Forgive one another as the Lord forgave you.” He struggled with his thoughts and feelings. He felt like getting back at the person who had taken his bike, but he knew Jesus wanted him to forgive. Later that week, Ryder looked out the window to see Bryn, a girl from his class at school, standing outside with a man next to her. What’s Bryn doing here? he thought. Then he noticed she was holding on to a red bicycle. “My daughter has something to say to you,” the man said when Dad and Ryder came to the door. “I think this is your bike,” said Bryn. “I saw a man putting a blue bike in his truck in front of your house. This one was standing there too, but when I came along, he took off. I meant to just borrow it and bring it right back, but then I scratched it and was worried you’d call the police. I’m sorry. I’ll pay for it.” “You’re the person who stole my bike?” Ryder felt a rush of anger as he looked at the long scratch on his new bike, but then he remembered how he’d once made fun of Bryn at school and made her cry. He’d later apologized, and she’d forgiven him. I need to forgive her, he thought, because she forgave me—and because Jesus forgave me too. “It’s okay, Bryn,” Ryder said. “I forgive you.” As Bryn and her dad walked away, Ryder happily pushed his bike into the garage. As he did, the long scratch caught his eye once more—but this time it didn’t make him angry. Thank you, Jesus, for forgiving me for all the wrong things I’ve done, he prayed, and for helping me forgive Bryn. –Evelyn J. Behrens How about you? Do you find it difficult to forgive someone who has wronged you? It isn’t easy, but it’s so much better to let go of your anger instead of letting it take over your thoughts. Jesus tells us to forgive others for the wrong things they’ve done to us because He’s forgiven us for all the wrong we’ve ever done. Trust Him to help you let go of your anger and forgive. Today's Key Verse: Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (NLT) Ephesians 4:32 Today's Key Thought: Forgive others

Read: Luke 6:27-37 After their bikes were stolen, Ryder and Zach asked all their friends and neighbors to be on the lookout. They prayed about it too—and Dad even prayed for the person who had taken the bikes. As they were praying together a few days later, Ryder’s thoughts wandered. I wish I could get my hands on whoever took my bike, he thought. He’d have a black eye and a bloody nose and— Ryder opened his eyes just then and noticed the words on a plaque hanging on the wall: “Forgive one another as the Lord forgave you.” He struggled with his thoughts and feelings. He felt like getting back at the person who had taken his bike, but he knew Jesus wanted him to forgive. Later that week, Ryder looked out the window to see Bryn, a girl from his class at school, standing outside with a man next to her. What’s Bryn doing here? he thought. Then he noticed she was holding on to a red bicycle. “My daughter has something to say to you,” the man said when Dad and Ryder came to the door. “I think this is your bike,” said Bryn. “I saw a man putting a blue bike in his truck in front of your house. This one was standing there too, but when I came along, he took off. I meant to just borrow it and bring it right back, but then I scratched it and was worried you’d call the police. I’m sorry. I’ll pay for it.” “You’re the person who stole my bike?” Ryder felt a rush of anger as he looked at the long scratch on his new bike, but then he remembered how he’d once made fun of Bryn at school and made her cry. He’d later apologized, and she’d forgiven him. I need to forgive her, he thought, because she forgave me—and because Jesus forgave me too. “It’s okay, Bryn,” Ryder said. “I forgive you.” As Bryn and her dad walked away, Ryder happily pushed his bike into the garage. As he did, the long scratch caught his eye once more—but this time it didn’t make him angry. Thank you, Jesus, for forgiving me for all the wrong things I’ve done, he prayed, and for helping me forgive Bryn. –Evelyn J. Behrens How about you? Do you find it difficult to forgive someone who has wronged you? It isn’t easy, but it’s so much better to let go of your anger instead of letting it take over your thoughts. Jesus tells us to forgive others for the wrong things they’ve done to us because He’s forgiven us for all the wrong we’ve ever done. Trust Him to help you let go of your anger and forgive. Today's Key Verse: Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (NLT) Ephesians 4:32 Today's Key Thought: Forgive others

A Curious Incident (Part 2) 51240acd-284a-40a8-b1eb-3d58f639e6daTue, 29 Apr 2025 05:10:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: David's Wisdom (2025) In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 119: David's Wisdom (2025)263b4616-0623-4383-a85b-34c957df353fTue, 29 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: The Church’s Missionary Mandate (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the many aspects of the Church’s missionary mandate. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of engaging and living out Christ’s great commission. We conclude today with a reflection on the fact that it is the love of Christ that urges us on in our mission of patience in bearing witness to the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 849-856. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the many aspects of the Church’s missionary mandate. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of engaging and living out Christ’s great commission. We conclude today with a reflection on the fact that it is the love of Christ that urges us on in our mission of patience in bearing witness to the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 849-856. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 119: The Church’s Missionary Mandate (2025)d5aeb120-1da9-4c22-8692-9cb604560a73Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: David's Wisdom (2025) In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 119: David's Wisdom (2025)a22b68d7-8b5e-4d63-be07-f3f22795d101Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: David's Wisdom (2025) In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 119: David's Wisdom (2025)a473165a-3d2d-48ee-a913-39234ce279afTue, 29 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: David's Wisdom (2025) In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 119: David's Wisdom (2025)785ba5ea-6036-4478-a661-3789f10732d7Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Curious Incident (Part 2)After their bikes were stolen, Ryder and Zach asked all their friends and neighbors to be on the lookout. They prayed about it too--and Dad even prayed for the person who had taken the bikes.As they were praying together a few days later, Ryder's thoughts wandered. I wish I could get my hands on whoever took my bike, he thought. He'd have a black eye and a bloody nose and--Ryder opened his eyes just then and noticed the words on a plaque hanging on the wall: "Forgive one another as the Lord forgave you." He struggled with his thoughts and feelings. He felt like getting back at the person who had taken his bike, but he knew Jesus wanted him to forgive. Later that week, Ryder looked out the window to see Bryn, a girl from his class at school, standing outside with a man next to her. What's Bryn doing here? he thought. Then he noticed she was holding on to a red bicycle. "My daughter has something to say to you," the man said when Dad and Ryder came to the door."I think this is your bike," said Bryn. "I saw a man putting a blue bike in his truck in front of your house. This one was standing there too, but when I came along, he took off. I meant to just borrow it and bring it right back, but then I scratched it and was worried you'd call the police. I'm sorry. I'll pay for it.""You're the person who stole my bike?" Ryder felt a rush of anger as he looked at the long scratch on his new bike, but then he remembered how he'd once made fun of Bryn at school and made her cry. He'd later apologized, and she'd forgiven him. I need to forgive her, he thought, because she forgave me--and because Jesus forgave me too. "It's okay, Bryn," Ryder said. "I forgive you." As Bryn and her dad walked away, Ryder happily pushed his bike into the garage. As he did, the long scratch caught his eye once more--but this time it didn't make him angry. Thank you, Jesus, for forgiving me for all the wrong things I've done, he prayed, and for helping me forgive Bryn. –Evelyn J. Behrens

After their bikes were stolen, Ryder and Zach asked all their friends and neighbors to be on the lookout. They prayed about it too--and Dad even prayed for the person who had taken the bikes.As they were praying together a few days later, Ryder's thoughts wandered. I wish I could get my hands on whoever took my bike, he thought. He'd have a black eye and a bloody nose and--Ryder opened his eyes just then and noticed the words on a plaque hanging on the wall: "Forgive one another as the Lord forgave you." He struggled with his thoughts and feelings. He felt like getting back at the person who had taken his bike, but he knew Jesus wanted him to forgive. Later that week, Ryder looked out the window to see Bryn, a girl from his class at school, standing outside with a man next to her. What's Bryn doing here? he thought. Then he noticed she was holding on to a red bicycle. "My daughter has something to say to you," the man said when Dad and Ryder came to the door."I think this is your bike," said Bryn. "I saw a man putting a blue bike in his truck in front of your house. This one was standing there too, but when I came along, he took off. I meant to just borrow it and bring it right back, but then I scratched it and was worried you'd call the police. I'm sorry. I'll pay for it.""You're the person who stole my bike?" Ryder felt a rush of anger as he looked at the long scratch on his new bike, but then he remembered how he'd once made fun of Bryn at school and made her cry. He'd later apologized, and she'd forgiven him. I need to forgive her, he thought, because she forgave me--and because Jesus forgave me too. "It's okay, Bryn," Ryder said. "I forgive you." As Bryn and her dad walked away, Ryder happily pushed his bike into the garage. As he did, the long scratch caught his eye once more--but this time it didn't make him angry. Thank you, Jesus, for forgiving me for all the wrong things I've done, he prayed, and for helping me forgive Bryn. –Evelyn J. Behrens

A Curious Incident (Part 2)c18f0380-7169-4929-9319-e6c7d614c5c6Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Curious Incident (Part 1) Read: Psalm 19:7-11 As Ryder and Zach set plates and forks on the table for lunch, a dog started barking outside. “There goes Sarge again,” said Ryder. “He’s always barking.” “This bark sounds different than usual,” said Mom. “Maybe one of you boys should go check it out.” “Aw, Mom, we’re busy,” said Zach. “Besides, Sarge barks at everything—squirrels, people, cars. You name it, he barks at it.” Since Mom didn’t insist, no one checked to see why Sarge was barking. When Zach and Ryder went out to ride their bikes later that afternoon, they stopped and stared at the empty garage. “Where are our bikes?” asked Zach. “I don’t believe it!” cried Ryder. “They’re gone! Who would have the nerve to come into our garage in broad daylight and take our bikes right out from under our noses?” “After all the work we did mowing lawns to buy those bikes,” said Zach. “Now this!” The boys rushed into the house. “Our new bikes are gone! Someone stole them!” Everyone hurried out to see for themselves. Dad returned to the house to call the police department and report the loss. When he came back outside, he stopped to pet Sarge. “Didn’t we hear Sarge barking a couple hours ago?” he asked. “He was trying to warn us, and we didn’t listen to him.” That evening Dad read aloud from Psalm 19. “Warnings are important,” he said after he finished reading. “Today Mom warned you boys not to ignore Sarge’s barking, but you did. Sarge was warning us about the bikes getting stolen, but we didn’t listen. In this psalm, we see that God speaks through His Word not only to teach us about who He is and how much He loves us, but also to warn us about sin.” “You mean how sin separates us from God, and only Jesus can free us from sin and give us eternal life?” asked Zach. Dad nodded. “Yes, the Bible definitely warns us about sin in that way. But it also warns those who already trust in Jesus about the consequences of sin and how disobeying God can create huge messes in our lives. Let’s be sure to listen, knowing that Jesus will always forgive our wrongs and help us obey Him.” –Evelyn J. Behrens How about you? Do you take warnings seriously? God warns Christians about the dangers of sin in the Bible. Listen to Him and obey His commands. Is God warning you about something today? If you think He is, pray and ask God to help you know what action to take, and get advice from an adult you trust. God’s warnings are one of the ways He helps you and guides you through life. Today's Key Verse: His teachings warn his servants, and good things come to those who obey them. (ERV) Psalm 19:11 Today's Key Thought: Pay attention to God’s warnings

Read: Psalm 19:7-11 As Ryder and Zach set plates and forks on the table for lunch, a dog started barking outside. “There goes Sarge again,” said Ryder. “He’s always barking.” “This bark sounds different than usual,” said Mom. “Maybe one of you boys should go check it out.” “Aw, Mom, we’re busy,” said Zach. “Besides, Sarge barks at everything—squirrels, people, cars. You name it, he barks at it.” Since Mom didn’t insist, no one checked to see why Sarge was barking. When Zach and Ryder went out to ride their bikes later that afternoon, they stopped and stared at the empty garage. “Where are our bikes?” asked Zach. “I don’t believe it!” cried Ryder. “They’re gone! Who would have the nerve to come into our garage in broad daylight and take our bikes right out from under our noses?” “After all the work we did mowing lawns to buy those bikes,” said Zach. “Now this!” The boys rushed into the house. “Our new bikes are gone! Someone stole them!” Everyone hurried out to see for themselves. Dad returned to the house to call the police department and report the loss. When he came back outside, he stopped to pet Sarge. “Didn’t we hear Sarge barking a couple hours ago?” he asked. “He was trying to warn us, and we didn’t listen to him.” That evening Dad read aloud from Psalm 19. “Warnings are important,” he said after he finished reading. “Today Mom warned you boys not to ignore Sarge’s barking, but you did. Sarge was warning us about the bikes getting stolen, but we didn’t listen. In this psalm, we see that God speaks through His Word not only to teach us about who He is and how much He loves us, but also to warn us about sin.” “You mean how sin separates us from God, and only Jesus can free us from sin and give us eternal life?” asked Zach. Dad nodded. “Yes, the Bible definitely warns us about sin in that way. But it also warns those who already trust in Jesus about the consequences of sin and how disobeying God can create huge messes in our lives. Let’s be sure to listen, knowing that Jesus will always forgive our wrongs and help us obey Him.” –Evelyn J. Behrens How about you? Do you take warnings seriously? God warns Christians about the dangers of sin in the Bible. Listen to Him and obey His commands. Is God warning you about something today? If you think He is, pray and ask God to help you know what action to take, and get advice from an adult you trust. God’s warnings are one of the ways He helps you and guides you through life. Today's Key Verse: His teachings warn his servants, and good things come to those who obey them. (ERV) Psalm 19:11 Today's Key Thought: Pay attention to God’s warnings

A Curious Incident (Part 1) 9c63f835-40f3-4049-a88f-1afca24af179Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:04:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Savings Expert: They're Lying To You About Buying A House! Cost Of Living Is About To Skyrocket! Here's The Truth About America Collapsing!Is buying a house the biggest financial mistake you could make right now, and will the next Great Depression hit even harder? Morgan Housel reveals the real story.  Morgan Housel, partner at Collaborative Fund and bestselling author of ‘The Psychology of Money’ and ‘Same As Ever’, is one of the world’s top experts on financial psychology, economic collapse warnings, and building true financial freedom. His life-changing insights have transformed how millions approach money, investing, and wealth-building. In this conversation, Morgan and Steven discuss topics such as, how America’s economy could be quietly collapsing, how devastating tariffs may trigger another Great Depression, why robots are replacing the middle class, and the hidden $30 trillion debt threatening the future of the US. 00:00 Intro02:10 Timeless Lessons of Greed, Wealth, and Happiness04:51 The Current Tariff Situation in 202507:05 What Are Tariffs?11:51 Trump's True Reason for the Tariffs18:24 Why Is China the Factory of the World?20:35 China Stopped Being a Cheap Labour Country23:04 What's the Impact of the Tariffs?25:07 America's Trust26:42 Are We Heading for a Recession?29:30 The Importance of Backups During a Recession30:48 How to Be Financially Free in 202535:59 The Evolutionary Desire to Show Off — Status40:42 Salary Differences43:09 We Have a Distorted View of Financial Wealth44:28 Advice for the Economic Crisis45:55 How Much Money Do You Need Saved?46:56 The Impact of AI in Our Wealth Building56:22 The Skills You'll Need in the AI Era57:56 How to Have a Money Mindset01:00:56 Why People Get Stuck in Crypto Scams01:03:34 Women vs. Men: Who's Better at Saving and Taking Risks?01:06:15 Crypto01:07:23 What History Tells Us About New Technologies, Wealth, and Failure01:08:51 Could the Crypto Security System Be Broken?01:10:21 The Strategies Wealthy People Use01:11:55 Intelligence vs. Endurance01:13:28 Why Is Perseverance Key?01:15:12 The Best Way to Have a Big Investment Return01:17:01 The Power of Compounding in Your Savings01:22:06 How Money and Psychology Are Linked01:27:03 You Need to Change Your View on Savings01:31:10 Biggest Regrets of People on Their Deathbeds01:37:20 The Most Asked Questions About Finances01:41:17 Where Are Your Investments Allocated?01:42:03 Vanguard Index Fund01:49:54 Where to Invest Spare Cash?01:56:24 The Dangers of Retiring02:03:31 How to Live a Happy Life You can follow Morgan, here: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3RzBBSc  Website - https://bit.ly/42LM4PD  Instagram - https://bit.ly/449vnQp    You can pre-order Morgan’s books, The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life, here: https://amzn.to/3GmHRu4 (US) / https://amzn.to/3EEy5mE (UK) You can find out more about the books mentioned, here: ‘The Intelligent Investor’, Benjamin Graham: https://amzn.to/4iwqHHW  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me:https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mpPerfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is buying a house the biggest financial mistake you could make right now, and will the next Great Depression hit even harder? Morgan Housel reveals the real story.  Morgan Housel, partner at Collaborative Fund and bestselling author of ‘The Psychology of Money’ and ‘Same As Ever’, is one of the world’s top experts on financial psychology, economic collapse warnings, and building true financial freedom. His life-changing insights have transformed how millions approach money, investing, and wealth-building. In this conversation, Morgan and Steven discuss topics such as, how America’s economy could be quietly collapsing, how devastating tariffs may trigger another Great Depression, why robots are replacing the middle class, and the hidden $30 trillion debt threatening the future of the US. 00:00 Intro02:10 Timeless Lessons of Greed, Wealth, and Happiness04:51 The Current Tariff Situation in 202507:05 What Are Tariffs?11:51 Trump's True Reason for the Tariffs18:24 Why Is China the Factory of the World?20:35 China Stopped Being a Cheap Labour Country23:04 What's the Impact of the Tariffs?25:07 America's Trust26:42 Are We Heading for a Recession?29:30 The Importance of Backups During a Recession30:48 How to Be Financially Free in 202535:59 The Evolutionary Desire to Show Off — Status40:42 Salary Differences43:09 We Have a Distorted View of Financial Wealth44:28 Advice for the Economic Crisis45:55 How Much Money Do You Need Saved?46:56 The Impact of AI in Our Wealth Building56:22 The Skills You'll Need in the AI Era57:56 How to Have a Money Mindset01:00:56 Why People Get Stuck in Crypto Scams01:03:34 Women vs. Men: Who's Better at Saving and Taking Risks?01:06:15 Crypto01:07:23 What History Tells Us About New Technologies, Wealth, and Failure01:08:51 Could the Crypto Security System Be Broken?01:10:21 The Strategies Wealthy People Use01:11:55 Intelligence vs. Endurance01:13:28 Why Is Perseverance Key?01:15:12 The Best Way to Have a Big Investment Return01:17:01 The Power of Compounding in Your Savings01:22:06 How Money and Psychology Are Linked01:27:03 You Need to Change Your View on Savings01:31:10 Biggest Regrets of People on Their Deathbeds01:37:20 The Most Asked Questions About Finances01:41:17 Where Are Your Investments Allocated?01:42:03 Vanguard Index Fund01:49:54 Where to Invest Spare Cash?01:56:24 The Dangers of Retiring02:03:31 How to Live a Happy Life You can follow Morgan, here: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3RzBBSc  Website - https://bit.ly/42LM4PD  Instagram - https://bit.ly/449vnQp    You can pre-order Morgan’s books, The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life, here: https://amzn.to/3GmHRu4 (US) / https://amzn.to/3EEy5mE (UK) You can find out more about the books mentioned, here: ‘The Intelligent Investor’, Benjamin Graham: https://amzn.to/4iwqHHW  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me:https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mpPerfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Savings Expert: They're Lying To You About Buying A House! Cost Of Living Is About To Skyrocket! Here's The Truth About America Collapsing!2fde25ec-47b3-4832-b59c-977f71fadf14Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +00008107https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2025)3db52981-99cd-49d5-b2b0-c580a0464be1Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: The Church and Non-Christians (2025) Fr. Mike examines the relationship between the Church and non-Christian religions. He discusses that while there is some degree of goodness and truth in every religion, the fullness of truth exists in the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the statement from the early Church Fathers that “outside the Church there is no salvation.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 839-848. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the relationship between the Church and non-Christian religions. He discusses that while there is some degree of goodness and truth in every religion, the fullness of truth exists in the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the statement from the early Church Fathers that “outside the Church there is no salvation.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 839-848. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 118: The Church and Non-Christians (2025)bf2836ff-50ab-44b3-b6e7-00a332d3c187Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2025)c4b4e33a-6eae-4708-bea1-6385e5e0f2d6Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2025)b0d94a36-bda9-4237-acc2-809340d0410cMon, 28 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2025)6de41746-a02f-4a7d-bc4e-e97da4730c29Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Curious Incident (Part 1)As Ryder and Zach set plates and forks on the table for lunch, a dog started barking outside. "There goes Sarge again," said Ryder. "He's always barking.""This bark sounds different than usual," said Mom. "Maybe one of you boys should go check it out.""Aw, Mom, we're busy," said Zach. "Besides, Sarge barks at everything--squirrels, people, cars. You name it, he barks at it." Since Mom didn't insist, no one checked to see why Sarge was barking.When Zach and Ryder went out to ride their bikes later that afternoon, they stopped and stared at the empty garage. "Where are our bikes?" asked Zach. "I don't believe it!" cried Ryder. "They're gone! Who would have the nerve to come into our garage in broad daylight and take our bikes right out from under our noses?""After all the work we did mowing lawns to buy those bikes," said Zach. "Now this!" The boys rushed into the house. "Our new bikes are gone! Someone stole them!" Everyone hurried out to see for themselves.Dad returned to the house to call the police department and report the loss. When he came back outside, he stopped to pet Sarge. "Didn't we hear Sarge barking a couple hours ago?" he asked. "He was trying to warn us, and we didn't listen to him."That evening Dad read aloud from Psalm 19. "Warnings are important," he said after he finished reading. "Today Mom warned you boys not to ignore Sarge's barking, but you did. Sarge was warning us about the bikes getting stolen, but we didn't listen. In this psalm, we see that God speaks through His Word not only to teach us about who He is and how much He loves us, but also to warn us about sin." "You mean how sin separates us from God, and only Jesus can free us from sin and give us eternal life?" asked Zach. Dad nodded. "Yes, the Bible definitely warns us about sin in that way. But it also warns those who already trust in Jesus about the consequences of sin and how disobeying God can create huge messes in our lives. Let's be sure to listen, knowing that Jesus will always forgive our wrongs and help us obey Him." –Evelyn J. Behrens

As Ryder and Zach set plates and forks on the table for lunch, a dog started barking outside. "There goes Sarge again," said Ryder. "He's always barking.""This bark sounds different than usual," said Mom. "Maybe one of you boys should go check it out.""Aw, Mom, we're busy," said Zach. "Besides, Sarge barks at everything--squirrels, people, cars. You name it, he barks at it." Since Mom didn't insist, no one checked to see why Sarge was barking.When Zach and Ryder went out to ride their bikes later that afternoon, they stopped and stared at the empty garage. "Where are our bikes?" asked Zach. "I don't believe it!" cried Ryder. "They're gone! Who would have the nerve to come into our garage in broad daylight and take our bikes right out from under our noses?""After all the work we did mowing lawns to buy those bikes," said Zach. "Now this!" The boys rushed into the house. "Our new bikes are gone! Someone stole them!" Everyone hurried out to see for themselves.Dad returned to the house to call the police department and report the loss. When he came back outside, he stopped to pet Sarge. "Didn't we hear Sarge barking a couple hours ago?" he asked. "He was trying to warn us, and we didn't listen to him."That evening Dad read aloud from Psalm 19. "Warnings are important," he said after he finished reading. "Today Mom warned you boys not to ignore Sarge's barking, but you did. Sarge was warning us about the bikes getting stolen, but we didn't listen. In this psalm, we see that God speaks through His Word not only to teach us about who He is and how much He loves us, but also to warn us about sin." "You mean how sin separates us from God, and only Jesus can free us from sin and give us eternal life?" asked Zach. Dad nodded. "Yes, the Bible definitely warns us about sin in that way. But it also warns those who already trust in Jesus about the consequences of sin and how disobeying God can create huge messes in our lives. Let's be sure to listen, knowing that Jesus will always forgive our wrongs and help us obey Him." –Evelyn J. Behrens

A Curious Incident (Part 1)f9ff39f6-6d45-4b8a-a75b-79e7ecd35361Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Tablet of Your Heart Read: Proverbs 3:1-8 My stomach hurts, Mom,” said Kaylee, burying her head in her pillow. “Don’t make me go to school today.” Mom put her hand on Kaylee’s forehead. “You felt okay at dinner last night—you ate half a pizza! Is something wrong?” Kaylee glanced at her tablet lying on her bedside table. “Not really. It’s just—I posted something last night that I probably shouldn’t have. I just know Lucy’s going to be totally mad at me.” “Oh, Kaylee,” said Mom. “Get dressed and let’s talk about it during breakfast.” As Kaylee stirred her cereal, her tablet pinged with a new message. She didn’t reach to answer it. “So, what’s the matter?” asked Mom, sipping her coffee. Kaylee groaned. “I sent a message to Chris last night. About Lucy. I said she wants him to sit with her at the school play next week.” “Does she?” asked Mom. “No,” muttered Kaylee. “And the worst part is, Chris posted my message on his page, so now everyone thinks Lucy likes him. And it’s all my fault!” Mom sighed and shook her head. “Why’d you do that, honey?” “I don’t know,” said Kaylee. “It just seemed like a funny thing to say.” “Kaylee, you know written words are just as hurtful as spoken words.” Kaylee’s tablet pinged again. She looked at the message and sighed. “It’s Lucy,” she said. “What am I going to do?” “What do you think you should do?” Kaylee looked at Mom, fighting back tears. “Tell the truth?” “That would be the loving thing to do.” Mom smiled. “In fact, the Bible even tells us to write love on tablets.” “It does?” asked Kaylee, her eyes widening. Mom nodded. “God tells us to write love on the tablets of our hearts. That means showing others His love through our words and actions. When we trusted in Jesus, He gave us the Holy Spirit so we could love others the way He does. We show others love by telling the truth and treating them with kindness—both in person and online.” Kaylee looked at her tablet on the table. “I guess that means I need to write love on this tablet too.” –Jennifer Dillard How about you? Have you ever told a lie on the internet? Or wrote something mean about someone so others would think you were funny or cool? Words can spread quickly online, and they can hurt you and your relationships. Show love from your heart by sharing words that are true and kind—both in person and online. Today's Key Verse: You are a letter from Christ…written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 3:3 Today's Key Thought: Be truthful and kind online

Read: Proverbs 3:1-8 My stomach hurts, Mom,” said Kaylee, burying her head in her pillow. “Don’t make me go to school today.” Mom put her hand on Kaylee’s forehead. “You felt okay at dinner last night—you ate half a pizza! Is something wrong?” Kaylee glanced at her tablet lying on her bedside table. “Not really. It’s just—I posted something last night that I probably shouldn’t have. I just know Lucy’s going to be totally mad at me.” “Oh, Kaylee,” said Mom. “Get dressed and let’s talk about it during breakfast.” As Kaylee stirred her cereal, her tablet pinged with a new message. She didn’t reach to answer it. “So, what’s the matter?” asked Mom, sipping her coffee. Kaylee groaned. “I sent a message to Chris last night. About Lucy. I said she wants him to sit with her at the school play next week.” “Does she?” asked Mom. “No,” muttered Kaylee. “And the worst part is, Chris posted my message on his page, so now everyone thinks Lucy likes him. And it’s all my fault!” Mom sighed and shook her head. “Why’d you do that, honey?” “I don’t know,” said Kaylee. “It just seemed like a funny thing to say.” “Kaylee, you know written words are just as hurtful as spoken words.” Kaylee’s tablet pinged again. She looked at the message and sighed. “It’s Lucy,” she said. “What am I going to do?” “What do you think you should do?” Kaylee looked at Mom, fighting back tears. “Tell the truth?” “That would be the loving thing to do.” Mom smiled. “In fact, the Bible even tells us to write love on tablets.” “It does?” asked Kaylee, her eyes widening. Mom nodded. “God tells us to write love on the tablets of our hearts. That means showing others His love through our words and actions. When we trusted in Jesus, He gave us the Holy Spirit so we could love others the way He does. We show others love by telling the truth and treating them with kindness—both in person and online.” Kaylee looked at her tablet on the table. “I guess that means I need to write love on this tablet too.” –Jennifer Dillard How about you? Have you ever told a lie on the internet? Or wrote something mean about someone so others would think you were funny or cool? Words can spread quickly online, and they can hurt you and your relationships. Show love from your heart by sharing words that are true and kind—both in person and online. Today's Key Verse: You are a letter from Christ…written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 3:3 Today's Key Thought: Be truthful and kind online

The Tablet of Your Heart 4b3b3b48-5854-4573-a027-8ea99f808d9aSun, 27 Apr 2025 16:55:57 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2025) Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2025)f9aef38f-08a5-4920-9185-92ddf323d233Sun, 27 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: The Church Is Catholic (2025) We continue our examination of the four marks of the Church with today’s mark: catholic. Fr. Mike explains that “catholic” means that the Church is universal in two senses. The first is that Christ is fully present in her, and so receives the fullness of the means of salvation. Second, it goes out to all peoples; everyone belongs. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 830-838. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the four marks of the Church with today’s mark: catholic. Fr. Mike explains that “catholic” means that the Church is universal in two senses. The first is that Christ is fully present in her, and so receives the fullness of the means of salvation. Second, it goes out to all peoples; everyone belongs. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 830-838. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 117: The Church Is Catholic (2025)2308785f-eedb-48ef-8df4-571636b2da83Sun, 27 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2025) Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2025)7db3282d-9361-4b89-b008-0ced78413650Sun, 27 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2025) Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2025)208b6214-0d6d-4002-b49f-0bf62117cedcSun, 27 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2025) Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2025)72588d0d-a07b-4b95-9972-ddc6813e8102Sun, 27 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Tablet of Your Heart"My stomach hurts, Mom," said Kaylee, burying her head in her pillow. "Don't make me go to school today."Mom put her hand on Kaylee's forehead. "You felt okay at dinner last night--you ate half a pizza! Is something wrong?"Kaylee glanced at her tablet lying on her bedside table. "Not really. It's just--I posted something last night that I probably shouldn't have. I just know Lucy's going to be totally mad at me.""Oh, Kaylee," said Mom. "Get dressed and let's talk about it during breakfast."As Kaylee stirred her cereal, her tablet pinged with a new message. She didn't reach to answer it."So, what's the matter?" asked Mom, sipping her coffee. Kaylee groaned. "I sent a message to Chris last night. About Lucy. I said she wants him to sit with her at the school play next week.""Does she?" asked Mom."No," muttered Kaylee. "And the worst part is, Chris posted my message on his page, so now everyone thinks Lucy likes him. And it's all my fault!"Mom sighed and shook her head. "Why'd you do that, honey?""I don't know," said Kaylee. "It just seemed like a funny thing to say.""Kaylee, you know written words are just as hurtful as spoken words."Kaylee's tablet pinged again. She looked at the message and sighed. "It's Lucy," she said. "What am I going to do?""What do you think you should do?"Kaylee looked at Mom, fighting back tears. "Tell the truth?""That would be the loving thing to do." Mom smiled. "In fact, the Bible even tells us to write love on tablets." "It does?" asked Kaylee, her eyes widening.Mom nodded. "God tells us to write love on the tablets of our hearts. That means showing others His love through our words and actions. When we trusted in Jesus, He gave us the Holy Spirit so we could love others the way He does. We show others love by telling the truth and treating them with kindness--both in person and online."Kaylee looked at her tablet on the table. "I guess that means I need to write love on this tablet too." –Jennifer Dillard

"My stomach hurts, Mom," said Kaylee, burying her head in her pillow. "Don't make me go to school today."Mom put her hand on Kaylee's forehead. "You felt okay at dinner last night--you ate half a pizza! Is something wrong?"Kaylee glanced at her tablet lying on her bedside table. "Not really. It's just--I posted something last night that I probably shouldn't have. I just know Lucy's going to be totally mad at me.""Oh, Kaylee," said Mom. "Get dressed and let's talk about it during breakfast."As Kaylee stirred her cereal, her tablet pinged with a new message. She didn't reach to answer it."So, what's the matter?" asked Mom, sipping her coffee. Kaylee groaned. "I sent a message to Chris last night. About Lucy. I said she wants him to sit with her at the school play next week.""Does she?" asked Mom."No," muttered Kaylee. "And the worst part is, Chris posted my message on his page, so now everyone thinks Lucy likes him. And it's all my fault!"Mom sighed and shook her head. "Why'd you do that, honey?""I don't know," said Kaylee. "It just seemed like a funny thing to say.""Kaylee, you know written words are just as hurtful as spoken words."Kaylee's tablet pinged again. She looked at the message and sighed. "It's Lucy," she said. "What am I going to do?""What do you think you should do?"Kaylee looked at Mom, fighting back tears. "Tell the truth?""That would be the loving thing to do." Mom smiled. "In fact, the Bible even tells us to write love on tablets." "It does?" asked Kaylee, her eyes widening.Mom nodded. "God tells us to write love on the tablets of our hearts. That means showing others His love through our words and actions. When we trusted in Jesus, He gave us the Holy Spirit so we could love others the way He does. We show others love by telling the truth and treating them with kindness--both in person and online."Kaylee looked at her tablet on the table. "I guess that means I need to write love on this tablet too." –Jennifer Dillard

The Tablet of Your Heart5f515987-6786-4b1e-a7ae-24ddb71d15e6Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat the Death of Pope Francis Teaches Us In the wake of Pope Francis’s passing, Fr. Mike Schmitz shares a powerful reflection on loss, legacy, and the enduring mission of the Church. He reminds us that while every soul is uniquely irreplaceable, the roles we hold can be entrusted to others because our identity is rooted not in what we do, but in who we are. May this truth bring you great hope as we look ahead to the future of the Church, and reflect on our own lives. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMike...! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In the wake of Pope Francis’s passing, Fr. Mike Schmitz shares a powerful reflection on loss, legacy, and the enduring mission of the Church. He reminds us that while every soul is uniquely irreplaceable, the roles we hold can be entrusted to others because our identity is rooted not in what we do, but in who we are. May this truth bring you great hope as we look ahead to the future of the Church, and reflect on our own lives. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMike...! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat the Death of Pope Francis Teaches Us69d93a50-0cf3-4225-9aab-09fd1034afa9Sat, 26 Apr 2025 16:45:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat the Death of Pope Francis Teaches Us In the wake of Pope Francis’s passing, Fr. Mike Schmitz shares a powerful reflection on loss, legacy, and the enduring mission of the Church. He reminds us that while every soul is uniquely irreplaceable, the roles we hold can be entrusted to others because our identity is rooted not in what we do, but in who we are. May this truth bring you great hope as we look ahead to the future of the Church, and reflect on our own lives. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMike...! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In the wake of Pope Francis’s passing, Fr. Mike Schmitz shares a powerful reflection on loss, legacy, and the enduring mission of the Church. He reminds us that while every soul is uniquely irreplaceable, the roles we hold can be entrusted to others because our identity is rooted not in what we do, but in who we are. May this truth bring you great hope as we look ahead to the future of the Church, and reflect on our own lives. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMike...! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat the Death of Pope Francis Teaches Usd86dcf02-1bff-4177-986c-50a17f8a15adSat, 26 Apr 2025 16:45:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/27/25 Move On: Five Words Homily from the Second Sunday of Easter, Sunday of Divine Mercy Five words that can change your life. Life is filled with change and uncertainty. But there is one thing that is stable and unchanging. Mass Readings from April, 27, 2025:Acts 5:12-16 Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 John 20:29

Homily from the Second Sunday of Easter, Sunday of Divine Mercy Five words that can change your life. Life is filled with change and uncertainty. But there is one thing that is stable and unchanging. Mass Readings from April, 27, 2025:Acts 5:12-16 Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 John 20:29

full4/27/25 Move On: Five Words8abc240c-9584-4232-aebc-d7335fddead7Sat, 26 Apr 2025 16:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/27/25 Move On: Five Words Homily from the Second Sunday of Easter, Sunday of Divine Mercy Five words that can change your life. Life is filled with change and uncertainty. But there is one thing that is stable and unchanging. Mass Readings from April, 27, 2025:Acts 5:12-16 Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 John 20:29

Homily from the Second Sunday of Easter, Sunday of Divine Mercy Five words that can change your life. Life is filled with change and uncertainty. But there is one thing that is stable and unchanging. Mass Readings from April, 27, 2025:Acts 5:12-16 Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 John 20:29

full4/27/25 Move On: Five Words67d265ba-48f1-4e0e-b836-351ee59234feSat, 26 Apr 2025 16:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Someone to Trust Read: Psalms 16:11; 37:3-7; Matthew 18:2-4 "Look, Daddy!” exclaimed four-year-old Beck as he peered out the airplane window. “Look! There’s snow down there!” Beck’s older brother Micah laughed. “That’s not snow. Those are clouds. They just look like snow.” Dad smiled and nodded. “They look solid, don’t they? Like you could walk right out on them.” “Yes, but they wouldn’t hold you up!” Micah replied. “If you stepped out on one of those clouds, it would be a giant step down to earth.” “Maybe the clouds are made of snow!” Beck said. Micah shook his head. “No. Clouds are just water vapor,” he said in his best big brother tone. “I learned that in science class. They can’t hold anything up.” “Ohhh,” murmured Beck. Then he had another question. “Why does the plane stay up in the air?” “The plane is built just right for flying,” said Dad, “and the pilot goes to school to learn how to make it stay up.” Beck seemed satisfied with that explanation and turned back toward the window. Micah watched his little brother for a moment. “You know what, Dad?” he asked quietly. “Beck believes everything we tell him.” “That’s because he trusts us to tell him the truth,” said Dad. “It’s too bad, but as we grow older we find there are some people we can’t trust. Many people are trustworthy, but even people we trust may sometimes disappoint us.” Micah looked out at the clouds moving past the plane. “Last week Pastor Carter said there was someone who would never fail us. He was talking about God.” Dad nodded. “God has proven Himself to be trustworthy by keeping every promise He has ever made.” “Like how He promised to send a Savior, and He sent Jesus to die for our sins,” Micah added. “Exactly,” Dad said. “He’s as solid as a rock and completely trustworthy. Notice how I’m the first person Beck asks when he has a question. Since God is our Father, He wants us to seek His wisdom before anything else.” “Daddy! What’s that?” Beck pointed at something else outside the window, and Dad and Micah exchanged smiles. –Ruth Andrews How about you? Who are some trustworthy people in your life? People you go to with questions and trust to tell you the truth? People like that are a blessing from God, but even those we trust can sometimes disappoint us. But God is always trustworthy. He always tells us the truth and keeps His promises. His truth and promises are in the Bible, and that’s where we can go to seek His wisdom and guidance. Trust Him to help you and guide you. Today's Key Verse: O LORD my God, in You I put my trust. (NKJV) Psalm 7:1 Today's Key Thought: God is trustworthy

Read: Psalms 16:11; 37:3-7; Matthew 18:2-4 "Look, Daddy!” exclaimed four-year-old Beck as he peered out the airplane window. “Look! There’s snow down there!” Beck’s older brother Micah laughed. “That’s not snow. Those are clouds. They just look like snow.” Dad smiled and nodded. “They look solid, don’t they? Like you could walk right out on them.” “Yes, but they wouldn’t hold you up!” Micah replied. “If you stepped out on one of those clouds, it would be a giant step down to earth.” “Maybe the clouds are made of snow!” Beck said. Micah shook his head. “No. Clouds are just water vapor,” he said in his best big brother tone. “I learned that in science class. They can’t hold anything up.” “Ohhh,” murmured Beck. Then he had another question. “Why does the plane stay up in the air?” “The plane is built just right for flying,” said Dad, “and the pilot goes to school to learn how to make it stay up.” Beck seemed satisfied with that explanation and turned back toward the window. Micah watched his little brother for a moment. “You know what, Dad?” he asked quietly. “Beck believes everything we tell him.” “That’s because he trusts us to tell him the truth,” said Dad. “It’s too bad, but as we grow older we find there are some people we can’t trust. Many people are trustworthy, but even people we trust may sometimes disappoint us.” Micah looked out at the clouds moving past the plane. “Last week Pastor Carter said there was someone who would never fail us. He was talking about God.” Dad nodded. “God has proven Himself to be trustworthy by keeping every promise He has ever made.” “Like how He promised to send a Savior, and He sent Jesus to die for our sins,” Micah added. “Exactly,” Dad said. “He’s as solid as a rock and completely trustworthy. Notice how I’m the first person Beck asks when he has a question. Since God is our Father, He wants us to seek His wisdom before anything else.” “Daddy! What’s that?” Beck pointed at something else outside the window, and Dad and Micah exchanged smiles. –Ruth Andrews How about you? Who are some trustworthy people in your life? People you go to with questions and trust to tell you the truth? People like that are a blessing from God, but even those we trust can sometimes disappoint us. But God is always trustworthy. He always tells us the truth and keeps His promises. His truth and promises are in the Bible, and that’s where we can go to seek His wisdom and guidance. Trust Him to help you and guide you. Today's Key Verse: O LORD my God, in You I put my trust. (NKJV) Psalm 7:1 Today's Key Thought: God is trustworthy

Someone to Trust 4d9cb868-8aef-4cb1-88b6-b64cc3ee29d0Sat, 26 Apr 2025 05:13:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: David and Abigail (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 116: David and Abigail (2025)667e24a6-64db-4ce1-8623-cbd5c3d58f7bSat, 26 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: The Church Is Holy (2025) Fr. Mike examines the next characteristic of the Church, the Church is holy, and he emphasizes two important ideas. The first is that the Church is unfailingly holy only because of God’s gracious gift to us. The second is that each and every one of the activities of the Church are for two purposes: the sanctification of men in Christ and the glorification of God. We conclude with a reminder from St. Therese on the importance of charity, that love of God is the “vocation which includes all others.” Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 823-829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the next characteristic of the Church, the Church is holy, and he emphasizes two important ideas. The first is that the Church is unfailingly holy only because of God’s gracious gift to us. The second is that each and every one of the activities of the Church are for two purposes: the sanctification of men in Christ and the glorification of God. We conclude with a reminder from St. Therese on the importance of charity, that love of God is the “vocation which includes all others.” Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 823-829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 116: The Church Is Holy (2025)b989e1ec-642e-4dfc-96f2-1c711f613c71Sat, 26 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: David and Abigail (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 116: David and Abigail (2025)4dbdd530-4eab-4cce-9f4e-6ddf6662bc87Sat, 26 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: David and Abigail (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 116: David and Abigail (2025)c4015fe3-681e-470f-96d6-33f4164e1bb9Sat, 26 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: David and Abigail (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 116: David and Abigail (2025)b806a8f6-647d-4376-9cec-b969576d643eSat, 26 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSomeone to Trust"Look, Daddy!" exclaimed four-year-old Beck as he peered out the airplane window. "Look! There's snow down there!"Beck's older brother Micah laughed. "That's not snow. Those are clouds. They just look like snow."Dad smiled and nodded. "They look solid, don't they? Like you could walk right out on them." "Yes, but they wouldn't hold you up!" Micah replied. "If you stepped out on one of those clouds, it would be a giant step down to earth.""Maybe the clouds are made of snow!" Beck said.Micah shook his head. "No. Clouds are just water vapor," he said in his best big brother tone. "I learned that in science class. They can't hold anything up.""Ohhh," murmured Beck. Then he had another question. "Why does the plane stay up in the air?""The plane is built just right for flying," said Dad, "and the pilot goes to school to learn how to make it stay up." Beck seemed satisfied with that explanation and turned back toward the window.Micah watched his little brother for a moment. "You know what, Dad?" he asked quietly. "Beck believes everything we tell him." "That's because he trusts us to tell him the truth," said Dad. "It's too bad, but as we grow older we find there are some people we can't trust. Many people are trustworthy, but even people we trust may sometimes disappoint us."Micah looked out at the clouds moving past the plane. "Last week Pastor Carter said there was someone who would never fail us. He was talking about God."Dad nodded. "God has proven Himself to be trustworthy by keeping every promise He has ever made.""Like how He promised to send a Savior, and He sent Jesus to die for our sins," Micah added."Exactly," Dad said. "He's as solid as a rock and completely trustworthy. Notice how I'm the first person Beck asks when he has a question. Since God is our Father, He wants us to seek His wisdom before anything else." "Daddy! What's that?" Beck pointed at something else outside the window, and Dad and Micah exchanged smiles. –Ruth Andrews

"Look, Daddy!" exclaimed four-year-old Beck as he peered out the airplane window. "Look! There's snow down there!"Beck's older brother Micah laughed. "That's not snow. Those are clouds. They just look like snow."Dad smiled and nodded. "They look solid, don't they? Like you could walk right out on them." "Yes, but they wouldn't hold you up!" Micah replied. "If you stepped out on one of those clouds, it would be a giant step down to earth.""Maybe the clouds are made of snow!" Beck said.Micah shook his head. "No. Clouds are just water vapor," he said in his best big brother tone. "I learned that in science class. They can't hold anything up.""Ohhh," murmured Beck. Then he had another question. "Why does the plane stay up in the air?""The plane is built just right for flying," said Dad, "and the pilot goes to school to learn how to make it stay up." Beck seemed satisfied with that explanation and turned back toward the window.Micah watched his little brother for a moment. "You know what, Dad?" he asked quietly. "Beck believes everything we tell him." "That's because he trusts us to tell him the truth," said Dad. "It's too bad, but as we grow older we find there are some people we can't trust. Many people are trustworthy, but even people we trust may sometimes disappoint us."Micah looked out at the clouds moving past the plane. "Last week Pastor Carter said there was someone who would never fail us. He was talking about God."Dad nodded. "God has proven Himself to be trustworthy by keeping every promise He has ever made.""Like how He promised to send a Savior, and He sent Jesus to die for our sins," Micah added."Exactly," Dad said. "He's as solid as a rock and completely trustworthy. Notice how I'm the first person Beck asks when he has a question. Since God is our Father, He wants us to seek His wisdom before anything else." "Daddy! What's that?" Beck pointed at something else outside the window, and Dad and Micah exchanged smiles. –Ruth Andrews

Someone to Trust5ec138c9-89f4-4620-801d-0e59abc5cbf6Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2-Case #14 "Medium, Not Well Done", Pt 1A young woman receives a gift and ends up with something far more sinister.

A young woman receives a gift and ends up with something far more sinister.

fullS2-Case #14 "Medium, Not Well Done", Pt 179f7aae9-9cb8-4600-ada7-e2d9c78418bcFri, 25 Apr 2025 19:51:39 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat To Do When You Feel Like God’s Not Speaking to You Do you struggle to get much out of prayer? Do you feel like God’s not speaking to you? Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz invites us to deepen our prayer life by asking two essential questions: “What am I looking for?” and “What am I listening for?” Drawing from the rich tradition of Ignatian spirituality, he guides us in using our imagination and five senses to cultivate a more intimate and personal encounter with God.​ Whether you&#39;re new to prayer or seeking a more profound connection, this practical approach can transform your spiritual practice.​ Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you struggle to get much out of prayer? Do you feel like God’s not speaking to you? Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz invites us to deepen our prayer life by asking two essential questions: “What am I looking for?” and “What am I listening for?” Drawing from the rich tradition of Ignatian spirituality, he guides us in using our imagination and five senses to cultivate a more intimate and personal encounter with God.​ Whether you&#39;re new to prayer or seeking a more profound connection, this practical approach can transform your spiritual practice.​ Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat To Do When You Feel Like God’s Not Speaking to Youc130e6bc-485e-4a59-99a0-3a02d5333101Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:45:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat To Do When You Feel Like God’s Not Speaking to You Do you struggle to get much out of prayer? Do you feel like God’s not speaking to you? Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz invites us to deepen our prayer life by asking two essential questions: “What am I looking for?” and “What am I listening for?” Drawing from the rich tradition of Ignatian spirituality, he guides us in using our imagination and five senses to cultivate a more intimate and personal encounter with God.​ Whether you&#39;re new to prayer or seeking a more profound connection, this practical approach can transform your spiritual practice.​ Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you struggle to get much out of prayer? Do you feel like God’s not speaking to you? Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz invites us to deepen our prayer life by asking two essential questions: “What am I looking for?” and “What am I listening for?” Drawing from the rich tradition of Ignatian spirituality, he guides us in using our imagination and five senses to cultivate a more intimate and personal encounter with God.​ Whether you&#39;re new to prayer or seeking a more profound connection, this practical approach can transform your spiritual practice.​ Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat To Do When You Feel Like God’s Not Speaking to Youdde0530a-e4d3-475a-b432-74cda9182f7cFri, 25 Apr 2025 12:45:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsif you hate going to the gym, watch thisHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how she overcame her unhealthy relationship with the gym and working out through Jesus. Her years long negative association with it has been overcome by the power of the Holy Spirit. We also finish reading the book of Esther is a continuation to last week's episode! "Esther said, “If it please the king, and if I have found favor with him, and if he thinks it is right, and if I am pleasing to him, let there be a decree that reverses the orders of Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, who ordered that Jews throughout all the king’s provinces should be destroyed. For how can I endure to see my people and my family slaughtered and destroyed?" Esther 8:5-6  _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how she overcame her unhealthy relationship with the gym and working out through Jesus. Her years long negative association with it has been overcome by the power of the Holy Spirit. We also finish reading the book of Esther is a continuation to last week's episode! "Esther said, “If it please the king, and if I have found favor with him, and if he thinks it is right, and if I am pleasing to him, let there be a decree that reverses the orders of Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, who ordered that Jews throughout all the king’s provinces should be destroyed. For how can I endure to see my people and my family slaughtered and destroyed?" Esther 8:5-6  _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullif you hate going to the gym, watch this33df95bd-bfcd-45d3-9464-d9ce092cf79eFri, 25 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +00002445https://216.73.216.191/allTagsif you hate going to the gym, watch thisHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how she overcame her unhealthy relationship with the gym and working out through Jesus. Her years long negative association with it has been overcome by the power of the Holy Spirit. We also finish reading the book of Esther is a continuation to last week's episode! "Esther said, “If it please the king, and if I have found favor with him, and if he thinks it is right, and if I am pleasing to him, let there be a decree that reverses the orders of Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, who ordered that Jews throughout all the king’s provinces should be destroyed. For how can I endure to see my people and my family slaughtered and destroyed?" Esther 8:5-6  _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how she overcame her unhealthy relationship with the gym and working out through Jesus. Her years long negative association with it has been overcome by the power of the Holy Spirit. We also finish reading the book of Esther is a continuation to last week's episode! "Esther said, “If it please the king, and if I have found favor with him, and if he thinks it is right, and if I am pleasing to him, let there be a decree that reverses the orders of Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, who ordered that Jews throughout all the king’s provinces should be destroyed. For how can I endure to see my people and my family slaughtered and destroyed?" Esther 8:5-6  _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullif you hate going to the gym, watch this66324cae-4212-41b3-bc6b-fc238297956cFri, 25 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStephanie Ike Okafor & Consecration | Girls Gone Biblehiiii GGB YOU ALREADY KNOW WHATS UP BY THE TITLE! our first ever, 3-time-GGB guest is on the pod and of course it’s none other than our girl Stephanie Ike Okafor! we love her so much we can’t even handle it.   this episode, she takes us to church and teaches us all about consecration (THIS EPISODE IS SO IMPORTANT!)   In Christianity, consecration in the personal, spiritual sense is about wholly dedicating yourself— mind, body, and spirit— to God. It’s more than a one-time decision; it’s a daily lifestyle of surrender and devotion.   It’s giving God full access and authority over: Your mind – what you think about, dwell on, and focus your attention on Your body – how you use it, treat it, and carry yourself Your spirit – your heart posture, motivations, and connection to God   we talk about cussing, having bad influences as friends, what music is okay and not okay to listen to, and so much more.   we love Stephanie so much and we’re so grateful she’d come on and bless us.   we love you SO MUCH. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari   Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/GGB and use the code GGB to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.   Enroll at Hillsdale College today for FREE https://hillsdale.edu/GGB   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

hiiii GGB YOU ALREADY KNOW WHATS UP BY THE TITLE! our first ever, 3-time-GGB guest is on the pod and of course it’s none other than our girl Stephanie Ike Okafor! we love her so much we can’t even handle it.   this episode, she takes us to church and teaches us all about consecration (THIS EPISODE IS SO IMPORTANT!)   In Christianity, consecration in the personal, spiritual sense is about wholly dedicating yourself— mind, body, and spirit— to God. It’s more than a one-time decision; it’s a daily lifestyle of surrender and devotion.   It’s giving God full access and authority over: Your mind – what you think about, dwell on, and focus your attention on Your body – how you use it, treat it, and carry yourself Your spirit – your heart posture, motivations, and connection to God   we talk about cussing, having bad influences as friends, what music is okay and not okay to listen to, and so much more.   we love Stephanie so much and we’re so grateful she’d come on and bless us.   we love you SO MUCH. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang & Ari   Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/GGB and use the code GGB to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.   Enroll at Hillsdale College today for FREE https://hillsdale.edu/GGB   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullStephanie Ike Okafor & Consecration | Girls Gone Bibleaca23426-45b2-4c89-aaae-631161321dd4Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Friend of Sinners Read: Luke 6:27-36; Romans 5:6-8 Max strung out a long piece of cheese and took a bite of his pepperoni pizza. He loved this restaurant—it had tons of fun games. This would’ve been the best day ever except for the mean kid. “Mom, see that tall kid over there with red hair? When I was shooting hoops, he shoved me and stole my tickets out of the game.” His mother frowned. “That wasn’t very nice.” “I know.” Max picked at his food. “I feel like punching him in the face.” “Now, Max, you know that’s not how we treat people,” said Mom. “The Bible tells us to love our enemies.” “But he’s mean!” said Max. “Do you realize that people were mean to Jesus too?” asked Mom. “The Bible says we were all enemies of God at one time, but Jesus willingly suffered and died for our sins so we could be forgiven and become God’s friends.” Max took a bite of his pizza and glanced at the boy. “I think I’m gonna play some games with the rest of my tokens.” “Okay, but you don’t have much time. We need to leave in ten minutes to pick up Grandma from the airport.” Max headed for the race car game where he ran into a friend from school. “Hey, Jacob. What are you doing here?” “I’m gonna play this racing game.” Jacob jumped in the seat and slid a token into the slot. “I bet I can beat you.” “No way.” Max smiled as he took a seat behind the wheel. After a couple rounds with Jacob, Mom called to him. “Max, it’s time to go!” He looked down at the coins in his hand. He still had five left. For a moment he considered giving them to Jacob. Then he remembered what his mother had said. “I gotta go,” he told Jacob. He jogged over to the guitar game where the red-haired boy stood in front of the screen. “Here.” Max held out his coins. “These are for you.” The boy’s mouth dropped open as Max handed over the tokens. “Why would you give me these?” he asked. Max shrugged. “I thought you could use them.” Then he smiled and went to find his mom. –Annika Klanderud How about you? Is it hard for you to be kind to mean people? If somebody teases you, do you hope they get in trouble? People often describe Jesus as kind, merciful, and forgiving. But the amazing thing is, He’s kind to bullies, cheaters, and people who break all the rules. While dying on the cross, He even asked His Father to forgive His murderers. Now that’s an exceptional love—and He wants you to show that love to others. Today's Key Verse: Love your enemies! Do good to them…for [God] is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. (NLT) Luke 6:35 Today's Key Thought: Love others like Jesus

Read: Luke 6:27-36; Romans 5:6-8 Max strung out a long piece of cheese and took a bite of his pepperoni pizza. He loved this restaurant—it had tons of fun games. This would’ve been the best day ever except for the mean kid. “Mom, see that tall kid over there with red hair? When I was shooting hoops, he shoved me and stole my tickets out of the game.” His mother frowned. “That wasn’t very nice.” “I know.” Max picked at his food. “I feel like punching him in the face.” “Now, Max, you know that’s not how we treat people,” said Mom. “The Bible tells us to love our enemies.” “But he’s mean!” said Max. “Do you realize that people were mean to Jesus too?” asked Mom. “The Bible says we were all enemies of God at one time, but Jesus willingly suffered and died for our sins so we could be forgiven and become God’s friends.” Max took a bite of his pizza and glanced at the boy. “I think I’m gonna play some games with the rest of my tokens.” “Okay, but you don’t have much time. We need to leave in ten minutes to pick up Grandma from the airport.” Max headed for the race car game where he ran into a friend from school. “Hey, Jacob. What are you doing here?” “I’m gonna play this racing game.” Jacob jumped in the seat and slid a token into the slot. “I bet I can beat you.” “No way.” Max smiled as he took a seat behind the wheel. After a couple rounds with Jacob, Mom called to him. “Max, it’s time to go!” He looked down at the coins in his hand. He still had five left. For a moment he considered giving them to Jacob. Then he remembered what his mother had said. “I gotta go,” he told Jacob. He jogged over to the guitar game where the red-haired boy stood in front of the screen. “Here.” Max held out his coins. “These are for you.” The boy’s mouth dropped open as Max handed over the tokens. “Why would you give me these?” he asked. Max shrugged. “I thought you could use them.” Then he smiled and went to find his mom. –Annika Klanderud How about you? Is it hard for you to be kind to mean people? If somebody teases you, do you hope they get in trouble? People often describe Jesus as kind, merciful, and forgiving. But the amazing thing is, He’s kind to bullies, cheaters, and people who break all the rules. While dying on the cross, He even asked His Father to forgive His murderers. Now that’s an exceptional love—and He wants you to show that love to others. Today's Key Verse: Love your enemies! Do good to them…for [God] is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. (NLT) Luke 6:35 Today's Key Thought: Love others like Jesus

A Friend of Sinners 983168df-5554-4302-98b2-93faacb6ff78Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:31:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 210: Dr. Gabor Maté: Your Trauma Is Secretly Controlling You! (Until You Try This)What if your anxiety, people-pleasing, or need to prove yourself isn’t a flaw… but a wound? Dr. Gabor Maté explains that trauma isn’t just about abuse or neglect - it’s the psychological injuries we carry from not getting our emotional needs met as children. This moment explores how those hidden wounds silently shape our adult lives - and how to finally begin healing them. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/3TMeC0BjPSb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/lnb9VOJjPSb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr. Gabor Maté: https://drgabormate.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your anxiety, people-pleasing, or need to prove yourself isn’t a flaw… but a wound? Dr. Gabor Maté explains that trauma isn’t just about abuse or neglect - it’s the psychological injuries we carry from not getting our emotional needs met as children. This moment explores how those hidden wounds silently shape our adult lives - and how to finally begin healing them. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/3TMeC0BjPSb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/lnb9VOJjPSb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr. Gabor Maté: https://drgabormate.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 210: Dr. Gabor Maté: Your Trauma Is Secretly Controlling You! (Until You Try This)dc8a6d4c-18d7-48f4-bdf2-27ed37fd0a5aFri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +00001319https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2025) Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2025)e128e860-7bd1-46d2-a502-92a057a24e6aFri, 25 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: Wounds to Unity (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wounds to the unity of Christ’s one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church. The Catechism emphasizes that people on both sides of this division are to blame for this broken unity. God did not intend for the disunity of Chrstians that we see today, but rather, intended for the unity of all Christians. Fr. Mike, therefore, concludes with asking us to pray and hope for the miracle of the unity, once again, of all Christians. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 817-822. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wounds to the unity of Christ’s one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church. The Catechism emphasizes that people on both sides of this division are to blame for this broken unity. God did not intend for the disunity of Chrstians that we see today, but rather, intended for the unity of all Christians. Fr. Mike, therefore, concludes with asking us to pray and hope for the miracle of the unity, once again, of all Christians. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 817-822. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 115: Wounds to Unity (2025)b333c6a1-144c-453c-bc9f-27c217c43f65Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2025) Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2025)6bc32171-1c5a-4e6d-8c19-33e0f623cf26Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2025) Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2025)27b11b90-4f8a-48f6-8994-3f3835f83e60Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2025) Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2025)2c7b405e-6425-462b-888e-d298c2a98956Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Friend of SinnersMax strung out a long piece of cheese and took a bite of his pepperoni pizza. He loved this restaurant--it had tons of fun games. This would've been the best day ever except for the mean kid."Mom, see that tall kid over there with red hair? When I was shooting hoops, he shoved me and stole my tickets out of the game."His mother frowned. "That wasn't very nice.""I know." Max picked at his food. "I feel like punching him in the face.""Now, Max, you know that's not how we treat people," said Mom. "The Bible tells us to love our enemies.""But he's mean!" said Max."Do you realize that people were mean to Jesus too?" asked Mom. "The Bible says we were all enemies of God at one time, but Jesus willingly suffered and died for our sins so we could be forgiven and become God's friends."Max took a bite of his pizza and glanced at the boy. "I think I'm gonna play some games with the rest of my tokens.""Okay, but you don't have much time. We need to leave in ten minutes to pick up Grandma from the airport."Max headed for the race car game where he ran into a friend from school. "Hey, Jacob. What are you doing here?""I'm gonna play this racing game." Jacob jumped in the seat and slid a token into the slot. "I bet I can beat you.""No way." Max smiled as he took a seat behind the wheel.After a couple rounds with Jacob, Mom called to him. "Max, it's time to go!"He looked down at the coins in his hand. He still had five left. For a moment he considered giving them to Jacob. Then he remembered what his mother had said."I gotta go," he told Jacob. He jogged over to the guitar game where the red-haired boy stood in front of the screen."Here." Max held out his coins. "These are for you."The boy's mouth dropped open as Max handed over the tokens. "Why would you give me these?" he asked. Max shrugged. "I thought you could use them." Then he smiled and went to find his mom.–Annika Klanderud

Max strung out a long piece of cheese and took a bite of his pepperoni pizza. He loved this restaurant--it had tons of fun games. This would've been the best day ever except for the mean kid."Mom, see that tall kid over there with red hair? When I was shooting hoops, he shoved me and stole my tickets out of the game."His mother frowned. "That wasn't very nice.""I know." Max picked at his food. "I feel like punching him in the face.""Now, Max, you know that's not how we treat people," said Mom. "The Bible tells us to love our enemies.""But he's mean!" said Max."Do you realize that people were mean to Jesus too?" asked Mom. "The Bible says we were all enemies of God at one time, but Jesus willingly suffered and died for our sins so we could be forgiven and become God's friends."Max took a bite of his pizza and glanced at the boy. "I think I'm gonna play some games with the rest of my tokens.""Okay, but you don't have much time. We need to leave in ten minutes to pick up Grandma from the airport."Max headed for the race car game where he ran into a friend from school. "Hey, Jacob. What are you doing here?""I'm gonna play this racing game." Jacob jumped in the seat and slid a token into the slot. "I bet I can beat you.""No way." Max smiled as he took a seat behind the wheel.After a couple rounds with Jacob, Mom called to him. "Max, it's time to go!"He looked down at the coins in his hand. He still had five left. For a moment he considered giving them to Jacob. Then he remembered what his mother had said."I gotta go," he told Jacob. He jogged over to the guitar game where the red-haired boy stood in front of the screen."Here." Max held out his coins. "These are for you."The boy's mouth dropped open as Max handed over the tokens. "Why would you give me these?" he asked. Max shrugged. "I thought you could use them." Then he smiled and went to find his mom.–Annika Klanderud

A Friend of Sinners9711b33b-72db-4393-8b55-9347c2b3ba9aFri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#916 - Luke 4:14-30 – Jesus Rejected at NazarethThis episode is part 9 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus Rejected at Nazareth his hometown. But just what was it Jesus said that got people so mad? It was when Jesus talked about God showing grace to those who were outsiders. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-4-jesus-rejected-at-nazareth/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 9 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus Rejected at Nazareth his hometown. But just what was it Jesus said that got people so mad? It was when Jesus talked about God showing grace to those who were outsiders. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-4-jesus-rejected-at-nazareth/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#916 - Luke 4:14-30 – Jesus Rejected at Nazareth96c063ae-fe07-4427-82ac-0ecb2df25757Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000700https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe No.1 Reason Boys Don't Grow Up: We are Making Dangerous, Depressed, and Lonely Men!What happens when more boys have smartphones than fathers in their homes? A groundbreaking UK research study called 'Lost Boys' has revealed alarming trends about young men today. John Heinen and Devin Schadt welcome back three-time guest Jim O'Day to respond to and unpack this landmark research and its implications. Together, they examine how the critical absence of male role models—particularly fathers—is creating a generation of directionless young men. The conversation highlights shocking statistics: women in their 20s are consistently out-earning their male counterparts, and young men are afraid to talk to women. The trio explores how fatherlessness, education failures, technology addiction, pornography exposure, and society's ignoring of men are ruining the future of humanity. While secular solutions continue to fall short, John, Devin, and Jim present both immediate interventions and long-term approaches rooted in timeless Catholic wisdom. Don't miss this essential conversation about reclaiming authentic masculinity for the next generation. 🔥 Learn more about Jim O'Day's work at https://www.threepillarstopurity.com/ 👔 NEW Catholic Gentleman Apparel - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/apparel-1 Books for the Journey: LEAD - Click Here QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ Follow Us On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicGentleman 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) Enjoy 23 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when more boys have smartphones than fathers in their homes? A groundbreaking UK research study called 'Lost Boys' has revealed alarming trends about young men today. John Heinen and Devin Schadt welcome back three-time guest Jim O'Day to respond to and unpack this landmark research and its implications. Together, they examine how the critical absence of male role models—particularly fathers—is creating a generation of directionless young men. The conversation highlights shocking statistics: women in their 20s are consistently out-earning their male counterparts, and young men are afraid to talk to women. The trio explores how fatherlessness, education failures, technology addiction, pornography exposure, and society's ignoring of men are ruining the future of humanity. While secular solutions continue to fall short, John, Devin, and Jim present both immediate interventions and long-term approaches rooted in timeless Catholic wisdom. Don't miss this essential conversation about reclaiming authentic masculinity for the next generation. 🔥 Learn more about Jim O'Day's work at https://www.threepillarstopurity.com/ 👔 NEW Catholic Gentleman Apparel - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/apparel-1 Books for the Journey: LEAD - Click Here QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ Follow Us On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicGentleman 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) Enjoy 23 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe No.1 Reason Boys Don't Grow Up: We are Making Dangerous, Depressed, and Lonely Men!c429fcae-b5e9-4a98-b075-a6a8babe1f3aThu, 24 Apr 2025 10:05:00 +00003107https://216.73.216.191/allTags Here, There, and Everywhere Read: Psalms 33:13-15; 139:7-12 Graham held very still when his mom came outside, hoping she wouldn’t see him. He loved to hide in the old apple tree. When he peeked through the leaves and branches, he could see Mom in the yard below. He could see Tabby, Mrs. Underwood’s cat, creeping through the grass next door. He could see Brie playing with her friend across the street. But no one on the ground could see him. “Graham! Brie!” Mom called. “Lunch will be ready soon—you have about five minutes left to play.” She went back into the house. Graham didn’t feel like coming down just yet. He lay on a branch, stretched out flat on his stomach. He watched a blue jay land by the fence. He watched Mrs. Underwood come out onto her back porch and call Tabby. He watched a red pickup truck drive down the street. When Mom came out a little later, Graham was still in the tree. “Kids!” Mom called. “Lunch is ready! Time to come in!” Graham swung down and dropped to the ground as Brie came running home. “Surprise, Mom!” Graham said as he entered the kitchen. “I saw you when you came outside, but you couldn’t see me! I saw you too, Brie. I could see everybody!” He grinned. “Kind of like how God watches us from up in heaven.” “Nah,” said Brie. “God watches everybody in the whole wide world, all at once, all the time!” She grinned at her brother. “He was watching you while you were hiding and watching us.” “But that’s not all,” said Mom. “Unlike you in the tree, God doesn’t hide from us, and He’s never far away. He doesn’t watch from a distance but is right here in this room! Because we trust Jesus as our Savior, the Holy Spirit is always with us, caring for us and watching over us.” “I guess we can say God is here, there, and everywhere,” Brie said. “He always knows where we are and what we’re doing. He knows everything about us.” “Then He must know I’m hungry!” Graham said as he sat down at the table. “What’s for lunch?” –Katherine E. Swarts How about you? Do you like to hide from people? If you’re way up high, you might be able to see a lot from far away, but that’s nothing compared to what God sees. He sees the whole world and knows everything about each one of us. He even knows what you’re thinking and feeling! He watches over you every minute of every day and is always right beside you. Thank Him for caring for you, and remember He’s always with you. Today's Key Verse: The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. (NKJV) Proverbs 15:3 Today's Key Thought: God sees everything

Read: Psalms 33:13-15; 139:7-12 Graham held very still when his mom came outside, hoping she wouldn’t see him. He loved to hide in the old apple tree. When he peeked through the leaves and branches, he could see Mom in the yard below. He could see Tabby, Mrs. Underwood’s cat, creeping through the grass next door. He could see Brie playing with her friend across the street. But no one on the ground could see him. “Graham! Brie!” Mom called. “Lunch will be ready soon—you have about five minutes left to play.” She went back into the house. Graham didn’t feel like coming down just yet. He lay on a branch, stretched out flat on his stomach. He watched a blue jay land by the fence. He watched Mrs. Underwood come out onto her back porch and call Tabby. He watched a red pickup truck drive down the street. When Mom came out a little later, Graham was still in the tree. “Kids!” Mom called. “Lunch is ready! Time to come in!” Graham swung down and dropped to the ground as Brie came running home. “Surprise, Mom!” Graham said as he entered the kitchen. “I saw you when you came outside, but you couldn’t see me! I saw you too, Brie. I could see everybody!” He grinned. “Kind of like how God watches us from up in heaven.” “Nah,” said Brie. “God watches everybody in the whole wide world, all at once, all the time!” She grinned at her brother. “He was watching you while you were hiding and watching us.” “But that’s not all,” said Mom. “Unlike you in the tree, God doesn’t hide from us, and He’s never far away. He doesn’t watch from a distance but is right here in this room! Because we trust Jesus as our Savior, the Holy Spirit is always with us, caring for us and watching over us.” “I guess we can say God is here, there, and everywhere,” Brie said. “He always knows where we are and what we’re doing. He knows everything about us.” “Then He must know I’m hungry!” Graham said as he sat down at the table. “What’s for lunch?” –Katherine E. Swarts How about you? Do you like to hide from people? If you’re way up high, you might be able to see a lot from far away, but that’s nothing compared to what God sees. He sees the whole world and knows everything about each one of us. He even knows what you’re thinking and feeling! He watches over you every minute of every day and is always right beside you. Thank Him for caring for you, and remember He’s always with you. Today's Key Verse: The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. (NKJV) Proverbs 15:3 Today's Key Thought: God sees everything

Here, There, and Everywhere ec34ea89-99e1-4f5d-89c8-7f32be1e6da8Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:18:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShaolin Warrior Monk: The Hidden Epidemic Nobody Is Talking About! This Modern Habit Is Quietly Killing Millions! Prediction For The Collapse Of The West!From pain to purpose, Master Shi Heng Yi reveals the ancient mind tricks Shaolin monks use to master themselves and break free. Master Shi Heng Yi is Headmaster of the Shaolin Temple Europe and a spiritual teacher, who shares ancient Eastern philosophy to help people master their mind, body, and purpose in life. He is also the author of the book, ‘Shaolin Spirit: The Way to Self-Mastery’. In this conversation, Master Shi Heng Yi and Steven discuss topics such as, the hidden epidemic nobody is talking about, the modern habit that’s quietly killing millions, why the West is falling, and the real reason you’re always anxious.  00:00 Intro 02:13 What's Your Mission & What Do People Come to You For 05:53 Why Are We Suffering? 07:34 How Do We Find Our Purpose? 13:18 Why People Struggle to Find Their Purpose 15:40 What Do We Need to Be Connected To? 21:26 Identities and the Feeling of Lack 26:56 Letting Go of Your Ideas 29:08 How to Break Old Patterns 34:57 Training New Patterns 35:43 Advice for Young Men 38:43 Why Are Young Men Struggling? 39:45 The 5 Things Holding All Humans Back 42:16 Living in a World Full of Temptations 43:23 Discipline 45:25 Be Aware of Your Trigger Moments 49:01 Bringing Light to the Dark Areas of Your Life 01:07:47 Negative Feelings That Stop You From Growing 01:10:49 How Not to Be Affected by What Others Think of You 01:26:06 Ads 01:26:58 Kung Fu and Waking Up 01:32:20 The Shaolin Virtues 01:33:13 Do You Believe in God? 01:36:02 Are You Happy? 01:37:28 What Are Karmic Connections? 01:38:49 What Is Your Daily Practice? 01:43:38 The Importance of Doing Hard Things 01:48:29 How Master Shi Embraces Growth Daily 01:53:05 First Step to Be Comfortable With Uncertainty 01:57:42 Ads 01:59:54 What Is the RAIN Method? 02:03:46 Your Last Message to Your Son 02:05:01 I Couldn't Grieve My Father's Death 02:11:22 What to Do When Things Are Left Unsaid With Someone Who's Gone 02:14:58 What Does It Mean to Master Oneself? 02:25:10 What Is Your Greatest Regret? Follow Master Shi Heng Yi:  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/okadS79yNSb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/ja5XXWfzNSb  Shaolin Temple Europe - https://g2ul0.app.link/Usjn5W6yNSb  Shaolin Online - https://g2ul0.app.link/tFVJ6fczNSb  You can pre-order Master Shi Heng Yi’s book, ‘Shaolin Spirit: The Way to Self-Mastery’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/gKQzAX2yNSb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  🚀 The 1% Diary is back - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From pain to purpose, Master Shi Heng Yi reveals the ancient mind tricks Shaolin monks use to master themselves and break free. Master Shi Heng Yi is Headmaster of the Shaolin Temple Europe and a spiritual teacher, who shares ancient Eastern philosophy to help people master their mind, body, and purpose in life. He is also the author of the book, ‘Shaolin Spirit: The Way to Self-Mastery’. In this conversation, Master Shi Heng Yi and Steven discuss topics such as, the hidden epidemic nobody is talking about, the modern habit that’s quietly killing millions, why the West is falling, and the real reason you’re always anxious.  00:00 Intro 02:13 What's Your Mission & What Do People Come to You For 05:53 Why Are We Suffering? 07:34 How Do We Find Our Purpose? 13:18 Why People Struggle to Find Their Purpose 15:40 What Do We Need to Be Connected To? 21:26 Identities and the Feeling of Lack 26:56 Letting Go of Your Ideas 29:08 How to Break Old Patterns 34:57 Training New Patterns 35:43 Advice for Young Men 38:43 Why Are Young Men Struggling? 39:45 The 5 Things Holding All Humans Back 42:16 Living in a World Full of Temptations 43:23 Discipline 45:25 Be Aware of Your Trigger Moments 49:01 Bringing Light to the Dark Areas of Your Life 01:07:47 Negative Feelings That Stop You From Growing 01:10:49 How Not to Be Affected by What Others Think of You 01:26:06 Ads 01:26:58 Kung Fu and Waking Up 01:32:20 The Shaolin Virtues 01:33:13 Do You Believe in God? 01:36:02 Are You Happy? 01:37:28 What Are Karmic Connections? 01:38:49 What Is Your Daily Practice? 01:43:38 The Importance of Doing Hard Things 01:48:29 How Master Shi Embraces Growth Daily 01:53:05 First Step to Be Comfortable With Uncertainty 01:57:42 Ads 01:59:54 What Is the RAIN Method? 02:03:46 Your Last Message to Your Son 02:05:01 I Couldn't Grieve My Father's Death 02:11:22 What to Do When Things Are Left Unsaid With Someone Who's Gone 02:14:58 What Does It Mean to Master Oneself? 02:25:10 What Is Your Greatest Regret? Follow Master Shi Heng Yi:  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/okadS79yNSb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/ja5XXWfzNSb  Shaolin Temple Europe - https://g2ul0.app.link/Usjn5W6yNSb  Shaolin Online - https://g2ul0.app.link/tFVJ6fczNSb  You can pre-order Master Shi Heng Yi’s book, ‘Shaolin Spirit: The Way to Self-Mastery’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/gKQzAX2yNSb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  🚀 The 1% Diary is back - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullShaolin Warrior Monk: The Hidden Epidemic Nobody Is Talking About! This Modern Habit Is Quietly Killing Millions! Prediction For The Collapse Of The West!d856cb8a-e2f0-4612-bf73-96bfab2f667dThu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +00008999https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2025) Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2025)f392d8c1-a0be-4d69-9e9a-87c3579571bfThu, 24 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: The Church Is One (2025) In this new paragraph—&quot;The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic”—the Catechism explains how and why the Church is “One”. Fr. Mike highlights the many manifestations of the good that Jesus works through the Church, and he also urges us to cling to the “visible bonds of unity” that Christ offers us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 811-816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this new paragraph—&quot;The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic”—the Catechism explains how and why the Church is “One”. Fr. Mike highlights the many manifestations of the good that Jesus works through the Church, and he also urges us to cling to the “visible bonds of unity” that Christ offers us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 811-816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 114: The Church Is One (2025)9cc6e2fa-39e8-4d55-86a6-647a3def7875Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: The Church Is One (2025) In this new paragraph—&quot;The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic”—the Catechism explains how and why the Church is “One”. Fr. Mike highlights the many manifestations of the good that Jesus works through the Church, and he also urges us to cling to the “visible bonds of unity” that Christ offers us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 811-816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this new paragraph—&quot;The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic”—the Catechism explains how and why the Church is “One”. Fr. Mike highlights the many manifestations of the good that Jesus works through the Church, and he also urges us to cling to the “visible bonds of unity” that Christ offers us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 811-816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 114: The Church Is One (2025)8cc50700-bbf6-449a-9963-bc26a691bc97Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2025) Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2025)5776e1d0-8b7f-45b2-a2cd-8ea7fbbba74bThu, 24 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2025) Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2025)7ed9e4d0-b73d-4ba1-982c-42f9d0c66b88Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2025) Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2025)d4d96b24-31ab-4a10-ba43-1f7bb1633bc5Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHere, There, and EverywhereGraham held very still when his mom came outside, hoping she wouldn't see him. He loved to hide in the old apple tree. When he peeked through the leaves and branches, he could see Mom in the yard below. He could see Tabby, Mrs. Underwood's cat, creeping through the grass next door. He could see Brie playing with her friend across the street. But no one on the ground could see him."Graham! Brie!" Mom called. "Lunch will be ready soon--you have about five minutes left to play." She went back into the house. Graham didn't feel like coming down just yet. He lay on a branch, stretched out flat on his stomach. He watched a blue jay land by the fence. He watched Mrs. Underwood come out onto her back porch and call Tabby. He watched a red pickup truck drive down the street.When Mom came out a little later, Graham was still in the tree. "Kids!" Mom called. "Lunch is ready! Time to come in!" Graham swung down and dropped to the ground as Brie came running home."Surprise, Mom!" Graham said as he entered the kitchen. "I saw you when you came outside, but you couldn't see me! I saw you too, Brie. I could see everybody!" He grinned. "Kind of like how God watches us from up in heaven.""Nah," said Brie. "God watches everybody in the whole wide world, all at once, all the time!" She grinned at her brother. "He was watching you while you were hiding and watching us.""But that's not all," said Mom. "Unlike you in the tree, God doesn't hide from us, and He's never far away. He doesn't watch from a distance but is right here in this room! Because we trust Jesus as our Savior, the Holy Spirit is always with us, caring for us and watching over us." "I guess we can say God is here, there, and everywhere," Brie said. "He always knows where we are and what we're doing. He knows everything about us.""Then He must know I'm hungry!" Graham said as he sat down at the table. "What's for lunch?" –Katherine E. Swarts

Graham held very still when his mom came outside, hoping she wouldn't see him. He loved to hide in the old apple tree. When he peeked through the leaves and branches, he could see Mom in the yard below. He could see Tabby, Mrs. Underwood's cat, creeping through the grass next door. He could see Brie playing with her friend across the street. But no one on the ground could see him."Graham! Brie!" Mom called. "Lunch will be ready soon--you have about five minutes left to play." She went back into the house. Graham didn't feel like coming down just yet. He lay on a branch, stretched out flat on his stomach. He watched a blue jay land by the fence. He watched Mrs. Underwood come out onto her back porch and call Tabby. He watched a red pickup truck drive down the street.When Mom came out a little later, Graham was still in the tree. "Kids!" Mom called. "Lunch is ready! Time to come in!" Graham swung down and dropped to the ground as Brie came running home."Surprise, Mom!" Graham said as he entered the kitchen. "I saw you when you came outside, but you couldn't see me! I saw you too, Brie. I could see everybody!" He grinned. "Kind of like how God watches us from up in heaven.""Nah," said Brie. "God watches everybody in the whole wide world, all at once, all the time!" She grinned at her brother. "He was watching you while you were hiding and watching us.""But that's not all," said Mom. "Unlike you in the tree, God doesn't hide from us, and He's never far away. He doesn't watch from a distance but is right here in this room! Because we trust Jesus as our Savior, the Holy Spirit is always with us, caring for us and watching over us." "I guess we can say God is here, there, and everywhere," Brie said. "He always knows where we are and what we're doing. He knows everything about us.""Then He must know I'm hungry!" Graham said as he sat down at the table. "What's for lunch?" –Katherine E. Swarts

Here, There, and Everywhere03457d47-1721-4edf-95a8-c9fae723da98Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Silly Goose Read: Psalm 133 "You chose last time!” yelled Jill. “I did not!” said Kelsey. “You did!” “I guess I remember better than you.” Jill stomped over to the back porch and sat down. She and Kelsey were cousins, but they didn’t always get along very well. Jill’s brother Theo came out and sat down next to her. “What’s going on?” he asked. “Another argument?” “Kelsey is so bossy,” said Jill. “She never wants to do what I want to do.” She frowned as she glanced at Kelsey, who was walking toward the swing set. Just then a line of wild geese, honking loudly, flew high overhead. “I wonder what their problem is. They sound terrible!” said Theo. “Maybe one of them wanted to be the boss and butted its way to the front of the line.” “Don’t they take turns being the leader?” asked Jill. “They’re supposed to,” said Theo. “But maybe one of them was counting the number of times he had been the leader and decided he wasn’t getting his fair share of turns. So he tried to make them do things his way, and now all the other geese are honking at him.” He grinned at his sister. “Silly goose.” They watched as the long line of geese separated into four lines, then merged into two. The honking became a bit quieter, and finally the two lines formed into one long V. “I wonder which one got them to stop honking and work together peacefully,” said Theo. “It takes a real leader to get others to work well together. And it’s not about always doing things your way, but putting others before yourself. That’s the kind of leader Jesus was. Even though He’s King over everything, He became a servant and died for our sins—because that’s the only way we could have peace with God.” Jill looked over to where Kelsey was swinging. That’s what I want to be—a leader, she thought. Not a silly goose. She jumped up and walked over to the swing set. “Okay, Kelsey,” she said. “You can decide this time.” She smiled at her cousin. “Let’s stop honking at each other.” –Lois A. Witmer How about you? Do you always want others to do things your way? Do you try to take charge by fighting and forcing everybody else to do what you want? That’s not the kind of leader Jesus was. He put others ahead of Himself by sacrificing His life to bring us peace, and He wants us to live in peace with each other. Help others live in peace by doing what’s best for everyone, not just yourself. That’s the mark of a true leader. Today's Key Verse: Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (NIV) Ephesians 4:3 Today's Key Thought: Learn to get along with others

Read: Psalm 133 "You chose last time!” yelled Jill. “I did not!” said Kelsey. “You did!” “I guess I remember better than you.” Jill stomped over to the back porch and sat down. She and Kelsey were cousins, but they didn’t always get along very well. Jill’s brother Theo came out and sat down next to her. “What’s going on?” he asked. “Another argument?” “Kelsey is so bossy,” said Jill. “She never wants to do what I want to do.” She frowned as she glanced at Kelsey, who was walking toward the swing set. Just then a line of wild geese, honking loudly, flew high overhead. “I wonder what their problem is. They sound terrible!” said Theo. “Maybe one of them wanted to be the boss and butted its way to the front of the line.” “Don’t they take turns being the leader?” asked Jill. “They’re supposed to,” said Theo. “But maybe one of them was counting the number of times he had been the leader and decided he wasn’t getting his fair share of turns. So he tried to make them do things his way, and now all the other geese are honking at him.” He grinned at his sister. “Silly goose.” They watched as the long line of geese separated into four lines, then merged into two. The honking became a bit quieter, and finally the two lines formed into one long V. “I wonder which one got them to stop honking and work together peacefully,” said Theo. “It takes a real leader to get others to work well together. And it’s not about always doing things your way, but putting others before yourself. That’s the kind of leader Jesus was. Even though He’s King over everything, He became a servant and died for our sins—because that’s the only way we could have peace with God.” Jill looked over to where Kelsey was swinging. That’s what I want to be—a leader, she thought. Not a silly goose. She jumped up and walked over to the swing set. “Okay, Kelsey,” she said. “You can decide this time.” She smiled at her cousin. “Let’s stop honking at each other.” –Lois A. Witmer How about you? Do you always want others to do things your way? Do you try to take charge by fighting and forcing everybody else to do what you want? That’s not the kind of leader Jesus was. He put others ahead of Himself by sacrificing His life to bring us peace, and He wants us to live in peace with each other. Help others live in peace by doing what’s best for everyone, not just yourself. That’s the mark of a true leader. Today's Key Verse: Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (NIV) Ephesians 4:3 Today's Key Thought: Learn to get along with others

Silly Goose d415483d-2619-4094-b3e3-ba3d29a794efWed, 23 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: Broken Trust (2025) In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 113: Broken Trust (2025)c2aaf3ba-7874-4521-8561-6d095f5d5697Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: The Temple of the Holy Spirit (2025) “What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is the Church.” The Catechism uncovers how the Holy Spirit truly builds up the whole Church in the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike dives into the incredibly diverse gifts that the Holy Spirit gives up for the building up of the Kingdom—the charisms. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 797-810. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is the Church.” The Catechism uncovers how the Holy Spirit truly builds up the whole Church in the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike dives into the incredibly diverse gifts that the Holy Spirit gives up for the building up of the Kingdom—the charisms. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 797-810. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 113: The Temple of the Holy Spirit (2025)688ff4b8-6970-40c5-959a-23fdfcb3f6e7Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: The Temple of the Holy Spirit (2025) “What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is the Church.” The Catechism uncovers how the Holy Spirit truly builds up the whole Church in the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike dives into the incredibly diverse gifts that the Holy Spirit gives up for the building up of the Kingdom—the charisms. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 797-810. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is the Church.” The Catechism uncovers how the Holy Spirit truly builds up the whole Church in the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike dives into the incredibly diverse gifts that the Holy Spirit gives up for the building up of the Kingdom—the charisms. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 797-810. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 113: The Temple of the Holy Spirit (2025)5aa926e9-9eb9-4f63-8101-a4609152e849Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: Broken Trust (2025) In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 113: Broken Trust (2025)bca020ba-7a51-4d93-9a16-55d7b14ce4d1Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: Broken Trust (2025) In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 113: Broken Trust (2025)8df2f1f2-3916-4c49-899f-45bb5f17bcfdWed, 23 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: Broken Trust (2025) In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 113: Broken Trust (2025)50c88c4d-15c4-4b80-9b76-15d49ddb4028Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSilly Goose"You chose last time!" yelled Jill."I did not!" said Kelsey. "You did!" "I guess I remember better than you." Jill stomped over to the back porch and sat down. She and Kelsey were cousins, but they didn't always get along very well.Jill's brother Theo came out and sat down next to her. "What's going on?" he asked. "Another argument?""Kelsey is so bossy," said Jill. "She never wants to do what I want to do." She frowned as she glanced at Kelsey, who was walking toward the swing set. Just then a line of wild geese, honking loudly, flew high overhead."I wonder what their problem is. They sound terrible!" said Theo. "Maybe one of them wanted to be the boss and butted its way to the front of the line.""Don't they take turns being the leader?" asked Jill."They're supposed to," said Theo. "But maybe one of them was counting the number of times he had been the leader and decided he wasn't getting his fair share of turns. So he tried to make them do things his way, and now all the other geese are honking at him." He grinned at his sister. "Silly goose." They watched as the long line of geese separated into four lines, then merged into two. The honking became a bit quieter, and finally the two lines formed into one long V. "I wonder which one got them to stop honking and work together peacefully," said Theo. "It takes a real leader to get others to work well together. And it's not about always doing things your way, but putting others before yourself. That's the kind of leader Jesus was. Even though He's King over everything, He became a servant and died for our sins--because that's the only way we could have peace with God." Jill looked over to where Kelsey was swinging. That's what I want to be--a leader, she thought. Not a silly goose.She jumped up and walked over to the swing set. "Okay, Kelsey," she said. "You can decide this time." She smiled at her cousin. "Let's stop honking at each other." –Lois A. Witmer

"You chose last time!" yelled Jill."I did not!" said Kelsey. "You did!" "I guess I remember better than you." Jill stomped over to the back porch and sat down. She and Kelsey were cousins, but they didn't always get along very well.Jill's brother Theo came out and sat down next to her. "What's going on?" he asked. "Another argument?""Kelsey is so bossy," said Jill. "She never wants to do what I want to do." She frowned as she glanced at Kelsey, who was walking toward the swing set. Just then a line of wild geese, honking loudly, flew high overhead."I wonder what their problem is. They sound terrible!" said Theo. "Maybe one of them wanted to be the boss and butted its way to the front of the line.""Don't they take turns being the leader?" asked Jill."They're supposed to," said Theo. "But maybe one of them was counting the number of times he had been the leader and decided he wasn't getting his fair share of turns. So he tried to make them do things his way, and now all the other geese are honking at him." He grinned at his sister. "Silly goose." They watched as the long line of geese separated into four lines, then merged into two. The honking became a bit quieter, and finally the two lines formed into one long V. "I wonder which one got them to stop honking and work together peacefully," said Theo. "It takes a real leader to get others to work well together. And it's not about always doing things your way, but putting others before yourself. That's the kind of leader Jesus was. Even though He's King over everything, He became a servant and died for our sins--because that's the only way we could have peace with God." Jill looked over to where Kelsey was swinging. That's what I want to be--a leader, she thought. Not a silly goose.She jumped up and walked over to the swing set. "Okay, Kelsey," she said. "You can decide this time." She smiled at her cousin. "Let's stop honking at each other." –Lois A. Witmer

Silly Goose9c072267-a012-4721-b002-fd86bf713580Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Community Cleanup Read: Genesis 1:28-31; Colossians 1:15-20 Gabe turned his nose away from the fast-food scraps and held them at arm’s length. “I think my nose is more sensitive than most. This is disgusting.” The sun beat down, and a soft breeze sent wafts of rotten smells up his nostrils. His friend Cassi just shook her head and urged him on. Their church had partnered with the city to orchestrate a park cleanup across the street from their chapel. It’s about time, Gabe had thought. He was tired of stepping over litter at the playground. Volunteers spread across the grassy opening armed with gloves and rolls of trash bags; only the lucky ones got plastic reach extenders to jab at the waste. After a couple hours of picking up trash, Gabe looked around at the huge park and wondered if it even made a difference. “Good work, guys!” Gabe and Cassi turned to see the pastor’s eldest son, Brent, wheeling a wagon over their way. “Want a bottle of water?” he asked. They nodded vigorously and Brent handed them each a bottle. Gabe guzzled his down in seconds, flattened the bottle, and tossed it into the recycling bag. He groaned. “It smells out here.” “Do you know why we’re doing this park cleanup?” Brent asked them. Gabe had no idea. With a shrug, Cassie said, “To do something nice for the community, I guess.” “Yes, and we’re doing it because God gave us this earth as a gift,” Brent explained. “God’s given us everything out of love for us—including His own Son to save us so we can have a relationship with Him. The earth is a blessing from God; He provides food, water, shelter, clothing, and medicines through its resources. The things of this earth are meant to be a blessing for everyone, so one way we can show others the love of Jesus, who is King over all God’s creation, is by making sure the earth is taken care of.” Cassi nudged Gabe’s shoulder and smiled. “Like making sure the playground is clean for everyone to use.” Gabe looked over the playground and imagined how nice it would be for the community if it were all cleaned up. “I guess it would be a good way to love our neighbors.” –Zoe Brickner How about you? Do you enjoy being outside in God’s beautiful creation? What are some things you have benefited from that come from nature? God made this world for us as an overflow of His endless love—love so great that He gave us His Son, Jesus, who reigns over the earth. One way we can thank God for His gifts and love our neighbors at the same time is by caring for the earth so everyone can enjoy it. Today's Key Verse: The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. (NIV) Psalm 24:1 Today's Key Thought: Take care of the earth

Read: Genesis 1:28-31; Colossians 1:15-20 Gabe turned his nose away from the fast-food scraps and held them at arm’s length. “I think my nose is more sensitive than most. This is disgusting.” The sun beat down, and a soft breeze sent wafts of rotten smells up his nostrils. His friend Cassi just shook her head and urged him on. Their church had partnered with the city to orchestrate a park cleanup across the street from their chapel. It’s about time, Gabe had thought. He was tired of stepping over litter at the playground. Volunteers spread across the grassy opening armed with gloves and rolls of trash bags; only the lucky ones got plastic reach extenders to jab at the waste. After a couple hours of picking up trash, Gabe looked around at the huge park and wondered if it even made a difference. “Good work, guys!” Gabe and Cassi turned to see the pastor’s eldest son, Brent, wheeling a wagon over their way. “Want a bottle of water?” he asked. They nodded vigorously and Brent handed them each a bottle. Gabe guzzled his down in seconds, flattened the bottle, and tossed it into the recycling bag. He groaned. “It smells out here.” “Do you know why we’re doing this park cleanup?” Brent asked them. Gabe had no idea. With a shrug, Cassie said, “To do something nice for the community, I guess.” “Yes, and we’re doing it because God gave us this earth as a gift,” Brent explained. “God’s given us everything out of love for us—including His own Son to save us so we can have a relationship with Him. The earth is a blessing from God; He provides food, water, shelter, clothing, and medicines through its resources. The things of this earth are meant to be a blessing for everyone, so one way we can show others the love of Jesus, who is King over all God’s creation, is by making sure the earth is taken care of.” Cassi nudged Gabe’s shoulder and smiled. “Like making sure the playground is clean for everyone to use.” Gabe looked over the playground and imagined how nice it would be for the community if it were all cleaned up. “I guess it would be a good way to love our neighbors.” –Zoe Brickner How about you? Do you enjoy being outside in God’s beautiful creation? What are some things you have benefited from that come from nature? God made this world for us as an overflow of His endless love—love so great that He gave us His Son, Jesus, who reigns over the earth. One way we can thank God for His gifts and love our neighbors at the same time is by caring for the earth so everyone can enjoy it. Today's Key Verse: The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. (NIV) Psalm 24:1 Today's Key Thought: Take care of the earth

Community Cleanup 37668479-972a-437f-815a-578a038dd1cbTue, 22 Apr 2025 07:44:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: True Friendship (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 112: True Friendship (2025)79309e31-fde3-4fe2-9634-794cf1ce2ac6Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: The Church Is the Bride (2025) Christ is the head of the Church. The Catechism describes Jesus’ relationship to his Church as “a personal relationship…expressed by the image of bridegroom and bride.” Fr. Mike points out how important this is by reminding us that, underneath all of the doctrine and the dogma, God is madly in love with you. If we always remember this love, everything else will fall into place. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 792-796. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Christ is the head of the Church. The Catechism describes Jesus’ relationship to his Church as “a personal relationship…expressed by the image of bridegroom and bride.” Fr. Mike points out how important this is by reminding us that, underneath all of the doctrine and the dogma, God is madly in love with you. If we always remember this love, everything else will fall into place. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 792-796. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 112: The Church Is the Bride (2025)1d045053-a00a-4e1e-8195-cbf04246ae4cTue, 22 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: The Church Is the Bride (2025) Christ is the head of the Church. The Catechism describes Jesus’ relationship to his Church as “a personal relationship…expressed by the image of bridegroom and bride.” Fr. Mike points out how important this is by reminding us that, underneath all of the doctrine and the dogma, God is madly in love with you. If we always remember this love, everything else will fall into place. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 792-796. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Christ is the head of the Church. The Catechism describes Jesus’ relationship to his Church as “a personal relationship…expressed by the image of bridegroom and bride.” Fr. Mike points out how important this is by reminding us that, underneath all of the doctrine and the dogma, God is madly in love with you. If we always remember this love, everything else will fall into place. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 792-796. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 112: The Church Is the Bride (2025)8dfd5ede-2a7b-4e2a-b083-144362f680c5Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: True Friendship (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 112: True Friendship (2025)7b79a698-3bb5-46cf-8119-fd775712f3c9Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: True Friendship (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 112: True Friendship (2025)dfbe16c3-ce9e-40ae-aa88-84d61f5a6acdTue, 22 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: True Friendship (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 112: True Friendship (2025)58f99076-74a9-4089-8666-201d5704cb3dTue, 22 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCommunity CleanupGabe turned his nose away from the fast-food scraps and held them at arm's length. "I think my nose is more sensitive than most. This is disgusting." The sun beat down, and a soft breeze sent wafts of rotten smells up his nostrils. His friend Cassi just shook her head and urged him on. Their church had partnered with the city to orchestrate a park cleanup across the street from their chapel. It's about time, Gabe had thought. He was tired of stepping over litter at the playground.Volunteers spread across the grassy opening armed with gloves and rolls of trash bags; only the lucky ones got plastic reach extenders to jab at the waste. After a couple hours of picking up trash, Gabe looked around at the huge park and wondered if it even made a difference. "Good work, guys!" Gabe and Cassi turned to see the pastor's eldest son, Brent, wheeling a wagon over their way. "Want a bottle of water?" he asked. They nodded vigorously and Brent handed them each a bottle. Gabe guzzled his down in seconds, flattened the bottle, and tossed it into the recycling bag. He groaned. "It smells out here.""Do you know why we're doing this park cleanup?" Brent asked them.Gabe had no idea. With a shrug, Cassie said, "To do something nice for the community, I guess.""Yes, and we're doing it because God gave us this earth as a gift," Brent explained. "God's given us everything out of love for us--including His own Son to save us so we can have a relationship with Him. The earth is a blessing from God; He provides food, water, shelter, clothing, and medicines through its resources. The things of this earth are meant to be a blessing for everyone, so one way we can show others the love of Jesus, who is King over all God's creation, is by making sure the earth is taken care of."Cassi nudged Gabe's shoulder and smiled. "Like making sure the playground is clean for everyone to use." Gabe looked over the playground and imagined how nice it would be for the community if it were all cleaned up. "I guess it would be a good way to love our neighbors." –Zoe Brickner

Gabe turned his nose away from the fast-food scraps and held them at arm's length. "I think my nose is more sensitive than most. This is disgusting." The sun beat down, and a soft breeze sent wafts of rotten smells up his nostrils. His friend Cassi just shook her head and urged him on. Their church had partnered with the city to orchestrate a park cleanup across the street from their chapel. It's about time, Gabe had thought. He was tired of stepping over litter at the playground.Volunteers spread across the grassy opening armed with gloves and rolls of trash bags; only the lucky ones got plastic reach extenders to jab at the waste. After a couple hours of picking up trash, Gabe looked around at the huge park and wondered if it even made a difference. "Good work, guys!" Gabe and Cassi turned to see the pastor's eldest son, Brent, wheeling a wagon over their way. "Want a bottle of water?" he asked. They nodded vigorously and Brent handed them each a bottle. Gabe guzzled his down in seconds, flattened the bottle, and tossed it into the recycling bag. He groaned. "It smells out here.""Do you know why we're doing this park cleanup?" Brent asked them.Gabe had no idea. With a shrug, Cassie said, "To do something nice for the community, I guess.""Yes, and we're doing it because God gave us this earth as a gift," Brent explained. "God's given us everything out of love for us--including His own Son to save us so we can have a relationship with Him. The earth is a blessing from God; He provides food, water, shelter, clothing, and medicines through its resources. The things of this earth are meant to be a blessing for everyone, so one way we can show others the love of Jesus, who is King over all God's creation, is by making sure the earth is taken care of."Cassi nudged Gabe's shoulder and smiled. "Like making sure the playground is clean for everyone to use." Gabe looked over the playground and imagined how nice it would be for the community if it were all cleaned up. "I guess it would be a good way to love our neighbors." –Zoe Brickner

Community Cleanupc5144b18-8ad7-466d-b5ed-a2d6312b0c36Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags244 - Self Care vs Self SacrificeI just want what I want when I want it! Perhaps you've thought or felt that before? I certainly have. It's actually hard work to discern how to balance when I need to care for myself and when I need to tend to the needs of others. There is no one right answer, and it's easy to fall into vice in either direction. As we go through life, the right balance changes. We have to adapt as our lives change (perhaps another child is born) and as those around us change (perhaps our wife is sick.) How do we balance this? Join me in this episode as I cover some basics in this balance. I talk about marriage, children, and work. I invite you to be prayerfully attentive to really understand if a passtime is restorative to you or not.

I just want what I want when I want it! Perhaps you've thought or felt that before? I certainly have. It's actually hard work to discern how to balance when I need to care for myself and when I need to tend to the needs of others. There is no one right answer, and it's easy to fall into vice in either direction. As we go through life, the right balance changes. We have to adapt as our lives change (perhaps another child is born) and as those around us change (perhaps our wife is sick.) How do we balance this? Join me in this episode as I cover some basics in this balance. I talk about marriage, children, and work. I invite you to be prayerfully attentive to really understand if a passtime is restorative to you or not.

full244 - Self Care vs Self Sacrifice9556d3ba-4713-49c6-8d96-1cb8346e529eMon, 21 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Scary Storms Read: Psalm 23:1-6 Madison’s dog nuzzled up against her hand, whining anxiously. Madison closed her history textbook and looked down. “What’s wrong, Buddy?” she asked, even though she knew Buddy couldn’t answer. Then she heard thunder booming in the distance. Buddy perked up his ears, then whined again. Madison looked out the window at the dark clouds piling high as rain began hitting the glass. A bolt of lightning flashed across the sky. Madison bent down to stroke Buddy’s head. “It’s okay,” she said. “It’s just a storm. You’re safe inside.” Buddy whined some more. Madison sighed. She needed to study for her big test tomorrow. Her heart beat faster just thinking about it. “Come on, Buddy, you’re fine.” Madison picked up her book again, feeling sick to her stomach. She always had trouble remembering all the dates and places, then she’d panic, which made it even harder to think. She hoped she wouldn’t forget everything she studied. Mom walked into the room. “What’s wrong?” she asked. Madison sighed again. “Buddy’s scared of the storm, but I need to finish my homework.” Mom nodded. “Buddy’s always been scared of storms.” She thought for a minute. “What are some things that scare you, Madison?” Madison looked up, surprised. “I’m scared of heights. Remember when Dad wanted me to go down that big water slide, but I couldn’t even make it up the stairs?” She paused. “And sometimes I’m scared to take tests. I worry I won’t remember everything and will get a bad grade.” “So who do you go to for help?” asked Mom. “Well, sometimes you and Dad. You help me study.” “And that’s good. But there’s someone else you can also go to.” Mom reached down and patted Buddy’s head. “Isn’t it interesting that Buddy knows to come to you for comfort? That’s how Jesus wants us to think about Him. He wants to be our first option for peace and comfort. When we come to Him with our fears, He comforts us and reminds us that He’s in control and will always love us and be with us no matter what happens.” “So, since I’m worried about my test, I should pray about it?” Madison asked. Mom nodded. “I think that’s a great idea.” –Abigail Singrey How about you? What scares you? Is it spiders, the dark, or meeting new kids at church or school? Maybe you freeze up with fear, or maybe you get a funny feeling in your stomach. Whatever worries you have, you can bring them to Jesus. He won’t think they’re silly. When we pray to God about whatever is troubling us, He will calm our worries and let us know He’s with us. Today's Key Verse: Give all your worries to Him because He cares for you. (NLV) 1 Peter 5:7 Today's Key Thought: Pray about your problems

Read: Psalm 23:1-6 Madison’s dog nuzzled up against her hand, whining anxiously. Madison closed her history textbook and looked down. “What’s wrong, Buddy?” she asked, even though she knew Buddy couldn’t answer. Then she heard thunder booming in the distance. Buddy perked up his ears, then whined again. Madison looked out the window at the dark clouds piling high as rain began hitting the glass. A bolt of lightning flashed across the sky. Madison bent down to stroke Buddy’s head. “It’s okay,” she said. “It’s just a storm. You’re safe inside.” Buddy whined some more. Madison sighed. She needed to study for her big test tomorrow. Her heart beat faster just thinking about it. “Come on, Buddy, you’re fine.” Madison picked up her book again, feeling sick to her stomach. She always had trouble remembering all the dates and places, then she’d panic, which made it even harder to think. She hoped she wouldn’t forget everything she studied. Mom walked into the room. “What’s wrong?” she asked. Madison sighed again. “Buddy’s scared of the storm, but I need to finish my homework.” Mom nodded. “Buddy’s always been scared of storms.” She thought for a minute. “What are some things that scare you, Madison?” Madison looked up, surprised. “I’m scared of heights. Remember when Dad wanted me to go down that big water slide, but I couldn’t even make it up the stairs?” She paused. “And sometimes I’m scared to take tests. I worry I won’t remember everything and will get a bad grade.” “So who do you go to for help?” asked Mom. “Well, sometimes you and Dad. You help me study.” “And that’s good. But there’s someone else you can also go to.” Mom reached down and patted Buddy’s head. “Isn’t it interesting that Buddy knows to come to you for comfort? That’s how Jesus wants us to think about Him. He wants to be our first option for peace and comfort. When we come to Him with our fears, He comforts us and reminds us that He’s in control and will always love us and be with us no matter what happens.” “So, since I’m worried about my test, I should pray about it?” Madison asked. Mom nodded. “I think that’s a great idea.” –Abigail Singrey How about you? What scares you? Is it spiders, the dark, or meeting new kids at church or school? Maybe you freeze up with fear, or maybe you get a funny feeling in your stomach. Whatever worries you have, you can bring them to Jesus. He won’t think they’re silly. When we pray to God about whatever is troubling us, He will calm our worries and let us know He’s with us. Today's Key Verse: Give all your worries to Him because He cares for you. (NLV) 1 Peter 5:7 Today's Key Thought: Pray about your problems

Scary Storms 3172b83d-6e30-451b-bc50-be9994f5bd13Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:15:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFormer FBI Agent: If They Do This Please RUN! Narcissists Favourite Trick To Control You! They're Controlling You Like A Puppet!Joe Navarro spent decades catching liars for the FBI, now he reveals the subconscious habits that are sabotaging your success Joe Navarro is a former FBI agent and internationally recognised expert in the interpretation and application of nonverbal behaviour. He is also the author of over 15 books such as, 'Be Exceptional: Master the Five Traits That Set Extraordinary People Apart'. In this conversation, Joe and Steven discuss topics such as, the quiet trick that gives you instant control, how to read any room like a book, the negotiation trick the FBI use, and the one gesture that reveals you’re not confidence.  00:00 Intro 02:25 Who Are You and What Have You Spent Your Life Working On? 04:30 What Is It You're Giving People? 07:16 How Would My Life Change If I Applied Your Knowledge? 11:13 Your Career 12:01 Behavioral Program at the FBI 15:01 Have You Caught Spies? 22:08 Story of Catching a Spy Using Flowers 26:42 How Many People Could Be Spies Walking Among Us? 29:16 Is Body Language Important? 34:43 First Impressions 37:33 How Do We Synchronize With Someone? 44:15 Eyebrow Knitting 46:08 Eyelid Touching 49:45 What Do Our Lips Give Away? 51:14 The Supersternal Notch 55:54 How Do We Negotiate? 1:02:49 Writing Down the Goal of Your Negotiation 1:06:51 Taking Control of a Situation 1:11:07 When Should We Walk Into Rooms? 1:15:09 Why Does Height Matter When Speaking to Someone? 1:20:25 What Clues in Someone’s Posture Should We Look For? 1:26:00 The Importance of Observing 1:27:42 Can You Train Confidence? 1:31:59 Don’t Rise at the End of a Sentence 1:34:20 Speaking in Cadence 1:36:31 Hand Gestures 1:38:12 Eye Contact 1:39:40 What to Do When Greeting People 1:42:59 Should We Be Taking Notes? 1:46:07 Handshakes 1:48:42 Behaviors You Wouldn’t Want From a Leader 1:49:34 Self-Mastery 1:51:52 The Importance of Taking Action 1:53:22 Observation 1:53:42 Psychological Comfort 1:57:59 How to Spot a Narcissist 2:04:07 Narcissism and Self-Belief 2:06:02 How Has Seeing All of This Changed You as a Human? 2:11:22 Is There a Proudest Day in Your Career? 2:13:10 The Importance of Connecting 2:14:53 What Do People Say They Like About You? Follow Joe: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/mEIBxWMqESb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/2r4SCkOqESb  Body Language Academy - https://g2ul0.app.link/xDCgWDRqESb  You can purchase Joe Navarro’s book ‘Be Exceptional: Master the Five Traits That Set Extraordinary People Apart’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/gbRf5uWqESb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  The 1% Diary is back - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Navarro spent decades catching liars for the FBI, now he reveals the subconscious habits that are sabotaging your success Joe Navarro is a former FBI agent and internationally recognised expert in the interpretation and application of nonverbal behaviour. He is also the author of over 15 books such as, 'Be Exceptional: Master the Five Traits That Set Extraordinary People Apart'. In this conversation, Joe and Steven discuss topics such as, the quiet trick that gives you instant control, how to read any room like a book, the negotiation trick the FBI use, and the one gesture that reveals you’re not confidence.  00:00 Intro 02:25 Who Are You and What Have You Spent Your Life Working On? 04:30 What Is It You're Giving People? 07:16 How Would My Life Change If I Applied Your Knowledge? 11:13 Your Career 12:01 Behavioral Program at the FBI 15:01 Have You Caught Spies? 22:08 Story of Catching a Spy Using Flowers 26:42 How Many People Could Be Spies Walking Among Us? 29:16 Is Body Language Important? 34:43 First Impressions 37:33 How Do We Synchronize With Someone? 44:15 Eyebrow Knitting 46:08 Eyelid Touching 49:45 What Do Our Lips Give Away? 51:14 The Supersternal Notch 55:54 How Do We Negotiate? 1:02:49 Writing Down the Goal of Your Negotiation 1:06:51 Taking Control of a Situation 1:11:07 When Should We Walk Into Rooms? 1:15:09 Why Does Height Matter When Speaking to Someone? 1:20:25 What Clues in Someone’s Posture Should We Look For? 1:26:00 The Importance of Observing 1:27:42 Can You Train Confidence? 1:31:59 Don’t Rise at the End of a Sentence 1:34:20 Speaking in Cadence 1:36:31 Hand Gestures 1:38:12 Eye Contact 1:39:40 What to Do When Greeting People 1:42:59 Should We Be Taking Notes? 1:46:07 Handshakes 1:48:42 Behaviors You Wouldn’t Want From a Leader 1:49:34 Self-Mastery 1:51:52 The Importance of Taking Action 1:53:22 Observation 1:53:42 Psychological Comfort 1:57:59 How to Spot a Narcissist 2:04:07 Narcissism and Self-Belief 2:06:02 How Has Seeing All of This Changed You as a Human? 2:11:22 Is There a Proudest Day in Your Career? 2:13:10 The Importance of Connecting 2:14:53 What Do People Say They Like About You? Follow Joe: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/mEIBxWMqESb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/2r4SCkOqESb  Body Language Academy - https://g2ul0.app.link/xDCgWDRqESb  You can purchase Joe Navarro’s book ‘Be Exceptional: Master the Five Traits That Set Extraordinary People Apart’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/gbRf5uWqESb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  The 1% Diary is back - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFormer FBI Agent: If They Do This Please RUN! Narcissists Favourite Trick To Control You! They're Controlling You Like A Puppet!39dbeab2-c42f-42ec-b806-1489da2bc476Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +00008722https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2025) Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2025)c484396e-197f-497b-acff-a9b9465b003cMon, 21 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: The Church as the Body of Christ (2025) “The Church is communion with Jesus.” The Catechism shows us what it means for the Church to be considered the “body of Christ”. Fr. Mike explains how being part of the Church makes us “united in him, in his body”—more intimately connected with Jesus than even the Apostles were. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 787-791. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“The Church is communion with Jesus.” The Catechism shows us what it means for the Church to be considered the “body of Christ”. Fr. Mike explains how being part of the Church makes us “united in him, in his body”—more intimately connected with Jesus than even the Apostles were. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 787-791. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 111: The Church as the Body of Christ (2025)c597bbf6-30aa-4437-8a0e-0d5a49fa7320Mon, 21 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: The Church as the Body of Christ (2025) “The Church is communion with Jesus.” The Catechism shows us what it means for the Church to be considered the “body of Christ”. Fr. Mike explains how being part of the Church makes us “united in him, in his body”—more intimately connected with Jesus than even the Apostles were. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 787-791. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“The Church is communion with Jesus.” The Catechism shows us what it means for the Church to be considered the “body of Christ”. Fr. Mike explains how being part of the Church makes us “united in him, in his body”—more intimately connected with Jesus than even the Apostles were. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 787-791. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 111: The Church as the Body of Christ (2025)1bf530d6-46d6-4cae-8fa8-288baa8b6878Mon, 21 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2025) Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2025)01084109-1315-4bbd-97a0-06c5919f6c7cMon, 21 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2025) Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2025)46c12958-ec3c-4916-a94b-43236c7665e5Mon, 21 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2025) Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2025)ce1bbea7-388b-4cc9-bb19-12e96e6670abMon, 21 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsScary StormsMadison's dog nuzzled up against her hand, whining anxiously. Madison closed her history textbook and looked down. "What's wrong, Buddy?" she asked, even though she knew Buddy couldn't answer. Then she heard thunder booming in the distance. Buddy perked up his ears, then whined again. Madison looked out the window at the dark clouds piling high as rain began hitting the glass. A bolt of lightning flashed across the sky. Madison bent down to stroke Buddy's head. "It's okay," she said. "It's just a storm. You're safe inside."Buddy whined some more. Madison sighed. She needed to study for her big test tomorrow. Her heart beat faster just thinking about it. "Come on, Buddy, you're fine." Madison picked up her book again, feeling sick to her stomach. She always had trouble remembering all the dates and places, then she'd panic, which made it even harder to think. She hoped she wouldn't forget everything she studied.Mom walked into the room. "What's wrong?" she asked.Madison sighed again. "Buddy's scared of the storm, but I need to finish my homework."Mom nodded. "Buddy's always been scared of storms." She thought for a minute. "What are some things that scare you, Madison?"Madison looked up, surprised. "I'm scared of heights. Remember when Dad wanted me to go down that big water slide, but I couldn't even make it up the stairs?" She paused. "And sometimes I'm scared to take tests. I worry I won't remember everything and will get a bad grade.""So who do you go to for help?" asked Mom."Well, sometimes you and Dad. You help me study.""And that's good. But there's someone else you can also go to." Mom reached down and patted Buddy's head. "Isn't it interesting that Buddy knows to come to you for comfort? That's how Jesus wants us to think about Him. He wants to be our first option for peace and comfort. When we come to Him with our fears, He comforts us and reminds us that He's in control and will always love us and be with us no matter what happens.""So, since I'm worried about my test, I should pray about it?" Madison asked.Mom nodded. "I think that's a great idea." –Abigail Singrey

Madison's dog nuzzled up against her hand, whining anxiously. Madison closed her history textbook and looked down. "What's wrong, Buddy?" she asked, even though she knew Buddy couldn't answer. Then she heard thunder booming in the distance. Buddy perked up his ears, then whined again. Madison looked out the window at the dark clouds piling high as rain began hitting the glass. A bolt of lightning flashed across the sky. Madison bent down to stroke Buddy's head. "It's okay," she said. "It's just a storm. You're safe inside."Buddy whined some more. Madison sighed. She needed to study for her big test tomorrow. Her heart beat faster just thinking about it. "Come on, Buddy, you're fine." Madison picked up her book again, feeling sick to her stomach. She always had trouble remembering all the dates and places, then she'd panic, which made it even harder to think. She hoped she wouldn't forget everything she studied.Mom walked into the room. "What's wrong?" she asked.Madison sighed again. "Buddy's scared of the storm, but I need to finish my homework."Mom nodded. "Buddy's always been scared of storms." She thought for a minute. "What are some things that scare you, Madison?"Madison looked up, surprised. "I'm scared of heights. Remember when Dad wanted me to go down that big water slide, but I couldn't even make it up the stairs?" She paused. "And sometimes I'm scared to take tests. I worry I won't remember everything and will get a bad grade.""So who do you go to for help?" asked Mom."Well, sometimes you and Dad. You help me study.""And that's good. But there's someone else you can also go to." Mom reached down and patted Buddy's head. "Isn't it interesting that Buddy knows to come to you for comfort? That's how Jesus wants us to think about Him. He wants to be our first option for peace and comfort. When we come to Him with our fears, He comforts us and reminds us that He's in control and will always love us and be with us no matter what happens.""So, since I'm worried about my test, I should pray about it?" Madison asked.Mom nodded. "I think that's a great idea." –Abigail Singrey

Scary Stormse25cd045-8396-4315-9df4-58ac6f41de82Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Finished Read: John 19:28-30 Evan breathed deeply through his nose as he walked into the kitchen. “Yum!” he said, walking over to where his older sister was working. “Lemon pie!” “Oh no, you don’t!” said Zoe, shooing him away with her spatula. “This is nowhere near finished.” “Okay, but I’ll be waiting for it,” Evan said, then headed upstairs to do homework. When he came back later, Zoe had poured the filling into the pie shell. “Can I have some pie now?” he asked. Zoe shook her head. “It’s still not finished,” she told him. “It’s lemon meringue pie, and it doesn’t have any meringue on it yet.” Evan checked back one more time before dinner. “It’s finished now,” Zoe told him, “but you can’t have any yet. I baked it for dessert tonight.” After dinner, Zoe finally brought the pie to the table. Evan scooped up and swallowed every bit on his plate. “Now the pie’s really finished,” he said, patting his stomach. “It’s all gone.” For devotions that night, Dad read from the Gospel of John. “‘It is finished.’ Those were the last words Jesus said on the cross,” Dad said, closing his Bible. “Sounds a lot like some of the words being said in the kitchen this afternoon. A couple of times I overheard Zoe tell Evan that the lemon pie wasn’t finished yet. Finally, she said it was finished, but even then it didn’t do Evan any good. Why not?” “Because I didn’t eat any of it,” replied Evan. “Her fault, not mine!” “I don’t doubt it,” Dad said with a smile. “Well, Jesus came to earth to take the punishment for our sin. On the cross, He finally said, ‘It is finished.’ His work was done. But a lot of people are missing the full benefit of His finished work. Why?” “Because they haven’t trusted Him as their Savior,” Zoe said after a moment. “Right,” said Dad. “To enjoy the finished pie, we had to take it for ourselves and eat it. And to enjoy the benefit of Jesus’s finished work—the joy and peace of having a relationship with God that lasts for eternity—we have to receive it for ourselves. We have to believe in Jesus and trust Him to save us to become a child of God.” –Hazel W. Marett How about you? Have you received the benefit of what Jesus did for you on the cross? Are you trusting Him to save you from sin and give you eternal life? He finished the work of purchasing your salvation, and He offers it to you right now. Receive it for yourself by trusting in Him. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. (NIV) John 1:12 Today's Key Thought: Accept Jesus's finished work

Read: John 19:28-30 Evan breathed deeply through his nose as he walked into the kitchen. “Yum!” he said, walking over to where his older sister was working. “Lemon pie!” “Oh no, you don’t!” said Zoe, shooing him away with her spatula. “This is nowhere near finished.” “Okay, but I’ll be waiting for it,” Evan said, then headed upstairs to do homework. When he came back later, Zoe had poured the filling into the pie shell. “Can I have some pie now?” he asked. Zoe shook her head. “It’s still not finished,” she told him. “It’s lemon meringue pie, and it doesn’t have any meringue on it yet.” Evan checked back one more time before dinner. “It’s finished now,” Zoe told him, “but you can’t have any yet. I baked it for dessert tonight.” After dinner, Zoe finally brought the pie to the table. Evan scooped up and swallowed every bit on his plate. “Now the pie’s really finished,” he said, patting his stomach. “It’s all gone.” For devotions that night, Dad read from the Gospel of John. “‘It is finished.’ Those were the last words Jesus said on the cross,” Dad said, closing his Bible. “Sounds a lot like some of the words being said in the kitchen this afternoon. A couple of times I overheard Zoe tell Evan that the lemon pie wasn’t finished yet. Finally, she said it was finished, but even then it didn’t do Evan any good. Why not?” “Because I didn’t eat any of it,” replied Evan. “Her fault, not mine!” “I don’t doubt it,” Dad said with a smile. “Well, Jesus came to earth to take the punishment for our sin. On the cross, He finally said, ‘It is finished.’ His work was done. But a lot of people are missing the full benefit of His finished work. Why?” “Because they haven’t trusted Him as their Savior,” Zoe said after a moment. “Right,” said Dad. “To enjoy the finished pie, we had to take it for ourselves and eat it. And to enjoy the benefit of Jesus’s finished work—the joy and peace of having a relationship with God that lasts for eternity—we have to receive it for ourselves. We have to believe in Jesus and trust Him to save us to become a child of God.” –Hazel W. Marett How about you? Have you received the benefit of what Jesus did for you on the cross? Are you trusting Him to save you from sin and give you eternal life? He finished the work of purchasing your salvation, and He offers it to you right now. Receive it for yourself by trusting in Him. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. (NIV) John 1:12 Today's Key Thought: Accept Jesus's finished work

Finished b90ea370-6acd-4623-98cf-071e2458b4baSun, 20 Apr 2025 07:07:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: David and Goliath (2025) Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 110: David and Goliath (2025)0b91285b-3386-4731-ac11-80cfab867621Sun, 20 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: The People of God (2025) God draws people to himself and makes them his own. The Catechism shows us what makes God’s people different from everyone else, and what it is that unites them. Fr. Mike hones in on what exactly it is that the People of God do, and exhorts us to start doing that right here, today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 781-786. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God draws people to himself and makes them his own. The Catechism shows us what makes God’s people different from everyone else, and what it is that unites them. Fr. Mike hones in on what exactly it is that the People of God do, and exhorts us to start doing that right here, today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 781-786. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 110: The People of God (2025)af61fcb7-448b-4179-85a6-fb7b39ba0f40Sun, 20 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: The People of God (2025) God draws people to himself and makes them his own. The Catechism shows us what makes God’s people different from everyone else, and what it is that unites them. Fr. Mike hones in on what exactly it is that the People of God do, and exhorts us to start doing that right here, today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 781-786. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God draws people to himself and makes them his own. The Catechism shows us what makes God’s people different from everyone else, and what it is that unites them. Fr. Mike hones in on what exactly it is that the People of God do, and exhorts us to start doing that right here, today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 781-786. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 110: The People of God (2025)d90a3ef7-39a3-4bab-8023-8e00c20955dfSun, 20 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: David and Goliath (2025) Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 110: David and Goliath (2025)e0efe2dd-9901-465e-90f9-0b8f8b2b4bf1Sun, 20 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: David and Goliath (2025) Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 110: David and Goliath (2025)64383758-52fe-4fd9-9087-451fafbebcaaSun, 20 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: David and Goliath (2025) Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 110: David and Goliath (2025)fd931b24-61fd-4440-9e3e-81e1c392be91Sun, 20 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFinishedEvan breathed deeply through his nose as he walked into the kitchen. "Yum!" he said, walking over to where his older sister was working. "Lemon pie!" "Oh no, you don't!" said Zoe, shooing him away with her spatula. "This is nowhere near finished.""Okay, but I'll be waiting for it," Evan said, then headed upstairs to do homework. When he came back later, Zoe had poured the filling into the pie shell. "Can I have some pie now?" he asked.Zoe shook her head. "It's still not finished," she told him. "It's lemon meringue pie, and it doesn't have any meringue on it yet."Evan checked back one more time before dinner. "It's finished now," Zoe told him, "but you can't have any yet. I baked it for dessert tonight."After dinner, Zoe finally brought the pie to the table. Evan scooped up and swallowed every bit on his plate. "Now the pie's really finished," he said, patting his stomach. "It's all gone."For devotions that night, Dad read from the Gospel of John. "'It is finished.' Those were the last words Jesus said on the cross," Dad said, closing his Bible. "Sounds a lot like some of the words being said in the kitchen this afternoon. A couple of times I overheard Zoe tell Evan that the lemon pie wasn't finished yet. Finally, she said it was finished, but even then it didn't do Evan any good. Why not?""Because I didn't eat any of it," replied Evan. "Her fault, not mine!""I don't doubt it," Dad said with a smile. "Well, Jesus came to earth to take the punishment for our sin. On the cross, He finally said, 'It is finished.' His work was done. But a lot of people are missing the full benefit of His finished work. Why?""Because they haven't trusted Him as their Savior," Zoe said after a moment."Right," said Dad. "To enjoy the finished pie, we had to take it for ourselves and eat it. And to enjoy the benefit of Jesus's finished work--the joy and peace of having a relationship with God that lasts for eternity--we have to receive it for ourselves. We have to believe in Jesus and trust Him to save us to become a child of God." –Hazel W. Marett

Evan breathed deeply through his nose as he walked into the kitchen. "Yum!" he said, walking over to where his older sister was working. "Lemon pie!" "Oh no, you don't!" said Zoe, shooing him away with her spatula. "This is nowhere near finished.""Okay, but I'll be waiting for it," Evan said, then headed upstairs to do homework. When he came back later, Zoe had poured the filling into the pie shell. "Can I have some pie now?" he asked.Zoe shook her head. "It's still not finished," she told him. "It's lemon meringue pie, and it doesn't have any meringue on it yet."Evan checked back one more time before dinner. "It's finished now," Zoe told him, "but you can't have any yet. I baked it for dessert tonight."After dinner, Zoe finally brought the pie to the table. Evan scooped up and swallowed every bit on his plate. "Now the pie's really finished," he said, patting his stomach. "It's all gone."For devotions that night, Dad read from the Gospel of John. "'It is finished.' Those were the last words Jesus said on the cross," Dad said, closing his Bible. "Sounds a lot like some of the words being said in the kitchen this afternoon. A couple of times I overheard Zoe tell Evan that the lemon pie wasn't finished yet. Finally, she said it was finished, but even then it didn't do Evan any good. Why not?""Because I didn't eat any of it," replied Evan. "Her fault, not mine!""I don't doubt it," Dad said with a smile. "Well, Jesus came to earth to take the punishment for our sin. On the cross, He finally said, 'It is finished.' His work was done. But a lot of people are missing the full benefit of His finished work. Why?""Because they haven't trusted Him as their Savior," Zoe said after a moment."Right," said Dad. "To enjoy the finished pie, we had to take it for ourselves and eat it. And to enjoy the benefit of Jesus's finished work--the joy and peace of having a relationship with God that lasts for eternity--we have to receive it for ourselves. We have to believe in Jesus and trust Him to save us to become a child of God." –Hazel W. Marett

Finished7c869df9-2aa3-4c00-9796-1bef29f065deSun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/20/25 What Never Dies Homily from the The Resurrection of the Lord, The Mass of Easter Day Get up and do what you can. We know that darkness is real. And death is real. But darkness and death are not the end. There are some things that never die...Faith...Love...the Promise of eternal life. Mass Readings from April, 20, 2025: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9

Homily from the The Resurrection of the Lord, The Mass of Easter Day Get up and do what you can. We know that darkness is real. And death is real. But darkness and death are not the end. There are some things that never die...Faith...Love...the Promise of eternal life. Mass Readings from April, 20, 2025: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9

full4/20/25 What Never Dies21032c1d-c200-4828-bad8-8040c313a7a2Sat, 19 Apr 2025 18:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/20/25 What Never Dies Homily from the The Resurrection of the Lord, The Mass of Easter Day Get up and do what you can. We know that darkness is real. And death is real. But darkness and death are not the end. There are some things that never die...Faith...Love...the Promise of eternal life. Mass Readings from April, 20, 2025: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9

Homily from the The Resurrection of the Lord, The Mass of Easter Day Get up and do what you can. We know that darkness is real. And death is real. But darkness and death are not the end. There are some things that never die...Faith...Love...the Promise of eternal life. Mass Readings from April, 20, 2025: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9

full4/20/25 What Never Dies8f7d1015-5d35-4a80-90e7-4bd67786dd67Sat, 19 Apr 2025 18:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Grandpa's Sheep Read: Read: John 10:2-5, 14 "Ah, look!” Amelia said as her mother parked the car at Grandpa’s farm. “I see Grandpa’s new sheep! Let’s go pet them.” The children climbed out of the car and raced toward the sheep, but the animals darted to the far corner of the pen. “Oops! We scared them,” said Josiah. “Let’s try again. Let’s pull some grass for them, and this time let’s walk, not run.” Amelia agreed, and they each pulled a handful of grass and slowly carried it toward the corner where the sheep huddled. But as they approached, the flock spun around and dashed away. Amelia dropped her grass. “I give up.” “Me too,” said Josiah, throwing his grass on the ground. A moment later, the children saw their grandfather coming. They ran to give him a hug. “Grandpa, why do you have those baby bottles?” Amelia asked. “Two of my lambs need these,” replied Grandpa. “I feed them because their mother died.” “I wish I could feed one of them,” said Amelia, “but your sheep don’t like us. They run away.” Grandpa smiled. “Watch,” he said as he led the children to a small pen beside the barn. They saw that it held two little lambs. “Here, Fluffy. Here, Snowball,” Grandpa called as he opened the pen. The lambs scampered out and followed him as he crisscrossed the lawn. Josiah laughed. “They’re playing follow the leader!” Grandpa handed each of the kids a bottle. “Here,” he said. “You can hold these for them.” “Cool!” said Amelia, offering her bottle to one of the lambs. She giggled in delight as the lamb eagerly took it. “This one dances while he eats!” Amelia looked at Grandpa. “But why wouldn’t your other sheep eat the grass we pulled for them?” “Sheep know their shepherd’s voice and follow him. They tend to run away from strangers,” Grandpa explained. “It reminds me that we are like sheep. We follow our Shepherd—Jesus—by obeying Him and trusting Him to guide us and take care of us. We don’t let anything or anyone lead us away from Him because we’ve heard His voice and know that He is the Good Shepherd who calls us to eternal life with Him.” –Margaret M. Primrose How about you? Are you following Jesus, the Good Shepherd? You may not have wool and four legs, but the Bible often refers to Christians as sheep who hear and follow Jesus’s voice. He’s the one who loves us so much that He gave His life to save us and promises to guide us, care for us, and supply our needs. If you trust in Jesus, you are following Him. Today's Key Verse: My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. (NKJV) John 10:27 Today's Key Thought: Follow your Shepard

Read: Read: John 10:2-5, 14 "Ah, look!” Amelia said as her mother parked the car at Grandpa’s farm. “I see Grandpa’s new sheep! Let’s go pet them.” The children climbed out of the car and raced toward the sheep, but the animals darted to the far corner of the pen. “Oops! We scared them,” said Josiah. “Let’s try again. Let’s pull some grass for them, and this time let’s walk, not run.” Amelia agreed, and they each pulled a handful of grass and slowly carried it toward the corner where the sheep huddled. But as they approached, the flock spun around and dashed away. Amelia dropped her grass. “I give up.” “Me too,” said Josiah, throwing his grass on the ground. A moment later, the children saw their grandfather coming. They ran to give him a hug. “Grandpa, why do you have those baby bottles?” Amelia asked. “Two of my lambs need these,” replied Grandpa. “I feed them because their mother died.” “I wish I could feed one of them,” said Amelia, “but your sheep don’t like us. They run away.” Grandpa smiled. “Watch,” he said as he led the children to a small pen beside the barn. They saw that it held two little lambs. “Here, Fluffy. Here, Snowball,” Grandpa called as he opened the pen. The lambs scampered out and followed him as he crisscrossed the lawn. Josiah laughed. “They’re playing follow the leader!” Grandpa handed each of the kids a bottle. “Here,” he said. “You can hold these for them.” “Cool!” said Amelia, offering her bottle to one of the lambs. She giggled in delight as the lamb eagerly took it. “This one dances while he eats!” Amelia looked at Grandpa. “But why wouldn’t your other sheep eat the grass we pulled for them?” “Sheep know their shepherd’s voice and follow him. They tend to run away from strangers,” Grandpa explained. “It reminds me that we are like sheep. We follow our Shepherd—Jesus—by obeying Him and trusting Him to guide us and take care of us. We don’t let anything or anyone lead us away from Him because we’ve heard His voice and know that He is the Good Shepherd who calls us to eternal life with Him.” –Margaret M. Primrose How about you? Are you following Jesus, the Good Shepherd? You may not have wool and four legs, but the Bible often refers to Christians as sheep who hear and follow Jesus’s voice. He’s the one who loves us so much that He gave His life to save us and promises to guide us, care for us, and supply our needs. If you trust in Jesus, you are following Him. Today's Key Verse: My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. (NKJV) John 10:27 Today's Key Thought: Follow your Shepard

Grandpa's Sheep 2ce198c3-9fe8-4807-9611-782149898eadSat, 19 Apr 2025 06:46:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2025) As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2025)b8fc2806-e9aa-4dc5-92e1-40a6310ff686Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: Mystery of Union With God (2025) Do we love the Church? Some of us might struggle with that idea, but Fr. Mike explains that if we are to love and live in accordance with the heart of Jesus, we must love what he loves. Jesus, the bridegroom, loves his bride, the Church, so we must love the Church. We also learn that the sacraments are not only signs but also the very instruments by which the Holy Spirit gives us the grace of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 772-780. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Do we love the Church? Some of us might struggle with that idea, but Fr. Mike explains that if we are to love and live in accordance with the heart of Jesus, we must love what he loves. Jesus, the bridegroom, loves his bride, the Church, so we must love the Church. We also learn that the sacraments are not only signs but also the very instruments by which the Holy Spirit gives us the grace of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 772-780. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 109: Mystery of Union With God (2025)71a61269-d16d-49e1-9dda-adb53fb07fd0Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: Mystery of Union With God (2025) Do we love the Church? Some of us might struggle with that idea, but Fr. Mike explains that if we are to love and live in accordance with the heart of Jesus, we must love what he loves. Jesus, the bridegroom, loves his bride, the Church, so we must love the Church. We also learn that the sacraments are not only signs but also the very instruments by which the Holy Spirit gives us the grace of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 772-780. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Do we love the Church? Some of us might struggle with that idea, but Fr. Mike explains that if we are to love and live in accordance with the heart of Jesus, we must love what he loves. Jesus, the bridegroom, loves his bride, the Church, so we must love the Church. We also learn that the sacraments are not only signs but also the very instruments by which the Holy Spirit gives us the grace of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 772-780. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 109: Mystery of Union With God (2025)a6f854d9-1ac8-4e4a-9796-73a687b9698eSat, 19 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2025) As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2025)b929a9b0-db21-4bfb-9b34-9b3d243aa9e2Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2025) As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2025)7e38fe49-19e7-453d-a035-6119d49e2f82Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2025) As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2025)6b2a76e2-cdbe-44ce-809e-8bc4544148cbSat, 19 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrandpa's Sheep"Oh, look!" Amelia said as her mother parked the car at Grandpa's farm. "I see Grandpa's new sheep! Let's go pet them." The children climbed out of the car and raced toward the sheep, but the animals darted to the far corner of the pen."Oops! We scared them," said Josiah. "Let's try again. Let's pull some grass for them, and this time let's walk, not run."Amelia agreed, and they each pulled a handful of grass and slowly carried it toward the corner where the sheep huddled. But as they approached, the flock spun around and dashed away. Amelia dropped her grass. "I give up.""Me too," said Josiah, throwing his grass on the ground.A moment later, the children saw their grandfather coming. They ran to give him a hug. "Grandpa, why do you have those baby bottles?" Amelia asked."Two of my lambs need these," replied Grandpa. "I feed them because their mother died.""I wish I could feed one of them," said Amelia, "but your sheep don't like us. They run away."Grandpa smiled. "Watch," he said as he led the children to a small pen beside the barn. They saw that it held two little lambs. "Here, Fluffy. Here, Snowball," Grandpa called as he opened the pen. The lambs scampered out and followed him as he crisscrossed the lawn.Josiah laughed. "They're playing follow the leader!" Grandpa handed each of the kids a bottle. "Here," he said. "You can hold these for them.""Cool!" said Amelia, offering her bottle to one of the lambs. She giggled in delight as the lamb eagerly took it. "This one dances while he eats!" Amelia looked at Grandpa. "But why wouldn't your other sheep eat the grass we pulled for them?""Sheep know their shepherd's voice and follow him. They tend to run away from strangers," Grandpa explained. "It reminds me that we are like sheep. We follow our Shepherd--Jesus--by obeying Him and trusting Him to guide us and take care of us. We don't let anything or anyone lead us away from Him because we've heard His voice and know that He is the Good Shepherd who calls us to eternal life with Him." –Margaret M. Primrose

"Oh, look!" Amelia said as her mother parked the car at Grandpa's farm. "I see Grandpa's new sheep! Let's go pet them." The children climbed out of the car and raced toward the sheep, but the animals darted to the far corner of the pen."Oops! We scared them," said Josiah. "Let's try again. Let's pull some grass for them, and this time let's walk, not run."Amelia agreed, and they each pulled a handful of grass and slowly carried it toward the corner where the sheep huddled. But as they approached, the flock spun around and dashed away. Amelia dropped her grass. "I give up.""Me too," said Josiah, throwing his grass on the ground.A moment later, the children saw their grandfather coming. They ran to give him a hug. "Grandpa, why do you have those baby bottles?" Amelia asked."Two of my lambs need these," replied Grandpa. "I feed them because their mother died.""I wish I could feed one of them," said Amelia, "but your sheep don't like us. They run away."Grandpa smiled. "Watch," he said as he led the children to a small pen beside the barn. They saw that it held two little lambs. "Here, Fluffy. Here, Snowball," Grandpa called as he opened the pen. The lambs scampered out and followed him as he crisscrossed the lawn.Josiah laughed. "They're playing follow the leader!" Grandpa handed each of the kids a bottle. "Here," he said. "You can hold these for them.""Cool!" said Amelia, offering her bottle to one of the lambs. She giggled in delight as the lamb eagerly took it. "This one dances while he eats!" Amelia looked at Grandpa. "But why wouldn't your other sheep eat the grass we pulled for them?""Sheep know their shepherd's voice and follow him. They tend to run away from strangers," Grandpa explained. "It reminds me that we are like sheep. We follow our Shepherd--Jesus--by obeying Him and trusting Him to guide us and take care of us. We don't let anything or anyone lead us away from Him because we've heard His voice and know that He is the Good Shepherd who calls us to eternal life with Him." –Margaret M. Primrose

Grandpa's Sheep48643a62-4b67-45c8-b1e4-821f9a6a98b7Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHonest Convo About Anxiety | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB! this week we have an honest conversation about anxiety, how we’ve experienced it and how we combat it. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/GGB and use the code GGB to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa21VZjBvMlViM2ZIRnc2VVRNekVfYmNGSEVBUXxBQ3Jtc0trYk1kX1V0WThiU1djQW1KUnVkN2ZwVExidDFQRUxmaXNhS2NiUlFIeHJQMUJGMDFhNVF0Y3pOdXFTSDRNWTFqRDl3YlVMZ242TWs4SzgzN3daTkVLZVpOY2M3ZTZJY1ZsaW5ncTdhZHJINmN3Z2pYSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fggb.supportingcast.fm%2F&v=veONEq4wUmc)   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB! this week we have an honest conversation about anxiety, how we’ve experienced it and how we combat it. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/GGB and use the code GGB to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa21VZjBvMlViM2ZIRnc2VVRNekVfYmNGSEVBUXxBQ3Jtc0trYk1kX1V0WThiU1djQW1KUnVkN2ZwVExidDFQRUxmaXNhS2NiUlFIeHJQMUJGMDFhNVF0Y3pOdXFTSDRNWTFqRDl3YlVMZ242TWs4SzgzN3daTkVLZVpOY2M3ZTZJY1ZsaW5ncTdhZHJINmN3Z2pYSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fggb.supportingcast.fm%2F&v=veONEq4wUmc)   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullHonest Convo About Anxiety | Girls Gone Bible300c7b22-2621-4901-b576-d19b0511ccb9Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:06:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsthe story of EstherHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads chapters 1 through 4 in the book of Esther. Esther is a story of triumph and ultimately God's protection over Israel. We will continue in chapter 5 and finish Esther in next week's episode! "For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?" Esther 4:14 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads chapters 1 through 4 in the book of Esther. Esther is a story of triumph and ultimately God's protection over Israel. We will continue in chapter 5 and finish Esther in next week's episode! "For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?" Esther 4:14 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullthe story of Esther2c78cd67-0f2e-48ca-b832-23d4107c7909Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +00002426https://216.73.216.191/allTagsthe story of EstherHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads chapters 1 through 4 in the book of Esther. Esther is a story of triumph and ultimately God's protection over Israel. We will continue in chapter 5 and finish Esther in next week's episode! "For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?" Esther 4:14 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads chapters 1 through 4 in the book of Esther. Esther is a story of triumph and ultimately God's protection over Israel. We will continue in chapter 5 and finish Esther in next week's episode! "For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?" Esther 4:14 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullthe story of Estherfdd72053-66c3-43af-b82f-9a75c2d0a139Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/18/25 Pause Homily from Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion This is not the end of the Story, but it had to happen for the Story to go on. The Passion of Christ is not the end of the Story, but we must pause and reflect on it. It is the lens through which we see: What love looks like when it costs everything, what sin looks like when we can see the wounds, and what mercy looks like when it refuses to give up. Mass Readings from April, 18, 2025: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion This is not the end of the Story, but it had to happen for the Story to go on. The Passion of Christ is not the end of the Story, but we must pause and reflect on it. It is the lens through which we see: What love looks like when it costs everything, what sin looks like when we can see the wounds, and what mercy looks like when it refuses to give up. Mass Readings from April, 18, 2025: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full4/18/25 Pausec1e8a3d5-cb34-4751-bbed-89847ce3ded2Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/18/25 Pause Homily from Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion This is not the end of the Story, but it had to happen for the Story to go on. The Passion of Christ is not the end of the Story, but we must pause and reflect on it. It is the lens through which we see: What love looks like when it costs everything, what sin looks like when we can see the wounds, and what mercy looks like when it refuses to give up. Mass Readings from April, 18, 2025: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion This is not the end of the Story, but it had to happen for the Story to go on. The Passion of Christ is not the end of the Story, but we must pause and reflect on it. It is the lens through which we see: What love looks like when it costs everything, what sin looks like when we can see the wounds, and what mercy looks like when it refuses to give up. Mass Readings from April, 18, 2025: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full4/18/25 Pause85395ae5-ab8f-4fc4-b6c8-bd5703074d9fFri, 18 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Good Friday Lesson Read: 1 Peter 2:19-25 Anissa leaned out the car window to watch a line of people walking along the side of the road. Accompanied by a police escort, a large number of children and adults followed a man who was dressed to look the way Jesus did in pictures. The man was wearing what looked like a crown of thorns, and he was carrying a large cross on his back. “One of the local churches must be reenacting what happened on Good Friday many years ago,” Mom said as she slowed the car at the policeman’s signal. Anissa looked away. She didn’t want to think about what really happened—how Jesus had suffered when He went to the cross to die for sinners. But she looked back when she heard the loud voice of a man in another car. “Hey!” the man hollered. “You’re nuts!” He honked his horn and then hollered some more. The man portraying Jesus didn’t even look up. He and the crowd of followers continued their solemn journey. “That guy wasn’t very nice!” Anissa remarked. “No, but that kind of thing—and much worse—happened when Jesus was crucified,” said Mom. “People mocked Him, but Jesus kept on going too. He was committed to doing the will of His Father.” “That must have been hard,” said Anissa. “Yes,” said Mom. “Christians today might get teased and mocked for following Jesus. When that happens, we need to look to Him for the strength to keep going and do God’s will, just like He did.” “I know.” Anissa sighed. “Sometimes I want to go along with other kids and do things even when I know they’re wrong. But being left out or putting up with mean things they say is nothing compared to what Jesus went through for me!” Mom nodded. “Jesus took up His cross, and He tells each of us to do the same. That means being willing to give up whatever is necessary to live the way He wants us to—from what others think of us to our very lives. The good news is that He is with us and will help each of us carry our cross the way He did so others can see His love in our lives.” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Are you ever teased or rejected because of what you believe? Jesus understands. He suffered that kind of rejection too. He was scorned and mocked and even spit on. He suffered real, deep pain when He took the punishment for sin you deserve. He loves you that much, and He will help you follow Him and show His love to others, no matter what anyone else says or does. Today's Key Verse: [Jesus said,] “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.” (NLT) Luke 9:23 Today's Key Thought: Take up your cross

Read: 1 Peter 2:19-25 Anissa leaned out the car window to watch a line of people walking along the side of the road. Accompanied by a police escort, a large number of children and adults followed a man who was dressed to look the way Jesus did in pictures. The man was wearing what looked like a crown of thorns, and he was carrying a large cross on his back. “One of the local churches must be reenacting what happened on Good Friday many years ago,” Mom said as she slowed the car at the policeman’s signal. Anissa looked away. She didn’t want to think about what really happened—how Jesus had suffered when He went to the cross to die for sinners. But she looked back when she heard the loud voice of a man in another car. “Hey!” the man hollered. “You’re nuts!” He honked his horn and then hollered some more. The man portraying Jesus didn’t even look up. He and the crowd of followers continued their solemn journey. “That guy wasn’t very nice!” Anissa remarked. “No, but that kind of thing—and much worse—happened when Jesus was crucified,” said Mom. “People mocked Him, but Jesus kept on going too. He was committed to doing the will of His Father.” “That must have been hard,” said Anissa. “Yes,” said Mom. “Christians today might get teased and mocked for following Jesus. When that happens, we need to look to Him for the strength to keep going and do God’s will, just like He did.” “I know.” Anissa sighed. “Sometimes I want to go along with other kids and do things even when I know they’re wrong. But being left out or putting up with mean things they say is nothing compared to what Jesus went through for me!” Mom nodded. “Jesus took up His cross, and He tells each of us to do the same. That means being willing to give up whatever is necessary to live the way He wants us to—from what others think of us to our very lives. The good news is that He is with us and will help each of us carry our cross the way He did so others can see His love in our lives.” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Are you ever teased or rejected because of what you believe? Jesus understands. He suffered that kind of rejection too. He was scorned and mocked and even spit on. He suffered real, deep pain when He took the punishment for sin you deserve. He loves you that much, and He will help you follow Him and show His love to others, no matter what anyone else says or does. Today's Key Verse: [Jesus said,] “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.” (NLT) Luke 9:23 Today's Key Thought: Take up your cross

A Good Friday Lesson 8a983aa8-d2d3-4619-be37-def9e9be11ddFri, 18 Apr 2025 06:33:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 209: The Real Reason You’re Gaining Weight Every Year (Even If You’re Exercising!)Tried everything to lose weight and nothing’s working? It’s not your fault. According to geneticist Giles Yeo, your body is hardwired to hold onto fat—especially as you age. Yeo breaks down why your metabolism slows, how your genes shape your hunger, and why exercise isn’t the fat-loss fix you think it is. If you’ve been eating better, moving more, and still not seeing results… this is the science-backed reality check you’ve been waiting for. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/y96HFbLIDSb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/9Ow3Z5SIDSb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Giles Yeo -  Why Calories Don’t Count - https://bit.ly/3XWPtaL Gene Eating - https://bit.ly/3Yc37X6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tried everything to lose weight and nothing’s working? It’s not your fault. According to geneticist Giles Yeo, your body is hardwired to hold onto fat—especially as you age. Yeo breaks down why your metabolism slows, how your genes shape your hunger, and why exercise isn’t the fat-loss fix you think it is. If you’ve been eating better, moving more, and still not seeing results… this is the science-backed reality check you’ve been waiting for. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/y96HFbLIDSb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/9Ow3Z5SIDSb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Giles Yeo -  Why Calories Don’t Count - https://bit.ly/3XWPtaL Gene Eating - https://bit.ly/3Yc37X6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 209: The Real Reason You’re Gaining Weight Every Year (Even If You’re Exercising!)4291d92c-99ea-4918-9acf-c1548421403dFri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +00001087https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2025) Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2025)bc54ecf5-ded6-481b-b3d3-f46964a81319Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Revealed by the Holy Spirit (2025) Jesus Christ established the Church, but the Holy Spirit continually sanctifies the Church with wisdom, guidance, and charismatic gifts. The Church’s mission is to proclaim and establish the beginning of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we participate in this mission through charity, humility, and self-denial. Fr. Mike helps us understand the seemingly paradoxical idea that the Church is visible and spiritual, both human and Divine. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 767-771. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus Christ established the Church, but the Holy Spirit continually sanctifies the Church with wisdom, guidance, and charismatic gifts. The Church’s mission is to proclaim and establish the beginning of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we participate in this mission through charity, humility, and self-denial. Fr. Mike helps us understand the seemingly paradoxical idea that the Church is visible and spiritual, both human and Divine. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 767-771. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 108: Revealed by the Holy Spirit (2025)0ac17401-a220-42da-b9f8-7f4fcc9a343aFri, 18 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Revealed by the Holy Spirit (2025) Jesus Christ established the Church, but the Holy Spirit continually sanctifies the Church with wisdom, guidance, and charismatic gifts. The Church’s mission is to proclaim and establish the beginning of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we participate in this mission through charity, humility, and self-denial. Fr. Mike helps us understand the seemingly paradoxical idea that the Church is visible and spiritual, both human and Divine. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 767-771. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus Christ established the Church, but the Holy Spirit continually sanctifies the Church with wisdom, guidance, and charismatic gifts. The Church’s mission is to proclaim and establish the beginning of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we participate in this mission through charity, humility, and self-denial. Fr. Mike helps us understand the seemingly paradoxical idea that the Church is visible and spiritual, both human and Divine. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 767-771. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 108: Revealed by the Holy Spirit (2025)2aa0a078-bff9-4803-a5ed-b91fd2757c26Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2025) Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2025)95dfb307-e054-4798-babb-c1fc9d4b4e85Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2025) Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2025)1fa9dfb5-9fb6-4657-83ed-72893c59c090Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2025) Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2025)829d5f5b-bbba-4f8a-98ea-2c29cf47090bFri, 18 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Good Friday LessonAnissa leaned out the car window to watch a line of people walking along the side of the road. Accompanied by a police escort, a large number of children and adults followed a man who was dressed to look the way Jesus did in pictures. The man was wearing what looked like a crown of thorns, and he was carrying a large cross on his back. "One of the local churches must be reenacting what happened on Good Friday many years ago," Mom said as she slowed the car at the policeman's signal.Anissa looked away. She didn't want to think about what really happened--how Jesus had suffered when He went to the cross to die for sinners. But she looked back when she heard the loud voice of a man in another car. "Hey!" the man hollered. "You're nuts!" He honked his horn and then hollered some more. The man portraying Jesus didn't even look up. He and the crowd of followers continued their solemn journey."That guy wasn't very nice!" Anissa remarked."No, but that kind of thing--and much worse--happened when Jesus was crucified," said Mom. "People mocked Him, but Jesus kept on going too. He was committed to doing the will of His Father.""That must have been hard," said Anissa."Yes," said Mom. "Christians today might get teased and mocked for following Jesus. When that happens, we need to look to Him for the strength to keep going and do God's will, just like He did.""I know." Anissa sighed. "Sometimes I want to go along with other kids and do things even when I know they're wrong. But being left out or putting up with mean things they say is nothing compared to what Jesus went through for me!"Mom nodded. "Jesus took up His cross, and He tells each of us to do the same. That means being willing to give up whatever is necessary to live the way He wants us to--from what others think of us to our very lives. The good news is that He is with us and will help each of us carry our cross the way He did so others can see His love in our lives."–Nance E. Keyes

Anissa leaned out the car window to watch a line of people walking along the side of the road. Accompanied by a police escort, a large number of children and adults followed a man who was dressed to look the way Jesus did in pictures. The man was wearing what looked like a crown of thorns, and he was carrying a large cross on his back. "One of the local churches must be reenacting what happened on Good Friday many years ago," Mom said as she slowed the car at the policeman's signal.Anissa looked away. She didn't want to think about what really happened--how Jesus had suffered when He went to the cross to die for sinners. But she looked back when she heard the loud voice of a man in another car. "Hey!" the man hollered. "You're nuts!" He honked his horn and then hollered some more. The man portraying Jesus didn't even look up. He and the crowd of followers continued their solemn journey."That guy wasn't very nice!" Anissa remarked."No, but that kind of thing--and much worse--happened when Jesus was crucified," said Mom. "People mocked Him, but Jesus kept on going too. He was committed to doing the will of His Father.""That must have been hard," said Anissa."Yes," said Mom. "Christians today might get teased and mocked for following Jesus. When that happens, we need to look to Him for the strength to keep going and do God's will, just like He did.""I know." Anissa sighed. "Sometimes I want to go along with other kids and do things even when I know they're wrong. But being left out or putting up with mean things they say is nothing compared to what Jesus went through for me!"Mom nodded. "Jesus took up His cross, and He tells each of us to do the same. That means being willing to give up whatever is necessary to live the way He wants us to--from what others think of us to our very lives. The good news is that He is with us and will help each of us carry our cross the way He did so others can see His love in our lives."–Nance E. Keyes

A Good Friday Lesson545a64b1-1657-4e8f-8b34-ed597002c51dFri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/17/25 The God Who Makes Himself Vulnerable Homily from Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper He loved them to the end. One of the characteristics that marks modern man is that we find ourselves angry at God. In fact, we are so angry that we would be willing to hurt God if we could. Yet, God is invulnerable. He cannot be hurt. Still, God chose to step into this world and love us...while making Himself vulnerable. Mass Readings from April, 17, 2025: Isaiah 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9 Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18.1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper He loved them to the end. One of the characteristics that marks modern man is that we find ourselves angry at God. In fact, we are so angry that we would be willing to hurt God if we could. Yet, God is invulnerable. He cannot be hurt. Still, God chose to step into this world and love us...while making Himself vulnerable. Mass Readings from April, 17, 2025: Isaiah 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9 Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18.1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full4/17/25 The God Who Makes Himself Vulnerable95a87c06-a35c-4b01-889f-4a28361e68dfThu, 17 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/17/25 The God Who Makes Himself Vulnerable Homily from Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper He loved them to the end. One of the characteristics that marks modern man is that we find ourselves angry at God. In fact, we are so angry that we would be willing to hurt God if we could. Yet, God is invulnerable. He cannot be hurt. Still, God chose to step into this world and love us...while making Himself vulnerable. Mass Readings from April, 17, 2025: Isaiah 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9 Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18.1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper He loved them to the end. One of the characteristics that marks modern man is that we find ourselves angry at God. In fact, we are so angry that we would be willing to hurt God if we could. Yet, God is invulnerable. He cannot be hurt. Still, God chose to step into this world and love us...while making Himself vulnerable. Mass Readings from April, 17, 2025: Isaiah 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9 Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18.1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full4/17/25 The God Who Makes Himself Vulnerable735fd924-ce0a-4fcf-9909-324c39c3d93fThu, 17 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReincarnation, Hypnosis and a Miraculous HealingFather Martins answers questions on Hypnosis, Reincarnation, Canonization and more.

Father Martins answers questions on Hypnosis, Reincarnation, Canonization and more.

fullReincarnation, Hypnosis and a Miraculous Healing19b842ad-4a28-419b-9c5b-2f6d06971fe8Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:27:48 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Jesus Needs From You This Holy Week As we journey through Holy Week, let&#39;s pause before rushing to Easter. This sacred time invites us to reflect deeply on Jesus&#39; message to His disciples and to us: &quot;Stay with me.&quot; Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes the power of simply being present with Jesus. He reminds us that during this solemn week, Jesus isn&#39;t asking for our perfection or strength — He desires our presence. By staying with Him, we open ourselves to the transformative grace of Holy Week. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

As we journey through Holy Week, let&#39;s pause before rushing to Easter. This sacred time invites us to reflect deeply on Jesus&#39; message to His disciples and to us: &quot;Stay with me.&quot; Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes the power of simply being present with Jesus. He reminds us that during this solemn week, Jesus isn&#39;t asking for our perfection or strength — He desires our presence. By staying with Him, we open ourselves to the transformative grace of Holy Week. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Jesus Needs From You This Holy Week3ae83d1c-05b8-4ea2-8ed0-ca28b2af762cThu, 17 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Jesus Needs From You This Holy Week As we journey through Holy Week, let&#39;s pause before rushing to Easter. This sacred time invites us to reflect deeply on Jesus&#39; message to His disciples and to us: &quot;Stay with me.&quot; Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes the power of simply being present with Jesus. He reminds us that during this solemn week, Jesus isn&#39;t asking for our perfection or strength — He desires our presence. By staying with Him, we open ourselves to the transformative grace of Holy Week. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

As we journey through Holy Week, let&#39;s pause before rushing to Easter. This sacred time invites us to reflect deeply on Jesus&#39; message to His disciples and to us: &quot;Stay with me.&quot; Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes the power of simply being present with Jesus. He reminds us that during this solemn week, Jesus isn&#39;t asking for our perfection or strength — He desires our presence. By staying with Him, we open ourselves to the transformative grace of Holy Week. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Jesus Needs From You This Holy Weekdfc95e88-486a-4015-9068-0af28ed1136aThu, 17 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsVictory Over Bad Habits: The 3 Battles Every Man FacesWhat starts as a small vice for men spirals into continuous sin, addiction, and spiritual destruction. Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt tackle three devastating habits that plague virtually every man's journey. They reveal the surprising connection between self-perception and our most dangerous tendencies, showing how both thinking too little and too much of ourselves leads down identical paths to self-destruction. With brutal honesty from their own experiences, John and Devin offer a practical and simple framework for understanding and conquering these universal male struggles before they consume your life, relationships, and soul. Every man needs these insights for the battles in his life. 🔥 NEW Catholic Gentleman Apparel - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/apparel-1 Books for the Journey: LEAD - Click Here QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ Follow Us On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicGentleman 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) Enjoy 23 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What starts as a small vice for men spirals into continuous sin, addiction, and spiritual destruction. Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt tackle three devastating habits that plague virtually every man's journey. They reveal the surprising connection between self-perception and our most dangerous tendencies, showing how both thinking too little and too much of ourselves leads down identical paths to self-destruction. With brutal honesty from their own experiences, John and Devin offer a practical and simple framework for understanding and conquering these universal male struggles before they consume your life, relationships, and soul. Every man needs these insights for the battles in his life. 🔥 NEW Catholic Gentleman Apparel - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/apparel-1 Books for the Journey: LEAD - Click Here QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ Follow Us On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicGentleman 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) Enjoy 23 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullVictory Over Bad Habits: The 3 Battles Every Man Facesd52bb065-3e0f-4a99-9ed8-1c04c057a735Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +00003066https://216.73.216.191/allTags#915 - Luke 4:1-13 – Jesus is TemptedThis episode is part 8 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode, Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness after going without food for 40 days. What does Jesus use in his defense? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 8 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode, Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness after going without food for 40 days. What does Jesus use in his defense? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#915 - Luke 4:1-13 – Jesus is Tempted421d85f3-442a-4231-a561-32bda966e2a7Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000556https://216.73.216.191/allTags Every Bit Counts Read: Matthew 25:14-21 Hunter and his dad chose a spot in the backyard to set up the rain gauge Hunter had made at school. He was proud of the hollow tube and its funnel-like top. “This is the best school project ever,” he said. “I hope it rains soon!” “Hunter,” Mom said when he came inside, “Mr. Blake isn’t feeling well, and he’s afraid his garbage cans might roll out into the street if they stay in his driveway. Would you go bring in his trash cans?” “Okay,” said Hunter, and he headed out the door. He returned a few minutes later and sighed heavily. “What’s wrong?” asked Mom. “Mr. Blake seems to be sick a lot,” said Hunter. “And I know he’s sad about losing his wife. I wish I could do something more to help him. When I brought his trash cans in, I noticed paint peeling off his house. I wish I could paint his house for him!” A timer beeped, and Mom pulled brownies from the oven. “Well, you may not be able to paint his house, but you can run some of these over to Mr. Blake. That’ll cheer him up.” “Okay. But it’d be cool to do something big instead of just this little stuff.” Mom smiled at him. “I know it may not seem like much, but remember the Bible says that we serve Jesus by serving others. By helping Mr. Blake—even in small ways—you’re showing him the love of Jesus.” Later that day, it began to sprinkle, so Hunter and his parents went to check his rain gauge. “It’s collecting water!” Hunter said. “Good,” said Dad. “But this is a very light rainfall. It will take a lot more rain than this to really measure water in your gauge.” “Maybe,” said Hunter. “But look! A little water is running into it—and every drop counts! The water will build up over time.” “You’re right,” Mom said. “Every little bit does count, and you know what? Every little thing you do for Jesus counts too. No matter how small or insignificant it may seem.” “You mean like the stuff I do to help Mr. Blake?” asked Hunter. “Yes,” said Mom. “Jesus can use it to show him a big picture of God’s love.” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Do you think the small things you do for others don’t amount to much? Do you wish you could do something big? The Bible tells us Jesus came down from heaven to serve us by dying for our sins, and He wants us to serve others—even when it doesn’t seem like much to us. He uses the small things we say and do to show people how much He loves them. Serve Jesus by serving others. Today's Key Verse: The Son of Man [Jesus] did not come to be served, but to serve. (NKJV) Mark 10:45 Today's Key Thought: Serving others shows them God's love

Read: Matthew 25:14-21 Hunter and his dad chose a spot in the backyard to set up the rain gauge Hunter had made at school. He was proud of the hollow tube and its funnel-like top. “This is the best school project ever,” he said. “I hope it rains soon!” “Hunter,” Mom said when he came inside, “Mr. Blake isn’t feeling well, and he’s afraid his garbage cans might roll out into the street if they stay in his driveway. Would you go bring in his trash cans?” “Okay,” said Hunter, and he headed out the door. He returned a few minutes later and sighed heavily. “What’s wrong?” asked Mom. “Mr. Blake seems to be sick a lot,” said Hunter. “And I know he’s sad about losing his wife. I wish I could do something more to help him. When I brought his trash cans in, I noticed paint peeling off his house. I wish I could paint his house for him!” A timer beeped, and Mom pulled brownies from the oven. “Well, you may not be able to paint his house, but you can run some of these over to Mr. Blake. That’ll cheer him up.” “Okay. But it’d be cool to do something big instead of just this little stuff.” Mom smiled at him. “I know it may not seem like much, but remember the Bible says that we serve Jesus by serving others. By helping Mr. Blake—even in small ways—you’re showing him the love of Jesus.” Later that day, it began to sprinkle, so Hunter and his parents went to check his rain gauge. “It’s collecting water!” Hunter said. “Good,” said Dad. “But this is a very light rainfall. It will take a lot more rain than this to really measure water in your gauge.” “Maybe,” said Hunter. “But look! A little water is running into it—and every drop counts! The water will build up over time.” “You’re right,” Mom said. “Every little bit does count, and you know what? Every little thing you do for Jesus counts too. No matter how small or insignificant it may seem.” “You mean like the stuff I do to help Mr. Blake?” asked Hunter. “Yes,” said Mom. “Jesus can use it to show him a big picture of God’s love.” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Do you think the small things you do for others don’t amount to much? Do you wish you could do something big? The Bible tells us Jesus came down from heaven to serve us by dying for our sins, and He wants us to serve others—even when it doesn’t seem like much to us. He uses the small things we say and do to show people how much He loves them. Serve Jesus by serving others. Today's Key Verse: The Son of Man [Jesus] did not come to be served, but to serve. (NKJV) Mark 10:45 Today's Key Thought: Serving others shows them God's love

Every Bit Counts e62721ea-6fc5-4e74-b778-2cb3e63c3374Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:51:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTop Neuroscientist: Anxiety Is A Predictive Error In The Brain! Heres The Proof Your Brain Is Faking Trauma! Your Whole Life Might Be A Prediction!What if your anxiety isn’t fear, and your trauma might not be real? Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett reveals how your brain creates emotional illusions. Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett is a Professor of Psychology and among the top 0.1% of most cited scientists for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience. She is also the author of books such as ‘Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain’. In this conversation, Dr. Lisa and Steven discuss topics such as, how anxiety is a predictive error in the brain, the shocking truth about childhood trauma, how trauma can be contagious, and why you don’t have any free will.  00:00 Intro 02:22 Lisa's Mission 04:14 Why Is It Important to Understand How the Brain Works? 10:48 Measuring Emotions 13:55 What Is the Predictive Brain? 16:08 Examples of the Brain Making Predictions 24:13 Is the Predictive Brain at the Root of Trauma? 31:27 Cultural Inheritance, Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression 36:29 How Reframing Past Events Can Change Identity 42:41 Meaning as a Consequence of Action 44:11 How to Overcome Fear by Taking Action 45:43 Prediction Error 47:37 Learning Through Exposure 49:47 Dangers of Social Contagion 54:06 Anxiety in the Context of Social Contagion 58:33 Is Social Media Programming Us to Be Sad? 1:02:08 Ads 1:03:03 First Step to Overcoming Mental Health Issues 1:05:18 Chronic Pain 1:08:23 What Is Depression? 1:09:17 Body Budgeting and Body Bankruptcy 1:12:26 How Stress Contributes to Weight Gain 1:15:00 Depression in Adolescents 1:17:02 Is Depression a Chemical Imbalance? 1:18:30 The Story of Lisa's Daughter 1:21:09 Oral Birth Control as a Risk Factor for Depression 1:24:07 How Lisa Helped Her Daughter Overcome Depression 1:29:11 Social Support 1:35:26 Lisa's Daughter's Recovery from Depression 1:39:12 Does Alcohol Affect the Body Budget and Increase Depression Risk? 1:42:45 Ads 1:44:00 Can People Change Emotions by Smiling? 1:45:49 Lisa's Perspective on ADHD 1:48:01 The Power of Words to Facilitate Emotion 1:52:26 Stress as a Burden to the Metabolic Budget 1:53:27 Lisa's View on God and Religion 1:54:25 What Is the Meaning of Life in Lisa's Opinion? 1:59:32 Question from the Previous Guest Follow Dr Lisa:  X - https://g2ul0.app.link/JlkAHKXhCSb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/TWOO6vZhCSb  You can purchase Dr Lisa’s book, ‘Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/35oJGs4hCSb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  The 1% Diary is back - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Ekster - http://partner.ekster.com/DOAC and use code STEVEN to get an extra 10% off on top of their current Spring sale Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your anxiety isn’t fear, and your trauma might not be real? Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett reveals how your brain creates emotional illusions. Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett is a Professor of Psychology and among the top 0.1% of most cited scientists for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience. She is also the author of books such as ‘Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain’. In this conversation, Dr. Lisa and Steven discuss topics such as, how anxiety is a predictive error in the brain, the shocking truth about childhood trauma, how trauma can be contagious, and why you don’t have any free will.  00:00 Intro 02:22 Lisa's Mission 04:14 Why Is It Important to Understand How the Brain Works? 10:48 Measuring Emotions 13:55 What Is the Predictive Brain? 16:08 Examples of the Brain Making Predictions 24:13 Is the Predictive Brain at the Root of Trauma? 31:27 Cultural Inheritance, Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression 36:29 How Reframing Past Events Can Change Identity 42:41 Meaning as a Consequence of Action 44:11 How to Overcome Fear by Taking Action 45:43 Prediction Error 47:37 Learning Through Exposure 49:47 Dangers of Social Contagion 54:06 Anxiety in the Context of Social Contagion 58:33 Is Social Media Programming Us to Be Sad? 1:02:08 Ads 1:03:03 First Step to Overcoming Mental Health Issues 1:05:18 Chronic Pain 1:08:23 What Is Depression? 1:09:17 Body Budgeting and Body Bankruptcy 1:12:26 How Stress Contributes to Weight Gain 1:15:00 Depression in Adolescents 1:17:02 Is Depression a Chemical Imbalance? 1:18:30 The Story of Lisa's Daughter 1:21:09 Oral Birth Control as a Risk Factor for Depression 1:24:07 How Lisa Helped Her Daughter Overcome Depression 1:29:11 Social Support 1:35:26 Lisa's Daughter's Recovery from Depression 1:39:12 Does Alcohol Affect the Body Budget and Increase Depression Risk? 1:42:45 Ads 1:44:00 Can People Change Emotions by Smiling? 1:45:49 Lisa's Perspective on ADHD 1:48:01 The Power of Words to Facilitate Emotion 1:52:26 Stress as a Burden to the Metabolic Budget 1:53:27 Lisa's View on God and Religion 1:54:25 What Is the Meaning of Life in Lisa's Opinion? 1:59:32 Question from the Previous Guest Follow Dr Lisa:  X - https://g2ul0.app.link/JlkAHKXhCSb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/TWOO6vZhCSb  You can purchase Dr Lisa’s book, ‘Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/35oJGs4hCSb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  The 1% Diary is back - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Ekster - http://partner.ekster.com/DOAC and use code STEVEN to get an extra 10% off on top of their current Spring sale Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTop Neuroscientist: Anxiety Is A Predictive Error In The Brain! Heres The Proof Your Brain Is Faking Trauma! Your Whole Life Might Be A Prediction!32d51886-3ae0-4f81-a8ba-4d3262c1995eThu, 17 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +00007605https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2025) As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2025)00f940c8-9fab-4350-997c-5a81fecc69eeThu, 17 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Origin of the Church (2025) The origin of the Church is just one of the ways we can come to know the depth of God’s love for us. From the very beginning, the Church, as a gathering of the people of God, has been a plan born of the Father’s heart. Fr. Mike explains that Jesus Christ instituted the Church, that salvation comes to us through the Holy Spirit in the Church, and that this was God’s plan from the very beginning of time. The Church is not man-made; the Church is God-made, and it is a great gift to us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 758-766. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The origin of the Church is just one of the ways we can come to know the depth of God’s love for us. From the very beginning, the Church, as a gathering of the people of God, has been a plan born of the Father’s heart. Fr. Mike explains that Jesus Christ instituted the Church, that salvation comes to us through the Holy Spirit in the Church, and that this was God’s plan from the very beginning of time. The Church is not man-made; the Church is God-made, and it is a great gift to us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 758-766. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 107: Origin of the Church (2025)7719900c-c2a7-41c8-9b2f-cdc8d3e7c56eThu, 17 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Origin of the Church (2025) The origin of the Church is just one of the ways we can come to know the depth of God’s love for us. From the very beginning, the Church, as a gathering of the people of God, has been a plan born of the Father’s heart. Fr. Mike explains that Jesus Christ instituted the Church, that salvation comes to us through the Holy Spirit in the Church, and that this was God’s plan from the very beginning of time. The Church is not man-made; the Church is God-made, and it is a great gift to us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 758-766. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The origin of the Church is just one of the ways we can come to know the depth of God’s love for us. From the very beginning, the Church, as a gathering of the people of God, has been a plan born of the Father’s heart. Fr. Mike explains that Jesus Christ instituted the Church, that salvation comes to us through the Holy Spirit in the Church, and that this was God’s plan from the very beginning of time. The Church is not man-made; the Church is God-made, and it is a great gift to us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 758-766. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 107: Origin of the Church (2025)fd2af6c1-3935-417e-8da8-15530b82de4eThu, 17 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2025) As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2025)b62b8504-d0f3-495c-9ba4-7913d227ea04Thu, 17 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2025) As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2025)fc776e30-4a4c-4568-8d31-821097adf758Thu, 17 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2025) As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2025)6e610a9b-f954-4594-a3a0-c9af2016c126Thu, 17 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEvery Bit CountsHunter and his dad chose a spot in the backyard to set up the rain gauge Hunter had made at school. He was proud of the hollow tube and its funnel-like top. "This is the best school project ever," he said. "I hope it rains soon!" "Hunter," Mom said when he came inside, "Mr. Blake isn't feeling well, and he's afraid his garbage cans might roll out into the street if they stay in his driveway. Would you go bring in his trash cans?""Okay," said Hunter, and he headed out the door. He returned a few minutes later and sighed heavily. "What's wrong?" asked Mom. "Mr. Blake seems to be sick a lot," said Hunter. "And I know he's sad about losing his wife. I wish I could do something more to help him. When I brought his trash cans in, I noticed paint peeling off his house. I wish I could paint his house for him!" A timer beeped, and Mom pulled brownies from the oven. "Well, you may not be able to paint his house, but you can run some of these over to Mr. Blake. That'll cheer him up.""Okay. But it'd be cool to do something big instead of just this little stuff." Mom smiled at him. "I know it may not seem like much, but remember the Bible says that we serve Jesus by serving others. By helping Mr. Blake--even in small ways--you're showing him the love of Jesus."Later that day, it began to sprinkle, so Hunter and his parents went to check his rain gauge. "It's collecting water!" Hunter said."Good," said Dad. "But this is a very light rainfall. It will take a lot more rain than this to really measure water in your gauge.""Maybe," said Hunter. "But look! A little water is running into it--and every drop counts! The water will build up over time.""You're right," Mom said. "Every little bit does count, and you know what? Every little thing you do for Jesus counts too. No matter how small or insignificant it may seem.""You mean like the stuff I do to help Mr. Blake?" asked Hunter."Yes," said Mom. "Jesus can use it to show him a big picture of God's love."–Nance E. Keyes

Hunter and his dad chose a spot in the backyard to set up the rain gauge Hunter had made at school. He was proud of the hollow tube and its funnel-like top. "This is the best school project ever," he said. "I hope it rains soon!" "Hunter," Mom said when he came inside, "Mr. Blake isn't feeling well, and he's afraid his garbage cans might roll out into the street if they stay in his driveway. Would you go bring in his trash cans?""Okay," said Hunter, and he headed out the door. He returned a few minutes later and sighed heavily. "What's wrong?" asked Mom. "Mr. Blake seems to be sick a lot," said Hunter. "And I know he's sad about losing his wife. I wish I could do something more to help him. When I brought his trash cans in, I noticed paint peeling off his house. I wish I could paint his house for him!" A timer beeped, and Mom pulled brownies from the oven. "Well, you may not be able to paint his house, but you can run some of these over to Mr. Blake. That'll cheer him up.""Okay. But it'd be cool to do something big instead of just this little stuff." Mom smiled at him. "I know it may not seem like much, but remember the Bible says that we serve Jesus by serving others. By helping Mr. Blake--even in small ways--you're showing him the love of Jesus."Later that day, it began to sprinkle, so Hunter and his parents went to check his rain gauge. "It's collecting water!" Hunter said."Good," said Dad. "But this is a very light rainfall. It will take a lot more rain than this to really measure water in your gauge.""Maybe," said Hunter. "But look! A little water is running into it--and every drop counts! The water will build up over time.""You're right," Mom said. "Every little bit does count, and you know what? Every little thing you do for Jesus counts too. No matter how small or insignificant it may seem.""You mean like the stuff I do to help Mr. Blake?" asked Hunter."Yes," said Mom. "Jesus can use it to show him a big picture of God's love."–Nance E. Keyes

Every Bit Counts1186f622-5747-437e-9779-47f515e7adf7Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsVulnerability in Marriage with Matt KutzWhat if you have more control to improve your marriage than you currently think? What if there were real and practical steps you could do that would improve your relationship with your wife in substantially more positive ways. While marriage is indeed hard, we are not helpless. Join me in this episode as Dr. Matt Kutz and I break open some practical ways to connect better with your wife and improve how you communicate with her. When men lean into vulnerability, they become more strong, not less. When we lean into our masculinity, we become more attractive. You can find out more about Dr. Matt Kutz and find his book at https://drmattkutz.com/

What if you have more control to improve your marriage than you currently think? What if there were real and practical steps you could do that would improve your relationship with your wife in substantially more positive ways. While marriage is indeed hard, we are not helpless. Join me in this episode as Dr. Matt Kutz and I break open some practical ways to connect better with your wife and improve how you communicate with her. When men lean into vulnerability, they become more strong, not less. When we lean into our masculinity, we become more attractive. You can find out more about Dr. Matt Kutz and find his book at https://drmattkutz.com/

fullVulnerability in Marriage with Matt Kutz63a20827-acbc-4034-baf6-8ae2a977a08aWed, 16 Apr 2025 21:59:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#372: He's not Here.... He's Alive!John 19, Matthew 28, Luke 23, &amp; 1 Corinthians 15:55 In this powerful Easter episode, we continue our journey following the sorrow of the cross to the joy of the resurrection. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus lovingly bury Jesus, and guards are posted at the tomb. But on the third day, something incredible happens&mdash;Jesus rises from the dead! With awe and joy, the women discover the empty tomb and meet Jesus alive again. Children are reminded that the cross was not the end&mdash;Jesus conquered sin and death, just like He said He would. Because He lives, we have forgiveness and hope! Thanks to today's wonderful guest, Whitney Newby!&nbsp; She is the author of Lift Your Eyes and the founder of Brighter Day Press, a ministry that creates literature-rich, gospel-centered resources for family discipleship. Whitney lives in South Carolina with her husband and four children. You can find her on Instagram @brighterdaypress or https://brighterdaypress.com/ ---------------------------- To join the team supporting this podcast and also enjoy weekly bonus content PLUS access to the entire library of bonus content&nbsp; go here and click bonus content. &nbsp; You&rsquo;re not just funding a podcast. You&rsquo;re helping bring the Word of God into homes, into car rides, into bedtime routines&mdash;and into the hearts of thousands of children. &nbsp; From my family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 19, Matthew 28, Luke 23, &amp; 1 Corinthians 15:55 In this powerful Easter episode, we continue our journey following the sorrow of the cross to the joy of the resurrection. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus lovingly bury Jesus, and guards are posted at the tomb. But on the third day, something incredible happens&mdash;Jesus rises from the dead! With awe and joy, the women discover the empty tomb and meet Jesus alive again. Children are reminded that the cross was not the end&mdash;Jesus conquered sin and death, just like He said He would. Because He lives, we have forgiveness and hope! Thanks to today's wonderful guest, Whitney Newby!&nbsp; She is the author of Lift Your Eyes and the founder of Brighter Day Press, a ministry that creates literature-rich, gospel-centered resources for family discipleship. Whitney lives in South Carolina with her husband and four children. You can find her on Instagram @brighterdaypress or https://brighterdaypress.com/ ---------------------------- To join the team supporting this podcast and also enjoy weekly bonus content PLUS access to the entire library of bonus content&nbsp; go here and click bonus content. &nbsp; You&rsquo;re not just funding a podcast. You&rsquo;re helping bring the Word of God into homes, into car rides, into bedtime routines&mdash;and into the hearts of thousands of children. &nbsp; From my family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#372: He's not Here.... He's Alive!13acdb2e-b9ff-4f95-82cc-7a62629625c5Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000855https://216.73.216.191/allTags Smelly Shed Made Clean Read: Hebrews 9:11-15; 1 John 1:7-9 Cole followed his grandpa across his new backyard. “I want to see inside!” Grandpa stopped at the door of a big shed. “Ready?” Cole nodded. Grandpa pulled the door open, and Cole jumped back. The smell coming from inside was terrible. He moved to a place where he could take deep breaths of fresh air and looked over to see Grandpa laughing at him. “We’re going to need to take care of that.” Grandpa held up a handkerchief. “Until then, I have this.” “You knew it was going to smell like that and you’re still going in there to clean it?” Cole couldn’t believe it. “Your grandma needs a place to work on her pottery.” Grandpa shrugged. “I love her, so I’m going to clean that place out and get it ready for her.” “Speaking of Grandma…” Cole backed toward the house. Grandpa laughed again. “You go inside and spend time with her. I don’t expect you to work with me.” Cole didn’t go back to the shed until weeks later when Grandpa convinced him he had to see inside. “I don’t want to smell it.” Cole dragged his feet as they made their way across the yard. “It doesn’t smell anymore.” Grandpa pulled the shed door open. Cole’s eyes widened. Gone was all of the mess that had been in the place before. And the smell coming from the shed was one of fresh paint and stain. He saw shiny wood floors and perfect white walls. “It’s amazing.” Grandpa grinned. “It’s really different, isn’t it?” Cole dropped to his knees on the clean floor. “This reminds me of something.” “Yeah?” Grandpa asked. “You know how Jesus loves us even though we’re sinners?” Cole asked. “He’s willing to step into the dirty, the gross, and make things better. He loves us enough to deal with the smelly stuff, just like you loved Grandma enough to do that. And now…now the shed has been made clean! Some people might have said it’d be best to just burn it down or something, but you made it new.” Grandpa squeezed Cole’s shoulder. “I like that.” –Emily Acker How about you? Do smelly things bother you? How much love would it take for you to step into a smelly, messy place to make it better for someone you love? Because of His great love for us, Jesus came into our messy world and died for our sins. When we trust in Him, He cleans us and makes us new. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) No matter how many times we mess up, He will always forgive us. Today's Key Verse: But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. (NKJV) 1 John 1:7 Today's Key Thought: Jesus cleans you because of His love

Read: Hebrews 9:11-15; 1 John 1:7-9 Cole followed his grandpa across his new backyard. “I want to see inside!” Grandpa stopped at the door of a big shed. “Ready?” Cole nodded. Grandpa pulled the door open, and Cole jumped back. The smell coming from inside was terrible. He moved to a place where he could take deep breaths of fresh air and looked over to see Grandpa laughing at him. “We’re going to need to take care of that.” Grandpa held up a handkerchief. “Until then, I have this.” “You knew it was going to smell like that and you’re still going in there to clean it?” Cole couldn’t believe it. “Your grandma needs a place to work on her pottery.” Grandpa shrugged. “I love her, so I’m going to clean that place out and get it ready for her.” “Speaking of Grandma…” Cole backed toward the house. Grandpa laughed again. “You go inside and spend time with her. I don’t expect you to work with me.” Cole didn’t go back to the shed until weeks later when Grandpa convinced him he had to see inside. “I don’t want to smell it.” Cole dragged his feet as they made their way across the yard. “It doesn’t smell anymore.” Grandpa pulled the shed door open. Cole’s eyes widened. Gone was all of the mess that had been in the place before. And the smell coming from the shed was one of fresh paint and stain. He saw shiny wood floors and perfect white walls. “It’s amazing.” Grandpa grinned. “It’s really different, isn’t it?” Cole dropped to his knees on the clean floor. “This reminds me of something.” “Yeah?” Grandpa asked. “You know how Jesus loves us even though we’re sinners?” Cole asked. “He’s willing to step into the dirty, the gross, and make things better. He loves us enough to deal with the smelly stuff, just like you loved Grandma enough to do that. And now…now the shed has been made clean! Some people might have said it’d be best to just burn it down or something, but you made it new.” Grandpa squeezed Cole’s shoulder. “I like that.” –Emily Acker How about you? Do smelly things bother you? How much love would it take for you to step into a smelly, messy place to make it better for someone you love? Because of His great love for us, Jesus came into our messy world and died for our sins. When we trust in Him, He cleans us and makes us new. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) No matter how many times we mess up, He will always forgive us. Today's Key Verse: But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. (NKJV) 1 John 1:7 Today's Key Thought: Jesus cleans you because of His love

Smelly Shed Made Clean 95a03271-0222-4ca6-af73-21f49957b92eWed, 16 Apr 2025 05:41:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2025) As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2025)15ebe36d-14be-437f-98f5-c2490aadbcd0Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2025) As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2025)d159bc83-cc59-42e8-9217-705c87b90926Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2025) As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2025)656e0f48-241d-49e2-8745-b31b930993fdWed, 16 Apr 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2025) As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2025)9fd67942-7209-4f0f-a0a0-e72042d673d5Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)6c1d90d3-282f-42f4-b356-c8300a57afbdWed, 16 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Symbols of the Church (2025) There are many different symbols of the Church that can help us to understand it. We learn some of these symbols today, including a sheepfold, a cultivated field, the building of God, the spotless lamb, the bride of Christ, and our mother. Fr. Mike reminds us that, like us, the Church on earth needs constant reform. Jesus loves the Church and gave himself up for her. If we have any hostility or indifference toward the Church, we must check our hearts and pray to love what God loves. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 753-757. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are many different symbols of the Church that can help us to understand it. We learn some of these symbols today, including a sheepfold, a cultivated field, the building of God, the spotless lamb, the bride of Christ, and our mother. Fr. Mike reminds us that, like us, the Church on earth needs constant reform. Jesus loves the Church and gave himself up for her. If we have any hostility or indifference toward the Church, we must check our hearts and pray to love what God loves. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 753-757. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 106: Symbols of the Church (2025)ee659dbe-a4d5-49d6-acc0-264327f8bec0Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Symbols of the Church (2025) There are many different symbols of the Church that can help us to understand it. We learn some of these symbols today, including a sheepfold, a cultivated field, the building of God, the spotless lamb, the bride of Christ, and our mother. Fr. Mike reminds us that, like us, the Church on earth needs constant reform. Jesus loves the Church and gave himself up for her. If we have any hostility or indifference toward the Church, we must check our hearts and pray to love what God loves. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 753-757. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are many different symbols of the Church that can help us to understand it. We learn some of these symbols today, including a sheepfold, a cultivated field, the building of God, the spotless lamb, the bride of Christ, and our mother. Fr. Mike reminds us that, like us, the Church on earth needs constant reform. Jesus loves the Church and gave himself up for her. If we have any hostility or indifference toward the Church, we must check our hearts and pray to love what God loves. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 753-757. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 106: Symbols of the Church (2025)dcb795d4-53ec-4681-b60c-183466574cdeWed, 16 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)813cd9e0-0a95-41b4-8222-a8781d0b9577Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)97bc1453-7a30-42a3-9476-fd7b6df3b066Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)ccf420b8-8f07-4cdc-9b5a-ba1ea517ddaeWed, 16 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSmelly Shed Made CleanCole followed his grandpa across his new backyard. "I want to see inside!"Grandpa stopped at the door of a big shed. "Ready?"Cole nodded. Grandpa pulled the door open, and Cole jumped back. The smell coming from inside was terrible. He moved to a place where he could take deep breaths of fresh air and looked over to see Grandpa laughing at him."We're going to need to take care of that." Grandpa held up a handkerchief. "Until then, I have this.""You knew it was going to smell like that and you're still going in there to clean it?" Cole couldn't believe it."Your grandma needs a place to work on her pottery." Grandpa shrugged. "I love her, so I'm going to clean that place out and get it ready for her.""Speaking of Grandma…" Cole backed toward the house.Grandpa laughed again. "You go inside and spend time with her. I don't expect you to work with me."Cole didn't go back to the shed until weeks later when Grandpa convinced him he had to see inside."I don't want to smell it." Cole dragged his feet as they made their way across the yard."It doesn't smell anymore." Grandpa pulled the shed door open.Cole's eyes widened. Gone was all of the mess that had been in the place before. And the smell coming from the shed was one of fresh paint and stain. He saw shiny wood floors and perfect white walls. "It's amazing."Grandpa grinned. "It's really different, isn't it?"Cole dropped to his knees on the clean floor. "This reminds me of something.""Yeah?" Grandpa asked."You know how Jesus loves us even though we're sinners?" Cole asked. "He's willing to step into the dirty, the gross, and make things better. He loves us enough to deal with the smelly stuff, just like you loved Grandma enough to do that. And now…now the shed has been made clean! Some people might have said it'd be best to just burn it down or something, but you made it new."Grandpa squeezed Cole's shoulder. "I like that."–Emily Acker

Cole followed his grandpa across his new backyard. "I want to see inside!"Grandpa stopped at the door of a big shed. "Ready?"Cole nodded. Grandpa pulled the door open, and Cole jumped back. The smell coming from inside was terrible. He moved to a place where he could take deep breaths of fresh air and looked over to see Grandpa laughing at him."We're going to need to take care of that." Grandpa held up a handkerchief. "Until then, I have this.""You knew it was going to smell like that and you're still going in there to clean it?" Cole couldn't believe it."Your grandma needs a place to work on her pottery." Grandpa shrugged. "I love her, so I'm going to clean that place out and get it ready for her.""Speaking of Grandma…" Cole backed toward the house.Grandpa laughed again. "You go inside and spend time with her. I don't expect you to work with me."Cole didn't go back to the shed until weeks later when Grandpa convinced him he had to see inside."I don't want to smell it." Cole dragged his feet as they made their way across the yard."It doesn't smell anymore." Grandpa pulled the shed door open.Cole's eyes widened. Gone was all of the mess that had been in the place before. And the smell coming from the shed was one of fresh paint and stain. He saw shiny wood floors and perfect white walls. "It's amazing."Grandpa grinned. "It's really different, isn't it?"Cole dropped to his knees on the clean floor. "This reminds me of something.""Yeah?" Grandpa asked."You know how Jesus loves us even though we're sinners?" Cole asked. "He's willing to step into the dirty, the gross, and make things better. He loves us enough to deal with the smelly stuff, just like you loved Grandma enough to do that. And now…now the shed has been made clean! Some people might have said it'd be best to just burn it down or something, but you made it new."Grandpa squeezed Cole's shoulder. "I like that."–Emily Acker

Smelly Shed Made Clean3b8d5221-ccc3-4200-bedb-d00846cc7269Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Saying Goodbye Read: Psalm 62:5-8 For as long as they could remember, Isla and Parker had lived a block away from the beach. Now they were at the water’s edge saying goodbye to their favorite spot. Isla pushed her bare feet into the sand while Parker threw rocks out into the water. Tears trickled down Isla’s cheeks as she thought of the moving van parked in front of their house—only it wasn’t their house anymore. Isla would always remember the last day of school before spring vacation a few weeks ago. She and Parker had bolted off the school bus, excited about heading to the beach. They’d burst through the front door. “Mom, we’re home!” Isla called. The house was silent. “Mom?” called Parker. They went into the living room and found Mom and Dad sitting there. Mom looked like she’d been crying. “What’s wrong?” asked Isla. That’s when her world fell apart. “You’ve probably noticed that your mother and I haven’t been able to agree on many things lately,” said Dad. “We’ve decided that it will be better for all of us to live apart.” It just kept getting worse. Not only was Dad leaving, but Isla and Parker were moving with their mom to Grandma’s. They’d have to find a new school and make all new friends. And there was no beach nearby. Isla stared at the waves crashing against a huge boulder out in the water. “God, this isn’t fair,” she whispered. As the waves sprayed over the boulder, she remembered a verse she’d learned in church. The Lord is my Rock, she thought. He’s always solid and never changes, and He’ll always be with me and care for me. Parker finished throwing rocks and came and sat beside Isla. “Don’t worry, Isla. Everything will be okay,” he said half-heartedly. “I know,” replied Isla. “I just remembered that Jesus is a solid, steady Rock to stand on. We may feel like those waves out there being tossed all over the place, but Jesus is like that big boulder. Even if everything else is changing, He’s still the same. He cares about what’s happening to us and will always be with us. We have to trust Him.” –Betty Yeider How about you? Are you going through a difficult time in your life? A time when you feel hurt and alone and life doesn’t seem fair? Remember that Jesus is a close friend, one who is always there for you. He loves you so much He died for you, and He cares about what is happening. When everything around you seems to be falling apart, He is solid and unchanging—a Rock you can trust. Today's Key Verse: Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. (NIV) Psalm 62:8 Today's Key Thought: Always trust God

Read: Psalm 62:5-8 For as long as they could remember, Isla and Parker had lived a block away from the beach. Now they were at the water’s edge saying goodbye to their favorite spot. Isla pushed her bare feet into the sand while Parker threw rocks out into the water. Tears trickled down Isla’s cheeks as she thought of the moving van parked in front of their house—only it wasn’t their house anymore. Isla would always remember the last day of school before spring vacation a few weeks ago. She and Parker had bolted off the school bus, excited about heading to the beach. They’d burst through the front door. “Mom, we’re home!” Isla called. The house was silent. “Mom?” called Parker. They went into the living room and found Mom and Dad sitting there. Mom looked like she’d been crying. “What’s wrong?” asked Isla. That’s when her world fell apart. “You’ve probably noticed that your mother and I haven’t been able to agree on many things lately,” said Dad. “We’ve decided that it will be better for all of us to live apart.” It just kept getting worse. Not only was Dad leaving, but Isla and Parker were moving with their mom to Grandma’s. They’d have to find a new school and make all new friends. And there was no beach nearby. Isla stared at the waves crashing against a huge boulder out in the water. “God, this isn’t fair,” she whispered. As the waves sprayed over the boulder, she remembered a verse she’d learned in church. The Lord is my Rock, she thought. He’s always solid and never changes, and He’ll always be with me and care for me. Parker finished throwing rocks and came and sat beside Isla. “Don’t worry, Isla. Everything will be okay,” he said half-heartedly. “I know,” replied Isla. “I just remembered that Jesus is a solid, steady Rock to stand on. We may feel like those waves out there being tossed all over the place, but Jesus is like that big boulder. Even if everything else is changing, He’s still the same. He cares about what’s happening to us and will always be with us. We have to trust Him.” –Betty Yeider How about you? Are you going through a difficult time in your life? A time when you feel hurt and alone and life doesn’t seem fair? Remember that Jesus is a close friend, one who is always there for you. He loves you so much He died for you, and He cares about what is happening. When everything around you seems to be falling apart, He is solid and unchanging—a Rock you can trust. Today's Key Verse: Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. (NIV) Psalm 62:8 Today's Key Thought: Always trust God

Saying Goodbye 7b93feee-49cb-4722-a217-ca8a748815aeTue, 15 Apr 2025 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: It Is Finished (2025) In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 105: It Is Finished (2025)bd497ffb-9d72-4430-98e1-eb7dbca71819Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: Christ’s Church and its Mission (2025) The Church has no other light than Christ&#39;s, and the Holy Spirit is the source of all its holiness. We believe that the Church is &quot;holy,&quot; &quot;catholic,&quot; &quot;one,&quot; and &quot;apostolic.&quot; Fr. Mike explains that Jesus has promised to guide the Church in the truth. Members of the Church are called and uniquely belong to the Lord. We also learn that the word &#39;church&#39; has three inseparable meanings: the liturgical assembly, the local community, and the universal community of believers. The Church draws her life from the body of Christ and so becomes Christ&#39;s body. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 748-752. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church has no other light than Christ&#39;s, and the Holy Spirit is the source of all its holiness. We believe that the Church is &quot;holy,&quot; &quot;catholic,&quot; &quot;one,&quot; and &quot;apostolic.&quot; Fr. Mike explains that Jesus has promised to guide the Church in the truth. Members of the Church are called and uniquely belong to the Lord. We also learn that the word &#39;church&#39; has three inseparable meanings: the liturgical assembly, the local community, and the universal community of believers. The Church draws her life from the body of Christ and so becomes Christ&#39;s body. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 748-752. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 105: Christ’s Church and its Mission (2025)0d52004d-b863-4840-913c-dbdcc9b96dc0Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: Christ’s Church and its Mission (2025) The Church has no other light than Christ&#39;s, and the Holy Spirit is the source of all its holiness. We believe that the Church is &quot;holy,&quot; &quot;catholic,&quot; &quot;one,&quot; and &quot;apostolic.&quot; Fr. Mike explains that Jesus has promised to guide the Church in the truth. Members of the Church are called and uniquely belong to the Lord. We also learn that the word &#39;church&#39; has three inseparable meanings: the liturgical assembly, the local community, and the universal community of believers. The Church draws her life from the body of Christ and so becomes Christ&#39;s body. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 748-752. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church has no other light than Christ&#39;s, and the Holy Spirit is the source of all its holiness. We believe that the Church is &quot;holy,&quot; &quot;catholic,&quot; &quot;one,&quot; and &quot;apostolic.&quot; Fr. Mike explains that Jesus has promised to guide the Church in the truth. Members of the Church are called and uniquely belong to the Lord. We also learn that the word &#39;church&#39; has three inseparable meanings: the liturgical assembly, the local community, and the universal community of believers. The Church draws her life from the body of Christ and so becomes Christ&#39;s body. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 748-752. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 105: Christ’s Church and its Mission (2025)8c9a247f-1f8d-45f8-9b07-bba3db811f30Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: It Is Finished (2025) In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 105: It Is Finished (2025)26618ce2-08e0-4a21-af67-2ffe24460d8aTue, 15 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: It Is Finished (2025) In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 105: It Is Finished (2025)ed2c9da8-0286-4e6e-854f-b0b8f9b2fd8cTue, 15 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: It Is Finished (2025) In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 105: It Is Finished (2025)6597e9f4-629b-4f1c-bb2d-6d32fdcc5290Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSaying GoodbyeFor as long as they could remember, Isla and Parker had lived a block away from the beach. Now they were at the water's edge saying goodbye to their favorite spot. Isla pushed her bare feet into the sand while Parker threw rocks out into the water. Tears trickled down Isla's cheeks as she thought of the moving van parked in front of their house--only it wasn't their house anymore.Isla would always remember the last day of school before spring vacation a few weeks ago. She and Parker had bolted off the school bus, excited about heading to the beach. They'd burst through the front door. "Mom, we're home!" Isla called. The house was silent."Mom?" called Parker. They went into the living room and found Mom and Dad sitting there. Mom looked like she'd been crying. "What's wrong?" asked Isla. That's when her world fell apart."You've probably noticed that your mother and I haven't been able to agree on many things lately," said Dad. "We've decided that it will be better for all of us to live apart."It just kept getting worse. Not only was Dad leaving, but Isla and Parker were moving with their mom to Grandma's. They'd have to find a new school and make all new friends. And there was no beach nearby.Isla stared at the waves crashing against a huge boulder out in the water. "God, this isn't fair," she whispered. As the waves sprayed over the boulder, she remembered a verse she'd learned in church. The Lord is my Rock, she thought. He's always solid and never changes, and He'll always be with me and care for me. Parker finished throwing rocks and came and sat beside Isla. "Don't worry, Isla. Everything will be okay," he said half-heartedly. "I know," replied Isla. "I just remembered that Jesus is a solid, steady Rock to stand on. We may feel like those waves out there being tossed all over the place, but Jesus is like that big boulder. Even if everything else is changing, He's still the same. He cares about what's happening to us and will always be with us. We have to trust Him."–Betty Yeider

For as long as they could remember, Isla and Parker had lived a block away from the beach. Now they were at the water's edge saying goodbye to their favorite spot. Isla pushed her bare feet into the sand while Parker threw rocks out into the water. Tears trickled down Isla's cheeks as she thought of the moving van parked in front of their house--only it wasn't their house anymore.Isla would always remember the last day of school before spring vacation a few weeks ago. She and Parker had bolted off the school bus, excited about heading to the beach. They'd burst through the front door. "Mom, we're home!" Isla called. The house was silent."Mom?" called Parker. They went into the living room and found Mom and Dad sitting there. Mom looked like she'd been crying. "What's wrong?" asked Isla. That's when her world fell apart."You've probably noticed that your mother and I haven't been able to agree on many things lately," said Dad. "We've decided that it will be better for all of us to live apart."It just kept getting worse. Not only was Dad leaving, but Isla and Parker were moving with their mom to Grandma's. They'd have to find a new school and make all new friends. And there was no beach nearby.Isla stared at the waves crashing against a huge boulder out in the water. "God, this isn't fair," she whispered. As the waves sprayed over the boulder, she remembered a verse she'd learned in church. The Lord is my Rock, she thought. He's always solid and never changes, and He'll always be with me and care for me. Parker finished throwing rocks and came and sat beside Isla. "Don't worry, Isla. Everything will be okay," he said half-heartedly. "I know," replied Isla. "I just remembered that Jesus is a solid, steady Rock to stand on. We may feel like those waves out there being tossed all over the place, but Jesus is like that big boulder. Even if everything else is changing, He's still the same. He cares about what's happening to us and will always be with us. We have to trust Him."–Betty Yeider

Saying Goodbyee071648f-0dc1-46bf-b76f-da52f9aee9e3Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Silenced Scientist: The Cure For Alzheimer's Already Exists?! Doctors Are Trapped In A Broken System! The Link Between Oral Infection & Cancer!What if the cure for Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and erectile dysfunction already exists? Dr. Nathan Bryan breaks the silence on the missing molecule that could reverse disease.  Dr Nathan Bryan is a renowned nitric oxide biochemist, entrepreneur and author, who has researched nitric oxide for the past 18 years and made many seminal discoveries in the field. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The Secret of Nitric Oxide-Bringing The Science To Life’. In this conversation, Dr Nathan and Steven discuss topics such as, how doctors are trapped in a broken system, the link between oral infection and cancer, why blood pressure medicine doesn’t work, and how nitric oxide can make you 15 years younger.  00:00 Intro 02:33 Nathan's Mission 04:38 Decline in Nitric Oxide (NO) Production 05:40 Symptoms of Low NO Levels 06:55 Diseases Linked to NO 08:21 What Prompted Nathan's Interest in NO? 10:35 Your Experience With Your Dad Setting You on This Path 12:07 Who Are You & Your Experience 13:14 Nitric Oxide Breakdown 14:24 Is Everything You See Just Aging? 16:07 How to Measure Vascular Age 17:50 Chronic Diseases Associated With NO Deficiency 21:54 The Medical Industry Is Broken 27:40 Doctors Are Trapped in the Broken System 29:18 The Molecule of Longevity 33:00 What Do You Think of Bryan Johnson? 34:38 Can NO Be Overdosed? 36:33 NO’s Role in Increasing Telomere Length 38:33 Relationship Between NO and Oral Microbiome 40:54 Nathan's View on Antibacterial Products 44:04 Negative Impacts of Using Mouthwash 46:08 Oral Microbiome and Blood Pressure Connection 48:25 Link Between Oral Health and Cancer 54:10 Ads 56:19 How to Improve Our Oral Microbiome 58:21 Are Tongue Scrapers Beneficial for Oral Microbiome? 59:26 Relationship Between NO and Hormones 1:00:14 Should We Be Seeing Dental Hygienists? 1:00:45 Mouthwash Eliminates Benefits of Exercise 1:01:05 Foods to Boost Nitric Oxide Production 1:03:54 Wound-Healing Properties of NO 1:05:02 Foods for NO Production 1:05:36 *Beet the Odds*: Why Nathan Wrote a Book About Beetroots 1:09:06 Growth of Interest in Antacid Medication 1:12:22 Link Between NO Levels and Nasal Breathing 1:15:05 Humming Increases NO Levels 1:16:23 Things to Stimulate NO 1:17:45 The Future of Medicine Relies on This 1:20:01 Are You Happily or Unhappily Mated? Follow Dr. Nathan: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/bRZbIr6ZtSb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/urFHgP9ZtSb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/AJpc3jc0tSb  You can purchase Dr Nathan’s book, ‘The Secret of Nitric Oxide-Bringing The Science To Life’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/uHJ9hcf0tSb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp Independent research - https://nathanbryan.tiiny.co Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DOAC20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the cure for Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and erectile dysfunction already exists? Dr. Nathan Bryan breaks the silence on the missing molecule that could reverse disease.  Dr Nathan Bryan is a renowned nitric oxide biochemist, entrepreneur and author, who has researched nitric oxide for the past 18 years and made many seminal discoveries in the field. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The Secret of Nitric Oxide-Bringing The Science To Life’. In this conversation, Dr Nathan and Steven discuss topics such as, how doctors are trapped in a broken system, the link between oral infection and cancer, why blood pressure medicine doesn’t work, and how nitric oxide can make you 15 years younger.  00:00 Intro 02:33 Nathan's Mission 04:38 Decline in Nitric Oxide (NO) Production 05:40 Symptoms of Low NO Levels 06:55 Diseases Linked to NO 08:21 What Prompted Nathan's Interest in NO? 10:35 Your Experience With Your Dad Setting You on This Path 12:07 Who Are You & Your Experience 13:14 Nitric Oxide Breakdown 14:24 Is Everything You See Just Aging? 16:07 How to Measure Vascular Age 17:50 Chronic Diseases Associated With NO Deficiency 21:54 The Medical Industry Is Broken 27:40 Doctors Are Trapped in the Broken System 29:18 The Molecule of Longevity 33:00 What Do You Think of Bryan Johnson? 34:38 Can NO Be Overdosed? 36:33 NO’s Role in Increasing Telomere Length 38:33 Relationship Between NO and Oral Microbiome 40:54 Nathan's View on Antibacterial Products 44:04 Negative Impacts of Using Mouthwash 46:08 Oral Microbiome and Blood Pressure Connection 48:25 Link Between Oral Health and Cancer 54:10 Ads 56:19 How to Improve Our Oral Microbiome 58:21 Are Tongue Scrapers Beneficial for Oral Microbiome? 59:26 Relationship Between NO and Hormones 1:00:14 Should We Be Seeing Dental Hygienists? 1:00:45 Mouthwash Eliminates Benefits of Exercise 1:01:05 Foods to Boost Nitric Oxide Production 1:03:54 Wound-Healing Properties of NO 1:05:02 Foods for NO Production 1:05:36 *Beet the Odds*: Why Nathan Wrote a Book About Beetroots 1:09:06 Growth of Interest in Antacid Medication 1:12:22 Link Between NO Levels and Nasal Breathing 1:15:05 Humming Increases NO Levels 1:16:23 Things to Stimulate NO 1:17:45 The Future of Medicine Relies on This 1:20:01 Are You Happily or Unhappily Mated? Follow Dr. Nathan: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/bRZbIr6ZtSb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/urFHgP9ZtSb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/AJpc3jc0tSb  You can purchase Dr Nathan’s book, ‘The Secret of Nitric Oxide-Bringing The Science To Life’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/uHJ9hcf0tSb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp Independent research - https://nathanbryan.tiiny.co Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DOAC20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Silenced Scientist: The Cure For Alzheimer's Already Exists?! Doctors Are Trapped In A Broken System! The Link Between Oral Infection & Cancer!341846c3-f7cb-4f3f-9d31-7f774a6503d5Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +00005181https://216.73.216.191/allTags Really White Read: Romans 3:21-26 "Can I crack the eggs?” Penelope asked as her mom started blending the butter and sugar. “Sure,” Mom said, and as each egg was added, she beat it into the cookie dough. “Now we need to add flour, baking soda, and salt.” “I can do that,” said Penelope. She carefully measured the flour into a bowl, then added the baking soda and salt. She looked down at the bowl in surprise. “I thought flour was supposed to be white.” “It looks white to me,” said Mom. “But look,” said Penelope. “The baking soda and salt are on top of the flour, and they’re really white. They make the flour look almost gray.” “That’s true,” Mom said as she stirred the ingredients together. “Penny,” she said after a moment, “if I said the flour is like us and the baking soda is like God, what do you think I’d mean?” Penelope thought for a moment. “I’d think you weren’t making any sense,” she said with a grin. Mom smiled. “When I saw those ingredients together and the difference in color, it occurred to me that we often think we’re decently good people. But compared to what God says, we don’t look so good.” “I think I get it,” said Penelope. “Compared to the baking soda, the flour isn’t very white. And compared to how the Bible says we should live, we’re not very good at all.” “That’s right,” Mom said as she dropped spoonfuls of dough onto the cookie sheet. “The only person to ever live up to the Bible’s standards was Jesus, the Son of God. He lived a perfect life, then died to take the punishment for our wrongs. When we trust in Him, He replaces our sin with His righteousness—His goodness—and makes us pure in God’s eyes. If this baking soda could turn all the flour in this bowl pure white, that would be like what Jesus does for us.” “These cookies will remind me of that,” said Penelope, putting a tray in the oven. “So I should eat lots of them, right?” Mom laughed and gave her a playful jab. –Pauline Youd How about you? How does your life compare to God’s standard that He gives us in the Bible? Do you feel like you measure up? Or do you know that your life is like the flour in this story—more gray than white? Only Jesus measures up to God’s standard. When you trust Him as your Savior, He purifies you from sin and makes you good in God’s eyes. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 5:21 Today's Key Thought: Only Jesus measures up

Read: Romans 3:21-26 "Can I crack the eggs?” Penelope asked as her mom started blending the butter and sugar. “Sure,” Mom said, and as each egg was added, she beat it into the cookie dough. “Now we need to add flour, baking soda, and salt.” “I can do that,” said Penelope. She carefully measured the flour into a bowl, then added the baking soda and salt. She looked down at the bowl in surprise. “I thought flour was supposed to be white.” “It looks white to me,” said Mom. “But look,” said Penelope. “The baking soda and salt are on top of the flour, and they’re really white. They make the flour look almost gray.” “That’s true,” Mom said as she stirred the ingredients together. “Penny,” she said after a moment, “if I said the flour is like us and the baking soda is like God, what do you think I’d mean?” Penelope thought for a moment. “I’d think you weren’t making any sense,” she said with a grin. Mom smiled. “When I saw those ingredients together and the difference in color, it occurred to me that we often think we’re decently good people. But compared to what God says, we don’t look so good.” “I think I get it,” said Penelope. “Compared to the baking soda, the flour isn’t very white. And compared to how the Bible says we should live, we’re not very good at all.” “That’s right,” Mom said as she dropped spoonfuls of dough onto the cookie sheet. “The only person to ever live up to the Bible’s standards was Jesus, the Son of God. He lived a perfect life, then died to take the punishment for our wrongs. When we trust in Him, He replaces our sin with His righteousness—His goodness—and makes us pure in God’s eyes. If this baking soda could turn all the flour in this bowl pure white, that would be like what Jesus does for us.” “These cookies will remind me of that,” said Penelope, putting a tray in the oven. “So I should eat lots of them, right?” Mom laughed and gave her a playful jab. –Pauline Youd How about you? How does your life compare to God’s standard that He gives us in the Bible? Do you feel like you measure up? Or do you know that your life is like the flour in this story—more gray than white? Only Jesus measures up to God’s standard. When you trust Him as your Savior, He purifies you from sin and makes you good in God’s eyes. (To learn more, go to https://new.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today's Key Verse: God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 5:21 Today's Key Thought: Only Jesus measures up

Really White 239a1b8e-9e6d-460b-853c-354d4d5baa91Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:23:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2025)7ddf0fd1-8c22-49e5-90c8-a7c9bc50bc6cMon, 14 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Holy Spirit and the Church (2025) As we conclude this article on the Holy Spirit, the Catechism teaches us today about the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Church. Fr. Mike breaks down the four main ways the Holy Spirit is active in the mission of Christ and how the life of the Church completes that mission. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 737-747. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we conclude this article on the Holy Spirit, the Catechism teaches us today about the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Church. Fr. Mike breaks down the four main ways the Holy Spirit is active in the mission of Christ and how the life of the Church completes that mission. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 737-747. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 104: The Holy Spirit and the Church (2025)45b32c34-9bd5-408a-b748-3efad3555e62Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Holy Spirit and the Church (2025) As we conclude this article on the Holy Spirit, the Catechism teaches us today about the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Church. Fr. Mike breaks down the four main ways the Holy Spirit is active in the mission of Christ and how the life of the Church completes that mission. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 737-747. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we conclude this article on the Holy Spirit, the Catechism teaches us today about the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Church. Fr. Mike breaks down the four main ways the Holy Spirit is active in the mission of Christ and how the life of the Church completes that mission. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 737-747. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 104: The Holy Spirit and the Church (2025)d27f123b-f361-4473-86bd-f0b01da4150fMon, 14 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2025)7e433a5f-ecd9-4178-9e5a-28a26ccfd6b9Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2025)d7a9aa8f-8955-466e-a008-82f56c867954Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2025)31c57b4e-180a-449e-b9de-067987f001a1Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReally White"Can I crack the eggs?" Penelope asked as her mom started blending the butter and sugar."Sure," Mom said, and as each egg was added, she beat it into the cookie dough. "Now we need to add flour, baking soda, and salt.""I can do that," said Penelope. She carefully measured the flour into a bowl, then added the baking soda and salt. She looked down at the bowl in surprise. "I thought flour was supposed to be white." "It looks white to me," said Mom."But look," said Penelope. "The baking soda and salt are on top of the flour, and they're really white. They make the flour look almost gray.""That's true," Mom said as she stirred the ingredients together. "Penny," she said after a moment, "if I said the flour is like us and the baking soda is like God, what do you think I'd mean?"Penelope thought for a moment. "I'd think you weren't making any sense," she said with a grin. Mom smiled. "When I saw those ingredients together and the difference in color, it occurred to me that we often think we're decently good people. But compared to what God says, we don't look so good.""I think I get it," said Penelope. "Compared to the baking soda, the flour isn't very white. And compared to how the Bible says we should live, we're not very good at all." "That's right," Mom said as she dropped spoonfuls of dough onto the cookie sheet. "The only person to ever live up to the Bible's standards was Jesus, the Son of God. He lived a perfect life, then died to take the punishment for our wrongs. When we trust in Him, He replaces our sin with His righteousness--His goodness--and makes us pure in God's eyes. If this baking soda could turn all the flour in this bowl pure white, that would be like what Jesus does for us.""These cookies will remind me of that," said Penelope, putting a tray in the oven. "So I should eat lots of them, right?" Mom laughed and gave her a playful jab.–Pauline Youd

"Can I crack the eggs?" Penelope asked as her mom started blending the butter and sugar."Sure," Mom said, and as each egg was added, she beat it into the cookie dough. "Now we need to add flour, baking soda, and salt.""I can do that," said Penelope. She carefully measured the flour into a bowl, then added the baking soda and salt. She looked down at the bowl in surprise. "I thought flour was supposed to be white." "It looks white to me," said Mom."But look," said Penelope. "The baking soda and salt are on top of the flour, and they're really white. They make the flour look almost gray.""That's true," Mom said as she stirred the ingredients together. "Penny," she said after a moment, "if I said the flour is like us and the baking soda is like God, what do you think I'd mean?"Penelope thought for a moment. "I'd think you weren't making any sense," she said with a grin. Mom smiled. "When I saw those ingredients together and the difference in color, it occurred to me that we often think we're decently good people. But compared to what God says, we don't look so good.""I think I get it," said Penelope. "Compared to the baking soda, the flour isn't very white. And compared to how the Bible says we should live, we're not very good at all." "That's right," Mom said as she dropped spoonfuls of dough onto the cookie sheet. "The only person to ever live up to the Bible's standards was Jesus, the Son of God. He lived a perfect life, then died to take the punishment for our wrongs. When we trust in Him, He replaces our sin with His righteousness--His goodness--and makes us pure in God's eyes. If this baking soda could turn all the flour in this bowl pure white, that would be like what Jesus does for us.""These cookies will remind me of that," said Penelope, putting a tray in the oven. "So I should eat lots of them, right?" Mom laughed and gave her a playful jab.–Pauline Youd

Really Whitef67580eb-11c0-4cd7-99e5-fb51b22807d9Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#371: The Saddest Day and the Greatest GiftMatthew 27, John18 &amp; 19 , &amp;&nbsp; Luke 23 &nbsp;I want to respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of this for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family. We begin our story with Jesus speaking with Pilate and end with the crucifixion. The kids will hear: -The meaning of the torn veil (listen to episode #281 to go further) -This was God's plan; there were no mistakes, no surprises. Jesus chose to lay down His life, and by doing so, Jesus took the weight of every&nbsp;sin, past, present, and future. -It's not always as it seems. The cross is not the end of the story. We have hope because of what happened 3 days later! --------------------- To enjoy bonus content for the episodes which also supports us, go here To connect with us go here For our free read-a-loud pdf book get it free hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 27, John18 &amp; 19 , &amp;&nbsp; Luke 23 &nbsp;I want to respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of this for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family. We begin our story with Jesus speaking with Pilate and end with the crucifixion. The kids will hear: -The meaning of the torn veil (listen to episode #281 to go further) -This was God's plan; there were no mistakes, no surprises. Jesus chose to lay down His life, and by doing so, Jesus took the weight of every&nbsp;sin, past, present, and future. -It's not always as it seems. The cross is not the end of the story. We have hope because of what happened 3 days later! --------------------- To enjoy bonus content for the episodes which also supports us, go here To connect with us go here For our free read-a-loud pdf book get it free hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#371: The Saddest Day and the Greatest Giftf76d23d7-325d-4410-aafa-aec2aa2a3a16Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000736https://216.73.216.191/allTags Hosanna! Read: Matthew 21:1-11; John 3:16-18 Arlo giggled as his sister Marni raised her palm branch over his head. “Save me! Aunt Lori, Marni is going to rule over me!” Aunt Lori called to the kids from the deck. “Quit playing with those. Come on, let’s eat lunch.” Arlo and Marni groaned. They tossed their palm leaves to the side and trudged up the steps. “Those branches are perfect for sword fighting,” said Marni. “Why can’t we play with them?” “Yeah,” Arlo added. “We got them in church, but all we did was wave them around and lay them on the floor. It was boring.” Uncle Damien brought out plates of sandwiches. “Do you even know why you got them?” he asked as he set the food down. The kids shrugged and said in unison, “Palm Sunday.”’ Uncle Damien nodded. “A week before Jesus died on the cross for our sins, He entered Jerusalem on a donkey. The people laid down their cloaks and palm leaves as He rode through the city to honor Him as the Messiah—the Savior God had promised. Every year on the Sunday before Easter, we celebrate that day by remembering that Jesus is the humble King who came to save us.” Marni thought about the church service earlier. “But why did the pastor have us say ‘hosanna’? What does that mean?” “Actually, it’s kind of like what Arlo exclaimed when you beat him in your game earlier,” said Aunt Lori. “I joked that you had to save me from Marni’s oppressive rule,” said Arlo. “And hosanna means just that,” Aunt Lori said. “It’s a word meaning ‘save us’ in the language Jesus spoke.” Marnie nodded in realization. “So we shout it in church on Palm Sunday to remember that God saves us from our sins.” “And He did just that,” Uncle Damien said. “When Jesus died on the cross, He took the punishment for sin we deserved. Then when He rose from the grave, He conquered death so we could have eternal life with Him. The moment we trust in Him, He frees us from the oppressive rule of sin and death and makes us right with God.” “Wow!” Arlo exclaimed. “We should shout hosanna more often!” –Zoe Brickner How about you? Have you ever gotten a palm branch at church on Palm Sunday? During Jesus’s time, the leaves and cloaks on the ground showed respect to kings. Jesus was a different King than all the others—He’s the King of kings! He is the most powerful King, yet also the humblest. Jesus became human and died on the cross to save us, and that’s a good reason to shout, “Hosanna!” Today's Key Verse: The crowds who went ahead of him [Jesus] and those who followed shouted…‘Hosanna in the highest heaven!’ (CSB) Matthew 21:9 Today's Key Thought: Jesus came to save us

Read: Matthew 21:1-11; John 3:16-18 Arlo giggled as his sister Marni raised her palm branch over his head. “Save me! Aunt Lori, Marni is going to rule over me!” Aunt Lori called to the kids from the deck. “Quit playing with those. Come on, let’s eat lunch.” Arlo and Marni groaned. They tossed their palm leaves to the side and trudged up the steps. “Those branches are perfect for sword fighting,” said Marni. “Why can’t we play with them?” “Yeah,” Arlo added. “We got them in church, but all we did was wave them around and lay them on the floor. It was boring.” Uncle Damien brought out plates of sandwiches. “Do you even know why you got them?” he asked as he set the food down. The kids shrugged and said in unison, “Palm Sunday.”’ Uncle Damien nodded. “A week before Jesus died on the cross for our sins, He entered Jerusalem on a donkey. The people laid down their cloaks and palm leaves as He rode through the city to honor Him as the Messiah—the Savior God had promised. Every year on the Sunday before Easter, we celebrate that day by remembering that Jesus is the humble King who came to save us.” Marni thought about the church service earlier. “But why did the pastor have us say ‘hosanna’? What does that mean?” “Actually, it’s kind of like what Arlo exclaimed when you beat him in your game earlier,” said Aunt Lori. “I joked that you had to save me from Marni’s oppressive rule,” said Arlo. “And hosanna means just that,” Aunt Lori said. “It’s a word meaning ‘save us’ in the language Jesus spoke.” Marnie nodded in realization. “So we shout it in church on Palm Sunday to remember that God saves us from our sins.” “And He did just that,” Uncle Damien said. “When Jesus died on the cross, He took the punishment for sin we deserved. Then when He rose from the grave, He conquered death so we could have eternal life with Him. The moment we trust in Him, He frees us from the oppressive rule of sin and death and makes us right with God.” “Wow!” Arlo exclaimed. “We should shout hosanna more often!” –Zoe Brickner How about you? Have you ever gotten a palm branch at church on Palm Sunday? During Jesus’s time, the leaves and cloaks on the ground showed respect to kings. Jesus was a different King than all the others—He’s the King of kings! He is the most powerful King, yet also the humblest. Jesus became human and died on the cross to save us, and that’s a good reason to shout, “Hosanna!” Today's Key Verse: The crowds who went ahead of him [Jesus] and those who followed shouted…‘Hosanna in the highest heaven!’ (CSB) Matthew 21:9 Today's Key Thought: Jesus came to save us

Hosanna! 10fd7816-f361-4874-a85c-2867a12777bfSun, 13 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Hosanna! Read: Matthew 21:1-11; John 3:16-18 Arlo giggled as his sister Marni raised her palm branch over his head. “Save me! Aunt Lori, Marni is going to rule over me!” Aunt Lori called to the kids from the deck. “Quit playing with those. Come on, let’s eat lunch.” Arlo and Marni groaned. They tossed their palm leaves to the side and trudged up the steps. “Those branches are perfect for sword fighting,” said Marni. “Why can’t we play with them?” “Yeah,” Arlo added. “We got them in church, but all we did was wave them around and lay them on the floor. It was boring.” Uncle Damien brought out plates of sandwiches. “Do you even know why you got them?” he asked as he set the food down. The kids shrugged and said in unison, “Palm Sunday.”’ Uncle Damien nodded. “A week before Jesus died on the cross for our sins, He entered Jerusalem on a donkey. The people laid down their cloaks and palm leaves as He rode through the city to honor Him as the Messiah—the Savior God had promised. Every year on the Sunday before Easter, we celebrate that day by remembering that Jesus is the humble King who came to save us.” Marni thought about the church service earlier. “But why did the pastor have us say ‘hosanna’? What does that mean?” “Actually, it’s kind of like what Arlo exclaimed when you beat him in your game earlier,” said Aunt Lori. “I joked that you had to save me from Marni’s oppressive rule,” said Arlo. “And hosanna means just that,” Aunt Lori said. “It’s a word meaning ‘save us’ in the language Jesus spoke.” Marnie nodded in realization. “So we shout it in church on Palm Sunday to remember that God saves us from our sins.” “And He did just that,” Uncle Damien said. “When Jesus died on the cross, He took the punishment for sin we deserved. Then when He rose from the grave, He conquered death so we could have eternal life with Him. The moment we trust in Him, He frees us from the oppressive rule of sin and death and makes us right with God.” “Wow!” Arlo exclaimed. “We should shout hosanna more often!” –Zoe Brickner How about you? Have you ever gotten a palm branch at church on Palm Sunday? During Jesus’s time, the leaves and cloaks on the ground showed respect to kings. Jesus was a different King than all the others—He’s the King of kings! He is the most powerful King, yet also the humblest. Jesus became human and died on the cross to save us, and that’s a good reason to shout, “Hosanna!” Today's Key Verse: The crowds who went ahead of him [Jesus] and those who followed shouted…‘Hosanna in the highest heaven!’ (CSB) Matthew 21:9 Today's Key Thought: Jesus came to save us

Read: Matthew 21:1-11; John 3:16-18 Arlo giggled as his sister Marni raised her palm branch over his head. “Save me! Aunt Lori, Marni is going to rule over me!” Aunt Lori called to the kids from the deck. “Quit playing with those. Come on, let’s eat lunch.” Arlo and Marni groaned. They tossed their palm leaves to the side and trudged up the steps. “Those branches are perfect for sword fighting,” said Marni. “Why can’t we play with them?” “Yeah,” Arlo added. “We got them in church, but all we did was wave them around and lay them on the floor. It was boring.” Uncle Damien brought out plates of sandwiches. “Do you even know why you got them?” he asked as he set the food down. The kids shrugged and said in unison, “Palm Sunday.”’ Uncle Damien nodded. “A week before Jesus died on the cross for our sins, He entered Jerusalem on a donkey. The people laid down their cloaks and palm leaves as He rode through the city to honor Him as the Messiah—the Savior God had promised. Every year on the Sunday before Easter, we celebrate that day by remembering that Jesus is the humble King who came to save us.” Marni thought about the church service earlier. “But why did the pastor have us say ‘hosanna’? What does that mean?” “Actually, it’s kind of like what Arlo exclaimed when you beat him in your game earlier,” said Aunt Lori. “I joked that you had to save me from Marni’s oppressive rule,” said Arlo. “And hosanna means just that,” Aunt Lori said. “It’s a word meaning ‘save us’ in the language Jesus spoke.” Marnie nodded in realization. “So we shout it in church on Palm Sunday to remember that God saves us from our sins.” “And He did just that,” Uncle Damien said. “When Jesus died on the cross, He took the punishment for sin we deserved. Then when He rose from the grave, He conquered death so we could have eternal life with Him. The moment we trust in Him, He frees us from the oppressive rule of sin and death and makes us right with God.” “Wow!” Arlo exclaimed. “We should shout hosanna more often!” –Zoe Brickner How about you? Have you ever gotten a palm branch at church on Palm Sunday? During Jesus’s time, the leaves and cloaks on the ground showed respect to kings. Jesus was a different King than all the others—He’s the King of kings! He is the most powerful King, yet also the humblest. Jesus became human and died on the cross to save us, and that’s a good reason to shout, “Hosanna!” Today's Key Verse: The crowds who went ahead of him [Jesus] and those who followed shouted…‘Hosanna in the highest heaven!’ (CSB) Matthew 21:9 Today's Key Thought: Jesus came to save us

Hosanna! 9ea07082-ada8-4e75-ae3c-727b61d288f1Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2025) Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2025)d661f992-1674-4fcc-995a-4d823e66b39cSun, 13 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: The Power of Pentecost (2025) Pentecost marks the beginning of the age of the Church, the time in which the Kingdom is inherited but not fully consummated. Today, we dive into the meaning and significance of Pentecost for our lives. Fr. Mike explains how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost fulfills Christ’s Passover. On that glorious day, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit fully revealed themselves in the Trinity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit heals our wounded nature and empowers us to love as God loves through the various gifts of the Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 731-736. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Pentecost marks the beginning of the age of the Church, the time in which the Kingdom is inherited but not fully consummated. Today, we dive into the meaning and significance of Pentecost for our lives. Fr. Mike explains how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost fulfills Christ’s Passover. On that glorious day, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit fully revealed themselves in the Trinity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit heals our wounded nature and empowers us to love as God loves through the various gifts of the Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 731-736. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 103: The Power of Pentecost (2025)7c74018f-174c-4893-85f6-f5e7a6dfa7e1Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: The Power of Pentecost (2025) Pentecost marks the beginning of the age of the Church, the time in which the Kingdom is inherited but not fully consummated. Today, we dive into the meaning and significance of Pentecost for our lives. Fr. Mike explains how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost fulfills Christ’s Passover. On that glorious day, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit fully revealed themselves in the Trinity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit heals our wounded nature and empowers us to love as God loves through the various gifts of the Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 731-736. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Pentecost marks the beginning of the age of the Church, the time in which the Kingdom is inherited but not fully consummated. Today, we dive into the meaning and significance of Pentecost for our lives. Fr. Mike explains how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost fulfills Christ’s Passover. On that glorious day, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit fully revealed themselves in the Trinity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit heals our wounded nature and empowers us to love as God loves through the various gifts of the Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 731-736. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 103: The Power of Pentecost (2025)26dd5cbd-2115-4fde-bf29-596d9f1adf91Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2025) Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2025)c9f52d0c-3a78-4884-a978-768513475a7aSun, 13 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2025) Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2025)da09f8dc-60a6-47e8-a63c-e553cc32117fSun, 13 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2025) Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2025)923362d1-19a7-476e-adf8-ea3903a7363dSun, 13 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHosanna!Arlo giggled as his sister Marni raised her palm branch over his head. "Save me! Aunt Lori, Marni is going to rule over me!" Aunt Lori called to the kids from the deck. "Quit playing with those. Come on, let's eat lunch."Arlo and Marni groaned. They tossed their palm leaves to the side and trudged up the steps. "Those branches are perfect for sword fighting," said Marni. "Why can't we play with them?""Yeah," Arlo added. "We got them in church, but all we did was wave them around and lay them on the floor. It was boring."Uncle Damien brought out plates of sandwiches. "Do you even know why you got them?" he asked as he set the food down. The kids shrugged and said in unison, "Palm Sunday."'Uncle Damien nodded. "A week before Jesus died on the cross for our sins, He entered Jerusalem on a donkey. The people laid down their cloaks and palm leaves as He rode through the city to honor Him as the Messiah--the Savior God had promised. Every year on the Sunday before Easter, we celebrate that day by remembering that Jesus is the humble King who came to save us."Marni thought about the church service earlier. "But why did the pastor have us say 'hosanna'? What does that mean?""Actually, it's kind of like what Arlo exclaimed when you beat him in your game earlier," said Aunt Lori."I joked that you had to save me from Marni's oppressive rule," said Arlo. "And hosanna means just that," Aunt Lori said. "It's a word meaning 'save us' in the language Jesus spoke." Marnie nodded in realization. "So we shout it in church on Palm Sunday to remember that God saves us from our sins.""And He did just that," Uncle Damien said. "When Jesus died on the cross, He took the punishment for sin we deserved. Then when He rose from the grave, He conquered death so we could have eternal life with Him. The moment we trust in Him, He frees us from the oppressive rule of sin and death and makes us right with God.""Wow!" Arlo exclaimed. "We should shout hosanna more often!"–Zoe Brickner

Arlo giggled as his sister Marni raised her palm branch over his head. "Save me! Aunt Lori, Marni is going to rule over me!" Aunt Lori called to the kids from the deck. "Quit playing with those. Come on, let's eat lunch."Arlo and Marni groaned. They tossed their palm leaves to the side and trudged up the steps. "Those branches are perfect for sword fighting," said Marni. "Why can't we play with them?""Yeah," Arlo added. "We got them in church, but all we did was wave them around and lay them on the floor. It was boring."Uncle Damien brought out plates of sandwiches. "Do you even know why you got them?" he asked as he set the food down. The kids shrugged and said in unison, "Palm Sunday."'Uncle Damien nodded. "A week before Jesus died on the cross for our sins, He entered Jerusalem on a donkey. The people laid down their cloaks and palm leaves as He rode through the city to honor Him as the Messiah--the Savior God had promised. Every year on the Sunday before Easter, we celebrate that day by remembering that Jesus is the humble King who came to save us."Marni thought about the church service earlier. "But why did the pastor have us say 'hosanna'? What does that mean?""Actually, it's kind of like what Arlo exclaimed when you beat him in your game earlier," said Aunt Lori."I joked that you had to save me from Marni's oppressive rule," said Arlo. "And hosanna means just that," Aunt Lori said. "It's a word meaning 'save us' in the language Jesus spoke." Marnie nodded in realization. "So we shout it in church on Palm Sunday to remember that God saves us from our sins.""And He did just that," Uncle Damien said. "When Jesus died on the cross, He took the punishment for sin we deserved. Then when He rose from the grave, He conquered death so we could have eternal life with Him. The moment we trust in Him, He frees us from the oppressive rule of sin and death and makes us right with God.""Wow!" Arlo exclaimed. "We should shout hosanna more often!"–Zoe Brickner

Hosanna!67038d97-d816-425b-9f4c-8dc96f27a095Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/13/25 The Place of the Way: Here Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Thank God ahead of time. We often put off joy and praise and peace. We are tempted to be preoccupied with wanting to be "there" or wanting to be "done" with whatever we are working on or whatever we are doing. Yet, as Catholics, we are called to be "here". We can best live "on the way" when we don't wait to thank God; when we thank God before we are "there". We can thank God right here. Mass Readings from April 13, 2025: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24.Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14—23:56

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Thank God ahead of time. We often put off joy and praise and peace. We are tempted to be preoccupied with wanting to be "there" or wanting to be "done" with whatever we are working on or whatever we are doing. Yet, as Catholics, we are called to be "here". We can best live "on the way" when we don't wait to thank God; when we thank God before we are "there". We can thank God right here. Mass Readings from April 13, 2025: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24.Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14—23:56

full04/13/25 The Place of the Way: Here25586021-17b5-4453-adb1-1114f0f45fecSat, 12 Apr 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/13/25 The Place of the Way: Here Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Thank God ahead of time. We often put off joy and praise and peace. We are tempted to be preoccupied with wanting to be "there" or wanting to be "done" with whatever we are working on or whatever we are doing. Yet, as Catholics, we are called to be "here". We can best live "on the way" when we don't wait to thank God; when we thank God before we are "there". We can thank God right here. Mass Readings from April 13, 2025: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24.Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14—23:56

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Thank God ahead of time. We often put off joy and praise and peace. We are tempted to be preoccupied with wanting to be "there" or wanting to be "done" with whatever we are working on or whatever we are doing. Yet, as Catholics, we are called to be "here". We can best live "on the way" when we don't wait to thank God; when we thank God before we are "there". We can thank God right here. Mass Readings from April 13, 2025: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24.Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14—23:56

full04/13/25 The Place of the Way: Herefb84ec22-aa5b-4c63-87b0-c97783794270Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Spring Flowers Read: Psalm 71:15-17 Jade, Leah, and their little sister, Izzy, joined their mother in the backyard one spring day. “Wow, look at all the flowers!” Jade said, walking over to her mother’s garden. “I love the hyacinths. I think they’re my favorite." “Not mine. I like those yellow ones,” said Izzy, pointing to the daffodils. “They’re so pretty. Yellow is my favorite color!” Leah shook her head. “The tulips are the best. They come in lots of colors—they don’t just stick to one!” Jade looked around at the garden. “There are lots more flowers than there were last year. Did you plant more this year, Mom?” Mom shook her head. “No, but over the winter, they multiplied.” “Multiplied?” asked Izzy. “What does that mean?” “That means there are more of them,” said Jade. “That’s because the bulbs in the ground produced more bulbs, so now there are more flowers for you to see. Right, Mom?” “Right.” Mom removed a few dead leaves from the base of a daffodil. “You know, these spring flowers are a good example of what Christians should be like.” “Really?” asked Jade. “How?” “I know!” said Leah. “Because Jesus gives us new life when we trust Him as our Savior, and we should bloom for Him.” “Yes,” said Mom. “He puts His love in our hearts, and as we rely on Him to help us show it to others, our lives bloom with the love and beauty of Jesus. That’s how Christians multiply.” “Oh no!” said Jade, looking at Leah. “You mean there are going to be more Leahs popping up?” Leah laughed. “Or more Jades?” Mom smiled. “You girls know what I’m saying—that we should be sharing God’s love with others and praying He puts seeds of faith in their hearts and makes them grow. It’s not more Leahs or Jades we want popping up, but more people who know Jesus and show His love to the world.” Izzy bent over to look more closely at one of the daffodils. “I hope the whole yard is full of these pretty yellow flowers next year!” “Yeah,” said Jade. “And I hope the whole world is full of people who love Jesus!” –Shelley A. Janofski How about you? Have you trusted Jesus to forgive your sins and give you a new life? Then your life should be like a flower and bloom with the love and beauty of Jesus. Show His love to others and let them know about all the wonderful things He’s done—like coming to earth and giving His life to save us from sin. Ask Jesus to use your life to bring others to Him. Today's Key Verse: O God, you have taught me from my earliest childhood, and I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do. (NLT) Psalm 71:17 Today's Key Thought: Show Jesus’s love to others

Read: Psalm 71:15-17 Jade, Leah, and their little sister, Izzy, joined their mother in the backyard one spring day. “Wow, look at all the flowers!” Jade said, walking over to her mother’s garden. “I love the hyacinths. I think they’re my favorite." “Not mine. I like those yellow ones,” said Izzy, pointing to the daffodils. “They’re so pretty. Yellow is my favorite color!” Leah shook her head. “The tulips are the best. They come in lots of colors—they don’t just stick to one!” Jade looked around at the garden. “There are lots more flowers than there were last year. Did you plant more this year, Mom?” Mom shook her head. “No, but over the winter, they multiplied.” “Multiplied?” asked Izzy. “What does that mean?” “That means there are more of them,” said Jade. “That’s because the bulbs in the ground produced more bulbs, so now there are more flowers for you to see. Right, Mom?” “Right.” Mom removed a few dead leaves from the base of a daffodil. “You know, these spring flowers are a good example of what Christians should be like.” “Really?” asked Jade. “How?” “I know!” said Leah. “Because Jesus gives us new life when we trust Him as our Savior, and we should bloom for Him.” “Yes,” said Mom. “He puts His love in our hearts, and as we rely on Him to help us show it to others, our lives bloom with the love and beauty of Jesus. That’s how Christians multiply.” “Oh no!” said Jade, looking at Leah. “You mean there are going to be more Leahs popping up?” Leah laughed. “Or more Jades?” Mom smiled. “You girls know what I’m saying—that we should be sharing God’s love with others and praying He puts seeds of faith in their hearts and makes them grow. It’s not more Leahs or Jades we want popping up, but more people who know Jesus and show His love to the world.” Izzy bent over to look more closely at one of the daffodils. “I hope the whole yard is full of these pretty yellow flowers next year!” “Yeah,” said Jade. “And I hope the whole world is full of people who love Jesus!” –Shelley A. Janofski How about you? Have you trusted Jesus to forgive your sins and give you a new life? Then your life should be like a flower and bloom with the love and beauty of Jesus. Show His love to others and let them know about all the wonderful things He’s done—like coming to earth and giving His life to save us from sin. Ask Jesus to use your life to bring others to Him. Today's Key Verse: O God, you have taught me from my earliest childhood, and I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do. (NLT) Psalm 71:17 Today's Key Thought: Show Jesus’s love to others

Spring Flowers 087d5453-f56a-4698-81ae-52964813edf3Sat, 12 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2025) Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2025)9ef31c69-b75f-444c-9052-c1a46a24b42cSat, 12 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Holy Spirit’s Mission (2025) The working of the Holy Spirit in and through Mary and the Son is a pivotal part of God&#39;s plan of salvation. The Catechism today reveals to us how the Holy Spirit prepared Mary to fulfill the Father&#39;s plan and manifest the Son to humanity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit and the Son work together in a joint mission. Finally, Fr. Mike highlights how Mary&#39;s humility is essential to her role as the &quot;masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 721-730. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The working of the Holy Spirit in and through Mary and the Son is a pivotal part of God&#39;s plan of salvation. The Catechism today reveals to us how the Holy Spirit prepared Mary to fulfill the Father&#39;s plan and manifest the Son to humanity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit and the Son work together in a joint mission. Finally, Fr. Mike highlights how Mary&#39;s humility is essential to her role as the &quot;masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 721-730. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 102: The Holy Spirit’s Mission (2025)3efce3e9-01d3-4538-8433-fae59ff975d2Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Holy Spirit’s Mission (2025) The working of the Holy Spirit in and through Mary and the Son is a pivotal part of God&#39;s plan of salvation. The Catechism today reveals to us how the Holy Spirit prepared Mary to fulfill the Father&#39;s plan and manifest the Son to humanity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit and the Son work together in a joint mission. Finally, Fr. Mike highlights how Mary&#39;s humility is essential to her role as the &quot;masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 721-730. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The working of the Holy Spirit in and through Mary and the Son is a pivotal part of God&#39;s plan of salvation. The Catechism today reveals to us how the Holy Spirit prepared Mary to fulfill the Father&#39;s plan and manifest the Son to humanity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit and the Son work together in a joint mission. Finally, Fr. Mike highlights how Mary&#39;s humility is essential to her role as the &quot;masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 721-730. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 102: The Holy Spirit’s Mission (2025)6d9c71ad-4457-4315-bbc7-1283539e8bc3Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2025) Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2025)3745d3b8-96b3-4be4-8ce0-3053ae7c461fSat, 12 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2025) Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2025)21996486-b51e-4dc5-9830-702d9b8fa897Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2025) Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2025)e63a0ad2-b3b3-429c-889e-1cd30ae70408Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpring FlowersJade, Leah, and their little sister, Izzy, joined their mother in the backyard one spring day. "Wow, look at all the flowers!" Jade said, walking over to her mother's garden. "I love the hyacinths. I think they're my favorite.""Not mine. I like those yellow ones," said Izzy, pointing to the daffodils. "They're so pretty. Yellow is my favorite color!"Leah shook her head. "The tulips are the best. They come in lots of colors--they don't just stick to one!"Jade looked around at the garden. "There are lots more flowers than there were last year. Did you plant more this year, Mom?"Mom shook her head. "No, but over the winter, they multiplied.""Multiplied?" asked Izzy. "What does that mean?""That means there are more of them," said Jade. "That's because the bulbs in the ground produced more bulbs, so now there are more flowers for you to see. Right, Mom?""Right." Mom removed a few dead leaves from the base of a daffodil. "You know, these spring flowers are a good example of what Christians should be like.""Really?" asked Jade. "How?""I know!" said Leah. "Because Jesus gives us new life when we trust Him as our Savior, and we should bloom for Him.""Yes," said Mom. "He puts His love in our hearts, and as we rely on Him to help us show it to others, our lives bloom with the love and beauty of Jesus. That's how Christians multiply.""Oh no!" said Jade, looking at Leah. "You mean there are going to be more Leahs popping up?" Leah laughed. "Or more Jades?"Mom smiled. "You girls know what I'm saying--that we should be sharing God's love with others and praying He puts seeds of faith in their hearts and makes them grow. It's not more Leahs or Jades we want popping up, but more people who know Jesus and show His love to the world."Izzy bent over to look more closely at one of the daffodils. "I hope the whole yard is full of these pretty yellow flowers next year!""Yeah," said Jade. "And I hope the whole world is full of people who love Jesus!" –Shelley A. Janofski

Jade, Leah, and their little sister, Izzy, joined their mother in the backyard one spring day. "Wow, look at all the flowers!" Jade said, walking over to her mother's garden. "I love the hyacinths. I think they're my favorite.""Not mine. I like those yellow ones," said Izzy, pointing to the daffodils. "They're so pretty. Yellow is my favorite color!"Leah shook her head. "The tulips are the best. They come in lots of colors--they don't just stick to one!"Jade looked around at the garden. "There are lots more flowers than there were last year. Did you plant more this year, Mom?"Mom shook her head. "No, but over the winter, they multiplied.""Multiplied?" asked Izzy. "What does that mean?""That means there are more of them," said Jade. "That's because the bulbs in the ground produced more bulbs, so now there are more flowers for you to see. Right, Mom?""Right." Mom removed a few dead leaves from the base of a daffodil. "You know, these spring flowers are a good example of what Christians should be like.""Really?" asked Jade. "How?""I know!" said Leah. "Because Jesus gives us new life when we trust Him as our Savior, and we should bloom for Him.""Yes," said Mom. "He puts His love in our hearts, and as we rely on Him to help us show it to others, our lives bloom with the love and beauty of Jesus. That's how Christians multiply.""Oh no!" said Jade, looking at Leah. "You mean there are going to be more Leahs popping up?" Leah laughed. "Or more Jades?"Mom smiled. "You girls know what I'm saying--that we should be sharing God's love with others and praying He puts seeds of faith in their hearts and makes them grow. It's not more Leahs or Jades we want popping up, but more people who know Jesus and show His love to the world."Izzy bent over to look more closely at one of the daffodils. "I hope the whole yard is full of these pretty yellow flowers next year!""Yeah," said Jade. "And I hope the whole world is full of people who love Jesus!" –Shelley A. Janofski

Spring Flowers6f0e413b-bdc6-4622-905e-86cb035cc9c1Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAlly Yost & Ashley Hetherington | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   this week we have our GIRLS ON! ALLY YOST AND ASHLEY HETHERINGTON!   We love these girls sooo much. Their pure and firey love for Jesus is so inspiring. We talked all things Jesus, hearing the voice of God, moving across the country, rejection, insecurity & what to look for in a husband.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   NOCD https://learn.nocd.com/ggb   MIRACLE MADE Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/GGB and use the code GGB to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   this week we have our GIRLS ON! ALLY YOST AND ASHLEY HETHERINGTON!   We love these girls sooo much. Their pure and firey love for Jesus is so inspiring. We talked all things Jesus, hearing the voice of God, moving across the country, rejection, insecurity & what to look for in a husband.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   NOCD https://learn.nocd.com/ggb   MIRACLE MADE Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/GGB and use the code GGB to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullAlly Yost & Ashley Hetherington | Girls Gone Bibleb02795fe-3250-4a98-bfcb-70ebdbddc437Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:26:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsbreaking down the Father, Son, and Holy SpiritHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost breaks down the Trinity - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Trinity plays three different roles in our walk with the Lord all offering us different mediums of God. We break down and dive deeper into what each part of the Trinity represents. "Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost breaks down the Trinity - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Trinity plays three different roles in our walk with the Lord all offering us different mediums of God. We break down and dive deeper into what each part of the Trinity represents. "Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullbreaking down the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit683902ef-b918-4017-be8a-bda21c35fd42Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +00002601https://216.73.216.191/allTagsbreaking down the Father, Son, and Holy SpiritHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost breaks down the Trinity - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Trinity plays three different roles in our walk with the Lord all offering us different mediums of God. We break down and dive deeper into what each part of the Trinity represents. "Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost breaks down the Trinity - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Trinity plays three different roles in our walk with the Lord all offering us different mediums of God. We break down and dive deeper into what each part of the Trinity represents. "Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullbreaking down the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit597d578c-8b97-4075-ab8c-7001f9239519Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 208: The Dumbest Financial Advice Everyone Weirdly Follows That’s Keeping Them Poor!What if the key to investing wasn’t finding the next big thing—but surviving the next unknown? Bestselling author and savings expert Morgan Housel shares the true story that changed how he sees risk forever—and how it reshaped his philosophy on money, markets, and why most people lose when they try to predict the future. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/H8BQBpwjsSb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/Y3vybjBjsSb Watch the Episodes on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Morgan Housel's books - https://www.morganhousel.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the key to investing wasn’t finding the next big thing—but surviving the next unknown? Bestselling author and savings expert Morgan Housel shares the true story that changed how he sees risk forever—and how it reshaped his philosophy on money, markets, and why most people lose when they try to predict the future. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/H8BQBpwjsSb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/Y3vybjBjsSb Watch the Episodes on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Morgan Housel's books - https://www.morganhousel.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 208: The Dumbest Financial Advice Everyone Weirdly Follows That’s Keeping Them Poor!129356da-88e7-4813-9fa5-bc8dcf768899Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +00001604https://216.73.216.191/allTags Tending William Read: Ephesians 4:32-5:2 Wyatt called to Mom as he raced down the stairs and toward the back door. “I’m heading out to my garden to weed.” Wyatt had his own garden in the backyard and was looking forward to caring for his plants. Mom stuck her head out of the kitchen. “Can you take William with you, please? He’s been wanting to go outside all day.” Wyatt sighed. Taking William with him would make tending his garden go much slower with all the questions he would ask. Wyatt was tempted to complain, but thought better of it. Mom needed to take care of baby Rose since she was teething and feeling miserable. Besides, William could be cute sometimes. “William,” Wyatt said, “do you want to come with me to the garden?” “Yes!” William shrieked with delight. “Will you help me put on my shoes? Why do we have to go to the garden? What are we going to do there?” Wyatt sighed but smiled as he kneeled down to buckle William’s sandals. “We need to go to the garden to pull weeds and care for the plants.” William paused a moment, but soon thought of more questions. “How do we care for plants? Why do we pull weeds?” Wyatt continued to answer William’s questions as they headed outside. “We care for the plants by checking to see what they need. They may need water or extra support. If we don’t pull the weeds, the plants won’t have room to grow.” He knew there would be many more questions before the day was done. Mom and Dad had told him that asking questions was how William learned and that answering them kindly and carefully helped him grow and showed him God’s love. The kind of love Jesus shows us, Wyatt thought. Love that is always patient as He helps us learn and grow. While William paused to chase a butterfly, Wyatt realized something. Showing patience and kindness to William wasn’t that different from taking care of his plants. He decided he would keep tending William and do what was needed to help him grow. –Myrical Barton How about you? Do you get impatient when younger kids ask lots of questions? Does it annoy you when friends or classmates don’t understand something? Remember that Jesus is patient and loving toward you and that you show His love to others by treating them the same way. Be patient with others and do all you can to help them grow. Today's Key Verse: Be patient, bearing with one another in love. (NIV) Ephesians 4:2 Today's Key Thought: Be patient and help others grow

Read: Ephesians 4:32-5:2 Wyatt called to Mom as he raced down the stairs and toward the back door. “I’m heading out to my garden to weed.” Wyatt had his own garden in the backyard and was looking forward to caring for his plants. Mom stuck her head out of the kitchen. “Can you take William with you, please? He’s been wanting to go outside all day.” Wyatt sighed. Taking William with him would make tending his garden go much slower with all the questions he would ask. Wyatt was tempted to complain, but thought better of it. Mom needed to take care of baby Rose since she was teething and feeling miserable. Besides, William could be cute sometimes. “William,” Wyatt said, “do you want to come with me to the garden?” “Yes!” William shrieked with delight. “Will you help me put on my shoes? Why do we have to go to the garden? What are we going to do there?” Wyatt sighed but smiled as he kneeled down to buckle William’s sandals. “We need to go to the garden to pull weeds and care for the plants.” William paused a moment, but soon thought of more questions. “How do we care for plants? Why do we pull weeds?” Wyatt continued to answer William’s questions as they headed outside. “We care for the plants by checking to see what they need. They may need water or extra support. If we don’t pull the weeds, the plants won’t have room to grow.” He knew there would be many more questions before the day was done. Mom and Dad had told him that asking questions was how William learned and that answering them kindly and carefully helped him grow and showed him God’s love. The kind of love Jesus shows us, Wyatt thought. Love that is always patient as He helps us learn and grow. While William paused to chase a butterfly, Wyatt realized something. Showing patience and kindness to William wasn’t that different from taking care of his plants. He decided he would keep tending William and do what was needed to help him grow. –Myrical Barton How about you? Do you get impatient when younger kids ask lots of questions? Does it annoy you when friends or classmates don’t understand something? Remember that Jesus is patient and loving toward you and that you show His love to others by treating them the same way. Be patient with others and do all you can to help them grow. Today's Key Verse: Be patient, bearing with one another in love. (NIV) Ephesians 4:2 Today's Key Thought: Be patient and help others grow

Tending William 0de52b07-c22f-44df-aa0f-aef88340c06bFri, 11 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2025) Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2025)2af445ef-3027-4c84-a1f9-bb1b941907c7Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Expecting the Messiah (2025) Fr. Mike continues to explore the joint mission of the Word and Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Together, we unpack how the Holy Spirit has been moving the prophets, particularly the prophet Isaiah. We learn how the characteristics of the Messiah are revealed, above all, in the “Servant Songs.” We also examine the Holy Spirit’s role in John the Baptist recognizing Christ as Messiah, even from within the womb. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 711-720. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues to explore the joint mission of the Word and Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Together, we unpack how the Holy Spirit has been moving the prophets, particularly the prophet Isaiah. We learn how the characteristics of the Messiah are revealed, above all, in the “Servant Songs.” We also examine the Holy Spirit’s role in John the Baptist recognizing Christ as Messiah, even from within the womb. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 711-720. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 101: Expecting the Messiah (2025)eb103bdc-e8dd-4133-b954-9a103d7b2107Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Expecting the Messiah (2025) Fr. Mike continues to explore the joint mission of the Word and Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Together, we unpack how the Holy Spirit has been moving the prophets, particularly the prophet Isaiah. We learn how the characteristics of the Messiah are revealed, above all, in the “Servant Songs.” We also examine the Holy Spirit’s role in John the Baptist recognizing Christ as Messiah, even from within the womb. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 711-720. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues to explore the joint mission of the Word and Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Together, we unpack how the Holy Spirit has been moving the prophets, particularly the prophet Isaiah. We learn how the characteristics of the Messiah are revealed, above all, in the “Servant Songs.” We also examine the Holy Spirit’s role in John the Baptist recognizing Christ as Messiah, even from within the womb. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 711-720. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 101: Expecting the Messiah (2025)c2f4502c-776d-4b3d-88f4-3392784542f8Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2025) Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2025)91365f77-2d8f-401d-aea1-dd0511a088cbFri, 11 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2025) Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2025)74cb0a44-e348-4904-8bbb-7667c348ec8eFri, 11 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2025) Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2025)ac1ba4d1-d4e2-4e69-b7a8-e51fe9a6f92eFri, 11 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTending WilliamWyatt called to Mom as he raced down the stairs and toward the back door. "I'm heading out to my garden to weed." Wyatt had his own garden in the backyard and was looking forward to caring for his plants.Mom stuck her head out of the kitchen. "Can you take William with you, please? He's been wanting to go outside all day."Wyatt sighed. Taking William with him would make tending his garden go much slower with all the questions he would ask. Wyatt was tempted to complain, but thought better of it. Mom needed to take care of baby Rose since she was teething and feeling miserable. Besides, William could be cute sometimes. "William," Wyatt said, "do you want to come with me to the garden?""Yes!" William shrieked with delight. "Will you help me put on my shoes? Why do we have to go to the garden? What are we going to do there?"Wyatt sighed but smiled as he kneeled down to buckle William's sandals. "We need to go to the garden to pull weeds and care for the plants." William paused a moment, but soon thought of more questions. "How do we care for plants? Why do we pull weeds?" Wyatt continued to answer William's questions as they headed outside. "We care for the plants by checking to see what they need. They may need water or extra support. If we don't pull the weeds, the plants won't have room to grow." He knew there would be many more questions before the day was done. Mom and Dad had told him that asking questions was how William learned and that answering them kindly and carefully helped him grow and showed him God's love. The kind of love Jesus shows us, Wyatt thought. Love that is always patient as He helps us learn and grow.While William paused to chase a butterfly, Wyatt realized something. Showing patience and kindness to William wasn't that different from taking care of his plants. He decided he would keep tending William and do what was needed to help him grow.–Myrical Barton

Wyatt called to Mom as he raced down the stairs and toward the back door. "I'm heading out to my garden to weed." Wyatt had his own garden in the backyard and was looking forward to caring for his plants.Mom stuck her head out of the kitchen. "Can you take William with you, please? He's been wanting to go outside all day."Wyatt sighed. Taking William with him would make tending his garden go much slower with all the questions he would ask. Wyatt was tempted to complain, but thought better of it. Mom needed to take care of baby Rose since she was teething and feeling miserable. Besides, William could be cute sometimes. "William," Wyatt said, "do you want to come with me to the garden?""Yes!" William shrieked with delight. "Will you help me put on my shoes? Why do we have to go to the garden? What are we going to do there?"Wyatt sighed but smiled as he kneeled down to buckle William's sandals. "We need to go to the garden to pull weeds and care for the plants." William paused a moment, but soon thought of more questions. "How do we care for plants? Why do we pull weeds?" Wyatt continued to answer William's questions as they headed outside. "We care for the plants by checking to see what they need. They may need water or extra support. If we don't pull the weeds, the plants won't have room to grow." He knew there would be many more questions before the day was done. Mom and Dad had told him that asking questions was how William learned and that answering them kindly and carefully helped him grow and showed him God's love. The kind of love Jesus shows us, Wyatt thought. Love that is always patient as He helps us learn and grow.While William paused to chase a butterfly, Wyatt realized something. Showing patience and kindness to William wasn't that different from taking care of his plants. He decided he would keep tending William and do what was needed to help him grow.–Myrical Barton

Tending William013defbc-2dac-420e-8d2c-54ed519f6df0Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDiscovering Our Gifts Of The SpiritFather Martins discusses the gifts of the spirit and how to discern our own

Father Martins discusses the gifts of the spirit and how to discern our own

fullDiscovering Our Gifts Of The Spiritc47a3242-421d-4f09-88c5-d41fe0ac18fdThu, 10 Apr 2025 22:28:39 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMiracles: The Bible vs. Today (What's Changed?) Do miracles occur more frequently in the Bible or in today&#39;s world? Why do some of my prayers for miracles seem unanswered? Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz delves into the mystery of miracles, explaining how they are recognized and validated in the Catholic Church, and exploring why God sometimes grants miracles and other times does not. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do miracles occur more frequently in the Bible or in today&#39;s world? Why do some of my prayers for miracles seem unanswered? Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz delves into the mystery of miracles, explaining how they are recognized and validated in the Catholic Church, and exploring why God sometimes grants miracles and other times does not. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullMiracles: The Bible vs. Today (What's Changed?)431a1841-2ef0-449d-b986-89aa748f3785Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMiracles: The Bible vs. Today (What's Changed?) Do miracles occur more frequently in the Bible or in today&#39;s world? Why do some of my prayers for miracles seem unanswered? Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz delves into the mystery of miracles, explaining how they are recognized and validated in the Catholic Church, and exploring why God sometimes grants miracles and other times does not. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do miracles occur more frequently in the Bible or in today&#39;s world? Why do some of my prayers for miracles seem unanswered? Today, Fr. Mike Schmitz delves into the mystery of miracles, explaining how they are recognized and validated in the Catholic Church, and exploring why God sometimes grants miracles and other times does not. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullMiracles: The Bible vs. Today (What's Changed?)997c55b2-faf0-45f8-b395-8cd9bf960a99Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3 Things Daughters Are Longing to Hear From Their FatherAs fathers of seven daughters between them, John Heinen and Devin Schadt understand the vital importance of authentic fatherhood. Statistics show girls without proper paternal presence are 4x more likely to face teen pregnancy, 2x more likely to battle depression, and a staggering 6x more likely to attempt suicide. Many end up trapped in cycles of toxic relationships. But what if there are three simple yet profound messages every daughter needs to hear from her father? Today, John and Devin share these transformative affirmations they've discovered through years of fatherhood - three powerful truths that help fathers reflect God's love, nurture their daughters' wholeness, and equip them for confident, fulfilling lives. Discover these essential insights every father needs to implement. 🔥 NEW Catholic Gentleman Apparel - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/apparel-1 Studio Support - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Books for the Journey: LEAD - Click Here Jesus' Way: The 46-Day Lenten Journey - Click Here QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) Enjoy 22 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As fathers of seven daughters between them, John Heinen and Devin Schadt understand the vital importance of authentic fatherhood. Statistics show girls without proper paternal presence are 4x more likely to face teen pregnancy, 2x more likely to battle depression, and a staggering 6x more likely to attempt suicide. Many end up trapped in cycles of toxic relationships. But what if there are three simple yet profound messages every daughter needs to hear from her father? Today, John and Devin share these transformative affirmations they've discovered through years of fatherhood - three powerful truths that help fathers reflect God's love, nurture their daughters' wholeness, and equip them for confident, fulfilling lives. Discover these essential insights every father needs to implement. 🔥 NEW Catholic Gentleman Apparel - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/apparel-1 Studio Support - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Books for the Journey: LEAD - Click Here Jesus' Way: The 46-Day Lenten Journey - Click Here QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) Enjoy 22 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full3 Things Daughters Are Longing to Hear From Their Father01ae05c6-0cc1-40e9-aae9-0e2ab29eac75Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +00003380https://216.73.216.191/allTags#914 - Luke 3 – John the BaptistThis episode is part 7 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode John the Baptist starts preaching and calling the people to repent and be baptized. Jesus is baptized. Luke tells us the genealogy of Joseph. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-3-john-the-baptist/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 7 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode John the Baptist starts preaching and calling the people to repent and be baptized. Jesus is baptized. Luke tells us the genealogy of Joseph. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-3-john-the-baptist/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#914 - Luke 3 – John the Baptist7591a5d1-b264-43e0-9b86-d635491d2252Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000838https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBody Language Expert: This Small Mistake Makes People Dislike You! This Is The Real Reason You're Still Single! When You Do This You Look Like A Loser Sorry But You Do!Can you make someone like you in seconds? Vanessa Van Edwards returns with the science-backed secrets of dating and likeability - tested in real-life dating scenarios for the very first time.  Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of ‘Science of People’, a platform that gives people skills to improve communication and leadership. She is also the bestselling author of ‘Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People’ and ‘Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication’. 00:00 Intro 03:02 How Important Is It to Master the Skill of Communication? 03:33 Are We Set in Our Ways? Is Charisma Genetic? 04:18 Different Types of Awkwardness in People 04:53 How to Make Friends – The 3 Core Friendship Values 06:37 How Do You Figure Out Your Core Friendship Values? 06:57 [Missing Title] 07:34 How Many People Has Vanessa Taught These Skills? And What Do They Want? 08:18 First Impressions 10:24 Profile Pictures 14:10 Add Cues for a Better First Impression 15:28 How Sunglasses Block Connection 16:21 More Good Cues for First Impressions 16:54 How Do I Make a Really Bad First Impression? 18:30 What We Need to Signal to Express Warmth 21:27 Breaking the Script 23:19 Master Communicators and the "Chemical Cocktail" 28:11 Online First Impressions 29:11 Be the Red Apple 30:17 How to Make an Impression on Zoom 32:08 The Story Toolbox 35:07 How Important Is Background on Zoom? 36:29 Where to Look on Zoom Calls 37:16 Date Experiments 43:09 Drivers and Passengers in Conversation 44:23 Micro Wins 45:05 Body Language That Indicates Attraction 49:35 Why Busyness Is Not a Mark of Success 51:16 The Jam Study – Too Many Choices 52:12 Prioritizing Self-Care Over Connection 53:08 Dating Checklists 54:23 Do We Get More Numb the More We Date? 55:32 Two Challenges If You're in a Funk or Feeling Lonely 58:26 Steve Being a Control Freak 01:00:14 Networking Events 01:00:55 Ads 01:09:20 Using the Word "Because" as a Leader 01:11:01 How Do We Know If Someone Likes Us? 01:14:20 What If You're Not a Funny Person? 01:16:09 Can You Learn to Be Funny? 01:16:57 Touch 01:18:10 Hacks for Being Funny 01:19:36 Channeling Other People 01:20:36 Microexpressions 01:21:37 Reading Fear in People's Faces 01:23:24 Seeing Disgust in People's Faces 01:25:09 How to Tell If Someone Is Angry Without Them Saying It 01:27:05 How to Tell When Someone Is Truly Happy 01:28:49 How to Tell If Someone Is Sad Even If They Don’t Say It 01:31:03 How to Tell If Someone Is Surprised 01:32:33 How to Tell If Someone Has Contempt Toward You 01:35:23 Can and Should We Change Our Personalities? 01:37:20 Steve's Personality Traits 01:38:49 Making Your New Partner Take a Personality Test 01:41:20 Conscientious People 01:57:05 Do Extroverts Have Better Immunity? 01:58:04 Personality Traits of Lifelong Singles 01:59:57 Should We Know Other People's Personality Types When We Meet Them? 02:01:38 Feeling Like the Vibe Is Off 02:03:31 What Are You Doing to Serve Others Follow Vanessa:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/4i5lvOnaqSb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/6KQtfyqaqSb  You can find out more about Vanessa’s personality test, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/SnXJL6ntqSb  You can purchase Vanessa’s book, ‘Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/L0YqrVvaqSb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you make someone like you in seconds? Vanessa Van Edwards returns with the science-backed secrets of dating and likeability - tested in real-life dating scenarios for the very first time.  Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of ‘Science of People’, a platform that gives people skills to improve communication and leadership. She is also the bestselling author of ‘Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People’ and ‘Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication’. 00:00 Intro 03:02 How Important Is It to Master the Skill of Communication? 03:33 Are We Set in Our Ways? Is Charisma Genetic? 04:18 Different Types of Awkwardness in People 04:53 How to Make Friends – The 3 Core Friendship Values 06:37 How Do You Figure Out Your Core Friendship Values? 06:57 [Missing Title] 07:34 How Many People Has Vanessa Taught These Skills? And What Do They Want? 08:18 First Impressions 10:24 Profile Pictures 14:10 Add Cues for a Better First Impression 15:28 How Sunglasses Block Connection 16:21 More Good Cues for First Impressions 16:54 How Do I Make a Really Bad First Impression? 18:30 What We Need to Signal to Express Warmth 21:27 Breaking the Script 23:19 Master Communicators and the "Chemical Cocktail" 28:11 Online First Impressions 29:11 Be the Red Apple 30:17 How to Make an Impression on Zoom 32:08 The Story Toolbox 35:07 How Important Is Background on Zoom? 36:29 Where to Look on Zoom Calls 37:16 Date Experiments 43:09 Drivers and Passengers in Conversation 44:23 Micro Wins 45:05 Body Language That Indicates Attraction 49:35 Why Busyness Is Not a Mark of Success 51:16 The Jam Study – Too Many Choices 52:12 Prioritizing Self-Care Over Connection 53:08 Dating Checklists 54:23 Do We Get More Numb the More We Date? 55:32 Two Challenges If You're in a Funk or Feeling Lonely 58:26 Steve Being a Control Freak 01:00:14 Networking Events 01:00:55 Ads 01:09:20 Using the Word "Because" as a Leader 01:11:01 How Do We Know If Someone Likes Us? 01:14:20 What If You're Not a Funny Person? 01:16:09 Can You Learn to Be Funny? 01:16:57 Touch 01:18:10 Hacks for Being Funny 01:19:36 Channeling Other People 01:20:36 Microexpressions 01:21:37 Reading Fear in People's Faces 01:23:24 Seeing Disgust in People's Faces 01:25:09 How to Tell If Someone Is Angry Without Them Saying It 01:27:05 How to Tell When Someone Is Truly Happy 01:28:49 How to Tell If Someone Is Sad Even If They Don’t Say It 01:31:03 How to Tell If Someone Is Surprised 01:32:33 How to Tell If Someone Has Contempt Toward You 01:35:23 Can and Should We Change Our Personalities? 01:37:20 Steve's Personality Traits 01:38:49 Making Your New Partner Take a Personality Test 01:41:20 Conscientious People 01:57:05 Do Extroverts Have Better Immunity? 01:58:04 Personality Traits of Lifelong Singles 01:59:57 Should We Know Other People's Personality Types When We Meet Them? 02:01:38 Feeling Like the Vibe Is Off 02:03:31 What Are You Doing to Serve Others Follow Vanessa:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/4i5lvOnaqSb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/6KQtfyqaqSb  You can find out more about Vanessa’s personality test, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/SnXJL6ntqSb  You can purchase Vanessa’s book, ‘Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/L0YqrVvaqSb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBody Language Expert: This Small Mistake Makes People Dislike You! This Is The Real Reason You're Still Single! When You Do This You Look Like A Loser Sorry But You Do!49f4de50-48c1-442d-bf64-0304a811c70cThu, 10 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +00007790https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Lesson at the Science Fair Read: Psalm 119:65-73 Denver tugged his mother’s hand. “Come on, Mom! I want to find out if my science fair project won a ribbon!” “Okay, but help me keep an eye on Darcy,” Denver’s mom answered as she motioned for his little sister to follow them. When they arrived at the table holding Denver’s project, they spotted a red ribbon attached to the board displaying Denver’s research. “Second place! Cool!” Denver exclaimed. Then he, his mom, and Darcy walked around the gym looking at other projects. Denver congratulated some of his friends on their ribbons too. “Denver, did you give Darcy a piece of gum?” Mom asked. “No, I know Darcy’s too little for gum.” “Well, she’s chewing something.” The three of them sat down on the gym’s bleachers so Mom could ask Darcy about the gum. When they realized Darcy had yanked an old, already-chewed piece of gum from under one of the science fair tables, Denver cried, “Gross!” Darcy began to whimper. “Darcy, it’s okay,” Denver consoled his sister. “Mom, why would she do that?” “She’s little. She saw something that looked good, so she grabbed it. She doesn’t have much experience making wise decisions yet. But she’s not the only one who needs help making good choices.” Mom smiled and shook her head. Then they returned to admiring the science projects set up in the gym. On the ride home, Denver asked, “Mom, what did you mean about how Darcy’s not the only one who needs help making choices?” “Well, we all need help choosing what’s best sometimes,” said Mom. “Because not everything that looks good is actually good for us,” Denver said. “Like Darcy’s gum.” “Exactly,” Mom replied. “Thankfully, we have a place to turn when we need wisdom. Because you and I trust in Jesus, who died on the cross for our sins and then came back to life so we could have a relationship with God, we can go to our heavenly Father with any need we face, and He’ll give us guidance.” “Good to know, Mom. I’m going to ask God for guidance about next year’s science project—and about keeping Darcy away from old chewing gum.” –Allison Wilson Lee How about you? Have you ever faced a decision and needed help? We all have choices in life to make, and some of them are difficult. But as God’s children, we can ask God for help and trust Him for wisdom in making decisions. As we look to God’s Word, the Bible, for guidance and share our needs with Him, He will help us make wise choices that show others we have a relationship with Jesus. Today's Key Verse: I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. (NIV) Psalm 32:8 Today's Key Thought: God helps us make wise choices

Read: Psalm 119:65-73 Denver tugged his mother’s hand. “Come on, Mom! I want to find out if my science fair project won a ribbon!” “Okay, but help me keep an eye on Darcy,” Denver’s mom answered as she motioned for his little sister to follow them. When they arrived at the table holding Denver’s project, they spotted a red ribbon attached to the board displaying Denver’s research. “Second place! Cool!” Denver exclaimed. Then he, his mom, and Darcy walked around the gym looking at other projects. Denver congratulated some of his friends on their ribbons too. “Denver, did you give Darcy a piece of gum?” Mom asked. “No, I know Darcy’s too little for gum.” “Well, she’s chewing something.” The three of them sat down on the gym’s bleachers so Mom could ask Darcy about the gum. When they realized Darcy had yanked an old, already-chewed piece of gum from under one of the science fair tables, Denver cried, “Gross!” Darcy began to whimper. “Darcy, it’s okay,” Denver consoled his sister. “Mom, why would she do that?” “She’s little. She saw something that looked good, so she grabbed it. She doesn’t have much experience making wise decisions yet. But she’s not the only one who needs help making good choices.” Mom smiled and shook her head. Then they returned to admiring the science projects set up in the gym. On the ride home, Denver asked, “Mom, what did you mean about how Darcy’s not the only one who needs help making choices?” “Well, we all need help choosing what’s best sometimes,” said Mom. “Because not everything that looks good is actually good for us,” Denver said. “Like Darcy’s gum.” “Exactly,” Mom replied. “Thankfully, we have a place to turn when we need wisdom. Because you and I trust in Jesus, who died on the cross for our sins and then came back to life so we could have a relationship with God, we can go to our heavenly Father with any need we face, and He’ll give us guidance.” “Good to know, Mom. I’m going to ask God for guidance about next year’s science project—and about keeping Darcy away from old chewing gum.” –Allison Wilson Lee How about you? Have you ever faced a decision and needed help? We all have choices in life to make, and some of them are difficult. But as God’s children, we can ask God for help and trust Him for wisdom in making decisions. As we look to God’s Word, the Bible, for guidance and share our needs with Him, He will help us make wise choices that show others we have a relationship with Jesus. Today's Key Verse: I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. (NIV) Psalm 32:8 Today's Key Thought: God helps us make wise choices

The Lesson at the Science Fair 069097aa-a2ff-436a-90ee-758eb45438b5Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:03:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: This Is My Body (2025) Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 100: This Is My Body (2025)4d02649d-220d-4c45-b79e-347109832dafThu, 10 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: God’s Word and Spirit (2025) Together with Fr. Mike, we unpack the joint mission of God’s Word and the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Mike emphasizes the Spirit’s role in creation, the theophanies, and the Law. We conclude today’s reflection with an examination of the prefiguration of the Church in the exile of the people of God in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 702-710. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we unpack the joint mission of God’s Word and the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Mike emphasizes the Spirit’s role in creation, the theophanies, and the Law. We conclude today’s reflection with an examination of the prefiguration of the Church in the exile of the people of God in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 702-710. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 100: God’s Word and Spirit (2025)1c1459fd-bc53-4a10-9e4d-b0036ed30742Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: God’s Word and Spirit (2025) Together with Fr. Mike, we unpack the joint mission of God’s Word and the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Mike emphasizes the Spirit’s role in creation, the theophanies, and the Law. We conclude today’s reflection with an examination of the prefiguration of the Church in the exile of the people of God in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 702-710. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we unpack the joint mission of God’s Word and the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Mike emphasizes the Spirit’s role in creation, the theophanies, and the Law. We conclude today’s reflection with an examination of the prefiguration of the Church in the exile of the people of God in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 702-710. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 100: God’s Word and Spirit (2025)194e50de-f163-430f-b882-bb2794f2de5eThu, 10 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: This Is My Body (2025) Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 100: This Is My Body (2025)6c76fbe4-b004-422d-8224-7ade6008e09cThu, 10 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: This Is My Body (2025) Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 100: This Is My Body (2025)0a51582a-17ce-43c6-a6fd-12a2adccc6b4Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: This Is My Body (2025) Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 100: This Is My Body (2025)03f4c480-a48c-430b-ba07-6b9c7e05caa7Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Lesson at the Science FairDenver tugged his mother's hand. "Come on, Mom! I want to find out if my science fair project won a ribbon!" "Okay, but help me keep an eye on Darcy," Denver's mom answered as she motioned for his little sister to follow them. When they arrived at the table holding Denver's project, they spotted a red ribbon attached to the board displaying Denver's research. "Second place! Cool!" Denver exclaimed. Then he, his mom, and Darcy walked around the gym looking at other projects. Denver congratulated some of his friends on their ribbons too."Denver, did you give Darcy a piece of gum?" Mom asked."No, I know Darcy's too little for gum.""Well, she's chewing something." The three of them sat down on the gym's bleachers so Mom could ask Darcy about the gum. When they realized Darcy had yanked an old, already-chewed piece of gum from under one of the science fair tables, Denver cried, "Gross!"Darcy began to whimper."Darcy, it's okay," Denver consoled his sister. "Mom, why would she do that?""She's little. She saw something that looked good, so she grabbed it. She doesn't have much experience making wise decisions yet. But she's not the only one who needs help making good choices." Mom smiled and shook her head. Then they returned to admiring the science projects set up in the gym.On the ride home, Denver asked, "Mom, what did you mean about how Darcy's not the only one who needs help making choices?""Well, we all need help choosing what's best sometimes," said Mom."Because not everything that looks good is actually good for us," Denver said. "Like Darcy's gum." "Exactly," Mom replied. "Thankfully, we have a place to turn when we need wisdom. Because you and I trust in Jesus, who died on the cross for our sins and then came back to life so we could have a relationship with God, we can go to our heavenly Father with any need we face, and He'll give us guidance.""Good to know, Mom. I'm going to ask God for guidance about next year's science project--and about keeping Darcy away from old chewing gum." –Allison Wilson Lee

Denver tugged his mother's hand. "Come on, Mom! I want to find out if my science fair project won a ribbon!" "Okay, but help me keep an eye on Darcy," Denver's mom answered as she motioned for his little sister to follow them. When they arrived at the table holding Denver's project, they spotted a red ribbon attached to the board displaying Denver's research. "Second place! Cool!" Denver exclaimed. Then he, his mom, and Darcy walked around the gym looking at other projects. Denver congratulated some of his friends on their ribbons too."Denver, did you give Darcy a piece of gum?" Mom asked."No, I know Darcy's too little for gum.""Well, she's chewing something." The three of them sat down on the gym's bleachers so Mom could ask Darcy about the gum. When they realized Darcy had yanked an old, already-chewed piece of gum from under one of the science fair tables, Denver cried, "Gross!"Darcy began to whimper."Darcy, it's okay," Denver consoled his sister. "Mom, why would she do that?""She's little. She saw something that looked good, so she grabbed it. She doesn't have much experience making wise decisions yet. But she's not the only one who needs help making good choices." Mom smiled and shook her head. Then they returned to admiring the science projects set up in the gym.On the ride home, Denver asked, "Mom, what did you mean about how Darcy's not the only one who needs help making choices?""Well, we all need help choosing what's best sometimes," said Mom."Because not everything that looks good is actually good for us," Denver said. "Like Darcy's gum." "Exactly," Mom replied. "Thankfully, we have a place to turn when we need wisdom. Because you and I trust in Jesus, who died on the cross for our sins and then came back to life so we could have a relationship with God, we can go to our heavenly Father with any need we face, and He'll give us guidance.""Good to know, Mom. I'm going to ask God for guidance about next year's science project--and about keeping Darcy away from old chewing gum." –Allison Wilson Lee

The Lesson at the Science Faira3d50cb5-58b5-4c28-a15e-748a8e3c543dThu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#370: The Garden where Jesus Talked to God Matthew 26:36-56 We continue our Easter series.&nbsp; I respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of these for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family.&nbsp; I will also encourage you to listen to all of the episodes in this Easter series in order, as the stories build upon themselves. It starts at #369. This story begins in the garden of Gethsemane and ends with Jesus being arrested. We remember that Jesus could have whispered 1 word and 100&rsquo;s of angels would have appeared to rescue him BUT he didn&rsquo;t do this. Why? Because He chose to. He chose to obey God b/c he loves God the father!!!! God&rsquo;s plan had been there all along to rescue us b/c he loves us that much! The children will be reminded that Jesus is always in control and that He loves them very much! ------------------------------------- To enjoy the bonus content for this (coloring pages, and more) which also keeps this podcast free for 1,000's of families to access, go here. To connect with us click here For our FREE read-a-loud pdf book, go here &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 26:36-56 We continue our Easter series.&nbsp; I respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of these for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family.&nbsp; I will also encourage you to listen to all of the episodes in this Easter series in order, as the stories build upon themselves. It starts at #369. This story begins in the garden of Gethsemane and ends with Jesus being arrested. We remember that Jesus could have whispered 1 word and 100&rsquo;s of angels would have appeared to rescue him BUT he didn&rsquo;t do this. Why? Because He chose to. He chose to obey God b/c he loves God the father!!!! God&rsquo;s plan had been there all along to rescue us b/c he loves us that much! The children will be reminded that Jesus is always in control and that He loves them very much! ------------------------------------- To enjoy the bonus content for this (coloring pages, and more) which also keeps this podcast free for 1,000's of families to access, go here. To connect with us click here For our FREE read-a-loud pdf book, go here &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#370: The Garden where Jesus Talked to God 17ab0e9c-3b50-4ae5-b5c3-1a2998095bb3Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000795https://216.73.216.191/allTags Safe in Every Sky Read: Deuteronomy 31:4-6 Editor’s note: This story may not be suitable for young children. Asha’s heart was pounding. She walked slowly down the jetway to the plane, clutching her mother’s hand. “It’ll be okay,” Mom told her gently. “I know you’re scared, but everything will be all right.” Asha looked up at Mom with her big round eyes, then snapped them back to the open door of the plane. Just a week ago, a bomb went off at an airport in another country. Asha shuddered as images of wrecked planes on the news flashed into her mind. She definitely didn’t want anything like that to happen to her and Mom! They finally crossed from the jetway to the plane, and the flight attendant greeted them with a warm smile as they began shuffling down the aisle. Mom pointed out their seats. “Row 27, seat F. That’s you, Asha. I’ll be in the seat right in front of you.” Asha’s stomach lurched. “But Mom, I want you right next to me! I can’t ride the whole way by myself. What if I lose you?” “Don’t worry, honey,” Mom said as she slid into her row and pointed to the seat behind her. “I’m not going anywhere. I’ll be right here with you the whole way.” Asha climbed into her seat, buckled her belt, and stared out the window as the plane rolled into position on the runway. The engines began to roar, and she felt the pressure of the plane building up. She thought about her mother’s words and remembered a Bible verse she had learned in church. “The Lord your God is the one who will go with you; he will not leave you or abandon you.” She realized that even if flying on a plane seemed really scary to her, Jesus would be there to comfort her, just like Mom was with her on the plane. He would never leave her. Even if something horrible did happen and the plane crashed, He would still be with her, and she’d go to heaven to be with Him there. She smiled as she sat back in the seat, feeling more comfortable. She spoke up so Mom could hear her. “Thanks for being here with me, Mom. I know Jesus will be with both of us too!” –Dylan Kraayenbrink How about you? Do you often see scary things on the news? It’s hard not to worry about the bad things that happen in the world. But remember that if you trust in Jesus, He’ll always be with you to comfort you and carry you through every situation. No matter what happens, Jesus will never leave you. Your future is safe with Him. Key Verse: The Lord is the one who will go before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged. (CSB) Deuteronomy 31:8 Today's Key Thought: God comforts His children

Read: Deuteronomy 31:4-6 Editor’s note: This story may not be suitable for young children. Asha’s heart was pounding. She walked slowly down the jetway to the plane, clutching her mother’s hand. “It’ll be okay,” Mom told her gently. “I know you’re scared, but everything will be all right.” Asha looked up at Mom with her big round eyes, then snapped them back to the open door of the plane. Just a week ago, a bomb went off at an airport in another country. Asha shuddered as images of wrecked planes on the news flashed into her mind. She definitely didn’t want anything like that to happen to her and Mom! They finally crossed from the jetway to the plane, and the flight attendant greeted them with a warm smile as they began shuffling down the aisle. Mom pointed out their seats. “Row 27, seat F. That’s you, Asha. I’ll be in the seat right in front of you.” Asha’s stomach lurched. “But Mom, I want you right next to me! I can’t ride the whole way by myself. What if I lose you?” “Don’t worry, honey,” Mom said as she slid into her row and pointed to the seat behind her. “I’m not going anywhere. I’ll be right here with you the whole way.” Asha climbed into her seat, buckled her belt, and stared out the window as the plane rolled into position on the runway. The engines began to roar, and she felt the pressure of the plane building up. She thought about her mother’s words and remembered a Bible verse she had learned in church. “The Lord your God is the one who will go with you; he will not leave you or abandon you.” She realized that even if flying on a plane seemed really scary to her, Jesus would be there to comfort her, just like Mom was with her on the plane. He would never leave her. Even if something horrible did happen and the plane crashed, He would still be with her, and she’d go to heaven to be with Him there. She smiled as she sat back in the seat, feeling more comfortable. She spoke up so Mom could hear her. “Thanks for being here with me, Mom. I know Jesus will be with both of us too!” –Dylan Kraayenbrink How about you? Do you often see scary things on the news? It’s hard not to worry about the bad things that happen in the world. But remember that if you trust in Jesus, He’ll always be with you to comfort you and carry you through every situation. No matter what happens, Jesus will never leave you. Your future is safe with Him. Key Verse: The Lord is the one who will go before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged. (CSB) Deuteronomy 31:8 Today's Key Thought: God comforts His children

Safe in Every Sky d5f52509-e799-41e6-a44c-9dc6c623c720Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2025) Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2025)41456417-c093-4c41-ab7e-a6315cefded9Wed, 09 Apr 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2025) Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2025)5c13d5df-ee61-480f-98f4-2c271a4c1ab0Wed, 09 Apr 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2025) Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2025)00abd205-05c8-4990-a88b-24d4745262edWed, 09 Apr 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2025) Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2025)447f9318-3e53-4648-9eb4-bb0818cc4202Wed, 09 Apr 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2025) You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2025)856e686c-36a5-4f68-9408-698ba5e1d57cWed, 09 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: Symbols of the Holy Spirit (2025) Fr. Mike explores the different symbols the faithful use when discussing the Holy Spirit, such as fire, water, and anointing. We examine how these symbols help us more fully apprehend the person of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning of each symbol, as well as each symbol&#39;s connection to the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 694-701. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the different symbols the faithful use when discussing the Holy Spirit, such as fire, water, and anointing. We examine how these symbols help us more fully apprehend the person of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning of each symbol, as well as each symbol&#39;s connection to the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 694-701. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 99: Symbols of the Holy Spirit (2025)0b2c9e4f-f316-415a-a959-b00e1ef8d804Wed, 09 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: Symbols of the Holy Spirit (2025) Fr. Mike explores the different symbols the faithful use when discussing the Holy Spirit, such as fire, water, and anointing. We examine how these symbols help us more fully apprehend the person of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning of each symbol, as well as each symbol&#39;s connection to the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 694-701. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the different symbols the faithful use when discussing the Holy Spirit, such as fire, water, and anointing. We examine how these symbols help us more fully apprehend the person of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning of each symbol, as well as each symbol&#39;s connection to the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 694-701. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 99: Symbols of the Holy Spirit (2025)aa54e504-62a3-4220-b3f5-05503c8b9accWed, 09 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2025) You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2025)8a2437b9-de35-46d1-b2a2-f3ed86082febWed, 09 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2025) You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2025)f6a99c9d-03cc-4252-8cc7-be8bd5e0cc05Wed, 09 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2025) You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2025)be691afb-6000-4f67-aa81-efdab56808ebWed, 09 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSafe in Every SkyEditor's note: This story may not be suitable for young children.Asha's heart was pounding. She walked slowly down the jetway to the plane, clutching her mother's hand. "It'll be okay," Mom told her gently. "I know you're scared, but everything will be all right."Asha looked up at Mom with her big round eyes, then snapped them back to the open door of the plane. Just a week ago, a bomb went off at an airport in another country. Asha shuddered as images of wrecked planes on the news flashed into her mind. She definitely didn't want anything like that to happen to her and Mom!They finally crossed from the jetway to the plane, and the flight attendant greeted them with a warm smile as they began shuffling down the aisle. Mom pointed out their seats. "Row 27, seat F. That's you, Asha. I'll be in the seat right in front of you."Asha's stomach lurched. "But Mom, I want you right next to me! I can't ride the whole way by myself. What if I lose you?" "Don't worry, honey," Mom said as she slid into her row and pointed to the seat behind her. "I'm not going anywhere. I'll be right here with you the whole way." Asha climbed into her seat, buckled her belt, and stared out the window as the plane rolled into position on the runway. The engines began to roar, and she felt the pressure of the plane building up. She thought about her mother's words and remembered a Bible verse she had learned in church. "The Lord your God is the one who will go with you; he will not leave you or abandon you." She realized that even if flying on a plane seemed really scary to her, Jesus would be there to comfort her, just like Mom was with her on the plane. He would never leave her. Even if something horrible did happen and the plane crashed, He would still be with her, and she'd go to heaven to be with Him there.She smiled as she sat back in the seat, feeling more comfortable. She spoke up so Mom could hear her. "Thanks for being here with me, Mom. I know Jesus will be with both of us too!"–Dylan Kraayenbrink

Editor's note: This story may not be suitable for young children.Asha's heart was pounding. She walked slowly down the jetway to the plane, clutching her mother's hand. "It'll be okay," Mom told her gently. "I know you're scared, but everything will be all right."Asha looked up at Mom with her big round eyes, then snapped them back to the open door of the plane. Just a week ago, a bomb went off at an airport in another country. Asha shuddered as images of wrecked planes on the news flashed into her mind. She definitely didn't want anything like that to happen to her and Mom!They finally crossed from the jetway to the plane, and the flight attendant greeted them with a warm smile as they began shuffling down the aisle. Mom pointed out their seats. "Row 27, seat F. That's you, Asha. I'll be in the seat right in front of you."Asha's stomach lurched. "But Mom, I want you right next to me! I can't ride the whole way by myself. What if I lose you?" "Don't worry, honey," Mom said as she slid into her row and pointed to the seat behind her. "I'm not going anywhere. I'll be right here with you the whole way." Asha climbed into her seat, buckled her belt, and stared out the window as the plane rolled into position on the runway. The engines began to roar, and she felt the pressure of the plane building up. She thought about her mother's words and remembered a Bible verse she had learned in church. "The Lord your God is the one who will go with you; he will not leave you or abandon you." She realized that even if flying on a plane seemed really scary to her, Jesus would be there to comfort her, just like Mom was with her on the plane. He would never leave her. Even if something horrible did happen and the plane crashed, He would still be with her, and she'd go to heaven to be with Him there.She smiled as she sat back in the seat, feeling more comfortable. She spoke up so Mom could hear her. "Thanks for being here with me, Mom. I know Jesus will be with both of us too!"–Dylan Kraayenbrink

Safe in Every Skya034a6ce-d28d-46b4-8b4e-e393f180bab7Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Leaning Lydia Read: Proverbs 3:1-6; Hebrews 12:1-2 "Can you quiz me on some review questions for a test, Dad?” Lydia asked one evening. Dad agreed, so Lydia handed him her study sheet. Dad asked Lydia several questions on topics she had studied. “Just a few to go,” Dad said finally. “What’s the name of the famous tower in Italy? And why is it famous?” “The Leaning Tower of Pisa,” Lydia replied. “It was supposed to stand straight, but the ground it was built on was soft and it began to lean during construction.” “Good,” said Dad, closing the book. “I’ll have to make up some harder questions if I’m going to stump you. Let’s see…what’s the Leaning Tower of Pisa leaning on?” Lydia had to think about that one. “Is that a trick question? It doesn’t seem to be leaning on anything.” Looking out the window, Lydia saw her little brother wobbling down the driveway on his bike. “Eli’s leaning on something though. Without those training wheels, he’d fall right over!” She grinned. “Is God holding up the tower? Maybe He’s what’s keeping it from falling over.” “That’s an interesting idea,” said Dad. “Eli, the tower in Pisa, you and me, we all need to have something—or someone—to lean on.” He smiled. “Eventually Eli will learn to ride his bike without leaning on those training wheels. But as Christians, we’ll always need someone to hold us up.” “You mean Jesus, don’t you?” asked Lydia. “That’s right,” said Dad. “If we think we can get through life or be a good person by leaning on our own efforts, we’ll just fall right over. Only by leaning on Jesus—trusting in Him—can we be saved from sin and love others the way God calls us to. It’s impossible for us to do it ourselves.” He paused. “I’m not sure what’s holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Some people think it might fall one day. But our foundation—Jesus—will never let us fall. No matter what happens, He will always hold us up.” Lydia smiled. “So, because I trust in Jesus, I’m Leaning Lydia! I’ll have to remember that.” “Good,” said Dad. “That’s way more important to remember than anything on your study sheet!” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Are you leaning on Jesus? Or are you trying to hold yourself up? Only Jesus can save us from sin and provide us with all we need to live a life that points to His goodness and love. He wants us to lean on Him, and He puts people in our lives we can lean on too in hard times, like friends and family. You can trust that He will never let you fall. (See “Have You Heard the Good News?” on page 104.) Today's Key Verse Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. (NKJV) Proverbs 3:5 Today's Key Thought Lean on Jesus

Read: Proverbs 3:1-6; Hebrews 12:1-2 "Can you quiz me on some review questions for a test, Dad?” Lydia asked one evening. Dad agreed, so Lydia handed him her study sheet. Dad asked Lydia several questions on topics she had studied. “Just a few to go,” Dad said finally. “What’s the name of the famous tower in Italy? And why is it famous?” “The Leaning Tower of Pisa,” Lydia replied. “It was supposed to stand straight, but the ground it was built on was soft and it began to lean during construction.” “Good,” said Dad, closing the book. “I’ll have to make up some harder questions if I’m going to stump you. Let’s see…what’s the Leaning Tower of Pisa leaning on?” Lydia had to think about that one. “Is that a trick question? It doesn’t seem to be leaning on anything.” Looking out the window, Lydia saw her little brother wobbling down the driveway on his bike. “Eli’s leaning on something though. Without those training wheels, he’d fall right over!” She grinned. “Is God holding up the tower? Maybe He’s what’s keeping it from falling over.” “That’s an interesting idea,” said Dad. “Eli, the tower in Pisa, you and me, we all need to have something—or someone—to lean on.” He smiled. “Eventually Eli will learn to ride his bike without leaning on those training wheels. But as Christians, we’ll always need someone to hold us up.” “You mean Jesus, don’t you?” asked Lydia. “That’s right,” said Dad. “If we think we can get through life or be a good person by leaning on our own efforts, we’ll just fall right over. Only by leaning on Jesus—trusting in Him—can we be saved from sin and love others the way God calls us to. It’s impossible for us to do it ourselves.” He paused. “I’m not sure what’s holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Some people think it might fall one day. But our foundation—Jesus—will never let us fall. No matter what happens, He will always hold us up.” Lydia smiled. “So, because I trust in Jesus, I’m Leaning Lydia! I’ll have to remember that.” “Good,” said Dad. “That’s way more important to remember than anything on your study sheet!” –Nance E. Keyes How about you? Are you leaning on Jesus? Or are you trying to hold yourself up? Only Jesus can save us from sin and provide us with all we need to live a life that points to His goodness and love. He wants us to lean on Him, and He puts people in our lives we can lean on too in hard times, like friends and family. You can trust that He will never let you fall. (See “Have You Heard the Good News?” on page 104.) Today's Key Verse Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. (NKJV) Proverbs 3:5 Today's Key Thought Lean on Jesus

Leaning Lydia c6cf831c-8bdf-4039-bb3d-83f0f319b6b9Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2025) Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2025)f932f2ba-0003-4a6b-99da-c57b09b725ccTue, 08 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: The Son and the Spirit (2025) Fr. Mike continues to examine the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit’s mission. We explore the joint mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit. When the Son and the Spirit act, they act together. Fr. Mike emphasizes that though the Son and the Spirit are two distinct persons, they are inseparable. We also examine the proper name of the Holy Spirit and the different titles we use for the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 689-693. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues to examine the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit’s mission. We explore the joint mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit. When the Son and the Spirit act, they act together. Fr. Mike emphasizes that though the Son and the Spirit are two distinct persons, they are inseparable. We also examine the proper name of the Holy Spirit and the different titles we use for the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 689-693. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 98: The Son and the Spirit (2025)6cef5352-4899-4dce-8cef-76a6208548c6Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: The Son and the Spirit (2025) Fr. Mike continues to examine the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit’s mission. We explore the joint mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit. When the Son and the Spirit act, they act together. Fr. Mike emphasizes that though the Son and the Spirit are two distinct persons, they are inseparable. We also examine the proper name of the Holy Spirit and the different titles we use for the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 689-693. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues to examine the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit’s mission. We explore the joint mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit. When the Son and the Spirit act, they act together. Fr. Mike emphasizes that though the Son and the Spirit are two distinct persons, they are inseparable. We also examine the proper name of the Holy Spirit and the different titles we use for the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 689-693. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 98: The Son and the Spirit (2025)b03d6696-296c-43a5-a6af-14c7c2666a6aTue, 08 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2025) Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2025)8a71dff4-1333-421d-83c2-76cd041e8de2Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2025) Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2025)85e63cdd-248a-4350-9d7e-4a93afbbbb06Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2025) Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2025)6b0e8511-439b-4fb8-bc6c-be5bd0dfa3beTue, 08 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLeaning Lydia"Can you quiz me on some review questions for a test, Dad?" Lydia asked one evening. Dad agreed, so Lydia handed him her study sheet.Dad asked Lydia several questions on topics she had studied. "Just a few to go," Dad said finally. "What's the name of the famous tower in Italy? And why is it famous?""The Leaning Tower of Pisa," Lydia replied. "It was supposed to stand straight, but the ground it was built on was soft and it began to lean during construction.""Good," said Dad, closing the book. "I'll have to make up some harder questions if I'm going to stump you. Let's see…what's the Leaning Tower of Pisa leaning on?"Lydia had to think about that one. "Is that a trick question? It doesn't seem to be leaning on anything." Looking out the window, Lydia saw her little brother wobbling down the driveway on his bike. "Eli's leaning on something though. Without those training wheels, he'd fall right over!" She grinned. "Is God holding up the tower? Maybe He's what's keeping it from falling over.""That's an interesting idea," said Dad. "Eli, the tower in Pisa, you and me, we all need to have something--or someone--to lean on." He smiled. "Eventually Eli will learn to ride his bike without leaning on those training wheels. But as Christians, we'll always need someone to hold us up.""You mean Jesus, don't you?" asked Lydia. "That's right," said Dad. "If we think we can get through life or be a good person by leaning on our own efforts, we'll just fall right over. Only by leaning on Jesus--trusting in Him--can we be saved from sin and love others the way God calls us to. It's impossible for us to do it ourselves." He paused. "I'm not sure what's holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Some people think it might fall one day. But our foundation--Jesus--will never let us fall. No matter what happens, He will always hold us up."Lydia smiled. "So, because I trust in Jesus, I'm Leaning Lydia! I'll have to remember that.""Good," said Dad. "That's way more important to remember than anything on your study sheet!"–Nance E. Keyes

"Can you quiz me on some review questions for a test, Dad?" Lydia asked one evening. Dad agreed, so Lydia handed him her study sheet.Dad asked Lydia several questions on topics she had studied. "Just a few to go," Dad said finally. "What's the name of the famous tower in Italy? And why is it famous?""The Leaning Tower of Pisa," Lydia replied. "It was supposed to stand straight, but the ground it was built on was soft and it began to lean during construction.""Good," said Dad, closing the book. "I'll have to make up some harder questions if I'm going to stump you. Let's see…what's the Leaning Tower of Pisa leaning on?"Lydia had to think about that one. "Is that a trick question? It doesn't seem to be leaning on anything." Looking out the window, Lydia saw her little brother wobbling down the driveway on his bike. "Eli's leaning on something though. Without those training wheels, he'd fall right over!" She grinned. "Is God holding up the tower? Maybe He's what's keeping it from falling over.""That's an interesting idea," said Dad. "Eli, the tower in Pisa, you and me, we all need to have something--or someone--to lean on." He smiled. "Eventually Eli will learn to ride his bike without leaning on those training wheels. But as Christians, we'll always need someone to hold us up.""You mean Jesus, don't you?" asked Lydia. "That's right," said Dad. "If we think we can get through life or be a good person by leaning on our own efforts, we'll just fall right over. Only by leaning on Jesus--trusting in Him--can we be saved from sin and love others the way God calls us to. It's impossible for us to do it ourselves." He paused. "I'm not sure what's holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Some people think it might fall one day. But our foundation--Jesus--will never let us fall. No matter what happens, He will always hold us up."Lydia smiled. "So, because I trust in Jesus, I'm Leaning Lydia! I'll have to remember that.""Good," said Dad. "That's way more important to remember than anything on your study sheet!"–Nance E. Keyes

Leaning Lydiadee78e1b-658c-4dc4-9181-ae34a5b208a5Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAnti-Aging Expert (Peter Attia): Anti-aging Cure No One Talks About! 50% Chance You’ll Die In A Year If This Happens! Boost Testosterone Naturally Without TRT!Dr. Peter Attia is a physician, researcher, and best-selling author of Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity. He founded Early Medical, a longevity-focused practice, and co-founded 10 Squared, a hybrid testing lab and training center. In this episode, Peter and Steven dive into the real science of aging, the #1 predictor of mortality most people ignore, the silent epidemic of male loneliness and addiction, and how to boost testosterone and extend your healthspan naturally. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:02:16 What Is Peter Focused On at the Moment? 00:06:50 What Steven Wants To Be Able To Do in His Last Decade 00:10:20 Ageing Is Inevitable 00:15:15 What Peter Wishes Someone Had Told Him in His 30s 00:17:13 Men's Health 00:17:59 What Is It To Be a Man? 00:18:46 Is Testosterone on the Decline? 00:23:31 Sleep and Bad Choices 00:26:50 What Are the Things Peter Wants To Do in His Marginal Decade? 00:28:48 How To Prepare Now for the Marginal Decade 00:32:11 Peter's Workout Routine 00:35:39 What Causes Injury in the Gym? 00:37:45 Why Is Building Muscle Mass Important? 00:38:27 Training on Fatigue 00:40:43 Grip Strength Test as a Longevity Indicator 00:42:44 Danger of Falling After Age 65 00:45:32 How To Train Power To Prevent Falling in Older Age 00:46:46 Is Training Balance Important? 00:47:46 Peter's Approach to Flexibility Training 00:52:04 Peter's Strength Training Routine 00:53:06 Why Endurance Exercises Are Gaining Popularity 00:53:58 What Is VO2 Max and Why It Matters for Longevity 01:03:59 Jack's VO2 Max Results 01:05:40 Jack's Heart Rate Recovery Results 01:06:31 Jack's Zone 2 Test Results 01:08:34 How Can Jack Improve His Results? 01:09:00 Ads 01:11:18 Jack's Cardio Routine 01:13:21 Measuring Bone Density and Muscle Mass – DEXA Scan 01:19:52 Preventing Bone Density Loss 01:21:32 Nutrition for Bone Density 01:23:44 Building Muscle Mass 01:25:30 Gaining Muscle Mass Through Nutrition 01:27:26 How Different Are Women's Results Generally? 01:28:34 Determining if Subcutaneous Fat Is an Issue 01:29:52 What Causes Visceral Fat? 01:30:59 Intermittent Fasting To Reduce Visceral Fat 01:31:28 Sleep, Stress, and Visceral Fat Connection 01:32:34 Is Alcohol Acceptable from a Health Perspective? 01:36:24 Are People Electrolyte Deficient? 01:37:56 Importance of Nuance in Navigating Information 01:42:21 Peter's Book 01:44:13 Question From the Previous Guest 02:03:12 The Importance of Dopamine 02:07:27 What Is Peter Concerned About for His Kids? 02:09:24 Peter's Thoughts on Young People's Emotional Health 02:11:24 The Most Important Thing Peter Did for His Emotional Health 02:13:23 How Did Peter Know He Hit Rock Bottom? 02:16:07 Clues Someone Is Nearing Rock Bottom 02:23:48 The Roots of Peter's Addiction 02:25:48 How Has Therapy Changed You? 02:27:37 Can Emotional Health Be Fixed? Follow Dr. Peter: Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/CABLVLhrgSb Podcast: https://g2ul0.app.link/aKZjQEmrgSb Early Medical: https://g2ul0.app.link/42mSperrgSb 10 Squared: https://g2ul0.app.link/YOtJ2furgSb Article on alcohol: https://g2ul0.app.link/fK6HL1StiSb Buy Outlive: https://g2ul0.app.link/MXsH4WCrgSb More from DOAC: Watch on YouTube: https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes Buy 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life': https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook Get the Conversation Cards: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb Newsletter Signup: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt 100 CEOs Newsletter: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Fiverr: https://fiverr.com/diary (Code: DOAC) ZOE: http://joinzoe.com (Code: BARTLETT10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Peter Attia is a physician, researcher, and best-selling author of Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity. He founded Early Medical, a longevity-focused practice, and co-founded 10 Squared, a hybrid testing lab and training center. In this episode, Peter and Steven dive into the real science of aging, the #1 predictor of mortality most people ignore, the silent epidemic of male loneliness and addiction, and how to boost testosterone and extend your healthspan naturally. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:02:16 What Is Peter Focused On at the Moment? 00:06:50 What Steven Wants To Be Able To Do in His Last Decade 00:10:20 Ageing Is Inevitable 00:15:15 What Peter Wishes Someone Had Told Him in His 30s 00:17:13 Men's Health 00:17:59 What Is It To Be a Man? 00:18:46 Is Testosterone on the Decline? 00:23:31 Sleep and Bad Choices 00:26:50 What Are the Things Peter Wants To Do in His Marginal Decade? 00:28:48 How To Prepare Now for the Marginal Decade 00:32:11 Peter's Workout Routine 00:35:39 What Causes Injury in the Gym? 00:37:45 Why Is Building Muscle Mass Important? 00:38:27 Training on Fatigue 00:40:43 Grip Strength Test as a Longevity Indicator 00:42:44 Danger of Falling After Age 65 00:45:32 How To Train Power To Prevent Falling in Older Age 00:46:46 Is Training Balance Important? 00:47:46 Peter's Approach to Flexibility Training 00:52:04 Peter's Strength Training Routine 00:53:06 Why Endurance Exercises Are Gaining Popularity 00:53:58 What Is VO2 Max and Why It Matters for Longevity 01:03:59 Jack's VO2 Max Results 01:05:40 Jack's Heart Rate Recovery Results 01:06:31 Jack's Zone 2 Test Results 01:08:34 How Can Jack Improve His Results? 01:09:00 Ads 01:11:18 Jack's Cardio Routine 01:13:21 Measuring Bone Density and Muscle Mass – DEXA Scan 01:19:52 Preventing Bone Density Loss 01:21:32 Nutrition for Bone Density 01:23:44 Building Muscle Mass 01:25:30 Gaining Muscle Mass Through Nutrition 01:27:26 How Different Are Women's Results Generally? 01:28:34 Determining if Subcutaneous Fat Is an Issue 01:29:52 What Causes Visceral Fat? 01:30:59 Intermittent Fasting To Reduce Visceral Fat 01:31:28 Sleep, Stress, and Visceral Fat Connection 01:32:34 Is Alcohol Acceptable from a Health Perspective? 01:36:24 Are People Electrolyte Deficient? 01:37:56 Importance of Nuance in Navigating Information 01:42:21 Peter's Book 01:44:13 Question From the Previous Guest 02:03:12 The Importance of Dopamine 02:07:27 What Is Peter Concerned About for His Kids? 02:09:24 Peter's Thoughts on Young People's Emotional Health 02:11:24 The Most Important Thing Peter Did for His Emotional Health 02:13:23 How Did Peter Know He Hit Rock Bottom? 02:16:07 Clues Someone Is Nearing Rock Bottom 02:23:48 The Roots of Peter's Addiction 02:25:48 How Has Therapy Changed You? 02:27:37 Can Emotional Health Be Fixed? Follow Dr. Peter: Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/CABLVLhrgSb Podcast: https://g2ul0.app.link/aKZjQEmrgSb Early Medical: https://g2ul0.app.link/42mSperrgSb 10 Squared: https://g2ul0.app.link/YOtJ2furgSb Article on alcohol: https://g2ul0.app.link/fK6HL1StiSb Buy Outlive: https://g2ul0.app.link/MXsH4WCrgSb More from DOAC: Watch on YouTube: https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes Buy 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life': https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook Get the Conversation Cards: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb Newsletter Signup: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt 100 CEOs Newsletter: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Fiverr: https://fiverr.com/diary (Code: DOAC) ZOE: http://joinzoe.com (Code: BARTLETT10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAnti-Aging Expert (Peter Attia): Anti-aging Cure No One Talks About! 50% Chance You’ll Die In A Year If This Happens! Boost Testosterone Naturally Without TRT!a3f9f0e9-c6cb-4b2b-a696-bb37b4ee767bMon, 07 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +00006524https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Lesson From Tiger Read: Acts 9:26-31 That’s enough TV for today, Simon,” Grandma said, turning it off. “Don’t you have homework to do?” Simon shrugged. “It doesn’t matter, Grandma.” He reached down and scooped up Tiger, the stray cat Grandma had rescued. “Even if I do it, Mrs. Stevens still won’t like me.” “I thought you enjoyed her class. What happened?” Grandma asked. “I do like it. But I forgot to do my homework a few times, and now she always asks me if I’ve done it.” “That doesn’t mean she doesn’t like you, Simon,” Grandma said. “She cares about you and wants to help you be responsible and do your work.” “But she won’t let me go to the puzzle corner during study hall unless my homework’s done. And if I tell her it’s done, she doesn’t believe me! She makes me show her my work.” Simon stroked the fur on Tiger’s back, making him purr. “She doesn’t make anyone else do that.” “I see,” said Grandma. “Simon, do you remember when I first got Tiger?” Simon remembered how skinny Tiger had been. His striped fur was dirty, and one ear was torn. “Tiger hissed and scratched at anyone who came near him,” said Simon. Grandma nodded. “Tiger had been mistreated. It was hard for him to trust people again. I spoke gently to him and offered him his favorite foods for many days. Then one morning Tiger stepped away from his dish and brushed against my legs. More time went by before he trusted me enough to let me pet him.” “But he’s okay now,” Simon said as he gently petted the purring cat. “I guess he figured out we’re not going to hurt him.” “Sometimes when we make mistakes, it takes people a while to trust us again, just like Tiger,” Grandma said. “But that doesn’t mean we should give up. Jesus always forgives our wrongs and gives us the strength to do what’s right. He’ll help us show others we can be trusted again. But it can take time.” “You mean, if I continue to do my homework, eventually Mrs. Stevens won’t need to remind me anymore?” “Not only that, Simon,” said Grandma. “You’ll also show her—and yourself—that because of Jesus, you have the power to change.” –Heidi J. Schmidt How about you? Have you lost someone’s trust because of a mistake you made? Have you felt like giving up showing you’ve changed? Remember that God works through people who make mistakes. The apostle Paul made some big mistakes before Jesus saved him. Depend on Jesus for the strength to do what is right, and ask Him to help others notice the change. Today's Key Verse: If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. (NLT) Luke 16:10 Today's Key Thought: Trust takes time

Read: Acts 9:26-31 That’s enough TV for today, Simon,” Grandma said, turning it off. “Don’t you have homework to do?” Simon shrugged. “It doesn’t matter, Grandma.” He reached down and scooped up Tiger, the stray cat Grandma had rescued. “Even if I do it, Mrs. Stevens still won’t like me.” “I thought you enjoyed her class. What happened?” Grandma asked. “I do like it. But I forgot to do my homework a few times, and now she always asks me if I’ve done it.” “That doesn’t mean she doesn’t like you, Simon,” Grandma said. “She cares about you and wants to help you be responsible and do your work.” “But she won’t let me go to the puzzle corner during study hall unless my homework’s done. And if I tell her it’s done, she doesn’t believe me! She makes me show her my work.” Simon stroked the fur on Tiger’s back, making him purr. “She doesn’t make anyone else do that.” “I see,” said Grandma. “Simon, do you remember when I first got Tiger?” Simon remembered how skinny Tiger had been. His striped fur was dirty, and one ear was torn. “Tiger hissed and scratched at anyone who came near him,” said Simon. Grandma nodded. “Tiger had been mistreated. It was hard for him to trust people again. I spoke gently to him and offered him his favorite foods for many days. Then one morning Tiger stepped away from his dish and brushed against my legs. More time went by before he trusted me enough to let me pet him.” “But he’s okay now,” Simon said as he gently petted the purring cat. “I guess he figured out we’re not going to hurt him.” “Sometimes when we make mistakes, it takes people a while to trust us again, just like Tiger,” Grandma said. “But that doesn’t mean we should give up. Jesus always forgives our wrongs and gives us the strength to do what’s right. He’ll help us show others we can be trusted again. But it can take time.” “You mean, if I continue to do my homework, eventually Mrs. Stevens won’t need to remind me anymore?” “Not only that, Simon,” said Grandma. “You’ll also show her—and yourself—that because of Jesus, you have the power to change.” –Heidi J. Schmidt How about you? Have you lost someone’s trust because of a mistake you made? Have you felt like giving up showing you’ve changed? Remember that God works through people who make mistakes. The apostle Paul made some big mistakes before Jesus saved him. Depend on Jesus for the strength to do what is right, and ask Him to help others notice the change. Today's Key Verse: If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. (NLT) Luke 16:10 Today's Key Thought: Trust takes time

A Lesson From Tiger a2b6ec60-b1d2-4bea-9477-4fb2f071d08eMon, 07 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2025)3c35386c-8c04-45a9-ad33-e94928dbe6e5Mon, 07 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Introduction to the Holy Spirit Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin our examination of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and how God reveals himself as the Holy Spirit in our lives. Fr. Mike emphasizes the words of St. Irenaeus that, “in order to be touched by Christ, we must first be touched by the Holy Spirit.” We also explore eight ways the Catechism lays out for us to be able to understand the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 683-688. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin our examination of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and how God reveals himself as the Holy Spirit in our lives. Fr. Mike emphasizes the words of St. Irenaeus that, “in order to be touched by Christ, we must first be touched by the Holy Spirit.” We also explore eight ways the Catechism lays out for us to be able to understand the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 683-688. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 97: Introduction to the Holy Spirite6ecc8bf-ab5d-4df7-8c2a-1d496c1bf839Mon, 07 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Introduction to the Holy Spirit Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin our examination of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and how God reveals himself as the Holy Spirit in our lives. Fr. Mike emphasizes the words of St. Irenaeus that, “in order to be touched by Christ, we must first be touched by the Holy Spirit.” We also explore eight ways the Catechism lays out for us to be able to understand the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 683-688. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin our examination of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and how God reveals himself as the Holy Spirit in our lives. Fr. Mike emphasizes the words of St. Irenaeus that, “in order to be touched by Christ, we must first be touched by the Holy Spirit.” We also explore eight ways the Catechism lays out for us to be able to understand the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 683-688. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 97: Introduction to the Holy Spirit8eaf0e7a-980f-4841-b3d8-d3b822787ab0Mon, 07 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2025)f71d5229-e0e7-486c-a50a-cab0aa524639Mon, 07 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2025)ccba1d30-1d5b-4b8e-b7c9-f564c63669eeMon, 07 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2025)073447b5-fb50-4b16-a41d-2caf458c4389Mon, 07 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Lesson from Tiger"That's enough TV for today, Simon," Grandma said, turning it off. "Don't you have homework to do?" Simon shrugged. "It doesn't matter, Grandma." He reached down and scooped up Tiger, the stray cat Grandma had rescued. "Even if I do it, Mrs. Stevens still won't like me." "I thought you enjoyed her class. What happened?" Grandma asked."I do like it. But I forgot to do my homework a few times, and now she always asks me if I've done it.""That doesn't mean she doesn't like you, Simon," Grandma said. "She cares about you and wants to help you be responsible and do your work." "But she won't let me go to the puzzle corner during study hall unless my homework's done. And if I tell her it's done, she doesn't believe me! She makes me show her my work." Simon stroked the fur on Tiger's back, making him purr. "She doesn't make anyone else do that.""I see," said Grandma. "Simon, do you remember when I first got Tiger?"Simon remembered how skinny Tiger had been. His striped fur was dirty, and one ear was torn. "Tiger hissed and scratched at anyone who came near him," said Simon.Grandma nodded. "Tiger had been mistreated. It was hard for him to trust people again. I spoke gently to him and offered him his favorite foods for many days. Then one morning Tiger stepped away from his dish and brushed against my legs. More time went by before he trusted me enough to let me pet him.""But he's okay now," Simon said as he gently petted the purring cat. "I guess he figured out we're not going to hurt him.""Sometimes when we make mistakes, it takes people a while to trust us again, just like Tiger," Grandma said. "But that doesn't mean we should give up. Jesus always forgives our wrongs and gives us the strength to do what's right. He'll help us show others we can be trusted again. But it can take time.""You mean, if I continue to do my homework, eventually Mrs. Stevens won't need to remind me anymore?" "Not only that, Simon," said Grandma. "You'll also show her--and yourself--that because of Jesus, you have the power to change."–Heidi J. Schmidt

"That's enough TV for today, Simon," Grandma said, turning it off. "Don't you have homework to do?" Simon shrugged. "It doesn't matter, Grandma." He reached down and scooped up Tiger, the stray cat Grandma had rescued. "Even if I do it, Mrs. Stevens still won't like me." "I thought you enjoyed her class. What happened?" Grandma asked."I do like it. But I forgot to do my homework a few times, and now she always asks me if I've done it.""That doesn't mean she doesn't like you, Simon," Grandma said. "She cares about you and wants to help you be responsible and do your work." "But she won't let me go to the puzzle corner during study hall unless my homework's done. And if I tell her it's done, she doesn't believe me! She makes me show her my work." Simon stroked the fur on Tiger's back, making him purr. "She doesn't make anyone else do that.""I see," said Grandma. "Simon, do you remember when I first got Tiger?"Simon remembered how skinny Tiger had been. His striped fur was dirty, and one ear was torn. "Tiger hissed and scratched at anyone who came near him," said Simon.Grandma nodded. "Tiger had been mistreated. It was hard for him to trust people again. I spoke gently to him and offered him his favorite foods for many days. Then one morning Tiger stepped away from his dish and brushed against my legs. More time went by before he trusted me enough to let me pet him.""But he's okay now," Simon said as he gently petted the purring cat. "I guess he figured out we're not going to hurt him.""Sometimes when we make mistakes, it takes people a while to trust us again, just like Tiger," Grandma said. "But that doesn't mean we should give up. Jesus always forgives our wrongs and gives us the strength to do what's right. He'll help us show others we can be trusted again. But it can take time.""You mean, if I continue to do my homework, eventually Mrs. Stevens won't need to remind me anymore?" "Not only that, Simon," said Grandma. "You'll also show her--and yourself--that because of Jesus, you have the power to change."–Heidi J. Schmidt

A Lesson from Tigera83fa399-1a81-448f-a480-27083774f7b1Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Time Capsule Bible reading: Matthew 6:19 Story How About You Key Thought Key Verse

Bible reading: Matthew 6:19 Story How About You Key Thought Key Verse

Time Capsule 3e4f812f-27bc-49dd-8d89-039a2ecfad9aSun, 06 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2025) As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2025)5bebd243-62ff-4cec-a054-c15be68921f8Sun, 06 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: The Church’s Ultimate Trial (2025) The Catechism concludes the section on The Son with an examination of the final trial and judgment that will happen before Christ’s Second Coming. This final trial will involve the &quot;supreme religious deception&quot; of the Antichrist, a deception that has already been present at various times in human history. Fr. Mike emphasizes that apostasy is a dramatic turning away from what we hold to be true. He reminds us that no other person can usher in the Messianic Age other than Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 675-682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism concludes the section on The Son with an examination of the final trial and judgment that will happen before Christ’s Second Coming. This final trial will involve the &quot;supreme religious deception&quot; of the Antichrist, a deception that has already been present at various times in human history. Fr. Mike emphasizes that apostasy is a dramatic turning away from what we hold to be true. He reminds us that no other person can usher in the Messianic Age other than Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 675-682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 96: The Church’s Ultimate Trial (2025)9726c3aa-c977-413e-a2e6-b31809334f05Sun, 06 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: The Church’s Ultimate Trial (2025) The Catechism concludes the section on The Son with an examination of the final trial and judgment that will happen before Christ’s Second Coming. This final trial will involve the &quot;supreme religious deception&quot; of the Antichrist, a deception that has already been present at various times in human history. Fr. Mike emphasizes that apostasy is a dramatic turning away from what we hold to be true. He reminds us that no other person can usher in the Messianic Age other than Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 675-682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism concludes the section on The Son with an examination of the final trial and judgment that will happen before Christ’s Second Coming. This final trial will involve the &quot;supreme religious deception&quot; of the Antichrist, a deception that has already been present at various times in human history. Fr. Mike emphasizes that apostasy is a dramatic turning away from what we hold to be true. He reminds us that no other person can usher in the Messianic Age other than Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 675-682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 96: The Church’s Ultimate Trial (2025)03b41c72-77e6-41c5-adcb-481f01bbff9bSun, 06 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2025) As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2025)4c15af9a-742d-4c78-ae14-3a25d1c9d1deSun, 06 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2025) As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2025)48d7fd32-12cb-4005-81df-672b3137a50dSun, 06 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2025) As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2025)640903ed-857d-4930-9f7c-00be13b182faSun, 06 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTime CapsuleOn the one-hundredth birthday of her town, Evie watched as the mayor unlocked a time capsule on the evening news that had been created and stored a hundred years before. He pulled several papers and mementos out of it and held them up to the camera."Can I make a time capsule for our family?" Evie asked when it was over. "I could put family treasures in it!""Sure," said Mom. "That would be fun."Evie found a box and placed some coins and a dollar bill from her desk drawer inside it. Then she packed in a DVD, a sweatshirt, and a storybook. Next she added an old teddy bear, swimming goggles, a beaded necklace, and a picture she had drawn. "Finding things for this box is fun, and there's still room for more," Evie told her mom. "When people in the future see this stuff, they'll get an idea of what we were like.""I think future family members will find the things you have in there interesting," said Mom. "But if you want to make a statement about our lives, I think you're missing the most important thing of all.""A family photo!" said Evie's little brother, Walden. "So they can see what we look like.""What about a newspaper?" suggested Evie. "That would tell them a lot about the things going on around us.""Or we could write them a letter!" said Walden."Those are all good things to add," said Mom. "But I'm thinking about something that makes life important and worth living, even without any of the other things in the box." "I know!" said Evie after a moment. "A Bible! And maybe a church bulletin too.""And we can tell them about Jesus in the letter we write to them!" said Walden.Mom nodded. "Those are both good ways to show future generations what's really important to us. Any physical items we put in our time capsule will be old and worn by the time our descendants open it. But the hope we have in Jesus, who saved us from sin and gave us eternal life with Him, is treasure that will last forever. Let's add some items to the box that point to the heavenly treasure we value most."–Nance E. Keyes

On the one-hundredth birthday of her town, Evie watched as the mayor unlocked a time capsule on the evening news that had been created and stored a hundred years before. He pulled several papers and mementos out of it and held them up to the camera."Can I make a time capsule for our family?" Evie asked when it was over. "I could put family treasures in it!""Sure," said Mom. "That would be fun."Evie found a box and placed some coins and a dollar bill from her desk drawer inside it. Then she packed in a DVD, a sweatshirt, and a storybook. Next she added an old teddy bear, swimming goggles, a beaded necklace, and a picture she had drawn. "Finding things for this box is fun, and there's still room for more," Evie told her mom. "When people in the future see this stuff, they'll get an idea of what we were like.""I think future family members will find the things you have in there interesting," said Mom. "But if you want to make a statement about our lives, I think you're missing the most important thing of all.""A family photo!" said Evie's little brother, Walden. "So they can see what we look like.""What about a newspaper?" suggested Evie. "That would tell them a lot about the things going on around us.""Or we could write them a letter!" said Walden."Those are all good things to add," said Mom. "But I'm thinking about something that makes life important and worth living, even without any of the other things in the box." "I know!" said Evie after a moment. "A Bible! And maybe a church bulletin too.""And we can tell them about Jesus in the letter we write to them!" said Walden.Mom nodded. "Those are both good ways to show future generations what's really important to us. Any physical items we put in our time capsule will be old and worn by the time our descendants open it. But the hope we have in Jesus, who saved us from sin and gave us eternal life with Him, is treasure that will last forever. Let's add some items to the box that point to the heavenly treasure we value most."–Nance E. Keyes

Time Capsule6cf4f8f6-3f44-4b49-983b-13c304ad56e2Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/06/25 The Place of the Way: Dead Ends Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Lent. We run out of all hope...and then Jesus. The Dead End is a necessary place of the way. The location where we run out of our own skill and our own strength and find ourselves completely unable to move forward on our own. In the midst of the dead end...and then Jesus. Mass Readings from April 6, 2025: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126:1-6Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Lent. We run out of all hope...and then Jesus. The Dead End is a necessary place of the way. The location where we run out of our own skill and our own strength and find ourselves completely unable to move forward on our own. In the midst of the dead end...and then Jesus. Mass Readings from April 6, 2025: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126:1-6Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11

full04/06/25 The Place of the Way: Dead Endsff470775-3976-4a27-bd5e-5b9a4d8ddff4Sat, 05 Apr 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/06/25 The Place of the Way: Dead Ends Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Lent. We run out of all hope...and then Jesus. The Dead End is a necessary place of the way. The location where we run out of our own skill and our own strength and find ourselves completely unable to move forward on our own. In the midst of the dead end...and then Jesus. Mass Readings from April 6, 2025: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126:1-6Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Lent. We run out of all hope...and then Jesus. The Dead End is a necessary place of the way. The location where we run out of our own skill and our own strength and find ourselves completely unable to move forward on our own. In the midst of the dead end...and then Jesus. Mass Readings from April 6, 2025: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126:1-6Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11

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Butterflies 9678090a-f8c6-40de-8957-06ef7b1e013eSat, 05 Apr 2025 04:12:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2025) As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2025)d6c615cc-820c-40e8-8a17-c812e8d322feSat, 05 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: Christ’s Reign on Earth (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore Christ’s reign on earth. We examine the reality of Christ’s reign as both “already” and “not yet.” For, even though Christ reigns on earth, we are still waiting for the fulfillment of his kingdom. Because, while the Church is Christ’s kingdom on earth, it is endowed with a “sanctity that is real but imperfect.” Fr. Mike also reiterates that Jesus Christ is truly the fulfillment of every promise made to Israel in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 668-674. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore Christ’s reign on earth. We examine the reality of Christ’s reign as both “already” and “not yet.” For, even though Christ reigns on earth, we are still waiting for the fulfillment of his kingdom. Because, while the Church is Christ’s kingdom on earth, it is endowed with a “sanctity that is real but imperfect.” Fr. Mike also reiterates that Jesus Christ is truly the fulfillment of every promise made to Israel in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 668-674. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 95: Christ’s Reign on Earth (2025)0c4b11ef-7049-479f-be6c-ea669ab9e151Sat, 05 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: Christ’s Reign on Earth (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore Christ’s reign on earth. We examine the reality of Christ’s reign as both “already” and “not yet.” For, even though Christ reigns on earth, we are still waiting for the fulfillment of his kingdom. Because, while the Church is Christ’s kingdom on earth, it is endowed with a “sanctity that is real but imperfect.” Fr. Mike also reiterates that Jesus Christ is truly the fulfillment of every promise made to Israel in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 668-674. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore Christ’s reign on earth. We examine the reality of Christ’s reign as both “already” and “not yet.” For, even though Christ reigns on earth, we are still waiting for the fulfillment of his kingdom. Because, while the Church is Christ’s kingdom on earth, it is endowed with a “sanctity that is real but imperfect.” Fr. Mike also reiterates that Jesus Christ is truly the fulfillment of every promise made to Israel in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 668-674. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 95: Christ’s Reign on Earth (2025)c7204f53-6f07-493f-a6f7-5de2c9c341d0Sat, 05 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2025) As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2025)f1034d97-8aff-4f6f-8419-8692a1e3077dSat, 05 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2025) As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2025)317c80cf-f2f9-497e-8527-ddb4cbb36a14Sat, 05 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2025) As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2025)3e0fa45a-8b11-4f83-bcc6-d245338ce78aSat, 05 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsButterfliesMom had purchased two butterfly kits, one for Millie and one for Logan. They were going to be studying the stages of a butterfly in their homeschool science group."Does everyone have a butterfly kit with a caterpillar?" Mrs. Wilson asked. She walked around the room and helped the students get their kits set up. "Now, it will take about three weeks for your caterpillars to turn into butterflies, and we will be observing and taking notes throughout the metamorphosis process.""What does metamorphosis mean?" Millie asked."That's a good question, Millie. It means to change. The caterpillars will be going through several changes or stages before they turn into butterflies. This is called the process of metamorphosis."After Mrs. Wilson dismissed the class, Millie and Logan talked to their friends while the moms got the lunches together. Everyone was excited--this was definitely going to be a fun science project!"I can't wait to see my butterfly," Millie said on the way home. "We learned what metamorphosis means today. It means to change.""That reminds me of what we read about in our devotions yesterday," said Mom. "You mean about having new life in Jesus?" Logan asked. Mom nodded. "When we trust Jesus as our Savior, we become new--much like how butterflies go through metamorphosis. Second Corinthians 5:17 says that anyone who belongs to Jesus has become a new person. Our old life is gone, and we are given a new life where we have the freedom to love others the way Jesus does.""That's really cool. I'll have to tell that to Mrs. Wilson next week," Logan replied.Over the next three weeks, Millie and Logan watched their caterpillars turn into butterflies. "This is so awesome!" Logan said on the day when all the students had their butterfly kits sitting on the picnic table, ready for release time."Okay, class, time to set the butterflies free," Mrs. Wilson announced.The students released their butterflies into the air. "Fly, butterfly! Enjoy your new life!" Millie called to hers. Everyone cheered as they watched their butterflies fluttering around.–Lisa Fuller

Mom had purchased two butterfly kits, one for Millie and one for Logan. They were going to be studying the stages of a butterfly in their homeschool science group."Does everyone have a butterfly kit with a caterpillar?" Mrs. Wilson asked. She walked around the room and helped the students get their kits set up. "Now, it will take about three weeks for your caterpillars to turn into butterflies, and we will be observing and taking notes throughout the metamorphosis process.""What does metamorphosis mean?" Millie asked."That's a good question, Millie. It means to change. The caterpillars will be going through several changes or stages before they turn into butterflies. This is called the process of metamorphosis."After Mrs. Wilson dismissed the class, Millie and Logan talked to their friends while the moms got the lunches together. Everyone was excited--this was definitely going to be a fun science project!"I can't wait to see my butterfly," Millie said on the way home. "We learned what metamorphosis means today. It means to change.""That reminds me of what we read about in our devotions yesterday," said Mom. "You mean about having new life in Jesus?" Logan asked. Mom nodded. "When we trust Jesus as our Savior, we become new--much like how butterflies go through metamorphosis. Second Corinthians 5:17 says that anyone who belongs to Jesus has become a new person. Our old life is gone, and we are given a new life where we have the freedom to love others the way Jesus does.""That's really cool. I'll have to tell that to Mrs. Wilson next week," Logan replied.Over the next three weeks, Millie and Logan watched their caterpillars turn into butterflies. "This is so awesome!" Logan said on the day when all the students had their butterfly kits sitting on the picnic table, ready for release time."Okay, class, time to set the butterflies free," Mrs. Wilson announced.The students released their butterflies into the air. "Fly, butterfly! Enjoy your new life!" Millie called to hers. Everyone cheered as they watched their butterflies fluttering around.–Lisa Fuller

Butterflies090c0712-ffb5-41be-a13f-ccbbf50d6f02Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDevil Wants You Distracted | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   in this episode we talk about how DISTRACTIONS are the number one way the enemy pulls you away from Jesus, your purpose and the people He put in your life.   Satan is after the attention of this generation. He wants their attention. But Jesus is just a look away.   C.S. Lewis – “The moment you wake up each morning, all your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals. And the first job each morning consists in shoving them all back; in listening to that other voice, taking that other point of view, letting that other larger, stronger, quieter life come flowing in.”   episode starts around 11 mins.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   Miracle Made https://trymiracle.com/GGB   Good ranchers special offer for this month: Free ground beef, bacon, chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code GGB. https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   in this episode we talk about how DISTRACTIONS are the number one way the enemy pulls you away from Jesus, your purpose and the people He put in your life.   Satan is after the attention of this generation. He wants their attention. But Jesus is just a look away.   C.S. Lewis – “The moment you wake up each morning, all your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals. And the first job each morning consists in shoving them all back; in listening to that other voice, taking that other point of view, letting that other larger, stronger, quieter life come flowing in.”   episode starts around 11 mins.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   Miracle Made https://trymiracle.com/GGB   Good ranchers special offer for this month: Free ground beef, bacon, chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code GGB. https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullDevil Wants You Distracted | Girls Gone Bible2812da3e-0da6-47a4-b2c9-0ece9434667bFri, 04 Apr 2025 18:20:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsworshiping with the Holy SpiritHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost spends the episode in worship with the Holy Spirit. Worship is a beautiful and intimate way we can express our praise and gratitude to Jesus. If you feel like you haven't seen the face of God in a while, we pray this episode blesses you and that we can join in worship together.  "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord." Psalm 150:6 _____________________________________________  ☆ SONG CREDITS ➤  "Show Me Your Face" UPPERROOM, Abbie Gamboa "You'll Come - Spontaneous/Live" UPPERROOM, Johnathan Lewis, Abbie Gamboa "I Want To Know You" UPPERROOM, Abbie Gamboa, Eniola Abioye ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost spends the episode in worship with the Holy Spirit. Worship is a beautiful and intimate way we can express our praise and gratitude to Jesus. If you feel like you haven't seen the face of God in a while, we pray this episode blesses you and that we can join in worship together.  "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord." Psalm 150:6 _____________________________________________  ☆ SONG CREDITS ➤  "Show Me Your Face" UPPERROOM, Abbie Gamboa "You'll Come - Spontaneous/Live" UPPERROOM, Johnathan Lewis, Abbie Gamboa "I Want To Know You" UPPERROOM, Abbie Gamboa, Eniola Abioye ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullworshiping with the Holy Spirite8f64e34-75cd-465c-b58a-b282d17ef606Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +00002784https://216.73.216.191/allTagsworshiping with the Holy SpiritHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost spends the episode in worship with the Holy Spirit. Worship is a beautiful and intimate way we can express our praise and gratitude to Jesus. If you feel like you haven't seen the face of God in a while, we pray this episode blesses you and that we can join in worship together.  "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord." Psalm 150:6 _____________________________________________  ☆ SONG CREDITS ➤  "Show Me Your Face" UPPERROOM, Abbie Gamboa "You'll Come - Spontaneous/Live" UPPERROOM, Johnathan Lewis, Abbie Gamboa "I Want To Know You" UPPERROOM, Abbie Gamboa, Eniola Abioye ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost spends the episode in worship with the Holy Spirit. Worship is a beautiful and intimate way we can express our praise and gratitude to Jesus. If you feel like you haven't seen the face of God in a while, we pray this episode blesses you and that we can join in worship together.  "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord." Psalm 150:6 _____________________________________________  ☆ SONG CREDITS ➤  "Show Me Your Face" UPPERROOM, Abbie Gamboa "You'll Come - Spontaneous/Live" UPPERROOM, Johnathan Lewis, Abbie Gamboa "I Want To Know You" UPPERROOM, Abbie Gamboa, Eniola Abioye ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullworshiping with the Holy Spirit29b50120-3652-4b18-96c2-a2bd6bd68afeFri, 04 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 207: CIA Spy Reveals How To Read Anyone Like A Book!“If you want to manipulate people, I’ll teach you how.”  Former covert CIA officer Andrew Bustamante exposes the real spy tactics used to manipulate, uncover secrets and spot liars.  Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/qyrbAHkrgSb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/SVaC5mprgSb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Andrew’s Spy School - https://everydayspy.com/ Spy School Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“If you want to manipulate people, I’ll teach you how.”  Former covert CIA officer Andrew Bustamante exposes the real spy tactics used to manipulate, uncover secrets and spot liars.  Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/qyrbAHkrgSb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/SVaC5mprgSb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Andrew’s Spy School - https://everydayspy.com/ Spy School Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 207: CIA Spy Reveals How To Read Anyone Like A Book!fb4c2cd0-3a00-4029-a35d-934b70799707Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +00002007https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Best Glasses Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “What are you reading?” asked Dr. Trent as he entered the examination room and saw Alisha with an open book on her lap. “It’s the Bible,” said Alisha. “The Bible? Why are you reading that?” Dr. Trent asked. “With all the exciting books out there, I would think you’d find an old book like that pretty boring.” “Oh no,” Alisha said. “It’s not like that at all. I’m on a Bible quiz team, and our next contest is coming up, so I’ve been studying whenever I get a chance. I think the stories in the Bible are really interesting.” She closed her Bible. “Besides, reading the Bible helps me—well—I don’t know.” Alisha sighed, frustrated she couldn’t express what she was thinking. “I have something for you,” said Dr. Trent. He held up a new pair of glasses. “Oh good,” said Alisha as she removed her old ones. The doctor placed the new glasses on Alisha’s face, checking behind her ears to see how they fit. “Wow!” Alisha said, looking around. Dr. Trent smiled. “You didn’t realize how much you were missing with your old glasses, did you?” “No,” said Alisha. “Everything is so much clearer now.” As she looked around the room, she glanced at her Bible, and suddenly she had an idea. “That’s why I read the Bible, Dr. Trent.” The doctor raised his eyebrows. “Reading the Bible is kind of like getting glasses,” Alisha explained. “It helps me see things more clearly. Actually, it’s even better than glasses because the Bible helps me see things like who God is and how much He loves me—so much that Jesus died for my sins! It shows me how God wants me to live and reminds me that I can always trust Him, no matter what.” “It sounds like the Bible means a lot to you,” said Dr. Trent. Alisha nodded. “It’s changed my life.” She stood up to leave. “You should read it for yourself—it’s better than the best glasses you’ve ever had!” Dr. Trent smiled. “Maybe I’ll give it a try sometime.” “I hope so,” said Alisha. “You might realize how much you’ve been missing!” –Bob Hostetler

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “What are you reading?” asked Dr. Trent as he entered the examination room and saw Alisha with an open book on her lap. “It’s the Bible,” said Alisha. “The Bible? Why are you reading that?” Dr. Trent asked. “With all the exciting books out there, I would think you’d find an old book like that pretty boring.” “Oh no,” Alisha said. “It’s not like that at all. I’m on a Bible quiz team, and our next contest is coming up, so I’ve been studying whenever I get a chance. I think the stories in the Bible are really interesting.” She closed her Bible. “Besides, reading the Bible helps me—well—I don’t know.” Alisha sighed, frustrated she couldn’t express what she was thinking. “I have something for you,” said Dr. Trent. He held up a new pair of glasses. “Oh good,” said Alisha as she removed her old ones. The doctor placed the new glasses on Alisha’s face, checking behind her ears to see how they fit. “Wow!” Alisha said, looking around. Dr. Trent smiled. “You didn’t realize how much you were missing with your old glasses, did you?” “No,” said Alisha. “Everything is so much clearer now.” As she looked around the room, she glanced at her Bible, and suddenly she had an idea. “That’s why I read the Bible, Dr. Trent.” The doctor raised his eyebrows. “Reading the Bible is kind of like getting glasses,” Alisha explained. “It helps me see things more clearly. Actually, it’s even better than glasses because the Bible helps me see things like who God is and how much He loves me—so much that Jesus died for my sins! It shows me how God wants me to live and reminds me that I can always trust Him, no matter what.” “It sounds like the Bible means a lot to you,” said Dr. Trent. Alisha nodded. “It’s changed my life.” She stood up to leave. “You should read it for yourself—it’s better than the best glasses you’ve ever had!” Dr. Trent smiled. “Maybe I’ll give it a try sometime.” “I hope so,” said Alisha. “You might realize how much you’ve been missing!” –Bob Hostetler

The Best Glasses 03d6a2a4-973b-47b0-a99c-518438a84e42Fri, 04 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2025) Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2025)1bac2e73-3566-450c-9e49-2acace13184fFri, 04 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Christ’s Ascension into Heaven (2025) The Catechism unpacks the line from the Creed, “He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Fr. Mike highlights the reality that we do not have direct access to the Father without his Son, Jesus. Christ’s ascension into heaven means, “the irreversible entry of his humanity into divine glory,” uniting our humanity with God’s divinity in a remarkable way—which finds its earthly culmination in the Holy Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 659-667. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism unpacks the line from the Creed, “He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Fr. Mike highlights the reality that we do not have direct access to the Father without his Son, Jesus. Christ’s ascension into heaven means, “the irreversible entry of his humanity into divine glory,” uniting our humanity with God’s divinity in a remarkable way—which finds its earthly culmination in the Holy Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 659-667. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 94: Christ’s Ascension into Heaven (2025)d42206f9-495a-4c3a-87c1-b623611ba5f9Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Christ’s Ascension into Heaven (2025) The Catechism unpacks the line from the Creed, “He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Fr. Mike highlights the reality that we do not have direct access to the Father without his Son, Jesus. Christ’s ascension into heaven means, “the irreversible entry of his humanity into divine glory,” uniting our humanity with God’s divinity in a remarkable way—which finds its earthly culmination in the Holy Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 659-667. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism unpacks the line from the Creed, “He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Fr. Mike highlights the reality that we do not have direct access to the Father without his Son, Jesus. Christ’s ascension into heaven means, “the irreversible entry of his humanity into divine glory,” uniting our humanity with God’s divinity in a remarkable way—which finds its earthly culmination in the Holy Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 659-667. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 94: Christ’s Ascension into Heaven (2025)55f18921-915e-4c31-bbd6-4e3cd815cc14Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2025) Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2025)51d7bed3-d28d-4be1-91ca-990a3a0ae135Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2025) Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2025)594ceb1e-6d5c-4ac1-8f70-bf9f23fe1da4Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2025) Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2025)05945b4b-9ae5-4759-8f8f-5bb250c6f19eFri, 04 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Best Glasses"What are you reading?" asked Dr. Trent as he entered the examination room and saw Alisha with an open book on her lap."It's the Bible," said Alisha."The Bible? Why are you reading that?" Dr. Trent asked. "With all the exciting books out there, I would think you'd find an old book like that pretty boring.""Oh no," Alisha said. "It's not like that at all. I'm on a Bible quiz team, and our next contest is coming up, so I've been studying whenever I get a chance. I think the stories in the Bible are really interesting." She closed her Bible. "Besides, reading the Bible helps me--well--I don't know." Alisha sighed, frustrated she couldn't express what she was thinking."I have something for you," said Dr. Trent. He held up a new pair of glasses."Oh good," said Alisha as she removed her old ones. The doctor placed the new glasses on Alisha's face, checking behind her ears to see how they fit. "Wow!" Alisha said, looking around. Dr. Trent smiled. "You didn't realize how much you were missing with your old glasses, did you?""No," said Alisha. "Everything is so much clearer now." As she looked around the room, she glanced at her Bible, and suddenly she had an idea. "That's why I read the Bible, Dr. Trent." The doctor raised his eyebrows. "Reading the Bible is kind of like getting glasses," Alisha explained. "It helps me see things more clearly. Actually, it's even better than glasses because the Bible helps me see things like who God is and how much He loves me--so much that Jesus died for my sins! It shows me how God wants me to live and reminds me that I can always trust Him, no matter what.""It sounds like the Bible means a lot to you," said Dr. Trent.Alisha nodded. "It's changed my life." She stood up to leave. "You should read it for yourself--it's better than the best glasses you've ever had!" Dr. Trent smiled. "Maybe I'll give it a try sometime." "I hope so," said Alisha. "You might realize how much you've been missing!"–Bob Hostetler

"What are you reading?" asked Dr. Trent as he entered the examination room and saw Alisha with an open book on her lap."It's the Bible," said Alisha."The Bible? Why are you reading that?" Dr. Trent asked. "With all the exciting books out there, I would think you'd find an old book like that pretty boring.""Oh no," Alisha said. "It's not like that at all. I'm on a Bible quiz team, and our next contest is coming up, so I've been studying whenever I get a chance. I think the stories in the Bible are really interesting." She closed her Bible. "Besides, reading the Bible helps me--well--I don't know." Alisha sighed, frustrated she couldn't express what she was thinking."I have something for you," said Dr. Trent. He held up a new pair of glasses."Oh good," said Alisha as she removed her old ones. The doctor placed the new glasses on Alisha's face, checking behind her ears to see how they fit. "Wow!" Alisha said, looking around. Dr. Trent smiled. "You didn't realize how much you were missing with your old glasses, did you?""No," said Alisha. "Everything is so much clearer now." As she looked around the room, she glanced at her Bible, and suddenly she had an idea. "That's why I read the Bible, Dr. Trent." The doctor raised his eyebrows. "Reading the Bible is kind of like getting glasses," Alisha explained. "It helps me see things more clearly. Actually, it's even better than glasses because the Bible helps me see things like who God is and how much He loves me--so much that Jesus died for my sins! It shows me how God wants me to live and reminds me that I can always trust Him, no matter what.""It sounds like the Bible means a lot to you," said Dr. Trent.Alisha nodded. "It's changed my life." She stood up to leave. "You should read it for yourself--it's better than the best glasses you've ever had!" Dr. Trent smiled. "Maybe I'll give it a try sometime." "I hope so," said Alisha. "You might realize how much you've been missing!"–Bob Hostetler

The Best Glassesea86d556-673d-4e47-81f1-1d65a7807559Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf You Need to Miss Mass, ALWAYS Do THIS First (Sunday Mass Dispensation Explained) Attending Sunday Mass is essential in the Catholic faith, and intentionally missing Mass is a mortal sin, which requires confession before you can receive communion again. However, did you know that if you have a serious and legitimate reason for being unable to attend Mass, you can request a dispensation from your priest? Today, Fr. Mike explains that while missing Mass and requesting a dispensation should not become a regular occurrence, it is possible under certain valid circumstances. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Attending Sunday Mass is essential in the Catholic faith, and intentionally missing Mass is a mortal sin, which requires confession before you can receive communion again. However, did you know that if you have a serious and legitimate reason for being unable to attend Mass, you can request a dispensation from your priest? Today, Fr. Mike explains that while missing Mass and requesting a dispensation should not become a regular occurrence, it is possible under certain valid circumstances. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf You Need to Miss Mass, ALWAYS Do THIS First (Sunday Mass Dispensation Explained)44c089d8-7ddf-4311-a2f8-0d2a4573813eThu, 03 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf You Need to Miss Mass, ALWAYS Do THIS First (Sunday Mass Dispensation Explained) Attending Sunday Mass is essential in the Catholic faith, and intentionally missing Mass is a mortal sin, which requires confession before you can receive communion again. However, did you know that if you have a serious and legitimate reason for being unable to attend Mass, you can request a dispensation from your priest? Today, Fr. Mike explains that while missing Mass and requesting a dispensation should not become a regular occurrence, it is possible under certain valid circumstances. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Attending Sunday Mass is essential in the Catholic faith, and intentionally missing Mass is a mortal sin, which requires confession before you can receive communion again. However, did you know that if you have a serious and legitimate reason for being unable to attend Mass, you can request a dispensation from your priest? Today, Fr. Mike explains that while missing Mass and requesting a dispensation should not become a regular occurrence, it is possible under certain valid circumstances. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf You Need to Miss Mass, ALWAYS Do THIS First (Sunday Mass Dispensation Explained)d3d13fae-daa8-43ac-9fe9-b0a73139eb94Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAcademy Nominated Director: The Hidden Agenda and Protecting Our ChildrenTimothy Reckart, nominated multiple times for Academy Awards, has 4 children and has gained exclusive insights into the political agenda in the film industry targeted at children. These insights have led him and other top-tier filmmakers to launch Sycamore Studios to combat this agenda. In this interview, John Heinen and Tim discuss his journey as a filmmaker, his experience directing award-winning movies such as "The Star," and what motivated him to pursue change in the film industry for families. This change benefits both us and our children. They are working to create high-quality entertainment that families can both enjoy and trust. The conversation covers topics including Disney, entertainment as a form of leisure, and how men can protect their children against these social agendas. Sycamore Studios - https://sycamorestudios.com Head over Heels - Oscar-nominated short - https://youtu.be/96D-bRx5KuU?si=Zesmwk3IvkvJ5ofI 🔥 NEW Catholic Gentleman Apparel - Click Here QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS 🔴 Enjoy 22 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timothy Reckart, nominated multiple times for Academy Awards, has 4 children and has gained exclusive insights into the political agenda in the film industry targeted at children. These insights have led him and other top-tier filmmakers to launch Sycamore Studios to combat this agenda. In this interview, John Heinen and Tim discuss his journey as a filmmaker, his experience directing award-winning movies such as "The Star," and what motivated him to pursue change in the film industry for families. This change benefits both us and our children. They are working to create high-quality entertainment that families can both enjoy and trust. The conversation covers topics including Disney, entertainment as a form of leisure, and how men can protect their children against these social agendas. Sycamore Studios - https://sycamorestudios.com Head over Heels - Oscar-nominated short - https://youtu.be/96D-bRx5KuU?si=Zesmwk3IvkvJ5ofI 🔥 NEW Catholic Gentleman Apparel - Click Here QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS 🔴 Enjoy 22 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAcademy Nominated Director: The Hidden Agenda and Protecting Our Children03ed7ef4-7bb4-42a1-823c-bd846d6955ccThu, 03 Apr 2025 10:05:00 +00003908https://216.73.216.191/allTags#913 - Luke 2:22-52 – Young JesusThis episode is part 6 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. We hear of the dedication of Jesus in the temple and of Jesus return tto the temple and sitting with the teachers of the law at age twelve. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 6 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. We hear of the dedication of Jesus in the temple and of Jesus return tto the temple and sitting with the teachers of the law at age twelve. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#913 - Luke 2:22-52 – Young Jesus0e1724e5-ad14-4daf-b745-2cad14a88e5eThu, 03 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000775https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCorrupt Police Officer: I Arrested Drug Dealers, Then Sold Their Drugs! There’s Massive Corruption Going On Today! - Mike DowdHe was supposed to fight crime but broke every rule in the book - this is the real story of NYPD’s dirtiest cop, Mike Dowd. Mike Dowd is a former New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer who became corrupt and worked for the Dominican-American Diaz criminal organisation. He was arrested in 1992 for drug distribution and served 12 years in prison.  In this conversation, Mike and Steven discuss topics such as, how Mike made $40,000 a day from police corruption, the secrets that NYPD don’t want you to know, how Mike never thought he’d get caught as a cop, and how getting arrested saved Mike’s life.  00:00 Intro 02:17 NY’s Dirtiest Cop 03:02 How Many Crimes Did Mike Commit? 04:21 Mike Stole Someone’s Porn Collection 08:48 Entering the Police Force 09:07 Did Mike Mean the Oath He Took? 09:41 Integrity Training at the Academy 11:04 We Were Always Told to Cover Our Ass 12:23 The Police Agree They Won't Snitch on Each Other 15:21 Mike Was Told to Stop Arresting People 18:21 Taxing People Instead of Arresting Them 19:52 Were Cops Given Sexual Favours? 20:53 Mike’s Sergeant Encouraging Robbing Money 23:10 Did Seeing Dead Bodies Bother Mike? 27:11 Started Dealing Drugs 29:20 Biggest Heist 30:07 Were Other Cops Involved in Stealing and Dealing? 33:07 Did Mike Ever Think He Was Going to Get Caught? 33:39 Mike’s Personal Life 34:23 Why Didn't You Stop? 34:31 Mike Receiving Death Threats from Another Officer 38:00 Baron Perez, the Brooklyn Middleman 38:21 Meeting La Compañía 39:42 La Compañía Boss Putting a Hit on Him 41:15 Meeting Adam Diaz 43:00 Mike Saving Adam Diaz’s Money 43:44 Franklin and Coke – Local Bandits Who Robbed Dealers 45:11 Ads 46:03 Officer Venable and Feeling Guilt 48:06 How Did Mike’s Guilt Manifest Physically? 50:02 Who Had You Become? 51:37 Coming Home from Rehab 53:20 How Long Were You in Rehab For? 53:51 Why Didn't You Stop If You Knew They Were Onto You? 54:44 The Year You Got Arrested 57:35 How Did It Feel When You Got Arrested? 59:56 Advice About Living an Authentic Life 01:03:21 Getting Released on Bail 01:04:43 Kidnapping Scandal to Pay Family’s Bail 01:06:31 Arrested for the Second Time 01:08:12 The Day You Went to Prison 01:09:53 Ads 01:10:54 What Was Your Family Going Through? 01:12:25 First Time Mike’s Mum Came to See Him in Prison 01:13:18 Mike Getting Emotional in Front of His Mum 01:14:23 Mike’s Mum Tried to Keep Him Straight 01:16:38 Mike’s Mother Not Showing Him Love 01:18:04 Reflections on Parents After Everything 01:20:27 Coming Out of Jail at 44 01:22:02 Being Institutionalised 01:23:12 Life After Jail 01:24:28 What Did Mike Need to Hear at 18? 01:26:57 Does Corruption Still Happen Today? 01:29:42 What Has the Universe Put You Here to Share? Follow Mike:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/mb66mKk82Rb  ‘Good Cop Bad Cop Podcast' - https://g2ul0.app.link/QmZosMi82Rb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was supposed to fight crime but broke every rule in the book - this is the real story of NYPD’s dirtiest cop, Mike Dowd. Mike Dowd is a former New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer who became corrupt and worked for the Dominican-American Diaz criminal organisation. He was arrested in 1992 for drug distribution and served 12 years in prison.  In this conversation, Mike and Steven discuss topics such as, how Mike made $40,000 a day from police corruption, the secrets that NYPD don’t want you to know, how Mike never thought he’d get caught as a cop, and how getting arrested saved Mike’s life.  00:00 Intro 02:17 NY’s Dirtiest Cop 03:02 How Many Crimes Did Mike Commit? 04:21 Mike Stole Someone’s Porn Collection 08:48 Entering the Police Force 09:07 Did Mike Mean the Oath He Took? 09:41 Integrity Training at the Academy 11:04 We Were Always Told to Cover Our Ass 12:23 The Police Agree They Won't Snitch on Each Other 15:21 Mike Was Told to Stop Arresting People 18:21 Taxing People Instead of Arresting Them 19:52 Were Cops Given Sexual Favours? 20:53 Mike’s Sergeant Encouraging Robbing Money 23:10 Did Seeing Dead Bodies Bother Mike? 27:11 Started Dealing Drugs 29:20 Biggest Heist 30:07 Were Other Cops Involved in Stealing and Dealing? 33:07 Did Mike Ever Think He Was Going to Get Caught? 33:39 Mike’s Personal Life 34:23 Why Didn't You Stop? 34:31 Mike Receiving Death Threats from Another Officer 38:00 Baron Perez, the Brooklyn Middleman 38:21 Meeting La Compañía 39:42 La Compañía Boss Putting a Hit on Him 41:15 Meeting Adam Diaz 43:00 Mike Saving Adam Diaz’s Money 43:44 Franklin and Coke – Local Bandits Who Robbed Dealers 45:11 Ads 46:03 Officer Venable and Feeling Guilt 48:06 How Did Mike’s Guilt Manifest Physically? 50:02 Who Had You Become? 51:37 Coming Home from Rehab 53:20 How Long Were You in Rehab For? 53:51 Why Didn't You Stop If You Knew They Were Onto You? 54:44 The Year You Got Arrested 57:35 How Did It Feel When You Got Arrested? 59:56 Advice About Living an Authentic Life 01:03:21 Getting Released on Bail 01:04:43 Kidnapping Scandal to Pay Family’s Bail 01:06:31 Arrested for the Second Time 01:08:12 The Day You Went to Prison 01:09:53 Ads 01:10:54 What Was Your Family Going Through? 01:12:25 First Time Mike’s Mum Came to See Him in Prison 01:13:18 Mike Getting Emotional in Front of His Mum 01:14:23 Mike’s Mum Tried to Keep Him Straight 01:16:38 Mike’s Mother Not Showing Him Love 01:18:04 Reflections on Parents After Everything 01:20:27 Coming Out of Jail at 44 01:22:02 Being Institutionalised 01:23:12 Life After Jail 01:24:28 What Did Mike Need to Hear at 18? 01:26:57 Does Corruption Still Happen Today? 01:29:42 What Has the Universe Put You Here to Share? Follow Mike:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/mb66mKk82Rb  ‘Good Cop Bad Cop Podcast' - https://g2ul0.app.link/QmZosMi82Rb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCorrupt Police Officer: I Arrested Drug Dealers, Then Sold Their Drugs! There’s Massive Corruption Going On Today! - Mike Dowdbd483cbc-510a-4923-a527-dbf2d985342dThu, 03 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +00005688https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Scratched-up Skateboard Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 "I didn’t mean to hurt your oh-so-special skateboard, Grady!” Jared told his brother. “You don’t have to get so mad!” “I told you to leave it alone!” shouted Grady. “Well, a skateboard is meant to jump and ride rails and stuff,” said Jared. “All you do is coast down the street on it. Why don’t you try out this ramp I built?” Just then Dad came out to the garage. “Dad!” said Grady. “Jared scratched up my new skateboard. I told him not to take it on that ramp, but he did anyway, and now it’s a mess!” “I couldn’t help it, Grady—I didn’t fall on purpose.” Jared pointed to his chest. “Besides, look what happened to my shirt when I fell off the board. There are grass stains all over it!” Dad examined the skateboard. “Grady, why don’t you get some of those decals you’ve been collecting and stick them on your skateboard? They should cover most of these scratches, and then the board will look great! I’ll help you with it, okay?” Grady nodded, looking relieved. Then Dad turned to Jared. “Do you want some white paint to put over those stains on your shirt?” “Paint?” Jared shook his head. “Of course not! These stains will have to be washed out—not covered up.” “I agree,” said Dad. “Do you know that the wrong things you do shouldn’t be covered up either? You shouldn’t have used your brother’s skateboard when he told you not to, but instead of accepting responsibility and apologizing for scratching it up, you made excuses. You even complained about what your stunt had done to your shirt. You were trying to cover up the wrong thing you did, weren’t you?” Jared was quiet a moment. “I guess so,” he finally admitted. “I’m sorry, Grady.” “When we do wrong, we need to confess our sin to Jesus,” said Dad. “And if our wrong has hurt someone else, we need to tell that person we’re sorry and ask for forgiveness.” Dad patted Jared’s shoulder. “We’ll do our best with that shirt, but it might never be quite the same again. But when we confess our sin, Jesus is ready and willing to forgive and completely wash it away.” –Lyndel F. Walker

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 "I didn’t mean to hurt your oh-so-special skateboard, Grady!” Jared told his brother. “You don’t have to get so mad!” “I told you to leave it alone!” shouted Grady. “Well, a skateboard is meant to jump and ride rails and stuff,” said Jared. “All you do is coast down the street on it. Why don’t you try out this ramp I built?” Just then Dad came out to the garage. “Dad!” said Grady. “Jared scratched up my new skateboard. I told him not to take it on that ramp, but he did anyway, and now it’s a mess!” “I couldn’t help it, Grady—I didn’t fall on purpose.” Jared pointed to his chest. “Besides, look what happened to my shirt when I fell off the board. There are grass stains all over it!” Dad examined the skateboard. “Grady, why don’t you get some of those decals you’ve been collecting and stick them on your skateboard? They should cover most of these scratches, and then the board will look great! I’ll help you with it, okay?” Grady nodded, looking relieved. Then Dad turned to Jared. “Do you want some white paint to put over those stains on your shirt?” “Paint?” Jared shook his head. “Of course not! These stains will have to be washed out—not covered up.” “I agree,” said Dad. “Do you know that the wrong things you do shouldn’t be covered up either? You shouldn’t have used your brother’s skateboard when he told you not to, but instead of accepting responsibility and apologizing for scratching it up, you made excuses. You even complained about what your stunt had done to your shirt. You were trying to cover up the wrong thing you did, weren’t you?” Jared was quiet a moment. “I guess so,” he finally admitted. “I’m sorry, Grady.” “When we do wrong, we need to confess our sin to Jesus,” said Dad. “And if our wrong has hurt someone else, we need to tell that person we’re sorry and ask for forgiveness.” Dad patted Jared’s shoulder. “We’ll do our best with that shirt, but it might never be quite the same again. But when we confess our sin, Jesus is ready and willing to forgive and completely wash it away.” –Lyndel F. Walker

The Scratched-up Skateboard 0fa18022-1de0-4478-ad26-0f451606698eThu, 03 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2025) Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2025)49278f2d-96ad-4b2a-88d6-af3d0d7841c4Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: The Meaning of the Resurrection (2025) The Catechism wraps up its discussion surrounding Article 5 of the Creed (“He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead”) and asks the question, “What does Jesus’ resurrection mean for me?” Fr. Mike points out that Christ’s resurrection proves—definitively—that he is the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 651-658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism wraps up its discussion surrounding Article 5 of the Creed (“He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead”) and asks the question, “What does Jesus’ resurrection mean for me?” Fr. Mike points out that Christ’s resurrection proves—definitively—that he is the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 651-658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 93: The Meaning of the Resurrection (2025)743c86af-55b3-44fb-9362-9e84419f39f5Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: The Meaning of the Resurrection (2025) The Catechism wraps up its discussion surrounding Article 5 of the Creed (“He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead”) and asks the question, “What does Jesus’ resurrection mean for me?” Fr. Mike points out that Christ’s resurrection proves—definitively—that he is the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 651-658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism wraps up its discussion surrounding Article 5 of the Creed (“He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead”) and asks the question, “What does Jesus’ resurrection mean for me?” Fr. Mike points out that Christ’s resurrection proves—definitively—that he is the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 651-658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 93: The Meaning of the Resurrection (2025)bf8a4c99-1d66-46e0-a451-fa6d9f010c57Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2025) Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2025)6f17a8fe-d618-43ff-9eef-250e56ef5dd6Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2025) Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2025)5c5e6bba-6017-47a7-b6f7-f04585edb61dThu, 03 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2025) Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2025)06a18d27-3a2e-4060-8814-071b30bbef0cThu, 03 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Scratched-up Skateboard"I didn't mean to hurt your oh-so-special skateboard, Grady!" Jared told his brother. "You don't have to get so mad!" "I told you to leave it alone!" shouted Grady."Well, a skateboard is meant to jump and ride rails and stuff," said Jared. "All you do is coast down the street on it. Why don't you try out this ramp I built?"Just then Dad came out to the garage. "Dad!" said Grady. "Jared scratched up my new skateboard. I told him not to take it on that ramp, but he did anyway, and now it's a mess!""I couldn't help it, Grady--I didn't fall on purpose." Jared pointed to his chest. "Besides, look what happened to my shirt when I fell off the board. There are grass stains all over it!"Dad examined the skateboard. "Grady, why don't you get some of those decals you've been collecting and stick them on your skateboard? They should cover most of these scratches, and then the board will look great! I'll help you with it, okay?" Grady nodded, looking relieved. Then Dad turned to Jared. "Do you want some white paint to put over those stains on your shirt?""Paint?" Jared shook his head. "Of course not! These stains will have to be washed out--not covered up.""I agree," said Dad. "Do you know that the wrong things you do shouldn't be covered up either? You shouldn't have used your brother's skateboard when he told you not to, but instead of accepting responsibility and apologizing for scratching it up, you made excuses. You even complained about what your stunt had done to your shirt. You were trying to cover up the wrong thing you did, weren't you?"Jared was quiet a moment. "I guess so," he finally admitted. "I'm sorry, Grady.""When we do wrong, we need to confess our sin to Jesus," said Dad. "And if our wrong has hurt someone else, we need to tell that person we're sorry and ask for forgiveness." Dad patted Jared's shoulder. "We'll do our best with that shirt, but it might never be quite the same again. But when we confess our sin, Jesus is ready and willing to forgive and completely wash it away."–Lyndel F. Walker

"I didn't mean to hurt your oh-so-special skateboard, Grady!" Jared told his brother. "You don't have to get so mad!" "I told you to leave it alone!" shouted Grady."Well, a skateboard is meant to jump and ride rails and stuff," said Jared. "All you do is coast down the street on it. Why don't you try out this ramp I built?"Just then Dad came out to the garage. "Dad!" said Grady. "Jared scratched up my new skateboard. I told him not to take it on that ramp, but he did anyway, and now it's a mess!""I couldn't help it, Grady--I didn't fall on purpose." Jared pointed to his chest. "Besides, look what happened to my shirt when I fell off the board. There are grass stains all over it!"Dad examined the skateboard. "Grady, why don't you get some of those decals you've been collecting and stick them on your skateboard? They should cover most of these scratches, and then the board will look great! I'll help you with it, okay?" Grady nodded, looking relieved. Then Dad turned to Jared. "Do you want some white paint to put over those stains on your shirt?""Paint?" Jared shook his head. "Of course not! These stains will have to be washed out--not covered up.""I agree," said Dad. "Do you know that the wrong things you do shouldn't be covered up either? You shouldn't have used your brother's skateboard when he told you not to, but instead of accepting responsibility and apologizing for scratching it up, you made excuses. You even complained about what your stunt had done to your shirt. You were trying to cover up the wrong thing you did, weren't you?"Jared was quiet a moment. "I guess so," he finally admitted. "I'm sorry, Grady.""When we do wrong, we need to confess our sin to Jesus," said Dad. "And if our wrong has hurt someone else, we need to tell that person we're sorry and ask for forgiveness." Dad patted Jared's shoulder. "We'll do our best with that shirt, but it might never be quite the same again. But when we confess our sin, Jesus is ready and willing to forgive and completely wash it away."–Lyndel F. Walker

The Scratched-up Skateboard31c4e05c-1a42-4588-8844-69636e7991e8Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Power of Holy WaterA deep "dive" into the ancient and current use of Holy Water.

A deep "dive" into the ancient and current use of Holy Water.

fullThe Power of Holy Watere2fe2b34-d3c5-4b90-8434-2a35cb19b465Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:38:22 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#369: A Supper to Remember Matthew 26, John 13, &amp;&nbsp; 1John 1:9&nbsp; We begin our Easter series with: Hearing Jesus, the king of kings, serving and loving his disciples by washing their feet. Introduce the betrayal BUT remind kids that Jesus was not alarmed by this. Jesus knows everything and this isn't "throwing off his plans."&nbsp; Learn the significance of the passover (We keep it age appropriate; if you want help talking further about the passover, head over to my IG @kidsbiblestories ) Explain the connection of the last supper and communion. As always it will be a fun journey that engages the kids and is explained on their level so they can apply and remember it. We want them to know that God's word is for them, He loves them, and they can know Him! To enjoy the bonus content for this episode which also supports the continuation of the podcast, go&nbsp; here and click bonus content To connect with us&nbsp; click here Click here for our FREE read-a-loud pdf book&nbsp; &nbsp; See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 26, John 13, &amp;&nbsp; 1John 1:9&nbsp; We begin our Easter series with: Hearing Jesus, the king of kings, serving and loving his disciples by washing their feet. Introduce the betrayal BUT remind kids that Jesus was not alarmed by this. Jesus knows everything and this isn't "throwing off his plans."&nbsp; Learn the significance of the passover (We keep it age appropriate; if you want help talking further about the passover, head over to my IG @kidsbiblestories ) Explain the connection of the last supper and communion. As always it will be a fun journey that engages the kids and is explained on their level so they can apply and remember it. We want them to know that God's word is for them, He loves them, and they can know Him! To enjoy the bonus content for this episode which also supports the continuation of the podcast, go&nbsp; here and click bonus content To connect with us&nbsp; click here Click here for our FREE read-a-loud pdf book&nbsp; &nbsp; See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#369: A Supper to Remember 297be14e-075a-45b9-be24-619aebf81862Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +00001012https://216.73.216.191/allTags Shame Off You Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Casey was sitting on the edge of the deck, shoving a pointy stick into the muddy spring earth, when Grandpa sat down next to him. “Hey, buddy. You’ve been quiet ever since your parents dropped you off to take your little brother to the hospital. Anything you want to talk about?” Grandpa asked. Casey thrust the stick harder into the ground, sending the sticky mud splattering onto his feet. “It’s all my fault. It was my idea to race our bikes down the hill. And I was the one who teased him for not wanting to go faster. He wouldn’t have broken his arm if it wasn’t for me.” Casey leaned into Grandpa’s arm and sniffled. “I’m always doing stuff like that—teasing him and trying to get him to do things I know I shouldn’t. I—I’m a horrible person!” Casey buried his face in Grandpa’s chest and let his tears fall freely. Grandpa put his arm around Casey’s small shoulders. “Casey, I know you feel bad, but that doesn’t mean you are bad.” Casey lifted his head and looked at Grandpa. “What do you mean?” “When we make poor choices, we know it’s sin and that we need forgiveness. But we also have to be careful not to allow shame to sneak in and tell us that we’re bad. Look at that stick you’re holding. It’s got mud on it, but it’s still a stick, right?” “Well, yeah. Of course.” “Well, shame tries to convince the stick that it’s all mud. But it’s not. It just needs someone to clean the mud off.” “So if I’m like the stick, then I just need someone to wash my mud away?” A smile came to Casey’s face. “You mean Jesus, right?” “You got it,” said Grandpa. “Jesus took the guilt and shame of our sin on Himself when He died on the cross. He washes us clean and makes us right with God. Because you trust in Jesus, that’s who you really are—a child of God whose sins have been washed away. Shame has no place in your life. When you feel bad about something, confess your sin to Jesus and He will forgive you. He died to take your shame off you so you could enjoy a new life with Him.” –Tannis Oliveri

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Casey was sitting on the edge of the deck, shoving a pointy stick into the muddy spring earth, when Grandpa sat down next to him. “Hey, buddy. You’ve been quiet ever since your parents dropped you off to take your little brother to the hospital. Anything you want to talk about?” Grandpa asked. Casey thrust the stick harder into the ground, sending the sticky mud splattering onto his feet. “It’s all my fault. It was my idea to race our bikes down the hill. And I was the one who teased him for not wanting to go faster. He wouldn’t have broken his arm if it wasn’t for me.” Casey leaned into Grandpa’s arm and sniffled. “I’m always doing stuff like that—teasing him and trying to get him to do things I know I shouldn’t. I—I’m a horrible person!” Casey buried his face in Grandpa’s chest and let his tears fall freely. Grandpa put his arm around Casey’s small shoulders. “Casey, I know you feel bad, but that doesn’t mean you are bad.” Casey lifted his head and looked at Grandpa. “What do you mean?” “When we make poor choices, we know it’s sin and that we need forgiveness. But we also have to be careful not to allow shame to sneak in and tell us that we’re bad. Look at that stick you’re holding. It’s got mud on it, but it’s still a stick, right?” “Well, yeah. Of course.” “Well, shame tries to convince the stick that it’s all mud. But it’s not. It just needs someone to clean the mud off.” “So if I’m like the stick, then I just need someone to wash my mud away?” A smile came to Casey’s face. “You mean Jesus, right?” “You got it,” said Grandpa. “Jesus took the guilt and shame of our sin on Himself when He died on the cross. He washes us clean and makes us right with God. Because you trust in Jesus, that’s who you really are—a child of God whose sins have been washed away. Shame has no place in your life. When you feel bad about something, confess your sin to Jesus and He will forgive you. He died to take your shame off you so you could enjoy a new life with Him.” –Tannis Oliveri

Shame Off You d41711d3-cf3d-49a5-8008-fb6bd0dd0891Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2025) Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2025)9a1aeb73-4ee4-478b-8a4e-4708487c49cdWed, 02 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: The Man of Heaven (2025) The Catechism demonstrates how Christ’s resurrection is “essentially different” from other cases of resurrection in the Bible and shows us how his rising from the dead is a “work of the Holy Trinity.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus was not merely “resuscitated” from the dead, as Jairus’ daughter or Lazarus, but he rose from the dead glorified, “filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 645-650. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism demonstrates how Christ’s resurrection is “essentially different” from other cases of resurrection in the Bible and shows us how his rising from the dead is a “work of the Holy Trinity.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus was not merely “resuscitated” from the dead, as Jairus’ daughter or Lazarus, but he rose from the dead glorified, “filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 645-650. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 92: The Man of Heaven (2025)ee8579d9-b79d-40b4-87d1-55881535acf9Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: The Man of Heaven (2025) The Catechism demonstrates how Christ’s resurrection is “essentially different” from other cases of resurrection in the Bible and shows us how his rising from the dead is a “work of the Holy Trinity.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus was not merely “resuscitated” from the dead, as Jairus’ daughter or Lazarus, but he rose from the dead glorified, “filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 645-650. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism demonstrates how Christ’s resurrection is “essentially different” from other cases of resurrection in the Bible and shows us how his rising from the dead is a “work of the Holy Trinity.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus was not merely “resuscitated” from the dead, as Jairus’ daughter or Lazarus, but he rose from the dead glorified, “filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 645-650. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 92: The Man of Heaven (2025)36d99156-1f8d-4cfb-baca-2e27246d3448Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2025) Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2025)9d1806f2-83e7-47d0-a0f6-6301428c0408Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2025) Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2025)855900f9-c20d-4895-9be4-139af12a1f99Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2025) Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2025)48842d93-bcb2-4165-9d98-5361b7197baaWed, 02 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShame Off YouCasey was sitting on the edge of the deck, shoving a pointy stick into the muddy spring earth, when Grandpa sat down next to him."Hey, buddy. You've been quiet ever since your parents dropped you off to take your little brother to the hospital. Anything you want to talk about?" Grandpa asked.Casey thrust the stick harder into the ground, sending the sticky mud splattering onto his feet. "It's all my fault. It was my idea to race our bikes down the hill. And I was the one who teased him for not wanting to go faster. He wouldn't have broken his arm if it wasn't for me." Casey leaned into Grandpa's arm and sniffled. "I'm always doing stuff like that--teasing him and trying to get him to do things I know I shouldn't. I--I'm a horrible person!" Casey buried his face in Grandpa's chest and let his tears fall freely.Grandpa put his arm around Casey's small shoulders. "Casey, I know you feel bad, but that doesn't mean you are bad."Casey lifted his head and looked at Grandpa. "What do you mean?""When we make poor choices, we know it's sin and that we need forgiveness. But we also have to be careful not to allow shame to sneak in and tell us that we're bad. Look at that stick you're holding. It's got mud on it, but it's still a stick, right?""Well, yeah. Of course.""Well, shame tries to convince the stick that it's all mud. But it's not. It just needs someone to clean the mud off.""So if I'm like the stick, then I just need someone to wash my mud away?" A smile came to Casey's face. "You mean Jesus, right?""You got it," said Grandpa. "Jesus took the guilt and shame of our sin on Himself when He died on the cross. He washes us clean and makes us right with God. Because you trust in Jesus, that's who you really are--a child of God whose sins have been washed away. Shame has no place in your life. When you feel bad about something, confess your sin to Jesus and He will forgive you. He died to take your shame off you so you could enjoy a new life with Him."–Tannis Oliveri

Casey was sitting on the edge of the deck, shoving a pointy stick into the muddy spring earth, when Grandpa sat down next to him."Hey, buddy. You've been quiet ever since your parents dropped you off to take your little brother to the hospital. Anything you want to talk about?" Grandpa asked.Casey thrust the stick harder into the ground, sending the sticky mud splattering onto his feet. "It's all my fault. It was my idea to race our bikes down the hill. And I was the one who teased him for not wanting to go faster. He wouldn't have broken his arm if it wasn't for me." Casey leaned into Grandpa's arm and sniffled. "I'm always doing stuff like that--teasing him and trying to get him to do things I know I shouldn't. I--I'm a horrible person!" Casey buried his face in Grandpa's chest and let his tears fall freely.Grandpa put his arm around Casey's small shoulders. "Casey, I know you feel bad, but that doesn't mean you are bad."Casey lifted his head and looked at Grandpa. "What do you mean?""When we make poor choices, we know it's sin and that we need forgiveness. But we also have to be careful not to allow shame to sneak in and tell us that we're bad. Look at that stick you're holding. It's got mud on it, but it's still a stick, right?""Well, yeah. Of course.""Well, shame tries to convince the stick that it's all mud. But it's not. It just needs someone to clean the mud off.""So if I'm like the stick, then I just need someone to wash my mud away?" A smile came to Casey's face. "You mean Jesus, right?""You got it," said Grandpa. "Jesus took the guilt and shame of our sin on Himself when He died on the cross. He washes us clean and makes us right with God. Because you trust in Jesus, that's who you really are--a child of God whose sins have been washed away. Shame has no place in your life. When you feel bad about something, confess your sin to Jesus and He will forgive you. He died to take your shame off you so you could enjoy a new life with Him."–Tannis Oliveri

Shame Off You34450cce-f50d-4b08-85d5-137b0c706426Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags No Fooling Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Ava yawned as she came into the kitchen. Her brother Jayden glanced at her mischievously, then looked out the window. “Hey, Ava, how’d your bike end up on the roof of the garage?” he asked. “What?” Ava ran to the window to see for herself. “Where?” “April fool!” Jayden laughed in delight. “Gotcha!” Ava grinned and gave her brother a soft punch on the arm as they sat down to eat. At dinner, Ava and Jayden told their dad about the April Fools’ jokes kids played on each other at school. “It’s fun to have a day where everyone plays jokes like that,” said Jayden. “As long as no one takes the jokes too far,” Dad said. “Nobody did,” Ava assured him, “and everyone was expecting it since it was April Fools’ Day.” She paused to take a bite of broccoli. “But then there’s Louise. Today she was all smiles and sweetness to Mrs. Potter during math class but then said mean things about her at recess. Sometimes I don’t know what to make of her. She says she’s a Christian, but there are times when she doesn’t act like one. Like she’s just fooling people.” Dad frowned. “I can think of three people right here who don’t always act like Christians. Let’s keep that in mind. It’s possible for any one of us to fool others.” “But I’ve seen Louise do that stuff too,” said Jayden. “She acts one way around the teachers and another when they’re not looking. It’s hard to trust her.” Ava nodded. “It seems like there’s another side to her that only some of us see.” “Well, if what you say is true, that doesn’t mean she’s not a Christian,” said Dad. “We all struggle to do what’s right in some areas of our lives. But if any one of us is trying to fool people into thinking we’re Christians when we’re not, there’s someone who can never be fooled. God knows exactly what’s in our hearts. We can’t hide anything from Him, and we don’t have to, because Jesus died for us so all our wrongs could be forgiven. Now, let’s pray for Louise and think of ways we can show her love and support instead of talking about her.” –Hazel W. Marett

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Ava yawned as she came into the kitchen. Her brother Jayden glanced at her mischievously, then looked out the window. “Hey, Ava, how’d your bike end up on the roof of the garage?” he asked. “What?” Ava ran to the window to see for herself. “Where?” “April fool!” Jayden laughed in delight. “Gotcha!” Ava grinned and gave her brother a soft punch on the arm as they sat down to eat. At dinner, Ava and Jayden told their dad about the April Fools’ jokes kids played on each other at school. “It’s fun to have a day where everyone plays jokes like that,” said Jayden. “As long as no one takes the jokes too far,” Dad said. “Nobody did,” Ava assured him, “and everyone was expecting it since it was April Fools’ Day.” She paused to take a bite of broccoli. “But then there’s Louise. Today she was all smiles and sweetness to Mrs. Potter during math class but then said mean things about her at recess. Sometimes I don’t know what to make of her. She says she’s a Christian, but there are times when she doesn’t act like one. Like she’s just fooling people.” Dad frowned. “I can think of three people right here who don’t always act like Christians. Let’s keep that in mind. It’s possible for any one of us to fool others.” “But I’ve seen Louise do that stuff too,” said Jayden. “She acts one way around the teachers and another when they’re not looking. It’s hard to trust her.” Ava nodded. “It seems like there’s another side to her that only some of us see.” “Well, if what you say is true, that doesn’t mean she’s not a Christian,” said Dad. “We all struggle to do what’s right in some areas of our lives. But if any one of us is trying to fool people into thinking we’re Christians when we’re not, there’s someone who can never be fooled. God knows exactly what’s in our hearts. We can’t hide anything from Him, and we don’t have to, because Jesus died for us so all our wrongs could be forgiven. Now, let’s pray for Louise and think of ways we can show her love and support instead of talking about her.” –Hazel W. Marett

No Fooling 106b73b0-6947-4cfe-aa38-9c4797444278Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Gideon's Story (2025) In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 91: Gideon's Story (2025)33a24043-e355-464b-8a26-a0049990541fTue, 01 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Christ Rose from the Dead (2025) The Catechism tackles Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead which is the “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ&quot;. Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ&#39;s resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism tackles Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead which is the “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ&quot;. Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ&#39;s resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 91: Christ Rose from the Dead (2025)4065586c-720b-4e3d-8b3b-e841ed588accTue, 01 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Christ Rose from the Dead (2025) The Catechism tackles Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead which is the “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ&quot;. Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ&#39;s resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism tackles Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead which is the “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ&quot;. Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ&#39;s resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 91: Christ Rose from the Dead (2025)2a370540-a3bf-4668-a709-56afb67912d1Tue, 01 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Gideon's Story (2025) In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 91: Gideon's Story (2025)4207d077-2e98-480a-bc29-85fa3c4a1c1bTue, 01 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Gideon's Story (2025) In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 91: Gideon's Story (2025)5b197d0a-3ea7-48d7-b8a8-d54e707c77d5Tue, 01 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Gideon's Story (2025) In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 91: Gideon's Story (2025)169207b5-fff9-4095-8af3-ed77af88cafeTue, 01 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo FoolingAva yawned as she came into the kitchen. Her brother Jayden glanced at her mischievously, then looked out the window. "Hey, Ava, how'd your bike end up on the roof of the garage?" he asked."What?" Ava ran to the window to see for herself. "Where?""April fool!" Jayden laughed in delight. "Gotcha!"Ava grinned and gave her brother a soft punch on the arm as they sat down to eat.At dinner, Ava and Jayden told their dad about the April Fools' jokes kids played on each other at school. "It's fun to have a day where everyone plays jokes like that," said Jayden. "As long as no one takes the jokes too far," Dad said."Nobody did," Ava assured him, "and everyone was expecting it since it was April Fools' Day." She paused to take a bite of broccoli. "But then there's Louise. Today she was all smiles and sweetness to Mrs. Potter during math class but then said mean things about her at recess. Sometimes I don't know what to make of her. She says she's a Christian, but there are times when she doesn't act like one. Like she's just fooling people."Dad frowned. "I can think of three people right here who don't always act like Christians. Let's keep that in mind. It's possible for any one of us to fool others.""But I've seen Louise do that stuff too," said Jayden. "She acts one way around the teachers and another when they're not looking. It's hard to trust her."Ava nodded. "It seems like there's another side to her that only some of us see.""Well, if what you say is true, that doesn't mean she's not a Christian," said Dad. "We all struggle to do what's right in some areas of our lives. But if any one of us is trying to fool people into thinking we're Christians when we're not, there's someone who can never be fooled. God knows exactly what's in our hearts. We can't hide anything from Him, and we don't have to, because Jesus died for us so all our wrongs could be forgiven. Now, let's pray for Louise and think of ways we can show her love and support instead of talking about her."–Hazel W. Marett

Ava yawned as she came into the kitchen. Her brother Jayden glanced at her mischievously, then looked out the window. "Hey, Ava, how'd your bike end up on the roof of the garage?" he asked."What?" Ava ran to the window to see for herself. "Where?""April fool!" Jayden laughed in delight. "Gotcha!"Ava grinned and gave her brother a soft punch on the arm as they sat down to eat.At dinner, Ava and Jayden told their dad about the April Fools' jokes kids played on each other at school. "It's fun to have a day where everyone plays jokes like that," said Jayden. "As long as no one takes the jokes too far," Dad said."Nobody did," Ava assured him, "and everyone was expecting it since it was April Fools' Day." She paused to take a bite of broccoli. "But then there's Louise. Today she was all smiles and sweetness to Mrs. Potter during math class but then said mean things about her at recess. Sometimes I don't know what to make of her. She says she's a Christian, but there are times when she doesn't act like one. Like she's just fooling people."Dad frowned. "I can think of three people right here who don't always act like Christians. Let's keep that in mind. It's possible for any one of us to fool others.""But I've seen Louise do that stuff too," said Jayden. "She acts one way around the teachers and another when they're not looking. It's hard to trust her."Ava nodded. "It seems like there's another side to her that only some of us see.""Well, if what you say is true, that doesn't mean she's not a Christian," said Dad. "We all struggle to do what's right in some areas of our lives. But if any one of us is trying to fool people into thinking we're Christians when we're not, there's someone who can never be fooled. God knows exactly what's in our hearts. We can't hide anything from Him, and we don't have to, because Jesus died for us so all our wrongs could be forgiven. Now, let's pray for Louise and think of ways we can show her love and support instead of talking about her."–Hazel W. Marett

No Fooling22218960-59a8-4994-bb97-e8a8befa5f31Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWounds On DisplayLent this year has been quite a bit rougher than what I had planned on. Sometimes, living in the painful valley can be well...painful. The valleys we choose are bad enough. When we get an even tougher valley, it can be downright discouraging. Ever wonder why Jesus retains the visible wounds after His resurrection? Yes, to a certain extent, they help prove that he was actually crucified (and not some identical twin or something.) His wounds, however, a powerful tool that He uses to build the faith of His followers then, and now. Join me in this episode as I explore the idea that God can use wounds in a way that might look like incomplete healing, but instead to bring about something way way better than we ever thought was possible. I'll also tell you a bit about two adults and six kids who have a nasty strep infection.

Lent this year has been quite a bit rougher than what I had planned on. Sometimes, living in the painful valley can be well...painful. The valleys we choose are bad enough. When we get an even tougher valley, it can be downright discouraging. Ever wonder why Jesus retains the visible wounds after His resurrection? Yes, to a certain extent, they help prove that he was actually crucified (and not some identical twin or something.) His wounds, however, a powerful tool that He uses to build the faith of His followers then, and now. Join me in this episode as I explore the idea that God can use wounds in a way that might look like incomplete healing, but instead to bring about something way way better than we ever thought was possible. I'll also tell you a bit about two adults and six kids who have a nasty strep infection.

fullWounds On Display12df0c43-313f-41b2-84fd-159d26ac2967Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMasculinity Debate: Are Dating Apps Creating A Generation Of Incels?! Lonely Men Are More Dangerous Than Ever!Are we raising a lost generation of men? Is society failing young boys? In this emergency discussion, Steven sits down with expert guests to explore the recently published ‘Lost Boys Report’. The Diary Of A CEO’s masculinity discussion is joined by Scott Galloway and Logan Ury. Scott Galloway is a member of the advisory council for the American Institute for Boys and Men and Professor of Marketing at the New York Stern School of Business. Logan Ury is a behavioural scientist turned dating coach and Director of Relationship Science at Hinge.  In this discussion, Scott, Logan, and Steven discuss topics such as, how toxic masculinity has a grip on young men, whether dating apps are creating a generation of incels, the rising levels of violence among adolescent men, and why young boys are giving up on love and work.  00:00 Intro 02:13 The Lost Boys Report 03:46 Who Is Logan and What Does She Do? 05:07 Who Is Scott 06:12 How Did This Happen? 10:38 Fatherless Homes 14:40 Are Boys Mentally Weaker? 16:51 Is the Education System the Problem? 22:49 Where Are Male Role Models? 30:08 What the Stats Say About Dating 34:42 Dating Standards 44:23 Do Women Really Want Emotionally Attuned Men? 46:16 If They're Okay, Always Go on a Second Date 48:06 Men's Groups: Should We Have Them and What Are the Benefits? 54:57 Ads 55:50 Steve's Supportive Group of Friends 1:02:42 The Dangers of Porn for Young Boys 1:08:01 How Scott Helps Men With Porn Addiction 1:13:12 Men Approaching Women in a Post-MeToo Era 1:15:27 Teens Don’t Know How to Ask Girls Out in Person 1:25:22 Do Successful Women Struggle to Find a Partner? 1:28:11 Ads 1:29:14 The Rise of Feminism 1:30:54 Money Equals Identity for Men 1:36:09 Does Money Give Self-Worth to Women? 1:38:42 The Human Dating Boot Camp 1:47:33 How Is the Left Going to Get Men Back? 1:52:16 Advice for Parents of Young Boys 1:55:12 What Scott and Steve Had to Unlearn About Being a Man 2:10:02 Closing Message for the Lost Boys You can learn more about the March 2025 CSJ Report, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/2kI16MnW6Rb  Follow Scott:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/iY8VsRwW6Rb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/mtdT5dzW6Rb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/V8ukmVDW6Rb  Follow Logan: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/z6h5BeGW6Rb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/jzjDZkIW6Rb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/5SIP1FOW6Rb  You can purchase Scott’s book, ‘The Algebra of Happiness: The Pursuit of Success, Love and What It All Means’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/gNRRlBCU6Rb  You can purchase Logan’s book, ‘How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/4aQGk5EU6Rb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we raising a lost generation of men? Is society failing young boys? In this emergency discussion, Steven sits down with expert guests to explore the recently published ‘Lost Boys Report’. The Diary Of A CEO’s masculinity discussion is joined by Scott Galloway and Logan Ury. Scott Galloway is a member of the advisory council for the American Institute for Boys and Men and Professor of Marketing at the New York Stern School of Business. Logan Ury is a behavioural scientist turned dating coach and Director of Relationship Science at Hinge.  In this discussion, Scott, Logan, and Steven discuss topics such as, how toxic masculinity has a grip on young men, whether dating apps are creating a generation of incels, the rising levels of violence among adolescent men, and why young boys are giving up on love and work.  00:00 Intro 02:13 The Lost Boys Report 03:46 Who Is Logan and What Does She Do? 05:07 Who Is Scott 06:12 How Did This Happen? 10:38 Fatherless Homes 14:40 Are Boys Mentally Weaker? 16:51 Is the Education System the Problem? 22:49 Where Are Male Role Models? 30:08 What the Stats Say About Dating 34:42 Dating Standards 44:23 Do Women Really Want Emotionally Attuned Men? 46:16 If They're Okay, Always Go on a Second Date 48:06 Men's Groups: Should We Have Them and What Are the Benefits? 54:57 Ads 55:50 Steve's Supportive Group of Friends 1:02:42 The Dangers of Porn for Young Boys 1:08:01 How Scott Helps Men With Porn Addiction 1:13:12 Men Approaching Women in a Post-MeToo Era 1:15:27 Teens Don’t Know How to Ask Girls Out in Person 1:25:22 Do Successful Women Struggle to Find a Partner? 1:28:11 Ads 1:29:14 The Rise of Feminism 1:30:54 Money Equals Identity for Men 1:36:09 Does Money Give Self-Worth to Women? 1:38:42 The Human Dating Boot Camp 1:47:33 How Is the Left Going to Get Men Back? 1:52:16 Advice for Parents of Young Boys 1:55:12 What Scott and Steve Had to Unlearn About Being a Man 2:10:02 Closing Message for the Lost Boys You can learn more about the March 2025 CSJ Report, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/2kI16MnW6Rb  Follow Scott:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/iY8VsRwW6Rb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/mtdT5dzW6Rb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/V8ukmVDW6Rb  Follow Logan: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/z6h5BeGW6Rb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/jzjDZkIW6Rb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/5SIP1FOW6Rb  You can purchase Scott’s book, ‘The Algebra of Happiness: The Pursuit of Success, Love and What It All Means’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/gNRRlBCU6Rb  You can purchase Logan’s book, ‘How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/4aQGk5EU6Rb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMasculinity Debate: Are Dating Apps Creating A Generation Of Incels?! Lonely Men Are More Dangerous Than Ever!d4e9fe4c-e5e8-44ba-a337-c36c515a2448Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +00008756https://216.73.216.191/allTags God Made Them All Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “Rose, look what I found in the woods!” Levi approached his sister carrying a cage. Something was moving inside. Rose shrieked. “Get that out of here!” Levi laughed. “It’s only a garden snake,” he said. “It can’t hurt you.” “Daddy!” Rose dashed behind her father, her eyes filled with fear. “Kill it, Daddy!” “Don’t be afraid.” Dad put an arm around Rose. “What Levi says is true; garden snakes aren’t poisonous. We don’t kill something for no good reason.” “Why do people hate snakes?” asked Levi. “I guess because they can look scary, or they remind us of bad things,” replied Dad. “It started long ago when Satan, in the form of a snake, tempted Eve in the garden of Eden and got her and Adam to sin. These days we sometimes hear about snakes killing other animals, like chickens. And some snakes are poisonous. Their bites can cause illness or even death.” “If they’d quit biting people, maybe we’d like them better,” said Rose. “God gives most animals a built-in mechanism for protection from enemies,” Dad explained. “Porcupines have quills, skunks spray, and snakes have venom.” “But most snakes aren’t poisonous, are they?” asked Levi. “No,” Dad said. “Actually, they can be very helpful to people. Snakes eat mice and rats that carry germs. Hundreds of years ago, the Bubonic Plague—caused by infected fleas that lived on rats—killed a fourth of Europe’s population. If there had been more snakes, the epidemic might not have been nearly as bad. And today, scientists are learning how to use snake venom to make medicine!” “See, Rose,” said Levi, “there are lots of good things about snakes.” Dad nodded. “God created everything—even snakes—to be good. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God and sin entered the world, it messed everything up, but God promises to make it right again one day. When Jesus returns and makes everything new, there will be no more pain, sickness, or death, and we’ll never be afraid of any creature ever again.” Levi and his sister studied their slithering captive in the cage. “Why don’t we measure it,” said Levi. Rose hesitated. “Okay,” she finally said. “I’ll get a tape measure. But I won’t hold its tail!” –Janet E. Rhine

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “Rose, look what I found in the woods!” Levi approached his sister carrying a cage. Something was moving inside. Rose shrieked. “Get that out of here!” Levi laughed. “It’s only a garden snake,” he said. “It can’t hurt you.” “Daddy!” Rose dashed behind her father, her eyes filled with fear. “Kill it, Daddy!” “Don’t be afraid.” Dad put an arm around Rose. “What Levi says is true; garden snakes aren’t poisonous. We don’t kill something for no good reason.” “Why do people hate snakes?” asked Levi. “I guess because they can look scary, or they remind us of bad things,” replied Dad. “It started long ago when Satan, in the form of a snake, tempted Eve in the garden of Eden and got her and Adam to sin. These days we sometimes hear about snakes killing other animals, like chickens. And some snakes are poisonous. Their bites can cause illness or even death.” “If they’d quit biting people, maybe we’d like them better,” said Rose. “God gives most animals a built-in mechanism for protection from enemies,” Dad explained. “Porcupines have quills, skunks spray, and snakes have venom.” “But most snakes aren’t poisonous, are they?” asked Levi. “No,” Dad said. “Actually, they can be very helpful to people. Snakes eat mice and rats that carry germs. Hundreds of years ago, the Bubonic Plague—caused by infected fleas that lived on rats—killed a fourth of Europe’s population. If there had been more snakes, the epidemic might not have been nearly as bad. And today, scientists are learning how to use snake venom to make medicine!” “See, Rose,” said Levi, “there are lots of good things about snakes.” Dad nodded. “God created everything—even snakes—to be good. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God and sin entered the world, it messed everything up, but God promises to make it right again one day. When Jesus returns and makes everything new, there will be no more pain, sickness, or death, and we’ll never be afraid of any creature ever again.” Levi and his sister studied their slithering captive in the cage. “Why don’t we measure it,” said Levi. Rose hesitated. “Okay,” she finally said. “I’ll get a tape measure. But I won’t hold its tail!” –Janet E. Rhine

God Made Them All 08f78ce5-e211-468e-bcbe-4b05090215c9Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2025)b683b025-02bb-4ba1-868b-c5f5abc76f14Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Christ Descended into Hell (2025) Have you ever said the words from the Creed at Mass, “he descended into hell” and wondered, “Really? Jesus did? Why?” The Catechism shares the secrets of this line from the Creed and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell “brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfillment.” Fr. Mike makes it clear to us that Jesus did not come to save only the righteous who happened to be alive during his time here on earth, but he came to save all those righteous men and women who came before him and would come after him. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 631-637. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Have you ever said the words from the Creed at Mass, “he descended into hell” and wondered, “Really? Jesus did? Why?” The Catechism shares the secrets of this line from the Creed and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell “brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfillment.” Fr. Mike makes it clear to us that Jesus did not come to save only the righteous who happened to be alive during his time here on earth, but he came to save all those righteous men and women who came before him and would come after him. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 631-637. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 90: Christ Descended into Hell (2025)ebae4773-df56-4edf-8e88-684bcdcfe387Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Christ Descended into Hell (2025) Have you ever said the words from the Creed at Mass, “he descended into hell” and wondered, “Really? Jesus did? Why?” The Catechism shares the secrets of this line from the Creed and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell “brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfillment.” Fr. Mike makes it clear to us that Jesus did not come to save only the righteous who happened to be alive during his time here on earth, but he came to save all those righteous men and women who came before him and would come after him. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 631-637. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Have you ever said the words from the Creed at Mass, “he descended into hell” and wondered, “Really? Jesus did? Why?” The Catechism shares the secrets of this line from the Creed and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell “brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfillment.” Fr. Mike makes it clear to us that Jesus did not come to save only the righteous who happened to be alive during his time here on earth, but he came to save all those righteous men and women who came before him and would come after him. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 631-637. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 90: Christ Descended into Hell (2025)d1993d07-a8a5-4816-af69-a6bf129b612fMon, 31 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2025)333486c8-2123-44b1-afc5-511d6c4aab14Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2025)72a0a11b-5071-4af6-a500-1433057d1553Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2025)2461910e-9126-447e-b775-65dbf90de0feMon, 31 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Made Them All"Rose, look what I found in the woods!" Levi approached his sister carrying a cage. Something was moving inside.Rose shrieked. "Get that out of here!" Levi laughed. "It's only a garden snake," he said. "It can't hurt you.""Daddy!" Rose dashed behind her father, her eyes filled with fear. "Kill it, Daddy!""Don't be afraid." Dad put an arm around Rose. "What Levi says is true; garden snakes aren't poisonous. We don't kill something for no good reason.""Why do people hate snakes?" asked Levi."I guess because they can look scary, or they remind us of bad things," replied Dad. "It started long ago when Satan, in the form of a snake, tempted Eve in the garden of Eden and got her and Adam to sin. These days we sometimes hear about snakes killing other animals, like chickens. And some snakes are poisonous. Their bites can cause illness or even death.""If they'd quit biting people, maybe we'd like them better," said Rose. "God gives most animals a built-in mechanism for protection from enemies," Dad explained. "Porcupines have quills, skunks spray, and snakes have venom.""But most snakes aren't poisonous, are they?" asked Levi."No," Dad said. "Actually, they can be very helpful to people. Snakes eat mice and rats that carry germs. Hundreds of years ago, the Bubonic Plague--caused by infected fleas that lived on rats--killed a fourth of Europe's population. If there had been more snakes, the epidemic might not have been nearly as bad. And today, scientists are learning how to use snake venom to make medicine!""See, Rose," said Levi, "there are lots of good things about snakes." Dad nodded. "God created everything--even snakes--to be good. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God and sin entered the world, it messed everything up, but God promises to make it right again one day. When Jesus returns and makes everything new, there will be no more pain, sickness, or death, and we'll never be afraid of any creature ever again." Levi and his sister studied their slithering captive in the cage. "Why don't we measure it," said Levi.Rose hesitated. "Okay," she finally said. "I'll get a tape measure. But I won't hold its tail!"–Janet E. Rhine

"Rose, look what I found in the woods!" Levi approached his sister carrying a cage. Something was moving inside.Rose shrieked. "Get that out of here!" Levi laughed. "It's only a garden snake," he said. "It can't hurt you.""Daddy!" Rose dashed behind her father, her eyes filled with fear. "Kill it, Daddy!""Don't be afraid." Dad put an arm around Rose. "What Levi says is true; garden snakes aren't poisonous. We don't kill something for no good reason.""Why do people hate snakes?" asked Levi."I guess because they can look scary, or they remind us of bad things," replied Dad. "It started long ago when Satan, in the form of a snake, tempted Eve in the garden of Eden and got her and Adam to sin. These days we sometimes hear about snakes killing other animals, like chickens. And some snakes are poisonous. Their bites can cause illness or even death.""If they'd quit biting people, maybe we'd like them better," said Rose. "God gives most animals a built-in mechanism for protection from enemies," Dad explained. "Porcupines have quills, skunks spray, and snakes have venom.""But most snakes aren't poisonous, are they?" asked Levi."No," Dad said. "Actually, they can be very helpful to people. Snakes eat mice and rats that carry germs. Hundreds of years ago, the Bubonic Plague--caused by infected fleas that lived on rats--killed a fourth of Europe's population. If there had been more snakes, the epidemic might not have been nearly as bad. And today, scientists are learning how to use snake venom to make medicine!""See, Rose," said Levi, "there are lots of good things about snakes." Dad nodded. "God created everything--even snakes--to be good. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God and sin entered the world, it messed everything up, but God promises to make it right again one day. When Jesus returns and makes everything new, there will be no more pain, sickness, or death, and we'll never be afraid of any creature ever again." Levi and his sister studied their slithering captive in the cage. "Why don't we measure it," said Levi.Rose hesitated. "Okay," she finally said. "I'll get a tape measure. But I won't hold its tail!"–Janet E. Rhine

God Made Them All5b125177-ec62-4ea1-a544-0a712a9e7927Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Like an Oak Tree Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “This giant oak tree is what gave Oak Park its name,” the tour guide told the kids on their field trip. Elijah listened attentively. He loved history and learning things like this. Back home later that day, Elijah told his mom about the tour. “That big oak tree survived the Civil War, a flood, and six fires,” he said. “Wow!” said Mom. “That’s amazing.” “It kept on growing,” said Elijah, “even though the odds were a hundred to one against it. The oak is one of the slowest-growing trees in the world, but it’s also one of the strongest. It survives things that cause other trees to die.” “Hmm,” said Mom. “You know, Elijah, you’re something like that tree.” Elijah was surprised. “Me? I didn’t survive a war or a flood or even one fire—let alone six!” Mom laughed. “No, but I still think you’re like that tree.” “How?” asked Elijah. “Well,” said Mom, “for one thing, the oak grows slowly, and you—” Elijah interrupted her. “You always say I’m growing up too fast!” Mom smiled. “That’s true—physically. But I was thinking of the way most of us grow spiritually. As Christians, it’s often easy to wonder if we’re making any progress in becoming more like Jesus.” Elijah nodded as he recalled some trouble he’d gotten into recently. “You may grow slowly in Christ,” said Mom, “but like that oak, you do grow steadily. And you survive worse things than war or floods. You survive attacks from Satan and struggles with temptation.” “But I still do wrong things,” Elijah pointed out. Mom nodded. “I know—I do too. All Christians give in to temptation and sin sometimes. But the fact that you feel bad when you sin—and that you don’t want to do it again—shows that you’re continuing to grow.” “Really?” Elijah smiled. “That’s pretty cool.” “Have faith that God is working to make you grow to be more like Jesus,” Mom told him. “Keep working with Him by admitting when you sin and trusting Him to help you change your habits—even when the growing gets tough!” –Nathan Runyon

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “This giant oak tree is what gave Oak Park its name,” the tour guide told the kids on their field trip. Elijah listened attentively. He loved history and learning things like this. Back home later that day, Elijah told his mom about the tour. “That big oak tree survived the Civil War, a flood, and six fires,” he said. “Wow!” said Mom. “That’s amazing.” “It kept on growing,” said Elijah, “even though the odds were a hundred to one against it. The oak is one of the slowest-growing trees in the world, but it’s also one of the strongest. It survives things that cause other trees to die.” “Hmm,” said Mom. “You know, Elijah, you’re something like that tree.” Elijah was surprised. “Me? I didn’t survive a war or a flood or even one fire—let alone six!” Mom laughed. “No, but I still think you’re like that tree.” “How?” asked Elijah. “Well,” said Mom, “for one thing, the oak grows slowly, and you—” Elijah interrupted her. “You always say I’m growing up too fast!” Mom smiled. “That’s true—physically. But I was thinking of the way most of us grow spiritually. As Christians, it’s often easy to wonder if we’re making any progress in becoming more like Jesus.” Elijah nodded as he recalled some trouble he’d gotten into recently. “You may grow slowly in Christ,” said Mom, “but like that oak, you do grow steadily. And you survive worse things than war or floods. You survive attacks from Satan and struggles with temptation.” “But I still do wrong things,” Elijah pointed out. Mom nodded. “I know—I do too. All Christians give in to temptation and sin sometimes. But the fact that you feel bad when you sin—and that you don’t want to do it again—shows that you’re continuing to grow.” “Really?” Elijah smiled. “That’s pretty cool.” “Have faith that God is working to make you grow to be more like Jesus,” Mom told him. “Keep working with Him by admitting when you sin and trusting Him to help you change your habits—even when the growing gets tough!” –Nathan Runyon

Like an Oak Tree 88bed838-46cd-4d9e-a8f4-5397a60d9ebcSun, 30 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2025) Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2025)1388bb2d-14e2-4bcf-86df-86d63bb846b7Sun, 30 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried (2025) When he was crucified, Jesus experienced a real human death, the separation of his soul from his body. Because of his divinity, though, Jesus’ body did not see corruption, and his body and soul were reunited in the Resurrection. The risen Christ is the meeting point of death and life. We learn that as Christians, in Baptism, we die to sin, are buried with Christ, and then in him, we rise to new life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraph 624-630. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When he was crucified, Jesus experienced a real human death, the separation of his soul from his body. Because of his divinity, though, Jesus’ body did not see corruption, and his body and soul were reunited in the Resurrection. The risen Christ is the meeting point of death and life. We learn that as Christians, in Baptism, we die to sin, are buried with Christ, and then in him, we rise to new life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraph 624-630. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried (2025)bf4a9347-b5c3-4216-84c9-e08dc9c8ea11Sun, 30 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried (2025) When he was crucified, Jesus experienced a real human death, the separation of his soul from his body. Because of his divinity, though, Jesus’ body did not see corruption, and his body and soul were reunited in the Resurrection. The risen Christ is the meeting point of death and life. We learn that as Christians, in Baptism, we die to sin, are buried with Christ, and then in him, we rise to new life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraph 624-630. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When he was crucified, Jesus experienced a real human death, the separation of his soul from his body. Because of his divinity, though, Jesus’ body did not see corruption, and his body and soul were reunited in the Resurrection. The risen Christ is the meeting point of death and life. We learn that as Christians, in Baptism, we die to sin, are buried with Christ, and then in him, we rise to new life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraph 624-630. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried (2025)6b789d4d-c340-4244-8fc9-9f59a292f9b7Sun, 30 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2025) Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2025)75e805fb-c30d-49fa-b53a-69369c90fd4cSun, 30 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2025) Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2025)69d0eae7-2db8-43f7-9792-21d0cb767707Sun, 30 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2025) Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2025)765bc5b9-08a7-4a68-8f7e-bf41c1fe1fdbSun, 30 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLike an Oak Tree"This giant oak tree is what gave Oak Park its name," the tour guide told the kids on their field trip. Elijah listened attentively. He loved history and learning things like this.Back home later that day, Elijah told his mom about the tour. "That big oak tree survived the Civil War, a flood, and six fires," he said. "Wow!" said Mom. "That's amazing.""It kept on growing," said Elijah, "even though the odds were a hundred to one against it. The oak is one of the slowest-growing trees in the world, but it's also one of the strongest. It survives things that cause other trees to die.""Hmm," said Mom. "You know, Elijah, you're something like that tree." Elijah was surprised. "Me? I didn't survive a war or a flood or even one fire--let alone six!"Mom laughed. "No, but I still think you're like that tree.""How?" asked Elijah."Well," said Mom, "for one thing, the oak grows slowly, and you--"Elijah interrupted her. "You always say I'm growing up too fast!" Mom smiled. "That's true--physically. But I was thinking of the way most of us grow spiritually. As Christians, it's often easy to wonder if we're making any progress in becoming more like Jesus." Elijah nodded as he recalled some trouble he'd gotten into recently. "You may grow slowly in Christ," said Mom, "but like that oak, you do grow steadily. And you survive worse things than war or floods. You survive attacks from Satan and struggles with temptation.""But I still do wrong things," Elijah pointed out.Mom nodded. "I know--I do too. All Christians give in to temptation and sin sometimes. But the fact that you feel bad when you sin--and that you don't want to do it again--shows that you're continuing to grow.""Really?" Elijah smiled. "That's pretty cool.""Have faith that God is working to make you grow to be more like Jesus," Mom told him. "Keep working with Him by admitting when you sin and trusting Him to help you change your habits--even when the growing gets tough!" –Nathan Runyon

"This giant oak tree is what gave Oak Park its name," the tour guide told the kids on their field trip. Elijah listened attentively. He loved history and learning things like this.Back home later that day, Elijah told his mom about the tour. "That big oak tree survived the Civil War, a flood, and six fires," he said. "Wow!" said Mom. "That's amazing.""It kept on growing," said Elijah, "even though the odds were a hundred to one against it. The oak is one of the slowest-growing trees in the world, but it's also one of the strongest. It survives things that cause other trees to die.""Hmm," said Mom. "You know, Elijah, you're something like that tree." Elijah was surprised. "Me? I didn't survive a war or a flood or even one fire--let alone six!"Mom laughed. "No, but I still think you're like that tree.""How?" asked Elijah."Well," said Mom, "for one thing, the oak grows slowly, and you--"Elijah interrupted her. "You always say I'm growing up too fast!" Mom smiled. "That's true--physically. But I was thinking of the way most of us grow spiritually. As Christians, it's often easy to wonder if we're making any progress in becoming more like Jesus." Elijah nodded as he recalled some trouble he'd gotten into recently. "You may grow slowly in Christ," said Mom, "but like that oak, you do grow steadily. And you survive worse things than war or floods. You survive attacks from Satan and struggles with temptation.""But I still do wrong things," Elijah pointed out.Mom nodded. "I know--I do too. All Christians give in to temptation and sin sometimes. But the fact that you feel bad when you sin--and that you don't want to do it again--shows that you're continuing to grow.""Really?" Elijah smiled. "That's pretty cool.""Have faith that God is working to make you grow to be more like Jesus," Mom told him. "Keep working with Him by admitting when you sin and trusting Him to help you change your habits--even when the growing gets tough!" –Nathan Runyon

Like an Oak Tree2f77cfee-42cb-40f3-8081-6b07a6a8b508Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/30/25 The Place of the Way: Home Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. To look like Jesus, we must learn how to live in the Presence of the Father. When it comes to our relationship with the Father, too often it is marked by hiding our hearts or avoiding His gaze. But we must learn how to live like Jesus, who remained in the Father's Presence at all times and with profound trust. Mass Readings from March 30, 2025: Joshua 5:9, 10-12 Psalm 34:2-72 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. To look like Jesus, we must learn how to live in the Presence of the Father. When it comes to our relationship with the Father, too often it is marked by hiding our hearts or avoiding His gaze. But we must learn how to live like Jesus, who remained in the Father's Presence at all times and with profound trust. Mass Readings from March 30, 2025: Joshua 5:9, 10-12 Psalm 34:2-72 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

full03/30/25 The Place of the Way: Home94870e99-5c19-418b-865a-5dedca3ddd27Sat, 29 Mar 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/30/25 The Place of the Way: Home Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. To look like Jesus, we must learn how to live in the Presence of the Father. When it comes to our relationship with the Father, too often it is marked by hiding our hearts or avoiding His gaze. But we must learn how to live like Jesus, who remained in the Father's Presence at all times and with profound trust. Mass Readings from March 30, 2025: Joshua 5:9, 10-12 Psalm 34:2-72 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. To look like Jesus, we must learn how to live in the Presence of the Father. When it comes to our relationship with the Father, too often it is marked by hiding our hearts or avoiding His gaze. But we must learn how to live like Jesus, who remained in the Father's Presence at all times and with profound trust. Mass Readings from March 30, 2025: Joshua 5:9, 10-12 Psalm 34:2-72 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

full03/30/25 The Place of the Way: Home4ece82a1-dc60-4ed2-8aff-cec282e782aaSat, 29 Mar 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Martha, Martha Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Jude was doing his schoolwork at the kitchen table when Dad got home. They talked for a little while, and then Dad had a question for Mom. “Are you getting as much as I am out of that devotional we both decided to use?” he asked her. “Today’s Bible reading helped me make a decision about a problem I had at work.” “That’s great!” said Mom. “What was today’s reading about? I’m afraid I haven’t gotten around to reading it the last couple of days,” she admitted. “I’ve been so busy lately! The hours fly by so fast, and I never get everything done.” “Oh, Martha, Martha,” Dad said lovingly. “Um, Dad? Mom’s name is Jennifer, not Martha,” Jude reminded his father. Mom and Dad both laughed. “Martha is the name we use when one of us gets too busy and starts acting like Martha in the Bible,” Dad explained. “Remember that story? Martha was so busy preparing and serving food when Jesus and His disciples came over that she didn’t have time to sit and learn at Jesus’s feet.” “I have to admit, that’s what’s been happening to me lately,” said Mom. “I’ve allowed things to keep me from what’s really important—spending time with Jesus and letting Him remind me of the peace, hope, and joy I have in Him.” She pointed to the floor. “I could have let this floor stay dirty a little longer instead of mopping it this morning, and I suppose it wouldn’t have been the end of the world if I had bought cookies to bring to small group tonight instead of making them.” Dad smiled. “Well, the day isn’t over yet. Why don’t I cook dinner so you can do your Bible reading?” Mom gave Dad a kiss. “That would be wonderful. I’ll just go into the other room and sit at Jesus’s feet for a few minutes.” Just then Kylie came bursting into the kitchen. “Where’s my Bible?” she demanded. “I’m in charge of devotions tonight at youth group and I haven’t had a minute to prepare all week!” “Oh, Martha, Martha,” said Mom. Jude and Dad laughed. “You explain,” Mom told them as she left the kitchen. –Lyndel F. Walker

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Jude was doing his schoolwork at the kitchen table when Dad got home. They talked for a little while, and then Dad had a question for Mom. “Are you getting as much as I am out of that devotional we both decided to use?” he asked her. “Today’s Bible reading helped me make a decision about a problem I had at work.” “That’s great!” said Mom. “What was today’s reading about? I’m afraid I haven’t gotten around to reading it the last couple of days,” she admitted. “I’ve been so busy lately! The hours fly by so fast, and I never get everything done.” “Oh, Martha, Martha,” Dad said lovingly. “Um, Dad? Mom’s name is Jennifer, not Martha,” Jude reminded his father. Mom and Dad both laughed. “Martha is the name we use when one of us gets too busy and starts acting like Martha in the Bible,” Dad explained. “Remember that story? Martha was so busy preparing and serving food when Jesus and His disciples came over that she didn’t have time to sit and learn at Jesus’s feet.” “I have to admit, that’s what’s been happening to me lately,” said Mom. “I’ve allowed things to keep me from what’s really important—spending time with Jesus and letting Him remind me of the peace, hope, and joy I have in Him.” She pointed to the floor. “I could have let this floor stay dirty a little longer instead of mopping it this morning, and I suppose it wouldn’t have been the end of the world if I had bought cookies to bring to small group tonight instead of making them.” Dad smiled. “Well, the day isn’t over yet. Why don’t I cook dinner so you can do your Bible reading?” Mom gave Dad a kiss. “That would be wonderful. I’ll just go into the other room and sit at Jesus’s feet for a few minutes.” Just then Kylie came bursting into the kitchen. “Where’s my Bible?” she demanded. “I’m in charge of devotions tonight at youth group and I haven’t had a minute to prepare all week!” “Oh, Martha, Martha,” said Mom. Jude and Dad laughed. “You explain,” Mom told them as she left the kitchen. –Lyndel F. Walker

Martha, Martha 9ed73be5-2f6c-4c8c-95c7-443a9e15d262Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Martha, Martha Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Jude was doing his schoolwork at the kitchen table when Dad got home. They talked for a little while, and then Dad had a question for Mom. “Are you getting as much as I am out of that devotional we both decided to use?” he asked her. “Today’s Bible reading helped me make a decision about a problem I had at work.” “That’s great!” said Mom. “What was today’s reading about? I’m afraid I haven’t gotten around to reading it the last couple of days,” she admitted. “I’ve been so busy lately! The hours fly by so fast, and I never get everything done.” “Oh, Martha, Martha,” Dad said lovingly. “Um, Dad? Mom’s name is Jennifer, not Martha,” Jude reminded his father. Mom and Dad both laughed. “Martha is the name we use when one of us gets too busy and starts acting like Martha in the Bible,” Dad explained. “Remember that story? Martha was so busy preparing and serving food when Jesus and His disciples came over that she didn’t have time to sit and learn at Jesus’s feet.” “I have to admit, that’s what’s been happening to me lately,” said Mom. “I’ve allowed things to keep me from what’s really important—spending time with Jesus and letting Him remind me of the peace, hope, and joy I have in Him.” She pointed to the floor. “I could have let this floor stay dirty a little longer instead of mopping it this morning, and I suppose it wouldn’t have been the end of the world if I had bought cookies to bring to small group tonight instead of making them.” Dad smiled. “Well, the day isn’t over yet. Why don’t I cook dinner so you can do your Bible reading?” Mom gave Dad a kiss. “That would be wonderful. I’ll just go into the other room and sit at Jesus’s feet for a few minutes.” Just then Kylie came bursting into the kitchen. “Where’s my Bible?” she demanded. “I’m in charge of devotions tonight at youth group and I haven’t had a minute to prepare all week!” “Oh, Martha, Martha,” said Mom. Jude and Dad laughed. “You explain,” Mom told them as she left the kitchen. –Lyndel F. Walker

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Jude was doing his schoolwork at the kitchen table when Dad got home. They talked for a little while, and then Dad had a question for Mom. “Are you getting as much as I am out of that devotional we both decided to use?” he asked her. “Today’s Bible reading helped me make a decision about a problem I had at work.” “That’s great!” said Mom. “What was today’s reading about? I’m afraid I haven’t gotten around to reading it the last couple of days,” she admitted. “I’ve been so busy lately! The hours fly by so fast, and I never get everything done.” “Oh, Martha, Martha,” Dad said lovingly. “Um, Dad? Mom’s name is Jennifer, not Martha,” Jude reminded his father. Mom and Dad both laughed. “Martha is the name we use when one of us gets too busy and starts acting like Martha in the Bible,” Dad explained. “Remember that story? Martha was so busy preparing and serving food when Jesus and His disciples came over that she didn’t have time to sit and learn at Jesus’s feet.” “I have to admit, that’s what’s been happening to me lately,” said Mom. “I’ve allowed things to keep me from what’s really important—spending time with Jesus and letting Him remind me of the peace, hope, and joy I have in Him.” She pointed to the floor. “I could have let this floor stay dirty a little longer instead of mopping it this morning, and I suppose it wouldn’t have been the end of the world if I had bought cookies to bring to small group tonight instead of making them.” Dad smiled. “Well, the day isn’t over yet. Why don’t I cook dinner so you can do your Bible reading?” Mom gave Dad a kiss. “That would be wonderful. I’ll just go into the other room and sit at Jesus’s feet for a few minutes.” Just then Kylie came bursting into the kitchen. “Where’s my Bible?” she demanded. “I’m in charge of devotions tonight at youth group and I haven’t had a minute to prepare all week!” “Oh, Martha, Martha,” said Mom. Jude and Dad laughed. “You explain,” Mom told them as she left the kitchen. –Lyndel F. Walker

Martha, Martha de07adff-d465-4150-867f-faf8376a52b5Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2025)e2c0cea4-691f-4c09-9aa0-0491541472fdSat, 29 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrifice Christ’s death is the unique and definitive sacrifice. It is both the Paschal Sacrifice that accomplishes redemption and the sacrifice of the New Covenant that restores man’s communion with God. Fr. Mike tell us that Jesus Christ is the one mediator, and yet invites us to participate in his sacrifice when he calls on us to take up our crosses and follow him. When we accept our sufferings out of love, we are united to Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 613-623. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Christ’s death is the unique and definitive sacrifice. It is both the Paschal Sacrifice that accomplishes redemption and the sacrifice of the New Covenant that restores man’s communion with God. Fr. Mike tell us that Jesus Christ is the one mediator, and yet invites us to participate in his sacrifice when he calls on us to take up our crosses and follow him. When we accept our sufferings out of love, we are united to Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 613-623. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrificede6c9290-e695-433e-951b-47fb2450cf01Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrifice Christ’s death is the unique and definitive sacrifice. It is both the Paschal Sacrifice that accomplishes redemption and the sacrifice of the New Covenant that restores man’s communion with God. Fr. Mike tell us that Jesus Christ is the one mediator, and yet invites us to participate in his sacrifice when he calls on us to take up our crosses and follow him. When we accept our sufferings out of love, we are united to Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 613-623. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Christ’s death is the unique and definitive sacrifice. It is both the Paschal Sacrifice that accomplishes redemption and the sacrifice of the New Covenant that restores man’s communion with God. Fr. Mike tell us that Jesus Christ is the one mediator, and yet invites us to participate in his sacrifice when he calls on us to take up our crosses and follow him. When we accept our sufferings out of love, we are united to Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 613-623. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrifice968eddc2-4d5d-4d6f-937d-b09d225d4c20Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2025)f661fc70-c6a4-4a27-8b4e-0607ef76ffe0Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2025)c07a64cc-a2cf-4fac-812a-91e6c2789147Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2025)321f5d49-bc71-459b-af51-bd324dc3058cSat, 29 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsConfidence | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   Today we talk about how to cultivate confidence rooted in Jesus.   worldly self-confidence = relying on our abilities, appearance, or accomplishments. measuring ourselves by external standards. true confidence = confidence that comes from our identity in Christ and trusting that God has a purpose for us   Self confidence. Self worth. It’s actually not found in self at all, but in Jesus.   We take you on our own journeys in relation to confidence and what Jesus has done for us in this area.   Episode starts around 4 mins.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   Today we talk about how to cultivate confidence rooted in Jesus.   worldly self-confidence = relying on our abilities, appearance, or accomplishments. measuring ourselves by external standards. true confidence = confidence that comes from our identity in Christ and trusting that God has a purpose for us   Self confidence. Self worth. It’s actually not found in self at all, but in Jesus.   We take you on our own journeys in relation to confidence and what Jesus has done for us in this area.   Episode starts around 4 mins.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullConfidence | Girls Gone Bibleaf7a53f8-0398-4cb8-8882-314487dd3a0fSat, 29 Mar 2025 00:04:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMartha, MarthaJude was doing his schoolwork at the kitchen table when Dad got home. They talked for a little while, and then Dad had a question for Mom. "Are you getting as much as I am out of that devotional we both decided to use?" he asked her. "Today's Bible reading helped me make a decision about a problem I had at work.""That's great!" said Mom. "What was today's reading about? I'm afraid I haven't gotten around to reading it the last couple of days," she admitted. "I've been so busy lately! The hours fly by so fast, and I never get everything done.""Oh, Martha, Martha," Dad said lovingly."Um, Dad? Mom's name is Jennifer, not Martha," Jude reminded his father.Mom and Dad both laughed. "Martha is the name we use when one of us gets too busy and starts acting like Martha in the Bible," Dad explained. "Remember that story? Martha was so busy preparing and serving food when Jesus and His disciples came over that she didn't have time to sit and learn at Jesus's feet.""I have to admit, that's what's been happening to me lately," said Mom. "I've allowed things to keep me from what's really important--spending time with Jesus and letting Him remind me of the peace, hope, and joy I have in Him." She pointed to the floor. "I could have let this floor stay dirty a little longer instead of mopping it this morning, and I suppose it wouldn't have been the end of the world if I had bought cookies to bring to small group tonight instead of making them."Dad smiled. "Well, the day isn't over yet. Why don't I cook dinner so you can do your Bible reading?"Mom gave Dad a kiss. "That would be wonderful. I'll just go into the other room and sit at Jesus's feet for a few minutes."Just then Kylie came bursting into the kitchen. "Where's my Bible?" she demanded. "I'm in charge of devotions tonight at youth group and I haven't had a minute to prepare all week!""Oh, Martha, Martha," said Mom. Jude and Dad laughed. "You explain," Mom told them as she left the kitchen.–Lyndel F. Walker

Jude was doing his schoolwork at the kitchen table when Dad got home. They talked for a little while, and then Dad had a question for Mom. "Are you getting as much as I am out of that devotional we both decided to use?" he asked her. "Today's Bible reading helped me make a decision about a problem I had at work.""That's great!" said Mom. "What was today's reading about? I'm afraid I haven't gotten around to reading it the last couple of days," she admitted. "I've been so busy lately! The hours fly by so fast, and I never get everything done.""Oh, Martha, Martha," Dad said lovingly."Um, Dad? Mom's name is Jennifer, not Martha," Jude reminded his father.Mom and Dad both laughed. "Martha is the name we use when one of us gets too busy and starts acting like Martha in the Bible," Dad explained. "Remember that story? Martha was so busy preparing and serving food when Jesus and His disciples came over that she didn't have time to sit and learn at Jesus's feet.""I have to admit, that's what's been happening to me lately," said Mom. "I've allowed things to keep me from what's really important--spending time with Jesus and letting Him remind me of the peace, hope, and joy I have in Him." She pointed to the floor. "I could have let this floor stay dirty a little longer instead of mopping it this morning, and I suppose it wouldn't have been the end of the world if I had bought cookies to bring to small group tonight instead of making them."Dad smiled. "Well, the day isn't over yet. Why don't I cook dinner so you can do your Bible reading?"Mom gave Dad a kiss. "That would be wonderful. I'll just go into the other room and sit at Jesus's feet for a few minutes."Just then Kylie came bursting into the kitchen. "Where's my Bible?" she demanded. "I'm in charge of devotions tonight at youth group and I haven't had a minute to prepare all week!""Oh, Martha, Martha," said Mom. Jude and Dad laughed. "You explain," Mom told them as she left the kitchen.–Lyndel F. Walker

Martha, Marthae8bef982-34f4-499e-9577-50a0200439c9Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsstop waiting, do it now.Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost encourages us to be bold in our faith, no matter where we are at in our walk with the Lord. We shouldn't be afraid to tell others about the good news of the Gospel because the Holy Spirit gives us the authority and empowerment to do so. We hope and pray this episode resonates and that the Spirit ministers to you today. "And when you are brought to trial in the synagogues and before rulers and authorities, don’t worry about how to defend yourself or what to say, 12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what needs to be said." Luke 12:11-12 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost encourages us to be bold in our faith, no matter where we are at in our walk with the Lord. We shouldn't be afraid to tell others about the good news of the Gospel because the Holy Spirit gives us the authority and empowerment to do so. We hope and pray this episode resonates and that the Spirit ministers to you today. "And when you are brought to trial in the synagogues and before rulers and authorities, don’t worry about how to defend yourself or what to say, 12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what needs to be said." Luke 12:11-12 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullstop waiting, do it now.b0e8d5c7-a2e6-4a69-9795-e48022476b4cFri, 28 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +00002420https://216.73.216.191/allTagsstop waiting, do it now.Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost encourages us to be bold in our faith, no matter where we are at in our walk with the Lord. We shouldn't be afraid to tell others about the good news of the Gospel because the Holy Spirit gives us the authority and empowerment to do so. We hope and pray this episode resonates and that the Spirit ministers to you today. "And when you are brought to trial in the synagogues and before rulers and authorities, don’t worry about how to defend yourself or what to say, 12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what needs to be said." Luke 12:11-12 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost encourages us to be bold in our faith, no matter where we are at in our walk with the Lord. We shouldn't be afraid to tell others about the good news of the Gospel because the Holy Spirit gives us the authority and empowerment to do so. We hope and pray this episode resonates and that the Spirit ministers to you today. "And when you are brought to trial in the synagogues and before rulers and authorities, don’t worry about how to defend yourself or what to say, 12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what needs to be said." Luke 12:11-12 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullstop waiting, do it now.5bea4883-30fc-4733-abc6-bff0c9fb5815Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 206: Harvard Professor Reveals The Biggest Lies About Exercise & Weight Loss!Dr. Daniel Lieberman exposes the truth about cardio and fat loss, why modern shoes might be harming our feet, and how our quest for comfort is quietly weakening our bodies. This is a compassionate conversation for anyone who's ever struggled with knowing what to believe about exercise. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/fUjTMBVO4Rb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/in7zjd1O4Rb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Daniel Lieberman exposes the truth about cardio and fat loss, why modern shoes might be harming our feet, and how our quest for comfort is quietly weakening our bodies. This is a compassionate conversation for anyone who's ever struggled with knowing what to believe about exercise. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/fUjTMBVO4Rb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/in7zjd1O4Rb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 206: Harvard Professor Reveals The Biggest Lies About Exercise & Weight Loss!95ba1f6d-fe06-4845-a520-dab1f17a2677Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +00001620https://216.73.216.191/allTags Perfect Balance Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “That was a great circus show, wasn’t it, Dad?” Brandon’s eyes were wide with excitement as he and his father made their way to the car. “Especially the high-wire act! I really liked that.” Dad grinned. “That was pretty exciting, but it was kinda scary when that one man was riding on the other’s shoulders.” “Yeah!” said Brandon. “I was surprised they didn’t both get hurt when the one guy carrying the other lost his balance and they both fell. Good thing there was a net there to catch them!” “Yes,” said Dad, starting the car. “Without the net, that could have been a real tragedy.” Brandon nodded. “Those guys sure do have a lot of nerve. I wouldn’t want to ride on anybody’s shoulders way up high off the ground! In fact, I don’t think I’d want to be up on a high wire at all.” Dad laughed. “Well, I’m glad to hear that. But you know what? That high wire act is a little bit like life in general.” “It is?” asked Brandon. “What do you mean?” “Well, the man on the other person’s shoulders was putting all his trust in his partner’s ability to safely walk the rope, right?” Brandon nodded. “Yeah, but that guy couldn’t do it. If the net hadn’t caught them, they might have been killed!” “Well, we’re all something like the man who trusted his partner,” said Dad. “We all put our trust in someone or something. Some people put their trust in money or in their jobs. Some put their trust in other people to help them through tough times. But when those things fail…well, tragedy often follows.” “That’s kinda like what my Sunday school teacher told us in church last week,” Brandon said. “She said we should always trust Jesus to take care of us because He never fails.” “Right,” said Dad. “Everyone faces difficulties and even tragedies in life, but only Jesus can save us from sin and give us eternal life. That’s why we can trust Him to carry us through life’s troubles. When we place our hope and trust in the things of this world or even other people, they will let us down. But Jesus will never fail us.” –Richard S. Maffeo

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “That was a great circus show, wasn’t it, Dad?” Brandon’s eyes were wide with excitement as he and his father made their way to the car. “Especially the high-wire act! I really liked that.” Dad grinned. “That was pretty exciting, but it was kinda scary when that one man was riding on the other’s shoulders.” “Yeah!” said Brandon. “I was surprised they didn’t both get hurt when the one guy carrying the other lost his balance and they both fell. Good thing there was a net there to catch them!” “Yes,” said Dad, starting the car. “Without the net, that could have been a real tragedy.” Brandon nodded. “Those guys sure do have a lot of nerve. I wouldn’t want to ride on anybody’s shoulders way up high off the ground! In fact, I don’t think I’d want to be up on a high wire at all.” Dad laughed. “Well, I’m glad to hear that. But you know what? That high wire act is a little bit like life in general.” “It is?” asked Brandon. “What do you mean?” “Well, the man on the other person’s shoulders was putting all his trust in his partner’s ability to safely walk the rope, right?” Brandon nodded. “Yeah, but that guy couldn’t do it. If the net hadn’t caught them, they might have been killed!” “Well, we’re all something like the man who trusted his partner,” said Dad. “We all put our trust in someone or something. Some people put their trust in money or in their jobs. Some put their trust in other people to help them through tough times. But when those things fail…well, tragedy often follows.” “That’s kinda like what my Sunday school teacher told us in church last week,” Brandon said. “She said we should always trust Jesus to take care of us because He never fails.” “Right,” said Dad. “Everyone faces difficulties and even tragedies in life, but only Jesus can save us from sin and give us eternal life. That’s why we can trust Him to carry us through life’s troubles. When we place our hope and trust in the things of this world or even other people, they will let us down. But Jesus will never fail us.” –Richard S. Maffeo

Perfect Balance c42993c1-7d62-4983-af89-5f62d2eab2f4Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2025) Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2025)852ef726-fa97-44fe-8274-094364b85eafFri, 28 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: Christ’s Life as Offering (2025) Jesus Christ’s entire life was an offering to God the Father, and he freely embraced God’s will and his plan for salvation. We learn that the Eucharist memorializes Jesus’ free offering of himself. In the garden, the night before his Passion and death, Jesus suffered real agony as he contemplated his death, yet he accepted his death as redemptive. Fr. Mike invites us to participate in this redemption by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 606-612. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus Christ’s entire life was an offering to God the Father, and he freely embraced God’s will and his plan for salvation. We learn that the Eucharist memorializes Jesus’ free offering of himself. In the garden, the night before his Passion and death, Jesus suffered real agony as he contemplated his death, yet he accepted his death as redemptive. Fr. Mike invites us to participate in this redemption by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 606-612. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 87: Christ’s Life as Offering (2025)5d1eb5e1-62eb-4fd5-92d4-0727af1e263cFri, 28 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: Christ’s Life as Offering (2025) Jesus Christ’s entire life was an offering to God the Father, and he freely embraced God’s will and his plan for salvation. We learn that the Eucharist memorializes Jesus’ free offering of himself. In the garden, the night before his Passion and death, Jesus suffered real agony as he contemplated his death, yet he accepted his death as redemptive. Fr. Mike invites us to participate in this redemption by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 606-612. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus Christ’s entire life was an offering to God the Father, and he freely embraced God’s will and his plan for salvation. We learn that the Eucharist memorializes Jesus’ free offering of himself. In the garden, the night before his Passion and death, Jesus suffered real agony as he contemplated his death, yet he accepted his death as redemptive. Fr. Mike invites us to participate in this redemption by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 606-612. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 87: Christ’s Life as Offering (2025)a57bafac-ecd3-4c0b-8697-86e18e0cef43Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2025) Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2025)fcbb4b24-6877-478a-a04c-913b9ffd577cFri, 28 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2025) Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2025)5f24e2d6-6583-4336-8ab1-c3c4662d03d5Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2025) Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2025)4acf7d01-c6eb-439a-8287-ff626e6400e8Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPerfect Balance"That was a great circus show, wasn't it, Dad?" Brandon's eyes were wide with excitement as he and his father made their way to the car. "Especially the high-wire act! I really liked that."Dad grinned. "That was pretty exciting, but it was kinda scary when that one man was riding on the other's shoulders.""Yeah!" said Brandon. "I was surprised they didn't both get hurt when the one guy carrying the other lost his balance and they both fell. Good thing there was a net there to catch them!""Yes," said Dad, starting the car. "Without the net, that could have been a real tragedy."Brandon nodded. "Those guys sure do have a lot of nerve. I wouldn't want to ride on anybody's shoulders way up high off the ground! In fact, I don't think I'd want to be up on a high wire at all."Dad laughed. "Well, I'm glad to hear that. But you know what? That high wire act is a little bit like life in general.""It is?" asked Brandon. "What do you mean?""Well, the man on the other person's shoulders was putting all his trust in his partner's ability to safely walk the rope, right?"Brandon nodded. "Yeah, but that guy couldn't do it. If the net hadn't caught them, they might have been killed!""Well, we're all something like the man who trusted his partner," said Dad. "We all put our trust in someone or something. Some people put their trust in money or in their jobs. Some put their trust in other people to help them through tough times. But when those things fail…well, tragedy often follows.""That's kinda like what my Sunday school teacher told us in church last week," Brandon said. "She said we should always trust Jesus to take care of us because He never fails.""Right," said Dad. "Everyone faces difficulties and even tragedies in life, but only Jesus can save us from sin and give us eternal life. That's why we can trust Him to carry us through life's troubles. When we place our hope and trust in the things of this world or even other people, they will let us down. But Jesus will never fail us."–Richard S. Maffeo

"That was a great circus show, wasn't it, Dad?" Brandon's eyes were wide with excitement as he and his father made their way to the car. "Especially the high-wire act! I really liked that."Dad grinned. "That was pretty exciting, but it was kinda scary when that one man was riding on the other's shoulders.""Yeah!" said Brandon. "I was surprised they didn't both get hurt when the one guy carrying the other lost his balance and they both fell. Good thing there was a net there to catch them!""Yes," said Dad, starting the car. "Without the net, that could have been a real tragedy."Brandon nodded. "Those guys sure do have a lot of nerve. I wouldn't want to ride on anybody's shoulders way up high off the ground! In fact, I don't think I'd want to be up on a high wire at all."Dad laughed. "Well, I'm glad to hear that. But you know what? That high wire act is a little bit like life in general.""It is?" asked Brandon. "What do you mean?""Well, the man on the other person's shoulders was putting all his trust in his partner's ability to safely walk the rope, right?"Brandon nodded. "Yeah, but that guy couldn't do it. If the net hadn't caught them, they might have been killed!""Well, we're all something like the man who trusted his partner," said Dad. "We all put our trust in someone or something. Some people put their trust in money or in their jobs. Some put their trust in other people to help them through tough times. But when those things fail…well, tragedy often follows.""That's kinda like what my Sunday school teacher told us in church last week," Brandon said. "She said we should always trust Jesus to take care of us because He never fails.""Right," said Dad. "Everyone faces difficulties and even tragedies in life, but only Jesus can save us from sin and give us eternal life. That's why we can trust Him to carry us through life's troubles. When we place our hope and trust in the things of this world or even other people, they will let us down. But Jesus will never fail us."–Richard S. Maffeo

Perfect Balance5dbff61b-c459-491a-808d-ec6a616741b2Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNumbers, Rituals, The Fall and More with Fr. MartinsFather Martins answers some fascinating questions.

Father Martins answers some fascinating questions.

fullNumbers, Rituals, The Fall and More with Fr. Martins521c7804-57d7-4c57-aa98-4418fb05b4ceThu, 27 Mar 2025 16:12:43 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat You Have NOT Been Told About Baptism Are you a child of the light or a child of darkness? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that, though we are all born with original sin, God offers us the transformative gift of baptism, bringing us into His Kingdom of light. Let us not delay in surrendering our lives to Christ through the sacrament of baptism. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Are you a child of the light or a child of darkness? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that, though we are all born with original sin, God offers us the transformative gift of baptism, bringing us into His Kingdom of light. Let us not delay in surrendering our lives to Christ through the sacrament of baptism. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat You Have NOT Been Told About Baptism383631cf-0c1c-4f80-8e2a-3e427f7a1c5eThu, 27 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat You Have NOT Been Told About Baptism Are you a child of the light or a child of darkness? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that, though we are all born with original sin, God offers us the transformative gift of baptism, bringing us into His Kingdom of light. Let us not delay in surrendering our lives to Christ through the sacrament of baptism. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Are you a child of the light or a child of darkness? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that, though we are all born with original sin, God offers us the transformative gift of baptism, bringing us into His Kingdom of light. Let us not delay in surrendering our lives to Christ through the sacrament of baptism. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat You Have NOT Been Told About Baptisma89043d8-663d-4c5c-9730-d78f9a6782ffThu, 27 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#912 - Luke 2:1-20 – The Birth of JesusThis episode is part 5 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode we hear the familiar story of the birth of Jesus with a census, a revolt, a manger, angels, and shepherds. Wait what? A revolt? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 5 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode we hear the familiar story of the birth of Jesus with a census, a revolt, a manger, angels, and shepherds. Wait what? A revolt? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#912 - Luke 2:1-20 – The Birth of Jesus7e0fb86f-939b-416c-9aa9-a3e8eb274550Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000660https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCaptain America Sparks Debate: The Death of the American MaleMarvel's Captain America, Anthony Mackie, recently spoke out about the "death of the American male". Which he states we have been living through for the last two decades. He then goes on to answer what makes a man and how to raise sons. However, does he get it right? Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt unpack Mackie's provocative comments, explore the controversy surrounding his statements, and delve into the fundamental truths of masculine identity. They discuss why understanding what it means to be a man is crucial for everyone in today's complex social landscape. We cover: The essential virtues of masculinity Archetypes and their effects on others The principal example we must give our sons 🔥 NEW Catholic Gentleman Apparel - Click Here Books for the Journey: LEAD - Click Here Jesus' Way: The 46-Day Lenten Journey - Click Here QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS 🔴 Enjoy 22 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marvel's Captain America, Anthony Mackie, recently spoke out about the "death of the American male". Which he states we have been living through for the last two decades. He then goes on to answer what makes a man and how to raise sons. However, does he get it right? Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt unpack Mackie's provocative comments, explore the controversy surrounding his statements, and delve into the fundamental truths of masculine identity. They discuss why understanding what it means to be a man is crucial for everyone in today's complex social landscape. We cover: The essential virtues of masculinity Archetypes and their effects on others The principal example we must give our sons 🔥 NEW Catholic Gentleman Apparel - Click Here Books for the Journey: LEAD - Click Here Jesus' Way: The 46-Day Lenten Journey - Click Here QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS 🔴 Enjoy 22 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCaptain America Sparks Debate: The Death of the American Male2e597f1f-b7fb-4872-8a27-22565e4c2739Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:05:00 +00003158https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMenopause Expert: Belly Fat Grows During Menopause! Your Estrogen Levels Are Controlling You & This Hormone Is Quietly Killing Your Sex Life!Is your belly fat, stress, or burnout actually a hormone issue? Dr. Sara Szal reveals the hidden hormone connection and how to fix it for good  Dr. Sara Szal (previously Gottfried) is a Harvard-trained medical doctor, scientist and researcher, with 30 years of experience. She is also the author of 4 bestselling books such as, ‘The Autoimmune Cure: Healing the Trauma and Other Triggers That Have Turned Your Body Against You’.  00:00 Intro 02:43 What Sara Does for People 04:16 Background and Training 05:56 Helping 40,000 People 08:44 What Is Precision Medicine? 10:19 What’s Wrong with Conventional Medicine? 13:04 Why Sara Chose This Career 15:10 Importance of Healing from Past Trauma 16:44 How Trauma Manifests into Health Conditions 20:43 Lack of Nutrition and Lifestyle Education in Medical Training 22:12 Cortisol and Stress 25:23 Is There a Link Between Cortisol and Trauma? 26:02 Daily Habits That Disrupt Hormones 29:15 How to Optimise Your Health 30:35 Is Sugar the Enemy? 31:56 Supplements for Hormonal Balance 32:52 Common Nutritional Deficiencies 36:54 How to Regulate Cortisol Levels 41:04 Is It Easy to Get Someone to Change? 42:20 Can Encouraging Change Cause Harm? 44:25 How to Support Someone Breaking Bad Habits 46:34 When Should Men Start Monitoring Testosterone? 47:58 Testosterone in Women 48:32 Signs of Low Testosterone in Men 49:02 Symptoms of Low Testosterone in Women 49:52 Symptoms of High Testosterone in Women 50:54 How to Regulate Testosterone Levels 53:08 Why Estrogen Is Important for Both Men and Women 58:40 Importance of Fibre in the Diet 59:30 Role of the Microbiome in Hormone Regulation 01:00:51 Fibre-Rich Foods 01:01:04 Sara’s Preferred Diet 01:02:53 The Ketogenic Diet 01:05:01 Side Effects of the Keto Diet 01:05:36 Can You Stay on Keto Long-Term? 01:07:00 Strategies for Effective Weight Loss 01:08:05 Fasting 01:12:05 What Is Perimenopause and When Does It Begin? 01:16:12 Can Menopause Symptoms Be Avoided? 01:16:47 Birth Control 01:17:37 Who Is Birth Control For? 01:18:28 How Is Sara Doing Today? 01:19:36 Whole Body Yes 01:20:39 How to Know If a Marriage No Longer Works 01:24:54 Sara’s Divorce: Could It Have Been Saved? 01:26:40 Are Women in Menopause More Likely to Divorce? 01:28:01 Do Happiness Levels Increase in Your 50s? 01:29:10 How to Better Support Women 01:32:38 How Gender Roles Can Be Harmful to Women 01:33:59 Why Women Are Generally More Stressed Than Men 01:35:11 Are Women More Sensitive Than Men? 01:35:46 Why Women Are More Prone to Autoimmune Diseases 01:38:13 Does Late Motherhood Increase Cancer Risk? 01:39:31 Are Gender Roles Misaligned with Human Biology? 01:40:44 What Is Polarity in Heterosexual Relationships? 01:44:52 How to Keep Sexual Attraction Alive 01:48:35 Building Emotional Connection with Conversation Cards 01:50:36 How Sleep Affects Hormonal Balance 01:52:18 Heart Rate Variability (HRV) 01:52:57 How to Improve HRV Follow Dr. Sara:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/eJThWwn62Rb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/6kAPJDr62Rb  You can purchase Dr Sara’s book, ‘The Autoimmune Cure: Healing the Trauma and Other Triggers That Have Turned Your Body Against You’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Mt0ZFgF62Rb  Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DOAC20 for 20% off ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your belly fat, stress, or burnout actually a hormone issue? Dr. Sara Szal reveals the hidden hormone connection and how to fix it for good  Dr. Sara Szal (previously Gottfried) is a Harvard-trained medical doctor, scientist and researcher, with 30 years of experience. She is also the author of 4 bestselling books such as, ‘The Autoimmune Cure: Healing the Trauma and Other Triggers That Have Turned Your Body Against You’.  00:00 Intro 02:43 What Sara Does for People 04:16 Background and Training 05:56 Helping 40,000 People 08:44 What Is Precision Medicine? 10:19 What’s Wrong with Conventional Medicine? 13:04 Why Sara Chose This Career 15:10 Importance of Healing from Past Trauma 16:44 How Trauma Manifests into Health Conditions 20:43 Lack of Nutrition and Lifestyle Education in Medical Training 22:12 Cortisol and Stress 25:23 Is There a Link Between Cortisol and Trauma? 26:02 Daily Habits That Disrupt Hormones 29:15 How to Optimise Your Health 30:35 Is Sugar the Enemy? 31:56 Supplements for Hormonal Balance 32:52 Common Nutritional Deficiencies 36:54 How to Regulate Cortisol Levels 41:04 Is It Easy to Get Someone to Change? 42:20 Can Encouraging Change Cause Harm? 44:25 How to Support Someone Breaking Bad Habits 46:34 When Should Men Start Monitoring Testosterone? 47:58 Testosterone in Women 48:32 Signs of Low Testosterone in Men 49:02 Symptoms of Low Testosterone in Women 49:52 Symptoms of High Testosterone in Women 50:54 How to Regulate Testosterone Levels 53:08 Why Estrogen Is Important for Both Men and Women 58:40 Importance of Fibre in the Diet 59:30 Role of the Microbiome in Hormone Regulation 01:00:51 Fibre-Rich Foods 01:01:04 Sara’s Preferred Diet 01:02:53 The Ketogenic Diet 01:05:01 Side Effects of the Keto Diet 01:05:36 Can You Stay on Keto Long-Term? 01:07:00 Strategies for Effective Weight Loss 01:08:05 Fasting 01:12:05 What Is Perimenopause and When Does It Begin? 01:16:12 Can Menopause Symptoms Be Avoided? 01:16:47 Birth Control 01:17:37 Who Is Birth Control For? 01:18:28 How Is Sara Doing Today? 01:19:36 Whole Body Yes 01:20:39 How to Know If a Marriage No Longer Works 01:24:54 Sara’s Divorce: Could It Have Been Saved? 01:26:40 Are Women in Menopause More Likely to Divorce? 01:28:01 Do Happiness Levels Increase in Your 50s? 01:29:10 How to Better Support Women 01:32:38 How Gender Roles Can Be Harmful to Women 01:33:59 Why Women Are Generally More Stressed Than Men 01:35:11 Are Women More Sensitive Than Men? 01:35:46 Why Women Are More Prone to Autoimmune Diseases 01:38:13 Does Late Motherhood Increase Cancer Risk? 01:39:31 Are Gender Roles Misaligned with Human Biology? 01:40:44 What Is Polarity in Heterosexual Relationships? 01:44:52 How to Keep Sexual Attraction Alive 01:48:35 Building Emotional Connection with Conversation Cards 01:50:36 How Sleep Affects Hormonal Balance 01:52:18 Heart Rate Variability (HRV) 01:52:57 How to Improve HRV Follow Dr. Sara:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/eJThWwn62Rb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/6kAPJDr62Rb  You can purchase Dr Sara’s book, ‘The Autoimmune Cure: Healing the Trauma and Other Triggers That Have Turned Your Body Against You’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Mt0ZFgF62Rb  Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Sign up to receive email updates about Diary Of A CEO here: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DOAC20 for 20% off ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMenopause Expert: Belly Fat Grows During Menopause! Your Estrogen Levels Are Controlling You & This Hormone Is Quietly Killing Your Sex Life!2aecfd9a-ecd2-4cc3-be95-ad159549180bThu, 27 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +00007143https://216.73.216.191/allTags Hungry Hearts Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “Why does Pastor Evans have to preach such long sermons?” grumbled Jasper on the way home from church. “It’s always so boring!” “I actually wished Pastor Evans hadn’t quit so soon,” said Dad. “He helped me understand some verses that had been hard for me to grasp before.” “Well, my Sunday school class is always really boring too,” added Jasper. “My class isn’t boring,” said his sister Karis. “Today we talked about the Israelites in the wilderness and learned a new song. What was your class about?” Jasper shrugged. “I don’t know—I wasn’t really paying attention.” After lunch, Jasper put some scraps in the cat’s food dish. “Come here, Mac! Look what I’ve got for you.” The cat walked to the dish, sniffed the food, and walked away with his tail held high. Jasper shook his head. “That cat has no idea what’s good,” he muttered. Karis was standing at the window, looking out. “Come see the baby birds in their nest! The mother bird brought food for them, and they all have their mouths wide open!” Jasper went to look. “Well, they’re way smarter than Mac. He wouldn’t even taste the food I offered him.” “I guess he’s not hungry,” said Karis. “Grandma always says he’s just finicky—choosy about his food. I’m sure he’d like what I gave him if he’d try it, but he won’t.” Mom walked up behind them. “That’s probably why you were bored at church today while the rest of us got a lot out of it.” “I was bored because Mac won’t eat?” asked Jasper. “What do you mean?” “What I mean is that, like the baby birds, we were hungry—we had hungry hearts. They were open and eager to hear from Jesus as we listened to see what spiritual food He was offering through our pastor and Sunday school teachers. But like Mac, you wouldn’t even try it. You expected to be bored, so you didn’t even bother listening and thinking about what was being said.” Mom placed a hand on Jasper’s shoulder. “Next time, how about really listening? Think about the lessons and how they apply to your life. Ask God to give you a hungry heart with an appetite for spiritual food.” –Mary Rose Pearson

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “Why does Pastor Evans have to preach such long sermons?” grumbled Jasper on the way home from church. “It’s always so boring!” “I actually wished Pastor Evans hadn’t quit so soon,” said Dad. “He helped me understand some verses that had been hard for me to grasp before.” “Well, my Sunday school class is always really boring too,” added Jasper. “My class isn’t boring,” said his sister Karis. “Today we talked about the Israelites in the wilderness and learned a new song. What was your class about?” Jasper shrugged. “I don’t know—I wasn’t really paying attention.” After lunch, Jasper put some scraps in the cat’s food dish. “Come here, Mac! Look what I’ve got for you.” The cat walked to the dish, sniffed the food, and walked away with his tail held high. Jasper shook his head. “That cat has no idea what’s good,” he muttered. Karis was standing at the window, looking out. “Come see the baby birds in their nest! The mother bird brought food for them, and they all have their mouths wide open!” Jasper went to look. “Well, they’re way smarter than Mac. He wouldn’t even taste the food I offered him.” “I guess he’s not hungry,” said Karis. “Grandma always says he’s just finicky—choosy about his food. I’m sure he’d like what I gave him if he’d try it, but he won’t.” Mom walked up behind them. “That’s probably why you were bored at church today while the rest of us got a lot out of it.” “I was bored because Mac won’t eat?” asked Jasper. “What do you mean?” “What I mean is that, like the baby birds, we were hungry—we had hungry hearts. They were open and eager to hear from Jesus as we listened to see what spiritual food He was offering through our pastor and Sunday school teachers. But like Mac, you wouldn’t even try it. You expected to be bored, so you didn’t even bother listening and thinking about what was being said.” Mom placed a hand on Jasper’s shoulder. “Next time, how about really listening? Think about the lessons and how they apply to your life. Ask God to give you a hungry heart with an appetite for spiritual food.” –Mary Rose Pearson

Hungry Hearts 241c2f9b-fcdd-432d-8bc1-759652916081Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2025) Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2025)87259f46-af21-492b-a770-ba7233c92fcaThu, 27 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: God’s Plan of Salvation (2025) How can we have free will if the Scriptures foretell God’s plan of salvation? This is a great mystery and something we might struggle to understand. Fr. Mike explains what it means to say God’s plan of predestination includes God’s permissive will, each person’s free will, and human beings’ response to the Father’s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 599-605. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How can we have free will if the Scriptures foretell God’s plan of salvation? This is a great mystery and something we might struggle to understand. Fr. Mike explains what it means to say God’s plan of predestination includes God’s permissive will, each person’s free will, and human beings’ response to the Father’s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 599-605. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 86: God’s Plan of Salvation (2025)895be59b-bbac-4754-a160-32094c7fde59Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: God’s Plan of Salvation (2025) How can we have free will if the Scriptures foretell God’s plan of salvation? This is a great mystery and something we might struggle to understand. Fr. Mike explains what it means to say God’s plan of predestination includes God’s permissive will, each person’s free will, and human beings’ response to the Father’s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 599-605. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How can we have free will if the Scriptures foretell God’s plan of salvation? This is a great mystery and something we might struggle to understand. Fr. Mike explains what it means to say God’s plan of predestination includes God’s permissive will, each person’s free will, and human beings’ response to the Father’s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 599-605. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 86: God’s Plan of Salvation (2025)45b66b6c-c77d-4ce9-b708-bbeb55ad6395Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2025) Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2025)35c006ec-dfed-46a8-b605-76be2ec27318Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2025) Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2025)1aa6e7dc-ec7f-4ad4-b42b-8735e14ef65dThu, 27 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2025) Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2025)ae9e996f-103b-4d7f-bd78-e32028848ce8Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHungry Hearts"Why does Pastor Evans have to preach such long sermons?" grumbled Jasper on the way home from church. "It's always so boring!""I actually wished Pastor Evans hadn't quit so soon," said Dad. "He helped me understand some verses that had been hard for me to grasp before.""Well, my Sunday school class is always really boring too," added Jasper."My class isn't boring," said his sister Karis. "Today we talked about the Israelites in the wilderness and learned a new song. What was your class about?"Jasper shrugged. "I don't know--I wasn't really paying attention."After lunch, Jasper put some scraps in the cat's food dish. "Come here, Mac! Look what I've got for you." The cat walked to the dish, sniffed the food, and walked away with his tail held high. Jasper shook his head. "That cat has no idea what's good," he muttered. Karis was standing at the window, looking out. "Come see the baby birds in their nest! The mother bird brought food for them, and they all have their mouths wide open!"Jasper went to look. "Well, they're way smarter than Mac. He wouldn't even taste the food I offered him.""I guess he's not hungry," said Karis."Grandma always says he's just finicky--choosy about his food. I'm sure he'd like what I gave him if he'd try it, but he won't."Mom walked up behind them. "That's probably why you were bored at church today while the rest of us got a lot out of it.""I was bored because Mac won't eat?" asked Jasper. "What do you mean?""What I mean is that, like the baby birds, we were hungry--we had hungry hearts. They were open and eager to hear from Jesus as we listened to see what spiritual food He was offering through our pastor and Sunday school teachers. But like Mac, you wouldn't even try it. You expected to be bored, so you didn't even bother listening and thinking about what was being said." Mom placed a hand on Jasper's shoulder. "Next time, how about really listening? Think about the lessons and how they apply to your life. Ask God to give you a hungry heart with an appetite for spiritual food."–Mary Rose Pearson

"Why does Pastor Evans have to preach such long sermons?" grumbled Jasper on the way home from church. "It's always so boring!""I actually wished Pastor Evans hadn't quit so soon," said Dad. "He helped me understand some verses that had been hard for me to grasp before.""Well, my Sunday school class is always really boring too," added Jasper."My class isn't boring," said his sister Karis. "Today we talked about the Israelites in the wilderness and learned a new song. What was your class about?"Jasper shrugged. "I don't know--I wasn't really paying attention."After lunch, Jasper put some scraps in the cat's food dish. "Come here, Mac! Look what I've got for you." The cat walked to the dish, sniffed the food, and walked away with his tail held high. Jasper shook his head. "That cat has no idea what's good," he muttered. Karis was standing at the window, looking out. "Come see the baby birds in their nest! The mother bird brought food for them, and they all have their mouths wide open!"Jasper went to look. "Well, they're way smarter than Mac. He wouldn't even taste the food I offered him.""I guess he's not hungry," said Karis."Grandma always says he's just finicky--choosy about his food. I'm sure he'd like what I gave him if he'd try it, but he won't."Mom walked up behind them. "That's probably why you were bored at church today while the rest of us got a lot out of it.""I was bored because Mac won't eat?" asked Jasper. "What do you mean?""What I mean is that, like the baby birds, we were hungry--we had hungry hearts. They were open and eager to hear from Jesus as we listened to see what spiritual food He was offering through our pastor and Sunday school teachers. But like Mac, you wouldn't even try it. You expected to be bored, so you didn't even bother listening and thinking about what was being said." Mom placed a hand on Jasper's shoulder. "Next time, how about really listening? Think about the lessons and how they apply to your life. Ask God to give you a hungry heart with an appetite for spiritual food."–Mary Rose Pearson

Hungry Hearts5d8cc263-6358-4fd7-adaa-84d5b2fa626bThu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#368: The Last Words of Elisha - Elisha part 13.&nbsp; 2 Kings 13:14-21 &amp; 1 Corinthians 10:31 🎉 You made it to the end of our Elisha series! 🎉 We are so proud of you for listening and learning with us. Elisha&rsquo;s story was full of miracles, courage, and faith, and we hope it has encouraged you to trust in God&rsquo;s power in your own life! In today&rsquo;s episode, we hear Elisha&rsquo;s final prophecy and the important lesson King Joash learned when he was told to strike the ground with arrows. Plus, we witness one last incredible miracle&mdash;even after Elisha was gone, God&rsquo;s power was still at work! &nbsp;What was your favorite story about Elisha? What did you learn about God?Kids can share their answers here: biblestoriespodcast@gamil.com&nbsp; &nbsp; ⭐ If you enjoyed this series, would you take a moment to leave a review? Your review helps other families discover the podcast and learn about God&rsquo;s amazing word too! Thank you for being part of our Kids Bible Stories family. We can&rsquo;t wait to share more incredible Bible adventures with you! ----------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

&nbsp; 2 Kings 13:14-21 &amp; 1 Corinthians 10:31 🎉 You made it to the end of our Elisha series! 🎉 We are so proud of you for listening and learning with us. Elisha&rsquo;s story was full of miracles, courage, and faith, and we hope it has encouraged you to trust in God&rsquo;s power in your own life! In today&rsquo;s episode, we hear Elisha&rsquo;s final prophecy and the important lesson King Joash learned when he was told to strike the ground with arrows. Plus, we witness one last incredible miracle&mdash;even after Elisha was gone, God&rsquo;s power was still at work! &nbsp;What was your favorite story about Elisha? What did you learn about God?Kids can share their answers here: biblestoriespodcast@gamil.com&nbsp; &nbsp; ⭐ If you enjoyed this series, would you take a moment to leave a review? Your review helps other families discover the podcast and learn about God&rsquo;s amazing word too! Thank you for being part of our Kids Bible Stories family. We can&rsquo;t wait to share more incredible Bible adventures with you! ----------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#368: The Last Words of Elisha - Elisha part 13.65ec33af-c4bd-493f-82e4-962cc78d2a5dWed, 26 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000710https://216.73.216.191/allTags Sharing Grief Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 *Editor’s note: This story may not be suitable for young children. Madelyn buried her face in her hands. “I wish I’d been nicer to him.” Callie’s face was red from crying. “I’m mad that he died so young. It’s not fair.” Mrs. Nelson sat down at the empty desk beside them. She wiped her eyes with a crumpled tissue. “Jason’s car accident was a terrible tragedy. He will be missed.” Tommy plunked down in the seat next to Callie. “I wish everyone would stop crying already. Jason was a Christian, so he’s in heaven now. Can we not talk about it anymore?” “Tommy, it’s okay for us to be sad right now,” Mrs. Nelson said softly. “It’s okay to be upset about losing a classmate.” “But there’s nothing we can do about it. He’s gone. Can’t we just cheer up?” “We could,” said Mrs. Nelson. “But we should grieve with those whose hearts are hurting.” “Well, I don’t want to.” Tommy grabbed his book and walked to the reading corner. Mrs. Nelson followed and sat in the bean bag chair next to Tommy. “Are you cold, Tommy?” she asked, pointing to the blanket draped over his legs. “A little, I guess.” He tucked the fleece blanket under his knees. “How would you feel if I took the blanket away?” asked Mrs. Nelson. Tommy glanced up sharply. “Why would you do that?” “I wouldn’t, Tommy. That would be mean. That blanket is giving you warmth and comfort, right?” Tommy shrugged. “Yeah, I guess.” “Well, right now, we’re all sad about Jason passing away. In Proverbs it says that trying to cheer up a sad person is like taking a blanket away from someone who’s cold.” “I wouldn’t do that to anyone,” said Tommy. “I know you wouldn’t. But right now your classmates are hurting, and they need a blanket of comfort. That’s one of the ways we show others the love of Jesus—by comforting and supporting them when they’re sad and sharing their grief, even when we know the person they’re grieving is in heaven.” Tommy thought for a moment, then loosened the blanket and laid it over Mrs. Nelson’s knees. “I’m sorry you’re sad right now.” Mrs. Nelson smiled. “Thanks, Tommy.” –Tannis Oliveri

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 *Editor’s note: This story may not be suitable for young children. Madelyn buried her face in her hands. “I wish I’d been nicer to him.” Callie’s face was red from crying. “I’m mad that he died so young. It’s not fair.” Mrs. Nelson sat down at the empty desk beside them. She wiped her eyes with a crumpled tissue. “Jason’s car accident was a terrible tragedy. He will be missed.” Tommy plunked down in the seat next to Callie. “I wish everyone would stop crying already. Jason was a Christian, so he’s in heaven now. Can we not talk about it anymore?” “Tommy, it’s okay for us to be sad right now,” Mrs. Nelson said softly. “It’s okay to be upset about losing a classmate.” “But there’s nothing we can do about it. He’s gone. Can’t we just cheer up?” “We could,” said Mrs. Nelson. “But we should grieve with those whose hearts are hurting.” “Well, I don’t want to.” Tommy grabbed his book and walked to the reading corner. Mrs. Nelson followed and sat in the bean bag chair next to Tommy. “Are you cold, Tommy?” she asked, pointing to the blanket draped over his legs. “A little, I guess.” He tucked the fleece blanket under his knees. “How would you feel if I took the blanket away?” asked Mrs. Nelson. Tommy glanced up sharply. “Why would you do that?” “I wouldn’t, Tommy. That would be mean. That blanket is giving you warmth and comfort, right?” Tommy shrugged. “Yeah, I guess.” “Well, right now, we’re all sad about Jason passing away. In Proverbs it says that trying to cheer up a sad person is like taking a blanket away from someone who’s cold.” “I wouldn’t do that to anyone,” said Tommy. “I know you wouldn’t. But right now your classmates are hurting, and they need a blanket of comfort. That’s one of the ways we show others the love of Jesus—by comforting and supporting them when they’re sad and sharing their grief, even when we know the person they’re grieving is in heaven.” Tommy thought for a moment, then loosened the blanket and laid it over Mrs. Nelson’s knees. “I’m sorry you’re sad right now.” Mrs. Nelson smiled. “Thanks, Tommy.” –Tannis Oliveri

Sharing Grief ffdb055e-6cbc-4bab-a4e5-d0992123d6b9Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2025) As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2025)f887c961-dc59-49c5-a8c3-05de40a156b2Wed, 26 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: The Trial of Christ (2025) In this reading, we learn that all sinners are the authors of Christ’s Passion. We do not blame the Jews for the Crucifixion of Jesus as we know that it is our own sins that caused his Passion and death. Fr. Mike tells us that the Jews are not collectively responsible for Jesus’ death, and they should not be spoken of as rejected or cursed. We’re reminded that when we choose sin and deny Christ by our deeds, we crucify him anew in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 595-598. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this reading, we learn that all sinners are the authors of Christ’s Passion. We do not blame the Jews for the Crucifixion of Jesus as we know that it is our own sins that caused his Passion and death. Fr. Mike tells us that the Jews are not collectively responsible for Jesus’ death, and they should not be spoken of as rejected or cursed. We’re reminded that when we choose sin and deny Christ by our deeds, we crucify him anew in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 595-598. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 85: The Trial of Christ (2025)b6fc0e77-e92e-4fe5-a8bb-e4541fa5438dWed, 26 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: The Trial of Christ (2025) In this reading, we learn that all sinners are the authors of Christ’s Passion. We do not blame the Jews for the Crucifixion of Jesus as we know that it is our own sins that caused his Passion and death. Fr. Mike tells us that the Jews are not collectively responsible for Jesus’ death, and they should not be spoken of as rejected or cursed. We’re reminded that when we choose sin and deny Christ by our deeds, we crucify him anew in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 595-598. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this reading, we learn that all sinners are the authors of Christ’s Passion. We do not blame the Jews for the Crucifixion of Jesus as we know that it is our own sins that caused his Passion and death. Fr. Mike tells us that the Jews are not collectively responsible for Jesus’ death, and they should not be spoken of as rejected or cursed. We’re reminded that when we choose sin and deny Christ by our deeds, we crucify him anew in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 595-598. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 85: The Trial of Christ (2025)e85e9240-f9fd-4656-8691-5107eedb158fWed, 26 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2025) As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2025)2c1d0280-191a-4bc9-b967-67d801f05a3cWed, 26 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2025) As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2025)d501250c-2f7b-4b95-852d-3682254677daWed, 26 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2025) As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2025)0a2d1c18-02b1-4945-9e72-16c350a84ef1Wed, 26 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSharing Grief*Editor's note: This story may not be suitable for young children.Madelyn buried her face in her hands. "I wish I'd been nicer to him." Callie's face was red from crying. "I'm mad that he died so young. It's not fair." Mrs. Nelson sat down at the empty desk beside them. She wiped her eyes with a crumpled tissue. "Jason's car accident was a terrible tragedy. He will be missed."Tommy plunked down in the seat next to Callie. "I wish everyone would stop crying already. Jason was a Christian, so he's in heaven now. Can we not talk about it anymore?" "Tommy, it's okay for us to be sad right now," Mrs. Nelson said softly. "It's okay to be upset about losing a classmate." "But there's nothing we can do about it. He's gone. Can't we just cheer up?""We could," said Mrs. Nelson. "But we should grieve with those whose hearts are hurting.""Well, I don't want to." Tommy grabbed his book and walked to the reading corner.Mrs. Nelson followed and sat in the bean bag chair next to Tommy. "Are you cold, Tommy?" she asked, pointing to the blanket draped over his legs."A little, I guess." He tucked the fleece blanket under his knees."How would you feel if I took the blanket away?" asked Mrs. Nelson.Tommy glanced up sharply. "Why would you do that?""I wouldn't, Tommy. That would be mean. That blanket is giving you warmth and comfort, right?"Tommy shrugged. "Yeah, I guess." "Well, right now, we're all sad about Jason passing away. In Proverbs it says that trying to cheer up a sad person is like taking a blanket away from someone who's cold.""I wouldn't do that to anyone," said Tommy."I know you wouldn't. But right now your classmates are hurting, and they need a blanket of comfort. That's one of the ways we show others the love of Jesus--by comforting and supporting them when they're sad and sharing their grief, even when we know the person they're grieving is in heaven." Tommy thought for a moment, then loosened the blanket and laid it over Mrs. Nelson's knees. "I'm sorry you're sad right now."Mrs. Nelson smiled. "Thanks, Tommy."–Tannis Oliveri

*Editor's note: This story may not be suitable for young children.Madelyn buried her face in her hands. "I wish I'd been nicer to him." Callie's face was red from crying. "I'm mad that he died so young. It's not fair." Mrs. Nelson sat down at the empty desk beside them. She wiped her eyes with a crumpled tissue. "Jason's car accident was a terrible tragedy. He will be missed."Tommy plunked down in the seat next to Callie. "I wish everyone would stop crying already. Jason was a Christian, so he's in heaven now. Can we not talk about it anymore?" "Tommy, it's okay for us to be sad right now," Mrs. Nelson said softly. "It's okay to be upset about losing a classmate." "But there's nothing we can do about it. He's gone. Can't we just cheer up?""We could," said Mrs. Nelson. "But we should grieve with those whose hearts are hurting.""Well, I don't want to." Tommy grabbed his book and walked to the reading corner.Mrs. Nelson followed and sat in the bean bag chair next to Tommy. "Are you cold, Tommy?" she asked, pointing to the blanket draped over his legs."A little, I guess." He tucked the fleece blanket under his knees."How would you feel if I took the blanket away?" asked Mrs. Nelson.Tommy glanced up sharply. "Why would you do that?""I wouldn't, Tommy. That would be mean. That blanket is giving you warmth and comfort, right?"Tommy shrugged. "Yeah, I guess." "Well, right now, we're all sad about Jason passing away. In Proverbs it says that trying to cheer up a sad person is like taking a blanket away from someone who's cold.""I wouldn't do that to anyone," said Tommy."I know you wouldn't. But right now your classmates are hurting, and they need a blanket of comfort. That's one of the ways we show others the love of Jesus--by comforting and supporting them when they're sad and sharing their grief, even when we know the person they're grieving is in heaven." Tommy thought for a moment, then loosened the blanket and laid it over Mrs. Nelson's knees. "I'm sorry you're sad right now."Mrs. Nelson smiled. "Thanks, Tommy."–Tannis Oliveri

Sharing Grief83493b4c-6aa1-4d99-9fb0-f20fc72cb801Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Time with a Friend Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “It seems like so many of the guys just want to play basketball all the time,” complained Mason one afternoon. “Clayton and I always did stuff together, but now he spends more time with other kids than with me!” As Mom started to speak, Mason reached into his backpack and changed the subject. “I got an A on my math test!” he announced with a grin. “Since I did so well, can I have an extra half-hour of TV tonight? There’s a quiz show that’s fun to watch.” “All right,” said Mom. “But first do your homework—and your Bible reading too. We all agreed to read and think about a few verses each day, remember?” “Okay, Mom,” said Mason as he hurried off. Soon Mason returned to the family room and turned on the TV. “Is all your work done already?” asked Mom. “Bible reading too?” Mason frowned. “Well, um…I’ll read it later,” he said. Mom turned the TV off. “That wasn’t the agreement.” “But, Mom, reading the Bible is…” Mason hesitated. “It’s kinda boring.” Mom sat on the couch beside Mason. “Are you happy when Clayton goes off to play with other guys instead of spending time with you?” she asked. “No,” said Mason. “Of course not.” “Friends want to spend time together, doing things or just talking. We call that having fellowship with one another,” Mom explained. “We should also have fellowship with Jesus. We should spend time with Him—talking with Him and listening to what He says to us.” “I guess so,” Mason replied. “But won’t Jesus know I’m sort of bored?” Mom smiled. “If Jesus were standing here and wanted to tell you something, would you want to hear it?” Mason nodded. “Well, He has something to say to you, and He speaks through His Word,” said Mom. “The Bible is His story, and reading it is one of the best ways to spend time with Jesus and learn more about Him. Try reading it with that in mind. You might discover it’s not so boring after all.” She glanced at the clock. “Let’s look at our Bible verses together. Then I’ll fix some popcorn for us to munch on while we watch the quiz show.” –Jennifer Dorsey

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “It seems like so many of the guys just want to play basketball all the time,” complained Mason one afternoon. “Clayton and I always did stuff together, but now he spends more time with other kids than with me!” As Mom started to speak, Mason reached into his backpack and changed the subject. “I got an A on my math test!” he announced with a grin. “Since I did so well, can I have an extra half-hour of TV tonight? There’s a quiz show that’s fun to watch.” “All right,” said Mom. “But first do your homework—and your Bible reading too. We all agreed to read and think about a few verses each day, remember?” “Okay, Mom,” said Mason as he hurried off. Soon Mason returned to the family room and turned on the TV. “Is all your work done already?” asked Mom. “Bible reading too?” Mason frowned. “Well, um…I’ll read it later,” he said. Mom turned the TV off. “That wasn’t the agreement.” “But, Mom, reading the Bible is…” Mason hesitated. “It’s kinda boring.” Mom sat on the couch beside Mason. “Are you happy when Clayton goes off to play with other guys instead of spending time with you?” she asked. “No,” said Mason. “Of course not.” “Friends want to spend time together, doing things or just talking. We call that having fellowship with one another,” Mom explained. “We should also have fellowship with Jesus. We should spend time with Him—talking with Him and listening to what He says to us.” “I guess so,” Mason replied. “But won’t Jesus know I’m sort of bored?” Mom smiled. “If Jesus were standing here and wanted to tell you something, would you want to hear it?” Mason nodded. “Well, He has something to say to you, and He speaks through His Word,” said Mom. “The Bible is His story, and reading it is one of the best ways to spend time with Jesus and learn more about Him. Try reading it with that in mind. You might discover it’s not so boring after all.” She glanced at the clock. “Let’s look at our Bible verses together. Then I’ll fix some popcorn for us to munch on while we watch the quiz show.” –Jennifer Dorsey

Time with a Friend f7873b17-5044-4065-9cdd-385abef918fbTue, 25 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2025) Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2025)75e6b18b-6840-4f6a-b662-3ad00290535cTue, 25 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Claim of Savior (2025) Jesus&#39; claim that he is the one true God and the world&#39;s savior was the stumbling block for many Jews. Fr. Mike explains why Jesus&#39; invitation to the Jewish people to have faith in him was a challenging task. We learn that hardness of heart and unbelief led the Pharisees to a tragic misunderstanding of Jesus. We are also at risk of such error, and recognizing our hardness of heart can help us to grow in faith. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 587-594. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus&#39; claim that he is the one true God and the world&#39;s savior was the stumbling block for many Jews. Fr. Mike explains why Jesus&#39; invitation to the Jewish people to have faith in him was a challenging task. We learn that hardness of heart and unbelief led the Pharisees to a tragic misunderstanding of Jesus. We are also at risk of such error, and recognizing our hardness of heart can help us to grow in faith. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 587-594. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 84: The Claim of Savior (2025)b25bb011-eaec-4e6c-887f-35ee258b173aTue, 25 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Claim of Savior (2025) Jesus&#39; claim that he is the one true God and the world&#39;s savior was the stumbling block for many Jews. Fr. Mike explains why Jesus&#39; invitation to the Jewish people to have faith in him was a challenging task. We learn that hardness of heart and unbelief led the Pharisees to a tragic misunderstanding of Jesus. We are also at risk of such error, and recognizing our hardness of heart can help us to grow in faith. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 587-594. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus&#39; claim that he is the one true God and the world&#39;s savior was the stumbling block for many Jews. Fr. Mike explains why Jesus&#39; invitation to the Jewish people to have faith in him was a challenging task. We learn that hardness of heart and unbelief led the Pharisees to a tragic misunderstanding of Jesus. We are also at risk of such error, and recognizing our hardness of heart can help us to grow in faith. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 587-594. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 84: The Claim of Savior (2025)efb69498-ddb5-4f98-b0c5-a375a6acbf2cTue, 25 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2025) Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2025)ce87d6d5-af5c-4326-bf8b-97f122949f42Tue, 25 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2025) Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2025)c6899e73-94ba-4b95-a7a1-77548c5bab95Tue, 25 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2025) Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2025)a276bb2d-372b-4001-9421-1abaf2bb1020Tue, 25 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTime with a Friend"It seems like so many of the guys just want to play basketball all the time," complained Mason one afternoon. "Clayton and I always did stuff together, but now he spends more time with other kids than with me!" As Mom started to speak, Mason reached into his backpack and changed the subject. "I got an A on my math test!" he announced with a grin. "Since I did so well, can I have an extra half-hour of TV tonight? There's a quiz show that's fun to watch.""All right," said Mom. "But first do your homework--and your Bible reading too. We all agreed to read and think about a few verses each day, remember?""Okay, Mom," said Mason as he hurried off.Soon Mason returned to the family room and turned on the TV. "Is all your work done already?" asked Mom. "Bible reading too?"Mason frowned. "Well, um…I'll read it later," he said.Mom turned the TV off. "That wasn't the agreement." "But, Mom, reading the Bible is…" Mason hesitated. "It's kinda boring."Mom sat on the couch beside Mason. "Are you happy when Clayton goes off to play with other guys instead of spending time with you?" she asked."No," said Mason. "Of course not.""Friends want to spend time together, doing things or just talking. We call that having fellowship with one another," Mom explained. "We should also have fellowship with Jesus. We should spend time with Him--talking with Him and listening to what He says to us.""I guess so," Mason replied. "But won't Jesus know I'm sort of bored?"Mom smiled. "If Jesus were standing here and wanted to tell you something, would you want to hear it?" Mason nodded. "Well, He has something to say to you, and He speaks through His Word," said Mom. "The Bible is His story, and reading it is one of the best ways to spend time with Jesus and learn more about Him. Try reading it with that in mind. You might discover it's not so boring after all." She glanced at the clock. "Let's look at our Bible verses together. Then I'll fix some popcorn for us to munch on while we watch the quiz show." –Jennifer Dorsey

"It seems like so many of the guys just want to play basketball all the time," complained Mason one afternoon. "Clayton and I always did stuff together, but now he spends more time with other kids than with me!" As Mom started to speak, Mason reached into his backpack and changed the subject. "I got an A on my math test!" he announced with a grin. "Since I did so well, can I have an extra half-hour of TV tonight? There's a quiz show that's fun to watch.""All right," said Mom. "But first do your homework--and your Bible reading too. We all agreed to read and think about a few verses each day, remember?""Okay, Mom," said Mason as he hurried off.Soon Mason returned to the family room and turned on the TV. "Is all your work done already?" asked Mom. "Bible reading too?"Mason frowned. "Well, um…I'll read it later," he said.Mom turned the TV off. "That wasn't the agreement." "But, Mom, reading the Bible is…" Mason hesitated. "It's kinda boring."Mom sat on the couch beside Mason. "Are you happy when Clayton goes off to play with other guys instead of spending time with you?" she asked."No," said Mason. "Of course not.""Friends want to spend time together, doing things or just talking. We call that having fellowship with one another," Mom explained. "We should also have fellowship with Jesus. We should spend time with Him--talking with Him and listening to what He says to us.""I guess so," Mason replied. "But won't Jesus know I'm sort of bored?"Mom smiled. "If Jesus were standing here and wanted to tell you something, would you want to hear it?" Mason nodded. "Well, He has something to say to you, and He speaks through His Word," said Mom. "The Bible is His story, and reading it is one of the best ways to spend time with Jesus and learn more about Him. Try reading it with that in mind. You might discover it's not so boring after all." She glanced at the clock. "Let's look at our Bible verses together. Then I'll fix some popcorn for us to munch on while we watch the quiz show." –Jennifer Dorsey

Time with a Friend525e878d-b3e9-4fa1-9e2e-c5f28b4bb1dfTue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHeal For Your Marriage with Dean SunseriWe all bring a sorted and often traumatic past into our marriages. When our various backstories collide, we experience pain. For those who are not married yet, you have the amazing opportunity to begin healing these wounds before you hurt your spouse. For those who are already married, it's even more urgent to start this work! Join me in this episode as Dr. Dean Sunseri shares some practical advice and actions to take to begin healing yourself in whatever vocation you find yourself. He shares his story about how God brought healing into his life. Dean works with people to help find the same healing. You cand find out more about Dean, his wife HollyKem, and their work at their website: https://www.ihaveavoice.com/

We all bring a sorted and often traumatic past into our marriages. When our various backstories collide, we experience pain. For those who are not married yet, you have the amazing opportunity to begin healing these wounds before you hurt your spouse. For those who are already married, it's even more urgent to start this work! Join me in this episode as Dr. Dean Sunseri shares some practical advice and actions to take to begin healing yourself in whatever vocation you find yourself. He shares his story about how God brought healing into his life. Dean works with people to help find the same healing. You cand find out more about Dean, his wife HollyKem, and their work at their website: https://www.ihaveavoice.com/

fullHeal For Your Marriage with Dean Sunseri9a4755f2-146b-4420-9d9f-4677375ea58eMon, 24 Mar 2025 19:38:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSnapchat CEO: Exact Formula Used To Build A $130 Billion Company! I Said No To $3 Billion From Mark Zuckerberg! It’s Time To Quit Your Job When You Feel This!From turning down $3 billion from Facebook to building a $100 billion empire, Evan Spiegel reveals the blueprint behind Snapchat. Evan Spiegel, co-founder & CEO of Snapchat (now Snap Inc.), founded the app while at Stanford and became the youngest billionaire at 25. In this conversation, Evan and Steven cover how Snapchat almost didn’t exist, Evan’s ‘T-Shaped’ leadership style, getting bullied before founding Snapchat, and the harshest day of his CEO journey. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:29 The Dots That Got You Here 03:33 Did You Feel Like You Fitted In? 03:46 When Did Computers First Come In? 05:02 Things Aren’t as Complicated as They Seem 05:28 You Got Bullied 06:09 What Were You Like as a Kid 07:33 Why CEOs Don’t Do Many Podcasts 08:55 Why Did You Choose Product Design? 10:30 Your Class in Entrepreneurship 11:00 Key Lesson From Entrepreneurship Class 12:02 Big Ambitions 13:26 Entrepreneurship in Europe 16:00 Your First Failure 18:00 How to Know When to Quit 18:50 Why Love & Passion Matter 19:19 Launching Early & Getting Feedback Fast 20:39 How Initial Ideas Can Be Wrong 21:37 How You Started Snapchat 27:03 Customer Feedback to Implement 28:36 Raising Capital 29:46 Investor Feedback 30:17 Building a Social Network Sounds Delusional 31:51 Doubting Snapchat's Success 36:19 Quitting University for Snapchat 37:33 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 39:27 Are Job Titles Limiting Creativity? 40:34 Hierarchy Issues in Companies 42:22 Innovating at Snapchat 47:59 Importance of Hiring 49:00 Hiring Mistakes to Avoid 51:06 Leadership Traits of a Perfect Hire 52:25 Being Nice vs. Being Kind 53:52 T-Shaped Leadership 56:44 Advice to Younger Evan 59:39 Embedding Company Culture Early 01:01:51 When Company Culture Dilutes 01:03:35 Company Incentives 01:04:25 Worst Early Advice 01:05:47 How Mark Zuckerberg Approached You 01:10:04 Saying No to That Offer 01:13:13 Youngest Billionaire at 25 01:14:19 Managing Romantic Relationships 01:19:23 Ads 01:20:21 Your LinkedIn Bio Joke 01:22:45 Messaging Zuckerberg When They Copied Features 01:26:57 Should Big Tech Monopolies Be Stopped? 01:29:25 Hardest Day When Copied 01:30:30 Leading in Tough Times 01:31:48 Content Moderation Challenges 01:36:28 Why Meta Rolled Back Moderation Policies 01:39:20 Optimism About America 01:40:08 Social Media & Your Kids 01:42:51 Is TikTok's Ban Good for Snapchat? 01:46:07 Snapchat Going Public 01:48:28 Killing Projects You Loved 01:50:15 How Do You Prioritize? 01:52:23 Ray-Ban Spectacles Launch Reaction 01:53:37 Will Kids Learn From AI? 01:56:34 Tradeoffs With AI 01:58:22 Ads 02:00:35 Snapchat in 2025 02:02:14 Importance of Counsels at Work 02:05:34 When to Listen to Your Team 02:06:22 Work-From-Home Policies 02:08:42 Principles of a Successful Entrepreneur 02:10:18 Managing Stress 02:13:10 Worst Days of Snapchat 02:13:50 Do You Have Imposter Syndrome? 02:15:08 Would You Start Another Tech Company? 02:17:23 Hardest Thing You’ve Overcome 02:18:17 Self-Awareness 02:20:45 Do You Feel Impatient as a Leader? 02:21:35 What Would Your Team Say About You? 02:22:12 What Are You Really Good At? 02:26:55 Biggest Question Entrepreneurs Should Ask Follow Evan: Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/hnvyN8X8SRb More about Snap's new glasses - https://g2ul0.app.link/GDzqC6XeTRb Watch on YouTube: https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes Get My Book & Cards: 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook Conversation Cards: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb Follow Me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: LinkedIn Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com (Code: DIARY40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From turning down $3 billion from Facebook to building a $100 billion empire, Evan Spiegel reveals the blueprint behind Snapchat. Evan Spiegel, co-founder & CEO of Snapchat (now Snap Inc.), founded the app while at Stanford and became the youngest billionaire at 25. In this conversation, Evan and Steven cover how Snapchat almost didn’t exist, Evan’s ‘T-Shaped’ leadership style, getting bullied before founding Snapchat, and the harshest day of his CEO journey. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:29 The Dots That Got You Here 03:33 Did You Feel Like You Fitted In? 03:46 When Did Computers First Come In? 05:02 Things Aren’t as Complicated as They Seem 05:28 You Got Bullied 06:09 What Were You Like as a Kid 07:33 Why CEOs Don’t Do Many Podcasts 08:55 Why Did You Choose Product Design? 10:30 Your Class in Entrepreneurship 11:00 Key Lesson From Entrepreneurship Class 12:02 Big Ambitions 13:26 Entrepreneurship in Europe 16:00 Your First Failure 18:00 How to Know When to Quit 18:50 Why Love & Passion Matter 19:19 Launching Early & Getting Feedback Fast 20:39 How Initial Ideas Can Be Wrong 21:37 How You Started Snapchat 27:03 Customer Feedback to Implement 28:36 Raising Capital 29:46 Investor Feedback 30:17 Building a Social Network Sounds Delusional 31:51 Doubting Snapchat's Success 36:19 Quitting University for Snapchat 37:33 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 39:27 Are Job Titles Limiting Creativity? 40:34 Hierarchy Issues in Companies 42:22 Innovating at Snapchat 47:59 Importance of Hiring 49:00 Hiring Mistakes to Avoid 51:06 Leadership Traits of a Perfect Hire 52:25 Being Nice vs. Being Kind 53:52 T-Shaped Leadership 56:44 Advice to Younger Evan 59:39 Embedding Company Culture Early 01:01:51 When Company Culture Dilutes 01:03:35 Company Incentives 01:04:25 Worst Early Advice 01:05:47 How Mark Zuckerberg Approached You 01:10:04 Saying No to That Offer 01:13:13 Youngest Billionaire at 25 01:14:19 Managing Romantic Relationships 01:19:23 Ads 01:20:21 Your LinkedIn Bio Joke 01:22:45 Messaging Zuckerberg When They Copied Features 01:26:57 Should Big Tech Monopolies Be Stopped? 01:29:25 Hardest Day When Copied 01:30:30 Leading in Tough Times 01:31:48 Content Moderation Challenges 01:36:28 Why Meta Rolled Back Moderation Policies 01:39:20 Optimism About America 01:40:08 Social Media & Your Kids 01:42:51 Is TikTok's Ban Good for Snapchat? 01:46:07 Snapchat Going Public 01:48:28 Killing Projects You Loved 01:50:15 How Do You Prioritize? 01:52:23 Ray-Ban Spectacles Launch Reaction 01:53:37 Will Kids Learn From AI? 01:56:34 Tradeoffs With AI 01:58:22 Ads 02:00:35 Snapchat in 2025 02:02:14 Importance of Counsels at Work 02:05:34 When to Listen to Your Team 02:06:22 Work-From-Home Policies 02:08:42 Principles of a Successful Entrepreneur 02:10:18 Managing Stress 02:13:10 Worst Days of Snapchat 02:13:50 Do You Have Imposter Syndrome? 02:15:08 Would You Start Another Tech Company? 02:17:23 Hardest Thing You’ve Overcome 02:18:17 Self-Awareness 02:20:45 Do You Feel Impatient as a Leader? 02:21:35 What Would Your Team Say About You? 02:22:12 What Are You Really Good At? 02:26:55 Biggest Question Entrepreneurs Should Ask Follow Evan: Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/hnvyN8X8SRb More about Snap's new glasses - https://g2ul0.app.link/GDzqC6XeTRb Watch on YouTube: https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes Get My Book & Cards: 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook Conversation Cards: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb Follow Me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: LinkedIn Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com (Code: DIARY40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSnapchat CEO: Exact Formula Used To Build A $130 Billion Company! I Said No To $3 Billion From Mark Zuckerberg! It’s Time To Quit Your Job When You Feel This!9854e2fa-a0ac-49c5-ab71-68329bd26c80Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +00008937https://216.73.216.191/allTags No Mistakes Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 As Emma and Chloe started home, they ran into Weston—a school bully. “Hey, Chloe, where’d you get this hat?” asked Weston as he grabbed the red cap from her head and tossed it down on the sidewalk. Chloe stared at him. “Stop that!” yelled Emma, darting toward the cap. She returned it to Chloe, then glared at Weston. “You leave her alone.” “Thank you,” said Chloe, smiling as she placed the cap back on her head. Weston laughed and walked away. When the girls reached Chloe’s house, Chloe smiled at Emma. “Wanna walk to school together tomorrow?” she asked. “Sure,” said Emma. Then she hurried on to her own house. “What’s up?” asked Mom when she saw the expression on Emma’s face. “I’m just thinking about Chloe,” said Emma. “She has special needs, and some of the kids tease her.” She sighed and plopped down onto the couch. “Why does God allow some people to have problems like hers? Did He make a mistake when He created them?” “A mistake?” asked Mom. “Well, it doesn’t seem like life can be much fun for Chloe,” said Emma. “She has to work hard to learn even simple things.” “Yes, she does,” said Mom. “And because of that, Chloe’s parents are extremely proud of all she can do. Chloe is the joy of their lives.” “Yes, but…” Emma paused. “What about Chloe? She can’t be having much fun.” “Oh, I think she is,” said Mom. “Her mom tells me how much Chloe looks forward to going to school every day. She loves to learn and always wants to help her classmates when they don’t understand something. Chloe is a happy girl who cares about others—and she often talks about her friend Emma.” “Really?” asked Emma in surprise. Mom nodded. “Always remember that God made and loves each one of us, and He has a purpose for all He does. Although we don’t know all God’s reasons for making Chloe the way He has, we know that people like her bring God glory. God never makes a mistake. Even though we don’t fully understand how, Chloe is glorifying God in her own unique way.” –Michelle Davidson

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 As Emma and Chloe started home, they ran into Weston—a school bully. “Hey, Chloe, where’d you get this hat?” asked Weston as he grabbed the red cap from her head and tossed it down on the sidewalk. Chloe stared at him. “Stop that!” yelled Emma, darting toward the cap. She returned it to Chloe, then glared at Weston. “You leave her alone.” “Thank you,” said Chloe, smiling as she placed the cap back on her head. Weston laughed and walked away. When the girls reached Chloe’s house, Chloe smiled at Emma. “Wanna walk to school together tomorrow?” she asked. “Sure,” said Emma. Then she hurried on to her own house. “What’s up?” asked Mom when she saw the expression on Emma’s face. “I’m just thinking about Chloe,” said Emma. “She has special needs, and some of the kids tease her.” She sighed and plopped down onto the couch. “Why does God allow some people to have problems like hers? Did He make a mistake when He created them?” “A mistake?” asked Mom. “Well, it doesn’t seem like life can be much fun for Chloe,” said Emma. “She has to work hard to learn even simple things.” “Yes, she does,” said Mom. “And because of that, Chloe’s parents are extremely proud of all she can do. Chloe is the joy of their lives.” “Yes, but…” Emma paused. “What about Chloe? She can’t be having much fun.” “Oh, I think she is,” said Mom. “Her mom tells me how much Chloe looks forward to going to school every day. She loves to learn and always wants to help her classmates when they don’t understand something. Chloe is a happy girl who cares about others—and she often talks about her friend Emma.” “Really?” asked Emma in surprise. Mom nodded. “Always remember that God made and loves each one of us, and He has a purpose for all He does. Although we don’t know all God’s reasons for making Chloe the way He has, we know that people like her bring God glory. God never makes a mistake. Even though we don’t fully understand how, Chloe is glorifying God in her own unique way.” –Michelle Davidson

No Mistakes d3aa48ee-58ab-4799-b65b-8a49caaa839bMon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags No Mistakes Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 As Emma and Chloe started home, they ran into Weston—a school bully. “Hey, Chloe, where’d you get this hat?” asked Weston as he grabbed the red cap from her head and tossed it down on the sidewalk. Chloe stared at him. “Stop that!” yelled Emma, darting toward the cap. She returned it to Chloe, then glared at Weston. “You leave her alone.” “Thank you,” said Chloe, smiling as she placed the cap back on her head. Weston laughed and walked away. When the girls reached Chloe’s house, Chloe smiled at Emma. “Wanna walk to school together tomorrow?” she asked. “Sure,” said Emma. Then she hurried on to her own house. “What’s up?” asked Mom when she saw the expression on Emma’s face. “I’m just thinking about Chloe,” said Emma. “She has special needs, and some of the kids tease her.” She sighed and plopped down onto the couch. “Why does God allow some people to have problems like hers? Did He make a mistake when He created them?” “A mistake?” asked Mom. “Well, it doesn’t seem like life can be much fun for Chloe,” said Emma. “She has to work hard to learn even simple things.” “Yes, she does,” said Mom. “And because of that, Chloe’s parents are extremely proud of all she can do. Chloe is the joy of their lives.” “Yes, but…” Emma paused. “What about Chloe? She can’t be having much fun.” “Oh, I think she is,” said Mom. “Her mom tells me how much Chloe looks forward to going to school every day. She loves to learn and always wants to help her classmates when they don’t understand something. Chloe is a happy girl who cares about others—and she often talks about her friend Emma.” “Really?” asked Emma in surprise. Mom nodded. “Always remember that God made and loves each one of us, and He has a purpose for all He does. Although we don’t know all God’s reasons for making Chloe the way He has, we know that people like her bring God glory. God never makes a mistake. Even though we don’t fully understand how, Chloe is glorifying God in her own unique way.” –Michelle Davidson

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 As Emma and Chloe started home, they ran into Weston—a school bully. “Hey, Chloe, where’d you get this hat?” asked Weston as he grabbed the red cap from her head and tossed it down on the sidewalk. Chloe stared at him. “Stop that!” yelled Emma, darting toward the cap. She returned it to Chloe, then glared at Weston. “You leave her alone.” “Thank you,” said Chloe, smiling as she placed the cap back on her head. Weston laughed and walked away. When the girls reached Chloe’s house, Chloe smiled at Emma. “Wanna walk to school together tomorrow?” she asked. “Sure,” said Emma. Then she hurried on to her own house. “What’s up?” asked Mom when she saw the expression on Emma’s face. “I’m just thinking about Chloe,” said Emma. “She has special needs, and some of the kids tease her.” She sighed and plopped down onto the couch. “Why does God allow some people to have problems like hers? Did He make a mistake when He created them?” “A mistake?” asked Mom. “Well, it doesn’t seem like life can be much fun for Chloe,” said Emma. “She has to work hard to learn even simple things.” “Yes, she does,” said Mom. “And because of that, Chloe’s parents are extremely proud of all she can do. Chloe is the joy of their lives.” “Yes, but…” Emma paused. “What about Chloe? She can’t be having much fun.” “Oh, I think she is,” said Mom. “Her mom tells me how much Chloe looks forward to going to school every day. She loves to learn and always wants to help her classmates when they don’t understand something. Chloe is a happy girl who cares about others—and she often talks about her friend Emma.” “Really?” asked Emma in surprise. Mom nodded. “Always remember that God made and loves each one of us, and He has a purpose for all He does. Although we don’t know all God’s reasons for making Chloe the way He has, we know that people like her bring God glory. God never makes a mistake. Even though we don’t fully understand how, Chloe is glorifying God in her own unique way.” –Michelle Davidson

No Mistakes 3941d325-bfe1-42fe-8eca-18b57d3a3483Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2025) Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2025)fa35e9a7-cf7b-452b-b7c3-f27f99322e9fMon, 24 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: Jesus and the Temple (2025) Given that the Temple was at the heart of Jewish life and worship, Jesus’ relationship with the Temple speaks volumes. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus’ reverence for the Temple and unpacks the remarkable implications of Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 583-586. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Given that the Temple was at the heart of Jewish life and worship, Jesus’ relationship with the Temple speaks volumes. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus’ reverence for the Temple and unpacks the remarkable implications of Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 583-586. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 83: Jesus and the Temple (2025)b086cf02-aa60-4a40-8c97-6efcfff10266Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: Jesus and the Temple (2025) Given that the Temple was at the heart of Jewish life and worship, Jesus’ relationship with the Temple speaks volumes. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus’ reverence for the Temple and unpacks the remarkable implications of Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 583-586. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Given that the Temple was at the heart of Jewish life and worship, Jesus’ relationship with the Temple speaks volumes. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus’ reverence for the Temple and unpacks the remarkable implications of Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 583-586. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 83: Jesus and the Temple (2025)1344b6c6-0057-4add-b405-1f33fe3397f3Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2025) Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2025)666062c1-4107-439c-a265-2fa15eec8d18Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2025) Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2025)2c37798f-15b4-451b-8ccd-d5b1161890e7Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2025) Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2025)d78e852a-7b0a-4bdc-b814-7ac692a62af9Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo MistakesAs Emma and Chloe started home, they ran into Weston--a school bully. "Hey, Chloe, where'd you get this hat?" asked Weston as he grabbed the red cap from her head and tossed it down on the sidewalk. Chloe stared at him."Stop that!" yelled Emma, darting toward the cap. She returned it to Chloe, then glared at Weston. "You leave her alone." "Thank you," said Chloe, smiling as she placed the cap back on her head. Weston laughed and walked away.When the girls reached Chloe's house, Chloe smiled at Emma. "Wanna walk to school together tomorrow?" she asked."Sure," said Emma. Then she hurried on to her own house."What's up?" asked Mom when she saw the expression on Emma's face."I'm just thinking about Chloe," said Emma. "She has special needs, and some of the kids tease her." She sighed and plopped down onto the couch. "Why does God allow some people to have problems like hers? Did He make a mistake when He created them?""A mistake?" asked Mom."Well, it doesn't seem like life can be much fun for Chloe," said Emma. "She has to work hard to learn even simple things.""Yes, she does," said Mom. "And because of that, Chloe's parents are extremely proud of all she can do. Chloe is the joy of their lives.""Yes, but…" Emma paused. "What about Chloe? She can't be having much fun.""Oh, I think she is," said Mom. "Her mom tells me how much Chloe looks forward to going to school every day. She loves to learn and always wants to help her classmates when they don't understand something. Chloe is a happy girl who cares about others--and she often talks about her friend Emma.""Really?" asked Emma in surprise. Mom nodded. "Always remember that God made and loves each one of us, and He has a purpose for all He does. Although we don't know all God's reasons for making Chloe the way He has, we know that people like her bring God glory. God never makes a mistake. Even though we don't fully understand how, Chloe is glorifying God in her own unique way." –Michelle Davidson

As Emma and Chloe started home, they ran into Weston--a school bully. "Hey, Chloe, where'd you get this hat?" asked Weston as he grabbed the red cap from her head and tossed it down on the sidewalk. Chloe stared at him."Stop that!" yelled Emma, darting toward the cap. She returned it to Chloe, then glared at Weston. "You leave her alone." "Thank you," said Chloe, smiling as she placed the cap back on her head. Weston laughed and walked away.When the girls reached Chloe's house, Chloe smiled at Emma. "Wanna walk to school together tomorrow?" she asked."Sure," said Emma. Then she hurried on to her own house."What's up?" asked Mom when she saw the expression on Emma's face."I'm just thinking about Chloe," said Emma. "She has special needs, and some of the kids tease her." She sighed and plopped down onto the couch. "Why does God allow some people to have problems like hers? Did He make a mistake when He created them?""A mistake?" asked Mom."Well, it doesn't seem like life can be much fun for Chloe," said Emma. "She has to work hard to learn even simple things.""Yes, she does," said Mom. "And because of that, Chloe's parents are extremely proud of all she can do. Chloe is the joy of their lives.""Yes, but…" Emma paused. "What about Chloe? She can't be having much fun.""Oh, I think she is," said Mom. "Her mom tells me how much Chloe looks forward to going to school every day. She loves to learn and always wants to help her classmates when they don't understand something. Chloe is a happy girl who cares about others--and she often talks about her friend Emma.""Really?" asked Emma in surprise. Mom nodded. "Always remember that God made and loves each one of us, and He has a purpose for all He does. Although we don't know all God's reasons for making Chloe the way He has, we know that people like her bring God glory. God never makes a mistake. Even though we don't fully understand how, Chloe is glorifying God in her own unique way." –Michelle Davidson

No Mistakes224ecc08-8d75-4ea3-ae3b-9791e2ac1d23Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Repotted to Grow Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Austin sighed as he dropped his backpack to the kitchen floor and sat down at the table. His family had moved recently, and he missed his old school and all the friends he’d left behind. “Did you have a good day?” Mom asked. Austin shook his head. “I know it’s hard for you, Austin,” Mom said. “Adjusting takes time.” “I guess,” said Austin. “But I don’t think I’ll ever like my new teacher as much as I liked Mr. Jackson. And the kids here play games I’ve never heard of!” “Well, give your new school a chance,” said Mom. “You’ve only been there a couple of days. And remember, Jesus is just as close to you here as He was before. Trust Him—He can help you.” She opened the patio door. “Speaking of help, do you want help filling the planters with the flowers I bought today?” “Okay,” said Austin. They got to work, and when the planting was finished, Austin stood and admired the bright petunias and geraniums. When Austin came home from school the next day, the plants were drooping. “Mom, what’s wrong with the flowers we planted?” “Their roots were shocked when we repotted them,” said Mom. “But they’ll be all right. They’ll adjust, and soon they’ll look better than ever.” She smiled at Austin. “How was your day?” “Well…” Austin paused as he recalled things that had happened that day—his teacher saying, “Good job,” when she handed back his math paper, and two boys asking him to play basketball with them at recess. “You know what?” said Austin. “I think I’m kind of like those flowers. Moving here gave me a bit of a shock, but I’m adjusting.” “Good,” said Mom. She smiled. “Think about it this way—we give our flowers everything they need in their new pots because we want them to grow. And God loves you even more than we love our flowers! He gives His children everything we need too—Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to help us and always be with us. He is with us during this transition. Keep talking to Jesus about it, and trust Him to help you grow.” –Carolyn E. Yost

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Austin sighed as he dropped his backpack to the kitchen floor and sat down at the table. His family had moved recently, and he missed his old school and all the friends he’d left behind. “Did you have a good day?” Mom asked. Austin shook his head. “I know it’s hard for you, Austin,” Mom said. “Adjusting takes time.” “I guess,” said Austin. “But I don’t think I’ll ever like my new teacher as much as I liked Mr. Jackson. And the kids here play games I’ve never heard of!” “Well, give your new school a chance,” said Mom. “You’ve only been there a couple of days. And remember, Jesus is just as close to you here as He was before. Trust Him—He can help you.” She opened the patio door. “Speaking of help, do you want help filling the planters with the flowers I bought today?” “Okay,” said Austin. They got to work, and when the planting was finished, Austin stood and admired the bright petunias and geraniums. When Austin came home from school the next day, the plants were drooping. “Mom, what’s wrong with the flowers we planted?” “Their roots were shocked when we repotted them,” said Mom. “But they’ll be all right. They’ll adjust, and soon they’ll look better than ever.” She smiled at Austin. “How was your day?” “Well…” Austin paused as he recalled things that had happened that day—his teacher saying, “Good job,” when she handed back his math paper, and two boys asking him to play basketball with them at recess. “You know what?” said Austin. “I think I’m kind of like those flowers. Moving here gave me a bit of a shock, but I’m adjusting.” “Good,” said Mom. She smiled. “Think about it this way—we give our flowers everything they need in their new pots because we want them to grow. And God loves you even more than we love our flowers! He gives His children everything we need too—Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to help us and always be with us. He is with us during this transition. Keep talking to Jesus about it, and trust Him to help you grow.” –Carolyn E. Yost

Repotted to Grow d374c8ff-c99f-4eb5-86c0-b484faac0b6cSun, 23 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2025) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2025)9cfd37ca-3c8b-425c-afff-36981e2c2a3cSun, 23 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: Jesus and the Law (2025) What is Jesus’ relationship with the Old Testament Law? Our Catechism readings today reveal that Jesus is the Author of the Law who provides the definitive interpretation of the Law. We learn that Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but rather to fulfill the Law in its totality. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between Temple Laws, Kingdom Laws, and Moral Laws in Scripture. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 577-582. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What is Jesus’ relationship with the Old Testament Law? Our Catechism readings today reveal that Jesus is the Author of the Law who provides the definitive interpretation of the Law. We learn that Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but rather to fulfill the Law in its totality. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between Temple Laws, Kingdom Laws, and Moral Laws in Scripture. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 577-582. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 82: Jesus and the Law (2025)160732a3-d389-4d37-90d8-36d851054703Sun, 23 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: Jesus and the Law (2025) What is Jesus’ relationship with the Old Testament Law? Our Catechism readings today reveal that Jesus is the Author of the Law who provides the definitive interpretation of the Law. We learn that Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but rather to fulfill the Law in its totality. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between Temple Laws, Kingdom Laws, and Moral Laws in Scripture. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 577-582. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What is Jesus’ relationship with the Old Testament Law? Our Catechism readings today reveal that Jesus is the Author of the Law who provides the definitive interpretation of the Law. We learn that Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but rather to fulfill the Law in its totality. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between Temple Laws, Kingdom Laws, and Moral Laws in Scripture. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 577-582. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 82: Jesus and the Law (2025)fe673737-e8df-49fe-b7a6-78a97f978ac4Sun, 23 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2025) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2025)6de9d066-ce70-4a70-806d-c323a0bff774Sun, 23 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2025) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2025)aa317c46-a438-474a-b1fc-84ae732bac63Sun, 23 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2025) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2025)95a9c21b-5d90-448a-b280-8e8152eb50e3Sun, 23 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRepotted to GrowAustin sighed as he dropped his backpack to the kitchen floor and sat down at the table. His family had moved recently, and he missed his old school and all the friends he'd left behind. "Did you have a good day?" Mom asked. Austin shook his head. "I know it's hard for you, Austin," Mom said. "Adjusting takes time.""I guess," said Austin. "But I don't think I'll ever like my new teacher as much as I liked Mr. Jackson. And the kids here play games I've never heard of!""Well, give your new school a chance," said Mom. "You've only been there a couple of days. And remember, Jesus is just as close to you here as He was before. Trust Him--He can help you." She opened the patio door. "Speaking of help, do you want help filling the planters with the flowers I bought today?" "Okay," said Austin. They got to work, and when the planting was finished, Austin stood and admired the bright petunias and geraniums.When Austin came home from school the next day, the plants were drooping. "Mom, what's wrong with the flowers we planted?" "Their roots were shocked when we repotted them," said Mom. "But they'll be all right. They'll adjust, and soon they'll look better than ever." She smiled at Austin. "How was your day?" "Well…" Austin paused as he recalled things that had happened that day--his teacher saying, "Good job," when she handed back his math paper, and two boys asking him to play basketball with them at recess. "You know what?" said Austin. "I think I'm kind of like those flowers. Moving here gave me a bit of a shock, but I'm adjusting.""Good," said Mom. She smiled. "Think about it this way--we give our flowers everything they need in their new pots because we want them to grow. And God loves you even more than we love our flowers! He gives His children everything we need too--Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to help us and always be with us. He is with us during this transition. Keep talking to Jesus about it, and trust Him to help you grow." –Carolyn E. Yost

Austin sighed as he dropped his backpack to the kitchen floor and sat down at the table. His family had moved recently, and he missed his old school and all the friends he'd left behind. "Did you have a good day?" Mom asked. Austin shook his head. "I know it's hard for you, Austin," Mom said. "Adjusting takes time.""I guess," said Austin. "But I don't think I'll ever like my new teacher as much as I liked Mr. Jackson. And the kids here play games I've never heard of!""Well, give your new school a chance," said Mom. "You've only been there a couple of days. And remember, Jesus is just as close to you here as He was before. Trust Him--He can help you." She opened the patio door. "Speaking of help, do you want help filling the planters with the flowers I bought today?" "Okay," said Austin. They got to work, and when the planting was finished, Austin stood and admired the bright petunias and geraniums.When Austin came home from school the next day, the plants were drooping. "Mom, what's wrong with the flowers we planted?" "Their roots were shocked when we repotted them," said Mom. "But they'll be all right. They'll adjust, and soon they'll look better than ever." She smiled at Austin. "How was your day?" "Well…" Austin paused as he recalled things that had happened that day--his teacher saying, "Good job," when she handed back his math paper, and two boys asking him to play basketball with them at recess. "You know what?" said Austin. "I think I'm kind of like those flowers. Moving here gave me a bit of a shock, but I'm adjusting.""Good," said Mom. She smiled. "Think about it this way--we give our flowers everything they need in their new pots because we want them to grow. And God loves you even more than we love our flowers! He gives His children everything we need too--Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to help us and always be with us. He is with us during this transition. Keep talking to Jesus about it, and trust Him to help you grow." –Carolyn E. Yost

Repotted to Grow9ebf0978-0bb2-4ace-b041-0f6e7d49117aSun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3/23/25 The Place of the Way: The Valley Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. We all want peak moments, but growth happens in the Valley. Why do we walk through valleys? What good is life in the valley? Is it only a negative? Is it always a punishment from God? Or could the valley be necessary? Mass Readings from March 23, 2025: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Psalm 103: 1-4, 6-8, 111 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. We all want peak moments, but growth happens in the Valley. Why do we walk through valleys? What good is life in the valley? Is it only a negative? Is it always a punishment from God? Or could the valley be necessary? Mass Readings from March 23, 2025: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Psalm 103: 1-4, 6-8, 111 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9

full3/23/25 The Place of the Way: The Valley7d373ccb-850d-4e2d-9a1e-45e80c0833c8Sat, 22 Mar 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/23/25 The Place of the Way: The Valley Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. We all want peak moments, but growth happens in the Valley. Why do we walk through valleys? What good is life in the valley? Is it only a negative? Is it always a punishment from God? Or could the valley be necessary? Mass Readings from March 23, 2025: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Psalm 103: 1-4, 6-8, 111 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. We all want peak moments, but growth happens in the Valley. Why do we walk through valleys? What good is life in the valley? Is it only a negative? Is it always a punishment from God? Or could the valley be necessary? Mass Readings from March 23, 2025: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Psalm 103: 1-4, 6-8, 111 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9

full03/23/25 The Place of the Way: The Valleyfa2a0dcf-c494-4a8b-8988-74f9a2031fe1Sat, 22 Mar 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags All You Have to Do Is Ask Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Sarah groaned as she hunched over her math textbook. Mom looked up from her computer. “What’s wrong, honey?” she asked. “You seem upset.” “I have a test tomorrow, and I’ve got to make a B to stay on the honor roll. I’ve tried and tried, but I just can’t get these problems!” She threw down her pencil in frustration. “Plus, I messed up at practice this afternoon. There’s no way Coach will let me start at the game next week. And did I mention that I don’t have many friends?” Sarah pressed her face into her hands. “Nothing is going right!” “I’m sorry, honey.” Mom stood from the kitchen table. “Do you want a snack?” “Sure, Mom. Ice cream, maybe? And a soda?” Mom opened the refrigerator. “Have you talked to God about these problems?” Sarah shrugged. “I guess. But it’s like He’s not even listening.” Mom set a glass on the table and unscrewed a bottle of vinegar. She poured vinegar into the glass. Then she cracked a raw egg into a bowl and set it in front of Sarah. “Mom!” cried Sarah. “What are you doing?” Mom smiled and took away the dishes. “I’m your mother, and I love you. So I wouldn’t actually give you vinegar and a raw egg when you asked for a snack, right?” “Right,” said Sarah hesitantly. “Well, God loves you even more than a parent could. When we ask God for something, we should trust that He will give us what’s best. After all, He’s already given us the best gift there is—Jesus!” Mom placed a glass of milk and a granola bar on the table. “Now, here’s your real snack.” Sarah looked at the healthy food. “That’s not what I asked for.” “No, it’s not,” said Mom. “But it’s good for you. And God gives you good things too.” Sarah picked up the granola bar and grinned. “Even if it’s not exactly what I wanted?” “That’s right,” said Mom. “He loves to give us good gifts, but sometimes what we ask for isn’t what’s best for us. But He still gives us good things—like when you didn’t have any friends and He brought you Hailey and Mallory, remember? All you have to do is ask.” –Jennifer Dillard

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Sarah groaned as she hunched over her math textbook. Mom looked up from her computer. “What’s wrong, honey?” she asked. “You seem upset.” “I have a test tomorrow, and I’ve got to make a B to stay on the honor roll. I’ve tried and tried, but I just can’t get these problems!” She threw down her pencil in frustration. “Plus, I messed up at practice this afternoon. There’s no way Coach will let me start at the game next week. And did I mention that I don’t have many friends?” Sarah pressed her face into her hands. “Nothing is going right!” “I’m sorry, honey.” Mom stood from the kitchen table. “Do you want a snack?” “Sure, Mom. Ice cream, maybe? And a soda?” Mom opened the refrigerator. “Have you talked to God about these problems?” Sarah shrugged. “I guess. But it’s like He’s not even listening.” Mom set a glass on the table and unscrewed a bottle of vinegar. She poured vinegar into the glass. Then she cracked a raw egg into a bowl and set it in front of Sarah. “Mom!” cried Sarah. “What are you doing?” Mom smiled and took away the dishes. “I’m your mother, and I love you. So I wouldn’t actually give you vinegar and a raw egg when you asked for a snack, right?” “Right,” said Sarah hesitantly. “Well, God loves you even more than a parent could. When we ask God for something, we should trust that He will give us what’s best. After all, He’s already given us the best gift there is—Jesus!” Mom placed a glass of milk and a granola bar on the table. “Now, here’s your real snack.” Sarah looked at the healthy food. “That’s not what I asked for.” “No, it’s not,” said Mom. “But it’s good for you. And God gives you good things too.” Sarah picked up the granola bar and grinned. “Even if it’s not exactly what I wanted?” “That’s right,” said Mom. “He loves to give us good gifts, but sometimes what we ask for isn’t what’s best for us. But He still gives us good things—like when you didn’t have any friends and He brought you Hailey and Mallory, remember? All you have to do is ask.” –Jennifer Dillard

All You Have to Do Is Ask 2700fa33-4fce-4821-aaa1-6bc746ed41e5Sat, 22 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2025) As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2025)96106edd-1118-4cd0-a510-520ac16c8801Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2025) As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2025)e4efe44e-6580-4ee5-961a-e2b13e842d8eSat, 22 Mar 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2025) As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2025)134a3fe3-c8b6-47ff-86b9-5091fc3250c1Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2025) As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2025)3d4d9110-f453-4e9f-91eb-b3b9de9c9cb6Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)efb38c7b-afd9-490f-b64e-44fdf71f2af7Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Christ’s Paschal Mystery (2025) Fr. Mike begins his examination of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and ultimate Resurrection. He emphasizes that all of Scripture points to this Paschal Mystery, and that through our faith, we can try to examine the circumstances of Jesus’ life to fully understand our own redemption. We also explore Jesus’ relationship with Israel and our own relationship with our Jewish forefathers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 571-576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike begins his examination of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and ultimate Resurrection. He emphasizes that all of Scripture points to this Paschal Mystery, and that through our faith, we can try to examine the circumstances of Jesus’ life to fully understand our own redemption. We also explore Jesus’ relationship with Israel and our own relationship with our Jewish forefathers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 571-576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 81: Christ’s Paschal Mystery (2025)202294a6-36a6-47e6-94b9-6b09635ca740Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Christ’s Paschal Mystery (2025) Fr. Mike begins his examination of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and ultimate Resurrection. He emphasizes that all of Scripture points to this Paschal Mystery, and that through our faith, we can try to examine the circumstances of Jesus’ life to fully understand our own redemption. We also explore Jesus’ relationship with Israel and our own relationship with our Jewish forefathers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 571-576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike begins his examination of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and ultimate Resurrection. He emphasizes that all of Scripture points to this Paschal Mystery, and that through our faith, we can try to examine the circumstances of Jesus’ life to fully understand our own redemption. We also explore Jesus’ relationship with Israel and our own relationship with our Jewish forefathers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 571-576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 81: Christ’s Paschal Mystery (2025)d60a5a96-49b1-40dc-b13b-6e2cdda96b34Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)4164329a-a8cd-4e50-8d07-e10b349a983fSat, 22 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)4a3909ec-5e6d-41c9-87a9-3d93b8d89145Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)dddf7979-2bfc-48d6-889f-ef4fa5bd12d8Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMatthew 7:7-12Sarah groaned as she hunched over her math textbook. Mom looked up from her computer. "What's wrong, honey?" she asked. "You seem upset.""I have a test tomorrow, and I've got to make a B to stay on the honor roll. I've tried and tried, but I just can't get these problems!" She threw down her pencil in frustration. "Plus, I messed up at practice this afternoon. There's no way Coach will let me start at the game next week. And did I mention that I don't have many friends?" Sarah pressed her face into her hands. "Nothing is going right!""I'm sorry, honey." Mom stood from the kitchen table. "Do you want a snack?""Sure, Mom. Ice cream, maybe? And a soda?"Mom opened the refrigerator. "Have you talked to God about these problems?"Sarah shrugged. "I guess. But it's like He's not even listening."Mom set a glass on the table and unscrewed a bottle of vinegar. She poured vinegar into the glass. Then she cracked a raw egg into a bowl and set it in front of Sarah."Mom!" cried Sarah. "What are you doing?"Mom smiled and took away the dishes. "I'm your mother, and I love you. So I wouldn't actually give you vinegar and a raw egg when you asked for a snack, right?""Right," said Sarah hesitantly."Well, God loves you even more than a parent could. When we ask God for something, we should trust that He will give us what's best. After all, He's already given us the best gift there is--Jesus!" Mom placed a glass of milk and a granola bar on the table. "Now, here's your real snack."Sarah looked at the healthy food. "That's not what I asked for.""No, it's not," said Mom. "But it's good for you. And God gives you good things too."Sarah picked up the granola bar and grinned. "Even if it's not exactly what I wanted?""That's right," said Mom. "He loves to give us good gifts, but sometimes what we ask for isn't what's best for us. But He still gives us good things--like when you didn't have any friends and He brought you Hailey and Mallory, remember? All you have to do is ask."–Jennifer Dillard

Sarah groaned as she hunched over her math textbook. Mom looked up from her computer. "What's wrong, honey?" she asked. "You seem upset.""I have a test tomorrow, and I've got to make a B to stay on the honor roll. I've tried and tried, but I just can't get these problems!" She threw down her pencil in frustration. "Plus, I messed up at practice this afternoon. There's no way Coach will let me start at the game next week. And did I mention that I don't have many friends?" Sarah pressed her face into her hands. "Nothing is going right!""I'm sorry, honey." Mom stood from the kitchen table. "Do you want a snack?""Sure, Mom. Ice cream, maybe? And a soda?"Mom opened the refrigerator. "Have you talked to God about these problems?"Sarah shrugged. "I guess. But it's like He's not even listening."Mom set a glass on the table and unscrewed a bottle of vinegar. She poured vinegar into the glass. Then she cracked a raw egg into a bowl and set it in front of Sarah."Mom!" cried Sarah. "What are you doing?"Mom smiled and took away the dishes. "I'm your mother, and I love you. So I wouldn't actually give you vinegar and a raw egg when you asked for a snack, right?""Right," said Sarah hesitantly."Well, God loves you even more than a parent could. When we ask God for something, we should trust that He will give us what's best. After all, He's already given us the best gift there is--Jesus!" Mom placed a glass of milk and a granola bar on the table. "Now, here's your real snack."Sarah looked at the healthy food. "That's not what I asked for.""No, it's not," said Mom. "But it's good for you. And God gives you good things too."Sarah picked up the granola bar and grinned. "Even if it's not exactly what I wanted?""That's right," said Mom. "He loves to give us good gifts, but sometimes what we ask for isn't what's best for us. But He still gives us good things--like when you didn't have any friends and He brought you Hailey and Mallory, remember? All you have to do is ask."–Jennifer Dillard

Matthew 7:7-12039bac41-11a9-4c79-848d-b2ba9fce4f4fSat, 22 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPast & Shame | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   today, we discuss the past and the shame that comes with it. we address, clarify, and bare our souls.   we love you so much. thank you for being on the journey with us. -Ang & Ari   Good ranchers special offer for this month: Free ground beef, bacon, chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code GGB. https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   today, we discuss the past and the shame that comes with it. we address, clarify, and bare our souls.   we love you so much. thank you for being on the journey with us. -Ang & Ari   Good ranchers special offer for this month: Free ground beef, bacon, chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code GGB. https://go.goodranchers.com/ggb   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour   WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullPast & Shame | Girls Gone Bible80c7d922-4fd1-4863-a7d3-213e76360be1Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:33:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagshow do i get free from the shame of my past?Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through submissions sent in by you guys! Ally talks through topics such as forgiveness in sin, ministering to those about Jesus, and modesty. Please let us know if you love these types of episodes and if there are any more topics you'd love for us to cover! "And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins." Hebrews 8:12 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through submissions sent in by you guys! Ally talks through topics such as forgiveness in sin, ministering to those about Jesus, and modesty. Please let us know if you love these types of episodes and if there are any more topics you'd love for us to cover! "And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins." Hebrews 8:12 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullhow do i get free from the shame of my past?2c28e1b1-face-44d8-871e-faf1caec7738Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +00002300https://216.73.216.191/allTagshow do i get free from the shame of my past?Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through submissions sent in by you guys! Ally talks through topics such as forgiveness in sin, ministering to those about Jesus, and modesty. Please let us know if you love these types of episodes and if there are any more topics you'd love for us to cover! "And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins." Hebrews 8:12 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through submissions sent in by you guys! Ally talks through topics such as forgiveness in sin, ministering to those about Jesus, and modesty. Please let us know if you love these types of episodes and if there are any more topics you'd love for us to cover! "And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins." Hebrews 8:12 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullhow do i get free from the shame of my past?0afb62d4-a640-4923-a157-d776361db1e8Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 205: Neuroscientist Reveals 4 Hacks to Rewire Your Brain For Growth & Success! - Dr Tara SwartYour thoughts are more powerful than you think! Neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart reveals how positive language, visualisation, and certain foods and exercises can supercharge neuroplasticity, rewiring your brain for growth and success. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/GRR8PSOdTRb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/lY2wnQVdTRb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr. Tara Swart - https://www.taraswart.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your thoughts are more powerful than you think! Neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart reveals how positive language, visualisation, and certain foods and exercises can supercharge neuroplasticity, rewiring your brain for growth and success. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/GRR8PSOdTRb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/lY2wnQVdTRb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr. Tara Swart - https://www.taraswart.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 205: Neuroscientist Reveals 4 Hacks to Rewire Your Brain For Growth & Success! - Dr Tara Swart99b0d619-2da4-43f6-8794-6dc8fcb22d1eFri, 21 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +00001585https://216.73.216.191/allTags Penguin Waddle Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “Look at that cute little penguin!” Abby said to her friend Kayla. “Waddle, waddle! Penguins are my favorite animal at the zoo.” “Look at this penguin. He’s flying through the water!” Mom called out. “Wow, they’re fast swimmers,” said Kayla. “Let’s go see the polar bears now!” “Okay. Bye, penguins,” Abby said. She walked with Kayla over to the polar bear exhibit. “Wow, look at his feet! They’re huge!” “And his claws!” said Kayla. “God sure did make polar bears way different from penguins.” Abby giggled. “Yeah, the only thing they have in common is they both love the cold!” By the end of the day, they had seen animals from North America to Africa. Kayla liked the giraffes best, but Abby still loved the penguins. On the way back through the zoo, Abby and Kayla ran inside the penguin exhibit one more time. “I could just sit and watch the penguins all day,” Abby said. Kayla nodded. “Yeah, the penguins are really cool. You know, like awesome-cool. Well, cool-cool too. But I’m freezing!” Kayla and Abby both burst out laughing, then pretended to be penguins and waddled toward the exit. When Abby got home, she showed her dad a penguin plush toy she’d gotten at the zoo gift shop. Then she waddled around like a penguin all evening, carrying her new plush toy in her arms. During devotions that evening, Mom said, “You know, every time I visit the zoo, I come home even more amazed at God’s creation. All those different animals, from penguins to giraffes, are so uniquely made.” “And we’re pretty unique and special too,” Dad added. “Listen to this Bible verse. ‘For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.’ God calls us His masterpiece! Out of all the creatures He’s made, we are the most special to Him—so special that Jesus became one of us and died to save us so we could enjoy eternal life with Him.” “Wow,” said Abby. “God calls me His masterpiece? That is so cool!” After they had closed in prayer, Abby held her penguin close and went waddling down the hall to her room. –Lisa Fuller

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “Look at that cute little penguin!” Abby said to her friend Kayla. “Waddle, waddle! Penguins are my favorite animal at the zoo.” “Look at this penguin. He’s flying through the water!” Mom called out. “Wow, they’re fast swimmers,” said Kayla. “Let’s go see the polar bears now!” “Okay. Bye, penguins,” Abby said. She walked with Kayla over to the polar bear exhibit. “Wow, look at his feet! They’re huge!” “And his claws!” said Kayla. “God sure did make polar bears way different from penguins.” Abby giggled. “Yeah, the only thing they have in common is they both love the cold!” By the end of the day, they had seen animals from North America to Africa. Kayla liked the giraffes best, but Abby still loved the penguins. On the way back through the zoo, Abby and Kayla ran inside the penguin exhibit one more time. “I could just sit and watch the penguins all day,” Abby said. Kayla nodded. “Yeah, the penguins are really cool. You know, like awesome-cool. Well, cool-cool too. But I’m freezing!” Kayla and Abby both burst out laughing, then pretended to be penguins and waddled toward the exit. When Abby got home, she showed her dad a penguin plush toy she’d gotten at the zoo gift shop. Then she waddled around like a penguin all evening, carrying her new plush toy in her arms. During devotions that evening, Mom said, “You know, every time I visit the zoo, I come home even more amazed at God’s creation. All those different animals, from penguins to giraffes, are so uniquely made.” “And we’re pretty unique and special too,” Dad added. “Listen to this Bible verse. ‘For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.’ God calls us His masterpiece! Out of all the creatures He’s made, we are the most special to Him—so special that Jesus became one of us and died to save us so we could enjoy eternal life with Him.” “Wow,” said Abby. “God calls me His masterpiece? That is so cool!” After they had closed in prayer, Abby held her penguin close and went waddling down the hall to her room. –Lisa Fuller

Penguin Waddle 1fee9c34-92c9-4784-90ff-345064f9f385Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2025) As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2025)035d2632-fc88-4b42-b283-d566fcc65a30Fri, 21 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Summary of the Mysteries of Christ’s Life (2025) We have arrived at another nugget day, or In Brief day, for the paragraphs on the mysteries of Christ’s life. On today’s “mystery nugget” day, Fr. Mike recounts the significance of Christ’s obedience to the Father and our own obedience to God’s will. He also emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the mysteries of Christ’s life by reading and meditating on the Gospels and praying the Rosary. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 561-570. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have arrived at another nugget day, or In Brief day, for the paragraphs on the mysteries of Christ’s life. On today’s “mystery nugget” day, Fr. Mike recounts the significance of Christ’s obedience to the Father and our own obedience to God’s will. He also emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the mysteries of Christ’s life by reading and meditating on the Gospels and praying the Rosary. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 561-570. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 80: Summary of the Mysteries of Christ’s Life (2025)c5de1f0e-b84e-4748-988e-69f26bbeab18Fri, 21 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Summary of the Mysteries of Christ’s Life (2025) We have arrived at another nugget day, or In Brief day, for the paragraphs on the mysteries of Christ’s life. On today’s “mystery nugget” day, Fr. Mike recounts the significance of Christ’s obedience to the Father and our own obedience to God’s will. He also emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the mysteries of Christ’s life by reading and meditating on the Gospels and praying the Rosary. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 561-570. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have arrived at another nugget day, or In Brief day, for the paragraphs on the mysteries of Christ’s life. On today’s “mystery nugget” day, Fr. Mike recounts the significance of Christ’s obedience to the Father and our own obedience to God’s will. He also emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the mysteries of Christ’s life by reading and meditating on the Gospels and praying the Rosary. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 561-570. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 80: Summary of the Mysteries of Christ’s Life (2025)38466b18-755e-419e-b079-becce85d4cd3Fri, 21 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2025) As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2025)b88641d5-5736-4a3c-8ff3-15c5e124f8c1Fri, 21 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2025) As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2025)9be8d371-f754-4b90-9506-cdab49625e69Fri, 21 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2025) As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2025)6c5d0f8a-be21-4d5f-b30a-03770769a9feFri, 21 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPenguin Waddle"Look at that cute little penguin!" Abby said to her friend Kayla. "Waddle, waddle! Penguins are my favorite animal at the zoo.""Look at this penguin. He's flying through the water!" Mom called out. "Wow, they're fast swimmers," said Kayla. "Let's go see the polar bears now!""Okay. Bye, penguins," Abby said. She walked with Kayla over to the polar bear exhibit. "Wow, look at his feet! They're huge!" "And his claws!" said Kayla. "God sure did make polar bears way different from penguins." Abby giggled. "Yeah, the only thing they have in common is they both love the cold!" By the end of the day, they had seen animals from North America to Africa. Kayla liked the giraffes best, but Abby still loved the penguins. On the way back through the zoo, Abby and Kayla ran inside the penguin exhibit one more time."I could just sit and watch the penguins all day," Abby said. Kayla nodded. "Yeah, the penguins are really cool. You know, like awesome-cool. Well, cool-cool too. But I'm freezing!" Kayla and Abby both burst out laughing, then pretended to be penguins and waddled toward the exit.When Abby got home, she showed her dad a penguin plush toy she'd gotten at the zoo gift shop. Then she waddled around like a penguin all evening, carrying her new plush toy in her arms.During devotions that evening, Mom said, "You know, every time I visit the zoo, I come home even more amazed at God's creation. All those different animals, from penguins to giraffes, are so uniquely made." "And we're pretty unique and special too," Dad added. "Listen to this Bible verse. 'For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.' God calls us His masterpiece! Out of all the creatures He's made, we are the most special to Him--so special that Jesus became one of us and died to save us so we could enjoy eternal life with Him.""Wow," said Abby. "God calls me His masterpiece? That is so cool!"After they had closed in prayer, Abby held her penguin close and went waddling down the hall to her room. –Lisa Fuller

"Look at that cute little penguin!" Abby said to her friend Kayla. "Waddle, waddle! Penguins are my favorite animal at the zoo.""Look at this penguin. He's flying through the water!" Mom called out. "Wow, they're fast swimmers," said Kayla. "Let's go see the polar bears now!""Okay. Bye, penguins," Abby said. She walked with Kayla over to the polar bear exhibit. "Wow, look at his feet! They're huge!" "And his claws!" said Kayla. "God sure did make polar bears way different from penguins." Abby giggled. "Yeah, the only thing they have in common is they both love the cold!" By the end of the day, they had seen animals from North America to Africa. Kayla liked the giraffes best, but Abby still loved the penguins. On the way back through the zoo, Abby and Kayla ran inside the penguin exhibit one more time."I could just sit and watch the penguins all day," Abby said. Kayla nodded. "Yeah, the penguins are really cool. You know, like awesome-cool. Well, cool-cool too. But I'm freezing!" Kayla and Abby both burst out laughing, then pretended to be penguins and waddled toward the exit.When Abby got home, she showed her dad a penguin plush toy she'd gotten at the zoo gift shop. Then she waddled around like a penguin all evening, carrying her new plush toy in her arms.During devotions that evening, Mom said, "You know, every time I visit the zoo, I come home even more amazed at God's creation. All those different animals, from penguins to giraffes, are so uniquely made." "And we're pretty unique and special too," Dad added. "Listen to this Bible verse. 'For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.' God calls us His masterpiece! Out of all the creatures He's made, we are the most special to Him--so special that Jesus became one of us and died to save us so we could enjoy eternal life with Him.""Wow," said Abby. "God calls me His masterpiece? That is so cool!"After they had closed in prayer, Abby held her penguin close and went waddling down the hall to her room. –Lisa Fuller

Penguin Waddle77a729ef-78ae-42f3-8ade-52bd65a057d6Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Brutal Truth About Holiness When you think of holiness, what comes to mind? Is it a saint who has never stumbled? Does the idea of holiness feel out of reach when you&#39;re grappling with your own brokenness or the weight of your sins? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that the journey to holiness isn’t always a straight path. There are both good days and bad. Yet, despite our flaws and failures, God’s grace and mercy remain abundant, offering hope and renewal. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When you think of holiness, what comes to mind? Is it a saint who has never stumbled? Does the idea of holiness feel out of reach when you&#39;re grappling with your own brokenness or the weight of your sins? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that the journey to holiness isn’t always a straight path. There are both good days and bad. Yet, despite our flaws and failures, God’s grace and mercy remain abundant, offering hope and renewal. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Brutal Truth About Holiness0f6f1623-ccf2-4a26-9fea-64afa30a8a2aThu, 20 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Brutal Truth About Holiness When you think of holiness, what comes to mind? Is it a saint who has never stumbled? Does the idea of holiness feel out of reach when you&#39;re grappling with your own brokenness or the weight of your sins? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that the journey to holiness isn’t always a straight path. There are both good days and bad. Yet, despite our flaws and failures, God’s grace and mercy remain abundant, offering hope and renewal. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When you think of holiness, what comes to mind? Is it a saint who has never stumbled? Does the idea of holiness feel out of reach when you&#39;re grappling with your own brokenness or the weight of your sins? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that the journey to holiness isn’t always a straight path. There are both good days and bad. Yet, despite our flaws and failures, God’s grace and mercy remain abundant, offering hope and renewal. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Brutal Truth About Holinessfc84e73a-5085-4924-b3d0-c34b8050d0f5Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#911 - Luke 1:57-80 – John the Baptist's BirthThis episode is part 4 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. John the Baptist is born and named. Zechariah gets his voice again and prophecies about his son and about the coming king. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-1-john-the-baptists-birth/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 4 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. John the Baptist is born and named. Zechariah gets his voice again and prophecies about his son and about the coming king. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-1-john-the-baptists-birth/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#911 - Luke 1:57-80 – John the Baptist's Birth9938b691-6186-452b-8d2e-d0e6ff3972e3Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000658https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpiritual Warfare and Renewal with Ralph MartinRalph Martin shares wild stories of deliverance and spiritual breakthrough

Ralph Martin shares wild stories of deliverance and spiritual breakthrough

fullSpiritual Warfare and Renewal with Ralph Martina22bd5e6-838b-4fc0-80d9-a15a5d2f6117Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:57:47 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTerror of Demons: The 4 Pillars Everyone Should Know to Improve Your LifeWho was St. Joseph in real life? Not some distant figure on a pedestal. No, he was a flesh-and-blood man. He had to pray, listen to God, and live chastely. Picture a man wrestling with his longing for greatness and his desire to serve God.  There were times when St. Joseph didn’t know what to do. He felt helpless. But he knew where to turn: God. And he knew how to do it: entering into silence. That’s what makes him great. We cover: • Four pillars of greatness. • St. Joseph’s authority in the Holy Family. • Your responsibility to embrace the dignity of women. • Looking to God for your identity and mission. • And more. BOOK: LEAD - Click Here Jesus' Way: The 46-Day Lenten Journey - Click Here QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS 🔴 Enjoy 22 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who was St. Joseph in real life? Not some distant figure on a pedestal. No, he was a flesh-and-blood man. He had to pray, listen to God, and live chastely. Picture a man wrestling with his longing for greatness and his desire to serve God.  There were times when St. Joseph didn’t know what to do. He felt helpless. But he knew where to turn: God. And he knew how to do it: entering into silence. That’s what makes him great. We cover: • Four pillars of greatness. • St. Joseph’s authority in the Holy Family. • Your responsibility to embrace the dignity of women. • Looking to God for your identity and mission. • And more. BOOK: LEAD - Click Here Jesus' Way: The 46-Day Lenten Journey - Click Here QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS 🔴 Enjoy 22 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTerror of Demons: The 4 Pillars Everyone Should Know to Improve Your Lifec2ab3730-f287-41bd-a2aa-fe3ee1c6716aThu, 20 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +00005676https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEMERGENCY DEBATE: They Lied About The Economy Recovering! Is A Financial Apocalypse Coming?Is the economy on the brink of collapse? Gary Stevenson and Daniel Priestley break down the emergency financial crisis no one is talking about The Diary Of A CEO’s economics debate is joined by 2 experts: Gary Stevenson and Daniel Priestley. Gary Stevenson is a British economist, former financial trader, and author of The Trading Game. Daniel Priestly is an award-winning serial entrepreneur who has written 5 books on starting and scaling businesses. In this conversation, Gary, Daniel, and Steven discuss topics such as, whether there is a financial apocalypse looming, if both the US and the UK are running out of money, how the next financial crash could be worse than 2008, and why millionaires are fleeing the UK.  00:00 Intro 02:10 Who Is Gary Stevenson? 07:30 Who Is Daniel Priestly? 10:04 The Importance of Economic Freedom 11:56 Who Are We Blaming for the Economic Situation? 13:32 The UK & US Debt We're Carrying From COVID 17:44 Is There Financial Security for Most of Us in 2025? 26:13 What Does Gary Think of Daniel's Views? 28:58 The Current Homeownership Situation 34:21 US vs UK Market With Building Technology 36:38 Taxing Billionaires 41:03 Do You Tax Their Value or the Countries Where They Trade? 45:36 Why Are Millionaires Leaving the UK? 48:49 Stopping Profit Shifting of Companies 52:40 How $10M+ Companies Avoid Taxes 58:01 Where Is the Biggest Amount of Money Going? 01:00:06 How to Bring Big Tech Companies and Entrepreneurs to the UK 01:04:45 Are Tax Evasions Causing Issues With NHS, Education, and Higher Crime? 01:10:31 Why Poor People Are Struggling to Build Wealth 01:19:49 Ads 01:20:53 How to Create Wealth in the Economy 01:37:17 Monopolies 01:40:18 Advice to Younger People 01:45:02 What to Do as a Young Person 01:47:12 Take Action: Play the Cards You Are Dealt 01:51:45 Do We Have Personal Responsibility to Change This? 01:54:05 Is the Current Education System Failing Us? 02:00:56 Inheritance Taxes 02:04:50 Ads 02:10:05 America's Approach to Building Wealth Follow Gary:  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/xdrUsPgERRb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/OoThWmfERRb  Follow Daniel: X - https://g2ul0.app.link/3ui4EJjERRb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/Wa2RfsaHRRb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/jUbxNu8GRRb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Fiverr - http://fiverr.com/diary with code DIARY WHOOP - https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the economy on the brink of collapse? Gary Stevenson and Daniel Priestley break down the emergency financial crisis no one is talking about The Diary Of A CEO’s economics debate is joined by 2 experts: Gary Stevenson and Daniel Priestley. Gary Stevenson is a British economist, former financial trader, and author of The Trading Game. Daniel Priestly is an award-winning serial entrepreneur who has written 5 books on starting and scaling businesses. In this conversation, Gary, Daniel, and Steven discuss topics such as, whether there is a financial apocalypse looming, if both the US and the UK are running out of money, how the next financial crash could be worse than 2008, and why millionaires are fleeing the UK.  00:00 Intro 02:10 Who Is Gary Stevenson? 07:30 Who Is Daniel Priestly? 10:04 The Importance of Economic Freedom 11:56 Who Are We Blaming for the Economic Situation? 13:32 The UK & US Debt We're Carrying From COVID 17:44 Is There Financial Security for Most of Us in 2025? 26:13 What Does Gary Think of Daniel's Views? 28:58 The Current Homeownership Situation 34:21 US vs UK Market With Building Technology 36:38 Taxing Billionaires 41:03 Do You Tax Their Value or the Countries Where They Trade? 45:36 Why Are Millionaires Leaving the UK? 48:49 Stopping Profit Shifting of Companies 52:40 How $10M+ Companies Avoid Taxes 58:01 Where Is the Biggest Amount of Money Going? 01:00:06 How to Bring Big Tech Companies and Entrepreneurs to the UK 01:04:45 Are Tax Evasions Causing Issues With NHS, Education, and Higher Crime? 01:10:31 Why Poor People Are Struggling to Build Wealth 01:19:49 Ads 01:20:53 How to Create Wealth in the Economy 01:37:17 Monopolies 01:40:18 Advice to Younger People 01:45:02 What to Do as a Young Person 01:47:12 Take Action: Play the Cards You Are Dealt 01:51:45 Do We Have Personal Responsibility to Change This? 01:54:05 Is the Current Education System Failing Us? 02:00:56 Inheritance Taxes 02:04:50 Ads 02:10:05 America's Approach to Building Wealth Follow Gary:  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/xdrUsPgERRb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/OoThWmfERRb  Follow Daniel: X - https://g2ul0.app.link/3ui4EJjERRb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/Wa2RfsaHRRb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/jUbxNu8GRRb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Fiverr - http://fiverr.com/diary with code DIARY WHOOP - https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullEMERGENCY DEBATE: They Lied About The Economy Recovering! Is A Financial Apocalypse Coming?8f500bd8-c6e8-413c-ad0f-27080e09c626Thu, 20 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +00008757https://216.73.216.191/allTags Tidal Wave Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Jayce hung up his jacket and walked into the kitchen. “Hi, Mom,” he said. “Hey, buddy,” replied Mom. “Need a glass of milk and a few crackers?” Jayce nodded and plopped down in a chair while his mom poured him some milk. “You’re not going to believe what happened to my project today,” he said, shaking his head. He grabbed a cracker from a plate on the table. “I worked so hard to create that ancient Mayan city.” “Yes, and you did a great job on the temple and palace and all those other buildings,” said Mom. “So what happened?” “After you dropped me off at school, Ford came over and started asking questions about the project. He was carrying a bowl of water to use on his own project. Before I had two words out of my mouth, someone bumped into Ford, and my Mayan city was hit by a tidal wave!” “Oh no!” said Mom. “It washed the ground right out from under the main temple,” continued Jayce. “When I was working on it a few weeks ago, somebody told me I should use plaster instead of sand for the ground. I should have listened.” “Well, I’m sorry your project got messed up,” said Mom. “Me too,” said Jayce. Then he laughed. “But my teacher did say it was the most realistic disaster project she’d ever seen! She told me this should help me remember that things don’t last unless they stand on a strong foundation and that sand doesn’t make a good foundation for building.” Mom nodded. “It reminds me of the Bible passage about the importance of building our lives on Jesus,” she said. “If we trust in anything or anyone other than Jesus, it’s as though we’re building on sand. We need to make Jesus our foundation by trusting Him to save us from sin. Then He will help us build our lives on His truth in the Bible and share His love with others in all we do.” Jayce grinned. “So I guess I shouldn’t feel too bad. I may have chosen the wrong foundation for my project, but I trust in Jesus, so I have the right one for my life.” “Yes,” said Mom. “That’s much more important!” –Jana Weed

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Jayce hung up his jacket and walked into the kitchen. “Hi, Mom,” he said. “Hey, buddy,” replied Mom. “Need a glass of milk and a few crackers?” Jayce nodded and plopped down in a chair while his mom poured him some milk. “You’re not going to believe what happened to my project today,” he said, shaking his head. He grabbed a cracker from a plate on the table. “I worked so hard to create that ancient Mayan city.” “Yes, and you did a great job on the temple and palace and all those other buildings,” said Mom. “So what happened?” “After you dropped me off at school, Ford came over and started asking questions about the project. He was carrying a bowl of water to use on his own project. Before I had two words out of my mouth, someone bumped into Ford, and my Mayan city was hit by a tidal wave!” “Oh no!” said Mom. “It washed the ground right out from under the main temple,” continued Jayce. “When I was working on it a few weeks ago, somebody told me I should use plaster instead of sand for the ground. I should have listened.” “Well, I’m sorry your project got messed up,” said Mom. “Me too,” said Jayce. Then he laughed. “But my teacher did say it was the most realistic disaster project she’d ever seen! She told me this should help me remember that things don’t last unless they stand on a strong foundation and that sand doesn’t make a good foundation for building.” Mom nodded. “It reminds me of the Bible passage about the importance of building our lives on Jesus,” she said. “If we trust in anything or anyone other than Jesus, it’s as though we’re building on sand. We need to make Jesus our foundation by trusting Him to save us from sin. Then He will help us build our lives on His truth in the Bible and share His love with others in all we do.” Jayce grinned. “So I guess I shouldn’t feel too bad. I may have chosen the wrong foundation for my project, but I trust in Jesus, so I have the right one for my life.” “Yes,” said Mom. “That’s much more important!” –Jana Weed

Tidal Wave 57c97c69-4e74-4ece-b723-c31f4074aefcThu, 20 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2025) Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2025)dec83f38-9c26-4dc9-86cd-c9abdc0664dcThu, 20 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Jesus’ Transfiguration and Messianic Acts (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ’s Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ’s death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mike emphasizes the incredible parallel between Christ’s baptism and Transfiguration. That, on the threshold of his public life, we witness Christ’s baptism, and on the threshold of the Passion, we witness the Transfiguration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 554-560. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ’s Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ’s death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mike emphasizes the incredible parallel between Christ’s baptism and Transfiguration. That, on the threshold of his public life, we witness Christ’s baptism, and on the threshold of the Passion, we witness the Transfiguration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 554-560. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 79: Jesus’ Transfiguration and Messianic Acts (2025)573f4e5b-e262-494d-b06b-fe38cd3c36daThu, 20 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Jesus’ Transfiguration and Messianic Acts (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ’s Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ’s death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mike emphasizes the incredible parallel between Christ’s baptism and Transfiguration. That, on the threshold of his public life, we witness Christ’s baptism, and on the threshold of the Passion, we witness the Transfiguration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 554-560. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ’s Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ’s death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mike emphasizes the incredible parallel between Christ’s baptism and Transfiguration. That, on the threshold of his public life, we witness Christ’s baptism, and on the threshold of the Passion, we witness the Transfiguration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 554-560. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 79: Jesus’ Transfiguration and Messianic Acts (2025)190bce69-6a1e-4181-bb68-ef9d7f54d65bThu, 20 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2025) Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2025)397c559f-81d7-4f6f-ae11-5b67c2397895Thu, 20 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2025) Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2025)4cdf7efd-a17a-4701-ba40-aa2d81595a1bThu, 20 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2025) Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2025)a5001366-38a6-47df-bf17-825c2223eeabThu, 20 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTidal WaveJayce hung up his jacket and walked into the kitchen. "Hi, Mom," he said."Hey, buddy," replied Mom. "Need a glass of milk and a few crackers?"Jayce nodded and plopped down in a chair while his mom poured him some milk. "You're not going to believe what happened to my project today," he said, shaking his head. He grabbed a cracker from a plate on the table. "I worked so hard to create that ancient Mayan city.""Yes, and you did a great job on the temple and palace and all those other buildings," said Mom. "So what happened?""After you dropped me off at school, Ford came over and started asking questions about the project. He was carrying a bowl of water to use on his own project. Before I had two words out of my mouth, someone bumped into Ford, and my Mayan city was hit by a tidal wave!""Oh no!" said Mom."It washed the ground right out from under the main temple," continued Jayce. "When I was working on it a few weeks ago, somebody told me I should use plaster instead of sand for the ground. I should have listened.""Well, I'm sorry your project got messed up," said Mom."Me too," said Jayce. Then he laughed. "But my teacher did say it was the most realistic disaster project she'd ever seen! She told me this should help me remember that things don't last unless they stand on a strong foundation and that sand doesn't make a good foundation for building." Mom nodded. "It reminds me of the Bible passage about the importance of building our lives on Jesus," she said. "If we trust in anything or anyone other than Jesus, it's as though we're building on sand. We need to make Jesus our foundation by trusting Him to save us from sin. Then He will help us build our lives on His truth in the Bible and share His love with others in all we do."Jayce grinned. "So I guess I shouldn't feel too bad. I may have chosen the wrong foundation for my project, but I trust in Jesus, so I have the right one for my life.""Yes," said Mom. "That's much more important!" –Jana Weed

Jayce hung up his jacket and walked into the kitchen. "Hi, Mom," he said."Hey, buddy," replied Mom. "Need a glass of milk and a few crackers?"Jayce nodded and plopped down in a chair while his mom poured him some milk. "You're not going to believe what happened to my project today," he said, shaking his head. He grabbed a cracker from a plate on the table. "I worked so hard to create that ancient Mayan city.""Yes, and you did a great job on the temple and palace and all those other buildings," said Mom. "So what happened?""After you dropped me off at school, Ford came over and started asking questions about the project. He was carrying a bowl of water to use on his own project. Before I had two words out of my mouth, someone bumped into Ford, and my Mayan city was hit by a tidal wave!""Oh no!" said Mom."It washed the ground right out from under the main temple," continued Jayce. "When I was working on it a few weeks ago, somebody told me I should use plaster instead of sand for the ground. I should have listened.""Well, I'm sorry your project got messed up," said Mom."Me too," said Jayce. Then he laughed. "But my teacher did say it was the most realistic disaster project she'd ever seen! She told me this should help me remember that things don't last unless they stand on a strong foundation and that sand doesn't make a good foundation for building." Mom nodded. "It reminds me of the Bible passage about the importance of building our lives on Jesus," she said. "If we trust in anything or anyone other than Jesus, it's as though we're building on sand. We need to make Jesus our foundation by trusting Him to save us from sin. Then He will help us build our lives on His truth in the Bible and share His love with others in all we do."Jayce grinned. "So I guess I shouldn't feel too bad. I may have chosen the wrong foundation for my project, but I trust in Jesus, so I have the right one for my life.""Yes," said Mom. "That's much more important!" –Jana Weed

Tidal Waveafea5cac-a809-4991-819d-85404053ba0dThu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Doll House Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “Hi, Grandma!” said Audrey when she arrived at her grandmother’s house. “I’m glad I get to spend the weekend with you.” “I am too,” said Grandma, giving Audrey a hug. “How is everything at home?” Audrey frowned. “I thought it was great that Dad got married again, but now Monica and I aren’t getting along.” “Oh?” said Grandma. “But, Audrey, Monica is a lovely Christian woman. And the Bible says to honor your parents. That means your stepmother too.” “Well, she doesn’t honor my mother, so I don’t see why I should honor her.” Grandma raised her eyebrows. “What’s the problem?” “She’s changing everything,” said Audrey. “Mom had our house just perfect, but Monica moves the furniture and the pictures all around. And she doesn’t cook the same food Mom did, and she’s even changing some of our house rules! And the worst part is Dad doesn’t seem to mind any of this—he agrees with her!” Audrey sighed. “It’s not fair. I feel like I’m losing Mom all over again.” After dinner, Grandma took Audrey up to the attic. “Before your mother died, she asked me to give you this when you were old enough,” Grandma said, pulling the dust cover off a large object. “Her doll house! Mom told me how she used to play with it all the time.” Audrey bent over to peer into the tiny rooms. “I love it! Can I paint it, Grandma? I want the bedroom to be blue, and the old-fashioned parlor can be a rec room.” “Really?” asked Grandma. “But your mother liked it the way it is. Won’t you be dishonoring her by changing everything?” Audrey looked shocked. “But, I just…I don’t see how…” She paused, then looked at Grandma. “You gave me this doll house today because of Monica, didn’t you?” Grandma nodded. “God blessed you with a wonderful Christian stepmother. He loves her and put her in your life because He loves you too, and He wants you to honor and obey her. She isn’t dishonoring your mother, even though she doesn’t do things exactly the way your mother did.” “I know you’re right, Grandma,” said Audrey with a sigh. “I’ll obey Monica and honor her decisions—just like I did with Mom.” –Ruth McQuilkin

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “Hi, Grandma!” said Audrey when she arrived at her grandmother’s house. “I’m glad I get to spend the weekend with you.” “I am too,” said Grandma, giving Audrey a hug. “How is everything at home?” Audrey frowned. “I thought it was great that Dad got married again, but now Monica and I aren’t getting along.” “Oh?” said Grandma. “But, Audrey, Monica is a lovely Christian woman. And the Bible says to honor your parents. That means your stepmother too.” “Well, she doesn’t honor my mother, so I don’t see why I should honor her.” Grandma raised her eyebrows. “What’s the problem?” “She’s changing everything,” said Audrey. “Mom had our house just perfect, but Monica moves the furniture and the pictures all around. And she doesn’t cook the same food Mom did, and she’s even changing some of our house rules! And the worst part is Dad doesn’t seem to mind any of this—he agrees with her!” Audrey sighed. “It’s not fair. I feel like I’m losing Mom all over again.” After dinner, Grandma took Audrey up to the attic. “Before your mother died, she asked me to give you this when you were old enough,” Grandma said, pulling the dust cover off a large object. “Her doll house! Mom told me how she used to play with it all the time.” Audrey bent over to peer into the tiny rooms. “I love it! Can I paint it, Grandma? I want the bedroom to be blue, and the old-fashioned parlor can be a rec room.” “Really?” asked Grandma. “But your mother liked it the way it is. Won’t you be dishonoring her by changing everything?” Audrey looked shocked. “But, I just…I don’t see how…” She paused, then looked at Grandma. “You gave me this doll house today because of Monica, didn’t you?” Grandma nodded. “God blessed you with a wonderful Christian stepmother. He loves her and put her in your life because He loves you too, and He wants you to honor and obey her. She isn’t dishonoring your mother, even though she doesn’t do things exactly the way your mother did.” “I know you’re right, Grandma,” said Audrey with a sigh. “I’ll obey Monica and honor her decisions—just like I did with Mom.” –Ruth McQuilkin

The Doll House 8b7b28ce-80a7-43ef-8a77-067ce8835100Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: The Song of Moses (2025) In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 78: The Song of Moses (2025)478ddc93-1443-415a-afff-c84aa1919736Wed, 19 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: Signs of the Kingdom (2025) Fr. Mike unpacks the signs of the kingdom of God that Christ performed while on Earth. These signs of the kingdom are a way for us to see that Jesus is not just “another prophet” but is, in fact, the Son of God. Fr. Mike reminds us that these miracles and signs can strengthen the faith, but they can also be opportunities for “offense.” We also examine the authority that Christ entrusts to St. Peter, and his unique role within the college of apostles, just like the unique role the Holy Father has within the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 547-553. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike unpacks the signs of the kingdom of God that Christ performed while on Earth. These signs of the kingdom are a way for us to see that Jesus is not just “another prophet” but is, in fact, the Son of God. Fr. Mike reminds us that these miracles and signs can strengthen the faith, but they can also be opportunities for “offense.” We also examine the authority that Christ entrusts to St. Peter, and his unique role within the college of apostles, just like the unique role the Holy Father has within the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 547-553. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 78: Signs of the Kingdom (2025)1c7b8b90-4857-4e88-89bd-4917de624179Wed, 19 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: Signs of the Kingdom (2025) Fr. Mike unpacks the signs of the kingdom of God that Christ performed while on Earth. These signs of the kingdom are a way for us to see that Jesus is not just “another prophet” but is, in fact, the Son of God. Fr. Mike reminds us that these miracles and signs can strengthen the faith, but they can also be opportunities for “offense.” We also examine the authority that Christ entrusts to St. Peter, and his unique role within the college of apostles, just like the unique role the Holy Father has within the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 547-553. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike unpacks the signs of the kingdom of God that Christ performed while on Earth. These signs of the kingdom are a way for us to see that Jesus is not just “another prophet” but is, in fact, the Son of God. Fr. Mike reminds us that these miracles and signs can strengthen the faith, but they can also be opportunities for “offense.” We also examine the authority that Christ entrusts to St. Peter, and his unique role within the college of apostles, just like the unique role the Holy Father has within the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 547-553. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 78: Signs of the Kingdom (2025)e2314c8b-d81c-43fb-94a3-05213fc5173fWed, 19 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: The Song of Moses (2025) In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 78: The Song of Moses (2025)08e2fa0f-6236-47ab-8154-db66aa13d199Wed, 19 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: The Song of Moses (2025) In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 78: The Song of Moses (2025)e9366362-96bc-4e43-b884-b0d0c7fa745bWed, 19 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: The Song of Moses (2025) In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 78: The Song of Moses (2025)499c3417-16c0-4dec-99bd-dc47f795f999Wed, 19 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Doll House"Hi, Grandma!" said Audrey when she arrived at her grandmother's house. "I'm glad I get to spend the weekend with you.""I am too," said Grandma, giving Audrey a hug. "How is everything at home?"Audrey frowned. "I thought it was great that Dad got married again, but now Monica and I aren't getting along.""Oh?" said Grandma. "But, Audrey, Monica is a lovely Christian woman. And the Bible says to honor your parents. That means your stepmother too.""Well, she doesn't honor my mother, so I don't see why I should honor her."Grandma raised her eyebrows. "What's the problem?""She's changing everything," said Audrey. "Mom had our house just perfect, but Monica moves the furniture and the pictures all around. And she doesn't cook the same food Mom did, and she's even changing some of our house rules! And the worst part is Dad doesn't seem to mind any of this--he agrees with her!" Audrey sighed. "It's not fair. I feel like I'm losing Mom all over again."After dinner, Grandma took Audrey up to the attic. "Before your mother died, she asked me to give you this when you were old enough," Grandma said, pulling the dust cover off a large object."Her doll house! Mom told me how she used to play with it all the time." Audrey bent over to peer into the tiny rooms. "I love it! Can I paint it, Grandma? I want the bedroom to be blue, and the old-fashioned parlor can be a rec room.""Really?" asked Grandma. "But your mother liked it the way it is. Won't you be dishonoring her by changing everything?"Audrey looked shocked. "But, I just…I don't see how…" She paused, then looked at Grandma. "You gave me this doll house today because of Monica, didn't you?"Grandma nodded. "God blessed you with a wonderful Christian stepmother. He loves her and put her in your life because He loves you too, and He wants you to honor and obey her. She isn't dishonoring your mother, even though she doesn't do things exactly the way your mother did.""I know you're right, Grandma," said Audrey with a sigh. "I'll obey Monica and honor her decisions--just like I did with Mom." –Ruth McQuilkin

"Hi, Grandma!" said Audrey when she arrived at her grandmother's house. "I'm glad I get to spend the weekend with you.""I am too," said Grandma, giving Audrey a hug. "How is everything at home?"Audrey frowned. "I thought it was great that Dad got married again, but now Monica and I aren't getting along.""Oh?" said Grandma. "But, Audrey, Monica is a lovely Christian woman. And the Bible says to honor your parents. That means your stepmother too.""Well, she doesn't honor my mother, so I don't see why I should honor her."Grandma raised her eyebrows. "What's the problem?""She's changing everything," said Audrey. "Mom had our house just perfect, but Monica moves the furniture and the pictures all around. And she doesn't cook the same food Mom did, and she's even changing some of our house rules! And the worst part is Dad doesn't seem to mind any of this--he agrees with her!" Audrey sighed. "It's not fair. I feel like I'm losing Mom all over again."After dinner, Grandma took Audrey up to the attic. "Before your mother died, she asked me to give you this when you were old enough," Grandma said, pulling the dust cover off a large object."Her doll house! Mom told me how she used to play with it all the time." Audrey bent over to peer into the tiny rooms. "I love it! Can I paint it, Grandma? I want the bedroom to be blue, and the old-fashioned parlor can be a rec room.""Really?" asked Grandma. "But your mother liked it the way it is. Won't you be dishonoring her by changing everything?"Audrey looked shocked. "But, I just…I don't see how…" She paused, then looked at Grandma. "You gave me this doll house today because of Monica, didn't you?"Grandma nodded. "God blessed you with a wonderful Christian stepmother. He loves her and put her in your life because He loves you too, and He wants you to honor and obey her. She isn't dishonoring your mother, even though she doesn't do things exactly the way your mother did.""I know you're right, Grandma," said Audrey with a sigh. "I'll obey Monica and honor her decisions--just like I did with Mom." –Ruth McQuilkin

The Doll House1b120a3d-173a-4b9c-a276-e9c752c9f1a9Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: God Is Faithful (2025) Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 77: God Is Faithful (2025)7dd6be76-f239-4870-91d6-f25337ca5dd2Tue, 18 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: The Kingdom of God (2025) Fr. Mike explores Jesus’ mission of establishing the kingdom of God on earth, and who belongs in the kingdom of Heaven: all people. We see how Jesus identifies himself with the poor, lowly, and those who the world says are not important. If we do not welcome them, we cannot enter the kingdom. Fr. Mike challenges us to examine the fact that in order to gain entry into the kingdom, “one must give everything. Words are not enough; deeds are required.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 541-546. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores Jesus’ mission of establishing the kingdom of God on earth, and who belongs in the kingdom of Heaven: all people. We see how Jesus identifies himself with the poor, lowly, and those who the world says are not important. If we do not welcome them, we cannot enter the kingdom. Fr. Mike challenges us to examine the fact that in order to gain entry into the kingdom, “one must give everything. Words are not enough; deeds are required.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 541-546. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 77: The Kingdom of God (2025)d80a4e7c-1572-4cf9-a22e-7d3b335a73f6Tue, 18 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: The Kingdom of God (2025) Fr. Mike explores Jesus’ mission of establishing the kingdom of God on earth, and who belongs in the kingdom of Heaven: all people. We see how Jesus identifies himself with the poor, lowly, and those who the world says are not important. If we do not welcome them, we cannot enter the kingdom. Fr. Mike challenges us to examine the fact that in order to gain entry into the kingdom, “one must give everything. Words are not enough; deeds are required.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 541-546. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores Jesus’ mission of establishing the kingdom of God on earth, and who belongs in the kingdom of Heaven: all people. We see how Jesus identifies himself with the poor, lowly, and those who the world says are not important. If we do not welcome them, we cannot enter the kingdom. Fr. Mike challenges us to examine the fact that in order to gain entry into the kingdom, “one must give everything. Words are not enough; deeds are required.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 541-546. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 77: The Kingdom of God (2025)69070b17-78c7-445d-b975-605021cf863bTue, 18 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: God Is Faithful (2025) Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 77: God Is Faithful (2025)a7a85f99-a149-4423-a4ae-c4a8c0b50928Tue, 18 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: God Is Faithful (2025) Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 77: God Is Faithful (2025)c268d51e-7e03-41dc-8783-bc18c4ed5e45Tue, 18 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: God Is Faithful (2025) Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 77: God Is Faithful (2025)d6e33c7b-4c5c-44b1-b397-1aadf8369ac4Tue, 18 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDon't Scratch the ItchJack set the soccer ball on the hash mark and readied himself for the penalty shot. It was his favorite part of soccer practice. When Coach Johnson blew the whistle, Jack kicked a rocket into the top right corner of the net. "GOAAAAAL!" he yelled.He was about to high-five Coach Johnson on his way to the back of the line when he suddenly stopped and began scratching his arm furiously. "What's wrong, Jack?" Coach Johnson asked. "Let me have a look.""These bumps won't stop itching," Jack groaned. "I got poison ivy last weekend.""Don't scratch it," Coach Johnson said."I can't help it!" said Jack. "I have to scratch. It feels so good!" He was about to scratch some more but stopped when he saw Coach Johnson's raised eyebrow."It may feel good for the moment, but you're only making it worse. Look how red it's getting," Coach said. "You know, Jack, this reminds me of the sermon my pastor gave at church last week. Your rash is a lot like sin.""You mean it's a sin to scratch?" said Jack.Coach Johnson chuckled. "No, it's not a sin to scratch. What I mean is that our sinful nature often urges us to do wrong like your bumps urge you to scratch them. What happened at last Saturday's game when that kid tripped you after you blocked his goal?" "I went to push him down from behind, but then I stopped and walked away," Jack said.Coach nodded. "It would have felt good for two seconds to get him back, but then what?""I would've gotten kicked out." Jack looked at his coach. "I'm glad I didn't scratch the itch to get even."Coach smiled. "Our sinful urges will never fully go away until we get to heaven, but because we trust in Jesus, we don't have to give in to them. He's given us the Holy Spirit, who lives inside us and gives us power to follow the desires God puts in our hearts instead--desires to love Him and those around us. We don't have to scratch the itch to do wrong--and even when we do, Jesus promises to forgive us.""Okay," Jack said. "I won't scratch the itch--whether it's sin or poison ivy!" –Robert A. Gutierrez

Jack set the soccer ball on the hash mark and readied himself for the penalty shot. It was his favorite part of soccer practice. When Coach Johnson blew the whistle, Jack kicked a rocket into the top right corner of the net. "GOAAAAAL!" he yelled.He was about to high-five Coach Johnson on his way to the back of the line when he suddenly stopped and began scratching his arm furiously. "What's wrong, Jack?" Coach Johnson asked. "Let me have a look.""These bumps won't stop itching," Jack groaned. "I got poison ivy last weekend.""Don't scratch it," Coach Johnson said."I can't help it!" said Jack. "I have to scratch. It feels so good!" He was about to scratch some more but stopped when he saw Coach Johnson's raised eyebrow."It may feel good for the moment, but you're only making it worse. Look how red it's getting," Coach said. "You know, Jack, this reminds me of the sermon my pastor gave at church last week. Your rash is a lot like sin.""You mean it's a sin to scratch?" said Jack.Coach Johnson chuckled. "No, it's not a sin to scratch. What I mean is that our sinful nature often urges us to do wrong like your bumps urge you to scratch them. What happened at last Saturday's game when that kid tripped you after you blocked his goal?" "I went to push him down from behind, but then I stopped and walked away," Jack said.Coach nodded. "It would have felt good for two seconds to get him back, but then what?""I would've gotten kicked out." Jack looked at his coach. "I'm glad I didn't scratch the itch to get even."Coach smiled. "Our sinful urges will never fully go away until we get to heaven, but because we trust in Jesus, we don't have to give in to them. He's given us the Holy Spirit, who lives inside us and gives us power to follow the desires God puts in our hearts instead--desires to love Him and those around us. We don't have to scratch the itch to do wrong--and even when we do, Jesus promises to forgive us.""Okay," Jack said. "I won't scratch the itch--whether it's sin or poison ivy!" –Robert A. Gutierrez

Don't Scratch the Itch5ca99a8b-9e76-42e9-8604-790f5ba0793aTue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Don’t Scratch the Itch Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Jack set the soccer ball on the hash mark and readied himself for the penalty shot. It was his favorite part of soccer practice. When Coach Johnson blew the whistle, Jack kicked a rocket into the top right corner of the net. “GOAAAAAL!” he yelled. He was about to high-five Coach Johnson on his way to the back of the line when he suddenly stopped and began scratching his arm furiously. “What’s wrong, Jack?” Coach Johnson asked. “Let me have a look.” “These bumps won’t stop itching,” Jack groaned. “I got poison ivy last weekend.” “Don’t scratch it,” Coach Johnson said. “I can’t help it!” said Jack. “I have to scratch. It feels so good!” He was about to scratch some more but stopped when he saw Coach Johnson’s raised eyebrow. “It may feel good for the moment, but you’re only making it worse. Look how red it’s getting,” Coach said. “You know, Jack, this reminds me of the sermon my pastor gave at church last week. Your rash is a lot like sin.” “You mean it’s a sin to scratch?” said Jack. Coach Johnson chuckled. “No, it’s not a sin to scratch. What I mean is that our sinful nature often urges us to do wrong like your bumps urge you to scratch them. What happened at last Saturday’s game when that kid tripped you after you blocked his goal?” “I went to push him down from behind, but then I stopped and walked away,” Jack said. Coach nodded. “It would have felt good for two seconds to get him back, but then what?” “I would’ve gotten kicked out.” Jack looked at his coach. “I’m glad I didn’t scratch the itch to get even.” Coach smiled. “Our sinful urges will never fully go away until we get to heaven, but because we trust in Jesus, we don’t have to give in to them. He’s given us the Holy Spirit, who lives inside us and gives us power to follow the desires God puts in our hearts instead—desires to love Him and those around us. We don’t have to scratch the itch to do wrong—and even when we do, Jesus promises to forgive us.” “Okay,” Jack said. “I won’t scratch the itch—whether it’s sin or poison ivy!” –Robert A. Gutierrez

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Jack set the soccer ball on the hash mark and readied himself for the penalty shot. It was his favorite part of soccer practice. When Coach Johnson blew the whistle, Jack kicked a rocket into the top right corner of the net. “GOAAAAAL!” he yelled. He was about to high-five Coach Johnson on his way to the back of the line when he suddenly stopped and began scratching his arm furiously. “What’s wrong, Jack?” Coach Johnson asked. “Let me have a look.” “These bumps won’t stop itching,” Jack groaned. “I got poison ivy last weekend.” “Don’t scratch it,” Coach Johnson said. “I can’t help it!” said Jack. “I have to scratch. It feels so good!” He was about to scratch some more but stopped when he saw Coach Johnson’s raised eyebrow. “It may feel good for the moment, but you’re only making it worse. Look how red it’s getting,” Coach said. “You know, Jack, this reminds me of the sermon my pastor gave at church last week. Your rash is a lot like sin.” “You mean it’s a sin to scratch?” said Jack. Coach Johnson chuckled. “No, it’s not a sin to scratch. What I mean is that our sinful nature often urges us to do wrong like your bumps urge you to scratch them. What happened at last Saturday’s game when that kid tripped you after you blocked his goal?” “I went to push him down from behind, but then I stopped and walked away,” Jack said. Coach nodded. “It would have felt good for two seconds to get him back, but then what?” “I would’ve gotten kicked out.” Jack looked at his coach. “I’m glad I didn’t scratch the itch to get even.” Coach smiled. “Our sinful urges will never fully go away until we get to heaven, but because we trust in Jesus, we don’t have to give in to them. He’s given us the Holy Spirit, who lives inside us and gives us power to follow the desires God puts in our hearts instead—desires to love Him and those around us. We don’t have to scratch the itch to do wrong—and even when we do, Jesus promises to forgive us.” “Okay,” Jack said. “I won’t scratch the itch—whether it’s sin or poison ivy!” –Robert A. Gutierrez

Don’t Scratch the Itch 7e86c7fa-7754-4219-be82-020e5ac9bc87Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Speaking Coach: The One Word All Liars Use! Stop Saying This Word, It's Making You Sound Weak! The More You Do This, The More You Sound Like A Liar!How do you communicate like a top lawyer and command respect? Jefferson Fisher reveals the courtroom-tested tricks that win cases AND everyday conversations  Jefferson Fisher is a trial lawyer, communication expert, and host of ‘The Jefferson Fisher Podcast’, where he teaches how to communicate with confidence. He is also the bestselling author of the upcoming book, ‘The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More’.  In this conversation, Jefferson and Steven discuss topics such as, how to make people agree with you instantly, the body language tricks that make you sound powerful, the habits that make you sound like a liar, and how to stop people from walking all over you.  00:00 Intro 02:17 Who Is Jefferson Fisher and What Is His Mission? 02:41 What Is a Trial Attorney? 03:24 My Job Is Convincing People to Believe Me 03:54 Where Jefferson Learned His Skills 04:57 Why Communication Matters 06:48 The Importance of Being a 10/10 Communicator 08:06 Negative Feelings From Poor Communication 09:00 Why Do People Listen to Jefferson? Why Do They Come to Him? 10:01 First Impressions vs. the Next Conversations 11:32 The Pause and Breathing Technique (Actionable) 17:18 Making Others Trust You 22:45 How Insecurities Affect Your Communication 24:24 How to Say Anything With Confidence 28:54 Why You Need to Say Fewer Words 33:00 Having an Assertive Voice 35:50 What Do the Most Successful People Have in Common? 37:19 Say Things to Connect 40:01 Should Our Aim Be to Win the Argument? 42:30 Why Winning the Argument Can Feel Bitter-Sweet 45:31 How to Have an Effective Conversation 52:23 How the Past and Your Identity Can Trigger You 58:50 What to Do When You're Disrespected 1:07:11 Why People Are Rude to You 1:14:50 How to Prepare for Any Difficult Conversation 1:17:28 Pause for a Second When You're Being Disrespected 1:25:50 Ads 1:26:49 The Importance of Body Language 1:30:18 Famous Cases Supporting This Body Language Principle 1:35:54 The Counterintuitive Technique to Win in Life 1:41:04 Become a Master of Small Talk 1:44:39 What I Learned From Abraham Lincoln 1:47:25 You Control the Power of the Tongue 1:49:13 How to Implement All the Tricks and Advice Into Your Life 1:51:09 Ads 1:53:19 How to Say No 2:02:23 Filler Words 2:07:02 What You Say to Your Kid Will Have a Huge Impact 2:10:07 What Would You Tell Your Younger Self? Follow Jefferson:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/Uh6ulIkkJRb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/c9fYOfmkJRb  You can pre-order Jefferson’s book, ‘The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/xO1NLrikJRb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DOAC20 for 20% off Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you communicate like a top lawyer and command respect? Jefferson Fisher reveals the courtroom-tested tricks that win cases AND everyday conversations  Jefferson Fisher is a trial lawyer, communication expert, and host of ‘The Jefferson Fisher Podcast’, where he teaches how to communicate with confidence. He is also the bestselling author of the upcoming book, ‘The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More’.  In this conversation, Jefferson and Steven discuss topics such as, how to make people agree with you instantly, the body language tricks that make you sound powerful, the habits that make you sound like a liar, and how to stop people from walking all over you.  00:00 Intro 02:17 Who Is Jefferson Fisher and What Is His Mission? 02:41 What Is a Trial Attorney? 03:24 My Job Is Convincing People to Believe Me 03:54 Where Jefferson Learned His Skills 04:57 Why Communication Matters 06:48 The Importance of Being a 10/10 Communicator 08:06 Negative Feelings From Poor Communication 09:00 Why Do People Listen to Jefferson? Why Do They Come to Him? 10:01 First Impressions vs. the Next Conversations 11:32 The Pause and Breathing Technique (Actionable) 17:18 Making Others Trust You 22:45 How Insecurities Affect Your Communication 24:24 How to Say Anything With Confidence 28:54 Why You Need to Say Fewer Words 33:00 Having an Assertive Voice 35:50 What Do the Most Successful People Have in Common? 37:19 Say Things to Connect 40:01 Should Our Aim Be to Win the Argument? 42:30 Why Winning the Argument Can Feel Bitter-Sweet 45:31 How to Have an Effective Conversation 52:23 How the Past and Your Identity Can Trigger You 58:50 What to Do When You're Disrespected 1:07:11 Why People Are Rude to You 1:14:50 How to Prepare for Any Difficult Conversation 1:17:28 Pause for a Second When You're Being Disrespected 1:25:50 Ads 1:26:49 The Importance of Body Language 1:30:18 Famous Cases Supporting This Body Language Principle 1:35:54 The Counterintuitive Technique to Win in Life 1:41:04 Become a Master of Small Talk 1:44:39 What I Learned From Abraham Lincoln 1:47:25 You Control the Power of the Tongue 1:49:13 How to Implement All the Tricks and Advice Into Your Life 1:51:09 Ads 1:53:19 How to Say No 2:02:23 Filler Words 2:07:02 What You Say to Your Kid Will Have a Huge Impact 2:10:07 What Would You Tell Your Younger Self? Follow Jefferson:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/Uh6ulIkkJRb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/c9fYOfmkJRb  You can pre-order Jefferson’s book, ‘The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/xO1NLrikJRb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DOAC20 for 20% off Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Speaking Coach: The One Word All Liars Use! Stop Saying This Word, It's Making You Sound Weak! The More You Do This, The More You Sound Like A Liar!b8850e69-2efa-4460-b034-87586abadb98Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +00008271https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: War Against Midian (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 76: War Against Midian (2025)45c31ccb-7c34-45cf-aa69-ba573530bf49Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the mysteries of Jesus&#39; Baptism and temptation in the wilderness. Fr. Mike unpacks how Jesus’ Baptism is yet another Epiphany or manifestation of Christ as Messiah. We also explore Christ’s acceptance of his mission as God’s suffering servant. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus’ temptations in the desert mirror the temptations of Adam in the garden, but, unlike Adam, Jesus does not succumb to these temptations. He remains faithful to the Father. Through this obedience to the Divine Will, he conquers the Devil, and in our own obedience, we are participating in this victory. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 535-540. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the mysteries of Jesus&#39; Baptism and temptation in the wilderness. Fr. Mike unpacks how Jesus’ Baptism is yet another Epiphany or manifestation of Christ as Messiah. We also explore Christ’s acceptance of his mission as God’s suffering servant. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus’ temptations in the desert mirror the temptations of Adam in the garden, but, unlike Adam, Jesus does not succumb to these temptations. He remains faithful to the Father. Through this obedience to the Divine Will, he conquers the Devil, and in our own obedience, we are participating in this victory. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 535-540. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 76: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation (2025)2921b944-0dc8-4b06-be21-6e1e3a320e87Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the mysteries of Jesus&#39; Baptism and temptation in the wilderness. Fr. Mike unpacks how Jesus’ Baptism is yet another Epiphany or manifestation of Christ as Messiah. We also explore Christ’s acceptance of his mission as God’s suffering servant. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus’ temptations in the desert mirror the temptations of Adam in the garden, but, unlike Adam, Jesus does not succumb to these temptations. He remains faithful to the Father. Through this obedience to the Divine Will, he conquers the Devil, and in our own obedience, we are participating in this victory. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 535-540. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the mysteries of Jesus&#39; Baptism and temptation in the wilderness. Fr. Mike unpacks how Jesus’ Baptism is yet another Epiphany or manifestation of Christ as Messiah. We also explore Christ’s acceptance of his mission as God’s suffering servant. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus’ temptations in the desert mirror the temptations of Adam in the garden, but, unlike Adam, Jesus does not succumb to these temptations. He remains faithful to the Father. Through this obedience to the Divine Will, he conquers the Devil, and in our own obedience, we are participating in this victory. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 535-540. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 76: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation (2025)1de1cd42-089c-47d3-a7de-5a0ac7ad2499Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: War Against Midian (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 76: War Against Midian (2025)541d52e2-6f2b-4cc2-be6d-73103405be57Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: War Against Midian (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 76: War Against Midian (2025)bfa1f179-38c9-48b0-97f9-cda818db4884Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: War Against Midian (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 76: War Against Midian (2025)38eddb5f-febf-409c-a1a6-ac837d4e103fMon, 17 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrue Story"Ow!" yelped Avery. "Quit pinching me, Levi!" "It's St. Patrick's Day, and you're not wearing green," said Levi. "That means you get pinched!" "I am wearing green!" Avery insisted. "My shirt is green. You just can't see it because my sweater is covering it up." She turned to her mother. "Mom, why do people wear green on St. Patrick's Day?" "It's because he was from Ireland, the Emerald Isle," said Levi. "And St. Patrick found a four-leaf clover, which was green, and he drove all the snakes out of Ireland and--" "Hold on, Levi," said Mom. "Patrick actually grew up in England but was captured by Irish raiders as a teenager. He was a prisoner for several years and became a Christian during that time. When he finally escaped, he returned to England, but eventually went back to Ireland to tell people about Jesus." "But what about the stories of him finding four-leaf clovers and driving snakes out of Ireland?" asked Levi."Those are fables, though I've read that he used a three-leaf clover to help people understand the Trinity," said Mom. "Just because you hear people say things doesn't mean they're true. The truth often gets covered up by what people want to believe.""Like how Avery's sweater is hiding her green shirt?" asked Levi.Mom nodded. "It's not just St. Patrick's story that people get wrong. A lot of people believe wrong things about Jesus too. They think He was just a good man who was killed for standing up for what He believed, but that's not true at all. He was and is God, and He died to take the punishment for our sins and then rose again to give us eternal life. That's what the Bible tells us, and it's the truth." "And that's what Patrick went to tell the people in Ireland, right?" asked Levi. "Yes," said Mom. "He didn't go back to the land where he was held captive to tell people about a good man. He went back to tell them about the loving God who became human and died so they could be forgiven--and who helped Patrick forgive those who wronged him so they could know the truth. That's the true story of St. Patrick's day." –Jennifer Quakenbush

"Ow!" yelped Avery. "Quit pinching me, Levi!" "It's St. Patrick's Day, and you're not wearing green," said Levi. "That means you get pinched!" "I am wearing green!" Avery insisted. "My shirt is green. You just can't see it because my sweater is covering it up." She turned to her mother. "Mom, why do people wear green on St. Patrick's Day?" "It's because he was from Ireland, the Emerald Isle," said Levi. "And St. Patrick found a four-leaf clover, which was green, and he drove all the snakes out of Ireland and--" "Hold on, Levi," said Mom. "Patrick actually grew up in England but was captured by Irish raiders as a teenager. He was a prisoner for several years and became a Christian during that time. When he finally escaped, he returned to England, but eventually went back to Ireland to tell people about Jesus." "But what about the stories of him finding four-leaf clovers and driving snakes out of Ireland?" asked Levi."Those are fables, though I've read that he used a three-leaf clover to help people understand the Trinity," said Mom. "Just because you hear people say things doesn't mean they're true. The truth often gets covered up by what people want to believe.""Like how Avery's sweater is hiding her green shirt?" asked Levi.Mom nodded. "It's not just St. Patrick's story that people get wrong. A lot of people believe wrong things about Jesus too. They think He was just a good man who was killed for standing up for what He believed, but that's not true at all. He was and is God, and He died to take the punishment for our sins and then rose again to give us eternal life. That's what the Bible tells us, and it's the truth." "And that's what Patrick went to tell the people in Ireland, right?" asked Levi. "Yes," said Mom. "He didn't go back to the land where he was held captive to tell people about a good man. He went back to tell them about the loving God who became human and died so they could be forgiven--and who helped Patrick forgive those who wronged him so they could know the truth. That's the true story of St. Patrick's day." –Jennifer Quakenbush

True Storyf79570fc-7440-46e3-9cad-7e12eed700abMon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags True Story Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “Ow!” yelped Avery. “Quit pinching me, Levi!” “It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and you’re not wearing green,” said Levi. “That means you get pinched!” “I am wearing green!” Avery insisted. “My shirt is green. You just can’t see it because my sweater is covering it up.” She turned to her mother. “Mom, why do people wear green on St. Patrick’s Day?” “It’s because he was from Ireland, the Emerald Isle,” said Levi. “And St. Patrick found a four-leaf clover, which was green, and he drove all the snakes out of Ireland and—” “Hold on, Levi,” said Mom. “Patrick actually grew up in England but was captured by Irish raiders as a teenager. He was a prisoner for several years and became a Christian during that time. When he finally escaped, he returned to England, but eventually went back to Ireland to tell people about Jesus.” “But what about the stories of him finding four-leaf clovers and driving snakes out of Ireland?” asked Levi. “Those are fables, though I’ve read that he used a three-leaf clover to help people understand the Trinity,” said Mom. “Just because you hear people say things doesn’t mean they’re true. The truth often gets covered up by what people want to believe.” “Like how Avery’s sweater is hiding her green shirt?” asked Levi. Mom nodded. “It’s not just St. Patrick’s story that people get wrong. A lot of people believe wrong things about Jesus too. They think He was just a good man who was killed for standing up for what He believed, but that’s not true at all. He was and is God, and He died to take the punishment for our sins and then rose again to give us eternal life. That’s what the Bible tells us, and it’s the truth.” “And that’s what Patrick went to tell the people in Ireland, right?” asked Levi. “Yes,” said Mom. “He didn’t go back to the land where he was held captive to tell people about a good man. He went back to tell them about the loving God who became human and died so they could be forgiven—and who helped Patrick forgive those who wronged him so they could know the truth. That’s the true story of St. Patrick’s day.” –Jennifer Quakenbush

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 “Ow!” yelped Avery. “Quit pinching me, Levi!” “It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and you’re not wearing green,” said Levi. “That means you get pinched!” “I am wearing green!” Avery insisted. “My shirt is green. You just can’t see it because my sweater is covering it up.” She turned to her mother. “Mom, why do people wear green on St. Patrick’s Day?” “It’s because he was from Ireland, the Emerald Isle,” said Levi. “And St. Patrick found a four-leaf clover, which was green, and he drove all the snakes out of Ireland and—” “Hold on, Levi,” said Mom. “Patrick actually grew up in England but was captured by Irish raiders as a teenager. He was a prisoner for several years and became a Christian during that time. When he finally escaped, he returned to England, but eventually went back to Ireland to tell people about Jesus.” “But what about the stories of him finding four-leaf clovers and driving snakes out of Ireland?” asked Levi. “Those are fables, though I’ve read that he used a three-leaf clover to help people understand the Trinity,” said Mom. “Just because you hear people say things doesn’t mean they’re true. The truth often gets covered up by what people want to believe.” “Like how Avery’s sweater is hiding her green shirt?” asked Levi. Mom nodded. “It’s not just St. Patrick’s story that people get wrong. A lot of people believe wrong things about Jesus too. They think He was just a good man who was killed for standing up for what He believed, but that’s not true at all. He was and is God, and He died to take the punishment for our sins and then rose again to give us eternal life. That’s what the Bible tells us, and it’s the truth.” “And that’s what Patrick went to tell the people in Ireland, right?” asked Levi. “Yes,” said Mom. “He didn’t go back to the land where he was held captive to tell people about a good man. He went back to tell them about the loving God who became human and died so they could be forgiven—and who helped Patrick forgive those who wronged him so they could know the truth. That’s the true story of St. Patrick’s day.” –Jennifer Quakenbush

True Story 8a5e4398-776b-4a4f-8ca5-505678a184faMon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSt patrick's day: Be Thou My VisionIn honor of St. Patrick's Day, we are pressing pause on our Elisha series and highlighting an episode that reminds us of Saint Patrick. If you want to hear the entire hymn series that this episode comes from simply go to #344.&nbsp; Today, we take a closer look at the hymn&nbsp;"Be Thou My Vision." Kids will hear about Patrick whose life inspired this hymn. We&rsquo;ll learn what it means to ask God to be our guide in everything we do and how we can trust Him to lead us every day. We&rsquo;ll also explore: The meaning behind the word "vision" in this song. The history of the hymn and why it&rsquo;s still important today. We also have the hymn only to enjoy on the next episode. It's labeled "Be Thou My Vision" song only ---------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we are pressing pause on our Elisha series and highlighting an episode that reminds us of Saint Patrick. If you want to hear the entire hymn series that this episode comes from simply go to #344.&nbsp; Today, we take a closer look at the hymn&nbsp;"Be Thou My Vision." Kids will hear about Patrick whose life inspired this hymn. We&rsquo;ll learn what it means to ask God to be our guide in everything we do and how we can trust Him to lead us every day. We&rsquo;ll also explore: The meaning behind the word "vision" in this song. The history of the hymn and why it&rsquo;s still important today. We also have the hymn only to enjoy on the next episode. It's labeled "Be Thou My Vision" song only ---------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullSt patrick's day: Be Thou My Vision02ba008f-1091-4ae1-a2d5-298763267ed4Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000731https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2025) Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2025)f11efef7-86f1-44f3-9ab6-2a73808c0c5dSun, 16 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life (2025) Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus’ infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus’ Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus’ circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop there, it extends to all of us. Later, we examine Jesus’ hidden life. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of Jesus’ obedience to not just his Father in Heaven, but to his earthly father and mother as well, and how we can imitate that obedience. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 527-534. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus’ infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus’ Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus’ circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop there, it extends to all of us. Later, we examine Jesus’ hidden life. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of Jesus’ obedience to not just his Father in Heaven, but to his earthly father and mother as well, and how we can imitate that obedience. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 527-534. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life (2025)af2b1374-368e-4ccc-ab41-e8075be4e2f3Sun, 16 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life (2025) Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus’ infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus’ Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus’ circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop there, it extends to all of us. Later, we examine Jesus’ hidden life. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of Jesus’ obedience to not just his Father in Heaven, but to his earthly father and mother as well, and how we can imitate that obedience. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 527-534. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus’ infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus’ Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus’ circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop there, it extends to all of us. Later, we examine Jesus’ hidden life. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of Jesus’ obedience to not just his Father in Heaven, but to his earthly father and mother as well, and how we can imitate that obedience. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 527-534. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life (2025)dc4735eb-6b9b-4b31-8cba-8959085d210aSun, 16 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2025) Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2025)015cef2b-c37b-4ec3-b765-d963b91200ffSun, 16 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2025) Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2025)845b769b-b2d6-482f-92dc-7ad8a33211b1Sun, 16 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2025) Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2025)3e1e2b91-65ca-4011-8047-4144a5b6ebedSun, 16 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Time to RememberEllie and Keely had been friends for a long time. They lived on the same street and went to the same school. But now Keely's family was moving away.On their last day together, the girls played at Ellie's house while Keely's parents packed. "I'm already sad," said Ellie. "I keep thinking about tomorrow and the day after that. Who will I play with then?""I wish I didn't have to go," said Keely with a sigh.Just then Ellie's mom called them to the kitchen for lunch. This is our last lunch together, Ellie thought sadly. Then she had an idea. "I know what we can do," she said, lifting up her peanut butter and jelly sandwich. "We both eat a lot of these, right? So whenever we do, let's think of each other and remember all the fun things we did together.""Good idea!" said Keely. "We'll be peanut butter and jelly friends!"Ellie's mom smiled at the girls. "Your sandwiches will be reminders of your friendship. Does that make you think of anything you heard at church yesterday?""Um…oh, I remember!" said Ellie. "At our Communion service, Pastor Jim read about Jesus eating the Passover supper with His disciples just before He was crucified. Jesus said the bread and wine were reminders of His body and blood.""Oh yeah!" Keely said. "He told His disciples that when they got together and ate and drank those things, they should think about Him and what He did. And He said they should remember that He'll come back again someday.""That's right!" said Mom. "Communion is a special time when the church remembers the sacrifice Jesus made when He died on the cross to save us from sin. It's a time to remember what He did for us and look forward to the day when we'll celebrate Communion with Him when He returns."Ellie smiled. "So now whenever I have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, I'll remember you, Keely--and look forward to when your family comes back to visit so we can have peanut butter and jelly sandwiches together again!""Right," said Keely. "And even better than that, one day we'll have Communion together with Jesus!" –Myrina D. McCullough

Ellie and Keely had been friends for a long time. They lived on the same street and went to the same school. But now Keely's family was moving away.On their last day together, the girls played at Ellie's house while Keely's parents packed. "I'm already sad," said Ellie. "I keep thinking about tomorrow and the day after that. Who will I play with then?""I wish I didn't have to go," said Keely with a sigh.Just then Ellie's mom called them to the kitchen for lunch. This is our last lunch together, Ellie thought sadly. Then she had an idea. "I know what we can do," she said, lifting up her peanut butter and jelly sandwich. "We both eat a lot of these, right? So whenever we do, let's think of each other and remember all the fun things we did together.""Good idea!" said Keely. "We'll be peanut butter and jelly friends!"Ellie's mom smiled at the girls. "Your sandwiches will be reminders of your friendship. Does that make you think of anything you heard at church yesterday?""Um…oh, I remember!" said Ellie. "At our Communion service, Pastor Jim read about Jesus eating the Passover supper with His disciples just before He was crucified. Jesus said the bread and wine were reminders of His body and blood.""Oh yeah!" Keely said. "He told His disciples that when they got together and ate and drank those things, they should think about Him and what He did. And He said they should remember that He'll come back again someday.""That's right!" said Mom. "Communion is a special time when the church remembers the sacrifice Jesus made when He died on the cross to save us from sin. It's a time to remember what He did for us and look forward to the day when we'll celebrate Communion with Him when He returns."Ellie smiled. "So now whenever I have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, I'll remember you, Keely--and look forward to when your family comes back to visit so we can have peanut butter and jelly sandwiches together again!""Right," said Keely. "And even better than that, one day we'll have Communion together with Jesus!" –Myrina D. McCullough

A Time to Rememberc74a7b5b-db99-4118-b834-1bdef20d3ff0Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Time to Remember Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Ellie and Keely had been friends for a long time. They lived on the same street and went to the same school. But now Keely’s family was moving away. On their last day together, the girls played at Ellie’s house while Keely’s parents packed. “I’m already sad,” said Ellie. “I keep thinking about tomorrow and the day after that. Who will I play with then?” “I wish I didn’t have to go,” said Keely with a sigh. Just then Ellie’s mom called them to the kitchen for lunch. This is our last lunch together, Ellie thought sadly. Then she had an idea. “I know what we can do,” she said, lifting up her peanut butter and jelly sandwich. “We both eat a lot of these, right? So whenever we do, let’s think of each other and remember all the fun things we did together.” “Good idea!” said Keely. “We’ll be peanut butter and jelly friends!” Ellie’s mom smiled at the girls. “Your sandwiches will be reminders of your friendship. Does that make you think of anything you heard at church yesterday?” “Um…oh, I remember!” said Ellie. “At our Communion service, Pastor Jim read about Jesus eating the Passover supper with His disciples just before He was crucified. Jesus said the bread and wine were reminders of His body and blood.” “Oh yeah!” Keely said. “He told His disciples that when they got together and ate and drank those things, they should think about Him and what He did. And He said they should remember that He’ll come back again someday.” “That’s right!” said Mom. “Communion is a special time when the church remembers the sacrifice Jesus made when He died on the cross to save us from sin. It’s a time to remember what He did for us and look forward to the day when we’ll celebrate Communion with Him when He returns.” Ellie smiled. “So now whenever I have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, I’ll remember you, Keely—and look forward to when your family comes back to visit so we can have peanut butter and jelly sandwiches together again!” “Right,” said Keely. “And even better than that, one day we’ll have Communion together with Jesus!” –Myrina D. McCullough

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Ellie and Keely had been friends for a long time. They lived on the same street and went to the same school. But now Keely’s family was moving away. On their last day together, the girls played at Ellie’s house while Keely’s parents packed. “I’m already sad,” said Ellie. “I keep thinking about tomorrow and the day after that. Who will I play with then?” “I wish I didn’t have to go,” said Keely with a sigh. Just then Ellie’s mom called them to the kitchen for lunch. This is our last lunch together, Ellie thought sadly. Then she had an idea. “I know what we can do,” she said, lifting up her peanut butter and jelly sandwich. “We both eat a lot of these, right? So whenever we do, let’s think of each other and remember all the fun things we did together.” “Good idea!” said Keely. “We’ll be peanut butter and jelly friends!” Ellie’s mom smiled at the girls. “Your sandwiches will be reminders of your friendship. Does that make you think of anything you heard at church yesterday?” “Um…oh, I remember!” said Ellie. “At our Communion service, Pastor Jim read about Jesus eating the Passover supper with His disciples just before He was crucified. Jesus said the bread and wine were reminders of His body and blood.” “Oh yeah!” Keely said. “He told His disciples that when they got together and ate and drank those things, they should think about Him and what He did. And He said they should remember that He’ll come back again someday.” “That’s right!” said Mom. “Communion is a special time when the church remembers the sacrifice Jesus made when He died on the cross to save us from sin. It’s a time to remember what He did for us and look forward to the day when we’ll celebrate Communion with Him when He returns.” Ellie smiled. “So now whenever I have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, I’ll remember you, Keely—and look forward to when your family comes back to visit so we can have peanut butter and jelly sandwiches together again!” “Right,” said Keely. “And even better than that, one day we’ll have Communion together with Jesus!” –Myrina D. McCullough

A Time to Remember 17a2fbfc-6366-455e-a05d-6ddf39d08fe3Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/16/25 The Place of the Way: The Crossroads Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. A big life is a series of small crossroads. Life happens at the crossroads. Life is also a series of small crossroads that might seem insignificant, but add up to a life of beauty and meaning...or a life potentially wasted. Mass Readings from March 16, 2025: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalms 27:1, 7-9, 13-14Philippians 3:17—4:1 Luke 9:28b-36

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. A big life is a series of small crossroads. Life happens at the crossroads. Life is also a series of small crossroads that might seem insignificant, but add up to a life of beauty and meaning...or a life potentially wasted. Mass Readings from March 16, 2025: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalms 27:1, 7-9, 13-14Philippians 3:17—4:1 Luke 9:28b-36

full03/16/25 The Place of the Way: The Crossroads79b1ed93-f63c-424b-a129-d3c83e544a93Sat, 15 Mar 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/16/25 The Place of the Way: The Crossroads Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. A big life is a series of small crossroads. Life happens at the crossroads. Life is also a series of small crossroads that might seem insignificant, but add up to a life of beauty and meaning...or a life potentially wasted. Mass Readings from March 16, 2025: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalms 27:1, 7-9, 13-14Philippians 3:17—4:1 Luke 9:28b-36

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. A big life is a series of small crossroads. Life happens at the crossroads. Life is also a series of small crossroads that might seem insignificant, but add up to a life of beauty and meaning...or a life potentially wasted. Mass Readings from March 16, 2025: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalms 27:1, 7-9, 13-14Philippians 3:17—4:1 Luke 9:28b-36

full03/16/25 The Place of the Way: The Crossroadsfd6e1aac-5abb-419f-b1a8-da6cc02c104cSat, 15 Mar 2025 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Hands and Feet Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Tyler and his dad were enjoying a quick breakfast at the park before Tyler’s baseball game. Dad had picked up a couple extra ham biscuits to save for later. As Tyler was eating, he noticed a man who appeared to be homeless sitting on a bench on the other side of the park. “Dad, do you see the man sitting over there? I wonder if he’s hungry. Would it be okay if we offered him a biscuit?” “I think that would be a nice thing to do,” Dad answered, and they walked across the park. “Good morning!” Tyler said to the man. “My name is Tyler, and this is my dad. We have some extra ham biscuits. Would you like one?” The man’s eyes lit up. “Thank you!” he said, taking a biscuit. “My name is Chris. Would you like to sit down?” Tyler plopped down next to Chris and Dad sat beside Tyler. “Do you have a game today?” Chris asked, noticing Tyler’s baseball uniform. “Yep, the game starts in an hour. Dad and I like to get here early so I can practice.” “What position do you play?” Chris asked. “Mainly third base.” They sat and talked for a while longer, and just before they left, Tyler asked Chris if he would like him to pray for him. Chris smiled. “That would be nice.” After they finished praying, Chris looked at Tyler, tears streaming down his face, and said, “Thank you for sharing your food with me, and thank you for spending time with me and praying for me.” Tyler smiled. “I hope we see you again. Come watch the game if you want.” “I just might do that,” Chris replied. As they walked away, Dad said, “That was a really thoughtful thing you did. You know, the Bible says that when we do good to others and share with those in need, we’re doing those things for Jesus. They are sacrifices that please Him because they show others the kind of love He showed us when He sacrificed His life to save us. You were the hands and feet of Jesus this morning.” Dad smiled. “Come on, we still have time to practice throwing before the game starts.” –Lisa Fuller

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Tyler and his dad were enjoying a quick breakfast at the park before Tyler’s baseball game. Dad had picked up a couple extra ham biscuits to save for later. As Tyler was eating, he noticed a man who appeared to be homeless sitting on a bench on the other side of the park. “Dad, do you see the man sitting over there? I wonder if he’s hungry. Would it be okay if we offered him a biscuit?” “I think that would be a nice thing to do,” Dad answered, and they walked across the park. “Good morning!” Tyler said to the man. “My name is Tyler, and this is my dad. We have some extra ham biscuits. Would you like one?” The man’s eyes lit up. “Thank you!” he said, taking a biscuit. “My name is Chris. Would you like to sit down?” Tyler plopped down next to Chris and Dad sat beside Tyler. “Do you have a game today?” Chris asked, noticing Tyler’s baseball uniform. “Yep, the game starts in an hour. Dad and I like to get here early so I can practice.” “What position do you play?” Chris asked. “Mainly third base.” They sat and talked for a while longer, and just before they left, Tyler asked Chris if he would like him to pray for him. Chris smiled. “That would be nice.” After they finished praying, Chris looked at Tyler, tears streaming down his face, and said, “Thank you for sharing your food with me, and thank you for spending time with me and praying for me.” Tyler smiled. “I hope we see you again. Come watch the game if you want.” “I just might do that,” Chris replied. As they walked away, Dad said, “That was a really thoughtful thing you did. You know, the Bible says that when we do good to others and share with those in need, we’re doing those things for Jesus. They are sacrifices that please Him because they show others the kind of love He showed us when He sacrificed His life to save us. You were the hands and feet of Jesus this morning.” Dad smiled. “Come on, we still have time to practice throwing before the game starts.” –Lisa Fuller

Hands and Feet adebe3bb-d2bd-4f4e-8db6-ecfc8e1b9c52Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2025) Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2025)379a92ee-b25f-40ad-9b8b-65cc947420aeSat, 15 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: The Christmas Mystery (2025) Diving deeper into Jesus Christ as Mystery, the Catechism describes the deep mystery in the preparations for Christ’s coming—also known as Advent—as well as the mystery of his first coming in Christmas. Fr. Mike points to one of the last sentences of today’s readings—”Only when Christ is formed in us will the mystery of Christmas be fulfilled in us”—and reminds us that Jesus is the star of the story, not us. Our goal is to become children in relation to God. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 522-526. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Diving deeper into Jesus Christ as Mystery, the Catechism describes the deep mystery in the preparations for Christ’s coming—also known as Advent—as well as the mystery of his first coming in Christmas. Fr. Mike points to one of the last sentences of today’s readings—”Only when Christ is formed in us will the mystery of Christmas be fulfilled in us”—and reminds us that Jesus is the star of the story, not us. Our goal is to become children in relation to God. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 522-526. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 74: The Christmas Mystery (2025)3c90a233-0b61-4cf8-baac-7f697764ffb0Sat, 15 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: The Christmas Mystery (2025) Diving deeper into Jesus Christ as Mystery, the Catechism describes the deep mystery in the preparations for Christ’s coming—also known as Advent—as well as the mystery of his first coming in Christmas. Fr. Mike points to one of the last sentences of today’s readings—”Only when Christ is formed in us will the mystery of Christmas be fulfilled in us”—and reminds us that Jesus is the star of the story, not us. Our goal is to become children in relation to God. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 522-526. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Diving deeper into Jesus Christ as Mystery, the Catechism describes the deep mystery in the preparations for Christ’s coming—also known as Advent—as well as the mystery of his first coming in Christmas. Fr. Mike points to one of the last sentences of today’s readings—”Only when Christ is formed in us will the mystery of Christmas be fulfilled in us”—and reminds us that Jesus is the star of the story, not us. Our goal is to become children in relation to God. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 522-526. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 74: The Christmas Mystery (2025)9f2ebfd4-08cc-44a4-98cc-040ebf63797bSat, 15 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2025) Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2025)888b21c3-8be1-4592-8181-74fd315fd694Sat, 15 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2025) Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2025)0bfca6ef-0d7e-417d-bc37-020fed1e292bSat, 15 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2025) Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2025)70484c2c-baee-44ec-836f-30e6eae7f06bSat, 15 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHands and FeetTyler and his dad were enjoying a quick breakfast at the park before Tyler's baseball game. Dad had picked up a couple extra ham biscuits to save for later.As Tyler was eating, he noticed a man who appeared to be homeless sitting on a bench on the other side of the park. "Dad, do you see the man sitting over there? I wonder if he's hungry. Would it be okay if we offered him a biscuit?""I think that would be a nice thing to do," Dad answered, and they walked across the park."Good morning!" Tyler said to the man. "My name is Tyler, and this is my dad. We have some extra ham biscuits. Would you like one?"The man's eyes lit up. "Thank you!" he said, taking a biscuit. "My name is Chris. Would you like to sit down?" Tyler plopped down next to Chris and Dad sat beside Tyler. "Do you have a game today?" Chris asked, noticing Tyler's baseball uniform."Yep, the game starts in an hour. Dad and I like to get here early so I can practice.""What position do you play?" Chris asked."Mainly third base."They sat and talked for a while longer, and just before they left, Tyler asked Chris if he would like him to pray for him.Chris smiled. "That would be nice."After they finished praying, Chris looked at Tyler, tears streaming down his face, and said, "Thank you for sharing your food with me, and thank you for spending time with me and praying for me."Tyler smiled. "I hope we see you again. Come watch the game if you want.""I just might do that," Chris replied.As they walked away, Dad said, "That was a really thoughtful thing you did. You know, the Bible says that when we do good to others and share with those in need, we're doing those things for Jesus. They are sacrifices that please Him because they show others the kind of love He showed us when He sacrificed His life to save us. You were the hands and feet of Jesus this morning." Dad smiled. "Come on, we still have time to practice throwing before the game starts." –Lisa Fuller

Tyler and his dad were enjoying a quick breakfast at the park before Tyler's baseball game. Dad had picked up a couple extra ham biscuits to save for later.As Tyler was eating, he noticed a man who appeared to be homeless sitting on a bench on the other side of the park. "Dad, do you see the man sitting over there? I wonder if he's hungry. Would it be okay if we offered him a biscuit?""I think that would be a nice thing to do," Dad answered, and they walked across the park."Good morning!" Tyler said to the man. "My name is Tyler, and this is my dad. We have some extra ham biscuits. Would you like one?"The man's eyes lit up. "Thank you!" he said, taking a biscuit. "My name is Chris. Would you like to sit down?" Tyler plopped down next to Chris and Dad sat beside Tyler. "Do you have a game today?" Chris asked, noticing Tyler's baseball uniform."Yep, the game starts in an hour. Dad and I like to get here early so I can practice.""What position do you play?" Chris asked."Mainly third base."They sat and talked for a while longer, and just before they left, Tyler asked Chris if he would like him to pray for him.Chris smiled. "That would be nice."After they finished praying, Chris looked at Tyler, tears streaming down his face, and said, "Thank you for sharing your food with me, and thank you for spending time with me and praying for me."Tyler smiled. "I hope we see you again. Come watch the game if you want.""I just might do that," Chris replied.As they walked away, Dad said, "That was a really thoughtful thing you did. You know, the Bible says that when we do good to others and share with those in need, we're doing those things for Jesus. They are sacrifices that please Him because they show others the kind of love He showed us when He sacrificed His life to save us. You were the hands and feet of Jesus this morning." Dad smiled. "Come on, we still have time to practice throwing before the game starts." –Lisa Fuller

Hands and Feet764d3a81-9813-4316-9b0b-a9863f7682dbSat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Slave To Sin | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to be a slave to sin, how it traps us, the consequences it brings, and the freedom we can only find in Jesus. We dive into scripture and the power of baptism as a step of faith, symbolizing our old selves dying and our new lives beginning in Christ. No matter how far you’ve fallen, Jesus is always ready to forgive and lead you into something greater.   episode starts at around 13 mins.   we love you SO much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to be a slave to sin, how it traps us, the consequences it brings, and the freedom we can only find in Jesus. We dive into scripture and the power of baptism as a step of faith, symbolizing our old selves dying and our new lives beginning in Christ. No matter how far you’ve fallen, Jesus is always ready to forgive and lead you into something greater.   episode starts at around 13 mins.   we love you SO much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullA Slave To Sin | Girls Gone Bible542b7424-1999-434e-8075-4e5047f98c48Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:49:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsyou'll see this when God knows you're readyHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about trusting the Lord in prayer. What it looks like to trust Him even when we feel like we are praying the same prayers over and over again. God tells us in His word to ask, seek, and knock and the door will be opened - He is pleased when we have abundant faith and earnestly seek Him. "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." 1 Corinthians 2:9 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about trusting the Lord in prayer. What it looks like to trust Him even when we feel like we are praying the same prayers over and over again. God tells us in His word to ask, seek, and knock and the door will be opened - He is pleased when we have abundant faith and earnestly seek Him. "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." 1 Corinthians 2:9 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullyou'll see this when God knows you're ready6ef39758-7660-47c3-973e-3e4eacf2c294Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +00002420https://216.73.216.191/allTagsyou'll see this when God knows you're readyHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about trusting the Lord in prayer. What it looks like to trust Him even when we feel like we are praying the same prayers over and over again. God tells us in His word to ask, seek, and knock and the door will be opened - He is pleased when we have abundant faith and earnestly seek Him. "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." 1 Corinthians 2:9 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about trusting the Lord in prayer. What it looks like to trust Him even when we feel like we are praying the same prayers over and over again. God tells us in His word to ask, seek, and knock and the door will be opened - He is pleased when we have abundant faith and earnestly seek Him. "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." 1 Corinthians 2:9 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/travel-tumbler ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullyou'll see this when God knows you're ready265d7d94-98f5-46f4-b62d-774082737424Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 204: How To ALWAYS Have Great Sex: The Orgasm Queen, Susan Bratton"Orgasm Queen" Susan Bratton reveals the key to better intimacy: start small, build connection, and bring back the fun. From sexy bucket lists to no-pressure cuddles, her advice will help you reignite desire and deepen your bond. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/0QJE6LDXHRb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/aXHeFbyXHRb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Orgasm Queen" Susan Bratton reveals the key to better intimacy: start small, build connection, and bring back the fun. From sexy bucket lists to no-pressure cuddles, her advice will help you reignite desire and deepen your bond. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/0QJE6LDXHRb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/aXHeFbyXHRb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 204: How To ALWAYS Have Great Sex: The Orgasm Queen, Susan Bratton2af27ae1-bb20-459b-97f5-c5a3dc55987dFri, 14 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000713https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2025) Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2025)c29155ef-e761-45e8-897c-64470c349dc7Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery (2025) Many of the things we’d like to know about Jesus’ life we don’t know, but remember, as Fr. Mike has told us, a Christian mystery is not “a case to be solved.” It’s a beauty to bathe in. The Catechism explains the three characteristics common to each of Christ’s mysteries: revelation, redemption, and recapitulation. Fr. Mike shows how we are to participate in the mysteries of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 512-521. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Many of the things we’d like to know about Jesus’ life we don’t know, but remember, as Fr. Mike has told us, a Christian mystery is not “a case to be solved.” It’s a beauty to bathe in. The Catechism explains the three characteristics common to each of Christ’s mysteries: revelation, redemption, and recapitulation. Fr. Mike shows how we are to participate in the mysteries of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 512-521. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery (2025)f1a03bcb-44a0-4fb1-ac74-7f3dbd4274faFri, 14 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery (2025) Many of the things we’d like to know about Jesus’ life we don’t know, but remember, as Fr. Mike has told us, a Christian mystery is not “a case to be solved.” It’s a beauty to bathe in. The Catechism explains the three characteristics common to each of Christ’s mysteries: revelation, redemption, and recapitulation. Fr. Mike shows how we are to participate in the mysteries of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 512-521. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Many of the things we’d like to know about Jesus’ life we don’t know, but remember, as Fr. Mike has told us, a Christian mystery is not “a case to be solved.” It’s a beauty to bathe in. The Catechism explains the three characteristics common to each of Christ’s mysteries: revelation, redemption, and recapitulation. Fr. Mike shows how we are to participate in the mysteries of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 512-521. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery (2025)b2d9c5eb-44ab-4b68-845a-1d115a4a6202Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2025) Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2025)86ba0b77-3f74-427e-9519-3b12a25cb49eFri, 14 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2025) Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2025)762fcc7b-8efa-4503-8ed0-fb68387f0bdeFri, 14 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2025) Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2025)3b624600-dc15-4f68-b255-310799ca87cfFri, 14 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSo Much to SayMaisie had spent most of the evening texting one friend after another. "Can I text Bree real quick?" she asked when Mom told her to get ready for bed. "I want to see if she's as nervous as I am about tryouts for the play."Mom shook her head. "You've already texted her tonight--and lots of other friends. It's bedtime.""Okay, but can I please take two seconds to text Alynn--just to be sure she'll save me a seat on the bus tomorrow?" Maisie begged."Bed!" Mom said firmly, holding out her hand for Maisie's tablet.Maisie sighed and handed her tablet over, then went to get ready. She was crawling into bed when Mom appeared in the doorway. "Want me to turn the light out?" Mom asked. "Have you prayed already?""Oh, I forgot!" Maisie sat up. "I really don't have anything to say, except to ask God to take care of everyone, and He already knows that." Mom sat on the side of Maisie's bed. "If I handed you your tablet and gave you permission to text Bree, would you have anything to say to her?""Of course! Can I text her?" asked Maisie eagerly."Friends tell each other about their interests and feelings, don't they?" asked Mom. "They share their hopes and dreams and secrets. They talk about what they do for fun and what makes them afraid.""Yeah!" said Maisie, hoping to get her tablet back. "Friends need time to talk." "Well, is Jesus your friend?" Mom asked. Maisie nodded. "Then why don't you have anything to tell Him? Don't you think He wants to hear about what's going on in your life too?" She kissed Maisie's forehead. "Think about it," she said, then turned out the light and left.Maisie did think about it. She knew Mom was right and decided to talk to a friend she hadn't been paying much attention to lately. Dear Jesus, she began. Thank You for loving me and for dying on the cross for my sins. Then she shared some of her fears and dreams with the Lord. When I think of You as my friend, Maisie prayed, I really do have lots of things to say. Thanks for listening and caring. Goodnight. –Nance E. Keyes

Maisie had spent most of the evening texting one friend after another. "Can I text Bree real quick?" she asked when Mom told her to get ready for bed. "I want to see if she's as nervous as I am about tryouts for the play."Mom shook her head. "You've already texted her tonight--and lots of other friends. It's bedtime.""Okay, but can I please take two seconds to text Alynn--just to be sure she'll save me a seat on the bus tomorrow?" Maisie begged."Bed!" Mom said firmly, holding out her hand for Maisie's tablet.Maisie sighed and handed her tablet over, then went to get ready. She was crawling into bed when Mom appeared in the doorway. "Want me to turn the light out?" Mom asked. "Have you prayed already?""Oh, I forgot!" Maisie sat up. "I really don't have anything to say, except to ask God to take care of everyone, and He already knows that." Mom sat on the side of Maisie's bed. "If I handed you your tablet and gave you permission to text Bree, would you have anything to say to her?""Of course! Can I text her?" asked Maisie eagerly."Friends tell each other about their interests and feelings, don't they?" asked Mom. "They share their hopes and dreams and secrets. They talk about what they do for fun and what makes them afraid.""Yeah!" said Maisie, hoping to get her tablet back. "Friends need time to talk." "Well, is Jesus your friend?" Mom asked. Maisie nodded. "Then why don't you have anything to tell Him? Don't you think He wants to hear about what's going on in your life too?" She kissed Maisie's forehead. "Think about it," she said, then turned out the light and left.Maisie did think about it. She knew Mom was right and decided to talk to a friend she hadn't been paying much attention to lately. Dear Jesus, she began. Thank You for loving me and for dying on the cross for my sins. Then she shared some of her fears and dreams with the Lord. When I think of You as my friend, Maisie prayed, I really do have lots of things to say. Thanks for listening and caring. Goodnight. –Nance E. Keyes

So Much to Sayf250f4f2-0261-45c4-8f6f-af04880117d9Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags So Much to Say Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Maisie had spent most of the evening texting one friend after another. “Can I text Bree real quick?” she asked when Mom told her to get ready for bed. “I want to see if she’s as nervous as I am about tryouts for the play.” Mom shook her head. “You’ve already texted her tonight—and lots of other friends. It’s bedtime.” “Okay, but can I please take two seconds to text Alynn—just to be sure she’ll save me a seat on the bus tomorrow?” Maisie begged. “Bed!” Mom said firmly, holding out her hand for Maisie’s tablet. Maisie sighed and handed her tablet over, then went to get ready. She was crawling into bed when Mom appeared in the doorway. “Want me to turn the light out?” Mom asked. “Have you prayed already?” “Oh, I forgot!” Maisie sat up. “I really don’t have anything to say, except to ask God to take care of everyone, and He already knows that.” Mom sat on the side of Maisie’s bed. “If I handed you your tablet and gave you permission to text Bree, would you have anything to say to her?” “Of course! Can I text her?” asked Maisie eagerly. “Friends tell each other about their interests and feelings, don’t they?” asked Mom. “They share their hopes and dreams and secrets. They talk about what they do for fun and what makes them afraid.” “Yeah!” said Maisie, hoping to get her tablet back. “Friends need time to talk.” “Well, is Jesus your friend?” Mom asked. Maisie nodded. “Then why don’t you have anything to tell Him? Don’t you think He wants to hear about what’s going on in your life too?” She kissed Maisie’s forehead. “Think about it,” she said, then turned out the light and left. Maisie did think about it. She knew Mom was right and decided to talk to a friend she hadn’t been paying much attention to lately. Dear Jesus, she began. Thank You for loving me and for dying on the cross for my sins. Then she shared some of her fears and dreams with the Lord. When I think of You as my friend, Maisie prayed, I really do have lots of things to say. Thanks for listening and caring. Goodnight. –Nance E. Keyes

Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1-3; Isaiah 41:10 Maisie had spent most of the evening texting one friend after another. “Can I text Bree real quick?” she asked when Mom told her to get ready for bed. “I want to see if she’s as nervous as I am about tryouts for the play.” Mom shook her head. “You’ve already texted her tonight—and lots of other friends. It’s bedtime.” “Okay, but can I please take two seconds to text Alynn—just to be sure she’ll save me a seat on the bus tomorrow?” Maisie begged. “Bed!” Mom said firmly, holding out her hand for Maisie’s tablet. Maisie sighed and handed her tablet over, then went to get ready. She was crawling into bed when Mom appeared in the doorway. “Want me to turn the light out?” Mom asked. “Have you prayed already?” “Oh, I forgot!” Maisie sat up. “I really don’t have anything to say, except to ask God to take care of everyone, and He already knows that.” Mom sat on the side of Maisie’s bed. “If I handed you your tablet and gave you permission to text Bree, would you have anything to say to her?” “Of course! Can I text her?” asked Maisie eagerly. “Friends tell each other about their interests and feelings, don’t they?” asked Mom. “They share their hopes and dreams and secrets. They talk about what they do for fun and what makes them afraid.” “Yeah!” said Maisie, hoping to get her tablet back. “Friends need time to talk.” “Well, is Jesus your friend?” Mom asked. Maisie nodded. “Then why don’t you have anything to tell Him? Don’t you think He wants to hear about what’s going on in your life too?” She kissed Maisie’s forehead. “Think about it,” she said, then turned out the light and left. Maisie did think about it. She knew Mom was right and decided to talk to a friend she hadn’t been paying much attention to lately. Dear Jesus, she began. Thank You for loving me and for dying on the cross for my sins. Then she shared some of her fears and dreams with the Lord. When I think of You as my friend, Maisie prayed, I really do have lots of things to say. Thanks for listening and caring. Goodnight. –Nance E. Keyes

So Much to Say 0a83c58a-b9a3-40c7-be8e-b8fc191717b2Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Mystery and Wonder of Padre PioFather Martins shares the life and times of one of the most popular and mysterious saints, Padre Pio

Father Martins shares the life and times of one of the most popular and mysterious saints, Padre Pio

fullThe Mystery and Wonder of Padre Piob017ba8f-d352-4a75-b1ad-f35723d3a0b5Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:21:42 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Crude Language Becomes Sinful Do you struggle with taking the Lord’s name in vain or with cussing? Are you trying to avoid cussing entirely, but are still saying something crude? Today, Fr. Mike shares the distinction between the words we use regarding foul language. Because our words reveal our hearts, our words matter greatly. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you struggle with taking the Lord’s name in vain or with cussing? Are you trying to avoid cussing entirely, but are still saying something crude? Today, Fr. Mike shares the distinction between the words we use regarding foul language. Because our words reveal our hearts, our words matter greatly. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Crude Language Becomes Sinful74fc45b5-5e92-46c2-a3e1-4c5c1280311bThu, 13 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Crude Language Becomes Sinful Do you struggle with taking the Lord’s name in vain or with cussing? Are you trying to avoid cussing entirely, but are still saying something crude? Today, Fr. Mike shares the distinction between the words we use regarding foul language. Because our words reveal our hearts, our words matter greatly. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you struggle with taking the Lord’s name in vain or with cussing? Are you trying to avoid cussing entirely, but are still saying something crude? Today, Fr. Mike shares the distinction between the words we use regarding foul language. Because our words reveal our hearts, our words matter greatly. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Crude Language Becomes Sinfule630dec3-efcb-41f3-aecc-d018213565faThu, 13 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#910 - Luke 1:26-56 – Jesus's Birth ForetoldThis episode is part 3 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode, we cover the visit from the angel Gabriel to Mary as well as her visit to the mother of John the Baptist, Elizabeth. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-1-jesuss-birth-foretold/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode, we cover the visit from the angel Gabriel to Mary as well as her visit to the mother of John the Baptist, Elizabeth. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-1-jesuss-birth-foretold/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#910 - Luke 1:26-56 – Jesus's Birth Foretold880fb00b-8822-4b86-bdd7-693b4e9d2503Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000569https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDr. Joe Dispenza: Secret To Living Without Fear & Anxiety Forever! Your Mind Can Heal Itself! Stress Is The Root Of 90% Of All Diseases!What if 95% of your life is controlled by your subconscious mind? Dr Joe Dispenza reveals how to break free and reprogram your mind for success  Dr Joe Dispenza is a researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant who has developed a practical formula to help people transform their lives. He is also the best-selling author of books such as, ‘Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon’ and ‘You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter’.  In this conversation, Dr Joe and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between stress and disease, Joe’s 3-step process to reprogram your mind, the dangers of a negative thinking addiction cycle, and how childhood trauma can hold you back in love.  00:00 Intro 02:21 What Do You Do? 07:07 Why Do People Come to You? 09:02 What Stops Us From Changing? 12:09 Don't Process the Past 16:34 What Are We Getting Wrong About Trauma in Modern Society? 21:59 Step 1: Insight, Awareness & Consciousness 22:47 How to Increase Your Awareness 25:30 The Meditation Process 29:48 How Meditation Takes You Out of Difficult Situations 35:19 Why Can't Some People Change? 40:36 Is the Identity We've Created Helping or Hurting Us? 44:28 You Need to Be Specific With Your Goals 47:27 Crazy Stories of War Veterans' Transformations 51:34 The Importance of Forgiveness 54:21 Should We Forgive Anyone No Matter What? 55:32 The Link Between Negative Feelings and Sickness 1:01:36 Ads 1:03:45 Is Routine Necessary in Our Lives? 1:04:51 The Brain and Heart Connection 1:06:45 Psychedelics and Medication 1:14:27 Advanced Meditators vs. Normal Meditators 1:22:31 The People Who Attend Your Retreats Are Changed Forever 1:26:00 Ads 1:34:17 What Is the Quantum? 1:40:33 The Overcoming Process 1:46:14 Joe's Religious Beliefs Follow Dr Joe:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/PPP0kyubGRb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/zhwtfrwbGRb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/7WNr8CzbGRb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/5oqnE1sbGRb  You can watch Dr Joe’s documentary ‘SOURCE It’s Within You’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/eBIUHNqpGRb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Independent research https://joedizpensa.tiiny.co/ Sponsors: Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25% off Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DOAC20 for 20% off WHOOP - https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if 95% of your life is controlled by your subconscious mind? Dr Joe Dispenza reveals how to break free and reprogram your mind for success  Dr Joe Dispenza is a researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant who has developed a practical formula to help people transform their lives. He is also the best-selling author of books such as, ‘Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon’ and ‘You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter’.  In this conversation, Dr Joe and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between stress and disease, Joe’s 3-step process to reprogram your mind, the dangers of a negative thinking addiction cycle, and how childhood trauma can hold you back in love.  00:00 Intro 02:21 What Do You Do? 07:07 Why Do People Come to You? 09:02 What Stops Us From Changing? 12:09 Don't Process the Past 16:34 What Are We Getting Wrong About Trauma in Modern Society? 21:59 Step 1: Insight, Awareness & Consciousness 22:47 How to Increase Your Awareness 25:30 The Meditation Process 29:48 How Meditation Takes You Out of Difficult Situations 35:19 Why Can't Some People Change? 40:36 Is the Identity We've Created Helping or Hurting Us? 44:28 You Need to Be Specific With Your Goals 47:27 Crazy Stories of War Veterans' Transformations 51:34 The Importance of Forgiveness 54:21 Should We Forgive Anyone No Matter What? 55:32 The Link Between Negative Feelings and Sickness 1:01:36 Ads 1:03:45 Is Routine Necessary in Our Lives? 1:04:51 The Brain and Heart Connection 1:06:45 Psychedelics and Medication 1:14:27 Advanced Meditators vs. Normal Meditators 1:22:31 The People Who Attend Your Retreats Are Changed Forever 1:26:00 Ads 1:34:17 What Is the Quantum? 1:40:33 The Overcoming Process 1:46:14 Joe's Religious Beliefs Follow Dr Joe:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/PPP0kyubGRb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/zhwtfrwbGRb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/7WNr8CzbGRb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/5oqnE1sbGRb  You can watch Dr Joe’s documentary ‘SOURCE It’s Within You’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/eBIUHNqpGRb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Independent research https://joedizpensa.tiiny.co/ Sponsors: Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25% off Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DOAC20 for 20% off WHOOP - https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDr. Joe Dispenza: Secret To Living Without Fear & Anxiety Forever! Your Mind Can Heal Itself! Stress Is The Root Of 90% Of All Diseases!c7dccf69-429d-422e-8904-28a5cbe8aa05Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +00006653https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2025) Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2025)c64b689e-e626-41ee-90e2-b614a9437c8cThu, 13 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: Mary’s Motherhood (2025) For those with any lingering doubts or questions, the Catechism offers five reasons for Mary’s perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike digs into each reason and explains what each of them means for us as spiritual sons and daughters of our Immaculate Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 502-511. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

For those with any lingering doubts or questions, the Catechism offers five reasons for Mary’s perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike digs into each reason and explains what each of them means for us as spiritual sons and daughters of our Immaculate Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 502-511. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 72: Mary’s Motherhood (2025)bbf83f13-c334-4af8-84a6-27020637f7d0Thu, 13 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: Mary’s Motherhood (2025) For those with any lingering doubts or questions, the Catechism offers five reasons for Mary’s perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike digs into each reason and explains what each of them means for us as spiritual sons and daughters of our Immaculate Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 502-511. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

For those with any lingering doubts or questions, the Catechism offers five reasons for Mary’s perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike digs into each reason and explains what each of them means for us as spiritual sons and daughters of our Immaculate Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 502-511. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 72: Mary’s Motherhood (2025)07d5c6b4-c714-4fec-99d9-1b829a8360e5Thu, 13 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2025) Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2025)455e6f64-6a0a-4673-81d6-ab06a5a8f92fThu, 13 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2025) Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2025)739385e9-c659-419e-99e1-43f979afd60eThu, 13 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2025) Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2025)07fcfa8d-6f4a-420a-b830-43bfc38c3611Thu, 13 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Cost of Courage"Great game, Hailey!" said Mom. "Two goals--that's incredible!"Hailey kicked off her soccer cleats and sat on the sidelines beside Mom's folding chair. "Sure, I guess.""What's wrong?" asked Mom. "You did great."Hailey's eyes filled with tears. "It's Kaylee and Jenna. They said they don't want to be my friends anymore.""What?" asked Mom. "How come?""At halftime they were making fun of Sarah. She's shy, and she's…well, she's not the best player on the team. They called her 'Slow Sarah' when a ball got past her and said she should go play with those little kids." Hailey pointed to another field where some four-year-olds were chasing a ball around."Oh, that's terrible!" said Mom."They kept looking at me like they expected me to make fun of her too. I said they were being mean, so they called me a goody-goody and said they can't be friends with someone who's no fun. I just said, 'Fine,' and walked away. I didn't know what to do."Mom hugged Hailey. "I'm proud of you for standing up for Sarah."Hailey shrugged. "I thought I was doing what Jesus wanted me to do. Why did He let it turn out so badly?"Mom squeezed Hailey's shoulder. "You're right, Jesus does want you to love people because He loves us, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. The Bible is full of people who were rejected by others when they acted out of faith and obedience to God. Even Jesus was rejected for showing love to people everyone else wanted to stay away from. Through the Holy Spirit, He gives us the courage to love others that way too.""But now I don't have any friends on the team! Doesn't He care?""He cares very much," Mom assured her. "Your courage may have cost you your friendship with Kaylee and Jenna, but Jesus promises to always be with you." Mom pointed toward the field where Sarah was waving at them, a shy smile on her face. "Besides, it looks like you may have made a new friend."Hailey wiped her eyes and motioned for her teammate to join them. –Jennifer Dillard

"Great game, Hailey!" said Mom. "Two goals--that's incredible!"Hailey kicked off her soccer cleats and sat on the sidelines beside Mom's folding chair. "Sure, I guess.""What's wrong?" asked Mom. "You did great."Hailey's eyes filled with tears. "It's Kaylee and Jenna. They said they don't want to be my friends anymore.""What?" asked Mom. "How come?""At halftime they were making fun of Sarah. She's shy, and she's…well, she's not the best player on the team. They called her 'Slow Sarah' when a ball got past her and said she should go play with those little kids." Hailey pointed to another field where some four-year-olds were chasing a ball around."Oh, that's terrible!" said Mom."They kept looking at me like they expected me to make fun of her too. I said they were being mean, so they called me a goody-goody and said they can't be friends with someone who's no fun. I just said, 'Fine,' and walked away. I didn't know what to do."Mom hugged Hailey. "I'm proud of you for standing up for Sarah."Hailey shrugged. "I thought I was doing what Jesus wanted me to do. Why did He let it turn out so badly?"Mom squeezed Hailey's shoulder. "You're right, Jesus does want you to love people because He loves us, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. The Bible is full of people who were rejected by others when they acted out of faith and obedience to God. Even Jesus was rejected for showing love to people everyone else wanted to stay away from. Through the Holy Spirit, He gives us the courage to love others that way too.""But now I don't have any friends on the team! Doesn't He care?""He cares very much," Mom assured her. "Your courage may have cost you your friendship with Kaylee and Jenna, but Jesus promises to always be with you." Mom pointed toward the field where Sarah was waving at them, a shy smile on her face. "Besides, it looks like you may have made a new friend."Hailey wiped her eyes and motioned for her teammate to join them. –Jennifer Dillard

The Cost of Courage2d65ffcb-4262-4648-8505-6288dfc992faThu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Cost of Courage Bible Reading: Isaiah 53:3; Matthew 9:10-13; 2 Timothy 1:7 “Great game, Hailey!” said Mom. “Two goals–that’s incredible!” Hailey kicked off her soccer cleats and sat on the sidelines beside Mom’s folding chair. “Sure, I guess.” “What’s wrong?” asked Mom. “You did great.” Hailey’s eyes filled with tears. “It’s Kaylee and Jenna. They said they don’t want to be my friends anymore.” “What?” asked Mom. “How come?” “At halftime they were making fun of Sarah. She’s shy, and she’s…well, she’s not the best player on the team. They called her ‘Slow Sarah’ when a ball got past her and said she should go play with those little kids.” Hailey pointed to another field where some four-year-olds were chasing a ball around. “Oh, that’s terrible!” said Mom. “They kept looking at me like they expected me to make fun of her too. I said they were being mean, so they called me a goody-goody and said they can’t be friends with someone who’s no fun. I just said, ‘Fine,’ and walked away. I didn’t know what to do.” Mom hugged Hailey. “I’m proud of you for standing up for Sarah.” Hailey shrugged. “I thought I was doing what Jesus wanted me to do. Why did He let it turn out so badly?” Mom squeezed Hailey’s shoulder. “You’re right, Jesus does want you to love people because He loves us, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. The Bible is full of people who were rejected by others when they acted out of faith and obedience to God. Even Jesus was rejected for showing love to people everyone else wanted to stay away from. Through the Holy Spirit, He gives us the courage to love others that way too.” “But now I don’t have any friends on the team! Doesn’t He care?” “He cares very much,” Mom assured her. “Your courage may have cost you your friendship with Kaylee and Jenna, but Jesus promises to always be with you.” Mom pointed toward the field where Sarah was waving at them, a shy smile on her face. “Besides, it looks like you may have made a new friend.” Hailey wiped her eyes and motioned for her teammate to join them. –Jennifer Dillard How About You?Have you experienced rejection for following Jesus’s example of love? You are not alone. God’s people have often faced hardship and rejection for standing up in faith and doing what’s right. Jesus Himself was even rejected for loving sinners like us. He understands how you feel, and He promises to give you courage and strength and help you love others. Today’s Key Verse:Listen to me, you who know right from wrong, you who cherish my law in your hearts. Do not be afraid of people’s scorn, nor fear their insults. (NLT) (Isaiah 51:7) Today’s Key Thought:Stand up for others

Bible Reading: Isaiah 53:3; Matthew 9:10-13; 2 Timothy 1:7 “Great game, Hailey!” said Mom. “Two goals–that’s incredible!” Hailey kicked off her soccer cleats and sat on the sidelines beside Mom’s folding chair. “Sure, I guess.” “What’s wrong?” asked Mom. “You did great.” Hailey’s eyes filled with tears. “It’s Kaylee and Jenna. They said they don’t want to be my friends anymore.” “What?” asked Mom. “How come?” “At halftime they were making fun of Sarah. She’s shy, and she’s…well, she’s not the best player on the team. They called her ‘Slow Sarah’ when a ball got past her and said she should go play with those little kids.” Hailey pointed to another field where some four-year-olds were chasing a ball around. “Oh, that’s terrible!” said Mom. “They kept looking at me like they expected me to make fun of her too. I said they were being mean, so they called me a goody-goody and said they can’t be friends with someone who’s no fun. I just said, ‘Fine,’ and walked away. I didn’t know what to do.” Mom hugged Hailey. “I’m proud of you for standing up for Sarah.” Hailey shrugged. “I thought I was doing what Jesus wanted me to do. Why did He let it turn out so badly?” Mom squeezed Hailey’s shoulder. “You’re right, Jesus does want you to love people because He loves us, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. The Bible is full of people who were rejected by others when they acted out of faith and obedience to God. Even Jesus was rejected for showing love to people everyone else wanted to stay away from. Through the Holy Spirit, He gives us the courage to love others that way too.” “But now I don’t have any friends on the team! Doesn’t He care?” “He cares very much,” Mom assured her. “Your courage may have cost you your friendship with Kaylee and Jenna, but Jesus promises to always be with you.” Mom pointed toward the field where Sarah was waving at them, a shy smile on her face. “Besides, it looks like you may have made a new friend.” Hailey wiped her eyes and motioned for her teammate to join them. –Jennifer Dillard How About You?Have you experienced rejection for following Jesus’s example of love? You are not alone. God’s people have often faced hardship and rejection for standing up in faith and doing what’s right. Jesus Himself was even rejected for loving sinners like us. He understands how you feel, and He promises to give you courage and strength and help you love others. Today’s Key Verse:Listen to me, you who know right from wrong, you who cherish my law in your hearts. Do not be afraid of people’s scorn, nor fear their insults. (NLT) (Isaiah 51:7) Today’s Key Thought:Stand up for others

The Cost of Courage ccb8e438-7f03-4c0a-bc9b-486f60c69a4eThu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#367: An Unexpected Discovery- Elisha part 122 Kings 7:1-16 &amp; Proverbs 3:5 In today&rsquo;s exciting episode, we continue our adventure in the story of Elisha! Samaria was trapped, and people were starving. But just when all hope seemed lost, God did something amazing&mdash;He scared away an entire army without a single fight! Four lepers made an incredible discovery and had a big choice to make: keep it to themselves or share the good news with everyone. Join us as we see how God provided in the most unexpected way and learn how sharing our blessings can bring joy to others. Thanks to today's special guest Chris Ammen of Kaleidoscope Kids Bibles! You can learn about the wonderful kids' Bibles he has created for families at the above link or catch his podcast Kaleidoscope Kids Podcast --------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Kings 7:1-16 &amp; Proverbs 3:5 In today&rsquo;s exciting episode, we continue our adventure in the story of Elisha! Samaria was trapped, and people were starving. But just when all hope seemed lost, God did something amazing&mdash;He scared away an entire army without a single fight! Four lepers made an incredible discovery and had a big choice to make: keep it to themselves or share the good news with everyone. Join us as we see how God provided in the most unexpected way and learn how sharing our blessings can bring joy to others. Thanks to today's special guest Chris Ammen of Kaleidoscope Kids Bibles! You can learn about the wonderful kids' Bibles he has created for families at the above link or catch his podcast Kaleidoscope Kids Podcast --------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#367: An Unexpected Discovery- Elisha part 12722103fb-e624-4f16-ae21-0f22bf31f5daWed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000904https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: The Source of the Law (2025) Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 71: The Source of the Law (2025)dcfba8e9-dc8c-4e81-9eee-a55f98fbd6c8Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: Mary’s Virginity (2025) The Catechism tackles a few important issues regarding Mary, the mother of God—her motherhood, her virginal conception of Jesus, and her perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike reminds us that, regardless of the opinions of translators and modern theologians, our Faith steers us towards a correct understanding of our Blessed Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 495-501. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism tackles a few important issues regarding Mary, the mother of God—her motherhood, her virginal conception of Jesus, and her perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike reminds us that, regardless of the opinions of translators and modern theologians, our Faith steers us towards a correct understanding of our Blessed Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 495-501. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 71: Mary’s Virginity (2025)cf7fc282-4ee5-491f-98c6-f216ce1f394aWed, 12 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: Mary’s Virginity (2025) The Catechism tackles a few important issues regarding Mary, the mother of God—her motherhood, her virginal conception of Jesus, and her perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike reminds us that, regardless of the opinions of translators and modern theologians, our Faith steers us towards a correct understanding of our Blessed Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 495-501. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism tackles a few important issues regarding Mary, the mother of God—her motherhood, her virginal conception of Jesus, and her perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike reminds us that, regardless of the opinions of translators and modern theologians, our Faith steers us towards a correct understanding of our Blessed Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 495-501. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 71: Mary’s Virginity (2025)69fa781a-9edb-45d7-bb3d-6f9bdc0c599dWed, 12 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: The Source of the Law (2025) Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 71: The Source of the Law (2025)cede3bae-e14b-41a0-bc40-52490945b14bWed, 12 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: The Source of the Law (2025) Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 71: The Source of the Law (2025)f3ca7d41-5eeb-4be8-b288-b399d5613929Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: The Source of the Law (2025) Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 71: The Source of the Law (2025)50aa2fdf-30f7-45b9-bd35-b129974e2b50Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod's Promises Mean Something"He said he was going to help us." Sammy frowned. "How could Uncle Riley say that and then change his mind? We need help if we're going to move!"Mom held a finger to her lips. She nodded to the open window. "Look at our babies getting their first meal."Sammy peeked out the window. In the branch of the tree right outside, there was a nest with baby birds that had just hatched. A big bird was feeding each of the babies with something out of her beak. It was cool to watch.When the meal was finished, Sammy looked to his mom. "Without money from Uncle Riley, we're going to be stuck here forever.""I was excited when he said he was going to help," Mom said. "But we can figure things out without him. It will just take a little longer. We're going to be okay.""How can he make a promise and then change his mind?" Sammy moved to their brown couch and sank down onto it, running his finger along a tear in the fabric. "We were counting on him doing what he said he would do.""People are like that sometimes," Mom said. "They make promises and then don't keep them."Sammy crossed his arms. "It's not right.""No, it's not." Mom looked at him. "You know who isn't like that? God. Every promise He makes, He keeps."Sammy frowned. "It doesn't always feel like it.""It might not," Mom said. "But it's true. It's like those baby birds. I heard them chirping when their mom left them this morning. They were probably worried that she wouldn't come back. But she did come back, because she knows they depend on her to feed them and take care of them. Our heavenly Father is much more dependable than a mother bird, and He promises to take care of us.""What if He doesn't?" Sammy asked."He will," Mom said. "The Bible tells us that God keeps His promises. When we were lost in sin, He promised us a Savior, and He fulfilled that promise through Jesus. And Jesus promises that even though life is full of difficulties, He will always be with us and help us. Other people may fail us, but God never will." –Emily Acker

"He said he was going to help us." Sammy frowned. "How could Uncle Riley say that and then change his mind? We need help if we're going to move!"Mom held a finger to her lips. She nodded to the open window. "Look at our babies getting their first meal."Sammy peeked out the window. In the branch of the tree right outside, there was a nest with baby birds that had just hatched. A big bird was feeding each of the babies with something out of her beak. It was cool to watch.When the meal was finished, Sammy looked to his mom. "Without money from Uncle Riley, we're going to be stuck here forever.""I was excited when he said he was going to help," Mom said. "But we can figure things out without him. It will just take a little longer. We're going to be okay.""How can he make a promise and then change his mind?" Sammy moved to their brown couch and sank down onto it, running his finger along a tear in the fabric. "We were counting on him doing what he said he would do.""People are like that sometimes," Mom said. "They make promises and then don't keep them."Sammy crossed his arms. "It's not right.""No, it's not." Mom looked at him. "You know who isn't like that? God. Every promise He makes, He keeps."Sammy frowned. "It doesn't always feel like it.""It might not," Mom said. "But it's true. It's like those baby birds. I heard them chirping when their mom left them this morning. They were probably worried that she wouldn't come back. But she did come back, because she knows they depend on her to feed them and take care of them. Our heavenly Father is much more dependable than a mother bird, and He promises to take care of us.""What if He doesn't?" Sammy asked."He will," Mom said. "The Bible tells us that God keeps His promises. When we were lost in sin, He promised us a Savior, and He fulfilled that promise through Jesus. And Jesus promises that even though life is full of difficulties, He will always be with us and help us. Other people may fail us, but God never will." –Emily Acker

God's Promises Mean Somethingb4844ecc-2bb3-4edc-897a-b555898dce73Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags God’s Promises Mean Something Bible Reading: Psalm 12:5-7 “He said he was going to help us.” Sammy frowned. “How could Uncle Riley say that and then change his mind? We need help if we’re going to move!” Mom held a finger to her lips. She nodded to the open window. “Look at our babies getting their first meal.” Sammy peeked out the window. In the branch of the tree right outside, there was a nest with baby birds that had just hatched. A big bird was feeding each of the babies with something out of her beak. It was cool to watch. When the meal was finished, Sammy looked to his mom. “Without money from Uncle Riley, we’re going to be stuck here forever.” “I was excited when he said he was going to help,” Mom said. “But we can figure things out without him. It will just take a little longer. We’re going to be okay.” “How can he make a promise and then change his mind?” Sammy moved to their brown couch and sank down onto it, running his finger along a tear in the fabric. “We were counting on him doing what he said he would do.” “People are like that sometimes,” Mom said. “They make promises and then don’t keep them.” Sammy crossed his arms. “It’s not right.” “No, it’s not.” Mom looked at him. “You know who isn’t like that? God. Every promise He makes, He keeps.” Sammy frowned. “It doesn’t always feel like it.” “It might not,” Mom said. “But it’s true. It’s like those baby birds. I heard them chirping when their mom left them this morning. They were probably worried that she wouldn’t come back. But she did come back, because she knows they depend on her to feed them and take care of them. Our heavenly Father is much more dependable than a mother bird, and He promises to take care of us.” “What if He doesn’t?” Sammy asked. “He will,” Mom said. “The Bible tells us that God keeps His promises. When we were lost in sin, He promised us a Savior, and He fulfilled that promise through Jesus. And Jesus promises that even though life is full of difficulties, He will always be with us and help us. Other people may fail us, but God never will.” –Emily Acker How About You?Have you ever had someone make a promise to you and then change their mind? How did that make you feel? Do you keep every promise you make? People don’t always keep their promises, but God does. He kept His promise to send Jesus to save us, and He promises He’s with us through every hardship we face, even when it doesn’t seem like it. You can trust Him to keep His promises. Today’s Key Verse:He who is the Glory of Israel does not lie or change his mind; for he is not a human being, that he should change his mind. (NIV) (1 Samuel 15:29 ) Today’s Key Thought:You can trust God’s promises

Bible Reading: Psalm 12:5-7 “He said he was going to help us.” Sammy frowned. “How could Uncle Riley say that and then change his mind? We need help if we’re going to move!” Mom held a finger to her lips. She nodded to the open window. “Look at our babies getting their first meal.” Sammy peeked out the window. In the branch of the tree right outside, there was a nest with baby birds that had just hatched. A big bird was feeding each of the babies with something out of her beak. It was cool to watch. When the meal was finished, Sammy looked to his mom. “Without money from Uncle Riley, we’re going to be stuck here forever.” “I was excited when he said he was going to help,” Mom said. “But we can figure things out without him. It will just take a little longer. We’re going to be okay.” “How can he make a promise and then change his mind?” Sammy moved to their brown couch and sank down onto it, running his finger along a tear in the fabric. “We were counting on him doing what he said he would do.” “People are like that sometimes,” Mom said. “They make promises and then don’t keep them.” Sammy crossed his arms. “It’s not right.” “No, it’s not.” Mom looked at him. “You know who isn’t like that? God. Every promise He makes, He keeps.” Sammy frowned. “It doesn’t always feel like it.” “It might not,” Mom said. “But it’s true. It’s like those baby birds. I heard them chirping when their mom left them this morning. They were probably worried that she wouldn’t come back. But she did come back, because she knows they depend on her to feed them and take care of them. Our heavenly Father is much more dependable than a mother bird, and He promises to take care of us.” “What if He doesn’t?” Sammy asked. “He will,” Mom said. “The Bible tells us that God keeps His promises. When we were lost in sin, He promised us a Savior, and He fulfilled that promise through Jesus. And Jesus promises that even though life is full of difficulties, He will always be with us and help us. Other people may fail us, but God never will.” –Emily Acker How About You?Have you ever had someone make a promise to you and then change their mind? How did that make you feel? Do you keep every promise you make? People don’t always keep their promises, but God does. He kept His promise to send Jesus to save us, and He promises He’s with us through every hardship we face, even when it doesn’t seem like it. You can trust Him to keep His promises. Today’s Key Verse:He who is the Glory of Israel does not lie or change his mind; for he is not a human being, that he should change his mind. (NIV) (1 Samuel 15:29 ) Today’s Key Thought:You can trust God’s promises

God’s Promises Mean Something 9eabdf2b-d52e-42f7-88c2-dc95a720f43bWed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2025) Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2025)e0ea770f-0211-423f-992a-2de7e34deea4Tue, 11 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Immaculate Conception (2025) The Catechism introduces us to Mary’s Immaculate Conception and explains why God preserved her “immune from all stain of original sin.” Fr. Mike answers a common question asked in response to this revelation: “Why didn’t God just preserve us all from original sin?” His answer might surprise you. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 490-494. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces us to Mary’s Immaculate Conception and explains why God preserved her “immune from all stain of original sin.” Fr. Mike answers a common question asked in response to this revelation: “Why didn’t God just preserve us all from original sin?” His answer might surprise you. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 490-494. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 70: The Immaculate Conception (2025)bf185315-8ac8-4e92-bf09-8a06c99828dfTue, 11 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Immaculate Conception (2025) The Catechism introduces us to Mary’s Immaculate Conception and explains why God preserved her “immune from all stain of original sin.” Fr. Mike answers a common question asked in response to this revelation: “Why didn’t God just preserve us all from original sin?” His answer might surprise you. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 490-494. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces us to Mary’s Immaculate Conception and explains why God preserved her “immune from all stain of original sin.” Fr. Mike answers a common question asked in response to this revelation: “Why didn’t God just preserve us all from original sin?” His answer might surprise you. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 490-494. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 70: The Immaculate Conception (2025)7e8ecc6f-695a-42c9-adf2-913de725de40Tue, 11 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2025) Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2025)3b81f000-b99f-4f8b-8c22-e8e86fd22452Tue, 11 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2025) Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2025)7f38bc56-6031-4bcd-a1b5-86222b1348b9Tue, 11 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2025) Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2025)a101ff7d-8196-483f-a2ff-64c52f770f7bTue, 11 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAmnesiaPreston jumped from seat to seat in the back of the school bus. He joined in with the boys who were pestering other kids and laughed loudly when rude gestures were made at passing cars. After he and the others ignored several warnings, the bus driver pulled over and wrote down their names. Preston felt ashamed--and he felt even worse when he found out his parents would be contacted. "I heard from your principal today," Mom said when Preston got home. "We'll have to talk about it later. Right now go get your homework done."Preston was relieved when his behavior wasn't mentioned at dinner. When they finished eating, Dad turned on the news. The screen showed a man who'd been found wandering the streets. He couldn't remember anything about his past--not even his own name. "Authorities believe this man has amnesia," said the reporter. "Anyone with information that may help identify him should notify the police.""He doesn't know his name?" Preston asked. "That's hard to believe!""They think he may have received a very hard blow to his head, or that something shocking happened and the man's brain reacted by blocking everything out," explained Mom."Oh, that's so sad!" said Preston's little sister, Mia."Can a person really forget who he is?" asked Preston."We wondered the same thing after Mom got a call from your principal today," said Dad. "It sounded like you might have been suffering from spiritual amnesia on the bus. You seemed to have forgotten who you were.""Preston has amnesia?" asked Mia, looking at her brother wide-eyed."Well, he seemed to forget that he is a child of God," said Dad. "Preston--just like all Christians--has the Holy Spirit inside him. Because of God's presence in us, we're able to do what is right and show others the love of Jesus. If we forget that and start acting out of selfishness instead of love, it's kind of like we have spiritual amnesia--we've forgotten who we are in Jesus." Dad turned to Preston. "Could anyone on the bus this morning have identified you as belonging to Jesus?""I--I guess not," said Preston. "I'm sorry."His parents smiled at him. "We forgive you," said Dad. "And Jesus will forgive you too." –Nance E. Keyes

Preston jumped from seat to seat in the back of the school bus. He joined in with the boys who were pestering other kids and laughed loudly when rude gestures were made at passing cars. After he and the others ignored several warnings, the bus driver pulled over and wrote down their names. Preston felt ashamed--and he felt even worse when he found out his parents would be contacted. "I heard from your principal today," Mom said when Preston got home. "We'll have to talk about it later. Right now go get your homework done."Preston was relieved when his behavior wasn't mentioned at dinner. When they finished eating, Dad turned on the news. The screen showed a man who'd been found wandering the streets. He couldn't remember anything about his past--not even his own name. "Authorities believe this man has amnesia," said the reporter. "Anyone with information that may help identify him should notify the police.""He doesn't know his name?" Preston asked. "That's hard to believe!""They think he may have received a very hard blow to his head, or that something shocking happened and the man's brain reacted by blocking everything out," explained Mom."Oh, that's so sad!" said Preston's little sister, Mia."Can a person really forget who he is?" asked Preston."We wondered the same thing after Mom got a call from your principal today," said Dad. "It sounded like you might have been suffering from spiritual amnesia on the bus. You seemed to have forgotten who you were.""Preston has amnesia?" asked Mia, looking at her brother wide-eyed."Well, he seemed to forget that he is a child of God," said Dad. "Preston--just like all Christians--has the Holy Spirit inside him. Because of God's presence in us, we're able to do what is right and show others the love of Jesus. If we forget that and start acting out of selfishness instead of love, it's kind of like we have spiritual amnesia--we've forgotten who we are in Jesus." Dad turned to Preston. "Could anyone on the bus this morning have identified you as belonging to Jesus?""I--I guess not," said Preston. "I'm sorry."His parents smiled at him. "We forgive you," said Dad. "And Jesus will forgive you too." –Nance E. Keyes

Amnesia3c0c7713-6b4e-45b5-9e8d-556c224dc880Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Amnesia Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:17-24 Preston jumped from seat to seat in the back of the school bus. He joined in with the boys who were pestering other kids and laughed loudly when rude gestures were made at passing cars. After he and the others ignored several warnings, the bus driver pulled over and wrote down their names. Preston felt ashamed–and he felt even worse when he found out his parents would be contacted. “I heard from your principal today,” Mom said when Preston got home. “We’ll have to talk about it later. Right now go get your homework done.” Preston was relieved when his behavior wasn’t mentioned at dinner. When they finished eating, Dad turned on the news. The screen showed a man who’d been found wandering the streets. He couldn’t remember anything about his past–not even his own name. “Authorities believe this man has amnesia,” said the reporter. “Anyone with information that may help identify him should notify the police.” “He doesn’t know his name?” Preston asked. “That’s hard to believe!” “They think he may have received a very hard blow to his head, or that something shocking happened and the man’s brain reacted by blocking everything out,” explained Mom. “Oh, that’s so sad!” said Preston’s little sister, Mia. “Can a person really forget who he is?” asked Preston. “We wondered the same thing after Mom got a call from your principal today,” said Dad. “It sounded like you might have been suffering from spiritual amnesia on the bus. You seemed to have forgotten who you were.” “Preston has amnesia?” asked Mia, looking at her brother wide-eyed. “Well, he seemed to forget that he is a child of God,” said Dad. “Preston–just like all Christians–has the Holy Spirit inside him. Because of God’s presence in us, we’re able to do what is right and show others the love of Jesus. If we forget that and start acting out of selfishness instead of love, it’s kind of like we have spiritual amnesia–we’ve forgotten who we are in Jesus.” Dad turned to Preston. “Could anyone on the bus this morning have identified you as belonging to Jesus?” “I–I guess not,” said Preston. “I’m sorry.” His parents smiled at him. “We forgive you,” said Dad. “And Jesus will forgive you too.” –Nance E. Keyes How About You?Do you remember who you are? If you’ve trusted Jesus as your Savior, you’re a child of God, and He has put His love in your heart and given you His Spirit to guide you in doing what’s right. Don’t act like you suffer from spiritual amnesia. Remember who you are in Jesus and show His love in all you do so others can identify you as someone who belongs to Him. Today’s Key Verse:Put on your new nature, created to be like God–truly righteous and holy. (NLT) (Ephesians 4:24) Today’s Key Thought:Remember who you are in Jesus

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:17-24 Preston jumped from seat to seat in the back of the school bus. He joined in with the boys who were pestering other kids and laughed loudly when rude gestures were made at passing cars. After he and the others ignored several warnings, the bus driver pulled over and wrote down their names. Preston felt ashamed–and he felt even worse when he found out his parents would be contacted. “I heard from your principal today,” Mom said when Preston got home. “We’ll have to talk about it later. Right now go get your homework done.” Preston was relieved when his behavior wasn’t mentioned at dinner. When they finished eating, Dad turned on the news. The screen showed a man who’d been found wandering the streets. He couldn’t remember anything about his past–not even his own name. “Authorities believe this man has amnesia,” said the reporter. “Anyone with information that may help identify him should notify the police.” “He doesn’t know his name?” Preston asked. “That’s hard to believe!” “They think he may have received a very hard blow to his head, or that something shocking happened and the man’s brain reacted by blocking everything out,” explained Mom. “Oh, that’s so sad!” said Preston’s little sister, Mia. “Can a person really forget who he is?” asked Preston. “We wondered the same thing after Mom got a call from your principal today,” said Dad. “It sounded like you might have been suffering from spiritual amnesia on the bus. You seemed to have forgotten who you were.” “Preston has amnesia?” asked Mia, looking at her brother wide-eyed. “Well, he seemed to forget that he is a child of God,” said Dad. “Preston–just like all Christians–has the Holy Spirit inside him. Because of God’s presence in us, we’re able to do what is right and show others the love of Jesus. If we forget that and start acting out of selfishness instead of love, it’s kind of like we have spiritual amnesia–we’ve forgotten who we are in Jesus.” Dad turned to Preston. “Could anyone on the bus this morning have identified you as belonging to Jesus?” “I–I guess not,” said Preston. “I’m sorry.” His parents smiled at him. “We forgive you,” said Dad. “And Jesus will forgive you too.” –Nance E. Keyes How About You?Do you remember who you are? If you’ve trusted Jesus as your Savior, you’re a child of God, and He has put His love in your heart and given you His Spirit to guide you in doing what’s right. Don’t act like you suffer from spiritual amnesia. Remember who you are in Jesus and show His love in all you do so others can identify you as someone who belongs to Him. Today’s Key Verse:Put on your new nature, created to be like God–truly righteous and holy. (NLT) (Ephesians 4:24) Today’s Key Thought:Remember who you are in Jesus

Amnesia a648028e-30e3-4b4f-90a4-da5c810ae405Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Public Speaking Expert: This Speaking Mistake Makes People Ignore You! These Small Mistakes Make You Unlikeable!Speaking with confidence isn’t a gift, it’s a skill - Vinh Giang reveals the blueprint to mastering the art of communication Vinh Giang is an award-winning entrepreneur, part-magician, and full time communication coach. He runs masterclasses and has helped thousands of people improve their communication and vocal skills. In this conversation, Vinh and Steven discuss topics such as, the top speaking mistake that makes people ignore you, small mistakes that make you unlikeable, how to effortlessly speak with power and confidence, and the number one word to avoid to be taken seriously. 00:00 Intro 02:15 Why Do You Do What You Do? 04:12 How Much Will This Information Change Your Life? 06:28 The Importance of Communication in Your Life and Career 09:17 How Easy Is It to Make a Radical Change in Your Communication Skills? 10:57 What's the Biggest Change People Experience? 11:56 How Cracking Your Communication Will Change Your Life 12:59 Why Should People Listen to You? 18:47 Three Ways to Change How You're Perceived by Others 20:28 What Is Vocal Image and How Does It Help Us? 23:00 How Melody Evokes Emotions 27:31 How to Know If You're Overdoing It 30:55 The Importance of Pauses in Your Speech 35:03 What Volume of Voice Signals Confidence? 36:46 Create Emotion With Your Voice 37:25 Gesticulating With Your Face 41:31 The Storytelling Formula 43:56 VAKS: Relive a Story, Don't Report It! 47:22 Run These Techniques in the Real World 50:30 Is There a Voice Tone That Makes People Dislike You? 52:59 Practical Steps to Know If You're Good at Speaking 57:34 Remove the Clutter Words From Your Speaking 1:02:37 Ads 1:03:33 What to Do Before You Go on Stage 1:05:20 Warm Up Your Mouth and Tongue 1:06:20 The Power of Body Language 1:13:34 If You Want to Be Influential, You Need to Do This 1:14:32 How to Interact Online 1:19:45 Our Identity Stops Us From Growing 1:21:37 Accents and How to Correct Them 1:25:06 There Are No Limits to What You Can Do 1:29:21 How to Deal With Bullies 1:33:27 How to Start a Powerful Conversation With Someone 1:37:53 Ads 1:39:57 Small Talk 1:42:18 What to Do If People Interrupt You at Work? 1:44:58 Why You Should Mimic People's Body Language 1:46:20 What Is F-O-R-D? Holding Conversations for Longer 1:52:15 Are There Real Introverts and Extroverts? 1:53:13 Social Anxiety 1:55:19 Contextual Confidence 2:01:39 I Do It All for My Son 2:04:57 My Parents Gave Up Their Money to Become Monks 2:11:37 The Endless Pursuit of More 2:20:23 What Is One Thing You Know Is True Even If You Can't Prove It? Follow Vinh: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/gTz0zXL4xRb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/gTL4XuN4xRb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/owpA9uP4xRb  Vinh’s Free Communication Resources -  https://gifts.vinhgiang.com/doac  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off WHOOP - https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaking with confidence isn’t a gift, it’s a skill - Vinh Giang reveals the blueprint to mastering the art of communication Vinh Giang is an award-winning entrepreneur, part-magician, and full time communication coach. He runs masterclasses and has helped thousands of people improve their communication and vocal skills. In this conversation, Vinh and Steven discuss topics such as, the top speaking mistake that makes people ignore you, small mistakes that make you unlikeable, how to effortlessly speak with power and confidence, and the number one word to avoid to be taken seriously. 00:00 Intro 02:15 Why Do You Do What You Do? 04:12 How Much Will This Information Change Your Life? 06:28 The Importance of Communication in Your Life and Career 09:17 How Easy Is It to Make a Radical Change in Your Communication Skills? 10:57 What's the Biggest Change People Experience? 11:56 How Cracking Your Communication Will Change Your Life 12:59 Why Should People Listen to You? 18:47 Three Ways to Change How You're Perceived by Others 20:28 What Is Vocal Image and How Does It Help Us? 23:00 How Melody Evokes Emotions 27:31 How to Know If You're Overdoing It 30:55 The Importance of Pauses in Your Speech 35:03 What Volume of Voice Signals Confidence? 36:46 Create Emotion With Your Voice 37:25 Gesticulating With Your Face 41:31 The Storytelling Formula 43:56 VAKS: Relive a Story, Don't Report It! 47:22 Run These Techniques in the Real World 50:30 Is There a Voice Tone That Makes People Dislike You? 52:59 Practical Steps to Know If You're Good at Speaking 57:34 Remove the Clutter Words From Your Speaking 1:02:37 Ads 1:03:33 What to Do Before You Go on Stage 1:05:20 Warm Up Your Mouth and Tongue 1:06:20 The Power of Body Language 1:13:34 If You Want to Be Influential, You Need to Do This 1:14:32 How to Interact Online 1:19:45 Our Identity Stops Us From Growing 1:21:37 Accents and How to Correct Them 1:25:06 There Are No Limits to What You Can Do 1:29:21 How to Deal With Bullies 1:33:27 How to Start a Powerful Conversation With Someone 1:37:53 Ads 1:39:57 Small Talk 1:42:18 What to Do If People Interrupt You at Work? 1:44:58 Why You Should Mimic People's Body Language 1:46:20 What Is F-O-R-D? Holding Conversations for Longer 1:52:15 Are There Real Introverts and Extroverts? 1:53:13 Social Anxiety 1:55:19 Contextual Confidence 2:01:39 I Do It All for My Son 2:04:57 My Parents Gave Up Their Money to Become Monks 2:11:37 The Endless Pursuit of More 2:20:23 What Is One Thing You Know Is True Even If You Can't Prove It? Follow Vinh: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/gTz0zXL4xRb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/gTL4XuN4xRb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/owpA9uP4xRb  Vinh’s Free Communication Resources -  https://gifts.vinhgiang.com/doac  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off WHOOP - https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Public Speaking Expert: This Speaking Mistake Makes People Ignore You! These Small Mistakes Make You Unlikeable!8bd98cce-79c0-4738-8406-4f1ce368dee3Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +00008846https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2025) Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2025)77676e97-bff3-4006-a0fd-a3e02150148dMon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: Born of the Virgin Mary (2025) Fr. Mike helps us to understand Mary’s role in the history of salvation. Through her belief and obedience, Mary becomes the Mother of God, and she cooperates in the redemption of the entire world. God’s glory is manifested when he uses weak and powerless people to show forth his faithfulness. What we believe about Mary is based on what we believe about Christ, and what the Church teaches about Mary illuminates our faith in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 484-489. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike helps us to understand Mary’s role in the history of salvation. Through her belief and obedience, Mary becomes the Mother of God, and she cooperates in the redemption of the entire world. God’s glory is manifested when he uses weak and powerless people to show forth his faithfulness. What we believe about Mary is based on what we believe about Christ, and what the Church teaches about Mary illuminates our faith in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 484-489. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 69: Born of the Virgin Mary (2025)7c726e27-7f9e-4aa1-9cf6-6503099cac8fMon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: Born of the Virgin Mary (2025) Fr. Mike helps us to understand Mary’s role in the history of salvation. Through her belief and obedience, Mary becomes the Mother of God, and she cooperates in the redemption of the entire world. God’s glory is manifested when he uses weak and powerless people to show forth his faithfulness. What we believe about Mary is based on what we believe about Christ, and what the Church teaches about Mary illuminates our faith in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 484-489. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike helps us to understand Mary’s role in the history of salvation. Through her belief and obedience, Mary becomes the Mother of God, and she cooperates in the redemption of the entire world. God’s glory is manifested when he uses weak and powerless people to show forth his faithfulness. What we believe about Mary is based on what we believe about Christ, and what the Church teaches about Mary illuminates our faith in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 484-489. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 69: Born of the Virgin Mary (2025)121d1c29-21b1-446e-a6ce-fe52a1409d5fMon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2025) Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2025)ed33ce58-c510-4daa-ba82-6f3b1ec91a6cMon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2025) Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2025)4c78968e-a8a2-4112-8f38-dc81ebd31ed1Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2025) Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2025)4b652799-624b-4d9d-bb0d-d0f67892185eMon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNot a SecretTopher brought Mexican jumping beans to school today," said Tiernan at dinner one evening. "They look like regular beans, but they move all by themselves. Topher wouldn't say what made them move--he said it was a secret. But I looked it up and found out. I don't know why Topher didn't just tell us. It's no secret!""So what makes them move?" asked Tiernan's sister Ariel."Moths," said Tiernan. "Mexican jumping beans are three-celled bean pods that house moths. The jumping is caused by the moth larvae moving inside.""Ew, gross!" Ariel put down her knife and fork. "Well, now I've lost my appetite."When dinner was finished, Dad got out his Bible for family devotions. "Tiernan's story about the jumping beans made me think of something," he said. "Like Tiernan said, the reason they move isn't a secret, but there is something we often keep secret even though we shouldn't. Just like how the moths in the bean pods makes them jump, we have something in us that makes us choose to do the things we do, but we often don't tell anyone what it is.""Well, what is it?" asked Tiernan. "I don't know either."Dad smiled. "It's the love of Jesus in our hearts. For example, I remember when you ate lunch with the new boy at school who didn't know anyone and your friends later asked why you didn't sit with them. What reason did you give them?""Um, well…I just told them I knew him from math class," replied Tiernan."And when I was so sick, God gave me a miraculous recovery," said Dad. "But I wonder how many of us told our friends that God had answered our prayers?""I didn't," admitted Ariel."It's almost as though we're keeping it a secret that we know Jesus," Dad said, opening his Bible to the fourth chapter of Acts. "Tonight, let's read about some men who didn't keep it a secret that they knew Jesus. How about reading it for us, Tiernan? Read verses sixteen to twenty." After Tiernan finished reading, Dad said, "Peter and John couldn't keep themselves from telling others about Jesus and how He died and rose again to save them. Let's join them by telling everyone what He's done for us too." –Nance E. Keyes

Topher brought Mexican jumping beans to school today," said Tiernan at dinner one evening. "They look like regular beans, but they move all by themselves. Topher wouldn't say what made them move--he said it was a secret. But I looked it up and found out. I don't know why Topher didn't just tell us. It's no secret!""So what makes them move?" asked Tiernan's sister Ariel."Moths," said Tiernan. "Mexican jumping beans are three-celled bean pods that house moths. The jumping is caused by the moth larvae moving inside.""Ew, gross!" Ariel put down her knife and fork. "Well, now I've lost my appetite."When dinner was finished, Dad got out his Bible for family devotions. "Tiernan's story about the jumping beans made me think of something," he said. "Like Tiernan said, the reason they move isn't a secret, but there is something we often keep secret even though we shouldn't. Just like how the moths in the bean pods makes them jump, we have something in us that makes us choose to do the things we do, but we often don't tell anyone what it is.""Well, what is it?" asked Tiernan. "I don't know either."Dad smiled. "It's the love of Jesus in our hearts. For example, I remember when you ate lunch with the new boy at school who didn't know anyone and your friends later asked why you didn't sit with them. What reason did you give them?""Um, well…I just told them I knew him from math class," replied Tiernan."And when I was so sick, God gave me a miraculous recovery," said Dad. "But I wonder how many of us told our friends that God had answered our prayers?""I didn't," admitted Ariel."It's almost as though we're keeping it a secret that we know Jesus," Dad said, opening his Bible to the fourth chapter of Acts. "Tonight, let's read about some men who didn't keep it a secret that they knew Jesus. How about reading it for us, Tiernan? Read verses sixteen to twenty." After Tiernan finished reading, Dad said, "Peter and John couldn't keep themselves from telling others about Jesus and how He died and rose again to save them. Let's join them by telling everyone what He's done for us too." –Nance E. Keyes

Not a Secret956b4bb4-7d93-4f63-b5d5-2e1e2a580b5fMon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Not a Secret Bible Reading: Acts 4:13-20 Topher brought Mexican jumping beans to school today,” said Tiernan at dinner one evening. “They look like regular beans, but they move all by themselves. Topher wouldn’t say what made them move–he said it was a secret. But I looked it up and found out. I don’t know why Topher didn’t just tell us. It’s no secret!” “So what makes them move?” asked Tiernan’s sister Ariel. “Moths,” said Tiernan. “Mexican jumping beans are three-celled bean pods that house moths. The jumping is caused by the moth larvae moving inside.” “Ew, gross!” Ariel put down her knife and fork. “Well, now I’ve lost my appetite.” When dinner was finished, Dad got out his Bible for family devotions. “Tiernan’s story about the jumping beans made me think of something,” he said. “Like Tiernan said, the reason they move isn’t a secret, but there is something we often keep secret even though we shouldn’t. Just like how the moths in the bean pods makes them jump, we have something in us that makes us choose to do the things we do, but we often don’t tell anyone what it is.” “Well, what is it?” asked Tiernan. “I don’t know either.” Dad smiled. “It’s the love of Jesus in our hearts. For example, I remember when you ate lunch with the new boy at school who didn’t know anyone and your friends later asked why you didn’t sit with them. What reason did you give them?” “Um, well…I just told them I knew him from math class,” replied Tiernan. “And when I was so sick, God gave me a miraculous recovery,” said Dad. “But I wonder how many of us told our friends that God had answered our prayers?” “I didn’t,” admitted Ariel. “It’s almost as though we’re keeping it a secret that we know Jesus,” Dad said, opening his Bible to the fourth chapter of Acts. “Tonight, let’s read about some men who didn’t keep it a secret that they knew Jesus. How about reading it for us, Tiernan? Read verses sixteen to twenty.” After Tiernan finished reading, Dad said, “Peter and John couldn’t keep themselves from telling others about Jesus and how He died and rose again to save them. Let’s join them by telling everyone what He’s done for us too.” –Nance E. Keyes How About You?Do you tell others about Jesus? Don’t keep it a secret that you know Him. Tell other kids when you’re thankful for something God has given you or done for you. Speak up if there’s an opportunity to let others know that Jesus loves us all so much He died for us. They may want to know Him too. What are some other things you could tell them about? Today’s Key Verse:We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. (NKJV) (Acts 4:20) Today’s Key Thought:Don’t keep Jesus a secret

Bible Reading: Acts 4:13-20 Topher brought Mexican jumping beans to school today,” said Tiernan at dinner one evening. “They look like regular beans, but they move all by themselves. Topher wouldn’t say what made them move–he said it was a secret. But I looked it up and found out. I don’t know why Topher didn’t just tell us. It’s no secret!” “So what makes them move?” asked Tiernan’s sister Ariel. “Moths,” said Tiernan. “Mexican jumping beans are three-celled bean pods that house moths. The jumping is caused by the moth larvae moving inside.” “Ew, gross!” Ariel put down her knife and fork. “Well, now I’ve lost my appetite.” When dinner was finished, Dad got out his Bible for family devotions. “Tiernan’s story about the jumping beans made me think of something,” he said. “Like Tiernan said, the reason they move isn’t a secret, but there is something we often keep secret even though we shouldn’t. Just like how the moths in the bean pods makes them jump, we have something in us that makes us choose to do the things we do, but we often don’t tell anyone what it is.” “Well, what is it?” asked Tiernan. “I don’t know either.” Dad smiled. “It’s the love of Jesus in our hearts. For example, I remember when you ate lunch with the new boy at school who didn’t know anyone and your friends later asked why you didn’t sit with them. What reason did you give them?” “Um, well…I just told them I knew him from math class,” replied Tiernan. “And when I was so sick, God gave me a miraculous recovery,” said Dad. “But I wonder how many of us told our friends that God had answered our prayers?” “I didn’t,” admitted Ariel. “It’s almost as though we’re keeping it a secret that we know Jesus,” Dad said, opening his Bible to the fourth chapter of Acts. “Tonight, let’s read about some men who didn’t keep it a secret that they knew Jesus. How about reading it for us, Tiernan? Read verses sixteen to twenty.” After Tiernan finished reading, Dad said, “Peter and John couldn’t keep themselves from telling others about Jesus and how He died and rose again to save them. Let’s join them by telling everyone what He’s done for us too.” –Nance E. Keyes How About You?Do you tell others about Jesus? Don’t keep it a secret that you know Him. Tell other kids when you’re thankful for something God has given you or done for you. Speak up if there’s an opportunity to let others know that Jesus loves us all so much He died for us. They may want to know Him too. What are some other things you could tell them about? Today’s Key Verse:We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. (NKJV) (Acts 4:20) Today’s Key Thought:Don’t keep Jesus a secret

Not a Secret eb7a01f8-1d61-4d0a-a3ed-7dac9e5cc879Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2025) Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2025)73c2098d-ac01-4ad2-830f-14e01006c536Sun, 09 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Mystery of the Incarnation (2025) We learn more about Jesus Christ’s nature as fully God and fully human. Because he was fully human, “like us in all things but sin,” Jesus had a human will that was perfectly aligned with the will of God the Father, a human body that can be seen and venerated, and a human heart with which he loves us. Fr. Mike sums up the teachings in recent readings by reviewing that the Incarnation is the mystery of the union of the divine and human natures in the one person of the Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 475-483. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We learn more about Jesus Christ’s nature as fully God and fully human. Because he was fully human, “like us in all things but sin,” Jesus had a human will that was perfectly aligned with the will of God the Father, a human body that can be seen and venerated, and a human heart with which he loves us. Fr. Mike sums up the teachings in recent readings by reviewing that the Incarnation is the mystery of the union of the divine and human natures in the one person of the Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 475-483. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 68: The Mystery of the Incarnation (2025)8b185e69-4172-490f-9e8d-194114414f14Sun, 09 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Mystery of the Incarnation (2025) We learn more about Jesus Christ’s nature as fully God and fully human. Because he was fully human, “like us in all things but sin,” Jesus had a human will that was perfectly aligned with the will of God the Father, a human body that can be seen and venerated, and a human heart with which he loves us. Fr. Mike sums up the teachings in recent readings by reviewing that the Incarnation is the mystery of the union of the divine and human natures in the one person of the Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 475-483. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We learn more about Jesus Christ’s nature as fully God and fully human. Because he was fully human, “like us in all things but sin,” Jesus had a human will that was perfectly aligned with the will of God the Father, a human body that can be seen and venerated, and a human heart with which he loves us. Fr. Mike sums up the teachings in recent readings by reviewing that the Incarnation is the mystery of the union of the divine and human natures in the one person of the Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 475-483. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 68: The Mystery of the Incarnation (2025)60b31f26-9e72-47f8-bdbf-56046db3c67cSun, 09 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2025) Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2025)f9d723dc-2c1a-4048-a929-e93524d39fffSun, 09 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2025) Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2025)58b04e91-4256-4751-a168-1727d788c8c7Sun, 09 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2025) Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2025)2b07007a-62d2-4331-9c26-2177e8f282e3Sun, 09 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRoman's Rotten AppleRoman stomped into the house and headed for the stairs, not even bothering to say hello to his family. "Hey there, Roman!" Dad called from his place at the counter. Roman mumbled something and then proceeded upstairs and slammed his bedroom door. The house shook. Eva, his sister, entered the house a moment later. Mom finished chopping a potato and gave her a hug. "What's wrong with Roman?" Mom asked. Eva opened the fridge and dug out an apple. "Well, this kid named Carson Peters keeps bullying and teasing him," she replied. "Especially on the walk home from school." Later that evening, Roman was asked to help make his mom's famous homemade applesauce. As he chopped apples, he remembered some of the things Carson had said to him on the way home from school. Infuriated, Roman slammed the knife into the apple. The apple squished and splattered all over him and the counter."Oh dear. I suppose that was a rotten apple. I should be more careful when I pick out the bags at the market," Mom said, wiping the gunk off Roman and the surrounding area. "Why did you slam the knife so hard?" she asked. "You could've hurt yourself." "Well, I--I was just thinking about what this guy Carson said to me earlier. He says a lot of mean things." "I think how you're dealing with this is a bit like that rotten apple," Mom said as she mashed up the good apples. "You've been holding all this inside. Allowing angry, bitter feelings like that to stay in your heart can make you rot inside. Eventually, they would've overflowed--or in your case, exploded." Roman sprinkled some cinnamon into the apple mixture. "I guess I thought I could deal with it on my own." "Sometimes the only way to deal with something--or someone--is to ask for help," said Mom. "Jesus loves you so much that He died to save you, and He wants you to go to Him with your problems and hard feelings. He also puts people in your life to help you--like your dad and me. Let us help with the situation, and trust God to help you release those feelings and replace them with His love and peace." –Taylor Carey

Roman stomped into the house and headed for the stairs, not even bothering to say hello to his family. "Hey there, Roman!" Dad called from his place at the counter. Roman mumbled something and then proceeded upstairs and slammed his bedroom door. The house shook. Eva, his sister, entered the house a moment later. Mom finished chopping a potato and gave her a hug. "What's wrong with Roman?" Mom asked. Eva opened the fridge and dug out an apple. "Well, this kid named Carson Peters keeps bullying and teasing him," she replied. "Especially on the walk home from school." Later that evening, Roman was asked to help make his mom's famous homemade applesauce. As he chopped apples, he remembered some of the things Carson had said to him on the way home from school. Infuriated, Roman slammed the knife into the apple. The apple squished and splattered all over him and the counter."Oh dear. I suppose that was a rotten apple. I should be more careful when I pick out the bags at the market," Mom said, wiping the gunk off Roman and the surrounding area. "Why did you slam the knife so hard?" she asked. "You could've hurt yourself." "Well, I--I was just thinking about what this guy Carson said to me earlier. He says a lot of mean things." "I think how you're dealing with this is a bit like that rotten apple," Mom said as she mashed up the good apples. "You've been holding all this inside. Allowing angry, bitter feelings like that to stay in your heart can make you rot inside. Eventually, they would've overflowed--or in your case, exploded." Roman sprinkled some cinnamon into the apple mixture. "I guess I thought I could deal with it on my own." "Sometimes the only way to deal with something--or someone--is to ask for help," said Mom. "Jesus loves you so much that He died to save you, and He wants you to go to Him with your problems and hard feelings. He also puts people in your life to help you--like your dad and me. Let us help with the situation, and trust God to help you release those feelings and replace them with His love and peace." –Taylor Carey

Roman's Rotten Applefd70402b-3ae5-4d68-bf25-dda63088ab0aSun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Roman’s Rotten Apple Bible Reading: Matthew 5:44-46 Roman stomped into the house and headed for the stairs, not even bothering to say hello to his family. “Hey there, Roman!” Dad called from his place at the counter. Roman mumbled something and then proceeded upstairs and slammed his bedroom door. The house shook. Eva, his sister, entered the house a moment later. Mom finished chopping a potato and gave her a hug. “What’s wrong with Roman?” Mom asked. Eva opened the fridge and dug out an apple. “Well, this kid named Carson Peters keeps bullying and teasing him,” she replied. “Especially on the walk home from school.” Later that evening, Roman was asked to help make his mom’s famous homemade applesauce. As he chopped apples, he remembered some of the things Carson had said to him on the way home from school. Infuriated, Roman slammed the knife into the apple. The apple squished and splattered all over him and the counter. “Oh dear. I suppose that was a rotten apple. I should be more careful when I pick out the bags at the market,” Mom said, wiping the gunk off Roman and the surrounding area. “Why did you slam the knife so hard?” she asked. “You could’ve hurt yourself.” “Well, I–I was just thinking about what this guy Carson said to me earlier. He says a lot of mean things.” “I think how you’re dealing with this is a bit like that rotten apple,” Mom said as she mashed up the good apples. “You’ve been holding all this inside. Allowing angry, bitter feelings like that to stay in your heart can make you rot inside. Eventually, they would’ve overflowed–or in your case, exploded.” Roman sprinkled some cinnamon into the apple mixture. “I guess I thought I could deal with it on my own.” “Sometimes the only way to deal with something–or someone–is to ask for help,” said Mom. “Jesus loves you so much that He died to save you, and He wants you to go to Him with your problems and hard feelings. He also puts people in your life to help you–like your dad and me. Let us help with the situation, and trust God to help you release those feelings and replace them with His love and peace.” –Taylor Carey How About You?Has someone ever been mean to you? Sometimes it’s easier to bottle up hard feelings instead of dealing with them. But God wants us to cast our hardships onto Him, and He gives us people to support us. Don’t be afraid to ask for help with bullies or other difficult situations and tell a trusted adult how you’re feeling. Trust Jesus to comfort you and give you the power to love those who hurt you the way He loves us. Today’s Key Verse:Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (NLT) (1 Peter 5:7) Today’s Key Thought:Share your hurts with others

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:44-46 Roman stomped into the house and headed for the stairs, not even bothering to say hello to his family. “Hey there, Roman!” Dad called from his place at the counter. Roman mumbled something and then proceeded upstairs and slammed his bedroom door. The house shook. Eva, his sister, entered the house a moment later. Mom finished chopping a potato and gave her a hug. “What’s wrong with Roman?” Mom asked. Eva opened the fridge and dug out an apple. “Well, this kid named Carson Peters keeps bullying and teasing him,” she replied. “Especially on the walk home from school.” Later that evening, Roman was asked to help make his mom’s famous homemade applesauce. As he chopped apples, he remembered some of the things Carson had said to him on the way home from school. Infuriated, Roman slammed the knife into the apple. The apple squished and splattered all over him and the counter. “Oh dear. I suppose that was a rotten apple. I should be more careful when I pick out the bags at the market,” Mom said, wiping the gunk off Roman and the surrounding area. “Why did you slam the knife so hard?” she asked. “You could’ve hurt yourself.” “Well, I–I was just thinking about what this guy Carson said to me earlier. He says a lot of mean things.” “I think how you’re dealing with this is a bit like that rotten apple,” Mom said as she mashed up the good apples. “You’ve been holding all this inside. Allowing angry, bitter feelings like that to stay in your heart can make you rot inside. Eventually, they would’ve overflowed–or in your case, exploded.” Roman sprinkled some cinnamon into the apple mixture. “I guess I thought I could deal with it on my own.” “Sometimes the only way to deal with something–or someone–is to ask for help,” said Mom. “Jesus loves you so much that He died to save you, and He wants you to go to Him with your problems and hard feelings. He also puts people in your life to help you–like your dad and me. Let us help with the situation, and trust God to help you release those feelings and replace them with His love and peace.” –Taylor Carey How About You?Has someone ever been mean to you? Sometimes it’s easier to bottle up hard feelings instead of dealing with them. But God wants us to cast our hardships onto Him, and He gives us people to support us. Don’t be afraid to ask for help with bullies or other difficult situations and tell a trusted adult how you’re feeling. Trust Jesus to comfort you and give you the power to love those who hurt you the way He loves us. Today’s Key Verse:Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (NLT) (1 Peter 5:7) Today’s Key Thought:Share your hurts with others

Roman’s Rotten Apple 39172dd6-319f-46fc-9314-7825878374c9Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/09/25 The Place of the Way: The Desert Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. The only way out is through. As we enter into the desert, the desert takes away the things we tend to trust in...the things we use as comforts and crutches...and we are led through the "training place" to the place of being able to live like Christ. Mass Readings from March 9, 2025: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Psalm 91:1-2, 10-15Romans 10:8-13 Luke 4:1-13

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. The only way out is through. As we enter into the desert, the desert takes away the things we tend to trust in...the things we use as comforts and crutches...and we are led through the "training place" to the place of being able to live like Christ. Mass Readings from March 9, 2025: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Psalm 91:1-2, 10-15Romans 10:8-13 Luke 4:1-13

full03/09/25 The Place of the Way: The Desert09ab2339-dda1-4063-8350-6c3cae75a05dSat, 08 Mar 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/09/25 The Place of the Way: The Desert Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. The only way out is through. As we enter into the desert, the desert takes away the things we tend to trust in...the things we use as comforts and crutches...and we are led through the "training place" to the place of being able to live like Christ. Mass Readings from March 9, 2025: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Psalm 91:1-2, 10-15Romans 10:8-13 Luke 4:1-13

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. The only way out is through. As we enter into the desert, the desert takes away the things we tend to trust in...the things we use as comforts and crutches...and we are led through the "training place" to the place of being able to live like Christ. Mass Readings from March 9, 2025: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Psalm 91:1-2, 10-15Romans 10:8-13 Luke 4:1-13

full03/09/25 The Place of the Way: The Desert99c526f6-1eb7-4abb-9c3f-47c880841b5fSat, 08 Mar 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2025)f43fe7c2-29a7-4b8e-9895-943f282e5a67Sat, 08 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ (2025) Fr. Mike teaches us more about the divine and human natures of the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Word that became flesh, Jesus Christ. Jesus became like us in all things but sin; as such, he has a human soul, intellect, will, and body without losing any of his divinity. Father Mike tells us that in his human nature, Jesus thought with a human mind, worked with human hands, and loved with a human heart. Christ needed to learn things, and he increased in wisdom and understanding. The full humanity and true divinity of Jesus is a great mystery of our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 470-474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike teaches us more about the divine and human natures of the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Word that became flesh, Jesus Christ. Jesus became like us in all things but sin; as such, he has a human soul, intellect, will, and body without losing any of his divinity. Father Mike tells us that in his human nature, Jesus thought with a human mind, worked with human hands, and loved with a human heart. Christ needed to learn things, and he increased in wisdom and understanding. The full humanity and true divinity of Jesus is a great mystery of our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 470-474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ (2025)f6cb4492-320f-4eb2-ac11-93eaf7db6bc6Sat, 08 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ (2025) Fr. Mike teaches us more about the divine and human natures of the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Word that became flesh, Jesus Christ. Jesus became like us in all things but sin; as such, he has a human soul, intellect, will, and body without losing any of his divinity. Father Mike tells us that in his human nature, Jesus thought with a human mind, worked with human hands, and loved with a human heart. Christ needed to learn things, and he increased in wisdom and understanding. The full humanity and true divinity of Jesus is a great mystery of our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 470-474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike teaches us more about the divine and human natures of the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Word that became flesh, Jesus Christ. Jesus became like us in all things but sin; as such, he has a human soul, intellect, will, and body without losing any of his divinity. Father Mike tells us that in his human nature, Jesus thought with a human mind, worked with human hands, and loved with a human heart. Christ needed to learn things, and he increased in wisdom and understanding. The full humanity and true divinity of Jesus is a great mystery of our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 470-474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ (2025)e74f4fbb-b033-4838-b917-066847546b5cSat, 08 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2025)61c8ac28-9fd5-489c-a392-c17d35c0083aSat, 08 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2025)8a58268f-cb16-4a8e-9f86-f1f69afdcfb2Sat, 08 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2025)ff2a8027-e695-47e1-b478-06ffd600d45eSat, 08 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPicking Up a Mess"Peyton! Avery!" Dad called up the stairs. "Dinner is ready! Please pick up your toys and then come eat." Peyton quickly put her dolls in a basket, then put the basket high on the shelf and ran downstairs. Avery, who was five years younger, couldn't quite reach the shelf to put her dolls away or lift the heavy lid to the toy chest. She eventually gave up and went to eat. The next morning at breakfast, Avery began singing "Jesus Loves Me." Usually Peyton loved listening to Avery sing and would clap along, but today she just quietly listened."What's on your mind, kiddo?" Dad asked. Peyton frowned. "Well, I know that Jesus died on the cross to take away sins, but I guess I don't really understand how that shows He loves me." Dad thought for a moment. "Yesterday I asked you and Avery to clean the playroom, remember?" Peyton shrugged. "Yeah, but what does that have to do with anything?""Well," Dad replied, "Avery can't put her toys away herself, so I want you to pick them up for her." "But that's not fair!" said Peyton. "She's the one who made the mess!" "You're right, she is the one who made the mess, but no matter how hard she tries, it's impossible for her to clean it up. She needs help." Dad paused. "Jesus shows us His love in the same way."Peyton furrowed her eyebrows. "By picking up our mess?"Dad nodded. "We're the ones with a huge mess of sin in our lives. Do you think it's fair for Jesus to clean it up? Jesus didn't sin. He didn't make our mess, but He also knew we could never get rid of it ourselves. So, because He loves us, He died and rose again to do what we couldn't--to take our sins away." "So you're saying I can show Avery I love her by picking up her toys because she can't do it herself--just like Jesus shows me He loves me by taking away my sin because I can't do it myself?"Dad smiled. "You got it."As Avery continued to sing, Peyton smiled and began to clap along. –Bethany Den Boer

"Peyton! Avery!" Dad called up the stairs. "Dinner is ready! Please pick up your toys and then come eat." Peyton quickly put her dolls in a basket, then put the basket high on the shelf and ran downstairs. Avery, who was five years younger, couldn't quite reach the shelf to put her dolls away or lift the heavy lid to the toy chest. She eventually gave up and went to eat. The next morning at breakfast, Avery began singing "Jesus Loves Me." Usually Peyton loved listening to Avery sing and would clap along, but today she just quietly listened."What's on your mind, kiddo?" Dad asked. Peyton frowned. "Well, I know that Jesus died on the cross to take away sins, but I guess I don't really understand how that shows He loves me." Dad thought for a moment. "Yesterday I asked you and Avery to clean the playroom, remember?" Peyton shrugged. "Yeah, but what does that have to do with anything?""Well," Dad replied, "Avery can't put her toys away herself, so I want you to pick them up for her." "But that's not fair!" said Peyton. "She's the one who made the mess!" "You're right, she is the one who made the mess, but no matter how hard she tries, it's impossible for her to clean it up. She needs help." Dad paused. "Jesus shows us His love in the same way."Peyton furrowed her eyebrows. "By picking up our mess?"Dad nodded. "We're the ones with a huge mess of sin in our lives. Do you think it's fair for Jesus to clean it up? Jesus didn't sin. He didn't make our mess, but He also knew we could never get rid of it ourselves. So, because He loves us, He died and rose again to do what we couldn't--to take our sins away." "So you're saying I can show Avery I love her by picking up her toys because she can't do it herself--just like Jesus shows me He loves me by taking away my sin because I can't do it myself?"Dad smiled. "You got it."As Avery continued to sing, Peyton smiled and began to clap along. –Bethany Den Boer

Picking Up a Mess07b85e56-063d-467e-824a-86f1c5fec6b0Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Picking Up a Mess Bible Reading: Romans 3:10-26 “Peyton! Avery!” Dad called up the stairs. “Dinner is ready! Please pick up your toys and then come eat.” Peyton quickly put her dolls in a basket, then put the basket high on the shelf and ran downstairs. Avery, who was five years younger, couldn’t quite reach the shelf to put her dolls away or lift the heavy lid to the toy chest. She eventually gave up and went to eat. The next morning at breakfast, Avery began singing “Jesus Loves Me.” Usually Peyton loved listening to Avery sing and would clap along, but today she just quietly listened. “What’s on your mind, kiddo?” Dad asked. Peyton frowned. “Well, I know that Jesus died on the cross to take away sins, but I guess I don’t really understand how that shows He loves me.” Dad thought for a moment. “Yesterday I asked you and Avery to clean the playroom, remember?” Peyton shrugged. “Yeah, but what does that have to do with anything?” “Well,” Dad replied, “Avery can’t put her toys away herself, so I want you to pick them up for her.” “But that’s not fair!” said Peyton. “She’s the one who made the mess!” “You’re right, she is the one who made the mess, but no matter how hard she tries, it’s impossible for her to clean it up. She needs help.” Dad paused. “Jesus shows us His love in the same way.” Peyton furrowed her eyebrows. “By picking up our mess?” Dad nodded. “We’re the ones with a huge mess of sin in our lives. Do you think it’s fair for Jesus to clean it up? Jesus didn’t sin. He didn’t make our mess, but He also knew we could never get rid of it ourselves. So, because He loves us, He died and rose again to do what we couldn’t–to take our sins away.” “So you’re saying I can show Avery I love her by picking up her toys because she can’t do it herself–just like Jesus shows me He loves me by taking away my sin because I can’t do it myself?” Dad smiled. “You got it.” As Avery continued to sing, Peyton smiled and began to clap along. –Bethany Den Boer How About You?Have you ever made a mess you couldn’t clean up? The Bible says our lives are like that–we’ve gotten ourselves into a mess of sin, and it’s impossible for us to get out of it ourselves. But Jesus loves us so much that He died on the cross to take away our sin. You can only get out of sin’s mess by trusting in Him. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (NKJV) (Romans 5:8) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus takes away our sin

Bible Reading: Romans 3:10-26 “Peyton! Avery!” Dad called up the stairs. “Dinner is ready! Please pick up your toys and then come eat.” Peyton quickly put her dolls in a basket, then put the basket high on the shelf and ran downstairs. Avery, who was five years younger, couldn’t quite reach the shelf to put her dolls away or lift the heavy lid to the toy chest. She eventually gave up and went to eat. The next morning at breakfast, Avery began singing “Jesus Loves Me.” Usually Peyton loved listening to Avery sing and would clap along, but today she just quietly listened. “What’s on your mind, kiddo?” Dad asked. Peyton frowned. “Well, I know that Jesus died on the cross to take away sins, but I guess I don’t really understand how that shows He loves me.” Dad thought for a moment. “Yesterday I asked you and Avery to clean the playroom, remember?” Peyton shrugged. “Yeah, but what does that have to do with anything?” “Well,” Dad replied, “Avery can’t put her toys away herself, so I want you to pick them up for her.” “But that’s not fair!” said Peyton. “She’s the one who made the mess!” “You’re right, she is the one who made the mess, but no matter how hard she tries, it’s impossible for her to clean it up. She needs help.” Dad paused. “Jesus shows us His love in the same way.” Peyton furrowed her eyebrows. “By picking up our mess?” Dad nodded. “We’re the ones with a huge mess of sin in our lives. Do you think it’s fair for Jesus to clean it up? Jesus didn’t sin. He didn’t make our mess, but He also knew we could never get rid of it ourselves. So, because He loves us, He died and rose again to do what we couldn’t–to take our sins away.” “So you’re saying I can show Avery I love her by picking up her toys because she can’t do it herself–just like Jesus shows me He loves me by taking away my sin because I can’t do it myself?” Dad smiled. “You got it.” As Avery continued to sing, Peyton smiled and began to clap along. –Bethany Den Boer How About You?Have you ever made a mess you couldn’t clean up? The Bible says our lives are like that–we’ve gotten ourselves into a mess of sin, and it’s impossible for us to get out of it ourselves. But Jesus loves us so much that He died on the cross to take away our sin. You can only get out of sin’s mess by trusting in Him. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (NKJV) (Romans 5:8) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus takes away our sin

Picking Up a Mess 63347290-a8d7-4410-b692-88c9b771fee3Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoubting God w/ Craig Groeschel | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB! In this episode, we sit down with Craig Groeschel and explore his book 'The Benefit of Doubt.'   "The strongest faith isn't a faith that never doubts," writes Groeschel. "Rather, it's a faith that grows through doubts." Written for individuals facing doubts about God and as an asset to reach loved ones struggling with doubts, each chapter of The Benefit of Doubt includes questions that lead readers to dive deeper into the reasons behind their doubt. Groeschel also provides resources at the end of the book for readers to re-engage their relationship with God as well as an appendix of encouraging scriptures for the days of doubt. A supplemental workbook will also release from Zondervan to complement The Benefit of Doubt. "I want you to know you can have both faith and questions at the same time. You can wrestle with God and embrace him," writes Groeschel. "While you will never have all your questions answered this side of Heaven, you can be sure of one thing. You can give God the benefit of the doubt." The Benefit of Doubt book and workbook release from Zondervan on February 18, 2025.   Some questions we go dive into, but certainly not limited to— -Can you explain what deconstruction is and if it's ever good to deconstruct? -You share honestly about your doubts throughout your Christian walk. What have you learned by working through those doubts? -What do you say to someone who starts to doubt God because their prayers weren't answered? -Many people turn away from God because of hypocritical Christians. What do you say to someone who walks away from God because of a hurt or wound? -Christians believe Jesus is the only way to Heaven. What's your response to people who say that's arrogant? -Some people start to doubt God because they don't feel His presence. What would you say to someone who doesn't always feel God? -What encouragement do you have for someone who is struggling with doubt?   All of Craig’s links: Website- https://www.craiggroeschel.com/ Benefit of Doubt book- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel/ YouVersion Bible App- https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/ https://www.craiggroeschel.com/books/the-benefit-of-doubt Life Church- https://www.craiggroeschel.com/lifechurch   we love you SO much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB! In this episode, we sit down with Craig Groeschel and explore his book 'The Benefit of Doubt.'   "The strongest faith isn't a faith that never doubts," writes Groeschel. "Rather, it's a faith that grows through doubts." Written for individuals facing doubts about God and as an asset to reach loved ones struggling with doubts, each chapter of The Benefit of Doubt includes questions that lead readers to dive deeper into the reasons behind their doubt. Groeschel also provides resources at the end of the book for readers to re-engage their relationship with God as well as an appendix of encouraging scriptures for the days of doubt. A supplemental workbook will also release from Zondervan to complement The Benefit of Doubt. "I want you to know you can have both faith and questions at the same time. You can wrestle with God and embrace him," writes Groeschel. "While you will never have all your questions answered this side of Heaven, you can be sure of one thing. You can give God the benefit of the doubt." The Benefit of Doubt book and workbook release from Zondervan on February 18, 2025.   Some questions we go dive into, but certainly not limited to— -Can you explain what deconstruction is and if it's ever good to deconstruct? -You share honestly about your doubts throughout your Christian walk. What have you learned by working through those doubts? -What do you say to someone who starts to doubt God because their prayers weren't answered? -Many people turn away from God because of hypocritical Christians. What do you say to someone who walks away from God because of a hurt or wound? -Christians believe Jesus is the only way to Heaven. What's your response to people who say that's arrogant? -Some people start to doubt God because they don't feel His presence. What would you say to someone who doesn't always feel God? -What encouragement do you have for someone who is struggling with doubt?   All of Craig’s links: Website- https://www.craiggroeschel.com/ Benefit of Doubt book- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel/ YouVersion Bible App- https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/ https://www.craiggroeschel.com/books/the-benefit-of-doubt Life Church- https://www.craiggroeschel.com/lifechurch   we love you SO much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullDoubting God w/ Craig Groeschel | Girls Gone Bible0e8e3f2b-6c10-4d6a-b30d-46744f92429fFri, 07 Mar 2025 17:07:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsi just don't think i'm good enoughHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost catches up with you guys as she shares a few life updates. We talk about ways the Lord has and is continuing to move in her life. We are so happy you're here and we hope you enjoy this episode !! xx "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much." Luke 16:10 _____________________________________________  ☆ SONG CREDITS ➤ "All Of A Sudden" by Elevation Worship (Tiffany Hudson & Chris Brown) "I Thought You'd Miss My Voice By Now" by Ally Yost ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost catches up with you guys as she shares a few life updates. We talk about ways the Lord has and is continuing to move in her life. We are so happy you're here and we hope you enjoy this episode !! xx "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much." Luke 16:10 _____________________________________________  ☆ SONG CREDITS ➤ "All Of A Sudden" by Elevation Worship (Tiffany Hudson & Chris Brown) "I Thought You'd Miss My Voice By Now" by Ally Yost ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulli just don't think i'm good enoughbcdac2ce-da14-4d66-abf0-efa0efaecdccFri, 07 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +00002579https://216.73.216.191/allTagsi just don't think i'm good enoughHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost catches up with you guys as she shares a few life updates. We talk about ways the Lord has and is continuing to move in her life. We are so happy you're here and we hope you enjoy this episode !! xx "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much." Luke 16:10 _____________________________________________  ☆ SONG CREDITS ➤ "All Of A Sudden" by Elevation Worship (Tiffany Hudson & Chris Brown) "I Thought You'd Miss My Voice By Now" by Ally Yost ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost catches up with you guys as she shares a few life updates. We talk about ways the Lord has and is continuing to move in her life. We are so happy you're here and we hope you enjoy this episode !! xx "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much." Luke 16:10 _____________________________________________  ☆ SONG CREDITS ➤ "All Of A Sudden" by Elevation Worship (Tiffany Hudson & Chris Brown) "I Thought You'd Miss My Voice By Now" by Ally Yost ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulli just don't think i'm good enoughc4628c5d-c750-4d56-8f53-e4464af81720Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 203: How To Actually Become Disciplined WITHOUT Willpower… The Leading Behaviour Expert Discipline isn’t something you either have or don’t—it’s something you build. Chase Hughes, a leading expert in human behaviour breaks down how small changes in your habits and mindset can transform your ability to stay disciplined. Learn how to leverage focus, emotion, and repetition to create powerful, lasting habits. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//qeaGbuGkwRb  Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//cFLUNTJkwRb  Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Chase: https://chasehughes.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discipline isn’t something you either have or don’t—it’s something you build. Chase Hughes, a leading expert in human behaviour breaks down how small changes in your habits and mindset can transform your ability to stay disciplined. Learn how to leverage focus, emotion, and repetition to create powerful, lasting habits. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//qeaGbuGkwRb  Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//cFLUNTJkwRb  Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Chase: https://chasehughes.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 203: How To Actually Become Disciplined WITHOUT Willpower… The Leading Behaviour Expert 34c26159-d612-4374-bd1a-4d9aa724c890Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000863https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2025) Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2025)22e47c58-9657-4053-b08b-68b7f7b84519Fri, 07 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: True God and True Man (2025) We explore the truth that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man; he is one person with two natures, both Divine and human. Fr. Mike explains that we call Mary the Mother of God because, from the very moment of his conception, Jesus was fully God and fully human. Fr. Mike also goes over heresies in the history of the Church that have denied the humanity of Christ, rejected the divinity of Christ, or confused the fact that Jesus is the Son of God by nature. The Church has always responded by affirming that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God who became a man and our brother without ceasing to be God and Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 464-469. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We explore the truth that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man; he is one person with two natures, both Divine and human. Fr. Mike explains that we call Mary the Mother of God because, from the very moment of his conception, Jesus was fully God and fully human. Fr. Mike also goes over heresies in the history of the Church that have denied the humanity of Christ, rejected the divinity of Christ, or confused the fact that Jesus is the Son of God by nature. The Church has always responded by affirming that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God who became a man and our brother without ceasing to be God and Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 464-469. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 66: True God and True Man (2025)a002edb6-bc42-4896-8ad8-bd7e30e86645Fri, 07 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: True God and True Man (2025) We explore the truth that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man; he is one person with two natures, both Divine and human. Fr. Mike explains that we call Mary the Mother of God because, from the very moment of his conception, Jesus was fully God and fully human. Fr. Mike also goes over heresies in the history of the Church that have denied the humanity of Christ, rejected the divinity of Christ, or confused the fact that Jesus is the Son of God by nature. The Church has always responded by affirming that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God who became a man and our brother without ceasing to be God and Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 464-469. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We explore the truth that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man; he is one person with two natures, both Divine and human. Fr. Mike explains that we call Mary the Mother of God because, from the very moment of his conception, Jesus was fully God and fully human. Fr. Mike also goes over heresies in the history of the Church that have denied the humanity of Christ, rejected the divinity of Christ, or confused the fact that Jesus is the Son of God by nature. The Church has always responded by affirming that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God who became a man and our brother without ceasing to be God and Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 464-469. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 66: True God and True Man (2025)73ce6733-300c-4c5b-9c90-9bf20d98391fFri, 07 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2025) Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2025)82449a2e-2843-4943-ab15-70a05a880099Fri, 07 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2025) Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2025)f55c7b54-2f10-46d9-87c3-660953c46a89Fri, 07 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2025) Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2025)15ae89c2-4f9e-47a9-b3d8-421d51043bedFri, 07 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLife Luggage (Part 2)James was quiet as the plane rolled down the runway. "Nervous?" asked Dad."No," said James. "Well, not about the flight. I was thinking about something you said. Are you sure everyone has luggage they carry in their lives? Even bullies?"Dad nodded. "Bullies often have the heaviest life luggage of all. It's filled with rocks of hurt, sadness, and anger they can't seem to get rid of.""But then why is Dylan--I mean, bullies--so mean?""Remember in the airport when you wanted someone to carry your luggage for you?" asked Dad. "Well, we can get so tired of dragging our life luggage around by ourselves that we try to push our rocks onto others.""I try to be nice to Dylan, but when I do, he just gets meaner! Yesterday I asked if he wanted some help, and he called me a--well, it wasn't very nice." "Some people haven't been shown how to be kind," said Dad. "Dylan is probably afraid of looking weak. He probably feels stronger when he acts mean."James looked down. "Dad, sometimes when Dylan is mean, I just want to get back at him by making him feel bad too."Dad nodded. "I know a lot of adults who hurt others back instead of learning how to love them better. Two bullies won't change anything." Dad squeezed James's shoulder. "I'll call the school when we get back and tell them what's happening with Dylan. In the meantime, you can give your anger and hurt to--" "I know!" James interrupted. "My luggage carrier!" Dad nodded and gave James a high five. "You know, Dad," said James, "Dylan probably doesn't know that Jesus wants to be his luggage carrier too." "You might be right," Dad said as the plane took off. "He needs someone to tell him--and to pray for him too. He also needs to see God's love in action--someone who will continue to show him kindness, even though he's mean in return. Maybe someday, with prayer and persistence, that will change."Just then, something in the compartment above their heads shifted with a loud THUD! A woman in the row behind them gasped. "What was that?"James tried to swallow his laugh. "Probably the rock from our backyard!" –Kelly Carlson

James was quiet as the plane rolled down the runway. "Nervous?" asked Dad."No," said James. "Well, not about the flight. I was thinking about something you said. Are you sure everyone has luggage they carry in their lives? Even bullies?"Dad nodded. "Bullies often have the heaviest life luggage of all. It's filled with rocks of hurt, sadness, and anger they can't seem to get rid of.""But then why is Dylan--I mean, bullies--so mean?""Remember in the airport when you wanted someone to carry your luggage for you?" asked Dad. "Well, we can get so tired of dragging our life luggage around by ourselves that we try to push our rocks onto others.""I try to be nice to Dylan, but when I do, he just gets meaner! Yesterday I asked if he wanted some help, and he called me a--well, it wasn't very nice." "Some people haven't been shown how to be kind," said Dad. "Dylan is probably afraid of looking weak. He probably feels stronger when he acts mean."James looked down. "Dad, sometimes when Dylan is mean, I just want to get back at him by making him feel bad too."Dad nodded. "I know a lot of adults who hurt others back instead of learning how to love them better. Two bullies won't change anything." Dad squeezed James's shoulder. "I'll call the school when we get back and tell them what's happening with Dylan. In the meantime, you can give your anger and hurt to--" "I know!" James interrupted. "My luggage carrier!" Dad nodded and gave James a high five. "You know, Dad," said James, "Dylan probably doesn't know that Jesus wants to be his luggage carrier too." "You might be right," Dad said as the plane took off. "He needs someone to tell him--and to pray for him too. He also needs to see God's love in action--someone who will continue to show him kindness, even though he's mean in return. Maybe someday, with prayer and persistence, that will change."Just then, something in the compartment above their heads shifted with a loud THUD! A woman in the row behind them gasped. "What was that?"James tried to swallow his laugh. "Probably the rock from our backyard!" –Kelly Carlson

Life Luggage (Part 2)4ed0f642-b56d-4f80-9816-cbb4a5b1e4c3Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Life Luggage (Part 2) Bible Reading: Romans 12:18-21 James was quiet as the plane rolled down the runway. “Nervous?” asked Dad. “No,” said James. “Well, not about the flight. I was thinking about something you said. Are you sure everyone has luggage they carry in their lives? Even bullies?” Dad nodded. “Bullies often have the heaviest life luggage of all. It’s filled with rocks of hurt, sadness, and anger they can’t seem to get rid of.” “But then why is Dylan–I mean, bullies–so mean?” “Remember in the airport when you wanted someone to carry your luggage for you?” asked Dad. “Well, we can get so tired of dragging our life luggage around by ourselves that we try to push our rocks onto others.” “I try to be nice to Dylan, but when I do, he just gets meaner! Yesterday I asked if he wanted some help, and he called me a–well, it wasn’t very nice.” “Some people haven’t been shown how to be kind,” said Dad. “Dylan is probably afraid of looking weak. He probably feels stronger when he acts mean.” James looked down. “Dad, sometimes when Dylan is mean, I just want to get back at him by making him feel bad too.” Dad nodded. “I know a lot of adults who hurt others back instead of learning how to love them better. Two bullies won’t change anything.” Dad squeezed James’s shoulder. “I’ll call the school when we get back and tell them what’s happening with Dylan. In the meantime, you can give your anger and hurt to–” “I know!” James interrupted. “My luggage carrier!” Dad nodded and gave James a high five. “You know, Dad,” said James, “Dylan probably doesn’t know that Jesus wants to be his luggage carrier too.” “You might be right,” Dad said as the plane took off. “He needs someone to tell him–and to pray for him too. He also needs to see God’s love in action–someone who will continue to show him kindness, even though he’s mean in return. Maybe someday, with prayer and persistence, that will change.” Just then, something in the compartment above their heads shifted with a loud THUD! A woman in the row behind them gasped. “What was that?” James tried to swallow his laugh. “Probably the rock from our backyard!” –Kelly Carlson How About You?Do you ever want to hurt someone who is hurting you? It’s natural to want revenge, but that’s not what Jesus wants you to do. If you’re being bullied or hurt by someone, it’s important to tell a trusted adult who can help with the situation. But don’t let your hurt and anger take over–give your burden to Jesus, and trust Him to help you respond to that person with His love. Today’s Key Verse:Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. (NIV) (Matthew 5:44) Today’s Key Thought:Love those who hurt you

Bible Reading: Romans 12:18-21 James was quiet as the plane rolled down the runway. “Nervous?” asked Dad. “No,” said James. “Well, not about the flight. I was thinking about something you said. Are you sure everyone has luggage they carry in their lives? Even bullies?” Dad nodded. “Bullies often have the heaviest life luggage of all. It’s filled with rocks of hurt, sadness, and anger they can’t seem to get rid of.” “But then why is Dylan–I mean, bullies–so mean?” “Remember in the airport when you wanted someone to carry your luggage for you?” asked Dad. “Well, we can get so tired of dragging our life luggage around by ourselves that we try to push our rocks onto others.” “I try to be nice to Dylan, but when I do, he just gets meaner! Yesterday I asked if he wanted some help, and he called me a–well, it wasn’t very nice.” “Some people haven’t been shown how to be kind,” said Dad. “Dylan is probably afraid of looking weak. He probably feels stronger when he acts mean.” James looked down. “Dad, sometimes when Dylan is mean, I just want to get back at him by making him feel bad too.” Dad nodded. “I know a lot of adults who hurt others back instead of learning how to love them better. Two bullies won’t change anything.” Dad squeezed James’s shoulder. “I’ll call the school when we get back and tell them what’s happening with Dylan. In the meantime, you can give your anger and hurt to–” “I know!” James interrupted. “My luggage carrier!” Dad nodded and gave James a high five. “You know, Dad,” said James, “Dylan probably doesn’t know that Jesus wants to be his luggage carrier too.” “You might be right,” Dad said as the plane took off. “He needs someone to tell him–and to pray for him too. He also needs to see God’s love in action–someone who will continue to show him kindness, even though he’s mean in return. Maybe someday, with prayer and persistence, that will change.” Just then, something in the compartment above their heads shifted with a loud THUD! A woman in the row behind them gasped. “What was that?” James tried to swallow his laugh. “Probably the rock from our backyard!” –Kelly Carlson How About You?Do you ever want to hurt someone who is hurting you? It’s natural to want revenge, but that’s not what Jesus wants you to do. If you’re being bullied or hurt by someone, it’s important to tell a trusted adult who can help with the situation. But don’t let your hurt and anger take over–give your burden to Jesus, and trust Him to help you respond to that person with His love. Today’s Key Verse:Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. (NIV) (Matthew 5:44) Today’s Key Thought:Love those who hurt you

Life Luggage (Part 2) 6b5cc86a-4793-4257-ba46-93b3ddba3953Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrain for Martyrdom This Lent Should you give things up for Lent, or take new things on? Is it better to pray more, or to give more of your time away? How does almsgiving fit into all of this? This Lent, Fr. Mike wants to refocus your efforts by trying a new idea: do something with zero benefit to yourself. This is how to do that and why it works. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Should you give things up for Lent, or take new things on? Is it better to pray more, or to give more of your time away? How does almsgiving fit into all of this? This Lent, Fr. Mike wants to refocus your efforts by trying a new idea: do something with zero benefit to yourself. This is how to do that and why it works. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTrain for Martyrdom This Lent15c0b9eb-15a7-4550-a71f-c1854db5e7d1Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrain for Martyrdom This Lent Should you give things up for Lent, or take new things on? Is it better to pray more, or to give more of your time away? How does almsgiving fit into all of this? This Lent, Fr. Mike wants to refocus your efforts by trying a new idea: do something with zero benefit to yourself. This is how to do that and why it works. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Should you give things up for Lent, or take new things on? Is it better to pray more, or to give more of your time away? How does almsgiving fit into all of this? This Lent, Fr. Mike wants to refocus your efforts by trying a new idea: do something with zero benefit to yourself. This is how to do that and why it works. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTrain for Martyrdom This Lent3af966b5-3dd1-4b04-9217-a39ededbc603Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#909 - Luke 1:5-25 – John the Baptist ForetoldThis episode is part 2 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode, the birth of John the Baptist is foretold by the angel Gabriel to his somewhat skeptical father Zechariah. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-15-25-john-the-baptist-foretold/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode, the birth of John the Baptist is foretold by the angel Gabriel to his somewhat skeptical father Zechariah. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-15-25-john-the-baptist-foretold/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#909 - Luke 1:5-25 – John the Baptist Foretold520846d8-d4e8-425e-9507-8f2f3960ace3Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000771https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThey Are Coming for Our ChildrenWARNING: Adult Content is Discussed. The greatest generals study their enemies to win battles and wars—what about those enemies coming after your children? Do you know how to identify these threats, understand how they distort reality, and, most importantly, protect and guide your kids? In this episode, John and Devin reveal 3 key enemies targeting our children and share practical strategies to defend against them. With actionable insights and easy-to-apply tools, this is the ultimate guide for men who want to lead their families with preparation and purpose. Support the New Studio - Click Here 🔵 Holy Habits Exclusive Discount - Click Here BOOK: LEAD - Click Here Jesus' Way: The 46-Day Lenten Journey - Click Here Watch the full extended addition of episode 198 where we discuss 2 additional enemies on Catholic Gentleman Plus, we also have a Lenten gift prepared for all new subscribers. https://catholicgentlemanplus.com QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS 🔴 Enjoy 22 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING: Adult Content is Discussed. The greatest generals study their enemies to win battles and wars—what about those enemies coming after your children? Do you know how to identify these threats, understand how they distort reality, and, most importantly, protect and guide your kids? In this episode, John and Devin reveal 3 key enemies targeting our children and share practical strategies to defend against them. With actionable insights and easy-to-apply tools, this is the ultimate guide for men who want to lead their families with preparation and purpose. Support the New Studio - Click Here 🔵 Holy Habits Exclusive Discount - Click Here BOOK: LEAD - Click Here Jesus' Way: The 46-Day Lenten Journey - Click Here Watch the full extended addition of episode 198 where we discuss 2 additional enemies on Catholic Gentleman Plus, we also have a Lenten gift prepared for all new subscribers. https://catholicgentlemanplus.com QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS 🔴 Enjoy 22 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThey Are Coming for Our Childrendecff37f-7476-476e-9784-78f9831e340aThu, 06 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +00003316https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Ageing Doctor: These Are They Early Signs Of Arthritis! If You Run & Don't Do This, Start Now! The Secret Cause of Alzheimer's!Could you be losing bone strength without realising it? Dr Vonda Wright breaks down the importance of bone health and its impact on osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and longevity   Dr Vonda Wright is an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon and expert on active aging and mobility. She is the author of 44 research publications and of books such as, ‘Fitness After 40: Your Strong Body at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond’.  In this conversation, Dr Vonda and Steven discuss topics such as, the truth about creatine for women, the early signs of arthritis, how running doesn’t build muscle, and the secret cause of Alzheimer's.  00:00 Intro 02:13 Vonda's Mission to Help People Live a Longer, Stronger Life 04:09 How Much of Vonda's Work Crosses Into the Cognitive Realm? 06:13 Training the Brain Like a Muscle 07:24 What Is Precision Longevity? 09:34 How Does the Body Change in Different Seasons of Life? 11:27 Why Do Men's Bones Maintain Their Density Longer Than Women's? 12:18 Is Loss of Bone Density Inevitable for Women? 14:01 Why Bone Health Is Crucial for Overall Health 19:57 How Do Bones Release Substances Into the Body? 22:02 What's Making Your Bones Fragile? 25:49 Importance of Impact Sports for Bone Health 26:52 How to Care for Bone Health During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 27:57 What Is the Bone-Brain Axis? 29:30 What Is the Critical Decade for Bone Health? 34:14 What Is Osteoporosis? 35:42 How Many Americans Over 50 Have Osteopenia? 36:58 Early Warning Signs of Osteoporosis 37:54 Smoking vs. Bone Health 38:38 Is There a Link Between Alzheimer's and Bone Health? 39:19 Alzheimer's Disease in Vonda's Family 41:07 Would Vonda Choose an Able Body or an Able Brain? 42:02 Prediabetes 46:22 Diet for Good Cognitive Performance 48:21 The Perfect Diet for Vonda 50:38 Strong Muscles and Bones as Keys to Longevity 50:58 You're Never Too Old to Build Strength 53:38 Workout Strategies for Building Muscle 55:36 Higher or Lower Weights: What's Best for Building Muscle? 56:56 Why Is Muscle Critical for Longevity? 01:00:00 Nutrients for Muscle Preservation 01:01:41 Why People Get Creatine Wrong 01:03:16 How to Find Motivation to Take Responsibility for Your Health 01:04:07 Vitamin D: Crucial for Bone Health 01:04:38 How to Prevent Injury While Running 01:08:58 Why Should People Avoid Obesity as They Age? 01:12:57 Strategies to Promote Motivation 01:15:45 Myths About Menopause 01:18:36 Link Between Menopause and Bone Density 01:19:53 The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause 01:25:02 What Causes Arthritis? 01:26:23 Is HRT a Remedy for Musculoskeletal Symptoms of Menopause? 01:27:31 Why Is Back Pain on the Rise? 01:30:09 Back Pain Prevention 01:31:34 Study: Age-Related Decline in Performance Among Elite Senior Athletes 01:33:29 New Book: Unbreakable 01:35:56 Link Between Menopause, Diabetes, and Alzheimer's 01:37:03 The Importance of Men Knowing About Menopause 01:38:50 How Do You Know When To Stop? Follow Dr Vonda:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/PgWdlIghuRb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/fUepAxlhuRb  Podcast - https://g2ul0.app.link/0MRGecrhuRb  Spotify: You can purchase Dr Vonda’s book, ‘Fitness After 40: Your Strong Body at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/pldFkf4guRb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven ZOE - https://zoe.com PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could you be losing bone strength without realising it? Dr Vonda Wright breaks down the importance of bone health and its impact on osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and longevity   Dr Vonda Wright is an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon and expert on active aging and mobility. She is the author of 44 research publications and of books such as, ‘Fitness After 40: Your Strong Body at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond’.  In this conversation, Dr Vonda and Steven discuss topics such as, the truth about creatine for women, the early signs of arthritis, how running doesn’t build muscle, and the secret cause of Alzheimer's.  00:00 Intro 02:13 Vonda's Mission to Help People Live a Longer, Stronger Life 04:09 How Much of Vonda's Work Crosses Into the Cognitive Realm? 06:13 Training the Brain Like a Muscle 07:24 What Is Precision Longevity? 09:34 How Does the Body Change in Different Seasons of Life? 11:27 Why Do Men's Bones Maintain Their Density Longer Than Women's? 12:18 Is Loss of Bone Density Inevitable for Women? 14:01 Why Bone Health Is Crucial for Overall Health 19:57 How Do Bones Release Substances Into the Body? 22:02 What's Making Your Bones Fragile? 25:49 Importance of Impact Sports for Bone Health 26:52 How to Care for Bone Health During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 27:57 What Is the Bone-Brain Axis? 29:30 What Is the Critical Decade for Bone Health? 34:14 What Is Osteoporosis? 35:42 How Many Americans Over 50 Have Osteopenia? 36:58 Early Warning Signs of Osteoporosis 37:54 Smoking vs. Bone Health 38:38 Is There a Link Between Alzheimer's and Bone Health? 39:19 Alzheimer's Disease in Vonda's Family 41:07 Would Vonda Choose an Able Body or an Able Brain? 42:02 Prediabetes 46:22 Diet for Good Cognitive Performance 48:21 The Perfect Diet for Vonda 50:38 Strong Muscles and Bones as Keys to Longevity 50:58 You're Never Too Old to Build Strength 53:38 Workout Strategies for Building Muscle 55:36 Higher or Lower Weights: What's Best for Building Muscle? 56:56 Why Is Muscle Critical for Longevity? 01:00:00 Nutrients for Muscle Preservation 01:01:41 Why People Get Creatine Wrong 01:03:16 How to Find Motivation to Take Responsibility for Your Health 01:04:07 Vitamin D: Crucial for Bone Health 01:04:38 How to Prevent Injury While Running 01:08:58 Why Should People Avoid Obesity as They Age? 01:12:57 Strategies to Promote Motivation 01:15:45 Myths About Menopause 01:18:36 Link Between Menopause and Bone Density 01:19:53 The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause 01:25:02 What Causes Arthritis? 01:26:23 Is HRT a Remedy for Musculoskeletal Symptoms of Menopause? 01:27:31 Why Is Back Pain on the Rise? 01:30:09 Back Pain Prevention 01:31:34 Study: Age-Related Decline in Performance Among Elite Senior Athletes 01:33:29 New Book: Unbreakable 01:35:56 Link Between Menopause, Diabetes, and Alzheimer's 01:37:03 The Importance of Men Knowing About Menopause 01:38:50 How Do You Know When To Stop? Follow Dr Vonda:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/PgWdlIghuRb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/fUepAxlhuRb  Podcast - https://g2ul0.app.link/0MRGecrhuRb  Spotify: You can purchase Dr Vonda’s book, ‘Fitness After 40: Your Strong Body at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/pldFkf4guRb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven ZOE - https://zoe.com PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Ageing Doctor: These Are They Early Signs Of Arthritis! If You Run & Don't Do This, Start Now! The Secret Cause of Alzheimer's!21fd322e-c1a0-4316-9bb4-72b66a471bcaThu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +00006122https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2025) Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2025)b70c35fd-8686-43f4-857f-10ab882a6d84Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh (2025) The Word became flesh to reconcile us with God, to manifest God’s love for us, to model holiness, and to make us partakers of the divine nature. We learn that the “Incarnation” refers to the fact that the Son of God assumed human nature in order to accomplish our salvation. Fr. Mike explains that belief in the Incarnation of God is the distinctive sign of Christian faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 456-463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Word became flesh to reconcile us with God, to manifest God’s love for us, to model holiness, and to make us partakers of the divine nature. We learn that the “Incarnation” refers to the fact that the Son of God assumed human nature in order to accomplish our salvation. Fr. Mike explains that belief in the Incarnation of God is the distinctive sign of Christian faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 456-463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh (2025)360c3a3b-8cbe-4279-835c-8d1ac65db261Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh (2025) The Word became flesh to reconcile us with God, to manifest God’s love for us, to model holiness, and to make us partakers of the divine nature. We learn that the “Incarnation” refers to the fact that the Son of God assumed human nature in order to accomplish our salvation. Fr. Mike explains that belief in the Incarnation of God is the distinctive sign of Christian faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 456-463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Word became flesh to reconcile us with God, to manifest God’s love for us, to model holiness, and to make us partakers of the divine nature. We learn that the “Incarnation” refers to the fact that the Son of God assumed human nature in order to accomplish our salvation. Fr. Mike explains that belief in the Incarnation of God is the distinctive sign of Christian faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 456-463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh (2025)9f486604-c22c-4b4a-99c0-7af3aee138aeThu, 06 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2025) Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2025)0a0aa90a-7da7-4ee6-ba0d-180a14e9b4dfThu, 06 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2025) Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2025)6326e7ed-0762-4641-98de-5ac9ef741798Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2025) Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2025)b69b92e7-74fe-479b-b4fe-144d0822709dThu, 06 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLife Luggage (Part 1)"It's too heavy!" James dragged his bag through the airport. "Dad, I need a luggage carrier!"Dad chuckled. "What did you pack? Rocks?" "Just one."Dad stopped walking. "Seriously?" "I didn't want to forget our backyard!""Well, come on." Dad pointed ahead. "It's just a bit farther to our gate."After James plopped down hard into a chair, he noticed the many people passing by. One gray-haired woman dragged a suitcase half her size. I wonder what's in there, thought James. She must have a lot she doesn't want to forget. Next came a small girl twirling a tiny tote bag. Crayons and candy, James guessed. Not too heavy. "You know," Dad said as he watched the people go by, "everybody has luggage."Just then, James spotted a man holding only a phone. "Not him." "Sure he does. Let's say your life is a suitcase, James. Every friend, conversation, sports game, or test is like an item in your luggage. We carry the good and bad things with us--but sometimes the bad things become heavy, and it's hard for us to carry those things around." "So what happens when life gets too heavy?" asked James with a glance toward his bag. "That's the best part of all," said Dad. "Jesus will carry all your burdens so you can rest--like that man carrying nothing but his cell phone." Just then an announcement came over the loudspeaker. "Group four, please begin boarding." "That's us!" James leapt up and reached for his bag, but his arm was still too sore to lift it. "Hey, Dad, can you help me?" "Of course." Dad grabbed James's bag, and they boarded the plane.After they were seated and their bags were stowed away, James turned to Dad. "So how does Jesus carry my burdens?""Well," said Dad, "He took the biggest burden from us--the punishment for our sin--when He died on the cross. And He wants us to give our worries and regrets to Him in prayer and trust Him to help us with our problems and forgive our wrongs. Instead of trying to handle life's heavy burdens on our own, He wants to give us peace and rest.""I get it now," James said. "Jesus is my luggage carrier!" –Kelly Carlson

"It's too heavy!" James dragged his bag through the airport. "Dad, I need a luggage carrier!"Dad chuckled. "What did you pack? Rocks?" "Just one."Dad stopped walking. "Seriously?" "I didn't want to forget our backyard!""Well, come on." Dad pointed ahead. "It's just a bit farther to our gate."After James plopped down hard into a chair, he noticed the many people passing by. One gray-haired woman dragged a suitcase half her size. I wonder what's in there, thought James. She must have a lot she doesn't want to forget. Next came a small girl twirling a tiny tote bag. Crayons and candy, James guessed. Not too heavy. "You know," Dad said as he watched the people go by, "everybody has luggage."Just then, James spotted a man holding only a phone. "Not him." "Sure he does. Let's say your life is a suitcase, James. Every friend, conversation, sports game, or test is like an item in your luggage. We carry the good and bad things with us--but sometimes the bad things become heavy, and it's hard for us to carry those things around." "So what happens when life gets too heavy?" asked James with a glance toward his bag. "That's the best part of all," said Dad. "Jesus will carry all your burdens so you can rest--like that man carrying nothing but his cell phone." Just then an announcement came over the loudspeaker. "Group four, please begin boarding." "That's us!" James leapt up and reached for his bag, but his arm was still too sore to lift it. "Hey, Dad, can you help me?" "Of course." Dad grabbed James's bag, and they boarded the plane.After they were seated and their bags were stowed away, James turned to Dad. "So how does Jesus carry my burdens?""Well," said Dad, "He took the biggest burden from us--the punishment for our sin--when He died on the cross. And He wants us to give our worries and regrets to Him in prayer and trust Him to help us with our problems and forgive our wrongs. Instead of trying to handle life's heavy burdens on our own, He wants to give us peace and rest.""I get it now," James said. "Jesus is my luggage carrier!" –Kelly Carlson

Life Luggage (Part 1)966748f9-ec0f-4e57-86b4-a01c5a9db158Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Life Luggage (Part 1) Bible Reading: Matthew 11:28-30; 1 Peter 5:7 “It’s too heavy!” James dragged his bag through the airport. “Dad, I need a luggage carrier!” Dad chuckled. “What did you pack? Rocks?” “Just one.” Dad stopped walking. “Seriously?” “I didn’t want to forget our backyard!” “Well, come on.” Dad pointed ahead. “It’s just a bit farther to our gate.” After James plopped down hard into a chair, he noticed the many people passing by. One gray-haired woman dragged a suitcase half her size. I wonder what’s in there, thought James. She must have a lot she doesn’t want to forget. Next came a small girl twirling a tiny tote bag. Crayons and candy, James guessed. Not too heavy. “You know,” Dad said as he watched the people go by, “everybody has luggage.” Just then, James spotted a man holding only a phone. “Not him.” “Sure he does. Let’s say your life is a suitcase, James. Every friend, conversation, sports game, or test is like an item in your luggage. We carry the good and bad things with us–but sometimes the bad things become heavy, and it’s hard for us to carry those things around.” “So what happens when life gets too heavy?” asked James with a glance toward his bag. “That’s the best part of all,” said Dad. “Jesus will carry all your burdens so you can rest–like that man carrying nothing but his cell phone.” Just then an announcement came over the loudspeaker. “Group four, please begin boarding.” “That’s us!” James leapt up and reached for his bag, but his arm was still too sore to lift it. “Hey, Dad, can you help me?” “Of course.” Dad grabbed James’s bag, and they boarded the plane. After they were seated and their bags were stowed away, James turned to Dad. “So how does Jesus carry my burdens?” “Well,” said Dad, “He took the biggest burden from us–the punishment for our sin–when He died on the cross. And He wants us to give our worries and regrets to Him in prayer and trust Him to help us with our problems and forgive our wrongs. Instead of trying to handle life’s heavy burdens on our own, He wants to give us peace and rest.” “I get it now,” James said. “Jesus is my luggage carrier!” –Kelly Carlson How About You?Is there something heavy in your life? Sometimes there’s just too much hurt or trouble to carry alone. When life gets heavy, remember that Jesus took the burden of your sin and wants you to come to Him so He can give you rest. Ask Him to carry your load and to direct you to an adult who can help. Today’s Key Verse:Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you. (NKJV) (Psalm 55:22) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus carries your burdens

Bible Reading: Matthew 11:28-30; 1 Peter 5:7 “It’s too heavy!” James dragged his bag through the airport. “Dad, I need a luggage carrier!” Dad chuckled. “What did you pack? Rocks?” “Just one.” Dad stopped walking. “Seriously?” “I didn’t want to forget our backyard!” “Well, come on.” Dad pointed ahead. “It’s just a bit farther to our gate.” After James plopped down hard into a chair, he noticed the many people passing by. One gray-haired woman dragged a suitcase half her size. I wonder what’s in there, thought James. She must have a lot she doesn’t want to forget. Next came a small girl twirling a tiny tote bag. Crayons and candy, James guessed. Not too heavy. “You know,” Dad said as he watched the people go by, “everybody has luggage.” Just then, James spotted a man holding only a phone. “Not him.” “Sure he does. Let’s say your life is a suitcase, James. Every friend, conversation, sports game, or test is like an item in your luggage. We carry the good and bad things with us–but sometimes the bad things become heavy, and it’s hard for us to carry those things around.” “So what happens when life gets too heavy?” asked James with a glance toward his bag. “That’s the best part of all,” said Dad. “Jesus will carry all your burdens so you can rest–like that man carrying nothing but his cell phone.” Just then an announcement came over the loudspeaker. “Group four, please begin boarding.” “That’s us!” James leapt up and reached for his bag, but his arm was still too sore to lift it. “Hey, Dad, can you help me?” “Of course.” Dad grabbed James’s bag, and they boarded the plane. After they were seated and their bags were stowed away, James turned to Dad. “So how does Jesus carry my burdens?” “Well,” said Dad, “He took the biggest burden from us–the punishment for our sin–when He died on the cross. And He wants us to give our worries and regrets to Him in prayer and trust Him to help us with our problems and forgive our wrongs. Instead of trying to handle life’s heavy burdens on our own, He wants to give us peace and rest.” “I get it now,” James said. “Jesus is my luggage carrier!” –Kelly Carlson How About You?Is there something heavy in your life? Sometimes there’s just too much hurt or trouble to carry alone. When life gets heavy, remember that Jesus took the burden of your sin and wants you to come to Him so He can give you rest. Ask Him to carry your load and to direct you to an adult who can help. Today’s Key Verse:Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you. (NKJV) (Psalm 55:22) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus carries your burdens

Life Luggage (Part 1) 0480a326-9ab9-4111-b806-f8bcf138338bThu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Mother of God Vs The DemonicFather Martins walks through the history, theology and spiritual warfare implications of the Virgin Mary.

Father Martins walks through the history, theology and spiritual warfare implications of the Virgin Mary.

fullThe Mother of God Vs The Demonic7f748c32-0c39-4b03-a790-fe111d251f2bWed, 05 Mar 2025 16:26:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#366: Elisha and the Invisible Army- Elisha part 11 2Kings 6:8-23 In today&rsquo;s thrilling episode, we follow the prophet Elisha as he delivers important messages from God that protect Israel. Despite facing a vast enemy army, Elisha places his faith in God, and shows us there are things we don&rsquo;t always see.&nbsp; Elisha&rsquo;s servant&rsquo;s eyes are opened and he&rsquo;s amazed to see that all around him are horses and chariots of fire! A heavenly army standing guard! Thanks to today's awesome guest, Ryan Coatney! Check out the wonderful resources he has created at Cross Formed Kids&nbsp; to help as you disciple your family. ---------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2Kings 6:8-23 In today&rsquo;s thrilling episode, we follow the prophet Elisha as he delivers important messages from God that protect Israel. Despite facing a vast enemy army, Elisha places his faith in God, and shows us there are things we don&rsquo;t always see.&nbsp; Elisha&rsquo;s servant&rsquo;s eyes are opened and he&rsquo;s amazed to see that all around him are horses and chariots of fire! A heavenly army standing guard! Thanks to today's awesome guest, Ryan Coatney! Check out the wonderful resources he has created at Cross Formed Kids&nbsp; to help as you disciple your family. ---------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#366: Elisha and the Invisible Army- Elisha part 11 266d57f0-a9ba-4f05-afba-83ff1a6ab8bfWed, 05 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000776https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Beautiful Picture Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:6-9 It had not been a good week. First, Allison didn’t get the part she wanted in a skit her class was going to perform. Then she hurt her arm in gym class. To top it off, she discovered that a stain on her favorite shirt hadn’t washed out. “Everything’s going wrong,” Allison told her mother in tears. Mom had just returned from shopping and had placed a big rectangular package, wrapped in paper, on the table. “I’m sorry, honey,” she said, giving Allison a hug. “Sometimes it seems like everything goes wrong all at once, doesn’t it? But don’t forget that Jesus still loves you and is with you. Remember those verses we read about trusting God to work things out for our best?” Allison sighed. “I don’t see how having those things happen can do any good at all, let alone be for my best!” Mom took a pair of scissors and began to cut a small hole in the paper covering the package. “What are you doing?” asked Allison. “What’s in the package?” “I bought a picture to hang in the living room.” Mom held the package up for Allison to see. “What do you think?” “Unwrap it so I can see it,” said Allison. “Look through the hole in the wrapping,” said Mom. Allison frowned, but she squinted and tried to look through the hole. “This little hole is way too small. I can’t see enough of the picture to tell what it looks like!” “You’re right,” Mom said. “But what I really want you to see is that life is like this picture.” “Really?” asked Allison in surprise. “How?” “We can only see a small part of our lives. We see what’s happening now, but not how it fits into God’s overall plan. It’s like we’re looking at it through a small hole. But God can see the whole picture. He knows exactly what we need to experience to shape our lives into the big, beautiful picture of what He has planned. We just have to trust Him, looking forward to the day when Jesus comes again and the whole picture will be unveiled.” Mom smiled at Allison. “Now go ahead and unwrap this picture. I think you’ll agree that it really is beautiful.” –Richard S. Maffeo How About You?Do you wonder how bad things that happen in your life could possibly do any good? Keep in mind that you can only see a very small part of your life, but God sees the whole thing. He sometimes allows you to go through hard things so He can use them to help you grow in your faith. Trust Him in hard times, knowing that Jesus understands what you’re going through and promises to be with you until you see Him face-to-face. Today’s Key Verse:Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. (NKJV) (Proverbs 3:5) Today’s Key Thought:God is in control

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:6-9 It had not been a good week. First, Allison didn’t get the part she wanted in a skit her class was going to perform. Then she hurt her arm in gym class. To top it off, she discovered that a stain on her favorite shirt hadn’t washed out. “Everything’s going wrong,” Allison told her mother in tears. Mom had just returned from shopping and had placed a big rectangular package, wrapped in paper, on the table. “I’m sorry, honey,” she said, giving Allison a hug. “Sometimes it seems like everything goes wrong all at once, doesn’t it? But don’t forget that Jesus still loves you and is with you. Remember those verses we read about trusting God to work things out for our best?” Allison sighed. “I don’t see how having those things happen can do any good at all, let alone be for my best!” Mom took a pair of scissors and began to cut a small hole in the paper covering the package. “What are you doing?” asked Allison. “What’s in the package?” “I bought a picture to hang in the living room.” Mom held the package up for Allison to see. “What do you think?” “Unwrap it so I can see it,” said Allison. “Look through the hole in the wrapping,” said Mom. Allison frowned, but she squinted and tried to look through the hole. “This little hole is way too small. I can’t see enough of the picture to tell what it looks like!” “You’re right,” Mom said. “But what I really want you to see is that life is like this picture.” “Really?” asked Allison in surprise. “How?” “We can only see a small part of our lives. We see what’s happening now, but not how it fits into God’s overall plan. It’s like we’re looking at it through a small hole. But God can see the whole picture. He knows exactly what we need to experience to shape our lives into the big, beautiful picture of what He has planned. We just have to trust Him, looking forward to the day when Jesus comes again and the whole picture will be unveiled.” Mom smiled at Allison. “Now go ahead and unwrap this picture. I think you’ll agree that it really is beautiful.” –Richard S. Maffeo How About You?Do you wonder how bad things that happen in your life could possibly do any good? Keep in mind that you can only see a very small part of your life, but God sees the whole thing. He sometimes allows you to go through hard things so He can use them to help you grow in your faith. Trust Him in hard times, knowing that Jesus understands what you’re going through and promises to be with you until you see Him face-to-face. Today’s Key Verse:Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. (NKJV) (Proverbs 3:5) Today’s Key Thought:God is in control

A Beautiful Picture a3b71794-b660-4560-93a3-bea8e0ef020fWed, 05 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2025) Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2025)9786a753-211c-4e23-9806-a48952766cb8Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: The Lord (2025) As we wrap up our discussion of Jesus’ titles, we learn about the last title attributed to Jesus: The Lord. Fr. Mike explains that this title expresses the respect and honor we owe Jesus as God himself. We learn about the origin of this name in Scripture, and what this remarkable title means for us today in our personal relationship with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 446-455. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we wrap up our discussion of Jesus’ titles, we learn about the last title attributed to Jesus: The Lord. Fr. Mike explains that this title expresses the respect and honor we owe Jesus as God himself. We learn about the origin of this name in Scripture, and what this remarkable title means for us today in our personal relationship with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 446-455. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 64: The Lord (2025)f5c8ae37-15ae-49d4-92fb-67e42b749582Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: The Lord (2025) As we wrap up our discussion of Jesus’ titles, we learn about the last title attributed to Jesus: The Lord. Fr. Mike explains that this title expresses the respect and honor we owe Jesus as God himself. We learn about the origin of this name in Scripture, and what this remarkable title means for us today in our personal relationship with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 446-455. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we wrap up our discussion of Jesus’ titles, we learn about the last title attributed to Jesus: The Lord. Fr. Mike explains that this title expresses the respect and honor we owe Jesus as God himself. We learn about the origin of this name in Scripture, and what this remarkable title means for us today in our personal relationship with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 446-455. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 64: The Lord (2025)351f17ff-1546-47d3-9fde-98e85d8aae93Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2025) Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2025)eeb3a607-34fe-4c6c-831b-47dab34896b6Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2025) Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2025)0586f636-c9a0-4970-b6a8-94d91d9512b2Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2025) Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2025)8dc01f10-f331-4b71-8afe-f894cae3efd1Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Beautiful PictureIt had not been a good week. First, Allison didn't get the part she wanted in a skit her class was going to perform. Then she hurt her arm in gym class. To top it off, she discovered that a stain on her favorite shirt hadn't washed out. "Everything's going wrong," Allison told her mother in tears. Mom had just returned from shopping and had placed a big rectangular package, wrapped in paper, on the table. "I'm sorry, honey," she said, giving Allison a hug. "Sometimes it seems like everything goes wrong all at once, doesn't it? But don't forget that Jesus still loves you and is with you. Remember those verses we read about trusting God to work things out for our best?"Allison sighed. "I don't see how having those things happen can do any good at all, let alone be for my best!"Mom took a pair of scissors and began to cut a small hole in the paper covering the package. "What are you doing?" asked Allison. "What's in the package?""I bought a picture to hang in the living room." Mom held the package up for Allison to see. "What do you think?""Unwrap it so I can see it," said Allison."Look through the hole in the wrapping," said Mom. Allison frowned, but she squinted and tried to look through the hole. "This little hole is way too small. I can't see enough of the picture to tell what it looks like!""You're right," Mom said. "But what I really want you to see is that life is like this picture.""Really?" asked Allison in surprise. "How?""We can only see a small part of our lives. We see what's happening now, but not how it fits into God's overall plan. It's like we're looking at it through a small hole. But God can see the whole picture. He knows exactly what we need to experience to shape our lives into the big, beautiful picture of what He has planned. We just have to trust Him, looking forward to the day when Jesus comes again and the whole picture will be unveiled." Mom smiled at Allison. "Now go ahead and unwrap this picture. I think you'll agree that it really is beautiful." –Richard S. Maffeo

It had not been a good week. First, Allison didn't get the part she wanted in a skit her class was going to perform. Then she hurt her arm in gym class. To top it off, she discovered that a stain on her favorite shirt hadn't washed out. "Everything's going wrong," Allison told her mother in tears. Mom had just returned from shopping and had placed a big rectangular package, wrapped in paper, on the table. "I'm sorry, honey," she said, giving Allison a hug. "Sometimes it seems like everything goes wrong all at once, doesn't it? But don't forget that Jesus still loves you and is with you. Remember those verses we read about trusting God to work things out for our best?"Allison sighed. "I don't see how having those things happen can do any good at all, let alone be for my best!"Mom took a pair of scissors and began to cut a small hole in the paper covering the package. "What are you doing?" asked Allison. "What's in the package?""I bought a picture to hang in the living room." Mom held the package up for Allison to see. "What do you think?""Unwrap it so I can see it," said Allison."Look through the hole in the wrapping," said Mom. Allison frowned, but she squinted and tried to look through the hole. "This little hole is way too small. I can't see enough of the picture to tell what it looks like!""You're right," Mom said. "But what I really want you to see is that life is like this picture.""Really?" asked Allison in surprise. "How?""We can only see a small part of our lives. We see what's happening now, but not how it fits into God's overall plan. It's like we're looking at it through a small hole. But God can see the whole picture. He knows exactly what we need to experience to shape our lives into the big, beautiful picture of what He has planned. We just have to trust Him, looking forward to the day when Jesus comes again and the whole picture will be unveiled." Mom smiled at Allison. "Now go ahead and unwrap this picture. I think you'll agree that it really is beautiful." –Richard S. Maffeo

A Beautiful Picture8a5a3e84-9d03-48f2-81e4-be7781cacc26Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags240 - A Real Lenten SacrificeThis Lent I challenge you to step up and into a mode of real sacrifice. Likely you (and most men) have something you know you really need to give up but are to scared. I invite you to make this Lent something different. Don't just give up chocolate. Change your life, forever. Join me in this episode as I discuss what I'm doing for Lent, and I challenge you to do the same!

This Lent I challenge you to step up and into a mode of real sacrifice. Likely you (and most men) have something you know you really need to give up but are to scared. I invite you to make this Lent something different. Don't just give up chocolate. Change your life, forever. Join me in this episode as I discuss what I'm doing for Lent, and I challenge you to do the same!

full240 - A Real Lenten Sacrificecad3ac54-2f0d-4ba7-8924-440a4293d2d1Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2025) In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2025)c94957ed-6410-4aee-9b4a-486b9d28b87aTue, 04 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: The Only Son of God (2025) As we continue to learn about the name of Jesus and the titles given to him, we encounter in today’s readings the unique title that belongs to Jesus as the only “Son of God.” Fr. Mike clarifies how this title is different from the term “son of God” found in the Old Testament and explains the meaning of Jesus’ Divine Sonship. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to profess with our lips and our lives this beautiful reality that Jesus is truly the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 441-445. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we continue to learn about the name of Jesus and the titles given to him, we encounter in today’s readings the unique title that belongs to Jesus as the only “Son of God.” Fr. Mike clarifies how this title is different from the term “son of God” found in the Old Testament and explains the meaning of Jesus’ Divine Sonship. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to profess with our lips and our lives this beautiful reality that Jesus is truly the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 441-445. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 63: The Only Son of God (2025)3eb26bf0-14d9-47dd-9be6-e380aecc8495Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: The Only Son of God (2025) As we continue to learn about the name of Jesus and the titles given to him, we encounter in today’s readings the unique title that belongs to Jesus as the only “Son of God.” Fr. Mike clarifies how this title is different from the term “son of God” found in the Old Testament and explains the meaning of Jesus’ Divine Sonship. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to profess with our lips and our lives this beautiful reality that Jesus is truly the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 441-445. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we continue to learn about the name of Jesus and the titles given to him, we encounter in today’s readings the unique title that belongs to Jesus as the only “Son of God.” Fr. Mike clarifies how this title is different from the term “son of God” found in the Old Testament and explains the meaning of Jesus’ Divine Sonship. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to profess with our lips and our lives this beautiful reality that Jesus is truly the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 441-445. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 63: The Only Son of God (2025)70f47acb-d585-4360-9f7b-5bb2bb83c668Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2025) In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2025)86f404a0-93b9-4d03-8f4d-6e57af47ec58Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2025) In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2025)60aae334-ec2a-4fab-8eca-771d448bca25Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2025) In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2025)d3575d47-4907-415d-a5ef-1afa31da48e8Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Gift of RestDeclan's dad set the remote control car on a shelf in the garage. "Let's take a break," he said. "But aren't we going to paint it?" asked Declan. They had just finished putting all the pieces together, and Declan couldn't wait to test it out. "This car's gonna look awesome in cherry red." "We can finish up later," Dad said. "We've been putting that car together for two hours, and now it's time to rest." "But I want to keep working on it!" said Declan."You know, Declan," Dad said as he shut off the lights in the garage, "even God rested after creating the world in six days. That means we should rest too."Declan crossed his arms. "But I'm not tired." Dad raised his eyebrows. "That's an interesting point. Do you think God rested because He was tired?"Declan laughed. "God doesn't get tired. Does He?""No," said Dad, "He doesn't. But God set the example for us by taking a break after His work was complete. Jesus also told His disciples to rest after they worked, and He even took some time to relax after teaching and healing people."Declan followed his dad down the hall to the kitchen. "But rest is boring!""Well, it doesn't have to be." Dad set two drinking glasses on the counter. "God gave us rest as a gift. It's supposed to be relaxing and enjoyable." Declan sat down in a chair. "Like holidays or when you get a day off work?" "Exactly," said Dad. "And those days aren't boring, are they?""No way! They're the best because we get to play board games and eat popcorn."Declan's dad filled the glasses with ice. "Rest is also a time to reenergize and think about all God has done for us. God commands us to rest so that we remember His work--the work of Jesus and His sacrifice for us on the cross. It's His work alone that saves us, not our own efforts, and resting reminds us to trust Him in everything we do." Dad went to the fridge and pulled out a jug. "Now, how does cooling off with some of your mom's delicious lemonade after all that work on your car sound?" Declan sat up and grabbed a glass. "That sounds great!" –Annika Klanderud

Declan's dad set the remote control car on a shelf in the garage. "Let's take a break," he said. "But aren't we going to paint it?" asked Declan. They had just finished putting all the pieces together, and Declan couldn't wait to test it out. "This car's gonna look awesome in cherry red." "We can finish up later," Dad said. "We've been putting that car together for two hours, and now it's time to rest." "But I want to keep working on it!" said Declan."You know, Declan," Dad said as he shut off the lights in the garage, "even God rested after creating the world in six days. That means we should rest too."Declan crossed his arms. "But I'm not tired." Dad raised his eyebrows. "That's an interesting point. Do you think God rested because He was tired?"Declan laughed. "God doesn't get tired. Does He?""No," said Dad, "He doesn't. But God set the example for us by taking a break after His work was complete. Jesus also told His disciples to rest after they worked, and He even took some time to relax after teaching and healing people."Declan followed his dad down the hall to the kitchen. "But rest is boring!""Well, it doesn't have to be." Dad set two drinking glasses on the counter. "God gave us rest as a gift. It's supposed to be relaxing and enjoyable." Declan sat down in a chair. "Like holidays or when you get a day off work?" "Exactly," said Dad. "And those days aren't boring, are they?""No way! They're the best because we get to play board games and eat popcorn."Declan's dad filled the glasses with ice. "Rest is also a time to reenergize and think about all God has done for us. God commands us to rest so that we remember His work--the work of Jesus and His sacrifice for us on the cross. It's His work alone that saves us, not our own efforts, and resting reminds us to trust Him in everything we do." Dad went to the fridge and pulled out a jug. "Now, how does cooling off with some of your mom's delicious lemonade after all that work on your car sound?" Declan sat up and grabbed a glass. "That sounds great!" –Annika Klanderud

The Gift of Rest16f0e897-b2aa-4ce0-b379-a2abdd5a1d76Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Gift of Rest Bible Reading: Genesis 2:1-3; Hebrews 4:9-10 Declan’s dad set the remote control car on a shelf in the garage. “Let’s take a break,” he said. “But aren’t we going to paint it?” asked Declan. They had just finished putting all the pieces together, and Declan couldn’t wait to test it out. “This car’s gonna look awesome in cherry red.” “We can finish up later,” Dad said. “We’ve been putting that car together for two hours, and now it’s time to rest.” “But I want to keep working on it!” said Declan. “You know, Declan,” Dad said as he shut off the lights in the garage, “even God rested after creating the world in six days. That means we should rest too.” Declan crossed his arms. “But I’m not tired.” Dad raised his eyebrows. “That’s an interesting point. Do you think God rested because He was tired?” Declan laughed. “God doesn’t get tired. Does He?” “No,” said Dad, “He doesn’t. But God set the example for us by taking a break after His work was complete. Jesus also told His disciples to rest after they worked, and He even took some time to relax after teaching and healing people.” Declan followed his dad down the hall to the kitchen. “But rest is boring!” “Well, it doesn’t have to be.” Dad set two drinking glasses on the counter. “God gave us rest as a gift. It’s supposed to be relaxing and enjoyable.” Declan sat down in a chair. “Like holidays or when you get a day off work?” “Exactly,” said Dad. “And those days aren’t boring, are they?” “No way! They’re the best because we get to play board games and eat popcorn.” Declan’s dad filled the glasses with ice. “Rest is also a time to reenergize and think about all God has done for us. God commands us to rest so that we remember His work–the work of Jesus and His sacrifice for us on the cross. It’s His work alone that saves us, not our own efforts, and resting reminds us to trust Him in everything we do.” Dad went to the fridge and pulled out a jug. “Now, how does cooling off with some of your mom’s delicious lemonade after all that work on your car sound?” Declan sat up and grabbed a glass. “That sounds great!” –Annika Klanderud How About You?Do you ever get upset when you have to stop what you’re working on to rest? Sometimes it’s hard to take a break, but God knows what’s best for us. Taking time to rest is important so your body and mind can recharge. Best of all, it’s a reminder that our true rest is in Jesus, who completed the most important work of all–dying for our sins so we could be saved and have eternal life with Him. Today’s Key Verse:Let my soul be at rest again, for the Lord has been good to me. (NLT) (Psalm 116:7) Today’s Key Thought:Take time to rest

Bible Reading: Genesis 2:1-3; Hebrews 4:9-10 Declan’s dad set the remote control car on a shelf in the garage. “Let’s take a break,” he said. “But aren’t we going to paint it?” asked Declan. They had just finished putting all the pieces together, and Declan couldn’t wait to test it out. “This car’s gonna look awesome in cherry red.” “We can finish up later,” Dad said. “We’ve been putting that car together for two hours, and now it’s time to rest.” “But I want to keep working on it!” said Declan. “You know, Declan,” Dad said as he shut off the lights in the garage, “even God rested after creating the world in six days. That means we should rest too.” Declan crossed his arms. “But I’m not tired.” Dad raised his eyebrows. “That’s an interesting point. Do you think God rested because He was tired?” Declan laughed. “God doesn’t get tired. Does He?” “No,” said Dad, “He doesn’t. But God set the example for us by taking a break after His work was complete. Jesus also told His disciples to rest after they worked, and He even took some time to relax after teaching and healing people.” Declan followed his dad down the hall to the kitchen. “But rest is boring!” “Well, it doesn’t have to be.” Dad set two drinking glasses on the counter. “God gave us rest as a gift. It’s supposed to be relaxing and enjoyable.” Declan sat down in a chair. “Like holidays or when you get a day off work?” “Exactly,” said Dad. “And those days aren’t boring, are they?” “No way! They’re the best because we get to play board games and eat popcorn.” Declan’s dad filled the glasses with ice. “Rest is also a time to reenergize and think about all God has done for us. God commands us to rest so that we remember His work–the work of Jesus and His sacrifice for us on the cross. It’s His work alone that saves us, not our own efforts, and resting reminds us to trust Him in everything we do.” Dad went to the fridge and pulled out a jug. “Now, how does cooling off with some of your mom’s delicious lemonade after all that work on your car sound?” Declan sat up and grabbed a glass. “That sounds great!” –Annika Klanderud How About You?Do you ever get upset when you have to stop what you’re working on to rest? Sometimes it’s hard to take a break, but God knows what’s best for us. Taking time to rest is important so your body and mind can recharge. Best of all, it’s a reminder that our true rest is in Jesus, who completed the most important work of all–dying for our sins so we could be saved and have eternal life with Him. Today’s Key Verse:Let my soul be at rest again, for the Lord has been good to me. (NLT) (Psalm 116:7) Today’s Key Thought:Take time to rest

The Gift of Rest 40395cab-ccc7-4fea-84c2-aa79e554cb20Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsClinical Social Worker: Hidden Dangers Of Daycare, It Might Be Causing Future Issues For Your Kid! Birth Rates Are Plummeting & Its Terrifying! Dr Erica KomisarErica Komisar is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, and parent guidance expert with over 30 years of private practice experience. She is the author of books such as, ‘Chicken Little the Sky Isn't Falling: Raising Resilient Adolescents in the New Age of Anxiety’.   In this conversation, Erica and Steven discuss topics such as, how the mental health crisis is impacting children, how attachment disorders are created in childhood, the dangers of the falling birth rate, and how daycare may cause future issues for your kid.  00:00 Intro 02:21 Erica's Mission 08:12 Who Are Erica's Patients? 09:35 How Have Social Changes Influenced Parenting? 13:00 Is the Role of a Mother More Important Than That of a Father? 16:30 Why Are Fathers Important From a Biological Level? 23:20 Erica's Unpopular Ideas About Parenting 25:17 Family Diaspora: Raising Children Without Extended Family 27:31 Can Raising Children Away From Extended Family Be Justified? 28:30 Voluntary Childlessness 29:25 Attachment Disorders 33:40 How Do Attachment Disorders Manifest in Adulthood? 34:54 Choosing a Partner Based on Attachment Styles 36:20 Predicting Relationship Success Based on Attachment Styles 37:53 Does Having More Children Correlate With Neglect? 39:19 Decline in Birth Rates 41:23 What Is Unique About Relationships With Your Own Children? 43:12 What Contributes to Growing Infertility Among People? 46:45 How Did Erica Manage to Balance Work and Motherhood? 48:48 Should Fathers Be the Stay-at-Home Parent? 51:18 Harlow's Study on Rhesus Monkeys 53:38 The Challenge of Motherhood in Poor Socioeconomic Conditions 57:36 Does More Paid Leave Equal Better Childcare? 59:10 Connection Between Upbringing and Success in Adult Life 01:01:40 ADHD: Why Has It Risen So Much in the Past Decade? 01:07:40 We're Medicating ADHD Wrong 01:09:26 The Top Stressors We're Exposing Our Children To 01:11:29 Is ADHD Hereditary? 01:16:50 What's Wrong With Medicating Children? 01:21:15 The Link Between Stress and ADHD 01:22:23 What to Do if a Kid Screams in a Supermarket 01:25:54 The Different Types of Trauma 01:32:43 Same-Sex Couples Taking Roles 01:38:50 What Should Career-Driven Mothers Do? 01:42:08 Not Everyone Can Do This Stuff 01:45:25 Children Don't Need Other Kids Until the Age of 3 01:47:00 Ads 01:48:59 What's So Important at 3 Years Old? 01:55:32 Can I Repair My Trauma and Brain Past My 30s? 01:58:44 Our Pain and Trauma Are Rooted in Childhood 02:02:33 Is "Daddy Issues" a Thing? 02:06:33 Are We Taking Men's Purpose Away? 02:10:42 Men's Testosterone Drops When They Become Fathers 02:13:03 What Happens When Men Become the Primary Caregiver? 02:16:22 Should We Split Schools Into Genders? 02:19:11 Testosterone Decrease 02:21:12 Raising Healthy Kids in a World of Technology 02:24:45 The Importance of Being Present With Your Child 02:25:48 What Should Employers Do? 02:27:22 Do You Realise How Controversial the Things You Say Are? 02:28:02 The Reason All of This Is So Personal to You 02:30:58 What Does Your Obituary Say? Follow Erica:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/pwv9PCz0lRb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/2EKsgfB0lRb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/OPtiA4a8lRb  Erica’s book - https://g2ul0.app.link/7rANACv0lRb The The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off WHOOP - https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erica Komisar is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, and parent guidance expert with over 30 years of private practice experience. She is the author of books such as, ‘Chicken Little the Sky Isn't Falling: Raising Resilient Adolescents in the New Age of Anxiety’.   In this conversation, Erica and Steven discuss topics such as, how the mental health crisis is impacting children, how attachment disorders are created in childhood, the dangers of the falling birth rate, and how daycare may cause future issues for your kid.  00:00 Intro 02:21 Erica's Mission 08:12 Who Are Erica's Patients? 09:35 How Have Social Changes Influenced Parenting? 13:00 Is the Role of a Mother More Important Than That of a Father? 16:30 Why Are Fathers Important From a Biological Level? 23:20 Erica's Unpopular Ideas About Parenting 25:17 Family Diaspora: Raising Children Without Extended Family 27:31 Can Raising Children Away From Extended Family Be Justified? 28:30 Voluntary Childlessness 29:25 Attachment Disorders 33:40 How Do Attachment Disorders Manifest in Adulthood? 34:54 Choosing a Partner Based on Attachment Styles 36:20 Predicting Relationship Success Based on Attachment Styles 37:53 Does Having More Children Correlate With Neglect? 39:19 Decline in Birth Rates 41:23 What Is Unique About Relationships With Your Own Children? 43:12 What Contributes to Growing Infertility Among People? 46:45 How Did Erica Manage to Balance Work and Motherhood? 48:48 Should Fathers Be the Stay-at-Home Parent? 51:18 Harlow's Study on Rhesus Monkeys 53:38 The Challenge of Motherhood in Poor Socioeconomic Conditions 57:36 Does More Paid Leave Equal Better Childcare? 59:10 Connection Between Upbringing and Success in Adult Life 01:01:40 ADHD: Why Has It Risen So Much in the Past Decade? 01:07:40 We're Medicating ADHD Wrong 01:09:26 The Top Stressors We're Exposing Our Children To 01:11:29 Is ADHD Hereditary? 01:16:50 What's Wrong With Medicating Children? 01:21:15 The Link Between Stress and ADHD 01:22:23 What to Do if a Kid Screams in a Supermarket 01:25:54 The Different Types of Trauma 01:32:43 Same-Sex Couples Taking Roles 01:38:50 What Should Career-Driven Mothers Do? 01:42:08 Not Everyone Can Do This Stuff 01:45:25 Children Don't Need Other Kids Until the Age of 3 01:47:00 Ads 01:48:59 What's So Important at 3 Years Old? 01:55:32 Can I Repair My Trauma and Brain Past My 30s? 01:58:44 Our Pain and Trauma Are Rooted in Childhood 02:02:33 Is "Daddy Issues" a Thing? 02:06:33 Are We Taking Men's Purpose Away? 02:10:42 Men's Testosterone Drops When They Become Fathers 02:13:03 What Happens When Men Become the Primary Caregiver? 02:16:22 Should We Split Schools Into Genders? 02:19:11 Testosterone Decrease 02:21:12 Raising Healthy Kids in a World of Technology 02:24:45 The Importance of Being Present With Your Child 02:25:48 What Should Employers Do? 02:27:22 Do You Realise How Controversial the Things You Say Are? 02:28:02 The Reason All of This Is So Personal to You 02:30:58 What Does Your Obituary Say? Follow Erica:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/pwv9PCz0lRb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/2EKsgfB0lRb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/OPtiA4a8lRb  Erica’s book - https://g2ul0.app.link/7rANACv0lRb The The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off WHOOP - https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullClinical Social Worker: Hidden Dangers Of Daycare, It Might Be Causing Future Issues For Your Kid! Birth Rates Are Plummeting & Its Terrifying! Dr Erica Komisar98f9445a-c092-4b51-ab64-f09576b271fcMon, 03 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +00009470https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2025) As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2025)dbc84a48-0550-4f4c-84e7-ff7267d6d2f1Mon, 03 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: The Christ (2025) Why is Jesus named “The Christ”? Today we discover the meaning behind this powerful title. We also learn about the three-fold ministry of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Fr. Mike explains the true meaning of the kingship of Jesus and how as followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to participate in his priestly, prophetic, and kingly ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 436-440. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why is Jesus named “The Christ”? Today we discover the meaning behind this powerful title. We also learn about the three-fold ministry of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Fr. Mike explains the true meaning of the kingship of Jesus and how as followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to participate in his priestly, prophetic, and kingly ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 436-440. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 62: The Christ (2025)438c8577-a43f-4369-b5b3-48e47bd40f12Mon, 03 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: The Christ (2025) Why is Jesus named “The Christ”? Today we discover the meaning behind this powerful title. We also learn about the three-fold ministry of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Fr. Mike explains the true meaning of the kingship of Jesus and how as followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to participate in his priestly, prophetic, and kingly ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 436-440. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why is Jesus named “The Christ”? Today we discover the meaning behind this powerful title. We also learn about the three-fold ministry of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Fr. Mike explains the true meaning of the kingship of Jesus and how as followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to participate in his priestly, prophetic, and kingly ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 436-440. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 62: The Christ (2025)77d9c434-9579-4808-a8b2-ab6a69ceee7bMon, 03 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2025) As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2025)ca852f5c-b9ce-4a5f-a73e-6eca04aa15c4Mon, 03 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2025) As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2025)a54714fc-012d-4e05-83de-65718be71853Mon, 03 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2025) As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2025)575e1b72-615a-4784-91cc-4d2fb2df07fcMon, 03 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRobes of Righteousness"We're freezing!" Cyrus announced as he and his brothers burst through the door. "The three of you are covered in slush!" said Mom."Did you see the snowman we made?" Elim asked. "Ranny wanted to eat the carrot nose, but we wouldn't let him. We had to come inside early because he's hungry again." Elim grinned at his two-year-old brother. "Snack?" Ransom squeaked.Mom handed the boys bowls of apple slices. "The bath is ready! I'll wash Ranny first."After snacks and baths, Mom hauled a bag to the living room. "What's in there?" Cyrus asked. "Open it and see." Mom winked. "Robes!" Elim yelled. The boys wiggled into their cozy robes, then handed Mom hers and Ransom's. "I love robe season," said Elim. "I was just reading about robes during Bible time!" Cyrus pulled his Bible off the couch and opened it to the bookmarked page. "It's from Isaiah 61, verse 10: 'I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness.'" "What does righteousness mean again?" Elim asked. "It means being right with God and free from guilt in His eyes," Mom answered. "Remember what people had to do in the Old Testament to be righteous before God?" "Make sacrifices," Elim responded solemnly. "But it wasn't good enough! All the good things we do are like filthy rags compared to God's goodness." Cyrus picked up his soaked-through dirty sock with a wrinkled nose. "Then God sent Jesus to die for us! He sacrificed His own Son to save us. So, that verse in Isaiah I read was talking about God's promise to be fulfilled in Jesus," Cyrus mused. "Exactly." Mom nodded. "Since Jesus is perfect, He became the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. When we put our trust in Him, He takes our sins away and covers us with His robe of righteousness. What do we become in Jesus?" "A new creation." Elim flapped his robe sleeves. "Ranny needs his robe, Mom!" Mom laughed as Ransom started running around the living room in circles. "The first one who catches him gets to put his robe on him!" –Savannah Coleman

"We're freezing!" Cyrus announced as he and his brothers burst through the door. "The three of you are covered in slush!" said Mom."Did you see the snowman we made?" Elim asked. "Ranny wanted to eat the carrot nose, but we wouldn't let him. We had to come inside early because he's hungry again." Elim grinned at his two-year-old brother. "Snack?" Ransom squeaked.Mom handed the boys bowls of apple slices. "The bath is ready! I'll wash Ranny first."After snacks and baths, Mom hauled a bag to the living room. "What's in there?" Cyrus asked. "Open it and see." Mom winked. "Robes!" Elim yelled. The boys wiggled into their cozy robes, then handed Mom hers and Ransom's. "I love robe season," said Elim. "I was just reading about robes during Bible time!" Cyrus pulled his Bible off the couch and opened it to the bookmarked page. "It's from Isaiah 61, verse 10: 'I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness.'" "What does righteousness mean again?" Elim asked. "It means being right with God and free from guilt in His eyes," Mom answered. "Remember what people had to do in the Old Testament to be righteous before God?" "Make sacrifices," Elim responded solemnly. "But it wasn't good enough! All the good things we do are like filthy rags compared to God's goodness." Cyrus picked up his soaked-through dirty sock with a wrinkled nose. "Then God sent Jesus to die for us! He sacrificed His own Son to save us. So, that verse in Isaiah I read was talking about God's promise to be fulfilled in Jesus," Cyrus mused. "Exactly." Mom nodded. "Since Jesus is perfect, He became the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. When we put our trust in Him, He takes our sins away and covers us with His robe of righteousness. What do we become in Jesus?" "A new creation." Elim flapped his robe sleeves. "Ranny needs his robe, Mom!" Mom laughed as Ransom started running around the living room in circles. "The first one who catches him gets to put his robe on him!" –Savannah Coleman

Robes of Righteousnesse3b0dfae-dd04-450f-9a78-a525d24f23faMon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Robes of Righteousness Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:5-6; 2 Corinthians 5:15-21 “We’re freezing!” Cyrus announced as he and his brothers burst through the door. “The three of you are covered in slush!” said Mom. “Did you see the snowman we made?” Elim asked. “Ranny wanted to eat the carrot nose, but we wouldn’t let him. We had to come inside early because he’s hungry again.” Elim grinned at his two-year-old brother. “Snack?” Ransom squeaked. Mom handed the boys bowls of apple slices. “The bath is ready! I’ll wash Ranny first.” After snacks and baths, Mom hauled a bag to the living room. “What’s in there?” Cyrus asked. “Open it and see.” Mom winked. “Robes!” Elim yelled. The boys wiggled into their cozy robes, then handed Mom hers and Ransom’s. “I love robe season,” said Elim. “I was just reading about robes during Bible time!” Cyrus pulled his Bible off the couch and opened it to the bookmarked page. “It’s from Isaiah 61, verse 10: ‘I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness.'” “What does righteousness mean again?” Elim asked. “It means being right with God and free from guilt in His eyes,” Mom answered. “Remember what people had to do in the Old Testament to be righteous before God?” “Make sacrifices,” Elim responded solemnly. “But it wasn’t good enough! All the good things we do are like filthy rags compared to God’s goodness.” Cyrus picked up his soaked-through dirty sock with a wrinkled nose. “Then God sent Jesus to die for us! He sacrificed His own Son to save us. So, that verse in Isaiah I read was talking about God’s promise to be fulfilled in Jesus,” Cyrus mused. “Exactly.” Mom nodded. “Since Jesus is perfect, He became the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. When we put our trust in Him, He takes our sins away and covers us with His robe of righteousness. What do we become in Jesus?” “A new creation.” Elim flapped his robe sleeves. “Ranny needs his robe, Mom!” Mom laughed as Ransom started running around the living room in circles. “The first one who catches him gets to put his robe on him!” –Savannah Coleman How About You?Has Jesus covered you in His robe of righteousness? The Bible says that all the things we do to try to make ourselves good in God’s eyes are like filthy rags. The only way we can become righteous is through Jesus. When we trust in Him, God no longer sees our sins when He looks at us, but the perfect sacrifice of His Son. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. (NIV) (2 Corinthians 5:21) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus clothes us in robes of righteousness

Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:5-6; 2 Corinthians 5:15-21 “We’re freezing!” Cyrus announced as he and his brothers burst through the door. “The three of you are covered in slush!” said Mom. “Did you see the snowman we made?” Elim asked. “Ranny wanted to eat the carrot nose, but we wouldn’t let him. We had to come inside early because he’s hungry again.” Elim grinned at his two-year-old brother. “Snack?” Ransom squeaked. Mom handed the boys bowls of apple slices. “The bath is ready! I’ll wash Ranny first.” After snacks and baths, Mom hauled a bag to the living room. “What’s in there?” Cyrus asked. “Open it and see.” Mom winked. “Robes!” Elim yelled. The boys wiggled into their cozy robes, then handed Mom hers and Ransom’s. “I love robe season,” said Elim. “I was just reading about robes during Bible time!” Cyrus pulled his Bible off the couch and opened it to the bookmarked page. “It’s from Isaiah 61, verse 10: ‘I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness.'” “What does righteousness mean again?” Elim asked. “It means being right with God and free from guilt in His eyes,” Mom answered. “Remember what people had to do in the Old Testament to be righteous before God?” “Make sacrifices,” Elim responded solemnly. “But it wasn’t good enough! All the good things we do are like filthy rags compared to God’s goodness.” Cyrus picked up his soaked-through dirty sock with a wrinkled nose. “Then God sent Jesus to die for us! He sacrificed His own Son to save us. So, that verse in Isaiah I read was talking about God’s promise to be fulfilled in Jesus,” Cyrus mused. “Exactly.” Mom nodded. “Since Jesus is perfect, He became the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. When we put our trust in Him, He takes our sins away and covers us with His robe of righteousness. What do we become in Jesus?” “A new creation.” Elim flapped his robe sleeves. “Ranny needs his robe, Mom!” Mom laughed as Ransom started running around the living room in circles. “The first one who catches him gets to put his robe on him!” –Savannah Coleman How About You?Has Jesus covered you in His robe of righteousness? The Bible says that all the things we do to try to make ourselves good in God’s eyes are like filthy rags. The only way we can become righteous is through Jesus. When we trust in Him, God no longer sees our sins when He looks at us, but the perfect sacrifice of His Son. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. (NIV) (2 Corinthians 5:21) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus clothes us in robes of righteousness

Robes of Righteousness 85415953-ea93-4a5e-89a5-0af3f899f369Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2025) Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2025)a13a3d43-a220-470f-ab2e-a916fbd265e9Sun, 02 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: The Name of Jesus (2025) Together with Fr. Mike, we examine the name above every other name: Jesus Christ. We explore the importance of this name and our reverence for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christians, unlike those practicing other religions, tend to use the name of our Father in heaven “in vain.” He explains how detrimental and tragic that can be. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 430-435. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we examine the name above every other name: Jesus Christ. We explore the importance of this name and our reverence for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christians, unlike those practicing other religions, tend to use the name of our Father in heaven “in vain.” He explains how detrimental and tragic that can be. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 430-435. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 61: The Name of Jesus (2025)ad2f0d03-f9ee-40f6-aaed-fbb31eaa6d75Sun, 02 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: The Name of Jesus (2025) Together with Fr. Mike, we examine the name above every other name: Jesus Christ. We explore the importance of this name and our reverence for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christians, unlike those practicing other religions, tend to use the name of our Father in heaven “in vain.” He explains how detrimental and tragic that can be. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 430-435. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we examine the name above every other name: Jesus Christ. We explore the importance of this name and our reverence for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christians, unlike those practicing other religions, tend to use the name of our Father in heaven “in vain.” He explains how detrimental and tragic that can be. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 430-435. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 61: The Name of Jesus (2025)836d3603-4c85-4d96-b1b8-78e84c8949f4Sun, 02 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2025) Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2025)846f6530-cd12-4329-b236-88a9f14f4d6aSun, 02 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2025) Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2025)794400d9-5378-4453-bccd-914d463739cbSun, 02 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2025) Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2025)8edc99d5-52b2-444e-8a01-85c3e8fd824eSun, 02 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Broken Train"Oh, Nathan, don't cry," Sydney told her little brother when he showed her his broken train. "Let's go see if Grandpa can fix it."They took the train to Grandpa's workshop, where he checked it over. "No problem," he said. "I'll make it as good as new." The kids hopped onto the workbench to watch. When Grandpa started bending a wheel on the train, Nathan gasped. "Stop, Grandpa! You'll make it worse.""Don't be silly, Nathan," said Sydney. "Grandpa's fixing your train, not making it worse!" Grandpa nodded and continued his work."You're not doing it right," Nathan told Grandpa a moment later. "That piece has to go onto the engine--like this." He reached for the train.Grandpa set the train down. "Nathan, why don't you play outside for a while? This is going to take some time.""But I want my train now!" Nathan grabbed it and headed for the door.Sydney turned to Grandpa and shook her head. "Silly kid! He gave you his train to fix and then took it back without letting you fix it.""He'll probably bring it back soon," Grandpa said. He chuckled. "It makes me think of how we do the same thing with God sometimes.""We do?" Sydney asked. "How?""By bringing our problems to Him but then continuing to try to fix them our way," Grandpa replied. "Last week you told me you were worried your parents might not be able to afford camp this summer. You said you prayed and gave it to God, right?"Sydney looked down. "Yes. But I've still been worrying about it.""I overheard you pestering your mom about it too," Grandpa said. "So did you leave it with God, or did you take it back?""I--I guess I took it back," Sydney admitted. "It's hard not to worry." Grandpa nodded. "Worrying means we're not trusting God to handle things that are out of our control. If you start to worry, why not pause and quietly talk to Jesus? He died on the cross to have a relationship with you, and He cares about your problems. Trust Him to help you and give you His peace." Just then the door swung open and Nathan came in and handed Grandpa his train. –Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Oh, Nathan, don't cry," Sydney told her little brother when he showed her his broken train. "Let's go see if Grandpa can fix it."They took the train to Grandpa's workshop, where he checked it over. "No problem," he said. "I'll make it as good as new." The kids hopped onto the workbench to watch. When Grandpa started bending a wheel on the train, Nathan gasped. "Stop, Grandpa! You'll make it worse.""Don't be silly, Nathan," said Sydney. "Grandpa's fixing your train, not making it worse!" Grandpa nodded and continued his work."You're not doing it right," Nathan told Grandpa a moment later. "That piece has to go onto the engine--like this." He reached for the train.Grandpa set the train down. "Nathan, why don't you play outside for a while? This is going to take some time.""But I want my train now!" Nathan grabbed it and headed for the door.Sydney turned to Grandpa and shook her head. "Silly kid! He gave you his train to fix and then took it back without letting you fix it.""He'll probably bring it back soon," Grandpa said. He chuckled. "It makes me think of how we do the same thing with God sometimes.""We do?" Sydney asked. "How?""By bringing our problems to Him but then continuing to try to fix them our way," Grandpa replied. "Last week you told me you were worried your parents might not be able to afford camp this summer. You said you prayed and gave it to God, right?"Sydney looked down. "Yes. But I've still been worrying about it.""I overheard you pestering your mom about it too," Grandpa said. "So did you leave it with God, or did you take it back?""I--I guess I took it back," Sydney admitted. "It's hard not to worry." Grandpa nodded. "Worrying means we're not trusting God to handle things that are out of our control. If you start to worry, why not pause and quietly talk to Jesus? He died on the cross to have a relationship with you, and He cares about your problems. Trust Him to help you and give you His peace." Just then the door swung open and Nathan came in and handed Grandpa his train. –Tanya Ferdinandusz

The Broken Train72af8fb7-78e2-4ab6-b60b-4fa3273af940Sun, 02 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Broken Train Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5; Philippians 4:4-7 “Oh, Nathan, don’t cry,” Sydney told her little brother when he showed her his broken train. “Let’s go see if Grandpa can fix it.” They took the train to Grandpa’s workshop, where he checked it over. “No problem,” he said. “I’ll make it as good as new.” The kids hopped onto the workbench to watch. When Grandpa started bending a wheel on the train, Nathan gasped. “Stop, Grandpa! You’ll make it worse.” “Don’t be silly, Nathan,” said Sydney. “Grandpa’s fixing your train, not making it worse!” Grandpa nodded and continued his work. “You’re not doing it right,” Nathan told Grandpa a moment later. “That piece has to go onto the engine–like this.” He reached for the train. Grandpa set the train down. “Nathan, why don’t you play outside for a while? This is going to take some time.” “But I want my train now!” Nathan grabbed it and headed for the door. Sydney turned to Grandpa and shook her head. “Silly kid! He gave you his train to fix and then took it back without letting you fix it.” “He’ll probably bring it back soon,” Grandpa said. He chuckled. “It makes me think of how we do the same thing with God sometimes.” “We do?” Sydney asked. “How?” “By bringing our problems to Him but then continuing to try to fix them our way,” Grandpa replied. “Last week you told me you were worried your parents might not be able to afford camp this summer. You said you prayed and gave it to God, right?” Sydney looked down. “Yes. But I’ve still been worrying about it.” “I overheard you pestering your mom about it too,” Grandpa said. “So did you leave it with God, or did you take it back?” “I–I guess I took it back,” Sydney admitted. “It’s hard not to worry.” Grandpa nodded. “Worrying means we’re not trusting God to handle things that are out of our control. If you start to worry, why not pause and quietly talk to Jesus? He died on the cross to have a relationship with you, and He cares about your problems. Trust Him to help you and give you His peace.” Just then the door swung open and Nathan came in and handed Grandpa his train. –Tanya Ferdinandusz How About You?Do you bring your problems, worries, and needs to God in prayer? After you do that, do you start worrying all over again? Once you have brought your problem to God, don’t try to take it back. Ask Him to give you peace and patience as He handles the situation. Trust Him to work things out for His glory and your good–even if it’s in ways you don’t expect. Today’s Key Verse:Don’t worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need. (ERV) (Philippians 4:6 ) Today’s Key Thought:Trust God with your problems

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5; Philippians 4:4-7 “Oh, Nathan, don’t cry,” Sydney told her little brother when he showed her his broken train. “Let’s go see if Grandpa can fix it.” They took the train to Grandpa’s workshop, where he checked it over. “No problem,” he said. “I’ll make it as good as new.” The kids hopped onto the workbench to watch. When Grandpa started bending a wheel on the train, Nathan gasped. “Stop, Grandpa! You’ll make it worse.” “Don’t be silly, Nathan,” said Sydney. “Grandpa’s fixing your train, not making it worse!” Grandpa nodded and continued his work. “You’re not doing it right,” Nathan told Grandpa a moment later. “That piece has to go onto the engine–like this.” He reached for the train. Grandpa set the train down. “Nathan, why don’t you play outside for a while? This is going to take some time.” “But I want my train now!” Nathan grabbed it and headed for the door. Sydney turned to Grandpa and shook her head. “Silly kid! He gave you his train to fix and then took it back without letting you fix it.” “He’ll probably bring it back soon,” Grandpa said. He chuckled. “It makes me think of how we do the same thing with God sometimes.” “We do?” Sydney asked. “How?” “By bringing our problems to Him but then continuing to try to fix them our way,” Grandpa replied. “Last week you told me you were worried your parents might not be able to afford camp this summer. You said you prayed and gave it to God, right?” Sydney looked down. “Yes. But I’ve still been worrying about it.” “I overheard you pestering your mom about it too,” Grandpa said. “So did you leave it with God, or did you take it back?” “I–I guess I took it back,” Sydney admitted. “It’s hard not to worry.” Grandpa nodded. “Worrying means we’re not trusting God to handle things that are out of our control. If you start to worry, why not pause and quietly talk to Jesus? He died on the cross to have a relationship with you, and He cares about your problems. Trust Him to help you and give you His peace.” Just then the door swung open and Nathan came in and handed Grandpa his train. –Tanya Ferdinandusz How About You?Do you bring your problems, worries, and needs to God in prayer? After you do that, do you start worrying all over again? Once you have brought your problem to God, don’t try to take it back. Ask Him to give you peace and patience as He handles the situation. Trust Him to work things out for His glory and your good–even if it’s in ways you don’t expect. Today’s Key Verse:Don’t worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need. (ERV) (Philippians 4:6 ) Today’s Key Thought:Trust God with your problems

The Broken Train c6cb7d37-31d4-4373-b86c-c570ae744b2aSun, 02 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/02/25 The Place of the Way: What Reveals and What Trains Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Silence reveals our hearts and silence trains our hearts. As we enter into the place of training, we realize that there are certain things that reveal the condition of our hearts...trial, tribulation, speech, and silence. But we need to consciously enter into these if we are going to know ourselves and be trained in the way of Christ. Mass Readings from March 2, 2025: Sirach 27:4-7 Psalm 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-161 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45

Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Silence reveals our hearts and silence trains our hearts. As we enter into the place of training, we realize that there are certain things that reveal the condition of our hearts...trial, tribulation, speech, and silence. But we need to consciously enter into these if we are going to know ourselves and be trained in the way of Christ. Mass Readings from March 2, 2025: Sirach 27:4-7 Psalm 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-161 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45

full03/02/25 The Place of the Way: What Reveals and What Trains7f1b1b30-a755-4158-a3d1-3b5c44e42aaaSat, 01 Mar 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/02/25 The Place of the Way: What Reveals and What Trains Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Silence reveals our hearts and silence trains our hearts. As we enter into the place of training, we realize that there are certain things that reveal the condition of our hearts...trial, tribulation, speech, and silence. But we need to consciously enter into these if we are going to know ourselves and be trained in the way of Christ. Mass Readings from March 2, 2025: Sirach 27:4-7 Psalm 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-161 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45

Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Silence reveals our hearts and silence trains our hearts. As we enter into the place of training, we realize that there are certain things that reveal the condition of our hearts...trial, tribulation, speech, and silence. But we need to consciously enter into these if we are going to know ourselves and be trained in the way of Christ. Mass Readings from March 2, 2025: Sirach 27:4-7 Psalm 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-161 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45

full03/02/25 The Place of the Way: What Reveals and What Trains3b546803-ee2c-4e54-8442-650a93353c0bSat, 01 Mar 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2025) Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2025)fda2c919-e146-49b6-abfd-bccbc8de59a7Sat, 01 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: God Sends His Only Son (2025) Fr. Mike emphasizes that God did not have to do anything for us after the Fall, yet he sent us his only Son, and through his Son, we have received grace upon grace. We learn that the transmission of the Christian faith consists of proclaiming Jesus Christ to lead others to faith in him. If we are called to teach him, we must first have a relationship with him. Just as the Apostles burned with a desire to spread the Good News, we too are called to catechize and deliver the word of Christ as his spokesmen on Earth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 422-429. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike emphasizes that God did not have to do anything for us after the Fall, yet he sent us his only Son, and through his Son, we have received grace upon grace. We learn that the transmission of the Christian faith consists of proclaiming Jesus Christ to lead others to faith in him. If we are called to teach him, we must first have a relationship with him. Just as the Apostles burned with a desire to spread the Good News, we too are called to catechize and deliver the word of Christ as his spokesmen on Earth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 422-429. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 60: God Sends His Only Son (2025)c8126ce8-6de0-4363-b581-974ba24427ffSat, 01 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: God Sends His Only Son (2025) Fr. Mike emphasizes that God did not have to do anything for us after the Fall, yet he sent us his only Son, and through his Son, we have received grace upon grace. We learn that the transmission of the Christian faith consists of proclaiming Jesus Christ to lead others to faith in him. If we are called to teach him, we must first have a relationship with him. Just as the Apostles burned with a desire to spread the Good News, we too are called to catechize and deliver the word of Christ as his spokesmen on Earth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 422-429. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike emphasizes that God did not have to do anything for us after the Fall, yet he sent us his only Son, and through his Son, we have received grace upon grace. We learn that the transmission of the Christian faith consists of proclaiming Jesus Christ to lead others to faith in him. If we are called to teach him, we must first have a relationship with him. Just as the Apostles burned with a desire to spread the Good News, we too are called to catechize and deliver the word of Christ as his spokesmen on Earth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 422-429. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 60: God Sends His Only Son (2025)32aab4fb-e414-442c-80ca-f03038ca689eSat, 01 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2025) Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2025)3a9b3d02-f774-47c4-94a9-7f917e291f57Sat, 01 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2025) Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2025)b792db27-0405-4934-826c-0a1882d0ecf1Sat, 01 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2025) Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2025)b215f7d9-2d39-41fa-9676-24c009677ff6Sat, 01 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSetting Habits"Mom, why is Dad scowling?" asked Jackson as he watched Dad working at the edge of the new concrete patio he had poured. "I think the patio looks great!""I think so too. But the concrete is setting faster than Dad expected.""Setting?" asked Jackson. "You mean it's already getting hard?""Right," said Mom. "It's easy to level and smooth cement when it's first poured, but once it's set, you can't change it. So now he has to work fast to try and get it the way he wants it before it's too hard.""Oh. Well, I wish I could help him, but I guess I can't." Jackson picked up his baseball mitt. "Is it okay if I go to the park to practice throwing with José for a while?""That's fine--if you've finished the other things you need to do," said Mom. "Did you pick up your room and take the trash out? And how about your quiet time? Did you do that?"Jackson nodded. "I knew you'd ask that, so I did all those things right after breakfast.""Good for you," said Mom. "I'm glad you're making it a habit to do your work and to pray and read your Bible before going out to play. It's important to practice good habits now so you'll keep doing them when you're older--and spending time with Jesus is one of the best habits to practice. When we spend time with Him, He reminds us that He loves us and will always forgive our wrongs and be with us, no matter what we face in life."Jackson watched his father frantically try to smooth the quickly hardening concrete of their patio. "Does that mean habits are like concrete and harden in place?""That's a good way to look at it," said Mom. "Both good and bad habits can become hardened into a person's life over time.""And that's why you want me to set good habits while I'm young," said Jackson.Mom nodded. "We can start new habits at any age, but the sooner we let go of bad habits and replace them with good ones, the sooner those good habits will be set in place. The best time to start practicing a good habit is today--no matter how old you are." –Pauline Youd

"Mom, why is Dad scowling?" asked Jackson as he watched Dad working at the edge of the new concrete patio he had poured. "I think the patio looks great!""I think so too. But the concrete is setting faster than Dad expected.""Setting?" asked Jackson. "You mean it's already getting hard?""Right," said Mom. "It's easy to level and smooth cement when it's first poured, but once it's set, you can't change it. So now he has to work fast to try and get it the way he wants it before it's too hard.""Oh. Well, I wish I could help him, but I guess I can't." Jackson picked up his baseball mitt. "Is it okay if I go to the park to practice throwing with José for a while?""That's fine--if you've finished the other things you need to do," said Mom. "Did you pick up your room and take the trash out? And how about your quiet time? Did you do that?"Jackson nodded. "I knew you'd ask that, so I did all those things right after breakfast.""Good for you," said Mom. "I'm glad you're making it a habit to do your work and to pray and read your Bible before going out to play. It's important to practice good habits now so you'll keep doing them when you're older--and spending time with Jesus is one of the best habits to practice. When we spend time with Him, He reminds us that He loves us and will always forgive our wrongs and be with us, no matter what we face in life."Jackson watched his father frantically try to smooth the quickly hardening concrete of their patio. "Does that mean habits are like concrete and harden in place?""That's a good way to look at it," said Mom. "Both good and bad habits can become hardened into a person's life over time.""And that's why you want me to set good habits while I'm young," said Jackson.Mom nodded. "We can start new habits at any age, but the sooner we let go of bad habits and replace them with good ones, the sooner those good habits will be set in place. The best time to start practicing a good habit is today--no matter how old you are." –Pauline Youd

Setting Habits19bdfc9b-c564-44dd-b9d7-5fde7b40e70fSat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Setting Habits Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 “Mom, why is Dad scowling?” asked Jackson as he watched Dad working at the edge of the new concrete patio he had poured. “I think the patio looks great!” “I think so too. But the concrete is setting faster than Dad expected.” “Setting?” asked Jackson. “You mean it’s already getting hard?” “Right,” said Mom. “It’s easy to level and smooth cement when it’s first poured, but once it’s set, you can’t change it. So now he has to work fast to try and get it the way he wants it before it’s too hard.” “Oh. Well, I wish I could help him, but I guess I can’t.” Jackson picked up his baseball mitt. “Is it okay if I go to the park to practice throwing with José for a while?” “That’s fine–if you’ve finished the other things you need to do,” said Mom. “Did you pick up your room and take the trash out? And how about your quiet time? Did you do that?” Jackson nodded. “I knew you’d ask that, so I did all those things right after breakfast.” “Good for you,” said Mom. “I’m glad you’re making it a habit to do your work and to pray and read your Bible before going out to play. It’s important to practice good habits now so you’ll keep doing them when you’re older–and spending time with Jesus is one of the best habits to practice. When we spend time with Him, He reminds us that He loves us and will always forgive our wrongs and be with us, no matter what we face in life.” Jackson watched his father frantically try to smooth the quickly hardening concrete of their patio. “Does that mean habits are like concrete and harden in place?” “That’s a good way to look at it,” said Mom. “Both good and bad habits can become hardened into a person’s life over time.” “And that’s why you want me to set good habits while I’m young,” said Jackson. Mom nodded. “We can start new habits at any age, but the sooner we let go of bad habits and replace them with good ones, the sooner those good habits will be set in place. The best time to start practicing a good habit is today–no matter how old you are.” –Pauline Youd How About You?Are you forming good habits? There are lots of habits that are important in the Christian life, such as praying, reading the Bible, going to church, thanking God for everything He gives us, and confessing our sins and receiving His forgiveness. But forming habits like these takes practice, so start doing them now. As you practice them, they’ll begin to set and soon become a part of your everyday life. Today’s Key Verse:Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, before the difficult days come. (NKJV) (Ecclesiastes 12:1) Today’s Key Thought:Practice good habits

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 “Mom, why is Dad scowling?” asked Jackson as he watched Dad working at the edge of the new concrete patio he had poured. “I think the patio looks great!” “I think so too. But the concrete is setting faster than Dad expected.” “Setting?” asked Jackson. “You mean it’s already getting hard?” “Right,” said Mom. “It’s easy to level and smooth cement when it’s first poured, but once it’s set, you can’t change it. So now he has to work fast to try and get it the way he wants it before it’s too hard.” “Oh. Well, I wish I could help him, but I guess I can’t.” Jackson picked up his baseball mitt. “Is it okay if I go to the park to practice throwing with José for a while?” “That’s fine–if you’ve finished the other things you need to do,” said Mom. “Did you pick up your room and take the trash out? And how about your quiet time? Did you do that?” Jackson nodded. “I knew you’d ask that, so I did all those things right after breakfast.” “Good for you,” said Mom. “I’m glad you’re making it a habit to do your work and to pray and read your Bible before going out to play. It’s important to practice good habits now so you’ll keep doing them when you’re older–and spending time with Jesus is one of the best habits to practice. When we spend time with Him, He reminds us that He loves us and will always forgive our wrongs and be with us, no matter what we face in life.” Jackson watched his father frantically try to smooth the quickly hardening concrete of their patio. “Does that mean habits are like concrete and harden in place?” “That’s a good way to look at it,” said Mom. “Both good and bad habits can become hardened into a person’s life over time.” “And that’s why you want me to set good habits while I’m young,” said Jackson. Mom nodded. “We can start new habits at any age, but the sooner we let go of bad habits and replace them with good ones, the sooner those good habits will be set in place. The best time to start practicing a good habit is today–no matter how old you are.” –Pauline Youd How About You?Are you forming good habits? There are lots of habits that are important in the Christian life, such as praying, reading the Bible, going to church, thanking God for everything He gives us, and confessing our sins and receiving His forgiveness. But forming habits like these takes practice, so start doing them now. As you practice them, they’ll begin to set and soon become a part of your everyday life. Today’s Key Verse:Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, before the difficult days come. (NKJV) (Ecclesiastes 12:1) Today’s Key Thought:Practice good habits

Setting Habits 50830b34-61c2-43aa-b0fb-269321421c92Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Servant’s Heart: Serving Others Like Jesus | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   In this episode, we dove into what it truly means to serve others—not for recognition, but as a reflection of Jesus' love and sacrifice. We talked about having a heart that desires to meet the needs of others, being an ear for those who need it, and building people up.   we love you SO much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   In this episode, we dove into what it truly means to serve others—not for recognition, but as a reflection of Jesus' love and sacrifice. We talked about having a heart that desires to meet the needs of others, being an ear for those who need it, and building people up.   we love you SO much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullA Servant’s Heart: Serving Others Like Jesus | Girls Gone Bible1e08f85d-bcea-4d19-8643-bfcfd3cec8d5Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsis cancel culture allowed in the church?Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares what's been weighing on her heart which is cancel culture amongst Christians. Jesus calls us to have compassion on everyone - just as He did. If we identify ourselves as followers of Christ, we can't entertain cancel culture and allow it into our lives because it's not the nature of Jesus. "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares what's been weighing on her heart which is cancel culture amongst Christians. Jesus calls us to have compassion on everyone - just as He did. If we identify ourselves as followers of Christ, we can't entertain cancel culture and allow it into our lives because it's not the nature of Jesus. "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullis cancel culture allowed in the church?a142b400-3a2b-4d2a-9bba-2602f602445aFri, 28 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +00002702https://216.73.216.191/allTagsis cancel culture allowed in the church?Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares what's been weighing on her heart which is cancel culture amongst Christians. Jesus calls us to have compassion on everyone - just as He did. If we identify ourselves as followers of Christ, we can't entertain cancel culture and allow it into our lives because it's not the nature of Jesus. "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares what's been weighing on her heart which is cancel culture amongst Christians. Jesus calls us to have compassion on everyone - just as He did. If we identify ourselves as followers of Christ, we can't entertain cancel culture and allow it into our lives because it's not the nature of Jesus. "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32 _____________________________________________  ☆ REP CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com ☆ MY BIBLE (code ‘ALLYYOST’ at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-versailles-theme  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ➤ https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ EARLY ACCESS TO EPISODES AND BONUS PERKS ➤ https://patreon.com/CWCOI  ☆ GIVE TO CWCOI ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullis cancel culture allowed in the church?bf068b22-bc80-4a57-8e48-66dee353a6daFri, 28 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 202: Former Mafia Boss EXPOSES How The Real MAFIA KILLS People... What does it take to survive in the Mafia? Former Colombo crime family captain Michael Franzese reveals the inner workings of the mob, from secret rituals to the ruthless code of loyalty. He shares how he built a fortune, the lessons he learned, and why he ultimately left that life behind. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//uoSwtN5KkRb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link//t6yWwccLkRb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to survive in the Mafia? Former Colombo crime family captain Michael Franzese reveals the inner workings of the mob, from secret rituals to the ruthless code of loyalty. He shares how he built a fortune, the lessons he learned, and why he ultimately left that life behind. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//uoSwtN5KkRb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link//t6yWwccLkRb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 202: Former Mafia Boss EXPOSES How The Real MAFIA KILLS People... f1645ae5-a13a-4da2-9d06-147375192f7dFri, 28 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000777https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Obligations to God (2025) As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 59: Obligations to God (2025)17431a9e-0707-416f-92c2-b79ac8957097Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Summary of The Fall (2025) We have arrived at the “nugget day” or the In Brief for the sections on The Father and Original Sin. Fr. Mike reiterates the important idea that every human person is good, but every human person is also broken. This brokenness and inclination towards sin is called concupiscence. However, as St. Paul reminds us “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). Fr. Mike concludes with the sentiment of hope that we believe that the world has been established and set free by God’s love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 413-421. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have arrived at the “nugget day” or the In Brief for the sections on The Father and Original Sin. Fr. Mike reiterates the important idea that every human person is good, but every human person is also broken. This brokenness and inclination towards sin is called concupiscence. However, as St. Paul reminds us “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). Fr. Mike concludes with the sentiment of hope that we believe that the world has been established and set free by God’s love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 413-421. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 59: Summary of The Fall (2025)d870afad-c34c-4bba-b0c9-0aeb9c041f52Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Summary of The Fall (2025) We have arrived at the “nugget day” or the In Brief for the sections on The Father and Original Sin. Fr. Mike reiterates the important idea that every human person is good, but every human person is also broken. This brokenness and inclination towards sin is called concupiscence. However, as St. Paul reminds us “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). Fr. Mike concludes with the sentiment of hope that we believe that the world has been established and set free by God’s love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 413-421. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have arrived at the “nugget day” or the In Brief for the sections on The Father and Original Sin. Fr. Mike reiterates the important idea that every human person is good, but every human person is also broken. This brokenness and inclination towards sin is called concupiscence. However, as St. Paul reminds us “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). Fr. Mike concludes with the sentiment of hope that we believe that the world has been established and set free by God’s love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 413-421. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 59: Summary of The Fall (2025)84591efd-0f54-4473-9be5-1b79f13a0f42Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Obligations to God (2025) As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 59: Obligations to God (2025)c6a067e6-9e6b-42b5-8da4-74346e6de82bFri, 28 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Obligations to God (2025) As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 59: Obligations to God (2025)cc8027c6-4027-45b6-9102-d3b8dc184002Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Obligations to God (2025) As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 59: Obligations to God (2025)e160855c-62d4-4f99-972c-cb1fb921dc35Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Only TicketSeeing the gigantic merry-go-round, Harper and Violet squealed in excitement and ran ahead of Mom and Dad to the entrance. They stood next to the height chart. They were both tall enough. "Whoo-hoo!" Harper clapped her hands in excitement. The merry-go-round came to a stop and the riders got off. Harper and Violet were about to dash through the gate when someone's arm blocked their way. "Hang on, kids. Not so fast." It was the ride operator.Harper and Violet gave each other a puzzled look when the operator let other kids go past them and get on the merry-go-round. "Why can't we ride?" asked Violet. "We're tall enough!"Just then Mom and Dad walked over. "Finally caught up with you!" Mom said. "Mom," Harper said, her face full of disappointment. "He wouldn't let us on. Why?" Dad reached into his pocket and pulled out four small pieces of paper. "Here, you need your tickets." Harper and Violet each grabbed one and brought it to the ride operator. He opened the gate and let them in. They each picked a horse to ride on, bouncing up and down on them excitedly. Mom and Dad gave their tickets to the operator and got on too."You know," Mom said thoughtfully, "this reminds me of something Jesus said. There is no other way to heaven except through Him. Tell me, why couldn't you ride the merry-go-round at first?" "We didn't have our tickets," Violet replied."And why was that?" asked Mom. "We just thought we needed to be tall enough," said Harper. "We didn't know we had to have tickets for it." "Right," Dad said. "You couldn't ride the merry-go-round without a ticket, and you can't have eternal life without Jesus. It's a gift you need to receive from Him. There's nothing you can do to get to heaven on your own. Your only ticket is to trust Jesus as your Savior, who paid your way by dying for your sins and rising from the dead." Soon the merry-go-round started moving. "I'm glad I have my ticket for the merry-go-round," Violet said as their horses moved up and down. "But I'm even happier I have Jesus and that one day He'll take me to heaven!" –Goh Su En and Goh Shao En

Seeing the gigantic merry-go-round, Harper and Violet squealed in excitement and ran ahead of Mom and Dad to the entrance. They stood next to the height chart. They were both tall enough. "Whoo-hoo!" Harper clapped her hands in excitement. The merry-go-round came to a stop and the riders got off. Harper and Violet were about to dash through the gate when someone's arm blocked their way. "Hang on, kids. Not so fast." It was the ride operator.Harper and Violet gave each other a puzzled look when the operator let other kids go past them and get on the merry-go-round. "Why can't we ride?" asked Violet. "We're tall enough!"Just then Mom and Dad walked over. "Finally caught up with you!" Mom said. "Mom," Harper said, her face full of disappointment. "He wouldn't let us on. Why?" Dad reached into his pocket and pulled out four small pieces of paper. "Here, you need your tickets." Harper and Violet each grabbed one and brought it to the ride operator. He opened the gate and let them in. They each picked a horse to ride on, bouncing up and down on them excitedly. Mom and Dad gave their tickets to the operator and got on too."You know," Mom said thoughtfully, "this reminds me of something Jesus said. There is no other way to heaven except through Him. Tell me, why couldn't you ride the merry-go-round at first?" "We didn't have our tickets," Violet replied."And why was that?" asked Mom. "We just thought we needed to be tall enough," said Harper. "We didn't know we had to have tickets for it." "Right," Dad said. "You couldn't ride the merry-go-round without a ticket, and you can't have eternal life without Jesus. It's a gift you need to receive from Him. There's nothing you can do to get to heaven on your own. Your only ticket is to trust Jesus as your Savior, who paid your way by dying for your sins and rising from the dead." Soon the merry-go-round started moving. "I'm glad I have my ticket for the merry-go-round," Violet said as their horses moved up and down. "But I'm even happier I have Jesus and that one day He'll take me to heaven!" –Goh Su En and Goh Shao En

The Only Ticket8c2deae3-339c-4d24-b19b-f0b2f6cd02feFri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Only Ticket Bible Reading: John 3:16-18 Seeing the gigantic merry-go-round, Harper and Violet squealed in excitement and ran ahead of Mom and Dad to the entrance. They stood next to the height chart. They were both tall enough. “Whoo-hoo!” Harper clapped her hands in excitement. The merry-go-round came to a stop and the riders got off. Harper and Violet were about to dash through the gate when someone’s arm blocked their way. “Hang on, kids. Not so fast.” It was the ride operator. Harper and Violet gave each other a puzzled look when the operator let other kids go past them and get on the merry-go-round. “Why can’t we ride?” asked Violet. “We’re tall enough!” Just then Mom and Dad walked over. “Finally caught up with you!” Mom said. “Mom,” Harper said, her face full of disappointment. “He wouldn’t let us on. Why?” Dad reached into his pocket and pulled out four small pieces of paper. “Here, you need your tickets.” Harper and Violet each grabbed one and brought it to the ride operator. He opened the gate and let them in. They each picked a horse to ride on, bouncing up and down on them excitedly. Mom and Dad gave their tickets to the operator and got on too. “You know,” Mom said thoughtfully, “this reminds me of something Jesus said. There is no other way to heaven except through Him. Tell me, why couldn’t you ride the merry-go-round at first?” “We didn’t have our tickets,” Violet replied. “And why was that?” asked Mom. “We just thought we needed to be tall enough,” said Harper. “We didn’t know we had to have tickets for it.” “Right,” Dad said. “You couldn’t ride the merry-go-round without a ticket, and you can’t have eternal life without Jesus. It’s a gift you need to receive from Him. There’s nothing you can do to get to heaven on your own. Your only ticket is to trust Jesus as your Savior, who paid your way by dying for your sins and rising from the dead.” Soon the merry-go-round started moving. “I’m glad I have my ticket for the merry-go-round,” Violet said as their horses moved up and down. “But I’m even happier I have Jesus and that one day He’ll take me to heaven!” –Goh Su En and Goh Shao En How About You?Have you ever thought that you could be or do enough to get to heaven on your own? You can’t. There is only one way to be saved from sin and have eternal life, and that is through Jesus. We all mess up, but Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross, and rose again so we could have eternal life with Him. Trust in Him today! (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (NIV) (John 14:6) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus is the only way to heaven

Bible Reading: John 3:16-18 Seeing the gigantic merry-go-round, Harper and Violet squealed in excitement and ran ahead of Mom and Dad to the entrance. They stood next to the height chart. They were both tall enough. “Whoo-hoo!” Harper clapped her hands in excitement. The merry-go-round came to a stop and the riders got off. Harper and Violet were about to dash through the gate when someone’s arm blocked their way. “Hang on, kids. Not so fast.” It was the ride operator. Harper and Violet gave each other a puzzled look when the operator let other kids go past them and get on the merry-go-round. “Why can’t we ride?” asked Violet. “We’re tall enough!” Just then Mom and Dad walked over. “Finally caught up with you!” Mom said. “Mom,” Harper said, her face full of disappointment. “He wouldn’t let us on. Why?” Dad reached into his pocket and pulled out four small pieces of paper. “Here, you need your tickets.” Harper and Violet each grabbed one and brought it to the ride operator. He opened the gate and let them in. They each picked a horse to ride on, bouncing up and down on them excitedly. Mom and Dad gave their tickets to the operator and got on too. “You know,” Mom said thoughtfully, “this reminds me of something Jesus said. There is no other way to heaven except through Him. Tell me, why couldn’t you ride the merry-go-round at first?” “We didn’t have our tickets,” Violet replied. “And why was that?” asked Mom. “We just thought we needed to be tall enough,” said Harper. “We didn’t know we had to have tickets for it.” “Right,” Dad said. “You couldn’t ride the merry-go-round without a ticket, and you can’t have eternal life without Jesus. It’s a gift you need to receive from Him. There’s nothing you can do to get to heaven on your own. Your only ticket is to trust Jesus as your Savior, who paid your way by dying for your sins and rising from the dead.” Soon the merry-go-round started moving. “I’m glad I have my ticket for the merry-go-round,” Violet said as their horses moved up and down. “But I’m even happier I have Jesus and that one day He’ll take me to heaven!” –Goh Su En and Goh Shao En How About You?Have you ever thought that you could be or do enough to get to heaven on your own? You can’t. There is only one way to be saved from sin and have eternal life, and that is through Jesus. We all mess up, but Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross, and rose again so we could have eternal life with Him. Trust in Him today! (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (NIV) (John 14:6) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus is the only way to heaven

The Only Ticket a071ab14-e180-4b4f-93a1-6089a926b068Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags"Can I Go to the Wedding?" Answered If you&#39;re Catholic, you&#39;re probably aware that not every wedding is the same in the eyes of the Church. You may have heard of situations—or been in ones yourself—where you&#39;re not sure if it&#39;s okay for you, as a practicing Catholic, to attend such a wedding. How do you know when it&#39;s okay and when it&#39;s not okay? Fr. Mike not only gives us a couple of guiding principles but also breaks down most of the situations you might find yourself in and tells us what Jesus and his Church asks of us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you&#39;re Catholic, you&#39;re probably aware that not every wedding is the same in the eyes of the Church. You may have heard of situations—or been in ones yourself—where you&#39;re not sure if it&#39;s okay for you, as a practicing Catholic, to attend such a wedding. How do you know when it&#39;s okay and when it&#39;s not okay? Fr. Mike not only gives us a couple of guiding principles but also breaks down most of the situations you might find yourself in and tells us what Jesus and his Church asks of us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full"Can I Go to the Wedding?" Answered4b854c72-eaea-4f0a-9cf8-f32c34dcbed6Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags"Can I Go to the Wedding?" Answered If you&#39;re Catholic, you&#39;re probably aware that not every wedding is the same in the eyes of the Church. You may have heard of situations—or been in ones yourself—where you&#39;re not sure if it&#39;s okay for you, as a practicing Catholic, to attend such a wedding. How do you know when it&#39;s okay and when it&#39;s not okay? Fr. Mike not only gives us a couple of guiding principles but also breaks down most of the situations you might find yourself in and tells us what Jesus and his Church asks of us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you&#39;re Catholic, you&#39;re probably aware that not every wedding is the same in the eyes of the Church. You may have heard of situations—or been in ones yourself—where you&#39;re not sure if it&#39;s okay for you, as a practicing Catholic, to attend such a wedding. How do you know when it&#39;s okay and when it&#39;s not okay? Fr. Mike not only gives us a couple of guiding principles but also breaks down most of the situations you might find yourself in and tells us what Jesus and his Church asks of us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full"Can I Go to the Wedding?" Answered59b5135d-b54c-4337-9aea-ff4b7215a99dThu, 27 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#908 - Luke 1:1-4 – IntroThis episode is part 1 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode we introduce Luke the physician, traveling companion of Paul, and author of this gospel. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode we introduce Luke the physician, traveling companion of Paul, and author of this gospel. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#908 - Luke 1:1-4 – Introf4135224-1bfc-46c5-8a64-0e214a1ebfb6Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000607https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEvening Power-Up: The 10-Minute Success HabitThis is one habit that is often ignored by the majority of men in the Church, yet its benefits are incredible. Why do so many men struggle to commit to it? What successes could they achieve in their lives if they did? Even better, this spiritual habit takes only 10 minutes a day to practice. Today, Devin Schadt and John Heinen present a simple framework of just five steps to help you take control of your day and instantly improve your life. They also reveal the enemies that keep us from staying committed to this habit and highlight the profound benefits within our reach if we persevere. Support the New Studio - Click Here 🔵 Holy Habits Exclusive Discount - Click Here BOOK: Jesus' Way: The 46-Day Lenten Journey - Click Here SPECIAL GIFT FOR LENT: Watch the full extended addition of episode 197 on Catholic Gentleman Plus, where we go through all of the objections and excuses that men continually come up with: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com QUESTION OF THE WEEK: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) 🔴 Enjoy more then 20 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is one habit that is often ignored by the majority of men in the Church, yet its benefits are incredible. Why do so many men struggle to commit to it? What successes could they achieve in their lives if they did? Even better, this spiritual habit takes only 10 minutes a day to practice. Today, Devin Schadt and John Heinen present a simple framework of just five steps to help you take control of your day and instantly improve your life. They also reveal the enemies that keep us from staying committed to this habit and highlight the profound benefits within our reach if we persevere. Support the New Studio - Click Here 🔵 Holy Habits Exclusive Discount - Click Here BOOK: Jesus' Way: The 46-Day Lenten Journey - Click Here SPECIAL GIFT FOR LENT: Watch the full extended addition of episode 197 on Catholic Gentleman Plus, where we go through all of the objections and excuses that men continually come up with: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com QUESTION OF THE WEEK: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) 🔴 Enjoy more then 20 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullEvening Power-Up: The 10-Minute Success Habit149f3712-1481-4534-975b-d8cce34f127cThu, 27 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +00003066https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Manipulation Expert: You're Setting Your Child Up For Misery! Most People Don't Realise They're Narcissists!Are you being manipulated without knowing it? Robert Greene reveals the silent tactics of influence and how to take back control   Robert Greene, returning for his third time on DOAC, is a world-renowned expert on human psychology and behaviour. He is also a multiple New York Times bestselling-author of 7 books such as, ‘The 48 Laws of Power’, ‘The Art of Seduction’ and ‘The 33 Strategies of War’. In this conversation, Robert and Steven discuss topics such as, how most people don’t realise they’re narcissists, the hidden cost of porn, why you’re setting your child up for misery, and why good people never win. 00:00 Intro 02:14 The Most Important Decision of Your Life 04:53 Is There a Strategy for Finding Your Purpose? 09:52 Is It Harder to Find Your Purpose When You're Older? 14:30 The Only Way to Learn Anything! 15:50 Why Do We Procrastinate? 17:11 We Need to Develop Toughness and Set Limits 20:08 Skills Are the Gold of Today's World 23:02 The Longer Road vs. Shortcuts 26:34 Channeling Your Dark Side 30:31 How Important Is Focus for Mastery? 41:27 Too Many People Want Quick Returns 43:36 The Different Types of Intelligence 47:05 Controlling Your Envy Is Important 52:29 Use Your Envy to Become Better 54:13 Why Mastery Is Still a Successful Book 55:53 What Is the Solution to Loneliness and Powerlessness? 01:01:30 The Difference Between Being Lonely and Alone 01:09:49 How Pornography Hooks You 01:16:10 Ads 01:17:15 Are We Breeding a Culture of Lower Motivation Because of Porn? 01:21:43 What Do We Not Want to Admit About Human Nature? 01:24:28 The Narcissist in Us 01:27:20 Dealing With Narcissists 01:28:47 Do We Have to Be Actors to Get Ahead? 01:30:42 Do You Need Lies and Manipulation to Succeed in Life? 01:33:16 The Contribution Score 01:35:09 Let Others Do the Work, but Take the Credit 01:39:42 The Importance of Self-Control 01:44:00 What to Do When Injustice Is Done to Us 01:48:29 Predators Love Prey 01:49:31 Are We Going Through Dangerous Times? 01:57:16 Wokeism and Trump: Which Side Got Things Right and Wrong? 02:02:47 The Power of the Masses Can Be Dangerous 02:05:56 Are We Caught Up in Maniac Solutions? 02:08:33 Ads 02:09:28 What Does Our Identity Mean to Us? 02:13:59 Our Minds Are Getting Smaller! 02:19:33 Judging Based on Appearances 02:22:54 How Does Someone With Power Behave? 02:25:33 Can You Fake It Until You Make It? 02:26:10 How to Be Confident 02:28:20 How to Believe in Yourself When You Don't 02:34:36 What to Do in Negotiations Follow Robert:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/WLXqDa7GiRb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/RYo8kigHiRb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/s0by34hHiRb  Spotify: You can purchase Robert’s book, ‘The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations from the author of the bestselling The 48 Laws of Power’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/9s2XkfoHiRb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you being manipulated without knowing it? Robert Greene reveals the silent tactics of influence and how to take back control   Robert Greene, returning for his third time on DOAC, is a world-renowned expert on human psychology and behaviour. He is also a multiple New York Times bestselling-author of 7 books such as, ‘The 48 Laws of Power’, ‘The Art of Seduction’ and ‘The 33 Strategies of War’. In this conversation, Robert and Steven discuss topics such as, how most people don’t realise they’re narcissists, the hidden cost of porn, why you’re setting your child up for misery, and why good people never win. 00:00 Intro 02:14 The Most Important Decision of Your Life 04:53 Is There a Strategy for Finding Your Purpose? 09:52 Is It Harder to Find Your Purpose When You're Older? 14:30 The Only Way to Learn Anything! 15:50 Why Do We Procrastinate? 17:11 We Need to Develop Toughness and Set Limits 20:08 Skills Are the Gold of Today's World 23:02 The Longer Road vs. Shortcuts 26:34 Channeling Your Dark Side 30:31 How Important Is Focus for Mastery? 41:27 Too Many People Want Quick Returns 43:36 The Different Types of Intelligence 47:05 Controlling Your Envy Is Important 52:29 Use Your Envy to Become Better 54:13 Why Mastery Is Still a Successful Book 55:53 What Is the Solution to Loneliness and Powerlessness? 01:01:30 The Difference Between Being Lonely and Alone 01:09:49 How Pornography Hooks You 01:16:10 Ads 01:17:15 Are We Breeding a Culture of Lower Motivation Because of Porn? 01:21:43 What Do We Not Want to Admit About Human Nature? 01:24:28 The Narcissist in Us 01:27:20 Dealing With Narcissists 01:28:47 Do We Have to Be Actors to Get Ahead? 01:30:42 Do You Need Lies and Manipulation to Succeed in Life? 01:33:16 The Contribution Score 01:35:09 Let Others Do the Work, but Take the Credit 01:39:42 The Importance of Self-Control 01:44:00 What to Do When Injustice Is Done to Us 01:48:29 Predators Love Prey 01:49:31 Are We Going Through Dangerous Times? 01:57:16 Wokeism and Trump: Which Side Got Things Right and Wrong? 02:02:47 The Power of the Masses Can Be Dangerous 02:05:56 Are We Caught Up in Maniac Solutions? 02:08:33 Ads 02:09:28 What Does Our Identity Mean to Us? 02:13:59 Our Minds Are Getting Smaller! 02:19:33 Judging Based on Appearances 02:22:54 How Does Someone With Power Behave? 02:25:33 Can You Fake It Until You Make It? 02:26:10 How to Be Confident 02:28:20 How to Believe in Yourself When You Don't 02:34:36 What to Do in Negotiations Follow Robert:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/WLXqDa7GiRb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/RYo8kigHiRb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/s0by34hHiRb  Spotify: You can purchase Robert’s book, ‘The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations from the author of the bestselling The 48 Laws of Power’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/9s2XkfoHiRb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Manipulation Expert: You're Setting Your Child Up For Misery! Most People Don't Realise They're Narcissists!2c24776f-5f55-4aee-9c12-f9fc731e7b02Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +00009787https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: A Chosen People (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 58: A Chosen People (2025)40defe6f-b5f6-4e2b-8521-515ee37d7f38Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle (2025) Fr. Mike explores the hard battle which each and every one of us must face, the battle with sin. Together, we examine the mystery of us being both free and under the power of the Devil. Fr. Mike emphasizes that if we are unaware of our wounded nature, it can lead to grave errors in our own lives. If we have an attitude that, “since I’m made good, then everything I’m drawn to must be good,” we can fall into temptation and evil. We conclude on a hopeful note; however, that even after we sinned, God did not abandon us to the “domain of death,” and with God’s grace, evil will never have the last word. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 407-412. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the hard battle which each and every one of us must face, the battle with sin. Together, we examine the mystery of us being both free and under the power of the Devil. Fr. Mike emphasizes that if we are unaware of our wounded nature, it can lead to grave errors in our own lives. If we have an attitude that, “since I’m made good, then everything I’m drawn to must be good,” we can fall into temptation and evil. We conclude on a hopeful note; however, that even after we sinned, God did not abandon us to the “domain of death,” and with God’s grace, evil will never have the last word. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 407-412. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle (2025)a06e6967-f9d1-4dc2-b436-71bb4ecfb445Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle (2025) Fr. Mike explores the hard battle which each and every one of us must face, the battle with sin. Together, we examine the mystery of us being both free and under the power of the Devil. Fr. Mike emphasizes that if we are unaware of our wounded nature, it can lead to grave errors in our own lives. If we have an attitude that, “since I’m made good, then everything I’m drawn to must be good,” we can fall into temptation and evil. We conclude on a hopeful note; however, that even after we sinned, God did not abandon us to the “domain of death,” and with God’s grace, evil will never have the last word. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 407-412. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the hard battle which each and every one of us must face, the battle with sin. Together, we examine the mystery of us being both free and under the power of the Devil. Fr. Mike emphasizes that if we are unaware of our wounded nature, it can lead to grave errors in our own lives. If we have an attitude that, “since I’m made good, then everything I’m drawn to must be good,” we can fall into temptation and evil. We conclude on a hopeful note; however, that even after we sinned, God did not abandon us to the “domain of death,” and with God’s grace, evil will never have the last word. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 407-412. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle (2025)5345cb20-61d1-409b-9fd1-4f0fcef06570Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: A Chosen People (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 58: A Chosen People (2025)2ec1ef65-6f7c-4879-8f7a-ecb2bd318ee9Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: A Chosen People (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 58: A Chosen People (2025)42ee119b-9aee-4381-a737-ec0f33a2daf8Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: A Chosen People (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 58: A Chosen People (2025)ab7eca01-03f8-45ea-a1c4-92f892c359d5Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Strand of Happiness"Did you see that clunky bracelet Megan is wearing?" Vivian whispered to the girls sitting near her on the bus, but Megan overheard. She looked down at the beaded bracelet she and her grandmother had strung together. Spaced between bright round beads were letters spelling J-O-Y. Megan had been excited to wear her new bracelet, but now it seemed silly. She quickly walked past Vivian and her friends as she got off the bus. "Hi, sweetheart," said Grandma as Megan came in the house. "Do you want a snack before we finish your necklace?""Grandma, would it be all right if we did something else today?""Sure, Megan, but you seemed so excited about beading.""I am. It's just that Vivian said something to some other girls about my bracelet." Megan sighed. "She's supposed to be my friend." "Well," said Grandma, "I have something I want to show you. Then if you still don't want to finish your necklace today, we'll do something else." Grandma led the way to her craft room. Jars holding beads of many shapes and colors lined the shelves. Grandma reached for a jar hidden behind the others. "I've been saving this for a special project." She pulled out a large red heart-shaped bead. "Why don't you add this to your necklace?"Megan looked at the necklace she had begun yesterday. The string was already full--there was only room for the clasp. "Grandma, there's no more room. I'd have to take off some beads.""You know, friendship is a bit like stringing beads," replied Grandma. "You have to decide what to keep and what to put aside. We have both happy and hurtful moments with our friends. But if we hold on to the hurtful moments, we won't have room for anything else. Forgiving friends when they hurt us makes room for joy." Grandma carefully eased some beads off the string. She threaded the heart onto the strand and handed Megan the necklace. "When forgiving is hard, we can go to Jesus," Grandma said. "He's the Friend who always forgives us, and He'll help us forgive others.""I need to forgive Vivian," Megan said as she slid more beads onto the strand. "Then we'll have room for more happy moments as friends." –Heidi J. Schmidt

"Did you see that clunky bracelet Megan is wearing?" Vivian whispered to the girls sitting near her on the bus, but Megan overheard. She looked down at the beaded bracelet she and her grandmother had strung together. Spaced between bright round beads were letters spelling J-O-Y. Megan had been excited to wear her new bracelet, but now it seemed silly. She quickly walked past Vivian and her friends as she got off the bus. "Hi, sweetheart," said Grandma as Megan came in the house. "Do you want a snack before we finish your necklace?""Grandma, would it be all right if we did something else today?""Sure, Megan, but you seemed so excited about beading.""I am. It's just that Vivian said something to some other girls about my bracelet." Megan sighed. "She's supposed to be my friend." "Well," said Grandma, "I have something I want to show you. Then if you still don't want to finish your necklace today, we'll do something else." Grandma led the way to her craft room. Jars holding beads of many shapes and colors lined the shelves. Grandma reached for a jar hidden behind the others. "I've been saving this for a special project." She pulled out a large red heart-shaped bead. "Why don't you add this to your necklace?"Megan looked at the necklace she had begun yesterday. The string was already full--there was only room for the clasp. "Grandma, there's no more room. I'd have to take off some beads.""You know, friendship is a bit like stringing beads," replied Grandma. "You have to decide what to keep and what to put aside. We have both happy and hurtful moments with our friends. But if we hold on to the hurtful moments, we won't have room for anything else. Forgiving friends when they hurt us makes room for joy." Grandma carefully eased some beads off the string. She threaded the heart onto the strand and handed Megan the necklace. "When forgiving is hard, we can go to Jesus," Grandma said. "He's the Friend who always forgives us, and He'll help us forgive others.""I need to forgive Vivian," Megan said as she slid more beads onto the strand. "Then we'll have room for more happy moments as friends." –Heidi J. Schmidt

A Strand of Happiness15b7edcd-0f50-4d17-9932-89449f4d30fbThu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Strand of Happiness Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 “Did you see that clunky bracelet Megan is wearing?” Vivian whispered to the girls sitting near her on the bus, but Megan overheard. She looked down at the beaded bracelet she and her grandmother had strung together. Spaced between bright round beads were letters spelling J-O-Y. Megan had been excited to wear her new bracelet, but now it seemed silly. She quickly walked past Vivian and her friends as she got off the bus. “Hi, sweetheart,” said Grandma as Megan came in the house. “Do you want a snack before we finish your necklace?” “Grandma, would it be all right if we did something else today?” “Sure, Megan, but you seemed so excited about beading.” “I am. It’s just that Vivian said something to some other girls about my bracelet.” Megan sighed. “She’s supposed to be my friend.” “Well,” said Grandma, “I have something I want to show you. Then if you still don’t want to finish your necklace today, we’ll do something else.” Grandma led the way to her craft room. Jars holding beads of many shapes and colors lined the shelves. Grandma reached for a jar hidden behind the others. “I’ve been saving this for a special project.” She pulled out a large red heart-shaped bead. “Why don’t you add this to your necklace?” Megan looked at the necklace she had begun yesterday. The string was already full–there was only room for the clasp. “Grandma, there’s no more room. I’d have to take off some beads.” “You know, friendship is a bit like stringing beads,” replied Grandma. “You have to decide what to keep and what to put aside. We have both happy and hurtful moments with our friends. But if we hold on to the hurtful moments, we won’t have room for anything else. Forgiving friends when they hurt us makes room for joy.” Grandma carefully eased some beads off the string. She threaded the heart onto the strand and handed Megan the necklace. “When forgiving is hard, we can go to Jesus,” Grandma said. “He’s the Friend who always forgives us, and He’ll help us forgive others.” “I need to forgive Vivian,” Megan said as she slid more beads onto the strand. “Then we’ll have room for more happy moments as friends.” –Heidi J. Schmidt How About You?Are you holding on to something someone did or said that hurt you? It hurts when others do or say mean things, especially a friend. But remember that if you’re a Christian, Jesus has forgiven you for all the hurtful things you’ve said and done. Let your friends know when they hurt you, but then forgive them so you’ll have room for more joyful moments together. Today’s Key Verse:Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (NIV) (Colossians 3:13) Today’s Key Thought:Forgive and make room for joy

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 “Did you see that clunky bracelet Megan is wearing?” Vivian whispered to the girls sitting near her on the bus, but Megan overheard. She looked down at the beaded bracelet she and her grandmother had strung together. Spaced between bright round beads were letters spelling J-O-Y. Megan had been excited to wear her new bracelet, but now it seemed silly. She quickly walked past Vivian and her friends as she got off the bus. “Hi, sweetheart,” said Grandma as Megan came in the house. “Do you want a snack before we finish your necklace?” “Grandma, would it be all right if we did something else today?” “Sure, Megan, but you seemed so excited about beading.” “I am. It’s just that Vivian said something to some other girls about my bracelet.” Megan sighed. “She’s supposed to be my friend.” “Well,” said Grandma, “I have something I want to show you. Then if you still don’t want to finish your necklace today, we’ll do something else.” Grandma led the way to her craft room. Jars holding beads of many shapes and colors lined the shelves. Grandma reached for a jar hidden behind the others. “I’ve been saving this for a special project.” She pulled out a large red heart-shaped bead. “Why don’t you add this to your necklace?” Megan looked at the necklace she had begun yesterday. The string was already full–there was only room for the clasp. “Grandma, there’s no more room. I’d have to take off some beads.” “You know, friendship is a bit like stringing beads,” replied Grandma. “You have to decide what to keep and what to put aside. We have both happy and hurtful moments with our friends. But if we hold on to the hurtful moments, we won’t have room for anything else. Forgiving friends when they hurt us makes room for joy.” Grandma carefully eased some beads off the string. She threaded the heart onto the strand and handed Megan the necklace. “When forgiving is hard, we can go to Jesus,” Grandma said. “He’s the Friend who always forgives us, and He’ll help us forgive others.” “I need to forgive Vivian,” Megan said as she slid more beads onto the strand. “Then we’ll have room for more happy moments as friends.” –Heidi J. Schmidt How About You?Are you holding on to something someone did or said that hurt you? It hurts when others do or say mean things, especially a friend. But remember that if you’re a Christian, Jesus has forgiven you for all the hurtful things you’ve said and done. Let your friends know when they hurt you, but then forgive them so you’ll have room for more joyful moments together. Today’s Key Verse:Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (NIV) (Colossians 3:13) Today’s Key Thought:Forgive and make room for joy

A Strand of Happiness 3ecd5ab9-a8b9-4fc0-82ef-cd3e1a5452d7Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Real Pope's Exorcist: Fr. Gabriel AmorthFr. Martins educates us on the life and work of Fr. Gabriel Amorth

Fr. Martins educates us on the life and work of Fr. Gabriel Amorth

fullThe Real Pope's Exorcist: Fr. Gabriel Amorth7acf5dca-72e2-4da6-8b35-5df080966d99Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:53:07 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#365: The Greedy Grab -Elisha part 102 Kings 5:19-27 &amp; 1 Timothy 6:10 Today, we continue our Elisha series with a story full of surprises, sneaky plans, and an important lesson! Last time, we saw how God healed Naaman&rsquo;s skin, and he was so thankful that he wanted to give Elisha a big reward. But Elisha didn&rsquo;t take anything. However, someone&nbsp;else had different plans! Gehazi&rsquo;s greed led to big consequences, and he learned the hard way that honesty, obedience, and contentment are far more valuable than gold and silver. Join us as we learn why loving money too much can lead us away from God, and how we can always trust Him to provide for our needs! Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------------------- ❤️Special February 2025 Offer: Give One, Get One!For this month only, when you purchase a 1 year Patreon membership, you&rsquo;ll get to gift a membership of equal value for FREE! 🎉 Go to kbspodcast.com to enjoy! &nbsp; ❤️⭐ Support the Show! Leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! 🌟 Share this episode with friends and family. Follow us on Instagram for more fun Bible content! 📩 Connect With Us: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Kings 5:19-27 &amp; 1 Timothy 6:10 Today, we continue our Elisha series with a story full of surprises, sneaky plans, and an important lesson! Last time, we saw how God healed Naaman&rsquo;s skin, and he was so thankful that he wanted to give Elisha a big reward. But Elisha didn&rsquo;t take anything. However, someone&nbsp;else had different plans! Gehazi&rsquo;s greed led to big consequences, and he learned the hard way that honesty, obedience, and contentment are far more valuable than gold and silver. Join us as we learn why loving money too much can lead us away from God, and how we can always trust Him to provide for our needs! Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------------------- ❤️Special February 2025 Offer: Give One, Get One!For this month only, when you purchase a 1 year Patreon membership, you&rsquo;ll get to gift a membership of equal value for FREE! 🎉 Go to kbspodcast.com to enjoy! &nbsp; ❤️⭐ Support the Show! Leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! 🌟 Share this episode with friends and family. Follow us on Instagram for more fun Bible content! 📩 Connect With Us: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#365: The Greedy Grab -Elisha part 10370c9fd0-65f1-42c1-9b0b-72039d02f712Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000678https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2025) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2025)3468a919-246b-43e6-8871-4a4513a1e8e4Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sin (2025) Fr. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. As Fr. Mike states, “Original sin broke the world.” Additionally, we explore the idea that although we are good, we are still broken. Fr. Mike also discusses how each and every one of us has an inclination towards evil and sin known as concupiscence. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 402-406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. As Fr. Mike states, “Original sin broke the world.” Additionally, we explore the idea that although we are good, we are still broken. Fr. Mike also discusses how each and every one of us has an inclination towards evil and sin known as concupiscence. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 402-406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sin (2025)4061d442-85c6-49f0-b66b-f8d6d87cd8a8Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sin (2025) Fr. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. As Fr. Mike states, “Original sin broke the world.” Additionally, we explore the idea that although we are good, we are still broken. Fr. Mike also discusses how each and every one of us has an inclination towards evil and sin known as concupiscence. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 402-406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. As Fr. Mike states, “Original sin broke the world.” Additionally, we explore the idea that although we are good, we are still broken. Fr. Mike also discusses how each and every one of us has an inclination towards evil and sin known as concupiscence. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 402-406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sin (2025)3338fdee-8872-40d8-aae7-16bf183f4171Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2025) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2025)4aa315d3-7492-4da0-92e6-6102c996d8f7Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2025) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2025)cd67247b-f772-4b40-88df-f31dce298e77Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2025) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2025)f4f27164-1fae-4658-b9b0-fda2b96e2f6bWed, 26 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPass the Chips"Mommy, can I have some juice? Ivy made me thirsty! She gave me potato chips."Ivy grinned at her little brother. "You didn't have to eat them, Kylan.""Yes, I did," said Kylan. "You made me want them! You said they were so good, and you kept eating them and eating them. That's why I ate so many, and now I'm thirsty!""You can have some water," said Mom. She poured water into a cup and gave it to Kylan, then reached over and took a potato chip from the bowl in front of Ivy. "Did you know that Christians are supposed to be like potato chips?" she asked, holding up the chip in her hand before popping it into her mouth."What? That's silly." Ivy took another chip from the bowl and studied it. "How can anybody be like a potato chip?"Kylan grinned at his big sister. "I'd sure be thirsty if I ate a potato chip as big as you, Ivy. That would be a giant one!""Yes, it would," said Mom. "You'd probably have to drink a whole bucket of water!" She gave Kylan a playful jab. "Well, that's exactly how you're supposed to be like a potato chip--you should make people thirsty to know Jesus."Ivy frowned. "How are we supposed to do that?" she asked, taking a few more chips. "Potato chips make you thirsty because they're so salty, and Jesus calls His followers the salt of the earth," Mom explained. "If we're salt, we should make people thirsty for the joy, peace, and hope we have in Jesus.""I still don't get how to make them want that though," said Ivy."Kylan said you made him want the potato chips by telling him how good they were, right?" said Mom. "He also saw you keep eating them and that you enjoyed them.""I think I get it!" said Ivy. "We should tell our friends how great it is to know Jesus and let them see how glad we are to have Him in our lives.""That's it," said Mom. "Jesus is always with us, giving us joy, peace, and hope--even in difficult times. You want to make them thirsty and want what you have." Mom crunched another chip and smiled. –Mary L. DeMott

"Mommy, can I have some juice? Ivy made me thirsty! She gave me potato chips."Ivy grinned at her little brother. "You didn't have to eat them, Kylan.""Yes, I did," said Kylan. "You made me want them! You said they were so good, and you kept eating them and eating them. That's why I ate so many, and now I'm thirsty!""You can have some water," said Mom. She poured water into a cup and gave it to Kylan, then reached over and took a potato chip from the bowl in front of Ivy. "Did you know that Christians are supposed to be like potato chips?" she asked, holding up the chip in her hand before popping it into her mouth."What? That's silly." Ivy took another chip from the bowl and studied it. "How can anybody be like a potato chip?"Kylan grinned at his big sister. "I'd sure be thirsty if I ate a potato chip as big as you, Ivy. That would be a giant one!""Yes, it would," said Mom. "You'd probably have to drink a whole bucket of water!" She gave Kylan a playful jab. "Well, that's exactly how you're supposed to be like a potato chip--you should make people thirsty to know Jesus."Ivy frowned. "How are we supposed to do that?" she asked, taking a few more chips. "Potato chips make you thirsty because they're so salty, and Jesus calls His followers the salt of the earth," Mom explained. "If we're salt, we should make people thirsty for the joy, peace, and hope we have in Jesus.""I still don't get how to make them want that though," said Ivy."Kylan said you made him want the potato chips by telling him how good they were, right?" said Mom. "He also saw you keep eating them and that you enjoyed them.""I think I get it!" said Ivy. "We should tell our friends how great it is to know Jesus and let them see how glad we are to have Him in our lives.""That's it," said Mom. "Jesus is always with us, giving us joy, peace, and hope--even in difficult times. You want to make them thirsty and want what you have." Mom crunched another chip and smiled. –Mary L. DeMott

Pass the Chips67bcc4de-7b47-42e3-acc9-9fa444fe9051Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Pass the Chips Bible Reading: Psalm 42:1-2; Matthew 5:6 “Mommy, can I have some juice? Ivy made me thirsty! She gave me potato chips.” Ivy grinned at her little brother. “You didn’t have to eat them, Kylan.” “Yes, I did,” said Kylan. “You made me want them! You said they were so good, and you kept eating them and eating them. That’s why I ate so many, and now I’m thirsty!” “You can have some water,” said Mom. She poured water into a cup and gave it to Kylan, then reached over and took a potato chip from the bowl in front of Ivy. “Did you know that Christians are supposed to be like potato chips?” she asked, holding up the chip in her hand before popping it into her mouth. “What? That’s silly.” Ivy took another chip from the bowl and studied it. “How can anybody be like a potato chip?” Kylan grinned at his big sister. “I’d sure be thirsty if I ate a potato chip as big as you, Ivy. That would be a giant one!” “Yes, it would,” said Mom. “You’d probably have to drink a whole bucket of water!” She gave Kylan a playful jab. “Well, that’s exactly how you’re supposed to be like a potato chip–you should make people thirsty to know Jesus.” Ivy frowned. “How are we supposed to do that?” she asked, taking a few more chips. “Potato chips make you thirsty because they’re so salty, and Jesus calls His followers the salt of the earth,” Mom explained. “If we’re salt, we should make people thirsty for the joy, peace, and hope we have in Jesus.” “I still don’t get how to make them want that though,” said Ivy. “Kylan said you made him want the potato chips by telling him how good they were, right?” said Mom. “He also saw you keep eating them and that you enjoyed them.” “I think I get it!” said Ivy. “We should tell our friends how great it is to know Jesus and let them see how glad we are to have Him in our lives.” “That’s it,” said Mom. “Jesus is always with us, giving us joy, peace, and hope–even in difficult times. You want to make them thirsty and want what you have.” Mom crunched another chip and smiled. –Mary L. DeMott How About You?Are you a salty Christian? Do your friends see the joy Jesus brings to your life and that He is with you in everything you go through? Have you told them about what He’s done for you? As you show your faith in Jesus each day–even though you have struggles and problems–your friends may become thirsty for the peace and comfort He gives you and want Him in their lives too. Today’s Key Verse:You are the salt of the earth. (NKJV) (Matthew 5:13) Today’s Key Thought:Make others thirsty to know Jesus

Bible Reading: Psalm 42:1-2; Matthew 5:6 “Mommy, can I have some juice? Ivy made me thirsty! She gave me potato chips.” Ivy grinned at her little brother. “You didn’t have to eat them, Kylan.” “Yes, I did,” said Kylan. “You made me want them! You said they were so good, and you kept eating them and eating them. That’s why I ate so many, and now I’m thirsty!” “You can have some water,” said Mom. She poured water into a cup and gave it to Kylan, then reached over and took a potato chip from the bowl in front of Ivy. “Did you know that Christians are supposed to be like potato chips?” she asked, holding up the chip in her hand before popping it into her mouth. “What? That’s silly.” Ivy took another chip from the bowl and studied it. “How can anybody be like a potato chip?” Kylan grinned at his big sister. “I’d sure be thirsty if I ate a potato chip as big as you, Ivy. That would be a giant one!” “Yes, it would,” said Mom. “You’d probably have to drink a whole bucket of water!” She gave Kylan a playful jab. “Well, that’s exactly how you’re supposed to be like a potato chip–you should make people thirsty to know Jesus.” Ivy frowned. “How are we supposed to do that?” she asked, taking a few more chips. “Potato chips make you thirsty because they’re so salty, and Jesus calls His followers the salt of the earth,” Mom explained. “If we’re salt, we should make people thirsty for the joy, peace, and hope we have in Jesus.” “I still don’t get how to make them want that though,” said Ivy. “Kylan said you made him want the potato chips by telling him how good they were, right?” said Mom. “He also saw you keep eating them and that you enjoyed them.” “I think I get it!” said Ivy. “We should tell our friends how great it is to know Jesus and let them see how glad we are to have Him in our lives.” “That’s it,” said Mom. “Jesus is always with us, giving us joy, peace, and hope–even in difficult times. You want to make them thirsty and want what you have.” Mom crunched another chip and smiled. –Mary L. DeMott How About You?Are you a salty Christian? Do your friends see the joy Jesus brings to your life and that He is with you in everything you go through? Have you told them about what He’s done for you? As you show your faith in Jesus each day–even though you have struggles and problems–your friends may become thirsty for the peace and comfort He gives you and want Him in their lives too. Today’s Key Verse:You are the salt of the earth. (NKJV) (Matthew 5:13) Today’s Key Thought:Make others thirsty to know Jesus

Pass the Chips a6d5cf51-14d1-4315-83a0-934b99298f9cWed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2025) Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2025)8bb64003-a66f-41e2-adde-7d00701bc756Tue, 25 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Man’s First Sin (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of man’s first sin or our “freedom put to the test.” Fr. Mike unpacks the importance of us understanding that freedom is not the power to “do what we want,” but rather, the power to “do what I ought.” Though the story of the first sin is that of our first parents, Fr. Mike emphasizes that we still repeat the grave error of the first sin in our own lives by preferring our own perceived “goods” over the “goods” of our Creator and Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 396-401. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of man’s first sin or our “freedom put to the test.” Fr. Mike unpacks the importance of us understanding that freedom is not the power to “do what we want,” but rather, the power to “do what I ought.” Though the story of the first sin is that of our first parents, Fr. Mike emphasizes that we still repeat the grave error of the first sin in our own lives by preferring our own perceived “goods” over the “goods” of our Creator and Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 396-401. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 56: Man’s First Sin (2025)c44fef55-3c32-41ca-9dae-388862adfa56Tue, 25 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Man’s First Sin (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of man’s first sin or our “freedom put to the test.” Fr. Mike unpacks the importance of us understanding that freedom is not the power to “do what we want,” but rather, the power to “do what I ought.” Though the story of the first sin is that of our first parents, Fr. Mike emphasizes that we still repeat the grave error of the first sin in our own lives by preferring our own perceived “goods” over the “goods” of our Creator and Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 396-401. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of man’s first sin or our “freedom put to the test.” Fr. Mike unpacks the importance of us understanding that freedom is not the power to “do what we want,” but rather, the power to “do what I ought.” Though the story of the first sin is that of our first parents, Fr. Mike emphasizes that we still repeat the grave error of the first sin in our own lives by preferring our own perceived “goods” over the “goods” of our Creator and Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 396-401. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 56: Man’s First Sin (2025)8ad37ae1-c63c-40dc-b7fa-c5a0704aabefTue, 25 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2025) Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2025)33610b0d-69e7-4495-9503-5d7d2974438fTue, 25 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2025) Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2025)d6a7eb55-4d61-4ef5-ada0-81b3146fcbecTue, 25 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2025) Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2025)6f0b4f34-f6b9-4444-a487-9249f7f5334bTue, 25 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Son Still ShinesEva zigzagged around mud puddles as she walked home in the rain, but her feet were still getting wet. I know Mom and Dad both had to work late today, but I wish they'd asked someone to give me a ride, she thought gloomily. And they know I don't like being home alone! But when Eva reached the back porch, she was surprised to see her older sister there. "Hi!" said Kate. "I'm home from college for the weekend." She grinned. "What a beautiful, sunshiny day, don't you think?" "No, I don't!" said Eva, wiping water off her face."Oh, but it is!" insisted Kate. "Even if it doesn't look like it.""I think you've been studying too hard, Kate. Your brain must be taking the weekend off too.""So you're saying the sun isn't there anymore?" Kate asked, peering up at the heavy clouds. "That it totally disappeared?""Of course not," Eva answered. "But it's sure hidden. I haven't seen it for days!""Well, just because we can't see the sun doesn't mean it's not there. Behind those dark clouds, the sun still shines! It just goes to show that we can't always trust what we see--we need to trust the truth." When Eva didn't reply, Kate smiled and added, "Take Jesus, for example.""Jesus?" asked Eva. "What do you mean?""Well, when bad things happen, we might feel like we're all alone, but we're not," Kate explained. "Jesus is always with us. The truth is that He's there, whether we feel like He is or not.""So the clouds are like our problems," said Eva. "The clouds keep us from seeing the sunshine, but the sun is still there--and dealing with hard stuff may keep us from feeling like Jesus is with us, but He really is there.""Right!" said Kate. "Because Jesus died and rose again to defeat sin and death, nothing can separate us from God and His love. That's His promise in the Bible, and we should trust Him. The sun is always shining, and God's love is always shining too."Eva grinned. "Okay. So how about going for a walk?" She laughed when her sister made a face. "Come on, Kate. Don't let a little rain stop you on this beautiful, sunny day!" –Diane Strawbridge

Eva zigzagged around mud puddles as she walked home in the rain, but her feet were still getting wet. I know Mom and Dad both had to work late today, but I wish they'd asked someone to give me a ride, she thought gloomily. And they know I don't like being home alone! But when Eva reached the back porch, she was surprised to see her older sister there. "Hi!" said Kate. "I'm home from college for the weekend." She grinned. "What a beautiful, sunshiny day, don't you think?" "No, I don't!" said Eva, wiping water off her face."Oh, but it is!" insisted Kate. "Even if it doesn't look like it.""I think you've been studying too hard, Kate. Your brain must be taking the weekend off too.""So you're saying the sun isn't there anymore?" Kate asked, peering up at the heavy clouds. "That it totally disappeared?""Of course not," Eva answered. "But it's sure hidden. I haven't seen it for days!""Well, just because we can't see the sun doesn't mean it's not there. Behind those dark clouds, the sun still shines! It just goes to show that we can't always trust what we see--we need to trust the truth." When Eva didn't reply, Kate smiled and added, "Take Jesus, for example.""Jesus?" asked Eva. "What do you mean?""Well, when bad things happen, we might feel like we're all alone, but we're not," Kate explained. "Jesus is always with us. The truth is that He's there, whether we feel like He is or not.""So the clouds are like our problems," said Eva. "The clouds keep us from seeing the sunshine, but the sun is still there--and dealing with hard stuff may keep us from feeling like Jesus is with us, but He really is there.""Right!" said Kate. "Because Jesus died and rose again to defeat sin and death, nothing can separate us from God and His love. That's His promise in the Bible, and we should trust Him. The sun is always shining, and God's love is always shining too."Eva grinned. "Okay. So how about going for a walk?" She laughed when her sister made a face. "Come on, Kate. Don't let a little rain stop you on this beautiful, sunny day!" –Diane Strawbridge

The Son Still Shinesddb9fcfd-9d21-4cde-af3b-acfa5076088eTue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Son Still Shines Bible Reading: Romans 8:35-39 Eva zigzagged around mud puddles as she walked home in the rain, but her feet were still getting wet. I know Mom and Dad both had to work late today, but I wish they’d asked someone to give me a ride, she thought gloomily. And they know I don’t like being home alone! But when Eva reached the back porch, she was surprised to see her older sister there. “Hi!” said Kate. “I’m home from college for the weekend.” She grinned. “What a beautiful, sunshiny day, don’t you think?” “No, I don’t!” said Eva, wiping water off her face. “Oh, but it is!” insisted Kate. “Even if it doesn’t look like it.” “I think you’ve been studying too hard, Kate. Your brain must be taking the weekend off too.” “So you’re saying the sun isn’t there anymore?” Kate asked, peering up at the heavy clouds. “That it totally disappeared?” “Of course not,” Eva answered. “But it’s sure hidden. I haven’t seen it for days!” “Well, just because we can’t see the sun doesn’t mean it’s not there. Behind those dark clouds, the sun still shines! It just goes to show that we can’t always trust what we see–we need to trust the truth.” When Eva didn’t reply, Kate smiled and added, “Take Jesus, for example.” “Jesus?” asked Eva. “What do you mean?” “Well, when bad things happen, we might feel like we’re all alone, but we’re not,” Kate explained. “Jesus is always with us. The truth is that He’s there, whether we feel like He is or not.” “So the clouds are like our problems,” said Eva. “The clouds keep us from seeing the sunshine, but the sun is still there–and dealing with hard stuff may keep us from feeling like Jesus is with us, but He really is there.” “Right!” said Kate. “Because Jesus died and rose again to defeat sin and death, nothing can separate us from God and His love. That’s His promise in the Bible, and we should trust Him. The sun is always shining, and God’s love is always shining too.” Eva grinned. “Okay. So how about going for a walk?” She laughed when her sister made a face. “Come on, Kate. Don’t let a little rain stop you on this beautiful, sunny day!” –Diane Strawbridge How About You?Have you trusted in Jesus as your Savior? If you have, He promises that He will always be with you and never leave you. You may not always feel like He’s there, but don’t depend on your feelings. Trust the truth of God’s Word, which says He will always be with His children. There is nothing that can separate you from God and His love. Today’s Key Verse:[God] himself has said, “I will never leave you or abandon you.” (CSB) (Hebrews 13:5) Today’s Key Thought:Trust God, not feelings

Bible Reading: Romans 8:35-39 Eva zigzagged around mud puddles as she walked home in the rain, but her feet were still getting wet. I know Mom and Dad both had to work late today, but I wish they’d asked someone to give me a ride, she thought gloomily. And they know I don’t like being home alone! But when Eva reached the back porch, she was surprised to see her older sister there. “Hi!” said Kate. “I’m home from college for the weekend.” She grinned. “What a beautiful, sunshiny day, don’t you think?” “No, I don’t!” said Eva, wiping water off her face. “Oh, but it is!” insisted Kate. “Even if it doesn’t look like it.” “I think you’ve been studying too hard, Kate. Your brain must be taking the weekend off too.” “So you’re saying the sun isn’t there anymore?” Kate asked, peering up at the heavy clouds. “That it totally disappeared?” “Of course not,” Eva answered. “But it’s sure hidden. I haven’t seen it for days!” “Well, just because we can’t see the sun doesn’t mean it’s not there. Behind those dark clouds, the sun still shines! It just goes to show that we can’t always trust what we see–we need to trust the truth.” When Eva didn’t reply, Kate smiled and added, “Take Jesus, for example.” “Jesus?” asked Eva. “What do you mean?” “Well, when bad things happen, we might feel like we’re all alone, but we’re not,” Kate explained. “Jesus is always with us. The truth is that He’s there, whether we feel like He is or not.” “So the clouds are like our problems,” said Eva. “The clouds keep us from seeing the sunshine, but the sun is still there–and dealing with hard stuff may keep us from feeling like Jesus is with us, but He really is there.” “Right!” said Kate. “Because Jesus died and rose again to defeat sin and death, nothing can separate us from God and His love. That’s His promise in the Bible, and we should trust Him. The sun is always shining, and God’s love is always shining too.” Eva grinned. “Okay. So how about going for a walk?” She laughed when her sister made a face. “Come on, Kate. Don’t let a little rain stop you on this beautiful, sunny day!” –Diane Strawbridge How About You?Have you trusted in Jesus as your Savior? If you have, He promises that He will always be with you and never leave you. You may not always feel like He’s there, but don’t depend on your feelings. Trust the truth of God’s Word, which says He will always be with His children. There is nothing that can separate you from God and His love. Today’s Key Verse:[God] himself has said, “I will never leave you or abandon you.” (CSB) (Hebrews 13:5) Today’s Key Thought:Trust God, not feelings

The Son Still Shines 5f50ad97-c659-4a0e-b355-c97b215cb5bfTue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/23/25 A New Commandment Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Love those who deserve it. And those who don’t. Jesus gives us a commandment that existed from the beginning: we are to love those who deserve it. This is justice. Jesus goes on to teach us and even greater love: mercy. Mass Readings from February 23, 2025: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38

Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Love those who deserve it. And those who don’t. Jesus gives us a commandment that existed from the beginning: we are to love those who deserve it. This is justice. Jesus goes on to teach us and even greater love: mercy. Mass Readings from February 23, 2025: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38

full02/23/25 A New Commandment28142450-6ba4-43f3-84f6-c5d397a3640eMon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/23/25 A New Commandment Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Love those who deserve it. And those who don’t. Jesus gives us a commandment that existed from the beginning: we are to love those who deserve it. This is justice. Jesus goes on to teach us and even greater love: mercy. Mass Readings from February 23, 2025: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38

Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Love those who deserve it. And those who don’t. Jesus gives us a commandment that existed from the beginning: we are to love those who deserve it. This is justice. Jesus goes on to teach us and even greater love: mercy. Mass Readings from February 23, 2025: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38

full02/23/25 A New Commandment7b42633d-7a10-4c42-9ba1-1c0db10ca550Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFormer Spy: If You’re Easily Offended, You’re Easily Manipulated! Psychological Trick That Makes People Respect You! This 1 Trick Catches A Lie In Seconds!She was trained to read minds, spot lies, and face danger - here’s what former Secret Service Agent Evy Poumpouras learned from protecting the world’s most powerful leaders Evy Poumpouras is a former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service. She is the author of the bestselling book, ‘Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, Live Fearlessly’ and co-host of Bravo’s TV competition series ‘Spy Games’.  In this conversation, Evy and Steven discuss topics such as, the dangers of getting easily offended, why you should stop asking people’s opinions, the top body language mistake that makes you look weak, and Evy’s ‘I’m not special’ hack for success.  00:00 Intro 02:13 What Is Evy Doing for People? 03:42 What Do People Come to Evy For? 04:05 People Sabotage Themselves 05:38 Lie Detecting 07:01 How Do We Start to Become Mentally Strong? 09:31 The People You Associate With Can Impact You 12:35 Observe Your Opponent, Don't Listen to Them 16:22 How Does Steven Pick People? 22:11 Living Fearlessly 24:29 Making Decisions Will Increase Your Confidence 28:42 How to Stop Others From Controlling Your Life 34:56 Making Decisions 37:01 How to Make Progress in Your Life or Career 40:12 Reliving Your Pains Makes You Feel High 43:25 Sexism in the Secret Service 52:05 How to Make Rational Decisions 57:08 What to Do When People Are Not Treating You Well 01:02:00 Being Bullied in a Work Environment 01:08:14 What I Learned About Bullies as a Secret Agent 01:12:59 How to Stop Being Prey for a Predator 01:20:44 Can Someone's Life Be Determined by the Way They Speak? 01:22:34 Ads 01:23:33 The Importance of Gesticulating With Your Hands 01:28:08 Can You Fake Your Body Language? 01:36:28 What's Step 1 to Becoming That Person When I'm Not? 01:42:15 Do You Have to Go Through Difficult Times to Learn? 01:47:11 The Hack of Knowing You're Not Special or the Only One 02:00:59 Ads 02:03:02 People Don't Want to Be Victims Anymore 02:07:52 Should We Make People Like Us? 02:09:43 The Importance of Being Authentic 02:11:50 Why Rejection Is the Way to Resilience 02:14:19 The Four Communication Styles 02:25:31 Emotion in the Police Workforce 02:27:40 Switching Styles During Interviews Follow Evy:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4gU6Pxo  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4hJDgzW  Website - https://bit.ly/4hHHQia  You can purchase Evy’s book, ‘Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, Live Fearlessly’, here: https://amzn.to/4gMEv09  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She was trained to read minds, spot lies, and face danger - here’s what former Secret Service Agent Evy Poumpouras learned from protecting the world’s most powerful leaders Evy Poumpouras is a former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service. She is the author of the bestselling book, ‘Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, Live Fearlessly’ and co-host of Bravo’s TV competition series ‘Spy Games’.  In this conversation, Evy and Steven discuss topics such as, the dangers of getting easily offended, why you should stop asking people’s opinions, the top body language mistake that makes you look weak, and Evy’s ‘I’m not special’ hack for success.  00:00 Intro 02:13 What Is Evy Doing for People? 03:42 What Do People Come to Evy For? 04:05 People Sabotage Themselves 05:38 Lie Detecting 07:01 How Do We Start to Become Mentally Strong? 09:31 The People You Associate With Can Impact You 12:35 Observe Your Opponent, Don't Listen to Them 16:22 How Does Steven Pick People? 22:11 Living Fearlessly 24:29 Making Decisions Will Increase Your Confidence 28:42 How to Stop Others From Controlling Your Life 34:56 Making Decisions 37:01 How to Make Progress in Your Life or Career 40:12 Reliving Your Pains Makes You Feel High 43:25 Sexism in the Secret Service 52:05 How to Make Rational Decisions 57:08 What to Do When People Are Not Treating You Well 01:02:00 Being Bullied in a Work Environment 01:08:14 What I Learned About Bullies as a Secret Agent 01:12:59 How to Stop Being Prey for a Predator 01:20:44 Can Someone's Life Be Determined by the Way They Speak? 01:22:34 Ads 01:23:33 The Importance of Gesticulating With Your Hands 01:28:08 Can You Fake Your Body Language? 01:36:28 What's Step 1 to Becoming That Person When I'm Not? 01:42:15 Do You Have to Go Through Difficult Times to Learn? 01:47:11 The Hack of Knowing You're Not Special or the Only One 02:00:59 Ads 02:03:02 People Don't Want to Be Victims Anymore 02:07:52 Should We Make People Like Us? 02:09:43 The Importance of Being Authentic 02:11:50 Why Rejection Is the Way to Resilience 02:14:19 The Four Communication Styles 02:25:31 Emotion in the Police Workforce 02:27:40 Switching Styles During Interviews Follow Evy:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4gU6Pxo  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4hJDgzW  Website - https://bit.ly/4hHHQia  You can purchase Evy’s book, ‘Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, Live Fearlessly’, here: https://amzn.to/4gMEv09  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFormer Spy: If You’re Easily Offended, You’re Easily Manipulated! Psychological Trick That Makes People Respect You! This 1 Trick Catches A Lie In Seconds!3c64b25e-ab72-4394-8c30-5b80979441f2Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +00009630https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: Obedience to God (2025) Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 55: Obedience to God (2025)a0c9604a-e7a1-412e-99d1-c87f58c75ca3Mon, 24 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: The Fall of the Angels (2025) Fr. Mike explores the fall of the angels, and how their fall leads to our own “fall into death out of envy.” Together, we examine what caused some of the angels to fall, whether it be pride or envy, and how it affects humanity&#39;s reality within creation. Fr. Mike concludes with a commentary on the mystery of why Divine Providence permits evil and the actions of the fallen angels. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 391-395. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the fall of the angels, and how their fall leads to our own “fall into death out of envy.” Together, we examine what caused some of the angels to fall, whether it be pride or envy, and how it affects humanity&#39;s reality within creation. Fr. Mike concludes with a commentary on the mystery of why Divine Providence permits evil and the actions of the fallen angels. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 391-395. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 55: The Fall of the Angels (2025)afcafdd2-20a7-42b3-8a02-39312c13f127Mon, 24 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: The Fall of the Angels (2025) Fr. Mike explores the fall of the angels, and how their fall leads to our own “fall into death out of envy.” Together, we examine what caused some of the angels to fall, whether it be pride or envy, and how it affects humanity&#39;s reality within creation. Fr. Mike concludes with a commentary on the mystery of why Divine Providence permits evil and the actions of the fallen angels. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 391-395. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the fall of the angels, and how their fall leads to our own “fall into death out of envy.” Together, we examine what caused some of the angels to fall, whether it be pride or envy, and how it affects humanity&#39;s reality within creation. Fr. Mike concludes with a commentary on the mystery of why Divine Providence permits evil and the actions of the fallen angels. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 391-395. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 55: The Fall of the Angels (2025)ea6a4f30-0071-4307-8ddd-1287c1e05ab4Mon, 24 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: Obedience to God (2025) Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 55: Obedience to God (2025)9a012155-b349-4c47-8369-6830f0a4ceb0Mon, 24 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: Obedience to God (2025) Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 55: Obedience to God (2025)4ce31832-d61d-4633-86ce-4348920bd6abMon, 24 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: Obedience to God (2025) Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 55: Obedience to God (2025)6df53857-770f-4a02-a76e-086af402bbb9Mon, 24 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHannah's PrayerHannah looked eagerly at the plates of food the waitress set down on the table. She could hardly wait to eat. "Hannah," said Dad, "why don't you lead us in giving thanks today?" Hannah glanced around the busy restaurant. "Right now?" she asked. "What if the waitress comes back with the ketchup?""I'm sure she won't mind waiting," said Dad, and they all bowed their heads. Hannah glanced around again, then mumbled a quick prayer.Luke looked up when she finished. "I couldn't even understand what you said!" "Me neither," said Phoebe. "You talked too fast.""I wasn't praying to you," said Hannah. "God understood me, and He knows I'm thankful.""Hannah's right," said Dad. "God does know what she prayed--but, Hannah, Luke and Phoebe are right too."Mom's eyes met Hannah's. "Do you find it embarrassing to pray?" she asked."No, not usually," said Hannah. "But everybody is watching us here.""Who is?" asked Luke, looking around."Well, it feels like everybody is watching us when we all close our eyes," said Hannah. "Why can't we pray with our eyes open?""It isn't your eyes that God is concerned about--it's your heart," said Dad. "We give thanks as a family before each meal because we know God is the one who provides food for us. He provides everything we need--including forgiveness for our sins and eternal life through Jesus. He has given us so much, and we want to thank Him with grateful hearts." "Exactly," said Mom. "Whether our eyes are open or closed or our prayer is silent or spoken out loud, the important thing is to remember that God provides us with everything we need and thank Him for it." Hannah stared down at her plate, thinking about her parents' words. Then she put down her fork. "Can I pray again?" Mom and Dad nodded."Dear God," Hannah began, and from her heart she thanked God for the food. She finished with a hearty "amen," which was repeated by another "amen" next to the table. Hannah looked up as the waitress smiled and handed her the ketchup. –Heather Tekavec

Hannah looked eagerly at the plates of food the waitress set down on the table. She could hardly wait to eat. "Hannah," said Dad, "why don't you lead us in giving thanks today?" Hannah glanced around the busy restaurant. "Right now?" she asked. "What if the waitress comes back with the ketchup?""I'm sure she won't mind waiting," said Dad, and they all bowed their heads. Hannah glanced around again, then mumbled a quick prayer.Luke looked up when she finished. "I couldn't even understand what you said!" "Me neither," said Phoebe. "You talked too fast.""I wasn't praying to you," said Hannah. "God understood me, and He knows I'm thankful.""Hannah's right," said Dad. "God does know what she prayed--but, Hannah, Luke and Phoebe are right too."Mom's eyes met Hannah's. "Do you find it embarrassing to pray?" she asked."No, not usually," said Hannah. "But everybody is watching us here.""Who is?" asked Luke, looking around."Well, it feels like everybody is watching us when we all close our eyes," said Hannah. "Why can't we pray with our eyes open?""It isn't your eyes that God is concerned about--it's your heart," said Dad. "We give thanks as a family before each meal because we know God is the one who provides food for us. He provides everything we need--including forgiveness for our sins and eternal life through Jesus. He has given us so much, and we want to thank Him with grateful hearts." "Exactly," said Mom. "Whether our eyes are open or closed or our prayer is silent or spoken out loud, the important thing is to remember that God provides us with everything we need and thank Him for it." Hannah stared down at her plate, thinking about her parents' words. Then she put down her fork. "Can I pray again?" Mom and Dad nodded."Dear God," Hannah began, and from her heart she thanked God for the food. She finished with a hearty "amen," which was repeated by another "amen" next to the table. Hannah looked up as the waitress smiled and handed her the ketchup. –Heather Tekavec

Hannah's Prayer101f1284-a35f-46fe-a812-fee1c55c5b7aMon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Hannah’s Prayer Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Hannah looked eagerly at the plates of food the waitress set down on the table. She could hardly wait to eat. “Hannah,” said Dad, “why don’t you lead us in giving thanks today?” Hannah glanced around the busy restaurant. “Right now?” she asked. “What if the waitress comes back with the ketchup?” “I’m sure she won’t mind waiting,” said Dad, and they all bowed their heads. Hannah glanced around again, then mumbled a quick prayer. Luke looked up when she finished. “I couldn’t even understand what you said!” “Me neither,” said Phoebe. “You talked too fast.” “I wasn’t praying to you,” said Hannah. “God understood me, and He knows I’m thankful.” “Hannah’s right,” said Dad. “God does know what she prayed–but, Hannah, Luke and Phoebe are right too.” Mom’s eyes met Hannah’s. “Do you find it embarrassing to pray?” she asked. “No, not usually,” said Hannah. “But everybody is watching us here.” “Who is?” asked Luke, looking around. “Well, it feels like everybody is watching us when we all close our eyes,” said Hannah. “Why can’t we pray with our eyes open?” “It isn’t your eyes that God is concerned about–it’s your heart,” said Dad. “We give thanks as a family before each meal because we know God is the one who provides food for us. He provides everything we need–including forgiveness for our sins and eternal life through Jesus. He has given us so much, and we want to thank Him with grateful hearts.” “Exactly,” said Mom. “Whether our eyes are open or closed or our prayer is silent or spoken out loud, the important thing is to remember that God provides us with everything we need and thank Him for it.” Hannah stared down at her plate, thinking about her parents’ words. Then she put down her fork. “Can I pray again?” Mom and Dad nodded. “Dear God,” Hannah began, and from her heart she thanked God for the food. She finished with a hearty “amen,” which was repeated by another “amen” next to the table. Hannah looked up as the waitress smiled and handed her the ketchup. –Heather Tekavec How About You?Do you give thanks before each meal? Even when you’re in public and other people can see you? If you feel embarrassed to close your eyes and pray out loud, remember that’s not what God is concerned about. What matters to Him is your heart. Do you have a thankful heart? If so, pray and thank Him! Before a meal is often a good time to do that, whether silently or out loud, but don’t stop there–give thanks for all the ways God provides for you. Today’s Key Verse:Give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NLT) (Ephesians 5:20) Today’s Key Thought:Thank God for what He provides

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Hannah looked eagerly at the plates of food the waitress set down on the table. She could hardly wait to eat. “Hannah,” said Dad, “why don’t you lead us in giving thanks today?” Hannah glanced around the busy restaurant. “Right now?” she asked. “What if the waitress comes back with the ketchup?” “I’m sure she won’t mind waiting,” said Dad, and they all bowed their heads. Hannah glanced around again, then mumbled a quick prayer. Luke looked up when she finished. “I couldn’t even understand what you said!” “Me neither,” said Phoebe. “You talked too fast.” “I wasn’t praying to you,” said Hannah. “God understood me, and He knows I’m thankful.” “Hannah’s right,” said Dad. “God does know what she prayed–but, Hannah, Luke and Phoebe are right too.” Mom’s eyes met Hannah’s. “Do you find it embarrassing to pray?” she asked. “No, not usually,” said Hannah. “But everybody is watching us here.” “Who is?” asked Luke, looking around. “Well, it feels like everybody is watching us when we all close our eyes,” said Hannah. “Why can’t we pray with our eyes open?” “It isn’t your eyes that God is concerned about–it’s your heart,” said Dad. “We give thanks as a family before each meal because we know God is the one who provides food for us. He provides everything we need–including forgiveness for our sins and eternal life through Jesus. He has given us so much, and we want to thank Him with grateful hearts.” “Exactly,” said Mom. “Whether our eyes are open or closed or our prayer is silent or spoken out loud, the important thing is to remember that God provides us with everything we need and thank Him for it.” Hannah stared down at her plate, thinking about her parents’ words. Then she put down her fork. “Can I pray again?” Mom and Dad nodded. “Dear God,” Hannah began, and from her heart she thanked God for the food. She finished with a hearty “amen,” which was repeated by another “amen” next to the table. Hannah looked up as the waitress smiled and handed her the ketchup. –Heather Tekavec How About You?Do you give thanks before each meal? Even when you’re in public and other people can see you? If you feel embarrassed to close your eyes and pray out loud, remember that’s not what God is concerned about. What matters to Him is your heart. Do you have a thankful heart? If so, pray and thank Him! Before a meal is often a good time to do that, whether silently or out loud, but don’t stop there–give thanks for all the ways God provides for you. Today’s Key Verse:Give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NLT) (Ephesians 5:20) Today’s Key Thought:Thank God for what He provides

Hannah’s Prayer cc8aa4cc-61d5-48a7-bdfe-82d762a2999aMon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2025) Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2025)a31e0d92-a8dd-40e3-bf11-0fef96186ecfSun, 23 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Fall of Man (2025) The Catechism introduces us to the Fall, beginning with the reality of sin and the mystery of evil. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that sin is not “a developmental flaw, a psychological weakness, a mistake, or the necessary consequence of an inadequate social structure,” but it is man saying, “not your will, but mine be done” to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 385-390. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces us to the Fall, beginning with the reality of sin and the mystery of evil. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that sin is not “a developmental flaw, a psychological weakness, a mistake, or the necessary consequence of an inadequate social structure,” but it is man saying, “not your will, but mine be done” to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 385-390. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 54: The Fall of Man (2025)18f76697-9208-4102-87f5-eeb3bec26095Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Fall of Man (2025) The Catechism introduces us to the Fall, beginning with the reality of sin and the mystery of evil. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that sin is not “a developmental flaw, a psychological weakness, a mistake, or the necessary consequence of an inadequate social structure,” but it is man saying, “not your will, but mine be done” to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 385-390. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces us to the Fall, beginning with the reality of sin and the mystery of evil. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that sin is not “a developmental flaw, a psychological weakness, a mistake, or the necessary consequence of an inadequate social structure,” but it is man saying, “not your will, but mine be done” to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 385-390. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 54: The Fall of Man (2025)076e325c-f6b6-4e11-99f7-88bd5da33a29Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2025) Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2025)d01bd65b-9fc0-43f5-b062-1b615745103eSun, 23 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2025) Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2025)141a0fcd-e8e3-4c81-b0f1-0fc8342ae280Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2025) Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2025)b92d75f4-4fd1-4813-b36e-bea0d798fcc4Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPruning MuscadinesIt was a sunny, warmer-than-normal February afternoon. "It's a perfect day to prune the muscadines!" Dad announced.Cole and Ella threw on their warm clothes and met Mom and Dad outside. Dad hooked the trailer up to the tractor while Mom got the pruning tools. Then she and the kids climbed into the trailer while Dad took the wheel.As they rode down to the vineyard, Cole asked, "Why do we prune the muscadines every year?" "Yeah," Ella agreed. "We're cutting back the vines. Won't that mean fewer grapes?""Actually, the old shoots just take food away from the main vine," Mom explained. "They cause the vines to produce less fruit.""So we prune them so they'll produce more muscadines," said Cole.Dad pulled the tractor up to the first row. He and Mom began snipping away at the old vines while Ella and Cole collected the cuttings to make wreathes later.After a successful day of work, everyone gathered in the living room for devotions. Ella paused her wreath-making as Cole handed Dad the Bible.Dad flipped to a page and read John 15:2. "He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn't produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.""That's what we did today!" said Ella. "We pruned the muscadines so they'll bear more fruit."Mom nodded. "But the Lord has to prune us sometimes too.""What do you mean?" Cole asked."Well, sometimes there are things in our lives that the Lord has to cut away, such as sinful patterns or unhealthy attitudes. This process can be painful, but if we allow the Lord to prune us, we can be certain that it will help us grow in our relationship with Jesus, our Vine. We can't grow spiritual fruit by ourselves, which is why we need the Holy Spirit to prune us. Then our lives will overflow with spiritual fruit as we shine the love of Jesus to others.""I want to be like a well-pruned muscadine vine," said Cole."Me too!" Ella exclaimed. –Lisa Fuller

It was a sunny, warmer-than-normal February afternoon. "It's a perfect day to prune the muscadines!" Dad announced.Cole and Ella threw on their warm clothes and met Mom and Dad outside. Dad hooked the trailer up to the tractor while Mom got the pruning tools. Then she and the kids climbed into the trailer while Dad took the wheel.As they rode down to the vineyard, Cole asked, "Why do we prune the muscadines every year?" "Yeah," Ella agreed. "We're cutting back the vines. Won't that mean fewer grapes?""Actually, the old shoots just take food away from the main vine," Mom explained. "They cause the vines to produce less fruit.""So we prune them so they'll produce more muscadines," said Cole.Dad pulled the tractor up to the first row. He and Mom began snipping away at the old vines while Ella and Cole collected the cuttings to make wreathes later.After a successful day of work, everyone gathered in the living room for devotions. Ella paused her wreath-making as Cole handed Dad the Bible.Dad flipped to a page and read John 15:2. "He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn't produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.""That's what we did today!" said Ella. "We pruned the muscadines so they'll bear more fruit."Mom nodded. "But the Lord has to prune us sometimes too.""What do you mean?" Cole asked."Well, sometimes there are things in our lives that the Lord has to cut away, such as sinful patterns or unhealthy attitudes. This process can be painful, but if we allow the Lord to prune us, we can be certain that it will help us grow in our relationship with Jesus, our Vine. We can't grow spiritual fruit by ourselves, which is why we need the Holy Spirit to prune us. Then our lives will overflow with spiritual fruit as we shine the love of Jesus to others.""I want to be like a well-pruned muscadine vine," said Cole."Me too!" Ella exclaimed. –Lisa Fuller

Pruning Muscadines759a214d-f81c-4712-a756-bf40931fa068Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Pruning Muscadines Bible Reading: John 15:1-5; Galatians 5:22-23 It was a sunny, warmer-than-normal February afternoon. “It’s a perfect day to prune the muscadines!” Dad announced. Cole and Ella threw on their warm clothes and met Mom and Dad outside. Dad hooked the trailer up to the tractor while Mom got the pruning tools. Then she and the kids climbed into the trailer while Dad took the wheel. As they rode down to the vineyard, Cole asked, “Why do we prune the muscadines every year?” “Yeah,” Ella agreed. “We’re cutting back the vines. Won’t that mean fewer grapes?” “Actually, the old shoots just take food away from the main vine,” Mom explained. “They cause the vines to produce less fruit.” “So we prune them so they’ll produce more muscadines,” said Cole. Dad pulled the tractor up to the first row. He and Mom began snipping away at the old vines while Ella and Cole collected the cuttings to make wreathes later. After a successful day of work, everyone gathered in the living room for devotions. Ella paused her wreath-making as Cole handed Dad the Bible. Dad flipped to a page and read John 15:2. “He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.” “That’s what we did today!” said Ella. “We pruned the muscadines so they’ll bear more fruit.” Mom nodded. “But the Lord has to prune us sometimes too.” “What do you mean?” Cole asked. “Well, sometimes there are things in our lives that the Lord has to cut away, such as sinful patterns or unhealthy attitudes. This process can be painful, but if we allow the Lord to prune us, we can be certain that it will help us grow in our relationship with Jesus, our Vine. We can’t grow spiritual fruit by ourselves, which is why we need the Holy Spirit to prune us. Then our lives will overflow with spiritual fruit as we shine the love of Jesus to others.” “I want to be like a well-pruned muscadine vine,” said Cole. “Me too!” Ella exclaimed. –Lisa Fuller How About You?Have you ever seen a plant being pruned? Maybe you’ve seen your parents trim bushes or workers cut dead branches off trees. This is what the Holy Spirit does to us. When we trust Jesus as our Savior, God gives us the Holy Spirit to transform our lives and give us the ability to produce spiritual fruit. As He prunes us by helping us turn away from sin, we produce fruit such as love, peace, kindness, gentleness, and other character traits that demonstrate God’s love to others. Today’s Key Verse:He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. (NLT) (John 15:2) Today’s Key Thought:Let God prune you

Bible Reading: John 15:1-5; Galatians 5:22-23 It was a sunny, warmer-than-normal February afternoon. “It’s a perfect day to prune the muscadines!” Dad announced. Cole and Ella threw on their warm clothes and met Mom and Dad outside. Dad hooked the trailer up to the tractor while Mom got the pruning tools. Then she and the kids climbed into the trailer while Dad took the wheel. As they rode down to the vineyard, Cole asked, “Why do we prune the muscadines every year?” “Yeah,” Ella agreed. “We’re cutting back the vines. Won’t that mean fewer grapes?” “Actually, the old shoots just take food away from the main vine,” Mom explained. “They cause the vines to produce less fruit.” “So we prune them so they’ll produce more muscadines,” said Cole. Dad pulled the tractor up to the first row. He and Mom began snipping away at the old vines while Ella and Cole collected the cuttings to make wreathes later. After a successful day of work, everyone gathered in the living room for devotions. Ella paused her wreath-making as Cole handed Dad the Bible. Dad flipped to a page and read John 15:2. “He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.” “That’s what we did today!” said Ella. “We pruned the muscadines so they’ll bear more fruit.” Mom nodded. “But the Lord has to prune us sometimes too.” “What do you mean?” Cole asked. “Well, sometimes there are things in our lives that the Lord has to cut away, such as sinful patterns or unhealthy attitudes. This process can be painful, but if we allow the Lord to prune us, we can be certain that it will help us grow in our relationship with Jesus, our Vine. We can’t grow spiritual fruit by ourselves, which is why we need the Holy Spirit to prune us. Then our lives will overflow with spiritual fruit as we shine the love of Jesus to others.” “I want to be like a well-pruned muscadine vine,” said Cole. “Me too!” Ella exclaimed. –Lisa Fuller How About You?Have you ever seen a plant being pruned? Maybe you’ve seen your parents trim bushes or workers cut dead branches off trees. This is what the Holy Spirit does to us. When we trust Jesus as our Savior, God gives us the Holy Spirit to transform our lives and give us the ability to produce spiritual fruit. As He prunes us by helping us turn away from sin, we produce fruit such as love, peace, kindness, gentleness, and other character traits that demonstrate God’s love to others. Today’s Key Verse:He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. (NLT) (John 15:2) Today’s Key Thought:Let God prune you

Pruning Muscadines 1f9d46c3-b63b-4798-a7ef-d6742405dee1Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2025) Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2025)8fb5609d-c063-4569-9b8f-c41e40570fadSat, 22 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: Man in Paradise (2025) In the beginning, humans were in friendship with God and in harmony with creation. The Catechism unfolds this harmony and introduces us to the “original justice” that our first parents lost in sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that, although our original callings to leisure, love, and labor have been twisted by sin, they are renewed in Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 374-384. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In the beginning, humans were in friendship with God and in harmony with creation. The Catechism unfolds this harmony and introduces us to the “original justice” that our first parents lost in sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that, although our original callings to leisure, love, and labor have been twisted by sin, they are renewed in Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 374-384. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 53: Man in Paradise (2025)815a6e0e-3907-47a9-8325-7f09260d0c5cSat, 22 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: Man in Paradise (2025) In the beginning, humans were in friendship with God and in harmony with creation. The Catechism unfolds this harmony and introduces us to the “original justice” that our first parents lost in sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that, although our original callings to leisure, love, and labor have been twisted by sin, they are renewed in Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 374-384. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In the beginning, humans were in friendship with God and in harmony with creation. The Catechism unfolds this harmony and introduces us to the “original justice” that our first parents lost in sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that, although our original callings to leisure, love, and labor have been twisted by sin, they are renewed in Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 374-384. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 53: Man in Paradise (2025)5ab242c3-f270-488d-9683-3fbbec916eeaSat, 22 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2025) Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2025)c4f169bf-42fb-4fa5-8b9f-16cc2c9b1908Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2025) Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2025)ab098a09-fa5d-4f8e-9e1d-c5522ebcc9f0Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2025) Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2025)f0bf5a35-d40f-4aae-b7e2-f6ebfcce1352Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Special Event"My class is going on a field trip to see Mount Vernon, George Washington's home," Anissa told her parents. "We've been learning about him, and I need to get books from the library and write a report on his life.""That's great," said Mom. "I'm sure learning about him before the trip will make it more enjoyable." So Anissa got to work, reading books about George Washington and writing her report.When Anissa arrived home after the field trip, she told her parents about the good time she'd had. "It was so much fun to see the things and places I'd read about. I even knew some things the guide didn't mention."After eating breakfast on Sunday, Dad stood up to help Anissa clear the table. "Okay, Anissa. Let's hear your memory verse before we leave for church," he said."Um, well, I don't know it yet," Anissa confessed. "I was too busy this week. I'll go study it right now." She hurried off before Dad could reply.Learning the verse took longer than Anissa expected, and she had to hurry to get ready for church. When it was time to leave, her hair wasn't quite dry and she couldn't find her Bible. After hunting a few minutes, she finally shrugged and ran out to the car without it.After church, Anissa sighed as she got into the car. "I haven't been getting much out of church lately," she said."Anissa," said Mom, "why did you do a lot of reading and write a report about Mount Vernon before going on your trip there?""My teacher said I had to. But I'm glad, because learning about it ahead of time made it more special!""Why don't you do the same for church?" suggested Mom. "Prepare for it by setting aside some time the night or morning before to read your Bible, learn your verse for Sunday school, and ask God to prepare your heart to worship Him and listen to what He has to say to you.""Good idea," said Dad. "But don't forget that we go to church to worship Jesus and learn more about Him with other believers. He is present there with us, helping us grow in our relationship with Him--whether we feel it or not." –Mary Rose Pearson

"My class is going on a field trip to see Mount Vernon, George Washington's home," Anissa told her parents. "We've been learning about him, and I need to get books from the library and write a report on his life.""That's great," said Mom. "I'm sure learning about him before the trip will make it more enjoyable." So Anissa got to work, reading books about George Washington and writing her report.When Anissa arrived home after the field trip, she told her parents about the good time she'd had. "It was so much fun to see the things and places I'd read about. I even knew some things the guide didn't mention."After eating breakfast on Sunday, Dad stood up to help Anissa clear the table. "Okay, Anissa. Let's hear your memory verse before we leave for church," he said."Um, well, I don't know it yet," Anissa confessed. "I was too busy this week. I'll go study it right now." She hurried off before Dad could reply.Learning the verse took longer than Anissa expected, and she had to hurry to get ready for church. When it was time to leave, her hair wasn't quite dry and she couldn't find her Bible. After hunting a few minutes, she finally shrugged and ran out to the car without it.After church, Anissa sighed as she got into the car. "I haven't been getting much out of church lately," she said."Anissa," said Mom, "why did you do a lot of reading and write a report about Mount Vernon before going on your trip there?""My teacher said I had to. But I'm glad, because learning about it ahead of time made it more special!""Why don't you do the same for church?" suggested Mom. "Prepare for it by setting aside some time the night or morning before to read your Bible, learn your verse for Sunday school, and ask God to prepare your heart to worship Him and listen to what He has to say to you.""Good idea," said Dad. "But don't forget that we go to church to worship Jesus and learn more about Him with other believers. He is present there with us, helping us grow in our relationship with Him--whether we feel it or not." –Mary Rose Pearson

A Special Eventc3da4d64-a0aa-4b38-ae63-a7dae1f8ca92Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Special Event Bible Reading: Hebrews 10:23-25 “My class is going on a field trip to see Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home,” Anissa told her parents. “We’ve been learning about him, and I need to get books from the library and write a report on his life.” “That’s great,” said Mom. “I’m sure learning about him before the trip will make it more enjoyable.” So Anissa got to work, reading books about George Washington and writing her report. When Anissa arrived home after the field trip, she told her parents about the good time she’d had. “It was so much fun to see the things and places I’d read about. I even knew some things the guide didn’t mention.” After eating breakfast on Sunday, Dad stood up to help Anissa clear the table. “Okay, Anissa. Let’s hear your memory verse before we leave for church,” he said. “Um, well, I don’t know it yet,” Anissa confessed. “I was too busy this week. I’ll go study it right now.” She hurried off before Dad could reply. Learning the verse took longer than Anissa expected, and she had to hurry to get ready for church. When it was time to leave, her hair wasn’t quite dry and she couldn’t find her Bible. After hunting a few minutes, she finally shrugged and ran out to the car without it. After church, Anissa sighed as she got into the car. “I haven’t been getting much out of church lately,” she said. “Anissa,” said Mom, “why did you do a lot of reading and write a report about Mount Vernon before going on your trip there?” “My teacher said I had to. But I’m glad, because learning about it ahead of time made it more special!” “Why don’t you do the same for church?” suggested Mom. “Prepare for it by setting aside some time the night or morning before to read your Bible, learn your verse for Sunday school, and ask God to prepare your heart to worship Him and listen to what He has to say to you.” “Good idea,” said Dad. “But don’t forget that we go to church to worship Jesus and learn more about Him with other believers. He is present there with us, helping us grow in our relationship with Him–whether we feel it or not.” –Mary Rose Pearson How About You?Do you enjoy going to church? Have you tried preparing for it ahead of time? You can do that by giving yourself time beforehand to read your Bible and pray that God will use the church service to speak to you and others. Church is a special event where we get to be in God’s presence with other believers. Prepare your heart so you’ll be ready to worship and hear what He has to say to you. Today’s Key Verse: I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.” (NKJV) (Psalm 122:1) Today’s Key Thought:Prepare for church

Bible Reading: Hebrews 10:23-25 “My class is going on a field trip to see Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home,” Anissa told her parents. “We’ve been learning about him, and I need to get books from the library and write a report on his life.” “That’s great,” said Mom. “I’m sure learning about him before the trip will make it more enjoyable.” So Anissa got to work, reading books about George Washington and writing her report. When Anissa arrived home after the field trip, she told her parents about the good time she’d had. “It was so much fun to see the things and places I’d read about. I even knew some things the guide didn’t mention.” After eating breakfast on Sunday, Dad stood up to help Anissa clear the table. “Okay, Anissa. Let’s hear your memory verse before we leave for church,” he said. “Um, well, I don’t know it yet,” Anissa confessed. “I was too busy this week. I’ll go study it right now.” She hurried off before Dad could reply. Learning the verse took longer than Anissa expected, and she had to hurry to get ready for church. When it was time to leave, her hair wasn’t quite dry and she couldn’t find her Bible. After hunting a few minutes, she finally shrugged and ran out to the car without it. After church, Anissa sighed as she got into the car. “I haven’t been getting much out of church lately,” she said. “Anissa,” said Mom, “why did you do a lot of reading and write a report about Mount Vernon before going on your trip there?” “My teacher said I had to. But I’m glad, because learning about it ahead of time made it more special!” “Why don’t you do the same for church?” suggested Mom. “Prepare for it by setting aside some time the night or morning before to read your Bible, learn your verse for Sunday school, and ask God to prepare your heart to worship Him and listen to what He has to say to you.” “Good idea,” said Dad. “But don’t forget that we go to church to worship Jesus and learn more about Him with other believers. He is present there with us, helping us grow in our relationship with Him–whether we feel it or not.” –Mary Rose Pearson How About You?Do you enjoy going to church? Have you tried preparing for it ahead of time? You can do that by giving yourself time beforehand to read your Bible and pray that God will use the church service to speak to you and others. Church is a special event where we get to be in God’s presence with other believers. Prepare your heart so you’ll be ready to worship and hear what He has to say to you. Today’s Key Verse: I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.” (NKJV) (Psalm 122:1) Today’s Key Thought:Prepare for church

A Special Event c0fbe2c7-ce54-4707-a66d-60b1c81e78a2Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorking Through Brokenness | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   In this episode, we journeyed through what it’s like to work through brokenness and it took us all over the place. The secret place, father wounds, dealing with the past / shame, how to deal with conflict in a way that leads to connection. And we had lots of tears, but what’s new!   we love you SO much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   In this episode, we journeyed through what it’s like to work through brokenness and it took us all over the place. The secret place, father wounds, dealing with the past / shame, how to deal with conflict in a way that leads to connection. And we had lots of tears, but what’s new!   we love you SO much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullWorking Through Brokenness | Girls Gone Bible14373588-8ad9-446a-ad48-155f7c5de805Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:09:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsbible study with me: the book of LukeHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the Gospel of Luke. Luke is full of interactions Jesus has with individuals who He ministers and shows compassion to no matter their status. So grab your Bible's if you're able to and read along with us together :) "And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. For the new wine would burst the wineskins, spilling the wine and ruining the skins. New wine must be stored in new wineskins. But no one who drinks the old wine seems to want the new wine. ‘The old is just fine,’ they say.” Luke 5:37-39 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the Gospel of Luke. Luke is full of interactions Jesus has with individuals who He ministers and shows compassion to no matter their status. So grab your Bible's if you're able to and read along with us together :) "And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. For the new wine would burst the wineskins, spilling the wine and ruining the skins. New wine must be stored in new wineskins. But no one who drinks the old wine seems to want the new wine. ‘The old is just fine,’ they say.” Luke 5:37-39 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullbible study with me: the book of Luke598c9f9b-cf2d-4275-9b5a-398307deb781Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +00002277https://216.73.216.191/allTagsbible study with me: the book of LukeHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the Gospel of Luke. Luke is full of interactions Jesus has with individuals who He ministers and shows compassion to no matter their status. So grab your Bible's if you're able to and read along with us together :) "And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. For the new wine would burst the wineskins, spilling the wine and ruining the skins. New wine must be stored in new wineskins. But no one who drinks the old wine seems to want the new wine. ‘The old is just fine,’ they say.” Luke 5:37-39 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the Gospel of Luke. Luke is full of interactions Jesus has with individuals who He ministers and shows compassion to no matter their status. So grab your Bible's if you're able to and read along with us together :) "And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. For the new wine would burst the wineskins, spilling the wine and ruining the skins. New wine must be stored in new wineskins. But no one who drinks the old wine seems to want the new wine. ‘The old is just fine,’ they say.” Luke 5:37-39 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullbible study with me: the book of Lukecad38549-a82e-43e1-9816-c3f680be5005Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 201: Harvard Psychiatrist Reveals The #1 Foods You Must STOP Eating To Heal Your BrainCould what you eat be affecting your mental health? Dr. Chris Palmer reveals groundbreaking research connecting metabolism, diet, and mental illness. From the role of mitochondria to the impact of ultra-processed foods, he explains why conditions like depression, anxiety, and even schizophrenia may be linked to metabolic dysfunction. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//D8YKGKa38Qb Apple -   https://g2ul0.app.link//GrQnbmd38Qb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Chris: https://www.chrispalmermd.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could what you eat be affecting your mental health? Dr. Chris Palmer reveals groundbreaking research connecting metabolism, diet, and mental illness. From the role of mitochondria to the impact of ultra-processed foods, he explains why conditions like depression, anxiety, and even schizophrenia may be linked to metabolic dysfunction. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//D8YKGKa38Qb Apple -   https://g2ul0.app.link//GrQnbmd38Qb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Chris: https://www.chrispalmermd.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 201: Harvard Psychiatrist Reveals The #1 Foods You Must STOP Eating To Heal Your Brain1dbdb8a0-02cd-43f0-b5fc-e2e571c84b1dFri, 21 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000794https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2025) Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2025)4e05a162-16b1-42bf-82a5-5b517cdbf015Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2025) Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2025)48d498ea-93f3-40aa-b787-b836aa23b10fFri, 21 Feb 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2025) Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2025)6ba6185c-eaab-436b-95e5-573f72e6f571Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2025) Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2025)332589b3-e1e7-49b9-833f-371d471cf0e6Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)da5d312d-ddff-4e14-867f-18086f2d56c7Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Male and Female (2025) The Catechism teaches about God’s plan and design for men and women—male and female—and their equality, complementarity, dignity, and destiny. Fr. Mike shows us how men and women can be both complete in themselves and yet made “for each other.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 369-373. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism teaches about God’s plan and design for men and women—male and female—and their equality, complementarity, dignity, and destiny. Fr. Mike shows us how men and women can be both complete in themselves and yet made “for each other.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 369-373. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 52: Male and Female (2025)372cd65e-59df-41b3-9145-c44a5d327d4cFri, 21 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Male and Female (2025) The Catechism teaches about God’s plan and design for men and women—male and female—and their equality, complementarity, dignity, and destiny. Fr. Mike shows us how men and women can be both complete in themselves and yet made “for each other.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 369-373. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism teaches about God’s plan and design for men and women—male and female—and their equality, complementarity, dignity, and destiny. Fr. Mike shows us how men and women can be both complete in themselves and yet made “for each other.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 369-373. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 52: Male and Female (2025)d8a840f7-6f5c-44cb-a7f3-d0d8a78a9bd6Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)82a469cf-26b5-4377-a5a1-9273394d7947Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)cdb2e4cf-5aa1-45f8-aedb-9365b741bea1Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)86f1cde0-71d2-46b8-95be-189283ab0b8eFri, 21 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Listening EarEmery looked at the tall buildings surrounding her new home. A big lump formed in her throat as she thought about the stormy divorce that had taken her father away from her. She tried to tell her mother how lonely she was, but she felt like Mom didn't really listen. I know Mom's nervous about starting her new job today, thought Emery. But I wish she'd think a little more about me and how I'm feeling on my first day at a new school! Emery felt nervous as she walked into her new school, but the principal was kind and led Emery to her classroom to introduce her to the class. When the bell rang for lunch, Sara, the girl sitting in front of Emery, turned around. "Want to eat lunch with me?" she asked. Emery breathed a huge sigh of relief as she went with her new friend to the cafeteria."What do your parents do?" asked Sara as she and Emery ate."My mom is starting a new job at the hospital today, and my dad…" Emery had hoped no one would ask about her dad. "He's a salesman," she said vaguely. "How about your parents? What do they do?""My mom's an engineer, and I never knew my dad." Emery didn't answer right away. "My parents are divorced," she finally said in a small voice. She felt tears rising to her eyes and fought them back. "And Mom just thinks about her own problems and doesn't even listen when I talk about mine.""I know what you mean," said Sara. "I was really lonely until I met my heavenly Father.""Your what?" asked Emery.Sara smiled. "My heavenly Father--God. He always listens. I can talk to Him about anything, and He helps me not feel so lonely.""Must be nice," said Emery wistfully.Sara leaned forward in her chair. "Why don't you come to church with me and learn about Him? He can be your heavenly Father too!""You mean He'll listen to me too?" asked Emery. "And help me not feel lonely?""Definitely," said Sara. "He loves us and sent us His Son, Jesus, because He wants us to be His children." She got up. "Ready to go outside?""Yes," Emery said, "but tell me more about your heavenly Father!" –Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Emery looked at the tall buildings surrounding her new home. A big lump formed in her throat as she thought about the stormy divorce that had taken her father away from her. She tried to tell her mother how lonely she was, but she felt like Mom didn't really listen. I know Mom's nervous about starting her new job today, thought Emery. But I wish she'd think a little more about me and how I'm feeling on my first day at a new school! Emery felt nervous as she walked into her new school, but the principal was kind and led Emery to her classroom to introduce her to the class. When the bell rang for lunch, Sara, the girl sitting in front of Emery, turned around. "Want to eat lunch with me?" she asked. Emery breathed a huge sigh of relief as she went with her new friend to the cafeteria."What do your parents do?" asked Sara as she and Emery ate."My mom is starting a new job at the hospital today, and my dad…" Emery had hoped no one would ask about her dad. "He's a salesman," she said vaguely. "How about your parents? What do they do?""My mom's an engineer, and I never knew my dad." Emery didn't answer right away. "My parents are divorced," she finally said in a small voice. She felt tears rising to her eyes and fought them back. "And Mom just thinks about her own problems and doesn't even listen when I talk about mine.""I know what you mean," said Sara. "I was really lonely until I met my heavenly Father.""Your what?" asked Emery.Sara smiled. "My heavenly Father--God. He always listens. I can talk to Him about anything, and He helps me not feel so lonely.""Must be nice," said Emery wistfully.Sara leaned forward in her chair. "Why don't you come to church with me and learn about Him? He can be your heavenly Father too!""You mean He'll listen to me too?" asked Emery. "And help me not feel lonely?""Definitely," said Sara. "He loves us and sent us His Son, Jesus, because He wants us to be His children." She got up. "Ready to go outside?""Yes," Emery said, "but tell me more about your heavenly Father!" –Matilda H. Nordtvedt

A Listening Ear2814041c-7f38-4eaf-9246-5f3f457538dbFri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Listening Ear Bible Reading: Matthew 6:7-13 Emery looked at the tall buildings surrounding her new home. A big lump formed in her throat as she thought about the stormy divorce that had taken her father away from her. She tried to tell her mother how lonely she was, but she felt like Mom didn’t really listen. I know Mom’s nervous about starting her new job today, thought Emery. But I wish she’d think a little more about me and how I’m feeling on my first day at a new school! Emery felt nervous as she walked into her new school, but the principal was kind and led Emery to her classroom to introduce her to the class. When the bell rang for lunch, Sara, the girl sitting in front of Emery, turned around. “Want to eat lunch with me?” she asked. Emery breathed a huge sigh of relief as she went with her new friend to the cafeteria. “What do your parents do?” asked Sara as she and Emery ate. “My mom is starting a new job at the hospital today, and my dad…” Emery had hoped no one would ask about her dad. “He’s a salesman,” she said vaguely. “How about your parents? What do they do?” “My mom’s an engineer, and I never knew my dad.” Emery didn’t answer right away. “My parents are divorced,” she finally said in a small voice. She felt tears rising to her eyes and fought them back. “And Mom just thinks about her own problems and doesn’t even listen when I talk about mine.” “I know what you mean,” said Sara. “I was really lonely until I met my heavenly Father.” “Your what?” asked Emery. Sara smiled. “My heavenly Father–God. He always listens. I can talk to Him about anything, and He helps me not feel so lonely.” “Must be nice,” said Emery wistfully. Sara leaned forward in her chair. “Why don’t you come to church with me and learn about Him? He can be your heavenly Father too!” “You mean He’ll listen to me too?” asked Emery. “And help me not feel lonely?” “Definitely,” said Sara. “He loves us and sent us His Son, Jesus, because He wants us to be His children.” She got up. “Ready to go outside?” “Yes,” Emery said, “but tell me more about your heavenly Father!” –Matilda H. Nordtvedt How About You?Do you know God as your heavenly Father? Even if you have a dad in your life, you need a relationship with God. You can know Him because of what Jesus did for you when He died on the cross for your sins and rose again. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) He loves you and is always ready to listen to what you have to say. Why not go to Him right now? Today’s Key Verse:The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. (NKJV) (Psalm 34:15) Today’s Key Thought:God always listens

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:7-13 Emery looked at the tall buildings surrounding her new home. A big lump formed in her throat as she thought about the stormy divorce that had taken her father away from her. She tried to tell her mother how lonely she was, but she felt like Mom didn’t really listen. I know Mom’s nervous about starting her new job today, thought Emery. But I wish she’d think a little more about me and how I’m feeling on my first day at a new school! Emery felt nervous as she walked into her new school, but the principal was kind and led Emery to her classroom to introduce her to the class. When the bell rang for lunch, Sara, the girl sitting in front of Emery, turned around. “Want to eat lunch with me?” she asked. Emery breathed a huge sigh of relief as she went with her new friend to the cafeteria. “What do your parents do?” asked Sara as she and Emery ate. “My mom is starting a new job at the hospital today, and my dad…” Emery had hoped no one would ask about her dad. “He’s a salesman,” she said vaguely. “How about your parents? What do they do?” “My mom’s an engineer, and I never knew my dad.” Emery didn’t answer right away. “My parents are divorced,” she finally said in a small voice. She felt tears rising to her eyes and fought them back. “And Mom just thinks about her own problems and doesn’t even listen when I talk about mine.” “I know what you mean,” said Sara. “I was really lonely until I met my heavenly Father.” “Your what?” asked Emery. Sara smiled. “My heavenly Father–God. He always listens. I can talk to Him about anything, and He helps me not feel so lonely.” “Must be nice,” said Emery wistfully. Sara leaned forward in her chair. “Why don’t you come to church with me and learn about Him? He can be your heavenly Father too!” “You mean He’ll listen to me too?” asked Emery. “And help me not feel lonely?” “Definitely,” said Sara. “He loves us and sent us His Son, Jesus, because He wants us to be His children.” She got up. “Ready to go outside?” “Yes,” Emery said, “but tell me more about your heavenly Father!” –Matilda H. Nordtvedt How About You?Do you know God as your heavenly Father? Even if you have a dad in your life, you need a relationship with God. You can know Him because of what Jesus did for you when He died on the cross for your sins and rose again. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) He loves you and is always ready to listen to what you have to say. Why not go to Him right now? Today’s Key Verse:The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. (NKJV) (Psalm 34:15) Today’s Key Thought:God always listens

A Listening Ear 2fe6d712-4d3b-4760-8333-f6a22e9555b5Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDid God Abandon You? “My God, my God why have you abandoned me?” Psalm 22:1 Are you praying everyday but still suffering? Are you doing all the right things but your heart is still broken? Fr. Mike shares with us today that God doesn’t promise all our desires, but promises that He will be with us though them all, that He loves us and the He hears every one of our prayers and gives us what we need. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! March 1 - North Charleston, SC May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

“My God, my God why have you abandoned me?” Psalm 22:1 Are you praying everyday but still suffering? Are you doing all the right things but your heart is still broken? Fr. Mike shares with us today that God doesn’t promise all our desires, but promises that He will be with us though them all, that He loves us and the He hears every one of our prayers and gives us what we need. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! March 1 - North Charleston, SC May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDid God Abandon You?0e5302b7-0c8d-4131-839c-3eaeef61f6bdThu, 20 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDid God Abandon You? “My God, my God why have you abandoned me?” Psalm 22:1 Are you praying everyday but still suffering? Are you doing all the right things but your heart is still broken? Fr. Mike shares with us today that God doesn’t promise all our desires, but promises that He will be with us though them all, that He loves us and the He hears every one of our prayers and gives us what we need. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! March 1 - North Charleston, SC May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

“My God, my God why have you abandoned me?” Psalm 22:1 Are you praying everyday but still suffering? Are you doing all the right things but your heart is still broken? Fr. Mike shares with us today that God doesn’t promise all our desires, but promises that He will be with us though them all, that He loves us and the He hears every one of our prayers and gives us what we need. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! March 1 - North Charleston, SC May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDid God Abandon You?ee548ab7-e42b-4e44-a43b-52556d8fc468Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#907 - 1 Maccabees 16 - John Takes OverThis episode is part 21 and the end a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter we see John take over for his father Simon and then the death of Simon by treachery. We cover how this book sets up the New Testament. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-16-john-takes-over/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 21 and the end a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter we see John take over for his father Simon and then the death of Simon by treachery. We cover how this book sets up the New Testament. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-16-john-takes-over/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#907 - 1 Maccabees 16 - John Takes Over02e30624-fea7-48e0-9944-74e9802c4740Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000878https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGive Up Your Family This LentWe are called to radical conversion, not some lukewarm, complacent Catholicism, but an on fire passionate existence in pursuit of life everlasting. Christ declared, "And every one that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall possess life everlasting.” What did he mean by this text, and how often do men use their family as an excuse to avoid not fully committing to Him? We are going to go into this reality as well as unpack, 5 challenges and the enemies to those challenges, to help you live the best Lent ever. BOOK: Jesus' Way: The 46-Day Lenten Journey - Click Here Support the New Studio - Click Here 🔵 Holy Habits Exclusive Discount - Click Here SPECIAL GIFT FOR LENT: Watch the extended addition, all 1 h 26 mins of episode 196 on Catholic Gentleman Plus, where we go through all of the objections and excuses that men continually come up with: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com QUESTION OF THE WEEK: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) 🔴 Enjoy more then 20 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are called to radical conversion, not some lukewarm, complacent Catholicism, but an on fire passionate existence in pursuit of life everlasting. Christ declared, "And every one that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall possess life everlasting.” What did he mean by this text, and how often do men use their family as an excuse to avoid not fully committing to Him? We are going to go into this reality as well as unpack, 5 challenges and the enemies to those challenges, to help you live the best Lent ever. BOOK: Jesus' Way: The 46-Day Lenten Journey - Click Here Support the New Studio - Click Here 🔵 Holy Habits Exclusive Discount - Click Here SPECIAL GIFT FOR LENT: Watch the extended addition, all 1 h 26 mins of episode 196 on Catholic Gentleman Plus, where we go through all of the objections and excuses that men continually come up with: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com QUESTION OF THE WEEK: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) 🔴 Enjoy more then 20 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullGive Up Your Family This Lent87d77e3d-485a-4914-9567-40974efd750cThu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +00003702https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMrBeast: If You Want To Be Liked, Don't Help People! I Lost Tens Of Millions On Beast Games... But I'm Worth $1 Billion!Inside the mind of MrBeast: from 0 to 363 million subscribers, broke to billions, and then millions lost, MrBeast reveals the reality of running YouTube’s biggest channel MrBeast is the world’s most successful YouTuber, media personality and businessman. He is also the host of Beast Games, the largest reality competition show where 1,000 people compete for the biggest cash prize in entertainment history: $10 million. In this conversation, MrBeast and Steven discuss topics such as, how MrBeast lost 10s of millions of dollars, why he has considered quitting YouTube, how the average person would be miserable in his head, and what it was really like for MrBeast growing up.  00:00 Intro 02:42 What Made MrBeast the Way He Is? 05:26 The Influence of MrBeast’s Parents 10:05 How Was MrBeast Doing at 10 Years Old? 10:24 Why Did MrBeast Want to Do YouTube? 15:05 Jimmy’s Illness 18:15 Is MrBeast Neurodivergent? 18:56 Core Components That Made MrBeast Successful 20:26 MrBeast’s Handbook 21:31 Extreme Ambition 24:16 Characteristics Needed to Be Successful 25:34 [Missing Title] 27:04 The Single Worst Trait in an Employee 28:48 Do You Get Frustrated When People Can't Match Your Obsession? 29:41 MrBeast’s Thoughts on Hiring 32:56 Dealing With Negativity 37:28 Has Negativity Ever Gotten to MrBeast? 43:33 Workaholism 47:04 How Is MrBeast Feeling Right Now? 47:36 Ads 48:45 MrBeast’s Mental Health 52:06 Is MrBeast Happy? 55:32 Has MrBeast Ever Wanted to Stop YouTube? 58:01 MrBeast’s Love Life 1:00:28 Will MrBeast Have Kids? 1:01:23 How Big Are MrBeast’s Businesses? 1:02:49 When Is Enough, Enough? 1:03:44 Does MrBeast Struggle With Focus? 1:04:29 MrBeast and Ethical Sourcing for Feastables 1:08:20 Why Does MrBeast Care So Much? 1:08:41 Would MrBeast Sell Feastables or His YouTube Channel? 1:11:14 MrBeast’s Advice and Focus on Details 1:13:28 Obsession With Details 1:17:17 Constantly Fighting to Raise Standards 1:18:26 Does MrBeast Worry About Views? 1:21:05 How Experimentation Helps MrBeast 1:22:37 Ads 1:24:36 Beast Games 1:28:34 Giving Away So Much Money 1:31:48 How Successful Was Beast Games? 1:32:55 Where Will MrBeast Be in 10 Years? 1:34:43 What Would MrBeast Say to His Younger Self? 1:35:45 What Would MrBeast Have Told His Mom When Younger? 1:39:50 The Guest’s Last Question Follow MrBeast:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3Qob9dx  MrBeast YouTube - https://bit.ly/3D9YaZU Beast Philanthropy - https://bit.ly/3D6HJxt   Beast Games - https://amzn.to/3EJJ26a Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off WHOOP - https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside the mind of MrBeast: from 0 to 363 million subscribers, broke to billions, and then millions lost, MrBeast reveals the reality of running YouTube’s biggest channel MrBeast is the world’s most successful YouTuber, media personality and businessman. He is also the host of Beast Games, the largest reality competition show where 1,000 people compete for the biggest cash prize in entertainment history: $10 million. In this conversation, MrBeast and Steven discuss topics such as, how MrBeast lost 10s of millions of dollars, why he has considered quitting YouTube, how the average person would be miserable in his head, and what it was really like for MrBeast growing up.  00:00 Intro 02:42 What Made MrBeast the Way He Is? 05:26 The Influence of MrBeast’s Parents 10:05 How Was MrBeast Doing at 10 Years Old? 10:24 Why Did MrBeast Want to Do YouTube? 15:05 Jimmy’s Illness 18:15 Is MrBeast Neurodivergent? 18:56 Core Components That Made MrBeast Successful 20:26 MrBeast’s Handbook 21:31 Extreme Ambition 24:16 Characteristics Needed to Be Successful 25:34 [Missing Title] 27:04 The Single Worst Trait in an Employee 28:48 Do You Get Frustrated When People Can't Match Your Obsession? 29:41 MrBeast’s Thoughts on Hiring 32:56 Dealing With Negativity 37:28 Has Negativity Ever Gotten to MrBeast? 43:33 Workaholism 47:04 How Is MrBeast Feeling Right Now? 47:36 Ads 48:45 MrBeast’s Mental Health 52:06 Is MrBeast Happy? 55:32 Has MrBeast Ever Wanted to Stop YouTube? 58:01 MrBeast’s Love Life 1:00:28 Will MrBeast Have Kids? 1:01:23 How Big Are MrBeast’s Businesses? 1:02:49 When Is Enough, Enough? 1:03:44 Does MrBeast Struggle With Focus? 1:04:29 MrBeast and Ethical Sourcing for Feastables 1:08:20 Why Does MrBeast Care So Much? 1:08:41 Would MrBeast Sell Feastables or His YouTube Channel? 1:11:14 MrBeast’s Advice and Focus on Details 1:13:28 Obsession With Details 1:17:17 Constantly Fighting to Raise Standards 1:18:26 Does MrBeast Worry About Views? 1:21:05 How Experimentation Helps MrBeast 1:22:37 Ads 1:24:36 Beast Games 1:28:34 Giving Away So Much Money 1:31:48 How Successful Was Beast Games? 1:32:55 Where Will MrBeast Be in 10 Years? 1:34:43 What Would MrBeast Say to His Younger Self? 1:35:45 What Would MrBeast Have Told His Mom When Younger? 1:39:50 The Guest’s Last Question Follow MrBeast:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3Qob9dx  MrBeast YouTube - https://bit.ly/3D9YaZU Beast Philanthropy - https://bit.ly/3D6HJxt   Beast Games - https://amzn.to/3EJJ26a Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off WHOOP - https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMrBeast: If You Want To Be Liked, Don't Help People! I Lost Tens Of Millions On Beast Games... But I'm Worth $1 Billion!341c267e-c62d-4538-8889-69896ade8b4bThu, 20 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +00006205https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2025) As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2025)8637cbd7-2302-44f5-bc72-f8f0c6afd29dThu, 20 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Unity of Soul and Body (2025) The soul and the body “are not two natures united, but rather their union forms a single nature.” The Catechism introduces us to this profound mystery and begins to unpack our nature as a body and as a soul. Fr. Mike shows us how so much pain and confusion in modern times—and indeed throughout history—stems from an attempt to separate these two inseparable parts of our being. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 362-368. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The soul and the body “are not two natures united, but rather their union forms a single nature.” The Catechism introduces us to this profound mystery and begins to unpack our nature as a body and as a soul. Fr. Mike shows us how so much pain and confusion in modern times—and indeed throughout history—stems from an attempt to separate these two inseparable parts of our being. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 362-368. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 51: Unity of Soul and Body (2025)4bc6b790-89b3-4071-8bfe-30008c3bcdb9Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Unity of Soul and Body (2025) The soul and the body “are not two natures united, but rather their union forms a single nature.” The Catechism introduces us to this profound mystery and begins to unpack our nature as a body and as a soul. Fr. Mike shows us how so much pain and confusion in modern times—and indeed throughout history—stems from an attempt to separate these two inseparable parts of our being. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 362-368. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The soul and the body “are not two natures united, but rather their union forms a single nature.” The Catechism introduces us to this profound mystery and begins to unpack our nature as a body and as a soul. Fr. Mike shows us how so much pain and confusion in modern times—and indeed throughout history—stems from an attempt to separate these two inseparable parts of our being. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 362-368. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 51: Unity of Soul and Body (2025)d37e4116-5bf8-4c0b-999b-efe24c6b1300Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2025) As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2025)fb72ad95-9e59-40ef-9477-53f80b6ec449Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2025) As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2025)4992ad52-fa8e-4dac-9eb4-085878173a73Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2025) As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2025)f72f0988-41c8-45b2-b98e-f58311875a53Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPleasing Gifts"Our youth group is helping out at a preschool program at church next week," Charlotte told her mother as she helped weed the flower beds. "Bria has a great voice, so she's going to teach the kids songs, and Eduardo's a lot of fun, so he's in charge of games." Charlotte sighed. "I'm just helping with check-in." "Well, that's an important part of the program too," Mom said. "They need to make sure all the kids are accounted for and direct them where to go."Charlotte shrugged. "I really want to help out and serve the Lord--I just wish I had more to offer.""Charlotte, that's not--" Mom was interrupted by a squeal from little Billy, who was hurrying across the lawn toward them."I make present for Mommy!" he called. Clutched in his soil-stained little hands was a small pot half-filled with dirt. Billy had stuck a dandelion into the dirt. Charlotte grinned as Billy ran toward them with a huge smile on his face.Mom turned to Charlotte. "It's a dumb present, isn't it?" she asked quietly. "That old pot he used is cracked and dirty. And that's just a weed! He should have brought me roses from the florist."Charlotte looked horrified. "Mom! How would he get them? He's only three! You're not going to tell him that, are you?"When Billy reached them, Mom bent down and took the flower pot he offered. "Thank you, Billy Boy! I'll put this right in the middle of our dining room table." She gave him a hug and then turned back to Charlotte as Billy ran off. "Actually, I love Billy's gift, even if it's not perfect. I know he brought it to me because he loves me. And when we offer gifts to God, with real love in our hearts, don't you think He's pleased and accepts them too--no matter how big or small they seem?""You're talking about me helping with check-in next week, aren't you?" asked Charlotte.Mom nodded. "I'm glad Billy brought me the gift he was able to give me. That's what God wants us to do too. He wants us to do what we can to serve Him out of love and gratitude for all He's done for us." –Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Our youth group is helping out at a preschool program at church next week," Charlotte told her mother as she helped weed the flower beds. "Bria has a great voice, so she's going to teach the kids songs, and Eduardo's a lot of fun, so he's in charge of games." Charlotte sighed. "I'm just helping with check-in." "Well, that's an important part of the program too," Mom said. "They need to make sure all the kids are accounted for and direct them where to go."Charlotte shrugged. "I really want to help out and serve the Lord--I just wish I had more to offer.""Charlotte, that's not--" Mom was interrupted by a squeal from little Billy, who was hurrying across the lawn toward them."I make present for Mommy!" he called. Clutched in his soil-stained little hands was a small pot half-filled with dirt. Billy had stuck a dandelion into the dirt. Charlotte grinned as Billy ran toward them with a huge smile on his face.Mom turned to Charlotte. "It's a dumb present, isn't it?" she asked quietly. "That old pot he used is cracked and dirty. And that's just a weed! He should have brought me roses from the florist."Charlotte looked horrified. "Mom! How would he get them? He's only three! You're not going to tell him that, are you?"When Billy reached them, Mom bent down and took the flower pot he offered. "Thank you, Billy Boy! I'll put this right in the middle of our dining room table." She gave him a hug and then turned back to Charlotte as Billy ran off. "Actually, I love Billy's gift, even if it's not perfect. I know he brought it to me because he loves me. And when we offer gifts to God, with real love in our hearts, don't you think He's pleased and accepts them too--no matter how big or small they seem?""You're talking about me helping with check-in next week, aren't you?" asked Charlotte.Mom nodded. "I'm glad Billy brought me the gift he was able to give me. That's what God wants us to do too. He wants us to do what we can to serve Him out of love and gratitude for all He's done for us." –Tanya Ferdinandusz

Pleasing Gifts1b9b6809-b80d-4874-9e3d-4ebab566666bThu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Pleasing Gifts Bible Reading: Mark 14:3-9 “Our youth group is helping out at a preschool program at church next week,” Charlotte told her mother as she helped weed the flower beds. “Bria has a great voice, so she’s going to teach the kids songs, and Eduardo’s a lot of fun, so he’s in charge of games.” Charlotte sighed. “I’m just helping with check-in.” “Well, that’s an important part of the program too,” Mom said. “They need to make sure all the kids are accounted for and direct them where to go.” Charlotte shrugged. “I really want to help out and serve the Lord–I just wish I had more to offer.” “Charlotte, that’s not–” Mom was interrupted by a squeal from little Billy, who was hurrying across the lawn toward them. “I make present for Mommy!” he called. Clutched in his soil-stained little hands was a small pot half-filled with dirt. Billy had stuck a dandelion into the dirt. Charlotte grinned as Billy ran toward them with a huge smile on his face. Mom turned to Charlotte. “It’s a dumb present, isn’t it?” she asked quietly. “That old pot he used is cracked and dirty. And that’s just a weed! He should have brought me roses from the florist.” Charlotte looked horrified. “Mom! How would he get them? He’s only three! You’re not going to tell him that, are you?” When Billy reached them, Mom bent down and took the flower pot he offered. “Thank you, Billy Boy! I’ll put this right in the middle of our dining room table.” She gave him a hug and then turned back to Charlotte as Billy ran off. “Actually, I love Billy’s gift, even if it’s not perfect. I know he brought it to me because he loves me. And when we offer gifts to God, with real love in our hearts, don’t you think He’s pleased and accepts them too–no matter how big or small they seem?” “You’re talking about me helping with check-in next week, aren’t you?” asked Charlotte. Mom nodded. “I’m glad Billy brought me the gift he was able to give me. That’s what God wants us to do too. He wants us to do what we can to serve Him out of love and gratitude for all He’s done for us.” –Tanya Ferdinandusz How About You?Do you give gifts of your time, money, or talents to God? Don’t compare what you can do with what others do or spend time wishing you had talents God gave to someone else. He wants you to serve Him with the abilities He gave you. If your heart is filled with love for God and gratitude for everything Jesus has done for you, He accepts your gifts with great joy. Today’s Key Verse:We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. (NIV) (Romans 12:6 ) Today’s Key Thought:God loves your gifts to Him

Bible Reading: Mark 14:3-9 “Our youth group is helping out at a preschool program at church next week,” Charlotte told her mother as she helped weed the flower beds. “Bria has a great voice, so she’s going to teach the kids songs, and Eduardo’s a lot of fun, so he’s in charge of games.” Charlotte sighed. “I’m just helping with check-in.” “Well, that’s an important part of the program too,” Mom said. “They need to make sure all the kids are accounted for and direct them where to go.” Charlotte shrugged. “I really want to help out and serve the Lord–I just wish I had more to offer.” “Charlotte, that’s not–” Mom was interrupted by a squeal from little Billy, who was hurrying across the lawn toward them. “I make present for Mommy!” he called. Clutched in his soil-stained little hands was a small pot half-filled with dirt. Billy had stuck a dandelion into the dirt. Charlotte grinned as Billy ran toward them with a huge smile on his face. Mom turned to Charlotte. “It’s a dumb present, isn’t it?” she asked quietly. “That old pot he used is cracked and dirty. And that’s just a weed! He should have brought me roses from the florist.” Charlotte looked horrified. “Mom! How would he get them? He’s only three! You’re not going to tell him that, are you?” When Billy reached them, Mom bent down and took the flower pot he offered. “Thank you, Billy Boy! I’ll put this right in the middle of our dining room table.” She gave him a hug and then turned back to Charlotte as Billy ran off. “Actually, I love Billy’s gift, even if it’s not perfect. I know he brought it to me because he loves me. And when we offer gifts to God, with real love in our hearts, don’t you think He’s pleased and accepts them too–no matter how big or small they seem?” “You’re talking about me helping with check-in next week, aren’t you?” asked Charlotte. Mom nodded. “I’m glad Billy brought me the gift he was able to give me. That’s what God wants us to do too. He wants us to do what we can to serve Him out of love and gratitude for all He’s done for us.” –Tanya Ferdinandusz How About You?Do you give gifts of your time, money, or talents to God? Don’t compare what you can do with what others do or spend time wishing you had talents God gave to someone else. He wants you to serve Him with the abilities He gave you. If your heart is filled with love for God and gratitude for everything Jesus has done for you, He accepts your gifts with great joy. Today’s Key Verse:We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. (NIV) (Romans 12:6 ) Today’s Key Thought:God loves your gifts to Him

Pleasing Gifts 301def3a-abc6-43d7-9c62-2566727b03d8Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#364: But it’s Not How I Expected it to happen- Elisha part 92 Kings 5: 8-15 In today&rsquo;s episode, we continue our Elisha series with the story of Naaman, the mighty army commander who had a big problem&mdash;he had leprosy! He expected a grand, powerful miracle when he went to Elisha for healing, but what he got was something much simpler... and it wasn&rsquo;t what he expected at all! Join us as we explore how God&rsquo;s healing works in unexpected ways, why Naaman almost missed his miracle, and how trusting God&mdash;even in the small, ordinary steps&mdash;leads to something greater ------------------------------------------------ ❤️Special February 2025 Offer: Give One, Get One!For this month only, when you purchase a 1 year Patreon membership, you&rsquo;ll get to gift a membership of equal value for FREE! 🎉 Go to kbspodcast.com to enjoy! &nbsp; ❤️⭐ Support the Show! Leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! 🌟 Share this episode with friends and family. Follow us on Instagram for more fun Bible content! 📩 Connect With Us: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Kings 5: 8-15 In today&rsquo;s episode, we continue our Elisha series with the story of Naaman, the mighty army commander who had a big problem&mdash;he had leprosy! He expected a grand, powerful miracle when he went to Elisha for healing, but what he got was something much simpler... and it wasn&rsquo;t what he expected at all! Join us as we explore how God&rsquo;s healing works in unexpected ways, why Naaman almost missed his miracle, and how trusting God&mdash;even in the small, ordinary steps&mdash;leads to something greater ------------------------------------------------ ❤️Special February 2025 Offer: Give One, Get One!For this month only, when you purchase a 1 year Patreon membership, you&rsquo;ll get to gift a membership of equal value for FREE! 🎉 Go to kbspodcast.com to enjoy! &nbsp; ❤️⭐ Support the Show! Leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! 🌟 Share this episode with friends and family. Follow us on Instagram for more fun Bible content! 📩 Connect With Us: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#364: But it’s Not How I Expected it to happen- Elisha part 973bd3f66-f21e-4150-ac48-cb395a6a0aefWed, 19 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000667https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYou're The Best with Sig MullerGod is always pursuing us. Sometimes, however, it takes a pretty strong thump to get our attention. What's interesting is what else changes after God finally reaches us. The world may look like a totally different place. Join me in this episode as Sig Muller describes his (medical) death and recovery. His perspective on life and the faith is forever changed because of those events. He rediscovered his Catholic faith in a new and powerful way. You can read more about Sig on his website: https://www.betheworldsbest.com/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

God is always pursuing us. Sometimes, however, it takes a pretty strong thump to get our attention. What's interesting is what else changes after God finally reaches us. The world may look like a totally different place. Join me in this episode as Sig Muller describes his (medical) death and recovery. His perspective on life and the faith is forever changed because of those events. He rediscovered his Catholic faith in a new and powerful way. You can read more about Sig on his website: https://www.betheworldsbest.com/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullYou're The Best with Sig Mullercfbb117d-0d97-433e-b475-0d9ad333d5abWed, 19 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2025) Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2025)e9213118-a6e2-43ca-8507-74cd2ff1bd5eWed, 19 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: The Dignity of Man (2025) “God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). The Catechism teaches us about man’s God-given dignity and unique place in creation. Fr. Mike explains the unity that exists between all persons, and how this necessitates a “law of human solidarity and charity.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 355-361. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). The Catechism teaches us about man’s God-given dignity and unique place in creation. Fr. Mike explains the unity that exists between all persons, and how this necessitates a “law of human solidarity and charity.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 355-361. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 50: The Dignity of Man (2025)daca0e64-0d3a-4f20-9dc7-30cf725e60a7Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: The Dignity of Man (2025) “God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). The Catechism teaches us about man’s God-given dignity and unique place in creation. Fr. Mike explains the unity that exists between all persons, and how this necessitates a “law of human solidarity and charity.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 355-361. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). The Catechism teaches us about man’s God-given dignity and unique place in creation. Fr. Mike explains the unity that exists between all persons, and how this necessitates a “law of human solidarity and charity.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 355-361. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 50: The Dignity of Man (2025)58f65277-5ced-45ea-b7d7-b6f57b697fa1Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2025) Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2025)eaa7330d-e989-4fb9-98fa-cd110a5b924cWed, 19 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2025) Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2025)f4946f86-1fa5-4121-85ad-4855dbedaa6fWed, 19 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2025) Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2025)643d9339-3916-49b1-a50f-4bbb14cbba8eWed, 19 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHomeless and HungryThe cold winter wind bit at Maryam's nose and ears as she and her mother were shopping downtown. "Can we stop at the pet store and get some birdseed?" asked Maryam. Mom agreed, and they headed for the store.As they passed an alley, they saw a man sleeping there, huddled against a wall. He was shivering in a shabby coat, his hands bare and his toes poking out from his shoes. Maryam grabbed her mother by the hand and quickly pulled her past the alley. "What's wrong?" asked Mom."That man made me nervous," said Maryam. "Why is he dressed like that? And why is he sleeping on the street on such a cold day?""He must be homeless," said Mom."We talked about homeless people at school," Maryam said as they went into the pet store. "But I didn't think there were any in small towns like ours."After buying a bag of birdseed, Maryam and her mother started back to the car. As they passed the alley, they saw that the man was gone. Mom looked sad. "I hope he's okay." When they got home, Maryam filled the family's backyard feeder with birdseed. Then she went inside and rubbed the cold from her tingling fingers. She joined her mother at the window, and they watched birds swoop down to the feeder. "I'm glad we can put out seeds for them," Maryam said. "It's so cold, and it's hard for them to find food. They might die without us." Maryam smiled as she watched the birds flutter around the feeder and peck at the seeds. "You know what? Some verses I read in my Bible this morning said God knows about every sparrow that falls. He cares about birds.""Yes," said Mom. "And He cares about people much more than birds. People are so valuable to Him that Jesus became one of us so we could be saved from sin and live with Him forever."Maryam stared out at the snowy backyard, thinking of the man they'd seen. "We found a way to help the birds through the cold winter. Maybe we could find a way to help homeless people too." "I'm sure we can," Mom said. "Let's come up with some ideas." –Daryl B. Knauer

The cold winter wind bit at Maryam's nose and ears as she and her mother were shopping downtown. "Can we stop at the pet store and get some birdseed?" asked Maryam. Mom agreed, and they headed for the store.As they passed an alley, they saw a man sleeping there, huddled against a wall. He was shivering in a shabby coat, his hands bare and his toes poking out from his shoes. Maryam grabbed her mother by the hand and quickly pulled her past the alley. "What's wrong?" asked Mom."That man made me nervous," said Maryam. "Why is he dressed like that? And why is he sleeping on the street on such a cold day?""He must be homeless," said Mom."We talked about homeless people at school," Maryam said as they went into the pet store. "But I didn't think there were any in small towns like ours."After buying a bag of birdseed, Maryam and her mother started back to the car. As they passed the alley, they saw that the man was gone. Mom looked sad. "I hope he's okay." When they got home, Maryam filled the family's backyard feeder with birdseed. Then she went inside and rubbed the cold from her tingling fingers. She joined her mother at the window, and they watched birds swoop down to the feeder. "I'm glad we can put out seeds for them," Maryam said. "It's so cold, and it's hard for them to find food. They might die without us." Maryam smiled as she watched the birds flutter around the feeder and peck at the seeds. "You know what? Some verses I read in my Bible this morning said God knows about every sparrow that falls. He cares about birds.""Yes," said Mom. "And He cares about people much more than birds. People are so valuable to Him that Jesus became one of us so we could be saved from sin and live with Him forever."Maryam stared out at the snowy backyard, thinking of the man they'd seen. "We found a way to help the birds through the cold winter. Maybe we could find a way to help homeless people too." "I'm sure we can," Mom said. "Let's come up with some ideas." –Daryl B. Knauer

Homeless and Hungrya9b0acdb-a1d2-4fc6-a89b-2018cfffea1dWed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Homeless and Hungry Bible Reading: Matthew 10:29-31; 25:31-40 The cold winter wind bit at Maryam’s nose and ears as she and her mother were shopping downtown. “Can we stop at the pet store and get some birdseed?” asked Maryam. Mom agreed, and they headed for the store. As they passed an alley, they saw a man sleeping there, huddled against a wall. He was shivering in a shabby coat, his hands bare and his toes poking out from his shoes. Maryam grabbed her mother by the hand and quickly pulled her past the alley. “What’s wrong?” asked Mom. “That man made me nervous,” said Maryam. “Why is he dressed like that? And why is he sleeping on the street on such a cold day?” “He must be homeless,” said Mom. “We talked about homeless people at school,” Maryam said as they went into the pet store. “But I didn’t think there were any in small towns like ours.” After buying a bag of birdseed, Maryam and her mother started back to the car. As they passed the alley, they saw that the man was gone. Mom looked sad. “I hope he’s okay.” When they got home, Maryam filled the family’s backyard feeder with birdseed. Then she went inside and rubbed the cold from her tingling fingers. She joined her mother at the window, and they watched birds swoop down to the feeder. “I’m glad we can put out seeds for them,” Maryam said. “It’s so cold, and it’s hard for them to find food. They might die without us.” Maryam smiled as she watched the birds flutter around the feeder and peck at the seeds. “You know what? Some verses I read in my Bible this morning said God knows about every sparrow that falls. He cares about birds.” “Yes,” said Mom. “And He cares about people much more than birds. People are so valuable to Him that Jesus became one of us so we could be saved from sin and live with Him forever.” Maryam stared out at the snowy backyard, thinking of the man they’d seen. “We found a way to help the birds through the cold winter. Maybe we could find a way to help homeless people too.” “I’m sure we can,” Mom said. “Let’s come up with some ideas.” –Daryl B. Knauer How About You?Do you know of someone who’s in need? In today’s Key Verse, Jesus tells Christians that doing something for someone in need is the same as doing it for Him. Think about what you could do. Perhaps you could donate food, money, or even your time to your church or another organization that helps people. Ask God to show you how you can share His love by helping those in need. Today’s Key Verse:Truly I [Jesus] tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. (NIV) (Matthew 25:40) Today’s Key Thought:Help those in need

Bible Reading: Matthew 10:29-31; 25:31-40 The cold winter wind bit at Maryam’s nose and ears as she and her mother were shopping downtown. “Can we stop at the pet store and get some birdseed?” asked Maryam. Mom agreed, and they headed for the store. As they passed an alley, they saw a man sleeping there, huddled against a wall. He was shivering in a shabby coat, his hands bare and his toes poking out from his shoes. Maryam grabbed her mother by the hand and quickly pulled her past the alley. “What’s wrong?” asked Mom. “That man made me nervous,” said Maryam. “Why is he dressed like that? And why is he sleeping on the street on such a cold day?” “He must be homeless,” said Mom. “We talked about homeless people at school,” Maryam said as they went into the pet store. “But I didn’t think there were any in small towns like ours.” After buying a bag of birdseed, Maryam and her mother started back to the car. As they passed the alley, they saw that the man was gone. Mom looked sad. “I hope he’s okay.” When they got home, Maryam filled the family’s backyard feeder with birdseed. Then she went inside and rubbed the cold from her tingling fingers. She joined her mother at the window, and they watched birds swoop down to the feeder. “I’m glad we can put out seeds for them,” Maryam said. “It’s so cold, and it’s hard for them to find food. They might die without us.” Maryam smiled as she watched the birds flutter around the feeder and peck at the seeds. “You know what? Some verses I read in my Bible this morning said God knows about every sparrow that falls. He cares about birds.” “Yes,” said Mom. “And He cares about people much more than birds. People are so valuable to Him that Jesus became one of us so we could be saved from sin and live with Him forever.” Maryam stared out at the snowy backyard, thinking of the man they’d seen. “We found a way to help the birds through the cold winter. Maybe we could find a way to help homeless people too.” “I’m sure we can,” Mom said. “Let’s come up with some ideas.” –Daryl B. Knauer How About You?Do you know of someone who’s in need? In today’s Key Verse, Jesus tells Christians that doing something for someone in need is the same as doing it for Him. Think about what you could do. Perhaps you could donate food, money, or even your time to your church or another organization that helps people. Ask God to show you how you can share His love by helping those in need. Today’s Key Verse:Truly I [Jesus] tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. (NIV) (Matthew 25:40) Today’s Key Thought:Help those in need

Homeless and Hungry f57e47c4-8173-403e-b01a-bb0890d80487Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2025) Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2025)86837415-199b-4184-869b-5dadc950e06fTue, 18 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: We Are Created For Worship (2025) There is a solidarity among all of God’s creatures because all are oriented to give glory to God. We learn that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, sanctifying it and blessing it. Fr. Mike tells us that all creatures were made with a view to the Sabbath, created for the worship and adoration of God. We are all called to the sacred task of worshiping God and nothing else should take precedence over it. We end with an “In Brief” review of all we have learned in recent sessions about the physical world, the spiritual world, angels, and creation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 344-354. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There is a solidarity among all of God’s creatures because all are oriented to give glory to God. We learn that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, sanctifying it and blessing it. Fr. Mike tells us that all creatures were made with a view to the Sabbath, created for the worship and adoration of God. We are all called to the sacred task of worshiping God and nothing else should take precedence over it. We end with an “In Brief” review of all we have learned in recent sessions about the physical world, the spiritual world, angels, and creation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 344-354. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 49: We Are Created For Worship (2025)1cbe6041-58f9-4328-ac02-763667991fa6Tue, 18 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: We Are Created For Worship (2025) There is a solidarity among all of God’s creatures because all are oriented to give glory to God. We learn that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, sanctifying it and blessing it. Fr. Mike tells us that all creatures were made with a view to the Sabbath, created for the worship and adoration of God. We are all called to the sacred task of worshiping God and nothing else should take precedence over it. We end with an “In Brief” review of all we have learned in recent sessions about the physical world, the spiritual world, angels, and creation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 344-354. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There is a solidarity among all of God’s creatures because all are oriented to give glory to God. We learn that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, sanctifying it and blessing it. Fr. Mike tells us that all creatures were made with a view to the Sabbath, created for the worship and adoration of God. We are all called to the sacred task of worshiping God and nothing else should take precedence over it. We end with an “In Brief” review of all we have learned in recent sessions about the physical world, the spiritual world, angels, and creation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 344-354. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 49: We Are Created For Worship (2025)9d123bbf-c048-4fbd-8b98-dbc24184edbfTue, 18 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2025) Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2025)b49fee29-49c4-41ed-8c0b-79b2a43107dfTue, 18 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2025) Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2025)c3423240-0af6-4dfa-b3b5-0a929481c996Tue, 18 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2025) Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2025)7330973c-3026-4246-8a46-0f31432724f9Tue, 18 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStanding on the Bible"What are you doing, Thomas?" William stared at his little brother in shock. "Mom, come quick!"Mom came running into the room. "Who got hurt?" she asked, then frowned. "Thomas, why in the world are you standing on a Bible?" Thomas grinned. "We learned about it in Sunday school today. The Bible is God's Word, and we're supposed to stand on it!" He thrust his hand into the air. William began to laugh. "Thomas, you're not supposed to actually stand on the Bible. That's just a fancy way to talk."Now Mom laughed. "You mean a figure of speech?" "Yeah, that," William agreed, eyeing the Bible. "We aren't supposed to stand on the Bible, we're supposed to read it." "Then why do we sing about standing on it?" Thomas stepped onto the floor, looking confused. "Standing on the Bible means standing firm in its truth." Mom picked up the Bible and flipped to Ephesians 6. "Sometimes people explain ideas using things we're familiar with to help us understand. The armor of God is a good example. Is the armor of God actual armor that you need to buckle and fasten?"Thomas shook his head. "No, but that would be cool. I could be like a knight!""Ephesians 6:10 tells us to be strong in the Lord," continued Mom. "The devil tries to get us to doubt God's goodness and His promises in the Bible and give in to sinful temptations. Standing firm means remembering that God is so good that He sent His Son to die on the cross for our sins and that Jesus gives us the strength to resist temptation. It means trusting that Jesus's sacrifice saves us from sin completely and being confident in God's endless love for us. As we learn what the Bible says about Jesus and embrace its truth, it helps us stand firm against the devil's tricks.""So, instead of standing on the Bible, we want the Bible inside us?" asked Thomas.William frowned. "What? You don't eat the Bible either!" "Memorizing means the verses are stuck inside my brain," Thomas explained. "So, if the Bible is stuck inside my brain, then I can stand on its truth!" Thomas threw his fist into the air again, making both Mom and William laugh. –Kimberly Brokish

"What are you doing, Thomas?" William stared at his little brother in shock. "Mom, come quick!"Mom came running into the room. "Who got hurt?" she asked, then frowned. "Thomas, why in the world are you standing on a Bible?" Thomas grinned. "We learned about it in Sunday school today. The Bible is God's Word, and we're supposed to stand on it!" He thrust his hand into the air. William began to laugh. "Thomas, you're not supposed to actually stand on the Bible. That's just a fancy way to talk."Now Mom laughed. "You mean a figure of speech?" "Yeah, that," William agreed, eyeing the Bible. "We aren't supposed to stand on the Bible, we're supposed to read it." "Then why do we sing about standing on it?" Thomas stepped onto the floor, looking confused. "Standing on the Bible means standing firm in its truth." Mom picked up the Bible and flipped to Ephesians 6. "Sometimes people explain ideas using things we're familiar with to help us understand. The armor of God is a good example. Is the armor of God actual armor that you need to buckle and fasten?"Thomas shook his head. "No, but that would be cool. I could be like a knight!""Ephesians 6:10 tells us to be strong in the Lord," continued Mom. "The devil tries to get us to doubt God's goodness and His promises in the Bible and give in to sinful temptations. Standing firm means remembering that God is so good that He sent His Son to die on the cross for our sins and that Jesus gives us the strength to resist temptation. It means trusting that Jesus's sacrifice saves us from sin completely and being confident in God's endless love for us. As we learn what the Bible says about Jesus and embrace its truth, it helps us stand firm against the devil's tricks.""So, instead of standing on the Bible, we want the Bible inside us?" asked Thomas.William frowned. "What? You don't eat the Bible either!" "Memorizing means the verses are stuck inside my brain," Thomas explained. "So, if the Bible is stuck inside my brain, then I can stand on its truth!" Thomas threw his fist into the air again, making both Mom and William laugh. –Kimberly Brokish

Standing on the Bible84bbeb85-41b3-4693-ad98-3f6ccf9d2093Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Standing on the Bible Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:10-17 “What are you doing, Thomas?” William stared at his little brother in shock. “Mom, come quick!” Mom came running into the room. “Who got hurt?” she asked, then frowned. “Thomas, why in the world are you standing on a Bible?” Thomas grinned. “We learned about it in Sunday school today. The Bible is God’s Word, and we’re supposed to stand on it!” He thrust his hand into the air. William began to laugh. “Thomas, you’re not supposed to actually stand on the Bible. That’s just a fancy way to talk.” Now Mom laughed. “You mean a figure of speech?” “Yeah, that,” William agreed, eyeing the Bible. “We aren’t supposed to stand on the Bible, we’re supposed to read it.” “Then why do we sing about standing on it?” Thomas stepped onto the floor, looking confused. “Standing on the Bible means standing firm in its truth.” Mom picked up the Bible and flipped to Ephesians 6. “Sometimes people explain ideas using things we’re familiar with to help us understand. The armor of God is a good example. Is the armor of God actual armor that you need to buckle and fasten?” Thomas shook his head. “No, but that would be cool. I could be like a knight!” “Ephesians 6:10 tells us to be strong in the Lord,” continued Mom. “The devil tries to get us to doubt God’s goodness and His promises in the Bible and give in to sinful temptations. Standing firm means remembering that God is so good that He sent His Son to die on the cross for our sins and that Jesus gives us the strength to resist temptation. It means trusting that Jesus’s sacrifice saves us from sin completely and being confident in God’s endless love for us. As we learn what the Bible says about Jesus and embrace its truth, it helps us stand firm against the devil’s tricks.” “So, instead of standing on the Bible, we want the Bible inside us?” asked Thomas. William frowned. “What? You don’t eat the Bible either!” “Memorizing means the verses are stuck inside my brain,” Thomas explained. “So, if the Bible is stuck inside my brain, then I can stand on its truth!” Thomas threw his fist into the air again, making both Mom and William laugh. –Kimberly Brokish How About You?Are you standing firm in the truth of God’s Word? Satan is very tricky, and he wants all of us to sin and doubt God. But the Bible tells us the truth about God’s goodness and His love for us. It tells us how we have the power to resist sin through Jesus. By reading God’s Word, memorizing it, and learning about it with others, we can equip ourselves to stand firm against the devil’s lies by remembering the strength we have in Jesus. Today’s Key Verse:Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground. (NIV) (Ephesians 6:13) Today’s Key Thought:Stand firm in God’s Word

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:10-17 “What are you doing, Thomas?” William stared at his little brother in shock. “Mom, come quick!” Mom came running into the room. “Who got hurt?” she asked, then frowned. “Thomas, why in the world are you standing on a Bible?” Thomas grinned. “We learned about it in Sunday school today. The Bible is God’s Word, and we’re supposed to stand on it!” He thrust his hand into the air. William began to laugh. “Thomas, you’re not supposed to actually stand on the Bible. That’s just a fancy way to talk.” Now Mom laughed. “You mean a figure of speech?” “Yeah, that,” William agreed, eyeing the Bible. “We aren’t supposed to stand on the Bible, we’re supposed to read it.” “Then why do we sing about standing on it?” Thomas stepped onto the floor, looking confused. “Standing on the Bible means standing firm in its truth.” Mom picked up the Bible and flipped to Ephesians 6. “Sometimes people explain ideas using things we’re familiar with to help us understand. The armor of God is a good example. Is the armor of God actual armor that you need to buckle and fasten?” Thomas shook his head. “No, but that would be cool. I could be like a knight!” “Ephesians 6:10 tells us to be strong in the Lord,” continued Mom. “The devil tries to get us to doubt God’s goodness and His promises in the Bible and give in to sinful temptations. Standing firm means remembering that God is so good that He sent His Son to die on the cross for our sins and that Jesus gives us the strength to resist temptation. It means trusting that Jesus’s sacrifice saves us from sin completely and being confident in God’s endless love for us. As we learn what the Bible says about Jesus and embrace its truth, it helps us stand firm against the devil’s tricks.” “So, instead of standing on the Bible, we want the Bible inside us?” asked Thomas. William frowned. “What? You don’t eat the Bible either!” “Memorizing means the verses are stuck inside my brain,” Thomas explained. “So, if the Bible is stuck inside my brain, then I can stand on its truth!” Thomas threw his fist into the air again, making both Mom and William laugh. –Kimberly Brokish How About You?Are you standing firm in the truth of God’s Word? Satan is very tricky, and he wants all of us to sin and doubt God. But the Bible tells us the truth about God’s goodness and His love for us. It tells us how we have the power to resist sin through Jesus. By reading God’s Word, memorizing it, and learning about it with others, we can equip ourselves to stand firm against the devil’s lies by remembering the strength we have in Jesus. Today’s Key Verse:Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground. (NIV) (Ephesians 6:13) Today’s Key Thought:Stand firm in God’s Word

Standing on the Bible 50fdac00-5153-4455-88e0-0c52b24fff54Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags238 - How to Forgive YourselfThe instruction to forgive is a fundamental Christian idea. It's present even in the Our Father prayer. We're told that if we do not forgive, we shall not be forgiven. But what about if the person who has hurt us the most is...ourself? Odds are this is probably the case for most people (though some may try to transfer the debt to others.) Join me in this episode as I discuss how to forgive yourself. This is a critical skill in order to extend forgiveness and charity to others, even those you love the most. You cannot give what you do not have. It's not easy though; as a general rule, the more I have been hurt, the harder it is for me to forgive. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

The instruction to forgive is a fundamental Christian idea. It's present even in the Our Father prayer. We're told that if we do not forgive, we shall not be forgiven. But what about if the person who has hurt us the most is...ourself? Odds are this is probably the case for most people (though some may try to transfer the debt to others.) Join me in this episode as I discuss how to forgive yourself. This is a critical skill in order to extend forgiveness and charity to others, even those you love the most. You cannot give what you do not have. It's not easy though; as a general rule, the more I have been hurt, the harder it is for me to forgive. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

full238 - How to Forgive Yourself35e0d6c3-cdfa-454f-aa94-1fc01c4e437cMon, 17 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBehavioural Psychologist: We're Not Having Enough Sex! Fat Makes You Attractive & The Poorer You Are The Friendlier You Are!Are we fighting against our own biology? Dr Bill von Hippel reveals how evolutionary psychology impacts love, success, and happiness.   Dr Bill von Hippel is a renowned social psychologist, evolutionary specialist, and Professor of Psychology at the University of Queensland. He is the author of books such as, ‘The Social Leap: The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us Happy’.  In this conversation, Dr Bill and Steven discuss topics such as, why high-achieving women struggle to find love, the top trait that makes you more attractive, the link between your wealth and social skills, and the future impact of falling birth rates.   00:00 Intro 02:21 What Does Dr. Von Hippel Do? 05:35 What Are We Getting Wrong as a Species? 09:01 Were Our Ancestors Happier Than Us? 12:45 Are We Forgetting to Be Grateful? 15:10 What Is the Price We Pay for Living in Cities? 17:07 Does Money Make You Happy? 18:03 What Is the Perfect Combination to Achieve Happiness? 20:56 How to Be Attractive 23:08 Why Is Humor an Attractive Trait? 24:11 Do Nice Guys Finish Last? 24:55 What Makes a Woman Attractive? 26:10 Is Attraction an Evolutionary or Social Construct? 27:22 Do Men Care If Women Are Rich? 29:09 Evolution and Homosexuality 31:40 The Economic Mismatch in Finding a Partner 34:52 What Tinder Tells Us About Matchmaking 37:06 What Are Dating Apps Like for Women? 39:59 What Is Pornography Doing to Us? 43:19 Are Populations Declining? 46:24 Are We at Risk of Extinction Due to Lack of Sex? 46:56 How Bill Would Encourage People to Have Children Again 49:11 Robots Raising Our Kids 52:44 Robot Experiments on Monkeys 53:27 Marriage and Happiness 56:33 Ads 57:28 Is There an Evolutionary Basis for ADHD and Neurodivergence? 59:57 Will There Be Less Neurodivergence With AI Development? 1:00:17 Will We Merge With Technology? 1:01:19 What Is the Evolutionary Basis for Depression and Anxiety? 1:02:53 Religion and Its Effect on Happiness 1:05:56 Why Do We Want to Believe in Something? 1:06:58 What Is the Meaning of Life? 1:10:07 How We Band Together in Tough Times Against Others 1:11:54 What Bill Knows About Power in Evolutionary Terms 1:12:53 What Is Powerful Body Language? 1:14:29 What Designer Brands Say About You 1:15:18 What Bill Learned About the Hadza Tribe and Living a Happy Life 1:17:06 Who Needs Each Other More, Men or Women? 1:19:06 Are We Meant to Be Monogamous? 1:20:22 Is Cheating Natural? 1:26:12 Ads 1:28:12 What's the Problem With Money? 1:30:53 The Benefits of Doing These 5 Things 1:34:04 What Is the Cost? 1:38:38 New Findings on Exercise and Unhealthy Habits 1:43:45 Do We All Need the Same Amount of Sleep? 1:48:44 Coffee's Impact on Our Bodies 1:49:12 How Can We Be More Social? 1:51:43 How Would You Save Humanity? Follow Dr Bill:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/aLJcqJMR0Qb  Twitter - https://x.com/BillvonHippel  You can pre-order Dr Bill’s book, ‘The Social Paradox: Autonomy, Connection, and Why We Need Both to Find Happiness’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/pRZgxqRR0Qb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett WHOOP - https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we fighting against our own biology? Dr Bill von Hippel reveals how evolutionary psychology impacts love, success, and happiness.   Dr Bill von Hippel is a renowned social psychologist, evolutionary specialist, and Professor of Psychology at the University of Queensland. He is the author of books such as, ‘The Social Leap: The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us Happy’.  In this conversation, Dr Bill and Steven discuss topics such as, why high-achieving women struggle to find love, the top trait that makes you more attractive, the link between your wealth and social skills, and the future impact of falling birth rates.   00:00 Intro 02:21 What Does Dr. Von Hippel Do? 05:35 What Are We Getting Wrong as a Species? 09:01 Were Our Ancestors Happier Than Us? 12:45 Are We Forgetting to Be Grateful? 15:10 What Is the Price We Pay for Living in Cities? 17:07 Does Money Make You Happy? 18:03 What Is the Perfect Combination to Achieve Happiness? 20:56 How to Be Attractive 23:08 Why Is Humor an Attractive Trait? 24:11 Do Nice Guys Finish Last? 24:55 What Makes a Woman Attractive? 26:10 Is Attraction an Evolutionary or Social Construct? 27:22 Do Men Care If Women Are Rich? 29:09 Evolution and Homosexuality 31:40 The Economic Mismatch in Finding a Partner 34:52 What Tinder Tells Us About Matchmaking 37:06 What Are Dating Apps Like for Women? 39:59 What Is Pornography Doing to Us? 43:19 Are Populations Declining? 46:24 Are We at Risk of Extinction Due to Lack of Sex? 46:56 How Bill Would Encourage People to Have Children Again 49:11 Robots Raising Our Kids 52:44 Robot Experiments on Monkeys 53:27 Marriage and Happiness 56:33 Ads 57:28 Is There an Evolutionary Basis for ADHD and Neurodivergence? 59:57 Will There Be Less Neurodivergence With AI Development? 1:00:17 Will We Merge With Technology? 1:01:19 What Is the Evolutionary Basis for Depression and Anxiety? 1:02:53 Religion and Its Effect on Happiness 1:05:56 Why Do We Want to Believe in Something? 1:06:58 What Is the Meaning of Life? 1:10:07 How We Band Together in Tough Times Against Others 1:11:54 What Bill Knows About Power in Evolutionary Terms 1:12:53 What Is Powerful Body Language? 1:14:29 What Designer Brands Say About You 1:15:18 What Bill Learned About the Hadza Tribe and Living a Happy Life 1:17:06 Who Needs Each Other More, Men or Women? 1:19:06 Are We Meant to Be Monogamous? 1:20:22 Is Cheating Natural? 1:26:12 Ads 1:28:12 What's the Problem With Money? 1:30:53 The Benefits of Doing These 5 Things 1:34:04 What Is the Cost? 1:38:38 New Findings on Exercise and Unhealthy Habits 1:43:45 Do We All Need the Same Amount of Sleep? 1:48:44 Coffee's Impact on Our Bodies 1:49:12 How Can We Be More Social? 1:51:43 How Would You Save Humanity? Follow Dr Bill:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/aLJcqJMR0Qb  Twitter - https://x.com/BillvonHippel  You can pre-order Dr Bill’s book, ‘The Social Paradox: Autonomy, Connection, and Why We Need Both to Find Happiness’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/pRZgxqRR0Qb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett WHOOP - https://JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBehavioural Psychologist: We're Not Having Enough Sex! Fat Makes You Attractive & The Poorer You Are The Friendlier You Are!cda49735-46c2-4ab8-ad05-a503a466738aMon, 17 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +00006983https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: God's Presence (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 48: God's Presence (2025)08c860cd-7724-4d29-ab99-4da0b30eedafMon, 17 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: Creation in Order (2025) God created all of the visible world in richness, diversity, and order, and everything owes its existence to God. Because all of creation comes from God, every creature has its own goodness and perfection and God wills the interdependence of all creatures. Father Mike helps us to see that God gave us the world for our use, but not for our abuse. Human beings are made in the image and likeness of God and we are charged with caring for the natural world and all of its creatures. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 337-343. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God created all of the visible world in richness, diversity, and order, and everything owes its existence to God. Because all of creation comes from God, every creature has its own goodness and perfection and God wills the interdependence of all creatures. Father Mike helps us to see that God gave us the world for our use, but not for our abuse. Human beings are made in the image and likeness of God and we are charged with caring for the natural world and all of its creatures. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 337-343. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 48: Creation in Order (2025)bbf0c00e-e5b1-4341-b118-32535c6c4d8bMon, 17 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: Creation in Order (2025) God created all of the visible world in richness, diversity, and order, and everything owes its existence to God. Because all of creation comes from God, every creature has its own goodness and perfection and God wills the interdependence of all creatures. Father Mike helps us to see that God gave us the world for our use, but not for our abuse. Human beings are made in the image and likeness of God and we are charged with caring for the natural world and all of its creatures. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 337-343. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God created all of the visible world in richness, diversity, and order, and everything owes its existence to God. Because all of creation comes from God, every creature has its own goodness and perfection and God wills the interdependence of all creatures. Father Mike helps us to see that God gave us the world for our use, but not for our abuse. Human beings are made in the image and likeness of God and we are charged with caring for the natural world and all of its creatures. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 337-343. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 48: Creation in Order (2025)8d9a6859-e5e7-47fe-8e07-f905e81419c5Mon, 17 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: God's Presence (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 48: God's Presence (2025)705f27e8-623d-44ec-b904-ebb0b1d95b2eMon, 17 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: God's Presence (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 48: God's Presence (2025)17eec5f6-1eea-4788-889e-ff450b7c5fdcMon, 17 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: God's Presence (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 48: God's Presence (2025)978d956b-23c3-4178-bc3e-c817ef3ac6baMon, 17 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBehind Castle Walls"Hurry! Pull up the drawbridge, Winston!" Mitchell hurried into the cardboard castle in their basement. "The enemy is coming!"Winston pulled up the bridge, and both boys peered through narrow slits in the walls. "Now they won't be able to cross the moat," said Winston. "And even if they do, our strong walls will keep us safe."Just then Dad came down the stairs, followed by the boys' sister, Charis. "I think it's time for a break," he said, holding out a bowl of popcorn. They all sat in the courtyard of the castle, eating popcorn and admiring the corner towers made by big refrigerator boxes. The towers were connected by cardboard walls."This castle is a lot of fun, Dad," said Mitchell. "Thanks for helping us build it." "This doesn't seem much like a castle to me," said Charis. "I thought castles were big, beautiful palaces with lots of fancy rooms.""This castle is really a fortress, not a palace," Dad said. "Fortresses were used years and years ago to protect people from their enemies." He took a handful of popcorn from the bowl. "Did you know that God is described as a fortress?" "He is?" asked Winston. "How can He be a fortress?""Well," said Dad, "remember that school shooting we heard about on the news this morning?" Charis nodded. "It scared me.""Me too," said Winston. "What if that happened at our school?""We live in a sinful world, and bad things happen all around us," said Dad. "But we can find peace by running to our fortress--Jesus, who sacrificed His life to save us from sin and death. We can draw close to Him and trust Him to take care of us." "But we could still get hit by an enemy arrow, even inside our castle," said Mitchell."That's right," said Dad. "And sometimes even Christians get hurt. But when we take refuge in the Lord, we can have peace knowing we're safe with Him. We can be sure that even if an arrow--some bad thing--strikes us, He will be with us. Even death itself cannot separate us from Jesus, because He conquered death when He rose again. No matter what happens, we can have peace knowing we've been given eternal life in Him." –Jody Hedlund

"Hurry! Pull up the drawbridge, Winston!" Mitchell hurried into the cardboard castle in their basement. "The enemy is coming!"Winston pulled up the bridge, and both boys peered through narrow slits in the walls. "Now they won't be able to cross the moat," said Winston. "And even if they do, our strong walls will keep us safe."Just then Dad came down the stairs, followed by the boys' sister, Charis. "I think it's time for a break," he said, holding out a bowl of popcorn. They all sat in the courtyard of the castle, eating popcorn and admiring the corner towers made by big refrigerator boxes. The towers were connected by cardboard walls."This castle is a lot of fun, Dad," said Mitchell. "Thanks for helping us build it." "This doesn't seem much like a castle to me," said Charis. "I thought castles were big, beautiful palaces with lots of fancy rooms.""This castle is really a fortress, not a palace," Dad said. "Fortresses were used years and years ago to protect people from their enemies." He took a handful of popcorn from the bowl. "Did you know that God is described as a fortress?" "He is?" asked Winston. "How can He be a fortress?""Well," said Dad, "remember that school shooting we heard about on the news this morning?" Charis nodded. "It scared me.""Me too," said Winston. "What if that happened at our school?""We live in a sinful world, and bad things happen all around us," said Dad. "But we can find peace by running to our fortress--Jesus, who sacrificed His life to save us from sin and death. We can draw close to Him and trust Him to take care of us." "But we could still get hit by an enemy arrow, even inside our castle," said Mitchell."That's right," said Dad. "And sometimes even Christians get hurt. But when we take refuge in the Lord, we can have peace knowing we're safe with Him. We can be sure that even if an arrow--some bad thing--strikes us, He will be with us. Even death itself cannot separate us from Jesus, because He conquered death when He rose again. No matter what happens, we can have peace knowing we've been given eternal life in Him." –Jody Hedlund

Behind Castle Walls0853a95f-5c03-4435-8ee1-c99f461ab32bMon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Behind Castle Walls Bible Reading: Psalm 31:1-5 “Hurry! Pull up the drawbridge, Winston!” Mitchell hurried into the cardboard castle in their basement. “The enemy is coming!” Winston pulled up the bridge, and both boys peered through narrow slits in the walls. “Now they won’t be able to cross the moat,” said Winston. “And even if they do, our strong walls will keep us safe.” Just then Dad came down the stairs, followed by the boys’ sister, Charis. “I think it’s time for a break,” he said, holding out a bowl of popcorn. They all sat in the courtyard of the castle, eating popcorn and admiring the corner towers made by big refrigerator boxes. The towers were connected by cardboard walls. “This castle is a lot of fun, Dad,” said Mitchell. “Thanks for helping us build it.” “This doesn’t seem much like a castle to me,” said Charis. “I thought castles were big, beautiful palaces with lots of fancy rooms.” “This castle is really a fortress, not a palace,” Dad said. “Fortresses were used years and years ago to protect people from their enemies.” He took a handful of popcorn from the bowl. “Did you know that God is described as a fortress?” “He is?” asked Winston. “How can He be a fortress?” “Well,” said Dad, “remember that school shooting we heard about on the news this morning?” Charis nodded. “It scared me.” “Me too,” said Winston. “What if that happened at our school?” “We live in a sinful world, and bad things happen all around us,” said Dad. “But we can find peace by running to our fortress–Jesus, who sacrificed His life to save us from sin and death. We can draw close to Him and trust Him to take care of us.” “But we could still get hit by an enemy arrow, even inside our castle,” said Mitchell. “That’s right,” said Dad. “And sometimes even Christians get hurt. But when we take refuge in the Lord, we can have peace knowing we’re safe with Him. We can be sure that even if an arrow–some bad thing–strikes us, He will be with us. Even death itself cannot separate us from Jesus, because He conquered death when He rose again. No matter what happens, we can have peace knowing we’ve been given eternal life in Him.” –Jody Hedlund How About You?Have you ever been scared by something you heard in the news? We live in a sinful world where lots of bad things happen, but if you’re a Christian, you have a strong fortress where you can run for protection–Jesus! He promises to be with you and give you peace–even if bad things do happen. Tell Him your worries and fears and trust Him to be with you. Today’s Key Verse:The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust. (NKJV) (Psalm 18:2) Today’s Key Thought:God gives peace

Bible Reading: Psalm 31:1-5 “Hurry! Pull up the drawbridge, Winston!” Mitchell hurried into the cardboard castle in their basement. “The enemy is coming!” Winston pulled up the bridge, and both boys peered through narrow slits in the walls. “Now they won’t be able to cross the moat,” said Winston. “And even if they do, our strong walls will keep us safe.” Just then Dad came down the stairs, followed by the boys’ sister, Charis. “I think it’s time for a break,” he said, holding out a bowl of popcorn. They all sat in the courtyard of the castle, eating popcorn and admiring the corner towers made by big refrigerator boxes. The towers were connected by cardboard walls. “This castle is a lot of fun, Dad,” said Mitchell. “Thanks for helping us build it.” “This doesn’t seem much like a castle to me,” said Charis. “I thought castles were big, beautiful palaces with lots of fancy rooms.” “This castle is really a fortress, not a palace,” Dad said. “Fortresses were used years and years ago to protect people from their enemies.” He took a handful of popcorn from the bowl. “Did you know that God is described as a fortress?” “He is?” asked Winston. “How can He be a fortress?” “Well,” said Dad, “remember that school shooting we heard about on the news this morning?” Charis nodded. “It scared me.” “Me too,” said Winston. “What if that happened at our school?” “We live in a sinful world, and bad things happen all around us,” said Dad. “But we can find peace by running to our fortress–Jesus, who sacrificed His life to save us from sin and death. We can draw close to Him and trust Him to take care of us.” “But we could still get hit by an enemy arrow, even inside our castle,” said Mitchell. “That’s right,” said Dad. “And sometimes even Christians get hurt. But when we take refuge in the Lord, we can have peace knowing we’re safe with Him. We can be sure that even if an arrow–some bad thing–strikes us, He will be with us. Even death itself cannot separate us from Jesus, because He conquered death when He rose again. No matter what happens, we can have peace knowing we’ve been given eternal life in Him.” –Jody Hedlund How About You?Have you ever been scared by something you heard in the news? We live in a sinful world where lots of bad things happen, but if you’re a Christian, you have a strong fortress where you can run for protection–Jesus! He promises to be with you and give you peace–even if bad things do happen. Tell Him your worries and fears and trust Him to be with you. Today’s Key Verse:The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust. (NKJV) (Psalm 18:2) Today’s Key Thought:God gives peace

Behind Castle Walls fa25a2e7-b579-465e-a3b5-99852332889cMon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Golden Calf (2025) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 47: The Golden Calf (2025)8e258a7e-8ecf-4fd7-aed2-6b5915236126Sun, 16 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Angels (2025) The angels belong to Christ as they were made through him and for him, and he has made them messengers of his saving plan. We learn that angels have been present throughout the history of salvation, and the life of Christ is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. Fr. Mike explains how in the liturgy, we join the angels in praising God, and all of human life is surrounded by angels’ care and protection. He reminds us that all angels and saints have the power to intercede for us before God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 331-336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The angels belong to Christ as they were made through him and for him, and he has made them messengers of his saving plan. We learn that angels have been present throughout the history of salvation, and the life of Christ is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. Fr. Mike explains how in the liturgy, we join the angels in praising God, and all of human life is surrounded by angels’ care and protection. He reminds us that all angels and saints have the power to intercede for us before God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 331-336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 47: The Angels (2025)0dfd57a7-f6e7-4385-9084-d1515d5f60f1Sun, 16 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Angels (2025) The angels belong to Christ as they were made through him and for him, and he has made them messengers of his saving plan. We learn that angels have been present throughout the history of salvation, and the life of Christ is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. Fr. Mike explains how in the liturgy, we join the angels in praising God, and all of human life is surrounded by angels’ care and protection. He reminds us that all angels and saints have the power to intercede for us before God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 331-336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The angels belong to Christ as they were made through him and for him, and he has made them messengers of his saving plan. We learn that angels have been present throughout the history of salvation, and the life of Christ is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. Fr. Mike explains how in the liturgy, we join the angels in praising God, and all of human life is surrounded by angels’ care and protection. He reminds us that all angels and saints have the power to intercede for us before God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 331-336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 47: The Angels (2025)a47ce879-5302-4e05-8006-22b271f38659Sun, 16 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Golden Calf (2025) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 47: The Golden Calf (2025)c0555b5b-08d0-4408-948c-491f7f5fef3bSun, 16 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Golden Calf (2025) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 47: The Golden Calf (2025)468649d6-8941-4fd6-97f5-5e83265c2e17Sun, 16 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Golden Calf (2025) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 47: The Golden Calf (2025)0dc85960-0202-4b7c-a8a0-74f95d1cf6adSun, 16 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSlow CookingJana looked out the window as a tear slid down her cheek. She watched as the other kids laughed and played in the snow. Her brother Caleb saw her and threw a snowball. She giggled in spite of herself as it softly hit the window. Sighing, she turned away and wheeled herself into the kitchen. "What are you making, Mom?""Supper," Mom said.Jana raised her eyebrows and looked at the clock. "At nine in the morning?" "Yes," said Mom. "But I think a better question would be what's causing these tears." She wiped away a tear from Jana's cheek. "Oh, Mom," Jana said, "I just don't understand why my illness has lasted so long. Why doesn't God take away my pain and weakness? I know He could heal me!" The last words came out in a little sob.Mom carefully lowered the meat into a slow cooker, covered it, and set it on low. Then she spoke. "We don't always understand God's ways or thoughts, but He uses the things that happen in our lives." She paused, then tapped the top of the slow cooker. "It's like this meat I'm cooking. It's a special cut that requires careful preparation and cooking that other meats don't require. If I cooked it faster on a higher heat, it would be tough and hard to eat. But when I cook it all day on a low temperature, it's tender and delicious." She grinned. "Even Caleb will be able to eat it with his missing teeth!"Jana thought about that. "So you're saying being sick and in this wheelchair for so long may be God's way of making me tender and more like Him?" "Yes!" Mom said. "I don't know why God hasn't healed you more quickly, but I know He's patiently working in your life for good. He can use hard things to make you more like Jesus, who understands your suffering and promises to be with you through it. I pray each day that He will use this long illness to help you know Jesus better and let His love be seen in your life." She poured hot water into a mug. "Now, would you like to come stir Caleb's hot cocoa?" Jana smiled as she rolled to the table to help. –Myrical Barton

Jana looked out the window as a tear slid down her cheek. She watched as the other kids laughed and played in the snow. Her brother Caleb saw her and threw a snowball. She giggled in spite of herself as it softly hit the window. Sighing, she turned away and wheeled herself into the kitchen. "What are you making, Mom?""Supper," Mom said.Jana raised her eyebrows and looked at the clock. "At nine in the morning?" "Yes," said Mom. "But I think a better question would be what's causing these tears." She wiped away a tear from Jana's cheek. "Oh, Mom," Jana said, "I just don't understand why my illness has lasted so long. Why doesn't God take away my pain and weakness? I know He could heal me!" The last words came out in a little sob.Mom carefully lowered the meat into a slow cooker, covered it, and set it on low. Then she spoke. "We don't always understand God's ways or thoughts, but He uses the things that happen in our lives." She paused, then tapped the top of the slow cooker. "It's like this meat I'm cooking. It's a special cut that requires careful preparation and cooking that other meats don't require. If I cooked it faster on a higher heat, it would be tough and hard to eat. But when I cook it all day on a low temperature, it's tender and delicious." She grinned. "Even Caleb will be able to eat it with his missing teeth!"Jana thought about that. "So you're saying being sick and in this wheelchair for so long may be God's way of making me tender and more like Him?" "Yes!" Mom said. "I don't know why God hasn't healed you more quickly, but I know He's patiently working in your life for good. He can use hard things to make you more like Jesus, who understands your suffering and promises to be with you through it. I pray each day that He will use this long illness to help you know Jesus better and let His love be seen in your life." She poured hot water into a mug. "Now, would you like to come stir Caleb's hot cocoa?" Jana smiled as she rolled to the table to help. –Myrical Barton

Slow Cooking25ce6392-9203-4543-85ed-5093b368a6c3Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Slow Cooking Bible Reading: John 9:1-7 Jana looked out the window as a tear slid down her cheek. She watched as the other kids laughed and played in the snow. Her brother Caleb saw her and threw a snowball. She giggled in spite of herself as it softly hit the window. Sighing, she turned away and wheeled herself into the kitchen. “What are you making, Mom?” “Supper,” Mom said. Jana raised her eyebrows and looked at the clock. “At nine in the morning?” “Yes,” said Mom. “But I think a better question would be what’s causing these tears.” She wiped away a tear from Jana’s cheek. “Oh, Mom,” Jana said, “I just don’t understand why my illness has lasted so long. Why doesn’t God take away my pain and weakness? I know He could heal me!” The last words came out in a little sob. Mom carefully lowered the meat into a slow cooker, covered it, and set it on low. Then she spoke. “We don’t always understand God’s ways or thoughts, but He uses the things that happen in our lives.” She paused, then tapped the top of the slow cooker. “It’s like this meat I’m cooking. It’s a special cut that requires careful preparation and cooking that other meats don’t require. If I cooked it faster on a higher heat, it would be tough and hard to eat. But when I cook it all day on a low temperature, it’s tender and delicious.” She grinned. “Even Caleb will be able to eat it with his missing teeth!” Jana thought about that. “So you’re saying being sick and in this wheelchair for so long may be God’s way of making me tender and more like Him?” “Yes!” Mom said. “I don’t know why God hasn’t healed you more quickly, but I know He’s patiently working in your life for good. He can use hard things to make you more like Jesus, who understands your suffering and promises to be with you through it. I pray each day that He will use this long illness to help you know Jesus better and let His love be seen in your life.” She poured hot water into a mug. “Now, would you like to come stir Caleb’s hot cocoa?” Jana smiled as she rolled to the table to help. –Myrical Barton How About You?Have you been dealing with something for a long time? Do you wonder if God hears your prayers or even cares about what you’re going through? He does. God often uses difficult things in our lives to make us more like Jesus, and sometimes those things can last a long time. Remember that Jesus loves you and is with you, and trust Him to use your difficult experience for good. Today’s Key Verse:But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. (NKJV) (Job 23:10) Today’s Key Thought:God uses hardships to shape you

Bible Reading: John 9:1-7 Jana looked out the window as a tear slid down her cheek. She watched as the other kids laughed and played in the snow. Her brother Caleb saw her and threw a snowball. She giggled in spite of herself as it softly hit the window. Sighing, she turned away and wheeled herself into the kitchen. “What are you making, Mom?” “Supper,” Mom said. Jana raised her eyebrows and looked at the clock. “At nine in the morning?” “Yes,” said Mom. “But I think a better question would be what’s causing these tears.” She wiped away a tear from Jana’s cheek. “Oh, Mom,” Jana said, “I just don’t understand why my illness has lasted so long. Why doesn’t God take away my pain and weakness? I know He could heal me!” The last words came out in a little sob. Mom carefully lowered the meat into a slow cooker, covered it, and set it on low. Then she spoke. “We don’t always understand God’s ways or thoughts, but He uses the things that happen in our lives.” She paused, then tapped the top of the slow cooker. “It’s like this meat I’m cooking. It’s a special cut that requires careful preparation and cooking that other meats don’t require. If I cooked it faster on a higher heat, it would be tough and hard to eat. But when I cook it all day on a low temperature, it’s tender and delicious.” She grinned. “Even Caleb will be able to eat it with his missing teeth!” Jana thought about that. “So you’re saying being sick and in this wheelchair for so long may be God’s way of making me tender and more like Him?” “Yes!” Mom said. “I don’t know why God hasn’t healed you more quickly, but I know He’s patiently working in your life for good. He can use hard things to make you more like Jesus, who understands your suffering and promises to be with you through it. I pray each day that He will use this long illness to help you know Jesus better and let His love be seen in your life.” She poured hot water into a mug. “Now, would you like to come stir Caleb’s hot cocoa?” Jana smiled as she rolled to the table to help. –Myrical Barton How About You?Have you been dealing with something for a long time? Do you wonder if God hears your prayers or even cares about what you’re going through? He does. God often uses difficult things in our lives to make us more like Jesus, and sometimes those things can last a long time. Remember that Jesus loves you and is with you, and trust Him to use your difficult experience for good. Today’s Key Verse:But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. (NKJV) (Job 23:10) Today’s Key Thought:God uses hardships to shape you

Slow Cooking 8a33a76b-c490-4859-8955-da8170038280Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/16/25 How Do I Know if I Have Faith? Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We live in this life, but we live for the next life. Jesus turns our fears and our hopes upside down...because through the Resurrection, Jesus has turned the world upside down. Mass Readings from February 16, 2025: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalms 1:1-4 & 61 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We live in this life, but we live for the next life. Jesus turns our fears and our hopes upside down...because through the Resurrection, Jesus has turned the world upside down. Mass Readings from February 16, 2025: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalms 1:1-4 & 61 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26

full02/16/25 How Do I Know if I Have Faith?39efbcf5-3a1b-4bfd-9e06-3dfeff2e1582Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/16/25 How Do I Know if I Have Faith? Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We live in this life, but we live for the next life. Jesus turns our fears and our hopes upside down...because through the Resurrection, Jesus has turned the world upside down. Mass Readings from February 16, 2025: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalms 1:1-4 & 61 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We live in this life, but we live for the next life. Jesus turns our fears and our hopes upside down...because through the Resurrection, Jesus has turned the world upside down. Mass Readings from February 16, 2025: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalms 1:1-4 & 61 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26

full02/16/25 How Do I Know if I Have Faith?fb90041c-56e8-4a27-a515-b7d0f9e6eb11Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Set Apart for God (2025) Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 46: Set Apart for God (2025)1a6c7ac4-e30b-4084-9192-6ec97e2c904dSat, 15 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Heaven and Earth (2025) God created heaven and earth — all that we see and all that we don’t see. We learn that the earth is filled with men and many things we can see, but our faith tells us that there are many things on earth that we cannot see, including the presence of God and angels. Fr. Mike explains how human beings are spiritual and corporeal creatures, but angels are immortal, purely spiritual creatures. He tells us more about the role of angels and how, possessing intellect and will, they too are created to glorify God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 325-330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God created heaven and earth — all that we see and all that we don’t see. We learn that the earth is filled with men and many things we can see, but our faith tells us that there are many things on earth that we cannot see, including the presence of God and angels. Fr. Mike explains how human beings are spiritual and corporeal creatures, but angels are immortal, purely spiritual creatures. He tells us more about the role of angels and how, possessing intellect and will, they too are created to glorify God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 325-330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 46: Heaven and Earth (2025)ebabb696-f3ce-4ac9-a2ec-7196f58bc4bbSat, 15 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Heaven and Earth (2025) God created heaven and earth — all that we see and all that we don’t see. We learn that the earth is filled with men and many things we can see, but our faith tells us that there are many things on earth that we cannot see, including the presence of God and angels. Fr. Mike explains how human beings are spiritual and corporeal creatures, but angels are immortal, purely spiritual creatures. He tells us more about the role of angels and how, possessing intellect and will, they too are created to glorify God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 325-330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God created heaven and earth — all that we see and all that we don’t see. We learn that the earth is filled with men and many things we can see, but our faith tells us that there are many things on earth that we cannot see, including the presence of God and angels. Fr. Mike explains how human beings are spiritual and corporeal creatures, but angels are immortal, purely spiritual creatures. He tells us more about the role of angels and how, possessing intellect and will, they too are created to glorify God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 325-330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 46: Heaven and Earth (2025)3b42c361-2643-4dec-9c50-0495872bb8d5Sat, 15 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Set Apart for God (2025) Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 46: Set Apart for God (2025)04c28107-f9b7-403c-9dc2-be64f64c7341Sat, 15 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Set Apart for God (2025) Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 46: Set Apart for God (2025)3ad732d6-0201-40cd-bad6-a079c3baf542Sat, 15 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Set Apart for God (2025) Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 46: Set Apart for God (2025)2208ceae-2f1b-4e3b-a0d1-8656232d34faSat, 15 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNeedy River and Needy UsLeighton was excited to spend time with his aunt. Since his new cousin was born, he hadn't seen her much."Let's get right to the card tricks," said Aunt Ellie. "Where did I put my cards?"There was baby stuff everywhere. Leighton helped his aunt go through it. Finally, they found a deck of cards under a stuffed giraffe.Aunt Ellie was emptying out the card box when they heard crying coming from down the hallway. She stood. "That's River."Leighton shuffled the cards as he waited for his aunt. His sister had a birthday party coming up, and he wanted to surprise her guests with the tricks that his aunt knew."She needs to eat. Sorry." Aunt Ellie reappeared, sitting down and sticking a bottle into the mouth of the crying bundle in her arms.Leighton waited as his cousin ate and as his aunt held her and patted her back. He waited as Aunt Ellie changed the baby's diaper, and he watched her lay her in a bassinet."Watch Mommy impress your cousin with card tricks, okay?" Aunt Ellie moved back over to Leighton. She was about to do a card trick when River started to cry again. She dropped the cards. "Maybe she has a burp that's stuck.""She needs help burping?" Leighton watched his aunt pick up the baby and start patting her back again. "I'm never going to learn this trick.""Babies need a lot from us," said Aunt Ellie. "I was talking about that with your grandma. She reminded me that's how we are with God. First, we need Jesus to save us from sin and give us new life in Him." Aunt Ellie sat down. "Then we need His forgiveness when we don't listen to what He says. We need His protection. We need His encouragement. We need His peace and joy and the hope He offers…""Do you think He gets tired of all our needs?" Leighton asked.His aunt shook her head. "Never." River had quieted in her arms, and she looked at Leighton with a smile. "Know what she needs now? Her cousin." She reached over and placed the baby in Leighton's outstretched arms, and he held her carefully. –Emily Acker

Leighton was excited to spend time with his aunt. Since his new cousin was born, he hadn't seen her much."Let's get right to the card tricks," said Aunt Ellie. "Where did I put my cards?"There was baby stuff everywhere. Leighton helped his aunt go through it. Finally, they found a deck of cards under a stuffed giraffe.Aunt Ellie was emptying out the card box when they heard crying coming from down the hallway. She stood. "That's River."Leighton shuffled the cards as he waited for his aunt. His sister had a birthday party coming up, and he wanted to surprise her guests with the tricks that his aunt knew."She needs to eat. Sorry." Aunt Ellie reappeared, sitting down and sticking a bottle into the mouth of the crying bundle in her arms.Leighton waited as his cousin ate and as his aunt held her and patted her back. He waited as Aunt Ellie changed the baby's diaper, and he watched her lay her in a bassinet."Watch Mommy impress your cousin with card tricks, okay?" Aunt Ellie moved back over to Leighton. She was about to do a card trick when River started to cry again. She dropped the cards. "Maybe she has a burp that's stuck.""She needs help burping?" Leighton watched his aunt pick up the baby and start patting her back again. "I'm never going to learn this trick.""Babies need a lot from us," said Aunt Ellie. "I was talking about that with your grandma. She reminded me that's how we are with God. First, we need Jesus to save us from sin and give us new life in Him." Aunt Ellie sat down. "Then we need His forgiveness when we don't listen to what He says. We need His protection. We need His encouragement. We need His peace and joy and the hope He offers…""Do you think He gets tired of all our needs?" Leighton asked.His aunt shook her head. "Never." River had quieted in her arms, and she looked at Leighton with a smile. "Know what she needs now? Her cousin." She reached over and placed the baby in Leighton's outstretched arms, and he held her carefully. –Emily Acker

Needy River and Needy Us1ddaf1c8-f963-4dba-88c5-f39185117cf9Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Needy River and Needy Us Bible Reading: Matthew 7:7-11 Leighton was excited to spend time with his aunt. Since his new cousin was born, he hadn’t seen her much. “Let’s get right to the card tricks,” said Aunt Ellie. “Where did I put my cards?” There was baby stuff everywhere. Leighton helped his aunt go through it. Finally, they found a deck of cards under a stuffed giraffe. Aunt Ellie was emptying out the card box when they heard crying coming from down the hallway. She stood. “That’s River.” Leighton shuffled the cards as he waited for his aunt. His sister had a birthday party coming up, and he wanted to surprise her guests with the tricks that his aunt knew. “She needs to eat. Sorry.” Aunt Ellie reappeared, sitting down and sticking a bottle into the mouth of the crying bundle in her arms. Leighton waited as his cousin ate and as his aunt held her and patted her back. He waited as Aunt Ellie changed the baby’s diaper, and he watched her lay her in a bassinet. “Watch Mommy impress your cousin with card tricks, okay?” Aunt Ellie moved back over to Leighton. She was about to do a card trick when River started to cry again. She dropped the cards. “Maybe she has a burp that’s stuck.” “She needs help burping?” Leighton watched his aunt pick up the baby and start patting her back again. “I’m never going to learn this trick.” “Babies need a lot from us,” said Aunt Ellie. “I was talking about that with your grandma. She reminded me that’s how we are with God. First, we need Jesus to save us from sin and give us new life in Him.” Aunt Ellie sat down. “Then we need His forgiveness when we don’t listen to what He says. We need His protection. We need His encouragement. We need His peace and joy and the hope He offers…” “Do you think He gets tired of all our needs?” Leighton asked. His aunt shook her head. “Never.” River had quieted in her arms, and she looked at Leighton with a smile. “Know what she needs now? Her cousin.” She reached over and placed the baby in Leighton’s outstretched arms, and he held her carefully. –Emily Acker How About You?Do you know any babies who are always needing something from you and the adults in your life? Babies can’t do anything for themselves–they’re dependent on others to take care of them and give them what they need. And we need God to take care of us. He is always patient and never grows tired of helping you with your needs. Bring your problems and worries to Him in prayer and trust Him to take care of you. Today’s Key Verse:And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (NIV) (Philippians 4:19) Today’s Key Thought:Trust God with your needs

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:7-11 Leighton was excited to spend time with his aunt. Since his new cousin was born, he hadn’t seen her much. “Let’s get right to the card tricks,” said Aunt Ellie. “Where did I put my cards?” There was baby stuff everywhere. Leighton helped his aunt go through it. Finally, they found a deck of cards under a stuffed giraffe. Aunt Ellie was emptying out the card box when they heard crying coming from down the hallway. She stood. “That’s River.” Leighton shuffled the cards as he waited for his aunt. His sister had a birthday party coming up, and he wanted to surprise her guests with the tricks that his aunt knew. “She needs to eat. Sorry.” Aunt Ellie reappeared, sitting down and sticking a bottle into the mouth of the crying bundle in her arms. Leighton waited as his cousin ate and as his aunt held her and patted her back. He waited as Aunt Ellie changed the baby’s diaper, and he watched her lay her in a bassinet. “Watch Mommy impress your cousin with card tricks, okay?” Aunt Ellie moved back over to Leighton. She was about to do a card trick when River started to cry again. She dropped the cards. “Maybe she has a burp that’s stuck.” “She needs help burping?” Leighton watched his aunt pick up the baby and start patting her back again. “I’m never going to learn this trick.” “Babies need a lot from us,” said Aunt Ellie. “I was talking about that with your grandma. She reminded me that’s how we are with God. First, we need Jesus to save us from sin and give us new life in Him.” Aunt Ellie sat down. “Then we need His forgiveness when we don’t listen to what He says. We need His protection. We need His encouragement. We need His peace and joy and the hope He offers…” “Do you think He gets tired of all our needs?” Leighton asked. His aunt shook her head. “Never.” River had quieted in her arms, and she looked at Leighton with a smile. “Know what she needs now? Her cousin.” She reached over and placed the baby in Leighton’s outstretched arms, and he held her carefully. –Emily Acker How About You?Do you know any babies who are always needing something from you and the adults in your life? Babies can’t do anything for themselves–they’re dependent on others to take care of them and give them what they need. And we need God to take care of us. He is always patient and never grows tired of helping you with your needs. Bring your problems and worries to Him in prayer and trust Him to take care of you. Today’s Key Verse:And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (NIV) (Philippians 4:19) Today’s Key Thought:Trust God with your needs

Needy River and Needy Us 59d94d28-3ced-40fb-88bd-af9e32caa975Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJudah Smith | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   on this week's episode we sit down with Judah Smith. We dive into why it’s hard to receive God’s love, how to fully accept it, and practical ways to get closer to God. Judah also shares his thoughts on relationships—love, marriage, and dating. we touch on the digital church space and on the importance of following God's will for our individual lives.   we love you SO much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   on this week's episode we sit down with Judah Smith. We dive into why it’s hard to receive God’s love, how to fully accept it, and practical ways to get closer to God. Judah also shares his thoughts on relationships—love, marriage, and dating. we touch on the digital church space and on the importance of following God's will for our individual lives.   we love you SO much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullJudah Smith | Girls Gone Biblecc269582-e746-49d5-9203-98b2b28b7a4dFri, 14 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsbut what if we don't agree?Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like to represent Jesus well in times of tension, disagreement, and conflict. When praying over this, the Lord kept sharing the word "peace" with Ally and so we dissect what it looks like the walk with the peace of the Lord in our everyday interactions. "For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself." Galatians 5:14 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like to represent Jesus well in times of tension, disagreement, and conflict. When praying over this, the Lord kept sharing the word "peace" with Ally and so we dissect what it looks like the walk with the peace of the Lord in our everyday interactions. "For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself." Galatians 5:14 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullbut what if we don't agree?9d10677f-2dee-4560-96a7-9748bd23dd8bFri, 14 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +00002485https://216.73.216.191/allTagsbut what if we don't agree?Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like to represent Jesus well in times of tension, disagreement, and conflict. When praying over this, the Lord kept sharing the word "peace" with Ally and so we dissect what it looks like the walk with the peace of the Lord in our everyday interactions. "For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself." Galatians 5:14 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like to represent Jesus well in times of tension, disagreement, and conflict. When praying over this, the Lord kept sharing the word "peace" with Ally and so we dissect what it looks like the walk with the peace of the Lord in our everyday interactions. "For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself." Galatians 5:14 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullbut what if we don't agree?e648fc9e-aa13-4023-9daa-fb5458510626Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 200: Love Expert Reveals Why 80% Of Modern Relationships FailWe give our best energy to work, but what about our relationships? In this moment, Esther Perel reveals how small moments of disconnection—like looking at your phone instead of your partner—can erode intimacy over time. Discover how to bring attention, creativity, and presence back into your relationships before it’s too late. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//qmlJPkdxXQb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//TgMnzfgxXQb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We give our best energy to work, but what about our relationships? In this moment, Esther Perel reveals how small moments of disconnection—like looking at your phone instead of your partner—can erode intimacy over time. Discover how to bring attention, creativity, and presence back into your relationships before it’s too late. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//qmlJPkdxXQb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//TgMnzfgxXQb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 200: Love Expert Reveals Why 80% Of Modern Relationships Fail14cdfed2-17be-4c29-aba2-991bc5bebee7Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000646https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Pray for Priests (2025) As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 45: Pray for Priests (2025)a3a894aa-04e4-4688-b607-cd97e2ec2ee2Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Summary of Creation (2025) In this “In Brief” section of the Catechism, we review that only God has the power to create, that is, to call into existence something from nothing. God made man and the entire universe as a manifestation of his love, and he keeps the world and all of us in existence by his will. Fr. Mike discusses one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: God bringing good out of evil. He says we won’t fully understand this mystery until we are united with God in heaven. In a broken world, we are called to trust in the goodness of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 315-324. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this “In Brief” section of the Catechism, we review that only God has the power to create, that is, to call into existence something from nothing. God made man and the entire universe as a manifestation of his love, and he keeps the world and all of us in existence by his will. Fr. Mike discusses one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: God bringing good out of evil. He says we won’t fully understand this mystery until we are united with God in heaven. In a broken world, we are called to trust in the goodness of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 315-324. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 45: Summary of Creation (2025)835b3098-f636-4892-a918-b06ec70e3534Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Summary of Creation (2025) In this “In Brief” section of the Catechism, we review that only God has the power to create, that is, to call into existence something from nothing. God made man and the entire universe as a manifestation of his love, and he keeps the world and all of us in existence by his will. Fr. Mike discusses one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: God bringing good out of evil. He says we won’t fully understand this mystery until we are united with God in heaven. In a broken world, we are called to trust in the goodness of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 315-324. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this “In Brief” section of the Catechism, we review that only God has the power to create, that is, to call into existence something from nothing. God made man and the entire universe as a manifestation of his love, and he keeps the world and all of us in existence by his will. Fr. Mike discusses one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: God bringing good out of evil. He says we won’t fully understand this mystery until we are united with God in heaven. In a broken world, we are called to trust in the goodness of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 315-324. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 45: Summary of Creation (2025)6e65b681-2b3d-4c43-a3d7-b9a13d99a5aeFri, 14 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Pray for Priests (2025) As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 45: Pray for Priests (2025)9ac6fcbe-7930-47cf-9779-682e5e35218aFri, 14 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Pray for Priests (2025) As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 45: Pray for Priests (2025)98b3d63f-d5ee-429e-bd47-1553423b5854Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Pray for Priests (2025) As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 45: Pray for Priests (2025)f3108aee-9427-4838-8d9f-c2c05212d732Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAll About Love"I'm not going to Topher's birthday party," Declan told his mother as they walked down the grocery aisle. "Not if Walker's there." "That's not very nice," said Mom. "For Topher or Walker." "Yeah, well, they both deserve it! Walker's mean and makes fun of people, and Topher just wants to be friends with him so the other kids will think he's cool." They stopped in front of a display filled with bags of heart-shaped candy, and Declan's younger brother eagerly looked for something to pass out to his kindergarten class with his valentines. "Can I get this kind?" Ben asked, picking up a bag."Let's see," Mom said, reading the package. "We'll need two bags of these. There are only twenty pieces in each bag, and there are twenty-one kids in your class.""One's enough," said Ben. "I'm not giving one to Steven. He's mean, and he doesn't deserve candy.""Ben," said Mom, "Valentine's Day is all about love, remember? It's not very loving to bring treats for all but one person in your class. As Christians, we need to love others the way Jesus loves us--even those who aren't nice to us. Either we buy enough to share with Steven or we don't buy any at all."Ben scowled. "No! I'm not getting one for Steven," he said, crossing his arms. Mom placed the candy back on the shelf and started walking away. "Wait!" Ben exclaimed, tugging at her coat. "Okay, okay, I'll get one for Steven!"Declan smirked at Ben's sudden change in attitude. "You know," Mom said, eyeing him, "that goes for friendships as well as candy."Declan looked at her and grimaced. "You're talking about Topher's party, aren't you?"Mom nodded. "The truth is, we don't get to decide whether someone deserves to have us show them God's love, because none of us deserve it. Yet God showed His love for us all by sending Jesus to take the punishment for our sins on the cross. As His followers, He calls us to love others--even those we don't get along with.""Like Walker," Declan said. He sighed, then nodded. "I'll tell Topher that I'll go to his party. Maybe I can get some candy to share too." –LeAnn Campbell

"I'm not going to Topher's birthday party," Declan told his mother as they walked down the grocery aisle. "Not if Walker's there." "That's not very nice," said Mom. "For Topher or Walker." "Yeah, well, they both deserve it! Walker's mean and makes fun of people, and Topher just wants to be friends with him so the other kids will think he's cool." They stopped in front of a display filled with bags of heart-shaped candy, and Declan's younger brother eagerly looked for something to pass out to his kindergarten class with his valentines. "Can I get this kind?" Ben asked, picking up a bag."Let's see," Mom said, reading the package. "We'll need two bags of these. There are only twenty pieces in each bag, and there are twenty-one kids in your class.""One's enough," said Ben. "I'm not giving one to Steven. He's mean, and he doesn't deserve candy.""Ben," said Mom, "Valentine's Day is all about love, remember? It's not very loving to bring treats for all but one person in your class. As Christians, we need to love others the way Jesus loves us--even those who aren't nice to us. Either we buy enough to share with Steven or we don't buy any at all."Ben scowled. "No! I'm not getting one for Steven," he said, crossing his arms. Mom placed the candy back on the shelf and started walking away. "Wait!" Ben exclaimed, tugging at her coat. "Okay, okay, I'll get one for Steven!"Declan smirked at Ben's sudden change in attitude. "You know," Mom said, eyeing him, "that goes for friendships as well as candy."Declan looked at her and grimaced. "You're talking about Topher's party, aren't you?"Mom nodded. "The truth is, we don't get to decide whether someone deserves to have us show them God's love, because none of us deserve it. Yet God showed His love for us all by sending Jesus to take the punishment for our sins on the cross. As His followers, He calls us to love others--even those we don't get along with.""Like Walker," Declan said. He sighed, then nodded. "I'll tell Topher that I'll go to his party. Maybe I can get some candy to share too." –LeAnn Campbell

All About Lovede71e03c-f2d0-4c9b-afe4-024595e4dffaFri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags All About Love Bible Reading: Matthew 5:43-48; 1 John 4:7-13 “I’m not going to Topher’s birthday party,” Declan told his mother as they walked down the grocery aisle. “Not if Walker’s there.” “That’s not very nice,” said Mom. “For Topher or Walker.” “Yeah, well, they both deserve it! Walker’s mean and makes fun of people, and Topher just wants to be friends with him so the other kids will think he’s cool.” They stopped in front of a display filled with bags of heart-shaped candy, and Declan’s younger brother eagerly looked for something to pass out to his kindergarten class with his valentines. “Can I get this kind?” Ben asked, picking up a bag. “Let’s see,” Mom said, reading the package. “We’ll need two bags of these. There are only twenty pieces in each bag, and there are twenty-one kids in your class.” “One’s enough,” said Ben. “I’m not giving one to Steven. He’s mean, and he doesn’t deserve candy.” “Ben,” said Mom, “Valentine’s Day is all about love, remember? It’s not very loving to bring treats for all but one person in your class. As Christians, we need to love others the way Jesus loves us–even those who aren’t nice to us. Either we buy enough to share with Steven or we don’t buy any at all.” Ben scowled. “No! I’m not getting one for Steven,” he said, crossing his arms. Mom placed the candy back on the shelf and started walking away. “Wait!” Ben exclaimed, tugging at her coat. “Okay, okay, I’ll get one for Steven!” Declan smirked at Ben’s sudden change in attitude. “You know,” Mom said, eyeing him, “that goes for friendships as well as candy.” Declan looked at her and grimaced. “You’re talking about Topher’s party, aren’t you?” Mom nodded. “The truth is, we don’t get to decide whether someone deserves to have us show them God’s love, because none of us deserve it. Yet God showed His love for us all by sending Jesus to take the punishment for our sins on the cross. As His followers, He calls us to love others–even those we don’t get along with.” “Like Walker,” Declan said. He sighed, then nodded. “I’ll tell Topher that I’ll go to his party. Maybe I can get some candy to share too.” –LeAnn Campbell How About You?Do you find it hard to love people who aren’t nice to you? Some people aren’t easy to love, but God wants us to love them anyway. He loves us so much that Jesus came to earth, suffered a painful death, and raised Himself back to life to save us from sin. We don’t deserve His love, but He gives it to us freely, and He will help us love others–even those who aren’t easy to love. Today’s Key Verse:Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. (NKJV) (1 John 4:7 ) Today’s Key Thought:Show love to everyone

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:43-48; 1 John 4:7-13 “I’m not going to Topher’s birthday party,” Declan told his mother as they walked down the grocery aisle. “Not if Walker’s there.” “That’s not very nice,” said Mom. “For Topher or Walker.” “Yeah, well, they both deserve it! Walker’s mean and makes fun of people, and Topher just wants to be friends with him so the other kids will think he’s cool.” They stopped in front of a display filled with bags of heart-shaped candy, and Declan’s younger brother eagerly looked for something to pass out to his kindergarten class with his valentines. “Can I get this kind?” Ben asked, picking up a bag. “Let’s see,” Mom said, reading the package. “We’ll need two bags of these. There are only twenty pieces in each bag, and there are twenty-one kids in your class.” “One’s enough,” said Ben. “I’m not giving one to Steven. He’s mean, and he doesn’t deserve candy.” “Ben,” said Mom, “Valentine’s Day is all about love, remember? It’s not very loving to bring treats for all but one person in your class. As Christians, we need to love others the way Jesus loves us–even those who aren’t nice to us. Either we buy enough to share with Steven or we don’t buy any at all.” Ben scowled. “No! I’m not getting one for Steven,” he said, crossing his arms. Mom placed the candy back on the shelf and started walking away. “Wait!” Ben exclaimed, tugging at her coat. “Okay, okay, I’ll get one for Steven!” Declan smirked at Ben’s sudden change in attitude. “You know,” Mom said, eyeing him, “that goes for friendships as well as candy.” Declan looked at her and grimaced. “You’re talking about Topher’s party, aren’t you?” Mom nodded. “The truth is, we don’t get to decide whether someone deserves to have us show them God’s love, because none of us deserve it. Yet God showed His love for us all by sending Jesus to take the punishment for our sins on the cross. As His followers, He calls us to love others–even those we don’t get along with.” “Like Walker,” Declan said. He sighed, then nodded. “I’ll tell Topher that I’ll go to his party. Maybe I can get some candy to share too.” –LeAnn Campbell How About You?Do you find it hard to love people who aren’t nice to you? Some people aren’t easy to love, but God wants us to love them anyway. He loves us so much that Jesus came to earth, suffered a painful death, and raised Himself back to life to save us from sin. We don’t deserve His love, but He gives it to us freely, and He will help us love others–even those who aren’t easy to love. Today’s Key Verse:Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. (NKJV) (1 John 4:7 ) Today’s Key Thought:Show love to everyone

All About Love 3dd7c6b4-6c6a-4662-b483-a067ecab7098Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Exorcist Movie with Fr. MartinsFather Martins breaks down the most famous Exorcism movie of all time.

Father Martins breaks down the most famous Exorcism movie of all time.

fullThe Exorcist Movie with Fr. Martins86772c4c-1ee9-4c92-8c05-3a3d4146348eThu, 13 Feb 2025 21:44:44 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Fear That’s Keeping You from Prayer (And How to Overcome It) Are you afraid to approach God? Jesus says, &quot;When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them... But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.&quot; Matthew 6:5-6 Fr. Mike reminds us that God sees us, notices us and cares for us. Don&#39;t be afraid to approach the throne of grace. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Are you afraid to approach God? Jesus says, &quot;When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them... But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.&quot; Matthew 6:5-6 Fr. Mike reminds us that God sees us, notices us and cares for us. Don&#39;t be afraid to approach the throne of grace. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Fear That’s Keeping You from Prayer (And How to Overcome It)2b53e937-33fd-4daa-9001-e7ebfe8033e0Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Fear That’s Keeping You from Prayer (And How to Overcome It) Are you afraid to approach God? Jesus says, &quot;When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them... But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.&quot; Matthew 6:5-6 Fr. Mike reminds us that God sees us, notices us and cares for us. Don&#39;t be afraid to approach the throne of grace. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Are you afraid to approach God? Jesus says, &quot;When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them... But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.&quot; Matthew 6:5-6 Fr. Mike reminds us that God sees us, notices us and cares for us. Don&#39;t be afraid to approach the throne of grace. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz&#39;s Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Fear That’s Keeping You from Prayer (And How to Overcome It)f98cd175-13ef-4566-80da-132373ba01b9Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#906 - 1 Maccabees 15 – Antiochus VII ReturnsThis episode is part 20 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Antiochus VII returns and makes all sorts of wonderful promises, which he quickly breaks when he has regained his power. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-15-antiochus-vii-returns/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 20 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Antiochus VII returns and makes all sorts of wonderful promises, which he quickly breaks when he has regained his power. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-15-antiochus-vii-returns/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#906 - 1 Maccabees 15 – Antiochus VII Returns62d2dfd5-0b00-4310-ba33-b15151fa7f3eThu, 13 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000790https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Vali-Date Her - 10 TipsMarriage has the power to get you to heaven or be a constant source of frustration and confusion. What if there was a way to ensure that your marriage stays strong and is always a source of joy for you and your spouse? Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss the importance of dating within marriage, not as some ideal goal that you will eventually achieve but as an actual commitment that you stick with and fight to maintain. We also go through 10 tips on how to make your dating consistently a source of happiness and belonging. 🔴 🔴 SPONSORS 🔵 Holy Habits - Click Here Watch the extended addition, all 1 h 24 mins of episode 195 on Catholic Gentleman Plus, where we go through all of the objections and excuses that men continually come up with: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com QUESTION OF THE WEEK: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) 🔴 Enjoy more then 20 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marriage has the power to get you to heaven or be a constant source of frustration and confusion. What if there was a way to ensure that your marriage stays strong and is always a source of joy for you and your spouse? Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss the importance of dating within marriage, not as some ideal goal that you will eventually achieve but as an actual commitment that you stick with and fight to maintain. We also go through 10 tips on how to make your dating consistently a source of happiness and belonging. 🔴 🔴 SPONSORS 🔵 Holy Habits - Click Here Watch the extended addition, all 1 h 24 mins of episode 195 on Catholic Gentleman Plus, where we go through all of the objections and excuses that men continually come up with: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com QUESTION OF THE WEEK: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) 🔴 Enjoy more then 20 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow to Vali-Date Her - 10 Tips60848ad4-e4f1-4643-8dda-1a4ddcaa4e52Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +00003753https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Man That Makes Millionaires: Turn $100 to $10k With This Step By Step Formula & Build An Audience From 0 Followers! Alex HormoziAre these simple things keeping you broke? Alex Hormozi reveals the biggest business lies you’ve been told and the formula to turn $1,000 into $100 million   Alex Hormozi is an Iranian-American entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist and founder of Acquisition.com. He is the author of books such as ‘$100M Leads: How to Get Strangers To Want To Buy Your Stuff’ and $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No’. In this conversation, Alex and Steven discuss topics such as, how to escape a 9 to 5 life, the exact formula to triple your net worth, how to build an audience from 0 followers, and how to REALLY succeed with your business model.  00:00 Intro 02:13 What Would You Say to the Millions of Entrepreneurs That Follow You? 03:18 What Entrepreneurs Really Need 12:03 Is There a Framework for Knowing When to Quit? 16:05 Fear vs. Logic: How to Think Rationally 19:08 Your Decisions Are Driven by Self-Awareness 23:35 What to Do When You Quit Your Job: The 4 P's 24:42 Pain as a Driver 27:29 Mercenaries and Missionaries in Business 32:30 Just One P Will Make You Succeed! 35:47 What's the Cheat Code to Win at the Game of Attention? 39:33 The Winning Strategy for 2025 49:08 How Important Are People in the Business Journey? 56:46 First-Time Founders Need to Know This About Recruiting 59:09 A-Players Hire A-Players 01:01:40 The Ability to Have Hard Conversations Sooner 01:09:31 Be Kind, Not Nice, as a Manager 01:15:42 How to Not F*ck Up in the Hiring Process 01:23:40 How Do You Know They're Not BSing You in the Interview? 01:24:42 How to Hire Great People If You Don't Have the Money 01:27:56 The Pros and Cons of Experienced vs. Less Experienced Employees 01:29:58 The 4 R's 01:33:08 How to Be Prepared for the Rollercoaster of Building a Business 01:55:35 What Successful Companies Do 01:57:58 How to Double Your Business Growth 02:10:45 How to Help a Founder Who's About to Quit—They Can't Take It Anymore 02:16:40 The Old Innovators' Dilemma and How to Adapt 02:25:46 Your Rate of Experimentation Has to Be Higher Than Your Competitors! 02:29:03 Do Mentors Matter in Our Journey? 02:37:18 Parrots vs. Practitioners: The Best Way to Learn 02:42:16 The Founder Mode 02:46:44 Founders and the Competitors Around Them 02:49:07 Work-Life Balance 02:56:28 The Mantra That Helped Me 03:03:36 How to Drive Meaning from Your Life 03:09:43 What Is the Meaning of Life? Follow Alex:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/EBxnhGYpNQb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/wucQ8x0pNQb  YouTube: You can purchase Alex’s book, ‘$100M Leads: How to Get Strangers To Want To Buy Your Stuff’, here: https://amzn.to/413cH2K  Spotify: You can purchase Alex’s book, ‘$100M Leads: How to Get Strangers To Want To Buy Your Stuff’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/WcEZGF3pNQb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Adobe - https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/spotlight/stevenbartlett?sdid=5NHJ82ZD&mv=social ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are these simple things keeping you broke? Alex Hormozi reveals the biggest business lies you’ve been told and the formula to turn $1,000 into $100 million   Alex Hormozi is an Iranian-American entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist and founder of Acquisition.com. He is the author of books such as ‘$100M Leads: How to Get Strangers To Want To Buy Your Stuff’ and $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No’. In this conversation, Alex and Steven discuss topics such as, how to escape a 9 to 5 life, the exact formula to triple your net worth, how to build an audience from 0 followers, and how to REALLY succeed with your business model.  00:00 Intro 02:13 What Would You Say to the Millions of Entrepreneurs That Follow You? 03:18 What Entrepreneurs Really Need 12:03 Is There a Framework for Knowing When to Quit? 16:05 Fear vs. Logic: How to Think Rationally 19:08 Your Decisions Are Driven by Self-Awareness 23:35 What to Do When You Quit Your Job: The 4 P's 24:42 Pain as a Driver 27:29 Mercenaries and Missionaries in Business 32:30 Just One P Will Make You Succeed! 35:47 What's the Cheat Code to Win at the Game of Attention? 39:33 The Winning Strategy for 2025 49:08 How Important Are People in the Business Journey? 56:46 First-Time Founders Need to Know This About Recruiting 59:09 A-Players Hire A-Players 01:01:40 The Ability to Have Hard Conversations Sooner 01:09:31 Be Kind, Not Nice, as a Manager 01:15:42 How to Not F*ck Up in the Hiring Process 01:23:40 How Do You Know They're Not BSing You in the Interview? 01:24:42 How to Hire Great People If You Don't Have the Money 01:27:56 The Pros and Cons of Experienced vs. Less Experienced Employees 01:29:58 The 4 R's 01:33:08 How to Be Prepared for the Rollercoaster of Building a Business 01:55:35 What Successful Companies Do 01:57:58 How to Double Your Business Growth 02:10:45 How to Help a Founder Who's About to Quit—They Can't Take It Anymore 02:16:40 The Old Innovators' Dilemma and How to Adapt 02:25:46 Your Rate of Experimentation Has to Be Higher Than Your Competitors! 02:29:03 Do Mentors Matter in Our Journey? 02:37:18 Parrots vs. Practitioners: The Best Way to Learn 02:42:16 The Founder Mode 02:46:44 Founders and the Competitors Around Them 02:49:07 Work-Life Balance 02:56:28 The Mantra That Helped Me 03:03:36 How to Drive Meaning from Your Life 03:09:43 What Is the Meaning of Life? Follow Alex:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/EBxnhGYpNQb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/wucQ8x0pNQb  YouTube: You can purchase Alex’s book, ‘$100M Leads: How to Get Strangers To Want To Buy Your Stuff’, here: https://amzn.to/413cH2K  Spotify: You can purchase Alex’s book, ‘$100M Leads: How to Get Strangers To Want To Buy Your Stuff’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/WcEZGF3pNQb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Adobe - https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/spotlight/stevenbartlett?sdid=5NHJ82ZD&mv=social ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Man That Makes Millionaires: Turn $100 to $10k With This Step By Step Formula & Build An Audience From 0 Followers! Alex Hormozi26f0ca5f-3958-485c-b7b5-8ca508fd7bd9Thu, 13 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +000011649https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: Priestly Garments (2025) Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 44: Priestly Garments (2025)7e79e6ec-e656-427c-bbb6-5a8d860ba6a2Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: The Scandal of Evil (2025) If God is a good Father and creates a good world, why does evil exist? The Catechism addresses this profound and often painful question. Fr. Mike helps us understand how to reconcile sin, evil, and suffering with God’s loving Providence. He assures us that while God does not remove evil, he does redeem it, offering himself as the solution. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 309-314. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

If God is a good Father and creates a good world, why does evil exist? The Catechism addresses this profound and often painful question. Fr. Mike helps us understand how to reconcile sin, evil, and suffering with God’s loving Providence. He assures us that while God does not remove evil, he does redeem it, offering himself as the solution. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 309-314. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 44: The Scandal of Evil (2025)c4faed53-4549-4ce1-849e-93a805a9198eThu, 13 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: The Scandal of Evil (2025) If God is a good Father and creates a good world, why does evil exist? The Catechism addresses this profound and often painful question. Fr. Mike helps us understand how to reconcile sin, evil, and suffering with God’s loving Providence. He assures us that while God does not remove evil, he does redeem it, offering himself as the solution. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 309-314. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

If God is a good Father and creates a good world, why does evil exist? The Catechism addresses this profound and often painful question. Fr. Mike helps us understand how to reconcile sin, evil, and suffering with God’s loving Providence. He assures us that while God does not remove evil, he does redeem it, offering himself as the solution. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 309-314. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 44: The Scandal of Evil (2025)a233c3df-2ebf-48a6-8635-ec106d19d8faThu, 13 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: Priestly Garments (2025) Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 44: Priestly Garments (2025)9d024684-f245-486a-b4a0-ed19f50a8065Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: Priestly Garments (2025) Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 44: Priestly Garments (2025)c9ed6c76-4dd9-4478-88c1-1c1ef25ec857Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: Priestly Garments (2025) Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 44: Priestly Garments (2025)544eff05-4522-4ef1-9354-768abc0d47bfThu, 13 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Master's Call"Mom, Sheba won't come when I call her!" said Adam. "Sometimes she comes toward me, but if I try to touch her, she runs away again. Watch!" Adam called to Sheba, his new puppy. Sure enough, Sheba looked at Adam, and when he kept calling, she ran in circles. Each time, she came close to Adam but always dodged away at the last moment. When she was finally exhausted, Sheba lay down, panting. Adam walked over to her. "You need to learn to obey," he said."You're right," said Mom. "I know! Try offering her a reward to encourage her to come to you. Try a dog biscuit--and when you call her, ignore her silly antics. When she comes, praise her, pet her, and give her the biscuit. Eventually, she'll get tired of wearing herself out for nothing. She'll learn that she needs to come to you so she can have her reward.""Okay," said Adam. "It's worth a try."Several days later, Adam called to Mom as she walked outside. "Look, Mom! Watch Sheba now!" Mom turned to watch as Adam called to his puppy. "Sheba, come!" The puppy stopped chewing on her dog toy, looked at Adam, and cocked her head. Adam repeated the command. "Come, Sheba!" He held up a dog biscuit. Sheba quickly trotted over to Adam. She stood silently beside him, stared at the biscuit, and remained still. "Good girl, Sheba!" Adam patted her and gave her the biscuit, which she ate eagerly.Adam beamed. "Sheba's really smart!" He knelt down and hugged the happy puppy.Mom smiled. "Yes. She is smart to come to her master." Mom came over and scratched behind Sheba's ears. "Sheba reminds me of the way we must come to our Master.""Come to our Master?" asked Adam. "I guess you mean Jesus, right?""Right," Mom said, "and Jesus offers a reward too. He offers the greatest reward of all--eternal life with Him. Running in circles trying to make life work on our own doesn't get us anywhere--it just tires us out. But Jesus is patient with us, and He calls us to come to Him for forgiveness, peace, and eternal life. When we answer His call, the reward is ours." –Susanna B. Chenoweth

"Mom, Sheba won't come when I call her!" said Adam. "Sometimes she comes toward me, but if I try to touch her, she runs away again. Watch!" Adam called to Sheba, his new puppy. Sure enough, Sheba looked at Adam, and when he kept calling, she ran in circles. Each time, she came close to Adam but always dodged away at the last moment. When she was finally exhausted, Sheba lay down, panting. Adam walked over to her. "You need to learn to obey," he said."You're right," said Mom. "I know! Try offering her a reward to encourage her to come to you. Try a dog biscuit--and when you call her, ignore her silly antics. When she comes, praise her, pet her, and give her the biscuit. Eventually, she'll get tired of wearing herself out for nothing. She'll learn that she needs to come to you so she can have her reward.""Okay," said Adam. "It's worth a try."Several days later, Adam called to Mom as she walked outside. "Look, Mom! Watch Sheba now!" Mom turned to watch as Adam called to his puppy. "Sheba, come!" The puppy stopped chewing on her dog toy, looked at Adam, and cocked her head. Adam repeated the command. "Come, Sheba!" He held up a dog biscuit. Sheba quickly trotted over to Adam. She stood silently beside him, stared at the biscuit, and remained still. "Good girl, Sheba!" Adam patted her and gave her the biscuit, which she ate eagerly.Adam beamed. "Sheba's really smart!" He knelt down and hugged the happy puppy.Mom smiled. "Yes. She is smart to come to her master." Mom came over and scratched behind Sheba's ears. "Sheba reminds me of the way we must come to our Master.""Come to our Master?" asked Adam. "I guess you mean Jesus, right?""Right," Mom said, "and Jesus offers a reward too. He offers the greatest reward of all--eternal life with Him. Running in circles trying to make life work on our own doesn't get us anywhere--it just tires us out. But Jesus is patient with us, and He calls us to come to Him for forgiveness, peace, and eternal life. When we answer His call, the reward is ours." –Susanna B. Chenoweth

The Master's Call7a199051-7500-4bba-82d5-3bd13ceea6ceThu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Master’s Call Bible Reading: John 6:37-40; Romans 6:23 “Mom, Sheba won’t come when I call her!” said Adam. “Sometimes she comes toward me, but if I try to touch her, she runs away again. Watch!” Adam called to Sheba, his new puppy. Sure enough, Sheba looked at Adam, and when he kept calling, she ran in circles. Each time, she came close to Adam but always dodged away at the last moment. When she was finally exhausted, Sheba lay down, panting. Adam walked over to her. “You need to learn to obey,” he said. “You’re right,” said Mom. “I know! Try offering her a reward to encourage her to come to you. Try a dog biscuit–and when you call her, ignore her silly antics. When she comes, praise her, pet her, and give her the biscuit. Eventually, she’ll get tired of wearing herself out for nothing. She’ll learn that she needs to come to you so she can have her reward.” “Okay,” said Adam. “It’s worth a try.” Several days later, Adam called to Mom as she walked outside. “Look, Mom! Watch Sheba now!” Mom turned to watch as Adam called to his puppy. “Sheba, come!” The puppy stopped chewing on her dog toy, looked at Adam, and cocked her head. Adam repeated the command. “Come, Sheba!” He held up a dog biscuit. Sheba quickly trotted over to Adam. She stood silently beside him, stared at the biscuit, and remained still. “Good girl, Sheba!” Adam patted her and gave her the biscuit, which she ate eagerly. Adam beamed. “Sheba’s really smart!” He knelt down and hugged the happy puppy. Mom smiled. “Yes. She is smart to come to her master.” Mom came over and scratched behind Sheba’s ears. “Sheba reminds me of the way we must come to our Master.” “Come to our Master?” asked Adam. “I guess you mean Jesus, right?” “Right,” Mom said, “and Jesus offers a reward too. He offers the greatest reward of all–eternal life with Him. Running in circles trying to make life work on our own doesn’t get us anywhere–it just tires us out. But Jesus is patient with us, and He calls us to come to Him for forgiveness, peace, and eternal life. When we answer His call, the reward is ours.” –Susanna B. Chenoweth How About You?Have you come to Jesus? Do you hear Him calling? He’s offering a great reward–the gift of eternal life with Him. It’s wonderful and it’s free–but you must come. He promises that when you do, He will accept you; He will never turn anyone away. Will you come to Jesus today? (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:All that the Father gives Me [Jesus] will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. (NKJV) (John 6:37) Today’s Key Thought:Come to Jesus

Bible Reading: John 6:37-40; Romans 6:23 “Mom, Sheba won’t come when I call her!” said Adam. “Sometimes she comes toward me, but if I try to touch her, she runs away again. Watch!” Adam called to Sheba, his new puppy. Sure enough, Sheba looked at Adam, and when he kept calling, she ran in circles. Each time, she came close to Adam but always dodged away at the last moment. When she was finally exhausted, Sheba lay down, panting. Adam walked over to her. “You need to learn to obey,” he said. “You’re right,” said Mom. “I know! Try offering her a reward to encourage her to come to you. Try a dog biscuit–and when you call her, ignore her silly antics. When she comes, praise her, pet her, and give her the biscuit. Eventually, she’ll get tired of wearing herself out for nothing. She’ll learn that she needs to come to you so she can have her reward.” “Okay,” said Adam. “It’s worth a try.” Several days later, Adam called to Mom as she walked outside. “Look, Mom! Watch Sheba now!” Mom turned to watch as Adam called to his puppy. “Sheba, come!” The puppy stopped chewing on her dog toy, looked at Adam, and cocked her head. Adam repeated the command. “Come, Sheba!” He held up a dog biscuit. Sheba quickly trotted over to Adam. She stood silently beside him, stared at the biscuit, and remained still. “Good girl, Sheba!” Adam patted her and gave her the biscuit, which she ate eagerly. Adam beamed. “Sheba’s really smart!” He knelt down and hugged the happy puppy. Mom smiled. “Yes. She is smart to come to her master.” Mom came over and scratched behind Sheba’s ears. “Sheba reminds me of the way we must come to our Master.” “Come to our Master?” asked Adam. “I guess you mean Jesus, right?” “Right,” Mom said, “and Jesus offers a reward too. He offers the greatest reward of all–eternal life with Him. Running in circles trying to make life work on our own doesn’t get us anywhere–it just tires us out. But Jesus is patient with us, and He calls us to come to Him for forgiveness, peace, and eternal life. When we answer His call, the reward is ours.” –Susanna B. Chenoweth How About You?Have you come to Jesus? Do you hear Him calling? He’s offering a great reward–the gift of eternal life with Him. It’s wonderful and it’s free–but you must come. He promises that when you do, He will accept you; He will never turn anyone away. Will you come to Jesus today? (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:All that the Father gives Me [Jesus] will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. (NKJV) (John 6:37) Today’s Key Thought:Come to Jesus

The Master’s Call 1d7f3706-af9f-425f-9cbc-1c16b78c2f26Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags #363: The Little Girl’s Big Faith: Naaman’s First Step to Healing- Elisha part 8 2 Kings 5:1-8&nbsp; Welcome back to our Elisha Series! Today, we begin one of my favorite Bible stories&mdash;the story of Naaman, a mighty warrior with a big problem: leprosy. But help comes from an unexpected person&mdash;a young servant girl with great faith in God! Even though she was far from home, she trusted that God could heal Naaman through the prophet Elisha. Join us as we explore how God can use anyone, no matter how young, to share His truth and help others! 💡 What We&rsquo;ll Learn in This Episode: Who Naaman was and why leprosy was such a big problem. How a young servant girl bravely shared her faith. How God&rsquo;s power works in unexpected ways! ❤️Special February 2025 Offer: Give One, Get One!For this month only, when you purchase a 1 year Patreon membership, you&rsquo;ll get to gift a membership of equal value for FREE! 🎉 Go to kbspodcast.com to enjoy! &nbsp; ❤️⭐ Support the Show! Leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! 🌟 Share this episode with friends and family. Follow us on Instagram for more fun Bible content! 📩 Connect With Us: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ 🎧&nbsp;Tune in Next Week!Next time, we&rsquo;ll hear what happens when Naaman finally meets Elisha&mdash;and it&rsquo;s not what he expected! Make sure to subscribe so you don&rsquo;t miss the next part of this amazing story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Kings 5:1-8&nbsp; Welcome back to our Elisha Series! Today, we begin one of my favorite Bible stories&mdash;the story of Naaman, a mighty warrior with a big problem: leprosy. But help comes from an unexpected person&mdash;a young servant girl with great faith in God! Even though she was far from home, she trusted that God could heal Naaman through the prophet Elisha. Join us as we explore how God can use anyone, no matter how young, to share His truth and help others! 💡 What We&rsquo;ll Learn in This Episode: Who Naaman was and why leprosy was such a big problem. How a young servant girl bravely shared her faith. How God&rsquo;s power works in unexpected ways! ❤️Special February 2025 Offer: Give One, Get One!For this month only, when you purchase a 1 year Patreon membership, you&rsquo;ll get to gift a membership of equal value for FREE! 🎉 Go to kbspodcast.com to enjoy! &nbsp; ❤️⭐ Support the Show! Leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! 🌟 Share this episode with friends and family. Follow us on Instagram for more fun Bible content! 📩 Connect With Us: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ 🎧&nbsp;Tune in Next Week!Next time, we&rsquo;ll hear what happens when Naaman finally meets Elisha&mdash;and it&rsquo;s not what he expected! Make sure to subscribe so you don&rsquo;t miss the next part of this amazing story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full #363: The Little Girl’s Big Faith: Naaman’s First Step to Healing- Elisha part 8 6436e73b-a338-48ad-a311-4b3773cfecdaWed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000675https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2025) Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2025)89b4c2b1-e26f-416d-8540-227617afc580Wed, 12 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: Creation Is Good (2025) How does God create? We read today about the reality that God creates an ordered and good world. Moreover, he is continually present in his creation, upholding and sustaining it. We also learn that God grants human beings the dignity of being causes, giving us the incredible power to share in his Divine Providence freely. Finally, Fr. Mike reminds us that because we can participate in God’s plan, our suffering is not meaningless. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 299-308. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How does God create? We read today about the reality that God creates an ordered and good world. Moreover, he is continually present in his creation, upholding and sustaining it. We also learn that God grants human beings the dignity of being causes, giving us the incredible power to share in his Divine Providence freely. Finally, Fr. Mike reminds us that because we can participate in God’s plan, our suffering is not meaningless. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 299-308. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 43: Creation Is Good (2025)f859ee02-5b2b-4794-b5d9-ecc0505ab552Wed, 12 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: Creation Is Good (2025) How does God create? We read today about the reality that God creates an ordered and good world. Moreover, he is continually present in his creation, upholding and sustaining it. We also learn that God grants human beings the dignity of being causes, giving us the incredible power to share in his Divine Providence freely. Finally, Fr. Mike reminds us that because we can participate in God’s plan, our suffering is not meaningless. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 299-308. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How does God create? We read today about the reality that God creates an ordered and good world. Moreover, he is continually present in his creation, upholding and sustaining it. We also learn that God grants human beings the dignity of being causes, giving us the incredible power to share in his Divine Providence freely. Finally, Fr. Mike reminds us that because we can participate in God’s plan, our suffering is not meaningless. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 299-308. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 43: Creation Is Good (2025)5dfe7ba1-b4e6-4912-819c-9f44983fec16Wed, 12 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2025) Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2025)fd310c51-969e-45b0-9048-c7cb559962c7Wed, 12 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2025) Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2025)ee7c2ea3-aafa-437d-a2e3-0c4de1c68a0bWed, 12 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2025) Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2025)df7fba12-e080-4905-a40d-644e581571cbWed, 12 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFour Meals a Day"I've tried to get into the habit of reading my Bible every day," Alanna said as she reached for a piece of pizza, "but I never seem to be able to." Several others in the room nodded in agreement. They were having a pizza party for their Bible study group, and their leader was encouraging them to set aside time for daily devotions."Bible reading is a bit like eating," said Mr. McRay. "First you take a bite, then you chew it, then you swallow it, and finally you digest it.""How do you take a bite of the Bible?" asked Chloe."Well, look at this pizza," said Mr. McRay. "It's cut into sections, and the Bible is also divided into sections. You choose one section of pizza, and you can choose one section of the Bible--a book or chapter or even just a verse or two.""So if that's like taking a bite, how do you chew?" asked Marc. "My grandma's always telling me not to bite off more than I can chew!"Mr. McRay laughed. "She says that so you won't choke on your food, but don't worry, you won't choke from reading your Bible. Chewing your bite of Bible just means thinking and praying about the verses you've read.""Okay, but then how do we swallow what we've read?" asked Alanna."Have you ever heard someone say, 'That story is hard to swallow'? That means it's hard to believe. So swallowing means believing God's Word is true.""So we read a little, think about it, and believe it," said Chloe. "Then what?""We digest it, remember? And we just studied that in school," said Marc. "Food is changed into something the blood can take to the rest of the body."Mr. McRay nodded. "When we digest food, its nutrients become part of our bodies. And when we digest what we've read in the Bible, its truth becomes part of our lives. We let it make a difference as we listen to what it teaches us about Jesus and who we are as God's children who have been saved from sin." Mr. McRay picked up a piece of pizza. "I think it would be a good idea to eat four meals a day--breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a slice of your Bible." –Sheri Shaw

"I've tried to get into the habit of reading my Bible every day," Alanna said as she reached for a piece of pizza, "but I never seem to be able to." Several others in the room nodded in agreement. They were having a pizza party for their Bible study group, and their leader was encouraging them to set aside time for daily devotions."Bible reading is a bit like eating," said Mr. McRay. "First you take a bite, then you chew it, then you swallow it, and finally you digest it.""How do you take a bite of the Bible?" asked Chloe."Well, look at this pizza," said Mr. McRay. "It's cut into sections, and the Bible is also divided into sections. You choose one section of pizza, and you can choose one section of the Bible--a book or chapter or even just a verse or two.""So if that's like taking a bite, how do you chew?" asked Marc. "My grandma's always telling me not to bite off more than I can chew!"Mr. McRay laughed. "She says that so you won't choke on your food, but don't worry, you won't choke from reading your Bible. Chewing your bite of Bible just means thinking and praying about the verses you've read.""Okay, but then how do we swallow what we've read?" asked Alanna."Have you ever heard someone say, 'That story is hard to swallow'? That means it's hard to believe. So swallowing means believing God's Word is true.""So we read a little, think about it, and believe it," said Chloe. "Then what?""We digest it, remember? And we just studied that in school," said Marc. "Food is changed into something the blood can take to the rest of the body."Mr. McRay nodded. "When we digest food, its nutrients become part of our bodies. And when we digest what we've read in the Bible, its truth becomes part of our lives. We let it make a difference as we listen to what it teaches us about Jesus and who we are as God's children who have been saved from sin." Mr. McRay picked up a piece of pizza. "I think it would be a good idea to eat four meals a day--breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a slice of your Bible." –Sheri Shaw

Four Meals a Dayc2f908a5-0bfc-427f-b08e-8420568a7a6dWed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Four Meals a Day Bible Reading: Colossians 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:13 “I’ve tried to get into the habit of reading my Bible every day,” Alanna said as she reached for a piece of pizza, “but I never seem to be able to.” Several others in the room nodded in agreement. They were having a pizza party for their Bible study group, and their leader was encouraging them to set aside time for daily devotions. “Bible reading is a bit like eating,” said Mr. McRay. “First you take a bite, then you chew it, then you swallow it, and finally you digest it.” “How do you take a bite of the Bible?” asked Chloe. “Well, look at this pizza,” said Mr. McRay. “It’s cut into sections, and the Bible is also divided into sections. You choose one section of pizza, and you can choose one section of the Bible–a book or chapter or even just a verse or two.” “So if that’s like taking a bite, how do you chew?” asked Marc. “My grandma’s always telling me not to bite off more than I can chew!” Mr. McRay laughed. “She says that so you won’t choke on your food, but don’t worry, you won’t choke from reading your Bible. Chewing your bite of Bible just means thinking and praying about the verses you’ve read.” “Okay, but then how do we swallow what we’ve read?” asked Alanna. “Have you ever heard someone say, ‘That story is hard to swallow’? That means it’s hard to believe. So swallowing means believing God’s Word is true.” “So we read a little, think about it, and believe it,” said Chloe. “Then what?” “We digest it, remember? And we just studied that in school,” said Marc. “Food is changed into something the blood can take to the rest of the body.” Mr. McRay nodded. “When we digest food, its nutrients become part of our bodies. And when we digest what we’ve read in the Bible, its truth becomes part of our lives. We let it make a difference as we listen to what it teaches us about Jesus and who we are as God’s children who have been saved from sin.” Mr. McRay picked up a piece of pizza. “I think it would be a good idea to eat four meals a day–breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a slice of your Bible.” –Sheri Shaw How About You?Are you getting four meals a day? Just like eating is important for a healthy body, reading God’s Word is important for a healthy life. If you find it hard to read the Bible, start with small bites. Try reading just a verse or two and think about what God is saying. Then let it make a difference in your life by believing it and doing what it says. Have a bite of Bible every day! Today’s Key Verse:People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. (NLT) (Matthew 4:4) Today’s Key Thought:Feed on God’s Word

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:13 “I’ve tried to get into the habit of reading my Bible every day,” Alanna said as she reached for a piece of pizza, “but I never seem to be able to.” Several others in the room nodded in agreement. They were having a pizza party for their Bible study group, and their leader was encouraging them to set aside time for daily devotions. “Bible reading is a bit like eating,” said Mr. McRay. “First you take a bite, then you chew it, then you swallow it, and finally you digest it.” “How do you take a bite of the Bible?” asked Chloe. “Well, look at this pizza,” said Mr. McRay. “It’s cut into sections, and the Bible is also divided into sections. You choose one section of pizza, and you can choose one section of the Bible–a book or chapter or even just a verse or two.” “So if that’s like taking a bite, how do you chew?” asked Marc. “My grandma’s always telling me not to bite off more than I can chew!” Mr. McRay laughed. “She says that so you won’t choke on your food, but don’t worry, you won’t choke from reading your Bible. Chewing your bite of Bible just means thinking and praying about the verses you’ve read.” “Okay, but then how do we swallow what we’ve read?” asked Alanna. “Have you ever heard someone say, ‘That story is hard to swallow’? That means it’s hard to believe. So swallowing means believing God’s Word is true.” “So we read a little, think about it, and believe it,” said Chloe. “Then what?” “We digest it, remember? And we just studied that in school,” said Marc. “Food is changed into something the blood can take to the rest of the body.” Mr. McRay nodded. “When we digest food, its nutrients become part of our bodies. And when we digest what we’ve read in the Bible, its truth becomes part of our lives. We let it make a difference as we listen to what it teaches us about Jesus and who we are as God’s children who have been saved from sin.” Mr. McRay picked up a piece of pizza. “I think it would be a good idea to eat four meals a day–breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a slice of your Bible.” –Sheri Shaw How About You?Are you getting four meals a day? Just like eating is important for a healthy body, reading God’s Word is important for a healthy life. If you find it hard to read the Bible, start with small bites. Try reading just a verse or two and think about what God is saying. Then let it make a difference in your life by believing it and doing what it says. Have a bite of Bible every day! Today’s Key Verse:People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. (NLT) (Matthew 4:4) Today’s Key Thought:Feed on God’s Word

Four Meals a Day e9d084cd-ea72-4e29-ad54-e1a46cbe61b1Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: Moral Laws (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 42: Moral Laws (2025)4488fc8b-541b-407d-bd2b-e06bac8a591cTue, 11 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: The Work of Creation (2025) Why did God create? The Catechism today gives us a glimpse into the reason for our existence as we learn about God’s marvelous work of creation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that creation is ultimately a work of the Holy Trinity and a work of love that reveals the glory of God. He also reminds us that creation is not a work of the past; God is constantly forming and breathing new life into our lives and hearts. Today we read Catechism paragraphs 290-298. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why did God create? The Catechism today gives us a glimpse into the reason for our existence as we learn about God’s marvelous work of creation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that creation is ultimately a work of the Holy Trinity and a work of love that reveals the glory of God. He also reminds us that creation is not a work of the past; God is constantly forming and breathing new life into our lives and hearts. Today we read Catechism paragraphs 290-298. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 42: The Work of Creation (2025)d3af5c70-4a82-4b1c-a9b8-941f4d26d961Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: The Work of Creation (2025) Why did God create? The Catechism today gives us a glimpse into the reason for our existence as we learn about God’s marvelous work of creation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that creation is ultimately a work of the Holy Trinity and a work of love that reveals the glory of God. He also reminds us that creation is not a work of the past; God is constantly forming and breathing new life into our lives and hearts. Today we read Catechism paragraphs 290-298. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why did God create? The Catechism today gives us a glimpse into the reason for our existence as we learn about God’s marvelous work of creation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that creation is ultimately a work of the Holy Trinity and a work of love that reveals the glory of God. He also reminds us that creation is not a work of the past; God is constantly forming and breathing new life into our lives and hearts. Today we read Catechism paragraphs 290-298. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 42: The Work of Creation (2025)bc747398-bbb4-4ac0-80cc-dcbc88fe1b34Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: Moral Laws (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 42: Moral Laws (2025)3fbd806c-7a8b-401a-a6de-f53c10611f44Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: Moral Laws (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 42: Moral Laws (2025)18c8368e-7183-44c7-88ae-23687b90c680Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: Moral Laws (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 42: Moral Laws (2025)1e015c49-acad-4147-b788-8e947bbf6619Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRedheadEveryone in Daphne's family had blond hair except for her. Her hair was bright red. She stood out in every family picture and too often heard comments about being her parents' "red-headed girl." Some people told Daphne her hair was pretty, and others just looked at her strangely, like she didn't belong.Daphne sat on a camp chair at her little brother's soccer game and tried to cover as much of her hair as possible with her bucket hat. She heard someone sit down beside her and glanced over at her grandpa. "How's my little redhead?" he asked.Daphne sighed. "Do you have to call me that?"Grandpa's gray brow lifted. "No, I don't have to. But what's wrong with it?""I'm tired of having red hair." Daphne frowned and sat forward, watching as her brother kicked the ball to his teammate. "I don't like being different from everyone in my family. I wish I had blond hair too.""But then you wouldn't stand out," Grandpa said."Exactly!" Daphne turned to him. "I want to fit in. I want to have blond hair and look like them instead of being the redhead of the family."Grandpa tapped his chin. "I think your grandma felt that way too sometimes.""Grandma?" Daphne asked."She had red hair like yours before it went gray," Grandpa said. "She's where you get it from."Daphne couldn't remember her grandma well because she had passed away when she was young, and she'd never realized she had red hair."I think it's a special thing that God passed on to you," Grandpa said. "I love seeing your red hair. And I know God makes no mistakes. If He wanted you to be just like the rest of your family, He would have made you that way." Grandpa smiled at her. "Sometimes it's hard to be different, but it's also good. God made each of us unique in many ways, not just in our looks. It's good to enjoy and embrace that rather than fight it, knowing God created each of us with care because He loves us.""Okay, I'll try," Daphne said. It felt better knowing her grandma had been a redhead too and to be reminded that God had made her that way. –Bethany Acker

Everyone in Daphne's family had blond hair except for her. Her hair was bright red. She stood out in every family picture and too often heard comments about being her parents' "red-headed girl." Some people told Daphne her hair was pretty, and others just looked at her strangely, like she didn't belong.Daphne sat on a camp chair at her little brother's soccer game and tried to cover as much of her hair as possible with her bucket hat. She heard someone sit down beside her and glanced over at her grandpa. "How's my little redhead?" he asked.Daphne sighed. "Do you have to call me that?"Grandpa's gray brow lifted. "No, I don't have to. But what's wrong with it?""I'm tired of having red hair." Daphne frowned and sat forward, watching as her brother kicked the ball to his teammate. "I don't like being different from everyone in my family. I wish I had blond hair too.""But then you wouldn't stand out," Grandpa said."Exactly!" Daphne turned to him. "I want to fit in. I want to have blond hair and look like them instead of being the redhead of the family."Grandpa tapped his chin. "I think your grandma felt that way too sometimes.""Grandma?" Daphne asked."She had red hair like yours before it went gray," Grandpa said. "She's where you get it from."Daphne couldn't remember her grandma well because she had passed away when she was young, and she'd never realized she had red hair."I think it's a special thing that God passed on to you," Grandpa said. "I love seeing your red hair. And I know God makes no mistakes. If He wanted you to be just like the rest of your family, He would have made you that way." Grandpa smiled at her. "Sometimes it's hard to be different, but it's also good. God made each of us unique in many ways, not just in our looks. It's good to enjoy and embrace that rather than fight it, knowing God created each of us with care because He loves us.""Okay, I'll try," Daphne said. It felt better knowing her grandma had been a redhead too and to be reminded that God had made her that way. –Bethany Acker

Redheadb39e9f3e-b3f7-4a9d-9ce1-ed45d95893c3Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Redhead Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-16 Everyone in Daphne’s family had blond hair except for her. Her hair was bright red. She stood out in every family picture and too often heard comments about being her parents’ “red-headed girl.” Some people told Daphne her hair was pretty, and others just looked at her strangely, like she didn’t belong. Daphne sat on a camp chair at her little brother’s soccer game and tried to cover as much of her hair as possible with her bucket hat. She heard someone sit down beside her and glanced over at her grandpa. “How’s my little redhead?” he asked. Daphne sighed. “Do you have to call me that?” Grandpa’s gray brow lifted. “No, I don’t have to. But what’s wrong with it?” “I’m tired of having red hair.” Daphne frowned and sat forward, watching as her brother kicked the ball to his teammate. “I don’t like being different from everyone in my family. I wish I had blond hair too.” “But then you wouldn’t stand out,” Grandpa said. “Exactly!” Daphne turned to him. “I want to fit in. I want to have blond hair and look like them instead of being the redhead of the family.” Grandpa tapped his chin. “I think your grandma felt that way too sometimes.” “Grandma?” Daphne asked. “She had red hair like yours before it went gray,” Grandpa said. “She’s where you get it from.” Daphne couldn’t remember her grandma well because she had passed away when she was young, and she’d never realized she had red hair. “I think it’s a special thing that God passed on to you,” Grandpa said. “I love seeing your red hair. And I know God makes no mistakes. If He wanted you to be just like the rest of your family, He would have made you that way.” Grandpa smiled at her. “Sometimes it’s hard to be different, but it’s also good. God made each of us unique in many ways, not just in our looks. It’s good to enjoy and embrace that rather than fight it, knowing God created each of us with care because He loves us.” “Okay, I’ll try,” Daphne said. It felt better knowing her grandma had been a redhead too and to be reminded that God had made her that way. –Bethany Acker How About You?Do you embrace the unique qualities God has given you? Or do you feel frustrated because you don’t look or act the same way as your family or friends? God made you just as you are, and He loves you so much that Jesus gave His life to save you. Instead of wishing you were different, let Him help you enjoy being the unique person He created you to be. Today’s Key Verse:I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (NIV) (Psalm 139:14 ) Today’s Key Thought:God made you just right

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-16 Everyone in Daphne’s family had blond hair except for her. Her hair was bright red. She stood out in every family picture and too often heard comments about being her parents’ “red-headed girl.” Some people told Daphne her hair was pretty, and others just looked at her strangely, like she didn’t belong. Daphne sat on a camp chair at her little brother’s soccer game and tried to cover as much of her hair as possible with her bucket hat. She heard someone sit down beside her and glanced over at her grandpa. “How’s my little redhead?” he asked. Daphne sighed. “Do you have to call me that?” Grandpa’s gray brow lifted. “No, I don’t have to. But what’s wrong with it?” “I’m tired of having red hair.” Daphne frowned and sat forward, watching as her brother kicked the ball to his teammate. “I don’t like being different from everyone in my family. I wish I had blond hair too.” “But then you wouldn’t stand out,” Grandpa said. “Exactly!” Daphne turned to him. “I want to fit in. I want to have blond hair and look like them instead of being the redhead of the family.” Grandpa tapped his chin. “I think your grandma felt that way too sometimes.” “Grandma?” Daphne asked. “She had red hair like yours before it went gray,” Grandpa said. “She’s where you get it from.” Daphne couldn’t remember her grandma well because she had passed away when she was young, and she’d never realized she had red hair. “I think it’s a special thing that God passed on to you,” Grandpa said. “I love seeing your red hair. And I know God makes no mistakes. If He wanted you to be just like the rest of your family, He would have made you that way.” Grandpa smiled at her. “Sometimes it’s hard to be different, but it’s also good. God made each of us unique in many ways, not just in our looks. It’s good to enjoy and embrace that rather than fight it, knowing God created each of us with care because He loves us.” “Okay, I’ll try,” Daphne said. It felt better knowing her grandma had been a redhead too and to be reminded that God had made her that way. –Bethany Acker How About You?Do you embrace the unique qualities God has given you? Or do you feel frustrated because you don’t look or act the same way as your family or friends? God made you just as you are, and He loves you so much that Jesus gave His life to save you. Instead of wishing you were different, let Him help you enjoy being the unique person He created you to be. Today’s Key Verse:I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (NIV) (Psalm 139:14 ) Today’s Key Thought:God made you just right

Redhead b72eef3b-5850-455c-a006-64afd3f0d3c5Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags237 - A Psychological Evaluation of ConfessionConfession scares a lot of people - and not only Catholics. While we all know it is a Sacrament, too many of us tend to avoid it more than we should. Sometimes, it can feel humiliating. What if we viewed Confession with as much excitement as the other Sacraments? Join me in this episode as I explore the Sacrament of Confession. Not only do I cover a lot of basics about what Confession is (and isn't) but I also explore the psychological benefits of Confession. Not only does Confession convey real Grace, it will transform your life and help to unlock the areas you are stuck. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

Confession scares a lot of people - and not only Catholics. While we all know it is a Sacrament, too many of us tend to avoid it more than we should. Sometimes, it can feel humiliating. What if we viewed Confession with as much excitement as the other Sacraments? Join me in this episode as I explore the Sacrament of Confession. Not only do I cover a lot of basics about what Confession is (and isn't) but I also explore the psychological benefits of Confession. Not only does Confession convey real Grace, it will transform your life and help to unlock the areas you are stuck. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

full237 - A Psychological Evaluation of Confession14c0c857-eedd-4758-9a45-b8d306415ba6Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe No.1 Brain Doctor: "This Parenting Mistake Ruins Your Kids Brain!", "Alcohol or Marijuana Will Destroy Your Brain!", "A Stagnant Career Can Increase Your Chance Of Alzheimers!" - Dr Daniel Amen Are our brains under attack? Based on a bank of over 200,000 brain scans, Dr Daniel Amen reveals the hidden threats silently destroying our minds and steps to fight back   Dr Daniel Amen is a psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist, and founder and CEO of the Amen Clinics. He is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Change Your Brain Every Day’ and ‘Raising Mentally Strong Kids’.  In this conversation, Dr Daniel and Steven discuss topics such as, how alcohol shrinks your brain, the link between Alzheimer’s and depression, how heartbreak is equal to heroin withdrawal, and and the impact of social media on the brain.  00:00 Intro 02:25 Why This Conversation Is Important 03:58 How Many Brains Has Daniel Scanned? 04:45 Brain Rot: Why Are People Caring About Their Brains Now? 05:38 Is There a Link Between Porn Consumption and Brain Health? 08:34 Can I Fix My Brain? 09:52 Why Do People Come to See Daniel? 11:10 Alcohol Is Bad for the Brain 15:11 What Does a Brain Look Like After Heavy Drinking? 16:39 Why Does Brain Size Matter? 20:10 Alcohol Is Aging Your Brain 21:36 How Bad Are Drugs for the Brain? 26:38 What's Wrong With Magic Mushrooms? 33:01 Are Antidepressants Being Oversubscribed? Proven Alternatives 39:26 Can You See Trauma on the Brain? 42:59 Things You Can Do at Home to Help Trauma 45:27 The Impact of Negative Thinking on the Brain 46:48 Low Anxiety Will Kill You 48:46 How to Become More Disciplined and Motivated 53:21 How to Calm Your Worries 59:50 Can Extremely Negative People Become Positive? 1:00:29 Ads 1:01:28 Who Is Elizabeth Smart? 1:03:35 Horrific Events Don’t Necessarily Define Who You Are 1:05:23 The Impact of Stress During Pregnancy on Your Child 1:09:03 The Cause of Alzheimer's 1:14:03 The Impact of a Fatty Fish Diet 1:16:12 The Impact of Hope and Grief on the Brain 1:23:55 How Do You Raise the Perfect Brain? 1:30:07 What Are the Non-Obvious Ways to Help Children's Brains? 1:33:57 Ads 1:35:01 Is ADHD Increasing in Our Population? 1:40:32 Daniel Amen’s Daughter 1:43:11 Different Types of ADHD 1:46:12 Can You See Love on the Brain? 1:47:46 What Change Would Daniel Like to See in the World? 1:53:20 Mindfulness and Meditation 1:54:45 Ice Baths 1:55:10 Loving Your Job 1:56:17 Breath work 1:56:56 Social Media and Its Effects on the Brain 1:57:07 Hustle Culture 1:57:42 Microplastics 1:58:06 Noise Pollution 1:59:31 Is AI Going to Be Good or Bad for Our Brains? 2:01:46 Are Brains Getting Bigger or Smaller? 2:03:16 What's the Most Important Thing We Didn't Talk About? 2:05:14 Has Scanning Brains Changed Daniel’s Belief in God? 2:05:32 The Effects of Religion on the Brain 2:09:21 The LA Fires and Their Impact on the Brain 2:13:00 Guest’s Last Question Follow Dr Amen:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/t3fyeyooNQb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/UmRfScqoNQb  Podcast - https://g2ul0.app.link/Lfnd1rmoNQb  Amen Clinics - https://g2ul0.app.link/W1oBV9roNQb  BrainMD Supplements - https://g2ul0.app.link/SZLrxBtoNQb  To support Change Your Brain Foundation - https://g2ul0.app.link/Uq3shdvoNQb  You can purchase ‘Raising Mentally Strong Kids: How to Combine the Power of Neuroscience With Love and Logic to Grow Confident, Kind, Responsible, and Resilient Children and Young Adults’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/lavOHXyoNQb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Independent research - danielamen.tiiny.co Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are our brains under attack? Based on a bank of over 200,000 brain scans, Dr Daniel Amen reveals the hidden threats silently destroying our minds and steps to fight back   Dr Daniel Amen is a psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist, and founder and CEO of the Amen Clinics. He is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Change Your Brain Every Day’ and ‘Raising Mentally Strong Kids’.  In this conversation, Dr Daniel and Steven discuss topics such as, how alcohol shrinks your brain, the link between Alzheimer’s and depression, how heartbreak is equal to heroin withdrawal, and and the impact of social media on the brain.  00:00 Intro 02:25 Why This Conversation Is Important 03:58 How Many Brains Has Daniel Scanned? 04:45 Brain Rot: Why Are People Caring About Their Brains Now? 05:38 Is There a Link Between Porn Consumption and Brain Health? 08:34 Can I Fix My Brain? 09:52 Why Do People Come to See Daniel? 11:10 Alcohol Is Bad for the Brain 15:11 What Does a Brain Look Like After Heavy Drinking? 16:39 Why Does Brain Size Matter? 20:10 Alcohol Is Aging Your Brain 21:36 How Bad Are Drugs for the Brain? 26:38 What's Wrong With Magic Mushrooms? 33:01 Are Antidepressants Being Oversubscribed? Proven Alternatives 39:26 Can You See Trauma on the Brain? 42:59 Things You Can Do at Home to Help Trauma 45:27 The Impact of Negative Thinking on the Brain 46:48 Low Anxiety Will Kill You 48:46 How to Become More Disciplined and Motivated 53:21 How to Calm Your Worries 59:50 Can Extremely Negative People Become Positive? 1:00:29 Ads 1:01:28 Who Is Elizabeth Smart? 1:03:35 Horrific Events Don’t Necessarily Define Who You Are 1:05:23 The Impact of Stress During Pregnancy on Your Child 1:09:03 The Cause of Alzheimer's 1:14:03 The Impact of a Fatty Fish Diet 1:16:12 The Impact of Hope and Grief on the Brain 1:23:55 How Do You Raise the Perfect Brain? 1:30:07 What Are the Non-Obvious Ways to Help Children's Brains? 1:33:57 Ads 1:35:01 Is ADHD Increasing in Our Population? 1:40:32 Daniel Amen’s Daughter 1:43:11 Different Types of ADHD 1:46:12 Can You See Love on the Brain? 1:47:46 What Change Would Daniel Like to See in the World? 1:53:20 Mindfulness and Meditation 1:54:45 Ice Baths 1:55:10 Loving Your Job 1:56:17 Breath work 1:56:56 Social Media and Its Effects on the Brain 1:57:07 Hustle Culture 1:57:42 Microplastics 1:58:06 Noise Pollution 1:59:31 Is AI Going to Be Good or Bad for Our Brains? 2:01:46 Are Brains Getting Bigger or Smaller? 2:03:16 What's the Most Important Thing We Didn't Talk About? 2:05:14 Has Scanning Brains Changed Daniel’s Belief in God? 2:05:32 The Effects of Religion on the Brain 2:09:21 The LA Fires and Their Impact on the Brain 2:13:00 Guest’s Last Question Follow Dr Amen:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/t3fyeyooNQb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/UmRfScqoNQb  Podcast - https://g2ul0.app.link/Lfnd1rmoNQb  Amen Clinics - https://g2ul0.app.link/W1oBV9roNQb  BrainMD Supplements - https://g2ul0.app.link/SZLrxBtoNQb  To support Change Your Brain Foundation - https://g2ul0.app.link/Uq3shdvoNQb  You can purchase ‘Raising Mentally Strong Kids: How to Combine the Power of Neuroscience With Love and Logic to Grow Confident, Kind, Responsible, and Resilient Children and Young Adults’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/lavOHXyoNQb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Independent research - danielamen.tiiny.co Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe No.1 Brain Doctor: "This Parenting Mistake Ruins Your Kids Brain!", "Alcohol or Marijuana Will Destroy Your Brain!", "A Stagnant Career Can Increase Your Chance Of Alzheimers!" - Dr Daniel Amen dd75bdac-4d95-4545-9991-32db7942ff8cMon, 10 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +00008285https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2025) Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2025)a3ad07f2-fa86-4f13-bd74-beb9821acd22Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: Origins and Ends (2025) Together with Fr. Mike, we examine some of the different explanations for God’s existence outside of the Catholic understanding, such as Pantheism, Dualism, Manichaeism, and Deism. Fr. Mike explains that while some understanding of man’s origin can be perceived through human reason and the natural world, we also need Revelation, as it answers many questions about creation we could never possibly hope to answer with reason alone. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 285-289. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we examine some of the different explanations for God’s existence outside of the Catholic understanding, such as Pantheism, Dualism, Manichaeism, and Deism. Fr. Mike explains that while some understanding of man’s origin can be perceived through human reason and the natural world, we also need Revelation, as it answers many questions about creation we could never possibly hope to answer with reason alone. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 285-289. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 41: Origins and Ends (2025)0ff49960-e129-47c7-8772-3047f2e3e257Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: Origins and Ends (2025) Together with Fr. Mike, we examine some of the different explanations for God’s existence outside of the Catholic understanding, such as Pantheism, Dualism, Manichaeism, and Deism. Fr. Mike explains that while some understanding of man’s origin can be perceived through human reason and the natural world, we also need Revelation, as it answers many questions about creation we could never possibly hope to answer with reason alone. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 285-289. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we examine some of the different explanations for God’s existence outside of the Catholic understanding, such as Pantheism, Dualism, Manichaeism, and Deism. Fr. Mike explains that while some understanding of man’s origin can be perceived through human reason and the natural world, we also need Revelation, as it answers many questions about creation we could never possibly hope to answer with reason alone. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 285-289. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 41: Origins and Ends (2025)36f3e84e-fd5c-4b1f-acb0-c212c94f320dMon, 10 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2025) Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2025)556ef35c-0e7e-4414-8240-a9b4a86ae1c2Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2025) Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2025)f6038c3b-8165-48bf-9a08-66a6d3041d5cMon, 10 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2025) Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2025)081a30fa-b80b-4bfd-b2c1-cebeb8e3ebf6Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAmendments and SalvationTyler walked into the kitchen where his mom was preparing supper. They were going to a special program at church that night, so they would be eating earlier than usual.Mom looked up and smiled. "Hi, Tyler. What have you been doing?""I've been reading," Tyler replied. "I'm learning some pretty cool stuff about the United States.""What kind of stuff?" Mom asked as she began mixing up a salad. Tyler reached for the lettuce and started shredding it. "I found out that once a state approves an amendment to its constitution, it can't change it. I guess the state has to be pretty sure that it agrees with the amendment!""That's interesting," Mom said. "But what's really interesting is that if a state rejects an amendment, it can change its mind later," Tyler added. He sighed. Even though he had been reading all afternoon, he'd been thinking about something else too."What's wrong?" Mom asked, glancing at him over the salad bowl.Tyler sighed again. "I don't really want to go to church tonight. Speakers at programs like that sometimes make me feel like I'm not saved. I worry that when I sin, I've lost my salvation and have to trust Jesus to save me all over again.""Tyler, it doesn't work that way," Mom said gently. "If you have truly placed your faith in Jesus and believe He died for your sins and rose again, then He has saved you, and you'll always be saved.""Really?" asked Tyler. "Yes. It's like what you were talking about with states amending their constitutions. Before a person is saved, they can reject the good news of Jesus over and over again, but God never gives up on them. That person can always change their mind. Once you have trusted Jesus as your Savior, there's nothing that can change it. You'll still sin, but Jesus promises to forgive you when you confess your sins to Him."Tyler thought about that. "But how can I keep from sinning?""Once you're saved, the Holy Spirit lives in you and helps you follow Jesus," said Mom. "But you still have to choose to listen and obey what He says. It isn't always easy, but even when you mess up, God will never let you go." - Julia Kicinski

Tyler walked into the kitchen where his mom was preparing supper. They were going to a special program at church that night, so they would be eating earlier than usual.Mom looked up and smiled. "Hi, Tyler. What have you been doing?""I've been reading," Tyler replied. "I'm learning some pretty cool stuff about the United States.""What kind of stuff?" Mom asked as she began mixing up a salad. Tyler reached for the lettuce and started shredding it. "I found out that once a state approves an amendment to its constitution, it can't change it. I guess the state has to be pretty sure that it agrees with the amendment!""That's interesting," Mom said. "But what's really interesting is that if a state rejects an amendment, it can change its mind later," Tyler added. He sighed. Even though he had been reading all afternoon, he'd been thinking about something else too."What's wrong?" Mom asked, glancing at him over the salad bowl.Tyler sighed again. "I don't really want to go to church tonight. Speakers at programs like that sometimes make me feel like I'm not saved. I worry that when I sin, I've lost my salvation and have to trust Jesus to save me all over again.""Tyler, it doesn't work that way," Mom said gently. "If you have truly placed your faith in Jesus and believe He died for your sins and rose again, then He has saved you, and you'll always be saved.""Really?" asked Tyler. "Yes. It's like what you were talking about with states amending their constitutions. Before a person is saved, they can reject the good news of Jesus over and over again, but God never gives up on them. That person can always change their mind. Once you have trusted Jesus as your Savior, there's nothing that can change it. You'll still sin, but Jesus promises to forgive you when you confess your sins to Him."Tyler thought about that. "But how can I keep from sinning?""Once you're saved, the Holy Spirit lives in you and helps you follow Jesus," said Mom. "But you still have to choose to listen and obey what He says. It isn't always easy, but even when you mess up, God will never let you go." - Julia Kicinski

Amendments and Salvationad503322-0e7e-46f4-9e85-0e04a4011744Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Amendments and Salvation Bible Reading: John 10:27-30 Tyler walked into the kitchen where his mom was preparing supper. They were going to a special program at church that night, so they would be eating earlier than usual. Mom looked up and smiled. “Hi, Tyler. What have you been doing?” “I’ve been reading,” Tyler replied. “I’m learning some pretty cool stuff about the United States.” “What kind of stuff?” Mom asked as she began mixing up a salad. Tyler reached for the lettuce and started shredding it. “I found out that once a state approves an amendment to its constitution, it can’t change it. I guess the state has to be pretty sure that it agrees with the amendment!” “That’s interesting,” Mom said. “But what’s really interesting is that if a state rejects an amendment, it can change its mind later,” Tyler added. He sighed. Even though he had been reading all afternoon, he’d been thinking about something else too. “What’s wrong?” Mom asked, glancing at him over the salad bowl. Tyler sighed again. “I don’t really want to go to church tonight. Speakers at programs like that sometimes make me feel like I’m not saved. I worry that when I sin, I’ve lost my salvation and have to trust Jesus to save me all over again.” “Tyler, it doesn’t work that way,” Mom said gently. “If you have truly placed your faith in Jesus and believe He died for your sins and rose again, then He has saved you, and you’ll always be saved.” “Really?” asked Tyler. “Yes. It’s like what you were talking about with states amending their constitutions. Before a person is saved, they can reject the good news of Jesus over and over again, but God never gives up on them. That person can always change their mind. Once you have trusted Jesus as your Savior, there’s nothing that can change it. You’ll still sin, but Jesus promises to forgive you when you confess your sins to Him.” Tyler thought about that. “But how can I keep from sinning?” “Once you’re saved, the Holy Spirit lives in you and helps you follow Jesus,” said Mom. “But you still have to choose to listen and obey what He says. It isn’t always easy, but even when you mess up, God will never let you go.” – Julia Kicinski How About You?Are you ever afraid that you might lose your salvation? Do you ever think God will give up on you because you sin too much? God loves you and promises never to abandon you. He will always forgive you when you sin and help you obey Him. When you trust Jesus to be your Savior, He will hold you so tightly that you will never be lost again. Today’s Key Verse:And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. (NKJV) (John 10:28) Today’s Key Thought:Salvation is forever

Bible Reading: John 10:27-30 Tyler walked into the kitchen where his mom was preparing supper. They were going to a special program at church that night, so they would be eating earlier than usual. Mom looked up and smiled. “Hi, Tyler. What have you been doing?” “I’ve been reading,” Tyler replied. “I’m learning some pretty cool stuff about the United States.” “What kind of stuff?” Mom asked as she began mixing up a salad. Tyler reached for the lettuce and started shredding it. “I found out that once a state approves an amendment to its constitution, it can’t change it. I guess the state has to be pretty sure that it agrees with the amendment!” “That’s interesting,” Mom said. “But what’s really interesting is that if a state rejects an amendment, it can change its mind later,” Tyler added. He sighed. Even though he had been reading all afternoon, he’d been thinking about something else too. “What’s wrong?” Mom asked, glancing at him over the salad bowl. Tyler sighed again. “I don’t really want to go to church tonight. Speakers at programs like that sometimes make me feel like I’m not saved. I worry that when I sin, I’ve lost my salvation and have to trust Jesus to save me all over again.” “Tyler, it doesn’t work that way,” Mom said gently. “If you have truly placed your faith in Jesus and believe He died for your sins and rose again, then He has saved you, and you’ll always be saved.” “Really?” asked Tyler. “Yes. It’s like what you were talking about with states amending their constitutions. Before a person is saved, they can reject the good news of Jesus over and over again, but God never gives up on them. That person can always change their mind. Once you have trusted Jesus as your Savior, there’s nothing that can change it. You’ll still sin, but Jesus promises to forgive you when you confess your sins to Him.” Tyler thought about that. “But how can I keep from sinning?” “Once you’re saved, the Holy Spirit lives in you and helps you follow Jesus,” said Mom. “But you still have to choose to listen and obey what He says. It isn’t always easy, but even when you mess up, God will never let you go.” – Julia Kicinski How About You?Are you ever afraid that you might lose your salvation? Do you ever think God will give up on you because you sin too much? God loves you and promises never to abandon you. He will always forgive you when you sin and help you obey Him. When you trust Jesus to be your Savior, He will hold you so tightly that you will never be lost again. Today’s Key Verse:And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. (NKJV) (John 10:28) Today’s Key Thought:Salvation is forever

Amendments and Salvation 8f4fe227-27d8-4463-8df9-1b03a79673b6Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: Laws of Justice (2025) Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 40: Laws of Justice (2025)b3c8a365-2caa-4d49-b3ac-2e8d2e1b796eSun, 09 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: God Is the Creator (2025) Fr. Mike explores God’s role as “Creator” and the vital importance of understanding God as the Creator of all things: heaven and earth, seen and unseen. Together, we examine the questions of our origins, such as “Where do we come from?” and “Where are we going?” Fr. Mike emphasizes that man is created for a purpose because of the great and eternal love our Father in heaven has for every one of us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 279-284. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores God’s role as “Creator” and the vital importance of understanding God as the Creator of all things: heaven and earth, seen and unseen. Together, we examine the questions of our origins, such as “Where do we come from?” and “Where are we going?” Fr. Mike emphasizes that man is created for a purpose because of the great and eternal love our Father in heaven has for every one of us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 279-284. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 40: God Is the Creator (2025)5264ee96-c723-4d60-a327-bebe61a386d7Sun, 09 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: God Is the Creator (2025) Fr. Mike explores God’s role as “Creator” and the vital importance of understanding God as the Creator of all things: heaven and earth, seen and unseen. Together, we examine the questions of our origins, such as “Where do we come from?” and “Where are we going?” Fr. Mike emphasizes that man is created for a purpose because of the great and eternal love our Father in heaven has for every one of us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 279-284. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores God’s role as “Creator” and the vital importance of understanding God as the Creator of all things: heaven and earth, seen and unseen. Together, we examine the questions of our origins, such as “Where do we come from?” and “Where are we going?” Fr. Mike emphasizes that man is created for a purpose because of the great and eternal love our Father in heaven has for every one of us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 279-284. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 40: God Is the Creator (2025)f89adbfe-d9bd-4509-bbbe-4af7284d626eSun, 09 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: Laws of Justice (2025) Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 40: Laws of Justice (2025)77715fd5-c665-421f-b030-74041d2f0227Sun, 09 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: Laws of Justice (2025) Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 40: Laws of Justice (2025)15f5a29d-f95e-4bcc-a61d-6d31ed99c385Sun, 09 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: Laws of Justice (2025) Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 40: Laws of Justice (2025)02320529-b185-4a86-8053-7833d813ed36Sun, 09 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Right FocusDinner was finished, and Liam was just thinking about teasing his sister when she interrupted his plan. "Why did you have to stay in during recess today?" Naomi asked him. "I heard you and a bunch of other kids got caught cheating on a test."Liam swallowed hard, and it suddenly became very quiet in the kitchen. Only Nala, their dog, had anything to say as she yipped for a handout. "Nala, quiet." Dad said. Nala sat down immediately and waited."It wasn't a big deal," muttered Liam, but the look on Dad's face said otherwise. Liam sighed. "Chandler found the answer key and passed it around, and I kept thinking about honor roll, so…well, I snuck a look."Dad cut a scrap of meat and showed it to Nala. The dog licked her lips hungrily. "Nala, stay," Dad said firmly, then placed the meat on the floor in front of the dog. Nala thumped her tail excitedly, but she stayed where she was. "Liam, do you have any idea why Nala is able to resist the temptation to take the meat?" Liam grinned. "She probably knows Naomi helped make dinner tonight, and…ow!" His sister's elbow had made a direct hit to his ribs."Look at Nala's eyes," Dad said. "She's looking at me, right?" Liam nodded. "If Nala kept staring at the meat, she'd never be able to resist it," Dad explained. "Instead, she's focusing on her master." He turned toward Liam. "Whenever you're tempted, who should you focus on?""Jesus," Liam replied. "I know that, Dad. But it's so hard!""You're right. It's not easy," said Dad. "But God gives us the ability to do it. Because we trust in Jesus, He has set us free from sin and gives us power over temptation--and when we do sin, He offers us forgiveness. When we're tempted to do wrong things, it's important to direct our thoughts back toward Jesus and trust Him for the power to resist.""I was definitely more focused on my grades than I was on Jesus," Liam admitted.Dad picked up the scrap of meat and tossed it into the air. Nala caught and swallowed it, barely taking time to chew. She sat down and licked her lips again. It had been worth the wait. - A. J. Schut

Dinner was finished, and Liam was just thinking about teasing his sister when she interrupted his plan. "Why did you have to stay in during recess today?" Naomi asked him. "I heard you and a bunch of other kids got caught cheating on a test."Liam swallowed hard, and it suddenly became very quiet in the kitchen. Only Nala, their dog, had anything to say as she yipped for a handout. "Nala, quiet." Dad said. Nala sat down immediately and waited."It wasn't a big deal," muttered Liam, but the look on Dad's face said otherwise. Liam sighed. "Chandler found the answer key and passed it around, and I kept thinking about honor roll, so…well, I snuck a look."Dad cut a scrap of meat and showed it to Nala. The dog licked her lips hungrily. "Nala, stay," Dad said firmly, then placed the meat on the floor in front of the dog. Nala thumped her tail excitedly, but she stayed where she was. "Liam, do you have any idea why Nala is able to resist the temptation to take the meat?" Liam grinned. "She probably knows Naomi helped make dinner tonight, and…ow!" His sister's elbow had made a direct hit to his ribs."Look at Nala's eyes," Dad said. "She's looking at me, right?" Liam nodded. "If Nala kept staring at the meat, she'd never be able to resist it," Dad explained. "Instead, she's focusing on her master." He turned toward Liam. "Whenever you're tempted, who should you focus on?""Jesus," Liam replied. "I know that, Dad. But it's so hard!""You're right. It's not easy," said Dad. "But God gives us the ability to do it. Because we trust in Jesus, He has set us free from sin and gives us power over temptation--and when we do sin, He offers us forgiveness. When we're tempted to do wrong things, it's important to direct our thoughts back toward Jesus and trust Him for the power to resist.""I was definitely more focused on my grades than I was on Jesus," Liam admitted.Dad picked up the scrap of meat and tossed it into the air. Nala caught and swallowed it, barely taking time to chew. She sat down and licked her lips again. It had been worth the wait. - A. J. Schut

The Right Focus0edb5932-ee9f-4162-bcf7-7f3dd29f7fcdSun, 09 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Right Focus Bible Reading: Colossians 3:1-3, 8-10; Hebrews 12:1-2 Dinner was finished, and Liam was just thinking about teasing his sister when she interrupted his plan. “Why did you have to stay in during recess today?” Naomi asked him. “I heard you and a bunch of other kids got caught cheating on a test.” Liam swallowed hard, and it suddenly became very quiet in the kitchen. Only Nala, their dog, had anything to say as she yipped for a handout. “Nala, quiet.” Dad said. Nala sat down immediately and waited. “It wasn’t a big deal,” muttered Liam, but the look on Dad’s face said otherwise. Liam sighed. “Chandler found the answer key and passed it around, and I kept thinking about honor roll, so…well, I snuck a look.” Dad cut a scrap of meat and showed it to Nala. The dog licked her lips hungrily. “Nala, stay,” Dad said firmly, then placed the meat on the floor in front of the dog. Nala thumped her tail excitedly, but she stayed where she was. “Liam, do you have any idea why Nala is able to resist the temptation to take the meat?” Liam grinned. “She probably knows Naomi helped make dinner tonight, and…ow!” His sister’s elbow had made a direct hit to his ribs. “Look at Nala’s eyes,” Dad said. “She’s looking at me, right?” Liam nodded. “If Nala kept staring at the meat, she’d never be able to resist it,” Dad explained. “Instead, she’s focusing on her master.” He turned toward Liam. “Whenever you’re tempted, who should you focus on?” “Jesus,” Liam replied. “I know that, Dad. But it’s so hard!” “You’re right. It’s not easy,” said Dad. “But God gives us the ability to do it. Because we trust in Jesus, He has set us free from sin and gives us power over temptation–and when we do sin, He offers us forgiveness. When we’re tempted to do wrong things, it’s important to direct our thoughts back toward Jesus and trust Him for the power to resist.” “I was definitely more focused on my grades than I was on Jesus,” Liam admitted. Dad picked up the scrap of meat and tossed it into the air. Nala caught and swallowed it, barely taking time to chew. She sat down and licked her lips again. It had been worth the wait. – A. J. Schut How About You?What are some temptations that you’ve experienced? If you’re a Christian, remember that even when you give in to temptation and sin, God has already forgiven all your sins through the death and resurrection of His Son. Because you trust in Jesus, He has freed you from sin and given you the power to resist it. The next time you’re tempted to do something wrong, redirect your attention to Jesus and the power you have in Him. Today’s Key Verse:Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. (NIV) (Hebrews 12:1-2) Today’s Key Thought:Focus on Jesus

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:1-3, 8-10; Hebrews 12:1-2 Dinner was finished, and Liam was just thinking about teasing his sister when she interrupted his plan. “Why did you have to stay in during recess today?” Naomi asked him. “I heard you and a bunch of other kids got caught cheating on a test.” Liam swallowed hard, and it suddenly became very quiet in the kitchen. Only Nala, their dog, had anything to say as she yipped for a handout. “Nala, quiet.” Dad said. Nala sat down immediately and waited. “It wasn’t a big deal,” muttered Liam, but the look on Dad’s face said otherwise. Liam sighed. “Chandler found the answer key and passed it around, and I kept thinking about honor roll, so…well, I snuck a look.” Dad cut a scrap of meat and showed it to Nala. The dog licked her lips hungrily. “Nala, stay,” Dad said firmly, then placed the meat on the floor in front of the dog. Nala thumped her tail excitedly, but she stayed where she was. “Liam, do you have any idea why Nala is able to resist the temptation to take the meat?” Liam grinned. “She probably knows Naomi helped make dinner tonight, and…ow!” His sister’s elbow had made a direct hit to his ribs. “Look at Nala’s eyes,” Dad said. “She’s looking at me, right?” Liam nodded. “If Nala kept staring at the meat, she’d never be able to resist it,” Dad explained. “Instead, she’s focusing on her master.” He turned toward Liam. “Whenever you’re tempted, who should you focus on?” “Jesus,” Liam replied. “I know that, Dad. But it’s so hard!” “You’re right. It’s not easy,” said Dad. “But God gives us the ability to do it. Because we trust in Jesus, He has set us free from sin and gives us power over temptation–and when we do sin, He offers us forgiveness. When we’re tempted to do wrong things, it’s important to direct our thoughts back toward Jesus and trust Him for the power to resist.” “I was definitely more focused on my grades than I was on Jesus,” Liam admitted. Dad picked up the scrap of meat and tossed it into the air. Nala caught and swallowed it, barely taking time to chew. She sat down and licked her lips again. It had been worth the wait. – A. J. Schut How About You?What are some temptations that you’ve experienced? If you’re a Christian, remember that even when you give in to temptation and sin, God has already forgiven all your sins through the death and resurrection of His Son. Because you trust in Jesus, He has freed you from sin and given you the power to resist it. The next time you’re tempted to do something wrong, redirect your attention to Jesus and the power you have in Him. Today’s Key Verse:Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. (NIV) (Hebrews 12:1-2) Today’s Key Thought:Focus on Jesus

The Right Focus 6feb672c-0d3f-4207-8c38-7fc963f3576aSun, 09 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/9/25 On Purpose: The Next Step Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are two requirements: Be available and be willing to try. There are times when the future is so uncertain and so unknown that we hesitate to move. But since we know that God is with us, He has a call on our lives, and His grace is active...we can take the next step without fear. Mass Readings from February 9, 2025: Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8 Psalms 138:1-5, 7-81 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are two requirements: Be available and be willing to try. There are times when the future is so uncertain and so unknown that we hesitate to move. But since we know that God is with us, He has a call on our lives, and His grace is active...we can take the next step without fear. Mass Readings from February 9, 2025: Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8 Psalms 138:1-5, 7-81 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11

full02/9/25 On Purpose: The Next Step3074b2c5-d103-47de-8b5d-3aaed2e75940Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/9/25 On Purpose: The Next Step Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are two requirements: Be available and be willing to try. There are times when the future is so uncertain and so unknown that we hesitate to move. But since we know that God is with us, He has a call on our lives, and His grace is active...we can take the next step without fear. Mass Readings from February 9, 2025: Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8 Psalms 138:1-5, 7-81 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are two requirements: Be available and be willing to try. There are times when the future is so uncertain and so unknown that we hesitate to move. But since we know that God is with us, He has a call on our lives, and His grace is active...we can take the next step without fear. Mass Readings from February 9, 2025: Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8 Psalms 138:1-5, 7-81 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11

full02/9/25 On Purpose: The Next Step901c7e20-47ba-4721-a8d0-10510f6f4024Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2025) Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2025)9fe9c22d-657c-48d3-9d77-bd28a109886aSat, 08 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: The Father Almighty (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of God as Almighty. Fr. Mike discusses three important points to keep in mind about the reality of God’s power. The first is that God’s power is universal. God rules over everything; it is an infinite power. He is loving, he adopts us as his sons and daughters and shows us his mercy. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on God’s mysterious power in relation to the reality of the problem of evil and suffering in our world. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 268-278. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of God as Almighty. Fr. Mike discusses three important points to keep in mind about the reality of God’s power. The first is that God’s power is universal. God rules over everything; it is an infinite power. He is loving, he adopts us as his sons and daughters and shows us his mercy. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on God’s mysterious power in relation to the reality of the problem of evil and suffering in our world. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 268-278. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 39: The Father Almighty (2025)93274bcc-68a3-4d6e-a5a8-90742540647dSat, 08 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: The Father Almighty (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of God as Almighty. Fr. Mike discusses three important points to keep in mind about the reality of God’s power. The first is that God’s power is universal. God rules over everything; it is an infinite power. He is loving, he adopts us as his sons and daughters and shows us his mercy. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on God’s mysterious power in relation to the reality of the problem of evil and suffering in our world. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 268-278. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of God as Almighty. Fr. Mike discusses three important points to keep in mind about the reality of God’s power. The first is that God’s power is universal. God rules over everything; it is an infinite power. He is loving, he adopts us as his sons and daughters and shows us his mercy. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on God’s mysterious power in relation to the reality of the problem of evil and suffering in our world. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 268-278. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 39: The Father Almighty (2025)7579ba0b-a3a8-4d0c-b273-10e4d603e747Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2025) Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2025)dfb12ac2-b664-4d22-be0f-b8717706bdf0Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2025) Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2025)39f9dfb9-10e1-45f3-9fa4-4045d4270863Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2025) Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2025)d95a5cc2-e6ff-4c00-abfe-e709bffe9b9aSat, 08 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWatch Your Walk"What are these clothes for?" asked Violet. She was at her friend Olivia Johnson's house, and Mrs. Johnson had the dining room covered with dresses, pants, and some items of clothing Addy didn't even recognize.Olivia laughed. "Mom helps the high school drama department with costumes for their plays. She's going through old costumes to see which ones can be used again." Olivia picked up a red dress. "You want to try some on? Mom will let us, won't you, Mom?""If you girls are careful," said Mrs. Johnson.For the next hour or so, the girls went from being ladies from the 1700s to aliens from outer space. Their favorites were the animal costumes. Violet was a zebra, and Olivia was a lion. The costumes completely covered them except for air holes and a slit for their eyes. "Mrs. Johnson, my dad is out mowing the lawn. Can we walk past my house in our costumes? He won't know who we are, and I can't wait to see the look on his face!"Mrs. Johnson laughed. "Sure."The girls giggled as they quietly went out the back door and then behind some trees to the sidewalk. They didn't want Violet's dad to see them coming from the Johnson house. They waited until he turned the mower toward the sidewalk, then they hurriedly walked past him.Violet's dad turned off the mower. "Oh no! My daughter has turned into a zebra and her friend is a lion! What shall I do?"Violet removed the zebra head. "Daaad! How did you know it was us?"He laughed. "Your walk, Violet. I knew who you were by the way you were walking."The family had a good laugh about Violet's costume over supper that night. Then Violet had a thought. "This is kind of like what we were talking about last week, Dad, when I was having problems with some friends at school. You said people should know I'm a Christian by the way I live my life--that I needed to walk the Christian walk.""Exactly right," said Dad. "The Bible tells us that others should know we belong to Jesus by the way we walk. Every step we take should point to Him and His love for us."- Linda Weddle

"What are these clothes for?" asked Violet. She was at her friend Olivia Johnson's house, and Mrs. Johnson had the dining room covered with dresses, pants, and some items of clothing Addy didn't even recognize.Olivia laughed. "Mom helps the high school drama department with costumes for their plays. She's going through old costumes to see which ones can be used again." Olivia picked up a red dress. "You want to try some on? Mom will let us, won't you, Mom?""If you girls are careful," said Mrs. Johnson.For the next hour or so, the girls went from being ladies from the 1700s to aliens from outer space. Their favorites were the animal costumes. Violet was a zebra, and Olivia was a lion. The costumes completely covered them except for air holes and a slit for their eyes. "Mrs. Johnson, my dad is out mowing the lawn. Can we walk past my house in our costumes? He won't know who we are, and I can't wait to see the look on his face!"Mrs. Johnson laughed. "Sure."The girls giggled as they quietly went out the back door and then behind some trees to the sidewalk. They didn't want Violet's dad to see them coming from the Johnson house. They waited until he turned the mower toward the sidewalk, then they hurriedly walked past him.Violet's dad turned off the mower. "Oh no! My daughter has turned into a zebra and her friend is a lion! What shall I do?"Violet removed the zebra head. "Daaad! How did you know it was us?"He laughed. "Your walk, Violet. I knew who you were by the way you were walking."The family had a good laugh about Violet's costume over supper that night. Then Violet had a thought. "This is kind of like what we were talking about last week, Dad, when I was having problems with some friends at school. You said people should know I'm a Christian by the way I live my life--that I needed to walk the Christian walk.""Exactly right," said Dad. "The Bible tells us that others should know we belong to Jesus by the way we walk. Every step we take should point to Him and His love for us."- Linda Weddle

Watch Your Walk0c01325e-b43a-46eb-b2cb-f3be790b0cd2Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Watch Your Walk Bible Reading: Colossians 1:9-12 “What are these clothes for?” asked Violet. She was at her friend Olivia Johnson’s house, and Mrs. Johnson had the dining room covered with dresses, pants, and some items of clothing Addy didn’t even recognize. Olivia laughed. “Mom helps the high school drama department with costumes for their plays. She’s going through old costumes to see which ones can be used again.” Olivia picked up a red dress. “You want to try some on? Mom will let us, won’t you, Mom?” “If you girls are careful,” said Mrs. Johnson. For the next hour or so, the girls went from being ladies from the 1700s to aliens from outer space. Their favorites were the animal costumes. Violet was a zebra, and Olivia was a lion. The costumes completely covered them except for air holes and a slit for their eyes. “Mrs. Johnson, my dad is out mowing the lawn. Can we walk past my house in our costumes? He won’t know who we are, and I can’t wait to see the look on his face!” Mrs. Johnson laughed. “Sure.” The girls giggled as they quietly went out the back door and then behind some trees to the sidewalk. They didn’t want Violet’s dad to see them coming from the Johnson house. They waited until he turned the mower toward the sidewalk, then they hurriedly walked past him. Violet’s dad turned off the mower. “Oh no! My daughter has turned into a zebra and her friend is a lion! What shall I do?” Violet removed the zebra head. “Daaad! How did you know it was us?” He laughed. “Your walk, Violet. I knew who you were by the way you were walking.” The family had a good laugh about Violet’s costume over supper that night. Then Violet had a thought. “This is kind of like what we were talking about last week, Dad, when I was having problems with some friends at school. You said people should know I’m a Christian by the way I live my life–that I needed to walk the Christian walk.” “Exactly right,” said Dad. “The Bible tells us that others should know we belong to Jesus by the way we walk. Every step we take should point to Him and His love for us.” – Linda Weddle How About You?Do others know you’re a Christian by the way you walk? That doesn’t mean whether you tiptoe or march, but how you live your life. Could someone tell you know Jesus and have His love in your heart by your kindness, patience, and joy? Or do you walk the same as everyone else? Walk in a way that shows others the love of Jesus. Today’s Key Verse:The one who says he remains in him [Jesus] should walk just as he walked. (CSB) (1 John 2:6) Today’s Key Thought:Walk like a Christian

Bible Reading: Colossians 1:9-12 “What are these clothes for?” asked Violet. She was at her friend Olivia Johnson’s house, and Mrs. Johnson had the dining room covered with dresses, pants, and some items of clothing Addy didn’t even recognize. Olivia laughed. “Mom helps the high school drama department with costumes for their plays. She’s going through old costumes to see which ones can be used again.” Olivia picked up a red dress. “You want to try some on? Mom will let us, won’t you, Mom?” “If you girls are careful,” said Mrs. Johnson. For the next hour or so, the girls went from being ladies from the 1700s to aliens from outer space. Their favorites were the animal costumes. Violet was a zebra, and Olivia was a lion. The costumes completely covered them except for air holes and a slit for their eyes. “Mrs. Johnson, my dad is out mowing the lawn. Can we walk past my house in our costumes? He won’t know who we are, and I can’t wait to see the look on his face!” Mrs. Johnson laughed. “Sure.” The girls giggled as they quietly went out the back door and then behind some trees to the sidewalk. They didn’t want Violet’s dad to see them coming from the Johnson house. They waited until he turned the mower toward the sidewalk, then they hurriedly walked past him. Violet’s dad turned off the mower. “Oh no! My daughter has turned into a zebra and her friend is a lion! What shall I do?” Violet removed the zebra head. “Daaad! How did you know it was us?” He laughed. “Your walk, Violet. I knew who you were by the way you were walking.” The family had a good laugh about Violet’s costume over supper that night. Then Violet had a thought. “This is kind of like what we were talking about last week, Dad, when I was having problems with some friends at school. You said people should know I’m a Christian by the way I live my life–that I needed to walk the Christian walk.” “Exactly right,” said Dad. “The Bible tells us that others should know we belong to Jesus by the way we walk. Every step we take should point to Him and His love for us.” – Linda Weddle How About You?Do others know you’re a Christian by the way you walk? That doesn’t mean whether you tiptoe or march, but how you live your life. Could someone tell you know Jesus and have His love in your heart by your kindness, patience, and joy? Or do you walk the same as everyone else? Walk in a way that shows others the love of Jesus. Today’s Key Verse:The one who says he remains in him [Jesus] should walk just as he walked. (CSB) (1 John 2:6) Today’s Key Thought:Walk like a Christian

Watch Your Walk c85f8abf-ac7c-4b7e-94de-812840914c26Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEmotional Question Session | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   Today we got an episode that started out with some emotion, and we’re so grateful for GGB gang that gives us a space to be vulnerable with our emotions. We love you so much for this.   How to cast out demoms? What does your prayer life look like? What are some beauty secrets? I feel like I’ve made too many mistakes, what do I do? What do you say to those who are double minded and luke warm?   we love you SO much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   Today we got an episode that started out with some emotion, and we’re so grateful for GGB gang that gives us a space to be vulnerable with our emotions. We love you so much for this.   How to cast out demoms? What does your prayer life look like? What are some beauty secrets? I feel like I’ve made too many mistakes, what do I do? What do you say to those who are double minded and luke warm?   we love you SO much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullEmotional Question Session | Girls Gone Bibledefd1147-6d63-4875-a241-47034b54359eFri, 07 Feb 2025 13:00:37 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagswhat should my standards be with dating?Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost, goes through submissions sent in by you guys and shares her spiritual wisdom. Ally talks through topics such negative thoughts, being pursued, and heartbreak. We hope you love this episode and let us know if there are any more topics you'd love to hear more on! "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost, goes through submissions sent in by you guys and shares her spiritual wisdom. Ally talks through topics such negative thoughts, being pursued, and heartbreak. We hope you love this episode and let us know if there are any more topics you'd love to hear more on! "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullwhat should my standards be with dating?eeeb7ddd-41d8-4483-a1c0-c5df70556701Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +00002485https://216.73.216.191/allTagswhat should my standards be with dating?Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost, goes through submissions sent in by you guys and shares her spiritual wisdom. Ally talks through topics such negative thoughts, being pursued, and heartbreak. We hope you love this episode and let us know if there are any more topics you'd love to hear more on! "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost, goes through submissions sent in by you guys and shares her spiritual wisdom. Ally talks through topics such negative thoughts, being pursued, and heartbreak. We hope you love this episode and let us know if there are any more topics you'd love to hear more on! "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullwhat should my standards be with dating?c92fc5f9-b479-42e7-9ba4-d19957e24d02Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 199: 5 Warning Signs Your Body Needs More Nutrients: Mindy PelzEver wonder if your liver is functioning at its best? In this weeks moment, Dr. Mindy Pelz walks us through unexpected signs of liver stress—from how you handle alcohol to the cracks on your feet. Plus, easy steps like fasting and better mineral intake to help your body detox naturally. Listen in for eye-opening insights and practical takeaways! Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//Vx0Zpdy4LQb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//59zkGdA4LQb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Mindy Pelz: https://drmindypelz.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder if your liver is functioning at its best? In this weeks moment, Dr. Mindy Pelz walks us through unexpected signs of liver stress—from how you handle alcohol to the cracks on your feet. Plus, easy steps like fasting and better mineral intake to help your body detox naturally. Listen in for eye-opening insights and practical takeaways! Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//Vx0Zpdy4LQb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//59zkGdA4LQb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Mindy Pelz: https://drmindypelz.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 199: 5 Warning Signs Your Body Needs More Nutrients: Mindy Pelz89992e1f-58f1-4a4b-9475-abd124c9b5e0Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000692https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2025) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2025)2dfbe7d0-3b31-4b11-818b-24d923c2a95dFri, 07 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: Summary of the Trinity (2025) We have arrived at the “nugget day” or In Brief section for the paragraphs examining the nature of the Father in the Trinity. Fr. Mike reiterates some of the “nuggets” of wisdom from these past few days. He emphasizes the importance of how Baptism allows us to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. We conclude this section with a reflection on this profound call to share in the glory of the Trinity even though it exists “in the obscurity of faith.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 261-267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have arrived at the “nugget day” or In Brief section for the paragraphs examining the nature of the Father in the Trinity. Fr. Mike reiterates some of the “nuggets” of wisdom from these past few days. He emphasizes the importance of how Baptism allows us to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. We conclude this section with a reflection on this profound call to share in the glory of the Trinity even though it exists “in the obscurity of faith.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 261-267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 38: Summary of the Trinity (2025)fc69d087-c1dc-43f6-bc33-5a82778765c4Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: Summary of the Trinity (2025) We have arrived at the “nugget day” or In Brief section for the paragraphs examining the nature of the Father in the Trinity. Fr. Mike reiterates some of the “nuggets” of wisdom from these past few days. He emphasizes the importance of how Baptism allows us to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. We conclude this section with a reflection on this profound call to share in the glory of the Trinity even though it exists “in the obscurity of faith.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 261-267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have arrived at the “nugget day” or In Brief section for the paragraphs examining the nature of the Father in the Trinity. Fr. Mike reiterates some of the “nuggets” of wisdom from these past few days. He emphasizes the importance of how Baptism allows us to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. We conclude this section with a reflection on this profound call to share in the glory of the Trinity even though it exists “in the obscurity of faith.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 261-267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 38: Summary of the Trinity (2025)0d068a4d-f310-4132-81e6-591879808ebeFri, 07 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2025) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2025)96b47067-ffa8-41b3-ae46-2e0aebd410bdFri, 07 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2025) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2025)cde5613f-442f-4d2a-844b-62c5086dff10Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2025) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2025)2e2c1a7e-e749-45bf-b227-9124ad2f20a2Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Pizza Party"How was the pizza party?" Mom asked as Addy climbed into the car and buckled her seatbelt. Addy wasn't sure how to answer. She had chosen to give up her lunch recess five days in a row to help pick up litter, pull weeds from the cracked pavement, and spread new wood chips under the monkey bars. Being on the clean-up crew was hard work, but she didn't mind. The playground was looking so much better, and Ms. Chambers, the custodian, had promised the crew a pizza party as a reward."It was good and bad, I guess," Addy said. "Good because I got my favorite--pepperoni with extra cheese. Bad because Henry was there." "Henry was on the clean-up crew?" Mom's face looked surprised in the rearview mirror. Addy nodded. "But he was late every day and mostly just goofed around. Henry didn't work nearly as hard as the rest of us. I don't understand why he got to come to the party." "That reminds me of a story Jesus told about some workers who were hired to clear a field," Mom said. "Some of them started at nine in the morning, some at noon, some at three, and some at five. When the workday was over, the owner of the field paid everyone a full day's wage.""That's not fair!" Addy burst out. "The people who started later shouldn't have gotten the same pay as the ones who worked all day.""It might not seem fair, but instead of comparing the workers, maybe we can think about how generous the owner of the field was to all of them."Addy was quiet for a minute. She thought about how Ms. Chambers was always patient and kind to everyone--even the kids who made the biggest messes in the lunchroom. "Ms. Chambers is kind of like the owner of the field, isn't she? She kept her promise to all of us--even Henry, who did the least work of all.""Yes, Addy, and the owner of the field is like Jesus, who gives grace and keeps His promises to all of us who trust in Him. The way He works is sometimes hard for us to understand, but we can be grateful that He is always good." –Susie Crosby

"How was the pizza party?" Mom asked as Addy climbed into the car and buckled her seatbelt. Addy wasn't sure how to answer. She had chosen to give up her lunch recess five days in a row to help pick up litter, pull weeds from the cracked pavement, and spread new wood chips under the monkey bars. Being on the clean-up crew was hard work, but she didn't mind. The playground was looking so much better, and Ms. Chambers, the custodian, had promised the crew a pizza party as a reward."It was good and bad, I guess," Addy said. "Good because I got my favorite--pepperoni with extra cheese. Bad because Henry was there." "Henry was on the clean-up crew?" Mom's face looked surprised in the rearview mirror. Addy nodded. "But he was late every day and mostly just goofed around. Henry didn't work nearly as hard as the rest of us. I don't understand why he got to come to the party." "That reminds me of a story Jesus told about some workers who were hired to clear a field," Mom said. "Some of them started at nine in the morning, some at noon, some at three, and some at five. When the workday was over, the owner of the field paid everyone a full day's wage.""That's not fair!" Addy burst out. "The people who started later shouldn't have gotten the same pay as the ones who worked all day.""It might not seem fair, but instead of comparing the workers, maybe we can think about how generous the owner of the field was to all of them."Addy was quiet for a minute. She thought about how Ms. Chambers was always patient and kind to everyone--even the kids who made the biggest messes in the lunchroom. "Ms. Chambers is kind of like the owner of the field, isn't she? She kept her promise to all of us--even Henry, who did the least work of all.""Yes, Addy, and the owner of the field is like Jesus, who gives grace and keeps His promises to all of us who trust in Him. The way He works is sometimes hard for us to understand, but we can be grateful that He is always good." –Susie Crosby

The Pizza Partycda88619-266f-46f5-9ee4-09433a5ee939Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Pizza Party Bible Reading: Matthew 20:1-16; Ephesians 2:8-9 “How was the pizza party?” Mom asked as Addy climbed into the car and buckled her seatbelt. Addy wasn’t sure how to answer. She had chosen to give up her lunch recess five days in a row to help pick up litter, pull weeds from the cracked pavement, and spread new wood chips under the monkey bars. Being on the clean-up crew was hard work, but she didn’t mind. The playground was looking so much better, and Ms. Chambers, the custodian, had promised the crew a pizza party as a reward. “It was good and bad, I guess,” Addy said. “Good because I got my favorite–pepperoni with extra cheese. Bad because Henry was there.” “Henry was on the clean-up crew?” Mom’s face looked surprised in the rearview mirror. Addy nodded. “But he was late every day and mostly just goofed around. Henry didn’t work nearly as hard as the rest of us. I don’t understand why he got to come to the party.” “That reminds me of a story Jesus told about some workers who were hired to clear a field,” Mom said. “Some of them started at nine in the morning, some at noon, some at three, and some at five. When the workday was over, the owner of the field paid everyone a full day’s wage.” “That’s not fair!” Addy burst out. “The people who started later shouldn’t have gotten the same pay as the ones who worked all day.” “It might not seem fair, but instead of comparing the workers, maybe we can think about how generous the owner of the field was to all of them.” Addy was quiet for a minute. She thought about how Ms. Chambers was always patient and kind to everyone–even the kids who made the biggest messes in the lunchroom. “Ms. Chambers is kind of like the owner of the field, isn’t she? She kept her promise to all of us–even Henry, who did the least work of all.” “Yes, Addy, and the owner of the field is like Jesus, who gives grace and keeps His promises to all of us who trust in Him. The way He works is sometimes hard for us to understand, but we can be grateful that He is always good.” –Susie Crosby How About You?Do you sometimes feel frustrated when someone who didn’t work as hard as you gets the same prize or payment? Sometimes things don’t seem fair, but the good news is that God is generous and kind to everyone. None of us could earn the reward of eternal life with Him, but because Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again, we are all invited to the party in heaven forever. Today’s Key Verse:For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. (NIV) (Ephesians 2:8-9) Today’s Key Thought:God offers grace to everyone

Bible Reading: Matthew 20:1-16; Ephesians 2:8-9 “How was the pizza party?” Mom asked as Addy climbed into the car and buckled her seatbelt. Addy wasn’t sure how to answer. She had chosen to give up her lunch recess five days in a row to help pick up litter, pull weeds from the cracked pavement, and spread new wood chips under the monkey bars. Being on the clean-up crew was hard work, but she didn’t mind. The playground was looking so much better, and Ms. Chambers, the custodian, had promised the crew a pizza party as a reward. “It was good and bad, I guess,” Addy said. “Good because I got my favorite–pepperoni with extra cheese. Bad because Henry was there.” “Henry was on the clean-up crew?” Mom’s face looked surprised in the rearview mirror. Addy nodded. “But he was late every day and mostly just goofed around. Henry didn’t work nearly as hard as the rest of us. I don’t understand why he got to come to the party.” “That reminds me of a story Jesus told about some workers who were hired to clear a field,” Mom said. “Some of them started at nine in the morning, some at noon, some at three, and some at five. When the workday was over, the owner of the field paid everyone a full day’s wage.” “That’s not fair!” Addy burst out. “The people who started later shouldn’t have gotten the same pay as the ones who worked all day.” “It might not seem fair, but instead of comparing the workers, maybe we can think about how generous the owner of the field was to all of them.” Addy was quiet for a minute. She thought about how Ms. Chambers was always patient and kind to everyone–even the kids who made the biggest messes in the lunchroom. “Ms. Chambers is kind of like the owner of the field, isn’t she? She kept her promise to all of us–even Henry, who did the least work of all.” “Yes, Addy, and the owner of the field is like Jesus, who gives grace and keeps His promises to all of us who trust in Him. The way He works is sometimes hard for us to understand, but we can be grateful that He is always good.” –Susie Crosby How About You?Do you sometimes feel frustrated when someone who didn’t work as hard as you gets the same prize or payment? Sometimes things don’t seem fair, but the good news is that God is generous and kind to everyone. None of us could earn the reward of eternal life with Him, but because Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again, we are all invited to the party in heaven forever. Today’s Key Verse:For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. (NIV) (Ephesians 2:8-9) Today’s Key Thought:God offers grace to everyone

The Pizza Party bc7fb7db-89e6-474a-acbf-249edc192c4eFri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Loyalty Goes Too Far Loyalty is a powerful virtue—but can it become dangerous? Loyalty is seen as a sought-after virtue, even being the foundation of relationships. However, can loyalty be disordered? Can being loyal to the wrong things cost you your soul? Fr. Mike reveals to us that loyalty, when placed in the wrong order, is dangerous and can even lead to idolatry. What does your loyalty hierarchy look like?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Loyalty is a powerful virtue—but can it become dangerous? Loyalty is seen as a sought-after virtue, even being the foundation of relationships. However, can loyalty be disordered? Can being loyal to the wrong things cost you your soul? Fr. Mike reveals to us that loyalty, when placed in the wrong order, is dangerous and can even lead to idolatry. What does your loyalty hierarchy look like?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Loyalty Goes Too Far67aa5421-2db3-4007-b9cb-7ff96763d371Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Loyalty Goes Too Far Loyalty is a powerful virtue—but can it become dangerous? Loyalty is seen as a sought-after virtue, even being the foundation of relationships. However, can loyalty be disordered? Can being loyal to the wrong things cost you your soul? Fr. Mike reveals to us that loyalty, when placed in the wrong order, is dangerous and can even lead to idolatry. What does your loyalty hierarchy look like?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Loyalty is a powerful virtue—but can it become dangerous? Loyalty is seen as a sought-after virtue, even being the foundation of relationships. However, can loyalty be disordered? Can being loyal to the wrong things cost you your soul? Fr. Mike reveals to us that loyalty, when placed in the wrong order, is dangerous and can even lead to idolatry. What does your loyalty hierarchy look like?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Loyalty Goes Too Far3b247400-6c7b-4ea7-9ddd-6948423f91e3Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#905 - 1 Maccabees 14 – Simon HonoredThis episode is part 19 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Demetrius is captured. Simon is honored and eulogized... but he is not dead yet. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-14-simon-honored/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 19 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Demetrius is captured. Simon is honored and eulogized... but he is not dead yet. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-14-simon-honored/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#905 - 1 Maccabees 14 – Simon Honored85bd80ac-facc-4ef4-b36e-b3380f711fa0Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000758https://216.73.216.191/allTagsURGENT: Political and Global Masculinity Crisis: Left & Right AgreeToday we address a great conversation that occurred on the Diary of a CEO debating the economic effects of Trump's election. The conversation quickly turned into the global crisis of masculinity today and the commentators found themselves unexpectedly on common grounds. John Heinen and Devin Schadt listen and respond to clips from atheist Scott Galloway, agnostic Konstantin Kisin, Daniel Priestly, and Steven Bartlett as they try and make worldly sense of what it means to be a man. We discuss the overwhelming large global issue that occurs when masculinity is denied, Trump's view of masculinity, why men need a code of life, and how to raise sons in times like these. 🔴 🔴 SPONSORS 🔵 Holy Habits - Click Here Watch the extended addition, all 1 h 25 mins of episode 194 on Catholic Gentleman Plus, where we go deeper into the President Trump form of masculinity and how true masculinity is accomplished: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 0:00 Intro 05:23 Scott Galloway, Konstantin Kisin, Daniel Priestly, and Steven Bartlett World View 10:15 The Crisis of Masculinity Stats - Scott Galloway 13:30 Humanism and Love for Mankind 18:42 What got us here? 24:32 Demonizing men and Radical Feminism - Konstantin Kisin 31:07 The Necessity of Code for Men 49:22 How to Raise Our Sons to Become Men 01:04:58 The Weekly Challenge for Men QUESTION OF THE WEEK: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1 h 25 mins of episode 194 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we go deeper into how men can better prepare and combat these lies: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Enjoy 21 unique sessions, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we address a great conversation that occurred on the Diary of a CEO debating the economic effects of Trump's election. The conversation quickly turned into the global crisis of masculinity today and the commentators found themselves unexpectedly on common grounds. John Heinen and Devin Schadt listen and respond to clips from atheist Scott Galloway, agnostic Konstantin Kisin, Daniel Priestly, and Steven Bartlett as they try and make worldly sense of what it means to be a man. We discuss the overwhelming large global issue that occurs when masculinity is denied, Trump's view of masculinity, why men need a code of life, and how to raise sons in times like these. 🔴 🔴 SPONSORS 🔵 Holy Habits - Click Here Watch the extended addition, all 1 h 25 mins of episode 194 on Catholic Gentleman Plus, where we go deeper into the President Trump form of masculinity and how true masculinity is accomplished: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 0:00 Intro 05:23 Scott Galloway, Konstantin Kisin, Daniel Priestly, and Steven Bartlett World View 10:15 The Crisis of Masculinity Stats - Scott Galloway 13:30 Humanism and Love for Mankind 18:42 What got us here? 24:32 Demonizing men and Radical Feminism - Konstantin Kisin 31:07 The Necessity of Code for Men 49:22 How to Raise Our Sons to Become Men 01:04:58 The Weekly Challenge for Men QUESTION OF THE WEEK: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1 h 25 mins of episode 194 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we go deeper into how men can better prepare and combat these lies: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Enjoy 21 unique sessions, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullURGENT: Political and Global Masculinity Crisis: Left & Right Agreeda79fcbd-c073-4601-bcc0-e7544ffea32eThu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +00003899https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Insulin & Glucose Doctor: This Will Strip Fat Faster Than Anything! ⁠The Fastest Way To Alzheimer’s! The Link Between Sugar & Cancer! Dr Benjamin Bikman88% of adults have metabolic disease, but what’s really making us sick? Dr Benjamin Bikman reveals the hidden dangers of insulin and how to take control of your health  Dr Benjamin Bikman is a metabolic scientist and Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology. He is the host of ‘The Metabolic Classroom’ podcast and author of books such as, ‘Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease―and How to Fight It’.  In this conversation, Dr Benjamin and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between insulin and infertility, how to lose weight without counting calories, how ketosis can boost brain function, and the negative effects of Ozempic on bone density.  00:00 Intro 02:19 My Mission to Help with Chronic Diseases 05:05 What Is Insulin Resistance? 13:53 What Causes Insulin Resistance? 21:01 Can Insulin Resistance Become Chronic? 25:22 The Importance of Fat Cells Shrinking or Expanding 34:53 What's the Evolutionary Basis of Insulin Resistance? 42:17 The Role of Insulin During Pregnancy 43:39 What Is Gestational Diabetes? 45:05 Does It Impact the Future Baby? 45:59 Women's Cancer Is Increasing While Men's Remains the Same 50:33 Ads 51:29 Alzheimer's and Dementia Are on the Rise 01:05:34 Ethnicities and Their Different Fat Distributions 01:10:03 What to Do to Extend Our Lives 01:19:31 Cholesterol: The Molecule of Life 01:22:15 Smoking Causes Insulin Resistance 01:23:52 Does Smoking Make Us Fat? 01:29:04 Ads 01:31:04 Ketosis and Insulin Sensitivity 01:39:16 Ketone Shots 01:41:12 Steven's Keto Journey 01:47:40 How to Keep Your Muscles on a Keto Diet 01:55:25 Are There Downsides to the Ketogenic Diet? 01:57:17 Is Keto Bad for Your Gut Microbiome? 02:07:05 Are Sweeteners Okay in a Keto Diet? 02:11:04 Is Salt Bad for Us? 02:19:22 The Importance of Exercise to Maintain Healthy Insulin Levels 02:22:03 Calorie Restriction 02:23:51 Why Don't We Just Take Ozempic? 02:26:19 The Side Effects of Ozempic 02:34:56 Why Liposuction Doesn't Work Long-Term 02:39:34 Who Believed In You When No One Else Did? Follow Dr Benjamin:  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/uSaQIc3LJQb  You can purchase Dr Benjamin’s book, ‘How Not to Get Sick: A Cookbook and Guide to Prevent and Reverse Insulin Resistance, Lose Weight, and Fight Chronic Disease’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/bcuFsHbMJQb   Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and use code DIARY for 10% off your first order PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off WHOOP - JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

88% of adults have metabolic disease, but what’s really making us sick? Dr Benjamin Bikman reveals the hidden dangers of insulin and how to take control of your health  Dr Benjamin Bikman is a metabolic scientist and Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology. He is the host of ‘The Metabolic Classroom’ podcast and author of books such as, ‘Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease―and How to Fight It’.  In this conversation, Dr Benjamin and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between insulin and infertility, how to lose weight without counting calories, how ketosis can boost brain function, and the negative effects of Ozempic on bone density.  00:00 Intro 02:19 My Mission to Help with Chronic Diseases 05:05 What Is Insulin Resistance? 13:53 What Causes Insulin Resistance? 21:01 Can Insulin Resistance Become Chronic? 25:22 The Importance of Fat Cells Shrinking or Expanding 34:53 What's the Evolutionary Basis of Insulin Resistance? 42:17 The Role of Insulin During Pregnancy 43:39 What Is Gestational Diabetes? 45:05 Does It Impact the Future Baby? 45:59 Women's Cancer Is Increasing While Men's Remains the Same 50:33 Ads 51:29 Alzheimer's and Dementia Are on the Rise 01:05:34 Ethnicities and Their Different Fat Distributions 01:10:03 What to Do to Extend Our Lives 01:19:31 Cholesterol: The Molecule of Life 01:22:15 Smoking Causes Insulin Resistance 01:23:52 Does Smoking Make Us Fat? 01:29:04 Ads 01:31:04 Ketosis and Insulin Sensitivity 01:39:16 Ketone Shots 01:41:12 Steven's Keto Journey 01:47:40 How to Keep Your Muscles on a Keto Diet 01:55:25 Are There Downsides to the Ketogenic Diet? 01:57:17 Is Keto Bad for Your Gut Microbiome? 02:07:05 Are Sweeteners Okay in a Keto Diet? 02:11:04 Is Salt Bad for Us? 02:19:22 The Importance of Exercise to Maintain Healthy Insulin Levels 02:22:03 Calorie Restriction 02:23:51 Why Don't We Just Take Ozempic? 02:26:19 The Side Effects of Ozempic 02:34:56 Why Liposuction Doesn't Work Long-Term 02:39:34 Who Believed In You When No One Else Did? Follow Dr Benjamin:  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/uSaQIc3LJQb  You can purchase Dr Benjamin’s book, ‘How Not to Get Sick: A Cookbook and Guide to Prevent and Reverse Insulin Resistance, Lose Weight, and Fight Chronic Disease’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/bcuFsHbMJQb   Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and use code DIARY for 10% off your first order PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off WHOOP - JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Insulin & Glucose Doctor: This Will Strip Fat Faster Than Anything! ⁠The Fastest Way To Alzheimer’s! The Link Between Sugar & Cancer! Dr Benjamin Bikmane34c2e94-4d00-4b0e-a039-42decba559ecThu, 06 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +00009860https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2025) Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2025)41bc93ca-10fe-4a3b-975d-ea439e56b4beThu, 06 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Divine Economy (2025) Fr. Mike continues to unpack the Church’s teachings on the Trinity. Today, we move into an examination of the divine economy or how God has revealed and communicated himself on earth. The divine economy is not just the work of the Father, but rather the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together as one. Fr. Mike concludes this episode with a reflection on the impactful words of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity who asks God to “make our hearts his heaven.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 257-260. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues to unpack the Church’s teachings on the Trinity. Today, we move into an examination of the divine economy or how God has revealed and communicated himself on earth. The divine economy is not just the work of the Father, but rather the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together as one. Fr. Mike concludes this episode with a reflection on the impactful words of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity who asks God to “make our hearts his heaven.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 257-260. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 37: The Divine Economy (2025)6a41f06c-978b-462d-9a7c-2a67115f9529Thu, 06 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Divine Economy (2025) Fr. Mike continues to unpack the Church’s teachings on the Trinity. Today, we move into an examination of the divine economy or how God has revealed and communicated himself on earth. The divine economy is not just the work of the Father, but rather the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together as one. Fr. Mike concludes this episode with a reflection on the impactful words of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity who asks God to “make our hearts his heaven.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 257-260. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues to unpack the Church’s teachings on the Trinity. Today, we move into an examination of the divine economy or how God has revealed and communicated himself on earth. The divine economy is not just the work of the Father, but rather the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together as one. Fr. Mike concludes this episode with a reflection on the impactful words of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity who asks God to “make our hearts his heaven.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 257-260. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 37: The Divine Economy (2025)139f5f0a-3b2e-4015-bc8f-dd5b644a1578Thu, 06 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2025) Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2025)f3bd21eb-e301-4097-b342-d30fe6f1e307Thu, 06 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2025) Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2025)fc8af811-bbb6-43f0-80e0-70e0d8f704abThu, 06 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2025) Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2025)dcc7b0b8-75e9-4aea-bd00-c4c4bd622f2bThu, 06 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Perfect Answer"I wish my grandpa lived nearby," said Tariq as he and his friend Mason went to visit Mason's grandfather. "I wanted Grandpa to move here when Grandma died, but he didn't." Tariq had always wondered why God hadn't answered his prayer.Mason's grandpa was working outside when they arrived. He greeted them, then showed them where he was planting watermelon seeds. "You'll have to come back in the summer to eat some watermelon," he said.Just then they heard a door slam. An elderly man who lived next door had come outside. "Get out of here, you nasty critters!" the man hollered at some squirrels in his yard."He doesn't sound very happy," said Tariq.Mason's grandpa shook his head. "That's Hank Stone. He lives alone and doesn't have any family nearby. His only grandchild used to visit him, but he died in a car accident last year. I think the only people Hank sees now are a few old timers like me. He misses his relatives--especially his grandson."As they walked over to the edge of the lawn, Mr. Stone glared at them. Then his face softened, and he came over and stood in front of Tariq. "I don't know you," he said, "but you sure remind me of my grandson." Tears filled his eyes, and Tariq looked at him uncertainly, not knowing what to say. "My grandson, he--I don't see him anymore," the old man said.Tariq gave him a hesitant smile. "I live a couple blocks away--maybe I could come visit you sometimes. I could bring some of my mom's cookies." A smile spread across Mr. Stone's face.When Tariq arrived home, he told his mom about Mr. Stone. "Maybe I could adopt him as an extra grandpa since my own grandpa lives so far away."Mom smiled at him. "You know, Tariq, I think God may have answered your prayer to have your grandpa live nearby in a special way. Even when He doesn't give us exactly what we ask for, He still cares for us and provides for us. He cares about Mr. Stone too and knows how hard it is for him not have anybody going to see him." Tariq grinned. "But now he has me!" –Matilda H. Nordtvedt

"I wish my grandpa lived nearby," said Tariq as he and his friend Mason went to visit Mason's grandfather. "I wanted Grandpa to move here when Grandma died, but he didn't." Tariq had always wondered why God hadn't answered his prayer.Mason's grandpa was working outside when they arrived. He greeted them, then showed them where he was planting watermelon seeds. "You'll have to come back in the summer to eat some watermelon," he said.Just then they heard a door slam. An elderly man who lived next door had come outside. "Get out of here, you nasty critters!" the man hollered at some squirrels in his yard."He doesn't sound very happy," said Tariq.Mason's grandpa shook his head. "That's Hank Stone. He lives alone and doesn't have any family nearby. His only grandchild used to visit him, but he died in a car accident last year. I think the only people Hank sees now are a few old timers like me. He misses his relatives--especially his grandson."As they walked over to the edge of the lawn, Mr. Stone glared at them. Then his face softened, and he came over and stood in front of Tariq. "I don't know you," he said, "but you sure remind me of my grandson." Tears filled his eyes, and Tariq looked at him uncertainly, not knowing what to say. "My grandson, he--I don't see him anymore," the old man said.Tariq gave him a hesitant smile. "I live a couple blocks away--maybe I could come visit you sometimes. I could bring some of my mom's cookies." A smile spread across Mr. Stone's face.When Tariq arrived home, he told his mom about Mr. Stone. "Maybe I could adopt him as an extra grandpa since my own grandpa lives so far away."Mom smiled at him. "You know, Tariq, I think God may have answered your prayer to have your grandpa live nearby in a special way. Even when He doesn't give us exactly what we ask for, He still cares for us and provides for us. He cares about Mr. Stone too and knows how hard it is for him not have anybody going to see him." Tariq grinned. "But now he has me!" –Matilda H. Nordtvedt

The Perfect Answer71c1def2-82b5-4f27-ad8d-6bf60c2114b6Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Perfect Answer Bible Reading: Psalm 66:16-20; Jeremiah 33:3 “I wish my grandpa lived nearby,” said Tariq as he and his friend Mason went to visit Mason’s grandfather. “I wanted Grandpa to move here when Grandma died, but he didn’t.” Tariq had always wondered why God hadn’t answered his prayer. Mason’s grandpa was working outside when they arrived. He greeted them, then showed them where he was planting watermelon seeds. “You’ll have to come back in the summer to eat some watermelon,” he said. Just then they heard a door slam. An elderly man who lived next door had come outside. “Get out of here, you nasty critters!” the man hollered at some squirrels in his yard. “He doesn’t sound very happy,” said Tariq. Mason’s grandpa shook his head. “That’s Hank Stone. He lives alone and doesn’t have any family nearby. His only grandchild used to visit him, but he died in a car accident last year. I think the only people Hank sees now are a few old timers like me. He misses his relatives–especially his grandson.” As they walked over to the edge of the lawn, Mr. Stone glared at them. Then his face softened, and he came over and stood in front of Tariq. “I don’t know you,” he said, “but you sure remind me of my grandson.” Tears filled his eyes, and Tariq looked at him uncertainly, not knowing what to say. “My grandson, he–I don’t see him anymore,” the old man said. Tariq gave him a hesitant smile. “I live a couple blocks away–maybe I could come visit you sometimes. I could bring some of my mom’s cookies.” A smile spread across Mr. Stone’s face. When Tariq arrived home, he told his mom about Mr. Stone. “Maybe I could adopt him as an extra grandpa since my own grandpa lives so far away.” Mom smiled at him. “You know, Tariq, I think God may have answered your prayer to have your grandpa live nearby in a special way. Even when He doesn’t give us exactly what we ask for, He still cares for us and provides for us. He cares about Mr. Stone too and knows how hard it is for him not have anybody going to see him.” Tariq grinned. “But now he has me!” –Matilda H. Nordtvedt How About You?Have you been frustrated when you prayed for something but God didn’t answer the way you wanted? God answers prayer, but He answers the way He knows is best–which may not always be the way you want. Keep praying, knowing that He loves you and listens to your prayers. Trust Him to give you the perfect answer, even if it’s not what you expected. Today’s Key Verse:As for God, His way is perfect. (NKJV) (Psalm 18:30) Today’s Key Thought:God’s answers to prayer are perfect

Bible Reading: Psalm 66:16-20; Jeremiah 33:3 “I wish my grandpa lived nearby,” said Tariq as he and his friend Mason went to visit Mason’s grandfather. “I wanted Grandpa to move here when Grandma died, but he didn’t.” Tariq had always wondered why God hadn’t answered his prayer. Mason’s grandpa was working outside when they arrived. He greeted them, then showed them where he was planting watermelon seeds. “You’ll have to come back in the summer to eat some watermelon,” he said. Just then they heard a door slam. An elderly man who lived next door had come outside. “Get out of here, you nasty critters!” the man hollered at some squirrels in his yard. “He doesn’t sound very happy,” said Tariq. Mason’s grandpa shook his head. “That’s Hank Stone. He lives alone and doesn’t have any family nearby. His only grandchild used to visit him, but he died in a car accident last year. I think the only people Hank sees now are a few old timers like me. He misses his relatives–especially his grandson.” As they walked over to the edge of the lawn, Mr. Stone glared at them. Then his face softened, and he came over and stood in front of Tariq. “I don’t know you,” he said, “but you sure remind me of my grandson.” Tears filled his eyes, and Tariq looked at him uncertainly, not knowing what to say. “My grandson, he–I don’t see him anymore,” the old man said. Tariq gave him a hesitant smile. “I live a couple blocks away–maybe I could come visit you sometimes. I could bring some of my mom’s cookies.” A smile spread across Mr. Stone’s face. When Tariq arrived home, he told his mom about Mr. Stone. “Maybe I could adopt him as an extra grandpa since my own grandpa lives so far away.” Mom smiled at him. “You know, Tariq, I think God may have answered your prayer to have your grandpa live nearby in a special way. Even when He doesn’t give us exactly what we ask for, He still cares for us and provides for us. He cares about Mr. Stone too and knows how hard it is for him not have anybody going to see him.” Tariq grinned. “But now he has me!” –Matilda H. Nordtvedt How About You?Have you been frustrated when you prayed for something but God didn’t answer the way you wanted? God answers prayer, but He answers the way He knows is best–which may not always be the way you want. Keep praying, knowing that He loves you and listens to your prayers. Trust Him to give you the perfect answer, even if it’s not what you expected. Today’s Key Verse:As for God, His way is perfect. (NKJV) (Psalm 18:30) Today’s Key Thought:God’s answers to prayer are perfect

The Perfect Answer 0e7b61bb-fba7-4917-ba21-7ef3db4251ceThu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Supernatural Power of the Spirit with Dr. Mary HealyRenown scholar and author Dr. Mary Healy joins the show to talk about the gifts of the spirit and spiritual warfare

Renown scholar and author Dr. Mary Healy joins the show to talk about the gifts of the spirit and spiritual warfare

fullThe Supernatural Power of the Spirit with Dr. Mary Healycd296181-7c16-4d7b-8abe-ece9607d6ed9Wed, 05 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags# 362: Bad Stew - Elisha Part 72 Kings 4:38-41 &nbsp; We continue our Elisha series as we dive into the scripture about the &ldquo;Bad Stew.&rdquo; During a famine in Gilgal, Elisha shows how God can take even the scariest situations and turn them into miracles. When poisonous gourds accidentally get added to a pot of stew for the prophets, God uses Elisha to fix the problem. This story reminds us of God&rsquo;s power to care for us and teaches the importance of trusting Him, using wisdom, and seeking guidance when we face problems. I also address that God gives us wisdom to make smart choices, and when kids are unsure, they should talk to their parents for guidance.&nbsp; 💌 Share the Love this February 2025! 💌 When you get one, you give one! 💝 Purchase a 1-year Patreon membership and receive a FREE 1-year membership of equal value to gift to someone special. 🎁✨ &nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Kings 4:38-41 &nbsp; We continue our Elisha series as we dive into the scripture about the &ldquo;Bad Stew.&rdquo; During a famine in Gilgal, Elisha shows how God can take even the scariest situations and turn them into miracles. When poisonous gourds accidentally get added to a pot of stew for the prophets, God uses Elisha to fix the problem. This story reminds us of God&rsquo;s power to care for us and teaches the importance of trusting Him, using wisdom, and seeking guidance when we face problems. I also address that God gives us wisdom to make smart choices, and when kids are unsure, they should talk to their parents for guidance.&nbsp; 💌 Share the Love this February 2025! 💌 When you get one, you give one! 💝 Purchase a 1-year Patreon membership and receive a FREE 1-year membership of equal value to gift to someone special. 🎁✨ &nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full# 362: Bad Stew - Elisha Part 7728f51f2-e257-44f6-b6c1-bb5db34816dcWed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000713https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2025)c4b2e488-545e-409c-9481-5f12e12b2dccWed, 05 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: The Nature of the Trinity (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our exploration of the Church’s teachings on the nature of the Holy Trinity. We examine three main ideas. The first is the unity of the Trinity, that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all one God. The next is the Divine Persons as distinct from one another: one God, three distinct persons. As Fr. Mike states, “The Son is not the Father, the Father is not the Son, and the Holy Spirit is not either.” Finally, Fr. Mike discusses the relation between each person of the Holy Trinity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 253-256. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our exploration of the Church’s teachings on the nature of the Holy Trinity. We examine three main ideas. The first is the unity of the Trinity, that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all one God. The next is the Divine Persons as distinct from one another: one God, three distinct persons. As Fr. Mike states, “The Son is not the Father, the Father is not the Son, and the Holy Spirit is not either.” Finally, Fr. Mike discusses the relation between each person of the Holy Trinity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 253-256. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 36: The Nature of the Trinity (2025)8d7d4618-78e0-4157-9559-2b25a0a43031Wed, 05 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: The Nature of the Trinity (2025) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our exploration of the Church’s teachings on the nature of the Holy Trinity. We examine three main ideas. The first is the unity of the Trinity, that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all one God. The next is the Divine Persons as distinct from one another: one God, three distinct persons. As Fr. Mike states, “The Son is not the Father, the Father is not the Son, and the Holy Spirit is not either.” Finally, Fr. Mike discusses the relation between each person of the Holy Trinity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 253-256. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our exploration of the Church’s teachings on the nature of the Holy Trinity. We examine three main ideas. The first is the unity of the Trinity, that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all one God. The next is the Divine Persons as distinct from one another: one God, three distinct persons. As Fr. Mike states, “The Son is not the Father, the Father is not the Son, and the Holy Spirit is not either.” Finally, Fr. Mike discusses the relation between each person of the Holy Trinity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 253-256. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 36: The Nature of the Trinity (2025)7b80bd5c-9e8a-4f91-90c1-2788d6e10f28Wed, 05 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2025)5c7450e3-344c-4510-8765-61ff1ca313f8Wed, 05 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2025)ac6b149e-a824-4fc4-a56f-9506af605557Wed, 05 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2025)9bf5f697-b071-4d45-89e1-53f5eb2db052Wed, 05 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Growing House"Want to come check on a house with me?" Braxton's dad asked. Braxton didn't really want to, but he climbed into his dad's truck. His dad was a building contractor, and Braxton used to love seeing the houses he was building. But after his mom died, he didn't find it exciting anymore.They made their way to a messy yard. The ground was muddy with a big hole in it. "This doesn't look like a house," Braxton said.Dad smiled. "Not yet, but it will. Trust me."Braxton went with his dad again the next day and there was concrete in the hole. "Is that a basement?" Braxton asked."Sure is," Dad said as he walked around the edge of it to inspect the work.A few days later, Braxton was surprised to see the wooden outline of a house set up over the basement. After a while, he started to look forward to his visits.On the day they arrived to see men putting on siding, Braxton grinned. "Every day something new is done, and soon it will be ready to be lived in.""Pretty cool, right?" Dad said. "As builders, we get to add to a house a little each day. As Christians, we can see our faith be built up like that."Braxton turned from the house and stared at his dad. "Huh?""It's been hard to trust God since your mom passed away, hasn't it?" Dad asked. "Our lives were messy like this lot before the house was built."Braxton hugged himself. "Everything changed.""Little by little, though, we have learned to trust Him again," Dad said. "God has been taking care of us and building up our faith. That basement was like the first sign of us trusting God again when we remembered that Jesus, who died and rose again to save us, is still here with us and promises to make everything right one day. Each time the house had something added to it was similar to how God continued to show His love to us--like when He sent Grandma to help us and when He showed us it's okay to be happy again.""I miss Mom," Braxton said."Me too." Dad hugged him. "But I still want my faith and trust in God to be built up." –Emily Acker

"Want to come check on a house with me?" Braxton's dad asked. Braxton didn't really want to, but he climbed into his dad's truck. His dad was a building contractor, and Braxton used to love seeing the houses he was building. But after his mom died, he didn't find it exciting anymore.They made their way to a messy yard. The ground was muddy with a big hole in it. "This doesn't look like a house," Braxton said.Dad smiled. "Not yet, but it will. Trust me."Braxton went with his dad again the next day and there was concrete in the hole. "Is that a basement?" Braxton asked."Sure is," Dad said as he walked around the edge of it to inspect the work.A few days later, Braxton was surprised to see the wooden outline of a house set up over the basement. After a while, he started to look forward to his visits.On the day they arrived to see men putting on siding, Braxton grinned. "Every day something new is done, and soon it will be ready to be lived in.""Pretty cool, right?" Dad said. "As builders, we get to add to a house a little each day. As Christians, we can see our faith be built up like that."Braxton turned from the house and stared at his dad. "Huh?""It's been hard to trust God since your mom passed away, hasn't it?" Dad asked. "Our lives were messy like this lot before the house was built."Braxton hugged himself. "Everything changed.""Little by little, though, we have learned to trust Him again," Dad said. "God has been taking care of us and building up our faith. That basement was like the first sign of us trusting God again when we remembered that Jesus, who died and rose again to save us, is still here with us and promises to make everything right one day. Each time the house had something added to it was similar to how God continued to show His love to us--like when He sent Grandma to help us and when He showed us it's okay to be happy again.""I miss Mom," Braxton said."Me too." Dad hugged him. "But I still want my faith and trust in God to be built up." –Emily Acker

The Growing House1810f56e-1d96-4aa6-a555-10639899a6a3Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Growing House Bible Reading: Psalm 9:7-10; Jude 1:20-22 “Want to come check on a house with me?” Braxton’s dad asked. Braxton didn’t really want to, but he climbed into his dad’s truck. His dad was a building contractor, and Braxton used to love seeing the houses he was building. But after his mom died, he didn’t find it exciting anymore. They made their way to a messy yard. The ground was muddy with a big hole in it. “This doesn’t look like a house,” Braxton said. Dad smiled. “Not yet, but it will. Trust me.” Braxton went with his dad again the next day and there was concrete in the hole. “Is that a basement?” Braxton asked. “Sure is,” Dad said as he walked around the edge of it to inspect the work. A few days later, Braxton was surprised to see the wooden outline of a house set up over the basement. After a while, he started to look forward to his visits. On the day they arrived to see men putting on siding, Braxton grinned. “Every day something new is done, and soon it will be ready to be lived in.” “Pretty cool, right?” Dad said. “As builders, we get to add to a house a little each day. As Christians, we can see our faith be built up like that.” Braxton turned from the house and stared at his dad. “Huh?” “It’s been hard to trust God since your mom passed away, hasn’t it?” Dad asked. “Our lives were messy like this lot before the house was built.” Braxton hugged himself. “Everything changed.” “Little by little, though, we have learned to trust Him again,” Dad said. “God has been taking care of us and building up our faith. That basement was like the first sign of us trusting God again when we remembered that Jesus, who died and rose again to save us, is still here with us and promises to make everything right one day. Each time the house had something added to it was similar to how God continued to show His love to us–like when He sent Grandma to help us and when He showed us it’s okay to be happy again.” “I miss Mom,” Braxton said. “Me too.” Dad hugged him. “But I still want my faith and trust in God to be built up.” –Emily Acker How About You?Have you ever had to trust God through an especially hard time, such as the loss of a parent, grandparent, or friend? It can be hard to trust Him at times like that and can even feel like you’re falling away from Him. But God still loves you, and His promises are still true. If Jesus has saved you, nothing can separate you from Him. He will continue to care for you and build your faith in Him. Today’s Key Verse:Build each other up in your most holy faith…and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. (NLT) (Jude 1:20-21) Today’s Key Thought:Trust God to build your faith

Bible Reading: Psalm 9:7-10; Jude 1:20-22 “Want to come check on a house with me?” Braxton’s dad asked. Braxton didn’t really want to, but he climbed into his dad’s truck. His dad was a building contractor, and Braxton used to love seeing the houses he was building. But after his mom died, he didn’t find it exciting anymore. They made their way to a messy yard. The ground was muddy with a big hole in it. “This doesn’t look like a house,” Braxton said. Dad smiled. “Not yet, but it will. Trust me.” Braxton went with his dad again the next day and there was concrete in the hole. “Is that a basement?” Braxton asked. “Sure is,” Dad said as he walked around the edge of it to inspect the work. A few days later, Braxton was surprised to see the wooden outline of a house set up over the basement. After a while, he started to look forward to his visits. On the day they arrived to see men putting on siding, Braxton grinned. “Every day something new is done, and soon it will be ready to be lived in.” “Pretty cool, right?” Dad said. “As builders, we get to add to a house a little each day. As Christians, we can see our faith be built up like that.” Braxton turned from the house and stared at his dad. “Huh?” “It’s been hard to trust God since your mom passed away, hasn’t it?” Dad asked. “Our lives were messy like this lot before the house was built.” Braxton hugged himself. “Everything changed.” “Little by little, though, we have learned to trust Him again,” Dad said. “God has been taking care of us and building up our faith. That basement was like the first sign of us trusting God again when we remembered that Jesus, who died and rose again to save us, is still here with us and promises to make everything right one day. Each time the house had something added to it was similar to how God continued to show His love to us–like when He sent Grandma to help us and when He showed us it’s okay to be happy again.” “I miss Mom,” Braxton said. “Me too.” Dad hugged him. “But I still want my faith and trust in God to be built up.” –Emily Acker How About You?Have you ever had to trust God through an especially hard time, such as the loss of a parent, grandparent, or friend? It can be hard to trust Him at times like that and can even feel like you’re falling away from Him. But God still loves you, and His promises are still true. If Jesus has saved you, nothing can separate you from Him. He will continue to care for you and build your faith in Him. Today’s Key Verse:Build each other up in your most holy faith…and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. (NLT) (Jude 1:20-21) Today’s Key Thought:Trust God to build your faith

The Growing House 3db3e0f3-3adb-4323-aa98-8c2b9bf55881Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho Am I with Benjamin NevaresSometimes, when we're really good at something, we let it become who we are. The problem is that it's not true. We are so much more. If you cannot see yourself, how can anyone else? It's one of the lonliest places to be. Join me in this episode as Benjamin Nevares shares his journey. Although he was raised in the Catholic Church, he fell away as he found worldly success. After falling into addiction and depression, he came back to the Church and rediscovered who he was. This story is an invitation to all of us to better see ourselves as Christ sees us. Click here to listen to Ben's podcast. You can read about his upcoming new fitness products at: https://iehealth.co/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

Sometimes, when we're really good at something, we let it become who we are. The problem is that it's not true. We are so much more. If you cannot see yourself, how can anyone else? It's one of the lonliest places to be. Join me in this episode as Benjamin Nevares shares his journey. Although he was raised in the Catholic Church, he fell away as he found worldly success. After falling into addiction and depression, he came back to the Church and rediscovered who he was. This story is an invitation to all of us to better see ourselves as Christ sees us. Click here to listen to Ben's podcast. You can read about his upcoming new fitness products at: https://iehealth.co/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullWho Am I with Benjamin Nevares4095568f-3f31-4ca6-adf3-0ba005c2b435Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2025) Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2025)4a03ebbf-087b-4525-85a8-a58ffe8c380aTue, 04 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma (2025) Fr. Mike explores the formation of the Church’s dogma on the nature of the Trinity. He unpacks the terms used by the Church in an attempt to explain the nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, as Fr. Mike reminds us, with the story of St. Augustine and the child on the seaside, the Trinity is a mystery that none of us can fully comprehend. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 249-252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the formation of the Church’s dogma on the nature of the Trinity. He unpacks the terms used by the Church in an attempt to explain the nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, as Fr. Mike reminds us, with the story of St. Augustine and the child on the seaside, the Trinity is a mystery that none of us can fully comprehend. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 249-252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma (2025)277c7f2b-8752-4423-94dc-888e0da825ccTue, 04 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma (2025) Fr. Mike explores the formation of the Church’s dogma on the nature of the Trinity. He unpacks the terms used by the Church in an attempt to explain the nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, as Fr. Mike reminds us, with the story of St. Augustine and the child on the seaside, the Trinity is a mystery that none of us can fully comprehend. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 249-252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the formation of the Church’s dogma on the nature of the Trinity. He unpacks the terms used by the Church in an attempt to explain the nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, as Fr. Mike reminds us, with the story of St. Augustine and the child on the seaside, the Trinity is a mystery that none of us can fully comprehend. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 249-252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma (2025)251d6b1d-1cfe-4d22-a0ad-700e67fe7127Tue, 04 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2025) Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2025)cbf900f7-34ce-494e-b83b-e4ebc04417a1Tue, 04 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2025) Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2025)3bd478f7-26eb-41d6-bc2d-24353f09dfd5Tue, 04 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2025) Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2025)5f7040b4-9011-4332-b2fc-a621c6e590d3Tue, 04 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRemote Control (Part 2)Ezra and Louie took their remote control truck out to the driveway while Mom sat on the porch. Their little sister, Ophelia, was hopping around on a pogo stick. "Mom," Ophelia said, "I wish I had a remote control pogo stick. I could ride it, and you could make it to go up and down, up and down, all by itself. That would be fun!""Yeah, that would be cool!" Ezra said as he watched his sister.Mom laughed. "I've never heard of such a thing. Maybe you can invent one when you grow up.""But I want one now!" said Ophelia."I have an idea," said Mom. "When I give a command, do whatever I say. If I say to go left, you go left. If I say to go right, you go right. It's kind of like I'm moving you by remote control! How about that?" Ophelia grinned and nodded. "Ready?" asked Mom. "Okay, go straight ahead…turn left…turn left again…now go right…back up…go forward…stop!" Ophelia bounced around, laughing as she followed her mother's instructions. The boys joined in too, and soon they were taking turns giving and receiving commands.That night, Mom read a Bible story about a Roman leader who asked Jesus to heal his servant. "The centurion answered and said, 'Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed.'""Jesus was pleased with that man's faith," Mom explained after she finished reading. "The servant was healed the moment Jesus said, 'So let it be done for you.'""Just like a remote control!" said Louie. "That's an interesting way to look at it," Mom said. "God made this world, and He controls everything in it--but not always like a remote control. He wants us to trust Him and follow His commands--just like Ophelia let me direct where her pogo stick went by following my directions. The man in the story believed Jesus was God and submitted to His authority by asking Jesus to do what he could not, knowing Jesus could do anything. That's the kind of faith we need to have too." –Tait E. Powell

Ezra and Louie took their remote control truck out to the driveway while Mom sat on the porch. Their little sister, Ophelia, was hopping around on a pogo stick. "Mom," Ophelia said, "I wish I had a remote control pogo stick. I could ride it, and you could make it to go up and down, up and down, all by itself. That would be fun!""Yeah, that would be cool!" Ezra said as he watched his sister.Mom laughed. "I've never heard of such a thing. Maybe you can invent one when you grow up.""But I want one now!" said Ophelia."I have an idea," said Mom. "When I give a command, do whatever I say. If I say to go left, you go left. If I say to go right, you go right. It's kind of like I'm moving you by remote control! How about that?" Ophelia grinned and nodded. "Ready?" asked Mom. "Okay, go straight ahead…turn left…turn left again…now go right…back up…go forward…stop!" Ophelia bounced around, laughing as she followed her mother's instructions. The boys joined in too, and soon they were taking turns giving and receiving commands.That night, Mom read a Bible story about a Roman leader who asked Jesus to heal his servant. "The centurion answered and said, 'Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed.'""Jesus was pleased with that man's faith," Mom explained after she finished reading. "The servant was healed the moment Jesus said, 'So let it be done for you.'""Just like a remote control!" said Louie. "That's an interesting way to look at it," Mom said. "God made this world, and He controls everything in it--but not always like a remote control. He wants us to trust Him and follow His commands--just like Ophelia let me direct where her pogo stick went by following my directions. The man in the story believed Jesus was God and submitted to His authority by asking Jesus to do what he could not, knowing Jesus could do anything. That's the kind of faith we need to have too." –Tait E. Powell

Remote Control (Part 2)13c78a7f-1d44-497f-86c4-85ee7375f144Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Remote Control (Part 2) Bible Reading: Matthew 8:5-13 Ezra and Louie took their remote control truck out to the driveway while Mom sat on the porch. Their little sister, Ophelia, was hopping around on a pogo stick. “Mom,” Ophelia said, “I wish I had a remote control pogo stick. I could ride it, and you could make it to go up and down, up and down, all by itself. That would be fun!” “Yeah, that would be cool!” Ezra said as he watched his sister. Mom laughed. “I’ve never heard of such a thing. Maybe you can invent one when you grow up.” “But I want one now!” said Ophelia. “I have an idea,” said Mom. “When I give a command, do whatever I say. If I say to go left, you go left. If I say to go right, you go right. It’s kind of like I’m moving you by remote control! How about that?” Ophelia grinned and nodded. “Ready?” asked Mom. “Okay, go straight ahead…turn left…turn left again…now go right…back up…go forward…stop!” Ophelia bounced around, laughing as she followed her mother’s instructions. The boys joined in too, and soon they were taking turns giving and receiving commands. That night, Mom read a Bible story about a Roman leader who asked Jesus to heal his servant. “The centurion answered and said, ‘Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed.'” “Jesus was pleased with that man’s faith,” Mom explained after she finished reading. “The servant was healed the moment Jesus said, ‘So let it be done for you.'” “Just like a remote control!” said Louie. “That’s an interesting way to look at it,” Mom said. “God made this world, and He controls everything in it–but not always like a remote control. He wants us to trust Him and follow His commands–just like Ophelia let me direct where her pogo stick went by following my directions. The man in the story believed Jesus was God and submitted to His authority by asking Jesus to do what he could not, knowing Jesus could do anything. That’s the kind of faith we need to have too.” –Tait E. Powell How About You?Have you put your faith in Jesus? Are you listening to Him and following His commands? Or are you living the way you want? We can fool ourselves into thinking we’re in control of our lives, but God is in control of everything. You can’t save yourself or live a good life on your own–you need Jesus. Trust and follow Him. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:You, whose name alone is the Lord, are the Most High over all the earth. (NKJV) (Psalm 83:18) Today’s Key Thought:Trust and obey Jesus

Bible Reading: Matthew 8:5-13 Ezra and Louie took their remote control truck out to the driveway while Mom sat on the porch. Their little sister, Ophelia, was hopping around on a pogo stick. “Mom,” Ophelia said, “I wish I had a remote control pogo stick. I could ride it, and you could make it to go up and down, up and down, all by itself. That would be fun!” “Yeah, that would be cool!” Ezra said as he watched his sister. Mom laughed. “I’ve never heard of such a thing. Maybe you can invent one when you grow up.” “But I want one now!” said Ophelia. “I have an idea,” said Mom. “When I give a command, do whatever I say. If I say to go left, you go left. If I say to go right, you go right. It’s kind of like I’m moving you by remote control! How about that?” Ophelia grinned and nodded. “Ready?” asked Mom. “Okay, go straight ahead…turn left…turn left again…now go right…back up…go forward…stop!” Ophelia bounced around, laughing as she followed her mother’s instructions. The boys joined in too, and soon they were taking turns giving and receiving commands. That night, Mom read a Bible story about a Roman leader who asked Jesus to heal his servant. “The centurion answered and said, ‘Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed.'” “Jesus was pleased with that man’s faith,” Mom explained after she finished reading. “The servant was healed the moment Jesus said, ‘So let it be done for you.'” “Just like a remote control!” said Louie. “That’s an interesting way to look at it,” Mom said. “God made this world, and He controls everything in it–but not always like a remote control. He wants us to trust Him and follow His commands–just like Ophelia let me direct where her pogo stick went by following my directions. The man in the story believed Jesus was God and submitted to His authority by asking Jesus to do what he could not, knowing Jesus could do anything. That’s the kind of faith we need to have too.” –Tait E. Powell How About You?Have you put your faith in Jesus? Are you listening to Him and following His commands? Or are you living the way you want? We can fool ourselves into thinking we’re in control of our lives, but God is in control of everything. You can’t save yourself or live a good life on your own–you need Jesus. Trust and follow Him. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:You, whose name alone is the Lord, are the Most High over all the earth. (NKJV) (Psalm 83:18) Today’s Key Thought:Trust and obey Jesus

Remote Control (Part 2) 1a866e8d-16e4-4c19-b858-b66c3ad66edfTue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCharisma Teacher: Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You! People Are Attracted To These Traits! The Secret To Being Instantly Likeable!They say you either have charisma or you don’t, but Charlie Houpert proves charisma can be built, and reveals the secret code to mastering it for success in love, work, and friendship   Charlie Houpert is the co-founder of the confidence-building online platform, ‘Charisma on Command’. He is the author of books such as, ‘The Anti Pick Up Line: Real Habits To Naturally Attract Stunning Women’ and ‘Charisma On Command: Inspire, Impress, and Energize Everyone You Meet’.  In this conversation, Charlie and Steven discuss topics such as, how to stop feeling awkward in social situations, the ultimate body language hack to build trust, how to become instantly likeable, and how to master the art of persuasion.  00:00 Intro 02:25 What Is It You Do? 04:39 How Much Will These Skills Shift Someone’s Life? 06:35 Is It Something You Can Learn? 07:15 Your YouTube Channel 09:37 I Was Shy and Introverted—How I Changed 12:47 What Did You Think of Yourself in the Early Years? 15:22 What Was the Biggest Difference in You? 17:32 First Impressions 21:07 Engineer the Conversation You Want to Have 24:38 How to Get Out of Small Talk 26:05 Flirt With the World 27:55 Prey vs. Predator Movements 35:02 The Confidence Trick Before Talking to a Big Crowd 37:02 Do We Underestimate the Ways We Communicate? 41:11 Is Talking About Yourself a Bad Thing? 43:22 How to Connect With Someone in a Normal Interaction 47:40 How to Figure Out if an Interaction Is Real 50:19 People Controlling the Narratives That Reach You 52:18 Narcissists and Sociopaths 55:28 What Billion-Dollar Business Would You Build and Not Sell? 01:01:20 Six Charismatic Mindsets 01:03:16 Elon Musk Salute 01:06:13 The Media Has Made Saying Sorry the Wrong Thing to Do 01:08:26 Ads 01:09:24 Is Trump Charismatic? 01:14:22 Impeccable Honesty and Integrity 01:18:06 I Don’t Need to Convince Anyone of Anything 01:20:43 I Proactively Share My Purpose 01:23:46 Be the First to Humanize the Interaction 01:26:13 Charismatic Types of People 01:31:23 Obama’s Charisma 01:32:26 The Importance of Charisma 01:33:43 Ads 01:35:40 How to Use These Skills to Get a Job or Promotion 01:41:07 What Are Women Attracted to in Your Opinion? 01:45:08 Are People Testing to See if You Have Standards? 01:49:21 Five Habits That Make People Instantly Dislike You 01:53:56 Speaking Like a Leader 01:54:46 Pausing Instead of Using Filler Words 01:56:12 Does Body Language Matter When Speaking? 01:57:35 The Fundamentals of Being Confident 01:59:19 What’s the Most Important Thing You’re Doing to Increase Your Well-Being? 02:02:53 What Are the Mixture of Emotions You Feel? 02:08:19 Is There Anything You Wish You Could Have Said to That Boy? Follow Charlie: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/sX0XNx4tBQb  Charisma on Command - https://g2ul0.app.link/Bo2XEO2tBQb  Charisma University - https://bit.ly/CUDOAC Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY NordVPN - https://NORDVPN.COM/DOAC ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say you either have charisma or you don’t, but Charlie Houpert proves charisma can be built, and reveals the secret code to mastering it for success in love, work, and friendship   Charlie Houpert is the co-founder of the confidence-building online platform, ‘Charisma on Command’. He is the author of books such as, ‘The Anti Pick Up Line: Real Habits To Naturally Attract Stunning Women’ and ‘Charisma On Command: Inspire, Impress, and Energize Everyone You Meet’.  In this conversation, Charlie and Steven discuss topics such as, how to stop feeling awkward in social situations, the ultimate body language hack to build trust, how to become instantly likeable, and how to master the art of persuasion.  00:00 Intro 02:25 What Is It You Do? 04:39 How Much Will These Skills Shift Someone’s Life? 06:35 Is It Something You Can Learn? 07:15 Your YouTube Channel 09:37 I Was Shy and Introverted—How I Changed 12:47 What Did You Think of Yourself in the Early Years? 15:22 What Was the Biggest Difference in You? 17:32 First Impressions 21:07 Engineer the Conversation You Want to Have 24:38 How to Get Out of Small Talk 26:05 Flirt With the World 27:55 Prey vs. Predator Movements 35:02 The Confidence Trick Before Talking to a Big Crowd 37:02 Do We Underestimate the Ways We Communicate? 41:11 Is Talking About Yourself a Bad Thing? 43:22 How to Connect With Someone in a Normal Interaction 47:40 How to Figure Out if an Interaction Is Real 50:19 People Controlling the Narratives That Reach You 52:18 Narcissists and Sociopaths 55:28 What Billion-Dollar Business Would You Build and Not Sell? 01:01:20 Six Charismatic Mindsets 01:03:16 Elon Musk Salute 01:06:13 The Media Has Made Saying Sorry the Wrong Thing to Do 01:08:26 Ads 01:09:24 Is Trump Charismatic? 01:14:22 Impeccable Honesty and Integrity 01:18:06 I Don’t Need to Convince Anyone of Anything 01:20:43 I Proactively Share My Purpose 01:23:46 Be the First to Humanize the Interaction 01:26:13 Charismatic Types of People 01:31:23 Obama’s Charisma 01:32:26 The Importance of Charisma 01:33:43 Ads 01:35:40 How to Use These Skills to Get a Job or Promotion 01:41:07 What Are Women Attracted to in Your Opinion? 01:45:08 Are People Testing to See if You Have Standards? 01:49:21 Five Habits That Make People Instantly Dislike You 01:53:56 Speaking Like a Leader 01:54:46 Pausing Instead of Using Filler Words 01:56:12 Does Body Language Matter When Speaking? 01:57:35 The Fundamentals of Being Confident 01:59:19 What’s the Most Important Thing You’re Doing to Increase Your Well-Being? 02:02:53 What Are the Mixture of Emotions You Feel? 02:08:19 Is There Anything You Wish You Could Have Said to That Boy? Follow Charlie: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/sX0XNx4tBQb  Charisma on Command - https://g2ul0.app.link/Bo2XEO2tBQb  Charisma University - https://bit.ly/CUDOAC Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY NordVPN - https://NORDVPN.COM/DOAC ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCharisma Teacher: Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You! People Are Attracted To These Traits! The Secret To Being Instantly Likeable!a8c193cf-2b1b-4dc2-91b8-3c6b2c3285c1Mon, 03 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +00008082https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2025) Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2025)ef280123-c4b0-481d-a71e-c214aac56952Mon, 03 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit (2025) The Catechism introduces us to the Holy Spirit and describes how the Spirit reveals the Father and the Son to us. It also gives us some background and context regarding the way we describe the Holy Spirit in the Roman Catholic Church compared to the way that the Eastern Orthodox Church describes the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike breaks it down for us and gives us some hope for a future reconciliation between Eastern and Western Churches. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 243-248. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces us to the Holy Spirit and describes how the Spirit reveals the Father and the Son to us. It also gives us some background and context regarding the way we describe the Holy Spirit in the Roman Catholic Church compared to the way that the Eastern Orthodox Church describes the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike breaks it down for us and gives us some hope for a future reconciliation between Eastern and Western Churches. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 243-248. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit (2025)6bb3ddad-c6dd-486e-8079-ce11bffd574bMon, 03 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit (2025) The Catechism introduces us to the Holy Spirit and describes how the Spirit reveals the Father and the Son to us. It also gives us some background and context regarding the way we describe the Holy Spirit in the Roman Catholic Church compared to the way that the Eastern Orthodox Church describes the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike breaks it down for us and gives us some hope for a future reconciliation between Eastern and Western Churches. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 243-248. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces us to the Holy Spirit and describes how the Spirit reveals the Father and the Son to us. It also gives us some background and context regarding the way we describe the Holy Spirit in the Roman Catholic Church compared to the way that the Eastern Orthodox Church describes the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike breaks it down for us and gives us some hope for a future reconciliation between Eastern and Western Churches. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 243-248. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit (2025)165290fe-9257-4c0c-a16f-4b4523fa54ebMon, 03 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2025) Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2025)672395bb-88b8-45b1-8b6e-3f2964ffbf07Mon, 03 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2025) Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2025)99556b64-f2a6-4928-9104-0be661875eb7Mon, 03 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2025) Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2025)3be02f86-d533-4b62-a61a-3a888c9a2504Mon, 03 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRemote Control (Part 1)"I sure hope we get remote control race cars for our birthday," Ezra said as he and his twin brother waited to be picked up from school."Me too," said Louie. "But with Dad out of work, you know we won't get them." He kicked at a stone on the sidewalk."Don't be so sure," said Ezra. "When Aunt Elizabeth called last week, she asked what we wanted, and I told her we wanted the cars. Who knows! She might get them for us."When the boys arrived home, there was a large package on the table. It was for them--a package from Aunt Elizabeth. Could it be? It was! A remote control car--well, sort of. "A remote control truck?" asked Louie. "Not a race car? And just one?" Ezra looked at him in disbelief. "You mean we have to share it?" "Looks like you do," said Mom. The boys sighed, but they took turns playing with the truck and learning to use the remote control. "It's tricky to back up the truck with that trailer attached," Louie said after a while. "I didn't expect it to be like this.""What did you expect?" asked Mom."That each of us would get a car," said Ezra."I didn't expect to get a remote control car at all," said Louie. "I suppose we really should be thankful to have this truck, even if we do have to share it.""I agree with that," said Mom. "Tell me--what are some things you like about it?""Well," said Ezra, "it does have turbo speed.""And it came with a trailer," said Louie. "It's kind of fun figuring out how to make it back up the right way.""How about calling Aunt Elizabeth to thank her?" Mom suggested. "Mention all the things you like about the gift and thank her for it." The boys nodded. "And maybe your new truck can also be a reminder to thank God for everything He's given you," Mom added. "He gave you the best gift of all when He sent Jesus to save you, and He always provides and does what's best for you--even if it's in ways you don't expect." –Tait E. Powell

"I sure hope we get remote control race cars for our birthday," Ezra said as he and his twin brother waited to be picked up from school."Me too," said Louie. "But with Dad out of work, you know we won't get them." He kicked at a stone on the sidewalk."Don't be so sure," said Ezra. "When Aunt Elizabeth called last week, she asked what we wanted, and I told her we wanted the cars. Who knows! She might get them for us."When the boys arrived home, there was a large package on the table. It was for them--a package from Aunt Elizabeth. Could it be? It was! A remote control car--well, sort of. "A remote control truck?" asked Louie. "Not a race car? And just one?" Ezra looked at him in disbelief. "You mean we have to share it?" "Looks like you do," said Mom. The boys sighed, but they took turns playing with the truck and learning to use the remote control. "It's tricky to back up the truck with that trailer attached," Louie said after a while. "I didn't expect it to be like this.""What did you expect?" asked Mom."That each of us would get a car," said Ezra."I didn't expect to get a remote control car at all," said Louie. "I suppose we really should be thankful to have this truck, even if we do have to share it.""I agree with that," said Mom. "Tell me--what are some things you like about it?""Well," said Ezra, "it does have turbo speed.""And it came with a trailer," said Louie. "It's kind of fun figuring out how to make it back up the right way.""How about calling Aunt Elizabeth to thank her?" Mom suggested. "Mention all the things you like about the gift and thank her for it." The boys nodded. "And maybe your new truck can also be a reminder to thank God for everything He's given you," Mom added. "He gave you the best gift of all when He sent Jesus to save you, and He always provides and does what's best for you--even if it's in ways you don't expect." –Tait E. Powell

Remote Control (Part 1)56f5945d-c529-491e-b375-6169aa02ed93Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Remote Control (Part 1) Bible Reading: Luke 17:11-19 “I sure hope we get remote control race cars for our birthday,” Ezra said as he and his twin brother waited to be picked up from school. “Me too,” said Louie. “But with Dad out of work, you know we won’t get them.” He kicked at a stone on the sidewalk. “Don’t be so sure,” said Ezra. “When Aunt Elizabeth called last week, she asked what we wanted, and I told her we wanted the cars. Who knows! She might get them for us.” When the boys arrived home, there was a large package on the table. It was for them–a package from Aunt Elizabeth. Could it be? It was! A remote control car–well, sort of. “A remote control truck?” asked Louie. “Not a race car? And just one?” Ezra looked at him in disbelief. “You mean we have to share it?” “Looks like you do,” said Mom. The boys sighed, but they took turns playing with the truck and learning to use the remote control. “It’s tricky to back up the truck with that trailer attached,” Louie said after a while. “I didn’t expect it to be like this.” “What did you expect?” asked Mom. “That each of us would get a car,” said Ezra. “I didn’t expect to get a remote control car at all,” said Louie. “I suppose we really should be thankful to have this truck, even if we do have to share it.” “I agree with that,” said Mom. “Tell me–what are some things you like about it?” “Well,” said Ezra, “it does have turbo speed.” “And it came with a trailer,” said Louie. “It’s kind of fun figuring out how to make it back up the right way.” “How about calling Aunt Elizabeth to thank her?” Mom suggested. “Mention all the things you like about the gift and thank her for it.” The boys nodded. “And maybe your new truck can also be a reminder to thank God for everything He’s given you,” Mom added. “He gave you the best gift of all when He sent Jesus to save you, and He always provides and does what’s best for you–even if it’s in ways you don’t expect.” –Tait E. Powell How About You?Do you thank others for the gifts they give you–even when it’s not what you asked for or expected? Don’t be like the nine lepers in today’s Scripture reading who failed to say thank you. Be thankful for the gifts you receive, especially those that come from God. He doesn’t always give us what we ask for, but because He gave us His own Son, we can trust Him to give us exactly what we need. Today’s Key Verse:Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. (NKJV) (Psalm 100:4) Today’s Key Thought:Be thankful

Bible Reading: Luke 17:11-19 “I sure hope we get remote control race cars for our birthday,” Ezra said as he and his twin brother waited to be picked up from school. “Me too,” said Louie. “But with Dad out of work, you know we won’t get them.” He kicked at a stone on the sidewalk. “Don’t be so sure,” said Ezra. “When Aunt Elizabeth called last week, she asked what we wanted, and I told her we wanted the cars. Who knows! She might get them for us.” When the boys arrived home, there was a large package on the table. It was for them–a package from Aunt Elizabeth. Could it be? It was! A remote control car–well, sort of. “A remote control truck?” asked Louie. “Not a race car? And just one?” Ezra looked at him in disbelief. “You mean we have to share it?” “Looks like you do,” said Mom. The boys sighed, but they took turns playing with the truck and learning to use the remote control. “It’s tricky to back up the truck with that trailer attached,” Louie said after a while. “I didn’t expect it to be like this.” “What did you expect?” asked Mom. “That each of us would get a car,” said Ezra. “I didn’t expect to get a remote control car at all,” said Louie. “I suppose we really should be thankful to have this truck, even if we do have to share it.” “I agree with that,” said Mom. “Tell me–what are some things you like about it?” “Well,” said Ezra, “it does have turbo speed.” “And it came with a trailer,” said Louie. “It’s kind of fun figuring out how to make it back up the right way.” “How about calling Aunt Elizabeth to thank her?” Mom suggested. “Mention all the things you like about the gift and thank her for it.” The boys nodded. “And maybe your new truck can also be a reminder to thank God for everything He’s given you,” Mom added. “He gave you the best gift of all when He sent Jesus to save you, and He always provides and does what’s best for you–even if it’s in ways you don’t expect.” –Tait E. Powell How About You?Do you thank others for the gifts they give you–even when it’s not what you asked for or expected? Don’t be like the nine lepers in today’s Scripture reading who failed to say thank you. Be thankful for the gifts you receive, especially those that come from God. He doesn’t always give us what we ask for, but because He gave us His own Son, we can trust Him to give us exactly what we need. Today’s Key Verse:Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. (NKJV) (Psalm 100:4) Today’s Key Thought:Be thankful

Remote Control (Part 1) be618c8d-ad7c-4ed2-bbee-359033ac7846Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2025) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2025)4307cb66-e06c-4907-a7f3-e31483de992cSun, 02 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: God as Father (2025) The Catechism describes the various ways that God has revealed himself to us as Father over the ages, and gives us insight into God the Father “in relation to his only Son,” Jesus. Fr. Mike entreats us to examine our relationships with our earthly fathers and how they might be impacting our vision of God as Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 238-242. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism describes the various ways that God has revealed himself to us as Father over the ages, and gives us insight into God the Father “in relation to his only Son,” Jesus. Fr. Mike entreats us to examine our relationships with our earthly fathers and how they might be impacting our vision of God as Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 238-242. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 33: God as Father (2025)23ee892d-f442-40bc-9d9c-07285df8fbafSun, 02 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: God as Father (2025) The Catechism describes the various ways that God has revealed himself to us as Father over the ages, and gives us insight into God the Father “in relation to his only Son,” Jesus. Fr. Mike entreats us to examine our relationships with our earthly fathers and how they might be impacting our vision of God as Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 238-242. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism describes the various ways that God has revealed himself to us as Father over the ages, and gives us insight into God the Father “in relation to his only Son,” Jesus. Fr. Mike entreats us to examine our relationships with our earthly fathers and how they might be impacting our vision of God as Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 238-242. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 33: God as Father (2025)d3710ca9-100a-4b92-8b05-e7659a0f63fbSun, 02 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2025) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2025)690cb1aa-07a8-4582-be81-0bd12e4f74f4Sun, 02 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2025) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2025)641be6ca-fb18-4919-99d3-fdb50cdee6f4Sun, 02 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2025) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2025)17df3cdc-0b33-4bd8-bddf-b905c6a52c58Sun, 02 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSinging to a GroundhogSam stood silently next to Grandpa and his parents at church. Mom and Dad sang their hearts out. Grandpa tapped his cane to the beat as he sang. But Sam didn't think he had a good voice, so he didn't sing.The next morning Grandpa came over for coffee. While Mom cleaned up breakfast, Sam worked on his homeschool nature study guide. He pointed at a picture of a groundhog peeking out of its burrow. "We have one of these in our yard.""I know," said Grandpa. "I saw it waddling around this morning."Sam looked at his book. "Did you know groundhogs dig holes over twenty feet long? They're also called woodchucks, and their babies are chucklings." Grandpa grinned. "That makes me want to chuckle."Sam continued, "They come out of hibernation before the snow melts, but they can't always predict the end of winter on Groundhog Day like everyone always claims. And listen to this! 'They are fond of singing.' Wouldn't our singing scare them off?"Grandpa stood and motioned for Sam to follow. Outside, Grandpa started singing. A moment later, the groundhog appeared and rose to its hind legs. Grandpa nudged Sam, who cleared his throat and sang along. The groundhog relaxed and began to snuffle in the grass. When they were back inside, Sam said, "It really liked our singing!""Do you know who else likes your singing?" Grandpa asked."Probably not the neighbors," Sam answered."Think about church yesterday," Grandpa suggested."You mean God?"Grandpa nodded. "God tells us to sing His praises because we love Him and want to thank Him for all He's done for us, like creating us and sending His Son to save us."Sam looked at Grandpa. "If Jesus could die on the cross to rescue me, I can at least sing a few songs.""When you sing to God, you're showing the love and joy He has put in your heart," said Grandpa. "No matter what your singing sounds like, He loves it when we sing His praises out of gratitude for who He is and what He's done for us."Sam grinned. "If God enjoys my singing even more than the groundhog did, then I'll sing for Him." –Laura Roesler

Sam stood silently next to Grandpa and his parents at church. Mom and Dad sang their hearts out. Grandpa tapped his cane to the beat as he sang. But Sam didn't think he had a good voice, so he didn't sing.The next morning Grandpa came over for coffee. While Mom cleaned up breakfast, Sam worked on his homeschool nature study guide. He pointed at a picture of a groundhog peeking out of its burrow. "We have one of these in our yard.""I know," said Grandpa. "I saw it waddling around this morning."Sam looked at his book. "Did you know groundhogs dig holes over twenty feet long? They're also called woodchucks, and their babies are chucklings." Grandpa grinned. "That makes me want to chuckle."Sam continued, "They come out of hibernation before the snow melts, but they can't always predict the end of winter on Groundhog Day like everyone always claims. And listen to this! 'They are fond of singing.' Wouldn't our singing scare them off?"Grandpa stood and motioned for Sam to follow. Outside, Grandpa started singing. A moment later, the groundhog appeared and rose to its hind legs. Grandpa nudged Sam, who cleared his throat and sang along. The groundhog relaxed and began to snuffle in the grass. When they were back inside, Sam said, "It really liked our singing!""Do you know who else likes your singing?" Grandpa asked."Probably not the neighbors," Sam answered."Think about church yesterday," Grandpa suggested."You mean God?"Grandpa nodded. "God tells us to sing His praises because we love Him and want to thank Him for all He's done for us, like creating us and sending His Son to save us."Sam looked at Grandpa. "If Jesus could die on the cross to rescue me, I can at least sing a few songs.""When you sing to God, you're showing the love and joy He has put in your heart," said Grandpa. "No matter what your singing sounds like, He loves it when we sing His praises out of gratitude for who He is and what He's done for us."Sam grinned. "If God enjoys my singing even more than the groundhog did, then I'll sing for Him." –Laura Roesler

Singing to a Groundhog5ee2ea4a-dafa-43e3-ba0a-dd90062858c2Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Singing to a Groundhog Bible Reading: Psalms 95:1-7; 98:1-9 Sam stood silently next to Grandpa and his parents at church. Mom and Dad sang their hearts out. Grandpa tapped his cane to the beat as he sang. But Sam didn’t think he had a good voice, so he didn’t sing. The next morning Grandpa came over for coffee. While Mom cleaned up breakfast, Sam worked on his homeschool nature study guide. He pointed at a picture of a groundhog peeking out of its burrow. “We have one of these in our yard.” “I know,” said Grandpa. “I saw it waddling around this morning.” Sam looked at his book. “Did you know groundhogs dig holes over twenty feet long? They’re also called woodchucks, and their babies are chucklings.” Grandpa grinned. “That makes me want to chuckle.” Sam continued, “They come out of hibernation before the snow melts, but they can’t always predict the end of winter on Groundhog Day like everyone always claims. And listen to this! ‘They are fond of singing.’ Wouldn’t our singing scare them off?” Grandpa stood and motioned for Sam to follow. Outside, Grandpa started singing. A moment later, the groundhog appeared and rose to its hind legs. Grandpa nudged Sam, who cleared his throat and sang along. The groundhog relaxed and began to snuffle in the grass. When they were back inside, Sam said, “It really liked our singing!” “Do you know who else likes your singing?” Grandpa asked. “Probably not the neighbors,” Sam answered. “Think about church yesterday,” Grandpa suggested. “You mean God?” Grandpa nodded. “God tells us to sing His praises because we love Him and want to thank Him for all He’s done for us, like creating us and sending His Son to save us.” Sam looked at Grandpa. “If Jesus could die on the cross to rescue me, I can at least sing a few songs.” “When you sing to God, you’re showing the love and joy He has put in your heart,” said Grandpa. “No matter what your singing sounds like, He loves it when we sing His praises out of gratitude for who He is and what He’s done for us.” Sam grinned. “If God enjoys my singing even more than the groundhog did, then I’ll sing for Him.” –Laura Roesler How About You?Do you sing along in church? Or do you think your voice doesn’t matter? It matters to God. He delights in hearing us express our love by singing and praising Him. Next time you’re in church, think about His love for you and all He’s done for you. Then raise your voice to Him in song, knowing He’s pleased with your praise. Today’s Key Verse:Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. (NIV) (Psalm 100:2) Today’s Key Thought:Sing praises to God

Bible Reading: Psalms 95:1-7; 98:1-9 Sam stood silently next to Grandpa and his parents at church. Mom and Dad sang their hearts out. Grandpa tapped his cane to the beat as he sang. But Sam didn’t think he had a good voice, so he didn’t sing. The next morning Grandpa came over for coffee. While Mom cleaned up breakfast, Sam worked on his homeschool nature study guide. He pointed at a picture of a groundhog peeking out of its burrow. “We have one of these in our yard.” “I know,” said Grandpa. “I saw it waddling around this morning.” Sam looked at his book. “Did you know groundhogs dig holes over twenty feet long? They’re also called woodchucks, and their babies are chucklings.” Grandpa grinned. “That makes me want to chuckle.” Sam continued, “They come out of hibernation before the snow melts, but they can’t always predict the end of winter on Groundhog Day like everyone always claims. And listen to this! ‘They are fond of singing.’ Wouldn’t our singing scare them off?” Grandpa stood and motioned for Sam to follow. Outside, Grandpa started singing. A moment later, the groundhog appeared and rose to its hind legs. Grandpa nudged Sam, who cleared his throat and sang along. The groundhog relaxed and began to snuffle in the grass. When they were back inside, Sam said, “It really liked our singing!” “Do you know who else likes your singing?” Grandpa asked. “Probably not the neighbors,” Sam answered. “Think about church yesterday,” Grandpa suggested. “You mean God?” Grandpa nodded. “God tells us to sing His praises because we love Him and want to thank Him for all He’s done for us, like creating us and sending His Son to save us.” Sam looked at Grandpa. “If Jesus could die on the cross to rescue me, I can at least sing a few songs.” “When you sing to God, you’re showing the love and joy He has put in your heart,” said Grandpa. “No matter what your singing sounds like, He loves it when we sing His praises out of gratitude for who He is and what He’s done for us.” Sam grinned. “If God enjoys my singing even more than the groundhog did, then I’ll sing for Him.” –Laura Roesler How About You?Do you sing along in church? Or do you think your voice doesn’t matter? It matters to God. He delights in hearing us express our love by singing and praising Him. Next time you’re in church, think about His love for you and all He’s done for you. Then raise your voice to Him in song, knowing He’s pleased with your praise. Today’s Key Verse:Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. (NIV) (Psalm 100:2) Today’s Key Thought:Sing praises to God

Singing to a Groundhog 46a5dc92-67c4-4375-af61-419ffd0d0bdcSun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGirly Convo About Boys | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB!   just a girly convo about boys:) we get into Angela’s story about meeting her boyfriend & then answer your questions!   What do you do when you’re in your 30’s and still single? What are you still being delivered from? How do you go about forgiveness and healing? How to not waste your singleness? How do you deal with anxious attachment? What do I look for in a Christian husband? ….aaaand PURITY IN DATING!   we love you SO much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiii GGB!   just a girly convo about boys:) we get into Angela’s story about meeting her boyfriend & then answer your questions!   What do you do when you’re in your 30’s and still single? What are you still being delivered from? How do you go about forgiveness and healing? How to not waste your singleness? How do you deal with anxious attachment? What do I look for in a Christian husband? ….aaaand PURITY IN DATING!   we love you SO much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullGirly Convo About Boys | Girls Gone Bible348dd437-e12a-4572-af22-569dac9c1ce7Sat, 01 Feb 2025 18:22:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/02/25 On Purpose: Your Destiny Homily from the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Do what you know, where you are. What is the Greatest Thing you will ever do? What if the Greatest Thing is not something you accomplish, but who you become? Mass Readings from February 2, 2025: Malachi 3:1-4 Psalms 24:7-10Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40

Homily from the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Do what you know, where you are. What is the Greatest Thing you will ever do? What if the Greatest Thing is not something you accomplish, but who you become? Mass Readings from February 2, 2025: Malachi 3:1-4 Psalms 24:7-10Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40

full02/02/25 On Purpose: Your Destinye5fe990a-41a0-4a79-9402-91450bb9dae7Sat, 01 Feb 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/02/25 On Purpose: Your Destiny Homily from the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Do what you know, where you are. What is the Greatest Thing you will ever do? What if the Greatest Thing is not something you accomplish, but who you become? Mass Readings from February 2, 2025: Malachi 3:1-4 Psalms 24:7-10Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40

Homily from the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Do what you know, where you are. What is the Greatest Thing you will ever do? What if the Greatest Thing is not something you accomplish, but who you become? Mass Readings from February 2, 2025: Malachi 3:1-4 Psalms 24:7-10Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40

full02/02/25 On Purpose: Your Destiny5f75e5aa-17ba-47be-a8c6-8993aab1bcfdSat, 01 Feb 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2025) As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharaoh to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharaoh to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2025)1ea650b9-f4f8-4577-b046-ecd27c704f67Sat, 01 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: The Most Holy Trinity (2025) Christians are baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” not the “names” of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Catechism explains this distinction by introducing us to the “central mystery of Christian faith and life”: the Trinity. Fr. Mike slows us down to meditate on what God reveals to us concerning his inner life, the very thing that “many prophets and righteous people longed to see… [and] hear.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 232-237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Christians are baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” not the “names” of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Catechism explains this distinction by introducing us to the “central mystery of Christian faith and life”: the Trinity. Fr. Mike slows us down to meditate on what God reveals to us concerning his inner life, the very thing that “many prophets and righteous people longed to see… [and] hear.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 232-237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 32: The Most Holy Trinity (2025)c34e0521-5d50-472f-a659-4a24ec9736b8Sat, 01 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: The Most Holy Trinity (2025) Christians are baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” not the “names” of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Catechism explains this distinction by introducing us to the “central mystery of Christian faith and life”: the Trinity. Fr. Mike slows us down to meditate on what God reveals to us concerning his inner life, the very thing that “many prophets and righteous people longed to see… [and] hear.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 232-237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Christians are baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” not the “names” of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Catechism explains this distinction by introducing us to the “central mystery of Christian faith and life”: the Trinity. Fr. Mike slows us down to meditate on what God reveals to us concerning his inner life, the very thing that “many prophets and righteous people longed to see… [and] hear.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 232-237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 32: The Most Holy Trinity (2025)fa03696f-96f0-4379-b3ce-52bf098d36beSat, 01 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2025) As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharaoh to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharaoh to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2025)c9624bcd-711e-470e-8ec1-0f2218860b0cSat, 01 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2025) As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharaoh to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharaoh to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2025)d99d6634-b29f-4eb9-b938-6a7ae0bdd22eSat, 01 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2025) As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharaoh to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharaoh to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2025)7548f5a5-e5ae-4a5e-afc3-3b2982f2e375Sat, 01 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNew GlassesAdelei skipped down the sidewalk toward her grandparents' house. It felt strange to be wearing glasses, but she was amazed that she could see things so much better--like individual leaves on the trees and even the letters on the stop sign at the far corner. Adelei laughed in delight. She hurried as she got closer to the house and saw Grandpa working in the yard.A few minutes later, Grandpa led her into the house where Grandma was cooking. "We have one excited girl here," he said. "Your glasses look great!" Grandma smiled and gave Adelei a hug. "I still remember when I got my first pair of glasses. They make a wonderful difference, don't they?" "And I remember when I got my spiritual glasses," said Grandpa."Spiritual glasses?" Adelei had never heard of such a thing. "What are those?""Well," said Grandpa, "before I knew Jesus, the Bible seemed strange to me when I read it, and I couldn't understand what it was all about. But the Holy Spirit opened my spiritual eyes--sort of like how those glasses help your eyes. As I continued to read the Bible, He showed me that I needed Jesus to rescue me from sin, and I began to see--to understand--what God says in His Word and realize how it applied to my life.""Spiritual glasses are even more important than regular glasses," said Grandma. "To understand the things of God is to have the best sight of all." Grandpa looked at Adelei. "Are you going to leave those glasses on your dresser, or do you plan to wear them every day?" Adelei laughed at the question. "Of course I'll wear them. What good would they do in my room?""Exactly," said Grandpa. "And we should make use of our spiritual glasses. The Holy Spirit is always with everyone who trusts in Jesus, giving us wisdom and insight. As we read the Bible and study it with other Christians at church, He helps us understand what it says so we can see Jesus and His love for all people more clearly.""Your Grandpa has had that lesson in mind all day," Grandma said with a wink.Adelei adjusted her glasses and smiled. –Pauline Youd

Adelei skipped down the sidewalk toward her grandparents' house. It felt strange to be wearing glasses, but she was amazed that she could see things so much better--like individual leaves on the trees and even the letters on the stop sign at the far corner. Adelei laughed in delight. She hurried as she got closer to the house and saw Grandpa working in the yard.A few minutes later, Grandpa led her into the house where Grandma was cooking. "We have one excited girl here," he said. "Your glasses look great!" Grandma smiled and gave Adelei a hug. "I still remember when I got my first pair of glasses. They make a wonderful difference, don't they?" "And I remember when I got my spiritual glasses," said Grandpa."Spiritual glasses?" Adelei had never heard of such a thing. "What are those?""Well," said Grandpa, "before I knew Jesus, the Bible seemed strange to me when I read it, and I couldn't understand what it was all about. But the Holy Spirit opened my spiritual eyes--sort of like how those glasses help your eyes. As I continued to read the Bible, He showed me that I needed Jesus to rescue me from sin, and I began to see--to understand--what God says in His Word and realize how it applied to my life.""Spiritual glasses are even more important than regular glasses," said Grandma. "To understand the things of God is to have the best sight of all." Grandpa looked at Adelei. "Are you going to leave those glasses on your dresser, or do you plan to wear them every day?" Adelei laughed at the question. "Of course I'll wear them. What good would they do in my room?""Exactly," said Grandpa. "And we should make use of our spiritual glasses. The Holy Spirit is always with everyone who trusts in Jesus, giving us wisdom and insight. As we read the Bible and study it with other Christians at church, He helps us understand what it says so we can see Jesus and His love for all people more clearly.""Your Grandpa has had that lesson in mind all day," Grandma said with a wink.Adelei adjusted her glasses and smiled. –Pauline Youd

New Glassesb5d1b0ce-c741-4a7e-932e-a5af497c5693Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags New Glasses Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 Adelei skipped down the sidewalk toward her grandparents’ house. It felt strange to be wearing glasses, but she was amazed that she could see things so much better–like individual leaves on the trees and even the letters on the stop sign at the far corner. Adelei laughed in delight. She hurried as she got closer to the house and saw Grandpa working in the yard. A few minutes later, Grandpa led her into the house where Grandma was cooking. “We have one excited girl here,” he said. “Your glasses look great!” Grandma smiled and gave Adelei a hug. “I still remember when I got my first pair of glasses. They make a wonderful difference, don’t they?” “And I remember when I got my spiritual glasses,” said Grandpa. “Spiritual glasses?” Adelei had never heard of such a thing. “What are those?” “Well,” said Grandpa, “before I knew Jesus, the Bible seemed strange to me when I read it, and I couldn’t understand what it was all about. But the Holy Spirit opened my spiritual eyes–sort of like how those glasses help your eyes. As I continued to read the Bible, He showed me that I needed Jesus to rescue me from sin, and I began to see–to understand–what God says in His Word and realize how it applied to my life.” “Spiritual glasses are even more important than regular glasses,” said Grandma. “To understand the things of God is to have the best sight of all.” Grandpa looked at Adelei. “Are you going to leave those glasses on your dresser, or do you plan to wear them every day?” Adelei laughed at the question. “Of course I’ll wear them. What good would they do in my room?” “Exactly,” said Grandpa. “And we should make use of our spiritual glasses. The Holy Spirit is always with everyone who trusts in Jesus, giving us wisdom and insight. As we read the Bible and study it with other Christians at church, He helps us understand what it says so we can see Jesus and His love for all people more clearly.” “Your Grandpa has had that lesson in mind all day,” Grandma said with a wink. Adelei adjusted her glasses and smiled. –Pauline Youd How About You?Do you wear glasses to help you see better? Even if you don’t, we all need spiritual glasses to understand God’s Word clearly. The Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual sight we need to understand what God says in the Bible. As you read it, study it, and learn more about what it says, He will open your eyes to His truth and love so you can grow in your relationship with Jesus. Today’s Key Verse:Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law. (NKJV) (Psalm 119:18) Today’s Key Thought:God gives spiritual sight

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 Adelei skipped down the sidewalk toward her grandparents’ house. It felt strange to be wearing glasses, but she was amazed that she could see things so much better–like individual leaves on the trees and even the letters on the stop sign at the far corner. Adelei laughed in delight. She hurried as she got closer to the house and saw Grandpa working in the yard. A few minutes later, Grandpa led her into the house where Grandma was cooking. “We have one excited girl here,” he said. “Your glasses look great!” Grandma smiled and gave Adelei a hug. “I still remember when I got my first pair of glasses. They make a wonderful difference, don’t they?” “And I remember when I got my spiritual glasses,” said Grandpa. “Spiritual glasses?” Adelei had never heard of such a thing. “What are those?” “Well,” said Grandpa, “before I knew Jesus, the Bible seemed strange to me when I read it, and I couldn’t understand what it was all about. But the Holy Spirit opened my spiritual eyes–sort of like how those glasses help your eyes. As I continued to read the Bible, He showed me that I needed Jesus to rescue me from sin, and I began to see–to understand–what God says in His Word and realize how it applied to my life.” “Spiritual glasses are even more important than regular glasses,” said Grandma. “To understand the things of God is to have the best sight of all.” Grandpa looked at Adelei. “Are you going to leave those glasses on your dresser, or do you plan to wear them every day?” Adelei laughed at the question. “Of course I’ll wear them. What good would they do in my room?” “Exactly,” said Grandpa. “And we should make use of our spiritual glasses. The Holy Spirit is always with everyone who trusts in Jesus, giving us wisdom and insight. As we read the Bible and study it with other Christians at church, He helps us understand what it says so we can see Jesus and His love for all people more clearly.” “Your Grandpa has had that lesson in mind all day,” Grandma said with a wink. Adelei adjusted her glasses and smiled. –Pauline Youd How About You?Do you wear glasses to help you see better? Even if you don’t, we all need spiritual glasses to understand God’s Word clearly. The Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual sight we need to understand what God says in the Bible. As you read it, study it, and learn more about what it says, He will open your eyes to His truth and love so you can grow in your relationship with Jesus. Today’s Key Verse:Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law. (NKJV) (Psalm 119:18) Today’s Key Thought:God gives spiritual sight

New Glasses 17c01ce1-7cb8-40ea-9a13-526f7fa34625Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsmy past is being used against meHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about reflection versus looking back on our past. We should focus our gaze forward on the present where God has us - not romanticize and dwell on what's already happened. Let's sit together and talk about how we can remember and reflect in a way that honors God and ourselves. "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past." Isaiah 43:18 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about reflection versus looking back on our past. We should focus our gaze forward on the present where God has us - not romanticize and dwell on what's already happened. Let's sit together and talk about how we can remember and reflect in a way that honors God and ourselves. "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past." Isaiah 43:18 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullmy past is being used against me48350019-7944-4c84-a87b-c0f3663d3eb6Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +00002840https://216.73.216.191/allTagsmy past is being used against meHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about reflection versus looking back on our past. We should focus our gaze forward on the present where God has us - not romanticize and dwell on what's already happened. Let's sit together and talk about how we can remember and reflect in a way that honors God and ourselves. "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past." Isaiah 43:18 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about reflection versus looking back on our past. We should focus our gaze forward on the present where God has us - not romanticize and dwell on what's already happened. Let's sit together and talk about how we can remember and reflect in a way that honors God and ourselves. "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past." Isaiah 43:18 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullmy past is being used against mef6058d20-ddb6-450c-a2a4-203cc3bcc7c8Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 198: Do This To Stop Premature Ageing!: Daniel E. LiebermanIn this moment, Daniel Lieberman, evolutionary biologist and author, reveals how staying active is key to aging well. He explains why resistance training can slow muscle loss, how physical activity impacts mental health, and the surprising evolutionary reason humans are built to stay active—even as we age. Lieberman also shares practical insights on breaking the cycle of inactivity and making movement rewarding. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//vMtZ5jnnSQb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link//jgJ5RiBIAQb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, Daniel Lieberman, evolutionary biologist and author, reveals how staying active is key to aging well. He explains why resistance training can slow muscle loss, how physical activity impacts mental health, and the surprising evolutionary reason humans are built to stay active—even as we age. Lieberman also shares practical insights on breaking the cycle of inactivity and making movement rewarding. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//vMtZ5jnnSQb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link//jgJ5RiBIAQb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 198: Do This To Stop Premature Ageing!: Daniel E. Lieberman7a6a9c10-e942-47c2-83b3-6ac5c55365fcFri, 31 Jan 2025 06:42:00 +0000833https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2025) Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2025)a7d7c44f-7fa2-43a0-a810-a293be910849Fri, 31 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: The Meaning of Faith (2025) The Catechism wraps up our “I Believe in God” paragraphs with an In Brief and “The Implications of Faith in One God”—or, what God’s being means for us and our lives. Faith in our God means knowing his greatness, living in thanksgiving, knowing the dignity of all men, making good use of creation, and trusting God in every circumstance. Fr. Mike reminds us that “in every circumstance,” meaning even in adversity, God uses all things for the good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 222-231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism wraps up our “I Believe in God” paragraphs with an In Brief and “The Implications of Faith in One God”—or, what God’s being means for us and our lives. Faith in our God means knowing his greatness, living in thanksgiving, knowing the dignity of all men, making good use of creation, and trusting God in every circumstance. Fr. Mike reminds us that “in every circumstance,” meaning even in adversity, God uses all things for the good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 222-231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 31: The Meaning of Faith (2025)df5e38fe-339b-4e42-8a40-63354cda2ce3Fri, 31 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: The Meaning of Faith (2025) The Catechism wraps up our “I Believe in God” paragraphs with an In Brief and “The Implications of Faith in One God”—or, what God’s being means for us and our lives. Faith in our God means knowing his greatness, living in thanksgiving, knowing the dignity of all men, making good use of creation, and trusting God in every circumstance. Fr. Mike reminds us that “in every circumstance,” meaning even in adversity, God uses all things for the good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 222-231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism wraps up our “I Believe in God” paragraphs with an In Brief and “The Implications of Faith in One God”—or, what God’s being means for us and our lives. Faith in our God means knowing his greatness, living in thanksgiving, knowing the dignity of all men, making good use of creation, and trusting God in every circumstance. Fr. Mike reminds us that “in every circumstance,” meaning even in adversity, God uses all things for the good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 222-231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 31: The Meaning of Faith (2025)b49dcd42-ebff-49c4-bdea-771ad838ddfbFri, 31 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2025) Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2025)de1290c2-d25d-41b3-b123-93779810d52dFri, 31 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2025) Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2025)2be84dff-2b85-43c4-9df2-b257778956f2Fri, 31 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2025) Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2025)2b4b9e2c-59f8-4bf8-8e02-2a49dea7f7e8Fri, 31 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSafe Treasure "Twelve paces from the grain bin, face the wall made of tin." Madison read the clue aloud as Sophie carried two garden trowels. Together the sisters headed for the grain bin to find Grandpa's next clue.That morning, Grandpa had surprised the girls with a game--clues that would lead them to a treasure. He handed them the first clue after breakfast and the girls had been all around the farm, tracking down clues. Finally, in a little wood, the last one was found. Time to dig! Eyes shining, Madison and Sophie shoveled fresh dirt aside and made guesses about what Grandpa might have hidden."Pirates' gold!" said Madison. "Teddy bears!" said Sophie. They unearthed a sturdy cardboard box. Madison pulled off the top to reveal another note, this one covered in crumbs. My dear girls, this cake was too delicious to bury. Please forgive me for eating it. Love, Grandpa. Sophie tossed her trowel on the ground angrily, but Madison reassured her. "You know Grandpa. He didn't eat the cake, at least not all of it. He's only teasing."Suddenly they heard Grandpa's voice calling them from the porch. Sophie took off running with Madison close behind. On the porch table, a feast was laid: chocolate cake, milk, and oranges. And Grandpa was there, chuckling at his own joke."I knew you would have treasure for us!" Madison said. "But Sophie was mad when she saw that empty box."Grandpa got up and hugged Sophie close. "I was just teasing you," he said. "But I also wanted that box to be a picture for you, a way to see that the treasures of this life are never truly safe. Whatever we value here on earth can be destroyed or lost.""Or eaten!" added Sophie.Grandpa laughed. "Right. But because you trust in Jesus, your greatest treasure is no longer here on earth. It is kept safe in heaven by God Himself, and no one can take it away.""What is it?" Sophie asked. "Rubies?""Something more precious than jewels. God keeps our salvation safe--the promise that our sins have been forgiven and we'll spend eternity with Him. You are His child, and no one can take you out of His hand." –Lisa Nagel

"Twelve paces from the grain bin, face the wall made of tin." Madison read the clue aloud as Sophie carried two garden trowels. Together the sisters headed for the grain bin to find Grandpa's next clue.That morning, Grandpa had surprised the girls with a game--clues that would lead them to a treasure. He handed them the first clue after breakfast and the girls had been all around the farm, tracking down clues. Finally, in a little wood, the last one was found. Time to dig! Eyes shining, Madison and Sophie shoveled fresh dirt aside and made guesses about what Grandpa might have hidden."Pirates' gold!" said Madison. "Teddy bears!" said Sophie. They unearthed a sturdy cardboard box. Madison pulled off the top to reveal another note, this one covered in crumbs. My dear girls, this cake was too delicious to bury. Please forgive me for eating it. Love, Grandpa. Sophie tossed her trowel on the ground angrily, but Madison reassured her. "You know Grandpa. He didn't eat the cake, at least not all of it. He's only teasing."Suddenly they heard Grandpa's voice calling them from the porch. Sophie took off running with Madison close behind. On the porch table, a feast was laid: chocolate cake, milk, and oranges. And Grandpa was there, chuckling at his own joke."I knew you would have treasure for us!" Madison said. "But Sophie was mad when she saw that empty box."Grandpa got up and hugged Sophie close. "I was just teasing you," he said. "But I also wanted that box to be a picture for you, a way to see that the treasures of this life are never truly safe. Whatever we value here on earth can be destroyed or lost.""Or eaten!" added Sophie.Grandpa laughed. "Right. But because you trust in Jesus, your greatest treasure is no longer here on earth. It is kept safe in heaven by God Himself, and no one can take it away.""What is it?" Sophie asked. "Rubies?""Something more precious than jewels. God keeps our salvation safe--the promise that our sins have been forgiven and we'll spend eternity with Him. You are His child, and no one can take you out of His hand." –Lisa Nagel

Safe Treasure 27c33657-8949-4df8-ad93-10e57eaa6c3eFri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Safe Treasure   Bible Reading: Matthew 6:19-21; 1 Peter 1:3-9 “Twelve paces from the grain bin, face the wall made of tin.” Madison read the clue aloud as Sophie carried two garden trowels. Together the sisters headed for the grain bin to find Grandpa’s next clue. That morning, Grandpa had surprised the girls with a game–clues that would lead them to a treasure. He handed them the first clue after breakfast and the girls had been all around the farm, tracking down clues. Finally, in a little wood, the last one was found. Time to dig! Eyes shining, Madison and Sophie shoveled fresh dirt aside and made guesses about what Grandpa might have hidden. “Pirates’ gold!” said Madison. “Teddy bears!” said Sophie. They unearthed a sturdy cardboard box. Madison pulled off the top to reveal another note, this one covered in crumbs. My dear girls, this cake was too delicious to bury. Please forgive me for eating it. Love, Grandpa. Sophie tossed her trowel on the ground angrily, but Madison reassured her. “You know Grandpa. He didn’t eat the cake, at least not all of it. He’s only teasing.” Suddenly they heard Grandpa’s voice calling them from the porch. Sophie took off running with Madison close behind. On the porch table, a feast was laid: chocolate cake, milk, and oranges. And Grandpa was there, chuckling at his own joke. “I knew you would have treasure for us!” Madison said. “But Sophie was mad when she saw that empty box.” Grandpa got up and hugged Sophie close. “I was just teasing you,” he said. “But I also wanted that box to be a picture for you, a way to see that the treasures of this life are never truly safe. Whatever we value here on earth can be destroyed or lost.” “Or eaten!” added Sophie. Grandpa laughed. “Right. But because you trust in Jesus, your greatest treasure is no longer here on earth. It is kept safe in heaven by God Himself, and no one can take it away.” “What is it?” Sophie asked. “Rubies?” “Something more precious than jewels. God keeps our salvation safe–the promise that our sins have been forgiven and we’ll spend eternity with Him. You are His child, and no one can take you out of His hand.” –Lisa Nagel How About You?Have you ever valued something that was lost, damaged, or taken away? A bike? A favorite stuffed animal? Maybe even good grades? The things we treasure on earth don’t last. Only God remains forever, and us with Him if we trust in Jesus and believe He died and rose again to save us from sin. He promises His children an inheritance in heaven that can never be lost or taken away. Today’s Key Verse:We have a priceless inheritance…that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. (NLT) (1 Peter 1:4 ) Today’s Key Thought:Salvation can never be lost

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:19-21; 1 Peter 1:3-9 “Twelve paces from the grain bin, face the wall made of tin.” Madison read the clue aloud as Sophie carried two garden trowels. Together the sisters headed for the grain bin to find Grandpa’s next clue. That morning, Grandpa had surprised the girls with a game–clues that would lead them to a treasure. He handed them the first clue after breakfast and the girls had been all around the farm, tracking down clues. Finally, in a little wood, the last one was found. Time to dig! Eyes shining, Madison and Sophie shoveled fresh dirt aside and made guesses about what Grandpa might have hidden. “Pirates’ gold!” said Madison. “Teddy bears!” said Sophie. They unearthed a sturdy cardboard box. Madison pulled off the top to reveal another note, this one covered in crumbs. My dear girls, this cake was too delicious to bury. Please forgive me for eating it. Love, Grandpa. Sophie tossed her trowel on the ground angrily, but Madison reassured her. “You know Grandpa. He didn’t eat the cake, at least not all of it. He’s only teasing.” Suddenly they heard Grandpa’s voice calling them from the porch. Sophie took off running with Madison close behind. On the porch table, a feast was laid: chocolate cake, milk, and oranges. And Grandpa was there, chuckling at his own joke. “I knew you would have treasure for us!” Madison said. “But Sophie was mad when she saw that empty box.” Grandpa got up and hugged Sophie close. “I was just teasing you,” he said. “But I also wanted that box to be a picture for you, a way to see that the treasures of this life are never truly safe. Whatever we value here on earth can be destroyed or lost.” “Or eaten!” added Sophie. Grandpa laughed. “Right. But because you trust in Jesus, your greatest treasure is no longer here on earth. It is kept safe in heaven by God Himself, and no one can take it away.” “What is it?” Sophie asked. “Rubies?” “Something more precious than jewels. God keeps our salvation safe–the promise that our sins have been forgiven and we’ll spend eternity with Him. You are His child, and no one can take you out of His hand.” –Lisa Nagel How About You?Have you ever valued something that was lost, damaged, or taken away? A bike? A favorite stuffed animal? Maybe even good grades? The things we treasure on earth don’t last. Only God remains forever, and us with Him if we trust in Jesus and believe He died and rose again to save us from sin. He promises His children an inheritance in heaven that can never be lost or taken away. Today’s Key Verse:We have a priceless inheritance…that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. (NLT) (1 Peter 1:4 ) Today’s Key Thought:Salvation can never be lost

Safe Treasure   adbdbd41-8296-471c-a468-631d89712513Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Wicked" Spoiler: Fr. Mike thinks the music is great. But other than that... there are some major problems here.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullFr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Wicked"cbc958ef-a0cb-43f3-b743-8da860cc2c7fThu, 30 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Discuss Sex with Your WifeWARNING: Adult Content is Discussed in this episode. John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss how to have meaningful conversations with your wife about sex. This is not an issue to take lightly and one that has caused the downfall of countless marriages. Sex has the ability to make a marriage great and holy, yet how often does it become an obstacle to true love and unity? Today, we talk about 7 points that are necessary to have beneficial communication with your wife on this issue. Most couples find this topic challenging to have, and since great marriages do not happen by accident, we want to provide you with tools to make this area of your marriage a place to grow in love and holiness. God has ordained this sacrament as the closest sign in the world of the mystery of Christ's love for His Church. Therefore, men, we must do our part to better live this out. 🔴 🔴 SPONSOR 🟠 Exodus 90 - START NOW FOR FREE - Click Here  Episode 136 - Lust, Sin, and How to Win - https://catholicgentleman.com/2023/11/lust-sin-and-how-to-win/ Episode 139 - What Women Don't Understand About Men - https://catholicgentleman.com/2023/12/what-women-dont-understand-about-men 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation on Sex 07:15 The Role of Sexual Union in Marriage 12:51 Setting the Right Goals for Conversations about Sex 18:21 Engaging in Non-Accusational Conversations 26:36 Expressing Sexual Needs with Kindness and Patience 34:50 Understanding Sexual Desire as a God-Given Gift 40:50 Communicating Sexual Needs Effectively 49:36 Addressing Lust and Its Challenges 52:50 Persistence in Marriage Conversations QUESTION OF THE WEEK: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. We answer 2 of them in our extended episode today. Check out Devin's Apostolate - Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org GET ACCESS TO CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS NOW 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended of episode 193 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we answer two listeners questions on their situations of sex within marriage: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Enjoy 20 unique sessions, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING: Adult Content is Discussed in this episode. John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss how to have meaningful conversations with your wife about sex. This is not an issue to take lightly and one that has caused the downfall of countless marriages. Sex has the ability to make a marriage great and holy, yet how often does it become an obstacle to true love and unity? Today, we talk about 7 points that are necessary to have beneficial communication with your wife on this issue. Most couples find this topic challenging to have, and since great marriages do not happen by accident, we want to provide you with tools to make this area of your marriage a place to grow in love and holiness. God has ordained this sacrament as the closest sign in the world of the mystery of Christ's love for His Church. Therefore, men, we must do our part to better live this out. 🔴 🔴 SPONSOR 🟠 Exodus 90 - START NOW FOR FREE - Click Here  Episode 136 - Lust, Sin, and How to Win - https://catholicgentleman.com/2023/11/lust-sin-and-how-to-win/ Episode 139 - What Women Don't Understand About Men - https://catholicgentleman.com/2023/12/what-women-dont-understand-about-men 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation on Sex 07:15 The Role of Sexual Union in Marriage 12:51 Setting the Right Goals for Conversations about Sex 18:21 Engaging in Non-Accusational Conversations 26:36 Expressing Sexual Needs with Kindness and Patience 34:50 Understanding Sexual Desire as a God-Given Gift 40:50 Communicating Sexual Needs Effectively 49:36 Addressing Lust and Its Challenges 52:50 Persistence in Marriage Conversations QUESTION OF THE WEEK: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. We answer 2 of them in our extended episode today. Check out Devin's Apostolate - Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org GET ACCESS TO CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS NOW 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended of episode 193 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we answer two listeners questions on their situations of sex within marriage: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Enjoy 20 unique sessions, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow to Discuss Sex with Your Wife0de88ae0-671c-48eb-8fb2-4995416b9c35Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +00003751https://216.73.216.191/allTags#904 - 1 Maccabees 13 - Death but IndependenceThis episode is part 18 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, Simon takes over, Jonathan dies, but we finally see the people of Judah get their independence. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 18 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, Simon takes over, Jonathan dies, but we finally see the people of Judah get their independence. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#904 - 1 Maccabees 13 - Death but Independencec3765a8b-d4e8-470e-9ce2-aca0ded617d3Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000829https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPaul Brunson: Women Need To Lower Their Standards! If They Have These 3 Traits, Never Let Them Go! If You Get Sick, There’s A 624% Chance He’ll Leave!From dating disaster to 'I do', Paul Brunson cracks the rules of love and reveals the do’s and don’ts for an unbreakable relationship  Paul Brunson is a world-renowned relationship expert, entrepreneur, and host of the number 1 dating and relationships advice show, ‘We Need To Talk’. He is the author of books such as, ‘Find Love: How to navigate modern love and discover the right partner for you’ and ‘Keep Love: 21 Truths for a Long-Lasting Relationship’.  In this conversation, Paul and Steven discuss topics such as, the top 3 signs of a successful relationship, the dangers of serial dating, why women are attracted to taller men, and the hidden benefits of doubting your relationship.  00:00 Intro 02:25 Who Is Paul C Brunson? 04:44 How Has Love Evolved Since You Started This? 07:47 Why Are People Struggling to Find Love? 11:46 The Danger of Comparison 16:26 Racism Within Dating 20:29 Are Arranged Marriages More Successful? 24:26 Your Friends Usually Know If You're With the Right Person 27:05 We Have to Lower Our Expectations of Our Partners 29:58 We Have Countless Options in Today’s Society 33:54 The Difference Between Men & Women When the Other Gets Sick 39:36 Satisfaction in Marriage Is the Most Important Thing 43:06 Should We Be Talking About Our Relationships? 46:06 We Will Be Attracted to Other People, and That’s OK 51:46 Women Are Better at Maintaining Their Connections Than Men 55:15 Should We Be Getting Married? 58:45 Marriages Should Be Harder to Get Into 01:09:19 What Predicts a Successful Marriage? 01:10:21 What Qualities Should I Look for in a Partner? 01:13:50 The Demand Doesn’t Reflect What’s in the Dating Market 01:28:21 Are People With Symmetrical Features More Attractive? 01:30:03 How Self-Esteem Plays a Huge Role in Partner Choices 01:34:28 Advice for People With Low Self-Esteem Who Base Relationships on Superficial Traits 01:36:57 Paul Brunson’s Experience With IVF 01:41:35 Infertility Issues & Relationship Problems 01:44:41 What Can a Man Do to Find and Keep a Partner? 01:47:12 Relationship Myths 01:52:22 Desire Management 01:56:31 Anxious Attachment Style Going for Avoidant Partners 02:06:43 The Importance of Conflict Resolution 02:10:29 You Should Say Sorry More Often 02:19:03 Should You Go to Bed Angry at Your Partner? 02:22:29 Is Cheating the End of the Relationship? 02:29:09 Discipline in Relationships 02:31:12 When Did You Discover Your Own Power? The 1% Diary is back! and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads Follow Paul:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/eurBFxKryQb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/tubp7wMryQb  We Need To Talk - https://g2ul0.app.link/lZTgjNOryQb  You can pre-order Paul’s book ‘Keep Love: 21 Truths for a Long-Lasting Relationship (The Fundamentals of Love, 2), here: https://g2ul0.app.link/l5JUBlTryQb  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: WHOOP - JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From dating disaster to 'I do', Paul Brunson cracks the rules of love and reveals the do’s and don’ts for an unbreakable relationship  Paul Brunson is a world-renowned relationship expert, entrepreneur, and host of the number 1 dating and relationships advice show, ‘We Need To Talk’. He is the author of books such as, ‘Find Love: How to navigate modern love and discover the right partner for you’ and ‘Keep Love: 21 Truths for a Long-Lasting Relationship’.  In this conversation, Paul and Steven discuss topics such as, the top 3 signs of a successful relationship, the dangers of serial dating, why women are attracted to taller men, and the hidden benefits of doubting your relationship.  00:00 Intro 02:25 Who Is Paul C Brunson? 04:44 How Has Love Evolved Since You Started This? 07:47 Why Are People Struggling to Find Love? 11:46 The Danger of Comparison 16:26 Racism Within Dating 20:29 Are Arranged Marriages More Successful? 24:26 Your Friends Usually Know If You're With the Right Person 27:05 We Have to Lower Our Expectations of Our Partners 29:58 We Have Countless Options in Today’s Society 33:54 The Difference Between Men & Women When the Other Gets Sick 39:36 Satisfaction in Marriage Is the Most Important Thing 43:06 Should We Be Talking About Our Relationships? 46:06 We Will Be Attracted to Other People, and That’s OK 51:46 Women Are Better at Maintaining Their Connections Than Men 55:15 Should We Be Getting Married? 58:45 Marriages Should Be Harder to Get Into 01:09:19 What Predicts a Successful Marriage? 01:10:21 What Qualities Should I Look for in a Partner? 01:13:50 The Demand Doesn’t Reflect What’s in the Dating Market 01:28:21 Are People With Symmetrical Features More Attractive? 01:30:03 How Self-Esteem Plays a Huge Role in Partner Choices 01:34:28 Advice for People With Low Self-Esteem Who Base Relationships on Superficial Traits 01:36:57 Paul Brunson’s Experience With IVF 01:41:35 Infertility Issues & Relationship Problems 01:44:41 What Can a Man Do to Find and Keep a Partner? 01:47:12 Relationship Myths 01:52:22 Desire Management 01:56:31 Anxious Attachment Style Going for Avoidant Partners 02:06:43 The Importance of Conflict Resolution 02:10:29 You Should Say Sorry More Often 02:19:03 Should You Go to Bed Angry at Your Partner? 02:22:29 Is Cheating the End of the Relationship? 02:29:09 Discipline in Relationships 02:31:12 When Did You Discover Your Own Power? The 1% Diary is back! and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads Follow Paul:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/eurBFxKryQb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/tubp7wMryQb  We Need To Talk - https://g2ul0.app.link/lZTgjNOryQb  You can pre-order Paul’s book ‘Keep Love: 21 Truths for a Long-Lasting Relationship (The Fundamentals of Love, 2), here: https://g2ul0.app.link/l5JUBlTryQb  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: WHOOP - JOIN.WHOOP.COM/CEO ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullPaul Brunson: Women Need To Lower Their Standards! If They Have These 3 Traits, Never Let Them Go! If You Get Sick, There’s A 624% Chance He’ll Leave!7370acc4-02b9-48b5-8c04-5c55fe0c49dcThu, 30 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +00009390https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2025) Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2025)b3228f32-3bcb-4bfa-bacd-8d676ba87bc9Thu, 30 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: God Is Who Is (2025) God is truth, God is love, and God is being itself. Today&#39;s Catechism readings begin to unpack the eternal nature of God and share with us God’s “innermost secret.&quot; Fr. Mike teaches us that because God made us in his image and likeness, then we too are called to embody truth and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 212-221. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God is truth, God is love, and God is being itself. Today&#39;s Catechism readings begin to unpack the eternal nature of God and share with us God’s “innermost secret.&quot; Fr. Mike teaches us that because God made us in his image and likeness, then we too are called to embody truth and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 212-221. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 30: God Is Who Is (2025)2a4ae419-269c-4b1c-b48c-191ee2ea2b3dThu, 30 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: God Is Who Is (2025) God is truth, God is love, and God is being itself. Today&#39;s Catechism readings begin to unpack the eternal nature of God and share with us God’s “innermost secret.&quot; Fr. Mike teaches us that because God made us in his image and likeness, then we too are called to embody truth and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 212-221. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God is truth, God is love, and God is being itself. Today&#39;s Catechism readings begin to unpack the eternal nature of God and share with us God’s “innermost secret.&quot; Fr. Mike teaches us that because God made us in his image and likeness, then we too are called to embody truth and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 212-221. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 30: God Is Who Is (2025)aa741c91-5ed8-460c-836b-58a6a5816710Thu, 30 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2025) Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2025)2b1af853-f82f-4b8c-8439-c431b2e95a8aThu, 30 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2025) Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2025)b6de0589-d88a-4f39-84c8-a0b5a0152f0dThu, 30 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2025) Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2025)573d5b88-f882-4c46-b878-9336bf5af706Thu, 30 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Unseen Spiritual War with Fr. TurboFr. Turbo joins the Exorcist Files to share his wisdom on the subtle battles of spiritual warfare we all face.

Fr. Turbo joins the Exorcist Files to share his wisdom on the subtle battles of spiritual warfare we all face.

fullThe Unseen Spiritual War with Fr. Turbof7504574-c9de-43a8-956d-64650c0e68b3Thu, 30 Jan 2025 01:57:06 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRain, Rain, RainBarrett threw his bag on top of the others in the trunk, then slammed the back door shut. "Ew, gross!" he said, looking at the dirt that covered his hands. "Hey, Dad, I think it's time to wash the car!"Dad nodded. "It's pretty dirty. I didn't notice how bad it had gotten--until now, that is." He pointed at Barrett's little sister, Aurora, who was drawing smiley faces on the car's windows with her finger. "Well, at least our dirty car will bring a smile to other people on the road today." He grinned at Barrett. "Then you and Aurora can wash it when we get back." When they got to the campsite, they set up their tent and had lunch. Barrett was looking forward to hiking some of the trails nearby when the sky suddenly grew dark and rain started pouring down. They all scrambled into the tent and zipped up the door. Barrett sighed as he listened to the rain beat against the canvas sides of their tent. "Why did it have to rain today? We're not going to be able to do any of the stuff we had planned!""Well, we'll just have to make the best of it," said Dad. A while later the rain stopped, and they ventured out of their tent. "My smiley faces are gone!" said Aurora, pointing to the car. "So they are," said Dad. "I haven't seen the car that clean in a long time!" He winked at Barrett. "See, that's one good thing about the rain, right? Now you and Aurora won't have to wash it when you get home."Barrett smiled. "I guess that makes up for being stuck in the tent for an hour."Dad nodded. "It reminds me of a song I sang in church when I was little about Jesus's blood washing away sin. We lived on a dirt road when I was a kid, so our car was always dirty. But whenever it rained, all the dirt got washed away, and I'd think of that song and Jesus washing all my sins away when He died on the cross." That night, when Barrett heard more rain pattering against the tent, he remembered that every one of his sins was washed away by Jesus. –Carol Albrecht

Barrett threw his bag on top of the others in the trunk, then slammed the back door shut. "Ew, gross!" he said, looking at the dirt that covered his hands. "Hey, Dad, I think it's time to wash the car!"Dad nodded. "It's pretty dirty. I didn't notice how bad it had gotten--until now, that is." He pointed at Barrett's little sister, Aurora, who was drawing smiley faces on the car's windows with her finger. "Well, at least our dirty car will bring a smile to other people on the road today." He grinned at Barrett. "Then you and Aurora can wash it when we get back." When they got to the campsite, they set up their tent and had lunch. Barrett was looking forward to hiking some of the trails nearby when the sky suddenly grew dark and rain started pouring down. They all scrambled into the tent and zipped up the door. Barrett sighed as he listened to the rain beat against the canvas sides of their tent. "Why did it have to rain today? We're not going to be able to do any of the stuff we had planned!""Well, we'll just have to make the best of it," said Dad. A while later the rain stopped, and they ventured out of their tent. "My smiley faces are gone!" said Aurora, pointing to the car. "So they are," said Dad. "I haven't seen the car that clean in a long time!" He winked at Barrett. "See, that's one good thing about the rain, right? Now you and Aurora won't have to wash it when you get home."Barrett smiled. "I guess that makes up for being stuck in the tent for an hour."Dad nodded. "It reminds me of a song I sang in church when I was little about Jesus's blood washing away sin. We lived on a dirt road when I was a kid, so our car was always dirty. But whenever it rained, all the dirt got washed away, and I'd think of that song and Jesus washing all my sins away when He died on the cross." That night, when Barrett heard more rain pattering against the tent, he remembered that every one of his sins was washed away by Jesus. –Carol Albrecht

Rain, Rain, Raindd9f4aea-af37-4cfa-b5dc-30be2ca5af70Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Rain, Rain, Rain Bible Reading: Psalm 51:1-10; Hebrews 9:22 Barrett threw his bag on top of the others in the trunk, then slammed the back door shut. “Ew, gross!” he said, looking at the dirt that covered his hands. “Hey, Dad, I think it’s time to wash the car!” Dad nodded. “It’s pretty dirty. I didn’t notice how bad it had gotten–until now, that is.” He pointed at Barrett’s little sister, Aurora, who was drawing smiley faces on the car’s windows with her finger. “Well, at least our dirty car will bring a smile to other people on the road today.” He grinned at Barrett. “Then you and Aurora can wash it when we get back.” When they got to the campsite, they set up their tent and had lunch. Barrett was looking forward to hiking some of the trails nearby when the sky suddenly grew dark and rain started pouring down. They all scrambled into the tent and zipped up the door. Barrett sighed as he listened to the rain beat against the canvas sides of their tent. “Why did it have to rain today? We’re not going to be able to do any of the stuff we had planned!” “Well, we’ll just have to make the best of it,” said Dad. A while later the rain stopped, and they ventured out of their tent. “My smiley faces are gone!” said Aurora, pointing to the car. “So they are,” said Dad. “I haven’t seen the car that clean in a long time!” He winked at Barrett. “See, that’s one good thing about the rain, right? Now you and Aurora won’t have to wash it when you get home.” Barrett smiled. “I guess that makes up for being stuck in the tent for an hour.” Dad nodded. “It reminds me of a song I sang in church when I was little about Jesus’s blood washing away sin. We lived on a dirt road when I was a kid, so our car was always dirty. But whenever it rained, all the dirt got washed away, and I’d think of that song and Jesus washing all my sins away when He died on the cross.” That night, when Barrett heard more rain pattering against the tent, he remembered that every one of his sins was washed away by Jesus. –Carol Albrecht How About You?Have your sins been washed away? Do you realize what a wonderful thing it is that God is willing to forgive you for all the bad things you’ve done? Jesus willingly took the punishment for your sin and shed His blood on the cross so you could have your sin washed away. Trust in Him, and He will forgive you and make you clean. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. (NKJV) (1 John 1:7) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus washes away sin

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:1-10; Hebrews 9:22 Barrett threw his bag on top of the others in the trunk, then slammed the back door shut. “Ew, gross!” he said, looking at the dirt that covered his hands. “Hey, Dad, I think it’s time to wash the car!” Dad nodded. “It’s pretty dirty. I didn’t notice how bad it had gotten–until now, that is.” He pointed at Barrett’s little sister, Aurora, who was drawing smiley faces on the car’s windows with her finger. “Well, at least our dirty car will bring a smile to other people on the road today.” He grinned at Barrett. “Then you and Aurora can wash it when we get back.” When they got to the campsite, they set up their tent and had lunch. Barrett was looking forward to hiking some of the trails nearby when the sky suddenly grew dark and rain started pouring down. They all scrambled into the tent and zipped up the door. Barrett sighed as he listened to the rain beat against the canvas sides of their tent. “Why did it have to rain today? We’re not going to be able to do any of the stuff we had planned!” “Well, we’ll just have to make the best of it,” said Dad. A while later the rain stopped, and they ventured out of their tent. “My smiley faces are gone!” said Aurora, pointing to the car. “So they are,” said Dad. “I haven’t seen the car that clean in a long time!” He winked at Barrett. “See, that’s one good thing about the rain, right? Now you and Aurora won’t have to wash it when you get home.” Barrett smiled. “I guess that makes up for being stuck in the tent for an hour.” Dad nodded. “It reminds me of a song I sang in church when I was little about Jesus’s blood washing away sin. We lived on a dirt road when I was a kid, so our car was always dirty. But whenever it rained, all the dirt got washed away, and I’d think of that song and Jesus washing all my sins away when He died on the cross.” That night, when Barrett heard more rain pattering against the tent, he remembered that every one of his sins was washed away by Jesus. –Carol Albrecht How About You?Have your sins been washed away? Do you realize what a wonderful thing it is that God is willing to forgive you for all the bad things you’ve done? Jesus willingly took the punishment for your sin and shed His blood on the cross so you could have your sin washed away. Trust in Him, and He will forgive you and make you clean. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. (NKJV) (1 John 1:7) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus washes away sin

Rain, Rain, Rain 001725fa-7878-4b07-84ff-e0ea5a57124cThu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags# 361: Elisha and the Boy Who Sneezed Back to Life - Elisha part 6&nbsp;2 Kings 4:18-37 &amp; John 9:1-3 In today&rsquo;s episode, we continue our exciting Elisha series with the incredible story of how God used Elisha to bring a boy back to life! We&rsquo;ll pick up where we left off: the boy grew up strong and healthy, but one day, tragedy struck. What followed was a journey of faith, hope, and an unforgettable miracle. We discuss what to do when we pray for a miracle and it doesn't happen how we hoped it would. This woman and her son's story ended up beautifully but there were many that same day who lost loved ones too. I also use John 9 to discuss some of the lies kids may hear about the why behind sad events.&nbsp; Tune in to hear how God displayed His power and love through Elisha and what it means for us today. ------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

&nbsp;2 Kings 4:18-37 &amp; John 9:1-3 In today&rsquo;s episode, we continue our exciting Elisha series with the incredible story of how God used Elisha to bring a boy back to life! We&rsquo;ll pick up where we left off: the boy grew up strong and healthy, but one day, tragedy struck. What followed was a journey of faith, hope, and an unforgettable miracle. We discuss what to do when we pray for a miracle and it doesn't happen how we hoped it would. This woman and her son's story ended up beautifully but there were many that same day who lost loved ones too. I also use John 9 to discuss some of the lies kids may hear about the why behind sad events.&nbsp; Tune in to hear how God displayed His power and love through Elisha and what it means for us today. ------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full# 361: Elisha and the Boy Who Sneezed Back to Life - Elisha part 68851d4cc-fd08-42da-b31e-572cfc25e04eWed, 29 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000779https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2025) Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2025)9e1c5fea-b4e1-4a3d-8955-e8ca3a1e6638Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Knowing the Name of God (2025) We can learn a lot about the nature of God from his Divine Name revealed in Scripture. When God said to Moses, “I am who I am,” this was a revelation of a name as well as a refusal of a name. Fr. Mike explains how this mystery reveals truths about God: he is infinitely above all things; we cannot comprehend him, yet he draws close to us. This Divine Name expresses the steadfast, faithful, unchanging love of God for his people, even when we betray and abandon him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 205-211. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We can learn a lot about the nature of God from his Divine Name revealed in Scripture. When God said to Moses, “I am who I am,” this was a revelation of a name as well as a refusal of a name. Fr. Mike explains how this mystery reveals truths about God: he is infinitely above all things; we cannot comprehend him, yet he draws close to us. This Divine Name expresses the steadfast, faithful, unchanging love of God for his people, even when we betray and abandon him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 205-211. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 29: Knowing the Name of God (2025)a2185da0-4772-41b0-a08d-bf16b82ae85fWed, 29 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Knowing the Name of God (2025) We can learn a lot about the nature of God from his Divine Name revealed in Scripture. When God said to Moses, “I am who I am,” this was a revelation of a name as well as a refusal of a name. Fr. Mike explains how this mystery reveals truths about God: he is infinitely above all things; we cannot comprehend him, yet he draws close to us. This Divine Name expresses the steadfast, faithful, unchanging love of God for his people, even when we betray and abandon him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 205-211. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We can learn a lot about the nature of God from his Divine Name revealed in Scripture. When God said to Moses, “I am who I am,” this was a revelation of a name as well as a refusal of a name. Fr. Mike explains how this mystery reveals truths about God: he is infinitely above all things; we cannot comprehend him, yet he draws close to us. This Divine Name expresses the steadfast, faithful, unchanging love of God for his people, even when we betray and abandon him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 205-211. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 29: Knowing the Name of God (2025)c873f8cb-46ce-421e-a913-e8b600304c2fWed, 29 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2025) Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2025)49c958d9-a7bc-41fa-accb-0aae66a981a8Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2025) Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2025)bae2e58c-7f2c-45a8-855c-001cf4d64efaWed, 29 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2025) Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2025)76f07db8-d93a-4f0e-8009-8f5ff1a441fcWed, 29 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Young Real Estate AgentJust as Jaden was about to leave for school, he learned it had been canceled because of a furnace breakdown. "Why don't you come to work with me today," said Dad, who was a real estate agent. "I've got a couple house tours."That morning, they met Mr. and Mrs. Pearson, who were moving from another town. "Since our boys couldn't come along to look at houses, it will be good to have you with us, Jaden," said Mrs. Pearson. "One of our sons is about your age."Jaden didn't like the first house they toured. It was too big and fancy-looking for him. The second house seemed dark inside, and the rooms were small."Now this is my kind of house," Jaden said when they reached the third place. "That tree would be perfect for a treehouse!" The inside of the house was even better. "There are lots of hiding places in here," he said with shining eyes."I think you just made your first sale, Jaden," Mr. Pearson said after they looked around. "If you like this house, we're sure our boys will like it too."On Sunday, Jaden pulled a piece of paper out of his Bible after church. "You're not going to believe this, Dad. We had to make a real estate ad for heaven in Sunday school today. Want to see what I wrote?""Sure do." Dad took the paper and read it aloud. "A mansion built just for you on a street of gold. No bedrooms, because there is no night. No hospitals nearby, because there is no sickness. The entire city is decorated with fabulous jewels. Cost: Nothing! It has already been paid for by Jesus and is a gift to anyone who trusts in Him. Best of all, Jesus is there!"Dad smiled. "That's great! But don't forget that we advertise through our actions and attitude as well as our words. Just like Mr. and Mrs. Pearson saw how excited you were about that house, we can let others see the joy of having Jesus in our lives and the peace of knowing we will spend eternity with Him. And we can show them His love through our actions."Jaden nodded. "Then hopefully they'll want to spend eternity in heaven with Him too."–Linda Weddle

Just as Jaden was about to leave for school, he learned it had been canceled because of a furnace breakdown. "Why don't you come to work with me today," said Dad, who was a real estate agent. "I've got a couple house tours."That morning, they met Mr. and Mrs. Pearson, who were moving from another town. "Since our boys couldn't come along to look at houses, it will be good to have you with us, Jaden," said Mrs. Pearson. "One of our sons is about your age."Jaden didn't like the first house they toured. It was too big and fancy-looking for him. The second house seemed dark inside, and the rooms were small."Now this is my kind of house," Jaden said when they reached the third place. "That tree would be perfect for a treehouse!" The inside of the house was even better. "There are lots of hiding places in here," he said with shining eyes."I think you just made your first sale, Jaden," Mr. Pearson said after they looked around. "If you like this house, we're sure our boys will like it too."On Sunday, Jaden pulled a piece of paper out of his Bible after church. "You're not going to believe this, Dad. We had to make a real estate ad for heaven in Sunday school today. Want to see what I wrote?""Sure do." Dad took the paper and read it aloud. "A mansion built just for you on a street of gold. No bedrooms, because there is no night. No hospitals nearby, because there is no sickness. The entire city is decorated with fabulous jewels. Cost: Nothing! It has already been paid for by Jesus and is a gift to anyone who trusts in Him. Best of all, Jesus is there!"Dad smiled. "That's great! But don't forget that we advertise through our actions and attitude as well as our words. Just like Mr. and Mrs. Pearson saw how excited you were about that house, we can let others see the joy of having Jesus in our lives and the peace of knowing we will spend eternity with Him. And we can show them His love through our actions."Jaden nodded. "Then hopefully they'll want to spend eternity in heaven with Him too."–Linda Weddle

A Young Real Estate Agentfc9cafde-f247-41a7-aa90-1b09b93dd4eeWed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Young Real Estate Agent Bible Reading: Revelation 21:1-4, 18-27 Just as Jaden was about to leave for school, he learned it had been canceled because of a furnace breakdown. “Why don’t you come to work with me today,” said Dad, who was a real estate agent. “I’ve got a couple house tours.” That morning, they met Mr. and Mrs. Pearson, who were moving from another town. “Since our boys couldn’t come along to look at houses, it will be good to have you with us, Jaden,” said Mrs. Pearson. “One of our sons is about your age.” Jaden didn’t like the first house they toured. It was too big and fancy-looking for him. The second house seemed dark inside, and the rooms were small. “Now this is my kind of house,” Jaden said when they reached the third place. “That tree would be perfect for a treehouse!” The inside of the house was even better. “There are lots of hiding places in here,” he said with shining eyes. “I think you just made your first sale, Jaden,” Mr. Pearson said after they looked around. “If you like this house, we’re sure our boys will like it too.” On Sunday, Jaden pulled a piece of paper out of his Bible after church. “You’re not going to believe this, Dad. We had to make a real estate ad for heaven in Sunday school today. Want to see what I wrote?” “Sure do.” Dad took the paper and read it aloud. “A mansion built just for you on a street of gold. No bedrooms, because there is no night. No hospitals nearby, because there is no sickness. The entire city is decorated with fabulous jewels. Cost: Nothing! It has already been paid for by Jesus and is a gift to anyone who trusts in Him. Best of all, Jesus is there!” Dad smiled. “That’s great! But don’t forget that we advertise through our actions and attitude as well as our words. Just like Mr. and Mrs. Pearson saw how excited you were about that house, we can let others see the joy of having Jesus in our lives and the peace of knowing we will spend eternity with Him. And we can show them His love through our actions.” Jaden nodded. “Then hopefully they’ll want to spend eternity in heaven with Him too.” –Linda Weddle How About You?How many advertisements do you see in a day? Ads can make things sound too good to be true. But the good news that Jesus paid for our sins so we could spend eternity with Him is true! The Bible gives us a glimpse of what heaven will be like when Jesus gets rid of sin, sickness, and death forever and makes everything new. Let others see His love, joy, and peace in your life and tell them how they can live with Him forever too. Today’s Key Verse:[Jesus] told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” (NLT) (Mark 16:15) Today’s Key Thought:Advertise your heavenly home

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:1-4, 18-27 Just as Jaden was about to leave for school, he learned it had been canceled because of a furnace breakdown. “Why don’t you come to work with me today,” said Dad, who was a real estate agent. “I’ve got a couple house tours.” That morning, they met Mr. and Mrs. Pearson, who were moving from another town. “Since our boys couldn’t come along to look at houses, it will be good to have you with us, Jaden,” said Mrs. Pearson. “One of our sons is about your age.” Jaden didn’t like the first house they toured. It was too big and fancy-looking for him. The second house seemed dark inside, and the rooms were small. “Now this is my kind of house,” Jaden said when they reached the third place. “That tree would be perfect for a treehouse!” The inside of the house was even better. “There are lots of hiding places in here,” he said with shining eyes. “I think you just made your first sale, Jaden,” Mr. Pearson said after they looked around. “If you like this house, we’re sure our boys will like it too.” On Sunday, Jaden pulled a piece of paper out of his Bible after church. “You’re not going to believe this, Dad. We had to make a real estate ad for heaven in Sunday school today. Want to see what I wrote?” “Sure do.” Dad took the paper and read it aloud. “A mansion built just for you on a street of gold. No bedrooms, because there is no night. No hospitals nearby, because there is no sickness. The entire city is decorated with fabulous jewels. Cost: Nothing! It has already been paid for by Jesus and is a gift to anyone who trusts in Him. Best of all, Jesus is there!” Dad smiled. “That’s great! But don’t forget that we advertise through our actions and attitude as well as our words. Just like Mr. and Mrs. Pearson saw how excited you were about that house, we can let others see the joy of having Jesus in our lives and the peace of knowing we will spend eternity with Him. And we can show them His love through our actions.” Jaden nodded. “Then hopefully they’ll want to spend eternity in heaven with Him too.” –Linda Weddle How About You?How many advertisements do you see in a day? Ads can make things sound too good to be true. But the good news that Jesus paid for our sins so we could spend eternity with Him is true! The Bible gives us a glimpse of what heaven will be like when Jesus gets rid of sin, sickness, and death forever and makes everything new. Let others see His love, joy, and peace in your life and tell them how they can live with Him forever too. Today’s Key Verse:[Jesus] told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” (NLT) (Mark 16:15) Today’s Key Thought:Advertise your heavenly home

A Young Real Estate Agent ad53986a-f51d-4d55-a287-7bf9f3efdd8bWed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Never Alone Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 4:16-18 Skye sat on her front porch step. The sun shone from a clear blue sky, but deep inside, Skye felt as if a dark cloud hovered overhead. She looked down at Rags, her new brown puppy. She picked him up and hugged him. Just then Dad, who served in the military, got home. "What's wrong, pumpkin?" he asked as he sat down beside her. "You look as if you don't have one friend in the whole wide world." "I--I just wonder what's going to happen," said Skye. "What if…" She hesitated. "Sometimes I almost wish you weren't in the Army. What if you get transferred overseas? I'd be so lonely if you were so far away." "I understand how you feel--I'd be lonely then too," said Dad. "But remember how we prayed and talked about how God cares for us, no matter where we are?" Skye nodded, and Dad gave her a hug. "No matter where I might be sent, Jesus is with me, and He's with you and Mom and the rest of the kids too. He died and rose again to give us eternal life, and we can trust Him to be with us and take care of us, no matter what happens." Skye sighed. "I know." Dad looked at the little dog resting peacefully in Skye's lap. "Think about Rags for a minute," he said. "Do you remember how lonely he was the first few days you had him?" Skye nodded. "He cried for his mother a lot, especially at night when there was nobody to pay attention to him." She buried her face in the puppy's furry neck. "But you gave him so much love that he learned to depend on you, and he's happy to be with us now." Dad reached out to pet the little dog. "If you care so much for your puppy, don't you think the Lord cares even more for us?" Sighing, Skye nodded. "And just like Rags trusts you to take care of him, we can trust God to do the same for us," added Dad. "We may not always like everything that happens, but we can trust Jesus to be with us and give us the strength we need to carry on." –Marilyn J. Senterfitt How About You? Has something happened in your life that's made you feel lonely? Today's Bible reading was written by Paul, and it tells about a time when he was put in prison. He says no one stayed with him or helped him--everybody left him alone. But God didn't leave him! God stayed with him and gave him strength, and He'll do the same for you too. Jesus loves you so much He gave His life to save you, and He will never leave you alone. Today's Key Verse: The Lord stood with me and strengthened me. (NKJV) (2 Timothy 4:17) Today's Key Thought: God is always with you

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 4:16-18 Skye sat on her front porch step. The sun shone from a clear blue sky, but deep inside, Skye felt as if a dark cloud hovered overhead. She looked down at Rags, her new brown puppy. She picked him up and hugged him. Just then Dad, who served in the military, got home. "What's wrong, pumpkin?" he asked as he sat down beside her. "You look as if you don't have one friend in the whole wide world." "I--I just wonder what's going to happen," said Skye. "What if…" She hesitated. "Sometimes I almost wish you weren't in the Army. What if you get transferred overseas? I'd be so lonely if you were so far away." "I understand how you feel--I'd be lonely then too," said Dad. "But remember how we prayed and talked about how God cares for us, no matter where we are?" Skye nodded, and Dad gave her a hug. "No matter where I might be sent, Jesus is with me, and He's with you and Mom and the rest of the kids too. He died and rose again to give us eternal life, and we can trust Him to be with us and take care of us, no matter what happens." Skye sighed. "I know." Dad looked at the little dog resting peacefully in Skye's lap. "Think about Rags for a minute," he said. "Do you remember how lonely he was the first few days you had him?" Skye nodded. "He cried for his mother a lot, especially at night when there was nobody to pay attention to him." She buried her face in the puppy's furry neck. "But you gave him so much love that he learned to depend on you, and he's happy to be with us now." Dad reached out to pet the little dog. "If you care so much for your puppy, don't you think the Lord cares even more for us?" Sighing, Skye nodded. "And just like Rags trusts you to take care of him, we can trust God to do the same for us," added Dad. "We may not always like everything that happens, but we can trust Jesus to be with us and give us the strength we need to carry on." –Marilyn J. Senterfitt How About You? Has something happened in your life that's made you feel lonely? Today's Bible reading was written by Paul, and it tells about a time when he was put in prison. He says no one stayed with him or helped him--everybody left him alone. But God didn't leave him! God stayed with him and gave him strength, and He'll do the same for you too. Jesus loves you so much He gave His life to save you, and He will never leave you alone. Today's Key Verse: The Lord stood with me and strengthened me. (NKJV) (2 Timothy 4:17) Today's Key Thought: God is always with you

Never Alone e09d3a9c-020f-4346-ab66-9f8d954733a1Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Burning Bush (2025) Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 28: The Burning Bush (2025)4743bf55-5f56-4e5c-ba03-dc3dac56e083Tue, 28 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Nature of God (2025) In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up of three persons, and his identity is a deep mystery. Fr. Mike explains that God is a single ‘what’ made up of three ‘who’s.’ Despite this mystery, God is not an anonymous force. He has revealed himself to us by making his name known to us, and he has thus made himself accessible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 198-204. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up of three persons, and his identity is a deep mystery. Fr. Mike explains that God is a single ‘what’ made up of three ‘who’s.’ Despite this mystery, God is not an anonymous force. He has revealed himself to us by making his name known to us, and he has thus made himself accessible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 198-204. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 28: The Nature of God (2025)8597c2c7-e9de-4b10-995e-dcddbd38bff4Tue, 28 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Nature of God (2025) In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up of three persons, and his identity is a deep mystery. Fr. Mike explains that God is a single ‘what’ made up of three ‘who’s.’ Despite this mystery, God is not an anonymous force. He has revealed himself to us by making his name known to us, and he has thus made himself accessible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 198-204. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up of three persons, and his identity is a deep mystery. Fr. Mike explains that God is a single ‘what’ made up of three ‘who’s.’ Despite this mystery, God is not an anonymous force. He has revealed himself to us by making his name known to us, and he has thus made himself accessible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 198-204. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 28: The Nature of God (2025)d04840b8-20a8-4ca6-9c55-5a8b328f5bdeTue, 28 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Burning Bush (2025) Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 28: The Burning Bush (2025)6db0b586-e51f-46a6-995b-46106a03844fTue, 28 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Burning Bush (2025) Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 28: The Burning Bush (2025)378d53c1-9fe2-414c-9a54-50e2b0ede9dcTue, 28 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Burning Bush (2025) Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 28: The Burning Bush (2025)61348a83-fc69-4a3b-9097-33c55da26bbaTue, 28 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNever AloneSkye sat on her front porch step. The sun shone from a clear blue sky, but deep inside, Skye felt as if a dark cloud hovered overhead. She looked down at Rags, her new brown puppy. She picked him up and hugged him.Just then Dad, who served in the military, got home. "What's wrong, pumpkin?" he asked as he sat down beside her. "You look as if you don't have one friend in the whole wide world.""I--I just wonder what's going to happen," said Skye. "What if…" She hesitated. "Sometimes I almost wish you weren't in the Army. What if you get transferred overseas? I'd be so lonely if you were so far away.""I understand how you feel--I'd be lonely then too," said Dad. "But remember how we prayed and talked about how God cares for us, no matter where we are?" Skye nodded, and Dad gave her a hug. "No matter where I might be sent, Jesus is with me, and He's with you and Mom and the rest of the kids too. He died and rose again to give us eternal life, and we can trust Him to be with us and take care of us, no matter what happens."Skye sighed. "I know." Dad looked at the little dog resting peacefully in Skye's lap. "Think about Rags for a minute," he said. "Do you remember how lonely he was the first few days you had him?"Skye nodded. "He cried for his mother a lot, especially at night when there was nobody to pay attention to him." She buried her face in the puppy's furry neck."But you gave him so much love that he learned to depend on you, and he's happy to be with us now." Dad reached out to pet the little dog. "If you care so much for your puppy, don't you think the Lord cares even more for us?" Sighing, Skye nodded. "And just like Rags trusts you to take care of him, we can trust God to do the same for us," added Dad. "We may not always like everything that happens, but we can trust Jesus to be with us and give us the strength we need to carry on." –Marilyn J. Senterfitt

Skye sat on her front porch step. The sun shone from a clear blue sky, but deep inside, Skye felt as if a dark cloud hovered overhead. She looked down at Rags, her new brown puppy. She picked him up and hugged him.Just then Dad, who served in the military, got home. "What's wrong, pumpkin?" he asked as he sat down beside her. "You look as if you don't have one friend in the whole wide world.""I--I just wonder what's going to happen," said Skye. "What if…" She hesitated. "Sometimes I almost wish you weren't in the Army. What if you get transferred overseas? I'd be so lonely if you were so far away.""I understand how you feel--I'd be lonely then too," said Dad. "But remember how we prayed and talked about how God cares for us, no matter where we are?" Skye nodded, and Dad gave her a hug. "No matter where I might be sent, Jesus is with me, and He's with you and Mom and the rest of the kids too. He died and rose again to give us eternal life, and we can trust Him to be with us and take care of us, no matter what happens."Skye sighed. "I know." Dad looked at the little dog resting peacefully in Skye's lap. "Think about Rags for a minute," he said. "Do you remember how lonely he was the first few days you had him?"Skye nodded. "He cried for his mother a lot, especially at night when there was nobody to pay attention to him." She buried her face in the puppy's furry neck."But you gave him so much love that he learned to depend on you, and he's happy to be with us now." Dad reached out to pet the little dog. "If you care so much for your puppy, don't you think the Lord cares even more for us?" Sighing, Skye nodded. "And just like Rags trusts you to take care of him, we can trust God to do the same for us," added Dad. "We may not always like everything that happens, but we can trust Jesus to be with us and give us the strength we need to carry on." –Marilyn J. Senterfitt

Never Alone10e223a8-6d13-4272-a089-282032c69151Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Never Alone Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 4:16-18 Skye sat on her front porch step. The sun shone from a clear blue sky, but deep inside, Skye felt as if a dark cloud hovered overhead. She looked down at Rags, her new brown puppy. She picked him up and hugged him. Just then Dad, who served in the military, got home. “What’s wrong, pumpkin?” he asked as he sat down beside her. “You look as if you don’t have one friend in the whole wide world.” “I–I just wonder what’s going to happen,” said Skye. “What if…” She hesitated. “Sometimes I almost wish you weren’t in the Army. What if you get transferred overseas? I’d be so lonely if you were so far away.” “I understand how you feel–I’d be lonely then too,” said Dad. “But remember how we prayed and talked about how God cares for us, no matter where we are?” Skye nodded, and Dad gave her a hug. “No matter where I might be sent, Jesus is with me, and He’s with you and Mom and the rest of the kids too. He died and rose again to give us eternal life, and we can trust Him to be with us and take care of us, no matter what happens.” Skye sighed. “I know.” Dad looked at the little dog resting peacefully in Skye’s lap. “Think about Rags for a minute,” he said. “Do you remember how lonely he was the first few days you had him?” Skye nodded. “He cried for his mother a lot, especially at night when there was nobody to pay attention to him.” She buried her face in the puppy’s furry neck. “But you gave him so much love that he learned to depend on you, and he’s happy to be with us now.” Dad reached out to pet the little dog. “If you care so much for your puppy, don’t you think the Lord cares even more for us?” Sighing, Skye nodded. “And just like Rags trusts you to take care of him, we can trust God to do the same for us,” added Dad. “We may not always like everything that happens, but we can trust Jesus to be with us and give us the strength we need to carry on.” –Marilyn J. Senterfitt How About You?Has something happened in your life that’s made you feel lonely? Today’s Bible reading was written by Paul, and it tells about a time when he was put in prison. He says no one stayed with him or helped him–everybody left him alone. But God didn’t leave him! God stayed with him and gave him strength, and He’ll do the same for you too. Jesus loves you so much He gave His life to save you, and He will never leave you alone. Today’s Key Verse:The Lord stood with me and strengthened me. (NKJV) (2 Timothy 4:17) Today’s Key Thought:God is always with you

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 4:16-18 Skye sat on her front porch step. The sun shone from a clear blue sky, but deep inside, Skye felt as if a dark cloud hovered overhead. She looked down at Rags, her new brown puppy. She picked him up and hugged him. Just then Dad, who served in the military, got home. “What’s wrong, pumpkin?” he asked as he sat down beside her. “You look as if you don’t have one friend in the whole wide world.” “I–I just wonder what’s going to happen,” said Skye. “What if…” She hesitated. “Sometimes I almost wish you weren’t in the Army. What if you get transferred overseas? I’d be so lonely if you were so far away.” “I understand how you feel–I’d be lonely then too,” said Dad. “But remember how we prayed and talked about how God cares for us, no matter where we are?” Skye nodded, and Dad gave her a hug. “No matter where I might be sent, Jesus is with me, and He’s with you and Mom and the rest of the kids too. He died and rose again to give us eternal life, and we can trust Him to be with us and take care of us, no matter what happens.” Skye sighed. “I know.” Dad looked at the little dog resting peacefully in Skye’s lap. “Think about Rags for a minute,” he said. “Do you remember how lonely he was the first few days you had him?” Skye nodded. “He cried for his mother a lot, especially at night when there was nobody to pay attention to him.” She buried her face in the puppy’s furry neck. “But you gave him so much love that he learned to depend on you, and he’s happy to be with us now.” Dad reached out to pet the little dog. “If you care so much for your puppy, don’t you think the Lord cares even more for us?” Sighing, Skye nodded. “And just like Rags trusts you to take care of him, we can trust God to do the same for us,” added Dad. “We may not always like everything that happens, but we can trust Jesus to be with us and give us the strength we need to carry on.” –Marilyn J. Senterfitt How About You?Has something happened in your life that’s made you feel lonely? Today’s Bible reading was written by Paul, and it tells about a time when he was put in prison. He says no one stayed with him or helped him–everybody left him alone. But God didn’t leave him! God stayed with him and gave him strength, and He’ll do the same for you too. Jesus loves you so much He gave His life to save you, and He will never leave you alone. Today’s Key Verse:The Lord stood with me and strengthened me. (NKJV) (2 Timothy 4:17) Today’s Key Thought:God is always with you

Never Alone 89228709-8f7e-4f5a-bfae-e1797be800dbTue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLove Yourself with John BaconWe all struggle with unhealthy attachments to something. For many men, it's alcohol, sex, or pornography. For some it might be gambling, sports, or the appearance of power. No matter what your struggle is, odds are good it's really only a symptom of some deeper problem that God wants to bring healing to. If you don't fix a broken foundation of a house first, nothing else will really work. Join me in this episode as Mr. John Bacon shares his story of chasing the "goods" of the world. He found his way into many addictions and was saved by finding the Lord. He has since spent decades working in addiction recovery centers, helping many others to escape. If you cannot love yourself, you cannot be free. Find more about John's work on his website: https://kingdomservants1st.com/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

We all struggle with unhealthy attachments to something. For many men, it's alcohol, sex, or pornography. For some it might be gambling, sports, or the appearance of power. No matter what your struggle is, odds are good it's really only a symptom of some deeper problem that God wants to bring healing to. If you don't fix a broken foundation of a house first, nothing else will really work. Join me in this episode as Mr. John Bacon shares his story of chasing the "goods" of the world. He found his way into many addictions and was saved by finding the Lord. He has since spent decades working in addiction recovery centers, helping many others to escape. If you cannot love yourself, you cannot be free. Find more about John's work on his website: https://kingdomservants1st.com/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullLove Yourself with John Baconf52fd1b2-c77f-4389-828f-fb1aa0d9f81eMon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLeading Nutritional Scientist: Seed Oils Are Not Bad For You! Eating This Twice A Day Will Help Menopause! The Alarming Link Between Chewing & Belly Fat!Are seed oils dangerous? Is fasting the only way to lose weight? Is the carnivore diet the best way to eat? When health and diet advice has become a minefield, Dr Sarah Berry cuts through noise   Dr Sarah Berry is a Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at King's College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE. She is also the lead nutritional scientist on the PREDICT program, the world’s largest in-depth nutritional research programme.  In this conversation, Dr Sarah and Steven discuss topics such as, the dangers of late night snacking, the link between chewing and belly fat, how menopause affects your diet, and the truth about seed oils.  00:00 Intro 02:04 Two Decades Studying the Impact of Food on Our Health 04:52 What Is the Food Matrix and How Does It Affect Our Health? 07:03 Why Do We Need Processed Food? 08:15 When Is Processed Food Bad? 11:09 How Long Does It Take for My Brain to Realize I’m Eating? 11:54 Does the Food Industry Engineer Food to Be Highly Palatable? 14:04 The Importance of Eating Slowly 19:43 Research on Almonds and Why They Don’t Fully Break Down 26:15 The Role of Fiber in Diet and Health 29:00 Cardiovascular Disease and the Link to Unhealthy Snacks 32:51 Is There a Knock-On Effect From Having One Snack? 36:55 Does It Matter How Often We Eat? 39:05 Is Eating at Night Bad for You? 43:45 Sleep Is the Pinnacle 48:01 How to Handle Sleep When You’re a Parent 50:13 Stress and Its Effect on Eating 52:44 Sarah Still Makes Bad Choices 54:21 What Does Sarah Think of Diets? 57:52 Sarah’s Thoughts on Fasting and Calorie Restriction 1:00:44 What Is Social Jet Lag? 1:01:52 The Seed Oils Debate 1:17:53 Ads 1:18:46 The Lies About Dairy 1:21:10 Myths About Nuts 1:22:28 Other Lies We Are Told 1:22:40 What Is Cholesterol? 1:27:46 What Is a Saturated Fat? 1:32:26 What Foods Contain Saturated Fats? 1:33:32 Sarah’s Principles for Eating 1:34:53 Why Does Chewing More Have an Impact? 1:37:52 Menopause and Diet 1:42:29 When Do Perimenopausal Symptoms Occur? 1:45:48 The Confusion and Gaslighting Around Menopause 1:51:05 Advice for Women Going Through Menopause 1:55:21 Does Health Affect the Level of Symptoms in Menopause? 1:56:03 Ads 1:57:49 What Haven’t We Talked About? 2:00:32 How Can We Make the World Better? 2:04:41 Guest’s Last Question Follow Dr Sarah:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/QfpwquIcqQb  Twitter -  https://g2ul0.app.link/A2oDxYJcqQb  🚀The 1% Diary is back - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are seed oils dangerous? Is fasting the only way to lose weight? Is the carnivore diet the best way to eat? When health and diet advice has become a minefield, Dr Sarah Berry cuts through noise   Dr Sarah Berry is a Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at King's College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE. She is also the lead nutritional scientist on the PREDICT program, the world’s largest in-depth nutritional research programme.  In this conversation, Dr Sarah and Steven discuss topics such as, the dangers of late night snacking, the link between chewing and belly fat, how menopause affects your diet, and the truth about seed oils.  00:00 Intro 02:04 Two Decades Studying the Impact of Food on Our Health 04:52 What Is the Food Matrix and How Does It Affect Our Health? 07:03 Why Do We Need Processed Food? 08:15 When Is Processed Food Bad? 11:09 How Long Does It Take for My Brain to Realize I’m Eating? 11:54 Does the Food Industry Engineer Food to Be Highly Palatable? 14:04 The Importance of Eating Slowly 19:43 Research on Almonds and Why They Don’t Fully Break Down 26:15 The Role of Fiber in Diet and Health 29:00 Cardiovascular Disease and the Link to Unhealthy Snacks 32:51 Is There a Knock-On Effect From Having One Snack? 36:55 Does It Matter How Often We Eat? 39:05 Is Eating at Night Bad for You? 43:45 Sleep Is the Pinnacle 48:01 How to Handle Sleep When You’re a Parent 50:13 Stress and Its Effect on Eating 52:44 Sarah Still Makes Bad Choices 54:21 What Does Sarah Think of Diets? 57:52 Sarah’s Thoughts on Fasting and Calorie Restriction 1:00:44 What Is Social Jet Lag? 1:01:52 The Seed Oils Debate 1:17:53 Ads 1:18:46 The Lies About Dairy 1:21:10 Myths About Nuts 1:22:28 Other Lies We Are Told 1:22:40 What Is Cholesterol? 1:27:46 What Is a Saturated Fat? 1:32:26 What Foods Contain Saturated Fats? 1:33:32 Sarah’s Principles for Eating 1:34:53 Why Does Chewing More Have an Impact? 1:37:52 Menopause and Diet 1:42:29 When Do Perimenopausal Symptoms Occur? 1:45:48 The Confusion and Gaslighting Around Menopause 1:51:05 Advice for Women Going Through Menopause 1:55:21 Does Health Affect the Level of Symptoms in Menopause? 1:56:03 Ads 1:57:49 What Haven’t We Talked About? 2:00:32 How Can We Make the World Better? 2:04:41 Guest’s Last Question Follow Dr Sarah:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/QfpwquIcqQb  Twitter -  https://g2ul0.app.link/A2oDxYJcqQb  🚀The 1% Diary is back - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullLeading Nutritional Scientist: Seed Oils Are Not Bad For You! Eating This Twice A Day Will Help Menopause! The Alarming Link Between Chewing & Belly Fat!945f9b23-eb11-4cf1-a61b-43d6f73890c6Mon, 27 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +00007903https://216.73.216.191/allTags Inside Out Bible Reading: Romans 8:35-39 "I miss Buster!" wailed eight-year-old Xander when the family's loyal dog died. "He was a hero! Remember when Finn got lost and Buster found him playing in the woods? And the time I got really sick and Buster stayed in my room every day until I got better?" Xander wiped his eyes. "I wish he was still here with us." "I wish we could have kept Buster longer too," Mom said sadly. "But he was very old, and his body just wore out. Let's try to be thankful for all the years we did have him." "But--" Xander had just begun to ask another hard question when his four-year-old brother burst into the room. "Vroooom!" shouted Finn as he zoomed in a circle and then stopped in front of Mom and Xander. He was wearing a yellow and blue shirt that had the name of his school on the front--except that where the school's emblem should have been, there was only a jumbled mass of colored threads. Xander was not happy about the interruption. "Your shirt's inside out, Finn," he snapped. "Yes, it is, but look closer, Xander," said Mom. "Maybe Finn's shirt can help answer your questions about Buster. These knots and loose threads here on the inside of the shirt are similar to how life's difficulties look to us. When someone we love dies, or when something bad happens, life can look like an ugly mess." Mom helped Finn turn the shirt right side out so the school emblem was visible. "The same threads that looked so bad a moment ago make this side beautiful," she continued. "God does the same thing in our lives. None of the difficult things that happen can separate us from His love. Jesus came into our messy world and died and rose again to save us, and He promises to help us through each disappointment and hardship. He even uses them to form a beautiful design--He works them together for our good." She put an arm around Xander's shoulders. "When you miss Buster, remember that Jesus loves you and understands how you feel. Trust Him to be with you through the hard, painful things and use them for good." –Joyce P. Jentes How About You? Are you going through hard times in your life? Maybe you're feeling sad and lonely because a family member died or your best friend moved away. Those things hurt, but remember that Jesus loves you and understands your pain. Nothing can separate you from Him. Trust Him to be with you through hard times and use them to make something beautiful out of your life. Today's Key Verse: We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God. (CSB) (Romans 8:28 ) Today's Key Thought: God works for your good

Bible Reading: Romans 8:35-39 "I miss Buster!" wailed eight-year-old Xander when the family's loyal dog died. "He was a hero! Remember when Finn got lost and Buster found him playing in the woods? And the time I got really sick and Buster stayed in my room every day until I got better?" Xander wiped his eyes. "I wish he was still here with us." "I wish we could have kept Buster longer too," Mom said sadly. "But he was very old, and his body just wore out. Let's try to be thankful for all the years we did have him." "But--" Xander had just begun to ask another hard question when his four-year-old brother burst into the room. "Vroooom!" shouted Finn as he zoomed in a circle and then stopped in front of Mom and Xander. He was wearing a yellow and blue shirt that had the name of his school on the front--except that where the school's emblem should have been, there was only a jumbled mass of colored threads. Xander was not happy about the interruption. "Your shirt's inside out, Finn," he snapped. "Yes, it is, but look closer, Xander," said Mom. "Maybe Finn's shirt can help answer your questions about Buster. These knots and loose threads here on the inside of the shirt are similar to how life's difficulties look to us. When someone we love dies, or when something bad happens, life can look like an ugly mess." Mom helped Finn turn the shirt right side out so the school emblem was visible. "The same threads that looked so bad a moment ago make this side beautiful," she continued. "God does the same thing in our lives. None of the difficult things that happen can separate us from His love. Jesus came into our messy world and died and rose again to save us, and He promises to help us through each disappointment and hardship. He even uses them to form a beautiful design--He works them together for our good." She put an arm around Xander's shoulders. "When you miss Buster, remember that Jesus loves you and understands how you feel. Trust Him to be with you through the hard, painful things and use them for good." –Joyce P. Jentes How About You? Are you going through hard times in your life? Maybe you're feeling sad and lonely because a family member died or your best friend moved away. Those things hurt, but remember that Jesus loves you and understands your pain. Nothing can separate you from Him. Trust Him to be with you through hard times and use them to make something beautiful out of your life. Today's Key Verse: We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God. (CSB) (Romans 8:28 ) Today's Key Thought: God works for your good

Inside Out 97fb1c09-2c1f-471c-84a9-47e4ecb40514Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2025) Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2025)bc5c0f12-d54b-44f5-b3bd-c6846f3c284cMon, 27 Jan 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2025) Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2025)1254d55d-dd6f-49ad-b503-55d670d47b32Mon, 27 Jan 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2025) Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2025)f894238c-2f6b-4014-9891-8cceb8743a4bMon, 27 Jan 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2025) Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2025)8d308b18-5f98-4371-be49-6886ab22ba54Mon, 27 Jan 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)1a479d4b-9c5f-4800-8f6c-387e02287908Mon, 27 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Gift of the Creed (2025) The Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles’ Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike discusses why St. Ambrose refers to the Creed as “an ever-present guardian” and “treasure of our soul.” He encourages us not to take this gift for granted. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 193-197. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles’ Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike discusses why St. Ambrose refers to the Creed as “an ever-present guardian” and “treasure of our soul.” He encourages us not to take this gift for granted. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 193-197. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 27: The Gift of the Creed (2025)3c8e8534-5362-439e-aae4-c5f04473b8faMon, 27 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Gift of the Creed (2025) The Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles’ Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike discusses why St. Ambrose refers to the Creed as “an ever-present guardian” and “treasure of our soul.” He encourages us not to take this gift for granted. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 193-197. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles’ Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike discusses why St. Ambrose refers to the Creed as “an ever-present guardian” and “treasure of our soul.” He encourages us not to take this gift for granted. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 193-197. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 27: The Gift of the Creed (2025)a8420ee3-6f55-49b5-bf9b-277437439703Mon, 27 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)b6a964cc-6242-42e5-8e1c-1914e3131bd3Mon, 27 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)56dbdea1-33b1-4142-8e9a-db61ead77776Mon, 27 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)872cd2ea-21a3-482f-b72f-2386db9a1594Mon, 27 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsInside Out"I miss Buster!" wailed eight-year-old Xander when the family's loyal dog died. "He was a hero! Remember when Finn got lost and Buster found him playing in the woods? And the time I got really sick and Buster stayed in my room every day until I got better?" Xander wiped his eyes. "I wish he was still here with us.""I wish we could have kept Buster longer too," Mom said sadly. "But he was very old, and his body just wore out. Let's try to be thankful for all the years we did have him.""But--" Xander had just begun to ask another hard question when his four-year-old brother burst into the room."Vroooom!" shouted Finn as he zoomed in a circle and then stopped in front of Mom and Xander. He was wearing a yellow and blue shirt that had the name of his school on the front--except that where the school's emblem should have been, there was only a jumbled mass of colored threads.Xander was not happy about the interruption. "Your shirt's inside out, Finn," he snapped."Yes, it is, but look closer, Xander," said Mom. "Maybe Finn's shirt can help answer your questions about Buster. These knots and loose threads here on the inside of the shirt are similar to how life's difficulties look to us. When someone we love dies, or when something bad happens, life can look like an ugly mess." Mom helped Finn turn the shirt right side out so the school emblem was visible. "The same threads that looked so bad a moment ago make this side beautiful," she continued. "God does the same thing in our lives. None of the difficult things that happen can separate us from His love. Jesus came into our messy world and died and rose again to save us, and He promises to help us through each disappointment and hardship. He even uses them to form a beautiful design--He works them together for our good." She put an arm around Xander's shoulders. "When you miss Buster, remember that Jesus loves you and understands how you feel. Trust Him to be with you through the hard, painful things and use them for good." –Joyce P. Jentes

"I miss Buster!" wailed eight-year-old Xander when the family's loyal dog died. "He was a hero! Remember when Finn got lost and Buster found him playing in the woods? And the time I got really sick and Buster stayed in my room every day until I got better?" Xander wiped his eyes. "I wish he was still here with us.""I wish we could have kept Buster longer too," Mom said sadly. "But he was very old, and his body just wore out. Let's try to be thankful for all the years we did have him.""But--" Xander had just begun to ask another hard question when his four-year-old brother burst into the room."Vroooom!" shouted Finn as he zoomed in a circle and then stopped in front of Mom and Xander. He was wearing a yellow and blue shirt that had the name of his school on the front--except that where the school's emblem should have been, there was only a jumbled mass of colored threads.Xander was not happy about the interruption. "Your shirt's inside out, Finn," he snapped."Yes, it is, but look closer, Xander," said Mom. "Maybe Finn's shirt can help answer your questions about Buster. These knots and loose threads here on the inside of the shirt are similar to how life's difficulties look to us. When someone we love dies, or when something bad happens, life can look like an ugly mess." Mom helped Finn turn the shirt right side out so the school emblem was visible. "The same threads that looked so bad a moment ago make this side beautiful," she continued. "God does the same thing in our lives. None of the difficult things that happen can separate us from His love. Jesus came into our messy world and died and rose again to save us, and He promises to help us through each disappointment and hardship. He even uses them to form a beautiful design--He works them together for our good." She put an arm around Xander's shoulders. "When you miss Buster, remember that Jesus loves you and understands how you feel. Trust Him to be with you through the hard, painful things and use them for good." –Joyce P. Jentes

Inside Outc851fa8c-3d72-4e91-a998-05aa653230b4Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Inside Out Bible Reading: Romans 8:35-39 “I miss Buster!” wailed eight-year-old Xander when the family’s loyal dog died. “He was a hero! Remember when Finn got lost and Buster found him playing in the woods? And the time I got really sick and Buster stayed in my room every day until I got better?” Xander wiped his eyes. “I wish he was still here with us.” “I wish we could have kept Buster longer too,” Mom said sadly. “But he was very old, and his body just wore out. Let’s try to be thankful for all the years we did have him.” “But–” Xander had just begun to ask another hard question when his four-year-old brother burst into the room. “Vroooom!” shouted Finn as he zoomed in a circle and then stopped in front of Mom and Xander. He was wearing a yellow and blue shirt that had the name of his school on the front–except that where the school’s emblem should have been, there was only a jumbled mass of colored threads. Xander was not happy about the interruption. “Your shirt’s inside out, Finn,” he snapped. “Yes, it is, but look closer, Xander,” said Mom. “Maybe Finn’s shirt can help answer your questions about Buster. These knots and loose threads here on the inside of the shirt are similar to how life’s difficulties look to us. When someone we love dies, or when something bad happens, life can look like an ugly mess.” Mom helped Finn turn the shirt right side out so the school emblem was visible. “The same threads that looked so bad a moment ago make this side beautiful,” she continued. “God does the same thing in our lives. None of the difficult things that happen can separate us from His love. Jesus came into our messy world and died and rose again to save us, and He promises to help us through each disappointment and hardship. He even uses them to form a beautiful design–He works them together for our good.” She put an arm around Xander’s shoulders. “When you miss Buster, remember that Jesus loves you and understands how you feel. Trust Him to be with you through the hard, painful things and use them for good.” –Joyce P. Jentes How About You?Are you going through hard times in your life? Maybe you’re feeling sad and lonely because a family member died or your best friend moved away. Those things hurt, but remember that Jesus loves you and understands your pain. Nothing can separate you from Him. Trust Him to be with you through hard times and use them to make something beautiful out of your life. Today’s Key Verse:We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God. (CSB) (Romans 8:28 ) Today’s Key Thought:God works for your good

Bible Reading: Romans 8:35-39 “I miss Buster!” wailed eight-year-old Xander when the family’s loyal dog died. “He was a hero! Remember when Finn got lost and Buster found him playing in the woods? And the time I got really sick and Buster stayed in my room every day until I got better?” Xander wiped his eyes. “I wish he was still here with us.” “I wish we could have kept Buster longer too,” Mom said sadly. “But he was very old, and his body just wore out. Let’s try to be thankful for all the years we did have him.” “But–” Xander had just begun to ask another hard question when his four-year-old brother burst into the room. “Vroooom!” shouted Finn as he zoomed in a circle and then stopped in front of Mom and Xander. He was wearing a yellow and blue shirt that had the name of his school on the front–except that where the school’s emblem should have been, there was only a jumbled mass of colored threads. Xander was not happy about the interruption. “Your shirt’s inside out, Finn,” he snapped. “Yes, it is, but look closer, Xander,” said Mom. “Maybe Finn’s shirt can help answer your questions about Buster. These knots and loose threads here on the inside of the shirt are similar to how life’s difficulties look to us. When someone we love dies, or when something bad happens, life can look like an ugly mess.” Mom helped Finn turn the shirt right side out so the school emblem was visible. “The same threads that looked so bad a moment ago make this side beautiful,” she continued. “God does the same thing in our lives. None of the difficult things that happen can separate us from His love. Jesus came into our messy world and died and rose again to save us, and He promises to help us through each disappointment and hardship. He even uses them to form a beautiful design–He works them together for our good.” She put an arm around Xander’s shoulders. “When you miss Buster, remember that Jesus loves you and understands how you feel. Trust Him to be with you through the hard, painful things and use them for good.” –Joyce P. Jentes How About You?Are you going through hard times in your life? Maybe you’re feeling sad and lonely because a family member died or your best friend moved away. Those things hurt, but remember that Jesus loves you and understands your pain. Nothing can separate you from Him. Trust Him to be with you through hard times and use them to make something beautiful out of your life. Today’s Key Verse:We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God. (CSB) (Romans 8:28 ) Today’s Key Thought:God works for your good

Inside Out 39a2b15d-2e35-4b4b-b5cf-4a72208c9e86Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: God Responds to Job (2025) Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 26: God Responds to Job (2025)8884a4fe-dbc3-4c67-a53a-721d7852a1bdSun, 26 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: Communion of Believers (2025) Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, expands upon and explains the beliefs of the Apostles’ Creed. Fr. Mike tells us that these Creeds help us to share the essential elements of Catholicism, acting as “symbols of faith,” and encouraging communion between believers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 185-192. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, expands upon and explains the beliefs of the Apostles’ Creed. Fr. Mike tells us that these Creeds help us to share the essential elements of Catholicism, acting as “symbols of faith,” and encouraging communion between believers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 185-192. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 26: Communion of Believers (2025)9bf247b9-124f-43c4-bc38-c59124919e52Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: Communion of Believers (2025) Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, expands upon and explains the beliefs of the Apostles’ Creed. Fr. Mike tells us that these Creeds help us to share the essential elements of Catholicism, acting as “symbols of faith,” and encouraging communion between believers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 185-192. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, expands upon and explains the beliefs of the Apostles’ Creed. Fr. Mike tells us that these Creeds help us to share the essential elements of Catholicism, acting as “symbols of faith,” and encouraging communion between believers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 185-192. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 26: Communion of Believers (2025)af88d2b1-05d0-4c2f-bafa-c2f44caefdecSun, 26 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: God Responds to Job (2025) Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 26: God Responds to Job (2025)92fb26cc-624f-4aa3-b00d-5b9a040eac53Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: God Responds to Job (2025) Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 26: God Responds to Job (2025)ee2c7880-ed4a-4b46-98d4-9adc2620cbdaSun, 26 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: God Responds to Job (2025) Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 26: God Responds to Job (2025)8c0e77aa-e58a-48a9-b483-b49e7006d306Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Bright Reflection"Look at how bright the stars are tonight!" Dawson's little brother, Parker, gaped at the sky from his spot on the lawn. "Yeah, and the moon is really bright too," said Dawson."Why is it so bright?" asked Parker. "Is it a great big ball of fire?"Dawson laughed and shook his head. "The sun is more like a ball of fire. The moon doesn't actually have any light at all. It reflects the light of the sun--that's why it looks bright. I learned about that in my science class.""Come on in, boys!" called Mom. "It's time to get to bed."The boys got up from the grass and headed for the house. Once they were inside, Parker ran over to the window and pointed to the moon. "Guess what, Mom! Dawson told me that the moon isn't really a big fireball--it just reflects the sun's light. Did you know that?"Mom smiled. "Yes, I did know that. Now scoot along to bed, or morning will come before you're ready for it."After church the following day, Dawson asked his parents a question that had been puzzling him. "My teacher says people are supposed to see Jesus in us. But we aren't Jesus, so how can they see Him? I don't get it.""Well," said Mom, "remember what you told Parker about the sun and the moon when you were outside last night?""Sure," said Dawson. "I said the moon reflects the light of the sun.""Right," said Mom. "The moon isn't the sun, but it reflects it. When people look at the moon, the light they see is really the light of the sun. And we're not Jesus, but because we belong to Him and have His Spirit in us, we can reflect His light. When people see what we do and how we treat others, they should be seeing Jesus's character shining through us.""That's right," said Dad. "When we trust the Holy Spirit to help us be kind, patient, truthful, and unselfish, we reflect Jesus and His great love for everyone. Just like the moon reflects the light of the sun, Christians are able to reflect the love of God's Son--Jesus." –Anna E. Baumeister

"Look at how bright the stars are tonight!" Dawson's little brother, Parker, gaped at the sky from his spot on the lawn. "Yeah, and the moon is really bright too," said Dawson."Why is it so bright?" asked Parker. "Is it a great big ball of fire?"Dawson laughed and shook his head. "The sun is more like a ball of fire. The moon doesn't actually have any light at all. It reflects the light of the sun--that's why it looks bright. I learned about that in my science class.""Come on in, boys!" called Mom. "It's time to get to bed."The boys got up from the grass and headed for the house. Once they were inside, Parker ran over to the window and pointed to the moon. "Guess what, Mom! Dawson told me that the moon isn't really a big fireball--it just reflects the sun's light. Did you know that?"Mom smiled. "Yes, I did know that. Now scoot along to bed, or morning will come before you're ready for it."After church the following day, Dawson asked his parents a question that had been puzzling him. "My teacher says people are supposed to see Jesus in us. But we aren't Jesus, so how can they see Him? I don't get it.""Well," said Mom, "remember what you told Parker about the sun and the moon when you were outside last night?""Sure," said Dawson. "I said the moon reflects the light of the sun.""Right," said Mom. "The moon isn't the sun, but it reflects it. When people look at the moon, the light they see is really the light of the sun. And we're not Jesus, but because we belong to Him and have His Spirit in us, we can reflect His light. When people see what we do and how we treat others, they should be seeing Jesus's character shining through us.""That's right," said Dad. "When we trust the Holy Spirit to help us be kind, patient, truthful, and unselfish, we reflect Jesus and His great love for everyone. Just like the moon reflects the light of the sun, Christians are able to reflect the love of God's Son--Jesus." –Anna E. Baumeister

A Bright Reflection45647783-cff3-4815-b42c-2544db5834caSun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Bright Reflection Bible Reading: 1 John 2:3-6 “Look at how bright the stars are tonight!” Dawson’s little brother, Parker, gaped at the sky from his spot on the lawn. “Yeah, and the moon is really bright too,” said Dawson. “Why is it so bright?” asked Parker. “Is it a great big ball of fire?” Dawson laughed and shook his head. “The sun is more like a ball of fire. The moon doesn’t actually have any light at all. It reflects the light of the sun–that’s why it looks bright. I learned about that in my science class.” “Come on in, boys!” called Mom. “It’s time to get to bed.” The boys got up from the grass and headed for the house. Once they were inside, Parker ran over to the window and pointed to the moon. “Guess what, Mom! Dawson told me that the moon isn’t really a big fireball–it just reflects the sun’s light. Did you know that?” Mom smiled. “Yes, I did know that. Now scoot along to bed, or morning will come before you’re ready for it.” After church the following day, Dawson asked his parents a question that had been puzzling him. “My teacher says people are supposed to see Jesus in us. But we aren’t Jesus, so how can they see Him? I don’t get it.” “Well,” said Mom, “remember what you told Parker about the sun and the moon when you were outside last night?” “Sure,” said Dawson. “I said the moon reflects the light of the sun.” “Right,” said Mom. “The moon isn’t the sun, but it reflects it. When people look at the moon, the light they see is really the light of the sun. And we’re not Jesus, but because we belong to Him and have His Spirit in us, we can reflect His light. When people see what we do and how we treat others, they should be seeing Jesus’s character shining through us.” “That’s right,” said Dad. “When we trust the Holy Spirit to help us be kind, patient, truthful, and unselfish, we reflect Jesus and His great love for everyone. Just like the moon reflects the light of the sun, Christians are able to reflect the love of God’s Son–Jesus.” –Anna E. Baumeister How About You?If you’re a Christian, do others see the love of Jesus reflected in your life? When you show others the same kind of love Jesus showed us by dying for our sins, others will see Him in you. But you can’t do it on your own–Jesus gave you the Holy Spirit so you can shine His light to others. Trust the Spirit to help you and guide you as you reflect Jesus’s love to those around you. Today’s Key Verse:Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps. (NKJV) (1 Peter 2:21) Today’s Key Thought:Let Jesus be seen in you

Bible Reading: 1 John 2:3-6 “Look at how bright the stars are tonight!” Dawson’s little brother, Parker, gaped at the sky from his spot on the lawn. “Yeah, and the moon is really bright too,” said Dawson. “Why is it so bright?” asked Parker. “Is it a great big ball of fire?” Dawson laughed and shook his head. “The sun is more like a ball of fire. The moon doesn’t actually have any light at all. It reflects the light of the sun–that’s why it looks bright. I learned about that in my science class.” “Come on in, boys!” called Mom. “It’s time to get to bed.” The boys got up from the grass and headed for the house. Once they were inside, Parker ran over to the window and pointed to the moon. “Guess what, Mom! Dawson told me that the moon isn’t really a big fireball–it just reflects the sun’s light. Did you know that?” Mom smiled. “Yes, I did know that. Now scoot along to bed, or morning will come before you’re ready for it.” After church the following day, Dawson asked his parents a question that had been puzzling him. “My teacher says people are supposed to see Jesus in us. But we aren’t Jesus, so how can they see Him? I don’t get it.” “Well,” said Mom, “remember what you told Parker about the sun and the moon when you were outside last night?” “Sure,” said Dawson. “I said the moon reflects the light of the sun.” “Right,” said Mom. “The moon isn’t the sun, but it reflects it. When people look at the moon, the light they see is really the light of the sun. And we’re not Jesus, but because we belong to Him and have His Spirit in us, we can reflect His light. When people see what we do and how we treat others, they should be seeing Jesus’s character shining through us.” “That’s right,” said Dad. “When we trust the Holy Spirit to help us be kind, patient, truthful, and unselfish, we reflect Jesus and His great love for everyone. Just like the moon reflects the light of the sun, Christians are able to reflect the love of God’s Son–Jesus.” –Anna E. Baumeister How About You?If you’re a Christian, do others see the love of Jesus reflected in your life? When you show others the same kind of love Jesus showed us by dying for our sins, others will see Him in you. But you can’t do it on your own–Jesus gave you the Holy Spirit so you can shine His light to others. Trust the Spirit to help you and guide you as you reflect Jesus’s love to those around you. Today’s Key Verse:Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps. (NKJV) (1 Peter 2:21) Today’s Key Thought:Let Jesus be seen in you

A Bright Reflection 3485a44d-4076-4b77-8a53-1817bb235367Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/26/25 On Purpose: Off Purpose Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. You've been given a great work, and must not come down. Since you have been made on purpose, there are two ways to live: on purpose and off purpose. But if a person has been made to be great and set apart for a purpose, why would they ever choose to live off purpose? The common culprits are distraction, forgetting, comparison, and living a shadow mission. Mass Readings from January 26, 2025: Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 151 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. You've been given a great work, and must not come down. Since you have been made on purpose, there are two ways to live: on purpose and off purpose. But if a person has been made to be great and set apart for a purpose, why would they ever choose to live off purpose? The common culprits are distraction, forgetting, comparison, and living a shadow mission. Mass Readings from January 26, 2025: Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 151 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

full01/26/25 On Purpose: Off Purposef58f2b1f-8579-423e-aa07-fae5e51083d4Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:15:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/26/25 On Purpose: Off Purpose Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. You've been given a great work, and must not come down. Since you have been made on purpose, there are two ways to live: on purpose and off purpose. But if a person has been made to be great and set apart for a purpose, why would they ever choose to live off purpose? The common culprits are distraction, forgetting, comparison, and living a shadow mission. Mass Readings from January 26, 2025: Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 151 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. You've been given a great work, and must not come down. Since you have been made on purpose, there are two ways to live: on purpose and off purpose. But if a person has been made to be great and set apart for a purpose, why would they ever choose to live off purpose? The common culprits are distraction, forgetting, comparison, and living a shadow mission. Mass Readings from January 26, 2025: Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 151 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

full01/26/25 On Purpose: Off Purpose81efcba6-c322-43f7-9596-e68dd7ce5746Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:15:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Job's Questioning (2025) Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 25: Job's Questioning (2025)eab23f51-633d-47b8-82a7-27caa1b871a0Sat, 25 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Summary of Faith (2025) As Catholics, we can’t pick and choose the areas of Church teaching we want to accept; we must believe the entire truth of the Faith because we believe in God, who has revealed it to us. Fr. Mike teaches us to pray daily to be good students as we learn and grow from our mother, the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 176-184. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As Catholics, we can’t pick and choose the areas of Church teaching we want to accept; we must believe the entire truth of the Faith because we believe in God, who has revealed it to us. Fr. Mike teaches us to pray daily to be good students as we learn and grow from our mother, the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 176-184. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 25: Summary of Faith (2025)e39a0039-fce1-46f6-bd31-ddb53b04a289Sat, 25 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Summary of Faith (2025) As Catholics, we can’t pick and choose the areas of Church teaching we want to accept; we must believe the entire truth of the Faith because we believe in God, who has revealed it to us. Fr. Mike teaches us to pray daily to be good students as we learn and grow from our mother, the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 176-184. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As Catholics, we can’t pick and choose the areas of Church teaching we want to accept; we must believe the entire truth of the Faith because we believe in God, who has revealed it to us. Fr. Mike teaches us to pray daily to be good students as we learn and grow from our mother, the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 176-184. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 25: Summary of Faith (2025)5ec923d9-9784-47bc-bf63-5c7aa33df83fSat, 25 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Job's Questioning (2025) Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 25: Job's Questioning (2025)8b083be9-dd10-46fa-b60e-d39df62f8f2fSat, 25 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Job's Questioning (2025) Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 25: Job's Questioning (2025)644128c2-69c4-4209-8514-fa4cc2e7be7aSat, 25 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Job's Questioning (2025) Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 25: Job's Questioning (2025)eb8c67ee-85b6-488d-bbb6-52b7b1595c41Sat, 25 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPromises Kept"Mia? Why are you lying on the beach?" Mom asked as she came outside and sat down beside her daughter. "It's dark out."Mia turned to look at her mom, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Oh, honey." Mom hugged her. "Why are you crying?""D-d-dad promised he would come see me today. But he never came," Mia sobbed.Mom hugged her again. "I'm sorry, sweetheart. I'm sorry your dad didn't keep his promise.""Promises are stupid," Mia said as she pulled away from Mom and wiped the tears off her cheeks. Mom sighed. "It's very hard for people to keep promises. We make mistakes. But there is someone who keeps every promise He makes.""Who is that?" Mia asked."God. In fact, He made Abraham a promise that I'm reminded of being out here tonight." Mom picked up a handful of sand. "God promised Abraham that his descendants would be as many as the stars in the sky and the grains of sand on the beach.""I think I remember that story," Mia said. "Didn't he and his wife have a baby when they were really old?""Yes, that was Abraham. He had to wait a long time for a baby. And after God gave him a son, He asked Abraham to sacrifice that son. Abraham was going to do that, but God stopped him and told him it had been a test to see how much Abraham trusted God."Mia bit her lip. "God kept His promise?""Yes, Abraham had many, many descendants. King David was one of them, and the Bible says Jesus Himself is a son of Abraham." Mom smiled. "Through His promise to bless Abraham with many children, God also kept another promise. He promised to send a Savior to rescue His people.""Jesus!" Mia exclaimed. "I know that one. Jesus came as a baby and grew up so He could die for our sins."Mom nodded. "He sent Jesus to die for our sins and then raised Him from the dead. If we trust in Jesus, He promises that He will always be with us and that we will spend forever with Him. And God always keeps His promises." –Kimberly Brokish

"Mia? Why are you lying on the beach?" Mom asked as she came outside and sat down beside her daughter. "It's dark out."Mia turned to look at her mom, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Oh, honey." Mom hugged her. "Why are you crying?""D-d-dad promised he would come see me today. But he never came," Mia sobbed.Mom hugged her again. "I'm sorry, sweetheart. I'm sorry your dad didn't keep his promise.""Promises are stupid," Mia said as she pulled away from Mom and wiped the tears off her cheeks. Mom sighed. "It's very hard for people to keep promises. We make mistakes. But there is someone who keeps every promise He makes.""Who is that?" Mia asked."God. In fact, He made Abraham a promise that I'm reminded of being out here tonight." Mom picked up a handful of sand. "God promised Abraham that his descendants would be as many as the stars in the sky and the grains of sand on the beach.""I think I remember that story," Mia said. "Didn't he and his wife have a baby when they were really old?""Yes, that was Abraham. He had to wait a long time for a baby. And after God gave him a son, He asked Abraham to sacrifice that son. Abraham was going to do that, but God stopped him and told him it had been a test to see how much Abraham trusted God."Mia bit her lip. "God kept His promise?""Yes, Abraham had many, many descendants. King David was one of them, and the Bible says Jesus Himself is a son of Abraham." Mom smiled. "Through His promise to bless Abraham with many children, God also kept another promise. He promised to send a Savior to rescue His people.""Jesus!" Mia exclaimed. "I know that one. Jesus came as a baby and grew up so He could die for our sins."Mom nodded. "He sent Jesus to die for our sins and then raised Him from the dead. If we trust in Jesus, He promises that He will always be with us and that we will spend forever with Him. And God always keeps His promises." –Kimberly Brokish

Promises Kepta212b669-36b7-479e-8d74-a7830c263f36Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Promises Kept Bible Reading: Genesis 22:11-18; Isaiah 7:14 “Mia? Why are you lying on the beach?” Mom asked as she came outside and sat down beside her daughter. “It’s dark out.” Mia turned to look at her mom, tears streaming down her cheeks. “Oh, honey.” Mom hugged her. “Why are you crying?” “D-d-dad promised he would come see me today. But he never came,” Mia sobbed. Mom hugged her again. “I’m sorry, sweetheart. I’m sorry your dad didn’t keep his promise.” “Promises are stupid,” Mia said as she pulled away from Mom and wiped the tears off her cheeks. Mom sighed. “It’s very hard for people to keep promises. We make mistakes. But there is someone who keeps every promise He makes.” “Who is that?” Mia asked. “God. In fact, He made Abraham a promise that I’m reminded of being out here tonight.” Mom picked up a handful of sand. “God promised Abraham that his descendants would be as many as the stars in the sky and the grains of sand on the beach.” “I think I remember that story,” Mia said. “Didn’t he and his wife have a baby when they were really old?” “Yes, that was Abraham. He had to wait a long time for a baby. And after God gave him a son, He asked Abraham to sacrifice that son. Abraham was going to do that, but God stopped him and told him it had been a test to see how much Abraham trusted God.” Mia bit her lip. “God kept His promise?” “Yes, Abraham had many, many descendants. King David was one of them, and the Bible says Jesus Himself is a son of Abraham.” Mom smiled. “Through His promise to bless Abraham with many children, God also kept another promise. He promised to send a Savior to rescue His people.” “Jesus!” Mia exclaimed. “I know that one. Jesus came as a baby and grew up so He could die for our sins.” Mom nodded. “He sent Jesus to die for our sins and then raised Him from the dead. If we trust in Jesus, He promises that He will always be with us and that we will spend forever with Him. And God always keeps His promises.” –Kimberly Brokish How About You?Has anyone ever broken a promise they made to you? Maybe it was a friend, a parent, or a teacher. It doesn’t feel very nice when someone breaks a promise, does it? God will never break a promise. He promises to love us, help us, and always be with us, and He sent us a Savior so we can spend eternity with Him. How great is a promise like that? Today’s Key Verse:All of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” (NLT) (2 Corinthians 1:20 ) Today’s Key Thought:God always keeps His promises

Bible Reading: Genesis 22:11-18; Isaiah 7:14 “Mia? Why are you lying on the beach?” Mom asked as she came outside and sat down beside her daughter. “It’s dark out.” Mia turned to look at her mom, tears streaming down her cheeks. “Oh, honey.” Mom hugged her. “Why are you crying?” “D-d-dad promised he would come see me today. But he never came,” Mia sobbed. Mom hugged her again. “I’m sorry, sweetheart. I’m sorry your dad didn’t keep his promise.” “Promises are stupid,” Mia said as she pulled away from Mom and wiped the tears off her cheeks. Mom sighed. “It’s very hard for people to keep promises. We make mistakes. But there is someone who keeps every promise He makes.” “Who is that?” Mia asked. “God. In fact, He made Abraham a promise that I’m reminded of being out here tonight.” Mom picked up a handful of sand. “God promised Abraham that his descendants would be as many as the stars in the sky and the grains of sand on the beach.” “I think I remember that story,” Mia said. “Didn’t he and his wife have a baby when they were really old?” “Yes, that was Abraham. He had to wait a long time for a baby. And after God gave him a son, He asked Abraham to sacrifice that son. Abraham was going to do that, but God stopped him and told him it had been a test to see how much Abraham trusted God.” Mia bit her lip. “God kept His promise?” “Yes, Abraham had many, many descendants. King David was one of them, and the Bible says Jesus Himself is a son of Abraham.” Mom smiled. “Through His promise to bless Abraham with many children, God also kept another promise. He promised to send a Savior to rescue His people.” “Jesus!” Mia exclaimed. “I know that one. Jesus came as a baby and grew up so He could die for our sins.” Mom nodded. “He sent Jesus to die for our sins and then raised Him from the dead. If we trust in Jesus, He promises that He will always be with us and that we will spend forever with Him. And God always keeps His promises.” –Kimberly Brokish How About You?Has anyone ever broken a promise they made to you? Maybe it was a friend, a parent, or a teacher. It doesn’t feel very nice when someone breaks a promise, does it? God will never break a promise. He promises to love us, help us, and always be with us, and He sent us a Savior so we can spend eternity with Him. How great is a promise like that? Today’s Key Verse:All of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” (NLT) (2 Corinthians 1:20 ) Today’s Key Thought:God always keeps His promises

Promises Kept 31105e90-d6f5-49bf-bdd6-74be2e244527Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJesus x Politics | Girls Gone BibleHi GGB ❤️   we had a chance to pray at the 2025 Inauguration this past weekend and we decided to have a conversation on here to let you guys into our hearts and our thoughts.   we just love you all so much. every single one of you. and we really, truly, mean that. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hi GGB ❤️   we had a chance to pray at the 2025 Inauguration this past weekend and we decided to have a conversation on here to let you guys into our hearts and our thoughts.   we just love you all so much. every single one of you. and we really, truly, mean that. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullJesus x Politics | Girls Gone Bible411fa5a0-8238-43de-82ed-f99a82669a50Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:57:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsliterally everyone is pregnant and marriedHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost has an honest and real conversation. If you are single and are feeling the weight of everyone around you getting engaged, married, and pregnant, then this episode is for you. It's encouraging and packed with scripture on how Jesus has a plan for your life far greater than you could ever imagine. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost has an honest and real conversation. If you are single and are feeling the weight of everyone around you getting engaged, married, and pregnant, then this episode is for you. It's encouraging and packed with scripture on how Jesus has a plan for your life far greater than you could ever imagine. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullliterally everyone is pregnant and married68dbcbd7-33d5-440e-901e-473742c4a403Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +00003033https://216.73.216.191/allTagsliterally everyone is pregnant and marriedHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost has an honest and real conversation. If you are single and are feeling the weight of everyone around you getting engaged, married, and pregnant, then this episode is for you. It's encouraging and packed with scripture on how Jesus has a plan for your life far greater than you could ever imagine. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost has an honest and real conversation. If you are single and are feeling the weight of everyone around you getting engaged, married, and pregnant, then this episode is for you. It's encouraging and packed with scripture on how Jesus has a plan for your life far greater than you could ever imagine. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullliterally everyone is pregnant and marriedd4f05c28-9fba-4a66-8ab9-f905b65dc4d4Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 197: The 10-Minute Rule That Beats ANY Bad Habit & This Weird Trick Forms Good Habits Instantly! Professor Steve Peters & Nir EyalIn this episode we discover the science behind habits, how they're formed, how they can be broken, and the fascinating role self-perception plays in the process. We explore the power of reframing uncomfortable tasks, how habits are influenced by our self-image, and why pushing yourself too hard can backfire. You'll also learn why willpower is a limited resource, how to use discomfort as a tool for growth, and why small, achievable goals are the key to lasting change. Professor Steve Peters Episode - https://bit.ly/4jqZSGK Nir Eyal's Episode - https://bit.ly/3WuY05U Follow Professor Steve Peters: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3D5YBBA Website - https://bit.ly/3iZtr84 Follow Nir Eyal: Twitter: https://bit.ly/3BJR9uv Instagram: https://bit.ly/43dDHuL Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we discover the science behind habits, how they're formed, how they can be broken, and the fascinating role self-perception plays in the process. We explore the power of reframing uncomfortable tasks, how habits are influenced by our self-image, and why pushing yourself too hard can backfire. You'll also learn why willpower is a limited resource, how to use discomfort as a tool for growth, and why small, achievable goals are the key to lasting change. Professor Steve Peters Episode - https://bit.ly/4jqZSGK Nir Eyal's Episode - https://bit.ly/3WuY05U Follow Professor Steve Peters: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3D5YBBA Website - https://bit.ly/3iZtr84 Follow Nir Eyal: Twitter: https://bit.ly/3BJR9uv Instagram: https://bit.ly/43dDHuL Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 197: The 10-Minute Rule That Beats ANY Bad Habit & This Weird Trick Forms Good Habits Instantly! Professor Steve Peters & Nir Eyal22842dc6-d912-4a5f-9de5-9e054645af1dFri, 24 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +00001938https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Tears of Joy (2025) Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 24: Tears of Joy (2025)bacda800-66eb-43fd-a912-a83e0a31e53aFri, 24 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Unity of Faith (2025) As we wrap up the current section, we learn about the unity of faith and how the Church is meant to be united in Christ through apostolic succession. In addition, Fr. Mike reminds us that, as Catholics, we don’t just believe in formulas. We believe in the realities those formulas express. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to trust in the Church, who guards the truths of the Faith and passes them down through the ages. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 170-175. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we wrap up the current section, we learn about the unity of faith and how the Church is meant to be united in Christ through apostolic succession. In addition, Fr. Mike reminds us that, as Catholics, we don’t just believe in formulas. We believe in the realities those formulas express. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to trust in the Church, who guards the truths of the Faith and passes them down through the ages. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 170-175. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 24: Unity of Faith (2025)5d02806b-540b-43e5-b8cf-64a3076db175Fri, 24 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Unity of Faith (2025) As we wrap up the current section, we learn about the unity of faith and how the Church is meant to be united in Christ through apostolic succession. In addition, Fr. Mike reminds us that, as Catholics, we don’t just believe in formulas. We believe in the realities those formulas express. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to trust in the Church, who guards the truths of the Faith and passes them down through the ages. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 170-175. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we wrap up the current section, we learn about the unity of faith and how the Church is meant to be united in Christ through apostolic succession. In addition, Fr. Mike reminds us that, as Catholics, we don’t just believe in formulas. We believe in the realities those formulas express. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to trust in the Church, who guards the truths of the Faith and passes them down through the ages. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 170-175. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 24: Unity of Faith (2025)c58c291c-9ef3-4e31-a090-acd7cb0fb961Fri, 24 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Tears of Joy (2025) Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 24: Tears of Joy (2025)2ecddc76-ecf4-460a-9b87-e7abb2837408Fri, 24 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Tears of Joy (2025) Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 24: Tears of Joy (2025)5238838b-0380-4eb9-9813-6abaf7e002f7Fri, 24 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Tears of Joy (2025) Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 24: Tears of Joy (2025)13fdd517-a894-4439-b696-12748efaa814Fri, 24 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Nerve Worm BUZZ! Omari jumped as the timer went off. Mrs. Mary collected the tests. Omari's tummy rumbled, but this time he wasn't hungry. His mom told him that when he felt the nerve worm he should take deep breaths, so he did. But the wormy feelings returned on the bus ride home.As soon as Omari got home, he started to cry. His mom stopped preparing dinner and walked over to him. "Oh, sweetheart, what's the matter?" she asked, rubbing his back."I-it's t-the worms," cried Omari."Did you have another math test?" asked Mom."Yes, and I forgot a lot of the answers!"Mom continued to rub his back, and she pointed at their puppy. Buddy was chasing his tail. He spun in circles, then tripped and thudded to the floor. Mom giggled. "Oh, Buddy, not again."Buddy whimpered, and Mom went over to pet him. She raised an eyebrow. "Did you see what Buddy did after he fell?"Omari nodded. "He called out for help.""Right," said Mom. "Then I went over to comfort and calm him. Do you know who else notices when we're in trouble? Jesus. Our situations might cause us to feel scared or anxious, but when we call out, He hears us." Mom pulled up Isaiah 41:10 on the Bible app on her phone. "He says, 'Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.'"A soft grin appeared on Omari's face. Then he sighed. "What if I'm still nervous and forget the answers again?" "When Jesus says He will be our help, that doesn't mean He will snap His fingers and make all our problems disappear. But, just like when I calmed Buddy, God will give us peace and comfort to make it through hard times." Mom gently squeezed his hand. "And when you take your next test, remember that Jesus loves you so much that He even died on a cross to save you! He won't leave you when you have the nerve worm." She tickled his tummy, and they giggled. –Toria Keyes

BUZZ! Omari jumped as the timer went off. Mrs. Mary collected the tests. Omari's tummy rumbled, but this time he wasn't hungry. His mom told him that when he felt the nerve worm he should take deep breaths, so he did. But the wormy feelings returned on the bus ride home.As soon as Omari got home, he started to cry. His mom stopped preparing dinner and walked over to him. "Oh, sweetheart, what's the matter?" she asked, rubbing his back."I-it's t-the worms," cried Omari."Did you have another math test?" asked Mom."Yes, and I forgot a lot of the answers!"Mom continued to rub his back, and she pointed at their puppy. Buddy was chasing his tail. He spun in circles, then tripped and thudded to the floor. Mom giggled. "Oh, Buddy, not again."Buddy whimpered, and Mom went over to pet him. She raised an eyebrow. "Did you see what Buddy did after he fell?"Omari nodded. "He called out for help.""Right," said Mom. "Then I went over to comfort and calm him. Do you know who else notices when we're in trouble? Jesus. Our situations might cause us to feel scared or anxious, but when we call out, He hears us." Mom pulled up Isaiah 41:10 on the Bible app on her phone. "He says, 'Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.'"A soft grin appeared on Omari's face. Then he sighed. "What if I'm still nervous and forget the answers again?" "When Jesus says He will be our help, that doesn't mean He will snap His fingers and make all our problems disappear. But, just like when I calmed Buddy, God will give us peace and comfort to make it through hard times." Mom gently squeezed his hand. "And when you take your next test, remember that Jesus loves you so much that He even died on a cross to save you! He won't leave you when you have the nerve worm." She tickled his tummy, and they giggled. –Toria Keyes

The Nerve Worm b660c5d4-d595-43f9-b81a-a484bf33c5b2Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Nerve Worm Bible Reading: Psalm 94:18-19; John 14:27 BUZZ! Omari jumped as the timer went off. Mrs. Mary collected the tests. Omari’s tummy rumbled, but this time he wasn’t hungry. His mom told him that when he felt the nerve worm he should take deep breaths, so he did. But the wormy feelings returned on the bus ride home. As soon as Omari got home, he started to cry. His mom stopped preparing dinner and walked over to him. “Oh, sweetheart, what’s the matter?” she asked, rubbing his back. “I-it’s t-the worms,” cried Omari. “Did you have another math test?” asked Mom. “Yes, and I forgot a lot of the answers!” Mom continued to rub his back, and she pointed at their puppy. Buddy was chasing his tail. He spun in circles, then tripped and thudded to the floor. Mom giggled. “Oh, Buddy, not again.” Buddy whimpered, and Mom went over to pet him. She raised an eyebrow. “Did you see what Buddy did after he fell?” Omari nodded. “He called out for help.” “Right,” said Mom. “Then I went over to comfort and calm him. Do you know who else notices when we’re in trouble? Jesus. Our situations might cause us to feel scared or anxious, but when we call out, He hears us.” Mom pulled up Isaiah 41:10 on the Bible app on her phone. “He says, ‘Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.'” A soft grin appeared on Omari’s face. Then he sighed. “What if I’m still nervous and forget the answers again?” “When Jesus says He will be our help, that doesn’t mean He will snap His fingers and make all our problems disappear. But, just like when I calmed Buddy, God will give us peace and comfort to make it through hard times.” Mom gently squeezed his hand. “And when you take your next test, remember that Jesus loves you so much that He even died on a cross to save you! He won’t leave you when you have the nerve worm.” She tickled his tummy, and they giggled. –Toria Keyes How About You?Do the situations you encounter in life ever make you feel nervous or anxious? Before Jesus died to save us, He promised that He’d leave us with peace. We don’t have to be troubled or afraid because He assures us that He will always be with us. No matter what your worry is, you can call on Him to give you comfort and peace. What are you worried about today? How can you remind yourself that God is there with you? Today’s Key Verse:Don’t be afraid, for I am with you…I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. (NLT) (Jesus helps us in life’s troubles) Today’s Key Thought:Isaiah 41:10

Bible Reading: Psalm 94:18-19; John 14:27 BUZZ! Omari jumped as the timer went off. Mrs. Mary collected the tests. Omari’s tummy rumbled, but this time he wasn’t hungry. His mom told him that when he felt the nerve worm he should take deep breaths, so he did. But the wormy feelings returned on the bus ride home. As soon as Omari got home, he started to cry. His mom stopped preparing dinner and walked over to him. “Oh, sweetheart, what’s the matter?” she asked, rubbing his back. “I-it’s t-the worms,” cried Omari. “Did you have another math test?” asked Mom. “Yes, and I forgot a lot of the answers!” Mom continued to rub his back, and she pointed at their puppy. Buddy was chasing his tail. He spun in circles, then tripped and thudded to the floor. Mom giggled. “Oh, Buddy, not again.” Buddy whimpered, and Mom went over to pet him. She raised an eyebrow. “Did you see what Buddy did after he fell?” Omari nodded. “He called out for help.” “Right,” said Mom. “Then I went over to comfort and calm him. Do you know who else notices when we’re in trouble? Jesus. Our situations might cause us to feel scared or anxious, but when we call out, He hears us.” Mom pulled up Isaiah 41:10 on the Bible app on her phone. “He says, ‘Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.'” A soft grin appeared on Omari’s face. Then he sighed. “What if I’m still nervous and forget the answers again?” “When Jesus says He will be our help, that doesn’t mean He will snap His fingers and make all our problems disappear. But, just like when I calmed Buddy, God will give us peace and comfort to make it through hard times.” Mom gently squeezed his hand. “And when you take your next test, remember that Jesus loves you so much that He even died on a cross to save you! He won’t leave you when you have the nerve worm.” She tickled his tummy, and they giggled. –Toria Keyes How About You?Do the situations you encounter in life ever make you feel nervous or anxious? Before Jesus died to save us, He promised that He’d leave us with peace. We don’t have to be troubled or afraid because He assures us that He will always be with us. No matter what your worry is, you can call on Him to give you comfort and peace. What are you worried about today? How can you remind yourself that God is there with you? Today’s Key Verse:Don’t be afraid, for I am with you…I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. (NLT) (Jesus helps us in life’s troubles) Today’s Key Thought:Isaiah 41:10

The Nerve Worm 4d56376e-18d1-4c4c-8469-a9cd62db68adFri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Only Sin God CAN’T Forgive... &quot;Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.&quot; Matthew 12:31 What is the sin &quot;against the Spirit&quot;? What is the sin that God can&#39;t forgive? Fr. Mike reveals to us that this sin is... any sin. Today, he explains how that&#39;s possible and how we can lean on God&#39;s goodness and mercy for salvation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.&quot; Matthew 12:31 What is the sin &quot;against the Spirit&quot;? What is the sin that God can&#39;t forgive? Fr. Mike reveals to us that this sin is... any sin. Today, he explains how that&#39;s possible and how we can lean on God&#39;s goodness and mercy for salvation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Only Sin God CAN’T Forgive...a4eed087-ce85-4ea4-87ab-5dc8a27d585bThu, 23 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Only Sin God CAN’T Forgive... &quot;Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.&quot; Matthew 12:31 What is the sin &quot;against the Spirit&quot;? What is the sin that God can&#39;t forgive? Fr. Mike reveals to us that this sin is... any sin. Today, he explains how that&#39;s possible and how we can lean on God&#39;s goodness and mercy for salvation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.&quot; Matthew 12:31 What is the sin &quot;against the Spirit&quot;? What is the sin that God can&#39;t forgive? Fr. Mike reveals to us that this sin is... any sin. Today, he explains how that&#39;s possible and how we can lean on God&#39;s goodness and mercy for salvation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Only Sin God CAN’T Forgive...c9d614c3-3ba4-4e94-bf36-a324a6599bbdThu, 23 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#903 - 1 Maccabees 12 – Jonathan CapturedThis episode is part 17 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, Judah renews its alliances with Rome and Sparta, but suffers a major blow when Jonathan is captured. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-12-jonathan-captured/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 17 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, Judah renews its alliances with Rome and Sparta, but suffers a major blow when Jonathan is captured. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-12-jonathan-captured/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#903 - 1 Maccabees 12 – Jonathan Captured7001178d-90a5-476b-9ff3-49a58da7b69dThu, 23 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000630https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow the Most Successful People Self-DestructWARNING: Adult Content Discussed: In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt explore the common patterns of self-destruction among celebrities in both secular and religious spheres. They dive into 4 prevalent idols for men and the 4-step process that often leads to shame and public downfall. Through showcasing high-profile cases like Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein, Heath Ledger, Whitney Houston, and Fr. John Corapi, the hosts explain striking similarities in their paths to ruin. Drawing from Scripture, they offer insights on how listeners might identify and address similar idols in their own lives, providing a thought-provoking and cautionary discussion on the dangers of misplaced worship. 🔴 🔴 SPONSOR 🟠 Exodus 90 - START NOW FOR FREE - Click Here  QUESTION OF THE WEEK: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended of episode 192 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we go deeper into how men can better prepare and combat these lies: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Enjoy 20 unique sessions, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING: Adult Content Discussed: In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt explore the common patterns of self-destruction among celebrities in both secular and religious spheres. They dive into 4 prevalent idols for men and the 4-step process that often leads to shame and public downfall. Through showcasing high-profile cases like Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein, Heath Ledger, Whitney Houston, and Fr. John Corapi, the hosts explain striking similarities in their paths to ruin. Drawing from Scripture, they offer insights on how listeners might identify and address similar idols in their own lives, providing a thought-provoking and cautionary discussion on the dangers of misplaced worship. 🔴 🔴 SPONSOR 🟠 Exodus 90 - START NOW FOR FREE - Click Here  QUESTION OF THE WEEK: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended of episode 192 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we go deeper into how men can better prepare and combat these lies: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Enjoy 20 unique sessions, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow the Most Successful People Self-Destruct7d26c291-aa43-4d7b-a731-b872be424b1aThu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +00003202https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEMERGENCY DEBATE: What Trump’s Return Really Means for America & The Real Reason Men Voted for Trump! Is the UK About to Collapse?!Trump has taken the oath of office, but what does this really mean for the future of the world?   The Diary Of A CEO’s first ever election round table is joined by three renowned voices: Scott Galloway, Daniel Priestly and Konstantin Kisin.  Konstantin Kisin, a political and social commentator known for discussing some of society's most controversial topics. Professor Scott Galloway, a renowned professor and business analyst who publicly endorsed Kamala Harris, offers sharp, data-driven critiques of Trump’s policies and their impact on democracy and the economy. Daniel Priestley, an entrepreneur and strategist, examines how Trump’s election could reshape the business landscape, addressing the challenges and opportunities for industries adapting to new policies. In this conversation, the guests and Steven discuss topics such as, how Trump will redefine masculinity, how wokeism is strengthening the right wing, what Trump’s return means for censorship, and the impact of the election on the UK.  00:00 Intro 02:31 What's the Big Picture as It Relates to This Election? 05:16 The Things Trump Is Promising Are Things That Should Happen 09:30 Has the Left Lost Its Way? 13:44 Did Trump Just Have a Better Marketing Campaign? 17:26 Millionaires Are Leaving the UK 20:18 Is the UK Still a Good Place for Business vs. the US? 23:30 Is the UK a Failing Nation? 24:57 Elon Musk's Attack on the UK 26:13 The UK's Attitude Toward the Rich Is Wrong 28:08 Is the British Attitude Holding Us Back From Our Potential? 31:13 Young Men Are Struggling in America 37:15 The Rollback of Trump's DEI Measures 44:13 Trump's Move Toward a Merit-Based Society 47:55 Masculinity and Identity Issues 52:51 Trump's Stance on Masculinity 56:04 Elon Musk and Censorship 58:49 The Power of Freedom of Speech 01:00:56 Why Has Elon Chosen Now to Raise These Issues? 01:04:00 What Does Elon Musk Want? 01:06:49 Big Tech Cosying Up to Trump 01:10:11 Living in an Echo Chamber With Algorithms 01:16:15 Social Networks Are Becoming Political Environments 01:24:16 Where Is the West Heading? 01:27:54 What's Not Getting Enough Attention Right Now? 01:33:24 Best Advice to Prepare Young Men for the Future 1% Diary Launch: 🤐👀The 1% Diary is almost back - make sure you're ready! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads  Follow Daniel Priestly:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/DyXMfookeQb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/2yBnZUwkeQb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/HpUTO9ukeQb  Follow Scott Galloway: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/NXSe3vpRaOb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/iSn6TsrRaOb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/lkDgXatRaOb  Follow Konstantin Kisin:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/9dEAmZfnZMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/zxPCajjnZMb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/rFcxrQlnZMb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump has taken the oath of office, but what does this really mean for the future of the world?   The Diary Of A CEO’s first ever election round table is joined by three renowned voices: Scott Galloway, Daniel Priestly and Konstantin Kisin.  Konstantin Kisin, a political and social commentator known for discussing some of society's most controversial topics. Professor Scott Galloway, a renowned professor and business analyst who publicly endorsed Kamala Harris, offers sharp, data-driven critiques of Trump’s policies and their impact on democracy and the economy. Daniel Priestley, an entrepreneur and strategist, examines how Trump’s election could reshape the business landscape, addressing the challenges and opportunities for industries adapting to new policies. In this conversation, the guests and Steven discuss topics such as, how Trump will redefine masculinity, how wokeism is strengthening the right wing, what Trump’s return means for censorship, and the impact of the election on the UK.  00:00 Intro 02:31 What's the Big Picture as It Relates to This Election? 05:16 The Things Trump Is Promising Are Things That Should Happen 09:30 Has the Left Lost Its Way? 13:44 Did Trump Just Have a Better Marketing Campaign? 17:26 Millionaires Are Leaving the UK 20:18 Is the UK Still a Good Place for Business vs. the US? 23:30 Is the UK a Failing Nation? 24:57 Elon Musk's Attack on the UK 26:13 The UK's Attitude Toward the Rich Is Wrong 28:08 Is the British Attitude Holding Us Back From Our Potential? 31:13 Young Men Are Struggling in America 37:15 The Rollback of Trump's DEI Measures 44:13 Trump's Move Toward a Merit-Based Society 47:55 Masculinity and Identity Issues 52:51 Trump's Stance on Masculinity 56:04 Elon Musk and Censorship 58:49 The Power of Freedom of Speech 01:00:56 Why Has Elon Chosen Now to Raise These Issues? 01:04:00 What Does Elon Musk Want? 01:06:49 Big Tech Cosying Up to Trump 01:10:11 Living in an Echo Chamber With Algorithms 01:16:15 Social Networks Are Becoming Political Environments 01:24:16 Where Is the West Heading? 01:27:54 What's Not Getting Enough Attention Right Now? 01:33:24 Best Advice to Prepare Young Men for the Future 1% Diary Launch: 🤐👀The 1% Diary is almost back - make sure you're ready! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads  Follow Daniel Priestly:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/DyXMfookeQb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/2yBnZUwkeQb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/HpUTO9ukeQb  Follow Scott Galloway: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/NXSe3vpRaOb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/iSn6TsrRaOb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/lkDgXatRaOb  Follow Konstantin Kisin:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/9dEAmZfnZMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/zxPCajjnZMb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/rFcxrQlnZMb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullEMERGENCY DEBATE: What Trump’s Return Really Means for America & The Real Reason Men Voted for Trump! Is the UK About to Collapse?!9a411b75-7616-4a36-81c3-c715c9f1daf0Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +00006070https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: Judah Changes (2025) We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 23: Judah Changes (2025)af5974dc-db60-42f5-85c0-9fea59c76fbeThu, 23 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: We Believe (2025) While faith is deeply personal, it is not an isolated act. Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the reality that our faith is communal. It is lived out and passed down in the context of community. We also learn that faith is truly the beginning of eternal life. Despite the sufferings of this world, when we walk by faith, we experience a taste of heaven here and now. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 163-169. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

While faith is deeply personal, it is not an isolated act. Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the reality that our faith is communal. It is lived out and passed down in the context of community. We also learn that faith is truly the beginning of eternal life. Despite the sufferings of this world, when we walk by faith, we experience a taste of heaven here and now. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 163-169. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 23: We Believe (2025)961b36e0-acf7-4422-b17c-64a3abdd26ceThu, 23 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: We Believe (2025) While faith is deeply personal, it is not an isolated act. Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the reality that our faith is communal. It is lived out and passed down in the context of community. We also learn that faith is truly the beginning of eternal life. Despite the sufferings of this world, when we walk by faith, we experience a taste of heaven here and now. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 163-169. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

While faith is deeply personal, it is not an isolated act. Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the reality that our faith is communal. It is lived out and passed down in the context of community. We also learn that faith is truly the beginning of eternal life. Despite the sufferings of this world, when we walk by faith, we experience a taste of heaven here and now. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 163-169. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 23: We Believe (2025)47a9dfca-62c6-4745-bdbb-00c31451c3b1Thu, 23 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: Judah Changes (2025) We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 23: Judah Changes (2025)c4297358-4aba-47e9-8dbe-84dd1660efa6Thu, 23 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: Judah Changes (2025) We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 23: Judah Changes (2025)c1b8a219-a63c-4afd-8274-b138db1c3a79Thu, 23 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: Judah Changes (2025) We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 23: Judah Changes (2025)a40a7516-0f60-4b11-b276-b2a86f239ba7Thu, 23 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Saving Miracle"Time for dinner!" At the sound of Dad's voice, Paisley and Bridger paused the level in their video game and hurried to the kitchen."What were you guys playing?" Dad asked as he set a bowl of veggies on the table."It's an adventure game!" Bridger said. "We win coins by going on quests and completing challenges, and we meet all kinds of interesting characters. We even get to learn sword fighting and protect the realm from darkness!"Paisley poured glasses of water. "Is Mom eating with us?""Yes, I am!" Mom entered the room. "Thanks for cooking dinner, I appreciate it."When they sat down to eat, Paisley took a long sip of water and sighed. "My life is boring in reality. I wish the things in that video game were real.""Or even things in the Bible, like the amazing miracles Jesus did," Bridger said. "I wish those things still happened now.""Now hold on," Mom countered. "Do you really think God doesn't do amazing miracles today?" Paisley and Bridger looked at each other and shrugged. "Did you know that every person who believes in Jesus has been raised from the dead?" asked Mom."You mean we will be raised from the dead," Bridger corrected."We will, but we've already been raised too," Dad said. "The moment you trusted Jesus as your Savior, He brought you from death to life. Right then and there.""But that makes no sense," Bridger said."The Bible says every single person is dead in our sin," Mom explained. "That means our souls are dead. But the Spirit of God raised Jesus from the grave so that we could also be raised to life. That's what salvation means. When we believe, we are given new life--God's Spirit of life lives inside us. Our souls are raised from the dead, and one day our bodies will be too.""That is a miracle!" Paisley exclaimed. "And," Dad said, "God did all that because He loves us and wants us to be a part of His story, which is the most exciting story. Like your video game, there are challenges and lessons to be learned, but in the end, God will defeat darkness and all of evil forever!" Bridger grinned. "And that's way cooler than our game because it's real!" –Zoe Brickner

"Time for dinner!" At the sound of Dad's voice, Paisley and Bridger paused the level in their video game and hurried to the kitchen."What were you guys playing?" Dad asked as he set a bowl of veggies on the table."It's an adventure game!" Bridger said. "We win coins by going on quests and completing challenges, and we meet all kinds of interesting characters. We even get to learn sword fighting and protect the realm from darkness!"Paisley poured glasses of water. "Is Mom eating with us?""Yes, I am!" Mom entered the room. "Thanks for cooking dinner, I appreciate it."When they sat down to eat, Paisley took a long sip of water and sighed. "My life is boring in reality. I wish the things in that video game were real.""Or even things in the Bible, like the amazing miracles Jesus did," Bridger said. "I wish those things still happened now.""Now hold on," Mom countered. "Do you really think God doesn't do amazing miracles today?" Paisley and Bridger looked at each other and shrugged. "Did you know that every person who believes in Jesus has been raised from the dead?" asked Mom."You mean we will be raised from the dead," Bridger corrected."We will, but we've already been raised too," Dad said. "The moment you trusted Jesus as your Savior, He brought you from death to life. Right then and there.""But that makes no sense," Bridger said."The Bible says every single person is dead in our sin," Mom explained. "That means our souls are dead. But the Spirit of God raised Jesus from the grave so that we could also be raised to life. That's what salvation means. When we believe, we are given new life--God's Spirit of life lives inside us. Our souls are raised from the dead, and one day our bodies will be too.""That is a miracle!" Paisley exclaimed. "And," Dad said, "God did all that because He loves us and wants us to be a part of His story, which is the most exciting story. Like your video game, there are challenges and lessons to be learned, but in the end, God will defeat darkness and all of evil forever!" Bridger grinned. "And that's way cooler than our game because it's real!" –Zoe Brickner

A Saving Miracle3605eba2-e722-4d36-b83a-b08e63a3edd3Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Saving Miracle Bible Reading: Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 2:1-7; 1 John 4:12-13 “Time for dinner!” At the sound of Dad’s voice, Paisley and Bridger paused the level in their video game and hurried to the kitchen. “What were you guys playing?” Dad asked as he set a bowl of veggies on the table. “It’s an adventure game!” Bridger said. “We win coins by going on quests and completing challenges, and we meet all kinds of interesting characters. We even get to learn sword fighting and protect the realm from darkness!” Paisley poured glasses of water. “Is Mom eating with us?” “Yes, I am!” Mom entered the room. “Thanks for cooking dinner, I appreciate it.” When they sat down to eat, Paisley took a long sip of water and sighed. “My life is boring in reality. I wish the things in that video game were real.” “Or even things in the Bible, like the amazing miracles Jesus did,” Bridger said. “I wish those things still happened now.” “Now hold on,” Mom countered. “Do you really think God doesn’t do amazing miracles today?” Paisley and Bridger looked at each other and shrugged. “Did you know that every person who believes in Jesus has been raised from the dead?” asked Mom. “You mean we will be raised from the dead,” Bridger corrected. “We will, but we’ve already been raised too,” Dad said. “The moment you trusted Jesus as your Savior, He brought you from death to life. Right then and there.” “But that makes no sense,” Bridger said. “The Bible says every single person is dead in our sin,” Mom explained. “That means our souls are dead. But the Spirit of God raised Jesus from the grave so that we could also be raised to life. That’s what salvation means. When we believe, we are given new life–God’s Spirit of life lives inside us. Our souls are raised from the dead, and one day our bodies will be too.” “That is a miracle!” Paisley exclaimed. “And,” Dad said, “God did all that because He loves us and wants us to be a part of His story, which is the most exciting story. Like your video game, there are challenges and lessons to be learned, but in the end, God will defeat darkness and all of evil forever!” Bridger grinned. “And that’s way cooler than our game because it’s real!” –Zoe Brickner How About You?Have you ever wondered if God still does miracles today? God has done spectacular miracles all throughout history, and many of them are recorded in the Bible. The most important miracle of all was when God raised Jesus from the dead so that we could have life! We get to experience this miracle for ourselves when we trust Jesus as our Savior. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. (NKJV) (Galatians 2:20) Today’s Key Thought:Salvation is a miracle

Bible Reading: Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 2:1-7; 1 John 4:12-13 “Time for dinner!” At the sound of Dad’s voice, Paisley and Bridger paused the level in their video game and hurried to the kitchen. “What were you guys playing?” Dad asked as he set a bowl of veggies on the table. “It’s an adventure game!” Bridger said. “We win coins by going on quests and completing challenges, and we meet all kinds of interesting characters. We even get to learn sword fighting and protect the realm from darkness!” Paisley poured glasses of water. “Is Mom eating with us?” “Yes, I am!” Mom entered the room. “Thanks for cooking dinner, I appreciate it.” When they sat down to eat, Paisley took a long sip of water and sighed. “My life is boring in reality. I wish the things in that video game were real.” “Or even things in the Bible, like the amazing miracles Jesus did,” Bridger said. “I wish those things still happened now.” “Now hold on,” Mom countered. “Do you really think God doesn’t do amazing miracles today?” Paisley and Bridger looked at each other and shrugged. “Did you know that every person who believes in Jesus has been raised from the dead?” asked Mom. “You mean we will be raised from the dead,” Bridger corrected. “We will, but we’ve already been raised too,” Dad said. “The moment you trusted Jesus as your Savior, He brought you from death to life. Right then and there.” “But that makes no sense,” Bridger said. “The Bible says every single person is dead in our sin,” Mom explained. “That means our souls are dead. But the Spirit of God raised Jesus from the grave so that we could also be raised to life. That’s what salvation means. When we believe, we are given new life–God’s Spirit of life lives inside us. Our souls are raised from the dead, and one day our bodies will be too.” “That is a miracle!” Paisley exclaimed. “And,” Dad said, “God did all that because He loves us and wants us to be a part of His story, which is the most exciting story. Like your video game, there are challenges and lessons to be learned, but in the end, God will defeat darkness and all of evil forever!” Bridger grinned. “And that’s way cooler than our game because it’s real!” –Zoe Brickner How About You?Have you ever wondered if God still does miracles today? God has done spectacular miracles all throughout history, and many of them are recorded in the Bible. The most important miracle of all was when God raised Jesus from the dead so that we could have life! We get to experience this miracle for ourselves when we trust Jesus as our Savior. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. (NKJV) (Galatians 2:20) Today’s Key Thought:Salvation is a miracle

A Saving Miracle b5ed5a85-2f3f-4cc4-b256-c9d0b99ba215Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Memphis Exorcist: Msgr. Victor CiaramitaroThe former exorcist from Memphis, TN shares some of his most intense experiences.

The former exorcist from Memphis, TN shares some of his most intense experiences.

fullThe Memphis Exorcist: Msgr. Victor Ciaramitaro8a6306aa-5b9b-46d9-8987-3df5d3621cb8Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:34:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags360: Don't get my Hopes up - Elisha part 52 Kings 4: 8-37, Romans 5: 3-5, &amp; Romans 15:13 In today&rsquo;s episode, we continue our journey through the incredible story of the prophet Elisha. We visit a town called Shunem, where Elisha meets a kind and wealthy woman. Despite not knowing her name, the Bible highlights her as the Shunammite woman, and her story teaches us about being hopeful even when it can feel scary, kindness, and God&rsquo;s power to make the impossible possible.&nbsp; Join us as we discover how this generous woman showed hospitality to Elisha and how God blessed her in a miraculous way! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Kings 4: 8-37, Romans 5: 3-5, &amp; Romans 15:13 In today&rsquo;s episode, we continue our journey through the incredible story of the prophet Elisha. We visit a town called Shunem, where Elisha meets a kind and wealthy woman. Despite not knowing her name, the Bible highlights her as the Shunammite woman, and her story teaches us about being hopeful even when it can feel scary, kindness, and God&rsquo;s power to make the impossible possible.&nbsp; Join us as we discover how this generous woman showed hospitality to Elisha and how God blessed her in a miraculous way! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full360: Don't get my Hopes up - Elisha part 542f0b20d-c4f8-4327-985d-e7eaaf78afabWed, 22 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000590https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Go to Joseph (2025) Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 22: Go to Joseph (2025)eaecd7e8-0e0b-4bbf-a608-34dd1dcff9ceWed, 22 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Wrestling with Faith (2025) In our Catechism readings today, Fr. Mike reflects on the motives of credibility for believing in God. We learn that God offers us signs and proofs that show us that he truly is who he says he is. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between doubting the Faith and struggling with it. He assures us that wrestling with faith is a normal human experience. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 156-162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In our Catechism readings today, Fr. Mike reflects on the motives of credibility for believing in God. We learn that God offers us signs and proofs that show us that he truly is who he says he is. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between doubting the Faith and struggling with it. He assures us that wrestling with faith is a normal human experience. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 156-162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 22: Wrestling with Faith (2025)38d50240-b7db-4bf1-bac2-88966161b50cWed, 22 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Wrestling with Faith (2025) In our Catechism readings today, Fr. Mike reflects on the motives of credibility for believing in God. We learn that God offers us signs and proofs that show us that he truly is who he says he is. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between doubting the Faith and struggling with it. He assures us that wrestling with faith is a normal human experience. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 156-162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In our Catechism readings today, Fr. Mike reflects on the motives of credibility for believing in God. We learn that God offers us signs and proofs that show us that he truly is who he says he is. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between doubting the Faith and struggling with it. He assures us that wrestling with faith is a normal human experience. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 156-162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 22: Wrestling with Faith (2025)5b5411e2-3b85-4a60-bb94-526730f0cbc1Wed, 22 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Go to Joseph (2025) Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 22: Go to Joseph (2025)81a1640f-db9f-48b3-8993-b3f8d355a225Wed, 22 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Go to Joseph (2025) Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 22: Go to Joseph (2025)cf7852ee-83f8-45ef-b38d-c540fabe829fWed, 22 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Go to Joseph (2025) Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 22: Go to Joseph (2025)ff5154df-8fea-477b-a6c9-55e4ed9f2551Wed, 22 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe School ProjectMichael put the last touch of paint on his school project, set the brush down, and stood back to admire it. It had taken weeks of hard work, but he had put together a model farm that he was proud of.It had everything from a cornfield to pigs, cows, and chickens. The farmhouse looked good too, and Michael was excited to show it to his class."Wow, you did great," his dad said when he came to inspect it that evening. Dad bent to take a closer look. "I love all the details." Michael beamed. "Thanks." He explained various parts of the farm and pointed to the things he liked best about it.Dad smiled as he straightened up. "You should be proud of your work.""I am," Michael said."You love it?" Dad asked.Michael nodded enthusiastically. "I put so much work into it.""You know, this reminds me of something," Dad said."What?" Michael asked. His dad was always making lessons out of things.Dad put a hand on his shoulder. "It reminds me of God's creation and His love for it--for us. Think about how He so carefully made the earth and everything in it. It's sort of like how you put effort into the farm.""The earth is much bigger than my tiny farm," Michael said."But it's something you can relate to." Dad pointed at the project. "Whenever you wonder if God really loves you, think about how much love and care went into making this. You wouldn't want anything to destroy it, right?"Michael's eyes widened. "Of course not.""God doesn't want anything to destroy His creation either--the earth or the people He created. But we brought sin into the world, and sin is destructive--the Bible says sin results in death. So God's Son, Jesus, became one of us and died and rose again to save us from sin and death. Everyone who trusts in Him has eternal life, and one day Jesus will get rid of sin and death forever and make everything new again." Dad smiled. "That's how much He loves His creation."Michael looked at his project again. "It's pretty cool to think about it like that.""It is, isn't it?" Dad winked. –Bethany Acker

Michael put the last touch of paint on his school project, set the brush down, and stood back to admire it. It had taken weeks of hard work, but he had put together a model farm that he was proud of.It had everything from a cornfield to pigs, cows, and chickens. The farmhouse looked good too, and Michael was excited to show it to his class."Wow, you did great," his dad said when he came to inspect it that evening. Dad bent to take a closer look. "I love all the details." Michael beamed. "Thanks." He explained various parts of the farm and pointed to the things he liked best about it.Dad smiled as he straightened up. "You should be proud of your work.""I am," Michael said."You love it?" Dad asked.Michael nodded enthusiastically. "I put so much work into it.""You know, this reminds me of something," Dad said."What?" Michael asked. His dad was always making lessons out of things.Dad put a hand on his shoulder. "It reminds me of God's creation and His love for it--for us. Think about how He so carefully made the earth and everything in it. It's sort of like how you put effort into the farm.""The earth is much bigger than my tiny farm," Michael said."But it's something you can relate to." Dad pointed at the project. "Whenever you wonder if God really loves you, think about how much love and care went into making this. You wouldn't want anything to destroy it, right?"Michael's eyes widened. "Of course not.""God doesn't want anything to destroy His creation either--the earth or the people He created. But we brought sin into the world, and sin is destructive--the Bible says sin results in death. So God's Son, Jesus, became one of us and died and rose again to save us from sin and death. Everyone who trusts in Him has eternal life, and one day Jesus will get rid of sin and death forever and make everything new again." Dad smiled. "That's how much He loves His creation."Michael looked at his project again. "It's pretty cool to think about it like that.""It is, isn't it?" Dad winked. –Bethany Acker

The School Projectcd21e9f8-ac1a-4c6c-99db-e9b251b3b9e7Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The School Project Bible Reading: Psalm 33:6-9; Romans 6:23; 2 Peter 3:11-13 Michael put the last touch of paint on his school project, set the brush down, and stood back to admire it. It had taken weeks of hard work, but he had put together a model farm that he was proud of. It had everything from a cornfield to pigs, cows, and chickens. The farmhouse looked good too, and Michael was excited to show it to his class. “Wow, you did great,” his dad said when he came to inspect it that evening. Dad bent to take a closer look. “I love all the details.” Michael beamed. “Thanks.” He explained various parts of the farm and pointed to the things he liked best about it. Dad smiled as he straightened up. “You should be proud of your work.” “I am,” Michael said. “You love it?” Dad asked. Michael nodded enthusiastically. “I put so much work into it.” “You know, this reminds me of something,” Dad said. “What?” Michael asked. His dad was always making lessons out of things. Dad put a hand on his shoulder. “It reminds me of God’s creation and His love for it–for us. Think about how He so carefully made the earth and everything in it. It’s sort of like how you put effort into the farm.” “The earth is much bigger than my tiny farm,” Michael said. “But it’s something you can relate to.” Dad pointed at the project. “Whenever you wonder if God really loves you, think about how much love and care went into making this. You wouldn’t want anything to destroy it, right?” Michael’s eyes widened. “Of course not.” “God doesn’t want anything to destroy His creation either–the earth or the people He created. But we brought sin into the world, and sin is destructive–the Bible says sin results in death. So God’s Son, Jesus, became one of us and died and rose again to save us from sin and death. Everyone who trusts in Him has eternal life, and one day Jesus will get rid of sin and death forever and make everything new again.” Dad smiled. “That’s how much He loves His creation.” Michael looked at his project again. “It’s pretty cool to think about it like that.” “It is, isn’t it?” Dad winked. –Bethany Acker How About You?Do you realize how much God loves the world He made and everything in it–including you? Jesus gave His life to save you from sin and death. Doesn’t it feel good to know He loves you that much? He put a lot of care into creating everything He made, and He promises to make it new again one day so we can enjoy it with Him forever. Today’s Key Verse:The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. (NIV) (Psalm 145:9) Today’s Key Thought:God loves His creation

Bible Reading: Psalm 33:6-9; Romans 6:23; 2 Peter 3:11-13 Michael put the last touch of paint on his school project, set the brush down, and stood back to admire it. It had taken weeks of hard work, but he had put together a model farm that he was proud of. It had everything from a cornfield to pigs, cows, and chickens. The farmhouse looked good too, and Michael was excited to show it to his class. “Wow, you did great,” his dad said when he came to inspect it that evening. Dad bent to take a closer look. “I love all the details.” Michael beamed. “Thanks.” He explained various parts of the farm and pointed to the things he liked best about it. Dad smiled as he straightened up. “You should be proud of your work.” “I am,” Michael said. “You love it?” Dad asked. Michael nodded enthusiastically. “I put so much work into it.” “You know, this reminds me of something,” Dad said. “What?” Michael asked. His dad was always making lessons out of things. Dad put a hand on his shoulder. “It reminds me of God’s creation and His love for it–for us. Think about how He so carefully made the earth and everything in it. It’s sort of like how you put effort into the farm.” “The earth is much bigger than my tiny farm,” Michael said. “But it’s something you can relate to.” Dad pointed at the project. “Whenever you wonder if God really loves you, think about how much love and care went into making this. You wouldn’t want anything to destroy it, right?” Michael’s eyes widened. “Of course not.” “God doesn’t want anything to destroy His creation either–the earth or the people He created. But we brought sin into the world, and sin is destructive–the Bible says sin results in death. So God’s Son, Jesus, became one of us and died and rose again to save us from sin and death. Everyone who trusts in Him has eternal life, and one day Jesus will get rid of sin and death forever and make everything new again.” Dad smiled. “That’s how much He loves His creation.” Michael looked at his project again. “It’s pretty cool to think about it like that.” “It is, isn’t it?” Dad winked. –Bethany Acker How About You?Do you realize how much God loves the world He made and everything in it–including you? Jesus gave His life to save you from sin and death. Doesn’t it feel good to know He loves you that much? He put a lot of care into creating everything He made, and He promises to make it new again one day so we can enjoy it with Him forever. Today’s Key Verse:The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. (NIV) (Psalm 145:9) Today’s Key Thought:God loves His creation

The School Project 45becc81-a7af-4fd0-8501-01dab67a831fWed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Walking with God (2025) Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 21: Walking with God (2025)eb798643-c7bd-4eb0-9ea1-4b14c09a19a8Tue, 21 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Believing God (2025) Fr. Mike continues reflecting on the meaning of faith and how it works in our lives. We learn that faith is a grace from God, a supernatural virtue that is not contrary to human freedom or reason. Fr. Mike reminds us that to have faith is not just to believe in God, but to believe God and everything he says. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 150-155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues reflecting on the meaning of faith and how it works in our lives. We learn that faith is a grace from God, a supernatural virtue that is not contrary to human freedom or reason. Fr. Mike reminds us that to have faith is not just to believe in God, but to believe God and everything he says. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 150-155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 21: Believing God (2025)c5b2f279-e834-4e8e-a84b-f4d6f75512caTue, 21 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Believing God (2025) Fr. Mike continues reflecting on the meaning of faith and how it works in our lives. We learn that faith is a grace from God, a supernatural virtue that is not contrary to human freedom or reason. Fr. Mike reminds us that to have faith is not just to believe in God, but to believe God and everything he says. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 150-155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues reflecting on the meaning of faith and how it works in our lives. We learn that faith is a grace from God, a supernatural virtue that is not contrary to human freedom or reason. Fr. Mike reminds us that to have faith is not just to believe in God, but to believe God and everything he says. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 150-155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 21: Believing God (2025)b131fcb9-7604-4961-b224-5e33186849b3Tue, 21 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Walking with God (2025) Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 21: Walking with God (2025)3b80c008-d517-4f15-8e59-617f21dfd17bTue, 21 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Walking with God (2025) Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 21: Walking with God (2025)aeb51d81-ff05-4983-9f62-fa45ec874682Tue, 21 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Walking with God (2025) Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 21: Walking with God (2025)d9ba2ed8-eade-44a1-a4fd-79d0070942ddTue, 21 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWrong Conclusions"Don't quit yet!" Jill begged her friend, but Elsie sat down and began unlacing her skates, saying she was cold. "It's not that cold!" said Jill. Elsie didn't answer, and Jill went back out on the ice."Hey, Jill!" called Mila as she skated by. "My mom is driving some of us to the coffee shop down the street for hot chocolate. Do you and Elsie want to go?""I'll check," said Jill. She spun around and returned to where Elsie was sitting. "Let's go with Mila to get some hot chocolate at the coffee shop--it will be nice and warm there!" But Elsie wasn't interested. Jill sighed. I wish I had come skating with somebody else, she thought. She's no fun at all today!When Jill got home, her mother was stirring a mixture in a bowl. "Oh, yum!" said Jill. "Cheesecake!" She picked up a spoon her mother had been using and quickly took a lick. "Ew!" she said, making a face. "What is this? I thought it was cream cheese."Mom laughed. "It's shortening. You jumped to a conclusion without learning the facts again." Jill knew she often did that.As Mom continued working, Jill told her about the problem with Elsie. "I think she's just looking for attention," said Jill."Are you sure you haven't jumped to another wrong conclusion?" asked Mom. "Maybe something is bothering Elsie and she needs a patient, understanding friend to listen to her and see what's wrong." Jill just shrugged. "If something's wrong, why wouldn't she just tell me?"That evening, Mom came into Jill's room. "Jill, I talked with Elsie's mom a few minutes ago. Elsie's dad left home yesterday.""He did?" said Jill. "Where did he go?" "They don't know. Elsie's mom said he has a problem with alcohol and disappears occasionally. I thought you should know so you can pray for them and be there for Elsie.""Oh no," said Jill. "I did jump to conclusions again! No wonder Elsie was quiet today. When I see her tomorrow, I'll make sure she knows I'm her friend. And I'll pray for her--and for her dad!""I will too," said Mom. "And I'll pray that Elsie will see the love of Jesus in the way you care for her as your friend." –Linda Weddle

"Don't quit yet!" Jill begged her friend, but Elsie sat down and began unlacing her skates, saying she was cold. "It's not that cold!" said Jill. Elsie didn't answer, and Jill went back out on the ice."Hey, Jill!" called Mila as she skated by. "My mom is driving some of us to the coffee shop down the street for hot chocolate. Do you and Elsie want to go?""I'll check," said Jill. She spun around and returned to where Elsie was sitting. "Let's go with Mila to get some hot chocolate at the coffee shop--it will be nice and warm there!" But Elsie wasn't interested. Jill sighed. I wish I had come skating with somebody else, she thought. She's no fun at all today!When Jill got home, her mother was stirring a mixture in a bowl. "Oh, yum!" said Jill. "Cheesecake!" She picked up a spoon her mother had been using and quickly took a lick. "Ew!" she said, making a face. "What is this? I thought it was cream cheese."Mom laughed. "It's shortening. You jumped to a conclusion without learning the facts again." Jill knew she often did that.As Mom continued working, Jill told her about the problem with Elsie. "I think she's just looking for attention," said Jill."Are you sure you haven't jumped to another wrong conclusion?" asked Mom. "Maybe something is bothering Elsie and she needs a patient, understanding friend to listen to her and see what's wrong." Jill just shrugged. "If something's wrong, why wouldn't she just tell me?"That evening, Mom came into Jill's room. "Jill, I talked with Elsie's mom a few minutes ago. Elsie's dad left home yesterday.""He did?" said Jill. "Where did he go?" "They don't know. Elsie's mom said he has a problem with alcohol and disappears occasionally. I thought you should know so you can pray for them and be there for Elsie.""Oh no," said Jill. "I did jump to conclusions again! No wonder Elsie was quiet today. When I see her tomorrow, I'll make sure she knows I'm her friend. And I'll pray for her--and for her dad!""I will too," said Mom. "And I'll pray that Elsie will see the love of Jesus in the way you care for her as your friend." –Linda Weddle

Wrong Conclusions80691463-bffc-41a0-af55-c1b145973494Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Wrong Conclusions Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:27-28; 18:13 “Don’t quit yet!” Jill begged her friend, but Elsie sat down and began unlacing her skates, saying she was cold. “It’s not that cold!” said Jill. Elsie didn’t answer, and Jill went back out on the ice. “Hey, Jill!” called Mila as she skated by. “My mom is driving some of us to the coffee shop down the street for hot chocolate. Do you and Elsie want to go?” “I’ll check,” said Jill. She spun around and returned to where Elsie was sitting. “Let’s go with Mila to get some hot chocolate at the coffee shop–it will be nice and warm there!” But Elsie wasn’t interested. Jill sighed. I wish I had come skating with somebody else, she thought. She’s no fun at all today! When Jill got home, her mother was stirring a mixture in a bowl. “Oh, yum!” said Jill. “Cheesecake!” She picked up a spoon her mother had been using and quickly took a lick. “Ew!” she said, making a face. “What is this? I thought it was cream cheese.” Mom laughed. “It’s shortening. You jumped to a conclusion without learning the facts again.” Jill knew she often did that. As Mom continued working, Jill told her about the problem with Elsie. “I think she’s just looking for attention,” said Jill. “Are you sure you haven’t jumped to another wrong conclusion?” asked Mom. “Maybe something is bothering Elsie and she needs a patient, understanding friend to listen to her and see what’s wrong.” Jill just shrugged. “If something’s wrong, why wouldn’t she just tell me?” That evening, Mom came into Jill’s room. “Jill, I talked with Elsie’s mom a few minutes ago. Elsie’s dad left home yesterday.” “He did?” said Jill. “Where did he go?” “They don’t know. Elsie’s mom said he has a problem with alcohol and disappears occasionally. I thought you should know so you can pray for them and be there for Elsie.” “Oh no,” said Jill. “I did jump to conclusions again! No wonder Elsie was quiet today. When I see her tomorrow, I’ll make sure she knows I’m her friend. And I’ll pray for her–and for her dad!” “I will too,” said Mom. “And I’ll pray that Elsie will see the love of Jesus in the way you care for her as your friend.” –Linda Weddle How About You?Do you care when a friend doesn’t seem happy? Are you understanding and patient when someone doesn’t seem interested in what’s going on? Instead of jumping to conclusions, be sensitive and show them that you care. Jesus always listens to us, cares for us, and sits with us in tough times. Trust Him to help you be that kind of friend too. Today’s Key Verse:Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. (NIV) (Proverbs 14:29) Today’s Key Thought:Be understanding of others

Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:27-28; 18:13 “Don’t quit yet!” Jill begged her friend, but Elsie sat down and began unlacing her skates, saying she was cold. “It’s not that cold!” said Jill. Elsie didn’t answer, and Jill went back out on the ice. “Hey, Jill!” called Mila as she skated by. “My mom is driving some of us to the coffee shop down the street for hot chocolate. Do you and Elsie want to go?” “I’ll check,” said Jill. She spun around and returned to where Elsie was sitting. “Let’s go with Mila to get some hot chocolate at the coffee shop–it will be nice and warm there!” But Elsie wasn’t interested. Jill sighed. I wish I had come skating with somebody else, she thought. She’s no fun at all today! When Jill got home, her mother was stirring a mixture in a bowl. “Oh, yum!” said Jill. “Cheesecake!” She picked up a spoon her mother had been using and quickly took a lick. “Ew!” she said, making a face. “What is this? I thought it was cream cheese.” Mom laughed. “It’s shortening. You jumped to a conclusion without learning the facts again.” Jill knew she often did that. As Mom continued working, Jill told her about the problem with Elsie. “I think she’s just looking for attention,” said Jill. “Are you sure you haven’t jumped to another wrong conclusion?” asked Mom. “Maybe something is bothering Elsie and she needs a patient, understanding friend to listen to her and see what’s wrong.” Jill just shrugged. “If something’s wrong, why wouldn’t she just tell me?” That evening, Mom came into Jill’s room. “Jill, I talked with Elsie’s mom a few minutes ago. Elsie’s dad left home yesterday.” “He did?” said Jill. “Where did he go?” “They don’t know. Elsie’s mom said he has a problem with alcohol and disappears occasionally. I thought you should know so you can pray for them and be there for Elsie.” “Oh no,” said Jill. “I did jump to conclusions again! No wonder Elsie was quiet today. When I see her tomorrow, I’ll make sure she knows I’m her friend. And I’ll pray for her–and for her dad!” “I will too,” said Mom. “And I’ll pray that Elsie will see the love of Jesus in the way you care for her as your friend.” –Linda Weddle How About You?Do you care when a friend doesn’t seem happy? Are you understanding and patient when someone doesn’t seem interested in what’s going on? Instead of jumping to conclusions, be sensitive and show them that you care. Jesus always listens to us, cares for us, and sits with us in tough times. Trust Him to help you be that kind of friend too. Today’s Key Verse:Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. (NIV) (Proverbs 14:29) Today’s Key Thought:Be understanding of others

Wrong Conclusions 93b21b9e-6a55-4730-a7ec-d7eb776af281Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRejection Addiction with Dr. Gary LawrenceMarriage helps us get to heaven. For most of us, that means it highlights some painful parts of ourselves. Worse, we seem to get stuck in the same painful patterns over and over. We often are left wondering; how can these painful moments actually help us get to heaven? Join me in this episode as Dr. Gary Lawrence shares some of his wisdom from over thirty years of helping Christian married couples. He talks about some basic patterns that occur in marriage that blind us to what is really going on. Most of all, he will give you hope that with help, you can make real and lasting change! Find out more about Gary's work on his website: https://rejectionjunkies.com/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

Marriage helps us get to heaven. For most of us, that means it highlights some painful parts of ourselves. Worse, we seem to get stuck in the same painful patterns over and over. We often are left wondering; how can these painful moments actually help us get to heaven? Join me in this episode as Dr. Gary Lawrence shares some of his wisdom from over thirty years of helping Christian married couples. He talks about some basic patterns that occur in marriage that blind us to what is really going on. Most of all, he will give you hope that with help, you can make real and lasting change! Find out more about Gary's work on his website: https://rejectionjunkies.com/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullRejection Addiction with Dr. Gary Lawrence08b515c7-5d82-4768-9c53-c38d5a0f248dMon, 20 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Money Making Expert: The 7,11,4 Hack That Turns $1 Into $10K Per Month! This 90 Day Rule Will 10x Your Income! Daniel PriestleyThe world in 2025 has never felt more unsure, but using the newest technologies and timeless business advice, Daniel Priestly says this is the time for the biggest and most revolutionary opportunities to gain wealth  Daniel Priestley is an award-winning serial entrepreneur who has built the entrepreneur accelerator company Dent Global and co-founded the quiz marketing platform Score App. He is the author of bestselling books such as, ‘Key Person of Influence’ and ‘Scorecard Marketing: The four-step playbook for getting better leads and bigger profits’.  In this conversation, Daniel and Steven discuss topics such as, how to 10X your income, the 90-day side hustle formula, the secret marketing hack Google use, and how to survive AI taking your job.  00:00 Intro 02:03 Helping Millions Build Businesses 03:53 How to Capitalize in the Digital World 08:01 Where Do You Learn Entrepreneurship? 10:23 The Importance of Writing in Your Learning Phase 13:21 The Rise of Personal Brands and Decline of Institutions 15:47 Why We Went From the Logo to the Person 18:25 Technology Is Giving Power to Individuals 21:33 Leaders Have to Become Human and Unscripted 22:48 Communicating Ideas: NSFAG Technique 24:50 The Game of Personal Branding 27:59 Creating Differentiation in a Noisy Crowd: 5 Things 32:53 How to Test the Demand for Your Product 36:44 $200 to Figure Out the Demand for Something 45:29 How Friction Creates Value 48:08 The 10/90 Percent Model 50:26 The Entrepreneur Sweet Spot: Should You Pursue an Idea for 10 Years? 52:25 Does Geography Matter in Success? 01:05:18 What Company Would You Start in 2025? 01:07:18 Using AI 01:11:40 Capitalizing in AI 01:15:39 What's Your Investment Strategy? 01:18:59 What's the Cost of Starting a Company? 01:21:15 Is the Current Tax System Okay? 01:22:08 Entrepreneurs' Relief 01:28:35 The Counterpoint of Wealth Creation by Millionaires 01:32:55 Trump in Power 01:34:42 Ads 01:35:38 The Fundamental Moves in 2025 01:37:08 The Mountain Analogy 01:42:56 Love, Passion, and Repetition 01:46:16 Why You Should Write a Book! 01:50:17 Google Report: The Messy Middle 01:53:25 How to Start When You Don’t Have a Brand 01:54:03 The 5 P's Rule Follow Daniel:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/DyXMfookeQb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/2yBnZUwkeQb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/HpUTO9ukeQb  You can purchase Daniel’s book, ‘Scorecard Marketing: The four-step playbook for getting better leads and bigger profits’, here: https://amzn.to/3WlIQ2V   Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac Adobe - https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/spotlight/stevenbartlett?sdid=5NHJ82ZD&mv=social PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off 1% Diary - Join the waitlist to be the first to hear about the next drop of The 1% Diary! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world in 2025 has never felt more unsure, but using the newest technologies and timeless business advice, Daniel Priestly says this is the time for the biggest and most revolutionary opportunities to gain wealth  Daniel Priestley is an award-winning serial entrepreneur who has built the entrepreneur accelerator company Dent Global and co-founded the quiz marketing platform Score App. He is the author of bestselling books such as, ‘Key Person of Influence’ and ‘Scorecard Marketing: The four-step playbook for getting better leads and bigger profits’.  In this conversation, Daniel and Steven discuss topics such as, how to 10X your income, the 90-day side hustle formula, the secret marketing hack Google use, and how to survive AI taking your job.  00:00 Intro 02:03 Helping Millions Build Businesses 03:53 How to Capitalize in the Digital World 08:01 Where Do You Learn Entrepreneurship? 10:23 The Importance of Writing in Your Learning Phase 13:21 The Rise of Personal Brands and Decline of Institutions 15:47 Why We Went From the Logo to the Person 18:25 Technology Is Giving Power to Individuals 21:33 Leaders Have to Become Human and Unscripted 22:48 Communicating Ideas: NSFAG Technique 24:50 The Game of Personal Branding 27:59 Creating Differentiation in a Noisy Crowd: 5 Things 32:53 How to Test the Demand for Your Product 36:44 $200 to Figure Out the Demand for Something 45:29 How Friction Creates Value 48:08 The 10/90 Percent Model 50:26 The Entrepreneur Sweet Spot: Should You Pursue an Idea for 10 Years? 52:25 Does Geography Matter in Success? 01:05:18 What Company Would You Start in 2025? 01:07:18 Using AI 01:11:40 Capitalizing in AI 01:15:39 What's Your Investment Strategy? 01:18:59 What's the Cost of Starting a Company? 01:21:15 Is the Current Tax System Okay? 01:22:08 Entrepreneurs' Relief 01:28:35 The Counterpoint of Wealth Creation by Millionaires 01:32:55 Trump in Power 01:34:42 Ads 01:35:38 The Fundamental Moves in 2025 01:37:08 The Mountain Analogy 01:42:56 Love, Passion, and Repetition 01:46:16 Why You Should Write a Book! 01:50:17 Google Report: The Messy Middle 01:53:25 How to Start When You Don’t Have a Brand 01:54:03 The 5 P's Rule Follow Daniel:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/DyXMfookeQb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/2yBnZUwkeQb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/HpUTO9ukeQb  You can purchase Daniel’s book, ‘Scorecard Marketing: The four-step playbook for getting better leads and bigger profits’, here: https://amzn.to/3WlIQ2V   Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac Adobe - https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/spotlight/stevenbartlett?sdid=5NHJ82ZD&mv=social PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off 1% Diary - Join the waitlist to be the first to hear about the next drop of The 1% Diary! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Money Making Expert: The 7,11,4 Hack That Turns $1 Into $10K Per Month! This 90 Day Rule Will 10x Your Income! Daniel Priestley3f079039-ddfd-481b-bed2-f0051348f617Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +00007976https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2025)3903c049-40bd-4f9c-9b42-bfc082c52ba8Mon, 20 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Stepping in Faith (2025) As we dive into a new chapter today, we learn about how we are called to respond to God’s Revelation. In particular, we discover that Mary and Abraham are models of faith who show us how to be obedient by submitting our intellect and will to God. Fr. Mike assures us that even though God doesn’t usually give us the whole picture of our lives, he gives us just enough light to take the next step in faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 142-149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we dive into a new chapter today, we learn about how we are called to respond to God’s Revelation. In particular, we discover that Mary and Abraham are models of faith who show us how to be obedient by submitting our intellect and will to God. Fr. Mike assures us that even though God doesn’t usually give us the whole picture of our lives, he gives us just enough light to take the next step in faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 142-149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 20: Stepping in Faith (2025)15b8f2ba-1c9a-41d9-b615-7feb98a5bbebMon, 20 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Stepping in Faith (2025) As we dive into a new chapter today, we learn about how we are called to respond to God’s Revelation. In particular, we discover that Mary and Abraham are models of faith who show us how to be obedient by submitting our intellect and will to God. Fr. Mike assures us that even though God doesn’t usually give us the whole picture of our lives, he gives us just enough light to take the next step in faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 142-149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we dive into a new chapter today, we learn about how we are called to respond to God’s Revelation. In particular, we discover that Mary and Abraham are models of faith who show us how to be obedient by submitting our intellect and will to God. Fr. Mike assures us that even though God doesn’t usually give us the whole picture of our lives, he gives us just enough light to take the next step in faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 142-149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 20: Stepping in Faith (2025)c85010d8-eca9-4146-98ee-b8f954afce57Mon, 20 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2025)cd0b5b3d-beaa-4231-8c67-c19f8b07a6e6Mon, 20 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2025)16140ac4-3ef4-4906-bc4d-9c5e7ad6e0ceMon, 20 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2025)dbf596f9-5717-4d46-9235-c414352e3058Mon, 20 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHeart and SoleTristan beamed as he picked up a shoe from the display table. "This is the kind I want, Mom! All the guys are getting shoes like this. The special soles reduce the pounding you get from the gym floor." Tristan imagined what his friends would say if he showed up at practice wearing these shoes. He looked at his mother hopefully, but she was moving away."How about this one?" Mom held up a shoe similar to the one Tristan was holding.Tristan made a face and shook his head. "Nobody buys that brand."Mom sighed in exasperation. "Tristan, I want to buy shoes you like, but I'm not going to pay a lot of money just so you can have a certain brand.""But I don't want any other shoes!" "Then you can get along with your old ones," Mom said, and she hurried him out of the store."Who was at the door?" asked Mom later that night as she was cooking dinner."It was Joey," Tristan said with a scowl. "He just came to show off his new skateboard. He just got one a few months ago, but he bought another one. He just got it to impress the guys."Mom looked surprised. "So we shouldn't buy things just to impress others?" Puzzled, Tristan shook his head. "Of course not." "But weren't you wanting to do the same thing with those shoes today?" asked Mom. "Didn't you want that brand just to impress other kids?"Tristan looked at the floor. "Well…maybe." Mom sighed. "I understand what it's like to want nice things, Tristan. But when we want to get things just to impress others, we need to remember where our worth comes from. People's opinions of us can change from one day to the next--they're fleeting, just like the things we own, which will eventually wear out or get lost or broken. But God's opinion of us never changes. Our value comes from the love He showed us by sending Jesus to save us from sin."Mom put a hand on Tristan's shoulder. "Instead of trying to impress people with what you have, let them know you by the way you treat them and show them God's love. They should know you by your heart, not your shoes." –Cynthia Y. Powell

Tristan beamed as he picked up a shoe from the display table. "This is the kind I want, Mom! All the guys are getting shoes like this. The special soles reduce the pounding you get from the gym floor." Tristan imagined what his friends would say if he showed up at practice wearing these shoes. He looked at his mother hopefully, but she was moving away."How about this one?" Mom held up a shoe similar to the one Tristan was holding.Tristan made a face and shook his head. "Nobody buys that brand."Mom sighed in exasperation. "Tristan, I want to buy shoes you like, but I'm not going to pay a lot of money just so you can have a certain brand.""But I don't want any other shoes!" "Then you can get along with your old ones," Mom said, and she hurried him out of the store."Who was at the door?" asked Mom later that night as she was cooking dinner."It was Joey," Tristan said with a scowl. "He just came to show off his new skateboard. He just got one a few months ago, but he bought another one. He just got it to impress the guys."Mom looked surprised. "So we shouldn't buy things just to impress others?" Puzzled, Tristan shook his head. "Of course not." "But weren't you wanting to do the same thing with those shoes today?" asked Mom. "Didn't you want that brand just to impress other kids?"Tristan looked at the floor. "Well…maybe." Mom sighed. "I understand what it's like to want nice things, Tristan. But when we want to get things just to impress others, we need to remember where our worth comes from. People's opinions of us can change from one day to the next--they're fleeting, just like the things we own, which will eventually wear out or get lost or broken. But God's opinion of us never changes. Our value comes from the love He showed us by sending Jesus to save us from sin."Mom put a hand on Tristan's shoulder. "Instead of trying to impress people with what you have, let them know you by the way you treat them and show them God's love. They should know you by your heart, not your shoes." –Cynthia Y. Powell

Heart and Sole1303431d-d7f5-4635-ad9e-47855d107891Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Heart and Sole Bible Reading: Philippians 2:3-8 Tristan beamed as he picked up a shoe from the display table. “This is the kind I want, Mom! All the guys are getting shoes like this. The special soles reduce the pounding you get from the gym floor.” Tristan imagined what his friends would say if he showed up at practice wearing these shoes. He looked at his mother hopefully, but she was moving away. “How about this one?” Mom held up a shoe similar to the one Tristan was holding. Tristan made a face and shook his head. “Nobody buys that brand.” Mom sighed in exasperation. “Tristan, I want to buy shoes you like, but I’m not going to pay a lot of money just so you can have a certain brand.” “But I don’t want any other shoes!” “Then you can get along with your old ones,” Mom said, and she hurried him out of the store. “Who was at the door?” asked Mom later that night as she was cooking dinner. “It was Joey,” Tristan said with a scowl. “He just came to show off his new skateboard. He just got one a few months ago, but he bought another one. He just got it to impress the guys.” Mom looked surprised. “So we shouldn’t buy things just to impress others?” Puzzled, Tristan shook his head. “Of course not.” “But weren’t you wanting to do the same thing with those shoes today?” asked Mom. “Didn’t you want that brand just to impress other kids?” Tristan looked at the floor. “Well…maybe.” Mom sighed. “I understand what it’s like to want nice things, Tristan. But when we want to get things just to impress others, we need to remember where our worth comes from. People’s opinions of us can change from one day to the next–they’re fleeting, just like the things we own, which will eventually wear out or get lost or broken. But God’s opinion of us never changes. Our value comes from the love He showed us by sending Jesus to save us from sin.” Mom put a hand on Tristan’s shoulder. “Instead of trying to impress people with what you have, let them know you by the way you treat them and show them God’s love. They should know you by your heart, not your shoes.” –Cynthia Y. Powell How About You?Do you want name-brand clothing and other things everybody else seems to have? It’s good to dress your best and look nice, but that shouldn’t be your focus in your interactions with others. Popular items come and go, along with what people think of you for owning them, but the way you treat others will stay in their minds long after. Instead of showing off things you have, show others the love you have in Jesus. Today’s Key Verse:Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. (NIV) (Philippians 2:3 ) Today’s Key Thought:Don’t dress to impress

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:3-8 Tristan beamed as he picked up a shoe from the display table. “This is the kind I want, Mom! All the guys are getting shoes like this. The special soles reduce the pounding you get from the gym floor.” Tristan imagined what his friends would say if he showed up at practice wearing these shoes. He looked at his mother hopefully, but she was moving away. “How about this one?” Mom held up a shoe similar to the one Tristan was holding. Tristan made a face and shook his head. “Nobody buys that brand.” Mom sighed in exasperation. “Tristan, I want to buy shoes you like, but I’m not going to pay a lot of money just so you can have a certain brand.” “But I don’t want any other shoes!” “Then you can get along with your old ones,” Mom said, and she hurried him out of the store. “Who was at the door?” asked Mom later that night as she was cooking dinner. “It was Joey,” Tristan said with a scowl. “He just came to show off his new skateboard. He just got one a few months ago, but he bought another one. He just got it to impress the guys.” Mom looked surprised. “So we shouldn’t buy things just to impress others?” Puzzled, Tristan shook his head. “Of course not.” “But weren’t you wanting to do the same thing with those shoes today?” asked Mom. “Didn’t you want that brand just to impress other kids?” Tristan looked at the floor. “Well…maybe.” Mom sighed. “I understand what it’s like to want nice things, Tristan. But when we want to get things just to impress others, we need to remember where our worth comes from. People’s opinions of us can change from one day to the next–they’re fleeting, just like the things we own, which will eventually wear out or get lost or broken. But God’s opinion of us never changes. Our value comes from the love He showed us by sending Jesus to save us from sin.” Mom put a hand on Tristan’s shoulder. “Instead of trying to impress people with what you have, let them know you by the way you treat them and show them God’s love. They should know you by your heart, not your shoes.” –Cynthia Y. Powell How About You?Do you want name-brand clothing and other things everybody else seems to have? It’s good to dress your best and look nice, but that shouldn’t be your focus in your interactions with others. Popular items come and go, along with what people think of you for owning them, but the way you treat others will stay in their minds long after. Instead of showing off things you have, show others the love you have in Jesus. Today’s Key Verse:Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. (NIV) (Philippians 2:3 ) Today’s Key Thought:Don’t dress to impress

Heart and Sole 344600a3-e570-47ae-bc1d-8fb5e0c0209cMon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2025)6cfee267-85de-4a1d-b2ae-ef3d60de98a8Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Summary of Sacred Scripture (2025) Today, we arrive, with Fr. Mike, at the In Brief section for Article III. Together, we revisit eight of the main ideas or “nuggets” from the readings of the past six days. Fr. Mike concludes this section by reminding us of the importance of the unity between and veneration of the 46 books of the Old Testament and the 27 of the New. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 134-141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today, we arrive, with Fr. Mike, at the In Brief section for Article III. Together, we revisit eight of the main ideas or “nuggets” from the readings of the past six days. Fr. Mike concludes this section by reminding us of the importance of the unity between and veneration of the 46 books of the Old Testament and the 27 of the New. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 134-141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 19: Summary of Sacred Scripture (2025)510f5687-245f-4a22-a7c3-a89c687c2b95Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Summary of Sacred Scripture (2025) Today, we arrive, with Fr. Mike, at the In Brief section for Article III. Together, we revisit eight of the main ideas or “nuggets” from the readings of the past six days. Fr. Mike concludes this section by reminding us of the importance of the unity between and veneration of the 46 books of the Old Testament and the 27 of the New. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 134-141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today, we arrive, with Fr. Mike, at the In Brief section for Article III. Together, we revisit eight of the main ideas or “nuggets” from the readings of the past six days. Fr. Mike concludes this section by reminding us of the importance of the unity between and veneration of the 46 books of the Old Testament and the 27 of the New. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 134-141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 19: Summary of Sacred Scripture (2025)519af7a1-21a3-4ecd-b44f-334dac6161a2Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2025)9198c4b8-e304-4a90-b3af-1e90d63a9ee7Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2025)b1913a7d-2dab-4851-bc30-203849d270c9Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2025)079b7605-f09f-46d4-afc0-413d4b4fc377Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Summary of Sacred Scripture (2026) Today, we arrive, with Fr. Mike, at the In Brief section for Article III. Together, we revisit eight of the main ideas or “nuggets” from the readings of the past six days. Fr. Mike concludes this section by reminding us of the importance of the unity between and veneration of the 46 books of the Old Testament and the 27 of the New. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 134-141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today, we arrive, with Fr. Mike, at the In Brief section for Article III. Together, we revisit eight of the main ideas or “nuggets” from the readings of the past six days. Fr. Mike concludes this section by reminding us of the importance of the unity between and veneration of the 46 books of the Old Testament and the 27 of the New. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 134-141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 19: Summary of Sacred Scripture (2026)a0384b96-b351-441d-bd4e-05e66168f7beSun, 19 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDangerous BaitBraelyn dropped her fishline over the side of the boat and watched the bait sink into the water. "That worm squirming on my hook looks so gross! How could a fish possibly want to eat it?" Dad chuckled. "It doesn't look very appealing to us, but to a fish, it's food." "I'd rather starve!" said Braelyn. Dad smiled. "You might look at it differently if you were a fish."Braelyn's brother Judson cast his line across the water. "The fish don't notice the sharp hook hidden inside the yummy-looking worms. All they think about is how good the worm will taste. They don't think about what might happen after they bite." "I guess not," said Braelyn. "If they knew they'd get hooked, they wouldn't bite, no matter how juicy the worm looked." "Maybe not, but they might," said Dad. "Sometimes we can be like fish."Braelyn grimaced. "You won't ever see me biting on a worm!" Dad laughed. "No, not a worm. But what about some other kind of bait? I'm thinking of times when there's something we really want to do, but we know it's wrong. You could say that Satan baits a hook with things that tempt us to make bad decisions." "So it's like Satan is fishing for us?" asked Judson. "Something like that," said Dad. "He likes to trick us by tempting us with things that look good. Unfortunately, it's easy to fall for his bait and end up making sinful choices that go against God and who He calls us to be as His children." A faint tug came from Braelyn's line, and she gasped. She reeled in a small bluegill and held it up. "Do I have to let it go?"Reaching for the fish's mouth, Dad said, "Let's give this fish a second chance.""Hey, that's like what Jesus does for us!" Judson exclaimed. "You're right!" said Dad. "Jesus died on the cross and rose again to free us from the power of sin and Satan. That means we can resist Satan's bait. And when we do sin, Jesus will always forgive us.""Next time I'm tempted to do something wrong, I'll remember these fish," said Braelyn. "And even if I get hooked, I know that Jesus will give me a second chance!" –Chip Montgomery

Braelyn dropped her fishline over the side of the boat and watched the bait sink into the water. "That worm squirming on my hook looks so gross! How could a fish possibly want to eat it?" Dad chuckled. "It doesn't look very appealing to us, but to a fish, it's food." "I'd rather starve!" said Braelyn. Dad smiled. "You might look at it differently if you were a fish."Braelyn's brother Judson cast his line across the water. "The fish don't notice the sharp hook hidden inside the yummy-looking worms. All they think about is how good the worm will taste. They don't think about what might happen after they bite." "I guess not," said Braelyn. "If they knew they'd get hooked, they wouldn't bite, no matter how juicy the worm looked." "Maybe not, but they might," said Dad. "Sometimes we can be like fish."Braelyn grimaced. "You won't ever see me biting on a worm!" Dad laughed. "No, not a worm. But what about some other kind of bait? I'm thinking of times when there's something we really want to do, but we know it's wrong. You could say that Satan baits a hook with things that tempt us to make bad decisions." "So it's like Satan is fishing for us?" asked Judson. "Something like that," said Dad. "He likes to trick us by tempting us with things that look good. Unfortunately, it's easy to fall for his bait and end up making sinful choices that go against God and who He calls us to be as His children." A faint tug came from Braelyn's line, and she gasped. She reeled in a small bluegill and held it up. "Do I have to let it go?"Reaching for the fish's mouth, Dad said, "Let's give this fish a second chance.""Hey, that's like what Jesus does for us!" Judson exclaimed. "You're right!" said Dad. "Jesus died on the cross and rose again to free us from the power of sin and Satan. That means we can resist Satan's bait. And when we do sin, Jesus will always forgive us.""Next time I'm tempted to do something wrong, I'll remember these fish," said Braelyn. "And even if I get hooked, I know that Jesus will give me a second chance!" –Chip Montgomery

Dangerous Bait807c60bd-913c-48fc-8a31-39b2831a4a0eSun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Dangerous Bait Bible Reading: James 4:4-8; 1 Peter 5:8-10 Braelyn dropped her fishline over the side of the boat and watched the bait sink into the water. “That worm squirming on my hook looks so gross! How could a fish possibly want to eat it?” Dad chuckled. “It doesn’t look very appealing to us, but to a fish, it’s food.” “I’d rather starve!” said Braelyn. Dad smiled. “You might look at it differently if you were a fish.” Braelyn’s brother Judson cast his line across the water. “The fish don’t notice the sharp hook hidden inside the yummy-looking worms. All they think about is how good the worm will taste. They don’t think about what might happen after they bite.” “I guess not,” said Braelyn. “If they knew they’d get hooked, they wouldn’t bite, no matter how juicy the worm looked.” “Maybe not, but they might,” said Dad. “Sometimes we can be like fish.” Braelyn grimaced. “You won’t ever see me biting on a worm!” Dad laughed. “No, not a worm. But what about some other kind of bait? I’m thinking of times when there’s something we really want to do, but we know it’s wrong. You could say that Satan baits a hook with things that tempt us to make bad decisions.” “So it’s like Satan is fishing for us?” asked Judson. “Something like that,” said Dad. “He likes to trick us by tempting us with things that look good. Unfortunately, it’s easy to fall for his bait and end up making sinful choices that go against God and who He calls us to be as His children.” A faint tug came from Braelyn’s line, and she gasped. She reeled in a small bluegill and held it up. “Do I have to let it go?” Reaching for the fish’s mouth, Dad said, “Let’s give this fish a second chance.” “Hey, that’s like what Jesus does for us!” Judson exclaimed. “You’re right!” said Dad. “Jesus died on the cross and rose again to free us from the power of sin and Satan. That means we can resist Satan’s bait. And when we do sin, Jesus will always forgive us.” “Next time I’m tempted to do something wrong, I’ll remember these fish,” said Braelyn. “And even if I get hooked, I know that Jesus will give me a second chance!” –Chip Montgomery How About You?Can you think of a time when you got hooked by the bait of sin? Maybe you were tempted by something that seemed good at first but turned out to be a trap that got you to do something wrong. When you give in to temptation, remember that Jesus will always forgive you when you confess your sin to Him. Because He has freed you from sin, and it holds no power over you anymore. Trust Him to help you resist Satan’s bait. Today’s Key Verse:Humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (NLT) (James 4:7) Today’s Key Thought:Don’t take Satan’s bait

Bible Reading: James 4:4-8; 1 Peter 5:8-10 Braelyn dropped her fishline over the side of the boat and watched the bait sink into the water. “That worm squirming on my hook looks so gross! How could a fish possibly want to eat it?” Dad chuckled. “It doesn’t look very appealing to us, but to a fish, it’s food.” “I’d rather starve!” said Braelyn. Dad smiled. “You might look at it differently if you were a fish.” Braelyn’s brother Judson cast his line across the water. “The fish don’t notice the sharp hook hidden inside the yummy-looking worms. All they think about is how good the worm will taste. They don’t think about what might happen after they bite.” “I guess not,” said Braelyn. “If they knew they’d get hooked, they wouldn’t bite, no matter how juicy the worm looked.” “Maybe not, but they might,” said Dad. “Sometimes we can be like fish.” Braelyn grimaced. “You won’t ever see me biting on a worm!” Dad laughed. “No, not a worm. But what about some other kind of bait? I’m thinking of times when there’s something we really want to do, but we know it’s wrong. You could say that Satan baits a hook with things that tempt us to make bad decisions.” “So it’s like Satan is fishing for us?” asked Judson. “Something like that,” said Dad. “He likes to trick us by tempting us with things that look good. Unfortunately, it’s easy to fall for his bait and end up making sinful choices that go against God and who He calls us to be as His children.” A faint tug came from Braelyn’s line, and she gasped. She reeled in a small bluegill and held it up. “Do I have to let it go?” Reaching for the fish’s mouth, Dad said, “Let’s give this fish a second chance.” “Hey, that’s like what Jesus does for us!” Judson exclaimed. “You’re right!” said Dad. “Jesus died on the cross and rose again to free us from the power of sin and Satan. That means we can resist Satan’s bait. And when we do sin, Jesus will always forgive us.” “Next time I’m tempted to do something wrong, I’ll remember these fish,” said Braelyn. “And even if I get hooked, I know that Jesus will give me a second chance!” –Chip Montgomery How About You?Can you think of a time when you got hooked by the bait of sin? Maybe you were tempted by something that seemed good at first but turned out to be a trap that got you to do something wrong. When you give in to temptation, remember that Jesus will always forgive you when you confess your sin to Him. Because He has freed you from sin, and it holds no power over you anymore. Trust Him to help you resist Satan’s bait. Today’s Key Verse:Humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (NLT) (James 4:7) Today’s Key Thought:Don’t take Satan’s bait

Dangerous Bait 7a09007a-0548-4ca4-877b-8e5e9fd9aae1Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/19/25 On Purpose: Be Great Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Why be great? A powerful goal in life is to be great. To be able to say, "I am good at this" regardless of comparison, but with an eye towards real excellence. At the same time, even when we have a goal and have a plan, we all need to be motivated by WHY. Mass Readings from January 19, 2025: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 96:1-3, 7-101 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Why be great? A powerful goal in life is to be great. To be able to say, "I am good at this" regardless of comparison, but with an eye towards real excellence. At the same time, even when we have a goal and have a plan, we all need to be motivated by WHY. Mass Readings from January 19, 2025: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 96:1-3, 7-101 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

full01/19/25 On Purpose: Be Great3fb0b770-60c0-4870-840a-b9e0d1e9fdffSat, 18 Jan 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/19/25 On Purpose: Be Great Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Why be great? A powerful goal in life is to be great. To be able to say, "I am good at this" regardless of comparison, but with an eye towards real excellence. At the same time, even when we have a goal and have a plan, we all need to be motivated by WHY. Mass Readings from January 19, 2025: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 96:1-3, 7-101 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Why be great? A powerful goal in life is to be great. To be able to say, "I am good at this" regardless of comparison, but with an eye towards real excellence. At the same time, even when we have a goal and have a plan, we all need to be motivated by WHY. Mass Readings from January 19, 2025: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 96:1-3, 7-101 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

full01/19/25 On Purpose: Be Great57739b7c-238f-46be-ae69-8c71b1cdf82dSat, 18 Jan 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2025)18020dba-2f5c-460f-9d81-56bd9f0643fbSat, 18 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Unity of the Testaments (2025) Fr. Mike unpacks the vital unity between the Old and New Testaments. Together, we examine prefigurements and types from the Old Testament being fulfilled in the New. We also examine the importance of the study of Scripture for each and every Catholic. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 128-133. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike unpacks the vital unity between the Old and New Testaments. Together, we examine prefigurements and types from the Old Testament being fulfilled in the New. We also examine the importance of the study of Scripture for each and every Catholic. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 128-133. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 18: The Unity of the Testaments (2025)57f9272d-6874-4f22-9ef5-ff8fa3257cedSat, 18 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Unity of the Testaments (2025) Fr. Mike unpacks the vital unity between the Old and New Testaments. Together, we examine prefigurements and types from the Old Testament being fulfilled in the New. We also examine the importance of the study of Scripture for each and every Catholic. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 128-133. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike unpacks the vital unity between the Old and New Testaments. Together, we examine prefigurements and types from the Old Testament being fulfilled in the New. We also examine the importance of the study of Scripture for each and every Catholic. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 128-133. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 18: The Unity of the Testaments (2025)ba13eca3-47db-4024-b43d-c44e521deab2Sat, 18 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2025)33ef1d52-c485-4f6f-9a40-8902dc736df7Sat, 18 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2025)1366b2ec-ac96-4bf8-9821-16c8ba7fb00dSat, 18 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2025) Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2025)d9efa82b-d0e2-45d5-abf9-f5b9ef95ba39Sat, 18 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJust Say ThanksStella trudged quietly home from the school bus stop. After three weeks of living with Grandma Ruth, Stella still hadn't made any friends on her new bus. Grandma Ruth kept reminding her that it takes time to build friendships."I'm home, Grandma Ruth!" Stella called, opening the door to their apartment."I have something to show you, sweetie!" Stella hung her backpack on a hook and hugged her grandmother. "What do you want me to see?" Stella asked."Come here!" Grandma Ruth steered Stella to the tiny room they had converted into a bedroom for her. On the bed, Stella glimpsed a surprise. Her most cherished doll, Claudette, lay propped against the pillows wearing a new outfit: purple corduroy overalls and a pink shirt. It complemented the doll's chocolate-brown hair perfectly.Stella gasped. "Oh, Grandma Ruth! My favorite colors!" She rushed to the bed and cradled Claudette in her arms.Grandma Ruth sat next to Stella. "I'm glad you like it, honey--you outgrew those pants long ago. We'll buy you some clothes that fit better. But those pants made a great outfit for Claudette! I whipped that up on my sewing machine today.""Thank you, Grandma Ruth." Stella looked down, her smile fading."What's wrong, sweetie?""You let me come live with you, and you sewed new clothes for my doll. I don't have anything for you. All I can do is say thanks."Grandma Ruth put her arm around Stella. "That's all you need to say. I love you, and I'm so happy you're my granddaughter. You're also God's child, Stella. When you put your faith in Jesus as your Savior last summer, God forgave your sins and brought you into His family. And just like I'm happy to be your grandma, God is happy to be your Father.""He is?" "Yes, sweetie. He blesses us because He wants to, and we don't have to pay Him back for it. In fact, we could never pay God back for all He does for us.""So, I just say thanks to God?" Stella asked."That's right! We can express our gratitude by thanking and praising Him for all He's done for us."Stella grinned. "Then let's say thanks to God right now!" –Allison Wilson Lee

Stella trudged quietly home from the school bus stop. After three weeks of living with Grandma Ruth, Stella still hadn't made any friends on her new bus. Grandma Ruth kept reminding her that it takes time to build friendships."I'm home, Grandma Ruth!" Stella called, opening the door to their apartment."I have something to show you, sweetie!" Stella hung her backpack on a hook and hugged her grandmother. "What do you want me to see?" Stella asked."Come here!" Grandma Ruth steered Stella to the tiny room they had converted into a bedroom for her. On the bed, Stella glimpsed a surprise. Her most cherished doll, Claudette, lay propped against the pillows wearing a new outfit: purple corduroy overalls and a pink shirt. It complemented the doll's chocolate-brown hair perfectly.Stella gasped. "Oh, Grandma Ruth! My favorite colors!" She rushed to the bed and cradled Claudette in her arms.Grandma Ruth sat next to Stella. "I'm glad you like it, honey--you outgrew those pants long ago. We'll buy you some clothes that fit better. But those pants made a great outfit for Claudette! I whipped that up on my sewing machine today.""Thank you, Grandma Ruth." Stella looked down, her smile fading."What's wrong, sweetie?""You let me come live with you, and you sewed new clothes for my doll. I don't have anything for you. All I can do is say thanks."Grandma Ruth put her arm around Stella. "That's all you need to say. I love you, and I'm so happy you're my granddaughter. You're also God's child, Stella. When you put your faith in Jesus as your Savior last summer, God forgave your sins and brought you into His family. And just like I'm happy to be your grandma, God is happy to be your Father.""He is?" "Yes, sweetie. He blesses us because He wants to, and we don't have to pay Him back for it. In fact, we could never pay God back for all He does for us.""So, I just say thanks to God?" Stella asked."That's right! We can express our gratitude by thanking and praising Him for all He's done for us."Stella grinned. "Then let's say thanks to God right now!" –Allison Wilson Lee

Just Say Thanks06ac088b-2137-408c-9356-7b161c5c9183Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Just Say Thanks Bible Reading: Psalm 95:1-7; James 1:17 Stella trudged quietly home from the school bus stop. After three weeks of living with Grandma Ruth, Stella still hadn’t made any friends on her new bus. Grandma Ruth kept reminding her that it takes time to build friendships. “I’m home, Grandma Ruth!” Stella called, opening the door to their apartment. “I have something to show you, sweetie!” Stella hung her backpack on a hook and hugged her grandmother. “What do you want me to see?” Stella asked. “Come here!” Grandma Ruth steered Stella to the tiny room they had converted into a bedroom for her. On the bed, Stella glimpsed a surprise. Her most cherished doll, Claudette, lay propped against the pillows wearing a new outfit: purple corduroy overalls and a pink shirt. It complemented the doll’s chocolate-brown hair perfectly. Stella gasped. “Oh, Grandma Ruth! My favorite colors!” She rushed to the bed and cradled Claudette in her arms. Grandma Ruth sat next to Stella. “I’m glad you like it, honey–you outgrew those pants long ago. We’ll buy you some clothes that fit better. But those pants made a great outfit for Claudette! I whipped that up on my sewing machine today.” “Thank you, Grandma Ruth.” Stella looked down, her smile fading. “What’s wrong, sweetie?” “You let me come live with you, and you sewed new clothes for my doll. I don’t have anything for you. All I can do is say thanks.” Grandma Ruth put her arm around Stella. “That’s all you need to say. I love you, and I’m so happy you’re my granddaughter. You’re also God’s child, Stella. When you put your faith in Jesus as your Savior last summer, God forgave your sins and brought you into His family. And just like I’m happy to be your grandma, God is happy to be your Father.” “He is?” “Yes, sweetie. He blesses us because He wants to, and we don’t have to pay Him back for it. In fact, we could never pay God back for all He does for us.” “So, I just say thanks to God?” Stella asked. “That’s right! We can express our gratitude by thanking and praising Him for all He’s done for us.” Stella grinned. “Then let’s say thanks to God right now!” –Allison Wilson Lee How About You?What do you do when saying thank you for a wonderful gift doesn’t feel like enough? Maybe we think we must buy the giver a present to pay them back. But with God, we can trust that He shares His blessings with us because He wants to be good to His children. And the best we can say in response is simply, “Thank you!” Today’s Key Verse:Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. (NIV) (1 Chronicles 16:34 ) Today’s Key Thought:God loves a grateful heart

Bible Reading: Psalm 95:1-7; James 1:17 Stella trudged quietly home from the school bus stop. After three weeks of living with Grandma Ruth, Stella still hadn’t made any friends on her new bus. Grandma Ruth kept reminding her that it takes time to build friendships. “I’m home, Grandma Ruth!” Stella called, opening the door to their apartment. “I have something to show you, sweetie!” Stella hung her backpack on a hook and hugged her grandmother. “What do you want me to see?” Stella asked. “Come here!” Grandma Ruth steered Stella to the tiny room they had converted into a bedroom for her. On the bed, Stella glimpsed a surprise. Her most cherished doll, Claudette, lay propped against the pillows wearing a new outfit: purple corduroy overalls and a pink shirt. It complemented the doll’s chocolate-brown hair perfectly. Stella gasped. “Oh, Grandma Ruth! My favorite colors!” She rushed to the bed and cradled Claudette in her arms. Grandma Ruth sat next to Stella. “I’m glad you like it, honey–you outgrew those pants long ago. We’ll buy you some clothes that fit better. But those pants made a great outfit for Claudette! I whipped that up on my sewing machine today.” “Thank you, Grandma Ruth.” Stella looked down, her smile fading. “What’s wrong, sweetie?” “You let me come live with you, and you sewed new clothes for my doll. I don’t have anything for you. All I can do is say thanks.” Grandma Ruth put her arm around Stella. “That’s all you need to say. I love you, and I’m so happy you’re my granddaughter. You’re also God’s child, Stella. When you put your faith in Jesus as your Savior last summer, God forgave your sins and brought you into His family. And just like I’m happy to be your grandma, God is happy to be your Father.” “He is?” “Yes, sweetie. He blesses us because He wants to, and we don’t have to pay Him back for it. In fact, we could never pay God back for all He does for us.” “So, I just say thanks to God?” Stella asked. “That’s right! We can express our gratitude by thanking and praising Him for all He’s done for us.” Stella grinned. “Then let’s say thanks to God right now!” –Allison Wilson Lee How About You?What do you do when saying thank you for a wonderful gift doesn’t feel like enough? Maybe we think we must buy the giver a present to pay them back. But with God, we can trust that He shares His blessings with us because He wants to be good to His children. And the best we can say in response is simply, “Thank you!” Today’s Key Verse:Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. (NIV) (1 Chronicles 16:34 ) Today’s Key Thought:God loves a grateful heart

Just Say Thanks bfcde658-117a-4726-97e7-ee0f4d651bc1Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDeny Yourself Pleasure | Girls Gone BibleHiiiii GGB:)   in this week's episode, we discuss the importance of denying your flesh and overcoming temptation, resisting the pursuit of worldly pleasures as the ultimate goal in life. Drawing from Ecclesiastes and Solomon's reflections, we examine how chasing wealth, pleasure, and material desires leaves the soul empty.   Life's purpose is not found in chasing temporary pleasures but in pursuing a relationship with Jesus. Together, we reflect on how shifting our priorities to align with Christ leads to true joy, fulfillment, and purpose.   We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   episode starts at 24 minutes.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiiii GGB:)   in this week's episode, we discuss the importance of denying your flesh and overcoming temptation, resisting the pursuit of worldly pleasures as the ultimate goal in life. Drawing from Ecclesiastes and Solomon's reflections, we examine how chasing wealth, pleasure, and material desires leaves the soul empty.   Life's purpose is not found in chasing temporary pleasures but in pursuing a relationship with Jesus. Together, we reflect on how shifting our priorities to align with Christ leads to true joy, fulfillment, and purpose.   We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   episode starts at 24 minutes.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullDeny Yourself Pleasure | Girls Gone Bible95492b16-5f54-49f5-9a53-283e82ff53f2Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagswhy does God let bad things happen? | UPDATE on california firesHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined with Ashley Hetherington. This episode is not like our normal episode because we are filming in a hotel, on a Macbook, sharing updates on the California fires. Ally and Ashley talk about what the Lord has been teaching them during these times and how in the midst of devastation, He is still faithful. "The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.” Psalm 91:14-16 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined with Ashley Hetherington. This episode is not like our normal episode because we are filming in a hotel, on a Macbook, sharing updates on the California fires. Ally and Ashley talk about what the Lord has been teaching them during these times and how in the midst of devastation, He is still faithful. "The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.” Psalm 91:14-16 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullwhy does God let bad things happen? | UPDATE on california fires73011f91-81a2-434e-bd8f-169b2220f74eFri, 17 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +00002894https://216.73.216.191/allTagswhy does God let bad things happen? | UPDATE on california firesHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined with Ashley Hetherington. This episode is not like our normal episode because we are filming in a hotel, on a Macbook, sharing updates on the California fires. Ally and Ashley talk about what the Lord has been teaching them during these times and how in the midst of devastation, He is still faithful. "The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.” Psalm 91:14-16 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined with Ashley Hetherington. This episode is not like our normal episode because we are filming in a hotel, on a Macbook, sharing updates on the California fires. Ally and Ashley talk about what the Lord has been teaching them during these times and how in the midst of devastation, He is still faithful. "The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.” Psalm 91:14-16 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullwhy does God let bad things happen? | UPDATE on california fires737f4ec4-b775-4f56-9505-0d045c3ee8cfFri, 17 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 196: This Is The One Skill That Will Guarantee Your Success! (Even Against Smarter, Better & Richer People): Codie SanchezIn this moment, small business expert, Codie Sanchez discusses how speed and self belief are the core traits for success. Some of the most successful people in the world have what has been labelled a ‘reality distortion field’. This is a personal energy that makes the people are you believe that they can achieve impossible tasks. Codie says that we actually all have this ability, and can make ourselves belief we are capable of achieving anything, and as a result we are more likely to achieve what we set set our minds to. Secondly, people need to adopt a bias towards action and decrease the time between thinking and doing. Codie says that time is the most important currency of our lives and too often we waste it by not having a sense of urgency. By taking action quickly, you can learn and adapt on the path to success before others have even started. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//HMr9oSCneQb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link//HzxlTZFneQb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Codie's Book: https://lnk.to/main-street-millionaire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, small business expert, Codie Sanchez discusses how speed and self belief are the core traits for success. Some of the most successful people in the world have what has been labelled a ‘reality distortion field’. This is a personal energy that makes the people are you believe that they can achieve impossible tasks. Codie says that we actually all have this ability, and can make ourselves belief we are capable of achieving anything, and as a result we are more likely to achieve what we set set our minds to. Secondly, people need to adopt a bias towards action and decrease the time between thinking and doing. Codie says that time is the most important currency of our lives and too often we waste it by not having a sense of urgency. By taking action quickly, you can learn and adapt on the path to success before others have even started. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//HMr9oSCneQb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link//HzxlTZFneQb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Codie's Book: https://lnk.to/main-street-millionaire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 196: This Is The One Skill That Will Guarantee Your Success! (Even Against Smarter, Better & Richer People): Codie Sanchez6084f389-ab1a-49f7-871f-410a2e21eaa0Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:31:00 +0000945https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2025) Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2025)b8a7c5e1-7654-4884-bef5-6fa91bd716feFri, 17 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: The Canon of Scripture (2025) Fr. Mike explores the formation of the canon of Scripture. He emphasizes the importance of contemplating and venerating all 73 books of both the New and Old Testaments given to us through Sacred Tradition. Together, with Fr. Mike, we further examine the definition of the canon of Scripture throughout history, spanning from the late 4th to the mid-15th century. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 120-127. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the formation of the canon of Scripture. He emphasizes the importance of contemplating and venerating all 73 books of both the New and Old Testaments given to us through Sacred Tradition. Together, with Fr. Mike, we further examine the definition of the canon of Scripture throughout history, spanning from the late 4th to the mid-15th century. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 120-127. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 17: The Canon of Scripture (2025)ae786764-da34-46fd-bfa3-d2ec6ceb0f03Fri, 17 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: The Canon of Scripture (2025) Fr. Mike explores the formation of the canon of Scripture. He emphasizes the importance of contemplating and venerating all 73 books of both the New and Old Testaments given to us through Sacred Tradition. Together, with Fr. Mike, we further examine the definition of the canon of Scripture throughout history, spanning from the late 4th to the mid-15th century. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 120-127. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the formation of the canon of Scripture. He emphasizes the importance of contemplating and venerating all 73 books of both the New and Old Testaments given to us through Sacred Tradition. Together, with Fr. Mike, we further examine the definition of the canon of Scripture throughout history, spanning from the late 4th to the mid-15th century. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 120-127. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 17: The Canon of Scripture (2025)91591ffe-9340-407b-aeeb-b17ad1d65fb6Fri, 17 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2025) Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2025)1a388e82-dc78-4de8-b7b2-53dd4e1afcc7Fri, 17 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2025) Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2025)9395faa8-7af8-4fa7-a87a-d8c42aca8405Fri, 17 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2025) Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2025)aed2820e-9f88-4ed7-bd9d-72fe22b977c1Fri, 17 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPuzzled with Patience"That doesn't go there, Jamar," Aisha chided, taking the jigsaw puzzle piece out of her baby brother's hand. "Put it here." She showed Jamar how to use the piece to complete the orange fish. Instead of doing what Aisha told him, however, Jamar put the piece into his mouth. Drool dribbled down his chin."Stop that!" Aisha exclaimed. "You'll ruin it." She snatched back the puzzle piece and jammed it into place. She was beginning to regret agreeing to play with Jamar. Sometimes he could be a real pain."Be patient, Aisha," Mom said. She was watching them from the door. "He's only two, after all.""But this is taking forever," Aisha moaned. "I'll just do it myself." She picked up two more of the wooden puzzle pieces and began putting the puzzle together alone.Mom came into the room and sat down beside them. "Give him another chance, Aisha," she urged.Aisha didn't see the point, but she handed a piece to her brother. "Put this piece over there, Jamar," she said.At first Jamar held the piece upside down, then backwards. But eventually, he turned it over and put it into place. Aisha clapped her hands excitedly. "Good job, Jamar!" Jamar beamed with pride. Aisha forgot about being frustrated with her baby brother for a moment, and together they finished the puzzle. As soon as they were done, Jamar lost interest and toddled off to play blocks. "You know," Mom said, "watching you and Jamar reminds me of how I feel with God sometimes."Aisha frowned. "Really?""I feel impatient when things in my life don't change as fast as I want them to," Mom explained. "It can be hard to wait for His answers instead of trying to force my own way. But we can trust God with the end result."Mom turned the finished puzzle around. Aisha smiled down at the colorful picture of silly sea life. It was still a little soggy from being in Jamar's mouth, but it looked much better than the jumbled mess of pieces it was before. "Even though we're not always patient, God is patient with us," said Mom. "He is patiently working in our hearts to make us more like Jesus, and we can trust Him to fit all the pieces of our lives together." –Christa Hogan

"That doesn't go there, Jamar," Aisha chided, taking the jigsaw puzzle piece out of her baby brother's hand. "Put it here." She showed Jamar how to use the piece to complete the orange fish. Instead of doing what Aisha told him, however, Jamar put the piece into his mouth. Drool dribbled down his chin."Stop that!" Aisha exclaimed. "You'll ruin it." She snatched back the puzzle piece and jammed it into place. She was beginning to regret agreeing to play with Jamar. Sometimes he could be a real pain."Be patient, Aisha," Mom said. She was watching them from the door. "He's only two, after all.""But this is taking forever," Aisha moaned. "I'll just do it myself." She picked up two more of the wooden puzzle pieces and began putting the puzzle together alone.Mom came into the room and sat down beside them. "Give him another chance, Aisha," she urged.Aisha didn't see the point, but she handed a piece to her brother. "Put this piece over there, Jamar," she said.At first Jamar held the piece upside down, then backwards. But eventually, he turned it over and put it into place. Aisha clapped her hands excitedly. "Good job, Jamar!" Jamar beamed with pride. Aisha forgot about being frustrated with her baby brother for a moment, and together they finished the puzzle. As soon as they were done, Jamar lost interest and toddled off to play blocks. "You know," Mom said, "watching you and Jamar reminds me of how I feel with God sometimes."Aisha frowned. "Really?""I feel impatient when things in my life don't change as fast as I want them to," Mom explained. "It can be hard to wait for His answers instead of trying to force my own way. But we can trust God with the end result."Mom turned the finished puzzle around. Aisha smiled down at the colorful picture of silly sea life. It was still a little soggy from being in Jamar's mouth, but it looked much better than the jumbled mess of pieces it was before. "Even though we're not always patient, God is patient with us," said Mom. "He is patiently working in our hearts to make us more like Jesus, and we can trust Him to fit all the pieces of our lives together." –Christa Hogan

Puzzled with Patience014151ee-3d1d-4a37-8c55-15517cd5af70Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Puzzled with Patience Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 “That doesn’t go there, Jamar,” Aisha chided, taking the jigsaw puzzle piece out of her baby brother’s hand. “Put it here.” She showed Jamar how to use the piece to complete the orange fish. Instead of doing what Aisha told him, however, Jamar put the piece into his mouth. Drool dribbled down his chin. “Stop that!” Aisha exclaimed. “You’ll ruin it.” She snatched back the puzzle piece and jammed it into place. She was beginning to regret agreeing to play with Jamar. Sometimes he could be a real pain. “Be patient, Aisha,” Mom said. She was watching them from the door. “He’s only two, after all.” “But this is taking forever,” Aisha moaned. “I’ll just do it myself.” She picked up two more of the wooden puzzle pieces and began putting the puzzle together alone. Mom came into the room and sat down beside them. “Give him another chance, Aisha,” she urged. Aisha didn’t see the point, but she handed a piece to her brother. “Put this piece over there, Jamar,” she said. At first Jamar held the piece upside down, then backwards. But eventually, he turned it over and put it into place. Aisha clapped her hands excitedly. “Good job, Jamar!” Jamar beamed with pride. Aisha forgot about being frustrated with her baby brother for a moment, and together they finished the puzzle. As soon as they were done, Jamar lost interest and toddled off to play blocks. “You know,” Mom said, “watching you and Jamar reminds me of how I feel with God sometimes.” Aisha frowned. “Really?” “I feel impatient when things in my life don’t change as fast as I want them to,” Mom explained. “It can be hard to wait for His answers instead of trying to force my own way. But we can trust God with the end result.” Mom turned the finished puzzle around. Aisha smiled down at the colorful picture of silly sea life. It was still a little soggy from being in Jamar’s mouth, but it looked much better than the jumbled mess of pieces it was before. “Even though we’re not always patient, God is patient with us,” said Mom. “He is patiently working in our hearts to make us more like Jesus, and we can trust Him to fit all the pieces of our lives together.” –Christa Hogan How About You?Do you have trouble being patient? Even adults have this problem sometimes. But patience is important in life and in our faith. God loves us, and He is always at work, even if we can’t see what He’s doing. He’s patient with us as we grow, and we can trust that the end result will be worth the wait. Today’s Key Verse:The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride. (NIV) (Ecclesiastes 7:8) Today’s Key Thought:Practice patience

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 “That doesn’t go there, Jamar,” Aisha chided, taking the jigsaw puzzle piece out of her baby brother’s hand. “Put it here.” She showed Jamar how to use the piece to complete the orange fish. Instead of doing what Aisha told him, however, Jamar put the piece into his mouth. Drool dribbled down his chin. “Stop that!” Aisha exclaimed. “You’ll ruin it.” She snatched back the puzzle piece and jammed it into place. She was beginning to regret agreeing to play with Jamar. Sometimes he could be a real pain. “Be patient, Aisha,” Mom said. She was watching them from the door. “He’s only two, after all.” “But this is taking forever,” Aisha moaned. “I’ll just do it myself.” She picked up two more of the wooden puzzle pieces and began putting the puzzle together alone. Mom came into the room and sat down beside them. “Give him another chance, Aisha,” she urged. Aisha didn’t see the point, but she handed a piece to her brother. “Put this piece over there, Jamar,” she said. At first Jamar held the piece upside down, then backwards. But eventually, he turned it over and put it into place. Aisha clapped her hands excitedly. “Good job, Jamar!” Jamar beamed with pride. Aisha forgot about being frustrated with her baby brother for a moment, and together they finished the puzzle. As soon as they were done, Jamar lost interest and toddled off to play blocks. “You know,” Mom said, “watching you and Jamar reminds me of how I feel with God sometimes.” Aisha frowned. “Really?” “I feel impatient when things in my life don’t change as fast as I want them to,” Mom explained. “It can be hard to wait for His answers instead of trying to force my own way. But we can trust God with the end result.” Mom turned the finished puzzle around. Aisha smiled down at the colorful picture of silly sea life. It was still a little soggy from being in Jamar’s mouth, but it looked much better than the jumbled mess of pieces it was before. “Even though we’re not always patient, God is patient with us,” said Mom. “He is patiently working in our hearts to make us more like Jesus, and we can trust Him to fit all the pieces of our lives together.” –Christa Hogan How About You?Do you have trouble being patient? Even adults have this problem sometimes. But patience is important in life and in our faith. God loves us, and He is always at work, even if we can’t see what He’s doing. He’s patient with us as we grow, and we can trust that the end result will be worth the wait. Today’s Key Verse:The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride. (NIV) (Ecclesiastes 7:8) Today’s Key Thought:Practice patience

Puzzled with Patience d87ece87-e8bf-4f33-a976-5fdf19ef1005Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat True Humility Really Looks Like What does true humility really look like? Some may believe that a humble person must diminish themselves, becoming small or insignificant. But is that truly the essence of humility? Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a deeper perspective on what it means to be truly humble. He explains that humility actually requires both confidence and honesty. When we speak the truth and live authentically in that truth, we embody the heart of true humility.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What does true humility really look like? Some may believe that a humble person must diminish themselves, becoming small or insignificant. But is that truly the essence of humility? Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a deeper perspective on what it means to be truly humble. He explains that humility actually requires both confidence and honesty. When we speak the truth and live authentically in that truth, we embody the heart of true humility.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat True Humility Really Looks Like317e9297-6197-486a-8ca9-c97ba77252ebThu, 16 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat True Humility Really Looks Like What does true humility really look like? Some may believe that a humble person must diminish themselves, becoming small or insignificant. But is that truly the essence of humility? Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a deeper perspective on what it means to be truly humble. He explains that humility actually requires both confidence and honesty. When we speak the truth and live authentically in that truth, we embody the heart of true humility.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What does true humility really look like? Some may believe that a humble person must diminish themselves, becoming small or insignificant. But is that truly the essence of humility? Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a deeper perspective on what it means to be truly humble. He explains that humility actually requires both confidence and honesty. When we speak the truth and live authentically in that truth, we embody the heart of true humility.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat True Humility Really Looks Like173cd4c9-b7a9-4e66-bacb-a54ee183035eThu, 16 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#902 - 1 Maccabees 11:1-53 – Ptolemy Invades SyriaThis episode is part 16 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, the Ptolemaic Empire (Egypt) invades the Seleucid Empire (Syria) and defeats it. We see Jonathan's skills at diplomacy. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 16 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, the Ptolemaic Empire (Egypt) invades the Seleucid Empire (Syria) and defeats it. We see Jonathan's skills at diplomacy. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#902 - 1 Maccabees 11:1-53 – Ptolemy Invades Syriaca2f324e-deb9-4976-9707-4f03808892f7Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000706https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReacting to Joe Rogan On CatholicismToday we address the controversial anti-Catholic comments made by Joe Rogan on "The Joe Rogan Experience" - the world's most popular podcast. Joe Rogan's anti-Catholic remarks have been heard by hundreds of millions of people, and his weak arguments negatively influence their opinions. John Heinen and Devin Schadt listen to these comments and expose the myths and falsehoods while revealing the truth about the Catholic faith. 🔴 🔴 SPONSORS 🔵 The Rosary In a Year with Fr. Mark-Mary - Click Here 🟠 Exodus 90 - Starts on Jan. 20 - START FOR FREE Click Here  QUESTION OF THE WEEK: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1 h 20 mins of episode 191 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we go deeper into how men can better prepare and combat these lies: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Enjoy 20 unique sessions, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we address the controversial anti-Catholic comments made by Joe Rogan on "The Joe Rogan Experience" - the world's most popular podcast. Joe Rogan's anti-Catholic remarks have been heard by hundreds of millions of people, and his weak arguments negatively influence their opinions. John Heinen and Devin Schadt listen to these comments and expose the myths and falsehoods while revealing the truth about the Catholic faith. 🔴 🔴 SPONSORS 🔵 The Rosary In a Year with Fr. Mark-Mary - Click Here 🟠 Exodus 90 - Starts on Jan. 20 - START FOR FREE Click Here  QUESTION OF THE WEEK: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1 h 20 mins of episode 191 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we go deeper into how men can better prepare and combat these lies: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Enjoy 20 unique sessions, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullReacting to Joe Rogan On Catholicismd7821ed6-8356-4a34-b2f8-e80c7e3438b8Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +00003906https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKeto Diet Specialist: What The Keto Diet Is Really Doing To Your Body! Can It Cure 43% Of Mental Illnesses? The Truth About The Keto Diet!Could the secret to better mental health be on your plate? Dr Georgia Ede explains how the right diet can profoundly impact your mental well-being    Dr Georgia Ede is a Harvard trained psychiatrist specialising in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry. She is the author of the book, ‘Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: A powerful plan to improve mood, overcome anxiety and protect memory for a lifetime of optimal mental health’.  In this conversation, Dr Georgia and Steven discuss topics such as, how the keto diet impacts mental health, the importance of balanced insulin levels, the link between keto and weight loss, and the secret to staying on the keto diet.  00:00 Intro 02:12 What Do You Do? 02:31 Is Metabolic Psychiatry a New Term? 03:48 Why Is the Ketogenic Diet at the Heart of Your Work? 04:51 What's Your Academic Experience? 05:48 What Does Practicing Psychiatry Involve? 06:18 When Did Nutrition Become Part of Your Career? 07:49 Social Component of Mental Illnesses 09:57 The Eureka Moment 17:00 Adapting Diet to Personal Needs 19:05 Fundamental Principles of a Healthy Diet: Nourish, Protect, Energize 21:56 Diet Personalization: Trial and Error 25:22 What Is the Ketogenic Diet? 27:15 What Does the Ketogenic Diet Do to the Brain? 29:53 Impact of the Ketogenic Diet on Refractory Mental Illnesses 34:17 Calorie Restriction 35:31 Alternative Ways of Lowering Insulin Levels 37:37 Why Is the Ketogenic Diet Difficult to Sustain? 41:26 Keto-Adaptation or Keto-Flu 45:37 Misconceptions About the Foods Included in the Ketogenic Diet 47:05 Is Ketosis a State? 50:57 Getting Into Ketosis 53:44 Connection Between Food and Neurodivergent Disorders 56:06 Why Are Dietary Modifications Not Commonly Prescribed to Alleviate Symptoms of ADHD? 57:56 Are ADHD Medications Helpful in Some Cases? 1:02:52 Research on the Link Between Ketogenic Diet and ADHD 1:04:04 Could ADHD Lead to Diabetes? 1:09:33 Benefits of Ketogenic Diet for People With Food Addiction 1:13:50 Depression, Anxiety, and ADHD - Case Study 1:21:08 Carnivore Diet 1:22:19 Do We Need Fiber? 1:25:50 Is the Carnivore Diet Sustainable Without Supplementation? 1:29:33 Why Does the Ketogenic Diet Help With Losing Weight? 1:35:09 What Part of Your Work Overlays With Psychology? 1:37:12 How Do You Approach Challenges With Adopting the Ketogenic Diet? 1:40:23 Ketogenic Diet's Role in Reducing Anxiety 1:43:23 Question From the Previous Guest 1:45:29 What Would You Say Someone On Their Death Bed? Follow Dr Georgia:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/g08I8wNVqPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/g2s0hzPVqPb  TikTok - https://bit.ly/41XQofT  YouTube - https://bit.ly/40lfrbv  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/3g4HsJvcsPb  Website Resources - https://bit.ly/4fOrC4Y  Keto Diet for Mental Health Training Program - https://g2ul0.app.link/p5eQeZEcsPb  Free Clinician Directory - https://g2ul0.app.link/5lhpZ4zcsPb  Spotify: You can purchase Dr Georgia’s book, ‘Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/yukl31VVqPb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off 1% Diary: Join the waitlist to be the first to hear about the next drop of The 1% Diary!  https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the secret to better mental health be on your plate? Dr Georgia Ede explains how the right diet can profoundly impact your mental well-being    Dr Georgia Ede is a Harvard trained psychiatrist specialising in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry. She is the author of the book, ‘Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: A powerful plan to improve mood, overcome anxiety and protect memory for a lifetime of optimal mental health’.  In this conversation, Dr Georgia and Steven discuss topics such as, how the keto diet impacts mental health, the importance of balanced insulin levels, the link between keto and weight loss, and the secret to staying on the keto diet.  00:00 Intro 02:12 What Do You Do? 02:31 Is Metabolic Psychiatry a New Term? 03:48 Why Is the Ketogenic Diet at the Heart of Your Work? 04:51 What's Your Academic Experience? 05:48 What Does Practicing Psychiatry Involve? 06:18 When Did Nutrition Become Part of Your Career? 07:49 Social Component of Mental Illnesses 09:57 The Eureka Moment 17:00 Adapting Diet to Personal Needs 19:05 Fundamental Principles of a Healthy Diet: Nourish, Protect, Energize 21:56 Diet Personalization: Trial and Error 25:22 What Is the Ketogenic Diet? 27:15 What Does the Ketogenic Diet Do to the Brain? 29:53 Impact of the Ketogenic Diet on Refractory Mental Illnesses 34:17 Calorie Restriction 35:31 Alternative Ways of Lowering Insulin Levels 37:37 Why Is the Ketogenic Diet Difficult to Sustain? 41:26 Keto-Adaptation or Keto-Flu 45:37 Misconceptions About the Foods Included in the Ketogenic Diet 47:05 Is Ketosis a State? 50:57 Getting Into Ketosis 53:44 Connection Between Food and Neurodivergent Disorders 56:06 Why Are Dietary Modifications Not Commonly Prescribed to Alleviate Symptoms of ADHD? 57:56 Are ADHD Medications Helpful in Some Cases? 1:02:52 Research on the Link Between Ketogenic Diet and ADHD 1:04:04 Could ADHD Lead to Diabetes? 1:09:33 Benefits of Ketogenic Diet for People With Food Addiction 1:13:50 Depression, Anxiety, and ADHD - Case Study 1:21:08 Carnivore Diet 1:22:19 Do We Need Fiber? 1:25:50 Is the Carnivore Diet Sustainable Without Supplementation? 1:29:33 Why Does the Ketogenic Diet Help With Losing Weight? 1:35:09 What Part of Your Work Overlays With Psychology? 1:37:12 How Do You Approach Challenges With Adopting the Ketogenic Diet? 1:40:23 Ketogenic Diet's Role in Reducing Anxiety 1:43:23 Question From the Previous Guest 1:45:29 What Would You Say Someone On Their Death Bed? Follow Dr Georgia:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/g08I8wNVqPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/g2s0hzPVqPb  TikTok - https://bit.ly/41XQofT  YouTube - https://bit.ly/40lfrbv  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/3g4HsJvcsPb  Website Resources - https://bit.ly/4fOrC4Y  Keto Diet for Mental Health Training Program - https://g2ul0.app.link/p5eQeZEcsPb  Free Clinician Directory - https://g2ul0.app.link/5lhpZ4zcsPb  Spotify: You can purchase Dr Georgia’s book, ‘Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/yukl31VVqPb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off 1% Diary: Join the waitlist to be the first to hear about the next drop of The 1% Diary!  https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullKeto Diet Specialist: What The Keto Diet Is Really Doing To Your Body! Can It Cure 43% Of Mental Illnesses? The Truth About The Keto Diet!c2037e28-2e21-4196-82a0-caa32dc65860Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +00006463https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2025)34f54e29-e81c-4b95-b9e2-77e436784e26Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: Senses of Scripture (2025) Fr. Mike examines the two senses of Scripture: the literal sense and the spiritual sense. Together, we further unpack the meaning of the literal sense of Scripture and the three subdivisions of the spiritual sense: the allegorical, the moral, and the anagogical senses. Fr. Mike provides us with scriptural examples of each of the four senses for us to fully comprehend the richness of God’s Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 115-119. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the two senses of Scripture: the literal sense and the spiritual sense. Together, we further unpack the meaning of the literal sense of Scripture and the three subdivisions of the spiritual sense: the allegorical, the moral, and the anagogical senses. Fr. Mike provides us with scriptural examples of each of the four senses for us to fully comprehend the richness of God’s Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 115-119. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 16: Senses of Scripture (2025)d5ce77b4-7838-4633-a791-79bed51274b4Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: Senses of Scripture (2025) Fr. Mike examines the two senses of Scripture: the literal sense and the spiritual sense. Together, we further unpack the meaning of the literal sense of Scripture and the three subdivisions of the spiritual sense: the allegorical, the moral, and the anagogical senses. Fr. Mike provides us with scriptural examples of each of the four senses for us to fully comprehend the richness of God’s Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 115-119. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the two senses of Scripture: the literal sense and the spiritual sense. Together, we further unpack the meaning of the literal sense of Scripture and the three subdivisions of the spiritual sense: the allegorical, the moral, and the anagogical senses. Fr. Mike provides us with scriptural examples of each of the four senses for us to fully comprehend the richness of God’s Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 115-119. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 16: Senses of Scripture (2025)6c189eb6-abc3-4eef-8e32-a3a25ce800bcThu, 16 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2025)a9e58b56-dd23-45a5-812a-075d4f386a4fThu, 16 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2025)c06925a4-e8d9-4a4b-8ba5-70391cc953feThu, 16 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2025)a28d1ed5-e3ae-4ff2-a5cb-0983b1500101Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo Secret FriendsPeter raced into the house after another day at his new school. "Mom! Guess what! I made some more friends today--Mateo and Rhett! They both live on the same block as us. Can they come over to play basketball?""Sure," said Mom. "What about the boy you were talking to at the bus stop this morning? He lives nearby--maybe he'd want to come over too.""Oh, that's Graham," said Peter. "He's also one of my friends, but some of the kids make fun of him, so a lot of the others avoid him too. It's kind of sad."Mom nodded. "It's a shame they'd miss out on a friend just because they're concerned about what others think." She started slicing some carrots. "By the way, don't forget that our church program starts tonight. We'll be having dinner a little early.""Um, maybe I should skip this week," Peter said slowly. "Mateo and Rhett will be here, and I don't want to send them home early and have to explain why." "Why not?" asked Mom. "Are you afraid they might laugh at you?" Peter shrugged and looked at the floor. Mom sighed. "Okay," she said, to Peter's surprise--he wasn't expecting her to say yes. "You can stay home, but then I don't want to see you talking to Graham at the bus stop tomorrow morning. Just ignore him." Peter couldn't believe what he was hearing. "Mom, that's so mean! Graham's my friend! Why would I do that?" "Well, isn't Jesus your friend too? A friend who sacrificed His own life on the cross to save you. Yet you don't want your new friends to know about Him because they might make fun of you."Peter was quiet. "I guess you're right," he said after a moment. "I want the kids at school to know I'm friends with Graham, and I want them to know I'm friends with Jesus too."A little later, Mateo and Rhett arrived. "Let's get a game going, Peter," said Rhett. "We can't stay very long--we have church tonight.""Yeah," said Mateo. "And our friend Graham is on his way over too. You'll like him, he's a lot of fun."Peter and Mom looked at each other and smiled. –Cynthia Y. Powell

Peter raced into the house after another day at his new school. "Mom! Guess what! I made some more friends today--Mateo and Rhett! They both live on the same block as us. Can they come over to play basketball?""Sure," said Mom. "What about the boy you were talking to at the bus stop this morning? He lives nearby--maybe he'd want to come over too.""Oh, that's Graham," said Peter. "He's also one of my friends, but some of the kids make fun of him, so a lot of the others avoid him too. It's kind of sad."Mom nodded. "It's a shame they'd miss out on a friend just because they're concerned about what others think." She started slicing some carrots. "By the way, don't forget that our church program starts tonight. We'll be having dinner a little early.""Um, maybe I should skip this week," Peter said slowly. "Mateo and Rhett will be here, and I don't want to send them home early and have to explain why." "Why not?" asked Mom. "Are you afraid they might laugh at you?" Peter shrugged and looked at the floor. Mom sighed. "Okay," she said, to Peter's surprise--he wasn't expecting her to say yes. "You can stay home, but then I don't want to see you talking to Graham at the bus stop tomorrow morning. Just ignore him." Peter couldn't believe what he was hearing. "Mom, that's so mean! Graham's my friend! Why would I do that?" "Well, isn't Jesus your friend too? A friend who sacrificed His own life on the cross to save you. Yet you don't want your new friends to know about Him because they might make fun of you."Peter was quiet. "I guess you're right," he said after a moment. "I want the kids at school to know I'm friends with Graham, and I want them to know I'm friends with Jesus too."A little later, Mateo and Rhett arrived. "Let's get a game going, Peter," said Rhett. "We can't stay very long--we have church tonight.""Yeah," said Mateo. "And our friend Graham is on his way over too. You'll like him, he's a lot of fun."Peter and Mom looked at each other and smiled. –Cynthia Y. Powell

No Secret Friendsd0b7225b-4799-4635-8d5f-f024d8bcadd5Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags No Secret Friends Bible Reading: Romans 1:14-17 Peter raced into the house after another day at his new school. “Mom! Guess what! I made some more friends today–Mateo and Rhett! They both live on the same block as us. Can they come over to play basketball?” “Sure,” said Mom. “What about the boy you were talking to at the bus stop this morning? He lives nearby–maybe he’d want to come over too.” “Oh, that’s Graham,” said Peter. “He’s also one of my friends, but some of the kids make fun of him, so a lot of the others avoid him too. It’s kind of sad.” Mom nodded. “It’s a shame they’d miss out on a friend just because they’re concerned about what others think.” She started slicing some carrots. “By the way, don’t forget that our church program starts tonight. We’ll be having dinner a little early.” “Um, maybe I should skip this week,” Peter said slowly. “Mateo and Rhett will be here, and I don’t want to send them home early and have to explain why.” “Why not?” asked Mom. “Are you afraid they might laugh at you?” Peter shrugged and looked at the floor. Mom sighed. “Okay,” she said, to Peter’s surprise–he wasn’t expecting her to say yes. “You can stay home, but then I don’t want to see you talking to Graham at the bus stop tomorrow morning. Just ignore him.” Peter couldn’t believe what he was hearing. “Mom, that’s so mean! Graham’s my friend! Why would I do that?” “Well, isn’t Jesus your friend too? A friend who sacrificed His own life on the cross to save you. Yet you don’t want your new friends to know about Him because they might make fun of you.” Peter was quiet. “I guess you’re right,” he said after a moment. “I want the kids at school to know I’m friends with Graham, and I want them to know I’m friends with Jesus too.” A little later, Mateo and Rhett arrived. “Let’s get a game going, Peter,” said Rhett. “We can’t stay very long–we have church tonight.” “Yeah,” said Mateo. “And our friend Graham is on his way over too. You’ll like him, he’s a lot of fun.” Peter and Mom looked at each other and smiled. –Cynthia Y. Powell How About You?Do your friends know that you’re a Christian? Or do you keep your friendship with Jesus a secret so they won’t laugh? No earthly friend could ever be as important as Jesus. He gave His life for you and will always be with you, no matter what you go through. Never be ashamed to let others know He’s your friend. Today’s Key Verse:I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes. (NLT) (Romans 1:16 ) Today’s Key Thought:Let others know Jesus is your friend

Bible Reading: Romans 1:14-17 Peter raced into the house after another day at his new school. “Mom! Guess what! I made some more friends today–Mateo and Rhett! They both live on the same block as us. Can they come over to play basketball?” “Sure,” said Mom. “What about the boy you were talking to at the bus stop this morning? He lives nearby–maybe he’d want to come over too.” “Oh, that’s Graham,” said Peter. “He’s also one of my friends, but some of the kids make fun of him, so a lot of the others avoid him too. It’s kind of sad.” Mom nodded. “It’s a shame they’d miss out on a friend just because they’re concerned about what others think.” She started slicing some carrots. “By the way, don’t forget that our church program starts tonight. We’ll be having dinner a little early.” “Um, maybe I should skip this week,” Peter said slowly. “Mateo and Rhett will be here, and I don’t want to send them home early and have to explain why.” “Why not?” asked Mom. “Are you afraid they might laugh at you?” Peter shrugged and looked at the floor. Mom sighed. “Okay,” she said, to Peter’s surprise–he wasn’t expecting her to say yes. “You can stay home, but then I don’t want to see you talking to Graham at the bus stop tomorrow morning. Just ignore him.” Peter couldn’t believe what he was hearing. “Mom, that’s so mean! Graham’s my friend! Why would I do that?” “Well, isn’t Jesus your friend too? A friend who sacrificed His own life on the cross to save you. Yet you don’t want your new friends to know about Him because they might make fun of you.” Peter was quiet. “I guess you’re right,” he said after a moment. “I want the kids at school to know I’m friends with Graham, and I want them to know I’m friends with Jesus too.” A little later, Mateo and Rhett arrived. “Let’s get a game going, Peter,” said Rhett. “We can’t stay very long–we have church tonight.” “Yeah,” said Mateo. “And our friend Graham is on his way over too. You’ll like him, he’s a lot of fun.” Peter and Mom looked at each other and smiled. –Cynthia Y. Powell How About You?Do your friends know that you’re a Christian? Or do you keep your friendship with Jesus a secret so they won’t laugh? No earthly friend could ever be as important as Jesus. He gave His life for you and will always be with you, no matter what you go through. Never be ashamed to let others know He’s your friend. Today’s Key Verse:I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes. (NLT) (Romans 1:16 ) Today’s Key Thought:Let others know Jesus is your friend

No Secret Friends 090b7b09-fd4b-459c-a51f-b9ce881f6242Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Protestant Roundtable ReactionTwo protestant pastors share their own testimonies of deliverance, healing and how The Exorcist Files has impacted them.

Two protestant pastors share their own testimonies of deliverance, healing and how The Exorcist Files has impacted them.

fullThe Protestant Roundtable Reactione2a1aae8-e050-4d48-8de9-494dabe6bbc1Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:16:43 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#359: From Nothing to Plenty: God’s Blessing of Oil- Elisha part 4 2 Kings 4: 1-7 In today&rsquo;s episode, we continue our series on Elisha with a story about a widow, her two sons, and how God miraculously provided for them when they had nothing left. We&rsquo;ll learn about the importance of trusting God in both big and small moments and how He cares for each of us personally. Parents, we kicked&nbsp; off this Elisha series&nbsp; just before Christmas with episode 351. If you missed it or need a quick refresher, be sure to check out Elisha: Parts 1-3, #351-353. We paused the series for our Christmas episodes, so you&rsquo;ll find it a little further back in the playlist. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Kings 4: 1-7 In today&rsquo;s episode, we continue our series on Elisha with a story about a widow, her two sons, and how God miraculously provided for them when they had nothing left. We&rsquo;ll learn about the importance of trusting God in both big and small moments and how He cares for each of us personally. Parents, we kicked&nbsp; off this Elisha series&nbsp; just before Christmas with episode 351. If you missed it or need a quick refresher, be sure to check out Elisha: Parts 1-3, #351-353. We paused the series for our Christmas episodes, so you&rsquo;ll find it a little further back in the playlist. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#359: From Nothing to Plenty: God’s Blessing of Oil- Elisha part 4 ca690305-c324-42e4-a6fd-756eefdd4165Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000734https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2025)a36f990d-a01c-4c62-8794-2c97fbe65fe6Wed, 15 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Interpreting Scripture (2025) How do Catholics interpret Scripture? Fr. Mike breaks down the three basic principles for interpreting Scripture: attentiveness to the content and unity of the whole Bible, reading Scripture within the living Tradition of the Church, and attentiveness to the analogy of Faith. These criteria allow the Church to interpret Scripture accurately and prevent us from taking Scripture out of context. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 109-114. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How do Catholics interpret Scripture? Fr. Mike breaks down the three basic principles for interpreting Scripture: attentiveness to the content and unity of the whole Bible, reading Scripture within the living Tradition of the Church, and attentiveness to the analogy of Faith. These criteria allow the Church to interpret Scripture accurately and prevent us from taking Scripture out of context. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 109-114. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 15: Interpreting Scripture (2025)15bfd0c3-3c49-4bd4-9f02-239691a69bb2Wed, 15 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Interpreting Scripture (2025) How do Catholics interpret Scripture? Fr. Mike breaks down the three basic principles for interpreting Scripture: attentiveness to the content and unity of the whole Bible, reading Scripture within the living Tradition of the Church, and attentiveness to the analogy of Faith. These criteria allow the Church to interpret Scripture accurately and prevent us from taking Scripture out of context. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 109-114. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How do Catholics interpret Scripture? Fr. Mike breaks down the three basic principles for interpreting Scripture: attentiveness to the content and unity of the whole Bible, reading Scripture within the living Tradition of the Church, and attentiveness to the analogy of Faith. These criteria allow the Church to interpret Scripture accurately and prevent us from taking Scripture out of context. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 109-114. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 15: Interpreting Scripture (2025)6b19a7ae-d72a-4e50-ab2b-9d98a8ff5079Wed, 15 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2025)39e886b9-5886-4860-b16d-0fb2c8ee75a2Wed, 15 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2025)d9066737-8d0e-4246-9ff6-c47e08a01e8dWed, 15 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2025) Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2025)9dcdc79e-5d9b-4df4-a033-9cd193eb1047Wed, 15 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow May I Help You?"Daniel, Daniel!" Daniel's little brother and sister came zooming into the room. "Will you play store with us? Please?" Daniel smiled. "Okay, sure." Eli and Alessia often begged Daniel to play store with them, but Daniel didn't mind. Their grandfather owned a hardware store, and the kids loved to visit and see people buy all sorts of interesting things. Customers asked a lot of questions, and Grandpa was always happy to help them.Daniel followed his brother and sister to where they had a make-believe store set up. "Eli and I will be the customers," Alessia said. She put a toy phone to her ear. "Ring, ring!" Daniel picked up the other end. "Hello, how may I help you?" That was how Grandpa answered the phone. As Daniel was helping Eli and Alessia choose things to buy, Dad came in. "Okay, kids, time to go to the nursing home. Families from church are taking turns visiting, and tonight's our night."Daniel frowned. "Couldn't just you and Mom go?"Dad shook his head. "The people look forward to our visits, and they especially like seeing kids. It brightens their whole day.""Well, it doesn't brighten my day," said Daniel. He expected Dad to scold him, but instead, Dad changed the subject. "Daniel, how does Grandpa answer the phone at the store?" "He says, 'How may I help you?'" Daniel replied. Dad nodded. "Yes, and I've heard you answer the same way when you're playing store with Eli and Alessia. It's a good way to show that you're willing and eager to help someone. Now, is there a way you could ask God that same question that's used to answer the phone?""What do you mean?" asked Daniel."In the Bible we learn that God wants His followers to serve Him and others willingly," Dad explained. "Jesus eagerly served everyone He encountered--He even sacrificed His own life to save us. And He's given us the Holy Spirit to help us love others the way He does, which means we can serve others with a willing heart too."Daniel thought for a minute. "I guess you're right," he said. "If I asked God how I could help Him today, He'd want me to go to the nursing home." –Carolyn E. Yost

"Daniel, Daniel!" Daniel's little brother and sister came zooming into the room. "Will you play store with us? Please?" Daniel smiled. "Okay, sure." Eli and Alessia often begged Daniel to play store with them, but Daniel didn't mind. Their grandfather owned a hardware store, and the kids loved to visit and see people buy all sorts of interesting things. Customers asked a lot of questions, and Grandpa was always happy to help them.Daniel followed his brother and sister to where they had a make-believe store set up. "Eli and I will be the customers," Alessia said. She put a toy phone to her ear. "Ring, ring!" Daniel picked up the other end. "Hello, how may I help you?" That was how Grandpa answered the phone. As Daniel was helping Eli and Alessia choose things to buy, Dad came in. "Okay, kids, time to go to the nursing home. Families from church are taking turns visiting, and tonight's our night."Daniel frowned. "Couldn't just you and Mom go?"Dad shook his head. "The people look forward to our visits, and they especially like seeing kids. It brightens their whole day.""Well, it doesn't brighten my day," said Daniel. He expected Dad to scold him, but instead, Dad changed the subject. "Daniel, how does Grandpa answer the phone at the store?" "He says, 'How may I help you?'" Daniel replied. Dad nodded. "Yes, and I've heard you answer the same way when you're playing store with Eli and Alessia. It's a good way to show that you're willing and eager to help someone. Now, is there a way you could ask God that same question that's used to answer the phone?""What do you mean?" asked Daniel."In the Bible we learn that God wants His followers to serve Him and others willingly," Dad explained. "Jesus eagerly served everyone He encountered--He even sacrificed His own life to save us. And He's given us the Holy Spirit to help us love others the way He does, which means we can serve others with a willing heart too."Daniel thought for a minute. "I guess you're right," he said. "If I asked God how I could help Him today, He'd want me to go to the nursing home." –Carolyn E. Yost

How May I Help You?3ac8fe5b-6589-4688-b90e-8b8ac2dda979Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags How May I Help You? Bible Reading: Mark 10:45; 1 Peter 4:8-10 “Daniel, Daniel!” Daniel’s little brother and sister came zooming into the room. “Will you play store with us? Please?” Daniel smiled. “Okay, sure.” Eli and Alessia often begged Daniel to play store with them, but Daniel didn’t mind. Their grandfather owned a hardware store, and the kids loved to visit and see people buy all sorts of interesting things. Customers asked a lot of questions, and Grandpa was always happy to help them. Daniel followed his brother and sister to where they had a make-believe store set up. “Eli and I will be the customers,” Alessia said. She put a toy phone to her ear. “Ring, ring!” Daniel picked up the other end. “Hello, how may I help you?” That was how Grandpa answered the phone. As Daniel was helping Eli and Alessia choose things to buy, Dad came in. “Okay, kids, time to go to the nursing home. Families from church are taking turns visiting, and tonight’s our night.” Daniel frowned. “Couldn’t just you and Mom go?” Dad shook his head. “The people look forward to our visits, and they especially like seeing kids. It brightens their whole day.” “Well, it doesn’t brighten my day,” said Daniel. He expected Dad to scold him, but instead, Dad changed the subject. “Daniel, how does Grandpa answer the phone at the store?” “He says, ‘How may I help you?'” Daniel replied. Dad nodded. “Yes, and I’ve heard you answer the same way when you’re playing store with Eli and Alessia. It’s a good way to show that you’re willing and eager to help someone. Now, is there a way you could ask God that same question that’s used to answer the phone?” “What do you mean?” asked Daniel. “In the Bible we learn that God wants His followers to serve Him and others willingly,” Dad explained. “Jesus eagerly served everyone He encountered–He even sacrificed His own life to save us. And He’s given us the Holy Spirit to help us love others the way He does, which means we can serve others with a willing heart too.” Daniel thought for a minute. “I guess you’re right,” he said. “If I asked God how I could help Him today, He’d want me to go to the nursing home.” –Carolyn E. Yost How About You?What’s your attitude when you serve the Lord? When you’re asked to help out at home or visit someone who’s sick, do you do it willingly? Jesus loves us so much that He became the greatest servant of all by sacrificing Himself for us. When we serve God by helping others, we show other people His love. Take a moment and ask God in prayer, “How may I help you?” Today’s Key Verse:Serve [God] with a loyal heart and with a willing mind. (NKJV) (1 Chronicles 28:9) Today’s Key Thought:Serve God willingly

Bible Reading: Mark 10:45; 1 Peter 4:8-10 “Daniel, Daniel!” Daniel’s little brother and sister came zooming into the room. “Will you play store with us? Please?” Daniel smiled. “Okay, sure.” Eli and Alessia often begged Daniel to play store with them, but Daniel didn’t mind. Their grandfather owned a hardware store, and the kids loved to visit and see people buy all sorts of interesting things. Customers asked a lot of questions, and Grandpa was always happy to help them. Daniel followed his brother and sister to where they had a make-believe store set up. “Eli and I will be the customers,” Alessia said. She put a toy phone to her ear. “Ring, ring!” Daniel picked up the other end. “Hello, how may I help you?” That was how Grandpa answered the phone. As Daniel was helping Eli and Alessia choose things to buy, Dad came in. “Okay, kids, time to go to the nursing home. Families from church are taking turns visiting, and tonight’s our night.” Daniel frowned. “Couldn’t just you and Mom go?” Dad shook his head. “The people look forward to our visits, and they especially like seeing kids. It brightens their whole day.” “Well, it doesn’t brighten my day,” said Daniel. He expected Dad to scold him, but instead, Dad changed the subject. “Daniel, how does Grandpa answer the phone at the store?” “He says, ‘How may I help you?'” Daniel replied. Dad nodded. “Yes, and I’ve heard you answer the same way when you’re playing store with Eli and Alessia. It’s a good way to show that you’re willing and eager to help someone. Now, is there a way you could ask God that same question that’s used to answer the phone?” “What do you mean?” asked Daniel. “In the Bible we learn that God wants His followers to serve Him and others willingly,” Dad explained. “Jesus eagerly served everyone He encountered–He even sacrificed His own life to save us. And He’s given us the Holy Spirit to help us love others the way He does, which means we can serve others with a willing heart too.” Daniel thought for a minute. “I guess you’re right,” he said. “If I asked God how I could help Him today, He’d want me to go to the nursing home.” –Carolyn E. Yost How About You?What’s your attitude when you serve the Lord? When you’re asked to help out at home or visit someone who’s sick, do you do it willingly? Jesus loves us so much that He became the greatest servant of all by sacrificing Himself for us. When we serve God by helping others, we show other people His love. Take a moment and ask God in prayer, “How may I help you?” Today’s Key Verse:Serve [God] with a loyal heart and with a willing mind. (NKJV) (1 Chronicles 28:9) Today’s Key Thought:Serve God willingly

How May I Help You? 6d926065-302e-4e5c-b866-98f1ac130bc7Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2025) Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2025)7922dc7b-5f67-47e4-83c7-5e7c579b10f4Tue, 14 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: The Eternal Word of God (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the sacredness of Scripture and why the Church venerates Scripture with great reverence. He helps us understand the mystery behind the powerful reality that God speaks to us through human authors. Most importantly, Fr. Mike reminds us that the eternal Word of God is both living and true. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 101-108. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike reflects on the sacredness of Scripture and why the Church venerates Scripture with great reverence. He helps us understand the mystery behind the powerful reality that God speaks to us through human authors. Most importantly, Fr. Mike reminds us that the eternal Word of God is both living and true. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 101-108. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 14: The Eternal Word of God (2025)cd632b06-93a1-4df8-961b-2891e794dc5eTue, 14 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: The Eternal Word of God (2025) Fr. Mike reflects on the sacredness of Scripture and why the Church venerates Scripture with great reverence. He helps us understand the mystery behind the powerful reality that God speaks to us through human authors. Most importantly, Fr. Mike reminds us that the eternal Word of God is both living and true. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 101-108. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike reflects on the sacredness of Scripture and why the Church venerates Scripture with great reverence. He helps us understand the mystery behind the powerful reality that God speaks to us through human authors. Most importantly, Fr. Mike reminds us that the eternal Word of God is both living and true. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 101-108. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 14: The Eternal Word of God (2025)f451d06a-c318-4b88-b665-1e22637f64ebTue, 14 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2025) Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2025)5131ff26-40eb-4e5d-babb-e1ef6578b1cbTue, 14 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2025) Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2025)69b597dc-e4be-4477-8d61-d69f4e04308fTue, 14 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2025) Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2025)30fbf5f0-9deb-44a2-952b-43328b380b45Tue, 14 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHearing Problems"We had a new girl in our class at church today," Josephine said as she set the table for lunch. "Her name is Lauren, and she's deaf. She reads lips."Mom nodded. "I met her mother. Their family moved here recently." She set a plate of vegetables on the table. "Just last week I read an article that said several million people in our country are either totally deaf or can't hear as well as they should.""Nolan doesn't hear as well as he should." Josephine smirked at her brother. "He only hears when he wants to. He hears just fine when somebody mentions dessert, but he doesn't seem to hear when someone mentions chores that need to be done."Nolan smirked back. "You're one to talk!""I guess we're all guilty of that once in a while," Dad said. "It's called selective hearing--only hearing what you want to hear." He started pouring water into the glasses on the table. "Sadly, some of us who have perfectly good hearing are deaf in another way--we're spiritually deaf.""Spiritually deaf?" asked Josephine. "What does that mean?""It means failing to hear and understand what God has to say," said Dad. "He invites everyone to trust in Jesus and be saved, but many people don't seem to hear Him. In the Bible, God speaks of His love for us, the dangers of sin, and how we can have the gift of forgiveness and eternal life through His Son, Jesus. Many of us might hear these words with our ears but not understand them with our hearts. It's as though we're deaf to what He's saying.""Even Christians have trouble listening to God's words and obeying them," said Mom. "Though we trust in Jesus, we sometimes don't want to listen to what He has to say to us through prayer, reading the Bible, and meeting with other Christians. We seem to quit listening--especially if we're afraid we'll hear something from God that we don't like.""I guess that would be like what Dad said we're guilty of," said Nolan. "Selective hearing.""That's right," said Dad. "Thankfully, God is patient with us when we don't listen and gives each Christian the Holy Spirit to open our ears to His voice." –Phyllis I. Klomparens

"We had a new girl in our class at church today," Josephine said as she set the table for lunch. "Her name is Lauren, and she's deaf. She reads lips."Mom nodded. "I met her mother. Their family moved here recently." She set a plate of vegetables on the table. "Just last week I read an article that said several million people in our country are either totally deaf or can't hear as well as they should.""Nolan doesn't hear as well as he should." Josephine smirked at her brother. "He only hears when he wants to. He hears just fine when somebody mentions dessert, but he doesn't seem to hear when someone mentions chores that need to be done."Nolan smirked back. "You're one to talk!""I guess we're all guilty of that once in a while," Dad said. "It's called selective hearing--only hearing what you want to hear." He started pouring water into the glasses on the table. "Sadly, some of us who have perfectly good hearing are deaf in another way--we're spiritually deaf.""Spiritually deaf?" asked Josephine. "What does that mean?""It means failing to hear and understand what God has to say," said Dad. "He invites everyone to trust in Jesus and be saved, but many people don't seem to hear Him. In the Bible, God speaks of His love for us, the dangers of sin, and how we can have the gift of forgiveness and eternal life through His Son, Jesus. Many of us might hear these words with our ears but not understand them with our hearts. It's as though we're deaf to what He's saying.""Even Christians have trouble listening to God's words and obeying them," said Mom. "Though we trust in Jesus, we sometimes don't want to listen to what He has to say to us through prayer, reading the Bible, and meeting with other Christians. We seem to quit listening--especially if we're afraid we'll hear something from God that we don't like.""I guess that would be like what Dad said we're guilty of," said Nolan. "Selective hearing.""That's right," said Dad. "Thankfully, God is patient with us when we don't listen and gives each Christian the Holy Spirit to open our ears to His voice." –Phyllis I. Klomparens

Hearing Problems32acf292-c437-4c7b-8726-3e88bc0c3e94Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Hearing Problems Bible Reading: Mark 4:9-12; Romans 10:17 “We had a new girl in our class at church today,” Josephine said as she set the table for lunch. “Her name is Lauren, and she’s deaf. She reads lips.” Mom nodded. “I met her mother. Their family moved here recently.” She set a plate of vegetables on the table. “Just last week I read an article that said several million people in our country are either totally deaf or can’t hear as well as they should.” “Nolan doesn’t hear as well as he should.” Josephine smirked at her brother. “He only hears when he wants to. He hears just fine when somebody mentions dessert, but he doesn’t seem to hear when someone mentions chores that need to be done.” Nolan smirked back. “You’re one to talk!” “I guess we’re all guilty of that once in a while,” Dad said. “It’s called selective hearing–only hearing what you want to hear.” He started pouring water into the glasses on the table. “Sadly, some of us who have perfectly good hearing are deaf in another way–we’re spiritually deaf.” “Spiritually deaf?” asked Josephine. “What does that mean?” “It means failing to hear and understand what God has to say,” said Dad. “He invites everyone to trust in Jesus and be saved, but many people don’t seem to hear Him. In the Bible, God speaks of His love for us, the dangers of sin, and how we can have the gift of forgiveness and eternal life through His Son, Jesus. Many of us might hear these words with our ears but not understand them with our hearts. It’s as though we’re deaf to what He’s saying.” “Even Christians have trouble listening to God’s words and obeying them,” said Mom. “Though we trust in Jesus, we sometimes don’t want to listen to what He has to say to us through prayer, reading the Bible, and meeting with other Christians. We seem to quit listening–especially if we’re afraid we’ll hear something from God that we don’t like.” “I guess that would be like what Dad said we’re guilty of,” said Nolan. “Selective hearing.” “That’s right,” said Dad. “Thankfully, God is patient with us when we don’t listen and gives each Christian the Holy Spirit to open our ears to His voice.” –Phyllis I. Klomparens How About You?Are you spiritually deaf or hard of hearing? Are you ignoring what God says in the Bible about how you can be saved from sin by trusting in Jesus? If you do trust in Jesus, are you neglecting spiritual habits like prayer and going to church that help you listen to what He wants to say to you about your life? Trust God to help you hear Him better so you can listen, understand, and obey. Today’s Key Verse:I will hear what God the Lord will speak. (NKJV) (Psalm 85:8) Today’s Key Thought:Always listen to God

Bible Reading: Mark 4:9-12; Romans 10:17 “We had a new girl in our class at church today,” Josephine said as she set the table for lunch. “Her name is Lauren, and she’s deaf. She reads lips.” Mom nodded. “I met her mother. Their family moved here recently.” She set a plate of vegetables on the table. “Just last week I read an article that said several million people in our country are either totally deaf or can’t hear as well as they should.” “Nolan doesn’t hear as well as he should.” Josephine smirked at her brother. “He only hears when he wants to. He hears just fine when somebody mentions dessert, but he doesn’t seem to hear when someone mentions chores that need to be done.” Nolan smirked back. “You’re one to talk!” “I guess we’re all guilty of that once in a while,” Dad said. “It’s called selective hearing–only hearing what you want to hear.” He started pouring water into the glasses on the table. “Sadly, some of us who have perfectly good hearing are deaf in another way–we’re spiritually deaf.” “Spiritually deaf?” asked Josephine. “What does that mean?” “It means failing to hear and understand what God has to say,” said Dad. “He invites everyone to trust in Jesus and be saved, but many people don’t seem to hear Him. In the Bible, God speaks of His love for us, the dangers of sin, and how we can have the gift of forgiveness and eternal life through His Son, Jesus. Many of us might hear these words with our ears but not understand them with our hearts. It’s as though we’re deaf to what He’s saying.” “Even Christians have trouble listening to God’s words and obeying them,” said Mom. “Though we trust in Jesus, we sometimes don’t want to listen to what He has to say to us through prayer, reading the Bible, and meeting with other Christians. We seem to quit listening–especially if we’re afraid we’ll hear something from God that we don’t like.” “I guess that would be like what Dad said we’re guilty of,” said Nolan. “Selective hearing.” “That’s right,” said Dad. “Thankfully, God is patient with us when we don’t listen and gives each Christian the Holy Spirit to open our ears to His voice.” –Phyllis I. Klomparens How About You?Are you spiritually deaf or hard of hearing? Are you ignoring what God says in the Bible about how you can be saved from sin by trusting in Jesus? If you do trust in Jesus, are you neglecting spiritual habits like prayer and going to church that help you listen to what He wants to say to you about your life? Trust God to help you hear Him better so you can listen, understand, and obey. Today’s Key Verse:I will hear what God the Lord will speak. (NKJV) (Psalm 85:8) Today’s Key Thought:Always listen to God

Hearing Problems 305cf31d-4b13-4aa5-8524-d1b5898dc963Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMeditation and AngerFrom the beginning, Catholic history has been filled with saints who fervently practiced meditation. This is a powerful form of a prayer that can make a huge impact on how you see and interact with the world. Sadly, most of us have lost touch. We're just too busy. We've crammed our lives with too much activity. Even our prayers, holy and awesome as they are, are often crammed in and said with haste to "just get it done." It's OK, I find myself living that way too often also. Join me in this episode as I explore a different type of prayer. Meditation is a prayer that focuses on doing less, or rather doing nothing of my own agenda. I empty myself and invite the Lord in. It's a prayer of surrender - of myself, my agenda, and my need to get so much done! Especially if you struggle with anger, I suggest you explore Catholic meditation. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

From the beginning, Catholic history has been filled with saints who fervently practiced meditation. This is a powerful form of a prayer that can make a huge impact on how you see and interact with the world. Sadly, most of us have lost touch. We're just too busy. We've crammed our lives with too much activity. Even our prayers, holy and awesome as they are, are often crammed in and said with haste to "just get it done." It's OK, I find myself living that way too often also. Join me in this episode as I explore a different type of prayer. Meditation is a prayer that focuses on doing less, or rather doing nothing of my own agenda. I empty myself and invite the Lord in. It's a prayer of surrender - of myself, my agenda, and my need to get so much done! Especially if you struggle with anger, I suggest you explore Catholic meditation. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullMeditation and Anger95d0182f-a4ef-4da5-aa90-87bc8f73452bMon, 13 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJordan B Peterson: You Need To Listen To Your Wife! We've Built A Lonely & Sexless Society! If You & Your Partner Do This, You'll Divorce!From ‘make your bed’ to ‘stand up straight’, Jordan Peterson returns with some more radical rules to revolutionise love, sex, and marriage   Dr Jordan Peterson is a world-renowned former Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, and co-founder of the online education platform Peterson Academy. He is the author of bestselling books such as, ‘12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos’ and ‘We Who Wrestle With God: Perceptions of the Divine’.  In this conversation, Dr Jordan and Steven discuss topics such as, the hidden dangers of pornography, how to overcome loneliness, the real reason divorces happen, and why society has become sexless.  00:00 Intro 02:18 The World Has Become Fractionated 05:11 Where Do We Find Ourselves Without Community? 08:29 How Do We Address Individualism in a Self-Centered Society? 15:09 Do Many People Have a Clear Ultimate Aim? 16:05 What Movie Character Would Jordan Be? 17:48 Does It Bother You When People Attack Your Reputation? 20:27 What Do You Do When You Face Tough Times? 23:35 Why You Must Speak Your Mind 28:48 Why Spend 90 Minutes a Week Listening to Your Partner? 32:14 How Do You Resolve Years of Disputes? 37:27 How to Become a Person Others Want to Be Around 46:15 The Rise of Sexlessness 48:51 Why Does No Sex Before Marriage Lead to Better Outcomes? 52:07 The Purpose of Marriage vs Relationships 01:01:09 Is Porn a Bad Thing? 01:05:58 Why Doesn't Porn Feel Good to People? 01:09:54 The Effects of Pornography on You 01:12:23 AI Girlfriends 01:16:21 How to Overcome Weaknesses 01:21:02 Staying True to Your Principles 01:26:56 What to Say to People Struggling With Discipline 01:31:15 What Is Self-Belief? 01:34:35 Young Men on the Search for Religion 01:38:46 Was the Bible Just One Person's Opinion? 01:39:55 How Do You Believe We Got Here? 01:43:30 Should We Create Our Own Set of Rules? 01:46:34 Where Do Our Values Come From? 01:54:38 The Difference Between Sex and Reproduction 01:56:08 Is the Bible an Attempt to Understand Evolutionary Motivations? 01:57:06 What God Do You Believe In? 02:02:38 Has Your Belief in Religion Ever Been Shaken? 02:05:57 Life Isn't Fair, Is It? 02:12:16 Staying True to Who You Are 02:18:12 What Losing Someone Teaches You About Life 02:23:50 How Do You Feel Misunderstood? Follow Jordan: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3WeVNeS  Twitter - https://bit.ly/429DFXn  Website - https://bit.ly/4fNbWiF  You can purchase Jordan’s book, ‘We Who Wrestle With God’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/7BvitOAI2Pb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From ‘make your bed’ to ‘stand up straight’, Jordan Peterson returns with some more radical rules to revolutionise love, sex, and marriage   Dr Jordan Peterson is a world-renowned former Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, and co-founder of the online education platform Peterson Academy. He is the author of bestselling books such as, ‘12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos’ and ‘We Who Wrestle With God: Perceptions of the Divine’.  In this conversation, Dr Jordan and Steven discuss topics such as, the hidden dangers of pornography, how to overcome loneliness, the real reason divorces happen, and why society has become sexless.  00:00 Intro 02:18 The World Has Become Fractionated 05:11 Where Do We Find Ourselves Without Community? 08:29 How Do We Address Individualism in a Self-Centered Society? 15:09 Do Many People Have a Clear Ultimate Aim? 16:05 What Movie Character Would Jordan Be? 17:48 Does It Bother You When People Attack Your Reputation? 20:27 What Do You Do When You Face Tough Times? 23:35 Why You Must Speak Your Mind 28:48 Why Spend 90 Minutes a Week Listening to Your Partner? 32:14 How Do You Resolve Years of Disputes? 37:27 How to Become a Person Others Want to Be Around 46:15 The Rise of Sexlessness 48:51 Why Does No Sex Before Marriage Lead to Better Outcomes? 52:07 The Purpose of Marriage vs Relationships 01:01:09 Is Porn a Bad Thing? 01:05:58 Why Doesn't Porn Feel Good to People? 01:09:54 The Effects of Pornography on You 01:12:23 AI Girlfriends 01:16:21 How to Overcome Weaknesses 01:21:02 Staying True to Your Principles 01:26:56 What to Say to People Struggling With Discipline 01:31:15 What Is Self-Belief? 01:34:35 Young Men on the Search for Religion 01:38:46 Was the Bible Just One Person's Opinion? 01:39:55 How Do You Believe We Got Here? 01:43:30 Should We Create Our Own Set of Rules? 01:46:34 Where Do Our Values Come From? 01:54:38 The Difference Between Sex and Reproduction 01:56:08 Is the Bible an Attempt to Understand Evolutionary Motivations? 01:57:06 What God Do You Believe In? 02:02:38 Has Your Belief in Religion Ever Been Shaken? 02:05:57 Life Isn't Fair, Is It? 02:12:16 Staying True to Who You Are 02:18:12 What Losing Someone Teaches You About Life 02:23:50 How Do You Feel Misunderstood? Follow Jordan: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3WeVNeS  Twitter - https://bit.ly/429DFXn  Website - https://bit.ly/4fNbWiF  You can purchase Jordan’s book, ‘We Who Wrestle With God’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/7BvitOAI2Pb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJordan B Peterson: You Need To Listen To Your Wife! We've Built A Lonely & Sexless Society! If You & Your Partner Do This, You'll Divorce!546b380f-7431-488d-902e-996784904d31Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +00008924https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2025)85ff80b0-0514-45e3-a581-8ffadb17d28aMon, 13 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: The Single Deposit of Faith (2025) In today’s “In Brief&#39;&#39; section, Fr. Mike reviews the relationship between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, emphasizing that both make up the single deposit of Faith. He also explains how the Magisterium is able to interpret authentically and authoritatively the Word of God. Lastly, he reminds us that the way the Church prays and lives, reveals who the Church is. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 96-100. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today’s “In Brief&#39;&#39; section, Fr. Mike reviews the relationship between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, emphasizing that both make up the single deposit of Faith. He also explains how the Magisterium is able to interpret authentically and authoritatively the Word of God. Lastly, he reminds us that the way the Church prays and lives, reveals who the Church is. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 96-100. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 13: The Single Deposit of Faith (2025)3a724069-892e-46fb-aef4-b6b83f17d713Mon, 13 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: The Single Deposit of Faith (2025) In today’s “In Brief&#39;&#39; section, Fr. Mike reviews the relationship between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, emphasizing that both make up the single deposit of Faith. He also explains how the Magisterium is able to interpret authentically and authoritatively the Word of God. Lastly, he reminds us that the way the Church prays and lives, reveals who the Church is. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 96-100. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today’s “In Brief&#39;&#39; section, Fr. Mike reviews the relationship between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, emphasizing that both make up the single deposit of Faith. He also explains how the Magisterium is able to interpret authentically and authoritatively the Word of God. Lastly, he reminds us that the way the Church prays and lives, reveals who the Church is. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 96-100. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 13: The Single Deposit of Faith (2025)932e72e3-cc0c-42dc-af9f-da1d8d5ea7bdMon, 13 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2025)c2ff67d2-5934-4c2a-a62e-14a0859dd053Mon, 13 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2025)1410bb2f-852b-439f-968c-d306d9468171Mon, 13 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2025) Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2025)91a02866-1a0e-4211-84ae-c0c218394ee8Mon, 13 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrue HomeAdelyn looked around her empty room. She brushed her hand across the mural Dad had painted on the wall one last time, then picked up the last box and brought it out to the truck. When Mom pulled the truck door down with a loud rumble, Adelyn couldn't help it. She burst into tears. Mom pulled her close. "It's going to be okay, Adelyn," she said in a hoarse voice as Adelyn sobbed into her shoulder. Mom was crying too. "I don't get it," said Adelyn. "Why do we have to leave our house?" "Because the bank lent us the money to buy the house, but after your dad died, paying back the loan on my own became too hard. So now they're taking back the house." She stroked Adelyn's hair. "I know it's hard to leave the house you grew up in, especially with all its memories of your dad, but we don't have a choice. We'll live with Grandma and Grandpa for a while, then you and I will find a nice apartment.""But I don't want to live in an apartment!" said Adelyn, barely able to get the words out through her tears. "I want to live here! This is where you and Dad and I always lived. This is our true home!""Oh, Adelyn," said Mom. "This isn't our true home--it never was. It was a wonderful place to live, but it was never meant to last forever. As Christians, our true home is with Jesus. He is with us now, and when we finally see Him face-to-face in heaven, it will be better than anything we could possibly imagine! And you know what the best part is?""What?" asked Adelyn, wiping her eyes."Our eternal home has already been paid for! We could never afford it ourselves, but Jesus gave His life so we could live with Him forever." Mom led Adelyn to the door of the truck. "I know how hard this is--it's hard for me too. Jesus said we'd have trouble in this world, and it's okay to feel sad about it. But don't lose sight of your true home. Jesus will be with you through all of life's troubles and promises you a home with Him forever." –Courtney Lasater

Adelyn looked around her empty room. She brushed her hand across the mural Dad had painted on the wall one last time, then picked up the last box and brought it out to the truck. When Mom pulled the truck door down with a loud rumble, Adelyn couldn't help it. She burst into tears. Mom pulled her close. "It's going to be okay, Adelyn," she said in a hoarse voice as Adelyn sobbed into her shoulder. Mom was crying too. "I don't get it," said Adelyn. "Why do we have to leave our house?" "Because the bank lent us the money to buy the house, but after your dad died, paying back the loan on my own became too hard. So now they're taking back the house." She stroked Adelyn's hair. "I know it's hard to leave the house you grew up in, especially with all its memories of your dad, but we don't have a choice. We'll live with Grandma and Grandpa for a while, then you and I will find a nice apartment.""But I don't want to live in an apartment!" said Adelyn, barely able to get the words out through her tears. "I want to live here! This is where you and Dad and I always lived. This is our true home!""Oh, Adelyn," said Mom. "This isn't our true home--it never was. It was a wonderful place to live, but it was never meant to last forever. As Christians, our true home is with Jesus. He is with us now, and when we finally see Him face-to-face in heaven, it will be better than anything we could possibly imagine! And you know what the best part is?""What?" asked Adelyn, wiping her eyes."Our eternal home has already been paid for! We could never afford it ourselves, but Jesus gave His life so we could live with Him forever." Mom led Adelyn to the door of the truck. "I know how hard this is--it's hard for me too. Jesus said we'd have trouble in this world, and it's okay to feel sad about it. But don't lose sight of your true home. Jesus will be with you through all of life's troubles and promises you a home with Him forever." –Courtney Lasater

True Home45a90d47-d9ad-4cb5-93ff-6ae2b5955956Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags True Home Bible Reading: John 14:1-6 Adelyn looked around her empty room. She brushed her hand across the mural Dad had painted on the wall one last time, then picked up the last box and brought it out to the truck. When Mom pulled the truck door down with a loud rumble, Adelyn couldn’t help it. She burst into tears. Mom pulled her close. “It’s going to be okay, Adelyn,” she said in a hoarse voice as Adelyn sobbed into her shoulder. Mom was crying too. “I don’t get it,” said Adelyn. “Why do we have to leave our house?” “Because the bank lent us the money to buy the house, but after your dad died, paying back the loan on my own became too hard. So now they’re taking back the house.” She stroked Adelyn’s hair. “I know it’s hard to leave the house you grew up in, especially with all its memories of your dad, but we don’t have a choice. We’ll live with Grandma and Grandpa for a while, then you and I will find a nice apartment.” “But I don’t want to live in an apartment!” said Adelyn, barely able to get the words out through her tears. “I want to live here! This is where you and Dad and I always lived. This is our true home!” “Oh, Adelyn,” said Mom. “This isn’t our true home–it never was. It was a wonderful place to live, but it was never meant to last forever. As Christians, our true home is with Jesus. He is with us now, and when we finally see Him face-to-face in heaven, it will be better than anything we could possibly imagine! And you know what the best part is?” “What?” asked Adelyn, wiping her eyes. “Our eternal home has already been paid for! We could never afford it ourselves, but Jesus gave His life so we could live with Him forever.” Mom led Adelyn to the door of the truck. “I know how hard this is–it’s hard for me too. Jesus said we’d have trouble in this world, and it’s okay to feel sad about it. But don’t lose sight of your true home. Jesus will be with you through all of life’s troubles and promises you a home with Him forever.” –Courtney Lasater How About You?Have you experienced pain or sadness in your life? Maybe you lost someone close to you or had to move away from a place you loved. Whatever it is, you don’t have to go through it alone. If you know Jesus, He promises to always be with you and to one day bring you to your eternal home, where you’ll never feel pain or sadness again. Your true home is with Him. Today’s Key Verse:In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (NIV) (John 16:33 ) Today’s Key Thought:Christians have a home with Jesus

Bible Reading: John 14:1-6 Adelyn looked around her empty room. She brushed her hand across the mural Dad had painted on the wall one last time, then picked up the last box and brought it out to the truck. When Mom pulled the truck door down with a loud rumble, Adelyn couldn’t help it. She burst into tears. Mom pulled her close. “It’s going to be okay, Adelyn,” she said in a hoarse voice as Adelyn sobbed into her shoulder. Mom was crying too. “I don’t get it,” said Adelyn. “Why do we have to leave our house?” “Because the bank lent us the money to buy the house, but after your dad died, paying back the loan on my own became too hard. So now they’re taking back the house.” She stroked Adelyn’s hair. “I know it’s hard to leave the house you grew up in, especially with all its memories of your dad, but we don’t have a choice. We’ll live with Grandma and Grandpa for a while, then you and I will find a nice apartment.” “But I don’t want to live in an apartment!” said Adelyn, barely able to get the words out through her tears. “I want to live here! This is where you and Dad and I always lived. This is our true home!” “Oh, Adelyn,” said Mom. “This isn’t our true home–it never was. It was a wonderful place to live, but it was never meant to last forever. As Christians, our true home is with Jesus. He is with us now, and when we finally see Him face-to-face in heaven, it will be better than anything we could possibly imagine! And you know what the best part is?” “What?” asked Adelyn, wiping her eyes. “Our eternal home has already been paid for! We could never afford it ourselves, but Jesus gave His life so we could live with Him forever.” Mom led Adelyn to the door of the truck. “I know how hard this is–it’s hard for me too. Jesus said we’d have trouble in this world, and it’s okay to feel sad about it. But don’t lose sight of your true home. Jesus will be with you through all of life’s troubles and promises you a home with Him forever.” –Courtney Lasater How About You?Have you experienced pain or sadness in your life? Maybe you lost someone close to you or had to move away from a place you loved. Whatever it is, you don’t have to go through it alone. If you know Jesus, He promises to always be with you and to one day bring you to your eternal home, where you’ll never feel pain or sadness again. Your true home is with Him. Today’s Key Verse:In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (NIV) (John 16:33 ) Today’s Key Thought:Christians have a home with Jesus

True Home 391b1dd8-58cb-40cf-ab70-85ddc568c511Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGGB+ | JESUS +MENTAL ILLNESS PREVIEWGGB ❤️ Welcome to GGB+ This is a really sensitive topic surrounding mental illness and loved ones, and we’re so grateful to share this space with you. What is GGB+? It’s a special space where Ang & Ari, hosts of the Girls Gone Bible podcast, connect with the GGB family like never before. What You’ll Find: Raw and vulnerable home videos of heartfelt conversations. Fun, behind-the-scenes moments you can’t get anywhere else. The most personal look into their faith journey and what God is doing in their lives right now. We love you, GGB family—more than you know. We hope you’ll join us. ❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/

GGB ❤️ Welcome to GGB+ This is a really sensitive topic surrounding mental illness and loved ones, and we’re so grateful to share this space with you. What is GGB+? It’s a special space where Ang & Ari, hosts of the Girls Gone Bible podcast, connect with the GGB family like never before. What You’ll Find: Raw and vulnerable home videos of heartfelt conversations. Fun, behind-the-scenes moments you can’t get anywhere else. The most personal look into their faith journey and what God is doing in their lives right now. We love you, GGB family—more than you know. We hope you’ll join us. ❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/

trailerGGB+ | JESUS +MENTAL ILLNESS PREVIEW0aa49c4b-5ae3-44d1-998c-46eb668b2a10Sun, 12 Jan 2025 22:18:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2025) Today, we read about the story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage, and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we read about the story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage, and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2025)3dff77bf-c77b-4830-9c06-81155ae181f3Sun, 12 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Receiving Dogmas (2025) How do we come to accept the binding truths of the Faith? Fr. Mike explains how the dogmas of the Faith are boundaries designed to help us know God and ourselves accurately. He invites us to see these boundaries as lights along our path that enable us to love God and fully do his will. If we can understand that these dogmas are guided by love, we can come to receive them as gifts for the salvation of our souls. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 88-95. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How do we come to accept the binding truths of the Faith? Fr. Mike explains how the dogmas of the Faith are boundaries designed to help us know God and ourselves accurately. He invites us to see these boundaries as lights along our path that enable us to love God and fully do his will. If we can understand that these dogmas are guided by love, we can come to receive them as gifts for the salvation of our souls. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 88-95. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 12: Receiving Dogmas (2025)b7cf9fb0-2179-4b4b-a253-bb33c96fd00cSun, 12 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Receiving Dogmas (2025) How do we come to accept the binding truths of the Faith? Fr. Mike explains how the dogmas of the Faith are boundaries designed to help us know God and ourselves accurately. He invites us to see these boundaries as lights along our path that enable us to love God and fully do his will. If we can understand that these dogmas are guided by love, we can come to receive them as gifts for the salvation of our souls. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 88-95. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How do we come to accept the binding truths of the Faith? Fr. Mike explains how the dogmas of the Faith are boundaries designed to help us know God and ourselves accurately. He invites us to see these boundaries as lights along our path that enable us to love God and fully do his will. If we can understand that these dogmas are guided by love, we can come to receive them as gifts for the salvation of our souls. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 88-95. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 12: Receiving Dogmas (2025)0c456ee7-fcb8-4aa9-be7e-9f846f9dfe4fSun, 12 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2025) Today, we read about the story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage, and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we read about the story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage, and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2025)f13c99a4-7234-4b38-8962-63d937b1e911Sun, 12 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2025) Today, we read about the story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage, and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we read about the story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage, and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2025)fe82daf4-25cc-4ddd-9c69-2c439976e983Sun, 12 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2025) Today, we read about the story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage, and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we read about the story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage, and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2025)4b2fcbf7-de7a-43ee-a3a5-7cb6bae12723Sun, 12 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBe an Activator"Help! It's not working! Troooooy!" Troy stepped into the kitchen to see his little sister's hands covered in purple glue. "Crafting again, Emmy? What are you trying to do?" Emma blew a curl off her forehead in frustration. "I'm trying to make slime! I have glue, water, and baking soda. Look at this, it's just a sticky mess! Not slimy at all." "You forgot the activator." Troy pointed to step four of the recipe. "You need contact lens solution--I'll get you some of mine." "What does an activator do?" Emma asked when Troy returned with the missing ingredient. "An activator reacts with the rest of your ingredients and transforms them into something new--in this case, slime! Slime happens when you mix the liquid substance in your glue with the boric acid in an activator. This fun transformation is called cross-linking." Troy added the activator to his sister's bowl and watched her stir it in. "It's so slimy!" Emma held her slime in front of Troy's face with a grin. "Thanks for helping me!" "No problem, sis. Hey, did you know that you helped me?" "I did?" Emma poked her slime. "How?""Before you called for help, I was thinking about some friends of mine. They don't know Jesus and have started doing some stuff that's not good for them. Instead of talking to them about it, I just stayed away from them. But God used your slime project to remind me that I should do something different.""What's that?" Emma asked. "Since I have God's Spirit in me, I can be an activator to those around me who are in darkness. I have His light, and I need to shine it to others. I don't have to participate in the wrong things my friends are doing, but I can choose to show them a better way. I can tell my friends about a different kind of cross-linking: Jesus died on the cross and rose again so we could cross over from death to life and be transformed!" Emma raised her slime in the air. "Activators make everything better!" –Savannah Coleman

"Help! It's not working! Troooooy!" Troy stepped into the kitchen to see his little sister's hands covered in purple glue. "Crafting again, Emmy? What are you trying to do?" Emma blew a curl off her forehead in frustration. "I'm trying to make slime! I have glue, water, and baking soda. Look at this, it's just a sticky mess! Not slimy at all." "You forgot the activator." Troy pointed to step four of the recipe. "You need contact lens solution--I'll get you some of mine." "What does an activator do?" Emma asked when Troy returned with the missing ingredient. "An activator reacts with the rest of your ingredients and transforms them into something new--in this case, slime! Slime happens when you mix the liquid substance in your glue with the boric acid in an activator. This fun transformation is called cross-linking." Troy added the activator to his sister's bowl and watched her stir it in. "It's so slimy!" Emma held her slime in front of Troy's face with a grin. "Thanks for helping me!" "No problem, sis. Hey, did you know that you helped me?" "I did?" Emma poked her slime. "How?""Before you called for help, I was thinking about some friends of mine. They don't know Jesus and have started doing some stuff that's not good for them. Instead of talking to them about it, I just stayed away from them. But God used your slime project to remind me that I should do something different.""What's that?" Emma asked. "Since I have God's Spirit in me, I can be an activator to those around me who are in darkness. I have His light, and I need to shine it to others. I don't have to participate in the wrong things my friends are doing, but I can choose to show them a better way. I can tell my friends about a different kind of cross-linking: Jesus died on the cross and rose again so we could cross over from death to life and be transformed!" Emma raised her slime in the air. "Activators make everything better!" –Savannah Coleman

Be an Activator5acc89e7-cc1f-4f13-b636-121ad21cad86Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Be an Activator Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13-16; Luke 8:16; John 5:24 “Help! It’s not working! Troooooy!” Troy stepped into the kitchen to see his little sister’s hands covered in purple glue. “Crafting again, Emmy? What are you trying to do?” Emma blew a curl off her forehead in frustration. “I’m trying to make slime! I have glue, water, and baking soda. Look at this, it’s just a sticky mess! Not slimy at all.” “You forgot the activator.” Troy pointed to step four of the recipe. “You need contact lens solution–I’ll get you some of mine.” “What does an activator do?” Emma asked when Troy returned with the missing ingredient. “An activator reacts with the rest of your ingredients and transforms them into something new–in this case, slime! Slime happens when you mix the liquid substance in your glue with the boric acid in an activator. This fun transformation is called cross-linking.” Troy added the activator to his sister’s bowl and watched her stir it in. “It’s so slimy!” Emma held her slime in front of Troy’s face with a grin. “Thanks for helping me!” “No problem, sis. Hey, did you know that you helped me?” “I did?” Emma poked her slime. “How?” “Before you called for help, I was thinking about some friends of mine. They don’t know Jesus and have started doing some stuff that’s not good for them. Instead of talking to them about it, I just stayed away from them. But God used your slime project to remind me that I should do something different.” “What’s that?” Emma asked. “Since I have God’s Spirit in me, I can be an activator to those around me who are in darkness. I have His light, and I need to shine it to others. I don’t have to participate in the wrong things my friends are doing, but I can choose to show them a better way. I can tell my friends about a different kind of cross-linking: Jesus died on the cross and rose again so we could cross over from death to life and be transformed!” Emma raised her slime in the air. “Activators make everything better!” –Savannah Coleman How About You?Are you allowing God to use you as an activator to those He has placed in your life? Jesus said that those who trust in Him are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. If we hide the light of Jesus within us, how will those who are lost come to know Him? Trust God for courage to be an activator for Him and shine His light to those around you. Today’s Key Verse:In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (NIV) (Matthew 5:16) Today’s Key Thought:Be an activator in the world

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13-16; Luke 8:16; John 5:24 “Help! It’s not working! Troooooy!” Troy stepped into the kitchen to see his little sister’s hands covered in purple glue. “Crafting again, Emmy? What are you trying to do?” Emma blew a curl off her forehead in frustration. “I’m trying to make slime! I have glue, water, and baking soda. Look at this, it’s just a sticky mess! Not slimy at all.” “You forgot the activator.” Troy pointed to step four of the recipe. “You need contact lens solution–I’ll get you some of mine.” “What does an activator do?” Emma asked when Troy returned with the missing ingredient. “An activator reacts with the rest of your ingredients and transforms them into something new–in this case, slime! Slime happens when you mix the liquid substance in your glue with the boric acid in an activator. This fun transformation is called cross-linking.” Troy added the activator to his sister’s bowl and watched her stir it in. “It’s so slimy!” Emma held her slime in front of Troy’s face with a grin. “Thanks for helping me!” “No problem, sis. Hey, did you know that you helped me?” “I did?” Emma poked her slime. “How?” “Before you called for help, I was thinking about some friends of mine. They don’t know Jesus and have started doing some stuff that’s not good for them. Instead of talking to them about it, I just stayed away from them. But God used your slime project to remind me that I should do something different.” “What’s that?” Emma asked. “Since I have God’s Spirit in me, I can be an activator to those around me who are in darkness. I have His light, and I need to shine it to others. I don’t have to participate in the wrong things my friends are doing, but I can choose to show them a better way. I can tell my friends about a different kind of cross-linking: Jesus died on the cross and rose again so we could cross over from death to life and be transformed!” Emma raised her slime in the air. “Activators make everything better!” –Savannah Coleman How About You?Are you allowing God to use you as an activator to those He has placed in your life? Jesus said that those who trust in Him are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. If we hide the light of Jesus within us, how will those who are lost come to know Him? Trust God for courage to be an activator for Him and shine His light to those around you. Today’s Key Verse:In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (NIV) (Matthew 5:16) Today’s Key Thought:Be an activator in the world

Be an Activator 0e738675-f608-4f4e-80d3-367d25c3c400Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/12/25 Claimed Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. You've been claimed at the lowest point. The Baptism of the Lord is a mystery. The mystery of how Christ comes into contact with the water...and it does not change Him; He changes it. This is the pattern from this moment on: Christ comes into contact with us, claims us, and changes us. Mass Readings from January 12, 2025: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 29:1-4, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. You've been claimed at the lowest point. The Baptism of the Lord is a mystery. The mystery of how Christ comes into contact with the water...and it does not change Him; He changes it. This is the pattern from this moment on: Christ comes into contact with us, claims us, and changes us. Mass Readings from January 12, 2025: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 29:1-4, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

full01/12/25 Claimed66b84464-c0d6-4c47-828b-78bca2bbc710Sat, 11 Jan 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/12/25 Claimed Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. You've been claimed at the lowest point. The Baptism of the Lord is a mystery. The mystery of how Christ comes into contact with the water...and it does not change Him; He changes it. This is the pattern from this moment on: Christ comes into contact with us, claims us, and changes us. Mass Readings from January 12, 2025: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 29:1-4, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. You've been claimed at the lowest point. The Baptism of the Lord is a mystery. The mystery of how Christ comes into contact with the water...and it does not change Him; He changes it. This is the pattern from this moment on: Christ comes into contact with us, claims us, and changes us. Mass Readings from January 12, 2025: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 29:1-4, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

full01/12/25 Claimed68329fe1-70de-4b03-8877-eea86ad3a47fSat, 11 Jan 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2025) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2025)7f6b7b9d-40d1-4b30-99ad-7322db65028aSat, 11 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: Sources of Divine Revelation (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teaching that divine revelation consists of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and emphasizes why both sources are of equal importance in the Faith. He also clarifies the difference between Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to receive with docility the teachings and directives of the Magisterium of the Church, trusting in the authority of the Pope and the bishops. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 80-87. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teaching that divine revelation consists of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and emphasizes why both sources are of equal importance in the Faith. He also clarifies the difference between Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to receive with docility the teachings and directives of the Magisterium of the Church, trusting in the authority of the Pope and the bishops. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 80-87. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 11: Sources of Divine Revelation (2025)d3a5246b-a012-478c-8898-e7c430da6401Sat, 11 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: Sources of Divine Revelation (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teaching that divine revelation consists of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and emphasizes why both sources are of equal importance in the Faith. He also clarifies the difference between Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to receive with docility the teachings and directives of the Magisterium of the Church, trusting in the authority of the Pope and the bishops. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 80-87. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teaching that divine revelation consists of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and emphasizes why both sources are of equal importance in the Faith. He also clarifies the difference between Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to receive with docility the teachings and directives of the Magisterium of the Church, trusting in the authority of the Pope and the bishops. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 80-87. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 11: Sources of Divine Revelation (2025)597eea85-dafe-4d2a-9cfd-7f27f8ec7ec4Sat, 11 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2025) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2025)5a8a2615-aad9-4107-ba50-394e63872b95Sat, 11 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2025) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2025)90fff8e0-ec41-4827-b7c5-1a7a7a4ee4deSat, 11 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2025) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2025)3348a952-c045-4772-86c4-319324feea11Sat, 11 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhere Are We?"I'm getting mint chocolate chip!" Peyton said as he climbed into the van. "Two scoops!" Ian was right behind him. "I'm getting orange sherbet with sprinkles!" "And I," said Dad, "am getting the biggest fudge sundae you've ever seen." "Hey!" said Peyton. "You didn't get a good report card." "No, but I promised everybody ice cream after a good first half of the school year," said Dad. "And since I'm driving, that includes me. Now buckle in, we have a few stops to make first." They watched longingly out the window as Dad drove past the ice cream shop. But after the grocery store, gas station, and library, Peyton and Ian grew worried. When Dad drove by the only other ice cream shop in town, Ian frowned and crossed his arms. "He broke his promise," he whispered to Peyton. Peyton swallowed. "Um, Dad? Are you mad at us?" Dad met his eyes in the rearview mirror. "What makes you think that?" "Well, because you changed your mind about ice cream. There are no more ice cream shops." Peyton looked out his window. "Where are we, anyway?" Dad was about to respond when Ian spoke up. "Look, a big sign with a cow on it! Ice cream!" Dad pulled in and parked the car. "Best ice cream for miles. A bit of a drive, but I thought you two deserved something special." "You didn't lie to us!" said Ian. "Of course not," said Dad. "It was just taking so long," said Peyton. "And we've never been this way before." Dad smiled. "I understand. You know, God also takes us places we've never been. When it seems like it's taking a long time, it's easy to forget His promises too." "I did wonder where you were taking us," said Ian, eyeing a big jar of sprinkles behind the counter. "And we might wonder the same thing about God," said Dad. "But God never lies. He fulfilled His promise to save us by sending us His own Son, and He will always keep His promise to love and care for us, even when we struggle to trust Him." Dad led the boys up to the counter. "Now, pick what you want. I promise it'll be some of the best ice cream you've ever had!" –Kelly Carlson

"I'm getting mint chocolate chip!" Peyton said as he climbed into the van. "Two scoops!" Ian was right behind him. "I'm getting orange sherbet with sprinkles!" "And I," said Dad, "am getting the biggest fudge sundae you've ever seen." "Hey!" said Peyton. "You didn't get a good report card." "No, but I promised everybody ice cream after a good first half of the school year," said Dad. "And since I'm driving, that includes me. Now buckle in, we have a few stops to make first." They watched longingly out the window as Dad drove past the ice cream shop. But after the grocery store, gas station, and library, Peyton and Ian grew worried. When Dad drove by the only other ice cream shop in town, Ian frowned and crossed his arms. "He broke his promise," he whispered to Peyton. Peyton swallowed. "Um, Dad? Are you mad at us?" Dad met his eyes in the rearview mirror. "What makes you think that?" "Well, because you changed your mind about ice cream. There are no more ice cream shops." Peyton looked out his window. "Where are we, anyway?" Dad was about to respond when Ian spoke up. "Look, a big sign with a cow on it! Ice cream!" Dad pulled in and parked the car. "Best ice cream for miles. A bit of a drive, but I thought you two deserved something special." "You didn't lie to us!" said Ian. "Of course not," said Dad. "It was just taking so long," said Peyton. "And we've never been this way before." Dad smiled. "I understand. You know, God also takes us places we've never been. When it seems like it's taking a long time, it's easy to forget His promises too." "I did wonder where you were taking us," said Ian, eyeing a big jar of sprinkles behind the counter. "And we might wonder the same thing about God," said Dad. "But God never lies. He fulfilled His promise to save us by sending us His own Son, and He will always keep His promise to love and care for us, even when we struggle to trust Him." Dad led the boys up to the counter. "Now, pick what you want. I promise it'll be some of the best ice cream you've ever had!" –Kelly Carlson

Where Are We?996e965b-1533-4bd8-9baa-d18b612a44eeSat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Where Are We? Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 7:9; Psalm 105:42-45; Romans 8:32 “I’m getting mint chocolate chip!” Peyton said as he climbed into the van. “Two scoops!” Ian was right behind him. “I’m getting orange sherbet with sprinkles!” “And I,” said Dad, “am getting the biggest fudge sundae you’ve ever seen.” “Hey!” said Peyton. “You didn’t get a good report card.” “No, but I promised everybody ice cream after a good first half of the school year,” said Dad. “And since I’m driving, that includes me. Now buckle in, we have a few stops to make first.” They watched longingly out the window as Dad drove past the ice cream shop. But after the grocery store, gas station, and library, Peyton and Ian grew worried. When Dad drove by the only other ice cream shop in town, Ian frowned and crossed his arms. “He broke his promise,” he whispered to Peyton. Peyton swallowed. “Um, Dad? Are you mad at us?” Dad met his eyes in the rearview mirror. “What makes you think that?” “Well, because you changed your mind about ice cream. There are no more ice cream shops.” Peyton looked out his window. “Where are we, anyway?” Dad was about to respond when Ian spoke up. “Look, a big sign with a cow on it! Ice cream!” Dad pulled in and parked the car. “Best ice cream for miles. A bit of a drive, but I thought you two deserved something special.” “You didn’t lie to us!” said Ian. “Of course not,” said Dad. “It was just taking so long,” said Peyton. “And we’ve never been this way before.” Dad smiled. “I understand. You know, God also takes us places we’ve never been. When it seems like it’s taking a long time, it’s easy to forget His promises too.” “I did wonder where you were taking us,” said Ian, eyeing a big jar of sprinkles behind the counter. “And we might wonder the same thing about God,” said Dad. “But God never lies. He fulfilled His promise to save us by sending us His own Son, and He will always keep His promise to love and care for us, even when we struggle to trust Him.” Dad led the boys up to the counter. “Now, pick what you want. I promise it’ll be some of the best ice cream you’ve ever had!” –Kelly Carlson How About You?Do you ever feel like God is breaking His promise to take care of you and do what’s best for you? In the Bible, God proved He was faithful in His promise to send Jesus to save us from our sins and restore our relationship with Him. His promise for you today is that He will always be with you. No matter what you’re going through, you can trust that He will never let you down. Today’s Key Verse:He will remember his agreement forever. He will always keep the promises he made to his people. (ERV) (Psalm 105:8 ) Today’s Key Thought:God keeps His promises

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 7:9; Psalm 105:42-45; Romans 8:32 “I’m getting mint chocolate chip!” Peyton said as he climbed into the van. “Two scoops!” Ian was right behind him. “I’m getting orange sherbet with sprinkles!” “And I,” said Dad, “am getting the biggest fudge sundae you’ve ever seen.” “Hey!” said Peyton. “You didn’t get a good report card.” “No, but I promised everybody ice cream after a good first half of the school year,” said Dad. “And since I’m driving, that includes me. Now buckle in, we have a few stops to make first.” They watched longingly out the window as Dad drove past the ice cream shop. But after the grocery store, gas station, and library, Peyton and Ian grew worried. When Dad drove by the only other ice cream shop in town, Ian frowned and crossed his arms. “He broke his promise,” he whispered to Peyton. Peyton swallowed. “Um, Dad? Are you mad at us?” Dad met his eyes in the rearview mirror. “What makes you think that?” “Well, because you changed your mind about ice cream. There are no more ice cream shops.” Peyton looked out his window. “Where are we, anyway?” Dad was about to respond when Ian spoke up. “Look, a big sign with a cow on it! Ice cream!” Dad pulled in and parked the car. “Best ice cream for miles. A bit of a drive, but I thought you two deserved something special.” “You didn’t lie to us!” said Ian. “Of course not,” said Dad. “It was just taking so long,” said Peyton. “And we’ve never been this way before.” Dad smiled. “I understand. You know, God also takes us places we’ve never been. When it seems like it’s taking a long time, it’s easy to forget His promises too.” “I did wonder where you were taking us,” said Ian, eyeing a big jar of sprinkles behind the counter. “And we might wonder the same thing about God,” said Dad. “But God never lies. He fulfilled His promise to save us by sending us His own Son, and He will always keep His promise to love and care for us, even when we struggle to trust Him.” Dad led the boys up to the counter. “Now, pick what you want. I promise it’ll be some of the best ice cream you’ve ever had!” –Kelly Carlson How About You?Do you ever feel like God is breaking His promise to take care of you and do what’s best for you? In the Bible, God proved He was faithful in His promise to send Jesus to save us from our sins and restore our relationship with Him. His promise for you today is that He will always be with you. No matter what you’re going through, you can trust that He will never let you down. Today’s Key Verse:He will remember his agreement forever. He will always keep the promises he made to his people. (ERV) (Psalm 105:8 ) Today’s Key Thought:God keeps His promises

Where Are We? 11ba060c-da76-4bf6-a6a0-3586bc367223Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpiritual Warfare w/ Jonathan Pokluda | Girls Gone BibleHiiiii GGB:)   this week's episode is with the incredible pastor, author, and preacher Jonathan Pokluda. Today, we dive into his new book, Your Story Has a Villain, which focuses on spiritual warfare.   Guys, Satan has waged a war against the Almighty, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. His sole desire is to keep you from God's goodness. Jonathan’s book is an incredible resource for truly understanding the spiritual warfare we all face.   We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self.   Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/ggb and use the code GGB to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

Hiiiii GGB:)   this week's episode is with the incredible pastor, author, and preacher Jonathan Pokluda. Today, we dive into his new book, Your Story Has a Villain, which focuses on spiritual warfare.   Guys, Satan has waged a war against the Almighty, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. His sole desire is to keep you from God's goodness. Jonathan’s book is an incredible resource for truly understanding the spiritual warfare we all face.   We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self.   Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/ggb and use the code GGB to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!

fullSpiritual Warfare w/ Jonathan Pokluda | Girls Gone Bible0f746fb6-cbec-47ae-8481-648c676d299dFri, 10 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsa life of freedomHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the book of Galatians. Galatians is written by the apostle Paul and it shares the message that we are justified through faith, not by works. Although it's a shorter book, it is full of guidance and wisdom and carries a lot of practical lessons we can take as followers of Christ. "There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus." Galatians 3:28 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the book of Galatians. Galatians is written by the apostle Paul and it shares the message that we are justified through faith, not by works. Although it's a shorter book, it is full of guidance and wisdom and carries a lot of practical lessons we can take as followers of Christ. "There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus." Galatians 3:28 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulla life of freedom701ae87e-ff9d-4175-8f3e-c6d28eae2d64Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +00002534https://216.73.216.191/allTagsa life of freedomHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the book of Galatians. Galatians is written by the apostle Paul and it shares the message that we are justified through faith, not by works. Although it's a shorter book, it is full of guidance and wisdom and carries a lot of practical lessons we can take as followers of Christ. "There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus." Galatians 3:28 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the book of Galatians. Galatians is written by the apostle Paul and it shares the message that we are justified through faith, not by works. Although it's a shorter book, it is full of guidance and wisdom and carries a lot of practical lessons we can take as followers of Christ. "There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus." Galatians 3:28 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulla life of freedom3d45969e-47de-4605-b6c4-29b23557bac1Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 195: 10 Things Your Poo Says About Your Health: The No.1 Poo & Gut ScientistIn this moment, the gastroenterologist and gut health expert Dr Will Bulsiewicz breaks down everything you need to know about how your poo is one of the biggest signs of your overall health.Will says that too often we see poo as disgusting rather than a major clue of our health, as he says poo for a gastroenterologist is what checking the pulse is for a cardiologist. He says that signs can range from the size, smell and shape of poo, all of which can indicate anything from a poor diet to colon cancer. This is because 60% of your poo is bacteria and a direct window into the state of your microbiome which impacts all areas of your mental and physical wellbeing. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify-https://g2ul0.app.link//D9d8Wb9r1Pb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//vyoc8p5r1Pb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Will: https://theplantfedgut.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the gastroenterologist and gut health expert Dr Will Bulsiewicz breaks down everything you need to know about how your poo is one of the biggest signs of your overall health.Will says that too often we see poo as disgusting rather than a major clue of our health, as he says poo for a gastroenterologist is what checking the pulse is for a cardiologist. He says that signs can range from the size, smell and shape of poo, all of which can indicate anything from a poor diet to colon cancer. This is because 60% of your poo is bacteria and a direct window into the state of your microbiome which impacts all areas of your mental and physical wellbeing. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify-https://g2ul0.app.link//D9d8Wb9r1Pb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//vyoc8p5r1Pb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Will: https://theplantfedgut.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 195: 10 Things Your Poo Says About Your Health: The No.1 Poo & Gut Scientist4055743f-b64e-40ce-aaea-ca183b4f3077Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:56:00 +00001057https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2025) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2025)c59d9dc6-f861-4a9f-8b6d-28db3e9db0e2Fri, 10 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: The Apostolic Tradition (2025) The Gospel was handed on in two ways — orally and in writing. Both Scripture and Tradition are sources of Divine Revelation. Fr. Mike describes how the first apostles left bishops as their successors, passing down to them their teaching authority, and this apostolic succession is preserved until the end of time. The passing on of the Faith isn’t something reserved for bishops but something we are all called to participate in. Through the Holy Spirit, God’s Word is present and active in the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 74-79. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Gospel was handed on in two ways — orally and in writing. Both Scripture and Tradition are sources of Divine Revelation. Fr. Mike describes how the first apostles left bishops as their successors, passing down to them their teaching authority, and this apostolic succession is preserved until the end of time. The passing on of the Faith isn’t something reserved for bishops but something we are all called to participate in. Through the Holy Spirit, God’s Word is present and active in the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 74-79. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 10: The Apostolic Tradition (2025)6d627a19-5d94-4fef-9c72-31017b254f0eFri, 10 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: The Apostolic Tradition (2025) The Gospel was handed on in two ways — orally and in writing. Both Scripture and Tradition are sources of Divine Revelation. Fr. Mike describes how the first apostles left bishops as their successors, passing down to them their teaching authority, and this apostolic succession is preserved until the end of time. The passing on of the Faith isn’t something reserved for bishops but something we are all called to participate in. Through the Holy Spirit, God’s Word is present and active in the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 74-79. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Gospel was handed on in two ways — orally and in writing. Both Scripture and Tradition are sources of Divine Revelation. Fr. Mike describes how the first apostles left bishops as their successors, passing down to them their teaching authority, and this apostolic succession is preserved until the end of time. The passing on of the Faith isn’t something reserved for bishops but something we are all called to participate in. Through the Holy Spirit, God’s Word is present and active in the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 74-79. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 10: The Apostolic Tradition (2025)4e224bd6-742e-4fb3-84af-46f1f249241aFri, 10 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2025) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2025)5521bbaf-c33f-4e7d-85a1-05a5107eabc9Fri, 10 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2025) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2025)5a830e38-b0b5-407a-8753-42ea3acb6f53Fri, 10 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2025) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2025)868b72c7-8cf7-42a4-8a54-4e50288d3f18Fri, 10 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStaying in Character "You take the sword, Leo, and be ready when I storm the castle," Javier instructed as he slipped on his dragon mask.His little brother nodded, put on his knight helmet, and paced back and forth in front of the tent.Javier ran off and disappeared from Leo's view, crouching behind a bush. Then he crawled back to the tent and quietly entered it from the back, unnoticed by Knight Leo."RAAAAAAWR!" Javier bellowed. "This is my castle now! Flames! Run for your life, knight!" He continued to yell as loud as he could as he ran at his brother.Leo threw his helmet down and dropped his sword. "That's not fair!" he exclaimed. "You came from behind. I wasn't ready for you!"Javier ripped off his mask. "Oh, come on, Leo! Knights don't throw their helmets down and whine. I hate playing with you, you always wreck everything!""Whoa, you are a fiery dragon," Mom said as she came over at the yelling. "Calm down, Javier. Don't treat Leo that way.""But he does this every time! When we played astronauts and the aliens came, he threw a fit. When we played superheroes and the villain caught him, he started crying. Superheroes don't cry, Mom!""I know, Javier," Mom said. "Leo just has some trouble staying in character." She turned to Leo. "Javier has a point, Leo. When you're playing pretend, it's more fun if everyone stays in character." She turned back to Javier. "But you're also acting out of character when you talk to Leo like that." "But he makes me so mad!" said Javier."All the more reason to stay in character," said Mom. "It's easy to be kind when everything goes smoothly. It's when things don't go our way that we need to remember who we are as followers of Jesus. He defines our true character. He has freed us from sin and given us the Holy Spirit, who lives in us and is helping us become more like Jesus. Remember that the next time you're tempted to do something wrong--like lash out at Leo in anger. Jesus wants us to love others the way He loves us."Javier looked at his brother. "Sorry, Leo," he said. "I didn't mean to be such a dragon." –Kelly Bakshi

"You take the sword, Leo, and be ready when I storm the castle," Javier instructed as he slipped on his dragon mask.His little brother nodded, put on his knight helmet, and paced back and forth in front of the tent.Javier ran off and disappeared from Leo's view, crouching behind a bush. Then he crawled back to the tent and quietly entered it from the back, unnoticed by Knight Leo."RAAAAAAWR!" Javier bellowed. "This is my castle now! Flames! Run for your life, knight!" He continued to yell as loud as he could as he ran at his brother.Leo threw his helmet down and dropped his sword. "That's not fair!" he exclaimed. "You came from behind. I wasn't ready for you!"Javier ripped off his mask. "Oh, come on, Leo! Knights don't throw their helmets down and whine. I hate playing with you, you always wreck everything!""Whoa, you are a fiery dragon," Mom said as she came over at the yelling. "Calm down, Javier. Don't treat Leo that way.""But he does this every time! When we played astronauts and the aliens came, he threw a fit. When we played superheroes and the villain caught him, he started crying. Superheroes don't cry, Mom!""I know, Javier," Mom said. "Leo just has some trouble staying in character." She turned to Leo. "Javier has a point, Leo. When you're playing pretend, it's more fun if everyone stays in character." She turned back to Javier. "But you're also acting out of character when you talk to Leo like that." "But he makes me so mad!" said Javier."All the more reason to stay in character," said Mom. "It's easy to be kind when everything goes smoothly. It's when things don't go our way that we need to remember who we are as followers of Jesus. He defines our true character. He has freed us from sin and given us the Holy Spirit, who lives in us and is helping us become more like Jesus. Remember that the next time you're tempted to do something wrong--like lash out at Leo in anger. Jesus wants us to love others the way He loves us."Javier looked at his brother. "Sorry, Leo," he said. "I didn't mean to be such a dragon." –Kelly Bakshi

Staying in Character 644b8ecd-288e-48ee-863c-f7176e6aa53dFri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Staying in Character Bible Reading: Romans 5:3-5; Galatians 5:22-25 “You take the sword, Leo, and be ready when I storm the castle,” Javier instructed as he slipped on his dragon mask. His little brother nodded, put on his knight helmet, and paced back and forth in front of the tent. Javier ran off and disappeared from Leo’s view, crouching behind a bush. Then he crawled back to the tent and quietly entered it from the back, unnoticed by Knight Leo. “RAAAAAAWR!” Javier bellowed. “This is my castle now! Flames! Run for your life, knight!” He continued to yell as loud as he could as he ran at his brother. Leo threw his helmet down and dropped his sword. “That’s not fair!” he exclaimed. “You came from behind. I wasn’t ready for you!” Javier ripped off his mask. “Oh, come on, Leo! Knights don’t throw their helmets down and whine. I hate playing with you, you always wreck everything!” “Whoa, you are a fiery dragon,” Mom said as she came over at the yelling. “Calm down, Javier. Don’t treat Leo that way.” “But he does this every time! When we played astronauts and the aliens came, he threw a fit. When we played superheroes and the villain caught him, he started crying. Superheroes don’t cry, Mom!” “I know, Javier,” Mom said. “Leo just has some trouble staying in character.” She turned to Leo. “Javier has a point, Leo. When you’re playing pretend, it’s more fun if everyone stays in character.” She turned back to Javier. “But you’re also acting out of character when you talk to Leo like that.” “But he makes me so mad!” said Javier. “All the more reason to stay in character,” said Mom. “It’s easy to be kind when everything goes smoothly. It’s when things don’t go our way that we need to remember who we are as followers of Jesus. He defines our true character. He has freed us from sin and given us the Holy Spirit, who lives in us and is helping us become more like Jesus. Remember that the next time you’re tempted to do something wrong–like lash out at Leo in anger. Jesus wants us to love others the way He loves us.” Javier looked at his brother. “Sorry, Leo,” he said. “I didn’t mean to be such a dragon.” –Kelly Bakshi How About You?Do you ever act out of character? Do you have moments when you treat others poorly or do things you know are wrong? If you’re a Christian, you have the Holy Spirit in you so that you can show other people the good, gentle, and gracious character of Jesus. That’s who you are–a forgiven child of God who is becoming more like Jesus every day. Trust God to help you stay in character and show His love to others. Today’s Key Verse:Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. (NIV) (Galatians 5:25 ) Today’s Key Thought:Stay true to who you are in Jesus

Bible Reading: Romans 5:3-5; Galatians 5:22-25 “You take the sword, Leo, and be ready when I storm the castle,” Javier instructed as he slipped on his dragon mask. His little brother nodded, put on his knight helmet, and paced back and forth in front of the tent. Javier ran off and disappeared from Leo’s view, crouching behind a bush. Then he crawled back to the tent and quietly entered it from the back, unnoticed by Knight Leo. “RAAAAAAWR!” Javier bellowed. “This is my castle now! Flames! Run for your life, knight!” He continued to yell as loud as he could as he ran at his brother. Leo threw his helmet down and dropped his sword. “That’s not fair!” he exclaimed. “You came from behind. I wasn’t ready for you!” Javier ripped off his mask. “Oh, come on, Leo! Knights don’t throw their helmets down and whine. I hate playing with you, you always wreck everything!” “Whoa, you are a fiery dragon,” Mom said as she came over at the yelling. “Calm down, Javier. Don’t treat Leo that way.” “But he does this every time! When we played astronauts and the aliens came, he threw a fit. When we played superheroes and the villain caught him, he started crying. Superheroes don’t cry, Mom!” “I know, Javier,” Mom said. “Leo just has some trouble staying in character.” She turned to Leo. “Javier has a point, Leo. When you’re playing pretend, it’s more fun if everyone stays in character.” She turned back to Javier. “But you’re also acting out of character when you talk to Leo like that.” “But he makes me so mad!” said Javier. “All the more reason to stay in character,” said Mom. “It’s easy to be kind when everything goes smoothly. It’s when things don’t go our way that we need to remember who we are as followers of Jesus. He defines our true character. He has freed us from sin and given us the Holy Spirit, who lives in us and is helping us become more like Jesus. Remember that the next time you’re tempted to do something wrong–like lash out at Leo in anger. Jesus wants us to love others the way He loves us.” Javier looked at his brother. “Sorry, Leo,” he said. “I didn’t mean to be such a dragon.” –Kelly Bakshi How About You?Do you ever act out of character? Do you have moments when you treat others poorly or do things you know are wrong? If you’re a Christian, you have the Holy Spirit in you so that you can show other people the good, gentle, and gracious character of Jesus. That’s who you are–a forgiven child of God who is becoming more like Jesus every day. Trust God to help you stay in character and show His love to others. Today’s Key Verse:Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. (NIV) (Galatians 5:25 ) Today’s Key Thought:Stay true to who you are in Jesus

Staying in Character 993d5196-ff97-4919-8089-0d420a9d3fa4Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChristian Stoicism (Can You Be a Stoic Catholic?) Stoicism has its roots in Ancient Greece and Rome (300 BC) but it&#39;s seen a resurgence on social media in recent years. Stoic virtues like prudence, fortitude, and self-control can be very attractive, and Christians might wonder, &quot;is Stoicism compatible with my faith?&quot; The answer is: yes and no. Fr. Mike breaks down the good and true aspects of Stoicism—and he also uncovers where it falls short, and only Christianity can bridge the gap.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Stoicism has its roots in Ancient Greece and Rome (300 BC) but it&#39;s seen a resurgence on social media in recent years. Stoic virtues like prudence, fortitude, and self-control can be very attractive, and Christians might wonder, &quot;is Stoicism compatible with my faith?&quot; The answer is: yes and no. Fr. Mike breaks down the good and true aspects of Stoicism—and he also uncovers where it falls short, and only Christianity can bridge the gap.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullChristian Stoicism (Can You Be a Stoic Catholic?)e004e1c9-204b-446d-bdc9-a01ff72c9b8dThu, 09 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChristian Stoicism (Can You Be a Stoic Catholic?) Stoicism has its roots in Ancient Greece and Rome (300 BC) but it&#39;s seen a resurgence on social media in recent years. Stoic virtues like prudence, fortitude, and self-control can be very attractive, and Christians might wonder, &quot;is Stoicism compatible with my faith?&quot; The answer is: yes and no. Fr. Mike breaks down the good and true aspects of Stoicism—and he also uncovers where it falls short, and only Christianity can bridge the gap.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Stoicism has its roots in Ancient Greece and Rome (300 BC) but it&#39;s seen a resurgence on social media in recent years. Stoic virtues like prudence, fortitude, and self-control can be very attractive, and Christians might wonder, &quot;is Stoicism compatible with my faith?&quot; The answer is: yes and no. Fr. Mike breaks down the good and true aspects of Stoicism—and he also uncovers where it falls short, and only Christianity can bridge the gap.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullChristian Stoicism (Can You Be a Stoic Catholic?)136ebab4-623c-4a21-bb4e-97f0719dd398Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#901 - Sermon - Put on LoveThis episode is a sermon given at my home church Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino California on verses from Luke and from Colossians. The Luke verses are The Boy Jesus at the Temple. The title is "Put on Love." Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is a sermon given at my home church Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino California on verses from Luke and from Colossians. The Luke verses are The Boy Jesus at the Temple. The title is "Put on Love." Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#901 - Sermon - Put on Loveea35652a-12b1-47b7-9819-bef9e31d7007Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +00001212https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSex & Infertility Expert: You Need To Grow Your Sex Span! This Is Killing Your Fertility! This Daily Habit Transforms Your Sex Life!Over 300 million people worldwide are affected by erectile dysfunction, and Dr Mohit Khera has the scientific solutions you were afraid to ask for     Dr Mohit Khera is a Professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine specialising in male and female sexual dysfunction. He is also the co-author of the book, ‘RE-COUPLING: A Couple's 4-step Guide to Greater Intimacy and Better Sex’.    In this conversation, Dr Mohit and Steven discuss topics such as, the benefits of healthy testosterone levels, how erectile dysfunction impacts your mental health, the link between obesity and erectile dysfunction, and the 4 components of female sexual dysfunction.  00:00 Intro 02:17 Who Is Mohit and What Does He Do? 02:47 What Is a Sexspan and Why Does It Matter? 03:58 Is It Possible to Make Sexspan Last as Long as Lifespan? 05:15 Mohit's Professional Experience and the People He's Worked With 07:14 The Most Popular Things People Ask Mohit and Why They Come to See Him 11:26 Most Common Reason for Low Libido: How Much of It Is Related to Compatibility? 15:35 What Is Libido? 15:54 Connection Between Erectile Dysfunction and Low Libido 18:53 What Are the Side Effects of ED Pills? 21:34 The Biggest Side Effect of Cialis 22:00 Who Shouldn't Take Cialis? 23:42 Treatment for Sexual Dysfunction in Women 25:52 Connection Between Stress and Dopamine 27:21 Types of Activities That Raise Dopamine Levels 29:37 How Much Does Pornography Contribute to Low Libido? 31:08 Why Do People Have Less Sex Nowadays? 32:30 Role of Pornography in Shifting Sexual Behaviors 36:42 Connection Between Obesity and Sexual Dysfunction 39:23 Losing Weight Boosts Testosterone Levels 40:29 Impact of Testosterone Therapy on Sexual Activity 42:37 Should Someone Like Steven Be Taking Testosterone? 44:31 Testosterone Therapy in Women 47:25 HRT for Women 49:05 The Decline in Testosterone 50:38 What Lifestyle Changes Should We Make to Increase Fertility? 55:53 If a Couple Came to You With Sexual Problems, What Would You Focus on Naturally? 01:00:11 40% of Men at 40 Will Have ED 01:01:38 The Stigma Around ED 01:03:31 Personal Experiences With Sexual Dysfunction 01:06:07 The Impact of Kids on Sex Lives 01:07:03 Premature Ejaculation 01:10:15 Is Testosterone Dangerous? 01:11:41 Will Taking Testosterone Injections Reduce My Lifespan? 01:13:53 Links Between Depression and Testosterone 01:15:14 The Importance of Communication for Sex 01:16:18 Improving Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women 01:17:13 Pain During Sex for Women 01:18:47 How Do We Improve Communication in the Bedroom? 01:20:58 Are There Any Risks to Vibrators? 01:23:54 Abnormal Curvature of the Penis 01:25:20 Cures for ED That Aren't Pills 01:27:11 The Role Trauma Plays in Sexual Dysfunction 01:28:08 Erection Devices 01:32:43 Is There Anything You Cannot Explain? Follow Dr Mohit:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/L3Z03S4WqPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/JlcpMx8WqPb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/T7gIUo6WqPb  You can purchase Dr Mohit’s book, ‘RE-COUPLING: A Couple's 4-step Guide to Greater Intimacy and Better Sex’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/xExobrcXqPb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  DOAC Community Notes: drmokhere.tiiny.co My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Join the waitlist to be the first to hear about the next drop of The 1% Diary! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over 300 million people worldwide are affected by erectile dysfunction, and Dr Mohit Khera has the scientific solutions you were afraid to ask for     Dr Mohit Khera is a Professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine specialising in male and female sexual dysfunction. He is also the co-author of the book, ‘RE-COUPLING: A Couple's 4-step Guide to Greater Intimacy and Better Sex’.    In this conversation, Dr Mohit and Steven discuss topics such as, the benefits of healthy testosterone levels, how erectile dysfunction impacts your mental health, the link between obesity and erectile dysfunction, and the 4 components of female sexual dysfunction.  00:00 Intro 02:17 Who Is Mohit and What Does He Do? 02:47 What Is a Sexspan and Why Does It Matter? 03:58 Is It Possible to Make Sexspan Last as Long as Lifespan? 05:15 Mohit's Professional Experience and the People He's Worked With 07:14 The Most Popular Things People Ask Mohit and Why They Come to See Him 11:26 Most Common Reason for Low Libido: How Much of It Is Related to Compatibility? 15:35 What Is Libido? 15:54 Connection Between Erectile Dysfunction and Low Libido 18:53 What Are the Side Effects of ED Pills? 21:34 The Biggest Side Effect of Cialis 22:00 Who Shouldn't Take Cialis? 23:42 Treatment for Sexual Dysfunction in Women 25:52 Connection Between Stress and Dopamine 27:21 Types of Activities That Raise Dopamine Levels 29:37 How Much Does Pornography Contribute to Low Libido? 31:08 Why Do People Have Less Sex Nowadays? 32:30 Role of Pornography in Shifting Sexual Behaviors 36:42 Connection Between Obesity and Sexual Dysfunction 39:23 Losing Weight Boosts Testosterone Levels 40:29 Impact of Testosterone Therapy on Sexual Activity 42:37 Should Someone Like Steven Be Taking Testosterone? 44:31 Testosterone Therapy in Women 47:25 HRT for Women 49:05 The Decline in Testosterone 50:38 What Lifestyle Changes Should We Make to Increase Fertility? 55:53 If a Couple Came to You With Sexual Problems, What Would You Focus on Naturally? 01:00:11 40% of Men at 40 Will Have ED 01:01:38 The Stigma Around ED 01:03:31 Personal Experiences With Sexual Dysfunction 01:06:07 The Impact of Kids on Sex Lives 01:07:03 Premature Ejaculation 01:10:15 Is Testosterone Dangerous? 01:11:41 Will Taking Testosterone Injections Reduce My Lifespan? 01:13:53 Links Between Depression and Testosterone 01:15:14 The Importance of Communication for Sex 01:16:18 Improving Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women 01:17:13 Pain During Sex for Women 01:18:47 How Do We Improve Communication in the Bedroom? 01:20:58 Are There Any Risks to Vibrators? 01:23:54 Abnormal Curvature of the Penis 01:25:20 Cures for ED That Aren't Pills 01:27:11 The Role Trauma Plays in Sexual Dysfunction 01:28:08 Erection Devices 01:32:43 Is There Anything You Cannot Explain? Follow Dr Mohit:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/L3Z03S4WqPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/JlcpMx8WqPb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/T7gIUo6WqPb  You can purchase Dr Mohit’s book, ‘RE-COUPLING: A Couple's 4-step Guide to Greater Intimacy and Better Sex’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/xExobrcXqPb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  DOAC Community Notes: drmokhere.tiiny.co My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Join the waitlist to be the first to hear about the next drop of The 1% Diary! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs - https://www.linkedin.com/doac PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSex & Infertility Expert: You Need To Grow Your Sex Span! This Is Killing Your Fertility! This Daily Habit Transforms Your Sex Life!65d46893-7038-4072-8519-af23474d8844Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +00005955https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2025)44d83334-1362-4586-ae91-4d273e5c4e93Thu, 09 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: The Fullness of Revelation (2025) In our Catechism reading today we learn how out of love, God has fully revealed himself by sending his Son, Jesus Christ who established God’s covenant forever. We also learn that the Son is the Father’s definitive Word, but this Word has not yet been made completely explicit. Fr. Mike explains how private revelations may not claim to add to the Faith and must not contradict the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 65-73. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In our Catechism reading today we learn how out of love, God has fully revealed himself by sending his Son, Jesus Christ who established God’s covenant forever. We also learn that the Son is the Father’s definitive Word, but this Word has not yet been made completely explicit. Fr. Mike explains how private revelations may not claim to add to the Faith and must not contradict the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 65-73. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 9: The Fullness of Revelation (2025)c32403b2-46f3-4a7a-8386-00b90b9bd174Thu, 09 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: The Fullness of Revelation (2025) In our Catechism reading today we learn how out of love, God has fully revealed himself by sending his Son, Jesus Christ who established God’s covenant forever. We also learn that the Son is the Father’s definitive Word, but this Word has not yet been made completely explicit. Fr. Mike explains how private revelations may not claim to add to the Faith and must not contradict the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 65-73. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In our Catechism reading today we learn how out of love, God has fully revealed himself by sending his Son, Jesus Christ who established God’s covenant forever. We also learn that the Son is the Father’s definitive Word, but this Word has not yet been made completely explicit. Fr. Mike explains how private revelations may not claim to add to the Faith and must not contradict the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 65-73. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 9: The Fullness of Revelation (2025)dcd09f04-869d-4cf3-b3c5-ddeed73f1ca2Thu, 09 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2025)125446d7-7054-4e86-a612-be287b4e3cc4Thu, 09 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2025)faf509c4-8f13-40e7-a1ab-e1d8a7512bb3Thu, 09 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2025) Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2025)6da41719-7281-4e73-8218-6b2e816616b5Thu, 09 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFlying in Formation"Well, if that's the way you're going to be, I'll just find someone else to do my science project with!" Will turned and walked away from Torin and Carlos before they had a chance to respond.At dinner, Will was still angry. "Torin and Carlos won't listen to me," he told his dad. "They want to change the whole science project. I don't care what they say. I like the way I planned it.""Sounds like you're having trouble flying in formation," said Dad."Huh?" Will frowned. "What are you talking about?""Remember when we saw the Navy's flying team perform at the air show last week? How far apart were those six jets?""They were really close!" said Will. "I think the announcer said they sometimes were within three feet of each other." He remembered the thrill of watching the shiny blue and yellow jets. "When the leader moved in a certain direction, they all moved that way. If they didn't, they'd be in big trouble.""Right," said Dad. "Flying in formation like that takes real teamwork! But doing a good job on any group project requires teamwork--and that includes your science project. You need to work together as a team.""But they won't listen to me!" said Will."Well, they should listen to your ideas," said Dad. "But you should also listen to theirs. Have you done that? Have you really thought about whose ideas would work the best?"Will sighed. "I guess not. I'll talk to Carlos and Torin and see if they'll still let me work with them." "Good," said Dad. "You know, this reminds me of how Christians need to fly in formation too. Since you know Jesus, you're part of His team of believers--the church. As Christians, we need to work together to help more people know about Jesus. But we can't do that if we're only thinking of ourselves and what we want.""We need to be like Jesus, right?" asked Will."Right," said Dad. "We need to show one another the kind of love He shows us, and that includes listening to each other's ideas and being patient and understanding. When we do that, others will see God's love in us and want to know more about Jesus." –Diane Hesselberg

"Well, if that's the way you're going to be, I'll just find someone else to do my science project with!" Will turned and walked away from Torin and Carlos before they had a chance to respond.At dinner, Will was still angry. "Torin and Carlos won't listen to me," he told his dad. "They want to change the whole science project. I don't care what they say. I like the way I planned it.""Sounds like you're having trouble flying in formation," said Dad."Huh?" Will frowned. "What are you talking about?""Remember when we saw the Navy's flying team perform at the air show last week? How far apart were those six jets?""They were really close!" said Will. "I think the announcer said they sometimes were within three feet of each other." He remembered the thrill of watching the shiny blue and yellow jets. "When the leader moved in a certain direction, they all moved that way. If they didn't, they'd be in big trouble.""Right," said Dad. "Flying in formation like that takes real teamwork! But doing a good job on any group project requires teamwork--and that includes your science project. You need to work together as a team.""But they won't listen to me!" said Will."Well, they should listen to your ideas," said Dad. "But you should also listen to theirs. Have you done that? Have you really thought about whose ideas would work the best?"Will sighed. "I guess not. I'll talk to Carlos and Torin and see if they'll still let me work with them." "Good," said Dad. "You know, this reminds me of how Christians need to fly in formation too. Since you know Jesus, you're part of His team of believers--the church. As Christians, we need to work together to help more people know about Jesus. But we can't do that if we're only thinking of ourselves and what we want.""We need to be like Jesus, right?" asked Will."Right," said Dad. "We need to show one another the kind of love He shows us, and that includes listening to each other's ideas and being patient and understanding. When we do that, others will see God's love in us and want to know more about Jesus." –Diane Hesselberg

Flying in Formationa5002111-2e60-41c3-a34b-9fc92d0c440fThu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Flying in Formation Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6 “Well, if that’s the way you’re going to be, I’ll just find someone else to do my science project with!” Will turned and walked away from Torin and Carlos before they had a chance to respond. At dinner, Will was still angry. “Torin and Carlos won’t listen to me,” he told his dad. “They want to change the whole science project. I don’t care what they say. I like the way I planned it.” “Sounds like you’re having trouble flying in formation,” said Dad. “Huh?” Will frowned. “What are you talking about?” “Remember when we saw the Navy’s flying team perform at the air show last week? How far apart were those six jets?” “They were really close!” said Will. “I think the announcer said they sometimes were within three feet of each other.” He remembered the thrill of watching the shiny blue and yellow jets. “When the leader moved in a certain direction, they all moved that way. If they didn’t, they’d be in big trouble.” “Right,” said Dad. “Flying in formation like that takes real teamwork! But doing a good job on any group project requires teamwork–and that includes your science project. You need to work together as a team.” “But they won’t listen to me!” said Will. “Well, they should listen to your ideas,” said Dad. “But you should also listen to theirs. Have you done that? Have you really thought about whose ideas would work the best?” Will sighed. “I guess not. I’ll talk to Carlos and Torin and see if they’ll still let me work with them.” “Good,” said Dad. “You know, this reminds me of how Christians need to fly in formation too. Since you know Jesus, you’re part of His team of believers–the church. As Christians, we need to work together to help more people know about Jesus. But we can’t do that if we’re only thinking of ourselves and what we want.” “We need to be like Jesus, right?” asked Will. “Right,” said Dad. “We need to show one another the kind of love He shows us, and that includes listening to each other’s ideas and being patient and understanding. When we do that, others will see God’s love in us and want to know more about Jesus.” –Diane Hesselberg How About You?Do you have a hard time working as part of a team? Do you get upset when others don’t agree with your ideas? Remember that God wants Christians to work together in unity. Ephesians 4:2 says to be humble, gentle, and patient as we bear with one another in love. Share your ideas, but also listen to other people’s suggestions so you can work as a team in love and unity. Today’s Key Verse:How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! (NIV) (Psalm 133:1) Today’s Key Thought:Work in unity with others

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6 “Well, if that’s the way you’re going to be, I’ll just find someone else to do my science project with!” Will turned and walked away from Torin and Carlos before they had a chance to respond. At dinner, Will was still angry. “Torin and Carlos won’t listen to me,” he told his dad. “They want to change the whole science project. I don’t care what they say. I like the way I planned it.” “Sounds like you’re having trouble flying in formation,” said Dad. “Huh?” Will frowned. “What are you talking about?” “Remember when we saw the Navy’s flying team perform at the air show last week? How far apart were those six jets?” “They were really close!” said Will. “I think the announcer said they sometimes were within three feet of each other.” He remembered the thrill of watching the shiny blue and yellow jets. “When the leader moved in a certain direction, they all moved that way. If they didn’t, they’d be in big trouble.” “Right,” said Dad. “Flying in formation like that takes real teamwork! But doing a good job on any group project requires teamwork–and that includes your science project. You need to work together as a team.” “But they won’t listen to me!” said Will. “Well, they should listen to your ideas,” said Dad. “But you should also listen to theirs. Have you done that? Have you really thought about whose ideas would work the best?” Will sighed. “I guess not. I’ll talk to Carlos and Torin and see if they’ll still let me work with them.” “Good,” said Dad. “You know, this reminds me of how Christians need to fly in formation too. Since you know Jesus, you’re part of His team of believers–the church. As Christians, we need to work together to help more people know about Jesus. But we can’t do that if we’re only thinking of ourselves and what we want.” “We need to be like Jesus, right?” asked Will. “Right,” said Dad. “We need to show one another the kind of love He shows us, and that includes listening to each other’s ideas and being patient and understanding. When we do that, others will see God’s love in us and want to know more about Jesus.” –Diane Hesselberg How About You?Do you have a hard time working as part of a team? Do you get upset when others don’t agree with your ideas? Remember that God wants Christians to work together in unity. Ephesians 4:2 says to be humble, gentle, and patient as we bear with one another in love. Share your ideas, but also listen to other people’s suggestions so you can work as a team in love and unity. Today’s Key Verse:How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! (NIV) (Psalm 133:1) Today’s Key Thought:Work in unity with others

Flying in Formation a9a50e5a-5d8d-4c28-bc6c-98a87d822b9bThu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsQ&A With Father Martins, Testimonies and Absurd and Overly Specific CriticismsFather Martins Answers Questions from 2024, Shares Testimonies from the St. Jude Tour, and Talks Spiritual Warfare.

Father Martins Answers Questions from 2024, Shares Testimonies from the St. Jude Tour, and Talks Spiritual Warfare.

fullQ&A With Father Martins, Testimonies and Absurd and Overly Specific Criticisms5f410a04-c6c2-4c62-975e-42c2be356dfcWed, 08 Jan 2025 23:50:20 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#358: How Do You Know Me? John 1:43-51 Today we hear Jesus gather more followers; Phillip and Nathanael. Nathanael doubts that the the savior could come from the town of Nazareth. We hear Jesus' response to this and from it learn that Jesus knows what&rsquo;s going on inside of us, our thoughts and feelings, and He knows what&rsquo;s going on outside of us. &nbsp;Jesus is such a powerful &amp; loving father that there will never be a time when He does not know what&rsquo;s going on in your life and that brings us comfort today. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 1:43-51 Today we hear Jesus gather more followers; Phillip and Nathanael. Nathanael doubts that the the savior could come from the town of Nazareth. We hear Jesus' response to this and from it learn that Jesus knows what&rsquo;s going on inside of us, our thoughts and feelings, and He knows what&rsquo;s going on outside of us. &nbsp;Jesus is such a powerful &amp; loving father that there will never be a time when He does not know what&rsquo;s going on in your life and that brings us comfort today. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#358: How Do You Know Me? 1e5131f9-4f6e-4c2d-a091-8a8b1a9aa231Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000604https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2025)3dda508a-bbe5-4bfc-a6d1-b5388783d44cWed, 08 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: God Forms His People (2025) God chose Abraham and made him the “father of a multitude of nations.” Then God formed Israel as his people, freeing them from slavery in Egypt. Fr. Mike explains why God reveals himself in stages, and through the prophets who are honored as saints, he continues to form his people in the hope of salvation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 59-64. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God chose Abraham and made him the “father of a multitude of nations.” Then God formed Israel as his people, freeing them from slavery in Egypt. Fr. Mike explains why God reveals himself in stages, and through the prophets who are honored as saints, he continues to form his people in the hope of salvation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 59-64. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 8: God Forms His People (2025)909a1abf-5476-4bbe-b397-dc40315a25feWed, 08 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: God Forms His People (2025) God chose Abraham and made him the “father of a multitude of nations.” Then God formed Israel as his people, freeing them from slavery in Egypt. Fr. Mike explains why God reveals himself in stages, and through the prophets who are honored as saints, he continues to form his people in the hope of salvation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 59-64. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God chose Abraham and made him the “father of a multitude of nations.” Then God formed Israel as his people, freeing them from slavery in Egypt. Fr. Mike explains why God reveals himself in stages, and through the prophets who are honored as saints, he continues to form his people in the hope of salvation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 59-64. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 8: God Forms His People (2025)469b9d38-8239-4773-924f-991fc4f4ffd7Wed, 08 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2025)6dbb0022-f0c5-49c7-96cd-12fde9d38778Wed, 08 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2025)339359fc-7498-4e79-b778-3a1402ee75baWed, 08 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2025) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2025)ecbc3201-10f3-4c4e-be4d-74ecac26ddb3Wed, 08 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Gift from a FriendMalia jingled the coins in her pocket. She liked the sound they made. She called it her Sunday song because she often jingled coins before Sunday school started each week. Malia earned her own money for offerings, but lately she hadn't been able to find many jobs, so the amount she could give had become smaller and smaller.Antonio, the boy sitting next to her, saw her put the coins into the offering plate and snickered. "Is that all you have?" he asked loudly. "Why even bother?" Malia felt her face grow hot. She put her head down and didn't answer.When Malia got home, she told her mother what Antonio had said. "I guess he was right," she said with a sigh. "I think my offering was the smallest one anybody had today."Mom raised her eyebrows. "I think your first mistake was to compare your offering to what the other kids gave. We should never give just to impress others. Tell me--what does Jesus think about what you gave?" Malia shrugged.Mom was quiet for a moment. "Malia, at your birthday party last month, your friends gave you presents. Were the gifts all the same, or were some smaller than others?" "The gifts? They were all different, of course," said Malia. "Why?""Well, are the kids who gave you the nicest presents the ones you like best now?" asked Mom.Malia shook her head. "It doesn't matter what they brought. Izzy's dad had been sick a long time, so she couldn't spend much on a present, but who cares? It wouldn't have mattered if she hadn't brought anything at all. She's my best friend!""I know," said Mom. "And you're Jesus's friend--He loves you so much that He died for your sins and rose from the dead to save you! And He's pleased with any gift you give Him from your heart out of gratitude for what He's done for you.""Just like I'm happy with Izzy's present," Malia said, smiling. "Before the party, Izzy said she didn't know if she should even come. She was afraid of what the other kids would think of her gift. But I told her I would love any gift she brought me because she's my friend."–Brenda K. Good

Malia jingled the coins in her pocket. She liked the sound they made. She called it her Sunday song because she often jingled coins before Sunday school started each week. Malia earned her own money for offerings, but lately she hadn't been able to find many jobs, so the amount she could give had become smaller and smaller.Antonio, the boy sitting next to her, saw her put the coins into the offering plate and snickered. "Is that all you have?" he asked loudly. "Why even bother?" Malia felt her face grow hot. She put her head down and didn't answer.When Malia got home, she told her mother what Antonio had said. "I guess he was right," she said with a sigh. "I think my offering was the smallest one anybody had today."Mom raised her eyebrows. "I think your first mistake was to compare your offering to what the other kids gave. We should never give just to impress others. Tell me--what does Jesus think about what you gave?" Malia shrugged.Mom was quiet for a moment. "Malia, at your birthday party last month, your friends gave you presents. Were the gifts all the same, or were some smaller than others?" "The gifts? They were all different, of course," said Malia. "Why?""Well, are the kids who gave you the nicest presents the ones you like best now?" asked Mom.Malia shook her head. "It doesn't matter what they brought. Izzy's dad had been sick a long time, so she couldn't spend much on a present, but who cares? It wouldn't have mattered if she hadn't brought anything at all. She's my best friend!""I know," said Mom. "And you're Jesus's friend--He loves you so much that He died for your sins and rose from the dead to save you! And He's pleased with any gift you give Him from your heart out of gratitude for what He's done for you.""Just like I'm happy with Izzy's present," Malia said, smiling. "Before the party, Izzy said she didn't know if she should even come. She was afraid of what the other kids would think of her gift. But I told her I would love any gift she brought me because she's my friend."–Brenda K. Good

A Gift from a Friend42c71271-5aab-4c3e-9077-fdd18b46f4d3Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Gift from a Friend Bible Reading: Mark 12:41-44 Malia jingled the coins in her pocket. She liked the sound they made. She called it her Sunday song because she often jingled coins before Sunday school started each week. Malia earned her own money for offerings, but lately she hadn’t been able to find many jobs, so the amount she could give had become smaller and smaller. Antonio, the boy sitting next to her, saw her put the coins into the offering plate and snickered. “Is that all you have?” he asked loudly. “Why even bother?” Malia felt her face grow hot. She put her head down and didn’t answer. When Malia got home, she told her mother what Antonio had said. “I guess he was right,” she said with a sigh. “I think my offering was the smallest one anybody had today.” Mom raised her eyebrows. “I think your first mistake was to compare your offering to what the other kids gave. We should never give just to impress others. Tell me–what does Jesus think about what you gave?” Malia shrugged. Mom was quiet for a moment. “Malia, at your birthday party last month, your friends gave you presents. Were the gifts all the same, or were some smaller than others?” “The gifts? They were all different, of course,” said Malia. “Why?” “Well, are the kids who gave you the nicest presents the ones you like best now?” asked Mom. Malia shook her head. “It doesn’t matter what they brought. Izzy’s dad had been sick a long time, so she couldn’t spend much on a present, but who cares? It wouldn’t have mattered if she hadn’t brought anything at all. She’s my best friend!” “I know,” said Mom. “And you’re Jesus’s friend–He loves you so much that He died for your sins and rose from the dead to save you! And He’s pleased with any gift you give Him from your heart out of gratitude for what He’s done for you.” “Just like I’m happy with Izzy’s present,” Malia said, smiling. “Before the party, Izzy said she didn’t know if she should even come. She was afraid of what the other kids would think of her gift. But I told her I would love any gift she brought me because she’s my friend.” –Brenda K. Good How About You?Are you afraid that your gifts to the Lord aren’t good enough? Do they seem small compared to what other people can give? Remember that Jesus sees your heart. Your desire to give to Him out of love and gratitude for what He’s done for you is what matters–whether it’s through giving money or serving in other ways. God knows your circumstances, and He loves any gift you’re able to give Him because you are His friend. Today’s Key Verse:According to their ability, they gave. (NKJV) (Ezra 2:69) Today’s Key Thought:God accepts your gifts

Bible Reading: Mark 12:41-44 Malia jingled the coins in her pocket. She liked the sound they made. She called it her Sunday song because she often jingled coins before Sunday school started each week. Malia earned her own money for offerings, but lately she hadn’t been able to find many jobs, so the amount she could give had become smaller and smaller. Antonio, the boy sitting next to her, saw her put the coins into the offering plate and snickered. “Is that all you have?” he asked loudly. “Why even bother?” Malia felt her face grow hot. She put her head down and didn’t answer. When Malia got home, she told her mother what Antonio had said. “I guess he was right,” she said with a sigh. “I think my offering was the smallest one anybody had today.” Mom raised her eyebrows. “I think your first mistake was to compare your offering to what the other kids gave. We should never give just to impress others. Tell me–what does Jesus think about what you gave?” Malia shrugged. Mom was quiet for a moment. “Malia, at your birthday party last month, your friends gave you presents. Were the gifts all the same, or were some smaller than others?” “The gifts? They were all different, of course,” said Malia. “Why?” “Well, are the kids who gave you the nicest presents the ones you like best now?” asked Mom. Malia shook her head. “It doesn’t matter what they brought. Izzy’s dad had been sick a long time, so she couldn’t spend much on a present, but who cares? It wouldn’t have mattered if she hadn’t brought anything at all. She’s my best friend!” “I know,” said Mom. “And you’re Jesus’s friend–He loves you so much that He died for your sins and rose from the dead to save you! And He’s pleased with any gift you give Him from your heart out of gratitude for what He’s done for you.” “Just like I’m happy with Izzy’s present,” Malia said, smiling. “Before the party, Izzy said she didn’t know if she should even come. She was afraid of what the other kids would think of her gift. But I told her I would love any gift she brought me because she’s my friend.” –Brenda K. Good How About You?Are you afraid that your gifts to the Lord aren’t good enough? Do they seem small compared to what other people can give? Remember that Jesus sees your heart. Your desire to give to Him out of love and gratitude for what He’s done for you is what matters–whether it’s through giving money or serving in other ways. God knows your circumstances, and He loves any gift you’re able to give Him because you are His friend. Today’s Key Verse:According to their ability, they gave. (NKJV) (Ezra 2:69) Today’s Key Thought:God accepts your gifts

A Gift from a Friend 06aa1df9-858c-4956-9f11-53b15e6a5e40Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2025) Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2025)4664b343-f8f1-40b1-90ae-5c122c62b18dTue, 07 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God Reveals Himself (2025) God reveals himself to man and gives us the capacity to know and love him beyond our own natural abilities. From the very beginning, even after the first sin of Adam and Eve, God made himself known to human beings and gave us a promise of redemption. Fr. Mike explains how God’s covenant with Noah offers hope for salvation and unity that are only made possible in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 50-58. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God reveals himself to man and gives us the capacity to know and love him beyond our own natural abilities. From the very beginning, even after the first sin of Adam and Eve, God made himself known to human beings and gave us a promise of redemption. Fr. Mike explains how God’s covenant with Noah offers hope for salvation and unity that are only made possible in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 50-58. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 7: God Reveals Himself (2025)54b88417-37be-4f6d-a1a4-a5845e4a6820Tue, 07 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God Reveals Himself (2025) God reveals himself to man and gives us the capacity to know and love him beyond our own natural abilities. From the very beginning, even after the first sin of Adam and Eve, God made himself known to human beings and gave us a promise of redemption. Fr. Mike explains how God’s covenant with Noah offers hope for salvation and unity that are only made possible in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 50-58. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God reveals himself to man and gives us the capacity to know and love him beyond our own natural abilities. From the very beginning, even after the first sin of Adam and Eve, God made himself known to human beings and gave us a promise of redemption. Fr. Mike explains how God’s covenant with Noah offers hope for salvation and unity that are only made possible in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 50-58. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 7: God Reveals Himself (2025)3bc49a04-c50c-4526-9b9a-a5f14092da43Tue, 07 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2025) Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2025)48e1b58f-71b6-445f-b385-c697e3b1345eTue, 07 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2025) Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2025)66318062-5f8d-487c-968f-aa0f38029cb1Tue, 07 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2025) Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2025)79e9c695-0683-4627-b78d-743ccf03dd0bTue, 07 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHelpful Ants"How about a break?" said Dad. He stopped pedaling, leaned his bike against a tree, and then plopped onto the park bench beside the bike trail."Good idea!" said James. "I'm tired and thirsty!" He and Dad took water bottles from their bikes. Dad also pulled two granola bars from his bike bag and handed one to James.As James removed the wrapper, a piece of granola fell to the ground. A tiny ant appeared and tried to whisk it away. James watched as the ant tried again and again, but the piece was just too large for it to handle. A moment later, a mass of scurrying ants appeared. They worked together, lifting and dropping the chunk several times until it fell apart. Then each ant seized a small piece, and they all ran off in the same direction."Did you see that?" asked James. "That ant needed help--and he got it!""He sure did," said Dad. "That's a good example of how we should act as Christians."James looked at Dad. "You mean we should help each other, right? Like when that big storm ripped shingles off our garage roof last summer and a bunch of guys from church helped repair it. With all their help, it didn't take very long before it was fixed. A big job became a small one--just like with the ants."Dad nodded. "I'm sure the guys from church didn't think about it at the time, but they were demonstrating to our neighbors the love Christians should have for each other.""But aren't we supposed to show God's love by helping people who don't know Jesus too?" asked James. "Yes," said Dad. "Helping those who don't know Jesus can be a powerful way to show them who He is and what He's like, and helping other Christians can too." Dad and James got up and put on their helmets. "Mr. Locke next door was so impressed by what our church friends did to help with our roof that he wanted to know more about our church," added Dad. "I explained that we love one another because Jesus loves us--so much that He died for our sins and rose again. I'm praying that Mr. Locke will soon know Jesus too." –Eunice C. Matchett

"How about a break?" said Dad. He stopped pedaling, leaned his bike against a tree, and then plopped onto the park bench beside the bike trail."Good idea!" said James. "I'm tired and thirsty!" He and Dad took water bottles from their bikes. Dad also pulled two granola bars from his bike bag and handed one to James.As James removed the wrapper, a piece of granola fell to the ground. A tiny ant appeared and tried to whisk it away. James watched as the ant tried again and again, but the piece was just too large for it to handle. A moment later, a mass of scurrying ants appeared. They worked together, lifting and dropping the chunk several times until it fell apart. Then each ant seized a small piece, and they all ran off in the same direction."Did you see that?" asked James. "That ant needed help--and he got it!""He sure did," said Dad. "That's a good example of how we should act as Christians."James looked at Dad. "You mean we should help each other, right? Like when that big storm ripped shingles off our garage roof last summer and a bunch of guys from church helped repair it. With all their help, it didn't take very long before it was fixed. A big job became a small one--just like with the ants."Dad nodded. "I'm sure the guys from church didn't think about it at the time, but they were demonstrating to our neighbors the love Christians should have for each other.""But aren't we supposed to show God's love by helping people who don't know Jesus too?" asked James. "Yes," said Dad. "Helping those who don't know Jesus can be a powerful way to show them who He is and what He's like, and helping other Christians can too." Dad and James got up and put on their helmets. "Mr. Locke next door was so impressed by what our church friends did to help with our roof that he wanted to know more about our church," added Dad. "I explained that we love one another because Jesus loves us--so much that He died for our sins and rose again. I'm praying that Mr. Locke will soon know Jesus too." –Eunice C. Matchett

Helpful Antsf82b024d-6b7d-4593-96e6-934f2c4def52Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Helpful Ants  Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-11 “How about a break?” said Dad. He stopped pedaling, leaned his bike against a tree, and then plopped onto the park bench beside the bike trail. “Good idea!” said James. “I’m tired and thirsty!” He and Dad took water bottles from their bikes. Dad also pulled two granola bars from his bike bag and handed one to James. As James removed the wrapper, a piece of granola fell to the ground. A tiny ant appeared and tried to whisk it away. James watched as the ant tried again and again, but the piece was just too large for it to handle. A moment later, a mass of scurrying ants appeared. They worked together, lifting and dropping the chunk several times until it fell apart. Then each ant seized a small piece, and they all ran off in the same direction. “Did you see that?” asked James. “That ant needed help–and he got it!” “He sure did,” said Dad. “That’s a good example of how we should act as Christians.” James looked at Dad. “You mean we should help each other, right? Like when that big storm ripped shingles off our garage roof last summer and a bunch of guys from church helped repair it. With all their help, it didn’t take very long before it was fixed. A big job became a small one–just like with the ants.” Dad nodded. “I’m sure the guys from church didn’t think about it at the time, but they were demonstrating to our neighbors the love Christians should have for each other.” “But aren’t we supposed to show God’s love by helping people who don’t know Jesus too?” asked James. “Yes,” said Dad. “Helping those who don’t know Jesus can be a powerful way to show them who He is and what He’s like, and helping other Christians can too.” Dad and James got up and put on their helmets. “Mr. Locke next door was so impressed by what our church friends did to help with our roof that he wanted to know more about our church,” added Dad. “I explained that we love one another because Jesus loves us–so much that He died for our sins and rose again. I’m praying that Mr. Locke will soon know Jesus too.” –Eunice C. Matchett How About You?Can people see God’s love in your willingness to help others? By having a kind, helpful attitude, you can show others that you belong to Jesus. When people see you do things like help a neighbor rake their yard or show a new kid around school or church, they see the love that Jesus has put in your heart–and some of them might decide they want Jesus in their lives too. Today’s Key Verse:As we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. (NKJV) (Galatians 6:10) Today’s Key Thought:Show God’s love

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-11 “How about a break?” said Dad. He stopped pedaling, leaned his bike against a tree, and then plopped onto the park bench beside the bike trail. “Good idea!” said James. “I’m tired and thirsty!” He and Dad took water bottles from their bikes. Dad also pulled two granola bars from his bike bag and handed one to James. As James removed the wrapper, a piece of granola fell to the ground. A tiny ant appeared and tried to whisk it away. James watched as the ant tried again and again, but the piece was just too large for it to handle. A moment later, a mass of scurrying ants appeared. They worked together, lifting and dropping the chunk several times until it fell apart. Then each ant seized a small piece, and they all ran off in the same direction. “Did you see that?” asked James. “That ant needed help–and he got it!” “He sure did,” said Dad. “That’s a good example of how we should act as Christians.” James looked at Dad. “You mean we should help each other, right? Like when that big storm ripped shingles off our garage roof last summer and a bunch of guys from church helped repair it. With all their help, it didn’t take very long before it was fixed. A big job became a small one–just like with the ants.” Dad nodded. “I’m sure the guys from church didn’t think about it at the time, but they were demonstrating to our neighbors the love Christians should have for each other.” “But aren’t we supposed to show God’s love by helping people who don’t know Jesus too?” asked James. “Yes,” said Dad. “Helping those who don’t know Jesus can be a powerful way to show them who He is and what He’s like, and helping other Christians can too.” Dad and James got up and put on their helmets. “Mr. Locke next door was so impressed by what our church friends did to help with our roof that he wanted to know more about our church,” added Dad. “I explained that we love one another because Jesus loves us–so much that He died for our sins and rose again. I’m praying that Mr. Locke will soon know Jesus too.” –Eunice C. Matchett How About You?Can people see God’s love in your willingness to help others? By having a kind, helpful attitude, you can show others that you belong to Jesus. When people see you do things like help a neighbor rake their yard or show a new kid around school or church, they see the love that Jesus has put in your heart–and some of them might decide they want Jesus in their lives too. Today’s Key Verse:As we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. (NKJV) (Galatians 6:10) Today’s Key Thought:Show God’s love

Helpful Ants  51ab7a2c-1847-43e5-ba54-4e154acd7260Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCatholic Media for Kids with Peter AtkinsonIt's hard to be a Catholic parent in today's world of woke-inspired movies and entertainment. Worse, much of the Catholic created media is well...boring. Recently, however, there's some new options coming. One free Catholic program reached the #1 downloaded podcast spot this Advent. Best part, it's totally free! Join me in this episode as Peter Atkinson describes the amazing media that his Catholic company The Merry Beggars is putting out for free. We talk about his journey and how God called him to this work. We discuss what it takes to be a successful Catholic creator in this world. You can find many amazing free resources that are grounded in the Faith on the Merry Beggars website: https://www.themerrybeggars.com/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

It's hard to be a Catholic parent in today's world of woke-inspired movies and entertainment. Worse, much of the Catholic created media is well...boring. Recently, however, there's some new options coming. One free Catholic program reached the #1 downloaded podcast spot this Advent. Best part, it's totally free! Join me in this episode as Peter Atkinson describes the amazing media that his Catholic company The Merry Beggars is putting out for free. We talk about his journey and how God called him to this work. We discuss what it takes to be a successful Catholic creator in this world. You can find many amazing free resources that are grounded in the Faith on the Merry Beggars website: https://www.themerrybeggars.com/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullCatholic Media for Kids with Peter Atkinson19c37f93-5463-472a-b619-c39e4bdba44cMon, 06 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Exercise & Nutrition Scientist: The Truth About Exercising On Your Period! Women Were Right About Menopause! These 4 Supplements Give Women Optimal Health! Is mainstream exercise advice sexist? Dr Stacy Sims reveals the science-backed secrets for optimal health and fitness every women needs  Dr Stacy Sims is an exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and expert in female-specific nutrition and exercise. She is the author of books such as, ‘Next Level - Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond’.  In this conversation, Dr Stacy and Steven discuss topics such as, how to optimise your menstrual cycle for fitness, the biggest myths about menopause, why women need more protein than men, and the truth about creatine for women.  00:00 Intro 02:20 What Is the Work Stacey Does and Why Does She Do It? 09:52 Stacey's Academic Background 12:10 Main Physiological Differences Between Men and Women 14:35 Q-Angle 17:05 Fat Differences in Men and Women 17:48 Heart Differences in Men and Women 19:10 Lung Differences in Men and Women 20:20 Muscle-Building Capacities in Men vs. Women 20:48 ACL Injuries 22:10 What Is Quad Dominance? 23:04 How Much More Likely Are Women to Get ACL Injuries? 25:21 ACL Injury Prevention in Women 28:01 Does Science View Women as Smaller Versions of Men? 33:01 Differences in Weight Loss Advice for Men and Women 36:04 What Is the Hypothalamus? 42:46 Fasting and Exercise Differences for Women vs. Men 50:18 Stacey's Thoughts on Ozempic 52:11 When Should We Eat Around Training? 53:23 Stacey's Thoughts on Keto 54:53 Keto and the Microbiome 56:38 Saunas and Cold Plunge Differences 01:00:38 Women's Use of Creatine 01:05:53 Recommended Supplements for Women 01:11:28 Blood Glucose Sensitivity 01:15:16 Adapting Nutrition and Exercise to Your 28-Day Cycle 01:17:45 Are There Days in the Cycle We Shouldn't Work Hard? 01:20:51 When Are Women Strongest in Their Cycle? 01:21:48 Unasked Questions About the Menstrual Cycle 01:24:49 Why Is Bone Health So Important? 01:26:19 Sleep Differences Between Men and Women 01:28:05 Jet Lag Differences 01:30:12 Chronotypes 01:31:47 How Important Are Meal Timings? 01:35:30 Let's Talk About Menopause 01:41:25 The Perimenopause Phase 01:49:59 HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) 01:54:41 Nutrition, Exercise, and Endometriosis/PCOS 01:56:25 What Is the Most Important Thing We Haven't Talked About? 01:59:05 Why Don't We Learn About Women's Health in School? 01:59:40 The Most Important Message Stacey Would Pass On to Her Kids Follow Dr Stacy:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4j10BhK  YouTube - https://bit.ly/41WFZAY  Website - https://bit.ly/4a8xB3C  You can purchase Dr Stacy’s book,  ‘Next Level - Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond’, here: https://amzn.to/4a4gYGk  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: 1% Diary: Join the waitlist to be the first to hear about the next drop of The 1% Diary!  https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is mainstream exercise advice sexist? Dr Stacy Sims reveals the science-backed secrets for optimal health and fitness every women needs  Dr Stacy Sims is an exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and expert in female-specific nutrition and exercise. She is the author of books such as, ‘Next Level - Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond’.  In this conversation, Dr Stacy and Steven discuss topics such as, how to optimise your menstrual cycle for fitness, the biggest myths about menopause, why women need more protein than men, and the truth about creatine for women.  00:00 Intro 02:20 What Is the Work Stacey Does and Why Does She Do It? 09:52 Stacey's Academic Background 12:10 Main Physiological Differences Between Men and Women 14:35 Q-Angle 17:05 Fat Differences in Men and Women 17:48 Heart Differences in Men and Women 19:10 Lung Differences in Men and Women 20:20 Muscle-Building Capacities in Men vs. Women 20:48 ACL Injuries 22:10 What Is Quad Dominance? 23:04 How Much More Likely Are Women to Get ACL Injuries? 25:21 ACL Injury Prevention in Women 28:01 Does Science View Women as Smaller Versions of Men? 33:01 Differences in Weight Loss Advice for Men and Women 36:04 What Is the Hypothalamus? 42:46 Fasting and Exercise Differences for Women vs. Men 50:18 Stacey's Thoughts on Ozempic 52:11 When Should We Eat Around Training? 53:23 Stacey's Thoughts on Keto 54:53 Keto and the Microbiome 56:38 Saunas and Cold Plunge Differences 01:00:38 Women's Use of Creatine 01:05:53 Recommended Supplements for Women 01:11:28 Blood Glucose Sensitivity 01:15:16 Adapting Nutrition and Exercise to Your 28-Day Cycle 01:17:45 Are There Days in the Cycle We Shouldn't Work Hard? 01:20:51 When Are Women Strongest in Their Cycle? 01:21:48 Unasked Questions About the Menstrual Cycle 01:24:49 Why Is Bone Health So Important? 01:26:19 Sleep Differences Between Men and Women 01:28:05 Jet Lag Differences 01:30:12 Chronotypes 01:31:47 How Important Are Meal Timings? 01:35:30 Let's Talk About Menopause 01:41:25 The Perimenopause Phase 01:49:59 HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) 01:54:41 Nutrition, Exercise, and Endometriosis/PCOS 01:56:25 What Is the Most Important Thing We Haven't Talked About? 01:59:05 Why Don't We Learn About Women's Health in School? 01:59:40 The Most Important Message Stacey Would Pass On to Her Kids Follow Dr Stacy:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4j10BhK  YouTube - https://bit.ly/41WFZAY  Website - https://bit.ly/4a8xB3C  You can purchase Dr Stacy’s book,  ‘Next Level - Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond’, here: https://amzn.to/4a4gYGk  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: 1% Diary: Join the waitlist to be the first to hear about the next drop of The 1% Diary!  https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Exercise & Nutrition Scientist: The Truth About Exercising On Your Period! Women Were Right About Menopause! These 4 Supplements Give Women Optimal Health! 564c4830-4e62-473d-bc20-30465fd5a4ebMon, 06 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +00007480https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2025) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2025)10f6310f-de79-45da-8581-b30e4cbe2573Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2025) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2025)67568c46-5ba8-475f-a6ee-6e2eeeaaa1ecMon, 06 Jan 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2025) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2025)d07f454d-3767-43b8-9f9d-2560459d929cMon, 06 Jan 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2025) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2025)349d0e69-fe8e-42d0-ac87-43093087b568Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)e121fde6-55b6-4197-bfd3-4314e65b5167Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Knowing God With Certainty (2025) Today’s reading is a summation of what we have learned so far. Man is made for God, and we are born with a capacity for knowing God. Using our senses, listening to our consciences, and employing our gift of reason, we can know with certainty that God exists. Fr. Mike explains how we live freely only in communion with our Creator, even if we are limited in our capacity of comprehension. Knowing this compels us to share our faith in God with those who do not yet believe. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 44-49. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today’s reading is a summation of what we have learned so far. Man is made for God, and we are born with a capacity for knowing God. Using our senses, listening to our consciences, and employing our gift of reason, we can know with certainty that God exists. Fr. Mike explains how we live freely only in communion with our Creator, even if we are limited in our capacity of comprehension. Knowing this compels us to share our faith in God with those who do not yet believe. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 44-49. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 6: Knowing God With Certainty (2025)5738e13c-1d0d-40ff-9b3f-dd02c376e3c9Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Knowing God With Certainty (2025) Today’s reading is a summation of what we have learned so far. Man is made for God, and we are born with a capacity for knowing God. Using our senses, listening to our consciences, and employing our gift of reason, we can know with certainty that God exists. Fr. Mike explains how we live freely only in communion with our Creator, even if we are limited in our capacity of comprehension. Knowing this compels us to share our faith in God with those who do not yet believe. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 44-49. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today’s reading is a summation of what we have learned so far. Man is made for God, and we are born with a capacity for knowing God. Using our senses, listening to our consciences, and employing our gift of reason, we can know with certainty that God exists. Fr. Mike explains how we live freely only in communion with our Creator, even if we are limited in our capacity of comprehension. Knowing this compels us to share our faith in God with those who do not yet believe. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 44-49. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 6: Knowing God With Certainty (2025)58089a21-876a-4146-956b-864bd88a584dMon, 06 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)9a8cf45a-a812-4bd0-aa9d-a11a3ce48694Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)688385de-32a8-43b8-9028-2ad16e553a66Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)8ecde15e-0d7a-4a56-89e4-95ef35b4b7d2Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWarning LightsCallie sat on her bed, so engrossed in her new library book that she didn't even notice her mom enter the room. When Mom sat down next to her, Callie jumped and shoved the book under her, hoping her mom hadn't seen the title.Mom frowned. "You doing okay? I was just wondering why you were so quiet up here." She peered around Callie. "What were you reading?"Callie shot her a thin smile. "Oh, nothing. Just a book I got at the library." She blinked, trying to clear her flustered brain. "So, did Dad finish working on the car?" Mom folded her arms, studying her. "No, he's still trying to figure it out. The check engine light keeps flashing." Callie nodded. "Wow. I hope the car's okay!" "I'm sure it will be fine," said Mom. "Your Dad always takes the car's warning lights very seriously, so I'm sure he'll be able to fix the problem before it causes too much damage." She cleared her throat and scooted closer to her daughter. "Callie, you're twelve, and you're getting to the age when you'll be making some important decisions." Callie swallowed and nodded. "I'm not going to make you show me the book you're hiding. I don't know what it has in it that makes you feel the need to hide it. All I'm going to say is that your conscience is telling you something without me having to say a word." Callie studied her fingernails, and Mom sighed. "The embarrassment I see on your face is a God-given warning light, Callie. It's telling you that something in that book doesn't line up with who you are as a follower of Jesus. Because He has freed you from sin, it doesn't belong in your life anymore. When you're tempted to focus on sinful things, the Holy Spirit uses your conscience to warn you. If you listen to His warning, it can prevent major problems down the road."Callie squirmed. As much as she hated to admit it, she knew Mom was right. She pulled out the book. "I guess I'll need a ride to the library so I can return this." As the weight of the book lifted from her conscience, she smiled. "Let's go see how Dad's coming along on the car!" –Rebekah Dorris

Callie sat on her bed, so engrossed in her new library book that she didn't even notice her mom enter the room. When Mom sat down next to her, Callie jumped and shoved the book under her, hoping her mom hadn't seen the title.Mom frowned. "You doing okay? I was just wondering why you were so quiet up here." She peered around Callie. "What were you reading?"Callie shot her a thin smile. "Oh, nothing. Just a book I got at the library." She blinked, trying to clear her flustered brain. "So, did Dad finish working on the car?" Mom folded her arms, studying her. "No, he's still trying to figure it out. The check engine light keeps flashing." Callie nodded. "Wow. I hope the car's okay!" "I'm sure it will be fine," said Mom. "Your Dad always takes the car's warning lights very seriously, so I'm sure he'll be able to fix the problem before it causes too much damage." She cleared her throat and scooted closer to her daughter. "Callie, you're twelve, and you're getting to the age when you'll be making some important decisions." Callie swallowed and nodded. "I'm not going to make you show me the book you're hiding. I don't know what it has in it that makes you feel the need to hide it. All I'm going to say is that your conscience is telling you something without me having to say a word." Callie studied her fingernails, and Mom sighed. "The embarrassment I see on your face is a God-given warning light, Callie. It's telling you that something in that book doesn't line up with who you are as a follower of Jesus. Because He has freed you from sin, it doesn't belong in your life anymore. When you're tempted to focus on sinful things, the Holy Spirit uses your conscience to warn you. If you listen to His warning, it can prevent major problems down the road."Callie squirmed. As much as she hated to admit it, she knew Mom was right. She pulled out the book. "I guess I'll need a ride to the library so I can return this." As the weight of the book lifted from her conscience, she smiled. "Let's go see how Dad's coming along on the car!" –Rebekah Dorris

Warning Lights07b8bc50-49d9-4d10-a478-3d5cefc1e934Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Warning Lights Bible Reading: Psalm 101:1-8 Callie sat on her bed, so engrossed in her new library book that she didn’t even notice her mom enter the room. When Mom sat down next to her, Callie jumped and shoved the book under her, hoping her mom hadn’t seen the title. Mom frowned. “You doing okay? I was just wondering why you were so quiet up here.” She peered around Callie. “What were you reading?” Callie shot her a thin smile. “Oh, nothing. Just a book I got at the library.” She blinked, trying to clear her flustered brain. “So, did Dad finish working on the car?” Mom folded her arms, studying her. “No, he’s still trying to figure it out. The check engine light keeps flashing.” Callie nodded. “Wow. I hope the car’s okay!” “I’m sure it will be fine,” said Mom. “Your Dad always takes the car’s warning lights very seriously, so I’m sure he’ll be able to fix the problem before it causes too much damage.” She cleared her throat and scooted closer to her daughter. “Callie, you’re twelve, and you’re getting to the age when you’ll be making some important decisions.” Callie swallowed and nodded. “I’m not going to make you show me the book you’re hiding. I don’t know what it has in it that makes you feel the need to hide it. All I’m going to say is that your conscience is telling you something without me having to say a word.” Callie studied her fingernails, and Mom sighed. “The embarrassment I see on your face is a God-given warning light, Callie. It’s telling you that something in that book doesn’t line up with who you are as a follower of Jesus. Because He has freed you from sin, it doesn’t belong in your life anymore. When you’re tempted to focus on sinful things, the Holy Spirit uses your conscience to warn you. If you listen to His warning, it can prevent major problems down the road.” Callie squirmed. As much as she hated to admit it, she knew Mom was right. She pulled out the book. “I guess I’ll need a ride to the library so I can return this.” As the weight of the book lifted from her conscience, she smiled. “Let’s go see how Dad’s coming along on the car!” –Rebekah Dorris How About You?Has a twinge of embarrassment or unease ever made you want to hide what you were doing? God has given each of us a conscience to warn us when we’re stepping into danger. When it tells you that what you’re doing isn’t right, stop immediately! Listen to God’s warning and trust Him to help you resist temptation. Today’s Key Verse:Whatever is not from faith is sin. (NKJV) (Romans 14:23) Today’s Key Thought:Listen to God’s warnings

Bible Reading: Psalm 101:1-8 Callie sat on her bed, so engrossed in her new library book that she didn’t even notice her mom enter the room. When Mom sat down next to her, Callie jumped and shoved the book under her, hoping her mom hadn’t seen the title. Mom frowned. “You doing okay? I was just wondering why you were so quiet up here.” She peered around Callie. “What were you reading?” Callie shot her a thin smile. “Oh, nothing. Just a book I got at the library.” She blinked, trying to clear her flustered brain. “So, did Dad finish working on the car?” Mom folded her arms, studying her. “No, he’s still trying to figure it out. The check engine light keeps flashing.” Callie nodded. “Wow. I hope the car’s okay!” “I’m sure it will be fine,” said Mom. “Your Dad always takes the car’s warning lights very seriously, so I’m sure he’ll be able to fix the problem before it causes too much damage.” She cleared her throat and scooted closer to her daughter. “Callie, you’re twelve, and you’re getting to the age when you’ll be making some important decisions.” Callie swallowed and nodded. “I’m not going to make you show me the book you’re hiding. I don’t know what it has in it that makes you feel the need to hide it. All I’m going to say is that your conscience is telling you something without me having to say a word.” Callie studied her fingernails, and Mom sighed. “The embarrassment I see on your face is a God-given warning light, Callie. It’s telling you that something in that book doesn’t line up with who you are as a follower of Jesus. Because He has freed you from sin, it doesn’t belong in your life anymore. When you’re tempted to focus on sinful things, the Holy Spirit uses your conscience to warn you. If you listen to His warning, it can prevent major problems down the road.” Callie squirmed. As much as she hated to admit it, she knew Mom was right. She pulled out the book. “I guess I’ll need a ride to the library so I can return this.” As the weight of the book lifted from her conscience, she smiled. “Let’s go see how Dad’s coming along on the car!” –Rebekah Dorris How About You?Has a twinge of embarrassment or unease ever made you want to hide what you were doing? God has given each of us a conscience to warn us when we’re stepping into danger. When it tells you that what you’re doing isn’t right, stop immediately! Listen to God’s warning and trust Him to help you resist temptation. Today’s Key Verse:Whatever is not from faith is sin. (NKJV) (Romans 14:23) Today’s Key Thought:Listen to God’s warnings

Warning Lights a210b822-1ec3-4f99-bccb-f7a7d61b4a4dMon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: Tower of Babel (2025) Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 5: Tower of Babel (2025)3668eb75-f937-48ac-9205-31dc70ac1126Sun, 05 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: How We Know God (2025) What can we know about God? The Catechism tells us three important things: 1) We can know God with our human reason, but 2) that knowledge will always be limited, and 3) we rely on God to reveal himself to us. Fr. Mike warns us that learning who God is requires self-surrender and abnegation, for the human heart struggles to recognize the infinite gap between Creator and created. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 36-43. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What can we know about God? The Catechism tells us three important things: 1) We can know God with our human reason, but 2) that knowledge will always be limited, and 3) we rely on God to reveal himself to us. Fr. Mike warns us that learning who God is requires self-surrender and abnegation, for the human heart struggles to recognize the infinite gap between Creator and created. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 36-43. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 5: How We Know God (2025)a0cd514c-c8b3-42ba-96a3-cc6162b5d7b5Sun, 05 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: How We Know God (2025) What can we know about God? The Catechism tells us three important things: 1) We can know God with our human reason, but 2) that knowledge will always be limited, and 3) we rely on God to reveal himself to us. Fr. Mike warns us that learning who God is requires self-surrender and abnegation, for the human heart struggles to recognize the infinite gap between Creator and created. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 36-43. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What can we know about God? The Catechism tells us three important things: 1) We can know God with our human reason, but 2) that knowledge will always be limited, and 3) we rely on God to reveal himself to us. Fr. Mike warns us that learning who God is requires self-surrender and abnegation, for the human heart struggles to recognize the infinite gap between Creator and created. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 36-43. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 5: How We Know God (2025)3478ce84-8a4a-477d-916d-a6f3a149ee24Sun, 05 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: Tower of Babel (2025) Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 5: Tower of Babel (2025)6c4e7ac6-38af-4dd0-a5c4-96fcec263b13Sun, 05 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: Tower of Babel (2025) Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 5: Tower of Babel (2025)9a5b64f4-9b90-4371-b254-dab9d9cecef0Sun, 05 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: Tower of Babel (2025) Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 5: Tower of Babel (2025)8cacd736-a8f4-4d32-b49c-4f17977307a5Sun, 05 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsQuestionsKahlil closed the book he was reading and sighed. "You don't look very happy," said his sister, Anisa. "What are you thinking about?"Kahlil hesitated. "God," he admitted. "I've been wondering if God really hears us when we pray.""Of course He does!" said Anisa."And my teacher at church says God is everywhere," said Kahlil. "How can that be? And how can He have no beginning?""I can't believe you're questioning God!" said Anisa. "Better not let Mom or Dad hear you do that.""Do what?" asked Dad as he walked in and sat down.Kahlil nervously picked at the corner of his book. "Well, sometimes I don't understand things about God and what the Bible says about Him. I have lots of questions, and Anisa thinks that's wrong.""No, it's not wrong," said Dad. "It's perfectly okay for you to have those kinds of questions.""It is?" asked Anisa. She and Kahlil looked at each other in surprise. Dad nodded. "You learn by asking questions. For example, you made macaroni and cheese yesterday, right? How did you learn to do that?"Anisa chimed in. "I heard him ask Mom a ton of questions. He asked how much water to use and how high to set the burner. And he asked how long it had to boil." She turned to her brother. "You've seen Mom make it a million times, but you didn't know anything when you tried to do it yourself."Kahlil made a face at his sister. "Well, I could do it now!" Dad smiled. "I'm sure you could. Asking questions helped you learn what to do. That's one reason God welcomes our honest questions--He knows they help us learn.""You mean God's not mad?" Anisa asked.Dad shook his head. "The book of Psalms is full of hard questions the writers asked God. Their questions helped them understand more about God and why they could trust Him. So don't be afraid to ask hard questions. Questions can strengthen your faith as you learn more about who God is and how Jesus came to save you and promises to be with you through life's difficulties." Standing up, Dad said, "I'm hungry. Why don't we ask God some questions together over a bowl of Kahlil's mac and cheese?" –Sheri Shaw

Kahlil closed the book he was reading and sighed. "You don't look very happy," said his sister, Anisa. "What are you thinking about?"Kahlil hesitated. "God," he admitted. "I've been wondering if God really hears us when we pray.""Of course He does!" said Anisa."And my teacher at church says God is everywhere," said Kahlil. "How can that be? And how can He have no beginning?""I can't believe you're questioning God!" said Anisa. "Better not let Mom or Dad hear you do that.""Do what?" asked Dad as he walked in and sat down.Kahlil nervously picked at the corner of his book. "Well, sometimes I don't understand things about God and what the Bible says about Him. I have lots of questions, and Anisa thinks that's wrong.""No, it's not wrong," said Dad. "It's perfectly okay for you to have those kinds of questions.""It is?" asked Anisa. She and Kahlil looked at each other in surprise. Dad nodded. "You learn by asking questions. For example, you made macaroni and cheese yesterday, right? How did you learn to do that?"Anisa chimed in. "I heard him ask Mom a ton of questions. He asked how much water to use and how high to set the burner. And he asked how long it had to boil." She turned to her brother. "You've seen Mom make it a million times, but you didn't know anything when you tried to do it yourself."Kahlil made a face at his sister. "Well, I could do it now!" Dad smiled. "I'm sure you could. Asking questions helped you learn what to do. That's one reason God welcomes our honest questions--He knows they help us learn.""You mean God's not mad?" Anisa asked.Dad shook his head. "The book of Psalms is full of hard questions the writers asked God. Their questions helped them understand more about God and why they could trust Him. So don't be afraid to ask hard questions. Questions can strengthen your faith as you learn more about who God is and how Jesus came to save you and promises to be with you through life's difficulties." Standing up, Dad said, "I'm hungry. Why don't we ask God some questions together over a bowl of Kahlil's mac and cheese?" –Sheri Shaw

Questions38266d78-790a-42c3-a6f6-b03726750382Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Questions  Bible Reading: Psalm 73:13-28; Proverbs 2:1-9 Kahlil closed the book he was reading and sighed. “You don’t look very happy,” said his sister, Anisa. “What are you thinking about?” Kahlil hesitated. “God,” he admitted. “I’ve been wondering if God really hears us when we pray.” “Of course He does!” said Anisa. “And my teacher at church says God is everywhere,” said Kahlil. “How can that be? And how can He have no beginning?” “I can’t believe you’re questioning God!” said Anisa. “Better not let Mom or Dad hear you do that.” “Do what?” asked Dad as he walked in and sat down. Kahlil nervously picked at the corner of his book. “Well, sometimes I don’t understand things about God and what the Bible says about Him. I have lots of questions, and Anisa thinks that’s wrong.” “No, it’s not wrong,” said Dad. “It’s perfectly okay for you to have those kinds of questions.” “It is?” asked Anisa. She and Kahlil looked at each other in surprise. Dad nodded. “You learn by asking questions. For example, you made macaroni and cheese yesterday, right? How did you learn to do that?” Anisa chimed in. “I heard him ask Mom a ton of questions. He asked how much water to use and how high to set the burner. And he asked how long it had to boil.” She turned to her brother. “You’ve seen Mom make it a million times, but you didn’t know anything when you tried to do it yourself.” Kahlil made a face at his sister. “Well, I could do it now!” Dad smiled. “I’m sure you could. Asking questions helped you learn what to do. That’s one reason God welcomes our honest questions–He knows they help us learn.” “You mean God’s not mad?” Anisa asked. Dad shook his head. “The book of Psalms is full of hard questions the writers asked God. Their questions helped them understand more about God and why they could trust Him. So don’t be afraid to ask hard questions. Questions can strengthen your faith as you learn more about who God is and how Jesus came to save you and promises to be with you through life’s difficulties.” Standing up, Dad said, “I’m hungry. Why don’t we ask God some questions together over a bowl of Kahlil’s mac and cheese?” –Sheri Shaw How About You?What are some things about God you don’t understand? It’s okay to ask hard questions–they can help you learn and grow in your relationship with Jesus. Ask your parents, teachers at church, or any Christian adult you feel you can talk to. Look to the Bible for answers too, and ask God to help you understand more about who He is and what He’s done for you. Today’s Key Verse:Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and incomprehensible things you do not know. (CSB) (Jeremiah 33:3) Today’s Key Thought:Ask and learn

Bible Reading: Psalm 73:13-28; Proverbs 2:1-9 Kahlil closed the book he was reading and sighed. “You don’t look very happy,” said his sister, Anisa. “What are you thinking about?” Kahlil hesitated. “God,” he admitted. “I’ve been wondering if God really hears us when we pray.” “Of course He does!” said Anisa. “And my teacher at church says God is everywhere,” said Kahlil. “How can that be? And how can He have no beginning?” “I can’t believe you’re questioning God!” said Anisa. “Better not let Mom or Dad hear you do that.” “Do what?” asked Dad as he walked in and sat down. Kahlil nervously picked at the corner of his book. “Well, sometimes I don’t understand things about God and what the Bible says about Him. I have lots of questions, and Anisa thinks that’s wrong.” “No, it’s not wrong,” said Dad. “It’s perfectly okay for you to have those kinds of questions.” “It is?” asked Anisa. She and Kahlil looked at each other in surprise. Dad nodded. “You learn by asking questions. For example, you made macaroni and cheese yesterday, right? How did you learn to do that?” Anisa chimed in. “I heard him ask Mom a ton of questions. He asked how much water to use and how high to set the burner. And he asked how long it had to boil.” She turned to her brother. “You’ve seen Mom make it a million times, but you didn’t know anything when you tried to do it yourself.” Kahlil made a face at his sister. “Well, I could do it now!” Dad smiled. “I’m sure you could. Asking questions helped you learn what to do. That’s one reason God welcomes our honest questions–He knows they help us learn.” “You mean God’s not mad?” Anisa asked. Dad shook his head. “The book of Psalms is full of hard questions the writers asked God. Their questions helped them understand more about God and why they could trust Him. So don’t be afraid to ask hard questions. Questions can strengthen your faith as you learn more about who God is and how Jesus came to save you and promises to be with you through life’s difficulties.” Standing up, Dad said, “I’m hungry. Why don’t we ask God some questions together over a bowl of Kahlil’s mac and cheese?” –Sheri Shaw How About You?What are some things about God you don’t understand? It’s okay to ask hard questions–they can help you learn and grow in your relationship with Jesus. Ask your parents, teachers at church, or any Christian adult you feel you can talk to. Look to the Bible for answers too, and ask God to help you understand more about who He is and what He’s done for you. Today’s Key Verse:Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and incomprehensible things you do not know. (CSB) (Jeremiah 33:3) Today’s Key Thought:Ask and learn

Questions  08369414-06e6-4725-96cf-79e8108fb8a7Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/05/25 Optimism Homily from the Epiphany of the Lord. There is something powerful about optimism. Optimistic people are more likely to be risk takers and more likely to have a positive view of life. But optimistic people also have to have something stronger than mere "wishful thinking" to lean on when their own strength runs out. Mass Readings from January 5, 2025: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13.Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

Homily from the Epiphany of the Lord. There is something powerful about optimism. Optimistic people are more likely to be risk takers and more likely to have a positive view of life. But optimistic people also have to have something stronger than mere "wishful thinking" to lean on when their own strength runs out. Mass Readings from January 5, 2025: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13.Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

full01/05/25 Optimism3e0b5264-bb37-4b26-a755-9e99eca6c28cSat, 04 Jan 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/05/25 Optimism Homily from the Epiphany of the Lord. There is something powerful about optimism. Optimistic people are more likely to be risk takers and more likely to have a positive view of life. But optimistic people also have to have something stronger than mere "wishful thinking" to lean on when their own strength runs out. Mass Readings from January 5, 2025: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13.Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

Homily from the Epiphany of the Lord. There is something powerful about optimism. Optimistic people are more likely to be risk takers and more likely to have a positive view of life. But optimistic people also have to have something stronger than mere "wishful thinking" to lean on when their own strength runs out. Mass Readings from January 5, 2025: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13.Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

full01/05/25 Optimismc78b946d-5a5c-4bc5-807e-d4f16fffc6dfSat, 04 Jan 2025 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: The Flood (2025) Today, we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1, and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God made with Noah and how the family of Noah became broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1, and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God made with Noah and how the family of Noah became broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 4: The Flood (2025)6f71f71e-61ec-48df-9730-bae65f25f9edSat, 04 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: Our Capacity for God (2025) The Catechism begins to explore what it means “to believe” by examining our innate desire for God and all the ways we can come to know him. Fr. Mike grounds us in a refrain he promises to repeat throughout the year—God loves you. Not in an abstract way, but in a concrete, unique way. God knows you, and he wants you to know him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 26-35. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism begins to explore what it means “to believe” by examining our innate desire for God and all the ways we can come to know him. Fr. Mike grounds us in a refrain he promises to repeat throughout the year—God loves you. Not in an abstract way, but in a concrete, unique way. God knows you, and he wants you to know him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 26-35. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 4: Our Capacity for God (2025)43350806-86e2-4b66-9ebd-4b9cc66cdea1Sat, 04 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: Our Capacity for God (2025) The Catechism begins to explore what it means “to believe” by examining our innate desire for God and all the ways we can come to know him. Fr. Mike grounds us in a refrain he promises to repeat throughout the year—God loves you. Not in an abstract way, but in a concrete, unique way. God knows you, and he wants you to know him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 26-35. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism begins to explore what it means “to believe” by examining our innate desire for God and all the ways we can come to know him. Fr. Mike grounds us in a refrain he promises to repeat throughout the year—God loves you. Not in an abstract way, but in a concrete, unique way. God knows you, and he wants you to know him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 26-35. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 4: Our Capacity for God (2025)f4fe6e1e-0c8a-41b0-ac20-cf6c0fb54773Sat, 04 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: The Flood (2025) Today, we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1, and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God made with Noah and how the family of Noah became broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1, and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God made with Noah and how the family of Noah became broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 4: The Flood (2025)251c33e9-984f-4f72-9d8e-95e4de88d2e4Sat, 04 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: The Flood (2025) Today, we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1, and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God made with Noah and how the family of Noah became broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1, and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God made with Noah and how the family of Noah became broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 4: The Flood (2025)efb5a2d1-ecff-4c07-8d1d-5257b69ba87aSat, 04 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: The Flood (2025) Today, we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1, and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God made with Noah and how the family of Noah became broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1, and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God made with Noah and how the family of Noah became broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 4: The Flood (2025)ff41c97a-e5fd-4514-91cc-a2cc9d68dee9Sat, 04 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Other DogMalachi put down the wood for the campfire and hurried to see why Boomer, his puppy, was barking. The little dog stood at the edge of the stream, looking down into the clear water. "What is it, Boomer?" asked Malachi. He looked down to see what was in the water and began to laugh."What is Boomer barking at, Malachi?" asked Dad."Himself! He's barking at his own reflection in the water." Malachi shook his head. "Silly dog! Come on, Boomer. I'll get you a treat." The magic word was treat--Boomer immediately left the edge of the water and scurried over to the tent. Soon he had his treat and was stretched out near the stream.Dad smiled as he watched Boomer happily chomp on his treat. "This reminds me of an old fable about a dog and a bone," he said. "As the dog carried his bone across a bridge, he thought he saw another dog in the water below, and he bristled.""That sounds like Boomer, all right!" said Malachi."Yes, and this dog wasn't going to let that other dog get his bone," continued Dad. "So he began to bark to make the other dog go away. I'm sure you can figure out what happened when he opened his mouth to bark."Malachi laughed. "His bone fell into the water, right?""Right, and the greedy dog ended up with nothing." Dad added another log to the campfire. "Greed makes us want to get things and hold on to them at all costs, but in the end we lose everything we had and more. True riches and fulfillment come from Jesus, not from anything we own. Money and possessions don't last, but Jesus offers us a gift that lasts forever--forgiveness for our sins and eternal life with Him. To loosen the grip of greed on our hearts, we need to turn to Jesus and trust Him to provide us with everything we need, including joy and contentment."Just then Boomer ran up, looking for another treat. Malachi smiled and got one out. "Here you go, Boomer," he said, holding it out for Boomer to take from his hand. "But it won't last long, so don't get greedy." –Marilyn J. Senterfitt

Malachi put down the wood for the campfire and hurried to see why Boomer, his puppy, was barking. The little dog stood at the edge of the stream, looking down into the clear water. "What is it, Boomer?" asked Malachi. He looked down to see what was in the water and began to laugh."What is Boomer barking at, Malachi?" asked Dad."Himself! He's barking at his own reflection in the water." Malachi shook his head. "Silly dog! Come on, Boomer. I'll get you a treat." The magic word was treat--Boomer immediately left the edge of the water and scurried over to the tent. Soon he had his treat and was stretched out near the stream.Dad smiled as he watched Boomer happily chomp on his treat. "This reminds me of an old fable about a dog and a bone," he said. "As the dog carried his bone across a bridge, he thought he saw another dog in the water below, and he bristled.""That sounds like Boomer, all right!" said Malachi."Yes, and this dog wasn't going to let that other dog get his bone," continued Dad. "So he began to bark to make the other dog go away. I'm sure you can figure out what happened when he opened his mouth to bark."Malachi laughed. "His bone fell into the water, right?""Right, and the greedy dog ended up with nothing." Dad added another log to the campfire. "Greed makes us want to get things and hold on to them at all costs, but in the end we lose everything we had and more. True riches and fulfillment come from Jesus, not from anything we own. Money and possessions don't last, but Jesus offers us a gift that lasts forever--forgiveness for our sins and eternal life with Him. To loosen the grip of greed on our hearts, we need to turn to Jesus and trust Him to provide us with everything we need, including joy and contentment."Just then Boomer ran up, looking for another treat. Malachi smiled and got one out. "Here you go, Boomer," he said, holding it out for Boomer to take from his hand. "But it won't last long, so don't get greedy." –Marilyn J. Senterfitt

The Other Dogdd1a6382-a690-4bed-8307-edf4a45bbde8Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Other Dog Bible Reading: Luke 12:16-21 Malachi put down the wood for the campfire and hurried to see why Boomer, his puppy, was barking. The little dog stood at the edge of the stream, looking down into the clear water. “What is it, Boomer?” asked Malachi. He looked down to see what was in the water and began to laugh. “What is Boomer barking at, Malachi?” asked Dad. “Himself! He’s barking at his own reflection in the water.” Malachi shook his head. “Silly dog! Come on, Boomer. I’ll get you a treat.” The magic word was treat–Boomer immediately left the edge of the water and scurried over to the tent. Soon he had his treat and was stretched out near the stream. Dad smiled as he watched Boomer happily chomp on his treat. “This reminds me of an old fable about a dog and a bone,” he said. “As the dog carried his bone across a bridge, he thought he saw another dog in the water below, and he bristled.” “That sounds like Boomer, all right!” said Malachi. “Yes, and this dog wasn’t going to let that other dog get his bone,” continued Dad. “So he began to bark to make the other dog go away. I’m sure you can figure out what happened when he opened his mouth to bark.” Malachi laughed. “His bone fell into the water, right?” “Right, and the greedy dog ended up with nothing.” Dad added another log to the campfire. “Greed makes us want to get things and hold on to them at all costs, but in the end we lose everything we had and more. True riches and fulfillment come from Jesus, not from anything we own. Money and possessions don’t last, but Jesus offers us a gift that lasts forever–forgiveness for our sins and eternal life with Him. To loosen the grip of greed on our hearts, we need to turn to Jesus and trust Him to provide us with everything we need, including joy and contentment.” Just then Boomer ran up, looking for another treat. Malachi smiled and got one out. “Here you go, Boomer,” he said, holding it out for Boomer to take from his hand. “But it won’t last long, so don’t get greedy.” –Marilyn J. Senterfitt How About You?Do you think having the right things will bring you happiness? Are you so focused on getting and keeping those things that you don’t care about anything or anyone else? Lasting joy doesn’t come from having lots of money or cool stuff–it comes from knowing Jesus. Having a relationship with Him brings us true riches that last forever. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? (NIV) (Mark 8:36) Today’s Key Thought:Seek true riches

Bible Reading: Luke 12:16-21 Malachi put down the wood for the campfire and hurried to see why Boomer, his puppy, was barking. The little dog stood at the edge of the stream, looking down into the clear water. “What is it, Boomer?” asked Malachi. He looked down to see what was in the water and began to laugh. “What is Boomer barking at, Malachi?” asked Dad. “Himself! He’s barking at his own reflection in the water.” Malachi shook his head. “Silly dog! Come on, Boomer. I’ll get you a treat.” The magic word was treat–Boomer immediately left the edge of the water and scurried over to the tent. Soon he had his treat and was stretched out near the stream. Dad smiled as he watched Boomer happily chomp on his treat. “This reminds me of an old fable about a dog and a bone,” he said. “As the dog carried his bone across a bridge, he thought he saw another dog in the water below, and he bristled.” “That sounds like Boomer, all right!” said Malachi. “Yes, and this dog wasn’t going to let that other dog get his bone,” continued Dad. “So he began to bark to make the other dog go away. I’m sure you can figure out what happened when he opened his mouth to bark.” Malachi laughed. “His bone fell into the water, right?” “Right, and the greedy dog ended up with nothing.” Dad added another log to the campfire. “Greed makes us want to get things and hold on to them at all costs, but in the end we lose everything we had and more. True riches and fulfillment come from Jesus, not from anything we own. Money and possessions don’t last, but Jesus offers us a gift that lasts forever–forgiveness for our sins and eternal life with Him. To loosen the grip of greed on our hearts, we need to turn to Jesus and trust Him to provide us with everything we need, including joy and contentment.” Just then Boomer ran up, looking for another treat. Malachi smiled and got one out. “Here you go, Boomer,” he said, holding it out for Boomer to take from his hand. “But it won’t last long, so don’t get greedy.” –Marilyn J. Senterfitt How About You?Do you think having the right things will bring you happiness? Are you so focused on getting and keeping those things that you don’t care about anything or anyone else? Lasting joy doesn’t come from having lots of money or cool stuff–it comes from knowing Jesus. Having a relationship with Him brings us true riches that last forever. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? (NIV) (Mark 8:36) Today’s Key Thought:Seek true riches

The Other Dog fdc44c32-eb1c-4f41-8a70-ce0f1bbc0d9eSat, 04 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagswhy do i feel empty?Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how a life with Jesus is anything but empty - it is so FULL. God created us to have a relationship with Him and He calls us to love others and seek Christ-centered community. It's important for us to surrounds ourselves with those who seek the wisdom of God and who call us higher. "Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." 1 John 4:1 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how a life with Jesus is anything but empty - it is so FULL. God created us to have a relationship with Him and He calls us to love others and seek Christ-centered community. It's important for us to surrounds ourselves with those who seek the wisdom of God and who call us higher. "Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." 1 John 4:1 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullwhy do i feel empty?e6d66c7f-83f7-492b-91ec-184d1a2b971bFri, 03 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +00002666https://216.73.216.191/allTagswhy do i feel empty?Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how a life with Jesus is anything but empty - it is so FULL. God created us to have a relationship with Him and He calls us to love others and seek Christ-centered community. It's important for us to surrounds ourselves with those who seek the wisdom of God and who call us higher. "Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." 1 John 4:1 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about how a life with Jesus is anything but empty - it is so FULL. God created us to have a relationship with Him and He calls us to love others and seek Christ-centered community. It's important for us to surrounds ourselves with those who seek the wisdom of God and who call us higher. "Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." 1 John 4:1 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullwhy do i feel empty?04369b2d-25f3-4d01-814e-6407919309c0Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSex Before Marriage | Girls Gone BibleHiiiii GGB:)   Today we’re diving into the topic of sex before marriage and why it might not be God’s best plan for us. This isn’t about judgment but about understanding God’s design for intimacy and how it can help build a stronger foundation for relationships.   We’ll also explore the deeper implications of premarital sex, like emotional bonds and physical risks. By choosing God’s plan for intimacy, we can experience healthier relationships, grow in our faith, and find lasting fulfillment.   We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

Hiiiii GGB:)   Today we’re diving into the topic of sex before marriage and why it might not be God’s best plan for us. This isn’t about judgment but about understanding God’s design for intimacy and how it can help build a stronger foundation for relationships.   We’ll also explore the deeper implications of premarital sex, like emotional bonds and physical risks. By choosing God’s plan for intimacy, we can experience healthier relationships, grow in our faith, and find lasting fulfillment.   We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullSex Before Marriage | Girls Gone Bible8fca1017-144a-41a9-9b2d-edbd62a0060fFri, 03 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 194: How To Get Rich *SLOWLY*: Scott Galloway In this moment Scott Galloway provides practical tips for building wealth and saving for the future. He explains why starting early, investing in low-cost index funds, and using simple tools like savings apps can make a big difference. Scott also talks about the benefits and risks of real estate and the importance of diversifying your investments. It's an easy-to-follow guide to managing money wisely and planning for long-term success. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link//s9EFhgMOPPb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link//U7ZZBkPOPPb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Scott: https://www.profgalloway.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment Scott Galloway provides practical tips for building wealth and saving for the future. He explains why starting early, investing in low-cost index funds, and using simple tools like savings apps can make a big difference. Scott also talks about the benefits and risks of real estate and the importance of diversifying your investments. It's an easy-to-follow guide to managing money wisely and planning for long-term success. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link//s9EFhgMOPPb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link//U7ZZBkPOPPb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Scott: https://www.profgalloway.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 194: How To Get Rich *SLOWLY*: Scott Galloway 9181c1d2-8fe0-4a77-8ca1-8d22e19944d7Fri, 03 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000983https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: Noah's Ark (2025) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 3: Noah's Ark (2025)16c75178-170f-489c-b980-2571517e975aFri, 03 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) (2025)0ec9b3bb-d156-4778-8f41-9079ce4461c4Fri, 03 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) (2025)26a2144d-b906-4486-b358-314c5248addeFri, 03 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: Noah's Ark (2025) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 3: Noah's Ark (2025)3ea1907a-267c-45a8-89c5-a960505e55e9Fri, 03 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: Noah's Ark (2025) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 3: Noah's Ark (2025)de3fda0b-8b81-4203-bd1f-399d34eb9e87Fri, 03 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: Noah's Ark (2025) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 3: Noah's Ark (2025)1ee8f75a-04cb-4af2-abb0-1faf5a5e83eeFri, 03 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Former Psychic Discusses The DemonicA former psychic shares her experiences with the demonic.

A former psychic shares her experiences with the demonic.

fullA Former Psychic Discusses The Demonicaab79552-a2e3-4212-a719-84dc0174ad0eFri, 03 Jan 2025 00:21:38 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFlying Like EaglesKaylee softly sang a song as she zipped her suitcase. "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles…""Time to go," called Dad.Reluctantly, Kaylee turned and followed her parents to the car. Usually she loved going to church retreats, but this time Lyra, her best friend, wouldn't be there. Lyra had died just a few weeks before. A tear trickled down Kaylee's cheek, and she hastily rubbed it away as she slid into the backseat of the car, closed the door, and fastened her seat belt."All set?" asked Dad. Kaylee nodded."I liked the song you were singing," said Mom.Kaylee bit her lip so she wouldn't start crying again. "It was one of Lyra's favorites." "I remember hearing her sing it," said Dad, and as he backed out of the driveway, he began singing the song. Mom and Kaylee joined in."What exactly does it mean to mount up with wings as eagles?" asked Kaylee when they finished singing. "We can't really fly."Dad smiled. "The eagle is a unique bird. Other birds try to avoid storms, but eagles fly straight into them. They use the violent winds to lift themselves up high above the storm clouds." "Does that help them fly better and be safe?" asked Kaylee."Yes," Dad said. "With God's strength, you can be like an eagle. You can fly straight into the storms of life instead of running away from them. Even when you face difficult things--like the grief and loneliness you feel because of Lyra's death--you don't have to be afraid, because you know Jesus is with you. He has saved you and given you eternal life, and He can use difficult experiences to help you learn to trust Him and grow in your faith. He is strong, and He promises to give you His strength in life's storms." Brushing away tears, Kaylee nodded. "It still hurts, even though I know Lyra's in heaven, but I want to trust God to give me strength. I want to fly like an eagle."Mom squeezed her hand. "Let's sing that song again." And they all began to sing. –Jean A. Burns

Kaylee softly sang a song as she zipped her suitcase. "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles…""Time to go," called Dad.Reluctantly, Kaylee turned and followed her parents to the car. Usually she loved going to church retreats, but this time Lyra, her best friend, wouldn't be there. Lyra had died just a few weeks before. A tear trickled down Kaylee's cheek, and she hastily rubbed it away as she slid into the backseat of the car, closed the door, and fastened her seat belt."All set?" asked Dad. Kaylee nodded."I liked the song you were singing," said Mom.Kaylee bit her lip so she wouldn't start crying again. "It was one of Lyra's favorites." "I remember hearing her sing it," said Dad, and as he backed out of the driveway, he began singing the song. Mom and Kaylee joined in."What exactly does it mean to mount up with wings as eagles?" asked Kaylee when they finished singing. "We can't really fly."Dad smiled. "The eagle is a unique bird. Other birds try to avoid storms, but eagles fly straight into them. They use the violent winds to lift themselves up high above the storm clouds." "Does that help them fly better and be safe?" asked Kaylee."Yes," Dad said. "With God's strength, you can be like an eagle. You can fly straight into the storms of life instead of running away from them. Even when you face difficult things--like the grief and loneliness you feel because of Lyra's death--you don't have to be afraid, because you know Jesus is with you. He has saved you and given you eternal life, and He can use difficult experiences to help you learn to trust Him and grow in your faith. He is strong, and He promises to give you His strength in life's storms." Brushing away tears, Kaylee nodded. "It still hurts, even though I know Lyra's in heaven, but I want to trust God to give me strength. I want to fly like an eagle."Mom squeezed her hand. "Let's sing that song again." And they all began to sing. –Jean A. Burns

Flying Like Eagles8933d2e8-9ea5-4634-8a54-8f994a5b94eeFri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Flying Like Eagles Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:28-31 Kaylee softly sang a song as she zipped her suitcase. “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles…” “Time to go,” called Dad. Reluctantly, Kaylee turned and followed her parents to the car. Usually she loved going to church retreats, but this time Lyra, her best friend, wouldn’t be there. Lyra had died just a few weeks before. A tear trickled down Kaylee’s cheek, and she hastily rubbed it away as she slid into the backseat of the car, closed the door, and fastened her seat belt. “All set?” asked Dad. Kaylee nodded. “I liked the song you were singing,” said Mom. Kaylee bit her lip so she wouldn’t start crying again. “It was one of Lyra’s favorites.” “I remember hearing her sing it,” said Dad, and as he backed out of the driveway, he began singing the song. Mom and Kaylee joined in. “What exactly does it mean to mount up with wings as eagles?” asked Kaylee when they finished singing. “We can’t really fly.” Dad smiled. “The eagle is a unique bird. Other birds try to avoid storms, but eagles fly straight into them. They use the violent winds to lift themselves up high above the storm clouds.” “Does that help them fly better and be safe?” asked Kaylee. “Yes,” Dad said. “With God’s strength, you can be like an eagle. You can fly straight into the storms of life instead of running away from them. Even when you face difficult things–like the grief and loneliness you feel because of Lyra’s death–you don’t have to be afraid, because you know Jesus is with you. He has saved you and given you eternal life, and He can use difficult experiences to help you learn to trust Him and grow in your faith. He is strong, and He promises to give you His strength in life’s storms.” Brushing away tears, Kaylee nodded. “It still hurts, even though I know Lyra’s in heaven, but I want to trust God to give me strength. I want to fly like an eagle.” Mom squeezed her hand. “Let’s sing that song again.” And they all began to sing. –Jean A. Burns How About You?What problems are you facing today? Are you sad because a friend has died or moved away? Because your mom or dad is out of work? Because what’s happening in your life makes it seem like your world is falling apart? Remember that Jesus loves you and wants to help you face your problems. He gave His life to save you and promises to always be with you. Trust Him to give you the strength to face life’s storms. Today’s Key Verse:Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. (NKJV) (Isaiah 40:31) Today’s Key Thought:God gives strength to face problems

Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:28-31 Kaylee softly sang a song as she zipped her suitcase. “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles…” “Time to go,” called Dad. Reluctantly, Kaylee turned and followed her parents to the car. Usually she loved going to church retreats, but this time Lyra, her best friend, wouldn’t be there. Lyra had died just a few weeks before. A tear trickled down Kaylee’s cheek, and she hastily rubbed it away as she slid into the backseat of the car, closed the door, and fastened her seat belt. “All set?” asked Dad. Kaylee nodded. “I liked the song you were singing,” said Mom. Kaylee bit her lip so she wouldn’t start crying again. “It was one of Lyra’s favorites.” “I remember hearing her sing it,” said Dad, and as he backed out of the driveway, he began singing the song. Mom and Kaylee joined in. “What exactly does it mean to mount up with wings as eagles?” asked Kaylee when they finished singing. “We can’t really fly.” Dad smiled. “The eagle is a unique bird. Other birds try to avoid storms, but eagles fly straight into them. They use the violent winds to lift themselves up high above the storm clouds.” “Does that help them fly better and be safe?” asked Kaylee. “Yes,” Dad said. “With God’s strength, you can be like an eagle. You can fly straight into the storms of life instead of running away from them. Even when you face difficult things–like the grief and loneliness you feel because of Lyra’s death–you don’t have to be afraid, because you know Jesus is with you. He has saved you and given you eternal life, and He can use difficult experiences to help you learn to trust Him and grow in your faith. He is strong, and He promises to give you His strength in life’s storms.” Brushing away tears, Kaylee nodded. “It still hurts, even though I know Lyra’s in heaven, but I want to trust God to give me strength. I want to fly like an eagle.” Mom squeezed her hand. “Let’s sing that song again.” And they all began to sing. –Jean A. Burns How About You?What problems are you facing today? Are you sad because a friend has died or moved away? Because your mom or dad is out of work? Because what’s happening in your life makes it seem like your world is falling apart? Remember that Jesus loves you and wants to help you face your problems. He gave His life to save you and promises to always be with you. Trust Him to give you the strength to face life’s storms. Today’s Key Verse:Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. (NKJV) (Isaiah 40:31) Today’s Key Thought:God gives strength to face problems

Flying Like Eagles 21467fe6-827b-45e1-9564-202b330839feFri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Start Somewhere (Because You Have to Start Somewhere) If you&#39;ve tried and tried but you keep falling down and you&#39;re tired of starting over... this video is for you. Fr. Mike lays out a plan to start again and keep going, no matter the struggle, and shares the secret that makes it possible.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you&#39;ve tried and tried but you keep falling down and you&#39;re tired of starting over... this video is for you. Fr. Mike lays out a plan to start again and keep going, no matter the struggle, and shares the secret that makes it possible.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Start Somewhere (Because You Have to Start Somewhere)23d3a83b-8d6e-46e8-b3a0-782e9b11a5e0Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Start Somewhere (Because You Have to Start Somewhere) If you&#39;ve tried and tried but you keep falling down and you&#39;re tired of starting over... this video is for you. Fr. Mike lays out a plan to start again and keep going, no matter the struggle, and shares the secret that makes it possible.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you&#39;ve tried and tried but you keep falling down and you&#39;re tired of starting over... this video is for you. Fr. Mike lays out a plan to start again and keep going, no matter the struggle, and shares the secret that makes it possible.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Start Somewhere (Because You Have to Start Somewhere)18a2efab-695f-482a-8208-9eba118bcf39Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#900 - 1 Maccabees 10:51-89 – Friend of the KingThis episode is part 15 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, the Seleucid Empire (Syria) and the Ptolemaic Empire (Egypt) create a treaty of friendship, and Jonathan is made a friend of the king. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-10-friend-of-the-king/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 15 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter, the Seleucid Empire (Syria) and the Ptolemaic Empire (Egypt) create a treaty of friendship, and Jonathan is made a friend of the king. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-10-friend-of-the-king/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#900 - 1 Maccabees 10:51-89 – Friend of the King34bda71e-b32e-439f-b718-85ba2fbbb702Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000667https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Self-Discipline that Will Change Your LifeWhy do ONLY 9% of people complete their New Year’s Resolution? What keeps 91% of people from improving their lives and experiencing the joy of accomplishment? Today, John Heinen and Sam Guzman answer these questions and discuss why resolutions and improving self-discipline are great pursuits for the man striving to live better. In this conversation, we list out 4 necessary marks that make resolutions more successful and explain why without them you increase the odds of failure. These steps are not difficult but often allude the honest man who just wants to get better. Not only do we lay out the necessary marks but we show you how to apply them to your goals, whenever you are making them, now or frequently throughout the year.  🔴 🔴 SPONSORS The Rosary In a Year with Fr. Mark-Mary - Click Here Exodus 90 - Starts on Jan. 20 - Click Here  QUESTION OF THE WEEK: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Join CG+ 🔴 Enjoy 20 Sessions, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do ONLY 9% of people complete their New Year’s Resolution? What keeps 91% of people from improving their lives and experiencing the joy of accomplishment? Today, John Heinen and Sam Guzman answer these questions and discuss why resolutions and improving self-discipline are great pursuits for the man striving to live better. In this conversation, we list out 4 necessary marks that make resolutions more successful and explain why without them you increase the odds of failure. These steps are not difficult but often allude the honest man who just wants to get better. Not only do we lay out the necessary marks but we show you how to apply them to your goals, whenever you are making them, now or frequently throughout the year.  🔴 🔴 SPONSORS The Rosary In a Year with Fr. Mark-Mary - Click Here Exodus 90 - Starts on Jan. 20 - Click Here  QUESTION OF THE WEEK: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Join CG+ 🔴 Enjoy 20 Sessions, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Self-Discipline that Will Change Your Lifeaac2bff0-91ea-47f1-a2da-21814592a547Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +00002647https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Dopamine Expert: Doing This Once A Day Fixes Your Dopamine! What Alcohol Is Really Doing To Your Brain! Your Childhood Shapes Future Addictions! From smartphones, to sugar, to exercising, the modern world is plagued by dopamine addictions, and Dr Anna Lembke holds the key to breaking free   Dr Anna Lembke is Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She is the author of bestselling books such as, ‘Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence’.  In this conversation, Dr Anna and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between addiction and childhood trauma, how exercise balances your dopamine system, the benefits of chasing pain, and the real effects of alcohol on the brain. 00:00 Intro 03:44 Why Does Dopamine Matter? 04:08 What Is Dopamine? 05:35 How Understanding Dopamine Can Improve Your Life 06:09 Biggest Misconceptions About Dopamine 07:30 Everyday Activities That Impact Dopamine 09:36 Dopamine and Its Relationship to Pleasure and Pain 18:26 Why Do Our Brains Overshoot? 20:31 How Our Brains Are Wired for Addiction 25:22 Finding Ways to Deal With Pain 31:51 Stories of Addiction 34:52 How Many People Have Addiction Disorders? 40:14 Hiding Away From Friends and Family 41:21 Distinguishing Between Good and Bad Behaviors 45:50 How Addiction Makes You Feel 47:50 Is Work an Addiction? 54:18 What Activities Provide the Biggest Dopamine Hits? 58:59 Can We Inject or Drink Dopamine? 01:01:00 Why We Must Do Hard Things 01:02:37 Can You Get an Exercise Comedown? 01:04:19 How to Optimize for a Better Life 01:05:17 How Should We Be Living? 01:09:29 Being Comfortable With the Uncomfortable 01:10:34 Causes of Anxiety Throughout Life 01:12:43 Living in a World Where It's Easy to Outrun Pain 01:13:09 Where Are You Now in Your Grieving Journey? 01:14:43 Youngest Child Seen With Addictions 01:15:37 Youngest Age When Addiction Can Have an Effect 01:16:50 Youngest Patient With Addiction 01:18:40 Has Society Gone Soft? 01:21:05 Victimhood and Responsibility 01:25:02 How to Help Someone Overcome a Victimhood Mentality 01:28:36 Connection Between Responsibility and Self-Esteem 01:30:13 Importance of Our Self-Narrative 01:37:24 Ads 01:38:22 How Helping a Loved One Too Much Can Hurt Them 01:44:49 Overcoming Pornography Addiction 01:48:35 Harms of Watching Porn 01:51:04 Is Dopamine Responsible for Sugar Cravings? 01:53:05 Turning Addictions Around 01:58:25 Why We Bounce Back to Cravings After Relapsing 02:02:49 Effects of Early Exposure to Addictive Substances on Children Follow Dr Anna: Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/f0HLrXUTqPb  You can purchase Dr Anna’s books, here:  ‘Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence’ - UK version: https://g2ul0.app.link/BWfeDh0TqPb  ‘Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence’ - US version: https://g2ul0.app.link/jPIwbElUqPb  ‘The Official Dopamine Nation Workbook’ - UK version: https://g2ul0.app.link/MbZZbHhUqPb  The Official Dopamine Nation Workbook’ - US version: https://g2ul0.app.link/BEet3RnUqPb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Independent fact check: annalembke.tiiny.co My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From smartphones, to sugar, to exercising, the modern world is plagued by dopamine addictions, and Dr Anna Lembke holds the key to breaking free   Dr Anna Lembke is Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She is the author of bestselling books such as, ‘Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence’.  In this conversation, Dr Anna and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between addiction and childhood trauma, how exercise balances your dopamine system, the benefits of chasing pain, and the real effects of alcohol on the brain. 00:00 Intro 03:44 Why Does Dopamine Matter? 04:08 What Is Dopamine? 05:35 How Understanding Dopamine Can Improve Your Life 06:09 Biggest Misconceptions About Dopamine 07:30 Everyday Activities That Impact Dopamine 09:36 Dopamine and Its Relationship to Pleasure and Pain 18:26 Why Do Our Brains Overshoot? 20:31 How Our Brains Are Wired for Addiction 25:22 Finding Ways to Deal With Pain 31:51 Stories of Addiction 34:52 How Many People Have Addiction Disorders? 40:14 Hiding Away From Friends and Family 41:21 Distinguishing Between Good and Bad Behaviors 45:50 How Addiction Makes You Feel 47:50 Is Work an Addiction? 54:18 What Activities Provide the Biggest Dopamine Hits? 58:59 Can We Inject or Drink Dopamine? 01:01:00 Why We Must Do Hard Things 01:02:37 Can You Get an Exercise Comedown? 01:04:19 How to Optimize for a Better Life 01:05:17 How Should We Be Living? 01:09:29 Being Comfortable With the Uncomfortable 01:10:34 Causes of Anxiety Throughout Life 01:12:43 Living in a World Where It's Easy to Outrun Pain 01:13:09 Where Are You Now in Your Grieving Journey? 01:14:43 Youngest Child Seen With Addictions 01:15:37 Youngest Age When Addiction Can Have an Effect 01:16:50 Youngest Patient With Addiction 01:18:40 Has Society Gone Soft? 01:21:05 Victimhood and Responsibility 01:25:02 How to Help Someone Overcome a Victimhood Mentality 01:28:36 Connection Between Responsibility and Self-Esteem 01:30:13 Importance of Our Self-Narrative 01:37:24 Ads 01:38:22 How Helping a Loved One Too Much Can Hurt Them 01:44:49 Overcoming Pornography Addiction 01:48:35 Harms of Watching Porn 01:51:04 Is Dopamine Responsible for Sugar Cravings? 01:53:05 Turning Addictions Around 01:58:25 Why We Bounce Back to Cravings After Relapsing 02:02:49 Effects of Early Exposure to Addictive Substances on Children Follow Dr Anna: Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/f0HLrXUTqPb  You can purchase Dr Anna’s books, here:  ‘Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence’ - UK version: https://g2ul0.app.link/BWfeDh0TqPb  ‘Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence’ - US version: https://g2ul0.app.link/jPIwbElUqPb  ‘The Official Dopamine Nation Workbook’ - UK version: https://g2ul0.app.link/MbZZbHhUqPb  The Official Dopamine Nation Workbook’ - US version: https://g2ul0.app.link/BEet3RnUqPb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Independent fact check: annalembke.tiiny.co My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Dopamine Expert: Doing This Once A Day Fixes Your Dopamine! What Alcohol Is Really Doing To Your Brain! Your Childhood Shapes Future Addictions! 48825938-d773-4095-a1bc-beed3a347663Thu, 02 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +00007983https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2025) In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2025)c2cd4ad1-9413-4974-bb7e-0182dc11f8d8Thu, 02 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: How the Catechism Works (2025) The Catechism reveals to us its intended readership, structure, and some practical directions for use. Fr. Mike and the Roman Catechism remind us that—above all—”the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 11-25. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism reveals to us its intended readership, structure, and some practical directions for use. Fr. Mike and the Roman Catechism remind us that—above all—”the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 11-25. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 2: How the Catechism Works (2025)1558fa28-990a-41c5-b1b9-b9e5151156a2Thu, 02 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: How the Catechism Works (2025) The Catechism reveals to us its intended readership, structure, and some practical directions for use. Fr. Mike and the Roman Catechism remind us that—above all—”the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 11-25. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism reveals to us its intended readership, structure, and some practical directions for use. Fr. Mike and the Roman Catechism remind us that—above all—”the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 11-25. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 2: How the Catechism Works (2025)bad9f719-5fde-42b3-a6f3-61d4de2e4e8dThu, 02 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2025) In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2025)ee27eb09-297a-4613-8272-4be567698dd8Thu, 02 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2025) In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2025)8d95a740-bf62-42b7-af3a-ddc56538220dThu, 02 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2025) In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2025)c1ee41c6-8b44-46a9-ad7c-9504c0df6ac6Thu, 02 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDetour"Uh-oh!" said Mom. "That sign says, 'Detour Ahead.' The ramp to the freeway is closed." She drove on down the street."But we're going away from the freeway," Maggie said as she looked out the window. "We just need to follow the orange detour signs," said Mom. "See if you can find the next one."After they drove a couple of blocks, Maggie pointed and said, "There! It says to turn right--but we'd have to turn left to go in the direction of the freeway. Someone must have switched the signs!""Let's just do what the signs say," said Mom, turning to the right. The next sign also said to go right, and the next said to go right again."We're going in circles," said Maggie. "This can't be right!""Look ahead," said Mom. "There's the freeway. The signs were correct even though they seemed wrong." She turned onto the ramp. "You know what? Someone has given us directions for our lives too, and we have to trust that His directions are right--even if they sometimes seem backwards. Do you know who I mean?"Maggie thought about it. "Dad?"Mom laughed. "He'd be happy to hear that answer, but I was thinking of God. The Bible says, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive,' and, 'A gentle answer turns away wrath.' Compared to what we want or what others might say, those statements may seem wrong.""How about, 'Love your enemies'?" said Maggie. "That was my memory verse last week."Mom grinned. "Here's a good one for us today. 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.'""I wish I remembered that verse when I was worried about finding the freeway!" said Maggie.Mom nodded. "God's directions go against the messages we often hear in the world that say to think of ourselves and do what we want. That's because, as Christians, we're called to live like Jesus. He came into our world to save us from sin and bring us into God's kingdom. When we follow God's directions, He will lead us to live in a way that shows we belong to Jesus and are part of His kingdom." –Pauline Youd

"Uh-oh!" said Mom. "That sign says, 'Detour Ahead.' The ramp to the freeway is closed." She drove on down the street."But we're going away from the freeway," Maggie said as she looked out the window. "We just need to follow the orange detour signs," said Mom. "See if you can find the next one."After they drove a couple of blocks, Maggie pointed and said, "There! It says to turn right--but we'd have to turn left to go in the direction of the freeway. Someone must have switched the signs!""Let's just do what the signs say," said Mom, turning to the right. The next sign also said to go right, and the next said to go right again."We're going in circles," said Maggie. "This can't be right!""Look ahead," said Mom. "There's the freeway. The signs were correct even though they seemed wrong." She turned onto the ramp. "You know what? Someone has given us directions for our lives too, and we have to trust that His directions are right--even if they sometimes seem backwards. Do you know who I mean?"Maggie thought about it. "Dad?"Mom laughed. "He'd be happy to hear that answer, but I was thinking of God. The Bible says, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive,' and, 'A gentle answer turns away wrath.' Compared to what we want or what others might say, those statements may seem wrong.""How about, 'Love your enemies'?" said Maggie. "That was my memory verse last week."Mom grinned. "Here's a good one for us today. 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.'""I wish I remembered that verse when I was worried about finding the freeway!" said Maggie.Mom nodded. "God's directions go against the messages we often hear in the world that say to think of ourselves and do what we want. That's because, as Christians, we're called to live like Jesus. He came into our world to save us from sin and bring us into God's kingdom. When we follow God's directions, He will lead us to live in a way that shows we belong to Jesus and are part of His kingdom." –Pauline Youd

Detourcb9def51-9f8d-4954-b6f0-f6d579603d12Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Detour Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:1-6; John 18:36 “Uh-oh!” said Mom. “That sign says, ‘Detour Ahead.’ The ramp to the freeway is closed.” She drove on down the street. “But we’re going away from the freeway,” Maggie said as she looked out the window. “We just need to follow the orange detour signs,” said Mom. “See if you can find the next one.” After they drove a couple of blocks, Maggie pointed and said, “There! It says to turn right–but we’d have to turn left to go in the direction of the freeway. Someone must have switched the signs!” “Let’s just do what the signs say,” said Mom, turning to the right. The next sign also said to go right, and the next said to go right again. “We’re going in circles,” said Maggie. “This can’t be right!” “Look ahead,” said Mom. “There’s the freeway. The signs were correct even though they seemed wrong.” She turned onto the ramp. “You know what? Someone has given us directions for our lives too, and we have to trust that His directions are right–even if they sometimes seem backwards. Do you know who I mean?” Maggie thought about it. “Dad?” Mom laughed. “He’d be happy to hear that answer, but I was thinking of God. The Bible says, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive,’ and, ‘A gentle answer turns away wrath.’ Compared to what we want or what others might say, those statements may seem wrong.” “How about, ‘Love your enemies’?” said Maggie. “That was my memory verse last week.” Mom grinned. “Here’s a good one for us today. ‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.'” “I wish I remembered that verse when I was worried about finding the freeway!” said Maggie. Mom nodded. “God’s directions go against the messages we often hear in the world that say to think of ourselves and do what we want. That’s because, as Christians, we’re called to live like Jesus. He came into our world to save us from sin and bring us into God’s kingdom. When we follow God’s directions, He will lead us to live in a way that shows we belong to Jesus and are part of His kingdom.” –Pauline Youd How About You?Do God’s directions–the instructions He gives in the Bible for how to live–sometimes seem like they don’t make sense? That’s because the heavenly kingdom Jesus brought to us when He came to earth is very different from how our world does things. Instead of putting yourself first, Jesus says to love others–even your enemies–the way He loves us. Trust God to help you walk in His way of love as you follow His directions. Today’s Key Verse:In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (NIV) (Proverbs 3:6) Today’s Key Thought:Trust God’s directions

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:1-6; John 18:36 “Uh-oh!” said Mom. “That sign says, ‘Detour Ahead.’ The ramp to the freeway is closed.” She drove on down the street. “But we’re going away from the freeway,” Maggie said as she looked out the window. “We just need to follow the orange detour signs,” said Mom. “See if you can find the next one.” After they drove a couple of blocks, Maggie pointed and said, “There! It says to turn right–but we’d have to turn left to go in the direction of the freeway. Someone must have switched the signs!” “Let’s just do what the signs say,” said Mom, turning to the right. The next sign also said to go right, and the next said to go right again. “We’re going in circles,” said Maggie. “This can’t be right!” “Look ahead,” said Mom. “There’s the freeway. The signs were correct even though they seemed wrong.” She turned onto the ramp. “You know what? Someone has given us directions for our lives too, and we have to trust that His directions are right–even if they sometimes seem backwards. Do you know who I mean?” Maggie thought about it. “Dad?” Mom laughed. “He’d be happy to hear that answer, but I was thinking of God. The Bible says, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive,’ and, ‘A gentle answer turns away wrath.’ Compared to what we want or what others might say, those statements may seem wrong.” “How about, ‘Love your enemies’?” said Maggie. “That was my memory verse last week.” Mom grinned. “Here’s a good one for us today. ‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.'” “I wish I remembered that verse when I was worried about finding the freeway!” said Maggie. Mom nodded. “God’s directions go against the messages we often hear in the world that say to think of ourselves and do what we want. That’s because, as Christians, we’re called to live like Jesus. He came into our world to save us from sin and bring us into God’s kingdom. When we follow God’s directions, He will lead us to live in a way that shows we belong to Jesus and are part of His kingdom.” –Pauline Youd How About You?Do God’s directions–the instructions He gives in the Bible for how to live–sometimes seem like they don’t make sense? That’s because the heavenly kingdom Jesus brought to us when He came to earth is very different from how our world does things. Instead of putting yourself first, Jesus says to love others–even your enemies–the way He loves us. Trust God to help you walk in His way of love as you follow His directions. Today’s Key Verse:In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (NIV) (Proverbs 3:6) Today’s Key Thought:Trust God’s directions

Detour 8fbda775-43c4-4ea7-a754-1e996ed0f842Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/01/25 The Power of "Yes" Homily from the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. When we know God's will, we must respond with "yes". There are truly horrible and troubling things that can happen in each one of our lives. And yet, at every moment, we have the opportunity to respond in faith and love. Our response of trust can be summed up in one word: "Yes". Mass Readings from January 1, 2025: Numbers 6:22-27 Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21

Homily from the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. When we know God's will, we must respond with "yes". There are truly horrible and troubling things that can happen in each one of our lives. And yet, at every moment, we have the opportunity to respond in faith and love. Our response of trust can be summed up in one word: "Yes". Mass Readings from January 1, 2025: Numbers 6:22-27 Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21

full01/01/25 The Power of "Yes"fb00d1ed-de35-4815-b8b5-676af47a7970Wed, 01 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/01/25 The Power of "Yes" Homily from the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. When we know God's will, we must respond with "yes". There are truly horrible and troubling things that can happen in each one of our lives. And yet, at every moment, we have the opportunity to respond in faith and love. Our response of trust can be summed up in one word: "Yes". Mass Readings from January 1, 2025: Numbers 6:22-27 Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21

Homily from the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. When we know God's will, we must respond with "yes". There are truly horrible and troubling things that can happen in each one of our lives. And yet, at every moment, we have the opportunity to respond in faith and love. Our response of trust can be summed up in one word: "Yes". Mass Readings from January 1, 2025: Numbers 6:22-27 Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21

full01/01/25 The Power of "Yes"2d7757a1-e1c1-4a5b-82a4-cc4b58746f84Wed, 01 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: In the Beginning (2025) Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today, we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today, we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 1: In the Beginning (2025)cb544ef2-3d74-4ff5-99a9-c33866b11358Wed, 01 Jan 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: In the Beginning (2025) Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today, we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today, we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 1: In the Beginning (2025)c0f17d13-b7af-44c4-b26a-ee566fbecd09Wed, 01 Jan 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: In the Beginning (2025) Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today, we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today, we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 1: In the Beginning (2025)ad15b9d0-137c-46a3-be36-adfd2ae21cb8Wed, 01 Jan 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: In the Beginning (2025) Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today, we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today, we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 1: In the Beginning (2025)f9489877-b9a0-4363-865e-f1b27a10369cWed, 01 Jan 2025 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)1174641d-9eb9-41c8-9c4c-8d400b2be679Wed, 01 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: To Know and Love God (2025) Welcome to Day 1 of The Catechism in a Year! Today, we begin our journey with Fr. Mike through the Catechism from the very beginning: the Prologue. The Catechism tackles some big questions right out of the gate. Why did God make us? How can we know him? How do we help others understand him as well? Fr. Mike invites us to discover God’s plan for us and accept the challenge he has placed before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1-10. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Welcome to Day 1 of The Catechism in a Year! Today, we begin our journey with Fr. Mike through the Catechism from the very beginning: the Prologue. The Catechism tackles some big questions right out of the gate. Why did God make us? How can we know him? How do we help others understand him as well? Fr. Mike invites us to discover God’s plan for us and accept the challenge he has placed before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1-10. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 1: To Know and Love God (2025)5982204d-f831-491b-982f-9120af984ffcWed, 01 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: To Know and Love God (2025) Welcome to Day 1 of The Catechism in a Year! Today, we begin our journey with Fr. Mike through the Catechism from the very beginning: the Prologue. The Catechism tackles some big questions right out of the gate. Why did God make us? How can we know him? How do we help others understand him as well? Fr. Mike invites us to discover God’s plan for us and accept the challenge he has placed before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1-10. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Welcome to Day 1 of The Catechism in a Year! Today, we begin our journey with Fr. Mike through the Catechism from the very beginning: the Prologue. The Catechism tackles some big questions right out of the gate. Why did God make us? How can we know him? How do we help others understand him as well? Fr. Mike invites us to discover God’s plan for us and accept the challenge he has placed before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1-10. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 1: To Know and Love God (2025)a6979e7b-16b7-4ae9-bd47-7335ce46ad86Wed, 01 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)21ab766a-73c5-4a0d-9c58-a9ca036bc779Wed, 01 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)b9f7fd2e-480e-45db-bee0-7a121fa9be03Wed, 01 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2025) Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)e96b71b2-26a1-4f61-9771-62a21140709dWed, 01 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRock-Solid ProtectionLandon listened as the woman on TV reported that temperatures had dropped to a record-breaking low with a strong wind. "Can we still go for our breakfast tomorrow?" he asked. For him, the best part of celebrating the new year was having breakfast with his dad on New Year's Day. Each year, they'd get up at dawn, load backpacks with supplies, and walk through the snow to a nearby lake where they would start a fire and cook their food."It will be an adventure--a really cold one!" said Dad. "But let's do it."Early the next morning, they dressed in several layers of warm clothes and headed for the lake. Wind whipped the snow all around, stinging Landon's cheeks. When they finally made it to the rocky lakeshore, Landon was freezing. "Maybe we shouldn't have come," he yelled to his father over the sound of the wind."We'll be okay," Dad assured him. "Head for those huge boulders over there."Behind a towering rock, Landon instantly felt warmer. Within minutes, they had a fire going, and he began to warm up even more. "I can hardly feel the wind here," said Landon."I know," said Dad as he turned bacon in the frying pan. "We can hear it blowing all around us, but the rocks protect us from most of its effects." He cracked some eggs into the pan. "This huge rock is a good picture of what the Bible means when it says God is our Rock. He saved us from sin and gives shelter and protection, and we can trust Him even though there's chaos all around.""My teacher at church said something like that," said Landon. "But I didn't really know what it meant until now."Dad put the bacon and eggs on their plates, and Landon poured hot chocolate out of the thermos. "I'm glad we came," Landon said, "but I'd hate to be out here very long without this rock to shelter us.""Me too," said Dad. "And I'd hate to be in this world without God, our Rock, to shelter me. He sent His own Son to die in our place so we could be His children, and when life's storms are raging, He surrounds us with the protection of His love, hope, and peace."–Lyndel F. Walker

Landon listened as the woman on TV reported that temperatures had dropped to a record-breaking low with a strong wind. "Can we still go for our breakfast tomorrow?" he asked. For him, the best part of celebrating the new year was having breakfast with his dad on New Year's Day. Each year, they'd get up at dawn, load backpacks with supplies, and walk through the snow to a nearby lake where they would start a fire and cook their food."It will be an adventure--a really cold one!" said Dad. "But let's do it."Early the next morning, they dressed in several layers of warm clothes and headed for the lake. Wind whipped the snow all around, stinging Landon's cheeks. When they finally made it to the rocky lakeshore, Landon was freezing. "Maybe we shouldn't have come," he yelled to his father over the sound of the wind."We'll be okay," Dad assured him. "Head for those huge boulders over there."Behind a towering rock, Landon instantly felt warmer. Within minutes, they had a fire going, and he began to warm up even more. "I can hardly feel the wind here," said Landon."I know," said Dad as he turned bacon in the frying pan. "We can hear it blowing all around us, but the rocks protect us from most of its effects." He cracked some eggs into the pan. "This huge rock is a good picture of what the Bible means when it says God is our Rock. He saved us from sin and gives shelter and protection, and we can trust Him even though there's chaos all around.""My teacher at church said something like that," said Landon. "But I didn't really know what it meant until now."Dad put the bacon and eggs on their plates, and Landon poured hot chocolate out of the thermos. "I'm glad we came," Landon said, "but I'd hate to be out here very long without this rock to shelter us.""Me too," said Dad. "And I'd hate to be in this world without God, our Rock, to shelter me. He sent His own Son to die in our place so we could be His children, and when life's storms are raging, He surrounds us with the protection of His love, hope, and peace."–Lyndel F. Walker

Rock-Solid Protection52e075ec-6c65-4905-9bca-91492409f447Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Rock Solid Protection Bible Reading: Psalm 62:5-8 Landon listened as the woman on TV reported that temperatures had dropped to a record-breaking low with a strong wind. “Can we still go for our breakfast tomorrow?” he asked. For him, the best part of celebrating the new year was having breakfast with his dad on New Year’s Day. Each year, they’d get up at dawn, load backpacks with supplies, and walk through the snow to a nearby lake where they would start a fire and cook their food. “It will be an adventure–a really cold one!” said Dad. “But let’s do it.” Early the next morning, they dressed in several layers of warm clothes and headed for the lake. Wind whipped the snow all around, stinging Landon’s cheeks. When they finally made it to the rocky lakeshore, Landon was freezing. “Maybe we shouldn’t have come,” he yelled to his father over the sound of the wind. “We’ll be okay,” Dad assured him. “Head for those huge boulders over there.” Behind a towering rock, Landon instantly felt warmer. Within minutes, they had a fire going, and he began to warm up even more. “I can hardly feel the wind here,” said Landon. “I know,” said Dad as he turned bacon in the frying pan. “We can hear it blowing all around us, but the rocks protect us from most of its effects.” He cracked some eggs into the pan. “This huge rock is a good picture of what the Bible means when it says God is our Rock. He saved us from sin and gives shelter and protection, and we can trust Him even though there’s chaos all around.” “My teacher at church said something like that,” said Landon. “But I didn’t really know what it meant until now.” Dad put the bacon and eggs on their plates, and Landon poured hot chocolate out of the thermos. “I’m glad we came,” Landon said, “but I’d hate to be out here very long without this rock to shelter us.” “Me too,” said Dad. “And I’d hate to be in this world without God, our Rock, to shelter me. He sent His own Son to die in our place so we could be His children, and when life’s storms are raging, He surrounds us with the protection of His love, hope, and peace.” –Lyndel F. Walker How About You?Have you ever stood behind a big rock to get out of the wind? Rocks can protect you in many ways, and the Bible says God is a Rock for His children. Remember that Jesus gave His life for you and is with you during storms in your life–the difficult experiences you sometimes have to face. Trust Him to help you through them as you take shelter in the peace and comfort of His presence. Today’s Key Verse:He [God] only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. (NKJV) (Psalm 62:6) Today’s Key Thought:God shelters His children

Bible Reading: Psalm 62:5-8 Landon listened as the woman on TV reported that temperatures had dropped to a record-breaking low with a strong wind. “Can we still go for our breakfast tomorrow?” he asked. For him, the best part of celebrating the new year was having breakfast with his dad on New Year’s Day. Each year, they’d get up at dawn, load backpacks with supplies, and walk through the snow to a nearby lake where they would start a fire and cook their food. “It will be an adventure–a really cold one!” said Dad. “But let’s do it.” Early the next morning, they dressed in several layers of warm clothes and headed for the lake. Wind whipped the snow all around, stinging Landon’s cheeks. When they finally made it to the rocky lakeshore, Landon was freezing. “Maybe we shouldn’t have come,” he yelled to his father over the sound of the wind. “We’ll be okay,” Dad assured him. “Head for those huge boulders over there.” Behind a towering rock, Landon instantly felt warmer. Within minutes, they had a fire going, and he began to warm up even more. “I can hardly feel the wind here,” said Landon. “I know,” said Dad as he turned bacon in the frying pan. “We can hear it blowing all around us, but the rocks protect us from most of its effects.” He cracked some eggs into the pan. “This huge rock is a good picture of what the Bible means when it says God is our Rock. He saved us from sin and gives shelter and protection, and we can trust Him even though there’s chaos all around.” “My teacher at church said something like that,” said Landon. “But I didn’t really know what it meant until now.” Dad put the bacon and eggs on their plates, and Landon poured hot chocolate out of the thermos. “I’m glad we came,” Landon said, “but I’d hate to be out here very long without this rock to shelter us.” “Me too,” said Dad. “And I’d hate to be in this world without God, our Rock, to shelter me. He sent His own Son to die in our place so we could be His children, and when life’s storms are raging, He surrounds us with the protection of His love, hope, and peace.” –Lyndel F. Walker How About You?Have you ever stood behind a big rock to get out of the wind? Rocks can protect you in many ways, and the Bible says God is a Rock for His children. Remember that Jesus gave His life for you and is with you during storms in your life–the difficult experiences you sometimes have to face. Trust Him to help you through them as you take shelter in the peace and comfort of His presence. Today’s Key Verse:He [God] only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. (NKJV) (Psalm 62:6) Today’s Key Thought:God shelters His children

Rock Solid Protection 5423b981-251c-477e-a90c-353b5451f2d7Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 366: A Special Leap Year Message In this bonus leap year episode, Fr. Mike shares three profound excerpts from early saints—St. John Chrysostom, St. Jerome, and St. Vincent of Lérins—that highlight the importance of keeping God&#39;s Word close to our hearts. Fr. Mike invites us to take the next step in our faith journey by continuing to delve into Scripture and deepen our understanding of it. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In this bonus leap year episode, Fr. Mike shares three profound excerpts from early saints—St. John Chrysostom, St. Jerome, and St. Vincent of Lérins—that highlight the importance of keeping God&#39;s Word close to our hearts. Fr. Mike invites us to take the next step in our faith journey by continuing to delve into Scripture and deepen our understanding of it. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 366: A Special Leap Year Message4d3960e5-8492-470e-9e6b-78d573fa69a4Tue, 31 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 366: Special Leap Year Message In this bonus leap year episode, Fr. Mike reflects on the transformative journey of the past 365 days and invites us to take the next step in our faith journey. He emphasizes the importance of remembering God daily and encourages us to strengthen our faith by learning to pray deeply. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this bonus leap year episode, Fr. Mike reflects on the transformative journey of the past 365 days and invites us to take the next step in our faith journey. He emphasizes the importance of remembering God daily and encourages us to strengthen our faith by learning to pray deeply. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 366: Special Leap Year Message 947ec2fb-6da9-4729-b2d0-d4cc981da083Tue, 31 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 366: Special Leap Year Message In this bonus leap year episode, Fr. Mike reflects on the transformative journey of the past 365 days and invites us to take the next step in our faith journey. He emphasizes the importance of remembering God daily and encourages us to strengthen our faith by learning to pray deeply. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this bonus leap year episode, Fr. Mike reflects on the transformative journey of the past 365 days and invites us to take the next step in our faith journey. He emphasizes the importance of remembering God daily and encourages us to strengthen our faith by learning to pray deeply. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 366: Special Leap Year Message 68d054e4-4ad0-4650-8c4e-49858adf5cbbTue, 31 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 366: A Special Leap Year Message In this bonus leap year episode, Fr. Mike shares three profound excerpts from early saints—St. John Chrysostom, St. Jerome, and St. Vincent of Lérins—that highlight the importance of keeping God&#39;s Word close to our hearts. Fr. Mike invites us to take the next step in our faith journey by continuing to delve into Scripture and deepen our understanding of it. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In this bonus leap year episode, Fr. Mike shares three profound excerpts from early saints—St. John Chrysostom, St. Jerome, and St. Vincent of Lérins—that highlight the importance of keeping God&#39;s Word close to our hearts. Fr. Mike invites us to take the next step in our faith journey by continuing to delve into Scripture and deepen our understanding of it. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 366: A Special Leap Year Messagedbde71ed-d149-439c-af5e-b1a00d1a0774Tue, 31 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 366: A Special Leap Year Message In this bonus leap year episode, Fr. Mike shares three profound excerpts from early saints—St. John Chrysostom, St. Jerome, and St. Vincent of Lérins—that highlight the importance of keeping God&#39;s Word close to our hearts. Fr. Mike invites us to take the next step in our faith journey by continuing to delve into Scripture and deepen our understanding of it. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In this bonus leap year episode, Fr. Mike shares three profound excerpts from early saints—St. John Chrysostom, St. Jerome, and St. Vincent of Lérins—that highlight the importance of keeping God&#39;s Word close to our hearts. Fr. Mike invites us to take the next step in our faith journey by continuing to delve into Scripture and deepen our understanding of it. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 366: A Special Leap Year Message8ffbb43b-5a0c-4c79-a578-cf9eb271e65dTue, 31 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 366: A Special Leap Year Message In this bonus leap year episode, Fr. Mike shares three profound excerpts from early saints—St. John Chrysostom, St. Jerome, and St. Vincent of Lérins—that highlight the importance of keeping God&#39;s Word close to our hearts. Fr. Mike invites us to take the next step in our faith journey by continuing to delve into Scripture and deepen our understanding of it. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In this bonus leap year episode, Fr. Mike shares three profound excerpts from early saints—St. John Chrysostom, St. Jerome, and St. Vincent of Lérins—that highlight the importance of keeping God&#39;s Word close to our hearts. Fr. Mike invites us to take the next step in our faith journey by continuing to delve into Scripture and deepen our understanding of it. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 366: A Special Leap Year Message8a97b471-5d4d-4e17-91a7-afa798d8278cTue, 31 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSkating on Thin IceAt midnight on New Year's Eve, the Wagner family always walked to ice-covered Pine Lake where they would bring in the New Year under the stars as they tossed glow sticks into the air.But this year Aiden was in a grumpy mood. When his dad told him to do something, Aiden put it off as long as he could."You're skating on thin ice, Aiden," Dad said. He said that whenever Aiden was about to get in big trouble. Now at midnight Aiden dashed onto the frozen lake. "We're here!""Stay close," Dad warned. "The weather has been unusually warm. The area around the dock is especially unstable because of the heat from the underwater plants growing there."Aiden threw his glow sticks in the air. Immediately the blue one skidded across the ice toward the dock. He knew Dad had warned him about the dock area, but it was so close…Suddenly he heard the ice crack beneath him, and he was in the water. "Help! Help!" Aiden screamed. The water was freezing, and he was sure he was going to drown. "Put your feet down," Dad commanded. "You should be able to touch bottom." Aiden did as Dad said and was surprised to discover the water only came to his waist. Soon he was back on solid ground. They ran back to the house, where Mom wrapped him in blankets."I'm sorry, Dad," Aiden said once he'd stopped shivering. "If I'd listened to you and not gone on the thin ice…""You wouldn't have fallen into the lake," Dad finished for him. "But you were on thin ice earlier in the day too, remember?""You mean when I didn't obey you right away when you told me to do something?"Dad nodded. "Maybe it didn't seem like a big deal to you at the time, but it was a sin. And sin always leads to trouble." He put an arm around Aiden. "The good news is that we can stop our sinful behavior and start doing what's right--much like how you were able to stand up in the water. Because Jesus has saved us from sin, it has no power over us. We can always go to Jesus for forgiveness and trust Him to help us change our ways." –Linda Weddle

At midnight on New Year's Eve, the Wagner family always walked to ice-covered Pine Lake where they would bring in the New Year under the stars as they tossed glow sticks into the air.But this year Aiden was in a grumpy mood. When his dad told him to do something, Aiden put it off as long as he could."You're skating on thin ice, Aiden," Dad said. He said that whenever Aiden was about to get in big trouble. Now at midnight Aiden dashed onto the frozen lake. "We're here!""Stay close," Dad warned. "The weather has been unusually warm. The area around the dock is especially unstable because of the heat from the underwater plants growing there."Aiden threw his glow sticks in the air. Immediately the blue one skidded across the ice toward the dock. He knew Dad had warned him about the dock area, but it was so close…Suddenly he heard the ice crack beneath him, and he was in the water. "Help! Help!" Aiden screamed. The water was freezing, and he was sure he was going to drown. "Put your feet down," Dad commanded. "You should be able to touch bottom." Aiden did as Dad said and was surprised to discover the water only came to his waist. Soon he was back on solid ground. They ran back to the house, where Mom wrapped him in blankets."I'm sorry, Dad," Aiden said once he'd stopped shivering. "If I'd listened to you and not gone on the thin ice…""You wouldn't have fallen into the lake," Dad finished for him. "But you were on thin ice earlier in the day too, remember?""You mean when I didn't obey you right away when you told me to do something?"Dad nodded. "Maybe it didn't seem like a big deal to you at the time, but it was a sin. And sin always leads to trouble." He put an arm around Aiden. "The good news is that we can stop our sinful behavior and start doing what's right--much like how you were able to stand up in the water. Because Jesus has saved us from sin, it has no power over us. We can always go to Jesus for forgiveness and trust Him to help us change our ways." –Linda Weddle

Skating on Thin Ice0cb643a4-3e26-444c-b7fd-24c7cb1b66a0Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Skating on Thin Ice Bible Reading: Romans 6:18-23 At midnight on New Year’s Eve, the Wagner family always walked to ice-covered Pine Lake where they would bring in the New Year under the stars as they tossed glow sticks into the air. But this year Aiden was in a grumpy mood. When his dad told him to do something, Aiden put it off as long as he could. “You’re skating on thin ice, Aiden,” Dad said. He said that whenever Aiden was about to get in big trouble. Now at midnight Aiden dashed onto the frozen lake. “We’re here!” “Stay close,” Dad warned. “The weather has been unusually warm. The area around the dock is especially unstable because of the heat from the underwater plants growing there.” Aiden threw his glow sticks in the air. Immediately the blue one skidded across the ice toward the dock. He knew Dad had warned him about the dock area, but it was so close… Suddenly he heard the ice crack beneath him, and he was in the water. “Help! Help!” Aiden screamed. The water was freezing, and he was sure he was going to drown. “Put your feet down,” Dad commanded. “You should be able to touch bottom.” Aiden did as Dad said and was surprised to discover the water only came to his waist. Soon he was back on solid ground. They ran back to the house, where Mom wrapped him in blankets. “I’m sorry, Dad,” Aiden said once he’d stopped shivering. “If I’d listened to you and not gone on the thin ice…” “You wouldn’t have fallen into the lake,” Dad finished for him. “But you were on thin ice earlier in the day too, remember?” “You mean when I didn’t obey you right away when you told me to do something?” Dad nodded. “Maybe it didn’t seem like a big deal to you at the time, but it was a sin. And sin always leads to trouble.” He put an arm around Aiden. “The good news is that we can stop our sinful behavior and start doing what’s right–much like how you were able to stand up in the water. Because Jesus has saved us from sin, it has no power over us. We can always go to Jesus for forgiveness and trust Him to help us change our ways.” –Linda Weddle How About You?Do you like to skate on thin ice? Do you see how close you can get to doing something wrong without getting in trouble? The Bible tells us if we know what the right thing to do is but don’t do it, we’re sinning–and sin always leads to trouble. Through Jesus we have the power to turn from sin and do what’s right. If you’re skating on thin ice, confess your sin to Jesus and trust Him to help you choose to do what is right. Today’s Key Verse:If you fail to do what you know is right, you are sinning. (ERV) (James 4:17 ) Today’s Key Thought:Stay away from sin

Bible Reading: Romans 6:18-23 At midnight on New Year’s Eve, the Wagner family always walked to ice-covered Pine Lake where they would bring in the New Year under the stars as they tossed glow sticks into the air. But this year Aiden was in a grumpy mood. When his dad told him to do something, Aiden put it off as long as he could. “You’re skating on thin ice, Aiden,” Dad said. He said that whenever Aiden was about to get in big trouble. Now at midnight Aiden dashed onto the frozen lake. “We’re here!” “Stay close,” Dad warned. “The weather has been unusually warm. The area around the dock is especially unstable because of the heat from the underwater plants growing there.” Aiden threw his glow sticks in the air. Immediately the blue one skidded across the ice toward the dock. He knew Dad had warned him about the dock area, but it was so close… Suddenly he heard the ice crack beneath him, and he was in the water. “Help! Help!” Aiden screamed. The water was freezing, and he was sure he was going to drown. “Put your feet down,” Dad commanded. “You should be able to touch bottom.” Aiden did as Dad said and was surprised to discover the water only came to his waist. Soon he was back on solid ground. They ran back to the house, where Mom wrapped him in blankets. “I’m sorry, Dad,” Aiden said once he’d stopped shivering. “If I’d listened to you and not gone on the thin ice…” “You wouldn’t have fallen into the lake,” Dad finished for him. “But you were on thin ice earlier in the day too, remember?” “You mean when I didn’t obey you right away when you told me to do something?” Dad nodded. “Maybe it didn’t seem like a big deal to you at the time, but it was a sin. And sin always leads to trouble.” He put an arm around Aiden. “The good news is that we can stop our sinful behavior and start doing what’s right–much like how you were able to stand up in the water. Because Jesus has saved us from sin, it has no power over us. We can always go to Jesus for forgiveness and trust Him to help us change our ways.” –Linda Weddle How About You?Do you like to skate on thin ice? Do you see how close you can get to doing something wrong without getting in trouble? The Bible tells us if we know what the right thing to do is but don’t do it, we’re sinning–and sin always leads to trouble. Through Jesus we have the power to turn from sin and do what’s right. If you’re skating on thin ice, confess your sin to Jesus and trust Him to help you choose to do what is right. Today’s Key Verse:If you fail to do what you know is right, you are sinning. (ERV) (James 4:17 ) Today’s Key Thought:Stay away from sin

Skating on Thin Ice 2e33e476-35e2-4a89-8093-70af27005385Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture d3a3cf24-b128-4396-b001-af28f90ab7fbMon, 30 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How Do We Trust in Church Authority? (with Bishop Cozzens) In this special bonus episode, Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about his role as a bishop of the Catholic Church, his involvement in the Catechism in a Year podcast, and why we can continue to trust in the authority of the Church despite the brokenness of its leaders at times. Bishop Andrew Cozzens is the Bishop of the Diocese of Crookston in northern Minnesota.  He currently serves as the chair of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis where he has been tasked by the Bishops with leading a three-year National Eucharistic Revival. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this special bonus episode, Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about his role as a bishop of the Catholic Church, his involvement in the Catechism in a Year podcast, and why we can continue to trust in the authority of the Church despite the brokenness of its leaders at times. Bishop Andrew Cozzens is the Bishop of the Diocese of Crookston in northern Minnesota.  He currently serves as the chair of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis where he has been tasked by the Bishops with leading a three-year National Eucharistic Revival. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullBONUS: How Do We Trust in Church Authority? (with Bishop Cozzens)d83af57e-8258-41ce-90db-643b3032f83aMon, 30 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How Do We Trust in Church Authority? (with Bishop Cozzens) In this special bonus episode, Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about his role as a bishop of the Catholic Church, his involvement in the Catechism in a Year podcast, and why we can continue to trust in the authority of the Church despite the brokenness of its leaders at times. Bishop Andrew Cozzens is the Bishop of the Diocese of Crookston in northern Minnesota.  He currently serves as the chair of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis where he has been tasked by the Bishops with leading a three-year National Eucharistic Revival. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this special bonus episode, Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about his role as a bishop of the Catholic Church, his involvement in the Catechism in a Year podcast, and why we can continue to trust in the authority of the Church despite the brokenness of its leaders at times. Bishop Andrew Cozzens is the Bishop of the Diocese of Crookston in northern Minnesota.  He currently serves as the chair of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis where he has been tasked by the Bishops with leading a three-year National Eucharistic Revival. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullBONUS: How Do We Trust in Church Authority? (with Bishop Cozzens)8e84f36d-0d1f-4efb-8963-a41e7fb82f4aMon, 30 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture f20e9897-5f69-42dd-b207-7482007afa30Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture e9e45604-5f81-47a8-9f8b-d630c2e25f48Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture 03016446-f083-4b4b-8699-652a64af0423Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPlan Your Estate For Free with Preston AllexYou are going to die. Well, one day. Lord willing, not particularly soon. We do not know when, but it is a certainty that we will! My question is, are you ready? Join me in this episode as Preston Allex explains how his totally free Catholic company Catholic Legacy helps Catholics across the United States with free wills and estate planning. We walk through why this is important, and how you can take advantage of this resource. Every husband and father should at least make sure he has a will. It's a necessary gift to your family. You can find out more about Catholic Legacy on their webpage at: https://catholiclegacy.com/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

You are going to die. Well, one day. Lord willing, not particularly soon. We do not know when, but it is a certainty that we will! My question is, are you ready? Join me in this episode as Preston Allex explains how his totally free Catholic company Catholic Legacy helps Catholics across the United States with free wills and estate planning. We walk through why this is important, and how you can take advantage of this resource. Every husband and father should at least make sure he has a will. It's a necessary gift to your family. You can find out more about Catholic Legacy on their webpage at: https://catholiclegacy.com/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullPlan Your Estate For Free with Preston Allexb1e1fca9-6fe3-4eb1-847d-54c6f4f43d14Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Top 7 Money Making Hacks For 2025 That Are PROVEN To Work! Do Not Buy A House! Do This Instead! 2024 has been a year of shocks and surprises, before starting the new year, here is the expert knowledge you need to not just survive but financially thrive in 2025 Here are some of the essential pieces of financial knowledge for 2025:  The power of compound interest  How to break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck Whether you should invest in cryptocurrency  How to perfect your investment strategy  The top 10 money rules  Why most people don’t reach financial freedom The confidence rule for finance  00:00 Intro 01:34 Investing 101 04:52 Should I Use Investing Apps? 06:33 How to Invest With $100 09:20 Common Mistakes With Investment Accounts 11:07 What's the Proof This Is Actually a Good Way to Build Wealth? 12:27 Compound Interest: Watch Your Money Grow 18:17 The Biggest Debt We Pay 20:25 Find Where Your Skills Are Most Valued 22:43 The Most Valuable Bit of Information You Wish You'd Known Sooner 25:53 Finding Your Unfair Bet That Will Make You Lots of Money 27:57 Applying Your Skills to Get the Most Money 30:27 Example of Ways to Apply Your Skills 34:03 The Importance of Doing Deals 35:21 Where Do We Go to Learn How to Make Deals? 36:10 Playing the Tax Game 37:28 What Are the Tax Games the Rich Are Playing? 40:00 How to Bring Your Tax Down From 40% to 8% 41:20 Leveraging Investments and Tax 42:48 The Importance of Understanding Tax 45:03 Morgan Housel's Capital Allocation Strategy 46:32 How to Get Into the Top 5% of Investors Easily 47:51 Dollar Cost Averaging 48:29 What's an Index Fund? 49:40 How to Build Wealth Like Warren Buffett 50:59 The Importance of Patience 52:55 Play Games Not Many People Can Play 54:32 Don't Do This to Make Money 56:02 The Blockchain 57:37 Investing in the Blockchain 01:00:06 Everyone Is Equal When It Comes to the Blockchain 01:01:46 Crypto Use Cases 01:03:05 If I Own Crypto, How Do the Other Use Cases Benefit Me? 01:04:18 How Do I Invest in Crypto? 01:07:10 The Bank or Government Doesn't Control Any of Your Crypto 01:07:59 How to Get Out of the Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle 01:09:38 If You See This, You're in the Financial Danger Zone 01:10:53 Pick Your Hard 01:13:41 Seasons of Life 01:16:19 Wanting to Look Rich Will Make You Go Broke 01:17:53 Stop Making Emotional Decisions and Start Making Logical Ones Ramit Sethi: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/aSZvN6VtsPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/EedVkJXtsPb  Alex Hormozi: Instagram: http://bit.ly/40WnLMu Website: http://bit.ly/3UasFTS Codie Sanchez: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/u3G7Nk0tsPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/VsOtmy2tsPb  Morgan Housel: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/Xapn1IStsPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/e0uZ1qUtsPb  Scott Galloway: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/1ezLPGEtsPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/lRQaCHGtsPb Raoul Pal: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/rwzfyoOtsPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/gqdDHBQtsPb  Jaspreet Singh: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/oGfm8vJtsPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/FUu6rdLtsPb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024 has been a year of shocks and surprises, before starting the new year, here is the expert knowledge you need to not just survive but financially thrive in 2025 Here are some of the essential pieces of financial knowledge for 2025:  The power of compound interest  How to break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck Whether you should invest in cryptocurrency  How to perfect your investment strategy  The top 10 money rules  Why most people don’t reach financial freedom The confidence rule for finance  00:00 Intro 01:34 Investing 101 04:52 Should I Use Investing Apps? 06:33 How to Invest With $100 09:20 Common Mistakes With Investment Accounts 11:07 What's the Proof This Is Actually a Good Way to Build Wealth? 12:27 Compound Interest: Watch Your Money Grow 18:17 The Biggest Debt We Pay 20:25 Find Where Your Skills Are Most Valued 22:43 The Most Valuable Bit of Information You Wish You'd Known Sooner 25:53 Finding Your Unfair Bet That Will Make You Lots of Money 27:57 Applying Your Skills to Get the Most Money 30:27 Example of Ways to Apply Your Skills 34:03 The Importance of Doing Deals 35:21 Where Do We Go to Learn How to Make Deals? 36:10 Playing the Tax Game 37:28 What Are the Tax Games the Rich Are Playing? 40:00 How to Bring Your Tax Down From 40% to 8% 41:20 Leveraging Investments and Tax 42:48 The Importance of Understanding Tax 45:03 Morgan Housel's Capital Allocation Strategy 46:32 How to Get Into the Top 5% of Investors Easily 47:51 Dollar Cost Averaging 48:29 What's an Index Fund? 49:40 How to Build Wealth Like Warren Buffett 50:59 The Importance of Patience 52:55 Play Games Not Many People Can Play 54:32 Don't Do This to Make Money 56:02 The Blockchain 57:37 Investing in the Blockchain 01:00:06 Everyone Is Equal When It Comes to the Blockchain 01:01:46 Crypto Use Cases 01:03:05 If I Own Crypto, How Do the Other Use Cases Benefit Me? 01:04:18 How Do I Invest in Crypto? 01:07:10 The Bank or Government Doesn't Control Any of Your Crypto 01:07:59 How to Get Out of the Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle 01:09:38 If You See This, You're in the Financial Danger Zone 01:10:53 Pick Your Hard 01:13:41 Seasons of Life 01:16:19 Wanting to Look Rich Will Make You Go Broke 01:17:53 Stop Making Emotional Decisions and Start Making Logical Ones Ramit Sethi: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/aSZvN6VtsPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/EedVkJXtsPb  Alex Hormozi: Instagram: http://bit.ly/40WnLMu Website: http://bit.ly/3UasFTS Codie Sanchez: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/u3G7Nk0tsPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/VsOtmy2tsPb  Morgan Housel: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/Xapn1IStsPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/e0uZ1qUtsPb  Scott Galloway: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/1ezLPGEtsPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/lRQaCHGtsPb Raoul Pal: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/rwzfyoOtsPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/gqdDHBQtsPb  Jaspreet Singh: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/oGfm8vJtsPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/FUu6rdLtsPb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Top 7 Money Making Hacks For 2025 That Are PROVEN To Work! Do Not Buy A House! Do This Instead! 70a6dfc4-f3a7-4ae8-a349-3ccc3a0cb15dMon, 30 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +00004958https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2024) Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2024)5bec3a6e-6627-48cc-8da3-7fbdd9271ee5Mon, 30 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: So Be It (2024) Congratulations, you have reached Day 365! We conclude our journey through the Catechism with the final “nugget day” as we review the seven petitions of the Lord’s prayer. In closing, Fr. Mike reminds us of the purpose of our time with the Catechism: recognizing that every part of our human experience matters to God simply because he loves us. It matters to God that we know him, worship him, live in his love, and draw near to him in prayer. We respond to God’s astounding love for each of us with our final “Amen- so be it.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2857-2865. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Congratulations, you have reached Day 365! We conclude our journey through the Catechism with the final “nugget day” as we review the seven petitions of the Lord’s prayer. In closing, Fr. Mike reminds us of the purpose of our time with the Catechism: recognizing that every part of our human experience matters to God simply because he loves us. It matters to God that we know him, worship him, live in his love, and draw near to him in prayer. We respond to God’s astounding love for each of us with our final “Amen- so be it.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2857-2865. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 365: So Be It (2024)eaf4a2b8-3c15-4752-98fe-0573710cd140Mon, 30 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: So Be It (2024) Congratulations, you have reached Day 365! We conclude our journey through the Catechism with the final “nugget day” as we review the seven petitions of the Lord’s prayer. In closing, Fr. Mike reminds us of the purpose of our time with the Catechism: recognizing that every part of our human experience matters to God simply because he loves us. It matters to God that we know him, worship him, live in his love, and draw near to him in prayer. We respond to God’s astounding love for each of us with our final “Amen- so be it.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2857-2865. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Congratulations, you have reached Day 365! We conclude our journey through the Catechism with the final “nugget day” as we review the seven petitions of the Lord’s prayer. In closing, Fr. Mike reminds us of the purpose of our time with the Catechism: recognizing that every part of our human experience matters to God simply because he loves us. It matters to God that we know him, worship him, live in his love, and draw near to him in prayer. We respond to God’s astounding love for each of us with our final “Amen- so be it.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2857-2865. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 365: So Be It (2024)47abf20d-7556-45d5-9290-c4448d5588e5Mon, 30 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2024) Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2024)a80d5290-5e5f-474f-93f0-c58840474857Mon, 30 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2024) Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2024)12531c94-812f-47b5-81bc-0882f1a368a5Mon, 30 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2024) Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2024)4200f508-d863-4340-8b4d-9bc72bb7f4fcMon, 30 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpare Attitude"Let's go get an ice cream cone at the Eskimo Palace, Dad," said Kinsley. "We can be back before Mom gets home from her meeting.""Good idea," said Dad, so they went out to the car.As they drove along, they passed a couple of Kinsley's classmates playing at the park. "Ugh!" said Kinsley. "I can't stand that girl with the long braid!" Dad looked at Kinsley in surprise. "Why's that?""She's the one who beat me out of a place on the volleyball team," said Kinsley.Just as Dad started to reply, there was a loud bang, and the car veered to the right. "Oh no!" groaned Dad. "Flat tire!" He pulled over to the side of the road and got some tools and the spare tire from the trunk. Soon he had the car jacked up, and he and Kinsley chatted as he worked. "Kinsley," said Dad, "I want to hear more about why you don't like that girl we saw. The fact that she got the place you wanted on the team is not a reason to dislike her. Didn't you beat someone out of a spot when you made the soccer team last fall?"Kinsley kicked at a pebble. "I guess."Dad removed the wheel with the flat tire and replaced it with the spare one. "I'm glad we have this spare to use." He paused, then asked, "Don't you think your attitude needs to be changed--like this flat tire needs changing? Maybe it's time for you to find a spare attitude to replace the grudge you're holding against your friend.""She's not my friend," said Kinsley. "She's…she's an enemy!""I see," said Dad, putting the flat tire in the trunk. "Well, do you remember what Jesus said about how we should treat our enemies?""He said we should love them," Kinsley murmured. Dad nodded. "We've all sinned against Him, yet He loved us enough to die for us so we could be forgiven and have eternal life. And He gives us the power to show that same attitude of love and forgiveness toward others." Dad closed the trunk. "Shall we see if those girls are still at the park and invite them to join us for some ice cream?" Kinsley hesitated a moment, then slowly nodded. –Vicki L. Reinhardt

"Let's go get an ice cream cone at the Eskimo Palace, Dad," said Kinsley. "We can be back before Mom gets home from her meeting.""Good idea," said Dad, so they went out to the car.As they drove along, they passed a couple of Kinsley's classmates playing at the park. "Ugh!" said Kinsley. "I can't stand that girl with the long braid!" Dad looked at Kinsley in surprise. "Why's that?""She's the one who beat me out of a place on the volleyball team," said Kinsley.Just as Dad started to reply, there was a loud bang, and the car veered to the right. "Oh no!" groaned Dad. "Flat tire!" He pulled over to the side of the road and got some tools and the spare tire from the trunk. Soon he had the car jacked up, and he and Kinsley chatted as he worked. "Kinsley," said Dad, "I want to hear more about why you don't like that girl we saw. The fact that she got the place you wanted on the team is not a reason to dislike her. Didn't you beat someone out of a spot when you made the soccer team last fall?"Kinsley kicked at a pebble. "I guess."Dad removed the wheel with the flat tire and replaced it with the spare one. "I'm glad we have this spare to use." He paused, then asked, "Don't you think your attitude needs to be changed--like this flat tire needs changing? Maybe it's time for you to find a spare attitude to replace the grudge you're holding against your friend.""She's not my friend," said Kinsley. "She's…she's an enemy!""I see," said Dad, putting the flat tire in the trunk. "Well, do you remember what Jesus said about how we should treat our enemies?""He said we should love them," Kinsley murmured. Dad nodded. "We've all sinned against Him, yet He loved us enough to die for us so we could be forgiven and have eternal life. And He gives us the power to show that same attitude of love and forgiveness toward others." Dad closed the trunk. "Shall we see if those girls are still at the park and invite them to join us for some ice cream?" Kinsley hesitated a moment, then slowly nodded. –Vicki L. Reinhardt

Spare Attitude10bdd172-6941-432b-b742-16400f023b74Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Spare Attitude Bible Reading: Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 5:43-48 “Let’s go get an ice cream cone at the Eskimo Palace, Dad,” said Kinsley. “We can be back before Mom gets home from her meeting.” “Good idea,” said Dad, so they went out to the car. As they drove along, they passed a couple of Kinsley’s classmates playing at the park. “Ugh!” said Kinsley. “I can’t stand that girl with the long braid!” Dad looked at Kinsley in surprise. “Why’s that?” “She’s the one who beat me out of a place on the volleyball team,” said Kinsley. Just as Dad started to reply, there was a loud bang, and the car veered to the right. “Oh no!” groaned Dad. “Flat tire!” He pulled over to the side of the road and got some tools and the spare tire from the trunk. Soon he had the car jacked up, and he and Kinsley chatted as he worked. “Kinsley,” said Dad, “I want to hear more about why you don’t like that girl we saw. The fact that she got the place you wanted on the team is not a reason to dislike her. Didn’t you beat someone out of a spot when you made the soccer team last fall?” Kinsley kicked at a pebble. “I guess.” Dad removed the wheel with the flat tire and replaced it with the spare one. “I’m glad we have this spare to use.” He paused, then asked, “Don’t you think your attitude needs to be changed–like this flat tire needs changing? Maybe it’s time for you to find a spare attitude to replace the grudge you’re holding against your friend.” “She’s not my friend,” said Kinsley. “She’s…she’s an enemy!” “I see,” said Dad, putting the flat tire in the trunk. “Well, do you remember what Jesus said about how we should treat our enemies?” “He said we should love them,” Kinsley murmured. Dad nodded. “We’ve all sinned against Him, yet He loved us enough to die for us so we could be forgiven and have eternal life. And He gives us the power to show that same attitude of love and forgiveness toward others.” Dad closed the trunk. “Shall we see if those girls are still at the park and invite them to join us for some ice cream?” Kinsley hesitated a moment, then slowly nodded. –Vicki L. Reinhardt How About You?Are you holding a grudge against someone? Stand back and take a good look at the entire situation. Think about your attitude. Remember that God loves everyone–even your enemies–and He will help you love them too. Thank God for His love for you, then trust Him to help you show the same attitude of love toward others that He showed you. Today’s Key Verse:May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had. (NIV) (Romans 15:5) Today’s Key Thought:Don’t hold grudges

Bible Reading: Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 5:43-48 “Let’s go get an ice cream cone at the Eskimo Palace, Dad,” said Kinsley. “We can be back before Mom gets home from her meeting.” “Good idea,” said Dad, so they went out to the car. As they drove along, they passed a couple of Kinsley’s classmates playing at the park. “Ugh!” said Kinsley. “I can’t stand that girl with the long braid!” Dad looked at Kinsley in surprise. “Why’s that?” “She’s the one who beat me out of a place on the volleyball team,” said Kinsley. Just as Dad started to reply, there was a loud bang, and the car veered to the right. “Oh no!” groaned Dad. “Flat tire!” He pulled over to the side of the road and got some tools and the spare tire from the trunk. Soon he had the car jacked up, and he and Kinsley chatted as he worked. “Kinsley,” said Dad, “I want to hear more about why you don’t like that girl we saw. The fact that she got the place you wanted on the team is not a reason to dislike her. Didn’t you beat someone out of a spot when you made the soccer team last fall?” Kinsley kicked at a pebble. “I guess.” Dad removed the wheel with the flat tire and replaced it with the spare one. “I’m glad we have this spare to use.” He paused, then asked, “Don’t you think your attitude needs to be changed–like this flat tire needs changing? Maybe it’s time for you to find a spare attitude to replace the grudge you’re holding against your friend.” “She’s not my friend,” said Kinsley. “She’s…she’s an enemy!” “I see,” said Dad, putting the flat tire in the trunk. “Well, do you remember what Jesus said about how we should treat our enemies?” “He said we should love them,” Kinsley murmured. Dad nodded. “We’ve all sinned against Him, yet He loved us enough to die for us so we could be forgiven and have eternal life. And He gives us the power to show that same attitude of love and forgiveness toward others.” Dad closed the trunk. “Shall we see if those girls are still at the park and invite them to join us for some ice cream?” Kinsley hesitated a moment, then slowly nodded. –Vicki L. Reinhardt How About You?Are you holding a grudge against someone? Stand back and take a good look at the entire situation. Think about your attitude. Remember that God loves everyone–even your enemies–and He will help you love them too. Thank God for His love for you, then trust Him to help you show the same attitude of love toward others that He showed you. Today’s Key Verse:May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had. (NIV) (Romans 15:5) Today’s Key Thought:Don’t hold grudges

Spare Attitude a848fedf-9999-4cf5-a86f-bff09fbcf8a4Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it&#39;s worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our &quot;why&quot; that ultimately shapes our &quot;way&quot; through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it&#39;s worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our &quot;why&quot; that ultimately shapes our &quot;way&quot; through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey bcdb0a43-9528-478c-84fb-b3db28b1207eSun, 29 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it&#39;s worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our &quot;why&quot; that ultimately shapes our &quot;way&quot; through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it&#39;s worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our &quot;why&quot; that ultimately shapes our &quot;way&quot; through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey 50b40065-29a0-4355-a8df-96f240a96e7dSun, 29 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it&#39;s worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our &quot;why&quot; that ultimately shapes our &quot;way&quot; through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it&#39;s worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our &quot;why&quot; that ultimately shapes our &quot;way&quot; through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey 09f4af94-0bd5-4550-8f78-e9fcd798c2edSun, 29 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it&#39;s worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our &quot;why&quot; that ultimately shapes our &quot;way&quot; through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it&#39;s worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our &quot;why&quot; that ultimately shapes our &quot;way&quot; through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey 771d9c5f-40e0-4541-8d04-06b676c2b212Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2024) Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2024)c1e7b28c-62aa-416d-a734-f7fb66754a1cSun, 29 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Deliver Us from Evil (2024) Toward the end of the Lord’s Prayer, we implore God to protect us from temptation and from the evil one. Fr. Mike clarifies what we mean when we ask God not to “lead us into temptation” and emphasizes the importance of discerning between trials and temptations. Lastly, we review the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer, known as the final doxology. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2846-2856. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Toward the end of the Lord’s Prayer, we implore God to protect us from temptation and from the evil one. Fr. Mike clarifies what we mean when we ask God not to “lead us into temptation” and emphasizes the importance of discerning between trials and temptations. Lastly, we review the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer, known as the final doxology. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2846-2856. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 364: Deliver Us from Evil (2024)0ca02423-a38c-450c-8f36-ba2c47b14e1cSun, 29 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Deliver Us from Evil (2024) Toward the end of the Lord’s Prayer, we implore God to protect us from temptation and from the evil one. Fr. Mike clarifies what we mean when we ask God not to “lead us into temptation” and emphasizes the importance of discerning between trials and temptations. Lastly, we review the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer, known as the final doxology. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2846-2856. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Toward the end of the Lord’s Prayer, we implore God to protect us from temptation and from the evil one. Fr. Mike clarifies what we mean when we ask God not to “lead us into temptation” and emphasizes the importance of discerning between trials and temptations. Lastly, we review the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer, known as the final doxology. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2846-2856. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 364: Deliver Us from Evil (2024)a3e398fb-58c0-457e-b5e0-6c579683674fSun, 29 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2024) Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2024)d33f937c-610d-4374-92d3-9928c32d9636Sun, 29 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2024) Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2024)c88912f8-f2ec-4093-91d1-e5726359d443Sun, 29 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2024) Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2024)8e56580c-51a4-4eea-9e9e-cdddcfc4b3c3Sun, 29 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSeeking Treasure"Well, buddy, tomorrow's your last day of vacation with your grandpa. What would you like to do?" Grandpa asked Everett as they sat on the porch together.Everett patted Grandpa's dog, Bexley, while he thought. "I know!" he exclaimed. "Let's get some ice cream. You know, Grandpa--the one with jellybeans in it.""That's certainly special," Grandpa replied. "I haven't seen that in a long time. But we'll try to find it."The next afternoon, after Everett and Grandpa returned from a fishing trip, they set out to search for the special treat. The ice cream shop in town didn't have it. They asked at a shop in the mall, but it no longer served that dessert.As the two returned to Grandpa's truck, Everett said, "Grandpa, I really don't want to give up. Can we please keep trying?" Grandpa smiled. "We're not quitting, buddy. This is important! We'll keep on looking."Finally, Grandpa suggested they check at the grocery store. There in the frozen food aisle, Everett located his favorite flavor of ice cream filled with colorful jellybeans."We did it!" Everett cried. When they got home, Grandpa served them each a bowl of the sweet treat on the porch while Bexley sat between them."Our adventure to find this ice cream reminds me of a Bible story," Grandpa said. "The Bible compares the kingdom of heaven to a hidden treasure and a fine pearl. In the story Jesus tells, the men searching for these treasures sold all they had to get them.""Kind of like how we were willing to visit so many places to find special ice cream," Everett added. Grandpa nodded. "Knowing Jesus and being part of His kingdom is a treasure worth more than anything else. Since you've trusted Jesus to forgive your sins, Everett, you have found that treasure. Now you're on a journey for more than ice cream--a journey of growing to know and love Jesus more and more.""A journey? Grandpa, I think you mean a treasure hunt! Now, can I please have more ice cream treasure?" Everett asked with a grin.–Allison Wilson Lee

"Well, buddy, tomorrow's your last day of vacation with your grandpa. What would you like to do?" Grandpa asked Everett as they sat on the porch together.Everett patted Grandpa's dog, Bexley, while he thought. "I know!" he exclaimed. "Let's get some ice cream. You know, Grandpa--the one with jellybeans in it.""That's certainly special," Grandpa replied. "I haven't seen that in a long time. But we'll try to find it."The next afternoon, after Everett and Grandpa returned from a fishing trip, they set out to search for the special treat. The ice cream shop in town didn't have it. They asked at a shop in the mall, but it no longer served that dessert.As the two returned to Grandpa's truck, Everett said, "Grandpa, I really don't want to give up. Can we please keep trying?" Grandpa smiled. "We're not quitting, buddy. This is important! We'll keep on looking."Finally, Grandpa suggested they check at the grocery store. There in the frozen food aisle, Everett located his favorite flavor of ice cream filled with colorful jellybeans."We did it!" Everett cried. When they got home, Grandpa served them each a bowl of the sweet treat on the porch while Bexley sat between them."Our adventure to find this ice cream reminds me of a Bible story," Grandpa said. "The Bible compares the kingdom of heaven to a hidden treasure and a fine pearl. In the story Jesus tells, the men searching for these treasures sold all they had to get them.""Kind of like how we were willing to visit so many places to find special ice cream," Everett added. Grandpa nodded. "Knowing Jesus and being part of His kingdom is a treasure worth more than anything else. Since you've trusted Jesus to forgive your sins, Everett, you have found that treasure. Now you're on a journey for more than ice cream--a journey of growing to know and love Jesus more and more.""A journey? Grandpa, I think you mean a treasure hunt! Now, can I please have more ice cream treasure?" Everett asked with a grin.–Allison Wilson Lee

Seeking Treasuref8e9ec65-669f-4e36-9a56-ace6974ea9d3Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Seeking Treasure Bible Reading: Matthew 6:33; 13:44-46 “Well, buddy, tomorrow’s your last day of vacation with your grandpa. What would you like to do?” Grandpa asked Everett as they sat on the porch together. Everett patted Grandpa’s dog, Bexley, while he thought. “I know!” he exclaimed. “Let’s get some ice cream. You know, Grandpa–the one with jellybeans in it.” “That’s certainly special,” Grandpa replied. “I haven’t seen that in a long time. But we’ll try to find it.” The next afternoon, after Everett and Grandpa returned from a fishing trip, they set out to search for the special treat. The ice cream shop in town didn’t have it. They asked at a shop in the mall, but it no longer served that dessert. As the two returned to Grandpa’s truck, Everett said, “Grandpa, I really don’t want to give up. Can we please keep trying?” Grandpa smiled. “We’re not quitting, buddy. This is important! We’ll keep on looking.” Finally, Grandpa suggested they check at the grocery store. There in the frozen food aisle, Everett located his favorite flavor of ice cream filled with colorful jellybeans. “We did it!” Everett cried. When they got home, Grandpa served them each a bowl of the sweet treat on the porch while Bexley sat between them. “Our adventure to find this ice cream reminds me of a Bible story,” Grandpa said. “The Bible compares the kingdom of heaven to a hidden treasure and a fine pearl. In the story Jesus tells, the men searching for these treasures sold all they had to get them.” “Kind of like how we were willing to visit so many places to find special ice cream,” Everett added. Grandpa nodded. “Knowing Jesus and being part of His kingdom is a treasure worth more than anything else. Since you’ve trusted Jesus to forgive your sins, Everett, you have found that treasure. Now you’re on a journey for more than ice cream–a journey of growing to know and love Jesus more and more.” “A journey? Grandpa, I think you mean a treasure hunt! Now, can I please have more ice cream treasure?” Everett asked with a grin. –Allison Wilson Lee How About You?Have you ever searched for something you truly wanted? God wants us to seek Him that way. We can trust Him to provide what we need as we set our hearts on seeking Him first–getting to know Him through prayer, reading His Word, and fellowship with other Christ followers. Knowing Jesus is the best treasure of all, and as we seek to grow in our relationship with Him, He fills our lives with the richness of who He is. Today’s Key Verse:But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (NIV) (Matthew 6:33 ) Today’s Key Thought:Search for God’s treasure

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:33; 13:44-46 “Well, buddy, tomorrow’s your last day of vacation with your grandpa. What would you like to do?” Grandpa asked Everett as they sat on the porch together. Everett patted Grandpa’s dog, Bexley, while he thought. “I know!” he exclaimed. “Let’s get some ice cream. You know, Grandpa–the one with jellybeans in it.” “That’s certainly special,” Grandpa replied. “I haven’t seen that in a long time. But we’ll try to find it.” The next afternoon, after Everett and Grandpa returned from a fishing trip, they set out to search for the special treat. The ice cream shop in town didn’t have it. They asked at a shop in the mall, but it no longer served that dessert. As the two returned to Grandpa’s truck, Everett said, “Grandpa, I really don’t want to give up. Can we please keep trying?” Grandpa smiled. “We’re not quitting, buddy. This is important! We’ll keep on looking.” Finally, Grandpa suggested they check at the grocery store. There in the frozen food aisle, Everett located his favorite flavor of ice cream filled with colorful jellybeans. “We did it!” Everett cried. When they got home, Grandpa served them each a bowl of the sweet treat on the porch while Bexley sat between them. “Our adventure to find this ice cream reminds me of a Bible story,” Grandpa said. “The Bible compares the kingdom of heaven to a hidden treasure and a fine pearl. In the story Jesus tells, the men searching for these treasures sold all they had to get them.” “Kind of like how we were willing to visit so many places to find special ice cream,” Everett added. Grandpa nodded. “Knowing Jesus and being part of His kingdom is a treasure worth more than anything else. Since you’ve trusted Jesus to forgive your sins, Everett, you have found that treasure. Now you’re on a journey for more than ice cream–a journey of growing to know and love Jesus more and more.” “A journey? Grandpa, I think you mean a treasure hunt! Now, can I please have more ice cream treasure?” Everett asked with a grin. –Allison Wilson Lee How About You?Have you ever searched for something you truly wanted? God wants us to seek Him that way. We can trust Him to provide what we need as we set our hearts on seeking Him first–getting to know Him through prayer, reading His Word, and fellowship with other Christ followers. Knowing Jesus is the best treasure of all, and as we seek to grow in our relationship with Him, He fills our lives with the richness of who He is. Today’s Key Verse:But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (NIV) (Matthew 6:33 ) Today’s Key Thought:Search for God’s treasure

Seeking Treasure d9747f5d-db79-4f7a-9271-39c38e994e10Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible expert Jeff Cavins to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible expert Jeff Cavins to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) a83c33ca-a779-45c3-9c31-d2fbf6ee114fSat, 28 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible expert Jeff Cavins to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible expert Jeff Cavins to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) 046ad17c-88f1-4706-8aff-cdc5f1982c67Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible expert Jeff Cavins to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible expert Jeff Cavins to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) e996c6d4-ece8-4df5-9fde-a8d708be86b1Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible expert Jeff Cavins to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible expert Jeff Cavins to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) 6fabdfb2-5923-47d4-9d7e-9763ddb84b5aSat, 28 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/29/24 A Hidden Life Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Make it your ambition to live a quiet life. In a world where so many people live their lives "on display," the Holy Family shows us what it is to live a quiet (and meaningful) life. Mass Readings from December 29, 2024: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-5Colossians 3:12-21 Luke 2:41-52

Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Make it your ambition to live a quiet life. In a world where so many people live their lives "on display," the Holy Family shows us what it is to live a quiet (and meaningful) life. Mass Readings from December 29, 2024: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-5Colossians 3:12-21 Luke 2:41-52

full12/29/24 A Hidden Life13d960a9-0880-4d4e-82ba-68fa652cc157Sat, 28 Dec 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/29/24 A Hidden Life Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Make it your ambition to live a quiet life. In a world where so many people live their lives "on display," the Holy Family shows us what it is to live a quiet (and meaningful) life. Mass Readings from December 29, 2024: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-5Colossians 3:12-21 Luke 2:41-52

Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Make it your ambition to live a quiet life. In a world where so many people live their lives "on display," the Holy Family shows us what it is to live a quiet (and meaningful) life. Mass Readings from December 29, 2024: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-5Colossians 3:12-21 Luke 2:41-52

full12/29/24 A Hidden Lifefd6666f6-3435-41a4-ae48-5c032619da3eSat, 28 Dec 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2024) Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2024)62545aa9-a27a-4f05-96ab-7d9e85606ee1Sat, 28 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: Forgive Us Our Trespasses (2024) Forgiving those who have hurt us is a challenging call. Fr. Mike explains what it means to &quot;forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.&quot; We learn that forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same thing and that we can transform our hurt into intercession with God&#39;s grace. We ask the Lord to soften our hearts so that they may remain open to loving and forgiving others. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2838-2845. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Forgiving those who have hurt us is a challenging call. Fr. Mike explains what it means to &quot;forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.&quot; We learn that forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same thing and that we can transform our hurt into intercession with God&#39;s grace. We ask the Lord to soften our hearts so that they may remain open to loving and forgiving others. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2838-2845. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 363: Forgive Us Our Trespasses (2024)8ae9096a-0a9d-45aa-862f-d0164a6166d2Sat, 28 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: Forgive Us Our Trespasses (2024) Forgiving those who have hurt us is a challenging call. Fr. Mike explains what it means to &quot;forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.&quot; We learn that forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same thing and that we can transform our hurt into intercession with God&#39;s grace. We ask the Lord to soften our hearts so that they may remain open to loving and forgiving others. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2838-2845. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Forgiving those who have hurt us is a challenging call. Fr. Mike explains what it means to &quot;forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.&quot; We learn that forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same thing and that we can transform our hurt into intercession with God&#39;s grace. We ask the Lord to soften our hearts so that they may remain open to loving and forgiving others. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2838-2845. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 363: Forgive Us Our Trespasses (2024)5b41e6c3-2874-492e-939a-18fc4c1cd749Sat, 28 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2024) Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2024)fe79eb42-d6cf-43ba-9e74-c20c26fa8dcaSat, 28 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2024) Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2024)b2593192-5229-4f2b-927e-c0d86618fe31Sat, 28 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2024) Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2024)e1be7297-0773-4466-abaf-c28b4a6e193bSat, 28 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFriendly Conversation"What did you talk about in Sunday school today?" Sienna's dad asked as the family drove home from church. "We learned that Jesus took time out of his busy day to pray," replied Sienna."Yes, He did, and that's a good thing for all of us to do," said Dad. "Yeah, I know," said Sienna with a sigh. "I'm just so busy these days. I have basketball and gymnastics and Bible club, and I have a lot more homework this year too. I just don't have time to pray very much." Mom smiled at her. "Sienna, what's the first thing you do when you get home from school?" Sienna thought about it. "I call Mariana," she answered. "Unless she calls me first." "And why do you call Mariana?" asked Mom."Because she's my friend," replied Sienna. "If you're so busy, how do you find time to talk to her every day?" asked Mom.Sienna shrugged. "I don't know--I just do. I make the time. I like talking with her--she's my friend." "Well, Jesus is our friend too," said Dad. "He wants to be our very best friend. We should spend time talking with Jesus because we love Him--just like you spend time talking with Mariana because you care about her." "But I never really know what to say when I pray," said Sienna. "It seems like the stuff I want to talk about wouldn't interest God." "Oh, but it does," said Dad. "Jesus died and rose again so we could have a relationship with Him, and He cares about all our thoughts and feelings. And you can talk to Him anytime and anyplace."Mom nodded. "Mariana doesn't go to your school, so you're not able to talk to her throughout the day, but Jesus is with you all the time. You can ask Him for help whenever you need it. And He wants to hear about all the ordinary things going on in your life too.""Cool!" said Sienna. "I never really thought of prayer as talking with a friend.""God is always available, but don't forget to also make a special time each day to talk with Him for a few minutes," said Dad. "He wants to hear all you have to say."–Anna Somers

"What did you talk about in Sunday school today?" Sienna's dad asked as the family drove home from church. "We learned that Jesus took time out of his busy day to pray," replied Sienna."Yes, He did, and that's a good thing for all of us to do," said Dad. "Yeah, I know," said Sienna with a sigh. "I'm just so busy these days. I have basketball and gymnastics and Bible club, and I have a lot more homework this year too. I just don't have time to pray very much." Mom smiled at her. "Sienna, what's the first thing you do when you get home from school?" Sienna thought about it. "I call Mariana," she answered. "Unless she calls me first." "And why do you call Mariana?" asked Mom."Because she's my friend," replied Sienna. "If you're so busy, how do you find time to talk to her every day?" asked Mom.Sienna shrugged. "I don't know--I just do. I make the time. I like talking with her--she's my friend." "Well, Jesus is our friend too," said Dad. "He wants to be our very best friend. We should spend time talking with Jesus because we love Him--just like you spend time talking with Mariana because you care about her." "But I never really know what to say when I pray," said Sienna. "It seems like the stuff I want to talk about wouldn't interest God." "Oh, but it does," said Dad. "Jesus died and rose again so we could have a relationship with Him, and He cares about all our thoughts and feelings. And you can talk to Him anytime and anyplace."Mom nodded. "Mariana doesn't go to your school, so you're not able to talk to her throughout the day, but Jesus is with you all the time. You can ask Him for help whenever you need it. And He wants to hear about all the ordinary things going on in your life too.""Cool!" said Sienna. "I never really thought of prayer as talking with a friend.""God is always available, but don't forget to also make a special time each day to talk with Him for a few minutes," said Dad. "He wants to hear all you have to say."–Anna Somers

Friendly Conversation1bb3e109-3c78-419d-aee3-a2325151ccfcSat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Friendly Conversation Bible Reading: Luke 11:1-4 “What did you talk about in Sunday school today?” Sienna’s dad asked as the family drove home from church. “We learned that Jesus took time out of his busy day to pray,” replied Sienna. “Yes, He did, and that’s a good thing for all of us to do,” said Dad. “Yeah, I know,” said Sienna with a sigh. “I’m just so busy these days. I have basketball and gymnastics and Bible club, and I have a lot more homework this year too. I just don’t have time to pray very much.” Mom smiled at her. “Sienna, what’s the first thing you do when you get home from school?” Sienna thought about it. “I call Mariana,” she answered. “Unless she calls me first.” “And why do you call Mariana?” asked Mom. “Because she’s my friend,” replied Sienna. “If you’re so busy, how do you find time to talk to her every day?” asked Mom. Sienna shrugged. “I don’t know–I just do. I make the time. I like talking with her–she’s my friend.” “Well, Jesus is our friend too,” said Dad. “He wants to be our very best friend. We should spend time talking with Jesus because we love Him–just like you spend time talking with Mariana because you care about her.” “But I never really know what to say when I pray,” said Sienna. “It seems like the stuff I want to talk about wouldn’t interest God.” “Oh, but it does,” said Dad. “Jesus died and rose again so we could have a relationship with Him, and He cares about all our thoughts and feelings. And you can talk to Him anytime and anyplace.” Mom nodded. “Mariana doesn’t go to your school, so you’re not able to talk to her throughout the day, but Jesus is with you all the time. You can ask Him for help whenever you need it. And He wants to hear about all the ordinary things going on in your life too.” “Cool!” said Sienna. “I never really thought of prayer as talking with a friend.” “God is always available, but don’t forget to also make a special time each day to talk with Him for a few minutes,” said Dad. “He wants to hear all you have to say.” –Anna Somers How About You?Do you like talking with your friends? Did you know that if you’re a Christian, Jesus is your friend too? He’s always right there with you, and He wants you to tell Him whatever’s on your mind–your feelings, problems, questions, joys, and sorrows. Talk to Him throughout the day like you would talk to your best friend, and also set aside a few minutes each day to shut out other things and spend time with Him in prayer. Today’s Key Verse:You will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. (NKJV) (Jeremiah 29:12) Today’s Key Thought:Prayer is talking with a friend

Bible Reading: Luke 11:1-4 “What did you talk about in Sunday school today?” Sienna’s dad asked as the family drove home from church. “We learned that Jesus took time out of his busy day to pray,” replied Sienna. “Yes, He did, and that’s a good thing for all of us to do,” said Dad. “Yeah, I know,” said Sienna with a sigh. “I’m just so busy these days. I have basketball and gymnastics and Bible club, and I have a lot more homework this year too. I just don’t have time to pray very much.” Mom smiled at her. “Sienna, what’s the first thing you do when you get home from school?” Sienna thought about it. “I call Mariana,” she answered. “Unless she calls me first.” “And why do you call Mariana?” asked Mom. “Because she’s my friend,” replied Sienna. “If you’re so busy, how do you find time to talk to her every day?” asked Mom. Sienna shrugged. “I don’t know–I just do. I make the time. I like talking with her–she’s my friend.” “Well, Jesus is our friend too,” said Dad. “He wants to be our very best friend. We should spend time talking with Jesus because we love Him–just like you spend time talking with Mariana because you care about her.” “But I never really know what to say when I pray,” said Sienna. “It seems like the stuff I want to talk about wouldn’t interest God.” “Oh, but it does,” said Dad. “Jesus died and rose again so we could have a relationship with Him, and He cares about all our thoughts and feelings. And you can talk to Him anytime and anyplace.” Mom nodded. “Mariana doesn’t go to your school, so you’re not able to talk to her throughout the day, but Jesus is with you all the time. You can ask Him for help whenever you need it. And He wants to hear about all the ordinary things going on in your life too.” “Cool!” said Sienna. “I never really thought of prayer as talking with a friend.” “God is always available, but don’t forget to also make a special time each day to talk with Him for a few minutes,” said Dad. “He wants to hear all you have to say.” –Anna Somers How About You?Do you like talking with your friends? Did you know that if you’re a Christian, Jesus is your friend too? He’s always right there with you, and He wants you to tell Him whatever’s on your mind–your feelings, problems, questions, joys, and sorrows. Talk to Him throughout the day like you would talk to your best friend, and also set aside a few minutes each day to shut out other things and spend time with Him in prayer. Today’s Key Verse:You will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. (NKJV) (Jeremiah 29:12) Today’s Key Thought:Prayer is talking with a friend

Friendly Conversation f5488b83-f9ff-4c87-912e-3582955880c8Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins) In this bonus episode of The Catechism in a Year, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to share the connection between Scripture and Tradition, and provide the background on the origin, development, and structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this bonus episode of The Catechism in a Year, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to share the connection between Scripture and Tradition, and provide the background on the origin, development, and structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullBONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins)9ddeb700-d396-47aa-b995-71ed6fbd6061Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins) In this bonus episode of The Catechism in a Year, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to share the connection between Scripture and Tradition, and provide the background on the origin, development, and structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this bonus episode of The Catechism in a Year, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to share the connection between Scripture and Tradition, and provide the background on the origin, development, and structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullBONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins)d09cd988-bae6-457c-a343-1224aa8381bcFri, 27 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s Not Mad At You | Girls Gone BibleHiiiii GGB:)   In todays episode we dive into Scripture to uncover the truth about God’s heart. He’s not mad at you—He’s waiting with open arms, ready to celebrate your return.   We explore how God’s love and grace are unconditional. No matter how far you’ve strayed, His love never changes.   We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

Hiiiii GGB:)   In todays episode we dive into Scripture to uncover the truth about God’s heart. He’s not mad at you—He’s waiting with open arms, ready to celebrate your return.   We explore how God’s love and grace are unconditional. No matter how far you’ve strayed, His love never changes.   We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullGod’s Not Mad At You | Girls Gone Bible59efca15-26f7-4348-b060-b5b255ca8348Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:20:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsten things the Lord taught me this yearHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares ten things the Lord has taught her this year. We walk through many revelations and ways the Lord allowed and led. As we end this year and enter the new one, we challenge you to do the same and reflect on the things Jesus has walked you through. "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Pslam 32:8 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares ten things the Lord has taught her this year. We walk through many revelations and ways the Lord allowed and led. As we end this year and enter the new one, we challenge you to do the same and reflect on the things Jesus has walked you through. "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Pslam 32:8 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullten things the Lord taught me this yeard664c512-ce88-4228-a08f-94e23ad629edFri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +00002699https://216.73.216.191/allTagsten things the Lord taught me this yearHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares ten things the Lord has taught her this year. We walk through many revelations and ways the Lord allowed and led. As we end this year and enter the new one, we challenge you to do the same and reflect on the things Jesus has walked you through. "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Pslam 32:8 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost shares ten things the Lord has taught her this year. We walk through many revelations and ways the Lord allowed and led. As we end this year and enter the new one, we challenge you to do the same and reflect on the things Jesus has walked you through. "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Pslam 32:8 _____________________________________________  ☆ JESUS FREAKS | OFFICIAL TRAILER ☆ : https://youtu.be/DbbJHm0WfJg?si=ErjC8Z9_TmC5VLar ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullten things the Lord taught me this yeara3fb225d-80cb-45a0-bfe6-1ba275376020Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 193: Hard Work Doesn't Equal Success…Try This Instead...: Former Netflix CEOLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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bonusMoment 193: Hard Work Doesn't Equal Success…Try This Instead...: Former Netflix CEOdbf061e3-af36-4f72-8adb-a4686723465aFri, 27 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000823https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2024) Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2024)4340004c-cb39-4873-b328-0778ffb4c0a1Fri, 27 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: Our Daily Bread (2024) Asking God for our “daily bread” is a petition for him to fill our physical and spiritual hunger. Fr. Mike breaks down this simple yet profound petition that reminds us of our reliance on God for all our needs. In this part of the Lord’s prayer, we turn to God with childlike hearts, trusting that he will nourish us with all the appropriate material goods and, above all, with the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2828-2837. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Asking God for our “daily bread” is a petition for him to fill our physical and spiritual hunger. Fr. Mike breaks down this simple yet profound petition that reminds us of our reliance on God for all our needs. In this part of the Lord’s prayer, we turn to God with childlike hearts, trusting that he will nourish us with all the appropriate material goods and, above all, with the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2828-2837. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 362: Our Daily Bread (2024)d9f65d5e-f744-4dd3-827a-07f180cde365Fri, 27 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: Our Daily Bread (2024) Asking God for our “daily bread” is a petition for him to fill our physical and spiritual hunger. Fr. Mike breaks down this simple yet profound petition that reminds us of our reliance on God for all our needs. In this part of the Lord’s prayer, we turn to God with childlike hearts, trusting that he will nourish us with all the appropriate material goods and, above all, with the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2828-2837. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Asking God for our “daily bread” is a petition for him to fill our physical and spiritual hunger. Fr. Mike breaks down this simple yet profound petition that reminds us of our reliance on God for all our needs. In this part of the Lord’s prayer, we turn to God with childlike hearts, trusting that he will nourish us with all the appropriate material goods and, above all, with the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2828-2837. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 362: Our Daily Bread (2024)92893ee2-f89d-4ad6-aee4-1e440737fe66Fri, 27 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2024) Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:19-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:19-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2024)22417ae5-6442-4a4e-a800-376f5bd1ccfdFri, 27 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2024) Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:19-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:19-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2024)7c83bde1-db04-4524-9ab3-a65b263d2d61Fri, 27 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2024) Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:19-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:19-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2024)925c428d-d4dc-48f8-ad1c-07a3f28686c4Fri, 27 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsArmor of God"We have to defeat the monsters!" Max shouted, swinging his imaginary sword. "Let's go get them!" Max and his dad started charging across their backyard toward the imaginary monster lair, swinging their swords and shouting their war cries as they played heroes."But wait!" Max's dad stopped short. "We have to put on armor first!""Oh yes, you're right. To protect us!""Yes! What armor do you think we'll need?""A helmet!" Max declared. "And a breastplate!""That's exactly right! And don't forget a shield."Max and his dad started putting on their imaginary armor, making sure their breastplates fit them well and their helmets were securely fastened."Now we have our full armor on!" Max said when they were ready."You know," Dad said, "the Bible talks about putting on the full armor of God.""What does that mean?" Max asked."It means we should protect ourselves against the devil. Satan wants to lead us away from God, but the Bible gives us ways to stand against him. It says to put on the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness.""What about our shields and helmets?" asked Max."Great point. The Bible talks about taking up the shield of faith, which is faith in Jesus, and putting on the helmet of salvation. Our salvation comes from God when we place our faith in Jesus. Because of Jesus's death and resurrection, God forgives our sins and gives us eternal life when we trust Jesus as our Savior, and we receive Jesus's righteousness--His goodness. The Bible also talks about taking up the sword of the Spirit"--Max's dad held up his imaginary sword--"which is the Word of God.""Is that the Bible?" asked Max."Yes!" said Dad. "Putting on our armor helps us remember the truth and power we have in Jesus so we can stand against the devil's lies.""Well, I want to put on the armor of God!" Max said. "Let's finish defeating these monsters with our pretend swords and then we can go inside and take up the sword of the Spirit by reading the Bible!""That sounds like a great idea, Max!" Dad smiled as they started charging toward the imaginary monster lair again.–Elizabeth Cooper

"We have to defeat the monsters!" Max shouted, swinging his imaginary sword. "Let's go get them!" Max and his dad started charging across their backyard toward the imaginary monster lair, swinging their swords and shouting their war cries as they played heroes."But wait!" Max's dad stopped short. "We have to put on armor first!""Oh yes, you're right. To protect us!""Yes! What armor do you think we'll need?""A helmet!" Max declared. "And a breastplate!""That's exactly right! And don't forget a shield."Max and his dad started putting on their imaginary armor, making sure their breastplates fit them well and their helmets were securely fastened."Now we have our full armor on!" Max said when they were ready."You know," Dad said, "the Bible talks about putting on the full armor of God.""What does that mean?" Max asked."It means we should protect ourselves against the devil. Satan wants to lead us away from God, but the Bible gives us ways to stand against him. It says to put on the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness.""What about our shields and helmets?" asked Max."Great point. The Bible talks about taking up the shield of faith, which is faith in Jesus, and putting on the helmet of salvation. Our salvation comes from God when we place our faith in Jesus. Because of Jesus's death and resurrection, God forgives our sins and gives us eternal life when we trust Jesus as our Savior, and we receive Jesus's righteousness--His goodness. The Bible also talks about taking up the sword of the Spirit"--Max's dad held up his imaginary sword--"which is the Word of God.""Is that the Bible?" asked Max."Yes!" said Dad. "Putting on our armor helps us remember the truth and power we have in Jesus so we can stand against the devil's lies.""Well, I want to put on the armor of God!" Max said. "Let's finish defeating these monsters with our pretend swords and then we can go inside and take up the sword of the Spirit by reading the Bible!""That sounds like a great idea, Max!" Dad smiled as they started charging toward the imaginary monster lair again.–Elizabeth Cooper

Armor of Godca0306cb-50b6-4cbb-a8f5-0da385f71fe5Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Armor of God Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20 “We have to defeat the monsters!” Max shouted, swinging his imaginary sword. “Let’s go get them!” Max and his dad started charging across their backyard toward the imaginary monster lair, swinging their swords and shouting their war cries as they played heroes. “But wait!” Max’s dad stopped short. “We have to put on armor first!” “Oh yes, you’re right. To protect us!” “Yes! What armor do you think we’ll need?” “A helmet!” Max declared. “And a breastplate!” “That’s exactly right! And don’t forget a shield.” Max and his dad started putting on their imaginary armor, making sure their breastplates fit them well and their helmets were securely fastened. “Now we have our full armor on!” Max said when they were ready. “You know,” Dad said, “the Bible talks about putting on the full armor of God.” “What does that mean?” Max asked. “It means we should protect ourselves against the devil. Satan wants to lead us away from God, but the Bible gives us ways to stand against him. It says to put on the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness.” “What about our shields and helmets?” asked Max. “Great point. The Bible talks about taking up the shield of faith, which is faith in Jesus, and putting on the helmet of salvation. Our salvation comes from God when we place our faith in Jesus. Because of Jesus’s death and resurrection, God forgives our sins and gives us eternal life when we trust Jesus as our Savior, and we receive Jesus’s righteousness–His goodness. The Bible also talks about taking up the sword of the Spirit”–Max’s dad held up his imaginary sword–“which is the Word of God.” “Is that the Bible?” asked Max. “Yes!” said Dad. “Putting on our armor helps us remember the truth and power we have in Jesus so we can stand against the devil’s lies.” “Well, I want to put on the armor of God!” Max said. “Let’s finish defeating these monsters with our pretend swords and then we can go inside and take up the sword of the Spirit by reading the Bible!” “That sounds like a great idea, Max!” Dad smiled as they started charging toward the imaginary monster lair again. –Elizabeth Cooper How About You?Are you wearing the armor of God for protection against the devil? When we place our faith in Jesus, He saves us from sin and Satan and makes us right with God. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Satan has no power over us, but he still tries to get us to stray away from God and His truth. Put on the full armor of God so you can stand firm against Satan’s temptations and lies. Today’s Key Verse:Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. (CSB) (Ephesians 6:11) Today’s Key Thought:Put on the full armor of God

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20 “We have to defeat the monsters!” Max shouted, swinging his imaginary sword. “Let’s go get them!” Max and his dad started charging across their backyard toward the imaginary monster lair, swinging their swords and shouting their war cries as they played heroes. “But wait!” Max’s dad stopped short. “We have to put on armor first!” “Oh yes, you’re right. To protect us!” “Yes! What armor do you think we’ll need?” “A helmet!” Max declared. “And a breastplate!” “That’s exactly right! And don’t forget a shield.” Max and his dad started putting on their imaginary armor, making sure their breastplates fit them well and their helmets were securely fastened. “Now we have our full armor on!” Max said when they were ready. “You know,” Dad said, “the Bible talks about putting on the full armor of God.” “What does that mean?” Max asked. “It means we should protect ourselves against the devil. Satan wants to lead us away from God, but the Bible gives us ways to stand against him. It says to put on the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness.” “What about our shields and helmets?” asked Max. “Great point. The Bible talks about taking up the shield of faith, which is faith in Jesus, and putting on the helmet of salvation. Our salvation comes from God when we place our faith in Jesus. Because of Jesus’s death and resurrection, God forgives our sins and gives us eternal life when we trust Jesus as our Savior, and we receive Jesus’s righteousness–His goodness. The Bible also talks about taking up the sword of the Spirit”–Max’s dad held up his imaginary sword–“which is the Word of God.” “Is that the Bible?” asked Max. “Yes!” said Dad. “Putting on our armor helps us remember the truth and power we have in Jesus so we can stand against the devil’s lies.” “Well, I want to put on the armor of God!” Max said. “Let’s finish defeating these monsters with our pretend swords and then we can go inside and take up the sword of the Spirit by reading the Bible!” “That sounds like a great idea, Max!” Dad smiled as they started charging toward the imaginary monster lair again. –Elizabeth Cooper How About You?Are you wearing the armor of God for protection against the devil? When we place our faith in Jesus, He saves us from sin and Satan and makes us right with God. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Satan has no power over us, but he still tries to get us to stray away from God and His truth. Put on the full armor of God so you can stand firm against Satan’s temptations and lies. Today’s Key Verse:Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. (CSB) (Ephesians 6:11) Today’s Key Thought:Put on the full armor of God

Armor of God 8fcecba6-7bb6-4e47-8d6d-6fe8b025e806Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf You’re Discouraged This Christmas, You Are Not Alone Just because it&#39;s &quot;the most wonderful time of the year&quot; doesn&#39;t mean that everything is working out for you. But if tough times have actually given way to full-blown discouragement for you this Christmas, Fr. Mike has a word for you: &quot;Emmanuel&quot;. On behalf of Fr. Mike and everyone here at Ascension, Merry Christmas to you and all of your loved ones. God bless you this Jubilee Year 2025!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Just because it&#39;s &quot;the most wonderful time of the year&quot; doesn&#39;t mean that everything is working out for you. But if tough times have actually given way to full-blown discouragement for you this Christmas, Fr. Mike has a word for you: &quot;Emmanuel&quot;. On behalf of Fr. Mike and everyone here at Ascension, Merry Christmas to you and all of your loved ones. God bless you this Jubilee Year 2025!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf You’re Discouraged This Christmas, You Are Not Alone19452236-9772-4481-836a-e1053ca1505fThu, 26 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf You’re Discouraged This Christmas, You Are Not Alone Just because it&#39;s &quot;the most wonderful time of the year&quot; doesn&#39;t mean that everything is working out for you. But if tough times have actually given way to full-blown discouragement for you this Christmas, Fr. Mike has a word for you: &quot;Emmanuel&quot;. On behalf of Fr. Mike and everyone here at Ascension, Merry Christmas to you and all of your loved ones. God bless you this Jubilee Year 2025!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Just because it&#39;s &quot;the most wonderful time of the year&quot; doesn&#39;t mean that everything is working out for you. But if tough times have actually given way to full-blown discouragement for you this Christmas, Fr. Mike has a word for you: &quot;Emmanuel&quot;. On behalf of Fr. Mike and everyone here at Ascension, Merry Christmas to you and all of your loved ones. God bless you this Jubilee Year 2025!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf You’re Discouraged This Christmas, You Are Not Alone2e59eeb1-ff76-4b80-a8be-7c3168862304Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#899 - 1 Maccabees 10:1-45 – Another Civil WarThis episode is part 14 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter another son of Antiochus Epiphanes, comes back and starts another civil war. Jonathan and the Jews have to decide which side to support. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-10-another-civil-war/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 14 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this chapter another son of Antiochus Epiphanes, comes back and starts another civil war. Jonathan and the Jews have to decide which side to support. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-10-another-civil-war/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#899 - 1 Maccabees 10:1-45 – Another Civil War6a28da41-2665-4a28-b399-7fe492006794Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000823https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Women Don't Understand About MenWARNING, this episode contains adult content, all within the sound teaching and wisdom of the Catholic Church, that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Today John, Devin, and Sam engage in an honest conversation about their collective insights gained over the years regarding women's lack of understanding of men. In this episode, we examine topics that often remain unspoken but are crucial for fostering deeper connections and loving relationships. We discuss the undeniable differences between the sexes, from a biological, mental, physical, and spiritual standpoint. By bringing to light these differences, we move to promote a better understanding of men and bring clarity to women, so that we can help each other grow in holiness and love. 🔴 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 - Starts on Jan. 20 - Click Here 🔴 🔴 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: This week we get to connect with a listener who wants to know how to better live traditions at home during Advent, Christmas, and the feast days throughout the year. If you have any questions, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 Enjoy 19 Sessions, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Tolkien on a Happy Marriage - Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING, this episode contains adult content, all within the sound teaching and wisdom of the Catholic Church, that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Today John, Devin, and Sam engage in an honest conversation about their collective insights gained over the years regarding women's lack of understanding of men. In this episode, we examine topics that often remain unspoken but are crucial for fostering deeper connections and loving relationships. We discuss the undeniable differences between the sexes, from a biological, mental, physical, and spiritual standpoint. By bringing to light these differences, we move to promote a better understanding of men and bring clarity to women, so that we can help each other grow in holiness and love. 🔴 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 - Starts on Jan. 20 - Click Here 🔴 🔴 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: This week we get to connect with a listener who wants to know how to better live traditions at home during Advent, Christmas, and the feast days throughout the year. If you have any questions, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 Enjoy 19 Sessions, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Tolkien on a Happy Marriage - Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhat Women Don't Understand About Mende48bd0f-8470-47ee-ad77-082045cf12f9Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +00004502https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Leading Body Language & Behaviour Expert: Manipulation Tricks The Military Use! 5 Signs Someone Is Lying To You! This Is Making You Less Likeable - Chase HughesWhen the CIA needed to understand the secrets of human communication, this was the man they contacted to help decode the arts of influence, deception and seduction. Chase Hughes is a former US Navy Chief and leading behaviour expert. He is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘The Behavior Operations Manual: Neuro-Cognitive Intelligence’ and ‘The Ellipsis Manual: Analysis And Engineering of Human Behaviour’. In this conversation, Chase and Steven discuss topics such as, how to master the art of persuasion, the best way to achieve success in life, how to extract sensitive information, and how to detect liars fast. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Who Is Chase Hughes and What Is His Mission? 03:28 The Factors for Success 04:17 Who Has Chase Worked With? 05:41 What Is the Behaviour Ops Manual? 06:42 The Most Common Reason People Come to Chase 14:45 The Elements That Give Someone Authority 17:18 Is There a Physical Appearance of Authority? 21:03 Building Confidence Within Your Own Mind 27:38 Is There a Relationship Between Discipline and Confidence? 29:23 Is It Possible to Read a Room? 39:46 What You Should Know About Communication 46:07 How Chase Would Sell a Pen 51:09 Listening: A Key Part of Communication 52:15 What Is Illicitation? 59:27 What Is the PCP Model? 1:10:33 How To and Should You Win an Argument? 1:16:34 How To Read Someone's Motivations in Life 1:25:11 What Is the Most Common Deficiency in Sales Pitches? 1:33:10 How Do I Change My Discipline? 1:38:32 Are There Any Tricks To Improve Discipline? 1:40:40 How To Form New Habits 1:48:06 If You See This With a Product, Be Terrified 1:53:05 What’s the Cost of This Social Media Rabbit Hole? 1:58:46 Guest's Last Question Follow Chase:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/WyJ70f6xqPb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DUk91t8xqPb  NCI Training Page - https://g2ul0.app.link/dJtkPQUQqPb  You can purchase Chase’s book, ‘The Behavior Operations Manual: Neuro-Cognitive Intelligence’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/e1rvBDfyqPb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb   Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the CIA needed to understand the secrets of human communication, this was the man they contacted to help decode the arts of influence, deception and seduction. Chase Hughes is a former US Navy Chief and leading behaviour expert. He is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘The Behavior Operations Manual: Neuro-Cognitive Intelligence’ and ‘The Ellipsis Manual: Analysis And Engineering of Human Behaviour’. In this conversation, Chase and Steven discuss topics such as, how to master the art of persuasion, the best way to achieve success in life, how to extract sensitive information, and how to detect liars fast. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Who Is Chase Hughes and What Is His Mission? 03:28 The Factors for Success 04:17 Who Has Chase Worked With? 05:41 What Is the Behaviour Ops Manual? 06:42 The Most Common Reason People Come to Chase 14:45 The Elements That Give Someone Authority 17:18 Is There a Physical Appearance of Authority? 21:03 Building Confidence Within Your Own Mind 27:38 Is There a Relationship Between Discipline and Confidence? 29:23 Is It Possible to Read a Room? 39:46 What You Should Know About Communication 46:07 How Chase Would Sell a Pen 51:09 Listening: A Key Part of Communication 52:15 What Is Illicitation? 59:27 What Is the PCP Model? 1:10:33 How To and Should You Win an Argument? 1:16:34 How To Read Someone's Motivations in Life 1:25:11 What Is the Most Common Deficiency in Sales Pitches? 1:33:10 How Do I Change My Discipline? 1:38:32 Are There Any Tricks To Improve Discipline? 1:40:40 How To Form New Habits 1:48:06 If You See This With a Product, Be Terrified 1:53:05 What’s the Cost of This Social Media Rabbit Hole? 1:58:46 Guest's Last Question Follow Chase:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/WyJ70f6xqPb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DUk91t8xqPb  NCI Training Page - https://g2ul0.app.link/dJtkPQUQqPb  You can purchase Chase’s book, ‘The Behavior Operations Manual: Neuro-Cognitive Intelligence’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/e1rvBDfyqPb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb   Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Leading Body Language & Behaviour Expert: Manipulation Tricks The Military Use! 5 Signs Someone Is Lying To You! This Is Making You Less Likeable - Chase Hughes278ed1ec-a200-4e24-9237-a78636e5994cThu, 26 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +00007555https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2024) Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2024)dc2bd65d-ec0e-4a59-b6ef-fa24d1b17e19Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: The Kingdom and Will of God (2024) When we pray for God’s Kingdom to come and God’s will to be done, we are asking for the final coming of the reign of God and for his plan of salvation to come to fruition. This petition is most powerfully expressed in the Mass. Fr. Mike reminds us that anticipating Christ’s return should inflame our hearts to continue our mission here on earth and to carry out God’s will with perseverance. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2816-2827. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we pray for God’s Kingdom to come and God’s will to be done, we are asking for the final coming of the reign of God and for his plan of salvation to come to fruition. This petition is most powerfully expressed in the Mass. Fr. Mike reminds us that anticipating Christ’s return should inflame our hearts to continue our mission here on earth and to carry out God’s will with perseverance. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2816-2827. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 361: The Kingdom and Will of God (2024)2cf24b96-3c27-46bc-822d-e862b96f1c4aThu, 26 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: The Kingdom and Will of God (2024) When we pray for God’s Kingdom to come and God’s will to be done, we are asking for the final coming of the reign of God and for his plan of salvation to come to fruition. This petition is most powerfully expressed in the Mass. Fr. Mike reminds us that anticipating Christ’s return should inflame our hearts to continue our mission here on earth and to carry out God’s will with perseverance. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2816-2827. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we pray for God’s Kingdom to come and God’s will to be done, we are asking for the final coming of the reign of God and for his plan of salvation to come to fruition. This petition is most powerfully expressed in the Mass. Fr. Mike reminds us that anticipating Christ’s return should inflame our hearts to continue our mission here on earth and to carry out God’s will with perseverance. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2816-2827. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 361: The Kingdom and Will of God (2024)84619f93-f256-46b4-9137-6af0d3b67623Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2024) Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2024)b754ea39-5953-4e57-9d8d-4bb813703417Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2024) Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2024)b4a2a992-653a-4da6-9168-7bda97db1b8dThu, 26 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2024) Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2024)18eb6062-acce-447f-a211-2a6a1b01cccaThu, 26 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAll One TeamMason's uncle, who raised sled dogs, had harnessed his team, and they were ready for action. "Now, Mason, which dog do you think is most important in getting this sled to the finish line?" asked Uncle Sean."The one in front," answered Mason.Uncle Sean smiled. "That's Silver. He's called the lead dog. Now, which one do you think is least needed?""Well, I guess the one way in the back. He probably can't even see where he's going."Without a word, Uncle Sean unbuckled the harness of the last dog. "Now which is least needed?" When Mason pointed to one of the smaller dogs, Uncle Sean unharnessed that one and asked the question again. "You're not going to unharness them all, are you?" asked Mason as he pointed to another dog.Uncle Sean grinned as he went to unharness that one. "I'll certainly leave the lead dog. You already said Silver was important. Now, which is next?""But Silver needs the other dogs to help pull the sled!" said Mason. "He can't do it alone. The other dogs might not be as important as the leader, but he needs their help." "Yes, he does," said Uncle Sean. "But if the others are needed, doesn't that make them just as important as the lead dog?""I…I guess so," said Mason thoughtfully. "It seemed like the one in front would be more important than the others, but I guess he really isn't.""He seemed more important because he's in a more prominent position," Uncle Sean explained. "But always remember that the smallest or least noticed member of a team is just as important as the one who gets the most attention. They all work together." Uncle Sean began harnessing the dogs again. "People are a lot like that. Sometimes we think the leaders are the only ones needed, but that's not true.""Our sermon last week was about that," said Mason. "Pastor Donovan said God's church is like a body and every part is needed.""That's right," said Uncle Sean. "In God's sight, what you do for Him is just as important as what anyone else does. We all need to work together as a team to show the world how good it is to know Jesus." –Deborah S. Marett

Mason's uncle, who raised sled dogs, had harnessed his team, and they were ready for action. "Now, Mason, which dog do you think is most important in getting this sled to the finish line?" asked Uncle Sean."The one in front," answered Mason.Uncle Sean smiled. "That's Silver. He's called the lead dog. Now, which one do you think is least needed?""Well, I guess the one way in the back. He probably can't even see where he's going."Without a word, Uncle Sean unbuckled the harness of the last dog. "Now which is least needed?" When Mason pointed to one of the smaller dogs, Uncle Sean unharnessed that one and asked the question again. "You're not going to unharness them all, are you?" asked Mason as he pointed to another dog.Uncle Sean grinned as he went to unharness that one. "I'll certainly leave the lead dog. You already said Silver was important. Now, which is next?""But Silver needs the other dogs to help pull the sled!" said Mason. "He can't do it alone. The other dogs might not be as important as the leader, but he needs their help." "Yes, he does," said Uncle Sean. "But if the others are needed, doesn't that make them just as important as the lead dog?""I…I guess so," said Mason thoughtfully. "It seemed like the one in front would be more important than the others, but I guess he really isn't.""He seemed more important because he's in a more prominent position," Uncle Sean explained. "But always remember that the smallest or least noticed member of a team is just as important as the one who gets the most attention. They all work together." Uncle Sean began harnessing the dogs again. "People are a lot like that. Sometimes we think the leaders are the only ones needed, but that's not true.""Our sermon last week was about that," said Mason. "Pastor Donovan said God's church is like a body and every part is needed.""That's right," said Uncle Sean. "In God's sight, what you do for Him is just as important as what anyone else does. We all need to work together as a team to show the world how good it is to know Jesus." –Deborah S. Marett

All One Teamfcaba082-3296-4d35-916c-854b4b20b217Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags All One Team Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:14-22, 27 Mason’s uncle, who raised sled dogs, had harnessed his team, and they were ready for action. “Now, Mason, which dog do you think is most important in getting this sled to the finish line?” asked Uncle Sean. “The one in front,” answered Mason. Uncle Sean smiled. “That’s Silver. He’s called the lead dog. Now, which one do you think is least needed?” “Well, I guess the one way in the back. He probably can’t even see where he’s going.” Without a word, Uncle Sean unbuckled the harness of the last dog. “Now which is least needed?” When Mason pointed to one of the smaller dogs, Uncle Sean unharnessed that one and asked the question again. “You’re not going to unharness them all, are you?” asked Mason as he pointed to another dog. Uncle Sean grinned as he went to unharness that one. “I’ll certainly leave the lead dog. You already said Silver was important. Now, which is next?” “But Silver needs the other dogs to help pull the sled!” said Mason. “He can’t do it alone. The other dogs might not be as important as the leader, but he needs their help.” “Yes, he does,” said Uncle Sean. “But if the others are needed, doesn’t that make them just as important as the lead dog?” “I…I guess so,” said Mason thoughtfully. “It seemed like the one in front would be more important than the others, but I guess he really isn’t.” “He seemed more important because he’s in a more prominent position,” Uncle Sean explained. “But always remember that the smallest or least noticed member of a team is just as important as the one who gets the most attention. They all work together.” Uncle Sean began harnessing the dogs again. “People are a lot like that. Sometimes we think the leaders are the only ones needed, but that’s not true.” “Our sermon last week was about that,” said Mason. “Pastor Donovan said God’s church is like a body and every part is needed.” “That’s right,” said Uncle Sean. “In God’s sight, what you do for Him is just as important as what anyone else does. We all need to work together as a team to show the world how good it is to know Jesus.” –Deborah S. Marett How About You?Do you ever feel like what you do isn’t as important as what other people do? Even if the things you’re asked to do aren’t the things people tend to notice, God notices. He gave you the gifts and talents you have so you can serve Him right where He wants you. Trust Him to help you do your part, knowing that your role is just as important as anyone else’s. Today’s Key Verse:Those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. (NKJV) (1 Corinthians 12:22) Today’s Key Thought:Your role is important

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:14-22, 27 Mason’s uncle, who raised sled dogs, had harnessed his team, and they were ready for action. “Now, Mason, which dog do you think is most important in getting this sled to the finish line?” asked Uncle Sean. “The one in front,” answered Mason. Uncle Sean smiled. “That’s Silver. He’s called the lead dog. Now, which one do you think is least needed?” “Well, I guess the one way in the back. He probably can’t even see where he’s going.” Without a word, Uncle Sean unbuckled the harness of the last dog. “Now which is least needed?” When Mason pointed to one of the smaller dogs, Uncle Sean unharnessed that one and asked the question again. “You’re not going to unharness them all, are you?” asked Mason as he pointed to another dog. Uncle Sean grinned as he went to unharness that one. “I’ll certainly leave the lead dog. You already said Silver was important. Now, which is next?” “But Silver needs the other dogs to help pull the sled!” said Mason. “He can’t do it alone. The other dogs might not be as important as the leader, but he needs their help.” “Yes, he does,” said Uncle Sean. “But if the others are needed, doesn’t that make them just as important as the lead dog?” “I…I guess so,” said Mason thoughtfully. “It seemed like the one in front would be more important than the others, but I guess he really isn’t.” “He seemed more important because he’s in a more prominent position,” Uncle Sean explained. “But always remember that the smallest or least noticed member of a team is just as important as the one who gets the most attention. They all work together.” Uncle Sean began harnessing the dogs again. “People are a lot like that. Sometimes we think the leaders are the only ones needed, but that’s not true.” “Our sermon last week was about that,” said Mason. “Pastor Donovan said God’s church is like a body and every part is needed.” “That’s right,” said Uncle Sean. “In God’s sight, what you do for Him is just as important as what anyone else does. We all need to work together as a team to show the world how good it is to know Jesus.” –Deborah S. Marett How About You?Do you ever feel like what you do isn’t as important as what other people do? Even if the things you’re asked to do aren’t the things people tend to notice, God notices. He gave you the gifts and talents you have so you can serve Him right where He wants you. Trust Him to help you do your part, knowing that your role is just as important as anyone else’s. Today’s Key Verse:Those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. (NKJV) (1 Corinthians 12:22) Today’s Key Thought:Your role is important

All One Team 3ce436d7-55c4-4cd2-90a7-ecb975a45bfaThu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/24 Face to Face: Two Words Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). The one who has gratitude has enough. At the moment we get to stand before the Lord face to face, what will the automatic and overwhelming response be? Will it be a word of love? Of contrition? Or will it be two words that summarize everything that could be said to the God who has used everything to get us ready to stand before Him? Mass Readings from December 25, 2024: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalms 98:1-6.Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). The one who has gratitude has enough. At the moment we get to stand before the Lord face to face, what will the automatic and overwhelming response be? Will it be a word of love? Of contrition? Or will it be two words that summarize everything that could be said to the God who has used everything to get us ready to stand before Him? Mass Readings from December 25, 2024: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalms 98:1-6.Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

full12/25/24 Face to Face: Two Words11dfe9bb-e6bc-4404-a59c-e3e3f5efe95aWed, 25 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/24 Face to Face: Two Words Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). The one who has gratitude has enough. At the moment we get to stand before the Lord face to face, what will the automatic and overwhelming response be? Will it be a word of love? Of contrition? Or will it be two words that summarize everything that could be said to the God who has used everything to get us ready to stand before Him? Mass Readings from December 25, 2024: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalms 98:1-6.Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). The one who has gratitude has enough. At the moment we get to stand before the Lord face to face, what will the automatic and overwhelming response be? Will it be a word of love? Of contrition? Or will it be two words that summarize everything that could be said to the God who has used everything to get us ready to stand before Him? Mass Readings from December 25, 2024: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalms 98:1-6.Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

full12/25/24 Face to Face: Two Wordsf918e2aa-1be9-4017-8991-4951504d0942Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#357: The Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12 Today&rsquo;s story takes us to a little town called Bethlehem, where the wise men&mdash;also called Magi&mdash;follow a bright star to find Jesus. What did they bring Him? Why was King Herod so upset? And what does this story teach us about Jesus coming for&nbsp;all people, not just one group? Listen as we explore Matthew 2:1-12 and discover how the wise men&rsquo;s journey reminds us that Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.&nbsp; Merry Christmas! -------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 2:1-12 Today&rsquo;s story takes us to a little town called Bethlehem, where the wise men&mdash;also called Magi&mdash;follow a bright star to find Jesus. What did they bring Him? Why was King Herod so upset? And what does this story teach us about Jesus coming for&nbsp;all people, not just one group? Listen as we explore Matthew 2:1-12 and discover how the wise men&rsquo;s journey reminds us that Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.&nbsp; Merry Christmas! -------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#357: The Wise Men a1e3b83a-1edc-40ed-8618-7fae5232955cWed, 25 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000729https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2024)a1f03d3a-41be-46bd-8815-a10804d152e7Wed, 25 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Hallowing God’s Name (2024) What does it mean to hallow God’s name? We are not the source or cause of God’s holiness. As the Catechism says, we hallow God’s name so it may be glorified, loved, and known. Jesus instructs us in the Our Father to petition and desire that we be drawn into God’s plan of loving kindness. In time, God’s name is hallowed in how we live and how we pray. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2807-2815. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to hallow God’s name? We are not the source or cause of God’s holiness. As the Catechism says, we hallow God’s name so it may be glorified, loved, and known. Jesus instructs us in the Our Father to petition and desire that we be drawn into God’s plan of loving kindness. In time, God’s name is hallowed in how we live and how we pray. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2807-2815. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 360: Hallowing God’s Name (2024)bf9c5dc7-598f-44c9-8cba-6bdf4468bcdcWed, 25 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Hallowing God’s Name (2024) What does it mean to hallow God’s name? We are not the source or cause of God’s holiness. As the Catechism says, we hallow God’s name so it may be glorified, loved, and known. Jesus instructs us in the Our Father to petition and desire that we be drawn into God’s plan of loving kindness. In time, God’s name is hallowed in how we live and how we pray. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2807-2815. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to hallow God’s name? We are not the source or cause of God’s holiness. As the Catechism says, we hallow God’s name so it may be glorified, loved, and known. Jesus instructs us in the Our Father to petition and desire that we be drawn into God’s plan of loving kindness. In time, God’s name is hallowed in how we live and how we pray. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2807-2815. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 360: Hallowing God’s Name (2024)fb7fe289-3032-4629-817a-05d5a909b33fWed, 25 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2024)08886180-821b-43be-b2d1-eb15267bcceaWed, 25 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2024)ba1d4839-e5c8-4a02-912c-26b24cffac4fWed, 25 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2024)bb7cf40f-95ae-4a5b-9b67-81a90c0876c8Wed, 25 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKristy’s ChristmasKristy plopped down on the couch. The wintry sky was gray, and it matched her mood perfectly. She kicked away the plastic ball her baby brother had gotten for Christmas and sighed. If only she had gotten the game she'd been hoping for since her birthday in October. It was bad enough the whole world still seemed drenched in the cheerfulness of the season. Now she had to wait ten whole months before she had any chance of getting the one thing she'd wanted for so long.She stared as little Jake balanced on his tiny belly, straining with all his might to reach the plug of the lamp that hung just out of reach. Drool dribbled from his toothless mouth as he concentrated. Kristy reached for the ball and rolled it toward him, but he ignored it, still determined to grasp the dangling cord."Come on, Jakey," Kristy said, wiggling the ball to distract him. "That cord's not good for you. That heavy lamp could fall." She tried pulling him out of sight of the cord, but he screamed in angry protest. "Shh." She rubbed his back, but it only made him angrier. "You don't understand. You have so many fun things over here in your basket. Why do you cry over the one thing you can't have?"Suddenly a small voice pierced Kristy's heart, and she winced. She'd been acting no different than Baby Jake. Why do I mope over one thing I can't have? she thought. Kristy looked around the room. The Bible Grandma had given her still sat in its box. She tugged it out of the packaging and let it fall open. Her eyes fell on a verse that said, "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!" Her eyes moistened as she pictured Jesus on the cross, arms open wide, loving her as He gave the gift of His life to pay for her unthankfulness and every other sin.Across the room, Jakey sat watching her, his drooly thumb half sticking out of his mouth. She caught his eye, and he broke into a toothless grin.Suddenly Kristy felt like the world's richest girl. "Thank you, God, for giving me the gift of all gifts--Your Son, Jesus!" –Rebekah Love Dorris

Kristy plopped down on the couch. The wintry sky was gray, and it matched her mood perfectly. She kicked away the plastic ball her baby brother had gotten for Christmas and sighed. If only she had gotten the game she'd been hoping for since her birthday in October. It was bad enough the whole world still seemed drenched in the cheerfulness of the season. Now she had to wait ten whole months before she had any chance of getting the one thing she'd wanted for so long.She stared as little Jake balanced on his tiny belly, straining with all his might to reach the plug of the lamp that hung just out of reach. Drool dribbled from his toothless mouth as he concentrated. Kristy reached for the ball and rolled it toward him, but he ignored it, still determined to grasp the dangling cord."Come on, Jakey," Kristy said, wiggling the ball to distract him. "That cord's not good for you. That heavy lamp could fall." She tried pulling him out of sight of the cord, but he screamed in angry protest. "Shh." She rubbed his back, but it only made him angrier. "You don't understand. You have so many fun things over here in your basket. Why do you cry over the one thing you can't have?"Suddenly a small voice pierced Kristy's heart, and she winced. She'd been acting no different than Baby Jake. Why do I mope over one thing I can't have? she thought. Kristy looked around the room. The Bible Grandma had given her still sat in its box. She tugged it out of the packaging and let it fall open. Her eyes fell on a verse that said, "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!" Her eyes moistened as she pictured Jesus on the cross, arms open wide, loving her as He gave the gift of His life to pay for her unthankfulness and every other sin.Across the room, Jakey sat watching her, his drooly thumb half sticking out of his mouth. She caught his eye, and he broke into a toothless grin.Suddenly Kristy felt like the world's richest girl. "Thank you, God, for giving me the gift of all gifts--Your Son, Jesus!" –Rebekah Love Dorris

Kristy’s Christmas2131e941-7a6f-4f49-9959-d0f38e1e04b6Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Kristy’s Christmas Bible Reading: John 3:16-17; Romans 6:23; Colossians 3:15 Kristy plopped down on the couch. The wintry sky was gray, and it matched her mood perfectly. She kicked away the plastic ball her baby brother had gotten for Christmas and sighed. If only she had gotten the game she’d been hoping for since her birthday in October. It was bad enough the whole world still seemed drenched in the cheerfulness of the season. Now she had to wait ten whole months before she had any chance of getting the one thing she’d wanted for so long. She stared as little Jake balanced on his tiny belly, straining with all his might to reach the plug of the lamp that hung just out of reach. Drool dribbled from his toothless mouth as he concentrated. Kristy reached for the ball and rolled it toward him, but he ignored it, still determined to grasp the dangling cord. “Come on, Jakey,” Kristy said, wiggling the ball to distract him. “That cord’s not good for you. That heavy lamp could fall.” She tried pulling him out of sight of the cord, but he screamed in angry protest. “Shh.” She rubbed his back, but it only made him angrier. “You don’t understand. You have so many fun things over here in your basket. Why do you cry over the one thing you can’t have?” Suddenly a small voice pierced Kristy’s heart, and she winced. She’d been acting no different than Baby Jake. Why do I mope over one thing I can’t have? she thought. Kristy looked around the room. The Bible Grandma had given her still sat in its box. She tugged it out of the packaging and let it fall open. Her eyes fell on a verse that said, “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” Her eyes moistened as she pictured Jesus on the cross, arms open wide, loving her as He gave the gift of His life to pay for her unthankfulness and every other sin. Across the room, Jakey sat watching her, his drooly thumb half sticking out of his mouth. She caught his eye, and he broke into a toothless grin. Suddenly Kristy felt like the world’s richest girl. “Thank you, God, for giving me the gift of all gifts–Your Son, Jesus!” –Rebekah Love Dorris How About You?Have you ever been so focused on what you didn’t have that you forgot all that God has given you? It’s easy for us to compare what we have with what our friends have, but that doesn’t make it right. It’s always more satisfying to count your blessings than to write a wish list. This Christmas, thank God for giving you the best gift of all–the gift of Jesus. Today’s Key Verse:Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! (NKJV) (2 Corinthians 9:15) Today’s Key Thought:Be thankful

Bible Reading: John 3:16-17; Romans 6:23; Colossians 3:15 Kristy plopped down on the couch. The wintry sky was gray, and it matched her mood perfectly. She kicked away the plastic ball her baby brother had gotten for Christmas and sighed. If only she had gotten the game she’d been hoping for since her birthday in October. It was bad enough the whole world still seemed drenched in the cheerfulness of the season. Now she had to wait ten whole months before she had any chance of getting the one thing she’d wanted for so long. She stared as little Jake balanced on his tiny belly, straining with all his might to reach the plug of the lamp that hung just out of reach. Drool dribbled from his toothless mouth as he concentrated. Kristy reached for the ball and rolled it toward him, but he ignored it, still determined to grasp the dangling cord. “Come on, Jakey,” Kristy said, wiggling the ball to distract him. “That cord’s not good for you. That heavy lamp could fall.” She tried pulling him out of sight of the cord, but he screamed in angry protest. “Shh.” She rubbed his back, but it only made him angrier. “You don’t understand. You have so many fun things over here in your basket. Why do you cry over the one thing you can’t have?” Suddenly a small voice pierced Kristy’s heart, and she winced. She’d been acting no different than Baby Jake. Why do I mope over one thing I can’t have? she thought. Kristy looked around the room. The Bible Grandma had given her still sat in its box. She tugged it out of the packaging and let it fall open. Her eyes fell on a verse that said, “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” Her eyes moistened as she pictured Jesus on the cross, arms open wide, loving her as He gave the gift of His life to pay for her unthankfulness and every other sin. Across the room, Jakey sat watching her, his drooly thumb half sticking out of his mouth. She caught his eye, and he broke into a toothless grin. Suddenly Kristy felt like the world’s richest girl. “Thank you, God, for giving me the gift of all gifts–Your Son, Jesus!” –Rebekah Love Dorris How About You?Have you ever been so focused on what you didn’t have that you forgot all that God has given you? It’s easy for us to compare what we have with what our friends have, but that doesn’t make it right. It’s always more satisfying to count your blessings than to write a wish list. This Christmas, thank God for giving you the best gift of all–the gift of Jesus. Today’s Key Verse:Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! (NKJV) (2 Corinthians 9:15) Today’s Key Thought:Be thankful

Kristy’s Christmas b1a8e744-94bf-4004-a074-2dafaa3196ebWed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2024) As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2024)d5c23f84-cdfa-4dac-92f2-8e0382f8514fTue, 24 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: The Seven Petitions (2024) In the Lord’s Prayer, we make seven different petitions to our Father in heaven. Together, we examine what makes each set of these seven petitions different. Fr. Mike unpacks how the first three petitions emphasize love of the Father, the next two concern us in the present world, and the final two concern the battle of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2803-2806. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In the Lord’s Prayer, we make seven different petitions to our Father in heaven. Together, we examine what makes each set of these seven petitions different. Fr. Mike unpacks how the first three petitions emphasize love of the Father, the next two concern us in the present world, and the final two concern the battle of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2803-2806. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 359: The Seven Petitions (2024)58f11dea-770d-4934-9c7b-a7b36b57bae6Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: The Seven Petitions (2024) In the Lord’s Prayer, we make seven different petitions to our Father in heaven. Together, we examine what makes each set of these seven petitions different. Fr. Mike unpacks how the first three petitions emphasize love of the Father, the next two concern us in the present world, and the final two concern the battle of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2803-2806. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In the Lord’s Prayer, we make seven different petitions to our Father in heaven. Together, we examine what makes each set of these seven petitions different. Fr. Mike unpacks how the first three petitions emphasize love of the Father, the next two concern us in the present world, and the final two concern the battle of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2803-2806. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 359: The Seven Petitions (2024)4edf09e1-7375-44ea-9d14-5850db7af166Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2024) As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2024)5c589a8c-7918-4e31-973d-ee08750e8281Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2024) As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2024)8084dbeb-6df9-490f-bb61-bb71379ce58eTue, 24 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2024) As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2024)10b954b1-35ec-495f-9361-95dd4d128c02Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Muddy Mess "I can't believe it's almost Christmas and there's no snow!" Alaina looked out the car window as they drove to church and frowned. "It just doesn't feel like Christmas without snow," she grumbled. For weeks the weather had been just above freezing. Instead of snow, storms of rain and sleet left a wet, muddy mess behind. When they pulled into the church parking lot, Alaina hopped out of the car and landed in a mud puddle. Her church shoes and tights were covered in mud. "Ahhhh!" she cried. "It's freezing, and I'm a mess!""Come on, honey," said her mom. "Let's run to the bathroom and dry you off before church starts." A few minutes later Alaina was dry and warm, but her legs were still speckled with mud and dirt. Before she could complain, her friend Hadley excitedly ran up to her. "Alaina! Have you seen outside? It just started snowing!" The two ran to the window and saw a few flurries starting to fall. Alaina giggled with excitement and forgot her muddy clothes. "Finally! I've been waiting forever!" After church Alaina ran to the window again. The ground was already covered with a sparkling blanket of fresh snow. Her mom came up behind her. "It does look beautiful. Why do you think fresh snow is so exciting?""Well, it finally covers up all the gross mud!" Alaina exclaimed, looking at the spots on her legs.Mom nodded. "I think that must have been what the first Christmas felt like." "What do you mean?" Alaina asked.Mom smiled. "Just like the muddy mess outside that covered your clothes today, without Jesus our hearts look like a muddy mess full of sin. But just like you were waiting for the snow to cover up the mess, the world waited and waited in anticipation of the Savior God had promised. Can you imagine how exciting it must have been to hear that Jesus was finally here to make our hearts as white as this snow?"Alaina looked surprised. "Wow, I didn't realize the world had to wait so long for Jesus to come." She looked outside. "Now the snow will remind me just how special Christmas is." –Bethany Den Boer

"I can't believe it's almost Christmas and there's no snow!" Alaina looked out the car window as they drove to church and frowned. "It just doesn't feel like Christmas without snow," she grumbled. For weeks the weather had been just above freezing. Instead of snow, storms of rain and sleet left a wet, muddy mess behind. When they pulled into the church parking lot, Alaina hopped out of the car and landed in a mud puddle. Her church shoes and tights were covered in mud. "Ahhhh!" she cried. "It's freezing, and I'm a mess!""Come on, honey," said her mom. "Let's run to the bathroom and dry you off before church starts." A few minutes later Alaina was dry and warm, but her legs were still speckled with mud and dirt. Before she could complain, her friend Hadley excitedly ran up to her. "Alaina! Have you seen outside? It just started snowing!" The two ran to the window and saw a few flurries starting to fall. Alaina giggled with excitement and forgot her muddy clothes. "Finally! I've been waiting forever!" After church Alaina ran to the window again. The ground was already covered with a sparkling blanket of fresh snow. Her mom came up behind her. "It does look beautiful. Why do you think fresh snow is so exciting?""Well, it finally covers up all the gross mud!" Alaina exclaimed, looking at the spots on her legs.Mom nodded. "I think that must have been what the first Christmas felt like." "What do you mean?" Alaina asked.Mom smiled. "Just like the muddy mess outside that covered your clothes today, without Jesus our hearts look like a muddy mess full of sin. But just like you were waiting for the snow to cover up the mess, the world waited and waited in anticipation of the Savior God had promised. Can you imagine how exciting it must have been to hear that Jesus was finally here to make our hearts as white as this snow?"Alaina looked surprised. "Wow, I didn't realize the world had to wait so long for Jesus to come." She looked outside. "Now the snow will remind me just how special Christmas is." –Bethany Den Boer

A Muddy Mess 56a13fc7-6fdc-428d-9870-3f2d13dee30cTue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Muddy Mess Bible Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7; Matthew 1:18-25 “I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas and there’s no snow!” Alaina looked out the car window as they drove to church and frowned. “It just doesn’t feel like Christmas without snow,” she grumbled. For weeks the weather had been just above freezing. Instead of snow, storms of rain and sleet left a wet, muddy mess behind. When they pulled into the church parking lot, Alaina hopped out of the car and landed in a mud puddle. Her church shoes and tights were covered in mud. “Ahhhh!” she cried. “It’s freezing, and I’m a mess!” “Come on, honey,” said her mom. “Let’s run to the bathroom and dry you off before church starts.” A few minutes later Alaina was dry and warm, but her legs were still speckled with mud and dirt. Before she could complain, her friend Hadley excitedly ran up to her. “Alaina! Have you seen outside? It just started snowing!” The two ran to the window and saw a few flurries starting to fall. Alaina giggled with excitement and forgot her muddy clothes. “Finally! I’ve been waiting forever!” After church Alaina ran to the window again. The ground was already covered with a sparkling blanket of fresh snow. Her mom came up behind her. “It does look beautiful. Why do you think fresh snow is so exciting?” “Well, it finally covers up all the gross mud!” Alaina exclaimed, looking at the spots on her legs. Mom nodded. “I think that must have been what the first Christmas felt like.” “What do you mean?” Alaina asked. Mom smiled. “Just like the muddy mess outside that covered your clothes today, without Jesus our hearts look like a muddy mess full of sin. But just like you were waiting for the snow to cover up the mess, the world waited and waited in anticipation of the Savior God had promised. Can you imagine how exciting it must have been to hear that Jesus was finally here to make our hearts as white as this snow?” Alaina looked surprised. “Wow, I didn’t realize the world had to wait so long for Jesus to come.” She looked outside. “Now the snow will remind me just how special Christmas is.” –Bethany Den Boer How About You?Do you ever feel impatient waiting for something you really want? Perhaps you couldn’t wait for Christmas vacation or opening your presents on Christmas morning. How do you feel when the day finally arrives? The world waited in the same way for a Savior to come. This Christmas, think about that first Christmas when baby Jesus finally arrived and how exciting it is that He came to make our hearts as white as snow. Today’s Key Verse:Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. (NKJV) (Isaiah 1:18 ) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus covers our sins

Bible Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7; Matthew 1:18-25 “I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas and there’s no snow!” Alaina looked out the car window as they drove to church and frowned. “It just doesn’t feel like Christmas without snow,” she grumbled. For weeks the weather had been just above freezing. Instead of snow, storms of rain and sleet left a wet, muddy mess behind. When they pulled into the church parking lot, Alaina hopped out of the car and landed in a mud puddle. Her church shoes and tights were covered in mud. “Ahhhh!” she cried. “It’s freezing, and I’m a mess!” “Come on, honey,” said her mom. “Let’s run to the bathroom and dry you off before church starts.” A few minutes later Alaina was dry and warm, but her legs were still speckled with mud and dirt. Before she could complain, her friend Hadley excitedly ran up to her. “Alaina! Have you seen outside? It just started snowing!” The two ran to the window and saw a few flurries starting to fall. Alaina giggled with excitement and forgot her muddy clothes. “Finally! I’ve been waiting forever!” After church Alaina ran to the window again. The ground was already covered with a sparkling blanket of fresh snow. Her mom came up behind her. “It does look beautiful. Why do you think fresh snow is so exciting?” “Well, it finally covers up all the gross mud!” Alaina exclaimed, looking at the spots on her legs. Mom nodded. “I think that must have been what the first Christmas felt like.” “What do you mean?” Alaina asked. Mom smiled. “Just like the muddy mess outside that covered your clothes today, without Jesus our hearts look like a muddy mess full of sin. But just like you were waiting for the snow to cover up the mess, the world waited and waited in anticipation of the Savior God had promised. Can you imagine how exciting it must have been to hear that Jesus was finally here to make our hearts as white as this snow?” Alaina looked surprised. “Wow, I didn’t realize the world had to wait so long for Jesus to come.” She looked outside. “Now the snow will remind me just how special Christmas is.” –Bethany Den Boer How About You?Do you ever feel impatient waiting for something you really want? Perhaps you couldn’t wait for Christmas vacation or opening your presents on Christmas morning. How do you feel when the day finally arrives? The world waited in the same way for a Savior to come. This Christmas, think about that first Christmas when baby Jesus finally arrived and how exciting it is that He came to make our hearts as white as snow. Today’s Key Verse:Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. (NKJV) (Isaiah 1:18 ) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus covers our sins

A Muddy Mess c1f9a60c-1d85-4bfc-bf25-fe53d4e16a0cTue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Body Trauma Expert: Medicating Kids Can Harm Brain Development! Eye Movement Trick That Fixes Trauma! The Secret To EMDR Therapy! - Bessel van Der Kolk50-70% of people will experience a trauma in their life, but how do you heal from these devastating experiences? If the Body Keeps the Score, according to Bessel van der Kolk this is how you get even with trauma. Bessel van der Kolk is Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and President of the Trauma Research Foundation. He is the author of the global bestselling book ‘The Body Keeps The Score’. In this conversation, Bessel and Steven discuss topics such as, how to heal from childhood trauma, the benefits of EMDR therapy, the link between screens and loneliness, and how trauma physically changes your brain. 00:00 Intro 02:32 Bessel's Mission 03:09 What Is Trauma? 04:37 What Trauma Treatments Do You Disagree With? 06:03 Does Rationalising Your Trauma Help? 07:01 What Is Considered Trauma? 09:40 Can Small Events Lead to Trauma? 10:20 Bessel's Experience as a Psychiatrist 12:43 Bessel's Parents 15:31 Consequences of Child Abuse 16:07 Is It Important to Understand Childhood Experiences? 16:42 Was Your Mother an Incest Victim? 17:31 How Many Patients Trace Issues to Childhood Experiences? 18:01 Examples of Child Abuse 19:18 How Culture Influences Parenting 21:52 Disciplining Children 24:03 Liberation Equals Separation 25:44 What Did You Learn for Your Children? 27:01 Medical Treatment for Behavioural Dysfunctions in Children 30:36 Impact of Movement on Healing 32:00 Importance of Secure Attachment to a Caregiver 32:57 Can You Heal from Childhood Trauma? 34:32 The Body Keeps the Score 36:27 Somatic Approach to Healing 36:53 Are Women More in Touch with Somatic Healing? 38:02 Impact of Trauma on Creativity 41:14 Trauma as a Perception 45:05 How Many People Have Trauma? 45:50 How Does Trauma Affect Brain Activity? 50:00 Study: Reliving a Traumatic Event 55:13 Most Radical Improvement in Clinical Practice 55:55 EMDR 59:01 Demonstration of EMDR 1:04:12 Breath work 1:05:55 Impact of Yoga on Trauma 1:06:23 Study: Effects of a Weekly Yoga Class 1:08:09 Disconnection and Hypersensitivity 1:10:26 Impact of Physical Activity on Trauma 1:13:15 Picking Up People's Energy 1:16:01 Challenges of Individualistic Cultures 1:16:48 Role of Community and Social Connections in Trauma 1:17:37 Are Women Better at Forming Connections? 1:18:19 Building Relationships in the Army 1:19:13 Building Connections Through Sports 1:20:19 How to Get By in an Individualistic Society 1:21:13 Are You Optimistic About the Future? 1:22:12 Are You Able to Point Out Anything Good About Trump? 1:22:33 Human Inclination Toward Fighting 1:22:54 Three Ways to Reverse the Damage of Trauma 1:25:52 Types of Brainwaves 1:27:48 Psychedelic Therapy 1:28:26 Body Practices 1:29:07 Is Touch Healing? 1:29:21 Talk Therapy 1:29:46 Bessel's View on Taking Medications 1:30:08 The Bottom-Up Approach 1:31:53 Does Going to the Gym Help? 1:34:05 Bessel's View on Psychedelic Therapy 1:38:00 Effects of MDMA 1:39:25 Impact of Psychedelics on Treatment-Resistant Depression 1:40:32 Bessel's Experience with Psychedelics 1:43:11 How Did Psychedelic Experiences Change You? 1:43:48 Have You Healed from Your Trauma? 1:44:36 Psychodrama 1:49:33 The Rise in ADHD Diagnoses 1:51:45 Cause of ADHD 1:52:42 Is ADHD Over diagnosed? 1:55:21 How Can We Raise Untraumatised Kids? 1:56:24 Helping People in Traumatic Events 1:58:20 Question from the Previous Guest Follow Bessel:  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/fJd55uRwqPb  You can purchase Bessel’s book, ‘The Body Keeps The Score’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/hLePea0wqPb  Studies mentioned: besselvanderkolk.tiiny.co Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb   Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50-70% of people will experience a trauma in their life, but how do you heal from these devastating experiences? If the Body Keeps the Score, according to Bessel van der Kolk this is how you get even with trauma. Bessel van der Kolk is Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and President of the Trauma Research Foundation. He is the author of the global bestselling book ‘The Body Keeps The Score’. In this conversation, Bessel and Steven discuss topics such as, how to heal from childhood trauma, the benefits of EMDR therapy, the link between screens and loneliness, and how trauma physically changes your brain. 00:00 Intro 02:32 Bessel's Mission 03:09 What Is Trauma? 04:37 What Trauma Treatments Do You Disagree With? 06:03 Does Rationalising Your Trauma Help? 07:01 What Is Considered Trauma? 09:40 Can Small Events Lead to Trauma? 10:20 Bessel's Experience as a Psychiatrist 12:43 Bessel's Parents 15:31 Consequences of Child Abuse 16:07 Is It Important to Understand Childhood Experiences? 16:42 Was Your Mother an Incest Victim? 17:31 How Many Patients Trace Issues to Childhood Experiences? 18:01 Examples of Child Abuse 19:18 How Culture Influences Parenting 21:52 Disciplining Children 24:03 Liberation Equals Separation 25:44 What Did You Learn for Your Children? 27:01 Medical Treatment for Behavioural Dysfunctions in Children 30:36 Impact of Movement on Healing 32:00 Importance of Secure Attachment to a Caregiver 32:57 Can You Heal from Childhood Trauma? 34:32 The Body Keeps the Score 36:27 Somatic Approach to Healing 36:53 Are Women More in Touch with Somatic Healing? 38:02 Impact of Trauma on Creativity 41:14 Trauma as a Perception 45:05 How Many People Have Trauma? 45:50 How Does Trauma Affect Brain Activity? 50:00 Study: Reliving a Traumatic Event 55:13 Most Radical Improvement in Clinical Practice 55:55 EMDR 59:01 Demonstration of EMDR 1:04:12 Breath work 1:05:55 Impact of Yoga on Trauma 1:06:23 Study: Effects of a Weekly Yoga Class 1:08:09 Disconnection and Hypersensitivity 1:10:26 Impact of Physical Activity on Trauma 1:13:15 Picking Up People's Energy 1:16:01 Challenges of Individualistic Cultures 1:16:48 Role of Community and Social Connections in Trauma 1:17:37 Are Women Better at Forming Connections? 1:18:19 Building Relationships in the Army 1:19:13 Building Connections Through Sports 1:20:19 How to Get By in an Individualistic Society 1:21:13 Are You Optimistic About the Future? 1:22:12 Are You Able to Point Out Anything Good About Trump? 1:22:33 Human Inclination Toward Fighting 1:22:54 Three Ways to Reverse the Damage of Trauma 1:25:52 Types of Brainwaves 1:27:48 Psychedelic Therapy 1:28:26 Body Practices 1:29:07 Is Touch Healing? 1:29:21 Talk Therapy 1:29:46 Bessel's View on Taking Medications 1:30:08 The Bottom-Up Approach 1:31:53 Does Going to the Gym Help? 1:34:05 Bessel's View on Psychedelic Therapy 1:38:00 Effects of MDMA 1:39:25 Impact of Psychedelics on Treatment-Resistant Depression 1:40:32 Bessel's Experience with Psychedelics 1:43:11 How Did Psychedelic Experiences Change You? 1:43:48 Have You Healed from Your Trauma? 1:44:36 Psychodrama 1:49:33 The Rise in ADHD Diagnoses 1:51:45 Cause of ADHD 1:52:42 Is ADHD Over diagnosed? 1:55:21 How Can We Raise Untraumatised Kids? 1:56:24 Helping People in Traumatic Events 1:58:20 Question from the Previous Guest Follow Bessel:  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/fJd55uRwqPb  You can purchase Bessel’s book, ‘The Body Keeps The Score’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/hLePea0wqPb  Studies mentioned: besselvanderkolk.tiiny.co Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb   Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Body Trauma Expert: Medicating Kids Can Harm Brain Development! Eye Movement Trick That Fixes Trauma! The Secret To EMDR Therapy! - Bessel van Der Kolk9e50bdf3-c204-4e6b-ab34-995412d720ddMon, 23 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +00007468https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2024) Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2024)3f4c10c8-2519-4562-97e6-0d4be9b349c9Mon, 23 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: Who Art in Heaven (2024) As we reach the conclusion of the article on the opening words of the Our Father, we take a closer look at the phrase, “Who Art in Heaven.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that God is not distant, but is imminently present all around us. He also emphasizes that while sin has exiled us from heaven, conversion of heart allows us to return to the Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2794-2802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we reach the conclusion of the article on the opening words of the Our Father, we take a closer look at the phrase, “Who Art in Heaven.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that God is not distant, but is imminently present all around us. He also emphasizes that while sin has exiled us from heaven, conversion of heart allows us to return to the Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2794-2802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 358: Who Art in Heaven (2024)816ebc43-af84-4c25-b36e-16202dc0b505Mon, 23 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: Who Art in Heaven (2024) As we reach the conclusion of the article on the opening words of the Our Father, we take a closer look at the phrase, “Who Art in Heaven.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that God is not distant, but is imminently present all around us. He also emphasizes that while sin has exiled us from heaven, conversion of heart allows us to return to the Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2794-2802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we reach the conclusion of the article on the opening words of the Our Father, we take a closer look at the phrase, “Who Art in Heaven.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that God is not distant, but is imminently present all around us. He also emphasizes that while sin has exiled us from heaven, conversion of heart allows us to return to the Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2794-2802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 358: Who Art in Heaven (2024)c978c77a-5be3-4851-88f6-38a8747cc6a4Mon, 23 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2024) Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2024)62122d10-0170-4973-bf5e-9a264af4a691Mon, 23 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2024) Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2024)42c94c3d-5545-4e8a-aff5-169cdd30fef0Mon, 23 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2024) Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2024)cf3f3f11-561e-4754-a526-97f963c0b38dMon, 23 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Wonderful Gift"Mom! Dad just drove in," said Millie. "He probably brought a Christmas tree!" But as she opened the door, Dad came in, and he didn't have a tree."I'm sorry, sweetie," Dad said, giving Millie a hug. "I know how much you wanted a tree, but…" Millie shrugged away and hurried to her room. She didn't feel like celebrating Christmas. As she lay on her bed, the sound of voices drifted down the hall. Millie went to her door and listened. "I wish we could afford a Christmas tree this year," Dad said. He sounded very sad. "Since it's so close to Christmas, I thought they'd be marked down, but the prices were still pretty high. And with all the extra expenses we've had, I didn't think it was a good idea. But I know Millie's disappointed."The hurt in Dad's voice brought tears to Millie's eyes. Then a plan began to form in her mind. Christmas is all about God's gift of Jesus and the joy He came to bring us, she thought. Maybe I can give Dad and Mom a gift of joy too.Millie went out to join her parents. "Mom, can we bring out that little artificial tree we used in Grandma's hospital room last year?" she asked."Sure," said Mom, and she got the tree.Millie pretended to be thrilled with it. "Help me decorate it!" As they worked, Millie continued her cheerful act. "I remember when you and I went shopping and bought this ornament, Dad," she said as she hung a wooden bird on the tree. "We had so much fun."The angel they had used in years past seemed too big for the tiny tree, but they put it on the top anyway. "Mom and I bought this angel for your first Christmas," Dad reminded Millie--just like he did every year.By the time they finished, Dad's spirits had lifted, and Millie was surprised to find that she no longer had to pretend to be happy. Her joy was real, and she looked forward to Christmas morning. She didn't expect to get many presents, but it didn't matter anymore. She had already received a wonderful gift--the joy of making another person happy. –Esther M. Bailey

"Mom! Dad just drove in," said Millie. "He probably brought a Christmas tree!" But as she opened the door, Dad came in, and he didn't have a tree."I'm sorry, sweetie," Dad said, giving Millie a hug. "I know how much you wanted a tree, but…" Millie shrugged away and hurried to her room. She didn't feel like celebrating Christmas. As she lay on her bed, the sound of voices drifted down the hall. Millie went to her door and listened. "I wish we could afford a Christmas tree this year," Dad said. He sounded very sad. "Since it's so close to Christmas, I thought they'd be marked down, but the prices were still pretty high. And with all the extra expenses we've had, I didn't think it was a good idea. But I know Millie's disappointed."The hurt in Dad's voice brought tears to Millie's eyes. Then a plan began to form in her mind. Christmas is all about God's gift of Jesus and the joy He came to bring us, she thought. Maybe I can give Dad and Mom a gift of joy too.Millie went out to join her parents. "Mom, can we bring out that little artificial tree we used in Grandma's hospital room last year?" she asked."Sure," said Mom, and she got the tree.Millie pretended to be thrilled with it. "Help me decorate it!" As they worked, Millie continued her cheerful act. "I remember when you and I went shopping and bought this ornament, Dad," she said as she hung a wooden bird on the tree. "We had so much fun."The angel they had used in years past seemed too big for the tiny tree, but they put it on the top anyway. "Mom and I bought this angel for your first Christmas," Dad reminded Millie--just like he did every year.By the time they finished, Dad's spirits had lifted, and Millie was surprised to find that she no longer had to pretend to be happy. Her joy was real, and she looked forward to Christmas morning. She didn't expect to get many presents, but it didn't matter anymore. She had already received a wonderful gift--the joy of making another person happy. –Esther M. Bailey

A Wonderful Gift60135232-f286-4d9f-b471-97d9d8b88aa2Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Wonderful Gift Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 “Mom! Dad just drove in,” said Millie. “He probably brought a Christmas tree!” But as she opened the door, Dad came in, and he didn’t have a tree. “I’m sorry, sweetie,” Dad said, giving Millie a hug. “I know how much you wanted a tree, but…” Millie shrugged away and hurried to her room. She didn’t feel like celebrating Christmas. As she lay on her bed, the sound of voices drifted down the hall. Millie went to her door and listened. “I wish we could afford a Christmas tree this year,” Dad said. He sounded very sad. “Since it’s so close to Christmas, I thought they’d be marked down, but the prices were still pretty high. And with all the extra expenses we’ve had, I didn’t think it was a good idea. But I know Millie’s disappointed.” The hurt in Dad’s voice brought tears to Millie’s eyes. Then a plan began to form in her mind. Christmas is all about God’s gift of Jesus and the joy He came to bring us, she thought. Maybe I can give Dad and Mom a gift of joy too. Millie went out to join her parents. “Mom, can we bring out that little artificial tree we used in Grandma’s hospital room last year?” she asked. “Sure,” said Mom, and she got the tree. Millie pretended to be thrilled with it. “Help me decorate it!” As they worked, Millie continued her cheerful act. “I remember when you and I went shopping and bought this ornament, Dad,” she said as she hung a wooden bird on the tree. “We had so much fun.” The angel they had used in years past seemed too big for the tiny tree, but they put it on the top anyway. “Mom and I bought this angel for your first Christmas,” Dad reminded Millie–just like he did every year. By the time they finished, Dad’s spirits had lifted, and Millie was surprised to find that she no longer had to pretend to be happy. Her joy was real, and she looked forward to Christmas morning. She didn’t expect to get many presents, but it didn’t matter anymore. She had already received a wonderful gift–the joy of making another person happy. –Esther M. Bailey How About You?Is there something you can do to make someone’s Christmas more joyful? Maybe you won’t be getting all the presents you hoped for, but bringing joy to someone else beats anything you’ll find under the tree. God brought joy into the world when He gave us the greatest gift of all–His Son, Jesus. Remember that wonderful gift this Christmas as you look for ways to bring joy to others. Today’s Key Verse:Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (NKJV) (Acts 20:35) Today’s Key Thought:Giving brings joy

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 “Mom! Dad just drove in,” said Millie. “He probably brought a Christmas tree!” But as she opened the door, Dad came in, and he didn’t have a tree. “I’m sorry, sweetie,” Dad said, giving Millie a hug. “I know how much you wanted a tree, but…” Millie shrugged away and hurried to her room. She didn’t feel like celebrating Christmas. As she lay on her bed, the sound of voices drifted down the hall. Millie went to her door and listened. “I wish we could afford a Christmas tree this year,” Dad said. He sounded very sad. “Since it’s so close to Christmas, I thought they’d be marked down, but the prices were still pretty high. And with all the extra expenses we’ve had, I didn’t think it was a good idea. But I know Millie’s disappointed.” The hurt in Dad’s voice brought tears to Millie’s eyes. Then a plan began to form in her mind. Christmas is all about God’s gift of Jesus and the joy He came to bring us, she thought. Maybe I can give Dad and Mom a gift of joy too. Millie went out to join her parents. “Mom, can we bring out that little artificial tree we used in Grandma’s hospital room last year?” she asked. “Sure,” said Mom, and she got the tree. Millie pretended to be thrilled with it. “Help me decorate it!” As they worked, Millie continued her cheerful act. “I remember when you and I went shopping and bought this ornament, Dad,” she said as she hung a wooden bird on the tree. “We had so much fun.” The angel they had used in years past seemed too big for the tiny tree, but they put it on the top anyway. “Mom and I bought this angel for your first Christmas,” Dad reminded Millie–just like he did every year. By the time they finished, Dad’s spirits had lifted, and Millie was surprised to find that she no longer had to pretend to be happy. Her joy was real, and she looked forward to Christmas morning. She didn’t expect to get many presents, but it didn’t matter anymore. She had already received a wonderful gift–the joy of making another person happy. –Esther M. Bailey How About You?Is there something you can do to make someone’s Christmas more joyful? Maybe you won’t be getting all the presents you hoped for, but bringing joy to someone else beats anything you’ll find under the tree. God brought joy into the world when He gave us the greatest gift of all–His Son, Jesus. Remember that wonderful gift this Christmas as you look for ways to bring joy to others. Today’s Key Verse:Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (NKJV) (Acts 20:35) Today’s Key Thought:Giving brings joy

A Wonderful Gift fccace2b-a786-4f12-92ba-8426630bd457Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: Truth and Love (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 357: Truth and Love (2024)5a4c860a-93ed-404b-86ee-aa829e6158c8Sun, 22 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: God, “Our” Father (2024) God’s love has no bounds, and neither should our prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we say “our” we are highlighting that we have become God’s people. We belong to God, not in a possessive way, but in an “entirely new relationship”. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2786-2793. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God’s love has no bounds, and neither should our prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we say “our” we are highlighting that we have become God’s people. We belong to God, not in a possessive way, but in an “entirely new relationship”. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2786-2793. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 357: God, “Our” Father (2024)4ed2fe90-50cb-44b7-a0b5-cdbfad0cbb54Sun, 22 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: God, “Our” Father (2024) God’s love has no bounds, and neither should our prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we say “our” we are highlighting that we have become God’s people. We belong to God, not in a possessive way, but in an “entirely new relationship”. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2786-2793. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God’s love has no bounds, and neither should our prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we say “our” we are highlighting that we have become God’s people. We belong to God, not in a possessive way, but in an “entirely new relationship”. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2786-2793. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 357: God, “Our” Father (2024)8e8df32c-cb7c-41a6-8743-b13e73bec4b6Sun, 22 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: Truth and Love (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 357: Truth and Love (2024)fe30bc78-9e8f-4e0b-b4cb-07d63ecd9d9fSun, 22 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: Truth and Love (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 357: Truth and Love (2024)e1d95f8f-7048-4ccd-8713-c2c577c7a621Sun, 22 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: Truth and Love (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 357: Truth and Love (2024)bce188c8-dad2-49da-8943-343f2cd6a6afSun, 22 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGradual GrowthAfter breakfast, Thatcher sat quietly as his dad read a passage of Scripture. "Well," said Dad as he closed his Bible, "these verses tell us that God is working to help us develop the same character traits Jesus has and become more like Him." Dad looked at his family. "Has anyone noticed ways He's been helping you do that in your life?"No one said anything for a moment. Then Thatcher spoke up. "I don't get in fights as much as I used to, and I don't cheat on spelling tests anymore. And I like church better now too." His brows furrowed. "But I haven't been changing much lately.""Well, we never stop growing as Christians," said Dad. "But often it's hard to pinpoint where the changes are taking place." After they discussed the verses a little more, Dad led them in prayer. Then they all gathered their things for a trip to visit Grandma, who lived several hours away.When they got there, Grandma greeted them eagerly. "You've grown!" she exclaimed as she hugged Isla. "I see you've lost some teeth too!""Thwee teeth," lisped Isla."And Thatcher, you must be six inches taller," said Grandma, hugging him. "My! You're a young man now!" Throughout the day, she frequently commented on how much they had changed.As Mom tucked Thatcher into his sleeping bag that night, he said, "I didn't think I had changed much since the last time we saw Grandma, but she couldn't stop talking about how much I've grown."Mom laughed. "I know. I often don't notice how you and Isla grow either--until you grow out of your clothes, that is! I guess I see you too much to notice the gradual changes." She gave Thatcher a hug. "That reminds me of what we were talking about this morning. Maybe we're too close to ourselves to notice gradual changes that make us more like Jesus. But Grandma saw them. She mentioned how you and Isla played together without fighting and were quick to help when asked.""Really?" asked Thatcher."Really," said Mom. "Trust that God is working in you to make you more and more like Jesus every day." –Hope L. Aderman

After breakfast, Thatcher sat quietly as his dad read a passage of Scripture. "Well," said Dad as he closed his Bible, "these verses tell us that God is working to help us develop the same character traits Jesus has and become more like Him." Dad looked at his family. "Has anyone noticed ways He's been helping you do that in your life?"No one said anything for a moment. Then Thatcher spoke up. "I don't get in fights as much as I used to, and I don't cheat on spelling tests anymore. And I like church better now too." His brows furrowed. "But I haven't been changing much lately.""Well, we never stop growing as Christians," said Dad. "But often it's hard to pinpoint where the changes are taking place." After they discussed the verses a little more, Dad led them in prayer. Then they all gathered their things for a trip to visit Grandma, who lived several hours away.When they got there, Grandma greeted them eagerly. "You've grown!" she exclaimed as she hugged Isla. "I see you've lost some teeth too!""Thwee teeth," lisped Isla."And Thatcher, you must be six inches taller," said Grandma, hugging him. "My! You're a young man now!" Throughout the day, she frequently commented on how much they had changed.As Mom tucked Thatcher into his sleeping bag that night, he said, "I didn't think I had changed much since the last time we saw Grandma, but she couldn't stop talking about how much I've grown."Mom laughed. "I know. I often don't notice how you and Isla grow either--until you grow out of your clothes, that is! I guess I see you too much to notice the gradual changes." She gave Thatcher a hug. "That reminds me of what we were talking about this morning. Maybe we're too close to ourselves to notice gradual changes that make us more like Jesus. But Grandma saw them. She mentioned how you and Isla played together without fighting and were quick to help when asked.""Really?" asked Thatcher."Really," said Mom. "Trust that God is working in you to make you more and more like Jesus every day." –Hope L. Aderman

Gradual Growth83b1f425-b16b-4a0f-b265-6906931a5c3bSun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Gradual Growth Bible Reading: 2 Peter 1:3-8 After breakfast, Thatcher sat quietly as his dad read a passage of Scripture. “Well,” said Dad as he closed his Bible, “these verses tell us that God is working to help us develop the same character traits Jesus has and become more like Him.” Dad looked at his family. “Has anyone noticed ways He’s been helping you do that in your life?” No one said anything for a moment. Then Thatcher spoke up. “I don’t get in fights as much as I used to, and I don’t cheat on spelling tests anymore. And I like church better now too.” His brows furrowed. “But I haven’t been changing much lately.” “Well, we never stop growing as Christians,” said Dad. “But often it’s hard to pinpoint where the changes are taking place.” After they discussed the verses a little more, Dad led them in prayer. Then they all gathered their things for a trip to visit Grandma, who lived several hours away. When they got there, Grandma greeted them eagerly. “You’ve grown!” she exclaimed as she hugged Isla. “I see you’ve lost some teeth too!” “Thwee teeth,” lisped Isla. “And Thatcher, you must be six inches taller,” said Grandma, hugging him. “My! You’re a young man now!” Throughout the day, she frequently commented on how much they had changed. As Mom tucked Thatcher into his sleeping bag that night, he said, “I didn’t think I had changed much since the last time we saw Grandma, but she couldn’t stop talking about how much I’ve grown.” Mom laughed. “I know. I often don’t notice how you and Isla grow either–until you grow out of your clothes, that is! I guess I see you too much to notice the gradual changes.” She gave Thatcher a hug. “That reminds me of what we were talking about this morning. Maybe we’re too close to ourselves to notice gradual changes that make us more like Jesus. But Grandma saw them. She mentioned how you and Isla played together without fighting and were quick to help when asked.” “Really?” asked Thatcher. “Really,” said Mom. “Trust that God is working in you to make you more and more like Jesus every day.” –Hope L. Aderman How About You?Did you know that if you’re a Christian, God is helping you grow spiritually? Growth takes time, so you might not see a lot of change from one day to the next. But know that God promises to work in your life and help you develop character traits that show others the love of Jesus. As you continue to learn more about Jesus, trust God to work in your heart so you’ll grow to be more and more like Him. Today’s Key Verse:Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (NKJV) (2 Peter 3:18) Today’s Key Thought:Growth takes time

Bible Reading: 2 Peter 1:3-8 After breakfast, Thatcher sat quietly as his dad read a passage of Scripture. “Well,” said Dad as he closed his Bible, “these verses tell us that God is working to help us develop the same character traits Jesus has and become more like Him.” Dad looked at his family. “Has anyone noticed ways He’s been helping you do that in your life?” No one said anything for a moment. Then Thatcher spoke up. “I don’t get in fights as much as I used to, and I don’t cheat on spelling tests anymore. And I like church better now too.” His brows furrowed. “But I haven’t been changing much lately.” “Well, we never stop growing as Christians,” said Dad. “But often it’s hard to pinpoint where the changes are taking place.” After they discussed the verses a little more, Dad led them in prayer. Then they all gathered their things for a trip to visit Grandma, who lived several hours away. When they got there, Grandma greeted them eagerly. “You’ve grown!” she exclaimed as she hugged Isla. “I see you’ve lost some teeth too!” “Thwee teeth,” lisped Isla. “And Thatcher, you must be six inches taller,” said Grandma, hugging him. “My! You’re a young man now!” Throughout the day, she frequently commented on how much they had changed. As Mom tucked Thatcher into his sleeping bag that night, he said, “I didn’t think I had changed much since the last time we saw Grandma, but she couldn’t stop talking about how much I’ve grown.” Mom laughed. “I know. I often don’t notice how you and Isla grow either–until you grow out of your clothes, that is! I guess I see you too much to notice the gradual changes.” She gave Thatcher a hug. “That reminds me of what we were talking about this morning. Maybe we’re too close to ourselves to notice gradual changes that make us more like Jesus. But Grandma saw them. She mentioned how you and Isla played together without fighting and were quick to help when asked.” “Really?” asked Thatcher. “Really,” said Mom. “Trust that God is working in you to make you more and more like Jesus every day.” –Hope L. Aderman How About You?Did you know that if you’re a Christian, God is helping you grow spiritually? Growth takes time, so you might not see a lot of change from one day to the next. But know that God promises to work in your life and help you develop character traits that show others the love of Jesus. As you continue to learn more about Jesus, trust God to work in your heart so you’ll grow to be more and more like Him. Today’s Key Verse:Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (NKJV) (2 Peter 3:18) Today’s Key Thought:Growth takes time

Gradual Growth 4e450b2e-e2e5-4aff-8938-07052cc9330cSun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/22/24 Face to Face: Fear to Fiat Want to walk through Advent with Fr. Mike? Join us for daily video Advent reflections in the Ascension App: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/frmikeadvent Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. I'm not going to fear what I don't know, I am going to trust who I do know. We can wait in excitement and joy...we can also wait in fear. We fear the dark and might fear death for the same reason: the unknown. We can fear the unknown in the afterlife and we can fear the unknown of our own inner life. God's mercy leads us to a place of trust. Mass Readings from December 22, 2024: Micah 5:1-4 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45

Want to walk through Advent with Fr. Mike? Join us for daily video Advent reflections in the Ascension App: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/frmikeadvent Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. I'm not going to fear what I don't know, I am going to trust who I do know. We can wait in excitement and joy...we can also wait in fear. We fear the dark and might fear death for the same reason: the unknown. We can fear the unknown in the afterlife and we can fear the unknown of our own inner life. God's mercy leads us to a place of trust. Mass Readings from December 22, 2024: Micah 5:1-4 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45

full12/22/24 Face to Face: Fear to Fiat1582285f-ed9f-4b04-bb3b-0250b5ef1fe4Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/22/24 Face to Face: Fear to Fiat Want to walk through Advent with Fr. Mike? Join us for daily video Advent reflections in the Ascension App: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/frmikeadvent Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. I'm not going to fear what I don't know, I am going to trust who I do know. We can wait in excitement and joy...we can also wait in fear. We fear the dark and might fear death for the same reason: the unknown. We can fear the unknown in the afterlife and we can fear the unknown of our own inner life. God's mercy leads us to a place of trust. Mass Readings from December 22, 2024: Micah 5:1-4 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45

Want to walk through Advent with Fr. Mike? Join us for daily video Advent reflections in the Ascension App: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/frmikeadvent Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. I'm not going to fear what I don't know, I am going to trust who I do know. We can wait in excitement and joy...we can also wait in fear. We fear the dark and might fear death for the same reason: the unknown. We can fear the unknown in the afterlife and we can fear the unknown of our own inner life. God's mercy leads us to a place of trust. Mass Readings from December 22, 2024: Micah 5:1-4 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45

full12/22/24 Face to Face: Fear to Fiata8094d3f-5b78-4293-8d37-5f0d123bd3a2Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: God Is Love (2024) Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 356: God Is Love (2024)6f865714-edb3-4965-a04a-fc6364e6c23dSat, 21 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: We Dare to Say (2024) When we pray the Our Father, we are invited to pray with “filial boldness” as children of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we are God’s adopted sons and daughters, and so because of that, we are able to call him “Abba, Father.” He also emphasizes that because of this adoption we are called to “continual conversion and new life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2777-2785. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we pray the Our Father, we are invited to pray with “filial boldness” as children of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we are God’s adopted sons and daughters, and so because of that, we are able to call him “Abba, Father.” He also emphasizes that because of this adoption we are called to “continual conversion and new life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2777-2785. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 356: We Dare to Say (2024)55ea32f9-7c31-4798-a1d8-b86fa0413841Sat, 21 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: We Dare to Say (2024) When we pray the Our Father, we are invited to pray with “filial boldness” as children of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we are God’s adopted sons and daughters, and so because of that, we are able to call him “Abba, Father.” He also emphasizes that because of this adoption we are called to “continual conversion and new life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2777-2785. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we pray the Our Father, we are invited to pray with “filial boldness” as children of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we are God’s adopted sons and daughters, and so because of that, we are able to call him “Abba, Father.” He also emphasizes that because of this adoption we are called to “continual conversion and new life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2777-2785. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 356: We Dare to Say (2024)fc3d81b2-af43-4c48-b076-64e1149a1d45Sat, 21 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: God Is Love (2024) Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 356: God Is Love (2024)7f7689db-6355-439e-9615-f8faf37142f8Sat, 21 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: God Is Love (2024) Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 356: God Is Love (2024)f2483f14-8b50-42c8-a8c4-7ce47266348cSat, 21 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: God Is Love (2024) Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 356: God Is Love (2024)cdea6726-79fb-4081-94d0-d2444b2fde0bSat, 21 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChrist LightEmily licked the icing off her fingers and carefully added another snowflake sprinkle to her Christmas cookie. Christmas parties were the best! She grinned as she looked around the table at her friends. Some of them were already devouring their cookies piled with sweet decorations. "All right, kids! While you finish decorating your cookies, I have a special story to tell you," said Emily's mom. One of the other moms started passing around oranges while Emily's mom answered a question. "No, they aren't to eat just yet. We have to do something with them first! I was looking up different Christmas traditions from other countries and found this really cool one from Germany in the 1700s."The children now each had a candle, four toothpicks, dried fruit, and a red ribbon next to their oranges. "This is what they did," Emily's mom said, holding up an orange. "The orange stands for the world. God loved our world so much that He sent His Son to save us. Jesus died on the cross to pay the price of our sins and then rose from the dead so we could have eternal life. That's what the red ribbon stands for--the blood of Jesus. Take your ribbon and glue it around your orange." "What are the toothpicks for?" Emily asked curiously. "We put the four toothpicks in our orange pointing different directions for north, south, east, and west," her mom explained. "Jesus wants us to spread the good news that He saves all over the world! The dried fruit go on the ends to remind us that when Jesus is our Savior we have the fruit of the Spirit. What are they?" Some of the kids murmured, "Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.""Is the candle for 'this little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine'?" Wyatt sang with his eyes sparkling. "How did you know, Wyatt? Yes, we're all going to place our candle inside the top of our orange and the grown-ups will light them. This thing you created is called a Christingle, and it's a symbol of Christ's light in us. If you know Jesus as your Savior, you are the light of the world. Kids, let your light shine for Jesus this Christmas!" –Savannah Coleman

Emily licked the icing off her fingers and carefully added another snowflake sprinkle to her Christmas cookie. Christmas parties were the best! She grinned as she looked around the table at her friends. Some of them were already devouring their cookies piled with sweet decorations. "All right, kids! While you finish decorating your cookies, I have a special story to tell you," said Emily's mom. One of the other moms started passing around oranges while Emily's mom answered a question. "No, they aren't to eat just yet. We have to do something with them first! I was looking up different Christmas traditions from other countries and found this really cool one from Germany in the 1700s."The children now each had a candle, four toothpicks, dried fruit, and a red ribbon next to their oranges. "This is what they did," Emily's mom said, holding up an orange. "The orange stands for the world. God loved our world so much that He sent His Son to save us. Jesus died on the cross to pay the price of our sins and then rose from the dead so we could have eternal life. That's what the red ribbon stands for--the blood of Jesus. Take your ribbon and glue it around your orange." "What are the toothpicks for?" Emily asked curiously. "We put the four toothpicks in our orange pointing different directions for north, south, east, and west," her mom explained. "Jesus wants us to spread the good news that He saves all over the world! The dried fruit go on the ends to remind us that when Jesus is our Savior we have the fruit of the Spirit. What are they?" Some of the kids murmured, "Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.""Is the candle for 'this little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine'?" Wyatt sang with his eyes sparkling. "How did you know, Wyatt? Yes, we're all going to place our candle inside the top of our orange and the grown-ups will light them. This thing you created is called a Christingle, and it's a symbol of Christ's light in us. If you know Jesus as your Savior, you are the light of the world. Kids, let your light shine for Jesus this Christmas!" –Savannah Coleman

Christ Light3101da58-189b-4721-baa3-0839f510cd1dSat, 21 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Christ Light Bible Reading: Matthew 5:14-16; John 3:16-21 Emily licked the icing off her fingers and carefully added another snowflake sprinkle to her Christmas cookie. Christmas parties were the best! She grinned as she looked around the table at her friends. Some of them were already devouring their cookies piled with sweet decorations. “All right, kids! While you finish decorating your cookies, I have a special story to tell you,” said Emily’s mom. One of the other moms started passing around oranges while Emily’s mom answered a question. “No, they aren’t to eat just yet. We have to do something with them first! I was looking up different Christmas traditions from other countries and found this really cool one from Germany in the 1700s.” The children now each had a candle, four toothpicks, dried fruit, and a red ribbon next to their oranges. “This is what they did,” Emily’s mom said, holding up an orange. “The orange stands for the world. God loved our world so much that He sent His Son to save us. Jesus died on the cross to pay the price of our sins and then rose from the dead so we could have eternal life. That’s what the red ribbon stands for–the blood of Jesus. Take your ribbon and glue it around your orange.” “What are the toothpicks for?” Emily asked curiously. “We put the four toothpicks in our orange pointing different directions for north, south, east, and west,” her mom explained. “Jesus wants us to spread the good news that He saves all over the world! The dried fruit go on the ends to remind us that when Jesus is our Savior we have the fruit of the Spirit. What are they?” Some of the kids murmured, “Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” “Is the candle for ‘this little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine’?” Wyatt sang with his eyes sparkling. “How did you know, Wyatt? Yes, we’re all going to place our candle inside the top of our orange and the grown-ups will light them. This thing you created is called a Christingle, and it’s a symbol of Christ’s light in us. If you know Jesus as your Savior, you are the light of the world. Kids, let your light shine for Jesus this Christmas!” –Savannah Coleman How About You?Did you know that the Bible says if you are a child of God, you are the light of the world? Light was made to shine, not be hidden! Share with others the good news of Jesus coming into the world to save us. Trust Him to empower you to show the fruit of the Spirit in the way you treat others. Shine Jesus’s light to those around you so they can see His goodness and love in you. Today’s Key Verse:You are the light of the world…let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (NIV) (Matthew 5:14, 16) Today’s Key Thought:Let Christ’s light shine in you

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:14-16; John 3:16-21 Emily licked the icing off her fingers and carefully added another snowflake sprinkle to her Christmas cookie. Christmas parties were the best! She grinned as she looked around the table at her friends. Some of them were already devouring their cookies piled with sweet decorations. “All right, kids! While you finish decorating your cookies, I have a special story to tell you,” said Emily’s mom. One of the other moms started passing around oranges while Emily’s mom answered a question. “No, they aren’t to eat just yet. We have to do something with them first! I was looking up different Christmas traditions from other countries and found this really cool one from Germany in the 1700s.” The children now each had a candle, four toothpicks, dried fruit, and a red ribbon next to their oranges. “This is what they did,” Emily’s mom said, holding up an orange. “The orange stands for the world. God loved our world so much that He sent His Son to save us. Jesus died on the cross to pay the price of our sins and then rose from the dead so we could have eternal life. That’s what the red ribbon stands for–the blood of Jesus. Take your ribbon and glue it around your orange.” “What are the toothpicks for?” Emily asked curiously. “We put the four toothpicks in our orange pointing different directions for north, south, east, and west,” her mom explained. “Jesus wants us to spread the good news that He saves all over the world! The dried fruit go on the ends to remind us that when Jesus is our Savior we have the fruit of the Spirit. What are they?” Some of the kids murmured, “Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” “Is the candle for ‘this little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine’?” Wyatt sang with his eyes sparkling. “How did you know, Wyatt? Yes, we’re all going to place our candle inside the top of our orange and the grown-ups will light them. This thing you created is called a Christingle, and it’s a symbol of Christ’s light in us. If you know Jesus as your Savior, you are the light of the world. Kids, let your light shine for Jesus this Christmas!” –Savannah Coleman How About You?Did you know that the Bible says if you are a child of God, you are the light of the world? Light was made to shine, not be hidden! Share with others the good news of Jesus coming into the world to save us. Trust Him to empower you to show the fruit of the Spirit in the way you treat others. Shine Jesus’s light to those around you so they can see His goodness and love in you. Today’s Key Verse:You are the light of the world…let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (NIV) (Matthew 5:14, 16) Today’s Key Thought:Let Christ’s light shine in you

Christ Light f3d56d37-43f5-4176-9616-37f310e65d07Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagswhat people think of you doesn't matterHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks through the fear of man. We all struggle with other's people's have to say about us and what they think of us but we are called to look to Jesus and seek approval from Him only - our spotless, perfect, and flawless Father. "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation." Isaiah 12:2 _____________________________________________  ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks through the fear of man. We all struggle with other's people's have to say about us and what they think of us but we are called to look to Jesus and seek approval from Him only - our spotless, perfect, and flawless Father. "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation." Isaiah 12:2 _____________________________________________  ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullwhat people think of you doesn't matter1f385846-f1cb-4cb7-a788-c4b6539e6336Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +00002671https://216.73.216.191/allTagswhat people think of you doesn't matterHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks through the fear of man. We all struggle with other's people's have to say about us and what they think of us but we are called to look to Jesus and seek approval from Him only - our spotless, perfect, and flawless Father. "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation." Isaiah 12:2 _____________________________________________  ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks through the fear of man. We all struggle with other's people's have to say about us and what they think of us but we are called to look to Jesus and seek approval from Him only - our spotless, perfect, and flawless Father. "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation." Isaiah 12:2 _____________________________________________  ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullwhat people think of you doesn't matter5a783e10-3879-4f3f-9b7d-ec30f7922faaFri, 20 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChristmas | Girls Gone BibleHiiiii GGB:)   Christmas isn’t just about gifts and celebrations—it’s about Jesus. In this episode we talk about how accepting Him as your Lord and Savior is the key to salvation and the true meaning of the season.   We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GIRLSGONEBIBLE and get on your way to being your best self.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

Hiiiii GGB:)   Christmas isn’t just about gifts and celebrations—it’s about Jesus. In this episode we talk about how accepting Him as your Lord and Savior is the key to salvation and the true meaning of the season.   We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GIRLSGONEBIBLE and get on your way to being your best self.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullChristmas | Girls Gone Biblea6a70a7e-78fa-4379-b073-1d1020ecfe54Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 192: The Fire In The Booth That Would Have Destroyed My Brand: Charlie Sloth In this episode, you'll learn how Charlie Sloth, renowned DJ and music entrepreneur, stays true to his values whilst building and scaling a global brand. Featuring tough decisions, lessons on authenticity, and the role of integrity in creating a successful brand. Head to https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 to claim your credit. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//TIVYc9ZjNu Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//eF0IPuWwsPb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn how Charlie Sloth, renowned DJ and music entrepreneur, stays true to his values whilst building and scaling a global brand. Featuring tough decisions, lessons on authenticity, and the role of integrity in creating a successful brand. Head to https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 to claim your credit. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//TIVYc9ZjNu Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//eF0IPuWwsPb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 192: The Fire In The Booth That Would Have Destroyed My Brand: Charlie Sloth bd638935-eeb8-44af-a425-2aed1ffb8936Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000501https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: The Things of This World (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 355: The Things of This World (2024)32c96366-72d9-413c-b2a8-0f73e2f6f48bFri, 20 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: Summary of the Lord’s Prayer (2024) The In-Brief, or the “nugget day”, for the article on the Lord’s Prayer, emphasizes that understanding the identity of God is essential when it comes to our relationship with God. God is not a tyrant or dictator. He is our good Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2773-2776. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The In-Brief, or the “nugget day”, for the article on the Lord’s Prayer, emphasizes that understanding the identity of God is essential when it comes to our relationship with God. God is not a tyrant or dictator. He is our good Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2773-2776. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 355: Summary of the Lord’s Prayer (2024)f479ff71-8496-4cb8-af85-7b8dda7be49bFri, 20 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: Summary of the Lord’s Prayer (2024) The In-Brief, or the “nugget day”, for the article on the Lord’s Prayer, emphasizes that understanding the identity of God is essential when it comes to our relationship with God. God is not a tyrant or dictator. He is our good Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2773-2776. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The In-Brief, or the “nugget day”, for the article on the Lord’s Prayer, emphasizes that understanding the identity of God is essential when it comes to our relationship with God. God is not a tyrant or dictator. He is our good Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2773-2776. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 355: Summary of the Lord’s Prayer (2024)cb1219e0-9487-4370-b492-bdd338278231Fri, 20 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: The Things of This World (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 355: The Things of This World (2024)197069dc-b82c-4447-a008-427b3ebd54bfFri, 20 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: The Things of This World (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 355: The Things of This World (2024)a6066f70-69ac-4191-9d80-95855a38a666Fri, 20 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: The Things of This World (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 355: The Things of This World (2024)b1bd955e-8bf1-466a-848f-7cb49d2922acFri, 20 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUFOS and The DemonicWant to give an awesome gift? Consider the #1 Digital Frame as named by Wirecutter. Listeners $35 off at AuraFrames.com

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fullUFOS and The Demonic4c089c81-d899-4b9e-85a9-e527c889b5a6Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:05:56 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRest Is BestJade squeezed her new teddy bear tight as she ran to the living room. She waded through piles of wrapping paper to find the family Bible on the coffee table. "Momma," she said as she walked into the kitchen and found her mother rolling out pie dough on the counter. "We almost forgot to read the Christmas story! We always read it on Christmas after we open our presents.""I didn't forget, Jade. We just don't have time this year," Mom said. "I need to finish making the pecan pie we're taking to Grandma's and shovel the driveway so we can get the car out of the garage, and we need to leave in forty-five minutes or we'll be late." Mom punctuated her list with a sigh. "Maybe we can read it tomorrow instead."Defeated, Jade walked back to the living room. She plopped down in the crumpled wrapping paper and looked at her teddy bear."What should I name you?" Jade asked the stuffed animal as she touched the pink bow on the bear's head. "I know," she said, "Martha!"Jade furrowed her brow. She thought about the story of Mary and Martha she learned in Sunday school and realized Martha sounded a lot like her mom.Jade returned to the kitchen. "I think you're being Martha," she timidly told her mom as she sat down at the counter."Martha?" Mom asked. "Who is Martha?""In the Bible, Jesus visits two sisters, Mary and Martha. Martha spent so much time cleaning and cooking that she didn't get to spend any time with Jesus. But Mary decided spending time with Jesus was more important than anything else." Jade looked down at the floor. "I think you're letting Christmas be more important than spending time with Jesus."Mom's face softened. "Thank you, Jade. You're absolutely right. I got caught up in all the work that goes along with the holiday. Even good things, like making a pie for family, can be bad when they keep us from taking time to rest with Jesus so He can refresh our souls and remind us of His love."Mom put down the rolling pin and smiled at Jade. "Come on, little Mary. Let's go read the Christmas story by the tree. Grandma won't mind if we're a little late." –Nicole Kraayenbrink

Jade squeezed her new teddy bear tight as she ran to the living room. She waded through piles of wrapping paper to find the family Bible on the coffee table. "Momma," she said as she walked into the kitchen and found her mother rolling out pie dough on the counter. "We almost forgot to read the Christmas story! We always read it on Christmas after we open our presents.""I didn't forget, Jade. We just don't have time this year," Mom said. "I need to finish making the pecan pie we're taking to Grandma's and shovel the driveway so we can get the car out of the garage, and we need to leave in forty-five minutes or we'll be late." Mom punctuated her list with a sigh. "Maybe we can read it tomorrow instead."Defeated, Jade walked back to the living room. She plopped down in the crumpled wrapping paper and looked at her teddy bear."What should I name you?" Jade asked the stuffed animal as she touched the pink bow on the bear's head. "I know," she said, "Martha!"Jade furrowed her brow. She thought about the story of Mary and Martha she learned in Sunday school and realized Martha sounded a lot like her mom.Jade returned to the kitchen. "I think you're being Martha," she timidly told her mom as she sat down at the counter."Martha?" Mom asked. "Who is Martha?""In the Bible, Jesus visits two sisters, Mary and Martha. Martha spent so much time cleaning and cooking that she didn't get to spend any time with Jesus. But Mary decided spending time with Jesus was more important than anything else." Jade looked down at the floor. "I think you're letting Christmas be more important than spending time with Jesus."Mom's face softened. "Thank you, Jade. You're absolutely right. I got caught up in all the work that goes along with the holiday. Even good things, like making a pie for family, can be bad when they keep us from taking time to rest with Jesus so He can refresh our souls and remind us of His love."Mom put down the rolling pin and smiled at Jade. "Come on, little Mary. Let's go read the Christmas story by the tree. Grandma won't mind if we're a little late." –Nicole Kraayenbrink

Rest Is Best6f1084e8-5e02-4f5d-b12a-024d4567638dFri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Rest Is Best Bible Reading: Luke 10:38-42 Jade squeezed her new teddy bear tight as she ran to the living room. She waded through piles of wrapping paper to find the family Bible on the coffee table. “Momma,” she said as she walked into the kitchen and found her mother rolling out pie dough on the counter. “We almost forgot to read the Christmas story! We always read it on Christmas after we open our presents.” “I didn’t forget, Jade. We just don’t have time this year,” Mom said. “I need to finish making the pecan pie we’re taking to Grandma’s and shovel the driveway so we can get the car out of the garage, and we need to leave in forty-five minutes or we’ll be late.” Mom punctuated her list with a sigh. “Maybe we can read it tomorrow instead.” Defeated, Jade walked back to the living room. She plopped down in the crumpled wrapping paper and looked at her teddy bear. “What should I name you?” Jade asked the stuffed animal as she touched the pink bow on the bear’s head. “I know,” she said, “Martha!” Jade furrowed her brow. She thought about the story of Mary and Martha she learned in Sunday school and realized Martha sounded a lot like her mom. Jade returned to the kitchen. “I think you’re being Martha,” she timidly told her mom as she sat down at the counter. “Martha?” Mom asked. “Who is Martha?” “In the Bible, Jesus visits two sisters, Mary and Martha. Martha spent so much time cleaning and cooking that she didn’t get to spend any time with Jesus. But Mary decided spending time with Jesus was more important than anything else.” Jade looked down at the floor. “I think you’re letting Christmas be more important than spending time with Jesus.” Mom’s face softened. “Thank you, Jade. You’re absolutely right. I got caught up in all the work that goes along with the holiday. Even good things, like making a pie for family, can be bad when they keep us from taking time to rest with Jesus so He can refresh our souls and remind us of His love.” Mom put down the rolling pin and smiled at Jade. “Come on, little Mary. Let’s go read the Christmas story by the tree. Grandma won’t mind if we’re a little late.” –Nicole Kraayenbrink How About You?Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed this Christmas season by all the presents to wrap or family parties to attend? Even good things can be bad when they keep us so busy that we don’t have time for God. Don’t let this year’s holiday festivities keep you from spending time with Jesus. Take a moment each day to rest in His presence and remember that Christmas is all about what He did for you. Today’s Key Verse:Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (NIV) (Matthew 11:28) Today’s Key Thought:Take time to rest in Jesus

Bible Reading: Luke 10:38-42 Jade squeezed her new teddy bear tight as she ran to the living room. She waded through piles of wrapping paper to find the family Bible on the coffee table. “Momma,” she said as she walked into the kitchen and found her mother rolling out pie dough on the counter. “We almost forgot to read the Christmas story! We always read it on Christmas after we open our presents.” “I didn’t forget, Jade. We just don’t have time this year,” Mom said. “I need to finish making the pecan pie we’re taking to Grandma’s and shovel the driveway so we can get the car out of the garage, and we need to leave in forty-five minutes or we’ll be late.” Mom punctuated her list with a sigh. “Maybe we can read it tomorrow instead.” Defeated, Jade walked back to the living room. She plopped down in the crumpled wrapping paper and looked at her teddy bear. “What should I name you?” Jade asked the stuffed animal as she touched the pink bow on the bear’s head. “I know,” she said, “Martha!” Jade furrowed her brow. She thought about the story of Mary and Martha she learned in Sunday school and realized Martha sounded a lot like her mom. Jade returned to the kitchen. “I think you’re being Martha,” she timidly told her mom as she sat down at the counter. “Martha?” Mom asked. “Who is Martha?” “In the Bible, Jesus visits two sisters, Mary and Martha. Martha spent so much time cleaning and cooking that she didn’t get to spend any time with Jesus. But Mary decided spending time with Jesus was more important than anything else.” Jade looked down at the floor. “I think you’re letting Christmas be more important than spending time with Jesus.” Mom’s face softened. “Thank you, Jade. You’re absolutely right. I got caught up in all the work that goes along with the holiday. Even good things, like making a pie for family, can be bad when they keep us from taking time to rest with Jesus so He can refresh our souls and remind us of His love.” Mom put down the rolling pin and smiled at Jade. “Come on, little Mary. Let’s go read the Christmas story by the tree. Grandma won’t mind if we’re a little late.” –Nicole Kraayenbrink How About You?Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed this Christmas season by all the presents to wrap or family parties to attend? Even good things can be bad when they keep us so busy that we don’t have time for God. Don’t let this year’s holiday festivities keep you from spending time with Jesus. Take a moment each day to rest in His presence and remember that Christmas is all about what He did for you. Today’s Key Verse:Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (NIV) (Matthew 11:28) Today’s Key Thought:Take time to rest in Jesus

Rest Is Best 3a129a93-1042-4c4d-8097-4b9ea0bf6559Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Is Our Time to Die? &quot;Does God take us when he feels like our time here is over?&quot; Fr. Mike tackles this question and examines the motivations behind it to show us why God made us and why our value doesn&#39;t lie in what we do in this life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;Does God take us when he feels like our time here is over?&quot; Fr. Mike tackles this question and examines the motivations behind it to show us why God made us and why our value doesn&#39;t lie in what we do in this life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Is Our Time to Die?d5fc7010-8ed9-4407-aa7d-350ba1c0a4efThu, 19 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Is Our Time to Die? &quot;Does God take us when he feels like our time here is over?&quot; Fr. Mike tackles this question and examines the motivations behind it to show us why God made us and why our value doesn&#39;t lie in what we do in this life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;Does God take us when he feels like our time here is over?&quot; Fr. Mike tackles this question and examines the motivations behind it to show us why God made us and why our value doesn&#39;t lie in what we do in this life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Is Our Time to Die?bd988426-c08a-4ee5-977b-ebbcd166318aThu, 19 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#898 - 1 Maccabees 9 – End of WarThis episode is part 13 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this episode, we see the death of Judas, but we also get to the end of the war under his brothers Jonathan and Simon. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 13 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this episode, we see the death of Judas, but we also get to the end of the war under his brothers Jonathan and Simon. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#898 - 1 Maccabees 9 – End of War6c09bbc7-4305-4fae-99d7-e49833c3c234Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +00001089https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Catholics Celebrate Christmas Better Than AnyoneThe Christmas season is a time for Catholics to celebrate, and our celebrations are longer, better, and more meaningful than the rest of the world. Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss the richness of Christmas traditions and how they improve everyone's lives. Find out why Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, the meaning of the term Xmas, and why we have multiple feast days we are told to enjoy within Christmastide. We also discuss the depths of the Protestants' historical revolt against Christmas and the secular attempt to rid it of its meaning. Join the conversation on how amazing this season is and how only those who are truly celebrating are following the Church's commands. We love to answer your questions so please send them to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com 🔴🔴 SHOW SPONSOR 🔴🔴 EXODUS 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman 🟢 To gain access to the full extended editions of the Catholic Gentleman Show, as well as gain all 19 sessions that help men increase their faith and become more equipped in life, head over to https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON ROSARY, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 19 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Christmas season is a time for Catholics to celebrate, and our celebrations are longer, better, and more meaningful than the rest of the world. Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss the richness of Christmas traditions and how they improve everyone's lives. Find out why Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, the meaning of the term Xmas, and why we have multiple feast days we are told to enjoy within Christmastide. We also discuss the depths of the Protestants' historical revolt against Christmas and the secular attempt to rid it of its meaning. Join the conversation on how amazing this season is and how only those who are truly celebrating are following the Church's commands. We love to answer your questions so please send them to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com 🔴🔴 SHOW SPONSOR 🔴🔴 EXODUS 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman 🟢 To gain access to the full extended editions of the Catholic Gentleman Show, as well as gain all 19 sessions that help men increase their faith and become more equipped in life, head over to https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON ROSARY, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 19 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow Catholics Celebrate Christmas Better Than Anyone85251a3e-40cd-401e-82b7-d1abdf8d82abThu, 19 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +00003939https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMartha Beck (Oprah's Life Coach): I Nearly Died, So I Stopped Lying! Why You're Anxious & How To Fix It! Fix Your Childhood Trauma!The world is becoming increasingly stressed and anxious, according to Oprah's life coach the solution to coping with modern times involve changing your brain Dr Martha Beck is a Harvard-trained sociologist and founder of the ‘Wayfinder Life Coach Training’ platform. She is host of the podcast ‘The Gathering Room’ and bestselling author of books such as, ‘The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self’. In this conversation, Dr Martha and Steven discuss anxiety, lying, how to fix childhood trauma, how to feel peace again, and the real reason anxiety levels are skyrocketing.  00:00 Intro 02:17 What Are You Aiming to Do With All Your Work? 05:12 What Is the Shift You're Predicting? 07:58 Who Are You in Terms of Your Qualifications? 10:24 Who Have You Worked With? 15:03 Why Did You Decide to Write a Book About Anxiety? 21:24 What Do We Need to Know About the Brain to Understand This All? 27:02 How Would I Switch Away From My Anxiety State Into My Creative State? 35:09 [Empty Timestamp – Possible Edit Note] 40:32 A Three-Step Process to Alleviate Anxiety on a Daily Basis 42:42 We Have to Be Gentle With Ourselves 47:23 The Anxiety Spiral 48:42 Car Horn [Noise Interruption] 53:51 What's Your View on the Suffering Between Men and Women? 58:09 Why Are Young Men Killing Themselves at Alarming Rates? 1:02:29 Your Experiences Growing Up 1:04:35 Facing Abuse as a Child 1:09:34 My Mum Knew He Was Abusing Me 1:15:16 Did Anything Happen to Them? 1:16:08 Forgiveness 1:16:24 Always Wanted to End My Life 1:18:01 Lying Makes You Weak 1:23:35 How Do We Find Our Meaning and Purpose? 1:25:55 What If You Don't Want to Do Something but Feel Like You Have To? 1:28:04 What Is Freedom? 1:30:06 How Different Is the Martha at 32 to Now? 1:36:11 This Light You Saw in Surgery 1:39:31 Why Did Truth Emerge From That? 1:44:10 How Do You Know What Your True Nature Is? 1:45:47 The Grieving Process 1:47:05 Being True About Your Sexuality 1:54:38 What Are the Lies We're Sold About Meaning and Purpose? 1:59:09 Advice for Someone Who Can't Find Their Purpose in Life 2:03:46 How Has the Internet Messed This All Up? 2:10:49 The Last Guest's Question Disclaimer: Advice regarding mental health concerns should always be sought from certified and qualified professionals. Follow Dr Martha:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/5Le3Vr1uqPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/JCbAdi3uqPb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/unTVO56uqPb  YouTube: You can pre-order Dr Martha’s book, ‘Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity and Finding Your Life’s Purpose by Martha Beck’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/KVHfpHdvqPb  Spotify: You can pre-order Dr Martha’s book, ‘Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity and Finding Your Life’s Purpose by Martha Beck’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/KVHfpHdvqPb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world is becoming increasingly stressed and anxious, according to Oprah's life coach the solution to coping with modern times involve changing your brain Dr Martha Beck is a Harvard-trained sociologist and founder of the ‘Wayfinder Life Coach Training’ platform. She is host of the podcast ‘The Gathering Room’ and bestselling author of books such as, ‘The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self’. In this conversation, Dr Martha and Steven discuss anxiety, lying, how to fix childhood trauma, how to feel peace again, and the real reason anxiety levels are skyrocketing.  00:00 Intro 02:17 What Are You Aiming to Do With All Your Work? 05:12 What Is the Shift You're Predicting? 07:58 Who Are You in Terms of Your Qualifications? 10:24 Who Have You Worked With? 15:03 Why Did You Decide to Write a Book About Anxiety? 21:24 What Do We Need to Know About the Brain to Understand This All? 27:02 How Would I Switch Away From My Anxiety State Into My Creative State? 35:09 [Empty Timestamp – Possible Edit Note] 40:32 A Three-Step Process to Alleviate Anxiety on a Daily Basis 42:42 We Have to Be Gentle With Ourselves 47:23 The Anxiety Spiral 48:42 Car Horn [Noise Interruption] 53:51 What's Your View on the Suffering Between Men and Women? 58:09 Why Are Young Men Killing Themselves at Alarming Rates? 1:02:29 Your Experiences Growing Up 1:04:35 Facing Abuse as a Child 1:09:34 My Mum Knew He Was Abusing Me 1:15:16 Did Anything Happen to Them? 1:16:08 Forgiveness 1:16:24 Always Wanted to End My Life 1:18:01 Lying Makes You Weak 1:23:35 How Do We Find Our Meaning and Purpose? 1:25:55 What If You Don't Want to Do Something but Feel Like You Have To? 1:28:04 What Is Freedom? 1:30:06 How Different Is the Martha at 32 to Now? 1:36:11 This Light You Saw in Surgery 1:39:31 Why Did Truth Emerge From That? 1:44:10 How Do You Know What Your True Nature Is? 1:45:47 The Grieving Process 1:47:05 Being True About Your Sexuality 1:54:38 What Are the Lies We're Sold About Meaning and Purpose? 1:59:09 Advice for Someone Who Can't Find Their Purpose in Life 2:03:46 How Has the Internet Messed This All Up? 2:10:49 The Last Guest's Question Disclaimer: Advice regarding mental health concerns should always be sought from certified and qualified professionals. Follow Dr Martha:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/5Le3Vr1uqPb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/JCbAdi3uqPb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/unTVO56uqPb  YouTube: You can pre-order Dr Martha’s book, ‘Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity and Finding Your Life’s Purpose by Martha Beck’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/KVHfpHdvqPb  Spotify: You can pre-order Dr Martha’s book, ‘Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity and Finding Your Life’s Purpose by Martha Beck’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/KVHfpHdvqPb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMartha Beck (Oprah's Life Coach): I Nearly Died, So I Stopped Lying! Why You're Anxious & How To Fix It! Fix Your Childhood Trauma!38c0c5d7-1749-4b66-bf5e-ea464fcc690cThu, 19 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +00008253https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2024)a7d3d5cf-2605-4e38-b07f-1ba5b204db2bThu, 19 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: The Prayer of the Church (2024) Through the Catechism, we learn more about the Lord’s Prayer and how it should be included in our personal prayers as well as in community during the liturgy of the Mass. In giving us the Our Father, Jesus models how we are to use this prayer to speak directly with the Father. Fr. Mike drives home that we receive the words to pray and also receive the Holy Spirit when saying this prayer. Together, the words and the Holy Spirit enable us to pray like Christ and become more like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2765-2772. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Through the Catechism, we learn more about the Lord’s Prayer and how it should be included in our personal prayers as well as in community during the liturgy of the Mass. In giving us the Our Father, Jesus models how we are to use this prayer to speak directly with the Father. Fr. Mike drives home that we receive the words to pray and also receive the Holy Spirit when saying this prayer. Together, the words and the Holy Spirit enable us to pray like Christ and become more like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2765-2772. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 354: The Prayer of the Church (2024)9da00d52-90a5-4aec-b572-5398bf8aac6cThu, 19 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: The Prayer of the Church (2024) Through the Catechism, we learn more about the Lord’s Prayer and how it should be included in our personal prayers as well as in community during the liturgy of the Mass. In giving us the Our Father, Jesus models how we are to use this prayer to speak directly with the Father. Fr. Mike drives home that we receive the words to pray and also receive the Holy Spirit when saying this prayer. Together, the words and the Holy Spirit enable us to pray like Christ and become more like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2765-2772. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Through the Catechism, we learn more about the Lord’s Prayer and how it should be included in our personal prayers as well as in community during the liturgy of the Mass. In giving us the Our Father, Jesus models how we are to use this prayer to speak directly with the Father. Fr. Mike drives home that we receive the words to pray and also receive the Holy Spirit when saying this prayer. Together, the words and the Holy Spirit enable us to pray like Christ and become more like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2765-2772. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 354: The Prayer of the Church (2024)f6fd2fdb-bc72-4624-a865-c1b90c01994eThu, 19 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2024)575154d2-01f7-4964-8cd2-122394619811Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2024)f8096909-e1fe-400e-a8f7-43b68d49adc6Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2024)520e424a-bb78-4b02-9531-e37dacb393b5Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrouble at the Airport"We're finally going to Seattle!" Mom exclaimed after checking in at the airport. "Attle?" Billy said. "Who's Attle?"Susan gave him a funny look. "We're going to see Grandma." Billy tried but failed to hide his smile. "Mom just said we're going to see Attle."Susan groaned. "Seattle. The city." Billy laughed. As they waited at the security gate, Mom asked, "Billy, are all your toy cars in your backpack?"Billy placed his backpack on the conveyor belt. "Sure are!" All except the Formula One race car in his pocket--his favorite. But nobody would see it.Mom and Susan emptied their pockets into the bin and walked through the metal detector first. When Billy entered, a buzzer blared. He froze. Busted.Immediately a security guard stopped him. "Empty your pockets." Billy handed over his race car. The officer inspected the toy and made Billy walk through the metal detector again, this time with empty pockets.Once he had cleared the checkpoint, Billy walked to where Mom and Susan were waiting for him. He held up both hands. "Sorry."Mom shook her head as they started for their gate. "Billy, you thought if I didn't see the race car, the metal detector would miss it too, is that it?"He shrugged. "I guess I thought I had everyone fooled.""Well, if you're ever tempted to fool me--or anyone else--again, remember you can't hide things from God. He knows what's in our pockets--and in our hearts too."Billy thought for a second. "He even knows what I'm thinking, right?"Mom nodded. "Every thought."Susan grinned. "He even knows when you're not thinking. You really thought you could slip a race car through security?"Billy sighed. "It wasn't my finest moment, I'll admit." "The good news is that even though God knows everything about us, He still loves us and forgives us for our wrongs," said Mom. "We don't ever have to hide anything from Him because Jesus paid the price for all our sins on the cross."Billy stuffed the race car deep in his pocket. Every time he saw that car, he'd remember that he could never hide anything from God. –Matt Shoemaker

"We're finally going to Seattle!" Mom exclaimed after checking in at the airport. "Attle?" Billy said. "Who's Attle?"Susan gave him a funny look. "We're going to see Grandma." Billy tried but failed to hide his smile. "Mom just said we're going to see Attle."Susan groaned. "Seattle. The city." Billy laughed. As they waited at the security gate, Mom asked, "Billy, are all your toy cars in your backpack?"Billy placed his backpack on the conveyor belt. "Sure are!" All except the Formula One race car in his pocket--his favorite. But nobody would see it.Mom and Susan emptied their pockets into the bin and walked through the metal detector first. When Billy entered, a buzzer blared. He froze. Busted.Immediately a security guard stopped him. "Empty your pockets." Billy handed over his race car. The officer inspected the toy and made Billy walk through the metal detector again, this time with empty pockets.Once he had cleared the checkpoint, Billy walked to where Mom and Susan were waiting for him. He held up both hands. "Sorry."Mom shook her head as they started for their gate. "Billy, you thought if I didn't see the race car, the metal detector would miss it too, is that it?"He shrugged. "I guess I thought I had everyone fooled.""Well, if you're ever tempted to fool me--or anyone else--again, remember you can't hide things from God. He knows what's in our pockets--and in our hearts too."Billy thought for a second. "He even knows what I'm thinking, right?"Mom nodded. "Every thought."Susan grinned. "He even knows when you're not thinking. You really thought you could slip a race car through security?"Billy sighed. "It wasn't my finest moment, I'll admit." "The good news is that even though God knows everything about us, He still loves us and forgives us for our wrongs," said Mom. "We don't ever have to hide anything from Him because Jesus paid the price for all our sins on the cross."Billy stuffed the race car deep in his pocket. Every time he saw that car, he'd remember that he could never hide anything from God. –Matt Shoemaker

Trouble at the Airportd3776483-f511-454b-9f46-a6baaf7fa234Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Trouble at the Airport Bible Reading: Psalm 139:1-6, 23-24; Jeremiah 17:9-10; Hebrews 4:13 “We’re finally going to Seattle!” Mom exclaimed after checking in at the airport. “Attle?” Billy said. “Who’s Attle?” Susan gave him a funny look. “We’re going to see Grandma.” Billy tried but failed to hide his smile. “Mom just said we’re going to see Attle.” Susan groaned. “Seattle. The city.” Billy laughed. As they waited at the security gate, Mom asked, “Billy, are all your toy cars in your backpack?” Billy placed his backpack on the conveyor belt. “Sure are!” All except the Formula One race car in his pocket–his favorite. But nobody would see it. Mom and Susan emptied their pockets into the bin and walked through the metal detector first. When Billy entered, a buzzer blared. He froze. Busted. Immediately a security guard stopped him. “Empty your pockets.” Billy handed over his race car. The officer inspected the toy and made Billy walk through the metal detector again, this time with empty pockets. Once he had cleared the checkpoint, Billy walked to where Mom and Susan were waiting for him. He held up both hands. “Sorry.” Mom shook her head as they started for their gate. “Billy, you thought if I didn’t see the race car, the metal detector would miss it too, is that it?” He shrugged. “I guess I thought I had everyone fooled.” “Well, if you’re ever tempted to fool me–or anyone else–again, remember you can’t hide things from God. He knows what’s in our pockets–and in our hearts too.” Billy thought for a second. “He even knows what I’m thinking, right?” Mom nodded. “Every thought.” Susan grinned. “He even knows when you’re not thinking. You really thought you could slip a race car through security?” Billy sighed. “It wasn’t my finest moment, I’ll admit.” “The good news is that even though God knows everything about us, He still loves us and forgives us for our wrongs,” said Mom. “We don’t ever have to hide anything from Him because Jesus paid the price for all our sins on the cross.” Billy stuffed the race car deep in his pocket. Every time he saw that car, he’d remember that he could never hide anything from God. –Matt Shoemaker How About You?Have you ever done something you shouldn’t have and tried to hide it? Our human hearts are naturally sinful, and sometimes we try to hide our wrongs. But God sees our sin–He knows everything about us and loves us anyway! And He offers us forgiveness through Jesus, who took the punishment for our sin. If there’s a sin that’s bothering you, don’t try to hide it. Confess it to Jesus, and consider talking to a trusted Christian adult about it too. Today’s Key Verse:Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. (NIV) (Hebrews 4:13) Today’s Key Thought:God sees the unseen

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:1-6, 23-24; Jeremiah 17:9-10; Hebrews 4:13 “We’re finally going to Seattle!” Mom exclaimed after checking in at the airport. “Attle?” Billy said. “Who’s Attle?” Susan gave him a funny look. “We’re going to see Grandma.” Billy tried but failed to hide his smile. “Mom just said we’re going to see Attle.” Susan groaned. “Seattle. The city.” Billy laughed. As they waited at the security gate, Mom asked, “Billy, are all your toy cars in your backpack?” Billy placed his backpack on the conveyor belt. “Sure are!” All except the Formula One race car in his pocket–his favorite. But nobody would see it. Mom and Susan emptied their pockets into the bin and walked through the metal detector first. When Billy entered, a buzzer blared. He froze. Busted. Immediately a security guard stopped him. “Empty your pockets.” Billy handed over his race car. The officer inspected the toy and made Billy walk through the metal detector again, this time with empty pockets. Once he had cleared the checkpoint, Billy walked to where Mom and Susan were waiting for him. He held up both hands. “Sorry.” Mom shook her head as they started for their gate. “Billy, you thought if I didn’t see the race car, the metal detector would miss it too, is that it?” He shrugged. “I guess I thought I had everyone fooled.” “Well, if you’re ever tempted to fool me–or anyone else–again, remember you can’t hide things from God. He knows what’s in our pockets–and in our hearts too.” Billy thought for a second. “He even knows what I’m thinking, right?” Mom nodded. “Every thought.” Susan grinned. “He even knows when you’re not thinking. You really thought you could slip a race car through security?” Billy sighed. “It wasn’t my finest moment, I’ll admit.” “The good news is that even though God knows everything about us, He still loves us and forgives us for our wrongs,” said Mom. “We don’t ever have to hide anything from Him because Jesus paid the price for all our sins on the cross.” Billy stuffed the race car deep in his pocket. Every time he saw that car, he’d remember that he could never hide anything from God. –Matt Shoemaker How About You?Have you ever done something you shouldn’t have and tried to hide it? Our human hearts are naturally sinful, and sometimes we try to hide our wrongs. But God sees our sin–He knows everything about us and loves us anyway! And He offers us forgiveness through Jesus, who took the punishment for our sin. If there’s a sin that’s bothering you, don’t try to hide it. Confess it to Jesus, and consider talking to a trusted Christian adult about it too. Today’s Key Verse:Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. (NIV) (Hebrews 4:13) Today’s Key Thought:God sees the unseen

Trouble at the Airport d0f61e09-d2ab-4e75-ae43-727ec4d4bb8bThu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#356: Oh Little Town of BethlehemMicah 5:2, John 3:16-18, &amp; Luke 2:1-7 Today we learn what a prophet is when we introduce Micah. We discuss how Micah specifically told where Jesus would be born and we follow the journey God put Mary and Joseph on to get them from Nazareth to Bethlehem. God used different people, events, etc but it allllllll happened just as He said it would. This story also drives home John 3:16-18; that God sent his son Jesus, not to condemn the World, but to save us through Jesus. What a precious gift this is! To engage more with this episode, you can grab a map and show your kids Nazareth and Bethlehem so they see where Mary and Jospeh traveled or join our Patreon page to get the activity and coloring page. You can also listen to the song "Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem." Merry Christmas! -------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Micah 5:2, John 3:16-18, &amp; Luke 2:1-7 Today we learn what a prophet is when we introduce Micah. We discuss how Micah specifically told where Jesus would be born and we follow the journey God put Mary and Joseph on to get them from Nazareth to Bethlehem. God used different people, events, etc but it allllllll happened just as He said it would. This story also drives home John 3:16-18; that God sent his son Jesus, not to condemn the World, but to save us through Jesus. What a precious gift this is! To engage more with this episode, you can grab a map and show your kids Nazareth and Bethlehem so they see where Mary and Jospeh traveled or join our Patreon page to get the activity and coloring page. You can also listen to the song "Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem." Merry Christmas! -------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!&nbsp; To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#356: Oh Little Town of Bethleheme0035773-0182-4b99-9d6e-7d7e16db5275Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000746https://216.73.216.191/allTags Candy Canes at Christmas Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-16 “Look! I had just the right amount of string to attach the candy cane message about Jesus to each candy cane!” Loralee declared. “Great! Now we’re ready to deliver them,” Loralee’s mother replied. That afternoon, Loralee and her mother knocked on doors in their neighborhood. As they strolled from house to house in crisp, cool weather, Loralee looked forward to talking with people about how the red-and-white-striped candy told the message of Jesus and the sacrifice He made to forgive people for their sins. Standing on a broad porch, Loralee handed a candy cane to her neighbor Miss Zelda. “I like this candy, but I’m not sure I’ll read the little story about Jesus.” Miss Zelda smiled and shut the door. As Loralee and her mom turned back to the sidewalk, Loralee sighed. “Mama, I don’t know if this is doing any good.” “What do you mean?” asked Mama. “Most of our neighbors weren’t home, so we just left the candy canes hanging on their doorknobs. And the ones who were home didn’t seem to care about Jesus being the real reason for Christmas.” “Loralee, you want others to know about Jesus, right?” Mama asked. “Of course! I gave my life to Jesus last year and trusted Him to forgive my sins, and now I want our neighbors to trust in Him too so they can be God’s children.” “When you began a relationship with God as His child, do you know what He poured into your heart, Loralee?” Loralee scuffed her shoe on some fallen leaves. “I don’t know.” “His love! The Bible tells us He pours His love into our hearts.” Loralee smiled. “If God’s love is in my heart, that means I have God’s love to give to others.” “Exactly!” said Mama. “People may not want to talk about their beliefs or hear about Jesus, but because you have God’s love in you, you have something special to share. Just keep sharing God’s love with others and trust Him with the rest.” Loralee started walking faster. “Let’s go, Mama! We have more of God’s love to give to our neighbors today!” –Allison Wilson Lee How About You?Do you ever wonder if your acts of obedience to love others really matter? God’s Word tells us that when we trust Jesus to forgive our sins and give us new life in Him, He pours His love into our hearts. So when we show love to others, we’re sharing God’s love with them. That’s a very special gift to give! Even when no one seems to care, keep sharing God’s love and trust Him to use your gift to do good things. Today’s Key Verse:God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. (NIV) (Romans 5:5 ) Today’s Key Thought:God’s love is in His children

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-16 “Look! I had just the right amount of string to attach the candy cane message about Jesus to each candy cane!” Loralee declared. “Great! Now we’re ready to deliver them,” Loralee’s mother replied. That afternoon, Loralee and her mother knocked on doors in their neighborhood. As they strolled from house to house in crisp, cool weather, Loralee looked forward to talking with people about how the red-and-white-striped candy told the message of Jesus and the sacrifice He made to forgive people for their sins. Standing on a broad porch, Loralee handed a candy cane to her neighbor Miss Zelda. “I like this candy, but I’m not sure I’ll read the little story about Jesus.” Miss Zelda smiled and shut the door. As Loralee and her mom turned back to the sidewalk, Loralee sighed. “Mama, I don’t know if this is doing any good.” “What do you mean?” asked Mama. “Most of our neighbors weren’t home, so we just left the candy canes hanging on their doorknobs. And the ones who were home didn’t seem to care about Jesus being the real reason for Christmas.” “Loralee, you want others to know about Jesus, right?” Mama asked. “Of course! I gave my life to Jesus last year and trusted Him to forgive my sins, and now I want our neighbors to trust in Him too so they can be God’s children.” “When you began a relationship with God as His child, do you know what He poured into your heart, Loralee?” Loralee scuffed her shoe on some fallen leaves. “I don’t know.” “His love! The Bible tells us He pours His love into our hearts.” Loralee smiled. “If God’s love is in my heart, that means I have God’s love to give to others.” “Exactly!” said Mama. “People may not want to talk about their beliefs or hear about Jesus, but because you have God’s love in you, you have something special to share. Just keep sharing God’s love with others and trust Him with the rest.” Loralee started walking faster. “Let’s go, Mama! We have more of God’s love to give to our neighbors today!” –Allison Wilson Lee How About You?Do you ever wonder if your acts of obedience to love others really matter? God’s Word tells us that when we trust Jesus to forgive our sins and give us new life in Him, He pours His love into our hearts. So when we show love to others, we’re sharing God’s love with them. That’s a very special gift to give! Even when no one seems to care, keep sharing God’s love and trust Him to use your gift to do good things. Today’s Key Verse:God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. (NIV) (Romans 5:5 ) Today’s Key Thought:God’s love is in His children

Candy Canes at Christmas 8975965e-5712-4777-9469-1662feaaa502Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2024) Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2024)c1b906f3-476e-4e88-84d1-265d400b7c8fWed, 18 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: The Lord’s Prayer (2024) Diving into the Lord’s Prayer, we look at the origin, meaning, and significance of this prayer. The Catechism reveals the Our Father as “the summary of the whole Gospel” as it includes all that we believe. Fr. Mike helps us understand that this prayer focuses our hearts on the Father and prioritizes our desires. As we begin this prayer in the Father’s name, we know who we are addressing, and we know we can trust the Lord as our Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2759-2764. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Diving into the Lord’s Prayer, we look at the origin, meaning, and significance of this prayer. The Catechism reveals the Our Father as “the summary of the whole Gospel” as it includes all that we believe. Fr. Mike helps us understand that this prayer focuses our hearts on the Father and prioritizes our desires. As we begin this prayer in the Father’s name, we know who we are addressing, and we know we can trust the Lord as our Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2759-2764. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 353: The Lord’s Prayer (2024)d649556e-7803-4a10-9f77-cc2a91916717Wed, 18 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: The Lord’s Prayer (2024) Diving into the Lord’s Prayer, we look at the origin, meaning, and significance of this prayer. The Catechism reveals the Our Father as “the summary of the whole Gospel” as it includes all that we believe. Fr. Mike helps us understand that this prayer focuses our hearts on the Father and prioritizes our desires. As we begin this prayer in the Father’s name, we know who we are addressing, and we know we can trust the Lord as our Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2759-2764. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Diving into the Lord’s Prayer, we look at the origin, meaning, and significance of this prayer. The Catechism reveals the Our Father as “the summary of the whole Gospel” as it includes all that we believe. Fr. Mike helps us understand that this prayer focuses our hearts on the Father and prioritizes our desires. As we begin this prayer in the Father’s name, we know who we are addressing, and we know we can trust the Lord as our Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2759-2764. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 353: The Lord’s Prayer (2024)3516f861-079f-4549-bcef-2c6bdd66a8ccWed, 18 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2024) Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2024)18a068c5-458a-40d8-b814-657f162bdfdbWed, 18 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2024) Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2024)f1a7b0f0-7653-472f-826f-11f378829ce8Wed, 18 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2024) Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2024)56ff819a-1405-44de-a6a0-e56836f507f3Wed, 18 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCandy Canes at Christmas"Look! I had just the right amount of string to attach the candy cane message about Jesus to each candy cane!" Loralee declared."Great! Now we're ready to deliver them," Loralee's mother replied.That afternoon, Loralee and her mother knocked on doors in their neighborhood. As they strolled from house to house in crisp, cool weather, Loralee looked forward to talking with people about how the red-and-white-striped candy told the message of Jesus and the sacrifice He made to forgive people for their sins.Standing on a broad porch, Loralee handed a candy cane to her neighbor Miss Zelda. "I like this candy, but I'm not sure I'll read the little story about Jesus." Miss Zelda smiled and shut the door.As Loralee and her mom turned back to the sidewalk, Loralee sighed. "Mama, I don't know if this is doing any good.""What do you mean?" asked Mama."Most of our neighbors weren't home, so we just left the candy canes hanging on their doorknobs. And the ones who were home didn't seem to care about Jesus being the real reason for Christmas.""Loralee, you want others to know about Jesus, right?" Mama asked."Of course! I gave my life to Jesus last year and trusted Him to forgive my sins, and now I want our neighbors to trust in Him too so they can be God's children.""When you began a relationship with God as His child, do you know what He poured into your heart, Loralee?"Loralee scuffed her shoe on some fallen leaves. "I don't know.""His love! The Bible tells us He pours His love into our hearts."Loralee smiled. "If God's love is in my heart, that means I have God's love to give to others.""Exactly!" said Mama. "People may not want to talk about their beliefs or hear about Jesus, but because you have God's love in you, you have something special to share. Just keep sharing God's love with others and trust Him with the rest."Loralee started walking faster. "Let's go, Mama! We have more of God's love to give to our neighbors today!" –Allison Wilson Lee

"Look! I had just the right amount of string to attach the candy cane message about Jesus to each candy cane!" Loralee declared."Great! Now we're ready to deliver them," Loralee's mother replied.That afternoon, Loralee and her mother knocked on doors in their neighborhood. As they strolled from house to house in crisp, cool weather, Loralee looked forward to talking with people about how the red-and-white-striped candy told the message of Jesus and the sacrifice He made to forgive people for their sins.Standing on a broad porch, Loralee handed a candy cane to her neighbor Miss Zelda. "I like this candy, but I'm not sure I'll read the little story about Jesus." Miss Zelda smiled and shut the door.As Loralee and her mom turned back to the sidewalk, Loralee sighed. "Mama, I don't know if this is doing any good.""What do you mean?" asked Mama."Most of our neighbors weren't home, so we just left the candy canes hanging on their doorknobs. And the ones who were home didn't seem to care about Jesus being the real reason for Christmas.""Loralee, you want others to know about Jesus, right?" Mama asked."Of course! I gave my life to Jesus last year and trusted Him to forgive my sins, and now I want our neighbors to trust in Him too so they can be God's children.""When you began a relationship with God as His child, do you know what He poured into your heart, Loralee?"Loralee scuffed her shoe on some fallen leaves. "I don't know.""His love! The Bible tells us He pours His love into our hearts."Loralee smiled. "If God's love is in my heart, that means I have God's love to give to others.""Exactly!" said Mama. "People may not want to talk about their beliefs or hear about Jesus, but because you have God's love in you, you have something special to share. Just keep sharing God's love with others and trust Him with the rest."Loralee started walking faster. "Let's go, Mama! We have more of God's love to give to our neighbors today!" –Allison Wilson Lee

Candy Canes at Christmasfb7d1fe8-609d-4d12-9508-790cfaac5064Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Purified by Fire (2024) As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 352: Purified by Fire (2024)8b5cbd65-94cc-407b-bb38-953bf9b49dccTue, 17 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Summary of The Battle of Prayer (2024) Fr. Mike reviews this section of the Catechism, summarizing the battle of prayer and the prayer of the hour of Jesus. We are reminded that prayer is active, and we must engage in grace. The Catechism goes on to state that, “We pray as we live because we live as we pray.” In this, we see that God meets us where we are and wants us to pray always. Finally, Jesus’ prayer to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemane exemplifies humility, filial trust, honesty, and perseverance; modeling how we are to pray to the Father. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2752-2758. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike reviews this section of the Catechism, summarizing the battle of prayer and the prayer of the hour of Jesus. We are reminded that prayer is active, and we must engage in grace. The Catechism goes on to state that, “We pray as we live because we live as we pray.” In this, we see that God meets us where we are and wants us to pray always. Finally, Jesus’ prayer to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemane exemplifies humility, filial trust, honesty, and perseverance; modeling how we are to pray to the Father. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2752-2758. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 352: Summary of The Battle of Prayer (2024)e6204bc2-7922-4fa0-92ba-6981dc3c0d24Tue, 17 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Summary of The Battle of Prayer (2024) Fr. Mike reviews this section of the Catechism, summarizing the battle of prayer and the prayer of the hour of Jesus. We are reminded that prayer is active, and we must engage in grace. The Catechism goes on to state that, “We pray as we live because we live as we pray.” In this, we see that God meets us where we are and wants us to pray always. Finally, Jesus’ prayer to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemane exemplifies humility, filial trust, honesty, and perseverance; modeling how we are to pray to the Father. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2752-2758. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike reviews this section of the Catechism, summarizing the battle of prayer and the prayer of the hour of Jesus. We are reminded that prayer is active, and we must engage in grace. The Catechism goes on to state that, “We pray as we live because we live as we pray.” In this, we see that God meets us where we are and wants us to pray always. Finally, Jesus’ prayer to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemane exemplifies humility, filial trust, honesty, and perseverance; modeling how we are to pray to the Father. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2752-2758. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 352: Summary of The Battle of Prayer (2024)8c9cac12-9b73-43fa-889b-6364ac27d495Tue, 17 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Purified by Fire (2024) As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 352: Purified by Fire (2024)777da849-926b-4e6d-8a69-2fd392db2745Tue, 17 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Purified by Fire (2024) As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 352: Purified by Fire (2024)a6fb0591-cce2-4470-8081-d58389953a87Tue, 17 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Purified by Fire (2024) As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 352: Purified by Fire (2024)31fda3ab-f54f-4fee-bb84-4c723c21d52eTue, 17 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Creative CarolersBrenda put down the birthday card she'd gotten from her relatives. "Bobby, when's the last time we saw Aunt Vicky and Uncle Al?" Her brother shrugged. "It's been a long time. They're always too sick."Just then Dad walked into the kitchen, wiping his hands on a rag. "Hey, Dad," Bobby said. "Did you fix the go-cart yet?""Still working on it. But it's getting cold outside, so I wanted to get a warmer coat.""Dad," Brenda said, "how come we never see Aunt Vicky and Uncle Al anymore?"Dad grabbed a cookie and sat down. "Aunt Vicky has developed severe allergies to many foods, so it's hard to get together for dinner. And perfumes and other odors make her break out in a rash. And her immune system is really weak, so I'm afraid one of us might pass on a virus or something."Bobby frowned. "It seems like trying to visit them is more trouble than it's worth." Brenda gave her brother a surprised look. "I mean, I want to see them and everything," Bobby said. "But it seems like anything we do will just create problems."Dad thought for a moment. "You know how I've spent most of the day working on the go-cart?"Bobby and Brenda nodded. "This job should have taken an hour at the most, but things keep going wrong," said Dad. "I'm tempted to just throw the whole thing over the back fence into the field. I tell myself, 'It's not worth it! I could be playing golf or something.' Then I remember how much fun we had riding that old go-cart, and I figure it's worth all the trouble to fix it. It's kind of like that with visiting your aunt and uncle. It's getting harder and harder, but I know a visit would really encourage them. When we put in some creative effort to show someone we care, we're showing them the same kind of love Jesus shows us." "What about going over to their house and caroling outside?" asked Brenda. "We'd keep far enough away so we wouldn't give Aunt Vicky our germs, but we'd still be able to cheer them up."Dad liked that. "That's being creative, Brenda. I think they'd appreciate that a lot. Some things are worth the extra effort." –Mike Dize

Brenda put down the birthday card she'd gotten from her relatives. "Bobby, when's the last time we saw Aunt Vicky and Uncle Al?" Her brother shrugged. "It's been a long time. They're always too sick."Just then Dad walked into the kitchen, wiping his hands on a rag. "Hey, Dad," Bobby said. "Did you fix the go-cart yet?""Still working on it. But it's getting cold outside, so I wanted to get a warmer coat.""Dad," Brenda said, "how come we never see Aunt Vicky and Uncle Al anymore?"Dad grabbed a cookie and sat down. "Aunt Vicky has developed severe allergies to many foods, so it's hard to get together for dinner. And perfumes and other odors make her break out in a rash. And her immune system is really weak, so I'm afraid one of us might pass on a virus or something."Bobby frowned. "It seems like trying to visit them is more trouble than it's worth." Brenda gave her brother a surprised look. "I mean, I want to see them and everything," Bobby said. "But it seems like anything we do will just create problems."Dad thought for a moment. "You know how I've spent most of the day working on the go-cart?"Bobby and Brenda nodded. "This job should have taken an hour at the most, but things keep going wrong," said Dad. "I'm tempted to just throw the whole thing over the back fence into the field. I tell myself, 'It's not worth it! I could be playing golf or something.' Then I remember how much fun we had riding that old go-cart, and I figure it's worth all the trouble to fix it. It's kind of like that with visiting your aunt and uncle. It's getting harder and harder, but I know a visit would really encourage them. When we put in some creative effort to show someone we care, we're showing them the same kind of love Jesus shows us." "What about going over to their house and caroling outside?" asked Brenda. "We'd keep far enough away so we wouldn't give Aunt Vicky our germs, but we'd still be able to cheer them up."Dad liked that. "That's being creative, Brenda. I think they'd appreciate that a lot. Some things are worth the extra effort." –Mike Dize

The Creative Carolers5beec0dd-fa44-47a2-b155-9b1dd435f451Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Creative Carolers   Bible Reading: Galatians 6:2-10 Brenda put down the birthday card she’d gotten from her relatives. “Bobby, when’s the last time we saw Aunt Vicky and Uncle Al?” Her brother shrugged. “It’s been a long time. They’re always too sick.” Just then Dad walked into the kitchen, wiping his hands on a rag. “Hey, Dad,” Bobby said. “Did you fix the go-cart yet?” “Still working on it. But it’s getting cold outside, so I wanted to get a warmer coat.” “Dad,” Brenda said, “how come we never see Aunt Vicky and Uncle Al anymore?” Dad grabbed a cookie and sat down. “Aunt Vicky has developed severe allergies to many foods, so it’s hard to get together for dinner. And perfumes and other odors make her break out in a rash. And her immune system is really weak, so I’m afraid one of us might pass on a virus or something.” Bobby frowned. “It seems like trying to visit them is more trouble than it’s worth.” Brenda gave her brother a surprised look. “I mean, I want to see them and everything,” Bobby said. “But it seems like anything we do will just create problems.” Dad thought for a moment. “You know how I’ve spent most of the day working on the go-cart?” Bobby and Brenda nodded. “This job should have taken an hour at the most, but things keep going wrong,” said Dad. “I’m tempted to just throw the whole thing over the back fence into the field. I tell myself, ‘It’s not worth it! I could be playing golf or something.’ Then I remember how much fun we had riding that old go-cart, and I figure it’s worth all the trouble to fix it. It’s kind of like that with visiting your aunt and uncle. It’s getting harder and harder, but I know a visit would really encourage them. When we put in some creative effort to show someone we care, we’re showing them the same kind of love Jesus shows us.” “What about going over to their house and caroling outside?” asked Brenda. “We’d keep far enough away so we wouldn’t give Aunt Vicky our germs, but we’d still be able to cheer them up.” Dad liked that. “That’s being creative, Brenda. I think they’d appreciate that a lot. Some things are worth the extra effort.” –Mike Dize How About You?Is there someone you know who is going through a tough time right now? Does a friend or family member need some encouragement? The Bible tells us to love and do good to others, even when it’s not easy, so they can see the love of Jesus in us. Think of some creative ways you can show someone going through a hard time that you care about them and want to help. Today’s Key Verse:But as for you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing good. (CSB) (2 Thessalonians 3:13) Today’s Key Thought:Find creative ways to help others

Bible Reading: Galatians 6:2-10 Brenda put down the birthday card she’d gotten from her relatives. “Bobby, when’s the last time we saw Aunt Vicky and Uncle Al?” Her brother shrugged. “It’s been a long time. They’re always too sick.” Just then Dad walked into the kitchen, wiping his hands on a rag. “Hey, Dad,” Bobby said. “Did you fix the go-cart yet?” “Still working on it. But it’s getting cold outside, so I wanted to get a warmer coat.” “Dad,” Brenda said, “how come we never see Aunt Vicky and Uncle Al anymore?” Dad grabbed a cookie and sat down. “Aunt Vicky has developed severe allergies to many foods, so it’s hard to get together for dinner. And perfumes and other odors make her break out in a rash. And her immune system is really weak, so I’m afraid one of us might pass on a virus or something.” Bobby frowned. “It seems like trying to visit them is more trouble than it’s worth.” Brenda gave her brother a surprised look. “I mean, I want to see them and everything,” Bobby said. “But it seems like anything we do will just create problems.” Dad thought for a moment. “You know how I’ve spent most of the day working on the go-cart?” Bobby and Brenda nodded. “This job should have taken an hour at the most, but things keep going wrong,” said Dad. “I’m tempted to just throw the whole thing over the back fence into the field. I tell myself, ‘It’s not worth it! I could be playing golf or something.’ Then I remember how much fun we had riding that old go-cart, and I figure it’s worth all the trouble to fix it. It’s kind of like that with visiting your aunt and uncle. It’s getting harder and harder, but I know a visit would really encourage them. When we put in some creative effort to show someone we care, we’re showing them the same kind of love Jesus shows us.” “What about going over to their house and caroling outside?” asked Brenda. “We’d keep far enough away so we wouldn’t give Aunt Vicky our germs, but we’d still be able to cheer them up.” Dad liked that. “That’s being creative, Brenda. I think they’d appreciate that a lot. Some things are worth the extra effort.” –Mike Dize How About You?Is there someone you know who is going through a tough time right now? Does a friend or family member need some encouragement? The Bible tells us to love and do good to others, even when it’s not easy, so they can see the love of Jesus in us. Think of some creative ways you can show someone going through a hard time that you care about them and want to help. Today’s Key Verse:But as for you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing good. (CSB) (2 Thessalonians 3:13) Today’s Key Thought:Find creative ways to help others

The Creative Carolers   139ae775-a001-4b53-85b6-cf7c0b118a92Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsImplicit MemoryWe all have moments we do things that seem disproportionate or a bit off. We have reactions that just don't seem to match up to other people. These can often be frustrating and destructive. Some of what we "remember" we hold subconsciously; it can affect us without us realizing why Join me in this episode as discuss what "implicit memory" is and how it affects you. I talk about how to find those memories and what to do about them. Ultimately everything comes back to surrender to the Lord - but we only have a chance to do that when we identify what specifically to surrender. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

We all have moments we do things that seem disproportionate or a bit off. We have reactions that just don't seem to match up to other people. These can often be frustrating and destructive. Some of what we "remember" we hold subconsciously; it can affect us without us realizing why Join me in this episode as discuss what "implicit memory" is and how it affects you. I talk about how to find those memories and what to do about them. Ultimately everything comes back to surrender to the Lord - but we only have a chance to do that when we identify what specifically to surrender. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullImplicit Memory2c1e8994-d7cd-44d1-8c19-6949870c2becMon, 16 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReid Hoffman, LinkedIn Founder: It’s Time To Quit Your Job When You Feel This! Selling LinkedIn For $26 Billion Taught Me This About Life! Trump Is Going To Punish Me!Reid Hoffman is the Founder of LinkedIn, founding member of Paypal, early investor in Airbnb And Facebook.He is the co-host of the ‘Possible’ Podcast and best-selling author of books such as, ‘Masters of Scale’ and ‘Blitzscaling’.  In this conversation, Reid and Steven discuss topics such as, why passion isn’t enough for success, the truth about the PayPal Mafia’s success, why Reid stepped back from LinkedIn, and how to adapt to an AI world.  00:00 Intro 02:16 How Have You Managed to Be So Successful? 07:34 What Did You Want to Be When You Were Growing Up? 08:46 Why Was Being Born in Stanford Hospital So Relevant to Your Story? 15:27 Self-Awareness as an Entrepreneur 17:38 Should Everyone Try to Be an Entrepreneur? 25:45 How Do I Know If My Business Is Good or Not? 37:06 What Was LinkedIn Like When It First Started? 39:09 Why Were So Many Successful People from the PayPal Mafia? 42:23 The Importance of Sales 49:11 How Important Is Hiring in Business? 55:16 What Are the Different Types of Entrepreneurs? 57:43 Elon Musk’s Approach to Business 01:03:17 Work-Life Balance in Startups 01:08:24 Stepping Back as CEO for LinkedIn 01:12:18 How Does Life Change When You Become a Billionaire? 01:13:58 Political Stance as a Billionaire 01:18:11 Trump’s Redeeming Qualities 01:22:32 The Shift Towards Freedom of Speech 01:25:02 Freedom of Speech as X 01:33:03 What Do You Think Social Media Will Become in the Next Decade? 01:37:58 How Should the Average Person Be Approaching AI? 01:40:12 Is the Gloom Around AI Warranted? 01:50:23 What Should the Everyday Person Be Doing with AI? 01:58:40 How Do We Learn About AI? 02:00:22 Your Early Investment in OpenAI 02:01:45 How Important Is Networking? 02:02:30 Underappreciated Qualities for a Good Entrepreneur 02:05:58 The Qualities You Look for in an Entrepreneur 02:15:21 What Is Happiness to You? 02:19:08 Marriage and Entrepreneurship 02:20:55 Should All Entrepreneurs Be Moving Fast to Build a Company? 02:28:51 How Should You Be Viewing Risk? 02:31:56 How Do We Know When to Quit? 02:34:25 LinkedIn’s Deck 02:37:44 Are You Still Interested in Building Companies? 02:40:17 Are There Any Unchecked Boxes? 02:42:28 Last Guest’s Question Follow Reid:  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3OVphKO  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3OSw33O  Website - https://bit.ly/3ZP4GxT  Podcast - https://g2ul0.app.link/IqXyrFoeiPb  You can pre-order Reid’s book, ‘Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/6iAtlcEeiPb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reid Hoffman is the Founder of LinkedIn, founding member of Paypal, early investor in Airbnb And Facebook.He is the co-host of the ‘Possible’ Podcast and best-selling author of books such as, ‘Masters of Scale’ and ‘Blitzscaling’.  In this conversation, Reid and Steven discuss topics such as, why passion isn’t enough for success, the truth about the PayPal Mafia’s success, why Reid stepped back from LinkedIn, and how to adapt to an AI world.  00:00 Intro 02:16 How Have You Managed to Be So Successful? 07:34 What Did You Want to Be When You Were Growing Up? 08:46 Why Was Being Born in Stanford Hospital So Relevant to Your Story? 15:27 Self-Awareness as an Entrepreneur 17:38 Should Everyone Try to Be an Entrepreneur? 25:45 How Do I Know If My Business Is Good or Not? 37:06 What Was LinkedIn Like When It First Started? 39:09 Why Were So Many Successful People from the PayPal Mafia? 42:23 The Importance of Sales 49:11 How Important Is Hiring in Business? 55:16 What Are the Different Types of Entrepreneurs? 57:43 Elon Musk’s Approach to Business 01:03:17 Work-Life Balance in Startups 01:08:24 Stepping Back as CEO for LinkedIn 01:12:18 How Does Life Change When You Become a Billionaire? 01:13:58 Political Stance as a Billionaire 01:18:11 Trump’s Redeeming Qualities 01:22:32 The Shift Towards Freedom of Speech 01:25:02 Freedom of Speech as X 01:33:03 What Do You Think Social Media Will Become in the Next Decade? 01:37:58 How Should the Average Person Be Approaching AI? 01:40:12 Is the Gloom Around AI Warranted? 01:50:23 What Should the Everyday Person Be Doing with AI? 01:58:40 How Do We Learn About AI? 02:00:22 Your Early Investment in OpenAI 02:01:45 How Important Is Networking? 02:02:30 Underappreciated Qualities for a Good Entrepreneur 02:05:58 The Qualities You Look for in an Entrepreneur 02:15:21 What Is Happiness to You? 02:19:08 Marriage and Entrepreneurship 02:20:55 Should All Entrepreneurs Be Moving Fast to Build a Company? 02:28:51 How Should You Be Viewing Risk? 02:31:56 How Do We Know When to Quit? 02:34:25 LinkedIn’s Deck 02:37:44 Are You Still Interested in Building Companies? 02:40:17 Are There Any Unchecked Boxes? 02:42:28 Last Guest’s Question Follow Reid:  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3OVphKO  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3OSw33O  Website - https://bit.ly/3ZP4GxT  Podcast - https://g2ul0.app.link/IqXyrFoeiPb  You can pre-order Reid’s book, ‘Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/6iAtlcEeiPb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullReid Hoffman, LinkedIn Founder: It’s Time To Quit Your Job When You Feel This! Selling LinkedIn For $26 Billion Taught Me This About Life! Trump Is Going To Punish Me!b4aba592-ae02-416d-8b9e-5c0715e7cf0aMon, 16 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +000010323https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: Draw Near to God (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 351: Draw Near to God (2024)d322601c-70ec-42b4-b5c5-b51c2f1a79ceMon, 16 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: The Prayer of the Hour of Jesus (2024) Looking at the prayer of the Hour of Jesus, we learn from the Catechism that it “embraces the whole economy of creation and salvation, as well as his death and Resurrection.” This prayer summarizes everything: “God and the world; the Word and the flesh; eternal life and time; the love that hands itself over and the sin that betrays it; the disciples present and those who will believe in him by their word; humiliation and glory. It is the prayer of unity.” Fr. Mike reiterates that this prayer from the Son to the Father allows us to pray as sons and daughters of Christ and give glory to the Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2746-2751. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Looking at the prayer of the Hour of Jesus, we learn from the Catechism that it “embraces the whole economy of creation and salvation, as well as his death and Resurrection.” This prayer summarizes everything: “God and the world; the Word and the flesh; eternal life and time; the love that hands itself over and the sin that betrays it; the disciples present and those who will believe in him by their word; humiliation and glory. It is the prayer of unity.” Fr. Mike reiterates that this prayer from the Son to the Father allows us to pray as sons and daughters of Christ and give glory to the Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2746-2751. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 351: The Prayer of the Hour of Jesus (2024)ba27bc8e-00cc-4dce-885b-55c44d5f92c2Mon, 16 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: The Prayer of the Hour of Jesus (2024) Looking at the prayer of the Hour of Jesus, we learn from the Catechism that it “embraces the whole economy of creation and salvation, as well as his death and Resurrection.” This prayer summarizes everything: “God and the world; the Word and the flesh; eternal life and time; the love that hands itself over and the sin that betrays it; the disciples present and those who will believe in him by their word; humiliation and glory. It is the prayer of unity.” Fr. Mike reiterates that this prayer from the Son to the Father allows us to pray as sons and daughters of Christ and give glory to the Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2746-2751. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Looking at the prayer of the Hour of Jesus, we learn from the Catechism that it “embraces the whole economy of creation and salvation, as well as his death and Resurrection.” This prayer summarizes everything: “God and the world; the Word and the flesh; eternal life and time; the love that hands itself over and the sin that betrays it; the disciples present and those who will believe in him by their word; humiliation and glory. It is the prayer of unity.” Fr. Mike reiterates that this prayer from the Son to the Father allows us to pray as sons and daughters of Christ and give glory to the Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2746-2751. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 351: The Prayer of the Hour of Jesus (2024)e2c3af9f-8103-4fe0-b523-a5bcc916171eMon, 16 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: Draw Near to God (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 351: Draw Near to God (2024)bef940bd-4909-43ba-a2b3-8768371f3753Mon, 16 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: Draw Near to God (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 351: Draw Near to God (2024)c9832497-6915-4f33-b97c-2385051c50f5Mon, 16 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: Draw Near to God (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 351: Draw Near to God (2024)d8e1f255-6985-4cda-b01b-ad2a054a174bMon, 16 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLiving Christmas"I don't know what I'm going to do, Seth," Jaden told his big brother. They were playing one of their favorite video games while waiting for Mom's homemade pizza to finish cooking. "You could start by actually playing!" Seth paused a moment, then said, "No, really, what's up?" "Well, you know Brenden, that really awkward new kid in my grade I was telling you about?" asked Jaden."Yeah, it reminds me of how I felt when we first moved here and I was just starting middle school. That was not fun!""I know, that's why I've been trying to help him out and sit with him at lunch, but now I almost wish I hadn't. His birthday is coming up, and his mom told him he's only allowed to invite one person over for his party to stay overnight at his house. Guess who that lucky person is?" Jaden said sarcastically. "Me!" "That's not so bad," Seth said. Jaden looked back at him with a very unconvinced frown. "It just happens to be on Friday--the Friday we have our last kid's club at church before Christmas break, the Friday when everyone gets to take a big prize home instead of just hoping they win the prize drawing! If I ride the bus home with Brenden, I'll miss kid's club! I asked him if he could come, but his mom doesn't know anything about it, so he's not allowed to. I'd have to miss it, and miss my chance to get a prize!"When Mom called the boys to dinner, she told them she had overheard them talking about Jaden's problem. "It reminded me of what we read in the Bible this morning about Jesus giving up the glory of heaven to come into this world as a baby to save us," Mom said. "Remember how we talked about looking for ways to show that same kind of love to others this Christmas?" "Yeah." Jaden sighed. "Okay, I'll tell Brenden I'm in. Maybe I can tell his mom more about kid's club and she'll let him come with me. Then neither one of us will miss out on the fun--and Brenden can learn more about Jesus!"–Alicia Albert

"I don't know what I'm going to do, Seth," Jaden told his big brother. They were playing one of their favorite video games while waiting for Mom's homemade pizza to finish cooking. "You could start by actually playing!" Seth paused a moment, then said, "No, really, what's up?" "Well, you know Brenden, that really awkward new kid in my grade I was telling you about?" asked Jaden."Yeah, it reminds me of how I felt when we first moved here and I was just starting middle school. That was not fun!""I know, that's why I've been trying to help him out and sit with him at lunch, but now I almost wish I hadn't. His birthday is coming up, and his mom told him he's only allowed to invite one person over for his party to stay overnight at his house. Guess who that lucky person is?" Jaden said sarcastically. "Me!" "That's not so bad," Seth said. Jaden looked back at him with a very unconvinced frown. "It just happens to be on Friday--the Friday we have our last kid's club at church before Christmas break, the Friday when everyone gets to take a big prize home instead of just hoping they win the prize drawing! If I ride the bus home with Brenden, I'll miss kid's club! I asked him if he could come, but his mom doesn't know anything about it, so he's not allowed to. I'd have to miss it, and miss my chance to get a prize!"When Mom called the boys to dinner, she told them she had overheard them talking about Jaden's problem. "It reminded me of what we read in the Bible this morning about Jesus giving up the glory of heaven to come into this world as a baby to save us," Mom said. "Remember how we talked about looking for ways to show that same kind of love to others this Christmas?" "Yeah." Jaden sighed. "Okay, I'll tell Brenden I'm in. Maybe I can tell his mom more about kid's club and she'll let him come with me. Then neither one of us will miss out on the fun--and Brenden can learn more about Jesus!"–Alicia Albert

Living Christmasf201c24d-be8f-4aeb-83fb-2fc7f4d08767Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Living Christmas Bible Reading: Isaiah 53:4-6; Matthew 1:21-23; Philippians 2:5-8 “I don’t know what I’m going to do, Seth,” Jaden told his big brother. They were playing one of their favorite video games while waiting for Mom’s homemade pizza to finish cooking. “You could start by actually playing!” Seth paused a moment, then said, “No, really, what’s up?” “Well, you know Brenden, that really awkward new kid in my grade I was telling you about?” asked Jaden. “Yeah, it reminds me of how I felt when we first moved here and I was just starting middle school. That was not fun!” “I know, that’s why I’ve been trying to help him out and sit with him at lunch, but now I almost wish I hadn’t. His birthday is coming up, and his mom told him he’s only allowed to invite one person over for his party to stay overnight at his house. Guess who that lucky person is?” Jaden said sarcastically. “Me!” “That’s not so bad,” Seth said. Jaden looked back at him with a very unconvinced frown. “It just happens to be on Friday–the Friday we have our last kid’s club at church before Christmas break, the Friday when everyone gets to take a big prize home instead of just hoping they win the prize drawing! If I ride the bus home with Brenden, I’ll miss kid’s club! I asked him if he could come, but his mom doesn’t know anything about it, so he’s not allowed to. I’d have to miss it, and miss my chance to get a prize!” When Mom called the boys to dinner, she told them she had overheard them talking about Jaden’s problem. “It reminded me of what we read in the Bible this morning about Jesus giving up the glory of heaven to come into this world as a baby to save us,” Mom said. “Remember how we talked about looking for ways to show that same kind of love to others this Christmas?” “Yeah.” Jaden sighed. “Okay, I’ll tell Brenden I’m in. Maybe I can tell his mom more about kid’s club and she’ll let him come with me. Then neither one of us will miss out on the fun–and Brenden can learn more about Jesus!” –Alicia Albert How About You?Have you heard the Christmas story many times, but never let it really sink in? Think about what Jesus gave up by coming into this world to save us. He left heaven to become a helpless baby so He could one day die for our sins on the cross. When you think about what He gave up for you, you may find it’s a little easier to give something up so that you can help change another person’s life in an awesome way! Today’s Key Verse:I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another. (CSB) (John 13:34) Today’s Key Thought:Live the Christmas message

Bible Reading: Isaiah 53:4-6; Matthew 1:21-23; Philippians 2:5-8 “I don’t know what I’m going to do, Seth,” Jaden told his big brother. They were playing one of their favorite video games while waiting for Mom’s homemade pizza to finish cooking. “You could start by actually playing!” Seth paused a moment, then said, “No, really, what’s up?” “Well, you know Brenden, that really awkward new kid in my grade I was telling you about?” asked Jaden. “Yeah, it reminds me of how I felt when we first moved here and I was just starting middle school. That was not fun!” “I know, that’s why I’ve been trying to help him out and sit with him at lunch, but now I almost wish I hadn’t. His birthday is coming up, and his mom told him he’s only allowed to invite one person over for his party to stay overnight at his house. Guess who that lucky person is?” Jaden said sarcastically. “Me!” “That’s not so bad,” Seth said. Jaden looked back at him with a very unconvinced frown. “It just happens to be on Friday–the Friday we have our last kid’s club at church before Christmas break, the Friday when everyone gets to take a big prize home instead of just hoping they win the prize drawing! If I ride the bus home with Brenden, I’ll miss kid’s club! I asked him if he could come, but his mom doesn’t know anything about it, so he’s not allowed to. I’d have to miss it, and miss my chance to get a prize!” When Mom called the boys to dinner, she told them she had overheard them talking about Jaden’s problem. “It reminded me of what we read in the Bible this morning about Jesus giving up the glory of heaven to come into this world as a baby to save us,” Mom said. “Remember how we talked about looking for ways to show that same kind of love to others this Christmas?” “Yeah.” Jaden sighed. “Okay, I’ll tell Brenden I’m in. Maybe I can tell his mom more about kid’s club and she’ll let him come with me. Then neither one of us will miss out on the fun–and Brenden can learn more about Jesus!” –Alicia Albert How About You?Have you heard the Christmas story many times, but never let it really sink in? Think about what Jesus gave up by coming into this world to save us. He left heaven to become a helpless baby so He could one day die for our sins on the cross. When you think about what He gave up for you, you may find it’s a little easier to give something up so that you can help change another person’s life in an awesome way! Today’s Key Verse:I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another. (CSB) (John 13:34) Today’s Key Thought:Live the Christmas message

Living Christmas 8c68cd6e-320e-4120-9678-ef5d23a62219Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Faith and Works (2024) Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 350: Faith and Works (2024)e5ba101f-9e65-48d4-b9a5-a07e60a63ef9Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Persevering in Prayer (2024) The Catechism teaches about the effectiveness of prayer and how to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike explains that although God already knows what we need before we ask, he wants us to pray, and he extends us dignity by allowing us to pray and ask for what we need. In the process of prayer, we are able to learn the heart of the Father, grow closer to him, and become more like him. The Catechism goes on to state that when it comes to prayer, it is always possible, a vital necessity, and inseparable from the Christian life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2738-2745. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism teaches about the effectiveness of prayer and how to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike explains that although God already knows what we need before we ask, he wants us to pray, and he extends us dignity by allowing us to pray and ask for what we need. In the process of prayer, we are able to learn the heart of the Father, grow closer to him, and become more like him. The Catechism goes on to state that when it comes to prayer, it is always possible, a vital necessity, and inseparable from the Christian life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2738-2745. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 350: Persevering in Prayer (2024)71ac4ff0-2e68-4c68-ac8e-9c90701c5197Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Persevering in Prayer (2024) The Catechism teaches about the effectiveness of prayer and how to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike explains that although God already knows what we need before we ask, he wants us to pray, and he extends us dignity by allowing us to pray and ask for what we need. In the process of prayer, we are able to learn the heart of the Father, grow closer to him, and become more like him. The Catechism goes on to state that when it comes to prayer, it is always possible, a vital necessity, and inseparable from the Christian life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2738-2745. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism teaches about the effectiveness of prayer and how to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike explains that although God already knows what we need before we ask, he wants us to pray, and he extends us dignity by allowing us to pray and ask for what we need. In the process of prayer, we are able to learn the heart of the Father, grow closer to him, and become more like him. The Catechism goes on to state that when it comes to prayer, it is always possible, a vital necessity, and inseparable from the Christian life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2738-2745. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 350: Persevering in Prayer (2024)a029adaf-c79d-42fc-b21f-a54a143e08d6Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Faith and Works (2024) Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 350: Faith and Works (2024)35b92787-abfd-4a7a-8a52-d4b0e6d26d24Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Faith and Works (2024) Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 350: Faith and Works (2024)564d44bf-f819-42cf-8c06-0046d27dfb3bSun, 15 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Faith and Works (2024) Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 350: Faith and Works (2024)7b6b8981-d7fa-409a-8c43-1539ae265375Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPeace and GoodwillWhen she got home from school, Sybil collapsed into a chair so forcefully it scraped across the floor."Sybil!" said Mom. "Be careful! You're going to leave marks!" She sighed as Sybil's little sister started crying in the other room. "This house is like a war zone," she muttered. Sybil crossed her arms. "Who do you think got the part of Mary in the Christmas play?" she asked sarcastically. "Haeun, of course! She's Mary, and I'm the narrator--again!"Dad looked up. "Isn't Haeun your best friend?" he asked.Sybil made a face. "Was my best friend," she corrected.As four-year-old Emmy helped Mom decorate cookies a little later, she practiced her part for the Christmas program. "Glory to God in…in the highest, and on earth peace, good…goodwill toward men." Then she asked, "Mommy, did Mary get baby clothes for Jesus at the Goodwill store?"Mom smiled. "No, honey. They didn't have Goodwill stores then. The word goodwill in that verse is talking about the love and favor God showed us by sending Jesus to save us from sin.""Mom," said Sybil, "when are Aunt Lynn and Uncle Ben coming?"Mom frowned. "They're not," she replied shortly."Not coming!" cried Sybil. "Why not? It won't feel like Christmas without them!" Mom didn't reply, and Sybil looked at her suspiciously. "We haven't seen them since Grandma's funeral. Are you still mad at Aunt Lynn about that picture album?"Mom wiped a fleck of frosting off her cheek and sighed. "I'd rather not discuss it.""You're mad at Aunt Lynn," said Emmy, "and Sybil's mad at Haeun. I don't know who I'm mad at." She went back to practicing her lines. "On earth peace, goodwill toward men.""On earth peace, goodwill toward men," Mom repeated softly. "Jesus came into our world so we could have His peace and love in our lives. But we haven't been doing a great job of showing that peace and love, have we?" She picked up her phone. "I'm going to call Aunt Lynn. It's not too late to invite them to come for Christmas."Sybil smiled. "Really?""Really," said Mom. "And maybe you should do the same with Haeun."Sybil hesitated, then nodded. "Okay. Maybe she can come over and help decorate these cookies."–Barbara J. Westberg

When she got home from school, Sybil collapsed into a chair so forcefully it scraped across the floor."Sybil!" said Mom. "Be careful! You're going to leave marks!" She sighed as Sybil's little sister started crying in the other room. "This house is like a war zone," she muttered. Sybil crossed her arms. "Who do you think got the part of Mary in the Christmas play?" she asked sarcastically. "Haeun, of course! She's Mary, and I'm the narrator--again!"Dad looked up. "Isn't Haeun your best friend?" he asked.Sybil made a face. "Was my best friend," she corrected.As four-year-old Emmy helped Mom decorate cookies a little later, she practiced her part for the Christmas program. "Glory to God in…in the highest, and on earth peace, good…goodwill toward men." Then she asked, "Mommy, did Mary get baby clothes for Jesus at the Goodwill store?"Mom smiled. "No, honey. They didn't have Goodwill stores then. The word goodwill in that verse is talking about the love and favor God showed us by sending Jesus to save us from sin.""Mom," said Sybil, "when are Aunt Lynn and Uncle Ben coming?"Mom frowned. "They're not," she replied shortly."Not coming!" cried Sybil. "Why not? It won't feel like Christmas without them!" Mom didn't reply, and Sybil looked at her suspiciously. "We haven't seen them since Grandma's funeral. Are you still mad at Aunt Lynn about that picture album?"Mom wiped a fleck of frosting off her cheek and sighed. "I'd rather not discuss it.""You're mad at Aunt Lynn," said Emmy, "and Sybil's mad at Haeun. I don't know who I'm mad at." She went back to practicing her lines. "On earth peace, goodwill toward men.""On earth peace, goodwill toward men," Mom repeated softly. "Jesus came into our world so we could have His peace and love in our lives. But we haven't been doing a great job of showing that peace and love, have we?" She picked up her phone. "I'm going to call Aunt Lynn. It's not too late to invite them to come for Christmas."Sybil smiled. "Really?""Really," said Mom. "And maybe you should do the same with Haeun."Sybil hesitated, then nodded. "Okay. Maybe she can come over and help decorate these cookies."–Barbara J. Westberg

Peace and Goodwill23404a56-91fc-45d3-9649-f7785fb621d3Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Peace and Goodwill  Bible Reading: Isaiah 32:17-18; Luke 2:8-16 When she got home from school, Sybil collapsed into a chair so forcefully it scraped across the floor. “Sybil!” said Mom. “Be careful! You’re going to leave marks!” She sighed as Sybil’s little sister started crying in the other room. “This house is like a war zone,” she muttered. Sybil crossed her arms. “Who do you think got the part of Mary in the Christmas play?” she asked sarcastically. “Haeun, of course! She’s Mary, and I’m the narrator–again!” Dad looked up. “Isn’t Haeun your best friend?” he asked. Sybil made a face. “Was my best friend,” she corrected. As four-year-old Emmy helped Mom decorate cookies a little later, she practiced her part for the Christmas program. “Glory to God in…in the highest, and on earth peace, good…goodwill toward men.” Then she asked, “Mommy, did Mary get baby clothes for Jesus at the Goodwill store?” Mom smiled. “No, honey. They didn’t have Goodwill stores then. The word goodwill in that verse is talking about the love and favor God showed us by sending Jesus to save us from sin.” “Mom,” said Sybil, “when are Aunt Lynn and Uncle Ben coming?” Mom frowned. “They’re not,” she replied shortly. “Not coming!” cried Sybil. “Why not? It won’t feel like Christmas without them!” Mom didn’t reply, and Sybil looked at her suspiciously. “We haven’t seen them since Grandma’s funeral. Are you still mad at Aunt Lynn about that picture album?” Mom wiped a fleck of frosting off her cheek and sighed. “I’d rather not discuss it.” “You’re mad at Aunt Lynn,” said Emmy, “and Sybil’s mad at Haeun. I don’t know who I’m mad at.” She went back to practicing her lines. “On earth peace, goodwill toward men.” “On earth peace, goodwill toward men,” Mom repeated softly. “Jesus came into our world so we could have His peace and love in our lives. But we haven’t been doing a great job of showing that peace and love, have we?” She picked up her phone. “I’m going to call Aunt Lynn. It’s not too late to invite them to come for Christmas.” Sybil smiled. “Really?” “Really,” said Mom. “And maybe you should do the same with Haeun.” Sybil hesitated, then nodded. “Okay. Maybe she can come over and help decorate these cookies.” –Barbara J. Westberg How About You?Do you have bitter, angry feelings in your heart toward anyone? Is there a hurt relationship you need to make right? Jesus came to bring peace and goodwill on earth. He came to make us right with God so we could have His peace in our hearts and live in peace with others. If there are hard feelings between you and someone else, do what you can to mend the problem and bring peace. Today’s Key Verse:Be at peace among yourselves. (NKJV) (1 Thessalonians 5:13) Today’s Key Thought:Live in peace with others

Bible Reading: Isaiah 32:17-18; Luke 2:8-16 When she got home from school, Sybil collapsed into a chair so forcefully it scraped across the floor. “Sybil!” said Mom. “Be careful! You’re going to leave marks!” She sighed as Sybil’s little sister started crying in the other room. “This house is like a war zone,” she muttered. Sybil crossed her arms. “Who do you think got the part of Mary in the Christmas play?” she asked sarcastically. “Haeun, of course! She’s Mary, and I’m the narrator–again!” Dad looked up. “Isn’t Haeun your best friend?” he asked. Sybil made a face. “Was my best friend,” she corrected. As four-year-old Emmy helped Mom decorate cookies a little later, she practiced her part for the Christmas program. “Glory to God in…in the highest, and on earth peace, good…goodwill toward men.” Then she asked, “Mommy, did Mary get baby clothes for Jesus at the Goodwill store?” Mom smiled. “No, honey. They didn’t have Goodwill stores then. The word goodwill in that verse is talking about the love and favor God showed us by sending Jesus to save us from sin.” “Mom,” said Sybil, “when are Aunt Lynn and Uncle Ben coming?” Mom frowned. “They’re not,” she replied shortly. “Not coming!” cried Sybil. “Why not? It won’t feel like Christmas without them!” Mom didn’t reply, and Sybil looked at her suspiciously. “We haven’t seen them since Grandma’s funeral. Are you still mad at Aunt Lynn about that picture album?” Mom wiped a fleck of frosting off her cheek and sighed. “I’d rather not discuss it.” “You’re mad at Aunt Lynn,” said Emmy, “and Sybil’s mad at Haeun. I don’t know who I’m mad at.” She went back to practicing her lines. “On earth peace, goodwill toward men.” “On earth peace, goodwill toward men,” Mom repeated softly. “Jesus came into our world so we could have His peace and love in our lives. But we haven’t been doing a great job of showing that peace and love, have we?” She picked up her phone. “I’m going to call Aunt Lynn. It’s not too late to invite them to come for Christmas.” Sybil smiled. “Really?” “Really,” said Mom. “And maybe you should do the same with Haeun.” Sybil hesitated, then nodded. “Okay. Maybe she can come over and help decorate these cookies.” –Barbara J. Westberg How About You?Do you have bitter, angry feelings in your heart toward anyone? Is there a hurt relationship you need to make right? Jesus came to bring peace and goodwill on earth. He came to make us right with God so we could have His peace in our hearts and live in peace with others. If there are hard feelings between you and someone else, do what you can to mend the problem and bring peace. Today’s Key Verse:Be at peace among yourselves. (NKJV) (1 Thessalonians 5:13) Today’s Key Thought:Live in peace with others

Peace and Goodwill  ac487020-90e0-4c7b-8823-97c183f8db69Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/15/24 Face to Face: Til We Have Faces Want to walk through Advent with Fr. Mike? Join us for daily video Advent reflections in the Ascension App: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/frmikeadvent Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. How can we see the Lord face to face til we have faces? We tell ourselves so many stories. Some of these stories are true and some of them are not. One challenge we have is to tell true stories...about ourselves and about the Lord. In order to be able to see the Lord face to face, we will need to know ourselves and some before God as our true selves. Mass Readings from December 15, 2024: Zephaniah 3:14-18 Isaiah 12:2-6Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18

Want to walk through Advent with Fr. Mike? Join us for daily video Advent reflections in the Ascension App: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/frmikeadvent Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. How can we see the Lord face to face til we have faces? We tell ourselves so many stories. Some of these stories are true and some of them are not. One challenge we have is to tell true stories...about ourselves and about the Lord. In order to be able to see the Lord face to face, we will need to know ourselves and some before God as our true selves. Mass Readings from December 15, 2024: Zephaniah 3:14-18 Isaiah 12:2-6Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18

full12/15/24 Face to Face: Til We Have Faces472e2d1d-8584-47dc-909e-d8654e359d1dSat, 14 Dec 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/15/24 Face to Face: Til We Have Faces Want to walk through Advent with Fr. Mike? Join us for daily video Advent reflections in the Ascension App: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/frmikeadvent Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. How can we see the Lord face to face til we have faces? We tell ourselves so many stories. Some of these stories are true and some of them are not. One challenge we have is to tell true stories...about ourselves and about the Lord. In order to be able to see the Lord face to face, we will need to know ourselves and some before God as our true selves. Mass Readings from December 15, 2024: Zephaniah 3:14-18 Isaiah 12:2-6Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18

Want to walk through Advent with Fr. Mike? Join us for daily video Advent reflections in the Ascension App: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/frmikeadvent Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. How can we see the Lord face to face til we have faces? We tell ourselves so many stories. Some of these stories are true and some of them are not. One challenge we have is to tell true stories...about ourselves and about the Lord. In order to be able to see the Lord face to face, we will need to know ourselves and some before God as our true selves. Mass Readings from December 15, 2024: Zephaniah 3:14-18 Isaiah 12:2-6Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18

full12/15/24 Face to Face: Til We Have Facesf4f4ec20-9ee4-422e-94f0-754a3f873933Sat, 14 Dec 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Holy Indifference (2024) Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 349: Holy Indifference (2024)74be0d51-1414-4f7e-bcdc-f16cd7bc2171Sat, 14 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Temptation, Trust, and Prayer (2024) What motivates our prayer? Do we see God as our “divine genie,” or do we look to him as our Father? We learn that the most common temptation in prayer is a lack of faith. Another major temptation is acedia or sloth. In the face of these temptations of presumption and discouragement, we must respond with filial trust in God our Father, the giver of all good gifts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2732-2737. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What motivates our prayer? Do we see God as our “divine genie,” or do we look to him as our Father? We learn that the most common temptation in prayer is a lack of faith. Another major temptation is acedia or sloth. In the face of these temptations of presumption and discouragement, we must respond with filial trust in God our Father, the giver of all good gifts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2732-2737. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 349: Temptation, Trust, and Prayer (2024)0ca07b84-236a-4c55-af81-22e49339167aSat, 14 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Temptation, Trust, and Prayer (2024) What motivates our prayer? Do we see God as our “divine genie,” or do we look to him as our Father? We learn that the most common temptation in prayer is a lack of faith. Another major temptation is acedia or sloth. In the face of these temptations of presumption and discouragement, we must respond with filial trust in God our Father, the giver of all good gifts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2732-2737. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What motivates our prayer? Do we see God as our “divine genie,” or do we look to him as our Father? We learn that the most common temptation in prayer is a lack of faith. Another major temptation is acedia or sloth. In the face of these temptations of presumption and discouragement, we must respond with filial trust in God our Father, the giver of all good gifts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2732-2737. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 349: Temptation, Trust, and Prayer (2024)8a821fd8-d3c7-4e9e-b544-fc30cc2237a2Sat, 14 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Holy Indifference (2024) Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 349: Holy Indifference (2024)908e24ba-57fa-4ee7-876d-130bced02b1aSat, 14 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Holy Indifference (2024) Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 349: Holy Indifference (2024)c8a98452-f89e-489c-bc63-da8039b26202Sat, 14 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Holy Indifference (2024) Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 349: Holy Indifference (2024)69eac968-8893-4ce4-b086-9d4a6faa29a1Sat, 14 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCandy Cane"Can we have a candy cane?" asked Josh as he looked at the striped candy canes hanging on the Christmas tree."Yeah, can we? Please?" echoed his sisters, Adriane and Nicole."All right," Mom said. "But as you eat them, I want you to think about how they remind us of the reason we celebrate Christmas."Each of the kids quickly selected a red-and-white-striped candy cane from the tree. Nicole held her candy at arm's length and stared at it. "I don't really see what candy canes have to do with Christmas, except that it's the time of year when you always see lots of them. Or maybe it's because there's red on them--Christmas colors are red and green.""Nah. That's not a good enough reason," said Josh. He stared at his candy cane too. "Hey!" he exclaimed. "Part of our Sunday school verse last week said, 'By His stripes we are healed,' so the stripes can remind us of how they whipped Jesus.""That's part of the Easter story," said Adriane. "It doesn't have anything to do with Christmas.""Oh, but it does," said Mom. "It has to do with why Jesus came to earth. He came to suffer and die and take the punishment for our sins so those who trust in Him could be saved.""So maybe the red stripe on the candy cane can stand for the blood Jesus shed for us when He died on the cross," said Nicole."And the white can stand for having our sins washed away when we trust in Jesus," added Adriane.Josh nodded. "And look," he said, holding his candy cane upside down. "When you hold it this way, it's a J--a J for Josh." He grinned as his sisters started to protest. "Just kidding," he said. "It's a J for Jesus." "Excellent thinking," said Mom. "Those are all great ways candy canes remind us of the real reason we celebrate Christmas--Jesus being born into the world so He could die for us on the cross. I hope these candy canes will help you remember that--not only at Christmas, but all year long."–Jean A. Burns

"Can we have a candy cane?" asked Josh as he looked at the striped candy canes hanging on the Christmas tree."Yeah, can we? Please?" echoed his sisters, Adriane and Nicole."All right," Mom said. "But as you eat them, I want you to think about how they remind us of the reason we celebrate Christmas."Each of the kids quickly selected a red-and-white-striped candy cane from the tree. Nicole held her candy at arm's length and stared at it. "I don't really see what candy canes have to do with Christmas, except that it's the time of year when you always see lots of them. Or maybe it's because there's red on them--Christmas colors are red and green.""Nah. That's not a good enough reason," said Josh. He stared at his candy cane too. "Hey!" he exclaimed. "Part of our Sunday school verse last week said, 'By His stripes we are healed,' so the stripes can remind us of how they whipped Jesus.""That's part of the Easter story," said Adriane. "It doesn't have anything to do with Christmas.""Oh, but it does," said Mom. "It has to do with why Jesus came to earth. He came to suffer and die and take the punishment for our sins so those who trust in Him could be saved.""So maybe the red stripe on the candy cane can stand for the blood Jesus shed for us when He died on the cross," said Nicole."And the white can stand for having our sins washed away when we trust in Jesus," added Adriane.Josh nodded. "And look," he said, holding his candy cane upside down. "When you hold it this way, it's a J--a J for Josh." He grinned as his sisters started to protest. "Just kidding," he said. "It's a J for Jesus." "Excellent thinking," said Mom. "Those are all great ways candy canes remind us of the real reason we celebrate Christmas--Jesus being born into the world so He could die for us on the cross. I hope these candy canes will help you remember that--not only at Christmas, but all year long."–Jean A. Burns

Candy Cane730183ce-5f81-4fa2-bdd8-9a9853bb4a9aSat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Candy Cane Bible Reading: John 3:16-18 “Can we have a candy cane?” asked Josh as he looked at the striped candy canes hanging on the Christmas tree. “Yeah, can we? Please?” echoed his sisters, Adriane and Nicole. “All right,” Mom said. “But as you eat them, I want you to think about how they remind us of the reason we celebrate Christmas.” Each of the kids quickly selected a red-and-white-striped candy cane from the tree. Nicole held her candy at arm’s length and stared at it. “I don’t really see what candy canes have to do with Christmas, except that it’s the time of year when you always see lots of them. Or maybe it’s because there’s red on them–Christmas colors are red and green.” “Nah. That’s not a good enough reason,” said Josh. He stared at his candy cane too. “Hey!” he exclaimed. “Part of our Sunday school verse last week said, ‘By His stripes we are healed,’ so the stripes can remind us of how they whipped Jesus.” “That’s part of the Easter story,” said Adriane. “It doesn’t have anything to do with Christmas.” “Oh, but it does,” said Mom. “It has to do with why Jesus came to earth. He came to suffer and die and take the punishment for our sins so those who trust in Him could be saved.” “So maybe the red stripe on the candy cane can stand for the blood Jesus shed for us when He died on the cross,” said Nicole. “And the white can stand for having our sins washed away when we trust in Jesus,” added Adriane. Josh nodded. “And look,” he said, holding his candy cane upside down. “When you hold it this way, it’s a J–a J for Josh.” He grinned as his sisters started to protest. “Just kidding,” he said. “It’s a J for Jesus.” “Excellent thinking,” said Mom. “Those are all great ways candy canes remind us of the real reason we celebrate Christmas–Jesus being born into the world so He could die for us on the cross. I hope these candy canes will help you remember that–not only at Christmas, but all year long.” –Jean A. Burns How About You?Do you get excited about Christmas and all the food, parties, and presents that go along with it? Those are all good things, but don’t forget the real reason we celebrate Christmas–Jesus being born so He could die to save us from our sin. This Christmas, receive the best gift of all–eternal life with Jesus. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. (NKJV) (1 Timothy 1:15) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus was born to save you

Bible Reading: John 3:16-18 “Can we have a candy cane?” asked Josh as he looked at the striped candy canes hanging on the Christmas tree. “Yeah, can we? Please?” echoed his sisters, Adriane and Nicole. “All right,” Mom said. “But as you eat them, I want you to think about how they remind us of the reason we celebrate Christmas.” Each of the kids quickly selected a red-and-white-striped candy cane from the tree. Nicole held her candy at arm’s length and stared at it. “I don’t really see what candy canes have to do with Christmas, except that it’s the time of year when you always see lots of them. Or maybe it’s because there’s red on them–Christmas colors are red and green.” “Nah. That’s not a good enough reason,” said Josh. He stared at his candy cane too. “Hey!” he exclaimed. “Part of our Sunday school verse last week said, ‘By His stripes we are healed,’ so the stripes can remind us of how they whipped Jesus.” “That’s part of the Easter story,” said Adriane. “It doesn’t have anything to do with Christmas.” “Oh, but it does,” said Mom. “It has to do with why Jesus came to earth. He came to suffer and die and take the punishment for our sins so those who trust in Him could be saved.” “So maybe the red stripe on the candy cane can stand for the blood Jesus shed for us when He died on the cross,” said Nicole. “And the white can stand for having our sins washed away when we trust in Jesus,” added Adriane. Josh nodded. “And look,” he said, holding his candy cane upside down. “When you hold it this way, it’s a J–a J for Josh.” He grinned as his sisters started to protest. “Just kidding,” he said. “It’s a J for Jesus.” “Excellent thinking,” said Mom. “Those are all great ways candy canes remind us of the real reason we celebrate Christmas–Jesus being born into the world so He could die for us on the cross. I hope these candy canes will help you remember that–not only at Christmas, but all year long.” –Jean A. Burns How About You?Do you get excited about Christmas and all the food, parties, and presents that go along with it? Those are all good things, but don’t forget the real reason we celebrate Christmas–Jesus being born so He could die to save us from our sin. This Christmas, receive the best gift of all–eternal life with Jesus. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. (NKJV) (1 Timothy 1:15) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus was born to save you

Candy Cane 5ddd417b-2091-4e24-ae96-e99a40241fa5Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagshow Jesus Freaks startedHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined by special guest and friend, Ashley Hetherington. Ally and Ashley catch us up on where the Lord has been moving in their lives and friendship - with one of the biggest things being Jesus Freaks. They share all about what it is and how it started ! "Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7 _____________________________________________  ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined by special guest and friend, Ashley Hetherington. Ally and Ashley catch us up on where the Lord has been moving in their lives and friendship - with one of the biggest things being Jesus Freaks. They share all about what it is and how it started ! "Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7 _____________________________________________  ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullhow Jesus Freaks started82555a6a-8b5a-42e9-8c5d-f078beae279fFri, 13 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +00002879https://216.73.216.191/allTagshow Jesus Freaks startedHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined by special guest and friend, Ashley Hetherington. Ally and Ashley catch us up on where the Lord has been moving in their lives and friendship - with one of the biggest things being Jesus Freaks. They share all about what it is and how it started ! "Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7 _____________________________________________  ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined by special guest and friend, Ashley Hetherington. Ally and Ashley catch us up on where the Lord has been moving in their lives and friendship - with one of the biggest things being Jesus Freaks. They share all about what it is and how it started ! "Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7 _____________________________________________  ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI CWCOI MERCH ➤ https://allyyost.com _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullhow Jesus Freaks startedf94bc88f-9cbe-4fb1-8037-bc259072113dFri, 13 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsProverbs 31 | Girls Gone BibleHiiiii GGB:)   Today we dive into the beautiful and inspiring passage of Proverbs 31, unpacking what it means to be a Proverbs 31 woman in today’s world. We explore her qualities, her faith, and her role as a virtuous woman, wife, and mother.   We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GIRLSGONEBIBLE and get on your way to being your best self.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

Hiiiii GGB:)   Today we dive into the beautiful and inspiring passage of Proverbs 31, unpacking what it means to be a Proverbs 31 woman in today’s world. We explore her qualities, her faith, and her role as a virtuous woman, wife, and mother.   We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GIRLSGONEBIBLE and get on your way to being your best self.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullProverbs 31 | Girls Gone Bibledb10f04e-8987-48bb-8b9f-6f5a48b75a8fFri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 191: Inside Nike’s Branding Genius: Lessons for Building an Iconic Brand: Greg HoffmanIn this moment, Greg Hofman former CMO of Nike explores how the brand’s bold strategies helped the brand become an iconic global powerhouse. He shares practical lessons on building a strong brand identity, connecting with audiences, and leveraging creativity to drive business success. Head to https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 to claim your credit. Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Greg: https://www.themodernarena.com/about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, Greg Hofman former CMO of Nike explores how the brand’s bold strategies helped the brand become an iconic global powerhouse. He shares practical lessons on building a strong brand identity, connecting with audiences, and leveraging creativity to drive business success. Head to https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 to claim your credit. Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Greg: https://www.themodernarena.com/about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 191: Inside Nike’s Branding Genius: Lessons for Building an Iconic Brand: Greg Hoffman6d079c3e-823e-4919-933d-fca78a6434f3Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000864https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2024) Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2024)b2519af9-0ada-4622-bfc1-9b22b533d48aFri, 13 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: The Battle of Prayer (2024) Prayer is &quot;grace and grit,&quot; as Fr. Mike phrases it. In this section, one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorites in the Catechism, we hear that &quot;we pray as we live because we live as we pray.&quot; This living and praying is a battle in which we must confront our failures and accept the Holy Spirit&#39;s grace and aid. Prayer requires humility, trust, and perseverance on our part. In this struggle, we must battle against distraction, ourselves, dryness, and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2725-2731. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Prayer is &quot;grace and grit,&quot; as Fr. Mike phrases it. In this section, one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorites in the Catechism, we hear that &quot;we pray as we live because we live as we pray.&quot; This living and praying is a battle in which we must confront our failures and accept the Holy Spirit&#39;s grace and aid. Prayer requires humility, trust, and perseverance on our part. In this struggle, we must battle against distraction, ourselves, dryness, and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2725-2731. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 348: The Battle of Prayer (2024)6e075f0f-2a2d-4ee5-8aac-c4c5faf2c326Fri, 13 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: The Battle of Prayer (2024) Prayer is &quot;grace and grit,&quot; as Fr. Mike phrases it. In this section, one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorites in the Catechism, we hear that &quot;we pray as we live because we live as we pray.&quot; This living and praying is a battle in which we must confront our failures and accept the Holy Spirit&#39;s grace and aid. Prayer requires humility, trust, and perseverance on our part. In this struggle, we must battle against distraction, ourselves, dryness, and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2725-2731. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Prayer is &quot;grace and grit,&quot; as Fr. Mike phrases it. In this section, one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorites in the Catechism, we hear that &quot;we pray as we live because we live as we pray.&quot; This living and praying is a battle in which we must confront our failures and accept the Holy Spirit&#39;s grace and aid. Prayer requires humility, trust, and perseverance on our part. In this struggle, we must battle against distraction, ourselves, dryness, and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2725-2731. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 348: The Battle of Prayer (2024)5776753c-9ff2-4083-aa4c-b0cbe90eb0c2Fri, 13 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2024) Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2024)d8a105d7-aaf6-4009-a0ff-4af719ad9752Fri, 13 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2024) Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2024)8e100e5a-a36d-43ba-86b5-8a750114af5fFri, 13 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2024) Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2024)9bc23e1a-dc88-4e2c-953c-bdf1938a58ddFri, 13 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDad’s SurgeryTears started to fill Ashley's eyes as she stared at the movie playing on the TV without really watching it, and she brushed them away. Her dad was having heart surgery tomorrow, and she couldn't get him off her mind.She felt her aunt looking over at her. "Want to help me make some popcorn?" Aunt Laurie asked.Ashley got up and left her sisters and cousins to follow her aunt to the kitchen. "Thinking about your dad?" Aunt Laurie asked.Ashley nodded. "I'm trying not to worry, but it's hard.""It's okay to be scared." Aunt Laurie touched her back. "I know I am."Ashley glanced at her aunt. "You are?" Aunt Laurie nodded. "I've been praying and trying to give my worries to Jesus, but it's not always easy. Sometimes I have to remind myself that even the writers of the book of Psalms questioned God and admitted when they were afraid.""They did?" Ashley asked."Oh yes. Some of the psalmists in the Bible even asked if God would reject them forever." Aunt Laurie pulled a big red bowl from the cupboard. "But they also praised God in the end. They remembered all the amazing things God had done and how He always looked out for them.""And He'll look out for Dad too?" Ashley asked quietly.Her aunt set the bowl down and hugged her. "We need to pray and trust that He will. But even if something bad were to happen, we can still praise God because of the amazing things He has done. Jesus died and rose again to save us, and He promises to get rid of all sin, sickness, and death one day. No matter what happens, we can trust Him because of that.""Will you pray with me right now?" Ashley asked."Of course." Aunt Laurie bowed her head and led her in a prayer asking for healing for her dad and peace for all of them. Ashley felt a bit better when she was done."Want to help me with this popcorn now?" Aunt Laurie asked.Ashley quickly nodded. She still felt scared, but was glad she could trust God to take care of her dad, no matter what happened.–Bethany Acker

Tears started to fill Ashley's eyes as she stared at the movie playing on the TV without really watching it, and she brushed them away. Her dad was having heart surgery tomorrow, and she couldn't get him off her mind.She felt her aunt looking over at her. "Want to help me make some popcorn?" Aunt Laurie asked.Ashley got up and left her sisters and cousins to follow her aunt to the kitchen. "Thinking about your dad?" Aunt Laurie asked.Ashley nodded. "I'm trying not to worry, but it's hard.""It's okay to be scared." Aunt Laurie touched her back. "I know I am."Ashley glanced at her aunt. "You are?" Aunt Laurie nodded. "I've been praying and trying to give my worries to Jesus, but it's not always easy. Sometimes I have to remind myself that even the writers of the book of Psalms questioned God and admitted when they were afraid.""They did?" Ashley asked."Oh yes. Some of the psalmists in the Bible even asked if God would reject them forever." Aunt Laurie pulled a big red bowl from the cupboard. "But they also praised God in the end. They remembered all the amazing things God had done and how He always looked out for them.""And He'll look out for Dad too?" Ashley asked quietly.Her aunt set the bowl down and hugged her. "We need to pray and trust that He will. But even if something bad were to happen, we can still praise God because of the amazing things He has done. Jesus died and rose again to save us, and He promises to get rid of all sin, sickness, and death one day. No matter what happens, we can trust Him because of that.""Will you pray with me right now?" Ashley asked."Of course." Aunt Laurie bowed her head and led her in a prayer asking for healing for her dad and peace for all of them. Ashley felt a bit better when she was done."Want to help me with this popcorn now?" Aunt Laurie asked.Ashley quickly nodded. She still felt scared, but was glad she could trust God to take care of her dad, no matter what happened.–Bethany Acker

Dad’s Surgerydce03bef-8c2c-491f-9f34-48069c366d3aFri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Dad’s Surgery  Bible Reading: Psalm 77:7-14 Tears started to fill Ashley’s eyes as she stared at the movie playing on the TV without really watching it, and she brushed them away. Her dad was having heart surgery tomorrow, and she couldn’t get him off her mind. She felt her aunt looking over at her. “Want to help me make some popcorn?” Aunt Laurie asked. Ashley got up and left her sisters and cousins to follow her aunt to the kitchen. “Thinking about your dad?” Aunt Laurie asked. Ashley nodded. “I’m trying not to worry, but it’s hard.” “It’s okay to be scared.” Aunt Laurie touched her back. “I know I am.” Ashley glanced at her aunt. “You are?” Aunt Laurie nodded. “I’ve been praying and trying to give my worries to Jesus, but it’s not always easy. Sometimes I have to remind myself that even the writers of the book of Psalms questioned God and admitted when they were afraid.” “They did?” Ashley asked. “Oh yes. Some of the psalmists in the Bible even asked if God would reject them forever.” Aunt Laurie pulled a big red bowl from the cupboard. “But they also praised God in the end. They remembered all the amazing things God had done and how He always looked out for them.” “And He’ll look out for Dad too?” Ashley asked quietly. Her aunt set the bowl down and hugged her. “We need to pray and trust that He will. But even if something bad were to happen, we can still praise God because of the amazing things He has done. Jesus died and rose again to save us, and He promises to get rid of all sin, sickness, and death one day. No matter what happens, we can trust Him because of that.” “Will you pray with me right now?” Ashley asked. “Of course.” Aunt Laurie bowed her head and led her in a prayer asking for healing for her dad and peace for all of them. Ashley felt a bit better when she was done. “Want to help me with this popcorn now?” Aunt Laurie asked. Ashley quickly nodded. She still felt scared, but was glad she could trust God to take care of her dad, no matter what happened. –Bethany Acker How About You?When you feel sad or scared because of something you’re going through, do you admit it? God cares about you and wants you to be honest with Him and others about how you feel. Even the psalmists in the Bible got scared, but they still praised and trusted God. Tell Jesus how you feel, and trust Him to be with you and give you peace as you remember the amazing things He’s done for you. Today’s Key Verse:You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples. (NIV) (Psalm 77:14) Today’s Key Thought:Trust God when you feel afraid

Bible Reading: Psalm 77:7-14 Tears started to fill Ashley’s eyes as she stared at the movie playing on the TV without really watching it, and she brushed them away. Her dad was having heart surgery tomorrow, and she couldn’t get him off her mind. She felt her aunt looking over at her. “Want to help me make some popcorn?” Aunt Laurie asked. Ashley got up and left her sisters and cousins to follow her aunt to the kitchen. “Thinking about your dad?” Aunt Laurie asked. Ashley nodded. “I’m trying not to worry, but it’s hard.” “It’s okay to be scared.” Aunt Laurie touched her back. “I know I am.” Ashley glanced at her aunt. “You are?” Aunt Laurie nodded. “I’ve been praying and trying to give my worries to Jesus, but it’s not always easy. Sometimes I have to remind myself that even the writers of the book of Psalms questioned God and admitted when they were afraid.” “They did?” Ashley asked. “Oh yes. Some of the psalmists in the Bible even asked if God would reject them forever.” Aunt Laurie pulled a big red bowl from the cupboard. “But they also praised God in the end. They remembered all the amazing things God had done and how He always looked out for them.” “And He’ll look out for Dad too?” Ashley asked quietly. Her aunt set the bowl down and hugged her. “We need to pray and trust that He will. But even if something bad were to happen, we can still praise God because of the amazing things He has done. Jesus died and rose again to save us, and He promises to get rid of all sin, sickness, and death one day. No matter what happens, we can trust Him because of that.” “Will you pray with me right now?” Ashley asked. “Of course.” Aunt Laurie bowed her head and led her in a prayer asking for healing for her dad and peace for all of them. Ashley felt a bit better when she was done. “Want to help me with this popcorn now?” Aunt Laurie asked. Ashley quickly nodded. She still felt scared, but was glad she could trust God to take care of her dad, no matter what happened. –Bethany Acker How About You?When you feel sad or scared because of something you’re going through, do you admit it? God cares about you and wants you to be honest with Him and others about how you feel. Even the psalmists in the Bible got scared, but they still praised and trusted God. Tell Jesus how you feel, and trust Him to be with you and give you peace as you remember the amazing things He’s done for you. Today’s Key Verse:You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples. (NIV) (Psalm 77:14) Today’s Key Thought:Trust God when you feel afraid

Dad’s Surgery  a9243c25-ef79-4b08-a6bd-010ed5e3f9c1Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat People Forget About Our Lady of Guadalupe The apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary that came to be known as Our Lady of Guadalupe was a miracle. The Castilian roses that came from Tepeyac Hill in winter were a miracle. The divinely illustrated vision of Our Lady on St. Juan Diego&#39;s tilma was a miracle—as is the fact that the tilma composed of organic fibers has refused to degrade for 500 years and is still available to see to this day. But none of those were the greatest miracle that Our Lady brought to the Americas that fateful century. Fr. Mike points out the incredible miracle that many people gloss over—but the one that makes an eternal difference.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary that came to be known as Our Lady of Guadalupe was a miracle. The Castilian roses that came from Tepeyac Hill in winter were a miracle. The divinely illustrated vision of Our Lady on St. Juan Diego&#39;s tilma was a miracle—as is the fact that the tilma composed of organic fibers has refused to degrade for 500 years and is still available to see to this day. But none of those were the greatest miracle that Our Lady brought to the Americas that fateful century. Fr. Mike points out the incredible miracle that many people gloss over—but the one that makes an eternal difference.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat People Forget About Our Lady of Guadaluped4167d1c-8d7a-4e09-b0b2-aed95c191b1dThu, 12 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat People Forget About Our Lady of Guadalupe The apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary that came to be known as Our Lady of Guadalupe was a miracle. The Castilian roses that came from Tepeyac Hill in winter were a miracle. The divinely illustrated vision of Our Lady on St. Juan Diego&#39;s tilma was a miracle—as is the fact that the tilma composed of organic fibers has refused to degrade for 500 years and is still available to see to this day. But none of those were the greatest miracle that Our Lady brought to the Americas that fateful century. Fr. Mike points out the incredible miracle that many people gloss over—but the one that makes an eternal difference.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary that came to be known as Our Lady of Guadalupe was a miracle. The Castilian roses that came from Tepeyac Hill in winter were a miracle. The divinely illustrated vision of Our Lady on St. Juan Diego&#39;s tilma was a miracle—as is the fact that the tilma composed of organic fibers has refused to degrade for 500 years and is still available to see to this day. But none of those were the greatest miracle that Our Lady brought to the Americas that fateful century. Fr. Mike points out the incredible miracle that many people gloss over—but the one that makes an eternal difference.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat People Forget About Our Lady of Guadalupea088af55-c26e-4cab-8540-58c4a8eec562Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#897 - 1 Maccabees 8 – Alliance with RomeThis episode is part 12 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas sends ambassadors to Rome to form an alliance with this rising, powerful country in the Mediterranean. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 12 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas sends ambassadors to Rome to form an alliance with this rising, powerful country in the Mediterranean. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#897 - 1 Maccabees 8 – Alliance with Rome28240a87-2fbd-4bdb-8b7a-58df1d0ec18aThu, 12 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000694https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWithout This Your Advent Fails"Prepare the way of the Lord!" In this powerful Advent episode, John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman explore the unique spiritual landscape of the season, uncovering those mysterious spiritual déjà vu moments that can profoundly reshape your interior life. Discover the four critical elements that can transform your Advent—from confronting your past to navigating worldly distractions—and learn how these practices prepare your heart for Christ's coming, not just at Christmas but now and into the future. We also get to answer a question about atheist parents baptizing their children and Godparents from a brother in Ireland. We love to answer your questions so please send them to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com For those eager to go deeper into the spiritual wilderness of conversion, the extended edition on CatholicGentlemanPlus.com reveals the fourth vital element, which is foundational to our lives as Catholic men. 🔴🔴 SHOW SPONSOR 🔴🔴 EXODUS 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman CATHOLIC WOODWORKER - https://bit.ly/TheCatholicWoodworker (CODE: TCG20) 🟢 To gain access to the full extended edition of the Catholic Gentleman Show, as well as gain all 18 sessions that help men become better and more equipped in life, head over to https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON ROSARY, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 19 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Prepare the way of the Lord!" In this powerful Advent episode, John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman explore the unique spiritual landscape of the season, uncovering those mysterious spiritual déjà vu moments that can profoundly reshape your interior life. Discover the four critical elements that can transform your Advent—from confronting your past to navigating worldly distractions—and learn how these practices prepare your heart for Christ's coming, not just at Christmas but now and into the future. We also get to answer a question about atheist parents baptizing their children and Godparents from a brother in Ireland. We love to answer your questions so please send them to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com For those eager to go deeper into the spiritual wilderness of conversion, the extended edition on CatholicGentlemanPlus.com reveals the fourth vital element, which is foundational to our lives as Catholic men. 🔴🔴 SHOW SPONSOR 🔴🔴 EXODUS 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman CATHOLIC WOODWORKER - https://bit.ly/TheCatholicWoodworker (CODE: TCG20) 🟢 To gain access to the full extended edition of the Catholic Gentleman Show, as well as gain all 18 sessions that help men become better and more equipped in life, head over to https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON ROSARY, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 19 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWithout This Your Advent Failsc83d0fe7-b802-4453-8ef7-b1605d3797bfThu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +00003964https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMrBallen (Former Navy SEAL): I Wasn't Sleeping, I Became A Raging Alcoholic! I Was Disowned By The SEALS! This Will Turn Your Life Around In 2025!From rock bottom to Navy SEAL, and then to storytelling YouTube star from John Ballen to MrBallen, he reveals what it takes to reimagine your life's path  John Ballen, best known as MrBallen, is a former US Navy SEAL and founder of Ballen Studios. He is the host of the ‘MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories’ and author of the book ‘MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious: The Graphic Stories’.  In this conversation, John and Steven discuss topics such as, the 5 words that transformed John’s life, the benefits of storytelling, why he was disowned by the SEAL’s, and how to turn your life around in 2025. (00:00) Intro (02:13) Becoming MrBallen (10:25) The Self-Awareness to Take Responsibility Changed Me (15:09) How You React After Making Mistakes Changes Everything (16:54) What Is the Navy SEALs? (19:31) How Long Is Navy SEAL Training? (23:15) The Difference Between Those Who Made It or Not (27:18) The Mentality of MrBallen Before and After SEAL Training (30:02) Hitting Rock Bottom (33:03) Advice for People Who Feel Stuck (36:33) I Almost Died: Finding Your True Motivation (39:54) Retiring Due to War PTSD (45:44) I Was Dishonored by the Navy SEAL Community (49:26) I Crossed the Line... (01:01:33) What Happened to Those Nine Hikers (01:03:45) Advice to Discover What Motivates You (01:07:09) The Best Things in Life Are on the Other Side of Fear (01:14:34) Dealing With People Hating What I Love Doing (01:18:54) Will You Stop Being MrBallen? (01:21:26) What Would Make You Leave MrBallen Behind? (01:25:49) Finding the Next Thing to Check Off Your List (01:27:29) Dealing With PTSD and Alcoholism (01:34:03) Coming to Terms With Everything I Did (01:36:52) Your Demons and Therapy (01:38:45) The Only Way to Cope With Your Demons (01:41:03) Ads (01:42:07) Reconciling With My Dad (01:46:02) How to Help Men Experiencing Mental Health Issues (01:50:30) How to Be a Great Storyteller Follow John:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3BjQjbv  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3Bd3evX  MrBallen YouTube - https://bit.ly/4irOnhN  Ballen Studios Website - https://bit.ly/3ZzRv2A  MrBallen Podcast - https://spoti.fi/49xFsY0  You can purchase John’s book, ‘MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious: The Graphic Stories’, here: https://amzn.to/4g7fq0p  🚀The 1% Diary is live - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsor: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From rock bottom to Navy SEAL, and then to storytelling YouTube star from John Ballen to MrBallen, he reveals what it takes to reimagine your life's path  John Ballen, best known as MrBallen, is a former US Navy SEAL and founder of Ballen Studios. He is the host of the ‘MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories’ and author of the book ‘MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious: The Graphic Stories’.  In this conversation, John and Steven discuss topics such as, the 5 words that transformed John’s life, the benefits of storytelling, why he was disowned by the SEAL’s, and how to turn your life around in 2025. (00:00) Intro (02:13) Becoming MrBallen (10:25) The Self-Awareness to Take Responsibility Changed Me (15:09) How You React After Making Mistakes Changes Everything (16:54) What Is the Navy SEALs? (19:31) How Long Is Navy SEAL Training? (23:15) The Difference Between Those Who Made It or Not (27:18) The Mentality of MrBallen Before and After SEAL Training (30:02) Hitting Rock Bottom (33:03) Advice for People Who Feel Stuck (36:33) I Almost Died: Finding Your True Motivation (39:54) Retiring Due to War PTSD (45:44) I Was Dishonored by the Navy SEAL Community (49:26) I Crossed the Line... (01:01:33) What Happened to Those Nine Hikers (01:03:45) Advice to Discover What Motivates You (01:07:09) The Best Things in Life Are on the Other Side of Fear (01:14:34) Dealing With People Hating What I Love Doing (01:18:54) Will You Stop Being MrBallen? (01:21:26) What Would Make You Leave MrBallen Behind? (01:25:49) Finding the Next Thing to Check Off Your List (01:27:29) Dealing With PTSD and Alcoholism (01:34:03) Coming to Terms With Everything I Did (01:36:52) Your Demons and Therapy (01:38:45) The Only Way to Cope With Your Demons (01:41:03) Ads (01:42:07) Reconciling With My Dad (01:46:02) How to Help Men Experiencing Mental Health Issues (01:50:30) How to Be a Great Storyteller Follow John:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3BjQjbv  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3Bd3evX  MrBallen YouTube - https://bit.ly/4irOnhN  Ballen Studios Website - https://bit.ly/3ZzRv2A  MrBallen Podcast - https://spoti.fi/49xFsY0  You can purchase John’s book, ‘MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious: The Graphic Stories’, here: https://amzn.to/4g7fq0p  🚀The 1% Diary is live - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsor: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMrBallen (Former Navy SEAL): I Wasn't Sleeping, I Became A Raging Alcoholic! I Was Disowned By The SEALS! This Will Turn Your Life Around In 2025!f27d3c35-46a6-4a48-9991-057c36e73136Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +00007455https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2024) Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2024)8d32472d-203a-4997-9ff2-c6151ab93451Thu, 12 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Contemplative Prayer (2024) In contemplative prayer, we seek Jesus. As St. Teresa of Avila put it, contemplative prayer “is nothing else than a close sharing between friends.” The Catechism tells us this form of prayer is a gift, a covenant, and a communion. Further, it is a silent gaze “fixed on Jesus.” In this episode, Fr. Mike helps us better understand this intimate form of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2709-2724. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In contemplative prayer, we seek Jesus. As St. Teresa of Avila put it, contemplative prayer “is nothing else than a close sharing between friends.” The Catechism tells us this form of prayer is a gift, a covenant, and a communion. Further, it is a silent gaze “fixed on Jesus.” In this episode, Fr. Mike helps us better understand this intimate form of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2709-2724. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 347: Contemplative Prayer (2024)4684b337-31ef-46b8-b180-74b82bacaca2Thu, 12 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Contemplative Prayer (2024) In contemplative prayer, we seek Jesus. As St. Teresa of Avila put it, contemplative prayer “is nothing else than a close sharing between friends.” The Catechism tells us this form of prayer is a gift, a covenant, and a communion. Further, it is a silent gaze “fixed on Jesus.” In this episode, Fr. Mike helps us better understand this intimate form of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2709-2724. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In contemplative prayer, we seek Jesus. As St. Teresa of Avila put it, contemplative prayer “is nothing else than a close sharing between friends.” The Catechism tells us this form of prayer is a gift, a covenant, and a communion. Further, it is a silent gaze “fixed on Jesus.” In this episode, Fr. Mike helps us better understand this intimate form of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2709-2724. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 347: Contemplative Prayer (2024)7b244585-06a1-4de9-9b67-810ae071efa9Thu, 12 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2024) Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2024)61ece499-483d-44cf-86f7-fe516a7382adThu, 12 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2024) Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2024)9de5a96d-b2f1-467a-893e-35f17c586ab1Thu, 12 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2024) Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2024)9f17eec5-2af6-41ff-9e11-318d4bc0dc46Thu, 12 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAll at Once"Why are you watching the football game?" Arcelia asked her older brother. "You said you wanted to watch basketball.""Yeah, but I'm recording the basketball game so I can watch it later," Brody replied as he munched some popcorn. Just then his phone buzzed and Brody picked it up. A moment later he whooped. "Our high school team just scored!" he exclaimed. "They're playing out of town and a friend is texting me updates." "That's a lot of games to keep track of all at once," said Arcelia. But Brody was staring intently at his phone and didn't seem to hear her, so she shrugged and walked away.Before long, it was Arcelia's bedtime. "Don't forget to say your prayers," Dad said when she went to tell him goodnight."I won't," said Arcelia. But then she frowned. "I always pray before I go to sleep, but aren't a lot of other kids praying at pretty much the same time? It seems like there would be way too many prayers to listen to all at once. Do you think God has a way to record them so He can listen to them later?"Dad laughed. "Sounds like you've been hanging out with Brody. God doesn't have to record prayers and listen to one at a time. He can hear everyone's prayers all at the same time.""It's just hard to imagine that God can hear us all at once," said Arcelia. "How can He do that without switching back and forth between prayers or getting distracted while listening to one person and someone else chimes in?""God isn't like Brody or any of us," said Dad. "God is God. We can't understand how it's possible, but He hears everything we say and even knows everything we think. We can never fully comprehend how great and powerful He is, but we know He cares about what we're going through because Jesus died and rose again to save us from our sins. He loves us so much that He became one of us, and He is always with us and hears us when we pray.""Well, good," said Arcelia, giving her dad a hug. "Goodnight, Dad. I'll go say my prayers."–Ruth McQuilkin

"Why are you watching the football game?" Arcelia asked her older brother. "You said you wanted to watch basketball.""Yeah, but I'm recording the basketball game so I can watch it later," Brody replied as he munched some popcorn. Just then his phone buzzed and Brody picked it up. A moment later he whooped. "Our high school team just scored!" he exclaimed. "They're playing out of town and a friend is texting me updates." "That's a lot of games to keep track of all at once," said Arcelia. But Brody was staring intently at his phone and didn't seem to hear her, so she shrugged and walked away.Before long, it was Arcelia's bedtime. "Don't forget to say your prayers," Dad said when she went to tell him goodnight."I won't," said Arcelia. But then she frowned. "I always pray before I go to sleep, but aren't a lot of other kids praying at pretty much the same time? It seems like there would be way too many prayers to listen to all at once. Do you think God has a way to record them so He can listen to them later?"Dad laughed. "Sounds like you've been hanging out with Brody. God doesn't have to record prayers and listen to one at a time. He can hear everyone's prayers all at the same time.""It's just hard to imagine that God can hear us all at once," said Arcelia. "How can He do that without switching back and forth between prayers or getting distracted while listening to one person and someone else chimes in?""God isn't like Brody or any of us," said Dad. "God is God. We can't understand how it's possible, but He hears everything we say and even knows everything we think. We can never fully comprehend how great and powerful He is, but we know He cares about what we're going through because Jesus died and rose again to save us from our sins. He loves us so much that He became one of us, and He is always with us and hears us when we pray.""Well, good," said Arcelia, giving her dad a hug. "Goodnight, Dad. I'll go say my prayers."–Ruth McQuilkin

All at Oncedeb19ace-e2d9-4916-bcb1-d1d8f07bf3ccThu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags All at Once Bible Reading: Psalms 34:15-17; 145:17-19 “Why are you watching the football game?” Arcelia asked her older brother. “You said you wanted to watch basketball.” “Yeah, but I’m recording the basketball game so I can watch it later,” Brody replied as he munched some popcorn. Just then his phone buzzed and Brody picked it up. A moment later he whooped. “Our high school team just scored!” he exclaimed. “They’re playing out of town and a friend is texting me updates.” “That’s a lot of games to keep track of all at once,” said Arcelia. But Brody was staring intently at his phone and didn’t seem to hear her, so she shrugged and walked away. Before long, it was Arcelia’s bedtime. “Don’t forget to say your prayers,” Dad said when she went to tell him goodnight. “I won’t,” said Arcelia. But then she frowned. “I always pray before I go to sleep, but aren’t a lot of other kids praying at pretty much the same time? It seems like there would be way too many prayers to listen to all at once. Do you think God has a way to record them so He can listen to them later?” Dad laughed. “Sounds like you’ve been hanging out with Brody. God doesn’t have to record prayers and listen to one at a time. He can hear everyone’s prayers all at the same time.” “It’s just hard to imagine that God can hear us all at once,” said Arcelia. “How can He do that without switching back and forth between prayers or getting distracted while listening to one person and someone else chimes in?” “God isn’t like Brody or any of us,” said Dad. “God is God. We can’t understand how it’s possible, but He hears everything we say and even knows everything we think. We can never fully comprehend how great and powerful He is, but we know He cares about what we’re going through because Jesus died and rose again to save us from our sins. He loves us so much that He became one of us, and He is always with us and hears us when we pray.” “Well, good,” said Arcelia, giving her dad a hug. “Goodnight, Dad. I’ll go say my prayers.” –Ruth McQuilkin How About You?Do you wonder how God can hear your prayers when so many other people are praying too? Do you wonder if He even wants to listen to what you have to pray about? He does! God cares about every detail of your life, and He wants to hear your thoughts, needs, interests, and concerns. Pause a moment and share what’s on your heart. He’s always listening. Today’s Key Verse:The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears. (NKJV) (Psalm 34:17) Today’s Key Thought:God hears your prayers

Bible Reading: Psalms 34:15-17; 145:17-19 “Why are you watching the football game?” Arcelia asked her older brother. “You said you wanted to watch basketball.” “Yeah, but I’m recording the basketball game so I can watch it later,” Brody replied as he munched some popcorn. Just then his phone buzzed and Brody picked it up. A moment later he whooped. “Our high school team just scored!” he exclaimed. “They’re playing out of town and a friend is texting me updates.” “That’s a lot of games to keep track of all at once,” said Arcelia. But Brody was staring intently at his phone and didn’t seem to hear her, so she shrugged and walked away. Before long, it was Arcelia’s bedtime. “Don’t forget to say your prayers,” Dad said when she went to tell him goodnight. “I won’t,” said Arcelia. But then she frowned. “I always pray before I go to sleep, but aren’t a lot of other kids praying at pretty much the same time? It seems like there would be way too many prayers to listen to all at once. Do you think God has a way to record them so He can listen to them later?” Dad laughed. “Sounds like you’ve been hanging out with Brody. God doesn’t have to record prayers and listen to one at a time. He can hear everyone’s prayers all at the same time.” “It’s just hard to imagine that God can hear us all at once,” said Arcelia. “How can He do that without switching back and forth between prayers or getting distracted while listening to one person and someone else chimes in?” “God isn’t like Brody or any of us,” said Dad. “God is God. We can’t understand how it’s possible, but He hears everything we say and even knows everything we think. We can never fully comprehend how great and powerful He is, but we know He cares about what we’re going through because Jesus died and rose again to save us from our sins. He loves us so much that He became one of us, and He is always with us and hears us when we pray.” “Well, good,” said Arcelia, giving her dad a hug. “Goodnight, Dad. I’ll go say my prayers.” –Ruth McQuilkin How About You?Do you wonder how God can hear your prayers when so many other people are praying too? Do you wonder if He even wants to listen to what you have to pray about? He does! God cares about every detail of your life, and He wants to hear your thoughts, needs, interests, and concerns. Pause a moment and share what’s on your heart. He’s always listening. Today’s Key Verse:The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears. (NKJV) (Psalm 34:17) Today’s Key Thought:God hears your prayers

All at Once 7cbe9179-40b4-435e-bfd8-117934503eb4Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Shroud of TurinFather Martins interviews one of the world's leading experts on the Shroud of Turin.

Father Martins interviews one of the world's leading experts on the Shroud of Turin.

fullThe Shroud of Turin0221cd82-8ca4-41cf-80d1-1e4111d7ff06Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:52:30 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#355: An Angel Visits Mary and JosephMatthew 1:18-24 and Luke 1:26-38  In today’s episode, we explore the miraculous story of Mary and Joseph and how God chose them for an extraordinary purpose. Mary, a young woman in Nazareth, was preparing for her wedding to Joseph when her life was interrupted by an angel named Gabriel. Gabriel brought incredible news—Mary would give birth to Jesus, the Son of God. We also learn about Joseph’s reaction when he found out and how God sent an angel to reassure him in a dream. Through their faith and obedience, Mary and Joseph show us how to trust God, even when His plans seem bigger than anything we could imagine. Send a prayer to Oasis 4 Orphans learn about Oasis 4 Orphans ------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 1:18-24 and Luke 1:26-38  In today’s episode, we explore the miraculous story of Mary and Joseph and how God chose them for an extraordinary purpose. Mary, a young woman in Nazareth, was preparing for her wedding to Joseph when her life was interrupted by an angel named Gabriel. Gabriel brought incredible news—Mary would give birth to Jesus, the Son of God. We also learn about Joseph’s reaction when he found out and how God sent an angel to reassure him in a dream. Through their faith and obedience, Mary and Joseph show us how to trust God, even when His plans seem bigger than anything we could imagine. Send a prayer to Oasis 4 Orphans learn about Oasis 4 Orphans ------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#355: An Angel Visits Mary and Josepha1f8de94-2db5-431a-8068-f5da12e97162Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000728https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGGB+ | Angela — The Power of Choice | PREVIEW GGB ❤️ we have a preview of GGB+ a solo episode where Angela dives into the power of choice and how to be governed by the Spirit of God rather than your feelings. a conversation filled with authority and passion and raw emotion. “Welcome to GGB+ where Ang & Ari, hosts of the Girls Gone Bible podcast, are able to connect with their GGB family in a way they never have. The girls will be uploading home videos of the most raw and vulnerable conversations and fun behind the scenes you can’t get anywhere else. The most inside look into their faith walk and what God is currently doing in their lives. We love you GGB. More than you know.” we hope you join us :) https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/

GGB ❤️ we have a preview of GGB+ a solo episode where Angela dives into the power of choice and how to be governed by the Spirit of God rather than your feelings. a conversation filled with authority and passion and raw emotion. “Welcome to GGB+ where Ang & Ari, hosts of the Girls Gone Bible podcast, are able to connect with their GGB family in a way they never have. The girls will be uploading home videos of the most raw and vulnerable conversations and fun behind the scenes you can’t get anywhere else. The most inside look into their faith walk and what God is currently doing in their lives. We love you GGB. More than you know.” we hope you join us :) https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/

fullGGB+ | Angela — The Power of Choice | PREVIEWfdf98756-0e6e-4dbe-8bd9-6e1b313bc1e7Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:13:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGGB+ | OVERCOMING HEARTBREAK PREVIEWGGB ❤️ we have a preview of GGB+   this conversation is all about how Ari overcame the biggest heartbreak of her life and how God took the worst thing that ever happened to her and used it for her GOOD.   JUST LIKE HOW HE PROMISES! Romans 8:28   https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/posts/heartbreak   "Welcome to GGB+ where Ang & Ari, hosts of the Girls Gone Bible podcast, are able to connect with their GGB family in a way they never have. The girls will be uploading home videos of the most raw and vulnerable conversations and fun behind the scenes you can’t get anywhere else. The most inside look into their faith walk and what God is currently doing in their lives. We love you GGB. More than you know.”   we hope you join us :) https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/

GGB ❤️ we have a preview of GGB+   this conversation is all about how Ari overcame the biggest heartbreak of her life and how God took the worst thing that ever happened to her and used it for her GOOD.   JUST LIKE HOW HE PROMISES! Romans 8:28   https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/posts/heartbreak   "Welcome to GGB+ where Ang & Ari, hosts of the Girls Gone Bible podcast, are able to connect with their GGB family in a way they never have. The girls will be uploading home videos of the most raw and vulnerable conversations and fun behind the scenes you can’t get anywhere else. The most inside look into their faith walk and what God is currently doing in their lives. We love you GGB. More than you know.”   we hope you join us :) https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/

fullGGB+ | OVERCOMING HEARTBREAK PREVIEWa86bd649-30ed-4099-8b40-463e36862abbWed, 11 Dec 2024 06:08:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2024)d3849e6b-1056-4571-904e-023594f86f9dWed, 11 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Meditation and Vocal Prayer (2024) Because man is both body and spirit, our prayers can be vocal and meditative. We learn that vocal prayer expresses the movements of our hearts and minds, enabling us to pray with the fullness of our being. Another form of prayer is meditation, which the Catechism tells us is “above all a quest.” In meditation, we employ our thoughts, imagination, and emotions to deepen our union with Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2700-2708. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Because man is both body and spirit, our prayers can be vocal and meditative. We learn that vocal prayer expresses the movements of our hearts and minds, enabling us to pray with the fullness of our being. Another form of prayer is meditation, which the Catechism tells us is “above all a quest.” In meditation, we employ our thoughts, imagination, and emotions to deepen our union with Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2700-2708. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 346: Meditation and Vocal Prayer (2024)ee023927-c56d-4a39-9530-3083cbb9342eWed, 11 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Meditation and Vocal Prayer (2024) Because man is both body and spirit, our prayers can be vocal and meditative. We learn that vocal prayer expresses the movements of our hearts and minds, enabling us to pray with the fullness of our being. Another form of prayer is meditation, which the Catechism tells us is “above all a quest.” In meditation, we employ our thoughts, imagination, and emotions to deepen our union with Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2700-2708. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Because man is both body and spirit, our prayers can be vocal and meditative. We learn that vocal prayer expresses the movements of our hearts and minds, enabling us to pray with the fullness of our being. Another form of prayer is meditation, which the Catechism tells us is “above all a quest.” In meditation, we employ our thoughts, imagination, and emotions to deepen our union with Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2700-2708. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 346: Meditation and Vocal Prayer (2024)2f563b3e-80f8-4ae1-92e2-a69b3a346130Wed, 11 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2024)f40aefb7-f455-4da9-b169-9bad8777175cWed, 11 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2024)6c66a0f1-72cc-4b09-99e9-eb829b1c8596Wed, 11 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2024)5ed4a3ca-872f-480e-a3f2-c6a94d0c6618Wed, 11 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpecial Light"Wow! Look at that!" exclaimed Leah. She and her father were taking their annual Christmas lights tour around the city. Dad pulled to the side of the street so they could get a good look at the house that had won the award for having the best display of lights. As they continued on their way, they agreed that no other place could compare to the house that won the award.The next day was the first day of Christmas vacation for Leah. "I'm glad we won't have school for a little while," she said at breakfast. "I can't do anything right at school. I don't read well, I can't spell, and I'm bad at math." She let out a long sigh. "I'm a failure." "Leah," said Dad, "I know school is hard for you, but…" He paused. "Go get your coat," he said as she finished her breakfast. "I want you to see something."Leah eagerly jumped up and went out to the car with her father. "Where are we going?" she asked as they drove through the city."You'll see," said Dad. Soon he pulled to the side of the street. "Do you recognize this place?""That's the house we saw last night--the one that had all the beautiful lights!" Leah said in surprise. "It looks different now. It doesn't look very special at all.""You're right," said Dad. "It's when we see the lights shining in the night that it looks beautiful. I thought about that when you said you couldn't do anything well. You see, we may not feel like we're all that special, especially when we aren't able to do things as well as we'd like--we might think we're as ordinary as that house looks right now. But Jesus loves us no matter what we can or can't do, and because we trust in Him, we have something special--we have the light of His love. People need to see that light--the light of Jesus in us." Dad smiled. "Leah, I want you to know that the love of Jesus shines through you--and that's much more important than getting good grades in school. You're a special light for Jesus shining brightly in the night."–Sara L. Nelson

"Wow! Look at that!" exclaimed Leah. She and her father were taking their annual Christmas lights tour around the city. Dad pulled to the side of the street so they could get a good look at the house that had won the award for having the best display of lights. As they continued on their way, they agreed that no other place could compare to the house that won the award.The next day was the first day of Christmas vacation for Leah. "I'm glad we won't have school for a little while," she said at breakfast. "I can't do anything right at school. I don't read well, I can't spell, and I'm bad at math." She let out a long sigh. "I'm a failure." "Leah," said Dad, "I know school is hard for you, but…" He paused. "Go get your coat," he said as she finished her breakfast. "I want you to see something."Leah eagerly jumped up and went out to the car with her father. "Where are we going?" she asked as they drove through the city."You'll see," said Dad. Soon he pulled to the side of the street. "Do you recognize this place?""That's the house we saw last night--the one that had all the beautiful lights!" Leah said in surprise. "It looks different now. It doesn't look very special at all.""You're right," said Dad. "It's when we see the lights shining in the night that it looks beautiful. I thought about that when you said you couldn't do anything well. You see, we may not feel like we're all that special, especially when we aren't able to do things as well as we'd like--we might think we're as ordinary as that house looks right now. But Jesus loves us no matter what we can or can't do, and because we trust in Him, we have something special--we have the light of His love. People need to see that light--the light of Jesus in us." Dad smiled. "Leah, I want you to know that the love of Jesus shines through you--and that's much more important than getting good grades in school. You're a special light for Jesus shining brightly in the night."–Sara L. Nelson

Special Light57b4fa5e-6914-44a7-9da6-4a90155b4079Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Special Light  Bible Reading: Matthew 5:14-16 “Wow! Look at that!” exclaimed Leah. She and her father were taking their annual Christmas lights tour around the city. Dad pulled to the side of the street so they could get a good look at the house that had won the award for having the best display of lights. As they continued on their way, they agreed that no other place could compare to the house that won the award. The next day was the first day of Christmas vacation for Leah. “I’m glad we won’t have school for a little while,” she said at breakfast. “I can’t do anything right at school. I don’t read well, I can’t spell, and I’m bad at math.” She let out a long sigh. “I’m a failure.” “Leah,” said Dad, “I know school is hard for you, but…” He paused. “Go get your coat,” he said as she finished her breakfast. “I want you to see something.” Leah eagerly jumped up and went out to the car with her father. “Where are we going?” she asked as they drove through the city. “You’ll see,” said Dad. Soon he pulled to the side of the street. “Do you recognize this place?” “That’s the house we saw last night–the one that had all the beautiful lights!” Leah said in surprise. “It looks different now. It doesn’t look very special at all.” “You’re right,” said Dad. “It’s when we see the lights shining in the night that it looks beautiful. I thought about that when you said you couldn’t do anything well. You see, we may not feel like we’re all that special, especially when we aren’t able to do things as well as we’d like–we might think we’re as ordinary as that house looks right now. But Jesus loves us no matter what we can or can’t do, and because we trust in Him, we have something special–we have the light of His love. People need to see that light–the light of Jesus in us.” Dad smiled. “Leah, I want you to know that the love of Jesus shines through you–and that’s much more important than getting good grades in school. You’re a special light for Jesus shining brightly in the night.” –Sara L. Nelson How About You?Do you ever feel like a failure? Does it ever seem like you can’t do anything well or that you don’t have any special talents or abilities? You are special because God made you and loves you, and if you know Jesus as your Savior, He has given you everything you need to be a light for Him in the world. Use that special ability to shine His light to everyone you meet! Today’s Key Verse:You are the light of the world. (NKJV) (Matthew 5:14) Today’s Key Thought:Be a light for Jesus

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:14-16 “Wow! Look at that!” exclaimed Leah. She and her father were taking their annual Christmas lights tour around the city. Dad pulled to the side of the street so they could get a good look at the house that had won the award for having the best display of lights. As they continued on their way, they agreed that no other place could compare to the house that won the award. The next day was the first day of Christmas vacation for Leah. “I’m glad we won’t have school for a little while,” she said at breakfast. “I can’t do anything right at school. I don’t read well, I can’t spell, and I’m bad at math.” She let out a long sigh. “I’m a failure.” “Leah,” said Dad, “I know school is hard for you, but…” He paused. “Go get your coat,” he said as she finished her breakfast. “I want you to see something.” Leah eagerly jumped up and went out to the car with her father. “Where are we going?” she asked as they drove through the city. “You’ll see,” said Dad. Soon he pulled to the side of the street. “Do you recognize this place?” “That’s the house we saw last night–the one that had all the beautiful lights!” Leah said in surprise. “It looks different now. It doesn’t look very special at all.” “You’re right,” said Dad. “It’s when we see the lights shining in the night that it looks beautiful. I thought about that when you said you couldn’t do anything well. You see, we may not feel like we’re all that special, especially when we aren’t able to do things as well as we’d like–we might think we’re as ordinary as that house looks right now. But Jesus loves us no matter what we can or can’t do, and because we trust in Him, we have something special–we have the light of His love. People need to see that light–the light of Jesus in us.” Dad smiled. “Leah, I want you to know that the love of Jesus shines through you–and that’s much more important than getting good grades in school. You’re a special light for Jesus shining brightly in the night.” –Sara L. Nelson How About You?Do you ever feel like a failure? Does it ever seem like you can’t do anything well or that you don’t have any special talents or abilities? You are special because God made you and loves you, and if you know Jesus as your Savior, He has given you everything you need to be a light for Him in the world. Use that special ability to shine His light to everyone you meet! Today’s Key Verse:You are the light of the world. (NKJV) (Matthew 5:14) Today’s Key Thought:Be a light for Jesus

Special Light  022ca4f7-13a9-4230-97d8-179a6147ce4aWed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: One in Christ (2024) In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 345: One in Christ (2024)7a4f54bb-dff0-4dd8-a279-1427ae136fdcTue, 10 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: Animated by Prayer (2024) We know we can pray anywhere at any time, yet certain places are more favorable for prayer. There are also certain rhythms of prayer in the life of the Church that foster regular attention to the Lord. As Fr. Mike emphasizes with the Catechism, we can’t pray always “if we don’t pray at specific times.” Today Fr. Mike encourages us to find our place and time for prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2691-2699. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We know we can pray anywhere at any time, yet certain places are more favorable for prayer. There are also certain rhythms of prayer in the life of the Church that foster regular attention to the Lord. As Fr. Mike emphasizes with the Catechism, we can’t pray always “if we don’t pray at specific times.” Today Fr. Mike encourages us to find our place and time for prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2691-2699. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 345: Animated by Prayer (2024)d57d932b-a947-44c2-b826-ac0dfa2dc157Tue, 10 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: Animated by Prayer (2024) We know we can pray anywhere at any time, yet certain places are more favorable for prayer. There are also certain rhythms of prayer in the life of the Church that foster regular attention to the Lord. As Fr. Mike emphasizes with the Catechism, we can’t pray always “if we don’t pray at specific times.” Today Fr. Mike encourages us to find our place and time for prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2691-2699. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We know we can pray anywhere at any time, yet certain places are more favorable for prayer. There are also certain rhythms of prayer in the life of the Church that foster regular attention to the Lord. As Fr. Mike emphasizes with the Catechism, we can’t pray always “if we don’t pray at specific times.” Today Fr. Mike encourages us to find our place and time for prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2691-2699. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 345: Animated by Prayer (2024)f48de880-7f36-41ca-bb36-370ea576cc4dTue, 10 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: One in Christ (2024) In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 345: One in Christ (2024)420de1d8-17c0-44f4-acc3-b0695574687eTue, 10 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: One in Christ (2024) In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 345: One in Christ (2024)6f0407d5-0891-48e6-ac1b-25fb523d3332Tue, 10 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: One in Christ (2024) In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 345: One in Christ (2024)6bf98564-e626-4239-9a88-e71d7751a629Tue, 10 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLoaves and FishMaria burst into the kitchen, tears streaming down her face. "I'm a terrible dancer!" she cried. "I'll never be a great ballerina. Everyone else in the class can grand jeté, but not me. I'm terrible. I quit!"Mom set a lid on a simmering soup pot. "But you love ballet, and you're performing in the Christmas celebration at church next week.""Not anymore," said Maria. "Trust me, no one wants to see me dance. I'd probably ruin the whole show."Mom turned toward the stove and took the lid off the pot. "Do you see this vegetable stew? I'm taking it to church tomorrow for the weekly lunch for the homeless." Mom shook her head. "The problem of homelessness really bothers me. I'd like to feed all the homeless people in the city. Do you think this stew can do that?""No way," said Maria. "It's a big pot, but it's not that big."Mom picked up the pot and walked toward the sink. "I can't feed everyone? Then I give up!" She tilted the pot over the sink."Stop, Mom!" cried Maria. "No one expects you to feed everyone."Mom smiled and set the pot back on the stove. "That's right. This stew is my five loaves and two fish."Maria glanced at the stew. "I thought it was potato and carrot."Mom laughed. "When Jesus fed the five thousand, He used a boy's lunch--five loaves and two fish. When I see myself in that story, I'm not Jesus. I don't perform miracles! Instead, I'm the boy. I have only small gifts to give Jesus, but He can use them to do something great."Maria looked up. "Like my dancing?""What do you think?""Well, I do love ballet," Maria admitted. "I've loved to dance since I was little.""God gave you that love for dance," said Mom. "It's a gift you can give back to Him."Maria smiled. "Okay, I'll stick with it. Even if I'm never a famous ballerina, I can still use my dancing to glorify God." She pirouetted around the kitchen table and kissed Mom on the cheek. "I'll trust Jesus to use my loaves and fish to make this a Christmas celebration to remember!"–Jennifer Dillard

Maria burst into the kitchen, tears streaming down her face. "I'm a terrible dancer!" she cried. "I'll never be a great ballerina. Everyone else in the class can grand jeté, but not me. I'm terrible. I quit!"Mom set a lid on a simmering soup pot. "But you love ballet, and you're performing in the Christmas celebration at church next week.""Not anymore," said Maria. "Trust me, no one wants to see me dance. I'd probably ruin the whole show."Mom turned toward the stove and took the lid off the pot. "Do you see this vegetable stew? I'm taking it to church tomorrow for the weekly lunch for the homeless." Mom shook her head. "The problem of homelessness really bothers me. I'd like to feed all the homeless people in the city. Do you think this stew can do that?""No way," said Maria. "It's a big pot, but it's not that big."Mom picked up the pot and walked toward the sink. "I can't feed everyone? Then I give up!" She tilted the pot over the sink."Stop, Mom!" cried Maria. "No one expects you to feed everyone."Mom smiled and set the pot back on the stove. "That's right. This stew is my five loaves and two fish."Maria glanced at the stew. "I thought it was potato and carrot."Mom laughed. "When Jesus fed the five thousand, He used a boy's lunch--five loaves and two fish. When I see myself in that story, I'm not Jesus. I don't perform miracles! Instead, I'm the boy. I have only small gifts to give Jesus, but He can use them to do something great."Maria looked up. "Like my dancing?""What do you think?""Well, I do love ballet," Maria admitted. "I've loved to dance since I was little.""God gave you that love for dance," said Mom. "It's a gift you can give back to Him."Maria smiled. "Okay, I'll stick with it. Even if I'm never a famous ballerina, I can still use my dancing to glorify God." She pirouetted around the kitchen table and kissed Mom on the cheek. "I'll trust Jesus to use my loaves and fish to make this a Christmas celebration to remember!"–Jennifer Dillard

Loaves and Fish134bd7aa-351d-4c55-9c37-a1ea5183ffedTue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Loaves and Fish Bible Reading: John 6:5-11 Maria burst into the kitchen, tears streaming down her face. “I’m a terrible dancer!” she cried. “I’ll never be a great ballerina. Everyone else in the class can grand jeté, but not me. I’m terrible. I quit!” Mom set a lid on a simmering soup pot. “But you love ballet, and you’re performing in the Christmas celebration at church next week.” “Not anymore,” said Maria. “Trust me, no one wants to see me dance. I’d probably ruin the whole show.” Mom turned toward the stove and took the lid off the pot. “Do you see this vegetable stew? I’m taking it to church tomorrow for the weekly lunch for the homeless.” Mom shook her head. “The problem of homelessness really bothers me. I’d like to feed all the homeless people in the city. Do you think this stew can do that?” “No way,” said Maria. “It’s a big pot, but it’s not that big.” Mom picked up the pot and walked toward the sink. “I can’t feed everyone? Then I give up!” She tilted the pot over the sink. “Stop, Mom!” cried Maria. “No one expects you to feed everyone.” Mom smiled and set the pot back on the stove. “That’s right. This stew is my five loaves and two fish.” Maria glanced at the stew. “I thought it was potato and carrot.” Mom laughed. “When Jesus fed the five thousand, He used a boy’s lunch–five loaves and two fish. When I see myself in that story, I’m not Jesus. I don’t perform miracles! Instead, I’m the boy. I have only small gifts to give Jesus, but He can use them to do something great.” Maria looked up. “Like my dancing?” “What do you think?” “Well, I do love ballet,” Maria admitted. “I’ve loved to dance since I was little.” “God gave you that love for dance,” said Mom. “It’s a gift you can give back to Him.” Maria smiled. “Okay, I’ll stick with it. Even if I’m never a famous ballerina, I can still use my dancing to glorify God.” She pirouetted around the kitchen table and kissed Mom on the cheek. “I’ll trust Jesus to use my loaves and fish to make this a Christmas celebration to remember!” –Jennifer Dillard How About You?Do you ever feel like your gifts aren’t good enough? Do you want to do big things but feel like your talents are too small? Remember that God gave each of us the gifts we need to help Him bring about His kingdom on earth. Trust Him to guide you in using your gifts for His purpose, knowing they are good enough for Him. Today’s Key Verse:Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward he did the same with the fish. (NLT) (John 6:11) Today’s Key Thought:Your gifts are sufficient for God

Bible Reading: John 6:5-11 Maria burst into the kitchen, tears streaming down her face. “I’m a terrible dancer!” she cried. “I’ll never be a great ballerina. Everyone else in the class can grand jeté, but not me. I’m terrible. I quit!” Mom set a lid on a simmering soup pot. “But you love ballet, and you’re performing in the Christmas celebration at church next week.” “Not anymore,” said Maria. “Trust me, no one wants to see me dance. I’d probably ruin the whole show.” Mom turned toward the stove and took the lid off the pot. “Do you see this vegetable stew? I’m taking it to church tomorrow for the weekly lunch for the homeless.” Mom shook her head. “The problem of homelessness really bothers me. I’d like to feed all the homeless people in the city. Do you think this stew can do that?” “No way,” said Maria. “It’s a big pot, but it’s not that big.” Mom picked up the pot and walked toward the sink. “I can’t feed everyone? Then I give up!” She tilted the pot over the sink. “Stop, Mom!” cried Maria. “No one expects you to feed everyone.” Mom smiled and set the pot back on the stove. “That’s right. This stew is my five loaves and two fish.” Maria glanced at the stew. “I thought it was potato and carrot.” Mom laughed. “When Jesus fed the five thousand, He used a boy’s lunch–five loaves and two fish. When I see myself in that story, I’m not Jesus. I don’t perform miracles! Instead, I’m the boy. I have only small gifts to give Jesus, but He can use them to do something great.” Maria looked up. “Like my dancing?” “What do you think?” “Well, I do love ballet,” Maria admitted. “I’ve loved to dance since I was little.” “God gave you that love for dance,” said Mom. “It’s a gift you can give back to Him.” Maria smiled. “Okay, I’ll stick with it. Even if I’m never a famous ballerina, I can still use my dancing to glorify God.” She pirouetted around the kitchen table and kissed Mom on the cheek. “I’ll trust Jesus to use my loaves and fish to make this a Christmas celebration to remember!” –Jennifer Dillard How About You?Do you ever feel like your gifts aren’t good enough? Do you want to do big things but feel like your talents are too small? Remember that God gave each of us the gifts we need to help Him bring about His kingdom on earth. Trust Him to guide you in using your gifts for His purpose, knowing they are good enough for Him. Today’s Key Verse:Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward he did the same with the fish. (NLT) (John 6:11) Today’s Key Thought:Your gifts are sufficient for God

Loaves and Fish 09580e6f-2395-4d2c-91e2-2bd40d79ca4bTue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAre you a slave to your feelingsDo your feelings control you? Perhaps when you're upset, hurting, or desperate you find yourself doing things you later regret? Has your solution to this problem been to simply shove the feelings down and bury them? If so, how is that working... Join me in this episode as I talk about a different way of dealing with feelings. When we deal with our feelings well, we gain the power to affect both our lives and those we love. When we don't, chaos and destruction often follow. One of the greatest gifts you can give to your children is to role model self mastery. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

Do your feelings control you? Perhaps when you're upset, hurting, or desperate you find yourself doing things you later regret? Has your solution to this problem been to simply shove the feelings down and bury them? If so, how is that working... Join me in this episode as I talk about a different way of dealing with feelings. When we deal with our feelings well, we gain the power to affect both our lives and those we love. When we don't, chaos and destruction often follow. One of the greatest gifts you can give to your children is to role model self mastery. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullAre you a slave to your feelingsae42741a-ee4b-4f68-85b1-f812f871d091Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Body Language Expert: Stop Using This, It’s Making People Dislike You, So Are These Subtle Mistakes! Your Resting Face Matters & How To Fix It!What if you were told that there is a secret language that makes up 98% of your communication? Impacting your work, socialising, and romantic life  Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of ‘Science of People’, which gives people science-backed skills to improve communication and leadership. She is also the bestselling author of ‘Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People’ and ‘Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication’.  In this conversation, Vanessa and Steven discuss topics such as, why your resting face matters, the 3 science-backed tricks for confidence, the best gestures for building trust, and how to spot a liar fast.  00:00 Intro 01:45 The Crucial Role of Cues for Success 03:16 I'm a Recovered Awkward Person 05:07 What's an Ambivert? 07:00 One Word That Can Change the Way People Think 09:11 The Most Fundamental Skill to Invest In 12:13 The Resting B*tch Face Effect 15:33 Do Not Fake Smile! 18:00 The 97 Cues to Be Warm and Competent 21:15 The Formula to a Perfect Conversation 24:09 Science Reveals Why Some People Are Extremely Popular 28:06 Message People Telling Them This... 32:53 The Luck Experiment 34:36 Being Around Successful People Is Contagious 41:26 The Importance of Hand Gestures 43:10 Hand Tricks to Be Liked 53:46 The Scientific Formula to Be More Charismatic 56:19 The Danger Zone of Being Too Warm or Competent 58:16 The Power Cues 1:07:26 How to Spot a Liar 1:14:54 If You've Been Told You're Intimidating, Do This 1:18:09 Don't Let Anyone Use This With You 1:21:16 The 6 Questions to Connect With Someone 1:33:52 Leaning Too Much Towards Someone... 1:38:34 How to Greet Someone 1:49:13 How to Master Messaging 1:54:12 Personal Branding 1:58:32 Improve Your Dating Life With These Tips 2:03:58 Body Language and Brain Connection 2:06:05 Are You Awkward? Watch This 2:09:45 How to Get Someone to Approach You 2:14:39 How to Make Friends as an Adult 2:18:28 AirPods Are Killing Friendships 2:21:48 Ads 2:22:39 How to Spot a Liar (Repeat Topic) 2:28:36 Toxic Relationships 2:31:06 How to Start a Conversation With a Stranger 2:35:32 How to Get Started With All This Knowledge Follow Vanessa: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/cm3A7r1O6Ob  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/IVgMiQ3O6Ob  Science of People - https://g2ul0.app.link/5LJ8mO5O6Ob  You can access the images mentioned, here: https://linktr.ee/diaryofaceostudies  You can purchase Vanessa’s book, ‘Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/HjfkOgZO6Ob  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you were told that there is a secret language that makes up 98% of your communication? Impacting your work, socialising, and romantic life  Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of ‘Science of People’, which gives people science-backed skills to improve communication and leadership. She is also the bestselling author of ‘Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People’ and ‘Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication’.  In this conversation, Vanessa and Steven discuss topics such as, why your resting face matters, the 3 science-backed tricks for confidence, the best gestures for building trust, and how to spot a liar fast.  00:00 Intro 01:45 The Crucial Role of Cues for Success 03:16 I'm a Recovered Awkward Person 05:07 What's an Ambivert? 07:00 One Word That Can Change the Way People Think 09:11 The Most Fundamental Skill to Invest In 12:13 The Resting B*tch Face Effect 15:33 Do Not Fake Smile! 18:00 The 97 Cues to Be Warm and Competent 21:15 The Formula to a Perfect Conversation 24:09 Science Reveals Why Some People Are Extremely Popular 28:06 Message People Telling Them This... 32:53 The Luck Experiment 34:36 Being Around Successful People Is Contagious 41:26 The Importance of Hand Gestures 43:10 Hand Tricks to Be Liked 53:46 The Scientific Formula to Be More Charismatic 56:19 The Danger Zone of Being Too Warm or Competent 58:16 The Power Cues 1:07:26 How to Spot a Liar 1:14:54 If You've Been Told You're Intimidating, Do This 1:18:09 Don't Let Anyone Use This With You 1:21:16 The 6 Questions to Connect With Someone 1:33:52 Leaning Too Much Towards Someone... 1:38:34 How to Greet Someone 1:49:13 How to Master Messaging 1:54:12 Personal Branding 1:58:32 Improve Your Dating Life With These Tips 2:03:58 Body Language and Brain Connection 2:06:05 Are You Awkward? Watch This 2:09:45 How to Get Someone to Approach You 2:14:39 How to Make Friends as an Adult 2:18:28 AirPods Are Killing Friendships 2:21:48 Ads 2:22:39 How to Spot a Liar (Repeat Topic) 2:28:36 Toxic Relationships 2:31:06 How to Start a Conversation With a Stranger 2:35:32 How to Get Started With All This Knowledge Follow Vanessa: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/cm3A7r1O6Ob  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/IVgMiQ3O6Ob  Science of People - https://g2ul0.app.link/5LJ8mO5O6Ob  You can access the images mentioned, here: https://linktr.ee/diaryofaceostudies  You can purchase Vanessa’s book, ‘Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/HjfkOgZO6Ob  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Body Language Expert: Stop Using This, It’s Making People Dislike You, So Are These Subtle Mistakes! Your Resting Face Matters & How To Fix It!a2cda583-318c-45d8-bd5e-545627eb3c04Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +00009860https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2024) Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2024)e4e713e9-1955-4f9c-aa82-d00ce3ad9aa9Mon, 09 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: Guides for Prayer (2024) We are lifelong learners in the school of prayer. The Church offers various guides to help us grow and cultivate our prayer lives. These include the family, the saints, priests, religious brothers and sisters, prayer groups, spiritual directors, and more. These individuals and communities teach us to pray in different ways and inspire us to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on how God calls us to lead others in the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2683-2690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We are lifelong learners in the school of prayer. The Church offers various guides to help us grow and cultivate our prayer lives. These include the family, the saints, priests, religious brothers and sisters, prayer groups, spiritual directors, and more. These individuals and communities teach us to pray in different ways and inspire us to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on how God calls us to lead others in the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2683-2690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 344: Guides for Prayer (2024)3da5360a-a9cc-44a7-b710-46e43cdfae1cMon, 09 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: Guides for Prayer (2024) We are lifelong learners in the school of prayer. The Church offers various guides to help us grow and cultivate our prayer lives. These include the family, the saints, priests, religious brothers and sisters, prayer groups, spiritual directors, and more. These individuals and communities teach us to pray in different ways and inspire us to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on how God calls us to lead others in the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2683-2690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We are lifelong learners in the school of prayer. The Church offers various guides to help us grow and cultivate our prayer lives. These include the family, the saints, priests, religious brothers and sisters, prayer groups, spiritual directors, and more. These individuals and communities teach us to pray in different ways and inspire us to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on how God calls us to lead others in the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2683-2690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 344: Guides for Prayer (2024)27540016-b93a-447c-9e88-7237580fcf47Mon, 09 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2024) Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2024)6f83ef8b-def0-4522-860a-eb18dc416334Mon, 09 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2024) Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2024)e31014a3-24ad-4de7-9dcb-27ad3bc77da4Mon, 09 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2024) Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2024)ac030144-c1dd-4904-a644-c961839370acMon, 09 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsImportant PeopleAmy scrolled through the pictures on her tablet as her family began driving back to their hotel. "Wait until my friends see these!" she exclaimed. She and her family were enjoying a winter vacation trip and had gone to see an ice-skating show. After the show, some of the skaters signed autographs and took pictures with members of the audience. Amy's parents had taken pictures of her with several famous Olympic figure skaters.When Amy got home after her first day back at school the next week, she grabbed a few of the apple slices Mom was cutting up and sat down at the table. "I told my friends all about our vacation today," she told her mother.Mom laughed. "I'm sure you did," she said. "What did you tell them? Let's see, maybe I can guess." She pretended to think. "I've got it! By now the whole school probably knows about all the famous figure skaters you met!"Amy nodded. "You should have seen my friends when I showed them my pictures," she said with a giggle. "They could hardly believe I'd met so many famous skaters. Good thing I had the pictures to prove it or they probably wouldn't believe me!" "It was fun meeting them, wasn't it?" said Mom. "And it's exciting to tell other people about it. I told some people at work about the show and meet-and-greet." She thoughtfully sliced into another apple. "It makes me wonder though--do my coworkers know that I've met Jesus? Do your friends know you've met Him?""I--I don't know," said Amy. "I'm sure some of them do, but some probably don't.""We like to tell others about the important people we meet, but sometimes we're embarrassed to mention the most important person in our lives," said Mom. "Jesus has changed my life more than anyone else--He died for me and then rose from the dead so I could have a new life with Him! Shouldn't I tell others that I know Him so they can meet Him too?" Amy bit into an apple slice and nodded. "Yeah," she said. "I think we both should let others know we've met the most important person of all."–Becky Decker

Amy scrolled through the pictures on her tablet as her family began driving back to their hotel. "Wait until my friends see these!" she exclaimed. She and her family were enjoying a winter vacation trip and had gone to see an ice-skating show. After the show, some of the skaters signed autographs and took pictures with members of the audience. Amy's parents had taken pictures of her with several famous Olympic figure skaters.When Amy got home after her first day back at school the next week, she grabbed a few of the apple slices Mom was cutting up and sat down at the table. "I told my friends all about our vacation today," she told her mother.Mom laughed. "I'm sure you did," she said. "What did you tell them? Let's see, maybe I can guess." She pretended to think. "I've got it! By now the whole school probably knows about all the famous figure skaters you met!"Amy nodded. "You should have seen my friends when I showed them my pictures," she said with a giggle. "They could hardly believe I'd met so many famous skaters. Good thing I had the pictures to prove it or they probably wouldn't believe me!" "It was fun meeting them, wasn't it?" said Mom. "And it's exciting to tell other people about it. I told some people at work about the show and meet-and-greet." She thoughtfully sliced into another apple. "It makes me wonder though--do my coworkers know that I've met Jesus? Do your friends know you've met Him?""I--I don't know," said Amy. "I'm sure some of them do, but some probably don't.""We like to tell others about the important people we meet, but sometimes we're embarrassed to mention the most important person in our lives," said Mom. "Jesus has changed my life more than anyone else--He died for me and then rose from the dead so I could have a new life with Him! Shouldn't I tell others that I know Him so they can meet Him too?" Amy bit into an apple slice and nodded. "Yeah," she said. "I think we both should let others know we've met the most important person of all."–Becky Decker

Important People1a689bff-6a50-4df7-903b-6c8d83d1346eMon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Important People Bible Reading: Jeremiah 9:23-24 Amy scrolled through the pictures on her tablet as her family began driving back to their hotel. “Wait until my friends see these!” she exclaimed. She and her family were enjoying a winter vacation trip and had gone to see an ice-skating show. After the show, some of the skaters signed autographs and took pictures with members of the audience. Amy’s parents had taken pictures of her with several famous Olympic figure skaters. When Amy got home after her first day back at school the next week, she grabbed a few of the apple slices Mom was cutting up and sat down at the table. “I told my friends all about our vacation today,” she told her mother. Mom laughed. “I’m sure you did,” she said. “What did you tell them? Let’s see, maybe I can guess.” She pretended to think. “I’ve got it! By now the whole school probably knows about all the famous figure skaters you met!” Amy nodded. “You should have seen my friends when I showed them my pictures,” she said with a giggle. “They could hardly believe I’d met so many famous skaters. Good thing I had the pictures to prove it or they probably wouldn’t believe me!” “It was fun meeting them, wasn’t it?” said Mom. “And it’s exciting to tell other people about it. I told some people at work about the show and meet-and-greet.” She thoughtfully sliced into another apple. “It makes me wonder though–do my coworkers know that I’ve met Jesus? Do your friends know you’ve met Him?” “I–I don’t know,” said Amy. “I’m sure some of them do, but some probably don’t.” “We like to tell others about the important people we meet, but sometimes we’re embarrassed to mention the most important person in our lives,” said Mom. “Jesus has changed my life more than anyone else–He died for me and then rose from the dead so I could have a new life with Him! Shouldn’t I tell others that I know Him so they can meet Him too?” Amy bit into an apple slice and nodded. “Yeah,” she said. “I think we both should let others know we’ve met the most important person of all.” –Becky Decker How About You?Have you met Jesus and trusted Him as your Savior? If so, do your friends know about it? You probably spend a lot of time talking about celebrities, athletes, and other important people, but Jesus is the most important of all–and you know Him personally! Tell others what He’s done for you, and let them know they can meet Him and have Him change their lives too. Today’s Key Verse:As for me, I will never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. (CSB) (Galatians 6:14) Today’s Key Thought:Tell others you’ve met Jesus

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 9:23-24 Amy scrolled through the pictures on her tablet as her family began driving back to their hotel. “Wait until my friends see these!” she exclaimed. She and her family were enjoying a winter vacation trip and had gone to see an ice-skating show. After the show, some of the skaters signed autographs and took pictures with members of the audience. Amy’s parents had taken pictures of her with several famous Olympic figure skaters. When Amy got home after her first day back at school the next week, she grabbed a few of the apple slices Mom was cutting up and sat down at the table. “I told my friends all about our vacation today,” she told her mother. Mom laughed. “I’m sure you did,” she said. “What did you tell them? Let’s see, maybe I can guess.” She pretended to think. “I’ve got it! By now the whole school probably knows about all the famous figure skaters you met!” Amy nodded. “You should have seen my friends when I showed them my pictures,” she said with a giggle. “They could hardly believe I’d met so many famous skaters. Good thing I had the pictures to prove it or they probably wouldn’t believe me!” “It was fun meeting them, wasn’t it?” said Mom. “And it’s exciting to tell other people about it. I told some people at work about the show and meet-and-greet.” She thoughtfully sliced into another apple. “It makes me wonder though–do my coworkers know that I’ve met Jesus? Do your friends know you’ve met Him?” “I–I don’t know,” said Amy. “I’m sure some of them do, but some probably don’t.” “We like to tell others about the important people we meet, but sometimes we’re embarrassed to mention the most important person in our lives,” said Mom. “Jesus has changed my life more than anyone else–He died for me and then rose from the dead so I could have a new life with Him! Shouldn’t I tell others that I know Him so they can meet Him too?” Amy bit into an apple slice and nodded. “Yeah,” she said. “I think we both should let others know we’ve met the most important person of all.” –Becky Decker How About You?Have you met Jesus and trusted Him as your Savior? If so, do your friends know about it? You probably spend a lot of time talking about celebrities, athletes, and other important people, but Jesus is the most important of all–and you know Him personally! Tell others what He’s done for you, and let them know they can meet Him and have Him change their lives too. Today’s Key Verse:As for me, I will never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. (CSB) (Galatians 6:14) Today’s Key Thought:Tell others you’ve met Jesus

Important People 3a8ae72d-3f1d-4cc5-8eea-ff9b770953a9Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2024) In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2024)42a63205-76de-401c-a5c9-91ebd4059a16Sun, 08 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: Praying Through Mary (2024) To love Mary doesn’t mean our hearts belong any less to Jesus. Today, the Catechism explains our Blessed Mother’s role in prayer and why the Catholic Church prays in communion with her. We also explore the origin behind the Hail Mary prayer and other prayers to Mary throughout the Church’s history. Lastly, Fr. Mike reflects on the tenderness and strength of Mary’s motherhood that carries us through the difficulties of our lives. By uniting our prayer to her prayer, we unite our trust with her perfect “Fiat.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2673-2682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

To love Mary doesn’t mean our hearts belong any less to Jesus. Today, the Catechism explains our Blessed Mother’s role in prayer and why the Catholic Church prays in communion with her. We also explore the origin behind the Hail Mary prayer and other prayers to Mary throughout the Church’s history. Lastly, Fr. Mike reflects on the tenderness and strength of Mary’s motherhood that carries us through the difficulties of our lives. By uniting our prayer to her prayer, we unite our trust with her perfect “Fiat.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2673-2682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 343: Praying Through Mary (2024)77474fbb-5d6b-4add-96ba-af49c002ee62Sun, 08 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: Praying Through Mary (2024) To love Mary doesn’t mean our hearts belong any less to Jesus. Today, the Catechism explains our Blessed Mother’s role in prayer and why the Catholic Church prays in communion with her. We also explore the origin behind the Hail Mary prayer and other prayers to Mary throughout the Church’s history. Lastly, Fr. Mike reflects on the tenderness and strength of Mary’s motherhood that carries us through the difficulties of our lives. By uniting our prayer to her prayer, we unite our trust with her perfect “Fiat.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2673-2682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

To love Mary doesn’t mean our hearts belong any less to Jesus. Today, the Catechism explains our Blessed Mother’s role in prayer and why the Catholic Church prays in communion with her. We also explore the origin behind the Hail Mary prayer and other prayers to Mary throughout the Church’s history. Lastly, Fr. Mike reflects on the tenderness and strength of Mary’s motherhood that carries us through the difficulties of our lives. By uniting our prayer to her prayer, we unite our trust with her perfect “Fiat.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2673-2682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 343: Praying Through Mary (2024)82309477-c27f-4e7d-9d23-ca47224752c2Sun, 08 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2024) In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2024)3704ddeb-164a-401a-a51c-c8c267a1938cSun, 08 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2024) In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2024)ebe043c9-fc05-44fa-9b86-e0610b36c56bSun, 08 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2024) In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2024)98ef8453-9147-45aa-b8fb-c1e0547d8a8dSun, 08 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUseful AshesJosiah sat in front of the woodstove, soaking up the warmth and staring at the flickering flames. It was very cold outside, and he was happy his grandpa kept the fire going. He and his mom had just made the long trip north from Virginia after his dad left them. Josiah missed his dad, and he missed his friends."Time to empty the ash pan," Grandpa announced as he came into the den."What?" asked Josiah, who had been lost in his thoughts."The ash pan," said Grandpa. "When the wood burns, it leaves behind some ash that collects in a pan at the bottom of the stove. Every few days, I have to empty it." Grandpa put on large gloves and used a special shovel to scoop the ashes from the pan into a bucket.Josiah peered into the bucket. It was filled with light-gray flakes and dust. "That looks messy," he said. "What do you do with all that useless stuff?""Useless?" Grandpa shook his head. "It's not useless to me. Let me show you something." Grandpa pulled a scrapbook off the shelf and flipped it open. It was filled with photos of roses and blue ribbons. "This is my blue-ribbon rose book," he said proudly. "You won all those?" asked Josiah. "Wow.""Sure did," replied Grandpa. "Do you want to know my secret?" Josiah nodded eagerly. "Ashes," said Grandpa."No way!" said Josiah in disbelief.Grandpa nodded. "Wood ash contains lots of nutrients that my rosebushes need. Every spring, I spread an inch around the base of each shrub. It helps my plants produce prize-winning blooms." Grandpa looked at Josiah. "You know," he continued, "I know someone else who likes to make beauty from ashes." Grandpa paused and pointed heavenward. "God can take something that seems pretty useless and use it to make something wonderful. I know you miss your dad and aren't thrilled to be here, but Jesus can use even the hard things in our lives for good. He used what seemed like the worst thing of all--His death on a cross--to bring us the wonderful gift of eternal life with Him. If we keep our eyes open, I'm sure we'll see Him make something beautiful from your situation as well."–Laura Kuehn

Josiah sat in front of the woodstove, soaking up the warmth and staring at the flickering flames. It was very cold outside, and he was happy his grandpa kept the fire going. He and his mom had just made the long trip north from Virginia after his dad left them. Josiah missed his dad, and he missed his friends."Time to empty the ash pan," Grandpa announced as he came into the den."What?" asked Josiah, who had been lost in his thoughts."The ash pan," said Grandpa. "When the wood burns, it leaves behind some ash that collects in a pan at the bottom of the stove. Every few days, I have to empty it." Grandpa put on large gloves and used a special shovel to scoop the ashes from the pan into a bucket.Josiah peered into the bucket. It was filled with light-gray flakes and dust. "That looks messy," he said. "What do you do with all that useless stuff?""Useless?" Grandpa shook his head. "It's not useless to me. Let me show you something." Grandpa pulled a scrapbook off the shelf and flipped it open. It was filled with photos of roses and blue ribbons. "This is my blue-ribbon rose book," he said proudly. "You won all those?" asked Josiah. "Wow.""Sure did," replied Grandpa. "Do you want to know my secret?" Josiah nodded eagerly. "Ashes," said Grandpa."No way!" said Josiah in disbelief.Grandpa nodded. "Wood ash contains lots of nutrients that my rosebushes need. Every spring, I spread an inch around the base of each shrub. It helps my plants produce prize-winning blooms." Grandpa looked at Josiah. "You know," he continued, "I know someone else who likes to make beauty from ashes." Grandpa paused and pointed heavenward. "God can take something that seems pretty useless and use it to make something wonderful. I know you miss your dad and aren't thrilled to be here, but Jesus can use even the hard things in our lives for good. He used what seemed like the worst thing of all--His death on a cross--to bring us the wonderful gift of eternal life with Him. If we keep our eyes open, I'm sure we'll see Him make something beautiful from your situation as well."–Laura Kuehn

Useful Ashes36f42f41-1115-4482-af98-eb62d9f81d0aSun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Useful Ashes Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4 Josiah sat in front of the woodstove, soaking up the warmth and staring at the flickering flames. It was very cold outside, and he was happy his grandpa kept the fire going. He and his mom had just made the long trip north from Virginia after his dad left them. Josiah missed his dad, and he missed his friends. “Time to empty the ash pan,” Grandpa announced as he came into the den. “What?” asked Josiah, who had been lost in his thoughts. “The ash pan,” said Grandpa. “When the wood burns, it leaves behind some ash that collects in a pan at the bottom of the stove. Every few days, I have to empty it.” Grandpa put on large gloves and used a special shovel to scoop the ashes from the pan into a bucket. Josiah peered into the bucket. It was filled with light-gray flakes and dust. “That looks messy,” he said. “What do you do with all that useless stuff?” “Useless?” Grandpa shook his head. “It’s not useless to me. Let me show you something.” Grandpa pulled a scrapbook off the shelf and flipped it open. It was filled with photos of roses and blue ribbons. “This is my blue-ribbon rose book,” he said proudly. “You won all those?” asked Josiah. “Wow.” “Sure did,” replied Grandpa. “Do you want to know my secret?” Josiah nodded eagerly. “Ashes,” said Grandpa. “No way!” said Josiah in disbelief. Grandpa nodded. “Wood ash contains lots of nutrients that my rosebushes need. Every spring, I spread an inch around the base of each shrub. It helps my plants produce prize-winning blooms.” Grandpa looked at Josiah. “You know,” he continued, “I know someone else who likes to make beauty from ashes.” Grandpa paused and pointed heavenward. “God can take something that seems pretty useless and use it to make something wonderful. I know you miss your dad and aren’t thrilled to be here, but Jesus can use even the hard things in our lives for good. He used what seemed like the worst thing of all–His death on a cross–to bring us the wonderful gift of eternal life with Him. If we keep our eyes open, I’m sure we’ll see Him make something beautiful from your situation as well.” –Laura Kuehn How About You?Does your life seem to be filled with useless ashes right now? Is it hard for you to see how God could make it better? Don’t be discouraged. God loves you very much–so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you–and He promises to do good things in your life. Pray and ask Him to help you. Then trust Him to take the difficult situation you’re going through and bring something beautiful out of it. Today’s Key Verse:We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. (NIV) (Romans 8:28) Today’s Key Thought:God can use hard things for good

Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4 Josiah sat in front of the woodstove, soaking up the warmth and staring at the flickering flames. It was very cold outside, and he was happy his grandpa kept the fire going. He and his mom had just made the long trip north from Virginia after his dad left them. Josiah missed his dad, and he missed his friends. “Time to empty the ash pan,” Grandpa announced as he came into the den. “What?” asked Josiah, who had been lost in his thoughts. “The ash pan,” said Grandpa. “When the wood burns, it leaves behind some ash that collects in a pan at the bottom of the stove. Every few days, I have to empty it.” Grandpa put on large gloves and used a special shovel to scoop the ashes from the pan into a bucket. Josiah peered into the bucket. It was filled with light-gray flakes and dust. “That looks messy,” he said. “What do you do with all that useless stuff?” “Useless?” Grandpa shook his head. “It’s not useless to me. Let me show you something.” Grandpa pulled a scrapbook off the shelf and flipped it open. It was filled with photos of roses and blue ribbons. “This is my blue-ribbon rose book,” he said proudly. “You won all those?” asked Josiah. “Wow.” “Sure did,” replied Grandpa. “Do you want to know my secret?” Josiah nodded eagerly. “Ashes,” said Grandpa. “No way!” said Josiah in disbelief. Grandpa nodded. “Wood ash contains lots of nutrients that my rosebushes need. Every spring, I spread an inch around the base of each shrub. It helps my plants produce prize-winning blooms.” Grandpa looked at Josiah. “You know,” he continued, “I know someone else who likes to make beauty from ashes.” Grandpa paused and pointed heavenward. “God can take something that seems pretty useless and use it to make something wonderful. I know you miss your dad and aren’t thrilled to be here, but Jesus can use even the hard things in our lives for good. He used what seemed like the worst thing of all–His death on a cross–to bring us the wonderful gift of eternal life with Him. If we keep our eyes open, I’m sure we’ll see Him make something beautiful from your situation as well.” –Laura Kuehn How About You?Does your life seem to be filled with useless ashes right now? Is it hard for you to see how God could make it better? Don’t be discouraged. God loves you very much–so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you–and He promises to do good things in your life. Pray and ask Him to help you. Then trust Him to take the difficult situation you’re going through and bring something beautiful out of it. Today’s Key Verse:We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. (NIV) (Romans 8:28) Today’s Key Thought:God can use hard things for good

Useful Ashes 15852bf1-ca64-4393-bc2f-cf70165e529dSun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/8/24 Face to Face: Incomplete Want to walk through Advent with Fr. Mike? Join us for daily video Advent reflections in the Ascension App: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/frmikeadvent Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. God will bring the work He has begun to completion. We can do so many things in the Christian life that are important. But if we miss the most important aspect of following Christ, our lives will be incomplete. We are called to love...and yet we do not have it in us to be able to love the way we need to. Thankfully, God meets us in our need and our lack and supplies us with all we need. Mass Readings from December 8, 2024: Baruch 5:1-9 Ps 126:1-6Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

Want to walk through Advent with Fr. Mike? Join us for daily video Advent reflections in the Ascension App: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/frmikeadvent Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. God will bring the work He has begun to completion. We can do so many things in the Christian life that are important. But if we miss the most important aspect of following Christ, our lives will be incomplete. We are called to love...and yet we do not have it in us to be able to love the way we need to. Thankfully, God meets us in our need and our lack and supplies us with all we need. Mass Readings from December 8, 2024: Baruch 5:1-9 Ps 126:1-6Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

full12/8/24 Face to Face: Incomplete8f87ccf0-11e7-4932-942f-3a08e682f9a3Sat, 07 Dec 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/8/24 Face to Face: Incomplete Want to walk through Advent with Fr. Mike? Join us for daily video Advent reflections in the Ascension App: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/frmikeadvent Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. God will bring the work He has begun to completion. We can do so many things in the Christian life that are important. But if we miss the most important aspect of following Christ, our lives will be incomplete. We are called to love...and yet we do not have it in us to be able to love the way we need to. Thankfully, God meets us in our need and our lack and supplies us with all we need. Mass Readings from December 8, 2024: Baruch 5:1-9 Ps 126:1-6Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

Want to walk through Advent with Fr. Mike? Join us for daily video Advent reflections in the Ascension App: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/frmikeadvent Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. God will bring the work He has begun to completion. We can do so many things in the Christian life that are important. But if we miss the most important aspect of following Christ, our lives will be incomplete. We are called to love...and yet we do not have it in us to be able to love the way we need to. Thankfully, God meets us in our need and our lack and supplies us with all we need. Mass Readings from December 8, 2024: Baruch 5:1-9 Ps 126:1-6Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

full12/8/24 Face to Face: Incomplete20e3a643-5b0a-45aa-95cd-818e42cbac68Sat, 07 Dec 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Generous Hearts (2024) Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 342: Generous Hearts (2024)0c5bf4e1-b578-4cc0-bab7-5446dd5f04c4Sat, 07 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Trinitarian Prayer (2024) What is the significance of praying to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? As we explore the path of prayer, the Catechism elaborates on the concept of trinitarian prayer and underscores the importance of establishing a relationship with each member of the Holy Trinity. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ is the focal point of Christian prayer, and he underscores the profound power of invoking the name of Jesus, as it represents his very presence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2663-2672. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What is the significance of praying to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? As we explore the path of prayer, the Catechism elaborates on the concept of trinitarian prayer and underscores the importance of establishing a relationship with each member of the Holy Trinity. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ is the focal point of Christian prayer, and he underscores the profound power of invoking the name of Jesus, as it represents his very presence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2663-2672. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 342: Trinitarian Prayer (2024)48bf6779-eb59-4d1b-8e17-a74eb502d513Sat, 07 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Trinitarian Prayer (2024) What is the significance of praying to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? As we explore the path of prayer, the Catechism elaborates on the concept of trinitarian prayer and underscores the importance of establishing a relationship with each member of the Holy Trinity. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ is the focal point of Christian prayer, and he underscores the profound power of invoking the name of Jesus, as it represents his very presence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2663-2672. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What is the significance of praying to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? As we explore the path of prayer, the Catechism elaborates on the concept of trinitarian prayer and underscores the importance of establishing a relationship with each member of the Holy Trinity. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ is the focal point of Christian prayer, and he underscores the profound power of invoking the name of Jesus, as it represents his very presence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2663-2672. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 342: Trinitarian Prayer (2024)6e8ce9bc-2101-47a9-abc4-6fee60f9e1a1Sat, 07 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Generous Hearts (2024) Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 342: Generous Hearts (2024)dc1ad33e-c976-4507-a297-5d1f152aa0e9Sat, 07 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Generous Hearts (2024) Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 342: Generous Hearts (2024)066fd12b-6da1-4bcd-9695-8fceb01acf47Sat, 07 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Generous Hearts (2024) Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 342: Generous Hearts (2024)09c1b36c-6cae-4a98-a4be-db5127bc1bb9Sat, 07 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFavor of God | Girls Gone BibleGGGB:) today we’re talking about THE FAVOR OF GOD.   The favor of God is an unmerited blessing, something we do not deserve, yet God gives freely. In the Old Testament, we see God’s favor resting on men and women like Noah, Abraham, and Joseph, who, though imperfect, were recipients of God’s grace.   Biblical favor refers to God’s grace, blessing, and preferential treatment bestowed upon individuals, often leading to success, protection, and guidance. It is not earned through actions but is a gift from God, based on His love and sovereign will. Favor in the Bible is closely linked with God’s presence, His approval, and His provision.   We talk all about how we’ve experienced favor in our own lives and practical ways on how to obtain and operate in the favor of God.   We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GIRLSGONEBIBLE and get on your way to being your best self.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

GGGB:) today we’re talking about THE FAVOR OF GOD.   The favor of God is an unmerited blessing, something we do not deserve, yet God gives freely. In the Old Testament, we see God’s favor resting on men and women like Noah, Abraham, and Joseph, who, though imperfect, were recipients of God’s grace.   Biblical favor refers to God’s grace, blessing, and preferential treatment bestowed upon individuals, often leading to success, protection, and guidance. It is not earned through actions but is a gift from God, based on His love and sovereign will. Favor in the Bible is closely linked with God’s presence, His approval, and His provision.   We talk all about how we’ve experienced favor in our own lives and practical ways on how to obtain and operate in the favor of God.   We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GIRLSGONEBIBLE and get on your way to being your best self.   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullFavor of God | Girls Gone Biblecbed5e18-c059-4d2c-9a36-698f3ac4d3b9Sat, 07 Dec 2024 03:14:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNow!"Time to leave!" called Mom."I'm almost done with this level," said Timothy, eyes glued to the computer screen. Mom stepped into his bedroom. "Get dressed now," she said. "We don't want to hold up the pageant rehearsal." She hurried down the hall, calling for Timothy's little sister, Gabby."I don't see why I have to be in the Christmas pageant," muttered Timothy. "I'm just a dumb shepherd, anyway."He dug a brown robe from a pile of clothes and pulled it over his head. He looked at himself in the mirror. "Boy, I hope no one from school sees me wearing this!"Timothy walked into the kitchen, tugging at the rope wrapped around his waist. "This costume is itchy. Do I have to do this?"Mom was struggling with Gabby's angel costume. "Stand still, honey. These buttons are hard to see." She blew a wisp of hair from her face. "We've made a commitment, Timothy. We can't let everyone down. Besides, you're in the pageant every year.""That's just it," said Timothy. "It's the same old thing, every single Christmas. A bunch of shepherds, a few wise men. It's not like we're telling a new story. It's boring!"Mom stood up. "Come here, Timothy." She held out her arms and hugged him. "I know you don't want to do this. But some things can't wait. Some stories need us to tell them--over and over again, right now!""But I'm just a shepherd," said Timothy. "They're not interesting. Not like the angels." He pointed at Gabby. His little sister smiled and twirled in her angel costume.Mom straightened Gabby's halo. "The angels' job was to tell the shepherds about Jesus's birth. The shepherds were the first people to learn and spread the word that God had sent Jesus as a Savior to the world!""That is pretty cool, I guess," said Timothy."It sure is," said Mom. "And did the shepherds say, 'Let's go to Bethlehem in the morning, when it's light outside'? No. Did they say, 'Let's find someone to watch these sheep, and then we'll go to Bethlehem'? No! They said, 'Let's go to Bethlehem now!'""Okay, Mom," said Timothy, heading for the door. "I guess we do need to get to church. To tell the story of Jesus--now!"–Jennifer Dillard

"Time to leave!" called Mom."I'm almost done with this level," said Timothy, eyes glued to the computer screen. Mom stepped into his bedroom. "Get dressed now," she said. "We don't want to hold up the pageant rehearsal." She hurried down the hall, calling for Timothy's little sister, Gabby."I don't see why I have to be in the Christmas pageant," muttered Timothy. "I'm just a dumb shepherd, anyway."He dug a brown robe from a pile of clothes and pulled it over his head. He looked at himself in the mirror. "Boy, I hope no one from school sees me wearing this!"Timothy walked into the kitchen, tugging at the rope wrapped around his waist. "This costume is itchy. Do I have to do this?"Mom was struggling with Gabby's angel costume. "Stand still, honey. These buttons are hard to see." She blew a wisp of hair from her face. "We've made a commitment, Timothy. We can't let everyone down. Besides, you're in the pageant every year.""That's just it," said Timothy. "It's the same old thing, every single Christmas. A bunch of shepherds, a few wise men. It's not like we're telling a new story. It's boring!"Mom stood up. "Come here, Timothy." She held out her arms and hugged him. "I know you don't want to do this. But some things can't wait. Some stories need us to tell them--over and over again, right now!""But I'm just a shepherd," said Timothy. "They're not interesting. Not like the angels." He pointed at Gabby. His little sister smiled and twirled in her angel costume.Mom straightened Gabby's halo. "The angels' job was to tell the shepherds about Jesus's birth. The shepherds were the first people to learn and spread the word that God had sent Jesus as a Savior to the world!""That is pretty cool, I guess," said Timothy."It sure is," said Mom. "And did the shepherds say, 'Let's go to Bethlehem in the morning, when it's light outside'? No. Did they say, 'Let's find someone to watch these sheep, and then we'll go to Bethlehem'? No! They said, 'Let's go to Bethlehem now!'""Okay, Mom," said Timothy, heading for the door. "I guess we do need to get to church. To tell the story of Jesus--now!"–Jennifer Dillard

Now!a316fb04-d32a-4a23-b108-bcec30653d61Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Now! Bible Reading: Luke 2:8-20 “Time to leave!” called Mom. “I’m almost done with this level,” said Timothy, eyes glued to the computer screen. Mom stepped into his bedroom. “Get dressed now,” she said. “We don’t want to hold up the pageant rehearsal.” She hurried down the hall, calling for Timothy’s little sister, Gabby. “I don’t see why I have to be in the Christmas pageant,” muttered Timothy. “I’m just a dumb shepherd, anyway.” He dug a brown robe from a pile of clothes and pulled it over his head. He looked at himself in the mirror. “Boy, I hope no one from school sees me wearing this!” Timothy walked into the kitchen, tugging at the rope wrapped around his waist. “This costume is itchy. Do I have to do this?” Mom was struggling with Gabby’s angel costume. “Stand still, honey. These buttons are hard to see.” She blew a wisp of hair from her face. “We’ve made a commitment, Timothy. We can’t let everyone down. Besides, you’re in the pageant every year.” “That’s just it,” said Timothy. “It’s the same old thing, every single Christmas. A bunch of shepherds, a few wise men. It’s not like we’re telling a new story. It’s boring!” Mom stood up. “Come here, Timothy.” She held out her arms and hugged him. “I know you don’t want to do this. But some things can’t wait. Some stories need us to tell them–over and over again, right now!” “But I’m just a shepherd,” said Timothy. “They’re not interesting. Not like the angels.” He pointed at Gabby. His little sister smiled and twirled in her angel costume. Mom straightened Gabby’s halo. “The angels’ job was to tell the shepherds about Jesus’s birth. The shepherds were the first people to learn and spread the word that God had sent Jesus as a Savior to the world!” “That is pretty cool, I guess,” said Timothy. “It sure is,” said Mom. “And did the shepherds say, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem in the morning, when it’s light outside’? No. Did they say, ‘Let’s find someone to watch these sheep, and then we’ll go to Bethlehem’? No! They said, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem now!'” “Okay, Mom,” said Timothy, heading for the door. “I guess we do need to get to church. To tell the story of Jesus–now!” –Jennifer Dillard How About You?How many times have you heard the Christmas story? Twenty times? A hundred times? Even if the story feels familiar, try to experience it the way the shepherds did–as a glorious revelation from God that can change your life right now! Pray that God will help you feel the urgency and power of the story this Christmas season and share it with others. Today’s Key Verse:The shepherds said to each other, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see what has happened. The Lord has told us about this.” (NLV) (Luke 2:15) Today’s Key Thought:Feel the excitement of the Christmas story

Bible Reading: Luke 2:8-20 “Time to leave!” called Mom. “I’m almost done with this level,” said Timothy, eyes glued to the computer screen. Mom stepped into his bedroom. “Get dressed now,” she said. “We don’t want to hold up the pageant rehearsal.” She hurried down the hall, calling for Timothy’s little sister, Gabby. “I don’t see why I have to be in the Christmas pageant,” muttered Timothy. “I’m just a dumb shepherd, anyway.” He dug a brown robe from a pile of clothes and pulled it over his head. He looked at himself in the mirror. “Boy, I hope no one from school sees me wearing this!” Timothy walked into the kitchen, tugging at the rope wrapped around his waist. “This costume is itchy. Do I have to do this?” Mom was struggling with Gabby’s angel costume. “Stand still, honey. These buttons are hard to see.” She blew a wisp of hair from her face. “We’ve made a commitment, Timothy. We can’t let everyone down. Besides, you’re in the pageant every year.” “That’s just it,” said Timothy. “It’s the same old thing, every single Christmas. A bunch of shepherds, a few wise men. It’s not like we’re telling a new story. It’s boring!” Mom stood up. “Come here, Timothy.” She held out her arms and hugged him. “I know you don’t want to do this. But some things can’t wait. Some stories need us to tell them–over and over again, right now!” “But I’m just a shepherd,” said Timothy. “They’re not interesting. Not like the angels.” He pointed at Gabby. His little sister smiled and twirled in her angel costume. Mom straightened Gabby’s halo. “The angels’ job was to tell the shepherds about Jesus’s birth. The shepherds were the first people to learn and spread the word that God had sent Jesus as a Savior to the world!” “That is pretty cool, I guess,” said Timothy. “It sure is,” said Mom. “And did the shepherds say, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem in the morning, when it’s light outside’? No. Did they say, ‘Let’s find someone to watch these sheep, and then we’ll go to Bethlehem’? No! They said, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem now!'” “Okay, Mom,” said Timothy, heading for the door. “I guess we do need to get to church. To tell the story of Jesus–now!” –Jennifer Dillard How About You?How many times have you heard the Christmas story? Twenty times? A hundred times? Even if the story feels familiar, try to experience it the way the shepherds did–as a glorious revelation from God that can change your life right now! Pray that God will help you feel the urgency and power of the story this Christmas season and share it with others. Today’s Key Verse:The shepherds said to each other, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see what has happened. The Lord has told us about this.” (NLV) (Luke 2:15) Today’s Key Thought:Feel the excitement of the Christmas story

Now! f345978a-9f14-4c60-b135-163356c10ee6Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagswhen you're disobedient to GodHey y'all ! Welcome to early access with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the book of Jonah. Although Jonah is a shorter book with only four chapters, it is packed with wisdom and key takeaways. It actually is full of good news and highlights God's love and mercy for us. "I sank down to the very roots of the mountains. I was imprisoned in the earth, whose gates lock shut forever. But you, O Lord my God, snatched me from the jaws of death!" Jonah 2:6 ***FIRST DROP OF CWCOI MERCH EVER IS NOW LIVE !!! We are so excited for it to finally be available to you and we hope you love it !!! Thank you for your support and we are endlessly grateful for the Lord's hand in it all. xx MERCH WEBSITE: allyyost.com _____________________________________________  ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to early access with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the book of Jonah. Although Jonah is a shorter book with only four chapters, it is packed with wisdom and key takeaways. It actually is full of good news and highlights God's love and mercy for us. "I sank down to the very roots of the mountains. I was imprisoned in the earth, whose gates lock shut forever. But you, O Lord my God, snatched me from the jaws of death!" Jonah 2:6 ***FIRST DROP OF CWCOI MERCH EVER IS NOW LIVE !!! We are so excited for it to finally be available to you and we hope you love it !!! Thank you for your support and we are endlessly grateful for the Lord's hand in it all. xx MERCH WEBSITE: allyyost.com _____________________________________________  ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullwhen you're disobedient to Godd2666116-d3ff-4eb2-a548-34616a5c431dFri, 06 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +00002797https://216.73.216.191/allTagswhen you're disobedient to GodHey y'all ! Welcome to early access with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the book of Jonah. Although Jonah is a shorter book with only four chapters, it is packed with wisdom and key takeaways. It actually is full of good news and highlights God's love and mercy for us. "I sank down to the very roots of the mountains. I was imprisoned in the earth, whose gates lock shut forever. But you, O Lord my God, snatched me from the jaws of death!" Jonah 2:6 ***FIRST DROP OF CWCOI MERCH EVER IS NOW LIVE !!! https://allyyost.com  We are so excited for it to finally be available to you and we hope you love it !!! Thank you for your support and we are endlessly grateful for the Lord's hand in it all. xx  _____________________________________________  ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to early access with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through the book of Jonah. Although Jonah is a shorter book with only four chapters, it is packed with wisdom and key takeaways. It actually is full of good news and highlights God's love and mercy for us. "I sank down to the very roots of the mountains. I was imprisoned in the earth, whose gates lock shut forever. But you, O Lord my God, snatched me from the jaws of death!" Jonah 2:6 ***FIRST DROP OF CWCOI MERCH EVER IS NOW LIVE !!! https://allyyost.com  We are so excited for it to finally be available to you and we hope you love it !!! Thank you for your support and we are endlessly grateful for the Lord's hand in it all. xx  _____________________________________________  ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullwhen you're disobedient to Godb5b5a6ef-a990-4e4f-9fbf-807b40651573Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 190: Everything You Definitely Don’t Know About Marketing (But Should), From 4 World Leading Experts!Why is marketing so important for businesses? In this episode, we've picked the highlights from our conversations with Josh Kaufman, Scott Galloway, Rory Sutherland, Whitney Wolf Herd to bring you the TL;DR on how to succeed at marketing your business. Head to https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 to claim your credit. Listen to the full episodes here : Josh: https://joshkaufman.net/ Scott: https://www.profgalloway.com/ Rory: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rorysutherland Whitney: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fwhitney%2F%3Fhl%3Den&is_from_rle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is marketing so important for businesses? In this episode, we've picked the highlights from our conversations with Josh Kaufman, Scott Galloway, Rory Sutherland, Whitney Wolf Herd to bring you the TL;DR on how to succeed at marketing your business. Head to https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 to claim your credit. Listen to the full episodes here : Josh: https://joshkaufman.net/ Scott: https://www.profgalloway.com/ Rory: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rorysutherland Whitney: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fwhitney%2F%3Fhl%3Den&is_from_rle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 190: Everything You Definitely Don’t Know About Marketing (But Should), From 4 World Leading Experts!84a5118d-ad4e-41c7-bfcb-46d6dcd5cdf1Fri, 06 Dec 2024 06:04:17 +00001869https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2024) In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2024)a0708ce2-5091-4bcd-9a79-8f981b5a8619Fri, 06 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: The Theological Virtues (2024) The Catechism reveals the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love as additional “wellsprings” of prayer for us to connect with the Father. Fr. Mike explains that we must enter into prayer with faith, pray in hope, and love as God loves us. Fr. Mike also addresses the Catechism&#39;s view on praying in the present, not looking at the past or future. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2656-2662. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism reveals the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love as additional “wellsprings” of prayer for us to connect with the Father. Fr. Mike explains that we must enter into prayer with faith, pray in hope, and love as God loves us. Fr. Mike also addresses the Catechism&#39;s view on praying in the present, not looking at the past or future. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2656-2662. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 341: The Theological Virtues (2024)b0f87ac4-be32-4f41-a4df-1ab1b2a477e8Fri, 06 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: The Theological Virtues (2024) The Catechism reveals the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love as additional “wellsprings” of prayer for us to connect with the Father. Fr. Mike explains that we must enter into prayer with faith, pray in hope, and love as God loves us. Fr. Mike also addresses the Catechism&#39;s view on praying in the present, not looking at the past or future. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2656-2662. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism reveals the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love as additional “wellsprings” of prayer for us to connect with the Father. Fr. Mike explains that we must enter into prayer with faith, pray in hope, and love as God loves us. Fr. Mike also addresses the Catechism&#39;s view on praying in the present, not looking at the past or future. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2656-2662. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 341: The Theological Virtues (2024)394b9143-4396-47f8-879a-cf28ee339d63Fri, 06 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2024) In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2024)655498d4-028e-4662-a94e-a7d133542c56Fri, 06 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2024) In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2024)d0872cf4-537c-4830-8615-82493026655eFri, 06 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2024) In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2024)f4f4d28a-a2fb-495c-acaf-f15ba848ab5eFri, 06 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s Laws"Hey, Reece! Did you forget that flying is for birds?" joked Uncle Ryan as he looked at the cast plastered around Reece's ankle. "Your mother tells me you jumped off the garage roof. Good thing you landed in the shrubs or you might have broken both ankles.""It was higher than I thought," replied Reece, embarrassed."You probably have a new respect for the law of gravity," said Uncle Ryan. He sat down on the couch. "I've come to appreciate all of God's laws.""You mean the Ten Commandments?" asked Reece."Yes, but those are only part of God's laws," Uncle Ryan said. "When God created the world, He put into place every scientific law there is. He made botanical laws that say certain seeds produce certain fruit, and He made biological laws that say people require food and water to stay alive. Chemical laws say that certain mixtures of gases will create explosions, and there are reproductive laws that say chickens hatch chicks--never ducks. Mathematical laws say two plus two equals four.""And like you said, there's the law of gravity," added Reece with a grin.Uncle Ryan laughed. "Right. God holds the universe together, and His laws never change. It pays to respect God's laws if you want to stay alive." Uncle Ryan picked up a Bible lying on the coffee table and held it up. "And we haven't talked about God's most important laws--His spiritual laws.""You mean like the things Pastor Burton preaches about in his sermons?" asked Reece."Yes," said Uncle Ryan. "Some people don't believe there are spiritual laws, but they're as real as the physical ones. The Bible tells us about them--it says that our sin separates us from God and that we can only be saved by trusting in Jesus, who died for our wrongs on the cross and then rose from the grave. You either respect these spiritual laws and do what they say, or you go your own way and lose out in the end.""And that's even worse than forgetting the law of gravity and getting a broken ankle," said Reece.–Jonnye R. Griffin

"Hey, Reece! Did you forget that flying is for birds?" joked Uncle Ryan as he looked at the cast plastered around Reece's ankle. "Your mother tells me you jumped off the garage roof. Good thing you landed in the shrubs or you might have broken both ankles.""It was higher than I thought," replied Reece, embarrassed."You probably have a new respect for the law of gravity," said Uncle Ryan. He sat down on the couch. "I've come to appreciate all of God's laws.""You mean the Ten Commandments?" asked Reece."Yes, but those are only part of God's laws," Uncle Ryan said. "When God created the world, He put into place every scientific law there is. He made botanical laws that say certain seeds produce certain fruit, and He made biological laws that say people require food and water to stay alive. Chemical laws say that certain mixtures of gases will create explosions, and there are reproductive laws that say chickens hatch chicks--never ducks. Mathematical laws say two plus two equals four.""And like you said, there's the law of gravity," added Reece with a grin.Uncle Ryan laughed. "Right. God holds the universe together, and His laws never change. It pays to respect God's laws if you want to stay alive." Uncle Ryan picked up a Bible lying on the coffee table and held it up. "And we haven't talked about God's most important laws--His spiritual laws.""You mean like the things Pastor Burton preaches about in his sermons?" asked Reece."Yes," said Uncle Ryan. "Some people don't believe there are spiritual laws, but they're as real as the physical ones. The Bible tells us about them--it says that our sin separates us from God and that we can only be saved by trusting in Jesus, who died for our wrongs on the cross and then rose from the grave. You either respect these spiritual laws and do what they say, or you go your own way and lose out in the end.""And that's even worse than forgetting the law of gravity and getting a broken ankle," said Reece.–Jonnye R. Griffin

God’s Laws94b3ae67-502b-47ec-b5cf-c689fa53e1d8Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags God’s Laws Bible Reading: Romans 8:1-9 “Hey, Reece! Did you forget that flying is for birds?” joked Uncle Ryan as he looked at the cast plastered around Reece’s ankle. “Your mother tells me you jumped off the garage roof. Good thing you landed in the shrubs or you might have broken both ankles.” “It was higher than I thought,” replied Reece, embarrassed. “You probably have a new respect for the law of gravity,” said Uncle Ryan. He sat down on the couch. “I’ve come to appreciate all of God’s laws.” “You mean the Ten Commandments?” asked Reece. “Yes, but those are only part of God’s laws,” Uncle Ryan said. “When God created the world, He put into place every scientific law there is. He made botanical laws that say certain seeds produce certain fruit, and He made biological laws that say people require food and water to stay alive. Chemical laws say that certain mixtures of gases will create explosions, and there are reproductive laws that say chickens hatch chicks–never ducks. Mathematical laws say two plus two equals four.” “And like you said, there’s the law of gravity,” added Reece with a grin. Uncle Ryan laughed. “Right. God holds the universe together, and His laws never change. It pays to respect God’s laws if you want to stay alive.” Uncle Ryan picked up a Bible lying on the coffee table and held it up. “And we haven’t talked about God’s most important laws–His spiritual laws.” “You mean like the things Pastor Burton preaches about in his sermons?” asked Reece. “Yes,” said Uncle Ryan. “Some people don’t believe there are spiritual laws, but they’re as real as the physical ones. The Bible tells us about them–it says that our sin separates us from God and that we can only be saved by trusting in Jesus, who died for our wrongs on the cross and then rose from the grave. You either respect these spiritual laws and do what they say, or you go your own way and lose out in the end.” “And that’s even worse than forgetting the law of gravity and getting a broken ankle,” said Reece. –Jonnye R. Griffin How About You?Do you respect God’s scientific laws in the world, such as the law of gravity? How about God’s spiritual laws? Those laws say that sin separates you from God and that you can only become God’s child by trusting in Jesus. Anyone who doesn’t will be separated from God forever. Follow God’s spiritual laws by trusting in Jesus today. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NKJV) (Romans 6:23) Today’s Key Thought:Trust in Jesus

Bible Reading: Romans 8:1-9 “Hey, Reece! Did you forget that flying is for birds?” joked Uncle Ryan as he looked at the cast plastered around Reece’s ankle. “Your mother tells me you jumped off the garage roof. Good thing you landed in the shrubs or you might have broken both ankles.” “It was higher than I thought,” replied Reece, embarrassed. “You probably have a new respect for the law of gravity,” said Uncle Ryan. He sat down on the couch. “I’ve come to appreciate all of God’s laws.” “You mean the Ten Commandments?” asked Reece. “Yes, but those are only part of God’s laws,” Uncle Ryan said. “When God created the world, He put into place every scientific law there is. He made botanical laws that say certain seeds produce certain fruit, and He made biological laws that say people require food and water to stay alive. Chemical laws say that certain mixtures of gases will create explosions, and there are reproductive laws that say chickens hatch chicks–never ducks. Mathematical laws say two plus two equals four.” “And like you said, there’s the law of gravity,” added Reece with a grin. Uncle Ryan laughed. “Right. God holds the universe together, and His laws never change. It pays to respect God’s laws if you want to stay alive.” Uncle Ryan picked up a Bible lying on the coffee table and held it up. “And we haven’t talked about God’s most important laws–His spiritual laws.” “You mean like the things Pastor Burton preaches about in his sermons?” asked Reece. “Yes,” said Uncle Ryan. “Some people don’t believe there are spiritual laws, but they’re as real as the physical ones. The Bible tells us about them–it says that our sin separates us from God and that we can only be saved by trusting in Jesus, who died for our wrongs on the cross and then rose from the grave. You either respect these spiritual laws and do what they say, or you go your own way and lose out in the end.” “And that’s even worse than forgetting the law of gravity and getting a broken ankle,” said Reece. –Jonnye R. Griffin How About You?Do you respect God’s scientific laws in the world, such as the law of gravity? How about God’s spiritual laws? Those laws say that sin separates you from God and that you can only become God’s child by trusting in Jesus. Anyone who doesn’t will be separated from God forever. Follow God’s spiritual laws by trusting in Jesus today. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NKJV) (Romans 6:23) Today’s Key Thought:Trust in Jesus

God’s Laws a740f2eb-28bb-46fc-8025-a859c82176c1Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Did God Let Them Die? Grief is natural, and sadness at the death of a loved one is to be expected. But what about people who feel anger in their bereavement? Especially anger at God? Fr. Mike shares a difficult truth for those who wish their loved ones were still with them instead of with Jesus in heaven. Join Fr. Mike in Newark, NJ on December 9, 2024 for an evening of Advent reflection and a question and answer session. Get tickets at https://www.njpac.org/event/father-mike/.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Grief is natural, and sadness at the death of a loved one is to be expected. But what about people who feel anger in their bereavement? Especially anger at God? Fr. Mike shares a difficult truth for those who wish their loved ones were still with them instead of with Jesus in heaven. Join Fr. Mike in Newark, NJ on December 9, 2024 for an evening of Advent reflection and a question and answer session. Get tickets at https://www.njpac.org/event/father-mike/.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Did God Let Them Die?9a96114a-7878-4fa0-9912-267901a651e4Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Did God Let Them Die? Grief is natural, and sadness at the death of a loved one is to be expected. But what about people who feel anger in their bereavement? Especially anger at God? Fr. Mike shares a difficult truth for those who wish their loved ones were still with them instead of with Jesus in heaven. Join Fr. Mike in Newark, NJ on December 9, 2024 for an evening of Advent reflection and a question and answer session. Get tickets at https://www.njpac.org/event/father-mike/.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Grief is natural, and sadness at the death of a loved one is to be expected. But what about people who feel anger in their bereavement? Especially anger at God? Fr. Mike shares a difficult truth for those who wish their loved ones were still with them instead of with Jesus in heaven. Join Fr. Mike in Newark, NJ on December 9, 2024 for an evening of Advent reflection and a question and answer session. Get tickets at https://www.njpac.org/event/father-mike/.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Did God Let Them Die?047c3401-137f-47d8-8866-6acaab72f884Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#896 - 1 Maccabees 7:26-50 – Campaign of NicanorThis episode is part 11 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. The new king sends official Nicanor to exterminate the Jews. It does not go well for Nicanor who loses his head. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 11 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. The new king sends official Nicanor to exterminate the Jews. It does not go well for Nicanor who loses his head. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#896 - 1 Maccabees 7:26-50 – Campaign of Nicanorb75789d3-2f9f-4d55-ad5e-f232c4479be0Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000621https://216.73.216.191/allTags5 Essentials Every Son Needs From His FatherEvery father faces the immense challenge of shaping his son. In this compelling episode, John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman confront the critical question: How can fathers avoid leaving emotional wounds and instead raise sons who thrive to be men? Discover the five essential needs every son has from his father—needs that, when neglected, keep a boy from becoming a man. Join us as we unpack these vital lessons that empower fathers to break the cycle of hurt and build a legacy of strength and integrity. For those eager for deeper insights, the full extended edition on CatholicGentlemanPlus.com reveals two additional anchors that are crucial for boys on their journey to manhood. We love to answer your questions so please send them to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com 🔴 To gain access to the full extended edition of the Catholic Gentleman Show, as well as gain all 18 sessions that help men become better and more equipped in life, head over to https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON TRADITION, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 18 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every father faces the immense challenge of shaping his son. In this compelling episode, John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman confront the critical question: How can fathers avoid leaving emotional wounds and instead raise sons who thrive to be men? Discover the five essential needs every son has from his father—needs that, when neglected, keep a boy from becoming a man. Join us as we unpack these vital lessons that empower fathers to break the cycle of hurt and build a legacy of strength and integrity. For those eager for deeper insights, the full extended edition on CatholicGentlemanPlus.com reveals two additional anchors that are crucial for boys on their journey to manhood. We love to answer your questions so please send them to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com 🔴 To gain access to the full extended edition of the Catholic Gentleman Show, as well as gain all 18 sessions that help men become better and more equipped in life, head over to https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON TRADITION, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 18 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full5 Essentials Every Son Needs From His Fatherc352ebe6-1108-491b-9edd-f106663412f6Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +00003612https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOrgasm Queen: Do This For 20 Minutes Before Having Sex & Have Sex With Them Like When You First Met! I Never Orgasmed Until He Tried This!From sexless to sizzling, Susan Bratton shares the sexual secrets to ignite intimacy and make it last Susan Bratton is a renowned relationship and intimacy expert. She is the CEO of ‘The 20’ and ‘Personal Life Media’ and the bestselling author of 34 books including, ‘Relationship Magic’, ‘Revive Her Drive’, and ‘Sexual Soulmates: The Six Essentials for Connected Sex’. In this conversation, Susan and Steven discuss topics such as, how to fix a sexless marriage, how cheating can save your sex life, the best way to last longer in bed, and how to get unlimited orgasms. 00:00 Intro 02:04 What Do You Do and Why Do You Do It? 02:36 Advice for Someone Struggling With Their Sex Life 04:57 Common Questions From Women 05:35 Common Questions From Men 06:27 Quality vs. Quantity 06:41 Susan's Journey to Becoming a Sexpert 08:35 Lessons Learned From Sexual Trauma 09:52 What Is Dissociation? 12:38 Susan’s Personal Issues With Sex Life 15:49 Are You Giving Mercy Sex? 17:34 How Did You Fix Your Trauma? 20:34 Identifying Problems in a Relationship 21:41 Sex Injustice and Trauma 24:15 Affair in Susan's Marriage 28:46 Non-Monogamy 31:20 How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner 34:02 How Did You Become Polyamorous? 36:20 First Audience Question 42:07 Body Image Issues 43:01 Reconnecting With Your Partner: Two Techniques 46:47 Comparisons With Other People 48:53 Removing Pressure Around Sex 50:30 Erotic Playdates 54:25 Dealing With a Partner Who Mocks Sexual Fantasies 57:04 Managing Opposite Sex Communication in Relationships 59:23 Safety + Novelty = Desire 01:01:53 Early Ejaculation 01:07:26 What’s the Most Effective Sex Toy? 01:09:36 The Pulse Queen 01:10:11 The Vibe 01:13:45 Types of Orgasms 01:19:23 Third Audience Question 01:20:13 How to Have an Expanded Orgasm With a Partner 01:20:33 Women’s Favorite Sex Toy 01:22:17 The Pleasure Protocol 01:25:55 Fourth Audience Question 01:27:35 Ads 01:28:40 Menopause vs. Libido 01:29:12 Libido, Desire, and Arousal 01:29:59 Testosterone Levels and Libido Decrease 01:31:10 When Sex Becomes Routine 01:35:37 Pornography and Masturbation 01:40:05 STI Testing 01:42:35 Knowing When to Walk Away From a Partner 01:47:25 Question From the Previous Guest 01:48:11 Question for Steven 🚀 The 1% Diary is live - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads Follow Susan:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/Ivv8wcFA3Ob  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/EPecOdHA3Ob  Website - https://susanbratton.com/ You can purchase Susan’s book, ‘Hot To Trot’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/N9bCRMMA3Ob  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From sexless to sizzling, Susan Bratton shares the sexual secrets to ignite intimacy and make it last Susan Bratton is a renowned relationship and intimacy expert. She is the CEO of ‘The 20’ and ‘Personal Life Media’ and the bestselling author of 34 books including, ‘Relationship Magic’, ‘Revive Her Drive’, and ‘Sexual Soulmates: The Six Essentials for Connected Sex’. In this conversation, Susan and Steven discuss topics such as, how to fix a sexless marriage, how cheating can save your sex life, the best way to last longer in bed, and how to get unlimited orgasms. 00:00 Intro 02:04 What Do You Do and Why Do You Do It? 02:36 Advice for Someone Struggling With Their Sex Life 04:57 Common Questions From Women 05:35 Common Questions From Men 06:27 Quality vs. Quantity 06:41 Susan's Journey to Becoming a Sexpert 08:35 Lessons Learned From Sexual Trauma 09:52 What Is Dissociation? 12:38 Susan’s Personal Issues With Sex Life 15:49 Are You Giving Mercy Sex? 17:34 How Did You Fix Your Trauma? 20:34 Identifying Problems in a Relationship 21:41 Sex Injustice and Trauma 24:15 Affair in Susan's Marriage 28:46 Non-Monogamy 31:20 How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner 34:02 How Did You Become Polyamorous? 36:20 First Audience Question 42:07 Body Image Issues 43:01 Reconnecting With Your Partner: Two Techniques 46:47 Comparisons With Other People 48:53 Removing Pressure Around Sex 50:30 Erotic Playdates 54:25 Dealing With a Partner Who Mocks Sexual Fantasies 57:04 Managing Opposite Sex Communication in Relationships 59:23 Safety + Novelty = Desire 01:01:53 Early Ejaculation 01:07:26 What’s the Most Effective Sex Toy? 01:09:36 The Pulse Queen 01:10:11 The Vibe 01:13:45 Types of Orgasms 01:19:23 Third Audience Question 01:20:13 How to Have an Expanded Orgasm With a Partner 01:20:33 Women’s Favorite Sex Toy 01:22:17 The Pleasure Protocol 01:25:55 Fourth Audience Question 01:27:35 Ads 01:28:40 Menopause vs. Libido 01:29:12 Libido, Desire, and Arousal 01:29:59 Testosterone Levels and Libido Decrease 01:31:10 When Sex Becomes Routine 01:35:37 Pornography and Masturbation 01:40:05 STI Testing 01:42:35 Knowing When to Walk Away From a Partner 01:47:25 Question From the Previous Guest 01:48:11 Question for Steven 🚀 The 1% Diary is live - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads Follow Susan:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/Ivv8wcFA3Ob  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/EPecOdHA3Ob  Website - https://susanbratton.com/ You can purchase Susan’s book, ‘Hot To Trot’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/N9bCRMMA3Ob  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullOrgasm Queen: Do This For 20 Minutes Before Having Sex & Have Sex With Them Like When You First Met! I Never Orgasmed Until He Tried This!ac9cdda2-3d8f-466a-a120-4eb918bf8414Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +00006940https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2024)54edcdcb-cf8b-4093-a223-5b0b3f920e01Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: Scripture and the Liturgy (2024) How do we pray? Prayer is essential for our relationship with the Lord. The Catechism teaches that we must study the Scriptures, learn how to pray, and have the will to pray. Fr. Mike shares two different sources of prayer: the Word of God and the Liturgy of the Church. He explains how the Holy Spirit guides us in prayer and teaches us how to speak with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2650-2655. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How do we pray? Prayer is essential for our relationship with the Lord. The Catechism teaches that we must study the Scriptures, learn how to pray, and have the will to pray. Fr. Mike shares two different sources of prayer: the Word of God and the Liturgy of the Church. He explains how the Holy Spirit guides us in prayer and teaches us how to speak with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2650-2655. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 340: Scripture and the Liturgy (2024)d4edf457-ad77-4c6d-aedd-8bd2babe1f14Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: Scripture and the Liturgy (2024) How do we pray? Prayer is essential for our relationship with the Lord. The Catechism teaches that we must study the Scriptures, learn how to pray, and have the will to pray. Fr. Mike shares two different sources of prayer: the Word of God and the Liturgy of the Church. He explains how the Holy Spirit guides us in prayer and teaches us how to speak with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2650-2655. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How do we pray? Prayer is essential for our relationship with the Lord. The Catechism teaches that we must study the Scriptures, learn how to pray, and have the will to pray. Fr. Mike shares two different sources of prayer: the Word of God and the Liturgy of the Church. He explains how the Holy Spirit guides us in prayer and teaches us how to speak with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2650-2655. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 340: Scripture and the Liturgy (2024)f8bb6be7-7830-430d-a7d6-71f6d38bb0adThu, 05 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2024)dee18d9b-e0a9-46e2-9001-e992ee9e929fThu, 05 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2024)729f2f84-0f85-484a-9792-c81ead0e0437Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2024)625e910d-857b-4033-b9bc-caa293a64910Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Singleness, Discernment and The Priesthood with Father MosesRyan interviews Fr. Moses about his journey to the priesthood.

Ryan interviews Fr. Moses about his journey to the priesthood.

fullBONUS: Singleness, Discernment and The Priesthood with Father Mosescb499937-7c83-4ba0-943c-90ee50cb011aThu, 05 Dec 2024 01:26:36 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsListening for BabyJoel was used to the sound of sirens, squealing tires, and people's loud voices all through the night. Living in the city, he heard those things all the time. But he wasn't used to the beeping sound he heard now.Turning onto his side in his bed, Joel saw that it was three in the morning. He frowned. It was three, and he had definitely just heard the microwave.Joel got out of bed and crept out to the small kitchen area in the apartment he shared with his mom, stepdad, and newborn brother. He found his mom at the table holding a mug.Mom grimaced. "Did I wake you?" Joel shrugged. "Is Baby Robby awake?"Mom shook her head, smiling as she looked down at the steaming drink in front of her. "Just me."Joel saw the baby monitor on the table and walked over to look at the screen. His new baby brother was asleep in his crib."I was like this when I first brought you home too," Mom said. "Too anxious to sleep because I felt like I needed to be awake to listen for you and watch over you.""He'll cry loudly if he needs you." Joel had witnessed his baby brother doing just that."I know," Mom said. "Deep down, I know that, but I still don't feel comfortable sleeping right now." She stood and put an arm around Joel's shoulders. "It actually makes me think of how God is with us, always watching over us.""He never sleeps," Joel said quietly. "But you need to. Whenever I have trouble sleeping, you tell me that I can rest peacefully because Jesus is with me and I can trust Him to take care of me. You can trust Him to take care of you too--and Baby Robby."Mom chuckled and ruffled Joel's hair. "You're right, sweet boy. I think it's time for us both to get some rest."When Joel returned to his dark bedroom, he stared up toward the ceiling. "You really are like that, aren't You, God? Always up and listening for us?" He smiled. "It feels good to know You're always watching over us."–Emily Acker

Joel was used to the sound of sirens, squealing tires, and people's loud voices all through the night. Living in the city, he heard those things all the time. But he wasn't used to the beeping sound he heard now.Turning onto his side in his bed, Joel saw that it was three in the morning. He frowned. It was three, and he had definitely just heard the microwave.Joel got out of bed and crept out to the small kitchen area in the apartment he shared with his mom, stepdad, and newborn brother. He found his mom at the table holding a mug.Mom grimaced. "Did I wake you?" Joel shrugged. "Is Baby Robby awake?"Mom shook her head, smiling as she looked down at the steaming drink in front of her. "Just me."Joel saw the baby monitor on the table and walked over to look at the screen. His new baby brother was asleep in his crib."I was like this when I first brought you home too," Mom said. "Too anxious to sleep because I felt like I needed to be awake to listen for you and watch over you.""He'll cry loudly if he needs you." Joel had witnessed his baby brother doing just that."I know," Mom said. "Deep down, I know that, but I still don't feel comfortable sleeping right now." She stood and put an arm around Joel's shoulders. "It actually makes me think of how God is with us, always watching over us.""He never sleeps," Joel said quietly. "But you need to. Whenever I have trouble sleeping, you tell me that I can rest peacefully because Jesus is with me and I can trust Him to take care of me. You can trust Him to take care of you too--and Baby Robby."Mom chuckled and ruffled Joel's hair. "You're right, sweet boy. I think it's time for us both to get some rest."When Joel returned to his dark bedroom, he stared up toward the ceiling. "You really are like that, aren't You, God? Always up and listening for us?" He smiled. "It feels good to know You're always watching over us."–Emily Acker

Listening for Babyc7d990c1-0670-4e7d-b684-825e5be2ffc8Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Listening for Baby Bible Reading: Psalms 121; 139:2-5 Joel was used to the sound of sirens, squealing tires, and people’s loud voices all through the night. Living in the city, he heard those things all the time. But he wasn’t used to the beeping sound he heard now. Turning onto his side in his bed, Joel saw that it was three in the morning. He frowned. It was three, and he had definitely just heard the microwave. Joel got out of bed and crept out to the small kitchen area in the apartment he shared with his mom, stepdad, and newborn brother. He found his mom at the table holding a mug. Mom grimaced. “Did I wake you?” Joel shrugged. “Is Baby Robby awake?” Mom shook her head, smiling as she looked down at the steaming drink in front of her. “Just me.” Joel saw the baby monitor on the table and walked over to look at the screen. His new baby brother was asleep in his crib. “I was like this when I first brought you home too,” Mom said. “Too anxious to sleep because I felt like I needed to be awake to listen for you and watch over you.” “He’ll cry loudly if he needs you.” Joel had witnessed his baby brother doing just that. “I know,” Mom said. “Deep down, I know that, but I still don’t feel comfortable sleeping right now.” She stood and put an arm around Joel’s shoulders. “It actually makes me think of how God is with us, always watching over us.” “He never sleeps,” Joel said quietly. “But you need to. Whenever I have trouble sleeping, you tell me that I can rest peacefully because Jesus is with me and I can trust Him to take care of me. You can trust Him to take care of you too–and Baby Robby.” Mom chuckled and ruffled Joel’s hair. “You’re right, sweet boy. I think it’s time for us both to get some rest.” When Joel returned to his dark bedroom, he stared up toward the ceiling. “You really are like that, aren’t You, God? Always up and listening for us?” He smiled. “It feels good to know You’re always watching over us.” –Emily Acker How About You?Do your problems and worries ever keep you up at night? When you feel anxious, remember that God is always watching over you. He loves you so much that He sent His own Son, Jesus, to save you from sin, and He promises never to leave you alone. He is always there to listen and care for you the way a loving parent cares for their child. Rest peacefully knowing He is with you. Today’s Key Verse:In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. (NIV) (Psalm 4:8) Today’s Key Thought:God is always watching and listening

Bible Reading: Psalms 121; 139:2-5 Joel was used to the sound of sirens, squealing tires, and people’s loud voices all through the night. Living in the city, he heard those things all the time. But he wasn’t used to the beeping sound he heard now. Turning onto his side in his bed, Joel saw that it was three in the morning. He frowned. It was three, and he had definitely just heard the microwave. Joel got out of bed and crept out to the small kitchen area in the apartment he shared with his mom, stepdad, and newborn brother. He found his mom at the table holding a mug. Mom grimaced. “Did I wake you?” Joel shrugged. “Is Baby Robby awake?” Mom shook her head, smiling as she looked down at the steaming drink in front of her. “Just me.” Joel saw the baby monitor on the table and walked over to look at the screen. His new baby brother was asleep in his crib. “I was like this when I first brought you home too,” Mom said. “Too anxious to sleep because I felt like I needed to be awake to listen for you and watch over you.” “He’ll cry loudly if he needs you.” Joel had witnessed his baby brother doing just that. “I know,” Mom said. “Deep down, I know that, but I still don’t feel comfortable sleeping right now.” She stood and put an arm around Joel’s shoulders. “It actually makes me think of how God is with us, always watching over us.” “He never sleeps,” Joel said quietly. “But you need to. Whenever I have trouble sleeping, you tell me that I can rest peacefully because Jesus is with me and I can trust Him to take care of me. You can trust Him to take care of you too–and Baby Robby.” Mom chuckled and ruffled Joel’s hair. “You’re right, sweet boy. I think it’s time for us both to get some rest.” When Joel returned to his dark bedroom, he stared up toward the ceiling. “You really are like that, aren’t You, God? Always up and listening for us?” He smiled. “It feels good to know You’re always watching over us.” –Emily Acker How About You?Do your problems and worries ever keep you up at night? When you feel anxious, remember that God is always watching over you. He loves you so much that He sent His own Son, Jesus, to save you from sin, and He promises never to leave you alone. He is always there to listen and care for you the way a loving parent cares for their child. Rest peacefully knowing He is with you. Today’s Key Verse:In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. (NIV) (Psalm 4:8) Today’s Key Thought:God is always watching and listening

Listening for Baby ba432cc1-a0ec-4a75-9838-39874db3526eThu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#354: Why Christmas Traditions? Isaiah 9:6, Numbers 15:37-39, 1 Chronicles 16:12  In today’s special Christmas episode, we dive into why traditions are so important, especially during the Christmas season! Using Bible verses, we’ll discover how traditions help us remember—just as God instructed His people in the Bible to remember His works and commandments. We’ll talk about how different families may have unique traditions, but they all point to the same wonderful truth: Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior! Plus, we hear from some of YOU, our listeners, sharing your own Christmas traditions. Parents:See below for our past Christmas episodes to use with your family this season: Daily Advent episodes: starts at #269 &amp; continues labeled “Advent Day 1”  Find it under the year 2022 Weekly Advent Wreath episodes : #308-#311 Advent Activities episodes: #224,226,228 To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isaiah 9:6, Numbers 15:37-39, 1 Chronicles 16:12  In today’s special Christmas episode, we dive into why traditions are so important, especially during the Christmas season! Using Bible verses, we’ll discover how traditions help us remember—just as God instructed His people in the Bible to remember His works and commandments. We’ll talk about how different families may have unique traditions, but they all point to the same wonderful truth: Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior! Plus, we hear from some of YOU, our listeners, sharing your own Christmas traditions. Parents:See below for our past Christmas episodes to use with your family this season: Daily Advent episodes: starts at #269 &amp; continues labeled “Advent Day 1”  Find it under the year 2022 Weekly Advent Wreath episodes : #308-#311 Advent Activities episodes: #224,226,228 To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#354: Why Christmas Traditions? eec30b03-1777-43d0-b78f-05953366ad48Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000866https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Prayer of Praise (2024) We examine both prayers of praise and also the “nuggets” for this section on the forms of prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that praise is giving God glory for who he is. He also emphasizes that the Eucharist is the ultimate prayer of praise, and that every time we pray we are joining our lives to the saints and prophets who have gone before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2639-2649. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We examine both prayers of praise and also the “nuggets” for this section on the forms of prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that praise is giving God glory for who he is. He also emphasizes that the Eucharist is the ultimate prayer of praise, and that every time we pray we are joining our lives to the saints and prophets who have gone before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2639-2649. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 339: Prayer of Praise (2024)396ca890-9ae8-42b1-a3bf-c87e41857442Wed, 04 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Prayer of Praise (2024) We examine both prayers of praise and also the “nuggets” for this section on the forms of prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that praise is giving God glory for who he is. He also emphasizes that the Eucharist is the ultimate prayer of praise, and that every time we pray we are joining our lives to the saints and prophets who have gone before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2639-2649. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We examine both prayers of praise and also the “nuggets” for this section on the forms of prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that praise is giving God glory for who he is. He also emphasizes that the Eucharist is the ultimate prayer of praise, and that every time we pray we are joining our lives to the saints and prophets who have gone before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2639-2649. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 339: Prayer of Praise (2024)a0198a83-8f99-49cd-9f77-462079f23a54Wed, 04 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2024)f3b68727-4517-4342-af4e-9b2747634ef5Wed, 04 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2024)d97d6501-ef58-46a1-9552-4e1d55c29e74Wed, 04 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2024)6f672ced-705a-445f-b607-0804f0f33e05Wed, 04 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLove in ActionEach month, Annie went with her grandma to the nursing home to do craft time with the residents. Annie was beginning to love all the residents, especially Miss Tilley."You remind me of my Emily when she was a little girl," Miss Tilley told Annie each time she saw her. Annie would always smile and give her a hug."Does Miss Tilley have any family around?" Annie asked Grandma on the ride home one day. "I don't think she does," said Grandma. "Her daughter lives in another state and rarely comes to visit her. A lot of the residents don't get many visitors and are probably lonely." "That's sad. I'm glad we do craft time with them, Grandma. Thanks for taking me with you each month. I didn't think I would like going, but I look forward to it now."Grandma smiled. "You know, Annie, when you sit and visit with Miss Tilley and the other residents, you're showing them love through your actions, just like the Bible tells us to do.""I am?" asked Annie.Grandma nodded. "There's a verse that says, 'Dear children, let's not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.' Because we know Jesus, who loves us so much that He gave His life to save us, we can show His love to others. When you spend time with the residents at the nursing home, you're communicating God's love to them," Grandma said as she pulled into Annie's driveway."How was craft time today?" Mom asked as Grandma and Annie walked in. "Fun, as always! Miss Tilley told me I remind her of her daughter again, and Mr. Kirkman was his usual loving, grouchy self." Annie laughed.Grandma and Annie sat and told Mom about their evening. "Grandma told me I was love in action. Did you know it says in the Bible that we shouldn't just say we love someone but that we should show it?" Annie asked. Mom nodded and smiled. Annie jumped up and gave Mom a big hug. "What's the hug for?" Mom asked. "Just showing you I love you!" Annie bounded over to Grandma and threw her arms around her. "I love you too, Grandma!"–Lisa Fuller

Each month, Annie went with her grandma to the nursing home to do craft time with the residents. Annie was beginning to love all the residents, especially Miss Tilley."You remind me of my Emily when she was a little girl," Miss Tilley told Annie each time she saw her. Annie would always smile and give her a hug."Does Miss Tilley have any family around?" Annie asked Grandma on the ride home one day. "I don't think she does," said Grandma. "Her daughter lives in another state and rarely comes to visit her. A lot of the residents don't get many visitors and are probably lonely." "That's sad. I'm glad we do craft time with them, Grandma. Thanks for taking me with you each month. I didn't think I would like going, but I look forward to it now."Grandma smiled. "You know, Annie, when you sit and visit with Miss Tilley and the other residents, you're showing them love through your actions, just like the Bible tells us to do.""I am?" asked Annie.Grandma nodded. "There's a verse that says, 'Dear children, let's not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.' Because we know Jesus, who loves us so much that He gave His life to save us, we can show His love to others. When you spend time with the residents at the nursing home, you're communicating God's love to them," Grandma said as she pulled into Annie's driveway."How was craft time today?" Mom asked as Grandma and Annie walked in. "Fun, as always! Miss Tilley told me I remind her of her daughter again, and Mr. Kirkman was his usual loving, grouchy self." Annie laughed.Grandma and Annie sat and told Mom about their evening. "Grandma told me I was love in action. Did you know it says in the Bible that we shouldn't just say we love someone but that we should show it?" Annie asked. Mom nodded and smiled. Annie jumped up and gave Mom a big hug. "What's the hug for?" Mom asked. "Just showing you I love you!" Annie bounded over to Grandma and threw her arms around her. "I love you too, Grandma!"–Lisa Fuller

Love in Action87fe8592-1c7f-481c-bd72-eb610f0108c3Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Love in Action Bible Reading: 1 John 3:18-19; 4:19 Each month, Annie went with her grandma to the nursing home to do craft time with the residents. Annie was beginning to love all the residents, especially Miss Tilley. “You remind me of my Emily when she was a little girl,” Miss Tilley told Annie each time she saw her. Annie would always smile and give her a hug. “Does Miss Tilley have any family around?” Annie asked Grandma on the ride home one day. “I don’t think she does,” said Grandma. “Her daughter lives in another state and rarely comes to visit her. A lot of the residents don’t get many visitors and are probably lonely.” “That’s sad. I’m glad we do craft time with them, Grandma. Thanks for taking me with you each month. I didn’t think I would like going, but I look forward to it now.” Grandma smiled. “You know, Annie, when you sit and visit with Miss Tilley and the other residents, you’re showing them love through your actions, just like the Bible tells us to do.” “I am?” asked Annie. Grandma nodded. “There’s a verse that says, ‘Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.’ Because we know Jesus, who loves us so much that He gave His life to save us, we can show His love to others. When you spend time with the residents at the nursing home, you’re communicating God’s love to them,” Grandma said as she pulled into Annie’s driveway. “How was craft time today?” Mom asked as Grandma and Annie walked in. “Fun, as always! Miss Tilley told me I remind her of her daughter again, and Mr. Kirkman was his usual loving, grouchy self.” Annie laughed. Grandma and Annie sat and told Mom about their evening. “Grandma told me I was love in action. Did you know it says in the Bible that we shouldn’t just say we love someone but that we should show it?” Annie asked. Mom nodded and smiled. Annie jumped up and gave Mom a big hug. “What’s the hug for?” Mom asked. “Just showing you I love you!” Annie bounded over to Grandma and threw her arms around her. “I love you too, Grandma!” –Lisa Fuller How About You?Are you showing God’s love to others through your actions? Our kind, loving actions show that we belong to God. We love each other because He loved us first. God showed us how much He loved us by sending Jesus as a sacrifice for our sins. That was true love in action. If you know Jesus as your Savior, you can show others the same kind of love He shows us. Today’s Key Verse:Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. (NLT) (1 John 3:18) Today’s Key Thought:Show God’s love through your actions

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:18-19; 4:19 Each month, Annie went with her grandma to the nursing home to do craft time with the residents. Annie was beginning to love all the residents, especially Miss Tilley. “You remind me of my Emily when she was a little girl,” Miss Tilley told Annie each time she saw her. Annie would always smile and give her a hug. “Does Miss Tilley have any family around?” Annie asked Grandma on the ride home one day. “I don’t think she does,” said Grandma. “Her daughter lives in another state and rarely comes to visit her. A lot of the residents don’t get many visitors and are probably lonely.” “That’s sad. I’m glad we do craft time with them, Grandma. Thanks for taking me with you each month. I didn’t think I would like going, but I look forward to it now.” Grandma smiled. “You know, Annie, when you sit and visit with Miss Tilley and the other residents, you’re showing them love through your actions, just like the Bible tells us to do.” “I am?” asked Annie. Grandma nodded. “There’s a verse that says, ‘Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.’ Because we know Jesus, who loves us so much that He gave His life to save us, we can show His love to others. When you spend time with the residents at the nursing home, you’re communicating God’s love to them,” Grandma said as she pulled into Annie’s driveway. “How was craft time today?” Mom asked as Grandma and Annie walked in. “Fun, as always! Miss Tilley told me I remind her of her daughter again, and Mr. Kirkman was his usual loving, grouchy self.” Annie laughed. Grandma and Annie sat and told Mom about their evening. “Grandma told me I was love in action. Did you know it says in the Bible that we shouldn’t just say we love someone but that we should show it?” Annie asked. Mom nodded and smiled. Annie jumped up and gave Mom a big hug. “What’s the hug for?” Mom asked. “Just showing you I love you!” Annie bounded over to Grandma and threw her arms around her. “I love you too, Grandma!” –Lisa Fuller How About You?Are you showing God’s love to others through your actions? Our kind, loving actions show that we belong to God. We love each other because He loved us first. God showed us how much He loved us by sending Jesus as a sacrifice for our sins. That was true love in action. If you know Jesus as your Savior, you can show others the same kind of love He shows us. Today’s Key Verse:Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. (NLT) (1 John 3:18) Today’s Key Thought:Show God’s love through your actions

Love in Action bb50ca7e-2142-4f75-b17c-3c007509a088Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFight like a saintIf you are married, you've likely had fights that went poorly. You've probably also had issues that should have been brought up but have been hidden. It often seems like biology itself is against us when we disagree with our spouse. If we are not careful, it certainly can. Join me in this episode as I discuss how to fight with your spouse in a way that pulls you both towards sainthood rather than injury. I'll cover several specific tactics as well as some perspectives to hold onto. Furthermore, I'll talk about the goal of fighting, and what to fight for. I really recommend this episode to all married men. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

If you are married, you've likely had fights that went poorly. You've probably also had issues that should have been brought up but have been hidden. It often seems like biology itself is against us when we disagree with our spouse. If we are not careful, it certainly can. Join me in this episode as I discuss how to fight with your spouse in a way that pulls you both towards sainthood rather than injury. I'll cover several specific tactics as well as some perspectives to hold onto. Furthermore, I'll talk about the goal of fighting, and what to fight for. I really recommend this episode to all married men. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullFight like a saint2e5036c6-256d-4a33-8262-61138b6189d1Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2024)dee9c9f9-683a-45bd-a380-28d927a04587Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Death Defeated (2024) As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 338: Death Defeated (2024)b53d5f6e-4efb-490a-8f07-d6814f4ad596Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Intercession and Thanksgiving (2024) We look at two more forms of prayer: intercession and thanksgiving. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the age of the Church, intercession, or asking on behalf of another, is participating in Christ’s mediation. He also emphasizes that in all things we must give thanks, even in times of suffering and grief. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2634-2638. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We look at two more forms of prayer: intercession and thanksgiving. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the age of the Church, intercession, or asking on behalf of another, is participating in Christ’s mediation. He also emphasizes that in all things we must give thanks, even in times of suffering and grief. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2634-2638. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 338: Intercession and Thanksgiving (2024)795a5b3c-ef9e-48a6-a9af-f7925352e19dTue, 03 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Intercession and Thanksgiving (2024) We look at two more forms of prayer: intercession and thanksgiving. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the age of the Church, intercession, or asking on behalf of another, is participating in Christ’s mediation. He also emphasizes that in all things we must give thanks, even in times of suffering and grief. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2634-2638. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We look at two more forms of prayer: intercession and thanksgiving. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the age of the Church, intercession, or asking on behalf of another, is participating in Christ’s mediation. He also emphasizes that in all things we must give thanks, even in times of suffering and grief. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2634-2638. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 338: Intercession and Thanksgiving (2024)0d09b12f-42bb-4ef0-bb4b-cb70497fd841Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Death Defeated (2024) As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 338: Death Defeated (2024)e85647de-45de-4d35-b63d-c7c5d28fe301Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Death Defeated (2024) As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 338: Death Defeated (2024)87635063-bf7e-45cf-96cb-392ac8ce2d4fTue, 03 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Death Defeated (2024) As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 338: Death Defeated (2024)8d09ed8a-b664-4e85-bb8a-32755aecbe84Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSame Old ThingCaden watched as his sister put on her coat, ready to leave for the children's program at their church. "It's too bad you have a cold and can't come," said Avery.Caden shrugged. "Pastor Walters said the speaker would be talking about Noah, and I've heard that story lots of times." Muffling a sneeze, he turned on the TV."Watching the basketball game?" Dad asked after Mom and Avery had left. "That's the one we recorded, isn't it? You already know who won.""Yeah," Caden said, "but I like to see it anyway."A little later, Caden was hungry and heated up some leftover pizza. "You're having pizza again?" asked Dad.Caden grinned and nodded. "I never get tired of pizza!" Dad got some pizza for himself. "It's too bad you had to miss the program at church tonight," he said. Caden shrugged. "It'd just be more of the same old thing. I already know all about Noah.""Do you?" asked Dad. "Well then, tell me--how big was the ark, compared to a football field? And how did building it show Noah's faith in God?""Well, I…uh…" Caden's voice faded out. He didn't know the answers."You say the story of Noah is the same old thing, but that basketball game was exciting to you, even though you knew how it ended," said Dad. "And you'd probably eat pizza every day if you could."Caden frowned. "What are you saying?" "I just don't want you to think of the Bible as being the same old thing, because it isn't," Dad said. "There are always new lessons to be learned, even from stories you already know, because the Bible is God's Word and He speaks to us through it. He always has new things to teach us as He helps us grow in our relationship with Jesus. As you read and study the Bible, you may find a story applies to your life in a way you never realized before. Keep learning all you can about the Bible, and expect to find something new every time."Caden was quiet a moment. Then he turned off the TV. "I think I'll go read the story of Noah so I can talk to Avery about it when she gets home."–Linda Weddle

Caden watched as his sister put on her coat, ready to leave for the children's program at their church. "It's too bad you have a cold and can't come," said Avery.Caden shrugged. "Pastor Walters said the speaker would be talking about Noah, and I've heard that story lots of times." Muffling a sneeze, he turned on the TV."Watching the basketball game?" Dad asked after Mom and Avery had left. "That's the one we recorded, isn't it? You already know who won.""Yeah," Caden said, "but I like to see it anyway."A little later, Caden was hungry and heated up some leftover pizza. "You're having pizza again?" asked Dad.Caden grinned and nodded. "I never get tired of pizza!" Dad got some pizza for himself. "It's too bad you had to miss the program at church tonight," he said. Caden shrugged. "It'd just be more of the same old thing. I already know all about Noah.""Do you?" asked Dad. "Well then, tell me--how big was the ark, compared to a football field? And how did building it show Noah's faith in God?""Well, I…uh…" Caden's voice faded out. He didn't know the answers."You say the story of Noah is the same old thing, but that basketball game was exciting to you, even though you knew how it ended," said Dad. "And you'd probably eat pizza every day if you could."Caden frowned. "What are you saying?" "I just don't want you to think of the Bible as being the same old thing, because it isn't," Dad said. "There are always new lessons to be learned, even from stories you already know, because the Bible is God's Word and He speaks to us through it. He always has new things to teach us as He helps us grow in our relationship with Jesus. As you read and study the Bible, you may find a story applies to your life in a way you never realized before. Keep learning all you can about the Bible, and expect to find something new every time."Caden was quiet a moment. Then he turned off the TV. "I think I'll go read the story of Noah so I can talk to Avery about it when she gets home."–Linda Weddle

Same Old Thing4d654de2-30d7-43c4-b042-703c5f95b8d6Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Same Old Thing Bible Reading: Psalm 119:127-135; Hebrews 4:12 Caden watched as his sister put on her coat, ready to leave for the children’s program at their church. “It’s too bad you have a cold and can’t come,” said Avery. Caden shrugged. “Pastor Walters said the speaker would be talking about Noah, and I’ve heard that story lots of times.” Muffling a sneeze, he turned on the TV. “Watching the basketball game?” Dad asked after Mom and Avery had left. “That’s the one we recorded, isn’t it? You already know who won.” “Yeah,” Caden said, “but I like to see it anyway.” A little later, Caden was hungry and heated up some leftover pizza. “You’re having pizza again?” asked Dad. Caden grinned and nodded. “I never get tired of pizza!” Dad got some pizza for himself. “It’s too bad you had to miss the program at church tonight,” he said. Caden shrugged. “It’d just be more of the same old thing. I already know all about Noah.” “Do you?” asked Dad. “Well then, tell me–how big was the ark, compared to a football field? And how did building it show Noah’s faith in God?” “Well, I…uh…” Caden’s voice faded out. He didn’t know the answers. “You say the story of Noah is the same old thing, but that basketball game was exciting to you, even though you knew how it ended,” said Dad. “And you’d probably eat pizza every day if you could.” Caden frowned. “What are you saying?” “I just don’t want you to think of the Bible as being the same old thing, because it isn’t,” Dad said. “There are always new lessons to be learned, even from stories you already know, because the Bible is God’s Word and He speaks to us through it. He always has new things to teach us as He helps us grow in our relationship with Jesus. As you read and study the Bible, you may find a story applies to your life in a way you never realized before. Keep learning all you can about the Bible, and expect to find something new every time.” Caden was quiet a moment. Then he turned off the TV. “I think I’ll go read the story of Noah so I can talk to Avery about it when she gets home.” –Linda Weddle How About You?Do you listen for something new each time you read the Bible or learn about it at church? No matter how many times you’ve heard a story, there’s still more to learn. The Bible isn’t just any book–it’s the Word of God, and He speaks to us through it, showing us our need for Jesus and His forgiveness and reminding us of His promises. Every time you read or listen to it, trust Him to teach you something new. Today’s Key Verse:Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart. (NKJV) (Psalm 119:34) Today’s Key Thought:God’s Word is always new

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:127-135; Hebrews 4:12 Caden watched as his sister put on her coat, ready to leave for the children’s program at their church. “It’s too bad you have a cold and can’t come,” said Avery. Caden shrugged. “Pastor Walters said the speaker would be talking about Noah, and I’ve heard that story lots of times.” Muffling a sneeze, he turned on the TV. “Watching the basketball game?” Dad asked after Mom and Avery had left. “That’s the one we recorded, isn’t it? You already know who won.” “Yeah,” Caden said, “but I like to see it anyway.” A little later, Caden was hungry and heated up some leftover pizza. “You’re having pizza again?” asked Dad. Caden grinned and nodded. “I never get tired of pizza!” Dad got some pizza for himself. “It’s too bad you had to miss the program at church tonight,” he said. Caden shrugged. “It’d just be more of the same old thing. I already know all about Noah.” “Do you?” asked Dad. “Well then, tell me–how big was the ark, compared to a football field? And how did building it show Noah’s faith in God?” “Well, I…uh…” Caden’s voice faded out. He didn’t know the answers. “You say the story of Noah is the same old thing, but that basketball game was exciting to you, even though you knew how it ended,” said Dad. “And you’d probably eat pizza every day if you could.” Caden frowned. “What are you saying?” “I just don’t want you to think of the Bible as being the same old thing, because it isn’t,” Dad said. “There are always new lessons to be learned, even from stories you already know, because the Bible is God’s Word and He speaks to us through it. He always has new things to teach us as He helps us grow in our relationship with Jesus. As you read and study the Bible, you may find a story applies to your life in a way you never realized before. Keep learning all you can about the Bible, and expect to find something new every time.” Caden was quiet a moment. Then he turned off the TV. “I think I’ll go read the story of Noah so I can talk to Avery about it when she gets home.” –Linda Weddle How About You?Do you listen for something new each time you read the Bible or learn about it at church? No matter how many times you’ve heard a story, there’s still more to learn. The Bible isn’t just any book–it’s the Word of God, and He speaks to us through it, showing us our need for Jesus and His forgiveness and reminding us of His promises. Every time you read or listen to it, trust Him to teach you something new. Today’s Key Verse:Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart. (NKJV) (Psalm 119:34) Today’s Key Thought:God’s Word is always new

Same Old Thing f3cef0e8-42fc-497c-bd9c-db8d35cab27cTue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBrian Keating: I’m Spending $200 Million To Explore Why We Exist! How God Fits Into Science Finally Explained, Is God Real?Could understanding the mystery of the Big Bang and how the Universe came into creation mean that we can finally know for sure if there is a creator? Professor Brian Keating is a cosmologist and experimental physicist at the University of California San Diego. He is the host of the ‘Into The Impossible’ podcast and author of the books, ‘Losing The Nobel Prize’ and ‘Into The Impossible: Think Like A Nobel Prize Winner’.  In this conversation, Brian and Steven discuss topics such as, how the discovery of the telescope changed the world, the link between our blood and the stars, the origins of the universe, and the scientific debate on God’s existence.  Follow Brian:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4157xnt  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4eSKmjv  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4fQ9k4d  Podcast - https://bit.ly/3ZqRD5s  YouTube: You can purchase Brian’s book, ‘Losing The Nobel Prize’, here: https://amzn.to/4fOPR3M  Spotify: You can purchase Brian’s book, ‘Losing The Nobel Prize’, here: https://amzn.to/4fOPR3M  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could understanding the mystery of the Big Bang and how the Universe came into creation mean that we can finally know for sure if there is a creator? Professor Brian Keating is a cosmologist and experimental physicist at the University of California San Diego. He is the host of the ‘Into The Impossible’ podcast and author of the books, ‘Losing The Nobel Prize’ and ‘Into The Impossible: Think Like A Nobel Prize Winner’.  In this conversation, Brian and Steven discuss topics such as, how the discovery of the telescope changed the world, the link between our blood and the stars, the origins of the universe, and the scientific debate on God’s existence.  Follow Brian:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4157xnt  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4eSKmjv  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4fQ9k4d  Podcast - https://bit.ly/3ZqRD5s  YouTube: You can purchase Brian’s book, ‘Losing The Nobel Prize’, here: https://amzn.to/4fOPR3M  Spotify: You can purchase Brian’s book, ‘Losing The Nobel Prize’, here: https://amzn.to/4fOPR3M  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBrian Keating: I’m Spending $200 Million To Explore Why We Exist! How God Fits Into Science Finally Explained, Is God Real?7d286de8-0547-4c87-be6d-9ff47009a2d2Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +00006641https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: The Importance of Love (2024) Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 337: The Importance of Love (2024)36263a41-aae2-4032-aea4-701b1e47b764Mon, 02 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: Blessing, Adoration, and Petition (2024) Prayer in the age of the Church takes on many different forms. Together, we examine specifically blessing, adoration, and petition. Fr. Mike emphasizes the beauty that all of our prayers of blessing are a response to God’s blessings for us. He also explores how common and spontaneous prayers of petition to our Father in heaven truly are, but in the age of the Church, our petition is full of hope and not lamentation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2623-2633. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Prayer in the age of the Church takes on many different forms. Together, we examine specifically blessing, adoration, and petition. Fr. Mike emphasizes the beauty that all of our prayers of blessing are a response to God’s blessings for us. He also explores how common and spontaneous prayers of petition to our Father in heaven truly are, but in the age of the Church, our petition is full of hope and not lamentation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2623-2633. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 337: Blessing, Adoration, and Petition (2024)09e133f4-f1e5-4f4e-96f2-b042d585d153Mon, 02 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: Blessing, Adoration, and Petition (2024) Prayer in the age of the Church takes on many different forms. Together, we examine specifically blessing, adoration, and petition. Fr. Mike emphasizes the beauty that all of our prayers of blessing are a response to God’s blessings for us. He also explores how common and spontaneous prayers of petition to our Father in heaven truly are, but in the age of the Church, our petition is full of hope and not lamentation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2623-2633. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Prayer in the age of the Church takes on many different forms. Together, we examine specifically blessing, adoration, and petition. Fr. Mike emphasizes the beauty that all of our prayers of blessing are a response to God’s blessings for us. He also explores how common and spontaneous prayers of petition to our Father in heaven truly are, but in the age of the Church, our petition is full of hope and not lamentation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2623-2633. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 337: Blessing, Adoration, and Petition (2024)c955a06c-7f73-490a-95fd-0f5a8a2a9220Mon, 02 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: The Importance of Love (2024) Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 337: The Importance of Love (2024)76a67ef1-c4d2-4924-960a-96bd06228e92Mon, 02 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: The Importance of Love (2024) Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 337: The Importance of Love (2024)0f7c105c-79aa-45d1-b4bc-63f4dc12f8ecMon, 02 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: The Importance of Love (2024) Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 337: The Importance of Love (2024)d2a16c27-27b0-4286-9c89-2234ff6e9f5aMon, 02 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Sneaky Squirrel"Oh no! The squirrel is back!" exclaimed Grandpa. "I thought we had seen the last of him.""Why don't you like that little squirrel, Grandpa?" asked Cooper."Yeah, Grandpa," said Amelie. "I think he's cute, all black and fluffy--and look how he can jump!""Exactly," said Grandpa. They all peered out the window and watched the small animal leap from tree to tree. Then it ran along a cable wire like a tightrope walker until it was out of sight. "Do you know where that little squirrel is now?" asked Grandpa."Maybe he's playing on your roof," said Cooper.Grandpa frowned. "As we speak, that little bushy-tailed squirrel is probably gnawing his way through roof tiles and insulation and getting ready to make himself at home in our attic. He's been there before and ruined blankets and clothes Grandma kept up there. Trust me--he isn't cute!""How can something that looks so harmless be so destructive?" asked Amelie."Destructive is a good word for it," said Grandpa."My Bible class teacher said Satan is like that," said Cooper. "She said Satan can tempt us with things that look harmless. But since they go against how Jesus wants us to live, they're destructive--just like that black squirrel.""Your teacher is right," said Grandpa. "Do you remember how tricky Satan was when he lied to Eve in the Garden of Eden?"Amelie nodded. "I remember. Satan made Eve think it was okay to eat from the tree God had told her and Adam not to eat from.""Yes," said Grandpa. "We can't always tell if a thing is good or bad by the way it looks, but we can always look to what God says in the Bible to determine if something is right or wrong. Satan is sneaky, but because we know Jesus, we have His Holy Spirit in us. That means we can protect ourselves against Satan's tricks and lies by seeking God's truth in the Bible and praying for clear understanding. God promises to give us wisdom through His Word and help us know right from wrong." Grandpa strolled to the door. "Now, let's see what we can do to discourage that sneaky squirrel from moving into our attic."–Laura C. Thomas

"Oh no! The squirrel is back!" exclaimed Grandpa. "I thought we had seen the last of him.""Why don't you like that little squirrel, Grandpa?" asked Cooper."Yeah, Grandpa," said Amelie. "I think he's cute, all black and fluffy--and look how he can jump!""Exactly," said Grandpa. They all peered out the window and watched the small animal leap from tree to tree. Then it ran along a cable wire like a tightrope walker until it was out of sight. "Do you know where that little squirrel is now?" asked Grandpa."Maybe he's playing on your roof," said Cooper.Grandpa frowned. "As we speak, that little bushy-tailed squirrel is probably gnawing his way through roof tiles and insulation and getting ready to make himself at home in our attic. He's been there before and ruined blankets and clothes Grandma kept up there. Trust me--he isn't cute!""How can something that looks so harmless be so destructive?" asked Amelie."Destructive is a good word for it," said Grandpa."My Bible class teacher said Satan is like that," said Cooper. "She said Satan can tempt us with things that look harmless. But since they go against how Jesus wants us to live, they're destructive--just like that black squirrel.""Your teacher is right," said Grandpa. "Do you remember how tricky Satan was when he lied to Eve in the Garden of Eden?"Amelie nodded. "I remember. Satan made Eve think it was okay to eat from the tree God had told her and Adam not to eat from.""Yes," said Grandpa. "We can't always tell if a thing is good or bad by the way it looks, but we can always look to what God says in the Bible to determine if something is right or wrong. Satan is sneaky, but because we know Jesus, we have His Holy Spirit in us. That means we can protect ourselves against Satan's tricks and lies by seeking God's truth in the Bible and praying for clear understanding. God promises to give us wisdom through His Word and help us know right from wrong." Grandpa strolled to the door. "Now, let's see what we can do to discourage that sneaky squirrel from moving into our attic."–Laura C. Thomas

The Sneaky Squirrel3f82d8cc-bbc3-497a-a30a-062b6a655f2bMon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Sneaky Squirrel Bible Reading: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-6 “Oh no! The squirrel is back!” exclaimed Grandpa. “I thought we had seen the last of him.” “Why don’t you like that little squirrel, Grandpa?” asked Cooper. “Yeah, Grandpa,” said Amelie. “I think he’s cute, all black and fluffy–and look how he can jump!” “Exactly,” said Grandpa. They all peered out the window and watched the small animal leap from tree to tree. Then it ran along a cable wire like a tightrope walker until it was out of sight. “Do you know where that little squirrel is now?” asked Grandpa. “Maybe he’s playing on your roof,” said Cooper. Grandpa frowned. “As we speak, that little bushy-tailed squirrel is probably gnawing his way through roof tiles and insulation and getting ready to make himself at home in our attic. He’s been there before and ruined blankets and clothes Grandma kept up there. Trust me–he isn’t cute!” “How can something that looks so harmless be so destructive?” asked Amelie. “Destructive is a good word for it,” said Grandpa. “My Bible class teacher said Satan is like that,” said Cooper. “She said Satan can tempt us with things that look harmless. But since they go against how Jesus wants us to live, they’re destructive–just like that black squirrel.” “Your teacher is right,” said Grandpa. “Do you remember how tricky Satan was when he lied to Eve in the Garden of Eden?” Amelie nodded. “I remember. Satan made Eve think it was okay to eat from the tree God had told her and Adam not to eat from.” “Yes,” said Grandpa. “We can’t always tell if a thing is good or bad by the way it looks, but we can always look to what God says in the Bible to determine if something is right or wrong. Satan is sneaky, but because we know Jesus, we have His Holy Spirit in us. That means we can protect ourselves against Satan’s tricks and lies by seeking God’s truth in the Bible and praying for clear understanding. God promises to give us wisdom through His Word and help us know right from wrong.” Grandpa strolled to the door. “Now, let’s see what we can do to discourage that sneaky squirrel from moving into our attic.” –Laura C. Thomas How About You?Do you ever have trouble knowing if something is right or wrong? Sometimes it’s hard to tell, especially if other kids tell you it’s okay. That’s why it’s important to go to God for guidance. See what the Bible says about it, and if you’re still not sure, talk about it with an older Christian. And don’t forget to pray and ask God for wisdom so you won’t be tricked by Satan’s lies. Today’s Key Verse:Whatever is not from faith is sin. (NKJV) (Romans 14:23) Today’s Key Thought:Beware of Satan’s lies

Bible Reading: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-6 “Oh no! The squirrel is back!” exclaimed Grandpa. “I thought we had seen the last of him.” “Why don’t you like that little squirrel, Grandpa?” asked Cooper. “Yeah, Grandpa,” said Amelie. “I think he’s cute, all black and fluffy–and look how he can jump!” “Exactly,” said Grandpa. They all peered out the window and watched the small animal leap from tree to tree. Then it ran along a cable wire like a tightrope walker until it was out of sight. “Do you know where that little squirrel is now?” asked Grandpa. “Maybe he’s playing on your roof,” said Cooper. Grandpa frowned. “As we speak, that little bushy-tailed squirrel is probably gnawing his way through roof tiles and insulation and getting ready to make himself at home in our attic. He’s been there before and ruined blankets and clothes Grandma kept up there. Trust me–he isn’t cute!” “How can something that looks so harmless be so destructive?” asked Amelie. “Destructive is a good word for it,” said Grandpa. “My Bible class teacher said Satan is like that,” said Cooper. “She said Satan can tempt us with things that look harmless. But since they go against how Jesus wants us to live, they’re destructive–just like that black squirrel.” “Your teacher is right,” said Grandpa. “Do you remember how tricky Satan was when he lied to Eve in the Garden of Eden?” Amelie nodded. “I remember. Satan made Eve think it was okay to eat from the tree God had told her and Adam not to eat from.” “Yes,” said Grandpa. “We can’t always tell if a thing is good or bad by the way it looks, but we can always look to what God says in the Bible to determine if something is right or wrong. Satan is sneaky, but because we know Jesus, we have His Holy Spirit in us. That means we can protect ourselves against Satan’s tricks and lies by seeking God’s truth in the Bible and praying for clear understanding. God promises to give us wisdom through His Word and help us know right from wrong.” Grandpa strolled to the door. “Now, let’s see what we can do to discourage that sneaky squirrel from moving into our attic.” –Laura C. Thomas How About You?Do you ever have trouble knowing if something is right or wrong? Sometimes it’s hard to tell, especially if other kids tell you it’s okay. That’s why it’s important to go to God for guidance. See what the Bible says about it, and if you’re still not sure, talk about it with an older Christian. And don’t forget to pray and ask God for wisdom so you won’t be tricked by Satan’s lies. Today’s Key Verse:Whatever is not from faith is sin. (NKJV) (Romans 14:23) Today’s Key Thought:Beware of Satan’s lies

The Sneaky Squirrel 69b999f7-9a44-4073-ba4c-441b5007efe5Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2024) Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2024)c25a1ed5-f202-43f2-9fa3-62839dda5f8eSun, 01 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: Jesus Hears Our Prayer (2024) We arrive at the conclusion of the article on how Jesus prays, teaches us to pray, and hears our prayer. Fr. Mike examines the remarkable beauty and simplicity of the “Jesus Prayer.” He also examines Mary&#39;s Fiat and Magnificat, and how she can pray and intercede for us. He concludes with an invitation to prayer by saying it is more important to pray than to talk about prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2616-2622. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We arrive at the conclusion of the article on how Jesus prays, teaches us to pray, and hears our prayer. Fr. Mike examines the remarkable beauty and simplicity of the “Jesus Prayer.” He also examines Mary&#39;s Fiat and Magnificat, and how she can pray and intercede for us. He concludes with an invitation to prayer by saying it is more important to pray than to talk about prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2616-2622. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 336: Jesus Hears Our Prayer (2024)574b9685-76c6-449b-8bcc-ad7270084251Sun, 01 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: Jesus Hears Our Prayer (2024) We arrive at the conclusion of the article on how Jesus prays, teaches us to pray, and hears our prayer. Fr. Mike examines the remarkable beauty and simplicity of the “Jesus Prayer.” He also examines Mary&#39;s Fiat and Magnificat, and how she can pray and intercede for us. He concludes with an invitation to prayer by saying it is more important to pray than to talk about prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2616-2622. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We arrive at the conclusion of the article on how Jesus prays, teaches us to pray, and hears our prayer. Fr. Mike examines the remarkable beauty and simplicity of the “Jesus Prayer.” He also examines Mary&#39;s Fiat and Magnificat, and how she can pray and intercede for us. He concludes with an invitation to prayer by saying it is more important to pray than to talk about prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2616-2622. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 336: Jesus Hears Our Prayer (2024)bc78996d-b5b8-4f76-846f-dc2af0606f28Sun, 01 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2024) Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2024)96af9232-58c7-4044-a91a-c87407edaa91Sun, 01 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2024) Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2024)530ebef6-757b-4ca6-814d-a05bafaf00fcSun, 01 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2024) Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2024)5a5914f7-f3d6-4c6b-9e3c-8f53145f815eSun, 01 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBasketball BluesKian yanked the door open, bounded into the house, and fell dramatically into an overstuffed chair in the living room. Dad smirked as he watched his son from the corner of his eye. "So, Kian, how was your day?""Fine," muttered Kian as he stared out the window.Dad shut his laptop and put it aside. "Want to talk?" Kian opened his mouth as if to speak, but then closed it, changing his mind. A moment later, he sighed. "I didn't make the basketball team," he said."I didn't know you were trying out for the team," said Dad. "I didn't think you liked playing basketball.""I don't, really, but…" Kian shrugged. "All my friends are on the team." "I see," said Dad, reaching over to pick up a sculpture of a bird. He looked thoughtful as he turned it around in his hands. "So will your friends like you less if you're not on the team?" "No, but I want to fit in with them and spend time with them," said Kian."I know, but you can still spend time with your friends doing other things," said Dad. "And you can show support and interest in what they're doing by rooting for them at basketball games--you don't have to be on the team yourself to do that. Then you'll be able to concentrate on learning to do something you really enjoy.""Like what?" Kian noticed the sculpture his dad was holding. "You mean like art stuff? I made that bird in art class last year.""Well, it doesn't seem like God gave you an interest in being a basketball player," said Dad. "But He did give you a gift for art--and you enjoy it.""Yeah." Kian took the bird and examined it closely. "Maybe I'll sign up for an art class in the spring.""I think that's a great idea," said Dad. "God gives us all different talents so we can use them to point others to His goodness and love, but we still need to learn to use them and develop them. I think an art class would help you do that."Kian smiled. "Maybe I'll learn how to make basketball sculptures I can give to my friends!"–Vicki L. Reinhardt

Kian yanked the door open, bounded into the house, and fell dramatically into an overstuffed chair in the living room. Dad smirked as he watched his son from the corner of his eye. "So, Kian, how was your day?""Fine," muttered Kian as he stared out the window.Dad shut his laptop and put it aside. "Want to talk?" Kian opened his mouth as if to speak, but then closed it, changing his mind. A moment later, he sighed. "I didn't make the basketball team," he said."I didn't know you were trying out for the team," said Dad. "I didn't think you liked playing basketball.""I don't, really, but…" Kian shrugged. "All my friends are on the team." "I see," said Dad, reaching over to pick up a sculpture of a bird. He looked thoughtful as he turned it around in his hands. "So will your friends like you less if you're not on the team?" "No, but I want to fit in with them and spend time with them," said Kian."I know, but you can still spend time with your friends doing other things," said Dad. "And you can show support and interest in what they're doing by rooting for them at basketball games--you don't have to be on the team yourself to do that. Then you'll be able to concentrate on learning to do something you really enjoy.""Like what?" Kian noticed the sculpture his dad was holding. "You mean like art stuff? I made that bird in art class last year.""Well, it doesn't seem like God gave you an interest in being a basketball player," said Dad. "But He did give you a gift for art--and you enjoy it.""Yeah." Kian took the bird and examined it closely. "Maybe I'll sign up for an art class in the spring.""I think that's a great idea," said Dad. "God gives us all different talents so we can use them to point others to His goodness and love, but we still need to learn to use them and develop them. I think an art class would help you do that."Kian smiled. "Maybe I'll learn how to make basketball sculptures I can give to my friends!"–Vicki L. Reinhardt

Basketball Blues74f594b2-df96-4cc8-94f9-8a01b1181f26Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Basketball Blues Bible Reading: Romans 12:4-8 Kian yanked the door open, bounded into the house, and fell dramatically into an overstuffed chair in the living room. Dad smirked as he watched his son from the corner of his eye. “So, Kian, how was your day?” “Fine,” muttered Kian as he stared out the window. Dad shut his laptop and put it aside. “Want to talk?” Kian opened his mouth as if to speak, but then closed it, changing his mind. A moment later, he sighed. “I didn’t make the basketball team,” he said. “I didn’t know you were trying out for the team,” said Dad. “I didn’t think you liked playing basketball.” “I don’t, really, but…” Kian shrugged. “All my friends are on the team.” “I see,” said Dad, reaching over to pick up a sculpture of a bird. He looked thoughtful as he turned it around in his hands. “So will your friends like you less if you’re not on the team?” “No, but I want to fit in with them and spend time with them,” said Kian. “I know, but you can still spend time with your friends doing other things,” said Dad. “And you can show support and interest in what they’re doing by rooting for them at basketball games–you don’t have to be on the team yourself to do that. Then you’ll be able to concentrate on learning to do something you really enjoy.” “Like what?” Kian noticed the sculpture his dad was holding. “You mean like art stuff? I made that bird in art class last year.” “Well, it doesn’t seem like God gave you an interest in being a basketball player,” said Dad. “But He did give you a gift for art–and you enjoy it.” “Yeah.” Kian took the bird and examined it closely. “Maybe I’ll sign up for an art class in the spring.” “I think that’s a great idea,” said Dad. “God gives us all different talents so we can use them to point others to His goodness and love, but we still need to learn to use them and develop them. I think an art class would help you do that.” Kian smiled. “Maybe I’ll learn how to make basketball sculptures I can give to my friends!” –Vicki L. Reinhardt How About You?What special talents has God given you? Are you good at writing? Gardening? Singing? Babysitting? Don’t try to be what other people are if it’s not right for you. Trust God to help you find and develop your own talents and use them to point others to Him. Today’s Key Verse:Do not neglect the gift that is in you. (NKJV) (1 Timothy 4:14) Today’s Key Thought:Develop your talent

Bible Reading: Romans 12:4-8 Kian yanked the door open, bounded into the house, and fell dramatically into an overstuffed chair in the living room. Dad smirked as he watched his son from the corner of his eye. “So, Kian, how was your day?” “Fine,” muttered Kian as he stared out the window. Dad shut his laptop and put it aside. “Want to talk?” Kian opened his mouth as if to speak, but then closed it, changing his mind. A moment later, he sighed. “I didn’t make the basketball team,” he said. “I didn’t know you were trying out for the team,” said Dad. “I didn’t think you liked playing basketball.” “I don’t, really, but…” Kian shrugged. “All my friends are on the team.” “I see,” said Dad, reaching over to pick up a sculpture of a bird. He looked thoughtful as he turned it around in his hands. “So will your friends like you less if you’re not on the team?” “No, but I want to fit in with them and spend time with them,” said Kian. “I know, but you can still spend time with your friends doing other things,” said Dad. “And you can show support and interest in what they’re doing by rooting for them at basketball games–you don’t have to be on the team yourself to do that. Then you’ll be able to concentrate on learning to do something you really enjoy.” “Like what?” Kian noticed the sculpture his dad was holding. “You mean like art stuff? I made that bird in art class last year.” “Well, it doesn’t seem like God gave you an interest in being a basketball player,” said Dad. “But He did give you a gift for art–and you enjoy it.” “Yeah.” Kian took the bird and examined it closely. “Maybe I’ll sign up for an art class in the spring.” “I think that’s a great idea,” said Dad. “God gives us all different talents so we can use them to point others to His goodness and love, but we still need to learn to use them and develop them. I think an art class would help you do that.” Kian smiled. “Maybe I’ll learn how to make basketball sculptures I can give to my friends!” –Vicki L. Reinhardt How About You?What special talents has God given you? Are you good at writing? Gardening? Singing? Babysitting? Don’t try to be what other people are if it’s not right for you. Trust God to help you find and develop your own talents and use them to point others to Him. Today’s Key Verse:Do not neglect the gift that is in you. (NKJV) (1 Timothy 4:14) Today’s Key Thought:Develop your talent

Basketball Blues 44f50d76-4826-47ef-a356-e9a62d364f55Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/1/24 Face to Face: Couch Cushions Want to walk through Advent with Fr. Mike? Join us for daily video Advent reflections in the Ascension App: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/frmikeadvent Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. We are made to see the Lord face to face...but are we ready for that? Advent is a time to prepare to see the Lord face to face. We are preparing to have the ability to stand before the Lord. But we often find ourselves reluctant to be seen because we are afflicted and affected by shame. How do we move forward and allow the Lord to deal with our shame? Mass Readings from December 1, 2024: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalms 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 141 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

Want to walk through Advent with Fr. Mike? Join us for daily video Advent reflections in the Ascension App: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/frmikeadvent Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. We are made to see the Lord face to face...but are we ready for that? Advent is a time to prepare to see the Lord face to face. We are preparing to have the ability to stand before the Lord. But we often find ourselves reluctant to be seen because we are afflicted and affected by shame. How do we move forward and allow the Lord to deal with our shame? Mass Readings from December 1, 2024: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalms 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 141 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

full12/1/24 Face to Face: Couch Cushionsfb3463fd-f887-4ee7-ac3f-a60fa2eb5788Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/1/24 Face to Face: Couch Cushions Want to walk through Advent with Fr. Mike? Join us for daily video Advent reflections in the Ascension App: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/frmikeadvent Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. We are made to see the Lord face to face...but are we ready for that? Advent is a time to prepare to see the Lord face to face. We are preparing to have the ability to stand before the Lord. But we often find ourselves reluctant to be seen because we are afflicted and affected by shame. How do we move forward and allow the Lord to deal with our shame? Mass Readings from December 1, 2024: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalms 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 141 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

Want to walk through Advent with Fr. Mike? Join us for daily video Advent reflections in the Ascension App: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/frmikeadvent Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. We are made to see the Lord face to face...but are we ready for that? Advent is a time to prepare to see the Lord face to face. We are preparing to have the ability to stand before the Lord. But we often find ourselves reluctant to be seen because we are afflicted and affected by shame. How do we move forward and allow the Lord to deal with our shame? Mass Readings from December 1, 2024: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalms 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 141 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

full12/1/24 Face to Face: Couch Cushionsa08e449d-7392-4c8b-90b7-affdcf0b6b3bSat, 30 Nov 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Run the Race (2024) As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 335: Run the Race (2024)732581bc-2c0b-437f-960f-33b2ab74e24bSat, 30 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray (2024) At the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us to pray through his own prayer to the Father. As we watch Jesus pray, his prayer becomes our template for our own prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that our prayer should not just be external, but rather should be an internal conversion of heart. This internal conversion of heart involves many aspects such as, reconciliation, loving our enemies, praying to the Father in secret, and prayerful forgiveness. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2607-2615. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

At the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us to pray through his own prayer to the Father. As we watch Jesus pray, his prayer becomes our template for our own prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that our prayer should not just be external, but rather should be an internal conversion of heart. This internal conversion of heart involves many aspects such as, reconciliation, loving our enemies, praying to the Father in secret, and prayerful forgiveness. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2607-2615. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 335: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray (2024)fb9f24fc-7502-435c-8bb1-10dd9d709a64Sat, 30 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray (2024) At the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us to pray through his own prayer to the Father. As we watch Jesus pray, his prayer becomes our template for our own prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that our prayer should not just be external, but rather should be an internal conversion of heart. This internal conversion of heart involves many aspects such as, reconciliation, loving our enemies, praying to the Father in secret, and prayerful forgiveness. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2607-2615. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

At the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us to pray through his own prayer to the Father. As we watch Jesus pray, his prayer becomes our template for our own prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that our prayer should not just be external, but rather should be an internal conversion of heart. This internal conversion of heart involves many aspects such as, reconciliation, loving our enemies, praying to the Father in secret, and prayerful forgiveness. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2607-2615. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 335: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray (2024)71258c7c-c46b-4dad-9a71-3713828bc6f8Sat, 30 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Run the Race (2024) As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 335: Run the Race (2024)07b55f17-5f7d-4150-9ce1-f156109578b5Sat, 30 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Run the Race (2024) As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 335: Run the Race (2024)4657c210-177e-401c-a380-a1b9a20a19b2Sat, 30 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Run the Race (2024) As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 335: Run the Race (2024)4043af85-95b9-4e09-836c-fd2e10d947ebSat, 30 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMost-Loved DollNaomi studied her doll collection. She thought all her dolls were beautiful, and she couldn't decide which one she should enter in the "Best Doll" contest at the local library. Finally, she closed her eyes, spun around a couple of times, and reached out. Her fingers closed around black-haired Hiyoko. "This will be the one," she said. The library was crowded when Naomi and her mother arrived for the contest. Naomi saw other girls clutching all sorts of dolls--from cute little baby dolls to glamorous dolls in beautiful dresses. Naomi had never seen so many dolls in her entire life.A little girl standing in the registration line caught Naomi's attention. In her arms, the girl carried a straggly haired doll whose face was chipped and faded from the hugs and kisses of many years. The doll's red dress was wrinkled and stained, perhaps a result of clumsy tea parties. The little girl gently smoothed it while she waited for her turn to register.Naomi nudged her mother. "Mom, look! Why would that girl over there enter such an ugly old doll?" she whispered.Mom glanced toward the child, who was now speaking shyly to a woman at the registration desk. "Her doll may not be beautiful, but it certainly is loved," she said. After a moment she added, "I think the way that doll looks to us is similar to how we appear to God. We come to Him covered in scars from the wear and tear of sin and suffering, and like that little girl, He loves and accepts us just as we are. He loves us so much that He sent His own Son to die to save us from sin so we could belong to Him." She looked at Naomi. "I'm so thankful He loved me enough to do that. He loves me--and you--like that girl loves that doll."They watched as the woman at the desk pinned the number forty-seven on the doll's worn dress. "I really hope number forty-seven wins a prize, don't you?" murmured Naomi.Mom nodded. "If there's a prize for the most-loved doll, she's sure to get it." –Phyllis I. Klomparens

Naomi studied her doll collection. She thought all her dolls were beautiful, and she couldn't decide which one she should enter in the "Best Doll" contest at the local library. Finally, she closed her eyes, spun around a couple of times, and reached out. Her fingers closed around black-haired Hiyoko. "This will be the one," she said. The library was crowded when Naomi and her mother arrived for the contest. Naomi saw other girls clutching all sorts of dolls--from cute little baby dolls to glamorous dolls in beautiful dresses. Naomi had never seen so many dolls in her entire life.A little girl standing in the registration line caught Naomi's attention. In her arms, the girl carried a straggly haired doll whose face was chipped and faded from the hugs and kisses of many years. The doll's red dress was wrinkled and stained, perhaps a result of clumsy tea parties. The little girl gently smoothed it while she waited for her turn to register.Naomi nudged her mother. "Mom, look! Why would that girl over there enter such an ugly old doll?" she whispered.Mom glanced toward the child, who was now speaking shyly to a woman at the registration desk. "Her doll may not be beautiful, but it certainly is loved," she said. After a moment she added, "I think the way that doll looks to us is similar to how we appear to God. We come to Him covered in scars from the wear and tear of sin and suffering, and like that little girl, He loves and accepts us just as we are. He loves us so much that He sent His own Son to die to save us from sin so we could belong to Him." She looked at Naomi. "I'm so thankful He loved me enough to do that. He loves me--and you--like that girl loves that doll."They watched as the woman at the desk pinned the number forty-seven on the doll's worn dress. "I really hope number forty-seven wins a prize, don't you?" murmured Naomi.Mom nodded. "If there's a prize for the most-loved doll, she's sure to get it." –Phyllis I. Klomparens

Most-Loved Doll51520271-2e30-404e-9f06-ae599e2d647eSat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Most-Loved Doll Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-9 Naomi studied her doll collection. She thought all her dolls were beautiful, and she couldn’t decide which one she should enter in the “Best Doll” contest at the local library. Finally, she closed her eyes, spun around a couple of times, and reached out. Her fingers closed around black-haired Hiyoko. “This will be the one,” she said. The library was crowded when Naomi and her mother arrived for the contest. Naomi saw other girls clutching all sorts of dolls–from cute little baby dolls to glamorous dolls in beautiful dresses. Naomi had never seen so many dolls in her entire life. A little girl standing in the registration line caught Naomi’s attention. In her arms, the girl carried a straggly haired doll whose face was chipped and faded from the hugs and kisses of many years. The doll’s red dress was wrinkled and stained, perhaps a result of clumsy tea parties. The little girl gently smoothed it while she waited for her turn to register. Naomi nudged her mother. “Mom, look! Why would that girl over there enter such an ugly old doll?” she whispered. Mom glanced toward the child, who was now speaking shyly to a woman at the registration desk. “Her doll may not be beautiful, but it certainly is loved,” she said. After a moment she added, “I think the way that doll looks to us is similar to how we appear to God. We come to Him covered in scars from the wear and tear of sin and suffering, and like that little girl, He loves and accepts us just as we are. He loves us so much that He sent His own Son to die to save us from sin so we could belong to Him.” She looked at Naomi. “I’m so thankful He loved me enough to do that. He loves me–and you–like that girl loves that doll.” They watched as the woman at the desk pinned the number forty-seven on the doll’s worn dress. “I really hope number forty-seven wins a prize, don’t you?” murmured Naomi. Mom nodded. “If there’s a prize for the most-loved doll, she’s sure to get it.” –Phyllis I. Klomparens How About You?Have you ever wondered if God really loves you? Perhaps you feel worn down by past mistakes or your circumstances in life. Even though we might be scarred by pain in our lives and hurt those around us, God loves us unconditionally. Jesus loves us so much that He died for our sins so we could spend eternity with Him. Trust in Him, knowing that He loves you just as you are. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (NKJV) (Romans 5:8) Today’s Key Thought:God loves you

Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-9 Naomi studied her doll collection. She thought all her dolls were beautiful, and she couldn’t decide which one she should enter in the “Best Doll” contest at the local library. Finally, she closed her eyes, spun around a couple of times, and reached out. Her fingers closed around black-haired Hiyoko. “This will be the one,” she said. The library was crowded when Naomi and her mother arrived for the contest. Naomi saw other girls clutching all sorts of dolls–from cute little baby dolls to glamorous dolls in beautiful dresses. Naomi had never seen so many dolls in her entire life. A little girl standing in the registration line caught Naomi’s attention. In her arms, the girl carried a straggly haired doll whose face was chipped and faded from the hugs and kisses of many years. The doll’s red dress was wrinkled and stained, perhaps a result of clumsy tea parties. The little girl gently smoothed it while she waited for her turn to register. Naomi nudged her mother. “Mom, look! Why would that girl over there enter such an ugly old doll?” she whispered. Mom glanced toward the child, who was now speaking shyly to a woman at the registration desk. “Her doll may not be beautiful, but it certainly is loved,” she said. After a moment she added, “I think the way that doll looks to us is similar to how we appear to God. We come to Him covered in scars from the wear and tear of sin and suffering, and like that little girl, He loves and accepts us just as we are. He loves us so much that He sent His own Son to die to save us from sin so we could belong to Him.” She looked at Naomi. “I’m so thankful He loved me enough to do that. He loves me–and you–like that girl loves that doll.” They watched as the woman at the desk pinned the number forty-seven on the doll’s worn dress. “I really hope number forty-seven wins a prize, don’t you?” murmured Naomi. Mom nodded. “If there’s a prize for the most-loved doll, she’s sure to get it.” –Phyllis I. Klomparens How About You?Have you ever wondered if God really loves you? Perhaps you feel worn down by past mistakes or your circumstances in life. Even though we might be scarred by pain in our lives and hurt those around us, God loves us unconditionally. Jesus loves us so much that He died for our sins so we could spend eternity with Him. Trust in Him, knowing that He loves you just as you are. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (NKJV) (Romans 5:8) Today’s Key Thought:God loves you

Most-Loved Doll 149cec61-d673-441a-b8ab-68d3adcae91aSat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsthe grief is killing meHey y'all ! Welcome to early access with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about something we've never talked about on the podcast before - and that is grief. Experiencing grief alongside Jesus stings and it hurts at times, but it is so healing when we invite Him into it. "He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair." Isaiah 61:3 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to early access with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about something we've never talked about on the podcast before - and that is grief. Experiencing grief alongside Jesus stings and it hurts at times, but it is so healing when we invite Him into it. "He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair." Isaiah 61:3 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullthe grief is killing mee1f3ae96-c908-4fa2-9103-00e1bc00bb05Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +00003016https://216.73.216.191/allTagsthe grief is killing meHey y'all ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about something we've never talked about on the podcast before - and that is grief. Experiencing grief alongside Jesus stings and it hurts at times, but it is so healing when we invite Him into it. "He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair." Isaiah 61:3 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about something we've never talked about on the podcast before - and that is grief. Experiencing grief alongside Jesus stings and it hurts at times, but it is so healing when we invite Him into it. "He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair." Isaiah 61:3 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullthe grief is killing meaab76d83-508b-41cb-8bb3-de31b24b6688Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJealousyhiiiii GGB:)   this week we dive into jealousy and the story of Joseph in Genesis. Joseph’s journey to overcoming envy and embracing God’s purpose teaches us so much about forgiveness, resilience, and trusting God’s plan even in the face of betrayal and hardship.   episode starts around 10 minutes.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   •    "Beam’s Dream is clinically shown to improve sleep. Click https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to shop Beam's Black Friday sale and get up to 50% off.”   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hiiiii GGB:)   this week we dive into jealousy and the story of Joseph in Genesis. Joseph’s journey to overcoming envy and embracing God’s purpose teaches us so much about forgiveness, resilience, and trusting God’s plan even in the face of betrayal and hardship.   episode starts around 10 minutes.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   •    "Beam’s Dream is clinically shown to improve sleep. Click https://shopbeam.com/GGB and use code GGB to shop Beam's Black Friday sale and get up to 50% off.”   JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullJealousye70200ad-c956-4b6c-b805-afc33b57d499Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 189: This Is The Real Reason You Can't Change Your Life: Doctor Alok KanojiaIn this moment, world-leading men’s mental health coach and psychiatrist, Dr K discusses the ways people try and fail to put trauma behind them as well as the REAL way to overcome it. Most people who have a history of trauma will try and overcompensate in the way they build their future lives. For instance, people can try to overcome the trauma of bullying by becoming invisible or becoming successful to overcoming past shame. However, no matter what people do to adapt to the historic trauma, it still remains in the mind. This can be seen in peoples responses to events that trigger memories of their past trauma. Instead of this overcompensation, Dr K says that you need to dismantle your worldview by slowing down the mind and paying attention to your thoughts and feelings. He believes that this awareness is a superpower that everyone is ignoring, as the more aware you are in the present moment, the more your problems fade away. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//Y3cK1DDNTOb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//nbunQIHNTOb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Alok: https://www.healthygamer.gg/dr-alok-kanojia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, world-leading men’s mental health coach and psychiatrist, Dr K discusses the ways people try and fail to put trauma behind them as well as the REAL way to overcome it. Most people who have a history of trauma will try and overcompensate in the way they build their future lives. For instance, people can try to overcome the trauma of bullying by becoming invisible or becoming successful to overcoming past shame. However, no matter what people do to adapt to the historic trauma, it still remains in the mind. This can be seen in peoples responses to events that trigger memories of their past trauma. Instead of this overcompensation, Dr K says that you need to dismantle your worldview by slowing down the mind and paying attention to your thoughts and feelings. He believes that this awareness is a superpower that everyone is ignoring, as the more aware you are in the present moment, the more your problems fade away. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//Y3cK1DDNTOb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//nbunQIHNTOb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Alok: https://www.healthygamer.gg/dr-alok-kanojia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 189: This Is The Real Reason You Can't Change Your Life: Doctor Alok Kanojiaf5f5b247-7363-4fa9-9f21-784c2f101810Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +00001053https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2024)4394f4ed-457c-4e55-9a48-7b7624e71d91Fri, 29 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: How Jesus Prayed (2024) We look at how Jesus prays in this section of the Catechism. It is revealed how Jesus learned to pray, the frequency of his prayers, and where he prayed. Jesus brought his needs to the Father including his last words and final “loud cry”. Through his example of filial prayer, we are able to pray to the Father as sons and daughters. We can ask him for anything as all of our thoughts, desires, troubles, fears, and needs are already with the Lord. “The Father accepts them and, beyond all hope, answers them by raising his Son.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2598-2606. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We look at how Jesus prays in this section of the Catechism. It is revealed how Jesus learned to pray, the frequency of his prayers, and where he prayed. Jesus brought his needs to the Father including his last words and final “loud cry”. Through his example of filial prayer, we are able to pray to the Father as sons and daughters. We can ask him for anything as all of our thoughts, desires, troubles, fears, and needs are already with the Lord. “The Father accepts them and, beyond all hope, answers them by raising his Son.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2598-2606. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 334: How Jesus Prayed (2024)a16460aa-c480-455a-88c2-15feddf44547Fri, 29 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: How Jesus Prayed (2024) We look at how Jesus prays in this section of the Catechism. It is revealed how Jesus learned to pray, the frequency of his prayers, and where he prayed. Jesus brought his needs to the Father including his last words and final “loud cry”. Through his example of filial prayer, we are able to pray to the Father as sons and daughters. We can ask him for anything as all of our thoughts, desires, troubles, fears, and needs are already with the Lord. “The Father accepts them and, beyond all hope, answers them by raising his Son.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2598-2606. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We look at how Jesus prays in this section of the Catechism. It is revealed how Jesus learned to pray, the frequency of his prayers, and where he prayed. Jesus brought his needs to the Father including his last words and final “loud cry”. Through his example of filial prayer, we are able to pray to the Father as sons and daughters. We can ask him for anything as all of our thoughts, desires, troubles, fears, and needs are already with the Lord. “The Father accepts them and, beyond all hope, answers them by raising his Son.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2598-2606. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 334: How Jesus Prayed (2024)6fc90f37-afb8-49e9-999a-17557b708f88Fri, 29 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2024)96c5392c-9981-4465-b8ed-0e9704944afcFri, 29 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2024)bd510f1d-783e-499d-b559-674a0ec6f6adFri, 29 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2024)c6d4eb53-6d95-498e-b780-da66e77a2d2dFri, 29 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Toy StoreJace's favorite toy store was closing. He stared at the sign out front and fought back tears. He loved coming here.His grandpa used to take him every year at Christmastime when he was alive, and they would spend hours looking at all the toys before Jace would finally pick his favorite.For the past couple of years, Jace had been saving up some of his own money for the cool toys he found in the store. But now, in just a few weeks, it wouldn't be there anymore."I don't want the store to close," Jace said to his mom as they walked slowly through the quiet mall. There didn't seem to be many stores left in there. Jace missed when it used to be more crowded and busy."I know." Mom put her arm around him. "It's a special place to you. It's hard to say goodbye to something like that.""Everything changes so much." Jace blinked back tears. "First Grandpa died. Then Grandma sold their house. Now the toy store isn't even going to be around.""Change is hard," Mom said. "Especially big changes like you've had to go through recently. Life can be difficult sometimes."Jace glanced at an empty store and sighed. "Nothing ever stays the same.""Not much does, but one thing is always the same." Mom squeezed his shoulder.Jace looked at her. "What?""Jesus. He's the same today, yesterday, tomorrow, and forever. The Bible tells us that," Mom said. "His love for you is always the same. No matter what changes around you, He is always beside you."Jace took a moment to consider that as they stepped outside the mall. Jesus had been with him when his grandpa died. He had felt comforted knowing that then. "He'll always be there, no matter what I face?" Jace asked.Mom nodded. "Always. Through the hard things and good, Jesus is always with you. He died and rose again so you could spend eternity with Him, and nothing can ever separate you from His love. It's always the same."Jace felt better thinking about that, even though he was still really going to miss the toy store and all the memories it held. –Bethany Acker

Jace's favorite toy store was closing. He stared at the sign out front and fought back tears. He loved coming here.His grandpa used to take him every year at Christmastime when he was alive, and they would spend hours looking at all the toys before Jace would finally pick his favorite.For the past couple of years, Jace had been saving up some of his own money for the cool toys he found in the store. But now, in just a few weeks, it wouldn't be there anymore."I don't want the store to close," Jace said to his mom as they walked slowly through the quiet mall. There didn't seem to be many stores left in there. Jace missed when it used to be more crowded and busy."I know." Mom put her arm around him. "It's a special place to you. It's hard to say goodbye to something like that.""Everything changes so much." Jace blinked back tears. "First Grandpa died. Then Grandma sold their house. Now the toy store isn't even going to be around.""Change is hard," Mom said. "Especially big changes like you've had to go through recently. Life can be difficult sometimes."Jace glanced at an empty store and sighed. "Nothing ever stays the same.""Not much does, but one thing is always the same." Mom squeezed his shoulder.Jace looked at her. "What?""Jesus. He's the same today, yesterday, tomorrow, and forever. The Bible tells us that," Mom said. "His love for you is always the same. No matter what changes around you, He is always beside you."Jace took a moment to consider that as they stepped outside the mall. Jesus had been with him when his grandpa died. He had felt comforted knowing that then. "He'll always be there, no matter what I face?" Jace asked.Mom nodded. "Always. Through the hard things and good, Jesus is always with you. He died and rose again so you could spend eternity with Him, and nothing can ever separate you from His love. It's always the same."Jace felt better thinking about that, even though he was still really going to miss the toy store and all the memories it held. –Bethany Acker

The Toy Store1cefe117-af65-4889-b55a-e9164b7f63a7Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Toy Store Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:10-13; Romans 8:38-39 Jace’s favorite toy store was closing. He stared at the sign out front and fought back tears. He loved coming here. His grandpa used to take him every year at Christmastime when he was alive, and they would spend hours looking at all the toys before Jace would finally pick his favorite. For the past couple of years, Jace had been saving up some of his own money for the cool toys he found in the store. But now, in just a few weeks, it wouldn’t be there anymore. “I don’t want the store to close,” Jace said to his mom as they walked slowly through the quiet mall. There didn’t seem to be many stores left in there. Jace missed when it used to be more crowded and busy. “I know.” Mom put her arm around him. “It’s a special place to you. It’s hard to say goodbye to something like that.” “Everything changes so much.” Jace blinked back tears. “First Grandpa died. Then Grandma sold their house. Now the toy store isn’t even going to be around.” “Change is hard,” Mom said. “Especially big changes like you’ve had to go through recently. Life can be difficult sometimes.” Jace glanced at an empty store and sighed. “Nothing ever stays the same.” “Not much does, but one thing is always the same.” Mom squeezed his shoulder. Jace looked at her. “What?” “Jesus. He’s the same today, yesterday, tomorrow, and forever. The Bible tells us that,” Mom said. “His love for you is always the same. No matter what changes around you, He is always beside you.” Jace took a moment to consider that as they stepped outside the mall. Jesus had been with him when his grandpa died. He had felt comforted knowing that then. “He’ll always be there, no matter what I face?” Jace asked. Mom nodded. “Always. Through the hard things and good, Jesus is always with you. He died and rose again so you could spend eternity with Him, and nothing can ever separate you from His love. It’s always the same.” Jace felt better thinking about that, even though he was still really going to miss the toy store and all the memories it held. –Bethany Acker How About You?Are you facing big changes in your life? Do they make you feel sad or afraid? Even though change is a normal part of life, it can be very difficult. But Jesus never changes–His love for you is always the same, and He promises to be with you in difficult times. When changes happen in your life, take comfort in knowing that He will always be with you and stay the same. Today’s Key Verse:Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (NIV) (Hebrews 13:8) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus doesn’t change

Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:10-13; Romans 8:38-39 Jace’s favorite toy store was closing. He stared at the sign out front and fought back tears. He loved coming here. His grandpa used to take him every year at Christmastime when he was alive, and they would spend hours looking at all the toys before Jace would finally pick his favorite. For the past couple of years, Jace had been saving up some of his own money for the cool toys he found in the store. But now, in just a few weeks, it wouldn’t be there anymore. “I don’t want the store to close,” Jace said to his mom as they walked slowly through the quiet mall. There didn’t seem to be many stores left in there. Jace missed when it used to be more crowded and busy. “I know.” Mom put her arm around him. “It’s a special place to you. It’s hard to say goodbye to something like that.” “Everything changes so much.” Jace blinked back tears. “First Grandpa died. Then Grandma sold their house. Now the toy store isn’t even going to be around.” “Change is hard,” Mom said. “Especially big changes like you’ve had to go through recently. Life can be difficult sometimes.” Jace glanced at an empty store and sighed. “Nothing ever stays the same.” “Not much does, but one thing is always the same.” Mom squeezed his shoulder. Jace looked at her. “What?” “Jesus. He’s the same today, yesterday, tomorrow, and forever. The Bible tells us that,” Mom said. “His love for you is always the same. No matter what changes around you, He is always beside you.” Jace took a moment to consider that as they stepped outside the mall. Jesus had been with him when his grandpa died. He had felt comforted knowing that then. “He’ll always be there, no matter what I face?” Jace asked. Mom nodded. “Always. Through the hard things and good, Jesus is always with you. He died and rose again so you could spend eternity with Him, and nothing can ever separate you from His love. It’s always the same.” Jace felt better thinking about that, even though he was still really going to miss the toy store and all the memories it held. –Bethany Acker How About You?Are you facing big changes in your life? Do they make you feel sad or afraid? Even though change is a normal part of life, it can be very difficult. But Jesus never changes–His love for you is always the same, and He promises to be with you in difficult times. When changes happen in your life, take comfort in knowing that He will always be with you and stay the same. Today’s Key Verse:Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (NIV) (Hebrews 13:8) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus doesn’t change

The Toy Store babc7b6b-1d8f-4d3e-8aef-ce1e88f0fa21Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHealing in the Gaze of Jesus (with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT) In this 3-part series filmed backstage at the 2024 Good News Conference, Fr. Mike sits down with 3 special guests to discuss prayer, the sacraments, and how to prepare to meet Jesus &quot;face to face&quot; this coming Advent. Fr. Mike and Sr. Miriam examine our needs for healing from sin, trauma, and a broken past, and uncover the luminous power of God&#39;s loving gaze on our hearts, minds, and souls. Want to go deeper this Advent? Join Fr. Mike Schmitz in a journey through the daily readings as he confronts our doubts and reveals God&#39;s love with Ascension-app-exclusive daily video reflections and scripture passages: https://link.ascension-app.com/caouRw13GNb Too often, we live life by &quot;default&quot;. We forget that we are on a journey to an eternal destination of joy that we were made for. We are burdened by fears and questions: what if I am not worthy? What if I am not enough? Live Advent differently this year. Prepare to meet God, face to face. Only available on the Ascension App.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this 3-part series filmed backstage at the 2024 Good News Conference, Fr. Mike sits down with 3 special guests to discuss prayer, the sacraments, and how to prepare to meet Jesus &quot;face to face&quot; this coming Advent. Fr. Mike and Sr. Miriam examine our needs for healing from sin, trauma, and a broken past, and uncover the luminous power of God&#39;s loving gaze on our hearts, minds, and souls. Want to go deeper this Advent? Join Fr. Mike Schmitz in a journey through the daily readings as he confronts our doubts and reveals God&#39;s love with Ascension-app-exclusive daily video reflections and scripture passages: https://link.ascension-app.com/caouRw13GNb Too often, we live life by &quot;default&quot;. We forget that we are on a journey to an eternal destination of joy that we were made for. We are burdened by fears and questions: what if I am not worthy? What if I am not enough? Live Advent differently this year. Prepare to meet God, face to face. Only available on the Ascension App.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHealing in the Gaze of Jesus (with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT)d86f19b3-de79-43a3-8d06-2affd7b7ffd9Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHealing in the Gaze of Jesus (with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT) In this 3-part series filmed backstage at the 2024 Good News Conference, Fr. Mike sits down with 3 special guests to discuss prayer, the sacraments, and how to prepare to meet Jesus &quot;face to face&quot; this coming Advent. Fr. Mike and Sr. Miriam examine our needs for healing from sin, trauma, and a broken past, and uncover the luminous power of God&#39;s loving gaze on our hearts, minds, and souls. Want to go deeper this Advent? Join Fr. Mike Schmitz in a journey through the daily readings as he confronts our doubts and reveals God&#39;s love with Ascension-app-exclusive daily video reflections and scripture passages: https://link.ascension-app.com/caouRw13GNb Too often, we live life by &quot;default&quot;. We forget that we are on a journey to an eternal destination of joy that we were made for. We are burdened by fears and questions: what if I am not worthy? What if I am not enough? Live Advent differently this year. Prepare to meet God, face to face. Only available on the Ascension App.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this 3-part series filmed backstage at the 2024 Good News Conference, Fr. Mike sits down with 3 special guests to discuss prayer, the sacraments, and how to prepare to meet Jesus &quot;face to face&quot; this coming Advent. Fr. Mike and Sr. Miriam examine our needs for healing from sin, trauma, and a broken past, and uncover the luminous power of God&#39;s loving gaze on our hearts, minds, and souls. Want to go deeper this Advent? Join Fr. Mike Schmitz in a journey through the daily readings as he confronts our doubts and reveals God&#39;s love with Ascension-app-exclusive daily video reflections and scripture passages: https://link.ascension-app.com/caouRw13GNb Too often, we live life by &quot;default&quot;. We forget that we are on a journey to an eternal destination of joy that we were made for. We are burdened by fears and questions: what if I am not worthy? What if I am not enough? Live Advent differently this year. Prepare to meet God, face to face. Only available on the Ascension App.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHealing in the Gaze of Jesus (with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT)03b49720-f8ee-42f9-95fd-ecf1f7d4a55eThu, 28 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#895 - 1 Maccabees 7:1-25 – New KingThis episode is part 10 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Rome starts to get involved in the conflict. They release Demetrius who comes back and claims the kingship. He appoints a new high priest who fails to take control of Judah. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 10 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Rome starts to get involved in the conflict. They release Demetrius who comes back and claims the kingship. He appoints a new high priest who fails to take control of Judah. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#895 - 1 Maccabees 7:1-25 – New King0221e906-a730-4d1b-af4b-9cf0f7fac699Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000608https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMike Baker (Ex-CIA Spy): China Is Preparing & We're Not Paying Attention! Here's What Happens If They Takeover! 5 Spy Tricks You Can Use To Get What You Want!War, economic crises, and societal meltdown: how to be prepared to face the coming geopolitical threats like a CIA spy  Mike Baker is a former CIA covert operations officer and security expert, and host of The President's Daily Brief podcast. He is also the co-founder of the global intelligence and security firm, Diligence LLC.  In this conversation, Mike and Steven discuss topics such as, the technology that the CIA keeps secret, the different CIA hacks to master the art of persuasion, the biggest threats facing the world, and how China uses TikTok to influence the West. 00:00 Intro  02:15 Who Is Mike Baker?  02:46 What Is The CIA?  04:18 Did Mike Spend A Lot Of Time Overseas For The CIA?  04:32 What Was Mike's Day-To-Day Like At The CIA?  08:28 How Does Mike Convince Someone To Become A Spy?  13:13 How Mike Recruits A Source  19:49 What Do They Train You To Be Good At In The CIA?  21:47 Why Did Mike Leave The CIA?  22:20 Mike's Transition To Becoming A Spy For Companies  24:22 Did Mike Ever Go Undercover?  25:19 Is Mike's Job Dangerous?  27:11 What Are The Transferable Skills From The CIA To Business?  31:38 Why Is Decision-Making Crucial For Businesses?  35:26 Will The Election Have Global Consequences?  38:07 Will Trump End The Wars?  40:46 Why Did Russia Start The War?  45:23 Why Is It In NATO's Interest To Support Ukraine?  53:07 How Does The Ukraine War End?  58:07 What Is China's 2049 Plan?  01:01:01 Why Does The US Care About Taiwan?  01:05:42 Who Is The Real Enemy Of The West?  01:12:45 What Happened At The Start Of The Israel Conflict?  01:15:19 Is US Support Waning For Israel?  01:17:18 How Does The Israel War End?  01:22:07 Why Is The US Concerned About Iran Getting Nuclear Weapons?  01:23:42 Should We Be Concerned About Nuclear Weapons?  01:26:03 Who Has Nuclear Weapons?  01:26:58 The Power Of A Nuclear Warhead  01:29:44 Will There Be A Nuclear Incident In The Next 100 Years?  01:32:03 What Are Mike's Biggest Concerns?  01:36:39 How Is Mike Prepping For The Future?  01:40:18 Is This Misinformation Meant To Control Us?  01:42:34 Did Russia Want Trump To Win?  01:47:01 Is TikTok Being Used To Divide Us?  01:54:31 What Happens If Trump Dies In Office?  01:58:39 What Advice Would Mike Give To His Kids?  02:04:05 The Guest's Last Question  Follow Mike:  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Vazy9k  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3ZpRzTt  Podcast - https://apple.co/3B9vdfG  🚀 The 1% Diary is live - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

War, economic crises, and societal meltdown: how to be prepared to face the coming geopolitical threats like a CIA spy  Mike Baker is a former CIA covert operations officer and security expert, and host of The President's Daily Brief podcast. He is also the co-founder of the global intelligence and security firm, Diligence LLC.  In this conversation, Mike and Steven discuss topics such as, the technology that the CIA keeps secret, the different CIA hacks to master the art of persuasion, the biggest threats facing the world, and how China uses TikTok to influence the West. 00:00 Intro  02:15 Who Is Mike Baker?  02:46 What Is The CIA?  04:18 Did Mike Spend A Lot Of Time Overseas For The CIA?  04:32 What Was Mike's Day-To-Day Like At The CIA?  08:28 How Does Mike Convince Someone To Become A Spy?  13:13 How Mike Recruits A Source  19:49 What Do They Train You To Be Good At In The CIA?  21:47 Why Did Mike Leave The CIA?  22:20 Mike's Transition To Becoming A Spy For Companies  24:22 Did Mike Ever Go Undercover?  25:19 Is Mike's Job Dangerous?  27:11 What Are The Transferable Skills From The CIA To Business?  31:38 Why Is Decision-Making Crucial For Businesses?  35:26 Will The Election Have Global Consequences?  38:07 Will Trump End The Wars?  40:46 Why Did Russia Start The War?  45:23 Why Is It In NATO's Interest To Support Ukraine?  53:07 How Does The Ukraine War End?  58:07 What Is China's 2049 Plan?  01:01:01 Why Does The US Care About Taiwan?  01:05:42 Who Is The Real Enemy Of The West?  01:12:45 What Happened At The Start Of The Israel Conflict?  01:15:19 Is US Support Waning For Israel?  01:17:18 How Does The Israel War End?  01:22:07 Why Is The US Concerned About Iran Getting Nuclear Weapons?  01:23:42 Should We Be Concerned About Nuclear Weapons?  01:26:03 Who Has Nuclear Weapons?  01:26:58 The Power Of A Nuclear Warhead  01:29:44 Will There Be A Nuclear Incident In The Next 100 Years?  01:32:03 What Are Mike's Biggest Concerns?  01:36:39 How Is Mike Prepping For The Future?  01:40:18 Is This Misinformation Meant To Control Us?  01:42:34 Did Russia Want Trump To Win?  01:47:01 Is TikTok Being Used To Divide Us?  01:54:31 What Happens If Trump Dies In Office?  01:58:39 What Advice Would Mike Give To His Kids?  02:04:05 The Guest's Last Question  Follow Mike:  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Vazy9k  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3ZpRzTt  Podcast - https://apple.co/3B9vdfG  🚀 The 1% Diary is live - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMike Baker (Ex-CIA Spy): China Is Preparing & We're Not Paying Attention! Here's What Happens If They Takeover! 5 Spy Tricks You Can Use To Get What You Want!8ed22eec-80a5-435b-94f5-4b4d0a8c3d60Thu, 28 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +00008147https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2024) Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2024)b7b09971-5cb5-4e71-a71e-3fc966840993Thu, 28 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: The Psalms (2024) The Psalms are essential and powerful prayers. Through praying the Psalms, we are giving praise to God and expressing our belief while simultaneously nourishing our faith. In the Psalms, we are reminded of God’s love, faithfulness, and presence, even in the dark moments of our lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2590-2597. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Psalms are essential and powerful prayers. Through praying the Psalms, we are giving praise to God and expressing our belief while simultaneously nourishing our faith. In the Psalms, we are reminded of God’s love, faithfulness, and presence, even in the dark moments of our lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2590-2597. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 333: The Psalms (2024)34c8fbe1-c2db-4be2-9ab1-dcfc8a8f1d41Thu, 28 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: The Psalms (2024) The Psalms are essential and powerful prayers. Through praying the Psalms, we are giving praise to God and expressing our belief while simultaneously nourishing our faith. In the Psalms, we are reminded of God’s love, faithfulness, and presence, even in the dark moments of our lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2590-2597. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Psalms are essential and powerful prayers. Through praying the Psalms, we are giving praise to God and expressing our belief while simultaneously nourishing our faith. In the Psalms, we are reminded of God’s love, faithfulness, and presence, even in the dark moments of our lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2590-2597. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 333: The Psalms (2024)0ea96181-f50b-4ca1-ab0b-82709cf3e614Thu, 28 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2024) Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2024)243bc2c8-b700-400e-b8db-fdab8335dcb5Thu, 28 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2024) Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2024)35f56510-fb05-4495-a228-64d001c68e03Thu, 28 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2024) Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2024)ca8ea7aa-6f92-44ab-a61f-7537a1e1aa40Thu, 28 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSongs of Thanksgiving"I love to hear Marigold sing, Mrs. Brown," Sadie said when she stopped in at her elderly neighbor's home one day. The little yellow canary in its shiny brass cage fluttered around, pecking seeds and singing happy songs. "I wonder why she sings so much." Mrs. Brown smiled. "I suppose she sings because she's thankful. You know, Sadie, the Bible says, 'When you have eaten your fill, be sure to praise the Lord your God.' That's Deuteronomy 8:10." Sadie grinned. Mrs. Brown had a Bible verse for almost everything, even happy canaries.Sadie perched on a high stool, listening while the little bird poured cheerful notes into the bright, sunny kitchen. "Mrs. Brown," she said thoughtfully, "at our house we don't always pray before we eat. Sometimes Dad calls and says he'll be late, so Mom fixes a tray for me and I eat in the living room while she feeds Braedon in his high chair.""Well, no matter where you're eating, you can thank God for your meal," Mrs. Brown said. "In the Bible, God always provided for His people, and He still does today even if it looks different than we might expect." She took a seat next to Sadie. "Do you remember the story about Jesus healing the ten lepers--and only one returned to thank Him?" Sadie nodded. "I think even Jesus seemed surprised that the others forgot to come back and thank Him, don't you?" asked Mrs. Brown. She looked at the bird cage. "No one has to remind Marigold to sing--she does it naturally. Maybe she can help us learn to sing songs of thanksgiving.""How?" asked Sadie."Well, learning to sing songs of thanksgiving takes practice," said Mrs. Brown. "A good place to start can be to thank God for what's right in front of you and the things He's done in the past. I often thank Him for sending Jesus to die for me and for giving me His Spirit to be with me every moment of the day. It's taken practice and a lot of help from Jesus for my prayer of thanksgiving to become as natural as a canary's song.""I want to sing songs of thanksgiving and thank God every day too," said Sadie. "I can't wait to tell Mom and Dad I had a singing lesson from a canary!" –Phyllis I. Klomparens

"I love to hear Marigold sing, Mrs. Brown," Sadie said when she stopped in at her elderly neighbor's home one day. The little yellow canary in its shiny brass cage fluttered around, pecking seeds and singing happy songs. "I wonder why she sings so much." Mrs. Brown smiled. "I suppose she sings because she's thankful. You know, Sadie, the Bible says, 'When you have eaten your fill, be sure to praise the Lord your God.' That's Deuteronomy 8:10." Sadie grinned. Mrs. Brown had a Bible verse for almost everything, even happy canaries.Sadie perched on a high stool, listening while the little bird poured cheerful notes into the bright, sunny kitchen. "Mrs. Brown," she said thoughtfully, "at our house we don't always pray before we eat. Sometimes Dad calls and says he'll be late, so Mom fixes a tray for me and I eat in the living room while she feeds Braedon in his high chair.""Well, no matter where you're eating, you can thank God for your meal," Mrs. Brown said. "In the Bible, God always provided for His people, and He still does today even if it looks different than we might expect." She took a seat next to Sadie. "Do you remember the story about Jesus healing the ten lepers--and only one returned to thank Him?" Sadie nodded. "I think even Jesus seemed surprised that the others forgot to come back and thank Him, don't you?" asked Mrs. Brown. She looked at the bird cage. "No one has to remind Marigold to sing--she does it naturally. Maybe she can help us learn to sing songs of thanksgiving.""How?" asked Sadie."Well, learning to sing songs of thanksgiving takes practice," said Mrs. Brown. "A good place to start can be to thank God for what's right in front of you and the things He's done in the past. I often thank Him for sending Jesus to die for me and for giving me His Spirit to be with me every moment of the day. It's taken practice and a lot of help from Jesus for my prayer of thanksgiving to become as natural as a canary's song.""I want to sing songs of thanksgiving and thank God every day too," said Sadie. "I can't wait to tell Mom and Dad I had a singing lesson from a canary!" –Phyllis I. Klomparens

Songs of Thanksgivinga5ed08ae-b887-48e9-9716-c56ec3e47a11Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Songs of Thanksgiving Bible Reading: Luke 17:12-19 “I love to hear Marigold sing, Mrs. Brown,” Sadie said when she stopped in at her elderly neighbor’s home one day. The little yellow canary in its shiny brass cage fluttered around, pecking seeds and singing happy songs. “I wonder why she sings so much.” Mrs. Brown smiled. “I suppose she sings because she’s thankful. You know, Sadie, the Bible says, ‘When you have eaten your fill, be sure to praise the Lord your God.’ That’s Deuteronomy 8:10.” Sadie grinned. Mrs. Brown had a Bible verse for almost everything, even happy canaries. Sadie perched on a high stool, listening while the little bird poured cheerful notes into the bright, sunny kitchen. “Mrs. Brown,” she said thoughtfully, “at our house we don’t always pray before we eat. Sometimes Dad calls and says he’ll be late, so Mom fixes a tray for me and I eat in the living room while she feeds Braedon in his high chair.” “Well, no matter where you’re eating, you can thank God for your meal,” Mrs. Brown said. “In the Bible, God always provided for His people, and He still does today even if it looks different than we might expect.” She took a seat next to Sadie. “Do you remember the story about Jesus healing the ten lepers–and only one returned to thank Him?” Sadie nodded. “I think even Jesus seemed surprised that the others forgot to come back and thank Him, don’t you?” asked Mrs. Brown. She looked at the bird cage. “No one has to remind Marigold to sing–she does it naturally. Maybe she can help us learn to sing songs of thanksgiving.” “How?” asked Sadie. “Well, learning to sing songs of thanksgiving takes practice,” said Mrs. Brown. “A good place to start can be to thank God for what’s right in front of you and the things He’s done in the past. I often thank Him for sending Jesus to die for me and for giving me His Spirit to be with me every moment of the day. It’s taken practice and a lot of help from Jesus for my prayer of thanksgiving to become as natural as a canary’s song.” “I want to sing songs of thanksgiving and thank God every day too,” said Sadie. “I can’t wait to tell Mom and Dad I had a singing lesson from a canary!” –Phyllis I. Klomparens How About You?Does giving thanks come naturally to you? It’s easy to remember to thank God for everything He’s given you on Thanksgiving, but He wants you to give thanks the rest of the year too. Practice saying thanks every day, and it will soon become a natural part of your life–and you’ll notice more and more things to be thankful for too! Today’s Key Verse:Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. (NLT) (Psalm 103:2) Today’s Key Thought:Practice giving thanks

Bible Reading: Luke 17:12-19 “I love to hear Marigold sing, Mrs. Brown,” Sadie said when she stopped in at her elderly neighbor’s home one day. The little yellow canary in its shiny brass cage fluttered around, pecking seeds and singing happy songs. “I wonder why she sings so much.” Mrs. Brown smiled. “I suppose she sings because she’s thankful. You know, Sadie, the Bible says, ‘When you have eaten your fill, be sure to praise the Lord your God.’ That’s Deuteronomy 8:10.” Sadie grinned. Mrs. Brown had a Bible verse for almost everything, even happy canaries. Sadie perched on a high stool, listening while the little bird poured cheerful notes into the bright, sunny kitchen. “Mrs. Brown,” she said thoughtfully, “at our house we don’t always pray before we eat. Sometimes Dad calls and says he’ll be late, so Mom fixes a tray for me and I eat in the living room while she feeds Braedon in his high chair.” “Well, no matter where you’re eating, you can thank God for your meal,” Mrs. Brown said. “In the Bible, God always provided for His people, and He still does today even if it looks different than we might expect.” She took a seat next to Sadie. “Do you remember the story about Jesus healing the ten lepers–and only one returned to thank Him?” Sadie nodded. “I think even Jesus seemed surprised that the others forgot to come back and thank Him, don’t you?” asked Mrs. Brown. She looked at the bird cage. “No one has to remind Marigold to sing–she does it naturally. Maybe she can help us learn to sing songs of thanksgiving.” “How?” asked Sadie. “Well, learning to sing songs of thanksgiving takes practice,” said Mrs. Brown. “A good place to start can be to thank God for what’s right in front of you and the things He’s done in the past. I often thank Him for sending Jesus to die for me and for giving me His Spirit to be with me every moment of the day. It’s taken practice and a lot of help from Jesus for my prayer of thanksgiving to become as natural as a canary’s song.” “I want to sing songs of thanksgiving and thank God every day too,” said Sadie. “I can’t wait to tell Mom and Dad I had a singing lesson from a canary!” –Phyllis I. Klomparens How About You?Does giving thanks come naturally to you? It’s easy to remember to thank God for everything He’s given you on Thanksgiving, but He wants you to give thanks the rest of the year too. Practice saying thanks every day, and it will soon become a natural part of your life–and you’ll notice more and more things to be thankful for too! Today’s Key Verse:Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. (NLT) (Psalm 103:2) Today’s Key Thought:Practice giving thanks

Songs of Thanksgiving 3666979b-d860-4ebd-aeee-055cc1b247b6Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBryce Crawford | Girls Gone Biblehiii GGB:) in this episode we chat with Bruce Crawford about finding Jesus, his journey to social media, street preaching, miraculous healings from the Lord and how to date the Christian way. we love you so so so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hiii GGB:) in this episode we chat with Bruce Crawford about finding Jesus, his journey to social media, street preaching, miraculous healings from the Lord and how to date the Christian way. we love you so so so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullBryce Crawford | Girls Gone Biblea538aabb-677a-4099-9af2-5c9b715f8e7eWed, 27 Nov 2024 16:17:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTruth Matters: A Father's Love, Politics, and Culture (w/ Dr. Robert George)We are joined by the esteemed Princeton University Professor of Jurisprudence (aka the study of law), Dr. Robert George, to discuss the difficulties and counter-ideologies of our time and what men must do to stand against these false truths. Robert also shares with us a powerful story of his father's love and how continually witnessing this strength and kindness set the foundation for him and his four brothers to live as virtuous men. He speaks on how to engage with people of polar opposite beliefs and how to constantly champion truth without compromising one's character. With twenty-three honorary doctorates to his name, Dr. George brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to our discussion, ensuring that his profound wisdom will resonate with you as it did with us. 🔴🔴 SHOW SPONSOR 🔴🔴 The Catholic Woodworker - https://bit.ly/TheCatholicWoodworker (CODE: TCG20) This episode is brought to you by the Catholic Gentleman Plus. You can access dozens of guest experts, ebooks, daily saint quotes, and over 15 exclusive sessions just for men at CatholicGentlemanPlus.com. We love to answer your questions so please send them to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON TRADITION, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 18 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Dr. Robert George is the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. He has served as chairman of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom as well as served on the US Commission on Civil Rights and the President’s Council on Bioethics. He has written over 18 books, one stellar book, The Clash of Orthodoxies: Law, Religion, and Morality in Crisis is worth the read. Truly his list of books would excite any Catholic Gentleman listener or man of good will today. On top of all of this, he holds twenty-three honorary doctorates and plays the banjo and guitar.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by the esteemed Princeton University Professor of Jurisprudence (aka the study of law), Dr. Robert George, to discuss the difficulties and counter-ideologies of our time and what men must do to stand against these false truths. Robert also shares with us a powerful story of his father's love and how continually witnessing this strength and kindness set the foundation for him and his four brothers to live as virtuous men. He speaks on how to engage with people of polar opposite beliefs and how to constantly champion truth without compromising one's character. With twenty-three honorary doctorates to his name, Dr. George brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to our discussion, ensuring that his profound wisdom will resonate with you as it did with us. 🔴🔴 SHOW SPONSOR 🔴🔴 The Catholic Woodworker - https://bit.ly/TheCatholicWoodworker (CODE: TCG20) This episode is brought to you by the Catholic Gentleman Plus. You can access dozens of guest experts, ebooks, daily saint quotes, and over 15 exclusive sessions just for men at CatholicGentlemanPlus.com. We love to answer your questions so please send them to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON TRADITION, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 18 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Dr. Robert George is the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. He has served as chairman of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom as well as served on the US Commission on Civil Rights and the President’s Council on Bioethics. He has written over 18 books, one stellar book, The Clash of Orthodoxies: Law, Religion, and Morality in Crisis is worth the read. Truly his list of books would excite any Catholic Gentleman listener or man of good will today. On top of all of this, he holds twenty-three honorary doctorates and plays the banjo and guitar.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTruth Matters: A Father's Love, Politics, and Culture (w/ Dr. Robert George)c8fefec9-0627-4701-9c44-473128253369Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +00003085https://216.73.216.191/allTags#353: God’s Mysterious Victory - Elisha part 32 Kings 3:20-25 Today’s episode continues our journey with Elisha and the three kings. When the Israelites were in need, God performed an amazing miracle—filling the land with water, even though there was no rain! The Moabites, the enemies of Israel, thought the water was blood and believed the armies had fought each other. They charged in, only to find the Israelites ready to fight! We are reminded of God’s power and ability to work in such mysterious ways. We use  a relatable example for kids to show them that God is always with them, actively working in their lives, even in ways they might not see right away. Listen to previous episodes in this Elisha series to get the full story. Make sure you subscribe  so you don’t miss any of these amazing stories about Elisha! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- bible project animated video of 1 and 2 Kings Elijah coloring book on Amazon To listen to our Elijah series, go to episodes #292-301. This will also give them context for Elisha. ------------------------------------------------ To receive these new ones ad free and enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Kings 3:20-25 Today’s episode continues our journey with Elisha and the three kings. When the Israelites were in need, God performed an amazing miracle—filling the land with water, even though there was no rain! The Moabites, the enemies of Israel, thought the water was blood and believed the armies had fought each other. They charged in, only to find the Israelites ready to fight! We are reminded of God’s power and ability to work in such mysterious ways. We use  a relatable example for kids to show them that God is always with them, actively working in their lives, even in ways they might not see right away. Listen to previous episodes in this Elisha series to get the full story. Make sure you subscribe  so you don’t miss any of these amazing stories about Elisha! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- bible project animated video of 1 and 2 Kings Elijah coloring book on Amazon To listen to our Elijah series, go to episodes #292-301. This will also give them context for Elisha. ------------------------------------------------ To receive these new ones ad free and enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#353: God’s Mysterious Victory - Elisha part 3ee127094-9c15-4795-bf0d-041c450852a4Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000531https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2024) Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2024)4f61d512-3e04-4755-b7c0-a7dd67e6b237Wed, 27 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Prayer Converts Our Heart (2024) The Catechism discusses the significance of prayer beginning with the prophets and their observations about the Temple and ritualism. It is noteworthy that while we must worship the Lord externally, this must be in tandem with prayer and cannot remain external. With Fr. Mike’s insight, we see that our thinking affects how we act, and our behaviors can influence beliefs. Taking this to heart, if we ever feel that we are just “going through the motions”, we should persist and continue praying. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2581-2589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism discusses the significance of prayer beginning with the prophets and their observations about the Temple and ritualism. It is noteworthy that while we must worship the Lord externally, this must be in tandem with prayer and cannot remain external. With Fr. Mike’s insight, we see that our thinking affects how we act, and our behaviors can influence beliefs. Taking this to heart, if we ever feel that we are just “going through the motions”, we should persist and continue praying. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2581-2589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 332: Prayer Converts Our Heart (2024)ffb8977e-c0d3-402c-9d68-0fde02a9ec24Wed, 27 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Prayer Converts Our Heart (2024) The Catechism discusses the significance of prayer beginning with the prophets and their observations about the Temple and ritualism. It is noteworthy that while we must worship the Lord externally, this must be in tandem with prayer and cannot remain external. With Fr. Mike’s insight, we see that our thinking affects how we act, and our behaviors can influence beliefs. Taking this to heart, if we ever feel that we are just “going through the motions”, we should persist and continue praying. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2581-2589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism discusses the significance of prayer beginning with the prophets and their observations about the Temple and ritualism. It is noteworthy that while we must worship the Lord externally, this must be in tandem with prayer and cannot remain external. With Fr. Mike’s insight, we see that our thinking affects how we act, and our behaviors can influence beliefs. Taking this to heart, if we ever feel that we are just “going through the motions”, we should persist and continue praying. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2581-2589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 332: Prayer Converts Our Heart (2024)337a98ec-6562-4f6a-9c75-bdec20f7a0c6Wed, 27 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2024) Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2024)1019f70a-be5e-46b5-9afc-0c6cba87ef5fWed, 27 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2024) Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2024)1c6f6002-751d-40bf-bba6-0ff1367f86c0Wed, 27 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2024) Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2024)ccd64b8d-7e4e-4479-ae66-ff80324a61ffWed, 27 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Long?"How long until we get there?" Jeremy whined for the fourteenth time in the past seventeen minutes. "We'll be at Uncle Jim and Aunt Kate's house in about two more hours," Dad replied. "Let's stop at a rest area soon and stretch our legs." At the rest area, Jeremy tumbled out of the van along with his parents and brothers. The boys began kicking a soccer ball around while Mom and Dad grabbed granola bars, apples, and water bottles from the trunk. As they settled back into the car, Dad said, "Jeremy, your question reminded me of something." "What's that?" Jeremy inquired between juicy bites of apple. "King David," Dad answered. "He asked God that question many times in a row." "Was David on a long road trip too?" Jeremy asked. Dad laughed. "No. He was asking how long God would forget him, how long God would abandon him to his enemies.""But God wouldn't do that," Jeremy said with certainty. "God won't ever leave us or forget about us. The Bible says so." "That's true," Dad said. "But sometimes it feels that way. When life is hard, when someone we love is dying, or when we're sick or lonely, it can feel like we'll be miserable forever. Sometimes it feels like God isn't hearing our prayers--like He doesn't care about us.""Dad and I talk about Psalm 13 quite a bit," Mom added. She turned around to look at Jeremy. "When God didn't answer our prayers to heal your cousin Emma the way we were hoping He would, this psalm encouraged us to talk to Jesus about it--to bring our anger and pain to Him. Talking to God like this doesn't mean we're sinning or not trusting Him correctly. Talking to God like this actually means that we--like David--trust Him enough to keep bringing our questions to Him. Jesus gave His life to make us God's children, and He loves and welcomes us--even when we're angry, even when we ask the same question fourteen times in seventeen minutes." She chuckled and patted Jeremy's knee. "And before you ask," Dad said, grinning as he peeked at Jeremy in the rearview mirror, "we'll get to Uncle Jim and Aunt Kate's in one hour and forty-seven minutes." –Rachel Lubow

"How long until we get there?" Jeremy whined for the fourteenth time in the past seventeen minutes. "We'll be at Uncle Jim and Aunt Kate's house in about two more hours," Dad replied. "Let's stop at a rest area soon and stretch our legs." At the rest area, Jeremy tumbled out of the van along with his parents and brothers. The boys began kicking a soccer ball around while Mom and Dad grabbed granola bars, apples, and water bottles from the trunk. As they settled back into the car, Dad said, "Jeremy, your question reminded me of something." "What's that?" Jeremy inquired between juicy bites of apple. "King David," Dad answered. "He asked God that question many times in a row." "Was David on a long road trip too?" Jeremy asked. Dad laughed. "No. He was asking how long God would forget him, how long God would abandon him to his enemies.""But God wouldn't do that," Jeremy said with certainty. "God won't ever leave us or forget about us. The Bible says so." "That's true," Dad said. "But sometimes it feels that way. When life is hard, when someone we love is dying, or when we're sick or lonely, it can feel like we'll be miserable forever. Sometimes it feels like God isn't hearing our prayers--like He doesn't care about us.""Dad and I talk about Psalm 13 quite a bit," Mom added. She turned around to look at Jeremy. "When God didn't answer our prayers to heal your cousin Emma the way we were hoping He would, this psalm encouraged us to talk to Jesus about it--to bring our anger and pain to Him. Talking to God like this doesn't mean we're sinning or not trusting Him correctly. Talking to God like this actually means that we--like David--trust Him enough to keep bringing our questions to Him. Jesus gave His life to make us God's children, and He loves and welcomes us--even when we're angry, even when we ask the same question fourteen times in seventeen minutes." She chuckled and patted Jeremy's knee. "And before you ask," Dad said, grinning as he peeked at Jeremy in the rearview mirror, "we'll get to Uncle Jim and Aunt Kate's in one hour and forty-seven minutes." –Rachel Lubow

How Long?00d67cfc-889a-4705-888c-c01b42081449Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags How Long? Bible Reading: Psalm 13; Isaiah 49:15 “How long until we get there?” Jeremy whined for the fourteenth time in the past seventeen minutes. “We’ll be at Uncle Jim and Aunt Kate’s house in about two more hours,” Dad replied. “Let’s stop at a rest area soon and stretch our legs.” At the rest area, Jeremy tumbled out of the van along with his parents and brothers. The boys began kicking a soccer ball around while Mom and Dad grabbed granola bars, apples, and water bottles from the trunk. As they settled back into the car, Dad said, “Jeremy, your question reminded me of something.” “What’s that?” Jeremy inquired between juicy bites of apple. “King David,” Dad answered. “He asked God that question many times in a row.” “Was David on a long road trip too?” Jeremy asked. Dad laughed. “No. He was asking how long God would forget him, how long God would abandon him to his enemies.” “But God wouldn’t do that,” Jeremy said with certainty. “God won’t ever leave us or forget about us. The Bible says so.” “That’s true,” Dad said. “But sometimes it feels that way. When life is hard, when someone we love is dying, or when we’re sick or lonely, it can feel like we’ll be miserable forever. Sometimes it feels like God isn’t hearing our prayers–like He doesn’t care about us.” “Dad and I talk about Psalm 13 quite a bit,” Mom added. She turned around to look at Jeremy. “When God didn’t answer our prayers to heal your cousin Emma the way we were hoping He would, this psalm encouraged us to talk to Jesus about it–to bring our anger and pain to Him. Talking to God like this doesn’t mean we’re sinning or not trusting Him correctly. Talking to God like this actually means that we–like David–trust Him enough to keep bringing our questions to Him. Jesus gave His life to make us God’s children, and He loves and welcomes us–even when we’re angry, even when we ask the same question fourteen times in seventeen minutes.” She chuckled and patted Jeremy’s knee. “And before you ask,” Dad said, grinning as he peeked at Jeremy in the rearview mirror, “we’ll get to Uncle Jim and Aunt Kate’s in one hour and forty-seven minutes.” –Rachel Lubow How About You?Have you ever felt like God doesn’t see you or care about you? Psalm 13 shows us that you can always talk to God–He welcomes all our questions and feelings. Jesus loves us so much that He died for our sins to give us eternal life with Him, and He sits with us in the hardest parts of our lives. He sees you and cares about you, and He will never forget you or abandon you. Today’s Key Verse:How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? (NIV) (Psalm 13:1) Today’s Key Thought:We can bring anything to God

Bible Reading: Psalm 13; Isaiah 49:15 “How long until we get there?” Jeremy whined for the fourteenth time in the past seventeen minutes. “We’ll be at Uncle Jim and Aunt Kate’s house in about two more hours,” Dad replied. “Let’s stop at a rest area soon and stretch our legs.” At the rest area, Jeremy tumbled out of the van along with his parents and brothers. The boys began kicking a soccer ball around while Mom and Dad grabbed granola bars, apples, and water bottles from the trunk. As they settled back into the car, Dad said, “Jeremy, your question reminded me of something.” “What’s that?” Jeremy inquired between juicy bites of apple. “King David,” Dad answered. “He asked God that question many times in a row.” “Was David on a long road trip too?” Jeremy asked. Dad laughed. “No. He was asking how long God would forget him, how long God would abandon him to his enemies.” “But God wouldn’t do that,” Jeremy said with certainty. “God won’t ever leave us or forget about us. The Bible says so.” “That’s true,” Dad said. “But sometimes it feels that way. When life is hard, when someone we love is dying, or when we’re sick or lonely, it can feel like we’ll be miserable forever. Sometimes it feels like God isn’t hearing our prayers–like He doesn’t care about us.” “Dad and I talk about Psalm 13 quite a bit,” Mom added. She turned around to look at Jeremy. “When God didn’t answer our prayers to heal your cousin Emma the way we were hoping He would, this psalm encouraged us to talk to Jesus about it–to bring our anger and pain to Him. Talking to God like this doesn’t mean we’re sinning or not trusting Him correctly. Talking to God like this actually means that we–like David–trust Him enough to keep bringing our questions to Him. Jesus gave His life to make us God’s children, and He loves and welcomes us–even when we’re angry, even when we ask the same question fourteen times in seventeen minutes.” She chuckled and patted Jeremy’s knee. “And before you ask,” Dad said, grinning as he peeked at Jeremy in the rearview mirror, “we’ll get to Uncle Jim and Aunt Kate’s in one hour and forty-seven minutes.” –Rachel Lubow How About You?Have you ever felt like God doesn’t see you or care about you? Psalm 13 shows us that you can always talk to God–He welcomes all our questions and feelings. Jesus loves us so much that He died for our sins to give us eternal life with Him, and He sits with us in the hardest parts of our lives. He sees you and cares about you, and He will never forget you or abandon you. Today’s Key Verse:How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? (NIV) (Psalm 13:1) Today’s Key Thought:We can bring anything to God

How Long? f1b3ea4e-12fa-45be-bfe7-6fa90366e9f5Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2024) In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2024)af2ed94a-cfaf-466b-aefb-28a5bbf44b6aTue, 26 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: The Foundations of Prayer (2024) Do we know how to pray? The Catechism depicts Moses learning how to pray and uses this as an example of prayer and relationship with God. The Catechism goes on to talk about David and his experiences with prayer and the Psalms. As Fr. Mike points out, “humility is the foundation of prayer,” and we need honesty, trust, and a willingness to engage in order to pray and approach God as he is. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2574-2580. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Do we know how to pray? The Catechism depicts Moses learning how to pray and uses this as an example of prayer and relationship with God. The Catechism goes on to talk about David and his experiences with prayer and the Psalms. As Fr. Mike points out, “humility is the foundation of prayer,” and we need honesty, trust, and a willingness to engage in order to pray and approach God as he is. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2574-2580. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 331: The Foundations of Prayer (2024)04ef552d-2009-44b9-a8ee-f3ed9cb5e557Tue, 26 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: The Foundations of Prayer (2024) Do we know how to pray? The Catechism depicts Moses learning how to pray and uses this as an example of prayer and relationship with God. The Catechism goes on to talk about David and his experiences with prayer and the Psalms. As Fr. Mike points out, “humility is the foundation of prayer,” and we need honesty, trust, and a willingness to engage in order to pray and approach God as he is. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2574-2580. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Do we know how to pray? The Catechism depicts Moses learning how to pray and uses this as an example of prayer and relationship with God. The Catechism goes on to talk about David and his experiences with prayer and the Psalms. As Fr. Mike points out, “humility is the foundation of prayer,” and we need honesty, trust, and a willingness to engage in order to pray and approach God as he is. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2574-2580. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 331: The Foundations of Prayer (2024)b40f35bd-99cd-4c57-a71c-5d8b74b3805bTue, 26 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2024) In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2024)90ee27a3-1c43-4cf4-8b97-95e7084d9a14Tue, 26 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2024) In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2024)3308e5c5-a436-4a3c-98ea-8b750b8edc31Tue, 26 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2024) In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2024)04de0f06-e3d4-41ac-b1d5-62be9c6a0754Tue, 26 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Are You Looking At?"Whatcha doing, Trev?" Trevor jumped as he quickly clicked to a different tab on his computer. "Nothing, Dad. Just looking up something for homework."His father looked at him curiously, then said, "Well, supper's almost ready. Come set the table."Trevor's fingers trembled as he clicked out of the tabs on his computer. His heart raced as he went to help his dad.Everything seemed normal during supper, but he still felt nervous and wondered what his dad had seen. After devotions, Trevor started to leave, but Dad stopped him. "Hey, Trevor, help me wash these dishes, okay?"Trevor tried to act natural. "Sure, Dad." He grabbed a towel. To his surprise, Dad took a plate, dipped it in the soapy water, and set it in Trevor's side of the sink. He dipped another one and set it on top of the first one. Trevor finally said something. "Dad! What are you doing? Those aren't clean! You have to wipe off the food.""Oh! I do? A few specks of food won't hurt any of us. Just rinse and dry them." He kept passing the dirty dishes."We can't eat off dirty plates, Dad! You have to wash them." Trevor put the plates back into the soapy water."You're right." Dad wiped off a plate and handed it to Trevor. "Is that better?""Yes. Finally! Why were you doing that?""Well," Dad said, "I think you have some cleaning up to do too. I saw what was on your computer.""You did?" Trevor sighed. "I'm sorry. My friend was looking at some bad sites, and he showed me. The first time I just looked for a couple of minutes, but then I kept going back and looking again.""Trev, when you look at websites like that, it can become an addiction that's tough to break--trust me, I know."Trevor looked at the floor. "I don't want to look, but I'm afraid I'll look anyway."Dad put a hand on Trevor's shoulder. "We'll get you help, Trev. And you can go to Jesus for help too. He loves you so much that He died for you, and He will always forgive you when you sin and help you change your ways. Trust Him to help you turn away from sinful things and focus on the good things He's put in your life." –Robyn Mulder

"Whatcha doing, Trev?" Trevor jumped as he quickly clicked to a different tab on his computer. "Nothing, Dad. Just looking up something for homework."His father looked at him curiously, then said, "Well, supper's almost ready. Come set the table."Trevor's fingers trembled as he clicked out of the tabs on his computer. His heart raced as he went to help his dad.Everything seemed normal during supper, but he still felt nervous and wondered what his dad had seen. After devotions, Trevor started to leave, but Dad stopped him. "Hey, Trevor, help me wash these dishes, okay?"Trevor tried to act natural. "Sure, Dad." He grabbed a towel. To his surprise, Dad took a plate, dipped it in the soapy water, and set it in Trevor's side of the sink. He dipped another one and set it on top of the first one. Trevor finally said something. "Dad! What are you doing? Those aren't clean! You have to wipe off the food.""Oh! I do? A few specks of food won't hurt any of us. Just rinse and dry them." He kept passing the dirty dishes."We can't eat off dirty plates, Dad! You have to wash them." Trevor put the plates back into the soapy water."You're right." Dad wiped off a plate and handed it to Trevor. "Is that better?""Yes. Finally! Why were you doing that?""Well," Dad said, "I think you have some cleaning up to do too. I saw what was on your computer.""You did?" Trevor sighed. "I'm sorry. My friend was looking at some bad sites, and he showed me. The first time I just looked for a couple of minutes, but then I kept going back and looking again.""Trev, when you look at websites like that, it can become an addiction that's tough to break--trust me, I know."Trevor looked at the floor. "I don't want to look, but I'm afraid I'll look anyway."Dad put a hand on Trevor's shoulder. "We'll get you help, Trev. And you can go to Jesus for help too. He loves you so much that He died for you, and He will always forgive you when you sin and help you change your ways. Trust Him to help you turn away from sinful things and focus on the good things He's put in your life." –Robyn Mulder

What Are You Looking At?36cc0610-d1e0-4813-a25b-9c0ca7b8e878Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags What Are You Looking At? Bible Reading: Psalm 51:10; Philippians 4:6-9 “Whatcha doing, Trev?” Trevor jumped as he quickly clicked to a different tab on his computer. “Nothing, Dad. Just looking up something for homework.” His father looked at him curiously, then said, “Well, supper’s almost ready. Come set the table.” Trevor’s fingers trembled as he clicked out of the tabs on his computer. His heart raced as he went to help his dad. Everything seemed normal during supper, but he still felt nervous and wondered what his dad had seen. After devotions, Trevor started to leave, but Dad stopped him. “Hey, Trevor, help me wash these dishes, okay?” Trevor tried to act natural. “Sure, Dad.” He grabbed a towel. To his surprise, Dad took a plate, dipped it in the soapy water, and set it in Trevor’s side of the sink. He dipped another one and set it on top of the first one. Trevor finally said something. “Dad! What are you doing? Those aren’t clean! You have to wipe off the food.” “Oh! I do? A few specks of food won’t hurt any of us. Just rinse and dry them.” He kept passing the dirty dishes. “We can’t eat off dirty plates, Dad! You have to wash them.” Trevor put the plates back into the soapy water. “You’re right.” Dad wiped off a plate and handed it to Trevor. “Is that better?” “Yes. Finally! Why were you doing that?” “Well,” Dad said, “I think you have some cleaning up to do too. I saw what was on your computer.” “You did?” Trevor sighed. “I’m sorry. My friend was looking at some bad sites, and he showed me. The first time I just looked for a couple of minutes, but then I kept going back and looking again.” “Trev, when you look at websites like that, it can become an addiction that’s tough to break–trust me, I know.” Trevor looked at the floor. “I don’t want to look, but I’m afraid I’ll look anyway.” Dad put a hand on Trevor’s shoulder. “We’ll get you help, Trev. And you can go to Jesus for help too. He loves you so much that He died for you, and He will always forgive you when you sin and help you change your ways. Trust Him to help you turn away from sinful things and focus on the good things He’s put in your life.” –Robyn Mulder How About You?Do you look at things you know you shouldn’t? The internet has many good things to offer, but it also has many sites that are bad. If you’ve gotten into the habit of looking at bad sites, talk to an adult and get help before it becomes an addiction. God tells us to think about things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable–things that go along with the new life Jesus has given us. Trust Him to help you set your mind on good things. Today’s Key Verse:I will set nothing wicked before my eyes. (NKJV) (Psalm 101:3 ) Today’s Key Thought:Be careful what you look at

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:10; Philippians 4:6-9 “Whatcha doing, Trev?” Trevor jumped as he quickly clicked to a different tab on his computer. “Nothing, Dad. Just looking up something for homework.” His father looked at him curiously, then said, “Well, supper’s almost ready. Come set the table.” Trevor’s fingers trembled as he clicked out of the tabs on his computer. His heart raced as he went to help his dad. Everything seemed normal during supper, but he still felt nervous and wondered what his dad had seen. After devotions, Trevor started to leave, but Dad stopped him. “Hey, Trevor, help me wash these dishes, okay?” Trevor tried to act natural. “Sure, Dad.” He grabbed a towel. To his surprise, Dad took a plate, dipped it in the soapy water, and set it in Trevor’s side of the sink. He dipped another one and set it on top of the first one. Trevor finally said something. “Dad! What are you doing? Those aren’t clean! You have to wipe off the food.” “Oh! I do? A few specks of food won’t hurt any of us. Just rinse and dry them.” He kept passing the dirty dishes. “We can’t eat off dirty plates, Dad! You have to wash them.” Trevor put the plates back into the soapy water. “You’re right.” Dad wiped off a plate and handed it to Trevor. “Is that better?” “Yes. Finally! Why were you doing that?” “Well,” Dad said, “I think you have some cleaning up to do too. I saw what was on your computer.” “You did?” Trevor sighed. “I’m sorry. My friend was looking at some bad sites, and he showed me. The first time I just looked for a couple of minutes, but then I kept going back and looking again.” “Trev, when you look at websites like that, it can become an addiction that’s tough to break–trust me, I know.” Trevor looked at the floor. “I don’t want to look, but I’m afraid I’ll look anyway.” Dad put a hand on Trevor’s shoulder. “We’ll get you help, Trev. And you can go to Jesus for help too. He loves you so much that He died for you, and He will always forgive you when you sin and help you change your ways. Trust Him to help you turn away from sinful things and focus on the good things He’s put in your life.” –Robyn Mulder How About You?Do you look at things you know you shouldn’t? The internet has many good things to offer, but it also has many sites that are bad. If you’ve gotten into the habit of looking at bad sites, talk to an adult and get help before it becomes an addiction. God tells us to think about things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable–things that go along with the new life Jesus has given us. Trust Him to help you set your mind on good things. Today’s Key Verse:I will set nothing wicked before my eyes. (NKJV) (Psalm 101:3 ) Today’s Key Thought:Be careful what you look at

What Are You Looking At? 675fd092-545f-4bc3-ab79-129168f5ec2bTue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThanksgiving episode Luke 17: 11-19 10 people are sick with leprosy. All 10 ask Jesus for help and he heals all of them but how many come back to say thank you? We may hear the story and think, "I would never do that!" But let's think about those every day, amazing things that happen in our own lives that we too can forget to say thank you to Jesus for. In this special episode, we get to hear from real listeners, just like you, telling us what they're thankful for. ---------------------------------------- Click bonus content to enjoy extras like the thankful activity we have for this episode To connect with me go here For our FREE Read-A-Loud pdf sent straight to you go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 17: 11-19 10 people are sick with leprosy. All 10 ask Jesus for help and he heals all of them but how many come back to say thank you? We may hear the story and think, "I would never do that!" But let's think about those every day, amazing things that happen in our own lives that we too can forget to say thank you to Jesus for. In this special episode, we get to hear from real listeners, just like you, telling us what they're thankful for. ---------------------------------------- Click bonus content to enjoy extras like the thankful activity we have for this episode To connect with me go here For our FREE Read-A-Loud pdf sent straight to you go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

bonusThanksgiving episode 8892e0f8-1998-4d49-a14c-0607b389e748Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000601https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy her words hurt so muchIt's very painful for husbands when our wives unleash verbal attacks on us. Yet, we rarely know how to express why this is true even to ourselves. We certainly don't know what to say to our wives - and often get in trouble for trying. Join me in this episode as I compare male to male interactions with the underlying threat of physical violence and female to female interactions with the underlying threat of character attack. The parallels are powerful and will help you understand why her words are so scary and painful. It will also give you a foundation of how to talk to her about it. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

It's very painful for husbands when our wives unleash verbal attacks on us. Yet, we rarely know how to express why this is true even to ourselves. We certainly don't know what to say to our wives - and often get in trouble for trying. Join me in this episode as I compare male to male interactions with the underlying threat of physical violence and female to female interactions with the underlying threat of character attack. The parallels are powerful and will help you understand why her words are so scary and painful. It will also give you a foundation of how to talk to her about it. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullWhy her words hurt so much0e9b2db0-03eb-494e-a1dd-91ec9f811941Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOestrogen Expert: Birth Control Changes Who You Are...Would You Still Love Them If You Came Off It?! Oestrogen Makes You More Attractive!From sabotaging sex to axing attraction, new research is showing that the birth control pill can have impacts you never imagined  Dr Sarah Hill is a renowned evolutionary social psychologist whose work focuses on women and health. She is also the author of the book, ‘How the Pill Changes Everything: Your Brain on Birth Control’.  In this conversation, Dr Sarah and Steven discuss topics such as, how the pill affects a woman’s choice in partner, the real reason people are having less sex, the link between the pill and orgasms, and the optimum time to initiate sex.  00:00 Intro 02:18 What Is the Mission You Are On? 03:12 Is This Conversation Only for Women? 04:01 Why Does Sarah Hill Do This Work? 05:27 Is There a Problem in Dating When Women Have More Resources? 09:14 Is Sex Trending Down? 10:37 Why Don’t Women Date Broke Men? 12:23 Is This Patriarchy? 14:49 Why Do Men Take More Risks? 16:36 Are Men Better at Business Than Women? 23:00 Why Don’t We Live Like Our Biology Intended? 25:36 Signs of a High-Status Male 27:19 How Women’s Preferences Change During Their Cycle 33:32 High Testosterone and Relationship Status 34:27 Do Men’s Testosterone Levels Plummet After Having a Baby? 36:12 Do Nice Guys Get Laid? 37:22 What Makes Us Attracted to Someone? 41:21 Are Men Less Attracted to Successful Women? 42:55 Jealousy Among the Sexes 47:17 Why Do Women Have Gay Best Friends? 49:12 Why Did Sarah Write Her Book on Birth Control? 53:49 What Does Sarah Wish She Was Told About the Pill? 55:48 How the Pill Changes Your Sexual Desires 01:02:19 If My Partner Is on the Pill, Will She Like Me If She Comes Off? 01:06:02 Would a Man’s Attraction Change If a Woman Is Off the Pill? 01:08:18 Will My Testosterone Be Lower If My Partner Is on Birth Control? 01:11:14 Is There a Population Crash Coming? 01:12:59 What Is a Good Man? 01:15:07 Sex Appetite Across Genders and Why 01:18:26 Advice for Young Men Struggling to Get a Woman 01:21:17 Advice for Daughters on Attracting a Man 01:23:43 Are Men Attracted to Confident Women? 01:26:38 What Are Daddy Issues? 01:28:18 What Role Does a Father Play in a Woman’s Sexual Partner? 01:28:53 What Impact Does the Birth Control Pill Have on Stress? 01:31:37 Depression and Suicide Linked to the Pill 01:33:31 How Did Sarah Feel About Her Daughter’s Decision on Birth Control? 01:38:36 What If Men Had to Take the Pill? 01:42:26 What’s the Most Popular Email Sarah Gets? 01:45:53 Guest’s Last Question 🚀 The 1% Diary is live - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-YT-ad-reads Follow Dr Sarah:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/KjuJon93HOb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/UFHinMb4HOb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/f3JSWDd4HOb  You can purchase Dr Sarah’s book, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/oEjQpGOwJOb  Studies mentioned: https://beacons.ai/thediaryofaceo Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now: https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From sabotaging sex to axing attraction, new research is showing that the birth control pill can have impacts you never imagined  Dr Sarah Hill is a renowned evolutionary social psychologist whose work focuses on women and health. She is also the author of the book, ‘How the Pill Changes Everything: Your Brain on Birth Control’.  In this conversation, Dr Sarah and Steven discuss topics such as, how the pill affects a woman’s choice in partner, the real reason people are having less sex, the link between the pill and orgasms, and the optimum time to initiate sex.  00:00 Intro 02:18 What Is the Mission You Are On? 03:12 Is This Conversation Only for Women? 04:01 Why Does Sarah Hill Do This Work? 05:27 Is There a Problem in Dating When Women Have More Resources? 09:14 Is Sex Trending Down? 10:37 Why Don’t Women Date Broke Men? 12:23 Is This Patriarchy? 14:49 Why Do Men Take More Risks? 16:36 Are Men Better at Business Than Women? 23:00 Why Don’t We Live Like Our Biology Intended? 25:36 Signs of a High-Status Male 27:19 How Women’s Preferences Change During Their Cycle 33:32 High Testosterone and Relationship Status 34:27 Do Men’s Testosterone Levels Plummet After Having a Baby? 36:12 Do Nice Guys Get Laid? 37:22 What Makes Us Attracted to Someone? 41:21 Are Men Less Attracted to Successful Women? 42:55 Jealousy Among the Sexes 47:17 Why Do Women Have Gay Best Friends? 49:12 Why Did Sarah Write Her Book on Birth Control? 53:49 What Does Sarah Wish She Was Told About the Pill? 55:48 How the Pill Changes Your Sexual Desires 01:02:19 If My Partner Is on the Pill, Will She Like Me If She Comes Off? 01:06:02 Would a Man’s Attraction Change If a Woman Is Off the Pill? 01:08:18 Will My Testosterone Be Lower If My Partner Is on Birth Control? 01:11:14 Is There a Population Crash Coming? 01:12:59 What Is a Good Man? 01:15:07 Sex Appetite Across Genders and Why 01:18:26 Advice for Young Men Struggling to Get a Woman 01:21:17 Advice for Daughters on Attracting a Man 01:23:43 Are Men Attracted to Confident Women? 01:26:38 What Are Daddy Issues? 01:28:18 What Role Does a Father Play in a Woman’s Sexual Partner? 01:28:53 What Impact Does the Birth Control Pill Have on Stress? 01:31:37 Depression and Suicide Linked to the Pill 01:33:31 How Did Sarah Feel About Her Daughter’s Decision on Birth Control? 01:38:36 What If Men Had to Take the Pill? 01:42:26 What’s the Most Popular Email Sarah Gets? 01:45:53 Guest’s Last Question 🚀 The 1% Diary is live - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-YT-ad-reads Follow Dr Sarah:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/KjuJon93HOb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/UFHinMb4HOb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/f3JSWDd4HOb  You can purchase Dr Sarah’s book, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/oEjQpGOwJOb  Studies mentioned: https://beacons.ai/thediaryofaceo Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now: https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullOestrogen Expert: Birth Control Changes Who You Are...Would You Still Love Them If You Came Off It?! Oestrogen Makes You More Attractive!0bea4c40-e255-429d-9848-47db4847febaMon, 25 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +00006875https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2024)50dedbff-698a-4b5b-aa09-c92e325ed564Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: The Revelation of Prayer (2024) As the Catechism reveals, we are made for worship and called to a relationship with the Lord through prayer. God is the initiator and wants us to walk with him as he “tirelessly calls each person to the mysterious encounter known as prayer.” Fr. Mike reminds us that just like Abraham in the Old Testament, the more we get to know the Lord through prayer, the more we become like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2566-2573. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As the Catechism reveals, we are made for worship and called to a relationship with the Lord through prayer. God is the initiator and wants us to walk with him as he “tirelessly calls each person to the mysterious encounter known as prayer.” Fr. Mike reminds us that just like Abraham in the Old Testament, the more we get to know the Lord through prayer, the more we become like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2566-2573. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 330: The Revelation of Prayer (2024)408b54a4-f09f-4308-88b2-eb69084f098eMon, 25 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: The Revelation of Prayer (2024) As the Catechism reveals, we are made for worship and called to a relationship with the Lord through prayer. God is the initiator and wants us to walk with him as he “tirelessly calls each person to the mysterious encounter known as prayer.” Fr. Mike reminds us that just like Abraham in the Old Testament, the more we get to know the Lord through prayer, the more we become like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2566-2573. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As the Catechism reveals, we are made for worship and called to a relationship with the Lord through prayer. God is the initiator and wants us to walk with him as he “tirelessly calls each person to the mysterious encounter known as prayer.” Fr. Mike reminds us that just like Abraham in the Old Testament, the more we get to know the Lord through prayer, the more we become like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2566-2573. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 330: The Revelation of Prayer (2024)518ed811-1246-47ea-8b16-ea2d65468ed6Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2024)40fbfea6-91c1-488f-8336-e3efae555202Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2024)c3e59759-3354-48d0-87c1-a44a6befa654Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2024)4ff3927a-4d63-4c7c-ac79-9cae29a4d644Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMalachi’s RobotMalachi and Nevaeh watched their toy robots march around the room. Malachi's was made of clear plastic, and they could see working parts and flashing lights inside the robot's body. "My robot looks better than yours," said Nevaeh. "It's nice and shiny, and you can't see all the ugly parts inside." "Well, robots aren't meant to look good," said Malachi. "They're meant to do cool stuff! Mine can probably go faster than yours. Let's race them upstairs."The kids were just about to begin the robot race when there was a loud clap of thunder and the lights went out. "What happened?" asked Nevaeh. "It must be the storm," said Malachi. "Let's go downstairs." They headed toward the stairs, but it was dark, and they had to feel their way along the wall. "Wait a minute!" said Malachi, and he flipped on his robot. The lights began to flash, and soon the kids were downstairs in the living room, guided by the light from the robot.Soon car lights appeared in the driveway, and then Mom and Dad followed the beams of their cell phones into the living room. "You're home!" exclaimed Nevaeh. "It was spooky in the dark!""My robot helped though," said Malachi. He proudly demonstrated how his robot had saved the day. "Nevaeh was bragging about her shiny robot, but it was my see-through one that gave us light." "Well, mine still looks better," insisted Nevaeh.Dad laughed. "Your robots remind me of Christians," he said as Mom went to find some candles. "Can you guess why?""Hmm. I know!" said Malachi. "Christians are supposed to be lights in the world, and my robot is like that." He frowned. "Nevaeh's isn't, though.""No, but hers illustrates a different way Christians can be," Dad said. "Sometimes we hide the light of Jesus because we're more concerned with how we appear to others. Jesus is our light, and His light shines through us as we show His love to the world with the help of the Holy Spirit."Neveah tilted her head. "So, just like we saw the light through Malachi's robot, the world should see Jesus through us." She then looked at her brother and said, "But I bet mine is still faster.""It's on!" exclaimed Malachi as he took his robot and bolted upstairs for a rematch. –Joyce R. Lee

Malachi and Nevaeh watched their toy robots march around the room. Malachi's was made of clear plastic, and they could see working parts and flashing lights inside the robot's body. "My robot looks better than yours," said Nevaeh. "It's nice and shiny, and you can't see all the ugly parts inside." "Well, robots aren't meant to look good," said Malachi. "They're meant to do cool stuff! Mine can probably go faster than yours. Let's race them upstairs."The kids were just about to begin the robot race when there was a loud clap of thunder and the lights went out. "What happened?" asked Nevaeh. "It must be the storm," said Malachi. "Let's go downstairs." They headed toward the stairs, but it was dark, and they had to feel their way along the wall. "Wait a minute!" said Malachi, and he flipped on his robot. The lights began to flash, and soon the kids were downstairs in the living room, guided by the light from the robot.Soon car lights appeared in the driveway, and then Mom and Dad followed the beams of their cell phones into the living room. "You're home!" exclaimed Nevaeh. "It was spooky in the dark!""My robot helped though," said Malachi. He proudly demonstrated how his robot had saved the day. "Nevaeh was bragging about her shiny robot, but it was my see-through one that gave us light." "Well, mine still looks better," insisted Nevaeh.Dad laughed. "Your robots remind me of Christians," he said as Mom went to find some candles. "Can you guess why?""Hmm. I know!" said Malachi. "Christians are supposed to be lights in the world, and my robot is like that." He frowned. "Nevaeh's isn't, though.""No, but hers illustrates a different way Christians can be," Dad said. "Sometimes we hide the light of Jesus because we're more concerned with how we appear to others. Jesus is our light, and His light shines through us as we show His love to the world with the help of the Holy Spirit."Neveah tilted her head. "So, just like we saw the light through Malachi's robot, the world should see Jesus through us." She then looked at her brother and said, "But I bet mine is still faster.""It's on!" exclaimed Malachi as he took his robot and bolted upstairs for a rematch. –Joyce R. Lee

Malachi’s Robotcba68f83-9f34-4840-b1e4-845fe0a8f375Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Malachi’s Robot Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:1-2, 8-10 Malachi and Nevaeh watched their toy robots march around the room. Malachi’s was made of clear plastic, and they could see working parts and flashing lights inside the robot’s body. “My robot looks better than yours,” said Nevaeh. “It’s nice and shiny, and you can’t see all the ugly parts inside.” “Well, robots aren’t meant to look good,” said Malachi. “They’re meant to do cool stuff! Mine can probably go faster than yours. Let’s race them upstairs.” The kids were just about to begin the robot race when there was a loud clap of thunder and the lights went out. “What happened?” asked Nevaeh. “It must be the storm,” said Malachi. “Let’s go downstairs.” They headed toward the stairs, but it was dark, and they had to feel their way along the wall. “Wait a minute!” said Malachi, and he flipped on his robot. The lights began to flash, and soon the kids were downstairs in the living room, guided by the light from the robot. Soon car lights appeared in the driveway, and then Mom and Dad followed the beams of their cell phones into the living room. “You’re home!” exclaimed Nevaeh. “It was spooky in the dark!” “My robot helped though,” said Malachi. He proudly demonstrated how his robot had saved the day. “Nevaeh was bragging about her shiny robot, but it was my see-through one that gave us light.” “Well, mine still looks better,” insisted Nevaeh. Dad laughed. “Your robots remind me of Christians,” he said as Mom went to find some candles. “Can you guess why?” “Hmm. I know!” said Malachi. “Christians are supposed to be lights in the world, and my robot is like that.” He frowned. “Nevaeh’s isn’t, though.” “No, but hers illustrates a different way Christians can be,” Dad said. “Sometimes we hide the light of Jesus because we’re more concerned with how we appear to others. Jesus is our light, and His light shines through us as we show His love to the world with the help of the Holy Spirit.” Neveah tilted her head. “So, just like we saw the light through Malachi’s robot, the world should see Jesus through us.” She then looked at her brother and said, “But I bet mine is still faster.” “It’s on!” exclaimed Malachi as he took his robot and bolted upstairs for a rematch. –Joyce R. Lee How About You?Did you know that if you know Jesus as your Savior, you have His light inside you? As we show others His love through our words and actions, we are shining His light into the world. Don’t hide God’s light by following selfish desires or worrying what others might think of you. Trust the Holy Spirit to guide you and help you be a shining light for Jesus. Today’s Key Verse:Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (NIV) (Matthew 5:16) Today’s Key Thought:Shine for Jesus

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:1-2, 8-10 Malachi and Nevaeh watched their toy robots march around the room. Malachi’s was made of clear plastic, and they could see working parts and flashing lights inside the robot’s body. “My robot looks better than yours,” said Nevaeh. “It’s nice and shiny, and you can’t see all the ugly parts inside.” “Well, robots aren’t meant to look good,” said Malachi. “They’re meant to do cool stuff! Mine can probably go faster than yours. Let’s race them upstairs.” The kids were just about to begin the robot race when there was a loud clap of thunder and the lights went out. “What happened?” asked Nevaeh. “It must be the storm,” said Malachi. “Let’s go downstairs.” They headed toward the stairs, but it was dark, and they had to feel their way along the wall. “Wait a minute!” said Malachi, and he flipped on his robot. The lights began to flash, and soon the kids were downstairs in the living room, guided by the light from the robot. Soon car lights appeared in the driveway, and then Mom and Dad followed the beams of their cell phones into the living room. “You’re home!” exclaimed Nevaeh. “It was spooky in the dark!” “My robot helped though,” said Malachi. He proudly demonstrated how his robot had saved the day. “Nevaeh was bragging about her shiny robot, but it was my see-through one that gave us light.” “Well, mine still looks better,” insisted Nevaeh. Dad laughed. “Your robots remind me of Christians,” he said as Mom went to find some candles. “Can you guess why?” “Hmm. I know!” said Malachi. “Christians are supposed to be lights in the world, and my robot is like that.” He frowned. “Nevaeh’s isn’t, though.” “No, but hers illustrates a different way Christians can be,” Dad said. “Sometimes we hide the light of Jesus because we’re more concerned with how we appear to others. Jesus is our light, and His light shines through us as we show His love to the world with the help of the Holy Spirit.” Neveah tilted her head. “So, just like we saw the light through Malachi’s robot, the world should see Jesus through us.” She then looked at her brother and said, “But I bet mine is still faster.” “It’s on!” exclaimed Malachi as he took his robot and bolted upstairs for a rematch. –Joyce R. Lee How About You?Did you know that if you know Jesus as your Savior, you have His light inside you? As we show others His love through our words and actions, we are shining His light into the world. Don’t hide God’s light by following selfish desires or worrying what others might think of you. Trust the Holy Spirit to guide you and help you be a shining light for Jesus. Today’s Key Verse:Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (NIV) (Matthew 5:16) Today’s Key Thought:Shine for Jesus

Malachi’s Robot da5b7046-a7a5-4109-9b45-ab2a09ab7a51Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGGB+ PREVIEWGGB ❤️ we have a preview of GGB+ “Welcome to GGB+ where Ang & Ari, hosts of the Girls Gone Bible podcast, are able to connect with their GGB family in a way they never have. The girls will be uploading home videos of the most raw and vulnerable conversations and fun behind the scenes you can’t get anywhere else. The most inside look into their faith walk and what God is currently doing in their lives. We love you GGB. More than you know.” we hope you join us :) https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/

GGB ❤️ we have a preview of GGB+ “Welcome to GGB+ where Ang & Ari, hosts of the Girls Gone Bible podcast, are able to connect with their GGB family in a way they never have. The girls will be uploading home videos of the most raw and vulnerable conversations and fun behind the scenes you can’t get anywhere else. The most inside look into their faith walk and what God is currently doing in their lives. We love you GGB. More than you know.” we hope you join us :) https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/

fullGGB+ PREVIEW93d30d0b-d355-49e0-9dc1-b7263b1b70c8Sun, 24 Nov 2024 17:50:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSteven Shares’s His Secret Diary: Dealing With Liam Payne’s Death, My Big Relationship Issue, These 4 Words Saved Me!STEVEN’S DIARY IS BACK! It’s been a long time, since I’ve done this. In this episode I talk about heartbreak, grief, business challenges, relationship struggles, advice from Sir David Brailsford and protecting my mental health - all of it is unfiltered.  When I first started The Diary Of A CEO, the central idea of the show, was to read my personal diary every week – I believed that It might be interesting to get to see inside the very personal diary of someone that was running a business with hundreds of team members, at 25ish years old, while contending with all of life’s problems, relationships, mental health challenges, mistakes, business issues, family problems, and more. So late on Sunday night once in a while, I would pull up a microphone in my old apartment, and I would read through my diary for 45 minutes or an hour. The Diary Of A CEO took on a life of it’s own, I went from reading my diary, to interviewing other people about their diaries, to speaking to experts about all the problems that I cared about. But every single week, someone will come up to me and tell me they found value in those early episodes, and they’ll ask me if I would ever share my diary again… So this weekend, I finally decided to give it go. This episode is my diary. The original, Diary Of A CEO.  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  🚀 The 1% Diary is live - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads Watch the Guest episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Music partly composed by: https://www.instagram.com/eejebee/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

STEVEN’S DIARY IS BACK! It’s been a long time, since I’ve done this. In this episode I talk about heartbreak, grief, business challenges, relationship struggles, advice from Sir David Brailsford and protecting my mental health - all of it is unfiltered.  When I first started The Diary Of A CEO, the central idea of the show, was to read my personal diary every week – I believed that It might be interesting to get to see inside the very personal diary of someone that was running a business with hundreds of team members, at 25ish years old, while contending with all of life’s problems, relationships, mental health challenges, mistakes, business issues, family problems, and more. So late on Sunday night once in a while, I would pull up a microphone in my old apartment, and I would read through my diary for 45 minutes or an hour. The Diary Of A CEO took on a life of it’s own, I went from reading my diary, to interviewing other people about their diaries, to speaking to experts about all the problems that I cared about. But every single week, someone will come up to me and tell me they found value in those early episodes, and they’ll ask me if I would ever share my diary again… So this weekend, I finally decided to give it go. This episode is my diary. The original, Diary Of A CEO.  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  🚀 The 1% Diary is live - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast! https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads Watch the Guest episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Music partly composed by: https://www.instagram.com/eejebee/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSteven Shares’s His Secret Diary: Dealing With Liam Payne’s Death, My Big Relationship Issue, These 4 Words Saved Me!d89e7cfa-5c46-4b7e-aee4-d1ab959c71fcSun, 24 Nov 2024 09:52:00 +00003738https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2024)4a2c8e46-0edc-4dc4-8c96-e40fbe5d79afSun, 24 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Gift of Prayer (2024) St. Thérèse said that “prayer is a surge of the heart.” Do we pray from our pride or from a place of humility? The Catechism tells us that “humility is the foundation of prayer.” In humility we can feel God’s thirst for us, accept his gift of prayer, and pray to him from our heart. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2558-2565. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

St. Thérèse said that “prayer is a surge of the heart.” Do we pray from our pride or from a place of humility? The Catechism tells us that “humility is the foundation of prayer.” In humility we can feel God’s thirst for us, accept his gift of prayer, and pray to him from our heart. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2558-2565. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 329: The Gift of Prayer (2024)64f252dc-a482-488a-855c-f867fceb42a7Sun, 24 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Gift of Prayer (2024) St. Thérèse said that “prayer is a surge of the heart.” Do we pray from our pride or from a place of humility? The Catechism tells us that “humility is the foundation of prayer.” In humility we can feel God’s thirst for us, accept his gift of prayer, and pray to him from our heart. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2558-2565. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

St. Thérèse said that “prayer is a surge of the heart.” Do we pray from our pride or from a place of humility? The Catechism tells us that “humility is the foundation of prayer.” In humility we can feel God’s thirst for us, accept his gift of prayer, and pray to him from our heart. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2558-2565. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 329: The Gift of Prayer (2024)8924cfbb-b5ec-4a54-b9b1-3ed0f9f8ad89Sun, 24 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2024)8e338e79-99c6-4a39-b43d-8fd6379e33e6Sun, 24 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2024)364ab265-4b57-4404-ab3e-1fc0d4bb44dcSun, 24 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2024)98da8d79-e67c-46b0-8311-a0b4309bfee1Sun, 24 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Hole in the RoofJackson stood in the backyard, looking up at the roof of his house. It was a busy place. A remodeling crew climbed up and down ladders, working on the rectangular-shaped hole in the roof. "Having a skylight will really brighten up our dark kitchen," said Dad as he joined him. "This reminds me of a Bible story we learned about in church last week," Jackson said as he watched the workers carefully lifting the window. "It was about four men who brought their sick friend to Jesus. They cut a hole in the roof and let him down through it to where Jesus was."Dad nodded. "I know the story. There was such a crowd around the house that they couldn't get the paralyzed man in through the door.""Even with power tools, it's a big job to cut a hole in the roof," said Jackson, standing back to watch the men work. "My teacher said that in Bible times, roofs would have been flatter with stairs going to the top." After a moment, Jackson sighed. "Anyway, the story made me kind of sad. Cole and I talked about how we wish we could be like those men and take Evan to Jesus to be healed."Dad gave him a sad smile. "You can do that in prayer," he replied."We have, but Evan still has cancer," said Jackson. "Doesn't Jesus heal anymore?""Yes, Jesus still heals," Dad assured him. "Sometimes He uses doctors to do that; other times He heals with a miracle. But sometimes--like with your grandmother--He brings the person to be in His presence in heaven, fully and forever, where there is no sickness."Jackson wasn't satisfied. "But is there anything Cole and I can do to help Evan besides pray?" "Visit him whenever you can," replied Dad. "And tell him about things like the skylight and what's going on at school and church. If I were sick, it would make me feel better just to know I had friends who would gladly put me on a stretcher, carry me up to the roof, and cut a hole to get me to Jesus. Let Evan know that since you can't do that, you'll keep on taking him to Jesus in your prayers." –Ruth McQuilkin

Jackson stood in the backyard, looking up at the roof of his house. It was a busy place. A remodeling crew climbed up and down ladders, working on the rectangular-shaped hole in the roof. "Having a skylight will really brighten up our dark kitchen," said Dad as he joined him. "This reminds me of a Bible story we learned about in church last week," Jackson said as he watched the workers carefully lifting the window. "It was about four men who brought their sick friend to Jesus. They cut a hole in the roof and let him down through it to where Jesus was."Dad nodded. "I know the story. There was such a crowd around the house that they couldn't get the paralyzed man in through the door.""Even with power tools, it's a big job to cut a hole in the roof," said Jackson, standing back to watch the men work. "My teacher said that in Bible times, roofs would have been flatter with stairs going to the top." After a moment, Jackson sighed. "Anyway, the story made me kind of sad. Cole and I talked about how we wish we could be like those men and take Evan to Jesus to be healed."Dad gave him a sad smile. "You can do that in prayer," he replied."We have, but Evan still has cancer," said Jackson. "Doesn't Jesus heal anymore?""Yes, Jesus still heals," Dad assured him. "Sometimes He uses doctors to do that; other times He heals with a miracle. But sometimes--like with your grandmother--He brings the person to be in His presence in heaven, fully and forever, where there is no sickness."Jackson wasn't satisfied. "But is there anything Cole and I can do to help Evan besides pray?" "Visit him whenever you can," replied Dad. "And tell him about things like the skylight and what's going on at school and church. If I were sick, it would make me feel better just to know I had friends who would gladly put me on a stretcher, carry me up to the roof, and cut a hole to get me to Jesus. Let Evan know that since you can't do that, you'll keep on taking him to Jesus in your prayers." –Ruth McQuilkin

A Hole in the Roofc83e14bc-0bdc-43cb-9d89-eb0ff57ff2c4Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Hole in the Roof Bible Reading: Mark 2:1-12 Jackson stood in the backyard, looking up at the roof of his house. It was a busy place. A remodeling crew climbed up and down ladders, working on the rectangular-shaped hole in the roof. “Having a skylight will really brighten up our dark kitchen,” said Dad as he joined him. “This reminds me of a Bible story we learned about in church last week,” Jackson said as he watched the workers carefully lifting the window. “It was about four men who brought their sick friend to Jesus. They cut a hole in the roof and let him down through it to where Jesus was.” Dad nodded. “I know the story. There was such a crowd around the house that they couldn’t get the paralyzed man in through the door.” “Even with power tools, it’s a big job to cut a hole in the roof,” said Jackson, standing back to watch the men work. “My teacher said that in Bible times, roofs would have been flatter with stairs going to the top.” After a moment, Jackson sighed. “Anyway, the story made me kind of sad. Cole and I talked about how we wish we could be like those men and take Evan to Jesus to be healed.” Dad gave him a sad smile. “You can do that in prayer,” he replied. “We have, but Evan still has cancer,” said Jackson. “Doesn’t Jesus heal anymore?” “Yes, Jesus still heals,” Dad assured him. “Sometimes He uses doctors to do that; other times He heals with a miracle. But sometimes–like with your grandmother–He brings the person to be in His presence in heaven, fully and forever, where there is no sickness.” Jackson wasn’t satisfied. “But is there anything Cole and I can do to help Evan besides pray?” “Visit him whenever you can,” replied Dad. “And tell him about things like the skylight and what’s going on at school and church. If I were sick, it would make me feel better just to know I had friends who would gladly put me on a stretcher, carry me up to the roof, and cut a hole to get me to Jesus. Let Evan know that since you can’t do that, you’ll keep on taking him to Jesus in your prayers.” –Ruth McQuilkin How About You?Do you have a friend or relative who is very ill? Do you feel like there’s nothing you can do to help? You can pray for that person, trusting God to work in the best possible way. Jesus is with us when we’re hurting, and He listens to our prayers. You can also encourage that person by sending cards or messages and visiting them. Do what you can to let them know you care–and that Jesus does too. Today’s Key Verse:Comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. (NKJV) (1 Thessalonians 5:14) Today’s Key Thought:Comfort those who are sick

Bible Reading: Mark 2:1-12 Jackson stood in the backyard, looking up at the roof of his house. It was a busy place. A remodeling crew climbed up and down ladders, working on the rectangular-shaped hole in the roof. “Having a skylight will really brighten up our dark kitchen,” said Dad as he joined him. “This reminds me of a Bible story we learned about in church last week,” Jackson said as he watched the workers carefully lifting the window. “It was about four men who brought their sick friend to Jesus. They cut a hole in the roof and let him down through it to where Jesus was.” Dad nodded. “I know the story. There was such a crowd around the house that they couldn’t get the paralyzed man in through the door.” “Even with power tools, it’s a big job to cut a hole in the roof,” said Jackson, standing back to watch the men work. “My teacher said that in Bible times, roofs would have been flatter with stairs going to the top.” After a moment, Jackson sighed. “Anyway, the story made me kind of sad. Cole and I talked about how we wish we could be like those men and take Evan to Jesus to be healed.” Dad gave him a sad smile. “You can do that in prayer,” he replied. “We have, but Evan still has cancer,” said Jackson. “Doesn’t Jesus heal anymore?” “Yes, Jesus still heals,” Dad assured him. “Sometimes He uses doctors to do that; other times He heals with a miracle. But sometimes–like with your grandmother–He brings the person to be in His presence in heaven, fully and forever, where there is no sickness.” Jackson wasn’t satisfied. “But is there anything Cole and I can do to help Evan besides pray?” “Visit him whenever you can,” replied Dad. “And tell him about things like the skylight and what’s going on at school and church. If I were sick, it would make me feel better just to know I had friends who would gladly put me on a stretcher, carry me up to the roof, and cut a hole to get me to Jesus. Let Evan know that since you can’t do that, you’ll keep on taking him to Jesus in your prayers.” –Ruth McQuilkin How About You?Do you have a friend or relative who is very ill? Do you feel like there’s nothing you can do to help? You can pray for that person, trusting God to work in the best possible way. Jesus is with us when we’re hurting, and He listens to our prayers. You can also encourage that person by sending cards or messages and visiting them. Do what you can to let them know you care–and that Jesus does too. Today’s Key Verse:Comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. (NKJV) (1 Thessalonians 5:14) Today’s Key Thought:Comfort those who are sick

A Hole in the Roof a294d15e-eb92-4777-8fc0-c4acb308c039Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/24/24 Made for Worship: Glorifying the Lord by Your Life Miss the Livestream? Wanting to Donate? Make a Donation: http://www.bulldogcatholic.org https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Watch the Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTybyJQuDQY Homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King. The Mass is the fuel for our life in the world...and our life in the world is an extension of the Mass. The words, "The Lord be with you" are meant to prepare us for great things...dangerous things. When we hear them at the end of Mass, they prepare us to bring what we've done at the altar out to the world. Mass Readings from November 24, 2024: Daniel 7:13-14 Psalms 93:1, 1-2, 5Revelation 1:5-8 John 18:33b-37

Miss the Livestream? Wanting to Donate? Make a Donation: http://www.bulldogcatholic.org https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Watch the Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTybyJQuDQY Homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King. The Mass is the fuel for our life in the world...and our life in the world is an extension of the Mass. The words, "The Lord be with you" are meant to prepare us for great things...dangerous things. When we hear them at the end of Mass, they prepare us to bring what we've done at the altar out to the world. Mass Readings from November 24, 2024: Daniel 7:13-14 Psalms 93:1, 1-2, 5Revelation 1:5-8 John 18:33b-37

full11/24/24 Made for Worship: Glorifying the Lord by Your Life1b8bc54e-282f-41eb-9ae0-224b1554e15aSat, 23 Nov 2024 11:30:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/24/24 Made for Worship: Glorifying the Lord by Your Life Miss the Livestream? Wanting to Donate? Make a Donation: http://www.bulldogcatholic.org https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Watch the Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTybyJQuDQY Homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King. The Mass is the fuel for our life in the world...and our life in the world is an extension of the Mass. The words, "The Lord be with you" are meant to prepare us for great things...dangerous things. When we hear them at the end of Mass, they prepare us to bring what we've done at the altar out to the world. Mass Readings from November 24, 2024: Daniel 7:13-14 Psalms 93:1, 1-2, 5Revelation 1:5-8 John 18:33b-37

Miss the Livestream? Wanting to Donate? Make a Donation: http://www.bulldogcatholic.org https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Watch the Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTybyJQuDQY Homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King. The Mass is the fuel for our life in the world...and our life in the world is an extension of the Mass. The words, "The Lord be with you" are meant to prepare us for great things...dangerous things. When we hear them at the end of Mass, they prepare us to bring what we've done at the altar out to the world. Mass Readings from November 24, 2024: Daniel 7:13-14 Psalms 93:1, 1-2, 5Revelation 1:5-8 John 18:33b-37

full11/24/24 Made for Worship: Glorifying the Lord by Your Life5fe6f0d1-9286-4d5b-8239-090d598d493cSat, 23 Nov 2024 11:30:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2024)b51d8d46-3da9-48e2-8a06-c6a996be35ecSat, 23 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: How We Pray (Part 4 Intro w/ Sr. Miriam James Heidland) (2024) In this fourth and final pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we learn how to take everything we’ve absorbed this year and apply it to our relationship with God through prayer. Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about how to pray, some common obstacles to prayer, and some of the incredible fruits of prayer that await us if we put the next thirty-seven days of guidance into action. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this fourth and final pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we learn how to take everything we’ve absorbed this year and apply it to our relationship with God through prayer. Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about how to pray, some common obstacles to prayer, and some of the incredible fruits of prayer that await us if we put the next thirty-seven days of guidance into action. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 328: How We Pray (Part 4 Intro w/ Sr. Miriam James Heidland) (2024)675acdd5-9b09-4015-8c0a-385351781668Sat, 23 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: How We Pray (Part 4 Intro w/ Sr. Miriam James Heidland) (2024) In this fourth and final pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we learn how to take everything we’ve absorbed this year and apply it to our relationship with God through prayer. Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about how to pray, some common obstacles to prayer, and some of the incredible fruits of prayer that await us if we put the next thirty-seven days of guidance into action. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this fourth and final pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we learn how to take everything we’ve absorbed this year and apply it to our relationship with God through prayer. Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about how to pray, some common obstacles to prayer, and some of the incredible fruits of prayer that await us if we put the next thirty-seven days of guidance into action. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 328: How We Pray (Part 4 Intro w/ Sr. Miriam James Heidland) (2024)18976b95-e08c-49da-9e13-f5ade76ca853Sat, 23 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2024)e109739d-0b7f-4a19-b6a9-9fe262440f4cSat, 23 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2024)509bef65-66d9-4536-83e3-49eb0bc6566fSat, 23 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2024)5a37b9c0-5db9-4517-a304-53aba1e0b87fSat, 23 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThey Didn’t Know HimDamon leaned back in his chair and started whistling. "Done with your math already?" Mom asked."Yep. I'm the fastest fourth grader in this school!"Mom laughed. "You're the only fourth grader. I know it's time for your break, but could you play with Letty for a little bit while I make lunch?" Damon nodded and sat down on the living room floor. Letty set her coloring book aside and sat down next to him. Damon took some fence from Letty's toy barn and made a fenced area. He had already built some block houses while playing with Letty that morning. He found a farmer and construction worker and put them inside the town's walls. Damon took the construction worker and said in a deep voice, "This is the best town I've ever made. We need more people for my town."Letty picked up the farmer and pushed the construction worker aside. "It's not your town. It's mine. And there's not enough room for you here."Damon jumped his construction worker up on a wall. "What? I put the walls up and made the houses and I even put you here, Miss Farmer. What do you mean?"Letty turned the farmer's back to Damon's construction worker and said, "I'm sorry, but you have to leave."Mom stood in the doorway and said, "This reminds me of what we read in the Bible this morning."Damon got up from the floor. "You mean the part about Jesus coming to His own people and they wouldn't receive Him, even though He made them and the whole world?""Yes," Mom answered. "They didn't believe Jesus was who He said He was. But after Jesus died on the cross and rose again, His disciples convinced them that Jesus was both Lord over everything and the one sent to save them. When they realized they'd rejected the Son of God, some of them asked for forgiveness and trusted Jesus to save them."Letty's little farmer drove her tractor through a fence. "Can you help me, Damon?" she pleaded. "It's broken!"As Damon put the fence back up, Mom said, "At least she knows who to call for help." –Laura Roesler

Damon leaned back in his chair and started whistling. "Done with your math already?" Mom asked."Yep. I'm the fastest fourth grader in this school!"Mom laughed. "You're the only fourth grader. I know it's time for your break, but could you play with Letty for a little bit while I make lunch?" Damon nodded and sat down on the living room floor. Letty set her coloring book aside and sat down next to him. Damon took some fence from Letty's toy barn and made a fenced area. He had already built some block houses while playing with Letty that morning. He found a farmer and construction worker and put them inside the town's walls. Damon took the construction worker and said in a deep voice, "This is the best town I've ever made. We need more people for my town."Letty picked up the farmer and pushed the construction worker aside. "It's not your town. It's mine. And there's not enough room for you here."Damon jumped his construction worker up on a wall. "What? I put the walls up and made the houses and I even put you here, Miss Farmer. What do you mean?"Letty turned the farmer's back to Damon's construction worker and said, "I'm sorry, but you have to leave."Mom stood in the doorway and said, "This reminds me of what we read in the Bible this morning."Damon got up from the floor. "You mean the part about Jesus coming to His own people and they wouldn't receive Him, even though He made them and the whole world?""Yes," Mom answered. "They didn't believe Jesus was who He said He was. But after Jesus died on the cross and rose again, His disciples convinced them that Jesus was both Lord over everything and the one sent to save them. When they realized they'd rejected the Son of God, some of them asked for forgiveness and trusted Jesus to save them."Letty's little farmer drove her tractor through a fence. "Can you help me, Damon?" she pleaded. "It's broken!"As Damon put the fence back up, Mom said, "At least she knows who to call for help." –Laura Roesler

They Didn’t Know Himef460135-b761-4dbc-8573-a4c3f9c5791cSat, 23 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags They Didn’t Know Him Bible Reading: John 1:9-13; Acts 2:36-39; Romans 10:13 Damon leaned back in his chair and started whistling. “Done with your math already?” Mom asked. “Yep. I’m the fastest fourth grader in this school!” Mom laughed. “You’re the only fourth grader. I know it’s time for your break, but could you play with Letty for a little bit while I make lunch?” Damon nodded and sat down on the living room floor. Letty set her coloring book aside and sat down next to him. Damon took some fence from Letty’s toy barn and made a fenced area. He had already built some block houses while playing with Letty that morning. He found a farmer and construction worker and put them inside the town’s walls. Damon took the construction worker and said in a deep voice, “This is the best town I’ve ever made. We need more people for my town.” Letty picked up the farmer and pushed the construction worker aside. “It’s not your town. It’s mine. And there’s not enough room for you here.” Damon jumped his construction worker up on a wall. “What? I put the walls up and made the houses and I even put you here, Miss Farmer. What do you mean?” Letty turned the farmer’s back to Damon’s construction worker and said, “I’m sorry, but you have to leave.” Mom stood in the doorway and said, “This reminds me of what we read in the Bible this morning.” Damon got up from the floor. “You mean the part about Jesus coming to His own people and they wouldn’t receive Him, even though He made them and the whole world?” “Yes,” Mom answered. “They didn’t believe Jesus was who He said He was. But after Jesus died on the cross and rose again, His disciples convinced them that Jesus was both Lord over everything and the one sent to save them. When they realized they’d rejected the Son of God, some of them asked for forgiveness and trusted Jesus to save them.” Letty’s little farmer drove her tractor through a fence. “Can you help me, Damon?” she pleaded. “It’s broken!” As Damon put the fence back up, Mom said, “At least she knows who to call for help.” –Laura Roesler How About You?Do you know that Jesus made you and the whole world? The Bible says that all things were made by God through Jesus. He has power over everything, yet Jesus became human and died for our sins so we could be saved. Have you trusted Him as your Lord and Savior? The Bible says that anyone who calls on the name of the Lord and receives Jesus as their Savior becomes a child of God. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:He was in the world, and the world was made through him, and the world did not know him. (NKJV) (John 1:10) Today’s Key Thought:Trust Jesus as Lord and Savior

Bible Reading: John 1:9-13; Acts 2:36-39; Romans 10:13 Damon leaned back in his chair and started whistling. “Done with your math already?” Mom asked. “Yep. I’m the fastest fourth grader in this school!” Mom laughed. “You’re the only fourth grader. I know it’s time for your break, but could you play with Letty for a little bit while I make lunch?” Damon nodded and sat down on the living room floor. Letty set her coloring book aside and sat down next to him. Damon took some fence from Letty’s toy barn and made a fenced area. He had already built some block houses while playing with Letty that morning. He found a farmer and construction worker and put them inside the town’s walls. Damon took the construction worker and said in a deep voice, “This is the best town I’ve ever made. We need more people for my town.” Letty picked up the farmer and pushed the construction worker aside. “It’s not your town. It’s mine. And there’s not enough room for you here.” Damon jumped his construction worker up on a wall. “What? I put the walls up and made the houses and I even put you here, Miss Farmer. What do you mean?” Letty turned the farmer’s back to Damon’s construction worker and said, “I’m sorry, but you have to leave.” Mom stood in the doorway and said, “This reminds me of what we read in the Bible this morning.” Damon got up from the floor. “You mean the part about Jesus coming to His own people and they wouldn’t receive Him, even though He made them and the whole world?” “Yes,” Mom answered. “They didn’t believe Jesus was who He said He was. But after Jesus died on the cross and rose again, His disciples convinced them that Jesus was both Lord over everything and the one sent to save them. When they realized they’d rejected the Son of God, some of them asked for forgiveness and trusted Jesus to save them.” Letty’s little farmer drove her tractor through a fence. “Can you help me, Damon?” she pleaded. “It’s broken!” As Damon put the fence back up, Mom said, “At least she knows who to call for help.” –Laura Roesler How About You?Do you know that Jesus made you and the whole world? The Bible says that all things were made by God through Jesus. He has power over everything, yet Jesus became human and died for our sins so we could be saved. Have you trusted Him as your Lord and Savior? The Bible says that anyone who calls on the name of the Lord and receives Jesus as their Savior becomes a child of God. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:He was in the world, and the world was made through him, and the world did not know him. (NKJV) (John 1:10) Today’s Key Thought:Trust Jesus as Lord and Savior

They Didn’t Know Him b7299704-8718-42d8-8b1f-781dfe52b277Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBryce Crawford | Girls Gone Biblehiii GGB:) in this episode we chat with Bruce Crawford about finding Jesus, his journey to social media, street preaching, miraculous healings from the Lord and how to date the Christian way. we love you so so so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hiii GGB:) in this episode we chat with Bruce Crawford about finding Jesus, his journey to social media, street preaching, miraculous healings from the Lord and how to date the Christian way. we love you so so so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullBryce Crawford | Girls Gone Biblea680ea5a-d092-4ea4-82a5-f1804ae31185Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +00003632https://216.73.216.191/allTagsmeditating with the Spirit of GodHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost spends time meditating with the Spirit of God through worship, prayer, and simply just seeking Him. God wants to reach you and He wants you to have a fresh awareness of the Holy Spirit. We hope this episode and time together encourages you to be still and sit in His presence. "Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them." John 14:21 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost spends time meditating with the Spirit of God through worship, prayer, and simply just seeking Him. God wants to reach you and He wants you to have a fresh awareness of the Holy Spirit. We hope this episode and time together encourages you to be still and sit in His presence. "Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them." John 14:21 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullmeditating with the Spirit of God272d54d5-220d-484f-a7bd-050b3a124869Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +00001484https://216.73.216.191/allTagsmeditating with the Spirit of GodHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost spends time meditating with the Spirit of God through worship, prayer, and simply just seeking Him. God wants to reach you and He wants you to have a fresh awareness of the Holy Spirit. We hope this episode and time together encourages you to be still and sit in His presence. "Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them." John 14:21 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost spends time meditating with the Spirit of God through worship, prayer, and simply just seeking Him. God wants to reach you and He wants you to have a fresh awareness of the Holy Spirit. We hope this episode and time together encourages you to be still and sit in His presence. "Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them." John 14:21 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullmeditating with the Spirit of God94bc7d8f-1049-408e-aa8c-f12d7ee1884dFri, 22 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 188: The Real Reason You're Always Tired: Professor Guy Leschziner In this moment, the world-renowned expert in Neurology and Sleep Medicine, Professor Guy Leschziner outline why sleep is crucial to every aspect of your life, and the biggest mistake people make when it comes to get a good night’s sleep. Humans spend a third of their lives sleeping, however science still understands very little about it. Guy says that sleep is of fundamental importance to humans otherwise evolution would have removed it. Despite its importance, Guy thinks that people underestimate the power of sleep. He’s says that too often people make lifestyle choices that ensure they will have the worst possible sleep, which can then impact everything from their immune system, cardiovascular system, and mental health. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//HrQyIkjaIOb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link//QMALvueaIOb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Guy Leschziner: https://www.guyleschziner.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the world-renowned expert in Neurology and Sleep Medicine, Professor Guy Leschziner outline why sleep is crucial to every aspect of your life, and the biggest mistake people make when it comes to get a good night’s sleep. Humans spend a third of their lives sleeping, however science still understands very little about it. Guy says that sleep is of fundamental importance to humans otherwise evolution would have removed it. Despite its importance, Guy thinks that people underestimate the power of sleep. He’s says that too often people make lifestyle choices that ensure they will have the worst possible sleep, which can then impact everything from their immune system, cardiovascular system, and mental health. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//HrQyIkjaIOb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link//QMALvueaIOb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Guy Leschziner: https://www.guyleschziner.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 188: The Real Reason You're Always Tired: Professor Guy Leschziner ffca533d-6c2f-4673-ac9c-b952fcb4c7b3Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000636https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2024) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2024)463938bf-8c17-4504-8340-922b32de877dFri, 22 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Poverty of Heart (2024) Where should we find consolation? It&#39;s essential to remember that our ultimate goal and true source of happiness is God. With this in mind, Fr. Mike emphasizes the need to detach ourselves from worldly possessions and strive to be channels of God&#39;s grace. By doing so, when we receive blessings, we can in turn become a blessing to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2544-2557. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Where should we find consolation? It&#39;s essential to remember that our ultimate goal and true source of happiness is God. With this in mind, Fr. Mike emphasizes the need to detach ourselves from worldly possessions and strive to be channels of God&#39;s grace. By doing so, when we receive blessings, we can in turn become a blessing to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2544-2557. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 327: Poverty of Heart (2024)2133df6d-d464-43c6-beeb-bea798c96186Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Poverty of Heart (2024) Where should we find consolation? It&#39;s essential to remember that our ultimate goal and true source of happiness is God. With this in mind, Fr. Mike emphasizes the need to detach ourselves from worldly possessions and strive to be channels of God&#39;s grace. By doing so, when we receive blessings, we can in turn become a blessing to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2544-2557. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Where should we find consolation? It&#39;s essential to remember that our ultimate goal and true source of happiness is God. With this in mind, Fr. Mike emphasizes the need to detach ourselves from worldly possessions and strive to be channels of God&#39;s grace. By doing so, when we receive blessings, we can in turn become a blessing to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2544-2557. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 327: Poverty of Heart (2024)a4c05f5a-4355-43ac-b7f2-d29619f5641bFri, 22 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2024) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2024)4c03306e-0ec1-4dd8-a710-df15c793d5bfFri, 22 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2024) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2024)af3f51a1-1e2b-4e45-866b-0189ba748ca5Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2024) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2024)50f0ffba-3ec1-40f8-8bd3-578064efd119Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKindness for Kindness"Isaac, I need you to go to Aunt Jane's house and give her this book. She needs it for her class tonight." Isaac groaned. He used to like walking to Aunt Jane's house. But now mean Mr. Tindall spent a lot of time in his yard, and he always scowled at Isaac. And recently a new family moved into the neighborhood, and they had a gigantic, growly dog. Isaac usually liked dogs--but not this one.Mom seemed to sense Isaac's thoughts and looked out the window. "No dogs in sight, Isaac. And give Mr. Tindall a chance."Isaac took the book and started up the sidewalk, but sure enough, the growly dog bounded down the driveway. Isaac took off as quickly as he could."What's wrong, Isaac?" Aunt Jane asked when he shot through the door."That--that--dog!" Isaac could hardly breathe. "He's mean!""That's Riley," said Aunt Jane. "He just looks mean. Wait! I have an idea." She went to the kitchen and came back with a handful of dog biscuits. "Here, take some dog biscuits, and when Riley runs out, throw them to him!"Isaac took the biscuits and headed home. Sure enough, the growly dog came running down the driveway. "Here, Riley," Isaac called and tossed him the biscuits. Riley happily chomped away and Isaac hurried the rest of the way home, not even noticing Mr. Tindall's scowl as he walked by."Everything go okay?" Mom asked Isaac when he got home."I guess," said Isaac. "I gave Riley some dog biscuits, so he wasn't growly.""Hmm," said Mom. "Maybe you should try that with Mr. Tindall." "Throw Mr. Tindall dog biscuits?" Isaac asked. "Oh, wait--you mean that maybe if I did something nice for Mr. Tindall, he wouldn't scowl at me anymore." "Exactly," said Mom. "But even if it didn't stop him from scowling, you'd be showing him the love of Jesus. He tells us to be kind to others even when they're not kind to us because He showed us that kind of love by dying for our sins when we were His enemies."The next day, Isaac went back to Aunt Jane's to get the book. But before he went, he grabbed another handful of dog biscuits--and in the other hand he carefully carried a plate of cookies for Mr. Tindall.–Linda Weddle

"Isaac, I need you to go to Aunt Jane's house and give her this book. She needs it for her class tonight." Isaac groaned. He used to like walking to Aunt Jane's house. But now mean Mr. Tindall spent a lot of time in his yard, and he always scowled at Isaac. And recently a new family moved into the neighborhood, and they had a gigantic, growly dog. Isaac usually liked dogs--but not this one.Mom seemed to sense Isaac's thoughts and looked out the window. "No dogs in sight, Isaac. And give Mr. Tindall a chance."Isaac took the book and started up the sidewalk, but sure enough, the growly dog bounded down the driveway. Isaac took off as quickly as he could."What's wrong, Isaac?" Aunt Jane asked when he shot through the door."That--that--dog!" Isaac could hardly breathe. "He's mean!""That's Riley," said Aunt Jane. "He just looks mean. Wait! I have an idea." She went to the kitchen and came back with a handful of dog biscuits. "Here, take some dog biscuits, and when Riley runs out, throw them to him!"Isaac took the biscuits and headed home. Sure enough, the growly dog came running down the driveway. "Here, Riley," Isaac called and tossed him the biscuits. Riley happily chomped away and Isaac hurried the rest of the way home, not even noticing Mr. Tindall's scowl as he walked by."Everything go okay?" Mom asked Isaac when he got home."I guess," said Isaac. "I gave Riley some dog biscuits, so he wasn't growly.""Hmm," said Mom. "Maybe you should try that with Mr. Tindall." "Throw Mr. Tindall dog biscuits?" Isaac asked. "Oh, wait--you mean that maybe if I did something nice for Mr. Tindall, he wouldn't scowl at me anymore." "Exactly," said Mom. "But even if it didn't stop him from scowling, you'd be showing him the love of Jesus. He tells us to be kind to others even when they're not kind to us because He showed us that kind of love by dying for our sins when we were His enemies."The next day, Isaac went back to Aunt Jane's to get the book. But before he went, he grabbed another handful of dog biscuits--and in the other hand he carefully carried a plate of cookies for Mr. Tindall.–Linda Weddle

Kindness for Kindnesscd1ad503-1eb6-4ed0-bf0d-6cf1a368615bFri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Kindness for Kindness Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-8; Ephesians 4:20–5:2 “Isaac, I need you to go to Aunt Jane’s house and give her this book. She needs it for her class tonight.” Isaac groaned. He used to like walking to Aunt Jane’s house. But now mean Mr. Tindall spent a lot of time in his yard, and he always scowled at Isaac. And recently a new family moved into the neighborhood, and they had a gigantic, growly dog. Isaac usually liked dogs–but not this one. Mom seemed to sense Isaac’s thoughts and looked out the window. “No dogs in sight, Isaac. And give Mr. Tindall a chance.” Isaac took the book and started up the sidewalk, but sure enough, the growly dog bounded down the driveway. Isaac took off as quickly as he could. “What’s wrong, Isaac?” Aunt Jane asked when he shot through the door. “That–that–dog!” Isaac could hardly breathe. “He’s mean!” “That’s Riley,” said Aunt Jane. “He just looks mean. Wait! I have an idea.” She went to the kitchen and came back with a handful of dog biscuits. “Here, take some dog biscuits, and when Riley runs out, throw them to him!” Isaac took the biscuits and headed home. Sure enough, the growly dog came running down the driveway. “Here, Riley,” Isaac called and tossed him the biscuits. Riley happily chomped away and Isaac hurried the rest of the way home, not even noticing Mr. Tindall’s scowl as he walked by. “Everything go okay?” Mom asked Isaac when he got home. “I guess,” said Isaac. “I gave Riley some dog biscuits, so he wasn’t growly.” “Hmm,” said Mom. “Maybe you should try that with Mr. Tindall.” “Throw Mr. Tindall dog biscuits?” Isaac asked. “Oh, wait–you mean that maybe if I did something nice for Mr. Tindall, he wouldn’t scowl at me anymore.” “Exactly,” said Mom. “But even if it didn’t stop him from scowling, you’d be showing him the love of Jesus. He tells us to be kind to others even when they’re not kind to us because He showed us that kind of love by dying for our sins when we were His enemies.” The next day, Isaac went back to Aunt Jane’s to get the book. But before he went, he grabbed another handful of dog biscuits–and in the other hand he carefully carried a plate of cookies for Mr. Tindall. –Linda Weddle How About You?Do you avoid certain people because you think they’re mean? Have you tried showing them kindness instead? Even if they’re not nice back to you right away–or ever–God says to show kindness toward everyone because He showed kindness to you by sending Jesus to die for your sins. Show kindness to others and ask God to use it to touch their hearts. Today’s Key Verse:And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. (NKJV) (Ephesians 4:32) Today’s Key Thought:Show kindness to others

Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-8; Ephesians 4:20–5:2 “Isaac, I need you to go to Aunt Jane’s house and give her this book. She needs it for her class tonight.” Isaac groaned. He used to like walking to Aunt Jane’s house. But now mean Mr. Tindall spent a lot of time in his yard, and he always scowled at Isaac. And recently a new family moved into the neighborhood, and they had a gigantic, growly dog. Isaac usually liked dogs–but not this one. Mom seemed to sense Isaac’s thoughts and looked out the window. “No dogs in sight, Isaac. And give Mr. Tindall a chance.” Isaac took the book and started up the sidewalk, but sure enough, the growly dog bounded down the driveway. Isaac took off as quickly as he could. “What’s wrong, Isaac?” Aunt Jane asked when he shot through the door. “That–that–dog!” Isaac could hardly breathe. “He’s mean!” “That’s Riley,” said Aunt Jane. “He just looks mean. Wait! I have an idea.” She went to the kitchen and came back with a handful of dog biscuits. “Here, take some dog biscuits, and when Riley runs out, throw them to him!” Isaac took the biscuits and headed home. Sure enough, the growly dog came running down the driveway. “Here, Riley,” Isaac called and tossed him the biscuits. Riley happily chomped away and Isaac hurried the rest of the way home, not even noticing Mr. Tindall’s scowl as he walked by. “Everything go okay?” Mom asked Isaac when he got home. “I guess,” said Isaac. “I gave Riley some dog biscuits, so he wasn’t growly.” “Hmm,” said Mom. “Maybe you should try that with Mr. Tindall.” “Throw Mr. Tindall dog biscuits?” Isaac asked. “Oh, wait–you mean that maybe if I did something nice for Mr. Tindall, he wouldn’t scowl at me anymore.” “Exactly,” said Mom. “But even if it didn’t stop him from scowling, you’d be showing him the love of Jesus. He tells us to be kind to others even when they’re not kind to us because He showed us that kind of love by dying for our sins when we were His enemies.” The next day, Isaac went back to Aunt Jane’s to get the book. But before he went, he grabbed another handful of dog biscuits–and in the other hand he carefully carried a plate of cookies for Mr. Tindall. –Linda Weddle How About You?Do you avoid certain people because you think they’re mean? Have you tried showing them kindness instead? Even if they’re not nice back to you right away–or ever–God says to show kindness toward everyone because He showed kindness to you by sending Jesus to die for your sins. Show kindness to others and ask God to use it to touch their hearts. Today’s Key Verse:And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. (NKJV) (Ephesians 4:32) Today’s Key Thought:Show kindness to others

Kindness for Kindness 64a0600c-9f92-4d6f-a684-eedf3ed63585Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGGB+ PREVIEWGGB ❤️ we have a preview of GGB+ “Welcome to GGB+ where Ang &amp; Ari, hosts of the Girls Gone Bible podcast, are able to connect with their GGB family in a way they never have. The girls will be uploading home videos of the most raw and vulnerable conversations and fun behind the scenes you can’t get anywhere else. The most inside look into their faith walk and what God is currently doing in their lives. We love you GGB. More than you know.” we hope you join us :) https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/

GGB ❤️ we have a preview of GGB+ “Welcome to GGB+ where Ang &amp; Ari, hosts of the Girls Gone Bible podcast, are able to connect with their GGB family in a way they never have. The girls will be uploading home videos of the most raw and vulnerable conversations and fun behind the scenes you can’t get anywhere else. The most inside look into their faith walk and what God is currently doing in their lives. We love you GGB. More than you know.” we hope you join us :) https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/

fullGGB+ PREVIEW53a19cf6-d0f9-455f-a0b6-0f2cfd3fb1e2Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:15:29 +0000119https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Catholics Should Know About Superstitions Did you know that superstitions are a sin? In this video, Fr. Mike dives into the topic of Friday the 13th and other common superstitions, shedding light on how they can reveal something about our hearts. Often rooted in fear, superstitions are a sin against the First Commandment, showing our desire to control or predict the future. Fr. Mike also discusses how Catholics can sometimes fall into superstition through their approach to saints, prayers, and sacramentals—such as treating the scapular like a good luck charm. He emphasizes that our trust should be placed in God and his goodness above all else.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Did you know that superstitions are a sin? In this video, Fr. Mike dives into the topic of Friday the 13th and other common superstitions, shedding light on how they can reveal something about our hearts. Often rooted in fear, superstitions are a sin against the First Commandment, showing our desire to control or predict the future. Fr. Mike also discusses how Catholics can sometimes fall into superstition through their approach to saints, prayers, and sacramentals—such as treating the scapular like a good luck charm. He emphasizes that our trust should be placed in God and his goodness above all else.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Catholics Should Know About Superstitionsef1b5f2b-24d2-45af-b3f6-1cd74bd7d4adThu, 21 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Catholics Should Know About Superstitions Did you know that superstitions are a sin? In this video, Fr. Mike dives into the topic of Friday the 13th and other common superstitions, shedding light on how they can reveal something about our hearts. Often rooted in fear, superstitions are a sin against the First Commandment, showing our desire to control or predict the future. Fr. Mike also discusses how Catholics can sometimes fall into superstition through their approach to saints, prayers, and sacramentals—such as treating the scapular like a good luck charm. He emphasizes that our trust should be placed in God and his goodness above all else.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Did you know that superstitions are a sin? In this video, Fr. Mike dives into the topic of Friday the 13th and other common superstitions, shedding light on how they can reveal something about our hearts. Often rooted in fear, superstitions are a sin against the First Commandment, showing our desire to control or predict the future. Fr. Mike also discusses how Catholics can sometimes fall into superstition through their approach to saints, prayers, and sacramentals—such as treating the scapular like a good luck charm. He emphasizes that our trust should be placed in God and his goodness above all else.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Catholics Should Know About Superstitionscf369d18-2341-4e14-8399-ff0964c5fd36Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#894 - 1 Maccabees 6:18-63 – Syria Attacks AgainThis episode is part 9 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Syria attacks again and things are looking poor for the Maccabees, until a civil war in Syria forces them to withdraw and return home. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 9 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Syria attacks again and things are looking poor for the Maccabees, until a civil war in Syria forces them to withdraw and return home. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#894 - 1 Maccabees 6:18-63 – Syria Attacks Again4ae3e118-7eed-4c90-ae25-fb4a3940a3e3Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000765https://216.73.216.191/allTags3 Keys to Unlocking a Great LifeEvery action we make is geared towards finding happiness. Every man's quest for happiness often leads to accepting finite pleasures to satisfy an infinite desire. Yet, there exists a path to true fulfillment that aligns with God's will and brings lasting joy. In this episode, John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman reveal three essential keys to living a purposeful and happier life. By intentionally embracing these timeless truths, you'll discover a deeper sense of meaning and happiness in your daily journey. Join us as we explore how to satisfy our deepest desires and unlock the potential for greatness that lies within each of us. In the full extended edition of the show, we go into the hinge that binds each practice and gives it ultimate purpose and meaning. You can access this now by heading over to CatholicGentlemanPlus.com. We love to answer your questions so please send them to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com 🔴 To gain access to the full extended edition of the Catholic Gentleman Show, as well as gain all 18 sessions that help men become better and more equipped in life, head over to https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON TRADITION, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 18 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every action we make is geared towards finding happiness. Every man's quest for happiness often leads to accepting finite pleasures to satisfy an infinite desire. Yet, there exists a path to true fulfillment that aligns with God's will and brings lasting joy. In this episode, John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman reveal three essential keys to living a purposeful and happier life. By intentionally embracing these timeless truths, you'll discover a deeper sense of meaning and happiness in your daily journey. Join us as we explore how to satisfy our deepest desires and unlock the potential for greatness that lies within each of us. In the full extended edition of the show, we go into the hinge that binds each practice and gives it ultimate purpose and meaning. You can access this now by heading over to CatholicGentlemanPlus.com. We love to answer your questions so please send them to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com 🔴 To gain access to the full extended edition of the Catholic Gentleman Show, as well as gain all 18 sessions that help men become better and more equipped in life, head over to https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON TRADITION, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 18 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full3 Keys to Unlocking a Great Life88674616-7d06-4317-925e-7b6c2e715ddbThu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +00003303https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Savings Expert: Are You Under 45? You Probably Aren’t Getting A Pension! Do Not Buy A House! This Is Probably Why You’re Broke! - Jaspreet SinghRevealing what hedge funds and multinational banks don't want you to know about building wealth! Jaspreet Singh is spilling secrets and helping everyday people find financial freedom   Jaspreet Singh is an entrepreneur, former attorney, and financial educator. He is CEO of Minority Mindset Companies and host of the 'Minority Mindset' finance and entrepreneurship YouTube channel.  In this conversation, Jaspreet and Steven discuss topics such as, the impact of spending more than you earn, how to clear credit card debt, why you shouldn’t buy a house, and the 75/15/10 plan to become rich. (00:00) Intro (02:14) Who Should Care About Jaspreet's Message And Why? (03:21) Figuring Out Wealth: Key Differences Between The Wealthy And Everyone Else (08:11) Jaspreet's "Penny Drop" Moment: When It All Made Sense (13:03) Lessons From Starting Early In Business (17:48) Should You Buy A House Or Rent? (24:20) Understanding Opportunity Cost In Financial Decisions (26:28) Is Rent Really Throwing Money Away? (28:13) How To Know If You Can Afford A House (30:59) Do You Know What You're Really Spending? (32:51) Showing Wealth vs. Hiding Wealth: Which Is Better? (38:04) How To Stop Living Paycheck To Paycheck (44:20) Why Sacrificing Can Be So Hard (47:12) Life Struggles And Reckless Financial Decisions (50:17) Jaspreet's Thoughts On Cryptocurrency (55:52) Developing A Money Mindset For Success (59:45) Negative Stereotypes That Hold Us Back From Achieving Success (01:03:05) The "9 Dots" Trivia: Thinking Outside The Box (01:08:50) Facing Barriers On The Path To Financial Freedom (01:11:14) Escaping Financial Barriers: Actionable Steps (01:13:36) Do You Need To Remind Yourself Of Your Mantra? (01:16:34) Money Is A Tool: What Does That Really Mean? (01:20:37) Why It's Important To Recognize Abundant Financial Opportunities (01:22:50) Why It's Your Duty To Become Wealthy (01:23:56) Should We Change Our Investments With Trump In Power? (01:27:50) How To Get Started With Real Estate Investing (01:30:12) Jaspreet's Best Investment Ever (01:35:03) Choosing The Right People: Steve Jobs' Valuable Lesson (01:43:29) The Power Of An Internal Locus Of Control (01:50:18) Elon Musk's Tax Efficiency And Loaning Against Assets (01:54:47) Understanding The Retirement Crisis (01:56:23) How Much Money Do You Really Need To Retire? (02:02:24) Solutions To The Retirement Crisis (02:10:31) Principles For Success In Business (02:15:26) Be Boring And Patient: The Key To Winning In The Money Game (02:19:52) Best Places To Gain Knowledge And Skills (02:21:42) What's The Most Important Thing We Didn't Discuss Today? (02:22:52) The Last Guest Question Follow Jaspreet: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/UZG34SJiGOb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/32z1S6LiGOb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/G33HmeOiGOb  🚀 The 1% Diary is live - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast!  https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Revealing what hedge funds and multinational banks don't want you to know about building wealth! Jaspreet Singh is spilling secrets and helping everyday people find financial freedom   Jaspreet Singh is an entrepreneur, former attorney, and financial educator. He is CEO of Minority Mindset Companies and host of the 'Minority Mindset' finance and entrepreneurship YouTube channel.  In this conversation, Jaspreet and Steven discuss topics such as, the impact of spending more than you earn, how to clear credit card debt, why you shouldn’t buy a house, and the 75/15/10 plan to become rich. (00:00) Intro (02:14) Who Should Care About Jaspreet's Message And Why? (03:21) Figuring Out Wealth: Key Differences Between The Wealthy And Everyone Else (08:11) Jaspreet's "Penny Drop" Moment: When It All Made Sense (13:03) Lessons From Starting Early In Business (17:48) Should You Buy A House Or Rent? (24:20) Understanding Opportunity Cost In Financial Decisions (26:28) Is Rent Really Throwing Money Away? (28:13) How To Know If You Can Afford A House (30:59) Do You Know What You're Really Spending? (32:51) Showing Wealth vs. Hiding Wealth: Which Is Better? (38:04) How To Stop Living Paycheck To Paycheck (44:20) Why Sacrificing Can Be So Hard (47:12) Life Struggles And Reckless Financial Decisions (50:17) Jaspreet's Thoughts On Cryptocurrency (55:52) Developing A Money Mindset For Success (59:45) Negative Stereotypes That Hold Us Back From Achieving Success (01:03:05) The "9 Dots" Trivia: Thinking Outside The Box (01:08:50) Facing Barriers On The Path To Financial Freedom (01:11:14) Escaping Financial Barriers: Actionable Steps (01:13:36) Do You Need To Remind Yourself Of Your Mantra? (01:16:34) Money Is A Tool: What Does That Really Mean? (01:20:37) Why It's Important To Recognize Abundant Financial Opportunities (01:22:50) Why It's Your Duty To Become Wealthy (01:23:56) Should We Change Our Investments With Trump In Power? (01:27:50) How To Get Started With Real Estate Investing (01:30:12) Jaspreet's Best Investment Ever (01:35:03) Choosing The Right People: Steve Jobs' Valuable Lesson (01:43:29) The Power Of An Internal Locus Of Control (01:50:18) Elon Musk's Tax Efficiency And Loaning Against Assets (01:54:47) Understanding The Retirement Crisis (01:56:23) How Much Money Do You Really Need To Retire? (02:02:24) Solutions To The Retirement Crisis (02:10:31) Principles For Success In Business (02:15:26) Be Boring And Patient: The Key To Winning In The Money Game (02:19:52) Best Places To Gain Knowledge And Skills (02:21:42) What's The Most Important Thing We Didn't Discuss Today? (02:22:52) The Last Guest Question Follow Jaspreet: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/UZG34SJiGOb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/32z1S6LiGOb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/G33HmeOiGOb  🚀 The 1% Diary is live - and it won’t be around for long, so act fast!  https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-reads Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Savings Expert: Are You Under 45? You Probably Aren’t Getting A Pension! Do Not Buy A House! This Is Probably Why You’re Broke! - Jaspreet Singhecbf261b-5295-4872-8239-40f7fbe0269dThu, 21 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +00008967https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2024)4ac01120-0ffc-43cb-a2e9-d9fac5741fedThu, 21 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Envy and Jealousy (2024) Envy is “the diabolical sin,” says St. Augustine. Christians should better understand this capital sin, its manifestations, and the temptation toward envy of God and neighbor. In this episode, Fr. Mike considers jealousy and envy, noting man&#39;s desire to covet and lust. He explains that the tenth commandment develops and completes the ninth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2534-2543. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Envy is “the diabolical sin,” says St. Augustine. Christians should better understand this capital sin, its manifestations, and the temptation toward envy of God and neighbor. In this episode, Fr. Mike considers jealousy and envy, noting man&#39;s desire to covet and lust. He explains that the tenth commandment develops and completes the ninth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2534-2543. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 326: Envy and Jealousy (2024)d1ebb84d-ac86-43ec-ad49-231b0f044496Thu, 21 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Envy and Jealousy (2024) Envy is “the diabolical sin,” says St. Augustine. Christians should better understand this capital sin, its manifestations, and the temptation toward envy of God and neighbor. In this episode, Fr. Mike considers jealousy and envy, noting man&#39;s desire to covet and lust. He explains that the tenth commandment develops and completes the ninth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2534-2543. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Envy is “the diabolical sin,” says St. Augustine. Christians should better understand this capital sin, its manifestations, and the temptation toward envy of God and neighbor. In this episode, Fr. Mike considers jealousy and envy, noting man&#39;s desire to covet and lust. He explains that the tenth commandment develops and completes the ninth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2534-2543. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 326: Envy and Jealousy (2024)14902cf9-1a89-4574-a98f-038319d7fa42Thu, 21 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2024)61cdc3d8-fe3a-4643-bacb-774b1d8b9f56Thu, 21 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2024)1b59a35c-9cb5-44ce-968c-78f45b23b6ccThu, 21 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2024)e15a9ffa-1050-4792-a66f-34707f73d46fThu, 21 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLyle and His New Shell"What do you think, Lyle? Do you want to go shopping for a new shell? Looks like you're about to grow out of the one you're in," Bryce said to his hermit crab."Bryce, are you ready?" Mom called."Coming," Bryce answered as he grabbed his hermit crab cage. "Let's go, Lyle!"In the car, Bryce said, "It sure is interesting how hermit crabs move out of their old shell into a new one as they grow. It's kind of like moving into a new house.""I guess it is," said Mom.When they got to the pet store, the owner greeted them. "What can I help you with today?" he asked.Bryce placed the cage on the counter. "Lyle needs a bigger shell.""Well, I think I can help you with that. Bring Lyle over here and let's see what size shell he needs."There were lots of shells to choose from, and Bryce looked them over carefully. "I think Lyle would like this one," he said as he handed the owner a pretty gray and white one.Once they were back in the car, Bryce put the new shell in Lyle's cage. "How long do you think it will take him to find his new shell and move in?""I bet he'll be moved in by the end of the day," Mom said.Mom was right. It wasn't long before Lyle had moved into his new shell, and Bryce eagerly showed his dad that evening."Hermit crabs are cool that way, aren't they?" Dad said as he admired Lyle's new shell. "As they grow, they move from one shell to another. That reminds me of our Christian walk. We don't just grow physically--once we become Christians, we grow spiritually too. The Lord doesn't want us to stay like little babies. He wants us to grow and mature in our spiritual walk with Him." Dad took a Bible and opened it to 1 Peter 2:2. "Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation," he read."What is pure spiritual milk?" asked Bryce."The truth and promises of God," Dad replied. "As we get to know Jesus better, we learn to trust Him more and more, and He will help us grow in our relationship with Him." –Lisa Fuller

"What do you think, Lyle? Do you want to go shopping for a new shell? Looks like you're about to grow out of the one you're in," Bryce said to his hermit crab."Bryce, are you ready?" Mom called."Coming," Bryce answered as he grabbed his hermit crab cage. "Let's go, Lyle!"In the car, Bryce said, "It sure is interesting how hermit crabs move out of their old shell into a new one as they grow. It's kind of like moving into a new house.""I guess it is," said Mom.When they got to the pet store, the owner greeted them. "What can I help you with today?" he asked.Bryce placed the cage on the counter. "Lyle needs a bigger shell.""Well, I think I can help you with that. Bring Lyle over here and let's see what size shell he needs."There were lots of shells to choose from, and Bryce looked them over carefully. "I think Lyle would like this one," he said as he handed the owner a pretty gray and white one.Once they were back in the car, Bryce put the new shell in Lyle's cage. "How long do you think it will take him to find his new shell and move in?""I bet he'll be moved in by the end of the day," Mom said.Mom was right. It wasn't long before Lyle had moved into his new shell, and Bryce eagerly showed his dad that evening."Hermit crabs are cool that way, aren't they?" Dad said as he admired Lyle's new shell. "As they grow, they move from one shell to another. That reminds me of our Christian walk. We don't just grow physically--once we become Christians, we grow spiritually too. The Lord doesn't want us to stay like little babies. He wants us to grow and mature in our spiritual walk with Him." Dad took a Bible and opened it to 1 Peter 2:2. "Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation," he read."What is pure spiritual milk?" asked Bryce."The truth and promises of God," Dad replied. "As we get to know Jesus better, we learn to trust Him more and more, and He will help us grow in our relationship with Him." –Lisa Fuller

Lyle and His New Shell16ecde8e-208e-4597-b664-b028b756c794Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Lyle and His New Shell Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-3 “What do you think, Lyle? Do you want to go shopping for a new shell? Looks like you’re about to grow out of the one you’re in,” Bryce said to his hermit crab. “Bryce, are you ready?” Mom called. “Coming,” Bryce answered as he grabbed his hermit crab cage. “Let’s go, Lyle!” In the car, Bryce said, “It sure is interesting how hermit crabs move out of their old shell into a new one as they grow. It’s kind of like moving into a new house.” “I guess it is,” said Mom. When they got to the pet store, the owner greeted them. “What can I help you with today?” he asked. Bryce placed the cage on the counter. “Lyle needs a bigger shell.” “Well, I think I can help you with that. Bring Lyle over here and let’s see what size shell he needs.” There were lots of shells to choose from, and Bryce looked them over carefully. “I think Lyle would like this one,” he said as he handed the owner a pretty gray and white one. Once they were back in the car, Bryce put the new shell in Lyle’s cage. “How long do you think it will take him to find his new shell and move in?” “I bet he’ll be moved in by the end of the day,” Mom said. Mom was right. It wasn’t long before Lyle had moved into his new shell, and Bryce eagerly showed his dad that evening. “Hermit crabs are cool that way, aren’t they?” Dad said as he admired Lyle’s new shell. “As they grow, they move from one shell to another. That reminds me of our Christian walk. We don’t just grow physically–once we become Christians, we grow spiritually too. The Lord doesn’t want us to stay like little babies. He wants us to grow and mature in our spiritual walk with Him.” Dad took a Bible and opened it to 1 Peter 2:2. “Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation,” he read. “What is pure spiritual milk?” asked Bryce. “The truth and promises of God,” Dad replied. “As we get to know Jesus better, we learn to trust Him more and more, and He will help us grow in our relationship with Him.” –Lisa Fuller How About You?Are you maturing in your walk with the Lord? Jesus doesn’t want us to stay like little babies in our walk with Him. He wants us to grow in our faith, trust, and knowledge of Him so we can share His truth with others. As we learn about Him in the Bible and spend time with Him in prayer, He helps us grow in our understanding of who He is and what He’s done for us. Today’s Key Verse:Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (NLT) (2 Peter 3:18 ) Today’s Key Thought:Grow in your relationship with Jesus

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-3 “What do you think, Lyle? Do you want to go shopping for a new shell? Looks like you’re about to grow out of the one you’re in,” Bryce said to his hermit crab. “Bryce, are you ready?” Mom called. “Coming,” Bryce answered as he grabbed his hermit crab cage. “Let’s go, Lyle!” In the car, Bryce said, “It sure is interesting how hermit crabs move out of their old shell into a new one as they grow. It’s kind of like moving into a new house.” “I guess it is,” said Mom. When they got to the pet store, the owner greeted them. “What can I help you with today?” he asked. Bryce placed the cage on the counter. “Lyle needs a bigger shell.” “Well, I think I can help you with that. Bring Lyle over here and let’s see what size shell he needs.” There were lots of shells to choose from, and Bryce looked them over carefully. “I think Lyle would like this one,” he said as he handed the owner a pretty gray and white one. Once they were back in the car, Bryce put the new shell in Lyle’s cage. “How long do you think it will take him to find his new shell and move in?” “I bet he’ll be moved in by the end of the day,” Mom said. Mom was right. It wasn’t long before Lyle had moved into his new shell, and Bryce eagerly showed his dad that evening. “Hermit crabs are cool that way, aren’t they?” Dad said as he admired Lyle’s new shell. “As they grow, they move from one shell to another. That reminds me of our Christian walk. We don’t just grow physically–once we become Christians, we grow spiritually too. The Lord doesn’t want us to stay like little babies. He wants us to grow and mature in our spiritual walk with Him.” Dad took a Bible and opened it to 1 Peter 2:2. “Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation,” he read. “What is pure spiritual milk?” asked Bryce. “The truth and promises of God,” Dad replied. “As we get to know Jesus better, we learn to trust Him more and more, and He will help us grow in our relationship with Him.” –Lisa Fuller How About You?Are you maturing in your walk with the Lord? Jesus doesn’t want us to stay like little babies in our walk with Him. He wants us to grow in our faith, trust, and knowledge of Him so we can share His truth with others. As we learn about Him in the Bible and spend time with Him in prayer, He helps us grow in our understanding of who He is and what He’s done for us. Today’s Key Verse:Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (NLT) (2 Peter 3:18 ) Today’s Key Thought:Grow in your relationship with Jesus

Lyle and His New Shell f34fdf0d-0f00-4b54-80e0-305356d4d700Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMental Health and The Demonic with Dr. Sean TobinDr. Sean Tobin discusses the interplay of mental health and spiritual warfare.

Dr. Sean Tobin discusses the interplay of mental health and spiritual warfare.

fullMental Health and The Demonic with Dr. Sean Tobinf218aa95-4b19-4794-af95-2eab3a3e7475Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:57:55 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#352: God Works in Unexpected Ways- Elisha Part 2 2 Kings 3:12-19 In today’s episode, we continue our journey with the  3 kings who seek help from Elisha as they prepare to face Moab. Elisha, although hesitant, listens to God’s instructions. A musician plays, and God’s spirit fills the room, giving Elisha a surprising message. Through this story, we learn that God often works in ways we don’t expect! These episodes build upon themselves so to ensure the kids better understand scripture and the context, please make sure to listen to the Elisha series in order. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- bible project animated video of 1 and 2 Kings Elijah coloring book on Amazon To listen to our Elijah series, go to episodes #292-301. This will also give them context for Elisha. ------------------------------------------------ To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 2 Kings 3:12-19 In today’s episode, we continue our journey with the  3 kings who seek help from Elisha as they prepare to face Moab. Elisha, although hesitant, listens to God’s instructions. A musician plays, and God’s spirit fills the room, giving Elisha a surprising message. Through this story, we learn that God often works in ways we don’t expect! These episodes build upon themselves so to ensure the kids better understand scripture and the context, please make sure to listen to the Elisha series in order. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- bible project animated video of 1 and 2 Kings Elijah coloring book on Amazon To listen to our Elijah series, go to episodes #292-301. This will also give them context for Elisha. ------------------------------------------------ To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#352: God Works in Unexpected Ways- Elisha Part 296e2540f-968b-4434-9f92-b80293a85e4bWed, 20 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000538https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2024)c8dcacb2-0e6b-4220-87f6-5ec006f28fbeWed, 20 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Battling for Purity (2024) As Fr. Mike suggests, the battle for purity is never more difficult than in our own day. With God’s grace, we can prevail and find freedom from our temptations. Fr. Mike explains that we win this battle through chastity, purity of intention, purity of vision, and prayerful reliance on the Lord. He tells us how to pray for a pure gaze that allows us to see our brothers and sisters as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2520-2533. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As Fr. Mike suggests, the battle for purity is never more difficult than in our own day. With God’s grace, we can prevail and find freedom from our temptations. Fr. Mike explains that we win this battle through chastity, purity of intention, purity of vision, and prayerful reliance on the Lord. He tells us how to pray for a pure gaze that allows us to see our brothers and sisters as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2520-2533. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 325: Battling for Purity (2024)fab10b2d-0e8d-4e1c-8135-5e3b6869d767Wed, 20 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Battling for Purity (2024) As Fr. Mike suggests, the battle for purity is never more difficult than in our own day. With God’s grace, we can prevail and find freedom from our temptations. Fr. Mike explains that we win this battle through chastity, purity of intention, purity of vision, and prayerful reliance on the Lord. He tells us how to pray for a pure gaze that allows us to see our brothers and sisters as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2520-2533. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As Fr. Mike suggests, the battle for purity is never more difficult than in our own day. With God’s grace, we can prevail and find freedom from our temptations. Fr. Mike explains that we win this battle through chastity, purity of intention, purity of vision, and prayerful reliance on the Lord. He tells us how to pray for a pure gaze that allows us to see our brothers and sisters as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2520-2533. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 325: Battling for Purity (2024)ec63b98b-fb08-4385-95e8-f8821b90d04cWed, 20 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2024)6a83af40-56e6-48bf-a7f7-f8d71ddb8f1aWed, 20 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2024)9b771f9a-9705-4378-9f22-881db7f4e60aWed, 20 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2024)62bac5cf-1cce-4c8f-afe1-de335718f885Wed, 20 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRun, Mason, RunMason got off the bus and started walking home. He was joined by Zachary and Gavin, two high school students who lived on farms adjoining his. "Hey, Gavin," said Zachary as they walked along a field of watermelons, "let's get a couple of those." "I don't know," Gavin said. "Last time we took one, Mr. Sloan caught us and said he'd report us if we did it again." "Yeah, but these are those little ones they call personal melons," said Zachary. "They're small enough to hide in our backpacks." He grinned. "Mason can be our watchdog. How about it, Mason?" Mason hesitated. "I--I can't do that. I'd be as guilty as you.""Nah. We'll be the ones getting the melons," said Zachary. "We'll get you one too. I'll even put it in your backpack. You won't have to touch it--until you eat it, that is!"Those watermelons sure look good, thought Mason. But he knew it would be wrong--it would be stealing--and suddenly he made up his mind. "No," he said, then he turned and ran.Mason hadn't gone far down the road when a car stopped next to him. It was Dad! He quickly jumped into the car. "You seem to be in a rush to get home," said Dad."No, not really," replied Mason. "I was just running from a watermelon." "Interesting," said Dad. "I've never seen a watermelon chase anybody."Mason told him the whole story. "For a few minutes, I was really tempted. But I knew it would be wrong, so I ran." "Good for you!" said Dad. "If you hang around temptation, you just might give in to it. It's best to run. And you're in good company too. The apostle Paul told Timothy to run from something--twice! In one instance, he warned against the love of money. Another time he told Timothy to 'flee from youthful passions,' or wrong desires, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace--good desires that the Holy Spirit gives us. Because He lives in those who trust in Jesus, we can always resist temptation and choose what's good instead. So you did exactly the right thing." Dad motioned toward the back seat. "Now take a look at what I just picked up at the store."Mason turned. "A watermelon!" he shouted with glee. –Vera M. Hutchcroft

Mason got off the bus and started walking home. He was joined by Zachary and Gavin, two high school students who lived on farms adjoining his. "Hey, Gavin," said Zachary as they walked along a field of watermelons, "let's get a couple of those." "I don't know," Gavin said. "Last time we took one, Mr. Sloan caught us and said he'd report us if we did it again." "Yeah, but these are those little ones they call personal melons," said Zachary. "They're small enough to hide in our backpacks." He grinned. "Mason can be our watchdog. How about it, Mason?" Mason hesitated. "I--I can't do that. I'd be as guilty as you.""Nah. We'll be the ones getting the melons," said Zachary. "We'll get you one too. I'll even put it in your backpack. You won't have to touch it--until you eat it, that is!"Those watermelons sure look good, thought Mason. But he knew it would be wrong--it would be stealing--and suddenly he made up his mind. "No," he said, then he turned and ran.Mason hadn't gone far down the road when a car stopped next to him. It was Dad! He quickly jumped into the car. "You seem to be in a rush to get home," said Dad."No, not really," replied Mason. "I was just running from a watermelon." "Interesting," said Dad. "I've never seen a watermelon chase anybody."Mason told him the whole story. "For a few minutes, I was really tempted. But I knew it would be wrong, so I ran." "Good for you!" said Dad. "If you hang around temptation, you just might give in to it. It's best to run. And you're in good company too. The apostle Paul told Timothy to run from something--twice! In one instance, he warned against the love of money. Another time he told Timothy to 'flee from youthful passions,' or wrong desires, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace--good desires that the Holy Spirit gives us. Because He lives in those who trust in Jesus, we can always resist temptation and choose what's good instead. So you did exactly the right thing." Dad motioned toward the back seat. "Now take a look at what I just picked up at the store."Mason turned. "A watermelon!" he shouted with glee. –Vera M. Hutchcroft

Run, Mason, Runa68453a2-cbfc-4c5c-831c-434b19f4e5e0Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Run, Mason, Run Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:9-12; 2 Timothy 2:22 Mason got off the bus and started walking home. He was joined by Zachary and Gavin, two high school students who lived on farms adjoining his. “Hey, Gavin,” said Zachary as they walked along a field of watermelons, “let’s get a couple of those.” “I don’t know,” Gavin said. “Last time we took one, Mr. Sloan caught us and said he’d report us if we did it again.” “Yeah, but these are those little ones they call personal melons,” said Zachary. “They’re small enough to hide in our backpacks.” He grinned. “Mason can be our watchdog. How about it, Mason?” Mason hesitated. “I–I can’t do that. I’d be as guilty as you.” “Nah. We’ll be the ones getting the melons,” said Zachary. “We’ll get you one too. I’ll even put it in your backpack. You won’t have to touch it–until you eat it, that is!” Those watermelons sure look good, thought Mason. But he knew it would be wrong–it would be stealing–and suddenly he made up his mind. “No,” he said, then he turned and ran. Mason hadn’t gone far down the road when a car stopped next to him. It was Dad! He quickly jumped into the car. “You seem to be in a rush to get home,” said Dad. “No, not really,” replied Mason. “I was just running from a watermelon.” “Interesting,” said Dad. “I’ve never seen a watermelon chase anybody.” Mason told him the whole story. “For a few minutes, I was really tempted. But I knew it would be wrong, so I ran.” “Good for you!” said Dad. “If you hang around temptation, you just might give in to it. It’s best to run. And you’re in good company too. The apostle Paul told Timothy to run from something–twice! In one instance, he warned against the love of money. Another time he told Timothy to ‘flee from youthful passions,’ or wrong desires, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace–good desires that the Holy Spirit gives us. Because He lives in those who trust in Jesus, we can always resist temptation and choose what’s good instead. So you did exactly the right thing.” Dad motioned toward the back seat. “Now take a look at what I just picked up at the store.” Mason turned. “A watermelon!” he shouted with glee. –Vera M. Hutchcroft How About You?What do you do when you’re tempted to do something wrong? Do you try to think of all the reasons why it might be okay for you to do it just this once? Don’t kid yourself! If it’s wrong, it’s never okay–not even once. When you’re tempted, remember that you belong to Jesus and that the Holy Spirit gives you the strength to do what’s right. Then run–get away from the tempting situation. Today’s Key Verse:Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace. (CSB) (2 Timothy 2:22 ) Today’s Key Thought:Run from temptation

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:9-12; 2 Timothy 2:22 Mason got off the bus and started walking home. He was joined by Zachary and Gavin, two high school students who lived on farms adjoining his. “Hey, Gavin,” said Zachary as they walked along a field of watermelons, “let’s get a couple of those.” “I don’t know,” Gavin said. “Last time we took one, Mr. Sloan caught us and said he’d report us if we did it again.” “Yeah, but these are those little ones they call personal melons,” said Zachary. “They’re small enough to hide in our backpacks.” He grinned. “Mason can be our watchdog. How about it, Mason?” Mason hesitated. “I–I can’t do that. I’d be as guilty as you.” “Nah. We’ll be the ones getting the melons,” said Zachary. “We’ll get you one too. I’ll even put it in your backpack. You won’t have to touch it–until you eat it, that is!” Those watermelons sure look good, thought Mason. But he knew it would be wrong–it would be stealing–and suddenly he made up his mind. “No,” he said, then he turned and ran. Mason hadn’t gone far down the road when a car stopped next to him. It was Dad! He quickly jumped into the car. “You seem to be in a rush to get home,” said Dad. “No, not really,” replied Mason. “I was just running from a watermelon.” “Interesting,” said Dad. “I’ve never seen a watermelon chase anybody.” Mason told him the whole story. “For a few minutes, I was really tempted. But I knew it would be wrong, so I ran.” “Good for you!” said Dad. “If you hang around temptation, you just might give in to it. It’s best to run. And you’re in good company too. The apostle Paul told Timothy to run from something–twice! In one instance, he warned against the love of money. Another time he told Timothy to ‘flee from youthful passions,’ or wrong desires, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace–good desires that the Holy Spirit gives us. Because He lives in those who trust in Jesus, we can always resist temptation and choose what’s good instead. So you did exactly the right thing.” Dad motioned toward the back seat. “Now take a look at what I just picked up at the store.” Mason turned. “A watermelon!” he shouted with glee. –Vera M. Hutchcroft How About You?What do you do when you’re tempted to do something wrong? Do you try to think of all the reasons why it might be okay for you to do it just this once? Don’t kid yourself! If it’s wrong, it’s never okay–not even once. When you’re tempted, remember that you belong to Jesus and that the Holy Spirit gives you the strength to do what’s right. Then run–get away from the tempting situation. Today’s Key Verse:Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace. (CSB) (2 Timothy 2:22 ) Today’s Key Thought:Run from temptation

Run, Mason, Run 7c46f01f-f0b8-4726-a70a-f6fea8d0f661Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2024) In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2024)91c11b63-49d2-44e9-b789-a08245e7455aTue, 19 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Ninth Commandment (2024) What does covetousness mean? Today, we launch into the ninth commandment, which deals with carnal concupiscence. This commandment addresses the tension between the “flesh” and the “spirit.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that purity of heart and temperance are crucial to overcoming lust of the flesh. The more we obey God, the more our hearts see others as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2514-2519. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does covetousness mean? Today, we launch into the ninth commandment, which deals with carnal concupiscence. This commandment addresses the tension between the “flesh” and the “spirit.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that purity of heart and temperance are crucial to overcoming lust of the flesh. The more we obey God, the more our hearts see others as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2514-2519. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 324: The Ninth Commandment (2024)71e1b403-07dc-4795-b92c-26f113f3ef9aTue, 19 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Ninth Commandment (2024) What does covetousness mean? Today, we launch into the ninth commandment, which deals with carnal concupiscence. This commandment addresses the tension between the “flesh” and the “spirit.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that purity of heart and temperance are crucial to overcoming lust of the flesh. The more we obey God, the more our hearts see others as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2514-2519. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does covetousness mean? Today, we launch into the ninth commandment, which deals with carnal concupiscence. This commandment addresses the tension between the “flesh” and the “spirit.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that purity of heart and temperance are crucial to overcoming lust of the flesh. The more we obey God, the more our hearts see others as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2514-2519. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 324: The Ninth Commandment (2024)8518d269-79ca-45eb-90c9-99140f655ff5Tue, 19 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2024) In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2024)837b53fb-57a3-46cb-b8ea-5bb20d38feefTue, 19 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2024) In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2024)7c2f7163-91a4-47b3-877d-177d3f5dc11dTue, 19 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2024) In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2024)70013e90-760e-4c48-9be8-5e5e43911441Tue, 19 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Christian BouquetThe sound of the lawn mower next door cut through the quiet of a lazy Sunday afternoon as Daphne and her mother worked on a fresh flower arrangement. "I'm glad the Bakers moved in next door," said Mom. "It's nice having Christian neighbors, isn't it?" Daphne handed Mom two red roses, being careful not to prick herself on the thorns. "Yeah, but--" She hesitated. "I know they go to church, but they mow the lawn almost every Sunday. Dad always says we have to get it done on Saturday so we don't have to work on Sunday. He says we should keep the Lord's Day holy." She frowned. "Maybe the Bakers aren't really Christians at all."Mom added the roses to the bouquet. "Let's think about that. What makes someone a Christian?""Trusting Jesus as their Savior," said Daphne. "But--" She paused."When the Bakers came to church with us, they told us the story of how they each came to know Jesus as their Savior, remember?" said Mom.Daphne trimmed the stem of another flower. "Well, yeah…""Dad and I believe that the things we do on Sunday are what's right for our family, and there may be other things that we do but the Bakers wouldn't." Mom held up the bouquet. "Each flower is different. This yellow one is such a pretty color. This pink one next to it isn't quite as bright, but it makes the whole bouquet smell good." Mom took out a rose. "Then there's the rose. It has thorns, but that doesn't mean we throw it out. It's actually my favorite--it's so beautiful and fragrant!" She replaced the rose. "These flowers each bring something unique to the bouquet, and the same goes for believers who belong to Jesus. We may not agree on everything, but we still recognize that anyone who loves Jesus and trusts in Him is a Christian."Daphne nodded slowly. "I guess the Bible doesn't say exactly what we should or shouldn't do on Sunday, does it?""No," said Mom. "When it comes to topics that the Bible is unclear about, we need to trust that the Holy Spirit is working uniquely in everybody. But one thing the Bible is very clear about is not judging Christians who do things differently than we do. We need to love them and let God be the judge." –A.J. Schut

The sound of the lawn mower next door cut through the quiet of a lazy Sunday afternoon as Daphne and her mother worked on a fresh flower arrangement. "I'm glad the Bakers moved in next door," said Mom. "It's nice having Christian neighbors, isn't it?" Daphne handed Mom two red roses, being careful not to prick herself on the thorns. "Yeah, but--" She hesitated. "I know they go to church, but they mow the lawn almost every Sunday. Dad always says we have to get it done on Saturday so we don't have to work on Sunday. He says we should keep the Lord's Day holy." She frowned. "Maybe the Bakers aren't really Christians at all."Mom added the roses to the bouquet. "Let's think about that. What makes someone a Christian?""Trusting Jesus as their Savior," said Daphne. "But--" She paused."When the Bakers came to church with us, they told us the story of how they each came to know Jesus as their Savior, remember?" said Mom.Daphne trimmed the stem of another flower. "Well, yeah…""Dad and I believe that the things we do on Sunday are what's right for our family, and there may be other things that we do but the Bakers wouldn't." Mom held up the bouquet. "Each flower is different. This yellow one is such a pretty color. This pink one next to it isn't quite as bright, but it makes the whole bouquet smell good." Mom took out a rose. "Then there's the rose. It has thorns, but that doesn't mean we throw it out. It's actually my favorite--it's so beautiful and fragrant!" She replaced the rose. "These flowers each bring something unique to the bouquet, and the same goes for believers who belong to Jesus. We may not agree on everything, but we still recognize that anyone who loves Jesus and trusts in Him is a Christian."Daphne nodded slowly. "I guess the Bible doesn't say exactly what we should or shouldn't do on Sunday, does it?""No," said Mom. "When it comes to topics that the Bible is unclear about, we need to trust that the Holy Spirit is working uniquely in everybody. But one thing the Bible is very clear about is not judging Christians who do things differently than we do. We need to love them and let God be the judge." –A.J. Schut

The Christian Bouqueta1f3443d-1f20-4dcb-89d6-cbe59c06c2bdTue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Christian Bouquet Bible Reading: Romans 14:1-13, 19-23 The sound of the lawn mower next door cut through the quiet of a lazy Sunday afternoon as Daphne and her mother worked on a fresh flower arrangement. “I’m glad the Bakers moved in next door,” said Mom. “It’s nice having Christian neighbors, isn’t it?” Daphne handed Mom two red roses, being careful not to prick herself on the thorns. “Yeah, but–” She hesitated. “I know they go to church, but they mow the lawn almost every Sunday. Dad always says we have to get it done on Saturday so we don’t have to work on Sunday. He says we should keep the Lord’s Day holy.” She frowned. “Maybe the Bakers aren’t really Christians at all.” Mom added the roses to the bouquet. “Let’s think about that. What makes someone a Christian?” “Trusting Jesus as their Savior,” said Daphne. “But–” She paused. “When the Bakers came to church with us, they told us the story of how they each came to know Jesus as their Savior, remember?” said Mom. Daphne trimmed the stem of another flower. “Well, yeah…” “Dad and I believe that the things we do on Sunday are what’s right for our family, and there may be other things that we do but the Bakers wouldn’t.” Mom held up the bouquet. “Each flower is different. This yellow one is such a pretty color. This pink one next to it isn’t quite as bright, but it makes the whole bouquet smell good.” Mom took out a rose. “Then there’s the rose. It has thorns, but that doesn’t mean we throw it out. It’s actually my favorite–it’s so beautiful and fragrant!” She replaced the rose. “These flowers each bring something unique to the bouquet, and the same goes for believers who belong to Jesus. We may not agree on everything, but we still recognize that anyone who loves Jesus and trusts in Him is a Christian.” Daphne nodded slowly. “I guess the Bible doesn’t say exactly what we should or shouldn’t do on Sunday, does it?” “No,” said Mom. “When it comes to topics that the Bible is unclear about, we need to trust that the Holy Spirit is working uniquely in everybody. But one thing the Bible is very clear about is not judging Christians who do things differently than we do. We need to love them and let God be the judge.” –A.J. Schut How About You?Do you know Christians who do things differently from how you do them? While the Bible says certain things are definitely right or wrong, there aren’t clear guidelines on everything. The Holy Spirit gives wisdom in each situation, and your family and church community can help you make decisions in these areas too. Trust God to help you make wise decisions and show grace and love to all believers. Today’s Key Verse:Why do you judge your brother or sister?…For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. (NIV) (Romans 14:10) Today’s Key Thought:Don’t judge other Christians

Bible Reading: Romans 14:1-13, 19-23 The sound of the lawn mower next door cut through the quiet of a lazy Sunday afternoon as Daphne and her mother worked on a fresh flower arrangement. “I’m glad the Bakers moved in next door,” said Mom. “It’s nice having Christian neighbors, isn’t it?” Daphne handed Mom two red roses, being careful not to prick herself on the thorns. “Yeah, but–” She hesitated. “I know they go to church, but they mow the lawn almost every Sunday. Dad always says we have to get it done on Saturday so we don’t have to work on Sunday. He says we should keep the Lord’s Day holy.” She frowned. “Maybe the Bakers aren’t really Christians at all.” Mom added the roses to the bouquet. “Let’s think about that. What makes someone a Christian?” “Trusting Jesus as their Savior,” said Daphne. “But–” She paused. “When the Bakers came to church with us, they told us the story of how they each came to know Jesus as their Savior, remember?” said Mom. Daphne trimmed the stem of another flower. “Well, yeah…” “Dad and I believe that the things we do on Sunday are what’s right for our family, and there may be other things that we do but the Bakers wouldn’t.” Mom held up the bouquet. “Each flower is different. This yellow one is such a pretty color. This pink one next to it isn’t quite as bright, but it makes the whole bouquet smell good.” Mom took out a rose. “Then there’s the rose. It has thorns, but that doesn’t mean we throw it out. It’s actually my favorite–it’s so beautiful and fragrant!” She replaced the rose. “These flowers each bring something unique to the bouquet, and the same goes for believers who belong to Jesus. We may not agree on everything, but we still recognize that anyone who loves Jesus and trusts in Him is a Christian.” Daphne nodded slowly. “I guess the Bible doesn’t say exactly what we should or shouldn’t do on Sunday, does it?” “No,” said Mom. “When it comes to topics that the Bible is unclear about, we need to trust that the Holy Spirit is working uniquely in everybody. But one thing the Bible is very clear about is not judging Christians who do things differently than we do. We need to love them and let God be the judge.” –A.J. Schut How About You?Do you know Christians who do things differently from how you do them? While the Bible says certain things are definitely right or wrong, there aren’t clear guidelines on everything. The Holy Spirit gives wisdom in each situation, and your family and church community can help you make decisions in these areas too. Trust God to help you make wise decisions and show grace and love to all believers. Today’s Key Verse:Why do you judge your brother or sister?…For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. (NIV) (Romans 14:10) Today’s Key Thought:Don’t judge other Christians

The Christian Bouquet 74862e6c-d9b1-4369-9542-b0aaebbb6930Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAre you too hard on yourselfOdds are good that the person that has caused the most pain and suffering in your life is...you! If you're at all like me, you know that you can be lazy, mean, and sometimes even vicious if you do not keep a check on your natural weaknesses. So that's what we do! Sometimes we even come to dislike ourselves and treat ourselves in a way we would never let someone treat our children. Join me in this episode as I explore this issue that occurs in so many men, and how to respond to it in a Christ-like way. You are called to Love Your Neighbor As Yourself. We need to understand the second part of the sentence in order to fulfill the commandment. Love will the good - the real, deep, long-term good of the other! I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

Odds are good that the person that has caused the most pain and suffering in your life is...you! If you're at all like me, you know that you can be lazy, mean, and sometimes even vicious if you do not keep a check on your natural weaknesses. So that's what we do! Sometimes we even come to dislike ourselves and treat ourselves in a way we would never let someone treat our children. Join me in this episode as I explore this issue that occurs in so many men, and how to respond to it in a Christ-like way. You are called to Love Your Neighbor As Yourself. We need to understand the second part of the sentence in order to fulfill the commandment. Love will the good - the real, deep, long-term good of the other! I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullAre you too hard on yourselfd466922d-f049-4ba3-8c2c-6b1c55897987Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo.1 Toxicologist: Stop Using Scented Candles! These Products Were Making Me Infertile! Using This Product Is Harming Your Future Kids!Is your everyday routine killing you, what are the deadly toxins that are lurking in everyday products and how are they harming your health?  Dr Yvonne Burkart is a PhD Toxicologist and former Senior Toxicologist in the flavour and fragrance industry. She is also the creator of the YouTube channel, ‘Yvonne Burkart, PhD’.  In this conversation, Dr Yvonne and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between everyday products and infertility and cancer, the amount of microplastics in our bodies, the hidden dangers of scented candles, and how your makeup routine pollutes your body.  (00:00) Intro (02:16) Yvonne's Warning (07:59) How Being A Mom Amplified Yvonne's Mission (10:17) How The Medical System Lied To Yvonne About Her Reproductive System (12:22) How Many Day-To-Day Products Are Toxic? (14:27) Yvonne's Background (15:52) Understanding Multi-Generational Toxicity (17:06) What Are Endocrine Disruptors? (19:07) Diseases In Children Linked To Endocrine Disruptors (19:48) The Link Between Microplastics And ADHD (20:28) The Effect Of Endocrine Disruptors On Puberty (21:45) The Shift In Fertility Trends (23:01) Shouldn't The FDA Regulate These Toxins? (25:19) Is There Malicious Intent Behind The Government's Inaction? (28:59) How Yvonne Measures Her Health Improvements (31:32) The Rise Of Cancer In The Modern Age (34:51) Products To Avoid For Better Health (44:17) Why Are Fragrances In Everything? (47:31) Allergy Statistics And Trends (49:32) Rates Of Disease In Other Societies (50:55) The Rise Of PFAS Chemicals (52:20) Non-Stick Pan Dangers Explained (56:54) Safe Kitchen Utensils To Use (58:37) Are Plastic Containers Safe? (01:03:07) How Microplastics Are Destroying Our Brains (01:04:55) Is Bottled Water Bad For You? (01:08:01) The Dangers Of Takeaway Coffee Cups (01:09:54) Should You Filter Your Water? (01:12:52) Cost-Effective Health Tips Everyone Can Do (01:14:55) Antiperspirants And The Health Impact Of Aluminum (01:20:50) Thoughts On Menstrual Products (01:23:43) Are Our Clothes Toxic? (01:24:46) How Toxic Are Our Cleaning Products? (01:26:12) Why Products Targeted To Black Women Contain More Toxins (01:32:16) Are Candles Safe? (01:36:33) Is Incense Safer Than Candles? (01:38:19) Is Vaping Harmful To Health? (01:39:35) What You Need To Know About Air Quality (01:42:52) The Dangers Of Burning Wood Indoors (01:44:05) Indoor Air Pollution Statistics (01:45:07) How To Increase Your Body's Antioxidants (01:47:24) The Benefits Of Whole Foods (01:51:44) What Else Should We Talk About? (01:53:02) Are Your Pets Safe From Toxins? (01:54:52) Guest's Last Question (01:57:07) Yvonne's Advice For Parents Follow Yvonne: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/ulLGFXiIxOb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/D5zXHtlIxOb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/gvkc2dnIxOb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Join the waitlist for The 1% Diary - https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Waitlist-Megaphone-Ad-Reads You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - http://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your everyday routine killing you, what are the deadly toxins that are lurking in everyday products and how are they harming your health?  Dr Yvonne Burkart is a PhD Toxicologist and former Senior Toxicologist in the flavour and fragrance industry. She is also the creator of the YouTube channel, ‘Yvonne Burkart, PhD’.  In this conversation, Dr Yvonne and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between everyday products and infertility and cancer, the amount of microplastics in our bodies, the hidden dangers of scented candles, and how your makeup routine pollutes your body.  (00:00) Intro (02:16) Yvonne's Warning (07:59) How Being A Mom Amplified Yvonne's Mission (10:17) How The Medical System Lied To Yvonne About Her Reproductive System (12:22) How Many Day-To-Day Products Are Toxic? (14:27) Yvonne's Background (15:52) Understanding Multi-Generational Toxicity (17:06) What Are Endocrine Disruptors? (19:07) Diseases In Children Linked To Endocrine Disruptors (19:48) The Link Between Microplastics And ADHD (20:28) The Effect Of Endocrine Disruptors On Puberty (21:45) The Shift In Fertility Trends (23:01) Shouldn't The FDA Regulate These Toxins? (25:19) Is There Malicious Intent Behind The Government's Inaction? (28:59) How Yvonne Measures Her Health Improvements (31:32) The Rise Of Cancer In The Modern Age (34:51) Products To Avoid For Better Health (44:17) Why Are Fragrances In Everything? (47:31) Allergy Statistics And Trends (49:32) Rates Of Disease In Other Societies (50:55) The Rise Of PFAS Chemicals (52:20) Non-Stick Pan Dangers Explained (56:54) Safe Kitchen Utensils To Use (58:37) Are Plastic Containers Safe? (01:03:07) How Microplastics Are Destroying Our Brains (01:04:55) Is Bottled Water Bad For You? (01:08:01) The Dangers Of Takeaway Coffee Cups (01:09:54) Should You Filter Your Water? (01:12:52) Cost-Effective Health Tips Everyone Can Do (01:14:55) Antiperspirants And The Health Impact Of Aluminum (01:20:50) Thoughts On Menstrual Products (01:23:43) Are Our Clothes Toxic? (01:24:46) How Toxic Are Our Cleaning Products? (01:26:12) Why Products Targeted To Black Women Contain More Toxins (01:32:16) Are Candles Safe? (01:36:33) Is Incense Safer Than Candles? (01:38:19) Is Vaping Harmful To Health? (01:39:35) What You Need To Know About Air Quality (01:42:52) The Dangers Of Burning Wood Indoors (01:44:05) Indoor Air Pollution Statistics (01:45:07) How To Increase Your Body's Antioxidants (01:47:24) The Benefits Of Whole Foods (01:51:44) What Else Should We Talk About? (01:53:02) Are Your Pets Safe From Toxins? (01:54:52) Guest's Last Question (01:57:07) Yvonne's Advice For Parents Follow Yvonne: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/ulLGFXiIxOb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/D5zXHtlIxOb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/gvkc2dnIxOb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Join the waitlist for The 1% Diary - https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Waitlist-Megaphone-Ad-Reads You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - http://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNo.1 Toxicologist: Stop Using Scented Candles! These Products Were Making Me Infertile! Using This Product Is Harming Your Future Kids!1acdd0d5-9464-4c66-942b-202255c3ab9eMon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +00007252https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Pentecost (2024) Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 323: Pentecost (2024)8ad60905-1e27-4f26-9b18-c7f89217a2aaMon, 18 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Truth, Beauty, and Sacred Art (2024) Have you ever been moved by beauty? As we conclude our journey through the eighth commandment, we learn that beautiful art points us to the truth and perfection of God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that this commandment encourages us to always walk in the light and bear witness to Christ in all we say and do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2500-2513. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Have you ever been moved by beauty? As we conclude our journey through the eighth commandment, we learn that beautiful art points us to the truth and perfection of God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that this commandment encourages us to always walk in the light and bear witness to Christ in all we say and do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2500-2513. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 323: Truth, Beauty, and Sacred Art (2024)3a83f4ba-847f-4617-96ab-adf5e3d6c6aeMon, 18 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Truth, Beauty, and Sacred Art (2024) Have you ever been moved by beauty? As we conclude our journey through the eighth commandment, we learn that beautiful art points us to the truth and perfection of God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that this commandment encourages us to always walk in the light and bear witness to Christ in all we say and do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2500-2513. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Have you ever been moved by beauty? As we conclude our journey through the eighth commandment, we learn that beautiful art points us to the truth and perfection of God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that this commandment encourages us to always walk in the light and bear witness to Christ in all we say and do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2500-2513. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 323: Truth, Beauty, and Sacred Art (2024)614b50e7-d755-4f8f-bd98-a408e47fa7bfMon, 18 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Pentecost (2024) Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 323: Pentecost (2024)d6523d43-ed5c-46dd-8225-d39e6a7448bfMon, 18 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Pentecost (2024) Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 323: Pentecost (2024)cb9f6f42-2106-4900-a337-a4ec93abb092Mon, 18 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Pentecost (2024) Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 323: Pentecost (2024)89965115-429a-49fb-80cd-c2ffaefac758Mon, 18 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLike SquirrelsFour-year-old Lilia held her mom's hand as she walked home from school. "Look at all the squirrels!" she squealed. "They're gathering food for winter," her brother Casen informed her. "We learned all about it in school today." "Gathering food for winter?" Lilia repeated. "Why do they need to do that?" "Because when winter comes, there's a lot of snow. You like to make snowmen with it, remember? It's hard for the squirrels to find food when the ground is covered with snow, so right now they're gathering lots of nuts and hiding them in certain spots." Casen shrugged. "Then hopefully they remember where the food is when they need it." "That's cool," Lilia replied. "I like the black squirrels best." "Casen, did you memorize your verse for church club tonight?" Mom asked. Casen frowned and kicked a rock on the sidewalk. "Verses are hard to memorize. I don't see why I have to memorize them if they're in my Bible anyway." Mom watched as Lilia cooed at a squirrel. "Casen, this reminds me of what you learned in school today." "About squirrels?" Casen asked. "Yes, about squirrels." Mom smiled. "The squirrels take the time to gather their food and hide it away for when they need it. There's a verse in the Bible that tells us to hide God's Word in our hearts." "So we have verses when we need them?" Casen asked. "Exactly," Mom replied. "You don't always have your Bible, and being able to remember verses is helpful--like how I remembered Psalm 119:11 just now. That one goes, 'Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.' God's Word is powerful because it tells us the truth of who God is and what Jesus did for us on the cross, and it guides us in living as God's children and showing others His love. When we memorize verses, we're storing God's Word in our hearts so it's there to remind us of His truth and love and give us encouragement whenever we need it."Casen was quiet for a moment as he watched a squirrel dash across the neighbor's yard. "I'll work on my memory verse when we get home," he said. "I'll hide verses in my heart just like the squirrels are hiding their food." –Kimberly Brokish

Four-year-old Lilia held her mom's hand as she walked home from school. "Look at all the squirrels!" she squealed. "They're gathering food for winter," her brother Casen informed her. "We learned all about it in school today." "Gathering food for winter?" Lilia repeated. "Why do they need to do that?" "Because when winter comes, there's a lot of snow. You like to make snowmen with it, remember? It's hard for the squirrels to find food when the ground is covered with snow, so right now they're gathering lots of nuts and hiding them in certain spots." Casen shrugged. "Then hopefully they remember where the food is when they need it." "That's cool," Lilia replied. "I like the black squirrels best." "Casen, did you memorize your verse for church club tonight?" Mom asked. Casen frowned and kicked a rock on the sidewalk. "Verses are hard to memorize. I don't see why I have to memorize them if they're in my Bible anyway." Mom watched as Lilia cooed at a squirrel. "Casen, this reminds me of what you learned in school today." "About squirrels?" Casen asked. "Yes, about squirrels." Mom smiled. "The squirrels take the time to gather their food and hide it away for when they need it. There's a verse in the Bible that tells us to hide God's Word in our hearts." "So we have verses when we need them?" Casen asked. "Exactly," Mom replied. "You don't always have your Bible, and being able to remember verses is helpful--like how I remembered Psalm 119:11 just now. That one goes, 'Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.' God's Word is powerful because it tells us the truth of who God is and what Jesus did for us on the cross, and it guides us in living as God's children and showing others His love. When we memorize verses, we're storing God's Word in our hearts so it's there to remind us of His truth and love and give us encouragement whenever we need it."Casen was quiet for a moment as he watched a squirrel dash across the neighbor's yard. "I'll work on my memory verse when we get home," he said. "I'll hide verses in my heart just like the squirrels are hiding their food." –Kimberly Brokish

Like Squirrels90aced28-9dfa-4337-9461-1b824acbbd41Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Like Squirrels Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 Four-year-old Lilia held her mom’s hand as she walked home from school. “Look at all the squirrels!” she squealed. “They’re gathering food for winter,” her brother Casen informed her. “We learned all about it in school today.” “Gathering food for winter?” Lilia repeated. “Why do they need to do that?” “Because when winter comes, there’s a lot of snow. You like to make snowmen with it, remember? It’s hard for the squirrels to find food when the ground is covered with snow, so right now they’re gathering lots of nuts and hiding them in certain spots.” Casen shrugged. “Then hopefully they remember where the food is when they need it.” “That’s cool,” Lilia replied. “I like the black squirrels best.” “Casen, did you memorize your verse for church club tonight?” Mom asked. Casen frowned and kicked a rock on the sidewalk. “Verses are hard to memorize. I don’t see why I have to memorize them if they’re in my Bible anyway.” Mom watched as Lilia cooed at a squirrel. “Casen, this reminds me of what you learned in school today.” “About squirrels?” Casen asked. “Yes, about squirrels.” Mom smiled. “The squirrels take the time to gather their food and hide it away for when they need it. There’s a verse in the Bible that tells us to hide God’s Word in our hearts.” “So we have verses when we need them?” Casen asked. “Exactly,” Mom replied. “You don’t always have your Bible, and being able to remember verses is helpful–like how I remembered Psalm 119:11 just now. That one goes, ‘Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.’ God’s Word is powerful because it tells us the truth of who God is and what Jesus did for us on the cross, and it guides us in living as God’s children and showing others His love. When we memorize verses, we’re storing God’s Word in our hearts so it’s there to remind us of His truth and love and give us encouragement whenever we need it.” Casen was quiet for a moment as he watched a squirrel dash across the neighbor’s yard. “I’ll work on my memory verse when we get home,” he said. “I’ll hide verses in my heart just like the squirrels are hiding their food.” –Kimberly Brokish How About You?Have you ever seen squirrels running around in the fall, hiding their food? We can do the same thing with our spiritual food–God’s Word. When we memorize Bible verses, we’re hiding the truth and promises of God in our hearts so they are there to nourish us whenever we need them. So take out your Bible and find a few verses you would like to start memorizing today! Today’s Key Verse:Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. (NKJV) ( Psalm 119:11) Today’s Key Thought:Hide verses in your heart

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 Four-year-old Lilia held her mom’s hand as she walked home from school. “Look at all the squirrels!” she squealed. “They’re gathering food for winter,” her brother Casen informed her. “We learned all about it in school today.” “Gathering food for winter?” Lilia repeated. “Why do they need to do that?” “Because when winter comes, there’s a lot of snow. You like to make snowmen with it, remember? It’s hard for the squirrels to find food when the ground is covered with snow, so right now they’re gathering lots of nuts and hiding them in certain spots.” Casen shrugged. “Then hopefully they remember where the food is when they need it.” “That’s cool,” Lilia replied. “I like the black squirrels best.” “Casen, did you memorize your verse for church club tonight?” Mom asked. Casen frowned and kicked a rock on the sidewalk. “Verses are hard to memorize. I don’t see why I have to memorize them if they’re in my Bible anyway.” Mom watched as Lilia cooed at a squirrel. “Casen, this reminds me of what you learned in school today.” “About squirrels?” Casen asked. “Yes, about squirrels.” Mom smiled. “The squirrels take the time to gather their food and hide it away for when they need it. There’s a verse in the Bible that tells us to hide God’s Word in our hearts.” “So we have verses when we need them?” Casen asked. “Exactly,” Mom replied. “You don’t always have your Bible, and being able to remember verses is helpful–like how I remembered Psalm 119:11 just now. That one goes, ‘Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.’ God’s Word is powerful because it tells us the truth of who God is and what Jesus did for us on the cross, and it guides us in living as God’s children and showing others His love. When we memorize verses, we’re storing God’s Word in our hearts so it’s there to remind us of His truth and love and give us encouragement whenever we need it.” Casen was quiet for a moment as he watched a squirrel dash across the neighbor’s yard. “I’ll work on my memory verse when we get home,” he said. “I’ll hide verses in my heart just like the squirrels are hiding their food.” –Kimberly Brokish How About You?Have you ever seen squirrels running around in the fall, hiding their food? We can do the same thing with our spiritual food–God’s Word. When we memorize Bible verses, we’re hiding the truth and promises of God in our hearts so they are there to nourish us whenever we need them. So take out your Bible and find a few verses you would like to start memorizing today! Today’s Key Verse:Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. (NKJV) ( Psalm 119:11) Today’s Key Thought:Hide verses in your heart

Like Squirrels e0af2404-c088-494c-ac42-905d95e91012Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: The Ascension (2024) Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 322: The Ascension (2024)03164600-0aa7-4dc4-8bd9-f98af22b78dcSun, 17 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)4b1de9e4-b1cf-476e-85e4-4b8982d25ed8Sun, 17 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: Respect for Truth (2024) Charity dictates who we reveal the truth to. We learn today that the “right to the communication of truth is not unconditional.” Fr. Mike explains that this means we ought to examine what facts we reveal to others prudently. Fr. Mike highlights the role of mass media in disseminating the truth and the importance of guarding ourselves against gossip. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2488-2499. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Charity dictates who we reveal the truth to. We learn today that the “right to the communication of truth is not unconditional.” Fr. Mike explains that this means we ought to examine what facts we reveal to others prudently. Fr. Mike highlights the role of mass media in disseminating the truth and the importance of guarding ourselves against gossip. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2488-2499. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 322: Respect for Truth (2024)9bad98a8-392a-4d55-aee9-42c42f115c42Sun, 17 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: Respect for Truth (2024) Charity dictates who we reveal the truth to. We learn today that the “right to the communication of truth is not unconditional.” Fr. Mike explains that this means we ought to examine what facts we reveal to others prudently. Fr. Mike highlights the role of mass media in disseminating the truth and the importance of guarding ourselves against gossip. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2488-2499. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Charity dictates who we reveal the truth to. We learn today that the “right to the communication of truth is not unconditional.” Fr. Mike explains that this means we ought to examine what facts we reveal to others prudently. Fr. Mike highlights the role of mass media in disseminating the truth and the importance of guarding ourselves against gossip. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2488-2499. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 322: Respect for Truth (2024)a89f7381-63ce-424f-8c75-d86ad960ad07Sun, 17 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)325eadf2-a166-4829-b4f6-e7a36913914eSun, 17 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: The Ascension (2024) Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 322: The Ascension (2024)fd8a5716-67b5-4fa8-9257-0019ca33f509Sun, 17 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)f46fd828-16eb-4cc0-91c9-799732604099Sun, 17 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: The Ascension (2024) Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 322: The Ascension (2024)bf08f050-d46d-40a8-8c06-0a1e75232f32Sun, 17 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: The Ascension (2024) Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 322: The Ascension (2024)dd6f1fc1-f30e-423b-bf81-e5d747312fa4Sun, 17 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)56a88487-cb5a-4292-b23c-c0adfaa47020Sun, 17 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNumber LineHolden climbed into the back seat of the car, eager to talk about what he'd learned in math class that day. "Mom, did you know that a number line doesn't have a beginning or an end? It's a line with every number on it, both positive and negative. Mr. Starke told us that number lines go on forever and ever in both directions, but that's kind of hard for me to understand.""One, two, three," Millie counted out. Holden giggled. "That's right, Millie, good counting. But when you get as big as me, you'll learn about negative numbers too.""Are you understanding negative numbers?" Mom asked. "Well, it's kind of confusing, but Mr. Starke said that by the end of this chapter we'll all have a better understanding of them. He sent home a practice worksheet." "After dinner I'll look over it with you," Mom said. Holden's little sister continued to count for the rest of the ride home.After dinner, Dad helped Mom clean up the kitchen while Holden took Millie to her room to play. Then Dad took Millie to the living room so Mom could help Holden with his math."Did you finish?" Dad asked when Holden and Mom came in a little later.Holden nodded. "All done, and I think I understand my math a little better now. Number lines don't have a beginning or end because you can always count higher in either direction from zero, with positive numbers going forward and negative numbers going back."Dad nodded. "Did you know that God doesn't have a beginning or an end? Your number line made me think about that this evening." Dad took out his phone and looked up a verse. "In Revelation 1:8 God says, 'I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come--the Almighty One.'" "I think I get it," said Holden. "Since we were created by God, we have a beginning, but God doesn't have a starting point because He always existed." "That's right," said Mom. "And the story doesn't stop there. God promises us eternal life if we accept His free gift of salvation, which means we will live forever with Him.""That's so cool!" Holden exclaimed."One, two, three!" Millie shouted out. "Good counting, Millie," Holden said, and everyone laughed. –Lisa Fuller

Holden climbed into the back seat of the car, eager to talk about what he'd learned in math class that day. "Mom, did you know that a number line doesn't have a beginning or an end? It's a line with every number on it, both positive and negative. Mr. Starke told us that number lines go on forever and ever in both directions, but that's kind of hard for me to understand.""One, two, three," Millie counted out. Holden giggled. "That's right, Millie, good counting. But when you get as big as me, you'll learn about negative numbers too.""Are you understanding negative numbers?" Mom asked. "Well, it's kind of confusing, but Mr. Starke said that by the end of this chapter we'll all have a better understanding of them. He sent home a practice worksheet." "After dinner I'll look over it with you," Mom said. Holden's little sister continued to count for the rest of the ride home.After dinner, Dad helped Mom clean up the kitchen while Holden took Millie to her room to play. Then Dad took Millie to the living room so Mom could help Holden with his math."Did you finish?" Dad asked when Holden and Mom came in a little later.Holden nodded. "All done, and I think I understand my math a little better now. Number lines don't have a beginning or end because you can always count higher in either direction from zero, with positive numbers going forward and negative numbers going back."Dad nodded. "Did you know that God doesn't have a beginning or an end? Your number line made me think about that this evening." Dad took out his phone and looked up a verse. "In Revelation 1:8 God says, 'I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come--the Almighty One.'" "I think I get it," said Holden. "Since we were created by God, we have a beginning, but God doesn't have a starting point because He always existed." "That's right," said Mom. "And the story doesn't stop there. God promises us eternal life if we accept His free gift of salvation, which means we will live forever with Him.""That's so cool!" Holden exclaimed."One, two, three!" Millie shouted out. "Good counting, Millie," Holden said, and everyone laughed. –Lisa Fuller

Number Line52109234-e6fc-4799-bdb9-6d3585cea945Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Number Line Bible Reading: Psalm 102:25-28; Revelation 1:8 Holden climbed into the back seat of the car, eager to talk about what he’d learned in math class that day. “Mom, did you know that a number line doesn’t have a beginning or an end? It’s a line with every number on it, both positive and negative. Mr. Starke told us that number lines go on forever and ever in both directions, but that’s kind of hard for me to understand.” “One, two, three,” Millie counted out. Holden giggled. “That’s right, Millie, good counting. But when you get as big as me, you’ll learn about negative numbers too.” “Are you understanding negative numbers?” Mom asked. “Well, it’s kind of confusing, but Mr. Starke said that by the end of this chapter we’ll all have a better understanding of them. He sent home a practice worksheet.” “After dinner I’ll look over it with you,” Mom said. Holden’s little sister continued to count for the rest of the ride home. After dinner, Dad helped Mom clean up the kitchen while Holden took Millie to her room to play. Then Dad took Millie to the living room so Mom could help Holden with his math. “Did you finish?” Dad asked when Holden and Mom came in a little later. Holden nodded. “All done, and I think I understand my math a little better now. Number lines don’t have a beginning or end because you can always count higher in either direction from zero, with positive numbers going forward and negative numbers going back.” Dad nodded. “Did you know that God doesn’t have a beginning or an end? Your number line made me think about that this evening.” Dad took out his phone and looked up a verse. “In Revelation 1:8 God says, ‘I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come–the Almighty One.'” “I think I get it,” said Holden. “Since we were created by God, we have a beginning, but God doesn’t have a starting point because He always existed.” “That’s right,” said Mom. “And the story doesn’t stop there. God promises us eternal life if we accept His free gift of salvation, which means we will live forever with Him.” “That’s so cool!” Holden exclaimed. “One, two, three!” Millie shouted out. “Good counting, Millie,” Holden said, and everyone laughed. –Lisa Fuller How About You?Did you know that God has no beginning and no end? That can be hard for us to understand because we were all created by God and have a starting point, but God wasn’t created. He always was and always will be, and He offers us eternal life with Him. If we put our trust in Jesus, we will live with Him forever, and our joy will never end! (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:“I am…the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come–the Almighty One.” (NLT) (Revelation 1:8) Today’s Key Thought:God has no beginning or end

Bible Reading: Psalm 102:25-28; Revelation 1:8 Holden climbed into the back seat of the car, eager to talk about what he’d learned in math class that day. “Mom, did you know that a number line doesn’t have a beginning or an end? It’s a line with every number on it, both positive and negative. Mr. Starke told us that number lines go on forever and ever in both directions, but that’s kind of hard for me to understand.” “One, two, three,” Millie counted out. Holden giggled. “That’s right, Millie, good counting. But when you get as big as me, you’ll learn about negative numbers too.” “Are you understanding negative numbers?” Mom asked. “Well, it’s kind of confusing, but Mr. Starke said that by the end of this chapter we’ll all have a better understanding of them. He sent home a practice worksheet.” “After dinner I’ll look over it with you,” Mom said. Holden’s little sister continued to count for the rest of the ride home. After dinner, Dad helped Mom clean up the kitchen while Holden took Millie to her room to play. Then Dad took Millie to the living room so Mom could help Holden with his math. “Did you finish?” Dad asked when Holden and Mom came in a little later. Holden nodded. “All done, and I think I understand my math a little better now. Number lines don’t have a beginning or end because you can always count higher in either direction from zero, with positive numbers going forward and negative numbers going back.” Dad nodded. “Did you know that God doesn’t have a beginning or an end? Your number line made me think about that this evening.” Dad took out his phone and looked up a verse. “In Revelation 1:8 God says, ‘I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come–the Almighty One.'” “I think I get it,” said Holden. “Since we were created by God, we have a beginning, but God doesn’t have a starting point because He always existed.” “That’s right,” said Mom. “And the story doesn’t stop there. God promises us eternal life if we accept His free gift of salvation, which means we will live forever with Him.” “That’s so cool!” Holden exclaimed. “One, two, three!” Millie shouted out. “Good counting, Millie,” Holden said, and everyone laughed. –Lisa Fuller How About You?Did you know that God has no beginning and no end? That can be hard for us to understand because we were all created by God and have a starting point, but God wasn’t created. He always was and always will be, and He offers us eternal life with Him. If we put our trust in Jesus, we will live with Him forever, and our joy will never end! (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:“I am…the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come–the Almighty One.” (NLT) (Revelation 1:8) Today’s Key Thought:God has no beginning or end

Number Line f89578c5-c469-49d1-88c3-b5b79ff5691eSun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/17/24 Made for Worship: On the Field Mark Your Calendars! Donate Today! Give to the Max Day: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 http://www.bulldogcatholic.org https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Day of Thanks Livestream Event: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 7PM CST http://www.youtube.com/ascensionpresents Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. At Mass, you are not in the bleachers. You are on the field. You are in the game. We are kingdom priests. But do we know what we are saying? Do we know what we are praying? Mass Readings from October 17, 2024: Daniel 12:1-3 Psalms 16:5, 8, 9-11Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32

Mark Your Calendars! Donate Today! Give to the Max Day: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 http://www.bulldogcatholic.org https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Day of Thanks Livestream Event: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 7PM CST http://www.youtube.com/ascensionpresents Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. At Mass, you are not in the bleachers. You are on the field. You are in the game. We are kingdom priests. But do we know what we are saying? Do we know what we are praying? Mass Readings from October 17, 2024: Daniel 12:1-3 Psalms 16:5, 8, 9-11Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32

full11/17/24 Made for Worship: On the Fieldb6337118-5397-44c5-b5aa-d24020abdabbSat, 16 Nov 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/17/24 Made for Worship: On the Field Mark Your Calendars! Donate Today! Give to the Max Day: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 http://www.bulldogcatholic.org https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Day of Thanks Livestream Event: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 7PM CST http://www.youtube.com/ascensionpresents Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. At Mass, you are not in the bleachers. You are on the field. You are in the game. We are kingdom priests. But do we know what we are saying? Do we know what we are praying? Mass Readings from October 17, 2024: Daniel 12:1-3 Psalms 16:5, 8, 9-11Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32

Mark Your Calendars! Donate Today! Give to the Max Day: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 http://www.bulldogcatholic.org https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Day of Thanks Livestream Event: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 7PM CST http://www.youtube.com/ascensionpresents Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. At Mass, you are not in the bleachers. You are on the field. You are in the game. We are kingdom priests. But do we know what we are saying? Do we know what we are praying? Mass Readings from October 17, 2024: Daniel 12:1-3 Psalms 16:5, 8, 9-11Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32

full11/17/24 Made for Worship: On the Field25eb73b8-803f-4583-b3a0-0cebf1fe4697Sat, 16 Nov 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2024) Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2024)c1ee3cee-02c8-49d4-a458-45653e063282Sat, 16 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Offenses Against Truth (2024) What does it mean to live out the truth? This theme carries over as we continue our evaluation of the eighth commandment. We learn the Catechism’s teachings on ways we violate truth, degrees of gravity based on circumstances, and the duty of reparation. Fr. Mike discusses each offense and offers resonating examples to reflect on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2475-2487. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to live out the truth? This theme carries over as we continue our evaluation of the eighth commandment. We learn the Catechism’s teachings on ways we violate truth, degrees of gravity based on circumstances, and the duty of reparation. Fr. Mike discusses each offense and offers resonating examples to reflect on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2475-2487. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 321: Offenses Against Truth (2024)96e36070-111f-4517-bef0-588a5100a03aSat, 16 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Offenses Against Truth (2024) What does it mean to live out the truth? This theme carries over as we continue our evaluation of the eighth commandment. We learn the Catechism’s teachings on ways we violate truth, degrees of gravity based on circumstances, and the duty of reparation. Fr. Mike discusses each offense and offers resonating examples to reflect on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2475-2487. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to live out the truth? This theme carries over as we continue our evaluation of the eighth commandment. We learn the Catechism’s teachings on ways we violate truth, degrees of gravity based on circumstances, and the duty of reparation. Fr. Mike discusses each offense and offers resonating examples to reflect on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2475-2487. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 321: Offenses Against Truth (2024)f8bde501-ef94-4243-a37a-e29a7ccb9989Sat, 16 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2024) Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2024)d368e0f9-1838-423d-b4bc-4782d8474b0eSat, 16 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2024) Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2024)be3c2197-d3f6-461a-8e09-c33d9d8348fcSat, 16 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2024) Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2024)c527295e-b9e7-4d47-9092-315908745d3eSat, 16 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Family That CaresJosiah looked at the craft he'd made in Sunday school. It was a box covered in construction paper that said "Jesus loves you, and He'll always take care of you" on the top. Josiah sighed. Those words didn't make him feel especially happy. I already have too many people taking care of me, he thought. Between his parents and his two older sisters, it seemed like someone was always concerned about him or telling him what to do. And now Jesus was watching over him too. "Hi, Josiah," his sister Miriam said when he came out of his class. "Abigail and I will walk you to the car." After Josiah put on his coat, Miriam made sure it was zipped all the way to his chin. "It's cold outside, and we don't want you getting sick!" she said. "You'd better wear your gloves too," said Abigail. "Here, I'll help you." She took one of Josiah's gloves and was about to put it on his hand when he grabbed it from her. "I got it," he said, hoping no one from his class was watching. When they reached the car, Abigail opened the door so Josiah could climb into the back seat."All set?" asked Dad as he started the car. "Did you all enjoy Sunday school and youth group?""Yeah," said Josiah. "I made this." He handed the box to his mother."Jesus loves you, and He'll always take care of you," Mom read. "That's something I need to remember.""Jesus is taking care of you too?" asked Josiah in surprise. Mom nodded. "Jesus promises to take care of all those who trust in Him, no matter how old we are.""Oh. Well, I have too many people taking care of me!" Josiah replied with a frown.Dad smiled. "It must seem like a lot of people are always telling you what to do, but we all do that because we love you. One way Jesus takes care of us is by giving us a family so we can care for one another."Josiah turned the idea over in his mind. So Jesus uses Mom and Dad and my sisters to take care of me, he thought. I guess having so many people watching out for me is a good thing after all! –Agnes Kempton

Josiah looked at the craft he'd made in Sunday school. It was a box covered in construction paper that said "Jesus loves you, and He'll always take care of you" on the top. Josiah sighed. Those words didn't make him feel especially happy. I already have too many people taking care of me, he thought. Between his parents and his two older sisters, it seemed like someone was always concerned about him or telling him what to do. And now Jesus was watching over him too. "Hi, Josiah," his sister Miriam said when he came out of his class. "Abigail and I will walk you to the car." After Josiah put on his coat, Miriam made sure it was zipped all the way to his chin. "It's cold outside, and we don't want you getting sick!" she said. "You'd better wear your gloves too," said Abigail. "Here, I'll help you." She took one of Josiah's gloves and was about to put it on his hand when he grabbed it from her. "I got it," he said, hoping no one from his class was watching. When they reached the car, Abigail opened the door so Josiah could climb into the back seat."All set?" asked Dad as he started the car. "Did you all enjoy Sunday school and youth group?""Yeah," said Josiah. "I made this." He handed the box to his mother."Jesus loves you, and He'll always take care of you," Mom read. "That's something I need to remember.""Jesus is taking care of you too?" asked Josiah in surprise. Mom nodded. "Jesus promises to take care of all those who trust in Him, no matter how old we are.""Oh. Well, I have too many people taking care of me!" Josiah replied with a frown.Dad smiled. "It must seem like a lot of people are always telling you what to do, but we all do that because we love you. One way Jesus takes care of us is by giving us a family so we can care for one another."Josiah turned the idea over in his mind. So Jesus uses Mom and Dad and my sisters to take care of me, he thought. I guess having so many people watching out for me is a good thing after all! –Agnes Kempton

A Family That Cares0bff1874-1325-46b7-8ea5-56e4daaae962Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Family That Cares Bible Reading: Luke 2:41-52 Josiah looked at the craft he’d made in Sunday school. It was a box covered in construction paper that said “Jesus loves you, and He’ll always take care of you” on the top. Josiah sighed. Those words didn’t make him feel especially happy. I already have too many people taking care of me, he thought. Between his parents and his two older sisters, it seemed like someone was always concerned about him or telling him what to do. And now Jesus was watching over him too. “Hi, Josiah,” his sister Miriam said when he came out of his class. “Abigail and I will walk you to the car.” After Josiah put on his coat, Miriam made sure it was zipped all the way to his chin. “It’s cold outside, and we don’t want you getting sick!” she said. “You’d better wear your gloves too,” said Abigail. “Here, I’ll help you.” She took one of Josiah’s gloves and was about to put it on his hand when he grabbed it from her. “I got it,” he said, hoping no one from his class was watching. When they reached the car, Abigail opened the door so Josiah could climb into the back seat. “All set?” asked Dad as he started the car. “Did you all enjoy Sunday school and youth group?” “Yeah,” said Josiah. “I made this.” He handed the box to his mother. “Jesus loves you, and He’ll always take care of you,” Mom read. “That’s something I need to remember.” “Jesus is taking care of you too?” asked Josiah in surprise. Mom nodded. “Jesus promises to take care of all those who trust in Him, no matter how old we are.” “Oh. Well, I have too many people taking care of me!” Josiah replied with a frown. Dad smiled. “It must seem like a lot of people are always telling you what to do, but we all do that because we love you. One way Jesus takes care of us is by giving us a family so we can care for one another.” Josiah turned the idea over in his mind. So Jesus uses Mom and Dad and my sisters to take care of me, he thought. I guess having so many people watching out for me is a good thing after all! –Agnes Kempton How About You?Are you grateful for your family? Not all families look the same, but God provides people in your life to love and care for you because He loves and cares for you. Even Jesus had a family who showed love and concern for Him when He was on earth. Think of all the people God has put in your life to help take care of you and thank Him for each one of them. Today’s Key Verse:The Lord is the One Who goes before you. He will be with you. He will be faithful to you and will not leave you alone. (NLV) (Deuteronomy 31:8 ) Today’s Key Thought:Thank God for your family

Bible Reading: Luke 2:41-52 Josiah looked at the craft he’d made in Sunday school. It was a box covered in construction paper that said “Jesus loves you, and He’ll always take care of you” on the top. Josiah sighed. Those words didn’t make him feel especially happy. I already have too many people taking care of me, he thought. Between his parents and his two older sisters, it seemed like someone was always concerned about him or telling him what to do. And now Jesus was watching over him too. “Hi, Josiah,” his sister Miriam said when he came out of his class. “Abigail and I will walk you to the car.” After Josiah put on his coat, Miriam made sure it was zipped all the way to his chin. “It’s cold outside, and we don’t want you getting sick!” she said. “You’d better wear your gloves too,” said Abigail. “Here, I’ll help you.” She took one of Josiah’s gloves and was about to put it on his hand when he grabbed it from her. “I got it,” he said, hoping no one from his class was watching. When they reached the car, Abigail opened the door so Josiah could climb into the back seat. “All set?” asked Dad as he started the car. “Did you all enjoy Sunday school and youth group?” “Yeah,” said Josiah. “I made this.” He handed the box to his mother. “Jesus loves you, and He’ll always take care of you,” Mom read. “That’s something I need to remember.” “Jesus is taking care of you too?” asked Josiah in surprise. Mom nodded. “Jesus promises to take care of all those who trust in Him, no matter how old we are.” “Oh. Well, I have too many people taking care of me!” Josiah replied with a frown. Dad smiled. “It must seem like a lot of people are always telling you what to do, but we all do that because we love you. One way Jesus takes care of us is by giving us a family so we can care for one another.” Josiah turned the idea over in his mind. So Jesus uses Mom and Dad and my sisters to take care of me, he thought. I guess having so many people watching out for me is a good thing after all! –Agnes Kempton How About You?Are you grateful for your family? Not all families look the same, but God provides people in your life to love and care for you because He loves and cares for you. Even Jesus had a family who showed love and concern for Him when He was on earth. Think of all the people God has put in your life to help take care of you and thank Him for each one of them. Today’s Key Verse:The Lord is the One Who goes before you. He will be with you. He will be faithful to you and will not leave you alone. (NLV) (Deuteronomy 31:8 ) Today’s Key Thought:Thank God for your family

A Family That Cares 10b5bbc6-acb6-4bb0-97f0-ebaaa64f277bSat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGGB Question Session | Girls Gone Bible - Nov 15th 2024join us today for another GGB QUESTION SESSION! How do you keep your friend ship strong? How do you get free from shame? Biggest BUT GOD moment? (we answer questions about BOYS. kinda)

join us today for another GGB QUESTION SESSION! How do you keep your friend ship strong? How do you get free from shame? Biggest BUT GOD moment? (we answer questions about BOYS. kinda)

fullGGB Question Session | Girls Gone Bible - Nov 15th 20241205beb0-38e0-4eeb-b212-701ed9d008bdFri, 15 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGGB Question Session | Girls Gone Biblehiii GGB:) join us today for another GGB QUESTION SESSION! How do you keep your friend ship strong? How do you get free from shame? Biggest BUT GOD moment? (we answer questions about BOYS. kinda) we love you so so so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hiii GGB:) join us today for another GGB QUESTION SESSION! How do you keep your friend ship strong? How do you get free from shame? Biggest BUT GOD moment? (we answer questions about BOYS. kinda) we love you so so so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullGGB Question Session | Girls Gone Biblec6439557-ca30-4e31-9e32-c513a0ff82fbFri, 15 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +00003283https://216.73.216.191/allTagsit's not just about youHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like to serve one another. As Christians, we often find ourselves inwardly focusing on our personal relationship with the Lord so much so that we sometimes forget to serve others. We talk about how we can serve God while serving other people through prayer, sacrifice, and giving - We are never at a loss when we serve the Lord through these things. "Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back." Luke 6:38 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like to serve one another. As Christians, we often find ourselves inwardly focusing on our personal relationship with the Lord so much so that we sometimes forget to serve others. We talk about how we can serve God while serving other people through prayer, sacrifice, and giving - We are never at a loss when we serve the Lord through these things. "Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back." Luke 6:38 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullit's not just about you22ab9c57-1a35-4c7e-80fb-7c1b98bd3c74Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +00003147https://216.73.216.191/allTagsit's not just about youHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like to serve one another. As Christians, we often find ourselves inwardly focusing on our personal relationship with the Lord so much so that we sometimes forget to serve others. We talk about how we can serve God while serving other people through prayer, sacrifice, and giving - We are never at a loss when we serve the Lord through these things. "Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back." Luke 6:38 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like to serve one another. As Christians, we often find ourselves inwardly focusing on our personal relationship with the Lord so much so that we sometimes forget to serve others. We talk about how we can serve God while serving other people through prayer, sacrifice, and giving - We are never at a loss when we serve the Lord through these things. "Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back." Luke 6:38 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullit's not just about youa0d1d9e9-e54d-4cd4-a39e-568ac57afc27Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 187: The Pregnancy Doctor REVEALS 3 Ways To INCREASE Your Chances Of Pregnancy NATURALLYIn this moment, world-renowned fertility expert Dr Natalie Crawford discusses how to improve your chances of conceiving. According to Dr Natalie, timing is a key factor in achieving pregnancy, and she explains that the optimal window for conceiving happens around the ovulation phase of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Dr Natalie also addresses common misconceptions about fertility, including the idea that engaging in sex less frequently helps to preserve sperm. Instead, she explains that regular sex actually increases the likelihood of conception by ensuring access to healthy sperm. For those who are unable to rely on timing and frequency alone, Dr Natalie recommends alternatives such as intrauterine insemination. She also encourages women to gain a better understanding of their menstrual cycles, not only to support conception but also as an indicator of their overall health. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//npnECkgMwOb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//4CUYrbmMwOb  Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Natalie: dr natalie crawford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, world-renowned fertility expert Dr Natalie Crawford discusses how to improve your chances of conceiving. According to Dr Natalie, timing is a key factor in achieving pregnancy, and she explains that the optimal window for conceiving happens around the ovulation phase of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Dr Natalie also addresses common misconceptions about fertility, including the idea that engaging in sex less frequently helps to preserve sperm. Instead, she explains that regular sex actually increases the likelihood of conception by ensuring access to healthy sperm. For those who are unable to rely on timing and frequency alone, Dr Natalie recommends alternatives such as intrauterine insemination. She also encourages women to gain a better understanding of their menstrual cycles, not only to support conception but also as an indicator of their overall health. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//npnECkgMwOb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//4CUYrbmMwOb  Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Natalie: dr natalie crawford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 187: The Pregnancy Doctor REVEALS 3 Ways To INCREASE Your Chances Of Pregnancy NATURALLYdeb5b5d3-a1fe-4b6e-a18e-14fde3f49350Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000742https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2024) As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2024)e12b9233-f6de-4e47-8be4-ee37e72d71c6Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: The Truth (2024) We begin our dive into the eighth commandment: “You shall not bear false witness.” The Catechism defines truth, identifies the importance of truth, and reflects on martyrdom. Fr. Mike unpacks all of this information and reminds us that our duty as Christians is to live in the truth and bear witness to the truth in what we say and how we act. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2464-2474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin our dive into the eighth commandment: “You shall not bear false witness.” The Catechism defines truth, identifies the importance of truth, and reflects on martyrdom. Fr. Mike unpacks all of this information and reminds us that our duty as Christians is to live in the truth and bear witness to the truth in what we say and how we act. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2464-2474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 320: The Truth (2024)ceeb3978-8ebc-416b-8188-407c706c0115Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: The Truth (2024) We begin our dive into the eighth commandment: “You shall not bear false witness.” The Catechism defines truth, identifies the importance of truth, and reflects on martyrdom. Fr. Mike unpacks all of this information and reminds us that our duty as Christians is to live in the truth and bear witness to the truth in what we say and how we act. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2464-2474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin our dive into the eighth commandment: “You shall not bear false witness.” The Catechism defines truth, identifies the importance of truth, and reflects on martyrdom. Fr. Mike unpacks all of this information and reminds us that our duty as Christians is to live in the truth and bear witness to the truth in what we say and how we act. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2464-2474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 320: The Truth (2024)72779bdd-0164-4a4f-ab48-f6f608c7c69aFri, 15 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2024) As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2024)09a7c382-c4e4-4b1f-aaf9-5b6c249e3949Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2024) As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2024)d3d743ad-bb01-4741-8dd6-d4bf1307250fFri, 15 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2024) As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2024)f9b533c0-c4e2-46e6-98a8-34aef87431a4Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMom Takes a Break"I'm done." Mom wiped her eyes and pushed back from the table. "I need a break."Reagan didn't remember the last time she had seen her mom cry, and this time it was over a sewing machine? She looked at the fabric that was supposed to become a costume for her school play. "You're not going to finish that?""Not right now." Mom went to the refrigerator and pulled out a bottle of water. "I'm going outside."Reagan watched as her mom went out onto the deck. She stood at the railing, sipping her water and staring at their yard.Reagan stepped over to the door. After a few moments, Mom set her water on the patio table and stretched her arms. Her lips were moving, as if she might be talking to herself.Mom caught her gaze, and Reagan stepped back. She hadn't meant for her mom to know that she was watching her. Mom motioned for her to come outside."It's a beautiful day," she said as Reagan came out onto the deck. Her face looked much different than it had when she was at the sewing machine. She almost looked happy.Reagan walked over to the porch rail. "Are you going to finish my costume?"Mom smiled. "Yes. I just needed a break." She reached over and put a hand on Reagan's head. "The machine wasn't working right, and it was frustrating me. Remember how frustrated you got the other night when you couldn't solve your math problem?"Reagan nodded, her face feeling suddenly warm. "I dumped my whole pencil case all over the floor.""What could you have done instead?" Mom asked."Taken a break?" Reagan guessed."Right." Mom messed up Reagan's hair. "Even Jesus did that. There were times when He felt the need to get away. He took breaks to pray, and I think He would want us to take breaks to cool down rather than have us blow up.""It does feel nice to be outside," said Reagan."Outside. In your room alone. Exercising somewhere." Mom nodded. "When we're frustrated, just taking a breather--and maybe saying a little prayer to God too--can help us feel better." –Emily Acker

"I'm done." Mom wiped her eyes and pushed back from the table. "I need a break."Reagan didn't remember the last time she had seen her mom cry, and this time it was over a sewing machine? She looked at the fabric that was supposed to become a costume for her school play. "You're not going to finish that?""Not right now." Mom went to the refrigerator and pulled out a bottle of water. "I'm going outside."Reagan watched as her mom went out onto the deck. She stood at the railing, sipping her water and staring at their yard.Reagan stepped over to the door. After a few moments, Mom set her water on the patio table and stretched her arms. Her lips were moving, as if she might be talking to herself.Mom caught her gaze, and Reagan stepped back. She hadn't meant for her mom to know that she was watching her. Mom motioned for her to come outside."It's a beautiful day," she said as Reagan came out onto the deck. Her face looked much different than it had when she was at the sewing machine. She almost looked happy.Reagan walked over to the porch rail. "Are you going to finish my costume?"Mom smiled. "Yes. I just needed a break." She reached over and put a hand on Reagan's head. "The machine wasn't working right, and it was frustrating me. Remember how frustrated you got the other night when you couldn't solve your math problem?"Reagan nodded, her face feeling suddenly warm. "I dumped my whole pencil case all over the floor.""What could you have done instead?" Mom asked."Taken a break?" Reagan guessed."Right." Mom messed up Reagan's hair. "Even Jesus did that. There were times when He felt the need to get away. He took breaks to pray, and I think He would want us to take breaks to cool down rather than have us blow up.""It does feel nice to be outside," said Reagan."Outside. In your room alone. Exercising somewhere." Mom nodded. "When we're frustrated, just taking a breather--and maybe saying a little prayer to God too--can help us feel better." –Emily Acker

Mom Takes a Break0c9a69cb-daf7-4e37-bfba-35b261c8f8eaFri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Mom Takes a Break Bible Reading: Matthew 14:22-25 “I’m done.” Mom wiped her eyes and pushed back from the table. “I need a break.” Reagan didn’t remember the last time she had seen her mom cry, and this time it was over a sewing machine? She looked at the fabric that was supposed to become a costume for her school play. “You’re not going to finish that?” “Not right now.” Mom went to the refrigerator and pulled out a bottle of water. “I’m going outside.” Reagan watched as her mom went out onto the deck. She stood at the railing, sipping her water and staring at their yard. Reagan stepped over to the door. After a few moments, Mom set her water on the patio table and stretched her arms. Her lips were moving, as if she might be talking to herself. Mom caught her gaze, and Reagan stepped back. She hadn’t meant for her mom to know that she was watching her. Mom motioned for her to come outside. “It’s a beautiful day,” she said as Reagan came out onto the deck. Her face looked much different than it had when she was at the sewing machine. She almost looked happy. Reagan walked over to the porch rail. “Are you going to finish my costume?” Mom smiled. “Yes. I just needed a break.” She reached over and put a hand on Reagan’s head. “The machine wasn’t working right, and it was frustrating me. Remember how frustrated you got the other night when you couldn’t solve your math problem?” Reagan nodded, her face feeling suddenly warm. “I dumped my whole pencil case all over the floor.” “What could you have done instead?” Mom asked. “Taken a break?” Reagan guessed. “Right.” Mom messed up Reagan’s hair. “Even Jesus did that. There were times when He felt the need to get away. He took breaks to pray, and I think He would want us to take breaks to cool down rather than have us blow up.” “It does feel nice to be outside,” said Reagan. “Outside. In your room alone. Exercising somewhere.” Mom nodded. “When we’re frustrated, just taking a breather–and maybe saying a little prayer to God too–can help us feel better.” –Emily Acker How About You?What do you do when something frustrates you? Do you throw the game to the floor, tackle your sibling, give up on the project, or shout at everyone around you? Next time taking a break to get away, just for a little while, could help you feel better. Jesus understands what it’s like to need a break, and He’s always there to listen and help you. Take some time to rest and tell Him how you feel. Today’s Key Verse:Jesus often went away to other places to be alone so that he could pray. (ERV) (Luke 5:16 ) Today’s Key Thought:Take a break to calm down

Bible Reading: Matthew 14:22-25 “I’m done.” Mom wiped her eyes and pushed back from the table. “I need a break.” Reagan didn’t remember the last time she had seen her mom cry, and this time it was over a sewing machine? She looked at the fabric that was supposed to become a costume for her school play. “You’re not going to finish that?” “Not right now.” Mom went to the refrigerator and pulled out a bottle of water. “I’m going outside.” Reagan watched as her mom went out onto the deck. She stood at the railing, sipping her water and staring at their yard. Reagan stepped over to the door. After a few moments, Mom set her water on the patio table and stretched her arms. Her lips were moving, as if she might be talking to herself. Mom caught her gaze, and Reagan stepped back. She hadn’t meant for her mom to know that she was watching her. Mom motioned for her to come outside. “It’s a beautiful day,” she said as Reagan came out onto the deck. Her face looked much different than it had when she was at the sewing machine. She almost looked happy. Reagan walked over to the porch rail. “Are you going to finish my costume?” Mom smiled. “Yes. I just needed a break.” She reached over and put a hand on Reagan’s head. “The machine wasn’t working right, and it was frustrating me. Remember how frustrated you got the other night when you couldn’t solve your math problem?” Reagan nodded, her face feeling suddenly warm. “I dumped my whole pencil case all over the floor.” “What could you have done instead?” Mom asked. “Taken a break?” Reagan guessed. “Right.” Mom messed up Reagan’s hair. “Even Jesus did that. There were times when He felt the need to get away. He took breaks to pray, and I think He would want us to take breaks to cool down rather than have us blow up.” “It does feel nice to be outside,” said Reagan. “Outside. In your room alone. Exercising somewhere.” Mom nodded. “When we’re frustrated, just taking a breather–and maybe saying a little prayer to God too–can help us feel better.” –Emily Acker How About You?What do you do when something frustrates you? Do you throw the game to the floor, tackle your sibling, give up on the project, or shout at everyone around you? Next time taking a break to get away, just for a little while, could help you feel better. Jesus understands what it’s like to need a break, and He’s always there to listen and help you. Take some time to rest and tell Him how you feel. Today’s Key Verse:Jesus often went away to other places to be alone so that he could pray. (ERV) (Luke 5:16 ) Today’s Key Thought:Take a break to calm down

Mom Takes a Break 760f41d9-9e0e-4931-8f5a-025308decce0Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Do You Wear to Mass? Should we wear our best to Mass? Fr. Mike explores the balance between &#39;coming as you are&#39; and &#39;putting on your best for the Lord.&#39; He explains that while the state of our hearts ultimately matters most, it&#39;s not the only thing that matters. Dressing respectfully for Mass can be a way to honor God, but it should never cover up a lack of sincerity or distract from the true purpose of the Mass. The question to consider is: does my outward appearance reflect the love and reverence in my heart?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Should we wear our best to Mass? Fr. Mike explores the balance between &#39;coming as you are&#39; and &#39;putting on your best for the Lord.&#39; He explains that while the state of our hearts ultimately matters most, it&#39;s not the only thing that matters. Dressing respectfully for Mass can be a way to honor God, but it should never cover up a lack of sincerity or distract from the true purpose of the Mass. The question to consider is: does my outward appearance reflect the love and reverence in my heart?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Do You Wear to Mass?b33f11a0-1ce0-49c0-8644-e7b9414e862dThu, 14 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Do You Wear to Mass? Should we wear our best to Mass? Fr. Mike explores the balance between &#39;coming as you are&#39; and &#39;putting on your best for the Lord.&#39; He explains that while the state of our hearts ultimately matters most, it&#39;s not the only thing that matters. Dressing respectfully for Mass can be a way to honor God, but it should never cover up a lack of sincerity or distract from the true purpose of the Mass. The question to consider is: does my outward appearance reflect the love and reverence in my heart?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Should we wear our best to Mass? Fr. Mike explores the balance between &#39;coming as you are&#39; and &#39;putting on your best for the Lord.&#39; He explains that while the state of our hearts ultimately matters most, it&#39;s not the only thing that matters. Dressing respectfully for Mass can be a way to honor God, but it should never cover up a lack of sincerity or distract from the true purpose of the Mass. The question to consider is: does my outward appearance reflect the love and reverence in my heart?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Do You Wear to Mass?918474a0-92ee-4f13-9482-37b8293acbd8Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#893 - 1 Maccabees 5:45-68,6:1-17 – Failures, The Death of a KingThis episode is part 8 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas has more success, but not everyone does. Antiochus Epiphanes, who started all the trouble, dies in a foreign land of disappointment. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-5-6-failures-death-of-a-king/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 8 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas has more success, but not everyone does. Antiochus Epiphanes, who started all the trouble, dies in a foreign land of disappointment. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-5-6-failures-death-of-a-king/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#893 - 1 Maccabees 5:45-68,6:1-17 – Failures, The Death of a King2827503f-4015-4ae9-a6d3-d0390a87a697Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000711https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFaith, Success, and Navigating the Modern World (w/Jonathan Doyle and Jeff Schiefelbein)Bringing Christ to others amid the noise and clutter of modern life is challenging. Today, in studio, John Heinen sits down with two successful, virtuous, and inspiring men to discuss how we evangelize and live authentically. Jonathan Doyle and Jeff Schiefelbein candidly address the real problems facing society and share how they are creatively rising above these challenges to help shape a better world for others. Jonathan has spoken to over 500,000 people in audiences around the world and Jeff has led multiple companies and boards to achieve lasting success all while never compromising their personal integrity and faith. Follow these men; Jonathan Doyle https://www.instagram.com/jdoylespeaks https://jonathandoyle.co https://jonathandoyle.co/captivate-podcast Jeff Schiefelbein https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein https://www.undivided.life/podcasts https://www.undivided.life Studio - https://www.lucidprivateoffices.com We love to answer your questions so please send them to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com 🔴 To gain access to the full extended edition of the Catholic Gentleman Show, as well as gain all 18 sessions that help men become better and more equipped in life, head over to https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON TRADITION, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 18 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bringing Christ to others amid the noise and clutter of modern life is challenging. Today, in studio, John Heinen sits down with two successful, virtuous, and inspiring men to discuss how we evangelize and live authentically. Jonathan Doyle and Jeff Schiefelbein candidly address the real problems facing society and share how they are creatively rising above these challenges to help shape a better world for others. Jonathan has spoken to over 500,000 people in audiences around the world and Jeff has led multiple companies and boards to achieve lasting success all while never compromising their personal integrity and faith. Follow these men; Jonathan Doyle https://www.instagram.com/jdoylespeaks https://jonathandoyle.co https://jonathandoyle.co/captivate-podcast Jeff Schiefelbein https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein https://www.undivided.life/podcasts https://www.undivided.life Studio - https://www.lucidprivateoffices.com We love to answer your questions so please send them to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com 🔴 To gain access to the full extended edition of the Catholic Gentleman Show, as well as gain all 18 sessions that help men become better and more equipped in life, head over to https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON TRADITION, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 18 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFaith, Success, and Navigating the Modern World (w/Jonathan Doyle and Jeff Schiefelbein)88b1bab1-5349-4007-8ce5-983a007c1e4eThu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +00003525https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGoogle CEO: AI Is Creating Deadly Viruses! If We See This, We Must Turn Off AI! They Leaked Our Secrets At Google!He scaled Google from startup to $2 trillion success, can Eric Schmidt now help save humanity from the dangers of AI?  Eric Schmidt is the former CEO of Google and co-founder of Schmidt Sciences. He is also the author of bestselling books such as, ‘The New Digital Age’ and ‘Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit’.  In this conversation, Eric and Steven discuss topics such as, how TikTok is influencing algorithms, the 2 AI tools that companies need, how Google employees leaked secret information, and the link between AI and human survival.  (00:00) Intro  (02:05) Why Did You Write a Book About AI?  (03:49) Your Experience in the Area of AI  (05:06) Essential Knowledge to Acquire at 18  (06:49) Is Coding a Dying Art Form?  (07:49) What Is Critical Thinking and How Can It Be Acquired?  (10:24) Importance of Critical Thinking in AI  (13:40) When Your Children's Best Friend Is a Computer  (15:38) How Would You Reduce TikTok's Addictiveness?  (18:38) Principles of Good Entrepreneurship  (20:57) Founder Mode  (22:01) The Backstory of Google's Larry and Sergey  (24:27) How Did You Join Google?  (25:33) Principles of Scaling a Company  (28:50) The Significance of Company Culture  (33:02) Should Company Culture Change as It Grows?  (36:42) Is Innovation Possible in Big Successful Companies?  (38:15) How to Structure Teams to Drive Innovation  (42:37) Focus at Google  (45:25) The Future of AI  (48:40) Why Didn’t Google Release a ChatGPT-Style Product First?  (51:53) What Would Apple Be Doing if Steve Jobs Were Alive?  (55:42) Hiring & Failing Fast  (58:53) Microcultures at Google & Growing Too Big  (01:04:02) Competition  (01:04:39) Deadlines  (01:05:17) Business Plans  (01:06:28) What Made Google’s Sergey and Larry Special?  (01:09:12) Navigating Media Production in the Age of AI  (01:12:17) Why AI Emergence Is a Matter of Human Survival  (01:17:39) Dangers of AI  (01:21:01) AI Models Know More Than We Thought  (01:23:45) Will We Have to Guard AI Models with the Army?  (01:25:32) What If China or Russia Gains Full Control of AI?  (01:27:56) Will AI Make Jobs Redundant?  (01:31:09) Incorporating AI into Everyday Life  (01:33:20) Sam Altman's Worldcoin  (01:34:45) Is AI Superior to Humans in Performing Tasks?  (01:35:29) Is AI the End of Humanity?  (01:36:05) How Do We Control AI?  (01:37:51) Your Biggest Fear About AI  (01:40:24) Work from Home vs. Office: Your Perspective  (01:42:59) Advice You Wish You’d Received in Your 30s  (01:44:44) What Activity Significantly Improves Everyday Life?  Join the waitlist for The 1% Diary - https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Waitlist-YT-ad-reads Follow Eric:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/bX3DQSIKuOb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/7JNHZYGKuOb  You can purchase Eric’s books, here:  ‘Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/JdoJEJ7KuOb  ‘The Age of AI And Our Human Future’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/bO1UnZ9KuOb  ‘Trillion Dollar Coach’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/4D9a9icLuOb  ‘How Google Works’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/pEnkHTeLuOb  ‘The New Digital Age: Transforming Nations, Businesses, and Our Lives’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/37Vt9yhLuOb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off NordVPN - http://NORDVPN.COM/DOAC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He scaled Google from startup to $2 trillion success, can Eric Schmidt now help save humanity from the dangers of AI?  Eric Schmidt is the former CEO of Google and co-founder of Schmidt Sciences. He is also the author of bestselling books such as, ‘The New Digital Age’ and ‘Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit’.  In this conversation, Eric and Steven discuss topics such as, how TikTok is influencing algorithms, the 2 AI tools that companies need, how Google employees leaked secret information, and the link between AI and human survival.  (00:00) Intro  (02:05) Why Did You Write a Book About AI?  (03:49) Your Experience in the Area of AI  (05:06) Essential Knowledge to Acquire at 18  (06:49) Is Coding a Dying Art Form?  (07:49) What Is Critical Thinking and How Can It Be Acquired?  (10:24) Importance of Critical Thinking in AI  (13:40) When Your Children's Best Friend Is a Computer  (15:38) How Would You Reduce TikTok's Addictiveness?  (18:38) Principles of Good Entrepreneurship  (20:57) Founder Mode  (22:01) The Backstory of Google's Larry and Sergey  (24:27) How Did You Join Google?  (25:33) Principles of Scaling a Company  (28:50) The Significance of Company Culture  (33:02) Should Company Culture Change as It Grows?  (36:42) Is Innovation Possible in Big Successful Companies?  (38:15) How to Structure Teams to Drive Innovation  (42:37) Focus at Google  (45:25) The Future of AI  (48:40) Why Didn’t Google Release a ChatGPT-Style Product First?  (51:53) What Would Apple Be Doing if Steve Jobs Were Alive?  (55:42) Hiring & Failing Fast  (58:53) Microcultures at Google & Growing Too Big  (01:04:02) Competition  (01:04:39) Deadlines  (01:05:17) Business Plans  (01:06:28) What Made Google’s Sergey and Larry Special?  (01:09:12) Navigating Media Production in the Age of AI  (01:12:17) Why AI Emergence Is a Matter of Human Survival  (01:17:39) Dangers of AI  (01:21:01) AI Models Know More Than We Thought  (01:23:45) Will We Have to Guard AI Models with the Army?  (01:25:32) What If China or Russia Gains Full Control of AI?  (01:27:56) Will AI Make Jobs Redundant?  (01:31:09) Incorporating AI into Everyday Life  (01:33:20) Sam Altman's Worldcoin  (01:34:45) Is AI Superior to Humans in Performing Tasks?  (01:35:29) Is AI the End of Humanity?  (01:36:05) How Do We Control AI?  (01:37:51) Your Biggest Fear About AI  (01:40:24) Work from Home vs. Office: Your Perspective  (01:42:59) Advice You Wish You’d Received in Your 30s  (01:44:44) What Activity Significantly Improves Everyday Life?  Join the waitlist for The 1% Diary - https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Waitlist-YT-ad-reads Follow Eric:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/bX3DQSIKuOb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/7JNHZYGKuOb  You can purchase Eric’s books, here:  ‘Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/JdoJEJ7KuOb  ‘The Age of AI And Our Human Future’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/bO1UnZ9KuOb  ‘Trillion Dollar Coach’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/4D9a9icLuOb  ‘How Google Works’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/pEnkHTeLuOb  ‘The New Digital Age: Transforming Nations, Businesses, and Our Lives’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/37Vt9yhLuOb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off NordVPN - http://NORDVPN.COM/DOAC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullGoogle CEO: AI Is Creating Deadly Viruses! If We See This, We Must Turn Off AI! They Leaked Our Secrets At Google!288429c1-27d1-452b-ac83-450f51f9dddbThu, 14 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +00006611https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2024) Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2024)f9c40881-1bf7-4ecf-8f6b-0a5d50a08f51Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Summary of the Seventh Commandment (2024) We have reached the In Brief section, or nugget day, on the seventh commandment. Father Mike reiterates that the right to private property comes from our dignity as humans, and the Church has a duty to weigh in on economic or social matters where that dignity is threatened. He challenges us to ask ourselves, do we see Jesus in “the distressing disguise of the poor” and just walk by him, or do we respond to him? Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2450-2463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have reached the In Brief section, or nugget day, on the seventh commandment. Father Mike reiterates that the right to private property comes from our dignity as humans, and the Church has a duty to weigh in on economic or social matters where that dignity is threatened. He challenges us to ask ourselves, do we see Jesus in “the distressing disguise of the poor” and just walk by him, or do we respond to him? Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2450-2463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 319: Summary of the Seventh Commandment (2024)e3152f7b-67e5-4c74-81c3-235e02ed5dd1Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Summary of the Seventh Commandment (2024) We have reached the In Brief section, or nugget day, on the seventh commandment. Father Mike reiterates that the right to private property comes from our dignity as humans, and the Church has a duty to weigh in on economic or social matters where that dignity is threatened. He challenges us to ask ourselves, do we see Jesus in “the distressing disguise of the poor” and just walk by him, or do we respond to him? Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2450-2463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have reached the In Brief section, or nugget day, on the seventh commandment. Father Mike reiterates that the right to private property comes from our dignity as humans, and the Church has a duty to weigh in on economic or social matters where that dignity is threatened. He challenges us to ask ourselves, do we see Jesus in “the distressing disguise of the poor” and just walk by him, or do we respond to him? Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2450-2463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 319: Summary of the Seventh Commandment (2024)74fde1f6-0a7e-4163-842e-086b00d08321Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2024) Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2024)05db3efe-3b60-492d-90a4-65de88f5914fThu, 14 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2024) Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2024)d3b72385-5ecd-4ef4-8039-cede8830ccf2Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2024) Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2024)3c174412-5f57-4c1a-824a-e8267bcae75eThu, 14 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGooey or Not"We made cinnamon biscuits for tomorrow's bake sale at school today," announced Lexi, bounding up the steps and into the house. "Miss Summers took us to the kitchen and helped us. They were gooey and deeeelicious! We were each allowed to have one after all the other ones had been packaged." "They sound great!" said Mom. "I'll have to buy some tomorrow. Maybe we can even make them at home sometime.""Yeah!" said Lexi. "It would be even more fun making them here. At school we each only put in a couple of the ingredients. I got stuck with measuring the dry stuff--the flour and salt and baking powder. It was okay, but I would have liked to mix the gooey part.""Well, you did have an important job," said Mom. "And it sounds like the biscuits turned out well--light and fluffy, right?" "Oh, yes!" Lexi sighed as she thought about them. "They were light and fluffy and so yummy!""Without the baking powder, they would have been flat and hard," said Mom. "It was your baking powder that made the biscuits light and fluffy.""Really?" Lexi looked surprised. "Well, then maybe I had the most important job of all, even if it wasn't as much fun to do as the gooey part.""Not necessarily. All the ingredients were important, not just the baking powder," said Mom. "Every team member had an important job to do." She looked at Lexi. "We're something like recipe ingredients too.""What do you mean by that?" asked Lexi, perplexed. Mom laughed. "I mean that God has given unique gifts and abilities to each of us--all different, but all needed. As Christians work together and use our different gifts, we show the world God's love and point people to Jesus. It's easy to make judgments about how big or small someone's skills might be, including our own, but each gift is equally important. All of our abilities were given to us by God, and He wants us to use them to serve Him and show His love to other people.""I think I get it," said Lexi. She grinned. "Okay. I'll be the very best ingredient I can be--even if I'm not the gooey part!" –Della R. Oberholtzer

"We made cinnamon biscuits for tomorrow's bake sale at school today," announced Lexi, bounding up the steps and into the house. "Miss Summers took us to the kitchen and helped us. They were gooey and deeeelicious! We were each allowed to have one after all the other ones had been packaged." "They sound great!" said Mom. "I'll have to buy some tomorrow. Maybe we can even make them at home sometime.""Yeah!" said Lexi. "It would be even more fun making them here. At school we each only put in a couple of the ingredients. I got stuck with measuring the dry stuff--the flour and salt and baking powder. It was okay, but I would have liked to mix the gooey part.""Well, you did have an important job," said Mom. "And it sounds like the biscuits turned out well--light and fluffy, right?" "Oh, yes!" Lexi sighed as she thought about them. "They were light and fluffy and so yummy!""Without the baking powder, they would have been flat and hard," said Mom. "It was your baking powder that made the biscuits light and fluffy.""Really?" Lexi looked surprised. "Well, then maybe I had the most important job of all, even if it wasn't as much fun to do as the gooey part.""Not necessarily. All the ingredients were important, not just the baking powder," said Mom. "Every team member had an important job to do." She looked at Lexi. "We're something like recipe ingredients too.""What do you mean by that?" asked Lexi, perplexed. Mom laughed. "I mean that God has given unique gifts and abilities to each of us--all different, but all needed. As Christians work together and use our different gifts, we show the world God's love and point people to Jesus. It's easy to make judgments about how big or small someone's skills might be, including our own, but each gift is equally important. All of our abilities were given to us by God, and He wants us to use them to serve Him and show His love to other people.""I think I get it," said Lexi. She grinned. "Okay. I'll be the very best ingredient I can be--even if I'm not the gooey part!" –Della R. Oberholtzer

Gooey or Not947d99b7-69a4-4f43-9eea-b87d791f43a6Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Gooey or Not Bible Reading: Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 “We made cinnamon biscuits for tomorrow’s bake sale at school today,” announced Lexi, bounding up the steps and into the house. “Miss Summers took us to the kitchen and helped us. They were gooey and deeeelicious! We were each allowed to have one after all the other ones had been packaged.” “They sound great!” said Mom. “I’ll have to buy some tomorrow. Maybe we can even make them at home sometime.” “Yeah!” said Lexi. “It would be even more fun making them here. At school we each only put in a couple of the ingredients. I got stuck with measuring the dry stuff–the flour and salt and baking powder. It was okay, but I would have liked to mix the gooey part.” “Well, you did have an important job,” said Mom. “And it sounds like the biscuits turned out well–light and fluffy, right?” “Oh, yes!” Lexi sighed as she thought about them. “They were light and fluffy and so yummy!” “Without the baking powder, they would have been flat and hard,” said Mom. “It was your baking powder that made the biscuits light and fluffy.” “Really?” Lexi looked surprised. “Well, then maybe I had the most important job of all, even if it wasn’t as much fun to do as the gooey part.” “Not necessarily. All the ingredients were important, not just the baking powder,” said Mom. “Every team member had an important job to do.” She looked at Lexi. “We’re something like recipe ingredients too.” “What do you mean by that?” asked Lexi, perplexed. Mom laughed. “I mean that God has given unique gifts and abilities to each of us–all different, but all needed. As Christians work together and use our different gifts, we show the world God’s love and point people to Jesus. It’s easy to make judgments about how big or small someone’s skills might be, including our own, but each gift is equally important. All of our abilities were given to us by God, and He wants us to use them to serve Him and show His love to other people.” “I think I get it,” said Lexi. She grinned. “Okay. I’ll be the very best ingredient I can be–even if I’m not the gooey part!” –Della R. Oberholtzer How About You?Have you ever wished you could do something someone else could do? Do you feel like your role in God’s work in the world isn’t as important as someone else’s? God loves each of us dearly and has given us special gifts. As Christians work together, each talent and ability is important in helping more people know about Jesus. Know that God sees all you do and is glorified when you use your gifts to show His love to others. Today’s Key Verse:There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. (NIV) (1 Corinthians 12:4 ) Today’s Key Thought:Everybody is important to God’s work

Bible Reading: Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 “We made cinnamon biscuits for tomorrow’s bake sale at school today,” announced Lexi, bounding up the steps and into the house. “Miss Summers took us to the kitchen and helped us. They were gooey and deeeelicious! We were each allowed to have one after all the other ones had been packaged.” “They sound great!” said Mom. “I’ll have to buy some tomorrow. Maybe we can even make them at home sometime.” “Yeah!” said Lexi. “It would be even more fun making them here. At school we each only put in a couple of the ingredients. I got stuck with measuring the dry stuff–the flour and salt and baking powder. It was okay, but I would have liked to mix the gooey part.” “Well, you did have an important job,” said Mom. “And it sounds like the biscuits turned out well–light and fluffy, right?” “Oh, yes!” Lexi sighed as she thought about them. “They were light and fluffy and so yummy!” “Without the baking powder, they would have been flat and hard,” said Mom. “It was your baking powder that made the biscuits light and fluffy.” “Really?” Lexi looked surprised. “Well, then maybe I had the most important job of all, even if it wasn’t as much fun to do as the gooey part.” “Not necessarily. All the ingredients were important, not just the baking powder,” said Mom. “Every team member had an important job to do.” She looked at Lexi. “We’re something like recipe ingredients too.” “What do you mean by that?” asked Lexi, perplexed. Mom laughed. “I mean that God has given unique gifts and abilities to each of us–all different, but all needed. As Christians work together and use our different gifts, we show the world God’s love and point people to Jesus. It’s easy to make judgments about how big or small someone’s skills might be, including our own, but each gift is equally important. All of our abilities were given to us by God, and He wants us to use them to serve Him and show His love to other people.” “I think I get it,” said Lexi. She grinned. “Okay. I’ll be the very best ingredient I can be–even if I’m not the gooey part!” –Della R. Oberholtzer How About You?Have you ever wished you could do something someone else could do? Do you feel like your role in God’s work in the world isn’t as important as someone else’s? God loves each of us dearly and has given us special gifts. As Christians work together, each talent and ability is important in helping more people know about Jesus. Know that God sees all you do and is glorified when you use your gifts to show His love to others. Today’s Key Verse:There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. (NIV) (1 Corinthians 12:4 ) Today’s Key Thought:Everybody is important to God’s work

Gooey or Not d97e5adc-00bb-48d7-8af4-b56972b685a3Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2-Ep #13- Eye of The Holder, Pt 2Fr. Wyatt battles Leviathan in the climatic finale.

Fr. Wyatt battles Leviathan in the climatic finale.

fullS2-Ep #13- Eye of The Holder, Pt 2d2f75575-799a-4dde-aa24-2447cfb4e736Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:05:16 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#351: The Kings Get Lost- Elisha part 12 Kings 3:1-11 In this exciting new series, we dive into the life of Elisha, the prophet who followed Elijah. After receiving a double portion of Elijah's spirit, Elisha was empowered by God to perform twice as many miracles as his teacher! Today, we join Elisha at the beginning of his journey when three kings—Jehoram of Israel, Jehoshaphat of Judah, and the king of Edom—team up to fight the king of Moab. Their journey, however, quickly goes wrong as they find themselves lost and without water in the wilderness. In desperation, King Jehoshaphat suggests seeking guidance from a prophet. Enter Elisha! ------------------ bible project animated video of 1 and 2 Kings Elijah coloring book on Amazon To listen to our Elijah series, go to episodes #292-301. This will also give them context for Elisha. ------------------------------------------------ To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.       YouTube link show notes and patreon page “books of 1-2 kings summary, to elijah on amazon coloring bookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Kings 3:1-11 In this exciting new series, we dive into the life of Elisha, the prophet who followed Elijah. After receiving a double portion of Elijah's spirit, Elisha was empowered by God to perform twice as many miracles as his teacher! Today, we join Elisha at the beginning of his journey when three kings—Jehoram of Israel, Jehoshaphat of Judah, and the king of Edom—team up to fight the king of Moab. Their journey, however, quickly goes wrong as they find themselves lost and without water in the wilderness. In desperation, King Jehoshaphat suggests seeking guidance from a prophet. Enter Elisha! ------------------ bible project animated video of 1 and 2 Kings Elijah coloring book on Amazon To listen to our Elijah series, go to episodes #292-301. This will also give them context for Elisha. ------------------------------------------------ To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.       YouTube link show notes and patreon page “books of 1-2 kings summary, to elijah on amazon coloring bookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#351: The Kings Get Lost- Elisha part 19dc62b5e-a07b-41c8-8759-479267fecfc4Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000548https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2024) Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2024)f58985b3-8d0a-48db-ad57-e7906793c5a4Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: Love for the Poor (2024) The Church’s charity for the poor is a “part of her constant tradition.” Fr. Mike unpacks how the poor are the “true treasure of the Church.” He emphasizes that when we give to the poor what they need, we satisfy the requirements of justice. He also reiterates the importance of mercy and showing mercy to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2443-2449. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church’s charity for the poor is a “part of her constant tradition.” Fr. Mike unpacks how the poor are the “true treasure of the Church.” He emphasizes that when we give to the poor what they need, we satisfy the requirements of justice. He also reiterates the importance of mercy and showing mercy to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2443-2449. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 318: Love for the Poor (2024)cb3ff594-ea67-4917-97cb-4fddb5aeac3aWed, 13 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: Love for the Poor (2024) The Church’s charity for the poor is a “part of her constant tradition.” Fr. Mike unpacks how the poor are the “true treasure of the Church.” He emphasizes that when we give to the poor what they need, we satisfy the requirements of justice. He also reiterates the importance of mercy and showing mercy to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2443-2449. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church’s charity for the poor is a “part of her constant tradition.” Fr. Mike unpacks how the poor are the “true treasure of the Church.” He emphasizes that when we give to the poor what they need, we satisfy the requirements of justice. He also reiterates the importance of mercy and showing mercy to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2443-2449. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 318: Love for the Poor (2024)801e80f9-c857-4476-98a9-93a5af016eaaWed, 13 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2024) Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2024)95f2abe0-1b06-41ba-a48c-bfc58178ab38Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2024) Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2024)a19cb0a4-107a-419b-9599-6f3427079a8aWed, 13 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2024) Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2024)14a07fad-6776-4e08-abc1-a6a59e4f0a8fWed, 13 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFish EarsHurry up, Dad, thought Landon as his dad read a Bible passage aloud. Landon was anxious for morning devotions to end so the day's fishing trip could begin. It seemed like a long time before Dad finally closed with prayer."Okay, let's go!" said Landon as soon as Dad said "Amen." He grinned at his mother. "We'll bring you some fish for dinner." When they got to the river, Landon and Dad quickly cast their fishing lines into the water. They talked as they waited for the fish to bite, but they didn't get even one nibble. "Maybe they heard us talk about frying them!" joked Landon as he and Dad moved along the riverbank to try a different spot. A few minutes later, something tugged at Landon's line. "I've got a bite!" he exclaimed. He reeled in his catch. "My dinner!" he announced, holding the fish above his head. Landon frowned as he took the fish off the hook and inspected it. "I thought talking too loud was scaring the fish away, but fish don't even have ears.""Sure they do," said Dad. "You just can't see them. Fish have internal ears--that is, ears on the inside--not external ones like us." He tugged gently on Landon's ear. "But you know what?"Landon shook his head. "What?" "Well," said Dad, "even though our ears are on the outside of our heads, our most important hearing takes place on the inside in our hearts. That happens when we listen carefully to the message God has for us. His message is in the Bible--it tells us about our need for Jesus and how we should live as God's children who have been freed from sin. When we listen to that message, God helps us live out its truth."Landon thought about their devotions that morning. He had heard Dad's voice, but he knew he hadn't listened with his heart to God's message. "I didn't do a good job of that this morning."Dad patted his shoulder. "None of us listen perfectly all the time, but God is patient with us. He's also given us the Holy Spirit to help us listen and act on His words."Landon nodded. "Maybe tonight I'll reread the devotions and listen better this time." He grinned. "After I eat some freshly caught fish, that is!"–Nance E. Keyes

Hurry up, Dad, thought Landon as his dad read a Bible passage aloud. Landon was anxious for morning devotions to end so the day's fishing trip could begin. It seemed like a long time before Dad finally closed with prayer."Okay, let's go!" said Landon as soon as Dad said "Amen." He grinned at his mother. "We'll bring you some fish for dinner." When they got to the river, Landon and Dad quickly cast their fishing lines into the water. They talked as they waited for the fish to bite, but they didn't get even one nibble. "Maybe they heard us talk about frying them!" joked Landon as he and Dad moved along the riverbank to try a different spot. A few minutes later, something tugged at Landon's line. "I've got a bite!" he exclaimed. He reeled in his catch. "My dinner!" he announced, holding the fish above his head. Landon frowned as he took the fish off the hook and inspected it. "I thought talking too loud was scaring the fish away, but fish don't even have ears.""Sure they do," said Dad. "You just can't see them. Fish have internal ears--that is, ears on the inside--not external ones like us." He tugged gently on Landon's ear. "But you know what?"Landon shook his head. "What?" "Well," said Dad, "even though our ears are on the outside of our heads, our most important hearing takes place on the inside in our hearts. That happens when we listen carefully to the message God has for us. His message is in the Bible--it tells us about our need for Jesus and how we should live as God's children who have been freed from sin. When we listen to that message, God helps us live out its truth."Landon thought about their devotions that morning. He had heard Dad's voice, but he knew he hadn't listened with his heart to God's message. "I didn't do a good job of that this morning."Dad patted his shoulder. "None of us listen perfectly all the time, but God is patient with us. He's also given us the Holy Spirit to help us listen and act on His words."Landon nodded. "Maybe tonight I'll reread the devotions and listen better this time." He grinned. "After I eat some freshly caught fish, that is!"–Nance E. Keyes

Fish Ears8ef4446a-ee0b-44a2-8b6d-87bf2a8c9349Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Fish Ears Bible Reading: James 1:21-25 Hurry up, Dad, thought Landon as his dad read a Bible passage aloud. Landon was anxious for morning devotions to end so the day’s fishing trip could begin. It seemed like a long time before Dad finally closed with prayer. “Okay, let’s go!” said Landon as soon as Dad said “Amen.” He grinned at his mother. “We’ll bring you some fish for dinner.” When they got to the river, Landon and Dad quickly cast their fishing lines into the water. They talked as they waited for the fish to bite, but they didn’t get even one nibble. “Maybe they heard us talk about frying them!” joked Landon as he and Dad moved along the riverbank to try a different spot. A few minutes later, something tugged at Landon’s line. “I’ve got a bite!” he exclaimed. He reeled in his catch. “My dinner!” he announced, holding the fish above his head. Landon frowned as he took the fish off the hook and inspected it. “I thought talking too loud was scaring the fish away, but fish don’t even have ears.” “Sure they do,” said Dad. “You just can’t see them. Fish have internal ears–that is, ears on the inside–not external ones like us.” He tugged gently on Landon’s ear. “But you know what?” Landon shook his head. “What?” “Well,” said Dad, “even though our ears are on the outside of our heads, our most important hearing takes place on the inside in our hearts. That happens when we listen carefully to the message God has for us. His message is in the Bible–it tells us about our need for Jesus and how we should live as God’s children who have been freed from sin. When we listen to that message, God helps us live out its truth.” Landon thought about their devotions that morning. He had heard Dad’s voice, but he knew he hadn’t listened with his heart to God’s message. “I didn’t do a good job of that this morning.” Dad patted his shoulder. “None of us listen perfectly all the time, but God is patient with us. He’s also given us the Holy Spirit to help us listen and act on His words.” Landon nodded. “Maybe tonight I’ll reread the devotions and listen better this time.” He grinned. “After I eat some freshly caught fish, that is!” –Nance E. Keyes How About You?How well do you listen when someone reads the Bible or talks about what it means? Do you just hear words, or do you hear a message from God and take it to heart? Every single one of God’s words is specially given to us so that we can know God better and experience His love and power in our lives. Trust Him to help you listen to all He says with your heart and put it into practice. Today’s Key Verse:Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.” (NLT) (Luke 11:28) Today’s Key Thought:Listen to God with your heart

Bible Reading: James 1:21-25 Hurry up, Dad, thought Landon as his dad read a Bible passage aloud. Landon was anxious for morning devotions to end so the day’s fishing trip could begin. It seemed like a long time before Dad finally closed with prayer. “Okay, let’s go!” said Landon as soon as Dad said “Amen.” He grinned at his mother. “We’ll bring you some fish for dinner.” When they got to the river, Landon and Dad quickly cast their fishing lines into the water. They talked as they waited for the fish to bite, but they didn’t get even one nibble. “Maybe they heard us talk about frying them!” joked Landon as he and Dad moved along the riverbank to try a different spot. A few minutes later, something tugged at Landon’s line. “I’ve got a bite!” he exclaimed. He reeled in his catch. “My dinner!” he announced, holding the fish above his head. Landon frowned as he took the fish off the hook and inspected it. “I thought talking too loud was scaring the fish away, but fish don’t even have ears.” “Sure they do,” said Dad. “You just can’t see them. Fish have internal ears–that is, ears on the inside–not external ones like us.” He tugged gently on Landon’s ear. “But you know what?” Landon shook his head. “What?” “Well,” said Dad, “even though our ears are on the outside of our heads, our most important hearing takes place on the inside in our hearts. That happens when we listen carefully to the message God has for us. His message is in the Bible–it tells us about our need for Jesus and how we should live as God’s children who have been freed from sin. When we listen to that message, God helps us live out its truth.” Landon thought about their devotions that morning. He had heard Dad’s voice, but he knew he hadn’t listened with his heart to God’s message. “I didn’t do a good job of that this morning.” Dad patted his shoulder. “None of us listen perfectly all the time, but God is patient with us. He’s also given us the Holy Spirit to help us listen and act on His words.” Landon nodded. “Maybe tonight I’ll reread the devotions and listen better this time.” He grinned. “After I eat some freshly caught fish, that is!” –Nance E. Keyes How About You?How well do you listen when someone reads the Bible or talks about what it means? Do you just hear words, or do you hear a message from God and take it to heart? Every single one of God’s words is specially given to us so that we can know God better and experience His love and power in our lives. Trust Him to help you listen to all He says with your heart and put it into practice. Today’s Key Verse:Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.” (NLT) (Luke 11:28) Today’s Key Thought:Listen to God with your heart

Fish Ears 785c630d-d9d2-4adf-8f9b-520e5c2c4988Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2024)0389f460-e4a7-4ae4-b729-e73c86eae666Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: International Justice and Solidarity (2024) Internationally, there is often a large gap in the resources between countries. The Catechism explains the justice and solidarity that should exist among all nations, rich and poor. Rich nations have a duty of solidarity, charity, and justice to support nations who are unable to fully ensure their own development. Fr. Mike emphasizes that direct aid is not all the Church advocates for, but that we also have a duty to help reform these nations. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2437-2442. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Internationally, there is often a large gap in the resources between countries. The Catechism explains the justice and solidarity that should exist among all nations, rich and poor. Rich nations have a duty of solidarity, charity, and justice to support nations who are unable to fully ensure their own development. Fr. Mike emphasizes that direct aid is not all the Church advocates for, but that we also have a duty to help reform these nations. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2437-2442. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 317: International Justice and Solidarity (2024)91640485-5c6f-4b33-aec6-516e4dbc28a3Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2024)c3f964b4-3dc9-4988-ab87-099eafb163d6Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2024)ffe42abc-2516-441c-891c-13f2718b36ddTue, 12 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2024)713819c4-04b8-4d70-8db2-d5d1d1770f63Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Notices"Who would like to take this form to the principal for me?" asked Mrs. Li. "It's very important, and he's waiting for it." Flynn raised his hand high for his teacher to see. "Flynn, you may go," she said.Flynn proudly walked to the principal's office with the form in his hand. But when he got there, the principal wasn't there. He dropped the form on the principal's desk and walked slowly back to class. "Some important job," he muttered to himself.At recess, Flynn collected all the balls from around the playground and put them in the bin. No one seemed to notice. On his way home, a woman dropped her keys on the sidewalk. Flynn scooped them up and handed them back to her. But she scurried away without even a "thank you." Flynn sighed and trudged home.His mom was in the kitchen when he arrived. "Want a snack?" she asked. Flynn shrugged. "What's wrong, Flynn?" asked Mom. "Everything okay?" "My teacher at church says that since Jesus saved us we're supposed to do good deeds to show others His love and that we have faith in Him. But what's the point if no one even notices the good things I do?"Mom paused. "Do you remember the year Dad was out of work?" she asked."Yeah," said Flynn. He did remember. It was a hard year."And do you remember how a grocery card and Bible verse appeared in our mailbox every single week?" asked Mom. Again Flynn nodded. "Those verses and gift cards kept us going during a very hard time, but we never found out who was behind it," Mom said. "Why didn't they let us thank them?""I guess it just made them feel good to help us," said Flynn."I'm sure it did," said Mom. "But I also think they knew that the Bible tells us to do our good deeds in secret and that God, who sees everything, will reward us. Even though your good deeds may not get any appreciation here on earth, keep doing them. God sees every good thing you do for others out of the love He has shown you, and He knows you're doing them for Him." –Laura Kuehn

"Who would like to take this form to the principal for me?" asked Mrs. Li. "It's very important, and he's waiting for it." Flynn raised his hand high for his teacher to see. "Flynn, you may go," she said.Flynn proudly walked to the principal's office with the form in his hand. But when he got there, the principal wasn't there. He dropped the form on the principal's desk and walked slowly back to class. "Some important job," he muttered to himself.At recess, Flynn collected all the balls from around the playground and put them in the bin. No one seemed to notice. On his way home, a woman dropped her keys on the sidewalk. Flynn scooped them up and handed them back to her. But she scurried away without even a "thank you." Flynn sighed and trudged home.His mom was in the kitchen when he arrived. "Want a snack?" she asked. Flynn shrugged. "What's wrong, Flynn?" asked Mom. "Everything okay?" "My teacher at church says that since Jesus saved us we're supposed to do good deeds to show others His love and that we have faith in Him. But what's the point if no one even notices the good things I do?"Mom paused. "Do you remember the year Dad was out of work?" she asked."Yeah," said Flynn. He did remember. It was a hard year."And do you remember how a grocery card and Bible verse appeared in our mailbox every single week?" asked Mom. Again Flynn nodded. "Those verses and gift cards kept us going during a very hard time, but we never found out who was behind it," Mom said. "Why didn't they let us thank them?""I guess it just made them feel good to help us," said Flynn."I'm sure it did," said Mom. "But I also think they knew that the Bible tells us to do our good deeds in secret and that God, who sees everything, will reward us. Even though your good deeds may not get any appreciation here on earth, keep doing them. God sees every good thing you do for others out of the love He has shown you, and He knows you're doing them for Him." –Laura Kuehn

God Notices8aa4a3fc-a0a0-40ac-9c3a-4547bc71819aTue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags God Notices Bible Reading: Matthew 6:1-4 “Who would like to take this form to the principal for me?” asked Mrs. Li. “It’s very important, and he’s waiting for it.” Flynn raised his hand high for his teacher to see. “Flynn, you may go,” she said. Flynn proudly walked to the principal’s office with the form in his hand. But when he got there, the principal wasn’t there. He dropped the form on the principal’s desk and walked slowly back to class. “Some important job,” he muttered to himself. At recess, Flynn collected all the balls from around the playground and put them in the bin. No one seemed to notice. On his way home, a woman dropped her keys on the sidewalk. Flynn scooped them up and handed them back to her. But she scurried away without even a “thank you.” Flynn sighed and trudged home. His mom was in the kitchen when he arrived. “Want a snack?” she asked. Flynn shrugged. “What’s wrong, Flynn?” asked Mom. “Everything okay?” “My teacher at church says that since Jesus saved us we’re supposed to do good deeds to show others His love and that we have faith in Him. But what’s the point if no one even notices the good things I do?” Mom paused. “Do you remember the year Dad was out of work?” she asked. “Yeah,” said Flynn. He did remember. It was a hard year. “And do you remember how a grocery card and Bible verse appeared in our mailbox every single week?” asked Mom. Again Flynn nodded. “Those verses and gift cards kept us going during a very hard time, but we never found out who was behind it,” Mom said. “Why didn’t they let us thank them?” “I guess it just made them feel good to help us,” said Flynn. “I’m sure it did,” said Mom. “But I also think they knew that the Bible tells us to do our good deeds in secret and that God, who sees everything, will reward us. Even though your good deeds may not get any appreciation here on earth, keep doing them. God sees every good thing you do for others out of the love He has shown you, and He knows you’re doing them for Him.” –Laura Kuehn How About You?Do you get frustrated when the good things you do are not appreciated by others? Don’t stop doing good. Jesus, who loves you so much that He died for your sins to make you God’s child, appreciates every good thing you do out of the love you have for Him. Remember that you are serving Him, not people, and that He will reward you in His way and in His time. Today’s Key Verse:Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (NIV) (Galatians 6:9) Today’s Key Thought:God sees your good deeds

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:1-4 “Who would like to take this form to the principal for me?” asked Mrs. Li. “It’s very important, and he’s waiting for it.” Flynn raised his hand high for his teacher to see. “Flynn, you may go,” she said. Flynn proudly walked to the principal’s office with the form in his hand. But when he got there, the principal wasn’t there. He dropped the form on the principal’s desk and walked slowly back to class. “Some important job,” he muttered to himself. At recess, Flynn collected all the balls from around the playground and put them in the bin. No one seemed to notice. On his way home, a woman dropped her keys on the sidewalk. Flynn scooped them up and handed them back to her. But she scurried away without even a “thank you.” Flynn sighed and trudged home. His mom was in the kitchen when he arrived. “Want a snack?” she asked. Flynn shrugged. “What’s wrong, Flynn?” asked Mom. “Everything okay?” “My teacher at church says that since Jesus saved us we’re supposed to do good deeds to show others His love and that we have faith in Him. But what’s the point if no one even notices the good things I do?” Mom paused. “Do you remember the year Dad was out of work?” she asked. “Yeah,” said Flynn. He did remember. It was a hard year. “And do you remember how a grocery card and Bible verse appeared in our mailbox every single week?” asked Mom. Again Flynn nodded. “Those verses and gift cards kept us going during a very hard time, but we never found out who was behind it,” Mom said. “Why didn’t they let us thank them?” “I guess it just made them feel good to help us,” said Flynn. “I’m sure it did,” said Mom. “But I also think they knew that the Bible tells us to do our good deeds in secret and that God, who sees everything, will reward us. Even though your good deeds may not get any appreciation here on earth, keep doing them. God sees every good thing you do for others out of the love He has shown you, and He knows you’re doing them for Him.” –Laura Kuehn How About You?Do you get frustrated when the good things you do are not appreciated by others? Don’t stop doing good. Jesus, who loves you so much that He died for your sins to make you God’s child, appreciates every good thing you do out of the love you have for Him. Remember that you are serving Him, not people, and that He will reward you in His way and in His time. Today’s Key Verse:Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (NIV) (Galatians 6:9) Today’s Key Thought:God sees your good deeds

God Notices 5eb8017f-f1da-491b-875c-eaaf8c5968d4Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Functional Dentist: New Research Linking Bleeding Gums & Cancer! Your Oral Microbiome Can Kill You! If You Can't Get It Up, Brush Your Teeth!From cavities to cancer, dental problems to dementia, how the state of your teeth is connected to every aspect of your wellbeing.   Dr Victoria Sampson is an award-winning functional dentist, researcher, and founder of the multidisciplinary oral health centre, The Health Society Labs. She is also the first dentist in the world to link gum disease with worse COVID complications.  In this conversation, Dr Victoria and Steven discuss topics such as, the shocking link between oral health and cancer, how your saliva can predict future dementia diagnosis, how bad breath is a sign of low fertility, and the right way to brush your teeth.  00:00 Intro 01:34 The Oral Microbiome 02:54 What Impacts Our Oral Microbiome? 03:33 2 Million Bacteria in Your Mouth 04:46 How Many People Have Oral Diseases? 06:19 Body Diseases Linked to Oral Microbiome 08:05 Steven Adjusting Chair? 10:18 Research Linking COVID-19 and Oral Hygiene 12:38 Can Your Oral Microbiome Kill You? 13:27 How Food Shapes Your Mouth 16:35 What’s a Wisdom Tooth? 17:54 Do Wisdom Teeth Need Removal? 18:39 Why Do We Need Dentists If Ancestors Had Good Teeth? 20:05 Is Everyone’s Microbiome Massively Different? 21:54 How Oral Health Improves Overall Health 23:54 Can Swallowing Saliva Make You Sick? 25:48 Inflammation and the Oral Microbiome Link 27:50 Rheumatoid Arthritis Strongly Linked to Oral Health 30:15 Heart Disease and the Oral Microbiome 33:02 How Oral Bacteria Filters Through Your Body 33:20 Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Oral Hygiene 35:28 Emerging Research: Breast Cancer and Oral Microbiome 39:25 Green Tea Benefits for Oral Health 40:44 Impact of Coffee on Oral Health 41:46 Effects of Hot Drinks & Sugar on Teeth 43:34 Link Between Brain Health & Alzheimer’s 50:11 Can Mental Health Be Seen in the Mouth? 51:12 Spotting Eating Disorders Through Oral Health 51:50 How Stress Affects Your Oral Health 53:26 Mouth vs. Nose Breathing: Health Impacts 57:08 Higher ADHD Risk in Mouth-Breathing Children 58:03 Kissing and Bacteria Transmission 59:04 Oral Sex and the Oral Microbiome 01:01:27 Switching to Steven - Transition 01:02:07 Oral Health and Fertility 01:06:33 Ads Break 01:07:32 Study Results on Oral Health 01:16:31 Best Time to Brush Your Teeth 01:17:37 Good vs. Bad Oral Products 01:26:18 Should You Spit or Rinse After Brushing? 01:30:48 Whitening Products: Do They Work? 01:33:52 Importance of Drinking Through Straws 01:34:45 Smoking and Vaping Effects on Oral Health 01:37:30 Last Guest Question Follow Dr Victoria: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/BYodSLgymOb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/1CuFnflymOb  You can learn more about the products mentioned, here:  Super Teeth Soft Floss: https://g2ul0.app.link/GH0TGntymOb  Super Teeth Toothpaste: https://g2ul0.app.link/pU20AczymOb  Super Teeth Dental Prebiotic: https://g2ul0.app.link/7rjRJUAymOb  Bio.Me Supplement: https://g2ul0.app.link/UMvwbXDymOb  BioMin Toothpaste: https://g2ul0.app.link/FTKSAwZymOb  DR. HEFF´S Supplement: https://g2ul0.app.link/DrhMsy2ymOb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Join the waitlist for The 1% Diary - https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Waitlist-Megaphone-Ad-Reads ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off

From cavities to cancer, dental problems to dementia, how the state of your teeth is connected to every aspect of your wellbeing.   Dr Victoria Sampson is an award-winning functional dentist, researcher, and founder of the multidisciplinary oral health centre, The Health Society Labs. She is also the first dentist in the world to link gum disease with worse COVID complications.  In this conversation, Dr Victoria and Steven discuss topics such as, the shocking link between oral health and cancer, how your saliva can predict future dementia diagnosis, how bad breath is a sign of low fertility, and the right way to brush your teeth.  00:00 Intro 01:34 The Oral Microbiome 02:54 What Impacts Our Oral Microbiome? 03:33 2 Million Bacteria in Your Mouth 04:46 How Many People Have Oral Diseases? 06:19 Body Diseases Linked to Oral Microbiome 08:05 Steven Adjusting Chair? 10:18 Research Linking COVID-19 and Oral Hygiene 12:38 Can Your Oral Microbiome Kill You? 13:27 How Food Shapes Your Mouth 16:35 What’s a Wisdom Tooth? 17:54 Do Wisdom Teeth Need Removal? 18:39 Why Do We Need Dentists If Ancestors Had Good Teeth? 20:05 Is Everyone’s Microbiome Massively Different? 21:54 How Oral Health Improves Overall Health 23:54 Can Swallowing Saliva Make You Sick? 25:48 Inflammation and the Oral Microbiome Link 27:50 Rheumatoid Arthritis Strongly Linked to Oral Health 30:15 Heart Disease and the Oral Microbiome 33:02 How Oral Bacteria Filters Through Your Body 33:20 Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Oral Hygiene 35:28 Emerging Research: Breast Cancer and Oral Microbiome 39:25 Green Tea Benefits for Oral Health 40:44 Impact of Coffee on Oral Health 41:46 Effects of Hot Drinks & Sugar on Teeth 43:34 Link Between Brain Health & Alzheimer’s 50:11 Can Mental Health Be Seen in the Mouth? 51:12 Spotting Eating Disorders Through Oral Health 51:50 How Stress Affects Your Oral Health 53:26 Mouth vs. Nose Breathing: Health Impacts 57:08 Higher ADHD Risk in Mouth-Breathing Children 58:03 Kissing and Bacteria Transmission 59:04 Oral Sex and the Oral Microbiome 01:01:27 Switching to Steven - Transition 01:02:07 Oral Health and Fertility 01:06:33 Ads Break 01:07:32 Study Results on Oral Health 01:16:31 Best Time to Brush Your Teeth 01:17:37 Good vs. Bad Oral Products 01:26:18 Should You Spit or Rinse After Brushing? 01:30:48 Whitening Products: Do They Work? 01:33:52 Importance of Drinking Through Straws 01:34:45 Smoking and Vaping Effects on Oral Health 01:37:30 Last Guest Question Follow Dr Victoria: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/BYodSLgymOb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/1CuFnflymOb  You can learn more about the products mentioned, here:  Super Teeth Soft Floss: https://g2ul0.app.link/GH0TGntymOb  Super Teeth Toothpaste: https://g2ul0.app.link/pU20AczymOb  Super Teeth Dental Prebiotic: https://g2ul0.app.link/7rjRJUAymOb  Bio.Me Supplement: https://g2ul0.app.link/UMvwbXDymOb  BioMin Toothpaste: https://g2ul0.app.link/FTKSAwZymOb  DR. HEFF´S Supplement: https://g2ul0.app.link/DrhMsy2ymOb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Join the waitlist for The 1% Diary - https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Waitlist-Megaphone-Ad-Reads ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off

fullThe Functional Dentist: New Research Linking Bleeding Gums & Cancer! Your Oral Microbiome Can Kill You! If You Can't Get It Up, Brush Your Teeth!13f6b813-8e5c-4a87-926b-628db28b13e6Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +00006237https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2024) Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2024)a90af77b-06a1-474b-b0cb-3646bf81dce2Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: International Justice and Solidarity (2024) Internationally, there is often a large gap in the resources between countries. The Catechism explains the justice and solidarity that should exist among all nations, rich and poor. Rich nations have a duty of solidarity, charity, and justice to support nations who are unable to fully ensure their own development. Fr. Mike emphasizes that direct aid is not all the Church advocates for, but that we also have a duty to help reform these nations. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2437-2442. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Internationally, there is often a large gap in the resources between countries. The Catechism explains the justice and solidarity that should exist among all nations, rich and poor. Rich nations have a duty of solidarity, charity, and justice to support nations who are unable to fully ensure their own development. Fr. Mike emphasizes that direct aid is not all the Church advocates for, but that we also have a duty to help reform these nations. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2437-2442. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 317: International Justice and Solidarity (2024)e31412cd-6270-4efb-aeca-9e585041a002Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Labor and Social Justice (2024) Work is both a gift and a duty. Today, we explore how labor can impact man’s dignity and unite us to Jesus, the carpenter. Fr. Mike emphasizes that work should not be ordered towards economic gain, but rather, it should be ordered toward man’s dignity and the human community. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2426-2436. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Work is both a gift and a duty. Today, we explore how labor can impact man’s dignity and unite us to Jesus, the carpenter. Fr. Mike emphasizes that work should not be ordered towards economic gain, but rather, it should be ordered toward man’s dignity and the human community. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2426-2436. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 316: Labor and Social Justice (2024)758b2161-063c-4d40-904e-61b9767586caMon, 11 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Labor and Social Justice (2024) Work is both a gift and a duty. Today, we explore how labor can impact man’s dignity and unite us to Jesus, the carpenter. Fr. Mike emphasizes that work should not be ordered towards economic gain, but rather, it should be ordered toward man’s dignity and the human community. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2426-2436. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Work is both a gift and a duty. Today, we explore how labor can impact man’s dignity and unite us to Jesus, the carpenter. Fr. Mike emphasizes that work should not be ordered towards economic gain, but rather, it should be ordered toward man’s dignity and the human community. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2426-2436. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 316: Labor and Social Justice (2024)d4b7c2ce-1d24-45bf-876a-c234c3544533Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2024) Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2024)8b8507ef-4856-42fb-8dbc-f334209ee3e9Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2024) Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2024)5836783d-06b6-44fc-b685-207ea3e9a5a1Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2024) Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2024)701571d4-4442-4645-be9f-6a63ec88aaf9Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Long Time AgoGrace and Alicia got off the bus and walked to Grace's front door. "Our church is having a kids' festival on Saturday," said Grace. "We'll have crafts and food, and the high schoolers will perform a drama about Jesus's death and resurrection. You want to come?" "Nah," said Alicia. "My parents say church is made up of people who believe in silly things. Besides, I think it's crazy to think that something that happened so long ago makes any difference in people's lives today." Alyssa quickly changed the subject. "What topic did Mr. Larsen give you for your history project? I got Armistice Day. Mr. Larsen said that was the day World War I ended. What did you get?""The Lusitania," said Grace. "Mr. Larsen said that was a British ship that was torpedoed right before the war. I don't know much about it, but I think my parents have a picture of it." Grace's mom greeted them when they walked in. "Did you get your project topics today?" she asked. "Alicia got Armistice Day, and I got the Lusitania," said Grace. "Don't you have a picture of that around here somewhere?""I do," Mom said. "Because you know what, Grace? If the Lusitania hadn't been destroyed by a torpedo, you wouldn't be here!"Grace was puzzled. "What do you mean?""Your great-great-grandfather's first wife was sailing from New York to England to visit her very ill father. She was on the Lusitania and lost her life when it went down. A few years later, your great-great-grandfather married again and your great-grandmother was born, followed by my mother and then me and then you. None of us would've been here without the Lusitania sinking. Life would've been very different for our family if that event hadn't happened.""Wow," Grace said, "I didn't know that." Then she thought of something. "Alicia, you said a long-ago event couldn't make a difference in our lives today, but that's not true! Just like the Lusitania changed lives in our family, Jesus's death and resurrection changes lives too! What He did changes everything, because now anyone can be forgiven for their sins and have a relationship with God.""I never thought about it like that," said Alicia. "Maybe I'll go with you Saturday after all." –Linda Weddle

Grace and Alicia got off the bus and walked to Grace's front door. "Our church is having a kids' festival on Saturday," said Grace. "We'll have crafts and food, and the high schoolers will perform a drama about Jesus's death and resurrection. You want to come?" "Nah," said Alicia. "My parents say church is made up of people who believe in silly things. Besides, I think it's crazy to think that something that happened so long ago makes any difference in people's lives today." Alyssa quickly changed the subject. "What topic did Mr. Larsen give you for your history project? I got Armistice Day. Mr. Larsen said that was the day World War I ended. What did you get?""The Lusitania," said Grace. "Mr. Larsen said that was a British ship that was torpedoed right before the war. I don't know much about it, but I think my parents have a picture of it." Grace's mom greeted them when they walked in. "Did you get your project topics today?" she asked. "Alicia got Armistice Day, and I got the Lusitania," said Grace. "Don't you have a picture of that around here somewhere?""I do," Mom said. "Because you know what, Grace? If the Lusitania hadn't been destroyed by a torpedo, you wouldn't be here!"Grace was puzzled. "What do you mean?""Your great-great-grandfather's first wife was sailing from New York to England to visit her very ill father. She was on the Lusitania and lost her life when it went down. A few years later, your great-great-grandfather married again and your great-grandmother was born, followed by my mother and then me and then you. None of us would've been here without the Lusitania sinking. Life would've been very different for our family if that event hadn't happened.""Wow," Grace said, "I didn't know that." Then she thought of something. "Alicia, you said a long-ago event couldn't make a difference in our lives today, but that's not true! Just like the Lusitania changed lives in our family, Jesus's death and resurrection changes lives too! What He did changes everything, because now anyone can be forgiven for their sins and have a relationship with God.""I never thought about it like that," said Alicia. "Maybe I'll go with you Saturday after all." –Linda Weddle

A Long Time Agof02d75dd-4358-4961-8d07-bfc2d9b75cd4Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Long Time Ago Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 Grace and Alicia got off the bus and walked to Grace’s front door. “Our church is having a kids’ festival on Saturday,” said Grace. “We’ll have crafts and food, and the high schoolers will perform a drama about Jesus’s death and resurrection. You want to come?” “Nah,” said Alicia. “My parents say church is made up of people who believe in silly things. Besides, I think it’s crazy to think that something that happened so long ago makes any difference in people’s lives today.” Alyssa quickly changed the subject. “What topic did Mr. Larsen give you for your history project? I got Armistice Day. Mr. Larsen said that was the day World War I ended. What did you get?” “The Lusitania,” said Grace. “Mr. Larsen said that was a British ship that was torpedoed right before the war. I don’t know much about it, but I think my parents have a picture of it.” Grace’s mom greeted them when they walked in. “Did you get your project topics today?” she asked. “Alicia got Armistice Day, and I got the Lusitania,” said Grace. “Don’t you have a picture of that around here somewhere?” “I do,” Mom said. “Because you know what, Grace? If the Lusitania hadn’t been destroyed by a torpedo, you wouldn’t be here!” Grace was puzzled. “What do you mean?” “Your great-great-grandfather’s first wife was sailing from New York to England to visit her very ill father. She was on the Lusitania and lost her life when it went down. A few years later, your great-great-grandfather married again and your great-grandmother was born, followed by my mother and then me and then you. None of us would’ve been here without the Lusitania sinking. Life would’ve been very different for our family if that event hadn’t happened.” “Wow,” Grace said, “I didn’t know that.” Then she thought of something. “Alicia, you said a long-ago event couldn’t make a difference in our lives today, but that’s not true! Just like the Lusitania changed lives in our family, Jesus’s death and resurrection changes lives too! What He did changes everything, because now anyone can be forgiven for their sins and have a relationship with God.” “I never thought about it like that,” said Alicia. “Maybe I’ll go with you Saturday after all.” –Linda Weddle How About You?Is there a historical event that changed your family’s history? What about Jesus’s death and resurrection–has that made a difference in your life? If God hadn’t sent His Son to die for our sins and then raised Him from the dead, we wouldn’t be able to have His joy and peace in our lives and the promise of eternal life with Him. Jesus changes lives, and if you trust in Him, He will change yours today! (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and…He was buried, and…He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. (NKJV) (1 Corinthians 15:3-4 ) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus’s death and resurrection changes lives

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 Grace and Alicia got off the bus and walked to Grace’s front door. “Our church is having a kids’ festival on Saturday,” said Grace. “We’ll have crafts and food, and the high schoolers will perform a drama about Jesus’s death and resurrection. You want to come?” “Nah,” said Alicia. “My parents say church is made up of people who believe in silly things. Besides, I think it’s crazy to think that something that happened so long ago makes any difference in people’s lives today.” Alyssa quickly changed the subject. “What topic did Mr. Larsen give you for your history project? I got Armistice Day. Mr. Larsen said that was the day World War I ended. What did you get?” “The Lusitania,” said Grace. “Mr. Larsen said that was a British ship that was torpedoed right before the war. I don’t know much about it, but I think my parents have a picture of it.” Grace’s mom greeted them when they walked in. “Did you get your project topics today?” she asked. “Alicia got Armistice Day, and I got the Lusitania,” said Grace. “Don’t you have a picture of that around here somewhere?” “I do,” Mom said. “Because you know what, Grace? If the Lusitania hadn’t been destroyed by a torpedo, you wouldn’t be here!” Grace was puzzled. “What do you mean?” “Your great-great-grandfather’s first wife was sailing from New York to England to visit her very ill father. She was on the Lusitania and lost her life when it went down. A few years later, your great-great-grandfather married again and your great-grandmother was born, followed by my mother and then me and then you. None of us would’ve been here without the Lusitania sinking. Life would’ve been very different for our family if that event hadn’t happened.” “Wow,” Grace said, “I didn’t know that.” Then she thought of something. “Alicia, you said a long-ago event couldn’t make a difference in our lives today, but that’s not true! Just like the Lusitania changed lives in our family, Jesus’s death and resurrection changes lives too! What He did changes everything, because now anyone can be forgiven for their sins and have a relationship with God.” “I never thought about it like that,” said Alicia. “Maybe I’ll go with you Saturday after all.” –Linda Weddle How About You?Is there a historical event that changed your family’s history? What about Jesus’s death and resurrection–has that made a difference in your life? If God hadn’t sent His Son to die for our sins and then raised Him from the dead, we wouldn’t be able to have His joy and peace in our lives and the promise of eternal life with Him. Jesus changes lives, and if you trust in Him, He will change yours today! (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and…He was buried, and…He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. (NKJV) (1 Corinthians 15:3-4 ) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus’s death and resurrection changes lives

A Long Time Ago 0d60e540-5f15-4d6f-9251-f7a7046ec577Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2024) In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2024)458c7db5-d875-4b0e-aded-950ee4fd3605Sun, 10 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Church’s Social Doctrine (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine both our respect for the integrity of creation as well as the Church’s broader social doctrine. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we owe animals kindness because they have been entrusted to our stewardship, but also that we must have a balanced relationship with them. He then goes on to examine the Church’s Social Doctrine in our postmodern world, focusing on capitalism, socialism, and communism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2415-2425. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine both our respect for the integrity of creation as well as the Church’s broader social doctrine. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we owe animals kindness because they have been entrusted to our stewardship, but also that we must have a balanced relationship with them. He then goes on to examine the Church’s Social Doctrine in our postmodern world, focusing on capitalism, socialism, and communism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2415-2425. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 315: The Church’s Social Doctrine (2024)305a06d9-e9fd-4d6a-b2d5-11eeb64b5fe8Sun, 10 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Church’s Social Doctrine (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine both our respect for the integrity of creation as well as the Church’s broader social doctrine. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we owe animals kindness because they have been entrusted to our stewardship, but also that we must have a balanced relationship with them. He then goes on to examine the Church’s Social Doctrine in our postmodern world, focusing on capitalism, socialism, and communism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2415-2425. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine both our respect for the integrity of creation as well as the Church’s broader social doctrine. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we owe animals kindness because they have been entrusted to our stewardship, but also that we must have a balanced relationship with them. He then goes on to examine the Church’s Social Doctrine in our postmodern world, focusing on capitalism, socialism, and communism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2415-2425. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 315: The Church’s Social Doctrine (2024)650a7b56-cf91-4d9b-b190-28e899bf4517Sun, 10 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2024) In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2024)54a96338-b588-43c3-bf27-3fc87acd9eaaSun, 10 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2024) In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2024)f4477c44-c8d5-4ba8-b66e-dab3c0ddb2a8Sun, 10 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2024) In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2024)0c5b2811-d99c-46cc-a78c-0644776858c5Sun, 10 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPaul Revere"The British are coming! The British are coming!" Jacob cried as he spurred his horse past Uncle Eric and thundered through the pasture back toward the barn. Uncle Eric soon caught up. "You must have learned about the Revolutionary War and how Paul Revere warned the colonists that enemy troops were coming," he said as they slowed the horses to a walk for the rest of the way in.Jacob grinned and nodded. "I wish I could have lived back then. Riding at night to warn people of danger must have been really exciting!"Uncle Eric shrugged. "Exciting, yes, but don't you think it sounds scary too? How many of us would really have dared to do that and risked getting captured?""I would have!" Jacob exclaimed as he dismounted and led his horse inside the barn to rub him down. "Maybe," said Uncle Eric thoughtfully. "But we have an even more important message to share with people, yet sometimes fear keeps me from sharing it."Jacob looked doubtful. "What do we have to tell people about?"Uncle Eric began to rub down his horse. "God has given Christians the task of sharing His message of love with the world. We need to tell people that Jesus died and rose again to free us from sin and that the only way we can be forgiven for our wrongs and have eternal life is by trusting in Him.""Oh!" Jacob frowned. "Won't they think we're kind of weird?""Do you think Paul Revere worried about what people might think when he warned them that the British were coming?" asked Uncle Eric. Jacob shook his head. "But we worry about things like that, don't we?" said Uncle Eric. "Our message is far more important than Paul Revere's, yet we often keep quiet out of fear of being embarrassed or judged. But time is short, just like it was for Paul Revere. Jesus is coming again one day to bring all those who trust in Him to live with Him forever, and no one knows when that will be. That's why we need to depend on Him to give us the courage to tell others about Him now."Jacob latched the door shut behind his horse and got an idea. "Next time we ride, maybe I'll shout, 'Jesus is coming! Jesus is coming!'"–Jean A. Burns

"The British are coming! The British are coming!" Jacob cried as he spurred his horse past Uncle Eric and thundered through the pasture back toward the barn. Uncle Eric soon caught up. "You must have learned about the Revolutionary War and how Paul Revere warned the colonists that enemy troops were coming," he said as they slowed the horses to a walk for the rest of the way in.Jacob grinned and nodded. "I wish I could have lived back then. Riding at night to warn people of danger must have been really exciting!"Uncle Eric shrugged. "Exciting, yes, but don't you think it sounds scary too? How many of us would really have dared to do that and risked getting captured?""I would have!" Jacob exclaimed as he dismounted and led his horse inside the barn to rub him down. "Maybe," said Uncle Eric thoughtfully. "But we have an even more important message to share with people, yet sometimes fear keeps me from sharing it."Jacob looked doubtful. "What do we have to tell people about?"Uncle Eric began to rub down his horse. "God has given Christians the task of sharing His message of love with the world. We need to tell people that Jesus died and rose again to free us from sin and that the only way we can be forgiven for our wrongs and have eternal life is by trusting in Him.""Oh!" Jacob frowned. "Won't they think we're kind of weird?""Do you think Paul Revere worried about what people might think when he warned them that the British were coming?" asked Uncle Eric. Jacob shook his head. "But we worry about things like that, don't we?" said Uncle Eric. "Our message is far more important than Paul Revere's, yet we often keep quiet out of fear of being embarrassed or judged. But time is short, just like it was for Paul Revere. Jesus is coming again one day to bring all those who trust in Him to live with Him forever, and no one knows when that will be. That's why we need to depend on Him to give us the courage to tell others about Him now."Jacob latched the door shut behind his horse and got an idea. "Next time we ride, maybe I'll shout, 'Jesus is coming! Jesus is coming!'"–Jean A. Burns

Paul Revered88bbc52-4245-4441-b493-476d58d6eae9Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Paul Revere Bible Reading: Acts 20:17-21 “The British are coming! The British are coming!” Jacob cried as he spurred his horse past Uncle Eric and thundered through the pasture back toward the barn. Uncle Eric soon caught up. “You must have learned about the Revolutionary War and how Paul Revere warned the colonists that enemy troops were coming,” he said as they slowed the horses to a walk for the rest of the way in. Jacob grinned and nodded. “I wish I could have lived back then. Riding at night to warn people of danger must have been really exciting!” Uncle Eric shrugged. “Exciting, yes, but don’t you think it sounds scary too? How many of us would really have dared to do that and risked getting captured?” “I would have!” Jacob exclaimed as he dismounted and led his horse inside the barn to rub him down. “Maybe,” said Uncle Eric thoughtfully. “But we have an even more important message to share with people, yet sometimes fear keeps me from sharing it.” Jacob looked doubtful. “What do we have to tell people about?” Uncle Eric began to rub down his horse. “God has given Christians the task of sharing His message of love with the world. We need to tell people that Jesus died and rose again to free us from sin and that the only way we can be forgiven for our wrongs and have eternal life is by trusting in Him.” “Oh!” Jacob frowned. “Won’t they think we’re kind of weird?” “Do you think Paul Revere worried about what people might think when he warned them that the British were coming?” asked Uncle Eric. Jacob shook his head. “But we worry about things like that, don’t we?” said Uncle Eric. “Our message is far more important than Paul Revere’s, yet we often keep quiet out of fear of being embarrassed or judged. But time is short, just like it was for Paul Revere. Jesus is coming again one day to bring all those who trust in Him to live with Him forever, and no one knows when that will be. That’s why we need to depend on Him to give us the courage to tell others about Him now.” Jacob latched the door shut behind his horse and got an idea. “Next time we ride, maybe I’ll shout, ‘Jesus is coming! Jesus is coming!'” –Jean A. Burns How About You?Have you ever shared the message of Jesus’s love and forgiveness with someone? God wants every single person on this planet to experience His love, and He wants us to be part of His work! If you trust Jesus as your Savior, you can ask Him to give you the words to say and the opportunity to share the good news of His love with others. Today’s Key Verse:And then [Jesus] told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” (NLT) (Mark 16:15 ) Today’s Key Thought:Share the message of Jesus

Bible Reading: Acts 20:17-21 “The British are coming! The British are coming!” Jacob cried as he spurred his horse past Uncle Eric and thundered through the pasture back toward the barn. Uncle Eric soon caught up. “You must have learned about the Revolutionary War and how Paul Revere warned the colonists that enemy troops were coming,” he said as they slowed the horses to a walk for the rest of the way in. Jacob grinned and nodded. “I wish I could have lived back then. Riding at night to warn people of danger must have been really exciting!” Uncle Eric shrugged. “Exciting, yes, but don’t you think it sounds scary too? How many of us would really have dared to do that and risked getting captured?” “I would have!” Jacob exclaimed as he dismounted and led his horse inside the barn to rub him down. “Maybe,” said Uncle Eric thoughtfully. “But we have an even more important message to share with people, yet sometimes fear keeps me from sharing it.” Jacob looked doubtful. “What do we have to tell people about?” Uncle Eric began to rub down his horse. “God has given Christians the task of sharing His message of love with the world. We need to tell people that Jesus died and rose again to free us from sin and that the only way we can be forgiven for our wrongs and have eternal life is by trusting in Him.” “Oh!” Jacob frowned. “Won’t they think we’re kind of weird?” “Do you think Paul Revere worried about what people might think when he warned them that the British were coming?” asked Uncle Eric. Jacob shook his head. “But we worry about things like that, don’t we?” said Uncle Eric. “Our message is far more important than Paul Revere’s, yet we often keep quiet out of fear of being embarrassed or judged. But time is short, just like it was for Paul Revere. Jesus is coming again one day to bring all those who trust in Him to live with Him forever, and no one knows when that will be. That’s why we need to depend on Him to give us the courage to tell others about Him now.” Jacob latched the door shut behind his horse and got an idea. “Next time we ride, maybe I’ll shout, ‘Jesus is coming! Jesus is coming!'” –Jean A. Burns How About You?Have you ever shared the message of Jesus’s love and forgiveness with someone? God wants every single person on this planet to experience His love, and He wants us to be part of His work! If you trust Jesus as your Savior, you can ask Him to give you the words to say and the opportunity to share the good news of His love with others. Today’s Key Verse:And then [Jesus] told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” (NLT) (Mark 16:15 ) Today’s Key Thought:Share the message of Jesus

Paul Revere 2dc9cf8a-b9ea-4f24-957c-37d5a1a8e79cSun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/10/24 Made for Worship: Kingdom Sacrifice Mark Your Calendars! Donate Today! Give to the Max Day: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 http://www.bulldogcatholic.org https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Day of Thanks Livestream Event: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 7PM CST http://www.youtube.com/ascensionpresents Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is truly right and just...worship sets us free. Does God need our worship? He does not. But we do. Worship sets us free from slavery and opens us up to love. Mass Readings from November 10, 2024: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalms 146:7-10Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44

Mark Your Calendars! Donate Today! Give to the Max Day: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 http://www.bulldogcatholic.org https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Day of Thanks Livestream Event: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 7PM CST http://www.youtube.com/ascensionpresents Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is truly right and just...worship sets us free. Does God need our worship? He does not. But we do. Worship sets us free from slavery and opens us up to love. Mass Readings from November 10, 2024: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalms 146:7-10Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44

full11/10/24 Made for Worship: Kingdom Sacrifice77b173e3-63c4-4758-9a9e-006835aaf4ecSat, 09 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/10/24 Made for Worship: Kingdom Sacrifice Mark Your Calendars! Donate Today! Give to the Max Day: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 http://www.bulldogcatholic.org https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Day of Thanks Livestream Event: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 7PM CST http://www.youtube.com/ascensionpresents Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is truly right and just...worship sets us free. Does God need our worship? He does not. But we do. Worship sets us free from slavery and opens us up to love. Mass Readings from November 10, 2024: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalms 146:7-10Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44

Mark Your Calendars! Donate Today! Give to the Max Day: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 http://www.bulldogcatholic.org https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Day of Thanks Livestream Event: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 7PM CST http://www.youtube.com/ascensionpresents Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is truly right and just...worship sets us free. Does God need our worship? He does not. But we do. Worship sets us free from slavery and opens us up to love. Mass Readings from November 10, 2024: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalms 146:7-10Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44

full11/10/24 Made for Worship: Kingdom Sacrifice0b3466d4-a330-4eba-b9bd-d752edb19e05Sat, 09 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: My Beloved Son (2024) Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 314: My Beloved Son (2024)dc0af6d9-59e0-4057-824b-86464df143e9Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: Goods of Others (2024) What does it mean to have respect for the goods of others? Fr. Mike unpacks the Catechism’s answer to this question and what it teaches about the seventh commandment in regards to respect for persons and their goods. We learn that it comes down to the dignity of persons and the virtues of temperance, justice, and solidarity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2407-2414. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to have respect for the goods of others? Fr. Mike unpacks the Catechism’s answer to this question and what it teaches about the seventh commandment in regards to respect for persons and their goods. We learn that it comes down to the dignity of persons and the virtues of temperance, justice, and solidarity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2407-2414. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 314: Goods of Others (2024)7a4efefb-afb0-489c-ad1e-afc737560bb4Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: Goods of Others (2024) What does it mean to have respect for the goods of others? Fr. Mike unpacks the Catechism’s answer to this question and what it teaches about the seventh commandment in regards to respect for persons and their goods. We learn that it comes down to the dignity of persons and the virtues of temperance, justice, and solidarity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2407-2414. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to have respect for the goods of others? Fr. Mike unpacks the Catechism’s answer to this question and what it teaches about the seventh commandment in regards to respect for persons and their goods. We learn that it comes down to the dignity of persons and the virtues of temperance, justice, and solidarity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2407-2414. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 314: Goods of Others (2024)4f5bd9fe-d13d-416a-aca3-9a76b70cf6e6Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: My Beloved Son (2024) Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 314: My Beloved Son (2024)0b5164b9-f9a3-407c-8a0b-873bae2401a8Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: My Beloved Son (2024) Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 314: My Beloved Son (2024)43845bec-d164-4fae-bd34-6ae3e1926043Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: My Beloved Son (2024) Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 314: My Beloved Son (2024)276cac5f-488d-4c9d-ad2c-6121e6b8b321Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLike a Baby"Layla is crying again," Kiera told her aunt. "What do you think she wants this time?" "She's probably hungry," said Aunt Michelle as she picked up her five-week-old baby."She can't do anything for herself, can she?" asked Kiera. "You have to pick her up and carry her. You dress her, you feed her, you rock her, and you have to give her baths.""That's right," said Aunt Michelle. "Right now your little cousin depends on me for almost everything. I take care of her day and night."When Kiera returned home, she told her parents all about Baby Layla. "Aunt Michelle must get really tired," said Kiera. "She has so much work to do. She does everything but breathe for that baby!""We were all babies like that once," Dad said. "You were too, and Mom and I did the same things for you.""Well, I'm not like that anymore," replied Kiera, standing tall. "I take care of myself.""I'm still like a baby in some ways," said Mom. Kiera giggled. "But I am!" Mom insisted. "I depend on my Father for everything. Sometimes I get upset because He doesn't meet my needs right when I want Him to. But most of the time I rest, trusting my Father to care for me.""But Grandpa lives in California!" said Kiera. "You don't depend on him to take care of you."Dad smiled. "Mom isn't talking about her earthly father. She's talking about God--her heavenly Father."Mom nodded. "My heavenly Father is with me day and night. I need Him all the time.""We all do," said Dad. "Aunt Michelle loves Baby Layla, so she's happy to take care of all her needs. But just think of how much more God loves us, and how much more capable He is in providing everything we need. When we needed a Savior to rescue us from sin, God loved us enough to send His own Son, Jesus.""Right," Mom said. "Unlike human parents caring for their children, God knows what we need before we can even ask for it.""Well, then I guess it's okay to be like a baby in that way," said Kiera. "I know I want God to take good care of me!" –Nance E. Keyes

"Layla is crying again," Kiera told her aunt. "What do you think she wants this time?" "She's probably hungry," said Aunt Michelle as she picked up her five-week-old baby."She can't do anything for herself, can she?" asked Kiera. "You have to pick her up and carry her. You dress her, you feed her, you rock her, and you have to give her baths.""That's right," said Aunt Michelle. "Right now your little cousin depends on me for almost everything. I take care of her day and night."When Kiera returned home, she told her parents all about Baby Layla. "Aunt Michelle must get really tired," said Kiera. "She has so much work to do. She does everything but breathe for that baby!""We were all babies like that once," Dad said. "You were too, and Mom and I did the same things for you.""Well, I'm not like that anymore," replied Kiera, standing tall. "I take care of myself.""I'm still like a baby in some ways," said Mom. Kiera giggled. "But I am!" Mom insisted. "I depend on my Father for everything. Sometimes I get upset because He doesn't meet my needs right when I want Him to. But most of the time I rest, trusting my Father to care for me.""But Grandpa lives in California!" said Kiera. "You don't depend on him to take care of you."Dad smiled. "Mom isn't talking about her earthly father. She's talking about God--her heavenly Father."Mom nodded. "My heavenly Father is with me day and night. I need Him all the time.""We all do," said Dad. "Aunt Michelle loves Baby Layla, so she's happy to take care of all her needs. But just think of how much more God loves us, and how much more capable He is in providing everything we need. When we needed a Savior to rescue us from sin, God loved us enough to send His own Son, Jesus.""Right," Mom said. "Unlike human parents caring for their children, God knows what we need before we can even ask for it.""Well, then I guess it's okay to be like a baby in that way," said Kiera. "I know I want God to take good care of me!" –Nance E. Keyes

Like a Baby8b7c8943-386c-46b8-a93e-87c613f8d5c1Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Like a Baby Bible Reading: Psalms 23; 139:1-6; Matthew 7:9-11 “Layla is crying again,” Kiera told her aunt. “What do you think she wants this time?” “She’s probably hungry,” said Aunt Michelle as she picked up her five-week-old baby. “She can’t do anything for herself, can she?” asked Kiera. “You have to pick her up and carry her. You dress her, you feed her, you rock her, and you have to give her baths.” “That’s right,” said Aunt Michelle. “Right now your little cousin depends on me for almost everything. I take care of her day and night.” When Kiera returned home, she told her parents all about Baby Layla. “Aunt Michelle must get really tired,” said Kiera. “She has so much work to do. She does everything but breathe for that baby!” “We were all babies like that once,” Dad said. “You were too, and Mom and I did the same things for you.” “Well, I’m not like that anymore,” replied Kiera, standing tall. “I take care of myself.” “I’m still like a baby in some ways,” said Mom. Kiera giggled. “But I am!” Mom insisted. “I depend on my Father for everything. Sometimes I get upset because He doesn’t meet my needs right when I want Him to. But most of the time I rest, trusting my Father to care for me.” “But Grandpa lives in California!” said Kiera. “You don’t depend on him to take care of you.” Dad smiled. “Mom isn’t talking about her earthly father. She’s talking about God–her heavenly Father.” Mom nodded. “My heavenly Father is with me day and night. I need Him all the time.” “We all do,” said Dad. “Aunt Michelle loves Baby Layla, so she’s happy to take care of all her needs. But just think of how much more God loves us, and how much more capable He is in providing everything we need. When we needed a Savior to rescue us from sin, God loved us enough to send His own Son, Jesus.” “Right,” Mom said. “Unlike human parents caring for their children, God knows what we need before we can even ask for it.” “Well, then I guess it’s okay to be like a baby in that way,” said Kiera. “I know I want God to take good care of me!” –Nance E. Keyes How About You?Do you know that in some ways you’re like a baby? Even though you’re much bigger and able to do lots of things a baby can’t, you still need to depend on God. He gives you the air you breathe and provides everything you need. He knows how to best care for you and understands your deepest needs and desires. Trust that He is a good Father to you–His precious child. Today’s Key Verse:If you…know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him. (CSB) (Matthew 7:11) Today’s Key Thought:God takes care of you

Bible Reading: Psalms 23; 139:1-6; Matthew 7:9-11 “Layla is crying again,” Kiera told her aunt. “What do you think she wants this time?” “She’s probably hungry,” said Aunt Michelle as she picked up her five-week-old baby. “She can’t do anything for herself, can she?” asked Kiera. “You have to pick her up and carry her. You dress her, you feed her, you rock her, and you have to give her baths.” “That’s right,” said Aunt Michelle. “Right now your little cousin depends on me for almost everything. I take care of her day and night.” When Kiera returned home, she told her parents all about Baby Layla. “Aunt Michelle must get really tired,” said Kiera. “She has so much work to do. She does everything but breathe for that baby!” “We were all babies like that once,” Dad said. “You were too, and Mom and I did the same things for you.” “Well, I’m not like that anymore,” replied Kiera, standing tall. “I take care of myself.” “I’m still like a baby in some ways,” said Mom. Kiera giggled. “But I am!” Mom insisted. “I depend on my Father for everything. Sometimes I get upset because He doesn’t meet my needs right when I want Him to. But most of the time I rest, trusting my Father to care for me.” “But Grandpa lives in California!” said Kiera. “You don’t depend on him to take care of you.” Dad smiled. “Mom isn’t talking about her earthly father. She’s talking about God–her heavenly Father.” Mom nodded. “My heavenly Father is with me day and night. I need Him all the time.” “We all do,” said Dad. “Aunt Michelle loves Baby Layla, so she’s happy to take care of all her needs. But just think of how much more God loves us, and how much more capable He is in providing everything we need. When we needed a Savior to rescue us from sin, God loved us enough to send His own Son, Jesus.” “Right,” Mom said. “Unlike human parents caring for their children, God knows what we need before we can even ask for it.” “Well, then I guess it’s okay to be like a baby in that way,” said Kiera. “I know I want God to take good care of me!” –Nance E. Keyes How About You?Do you know that in some ways you’re like a baby? Even though you’re much bigger and able to do lots of things a baby can’t, you still need to depend on God. He gives you the air you breathe and provides everything you need. He knows how to best care for you and understands your deepest needs and desires. Trust that He is a good Father to you–His precious child. Today’s Key Verse:If you…know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him. (CSB) (Matthew 7:11) Today’s Key Thought:God takes care of you

Like a Baby 39d76e87-b003-4f6c-b748-d59b18640c36Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBody Dysmorphia | Girls Gone Biblehiiii GGB:) we love you guys SO much and are so excited to have this conversation with you. body dysmorphia. what it is. how it starts. and how to let Jesus fight for you. body dysmorphia is something that plagues us all and the enemy has had the same schemes from the beginning of time. to distort our vision &amp; take our eyes off Jesus and turn them on ourselves. we love you so much and we’re with you. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/ WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hiiii GGB:) we love you guys SO much and are so excited to have this conversation with you. body dysmorphia. what it is. how it starts. and how to let Jesus fight for you. body dysmorphia is something that plagues us all and the enemy has had the same schemes from the beginning of time. to distort our vision &amp; take our eyes off Jesus and turn them on ourselves. we love you so much and we’re with you. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/ WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullBody Dysmorphia | Girls Gone Biblec7ff13ee-d563-4d21-a385-7a470a6d41ccFri, 08 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +00003590https://216.73.216.191/allTagshey God, what the heck am I doing?Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through Romans 3 through 8. The book of Romans highlights the Gospel message and showcases God's promises, righteousness, and heart. We learn about all of the treasures we have through living a life with Jesus and as we share in His glory, we also share in His suffering. But no amount of hardships or suffering will ever compare to the glory that He has for the end of our lives for us. "For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children. And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering. Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later." Romans 8:16-18 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through Romans 3 through 8. The book of Romans highlights the Gospel message and showcases God's promises, righteousness, and heart. We learn about all of the treasures we have through living a life with Jesus and as we share in His glory, we also share in His suffering. But no amount of hardships or suffering will ever compare to the glory that He has for the end of our lives for us. "For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children. And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering. Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later." Romans 8:16-18 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullhey God, what the heck am I doing?ac6c020d-fb78-446b-bbcf-d65ee13d0373Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +00003899https://216.73.216.191/allTagshey God, what the heck am I doing?Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through Romans 3 through 8. The book of Romans highlights the Gospel message and showcases God's promises, righteousness, and heart. We learn about all of the treasures we have through living a life with Jesus and as we share in His glory, we also share in His suffering. But no amount of hardships or suffering will ever compare to the glory that He has for the end of our lives for us. "For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children. And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering. Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later." Romans 8:16-18 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads through Romans 3 through 8. The book of Romans highlights the Gospel message and showcases God's promises, righteousness, and heart. We learn about all of the treasures we have through living a life with Jesus and as we share in His glory, we also share in His suffering. But no amount of hardships or suffering will ever compare to the glory that He has for the end of our lives for us. "For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children. And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering. Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later." Romans 8:16-18 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullhey God, what the heck am I doing?2e06d1d5-a7af-4cdb-a86a-ffd58e5588b3Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 186: Why You Have No Friends: Simon Sinek In this moment, world-renowned author, entrepreneur, and optimist Simon Sinek discusses the importance of maintaining meaningful friendships throughout your life. For Simon, strong friendships are essential because they provide a support system during tough times. He also says it is important for friendships to offer companionship during moments of joy and success. According to Simon, there are several health benefits of close relationships, highlighting that in Blue Zones - regions where people live past 80 years old - a sense of community is key. From an evolutionary standpoint, our bodies seem to be designed to foster connection. He points out that the heart is our most vital organ, and that thigh muscles helped us socialise with others in our communities. Simon highlights that friendships should be approached with intention, and that one of the best ways to nurture your friendships is by supporting others, particularly through acts of service.  Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//Gaez34R3kOb Apple -https://g2ul0.app.link//WupI4dX3kOb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Simon: https://simonsinek.com/

In this moment, world-renowned author, entrepreneur, and optimist Simon Sinek discusses the importance of maintaining meaningful friendships throughout your life. For Simon, strong friendships are essential because they provide a support system during tough times. He also says it is important for friendships to offer companionship during moments of joy and success. According to Simon, there are several health benefits of close relationships, highlighting that in Blue Zones - regions where people live past 80 years old - a sense of community is key. From an evolutionary standpoint, our bodies seem to be designed to foster connection. He points out that the heart is our most vital organ, and that thigh muscles helped us socialise with others in our communities. Simon highlights that friendships should be approached with intention, and that one of the best ways to nurture your friendships is by supporting others, particularly through acts of service.  Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//Gaez34R3kOb Apple -https://g2ul0.app.link//WupI4dX3kOb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Simon: https://simonsinek.com/

bonusMoment 186: Why You Have No Friends: Simon Sinek 9dd43e6a-c350-4530-9022-97ee9cd44508Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000810https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2024) As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2024)d690daa8-157b-4e55-b84e-31e4244c9959Fri, 08 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)e421dae8-ffcb-4668-b2e2-83275db9a53cFri, 08 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: Ownership of Goods (2024) Beginning our look at the seventh commandment, the Catechism focuses on the universal destination of goods and the private ownership of goods. Fr. Mike helps us understand that at first glance, these concepts may seem contradictory, but upon closer inspection, they are paradoxical. Each concept is necessary, and they must be held “in tension”. We have the right to private property, and at the same time, we should have the mindset that we are stewards of our earthly possessions and talents with the intention of using them to benefit others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2401-2406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Beginning our look at the seventh commandment, the Catechism focuses on the universal destination of goods and the private ownership of goods. Fr. Mike helps us understand that at first glance, these concepts may seem contradictory, but upon closer inspection, they are paradoxical. Each concept is necessary, and they must be held “in tension”. We have the right to private property, and at the same time, we should have the mindset that we are stewards of our earthly possessions and talents with the intention of using them to benefit others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2401-2406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 313: Ownership of Goods (2024)d8fcd13a-04d7-470f-ae8b-69906fcd0bafFri, 08 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: Ownership of Goods (2024) Beginning our look at the seventh commandment, the Catechism focuses on the universal destination of goods and the private ownership of goods. Fr. Mike helps us understand that at first glance, these concepts may seem contradictory, but upon closer inspection, they are paradoxical. Each concept is necessary, and they must be held “in tension”. We have the right to private property, and at the same time, we should have the mindset that we are stewards of our earthly possessions and talents with the intention of using them to benefit others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2401-2406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Beginning our look at the seventh commandment, the Catechism focuses on the universal destination of goods and the private ownership of goods. Fr. Mike helps us understand that at first glance, these concepts may seem contradictory, but upon closer inspection, they are paradoxical. Each concept is necessary, and they must be held “in tension”. We have the right to private property, and at the same time, we should have the mindset that we are stewards of our earthly possessions and talents with the intention of using them to benefit others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2401-2406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 313: Ownership of Goods (2024)9ddc0bff-042a-4ae4-b739-e68e6e9d75b3Fri, 08 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)06cc6765-4890-4051-8031-0469972adc98Fri, 08 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2024) As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2024)1cd1572e-c3bd-4e83-941d-ab8f1d004de9Fri, 08 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)5bcaffb0-f8a2-4c42-ad03-acccc6bd5c5eFri, 08 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2024) As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2024)c71f69ee-6167-4bf4-bcd8-accd87d2af60Fri, 08 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)bc1cc913-7f98-4eb0-a23e-15de01370b2fFri, 08 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2024) As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2024)1023e9ea-d094-42d9-a276-f520e7a5f04dFri, 08 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRedemption Policy"Mom, what does 'redeem' mean?" asked Brock."Redeem?" repeated Mom. "It means to buy back. Why?"Brock pointed to a coupon in a paper. "This coupon for popsicles says it will be 'redeemed in accordance with company policy.' Does that mean somebody will buy the coupon back?"Mom nodded. "An ice cream company put that coupon in the paper to get people to buy their popsicles. After the coupon is used at the store, the ice cream company will redeem it--they'll buy it back by giving the store the amount of money the customer saved with the coupon."Brock's sister Madeline looked at the coupon. "I'd rather have ice cream bars," she said. "Do you think they'd let us use the coupon for that?""I don't think they'd allow that," Mom replied. "'Redeemed in accordance with company policy' means according to their redemption policy--their rules." She looked at the kids thoughtfully. "You know, the Bible talks about redemption too," she said."You mean people way back in Bible times used coupons?" asked Madeline.Brock grinned. "I don't think so! I'm sure they didn't have coupons back then."Mom laughed. "No, but when Jesus died on the cross, He paid the price for us to be redeemed by God. Everyone has sinned and strayed away from God, but Jesus gave His life to buy us back.""So does that mean God has a redemption policy like this ice cream company does?" Brock asked, holding up the coupon. "Yes," Mom said. "And that means we have to be redeemed according to God's rules. God has a pretty simple redemption policy, but people often don't want to follow it. They want to make their own rules. Many people think they're not really so bad or that the good things they do will get them into heaven.""But that's not God's way of redeeming us, is it?" said Madeline."No," said Mom. "God's redemption policy requires that we confess our sin and our need for Him to redeem us. We must believe that Jesus really did die to save us. We need to trust in Him as our Redeemer--our Savior.""I've done that!" Brock said."Me too," said Madeline. She looked at her brother. "So we've both been redeemed!"– Lyndel F. Walker

"Mom, what does 'redeem' mean?" asked Brock."Redeem?" repeated Mom. "It means to buy back. Why?"Brock pointed to a coupon in a paper. "This coupon for popsicles says it will be 'redeemed in accordance with company policy.' Does that mean somebody will buy the coupon back?"Mom nodded. "An ice cream company put that coupon in the paper to get people to buy their popsicles. After the coupon is used at the store, the ice cream company will redeem it--they'll buy it back by giving the store the amount of money the customer saved with the coupon."Brock's sister Madeline looked at the coupon. "I'd rather have ice cream bars," she said. "Do you think they'd let us use the coupon for that?""I don't think they'd allow that," Mom replied. "'Redeemed in accordance with company policy' means according to their redemption policy--their rules." She looked at the kids thoughtfully. "You know, the Bible talks about redemption too," she said."You mean people way back in Bible times used coupons?" asked Madeline.Brock grinned. "I don't think so! I'm sure they didn't have coupons back then."Mom laughed. "No, but when Jesus died on the cross, He paid the price for us to be redeemed by God. Everyone has sinned and strayed away from God, but Jesus gave His life to buy us back.""So does that mean God has a redemption policy like this ice cream company does?" Brock asked, holding up the coupon. "Yes," Mom said. "And that means we have to be redeemed according to God's rules. God has a pretty simple redemption policy, but people often don't want to follow it. They want to make their own rules. Many people think they're not really so bad or that the good things they do will get them into heaven.""But that's not God's way of redeeming us, is it?" said Madeline."No," said Mom. "God's redemption policy requires that we confess our sin and our need for Him to redeem us. We must believe that Jesus really did die to save us. We need to trust in Him as our Redeemer--our Savior.""I've done that!" Brock said."Me too," said Madeline. She looked at her brother. "So we've both been redeemed!"– Lyndel F. Walker

Redemption Policyc89dc186-2d76-4ee6-be25-4f1de0e1b581Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Redemption Policy Bible Reading: Galatians 3:11-13; 4:4-7 “Mom, what does ‘redeem’ mean?” asked Brock. “Redeem?” repeated Mom. “It means to buy back. Why?” Brock pointed to a coupon in a paper. “This coupon for popsicles says it will be ‘redeemed in accordance with company policy.’ Does that mean somebody will buy the coupon back?” Mom nodded. “An ice cream company put that coupon in the paper to get people to buy their popsicles. After the coupon is used at the store, the ice cream company will redeem it–they’ll buy it back by giving the store the amount of money the customer saved with the coupon.” Brock’s sister Madeline looked at the coupon. “I’d rather have ice cream bars,” she said. “Do you think they’d let us use the coupon for that?” “I don’t think they’d allow that,” Mom replied. “‘Redeemed in accordance with company policy’ means according to their redemption policy–their rules.” She looked at the kids thoughtfully. “You know, the Bible talks about redemption too,” she said. “You mean people way back in Bible times used coupons?” asked Madeline. Brock grinned. “I don’t think so! I’m sure they didn’t have coupons back then.” Mom laughed. “No, but when Jesus died on the cross, He paid the price for us to be redeemed by God. Everyone has sinned and strayed away from God, but Jesus gave His life to buy us back.” “So does that mean God has a redemption policy like this ice cream company does?” Brock asked, holding up the coupon. “Yes,” Mom said. “And that means we have to be redeemed according to God’s rules. God has a pretty simple redemption policy, but people often don’t want to follow it. They want to make their own rules. Many people think they’re not really so bad or that the good things they do will get them into heaven.” “But that’s not God’s way of redeeming us, is it?” said Madeline. “No,” said Mom. “God’s redemption policy requires that we confess our sin and our need for Him to redeem us. We must believe that Jesus really did die to save us. We need to trust in Him as our Redeemer–our Savior.” “I’ve done that!” Brock said. “Me too,” said Madeline. She looked at her brother. “So we’ve both been redeemed!” – Lyndel F. Walker How About You?Have you taken advantage of God’s redemption offer? Or are you trying to get to heaven according to your own plan? It doesn’t work that way. You can only be redeemed and have eternal life with God in accordance with His redemption policy. Jesus paid the price of your redemption. Trust Him as your Redeemer today. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:In [Jesus] we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. (NKJV) (Colossians 1:14) Today’s Key Thought:Trust Jesus and be redeemed

Bible Reading: Galatians 3:11-13; 4:4-7 “Mom, what does ‘redeem’ mean?” asked Brock. “Redeem?” repeated Mom. “It means to buy back. Why?” Brock pointed to a coupon in a paper. “This coupon for popsicles says it will be ‘redeemed in accordance with company policy.’ Does that mean somebody will buy the coupon back?” Mom nodded. “An ice cream company put that coupon in the paper to get people to buy their popsicles. After the coupon is used at the store, the ice cream company will redeem it–they’ll buy it back by giving the store the amount of money the customer saved with the coupon.” Brock’s sister Madeline looked at the coupon. “I’d rather have ice cream bars,” she said. “Do you think they’d let us use the coupon for that?” “I don’t think they’d allow that,” Mom replied. “‘Redeemed in accordance with company policy’ means according to their redemption policy–their rules.” She looked at the kids thoughtfully. “You know, the Bible talks about redemption too,” she said. “You mean people way back in Bible times used coupons?” asked Madeline. Brock grinned. “I don’t think so! I’m sure they didn’t have coupons back then.” Mom laughed. “No, but when Jesus died on the cross, He paid the price for us to be redeemed by God. Everyone has sinned and strayed away from God, but Jesus gave His life to buy us back.” “So does that mean God has a redemption policy like this ice cream company does?” Brock asked, holding up the coupon. “Yes,” Mom said. “And that means we have to be redeemed according to God’s rules. God has a pretty simple redemption policy, but people often don’t want to follow it. They want to make their own rules. Many people think they’re not really so bad or that the good things they do will get them into heaven.” “But that’s not God’s way of redeeming us, is it?” said Madeline. “No,” said Mom. “God’s redemption policy requires that we confess our sin and our need for Him to redeem us. We must believe that Jesus really did die to save us. We need to trust in Him as our Redeemer–our Savior.” “I’ve done that!” Brock said. “Me too,” said Madeline. She looked at her brother. “So we’ve both been redeemed!” – Lyndel F. Walker How About You?Have you taken advantage of God’s redemption offer? Or are you trying to get to heaven according to your own plan? It doesn’t work that way. You can only be redeemed and have eternal life with God in accordance with His redemption policy. Jesus paid the price of your redemption. Trust Him as your Redeemer today. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:In [Jesus] we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. (NKJV) (Colossians 1:14) Today’s Key Thought:Trust Jesus and be redeemed

Redemption Policy c6829ec7-0dfe-4bfd-8c96-7f852f26e850Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat to Do About Intrusive Thoughts Some people brush off intrusive thoughts. But others are haunted by them. If you&#39;re having serious issues with intrusive thoughts, first understand that this is normal and part of the human experience. That being said, if you need to combat them, you have options. Today, Fr. Mike gives you some solid advice and steps to take towards greater freedom from unwanted and unwelcome thoughts.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Some people brush off intrusive thoughts. But others are haunted by them. If you&#39;re having serious issues with intrusive thoughts, first understand that this is normal and part of the human experience. That being said, if you need to combat them, you have options. Today, Fr. Mike gives you some solid advice and steps to take towards greater freedom from unwanted and unwelcome thoughts.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat to Do About Intrusive Thoughts14e7eded-ebf6-4d4f-9e9c-112c47131370Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat to Do About Intrusive Thoughts Some people brush off intrusive thoughts. But others are haunted by them. If you&#39;re having serious issues with intrusive thoughts, first understand that this is normal and part of the human experience. That being said, if you need to combat them, you have options. Today, Fr. Mike gives you some solid advice and steps to take towards greater freedom from unwanted and unwelcome thoughts.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Some people brush off intrusive thoughts. But others are haunted by them. If you&#39;re having serious issues with intrusive thoughts, first understand that this is normal and part of the human experience. That being said, if you need to combat them, you have options. Today, Fr. Mike gives you some solid advice and steps to take towards greater freedom from unwanted and unwelcome thoughts.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat to Do About Intrusive Thoughtsd998d16f-a567-4f54-9dca-3b648eeebe4fThu, 07 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#892 - 1 Maccabees 5:1-44 – Rescue MissionsThis episode is part 7 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. After their victories, word comes that the Jews in both Galilee and Gilead (now northern Jordan) are attacked and Judas sends out armies to rescue them. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-5-rescue-missions/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 7 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. After their victories, word comes that the Jews in both Galilee and Gilead (now northern Jordan) are attacked and Judas sends out armies to rescue them. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-5-rescue-missions/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#892 - 1 Maccabees 5:1-44 – Rescue Missions6e8c12b2-ab39-43c6-8b20-28037aec9157Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000706https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Difference Matters: Overcoming Depression and DesolationDepression is on the rise, and the mental health crisis affects everyone. When addressing our lives as body, mind, and soul—always at war with the forces of evil—the concept of spiritual desolation inevitably arises. Spiritual desolation is something the Church has addressed and discussed for centuries. While depression and spiritual desolation are very different, they are often confused, with desolation mistakenly attributed to depression. Today, John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman (a mental health counselor) discuss the differences between the two and how to overcome each. In our full extended edition, we also answer a listener's question about tactics to get her husband to see a spiritual director. We love to answer your questions so please send them to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com 🔴 To gain access to the full extended edition of the Catholic Gentleman Show, as well as gain all 18 sessions that help men become better and more equipped in life, head over to https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON TRADITION, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 18 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Depression is on the rise, and the mental health crisis affects everyone. When addressing our lives as body, mind, and soul—always at war with the forces of evil—the concept of spiritual desolation inevitably arises. Spiritual desolation is something the Church has addressed and discussed for centuries. While depression and spiritual desolation are very different, they are often confused, with desolation mistakenly attributed to depression. Today, John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman (a mental health counselor) discuss the differences between the two and how to overcome each. In our full extended edition, we also answer a listener's question about tactics to get her husband to see a spiritual director. We love to answer your questions so please send them to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com 🔴 To gain access to the full extended edition of the Catholic Gentleman Show, as well as gain all 18 sessions that help men become better and more equipped in life, head over to https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON TRADITION, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 18 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Difference Matters: Overcoming Depression and Desolation577b525c-3a7e-4455-bdca-6b2732611d84Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +00003149https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYOUR VOICE on Christmas episodes; it's EASY!1. Tell us your Christmas traditions! How does your family prepare to celebrate Christ's birth?  We have listeners all over the world, with a variety of ages, different backgrounds, and cultures. I think it would be wonderful for kids to hear the various ways that Christians celebrate Christmas. It opens their eyes to the beauty of the vast world and realize that, despite having different Christmas traditions, we all share a common love for Jesus and a desire to remember Him. Maybe it'll even inspire some new traditions in your family! 2. Simply record you or your family explaining your Christmas traditions and what they represent/mean. This can be done right from your phone. Please try to keep background noise to a minimum. Then, email the recording to biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com 3. These are due by 11/17/2024   Your kids can hear their own family sharing their traditions on one of our Christmas episodes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. Tell us your Christmas traditions! How does your family prepare to celebrate Christ's birth?  We have listeners all over the world, with a variety of ages, different backgrounds, and cultures. I think it would be wonderful for kids to hear the various ways that Christians celebrate Christmas. It opens their eyes to the beauty of the vast world and realize that, despite having different Christmas traditions, we all share a common love for Jesus and a desire to remember Him. Maybe it'll even inspire some new traditions in your family! 2. Simply record you or your family explaining your Christmas traditions and what they represent/mean. This can be done right from your phone. Please try to keep background noise to a minimum. Then, email the recording to biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com 3. These are due by 11/17/2024   Your kids can hear their own family sharing their traditions on one of our Christmas episodes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

bonusYOUR VOICE on Christmas episodes; it's EASY!32b9c6ce-ef90-4626-940b-bd289130387cThu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +000088https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Investing & Crypto Expert: "We Only Have 6 Years Until Everything Changes!", "The S&P 500 Isn't Worth Your Time!", "Don't Keep Spare Cash In A Bank!" The clock is ticking – Raoul Pal reveals how AI will transform the global economy and why crypto might be your best chance of survival   Raoul Pal is the co-founder and CEO of Real Vision, the world-renowned financial knowledge and education platform. He is also the former Head of European Hedge Fund Sales at Goldman Sachs.  In this conversation, Raoul and Steven discuss topics such as, why we can’t trust central banks, how to build wealth with crypto, how to protect your job from AI, and how to secure your financial future in 6 years or less.  (00:00) Intro (02:07) What Is Raouls Mission? (05:38) What Would The Average Person Say About Raouls Work? (06:47) What Will Fuck My Financial Future? (11:14) Stats Today Vs 1980's (12:18) How To Play 'The Game' Of Finance In Your Younger Years? (13:30) What About Work Life Balance? (13:58) What Knowledge Should I Acquire? (14:57) How To Become An Expert? (16:41) Manifesting Your Future (17:16) How To Progress Once You're An Expert (19:42) What If You Don't Have Excess Income To Invest? (24:05) What About Buying A House? (26:28) Viewers Comments (30:07) Advice From Steven's Brother About Being An Expert (31:58) Applying Your Knowledge To Get The Highest Return (39:01) How Do I Spot A Trend (39:02) AI Will Free So Much Our Time That We Won't Know What To Do With It (42:53) The AI Component (47:24) How Disruptive Will AI Be? (51:18) Should We Be Scared Of AI? (54:37) How To Know If A Trend Will Be Persistent (57:53) Are We At The Collapse Of The Digital Industry? (59:06) How Do You Invest In AI? (01:00:51) What Is Crypto (01:01:18) Productivity And AI (01:06:32) Blockchain Explained (01:08:04) Contracts On The Blockchain (01:10:54) NFTs (01:12:12) Should You Invest In Blockchain? (01:21:43) How Do I Benefit From Buying Crypto? (01:23:01) How To Invest In Crypto (01:24:27) What Is A Ledger Device? (01:25:41) What Coin Should You Invest In? (01:32:14) What Is Leverage? (01:37:45) Do Men Invest More In Crypto? (01:39:42) The Nightmare Stories With Crypto (01:41:41) What Is Raoul's Price Prediction? (01:45:20) What If Raoul Is Wrong? (01:49:36) What Is The Debasement Of Currency? (02:00:50) The Best Trade Is Quality Of Life (02:08:34) Guest's Last Question Follow Raoul:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/4dEPXGm3iOb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/AWXhSso3iOb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/SFceWtr3iOb  You can learn more about Raoul’s ‘The Everything Code’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/TqcS68j3iOb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/CEO ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off

The clock is ticking – Raoul Pal reveals how AI will transform the global economy and why crypto might be your best chance of survival   Raoul Pal is the co-founder and CEO of Real Vision, the world-renowned financial knowledge and education platform. He is also the former Head of European Hedge Fund Sales at Goldman Sachs.  In this conversation, Raoul and Steven discuss topics such as, why we can’t trust central banks, how to build wealth with crypto, how to protect your job from AI, and how to secure your financial future in 6 years or less.  (00:00) Intro (02:07) What Is Raouls Mission? (05:38) What Would The Average Person Say About Raouls Work? (06:47) What Will Fuck My Financial Future? (11:14) Stats Today Vs 1980's (12:18) How To Play 'The Game' Of Finance In Your Younger Years? (13:30) What About Work Life Balance? (13:58) What Knowledge Should I Acquire? (14:57) How To Become An Expert? (16:41) Manifesting Your Future (17:16) How To Progress Once You're An Expert (19:42) What If You Don't Have Excess Income To Invest? (24:05) What About Buying A House? (26:28) Viewers Comments (30:07) Advice From Steven's Brother About Being An Expert (31:58) Applying Your Knowledge To Get The Highest Return (39:01) How Do I Spot A Trend (39:02) AI Will Free So Much Our Time That We Won't Know What To Do With It (42:53) The AI Component (47:24) How Disruptive Will AI Be? (51:18) Should We Be Scared Of AI? (54:37) How To Know If A Trend Will Be Persistent (57:53) Are We At The Collapse Of The Digital Industry? (59:06) How Do You Invest In AI? (01:00:51) What Is Crypto (01:01:18) Productivity And AI (01:06:32) Blockchain Explained (01:08:04) Contracts On The Blockchain (01:10:54) NFTs (01:12:12) Should You Invest In Blockchain? (01:21:43) How Do I Benefit From Buying Crypto? (01:23:01) How To Invest In Crypto (01:24:27) What Is A Ledger Device? (01:25:41) What Coin Should You Invest In? (01:32:14) What Is Leverage? (01:37:45) Do Men Invest More In Crypto? (01:39:42) The Nightmare Stories With Crypto (01:41:41) What Is Raoul's Price Prediction? (01:45:20) What If Raoul Is Wrong? (01:49:36) What Is The Debasement Of Currency? (02:00:50) The Best Trade Is Quality Of Life (02:08:34) Guest's Last Question Follow Raoul:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/4dEPXGm3iOb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/AWXhSso3iOb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/SFceWtr3iOb  You can learn more about Raoul’s ‘The Everything Code’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/TqcS68j3iOb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/CEO ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off

fullThe Investing & Crypto Expert: "We Only Have 6 Years Until Everything Changes!", "The S&P 500 Isn't Worth Your Time!", "Don't Keep Spare Cash In A Bank!" dcd50fb5-51c0-4f28-b52d-69ec5a1f9d32Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +00007981https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2024) Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2024)e8db0b1c-a9a1-467b-a13c-17c99c0d7653Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Polygamy, Incest, and Free Union (2024) The Catechism continues on with other offenses against the dignity of marriage and concludes our look at the sixth commandment. Polygamy, incest, sexual abuse, and free union are reviewed in detail. Fr. Mike highlights that these sins are grave, but God gives hope to all of us experiencing wounds or guilt. We have the opportunity to change in order to live in accordance with the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2387-2400. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism continues on with other offenses against the dignity of marriage and concludes our look at the sixth commandment. Polygamy, incest, sexual abuse, and free union are reviewed in detail. Fr. Mike highlights that these sins are grave, but God gives hope to all of us experiencing wounds or guilt. We have the opportunity to change in order to live in accordance with the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2387-2400. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 312: Polygamy, Incest, and Free Union (2024)10536490-43b8-4059-a2e8-46ecf26bcf7fThu, 07 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Polygamy, Incest, and Free Union (2024) The Catechism continues on with other offenses against the dignity of marriage and concludes our look at the sixth commandment. Polygamy, incest, sexual abuse, and free union are reviewed in detail. Fr. Mike highlights that these sins are grave, but God gives hope to all of us experiencing wounds or guilt. We have the opportunity to change in order to live in accordance with the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2387-2400. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism continues on with other offenses against the dignity of marriage and concludes our look at the sixth commandment. Polygamy, incest, sexual abuse, and free union are reviewed in detail. Fr. Mike highlights that these sins are grave, but God gives hope to all of us experiencing wounds or guilt. We have the opportunity to change in order to live in accordance with the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2387-2400. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 312: Polygamy, Incest, and Free Union (2024)08cd2def-6872-48fd-8798-6a4b6652abd5Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2024) Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2024)08ac4ca7-0195-4d81-b033-d3995d568362Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2024) Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2024)15533884-adb8-4220-a0f1-1d311d2b38bbThu, 07 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2024) Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2024)928af7e4-ffbb-47e4-aff4-b8fd60375107Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Greatest Weapon of AllJadyn thrust his blue foam sword at his brother's arm and shouted, "Ha! I got you."Tyler smacked his green foam sword across Jadyn's leg and yelled back, "I hit your leg! You can't fight now.""I don't need two legs. I will fight you to the death!" Jadyn hopped on one foot and sliced his sword down, narrowly missing Tyler's hand."Well, I will fight you until snack time!" Tyler swung his sword high in the air with both hands, his eyes wide with intensity. "Snack time!" Mom called from the front porch. The boys tossed their swords to the ground like paper airplanes taking a nose dive and scrambled to get to Mom first."You boys having fun?" Mom sat on the front step as she handed out the snacks. Tyler took a large bite out of his apple, while Jadyn put an entire granola bar in his mouth and chewed like a squirrel saving nuts for winter. "We are the strongest boys on the block, and we have the best weapons!" Tyler said with apple juice running down his chin."Yeah, we're good fighters," Jadyn mumbled through his mouth full of granola."I believe it," Mom said. "But there's an even more powerful weapon than your blue and green swords. Do you know you can have the greatest weapon of all time?"The boys' eyes bulged as they looked at each other in excitement. "Really? Where is it?" Tyler asked as he took another bite of his apple."Well, Ephesians 6:17 says that we have the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. There isn't anything more powerful in the world than the Word of God. That's why we memorize Bible verses--to keep our sharp swords ready for use.""I don't get it. How can words be swords?" Jadyn asked."Remember when you were scared last week, and we read a verse about God's peace?" asked Mom. "You felt better after that. That's God's Word going to battle for you. It reminded you that you belong to Jesus and can have His peace in any situation.""Oh, I get it," said Tyler. "We'll be sharpening our God-swords when we do our devotions tonight!" He looked at his brother. "But now, we fight!" The boys laughed and ran to pick up their swords. – Tannis Oliveri

Jadyn thrust his blue foam sword at his brother's arm and shouted, "Ha! I got you."Tyler smacked his green foam sword across Jadyn's leg and yelled back, "I hit your leg! You can't fight now.""I don't need two legs. I will fight you to the death!" Jadyn hopped on one foot and sliced his sword down, narrowly missing Tyler's hand."Well, I will fight you until snack time!" Tyler swung his sword high in the air with both hands, his eyes wide with intensity. "Snack time!" Mom called from the front porch. The boys tossed their swords to the ground like paper airplanes taking a nose dive and scrambled to get to Mom first."You boys having fun?" Mom sat on the front step as she handed out the snacks. Tyler took a large bite out of his apple, while Jadyn put an entire granola bar in his mouth and chewed like a squirrel saving nuts for winter. "We are the strongest boys on the block, and we have the best weapons!" Tyler said with apple juice running down his chin."Yeah, we're good fighters," Jadyn mumbled through his mouth full of granola."I believe it," Mom said. "But there's an even more powerful weapon than your blue and green swords. Do you know you can have the greatest weapon of all time?"The boys' eyes bulged as they looked at each other in excitement. "Really? Where is it?" Tyler asked as he took another bite of his apple."Well, Ephesians 6:17 says that we have the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. There isn't anything more powerful in the world than the Word of God. That's why we memorize Bible verses--to keep our sharp swords ready for use.""I don't get it. How can words be swords?" Jadyn asked."Remember when you were scared last week, and we read a verse about God's peace?" asked Mom. "You felt better after that. That's God's Word going to battle for you. It reminded you that you belong to Jesus and can have His peace in any situation.""Oh, I get it," said Tyler. "We'll be sharpening our God-swords when we do our devotions tonight!" He looked at his brother. "But now, we fight!" The boys laughed and ran to pick up their swords. – Tannis Oliveri

The Greatest Weapon of All23ab199e-c1a3-4dea-a2b2-78fab5fd8fafThu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Greatest Weapon of All Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:17 Jadyn thrust his blue foam sword at his brother’s arm and shouted, “Ha! I got you.” Tyler smacked his green foam sword across Jadyn’s leg and yelled back, “I hit your leg! You can’t fight now.” “I don’t need two legs. I will fight you to the death!” Jadyn hopped on one foot and sliced his sword down, narrowly missing Tyler’s hand. “Well, I will fight you until snack time!” Tyler swung his sword high in the air with both hands, his eyes wide with intensity. “Snack time!” Mom called from the front porch. The boys tossed their swords to the ground like paper airplanes taking a nose dive and scrambled to get to Mom first. “You boys having fun?” Mom sat on the front step as she handed out the snacks. Tyler took a large bite out of his apple, while Jadyn put an entire granola bar in his mouth and chewed like a squirrel saving nuts for winter. “We are the strongest boys on the block, and we have the best weapons!” Tyler said with apple juice running down his chin. “Yeah, we’re good fighters,” Jadyn mumbled through his mouth full of granola. “I believe it,” Mom said. “But there’s an even more powerful weapon than your blue and green swords. Do you know you can have the greatest weapon of all time?” The boys’ eyes bulged as they looked at each other in excitement. “Really? Where is it?” Tyler asked as he took another bite of his apple. “Well, Ephesians 6:17 says that we have the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. There isn’t anything more powerful in the world than the Word of God. That’s why we memorize Bible verses–to keep our sharp swords ready for use.” “I don’t get it. How can words be swords?” Jadyn asked. “Remember when you were scared last week, and we read a verse about God’s peace?” asked Mom. “You felt better after that. That’s God’s Word going to battle for you. It reminded you that you belong to Jesus and can have His peace in any situation.” “Oh, I get it,” said Tyler. “We’ll be sharpening our God-swords when we do our devotions tonight!” He looked at his brother. “But now, we fight!” The boys laughed and ran to pick up their swords. – Tannis Oliveri How About You?Do you want to be strong and courageous? Do you want the best weapon to help you defeat the enemies in your life? Then take time to make sure God’s Word is in your heart and mind. When you feel attacked, you’ll be able to bring His Word to your situation. Let its truth speak God’s power into your life as you read it, study it, and remember what it says. Today’s Key Verse:For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword. (NKJV) (Hebrews 4:12) Today’s Key Thought:Read and memorize God’s Word

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:17 Jadyn thrust his blue foam sword at his brother’s arm and shouted, “Ha! I got you.” Tyler smacked his green foam sword across Jadyn’s leg and yelled back, “I hit your leg! You can’t fight now.” “I don’t need two legs. I will fight you to the death!” Jadyn hopped on one foot and sliced his sword down, narrowly missing Tyler’s hand. “Well, I will fight you until snack time!” Tyler swung his sword high in the air with both hands, his eyes wide with intensity. “Snack time!” Mom called from the front porch. The boys tossed their swords to the ground like paper airplanes taking a nose dive and scrambled to get to Mom first. “You boys having fun?” Mom sat on the front step as she handed out the snacks. Tyler took a large bite out of his apple, while Jadyn put an entire granola bar in his mouth and chewed like a squirrel saving nuts for winter. “We are the strongest boys on the block, and we have the best weapons!” Tyler said with apple juice running down his chin. “Yeah, we’re good fighters,” Jadyn mumbled through his mouth full of granola. “I believe it,” Mom said. “But there’s an even more powerful weapon than your blue and green swords. Do you know you can have the greatest weapon of all time?” The boys’ eyes bulged as they looked at each other in excitement. “Really? Where is it?” Tyler asked as he took another bite of his apple. “Well, Ephesians 6:17 says that we have the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. There isn’t anything more powerful in the world than the Word of God. That’s why we memorize Bible verses–to keep our sharp swords ready for use.” “I don’t get it. How can words be swords?” Jadyn asked. “Remember when you were scared last week, and we read a verse about God’s peace?” asked Mom. “You felt better after that. That’s God’s Word going to battle for you. It reminded you that you belong to Jesus and can have His peace in any situation.” “Oh, I get it,” said Tyler. “We’ll be sharpening our God-swords when we do our devotions tonight!” He looked at his brother. “But now, we fight!” The boys laughed and ran to pick up their swords. – Tannis Oliveri How About You?Do you want to be strong and courageous? Do you want the best weapon to help you defeat the enemies in your life? Then take time to make sure God’s Word is in your heart and mind. When you feel attacked, you’ll be able to bring His Word to your situation. Let its truth speak God’s power into your life as you read it, study it, and remember what it says. Today’s Key Verse:For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword. (NKJV) (Hebrews 4:12) Today’s Key Thought:Read and memorize God’s Word

The Greatest Weapon of All df0c4119-d015-4010-b862-53bc5da970edThu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2-Case #13- "Eye of the Holder"- Pt 1A powerful demon causes trouble for Fr. Wyatt and his friend Gary.

A powerful demon causes trouble for Fr. Wyatt and his friend Gary.

fullS2-Case #13- "Eye of the Holder"- Pt 1e5f9072e-f197-47a6-87be-0febdfff04f1Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:15:17 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#350:You aren’t alone in your suffering2 Corinthians 1:1-10  In today’s episode, we hear from the Apostle Paul as he writes to the people of Corinth about how God comforts us in our suffering. Paul knew a lot about hard times—he was shipwrecked, beaten, and put in jail! But even in those tough moments, he reminds us that we are never alone, and God is always with us, offering His comfort. We’ll explore what it means to feel comforted by God and how we can share that comfort with others who are going through difficult times. To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Corinthians 1:1-10  In today’s episode, we hear from the Apostle Paul as he writes to the people of Corinth about how God comforts us in our suffering. Paul knew a lot about hard times—he was shipwrecked, beaten, and put in jail! But even in those tough moments, he reminds us that we are never alone, and God is always with us, offering His comfort. We’ll explore what it means to feel comforted by God and how we can share that comfort with others who are going through difficult times. To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#350:You aren’t alone in your suffering7014fa67-be03-4146-a265-8a505928b3fbWed, 06 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000581https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: God Fights for You (2024) As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 311: God Fights for You (2024)7d48d218-897f-4808-8b04-b842a257652cWed, 06 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: Adultery and Divorce The Catechism goes into detail about offenses against the dignity of marriage. The two topics we look at are adultery and divorce. These sins against marriage are not isolated between the spouses, but affect others including family, children, and society. With this, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in a broken world, but God is among us, and he is a merciful Father with the ability to redeem. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2380-2386. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism goes into detail about offenses against the dignity of marriage. The two topics we look at are adultery and divorce. These sins against marriage are not isolated between the spouses, but affect others including family, children, and society. With this, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in a broken world, but God is among us, and he is a merciful Father with the ability to redeem. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2380-2386. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 311: Adultery and Divorce9144506d-888a-44c0-8d8c-fe762cb99bbdWed, 06 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: Adultery and Divorce The Catechism goes into detail about offenses against the dignity of marriage. The two topics we look at are adultery and divorce. These sins against marriage are not isolated between the spouses, but affect others including family, children, and society. With this, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in a broken world, but God is among us, and he is a merciful Father with the ability to redeem. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2380-2386. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism goes into detail about offenses against the dignity of marriage. The two topics we look at are adultery and divorce. These sins against marriage are not isolated between the spouses, but affect others including family, children, and society. With this, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in a broken world, but God is among us, and he is a merciful Father with the ability to redeem. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2380-2386. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 311: Adultery and Divorcedd5b0c64-71cb-4333-83fe-5efcb61b13aaWed, 06 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: God Fights for You (2024) As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 311: God Fights for You (2024)f559e74c-0f79-43f9-82a3-ee9d5b1b0877Wed, 06 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: God Fights for You (2024) As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 311: God Fights for You (2024)a3d7a144-893c-4d37-aaa6-fd906d3fee8cWed, 06 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: God Fights for You (2024) As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 311: God Fights for You (2024)61708726-edee-4747-854b-c34ae8736901Wed, 06 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Flimsy NetElliot looked out the kitchen window. It had rained all morning, but now the sun was shining brightly. The leaves on the big tree outside were golden and seemed to glow in the sunlight. If only those leaves could be turned into real gold, thought Elliot. Then Mom and I could solve all our problems. He sighed. He couldn't help worrying now that his mom had lost her job. Things had already been tight before--how would they manage now? Turning toward his mother, he asked, "What are we going to do about money, Mom?" "Don't you worry about that," said Mom. "I have a bit saved up, and I'm sure I'll find another job soon. There are lots of jobs available in the medical field."As Mom stood beside Elliot at the window, several sparrows swooped down and perched on the volleyball net someone had set up in the courtyard of their apartment building. Under the weight of the birds, the net sagged and swayed in the wind. Soon the thin, weak poles that supported the net became uprooted, and everything crashed to the ground. Elliot and Mom watched as the frightened birds flew away."You know, Elliot," said Mom, "that flimsy net is like money and material things. When we count on them to hold us up in times of trouble, they always fail, just like that net failed those birds. Aren't you glad we can count on someone who never fails?""You mean God, don't you?" said Elliot."That's right," said Mom. "I'm thinking of a verse you learned at camp this summer--the one about birds. Do you remember it?""About birds?" Elliot thought about it. "I think I remember. We learned Matthew 6:26, which says, 'Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?'"Mom nodded. "God takes care of the birds, and He'll provide for our needs too. Jesus has already provided for our biggest need of all by saving us from sin and giving us eternal life. Because of that, He is always with us, and we can trust Him to take care of us."Elliot smiled. "I'm glad He never fails." – Dorothy R. King

Elliot looked out the kitchen window. It had rained all morning, but now the sun was shining brightly. The leaves on the big tree outside were golden and seemed to glow in the sunlight. If only those leaves could be turned into real gold, thought Elliot. Then Mom and I could solve all our problems. He sighed. He couldn't help worrying now that his mom had lost her job. Things had already been tight before--how would they manage now? Turning toward his mother, he asked, "What are we going to do about money, Mom?" "Don't you worry about that," said Mom. "I have a bit saved up, and I'm sure I'll find another job soon. There are lots of jobs available in the medical field."As Mom stood beside Elliot at the window, several sparrows swooped down and perched on the volleyball net someone had set up in the courtyard of their apartment building. Under the weight of the birds, the net sagged and swayed in the wind. Soon the thin, weak poles that supported the net became uprooted, and everything crashed to the ground. Elliot and Mom watched as the frightened birds flew away."You know, Elliot," said Mom, "that flimsy net is like money and material things. When we count on them to hold us up in times of trouble, they always fail, just like that net failed those birds. Aren't you glad we can count on someone who never fails?""You mean God, don't you?" said Elliot."That's right," said Mom. "I'm thinking of a verse you learned at camp this summer--the one about birds. Do you remember it?""About birds?" Elliot thought about it. "I think I remember. We learned Matthew 6:26, which says, 'Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?'"Mom nodded. "God takes care of the birds, and He'll provide for our needs too. Jesus has already provided for our biggest need of all by saving us from sin and giving us eternal life. Because of that, He is always with us, and we can trust Him to take care of us."Elliot smiled. "I'm glad He never fails." – Dorothy R. King

A Flimsy Net27a4f8ee-a560-497a-9713-e78d4248b944Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Flimsy Net Bible Reading: Matthew 6:25-34 Elliot looked out the kitchen window. It had rained all morning, but now the sun was shining brightly. The leaves on the big tree outside were golden and seemed to glow in the sunlight. If only those leaves could be turned into real gold, thought Elliot. Then Mom and I could solve all our problems. He sighed. He couldn’t help worrying now that his mom had lost her job. Things had already been tight before–how would they manage now? Turning toward his mother, he asked, “What are we going to do about money, Mom?” “Don’t you worry about that,” said Mom. “I have a bit saved up, and I’m sure I’ll find another job soon. There are lots of jobs available in the medical field.” As Mom stood beside Elliot at the window, several sparrows swooped down and perched on the volleyball net someone had set up in the courtyard of their apartment building. Under the weight of the birds, the net sagged and swayed in the wind. Soon the thin, weak poles that supported the net became uprooted, and everything crashed to the ground. Elliot and Mom watched as the frightened birds flew away. “You know, Elliot,” said Mom, “that flimsy net is like money and material things. When we count on them to hold us up in times of trouble, they always fail, just like that net failed those birds. Aren’t you glad we can count on someone who never fails?” “You mean God, don’t you?” said Elliot. “That’s right,” said Mom. “I’m thinking of a verse you learned at camp this summer–the one about birds. Do you remember it?” “About birds?” Elliot thought about it. “I think I remember. We learned Matthew 6:26, which says, ‘Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?'” Mom nodded. “God takes care of the birds, and He’ll provide for our needs too. Jesus has already provided for our biggest need of all by saving us from sin and giving us eternal life. Because of that, He is always with us, and we can trust Him to take care of us.” Elliot smiled. “I’m glad He never fails.” – Dorothy R. King How About You?Do you know someone who is out of work? Or maybe you’re worried your own family might not have enough money for all the things you need. Pray about it, and trust God to provide. He loves you so much that He sent His own Son to die for your sins, and He cares more about you than you could ever imagine. You can trust Him to provide you with everything you need. Today’s Key Verse:My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (NIV) (Philippians 4:19 ) Today’s Key Thought:God provides all you need

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:25-34 Elliot looked out the kitchen window. It had rained all morning, but now the sun was shining brightly. The leaves on the big tree outside were golden and seemed to glow in the sunlight. If only those leaves could be turned into real gold, thought Elliot. Then Mom and I could solve all our problems. He sighed. He couldn’t help worrying now that his mom had lost her job. Things had already been tight before–how would they manage now? Turning toward his mother, he asked, “What are we going to do about money, Mom?” “Don’t you worry about that,” said Mom. “I have a bit saved up, and I’m sure I’ll find another job soon. There are lots of jobs available in the medical field.” As Mom stood beside Elliot at the window, several sparrows swooped down and perched on the volleyball net someone had set up in the courtyard of their apartment building. Under the weight of the birds, the net sagged and swayed in the wind. Soon the thin, weak poles that supported the net became uprooted, and everything crashed to the ground. Elliot and Mom watched as the frightened birds flew away. “You know, Elliot,” said Mom, “that flimsy net is like money and material things. When we count on them to hold us up in times of trouble, they always fail, just like that net failed those birds. Aren’t you glad we can count on someone who never fails?” “You mean God, don’t you?” said Elliot. “That’s right,” said Mom. “I’m thinking of a verse you learned at camp this summer–the one about birds. Do you remember it?” “About birds?” Elliot thought about it. “I think I remember. We learned Matthew 6:26, which says, ‘Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?'” Mom nodded. “God takes care of the birds, and He’ll provide for our needs too. Jesus has already provided for our biggest need of all by saving us from sin and giving us eternal life. Because of that, He is always with us, and we can trust Him to take care of us.” Elliot smiled. “I’m glad He never fails.” – Dorothy R. King How About You?Do you know someone who is out of work? Or maybe you’re worried your own family might not have enough money for all the things you need. Pray about it, and trust God to provide. He loves you so much that He sent His own Son to die for your sins, and He cares more about you than you could ever imagine. You can trust Him to provide you with everything you need. Today’s Key Verse:My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (NIV) (Philippians 4:19 ) Today’s Key Thought:God provides all you need

A Flimsy Net f36c01a8-68ff-4738-b28b-90f99a71f4a5Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2024) Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2024)a2a9b2a3-dd0d-448d-ab10-8b748640e84aTue, 05 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: The Gift of a Child (2024) Children are a gift from God. Children have integrity and rights. With these key principles in mind, Fr. Mike reviews the Catechism’s teachings about marriage, family, child bearing, sterility, and adoption. Because “a child is not something owed to one but is a gift”, we must protect the dignity of the child at the forefront of all decisions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2373-2379. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Children are a gift from God. Children have integrity and rights. With these key principles in mind, Fr. Mike reviews the Catechism’s teachings about marriage, family, child bearing, sterility, and adoption. Because “a child is not something owed to one but is a gift”, we must protect the dignity of the child at the forefront of all decisions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2373-2379. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 310: The Gift of a Child (2024)1caa8f48-08eb-4600-bb66-daf58c92f683Tue, 05 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: The Gift of a Child (2024) Children are a gift from God. Children have integrity and rights. With these key principles in mind, Fr. Mike reviews the Catechism’s teachings about marriage, family, child bearing, sterility, and adoption. Because “a child is not something owed to one but is a gift”, we must protect the dignity of the child at the forefront of all decisions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2373-2379. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Children are a gift from God. Children have integrity and rights. With these key principles in mind, Fr. Mike reviews the Catechism’s teachings about marriage, family, child bearing, sterility, and adoption. Because “a child is not something owed to one but is a gift”, we must protect the dignity of the child at the forefront of all decisions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2373-2379. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 310: The Gift of a Child (2024)2deabae9-9bcd-4bf1-abc8-706fb6017e9aTue, 05 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2024) Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2024)686342d7-3587-4693-872d-7b502de50118Tue, 05 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2024) Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2024)9c9a2b18-d6fc-497a-90bd-ae14832d65ddTue, 05 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2024) Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2024)0adb6b67-5b5d-4ba8-a24a-1e5a5f8fbaf2Tue, 05 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Visit to the Capitol"Okay, class, change of plans," called Miss Allen from the front of the bus. Ana could barely hear her because of the wind and rain beating against the bus windows. "Due to the storm, we're not going to be able to visit the zoo today after all. However, the state capitol is not far away, and they said they could fit us in for a last-minute tour, so we'll be going there instead." All the kids groaned except for Ana's friend Evelyn, who bounced up and down in the seat next to her. When they got to the capitol building, a tour guide greeted them at the door and led them down a long hallway decorated with gaudy statues. "This is boring," one of the boys complained. He tugged on the tour guide's sleeve. "Can we see the governor?"The tour guide shook his head. "As much as he would like to, the governor isn't able to visit with every school class that comes through. Thousands of kids visit the building each year."Just then several important-looking people emerged from the elevator."That's the governor in the gray suit," the tour guide whispered. Suddenly Evelyn started running toward the group of people. "Uncle Mike!" she called out. The governor turned and held out his arms when he saw Evelyn to give her a hug, then he walked her back to her class, who were all staring at them open-mouthed. "My niece tells me your field trip to the zoo didn't work out," he said. "Maybe you kids would like to see my office instead?" That night Ana excitedly told her family about everything her class had seen at the capitol that day, thanks to Evelyn."Like they say, it all depends on who you know," said her older brother."True," said Dad. "Evelyn gave you access to the governor. She was your go-between."Ana smiled. "I know what you're going to say next, Dad. In our devotions this week, we talked about Jesus being our go-between--the mediator between us and God. Through Him we have access to our heavenly Father because Jesus paid the price for our sin and made us right with God." "I'm glad you were listening, Ana--and your trip to the capitol today is a perfect example."– Linda Weddle

"Okay, class, change of plans," called Miss Allen from the front of the bus. Ana could barely hear her because of the wind and rain beating against the bus windows. "Due to the storm, we're not going to be able to visit the zoo today after all. However, the state capitol is not far away, and they said they could fit us in for a last-minute tour, so we'll be going there instead." All the kids groaned except for Ana's friend Evelyn, who bounced up and down in the seat next to her. When they got to the capitol building, a tour guide greeted them at the door and led them down a long hallway decorated with gaudy statues. "This is boring," one of the boys complained. He tugged on the tour guide's sleeve. "Can we see the governor?"The tour guide shook his head. "As much as he would like to, the governor isn't able to visit with every school class that comes through. Thousands of kids visit the building each year."Just then several important-looking people emerged from the elevator."That's the governor in the gray suit," the tour guide whispered. Suddenly Evelyn started running toward the group of people. "Uncle Mike!" she called out. The governor turned and held out his arms when he saw Evelyn to give her a hug, then he walked her back to her class, who were all staring at them open-mouthed. "My niece tells me your field trip to the zoo didn't work out," he said. "Maybe you kids would like to see my office instead?" That night Ana excitedly told her family about everything her class had seen at the capitol that day, thanks to Evelyn."Like they say, it all depends on who you know," said her older brother."True," said Dad. "Evelyn gave you access to the governor. She was your go-between."Ana smiled. "I know what you're going to say next, Dad. In our devotions this week, we talked about Jesus being our go-between--the mediator between us and God. Through Him we have access to our heavenly Father because Jesus paid the price for our sin and made us right with God." "I'm glad you were listening, Ana--and your trip to the capitol today is a perfect example."– Linda Weddle

A Visit to the Capitolca652c23-b902-400c-806d-d4ca5c6ea899Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Visit to the Capitol Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:14-18 “Okay, class, change of plans,” called Miss Allen from the front of the bus. Ana could barely hear her because of the wind and rain beating against the bus windows. “Due to the storm, we’re not going to be able to visit the zoo today after all. However, the state capitol is not far away, and they said they could fit us in for a last-minute tour, so we’ll be going there instead.” All the kids groaned except for Ana’s friend Evelyn, who bounced up and down in the seat next to her. When they got to the capitol building, a tour guide greeted them at the door and led them down a long hallway decorated with gaudy statues. “This is boring,” one of the boys complained. He tugged on the tour guide’s sleeve. “Can we see the governor?” The tour guide shook his head. “As much as he would like to, the governor isn’t able to visit with every school class that comes through. Thousands of kids visit the building each year.” Just then several important-looking people emerged from the elevator. “That’s the governor in the gray suit,” the tour guide whispered. Suddenly Evelyn started running toward the group of people. “Uncle Mike!” she called out. The governor turned and held out his arms when he saw Evelyn to give her a hug, then he walked her back to her class, who were all staring at them open-mouthed. “My niece tells me your field trip to the zoo didn’t work out,” he said. “Maybe you kids would like to see my office instead?” That night Ana excitedly told her family about everything her class had seen at the capitol that day, thanks to Evelyn. “Like they say, it all depends on who you know,” said her older brother. “True,” said Dad. “Evelyn gave you access to the governor. She was your go-between.” Ana smiled. “I know what you’re going to say next, Dad. In our devotions this week, we talked about Jesus being our go-between–the mediator between us and God. Through Him we have access to our heavenly Father because Jesus paid the price for our sin and made us right with God.” “I’m glad you were listening, Ana–and your trip to the capitol today is a perfect example.” – Linda Weddle How About You?Have you ever gotten to meet someone well-known or go somewhere special because of who you know? Did you know that, because of Jesus, you can have access to God? You can’t approach God on your own because of your sin, but Jesus died to take your sins away. Anyone who trusts in Him has full access to God. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus. (NIV) (1 Timothy 2:5) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus is our mediator

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:14-18 “Okay, class, change of plans,” called Miss Allen from the front of the bus. Ana could barely hear her because of the wind and rain beating against the bus windows. “Due to the storm, we’re not going to be able to visit the zoo today after all. However, the state capitol is not far away, and they said they could fit us in for a last-minute tour, so we’ll be going there instead.” All the kids groaned except for Ana’s friend Evelyn, who bounced up and down in the seat next to her. When they got to the capitol building, a tour guide greeted them at the door and led them down a long hallway decorated with gaudy statues. “This is boring,” one of the boys complained. He tugged on the tour guide’s sleeve. “Can we see the governor?” The tour guide shook his head. “As much as he would like to, the governor isn’t able to visit with every school class that comes through. Thousands of kids visit the building each year.” Just then several important-looking people emerged from the elevator. “That’s the governor in the gray suit,” the tour guide whispered. Suddenly Evelyn started running toward the group of people. “Uncle Mike!” she called out. The governor turned and held out his arms when he saw Evelyn to give her a hug, then he walked her back to her class, who were all staring at them open-mouthed. “My niece tells me your field trip to the zoo didn’t work out,” he said. “Maybe you kids would like to see my office instead?” That night Ana excitedly told her family about everything her class had seen at the capitol that day, thanks to Evelyn. “Like they say, it all depends on who you know,” said her older brother. “True,” said Dad. “Evelyn gave you access to the governor. She was your go-between.” Ana smiled. “I know what you’re going to say next, Dad. In our devotions this week, we talked about Jesus being our go-between–the mediator between us and God. Through Him we have access to our heavenly Father because Jesus paid the price for our sin and made us right with God.” “I’m glad you were listening, Ana–and your trip to the capitol today is a perfect example.” – Linda Weddle How About You?Have you ever gotten to meet someone well-known or go somewhere special because of who you know? Did you know that, because of Jesus, you can have access to God? You can’t approach God on your own because of your sin, but Jesus died to take your sins away. Anyone who trusts in Him has full access to God. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus. (NIV) (1 Timothy 2:5) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus is our mediator

A Visit to the Capitol 28c4bd03-0f31-4e3b-b7fc-f56ba7ed8bbaTue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsConfront the fears that separate us from GodThe most common instruction in the Bible is "do not be afraid," yet we humans are frequently fearful and worrisome. What's worse is that often we don't even recognize the deeper fears. These are the fears that cause us to pull back from God. Most men suffer from one of the following three fears: God has some limit. I'm too bad or broken for God to love My choices are too terrible for God to love Intellectually we may deny it - intellectually we know those aren't true. But deep down that fear can drive us to live our lives in a way that keeps us away from the Lord. Join me in this episode as I explore these fears and how to confront them. In order to trust the Lord and say "yes" to His will, we need a deeper humility and willingness to surrender. All God requires of us is to align our will to His. Do not worry about the rest. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

The most common instruction in the Bible is "do not be afraid," yet we humans are frequently fearful and worrisome. What's worse is that often we don't even recognize the deeper fears. These are the fears that cause us to pull back from God. Most men suffer from one of the following three fears: God has some limit. I'm too bad or broken for God to love My choices are too terrible for God to love Intellectually we may deny it - intellectually we know those aren't true. But deep down that fear can drive us to live our lives in a way that keeps us away from the Lord. Join me in this episode as I explore these fears and how to confront them. In order to trust the Lord and say "yes" to His will, we need a deeper humility and willingness to surrender. All God requires of us is to align our will to His. Do not worry about the rest. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullConfront the fears that separate us from Godb04813e9-4db0-4804-a305-b16d608a855eMon, 04 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsScott Galloway (US ELECTION SPECIAL): “I bet $358,000 That They Win The Election!”, “33% Chance Trump Dies In Office!”, “Men Will Have Less Sex If Trump Wins!”On November 5th, the fate of America's future hangs in the balance, Scott Galloway is back to provide a preview on the 2 possible America's Scott Galloway is a Professor of Marketing at the New York Stern School of Business, and host of ‘The Prof G Show’ podcast. He is also the best-selling author of books such as, ‘The Algebra of Happiness’, ‘The Four’, and ‘The Algebra of Wealth’.  In this conversation, Scott and Steven discuss topics such as; Scott’s gamble on the election outcome, how Trump’s victory could reshape US tax policy, the impact of Trump’s health on his presidency, and how Trump’s victory will affect men’s sex and relationships. (00:00) Intro (01:39) What Are You Thinking About At This Moment (04:54) What's Happened For Us To Get To This Point? (10:47) Personality For Presidents Is More Important Than Ever (15:16) What Has Trump Done Well? (18:29) Trump On Joe Rogan (21:46) Why Are Men Choosing Trump (31:16) What Is That Trump Is Saying To Make Young Men Vote For Him? (39:08) Trump Speaking His Mind Is A Super Power (40:47) You're Judged By The Character You Build (42:16) We Should Move Away From Identity Politics (49:31) The October Surprise (56:46) Who Will Win The Election? (01:03:37) Emotion > Facts (01:05:54) People Seem To Have Forgotten What It Was Like When Trump Was In Office Last Time (01:09:57) Russia And China Are Using Social Media Algorithms Against Us (01:16:06) Does Age Matter In This Election? (01:19:56) There's A 1 In 3 Chance Trump Dies During His Time In Office If He Wins (01:20:19) Trump And Elon Musk (01:24:40) What Happens To America If Trump Wins? (01:27:45) Does Trump Have A Higher Likelihood To End The Wars? (01:32:09) Why Scott Is Writing A Book About Men (01:36:38) Scott's Thoughts On The Pornography Debate (01:45:00) The Guest's Last Question Follow Scott:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/NXSe3vpRaOb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/iSn6TsrRaOb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/lkDgXatRaOb  You can purchase Scott’s book, ‘The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Success’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/WfB6XfxRaOb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs - linkedin/doac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On November 5th, the fate of America's future hangs in the balance, Scott Galloway is back to provide a preview on the 2 possible America's Scott Galloway is a Professor of Marketing at the New York Stern School of Business, and host of ‘The Prof G Show’ podcast. He is also the best-selling author of books such as, ‘The Algebra of Happiness’, ‘The Four’, and ‘The Algebra of Wealth’.  In this conversation, Scott and Steven discuss topics such as; Scott’s gamble on the election outcome, how Trump’s victory could reshape US tax policy, the impact of Trump’s health on his presidency, and how Trump’s victory will affect men’s sex and relationships. (00:00) Intro (01:39) What Are You Thinking About At This Moment (04:54) What's Happened For Us To Get To This Point? (10:47) Personality For Presidents Is More Important Than Ever (15:16) What Has Trump Done Well? (18:29) Trump On Joe Rogan (21:46) Why Are Men Choosing Trump (31:16) What Is That Trump Is Saying To Make Young Men Vote For Him? (39:08) Trump Speaking His Mind Is A Super Power (40:47) You're Judged By The Character You Build (42:16) We Should Move Away From Identity Politics (49:31) The October Surprise (56:46) Who Will Win The Election? (01:03:37) Emotion > Facts (01:05:54) People Seem To Have Forgotten What It Was Like When Trump Was In Office Last Time (01:09:57) Russia And China Are Using Social Media Algorithms Against Us (01:16:06) Does Age Matter In This Election? (01:19:56) There's A 1 In 3 Chance Trump Dies During His Time In Office If He Wins (01:20:19) Trump And Elon Musk (01:24:40) What Happens To America If Trump Wins? (01:27:45) Does Trump Have A Higher Likelihood To End The Wars? (01:32:09) Why Scott Is Writing A Book About Men (01:36:38) Scott's Thoughts On The Pornography Debate (01:45:00) The Guest's Last Question Follow Scott:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/NXSe3vpRaOb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/iSn6TsrRaOb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/lkDgXatRaOb  You can purchase Scott’s book, ‘The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Success’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/WfB6XfxRaOb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs - linkedin/doac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullScott Galloway (US ELECTION SPECIAL): “I bet $358,000 That They Win The Election!”, “33% Chance Trump Dies In Office!”, “Men Will Have Less Sex If Trump Wins!”c41bb0ca-3704-4c06-8a62-66589dee19d8Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +00007009https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2024)e7f9adfd-5fdb-4aba-bc30-c20e6499bfddMon, 04 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Faithful and Fruitful Marriage (2024) Married love has an “innate language” of total and mutual self-giving. This language expresses itself in the marital act of sexual intimacy. Marital love mirrors God’s love. It is free, total, faithful, and fruitful. Fr. Mike explains that in the face of this reality, contraception and infidelity directly contradict the marital covenant between a man and a woman. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2364-2372. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Married love has an “innate language” of total and mutual self-giving. This language expresses itself in the marital act of sexual intimacy. Marital love mirrors God’s love. It is free, total, faithful, and fruitful. Fr. Mike explains that in the face of this reality, contraception and infidelity directly contradict the marital covenant between a man and a woman. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2364-2372. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 309: Faithful and Fruitful Marriage (2024)533867e0-b675-41f8-86c5-8b9c1ad44686Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Faithful and Fruitful Marriage (2024) Married love has an “innate language” of total and mutual self-giving. This language expresses itself in the marital act of sexual intimacy. Marital love mirrors God’s love. It is free, total, faithful, and fruitful. Fr. Mike explains that in the face of this reality, contraception and infidelity directly contradict the marital covenant between a man and a woman. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2364-2372. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Married love has an “innate language” of total and mutual self-giving. This language expresses itself in the marital act of sexual intimacy. Marital love mirrors God’s love. It is free, total, faithful, and fruitful. Fr. Mike explains that in the face of this reality, contraception and infidelity directly contradict the marital covenant between a man and a woman. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2364-2372. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 309: Faithful and Fruitful Marriage (2024)f59b096c-eba2-4c8d-8e24-6bf01234f03eMon, 04 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2024)45235668-7078-4b4f-bd55-9253ca5ba112Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2024)73e0f439-45f7-4108-a937-cef7cbb12e60Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2024)57a3a808-311a-4346-a0c2-935d1b4164e5Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Special Poem"Whenever I get home from school, all I want is food that's cool," chanted Marina, making up the rhyme as she opened the freezer and took out an ice cream bar. She grinned at her brother Archer.Archer rolled his eyes and made up a rhyme of his own. "I think your rhyme is kind of sad--your poetry is really bad." Marina laughed and went outside to where her mother was working in the garden. "Hello, Mother with a thumb that's green. You have the best vegetables I've seen."Mom smiled. "Still working on that poem you need for school?" "I'm trying, but all I can think of are silly things," said Marina.When Dad arrived home, Marina greeted him with another one of her rhymes. "Dad, your work day is finally done. Now it's time to have some fun!""Oh, Marina, I think your poems are getting worse," said Archer. "How about this? Mom, that chicken pasta looks so yummy. I want to put it in my tummy!"Dad laughed and joined in. "My family's always such a delight. It's a joy to be with them each night." As he sat down at the table, he said, "Actually, I know of a very special poem. It's mentioned in the Bible--in Ephesians 2:10.""That was our verse at church last week!" exclaimed Marina. "It says, 'For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.' But that doesn't rhyme like a poem, and it doesn't say anything about a poem.""The word handiwork comes from the Greek word poiema--that's the word we get our English word poem from," Dad explained. "So to say we are God's handiwork is like saying we are His poem.""I like that," said Marina with a grin.Dad smiled. "And just like a poem can bring joy to people through its words, you can bring joy to people through your good works--the good things you do for others that show them the love of Jesus. God created us to do these things and gave us the Holy Spirit to guide us in doing them. We are His poems that tell the story of the great things He has done for us." Marina's eyes lit up. "God is our Creator, and He made us for something greater!" – Lyndel F. Walker

"Whenever I get home from school, all I want is food that's cool," chanted Marina, making up the rhyme as she opened the freezer and took out an ice cream bar. She grinned at her brother Archer.Archer rolled his eyes and made up a rhyme of his own. "I think your rhyme is kind of sad--your poetry is really bad." Marina laughed and went outside to where her mother was working in the garden. "Hello, Mother with a thumb that's green. You have the best vegetables I've seen."Mom smiled. "Still working on that poem you need for school?" "I'm trying, but all I can think of are silly things," said Marina.When Dad arrived home, Marina greeted him with another one of her rhymes. "Dad, your work day is finally done. Now it's time to have some fun!""Oh, Marina, I think your poems are getting worse," said Archer. "How about this? Mom, that chicken pasta looks so yummy. I want to put it in my tummy!"Dad laughed and joined in. "My family's always such a delight. It's a joy to be with them each night." As he sat down at the table, he said, "Actually, I know of a very special poem. It's mentioned in the Bible--in Ephesians 2:10.""That was our verse at church last week!" exclaimed Marina. "It says, 'For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.' But that doesn't rhyme like a poem, and it doesn't say anything about a poem.""The word handiwork comes from the Greek word poiema--that's the word we get our English word poem from," Dad explained. "So to say we are God's handiwork is like saying we are His poem.""I like that," said Marina with a grin.Dad smiled. "And just like a poem can bring joy to people through its words, you can bring joy to people through your good works--the good things you do for others that show them the love of Jesus. God created us to do these things and gave us the Holy Spirit to guide us in doing them. We are His poems that tell the story of the great things He has done for us." Marina's eyes lit up. "God is our Creator, and He made us for something greater!" – Lyndel F. Walker

A Special Poemc3d36423-0632-426f-9360-05f7fd33fa1fMon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Special Poem Bible Reading: Philippians 2:13-16 “Whenever I get home from school, all I want is food that’s cool,” chanted Marina, making up the rhyme as she opened the freezer and took out an ice cream bar. She grinned at her brother Archer. Archer rolled his eyes and made up a rhyme of his own. “I think your rhyme is kind of sad–your poetry is really bad.” Marina laughed and went outside to where her mother was working in the garden. “Hello, Mother with a thumb that’s green. You have the best vegetables I’ve seen.” Mom smiled. “Still working on that poem you need for school?” “I’m trying, but all I can think of are silly things,” said Marina. When Dad arrived home, Marina greeted him with another one of her rhymes. “Dad, your work day is finally done. Now it’s time to have some fun!” “Oh, Marina, I think your poems are getting worse,” said Archer. “How about this? Mom, that chicken pasta looks so yummy. I want to put it in my tummy!” Dad laughed and joined in. “My family’s always such a delight. It’s a joy to be with them each night.” As he sat down at the table, he said, “Actually, I know of a very special poem. It’s mentioned in the Bible–in Ephesians 2:10.” “That was our verse at church last week!” exclaimed Marina. “It says, ‘For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.’ But that doesn’t rhyme like a poem, and it doesn’t say anything about a poem.” “The word handiwork comes from the Greek word poiema–that’s the word we get our English word poem from,” Dad explained. “So to say we are God’s handiwork is like saying we are His poem.” “I like that,” said Marina with a grin. Dad smiled. “And just like a poem can bring joy to people through its words, you can bring joy to people through your good works–the good things you do for others that show them the love of Jesus. God created us to do these things and gave us the Holy Spirit to guide us in doing them. We are His poems that tell the story of the great things He has done for us.” Marina’s eyes lit up. “God is our Creator, and He made us for something greater!” – Lyndel F. Walker How About You?Do you have a favorite poem? If you’re a Christian, remember that you are God’s poem, created to love Him and bless others. God created you with unique gifts and passions, and He gave you the Holy Spirit to help you do the good things He calls you to do. When you love and help other people, you’re pointing them toward your Author–Jesus Christ. Today’s Key Verse:For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (NIV) (Ephesians 2:10) Today’s Key Thought:Christians are God’s poems

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:13-16 “Whenever I get home from school, all I want is food that’s cool,” chanted Marina, making up the rhyme as she opened the freezer and took out an ice cream bar. She grinned at her brother Archer. Archer rolled his eyes and made up a rhyme of his own. “I think your rhyme is kind of sad–your poetry is really bad.” Marina laughed and went outside to where her mother was working in the garden. “Hello, Mother with a thumb that’s green. You have the best vegetables I’ve seen.” Mom smiled. “Still working on that poem you need for school?” “I’m trying, but all I can think of are silly things,” said Marina. When Dad arrived home, Marina greeted him with another one of her rhymes. “Dad, your work day is finally done. Now it’s time to have some fun!” “Oh, Marina, I think your poems are getting worse,” said Archer. “How about this? Mom, that chicken pasta looks so yummy. I want to put it in my tummy!” Dad laughed and joined in. “My family’s always such a delight. It’s a joy to be with them each night.” As he sat down at the table, he said, “Actually, I know of a very special poem. It’s mentioned in the Bible–in Ephesians 2:10.” “That was our verse at church last week!” exclaimed Marina. “It says, ‘For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.’ But that doesn’t rhyme like a poem, and it doesn’t say anything about a poem.” “The word handiwork comes from the Greek word poiema–that’s the word we get our English word poem from,” Dad explained. “So to say we are God’s handiwork is like saying we are His poem.” “I like that,” said Marina with a grin. Dad smiled. “And just like a poem can bring joy to people through its words, you can bring joy to people through your good works–the good things you do for others that show them the love of Jesus. God created us to do these things and gave us the Holy Spirit to guide us in doing them. We are His poems that tell the story of the great things He has done for us.” Marina’s eyes lit up. “God is our Creator, and He made us for something greater!” – Lyndel F. Walker How About You?Do you have a favorite poem? If you’re a Christian, remember that you are God’s poem, created to love Him and bless others. God created you with unique gifts and passions, and He gave you the Holy Spirit to help you do the good things He calls you to do. When you love and help other people, you’re pointing them toward your Author–Jesus Christ. Today’s Key Verse:For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (NIV) (Ephesians 2:10) Today’s Key Thought:Christians are God’s poems

A Special Poem 6435ef2b-05f7-4a50-b6b7-ed9df2a7b9b2Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Little by Little (2024) Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 308: Little by Little (2024)96d7bcb8-95c3-441c-a6aa-881c92bdb2daSun, 03 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Same-Sex Attraction (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through the Catechism’s discussion of same-sex attraction. He highlights that all of the Church’s teachings on sexuality stem from her embrace of God’s intended and revealed purpose for sex. Fr. Mike stresses that this understanding of sexuality is core to our understanding of ourselves and the world in which we live. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2357-2363. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike guides us through the Catechism’s discussion of same-sex attraction. He highlights that all of the Church’s teachings on sexuality stem from her embrace of God’s intended and revealed purpose for sex. Fr. Mike stresses that this understanding of sexuality is core to our understanding of ourselves and the world in which we live. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2357-2363. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 308: Same-Sex Attraction (2024)92ee190e-fb53-4926-96dc-643d4d13c249Sun, 03 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Same-Sex Attraction (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through the Catechism’s discussion of same-sex attraction. He highlights that all of the Church’s teachings on sexuality stem from her embrace of God’s intended and revealed purpose for sex. Fr. Mike stresses that this understanding of sexuality is core to our understanding of ourselves and the world in which we live. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2357-2363. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike guides us through the Catechism’s discussion of same-sex attraction. He highlights that all of the Church’s teachings on sexuality stem from her embrace of God’s intended and revealed purpose for sex. Fr. Mike stresses that this understanding of sexuality is core to our understanding of ourselves and the world in which we live. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2357-2363. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 308: Same-Sex Attraction (2024)2da7c8d3-dc8b-4577-9e0c-78ff9fc87f32Sun, 03 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Little by Little (2024) Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 308: Little by Little (2024)fabfb143-a8ea-4737-869d-dc6b4b4124e9Sun, 03 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Little by Little (2024) Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 308: Little by Little (2024)308f1762-d9b7-45b0-bcd7-86277ca8d9e9Sun, 03 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Little by Little (2024) Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 308: Little by Little (2024)5cafafbd-5d8d-4946-8fae-48c545751c09Sun, 03 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReady for Church"Let's get ready for church," said Dad. "We don't want to be late.""Dad says that every week," Amos told his sister, Maggie. "We should get ready early some Sunday, just to see if it's really Dad talking or if it's a recording that plays every week." Dad grinned and nodded.When they arrived at church, no other cars were there. "That's odd," said Mom. "I wonder what--" She stopped and pulled out her phone. "Oh no!" she exclaimed. "We're an hour early! Last spring we moved the clocks ahead an hour, and last night we were supposed to set them back again." They could hardly believe that no one had remembered to change the clocks around the house."While we wait, let's get ready for church," suggested Dad.Maggie giggled. "It must be a recording after all, Amos. We woke up, ate breakfast, cleaned up, got dressed, and even came to church a whole hour early--but the recording is still going off!"Dad laughed with the rest of the family. "We prepared our bodies," he said, "but it would be good to prepare our hearts for worship too, and today we have time.""We can't feed our hearts breakfast," said Amos."Sure we can. We can feed on God's Word for a few minutes." Dad opened his Bible and read a short passage aloud."Okay, but we can't wash our hearts, can we?" asked Maggie when Dad finished reading."Sure we can," said Dad. "We can search our hearts and confess sins to Jesus, and He'll cleanse us.""We can't dress our hearts though," said Amos."Sure we can!" Maggie echoed Dad's words before he could say them. Then she looked at her parents. "But how?" "How about by praising God?" suggested Mom. "Singing praises to Him can help set our mood for worship. What should we sing?" Amos suggested a praise song, and Maggie wanted an old hymn she liked, so the family sang them both."Maybe we should do this every Sunday and really get ready for church," Maggie said as other cars began to arrive."Is that my recording I hear?" asked Dad. They all left the car smiling. – Nance E. Keyes

"Let's get ready for church," said Dad. "We don't want to be late.""Dad says that every week," Amos told his sister, Maggie. "We should get ready early some Sunday, just to see if it's really Dad talking or if it's a recording that plays every week." Dad grinned and nodded.When they arrived at church, no other cars were there. "That's odd," said Mom. "I wonder what--" She stopped and pulled out her phone. "Oh no!" she exclaimed. "We're an hour early! Last spring we moved the clocks ahead an hour, and last night we were supposed to set them back again." They could hardly believe that no one had remembered to change the clocks around the house."While we wait, let's get ready for church," suggested Dad.Maggie giggled. "It must be a recording after all, Amos. We woke up, ate breakfast, cleaned up, got dressed, and even came to church a whole hour early--but the recording is still going off!"Dad laughed with the rest of the family. "We prepared our bodies," he said, "but it would be good to prepare our hearts for worship too, and today we have time.""We can't feed our hearts breakfast," said Amos."Sure we can. We can feed on God's Word for a few minutes." Dad opened his Bible and read a short passage aloud."Okay, but we can't wash our hearts, can we?" asked Maggie when Dad finished reading."Sure we can," said Dad. "We can search our hearts and confess sins to Jesus, and He'll cleanse us.""We can't dress our hearts though," said Amos."Sure we can!" Maggie echoed Dad's words before he could say them. Then she looked at her parents. "But how?" "How about by praising God?" suggested Mom. "Singing praises to Him can help set our mood for worship. What should we sing?" Amos suggested a praise song, and Maggie wanted an old hymn she liked, so the family sang them both."Maybe we should do this every Sunday and really get ready for church," Maggie said as other cars began to arrive."Is that my recording I hear?" asked Dad. They all left the car smiling. – Nance E. Keyes

Ready for Churcha690db86-30c1-4b12-a7c2-b60c10376b5eSun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Ready for Church Bible Reading: Psalm 57:7-11 “Let’s get ready for church,” said Dad. “We don’t want to be late.” “Dad says that every week,” Amos told his sister, Maggie. “We should get ready early some Sunday, just to see if it’s really Dad talking or if it’s a recording that plays every week.” Dad grinned and nodded. When they arrived at church, no other cars were there. “That’s odd,” said Mom. “I wonder what–” She stopped and pulled out her phone. “Oh no!” she exclaimed. “We’re an hour early! Last spring we moved the clocks ahead an hour, and last night we were supposed to set them back again.” They could hardly believe that no one had remembered to change the clocks around the house. “While we wait, let’s get ready for church,” suggested Dad. Maggie giggled. “It must be a recording after all, Amos. We woke up, ate breakfast, cleaned up, got dressed, and even came to church a whole hour early–but the recording is still going off!” Dad laughed with the rest of the family. “We prepared our bodies,” he said, “but it would be good to prepare our hearts for worship too, and today we have time.” “We can’t feed our hearts breakfast,” said Amos. “Sure we can. We can feed on God’s Word for a few minutes.” Dad opened his Bible and read a short passage aloud. “Okay, but we can’t wash our hearts, can we?” asked Maggie when Dad finished reading. “Sure we can,” said Dad. “We can search our hearts and confess sins to Jesus, and He’ll cleanse us.” “We can’t dress our hearts though,” said Amos. “Sure we can!” Maggie echoed Dad’s words before he could say them. Then she looked at her parents. “But how?” “How about by praising God?” suggested Mom. “Singing praises to Him can help set our mood for worship. What should we sing?” Amos suggested a praise song, and Maggie wanted an old hymn she liked, so the family sang them both. “Maybe we should do this every Sunday and really get ready for church,” Maggie said as other cars began to arrive. “Is that my recording I hear?” asked Dad. They all left the car smiling. – Nance E. Keyes How About You?Do you prepare your heart as well as your body for worship? It’s good to be clean and look nice, but it’s also important to make sure your heart is ready to worship God and learn from His Word. Next time you get ready for a church service, pray that God would soften your heart and open your eyes and ears to the things He has for you. Today’s Key Verse:Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart. (NKJV) (Psalm 10:17) Today’s Key Thought:Prepare your heart for worship

Bible Reading: Psalm 57:7-11 “Let’s get ready for church,” said Dad. “We don’t want to be late.” “Dad says that every week,” Amos told his sister, Maggie. “We should get ready early some Sunday, just to see if it’s really Dad talking or if it’s a recording that plays every week.” Dad grinned and nodded. When they arrived at church, no other cars were there. “That’s odd,” said Mom. “I wonder what–” She stopped and pulled out her phone. “Oh no!” she exclaimed. “We’re an hour early! Last spring we moved the clocks ahead an hour, and last night we were supposed to set them back again.” They could hardly believe that no one had remembered to change the clocks around the house. “While we wait, let’s get ready for church,” suggested Dad. Maggie giggled. “It must be a recording after all, Amos. We woke up, ate breakfast, cleaned up, got dressed, and even came to church a whole hour early–but the recording is still going off!” Dad laughed with the rest of the family. “We prepared our bodies,” he said, “but it would be good to prepare our hearts for worship too, and today we have time.” “We can’t feed our hearts breakfast,” said Amos. “Sure we can. We can feed on God’s Word for a few minutes.” Dad opened his Bible and read a short passage aloud. “Okay, but we can’t wash our hearts, can we?” asked Maggie when Dad finished reading. “Sure we can,” said Dad. “We can search our hearts and confess sins to Jesus, and He’ll cleanse us.” “We can’t dress our hearts though,” said Amos. “Sure we can!” Maggie echoed Dad’s words before he could say them. Then she looked at her parents. “But how?” “How about by praising God?” suggested Mom. “Singing praises to Him can help set our mood for worship. What should we sing?” Amos suggested a praise song, and Maggie wanted an old hymn she liked, so the family sang them both. “Maybe we should do this every Sunday and really get ready for church,” Maggie said as other cars began to arrive. “Is that my recording I hear?” asked Dad. They all left the car smiling. – Nance E. Keyes How About You?Do you prepare your heart as well as your body for worship? It’s good to be clean and look nice, but it’s also important to make sure your heart is ready to worship God and learn from His Word. Next time you get ready for a church service, pray that God would soften your heart and open your eyes and ears to the things He has for you. Today’s Key Verse:Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart. (NKJV) (Psalm 10:17) Today’s Key Thought:Prepare your heart for worship

Ready for Church aa72c64f-fbd4-4000-af87-bd5d0a06f8dfSun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/03/24 Made for Worship: Kingdom Priests Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Worship is not about what we get, but about what we can give. When it comes to Mass, we often complain that we "don't get anything out of it". Is that what Mass is about? Is that what love is about? Or is love (and worship) about what we can give? Mass Readings from November 3, 2024: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34

Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Worship is not about what we get, but about what we can give. When it comes to Mass, we often complain that we "don't get anything out of it". Is that what Mass is about? Is that what love is about? Or is love (and worship) about what we can give? Mass Readings from November 3, 2024: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34

full11/03/24 Made for Worship: Kingdom Priestsc5effd5b-9ee3-4535-b288-b8bc5e541d97Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/03/24 Made for Worship: Kingdom Priests Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Worship is not about what we get, but about what we can give. When it comes to Mass, we often complain that we "don't get anything out of it". Is that what Mass is about? Is that what love is about? Or is love (and worship) about what we can give? Mass Readings from November 3, 2024: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34

Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Worship is not about what we get, but about what we can give. When it comes to Mass, we often complain that we "don't get anything out of it". Is that what Mass is about? Is that what love is about? Or is love (and worship) about what we can give? Mass Readings from November 3, 2024: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34

full11/03/24 Made for Worship: Kingdom Priests2f8b5cf2-0624-4fde-9f1c-22d5c4fefdb0Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Courage in Battle (2024) Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 307: Courage in Battle (2024)d2e4a475-0727-4472-8cf1-193960ab2c06Sat, 02 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Offenses Against Chastity (2024) What is God&#39;s intended purpose for our sexuality? We confront several significant transgressions that hinder this design. These offenses include lust, the consumption of pornography, and engagement in prostitution. Fr. Mike offers us a poignant reminder that despite these sins, our intrinsic human dignity remains unblemished and worthy of reverence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2351-2356. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What is God&#39;s intended purpose for our sexuality? We confront several significant transgressions that hinder this design. These offenses include lust, the consumption of pornography, and engagement in prostitution. Fr. Mike offers us a poignant reminder that despite these sins, our intrinsic human dignity remains unblemished and worthy of reverence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2351-2356. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 307: Offenses Against Chastity (2024)4407e406-9350-47d0-8c1f-1c2550772d80Sat, 02 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Offenses Against Chastity (2024) What is God&#39;s intended purpose for our sexuality? We confront several significant transgressions that hinder this design. These offenses include lust, the consumption of pornography, and engagement in prostitution. Fr. Mike offers us a poignant reminder that despite these sins, our intrinsic human dignity remains unblemished and worthy of reverence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2351-2356. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What is God&#39;s intended purpose for our sexuality? We confront several significant transgressions that hinder this design. These offenses include lust, the consumption of pornography, and engagement in prostitution. Fr. Mike offers us a poignant reminder that despite these sins, our intrinsic human dignity remains unblemished and worthy of reverence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2351-2356. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 307: Offenses Against Chastity (2024)6ae1ba57-3a0d-4ef0-97a0-ce344dac5259Sat, 02 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Courage in Battle (2024) Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 307: Courage in Battle (2024)63ac042f-93df-477e-b8c8-ade8e48c79f2Sat, 02 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Courage in Battle (2024) Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 307: Courage in Battle (2024)e2bf4a4e-e295-47d5-805f-eba9457b3092Sat, 02 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Courage in Battle (2024) Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 307: Courage in Battle (2024)9ce8a49c-36a7-4e74-8ba1-3b2ab9153d3eSat, 02 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Home in Heaven"Do you really believe what your Sunday school teacher said?" asked Oscar. He was spending the weekend with his friend Michael while his parents were out of town. "Your teacher said some people won't go to heaven. If that's true, who gets to go? Do you? Do I?""Like Mr. George said, only people who trust Jesus as their Savior will go to heaven," Michael replied."Well, I don't get it," said Oscar. "Can we ask your dad?" Michael nodded, and the boys went to the living room where Michael's father was reading. Oscar cleared his throat. "Hey, Mr. Woods, everybody will go to heaven, right?" Mr. Woods shook his head. "Not everybody." He looked at Oscar and rubbed his chin. "Oscar, when you go home after school each day, do you ever ask yourself, 'Will Mom let me stay for dinner?' Or, 'Will my parents give me a bed to sleep in tonight?' Or maybe, 'What will I do if Mom and Dad don't let me in the house today?' Do questions like that ever come to your mind?"Oscar laughed at such a ridiculous idea. "Of course not! I'm their kid, so it's my home." "Well, it's the same way with God's family," said Mr. Woods. "When you trust Jesus as your Savior, you become a child of God--part of His family--and your home is in heaven with Him. If you haven't trusted in Jesus, you're not part of God's family, and heaven isn't your home." Michael turned to his friend and asked, "Are you part of God's family, Oscar?" Slowly, Oscar shook his head. "You can be," Mr. Woods told him. "You were physically born into your parents' family, so you're their son. To be part of God's family, you need to be born again--not physically, but spiritually.""How do I do that?" asked Oscar. "That's the best part--God has already done all the work for us! Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again so that we could have eternal life with Him. When we trust that His work is enough to make us part of God's family, we have a home with Him forever." Mr. Woods picked up his Bible. "Come sit and let me explain, okay?"Oscar nodded. "Okay," he said and took a seat. – Nani T. Bell

"Do you really believe what your Sunday school teacher said?" asked Oscar. He was spending the weekend with his friend Michael while his parents were out of town. "Your teacher said some people won't go to heaven. If that's true, who gets to go? Do you? Do I?""Like Mr. George said, only people who trust Jesus as their Savior will go to heaven," Michael replied."Well, I don't get it," said Oscar. "Can we ask your dad?" Michael nodded, and the boys went to the living room where Michael's father was reading. Oscar cleared his throat. "Hey, Mr. Woods, everybody will go to heaven, right?" Mr. Woods shook his head. "Not everybody." He looked at Oscar and rubbed his chin. "Oscar, when you go home after school each day, do you ever ask yourself, 'Will Mom let me stay for dinner?' Or, 'Will my parents give me a bed to sleep in tonight?' Or maybe, 'What will I do if Mom and Dad don't let me in the house today?' Do questions like that ever come to your mind?"Oscar laughed at such a ridiculous idea. "Of course not! I'm their kid, so it's my home." "Well, it's the same way with God's family," said Mr. Woods. "When you trust Jesus as your Savior, you become a child of God--part of His family--and your home is in heaven with Him. If you haven't trusted in Jesus, you're not part of God's family, and heaven isn't your home." Michael turned to his friend and asked, "Are you part of God's family, Oscar?" Slowly, Oscar shook his head. "You can be," Mr. Woods told him. "You were physically born into your parents' family, so you're their son. To be part of God's family, you need to be born again--not physically, but spiritually.""How do I do that?" asked Oscar. "That's the best part--God has already done all the work for us! Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again so that we could have eternal life with Him. When we trust that His work is enough to make us part of God's family, we have a home with Him forever." Mr. Woods picked up his Bible. "Come sit and let me explain, okay?"Oscar nodded. "Okay," he said and took a seat. – Nani T. Bell

A Home in Heavenea4defed-2fd2-42f1-aefc-1f091adca4faSat, 02 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Home in Heaven Bible Reading: John 3:3; 14:1-6; 1 Peter 1:3-5 “Do you really believe what your Sunday school teacher said?” asked Oscar. He was spending the weekend with his friend Michael while his parents were out of town. “Your teacher said some people won’t go to heaven. If that’s true, who gets to go? Do you? Do I?” “Like Mr. George said, only people who trust Jesus as their Savior will go to heaven,” Michael replied. “Well, I don’t get it,” said Oscar. “Can we ask your dad?” Michael nodded, and the boys went to the living room where Michael’s father was reading. Oscar cleared his throat. “Hey, Mr. Woods, everybody will go to heaven, right?” Mr. Woods shook his head. “Not everybody.” He looked at Oscar and rubbed his chin. “Oscar, when you go home after school each day, do you ever ask yourself, ‘Will Mom let me stay for dinner?’ Or, ‘Will my parents give me a bed to sleep in tonight?’ Or maybe, ‘What will I do if Mom and Dad don’t let me in the house today?’ Do questions like that ever come to your mind?” Oscar laughed at such a ridiculous idea. “Of course not! I’m their kid, so it’s my home.” “Well, it’s the same way with God’s family,” said Mr. Woods. “When you trust Jesus as your Savior, you become a child of God–part of His family–and your home is in heaven with Him. If you haven’t trusted in Jesus, you’re not part of God’s family, and heaven isn’t your home.” Michael turned to his friend and asked, “Are you part of God’s family, Oscar?” Slowly, Oscar shook his head. “You can be,” Mr. Woods told him. “You were physically born into your parents’ family, so you’re their son. To be part of God’s family, you need to be born again–not physically, but spiritually.” “How do I do that?” asked Oscar. “That’s the best part–God has already done all the work for us! Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again so that we could have eternal life with Him. When we trust that His work is enough to make us part of God’s family, we have a home with Him forever.” Mr. Woods picked up his Bible. “Come sit and let me explain, okay?” Oscar nodded. “Okay,” he said and took a seat. – Nani T. Bell How About You?Is your home in heaven with Jesus? The Bible says that everyone who trusts Jesus as their Savior is born into God’s family, and their home is with Him. The only way to have eternal life is through Jesus. Trust in Him today, and you will have a home with Him in heaven forever. Is your home in heaven with Jesus? The Bible says that everyone who trusts Jesus as their Savior is born into God’s family, and their home is with Him. The only way to have eternal life is through Jesus. Trust in Him today, and you will have a home with Him in heaven forever. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. (NLT) (Philippians 3:20) Today’s Key Thought:Heaven is home for Christians

Bible Reading: John 3:3; 14:1-6; 1 Peter 1:3-5 “Do you really believe what your Sunday school teacher said?” asked Oscar. He was spending the weekend with his friend Michael while his parents were out of town. “Your teacher said some people won’t go to heaven. If that’s true, who gets to go? Do you? Do I?” “Like Mr. George said, only people who trust Jesus as their Savior will go to heaven,” Michael replied. “Well, I don’t get it,” said Oscar. “Can we ask your dad?” Michael nodded, and the boys went to the living room where Michael’s father was reading. Oscar cleared his throat. “Hey, Mr. Woods, everybody will go to heaven, right?” Mr. Woods shook his head. “Not everybody.” He looked at Oscar and rubbed his chin. “Oscar, when you go home after school each day, do you ever ask yourself, ‘Will Mom let me stay for dinner?’ Or, ‘Will my parents give me a bed to sleep in tonight?’ Or maybe, ‘What will I do if Mom and Dad don’t let me in the house today?’ Do questions like that ever come to your mind?” Oscar laughed at such a ridiculous idea. “Of course not! I’m their kid, so it’s my home.” “Well, it’s the same way with God’s family,” said Mr. Woods. “When you trust Jesus as your Savior, you become a child of God–part of His family–and your home is in heaven with Him. If you haven’t trusted in Jesus, you’re not part of God’s family, and heaven isn’t your home.” Michael turned to his friend and asked, “Are you part of God’s family, Oscar?” Slowly, Oscar shook his head. “You can be,” Mr. Woods told him. “You were physically born into your parents’ family, so you’re their son. To be part of God’s family, you need to be born again–not physically, but spiritually.” “How do I do that?” asked Oscar. “That’s the best part–God has already done all the work for us! Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again so that we could have eternal life with Him. When we trust that His work is enough to make us part of God’s family, we have a home with Him forever.” Mr. Woods picked up his Bible. “Come sit and let me explain, okay?” Oscar nodded. “Okay,” he said and took a seat. – Nani T. Bell How About You?Is your home in heaven with Jesus? The Bible says that everyone who trusts Jesus as their Savior is born into God’s family, and their home is with Him. The only way to have eternal life is through Jesus. Trust in Him today, and you will have a home with Him in heaven forever. Is your home in heaven with Jesus? The Bible says that everyone who trusts Jesus as their Savior is born into God’s family, and their home is with Him. The only way to have eternal life is through Jesus. Trust in Him today, and you will have a home with Him in heaven forever. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. (NLT) (Philippians 3:20) Today’s Key Thought:Heaven is home for Christians

A Home in Heaven f051493e-ec6a-4948-9639-4becbb128aa5Sat, 02 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRelationship Anxiety | Girls Gone Biblehiiiii GGB:) this week we explore how Jesus meets us in our struggles with anxiety, OCD, and overthinking in relationships. Whether you’re battling anxious thoughts or wrestling with overthinking, Jesus always offers comfort, healing, and peace. episode starts around 8 minutes. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/ WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hiiiii GGB:) this week we explore how Jesus meets us in our struggles with anxiety, OCD, and overthinking in relationships. Whether you’re battling anxious thoughts or wrestling with overthinking, Jesus always offers comfort, healing, and peace. episode starts around 8 minutes. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/ WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullRelationship Anxiety | Girls Gone Bible422343ff-f818-4c8d-909e-d7068827b758Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +00004762https://216.73.216.191/allTagsi really want freedom from anxiety Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost felt prompted by the Lord to just sit and have real, vulnerable conversation together. We talk about what it looks like to deal with anxiety as a Christian in today's generation. If you or someone you know has dealt or struggled with anxiety, just know there is freedom to be had. When we walk with Jesus and open our hearts to Him, there's so much freedom in that and you hold authority with God. "Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." Phillipians 4:6-7 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost felt prompted by the Lord to just sit and have real, vulnerable conversation together. We talk about what it looks like to deal with anxiety as a Christian in today's generation. If you or someone you know has dealt or struggled with anxiety, just know there is freedom to be had. When we walk with Jesus and open our hearts to Him, there's so much freedom in that and you hold authority with God. "Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." Phillipians 4:6-7 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulli really want freedom from anxiety 451e7b6d-eb84-4730-bcd8-1253157150dfFri, 01 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +00002672https://216.73.216.191/allTagsi really want freedom from anxietyHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost felt prompted by the Lord to just sit and have real, vulnerable conversation together. We talk about what it looks like to deal with anxiety as a Christian in today's generation. If you or someone you know has dealt or struggled with anxiety, just know there is freedom to be had. When we walk with Jesus and open our hearts to Him, there's so much freedom in that and you hold authority with God. "Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." Phillipians 4:6-7 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost felt prompted by the Lord to just sit and have real, vulnerable conversation together. We talk about what it looks like to deal with anxiety as a Christian in today's generation. If you or someone you know has dealt or struggled with anxiety, just know there is freedom to be had. When we walk with Jesus and open our hearts to Him, there's so much freedom in that and you hold authority with God. "Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." Phillipians 4:6-7 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulli really want freedom from anxiety6db87867-e341-4095-b989-7a281656a135Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 185- The One Thing You Should Never Do Before Bed: Dr Cheri MahIn this episode, Dr. Cheri Mah, a renowned sleep physician and performance expert, delves into practical strategies for enhancing sleep quality. She addresses common habits From how you can use sound to help you fall asleep, the ideal room temperature and the potential downsides of evening showers. She even shares snack ideas that won’t disrupt your sleep but will curb late-night hunger. this conversation is packed with practical advice that will leave you feeling refreshed and recovered. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//wyJJsGgW9Nb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//aiEWOb3v9Nb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Cheri Mah: https://www.drcherimah.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Cheri Mah, a renowned sleep physician and performance expert, delves into practical strategies for enhancing sleep quality. She addresses common habits From how you can use sound to help you fall asleep, the ideal room temperature and the potential downsides of evening showers. She even shares snack ideas that won’t disrupt your sleep but will curb late-night hunger. this conversation is packed with practical advice that will leave you feeling refreshed and recovered. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//wyJJsGgW9Nb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//aiEWOb3v9Nb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Cheri Mah: https://www.drcherimah.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 185- The One Thing You Should Never Do Before Bed: Dr Cheri Mah3f98f93d-c32f-4b00-b0c8-7ef18d7ace85Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000450https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2024) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2024)e55287a4-0979-471c-83a0-09188e2bca33Fri, 01 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Gift of Self (2024) What are the different types of chastity? We learn chastity is &quot;a school of the gift of the person.&quot; Mastering ourselves enables us to gift ourselves to another. Fr. Mike explains that chastity bears fruit in the form of true friendship. He explains that God calls everyone to this virtue, no matter his vocation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2346-2350. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What are the different types of chastity? We learn chastity is &quot;a school of the gift of the person.&quot; Mastering ourselves enables us to gift ourselves to another. Fr. Mike explains that chastity bears fruit in the form of true friendship. He explains that God calls everyone to this virtue, no matter his vocation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2346-2350. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 306: Gift of Self (2024)600a8f10-b020-4581-a1e9-1bb232b1b90cFri, 01 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Gift of Self (2024) What are the different types of chastity? We learn chastity is &quot;a school of the gift of the person.&quot; Mastering ourselves enables us to gift ourselves to another. Fr. Mike explains that chastity bears fruit in the form of true friendship. He explains that God calls everyone to this virtue, no matter his vocation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2346-2350. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What are the different types of chastity? We learn chastity is &quot;a school of the gift of the person.&quot; Mastering ourselves enables us to gift ourselves to another. Fr. Mike explains that chastity bears fruit in the form of true friendship. He explains that God calls everyone to this virtue, no matter his vocation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2346-2350. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 306: Gift of Self (2024)fcf3b9fd-ab45-4576-b82d-13a10911b4f1Fri, 01 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2024) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2024)701dbf64-2cb0-40ae-930b-08adb1265faeFri, 01 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2024) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2024)26e8af4c-4e14-4cf7-a7f5-4ec4d41339b9Fri, 01 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2024) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2024)b84d1780-7fec-4490-b473-f9e98037e5ecFri, 01 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGive Thanks for Stars"Our room is going to look so cool!" Ivy said as she set her brush down and took a seat on the floor. She and her twin sister, Elinor, had just finished painting their room completely black. After it dried, they were going to put star-shaped glow-in-the-dark stickers all over the walls. "It's going to be like sleeping outside!" Elinor said. "Okay, now we need to decide how we're going to put the stickers up," said Ivy. "Do we want to do some sort of pattern or just put them up randomly?" Just then Mom walked in. "The walls look good, girls." She turned on the overhead light. "I'm glad you're going to add the stickers though, otherwise it would be pretty dark in here." "Thanks, Mom," said Elinor. "That light helps--it's only three in the afternoon and it's already getting hard to see in here!" "Yeah," said Ivy. "Can you imagine what it would be like if God had made the sky completely black, without any stars or light?" "That would be pretty dark," replied Elinor. "Do you remember when we first moved here and we'd try to find the bathroom in the middle of the night with no lights on?" "I do," said Mom. "You girls got so many bruises from running into things that we finally had to get a night light.""Yes, and we were sure thankful for it!" Elinor picked up a star sticker from the floor. "I'm thankful God gives us night lights outside too. The stars and moon are beautiful to look at." "And bright," added Ivy. "When the sky is clear and the moon is full, we don't even need the house light on to play basketball." Mom nodded. "Sometimes we take for granted all that God has created and provided for us. It's important to remember to pause and thank Him for everything. I'm thankful that Jesus is the light of my life and that He loves me enough to die for my sins."Ivy sat up. "Elinor, that gives me an idea for how we should arrange the stickers! Let's scatter them around, but in the center of one of the walls, we form the words 'Give Thanks.'" "Let's do it!" said Elinor. "That will be a good reminder to thank God for everything He's done for us." – Melissa Yeagle

"Our room is going to look so cool!" Ivy said as she set her brush down and took a seat on the floor. She and her twin sister, Elinor, had just finished painting their room completely black. After it dried, they were going to put star-shaped glow-in-the-dark stickers all over the walls. "It's going to be like sleeping outside!" Elinor said. "Okay, now we need to decide how we're going to put the stickers up," said Ivy. "Do we want to do some sort of pattern or just put them up randomly?" Just then Mom walked in. "The walls look good, girls." She turned on the overhead light. "I'm glad you're going to add the stickers though, otherwise it would be pretty dark in here." "Thanks, Mom," said Elinor. "That light helps--it's only three in the afternoon and it's already getting hard to see in here!" "Yeah," said Ivy. "Can you imagine what it would be like if God had made the sky completely black, without any stars or light?" "That would be pretty dark," replied Elinor. "Do you remember when we first moved here and we'd try to find the bathroom in the middle of the night with no lights on?" "I do," said Mom. "You girls got so many bruises from running into things that we finally had to get a night light.""Yes, and we were sure thankful for it!" Elinor picked up a star sticker from the floor. "I'm thankful God gives us night lights outside too. The stars and moon are beautiful to look at." "And bright," added Ivy. "When the sky is clear and the moon is full, we don't even need the house light on to play basketball." Mom nodded. "Sometimes we take for granted all that God has created and provided for us. It's important to remember to pause and thank Him for everything. I'm thankful that Jesus is the light of my life and that He loves me enough to die for my sins."Ivy sat up. "Elinor, that gives me an idea for how we should arrange the stickers! Let's scatter them around, but in the center of one of the walls, we form the words 'Give Thanks.'" "Let's do it!" said Elinor. "That will be a good reminder to thank God for everything He's done for us." – Melissa Yeagle

Give Thanks for Stars5e388344-8944-4313-9c74-285fb5916cedFri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Give Thanks for Stars Bible Reading: Psalm 136:1-9 “Our room is going to look so cool!” Ivy said as she set her brush down and took a seat on the floor. She and her twin sister, Elinor, had just finished painting their room completely black. After it dried, they were going to put star-shaped glow-in-the-dark stickers all over the walls. “It’s going to be like sleeping outside!” Elinor said. “Okay, now we need to decide how we’re going to put the stickers up,” said Ivy. “Do we want to do some sort of pattern or just put them up randomly?” Just then Mom walked in. “The walls look good, girls.” She turned on the overhead light. “I’m glad you’re going to add the stickers though, otherwise it would be pretty dark in here.” “Thanks, Mom,” said Elinor. “That light helps–it’s only three in the afternoon and it’s already getting hard to see in here!” “Yeah,” said Ivy. “Can you imagine what it would be like if God had made the sky completely black, without any stars or light?” “That would be pretty dark,” replied Elinor. “Do you remember when we first moved here and we’d try to find the bathroom in the middle of the night with no lights on?” “I do,” said Mom. “You girls got so many bruises from running into things that we finally had to get a night light.” “Yes, and we were sure thankful for it!” Elinor picked up a star sticker from the floor. “I’m thankful God gives us night lights outside too. The stars and moon are beautiful to look at.” “And bright,” added Ivy. “When the sky is clear and the moon is full, we don’t even need the house light on to play basketball.” Mom nodded. “Sometimes we take for granted all that God has created and provided for us. It’s important to remember to pause and thank Him for everything. I’m thankful that Jesus is the light of my life and that He loves me enough to die for my sins.” Ivy sat up. “Elinor, that gives me an idea for how we should arrange the stickers! Let’s scatter them around, but in the center of one of the walls, we form the words ‘Give Thanks.'” “Let’s do it!” said Elinor. “That will be a good reminder to thank God for everything He’s done for us.” – Melissa Yeagle How About You?Do you remember to thank God for everything He’s given you? He created this beautiful world for us to enjoy and provides for our needs each day. He gave us His own Son, Jesus, who died and rose again to save us from sin so we could live with Him forever. What are some things you’re thankful for today? Take a few moments to pray and give thanks to God for the wonderful things He’s given you. Today’s Key Verse:Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. (NKJV) (Psalm 136:1) Today’s Key Thought:Give thanks to God

Bible Reading: Psalm 136:1-9 “Our room is going to look so cool!” Ivy said as she set her brush down and took a seat on the floor. She and her twin sister, Elinor, had just finished painting their room completely black. After it dried, they were going to put star-shaped glow-in-the-dark stickers all over the walls. “It’s going to be like sleeping outside!” Elinor said. “Okay, now we need to decide how we’re going to put the stickers up,” said Ivy. “Do we want to do some sort of pattern or just put them up randomly?” Just then Mom walked in. “The walls look good, girls.” She turned on the overhead light. “I’m glad you’re going to add the stickers though, otherwise it would be pretty dark in here.” “Thanks, Mom,” said Elinor. “That light helps–it’s only three in the afternoon and it’s already getting hard to see in here!” “Yeah,” said Ivy. “Can you imagine what it would be like if God had made the sky completely black, without any stars or light?” “That would be pretty dark,” replied Elinor. “Do you remember when we first moved here and we’d try to find the bathroom in the middle of the night with no lights on?” “I do,” said Mom. “You girls got so many bruises from running into things that we finally had to get a night light.” “Yes, and we were sure thankful for it!” Elinor picked up a star sticker from the floor. “I’m thankful God gives us night lights outside too. The stars and moon are beautiful to look at.” “And bright,” added Ivy. “When the sky is clear and the moon is full, we don’t even need the house light on to play basketball.” Mom nodded. “Sometimes we take for granted all that God has created and provided for us. It’s important to remember to pause and thank Him for everything. I’m thankful that Jesus is the light of my life and that He loves me enough to die for my sins.” Ivy sat up. “Elinor, that gives me an idea for how we should arrange the stickers! Let’s scatter them around, but in the center of one of the walls, we form the words ‘Give Thanks.'” “Let’s do it!” said Elinor. “That will be a good reminder to thank God for everything He’s done for us.” – Melissa Yeagle How About You?Do you remember to thank God for everything He’s given you? He created this beautiful world for us to enjoy and provides for our needs each day. He gave us His own Son, Jesus, who died and rose again to save us from sin so we could live with Him forever. What are some things you’re thankful for today? Take a few moments to pray and give thanks to God for the wonderful things He’s given you. Today’s Key Verse:Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. (NKJV) (Psalm 136:1) Today’s Key Thought:Give thanks to God

Give Thanks for Stars 1233ee9d-83dc-4102-b38d-cb3716391a7eFri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFather Martins Has A Big UpdateFather Martins shares some exciting news.

Father Martins shares some exciting news.

fullFather Martins Has A Big Updatea828f5b9-318b-4a3c-88fc-12ea4f113b07Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe #1 Mistake People Make When Discerning Their Vocation Did you know there’s a simple approach to discerning your vocation? Fr. Mike shares the most common mistake he sees people make when determining God&#39;s call. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on one vocation at a time, reminding us that jumping between options can lead to confusion. Instead, Fr. Mike encourages us to simplify the process and let God guide us toward the vocation we’re meant for. When we focus and trust, God’s will becomes clear. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Did you know there’s a simple approach to discerning your vocation? Fr. Mike shares the most common mistake he sees people make when determining God&#39;s call. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on one vocation at a time, reminding us that jumping between options can lead to confusion. Instead, Fr. Mike encourages us to simplify the process and let God guide us toward the vocation we’re meant for. When we focus and trust, God’s will becomes clear. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe #1 Mistake People Make When Discerning Their Vocationbf18798f-6a46-454a-b1e0-4521dcd2cefbThu, 31 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe #1 Mistake People Make When Discerning Their Vocation Did you know there’s a simple approach to discerning your vocation? Fr. Mike shares the most common mistake he sees people make when determining God&#39;s call. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on one vocation at a time, reminding us that jumping between options can lead to confusion. Instead, Fr. Mike encourages us to simplify the process and let God guide us toward the vocation we’re meant for. When we focus and trust, God’s will becomes clear. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Did you know there’s a simple approach to discerning your vocation? Fr. Mike shares the most common mistake he sees people make when determining God&#39;s call. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on one vocation at a time, reminding us that jumping between options can lead to confusion. Instead, Fr. Mike encourages us to simplify the process and let God guide us toward the vocation we’re meant for. When we focus and trust, God’s will becomes clear. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe #1 Mistake People Make When Discerning Their Vocationab1ccd78-a010-48f6-bbbc-539040be12d1Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#891 - 1 Maccabees 4:36-61 – HanukkahThis episode is part 6 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. After their victories, Judas and the army comes to the temple and find it a mess. They clean up and rededicate the temple. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-4-hanukkah/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 6 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. After their victories, Judas and the army comes to the temple and find it a mess. They clean up and rededicate the temple. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-4-hanukkah/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#891 - 1 Maccabees 4:36-61 – Hanukkah2d6e918a-8554-4bf8-90b8-4a85c76353d8Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000633https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Things Women HateMen, what behaviors or actions might be pushing women away? In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt explore four common traits that can hinder your relationships. Whether you're single or married, we discuss why these actions are off-putting both physically and psychologically. Learn how to reorder your life to avoid these pitfalls and cultivate virtue and love. Tune in to discover how to become the man women truly desire. We also answer a listener's question about controlling ourselves when children constantly meltdown and tantrum, even on vacation. If you have a question for us, please send it to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com In the full extended edition of CG+, we discuss two additional traits and how our world often promotes these but they never work out for men. 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 23mins of episode 182 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON Civic Duty with Guest Expert, Dr. Robert George, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 18 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men, what behaviors or actions might be pushing women away? In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt explore four common traits that can hinder your relationships. Whether you're single or married, we discuss why these actions are off-putting both physically and psychologically. Learn how to reorder your life to avoid these pitfalls and cultivate virtue and love. Tune in to discover how to become the man women truly desire. We also answer a listener's question about controlling ourselves when children constantly meltdown and tantrum, even on vacation. If you have a question for us, please send it to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com In the full extended edition of CG+, we discuss two additional traits and how our world often promotes these but they never work out for men. 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 23mins of episode 182 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON Civic Duty with Guest Expert, Dr. Robert George, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 18 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full4 Things Women Hate5b44962a-55bf-4e02-83ab-25dc74e7ee9dThu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +00003649https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEx-Pentagon Official: The U.S Isn't Telling The Truth! Top-Secret UFO Encounters Finally Uncovered! They're Trying To Silence Us!Are we alone in the universe? If we aren't, are we among friends or enemies? A former top U.S. official reveals the classified UFO secrets that the Pentagon has hidden for years  Luis Elizondo is the former head of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) that operated within the Pentagon. He is also the bestselling author of the book, ‘Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs’.  In this conversation, Luis and Steven discuss topics such as, how to spot a UFO, the dangers of getting too close to a UFO, why Luis resigned from the AATIP, and how UFO's have interfered with nuclear weapons.  (00:00) Intro  (01:35) Who Is Luis?  (02:24) Luis's Professional Resume  (04:38) What Pentagon's Project Did You Work On In 2008-2009?  (10:30) Joining AATIP (Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program)  (12:12) AATIP's Mission  (13:46) What's A UAP?  (14:21) Stigma Associated With The Term 'UFO'  (15:45) Luis's Beliefs On UFO/UAP  (20:21) Leaving The Program And The Role At Pentagon  (23:28) Why Don’t They Want The Public To Know?  (29:23) What Type Of Information Do You Have Access To In This Role?  (30:08) The Area 51 Conspiracy Theories  (31:00) Bob Lazar's Claims  (31:45) The Process Of Clearing Highly Classified Information To Share With The Public  (33:42) Evidence On UFO/UAP  (34:09) The 'Gimbal' Incident  (35:24) The Reason Why There's No More Declassified UFO Videos  (36:36) Why US Government Doesn't Tell People About UFO's  (41:52) Have There Ever Been Recovered UFO/UAP Materials?  (42:28) People Going To Jail Or Even Harder Punishment For Speaking Out  (43:40) Who's In Charge Of Preventing Information Leakage?  (43:57) US Killed US Citizens With Drones  (46:09) Danger Of Publishing "Imminent"  (47:51) Do American Presidents Know About UFO/UAP?  (48:17) Which Presidents Were Aware Of UFO/UAP?  (50:53) How Much Does An Average Citizen Know About What's Going On In The Government?  (52:04) What Is The Legacy Program & Why Is It Not Well Funded?  (53:17) How Do People In Pentagon Perceive Aliens?  (01:01:18) UFO's Motives To Visit Earth  (01:03:30) What Is A UAP Encounter?  (01:06:11) UAP Sightings At Nuclear Technology Facilities  (01:06:49) Interference With A Nuclear Facility In Russia  (01:07:33) The Colares Incident  (01:10:27) Should We Be Worried?  (01:12:15) Case Against UFO  (01:15:43) Is Witness Testimony Enough To Prove UFO's Existence? Probability And Statistics  (01:18:11) The 'Tic Tac' Incident  (01:21:44) What's A Day In The Life Of Someone Working For AATIP?  (01:23:30) How Has Luis's Work Changed The Way He Lives?  (01:24:11) How Do You Feel Being Such A Small Part Of The Vast Universe?  (01:26:56) What Do Luis's Kids Think Of His Work And UFO?  (01:28:27) Are We Alone In The Universe?  (01:28:58) Why Is The Book Called 'Imminent'?  (01:29:45) Last Guest's Question: What Is Something You Were Once Deeply Afraid Of That You're No Longer Afraid Of?  Follow Luis:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/u43uFQui1Mb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/hzR3O0Di1Mb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/eGOTgVFi1Mb  You can purchase Luis’ book, ‘Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/0S70YoQi1Mb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we alone in the universe? If we aren't, are we among friends or enemies? A former top U.S. official reveals the classified UFO secrets that the Pentagon has hidden for years  Luis Elizondo is the former head of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) that operated within the Pentagon. He is also the bestselling author of the book, ‘Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs’.  In this conversation, Luis and Steven discuss topics such as, how to spot a UFO, the dangers of getting too close to a UFO, why Luis resigned from the AATIP, and how UFO's have interfered with nuclear weapons.  (00:00) Intro  (01:35) Who Is Luis?  (02:24) Luis's Professional Resume  (04:38) What Pentagon's Project Did You Work On In 2008-2009?  (10:30) Joining AATIP (Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program)  (12:12) AATIP's Mission  (13:46) What's A UAP?  (14:21) Stigma Associated With The Term 'UFO'  (15:45) Luis's Beliefs On UFO/UAP  (20:21) Leaving The Program And The Role At Pentagon  (23:28) Why Don’t They Want The Public To Know?  (29:23) What Type Of Information Do You Have Access To In This Role?  (30:08) The Area 51 Conspiracy Theories  (31:00) Bob Lazar's Claims  (31:45) The Process Of Clearing Highly Classified Information To Share With The Public  (33:42) Evidence On UFO/UAP  (34:09) The 'Gimbal' Incident  (35:24) The Reason Why There's No More Declassified UFO Videos  (36:36) Why US Government Doesn't Tell People About UFO's  (41:52) Have There Ever Been Recovered UFO/UAP Materials?  (42:28) People Going To Jail Or Even Harder Punishment For Speaking Out  (43:40) Who's In Charge Of Preventing Information Leakage?  (43:57) US Killed US Citizens With Drones  (46:09) Danger Of Publishing "Imminent"  (47:51) Do American Presidents Know About UFO/UAP?  (48:17) Which Presidents Were Aware Of UFO/UAP?  (50:53) How Much Does An Average Citizen Know About What's Going On In The Government?  (52:04) What Is The Legacy Program & Why Is It Not Well Funded?  (53:17) How Do People In Pentagon Perceive Aliens?  (01:01:18) UFO's Motives To Visit Earth  (01:03:30) What Is A UAP Encounter?  (01:06:11) UAP Sightings At Nuclear Technology Facilities  (01:06:49) Interference With A Nuclear Facility In Russia  (01:07:33) The Colares Incident  (01:10:27) Should We Be Worried?  (01:12:15) Case Against UFO  (01:15:43) Is Witness Testimony Enough To Prove UFO's Existence? Probability And Statistics  (01:18:11) The 'Tic Tac' Incident  (01:21:44) What's A Day In The Life Of Someone Working For AATIP?  (01:23:30) How Has Luis's Work Changed The Way He Lives?  (01:24:11) How Do You Feel Being Such A Small Part Of The Vast Universe?  (01:26:56) What Do Luis's Kids Think Of His Work And UFO?  (01:28:27) Are We Alone In The Universe?  (01:28:58) Why Is The Book Called 'Imminent'?  (01:29:45) Last Guest's Question: What Is Something You Were Once Deeply Afraid Of That You're No Longer Afraid Of?  Follow Luis:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/u43uFQui1Mb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/hzR3O0Di1Mb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/eGOTgVFi1Mb  You can purchase Luis’ book, ‘Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/0S70YoQi1Mb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullEx-Pentagon Official: The U.S Isn't Telling The Truth! Top-Secret UFO Encounters Finally Uncovered! They're Trying To Silence Us!01a8ee53-e7b7-4949-8372-5bc8601e0b04Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +00005738https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Defender (2024) As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 305: The Defender (2024)1317c233-cf2f-48b7-bf19-a610a784a903Thu, 31 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Call to Chastity (2024) We are all called to the virtue of chastity, which integrates our sexuality within the fullness of our person. Chastity trains us in freedom, teaching us how to direct and guide our desires. Fr. Mike explains that this virtue requires sustained effort and leads to self-mastery and peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2337-2345. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We are all called to the virtue of chastity, which integrates our sexuality within the fullness of our person. Chastity trains us in freedom, teaching us how to direct and guide our desires. Fr. Mike explains that this virtue requires sustained effort and leads to self-mastery and peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2337-2345. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 305: The Call to Chastity (2024)7ba59c99-9faf-4de7-abb5-fb52f0732e87Thu, 31 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Call to Chastity (2024) We are all called to the virtue of chastity, which integrates our sexuality within the fullness of our person. Chastity trains us in freedom, teaching us how to direct and guide our desires. Fr. Mike explains that this virtue requires sustained effort and leads to self-mastery and peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2337-2345. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We are all called to the virtue of chastity, which integrates our sexuality within the fullness of our person. Chastity trains us in freedom, teaching us how to direct and guide our desires. Fr. Mike explains that this virtue requires sustained effort and leads to self-mastery and peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2337-2345. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 305: The Call to Chastity (2024)fce9511c-3a73-473a-be3c-3fae1663fc1eThu, 31 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Defender (2024) As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 305: The Defender (2024)f7d7bc10-283f-4962-a26d-9426a33cd45bThu, 31 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Defender (2024) As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 305: The Defender (2024)c57288b0-ba1d-42f9-b2e2-2334a883f2b1Thu, 31 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Defender (2024) As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 305: The Defender (2024)f88a837d-2160-4f03-abcb-061603f995f3Thu, 31 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Exorcism of Anneliese MichelDr. Candy Brown and Father Martins decipher the tragic case of Anneliese Michel

Dr. Candy Brown and Father Martins decipher the tragic case of Anneliese Michel

fullThe Exorcism of Anneliese Michel15852ee3-4803-48a6-b613-32b1cafc0e97Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:47:01 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpookedDanae was excited when she returned home from an afternoon of horseback riding. "That was so much fun!" she told her family. "We went on a trail ride through the woods. My horse was spooked once, but I didn't fall off!" "Spooked?" asked Dallas, Danae's little brother. "Did you see a ghost?"Danae laughed. "No, Dallas. It's just that when horses see something they don't expect--like a piece of paper blowing in the wind--they might all of a sudden jump sideways or try to run away. We call that being spooked. If you're not a good rider, you might fall off when the horse does that.""Horses are so big!" said Dallas. "Why would papers scare them?"Danae shrugged. "I don't know. They just do. But if the horse knows you and trusts you, he usually calms down and you can get him to go places he'd be scared to go otherwise.""Sounds like you've learned a lot about horses and how to ride them," said Dad. "Your description of how a horse responds when he trusts his rider is a good picture of how we should respond when we truly trust God."Danae tilted her head. "You mean we shouldn't be afraid to go wherever God wants us to go because we can trust Him to take care of us?""Exactly," said Dad. "We need to trust Him in every situation. Sometimes we get spooked when unexpected things happen in our lives. We need to learn to trust God to take us through all the scary places.""Like when Mom was diagnosed with cancer?" asked Dallas. "That was scary." Mom nodded. "It was scary for me too. But your dad's right--we can trust God to take care of us in scary situations like that. Even though I was afraid of what might happen, I knew that because Jesus died to save me, He would always be with me through everything. Knowing that gave me peace and helped me not be afraid.""I didn't know I'd learn all this just from horseback riding," Danae said.A mischievous grin crept across Dallas's face. "Maybe it's time for me to take lessons too so we can all learn more about Jesus!"– Deborah S. Marett

Danae was excited when she returned home from an afternoon of horseback riding. "That was so much fun!" she told her family. "We went on a trail ride through the woods. My horse was spooked once, but I didn't fall off!" "Spooked?" asked Dallas, Danae's little brother. "Did you see a ghost?"Danae laughed. "No, Dallas. It's just that when horses see something they don't expect--like a piece of paper blowing in the wind--they might all of a sudden jump sideways or try to run away. We call that being spooked. If you're not a good rider, you might fall off when the horse does that.""Horses are so big!" said Dallas. "Why would papers scare them?"Danae shrugged. "I don't know. They just do. But if the horse knows you and trusts you, he usually calms down and you can get him to go places he'd be scared to go otherwise.""Sounds like you've learned a lot about horses and how to ride them," said Dad. "Your description of how a horse responds when he trusts his rider is a good picture of how we should respond when we truly trust God."Danae tilted her head. "You mean we shouldn't be afraid to go wherever God wants us to go because we can trust Him to take care of us?""Exactly," said Dad. "We need to trust Him in every situation. Sometimes we get spooked when unexpected things happen in our lives. We need to learn to trust God to take us through all the scary places.""Like when Mom was diagnosed with cancer?" asked Dallas. "That was scary." Mom nodded. "It was scary for me too. But your dad's right--we can trust God to take care of us in scary situations like that. Even though I was afraid of what might happen, I knew that because Jesus died to save me, He would always be with me through everything. Knowing that gave me peace and helped me not be afraid.""I didn't know I'd learn all this just from horseback riding," Danae said.A mischievous grin crept across Dallas's face. "Maybe it's time for me to take lessons too so we can all learn more about Jesus!"– Deborah S. Marett

Spookedb3d54f90-54bb-4d00-873e-93ec974282a8Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Spooked Bible Reading: Psalm 118:6-9; Isaiah 41:10 Danae was excited when she returned home from an afternoon of horseback riding. “That was so much fun!” she told her family. “We went on a trail ride through the woods. My horse was spooked once, but I didn’t fall off!” “Spooked?” asked Dallas, Danae’s little brother. “Did you see a ghost?” Danae laughed. “No, Dallas. It’s just that when horses see something they don’t expect–like a piece of paper blowing in the wind–they might all of a sudden jump sideways or try to run away. We call that being spooked. If you’re not a good rider, you might fall off when the horse does that.” “Horses are so big!” said Dallas. “Why would papers scare them?” Danae shrugged. “I don’t know. They just do. But if the horse knows you and trusts you, he usually calms down and you can get him to go places he’d be scared to go otherwise.” “Sounds like you’ve learned a lot about horses and how to ride them,” said Dad. “Your description of how a horse responds when he trusts his rider is a good picture of how we should respond when we truly trust God.” Danae tilted her head. “You mean we shouldn’t be afraid to go wherever God wants us to go because we can trust Him to take care of us?” “Exactly,” said Dad. “We need to trust Him in every situation. Sometimes we get spooked when unexpected things happen in our lives. We need to learn to trust God to take us through all the scary places.” “Like when Mom was diagnosed with cancer?” asked Dallas. “That was scary.” Mom nodded. “It was scary for me too. But your dad’s right–we can trust God to take care of us in scary situations like that. Even though I was afraid of what might happen, I knew that because Jesus died to save me, He would always be with me through everything. Knowing that gave me peace and helped me not be afraid.” “I didn’t know I’d learn all this just from horseback riding,” Danae said. A mischievous grin crept across Dallas’s face. “Maybe it’s time for me to take lessons too so we can all learn more about Jesus!” – Deborah S. Marett How About You?What things in life spook you–what scares you or makes you nervous? When you face scary situations, remember that Jesus is with you and in control of everything that happens. He loves you so much that He gave His life for you, and He promises to take care of you. Trust Him to help you through any situation. Today’s Key Verse:In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. (NKJV) (Psalm 56:11) Today’s Key Thought:Trust God in scary situations

Bible Reading: Psalm 118:6-9; Isaiah 41:10 Danae was excited when she returned home from an afternoon of horseback riding. “That was so much fun!” she told her family. “We went on a trail ride through the woods. My horse was spooked once, but I didn’t fall off!” “Spooked?” asked Dallas, Danae’s little brother. “Did you see a ghost?” Danae laughed. “No, Dallas. It’s just that when horses see something they don’t expect–like a piece of paper blowing in the wind–they might all of a sudden jump sideways or try to run away. We call that being spooked. If you’re not a good rider, you might fall off when the horse does that.” “Horses are so big!” said Dallas. “Why would papers scare them?” Danae shrugged. “I don’t know. They just do. But if the horse knows you and trusts you, he usually calms down and you can get him to go places he’d be scared to go otherwise.” “Sounds like you’ve learned a lot about horses and how to ride them,” said Dad. “Your description of how a horse responds when he trusts his rider is a good picture of how we should respond when we truly trust God.” Danae tilted her head. “You mean we shouldn’t be afraid to go wherever God wants us to go because we can trust Him to take care of us?” “Exactly,” said Dad. “We need to trust Him in every situation. Sometimes we get spooked when unexpected things happen in our lives. We need to learn to trust God to take us through all the scary places.” “Like when Mom was diagnosed with cancer?” asked Dallas. “That was scary.” Mom nodded. “It was scary for me too. But your dad’s right–we can trust God to take care of us in scary situations like that. Even though I was afraid of what might happen, I knew that because Jesus died to save me, He would always be with me through everything. Knowing that gave me peace and helped me not be afraid.” “I didn’t know I’d learn all this just from horseback riding,” Danae said. A mischievous grin crept across Dallas’s face. “Maybe it’s time for me to take lessons too so we can all learn more about Jesus!” – Deborah S. Marett How About You?What things in life spook you–what scares you or makes you nervous? When you face scary situations, remember that Jesus is with you and in control of everything that happens. He loves you so much that He gave His life for you, and He promises to take care of you. Trust Him to help you through any situation. Today’s Key Verse:In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. (NKJV) (Psalm 56:11) Today’s Key Thought:Trust God in scary situations

Spooked 1faf82d4-1368-40cf-8947-510020174ae6Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2024)64355ea5-ed6a-4c7d-aaf8-b91900fd25f1Wed, 30 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Male and Female (2024) Why did God create us male and female? We begin our journey through the sixth commandment by learning about the meaning of human sexuality and the complementarity between men and women. Fr. Mike underscores the significance of the body in revealing our sexuality and our vocation to love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2331-2336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why did God create us male and female? We begin our journey through the sixth commandment by learning about the meaning of human sexuality and the complementarity between men and women. Fr. Mike underscores the significance of the body in revealing our sexuality and our vocation to love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2331-2336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 304: Male and Female (2024)11adb79a-8f29-4d99-9410-63068a82c1edWed, 30 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Male and Female (2024) Why did God create us male and female? We begin our journey through the sixth commandment by learning about the meaning of human sexuality and the complementarity between men and women. Fr. Mike underscores the significance of the body in revealing our sexuality and our vocation to love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2331-2336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why did God create us male and female? We begin our journey through the sixth commandment by learning about the meaning of human sexuality and the complementarity between men and women. Fr. Mike underscores the significance of the body in revealing our sexuality and our vocation to love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2331-2336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 304: Male and Female (2024)aff588ba-0ee3-452d-a937-ead605635822Wed, 30 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2024)1dc9ad2f-be36-499e-8100-d997ed6c5adfWed, 30 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2024)fb4b6de5-80d2-48b2-a1de-3b958d2b3712Wed, 30 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2024)8a496a5c-ecbb-4bac-b7d4-57273929cfc4Wed, 30 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Best Treatment PlanThea inhaled the mist from her nebulizer. She felt her chest muscles relax as air rushed in. Just a few minutes before, an asthma attack had robbed her of her breath. "How do you feel now?" Mom asked as Thea let out a breath."Better," Thea said. "I wish I didn't have asthma.""I know," Mom said. "But thank God we have this medicine when you do have an attack.""Mom, why doesn't God just heal my asthma like I've asked Him to?" asked Thea. "Doesn't He like me?""I don't know why God heals some people and not others. Even when Jesus lived on earth, some sick people weren't healed. But we know that Jesus loved them and that He loves you because He died so we could have our sins forgiven.""Then why pray about it if God isn't going to heal me?" Thea asked. "I still have the medicine to make me feel better when I need it.""Remember when we took you to the emergency room during your first asthma attack?" Mom asked."Yeah, that was scary," Thea said. "I could hardly breathe at all! Then Dr. Singh came. He knew what medicines I needed.""Maybe since you have your medicine, we don't need Dr. Singh anymore," Mom suggested."But Mom, he's in charge of my treatment plan!" Thea protested."You're right, Thea. We still need Dr. Singh--and we also need God. When we pray, we're asking God to take charge of our lives. God loves you and is working for your good. In fact, God gave the knowledge to treat asthma to doctors like Dr. Singh. Your medicines came from the earth He created. Your doctor isn't here for every attack, but we trust and follow his treatment plan. We don't know all the ways God is working in our lives, but we know He loves us and is always with us, even when doctors can't be. We can trust that God knows just what we need and is bringing about good, even when He doesn't answer our prayers the way we ask." Thea sighed. "Then I guess the best treatment plan for my asthma is to keep praying and let God be in charge."– Heidi Schmidt

Thea inhaled the mist from her nebulizer. She felt her chest muscles relax as air rushed in. Just a few minutes before, an asthma attack had robbed her of her breath. "How do you feel now?" Mom asked as Thea let out a breath."Better," Thea said. "I wish I didn't have asthma.""I know," Mom said. "But thank God we have this medicine when you do have an attack.""Mom, why doesn't God just heal my asthma like I've asked Him to?" asked Thea. "Doesn't He like me?""I don't know why God heals some people and not others. Even when Jesus lived on earth, some sick people weren't healed. But we know that Jesus loved them and that He loves you because He died so we could have our sins forgiven.""Then why pray about it if God isn't going to heal me?" Thea asked. "I still have the medicine to make me feel better when I need it.""Remember when we took you to the emergency room during your first asthma attack?" Mom asked."Yeah, that was scary," Thea said. "I could hardly breathe at all! Then Dr. Singh came. He knew what medicines I needed.""Maybe since you have your medicine, we don't need Dr. Singh anymore," Mom suggested."But Mom, he's in charge of my treatment plan!" Thea protested."You're right, Thea. We still need Dr. Singh--and we also need God. When we pray, we're asking God to take charge of our lives. God loves you and is working for your good. In fact, God gave the knowledge to treat asthma to doctors like Dr. Singh. Your medicines came from the earth He created. Your doctor isn't here for every attack, but we trust and follow his treatment plan. We don't know all the ways God is working in our lives, but we know He loves us and is always with us, even when doctors can't be. We can trust that God knows just what we need and is bringing about good, even when He doesn't answer our prayers the way we ask." Thea sighed. "Then I guess the best treatment plan for my asthma is to keep praying and let God be in charge."– Heidi Schmidt

The Best Treatment Plan118b820e-4bae-4346-9e84-6c4955faf69fWed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Best Treatment Plan Bible Reading: Psalm 34:1-15; 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 Thea inhaled the mist from her nebulizer. She felt her chest muscles relax as air rushed in. Just a few minutes before, an asthma attack had robbed her of her breath. “How do you feel now?” Mom asked as Thea let out a breath. “Better,” Thea said. “I wish I didn’t have asthma.” “I know,” Mom said. “But thank God we have this medicine when you do have an attack.” “Mom, why doesn’t God just heal my asthma like I’ve asked Him to?” asked Thea. “Doesn’t He like me?” “I don’t know why God heals some people and not others. Even when Jesus lived on earth, some sick people weren’t healed. But we know that Jesus loved them and that He loves you because He died so we could have our sins forgiven.” “Then why pray about it if God isn’t going to heal me?” Thea asked. “I still have the medicine to make me feel better when I need it.” “Remember when we took you to the emergency room during your first asthma attack?” Mom asked. “Yeah, that was scary,” Thea said. “I could hardly breathe at all! Then Dr. Singh came. He knew what medicines I needed.” “Maybe since you have your medicine, we don’t need Dr. Singh anymore,” Mom suggested. “But Mom, he’s in charge of my treatment plan!” Thea protested. “You’re right, Thea. We still need Dr. Singh–and we also need God. When we pray, we’re asking God to take charge of our lives. God loves you and is working for your good. In fact, God gave the knowledge to treat asthma to doctors like Dr. Singh. Your medicines came from the earth He created. Your doctor isn’t here for every attack, but we trust and follow his treatment plan. We don’t know all the ways God is working in our lives, but we know He loves us and is always with us, even when doctors can’t be. We can trust that God knows just what we need and is bringing about good, even when He doesn’t answer our prayers the way we ask.” Thea sighed. “Then I guess the best treatment plan for my asthma is to keep praying and let God be in charge.” – Heidi Schmidt How About You?Have you given up praying for a problem that has lasted a long time? Are you unsure what God is doing about it? Remember that prayer is asking God to be in charge. Prayer invites Him to be with you and bring His power into your life. God always hears you. He loves you and gave you the gift of His Son, Jesus, who died to give you eternal life. You can trust Him to work for your good. Today’s Key Verse:The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. (NKJV) (Psalm 34:15) Today’s Key Thought:Ask God to take charge of your life

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:1-15; 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 Thea inhaled the mist from her nebulizer. She felt her chest muscles relax as air rushed in. Just a few minutes before, an asthma attack had robbed her of her breath. “How do you feel now?” Mom asked as Thea let out a breath. “Better,” Thea said. “I wish I didn’t have asthma.” “I know,” Mom said. “But thank God we have this medicine when you do have an attack.” “Mom, why doesn’t God just heal my asthma like I’ve asked Him to?” asked Thea. “Doesn’t He like me?” “I don’t know why God heals some people and not others. Even when Jesus lived on earth, some sick people weren’t healed. But we know that Jesus loved them and that He loves you because He died so we could have our sins forgiven.” “Then why pray about it if God isn’t going to heal me?” Thea asked. “I still have the medicine to make me feel better when I need it.” “Remember when we took you to the emergency room during your first asthma attack?” Mom asked. “Yeah, that was scary,” Thea said. “I could hardly breathe at all! Then Dr. Singh came. He knew what medicines I needed.” “Maybe since you have your medicine, we don’t need Dr. Singh anymore,” Mom suggested. “But Mom, he’s in charge of my treatment plan!” Thea protested. “You’re right, Thea. We still need Dr. Singh–and we also need God. When we pray, we’re asking God to take charge of our lives. God loves you and is working for your good. In fact, God gave the knowledge to treat asthma to doctors like Dr. Singh. Your medicines came from the earth He created. Your doctor isn’t here for every attack, but we trust and follow his treatment plan. We don’t know all the ways God is working in our lives, but we know He loves us and is always with us, even when doctors can’t be. We can trust that God knows just what we need and is bringing about good, even when He doesn’t answer our prayers the way we ask.” Thea sighed. “Then I guess the best treatment plan for my asthma is to keep praying and let God be in charge.” – Heidi Schmidt How About You?Have you given up praying for a problem that has lasted a long time? Are you unsure what God is doing about it? Remember that prayer is asking God to be in charge. Prayer invites Him to be with you and bring His power into your life. God always hears you. He loves you and gave you the gift of His Son, Jesus, who died to give you eternal life. You can trust Him to work for your good. Today’s Key Verse:The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. (NKJV) (Psalm 34:15) Today’s Key Thought:Ask God to take charge of your life

The Best Treatment Plan eec90332-4499-4af5-ba7a-8c7ca5781351Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2024) Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2024)926df43b-b833-4aca-b876-adb1efc60bc6Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Summary of the Fifth Commandment (2024) The Church offers us a consistent ethic of life from the moment of conception until death. In today’s “Nugget Day,” we review the main takeaways from our readings about the fifth commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that the Church’s teachings on the value of human life stem from the truth that every human life is sacred; God wills each person for his own sake. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2318-2330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church offers us a consistent ethic of life from the moment of conception until death. In today’s “Nugget Day,” we review the main takeaways from our readings about the fifth commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that the Church’s teachings on the value of human life stem from the truth that every human life is sacred; God wills each person for his own sake. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2318-2330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 303: Summary of the Fifth Commandment (2024)c4aa8b78-508f-4c65-af11-b834bdd22a85Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Summary of the Fifth Commandment (2024) The Church offers us a consistent ethic of life from the moment of conception until death. In today’s “Nugget Day,” we review the main takeaways from our readings about the fifth commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that the Church’s teachings on the value of human life stem from the truth that every human life is sacred; God wills each person for his own sake. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2318-2330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church offers us a consistent ethic of life from the moment of conception until death. In today’s “Nugget Day,” we review the main takeaways from our readings about the fifth commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that the Church’s teachings on the value of human life stem from the truth that every human life is sacred; God wills each person for his own sake. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2318-2330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 303: Summary of the Fifth Commandment (2024)0ab27d12-c652-43fb-955e-8989d35065a6Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2024) Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2024)40ca0379-1699-4246-9b5e-4bb6fa98b175Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2024) Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2024)e2167e90-1af0-412e-b35e-82f269d255baTue, 29 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2024) Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2024)28414a97-115e-4911-90a6-b1bc740c74afTue, 29 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLooking Up to You"Oh man! Julie's here again?" whined Luke. "I told Aunt Megan I would watch her for a few hours," said Mom. "What's wrong? I thought you loved your baby cousin." "She's fine, I guess. It's just that whenever she's here, Kevin totally ignores me. He doesn't want to play or go outside. He just wants to hold Julie. What's so great about her, anyway?" muttered Luke. "She can't even do anything," "Let me show you something we liked to do with you when you were a baby," said Mom as she led him to Julie and his older brother, Kevin. "It takes a while for a baby's sight to develop. Julie can only see things that are eight inches away from her face.""Really? How far is that?" asked Luke."That's just the right distance to see whoever's holding her," Mom replied. "Watch this." She slowly stuck her tongue in and out of her mouth at Julie.Julie started doing it back!"The only time it's not rude to stick out your tongue is if you're playing with a baby," Luke said with a laugh. "Let me try!" Much to Luke's delight, Julie mimicked him too."Let's try peekaboo," suggested Kevin. Luke covered his face with his hands and then suddenly pulled them away and said, "Peekaboo!" Julie started kicking excitedly and huffed with joy. Then Kevin and Luke both tried the tongue trick again. When Aunt Megan arrived, Luke asked if Julie could stay longer."I guess Julie grew on you, Luke," said Mom."Once I realized she could see me, it was fun to connect with her," said Luke."And that connection is important," said Mom. "Julie was looking up at you today, and she'll continue to look up to you as she grows. Just like you enjoy having your brother's attention, younger kids will thrive when you give them your attention, and you'll be showing them God's love too. He wants us to help younger children grow by loving and caring for them the way He loves and cares for us as His children." "I guess that means I'll have to stop sticking my tongue out at Julie," said Luke with a smile.– Kelly Bakshi

"Oh man! Julie's here again?" whined Luke. "I told Aunt Megan I would watch her for a few hours," said Mom. "What's wrong? I thought you loved your baby cousin." "She's fine, I guess. It's just that whenever she's here, Kevin totally ignores me. He doesn't want to play or go outside. He just wants to hold Julie. What's so great about her, anyway?" muttered Luke. "She can't even do anything," "Let me show you something we liked to do with you when you were a baby," said Mom as she led him to Julie and his older brother, Kevin. "It takes a while for a baby's sight to develop. Julie can only see things that are eight inches away from her face.""Really? How far is that?" asked Luke."That's just the right distance to see whoever's holding her," Mom replied. "Watch this." She slowly stuck her tongue in and out of her mouth at Julie.Julie started doing it back!"The only time it's not rude to stick out your tongue is if you're playing with a baby," Luke said with a laugh. "Let me try!" Much to Luke's delight, Julie mimicked him too."Let's try peekaboo," suggested Kevin. Luke covered his face with his hands and then suddenly pulled them away and said, "Peekaboo!" Julie started kicking excitedly and huffed with joy. Then Kevin and Luke both tried the tongue trick again. When Aunt Megan arrived, Luke asked if Julie could stay longer."I guess Julie grew on you, Luke," said Mom."Once I realized she could see me, it was fun to connect with her," said Luke."And that connection is important," said Mom. "Julie was looking up at you today, and she'll continue to look up to you as she grows. Just like you enjoy having your brother's attention, younger kids will thrive when you give them your attention, and you'll be showing them God's love too. He wants us to help younger children grow by loving and caring for them the way He loves and cares for us as His children." "I guess that means I'll have to stop sticking my tongue out at Julie," said Luke with a smile.– Kelly Bakshi

Looking Up to You2895dd3e-33a2-4d75-9f28-01caa9476404Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Looking Up to You Bible Reading: Philippians 2:1-4 “Oh man! Julie’s here again?” whined Luke. “I told Aunt Megan I would watch her for a few hours,” said Mom. “What’s wrong? I thought you loved your baby cousin.” “She’s fine, I guess. It’s just that whenever she’s here, Kevin totally ignores me. He doesn’t want to play or go outside. He just wants to hold Julie. What’s so great about her, anyway?” muttered Luke. “She can’t even do anything,” “Let me show you something we liked to do with you when you were a baby,” said Mom as she led him to Julie and his older brother, Kevin. “It takes a while for a baby’s sight to develop. Julie can only see things that are eight inches away from her face.” “Really? How far is that?” asked Luke. “That’s just the right distance to see whoever’s holding her,” Mom replied. “Watch this.” She slowly stuck her tongue in and out of her mouth at Julie. Julie started doing it back! “The only time it’s not rude to stick out your tongue is if you’re playing with a baby,” Luke said with a laugh. “Let me try!” Much to Luke’s delight, Julie mimicked him too. “Let’s try peekaboo,” suggested Kevin. Luke covered his face with his hands and then suddenly pulled them away and said, “Peekaboo!” Julie started kicking excitedly and huffed with joy. Then Kevin and Luke both tried the tongue trick again. When Aunt Megan arrived, Luke asked if Julie could stay longer. “I guess Julie grew on you, Luke,” said Mom. “Once I realized she could see me, it was fun to connect with her,” said Luke. “And that connection is important,” said Mom. “Julie was looking up at you today, and she’ll continue to look up to you as she grows. Just like you enjoy having your brother’s attention, younger kids will thrive when you give them your attention, and you’ll be showing them God’s love too. He wants us to help younger children grow by loving and caring for them the way He loves and cares for us as His children.” “I guess that means I’ll have to stop sticking my tongue out at Julie,” said Luke with a smile. – Kelly Bakshi How About You?Do you show younger children that you care about them? Do you know that you play an important role as a big kid? Babies and younger kids are always watching you. Don’t ignore them–they are gifts from God! Show them you care by talking and playing with them and making them feel loved. As you care for them and help them learn and grow, you’ll be pointing them to the love God has for us. Today’s Key Verse:Don’t be interested only in your own life, but care about the lives of others too. (ERV) (Philippians 2:4) Today’s Key Thought:Care for young children

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:1-4 “Oh man! Julie’s here again?” whined Luke. “I told Aunt Megan I would watch her for a few hours,” said Mom. “What’s wrong? I thought you loved your baby cousin.” “She’s fine, I guess. It’s just that whenever she’s here, Kevin totally ignores me. He doesn’t want to play or go outside. He just wants to hold Julie. What’s so great about her, anyway?” muttered Luke. “She can’t even do anything,” “Let me show you something we liked to do with you when you were a baby,” said Mom as she led him to Julie and his older brother, Kevin. “It takes a while for a baby’s sight to develop. Julie can only see things that are eight inches away from her face.” “Really? How far is that?” asked Luke. “That’s just the right distance to see whoever’s holding her,” Mom replied. “Watch this.” She slowly stuck her tongue in and out of her mouth at Julie. Julie started doing it back! “The only time it’s not rude to stick out your tongue is if you’re playing with a baby,” Luke said with a laugh. “Let me try!” Much to Luke’s delight, Julie mimicked him too. “Let’s try peekaboo,” suggested Kevin. Luke covered his face with his hands and then suddenly pulled them away and said, “Peekaboo!” Julie started kicking excitedly and huffed with joy. Then Kevin and Luke both tried the tongue trick again. When Aunt Megan arrived, Luke asked if Julie could stay longer. “I guess Julie grew on you, Luke,” said Mom. “Once I realized she could see me, it was fun to connect with her,” said Luke. “And that connection is important,” said Mom. “Julie was looking up at you today, and she’ll continue to look up to you as she grows. Just like you enjoy having your brother’s attention, younger kids will thrive when you give them your attention, and you’ll be showing them God’s love too. He wants us to help younger children grow by loving and caring for them the way He loves and cares for us as His children.” “I guess that means I’ll have to stop sticking my tongue out at Julie,” said Luke with a smile. – Kelly Bakshi How About You?Do you show younger children that you care about them? Do you know that you play an important role as a big kid? Babies and younger kids are always watching you. Don’t ignore them–they are gifts from God! Show them you care by talking and playing with them and making them feel loved. As you care for them and help them learn and grow, you’ll be pointing them to the love God has for us. Today’s Key Verse:Don’t be interested only in your own life, but care about the lives of others too. (ERV) (Philippians 2:4) Today’s Key Thought:Care for young children

Looking Up to You fe6e93b0-120e-484e-b9ef-1f4d47b3497cTue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCorporate to Entrepreneur with Dcn Charlie EcheverryWe all intellectually know we are supposed to surrender everything to God. We can generally handle the first several requests God makes. But then, it starts to get more difficult. What do you do when God asks you to surrender what looks like the safety of your family? Join me in this episode as Deacon Charlie Echeverry shares his story of surrendering everything to God. Through many difficult moments, God took care of him and his family. God is calling us all in a similar way. How will you respond? You can read more about Deacon Charlie's work at his website: https://www.deaconcharlie.com/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

We all intellectually know we are supposed to surrender everything to God. We can generally handle the first several requests God makes. But then, it starts to get more difficult. What do you do when God asks you to surrender what looks like the safety of your family? Join me in this episode as Deacon Charlie Echeverry shares his story of surrendering everything to God. Through many difficult moments, God took care of him and his family. God is calling us all in a similar way. How will you respond? You can read more about Deacon Charlie's work at his website: https://www.deaconcharlie.com/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullCorporate to Entrepreneur with Dcn Charlie Echeverry57c4c095-beb2-4930-b549-10f034281c3bMon, 28 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Divorce Expert: Slippage Is Tearing Marriages Apart! If Kids Are Your Top Priority & You Spot This You’ll Divorce In 1-3 Years!When ‘I do’ becomes ‘I’m done’, world-renowned divorce lawyer James Sexton reveals why most marriages end and how to spot early warning signs    James Sexton is America’s top divorce lawyer and author of the bestselling marriage and relationship advice book, 'How to Stay in Love: Practical Wisdom from an Unexpected Source'. In this conversation, James and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between sex and divorce, why 86% of people remarry after a divorce, the number one sign of divorce, and the best way to avoid a divorce.  00:00 Intro 01:37 What Do People Say When They Reach Out To You?   03:28 James' One Message To The World   05:55 Why You Can't Hide From Your Problems   10:43 The Case That Broke James' Heart   18:09 What Type Of Cases Would You Refuse?   20:56 Is It Better To Be The One Hurt In A Breakup?   23:17 Why People Want Control In A Breakup   26:53 Understanding Heartbreak   32:09 Is Life Winnable?   37:17 James' Thesis On Death And His Mum's Cancer   48:59 Lessons Learned From People On Their Deathbeds   53:00 Are We Just Products Of Our Imagination?   56:59 Can Acceptance Heal Suffering?   01:03:31 Why Humans Struggle With Uncertainty   01:06:29 Have You Met Anyone Who Planned To Divorce?   01:09:56 How Dating Length Impacts Marriage Success   01:11:50 Why Do People Fall Out Of Love?   01:19:32 Do Men Struggle To Open Up?   01:20:32 Can 90 Minutes A Week Save A Relationship?   01:23:04 Happy Wife, Happy Life – Is It True?   01:29:55 Why Do Conversations About Sex Go Wrong?   01:32:12 Is Lack Of Intimacy A Major Cause Of Divorce?   01:34:23 Is Porn Causing More Relationship Issues?   01:37:52 Does Marriage Equal Love?   01:42:29 Who Is The Wedding Really For?   01:45:00 Do Celebrities Fake Their Relationships?   01:46:33 Are Perfect Relationships Just A Facade?   01:54:24 The Moment I Realized The "Magic" Was Gone   01:57:56 How Do Happy Couples Argue?   01:59:32 Will James Remarry?   02:01:45 Is Getting Married A Mistake?   02:04:31 Is Marriage Good For Kids?   02:06:55 How To Bring Up A Prenup   02:10:37 Embracing Imperfections In Relationships   02:17:14 Divorce And Child Support Explained   02:22:18 Why Do People Divorce Over Money?   02:24:03 Have You Helped Wealthy People Who Went Broke?   02:32:27 One Tip To Avoid Divorce   02:34:53 Final Question Follow James: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/gcpJaa00YNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/Sq0gV910YNb  Spotify: You can purchase James’ book, ‘How to Stay in Love: Practical Wisdom from an Unexpected Source’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/HcvqHPf1YNb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Shopify - http://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When ‘I do’ becomes ‘I’m done’, world-renowned divorce lawyer James Sexton reveals why most marriages end and how to spot early warning signs    James Sexton is America’s top divorce lawyer and author of the bestselling marriage and relationship advice book, 'How to Stay in Love: Practical Wisdom from an Unexpected Source'. In this conversation, James and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between sex and divorce, why 86% of people remarry after a divorce, the number one sign of divorce, and the best way to avoid a divorce.  00:00 Intro 01:37 What Do People Say When They Reach Out To You?   03:28 James' One Message To The World   05:55 Why You Can't Hide From Your Problems   10:43 The Case That Broke James' Heart   18:09 What Type Of Cases Would You Refuse?   20:56 Is It Better To Be The One Hurt In A Breakup?   23:17 Why People Want Control In A Breakup   26:53 Understanding Heartbreak   32:09 Is Life Winnable?   37:17 James' Thesis On Death And His Mum's Cancer   48:59 Lessons Learned From People On Their Deathbeds   53:00 Are We Just Products Of Our Imagination?   56:59 Can Acceptance Heal Suffering?   01:03:31 Why Humans Struggle With Uncertainty   01:06:29 Have You Met Anyone Who Planned To Divorce?   01:09:56 How Dating Length Impacts Marriage Success   01:11:50 Why Do People Fall Out Of Love?   01:19:32 Do Men Struggle To Open Up?   01:20:32 Can 90 Minutes A Week Save A Relationship?   01:23:04 Happy Wife, Happy Life – Is It True?   01:29:55 Why Do Conversations About Sex Go Wrong?   01:32:12 Is Lack Of Intimacy A Major Cause Of Divorce?   01:34:23 Is Porn Causing More Relationship Issues?   01:37:52 Does Marriage Equal Love?   01:42:29 Who Is The Wedding Really For?   01:45:00 Do Celebrities Fake Their Relationships?   01:46:33 Are Perfect Relationships Just A Facade?   01:54:24 The Moment I Realized The "Magic" Was Gone   01:57:56 How Do Happy Couples Argue?   01:59:32 Will James Remarry?   02:01:45 Is Getting Married A Mistake?   02:04:31 Is Marriage Good For Kids?   02:06:55 How To Bring Up A Prenup   02:10:37 Embracing Imperfections In Relationships   02:17:14 Divorce And Child Support Explained   02:22:18 Why Do People Divorce Over Money?   02:24:03 Have You Helped Wealthy People Who Went Broke?   02:32:27 One Tip To Avoid Divorce   02:34:53 Final Question Follow James: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/gcpJaa00YNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/Sq0gV910YNb  Spotify: You can purchase James’ book, ‘How to Stay in Love: Practical Wisdom from an Unexpected Source’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/HcvqHPf1YNb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Shopify - http://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Divorce Expert: Slippage Is Tearing Marriages Apart! If Kids Are Your Top Priority & You Spot This You’ll Divorce In 1-3 Years!652cf1cb-7568-44b5-9d97-a0a1345c48d8Mon, 28 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +00009860https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2024) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2024)4b1b3c5e-5bd0-4d5b-9698-185166bbb9dfMon, 28 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: War (2024) The Church urges us to pray and work for peace to avoid the evils and injustices of war. Because we live in a broken world, the Church also offers guidance on approaching war. Fr. Mike breaks down just war theory and the criteria of legitimate defense by military force under principles of moral law. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2307-2317. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church urges us to pray and work for peace to avoid the evils and injustices of war. Because we live in a broken world, the Church also offers guidance on approaching war. Fr. Mike breaks down just war theory and the criteria of legitimate defense by military force under principles of moral law. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2307-2317. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 302: War (2024)98ba07f8-0be0-4d39-8ebf-3a990559764aMon, 28 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: War (2024) The Church urges us to pray and work for peace to avoid the evils and injustices of war. Because we live in a broken world, the Church also offers guidance on approaching war. Fr. Mike breaks down just war theory and the criteria of legitimate defense by military force under principles of moral law. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2307-2317. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church urges us to pray and work for peace to avoid the evils and injustices of war. Because we live in a broken world, the Church also offers guidance on approaching war. Fr. Mike breaks down just war theory and the criteria of legitimate defense by military force under principles of moral law. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2307-2317. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 302: War (2024)4777796d-626f-4ed1-ba2e-d2d39ed4b653Mon, 28 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2024) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2024)4ee625e1-2e9a-44af-921a-1c77d7f073d5Mon, 28 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2024) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2024)b3d901bf-7860-4470-96c1-e01e43c103f5Mon, 28 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2024) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2024)728a01ff-b201-407c-9a2a-2ea4173889f9Mon, 28 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Hiding TreeBecause there was so much arguing going on inside the house, no one heard Jude slip out the back door. He ran across the yard and shimmied up his favorite tree. Somehow, sitting in the big old tree made Jude feel better--safe from things like noise and heartache. The tree was his hiding place and escape.Jude stayed in the tree for a long time. He listened to birds chirp and sing. He watched small, quick squirrels run around the yard. The day looked better from high up in his favorite hiding place. There were no problems here. Still, his heart was very heavy."Jude!" called Mom from the back door. "Where are you?" Jude saw that his grandma was there too, so he climbed down and walked slowly toward the house. "Grandma wants to know if you'd like to go home with her for a while," said Mom. "Do you want to?" Eagerly, Jude nodded."That tree you were in must be very special to you," Grandma said as they got into the car. "Your mom says you spend a lot of time there.""I like it up there," said Jude. "It's away from everything." He sighed. "But it's almost winter. Then I won't be able to hide in my tree anymore.""Sounds like you'll need a new hiding place," said Grandma. "And you know what? There's an even better place where you can take shelter from the things that trouble you."Jude was surprised. "There is? Where?""Any place you want it to be," Grandma replied. "It's the Lord's presence. Because you trust in Jesus, His Spirit lives in you, and He's always with you. He wants to help you and remind you how much He loves you. You can talk to Him anywhere, anytime."Jude kicked his feet together, looking down at the mat in the car rather than his Grandma's gentle gaze. "What if I don't want to talk about it, even with God?Grandma was silent for a moment. "Then remember that Jesus knows exactly what you're going through and promises to give you strength," she finally said. "If you don't want to talk, remember that He loves you so much He died for you, and know that you're safe in His care. He will listen whenever you're ready and will carry you through."– Nance E. Keyes

Because there was so much arguing going on inside the house, no one heard Jude slip out the back door. He ran across the yard and shimmied up his favorite tree. Somehow, sitting in the big old tree made Jude feel better--safe from things like noise and heartache. The tree was his hiding place and escape.Jude stayed in the tree for a long time. He listened to birds chirp and sing. He watched small, quick squirrels run around the yard. The day looked better from high up in his favorite hiding place. There were no problems here. Still, his heart was very heavy."Jude!" called Mom from the back door. "Where are you?" Jude saw that his grandma was there too, so he climbed down and walked slowly toward the house. "Grandma wants to know if you'd like to go home with her for a while," said Mom. "Do you want to?" Eagerly, Jude nodded."That tree you were in must be very special to you," Grandma said as they got into the car. "Your mom says you spend a lot of time there.""I like it up there," said Jude. "It's away from everything." He sighed. "But it's almost winter. Then I won't be able to hide in my tree anymore.""Sounds like you'll need a new hiding place," said Grandma. "And you know what? There's an even better place where you can take shelter from the things that trouble you."Jude was surprised. "There is? Where?""Any place you want it to be," Grandma replied. "It's the Lord's presence. Because you trust in Jesus, His Spirit lives in you, and He's always with you. He wants to help you and remind you how much He loves you. You can talk to Him anywhere, anytime."Jude kicked his feet together, looking down at the mat in the car rather than his Grandma's gentle gaze. "What if I don't want to talk about it, even with God?Grandma was silent for a moment. "Then remember that Jesus knows exactly what you're going through and promises to give you strength," she finally said. "If you don't want to talk, remember that He loves you so much He died for you, and know that you're safe in His care. He will listen whenever you're ready and will carry you through."– Nance E. Keyes

The Hiding Tree08854b7e-1634-4de5-92ce-7d45230f7fcaMon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags The Hiding Tree Bible Reading: Psalms 27:5-10, 14; 91:14-16 Because there was so much arguing going on inside the house, no one heard Jude slip out the back door. He ran across the yard and shimmied up his favorite tree. Somehow, sitting in the big old tree made Jude feel better–safe from things like noise and heartache. The tree was his hiding place and escape. Jude stayed in the tree for a long time. He listened to birds chirp and sing. He watched small, quick squirrels run around the yard. The day looked better from high up in his favorite hiding place. There were no problems here. Still, his heart was very heavy. “Jude!” called Mom from the back door. “Where are you?” Jude saw that his grandma was there too, so he climbed down and walked slowly toward the house. “Grandma wants to know if you’d like to go home with her for a while,” said Mom. “Do you want to?” Eagerly, Jude nodded. “That tree you were in must be very special to you,” Grandma said as they got into the car. “Your mom says you spend a lot of time there.” “I like it up there,” said Jude. “It’s away from everything.” He sighed. “But it’s almost winter. Then I won’t be able to hide in my tree anymore.” “Sounds like you’ll need a new hiding place,” said Grandma. “And you know what? There’s an even better place where you can take shelter from the things that trouble you.” Jude was surprised. “There is? Where?” “Any place you want it to be,” Grandma replied. “It’s the Lord’s presence. Because you trust in Jesus, His Spirit lives in you, and He’s always with you. He wants to help you and remind you how much He loves you. You can talk to Him anywhere, anytime.” Jude kicked his feet together, looking down at the mat in the car rather than his Grandma’s gentle gaze. “What if I don’t want to talk about it, even with God? Grandma was silent for a moment. “Then remember that Jesus knows exactly what you’re going through and promises to give you strength,” she finally said. “If you don’t want to talk, remember that He loves you so much He died for you, and know that you’re safe in His care. He will listen whenever you’re ready and will carry you through.” – Nance E. Keyes How About You?Where do you go when you feel hurt, sad, or afraid? When you feel like you need to get away and hide, remember that God is with you. He wants to be your shelter and your hiding place. He provides comfort and peace through His Word, His Spirit, and the community around you. Wherever you are, He is with you, and He cares for you deeply and promises to help you. Today’s Key Verse:The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty. (CSB) (Psalm 91:1) Today’s Key Thought:Rest in God’s care

Bible Reading: Psalms 27:5-10, 14; 91:14-16 Because there was so much arguing going on inside the house, no one heard Jude slip out the back door. He ran across the yard and shimmied up his favorite tree. Somehow, sitting in the big old tree made Jude feel better–safe from things like noise and heartache. The tree was his hiding place and escape. Jude stayed in the tree for a long time. He listened to birds chirp and sing. He watched small, quick squirrels run around the yard. The day looked better from high up in his favorite hiding place. There were no problems here. Still, his heart was very heavy. “Jude!” called Mom from the back door. “Where are you?” Jude saw that his grandma was there too, so he climbed down and walked slowly toward the house. “Grandma wants to know if you’d like to go home with her for a while,” said Mom. “Do you want to?” Eagerly, Jude nodded. “That tree you were in must be very special to you,” Grandma said as they got into the car. “Your mom says you spend a lot of time there.” “I like it up there,” said Jude. “It’s away from everything.” He sighed. “But it’s almost winter. Then I won’t be able to hide in my tree anymore.” “Sounds like you’ll need a new hiding place,” said Grandma. “And you know what? There’s an even better place where you can take shelter from the things that trouble you.” Jude was surprised. “There is? Where?” “Any place you want it to be,” Grandma replied. “It’s the Lord’s presence. Because you trust in Jesus, His Spirit lives in you, and He’s always with you. He wants to help you and remind you how much He loves you. You can talk to Him anywhere, anytime.” Jude kicked his feet together, looking down at the mat in the car rather than his Grandma’s gentle gaze. “What if I don’t want to talk about it, even with God? Grandma was silent for a moment. “Then remember that Jesus knows exactly what you’re going through and promises to give you strength,” she finally said. “If you don’t want to talk, remember that He loves you so much He died for you, and know that you’re safe in His care. He will listen whenever you’re ready and will carry you through.” – Nance E. Keyes How About You?Where do you go when you feel hurt, sad, or afraid? When you feel like you need to get away and hide, remember that God is with you. He wants to be your shelter and your hiding place. He provides comfort and peace through His Word, His Spirit, and the community around you. Wherever you are, He is with you, and He cares for you deeply and promises to help you. Today’s Key Verse:The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty. (CSB) (Psalm 91:1) Today’s Key Thought:Rest in God’s care

The Hiding Tree 35e926a0-bca8-471d-87f3-a1a1c71e1ae6Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Rising Again (2024) As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 301: Rising Again (2024)6ef52375-8481-4bb2-9ad7-cb39e6afb19bSun, 27 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Science, Bodily Integrity, and the Dead (2024) The Catechism looks at matters relating to scientific research, bodily integrity, and the dead with the lens of the dignity of the human person. Fr. Mike helps us navigate the Catechism’s teachings by acknowledging science and technology as a good while emphasizing restrictions and conditions to ensure respect for the dignity of persons. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2292-2301. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism looks at matters relating to scientific research, bodily integrity, and the dead with the lens of the dignity of the human person. Fr. Mike helps us navigate the Catechism’s teachings by acknowledging science and technology as a good while emphasizing restrictions and conditions to ensure respect for the dignity of persons. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2292-2301. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 300: Science, Bodily Integrity, and the Dead (2024)3cae650c-cedc-463c-b4f9-423969f68181Sun, 27 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Peace (2024) Peace is not simply an absence of war. Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teachings about peace as the &quot;work of justice and the effect of charity.” We learn that to cultivate true peace, we must do more than avoid anger, hatred, and harm to our neighbor; we must actively work toward becoming agents of peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2302-2306. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Peace is not simply an absence of war. Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teachings about peace as the &quot;work of justice and the effect of charity.” We learn that to cultivate true peace, we must do more than avoid anger, hatred, and harm to our neighbor; we must actively work toward becoming agents of peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2302-2306. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 301: Peace (2024)ea87a4bd-5126-4f7f-9da1-98c5edac8803Sun, 27 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Science, Bodily Integrity, and the Dead (2024) The Catechism looks at matters relating to scientific research, bodily integrity, and the dead with the lens of the dignity of the human person. Fr. Mike helps us navigate the Catechism’s teachings by acknowledging science and technology as a good while emphasizing restrictions and conditions to ensure respect for the dignity of persons. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2292-2301. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism looks at matters relating to scientific research, bodily integrity, and the dead with the lens of the dignity of the human person. Fr. Mike helps us navigate the Catechism’s teachings by acknowledging science and technology as a good while emphasizing restrictions and conditions to ensure respect for the dignity of persons. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2292-2301. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 300: Science, Bodily Integrity, and the Dead (2024)be195947-1206-43a1-9faf-63930ebffcacSun, 27 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Peace (2024) Peace is not simply an absence of war. Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teachings about peace as the &quot;work of justice and the effect of charity.” We learn that to cultivate true peace, we must do more than avoid anger, hatred, and harm to our neighbor; we must actively work toward becoming agents of peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2302-2306. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Peace is not simply an absence of war. Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teachings about peace as the &quot;work of justice and the effect of charity.” We learn that to cultivate true peace, we must do more than avoid anger, hatred, and harm to our neighbor; we must actively work toward becoming agents of peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2302-2306. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 301: Peace (2024)0c2e9da0-b2bc-41f4-8ae1-5261f16fcc1bSun, 27 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Rising Again (2024) As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 301: Rising Again (2024)356bd597-d1dc-43ca-b33d-c6816d2149d5Sun, 27 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Rising Again (2024) As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 301: Rising Again (2024)90beb7b7-0417-42d7-a518-f0a68d25b307Sun, 27 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Rising Again (2024) As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 301: Rising Again (2024)8c9181d8-7dbd-47ce-a5bb-6d9e3b45e23fSun, 27 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: The Gift of Life (2024) Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 298: The Gift of Life (2024)684812d0-1024-4aa8-8ebf-fb525f4b0de9Sun, 27 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: The Gift of Life (2024) Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 298: The Gift of Life (2024)b9a5d920-2172-44a3-ba92-abd52e534ee2Sun, 27 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: The Gift of Life (2024) Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 298: The Gift of Life (2024)994edecd-bfe0-4f04-8a04-9f6c48bac3c9Sun, 27 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: The Gift of Life (2024) Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 298: The Gift of Life (2024)fc646a69-b040-4408-bc4a-a14440d4baf7Sun, 27 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKelsey’s DogWhen Shaun asked to see the gift his little sister had just opened, Kelsey turned away. "No," she said. "Mine.""I just want to look at it!" Shaun said."Sorry, kiddo, but it is her gift," said Mom. "I'm sure she'll let you look at it later. Right now, she's in love with that little dog.""It's a dog?" Shaun just wanted to see the small toy his grandparents had given his toddler sister for her birthday. When he got gifts, he held them up for all to see. But his sister had opened her gift and immediately gripped it tightly in her hand.Later that afternoon, Shaun found Kelsey sitting on the couch, watching a cartoon. He sat down beside her and touched her hand. It was still clenched in a fist, the toy she had gotten barely sticking out of it. "Can I see this now?""Mine." Kelsey pulled her hand away from him."But you're watching a show!" Shaun sighed. "I just want to look at it for a minute.""She's really attached to that thing." Mom stepped into the room. "She fell in love with it right away and doesn't want to let it go.""I've never seen her care about a toy so much," Shaun said.Mom sat down next to him. "I'm going to have to pry it away when it's time for her bath," she said. "That might be a struggle." She nudged Shaun's shoulder. "This makes me think of what we read during our devotional time this morning."Shaun didn't remember what they had read. "What do you mean?""Remember what Jesus said about those who trust in Him?" Mom asked. "He said that no one will be able to take us from His hand."Shaun looked to his sister and then his mom. "You think He'd hold on that tight to us if someone tried?"Mom nodded. "I do. And He is much stronger than your baby sister. If He's clenching us in His hand like that, no one is ever going to get a hand on us.""You think He cares about us as much as Kelsey cares about that dog?" Shaun asked.Mom smiled. "Even more. Jesus gave His own life so we could be His, and He will never let us go."– Emily Acker

When Shaun asked to see the gift his little sister had just opened, Kelsey turned away. "No," she said. "Mine.""I just want to look at it!" Shaun said."Sorry, kiddo, but it is her gift," said Mom. "I'm sure she'll let you look at it later. Right now, she's in love with that little dog.""It's a dog?" Shaun just wanted to see the small toy his grandparents had given his toddler sister for her birthday. When he got gifts, he held them up for all to see. But his sister had opened her gift and immediately gripped it tightly in her hand.Later that afternoon, Shaun found Kelsey sitting on the couch, watching a cartoon. He sat down beside her and touched her hand. It was still clenched in a fist, the toy she had gotten barely sticking out of it. "Can I see this now?""Mine." Kelsey pulled her hand away from him."But you're watching a show!" Shaun sighed. "I just want to look at it for a minute.""She's really attached to that thing." Mom stepped into the room. "She fell in love with it right away and doesn't want to let it go.""I've never seen her care about a toy so much," Shaun said.Mom sat down next to him. "I'm going to have to pry it away when it's time for her bath," she said. "That might be a struggle." She nudged Shaun's shoulder. "This makes me think of what we read during our devotional time this morning."Shaun didn't remember what they had read. "What do you mean?""Remember what Jesus said about those who trust in Him?" Mom asked. "He said that no one will be able to take us from His hand."Shaun looked to his sister and then his mom. "You think He'd hold on that tight to us if someone tried?"Mom nodded. "I do. And He is much stronger than your baby sister. If He's clenching us in His hand like that, no one is ever going to get a hand on us.""You think He cares about us as much as Kelsey cares about that dog?" Shaun asked.Mom smiled. "Even more. Jesus gave His own life so we could be His, and He will never let us go."– Emily Acker

Kelsey’s Doge3804455-47e4-4fa0-b657-d4560c22ef86Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Kelsey’s Dog Bible Reading: John 10:27-30 When Shaun asked to see the gift his little sister had just opened, Kelsey turned away. “No,” she said. “Mine.” “I just want to look at it!” Shaun said. “Sorry, kiddo, but it is her gift,” said Mom. “I’m sure she’ll let you look at it later. Right now, she’s in love with that little dog.” “It’s a dog?” Shaun just wanted to see the small toy his grandparents had given his toddler sister for her birthday. When he got gifts, he held them up for all to see. But his sister had opened her gift and immediately gripped it tightly in her hand. Later that afternoon, Shaun found Kelsey sitting on the couch, watching a cartoon. He sat down beside her and touched her hand. It was still clenched in a fist, the toy she had gotten barely sticking out of it. “Can I see this now?” “Mine.” Kelsey pulled her hand away from him. “But you’re watching a show!” Shaun sighed. “I just want to look at it for a minute.” “She’s really attached to that thing.” Mom stepped into the room. “She fell in love with it right away and doesn’t want to let it go.” “I’ve never seen her care about a toy so much,” Shaun said. Mom sat down next to him. “I’m going to have to pry it away when it’s time for her bath,” she said. “That might be a struggle.” She nudged Shaun’s shoulder. “This makes me think of what we read during our devotional time this morning.” Shaun didn’t remember what they had read. “What do you mean?” “Remember what Jesus said about those who trust in Him?” Mom asked. “He said that no one will be able to take us from His hand.” Shaun looked to his sister and then his mom. “You think He’d hold on that tight to us if someone tried?” Mom nodded. “I do. And He is much stronger than your baby sister. If He’s clenching us in His hand like that, no one is ever going to get a hand on us.” “You think He cares about us as much as Kelsey cares about that dog?” Shaun asked. Mom smiled. “Even more. Jesus gave His own life so we could be His, and He will never let us go.” – Emily Acker How About You?Have you ever cared about something so much that you wanted to hold on to it all the time and never let anyone else touch it? That’s the way Jesus holds on to those who trust in Him. He sacrificed His life to free us from the power of sin and death, and He won’t ever let go of us. No matter what difficulties you face in life, He will be with you and hold you tightly. Today’s Key Verse:I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. (NKJV) (John 10:28) Today’s Key Thought:God holds you tightly

Bible Reading: John 10:27-30 When Shaun asked to see the gift his little sister had just opened, Kelsey turned away. “No,” she said. “Mine.” “I just want to look at it!” Shaun said. “Sorry, kiddo, but it is her gift,” said Mom. “I’m sure she’ll let you look at it later. Right now, she’s in love with that little dog.” “It’s a dog?” Shaun just wanted to see the small toy his grandparents had given his toddler sister for her birthday. When he got gifts, he held them up for all to see. But his sister had opened her gift and immediately gripped it tightly in her hand. Later that afternoon, Shaun found Kelsey sitting on the couch, watching a cartoon. He sat down beside her and touched her hand. It was still clenched in a fist, the toy she had gotten barely sticking out of it. “Can I see this now?” “Mine.” Kelsey pulled her hand away from him. “But you’re watching a show!” Shaun sighed. “I just want to look at it for a minute.” “She’s really attached to that thing.” Mom stepped into the room. “She fell in love with it right away and doesn’t want to let it go.” “I’ve never seen her care about a toy so much,” Shaun said. Mom sat down next to him. “I’m going to have to pry it away when it’s time for her bath,” she said. “That might be a struggle.” She nudged Shaun’s shoulder. “This makes me think of what we read during our devotional time this morning.” Shaun didn’t remember what they had read. “What do you mean?” “Remember what Jesus said about those who trust in Him?” Mom asked. “He said that no one will be able to take us from His hand.” Shaun looked to his sister and then his mom. “You think He’d hold on that tight to us if someone tried?” Mom nodded. “I do. And He is much stronger than your baby sister. If He’s clenching us in His hand like that, no one is ever going to get a hand on us.” “You think He cares about us as much as Kelsey cares about that dog?” Shaun asked. Mom smiled. “Even more. Jesus gave His own life so we could be His, and He will never let us go.” – Emily Acker How About You?Have you ever cared about something so much that you wanted to hold on to it all the time and never let anyone else touch it? That’s the way Jesus holds on to those who trust in Him. He sacrificed His life to free us from the power of sin and death, and He won’t ever let go of us. No matter what difficulties you face in life, He will be with you and hold you tightly. Today’s Key Verse:I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. (NKJV) (John 10:28) Today’s Key Thought:God holds you tightly

Kelsey’s Dog f901e997-d626-4cc1-b5a8-5ae3aef14b7fSun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/27/24 Made for Worship: Presence and Sacrifice Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The heart of worship is sacrifice. We know that the sacrifice of Jesus once-for-all is the moment that saves us. It is possible to be present to this moment and offer that one sacrifice now. Mass Readings from October 27, 2024: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalms 126:1-6Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The heart of worship is sacrifice. We know that the sacrifice of Jesus once-for-all is the moment that saves us. It is possible to be present to this moment and offer that one sacrifice now. Mass Readings from October 27, 2024: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalms 126:1-6Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52

full10/27/24 Made for Worship: Presence and Sacrificebe9e2f48-dbe0-467a-946e-1195bdfad7e8Sat, 26 Oct 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/27/24 Made for Worship: Presence and Sacrifice Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The heart of worship is sacrifice. We know that the sacrifice of Jesus once-for-all is the moment that saves us. It is possible to be present to this moment and offer that one sacrifice now. Mass Readings from October 27, 2024: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalms 126:1-6Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The heart of worship is sacrifice. We know that the sacrifice of Jesus once-for-all is the moment that saves us. It is possible to be present to this moment and offer that one sacrifice now. Mass Readings from October 27, 2024: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalms 126:1-6Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52

full10/27/24 Made for Worship: Presence and Sacrificef54c2609-8c59-4e29-bfc6-3478a1ec3febSat, 26 Oct 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2024) Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2024)11e2f890-20f8-468b-8dc5-0c3b103e6cb7Sat, 26 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2024) Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2024)25c30882-5a99-4fe9-a380-f8b72e67477cSat, 26 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2024) Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2024)b39be060-2c5e-4168-84ef-c1086e509fb9Sat, 26 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2024) Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2024)857a19ee-8c61-464d-8db9-ab9596384944Sat, 26 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoving Out in FaithJack helped Dad load the last of the boxes into the truck. Then he jumped down to the street and looked up at his house. It wasn't the largest or fanciest house on the block, but it was the only place he'd ever called home. Now his parents had accepted teaching positions at a school in Guatemala. They were moving away to an entirely new country.The moving truck door rumbled shut behind him. "That's the last of it," Dad said, wiping his dusty hands on his jeans. He turned to Jack. "Ready to get to the storage unit?""Yeah, okay," Jack said. He shuffled toward the front of the truck and climbed in. Dad started the engine, and they drove slowly down the street. They passed Jack's favorite park, where kids he knew climbed on the jungle gym and played tag in the field. "Does our new neighborhood have a park too, Dad?" he asked."I don't think so," Dad said. "But there's a playground at the school."Jack swallowed a groan. A new school with kids who would probably all speak Spanish. The red-and-white-striped umbrellas outside Mimi's Ice Cream Shoppe came into view. "Are there ice cream shops in Guatemala?" Jack asked, unable to keep the longing out of his voice. Dad glanced over at him. "Things will be different in Guatemala, Jack, but that doesn't mean they'll be bad.""But how do you know?" Jack asked."Well…" Dad stopped the truck at a red light. "It isn't always easy to see the next turn in life. But that's what faith is all about--having confidence that God will see us through each new thing. He has always taken care of us--He sent Jesus to save us from sin and has provided for us and helped us through hard times. We can trust Him to be with us and help us now." The light turned green, and Dad guided the truck onto the next road. Jack thought about how he trusted Dad to drive the truck. He couldn't see the storage unit from where he sat, but he knew Dad would get them there. If he could trust Dad, he could surely trust Jesus, who died and rose again, to keep His promises."Dad? Can we stop at Mimi's one last time on the way home?"Dad smiled. "Sure. One last time."– Christa Hogan

Jack helped Dad load the last of the boxes into the truck. Then he jumped down to the street and looked up at his house. It wasn't the largest or fanciest house on the block, but it was the only place he'd ever called home. Now his parents had accepted teaching positions at a school in Guatemala. They were moving away to an entirely new country.The moving truck door rumbled shut behind him. "That's the last of it," Dad said, wiping his dusty hands on his jeans. He turned to Jack. "Ready to get to the storage unit?""Yeah, okay," Jack said. He shuffled toward the front of the truck and climbed in. Dad started the engine, and they drove slowly down the street. They passed Jack's favorite park, where kids he knew climbed on the jungle gym and played tag in the field. "Does our new neighborhood have a park too, Dad?" he asked."I don't think so," Dad said. "But there's a playground at the school."Jack swallowed a groan. A new school with kids who would probably all speak Spanish. The red-and-white-striped umbrellas outside Mimi's Ice Cream Shoppe came into view. "Are there ice cream shops in Guatemala?" Jack asked, unable to keep the longing out of his voice. Dad glanced over at him. "Things will be different in Guatemala, Jack, but that doesn't mean they'll be bad.""But how do you know?" Jack asked."Well…" Dad stopped the truck at a red light. "It isn't always easy to see the next turn in life. But that's what faith is all about--having confidence that God will see us through each new thing. He has always taken care of us--He sent Jesus to save us from sin and has provided for us and helped us through hard times. We can trust Him to be with us and help us now." The light turned green, and Dad guided the truck onto the next road. Jack thought about how he trusted Dad to drive the truck. He couldn't see the storage unit from where he sat, but he knew Dad would get them there. If he could trust Dad, he could surely trust Jesus, who died and rose again, to keep His promises."Dad? Can we stop at Mimi's one last time on the way home?"Dad smiled. "Sure. One last time."– Christa Hogan

Moving Out in Faitha02abb31-a21f-42e6-9167-38e3f182155aSat, 26 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Moving Out in Faith Bible Reading: Hebrews 11:8-12 Jack helped Dad load the last of the boxes into the truck. Then he jumped down to the street and looked up at his house. It wasn’t the largest or fanciest house on the block, but it was the only place he’d ever called home. Now his parents had accepted teaching positions at a school in Guatemala. They were moving away to an entirely new country. The moving truck door rumbled shut behind him. “That’s the last of it,” Dad said, wiping his dusty hands on his jeans. He turned to Jack. “Ready to get to the storage unit?” “Yeah, okay,” Jack said. He shuffled toward the front of the truck and climbed in. Dad started the engine, and they drove slowly down the street. They passed Jack’s favorite park, where kids he knew climbed on the jungle gym and played tag in the field. “Does our new neighborhood have a park too, Dad?” he asked. “I don’t think so,” Dad said. “But there’s a playground at the school.” Jack swallowed a groan. A new school with kids who would probably all speak Spanish. The red-and-white-striped umbrellas outside Mimi’s Ice Cream Shoppe came into view. “Are there ice cream shops in Guatemala?” Jack asked, unable to keep the longing out of his voice. Dad glanced over at him. “Things will be different in Guatemala, Jack, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be bad.” “But how do you know?” Jack asked. “Well…” Dad stopped the truck at a red light. “It isn’t always easy to see the next turn in life. But that’s what faith is all about–having confidence that God will see us through each new thing. He has always taken care of us–He sent Jesus to save us from sin and has provided for us and helped us through hard times. We can trust Him to be with us and help us now.” The light turned green, and Dad guided the truck onto the next road. Jack thought about how he trusted Dad to drive the truck. He couldn’t see the storage unit from where he sat, but he knew Dad would get them there. If he could trust Dad, he could surely trust Jesus, who died and rose again, to keep His promises. “Dad? Can we stop at Mimi’s one last time on the way home?” Dad smiled. “Sure. One last time.” – Christa Hogan How About You?Is there something new and kind of scary in your future? Maybe you’re moving to a new school or neighborhood, or a friend or family member is moving away. Even if you don’t know how all the details will work out, God does. He loves you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you, and He promises to be with you and help you. Tell Him how you feel and ask for His guidance, then trust Him to take care of you. Today’s Key Verse:Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (NIV) (Hebrews 11:1) Today’s Key Thought:Have faith that God will take care of you

Bible Reading: Hebrews 11:8-12 Jack helped Dad load the last of the boxes into the truck. Then he jumped down to the street and looked up at his house. It wasn’t the largest or fanciest house on the block, but it was the only place he’d ever called home. Now his parents had accepted teaching positions at a school in Guatemala. They were moving away to an entirely new country. The moving truck door rumbled shut behind him. “That’s the last of it,” Dad said, wiping his dusty hands on his jeans. He turned to Jack. “Ready to get to the storage unit?” “Yeah, okay,” Jack said. He shuffled toward the front of the truck and climbed in. Dad started the engine, and they drove slowly down the street. They passed Jack’s favorite park, where kids he knew climbed on the jungle gym and played tag in the field. “Does our new neighborhood have a park too, Dad?” he asked. “I don’t think so,” Dad said. “But there’s a playground at the school.” Jack swallowed a groan. A new school with kids who would probably all speak Spanish. The red-and-white-striped umbrellas outside Mimi’s Ice Cream Shoppe came into view. “Are there ice cream shops in Guatemala?” Jack asked, unable to keep the longing out of his voice. Dad glanced over at him. “Things will be different in Guatemala, Jack, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be bad.” “But how do you know?” Jack asked. “Well…” Dad stopped the truck at a red light. “It isn’t always easy to see the next turn in life. But that’s what faith is all about–having confidence that God will see us through each new thing. He has always taken care of us–He sent Jesus to save us from sin and has provided for us and helped us through hard times. We can trust Him to be with us and help us now.” The light turned green, and Dad guided the truck onto the next road. Jack thought about how he trusted Dad to drive the truck. He couldn’t see the storage unit from where he sat, but he knew Dad would get them there. If he could trust Dad, he could surely trust Jesus, who died and rose again, to keep His promises. “Dad? Can we stop at Mimi’s one last time on the way home?” Dad smiled. “Sure. One last time.” – Christa Hogan How About You?Is there something new and kind of scary in your future? Maybe you’re moving to a new school or neighborhood, or a friend or family member is moving away. Even if you don’t know how all the details will work out, God does. He loves you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you, and He promises to be with you and help you. Tell Him how you feel and ask for His guidance, then trust Him to take care of you. Today’s Key Verse:Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (NIV) (Hebrews 11:1) Today’s Key Thought:Have faith that God will take care of you

Moving Out in Faith 7e830656-b99b-437a-bacf-6f04f9cc15f7Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGlory & Anointing w/ Toure Roberts | Girls Gone BibleHI GGB :) WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH! today we have on a very special guest, Pastor Toure Roberts. He's the pastor of One House, a bestselling author, entrepreneur and producer. this man has walked us through so much in the beginning of our faith journey through his church and online sermons! in this episode, we cover all things ministry, what the anointing of God is, what the Glory of God is and how to welcome the manifest presence of God in a room, how to deal with unfair and unjust heartbreak, and how to laugh at spiritual warfare. Pastor Toure's links: website- https://www.toureroberts.com/about-toure-roberts messages- https://www.toureroberts.com/messages-by-toure-roberts books- https://www.toureroberts.com/books-by-toure-roberts instagram- https://www.instagram.com/toureroberts/ facebook- https://www.facebook.com/toureroberts WE LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/ WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

HI GGB :) WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH! today we have on a very special guest, Pastor Toure Roberts. He's the pastor of One House, a bestselling author, entrepreneur and producer. this man has walked us through so much in the beginning of our faith journey through his church and online sermons! in this episode, we cover all things ministry, what the anointing of God is, what the Glory of God is and how to welcome the manifest presence of God in a room, how to deal with unfair and unjust heartbreak, and how to laugh at spiritual warfare. Pastor Toure's links: website- https://www.toureroberts.com/about-toure-roberts messages- https://www.toureroberts.com/messages-by-toure-roberts books- https://www.toureroberts.com/books-by-toure-roberts instagram- https://www.instagram.com/toureroberts/ facebook- https://www.facebook.com/toureroberts WE LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/ WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullGlory & Anointing w/ Toure Roberts | Girls Gone Bibledb85e1e3-4aad-46e1-a535-7bb77efd71c2Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:44:43 +00004262https://216.73.216.191/allTagsgiving away the thing i wantedHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost opens the Word of God to the top of 1 Samuel. The book of 1 Samuel is full of God's goodness and purposefulness. We pray that through this episode you feel a revelation and a connection to the Spirit and that you are able to welcome Him into this time together. "My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God." 1 Samuel 2:1-2 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost opens the Word of God to the top of 1 Samuel. The book of 1 Samuel is full of God's goodness and purposefulness. We pray that through this episode you feel a revelation and a connection to the Spirit and that you are able to welcome Him into this time together. "My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God." 1 Samuel 2:1-2 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullgiving away the thing i wantedc78c33bf-4915-4e80-8927-44d0b8188478Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00003003https://216.73.216.191/allTagsgiving away the thing i wantedHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost opens the Word of God to the top of 1 Samuel. The book of 1 Samuel is full of God's goodness and purposefulness. We pray that through this episode you feel a revelation and a connection to the Spirit and that you are able to welcome Him into this time together. "My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God." 1 Samuel 2:1-2 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost opens the Word of God to the top of 1 Samuel. The book of 1 Samuel is full of God's goodness and purposefulness. We pray that through this episode you feel a revelation and a connection to the Spirit and that you are able to welcome Him into this time together. "My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God." 1 Samuel 2:1-2 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullgiving away the thing i wantedab6090d4-ee3a-4977-b905-f47f44a292e6Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 184: I Was Kidnapped Whilst Running The Entire Length Of Africa: Russ CookHe became the first person to run the full length of Africa—10,000 miles in 352 days—but just after day 100, Russ Cook, aka the Hardest Geezer, faced the toughest challenge of his life. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Russ found himself running through chaos, dodging violence, and literally outrunning men armed with machetes. With threats of kidnapping looming and his life on the line, he managed to escape and keep pushing forward. Months later, after enduring sandstorms in the Sahara, crossing rainforests, and navigating endless stretches of empty road, Russ finally completed his journey. Starting in Cape Agulhas, South Africa, and finishing in Tunisia, he covered the equivalent of 386 marathons. Throughout the journey, Russ faced life-threatening dangers—armed robberies, kidnappers, and harsh terrains. But the craziest part? After all those miles, he realised what he’d really been running from—and had to face it head on. His story isn’t just about running. It’s for anyone facing their fears, questioning their path, or trying to break free from what’s been holding them back—because that was him too. Russ unpacks all of this, and more, in his book HARDEST GEEZER: Mind Over Miles. Out now. Buy Russ’ Book Here:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hardest-Geezer-Mind-over-Miles/dp/1529945925/?maas=maas_adg_8E255B02CEB8C776ADC02ACF423C188A_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//TIVYc9ZjNu Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//JZiObXaBXNb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He became the first person to run the full length of Africa—10,000 miles in 352 days—but just after day 100, Russ Cook, aka the Hardest Geezer, faced the toughest challenge of his life. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Russ found himself running through chaos, dodging violence, and literally outrunning men armed with machetes. With threats of kidnapping looming and his life on the line, he managed to escape and keep pushing forward. Months later, after enduring sandstorms in the Sahara, crossing rainforests, and navigating endless stretches of empty road, Russ finally completed his journey. Starting in Cape Agulhas, South Africa, and finishing in Tunisia, he covered the equivalent of 386 marathons. Throughout the journey, Russ faced life-threatening dangers—armed robberies, kidnappers, and harsh terrains. But the craziest part? After all those miles, he realised what he’d really been running from—and had to face it head on. His story isn’t just about running. It’s for anyone facing their fears, questioning their path, or trying to break free from what’s been holding them back—because that was him too. Russ unpacks all of this, and more, in his book HARDEST GEEZER: Mind Over Miles. Out now. Buy Russ’ Book Here:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hardest-Geezer-Mind-over-Miles/dp/1529945925/?maas=maas_adg_8E255B02CEB8C776ADC02ACF423C188A_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//TIVYc9ZjNu Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//JZiObXaBXNb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 184: I Was Kidnapped Whilst Running The Entire Length Of Africa: Russ Cooke0d2b3b3-e4db-4219-af76-a8a97b2db003Fri, 25 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +00001132https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2024)75f313fd-97e9-4abc-9358-628fb250cb7cFri, 25 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Respect for Health (2024) Our health is a gift from God, and so we have a responsibility to care for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of caring for our health while also explaining that we cannot idolize our health and bodies as an absolute good. If we do idolize health, it can greatly distort the way we view the dignity of those around us. He also unpacks the virtue of temperance, defining it as, “doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2288-2291. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Our health is a gift from God, and so we have a responsibility to care for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of caring for our health while also explaining that we cannot idolize our health and bodies as an absolute good. If we do idolize health, it can greatly distort the way we view the dignity of those around us. He also unpacks the virtue of temperance, defining it as, “doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2288-2291. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 299: Respect for Health (2024)0e1f9945-9685-4e8c-896e-89051387a3c1Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Respect for Health (2024) Our health is a gift from God, and so we have a responsibility to care for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of caring for our health while also explaining that we cannot idolize our health and bodies as an absolute good. If we do idolize health, it can greatly distort the way we view the dignity of those around us. He also unpacks the virtue of temperance, defining it as, “doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2288-2291. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Our health is a gift from God, and so we have a responsibility to care for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of caring for our health while also explaining that we cannot idolize our health and bodies as an absolute good. If we do idolize health, it can greatly distort the way we view the dignity of those around us. He also unpacks the virtue of temperance, defining it as, “doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2288-2291. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 299: Respect for Health (2024)577c4f2b-03d4-47ea-9cce-aa80827f1e5bFri, 25 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2024)f9fc3a94-f4f1-4732-8a9c-34966f2c7380Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2024)f9df72df-e211-4b5a-aec9-f5494c53809fFri, 25 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2024)b90ea694-66f6-44dc-9b17-e762408232eaFri, 25 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDeleting Mrs. TrembleyWillow swallowed hard. Ever since Dad had helped her set up her newspaper route accounts on the computer, she worked diligently to keep them up to date. But now she hesitated as her finger hovered over the delete key. The account on the computer screen was that of one of her customers--Mrs. Trembley. The name glowed with a special brightness--or so it seemed to Willow. As she stared at it, she tried hard not to cry. "Mrs. Elizabeth C. Trembley, 288 Fox Street, Faris, Iowa," Willow murmured. She swallowed again and then punched the key. Mrs. Trembley's name and address disappeared, and the screen returned to the program's home page. The account was gone forever--just like Mrs. Trembley.A tear slid down Willow's cheek as Dad came into the room. "Willow, what's wrong?" he asked.Willow gulped. "I erased Mrs. Trembley." She gestured toward the computer as she brushed a tear away with the back of her hand. "I feel so sad about it, Dad. She was the nicest person on my paper route." Dad nodded and put a hand on Willow's shoulder. Mrs. Trembley had been a real friend to Willow, but the kind elderly lady had died of a heart attack a couple weeks earlier. "When I pushed the delete button, I felt like I was erasing Mrs. Trembley's life," Willow said faintly."You told me Mrs. Trembley was a Christian, didn't you?" asked Dad.Willow nodded. "She said she trusted in Jesus when she was a little girl.""Then Mrs. Trembley is safe with the Lord," Dad said. "Her name is written in the Book of Life--God's record of all those who have been saved by Jesus and will live with Him forever--and it will never be deleted." Dad gave Willow a hug. "You deleted Mrs. Trembley's name from the computer, but no one will ever erase her name from God's records. She's with Jesus now, and one day He will raise her from the dead.""I know." Willow smiled as she thought about that. She sighed, but she felt a bit better. "I'm glad. And I know I'll see Mrs. Trembley again someday, because my name is written in God's book too."–Carol J. Brookman

Willow swallowed hard. Ever since Dad had helped her set up her newspaper route accounts on the computer, she worked diligently to keep them up to date. But now she hesitated as her finger hovered over the delete key. The account on the computer screen was that of one of her customers--Mrs. Trembley. The name glowed with a special brightness--or so it seemed to Willow. As she stared at it, she tried hard not to cry. "Mrs. Elizabeth C. Trembley, 288 Fox Street, Faris, Iowa," Willow murmured. She swallowed again and then punched the key. Mrs. Trembley's name and address disappeared, and the screen returned to the program's home page. The account was gone forever--just like Mrs. Trembley.A tear slid down Willow's cheek as Dad came into the room. "Willow, what's wrong?" he asked.Willow gulped. "I erased Mrs. Trembley." She gestured toward the computer as she brushed a tear away with the back of her hand. "I feel so sad about it, Dad. She was the nicest person on my paper route." Dad nodded and put a hand on Willow's shoulder. Mrs. Trembley had been a real friend to Willow, but the kind elderly lady had died of a heart attack a couple weeks earlier. "When I pushed the delete button, I felt like I was erasing Mrs. Trembley's life," Willow said faintly."You told me Mrs. Trembley was a Christian, didn't you?" asked Dad.Willow nodded. "She said she trusted in Jesus when she was a little girl.""Then Mrs. Trembley is safe with the Lord," Dad said. "Her name is written in the Book of Life--God's record of all those who have been saved by Jesus and will live with Him forever--and it will never be deleted." Dad gave Willow a hug. "You deleted Mrs. Trembley's name from the computer, but no one will ever erase her name from God's records. She's with Jesus now, and one day He will raise her from the dead.""I know." Willow smiled as she thought about that. She sighed, but she felt a bit better. "I'm glad. And I know I'll see Mrs. Trembley again someday, because my name is written in God's book too."–Carol J. Brookman

Deleting Mrs. Trembley4906ef5a-32f6-47f3-8f9e-bd39aec31cf0Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Deleting Mrs. Trembley Bible Reading: Revelation 21:22-27 Willow swallowed hard. Ever since Dad had helped her set up her newspaper route accounts on the computer, she worked diligently to keep them up to date. But now she hesitated as her finger hovered over the delete key. The account on the computer screen was that of one of her customers–Mrs. Trembley. The name glowed with a special brightness–or so it seemed to Willow. As she stared at it, she tried hard not to cry. “Mrs. Elizabeth C. Trembley, 288 Fox Street, Faris, Iowa,” Willow murmured. She swallowed again and then punched the key. Mrs. Trembley’s name and address disappeared, and the screen returned to the program’s home page. The account was gone forever–just like Mrs. Trembley. A tear slid down Willow’s cheek as Dad came into the room. “Willow, what’s wrong?” he asked. Willow gulped. “I erased Mrs. Trembley.” She gestured toward the computer as she brushed a tear away with the back of her hand. “I feel so sad about it, Dad. She was the nicest person on my paper route.” Dad nodded and put a hand on Willow’s shoulder. Mrs. Trembley had been a real friend to Willow, but the kind elderly lady had died of a heart attack a couple weeks earlier. “When I pushed the delete button, I felt like I was erasing Mrs. Trembley’s life,” Willow said faintly. “You told me Mrs. Trembley was a Christian, didn’t you?” asked Dad. Willow nodded. “She said she trusted in Jesus when she was a little girl.” “Then Mrs. Trembley is safe with the Lord,” Dad said. “Her name is written in the Book of Life–God’s record of all those who have been saved by Jesus and will live with Him forever–and it will never be deleted.” Dad gave Willow a hug. “You deleted Mrs. Trembley’s name from the computer, but no one will ever erase her name from God’s records. She’s with Jesus now, and one day He will raise her from the dead.” “I know.” Willow smiled as she thought about that. She sighed, but she felt a bit better. “I’m glad. And I know I’ll see Mrs. Trembley again someday, because my name is written in God’s book too.” –Carol J. Brookman How About You?Is your name written in God’s record book–the Book of Life? If it is, it will never be erased. He will never forget you or abandon you–Jesus has given you eternal life with Him and will always be with you, no matter what. If you haven’t yet trusted in Jesus, do it today. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Then your name will be written in the Book of Life for all eternity. Today’s Key Verse:Nothing impure will ever enter [heaven]… but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life. (NIV) (Revelation 21:27) Today’s Key Thought:Those who trust Jesus have eternal life

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:22-27 Willow swallowed hard. Ever since Dad had helped her set up her newspaper route accounts on the computer, she worked diligently to keep them up to date. But now she hesitated as her finger hovered over the delete key. The account on the computer screen was that of one of her customers–Mrs. Trembley. The name glowed with a special brightness–or so it seemed to Willow. As she stared at it, she tried hard not to cry. “Mrs. Elizabeth C. Trembley, 288 Fox Street, Faris, Iowa,” Willow murmured. She swallowed again and then punched the key. Mrs. Trembley’s name and address disappeared, and the screen returned to the program’s home page. The account was gone forever–just like Mrs. Trembley. A tear slid down Willow’s cheek as Dad came into the room. “Willow, what’s wrong?” he asked. Willow gulped. “I erased Mrs. Trembley.” She gestured toward the computer as she brushed a tear away with the back of her hand. “I feel so sad about it, Dad. She was the nicest person on my paper route.” Dad nodded and put a hand on Willow’s shoulder. Mrs. Trembley had been a real friend to Willow, but the kind elderly lady had died of a heart attack a couple weeks earlier. “When I pushed the delete button, I felt like I was erasing Mrs. Trembley’s life,” Willow said faintly. “You told me Mrs. Trembley was a Christian, didn’t you?” asked Dad. Willow nodded. “She said she trusted in Jesus when she was a little girl.” “Then Mrs. Trembley is safe with the Lord,” Dad said. “Her name is written in the Book of Life–God’s record of all those who have been saved by Jesus and will live with Him forever–and it will never be deleted.” Dad gave Willow a hug. “You deleted Mrs. Trembley’s name from the computer, but no one will ever erase her name from God’s records. She’s with Jesus now, and one day He will raise her from the dead.” “I know.” Willow smiled as she thought about that. She sighed, but she felt a bit better. “I’m glad. And I know I’ll see Mrs. Trembley again someday, because my name is written in God’s book too.” –Carol J. Brookman How About You?Is your name written in God’s record book–the Book of Life? If it is, it will never be erased. He will never forget you or abandon you–Jesus has given you eternal life with Him and will always be with you, no matter what. If you haven’t yet trusted in Jesus, do it today. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Then your name will be written in the Book of Life for all eternity. Today’s Key Verse:Nothing impure will ever enter [heaven]… but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life. (NIV) (Revelation 21:27) Today’s Key Thought:Those who trust Jesus have eternal life

Deleting Mrs. Trembley 1988e6cc-5270-4c99-8d9e-f05b2248948fFri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Easy Way(s) to Pray the Rosary Do you pray the rosary? If you do, you might find it difficult at times, or experience dryness in prayer. It&#39;s important to persevere in this devotion—but how? Fr. Mike has dealt with the same difficulties in prayer, and these are his top tips for keeping up with the holy rosary.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you pray the rosary? If you do, you might find it difficult at times, or experience dryness in prayer. It&#39;s important to persevere in this devotion—but how? Fr. Mike has dealt with the same difficulties in prayer, and these are his top tips for keeping up with the holy rosary.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Easy Way(s) to Pray the Rosary6593014f-8efd-4525-8865-f390be3225ecThu, 24 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Easy Way(s) to Pray the Rosary Do you pray the rosary? If you do, you might find it difficult at times, or experience dryness in prayer. It&#39;s important to persevere in this devotion—but how? Fr. Mike has dealt with the same difficulties in prayer, and these are his top tips for keeping up with the holy rosary.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you pray the rosary? If you do, you might find it difficult at times, or experience dryness in prayer. It&#39;s important to persevere in this devotion—but how? Fr. Mike has dealt with the same difficulties in prayer, and these are his top tips for keeping up with the holy rosary.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Easy Way(s) to Pray the Rosary9c9e2bcd-316a-4120-8982-dff4b21e37aaThu, 24 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Wicked Truth of HalloweenThere has been a growing obsession with Halloween and horror in recent years. Halloween is now America's 2nd largest commercial holiday, and its fascination does not appear to be in decline. When you consider the argument of this festival's pagan roots, Catholics are often left confused. Today John Heinen, Sam Guzman, and Devin Schadt discuss the Catholic origins of Halloween as well as Hallowstide, and explain what we, as men, can do with our families and neighbors to take back Halloween. Inside of CG+, we also get to answer a question from a listener who is in his mid-30s, unmarried, and wondering what to do to improve his seemingly hopeless life circumstances. If you have a question for us to answer on the show please send a voice recording or written out a question to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. 🎉 FREE ROSARY FOR ALL NEW ANNUAL MEMBERS - Join CG+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 181 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON Civic Duty with Guest Expert, Dr. Robert George, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 17 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There has been a growing obsession with Halloween and horror in recent years. Halloween is now America's 2nd largest commercial holiday, and its fascination does not appear to be in decline. When you consider the argument of this festival's pagan roots, Catholics are often left confused. Today John Heinen, Sam Guzman, and Devin Schadt discuss the Catholic origins of Halloween as well as Hallowstide, and explain what we, as men, can do with our families and neighbors to take back Halloween. Inside of CG+, we also get to answer a question from a listener who is in his mid-30s, unmarried, and wondering what to do to improve his seemingly hopeless life circumstances. If you have a question for us to answer on the show please send a voice recording or written out a question to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. 🎉 FREE ROSARY FOR ALL NEW ANNUAL MEMBERS - Join CG+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 181 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON Civic Duty with Guest Expert, Dr. Robert George, now available. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 17 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Wicked Truth of Halloween5fd6da95-033d-4097-a944-726c759cac65Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +00003804https://216.73.216.191/allTags#890 - 1 Maccabees 4:1-34 – First VictoriesThis episode is part 4 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas avoids an ambush and defeats the first two major invasions by Lysias. They celebrate this victory over a larger army. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-4-first-victories/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 4 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Judas avoids an ambush and defeats the first two major invasions by Lysias. They celebrate this victory over a larger army. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-4-first-victories/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#890 - 1 Maccabees 4:1-34 – First Victories3995dbf4-59aa-4be6-bad8-f5ae5f8d14a7Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000604https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBrain Doctor: These Popular Sports Are Causing Brain Damage & The NFL Is Keeping This Devastating Disease Quiet!What is killing young athletes at the peak of physical performance? A medical bank of over 1,000 brains and 30 years of study shine a spotlight on the cause  Dr Ann McKee is a world-renowned neurologist and the Director of Boston University’s CTE and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centres. She leads groundbreaking research on the fatal neurodegenerative disease known as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). In this conversation, Dr Ann and Steven discuss topics such as, the devastating symptoms of CTE, how young athletes are at risk of CTE, why the NFL are keeping the disease a secret, and the health risks of heading a football.  00:00 Intro 02:14 Ann McKee's Mission on CTE 03:37 What Is CTE? 05:05 Sports Most Likely to Cause CTE 06:06 How Fragile Is the Human Brain? 06:41 What Ann McKee Does in Her Research 07:15 The First Time Ann Saw a Brain with CTE 10:39 How Many Athletes Have CTE? 12:26 How CTE Affects Daily Life 13:58 Young Athletes Impacted by CTE 14:33 Wyatt Bramwell’s Story: A Tragic Case of CTE 18:08 When Do Signs of CTE First Appear? 21:21 How Does CTE Develop in the Brain? 23:48 Jeff Astle: CTE in Soccer 24:45 Challenges in Raising Awareness About CTE 27:42 The NFL's Contact With Ann McKee 28:17 The NFL’s Early Reactions to CTE 30:01 The Impact of CTE on Families 30:29 Why Ann McKee Cares About the Families 32:26 The Pressure of Studying CTE 32:58 The NFL's Shift on CTE and Lawsuits 34:36 Owain Thomas: CTE Case Study 36:08 NFL Helmet Safety and CTE 37:51 The Four Stages of CTE Explained 40:22 Aaron Hernandez: The Link to CTE 44:28 Mike Webster's Battle with CTE 45:14 The Progress Ann McKee Wants to See in CTE Research 46:17 Do We Really Need Contact in Sports? 50:18 Preventing Alzheimer’s Through Brain Health 53:16 Are Brain Diseases Like CTE Increasing? 53:46 How Inflammation in the Brain Worsens Diseases 56:50 Ann McKee’s Advice for Parents of Young Athletes 58:22 Ann’s Message to the NFL and Sports Organisations 59:33 The Final Question: What's Next for CTE Research? Follow Dr Ann:  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/NF8SldoeUNb  Boston University’s CTE Center - https://g2ul0.app.link/tXabKUpeUNb  You can view the brain scan of advanced CTE, here: https://linktr.ee/diaryofaceostudies  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs - linkedin/doac ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is killing young athletes at the peak of physical performance? A medical bank of over 1,000 brains and 30 years of study shine a spotlight on the cause  Dr Ann McKee is a world-renowned neurologist and the Director of Boston University’s CTE and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centres. She leads groundbreaking research on the fatal neurodegenerative disease known as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). In this conversation, Dr Ann and Steven discuss topics such as, the devastating symptoms of CTE, how young athletes are at risk of CTE, why the NFL are keeping the disease a secret, and the health risks of heading a football.  00:00 Intro 02:14 Ann McKee's Mission on CTE 03:37 What Is CTE? 05:05 Sports Most Likely to Cause CTE 06:06 How Fragile Is the Human Brain? 06:41 What Ann McKee Does in Her Research 07:15 The First Time Ann Saw a Brain with CTE 10:39 How Many Athletes Have CTE? 12:26 How CTE Affects Daily Life 13:58 Young Athletes Impacted by CTE 14:33 Wyatt Bramwell’s Story: A Tragic Case of CTE 18:08 When Do Signs of CTE First Appear? 21:21 How Does CTE Develop in the Brain? 23:48 Jeff Astle: CTE in Soccer 24:45 Challenges in Raising Awareness About CTE 27:42 The NFL's Contact With Ann McKee 28:17 The NFL’s Early Reactions to CTE 30:01 The Impact of CTE on Families 30:29 Why Ann McKee Cares About the Families 32:26 The Pressure of Studying CTE 32:58 The NFL's Shift on CTE and Lawsuits 34:36 Owain Thomas: CTE Case Study 36:08 NFL Helmet Safety and CTE 37:51 The Four Stages of CTE Explained 40:22 Aaron Hernandez: The Link to CTE 44:28 Mike Webster's Battle with CTE 45:14 The Progress Ann McKee Wants to See in CTE Research 46:17 Do We Really Need Contact in Sports? 50:18 Preventing Alzheimer’s Through Brain Health 53:16 Are Brain Diseases Like CTE Increasing? 53:46 How Inflammation in the Brain Worsens Diseases 56:50 Ann McKee’s Advice for Parents of Young Athletes 58:22 Ann’s Message to the NFL and Sports Organisations 59:33 The Final Question: What's Next for CTE Research? Follow Dr Ann:  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/NF8SldoeUNb  Boston University’s CTE Center - https://g2ul0.app.link/tXabKUpeUNb  You can view the brain scan of advanced CTE, here: https://linktr.ee/diaryofaceostudies  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs - linkedin/doac ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with code BARTLETT10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBrain Doctor: These Popular Sports Are Causing Brain Damage & The NFL Is Keeping This Devastating Disease Quiet!8883b414-2972-4867-ad55-90d495eed13dThu, 24 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +00003859https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: The Gift of Life (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 298: The Gift of Life (2024)48694c92-aa46-446e-863e-035e557a9309Thu, 24 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: The Gift of Life (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 298: The Gift of Life (2024)8e8d1816-255e-45b1-ad7d-5f8f4cd2b488Thu, 24 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: The Gift of Life (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 298: The Gift of Life (2024)753039f4-862b-4c13-91b1-1bac2d80108dThu, 24 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: The Gift of Life (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 298: The Gift of Life (2024)2811ac9a-454a-4e20-a36b-9ac409c1f88cThu, 24 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Tough ShellTAP! TAP! TAP! Two hammers thudded on the walnut shells. Ben and his dad were stripping the thick outer shells from nuts they had gathered in the woods. "Ugh!" exclaimed Ben, looking at the stains on his gloves. "It was fun picking these up, but they sure are messy!""Sure are," said Dad. "But just think how good Grandma's black walnut cake will taste when she uses these. It will be worth all the effort."As they continued working, Ben talked about school. "Did I tell you about the new kid in my class, Dad? His name is Collin, and he's weird!""Why do you say that?" asked Dad. "He always talks too loud, and he thinks he's such a tough guy," replied Ben. "I just don't like him."Dad worked in silence for a while. Then he picked up another walnut and held it out. "Maybe Collin is like this nut.""Yeah--a tough nut to crack!" said Ben."You don't know him very well yet, do you?" said Dad. He tapped the nut with his hammer. "Walnuts grow with this soft, spongy covering, and after we take that off, there's still a hard shell, so we can't see the good nutmeat on the inside. Collin may be like that. He may be quite different from who you think he is."Ben frowned. "You mean he may just be putting on a tough act?""It's important to try and see others as God sees them," Dad said. "God loves each and every one of us, and He knows exactly what our hearts look like. When people are afraid or insecure, they sometimes act tough to hide their feelings." Dad finished removing the outer shell from the nut. "Have you ever done that?" "I don't know," said Ben. "Maybe." Dad nodded. "Well, with God's help, maybe you could get past Collin's outer shell. When you see him as someone God loves--someone Jesus died on the cross to save--it will help you be more patient and understanding as you get to know him. Then see what God does in both of you."Ben considered how he could get to know Collin better. "He was watching us play soccer at recess," Ben said. "Maybe he'd want to join us."–Judith K. Boogaart

TAP! TAP! TAP! Two hammers thudded on the walnut shells. Ben and his dad were stripping the thick outer shells from nuts they had gathered in the woods. "Ugh!" exclaimed Ben, looking at the stains on his gloves. "It was fun picking these up, but they sure are messy!""Sure are," said Dad. "But just think how good Grandma's black walnut cake will taste when she uses these. It will be worth all the effort."As they continued working, Ben talked about school. "Did I tell you about the new kid in my class, Dad? His name is Collin, and he's weird!""Why do you say that?" asked Dad. "He always talks too loud, and he thinks he's such a tough guy," replied Ben. "I just don't like him."Dad worked in silence for a while. Then he picked up another walnut and held it out. "Maybe Collin is like this nut.""Yeah--a tough nut to crack!" said Ben."You don't know him very well yet, do you?" said Dad. He tapped the nut with his hammer. "Walnuts grow with this soft, spongy covering, and after we take that off, there's still a hard shell, so we can't see the good nutmeat on the inside. Collin may be like that. He may be quite different from who you think he is."Ben frowned. "You mean he may just be putting on a tough act?""It's important to try and see others as God sees them," Dad said. "God loves each and every one of us, and He knows exactly what our hearts look like. When people are afraid or insecure, they sometimes act tough to hide their feelings." Dad finished removing the outer shell from the nut. "Have you ever done that?" "I don't know," said Ben. "Maybe." Dad nodded. "Well, with God's help, maybe you could get past Collin's outer shell. When you see him as someone God loves--someone Jesus died on the cross to save--it will help you be more patient and understanding as you get to know him. Then see what God does in both of you."Ben considered how he could get to know Collin better. "He was watching us play soccer at recess," Ben said. "Maybe he'd want to join us."–Judith K. Boogaart

A Tough Shell9f0f9840-b5ae-4902-9adf-d4cdd97254b1Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Tough Shell Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 16:6-13; John 3:16-17 TAP! TAP! TAP! Two hammers thudded on the walnut shells. Ben and his dad were stripping the thick outer shells from nuts they had gathered in the woods. “Ugh!” exclaimed Ben, looking at the stains on his gloves. “It was fun picking these up, but they sure are messy!” “Sure are,” said Dad. “But just think how good Grandma’s black walnut cake will taste when she uses these. It will be worth all the effort.” As they continued working, Ben talked about school. “Did I tell you about the new kid in my class, Dad? His name is Collin, and he’s weird!” “Why do you say that?” asked Dad. “He always talks too loud, and he thinks he’s such a tough guy,” replied Ben. “I just don’t like him.” Dad worked in silence for a while. Then he picked up another walnut and held it out. “Maybe Collin is like this nut.” “Yeah–a tough nut to crack!” said Ben. “You don’t know him very well yet, do you?” said Dad. He tapped the nut with his hammer. “Walnuts grow with this soft, spongy covering, and after we take that off, there’s still a hard shell, so we can’t see the good nutmeat on the inside. Collin may be like that. He may be quite different from who you think he is.” Ben frowned. “You mean he may just be putting on a tough act?” “It’s important to try and see others as God sees them,” Dad said. “God loves each and every one of us, and He knows exactly what our hearts look like. When people are afraid or insecure, they sometimes act tough to hide their feelings.” Dad finished removing the outer shell from the nut. “Have you ever done that?” “I don’t know,” said Ben. “Maybe.” Dad nodded. “Well, with God’s help, maybe you could get past Collin’s outer shell. When you see him as someone God loves–someone Jesus died on the cross to save–it will help you be more patient and understanding as you get to know him. Then see what God does in both of you.” Ben considered how he could get to know Collin better. “He was watching us play soccer at recess,” Ben said. “Maybe he’d want to join us.” –Judith K. Boogaart How About You?Do you have trouble liking someone because of how they act? It’s possible they act that way to hide their fear or insecurity from others. Trust God to help you see that person the way He does. Remember that He loves them just like He loves you. He knows what’s in each person’s heart, and He can work through your love and kindness to change hearts and lives. Today’s Key Verse:Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. (NIV) (Ephesians 4:2) Today’s Key Thought:Look at others with love

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 16:6-13; John 3:16-17 TAP! TAP! TAP! Two hammers thudded on the walnut shells. Ben and his dad were stripping the thick outer shells from nuts they had gathered in the woods. “Ugh!” exclaimed Ben, looking at the stains on his gloves. “It was fun picking these up, but they sure are messy!” “Sure are,” said Dad. “But just think how good Grandma’s black walnut cake will taste when she uses these. It will be worth all the effort.” As they continued working, Ben talked about school. “Did I tell you about the new kid in my class, Dad? His name is Collin, and he’s weird!” “Why do you say that?” asked Dad. “He always talks too loud, and he thinks he’s such a tough guy,” replied Ben. “I just don’t like him.” Dad worked in silence for a while. Then he picked up another walnut and held it out. “Maybe Collin is like this nut.” “Yeah–a tough nut to crack!” said Ben. “You don’t know him very well yet, do you?” said Dad. He tapped the nut with his hammer. “Walnuts grow with this soft, spongy covering, and after we take that off, there’s still a hard shell, so we can’t see the good nutmeat on the inside. Collin may be like that. He may be quite different from who you think he is.” Ben frowned. “You mean he may just be putting on a tough act?” “It’s important to try and see others as God sees them,” Dad said. “God loves each and every one of us, and He knows exactly what our hearts look like. When people are afraid or insecure, they sometimes act tough to hide their feelings.” Dad finished removing the outer shell from the nut. “Have you ever done that?” “I don’t know,” said Ben. “Maybe.” Dad nodded. “Well, with God’s help, maybe you could get past Collin’s outer shell. When you see him as someone God loves–someone Jesus died on the cross to save–it will help you be more patient and understanding as you get to know him. Then see what God does in both of you.” Ben considered how he could get to know Collin better. “He was watching us play soccer at recess,” Ben said. “Maybe he’d want to join us.” –Judith K. Boogaart How About You?Do you have trouble liking someone because of how they act? It’s possible they act that way to hide their fear or insecurity from others. Trust God to help you see that person the way He does. Remember that He loves them just like He loves you. He knows what’s in each person’s heart, and He can work through your love and kindness to change hearts and lives. Today’s Key Verse:Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. (NIV) (Ephesians 4:2) Today’s Key Thought:Look at others with love

A Tough Shell beb569fa-3777-4d83-8ff7-8e2864567fa4Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Strange Happenings On The Set of NefariousNefarious writers and producers, Chuck and Cary share the strange occurrences from the set.

Nefarious writers and producers, Chuck and Cary share the strange occurrences from the set.

fullThe Strange Happenings On The Set of Nefariousfa0383e8-147a-4592-b61b-762ee6adc156Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#349: Rejoice in our SufferingsRomans 5:1-6. In today’s episode, we dive into the topic of suffering since some of you have been requesting this. Now, there is A LOT to teach kids about suffering  and we are only covering 1 sliver of this so make sure to address any questions they have since we can’t cover it all in 1 episode.   We’ll talk about what suffering is, what the Bible says about it, and how even difficult times can help us grow in our faith. We'll also hear from Paul, who faced many challenges like shipwrecks and imprisonment, and yet, told us why we are to rejoice in our sufferings. Kids will hear how suffering can produce endurance, character, and hope, and hear an encouraging example from nature about wildfires and new growth.   To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Romans 5:1-6. In today’s episode, we dive into the topic of suffering since some of you have been requesting this. Now, there is A LOT to teach kids about suffering  and we are only covering 1 sliver of this so make sure to address any questions they have since we can’t cover it all in 1 episode.   We’ll talk about what suffering is, what the Bible says about it, and how even difficult times can help us grow in our faith. We'll also hear from Paul, who faced many challenges like shipwrecks and imprisonment, and yet, told us why we are to rejoice in our sufferings. Kids will hear how suffering can produce endurance, character, and hope, and hear an encouraging example from nature about wildfires and new growth.   To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#349: Rejoice in our Sufferingsbde94fe1-fa96-4104-b637-baeaa4801ffcWed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000577https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2024) As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2024)ce89fb23-e196-4845-a361-4cb82c02b5d4Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: Respect for Others (2024) We have seen how harming ourselves or others physically is a violation of the fifth commandment, but how can causing harm to another’s virtue or integrity violate this commandment? Fr. Mike unpacks what scandal is and exactly how it is a violation of the fifth commandment. He emphasizes the gravity of scandal when it comes from those who, by nature, teach, and how vital it is for all of us, but especially teachers, to avoid contributing to scandal. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2284-2287. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have seen how harming ourselves or others physically is a violation of the fifth commandment, but how can causing harm to another’s virtue or integrity violate this commandment? Fr. Mike unpacks what scandal is and exactly how it is a violation of the fifth commandment. He emphasizes the gravity of scandal when it comes from those who, by nature, teach, and how vital it is for all of us, but especially teachers, to avoid contributing to scandal. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2284-2287. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 298: Respect for Others (2024)91e99159-c296-417e-9cdb-40b0867e4d59Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: The Cross of Suicide (2024) &quot;The cross of suicide is a violation of the fifth commandment that, tragically, many of us have been impacted by in our world today. Fr. Mike explains that we are stewards of the life that God has entrusted to us, not owners. Our lives are precious gifts, and we have a responsibility to care for them. He also emphasizes that we should not lose hope for the eternal salvation of those who take their own lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2280-2283. Listener discretion advised. This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact someone you can trust and/or contact the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24 hours everyday). You are loved, you are beautiful, and you are absolutely irreplaceable.&quot; This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

&quot;The cross of suicide is a violation of the fifth commandment that, tragically, many of us have been impacted by in our world today. Fr. Mike explains that we are stewards of the life that God has entrusted to us, not owners. Our lives are precious gifts, and we have a responsibility to care for them. He also emphasizes that we should not lose hope for the eternal salvation of those who take their own lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2280-2283. Listener discretion advised. This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact someone you can trust and/or contact the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24 hours everyday). You are loved, you are beautiful, and you are absolutely irreplaceable.&quot; This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 297: The Cross of Suicide (2024)5813b236-afbe-4170-b8ad-a7c45124756aWed, 23 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: The Cross of Suicide (2024) &quot;The cross of suicide is a violation of the fifth commandment that, tragically, many of us have been impacted by in our world today. Fr. Mike explains that we are stewards of the life that God has entrusted to us, not owners. Our lives are precious gifts, and we have a responsibility to care for them. He also emphasizes that we should not lose hope for the eternal salvation of those who take their own lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2280-2283. Listener discretion advised. This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact someone you can trust and/or contact the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24 hours everyday). You are loved, you are beautiful, and you are absolutely irreplaceable.&quot; This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

&quot;The cross of suicide is a violation of the fifth commandment that, tragically, many of us have been impacted by in our world today. Fr. Mike explains that we are stewards of the life that God has entrusted to us, not owners. Our lives are precious gifts, and we have a responsibility to care for them. He also emphasizes that we should not lose hope for the eternal salvation of those who take their own lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2280-2283. Listener discretion advised. This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact someone you can trust and/or contact the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24 hours everyday). You are loved, you are beautiful, and you are absolutely irreplaceable.&quot; This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 297: The Cross of Suicide (2024)9f89b4b4-2ab6-4044-bff7-180ad554e0adWed, 23 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: Respect for Others (2024) We have seen how harming ourselves or others physically is a violation of the fifth commandment, but how can causing harm to another’s virtue or integrity violate this commandment? Fr. Mike unpacks what scandal is and exactly how it is a violation of the fifth commandment. He emphasizes the gravity of scandal when it comes from those who, by nature, teach, and how vital it is for all of us, but especially teachers, to avoid contributing to scandal. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2284-2287. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have seen how harming ourselves or others physically is a violation of the fifth commandment, but how can causing harm to another’s virtue or integrity violate this commandment? Fr. Mike unpacks what scandal is and exactly how it is a violation of the fifth commandment. He emphasizes the gravity of scandal when it comes from those who, by nature, teach, and how vital it is for all of us, but especially teachers, to avoid contributing to scandal. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2284-2287. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 298: Respect for Others (2024)cc94b3fd-17c8-4f89-969e-0bfe59b84a62Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2024) As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2024)dbcafe94-1f88-478a-8f30-19c5a8692381Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2024) As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2024)48d87762-ab8e-449e-a7a1-a20e199ab1e3Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2024) As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2024)cb8bd0a2-681c-4c5f-a377-bc23f4d27845Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGoing with the Flow"Look at those jellyfish!" exclaimed Jude. "They look like tiny parachutes!" He leaned forward, watching the silky-looking jellyfish that were floating in one of the tanks at the aquarium. Ashlynn nudged her way closer. "Wow!" she cried. "Look at the colors--pink, white, blue, yellow, green, purple, and even some striped ones!"Dad was looking at the sign next to the popular exhibit. "When out of the water," he read out loud, "jellyfish look like a glob of jelly dripping from a spoon. Jellyfish are invertebrates. They have no backbone and no central brain."Jude came over to look at the sign. "It says they float by opening and closing their bodies like an umbrella. They hardly move unless a current comes along."That evening, the kids talked about the things they liked best of all at the aquarium. "Those jellyfish were so pretty," said Ashlynn. "It's cool how they just float along, going with the flow of the current.""It is cool how God created jellyfish to move that way, isn't it?" said Dad. "But it's important to remember that He didn't create us to be like that.""What do you mean?" asked Ashlynn."Sometimes we just want to go along with what's going on around us," replied Dad. "We go with the flow and don't think for ourselves." "Oh." Ashlynn bit her lip. "Kind of like what I did when Brielle and Rachel were over yesterday."Dad raised his eyebrows. "Really? What did you do?""Brielle and Rachel were making fun of Naomi, and I just went along with it and laughed at whatever they said." Ashlynn sighed. "Brielle and Rachel are really popular at school, and lately they've been wanting to hang out with me, so I didn't want to…" Her voice trailed off.Dad gave a sympathetic nod. "We all do things like that sometimes, which is why we need to remember that God didn't make us like jellyfish with no backbone. Because we trust in Jesus, God has made us His children and given us the power to love others and do what's right. When those around us do things that are hurtful and wrong, we don't have to go along with them. Instead, we can trust God to help us love others the way He does and stand up for them."–Lucinda J. Rollings

"Look at those jellyfish!" exclaimed Jude. "They look like tiny parachutes!" He leaned forward, watching the silky-looking jellyfish that were floating in one of the tanks at the aquarium. Ashlynn nudged her way closer. "Wow!" she cried. "Look at the colors--pink, white, blue, yellow, green, purple, and even some striped ones!"Dad was looking at the sign next to the popular exhibit. "When out of the water," he read out loud, "jellyfish look like a glob of jelly dripping from a spoon. Jellyfish are invertebrates. They have no backbone and no central brain."Jude came over to look at the sign. "It says they float by opening and closing their bodies like an umbrella. They hardly move unless a current comes along."That evening, the kids talked about the things they liked best of all at the aquarium. "Those jellyfish were so pretty," said Ashlynn. "It's cool how they just float along, going with the flow of the current.""It is cool how God created jellyfish to move that way, isn't it?" said Dad. "But it's important to remember that He didn't create us to be like that.""What do you mean?" asked Ashlynn."Sometimes we just want to go along with what's going on around us," replied Dad. "We go with the flow and don't think for ourselves." "Oh." Ashlynn bit her lip. "Kind of like what I did when Brielle and Rachel were over yesterday."Dad raised his eyebrows. "Really? What did you do?""Brielle and Rachel were making fun of Naomi, and I just went along with it and laughed at whatever they said." Ashlynn sighed. "Brielle and Rachel are really popular at school, and lately they've been wanting to hang out with me, so I didn't want to…" Her voice trailed off.Dad gave a sympathetic nod. "We all do things like that sometimes, which is why we need to remember that God didn't make us like jellyfish with no backbone. Because we trust in Jesus, God has made us His children and given us the power to love others and do what's right. When those around us do things that are hurtful and wrong, we don't have to go along with them. Instead, we can trust God to help us love others the way He does and stand up for them."–Lucinda J. Rollings

Going with the Flow896e792d-4b29-42be-8ecc-f65fa1cd0efcWed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Going with the Flow Bible Reading: Titus 2:11-15 “Look at those jellyfish!” exclaimed Jude. “They look like tiny parachutes!” He leaned forward, watching the silky-looking jellyfish that were floating in one of the tanks at the aquarium. Ashlynn nudged her way closer. “Wow!” she cried. “Look at the colors–pink, white, blue, yellow, green, purple, and even some striped ones!” Dad was looking at the sign next to the popular exhibit. “When out of the water,” he read out loud, “jellyfish look like a glob of jelly dripping from a spoon. Jellyfish are invertebrates. They have no backbone and no central brain.” Jude came over to look at the sign. “It says they float by opening and closing their bodies like an umbrella. They hardly move unless a current comes along.” That evening, the kids talked about the things they liked best of all at the aquarium. “Those jellyfish were so pretty,” said Ashlynn. “It’s cool how they just float along, going with the flow of the current.” “It is cool how God created jellyfish to move that way, isn’t it?” said Dad. “But it’s important to remember that He didn’t create us to be like that.” “What do you mean?” asked Ashlynn. “Sometimes we just want to go along with what’s going on around us,” replied Dad. “We go with the flow and don’t think for ourselves.” “Oh.” Ashlynn bit her lip. “Kind of like what I did when Brielle and Rachel were over yesterday.” Dad raised his eyebrows. “Really? What did you do?” “Brielle and Rachel were making fun of Naomi, and I just went along with it and laughed at whatever they said.” Ashlynn sighed. “Brielle and Rachel are really popular at school, and lately they’ve been wanting to hang out with me, so I didn’t want to…” Her voice trailed off. Dad gave a sympathetic nod. “We all do things like that sometimes, which is why we need to remember that God didn’t make us like jellyfish with no backbone. Because we trust in Jesus, God has made us His children and given us the power to love others and do what’s right. When those around us do things that are hurtful and wrong, we don’t have to go along with them. Instead, we can trust God to help us love others the way He does and stand up for them.” –Lucinda J. Rollings How About You?Do you hold true to what is right? Do you defend those who are treated unkindly–even when it means standing up to your friends? Or do you just go with the flow? God didn’t make you to be like a jellyfish–He gave you both a backbone and a brain! And if you know Jesus, you also have the power to obey Him and show His love to others. Trust Him to fill you with His boldness to do what is right, even when it’s hard. Today’s Key Verse:[God’s grace] teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives. (NIV) (Titus 2:12) Today’s Key Thought:Stand for what is right

Bible Reading: Titus 2:11-15 “Look at those jellyfish!” exclaimed Jude. “They look like tiny parachutes!” He leaned forward, watching the silky-looking jellyfish that were floating in one of the tanks at the aquarium. Ashlynn nudged her way closer. “Wow!” she cried. “Look at the colors–pink, white, blue, yellow, green, purple, and even some striped ones!” Dad was looking at the sign next to the popular exhibit. “When out of the water,” he read out loud, “jellyfish look like a glob of jelly dripping from a spoon. Jellyfish are invertebrates. They have no backbone and no central brain.” Jude came over to look at the sign. “It says they float by opening and closing their bodies like an umbrella. They hardly move unless a current comes along.” That evening, the kids talked about the things they liked best of all at the aquarium. “Those jellyfish were so pretty,” said Ashlynn. “It’s cool how they just float along, going with the flow of the current.” “It is cool how God created jellyfish to move that way, isn’t it?” said Dad. “But it’s important to remember that He didn’t create us to be like that.” “What do you mean?” asked Ashlynn. “Sometimes we just want to go along with what’s going on around us,” replied Dad. “We go with the flow and don’t think for ourselves.” “Oh.” Ashlynn bit her lip. “Kind of like what I did when Brielle and Rachel were over yesterday.” Dad raised his eyebrows. “Really? What did you do?” “Brielle and Rachel were making fun of Naomi, and I just went along with it and laughed at whatever they said.” Ashlynn sighed. “Brielle and Rachel are really popular at school, and lately they’ve been wanting to hang out with me, so I didn’t want to…” Her voice trailed off. Dad gave a sympathetic nod. “We all do things like that sometimes, which is why we need to remember that God didn’t make us like jellyfish with no backbone. Because we trust in Jesus, God has made us His children and given us the power to love others and do what’s right. When those around us do things that are hurtful and wrong, we don’t have to go along with them. Instead, we can trust God to help us love others the way He does and stand up for them.” –Lucinda J. Rollings How About You?Do you hold true to what is right? Do you defend those who are treated unkindly–even when it means standing up to your friends? Or do you just go with the flow? God didn’t make you to be like a jellyfish–He gave you both a backbone and a brain! And if you know Jesus, you also have the power to obey Him and show His love to others. Trust Him to fill you with His boldness to do what is right, even when it’s hard. Today’s Key Verse:[God’s grace] teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives. (NIV) (Titus 2:12) Today’s Key Thought:Stand for what is right

Going with the Flow 7d52267a-9251-4915-a5a8-09c5a5a9abefWed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: Know Your Heart (2024) As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 296: Know Your Heart (2024)1d8f63bf-988e-43dd-9c8b-62ec2b1420a7Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: The Sin of Euthanasia (2024) We continue our examination of the fifth commandment, taking a closer look at the sin of euthanasia. Fr. Mike emphasizes that whatever the motive, the action of ending a life in order to eliminate suffering is still a sin. He also emphasizes that palliative care, however, is an important and special form of charity and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2276-2279. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the fifth commandment, taking a closer look at the sin of euthanasia. Fr. Mike emphasizes that whatever the motive, the action of ending a life in order to eliminate suffering is still a sin. He also emphasizes that palliative care, however, is an important and special form of charity and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2276-2279. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 296: The Sin of Euthanasia (2024)2e5feb74-d022-40f1-bbbc-19d1a5eaeb53Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: The Sin of Euthanasia (2024) We continue our examination of the fifth commandment, taking a closer look at the sin of euthanasia. Fr. Mike emphasizes that whatever the motive, the action of ending a life in order to eliminate suffering is still a sin. He also emphasizes that palliative care, however, is an important and special form of charity and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2276-2279. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the fifth commandment, taking a closer look at the sin of euthanasia. Fr. Mike emphasizes that whatever the motive, the action of ending a life in order to eliminate suffering is still a sin. He also emphasizes that palliative care, however, is an important and special form of charity and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2276-2279. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 296: The Sin of Euthanasia (2024)a882676b-657f-4b60-9814-049236612d2fTue, 22 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: Know Your Heart (2024) As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 296: Know Your Heart (2024)11730b5d-235a-4183-ae26-99d161c5eea8Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: Know Your Heart (2024) As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 296: Know Your Heart (2024)b9f70999-3bdc-423e-aee0-9b2297eca940Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: Know Your Heart (2024) As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 296: Know Your Heart (2024)958526dc-ce9e-415b-a3f4-94341b226546Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s HelperJesse sat in church listening to a missionary speaker talk about a faraway country as he showed the class photos on a large screen. In one of the pictures, the missionary and several other people wore long white robes and had scarves wrapped around their heads. "This is the way we often dress where I live," he said. "The purpose of these loose scarves is to keep the sun off our heads. It really works quite well." Jesse sat up straight to see better as the missionary continued speaking. "It's often difficult to reach people in this country with the good news that Jesus died and rose again to save us. I'm happy to be there because I know God sent me to tell them about Jesus and how much He loves them." Jesse's eyes opened wide. He had never been away from home for more than a few days at a time. He hoped God wouldn't send him to a faraway country. He didn't want to leave his family.The next day, Jesse sat on the front steps. He could hear sounds from the kitchen where his mom was cooking, and he could hear the hum of his dad's lawnmower in the backyard. Jesse liked those sounds. He looked down the street and saw Mrs. Quarry, their neighbor, walking home with a heavy bag of groceries. She stopped in front of Jesse's house, set down her grocery bag, and leaned against the fence. The grocery bag tipped, and several cans of food clattered across the sidewalk.Jesse ran to help her. "I'll get your groceries, Mrs. Quarry."The old woman took a deep breath. "Oh, thank you, Jesse. But first, please help me up my front steps. I'm so tired." She put one hand on the fence and the other on Jesse's shoulder. He walked beside her and hoped she wouldn't fall. When they reached the porch, Mrs. Quarry sat down on one of the chairs. She looked up at Jesse and smiled. "God sent you to me, Jesse. He knew I needed help, and He sent you."Jesse felt lighter as he ran back to pick up the groceries. He realized there were many ways he could share the love of Jesus with others, and he didn't even have to leave home.–Ruth M. Hamel

Jesse sat in church listening to a missionary speaker talk about a faraway country as he showed the class photos on a large screen. In one of the pictures, the missionary and several other people wore long white robes and had scarves wrapped around their heads. "This is the way we often dress where I live," he said. "The purpose of these loose scarves is to keep the sun off our heads. It really works quite well." Jesse sat up straight to see better as the missionary continued speaking. "It's often difficult to reach people in this country with the good news that Jesus died and rose again to save us. I'm happy to be there because I know God sent me to tell them about Jesus and how much He loves them." Jesse's eyes opened wide. He had never been away from home for more than a few days at a time. He hoped God wouldn't send him to a faraway country. He didn't want to leave his family.The next day, Jesse sat on the front steps. He could hear sounds from the kitchen where his mom was cooking, and he could hear the hum of his dad's lawnmower in the backyard. Jesse liked those sounds. He looked down the street and saw Mrs. Quarry, their neighbor, walking home with a heavy bag of groceries. She stopped in front of Jesse's house, set down her grocery bag, and leaned against the fence. The grocery bag tipped, and several cans of food clattered across the sidewalk.Jesse ran to help her. "I'll get your groceries, Mrs. Quarry."The old woman took a deep breath. "Oh, thank you, Jesse. But first, please help me up my front steps. I'm so tired." She put one hand on the fence and the other on Jesse's shoulder. He walked beside her and hoped she wouldn't fall. When they reached the porch, Mrs. Quarry sat down on one of the chairs. She looked up at Jesse and smiled. "God sent you to me, Jesse. He knew I needed help, and He sent you."Jesse felt lighter as he ran back to pick up the groceries. He realized there were many ways he could share the love of Jesus with others, and he didn't even have to leave home.–Ruth M. Hamel

God’s Helper638ba3bb-eeba-4131-9bb8-bd5d3618aaeeTue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags God’s Helper Bible Reading: Matthew 25:34-40; Mark 9:41 Jesse sat in church listening to a missionary speaker talk about a faraway country as he showed the class photos on a large screen. In one of the pictures, the missionary and several other people wore long white robes and had scarves wrapped around their heads. “This is the way we often dress where I live,” he said. “The purpose of these loose scarves is to keep the sun off our heads. It really works quite well.” Jesse sat up straight to see better as the missionary continued speaking. “It’s often difficult to reach people in this country with the good news that Jesus died and rose again to save us. I’m happy to be there because I know God sent me to tell them about Jesus and how much He loves them.” Jesse’s eyes opened wide. He had never been away from home for more than a few days at a time. He hoped God wouldn’t send him to a faraway country. He didn’t want to leave his family. The next day, Jesse sat on the front steps. He could hear sounds from the kitchen where his mom was cooking, and he could hear the hum of his dad’s lawnmower in the backyard. Jesse liked those sounds. He looked down the street and saw Mrs. Quarry, their neighbor, walking home with a heavy bag of groceries. She stopped in front of Jesse’s house, set down her grocery bag, and leaned against the fence. The grocery bag tipped, and several cans of food clattered across the sidewalk. Jesse ran to help her. “I’ll get your groceries, Mrs. Quarry.” The old woman took a deep breath. “Oh, thank you, Jesse. But first, please help me up my front steps. I’m so tired.” She put one hand on the fence and the other on Jesse’s shoulder. He walked beside her and hoped she wouldn’t fall. When they reached the porch, Mrs. Quarry sat down on one of the chairs. She looked up at Jesse and smiled. “God sent you to me, Jesse. He knew I needed help, and He sent you.” Jesse felt lighter as he ran back to pick up the groceries. He realized there were many ways he could share the love of Jesus with others, and he didn’t even have to leave home. –Ruth M. Hamel How About You?Are you serving God at home? At school? In your neighborhood? You don’t need to wait until you’re older–He will help you share the love of Jesus with others right now, no matter where you are. Ask Him to show you what you can do for Him today. Then serve Him by washing dishes, mowing lawns, helping a friend or neighbor, or doing whatever else He leads you to do. Today’s Key Verse:Then I heard the Lord’s voice, saying, “Who can I send? Who will go for us?” So I said, “Here I am. Send me!” (ERV) (Isaiah 6:8) Today’s Key Thought:Serve God wherever you are

Bible Reading: Matthew 25:34-40; Mark 9:41 Jesse sat in church listening to a missionary speaker talk about a faraway country as he showed the class photos on a large screen. In one of the pictures, the missionary and several other people wore long white robes and had scarves wrapped around their heads. “This is the way we often dress where I live,” he said. “The purpose of these loose scarves is to keep the sun off our heads. It really works quite well.” Jesse sat up straight to see better as the missionary continued speaking. “It’s often difficult to reach people in this country with the good news that Jesus died and rose again to save us. I’m happy to be there because I know God sent me to tell them about Jesus and how much He loves them.” Jesse’s eyes opened wide. He had never been away from home for more than a few days at a time. He hoped God wouldn’t send him to a faraway country. He didn’t want to leave his family. The next day, Jesse sat on the front steps. He could hear sounds from the kitchen where his mom was cooking, and he could hear the hum of his dad’s lawnmower in the backyard. Jesse liked those sounds. He looked down the street and saw Mrs. Quarry, their neighbor, walking home with a heavy bag of groceries. She stopped in front of Jesse’s house, set down her grocery bag, and leaned against the fence. The grocery bag tipped, and several cans of food clattered across the sidewalk. Jesse ran to help her. “I’ll get your groceries, Mrs. Quarry.” The old woman took a deep breath. “Oh, thank you, Jesse. But first, please help me up my front steps. I’m so tired.” She put one hand on the fence and the other on Jesse’s shoulder. He walked beside her and hoped she wouldn’t fall. When they reached the porch, Mrs. Quarry sat down on one of the chairs. She looked up at Jesse and smiled. “God sent you to me, Jesse. He knew I needed help, and He sent you.” Jesse felt lighter as he ran back to pick up the groceries. He realized there were many ways he could share the love of Jesus with others, and he didn’t even have to leave home. –Ruth M. Hamel How About You?Are you serving God at home? At school? In your neighborhood? You don’t need to wait until you’re older–He will help you share the love of Jesus with others right now, no matter where you are. Ask Him to show you what you can do for Him today. Then serve Him by washing dishes, mowing lawns, helping a friend or neighbor, or doing whatever else He leads you to do. Today’s Key Verse:Then I heard the Lord’s voice, saying, “Who can I send? Who will go for us?” So I said, “Here I am. Send me!” (ERV) (Isaiah 6:8) Today’s Key Thought:Serve God wherever you are

God’s Helper abd6fe01-def3-4524-8508-5c0e6c018f1aTue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHumility Part 8 - Michaels additions to the LitanyPride has always been the worst of the capital sins. I believe that it is the chief sin of our age. After going through the entire Litany of Humility, I felt there was a bit more to be said. This entire episode is simply my additions to the Litany of Humility. You may find some similarity to these. If so, I invite you to join me on my journey. Join me in this episode for the 21st century engineer/life coach additions to the Litany of Humility. These are ways that my pride has caused me pain in my life. I try to offer the humble perspective to each one. This is without a doubt the most painful and embarrassing episode I have ever recorded. I strongly encourage listening to the previous episodes before this one! I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

Pride has always been the worst of the capital sins. I believe that it is the chief sin of our age. After going through the entire Litany of Humility, I felt there was a bit more to be said. This entire episode is simply my additions to the Litany of Humility. You may find some similarity to these. If so, I invite you to join me on my journey. Join me in this episode for the 21st century engineer/life coach additions to the Litany of Humility. These are ways that my pride has caused me pain in my life. I try to offer the humble perspective to each one. This is without a doubt the most painful and embarrassing episode I have ever recorded. I strongly encourage listening to the previous episodes before this one! I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullHumility Part 8 - Michaels additions to the Litanyb809caa1-c881-4d45-bf3c-9e3cb1c0d324Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:05:44 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Big Porn Debate (3 Experts Debate): The Unseen Dangers Of Nofap, The Adult Industry Is Exploiting Our Brains, How Porn Will Change Your Brain!Porn. Harmless adult fun or corrupting the next generation of men? 3 guests, 1 dividing topic, no perspective is off limits  The Diary Of A CEO’s first ever panel discussion is joined by three world-leading experts: Dr Alok Kanojia, Dr Rena D Malik, and Erika Lust.  Dr Alok Kanojia is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and President and Co-Founder of Healthy Gamer. Dr Rena D Malik is a Urologist and Sexual Health Expert. Erika Lust is an erotic film director, screenwriter and producer, and the founder of Erika Lust Films.  In this conversation, the panel and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between porn and relationship failure, how porn rewires your brain, the impact of porn on sexual satisfaction, and the link between porn and erectile dysfunction.  (00:00) Intro (02:03) Dr Rina's Intro (03:31) Dr K's Intro (04:27) Erika's Intro (05:36) Does Porn Benefit Society? (10:25) Are We Desensitized by Porn? (11:34) How Porn Affects the Brain (13:10) What Is Death Grip Syndrome? (16:30) The Dopamine Effect of Porn (21:25) Is Porn Addictive? (23:42) Why People Feel Powerless Over Porn (25:19) Is There Good Porn and Bad Porn? (26:17) Has Porn Increased Erectile Dysfunction? (28:19) How Porn Impacts Motivation (33:02) How Porn Companies Exploit You (39:01) Is Sex Education Enough? (40:57) What Kind of Porn Does Erika Make? (44:19) What’s Better for Relationships: No Porn or Porn? (45:48) How to Remove Porn Stigma (49:51) The Rise of Erotic Audio (50:41) Should Porn Be Banned on Social Media? (53:50) Why Social Media Is Full of Porn (54:37) Should We Warn People About Porn? (01:00:57) Do We Need a Purpose to Quit Porn? (01:03:49) How to Talk to Kids About Porn (01:08:57) Does Porn Violence Reflect Audience Demand? (01:18:40) Is Softcore Porn a Gateway to Hardcore Porn? (01:20:29) The One Script for Men (01:22:24) Why Porn Shouldn’t Be Free (01:24:26) Why NoFap Is a Bad Idea (01:36:01) Is Porn Replacing Real Relationships? (01:39:12) Would We Have Better Relationships Without Porn? (01:42:08) What Did People Do Before Porn? (01:46:21) The Future of Porn and Tech (01:53:34) Why Negative Reinforcement Fails (01:58:40) Are We Losing Control to Our Impulses? (02:01:21) Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Porn? (02:01:59) How to Improve the Porn Industry (02:04:30) How Porn Ads Affect Us (02:05:31) How Porn Changes Body Image (02:09:29) How Long Should Sex Last? (02:11:37) Do We Need More Realistic Porn? (02:14:21) Would Erika’s Business Be More Successful if It Reflected Society? (02:17:15) Closing Statements (02:20:20) Guests' Final Question Follow Dr Alok: Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/QkWFeh2aNNb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/99yMxjXaNNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/AURhxMZaNNb  Learn more from Dr. K in his Guide to Mental Health, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/elqQIdkhUNb Follow Dr Rena:  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/gsYkVXjbNNb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/i7nzpF4aNNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/FvsFnF7aNNb  Follow Erika:  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/nrW9dggbNNb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/DftilqabNNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/agzFiZcbNNb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Porn. Harmless adult fun or corrupting the next generation of men? 3 guests, 1 dividing topic, no perspective is off limits  The Diary Of A CEO’s first ever panel discussion is joined by three world-leading experts: Dr Alok Kanojia, Dr Rena D Malik, and Erika Lust.  Dr Alok Kanojia is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and President and Co-Founder of Healthy Gamer. Dr Rena D Malik is a Urologist and Sexual Health Expert. Erika Lust is an erotic film director, screenwriter and producer, and the founder of Erika Lust Films.  In this conversation, the panel and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between porn and relationship failure, how porn rewires your brain, the impact of porn on sexual satisfaction, and the link between porn and erectile dysfunction.  (00:00) Intro (02:03) Dr Rina's Intro (03:31) Dr K's Intro (04:27) Erika's Intro (05:36) Does Porn Benefit Society? (10:25) Are We Desensitized by Porn? (11:34) How Porn Affects the Brain (13:10) What Is Death Grip Syndrome? (16:30) The Dopamine Effect of Porn (21:25) Is Porn Addictive? (23:42) Why People Feel Powerless Over Porn (25:19) Is There Good Porn and Bad Porn? (26:17) Has Porn Increased Erectile Dysfunction? (28:19) How Porn Impacts Motivation (33:02) How Porn Companies Exploit You (39:01) Is Sex Education Enough? (40:57) What Kind of Porn Does Erika Make? (44:19) What’s Better for Relationships: No Porn or Porn? (45:48) How to Remove Porn Stigma (49:51) The Rise of Erotic Audio (50:41) Should Porn Be Banned on Social Media? (53:50) Why Social Media Is Full of Porn (54:37) Should We Warn People About Porn? (01:00:57) Do We Need a Purpose to Quit Porn? (01:03:49) How to Talk to Kids About Porn (01:08:57) Does Porn Violence Reflect Audience Demand? (01:18:40) Is Softcore Porn a Gateway to Hardcore Porn? (01:20:29) The One Script for Men (01:22:24) Why Porn Shouldn’t Be Free (01:24:26) Why NoFap Is a Bad Idea (01:36:01) Is Porn Replacing Real Relationships? (01:39:12) Would We Have Better Relationships Without Porn? (01:42:08) What Did People Do Before Porn? (01:46:21) The Future of Porn and Tech (01:53:34) Why Negative Reinforcement Fails (01:58:40) Are We Losing Control to Our Impulses? (02:01:21) Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Porn? (02:01:59) How to Improve the Porn Industry (02:04:30) How Porn Ads Affect Us (02:05:31) How Porn Changes Body Image (02:09:29) How Long Should Sex Last? (02:11:37) Do We Need More Realistic Porn? (02:14:21) Would Erika’s Business Be More Successful if It Reflected Society? (02:17:15) Closing Statements (02:20:20) Guests' Final Question Follow Dr Alok: Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/QkWFeh2aNNb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/99yMxjXaNNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/AURhxMZaNNb  Learn more from Dr. K in his Guide to Mental Health, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/elqQIdkhUNb Follow Dr Rena:  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/gsYkVXjbNNb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/i7nzpF4aNNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/FvsFnF7aNNb  Follow Erika:  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/nrW9dggbNNb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/DftilqabNNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/agzFiZcbNNb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Big Porn Debate (3 Experts Debate): The Unseen Dangers Of Nofap, The Adult Industry Is Exploiting Our Brains, How Porn Will Change Your Brain!d88ea6c2-f807-4e95-85c8-1341e4ee93cbMon, 21 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +00008779https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2024) Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2024)1191f23e-71c4-4487-befa-a40ea1ddffb7Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: The Wound of Abortion (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wound of abortion. Fr. Mike emphasizes that all human life deserves protection, especially the unborn, but he also emphasizes the importance of God’s mercy. He explains that those who have procured an abortion are excommunicated, subject to the conditions established by Canon Law. However, the excommunication does not limit the scope of God’s mercy, but rather highlights the gravity of the sin. Fr. Mike concludes by highlighting that if abortion is a part of your story, you are encouraged to take the step towards confession and forgiveness, to be met with mercy and love and be welcomed home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2270-2275. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wound of abortion. Fr. Mike emphasizes that all human life deserves protection, especially the unborn, but he also emphasizes the importance of God’s mercy. He explains that those who have procured an abortion are excommunicated, subject to the conditions established by Canon Law. However, the excommunication does not limit the scope of God’s mercy, but rather highlights the gravity of the sin. Fr. Mike concludes by highlighting that if abortion is a part of your story, you are encouraged to take the step towards confession and forgiveness, to be met with mercy and love and be welcomed home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2270-2275. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 295: The Wound of Abortion (2024)611cbc4f-6296-41a9-9aa7-9096dbab3ec1Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: The Wound of Abortion (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wound of abortion. Fr. Mike emphasizes that all human life deserves protection, especially the unborn, but he also emphasizes the importance of God’s mercy. He explains that those who have procured an abortion are excommunicated, subject to the conditions established by Canon Law. However, the excommunication does not limit the scope of God’s mercy, but rather highlights the gravity of the sin. Fr. Mike concludes by highlighting that if abortion is a part of your story, you are encouraged to take the step towards confession and forgiveness, to be met with mercy and love and be welcomed home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2270-2275. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wound of abortion. Fr. Mike emphasizes that all human life deserves protection, especially the unborn, but he also emphasizes the importance of God’s mercy. He explains that those who have procured an abortion are excommunicated, subject to the conditions established by Canon Law. However, the excommunication does not limit the scope of God’s mercy, but rather highlights the gravity of the sin. Fr. Mike concludes by highlighting that if abortion is a part of your story, you are encouraged to take the step towards confession and forgiveness, to be met with mercy and love and be welcomed home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2270-2275. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 295: The Wound of Abortion (2024)18d02a2d-8220-443b-8175-f8e10dffb4d4Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2024) Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2024)76d34d82-85d0-468e-bdbe-ab9cff29f48fMon, 21 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2024) Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2024)c0022d37-5e30-4cd2-a10c-c6575e591b5dMon, 21 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2024) Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2024)51b65de6-4546-4442-8369-45a99f684390Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAll Shook Up"There's my dad. Want a ride home, Thomas?" Wesley asked after school one day. Thomas nodded, and the boys climbed into the car in time to hear a news report about the clean-up efforts in an area where an earthquake had recently occurred. "What causes an earthquake?" Wesley asked his dad."Well, the earth's crust has splits in some places called faults. Sometimes the sides of a fault shift against each other and cause the earth to tremble. If they move against each other hard enough, it may shake the earth so much that buildings crumple."Thomas frowned. "Can that happen here?" He imagined his own house tumbling down."Earthquakes occur all over the world, but according to the most recent geological maps, we're not living near any major faults in the earth's crust," said Wesley's dad. "Since we're on a more solid foundation, we're not likely to experience an earthquake. Even if we did, it probably wouldn't be a severe one.""Good!" said Thomas. "I'm glad my house is on solid ground."Wesley's dad nodded. "So am I." He smiled at Thomas. "But do you know that we need to build our lives on a solid foundation too? That's even more important than having our homes built on a firm spot in the earth's crust."Thomas looked puzzled. "Build our lives on a solid foundation? How do we do that?" Wesley chimed in. "We talked about that in my class at church last week! The lesson was on the story in the Bible about a wise man who built his house on rock and a foolish man who built his house on sand. When the storms came, the wise man's house stood strong, but the foolish man's house blew away.""In the story, the men's houses represent their lives," Dad explained. "We can either build our lives on a solid foundation or on one that will crumble in life's storms."Wesley nodded. "People who trust in Jesus are like the wise man. They're building their lives on the Rock, which is another name for Jesus.""That's right," said Dad. "Jesus is our firm, strong foundation. He died and rose again to save us from sin and give us eternal life, and He can hold us steady even when things in life get all shook up."–Nance E. Keyes

"There's my dad. Want a ride home, Thomas?" Wesley asked after school one day. Thomas nodded, and the boys climbed into the car in time to hear a news report about the clean-up efforts in an area where an earthquake had recently occurred. "What causes an earthquake?" Wesley asked his dad."Well, the earth's crust has splits in some places called faults. Sometimes the sides of a fault shift against each other and cause the earth to tremble. If they move against each other hard enough, it may shake the earth so much that buildings crumple."Thomas frowned. "Can that happen here?" He imagined his own house tumbling down."Earthquakes occur all over the world, but according to the most recent geological maps, we're not living near any major faults in the earth's crust," said Wesley's dad. "Since we're on a more solid foundation, we're not likely to experience an earthquake. Even if we did, it probably wouldn't be a severe one.""Good!" said Thomas. "I'm glad my house is on solid ground."Wesley's dad nodded. "So am I." He smiled at Thomas. "But do you know that we need to build our lives on a solid foundation too? That's even more important than having our homes built on a firm spot in the earth's crust."Thomas looked puzzled. "Build our lives on a solid foundation? How do we do that?" Wesley chimed in. "We talked about that in my class at church last week! The lesson was on the story in the Bible about a wise man who built his house on rock and a foolish man who built his house on sand. When the storms came, the wise man's house stood strong, but the foolish man's house blew away.""In the story, the men's houses represent their lives," Dad explained. "We can either build our lives on a solid foundation or on one that will crumble in life's storms."Wesley nodded. "People who trust in Jesus are like the wise man. They're building their lives on the Rock, which is another name for Jesus.""That's right," said Dad. "Jesus is our firm, strong foundation. He died and rose again to save us from sin and give us eternal life, and He can hold us steady even when things in life get all shook up."–Nance E. Keyes

All Shook Upa6d093a1-744f-4d59-a259-4975c36ae72cMon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags All Shook Up Bible Reading: Matthew 7:21-29 “There’s my dad. Want a ride home, Thomas?” Wesley asked after school one day. Thomas nodded, and the boys climbed into the car in time to hear a news report about the clean-up efforts in an area where an earthquake had recently occurred. “What causes an earthquake?” Wesley asked his dad. “Well, the earth’s crust has splits in some places called faults. Sometimes the sides of a fault shift against each other and cause the earth to tremble. If they move against each other hard enough, it may shake the earth so much that buildings crumple.” Thomas frowned. “Can that happen here?” He imagined his own house tumbling down. “Earthquakes occur all over the world, but according to the most recent geological maps, we’re not living near any major faults in the earth’s crust,” said Wesley’s dad. “Since we’re on a more solid foundation, we’re not likely to experience an earthquake. Even if we did, it probably wouldn’t be a severe one.” “Good!” said Thomas. “I’m glad my house is on solid ground.” Wesley’s dad nodded. “So am I.” He smiled at Thomas. “But do you know that we need to build our lives on a solid foundation too? That’s even more important than having our homes built on a firm spot in the earth’s crust.” Thomas looked puzzled. “Build our lives on a solid foundation? How do we do that?” Wesley chimed in. “We talked about that in my class at church last week! The lesson was on the story in the Bible about a wise man who built his house on rock and a foolish man who built his house on sand. When the storms came, the wise man’s house stood strong, but the foolish man’s house blew away.” “In the story, the men’s houses represent their lives,” Dad explained. “We can either build our lives on a solid foundation or on one that will crumble in life’s storms.” Wesley nodded. “People who trust in Jesus are like the wise man. They’re building their lives on the Rock, which is another name for Jesus.” “That’s right,” said Dad. “Jesus is our firm, strong foundation. He died and rose again to save us from sin and give us eternal life, and He can hold us steady even when things in life get all shook up.” –Nance E. Keyes How About You?Is Jesus the foundation of your life? He’s the only foundation that will withstand all the trials of life and help you stand firm when everything seems to be crumbling around you. Build your life on the Rock by trusting in Him. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) As you depend on Him and rest in His truth and promises, you’ll be ready when life’s storms come your way. Today’s Key Verse:No one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have–Jesus Christ. (NLT) (1 Corinthians 3:11) Today’s Key Thought:Build your life on Jesus

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:21-29 “There’s my dad. Want a ride home, Thomas?” Wesley asked after school one day. Thomas nodded, and the boys climbed into the car in time to hear a news report about the clean-up efforts in an area where an earthquake had recently occurred. “What causes an earthquake?” Wesley asked his dad. “Well, the earth’s crust has splits in some places called faults. Sometimes the sides of a fault shift against each other and cause the earth to tremble. If they move against each other hard enough, it may shake the earth so much that buildings crumple.” Thomas frowned. “Can that happen here?” He imagined his own house tumbling down. “Earthquakes occur all over the world, but according to the most recent geological maps, we’re not living near any major faults in the earth’s crust,” said Wesley’s dad. “Since we’re on a more solid foundation, we’re not likely to experience an earthquake. Even if we did, it probably wouldn’t be a severe one.” “Good!” said Thomas. “I’m glad my house is on solid ground.” Wesley’s dad nodded. “So am I.” He smiled at Thomas. “But do you know that we need to build our lives on a solid foundation too? That’s even more important than having our homes built on a firm spot in the earth’s crust.” Thomas looked puzzled. “Build our lives on a solid foundation? How do we do that?” Wesley chimed in. “We talked about that in my class at church last week! The lesson was on the story in the Bible about a wise man who built his house on rock and a foolish man who built his house on sand. When the storms came, the wise man’s house stood strong, but the foolish man’s house blew away.” “In the story, the men’s houses represent their lives,” Dad explained. “We can either build our lives on a solid foundation or on one that will crumble in life’s storms.” Wesley nodded. “People who trust in Jesus are like the wise man. They’re building their lives on the Rock, which is another name for Jesus.” “That’s right,” said Dad. “Jesus is our firm, strong foundation. He died and rose again to save us from sin and give us eternal life, and He can hold us steady even when things in life get all shook up.” –Nance E. Keyes How About You?Is Jesus the foundation of your life? He’s the only foundation that will withstand all the trials of life and help you stand firm when everything seems to be crumbling around you. Build your life on the Rock by trusting in Him. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) As you depend on Him and rest in His truth and promises, you’ll be ready when life’s storms come your way. Today’s Key Verse:No one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have–Jesus Christ. (NLT) (1 Corinthians 3:11) Today’s Key Thought:Build your life on Jesus

All Shook Up a292347a-8974-41fc-a76e-55e235bc98aaMon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2024) In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2024)dde692e3-b82f-48aa-a42e-b31398549a64Sun, 20 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Homicide (2024) Continuing our examination of the fifth commandment, we look at various ways in which one may sin against this commandment as it relates to homicide. The Catechism addresses three categories of homicide: direct and intentional killing, indirectly killing, and unintentionally killing. Fr. Mike explores this grave topic with resonating examples and explains the varying degrees of moral culpability. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2268-2269. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Continuing our examination of the fifth commandment, we look at various ways in which one may sin against this commandment as it relates to homicide. The Catechism addresses three categories of homicide: direct and intentional killing, indirectly killing, and unintentionally killing. Fr. Mike explores this grave topic with resonating examples and explains the varying degrees of moral culpability. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2268-2269. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 294: Homicide (2024)6c67d561-aae1-43ae-9224-fece0208edacSun, 20 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Homicide (2024) Continuing our examination of the fifth commandment, we look at various ways in which one may sin against this commandment as it relates to homicide. The Catechism addresses three categories of homicide: direct and intentional killing, indirectly killing, and unintentionally killing. Fr. Mike explores this grave topic with resonating examples and explains the varying degrees of moral culpability. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2268-2269. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Continuing our examination of the fifth commandment, we look at various ways in which one may sin against this commandment as it relates to homicide. The Catechism addresses three categories of homicide: direct and intentional killing, indirectly killing, and unintentionally killing. Fr. Mike explores this grave topic with resonating examples and explains the varying degrees of moral culpability. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2268-2269. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 294: Homicide (2024)81465a1f-31dc-4217-85fe-81d64b616b46Sun, 20 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2024) In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2024)1d6e09f1-5ddc-4ab5-974d-c8e45d7cf8b9Sun, 20 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2024) In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2024)66bcf7e5-e7e7-4fde-b183-dbf44aa63365Sun, 20 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2024) In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2024)2ca1cf62-070b-4c7b-8f89-137e87335851Sun, 20 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Different Beat"Look at that guy, Mom," Raelyn said as she and her mother waited at a red traffic light. "He's practically dancing down the street instead of walking! He looks funny with his head bobbing back and forth like that.""I think he's listening to music," Mom said. "See his earbuds?""Yeah," said Raelyn. "He's walking to the beat of the music he's hearing, isn't he?""That's how it looks to me." Mom smiled as she watched the man bob in place while he waited for the crosswalk light to turn. "You know, that man reminds me of us as Christians."Raelyn gave her mother a little grin. "Are you saying we look like that when we sing worship songs in church?" Mom chuckled. "I was actually thinking about our walk with Jesus in this world," she explained. "Jesus tells us in the Bible that following Him as our Lord and Savior will cause us to be out of sync with the rest of the world. As we listen to Him and remember that He's changed us and given us eternal life, we walk to a different beat. When we follow His ways instead of going along with what everyone else is doing, we might look pretty strange to others.""That's true," said Raelyn. "Sometimes kids at school laugh at me when I refuse to cheat on homework or try to be kind to other kids they don't like.""People at work often think I'm strange too," said Mom. "Jesus says His Kingdom isn't of this world, which means His ways are very different from what we might see around us. The world tells us to follow our own desires and do whatever makes us feel good, but God says to follow and obey Him. And who loves you the most--God or the world?""God!" Raelyn exclaimed."Yes," said Mom. The light turned green, and she drove forward. "God loves us so much that Jesus died to save us, so we can trust that His ways are best.""Yeah." Raelyn turned to take one last look at the man dancing on the sidewalk before he was out of sight. "I want to walk to Jesus's beat and not worry about what other people think of me."–Lyndel F. Walker

"Look at that guy, Mom," Raelyn said as she and her mother waited at a red traffic light. "He's practically dancing down the street instead of walking! He looks funny with his head bobbing back and forth like that.""I think he's listening to music," Mom said. "See his earbuds?""Yeah," said Raelyn. "He's walking to the beat of the music he's hearing, isn't he?""That's how it looks to me." Mom smiled as she watched the man bob in place while he waited for the crosswalk light to turn. "You know, that man reminds me of us as Christians."Raelyn gave her mother a little grin. "Are you saying we look like that when we sing worship songs in church?" Mom chuckled. "I was actually thinking about our walk with Jesus in this world," she explained. "Jesus tells us in the Bible that following Him as our Lord and Savior will cause us to be out of sync with the rest of the world. As we listen to Him and remember that He's changed us and given us eternal life, we walk to a different beat. When we follow His ways instead of going along with what everyone else is doing, we might look pretty strange to others.""That's true," said Raelyn. "Sometimes kids at school laugh at me when I refuse to cheat on homework or try to be kind to other kids they don't like.""People at work often think I'm strange too," said Mom. "Jesus says His Kingdom isn't of this world, which means His ways are very different from what we might see around us. The world tells us to follow our own desires and do whatever makes us feel good, but God says to follow and obey Him. And who loves you the most--God or the world?""God!" Raelyn exclaimed."Yes," said Mom. The light turned green, and she drove forward. "God loves us so much that Jesus died to save us, so we can trust that His ways are best.""Yeah." Raelyn turned to take one last look at the man dancing on the sidewalk before he was out of sight. "I want to walk to Jesus's beat and not worry about what other people think of me."–Lyndel F. Walker

A Different Beat980efab2-7ef2-4d93-9ba2-0b586289dd5cSun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Different Beat Bible Reading: Matthew 5:3-12; Colossians 3:1-14 “Look at that guy, Mom,” Raelyn said as she and her mother waited at a red traffic light. “He’s practically dancing down the street instead of walking! He looks funny with his head bobbing back and forth like that.” “I think he’s listening to music,” Mom said. “See his earbuds?” “Yeah,” said Raelyn. “He’s walking to the beat of the music he’s hearing, isn’t he?” “That’s how it looks to me.” Mom smiled as she watched the man bob in place while he waited for the crosswalk light to turn. “You know, that man reminds me of us as Christians.” Raelyn gave her mother a little grin. “Are you saying we look like that when we sing worship songs in church?” Mom chuckled. “I was actually thinking about our walk with Jesus in this world,” she explained. “Jesus tells us in the Bible that following Him as our Lord and Savior will cause us to be out of sync with the rest of the world. As we listen to Him and remember that He’s changed us and given us eternal life, we walk to a different beat. When we follow His ways instead of going along with what everyone else is doing, we might look pretty strange to others.” “That’s true,” said Raelyn. “Sometimes kids at school laugh at me when I refuse to cheat on homework or try to be kind to other kids they don’t like.” “People at work often think I’m strange too,” said Mom. “Jesus says His Kingdom isn’t of this world, which means His ways are very different from what we might see around us. The world tells us to follow our own desires and do whatever makes us feel good, but God says to follow and obey Him. And who loves you the most–God or the world?” “God!” Raelyn exclaimed. “Yes,” said Mom. The light turned green, and she drove forward. “God loves us so much that Jesus died to save us, so we can trust that His ways are best.” “Yeah.” Raelyn turned to take one last look at the man dancing on the sidewalk before he was out of sight. “I want to walk to Jesus’s beat and not worry about what other people think of me.” –Lyndel F. Walker How About You?Are you walking to a different beat than the rest of the world? Do others laugh at you or think you’re strange because you follow Jesus? The way He calls us to live is often very different from how society or other people say we should live. Instead of living to please ourselves, Jesus tells us to live a life of love and obedience that shows we belong to God. Trust Him to help you follow His beat as you walk through life with Him. Today’s Key Verse:Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. (NKJV) (Colossians 3:2) Today’s Key Thought:Walk to Jesus’s beat

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:3-12; Colossians 3:1-14 “Look at that guy, Mom,” Raelyn said as she and her mother waited at a red traffic light. “He’s practically dancing down the street instead of walking! He looks funny with his head bobbing back and forth like that.” “I think he’s listening to music,” Mom said. “See his earbuds?” “Yeah,” said Raelyn. “He’s walking to the beat of the music he’s hearing, isn’t he?” “That’s how it looks to me.” Mom smiled as she watched the man bob in place while he waited for the crosswalk light to turn. “You know, that man reminds me of us as Christians.” Raelyn gave her mother a little grin. “Are you saying we look like that when we sing worship songs in church?” Mom chuckled. “I was actually thinking about our walk with Jesus in this world,” she explained. “Jesus tells us in the Bible that following Him as our Lord and Savior will cause us to be out of sync with the rest of the world. As we listen to Him and remember that He’s changed us and given us eternal life, we walk to a different beat. When we follow His ways instead of going along with what everyone else is doing, we might look pretty strange to others.” “That’s true,” said Raelyn. “Sometimes kids at school laugh at me when I refuse to cheat on homework or try to be kind to other kids they don’t like.” “People at work often think I’m strange too,” said Mom. “Jesus says His Kingdom isn’t of this world, which means His ways are very different from what we might see around us. The world tells us to follow our own desires and do whatever makes us feel good, but God says to follow and obey Him. And who loves you the most–God or the world?” “God!” Raelyn exclaimed. “Yes,” said Mom. The light turned green, and she drove forward. “God loves us so much that Jesus died to save us, so we can trust that His ways are best.” “Yeah.” Raelyn turned to take one last look at the man dancing on the sidewalk before he was out of sight. “I want to walk to Jesus’s beat and not worry about what other people think of me.” –Lyndel F. Walker How About You?Are you walking to a different beat than the rest of the world? Do others laugh at you or think you’re strange because you follow Jesus? The way He calls us to live is often very different from how society or other people say we should live. Instead of living to please ourselves, Jesus tells us to live a life of love and obedience that shows we belong to God. Trust Him to help you follow His beat as you walk through life with Him. Today’s Key Verse:Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. (NKJV) (Colossians 3:2) Today’s Key Thought:Walk to Jesus’s beat

A Different Beat 851c902e-8dfe-420c-8746-31a2b2b6fedeSun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/20/24 Made for Worship: Worth-ship Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A thing is worth what someone is willing to sacrifice for it. How do we know what a thing is worth? When it comes to God, do we know how to worship Him? Mass Readings from October 20, 2024: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-20, 22Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A thing is worth what someone is willing to sacrifice for it. How do we know what a thing is worth? When it comes to God, do we know how to worship Him? Mass Readings from October 20, 2024: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-20, 22Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45

full10/20/24 Made for Worship: Worth-shipbccbbf2b-574d-4280-bbe4-7e2855b99fb5Sat, 19 Oct 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/20/24 Made for Worship: Worth-ship Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A thing is worth what someone is willing to sacrifice for it. How do we know what a thing is worth? When it comes to God, do we know how to worship Him? Mass Readings from October 20, 2024: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-20, 22Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A thing is worth what someone is willing to sacrifice for it. How do we know what a thing is worth? When it comes to God, do we know how to worship Him? Mass Readings from October 20, 2024: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-20, 22Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45

full10/20/24 Made for Worship: Worth-shipb5783a7c-d3a4-46db-8e05-3c433fba877cSat, 19 Oct 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags X-Ray Machine Bible Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13 Corbin climbed into the dentist’s chair and laid his head back to have his teeth checked by Dr. Karam. “I don’t see any cavities today,” Dr. Karam announced after a few minutes, “but we’ll get a better look with an X-ray.” As Corbin waited for the X-ray photos, he looked around the dentist’s office. On the wall was a poster with pictures and instructions on how to brush teeth, and on a shelf, he saw a model of a tooth. “You must like teeth,” he said to Dr. Karam. The dentist laughed. “Teeth are important, and we need to keep them healthy. Tell me, Corbin–how often do you brush your teeth?” “Every day,” said Corbin. “Morning and night! Mom makes me.” Just then Dr. Karam’s assistant pulled up the X-rays of Corbin’s teeth on the computer screen. “Uh-oh,” said Dr. Karam as he studied the pictures. “You have some decay in one of your molars.” Corbin groaned. “I almost wish X-ray machines didn’t exist. Then you wouldn’t know about the decay and drill my tooth.” “Hey, now!” protested the dentist. “You should be glad we found the decay and can clean it out before it gets worse. Relax!” “Relax?” asked Corbin as he watched Dr. Karam prepare a drill. Dr. Karam smiled. “Yes, relax. There’s only a small amount of decay, and it won’t take long to fix it.” After he finished drilling, the dentist spoke thoughtfully. “You know, Corbin, an X-ray machine is something like the Bible.” Corbin grinned. “Going to the same church as my dentist means I get a lesson here as well as on Sunday, huh?” Dr. Karam chuckled. “Yes, and it’s a good lesson. You see, the X-ray showed decay that I couldn’t see with my eyes. And sometimes God’s Word shows us sin–decay in our lives–that no one else can see. When that happens, we need to get it drilled out before it causes more damage.” “That means confessing it to Jesus and trusting Him to forgive us, right?” asked Corbin. “Right!” said Dr. Karam. “When the Bible shows us sin in our lives that needs drilling out, Jesus will remove it for us and make us clean.” –Lucinda J. Rollings How About You?Do you use God’s X-ray machine–the Bible–to look at your heart and life? Sin may be hidden from others, but it’s never hidden from God. Sometimes you may not realize you’re doing something wrong until it’s pointed out to you. Whenever God’s Word makes you aware of sin in your life, confess it to Jesus. Trust Him to forgive you and help you turn from it. Today’s Key Verse:The word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword…it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (NIV) (Hebrews 4:12) Today’s Key Thought:The Bible reveals sin in your life

Bible Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13 Corbin climbed into the dentist’s chair and laid his head back to have his teeth checked by Dr. Karam. “I don’t see any cavities today,” Dr. Karam announced after a few minutes, “but we’ll get a better look with an X-ray.” As Corbin waited for the X-ray photos, he looked around the dentist’s office. On the wall was a poster with pictures and instructions on how to brush teeth, and on a shelf, he saw a model of a tooth. “You must like teeth,” he said to Dr. Karam. The dentist laughed. “Teeth are important, and we need to keep them healthy. Tell me, Corbin–how often do you brush your teeth?” “Every day,” said Corbin. “Morning and night! Mom makes me.” Just then Dr. Karam’s assistant pulled up the X-rays of Corbin’s teeth on the computer screen. “Uh-oh,” said Dr. Karam as he studied the pictures. “You have some decay in one of your molars.” Corbin groaned. “I almost wish X-ray machines didn’t exist. Then you wouldn’t know about the decay and drill my tooth.” “Hey, now!” protested the dentist. “You should be glad we found the decay and can clean it out before it gets worse. Relax!” “Relax?” asked Corbin as he watched Dr. Karam prepare a drill. Dr. Karam smiled. “Yes, relax. There’s only a small amount of decay, and it won’t take long to fix it.” After he finished drilling, the dentist spoke thoughtfully. “You know, Corbin, an X-ray machine is something like the Bible.” Corbin grinned. “Going to the same church as my dentist means I get a lesson here as well as on Sunday, huh?” Dr. Karam chuckled. “Yes, and it’s a good lesson. You see, the X-ray showed decay that I couldn’t see with my eyes. And sometimes God’s Word shows us sin–decay in our lives–that no one else can see. When that happens, we need to get it drilled out before it causes more damage.” “That means confessing it to Jesus and trusting Him to forgive us, right?” asked Corbin. “Right!” said Dr. Karam. “When the Bible shows us sin in our lives that needs drilling out, Jesus will remove it for us and make us clean.” –Lucinda J. Rollings How About You?Do you use God’s X-ray machine–the Bible–to look at your heart and life? Sin may be hidden from others, but it’s never hidden from God. Sometimes you may not realize you’re doing something wrong until it’s pointed out to you. Whenever God’s Word makes you aware of sin in your life, confess it to Jesus. Trust Him to forgive you and help you turn from it. Today’s Key Verse:The word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword…it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (NIV) (Hebrews 4:12) Today’s Key Thought:The Bible reveals sin in your life

X-Ray Machine 09aad9af-3b99-498d-8768-7bd8f523481bSat, 19 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2024)aee2b4d0-81b5-4052-b0b7-07f65a5ed5dfSat, 19 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Legitimate Defense (2024) Is there ever a time where legitimate defense is justifiable? The Catechism answers this question and how it relates to honoring the dignity of the human person as we dive deeper into the fifth commandment. We learn about defense of ourselves and others, principles of crime and punishment, and capital punishment. Fr. Mike also explains the Church’s current teaching on the death penalty and why it has changed over time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2263-2267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Is there ever a time where legitimate defense is justifiable? The Catechism answers this question and how it relates to honoring the dignity of the human person as we dive deeper into the fifth commandment. We learn about defense of ourselves and others, principles of crime and punishment, and capital punishment. Fr. Mike also explains the Church’s current teaching on the death penalty and why it has changed over time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2263-2267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 293: Legitimate Defense (2024)791ed47d-af51-4793-aad0-bf3a6d64e5b1Sat, 19 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Legitimate Defense (2024) Is there ever a time where legitimate defense is justifiable? The Catechism answers this question and how it relates to honoring the dignity of the human person as we dive deeper into the fifth commandment. We learn about defense of ourselves and others, principles of crime and punishment, and capital punishment. Fr. Mike also explains the Church’s current teaching on the death penalty and why it has changed over time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2263-2267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Is there ever a time where legitimate defense is justifiable? The Catechism answers this question and how it relates to honoring the dignity of the human person as we dive deeper into the fifth commandment. We learn about defense of ourselves and others, principles of crime and punishment, and capital punishment. Fr. Mike also explains the Church’s current teaching on the death penalty and why it has changed over time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2263-2267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 293: Legitimate Defense (2024)965c0002-7bb6-4e4a-bda7-166d262c4203Sat, 19 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2024)91fd585a-f7c9-4700-a0d8-320cc0eb5c3dSat, 19 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2024)d40bfaa3-7f31-4c67-b69a-ca646196b263Sat, 19 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2024)61dd4d1a-7a19-42c1-a7af-1346d145e061Sat, 19 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsX-Ray MachineCorbin climbed into the dentist's chair and laid his head back to have his teeth checked by Dr. Karam. "I don't see any cavities today," Dr. Karam announced after a few minutes, "but we'll get a better look with an X-ray."As Corbin waited for the X-ray photos, he looked around the dentist's office. On the wall was a poster with pictures and instructions on how to brush teeth, and on a shelf, he saw a model of a tooth. "You must like teeth," he said to Dr. Karam.The dentist laughed. "Teeth are important, and we need to keep them healthy. Tell me, Corbin--how often do you brush your teeth?""Every day," said Corbin. "Morning and night! Mom makes me."Just then Dr. Karam's assistant pulled up the X-rays of Corbin's teeth on the computer screen. "Uh-oh," said Dr. Karam as he studied the pictures. "You have some decay in one of your molars."Corbin groaned. "I almost wish X-ray machines didn't exist. Then you wouldn't know about the decay and drill my tooth.""Hey, now!" protested the dentist. "You should be glad we found the decay and can clean it out before it gets worse. Relax!""Relax?" asked Corbin as he watched Dr. Karam prepare a drill.Dr. Karam smiled. "Yes, relax. There's only a small amount of decay, and it won't take long to fix it." After he finished drilling, the dentist spoke thoughtfully. "You know, Corbin, an X-ray machine is something like the Bible."Corbin grinned. "Going to the same church as my dentist means I get a lesson here as well as on Sunday, huh?"Dr. Karam chuckled. "Yes, and it's a good lesson. You see, the X-ray showed decay that I couldn't see with my eyes. And sometimes God's Word shows us sin--decay in our lives--that no one else can see. When that happens, we need to get it drilled out before it causes more damage.""That means confessing it to Jesus and trusting Him to forgive us, right?" asked Corbin."Right!" said Dr. Karam. "When the Bible shows us sin in our lives that needs drilling out, Jesus will remove it for us and make us clean."–Lucinda J. Rollings

Corbin climbed into the dentist's chair and laid his head back to have his teeth checked by Dr. Karam. "I don't see any cavities today," Dr. Karam announced after a few minutes, "but we'll get a better look with an X-ray."As Corbin waited for the X-ray photos, he looked around the dentist's office. On the wall was a poster with pictures and instructions on how to brush teeth, and on a shelf, he saw a model of a tooth. "You must like teeth," he said to Dr. Karam.The dentist laughed. "Teeth are important, and we need to keep them healthy. Tell me, Corbin--how often do you brush your teeth?""Every day," said Corbin. "Morning and night! Mom makes me."Just then Dr. Karam's assistant pulled up the X-rays of Corbin's teeth on the computer screen. "Uh-oh," said Dr. Karam as he studied the pictures. "You have some decay in one of your molars."Corbin groaned. "I almost wish X-ray machines didn't exist. Then you wouldn't know about the decay and drill my tooth.""Hey, now!" protested the dentist. "You should be glad we found the decay and can clean it out before it gets worse. Relax!""Relax?" asked Corbin as he watched Dr. Karam prepare a drill.Dr. Karam smiled. "Yes, relax. There's only a small amount of decay, and it won't take long to fix it." After he finished drilling, the dentist spoke thoughtfully. "You know, Corbin, an X-ray machine is something like the Bible."Corbin grinned. "Going to the same church as my dentist means I get a lesson here as well as on Sunday, huh?"Dr. Karam chuckled. "Yes, and it's a good lesson. You see, the X-ray showed decay that I couldn't see with my eyes. And sometimes God's Word shows us sin--decay in our lives--that no one else can see. When that happens, we need to get it drilled out before it causes more damage.""That means confessing it to Jesus and trusting Him to forgive us, right?" asked Corbin."Right!" said Dr. Karam. "When the Bible shows us sin in our lives that needs drilling out, Jesus will remove it for us and make us clean."–Lucinda J. Rollings

X-Ray Machine9fbc2ec7-dbd3-4664-baa6-1665e1bef405Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPurify Me | Girls Gone Biblehiiiii GGB:) this week we’re talking about purification, exploring its meaning and significance. we dive into scripture to understand how purification was practiced during Old Testament days, compared to what it looks like today. Guys, purification is a sacrifice, but it’s a sacrifice that is well worth it.  episode starts around 8 minutes. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/ WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hiiiii GGB:) this week we’re talking about purification, exploring its meaning and significance. we dive into scripture to understand how purification was practiced during Old Testament days, compared to what it looks like today. Guys, purification is a sacrifice, but it’s a sacrifice that is well worth it.  episode starts around 8 minutes. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/ WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullPurify Me | Girls Gone Biblefd2f7be0-41e5-4575-a4b0-cadd93d410dbFri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00003609https://216.73.216.191/allTagsi worry about literally everythingHey y'all ! Welcome to early access with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like when we are leaning on our own understanding and how we surrender that over to the Lord. If there's something that you've been waiting on or trying to understand in your life, we hope this episode speaks to you and we believe the Lord will have a word for you in that. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings." 1 Peter 5:6-9 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to early access with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like when we are leaning on our own understanding and how we surrender that over to the Lord. If there's something that you've been waiting on or trying to understand in your life, we hope this episode speaks to you and we believe the Lord will have a word for you in that. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings." 1 Peter 5:6-9 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulli worry about literally everything5882ae06-6bac-4b95-aa4a-8db1213ac06dFri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00003364https://216.73.216.191/allTagsi worry about literally everythingHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like when we are leaning on our own understanding and how we surrender that over to the Lord. If there's something that you've been waiting on or trying to understand in your life, we hope this episode speaks to you and we believe the Lord will have a word for you in that. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings." 1 Peter 5:6-9 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like when we are leaning on our own understanding and how we surrender that over to the Lord. If there's something that you've been waiting on or trying to understand in your life, we hope this episode speaks to you and we believe the Lord will have a word for you in that. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings." 1 Peter 5:6-9 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulli worry about literally everything29a83e0a-dd5c-455f-92a7-69bf20bad81aFri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 183: The Warning Signs Your Body Needs More Nutrients: Dr Mindy PelzIn this moment, the fasting and hormone expert, Dr Mindy Pelz discusses how your body can show your liver health. Mindy says that there are simple ways that you can check how well your liver is function by looking at your eyes, feet and tongue. She says that If the corner of your eye is yellow it can show liver stagnation, which means that the liver will struggle to metabolise toxins like alcohol. Equally, if the bottom of your feet are dry and cracking, it shows there is not proper circulation and your liver is struggling to detox. Mindy says that some of the core reasons for this poor liver function is a lack of minerals and proper nutrients. However, this can be turned around with a mixture of fasting and getting in the right fruits and vegetables. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify-  https://g2ul0.app.link//2ys7HzzgMNb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link//64LmI0CgMNb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Mindy: https://drmindypelz.com/about/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the fasting and hormone expert, Dr Mindy Pelz discusses how your body can show your liver health. Mindy says that there are simple ways that you can check how well your liver is function by looking at your eyes, feet and tongue. She says that If the corner of your eye is yellow it can show liver stagnation, which means that the liver will struggle to metabolise toxins like alcohol. Equally, if the bottom of your feet are dry and cracking, it shows there is not proper circulation and your liver is struggling to detox. Mindy says that some of the core reasons for this poor liver function is a lack of minerals and proper nutrients. However, this can be turned around with a mixture of fasting and getting in the right fruits and vegetables. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify-  https://g2ul0.app.link//2ys7HzzgMNb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link//64LmI0CgMNb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Mindy: https://drmindypelz.com/about/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 183: The Warning Signs Your Body Needs More Nutrients: Dr Mindy Pelz0a954ae8-43ef-4b85-bcde-724a5c4eeae7Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000752https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: The Power of Words (2024) As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 292: The Power of Words (2024)6151e3bc-80c7-4ced-9383-1bd42e2cfd84Fri, 18 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: Respect for Human Life (2024) We begin exploring the fifth commandment: “you shall not kill”. The Catechism reminds us that human life is sacred, and we must not take the life of another innocent human. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus takes this commandment even further as he calls us to avoid anger, hatred, and vengeance in addition to loving our enemies. By forgiving and extending to others the same love and mercy we are willing to extend to ourselves, we are respecting the dignity of that person. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2258-2262. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin exploring the fifth commandment: “you shall not kill”. The Catechism reminds us that human life is sacred, and we must not take the life of another innocent human. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus takes this commandment even further as he calls us to avoid anger, hatred, and vengeance in addition to loving our enemies. By forgiving and extending to others the same love and mercy we are willing to extend to ourselves, we are respecting the dignity of that person. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2258-2262. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 292: Respect for Human Life (2024)ab05aa59-907f-4f9c-bbf8-36e618404c39Fri, 18 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: Respect for Human Life (2024) We begin exploring the fifth commandment: “you shall not kill”. The Catechism reminds us that human life is sacred, and we must not take the life of another innocent human. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus takes this commandment even further as he calls us to avoid anger, hatred, and vengeance in addition to loving our enemies. By forgiving and extending to others the same love and mercy we are willing to extend to ourselves, we are respecting the dignity of that person. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2258-2262. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin exploring the fifth commandment: “you shall not kill”. The Catechism reminds us that human life is sacred, and we must not take the life of another innocent human. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus takes this commandment even further as he calls us to avoid anger, hatred, and vengeance in addition to loving our enemies. By forgiving and extending to others the same love and mercy we are willing to extend to ourselves, we are respecting the dignity of that person. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2258-2262. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 292: Respect for Human Life (2024)da6d8286-53b6-4865-9877-2130b07ce868Fri, 18 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: The Power of Words (2024) As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 292: The Power of Words (2024)ca059afa-1f11-48aa-91e8-1619cf0f70c5Fri, 18 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: The Power of Words (2024) As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 292: The Power of Words (2024)1fb649fa-8523-4c51-824b-c13fa96630daFri, 18 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: The Power of Words (2024) As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 292: The Power of Words (2024)c49629d7-2543-40c1-8f01-3cdadf4dae89Fri, 18 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHitting the Mark (Part 2)Ellis and his dad woke up before sunrise to walk out to the woods the first day of bow hunting season. It was a brisk morning, and the frosty grass crunched beneath Ellis's feet as he walked."Your stand is right up here," Dad whispered. Before Ellis could climb the ladder up to his tree stand, Dad grabbed his elbow. "Ellis, there are two things you need to remember." Dad's face was serious. "Do not fall asleep, and do not leave your stand."Ellis nodded. "You're going to do great," Dad whispered before he disappeared into the darkness to sit in a tree stand somewhere else.Thirty minutes later, Ellis was getting bored and sleepy. He kept watching for deer, but his hunting jacket was so warm, and the sounds of the woods were so calming. He closed his eyes.Ellis's eyes shot open when he heard a loud scraping sound coming from below. Rattled, he turned quickly and saw a giant buck scraping his antlers against a tree right next to him.He frantically reached for his bow, but the deer had already heard him. With a dash, the buck was gone.When Dad came back to get him, Ellis tried not to let him see that he had been crying. "Ellis, what's wrong?" asked Dad."Dad, I'm so sorry! I fell asleep, and a giant buck got away. Are you mad?""Of course I'm not mad," Dad said. "I'm only disappointed for you because I know how badly you wanted to get a deer today! And I wanted you to be safe."Ellis sniffled. "I wish I had listened to your instructions. When that buck came, I wasn't ready for him."Dad smiled. "That reminds me of some other instructions we should all listen to about being ready. Pastor Brown talked about them at church last week, remember?""You mean what he said about being ready for Jesus to come back?" asked Ellis. Dad nodded. "Jesus promised to come back someday to get rid of all sin and make everything new. And what a day that will be! But we need to be ready. First, we must trust Him as our Savior. Then, as we wait for Him, we need to be alert to how we can help more people know how much He loves them."–Emily Tenter

Ellis and his dad woke up before sunrise to walk out to the woods the first day of bow hunting season. It was a brisk morning, and the frosty grass crunched beneath Ellis's feet as he walked."Your stand is right up here," Dad whispered. Before Ellis could climb the ladder up to his tree stand, Dad grabbed his elbow. "Ellis, there are two things you need to remember." Dad's face was serious. "Do not fall asleep, and do not leave your stand."Ellis nodded. "You're going to do great," Dad whispered before he disappeared into the darkness to sit in a tree stand somewhere else.Thirty minutes later, Ellis was getting bored and sleepy. He kept watching for deer, but his hunting jacket was so warm, and the sounds of the woods were so calming. He closed his eyes.Ellis's eyes shot open when he heard a loud scraping sound coming from below. Rattled, he turned quickly and saw a giant buck scraping his antlers against a tree right next to him.He frantically reached for his bow, but the deer had already heard him. With a dash, the buck was gone.When Dad came back to get him, Ellis tried not to let him see that he had been crying. "Ellis, what's wrong?" asked Dad."Dad, I'm so sorry! I fell asleep, and a giant buck got away. Are you mad?""Of course I'm not mad," Dad said. "I'm only disappointed for you because I know how badly you wanted to get a deer today! And I wanted you to be safe."Ellis sniffled. "I wish I had listened to your instructions. When that buck came, I wasn't ready for him."Dad smiled. "That reminds me of some other instructions we should all listen to about being ready. Pastor Brown talked about them at church last week, remember?""You mean what he said about being ready for Jesus to come back?" asked Ellis. Dad nodded. "Jesus promised to come back someday to get rid of all sin and make everything new. And what a day that will be! But we need to be ready. First, we must trust Him as our Savior. Then, as we wait for Him, we need to be alert to how we can help more people know how much He loves them."–Emily Tenter

Hitting the Mark (Part 2)58b7d306-2c2d-432d-8bc1-6d7c715e0a9aFri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Hitting the Mark (Part 2) Bible Reading: Matthew 24:30-31, 36-44 Ellis and his dad woke up before sunrise to walk out to the woods the first day of bow hunting season. It was a brisk morning, and the frosty grass crunched beneath Ellis’s feet as he walked. “Your stand is right up here,” Dad whispered. Before Ellis could climb the ladder up to his tree stand, Dad grabbed his elbow. “Ellis, there are two things you need to remember.” Dad’s face was serious. “Do not fall asleep, and do not leave your stand.” Ellis nodded. “You’re going to do great,” Dad whispered before he disappeared into the darkness to sit in a tree stand somewhere else. Thirty minutes later, Ellis was getting bored and sleepy. He kept watching for deer, but his hunting jacket was so warm, and the sounds of the woods were so calming. He closed his eyes. Ellis’s eyes shot open when he heard a loud scraping sound coming from below. Rattled, he turned quickly and saw a giant buck scraping his antlers against a tree right next to him. He frantically reached for his bow, but the deer had already heard him. With a dash, the buck was gone. When Dad came back to get him, Ellis tried not to let him see that he had been crying. “Ellis, what’s wrong?” asked Dad. “Dad, I’m so sorry! I fell asleep, and a giant buck got away. Are you mad?” “Of course I’m not mad,” Dad said. “I’m only disappointed for you because I know how badly you wanted to get a deer today! And I wanted you to be safe.” Ellis sniffled. “I wish I had listened to your instructions. When that buck came, I wasn’t ready for him.” Dad smiled. “That reminds me of some other instructions we should all listen to about being ready. Pastor Brown talked about them at church last week, remember?” “You mean what he said about being ready for Jesus to come back?” asked Ellis. Dad nodded. “Jesus promised to come back someday to get rid of all sin and make everything new. And what a day that will be! But we need to be ready. First, we must trust Him as our Savior. Then, as we wait for Him, we need to be alert to how we can help more people know how much He loves them.” –Emily Tenter How About You?Are you ready for Jesus to come back? The Bible tells us that no one knows the day or time of Jesus’s return, so we need to be ready. That means trusting Him to forgive our sins and make us right with God, knowing we could never hit the mark of God’s perfect standard ourselves. Then we can serve Him and share His love with others as we wait for Him to return. Today’s Key Verse:Therefore be alert, since you don’t know what day your Lord is coming. (CSB) (Matthew 24:42) Today’s Key Thought:Be ready for Jesus

Bible Reading: Matthew 24:30-31, 36-44 Ellis and his dad woke up before sunrise to walk out to the woods the first day of bow hunting season. It was a brisk morning, and the frosty grass crunched beneath Ellis’s feet as he walked. “Your stand is right up here,” Dad whispered. Before Ellis could climb the ladder up to his tree stand, Dad grabbed his elbow. “Ellis, there are two things you need to remember.” Dad’s face was serious. “Do not fall asleep, and do not leave your stand.” Ellis nodded. “You’re going to do great,” Dad whispered before he disappeared into the darkness to sit in a tree stand somewhere else. Thirty minutes later, Ellis was getting bored and sleepy. He kept watching for deer, but his hunting jacket was so warm, and the sounds of the woods were so calming. He closed his eyes. Ellis’s eyes shot open when he heard a loud scraping sound coming from below. Rattled, he turned quickly and saw a giant buck scraping his antlers against a tree right next to him. He frantically reached for his bow, but the deer had already heard him. With a dash, the buck was gone. When Dad came back to get him, Ellis tried not to let him see that he had been crying. “Ellis, what’s wrong?” asked Dad. “Dad, I’m so sorry! I fell asleep, and a giant buck got away. Are you mad?” “Of course I’m not mad,” Dad said. “I’m only disappointed for you because I know how badly you wanted to get a deer today! And I wanted you to be safe.” Ellis sniffled. “I wish I had listened to your instructions. When that buck came, I wasn’t ready for him.” Dad smiled. “That reminds me of some other instructions we should all listen to about being ready. Pastor Brown talked about them at church last week, remember?” “You mean what he said about being ready for Jesus to come back?” asked Ellis. Dad nodded. “Jesus promised to come back someday to get rid of all sin and make everything new. And what a day that will be! But we need to be ready. First, we must trust Him as our Savior. Then, as we wait for Him, we need to be alert to how we can help more people know how much He loves them.” –Emily Tenter How About You?Are you ready for Jesus to come back? The Bible tells us that no one knows the day or time of Jesus’s return, so we need to be ready. That means trusting Him to forgive our sins and make us right with God, knowing we could never hit the mark of God’s perfect standard ourselves. Then we can serve Him and share His love with others as we wait for Him to return. Today’s Key Verse:Therefore be alert, since you don’t know what day your Lord is coming. (CSB) (Matthew 24:42) Today’s Key Thought:Be ready for Jesus

Hitting the Mark (Part 2) 9082a46f-1d12-4a0b-a275-2998ef9fcd98Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDid Jesus Really Warn Against Repitition in Prayer? &quot;In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words.&quot; Matthew 6:7 (New American Bible, Revised Edition) Does Jesus warn us against repetitive prayers? Does praying the rosary contradict the way Jesus asked us to pray? Why is the rosary even designed that way? Whether you pray the rosary everyday or have never prayed it before, Fr. Mike has some insights from Jesus and his Church regarding repetition in prayer that will change the way you look at prayers like the rosary.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words.&quot; Matthew 6:7 (New American Bible, Revised Edition) Does Jesus warn us against repetitive prayers? Does praying the rosary contradict the way Jesus asked us to pray? Why is the rosary even designed that way? Whether you pray the rosary everyday or have never prayed it before, Fr. Mike has some insights from Jesus and his Church regarding repetition in prayer that will change the way you look at prayers like the rosary.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDid Jesus Really Warn Against Repitition in Prayer?dc882412-20e7-4e9f-ad11-56de44e61756Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDid Jesus Really Warn Against Repetition in Prayer? &quot;In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words.&quot; Matthew 6:7 (New American Bible, Revised Edition) Does Jesus warn us against repetitive prayers? Does praying the rosary contradict the way Jesus asked us to pray? Why is the rosary even designed that way? Whether you pray the rosary everyday or have never prayed it before, Fr. Mike has some insights from Jesus and his Church regarding repetition in prayer that will change the way you look at prayers like the rosary.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words.&quot; Matthew 6:7 (New American Bible, Revised Edition) Does Jesus warn us against repetitive prayers? Does praying the rosary contradict the way Jesus asked us to pray? Why is the rosary even designed that way? Whether you pray the rosary everyday or have never prayed it before, Fr. Mike has some insights from Jesus and his Church regarding repetition in prayer that will change the way you look at prayers like the rosary.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDid Jesus Really Warn Against Repetition in Prayer?344252f4-9cb7-4cd1-b639-1930ae5d4d94Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#889 - 1 Maccabees 3:27-60 – Judas PreparesThis episode is part 4 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Antiochus looks for funds to fight back. Meanwhile Judas prepares to meet a large invading army. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 4 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Antiochus looks for funds to fight back. Meanwhile Judas prepares to meet a large invading army. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#889 - 1 Maccabees 3:27-60 – Judas Preparesd4185380-1a40-46cd-886d-92412e8a3ba6Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000896https://216.73.216.191/allTags5 Heroes from Hurricane HeleneIn the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, heroes have emerged, demonstrating strength and courage in the face of adversity. John Heinen, Sam Guzman, and Devin Schadt highlight five heroic men and their stories from the hurricane's devastation. They examine the virtues displayed by each man and how these qualities exemplify authentic masculinity. If you have a question for us to answer on the show please send a voice recording or written out a question to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. SUPPORT RELIEF EFFORTS: Martyrs' Walk Hurricane Relief - https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-martyrs-walk-hurricane-relief Aerial Recovery - https://aerialrecovery.org/ 🎉 FREE ROSARY FOR ALL NEW ANNUAL MEMBERS - Join CG+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 31 mins of episode 180 where we discuss how to grow in virtue these men displayed. - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON Civic Duty. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 17 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, heroes have emerged, demonstrating strength and courage in the face of adversity. John Heinen, Sam Guzman, and Devin Schadt highlight five heroic men and their stories from the hurricane's devastation. They examine the virtues displayed by each man and how these qualities exemplify authentic masculinity. If you have a question for us to answer on the show please send a voice recording or written out a question to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. SUPPORT RELIEF EFFORTS: Martyrs' Walk Hurricane Relief - https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-martyrs-walk-hurricane-relief Aerial Recovery - https://aerialrecovery.org/ 🎉 FREE ROSARY FOR ALL NEW ANNUAL MEMBERS - Join CG+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 31 mins of episode 180 where we discuss how to grow in virtue these men displayed. - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON Civic Duty. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 17 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full5 Heroes from Hurricane Helene09cc4217-af5a-4e7b-86e1-b20ab4ea3335Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +00003628https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrevor Noah: My Depression Was Linked To ADHD! Why I Left The Daily Show!From being 'born a crime' and surviving Apartheid to navigating fame, Trevor Noah opens up about the chaos behind the comedy   Trevor Noah is a comedian and former host of the satirical news programme, ‘The Daily Show’. He is also host of the podcast ‘What Now? with Trevor Noah’ and author of the best-selling book, ‘Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood’.  In this conversation, Trevor and Steven discuss topics such as, how growing up under Apartheid shaped Trevor’s life path, the trauma of his mother’s attempted murder, how Trevor received death threats at ‘The Daily Show’, and why young men are struggling today.  (00:00) Intro (01:47) Trevor's Childhood (04:51) What Do People Need To Know To Understand Trevor (07:08) What Was Apartheid Like For Trevor? (11:01) I Was Born Illegal (16:06) Trevor's Mother's Troubled Relationship With New Partner (23:22) Trevor's Mum's Shooting (26:05) Being Hyper-Empathetic (30:54) What Happened On The Day Of The Shooting (34:16) The Miracle That Saved My Mother (36:12) Why Didn't Your Stepdad Go To Prison? (38:29) Is Trevor Still Angry? (42:31) Have You Forgiven Him? (43:17) How Does Past Trauma Affect Trevor Today? (45:13) Men's Mental Health & Loneliness Epidemic (50:37) Why Are Men Struggling (59:10) How Can We Men Be Helped? (01:03:02) Belonging (01:08:43) How Do You Spot A Bad Friend? (01:11:51) Trevor's Work Ethic (01:15:32) Does Money And Fame Guide Your Decisions? (01:19:50) We're All Human & Need The Same Thing (01:24:39) Death Threats When Starting The Daily Show (01:29:11) The Worst Day On The Daily Show (01:34:53) Trevor's Struggle With Depression (01:40:46) Why Did Trevor Leave The Daily Show (01:46:49) You Don't Know What You've Got Until It's Gone (01:50:49) Trevor's Therapy Journey (01:59:28) Trevor's ADHD Diagnosis (02:02:31) The Link Between ADHD And Depression (02:09:16) Did You Ever Feel Hopeless? (02:13:44) Trevor Reuniting With His Father (02:15:53) What Lesson Did You Learn From Your Father? (02:18:32) Your Mum (02:18:39) What Would Trevor Say In His Last Phone Call To His Mother (02:21:50) Trevor's Thoughts On Fatherhood (02:23:31) Trevor's Romantic Relationships (02:26:14) The Lowest Point Of Your Life (02:30:12) Would Trevor Erase What Happened To His Mother? Let me know if you need any further adjustments! Follow Trevor:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/h7Y99Ai0GNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/OGcQnqk0GNb  Spotify: You can purchase Trevor’s book, ‘Into the Uncut Grass’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/9KoTivu0GNb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From being 'born a crime' and surviving Apartheid to navigating fame, Trevor Noah opens up about the chaos behind the comedy   Trevor Noah is a comedian and former host of the satirical news programme, ‘The Daily Show’. He is also host of the podcast ‘What Now? with Trevor Noah’ and author of the best-selling book, ‘Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood’.  In this conversation, Trevor and Steven discuss topics such as, how growing up under Apartheid shaped Trevor’s life path, the trauma of his mother’s attempted murder, how Trevor received death threats at ‘The Daily Show’, and why young men are struggling today.  (00:00) Intro (01:47) Trevor's Childhood (04:51) What Do People Need To Know To Understand Trevor (07:08) What Was Apartheid Like For Trevor? (11:01) I Was Born Illegal (16:06) Trevor's Mother's Troubled Relationship With New Partner (23:22) Trevor's Mum's Shooting (26:05) Being Hyper-Empathetic (30:54) What Happened On The Day Of The Shooting (34:16) The Miracle That Saved My Mother (36:12) Why Didn't Your Stepdad Go To Prison? (38:29) Is Trevor Still Angry? (42:31) Have You Forgiven Him? (43:17) How Does Past Trauma Affect Trevor Today? (45:13) Men's Mental Health & Loneliness Epidemic (50:37) Why Are Men Struggling (59:10) How Can We Men Be Helped? (01:03:02) Belonging (01:08:43) How Do You Spot A Bad Friend? (01:11:51) Trevor's Work Ethic (01:15:32) Does Money And Fame Guide Your Decisions? (01:19:50) We're All Human & Need The Same Thing (01:24:39) Death Threats When Starting The Daily Show (01:29:11) The Worst Day On The Daily Show (01:34:53) Trevor's Struggle With Depression (01:40:46) Why Did Trevor Leave The Daily Show (01:46:49) You Don't Know What You've Got Until It's Gone (01:50:49) Trevor's Therapy Journey (01:59:28) Trevor's ADHD Diagnosis (02:02:31) The Link Between ADHD And Depression (02:09:16) Did You Ever Feel Hopeless? (02:13:44) Trevor Reuniting With His Father (02:15:53) What Lesson Did You Learn From Your Father? (02:18:32) Your Mum (02:18:39) What Would Trevor Say In His Last Phone Call To His Mother (02:21:50) Trevor's Thoughts On Fatherhood (02:23:31) Trevor's Romantic Relationships (02:26:14) The Lowest Point Of Your Life (02:30:12) Would Trevor Erase What Happened To His Mother? Let me know if you need any further adjustments! Follow Trevor:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/h7Y99Ai0GNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/OGcQnqk0GNb  Spotify: You can purchase Trevor’s book, ‘Into the Uncut Grass’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/9KoTivu0GNb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTrevor Noah: My Depression Was Linked To ADHD! Why I Left The Daily Show!4e814222-83ca-43f8-8a8e-a998ad8657d3Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +00009598https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2024)b1cd87ff-b5ad-4513-b89b-ed81ae89e17bThu, 17 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Political Community and the Church (2024) We take a look at what the Catechism teaches about the Church in relation to political communities. Every institution has their own vision of what it means to be human, which shapes their policies. Because the Church knows the truth, that every person is made in the image and likeness of God, the Church must weigh in to ensure that the dignity of the human person is at the forefront of political decisions and policies. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2244-2257. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We take a look at what the Catechism teaches about the Church in relation to political communities. Every institution has their own vision of what it means to be human, which shapes their policies. Because the Church knows the truth, that every person is made in the image and likeness of God, the Church must weigh in to ensure that the dignity of the human person is at the forefront of political decisions and policies. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2244-2257. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 291: The Political Community and the Church (2024)8dc0d54e-4794-484f-9079-d4ebc742b9f7Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Political Community and the Church (2024) We take a look at what the Catechism teaches about the Church in relation to political communities. Every institution has their own vision of what it means to be human, which shapes their policies. Because the Church knows the truth, that every person is made in the image and likeness of God, the Church must weigh in to ensure that the dignity of the human person is at the forefront of political decisions and policies. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2244-2257. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We take a look at what the Catechism teaches about the Church in relation to political communities. Every institution has their own vision of what it means to be human, which shapes their policies. Because the Church knows the truth, that every person is made in the image and likeness of God, the Church must weigh in to ensure that the dignity of the human person is at the forefront of political decisions and policies. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2244-2257. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 291: The Political Community and the Church (2024)f3acacde-b647-471d-b72f-a478d5c4dfc2Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2024)47e79b58-dd02-4b93-81f5-5758bd10b2d5Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2024)75b93b52-2862-4376-85d0-4750f4efc57fThu, 17 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2024)a9245a31-687a-460f-9258-5ff2b46b17aeThu, 17 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHitting the Mark (Part 1)"I'm so excited for deer season this year!" Ellis could hardly contain himself as he and his dad walked from the house out to their big backyard.His dad chuckled. "I remember the day I was old enough to go hunting. I was probably jumping up and down like you!"Ellis and Dad had just gotten back from the bow shop, and Ellis wanted to test out his new arrows before the big day. He quickly got out his bow, nocked his arrow, drew back, and let the arrow fly toward the target. WHOOSH! He let out a disappointed grunt when he saw that his arrow didn't even come close to the bulls-eye."Whoa, easy, Ellis. Remember what I taught you," said Dad. "Put your feet in the right stance. Good, good. Now draw back slowly, bend your arm--that's it. Now, find your anchor. Bring your index finger to the corner of your mouth. Good! Now, take your time. Breathe…"WHOOSH!"That was much better, Ellis!" Ellis smiled. "Thanks, Dad. I still didn't hit the bulls-eye though.""Well, getting a bulls-eye is never easy, even with practice." Dad gave Ellis a thoughtful look. "You know, this reminds me of something. What if I told you that in order to get into heaven, you had to hit that bulls-eye a hundred times in a row and never miss?"Ellis scrunched his eyebrows. "Dad, that would be impossible!""You're right," said Dad. "It would be impossible! You would have to have a perfect record, and there's nobody in the world who's lived a perfect life except Jesus. The word sin means to miss the mark, and the mark is perfection. Because we're sinners, God knew we would never be able to hit the mark ourselves--that's why He sent His perfect Son to pay the price of our sins so we wouldn't have to!"Ellis thought for a moment. "So God forgives us and accepts us because Jesus hit the mark, not because of what we have done.""Right," said Dad. "By living a perfect life and dying for our sins, Jesus hit the bulls-eye for us so we could have eternal life with Him." He nodded to the bow in Ellis's hand. "Now, let's see what else you got!"–Emily Tenter

"I'm so excited for deer season this year!" Ellis could hardly contain himself as he and his dad walked from the house out to their big backyard.His dad chuckled. "I remember the day I was old enough to go hunting. I was probably jumping up and down like you!"Ellis and Dad had just gotten back from the bow shop, and Ellis wanted to test out his new arrows before the big day. He quickly got out his bow, nocked his arrow, drew back, and let the arrow fly toward the target. WHOOSH! He let out a disappointed grunt when he saw that his arrow didn't even come close to the bulls-eye."Whoa, easy, Ellis. Remember what I taught you," said Dad. "Put your feet in the right stance. Good, good. Now draw back slowly, bend your arm--that's it. Now, find your anchor. Bring your index finger to the corner of your mouth. Good! Now, take your time. Breathe…"WHOOSH!"That was much better, Ellis!" Ellis smiled. "Thanks, Dad. I still didn't hit the bulls-eye though.""Well, getting a bulls-eye is never easy, even with practice." Dad gave Ellis a thoughtful look. "You know, this reminds me of something. What if I told you that in order to get into heaven, you had to hit that bulls-eye a hundred times in a row and never miss?"Ellis scrunched his eyebrows. "Dad, that would be impossible!""You're right," said Dad. "It would be impossible! You would have to have a perfect record, and there's nobody in the world who's lived a perfect life except Jesus. The word sin means to miss the mark, and the mark is perfection. Because we're sinners, God knew we would never be able to hit the mark ourselves--that's why He sent His perfect Son to pay the price of our sins so we wouldn't have to!"Ellis thought for a moment. "So God forgives us and accepts us because Jesus hit the mark, not because of what we have done.""Right," said Dad. "By living a perfect life and dying for our sins, Jesus hit the bulls-eye for us so we could have eternal life with Him." He nodded to the bow in Ellis's hand. "Now, let's see what else you got!"–Emily Tenter

Hitting the Mark (Part 1)3a6ebeb0-57a7-4360-bec7-ddec6a16fb2cThu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Hitting the Mark (Part 1) Bible Reading: Romans 3:10-18; 5:8 “I’m so excited for deer season this year!” Ellis could hardly contain himself as he and his dad walked from the house out to their big backyard. His dad chuckled. “I remember the day I was old enough to go hunting. I was probably jumping up and down like you!” Ellis and Dad had just gotten back from the bow shop, and Ellis wanted to test out his new arrows before the big day. He quickly got out his bow, nocked his arrow, drew back, and let the arrow fly toward the target. WHOOSH! He let out a disappointed grunt when he saw that his arrow didn’t even come close to the bulls-eye. “Whoa, easy, Ellis. Remember what I taught you,” said Dad. “Put your feet in the right stance. Good, good. Now draw back slowly, bend your arm–that’s it. Now, find your anchor. Bring your index finger to the corner of your mouth. Good! Now, take your time. Breathe…” WHOOSH! “That was much better, Ellis!” Ellis smiled. “Thanks, Dad. I still didn’t hit the bulls-eye though.” “Well, getting a bulls-eye is never easy, even with practice.” Dad gave Ellis a thoughtful look. “You know, this reminds me of something. What if I told you that in order to get into heaven, you had to hit that bulls-eye a hundred times in a row and never miss?” Ellis scrunched his eyebrows. “Dad, that would be impossible!” “You’re right,” said Dad. “It would be impossible! You would have to have a perfect record, and there’s nobody in the world who’s lived a perfect life except Jesus. The word sin means to miss the mark, and the mark is perfection. Because we’re sinners, God knew we would never be able to hit the mark ourselves–that’s why He sent His perfect Son to pay the price of our sins so we wouldn’t have to!” Ellis thought for a moment. “So God forgives us and accepts us because Jesus hit the mark, not because of what we have done.” “Right,” said Dad. “By living a perfect life and dying for our sins, Jesus hit the bulls-eye for us so we could have eternal life with Him.” He nodded to the bow in Ellis’s hand. “Now, let’s see what else you got!” –Emily Tenter How About You?Are you missing the mark of perfection in your life? You’re not alone. No one is perfect–we’ve all failed to meet the requirements to enter heaven. But when Jesus died for our sins, He hit the mark for us! The only way to be accepted by God and have eternal life is by trusting in Jesus. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (NKJV) (Romans 3:23) Today’s Key Thought:Only Jesus is perfect

Bible Reading: Romans 3:10-18; 5:8 “I’m so excited for deer season this year!” Ellis could hardly contain himself as he and his dad walked from the house out to their big backyard. His dad chuckled. “I remember the day I was old enough to go hunting. I was probably jumping up and down like you!” Ellis and Dad had just gotten back from the bow shop, and Ellis wanted to test out his new arrows before the big day. He quickly got out his bow, nocked his arrow, drew back, and let the arrow fly toward the target. WHOOSH! He let out a disappointed grunt when he saw that his arrow didn’t even come close to the bulls-eye. “Whoa, easy, Ellis. Remember what I taught you,” said Dad. “Put your feet in the right stance. Good, good. Now draw back slowly, bend your arm–that’s it. Now, find your anchor. Bring your index finger to the corner of your mouth. Good! Now, take your time. Breathe…” WHOOSH! “That was much better, Ellis!” Ellis smiled. “Thanks, Dad. I still didn’t hit the bulls-eye though.” “Well, getting a bulls-eye is never easy, even with practice.” Dad gave Ellis a thoughtful look. “You know, this reminds me of something. What if I told you that in order to get into heaven, you had to hit that bulls-eye a hundred times in a row and never miss?” Ellis scrunched his eyebrows. “Dad, that would be impossible!” “You’re right,” said Dad. “It would be impossible! You would have to have a perfect record, and there’s nobody in the world who’s lived a perfect life except Jesus. The word sin means to miss the mark, and the mark is perfection. Because we’re sinners, God knew we would never be able to hit the mark ourselves–that’s why He sent His perfect Son to pay the price of our sins so we wouldn’t have to!” Ellis thought for a moment. “So God forgives us and accepts us because Jesus hit the mark, not because of what we have done.” “Right,” said Dad. “By living a perfect life and dying for our sins, Jesus hit the bulls-eye for us so we could have eternal life with Him.” He nodded to the bow in Ellis’s hand. “Now, let’s see what else you got!” –Emily Tenter How About You?Are you missing the mark of perfection in your life? You’re not alone. No one is perfect–we’ve all failed to meet the requirements to enter heaven. But when Jesus died for our sins, He hit the mark for us! The only way to be accepted by God and have eternal life is by trusting in Jesus. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (NKJV) (Romans 3:23) Today’s Key Thought:Only Jesus is perfect

Hitting the Mark (Part 1) c489daed-de28-48c7-90aa-3fe43272a848Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsInterview with The HolderWe bring you an interview with a veteran holder and layperson who is highly respected lay assistant within exorcism, Dave VanVickle.

We bring you an interview with a veteran holder and layperson who is highly respected lay assistant within exorcism, Dave VanVickle.

fullInterview with The Holder2d7070a2-67c3-4c55-ad02-7e1cbc1d0249Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:28:08 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2024)191d6842-cedf-4286-beaa-0961aa1337cfWed, 16 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: The Duties of Citizens (2024) As citizens of a nation, we have certain responsibilities in accordance with God’s Law. The Catechism provides parameters for contributing to society, welcoming the foreigner, refusing obedience, and resisting oppression. Fr. Mike helps us better understand our role as co-collaborators in society within the lens of our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2238-2243. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As citizens of a nation, we have certain responsibilities in accordance with God’s Law. The Catechism provides parameters for contributing to society, welcoming the foreigner, refusing obedience, and resisting oppression. Fr. Mike helps us better understand our role as co-collaborators in society within the lens of our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2238-2243. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 290: The Duties of Citizens (2024)352f74c9-1521-46fb-8812-5684e29604beWed, 16 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: The Duties of Citizens (2024) As citizens of a nation, we have certain responsibilities in accordance with God’s Law. The Catechism provides parameters for contributing to society, welcoming the foreigner, refusing obedience, and resisting oppression. Fr. Mike helps us better understand our role as co-collaborators in society within the lens of our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2238-2243. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As citizens of a nation, we have certain responsibilities in accordance with God’s Law. The Catechism provides parameters for contributing to society, welcoming the foreigner, refusing obedience, and resisting oppression. Fr. Mike helps us better understand our role as co-collaborators in society within the lens of our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2238-2243. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 290: The Duties of Citizens (2024)bacc5964-a3de-49c1-98b0-c87c4a87b2dbWed, 16 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2024)e4544305-29ab-4e59-9410-6948be5fbf2cWed, 16 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2024)1612dab2-b8ef-46b8-8acf-a5a73b5e5eccWed, 16 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2024)6c2f7d3a-694f-4891-afe9-331d8f440fd8Wed, 16 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLittle GuyMaeve curled up on the sofa and looked at her parakeet. Her father had given her the little bird only a short time before he died. "This little guy will keep you company," Dad told her, and that was why Maeve had named him Little Guy.Dad had been gone six months now. Although Maeve was getting used to the emptiness his death had brought to the house and her life, she still missed many things--Dad in his place at the table, the sound of his laugh, the way he used to tap a goodnight signal on her bedroom door. There was a sadness in Mom's eyes too, and Maeve knew she missed Dad a lot.Maeve noticed that her parakeet was perched dejectedly in his little brass cage. She had cleaned the cage and gave him fresh water and seeds, but he hadn't chirped lately. "Mom, what's wrong with Little Guy?" Mom studied the little bird huddled on his perch. "He's molting. Did you notice all the feathers he's lost? Sometimes birds get droopy and stop singing during the molting period. He just needs a little time." Mom put an arm around Maeve. "You and I are a little like that right now. We've pretty much lost our desire to sing too, but Jesus knows how we feel, and He will be with us through this so we can keep singing His praises." "We can still sing even though we're sad?" asked Maeve. "I thought singing and praising God was something you did when you're happy or grateful for something.""It is," Mom said. "But, unlike your parakeet, we can still sing and praise God even when we're sad because Jesus died to save us and is always with us. He is still King over everything, and He knows we miss Dad very much and promises to care for us. Remember the wonderful promises we read from the Bible earlier this week?"Maeve nodded. "They mentioned that God cares for the fatherless--that's me--and widows--that's you." She gently poked a finger into the cage, touching the bird's soft green feathers. "I guess that's something I can sing about, even though I'm sad," she said softly. Little Guy cocked his head and ruffled his feathers. Then he chirped, almost as if he understood.–Phyllis I. Klomparens

Maeve curled up on the sofa and looked at her parakeet. Her father had given her the little bird only a short time before he died. "This little guy will keep you company," Dad told her, and that was why Maeve had named him Little Guy.Dad had been gone six months now. Although Maeve was getting used to the emptiness his death had brought to the house and her life, she still missed many things--Dad in his place at the table, the sound of his laugh, the way he used to tap a goodnight signal on her bedroom door. There was a sadness in Mom's eyes too, and Maeve knew she missed Dad a lot.Maeve noticed that her parakeet was perched dejectedly in his little brass cage. She had cleaned the cage and gave him fresh water and seeds, but he hadn't chirped lately. "Mom, what's wrong with Little Guy?" Mom studied the little bird huddled on his perch. "He's molting. Did you notice all the feathers he's lost? Sometimes birds get droopy and stop singing during the molting period. He just needs a little time." Mom put an arm around Maeve. "You and I are a little like that right now. We've pretty much lost our desire to sing too, but Jesus knows how we feel, and He will be with us through this so we can keep singing His praises." "We can still sing even though we're sad?" asked Maeve. "I thought singing and praising God was something you did when you're happy or grateful for something.""It is," Mom said. "But, unlike your parakeet, we can still sing and praise God even when we're sad because Jesus died to save us and is always with us. He is still King over everything, and He knows we miss Dad very much and promises to care for us. Remember the wonderful promises we read from the Bible earlier this week?"Maeve nodded. "They mentioned that God cares for the fatherless--that's me--and widows--that's you." She gently poked a finger into the cage, touching the bird's soft green feathers. "I guess that's something I can sing about, even though I'm sad," she said softly. Little Guy cocked his head and ruffled his feathers. Then he chirped, almost as if he understood.–Phyllis I. Klomparens

Little Guy1a7f20d3-6a08-4b93-b561-97d7ed8cfb61Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Little Guy  Bible Reading: Psalms 34:1-3; 146:5-10; Lamentations 3:22-23 Maeve curled up on the sofa and looked at her parakeet. Her father had given her the little bird only a short time before he died. “This little guy will keep you company,” Dad told her, and that was why Maeve had named him Little Guy. Dad had been gone six months now. Although Maeve was getting used to the emptiness his death had brought to the house and her life, she still missed many things–Dad in his place at the table, the sound of his laugh, the way he used to tap a goodnight signal on her bedroom door. There was a sadness in Mom’s eyes too, and Maeve knew she missed Dad a lot. Maeve noticed that her parakeet was perched dejectedly in his little brass cage. She had cleaned the cage and gave him fresh water and seeds, but he hadn’t chirped lately. “Mom, what’s wrong with Little Guy?” Mom studied the little bird huddled on his perch. “He’s molting. Did you notice all the feathers he’s lost? Sometimes birds get droopy and stop singing during the molting period. He just needs a little time.” Mom put an arm around Maeve. “You and I are a little like that right now. We’ve pretty much lost our desire to sing too, but Jesus knows how we feel, and He will be with us through this so we can keep singing His praises.” “We can still sing even though we’re sad?” asked Maeve. “I thought singing and praising God was something you did when you’re happy or grateful for something.” “It is,” Mom said. “But, unlike your parakeet, we can still sing and praise God even when we’re sad because Jesus died to save us and is always with us. He is still King over everything, and He knows we miss Dad very much and promises to care for us. Remember the wonderful promises we read from the Bible earlier this week?” Maeve nodded. “They mentioned that God cares for the fatherless–that’s me–and widows–that’s you.” She gently poked a finger into the cage, touching the bird’s soft green feathers. “I guess that’s something I can sing about, even though I’m sad,” she said softly. Little Guy cocked his head and ruffled his feathers. Then he chirped, almost as if he understood. –Phyllis I. Klomparens How About You?Is there something going on in your life that’s making you feel sad and lonely? Maybe you lost a parent or friend, or you’re dealing with some other great sorrow. God knows all about it, and He loves you and cares about what’s happening. Pray about your problems and depend on Him to help you through them. Even when things are hard, you can praise Him and thank Him for His great love for you. Today’s Key Verse:A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. (NIV) (Psalm 68:5) Today’s Key Thought:God understands your situation

Bible Reading: Psalms 34:1-3; 146:5-10; Lamentations 3:22-23 Maeve curled up on the sofa and looked at her parakeet. Her father had given her the little bird only a short time before he died. “This little guy will keep you company,” Dad told her, and that was why Maeve had named him Little Guy. Dad had been gone six months now. Although Maeve was getting used to the emptiness his death had brought to the house and her life, she still missed many things–Dad in his place at the table, the sound of his laugh, the way he used to tap a goodnight signal on her bedroom door. There was a sadness in Mom’s eyes too, and Maeve knew she missed Dad a lot. Maeve noticed that her parakeet was perched dejectedly in his little brass cage. She had cleaned the cage and gave him fresh water and seeds, but he hadn’t chirped lately. “Mom, what’s wrong with Little Guy?” Mom studied the little bird huddled on his perch. “He’s molting. Did you notice all the feathers he’s lost? Sometimes birds get droopy and stop singing during the molting period. He just needs a little time.” Mom put an arm around Maeve. “You and I are a little like that right now. We’ve pretty much lost our desire to sing too, but Jesus knows how we feel, and He will be with us through this so we can keep singing His praises.” “We can still sing even though we’re sad?” asked Maeve. “I thought singing and praising God was something you did when you’re happy or grateful for something.” “It is,” Mom said. “But, unlike your parakeet, we can still sing and praise God even when we’re sad because Jesus died to save us and is always with us. He is still King over everything, and He knows we miss Dad very much and promises to care for us. Remember the wonderful promises we read from the Bible earlier this week?” Maeve nodded. “They mentioned that God cares for the fatherless–that’s me–and widows–that’s you.” She gently poked a finger into the cage, touching the bird’s soft green feathers. “I guess that’s something I can sing about, even though I’m sad,” she said softly. Little Guy cocked his head and ruffled his feathers. Then he chirped, almost as if he understood. –Phyllis I. Klomparens How About You?Is there something going on in your life that’s making you feel sad and lonely? Maybe you lost a parent or friend, or you’re dealing with some other great sorrow. God knows all about it, and He loves you and cares about what’s happening. Pray about your problems and depend on Him to help you through them. Even when things are hard, you can praise Him and thank Him for His great love for you. Today’s Key Verse:A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. (NIV) (Psalm 68:5) Today’s Key Thought:God understands your situation

Little Guy  e5a7bacb-15a4-48b3-aab5-d20337506381Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Wise Influences (2024) Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 289: Wise Influences (2024)6cd62cbf-d5cd-4cc6-9805-881f2c1d7625Tue, 15 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Family, Society, and the Kingdom (2024) While family is important, the Catechism states, “The first vocation of the Christian is to follow Jesus.” This means that parents should support Christ&#39;s call for their children. Fr. Mike explains that when we deny Jesus or his teachings for the sake of our families, we are making an idol of the family. We also learn the duties of civil authorities. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2232-2237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

While family is important, the Catechism states, “The first vocation of the Christian is to follow Jesus.” This means that parents should support Christ&#39;s call for their children. Fr. Mike explains that when we deny Jesus or his teachings for the sake of our families, we are making an idol of the family. We also learn the duties of civil authorities. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2232-2237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 289: Family, Society, and the Kingdom (2024)0f20655d-ccd1-4051-9216-1f01a1e96bf2Tue, 15 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Family, Society, and the Kingdom (2024) While family is important, the Catechism states, “The first vocation of the Christian is to follow Jesus.” This means that parents should support Christ&#39;s call for their children. Fr. Mike explains that when we deny Jesus or his teachings for the sake of our families, we are making an idol of the family. We also learn the duties of civil authorities. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2232-2237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

While family is important, the Catechism states, “The first vocation of the Christian is to follow Jesus.” This means that parents should support Christ&#39;s call for their children. Fr. Mike explains that when we deny Jesus or his teachings for the sake of our families, we are making an idol of the family. We also learn the duties of civil authorities. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2232-2237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 289: Family, Society, and the Kingdom (2024)247823aa-5752-4bcc-ae66-a406f0ddae0dTue, 15 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Wise Influences (2024) Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 289: Wise Influences (2024)487774a6-0b18-4827-b566-fba676308532Tue, 15 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Wise Influences (2024) Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 289: Wise Influences (2024)d326dfd1-b123-4116-bb8f-9eae11d825e5Tue, 15 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Wise Influences (2024) Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 289: Wise Influences (2024)cbf2b153-79e6-4424-96a6-a6158b660917Tue, 15 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThirsty SoulDad clapped the Bible shut and gave Geena a bear hug. They both jumped up and pumped their fists in the air."We did it!" Geena shouted.Mom came in the back door. "I take it you two just finished reading the entire Bible. Look what I have for you." She handed them two tickets. "You can celebrate at tomorrow's ball game."They had good seats at the game, ate lots of chips and hot dogs--and their team won. On the way home Geena was thirsty, but her water bottle was empty.When they got home, Geena forgot about getting a drink as they sat at the table telling Mom all about the game. Dad pulled out the Bible and said, "Geena, you can pick which book we read next." "We just finished the Bible yesterday. Why do we need to keep reading it?" She held up her empty water bottle. "I need some water."Dad put up his hand. "Wait, didn't you just drink that whole bottle yesterday?" Geena nodded. Dad asked, "Why do you want more?""Probably because we ate three bags of chips at the game." Geena giggled. Dad laughed and took her water bottle to the sink. "What if you never had anything to drink again?""I'd feel awful and always be thirsty." "That's how it would be for your soul without Jesus," said Dad. "You'd be like someone lost in a desert with no water. Jesus calls Himself living water because we need Him to save us and fill our lives with His presence and peace. One of the ways He helps us feel His presence and peace is through His Word. Reading the Bible is like a drink from Jesus that refreshes your mind and spirit. It's not something to just read once--we need to keep reading the Bible and learning about it with others at church." Geena nodded. "It reminds me how much God loves me--like when we read about how Jesus forgives us because He took the punishment for our sins when He died on the cross. And I love reading the part about Jesus rising from the dead." Dad handed her the full water bottle. Geena took a drink and opened the Bible to choose what they would read next.–Laura Roesler

Dad clapped the Bible shut and gave Geena a bear hug. They both jumped up and pumped their fists in the air."We did it!" Geena shouted.Mom came in the back door. "I take it you two just finished reading the entire Bible. Look what I have for you." She handed them two tickets. "You can celebrate at tomorrow's ball game."They had good seats at the game, ate lots of chips and hot dogs--and their team won. On the way home Geena was thirsty, but her water bottle was empty.When they got home, Geena forgot about getting a drink as they sat at the table telling Mom all about the game. Dad pulled out the Bible and said, "Geena, you can pick which book we read next." "We just finished the Bible yesterday. Why do we need to keep reading it?" She held up her empty water bottle. "I need some water."Dad put up his hand. "Wait, didn't you just drink that whole bottle yesterday?" Geena nodded. Dad asked, "Why do you want more?""Probably because we ate three bags of chips at the game." Geena giggled. Dad laughed and took her water bottle to the sink. "What if you never had anything to drink again?""I'd feel awful and always be thirsty." "That's how it would be for your soul without Jesus," said Dad. "You'd be like someone lost in a desert with no water. Jesus calls Himself living water because we need Him to save us and fill our lives with His presence and peace. One of the ways He helps us feel His presence and peace is through His Word. Reading the Bible is like a drink from Jesus that refreshes your mind and spirit. It's not something to just read once--we need to keep reading the Bible and learning about it with others at church." Geena nodded. "It reminds me how much God loves me--like when we read about how Jesus forgives us because He took the punishment for our sins when He died on the cross. And I love reading the part about Jesus rising from the dead." Dad handed her the full water bottle. Geena took a drink and opened the Bible to choose what they would read next.–Laura Roesler

Thirsty Soule52f7387-3619-4400-b146-40142678dd2eTue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Thirsty Soul Bible Reading: Psalms 63:1-5; 143:5-6; John 4:7-14 Dad clapped the Bible shut and gave Geena a bear hug. They both jumped up and pumped their fists in the air. “We did it!” Geena shouted. Mom came in the back door. “I take it you two just finished reading the entire Bible. Look what I have for you.” She handed them two tickets. “You can celebrate at tomorrow’s ball game.” They had good seats at the game, ate lots of chips and hot dogs–and their team won. On the way home Geena was thirsty, but her water bottle was empty. When they got home, Geena forgot about getting a drink as they sat at the table telling Mom all about the game. Dad pulled out the Bible and said, “Geena, you can pick which book we read next.” “We just finished the Bible yesterday. Why do we need to keep reading it?” She held up her empty water bottle. “I need some water.” Dad put up his hand. “Wait, didn’t you just drink that whole bottle yesterday?” Geena nodded. Dad asked, “Why do you want more?” “Probably because we ate three bags of chips at the game.” Geena giggled. Dad laughed and took her water bottle to the sink. “What if you never had anything to drink again?” “I’d feel awful and always be thirsty.” “That’s how it would be for your soul without Jesus,” said Dad. “You’d be like someone lost in a desert with no water. Jesus calls Himself living water because we need Him to save us and fill our lives with His presence and peace. One of the ways He helps us feel His presence and peace is through His Word. Reading the Bible is like a drink from Jesus that refreshes your mind and spirit. It’s not something to just read once–we need to keep reading the Bible and learning about it with others at church.” Geena nodded. “It reminds me how much God loves me–like when we read about how Jesus forgives us because He took the punishment for our sins when He died on the cross. And I love reading the part about Jesus rising from the dead.” Dad handed her the full water bottle. Geena took a drink and opened the Bible to choose what they would read next. –Laura Roesler How About You?Do you ever feel you don’t really need to read the Bible? God’s Word tells us that His mercies are new every morning. Each day Jesus has loving things to tell you and guidance to give. Through the truth of His Word, He can refresh your soul like cold water on a hot day by reminding you of His love and faithfulness. Read it and trust Him to help you hear whatever He wants to say to you. Today’s Key Verse:My soul longs for You like a thirsty land. (NKJV) (Psalm 143:6) Today’s Key Thought:Stay thirsty for God’s Word

Bible Reading: Psalms 63:1-5; 143:5-6; John 4:7-14 Dad clapped the Bible shut and gave Geena a bear hug. They both jumped up and pumped their fists in the air. “We did it!” Geena shouted. Mom came in the back door. “I take it you two just finished reading the entire Bible. Look what I have for you.” She handed them two tickets. “You can celebrate at tomorrow’s ball game.” They had good seats at the game, ate lots of chips and hot dogs–and their team won. On the way home Geena was thirsty, but her water bottle was empty. When they got home, Geena forgot about getting a drink as they sat at the table telling Mom all about the game. Dad pulled out the Bible and said, “Geena, you can pick which book we read next.” “We just finished the Bible yesterday. Why do we need to keep reading it?” She held up her empty water bottle. “I need some water.” Dad put up his hand. “Wait, didn’t you just drink that whole bottle yesterday?” Geena nodded. Dad asked, “Why do you want more?” “Probably because we ate three bags of chips at the game.” Geena giggled. Dad laughed and took her water bottle to the sink. “What if you never had anything to drink again?” “I’d feel awful and always be thirsty.” “That’s how it would be for your soul without Jesus,” said Dad. “You’d be like someone lost in a desert with no water. Jesus calls Himself living water because we need Him to save us and fill our lives with His presence and peace. One of the ways He helps us feel His presence and peace is through His Word. Reading the Bible is like a drink from Jesus that refreshes your mind and spirit. It’s not something to just read once–we need to keep reading the Bible and learning about it with others at church.” Geena nodded. “It reminds me how much God loves me–like when we read about how Jesus forgives us because He took the punishment for our sins when He died on the cross. And I love reading the part about Jesus rising from the dead.” Dad handed her the full water bottle. Geena took a drink and opened the Bible to choose what they would read next. –Laura Roesler How About You?Do you ever feel you don’t really need to read the Bible? God’s Word tells us that His mercies are new every morning. Each day Jesus has loving things to tell you and guidance to give. Through the truth of His Word, He can refresh your soul like cold water on a hot day by reminding you of His love and faithfulness. Read it and trust Him to help you hear whatever He wants to say to you. Today’s Key Verse:My soul longs for You like a thirsty land. (NKJV) (Psalm 143:6) Today’s Key Thought:Stay thirsty for God’s Word

Thirsty Soul 63662c5d-d370-4ce8-a2dc-e9b13cbeedf7Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRamit Sethi: Never Split The Bill, It's A Red Flag & Renting Isn't Wasting Money!Master your money, revolutionise your relationships, and live a rich life with personal finance expert Ramit Sethi.   Ramit Sethi is the host of the Netflix series ‘How to Get Rich’ and author of the best-selling book, ‘I Will Teach You to Be Rich’. He is also founder of the podcast, ‘Money For Couples’.  In this conversation, Ramit and Steven discuss topics such as, how to create your vision for a rich life, why you should rent rather than buy a house, the best money talks to have with your partner, and the top 3 money red flags in a relationship.  00:00 Intro 01:35 Why People Should Care About This Conversation 02:25 What Has Ramit Learned About Money And Relationships 04:10 Differences Between Men And Women's Spending Habits 05:40 What Are The Sources Of Arguments In Relationships 07:14 Women Earning More Causes Problems 11:47 You Don't Need To Buy A House To Be Successful 14:18 Should Men Remain Single? 15:39 Who Should Pay For The First Date? 18:09 Should Men Be Chivalrous? 19:45 What Are Financial Red Flags? 20:51 The Money Types – Avoider 22:17 The Optimizer 24:31 The Worrier 26:14 The Dreamer 27:29 Which Money Type Lives A Happier Life? 29:14 Do You Know How Much Your Partner Makes? 31:32 Should You Keep A Bad Financial Situation A Secret? 36:00 Are Prenups A Good Thing? 42:44 Do We Need A "Money Guy"? 43:59 Red Flag: They're Cheap 45:24 Robert Kiyosaki's Advice Is Rubbish 46:36 What Makes A Worrier? 48:14 What Is A Rich Life Vision? 52:32 Merging Finances As A Couple 58:15 Should You Sweat The Small Stuff? 01:00:13 Is Buying A House Financially Savvy? 01:03:59 Why Is It Hard To Buy A House In 2024? 01:07:13 A Better Use Of Money Than Buying A House 01:14:04 Alternatives To House Buying For Investments 01:16:16 Uncovering Finances And The Shock It Can Have 01:22:19 Should You Make A Budget? 01:24:01 How Do We Teach Our Kids About Money? 01:27:16 Should We Let Our Kids Enjoy Our Wealth? 01:28:23 How To Raise Kids Without Spoiling Them 01:29:34 How To Educate Your Kids If They Want To Be Wealthy 01:31:54 The Principles Of Wealth Creation 01:33:57 How Much Money Do You Need To Start Investing? 01:35:27 Gambling In Relationships 01:36:46 Money Issues Destroying Marriages 01:38:09 Steven's Parents' Money Mystery 01:39:23 If You Have Enough, Why Continue? 01:40:01 What Ramit Would Do With A Surprise $100M 01:41:55 What People Love To Spend Their Money On 01:47:01 The Guest's Last Question Follow Ramit:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/36K8W7SVBNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/A0YgzpVVBNb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/UyeTgBYVBNb  You can pre-order Ramit’s book, ‘Money For Couples’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/L532luaWBNb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/CEO Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Master your money, revolutionise your relationships, and live a rich life with personal finance expert Ramit Sethi.   Ramit Sethi is the host of the Netflix series ‘How to Get Rich’ and author of the best-selling book, ‘I Will Teach You to Be Rich’. He is also founder of the podcast, ‘Money For Couples’.  In this conversation, Ramit and Steven discuss topics such as, how to create your vision for a rich life, why you should rent rather than buy a house, the best money talks to have with your partner, and the top 3 money red flags in a relationship.  00:00 Intro 01:35 Why People Should Care About This Conversation 02:25 What Has Ramit Learned About Money And Relationships 04:10 Differences Between Men And Women's Spending Habits 05:40 What Are The Sources Of Arguments In Relationships 07:14 Women Earning More Causes Problems 11:47 You Don't Need To Buy A House To Be Successful 14:18 Should Men Remain Single? 15:39 Who Should Pay For The First Date? 18:09 Should Men Be Chivalrous? 19:45 What Are Financial Red Flags? 20:51 The Money Types – Avoider 22:17 The Optimizer 24:31 The Worrier 26:14 The Dreamer 27:29 Which Money Type Lives A Happier Life? 29:14 Do You Know How Much Your Partner Makes? 31:32 Should You Keep A Bad Financial Situation A Secret? 36:00 Are Prenups A Good Thing? 42:44 Do We Need A "Money Guy"? 43:59 Red Flag: They're Cheap 45:24 Robert Kiyosaki's Advice Is Rubbish 46:36 What Makes A Worrier? 48:14 What Is A Rich Life Vision? 52:32 Merging Finances As A Couple 58:15 Should You Sweat The Small Stuff? 01:00:13 Is Buying A House Financially Savvy? 01:03:59 Why Is It Hard To Buy A House In 2024? 01:07:13 A Better Use Of Money Than Buying A House 01:14:04 Alternatives To House Buying For Investments 01:16:16 Uncovering Finances And The Shock It Can Have 01:22:19 Should You Make A Budget? 01:24:01 How Do We Teach Our Kids About Money? 01:27:16 Should We Let Our Kids Enjoy Our Wealth? 01:28:23 How To Raise Kids Without Spoiling Them 01:29:34 How To Educate Your Kids If They Want To Be Wealthy 01:31:54 The Principles Of Wealth Creation 01:33:57 How Much Money Do You Need To Start Investing? 01:35:27 Gambling In Relationships 01:36:46 Money Issues Destroying Marriages 01:38:09 Steven's Parents' Money Mystery 01:39:23 If You Have Enough, Why Continue? 01:40:01 What Ramit Would Do With A Surprise $100M 01:41:55 What People Love To Spend Their Money On 01:47:01 The Guest's Last Question Follow Ramit:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/36K8W7SVBNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/A0YgzpVVBNb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/UyeTgBYVBNb  You can pre-order Ramit’s book, ‘Money For Couples’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/L532luaWBNb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/CEO Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRamit Sethi: Never Split The Bill, It's A Red Flag & Renting Isn't Wasting Money!b08fd0d0-6109-4b2f-bf65-fb21df33c0c8Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +00006666https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2024) Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2024)f9abfe90-6653-4d1c-8504-86b26c210274Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: The Duties of Parents (2024) Being a parent is far more than just having kids. As the Catechism reminds us, the fruitfulness of married love extends to the moral and spiritual education of a couple’s children. Parents are the primary educators of their children, especially in the ways of virtue and prayer. Fr. Mike reminds us that it is also parents&#39; privilege to evangelize their children. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2221-2231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Being a parent is far more than just having kids. As the Catechism reminds us, the fruitfulness of married love extends to the moral and spiritual education of a couple’s children. Parents are the primary educators of their children, especially in the ways of virtue and prayer. Fr. Mike reminds us that it is also parents&#39; privilege to evangelize their children. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2221-2231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 288: The Duties of Parents (2024)241060bb-1c01-45a4-aae3-ec550c6fb535Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: The Duties of Parents (2024) Being a parent is far more than just having kids. As the Catechism reminds us, the fruitfulness of married love extends to the moral and spiritual education of a couple’s children. Parents are the primary educators of their children, especially in the ways of virtue and prayer. Fr. Mike reminds us that it is also parents&#39; privilege to evangelize their children. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2221-2231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Being a parent is far more than just having kids. As the Catechism reminds us, the fruitfulness of married love extends to the moral and spiritual education of a couple’s children. Parents are the primary educators of their children, especially in the ways of virtue and prayer. Fr. Mike reminds us that it is also parents&#39; privilege to evangelize their children. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2221-2231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 288: The Duties of Parents (2024)47def8e7-74b2-4ee8-9860-af87198fb1e5Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2024) Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2024)6f38eb2f-7907-424c-818e-437e06c3e2d3Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2024) Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2024)83e593b5-38f2-4cfd-bbbc-7a54a2101ee6Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2024) Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2024)31596adb-1bc5-4ced-825a-baae1b8b51aeMon, 14 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsResisting PredatorsAs Amalia's youth group started on a nature hike, Pastor Jim pointed out wildflowers and various animals. After hiking a short time, Amalia gasped. "Is that a snake?" she asked, looking up at a tree. "I didn't know they could climb!""That kind can," said Pastor Jim. "I think it's headed for that hole up there." He pointed to a hole higher up the tree. "That's a woodpecker's nest." The kids watched as the snake moved closer and closer to the hole. When it got quite near, it began to squirm. Then, to their surprise, it began to retreat down the tree. "It's leaving," said Amalia. "Why is that?""That hole is a red-cockaded woodpecker's nest," Pastor Jim explained. "They make nests in pine trees that have a thick sap that comes out around the woodpecker's hole. The snake doesn't like that sap on its skin, so it leaves.""We should leave too," declared Amalia, "before that snake gets down here!" After the hike, Pastor Jim gathered the kids for a short devotional time. "Seeing that woodpecker's nest made me think of a Bible verse," he said. "Red-cockaded woodpeckers resist predators by making nests in pine trees with sticky sap. It made the snake flee from the bird's nest. Like the snake, Satan is a predator--he tries to get us to believe his lies so we'll turn to sin instead of trusting God. Yet the Bible says if we resist the devil, he'll flee too. But how do we do that?""Well, we had lessons about the armor of God," said one of the boys. "So things like prayer and remembering that we belong to Jesus would be a way to resist him, right?" Pastor Jim nodded."When Jesus was tempted by Satan, He turned to the truth of God's Word," said Amalia. "Knowing what God says in the Bible helps us resist Satan's lies." "Yes, all those things are important," said Pastor Jim. "Those birds build their nests on the west side of trees so the afternoon sun shines on the sap and keeps it fresh and moist, ready for the enemy. And prayer and studying God's Word keeps us fresh and ready to resist the devil by reminding us that Jesus has freed us from Satan's power and gives us victory over sin."–Sara L. Nelson

As Amalia's youth group started on a nature hike, Pastor Jim pointed out wildflowers and various animals. After hiking a short time, Amalia gasped. "Is that a snake?" she asked, looking up at a tree. "I didn't know they could climb!""That kind can," said Pastor Jim. "I think it's headed for that hole up there." He pointed to a hole higher up the tree. "That's a woodpecker's nest." The kids watched as the snake moved closer and closer to the hole. When it got quite near, it began to squirm. Then, to their surprise, it began to retreat down the tree. "It's leaving," said Amalia. "Why is that?""That hole is a red-cockaded woodpecker's nest," Pastor Jim explained. "They make nests in pine trees that have a thick sap that comes out around the woodpecker's hole. The snake doesn't like that sap on its skin, so it leaves.""We should leave too," declared Amalia, "before that snake gets down here!" After the hike, Pastor Jim gathered the kids for a short devotional time. "Seeing that woodpecker's nest made me think of a Bible verse," he said. "Red-cockaded woodpeckers resist predators by making nests in pine trees with sticky sap. It made the snake flee from the bird's nest. Like the snake, Satan is a predator--he tries to get us to believe his lies so we'll turn to sin instead of trusting God. Yet the Bible says if we resist the devil, he'll flee too. But how do we do that?""Well, we had lessons about the armor of God," said one of the boys. "So things like prayer and remembering that we belong to Jesus would be a way to resist him, right?" Pastor Jim nodded."When Jesus was tempted by Satan, He turned to the truth of God's Word," said Amalia. "Knowing what God says in the Bible helps us resist Satan's lies." "Yes, all those things are important," said Pastor Jim. "Those birds build their nests on the west side of trees so the afternoon sun shines on the sap and keeps it fresh and moist, ready for the enemy. And prayer and studying God's Word keeps us fresh and ready to resist the devil by reminding us that Jesus has freed us from Satan's power and gives us victory over sin."–Sara L. Nelson

Resisting Predators745ba0c9-edfe-458b-9a21-42a7347d4190Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsResisting PredatorsAs Amalia's youth group started on a nature hike, Pastor Jim pointed out wildflowers and various animals. After hiking a short time, Amalia gasped. "Is that a snake?" she asked, looking up at a tree. "I didn't know they could climb!""That kind can," said Pastor Jim. "I think it's headed for that hole up there." He pointed to a hole higher up the tree. "That's a woodpecker's nest." The kids watched as the snake moved closer and closer to the hole. When it got quite near, it began to squirm. Then, to their surprise, it began to retreat down the tree. "It's leaving," said Amalia. "Why is that?""That hole is a red-cockaded woodpecker's nest," Pastor Jim explained. "They make nests in pine trees that have a thick sap that comes out around the woodpecker's hole. The snake doesn't like that sap on its skin, so it leaves.""We should leave too," declared Amalia, "before that snake gets down here!" After the hike, Pastor Jim gathered the kids for a short devotional time. "Seeing that woodpecker's nest made me think of a Bible verse," he said. "Red-cockaded woodpeckers resist predators by making nests in pine trees with sticky sap. It made the snake flee from the bird's nest. Like the snake, Satan is a predator--he tries to get us to believe his lies so we'll turn to sin instead of trusting God. Yet the Bible says if we resist the devil, he'll flee too. But how do we do that?""Well, we had lessons about the armor of God," said one of the boys. "So things like prayer and remembering that we belong to Jesus would be a way to resist him, right?" Pastor Jim nodded."When Jesus was tempted by Satan, He turned to the truth of God's Word," said Amalia. "Knowing what God says in the Bible helps us resist Satan's lies." "Yes, all those things are important," said Pastor Jim. "Those birds build their nests on the west side of trees so the afternoon sun shines on the sap and keeps it fresh and moist, ready for the enemy. And prayer and studying God's Word keeps us fresh and ready to resist the devil by reminding us that Jesus has freed us from Satan's power and gives us victory over sin."–Sara L. Nelson

As Amalia's youth group started on a nature hike, Pastor Jim pointed out wildflowers and various animals. After hiking a short time, Amalia gasped. "Is that a snake?" she asked, looking up at a tree. "I didn't know they could climb!""That kind can," said Pastor Jim. "I think it's headed for that hole up there." He pointed to a hole higher up the tree. "That's a woodpecker's nest." The kids watched as the snake moved closer and closer to the hole. When it got quite near, it began to squirm. Then, to their surprise, it began to retreat down the tree. "It's leaving," said Amalia. "Why is that?""That hole is a red-cockaded woodpecker's nest," Pastor Jim explained. "They make nests in pine trees that have a thick sap that comes out around the woodpecker's hole. The snake doesn't like that sap on its skin, so it leaves.""We should leave too," declared Amalia, "before that snake gets down here!" After the hike, Pastor Jim gathered the kids for a short devotional time. "Seeing that woodpecker's nest made me think of a Bible verse," he said. "Red-cockaded woodpeckers resist predators by making nests in pine trees with sticky sap. It made the snake flee from the bird's nest. Like the snake, Satan is a predator--he tries to get us to believe his lies so we'll turn to sin instead of trusting God. Yet the Bible says if we resist the devil, he'll flee too. But how do we do that?""Well, we had lessons about the armor of God," said one of the boys. "So things like prayer and remembering that we belong to Jesus would be a way to resist him, right?" Pastor Jim nodded."When Jesus was tempted by Satan, He turned to the truth of God's Word," said Amalia. "Knowing what God says in the Bible helps us resist Satan's lies." "Yes, all those things are important," said Pastor Jim. "Those birds build their nests on the west side of trees so the afternoon sun shines on the sap and keeps it fresh and moist, ready for the enemy. And prayer and studying God's Word keeps us fresh and ready to resist the devil by reminding us that Jesus has freed us from Satan's power and gives us victory over sin."–Sara L. Nelson

Resisting Predators1086db7d-baff-4463-a297-0f071a65034eMon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Resisting Predators Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:11-18 As Amalia’s youth group started on a nature hike, Pastor Jim pointed out wildflowers and various animals. After hiking a short time, Amalia gasped. “Is that a snake?” she asked, looking up at a tree. “I didn’t know they could climb!” “That kind can,” said Pastor Jim. “I think it’s headed for that hole up there.” He pointed to a hole higher up the tree. “That’s a woodpecker’s nest.” The kids watched as the snake moved closer and closer to the hole. When it got quite near, it began to squirm. Then, to their surprise, it began to retreat down the tree. “It’s leaving,” said Amalia. “Why is that?” “That hole is a red-cockaded woodpecker’s nest,” Pastor Jim explained. “They make nests in pine trees that have a thick sap that comes out around the woodpecker’s hole. The snake doesn’t like that sap on its skin, so it leaves.” “We should leave too,” declared Amalia, “before that snake gets down here!” After the hike, Pastor Jim gathered the kids for a short devotional time. “Seeing that woodpecker’s nest made me think of a Bible verse,” he said. “Red-cockaded woodpeckers resist predators by making nests in pine trees with sticky sap. It made the snake flee from the bird’s nest. Like the snake, Satan is a predator–he tries to get us to believe his lies so we’ll turn to sin instead of trusting God. Yet the Bible says if we resist the devil, he’ll flee too. But how do we do that?” “Well, we had lessons about the armor of God,” said one of the boys. “So things like prayer and remembering that we belong to Jesus would be a way to resist him, right?” Pastor Jim nodded. “When Jesus was tempted by Satan, He turned to the truth of God’s Word,” said Amalia. “Knowing what God says in the Bible helps us resist Satan’s lies.” “Yes, all those things are important,” said Pastor Jim. “Those birds build their nests on the west side of trees so the afternoon sun shines on the sap and keeps it fresh and moist, ready for the enemy. And prayer and studying God’s Word keeps us fresh and ready to resist the devil by reminding us that Jesus has freed us from Satan’s power and gives us victory over sin.” –Sara L. Nelson How About You?Do you know that it’s possible to have victory over temptation? If you know Jesus as your Savior, He has freed you from sin’s power and gives you the ability to resist Satan’s lies. When faced with temptation, remember that you belong to Jesus. Talk to Him and remember the truth of His Word. As you trust and obey God, He’ll give you victory over temptation, and Satan will flee. Today’s Key Verse:Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. (NKJV) (James 4:7) Today’s Key Thought:Resist the devil

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:11-18 As Amalia’s youth group started on a nature hike, Pastor Jim pointed out wildflowers and various animals. After hiking a short time, Amalia gasped. “Is that a snake?” she asked, looking up at a tree. “I didn’t know they could climb!” “That kind can,” said Pastor Jim. “I think it’s headed for that hole up there.” He pointed to a hole higher up the tree. “That’s a woodpecker’s nest.” The kids watched as the snake moved closer and closer to the hole. When it got quite near, it began to squirm. Then, to their surprise, it began to retreat down the tree. “It’s leaving,” said Amalia. “Why is that?” “That hole is a red-cockaded woodpecker’s nest,” Pastor Jim explained. “They make nests in pine trees that have a thick sap that comes out around the woodpecker’s hole. The snake doesn’t like that sap on its skin, so it leaves.” “We should leave too,” declared Amalia, “before that snake gets down here!” After the hike, Pastor Jim gathered the kids for a short devotional time. “Seeing that woodpecker’s nest made me think of a Bible verse,” he said. “Red-cockaded woodpeckers resist predators by making nests in pine trees with sticky sap. It made the snake flee from the bird’s nest. Like the snake, Satan is a predator–he tries to get us to believe his lies so we’ll turn to sin instead of trusting God. Yet the Bible says if we resist the devil, he’ll flee too. But how do we do that?” “Well, we had lessons about the armor of God,” said one of the boys. “So things like prayer and remembering that we belong to Jesus would be a way to resist him, right?” Pastor Jim nodded. “When Jesus was tempted by Satan, He turned to the truth of God’s Word,” said Amalia. “Knowing what God says in the Bible helps us resist Satan’s lies.” “Yes, all those things are important,” said Pastor Jim. “Those birds build their nests on the west side of trees so the afternoon sun shines on the sap and keeps it fresh and moist, ready for the enemy. And prayer and studying God’s Word keeps us fresh and ready to resist the devil by reminding us that Jesus has freed us from Satan’s power and gives us victory over sin.” –Sara L. Nelson How About You?Do you know that it’s possible to have victory over temptation? If you know Jesus as your Savior, He has freed you from sin’s power and gives you the ability to resist Satan’s lies. When faced with temptation, remember that you belong to Jesus. Talk to Him and remember the truth of His Word. As you trust and obey God, He’ll give you victory over temptation, and Satan will flee. Today’s Key Verse:Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. (NKJV) (James 4:7) Today’s Key Thought:Resist the devil

Resisting Predators 44b269fa-40de-4c49-9d1b-1efd66f772b5Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKBS hit by Hurricane Helene update!We are safe and well but are still without Internet and cell phone. This makes it quite difficult to upload or edit  episodes for sound effects,  music etc. This is not our usual episode but I wanted to get this information out to you as well as encourage the kids from what we have learned during the storm. We have seen God show up in beautiful ways and have seen people be the hands and feet of Christ during it. I hope it encourages kids and reminds them of God's goodness and provision even during storms; whether it's a literal or figurative storm in their life.  We appreciate your patience as we await for some of the infrastructure where we live to get up and going. Please pray for those men and women who have been working 15 hour das on the powerlines, fixing the water system, and those helping the community. Please pray for those who lost everything. So many have lost businesses or homes and most don't have flood insurance because this event was such a rare situation.  You can contact me here https://www.kbspodcast.com/ and know I will respond once I am able to get a signal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are safe and well but are still without Internet and cell phone. This makes it quite difficult to upload or edit  episodes for sound effects,  music etc. This is not our usual episode but I wanted to get this information out to you as well as encourage the kids from what we have learned during the storm. We have seen God show up in beautiful ways and have seen people be the hands and feet of Christ during it. I hope it encourages kids and reminds them of God's goodness and provision even during storms; whether it's a literal or figurative storm in their life.  We appreciate your patience as we await for some of the infrastructure where we live to get up and going. Please pray for those men and women who have been working 15 hour das on the powerlines, fixing the water system, and those helping the community. Please pray for those who lost everything. So many have lost businesses or homes and most don't have flood insurance because this event was such a rare situation.  You can contact me here https://www.kbspodcast.com/ and know I will respond once I am able to get a signal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

bonusKBS hit by Hurricane Helene update!a9eb0b89-cdaa-4ed6-8a43-49f686487072Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000220https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: The Gratitude of Children (2024) Gratitude is the proper response of children toward their parents. Out of this gratitude comes respect. When we are children at home, this respect includes “true docility and obedience.” Fr. Mike emphasizes respect for parents doesn’t expire when we leave home as adults. Grown children are responsible for caring for and supporting their parents in their old age. As Fr. Mike stresses, this can be the simple but often overlooked phone call to mom or dad. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2214-2220. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Gratitude is the proper response of children toward their parents. Out of this gratitude comes respect. When we are children at home, this respect includes “true docility and obedience.” Fr. Mike emphasizes respect for parents doesn’t expire when we leave home as adults. Grown children are responsible for caring for and supporting their parents in their old age. As Fr. Mike stresses, this can be the simple but often overlooked phone call to mom or dad. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2214-2220. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 287: The Gratitude of Children (2024)6af96360-138e-4aee-b9fa-d2a0919d8845Sun, 13 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2024) Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2024)9c5cf0c8-4eee-41d1-88d6-65f906e5135bSun, 13 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: The Gratitude of Children (2024) Gratitude is the proper response of children toward their parents. Out of this gratitude comes respect. When we are children at home, this respect includes “true docility and obedience.” Fr. Mike emphasizes respect for parents doesn’t expire when we leave home as adults. Grown children are responsible for caring for and supporting their parents in their old age. As Fr. Mike stresses, this can be the simple but often overlooked phone call to mom or dad. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2214-2220. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Gratitude is the proper response of children toward their parents. Out of this gratitude comes respect. When we are children at home, this respect includes “true docility and obedience.” Fr. Mike emphasizes respect for parents doesn’t expire when we leave home as adults. Grown children are responsible for caring for and supporting their parents in their old age. As Fr. Mike stresses, this can be the simple but often overlooked phone call to mom or dad. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2214-2220. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 287: The Gratitude of Children (2024)787c9900-d53e-4f9c-b204-6e39a580f107Sun, 13 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2024) Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2024)1e7a7a57-d18a-40b4-a604-2bdd67e5ba48Sun, 13 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2024) Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2024)2d0bd654-7725-4451-966c-f8dad60fcd03Sun, 13 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2024) Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2024)19502c88-f2ab-471c-83cc-363d81360fdfSun, 13 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNight VisionBlake stretched and yawned, lazily watching the campfire. He was on a camping trip with his church group, and he was tired. His head started to nod, and his eyes grew heavy. But suddenly he sat up, wide awake as an eerie sound came from deep in the dark woods. Whooo, hoo-hoo, whooo, whooo. Everyone peered into the darkness, and Blake and a few other boys scooted a little closer to the bright, comforting fire."That's just our friend Mr. Owl," said Mr. Lee, their group leader. "I guess he's ready to do a little hunting for his dinner. Now, let's see what you boys know about owls. What kind of beaks do they have?""Hooked beaks!" someone blurted out."Right," said Mr. Lee. "What are their claws like?""They're sharp!" someone else called out. "Hey, you guys are pretty good," said Mr. Lee. "Owls have interesting eyes too. Who can tell me something about them?""They can see in the dark," offered one boy."Right! They have night vision, so they sleep during the day and hunt at night. Their eyes are very sensitive, and when they fly overhead, they can see even very small animals on the ground."Again the hoot of an owl came from the woods. Whooo! Whooo! This time, Blake didn't feel as afraid. Talking about the owls made the sound seem friendlier."The good news is that owls don't eat boys," said Mr. Lee with a chuckle. "And although they have incredible vision, it's nothing compared to the way God can see. The Bible says the 'eyes of the Lord are in every place.' To be able to see everywhere at the same time--that's great eyesight, isn't it?""Yeah, but it's kind of scary too," said one of the boys."Well, it could be knowing that God sees when we do something wrong," said Mr. Lee. "But Jesus forgives us when we confess our wrongs, and He sees us and understands us when it seems like no one else does. He loves us and helps us, and He also sees the good things we do out of our love for Him. I find that very comforting." Mr. Lee stood and stretched. "Time to turn in," he announced. "God will be watching over you all night. Remember that, and sleep well."–Carolyn E. Yost

Blake stretched and yawned, lazily watching the campfire. He was on a camping trip with his church group, and he was tired. His head started to nod, and his eyes grew heavy. But suddenly he sat up, wide awake as an eerie sound came from deep in the dark woods. Whooo, hoo-hoo, whooo, whooo. Everyone peered into the darkness, and Blake and a few other boys scooted a little closer to the bright, comforting fire."That's just our friend Mr. Owl," said Mr. Lee, their group leader. "I guess he's ready to do a little hunting for his dinner. Now, let's see what you boys know about owls. What kind of beaks do they have?""Hooked beaks!" someone blurted out."Right," said Mr. Lee. "What are their claws like?""They're sharp!" someone else called out. "Hey, you guys are pretty good," said Mr. Lee. "Owls have interesting eyes too. Who can tell me something about them?""They can see in the dark," offered one boy."Right! They have night vision, so they sleep during the day and hunt at night. Their eyes are very sensitive, and when they fly overhead, they can see even very small animals on the ground."Again the hoot of an owl came from the woods. Whooo! Whooo! This time, Blake didn't feel as afraid. Talking about the owls made the sound seem friendlier."The good news is that owls don't eat boys," said Mr. Lee with a chuckle. "And although they have incredible vision, it's nothing compared to the way God can see. The Bible says the 'eyes of the Lord are in every place.' To be able to see everywhere at the same time--that's great eyesight, isn't it?""Yeah, but it's kind of scary too," said one of the boys."Well, it could be knowing that God sees when we do something wrong," said Mr. Lee. "But Jesus forgives us when we confess our wrongs, and He sees us and understands us when it seems like no one else does. He loves us and helps us, and He also sees the good things we do out of our love for Him. I find that very comforting." Mr. Lee stood and stretched. "Time to turn in," he announced. "God will be watching over you all night. Remember that, and sleep well."–Carolyn E. Yost

Night Vision88bad3e1-3694-4564-af0a-79a88fc475beSun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNight VisionBlake stretched and yawned, lazily watching the campfire. He was on a camping trip with his church group, and he was tired. His head started to nod, and his eyes grew heavy. But suddenly he sat up, wide awake as an eerie sound came from deep in the dark woods. Whooo, hoo-hoo, whooo, whooo. Everyone peered into the darkness, and Blake and a few other boys scooted a little closer to the bright, comforting fire."That's just our friend Mr. Owl," said Mr. Lee, their group leader. "I guess he's ready to do a little hunting for his dinner. Now, let's see what you boys know about owls. What kind of beaks do they have?""Hooked beaks!" someone blurted out."Right," said Mr. Lee. "What are their claws like?""They're sharp!" someone else called out. "Hey, you guys are pretty good," said Mr. Lee. "Owls have interesting eyes too. Who can tell me something about them?""They can see in the dark," offered one boy."Right! They have night vision, so they sleep during the day and hunt at night. Their eyes are very sensitive, and when they fly overhead, they can see even very small animals on the ground."Again the hoot of an owl came from the woods. Whooo! Whooo! This time, Blake didn't feel as afraid. Talking about the owls made the sound seem friendlier."The good news is that owls don't eat boys," said Mr. Lee with a chuckle. "And although they have incredible vision, it's nothing compared to the way God can see. The Bible says the 'eyes of the Lord are in every place.' To be able to see everywhere at the same time--that's great eyesight, isn't it?""Yeah, but it's kind of scary too," said one of the boys."Well, it could be knowing that God sees when we do something wrong," said Mr. Lee. "But Jesus forgives us when we confess our wrongs, and He sees us and understands us when it seems like no one else does. He loves us and helps us, and He also sees the good things we do out of our love for Him. I find that very comforting." Mr. Lee stood and stretched. "Time to turn in," he announced. "God will be watching over you all night. Remember that, and sleep well."–Carolyn E. Yost

Blake stretched and yawned, lazily watching the campfire. He was on a camping trip with his church group, and he was tired. His head started to nod, and his eyes grew heavy. But suddenly he sat up, wide awake as an eerie sound came from deep in the dark woods. Whooo, hoo-hoo, whooo, whooo. Everyone peered into the darkness, and Blake and a few other boys scooted a little closer to the bright, comforting fire."That's just our friend Mr. Owl," said Mr. Lee, their group leader. "I guess he's ready to do a little hunting for his dinner. Now, let's see what you boys know about owls. What kind of beaks do they have?""Hooked beaks!" someone blurted out."Right," said Mr. Lee. "What are their claws like?""They're sharp!" someone else called out. "Hey, you guys are pretty good," said Mr. Lee. "Owls have interesting eyes too. Who can tell me something about them?""They can see in the dark," offered one boy."Right! They have night vision, so they sleep during the day and hunt at night. Their eyes are very sensitive, and when they fly overhead, they can see even very small animals on the ground."Again the hoot of an owl came from the woods. Whooo! Whooo! This time, Blake didn't feel as afraid. Talking about the owls made the sound seem friendlier."The good news is that owls don't eat boys," said Mr. Lee with a chuckle. "And although they have incredible vision, it's nothing compared to the way God can see. The Bible says the 'eyes of the Lord are in every place.' To be able to see everywhere at the same time--that's great eyesight, isn't it?""Yeah, but it's kind of scary too," said one of the boys."Well, it could be knowing that God sees when we do something wrong," said Mr. Lee. "But Jesus forgives us when we confess our wrongs, and He sees us and understands us when it seems like no one else does. He loves us and helps us, and He also sees the good things we do out of our love for Him. I find that very comforting." Mr. Lee stood and stretched. "Time to turn in," he announced. "God will be watching over you all night. Remember that, and sleep well."–Carolyn E. Yost

Night Vision3e459a8a-7524-4f21-ac88-e8649d48b205Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Night Vision Bible Reading: Psalms 33:13-14; 139:7-16 Blake stretched and yawned, lazily watching the campfire. He was on a camping trip with his church group, and he was tired. His head started to nod, and his eyes grew heavy. But suddenly he sat up, wide awake as an eerie sound came from deep in the dark woods. Whooo, hoo-hoo, whooo, whooo. Everyone peered into the darkness, and Blake and a few other boys scooted a little closer to the bright, comforting fire. “That’s just our friend Mr. Owl,” said Mr. Lee, their group leader. “I guess he’s ready to do a little hunting for his dinner. Now, let’s see what you boys know about owls. What kind of beaks do they have?” “Hooked beaks!” someone blurted out. “Right,” said Mr. Lee. “What are their claws like?” “They’re sharp!” someone else called out. “Hey, you guys are pretty good,” said Mr. Lee. “Owls have interesting eyes too. Who can tell me something about them?” “They can see in the dark,” offered one boy. “Right! They have night vision, so they sleep during the day and hunt at night. Their eyes are very sensitive, and when they fly overhead, they can see even very small animals on the ground.” Again the hoot of an owl came from the woods. Whooo! Whooo! This time, Blake didn’t feel as afraid. Talking about the owls made the sound seem friendlier. “The good news is that owls don’t eat boys,” said Mr. Lee with a chuckle. “And although they have incredible vision, it’s nothing compared to the way God can see. The Bible says the ‘eyes of the Lord are in every place.’ To be able to see everywhere at the same time–that’s great eyesight, isn’t it?” “Yeah, but it’s kind of scary too,” said one of the boys. “Well, it could be knowing that God sees when we do something wrong,” said Mr. Lee. “But Jesus forgives us when we confess our wrongs, and He sees us and understands us when it seems like no one else does. He loves us and helps us, and He also sees the good things we do out of our love for Him. I find that very comforting.” Mr. Lee stood and stretched. “Time to turn in,” he announced. “God will be watching over you all night. Remember that, and sleep well.” –Carolyn E. Yost How About You?Are you glad God can see everything in the whole world at the same time–even into the heart of every person? He knows all you think, feel, and do and understands everything about you. Best of all, He offers you forgiveness for the wrong things you do and promises to take care of you and help you do what’s right. Take comfort in the fact that He sees you, loves you, and is always watching over you. Today’s Key Verse:The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. (NKJV) (Proverbs 15:3) Today’s Key Thought:God sees everything

Bible Reading: Psalms 33:13-14; 139:7-16 Blake stretched and yawned, lazily watching the campfire. He was on a camping trip with his church group, and he was tired. His head started to nod, and his eyes grew heavy. But suddenly he sat up, wide awake as an eerie sound came from deep in the dark woods. Whooo, hoo-hoo, whooo, whooo. Everyone peered into the darkness, and Blake and a few other boys scooted a little closer to the bright, comforting fire. “That’s just our friend Mr. Owl,” said Mr. Lee, their group leader. “I guess he’s ready to do a little hunting for his dinner. Now, let’s see what you boys know about owls. What kind of beaks do they have?” “Hooked beaks!” someone blurted out. “Right,” said Mr. Lee. “What are their claws like?” “They’re sharp!” someone else called out. “Hey, you guys are pretty good,” said Mr. Lee. “Owls have interesting eyes too. Who can tell me something about them?” “They can see in the dark,” offered one boy. “Right! They have night vision, so they sleep during the day and hunt at night. Their eyes are very sensitive, and when they fly overhead, they can see even very small animals on the ground.” Again the hoot of an owl came from the woods. Whooo! Whooo! This time, Blake didn’t feel as afraid. Talking about the owls made the sound seem friendlier. “The good news is that owls don’t eat boys,” said Mr. Lee with a chuckle. “And although they have incredible vision, it’s nothing compared to the way God can see. The Bible says the ‘eyes of the Lord are in every place.’ To be able to see everywhere at the same time–that’s great eyesight, isn’t it?” “Yeah, but it’s kind of scary too,” said one of the boys. “Well, it could be knowing that God sees when we do something wrong,” said Mr. Lee. “But Jesus forgives us when we confess our wrongs, and He sees us and understands us when it seems like no one else does. He loves us and helps us, and He also sees the good things we do out of our love for Him. I find that very comforting.” Mr. Lee stood and stretched. “Time to turn in,” he announced. “God will be watching over you all night. Remember that, and sleep well.” –Carolyn E. Yost How About You?Are you glad God can see everything in the whole world at the same time–even into the heart of every person? He knows all you think, feel, and do and understands everything about you. Best of all, He offers you forgiveness for the wrong things you do and promises to take care of you and help you do what’s right. Take comfort in the fact that He sees you, loves you, and is always watching over you. Today’s Key Verse:The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. (NKJV) (Proverbs 15:3) Today’s Key Thought:God sees everything

Night Vision c25fc647-46a0-4f6e-840a-bee5c0ff9ad9Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/13/24 The Word of God Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God's Word is living and active. In order to understand our lives clearly, we need to know The Story. In order to know The Story, we need to become familiar with the Bible. Mass Readings from October 13, 2024: Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalms 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God's Word is living and active. In order to understand our lives clearly, we need to know The Story. In order to know The Story, we need to become familiar with the Bible. Mass Readings from October 13, 2024: Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalms 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30

full10/13/24 The Word of Godb30b5dd4-ba87-4c97-ad6e-61a82e7bdae7Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/13/24 The Word of God Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God's Word is living and active. In order to understand our lives clearly, we need to know The Story. In order to know The Story, we need to become familiar with the Bible. Mass Readings from October 13, 2024: Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalms 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God's Word is living and active. In order to understand our lives clearly, we need to know The Story. In order to know The Story, we need to become familiar with the Bible. Mass Readings from October 13, 2024: Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalms 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30

full10/13/24 The Word of God292cc512-8300-481a-be27-51c2ed3c24f6Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2024) Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2024)b0cab51a-1238-488a-92bb-8369ce0817c7Sat, 12 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Family and Society (2024) The family is the foundational element of society. Fr. Mike explains how families initiate us into societal life and act as the foundation of freedom and community. Because of its indispensable importance, we learn that civil authorities are responsible for supporting and honoring the family. Familial relationships also enlighten those found in society; we see our neighbor not as an anonymous individual but as “someone.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2207-2213. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The family is the foundational element of society. Fr. Mike explains how families initiate us into societal life and act as the foundation of freedom and community. Because of its indispensable importance, we learn that civil authorities are responsible for supporting and honoring the family. Familial relationships also enlighten those found in society; we see our neighbor not as an anonymous individual but as “someone.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2207-2213. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 286: The Family and Society (2024)95fd2214-416d-4949-b4d4-92d2decff3c0Sat, 12 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Family and Society (2024) The family is the foundational element of society. Fr. Mike explains how families initiate us into societal life and act as the foundation of freedom and community. Because of its indispensable importance, we learn that civil authorities are responsible for supporting and honoring the family. Familial relationships also enlighten those found in society; we see our neighbor not as an anonymous individual but as “someone.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2207-2213. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The family is the foundational element of society. Fr. Mike explains how families initiate us into societal life and act as the foundation of freedom and community. Because of its indispensable importance, we learn that civil authorities are responsible for supporting and honoring the family. Familial relationships also enlighten those found in society; we see our neighbor not as an anonymous individual but as “someone.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2207-2213. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 286: The Family and Society (2024)02126319-45a3-415f-85fd-3fbcc6640c84Sat, 12 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2024) Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2024)b40829b6-4969-49e7-a6a9-3c9094050776Sat, 12 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2024) Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2024)d5368d19-195c-4a5e-9d79-3e164176f6ceSat, 12 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2024) Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2024)ca1fb652-4521-41c0-8cc5-84c11c3a6cb4Sat, 12 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoving MoleculesLogan met his friend Brody after school to work on their project for the science fair. "We need to think of a way to show how molecules move around," said Logan. "Then our project will have a better chance of winning.""Yeah," said Brody. "But how can we show the way molecules move and bang into each other when they're too small for us to see?""I don't know," said Logan. "We'll think of something." After discussing it a bit more, the boys agreed to think about it for a day or two.At dinner that evening, Logan's dad mentioned their friends the Thompsons, who were facing very difficult problems. "They sure need our prayers," said Dad.Logan sighed. "Do you really think it helps? It seems like we've prayed for them a million times, and I haven't seen a single change yet.""Don't underestimate the power of prayer," said Dad. "You may not see it, but God is working."As they ate, Logan told his parents about the project for the science fair. "We learned that everything is made up of tiny particles called molecules, and they're always in motion. Brody and I are trying to figure out how to show the way they move.""But who knows if molecules actually move around like that?" asked Dad. "I've never seen it! Maybe you should do your project on something else.""Dad!" said Logan. "Just because you can't see something doesn't mean it's not happening. Scientists have studied molecules really carefully, and they say they move a lot."Mom smiled. "Your father knows that, Logan. I think he's just trying to give you a new perspective on prayer."Dad nodded. "We know molecules are always moving even though we can't see them, and prayer often works the same way. We have to trust that God hears our prayers and is working in the lives of the Thompsons, even though we can't see it.""That's right," said Mom. "Sometimes changes are taking place that aren't visible to us. We need to pray about things that concern us, then trust God and believe He's working even when we don't see what's happening."–Linda E. Knight

Logan met his friend Brody after school to work on their project for the science fair. "We need to think of a way to show how molecules move around," said Logan. "Then our project will have a better chance of winning.""Yeah," said Brody. "But how can we show the way molecules move and bang into each other when they're too small for us to see?""I don't know," said Logan. "We'll think of something." After discussing it a bit more, the boys agreed to think about it for a day or two.At dinner that evening, Logan's dad mentioned their friends the Thompsons, who were facing very difficult problems. "They sure need our prayers," said Dad.Logan sighed. "Do you really think it helps? It seems like we've prayed for them a million times, and I haven't seen a single change yet.""Don't underestimate the power of prayer," said Dad. "You may not see it, but God is working."As they ate, Logan told his parents about the project for the science fair. "We learned that everything is made up of tiny particles called molecules, and they're always in motion. Brody and I are trying to figure out how to show the way they move.""But who knows if molecules actually move around like that?" asked Dad. "I've never seen it! Maybe you should do your project on something else.""Dad!" said Logan. "Just because you can't see something doesn't mean it's not happening. Scientists have studied molecules really carefully, and they say they move a lot."Mom smiled. "Your father knows that, Logan. I think he's just trying to give you a new perspective on prayer."Dad nodded. "We know molecules are always moving even though we can't see them, and prayer often works the same way. We have to trust that God hears our prayers and is working in the lives of the Thompsons, even though we can't see it.""That's right," said Mom. "Sometimes changes are taking place that aren't visible to us. We need to pray about things that concern us, then trust God and believe He's working even when we don't see what's happening."–Linda E. Knight

Moving Moleculesdc72c00d-7312-40c6-8471-97614a957a8aSat, 12 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoving MoleculesLogan met his friend Brody after school to work on their project for the science fair. "We need to think of a way to show how molecules move around," said Logan. "Then our project will have a better chance of winning.""Yeah," said Brody. "But how can we show the way molecules move and bang into each other when they're too small for us to see?""I don't know," said Logan. "We'll think of something." After discussing it a bit more, the boys agreed to think about it for a day or two.At dinner that evening, Logan's dad mentioned their friends the Thompsons, who were facing very difficult problems. "They sure need our prayers," said Dad.Logan sighed. "Do you really think it helps? It seems like we've prayed for them a million times, and I haven't seen a single change yet.""Don't underestimate the power of prayer," said Dad. "You may not see it, but God is working."As they ate, Logan told his parents about the project for the science fair. "We learned that everything is made up of tiny particles called molecules, and they're always in motion. Brody and I are trying to figure out how to show the way they move.""But who knows if molecules actually move around like that?" asked Dad. "I've never seen it! Maybe you should do your project on something else.""Dad!" said Logan. "Just because you can't see something doesn't mean it's not happening. Scientists have studied molecules really carefully, and they say they move a lot."Mom smiled. "Your father knows that, Logan. I think he's just trying to give you a new perspective on prayer."Dad nodded. "We know molecules are always moving even though we can't see them, and prayer often works the same way. We have to trust that God hears our prayers and is working in the lives of the Thompsons, even though we can't see it.""That's right," said Mom. "Sometimes changes are taking place that aren't visible to us. We need to pray about things that concern us, then trust God and believe He's working even when we don't see what's happening."–Linda E. Knight

Logan met his friend Brody after school to work on their project for the science fair. "We need to think of a way to show how molecules move around," said Logan. "Then our project will have a better chance of winning.""Yeah," said Brody. "But how can we show the way molecules move and bang into each other when they're too small for us to see?""I don't know," said Logan. "We'll think of something." After discussing it a bit more, the boys agreed to think about it for a day or two.At dinner that evening, Logan's dad mentioned their friends the Thompsons, who were facing very difficult problems. "They sure need our prayers," said Dad.Logan sighed. "Do you really think it helps? It seems like we've prayed for them a million times, and I haven't seen a single change yet.""Don't underestimate the power of prayer," said Dad. "You may not see it, but God is working."As they ate, Logan told his parents about the project for the science fair. "We learned that everything is made up of tiny particles called molecules, and they're always in motion. Brody and I are trying to figure out how to show the way they move.""But who knows if molecules actually move around like that?" asked Dad. "I've never seen it! Maybe you should do your project on something else.""Dad!" said Logan. "Just because you can't see something doesn't mean it's not happening. Scientists have studied molecules really carefully, and they say they move a lot."Mom smiled. "Your father knows that, Logan. I think he's just trying to give you a new perspective on prayer."Dad nodded. "We know molecules are always moving even though we can't see them, and prayer often works the same way. We have to trust that God hears our prayers and is working in the lives of the Thompsons, even though we can't see it.""That's right," said Mom. "Sometimes changes are taking place that aren't visible to us. We need to pray about things that concern us, then trust God and believe He's working even when we don't see what's happening."–Linda E. Knight

Moving Molecules69ac02d6-ebe1-4be2-be68-2e2bbd86d40aSat, 12 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Moving Molecules Bible Reading: Psalm 66:16-20 Logan met his friend Brody after school to work on their project for the science fair. “We need to think of a way to show how molecules move around,” said Logan. “Then our project will have a better chance of winning.” “Yeah,” said Brody. “But how can we show the way molecules move and bang into each other when they’re too small for us to see?” “I don’t know,” said Logan. “We’ll think of something.” After discussing it a bit more, the boys agreed to think about it for a day or two. At dinner that evening, Logan’s dad mentioned their friends the Thompsons, who were facing very difficult problems. “They sure need our prayers,” said Dad. Logan sighed. “Do you really think it helps? It seems like we’ve prayed for them a million times, and I haven’t seen a single change yet.” “Don’t underestimate the power of prayer,” said Dad. “You may not see it, but God is working.” As they ate, Logan told his parents about the project for the science fair. “We learned that everything is made up of tiny particles called molecules, and they’re always in motion. Brody and I are trying to figure out how to show the way they move.” “But who knows if molecules actually move around like that?” asked Dad. “I’ve never seen it! Maybe you should do your project on something else.” “Dad!” said Logan. “Just because you can’t see something doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Scientists have studied molecules really carefully, and they say they move a lot.” Mom smiled. “Your father knows that, Logan. I think he’s just trying to give you a new perspective on prayer.” Dad nodded. “We know molecules are always moving even though we can’t see them, and prayer often works the same way. We have to trust that God hears our prayers and is working in the lives of the Thompsons, even though we can’t see it.” “That’s right,” said Mom. “Sometimes changes are taking place that aren’t visible to us. We need to pray about things that concern us, then trust God and believe He’s working even when we don’t see what’s happening.” –Linda E. Knight How About You?Are you confident that God answers prayer–even when you don’t see anything happening? He often works in quiet ways, but He’s always working. So keep praying. Talk to Him during a daily prayer time and whenever a special need comes to your mind. Know that He hears your prayer and is at work–even when you can’t see the results. Today’s Key Verse:Never stop praying. (NLT) (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Today’s Key Thought:Keep praying–God is at work

Bible Reading: Psalm 66:16-20 Logan met his friend Brody after school to work on their project for the science fair. “We need to think of a way to show how molecules move around,” said Logan. “Then our project will have a better chance of winning.” “Yeah,” said Brody. “But how can we show the way molecules move and bang into each other when they’re too small for us to see?” “I don’t know,” said Logan. “We’ll think of something.” After discussing it a bit more, the boys agreed to think about it for a day or two. At dinner that evening, Logan’s dad mentioned their friends the Thompsons, who were facing very difficult problems. “They sure need our prayers,” said Dad. Logan sighed. “Do you really think it helps? It seems like we’ve prayed for them a million times, and I haven’t seen a single change yet.” “Don’t underestimate the power of prayer,” said Dad. “You may not see it, but God is working.” As they ate, Logan told his parents about the project for the science fair. “We learned that everything is made up of tiny particles called molecules, and they’re always in motion. Brody and I are trying to figure out how to show the way they move.” “But who knows if molecules actually move around like that?” asked Dad. “I’ve never seen it! Maybe you should do your project on something else.” “Dad!” said Logan. “Just because you can’t see something doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Scientists have studied molecules really carefully, and they say they move a lot.” Mom smiled. “Your father knows that, Logan. I think he’s just trying to give you a new perspective on prayer.” Dad nodded. “We know molecules are always moving even though we can’t see them, and prayer often works the same way. We have to trust that God hears our prayers and is working in the lives of the Thompsons, even though we can’t see it.” “That’s right,” said Mom. “Sometimes changes are taking place that aren’t visible to us. We need to pray about things that concern us, then trust God and believe He’s working even when we don’t see what’s happening.” –Linda E. Knight How About You?Are you confident that God answers prayer–even when you don’t see anything happening? He often works in quiet ways, but He’s always working. So keep praying. Talk to Him during a daily prayer time and whenever a special need comes to your mind. Know that He hears your prayer and is at work–even when you can’t see the results. Today’s Key Verse:Never stop praying. (NLT) (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Today’s Key Thought:Keep praying–God is at work

Moving Molecules 849bb4f4-5567-4633-8b4c-bc46b190716fSat, 12 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGood Seed, Bad Soil | Girls Gone Biblehiiii GGB :)  this week we explore the Parable of the Sower and how the condition of our hearts determines whether God’s Word bears fruit in our lives. We’ll discuss the four types of soil, the power of Scripture, and why having a humble, teachable heart is key to living a fruitful life. JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/ WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hiiii GGB :)  this week we explore the Parable of the Sower and how the condition of our hearts determines whether God’s Word bears fruit in our lives. We’ll discuss the four types of soil, the power of Scripture, and why having a humble, teachable heart is key to living a fruitful life. JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/ WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullGood Seed, Bad Soil | Girls Gone Biblea820d916-f6d2-464e-9a4c-27a202fc12fdFri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00002811https://216.73.216.191/allTagshow to make my prayer life strongerHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads and talks through scripture in the book of Mark. As we read through Mark, we talk relate a lot of what we read to the importance of prayer and fasting. Prayer and fasting go hand in hand when it comes to our relationship with God - so that we can hear Him more clearly and more specifically. "Afterward, when Jesus was alone in the house with his disciples, they asked him, “Why couldn’t we cast out that evil spirit? Jesus replied, “This kind can be cast out only by prayer." Mark 9:28-29 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads and talks through scripture in the book of Mark. As we read through Mark, we talk relate a lot of what we read to the importance of prayer and fasting. Prayer and fasting go hand in hand when it comes to our relationship with God - so that we can hear Him more clearly and more specifically. "Afterward, when Jesus was alone in the house with his disciples, they asked him, “Why couldn’t we cast out that evil spirit? Jesus replied, “This kind can be cast out only by prayer." Mark 9:28-29 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullhow to make my prayer life stronger10cb03ed-4be6-4ed6-a014-45e83c8a1135Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00002520https://216.73.216.191/allTagshow to make my prayer life strongerHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads and talks through scripture in the book of Mark. As we read through Mark, we talk relate a lot of what we read to the importance of prayer and fasting. Prayer and fasting go hand in hand when it comes to our relationship with God - so that we can hear Him more clearly and more specifically. "Afterward, when Jesus was alone in the house with his disciples, they asked him, “Why couldn’t we cast out that evil spirit? Jesus replied, “This kind can be cast out only by prayer." Mark 9:28-29 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads and talks through scripture in the book of Mark. As we read through Mark, we talk relate a lot of what we read to the importance of prayer and fasting. Prayer and fasting go hand in hand when it comes to our relationship with God - so that we can hear Him more clearly and more specifically. "Afterward, when Jesus was alone in the house with his disciples, they asked him, “Why couldn’t we cast out that evil spirit? Jesus replied, “This kind can be cast out only by prayer." Mark 9:28-29 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullhow to make my prayer life strongera12c72a3-3ec4-4682-b676-21c9818cd8cfFri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExtended Moment: Guy Raz: Why 99% of Businesses Fail & This Secret Made Apple, Pixar, & Elon Musk Billions!In this moment, the host of ‘How I Built This’, discusses the lessons he has learned from interviewing over 20,000 people, ranging from global CEO’s, superstars to rural shepherds in Afghanistan.   Guy has built his career on the idea that every business is a story, and this business must tell this story to itself and others. He believes that all successful founders share common traits and outlooks, such as: fearing the regret of not trying more than the fear of failure. Believing in their product so much that they have almost superhuman endurance, and continue despite multiple failures. Guy also says that the most successful founders often don’t do it alone and have a co-founder to help them withstand the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. You can learn more about Guy’s podcast How I Built This, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/oj8DA9i7kNb  You can learn more about the new kids toy line by Guy’s family podcast Wow in the World, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/vvcHFH16kNb  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the host of ‘How I Built This’, discusses the lessons he has learned from interviewing over 20,000 people, ranging from global CEO’s, superstars to rural shepherds in Afghanistan.   Guy has built his career on the idea that every business is a story, and this business must tell this story to itself and others. He believes that all successful founders share common traits and outlooks, such as: fearing the regret of not trying more than the fear of failure. Believing in their product so much that they have almost superhuman endurance, and continue despite multiple failures. Guy also says that the most successful founders often don’t do it alone and have a co-founder to help them withstand the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. You can learn more about Guy’s podcast How I Built This, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/oj8DA9i7kNb  You can learn more about the new kids toy line by Guy’s family podcast Wow in the World, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/vvcHFH16kNb  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullExtended Moment: Guy Raz: Why 99% of Businesses Fail & This Secret Made Apple, Pixar, & Elon Musk Billions!6cce30a8-6a73-4344-a487-f766c6264c95Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +00004509https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2024) In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2024)b5f5dc4b-9d24-4b8a-8158-4b873dcd0bdaFri, 11 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: The Nature of the Family (2024) In learning the core and fundamental definition of the family, we read today that a family is formed by a “man and a woman united in marriage, together with their children.” The Christian family is a communion of faith, hope, and love and an image of the Trinity. Fr. Mike shares how important he believes friendship and family are in spreading the Good News of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2201-2206. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In learning the core and fundamental definition of the family, we read today that a family is formed by a “man and a woman united in marriage, together with their children.” The Christian family is a communion of faith, hope, and love and an image of the Trinity. Fr. Mike shares how important he believes friendship and family are in spreading the Good News of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2201-2206. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 285: The Nature of the Family (2024)a016ac93-13ef-456e-a956-d7351b5d12aaFri, 11 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: The Nature of the Family (2024) In learning the core and fundamental definition of the family, we read today that a family is formed by a “man and a woman united in marriage, together with their children.” The Christian family is a communion of faith, hope, and love and an image of the Trinity. Fr. Mike shares how important he believes friendship and family are in spreading the Good News of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2201-2206. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In learning the core and fundamental definition of the family, we read today that a family is formed by a “man and a woman united in marriage, together with their children.” The Christian family is a communion of faith, hope, and love and an image of the Trinity. Fr. Mike shares how important he believes friendship and family are in spreading the Good News of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2201-2206. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 285: The Nature of the Family (2024)ea38066e-7c90-4060-a36f-e5e280b192ffFri, 11 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2024) In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2024)66439d5f-8ceb-4d25-8dcf-3e267a18710dFri, 11 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2024) In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2024)dc34dff3-d424-4597-a775-d888c6d6212fFri, 11 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2024) In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2024)8dcbaeb5-11f2-42af-80d9-43822511cf5bFri, 11 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUniqueQuinton liked to run, but he was never as fast as his big brothers. He enjoyed painting but never did as well as his older sister, so he didn't do it often. It seemed like everything Quinton did, they could do better than him.One day, he expressed his feelings to his grandma as he helped her unload groceries from her car."There are a lot of things you're good at," Grandma said, handing him a bag to carry inside.Quinton sighed. "But they're better than me." Grandma shook her head as she led him into the house. "Not at everything. God has given you special talents too.""Like what?" Quinton asked."You're pretty good when we play board games," Grandma said. "And I love to read the stories you write."Quinton stuck a few cans into the pantry. "I wish I could be fast like my brothers though.""Maybe you will be when you're a little older," Grandma said. "But even if you never are, that's okay too. God gives each of us unique talents. It would be boring if we were all the same."Quinton thought about it. "Yeah, I guess it would be.""When I was young, I wanted to be an actress like my sister. She was in plays at school and I thought she was so cool. But if I had tried out for the play and made it, then I wouldn't have done cheerleading, and that became something I loved doing that helped me make lasting friendships." Grandma put her arm around Quinton's shoulders. "God made us all unique and gives each of us different talents. But sometimes we get so caught up in comparing ourselves to others that we forget why God gave us our talents in the first place--so we could use them to help others see that we belong to Jesus and show them His love." She kissed his head. "God is happy with you just the way you are, Quinton, and so am I.""Thanks, Grandma." Quinton hugged her. "If you really like my stories, I can write more of them for you instead of worrying about beating my brothers in a race."His grandma smiled. "I do, and I would love that."–Bethany Acker

Quinton liked to run, but he was never as fast as his big brothers. He enjoyed painting but never did as well as his older sister, so he didn't do it often. It seemed like everything Quinton did, they could do better than him.One day, he expressed his feelings to his grandma as he helped her unload groceries from her car."There are a lot of things you're good at," Grandma said, handing him a bag to carry inside.Quinton sighed. "But they're better than me." Grandma shook her head as she led him into the house. "Not at everything. God has given you special talents too.""Like what?" Quinton asked."You're pretty good when we play board games," Grandma said. "And I love to read the stories you write."Quinton stuck a few cans into the pantry. "I wish I could be fast like my brothers though.""Maybe you will be when you're a little older," Grandma said. "But even if you never are, that's okay too. God gives each of us unique talents. It would be boring if we were all the same."Quinton thought about it. "Yeah, I guess it would be.""When I was young, I wanted to be an actress like my sister. She was in plays at school and I thought she was so cool. But if I had tried out for the play and made it, then I wouldn't have done cheerleading, and that became something I loved doing that helped me make lasting friendships." Grandma put her arm around Quinton's shoulders. "God made us all unique and gives each of us different talents. But sometimes we get so caught up in comparing ourselves to others that we forget why God gave us our talents in the first place--so we could use them to help others see that we belong to Jesus and show them His love." She kissed his head. "God is happy with you just the way you are, Quinton, and so am I.""Thanks, Grandma." Quinton hugged her. "If you really like my stories, I can write more of them for you instead of worrying about beating my brothers in a race."His grandma smiled. "I do, and I would love that."–Bethany Acker

Uniqueab714636-7864-433b-9d32-af6e8b96e6bdFri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUniqueQuinton liked to run, but he was never as fast as his big brothers. He enjoyed painting but never did as well as his older sister, so he didn't do it often. It seemed like everything Quinton did, they could do better than him.One day, he expressed his feelings to his grandma as he helped her unload groceries from her car."There are a lot of things you're good at," Grandma said, handing him a bag to carry inside.Quinton sighed. "But they're better than me." Grandma shook her head as she led him into the house. "Not at everything. God has given you special talents too.""Like what?" Quinton asked."You're pretty good when we play board games," Grandma said. "And I love to read the stories you write."Quinton stuck a few cans into the pantry. "I wish I could be fast like my brothers though.""Maybe you will be when you're a little older," Grandma said. "But even if you never are, that's okay too. God gives each of us unique talents. It would be boring if we were all the same."Quinton thought about it. "Yeah, I guess it would be.""When I was young, I wanted to be an actress like my sister. She was in plays at school and I thought she was so cool. But if I had tried out for the play and made it, then I wouldn't have done cheerleading, and that became something I loved doing that helped me make lasting friendships." Grandma put her arm around Quinton's shoulders. "God made us all unique and gives each of us different talents. But sometimes we get so caught up in comparing ourselves to others that we forget why God gave us our talents in the first place--so we could use them to help others see that we belong to Jesus and show them His love." She kissed his head. "God is happy with you just the way you are, Quinton, and so am I.""Thanks, Grandma." Quinton hugged her. "If you really like my stories, I can write more of them for you instead of worrying about beating my brothers in a race."His grandma smiled. "I do, and I would love that."–Bethany Acker

Quinton liked to run, but he was never as fast as his big brothers. He enjoyed painting but never did as well as his older sister, so he didn't do it often. It seemed like everything Quinton did, they could do better than him.One day, he expressed his feelings to his grandma as he helped her unload groceries from her car."There are a lot of things you're good at," Grandma said, handing him a bag to carry inside.Quinton sighed. "But they're better than me." Grandma shook her head as she led him into the house. "Not at everything. God has given you special talents too.""Like what?" Quinton asked."You're pretty good when we play board games," Grandma said. "And I love to read the stories you write."Quinton stuck a few cans into the pantry. "I wish I could be fast like my brothers though.""Maybe you will be when you're a little older," Grandma said. "But even if you never are, that's okay too. God gives each of us unique talents. It would be boring if we were all the same."Quinton thought about it. "Yeah, I guess it would be.""When I was young, I wanted to be an actress like my sister. She was in plays at school and I thought she was so cool. But if I had tried out for the play and made it, then I wouldn't have done cheerleading, and that became something I loved doing that helped me make lasting friendships." Grandma put her arm around Quinton's shoulders. "God made us all unique and gives each of us different talents. But sometimes we get so caught up in comparing ourselves to others that we forget why God gave us our talents in the first place--so we could use them to help others see that we belong to Jesus and show them His love." She kissed his head. "God is happy with you just the way you are, Quinton, and so am I.""Thanks, Grandma." Quinton hugged her. "If you really like my stories, I can write more of them for you instead of worrying about beating my brothers in a race."His grandma smiled. "I do, and I would love that."–Bethany Acker

Uniquef1c07ec3-1044-4d16-b6ea-166007355cf3Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Unique Bible Reading: 1 Peter 4:8-11 Quinton liked to run, but he was never as fast as his big brothers. He enjoyed painting but never did as well as his older sister, so he didn’t do it often. It seemed like everything Quinton did, they could do better than him. One day, he expressed his feelings to his grandma as he helped her unload groceries from her car. “There are a lot of things you’re good at,” Grandma said, handing him a bag to carry inside. Quinton sighed. “But they’re better than me.” Grandma shook her head as she led him into the house. “Not at everything. God has given you special talents too.” “Like what?” Quinton asked. “You’re pretty good when we play board games,” Grandma said. “And I love to read the stories you write.” Quinton stuck a few cans into the pantry. “I wish I could be fast like my brothers though.” “Maybe you will be when you’re a little older,” Grandma said. “But even if you never are, that’s okay too. God gives each of us unique talents. It would be boring if we were all the same.” Quinton thought about it. “Yeah, I guess it would be.” “When I was young, I wanted to be an actress like my sister. She was in plays at school and I thought she was so cool. But if I had tried out for the play and made it, then I wouldn’t have done cheerleading, and that became something I loved doing that helped me make lasting friendships.” Grandma put her arm around Quinton’s shoulders. “God made us all unique and gives each of us different talents. But sometimes we get so caught up in comparing ourselves to others that we forget why God gave us our talents in the first place–so we could use them to help others see that we belong to Jesus and show them His love.” She kissed his head. “God is happy with you just the way you are, Quinton, and so am I.” “Thanks, Grandma.” Quinton hugged her. “If you really like my stories, I can write more of them for you instead of worrying about beating my brothers in a race.” His grandma smiled. “I do, and I would love that.” –Bethany Acker How About You?What are some of your special talents? Are you thankful for the way God made you–or are you too busy comparing yourself to your siblings, friends, and everybody else? God made each of us unique so that we could reflect His goodness and love in our own special way. Instead of wishing you could be like somebody else, focus on your own talents and trust God to help you use them to point others to Him. Today’s Key Verse:Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. (NIV) (Isaiah 64:8) Today’s Key Thought:God made us all unique

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 4:8-11 Quinton liked to run, but he was never as fast as his big brothers. He enjoyed painting but never did as well as his older sister, so he didn’t do it often. It seemed like everything Quinton did, they could do better than him. One day, he expressed his feelings to his grandma as he helped her unload groceries from her car. “There are a lot of things you’re good at,” Grandma said, handing him a bag to carry inside. Quinton sighed. “But they’re better than me.” Grandma shook her head as she led him into the house. “Not at everything. God has given you special talents too.” “Like what?” Quinton asked. “You’re pretty good when we play board games,” Grandma said. “And I love to read the stories you write.” Quinton stuck a few cans into the pantry. “I wish I could be fast like my brothers though.” “Maybe you will be when you’re a little older,” Grandma said. “But even if you never are, that’s okay too. God gives each of us unique talents. It would be boring if we were all the same.” Quinton thought about it. “Yeah, I guess it would be.” “When I was young, I wanted to be an actress like my sister. She was in plays at school and I thought she was so cool. But if I had tried out for the play and made it, then I wouldn’t have done cheerleading, and that became something I loved doing that helped me make lasting friendships.” Grandma put her arm around Quinton’s shoulders. “God made us all unique and gives each of us different talents. But sometimes we get so caught up in comparing ourselves to others that we forget why God gave us our talents in the first place–so we could use them to help others see that we belong to Jesus and show them His love.” She kissed his head. “God is happy with you just the way you are, Quinton, and so am I.” “Thanks, Grandma.” Quinton hugged her. “If you really like my stories, I can write more of them for you instead of worrying about beating my brothers in a race.” His grandma smiled. “I do, and I would love that.” –Bethany Acker How About You?What are some of your special talents? Are you thankful for the way God made you–or are you too busy comparing yourself to your siblings, friends, and everybody else? God made each of us unique so that we could reflect His goodness and love in our own special way. Instead of wishing you could be like somebody else, focus on your own talents and trust God to help you use them to point others to Him. Today’s Key Verse:Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. (NIV) (Isaiah 64:8) Today’s Key Thought:God made us all unique

Unique a2b9e290-1a9c-4bdf-b554-05f310bb3b3aFri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Interviews David Henrie About Catholic Faith & Newest Project: Monster Summer Fr. Mike had the pleasure of interviewing David Henrie about his reversion to Catholicism, his life as a Hollywood celebrity, and how to find your identity in Christ no matter your state in life. They also discussed his recent work as director on “Monster Summer”, which follows a group of kids who team up with a retired police detective (played by Mel Gibson) and embark on an adventure to save their island after a mysterious evil force disrupts their summer. Learn more about the film at https://www.monstersummermovie.com/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike had the pleasure of interviewing David Henrie about his reversion to Catholicism, his life as a Hollywood celebrity, and how to find your identity in Christ no matter your state in life. They also discussed his recent work as director on “Monster Summer”, which follows a group of kids who team up with a retired police detective (played by Mel Gibson) and embark on an adventure to save their island after a mysterious evil force disrupts their summer. Learn more about the film at https://www.monstersummermovie.com/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Interviews David Henrie About Catholic Faith & Newest Project: Monster Summer789d833c-a53a-4884-9a49-6fdc2027270fThu, 10 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Interviews David Henrie About Catholic Faith & Newest Project: Monster Summer Fr. Mike had the pleasure of interviewing David Henrie about his reversion to Catholicism, his life as a Hollywood celebrity, and how to find your identity in Christ no matter your state in life. They also discussed his recent work as director on “Monster Summer”, which follows a group of kids who team up with a retired police detective (played by Mel Gibson) and embark on an adventure to save their island after a mysterious evil force disrupts their summer. Learn more about the film at https://www.monstersummermovie.com/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike had the pleasure of interviewing David Henrie about his reversion to Catholicism, his life as a Hollywood celebrity, and how to find your identity in Christ no matter your state in life. They also discussed his recent work as director on “Monster Summer”, which follows a group of kids who team up with a retired police detective (played by Mel Gibson) and embark on an adventure to save their island after a mysterious evil force disrupts their summer. Learn more about the film at https://www.monstersummermovie.com/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Interviews David Henrie About Catholic Faith & Newest Project: Monster Summerd33ea1e4-3195-4787-aebf-1c98283be621Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#888 - 1 Maccabees 2:42-3:26 – Fighting BackThis episode is part 3 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Mattathias and his sons fight back against those who want to take their faith. Mattathias dies and passes the torch to his sons. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-2-3-fighting-back/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. Mattathias and his sons fight back against those who want to take their faith. Mattathias dies and passes the torch to his sons. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-2-3-fighting-back/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#888 - 1 Maccabees 2:42-3:26 – Fighting Back989dd189-ddf1-4ec7-8b17-ff51d6adb83dThu, 10 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000744https://216.73.216.191/allTags5 Hacks The Experts Got From CatholicsThe most elite, successful, and powerful people have their bag of tricks, skill sets, hacks, daily routines, and habits. They use them, profess them, and generate a ton of online traffic, views, subs, and money from them. Today John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss the real source of their wisdom which is the Catholic Church. From its rich monastic heritage and the teachings of Jesus Christ, all of these practices originate from the Church's understanding of the nature of man and how practicing these habits can help improve your life. If you have a question for us to answer on the show please send a voice recording or written out a question to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. 🎉 FREE ROSARY FOR ALL NEW ANNUAL MEMBERS - Join CG+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 179 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON Civic Duty. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 17 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most elite, successful, and powerful people have their bag of tricks, skill sets, hacks, daily routines, and habits. They use them, profess them, and generate a ton of online traffic, views, subs, and money from them. Today John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss the real source of their wisdom which is the Catholic Church. From its rich monastic heritage and the teachings of Jesus Christ, all of these practices originate from the Church's understanding of the nature of man and how practicing these habits can help improve your life. If you have a question for us to answer on the show please send a voice recording or written out a question to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. 🎉 FREE ROSARY FOR ALL NEW ANNUAL MEMBERS - Join CG+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 179 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON Civic Duty. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 17 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full5 Hacks The Experts Got From Catholics16c3a9d0-587c-4c46-894d-5a1324bb919fThu, 10 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +00003705https://216.73.216.191/allTags(EXCLUSIVE) Boris Johnson: "They Were Looking at Engineering The Virus" And The Government Tried To Bribe Me!He was the 55th Prime Minister, led through 3 of the biggest crises of the last century, and is one of the most controversial characters in the history of the United Kingdom. Boris Johnson is now ‘unleashed’.  Boris Johnson is the former UK Prime Minister, serving from 2019 to 2022, he has also served as Foreign Secretary and Mayor of London. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The Churchill Factor: How One Man Made History’ and ‘Unleashed’. In this conversation, Boris and Steven discuss topics such as, his support for the Leave campaign without an exit plan, why he doesn't apologise for Partygate, his initial under appreciation of Covid's danger, and his predictions for the upcoming US election.  (00:00) Intro (02:25) What Do We Need To Understand About Your Early Years (04:52) Glue Ear Making You Deaf (05:47) Your Mother Charlotte (08:27) Why Was Your Mother Sent To A Psychiatric Ward (11:18) Why Did Your Mother Say You Were "Self Defending" (13:13) Why Did Your Parents Divorce? (14:42) Was There Physical Violence In The Household? (15:29) What Did Your Parents Teach You About Marriage And Love (18:04) Is Your Public Persona A Marketing Strategy? (24:36) The Imbalance Of The UK's Class System (28:25) Has The Conservative Government Done Enough To Level The UK? (38:30) Boris' Career Rundown (39:00) Did You Expect To Win The London Mayorship? (41:25) You Had 3 Significant Country Events, Do You Wish It Was Different? (43:06) Did You Think You Were Going To Win The Brexit Vote? (45:18) Your Secret Pro-Remain Letter (49:22) You Had No Plan After Brexit (59:41) Did David Cameron React Badly When You Said You Were Going To Leave? (01:01:33) How Does Someone Get A High-Level Job Without Having Done It Before? (01:03:39) If You're In Politics, You Need To Be Okay With Public Attacks (01:05:10) Is Politics All About Bringing Your Friends Up With You? (01:06:39) Do You Regret Brexit? (01:09:53) What Have The Downsides Of Brexit Been? (01:13:45) When Was The First Time You Heard About This Virus? (01:18:13) When Did You Call China To Address Covid (01:19:35) The Virus Was Actually Created In A Lab (01:20:37) Call Trump To Talk About Covid (01:21:29) Lockdowns (01:27:18) Were The Lockdowns Even Worth It (01:28:52) The Tiering System Was Bonkers (01:30:46) Was There A Mental Toll On You? (01:32:31) The Impact Of The Death Of Your Mother (01:36:30) Party Gate (01:47:13) How Many Children Do You Have? (01:47:37) Charlotte Owen (01:47:47) What Happens Next For Boris Johnson Follow Boris:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/GZMiyeVzyNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/eQ5qEsXzyNb  You can purchase Boris’ book, ‘Unleashed’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/C9fcSpmAyNb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was the 55th Prime Minister, led through 3 of the biggest crises of the last century, and is one of the most controversial characters in the history of the United Kingdom. Boris Johnson is now ‘unleashed’.  Boris Johnson is the former UK Prime Minister, serving from 2019 to 2022, he has also served as Foreign Secretary and Mayor of London. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The Churchill Factor: How One Man Made History’ and ‘Unleashed’. In this conversation, Boris and Steven discuss topics such as, his support for the Leave campaign without an exit plan, why he doesn't apologise for Partygate, his initial under appreciation of Covid's danger, and his predictions for the upcoming US election.  (00:00) Intro (02:25) What Do We Need To Understand About Your Early Years (04:52) Glue Ear Making You Deaf (05:47) Your Mother Charlotte (08:27) Why Was Your Mother Sent To A Psychiatric Ward (11:18) Why Did Your Mother Say You Were "Self Defending" (13:13) Why Did Your Parents Divorce? (14:42) Was There Physical Violence In The Household? (15:29) What Did Your Parents Teach You About Marriage And Love (18:04) Is Your Public Persona A Marketing Strategy? (24:36) The Imbalance Of The UK's Class System (28:25) Has The Conservative Government Done Enough To Level The UK? (38:30) Boris' Career Rundown (39:00) Did You Expect To Win The London Mayorship? (41:25) You Had 3 Significant Country Events, Do You Wish It Was Different? (43:06) Did You Think You Were Going To Win The Brexit Vote? (45:18) Your Secret Pro-Remain Letter (49:22) You Had No Plan After Brexit (59:41) Did David Cameron React Badly When You Said You Were Going To Leave? (01:01:33) How Does Someone Get A High-Level Job Without Having Done It Before? (01:03:39) If You're In Politics, You Need To Be Okay With Public Attacks (01:05:10) Is Politics All About Bringing Your Friends Up With You? (01:06:39) Do You Regret Brexit? (01:09:53) What Have The Downsides Of Brexit Been? (01:13:45) When Was The First Time You Heard About This Virus? (01:18:13) When Did You Call China To Address Covid (01:19:35) The Virus Was Actually Created In A Lab (01:20:37) Call Trump To Talk About Covid (01:21:29) Lockdowns (01:27:18) Were The Lockdowns Even Worth It (01:28:52) The Tiering System Was Bonkers (01:30:46) Was There A Mental Toll On You? (01:32:31) The Impact Of The Death Of Your Mother (01:36:30) Party Gate (01:47:13) How Many Children Do You Have? (01:47:37) Charlotte Owen (01:47:47) What Happens Next For Boris Johnson Follow Boris:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/GZMiyeVzyNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/eQ5qEsXzyNb  You can purchase Boris’ book, ‘Unleashed’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/C9fcSpmAyNb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full(EXCLUSIVE) Boris Johnson: "They Were Looking at Engineering The Virus" And The Government Tried To Bribe Me!704d0b1d-8750-45b8-820d-1f0475f93f10Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +00006939https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2024) Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every situation, but are meant to help guide us towards wisdom. He also highlights a piece from Sirach that encourages us to avoid &quot;deserted places&quot;—calling us not only to stay away from sin, but to stay away from what leads us to sin. The readings are 1 Maccabees 3, Sirach 7-9, and Proverbs 22:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2024)69b661dd-4390-4179-9767-49e47dd9f060Thu, 10 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: The Fourth Commandment (2024) The fourth commandment addresses the most universal human relationship: our relationship with our parents. Why does God command us to honor our father and our mother? Fr. Mike explains why this commandment sets the foundation for all the other commandments. He shares the 3 levels of respect and what it looks like to honor our parents despite their brokenness and imperfections. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2196-2200. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The fourth commandment addresses the most universal human relationship: our relationship with our parents. Why does God command us to honor our father and our mother? Fr. Mike explains why this commandment sets the foundation for all the other commandments. He shares the 3 levels of respect and what it looks like to honor our parents despite their brokenness and imperfections. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2196-2200. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 284: The Fourth Commandment (2024)ffd52b01-d3d4-4834-ac1c-6c03c2f6199aThu, 10 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: The Fourth Commandment (2024) The fourth commandment addresses the most universal human relationship: our relationship with our parents. Why does God command us to honor our father and our mother? Fr. Mike explains why this commandment sets the foundation for all the other commandments. He shares the 3 levels of respect and what it looks like to honor our parents despite their brokenness and imperfections. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2196-2200. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The fourth commandment addresses the most universal human relationship: our relationship with our parents. Why does God command us to honor our father and our mother? Fr. Mike explains why this commandment sets the foundation for all the other commandments. He shares the 3 levels of respect and what it looks like to honor our parents despite their brokenness and imperfections. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2196-2200. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 284: The Fourth Commandment (2024)6ac93ac8-a50b-4a9a-bd51-f65b91b9ab5eThu, 10 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2024) Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every situation, but are meant to help guide us towards wisdom. He also highlights a piece from Sirach that encourages us to avoid &quot;deserted places&quot;—calling us not only to stay away from sin, but to stay away from what leads us to sin. The readings are 1 Maccabees 3, Sirach 7-9, and Proverbs 22:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2024)7c2ae47a-aeb8-4730-be30-ead1be6a987bThu, 10 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2024) Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every situation, but are meant to help guide us towards wisdom. He also highlights a piece from Sirach that encourages us to avoid &quot;deserted places&quot;—calling us not only to stay away from sin, but to stay away from what leads us to sin. The readings are 1 Maccabees 3, Sirach 7-9, and Proverbs 22:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2024)b01579a1-5646-4c6a-9e8c-81001debed5aThu, 10 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2024) Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every situation, but are meant to help guide us towards wisdom. He also highlights a piece from Sirach that encourages us to avoid &quot;deserted places&quot;—calling us not only to stay away from sin, but to stay away from what leads us to sin. The readings are 1 Maccabees 3, Sirach 7-9, and Proverbs 22:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2024)c358e46f-60cd-49d9-a850-e8f674fac34fThu, 10 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsForgotten Sin"Aunt Kelly, take off your sandals!" Harriett exclaimed as she ran into the sand.Her aunt smiled and removed her sandals before stepping into the sand. "It feels very nice on my feet." "Let's go by the water," Harriett suggested, "I want to see how warm it is."Aunt Kelly laughed and followed her niece. "Is it warm?" she asked as she sat down in the sand close to the water."Medium warm." Harriett shrugged. "I like it.""I'm glad you could come visit and enjoy the water before it's too cold," Aunt Kelly said."Me too." Harriett bit her lip. "Aunt Kelly, do you remember last time I was here how you said God will forgive me when I sin?"Aunt Kelly nodded. "I do remember that. I told you that Jesus died on the cross so you could be forgiven for the wrong things you've already done and the ones that will still happen, and you decided to trust Him as your Savior."Harriett looked at the water for a moment. "Does He really forgive all my sins?"Aunt Kelly smiled. "Yes, He really forgives them. Not only that, but He forgets about them."Harriett frowned. "He does? I can't forget them--how does He forget them?" Aunt Kelly stood up and walked over to the water's edge. "Come over here." She wrote the word sin in the sand. "See this? Let's pretend it's your sin, and the water is God." As she said that, the water washed over the word.When the water went back, the word sin had vanished. "See?" said Aunt Kelly. "The word I wrote is gone. The water washed it away. That's how God forgives our sins. The Bible says that when we admit we've sinned and trust in Jesus for forgiveness, He will remember our sins no more--He doesn't think about them or ever hold them against us." Aunt Kelly looked at her niece. "We can look up verses that talk about God's forgiveness in your Bible if you'd like. Then we can write them down so you can go home and keep them in your room to remember that when God forgives sin, it's gone forever." "Can we write them on pink paper?" Harriett asked. Aunt Kelly smiled. "Pink paper sounds perfect."–Kimberly Brokish

"Aunt Kelly, take off your sandals!" Harriett exclaimed as she ran into the sand.Her aunt smiled and removed her sandals before stepping into the sand. "It feels very nice on my feet." "Let's go by the water," Harriett suggested, "I want to see how warm it is."Aunt Kelly laughed and followed her niece. "Is it warm?" she asked as she sat down in the sand close to the water."Medium warm." Harriett shrugged. "I like it.""I'm glad you could come visit and enjoy the water before it's too cold," Aunt Kelly said."Me too." Harriett bit her lip. "Aunt Kelly, do you remember last time I was here how you said God will forgive me when I sin?"Aunt Kelly nodded. "I do remember that. I told you that Jesus died on the cross so you could be forgiven for the wrong things you've already done and the ones that will still happen, and you decided to trust Him as your Savior."Harriett looked at the water for a moment. "Does He really forgive all my sins?"Aunt Kelly smiled. "Yes, He really forgives them. Not only that, but He forgets about them."Harriett frowned. "He does? I can't forget them--how does He forget them?" Aunt Kelly stood up and walked over to the water's edge. "Come over here." She wrote the word sin in the sand. "See this? Let's pretend it's your sin, and the water is God." As she said that, the water washed over the word.When the water went back, the word sin had vanished. "See?" said Aunt Kelly. "The word I wrote is gone. The water washed it away. That's how God forgives our sins. The Bible says that when we admit we've sinned and trust in Jesus for forgiveness, He will remember our sins no more--He doesn't think about them or ever hold them against us." Aunt Kelly looked at her niece. "We can look up verses that talk about God's forgiveness in your Bible if you'd like. Then we can write them down so you can go home and keep them in your room to remember that when God forgives sin, it's gone forever." "Can we write them on pink paper?" Harriett asked. Aunt Kelly smiled. "Pink paper sounds perfect."–Kimberly Brokish

Forgotten Sin8fbc2eb7-c002-416e-8c7e-fdc0bce752eeThu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsForgotten Sin"Aunt Kelly, take off your sandals!" Harriett exclaimed as she ran into the sand.Her aunt smiled and removed her sandals before stepping into the sand. "It feels very nice on my feet." "Let's go by the water," Harriett suggested, "I want to see how warm it is."Aunt Kelly laughed and followed her niece. "Is it warm?" she asked as she sat down in the sand close to the water."Medium warm." Harriett shrugged. "I like it.""I'm glad you could come visit and enjoy the water before it's too cold," Aunt Kelly said."Me too." Harriett bit her lip. "Aunt Kelly, do you remember last time I was here how you said God will forgive me when I sin?"Aunt Kelly nodded. "I do remember that. I told you that Jesus died on the cross so you could be forgiven for the wrong things you've already done and the ones that will still happen, and you decided to trust Him as your Savior."Harriett looked at the water for a moment. "Does He really forgive all my sins?"Aunt Kelly smiled. "Yes, He really forgives them. Not only that, but He forgets about them."Harriett frowned. "He does? I can't forget them--how does He forget them?" Aunt Kelly stood up and walked over to the water's edge. "Come over here." She wrote the word sin in the sand. "See this? Let's pretend it's your sin, and the water is God." As she said that, the water washed over the word.When the water went back, the word sin had vanished. "See?" said Aunt Kelly. "The word I wrote is gone. The water washed it away. That's how God forgives our sins. The Bible says that when we admit we've sinned and trust in Jesus for forgiveness, He will remember our sins no more--He doesn't think about them or ever hold them against us." Aunt Kelly looked at her niece. "We can look up verses that talk about God's forgiveness in your Bible if you'd like. Then we can write them down so you can go home and keep them in your room to remember that when God forgives sin, it's gone forever." "Can we write them on pink paper?" Harriett asked. Aunt Kelly smiled. "Pink paper sounds perfect."–Kimberly Brokish

"Aunt Kelly, take off your sandals!" Harriett exclaimed as she ran into the sand.Her aunt smiled and removed her sandals before stepping into the sand. "It feels very nice on my feet." "Let's go by the water," Harriett suggested, "I want to see how warm it is."Aunt Kelly laughed and followed her niece. "Is it warm?" she asked as she sat down in the sand close to the water."Medium warm." Harriett shrugged. "I like it.""I'm glad you could come visit and enjoy the water before it's too cold," Aunt Kelly said."Me too." Harriett bit her lip. "Aunt Kelly, do you remember last time I was here how you said God will forgive me when I sin?"Aunt Kelly nodded. "I do remember that. I told you that Jesus died on the cross so you could be forgiven for the wrong things you've already done and the ones that will still happen, and you decided to trust Him as your Savior."Harriett looked at the water for a moment. "Does He really forgive all my sins?"Aunt Kelly smiled. "Yes, He really forgives them. Not only that, but He forgets about them."Harriett frowned. "He does? I can't forget them--how does He forget them?" Aunt Kelly stood up and walked over to the water's edge. "Come over here." She wrote the word sin in the sand. "See this? Let's pretend it's your sin, and the water is God." As she said that, the water washed over the word.When the water went back, the word sin had vanished. "See?" said Aunt Kelly. "The word I wrote is gone. The water washed it away. That's how God forgives our sins. The Bible says that when we admit we've sinned and trust in Jesus for forgiveness, He will remember our sins no more--He doesn't think about them or ever hold them against us." Aunt Kelly looked at her niece. "We can look up verses that talk about God's forgiveness in your Bible if you'd like. Then we can write them down so you can go home and keep them in your room to remember that when God forgives sin, it's gone forever." "Can we write them on pink paper?" Harriett asked. Aunt Kelly smiled. "Pink paper sounds perfect."–Kimberly Brokish

Forgotten Sin2a087a27-ed8d-4851-b068-325a318ca23dThu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Forgotten Sin Bible Reading: Hebrews 8:8-12; 10:16-18 “Aunt Kelly, take off your sandals!” Harriett exclaimed as she ran into the sand. Her aunt smiled and removed her sandals before stepping into the sand. “It feels very nice on my feet.” “Let’s go by the water,” Harriett suggested, “I want to see how warm it is.” Aunt Kelly laughed and followed her niece. “Is it warm?” she asked as she sat down in the sand close to the water. “Medium warm.” Harriett shrugged. “I like it.” “I’m glad you could come visit and enjoy the water before it’s too cold,” Aunt Kelly said. “Me too.” Harriett bit her lip. “Aunt Kelly, do you remember last time I was here how you said God will forgive me when I sin?” Aunt Kelly nodded. “I do remember that. I told you that Jesus died on the cross so you could be forgiven for the wrong things you’ve already done and the ones that will still happen, and you decided to trust Him as your Savior.” Harriett looked at the water for a moment. “Does He really forgive all my sins?” Aunt Kelly smiled. “Yes, He really forgives them. Not only that, but He forgets about them.” Harriett frowned. “He does? I can’t forget them–how does He forget them?” Aunt Kelly stood up and walked over to the water’s edge. “Come over here.” She wrote the word sin in the sand. “See this? Let’s pretend it’s your sin, and the water is God.” As she said that, the water washed over the word. When the water went back, the word sin had vanished. “See?” said Aunt Kelly. “The word I wrote is gone. The water washed it away. That’s how God forgives our sins. The Bible says that when we admit we’ve sinned and trust in Jesus for forgiveness, He will remember our sins no more–He doesn’t think about them or ever hold them against us.” Aunt Kelly looked at her niece. “We can look up verses that talk about God’s forgiveness in your Bible if you’d like. Then we can write them down so you can go home and keep them in your room to remember that when God forgives sin, it’s gone forever.” “Can we write them on pink paper?” Harriett asked. Aunt Kelly smiled. “Pink paper sounds perfect.” –Kimberly Brokish How About You?Have you ever sinned and not been able to stop thinking about it, even after asking God for forgiveness? Psalm 103:12 says, “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions [or sins] from us.” That’s really far! How awesome is it to know that God loves us so much that He forgives and forgets our sins? Whenever a sin is bothering you, confess it to Him, knowing He will forgive you and not think of it again. Today’s Key Verse:Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more. (NKJV) (Hebrews 10:17) Today’s Key Thought:God forgives and forgets our sins

Bible Reading: Hebrews 8:8-12; 10:16-18 “Aunt Kelly, take off your sandals!” Harriett exclaimed as she ran into the sand. Her aunt smiled and removed her sandals before stepping into the sand. “It feels very nice on my feet.” “Let’s go by the water,” Harriett suggested, “I want to see how warm it is.” Aunt Kelly laughed and followed her niece. “Is it warm?” she asked as she sat down in the sand close to the water. “Medium warm.” Harriett shrugged. “I like it.” “I’m glad you could come visit and enjoy the water before it’s too cold,” Aunt Kelly said. “Me too.” Harriett bit her lip. “Aunt Kelly, do you remember last time I was here how you said God will forgive me when I sin?” Aunt Kelly nodded. “I do remember that. I told you that Jesus died on the cross so you could be forgiven for the wrong things you’ve already done and the ones that will still happen, and you decided to trust Him as your Savior.” Harriett looked at the water for a moment. “Does He really forgive all my sins?” Aunt Kelly smiled. “Yes, He really forgives them. Not only that, but He forgets about them.” Harriett frowned. “He does? I can’t forget them–how does He forget them?” Aunt Kelly stood up and walked over to the water’s edge. “Come over here.” She wrote the word sin in the sand. “See this? Let’s pretend it’s your sin, and the water is God.” As she said that, the water washed over the word. When the water went back, the word sin had vanished. “See?” said Aunt Kelly. “The word I wrote is gone. The water washed it away. That’s how God forgives our sins. The Bible says that when we admit we’ve sinned and trust in Jesus for forgiveness, He will remember our sins no more–He doesn’t think about them or ever hold them against us.” Aunt Kelly looked at her niece. “We can look up verses that talk about God’s forgiveness in your Bible if you’d like. Then we can write them down so you can go home and keep them in your room to remember that when God forgives sin, it’s gone forever.” “Can we write them on pink paper?” Harriett asked. Aunt Kelly smiled. “Pink paper sounds perfect.” –Kimberly Brokish How About You?Have you ever sinned and not been able to stop thinking about it, even after asking God for forgiveness? Psalm 103:12 says, “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions [or sins] from us.” That’s really far! How awesome is it to know that God loves us so much that He forgives and forgets our sins? Whenever a sin is bothering you, confess it to Him, knowing He will forgive you and not think of it again. Today’s Key Verse:Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more. (NKJV) (Hebrews 10:17) Today’s Key Thought:God forgives and forgets our sins

Forgotten Sin 5a9f705a-92e8-410f-ad89-dac485f051e9Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Exorcist RoundtableFather Martins hosts two exorcists and dear friends, Father John Szada and Father Dan Reehil to talk "shop"

Father Martins hosts two exorcists and dear friends, Father John Szada and Father Dan Reehil to talk "shop"

fullThe Exorcist Roundtablee7bae5e4-cb64-4980-a209-f0b7078790fcWed, 09 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#348: God Never SleepsIsaiah 40:9, 11-14, 21-22, 25-31  We can grow tired and weary...tired from sharing with little brother over and over again, sad and worn out hearing some bad news, or physically exhausted from the day. Today's story describes characteristics of our heavenly Father teaching us that there is no one like Him. We grow tired but our God NEVER does! We will apply how this brings us comfort &amp; how we can trust Him. ------------------------------ To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes or try AD FREE go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isaiah 40:9, 11-14, 21-22, 25-31  We can grow tired and weary...tired from sharing with little brother over and over again, sad and worn out hearing some bad news, or physically exhausted from the day. Today's story describes characteristics of our heavenly Father teaching us that there is no one like Him. We grow tired but our God NEVER does! We will apply how this brings us comfort &amp; how we can trust Him. ------------------------------ To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes or try AD FREE go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#348: God Never Sleeps96171de9-b979-48d8-a672-30fc2463ae20Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000666https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2024) Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2024)f04c3120-3035-4928-be09-7dfb640c6148Wed, 09 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: The Day of Rest (2024) We all tend to make an idol of work. The Catechism teaches us that Sunday is a day of grace and rest from work. Fr. Mike explains what holy leisure looks like, emphasizing the importance of spending time with family, serving the poor, and taking time to meditate and pray. Resting on the Sabbath reminds us that our freedom and identity are found in the Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2184-2195. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We all tend to make an idol of work. The Catechism teaches us that Sunday is a day of grace and rest from work. Fr. Mike explains what holy leisure looks like, emphasizing the importance of spending time with family, serving the poor, and taking time to meditate and pray. Resting on the Sabbath reminds us that our freedom and identity are found in the Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2184-2195. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 283: The Day of Rest (2024)c3548800-27df-4410-83bd-f2ce3f255493Wed, 09 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: The Day of Rest (2024) We all tend to make an idol of work. The Catechism teaches us that Sunday is a day of grace and rest from work. Fr. Mike explains what holy leisure looks like, emphasizing the importance of spending time with family, serving the poor, and taking time to meditate and pray. Resting on the Sabbath reminds us that our freedom and identity are found in the Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2184-2195. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We all tend to make an idol of work. The Catechism teaches us that Sunday is a day of grace and rest from work. Fr. Mike explains what holy leisure looks like, emphasizing the importance of spending time with family, serving the poor, and taking time to meditate and pray. Resting on the Sabbath reminds us that our freedom and identity are found in the Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2184-2195. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 283: The Day of Rest (2024)e26c505d-168f-46ee-a42a-e825ef522216Wed, 09 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2024) Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2024)531477e4-2c1a-4769-b734-4e27ee6fcb96Wed, 09 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2024) Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2024)087ffeee-ba96-4c3f-9f7b-53781aa54547Wed, 09 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2024) Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2024)1266a435-4274-48ef-972b-38544e746090Wed, 09 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOrnamental Fruit (Part 2)"This has been quite a fruitful day, don't you think?" said Grandpa with a wink as they finished dinner at the close of James's first day in Arizona. James grinned. He and Grandpa had taken a trip to an orange grove, and they had come back with lots of delicious oranges."Since our minds are already on fruit, let's take a look at the fruit of the Spirit for devotions tonight--the spiritual qualities that come from knowing Jesus and having His Spirit in our hearts," said Grandpa. Opening his Bible, he leafed through the pages until he found the passage he was looking for. He handed the Bible to James and pointed to the verses he wanted read."The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control," James read. He looked at his grandparents. "That seems like a lot of fruit for one person!" "Don't let the list scare you," said Grandpa. "All of us who trust in Jesus have this fruit in our lives, but sometimes we need to be reminded of that. Why don't we all think about the fruit listed in the passage and each pick out one we especially need to trust God to help us with?""Okay." James studied the list. "Mom is always telling me I need to be more patient," he said after a moment. "And I need to depend on God to help me feel His peace in my life," said Grandma. "I tend to worry--like when you were a little late getting back from the orange grove today.""And I need help with self-control," said Grandpa. "Now and then, I still get angry for silly reasons and need to remember that the Holy Spirit gives me the power to control my anger." He closed the Bible. "Let's pray for one another and trust God to display His fruit in our lives. And maybe before you go back home, we can talk about this again and see how God is working in us, okay?" James nodded. "Okay then," said Grandma. "Now, who wants some oranges for dessert?" "Me!" said James and Grandpa in unison.–Esther M. Bailey

"This has been quite a fruitful day, don't you think?" said Grandpa with a wink as they finished dinner at the close of James's first day in Arizona. James grinned. He and Grandpa had taken a trip to an orange grove, and they had come back with lots of delicious oranges."Since our minds are already on fruit, let's take a look at the fruit of the Spirit for devotions tonight--the spiritual qualities that come from knowing Jesus and having His Spirit in our hearts," said Grandpa. Opening his Bible, he leafed through the pages until he found the passage he was looking for. He handed the Bible to James and pointed to the verses he wanted read."The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control," James read. He looked at his grandparents. "That seems like a lot of fruit for one person!" "Don't let the list scare you," said Grandpa. "All of us who trust in Jesus have this fruit in our lives, but sometimes we need to be reminded of that. Why don't we all think about the fruit listed in the passage and each pick out one we especially need to trust God to help us with?""Okay." James studied the list. "Mom is always telling me I need to be more patient," he said after a moment. "And I need to depend on God to help me feel His peace in my life," said Grandma. "I tend to worry--like when you were a little late getting back from the orange grove today.""And I need help with self-control," said Grandpa. "Now and then, I still get angry for silly reasons and need to remember that the Holy Spirit gives me the power to control my anger." He closed the Bible. "Let's pray for one another and trust God to display His fruit in our lives. And maybe before you go back home, we can talk about this again and see how God is working in us, okay?" James nodded. "Okay then," said Grandma. "Now, who wants some oranges for dessert?" "Me!" said James and Grandpa in unison.–Esther M. Bailey

Ornamental Fruit (Part 2)dea54d60-85a7-4485-864e-13ba2f288bc6Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOrnamental Fruit (Part 2)"This has been quite a fruitful day, don't you think?" said Grandpa with a wink as they finished dinner at the close of James's first day in Arizona. James grinned. He and Grandpa had taken a trip to an orange grove, and they had come back with lots of delicious oranges."Since our minds are already on fruit, let's take a look at the fruit of the Spirit for devotions tonight--the spiritual qualities that come from knowing Jesus and having His Spirit in our hearts," said Grandpa. Opening his Bible, he leafed through the pages until he found the passage he was looking for. He handed the Bible to James and pointed to the verses he wanted read."The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control," James read. He looked at his grandparents. "That seems like a lot of fruit for one person!" "Don't let the list scare you," said Grandpa. "All of us who trust in Jesus have this fruit in our lives, but sometimes we need to be reminded of that. Why don't we all think about the fruit listed in the passage and each pick out one we especially need to trust God to help us with?""Okay." James studied the list. "Mom is always telling me I need to be more patient," he said after a moment. "And I need to depend on God to help me feel His peace in my life," said Grandma. "I tend to worry--like when you were a little late getting back from the orange grove today.""And I need help with self-control," said Grandpa. "Now and then, I still get angry for silly reasons and need to remember that the Holy Spirit gives me the power to control my anger." He closed the Bible. "Let's pray for one another and trust God to display His fruit in our lives. And maybe before you go back home, we can talk about this again and see how God is working in us, okay?" James nodded. "Okay then," said Grandma. "Now, who wants some oranges for dessert?" "Me!" said James and Grandpa in unison.–Esther M. Bailey

"This has been quite a fruitful day, don't you think?" said Grandpa with a wink as they finished dinner at the close of James's first day in Arizona. James grinned. He and Grandpa had taken a trip to an orange grove, and they had come back with lots of delicious oranges."Since our minds are already on fruit, let's take a look at the fruit of the Spirit for devotions tonight--the spiritual qualities that come from knowing Jesus and having His Spirit in our hearts," said Grandpa. Opening his Bible, he leafed through the pages until he found the passage he was looking for. He handed the Bible to James and pointed to the verses he wanted read."The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control," James read. He looked at his grandparents. "That seems like a lot of fruit for one person!" "Don't let the list scare you," said Grandpa. "All of us who trust in Jesus have this fruit in our lives, but sometimes we need to be reminded of that. Why don't we all think about the fruit listed in the passage and each pick out one we especially need to trust God to help us with?""Okay." James studied the list. "Mom is always telling me I need to be more patient," he said after a moment. "And I need to depend on God to help me feel His peace in my life," said Grandma. "I tend to worry--like when you were a little late getting back from the orange grove today.""And I need help with self-control," said Grandpa. "Now and then, I still get angry for silly reasons and need to remember that the Holy Spirit gives me the power to control my anger." He closed the Bible. "Let's pray for one another and trust God to display His fruit in our lives. And maybe before you go back home, we can talk about this again and see how God is working in us, okay?" James nodded. "Okay then," said Grandma. "Now, who wants some oranges for dessert?" "Me!" said James and Grandpa in unison.–Esther M. Bailey

Ornamental Fruit (Part 2)2bc46ef3-2db2-449e-8c54-6ed0e21f0b81Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Ornamental Fruit (Part 2) Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-25 “This has been quite a fruitful day, don’t you think?” said Grandpa with a wink as they finished dinner at the close of James’s first day in Arizona. James grinned. He and Grandpa had taken a trip to an orange grove, and they had come back with lots of delicious oranges. “Since our minds are already on fruit, let’s take a look at the fruit of the Spirit for devotions tonight–the spiritual qualities that come from knowing Jesus and having His Spirit in our hearts,” said Grandpa. Opening his Bible, he leafed through the pages until he found the passage he was looking for. He handed the Bible to James and pointed to the verses he wanted read. “The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control,” James read. He looked at his grandparents. “That seems like a lot of fruit for one person!” “Don’t let the list scare you,” said Grandpa. “All of us who trust in Jesus have this fruit in our lives, but sometimes we need to be reminded of that. Why don’t we all think about the fruit listed in the passage and each pick out one we especially need to trust God to help us with?” “Okay.” James studied the list. “Mom is always telling me I need to be more patient,” he said after a moment. “And I need to depend on God to help me feel His peace in my life,” said Grandma. “I tend to worry–like when you were a little late getting back from the orange grove today.” “And I need help with self-control,” said Grandpa. “Now and then, I still get angry for silly reasons and need to remember that the Holy Spirit gives me the power to control my anger.” He closed the Bible. “Let’s pray for one another and trust God to display His fruit in our lives. And maybe before you go back home, we can talk about this again and see how God is working in us, okay?” James nodded. “Okay then,” said Grandma. “Now, who wants some oranges for dessert?” “Me!” said James and Grandpa in unison. –Esther M. Bailey How About You?Are you relying on the Holy Spirit to produce spiritual fruit in your life? When you struggle with things like worry, impatience, or anger, remember that He gives you peace and the power to show others the love of Jesus in any situation. You might also find it helpful to discuss it with a family member or a Christian friend. Help one another by praying for each other and discussing what God is doing in your lives. Today’s Key Verse:The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (NLT) (Galatians 5:22-23) Today’s Key Thought:God gives spiritual fruit

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-25 “This has been quite a fruitful day, don’t you think?” said Grandpa with a wink as they finished dinner at the close of James’s first day in Arizona. James grinned. He and Grandpa had taken a trip to an orange grove, and they had come back with lots of delicious oranges. “Since our minds are already on fruit, let’s take a look at the fruit of the Spirit for devotions tonight–the spiritual qualities that come from knowing Jesus and having His Spirit in our hearts,” said Grandpa. Opening his Bible, he leafed through the pages until he found the passage he was looking for. He handed the Bible to James and pointed to the verses he wanted read. “The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control,” James read. He looked at his grandparents. “That seems like a lot of fruit for one person!” “Don’t let the list scare you,” said Grandpa. “All of us who trust in Jesus have this fruit in our lives, but sometimes we need to be reminded of that. Why don’t we all think about the fruit listed in the passage and each pick out one we especially need to trust God to help us with?” “Okay.” James studied the list. “Mom is always telling me I need to be more patient,” he said after a moment. “And I need to depend on God to help me feel His peace in my life,” said Grandma. “I tend to worry–like when you were a little late getting back from the orange grove today.” “And I need help with self-control,” said Grandpa. “Now and then, I still get angry for silly reasons and need to remember that the Holy Spirit gives me the power to control my anger.” He closed the Bible. “Let’s pray for one another and trust God to display His fruit in our lives. And maybe before you go back home, we can talk about this again and see how God is working in us, okay?” James nodded. “Okay then,” said Grandma. “Now, who wants some oranges for dessert?” “Me!” said James and Grandpa in unison. –Esther M. Bailey How About You?Are you relying on the Holy Spirit to produce spiritual fruit in your life? When you struggle with things like worry, impatience, or anger, remember that He gives you peace and the power to show others the love of Jesus in any situation. You might also find it helpful to discuss it with a family member or a Christian friend. Help one another by praying for each other and discussing what God is doing in your lives. Today’s Key Verse:The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (NLT) (Galatians 5:22-23) Today’s Key Thought:God gives spiritual fruit

Ornamental Fruit (Part 2) ce2f32c0-bdf6-49f5-ad7f-68f15996814cWed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the Maccabean Revolt period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the tenth biblical period in our journey, which begins with the Greek oppression of the Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes, and ends with Herodian rule of the Holy Land. Jeff and Fr. Mike walk us through the key events of this period, highlighting the zealous response of the Maccabean family, the celebration of Hanukkah, and the heroic martyrdom of Jews who would not betray their religious identity in the midst of persecution. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)47e92d7d-0344-43de-a3be-e0a097605865Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2024)232491fb-69ba-4fa7-b71f-6535a4423934Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: The Sunday Obligation (2024) Why are Catholics obligated to attend Mass every Sunday? The Catechism teaches us today about the centrality of the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist in the life of the Church. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Sunday Mass is at the heart of our worship because it is the participation in the representation of the Paschal Mystery. He invites us to honor the Sunday obligation out of love for Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2177-2183. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why are Catholics obligated to attend Mass every Sunday? The Catechism teaches us today about the centrality of the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist in the life of the Church. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Sunday Mass is at the heart of our worship because it is the participation in the representation of the Paschal Mystery. He invites us to honor the Sunday obligation out of love for Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2177-2183. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 282: The Sunday Obligation (2024)0e881225-2880-4aed-a995-672312a87e88Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: The Sunday Obligation (2024) Why are Catholics obligated to attend Mass every Sunday? The Catechism teaches us today about the centrality of the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist in the life of the Church. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Sunday Mass is at the heart of our worship because it is the participation in the representation of the Paschal Mystery. He invites us to honor the Sunday obligation out of love for Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2177-2183. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why are Catholics obligated to attend Mass every Sunday? The Catechism teaches us today about the centrality of the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist in the life of the Church. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Sunday Mass is at the heart of our worship because it is the participation in the representation of the Paschal Mystery. He invites us to honor the Sunday obligation out of love for Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2177-2183. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 282: The Sunday Obligation (2024)5ff5ae5b-45d2-4b8c-9124-68e8d9db2db9Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the Maccabean Revolt period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the tenth biblical period in our journey, which begins with the Greek oppression of the Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes, and ends with Herodian rule of the Holy Land. Jeff and Fr. Mike walk us through the key events of this period, highlighting the zealous response of the Maccabean family, the celebration of Hanukkah, and the heroic martyrdom of Jews who would not betray their religious identity in the midst of persecution. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)e25a1909-bbc7-4a34-abb5-a613325e7b10Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2024)7d48d32a-9017-4217-b156-9bcb0b6ca881Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the Maccabean Revolt period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the tenth biblical period in our journey, which begins with the Greek oppression of the Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes, and ends with Herodian rule of the Holy Land. Jeff and Fr. Mike walk us through the key events of this period, highlighting the zealous response of the Maccabean family, the celebration of Hanukkah, and the heroic martyrdom of Jews who would not betray their religious identity in the midst of persecution. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)c6fe29c5-221d-45e0-8fd5-e95813163fadTue, 08 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2024)19eee278-82d3-4818-a83e-fe4ce9d019f9Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2024)4bda4396-f23b-4c70-8b16-fdf983ddc8cfTue, 08 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the Maccabean Revolt period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the tenth biblical period in our journey, which begins with the Greek oppression of the Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes, and ends with Herodian rule of the Holy Land. Jeff and Fr. Mike walk us through the key events of this period, highlighting the zealous response of the Maccabean family, the celebration of Hanukkah, and the heroic martyrdom of Jews who would not betray their religious identity in the midst of persecution. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)34754e63-3c7d-4ee8-9c51-0cfd910c80e0Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOrnamental Fruit (Part 1)When James woke one morning, the strangeness of his room surprised him. Then he remembered the plane ride that had brought him to Arizona to visit his grandparents. He hopped out of bed at once. It was his first trip to their new home, and he didn't want to waste time. The sun streamed through the window, promising a beautiful day.James looked outside, and when he saw a tree with oranges hanging from the branches, he knew what he wanted to do first. He hurried to the kitchen where he found his grandmother fixing breakfast. "Grandma, can I go out and pick an orange?" "Sure, James," said Grandma. "You can pick one, but the oranges on that tree aren't good to eat."James went out and picked the biggest orange he could find. It looked so good that he wondered if Grandma could be mistaken. He took it to the kitchen. "This sure looks like it's good to eat."Grandma cut a wedge out of the orange and held it out for James to taste. "I'll let you be the judge."As his tongue touched the orange, James made a face. "Ugh! Bitter! How could anything that looks so good taste so bad?""It's an ornamental orange tree," Grandma explained. "It looks pretty, but it doesn't produce good fruit."James looked up as Grandpa came in. "Want a piece of orange, Grandpa?" he asked with a grin.Grandpa glanced at it and laughed. "No, thanks. I know where you got that." He sat down at the table. "You know, those oranges remind me of myself when I was young.""They do?" James asked. "How?""I used to think I was a good person because I went to church, obeyed my parents, and tried to be nice to others. I figured that doing good things like that meant I'd go to heaven one day. But then God helped me understand the truth--that no one can earn their way to heaven by what they do. I may have looked good on the outside--like that orange does--but my heart was full of sin. I needed Jesus to save me." Grandpa grinned. "Now I know I'm going to heaven one day, not because of what I've done, but because of what Jesus has done for me."–Esther M. Bailey

When James woke one morning, the strangeness of his room surprised him. Then he remembered the plane ride that had brought him to Arizona to visit his grandparents. He hopped out of bed at once. It was his first trip to their new home, and he didn't want to waste time. The sun streamed through the window, promising a beautiful day.James looked outside, and when he saw a tree with oranges hanging from the branches, he knew what he wanted to do first. He hurried to the kitchen where he found his grandmother fixing breakfast. "Grandma, can I go out and pick an orange?" "Sure, James," said Grandma. "You can pick one, but the oranges on that tree aren't good to eat."James went out and picked the biggest orange he could find. It looked so good that he wondered if Grandma could be mistaken. He took it to the kitchen. "This sure looks like it's good to eat."Grandma cut a wedge out of the orange and held it out for James to taste. "I'll let you be the judge."As his tongue touched the orange, James made a face. "Ugh! Bitter! How could anything that looks so good taste so bad?""It's an ornamental orange tree," Grandma explained. "It looks pretty, but it doesn't produce good fruit."James looked up as Grandpa came in. "Want a piece of orange, Grandpa?" he asked with a grin.Grandpa glanced at it and laughed. "No, thanks. I know where you got that." He sat down at the table. "You know, those oranges remind me of myself when I was young.""They do?" James asked. "How?""I used to think I was a good person because I went to church, obeyed my parents, and tried to be nice to others. I figured that doing good things like that meant I'd go to heaven one day. But then God helped me understand the truth--that no one can earn their way to heaven by what they do. I may have looked good on the outside--like that orange does--but my heart was full of sin. I needed Jesus to save me." Grandpa grinned. "Now I know I'm going to heaven one day, not because of what I've done, but because of what Jesus has done for me."–Esther M. Bailey

Ornamental Fruit (Part 1)a458b601-42da-4bdc-b9ae-135f02598abbTue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOrnamental Fruit (Part 1)When James woke one morning, the strangeness of his room surprised him. Then he remembered the plane ride that had brought him to Arizona to visit his grandparents. He hopped out of bed at once. It was his first trip to their new home, and he didn't want to waste time. The sun streamed through the window, promising a beautiful day.James looked outside, and when he saw a tree with oranges hanging from the branches, he knew what he wanted to do first. He hurried to the kitchen where he found his grandmother fixing breakfast. "Grandma, can I go out and pick an orange?" "Sure, James," said Grandma. "You can pick one, but the oranges on that tree aren't good to eat."James went out and picked the biggest orange he could find. It looked so good that he wondered if Grandma could be mistaken. He took it to the kitchen. "This sure looks like it's good to eat."Grandma cut a wedge out of the orange and held it out for James to taste. "I'll let you be the judge."As his tongue touched the orange, James made a face. "Ugh! Bitter! How could anything that looks so good taste so bad?""It's an ornamental orange tree," Grandma explained. "It looks pretty, but it doesn't produce good fruit."James looked up as Grandpa came in. "Want a piece of orange, Grandpa?" he asked with a grin.Grandpa glanced at it and laughed. "No, thanks. I know where you got that." He sat down at the table. "You know, those oranges remind me of myself when I was young.""They do?" James asked. "How?""I used to think I was a good person because I went to church, obeyed my parents, and tried to be nice to others. I figured that doing good things like that meant I'd go to heaven one day. But then God helped me understand the truth--that no one can earn their way to heaven by what they do. I may have looked good on the outside--like that orange does--but my heart was full of sin. I needed Jesus to save me." Grandpa grinned. "Now I know I'm going to heaven one day, not because of what I've done, but because of what Jesus has done for me."–Esther M. Bailey

When James woke one morning, the strangeness of his room surprised him. Then he remembered the plane ride that had brought him to Arizona to visit his grandparents. He hopped out of bed at once. It was his first trip to their new home, and he didn't want to waste time. The sun streamed through the window, promising a beautiful day.James looked outside, and when he saw a tree with oranges hanging from the branches, he knew what he wanted to do first. He hurried to the kitchen where he found his grandmother fixing breakfast. "Grandma, can I go out and pick an orange?" "Sure, James," said Grandma. "You can pick one, but the oranges on that tree aren't good to eat."James went out and picked the biggest orange he could find. It looked so good that he wondered if Grandma could be mistaken. He took it to the kitchen. "This sure looks like it's good to eat."Grandma cut a wedge out of the orange and held it out for James to taste. "I'll let you be the judge."As his tongue touched the orange, James made a face. "Ugh! Bitter! How could anything that looks so good taste so bad?""It's an ornamental orange tree," Grandma explained. "It looks pretty, but it doesn't produce good fruit."James looked up as Grandpa came in. "Want a piece of orange, Grandpa?" he asked with a grin.Grandpa glanced at it and laughed. "No, thanks. I know where you got that." He sat down at the table. "You know, those oranges remind me of myself when I was young.""They do?" James asked. "How?""I used to think I was a good person because I went to church, obeyed my parents, and tried to be nice to others. I figured that doing good things like that meant I'd go to heaven one day. But then God helped me understand the truth--that no one can earn their way to heaven by what they do. I may have looked good on the outside--like that orange does--but my heart was full of sin. I needed Jesus to save me." Grandpa grinned. "Now I know I'm going to heaven one day, not because of what I've done, but because of what Jesus has done for me."–Esther M. Bailey

Ornamental Fruit (Part 1)3711ac7b-e9a4-460f-97d6-33f3aa0eb15eTue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Ornamental Fruit (Part 1) Bible Reading: Matthew 15:8-9; Romans 3:19-24 When James woke one morning, the strangeness of his room surprised him. Then he remembered the plane ride that had brought him to Arizona to visit his grandparents. He hopped out of bed at once. It was his first trip to their new home, and he didn’t want to waste time. The sun streamed through the window, promising a beautiful day. James looked outside, and when he saw a tree with oranges hanging from the branches, he knew what he wanted to do first. He hurried to the kitchen where he found his grandmother fixing breakfast. “Grandma, can I go out and pick an orange?” “Sure, James,” said Grandma. “You can pick one, but the oranges on that tree aren’t good to eat.” James went out and picked the biggest orange he could find. It looked so good that he wondered if Grandma could be mistaken. He took it to the kitchen. “This sure looks like it’s good to eat.” Grandma cut a wedge out of the orange and held it out for James to taste. “I’ll let you be the judge.” As his tongue touched the orange, James made a face. “Ugh! Bitter! How could anything that looks so good taste so bad?” “It’s an ornamental orange tree,” Grandma explained. “It looks pretty, but it doesn’t produce good fruit.” James looked up as Grandpa came in. “Want a piece of orange, Grandpa?” he asked with a grin. Grandpa glanced at it and laughed. “No, thanks. I know where you got that.” He sat down at the table. “You know, those oranges remind me of myself when I was young.” “They do?” James asked. “How?” “I used to think I was a good person because I went to church, obeyed my parents, and tried to be nice to others. I figured that doing good things like that meant I’d go to heaven one day. But then God helped me understand the truth–that no one can earn their way to heaven by what they do. I may have looked good on the outside–like that orange does–but my heart was full of sin. I needed Jesus to save me.” Grandpa grinned. “Now I know I’m going to heaven one day, not because of what I’ve done, but because of what Jesus has done for me.” –Esther M. Bailey How About You?Are you trying to be a good person? Do you go to church, act kindly toward others, and help people in need? Those are good things to do, but all the good you do on your own is like ornamental fruit–it may look good, but it won’t get rid of the sin in your heart. Only Jesus can do that–He died for your sins so you could be saved. Trusting in Him is the only way to have eternal life. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing but filthy rags. (NLT) (Isaiah 64:6) Today’s Key Thought:Trust Jesus as your Savior

Bible Reading: Matthew 15:8-9; Romans 3:19-24 When James woke one morning, the strangeness of his room surprised him. Then he remembered the plane ride that had brought him to Arizona to visit his grandparents. He hopped out of bed at once. It was his first trip to their new home, and he didn’t want to waste time. The sun streamed through the window, promising a beautiful day. James looked outside, and when he saw a tree with oranges hanging from the branches, he knew what he wanted to do first. He hurried to the kitchen where he found his grandmother fixing breakfast. “Grandma, can I go out and pick an orange?” “Sure, James,” said Grandma. “You can pick one, but the oranges on that tree aren’t good to eat.” James went out and picked the biggest orange he could find. It looked so good that he wondered if Grandma could be mistaken. He took it to the kitchen. “This sure looks like it’s good to eat.” Grandma cut a wedge out of the orange and held it out for James to taste. “I’ll let you be the judge.” As his tongue touched the orange, James made a face. “Ugh! Bitter! How could anything that looks so good taste so bad?” “It’s an ornamental orange tree,” Grandma explained. “It looks pretty, but it doesn’t produce good fruit.” James looked up as Grandpa came in. “Want a piece of orange, Grandpa?” he asked with a grin. Grandpa glanced at it and laughed. “No, thanks. I know where you got that.” He sat down at the table. “You know, those oranges remind me of myself when I was young.” “They do?” James asked. “How?” “I used to think I was a good person because I went to church, obeyed my parents, and tried to be nice to others. I figured that doing good things like that meant I’d go to heaven one day. But then God helped me understand the truth–that no one can earn their way to heaven by what they do. I may have looked good on the outside–like that orange does–but my heart was full of sin. I needed Jesus to save me.” Grandpa grinned. “Now I know I’m going to heaven one day, not because of what I’ve done, but because of what Jesus has done for me.” –Esther M. Bailey How About You?Are you trying to be a good person? Do you go to church, act kindly toward others, and help people in need? Those are good things to do, but all the good you do on your own is like ornamental fruit–it may look good, but it won’t get rid of the sin in your heart. Only Jesus can do that–He died for your sins so you could be saved. Trusting in Him is the only way to have eternal life. (To learn more, click the “Good News!” button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) Today’s Key Verse:We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing but filthy rags. (NLT) (Isaiah 64:6) Today’s Key Thought:Trust Jesus as your Savior

Ornamental Fruit (Part 1) f0ec4a1b-ce40-4623-a69c-2cc8a38542d0Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHumility Part 7 - Others more than IWe all know humility is important, but it isn't easy! Particularly in an age where comparisons are forced down our throat by every app and social media source. How are we to respond? In this episode I continue the discussion about humility by exploring the last section of the Litany of Humility. In episode six I talked about the dangers of comparisons; in this episode I go into the specific lines. I strongly encourage listening to the previous episodes before this one! I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

We all know humility is important, but it isn't easy! Particularly in an age where comparisons are forced down our throat by every app and social media source. How are we to respond? In this episode I continue the discussion about humility by exploring the last section of the Litany of Humility. In episode six I talked about the dangers of comparisons; in this episode I go into the specific lines. I strongly encourage listening to the previous episodes before this one! I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullHumility Part 7 - Others more than I541083ec-e257-438d-ac91-e4da55815d71Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Groundbreaking Cancer Expert: (New Research) This Common Food Is Making Cancer Worse! Cancer Is Getting Worse Worldwide & It Might Not Be Genetic, It's Your Diet!Could fighting off the most feared and deadly disease be as simple as controlling what you put on your plate? Here is the revolutionary cancer care advice you’ve never heard.  Dr Thomas Seyfried is a Professor of biology, genetics, and biochemistry at Boston College. He has over 150 peer-reviewed publications and is also the author of books such as, ‘Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer’.  In this conversation, Dr Thomas and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between blood sugar and cancer growth, how stress management impacts your cells, the biggest misconceptions about cancer, and how calorie restriction could prevent cancer. (00:00) Intro (01:59) What Would Dr Seyfried Say He Does? (02:37) How Much Of A Problem Is Cancer Globally? (04:30) What Types Of Cancer Are People Dying From? (05:02) How Many People Will Develop Cancer? (06:56) Where Does Cancer Rank In The Probabilities Of Taking My Life? (08:12) What Is The Fermentation Process? (12:16) How Have You Arrived At This Conclusion? (16:52) Why Do Cancers Grow So Rapidly? (19:17) What Are Ketones? (21:23) What Can We Learn About Cancer From Our Ancestors? (24:36) What Role Does Exercise Play In Fighting These Diseases? (25:44) What Lifestyle Choices Are Causing The Cancer To Develop? (29:07) Is Cancer Genetic? (31:09) How Do We Keep Our Mitochondria Healthy? (32:42) Is Cancer Genetic? (36:27) Why Haven't Opinions Changed Based On Dr Seyfried's Evidence? (38:27) If We Adopt This Mindset, What Will Happen To Cancer Statistics? (39:17) Are The Current Cures Working? (41:50) The Current Technologies Used To Prevent Cancer (49:10) How Do We Prevent Cancer? (51:06) Should I Be On A Keto Diet? (54:57) Dr Seyfried's Dog Study (57:14) Human Cases Of People That Have Followed Your Research (01:03:39) What Is Metabolic Therapy? (01:04:36) What Should Someone That Has Cancer And Is Listening To This Do? (01:07:52) Keto Plus Hyperbaric Oxygen Study (01:11:57) Can You Have A Pre-Disposition To Cancer? (01:12:28) Should I Restrict What I Eat, To Stave Off Cancer? (01:13:16) What's Your View On Fasting? (01:13:58) How Do I Get Into The Keto State? (01:17:10) Do We Need More Discipline? (01:18:36) What Happens When You Fast? (01:20:52) What Advice Would Dr Seyfried Give To His Kids? (01:22:14) Why Isn't Dr Seyfried Trying To Be Metabolically Perfect? (01:23:04) What Food Laws Would Dr Seyfried Introduce? (01:25:18) Is Dr Seyfried Hopeful? (01:28:14) And What If You Are Successful? (01:29:10) Are There Any Studies That Have Broken Dr Seyfried's Heart? (01:30:50) What Would Dr Seyfried Say To Someone Listening? (01:32:55) Guest's Last Question Follow Dr Thomas:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/cwAePGF1pNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/0yuLM6I1pNb  YouTube: You can purchase Dr Thomas’ book, ‘Keto for Cancer: Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy as a Targeted Nutritional Strategy’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/1FotHad2pNb  Spotify: You can purchase Dr Thomas’ book, ‘Keto for Cancer: Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy as a Targeted Nutritional Strategy’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/1FotHad2pNb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - http://shopify.com/bartlett Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could fighting off the most feared and deadly disease be as simple as controlling what you put on your plate? Here is the revolutionary cancer care advice you’ve never heard.  Dr Thomas Seyfried is a Professor of biology, genetics, and biochemistry at Boston College. He has over 150 peer-reviewed publications and is also the author of books such as, ‘Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer’.  In this conversation, Dr Thomas and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between blood sugar and cancer growth, how stress management impacts your cells, the biggest misconceptions about cancer, and how calorie restriction could prevent cancer. (00:00) Intro (01:59) What Would Dr Seyfried Say He Does? (02:37) How Much Of A Problem Is Cancer Globally? (04:30) What Types Of Cancer Are People Dying From? (05:02) How Many People Will Develop Cancer? (06:56) Where Does Cancer Rank In The Probabilities Of Taking My Life? (08:12) What Is The Fermentation Process? (12:16) How Have You Arrived At This Conclusion? (16:52) Why Do Cancers Grow So Rapidly? (19:17) What Are Ketones? (21:23) What Can We Learn About Cancer From Our Ancestors? (24:36) What Role Does Exercise Play In Fighting These Diseases? (25:44) What Lifestyle Choices Are Causing The Cancer To Develop? (29:07) Is Cancer Genetic? (31:09) How Do We Keep Our Mitochondria Healthy? (32:42) Is Cancer Genetic? (36:27) Why Haven't Opinions Changed Based On Dr Seyfried's Evidence? (38:27) If We Adopt This Mindset, What Will Happen To Cancer Statistics? (39:17) Are The Current Cures Working? (41:50) The Current Technologies Used To Prevent Cancer (49:10) How Do We Prevent Cancer? (51:06) Should I Be On A Keto Diet? (54:57) Dr Seyfried's Dog Study (57:14) Human Cases Of People That Have Followed Your Research (01:03:39) What Is Metabolic Therapy? (01:04:36) What Should Someone That Has Cancer And Is Listening To This Do? (01:07:52) Keto Plus Hyperbaric Oxygen Study (01:11:57) Can You Have A Pre-Disposition To Cancer? (01:12:28) Should I Restrict What I Eat, To Stave Off Cancer? (01:13:16) What's Your View On Fasting? (01:13:58) How Do I Get Into The Keto State? (01:17:10) Do We Need More Discipline? (01:18:36) What Happens When You Fast? (01:20:52) What Advice Would Dr Seyfried Give To His Kids? (01:22:14) Why Isn't Dr Seyfried Trying To Be Metabolically Perfect? (01:23:04) What Food Laws Would Dr Seyfried Introduce? (01:25:18) Is Dr Seyfried Hopeful? (01:28:14) And What If You Are Successful? (01:29:10) Are There Any Studies That Have Broken Dr Seyfried's Heart? (01:30:50) What Would Dr Seyfried Say To Someone Listening? (01:32:55) Guest's Last Question Follow Dr Thomas:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/cwAePGF1pNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/0yuLM6I1pNb  YouTube: You can purchase Dr Thomas’ book, ‘Keto for Cancer: Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy as a Targeted Nutritional Strategy’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/1FotHad2pNb  Spotify: You can purchase Dr Thomas’ book, ‘Keto for Cancer: Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy as a Targeted Nutritional Strategy’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/1FotHad2pNb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - http://shopify.com/bartlett Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Groundbreaking Cancer Expert: (New Research) This Common Food Is Making Cancer Worse! Cancer Is Getting Worse Worldwide & It Might Not Be Genetic, It's Your Diet!53a04d01-29b3-4a34-9899-ca15a88d2701Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +00005918https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Good and Evil (2024) Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 281: Good and Evil (2024)6de76920-73e0-401c-a577-56c07f99dfacMon, 07 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Keep Holy the Lord’s Day (2024) We begin exploring the third commandment and learn about rest and worship concerning the Lord’s Day. The Catechism points out that God models what he wants for us as he also rested on the seventh day. Fr. Mike explains the importance of prioritizing rest for ourselves because we are free and no longer enslaved people. The Catechism describes how we are to keep the Lord’s Day holy with “outward, visible, public, and regular worship ‘as a sign of his universal beneficence to all.’” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2168-2176. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin exploring the third commandment and learn about rest and worship concerning the Lord’s Day. The Catechism points out that God models what he wants for us as he also rested on the seventh day. Fr. Mike explains the importance of prioritizing rest for ourselves because we are free and no longer enslaved people. The Catechism describes how we are to keep the Lord’s Day holy with “outward, visible, public, and regular worship ‘as a sign of his universal beneficence to all.’” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2168-2176. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 281: Keep Holy the Lord’s Day (2024)c9867094-6665-490a-a3a7-0104b3421322Mon, 07 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Keep Holy the Lord’s Day (2024) We begin exploring the third commandment and learn about rest and worship concerning the Lord’s Day. The Catechism points out that God models what he wants for us as he also rested on the seventh day. Fr. Mike explains the importance of prioritizing rest for ourselves because we are free and no longer enslaved people. The Catechism describes how we are to keep the Lord’s Day holy with “outward, visible, public, and regular worship ‘as a sign of his universal beneficence to all.’” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2168-2176. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin exploring the third commandment and learn about rest and worship concerning the Lord’s Day. The Catechism points out that God models what he wants for us as he also rested on the seventh day. Fr. Mike explains the importance of prioritizing rest for ourselves because we are free and no longer enslaved people. The Catechism describes how we are to keep the Lord’s Day holy with “outward, visible, public, and regular worship ‘as a sign of his universal beneficence to all.’” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2168-2176. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 281: Keep Holy the Lord’s Day (2024)1863e80f-f8a1-476e-9115-86c02552a64dMon, 07 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Good and Evil (2024) Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 281: Good and Evil (2024)4bbab0b3-3cc0-411f-a5c2-3b7768ef53ceMon, 07 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Good and Evil (2024) Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 281: Good and Evil (2024)c6a59fa2-09dd-4209-830c-4beec9105142Mon, 07 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Good and Evil (2024) Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 281: Good and Evil (2024)f79479ef-172b-464a-9c2e-5c80071854e1Mon, 07 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne Tough CookieAbby slid her lunch tray next to her best friend Everly. "Can you believe these cookies?" she complained, tapping a hard chocolate chip cookie against her front tooth. "A squirrel couldn't eat these!"Everly shrugged. "They're not so bad if you soak them first." She dunked her cookie in a glass of milk and took a bite. "See?""Oh yeah!" Abby said. "You're always full of good ideas.""I wish." Everly's expression soured. "Maybe then I'd know how to get Kenzie to quit pestering me. She's such a bully."Abby glanced across the cafeteria to where Kenzie sat alone. She'd started teasing Abby and her friends after learning they all went to the same church camp each summer. She called them dumb and stuck-up and claimed she'd never be caught dead in church, much less a summer camp for babies."Maybe we should invite her to eat with us," Abby suggested with a nervous nibble of her cookie. She knew it was the right thing to do even though she didn't like Kenzie very much, and the idea of eating lunch with her tied her stomach in knots. "Maybe then she'd get to know us better and we could tell her more about what we believe.""Yeah, I guess," Everly said. "She's asked me questions about my faith before, but I got the feeling she was just trying to pick a fight with me."As Abby thought it over, she had an idea. "Hey, what if Kenzie is like this cookie?"Everly wrinkled her nose. "You want to dunk her in milk? I could go along with that."Abby laughed. "No, I mean, what if Kenzie needs some softening too? Remember how I talked bad about God and the Bible before I knew Jesus loved me?" Everly tightened her lips, recalling some of the things Abby had said. "God had to change my heart," Abby continued. "Let's pray and ask God to soften Kenzie's heart and help us be kind to her." Everly considered her friend. "Okay, let's pray and then go ask Kenzie if she wants to join us for lunch." She dunked her cookie in her milk. "And can we pray for better cookies too?" Abby laughed and nodded. "Softer cookies and softer hearts."–Christa Hogan

Abby slid her lunch tray next to her best friend Everly. "Can you believe these cookies?" she complained, tapping a hard chocolate chip cookie against her front tooth. "A squirrel couldn't eat these!"Everly shrugged. "They're not so bad if you soak them first." She dunked her cookie in a glass of milk and took a bite. "See?""Oh yeah!" Abby said. "You're always full of good ideas.""I wish." Everly's expression soured. "Maybe then I'd know how to get Kenzie to quit pestering me. She's such a bully."Abby glanced across the cafeteria to where Kenzie sat alone. She'd started teasing Abby and her friends after learning they all went to the same church camp each summer. She called them dumb and stuck-up and claimed she'd never be caught dead in church, much less a summer camp for babies."Maybe we should invite her to eat with us," Abby suggested with a nervous nibble of her cookie. She knew it was the right thing to do even though she didn't like Kenzie very much, and the idea of eating lunch with her tied her stomach in knots. "Maybe then she'd get to know us better and we could tell her more about what we believe.""Yeah, I guess," Everly said. "She's asked me questions about my faith before, but I got the feeling she was just trying to pick a fight with me."As Abby thought it over, she had an idea. "Hey, what if Kenzie is like this cookie?"Everly wrinkled her nose. "You want to dunk her in milk? I could go along with that."Abby laughed. "No, I mean, what if Kenzie needs some softening too? Remember how I talked bad about God and the Bible before I knew Jesus loved me?" Everly tightened her lips, recalling some of the things Abby had said. "God had to change my heart," Abby continued. "Let's pray and ask God to soften Kenzie's heart and help us be kind to her." Everly considered her friend. "Okay, let's pray and then go ask Kenzie if she wants to join us for lunch." She dunked her cookie in her milk. "And can we pray for better cookies too?" Abby laughed and nodded. "Softer cookies and softer hearts."–Christa Hogan

One Tough Cookie139e0e5d-d71a-4e31-ae44-0d2f39d02f4eMon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne Tough CookieAbby slid her lunch tray next to her best friend Everly. "Can you believe these cookies?" she complained, tapping a hard chocolate chip cookie against her front tooth. "A squirrel couldn't eat these!"Everly shrugged. "They're not so bad if you soak them first." She dunked her cookie in a glass of milk and took a bite. "See?""Oh yeah!" Abby said. "You're always full of good ideas.""I wish." Everly's expression soured. "Maybe then I'd know how to get Kenzie to quit pestering me. She's such a bully."Abby glanced across the cafeteria to where Kenzie sat alone. She'd started teasing Abby and her friends after learning they all went to the same church camp each summer. She called them dumb and stuck-up and claimed she'd never be caught dead in church, much less a summer camp for babies."Maybe we should invite her to eat with us," Abby suggested with a nervous nibble of her cookie. She knew it was the right thing to do even though she didn't like Kenzie very much, and the idea of eating lunch with her tied her stomach in knots. "Maybe then she'd get to know us better and we could tell her more about what we believe.""Yeah, I guess," Everly said. "She's asked me questions about my faith before, but I got the feeling she was just trying to pick a fight with me."As Abby thought it over, she had an idea. "Hey, what if Kenzie is like this cookie?"Everly wrinkled her nose. "You want to dunk her in milk? I could go along with that."Abby laughed. "No, I mean, what if Kenzie needs some softening too? Remember how I talked bad about God and the Bible before I knew Jesus loved me?" Everly tightened her lips, recalling some of the things Abby had said. "God had to change my heart," Abby continued. "Let's pray and ask God to soften Kenzie's heart and help us be kind to her." Everly considered her friend. "Okay, let's pray and then go ask Kenzie if she wants to join us for lunch." She dunked her cookie in her milk. "And can we pray for better cookies too?" Abby laughed and nodded. "Softer cookies and softer hearts."–Christa Hogan

Abby slid her lunch tray next to her best friend Everly. "Can you believe these cookies?" she complained, tapping a hard chocolate chip cookie against her front tooth. "A squirrel couldn't eat these!"Everly shrugged. "They're not so bad if you soak them first." She dunked her cookie in a glass of milk and took a bite. "See?""Oh yeah!" Abby said. "You're always full of good ideas.""I wish." Everly's expression soured. "Maybe then I'd know how to get Kenzie to quit pestering me. She's such a bully."Abby glanced across the cafeteria to where Kenzie sat alone. She'd started teasing Abby and her friends after learning they all went to the same church camp each summer. She called them dumb and stuck-up and claimed she'd never be caught dead in church, much less a summer camp for babies."Maybe we should invite her to eat with us," Abby suggested with a nervous nibble of her cookie. She knew it was the right thing to do even though she didn't like Kenzie very much, and the idea of eating lunch with her tied her stomach in knots. "Maybe then she'd get to know us better and we could tell her more about what we believe.""Yeah, I guess," Everly said. "She's asked me questions about my faith before, but I got the feeling she was just trying to pick a fight with me."As Abby thought it over, she had an idea. "Hey, what if Kenzie is like this cookie?"Everly wrinkled her nose. "You want to dunk her in milk? I could go along with that."Abby laughed. "No, I mean, what if Kenzie needs some softening too? Remember how I talked bad about God and the Bible before I knew Jesus loved me?" Everly tightened her lips, recalling some of the things Abby had said. "God had to change my heart," Abby continued. "Let's pray and ask God to soften Kenzie's heart and help us be kind to her." Everly considered her friend. "Okay, let's pray and then go ask Kenzie if she wants to join us for lunch." She dunked her cookie in her milk. "And can we pray for better cookies too?" Abby laughed and nodded. "Softer cookies and softer hearts."–Christa Hogan

One Tough Cookiedd09f997-6c14-448e-b20d-ef64ca4b8d8bMon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags One Tough Cookie Bible Reading: Ezekiel 36:26; Matthew 5:43-48; 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Abby slid her lunch tray next to her best friend Everly. “Can you believe these cookies?” she complained, tapping a hard chocolate chip cookie against her front tooth. “A squirrel couldn’t eat these!” Everly shrugged. “They’re not so bad if you soak them first.” She dunked her cookie in a glass of milk and took a bite. “See?” “Oh yeah!” Abby said. “You’re always full of good ideas.” “I wish.” Everly’s expression soured. “Maybe then I’d know how to get Kenzie to quit pestering me. She’s such a bully.” Abby glanced across the cafeteria to where Kenzie sat alone. She’d started teasing Abby and her friends after learning they all went to the same church camp each summer. She called them dumb and stuck-up and claimed she’d never be caught dead in church, much less a summer camp for babies. “Maybe we should invite her to eat with us,” Abby suggested with a nervous nibble of her cookie. She knew it was the right thing to do even though she didn’t like Kenzie very much, and the idea of eating lunch with her tied her stomach in knots. “Maybe then she’d get to know us better and we could tell her more about what we believe.” “Yeah, I guess,” Everly said. “She’s asked me questions about my faith before, but I got the feeling she was just trying to pick a fight with me.” As Abby thought it over, she had an idea. “Hey, what if Kenzie is like this cookie?” Everly wrinkled her nose. “You want to dunk her in milk? I could go along with that.” Abby laughed. “No, I mean, what if Kenzie needs some softening too? Remember how I talked bad about God and the Bible before I knew Jesus loved me?” Everly tightened her lips, recalling some of the things Abby had said. “God had to change my heart,” Abby continued. “Let’s pray and ask God to soften Kenzie’s heart and help us be kind to her.” Everly considered her friend. “Okay, let’s pray and then go ask Kenzie if she wants to join us for lunch.” She dunked her cookie in her milk. “And can we pray for better cookies too?” Abby laughed and nodded. “Softer cookies and softer hearts.” –Christa Hogan How About You?Have you met anyone whose heart seemed hardened toward God? It’s easy to forget that we all had hard hearts before we experienced Jesus’s love and He changed us. God can soften any heart, and He can help you love those who tease you or are mean to you because of your faith. Pray for those who don’t know Jesus, and trust Him to help you show them His love. Today’s Key Verse:But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. (NIV) (Matthew 5:44) Today’s Key Thought:God softens hearts

Bible Reading: Ezekiel 36:26; Matthew 5:43-48; 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Abby slid her lunch tray next to her best friend Everly. “Can you believe these cookies?” she complained, tapping a hard chocolate chip cookie against her front tooth. “A squirrel couldn’t eat these!” Everly shrugged. “They’re not so bad if you soak them first.” She dunked her cookie in a glass of milk and took a bite. “See?” “Oh yeah!” Abby said. “You’re always full of good ideas.” “I wish.” Everly’s expression soured. “Maybe then I’d know how to get Kenzie to quit pestering me. She’s such a bully.” Abby glanced across the cafeteria to where Kenzie sat alone. She’d started teasing Abby and her friends after learning they all went to the same church camp each summer. She called them dumb and stuck-up and claimed she’d never be caught dead in church, much less a summer camp for babies. “Maybe we should invite her to eat with us,” Abby suggested with a nervous nibble of her cookie. She knew it was the right thing to do even though she didn’t like Kenzie very much, and the idea of eating lunch with her tied her stomach in knots. “Maybe then she’d get to know us better and we could tell her more about what we believe.” “Yeah, I guess,” Everly said. “She’s asked me questions about my faith before, but I got the feeling she was just trying to pick a fight with me.” As Abby thought it over, she had an idea. “Hey, what if Kenzie is like this cookie?” Everly wrinkled her nose. “You want to dunk her in milk? I could go along with that.” Abby laughed. “No, I mean, what if Kenzie needs some softening too? Remember how I talked bad about God and the Bible before I knew Jesus loved me?” Everly tightened her lips, recalling some of the things Abby had said. “God had to change my heart,” Abby continued. “Let’s pray and ask God to soften Kenzie’s heart and help us be kind to her.” Everly considered her friend. “Okay, let’s pray and then go ask Kenzie if she wants to join us for lunch.” She dunked her cookie in her milk. “And can we pray for better cookies too?” Abby laughed and nodded. “Softer cookies and softer hearts.” –Christa Hogan How About You?Have you met anyone whose heart seemed hardened toward God? It’s easy to forget that we all had hard hearts before we experienced Jesus’s love and He changed us. God can soften any heart, and He can help you love those who tease you or are mean to you because of your faith. Pray for those who don’t know Jesus, and trust Him to help you show them His love. Today’s Key Verse:But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. (NIV) (Matthew 5:44) Today’s Key Thought:God softens hearts

One Tough Cookie cb05a49b-6b84-4550-8dce-ecefe950beecMon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2024) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Esther and the book of Nehemiah by reflecting on the journey and resilience of the Jewish people thus far in the story of salvation.Fr. Mike explains how, in our lives, we don’t always know how God is going to show up, but we know that he will be faithful. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 12, Esther 9-11, and Proverbs 21:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2024)9f794768-bb49-4fe8-9c5c-dd79a446ea78Sun, 06 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The Christian Name (2024) What does it mean to bear the Christian name? The Catechism reminds us that in Baptism, we are given our Christian name, which is sacred. Our name represents the dignity of each of us and depicts how God loves us each uniquely. Fr. Mike explains that each time we make the Sign of the Cross, we call upon the Lord to bear witness to what we are about to do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2156-2167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to bear the Christian name? The Catechism reminds us that in Baptism, we are given our Christian name, which is sacred. Our name represents the dignity of each of us and depicts how God loves us each uniquely. Fr. Mike explains that each time we make the Sign of the Cross, we call upon the Lord to bear witness to what we are about to do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2156-2167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 280: The Christian Name (2024)45a4d61f-8764-4c90-a928-c88a9fe0d239Sun, 06 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The Christian Name (2024) What does it mean to bear the Christian name? The Catechism reminds us that in Baptism, we are given our Christian name, which is sacred. Our name represents the dignity of each of us and depicts how God loves us each uniquely. Fr. Mike explains that each time we make the Sign of the Cross, we call upon the Lord to bear witness to what we are about to do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2156-2167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to bear the Christian name? The Catechism reminds us that in Baptism, we are given our Christian name, which is sacred. Our name represents the dignity of each of us and depicts how God loves us each uniquely. Fr. Mike explains that each time we make the Sign of the Cross, we call upon the Lord to bear witness to what we are about to do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2156-2167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 280: The Christian Name (2024)35fafd8a-c09b-4ddf-9180-0af8b17b2f94Sun, 06 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2024) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Esther and the book of Nehemiah by reflecting on the journey and resilience of the Jewish people thus far in the story of salvation.Fr. Mike explains how, in our lives, we don’t always know how God is going to show up, but we know that he will be faithful. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 12, Esther 9-11, and Proverbs 21:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2024)2ed63403-99a0-472f-9024-22b5c977efb7Sun, 06 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2024) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Esther and the book of Nehemiah by reflecting on the journey and resilience of the Jewish people thus far in the story of salvation.Fr. Mike explains how, in our lives, we don’t always know how God is going to show up, but we know that he will be faithful. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 12, Esther 9-11, and Proverbs 21:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2024)2fb8dbc6-a011-4595-8f33-7e5ae90e3689Sun, 06 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2024) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Esther and the book of Nehemiah by reflecting on the journey and resilience of the Jewish people thus far in the story of salvation.Fr. Mike explains how, in our lives, we don’t always know how God is going to show up, but we know that he will be faithful. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 12, Esther 9-11, and Proverbs 21:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2024)a532e232-2394-4854-8a92-c31424a45018Sun, 06 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Bends Down to See"Okay, everybody, squat down so you can see," said the forest ranger to the students. Davis and his friend Hudson moved closer to see what the ranger was pointing to. The ranger picked up a piece of bark lying in the dirt, and a bunch of little bugs scrambled to hide. The ranger grabbed one of them, and it rolled up into a tiny ball in his hand."This is a pill bug," the ranger said, rolling it around in his hand. "When it gets scared, it rolls into a perfect ball, like an armadillo." He passed the bug around the group. "It's also called a roly poly bug, but it's not really a bug at all. It's a crustacean, like lobsters and crabs and crayfish. It lives in wet places and uses gills to breathe.""That's so cool," Davis said as he held the bug in his palm.Hudson turned to the ranger. "How do you know all this?""Well, it takes years of studying!" said the ranger with a laugh. He bent down to look under another piece of wood. "You have to look at them closely." He picked up another bug. "They're very small, and they like to hide. You have to get down to their level to interact with them." He put the bug down, and it scurried away. "Fast little guy," remarked a teacher standing nearby."Well, it does have seven pairs of legs!" said the ranger. He directed the students to turn up some logs on their own."Wow, that ranger sure knows a lot about bugs!" Hudson said to Davis as they lifted a log to reveal several bugs and critters scuttling in the mud."Yeah," said Davis. "It reminds me of something we talked about in church last week.""You talked about bugs in church?" asked Hudson in surprise. Davis laughed. "No, about God. Jesus came down from heaven to be on our level. He became one of us so He could save us from sin and give us eternal life. Even though He's so huge and mighty, He cares about us and understands everything we go through."Hudson smiled thoughtfully as he bent down to take a closer look at the bugs they had found.–Jonathan Baker

"Okay, everybody, squat down so you can see," said the forest ranger to the students. Davis and his friend Hudson moved closer to see what the ranger was pointing to. The ranger picked up a piece of bark lying in the dirt, and a bunch of little bugs scrambled to hide. The ranger grabbed one of them, and it rolled up into a tiny ball in his hand."This is a pill bug," the ranger said, rolling it around in his hand. "When it gets scared, it rolls into a perfect ball, like an armadillo." He passed the bug around the group. "It's also called a roly poly bug, but it's not really a bug at all. It's a crustacean, like lobsters and crabs and crayfish. It lives in wet places and uses gills to breathe.""That's so cool," Davis said as he held the bug in his palm.Hudson turned to the ranger. "How do you know all this?""Well, it takes years of studying!" said the ranger with a laugh. He bent down to look under another piece of wood. "You have to look at them closely." He picked up another bug. "They're very small, and they like to hide. You have to get down to their level to interact with them." He put the bug down, and it scurried away. "Fast little guy," remarked a teacher standing nearby."Well, it does have seven pairs of legs!" said the ranger. He directed the students to turn up some logs on their own."Wow, that ranger sure knows a lot about bugs!" Hudson said to Davis as they lifted a log to reveal several bugs and critters scuttling in the mud."Yeah," said Davis. "It reminds me of something we talked about in church last week.""You talked about bugs in church?" asked Hudson in surprise. Davis laughed. "No, about God. Jesus came down from heaven to be on our level. He became one of us so He could save us from sin and give us eternal life. Even though He's so huge and mighty, He cares about us and understands everything we go through."Hudson smiled thoughtfully as he bent down to take a closer look at the bugs they had found.–Jonathan Baker

God Bends Down to See41c65d87-9027-42a7-8e9e-9c3146cb2006Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Bends Down to See"Okay, everybody, squat down so you can see," said the forest ranger to the students. Davis and his friend Hudson moved closer to see what the ranger was pointing to. The ranger picked up a piece of bark lying in the dirt, and a bunch of little bugs scrambled to hide. The ranger grabbed one of them, and it rolled up into a tiny ball in his hand."This is a pill bug," the ranger said, rolling it around in his hand. "When it gets scared, it rolls into a perfect ball, like an armadillo." He passed the bug around the group. "It's also called a roly poly bug, but it's not really a bug at all. It's a crustacean, like lobsters and crabs and crayfish. It lives in wet places and uses gills to breathe.""That's so cool," Davis said as he held the bug in his palm.Hudson turned to the ranger. "How do you know all this?""Well, it takes years of studying!" said the ranger with a laugh. He bent down to look under another piece of wood. "You have to look at them closely." He picked up another bug. "They're very small, and they like to hide. You have to get down to their level to interact with them." He put the bug down, and it scurried away. "Fast little guy," remarked a teacher standing nearby."Well, it does have seven pairs of legs!" said the ranger. He directed the students to turn up some logs on their own."Wow, that ranger sure knows a lot about bugs!" Hudson said to Davis as they lifted a log to reveal several bugs and critters scuttling in the mud."Yeah," said Davis. "It reminds me of something we talked about in church last week.""You talked about bugs in church?" asked Hudson in surprise. Davis laughed. "No, about God. Jesus came down from heaven to be on our level. He became one of us so He could save us from sin and give us eternal life. Even though He's so huge and mighty, He cares about us and understands everything we go through."Hudson smiled thoughtfully as he bent down to take a closer look at the bugs they had found.–Jonathan Baker

"Okay, everybody, squat down so you can see," said the forest ranger to the students. Davis and his friend Hudson moved closer to see what the ranger was pointing to. The ranger picked up a piece of bark lying in the dirt, and a bunch of little bugs scrambled to hide. The ranger grabbed one of them, and it rolled up into a tiny ball in his hand."This is a pill bug," the ranger said, rolling it around in his hand. "When it gets scared, it rolls into a perfect ball, like an armadillo." He passed the bug around the group. "It's also called a roly poly bug, but it's not really a bug at all. It's a crustacean, like lobsters and crabs and crayfish. It lives in wet places and uses gills to breathe.""That's so cool," Davis said as he held the bug in his palm.Hudson turned to the ranger. "How do you know all this?""Well, it takes years of studying!" said the ranger with a laugh. He bent down to look under another piece of wood. "You have to look at them closely." He picked up another bug. "They're very small, and they like to hide. You have to get down to their level to interact with them." He put the bug down, and it scurried away. "Fast little guy," remarked a teacher standing nearby."Well, it does have seven pairs of legs!" said the ranger. He directed the students to turn up some logs on their own."Wow, that ranger sure knows a lot about bugs!" Hudson said to Davis as they lifted a log to reveal several bugs and critters scuttling in the mud."Yeah," said Davis. "It reminds me of something we talked about in church last week.""You talked about bugs in church?" asked Hudson in surprise. Davis laughed. "No, about God. Jesus came down from heaven to be on our level. He became one of us so He could save us from sin and give us eternal life. Even though He's so huge and mighty, He cares about us and understands everything we go through."Hudson smiled thoughtfully as he bent down to take a closer look at the bugs they had found.–Jonathan Baker

God Bends Down to See10478b39-304e-4f47-be03-f53c5f85708fSun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags God Bends Down to See Bible Reading: Psalm 113:4-6; John 1:1-3, 14; Philippians 2:5-8 “Okay, everybody, squat down so you can see,” said the forest ranger to the students. Davis and his friend Hudson moved closer to see what the ranger was pointing to. The ranger picked up a piece of bark lying in the dirt, and a bunch of little bugs scrambled to hide. The ranger grabbed one of them, and it rolled up into a tiny ball in his hand. “This is a pill bug,” the ranger said, rolling it around in his hand. “When it gets scared, it rolls into a perfect ball, like an armadillo.” He passed the bug around the group. “It’s also called a roly poly bug, but it’s not really a bug at all. It’s a crustacean, like lobsters and crabs and crayfish. It lives in wet places and uses gills to breathe.” “That’s so cool,” Davis said as he held the bug in his palm. Hudson turned to the ranger. “How do you know all this?” “Well, it takes years of studying!” said the ranger with a laugh. He bent down to look under another piece of wood. “You have to look at them closely.” He picked up another bug. “They’re very small, and they like to hide. You have to get down to their level to interact with them.” He put the bug down, and it scurried away. “Fast little guy,” remarked a teacher standing nearby. “Well, it does have seven pairs of legs!” said the ranger. He directed the students to turn up some logs on their own. “Wow, that ranger sure knows a lot about bugs!” Hudson said to Davis as they lifted a log to reveal several bugs and critters scuttling in the mud. “Yeah,” said Davis. “It reminds me of something we talked about in church last week.” “You talked about bugs in church?” asked Hudson in surprise. Davis laughed. “No, about God. Jesus came down from heaven to be on our level. He became one of us so He could save us from sin and give us eternal life. Even though He’s so huge and mighty, He cares about us and understands everything we go through.” Hudson smiled thoughtfully as he bent down to take a closer look at the bugs they had found. –Jonathan Baker How About You?How small or unimportant do you think you seem to God? Probably a lot smaller than a bug seems to us. But God knows everything about you and cares about what’s happening in your life. He loves us all so much that Jesus left His high throne in heaven to be with us on earth and save us from our sins. Rest in the fact that God sees you, loves you, and cares about every teeny detail in your life. Today’s Key Verse:The Word [Jesus] became human and made his home among us. (NLT) (John 1:14) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus came down to our level

Bible Reading: Psalm 113:4-6; John 1:1-3, 14; Philippians 2:5-8 “Okay, everybody, squat down so you can see,” said the forest ranger to the students. Davis and his friend Hudson moved closer to see what the ranger was pointing to. The ranger picked up a piece of bark lying in the dirt, and a bunch of little bugs scrambled to hide. The ranger grabbed one of them, and it rolled up into a tiny ball in his hand. “This is a pill bug,” the ranger said, rolling it around in his hand. “When it gets scared, it rolls into a perfect ball, like an armadillo.” He passed the bug around the group. “It’s also called a roly poly bug, but it’s not really a bug at all. It’s a crustacean, like lobsters and crabs and crayfish. It lives in wet places and uses gills to breathe.” “That’s so cool,” Davis said as he held the bug in his palm. Hudson turned to the ranger. “How do you know all this?” “Well, it takes years of studying!” said the ranger with a laugh. He bent down to look under another piece of wood. “You have to look at them closely.” He picked up another bug. “They’re very small, and they like to hide. You have to get down to their level to interact with them.” He put the bug down, and it scurried away. “Fast little guy,” remarked a teacher standing nearby. “Well, it does have seven pairs of legs!” said the ranger. He directed the students to turn up some logs on their own. “Wow, that ranger sure knows a lot about bugs!” Hudson said to Davis as they lifted a log to reveal several bugs and critters scuttling in the mud. “Yeah,” said Davis. “It reminds me of something we talked about in church last week.” “You talked about bugs in church?” asked Hudson in surprise. Davis laughed. “No, about God. Jesus came down from heaven to be on our level. He became one of us so He could save us from sin and give us eternal life. Even though He’s so huge and mighty, He cares about us and understands everything we go through.” Hudson smiled thoughtfully as he bent down to take a closer look at the bugs they had found. –Jonathan Baker How About You?How small or unimportant do you think you seem to God? Probably a lot smaller than a bug seems to us. But God knows everything about you and cares about what’s happening in your life. He loves us all so much that Jesus left His high throne in heaven to be with us on earth and save us from our sins. Rest in the fact that God sees you, loves you, and cares about every teeny detail in your life. Today’s Key Verse:The Word [Jesus] became human and made his home among us. (NLT) (John 1:14) Today’s Key Thought:Jesus came down to our level

God Bends Down to See 25645875-a579-4b77-b422-84618932c7ddSun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/06/24 Marriage: A Catholic Vision Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has called us here. God is with us here. God will not leave us here. Marriage will always be a challenge. But there is a way to move forward in this challenge that brings greater peace and joy. There are no guarantees other than "I will not leave" and "God will not leave". Mass Readings from October 6, 2024: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalms 128:1-6Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has called us here. God is with us here. God will not leave us here. Marriage will always be a challenge. But there is a way to move forward in this challenge that brings greater peace and joy. There are no guarantees other than "I will not leave" and "God will not leave". Mass Readings from October 6, 2024: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalms 128:1-6Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16

full10/06/24 Marriage: A Catholic Vision6ed0c290-caff-4084-bd4e-42a7e5d3270aSat, 05 Oct 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/06/24 Marriage: A Catholic Vision Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has called us here. God is with us here. God will not leave us here. Marriage will always be a challenge. But there is a way to move forward in this challenge that brings greater peace and joy. There are no guarantees other than "I will not leave" and "God will not leave". Mass Readings from October 6, 2024: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalms 128:1-6Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has called us here. God is with us here. God will not leave us here. Marriage will always be a challenge. But there is a way to move forward in this challenge that brings greater peace and joy. There are no guarantees other than "I will not leave" and "God will not leave". Mass Readings from October 6, 2024: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalms 128:1-6Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16

full10/06/24 Marriage: A Catholic Vision3e2129ad-fc76-4463-8f51-144e9346e458Sat, 05 Oct 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2024) Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today’s chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, as well as our freedom to adopt or reject them. Today we read from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8, 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2024)06915a29-75c2-4f0a-a843-026fd7bf4c89Sat, 05 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: False Oaths (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the second commandment. Fr. Mike emphasizes that an oath engages the Lord’s name, and the Lord is the Lord of truth. We, therefore, have a duty as Christians to respect God’s name in matters of truth. He also emphasizes that everything we say is either in conformity to truth or in opposition to truth. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2150-2155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the second commandment. Fr. Mike emphasizes that an oath engages the Lord’s name, and the Lord is the Lord of truth. We, therefore, have a duty as Christians to respect God’s name in matters of truth. He also emphasizes that everything we say is either in conformity to truth or in opposition to truth. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2150-2155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 279: False Oaths (2024)610b163e-8317-4340-9c4d-bfea5912366bSat, 05 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: False Oaths (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the second commandment. Fr. Mike emphasizes that an oath engages the Lord’s name, and the Lord is the Lord of truth. We, therefore, have a duty as Christians to respect God’s name in matters of truth. He also emphasizes that everything we say is either in conformity to truth or in opposition to truth. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2150-2155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the second commandment. Fr. Mike emphasizes that an oath engages the Lord’s name, and the Lord is the Lord of truth. We, therefore, have a duty as Christians to respect God’s name in matters of truth. He also emphasizes that everything we say is either in conformity to truth or in opposition to truth. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2150-2155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 279: False Oaths (2024)9ff915bd-ae7f-4a11-b4a7-daff8c094a61Sat, 05 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2024) Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today’s chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, as well as our freedom to adopt or reject them. Today we read from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8, 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2024)22546180-ac17-418b-b5a1-d7ff78695bc6Sat, 05 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2024) Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today’s chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, as well as our freedom to adopt or reject them. Today we read from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8, 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2024)77412823-56f8-43e2-963a-8f4e8d738d38Sat, 05 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2024) Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today’s chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, as well as our freedom to adopt or reject them. Today we read from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8, 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2024)6e7142fe-d3a0-476d-a9d1-9dbb26132d88Sat, 05 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Heavy BurdenEditor's note: This story's subject matter may not be suitable for young children.Jade kicked pebbles out of her path as she walked home from school, wondering what she should do. I'm going to tell Mom, she finally decided.When she got home, Jade approached her mother. "Mom, I…I have to tell you something.""Okay, honey," said Mom. "Is something wrong?""Well--it's Erin." Once Jade got started the words just tumbled out. "Ever since her uncle moved in with her and her parents, she's been acting strange. She used to be really bubbly and outgoing, but now she hardly talks to anyone. And she doesn't seem to ever want to go home after school--I've seen her doing homework at the park some days. I think it might be because she doesn't want to be alone with her uncle before her parents get home from work." Jade stopped and took a big gulp of air. "I…I think he might be doing bad stuff to her when he gets her alone." Tears welled up in Jade's eyes. "I don't know for sure--she hasn't said anything--but I've noticed some bruises on her arms, and she never has a good answer for how she got them." Mom looked very serious. "You were right to tell me," she said, putting an arm around Jade. "I'll go make some phone calls--if her uncle is doing something to her, he needs to be stopped.""But what if Erin is afraid to tell anyone because her parents will think it's her fault?" Jade asked tearfully. "I don't want to get her in trouble.""If Erin's parents find out her uncle has been hurting her, I'm sure they'll be very sad and angry--but not angry with her," said Mom. "Her uncle would be the one responsible--it's not Erin's fault at all." Mom gave Jade a hug. "Erin must feel like she's carrying a heavy burden. But with God's help and good friends like you supporting her, I know she can work through the difficulties that may still be ahead because of what happened. Jesus loves her so much, and He wants to take that heavy burden from her. He's put you and her parents and others in her life to love her and help her so she won't need to carry that burden alone anymore. Let's pray that Erin will look to Jesus for the love and help she needs too."–Marie Shropshire

Editor's note: This story's subject matter may not be suitable for young children.Jade kicked pebbles out of her path as she walked home from school, wondering what she should do. I'm going to tell Mom, she finally decided.When she got home, Jade approached her mother. "Mom, I…I have to tell you something.""Okay, honey," said Mom. "Is something wrong?""Well--it's Erin." Once Jade got started the words just tumbled out. "Ever since her uncle moved in with her and her parents, she's been acting strange. She used to be really bubbly and outgoing, but now she hardly talks to anyone. And she doesn't seem to ever want to go home after school--I've seen her doing homework at the park some days. I think it might be because she doesn't want to be alone with her uncle before her parents get home from work." Jade stopped and took a big gulp of air. "I…I think he might be doing bad stuff to her when he gets her alone." Tears welled up in Jade's eyes. "I don't know for sure--she hasn't said anything--but I've noticed some bruises on her arms, and she never has a good answer for how she got them." Mom looked very serious. "You were right to tell me," she said, putting an arm around Jade. "I'll go make some phone calls--if her uncle is doing something to her, he needs to be stopped.""But what if Erin is afraid to tell anyone because her parents will think it's her fault?" Jade asked tearfully. "I don't want to get her in trouble.""If Erin's parents find out her uncle has been hurting her, I'm sure they'll be very sad and angry--but not angry with her," said Mom. "Her uncle would be the one responsible--it's not Erin's fault at all." Mom gave Jade a hug. "Erin must feel like she's carrying a heavy burden. But with God's help and good friends like you supporting her, I know she can work through the difficulties that may still be ahead because of what happened. Jesus loves her so much, and He wants to take that heavy burden from her. He's put you and her parents and others in her life to love her and help her so she won't need to carry that burden alone anymore. Let's pray that Erin will look to Jesus for the love and help she needs too."–Marie Shropshire

A Heavy Burden21a01776-87c9-4562-b330-fb4e8cc756f9Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Heavy BurdenEditor's note: This story's subject matter may not be suitable for young children.Jade kicked pebbles out of her path as she walked home from school, wondering what she should do. I'm going to tell Mom, she finally decided.When she got home, Jade approached her mother. "Mom, I…I have to tell you something.""Okay, honey," said Mom. "Is something wrong?""Well--it's Erin." Once Jade got started the words just tumbled out. "Ever since her uncle moved in with her and her parents, she's been acting strange. She used to be really bubbly and outgoing, but now she hardly talks to anyone. And she doesn't seem to ever want to go home after school--I've seen her doing homework at the park some days. I think it might be because she doesn't want to be alone with her uncle before her parents get home from work." Jade stopped and took a big gulp of air. "I…I think he might be doing bad stuff to her when he gets her alone." Tears welled up in Jade's eyes. "I don't know for sure--she hasn't said anything--but I've noticed some bruises on her arms, and she never has a good answer for how she got them." Mom looked very serious. "You were right to tell me," she said, putting an arm around Jade. "I'll go make some phone calls--if her uncle is doing something to her, he needs to be stopped.""But what if Erin is afraid to tell anyone because her parents will think it's her fault?" Jade asked tearfully. "I don't want to get her in trouble.""If Erin's parents find out her uncle has been hurting her, I'm sure they'll be very sad and angry--but not angry with her," said Mom. "Her uncle would be the one responsible--it's not Erin's fault at all." Mom gave Jade a hug. "Erin must feel like she's carrying a heavy burden. But with God's help and good friends like you supporting her, I know she can work through the difficulties that may still be ahead because of what happened. Jesus loves her so much, and He wants to take that heavy burden from her. He's put you and her parents and others in her life to love her and help her so she won't need to carry that burden alone anymore. Let's pray that Erin will look to Jesus for the love and help she needs too."–Marie Shropshire

Editor's note: This story's subject matter may not be suitable for young children.Jade kicked pebbles out of her path as she walked home from school, wondering what she should do. I'm going to tell Mom, she finally decided.When she got home, Jade approached her mother. "Mom, I…I have to tell you something.""Okay, honey," said Mom. "Is something wrong?""Well--it's Erin." Once Jade got started the words just tumbled out. "Ever since her uncle moved in with her and her parents, she's been acting strange. She used to be really bubbly and outgoing, but now she hardly talks to anyone. And she doesn't seem to ever want to go home after school--I've seen her doing homework at the park some days. I think it might be because she doesn't want to be alone with her uncle before her parents get home from work." Jade stopped and took a big gulp of air. "I…I think he might be doing bad stuff to her when he gets her alone." Tears welled up in Jade's eyes. "I don't know for sure--she hasn't said anything--but I've noticed some bruises on her arms, and she never has a good answer for how she got them." Mom looked very serious. "You were right to tell me," she said, putting an arm around Jade. "I'll go make some phone calls--if her uncle is doing something to her, he needs to be stopped.""But what if Erin is afraid to tell anyone because her parents will think it's her fault?" Jade asked tearfully. "I don't want to get her in trouble.""If Erin's parents find out her uncle has been hurting her, I'm sure they'll be very sad and angry--but not angry with her," said Mom. "Her uncle would be the one responsible--it's not Erin's fault at all." Mom gave Jade a hug. "Erin must feel like she's carrying a heavy burden. But with God's help and good friends like you supporting her, I know she can work through the difficulties that may still be ahead because of what happened. Jesus loves her so much, and He wants to take that heavy burden from her. He's put you and her parents and others in her life to love her and help her so she won't need to carry that burden alone anymore. Let's pray that Erin will look to Jesus for the love and help she needs too."–Marie Shropshire

A Heavy Burden08876413-04fa-4d65-9261-9c30d0c3a260Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags A Heavy Burden Bible Reading: Matthew 11:28-30 Editor’s note: This story’s subject matter may not be suitable for young children. Jade kicked pebbles out of her path as she walked home from school, wondering what she should do. I’m going to tell Mom, she finally decided. When she got home, Jade approached her mother. “Mom, I…I have to tell you something.” “Okay, honey,” said Mom. “Is something wrong?” “Well–it’s Erin.” Once Jade got started the words just tumbled out. “Ever since her uncle moved in with her and her parents, she’s been acting strange. She used to be really bubbly and outgoing, but now she hardly talks to anyone. And she doesn’t seem to ever want to go home after school–I’ve seen her doing homework at the park some days. I think it might be because she doesn’t want to be alone with her uncle before her parents get home from work.” Jade stopped and took a big gulp of air. “I…I think he might be doing bad stuff to her when he gets her alone.” Tears welled up in Jade’s eyes. “I don’t know for sure–she hasn’t said anything–but I’ve noticed some bruises on her arms, and she never has a good answer for how she got them.” Mom looked very serious. “You were right to tell me,” she said, putting an arm around Jade. “I’ll go make some phone calls–if her uncle is doing something to her, he needs to be stopped.” “But what if Erin is afraid to tell anyone because her parents will think it’s her fault?” Jade asked tearfully. “I don’t want to get her in trouble.” “If Erin’s parents find out her uncle has been hurting her, I’m sure they’ll be very sad and angry–but not angry with her,” said Mom. “Her uncle would be the one responsible–it’s not Erin’s fault at all.” Mom gave Jade a hug. “Erin must feel like she’s carrying a heavy burden. But with God’s help and good friends like you supporting her, I know she can work through the difficulties that may still be ahead because of what happened. Jesus loves her so much, and He wants to take that heavy burden from her. He’s put you and her parents and others in her life to love her and help her so she won’t need to carry that burden alone anymore. Let’s pray that Erin will look to Jesus for the love and help she needs too.” –Marie Shropshire How About You?Has something bad happened that you need to discuss with someone? Do you feel guilty or upset about what happened? Don’t keep it to yourself. Talk about it with a parent, a teacher, or another adult you trust so they can help. Talk to Jesus about it too. He loves you so much that He took the burden of your sin on the cross, and He can handle any other burden you’re carrying. Give your burden to Him, and trust Him to provide help through those who care for you. Today’s Key Verse:Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Today’s Key Thought:Share problems with God and an adult

Bible Reading: Matthew 11:28-30 Editor’s note: This story’s subject matter may not be suitable for young children. Jade kicked pebbles out of her path as she walked home from school, wondering what she should do. I’m going to tell Mom, she finally decided. When she got home, Jade approached her mother. “Mom, I…I have to tell you something.” “Okay, honey,” said Mom. “Is something wrong?” “Well–it’s Erin.” Once Jade got started the words just tumbled out. “Ever since her uncle moved in with her and her parents, she’s been acting strange. She used to be really bubbly and outgoing, but now she hardly talks to anyone. And she doesn’t seem to ever want to go home after school–I’ve seen her doing homework at the park some days. I think it might be because she doesn’t want to be alone with her uncle before her parents get home from work.” Jade stopped and took a big gulp of air. “I…I think he might be doing bad stuff to her when he gets her alone.” Tears welled up in Jade’s eyes. “I don’t know for sure–she hasn’t said anything–but I’ve noticed some bruises on her arms, and she never has a good answer for how she got them.” Mom looked very serious. “You were right to tell me,” she said, putting an arm around Jade. “I’ll go make some phone calls–if her uncle is doing something to her, he needs to be stopped.” “But what if Erin is afraid to tell anyone because her parents will think it’s her fault?” Jade asked tearfully. “I don’t want to get her in trouble.” “If Erin’s parents find out her uncle has been hurting her, I’m sure they’ll be very sad and angry–but not angry with her,” said Mom. “Her uncle would be the one responsible–it’s not Erin’s fault at all.” Mom gave Jade a hug. “Erin must feel like she’s carrying a heavy burden. But with God’s help and good friends like you supporting her, I know she can work through the difficulties that may still be ahead because of what happened. Jesus loves her so much, and He wants to take that heavy burden from her. He’s put you and her parents and others in her life to love her and help her so she won’t need to carry that burden alone anymore. Let’s pray that Erin will look to Jesus for the love and help she needs too.” –Marie Shropshire How About You?Has something bad happened that you need to discuss with someone? Do you feel guilty or upset about what happened? Don’t keep it to yourself. Talk about it with a parent, a teacher, or another adult you trust so they can help. Talk to Jesus about it too. He loves you so much that He took the burden of your sin on the cross, and He can handle any other burden you’re carrying. Give your burden to Him, and trust Him to provide help through those who care for you. Today’s Key Verse:Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Today’s Key Thought:Share problems with God and an adult

A Heavy Burden 3f7edf76-fbcb-4239-aaaf-20dc901f70d9Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s Voice Over My Feelings | Girls Gone Biblehiii GGB :) this week we talk about how to prioritize God’s voice and His will and what He’s speaking over our feelings. Our feelings can be incredibly unreliable and misleading. As scripture says, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭17‬:‭9‬ ‭ We must hold our feelings accountable to the word of God. It's our map guide to life and in the end, God should inform our feelings not the other way around. Scripture tells us how to live, act, think and behave. We talk about how our emotions can get the best of us, and we make decisions not based on an emotional bias. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hiii GGB :) this week we talk about how to prioritize God’s voice and His will and what He’s speaking over our feelings. Our feelings can be incredibly unreliable and misleading. As scripture says, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭17‬:‭9‬ ‭ We must hold our feelings accountable to the word of God. It's our map guide to life and in the end, God should inform our feelings not the other way around. Scripture tells us how to live, act, think and behave. We talk about how our emotions can get the best of us, and we make decisions not based on an emotional bias. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullGod’s Voice Over My Feelings | Girls Gone Bible5bbe7227-5c78-4ba9-9b89-50cc87ee7a3cFri, 04 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00003020https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS4 EP8. Expectancy in DesperationHi To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hi To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullS4 EP8. Expectancy in Desperation36849b47-89a4-4b42-b047-88dbc0b6fc7cFri, 04 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00004310https://216.73.216.191/allTagsexpectancy in desperationHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like to surrender to God, and how we maintain faith through surrendering and through His will for our lives - even in the midst of the unseen. "If you really believed Moses, you would believe me, because he wrote about me. But since you don’t believe what he wrote, how will you believe what I say?" John 5:46-47 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about what it looks like to surrender to God, and how we maintain faith through surrendering and through His will for our lives - even in the midst of the unseen. "If you really believed Moses, you would believe me, because he wrote about me. But since you don’t believe what he wrote, how will you believe what I say?" John 5:46-47 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullexpectancy in desperation465119ef-c0c4-4e6a-b888-9f38a8bf9d05Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 182: How To Make People Respect You In Seconds: Evy PoumpourasIn this moment, former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent Evy Pompouras discusses how to earn and maintain respect in the workplace. According to Evy, it is important to reflect on your own actions when faced with disrespect. This includes assessing the tone and pitch of your voice to see if any changes could lead to gaining more respect. The same principle applies to self-assessments of your contributions in the workplace, as Evy emphasises that people who speak too much often lose respect in the workplace while those who provide meaningful insight gain in. Evy also recommends addressing signs of disrespect straight away rather than avoiding the situation. Although difficult conversations may be uncomfortable, they can ultimately strengthen relationships and improve future interactions. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//4lagoaEAoNb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/TIVYc9ZjNu Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Evy: https://www.evypoumpouras.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent Evy Pompouras discusses how to earn and maintain respect in the workplace. According to Evy, it is important to reflect on your own actions when faced with disrespect. This includes assessing the tone and pitch of your voice to see if any changes could lead to gaining more respect. The same principle applies to self-assessments of your contributions in the workplace, as Evy emphasises that people who speak too much often lose respect in the workplace while those who provide meaningful insight gain in. Evy also recommends addressing signs of disrespect straight away rather than avoiding the situation. Although difficult conversations may be uncomfortable, they can ultimately strengthen relationships and improve future interactions. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//4lagoaEAoNb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/TIVYc9ZjNu Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Evy: https://www.evypoumpouras.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 182: How To Make People Respect You In Seconds: Evy Poumpouras4d8c779e-d07b-49c9-ba24-e1cbf546302bFri, 04 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000627https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: Power in Weakness (2024) Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 278: Power in Weakness (2024)f05e1630-fc7f-46a1-8138-606360e13f5bFri, 04 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: The Second Commandment (2024) We begin our examination of the second commandment, to not take the Lord’s name in vain. Fr. Mike emphasizes that God has revealed his sacred name to us, and it is our duty to treat that name with reverence. He also emphasizes just how easy it is for us to take the Lord’s name in vain in our day and age, and how vitally important it is for us to treat his holy name with respect. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2142-2149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin our examination of the second commandment, to not take the Lord’s name in vain. Fr. Mike emphasizes that God has revealed his sacred name to us, and it is our duty to treat that name with reverence. He also emphasizes just how easy it is for us to take the Lord’s name in vain in our day and age, and how vitally important it is for us to treat his holy name with respect. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2142-2149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 278: The Second Commandment (2024)b132db0f-f503-4408-93b8-c2fedf970ca2Fri, 04 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: The Second Commandment (2024) We begin our examination of the second commandment, to not take the Lord’s name in vain. Fr. Mike emphasizes that God has revealed his sacred name to us, and it is our duty to treat that name with reverence. He also emphasizes just how easy it is for us to take the Lord’s name in vain in our day and age, and how vitally important it is for us to treat his holy name with respect. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2142-2149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin our examination of the second commandment, to not take the Lord’s name in vain. Fr. Mike emphasizes that God has revealed his sacred name to us, and it is our duty to treat that name with reverence. He also emphasizes just how easy it is for us to take the Lord’s name in vain in our day and age, and how vitally important it is for us to treat his holy name with respect. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2142-2149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 278: The Second Commandment (2024)42c3566f-2004-423d-af2f-86d35c7525dbFri, 04 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: Power in Weakness (2024) Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 278: Power in Weakness (2024)754cc7fc-3cbd-4ba1-ac13-f25740a66dfaFri, 04 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: Power in Weakness (2024) Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 278: Power in Weakness (2024)774783be-29df-4351-8e7a-679bf38ea1d9Fri, 04 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: Power in Weakness (2024) Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 278: Power in Weakness (2024)ba72a8ba-1592-4669-be86-f5aabf4c4aa5Fri, 04 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBehind the Shield"I don't want to go in there," Natalie said outside the door to one of the rooms in the aquarium. "It's full of sharks.""Oh, come on, Nat," said Hunter. "The sharks are behind glass.""It's perfectly safe," Dad assured her. "Hunter is right. Those walls shield you from the sharks. There's no way they can get out." Despite Dad's words, Natalie clutched Mom's hand as they walked in. On either side of the aisle, glass walls rose from floor to ceiling, and beyond the glass was a magnificent reproduction of life beneath the sea. Natalie felt like she had sunk to the floor of the ocean. Hundreds of glittering fish swam about, taking no notice of her. "Look!" she exclaimed. "There's a giant sea turtle!" Natalie stepped forward and watched with her face close to the glass as the turtle swam away. Then a dark shape emerged from the dim shadow at the side of the tank. It grew larger and larger as it swam toward her. "A shark!" screamed Natalie. She darted back as the creature glided by right in front of her eyes. She knew there was really nothing to be afraid of, but she was glad when they left the area.That evening there was a lot of excited chatter at dinner. "I still don't like those sharks," said Natalie. "They'd probably like to sink their teeth into us!" Hunter shook his head. "Shark attacks are rare because humans don't taste good to sharks. Attacks only happen when sharks mix us up with their normal food." "Well, I still felt better having that thick glass for protection," said Natalie."You know, God is like that thick glass," said Dad. "The Bible says He is our shield. When we face attacks from Satan or from others who want to harm us, God is our protection."Mom nodded. "Because Jesus saved us, we are always safe in His hands, even when bad things happen. He is always with us and helps us stand firm against Satan's lies. Didn't you feel safer with the sharks at the aquarium knowing there was a thick shield of glass?""Yeah," said Natalie. "That means I can be more confident in other scary situations knowing that God is with me as my shield!"–Ellen C. Orr

"I don't want to go in there," Natalie said outside the door to one of the rooms in the aquarium. "It's full of sharks.""Oh, come on, Nat," said Hunter. "The sharks are behind glass.""It's perfectly safe," Dad assured her. "Hunter is right. Those walls shield you from the sharks. There's no way they can get out." Despite Dad's words, Natalie clutched Mom's hand as they walked in. On either side of the aisle, glass walls rose from floor to ceiling, and beyond the glass was a magnificent reproduction of life beneath the sea. Natalie felt like she had sunk to the floor of the ocean. Hundreds of glittering fish swam about, taking no notice of her. "Look!" she exclaimed. "There's a giant sea turtle!" Natalie stepped forward and watched with her face close to the glass as the turtle swam away. Then a dark shape emerged from the dim shadow at the side of the tank. It grew larger and larger as it swam toward her. "A shark!" screamed Natalie. She darted back as the creature glided by right in front of her eyes. She knew there was really nothing to be afraid of, but she was glad when they left the area.That evening there was a lot of excited chatter at dinner. "I still don't like those sharks," said Natalie. "They'd probably like to sink their teeth into us!" Hunter shook his head. "Shark attacks are rare because humans don't taste good to sharks. Attacks only happen when sharks mix us up with their normal food." "Well, I still felt better having that thick glass for protection," said Natalie."You know, God is like that thick glass," said Dad. "The Bible says He is our shield. When we face attacks from Satan or from others who want to harm us, God is our protection."Mom nodded. "Because Jesus saved us, we are always safe in His hands, even when bad things happen. He is always with us and helps us stand firm against Satan's lies. Didn't you feel safer with the sharks at the aquarium knowing there was a thick shield of glass?""Yeah," said Natalie. "That means I can be more confident in other scary situations knowing that God is with me as my shield!"–Ellen C. Orr

Behind the Shielda01d67f2-0c6a-4d20-a02d-75d351cc69f0Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBehind the Shield"I don't want to go in there," Natalie said outside the door to one of the rooms in the aquarium. "It's full of sharks.""Oh, come on, Nat," said Hunter. "The sharks are behind glass.""It's perfectly safe," Dad assured her. "Hunter is right. Those walls shield you from the sharks. There's no way they can get out." Despite Dad's words, Natalie clutched Mom's hand as they walked in. On either side of the aisle, glass walls rose from floor to ceiling, and beyond the glass was a magnificent reproduction of life beneath the sea. Natalie felt like she had sunk to the floor of the ocean. Hundreds of glittering fish swam about, taking no notice of her. "Look!" she exclaimed. "There's a giant sea turtle!" Natalie stepped forward and watched with her face close to the glass as the turtle swam away. Then a dark shape emerged from the dim shadow at the side of the tank. It grew larger and larger as it swam toward her. "A shark!" screamed Natalie. She darted back as the creature glided by right in front of her eyes. She knew there was really nothing to be afraid of, but she was glad when they left the area.That evening there was a lot of excited chatter at dinner. "I still don't like those sharks," said Natalie. "They'd probably like to sink their teeth into us!" Hunter shook his head. "Shark attacks are rare because humans don't taste good to sharks. Attacks only happen when sharks mix us up with their normal food." "Well, I still felt better having that thick glass for protection," said Natalie."You know, God is like that thick glass," said Dad. "The Bible says He is our shield. When we face attacks from Satan or from others who want to harm us, God is our protection."Mom nodded. "Because Jesus saved us, we are always safe in His hands, even when bad things happen. He is always with us and helps us stand firm against Satan's lies. Didn't you feel safer with the sharks at the aquarium knowing there was a thick shield of glass?""Yeah," said Natalie. "That means I can be more confident in other scary situations knowing that God is with me as my shield!"–Ellen C. Orr

"I don't want to go in there," Natalie said outside the door to one of the rooms in the aquarium. "It's full of sharks.""Oh, come on, Nat," said Hunter. "The sharks are behind glass.""It's perfectly safe," Dad assured her. "Hunter is right. Those walls shield you from the sharks. There's no way they can get out." Despite Dad's words, Natalie clutched Mom's hand as they walked in. On either side of the aisle, glass walls rose from floor to ceiling, and beyond the glass was a magnificent reproduction of life beneath the sea. Natalie felt like she had sunk to the floor of the ocean. Hundreds of glittering fish swam about, taking no notice of her. "Look!" she exclaimed. "There's a giant sea turtle!" Natalie stepped forward and watched with her face close to the glass as the turtle swam away. Then a dark shape emerged from the dim shadow at the side of the tank. It grew larger and larger as it swam toward her. "A shark!" screamed Natalie. She darted back as the creature glided by right in front of her eyes. She knew there was really nothing to be afraid of, but she was glad when they left the area.That evening there was a lot of excited chatter at dinner. "I still don't like those sharks," said Natalie. "They'd probably like to sink their teeth into us!" Hunter shook his head. "Shark attacks are rare because humans don't taste good to sharks. Attacks only happen when sharks mix us up with their normal food." "Well, I still felt better having that thick glass for protection," said Natalie."You know, God is like that thick glass," said Dad. "The Bible says He is our shield. When we face attacks from Satan or from others who want to harm us, God is our protection."Mom nodded. "Because Jesus saved us, we are always safe in His hands, even when bad things happen. He is always with us and helps us stand firm against Satan's lies. Didn't you feel safer with the sharks at the aquarium knowing there was a thick shield of glass?""Yeah," said Natalie. "That means I can be more confident in other scary situations knowing that God is with me as my shield!"–Ellen C. Orr

Behind the Shield02d740b1-29b1-4e5e-b30c-7539be2dfcd6Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Behind the Shield Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 22:3-4; Psalm 3:3-5; Ephesians 6:10-15 “I don’t want to go in there,” Natalie said outside the door to one of the rooms in the aquarium. “It’s full of sharks.” “Oh, come on, Nat,” said Hunter. “The sharks are behind glass.” “It’s perfectly safe,” Dad assured her. “Hunter is right. Those walls shield you from the sharks. There’s no way they can get out.” Despite Dad’s words, Natalie clutched Mom’s hand as they walked in. On either side of the aisle, glass walls rose from floor to ceiling, and beyond the glass was a magnificent reproduction of life beneath the sea. Natalie felt like she had sunk to the floor of the ocean. Hundreds of glittering fish swam about, taking no notice of her. “Look!” she exclaimed. “There’s a giant sea turtle!” Natalie stepped forward and watched with her face close to the glass as the turtle swam away. Then a dark shape emerged from the dim shadow at the side of the tank. It grew larger and larger as it swam toward her. “A shark!” screamed Natalie. She darted back as the creature glided by right in front of her eyes. She knew there was really nothing to be afraid of, but she was glad when they left the area. That evening there was a lot of excited chatter at dinner. “I still don’t like those sharks,” said Natalie. “They’d probably like to sink their teeth into us!” Hunter shook his head. “Shark attacks are rare because humans don’t taste good to sharks. Attacks only happen when sharks mix us up with their normal food.” “Well, I still felt better having that thick glass for protection,” said Natalie. “You know, God is like that thick glass,” said Dad. “The Bible says He is our shield. When we face attacks from Satan or from others who want to harm us, God is our protection.” Mom nodded. “Because Jesus saved us, we are always safe in His hands, even when bad things happen. He is always with us and helps us stand firm against Satan’s lies. Didn’t you feel safer with the sharks at the aquarium knowing there was a thick shield of glass?” “Yeah,” said Natalie. “That means I can be more confident in other scary situations knowing that God is with me as my shield!” –Ellen C. Orr How About You?Did you know that God is a shield for His children? Even though scary things happen in life, Jesus promises to be with us and give us peace, even in the worst situations. When Satan tells you lies or others try to hurt you, go to God for protection. He loves you and is watching over you, and He puts loving Christians in your life who can help you and remind you of His truth when you’re under attack. Today’s Key Verse:The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. (NLT) (Psalm 28:7) Today’s Key Thought:God is our shield

Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 22:3-4; Psalm 3:3-5; Ephesians 6:10-15 “I don’t want to go in there,” Natalie said outside the door to one of the rooms in the aquarium. “It’s full of sharks.” “Oh, come on, Nat,” said Hunter. “The sharks are behind glass.” “It’s perfectly safe,” Dad assured her. “Hunter is right. Those walls shield you from the sharks. There’s no way they can get out.” Despite Dad’s words, Natalie clutched Mom’s hand as they walked in. On either side of the aisle, glass walls rose from floor to ceiling, and beyond the glass was a magnificent reproduction of life beneath the sea. Natalie felt like she had sunk to the floor of the ocean. Hundreds of glittering fish swam about, taking no notice of her. “Look!” she exclaimed. “There’s a giant sea turtle!” Natalie stepped forward and watched with her face close to the glass as the turtle swam away. Then a dark shape emerged from the dim shadow at the side of the tank. It grew larger and larger as it swam toward her. “A shark!” screamed Natalie. She darted back as the creature glided by right in front of her eyes. She knew there was really nothing to be afraid of, but she was glad when they left the area. That evening there was a lot of excited chatter at dinner. “I still don’t like those sharks,” said Natalie. “They’d probably like to sink their teeth into us!” Hunter shook his head. “Shark attacks are rare because humans don’t taste good to sharks. Attacks only happen when sharks mix us up with their normal food.” “Well, I still felt better having that thick glass for protection,” said Natalie. “You know, God is like that thick glass,” said Dad. “The Bible says He is our shield. When we face attacks from Satan or from others who want to harm us, God is our protection.” Mom nodded. “Because Jesus saved us, we are always safe in His hands, even when bad things happen. He is always with us and helps us stand firm against Satan’s lies. Didn’t you feel safer with the sharks at the aquarium knowing there was a thick shield of glass?” “Yeah,” said Natalie. “That means I can be more confident in other scary situations knowing that God is with me as my shield!” –Ellen C. Orr How About You?Did you know that God is a shield for His children? Even though scary things happen in life, Jesus promises to be with us and give us peace, even in the worst situations. When Satan tells you lies or others try to hurt you, go to God for protection. He loves you and is watching over you, and He puts loving Christians in your life who can help you and remind you of His truth when you’re under attack. Today’s Key Verse:The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. (NLT) (Psalm 28:7) Today’s Key Thought:God is our shield

Behind the Shield 95f489e5-d7b1-44fb-9715-c28b19538a45Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhere Does the Rosary Come From? Jesus gave us the prayer we often call &quot;the Our Father&quot;. But where do the other prayers of the Holy Rosary come from, like the Hail Mary? The Glory Be? Who selected the mysteries that we meditate on for each decade? ...who even decided to pray a rosary in &quot;decades&quot;? Fr. Mike breaks down the historical origins of the rosary as well as the logic that the saints who went before us used to organize the rosary as we know it today.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Jesus gave us the prayer we often call &quot;the Our Father&quot;. But where do the other prayers of the Holy Rosary come from, like the Hail Mary? The Glory Be? Who selected the mysteries that we meditate on for each decade? ...who even decided to pray a rosary in &quot;decades&quot;? Fr. Mike breaks down the historical origins of the rosary as well as the logic that the saints who went before us used to organize the rosary as we know it today.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhere Does the Rosary Come From?d9e7ea82-9368-4781-b34d-b8058879d405Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhere Does the Rosary Come From? Jesus gave us the prayer we often call &quot;the Our Father&quot;. But where do the other prayers of the Holy Rosary come from, like the Hail Mary? The Glory Be? Who selected the mysteries that we meditate on for each decade? ...who even decided to pray a rosary in &quot;decades&quot;? Fr. Mike breaks down the historical origins of the rosary as well as the logic that the saints who went before us used to organize the rosary as we know it today.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Jesus gave us the prayer we often call &quot;the Our Father&quot;. But where do the other prayers of the Holy Rosary come from, like the Hail Mary? The Glory Be? Who selected the mysteries that we meditate on for each decade? ...who even decided to pray a rosary in &quot;decades&quot;? Fr. Mike breaks down the historical origins of the rosary as well as the logic that the saints who went before us used to organize the rosary as we know it today.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhere Does the Rosary Come From?6e1b1c11-045c-44a5-9129-4bfe64e6eb2cThu, 03 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#887 - 1 Maccabees 2:1-41 – Introducing the MaccabeesThis episode is part 3 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this episode we introduce Mattathias and his sons who will be known as the Maccabees. They oppose the king and go into hiding. http://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com/1-maccabees-2-introducing-the-maccabees/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 in a study of the book of 1 Maccabees. In this episode we introduce Mattathias and his sons who will be known as the Maccabees. They oppose the king and go into hiding. http://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com/1-maccabees-2-introducing-the-maccabees/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#887 - 1 Maccabees 2:1-41 – Introducing the Maccabees5395ba33-bdef-4d0f-a26b-0e108d507707Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000631https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPraying the Rosary Like Never Before w/ Mark HartfielThe rosary is the most excellent form of prayer that is the remedy for all evils today. John Heinen meets with Mark Hartfiel of That Man Is You! to explore the profound significance of the rosary and expose why it should be prayed daily. They discuss Mark's remarkable series that takes viewers around the world, allowing them to engage with the mysteries of the rosary in unprecedented ways. If you want to find peace within yourself, your homes, and your society, pray the Rosary. Sr. Lucia stated that in these times Our Lady has given new efficacy to the recitation of the Holy Rosary and that everything can be solved with the Rosary. Let The Mysteries of the Rosary Series lift up your mind, heart, and experience of the Rosary. This entire series is available now for FREE - https://paradisusdei.org/glorious ✅ Send us questions that we can answer on the show to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. FREE $125 Rosary for all Annual CG+ Subscriptions to celebrate the Month of the Rosary - CatholicGentlemanPlus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON CIVIC DUTY NOW AVAILABLE. You can get dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 17 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rosary is the most excellent form of prayer that is the remedy for all evils today. John Heinen meets with Mark Hartfiel of That Man Is You! to explore the profound significance of the rosary and expose why it should be prayed daily. They discuss Mark's remarkable series that takes viewers around the world, allowing them to engage with the mysteries of the rosary in unprecedented ways. If you want to find peace within yourself, your homes, and your society, pray the Rosary. Sr. Lucia stated that in these times Our Lady has given new efficacy to the recitation of the Holy Rosary and that everything can be solved with the Rosary. Let The Mysteries of the Rosary Series lift up your mind, heart, and experience of the Rosary. This entire series is available now for FREE - https://paradisusdei.org/glorious ✅ Send us questions that we can answer on the show to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. FREE $125 Rosary for all Annual CG+ Subscriptions to celebrate the Month of the Rosary - CatholicGentlemanPlus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON CIVIC DUTY NOW AVAILABLE. You can get dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 17 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullPraying the Rosary Like Never Before w/ Mark Hartfiel1b147214-4268-4bd8-a10a-0f0109f508c3Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +00003726https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe No.1 Eye Doctor: They’re Lying To You About Blue Light! The Truth About Floaters! Turn This Phone Setting On To Save Your Eyes! Are we on the brink of widespread vision loss? Dr Joseph Allen reveals how we can protect our eyes and see better for life.  Dr Joseph Allen is an optometrist and leading expert in eye health. He is the creator of the ‘Doctor Eye Health’ YouTube channel and host of the podcast, ‘Eye Give A Damn!’.  In this conversation, Dr Joseph and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between eye health and overall health, the foods that affect your eyesight, the misconception about blue light, the impact phones and technology has on our vision, and the best supplements for eyesight.  (00:00) Intro   (01:36) Who Is Dr. Joseph Allen?   (02:45) Is Our Eye Health Improving?   (03:55) How The Environment Impacts Your Eyesight   (05:02) Why We Don't Value Our Eyesight Until It's Too Late   (06:15) Surprising Conditions Dr. Allen Finds During Eye Exams   (10:31) Does Everyone's Eyesight Deteriorate Over Time?   (12:01) Why The World's Eyesight Is Getting Worse   (16:22) How Much Screen Time & Reading Is Safe For Your Eyes?   (19:50) The Role Of Vitamin D In Eye Health   (20:41) Can Short-Sightedness Be Reversed?   (23:58) Do Eye Exercises Actually Work?   (24:50) Can Your Parents' Eyesight Predict Yours?   (30:11) Can We Really Do Eye Transplants?   (32:02) How To Make Better Choices For Eye Health   (35:02) Best Phone Features To Protect Your Eyes   (39:56) Causes Of Eye Bags & Dark Circles   (46:10) Do Cucumbers Really Help With Eye Bags?   (48:32) Eye Bag Treatments That Actually Work   (49:10) Can Red Light Therapy Improve Your Eyes?   (54:10) Best Ways To Cure Dry Eyes   (57:05) Can Red Light Therapy Help With Myopia?   (58:42) Is It Safe To Stare At The Sun?   (01:00:53) What Is Sun Gazing And Should You Try It?   (01:02:06) Is Blue Light From Devices Damaging Your Eyes?   (01:03:36) What’s The Best Diet For Eye Health?   (01:06:53) Do Carrots Really Improve Your Vision?   (01:08:26) Is Omega 3 Beneficial For Your Eyes?   (01:13:48) What Is Dry Eye And How To Treat It?   (01:15:30) The Best Superfoods For Eye Health   (01:16:15) Does Sugar Harm Your Vision?   (01:17:03) Why Diabetics Suffer More With Eye Problems   (01:19:21) What Causes Eye Twitching And How To Stop It   (01:21:15) What Is Glaucoma And Can You Prevent It?   (01:23:32) What Are Eye Floaters And Should You Be Worried?   (01:26:29) Can Pineapple Really Cure Eye Floaters?   (01:29:43) What To Do If You Get Something In Your Eye   (01:31:07) How Often Should You Have An Eye Test?   (01:31:42) The Most Important Eye Health Tip We Missed   (01:33:15) What's Your First Ever Important Memory?   Follow Dr Joseph:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/HwQGGf1GmNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/A5YCy57GmNb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/QhMgF14GmNb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/CEO PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we on the brink of widespread vision loss? Dr Joseph Allen reveals how we can protect our eyes and see better for life.  Dr Joseph Allen is an optometrist and leading expert in eye health. He is the creator of the ‘Doctor Eye Health’ YouTube channel and host of the podcast, ‘Eye Give A Damn!’.  In this conversation, Dr Joseph and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between eye health and overall health, the foods that affect your eyesight, the misconception about blue light, the impact phones and technology has on our vision, and the best supplements for eyesight.  (00:00) Intro   (01:36) Who Is Dr. Joseph Allen?   (02:45) Is Our Eye Health Improving?   (03:55) How The Environment Impacts Your Eyesight   (05:02) Why We Don't Value Our Eyesight Until It's Too Late   (06:15) Surprising Conditions Dr. Allen Finds During Eye Exams   (10:31) Does Everyone's Eyesight Deteriorate Over Time?   (12:01) Why The World's Eyesight Is Getting Worse   (16:22) How Much Screen Time & Reading Is Safe For Your Eyes?   (19:50) The Role Of Vitamin D In Eye Health   (20:41) Can Short-Sightedness Be Reversed?   (23:58) Do Eye Exercises Actually Work?   (24:50) Can Your Parents' Eyesight Predict Yours?   (30:11) Can We Really Do Eye Transplants?   (32:02) How To Make Better Choices For Eye Health   (35:02) Best Phone Features To Protect Your Eyes   (39:56) Causes Of Eye Bags & Dark Circles   (46:10) Do Cucumbers Really Help With Eye Bags?   (48:32) Eye Bag Treatments That Actually Work   (49:10) Can Red Light Therapy Improve Your Eyes?   (54:10) Best Ways To Cure Dry Eyes   (57:05) Can Red Light Therapy Help With Myopia?   (58:42) Is It Safe To Stare At The Sun?   (01:00:53) What Is Sun Gazing And Should You Try It?   (01:02:06) Is Blue Light From Devices Damaging Your Eyes?   (01:03:36) What’s The Best Diet For Eye Health?   (01:06:53) Do Carrots Really Improve Your Vision?   (01:08:26) Is Omega 3 Beneficial For Your Eyes?   (01:13:48) What Is Dry Eye And How To Treat It?   (01:15:30) The Best Superfoods For Eye Health   (01:16:15) Does Sugar Harm Your Vision?   (01:17:03) Why Diabetics Suffer More With Eye Problems   (01:19:21) What Causes Eye Twitching And How To Stop It   (01:21:15) What Is Glaucoma And Can You Prevent It?   (01:23:32) What Are Eye Floaters And Should You Be Worried?   (01:26:29) Can Pineapple Really Cure Eye Floaters?   (01:29:43) What To Do If You Get Something In Your Eye   (01:31:07) How Often Should You Have An Eye Test?   (01:31:42) The Most Important Eye Health Tip We Missed   (01:33:15) What's Your First Ever Important Memory?   Follow Dr Joseph:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/HwQGGf1GmNb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/A5YCy57GmNb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/QhMgF14GmNb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/CEO PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe No.1 Eye Doctor: They’re Lying To You About Blue Light! The Truth About Floaters! Turn This Phone Setting On To Save Your Eyes! f27d4aba-a0b9-4657-b840-fb074ca99aa4Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +00006166https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Such a Time as This (2024) Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 277: Such a Time as This (2024)41f213c6-a855-48d2-b528-912e403aae26Thu, 03 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Agnosticism and Graven Images (2024) As we reach the conclusion of the section on the first commandment, we end by taking a closer look at agnosticism and graven images. Fr. Mike unpacks the different forms that agnosticism can take. He also examines the veneration of images and their relation to the first commandment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2127-2141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we reach the conclusion of the section on the first commandment, we end by taking a closer look at agnosticism and graven images. Fr. Mike unpacks the different forms that agnosticism can take. He also examines the veneration of images and their relation to the first commandment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2127-2141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 277: Agnosticism and Graven Images (2024)071a865f-42f1-4c7e-b95c-24f805152515Thu, 03 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Agnosticism and Graven Images (2024) As we reach the conclusion of the section on the first commandment, we end by taking a closer look at agnosticism and graven images. Fr. Mike unpacks the different forms that agnosticism can take. He also examines the veneration of images and their relation to the first commandment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2127-2141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we reach the conclusion of the section on the first commandment, we end by taking a closer look at agnosticism and graven images. Fr. Mike unpacks the different forms that agnosticism can take. He also examines the veneration of images and their relation to the first commandment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2127-2141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 277: Agnosticism and Graven Images (2024)b231c70f-5f2b-4c70-b36e-bda83125680aThu, 03 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Such a Time as This (2024) Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 277: Such a Time as This (2024)6be35714-4094-4ff9-950c-dd8412e75bcfThu, 03 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Such a Time as This (2024) Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 277: Such a Time as This (2024)759b90bd-f1f6-4a65-8e0e-b4fd0066a8ffThu, 03 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Such a Time as This (2024) Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 277: Such a Time as This (2024)29856aa8-6d80-43af-974d-70326e1d0444Thu, 03 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTLC"What happened to Ezra?" Laura asked as she worked with her brother in the garden. "Why doesn't he come over anymore?" "I don't know," said Orson. He settled back on his heels. "Ezra changed a lot when his parents got divorced. He started hanging with another group of kids, so I don't see him that much anymore.""But you still see him at church, right?" asked Laura."Not really," said Orson. "He hasn't come in a long time." He sighed and started pulling weeds again. "Whatever. I'm not going to go out of my way to be friends with him if he's not interested.""Watch what you're doing!" Laura exclaimed. "That's one of Mom's lavender plants you're trying to pull up.""But it's dead," said Orson. "And stuck too. I can't get it out."Laura knelt beside him. "Look. It's not really dead. There's a little green on it down here." She pointed to a little sprout. "And it's stuck because lavender plants put their roots down deep.""Well, if it isn't dead, then why does it look like this?" said Orson.Laura shrugged. "It had a hard winter, I guess. We'll just have to take special care of it now." She grinned. "Mom would say it needs TLC--tender, loving care."Orson sat and stared at the plant until Laura finally nudged him. "Hey, get back to work!"Orson wiped his forehead. "I was just thinking--maybe Ezra needs TLC too. He's had a rough time lately, so maybe I should be taking special care of him.""I think you're right," said Laura. "It sounds like he needs a friend to stick with him through everything he's going through." She yanked a weed out of the ground. "One of the ways God shows His love to us is through our friends, remember? Pastor Jennings talked about that. He said Jesus is the most faithful friend of all, and since we know Him and have His Spirit in us, we can be faithful friends too." "Yeah," said Orson. "I'll tell Ezra I miss seeing him around. Maybe I'll see if he wants to come over after school tomorrow." He repacked dirt around the base of the lavender plant, taking care to be mindful of the little green sprout. "And I'll pray for him too."–Barbara J. Westberg

"What happened to Ezra?" Laura asked as she worked with her brother in the garden. "Why doesn't he come over anymore?" "I don't know," said Orson. He settled back on his heels. "Ezra changed a lot when his parents got divorced. He started hanging with another group of kids, so I don't see him that much anymore.""But you still see him at church, right?" asked Laura."Not really," said Orson. "He hasn't come in a long time." He sighed and started pulling weeds again. "Whatever. I'm not going to go out of my way to be friends with him if he's not interested.""Watch what you're doing!" Laura exclaimed. "That's one of Mom's lavender plants you're trying to pull up.""But it's dead," said Orson. "And stuck too. I can't get it out."Laura knelt beside him. "Look. It's not really dead. There's a little green on it down here." She pointed to a little sprout. "And it's stuck because lavender plants put their roots down deep.""Well, if it isn't dead, then why does it look like this?" said Orson.Laura shrugged. "It had a hard winter, I guess. We'll just have to take special care of it now." She grinned. "Mom would say it needs TLC--tender, loving care."Orson sat and stared at the plant until Laura finally nudged him. "Hey, get back to work!"Orson wiped his forehead. "I was just thinking--maybe Ezra needs TLC too. He's had a rough time lately, so maybe I should be taking special care of him.""I think you're right," said Laura. "It sounds like he needs a friend to stick with him through everything he's going through." She yanked a weed out of the ground. "One of the ways God shows His love to us is through our friends, remember? Pastor Jennings talked about that. He said Jesus is the most faithful friend of all, and since we know Him and have His Spirit in us, we can be faithful friends too." "Yeah," said Orson. "I'll tell Ezra I miss seeing him around. Maybe I'll see if he wants to come over after school tomorrow." He repacked dirt around the base of the lavender plant, taking care to be mindful of the little green sprout. "And I'll pray for him too."–Barbara J. Westberg

TLC310ce34a-7b77-49ae-abb5-b9106de298ffThu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTLC"What happened to Ezra?" Laura asked as she worked with her brother in the garden. "Why doesn't he come over anymore?" "I don't know," said Orson. He settled back on his heels. "Ezra changed a lot when his parents got divorced. He started hanging with another group of kids, so I don't see him that much anymore.""But you still see him at church, right?" asked Laura."Not really," said Orson. "He hasn't come in a long time." He sighed and started pulling weeds again. "Whatever. I'm not going to go out of my way to be friends with him if he's not interested.""Watch what you're doing!" Laura exclaimed. "That's one of Mom's lavender plants you're trying to pull up.""But it's dead," said Orson. "And stuck too. I can't get it out."Laura knelt beside him. "Look. It's not really dead. There's a little green on it down here." She pointed to a little sprout. "And it's stuck because lavender plants put their roots down deep.""Well, if it isn't dead, then why does it look like this?" said Orson.Laura shrugged. "It had a hard winter, I guess. We'll just have to take special care of it now." She grinned. "Mom would say it needs TLC--tender, loving care."Orson sat and stared at the plant until Laura finally nudged him. "Hey, get back to work!"Orson wiped his forehead. "I was just thinking--maybe Ezra needs TLC too. He's had a rough time lately, so maybe I should be taking special care of him.""I think you're right," said Laura. "It sounds like he needs a friend to stick with him through everything he's going through." She yanked a weed out of the ground. "One of the ways God shows His love to us is through our friends, remember? Pastor Jennings talked about that. He said Jesus is the most faithful friend of all, and since we know Him and have His Spirit in us, we can be faithful friends too." "Yeah," said Orson. "I'll tell Ezra I miss seeing him around. Maybe I'll see if he wants to come over after school tomorrow." He repacked dirt around the base of the lavender plant, taking care to be mindful of the little green sprout. "And I'll pray for him too."–Barbara J. Westberg

"What happened to Ezra?" Laura asked as she worked with her brother in the garden. "Why doesn't he come over anymore?" "I don't know," said Orson. He settled back on his heels. "Ezra changed a lot when his parents got divorced. He started hanging with another group of kids, so I don't see him that much anymore.""But you still see him at church, right?" asked Laura."Not really," said Orson. "He hasn't come in a long time." He sighed and started pulling weeds again. "Whatever. I'm not going to go out of my way to be friends with him if he's not interested.""Watch what you're doing!" Laura exclaimed. "That's one of Mom's lavender plants you're trying to pull up.""But it's dead," said Orson. "And stuck too. I can't get it out."Laura knelt beside him. "Look. It's not really dead. There's a little green on it down here." She pointed to a little sprout. "And it's stuck because lavender plants put their roots down deep.""Well, if it isn't dead, then why does it look like this?" said Orson.Laura shrugged. "It had a hard winter, I guess. We'll just have to take special care of it now." She grinned. "Mom would say it needs TLC--tender, loving care."Orson sat and stared at the plant until Laura finally nudged him. "Hey, get back to work!"Orson wiped his forehead. "I was just thinking--maybe Ezra needs TLC too. He's had a rough time lately, so maybe I should be taking special care of him.""I think you're right," said Laura. "It sounds like he needs a friend to stick with him through everything he's going through." She yanked a weed out of the ground. "One of the ways God shows His love to us is through our friends, remember? Pastor Jennings talked about that. He said Jesus is the most faithful friend of all, and since we know Him and have His Spirit in us, we can be faithful friends too." "Yeah," said Orson. "I'll tell Ezra I miss seeing him around. Maybe I'll see if he wants to come over after school tomorrow." He repacked dirt around the base of the lavender plant, taking care to be mindful of the little green sprout. "And I'll pray for him too."–Barbara J. Westberg

TLCb97ea70d-ca22-4d30-bb81-5aac0f812deaThu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Discernment of Spirits with Fr. Barton GegerFr. Barton Geger shares his experiences battling the enemy and dives into the discernment of spirits.

Fr. Barton Geger shares his experiences battling the enemy and dives into the discernment of spirits.

fullThe Discernment of Spirits with Fr. Barton Geger16e0a6ed-eedc-4616-96a3-55da3e8c09e4Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#347: Be Thou My Vision - Melodies of Faith part 4This is our last episode in our melodies of faith series.Today, we take a closer look at the hymn "Be Thou My Vision." Kids will hear about Patrick whose life inspired this hymn. We’ll learn what it means to ask God to be our guide in everything we do and how we can trust Him to lead us every day.  We love  to sing our children songs each night before they go to sleep helping them focus on Jesus before they drift off to sleep and we wanted to  share that experience with you SO, WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH TWO TALENTED MUSICIANS WHO RECORDED THESE HYMNS FOR YOU! Easily listen to the hymn on any of these: Play the previous episode titled "SONG ONLY- Be Thou My Vision" Spotify apple music youtube ----------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is our last episode in our melodies of faith series.Today, we take a closer look at the hymn "Be Thou My Vision." Kids will hear about Patrick whose life inspired this hymn. We’ll learn what it means to ask God to be our guide in everything we do and how we can trust Him to lead us every day.  We love  to sing our children songs each night before they go to sleep helping them focus on Jesus before they drift off to sleep and we wanted to  share that experience with you SO, WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH TWO TALENTED MUSICIANS WHO RECORDED THESE HYMNS FOR YOU! Easily listen to the hymn on any of these: Play the previous episode titled "SONG ONLY- Be Thou My Vision" Spotify apple music youtube ----------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#347: Be Thou My Vision - Melodies of Faith part 4dff4f59d-f080-441c-af25-acd082ebcbd8Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000713https://216.73.216.191/allTags#347 SONG ONLY- Be Thou My VisionThis episode is the very special HYMN! Play the next episode, #347, in our series titled 'Melodies of Faith,' where we explore the story behind this hymn. This series marks a departure from our usual episodes, but we trust you'll find it just as enriching. Hymns have long served as a profound means of expressing biblical truths, each carrying a unique narrative woven into its lyrics. In this series, we'll journey beyond the melodies to uncover the inspiration and stories that led the writers to pen these timeless words.  We love  to sing our children songs each night before they go to sleep helping them focus on Jesus before they drift off  and we wanted to  share that experience with you SOOOOOOOOO WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH TWO TALENTED MUSICIANS WHO RECORDED THESE HYMNS FOR YOU! You can listen to the hymn on this current episode or also EASILY ACCESS IT FOR FREE HERE:  Spotify apple music youtube ----------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is the very special HYMN! Play the next episode, #347, in our series titled 'Melodies of Faith,' where we explore the story behind this hymn. This series marks a departure from our usual episodes, but we trust you'll find it just as enriching. Hymns have long served as a profound means of expressing biblical truths, each carrying a unique narrative woven into its lyrics. In this series, we'll journey beyond the melodies to uncover the inspiration and stories that led the writers to pen these timeless words.  We love  to sing our children songs each night before they go to sleep helping them focus on Jesus before they drift off  and we wanted to  share that experience with you SOOOOOOOOO WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH TWO TALENTED MUSICIANS WHO RECORDED THESE HYMNS FOR YOU! You can listen to the hymn on this current episode or also EASILY ACCESS IT FOR FREE HERE:  Spotify apple music youtube ----------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#347 SONG ONLY- Be Thou My Visiond4910a7d-df6e-4b98-ac54-10ca3a588331Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:58:00 +0000235https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Haman's Plan (2024) As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 276: Haman's Plan (2024)32578f8c-4585-4b68-8ec7-aa5f1729e2cfWed, 02 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Irreligion and Atheism (2024) We continue our examination of the first commandment, unpacking irreligion and atheism. Fr. Mike highlights the different elements of irreligion, namely tempting God in words or deeds, sacrilege, and simony. He emphasizes that the sin of tempting God is easy to fall into when we are deeply troubled or afraid. Fr. Mike also spends time unpacking the many different aspects of atheism, and its impact on our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2118-2126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the first commandment, unpacking irreligion and atheism. Fr. Mike highlights the different elements of irreligion, namely tempting God in words or deeds, sacrilege, and simony. He emphasizes that the sin of tempting God is easy to fall into when we are deeply troubled or afraid. Fr. Mike also spends time unpacking the many different aspects of atheism, and its impact on our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2118-2126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 276: Irreligion and Atheism (2024)133154d8-ccdf-4c6a-9149-bb03b4f34786Wed, 02 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Irreligion and Atheism (2024) We continue our examination of the first commandment, unpacking irreligion and atheism. Fr. Mike highlights the different elements of irreligion, namely tempting God in words or deeds, sacrilege, and simony. He emphasizes that the sin of tempting God is easy to fall into when we are deeply troubled or afraid. Fr. Mike also spends time unpacking the many different aspects of atheism, and its impact on our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2118-2126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the first commandment, unpacking irreligion and atheism. Fr. Mike highlights the different elements of irreligion, namely tempting God in words or deeds, sacrilege, and simony. He emphasizes that the sin of tempting God is easy to fall into when we are deeply troubled or afraid. Fr. Mike also spends time unpacking the many different aspects of atheism, and its impact on our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2118-2126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 276: Irreligion and Atheism (2024)bd9971d5-5bb1-4613-a7aa-9106fe1af6eaWed, 02 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Haman's Plan (2024) As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 276: Haman's Plan (2024)2894f708-6e82-447f-b2d9-c7b4bc0544f6Wed, 02 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Haman's Plan (2024) As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 276: Haman's Plan (2024)3cbbad64-17b2-4b34-9118-69873e4e7eafWed, 02 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Haman's Plan (2024) As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 276: Haman's Plan (2024)ac4e7d0c-7152-4a93-95d1-a883175a6ea9Wed, 02 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCopycatsAlvaro angrily stomped into the room. Papá looked up from his computer. "Tell Miguel to quit copying me!" said Alvaro, crossing his arms over his chest. "He's always following me around, and he tries to do everything I do." As Papá closed his laptop, Miguel rushed into the living room. He marched over to his brother and promptly crossed his arms too. "See what I mean?" said Alvaro as Miguel stared up at him."Miguel," said Papá, "give Alvaro a bit of space." Then Papá looked at Alvaro. "Miguel copies you because he wants to be like you."Alvaro frowned. "I don't like copycats.""You don't? Well, the Bible says we should all be copycats." Papá picked up his Bible from the coffee table and opened it. "Here," he said. "Read Ephesians 5:1 out loud for us."Alvaro took the Bible and looked at the verse Papá indicated. "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children," he read."What do imitators do?" Papá asked. Alvaro shrugged. Miguel shrugged too. "They copy," said Papá. "We're supposed to copy God." Papá smiled at the boys. "Miguel loves you, Alvaro, and he shows it by wanting to do the same things you do. That's the same way we show our love for God. Jesus lived a perfect life of love and sacrifice when He came to earth to die for our sins. We can't copy Him perfectly, but through the power of the Holy Spirit, who is helping us grow to be more like Him, we can imitate Jesus by showing others His love in our actions and attitudes."Alvaro scratched his head. Giggling, Miguel did the same. Then Alvaro gave his brother a quick, playful punch on the shoulder. Miguel punched back. He squealed as Alvaro tackled him, and together they fell to the floor, laughing.Papá laughed too. "Okay, you two. Miguel, no more copying Alvaro right now. Leave him alone for a while. And let's all remember to be imitators of God by trusting Him to help us copy Jesus." "Okay," Miguel said."Okay," Alvaro said with a mischievous grin. "Okay!" Papá chimed in, and they all laughed."–Carol A. deCesare

Alvaro angrily stomped into the room. Papá looked up from his computer. "Tell Miguel to quit copying me!" said Alvaro, crossing his arms over his chest. "He's always following me around, and he tries to do everything I do." As Papá closed his laptop, Miguel rushed into the living room. He marched over to his brother and promptly crossed his arms too. "See what I mean?" said Alvaro as Miguel stared up at him."Miguel," said Papá, "give Alvaro a bit of space." Then Papá looked at Alvaro. "Miguel copies you because he wants to be like you."Alvaro frowned. "I don't like copycats.""You don't? Well, the Bible says we should all be copycats." Papá picked up his Bible from the coffee table and opened it. "Here," he said. "Read Ephesians 5:1 out loud for us."Alvaro took the Bible and looked at the verse Papá indicated. "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children," he read."What do imitators do?" Papá asked. Alvaro shrugged. Miguel shrugged too. "They copy," said Papá. "We're supposed to copy God." Papá smiled at the boys. "Miguel loves you, Alvaro, and he shows it by wanting to do the same things you do. That's the same way we show our love for God. Jesus lived a perfect life of love and sacrifice when He came to earth to die for our sins. We can't copy Him perfectly, but through the power of the Holy Spirit, who is helping us grow to be more like Him, we can imitate Jesus by showing others His love in our actions and attitudes."Alvaro scratched his head. Giggling, Miguel did the same. Then Alvaro gave his brother a quick, playful punch on the shoulder. Miguel punched back. He squealed as Alvaro tackled him, and together they fell to the floor, laughing.Papá laughed too. "Okay, you two. Miguel, no more copying Alvaro right now. Leave him alone for a while. And let's all remember to be imitators of God by trusting Him to help us copy Jesus." "Okay," Miguel said."Okay," Alvaro said with a mischievous grin. "Okay!" Papá chimed in, and they all laughed."–Carol A. deCesare

Copycatsba5bcdb6-2b32-4e8c-b01d-68997e30f65fWed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCopycatsAlvaro angrily stomped into the room. Papá looked up from his computer. "Tell Miguel to quit copying me!" said Alvaro, crossing his arms over his chest. "He's always following me around, and he tries to do everything I do." As Papá closed his laptop, Miguel rushed into the living room. He marched over to his brother and promptly crossed his arms too. "See what I mean?" said Alvaro as Miguel stared up at him."Miguel," said Papá, "give Alvaro a bit of space." Then Papá looked at Alvaro. "Miguel copies you because he wants to be like you."Alvaro frowned. "I don't like copycats.""You don't? Well, the Bible says we should all be copycats." Papá picked up his Bible from the coffee table and opened it. "Here," he said. "Read Ephesians 5:1 out loud for us."Alvaro took the Bible and looked at the verse Papá indicated. "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children," he read."What do imitators do?" Papá asked. Alvaro shrugged. Miguel shrugged too. "They copy," said Papá. "We're supposed to copy God." Papá smiled at the boys. "Miguel loves you, Alvaro, and he shows it by wanting to do the same things you do. That's the same way we show our love for God. Jesus lived a perfect life of love and sacrifice when He came to earth to die for our sins. We can't copy Him perfectly, but through the power of the Holy Spirit, who is helping us grow to be more like Him, we can imitate Jesus by showing others His love in our actions and attitudes."Alvaro scratched his head. Giggling, Miguel did the same. Then Alvaro gave his brother a quick, playful punch on the shoulder. Miguel punched back. He squealed as Alvaro tackled him, and together they fell to the floor, laughing.Papá laughed too. "Okay, you two. Miguel, no more copying Alvaro right now. Leave him alone for a while. And let's all remember to be imitators of God by trusting Him to help us copy Jesus." "Okay," Miguel said."Okay," Alvaro said with a mischievous grin. "Okay!" Papá chimed in, and they all laughed."–Carol A. deCesare

Alvaro angrily stomped into the room. Papá looked up from his computer. "Tell Miguel to quit copying me!" said Alvaro, crossing his arms over his chest. "He's always following me around, and he tries to do everything I do." As Papá closed his laptop, Miguel rushed into the living room. He marched over to his brother and promptly crossed his arms too. "See what I mean?" said Alvaro as Miguel stared up at him."Miguel," said Papá, "give Alvaro a bit of space." Then Papá looked at Alvaro. "Miguel copies you because he wants to be like you."Alvaro frowned. "I don't like copycats.""You don't? Well, the Bible says we should all be copycats." Papá picked up his Bible from the coffee table and opened it. "Here," he said. "Read Ephesians 5:1 out loud for us."Alvaro took the Bible and looked at the verse Papá indicated. "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children," he read."What do imitators do?" Papá asked. Alvaro shrugged. Miguel shrugged too. "They copy," said Papá. "We're supposed to copy God." Papá smiled at the boys. "Miguel loves you, Alvaro, and he shows it by wanting to do the same things you do. That's the same way we show our love for God. Jesus lived a perfect life of love and sacrifice when He came to earth to die for our sins. We can't copy Him perfectly, but through the power of the Holy Spirit, who is helping us grow to be more like Him, we can imitate Jesus by showing others His love in our actions and attitudes."Alvaro scratched his head. Giggling, Miguel did the same. Then Alvaro gave his brother a quick, playful punch on the shoulder. Miguel punched back. He squealed as Alvaro tackled him, and together they fell to the floor, laughing.Papá laughed too. "Okay, you two. Miguel, no more copying Alvaro right now. Leave him alone for a while. And let's all remember to be imitators of God by trusting Him to help us copy Jesus." "Okay," Miguel said."Okay," Alvaro said with a mischievous grin. "Okay!" Papá chimed in, and they all laughed."–Carol A. deCesare

Copycats286317df-552c-4398-9f71-e9e4630b32d6Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2024) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2024)cbdb65eb-a466-4ca5-91bc-989e439ee6abTue, 01 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Superstition, Idolatry, and Magic (2024) Superstition, idolatry, divination, and magic are all things we can encounter in our daily lives, and, with Fr. Mike, we unpack how they break the first commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that superstition represents an “excess of religion” and can affect the worship we offer to God. He points out that we can be superstitious even in our Catholic practices. He also explains that idolatry consists of divinizing anything that is not God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2110-2117. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Superstition, idolatry, divination, and magic are all things we can encounter in our daily lives, and, with Fr. Mike, we unpack how they break the first commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that superstition represents an “excess of religion” and can affect the worship we offer to God. He points out that we can be superstitious even in our Catholic practices. He also explains that idolatry consists of divinizing anything that is not God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2110-2117. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 275: Superstition, Idolatry, and Magic (2024)d1389de9-dae2-426c-83f8-a669504302a7Tue, 01 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Superstition, Idolatry, and Magic (2024) Superstition, idolatry, divination, and magic are all things we can encounter in our daily lives, and, with Fr. Mike, we unpack how they break the first commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that superstition represents an “excess of religion” and can affect the worship we offer to God. He points out that we can be superstitious even in our Catholic practices. He also explains that idolatry consists of divinizing anything that is not God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2110-2117. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Superstition, idolatry, divination, and magic are all things we can encounter in our daily lives, and, with Fr. Mike, we unpack how they break the first commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that superstition represents an “excess of religion” and can affect the worship we offer to God. He points out that we can be superstitious even in our Catholic practices. He also explains that idolatry consists of divinizing anything that is not God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2110-2117. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 275: Superstition, Idolatry, and Magic (2024)1dcfeaff-a596-4c32-9b6a-22071ba967d8Tue, 01 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2024) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2024)d67f2f5c-fa7d-4632-9a2e-b0cc5ddff5b0Tue, 01 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2024) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2024)031aee58-1628-48b2-bcbe-f19d1ac6f844Tue, 01 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2024) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2024)7ab5be29-a085-459a-b143-687053658569Tue, 01 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSeasons of LifeJill sat on the bench in her backyard and kicked at the dead leaves around her feet. This was one of the worst days of her life. She'd just found out that Aunt Karen had died from cancer.Jill slumped against the back of the bench and thought about how Aunt Karen would often go shopping and out to lunch with Jill and her mom on Saturdays before she got sick. They called it their ladies' day out. A tear ran down Jill's cheek as she realized that now they would never have another adventure with the three of them again. Just then Mom came out of the house and sat down on the bench. She took Jill in her arms and they both sat there and cried. After a while Jill sat up and wiped her eyes. "Mom, will my heart always hurt this bad? Will it ever get better?" Mom wiped her own eyes and cleared her throat. "We both loved Aunt Karen and will miss her very much. The Bible says there's a time and a season for everything, and right now it's our time to mourn." She took a deep breath. "At least we can be glad knowing she's no longer suffering and that one day we'll see her again.""I'm having a hard time feeling glad about anything right now," said Jill. "It feels like I'll be mourning forever." She began kicking at the dead leaves on the ground again. Mom looked up to the trees above them. "Jill, look at all the trees losing their leaves! Do you think they'll ever get them back?" Jill gave her mom a funny look. "Of course they will, Mom. The trees will grow new leaves in the spring. You know that.""Yes," said Mom. "The trees lose their leaves because they go through seasons--and we go through seasons in our lives. Some are good and others difficult, but Jesus is always there with us through all of them. We can trust Him to carry us through this season of mourning, knowing it won't last forever. Seasons change, and one day, when we finally see Jesus face-to-face, all our troubles and sadness will be gone for good." Mom put her arm around Jill. "Trust that God will never leave you or forget you, no matter what season you're in."–Melissa Yeagle

Jill sat on the bench in her backyard and kicked at the dead leaves around her feet. This was one of the worst days of her life. She'd just found out that Aunt Karen had died from cancer.Jill slumped against the back of the bench and thought about how Aunt Karen would often go shopping and out to lunch with Jill and her mom on Saturdays before she got sick. They called it their ladies' day out. A tear ran down Jill's cheek as she realized that now they would never have another adventure with the three of them again. Just then Mom came out of the house and sat down on the bench. She took Jill in her arms and they both sat there and cried. After a while Jill sat up and wiped her eyes. "Mom, will my heart always hurt this bad? Will it ever get better?" Mom wiped her own eyes and cleared her throat. "We both loved Aunt Karen and will miss her very much. The Bible says there's a time and a season for everything, and right now it's our time to mourn." She took a deep breath. "At least we can be glad knowing she's no longer suffering and that one day we'll see her again.""I'm having a hard time feeling glad about anything right now," said Jill. "It feels like I'll be mourning forever." She began kicking at the dead leaves on the ground again. Mom looked up to the trees above them. "Jill, look at all the trees losing their leaves! Do you think they'll ever get them back?" Jill gave her mom a funny look. "Of course they will, Mom. The trees will grow new leaves in the spring. You know that.""Yes," said Mom. "The trees lose their leaves because they go through seasons--and we go through seasons in our lives. Some are good and others difficult, but Jesus is always there with us through all of them. We can trust Him to carry us through this season of mourning, knowing it won't last forever. Seasons change, and one day, when we finally see Jesus face-to-face, all our troubles and sadness will be gone for good." Mom put her arm around Jill. "Trust that God will never leave you or forget you, no matter what season you're in."–Melissa Yeagle

Seasons of Life35a802f4-89f2-40a6-9c76-31225a6539baTue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSeasons of LifeJill sat on the bench in her backyard and kicked at the dead leaves around her feet. This was one of the worst days of her life. She'd just found out that Aunt Karen had died from cancer.Jill slumped against the back of the bench and thought about how Aunt Karen would often go shopping and out to lunch with Jill and her mom on Saturdays before she got sick. They called it their ladies' day out. A tear ran down Jill's cheek as she realized that now they would never have another adventure with the three of them again. Just then Mom came out of the house and sat down on the bench. She took Jill in her arms and they both sat there and cried. After a while Jill sat up and wiped her eyes. "Mom, will my heart always hurt this bad? Will it ever get better?" Mom wiped her own eyes and cleared her throat. "We both loved Aunt Karen and will miss her very much. The Bible says there's a time and a season for everything, and right now it's our time to mourn." She took a deep breath. "At least we can be glad knowing she's no longer suffering and that one day we'll see her again.""I'm having a hard time feeling glad about anything right now," said Jill. "It feels like I'll be mourning forever." She began kicking at the dead leaves on the ground again. Mom looked up to the trees above them. "Jill, look at all the trees losing their leaves! Do you think they'll ever get them back?" Jill gave her mom a funny look. "Of course they will, Mom. The trees will grow new leaves in the spring. You know that.""Yes," said Mom. "The trees lose their leaves because they go through seasons--and we go through seasons in our lives. Some are good and others difficult, but Jesus is always there with us through all of them. We can trust Him to carry us through this season of mourning, knowing it won't last forever. Seasons change, and one day, when we finally see Jesus face-to-face, all our troubles and sadness will be gone for good." Mom put her arm around Jill. "Trust that God will never leave you or forget you, no matter what season you're in."–Melissa Yeagle

Jill sat on the bench in her backyard and kicked at the dead leaves around her feet. This was one of the worst days of her life. She'd just found out that Aunt Karen had died from cancer.Jill slumped against the back of the bench and thought about how Aunt Karen would often go shopping and out to lunch with Jill and her mom on Saturdays before she got sick. They called it their ladies' day out. A tear ran down Jill's cheek as she realized that now they would never have another adventure with the three of them again. Just then Mom came out of the house and sat down on the bench. She took Jill in her arms and they both sat there and cried. After a while Jill sat up and wiped her eyes. "Mom, will my heart always hurt this bad? Will it ever get better?" Mom wiped her own eyes and cleared her throat. "We both loved Aunt Karen and will miss her very much. The Bible says there's a time and a season for everything, and right now it's our time to mourn." She took a deep breath. "At least we can be glad knowing she's no longer suffering and that one day we'll see her again.""I'm having a hard time feeling glad about anything right now," said Jill. "It feels like I'll be mourning forever." She began kicking at the dead leaves on the ground again. Mom looked up to the trees above them. "Jill, look at all the trees losing their leaves! Do you think they'll ever get them back?" Jill gave her mom a funny look. "Of course they will, Mom. The trees will grow new leaves in the spring. You know that.""Yes," said Mom. "The trees lose their leaves because they go through seasons--and we go through seasons in our lives. Some are good and others difficult, but Jesus is always there with us through all of them. We can trust Him to carry us through this season of mourning, knowing it won't last forever. Seasons change, and one day, when we finally see Jesus face-to-face, all our troubles and sadness will be gone for good." Mom put her arm around Jill. "Trust that God will never leave you or forget you, no matter what season you're in."–Melissa Yeagle

Seasons of Life43981b0d-7f5c-4240-8be3-aa99e86ba159Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDepression and suicide in youth with Mr. WhiskeyOur children are growing up in an environment unlike any previous generations. Technology and cultural expectations have taken away their childhood and forced them to mature faster than ever. This is having some difficult effects. Join me in this episode as I'm joined by a much younger guest who goes by Mr. Whisky. We talk about his work supporting the mental health of our younger generation. We cover practical perspectives and things to think about as a parent of this generation. You can read more about Mr. Whiskey and find his podcast at: https://couple-o-nukes-website.webnode.page/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

Our children are growing up in an environment unlike any previous generations. Technology and cultural expectations have taken away their childhood and forced them to mature faster than ever. This is having some difficult effects. Join me in this episode as I'm joined by a much younger guest who goes by Mr. Whisky. We talk about his work supporting the mental health of our younger generation. We cover practical perspectives and things to think about as a parent of this generation. You can read more about Mr. Whiskey and find his podcast at: https://couple-o-nukes-website.webnode.page/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullDepression and suicide in youth with Mr. Whiskey042660ba-cf5a-4537-958b-e36e55250fe4Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Brain Rot Dr: We're ALL Getting More Narcissistic!Welcoming back Dr Alok Kanojia onto DOAC for the second time, this conversation covers a variety of subjects from the search for purpose, the journey of healing, the loneliness epidemic to the role of dopamine in our lives, specifically around sex and relationships, amongst many more. Dr K is a psychiatrist and co-founder of the mental health coaching company 'Healthy Gamer', which aims to help with modern stressors, such as social media, video games, and online dating. (0:00) Intro (1:35) What Does Dr K Do? (2:57) Dr K's Background (5:35) The TikTok-ification Of Mental Health (8:13) Dr K's Thoughts On Men's Mental Health (10:57) What About Women's Issues? (13:38) How Do I Understand Myself? (16:57) Self-Development Junkies (18:22) Talking About Our Problems Makes Them Worse (23:00) Deficiency Promotion (24:46) The Role Of Dopamine In Happiness (27:23) Serotonin's Role (28:59) Why Couples Get Comfortable & Have Less Sex! (30:57) How To Love And Find Love (34:11) Stress And The Effects On Libido (35:57) The Science Behind Attraction (40:32) Should We Plan Sex? (41:58) Continuous Exposure Reduces Emotions (44:08) How To Keep Sex Exciting When It Becomes A Chore (47:38) The Dangers Of Devices On Our Relationships (53:14) The Generations That Were Born Connected (55:15) Are People Becoming More Narcissistic? (1:01:30) The Lonely Epidemic (1:03:53) It All Comes From Within (1:09:07) Believing Something In Your Mind Makes It True (1:13:24) You're Suppressing Your Emotions (1:16:31) How To Process Your Emotions (1:22:26) The Research On Yoga As A Form Of Therapy (1:26:40) Trauma And The Ability To Achieve Our Goals (1:31:47) Parenting With More Autonomy = Better Kids (1:33:14) How To Become A Self-Starter (1:34:33) Where Steven's Drive Comes From (1:41:32) What Do People See When They Look At Steven? (1:43:03) You Need To Fix Trauma, Not Cover It Up (1:49:46) How Do You Heal? (1:55:10) The Journey Of Healing (2:03:48) What Is Mukti? (2:05:02) How Can We Listen To Ourselves When We Have So Much To Do? (2:08:40) How Do We Get To Happiness? (2:11:18) Morning Routines For Calm (2:13:27) How To Demolish A Habit (2:14:49) The Benefits Of Keeping A Diary (2:15:59) What Are People Looking For? (2:18:42) How Do Young People Find Their Purpose? (2:21:03) What Is A Quarter-Life Crisis? (2:30:04) The Best Questions Are Deep In Your Heart (2:32:28) How Can Steven Be A Better Podcaster? (2:33:46) The Guest's Last Question You can order Dr Alok’s book, ‘How to Raise a Healthy Gamer’, here: https://amzn.to/3V5jfLV  To learn more from Dr Alok in his Guide to Mental Health: https://www.healthygamer.gg/about/guide Dr Alok’s YouTube Channel: https://g2ul0.app.link/UmQFv9HjjNb Follow Dr Alok: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3V59nS4 Instagram - https://bit.ly/49GFrQN Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Sponsors: ZOE - zoe.com/daily30 with an exclusive code PODCAST10 for 10% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcoming back Dr Alok Kanojia onto DOAC for the second time, this conversation covers a variety of subjects from the search for purpose, the journey of healing, the loneliness epidemic to the role of dopamine in our lives, specifically around sex and relationships, amongst many more. Dr K is a psychiatrist and co-founder of the mental health coaching company 'Healthy Gamer', which aims to help with modern stressors, such as social media, video games, and online dating. (0:00) Intro (1:35) What Does Dr K Do? (2:57) Dr K's Background (5:35) The TikTok-ification Of Mental Health (8:13) Dr K's Thoughts On Men's Mental Health (10:57) What About Women's Issues? (13:38) How Do I Understand Myself? (16:57) Self-Development Junkies (18:22) Talking About Our Problems Makes Them Worse (23:00) Deficiency Promotion (24:46) The Role Of Dopamine In Happiness (27:23) Serotonin's Role (28:59) Why Couples Get Comfortable & Have Less Sex! (30:57) How To Love And Find Love (34:11) Stress And The Effects On Libido (35:57) The Science Behind Attraction (40:32) Should We Plan Sex? (41:58) Continuous Exposure Reduces Emotions (44:08) How To Keep Sex Exciting When It Becomes A Chore (47:38) The Dangers Of Devices On Our Relationships (53:14) The Generations That Were Born Connected (55:15) Are People Becoming More Narcissistic? (1:01:30) The Lonely Epidemic (1:03:53) It All Comes From Within (1:09:07) Believing Something In Your Mind Makes It True (1:13:24) You're Suppressing Your Emotions (1:16:31) How To Process Your Emotions (1:22:26) The Research On Yoga As A Form Of Therapy (1:26:40) Trauma And The Ability To Achieve Our Goals (1:31:47) Parenting With More Autonomy = Better Kids (1:33:14) How To Become A Self-Starter (1:34:33) Where Steven's Drive Comes From (1:41:32) What Do People See When They Look At Steven? (1:43:03) You Need To Fix Trauma, Not Cover It Up (1:49:46) How Do You Heal? (1:55:10) The Journey Of Healing (2:03:48) What Is Mukti? (2:05:02) How Can We Listen To Ourselves When We Have So Much To Do? (2:08:40) How Do We Get To Happiness? (2:11:18) Morning Routines For Calm (2:13:27) How To Demolish A Habit (2:14:49) The Benefits Of Keeping A Diary (2:15:59) What Are People Looking For? (2:18:42) How Do Young People Find Their Purpose? (2:21:03) What Is A Quarter-Life Crisis? (2:30:04) The Best Questions Are Deep In Your Heart (2:32:28) How Can Steven Be A Better Podcaster? (2:33:46) The Guest's Last Question You can order Dr Alok’s book, ‘How to Raise a Healthy Gamer’, here: https://amzn.to/3V5jfLV  To learn more from Dr Alok in his Guide to Mental Health: https://www.healthygamer.gg/about/guide Dr Alok’s YouTube Channel: https://g2ul0.app.link/UmQFv9HjjNb Follow Dr Alok: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3V59nS4 Instagram - https://bit.ly/49GFrQN Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Sponsors: ZOE - zoe.com/daily30 with an exclusive code PODCAST10 for 10% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Brain Rot Dr: We're ALL Getting More Narcissistic!4906a845-2bdb-4679-a1c0-188336269835Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +00009523https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2024) &quot;Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2024)4cb2ac50-0e49-477f-8349-217aee80d655Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Social Duty of Religion (2024) The social duty of religion and the right to religious freedom are presented to us in the Catechism. We examine what it means to have respect for other religions and the freedom, within limits, to exercise our convictions. Fr. Mike makes it clear that it is our calling as Christians to evangelize and bring our Catholic Christianity to the public square. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2104-2109. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The social duty of religion and the right to religious freedom are presented to us in the Catechism. We examine what it means to have respect for other religions and the freedom, within limits, to exercise our convictions. Fr. Mike makes it clear that it is our calling as Christians to evangelize and bring our Catholic Christianity to the public square. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2104-2109. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 274: Social Duty of Religion (2024)7e64e629-07d6-4bf3-830f-a55678c399d2Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Social Duty of Religion (2024) The social duty of religion and the right to religious freedom are presented to us in the Catechism. We examine what it means to have respect for other religions and the freedom, within limits, to exercise our convictions. Fr. Mike makes it clear that it is our calling as Christians to evangelize and bring our Catholic Christianity to the public square. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2104-2109. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The social duty of religion and the right to religious freedom are presented to us in the Catechism. We examine what it means to have respect for other religions and the freedom, within limits, to exercise our convictions. Fr. Mike makes it clear that it is our calling as Christians to evangelize and bring our Catholic Christianity to the public square. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2104-2109. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 274: Social Duty of Religion (2024)8ddf3238-9565-47e6-8534-d14126e20507Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2024) &quot;Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2024)c8030ac3-9f9c-48d0-a2ad-325ec58c03e3Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2024) &quot;Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2024)a605e1c8-a26a-412c-98d9-861510359b9cMon, 30 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2024) &quot;Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2024)68ac8e04-4ce5-4f75-a08b-04f3c2de6a7fMon, 30 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Bright Pink LureCarter helped his older brother Nate pull and heave their boat to the water's edge. Then Nate looked over the items in the boat. "Fishing poles, net, tackle box. I think we're ready." The boys jumped in the boat and headed for the other side of the lake."What color lure should I use?" asked Carter as he looked at the rows of colorful fishing lures in the tackle box. "There's green, pink, blue, and yellow twisty tales. I'll try this bright pink one. I want to catch a big trout."Carter cast out his line in hopes of a bite. He settled back in his seat, enjoying the rocking of the boat."I have a fish!" he yelled a while later. He started reeling his line. The fish fought and struggled, but Carter soon had his first fish in the boat."Look at that big trout!" said Nate. "Pink must be the color to use."Carter grinned and threw his line back in. A few minutes later his pole jerked again. "It's another one," he said excitedly, scooting to the edge of his seat. He reeled his line as fast as he could, but this time he heard a sickening snap."My line broke!" he wailed. "It was a big one too. Maybe I can still get it."Soon his line was back in the water with another pink twisty tale. Both boys sat quietly and waited."You know," said Nate, breaking the silence. "Fishing reminds me of our spiritual lives. We use bright colors hoping the fish will notice our lures and bite. The fish think it's a tasty worm, but it's really only a plastic lure with a hook. They don't know there's a hook until they bite, and then it's too late.""Unless the line breaks," Carter said with a laugh.Nate grinned. "That's how sin is. It looks attractive, but once we bite, we find out how much of a mess it makes. That's why we need to remember that Jesus freed us from sin and trust Him to help us resist its bright lure."Carter nodded thoughtfully. "That's a good lesson." Then, with a twinkle in his eye, he said, "Now I just need to give you a lesson on how to catch fish!" –Kristi Yutzy

Carter helped his older brother Nate pull and heave their boat to the water's edge. Then Nate looked over the items in the boat. "Fishing poles, net, tackle box. I think we're ready." The boys jumped in the boat and headed for the other side of the lake."What color lure should I use?" asked Carter as he looked at the rows of colorful fishing lures in the tackle box. "There's green, pink, blue, and yellow twisty tales. I'll try this bright pink one. I want to catch a big trout."Carter cast out his line in hopes of a bite. He settled back in his seat, enjoying the rocking of the boat."I have a fish!" he yelled a while later. He started reeling his line. The fish fought and struggled, but Carter soon had his first fish in the boat."Look at that big trout!" said Nate. "Pink must be the color to use."Carter grinned and threw his line back in. A few minutes later his pole jerked again. "It's another one," he said excitedly, scooting to the edge of his seat. He reeled his line as fast as he could, but this time he heard a sickening snap."My line broke!" he wailed. "It was a big one too. Maybe I can still get it."Soon his line was back in the water with another pink twisty tale. Both boys sat quietly and waited."You know," said Nate, breaking the silence. "Fishing reminds me of our spiritual lives. We use bright colors hoping the fish will notice our lures and bite. The fish think it's a tasty worm, but it's really only a plastic lure with a hook. They don't know there's a hook until they bite, and then it's too late.""Unless the line breaks," Carter said with a laugh.Nate grinned. "That's how sin is. It looks attractive, but once we bite, we find out how much of a mess it makes. That's why we need to remember that Jesus freed us from sin and trust Him to help us resist its bright lure."Carter nodded thoughtfully. "That's a good lesson." Then, with a twinkle in his eye, he said, "Now I just need to give you a lesson on how to catch fish!" –Kristi Yutzy

The Bright Pink Lure2fd07a2f-536e-459e-bd77-0a3bbb5b10caMon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Bright Pink LureCarter helped his older brother Nate pull and heave their boat to the water's edge. Then Nate looked over the items in the boat. "Fishing poles, net, tackle box. I think we're ready." The boys jumped in the boat and headed for the other side of the lake."What color lure should I use?" asked Carter as he looked at the rows of colorful fishing lures in the tackle box. "There's green, pink, blue, and yellow twisty tales. I'll try this bright pink one. I want to catch a big trout."Carter cast out his line in hopes of a bite. He settled back in his seat, enjoying the rocking of the boat."I have a fish!" he yelled a while later. He started reeling his line. The fish fought and struggled, but Carter soon had his first fish in the boat."Look at that big trout!" said Nate. "Pink must be the color to use."Carter grinned and threw his line back in. A few minutes later his pole jerked again. "It's another one," he said excitedly, scooting to the edge of his seat. He reeled his line as fast as he could, but this time he heard a sickening snap."My line broke!" he wailed. "It was a big one too. Maybe I can still get it."Soon his line was back in the water with another pink twisty tale. Both boys sat quietly and waited."You know," said Nate, breaking the silence. "Fishing reminds me of our spiritual lives. We use bright colors hoping the fish will notice our lures and bite. The fish think it's a tasty worm, but it's really only a plastic lure with a hook. They don't know there's a hook until they bite, and then it's too late.""Unless the line breaks," Carter said with a laugh.Nate grinned. "That's how sin is. It looks attractive, but once we bite, we find out how much of a mess it makes. That's why we need to remember that Jesus freed us from sin and trust Him to help us resist its bright lure."Carter nodded thoughtfully. "That's a good lesson." Then, with a twinkle in his eye, he said, "Now I just need to give you a lesson on how to catch fish!" –Kristi Yutzy

Carter helped his older brother Nate pull and heave their boat to the water's edge. Then Nate looked over the items in the boat. "Fishing poles, net, tackle box. I think we're ready." The boys jumped in the boat and headed for the other side of the lake."What color lure should I use?" asked Carter as he looked at the rows of colorful fishing lures in the tackle box. "There's green, pink, blue, and yellow twisty tales. I'll try this bright pink one. I want to catch a big trout."Carter cast out his line in hopes of a bite. He settled back in his seat, enjoying the rocking of the boat."I have a fish!" he yelled a while later. He started reeling his line. The fish fought and struggled, but Carter soon had his first fish in the boat."Look at that big trout!" said Nate. "Pink must be the color to use."Carter grinned and threw his line back in. A few minutes later his pole jerked again. "It's another one," he said excitedly, scooting to the edge of his seat. He reeled his line as fast as he could, but this time he heard a sickening snap."My line broke!" he wailed. "It was a big one too. Maybe I can still get it."Soon his line was back in the water with another pink twisty tale. Both boys sat quietly and waited."You know," said Nate, breaking the silence. "Fishing reminds me of our spiritual lives. We use bright colors hoping the fish will notice our lures and bite. The fish think it's a tasty worm, but it's really only a plastic lure with a hook. They don't know there's a hook until they bite, and then it's too late.""Unless the line breaks," Carter said with a laugh.Nate grinned. "That's how sin is. It looks attractive, but once we bite, we find out how much of a mess it makes. That's why we need to remember that Jesus freed us from sin and trust Him to help us resist its bright lure."Carter nodded thoughtfully. "That's a good lesson." Then, with a twinkle in his eye, he said, "Now I just need to give you a lesson on how to catch fish!" –Kristi Yutzy

The Bright Pink Lure5d447b57-1686-4251-a038-082b166128a2Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS EPISODE: I Want To Have Real FriendsSURPRISE !!! In honor of it being one year of CWCOI, we decided to dedicate an episode to celebrate our first birthday !!! We are truly so grateful for this last year and for all of your support - all glory be to God for all that this podcast has become. In this bonus episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined by special guests and friends, Ashley Hetherington and Carew Ellington. They revisit their friendship journey and how the Lord's timing is so perfect and intentional.  "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth." 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SURPRISE !!! In honor of it being one year of CWCOI, we decided to dedicate an episode to celebrate our first birthday !!! We are truly so grateful for this last year and for all of your support - all glory be to God for all that this podcast has become. In this bonus episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined by special guests and friends, Ashley Hetherington and Carew Ellington. They revisit their friendship journey and how the Lord's timing is so perfect and intentional.  "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth." 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullBONUS EPISODE: I Want To Have Real Friends55768411-6699-4f9e-a58b-4fabfb1ba629Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00003294https://216.73.216.191/allTagsi want to have real friendsSURPRISE !!! In honor of it being one year of CWCOI, we decided to dedicate an episode to celebrate our first birthday !!! We are truly so grateful for this last year and for all of your support - all glory be to God for all that this podcast has become. In this bonus episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined by special guests and friends, Ashley Hetherington and Carew Ellington. They revisit their friendship journey and how the Lord's timing is so perfect and intentional.  "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth." 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SURPRISE !!! In honor of it being one year of CWCOI, we decided to dedicate an episode to celebrate our first birthday !!! We are truly so grateful for this last year and for all of your support - all glory be to God for all that this podcast has become. In this bonus episode, our host, Ally Yost is joined by special guests and friends, Ashley Hetherington and Carew Ellington. They revisit their friendship journey and how the Lord's timing is so perfect and intentional.  "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth." 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulli want to have real friends0f9eab8e-0c7b-42cd-b3d6-44f882e18584Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: The Lord's Work (2024) &quot;Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 273: The Lord's Work (2024)410229df-ba28-4638-8fe8-b8eadaaf5dc5Sun, 29 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: Him Only Shall You Serve (2024) How can we serve God? The Catechism identifies ways in which we can keep the first commandment through adoration, prayer, sacrifice, and promises and vows. Fr. Mike relates these to us and identifies how we can truly worship and serve the Lord throughout our daily lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2095-2103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How can we serve God? The Catechism identifies ways in which we can keep the first commandment through adoration, prayer, sacrifice, and promises and vows. Fr. Mike relates these to us and identifies how we can truly worship and serve the Lord throughout our daily lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2095-2103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 273: Him Only Shall You Serve (2024)6f546148-723d-4476-8e19-1f0ac5b3983eSun, 29 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: Him Only Shall You Serve (2024) How can we serve God? The Catechism identifies ways in which we can keep the first commandment through adoration, prayer, sacrifice, and promises and vows. Fr. Mike relates these to us and identifies how we can truly worship and serve the Lord throughout our daily lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2095-2103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How can we serve God? The Catechism identifies ways in which we can keep the first commandment through adoration, prayer, sacrifice, and promises and vows. Fr. Mike relates these to us and identifies how we can truly worship and serve the Lord throughout our daily lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2095-2103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 273: Him Only Shall You Serve (2024)e490d691-aa08-4941-bd5a-6a38a4c8b66aSun, 29 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: The Lord's Work (2024) &quot;Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 273: The Lord's Work (2024)24d330a9-8b94-4ba1-8048-44402139b360Sun, 29 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: The Lord's Work (2024) &quot;Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 273: The Lord's Work (2024)b60d7383-f3cb-45f7-9dfd-3dc30c31fe2dSun, 29 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: The Lord's Work (2024) &quot;Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 273: The Lord's Work (2024)fc8df5ac-3055-468b-9e1f-d61e0f591ac2Sun, 29 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLove Is a ChoiceCharlotte was sitting on the couch doing homework when her little brother, Georgie, came bounding into the room. "Incoming!" he shouted as he leapt onto the couch, right into her lap."Georgie! Get off me!" shouted Charlotte and she pushed him away. Georgie fell off the couch and started to cry. Mom came into the room. "What did you do, Charlotte?" she asked. "Nothing!" replied Charlotte. "He's the one who jumped on me, and look! He ripped the page of my textbook! I always get blamed for everything." She stomped to her room and slammed the door behind her.A little while later, Mom paid her a visit. "What's going on, Charlotte? Why are you so angry at your brother?" she asked softly."He's so annoying!" Charlotte exclaimed. "And he never leaves me alone.""You know that's because he loves you, don't you?" said Mom."Well, I don't love him," said Charlotte flatly."You may not always like what Georgie does, but you can still love him," said Mom. "Love isn't a feeling, Charlotte, it's a choice. As Christians, we choose to love others because God loved us first and sent Jesus to save us from sin. Because of Him, you can choose to act in a loving way toward your brother, even if you don't feel like it." Later that day, Charlotte was reading in a chair on the driveway while Georgie rode his bike. "Look at me, Charlotte!" he shouted as he raced around. Charlotte ignored him. She was still mad.Suddenly, Charlotte heard the squeal of tires as a car rounded the bend too fast. Georgie was headed right for the road! Charlotte jumped up, ran down the driveway, and pushed Georgie off his bike and into the grass. The speeding car went up onto the curb and hit their mailbox. Charlotte scooped her startled brother into her arms and buried her face in his hair. Her heart was beating wildly.That evening, Georgie told their dad all about the day's excitement. "Charlotte saved me, Daddy!" he exclaimed as he hugged Charlotte's legs. Mom gently embraced them both. "Thank you for choosing love, Charlotte," she whispered and gave them each a kiss. –Laura Kuehn

Charlotte was sitting on the couch doing homework when her little brother, Georgie, came bounding into the room. "Incoming!" he shouted as he leapt onto the couch, right into her lap."Georgie! Get off me!" shouted Charlotte and she pushed him away. Georgie fell off the couch and started to cry. Mom came into the room. "What did you do, Charlotte?" she asked. "Nothing!" replied Charlotte. "He's the one who jumped on me, and look! He ripped the page of my textbook! I always get blamed for everything." She stomped to her room and slammed the door behind her.A little while later, Mom paid her a visit. "What's going on, Charlotte? Why are you so angry at your brother?" she asked softly."He's so annoying!" Charlotte exclaimed. "And he never leaves me alone.""You know that's because he loves you, don't you?" said Mom."Well, I don't love him," said Charlotte flatly."You may not always like what Georgie does, but you can still love him," said Mom. "Love isn't a feeling, Charlotte, it's a choice. As Christians, we choose to love others because God loved us first and sent Jesus to save us from sin. Because of Him, you can choose to act in a loving way toward your brother, even if you don't feel like it." Later that day, Charlotte was reading in a chair on the driveway while Georgie rode his bike. "Look at me, Charlotte!" he shouted as he raced around. Charlotte ignored him. She was still mad.Suddenly, Charlotte heard the squeal of tires as a car rounded the bend too fast. Georgie was headed right for the road! Charlotte jumped up, ran down the driveway, and pushed Georgie off his bike and into the grass. The speeding car went up onto the curb and hit their mailbox. Charlotte scooped her startled brother into her arms and buried her face in his hair. Her heart was beating wildly.That evening, Georgie told their dad all about the day's excitement. "Charlotte saved me, Daddy!" he exclaimed as he hugged Charlotte's legs. Mom gently embraced them both. "Thank you for choosing love, Charlotte," she whispered and gave them each a kiss. –Laura Kuehn

Love Is a Choice2d798044-89b4-4039-92cf-a0388c772ae9Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLove Is a ChoiceCharlotte was sitting on the couch doing homework when her little brother, Georgie, came bounding into the room. "Incoming!" he shouted as he leapt onto the couch, right into her lap."Georgie! Get off me!" shouted Charlotte and she pushed him away. Georgie fell off the couch and started to cry. Mom came into the room. "What did you do, Charlotte?" she asked. "Nothing!" replied Charlotte. "He's the one who jumped on me, and look! He ripped the page of my textbook! I always get blamed for everything." She stomped to her room and slammed the door behind her.A little while later, Mom paid her a visit. "What's going on, Charlotte? Why are you so angry at your brother?" she asked softly."He's so annoying!" Charlotte exclaimed. "And he never leaves me alone.""You know that's because he loves you, don't you?" said Mom."Well, I don't love him," said Charlotte flatly."You may not always like what Georgie does, but you can still love him," said Mom. "Love isn't a feeling, Charlotte, it's a choice. As Christians, we choose to love others because God loved us first and sent Jesus to save us from sin. Because of Him, you can choose to act in a loving way toward your brother, even if you don't feel like it." Later that day, Charlotte was reading in a chair on the driveway while Georgie rode his bike. "Look at me, Charlotte!" he shouted as he raced around. Charlotte ignored him. She was still mad.Suddenly, Charlotte heard the squeal of tires as a car rounded the bend too fast. Georgie was headed right for the road! Charlotte jumped up, ran down the driveway, and pushed Georgie off his bike and into the grass. The speeding car went up onto the curb and hit their mailbox. Charlotte scooped her startled brother into her arms and buried her face in his hair. Her heart was beating wildly.That evening, Georgie told their dad all about the day's excitement. "Charlotte saved me, Daddy!" he exclaimed as he hugged Charlotte's legs. Mom gently embraced them both. "Thank you for choosing love, Charlotte," she whispered and gave them each a kiss. –Laura Kuehn

Charlotte was sitting on the couch doing homework when her little brother, Georgie, came bounding into the room. "Incoming!" he shouted as he leapt onto the couch, right into her lap."Georgie! Get off me!" shouted Charlotte and she pushed him away. Georgie fell off the couch and started to cry. Mom came into the room. "What did you do, Charlotte?" she asked. "Nothing!" replied Charlotte. "He's the one who jumped on me, and look! He ripped the page of my textbook! I always get blamed for everything." She stomped to her room and slammed the door behind her.A little while later, Mom paid her a visit. "What's going on, Charlotte? Why are you so angry at your brother?" she asked softly."He's so annoying!" Charlotte exclaimed. "And he never leaves me alone.""You know that's because he loves you, don't you?" said Mom."Well, I don't love him," said Charlotte flatly."You may not always like what Georgie does, but you can still love him," said Mom. "Love isn't a feeling, Charlotte, it's a choice. As Christians, we choose to love others because God loved us first and sent Jesus to save us from sin. Because of Him, you can choose to act in a loving way toward your brother, even if you don't feel like it." Later that day, Charlotte was reading in a chair on the driveway while Georgie rode his bike. "Look at me, Charlotte!" he shouted as he raced around. Charlotte ignored him. She was still mad.Suddenly, Charlotte heard the squeal of tires as a car rounded the bend too fast. Georgie was headed right for the road! Charlotte jumped up, ran down the driveway, and pushed Georgie off his bike and into the grass. The speeding car went up onto the curb and hit their mailbox. Charlotte scooped her startled brother into her arms and buried her face in his hair. Her heart was beating wildly.That evening, Georgie told their dad all about the day's excitement. "Charlotte saved me, Daddy!" he exclaimed as he hugged Charlotte's legs. Mom gently embraced them both. "Thank you for choosing love, Charlotte," she whispered and gave them each a kiss. –Laura Kuehn

Love Is a Choicee7d097ee-4a16-49fd-90db-e2d53e119ae2Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/29/24 Desperate for Freedom Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Restriction is the first step towards freedom. God is good. God wants all of us to have the fullness of life and of joy. God wants all of us to have HIM. But there are things that suffocate joy. There are things in our lives that rob us of God. There are things that we choose to keep in our lives that strip us of freedom. And Jesus calls us to be ruthless in how we approach those things. Mass Readings from September 29, 2024: Nehemiah 11:25-29 Psalms 19:8, 10, 12-14James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Restriction is the first step towards freedom. God is good. God wants all of us to have the fullness of life and of joy. God wants all of us to have HIM. But there are things that suffocate joy. There are things in our lives that rob us of God. There are things that we choose to keep in our lives that strip us of freedom. And Jesus calls us to be ruthless in how we approach those things. Mass Readings from September 29, 2024: Nehemiah 11:25-29 Psalms 19:8, 10, 12-14James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

full09/29/24 Desperate for Freedom35176979-1499-4874-9df8-e026ccdccbc0Sat, 28 Sep 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/29/24 Desperate for Freedom Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Restriction is the first step towards freedom. God is good. God wants all of us to have the fullness of life and of joy. God wants all of us to have HIM. But there are things that suffocate joy. There are things in our lives that rob us of God. There are things that we choose to keep in our lives that strip us of freedom. And Jesus calls us to be ruthless in how we approach those things. Mass Readings from September 29, 2024: Nehemiah 11:25-29 Psalms 19:8, 10, 12-14James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Restriction is the first step towards freedom. God is good. God wants all of us to have the fullness of life and of joy. God wants all of us to have HIM. But there are things that suffocate joy. There are things in our lives that rob us of God. There are things that we choose to keep in our lives that strip us of freedom. And Jesus calls us to be ruthless in how we approach those things. Mass Readings from September 29, 2024: Nehemiah 11:25-29 Psalms 19:8, 10, 12-14James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

full09/29/24 Desperate for Freedom10086064-dd86-4389-9f98-5df48c1398cdSat, 28 Sep 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2024) Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2024)9efb1c0c-d0bd-485b-89b5-3af35a757538Sat, 28 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: You Shall Worship the Lord Your God (2024) “You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.” Taking a look at the first commandment, we see how we are called to love and worship God above all else. The Catechism also lists the ways in which we may potentially fall into sins against faith, hope, and charity. Fr. Mike elaborates on these violations and reminds us that while it may seem overwhelming, God loved us first, and we must trust in him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2083-2094. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.” Taking a look at the first commandment, we see how we are called to love and worship God above all else. The Catechism also lists the ways in which we may potentially fall into sins against faith, hope, and charity. Fr. Mike elaborates on these violations and reminds us that while it may seem overwhelming, God loved us first, and we must trust in him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2083-2094. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 272: You Shall Worship the Lord Your God (2024)c7779b4a-c1aa-4b89-9e84-e86b2f97589bSat, 28 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: You Shall Worship the Lord Your God (2024) “You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.” Taking a look at the first commandment, we see how we are called to love and worship God above all else. The Catechism also lists the ways in which we may potentially fall into sins against faith, hope, and charity. Fr. Mike elaborates on these violations and reminds us that while it may seem overwhelming, God loved us first, and we must trust in him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2083-2094. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.” Taking a look at the first commandment, we see how we are called to love and worship God above all else. The Catechism also lists the ways in which we may potentially fall into sins against faith, hope, and charity. Fr. Mike elaborates on these violations and reminds us that while it may seem overwhelming, God loved us first, and we must trust in him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2083-2094. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 272: You Shall Worship the Lord Your God (2024)50298c7e-a361-4243-90bb-879788c5e215Sat, 28 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2024) Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2024)db99118b-b6af-48e9-bf44-b09941fcb835Sat, 28 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2024) Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2024)3a322cea-1b62-4c97-b9fb-24dc39589f50Sat, 28 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2024) Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2024)31a8636e-6058-4d85-a57b-a1a50c6c6eadSat, 28 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExplosion!Willa was so upset at her sister Margot. All week long she'd been using Willa's things without asking, and today she had taken one of Willa's best shirts and worn it to school. As she walked into the house, Willa felt like her temper was about to explode. She slammed her backpack down on a kitchen chair, and it tumbled to the floor. Willa let out an exasperated scream."Willa, please sit down and cool off," Mom said. She poured two glasses of lemonade and sat down next to her. "Did I ever tell you about the summer my friend Carolee and I rented a small cottage by the lake for a week?" Mom asked.Willa sniffed. "No, but that sounds like it would be fun."Mom nodded. "It was great--until we decided to bake cookies one day. I opened the oven of the old gas stove while Carolee lit a match. It didn't light right away, but then, all of a sudden…WHOOSH! A bright yellow flash lit up the whole oven.""Were you hurt?" asked Willa, wide-eyed."We both had deep burns." Mom rolled up her sleeve and pointed at a pink scar on her forearm. "We learned later that the oven hadn't been used for a long time, and little by little, dirt had clogged the gas line. When the gas forced its way through, it came with a rush and caused an explosion." Mom sipped her lemonade. "Do you know why I told you this story?"Willa studied her fingernails. "Because my temper exploded?" Mom nodded. "Anger we allow to build up in our lives will eventually cause an explosion. But when we recognize our emotions and surrender them to Jesus, He will help us deal with our anger. He always forgives us when we act out of anger and will help us forgive others."Willa sighed. "But Margot makes me so mad sometimes!""I know. I'm not saying you should never feel upset with anyone, because that's impossible. Just remember that Jesus understands how you feel. He loves you and wants to help you work things out."Willa didn't want her anger to explode again. "Do you think you can help me talk to Margot and fix it?" She looked up and saw a smile on her mom's face. –Nance E. Keyes

Willa was so upset at her sister Margot. All week long she'd been using Willa's things without asking, and today she had taken one of Willa's best shirts and worn it to school. As she walked into the house, Willa felt like her temper was about to explode. She slammed her backpack down on a kitchen chair, and it tumbled to the floor. Willa let out an exasperated scream."Willa, please sit down and cool off," Mom said. She poured two glasses of lemonade and sat down next to her. "Did I ever tell you about the summer my friend Carolee and I rented a small cottage by the lake for a week?" Mom asked.Willa sniffed. "No, but that sounds like it would be fun."Mom nodded. "It was great--until we decided to bake cookies one day. I opened the oven of the old gas stove while Carolee lit a match. It didn't light right away, but then, all of a sudden…WHOOSH! A bright yellow flash lit up the whole oven.""Were you hurt?" asked Willa, wide-eyed."We both had deep burns." Mom rolled up her sleeve and pointed at a pink scar on her forearm. "We learned later that the oven hadn't been used for a long time, and little by little, dirt had clogged the gas line. When the gas forced its way through, it came with a rush and caused an explosion." Mom sipped her lemonade. "Do you know why I told you this story?"Willa studied her fingernails. "Because my temper exploded?" Mom nodded. "Anger we allow to build up in our lives will eventually cause an explosion. But when we recognize our emotions and surrender them to Jesus, He will help us deal with our anger. He always forgives us when we act out of anger and will help us forgive others."Willa sighed. "But Margot makes me so mad sometimes!""I know. I'm not saying you should never feel upset with anyone, because that's impossible. Just remember that Jesus understands how you feel. He loves you and wants to help you work things out."Willa didn't want her anger to explode again. "Do you think you can help me talk to Margot and fix it?" She looked up and saw a smile on her mom's face. –Nance E. Keyes

Explosion!0c7eb482-e1d2-450c-ab5f-61137bc26fc6Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExplosion!Willa was so upset at her sister Margot. All week long she'd been using Willa's things without asking, and today she had taken one of Willa's best shirts and worn it to school. As she walked into the house, Willa felt like her temper was about to explode. She slammed her backpack down on a kitchen chair, and it tumbled to the floor. Willa let out an exasperated scream."Willa, please sit down and cool off," Mom said. She poured two glasses of lemonade and sat down next to her. "Did I ever tell you about the summer my friend Carolee and I rented a small cottage by the lake for a week?" Mom asked.Willa sniffed. "No, but that sounds like it would be fun."Mom nodded. "It was great--until we decided to bake cookies one day. I opened the oven of the old gas stove while Carolee lit a match. It didn't light right away, but then, all of a sudden…WHOOSH! A bright yellow flash lit up the whole oven.""Were you hurt?" asked Willa, wide-eyed."We both had deep burns." Mom rolled up her sleeve and pointed at a pink scar on her forearm. "We learned later that the oven hadn't been used for a long time, and little by little, dirt had clogged the gas line. When the gas forced its way through, it came with a rush and caused an explosion." Mom sipped her lemonade. "Do you know why I told you this story?"Willa studied her fingernails. "Because my temper exploded?" Mom nodded. "Anger we allow to build up in our lives will eventually cause an explosion. But when we recognize our emotions and surrender them to Jesus, He will help us deal with our anger. He always forgives us when we act out of anger and will help us forgive others."Willa sighed. "But Margot makes me so mad sometimes!""I know. I'm not saying you should never feel upset with anyone, because that's impossible. Just remember that Jesus understands how you feel. He loves you and wants to help you work things out."Willa didn't want her anger to explode again. "Do you think you can help me talk to Margot and fix it?" She looked up and saw a smile on her mom's face. –Nance E. Keyes

Willa was so upset at her sister Margot. All week long she'd been using Willa's things without asking, and today she had taken one of Willa's best shirts and worn it to school. As she walked into the house, Willa felt like her temper was about to explode. She slammed her backpack down on a kitchen chair, and it tumbled to the floor. Willa let out an exasperated scream."Willa, please sit down and cool off," Mom said. She poured two glasses of lemonade and sat down next to her. "Did I ever tell you about the summer my friend Carolee and I rented a small cottage by the lake for a week?" Mom asked.Willa sniffed. "No, but that sounds like it would be fun."Mom nodded. "It was great--until we decided to bake cookies one day. I opened the oven of the old gas stove while Carolee lit a match. It didn't light right away, but then, all of a sudden…WHOOSH! A bright yellow flash lit up the whole oven.""Were you hurt?" asked Willa, wide-eyed."We both had deep burns." Mom rolled up her sleeve and pointed at a pink scar on her forearm. "We learned later that the oven hadn't been used for a long time, and little by little, dirt had clogged the gas line. When the gas forced its way through, it came with a rush and caused an explosion." Mom sipped her lemonade. "Do you know why I told you this story?"Willa studied her fingernails. "Because my temper exploded?" Mom nodded. "Anger we allow to build up in our lives will eventually cause an explosion. But when we recognize our emotions and surrender them to Jesus, He will help us deal with our anger. He always forgives us when we act out of anger and will help us forgive others."Willa sighed. "But Margot makes me so mad sometimes!""I know. I'm not saying you should never feel upset with anyone, because that's impossible. Just remember that Jesus understands how you feel. He loves you and wants to help you work things out."Willa didn't want her anger to explode again. "Do you think you can help me talk to Margot and fix it?" She looked up and saw a smile on her mom's face. –Nance E. Keyes

Explosion!73f78c9e-a465-4958-a7f0-15ac39a22487Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSocrates Charos | Girls Gone Biblehiiiii GGB:) this week we sit down with Socrates, the man who discipled Angela! We go diving into opening your heart to the Lord, joy, and walking in love. Remember, Jesus is love. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hiiiii GGB:) this week we sit down with Socrates, the man who discipled Angela! We go diving into opening your heart to the Lord, joy, and walking in love. Remember, Jesus is love. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullSocrates Charos | Girls Gone Bible40cfdbc3-81df-4ce0-ab99-0ab90f091927Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00002403https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS4 EP7. Breaking Down The BibleHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads and talks through scripture in the book of John. The Word of God is something we should never grow numb to - it should feel refreshing and life-giving every time we open it. We hope you feel encouraged by this episode and encouraged to seek His Word and hear what the Lord has to say through it. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning." John 1:1-2 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads and talks through scripture in the book of John. The Word of God is something we should never grow numb to - it should feel refreshing and life-giving every time we open it. We hope you feel encouraged by this episode and encouraged to seek His Word and hear what the Lord has to say through it. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning." John 1:1-2 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullS4 EP7. Breaking Down The Bible737aa7b0-d702-45de-979e-0ca788e4ed0dFri, 27 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00002605https://216.73.216.191/allTagsbreaking down the bibleHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads and talks through scripture in the book of John. The Word of God is something we should never grow numb to - it should feel refreshing and life-giving every time we open it. We hope you feel encouraged by this episode and encouraged to seek His Word and hear what the Lord has to say through it. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning." John 1:1-2 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads and talks through scripture in the book of John. The Word of God is something we should never grow numb to - it should feel refreshing and life-giving every time we open it. We hope you feel encouraged by this episode and encouraged to seek His Word and hear what the Lord has to say through it. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning." John 1:1-2 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullbreaking down the bible55c9b922-a8e7-43ec-819d-591abbf18ee1Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 181: 5 Things Your Body Is Probably Missing, That's Making You Sick! Gary BreckaIn this moment, professional Human Biologist Gary Brecka discusses the simple actions that people can take everyday to prevent chronic diseases. These preventative steps include drinking mineralised water, taking Omega 3 supplements, but also having a morning routine that incorporates Mother Nature, using grounding and breathwork. Gary believes that these steps have a psychological benefit as well, as they represent internal promises that you make to yourself, and if you fulfil them every day, it helps to instil self-confidence and trust. Listen to the full episode here -Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//jripTUg3cNb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//wf3fPko3cNb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Gary: https://www.garybrecka.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, professional Human Biologist Gary Brecka discusses the simple actions that people can take everyday to prevent chronic diseases. These preventative steps include drinking mineralised water, taking Omega 3 supplements, but also having a morning routine that incorporates Mother Nature, using grounding and breathwork. Gary believes that these steps have a psychological benefit as well, as they represent internal promises that you make to yourself, and if you fulfil them every day, it helps to instil self-confidence and trust. Listen to the full episode here -Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//jripTUg3cNb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//wf3fPko3cNb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Gary: https://www.garybrecka.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 181: 5 Things Your Body Is Probably Missing, That's Making You Sick! Gary Breckafc28cad9-42ac-442e-a00f-8cb4ef0534c9Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000825https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2024) Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2024)9e340473-224c-4d18-8dd0-f57d27900143Fri, 27 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2024) Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2024)359c5e11-dd8e-418f-99c2-dacca7e58fc6Fri, 27 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2024) Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2024)9d743930-6a72-4472-97e0-79f8fc38e0b7Fri, 27 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2024) Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2024)a851a87a-c6ca-48a8-bcf1-d1d506841777Fri, 27 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOf Penguins and PeopleMaia was excited! She and her dad were going on an all-day excursion to the city zoo. "I love watching all the animals, but the penguins are my favorites," she said. "They look so funny strutting around on land, and it's even more fun to watch them swim. They look like they're flying underwater!" Whenever she went swimming herself, Maia would try to imitate the smooth, flowing motions of the birds. At the zoo, a guide explained how the penguin room was kept cold so the birds would be comfortable. "Otherwise," he said, "the birds would get sick and possibly even die from the change of climate." Maia listened eagerly as he described a number of other special things that were done to keep the penguins comfortable and healthy.That evening for devotions, Dad read Psalm 121. "How do these verses remind you of those penguins?" he asked after reading the psalm. "Remember how careful the zookeepers are in taking care of them?"Maia nodded. "They make sure they get the foods they need, and they keep the room at the right temperature and even have special lights for them! The zookeepers know how to keep the conditions just right so the penguins won't get sick.""Yes, and this psalm reminds me that God does the same thing for us," said Dad. "The Bible explains how God not only created our world with the conditions perfect for life but sustains it, meaning He controls everything and watches over us. The zookeepers don't just put the penguins in a tank and leave them be--they monitor them with care and loving attention." "So God takes care of us, just like the zookeepers take care of the penguins," said Maia. "I think one of the verses in that psalm says God is our keeper, doesn't it?"Dad nodded. "God is in control of both our physical environment and all the situations that affect our lives. He is a good and loving keeper who gives us all we need--including forgiveness, peace, and eternal life--through His Son, Jesus. Even when hard things happen, we can trust that God will work everything out for our good.""Yeah," said Maia thoughtfully. Then a smile spread across her face. "I think we should go to the zoo more often to remind ourselves of that!" –Deborah S. Marett

Maia was excited! She and her dad were going on an all-day excursion to the city zoo. "I love watching all the animals, but the penguins are my favorites," she said. "They look so funny strutting around on land, and it's even more fun to watch them swim. They look like they're flying underwater!" Whenever she went swimming herself, Maia would try to imitate the smooth, flowing motions of the birds. At the zoo, a guide explained how the penguin room was kept cold so the birds would be comfortable. "Otherwise," he said, "the birds would get sick and possibly even die from the change of climate." Maia listened eagerly as he described a number of other special things that were done to keep the penguins comfortable and healthy.That evening for devotions, Dad read Psalm 121. "How do these verses remind you of those penguins?" he asked after reading the psalm. "Remember how careful the zookeepers are in taking care of them?"Maia nodded. "They make sure they get the foods they need, and they keep the room at the right temperature and even have special lights for them! The zookeepers know how to keep the conditions just right so the penguins won't get sick.""Yes, and this psalm reminds me that God does the same thing for us," said Dad. "The Bible explains how God not only created our world with the conditions perfect for life but sustains it, meaning He controls everything and watches over us. The zookeepers don't just put the penguins in a tank and leave them be--they monitor them with care and loving attention." "So God takes care of us, just like the zookeepers take care of the penguins," said Maia. "I think one of the verses in that psalm says God is our keeper, doesn't it?"Dad nodded. "God is in control of both our physical environment and all the situations that affect our lives. He is a good and loving keeper who gives us all we need--including forgiveness, peace, and eternal life--through His Son, Jesus. Even when hard things happen, we can trust that God will work everything out for our good.""Yeah," said Maia thoughtfully. Then a smile spread across her face. "I think we should go to the zoo more often to remind ourselves of that!" –Deborah S. Marett

Of Penguins and Peopled47ab3bd-e40d-4fe5-a5a4-885239a792e0Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOf Penguins and PeopleMaia was excited! She and her dad were going on an all-day excursion to the city zoo. "I love watching all the animals, but the penguins are my favorites," she said. "They look so funny strutting around on land, and it's even more fun to watch them swim. They look like they're flying underwater!" Whenever she went swimming herself, Maia would try to imitate the smooth, flowing motions of the birds. At the zoo, a guide explained how the penguin room was kept cold so the birds would be comfortable. "Otherwise," he said, "the birds would get sick and possibly even die from the change of climate." Maia listened eagerly as he described a number of other special things that were done to keep the penguins comfortable and healthy.That evening for devotions, Dad read Psalm 121. "How do these verses remind you of those penguins?" he asked after reading the psalm. "Remember how careful the zookeepers are in taking care of them?"Maia nodded. "They make sure they get the foods they need, and they keep the room at the right temperature and even have special lights for them! The zookeepers know how to keep the conditions just right so the penguins won't get sick.""Yes, and this psalm reminds me that God does the same thing for us," said Dad. "The Bible explains how God not only created our world with the conditions perfect for life but sustains it, meaning He controls everything and watches over us. The zookeepers don't just put the penguins in a tank and leave them be--they monitor them with care and loving attention." "So God takes care of us, just like the zookeepers take care of the penguins," said Maia. "I think one of the verses in that psalm says God is our keeper, doesn't it?"Dad nodded. "God is in control of both our physical environment and all the situations that affect our lives. He is a good and loving keeper who gives us all we need--including forgiveness, peace, and eternal life--through His Son, Jesus. Even when hard things happen, we can trust that God will work everything out for our good.""Yeah," said Maia thoughtfully. Then a smile spread across her face. "I think we should go to the zoo more often to remind ourselves of that!" –Deborah S. Marett

Maia was excited! She and her dad were going on an all-day excursion to the city zoo. "I love watching all the animals, but the penguins are my favorites," she said. "They look so funny strutting around on land, and it's even more fun to watch them swim. They look like they're flying underwater!" Whenever she went swimming herself, Maia would try to imitate the smooth, flowing motions of the birds. At the zoo, a guide explained how the penguin room was kept cold so the birds would be comfortable. "Otherwise," he said, "the birds would get sick and possibly even die from the change of climate." Maia listened eagerly as he described a number of other special things that were done to keep the penguins comfortable and healthy.That evening for devotions, Dad read Psalm 121. "How do these verses remind you of those penguins?" he asked after reading the psalm. "Remember how careful the zookeepers are in taking care of them?"Maia nodded. "They make sure they get the foods they need, and they keep the room at the right temperature and even have special lights for them! The zookeepers know how to keep the conditions just right so the penguins won't get sick.""Yes, and this psalm reminds me that God does the same thing for us," said Dad. "The Bible explains how God not only created our world with the conditions perfect for life but sustains it, meaning He controls everything and watches over us. The zookeepers don't just put the penguins in a tank and leave them be--they monitor them with care and loving attention." "So God takes care of us, just like the zookeepers take care of the penguins," said Maia. "I think one of the verses in that psalm says God is our keeper, doesn't it?"Dad nodded. "God is in control of both our physical environment and all the situations that affect our lives. He is a good and loving keeper who gives us all we need--including forgiveness, peace, and eternal life--through His Son, Jesus. Even when hard things happen, we can trust that God will work everything out for our good.""Yeah," said Maia thoughtfully. Then a smile spread across her face. "I think we should go to the zoo more often to remind ourselves of that!" –Deborah S. Marett

Of Penguins and Peopleb376cb3e-e56a-4225-8db3-f9ef82ac9d4cFri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Catholics Do (and Don’t) Believe About the Body Did you know Christians have a radical view of the body? While society often swings between two extremes—either dismissing the body as insignificant or idolizing it—Christianity offers a balanced and profound understanding of the unity between body and soul. Fr. Mike, drawing on St. John Paul II&#39;s teachings on the &#39;cult of the body,&#39; explains that while we are called to care for and love our bodies, they are not our ultimate purpose. He says we can get caught up in focusing on health, beauty, and physical perfection. Our bodies are good, destined for redemption, but they should not be the center of our lives. Understanding this teaching can help us honor our bodies as God intended. Want more content like this? Fr. Mike Schmitz introduces the Theology of the Body and invites us to his 4-part series diving deeper into these incredible mysteries. Sign up for the whole series for FREE here: https://www.ascensionpress.com/tobtalk/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Did you know Christians have a radical view of the body? While society often swings between two extremes—either dismissing the body as insignificant or idolizing it—Christianity offers a balanced and profound understanding of the unity between body and soul. Fr. Mike, drawing on St. John Paul II&#39;s teachings on the &#39;cult of the body,&#39; explains that while we are called to care for and love our bodies, they are not our ultimate purpose. He says we can get caught up in focusing on health, beauty, and physical perfection. Our bodies are good, destined for redemption, but they should not be the center of our lives. Understanding this teaching can help us honor our bodies as God intended. Want more content like this? Fr. Mike Schmitz introduces the Theology of the Body and invites us to his 4-part series diving deeper into these incredible mysteries. Sign up for the whole series for FREE here: https://www.ascensionpress.com/tobtalk/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Catholics Do (and Don’t) Believe About the Bodyb396c245-ced9-40cd-a98d-6a31164adc63Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Catholics Do (and Don’t) Believe About the Body Did you know Christians have a radical view of the body? While society often swings between two extremes—either dismissing the body as insignificant or idolizing it—Christianity offers a balanced and profound understanding of the unity between body and soul. Fr. Mike, drawing on St. John Paul II&#39;s teachings on the &#39;cult of the body,&#39; explains that while we are called to care for and love our bodies, they are not our ultimate purpose. He says we can get caught up in focusing on health, beauty, and physical perfection. Our bodies are good, destined for redemption, but they should not be the center of our lives. Understanding this teaching can help us honor our bodies as God intended. Want more content like this? Fr. Mike Schmitz introduces the Theology of the Body and invites us to his 4-part series diving deeper into these incredible mysteries. Sign up for the whole series for FREE here: https://www.ascensionpress.com/tobtalk/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Did you know Christians have a radical view of the body? While society often swings between two extremes—either dismissing the body as insignificant or idolizing it—Christianity offers a balanced and profound understanding of the unity between body and soul. Fr. Mike, drawing on St. John Paul II&#39;s teachings on the &#39;cult of the body,&#39; explains that while we are called to care for and love our bodies, they are not our ultimate purpose. He says we can get caught up in focusing on health, beauty, and physical perfection. Our bodies are good, destined for redemption, but they should not be the center of our lives. Understanding this teaching can help us honor our bodies as God intended. Want more content like this? Fr. Mike Schmitz introduces the Theology of the Body and invites us to his 4-part series diving deeper into these incredible mysteries. Sign up for the whole series for FREE here: https://www.ascensionpress.com/tobtalk/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Catholics Do (and Don’t) Believe About the Body0e2c92c4-cf83-49f5-a275-6b4f552fec76Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#886 - 1 Maccabees 1:10-64 – You're Greek NowThis episode is part 2 in a study of 1 Maccabees and the Intertestamental Period. In this episode, King Antiochus Epiphanes takes Jerusalem and tries by force to make the Jews like everyone else. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-1-youre-greek-now/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of 1 Maccabees and the Intertestamental Period. In this episode, King Antiochus Epiphanes takes Jerusalem and tries by force to make the Jews like everyone else. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-maccabees-1-youre-greek-now/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#886 - 1 Maccabees 1:10-64 – You're Greek Nowfe20a030-7793-4671-811f-1e1fdd494899Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000813https://216.73.216.191/allTags5 Reasons Men Should NOT Get MarriedJohn Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman explore the nature of marriage in our fast-paced hook-up culture and examine why some men (and women) argue that men should avoid marriage. With declining marriage rates and persistently high divorce rates, it's clear that marriage is challenging, leading millions to opt out entirely. We discuss 5 reasons why marriage is difficult for men and why some argue we should abandon this supposedly outdated social construct. But is there truth to these statements? The discussion reveals how these five reasons fall short in helping men live their best lives and uncovers the enduring value of marriage. We also get to answer a question from a listener about how to pray and improve his life after a devastating divorce. ✅ Send us questions that we can answer on the show to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Devin's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DevinSchadt 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 32mins of episode 177 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON FINANCES NOW AVAILABLE. You can get dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 16 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman explore the nature of marriage in our fast-paced hook-up culture and examine why some men (and women) argue that men should avoid marriage. With declining marriage rates and persistently high divorce rates, it's clear that marriage is challenging, leading millions to opt out entirely. We discuss 5 reasons why marriage is difficult for men and why some argue we should abandon this supposedly outdated social construct. But is there truth to these statements? The discussion reveals how these five reasons fall short in helping men live their best lives and uncovers the enduring value of marriage. We also get to answer a question from a listener about how to pray and improve his life after a devastating divorce. ✅ Send us questions that we can answer on the show to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Devin's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DevinSchadt 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 32mins of episode 177 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON FINANCES NOW AVAILABLE. You can get dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! 16 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full5 Reasons Men Should NOT Get Married131fb20c-8442-4942-8d96-a0411f740a9bThu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +00003588https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Anti-Obesity Doctor: If You Don't Exercise, This Is What's Happening To You! Use This Anti-Aging Cure No One Is Talking About! - Gabrielle LyonEveryone's heard that obesity is a global crisis, but what if there is a more dangerous hidden trend ravaging health and robbing years of life?  Dr Gabrielle Lyon is the founder of ‘Muscle-Centric Medicine’, an evidence-based method to improve muscle health, and host of ‘The Dr Gabrielle Lyon Show’. She is also the bestselling author of the book, ‘FOREVER STRONG: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well’.  In this conversation, Dr Gabrielle and Steven discuss topics such as, how weak muscles impact fertility, the truth about cardiovascular training, how Ozempic supports muscle growth, and the relationship between muscle and metabolism.  (00:00) Introduction (02:39) What Does Gabrielle Do for a Living? (04:34) Why Do People Seek Gabrielle’s Help? (05:56) Are Your Solutions Easy to Implement? (09:39) Why We Hesitate to Act on Advice (12:25) How to Support Someone Who Feels Down (15:02) The Importance of This for Your Health (18:03) Stress, Trauma, and Their Impact on Change (22:17) How to Heal from Trauma (25:40) The Best Way to Inspire Change in Others (28:00) Key Lessons from Studying Thousands of Patients (28:58) What Drives Your Passion? (33:41) Common Myths That Hinder Personal Growth (37:34) Signs You’re Moving in the Right Direction (41:12) Strength of Body vs. Strength of Mind (43:53) Ideal Training Based on Age (47:15) Why Exercise Three Times a Week Matters (49:14) Will We Become Like Our Parents? (52:00) Is Muscle More Important than Cardio? (56:00) Only 6% Meet Physical Activity Guidelines (58:03) Societies with Longer, Healthier Lives (59:41) Effective Methods for Losing Belly Fat (01:02:16) The Truth About Ozempic (01:03:43) Medications for Muscle Growth (01:05:03) Does Ozempic Cause Muscle Loss? (01:06:21) Who Uses Ozempic? (01:07:40) Costs of Hormone Replacement and Ozempic (01:09:57) Do Diets Really Work? (01:12:55) Is Gaining Muscle Difficult? (01:13:40) Why Some Struggle to Gain Muscle (01:14:43) Signs of Low Testosterone Levels (01:15:15) How to Naturally Boost Testosterone (01:16:59) Gabrielle’s Fitness Routine (01:21:03) Everyday Tips for Building Muscle (01:23:13) What Is a Realistic Fitness Goal? (01:24:40) Gabrielle’s Current Challenges (01:25:18) Are People Just Making Excuses? (01:29:38) What Would Life Look Like Following Gabrielle’s Advice? (01:34:24) The Connection Between Muscle and Fertility (01:37:04) The Oldest Healthy Person Gabrielle Has Encountered (01:37:51) What Have We Missed Discussing? (01:39:29) Key Insights from Gabrielle’s Book (01:41:59) Surprising Links Between Muscle and Brain Chemistry (01:46:25) What Will Success Look Like in 30 Years? (01:47:13) How Relationships Affect Your Health (01:47:36) Final Question from the Guest Follow Dr Gabrielle:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/yfkQuVZd1Mb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/MrR7L61d1Mb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/PTLCOIIi1Mb  You can purchase Dr Gabrielle’s book, ‘FOREVER STRONG: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/TCDWtdoe1Mb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Sponsors: ZOE: www.zoe.com/daily30 with an exclusive 10% discount on their first order of Daily30+ with the code PODCAST10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone's heard that obesity is a global crisis, but what if there is a more dangerous hidden trend ravaging health and robbing years of life?  Dr Gabrielle Lyon is the founder of ‘Muscle-Centric Medicine’, an evidence-based method to improve muscle health, and host of ‘The Dr Gabrielle Lyon Show’. She is also the bestselling author of the book, ‘FOREVER STRONG: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well’.  In this conversation, Dr Gabrielle and Steven discuss topics such as, how weak muscles impact fertility, the truth about cardiovascular training, how Ozempic supports muscle growth, and the relationship between muscle and metabolism.  (00:00) Introduction (02:39) What Does Gabrielle Do for a Living? (04:34) Why Do People Seek Gabrielle’s Help? (05:56) Are Your Solutions Easy to Implement? (09:39) Why We Hesitate to Act on Advice (12:25) How to Support Someone Who Feels Down (15:02) The Importance of This for Your Health (18:03) Stress, Trauma, and Their Impact on Change (22:17) How to Heal from Trauma (25:40) The Best Way to Inspire Change in Others (28:00) Key Lessons from Studying Thousands of Patients (28:58) What Drives Your Passion? (33:41) Common Myths That Hinder Personal Growth (37:34) Signs You’re Moving in the Right Direction (41:12) Strength of Body vs. Strength of Mind (43:53) Ideal Training Based on Age (47:15) Why Exercise Three Times a Week Matters (49:14) Will We Become Like Our Parents? (52:00) Is Muscle More Important than Cardio? (56:00) Only 6% Meet Physical Activity Guidelines (58:03) Societies with Longer, Healthier Lives (59:41) Effective Methods for Losing Belly Fat (01:02:16) The Truth About Ozempic (01:03:43) Medications for Muscle Growth (01:05:03) Does Ozempic Cause Muscle Loss? (01:06:21) Who Uses Ozempic? (01:07:40) Costs of Hormone Replacement and Ozempic (01:09:57) Do Diets Really Work? (01:12:55) Is Gaining Muscle Difficult? (01:13:40) Why Some Struggle to Gain Muscle (01:14:43) Signs of Low Testosterone Levels (01:15:15) How to Naturally Boost Testosterone (01:16:59) Gabrielle’s Fitness Routine (01:21:03) Everyday Tips for Building Muscle (01:23:13) What Is a Realistic Fitness Goal? (01:24:40) Gabrielle’s Current Challenges (01:25:18) Are People Just Making Excuses? (01:29:38) What Would Life Look Like Following Gabrielle’s Advice? (01:34:24) The Connection Between Muscle and Fertility (01:37:04) The Oldest Healthy Person Gabrielle Has Encountered (01:37:51) What Have We Missed Discussing? (01:39:29) Key Insights from Gabrielle’s Book (01:41:59) Surprising Links Between Muscle and Brain Chemistry (01:46:25) What Will Success Look Like in 30 Years? (01:47:13) How Relationships Affect Your Health (01:47:36) Final Question from the Guest Follow Dr Gabrielle:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/yfkQuVZd1Mb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/MrR7L61d1Mb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/PTLCOIIi1Mb  You can purchase Dr Gabrielle’s book, ‘FOREVER STRONG: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/TCDWtdoe1Mb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Sponsors: ZOE: www.zoe.com/daily30 with an exclusive 10% discount on their first order of Daily30+ with the code PODCAST10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Anti-Obesity Doctor: If You Don't Exercise, This Is What's Happening To You! Use This Anti-Aging Cure No One Is Talking About! - Gabrielle Lyoncb34c353-597c-47a1-af1e-6276193cd5cfThu, 26 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +00006875https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2024) Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2024)3589db91-3207-45b4-9dde-2226a6d90d3bThu, 26 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Love of God (2024) We continue our overview of the Ten Commandments by looking at the two parts: love of God and love of neighbor. Together they form a “coherent whole,” and there is a unity between the two. While the Catechism shows us our obligation to follow the Commandments, it also reminds us that, “What God commands, he makes possible by his grace.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though it may be challenging at times, we are not alone. Jesus is here to help us keep his Commandments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2064-2082. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our overview of the Ten Commandments by looking at the two parts: love of God and love of neighbor. Together they form a “coherent whole,” and there is a unity between the two. While the Catechism shows us our obligation to follow the Commandments, it also reminds us that, “What God commands, he makes possible by his grace.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though it may be challenging at times, we are not alone. Jesus is here to help us keep his Commandments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2064-2082. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 271: Love of God (2024)a6ee5a75-eeaf-4332-9130-8546f4d867a0Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: The Ten Commandments (2024) God reveals himself and his glory through the Ten Commandments. We begin exploring the Ten Commandments as shown in the Catechism and learn about how these laws are not meant to limit us, but set us free from the slavery of sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that the Commandments are truly a gift from God and reflects his love for us. Today’s readings are the Ten Commandments and Catechism paragraphs 2052-2063. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God reveals himself and his glory through the Ten Commandments. We begin exploring the Ten Commandments as shown in the Catechism and learn about how these laws are not meant to limit us, but set us free from the slavery of sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that the Commandments are truly a gift from God and reflects his love for us. Today’s readings are the Ten Commandments and Catechism paragraphs 2052-2063. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 270: The Ten Commandments (2024)eb6e0150-8a46-44cf-96a7-84acdbcae65eThu, 26 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Love of God (2024) We continue our overview of the Ten Commandments by looking at the two parts: love of God and love of neighbor. Together they form a “coherent whole,” and there is a unity between the two. While the Catechism shows us our obligation to follow the Commandments, it also reminds us that, “What God commands, he makes possible by his grace.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though it may be challenging at times, we are not alone. Jesus is here to help us keep his Commandments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2064-2082. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our overview of the Ten Commandments by looking at the two parts: love of God and love of neighbor. Together they form a “coherent whole,” and there is a unity between the two. While the Catechism shows us our obligation to follow the Commandments, it also reminds us that, “What God commands, he makes possible by his grace.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though it may be challenging at times, we are not alone. Jesus is here to help us keep his Commandments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2064-2082. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 271: Love of God (2024)9342f1f2-ba7e-4106-aadb-304181259a76Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: The Ten Commandments (2024) God reveals himself and his glory through the Ten Commandments. We begin exploring the Ten Commandments as shown in the Catechism and learn about how these laws are not meant to limit us, but set us free from the slavery of sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that the Commandments are truly a gift from God and reflects his love for us. Today’s readings are the Ten Commandments and Catechism paragraphs 2052-2063. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God reveals himself and his glory through the Ten Commandments. We begin exploring the Ten Commandments as shown in the Catechism and learn about how these laws are not meant to limit us, but set us free from the slavery of sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that the Commandments are truly a gift from God and reflects his love for us. Today’s readings are the Ten Commandments and Catechism paragraphs 2052-2063. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 270: The Ten Commandments (2024)98665c69-149d-4894-8ed1-996bfea0f097Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2024) Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2024)33895011-ba63-4104-b775-c6a8243f945aThu, 26 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2024) Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2024)8a4a8bfb-b22d-4366-a8c8-647d26da8d42Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2024) Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2024)13021de1-d452-4ac8-bf72-d04195b04435Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Transformed Grandpa"You're so funny!" Shiloh laughed as his grandpa juggled three strawberries then caught one in his mouth. "Was he always like this, Dad?"The two men looked at each other before Grandpa shook his head. "I wasn't a very good person when your dad was growing up."Shiloh turned to his dad, expecting him to argue and say that Grandpa was just being humble. Dad didn't speak up though, just continued pouring cream into the bowl in front of him."The way that I was, and the way that I changed…" Grandpa handed Shiloh a strawberry. "It shows the power of God and how He can change anyone." Grandpa looked to Shiloh's dad, who was holding a whisk. "Look in that bowl, Shiloh."He did, and he saw a whole lot of liquid. It looked like milk, but thicker."Start mixing," Grandpa told Dad. He put a hand on Shiloh's shoulder as Dad began whisking the liquid. "Once I trusted in Jesus to save me, I started to see that I needed to change my life. I saw all the things I was doing that were really selfish and how your dad needed me to be better."Shiloh frowned. "You've always been nice to me. I only remember you being funny and kind and a good guy.""Thank you." Grandpa chuckled. "I don't know if that's necessarily true, but thank you. It's all because of God." Grandpa pointed to the bowl in front of Dad. "Look at that!"Shiloh looked and saw that the cream in the bowl was now thick and fluffy."Your dad transformed that cream into something else completely," Grandpa said. "Pouring liquid cream over these strawberries wouldn't be any good, but just wait until he serves them with that whipped cream after dinner--you're going to love it! And through the power of the Holy Spirit, who came into my life when I trusted in Jesus, God transformed me and made me into something different altogether. I feel bad that your dad only knew a worse version of me when he was young, but I'm thankful that God showed me grace."Dad put an arm around Grandpa. "He shows grace to all of us." –Emily Acker

"You're so funny!" Shiloh laughed as his grandpa juggled three strawberries then caught one in his mouth. "Was he always like this, Dad?"The two men looked at each other before Grandpa shook his head. "I wasn't a very good person when your dad was growing up."Shiloh turned to his dad, expecting him to argue and say that Grandpa was just being humble. Dad didn't speak up though, just continued pouring cream into the bowl in front of him."The way that I was, and the way that I changed…" Grandpa handed Shiloh a strawberry. "It shows the power of God and how He can change anyone." Grandpa looked to Shiloh's dad, who was holding a whisk. "Look in that bowl, Shiloh."He did, and he saw a whole lot of liquid. It looked like milk, but thicker."Start mixing," Grandpa told Dad. He put a hand on Shiloh's shoulder as Dad began whisking the liquid. "Once I trusted in Jesus to save me, I started to see that I needed to change my life. I saw all the things I was doing that were really selfish and how your dad needed me to be better."Shiloh frowned. "You've always been nice to me. I only remember you being funny and kind and a good guy.""Thank you." Grandpa chuckled. "I don't know if that's necessarily true, but thank you. It's all because of God." Grandpa pointed to the bowl in front of Dad. "Look at that!"Shiloh looked and saw that the cream in the bowl was now thick and fluffy."Your dad transformed that cream into something else completely," Grandpa said. "Pouring liquid cream over these strawberries wouldn't be any good, but just wait until he serves them with that whipped cream after dinner--you're going to love it! And through the power of the Holy Spirit, who came into my life when I trusted in Jesus, God transformed me and made me into something different altogether. I feel bad that your dad only knew a worse version of me when he was young, but I'm thankful that God showed me grace."Dad put an arm around Grandpa. "He shows grace to all of us." –Emily Acker

God Transformed Grandpab836beb5-db84-49d7-823a-27fe31c0f9b1Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Transformed Grandpa"You're so funny!" Shiloh laughed as his grandpa juggled three strawberries then caught one in his mouth. "Was he always like this, Dad?"The two men looked at each other before Grandpa shook his head. "I wasn't a very good person when your dad was growing up."Shiloh turned to his dad, expecting him to argue and say that Grandpa was just being humble. Dad didn't speak up though, just continued pouring cream into the bowl in front of him."The way that I was, and the way that I changed…" Grandpa handed Shiloh a strawberry. "It shows the power of God and how He can change anyone." Grandpa looked to Shiloh's dad, who was holding a whisk. "Look in that bowl, Shiloh."He did, and he saw a whole lot of liquid. It looked like milk, but thicker."Start mixing," Grandpa told Dad. He put a hand on Shiloh's shoulder as Dad began whisking the liquid. "Once I trusted in Jesus to save me, I started to see that I needed to change my life. I saw all the things I was doing that were really selfish and how your dad needed me to be better."Shiloh frowned. "You've always been nice to me. I only remember you being funny and kind and a good guy.""Thank you." Grandpa chuckled. "I don't know if that's necessarily true, but thank you. It's all because of God." Grandpa pointed to the bowl in front of Dad. "Look at that!"Shiloh looked and saw that the cream in the bowl was now thick and fluffy."Your dad transformed that cream into something else completely," Grandpa said. "Pouring liquid cream over these strawberries wouldn't be any good, but just wait until he serves them with that whipped cream after dinner--you're going to love it! And through the power of the Holy Spirit, who came into my life when I trusted in Jesus, God transformed me and made me into something different altogether. I feel bad that your dad only knew a worse version of me when he was young, but I'm thankful that God showed me grace."Dad put an arm around Grandpa. "He shows grace to all of us." –Emily Acker

"You're so funny!" Shiloh laughed as his grandpa juggled three strawberries then caught one in his mouth. "Was he always like this, Dad?"The two men looked at each other before Grandpa shook his head. "I wasn't a very good person when your dad was growing up."Shiloh turned to his dad, expecting him to argue and say that Grandpa was just being humble. Dad didn't speak up though, just continued pouring cream into the bowl in front of him."The way that I was, and the way that I changed…" Grandpa handed Shiloh a strawberry. "It shows the power of God and how He can change anyone." Grandpa looked to Shiloh's dad, who was holding a whisk. "Look in that bowl, Shiloh."He did, and he saw a whole lot of liquid. It looked like milk, but thicker."Start mixing," Grandpa told Dad. He put a hand on Shiloh's shoulder as Dad began whisking the liquid. "Once I trusted in Jesus to save me, I started to see that I needed to change my life. I saw all the things I was doing that were really selfish and how your dad needed me to be better."Shiloh frowned. "You've always been nice to me. I only remember you being funny and kind and a good guy.""Thank you." Grandpa chuckled. "I don't know if that's necessarily true, but thank you. It's all because of God." Grandpa pointed to the bowl in front of Dad. "Look at that!"Shiloh looked and saw that the cream in the bowl was now thick and fluffy."Your dad transformed that cream into something else completely," Grandpa said. "Pouring liquid cream over these strawberries wouldn't be any good, but just wait until he serves them with that whipped cream after dinner--you're going to love it! And through the power of the Holy Spirit, who came into my life when I trusted in Jesus, God transformed me and made me into something different altogether. I feel bad that your dad only knew a worse version of me when he was young, but I'm thankful that God showed me grace."Dad put an arm around Grandpa. "He shows grace to all of us." –Emily Acker

God Transformed Grandpa35eb6495-ec19-4715-a89b-392ec889568fThu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2-Case #12- Awakened Pt-2Gloria seeks help from Father Martins as her personality continues to shift.

Gloria seeks help from Father Martins as her personality continues to shift.

fullS2-Case #12- Awakened Pt-26e4d352f-8143-4912-91e4-979a623e73d3Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:10:04 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#346: How Great Thou Art - Melodies of Faith part 3Today,  we explore the powerful hymn, "How Great Thou Art." Together, we'll dive into the inspiring story of Pastor Karl Boberg, who was moved to write the original poem after experiencing a fierce storm in the Swedish countryside. We'll discover how this poem evolved into the beloved hymn we know today, thanks to the teamwork of believers across the world. We encourage the kids to marvel at God’s creation this week and see how it reminds them of His greatness.  Take a moment this week and listen to this hymn with them. It's a popular one so you can search it online, Youtube, or Spotify and listen for free.  Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------ To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today,  we explore the powerful hymn, "How Great Thou Art." Together, we'll dive into the inspiring story of Pastor Karl Boberg, who was moved to write the original poem after experiencing a fierce storm in the Swedish countryside. We'll discover how this poem evolved into the beloved hymn we know today, thanks to the teamwork of believers across the world. We encourage the kids to marvel at God’s creation this week and see how it reminds them of His greatness.  Take a moment this week and listen to this hymn with them. It's a popular one so you can search it online, Youtube, or Spotify and listen for free.  Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------ To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#346: How Great Thou Art - Melodies of Faith part 32b14ed58-69d7-4a6f-b573-84598e01a706Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000577https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2024) Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2024)e6dffcb2-5f72-44b8-90e6-c7ebeeb02295Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: Our Missionary Witness (2024) The Church’s mission of evangelization depends on the faithful witness of her members. Christian goodness and fidelity authenticate the Gospel. As Fr. Mike relates, people are attracted to admirable but everyday Christian witnesses. Through such lives of quiet holiness, the Church is built up and brought to greater fullness. This episode closes with a few summary “nuggets” about the moral life in the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2044-2051. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church’s mission of evangelization depends on the faithful witness of her members. Christian goodness and fidelity authenticate the Gospel. As Fr. Mike relates, people are attracted to admirable but everyday Christian witnesses. Through such lives of quiet holiness, the Church is built up and brought to greater fullness. This episode closes with a few summary “nuggets” about the moral life in the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2044-2051. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 269: Our Missionary Witness (2024)63403b97-b7b6-4f9a-b3bd-709a4cc10846Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: Our Missionary Witness (2024) The Church’s mission of evangelization depends on the faithful witness of her members. Christian goodness and fidelity authenticate the Gospel. As Fr. Mike relates, people are attracted to admirable but everyday Christian witnesses. Through such lives of quiet holiness, the Church is built up and brought to greater fullness. This episode closes with a few summary “nuggets” about the moral life in the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2044-2051. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church’s mission of evangelization depends on the faithful witness of her members. Christian goodness and fidelity authenticate the Gospel. As Fr. Mike relates, people are attracted to admirable but everyday Christian witnesses. Through such lives of quiet holiness, the Church is built up and brought to greater fullness. This episode closes with a few summary “nuggets” about the moral life in the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2044-2051. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 269: Our Missionary Witness (2024)d9c3a133-7605-45b2-9ba4-02a25b1e6a62Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2024) Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2024)122f7cb2-bb66-4710-b91c-8a73247f59d4Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2024) Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2024)e70b0ae6-419e-4bf9-b489-9bc69ae7809cWed, 25 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2024) Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2024)03e53296-269f-4113-a5c9-0841b77d333eWed, 25 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTurn It On"What time was it when you put dinner in the oven, Dad?" asked Liam. "I'm hungry! It seems like we've been waiting a long time for that lasagna to be ready, but I don't even smell it yet.""I don't either," said Dad. He glanced at his watch. "The recipe said it would need to bake about an hour." Dad got up and went to the kitchen. "Oh no!" he exclaimed. "The button on the oven must have gotten stuck again--the oven didn't turn on! Looks like dinner won't be ready for a while.""But Dad, I'm starving!" groaned Liam."I'm sorry. Let's have an apple while we wait." They each chose a shiny red apple. "This reminds me of what Pastor Grey said at church last week," Dad remarked as he and Liam bit into their apples. "Do you remember what he told us?" Liam nodded. "He said we often take in God's Word, but we don't apply it to our lives. But what's that got to do with the oven and our lasagna?""Well, we learn about God by going to church and reading the Bible. God's Word tells us how amazing He is and how we can have a relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus, who died and rose again to save us from sin. It also tells us how to live as His people so others can see His love in our lives. But if we hear what the Bible says but don't put it into practice, it's like we don't turn God's truth on in our lives. The knowledge just sits there--cold, like our lasagna. We need to do what the Bible says. The first thing we must do is trust in Jesus so He can fill our lives with His peace, love, and joy. Otherwise we're left--""Hungry," Liam finished with a frown. "Like I am now!""Spiritually hungry," said Dad. "And we can't continue to put God's words into practice by being kind and loving and unselfish toward others when we're spiritually hungry.""Yeah," said Liam. "I have trouble doing those things when I'm physically hungry!"Dad laughed. "Then it's a good thing I can smell the lasagna cooking!" –Nance E. Keyes

"What time was it when you put dinner in the oven, Dad?" asked Liam. "I'm hungry! It seems like we've been waiting a long time for that lasagna to be ready, but I don't even smell it yet.""I don't either," said Dad. He glanced at his watch. "The recipe said it would need to bake about an hour." Dad got up and went to the kitchen. "Oh no!" he exclaimed. "The button on the oven must have gotten stuck again--the oven didn't turn on! Looks like dinner won't be ready for a while.""But Dad, I'm starving!" groaned Liam."I'm sorry. Let's have an apple while we wait." They each chose a shiny red apple. "This reminds me of what Pastor Grey said at church last week," Dad remarked as he and Liam bit into their apples. "Do you remember what he told us?" Liam nodded. "He said we often take in God's Word, but we don't apply it to our lives. But what's that got to do with the oven and our lasagna?""Well, we learn about God by going to church and reading the Bible. God's Word tells us how amazing He is and how we can have a relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus, who died and rose again to save us from sin. It also tells us how to live as His people so others can see His love in our lives. But if we hear what the Bible says but don't put it into practice, it's like we don't turn God's truth on in our lives. The knowledge just sits there--cold, like our lasagna. We need to do what the Bible says. The first thing we must do is trust in Jesus so He can fill our lives with His peace, love, and joy. Otherwise we're left--""Hungry," Liam finished with a frown. "Like I am now!""Spiritually hungry," said Dad. "And we can't continue to put God's words into practice by being kind and loving and unselfish toward others when we're spiritually hungry.""Yeah," said Liam. "I have trouble doing those things when I'm physically hungry!"Dad laughed. "Then it's a good thing I can smell the lasagna cooking!" –Nance E. Keyes

Turn It Onb01da85e-20a7-46df-973c-edbbc8233a19Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTurn It On"What time was it when you put dinner in the oven, Dad?" asked Liam. "I'm hungry! It seems like we've been waiting a long time for that lasagna to be ready, but I don't even smell it yet.""I don't either," said Dad. He glanced at his watch. "The recipe said it would need to bake about an hour." Dad got up and went to the kitchen. "Oh no!" he exclaimed. "The button on the oven must have gotten stuck again--the oven didn't turn on! Looks like dinner won't be ready for a while.""But Dad, I'm starving!" groaned Liam."I'm sorry. Let's have an apple while we wait." They each chose a shiny red apple. "This reminds me of what Pastor Grey said at church last week," Dad remarked as he and Liam bit into their apples. "Do you remember what he told us?" Liam nodded. "He said we often take in God's Word, but we don't apply it to our lives. But what's that got to do with the oven and our lasagna?""Well, we learn about God by going to church and reading the Bible. God's Word tells us how amazing He is and how we can have a relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus, who died and rose again to save us from sin. It also tells us how to live as His people so others can see His love in our lives. But if we hear what the Bible says but don't put it into practice, it's like we don't turn God's truth on in our lives. The knowledge just sits there--cold, like our lasagna. We need to do what the Bible says. The first thing we must do is trust in Jesus so He can fill our lives with His peace, love, and joy. Otherwise we're left--""Hungry," Liam finished with a frown. "Like I am now!""Spiritually hungry," said Dad. "And we can't continue to put God's words into practice by being kind and loving and unselfish toward others when we're spiritually hungry.""Yeah," said Liam. "I have trouble doing those things when I'm physically hungry!"Dad laughed. "Then it's a good thing I can smell the lasagna cooking!" –Nance E. Keyes

"What time was it when you put dinner in the oven, Dad?" asked Liam. "I'm hungry! It seems like we've been waiting a long time for that lasagna to be ready, but I don't even smell it yet.""I don't either," said Dad. He glanced at his watch. "The recipe said it would need to bake about an hour." Dad got up and went to the kitchen. "Oh no!" he exclaimed. "The button on the oven must have gotten stuck again--the oven didn't turn on! Looks like dinner won't be ready for a while.""But Dad, I'm starving!" groaned Liam."I'm sorry. Let's have an apple while we wait." They each chose a shiny red apple. "This reminds me of what Pastor Grey said at church last week," Dad remarked as he and Liam bit into their apples. "Do you remember what he told us?" Liam nodded. "He said we often take in God's Word, but we don't apply it to our lives. But what's that got to do with the oven and our lasagna?""Well, we learn about God by going to church and reading the Bible. God's Word tells us how amazing He is and how we can have a relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus, who died and rose again to save us from sin. It also tells us how to live as His people so others can see His love in our lives. But if we hear what the Bible says but don't put it into practice, it's like we don't turn God's truth on in our lives. The knowledge just sits there--cold, like our lasagna. We need to do what the Bible says. The first thing we must do is trust in Jesus so He can fill our lives with His peace, love, and joy. Otherwise we're left--""Hungry," Liam finished with a frown. "Like I am now!""Spiritually hungry," said Dad. "And we can't continue to put God's words into practice by being kind and loving and unselfish toward others when we're spiritually hungry.""Yeah," said Liam. "I have trouble doing those things when I'm physically hungry!"Dad laughed. "Then it's a good thing I can smell the lasagna cooking!" –Nance E. Keyes

Turn It On64426097-c0e0-4240-a9ac-2d46bf0332fbWed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2024)dc26a10f-2203-42ad-b239-954c2cb595f3Tue, 24 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: The Precepts of the Church (2024) God has given the Church his law as “the way of life and truth.” We, therefore, have the right to be taught and guided while maintaining a spirit of docility in love. In this, Fr. Mike reminds us that the Church is our caring mother. Her care extends into the five precepts of the Church, those laws establishing the very minimum needed to remain an active member of the Body of Christ. These have to do with attending Mass, receiving the sacraments, fasting, and providing for the needs of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2037-2043. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God has given the Church his law as “the way of life and truth.” We, therefore, have the right to be taught and guided while maintaining a spirit of docility in love. In this, Fr. Mike reminds us that the Church is our caring mother. Her care extends into the five precepts of the Church, those laws establishing the very minimum needed to remain an active member of the Body of Christ. These have to do with attending Mass, receiving the sacraments, fasting, and providing for the needs of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2037-2043. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 268: The Precepts of the Church (2024)613dbc63-2ba3-492b-a061-7049d41c2830Tue, 24 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: The Precepts of the Church (2024) God has given the Church his law as “the way of life and truth.” We, therefore, have the right to be taught and guided while maintaining a spirit of docility in love. In this, Fr. Mike reminds us that the Church is our caring mother. Her care extends into the five precepts of the Church, those laws establishing the very minimum needed to remain an active member of the Body of Christ. These have to do with attending Mass, receiving the sacraments, fasting, and providing for the needs of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2037-2043. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God has given the Church his law as “the way of life and truth.” We, therefore, have the right to be taught and guided while maintaining a spirit of docility in love. In this, Fr. Mike reminds us that the Church is our caring mother. Her care extends into the five precepts of the Church, those laws establishing the very minimum needed to remain an active member of the Body of Christ. These have to do with attending Mass, receiving the sacraments, fasting, and providing for the needs of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2037-2043. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 268: The Precepts of the Church (2024)d17b21a1-ecd8-4b98-8b20-4f7c4f3902d9Tue, 24 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2024)4059dca7-8612-4c50-bb43-a19709558c97Tue, 24 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2024)dd44acc3-9371-4a43-bc48-1d86e8cd828eTue, 24 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2024)2d83078c-6ff4-4ec8-8b98-53b902677358Tue, 24 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChomper Trouble"Why do we have to get rid of Chomper?" Owen asked his dad. "He's so much fun!""I know you like having a pet goat, Owen, but he's cost us quite a bundle with all the mischief he's gotten into," said Dad.Owen knew that was true. Their two sheep just ate grass, but the goat preferred the neighbors' flowers and shrubs. He'd also eaten two apple tree saplings Dad had planted. They tried to keep Chomper tied up, but he always got loose. They penned him in, but sooner or later, the clever goat managed to get out."Come see what he did today," said Dad. Owen followed his dad over to where a dozen wooden boards had been pulled from the side of the toolshed. Several chewed pieces lay scattered on the ground."Chomper does get into trouble a lot," admitted Owen. "But he's so smart!""He's definitely clever," said Dad. "But that's also what gets him into trouble. Goats can be useful and a lot of fun, but they have a well-earned reputation for making life difficult for their owners."Owen sighed. "I guess so." As they walked toward the house, Dad spoke up. "You know, people can be a lot like Chomper--clever and a lot of fun, but always getting into trouble."Owen bit his lip, knowing Dad was talking about him. He often got in trouble at school for disrupting class and getting other kids to go along with his antics."Being smart, entertaining, and outgoing are good qualities," Dad continued. "They're part of who God created you to be, Owen. But you have to be careful not to let them cause you to lead others in doing wrong things.""I know," said Owen. "I'll work on that." "You don't have to do it alone," Dad said. "We all do selfish things sometimes and make life difficult for those around us, but Jesus promises to help us follow His example of love. He loves us so much that He died to save us, and He'll help us use the good qualities He's given us to show that kind of love to others."Owen smiled. "That's good, because I want to remind people of Jesus, not Chomper!" –Lorna B. Marlowe

"Why do we have to get rid of Chomper?" Owen asked his dad. "He's so much fun!""I know you like having a pet goat, Owen, but he's cost us quite a bundle with all the mischief he's gotten into," said Dad.Owen knew that was true. Their two sheep just ate grass, but the goat preferred the neighbors' flowers and shrubs. He'd also eaten two apple tree saplings Dad had planted. They tried to keep Chomper tied up, but he always got loose. They penned him in, but sooner or later, the clever goat managed to get out."Come see what he did today," said Dad. Owen followed his dad over to where a dozen wooden boards had been pulled from the side of the toolshed. Several chewed pieces lay scattered on the ground."Chomper does get into trouble a lot," admitted Owen. "But he's so smart!""He's definitely clever," said Dad. "But that's also what gets him into trouble. Goats can be useful and a lot of fun, but they have a well-earned reputation for making life difficult for their owners."Owen sighed. "I guess so." As they walked toward the house, Dad spoke up. "You know, people can be a lot like Chomper--clever and a lot of fun, but always getting into trouble."Owen bit his lip, knowing Dad was talking about him. He often got in trouble at school for disrupting class and getting other kids to go along with his antics."Being smart, entertaining, and outgoing are good qualities," Dad continued. "They're part of who God created you to be, Owen. But you have to be careful not to let them cause you to lead others in doing wrong things.""I know," said Owen. "I'll work on that." "You don't have to do it alone," Dad said. "We all do selfish things sometimes and make life difficult for those around us, but Jesus promises to help us follow His example of love. He loves us so much that He died to save us, and He'll help us use the good qualities He's given us to show that kind of love to others."Owen smiled. "That's good, because I want to remind people of Jesus, not Chomper!" –Lorna B. Marlowe

Chomper Trouble251aa2aa-3b3e-49a2-8c4c-969d0e502418Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChomper Trouble"Why do we have to get rid of Chomper?" Owen asked his dad. "He's so much fun!""I know you like having a pet goat, Owen, but he's cost us quite a bundle with all the mischief he's gotten into," said Dad.Owen knew that was true. Their two sheep just ate grass, but the goat preferred the neighbors' flowers and shrubs. He'd also eaten two apple tree saplings Dad had planted. They tried to keep Chomper tied up, but he always got loose. They penned him in, but sooner or later, the clever goat managed to get out."Come see what he did today," said Dad. Owen followed his dad over to where a dozen wooden boards had been pulled from the side of the toolshed. Several chewed pieces lay scattered on the ground."Chomper does get into trouble a lot," admitted Owen. "But he's so smart!""He's definitely clever," said Dad. "But that's also what gets him into trouble. Goats can be useful and a lot of fun, but they have a well-earned reputation for making life difficult for their owners."Owen sighed. "I guess so." As they walked toward the house, Dad spoke up. "You know, people can be a lot like Chomper--clever and a lot of fun, but always getting into trouble."Owen bit his lip, knowing Dad was talking about him. He often got in trouble at school for disrupting class and getting other kids to go along with his antics."Being smart, entertaining, and outgoing are good qualities," Dad continued. "They're part of who God created you to be, Owen. But you have to be careful not to let them cause you to lead others in doing wrong things.""I know," said Owen. "I'll work on that." "You don't have to do it alone," Dad said. "We all do selfish things sometimes and make life difficult for those around us, but Jesus promises to help us follow His example of love. He loves us so much that He died to save us, and He'll help us use the good qualities He's given us to show that kind of love to others."Owen smiled. "That's good, because I want to remind people of Jesus, not Chomper!" –Lorna B. Marlowe

"Why do we have to get rid of Chomper?" Owen asked his dad. "He's so much fun!""I know you like having a pet goat, Owen, but he's cost us quite a bundle with all the mischief he's gotten into," said Dad.Owen knew that was true. Their two sheep just ate grass, but the goat preferred the neighbors' flowers and shrubs. He'd also eaten two apple tree saplings Dad had planted. They tried to keep Chomper tied up, but he always got loose. They penned him in, but sooner or later, the clever goat managed to get out."Come see what he did today," said Dad. Owen followed his dad over to where a dozen wooden boards had been pulled from the side of the toolshed. Several chewed pieces lay scattered on the ground."Chomper does get into trouble a lot," admitted Owen. "But he's so smart!""He's definitely clever," said Dad. "But that's also what gets him into trouble. Goats can be useful and a lot of fun, but they have a well-earned reputation for making life difficult for their owners."Owen sighed. "I guess so." As they walked toward the house, Dad spoke up. "You know, people can be a lot like Chomper--clever and a lot of fun, but always getting into trouble."Owen bit his lip, knowing Dad was talking about him. He often got in trouble at school for disrupting class and getting other kids to go along with his antics."Being smart, entertaining, and outgoing are good qualities," Dad continued. "They're part of who God created you to be, Owen. But you have to be careful not to let them cause you to lead others in doing wrong things.""I know," said Owen. "I'll work on that." "You don't have to do it alone," Dad said. "We all do selfish things sometimes and make life difficult for those around us, but Jesus promises to help us follow His example of love. He loves us so much that He died to save us, and He'll help us use the good qualities He's given us to show that kind of love to others."Owen smiled. "That's good, because I want to remind people of Jesus, not Chomper!" –Lorna B. Marlowe

Chomper Trouble493d4755-d811-40cc-a8cd-7328214a63eeTue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHumility Part 6 - CompariSINComparison is the thief of joy. Even if we men don't speak our comparisons out loud very often, they still destroy our joy and happiness in life. They take a gift of God that is so good, and make us so terribly unhappy about it. Join me in this episode as I walk through the danger of comparisons and how to steal your joy back. Imagine a kid with a scoop of icecream who just watched another child walk by with three scoops. It takes a lot of work to not lose that joy. But, by the grace of God, you can beat comparisons. Oh, and comparisons are actually a sneaky form of pride. As if pride wasn't already sneaky enough. If you have not listened to Part 1 (at least) first, please start there. I'm building on a discussion that has already started. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

Comparison is the thief of joy. Even if we men don't speak our comparisons out loud very often, they still destroy our joy and happiness in life. They take a gift of God that is so good, and make us so terribly unhappy about it. Join me in this episode as I walk through the danger of comparisons and how to steal your joy back. Imagine a kid with a scoop of icecream who just watched another child walk by with three scoops. It takes a lot of work to not lose that joy. But, by the grace of God, you can beat comparisons. Oh, and comparisons are actually a sneaky form of pride. As if pride wasn't already sneaky enough. If you have not listened to Part 1 (at least) first, please start there. I'm building on a discussion that has already started. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullHumility Part 6 - CompariSINbb396d46-40f1-4b43-8e50-8e721a34a63eMon, 23 Sep 2024 23:26:26 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Anti-Woke Expert: “USA & UK Are Brainwashed!”Is wokeness choking free speech? Konstantin Kisin takes us inside what he sees as the battle for the future of the West world.  Konstantin Kisin is a Russian-British satirist and co-host of the podcast TRIGGERnometry. He is also the best-selling author of the book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’.  In this conversation, Konstantin and Steven discuss topics such as, how wokeness has lost true meaning, the dangers of a victim mindset, the real reason men are struggling, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.  (00:00) Intro (01:38) Who Is Konstantin Kisin? (05:49) The Threat Coming To The Western World (07:33) Are You Politically Affiliated To The Left Or Right? (10:07) People Use Politics Labelling As A Weapon (12:16) What Is Wokeism? (16:48) How Victimhood Has Become Self-Harm (20:44) Stereotype Threat (28:49) The Need for Role Models (30:05) The Impact Of Your Name On A Job Application (33:34) Gen Z vs Millennials (34:29) Are You Hopeful For Gen Zs? (36:31) The World Is Heading In The Wrong Direction (37:07) Countries Debt And Who Will Impact The Next Generation (39:44) Who's Brainwashing Us? (41:59) What Is Marxism & Does It Work At A Society Level? (47:22) The Division In The West (53:25) How Do We Stop This Division? (55:51) What's The Impact Of An Agnostic Society? (01:59:44) Andrew Tate Is The Symptom Of Our Society Problems (01:01:36) Why Men Love Combat Sports (01:03:52) The Solution For Men's Issues (01:05:13) Is The Woke Culture Putting Men In This Situation? (01:09:32) We Need To Call Men Back In (01:11:02) The Free Speech Movement (01:17:57) Freedom Of Speech But Not Of Reach, Is It The Best Solution? (01:19:08) Will The West Be Dominant In The Next 10 Years? (01:20:11) What If China Or Russia Become The World Power? (01:23:33) Getting Arrested For Stuff Posted On Social Media (01:26:43) Does The US Election Matter? (01:27:10) The US Candidates And The Woke Culture (01:31:11) Taxing Rich People More (01:35:20) The Immigration Situation In The US (01:37:41) What's The Harm Of Immigration? (01:40:34) Are People Crossing The Borders Statistically Causing More Crime? (01:49:50) Trade-Off Denialism (01:51:53) The Solution For Climate Change Follow Konstantin:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/9dEAmZfnZMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/zxPCajjnZMb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/rFcxrQlnZMb  You can purchase Konstantin’s book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’, here: https://amzn.to/3Twr6jX  You can purchase Konstantin’s book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/S5EFJ7cnZMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Sponsors: Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is wokeness choking free speech? Konstantin Kisin takes us inside what he sees as the battle for the future of the West world.  Konstantin Kisin is a Russian-British satirist and co-host of the podcast TRIGGERnometry. He is also the best-selling author of the book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’.  In this conversation, Konstantin and Steven discuss topics such as, how wokeness has lost true meaning, the dangers of a victim mindset, the real reason men are struggling, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.  (00:00) Intro (01:38) Who Is Konstantin Kisin? (05:49) The Threat Coming To The Western World (07:33) Are You Politically Affiliated To The Left Or Right? (10:07) People Use Politics Labelling As A Weapon (12:16) What Is Wokeism? (16:48) How Victimhood Has Become Self-Harm (20:44) Stereotype Threat (28:49) The Need for Role Models (30:05) The Impact Of Your Name On A Job Application (33:34) Gen Z vs Millennials (34:29) Are You Hopeful For Gen Zs? (36:31) The World Is Heading In The Wrong Direction (37:07) Countries Debt And Who Will Impact The Next Generation (39:44) Who's Brainwashing Us? (41:59) What Is Marxism & Does It Work At A Society Level? (47:22) The Division In The West (53:25) How Do We Stop This Division? (55:51) What's The Impact Of An Agnostic Society? (01:59:44) Andrew Tate Is The Symptom Of Our Society Problems (01:01:36) Why Men Love Combat Sports (01:03:52) The Solution For Men's Issues (01:05:13) Is The Woke Culture Putting Men In This Situation? (01:09:32) We Need To Call Men Back In (01:11:02) The Free Speech Movement (01:17:57) Freedom Of Speech But Not Of Reach, Is It The Best Solution? (01:19:08) Will The West Be Dominant In The Next 10 Years? (01:20:11) What If China Or Russia Become The World Power? (01:23:33) Getting Arrested For Stuff Posted On Social Media (01:26:43) Does The US Election Matter? (01:27:10) The US Candidates And The Woke Culture (01:31:11) Taxing Rich People More (01:35:20) The Immigration Situation In The US (01:37:41) What's The Harm Of Immigration? (01:40:34) Are People Crossing The Borders Statistically Causing More Crime? (01:49:50) Trade-Off Denialism (01:51:53) The Solution For Climate Change Follow Konstantin:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/9dEAmZfnZMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/zxPCajjnZMb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/rFcxrQlnZMb  You can purchase Konstantin’s book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’, here: https://amzn.to/3Twr6jX  You can purchase Konstantin’s book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/S5EFJ7cnZMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Sponsors: Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Anti-Woke Expert: “USA & UK Are Brainwashed!”efdf715b-2ef4-4929-9b3b-c9d9fb3aa41eMon, 23 Sep 2024 07:40:00 +00007124https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) As we continue through this year-long journey Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you&#39;re at in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue through this year-long journey Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you&#39;re at in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)c30a6865-4533-47a6-a752-978a9d4ad7d8Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)81dbe620-4977-496d-a113-f237fbb91221Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2024)b9d0268f-11c8-47dd-8207-96e1b7127b4aMon, 23 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: The Church as Mother and Teacher (2024) “The moral life is spiritual worship,” says the Catechism. From the Church, we receive moral guidance, with the Magisterium safeguarding and passing down authentic Christian moral teaching through the generations. This teaching reminds us who we are and how we should be, though it may sometimes deeply challenge us. In its prophetic role, Fr. Mike tells us, “the Church must both console and convict.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2030-2036. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“The moral life is spiritual worship,” says the Catechism. From the Church, we receive moral guidance, with the Magisterium safeguarding and passing down authentic Christian moral teaching through the generations. This teaching reminds us who we are and how we should be, though it may sometimes deeply challenge us. In its prophetic role, Fr. Mike tells us, “the Church must both console and convict.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2030-2036. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 267: The Church as Mother and Teacher (2024)e7cb1f6c-7cc3-4b8a-87ec-4d25de351e28Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: The Church as Mother and Teacher (2024) “The moral life is spiritual worship,” says the Catechism. From the Church, we receive moral guidance, with the Magisterium safeguarding and passing down authentic Christian moral teaching through the generations. This teaching reminds us who we are and how we should be, though it may sometimes deeply challenge us. In its prophetic role, Fr. Mike tells us, “the Church must both console and convict.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2030-2036. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“The moral life is spiritual worship,” says the Catechism. From the Church, we receive moral guidance, with the Magisterium safeguarding and passing down authentic Christian moral teaching through the generations. This teaching reminds us who we are and how we should be, though it may sometimes deeply challenge us. In its prophetic role, Fr. Mike tells us, “the Church must both console and convict.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2030-2036. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 267: The Church as Mother and Teacher (2024)2bc0b0aa-f132-4b8b-887b-4dfafb14c655Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)41697947-be54-45f2-ad9a-0b302e1216fcMon, 23 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2024)c1a5eb54-d8bc-4369-aca5-b1171da108f2Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) As we continue through this year-long journey Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you&#39;re at in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue through this year-long journey Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you&#39;re at in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)30ad2501-d4a0-4e72-9047-6347d99e07eeMon, 23 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) As we continue through this year-long journey Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you&#39;re at in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue through this year-long journey Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you&#39;re at in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)63c51d32-cade-44c6-8800-3988cce585d9Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)5c17c410-92cf-48ea-b340-668030d90c5cMon, 23 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2024)69d6cebe-20ef-467a-b909-c997703352dfMon, 23 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)3f2c2cae-8862-4cee-89ee-7913ebf5829bMon, 23 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) As we continue through this year-long journey Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you&#39;re at in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue through this year-long journey Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you&#39;re at in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)fe65d93e-d019-440b-88ac-c163ef0a0bf5Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2024)0985396c-fd46-4575-92ca-f34084807a48Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWise Advice"I don't know what to do!" Marnie told her mom after school. "Olivia asked me to spend the night on Friday, but I already told Juliet I'd go to her birthday party. I didn't want to tell Olivia why I can't, so I said I'd ask you." "What are you going to tell Olivia tomorrow?" asked her mom.Marnie sighed. "I could tell her you said no." Mom shook her head. "That's not true.""But she'll be sad she wasn't invited to Juliet's party!""Do you know what I do when I need advice?" asked Mom."You talk to Dad?""Your dad has plenty of good answers to my problems, but sometimes I need an even wiser source.""The internet?"Mom laughed. "I search the internet sometimes, but you can't always trust what you find there." "I know," exclaimed Marnie. "The Bible!""Right. God and His Word are the best places to go for wisdom and understanding. That doesn't mean we'll always know exactly what to do in every situation, but the Bible is full of His truth and wise advice, and He loves to guide us when we pray about our problems. Why don't you ask God what to do?"That night and the next morning, Marnie prayed. She also flipped through her Bible and read some verses. One of them talked about speaking the truth in love as people who belong to Jesus. By the time she arrived at school, she knew what she should do.Marnie found Olivia before the bell rang. "Hey, Olivia. I'm really sorry, but I won't be able to spend the night Friday.""How come?" Olivia asked."I was afraid to tell you yesterday, but Juliet had already asked me to her birthday sleep-over. I didn't want you to feel bad." "Oh." Olivia looked a little sad. "That's okay. I know you've been friends with Juliet a long time."Marnie grabbed Olivia's hand. "I have an idea! Why don't you spend the night at my house on Saturday? You can even come to church with me Sunday morning!"Olivia's face brightened. "That sounds like fun. I'll ask my mom!" –Bonnie Carr

"I don't know what to do!" Marnie told her mom after school. "Olivia asked me to spend the night on Friday, but I already told Juliet I'd go to her birthday party. I didn't want to tell Olivia why I can't, so I said I'd ask you." "What are you going to tell Olivia tomorrow?" asked her mom.Marnie sighed. "I could tell her you said no." Mom shook her head. "That's not true.""But she'll be sad she wasn't invited to Juliet's party!""Do you know what I do when I need advice?" asked Mom."You talk to Dad?""Your dad has plenty of good answers to my problems, but sometimes I need an even wiser source.""The internet?"Mom laughed. "I search the internet sometimes, but you can't always trust what you find there." "I know," exclaimed Marnie. "The Bible!""Right. God and His Word are the best places to go for wisdom and understanding. That doesn't mean we'll always know exactly what to do in every situation, but the Bible is full of His truth and wise advice, and He loves to guide us when we pray about our problems. Why don't you ask God what to do?"That night and the next morning, Marnie prayed. She also flipped through her Bible and read some verses. One of them talked about speaking the truth in love as people who belong to Jesus. By the time she arrived at school, she knew what she should do.Marnie found Olivia before the bell rang. "Hey, Olivia. I'm really sorry, but I won't be able to spend the night Friday.""How come?" Olivia asked."I was afraid to tell you yesterday, but Juliet had already asked me to her birthday sleep-over. I didn't want you to feel bad." "Oh." Olivia looked a little sad. "That's okay. I know you've been friends with Juliet a long time."Marnie grabbed Olivia's hand. "I have an idea! Why don't you spend the night at my house on Saturday? You can even come to church with me Sunday morning!"Olivia's face brightened. "That sounds like fun. I'll ask my mom!" –Bonnie Carr

Wise Advicef934ba60-3ca2-4dc7-8fc7-779b88f336ceMon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWise Advice"I don't know what to do!" Marnie told her mom after school. "Olivia asked me to spend the night on Friday, but I already told Juliet I'd go to her birthday party. I didn't want to tell Olivia why I can't, so I said I'd ask you." "What are you going to tell Olivia tomorrow?" asked her mom.Marnie sighed. "I could tell her you said no." Mom shook her head. "That's not true.""But she'll be sad she wasn't invited to Juliet's party!""Do you know what I do when I need advice?" asked Mom."You talk to Dad?""Your dad has plenty of good answers to my problems, but sometimes I need an even wiser source.""The internet?"Mom laughed. "I search the internet sometimes, but you can't always trust what you find there." "I know," exclaimed Marnie. "The Bible!""Right. God and His Word are the best places to go for wisdom and understanding. That doesn't mean we'll always know exactly what to do in every situation, but the Bible is full of His truth and wise advice, and He loves to guide us when we pray about our problems. Why don't you ask God what to do?"That night and the next morning, Marnie prayed. She also flipped through her Bible and read some verses. One of them talked about speaking the truth in love as people who belong to Jesus. By the time she arrived at school, she knew what she should do.Marnie found Olivia before the bell rang. "Hey, Olivia. I'm really sorry, but I won't be able to spend the night Friday.""How come?" Olivia asked."I was afraid to tell you yesterday, but Juliet had already asked me to her birthday sleep-over. I didn't want you to feel bad." "Oh." Olivia looked a little sad. "That's okay. I know you've been friends with Juliet a long time."Marnie grabbed Olivia's hand. "I have an idea! Why don't you spend the night at my house on Saturday? You can even come to church with me Sunday morning!"Olivia's face brightened. "That sounds like fun. I'll ask my mom!" –Bonnie Carr

"I don't know what to do!" Marnie told her mom after school. "Olivia asked me to spend the night on Friday, but I already told Juliet I'd go to her birthday party. I didn't want to tell Olivia why I can't, so I said I'd ask you." "What are you going to tell Olivia tomorrow?" asked her mom.Marnie sighed. "I could tell her you said no." Mom shook her head. "That's not true.""But she'll be sad she wasn't invited to Juliet's party!""Do you know what I do when I need advice?" asked Mom."You talk to Dad?""Your dad has plenty of good answers to my problems, but sometimes I need an even wiser source.""The internet?"Mom laughed. "I search the internet sometimes, but you can't always trust what you find there." "I know," exclaimed Marnie. "The Bible!""Right. God and His Word are the best places to go for wisdom and understanding. That doesn't mean we'll always know exactly what to do in every situation, but the Bible is full of His truth and wise advice, and He loves to guide us when we pray about our problems. Why don't you ask God what to do?"That night and the next morning, Marnie prayed. She also flipped through her Bible and read some verses. One of them talked about speaking the truth in love as people who belong to Jesus. By the time she arrived at school, she knew what she should do.Marnie found Olivia before the bell rang. "Hey, Olivia. I'm really sorry, but I won't be able to spend the night Friday.""How come?" Olivia asked."I was afraid to tell you yesterday, but Juliet had already asked me to her birthday sleep-over. I didn't want you to feel bad." "Oh." Olivia looked a little sad. "That's okay. I know you've been friends with Juliet a long time."Marnie grabbed Olivia's hand. "I have an idea! Why don't you spend the night at my house on Saturday? You can even come to church with me Sunday morning!"Olivia's face brightened. "That sounds like fun. I'll ask my mom!" –Bonnie Carr

Wise Advice5ea05152-3eed-4658-acd8-e46da87550feMon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: Son of the Father (2024) As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 266: Son of the Father (2024)c9558955-2af8-4744-a563-0f0148cbb169Sun, 22 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: The Gift of Grace (2024) In this summary of the Catechism’s teaching on holiness, justification, and merit, we briefly consider the work of God’s grace and mercy. His grace moves us from sin and toward him, making us his sons and daughters and bringing us into the very life of the Trinity. This gift of grace invites us to respond to his promptings and invitations freely. Finally, God offers “all the graces needed to attain eternal life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2017-2029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this summary of the Catechism’s teaching on holiness, justification, and merit, we briefly consider the work of God’s grace and mercy. His grace moves us from sin and toward him, making us his sons and daughters and bringing us into the very life of the Trinity. This gift of grace invites us to respond to his promptings and invitations freely. Finally, God offers “all the graces needed to attain eternal life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2017-2029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 266: The Gift of Grace (2024)5cd5ba22-465e-4a0e-b2df-5202f1399cccSun, 22 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: The Gift of Grace (2024) In this summary of the Catechism’s teaching on holiness, justification, and merit, we briefly consider the work of God’s grace and mercy. His grace moves us from sin and toward him, making us his sons and daughters and bringing us into the very life of the Trinity. This gift of grace invites us to respond to his promptings and invitations freely. Finally, God offers “all the graces needed to attain eternal life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2017-2029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this summary of the Catechism’s teaching on holiness, justification, and merit, we briefly consider the work of God’s grace and mercy. His grace moves us from sin and toward him, making us his sons and daughters and bringing us into the very life of the Trinity. This gift of grace invites us to respond to his promptings and invitations freely. Finally, God offers “all the graces needed to attain eternal life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2017-2029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 266: The Gift of Grace (2024)519bbc83-6451-42fa-bd38-a2f1a37a2f1dSun, 22 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: Son of the Father (2024) As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 266: Son of the Father (2024)802efc1d-77e8-46f9-af49-6562979dc9f6Sun, 22 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: Son of the Father (2024) As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 266: Son of the Father (2024)2168c08f-3b9b-4f5b-a7c9-81fd379d858cSun, 22 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: Son of the Father (2024) As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 266: Son of the Father (2024)fd46f1a2-2093-4d95-b199-2cc354b471d7Sun, 22 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFear Not** Editor's note: This story addresses school violence and may not be suitable for some children.Paxton had a sick feeling in his stomach on the bus ride home from school as he thought about the day's events. He couldn't get the shrieking alarm or the wide, frightened eyes of his classmates out of his mind. Even though it had turned out to be a false alarm, Paxton could barely concentrate the rest of the day.That night, he picked at his dinner. Mom took off her gun and badge and sat down at the table to eat with him."Officer Dwiley told me there was a false alarm at the school today," Mom said. "A man walked past the office without signing in. Everyone's on high alert after what happened at the school in Stenson last week. I'm glad they're being extra cautious, but it must have been scary for you. Paxton?" Mom frowned. "Are you feeling okay?"Paxton slowly shook his head. "My stomach and head hurt all the time."Mom reached across the table to squeeze his hand. "A school shooting is a very scary thing, even for adults.""Easy for you to say," Paxton muttered, pulling his hand away. "You carry a gun."Mom sighed. "Carrying a gun doesn't make me less scared. While you were at school today, I was praying for your safety and saying that verse I told you about.""'God hasn't given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind,'" Paxton recited.Mom smiled. "Fear is a natural response when something horrible like this happens. But we can't let it overwhelm us. We have to choose to trust God to protect us and those we love. And even if something terrible were to happen, Jesus would be there with us. He died and rose again to defeat sin and death so we could live with Him forever. Even though scary things happen in this world, we can have peace knowing He is always with us." Mom squeezed Paxton's hand again. "Will you say that verse at school tomorrow whenever your stomach or head start hurting?""Okay," Paxton said. "I'll try.""Good," said Mom. "And I'd like you to talk to the student counselor too. It's good to have another adult there at school who knows how you're feeling." –Christa Hogan

** Editor's note: This story addresses school violence and may not be suitable for some children.Paxton had a sick feeling in his stomach on the bus ride home from school as he thought about the day's events. He couldn't get the shrieking alarm or the wide, frightened eyes of his classmates out of his mind. Even though it had turned out to be a false alarm, Paxton could barely concentrate the rest of the day.That night, he picked at his dinner. Mom took off her gun and badge and sat down at the table to eat with him."Officer Dwiley told me there was a false alarm at the school today," Mom said. "A man walked past the office without signing in. Everyone's on high alert after what happened at the school in Stenson last week. I'm glad they're being extra cautious, but it must have been scary for you. Paxton?" Mom frowned. "Are you feeling okay?"Paxton slowly shook his head. "My stomach and head hurt all the time."Mom reached across the table to squeeze his hand. "A school shooting is a very scary thing, even for adults.""Easy for you to say," Paxton muttered, pulling his hand away. "You carry a gun."Mom sighed. "Carrying a gun doesn't make me less scared. While you were at school today, I was praying for your safety and saying that verse I told you about.""'God hasn't given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind,'" Paxton recited.Mom smiled. "Fear is a natural response when something horrible like this happens. But we can't let it overwhelm us. We have to choose to trust God to protect us and those we love. And even if something terrible were to happen, Jesus would be there with us. He died and rose again to defeat sin and death so we could live with Him forever. Even though scary things happen in this world, we can have peace knowing He is always with us." Mom squeezed Paxton's hand again. "Will you say that verse at school tomorrow whenever your stomach or head start hurting?""Okay," Paxton said. "I'll try.""Good," said Mom. "And I'd like you to talk to the student counselor too. It's good to have another adult there at school who knows how you're feeling." –Christa Hogan

Fear Not170db9a6-d10d-4b21-b309-fc142d09b2caSun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFear Not** Editor's note: This story addresses school violence and may not be suitable for some children.Paxton had a sick feeling in his stomach on the bus ride home from school as he thought about the day's events. He couldn't get the shrieking alarm or the wide, frightened eyes of his classmates out of his mind. Even though it had turned out to be a false alarm, Paxton could barely concentrate the rest of the day.That night, he picked at his dinner. Mom took off her gun and badge and sat down at the table to eat with him."Officer Dwiley told me there was a false alarm at the school today," Mom said. "A man walked past the office without signing in. Everyone's on high alert after what happened at the school in Stenson last week. I'm glad they're being extra cautious, but it must have been scary for you. Paxton?" Mom frowned. "Are you feeling okay?"Paxton slowly shook his head. "My stomach and head hurt all the time."Mom reached across the table to squeeze his hand. "A school shooting is a very scary thing, even for adults.""Easy for you to say," Paxton muttered, pulling his hand away. "You carry a gun."Mom sighed. "Carrying a gun doesn't make me less scared. While you were at school today, I was praying for your safety and saying that verse I told you about.""'God hasn't given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind,'" Paxton recited.Mom smiled. "Fear is a natural response when something horrible like this happens. But we can't let it overwhelm us. We have to choose to trust God to protect us and those we love. And even if something terrible were to happen, Jesus would be there with us. He died and rose again to defeat sin and death so we could live with Him forever. Even though scary things happen in this world, we can have peace knowing He is always with us." Mom squeezed Paxton's hand again. "Will you say that verse at school tomorrow whenever your stomach or head start hurting?""Okay," Paxton said. "I'll try.""Good," said Mom. "And I'd like you to talk to the student counselor too. It's good to have another adult there at school who knows how you're feeling." –Christa Hogan

** Editor's note: This story addresses school violence and may not be suitable for some children.Paxton had a sick feeling in his stomach on the bus ride home from school as he thought about the day's events. He couldn't get the shrieking alarm or the wide, frightened eyes of his classmates out of his mind. Even though it had turned out to be a false alarm, Paxton could barely concentrate the rest of the day.That night, he picked at his dinner. Mom took off her gun and badge and sat down at the table to eat with him."Officer Dwiley told me there was a false alarm at the school today," Mom said. "A man walked past the office without signing in. Everyone's on high alert after what happened at the school in Stenson last week. I'm glad they're being extra cautious, but it must have been scary for you. Paxton?" Mom frowned. "Are you feeling okay?"Paxton slowly shook his head. "My stomach and head hurt all the time."Mom reached across the table to squeeze his hand. "A school shooting is a very scary thing, even for adults.""Easy for you to say," Paxton muttered, pulling his hand away. "You carry a gun."Mom sighed. "Carrying a gun doesn't make me less scared. While you were at school today, I was praying for your safety and saying that verse I told you about.""'God hasn't given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind,'" Paxton recited.Mom smiled. "Fear is a natural response when something horrible like this happens. But we can't let it overwhelm us. We have to choose to trust God to protect us and those we love. And even if something terrible were to happen, Jesus would be there with us. He died and rose again to defeat sin and death so we could live with Him forever. Even though scary things happen in this world, we can have peace knowing He is always with us." Mom squeezed Paxton's hand again. "Will you say that verse at school tomorrow whenever your stomach or head start hurting?""Okay," Paxton said. "I'll try.""Good," said Mom. "And I'd like you to talk to the student counselor too. It's good to have another adult there at school who knows how you're feeling." –Christa Hogan

Fear Not409479e7-e295-4f2a-82bf-c61510d03301Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/22/2024 Ordinary Great Things Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Not all ambition is bad. Every good thing that we have in our lives we most likely have because an individual (or group of individuals) wanted to do something great. Jesus warns us of the dangers of wanting to be first. James warns us about selfish ambition. But is every desire to be great or to do great things wrong? Mass Readings from September 22, 2024: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Psalms 54:3-6 and 8James 3:16—4:3 Mark 9:30-37

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Not all ambition is bad. Every good thing that we have in our lives we most likely have because an individual (or group of individuals) wanted to do something great. Jesus warns us of the dangers of wanting to be first. James warns us about selfish ambition. But is every desire to be great or to do great things wrong? Mass Readings from September 22, 2024: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Psalms 54:3-6 and 8James 3:16—4:3 Mark 9:30-37

full09/22/2024 Ordinary Great Thingsaec9f601-4914-4f86-bc85-e67c810fc57fSat, 21 Sep 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/22/24 Ordinary Great Things Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Not all ambition is bad. Every good thing that we have in our lives we most likely have because an individual (or group of individuals) wanted to do something great. Jesus warns us of the dangers of wanting to be first. James warns us about selfish ambition. But is every desire to be great or to do great things wrong? Mass Readings from September 22, 2024: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Psalms 54:3-6 and 8James 3:16—4:3 Mark 9:30-37

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Not all ambition is bad. Every good thing that we have in our lives we most likely have because an individual (or group of individuals) wanted to do something great. Jesus warns us of the dangers of wanting to be first. James warns us about selfish ambition. But is every desire to be great or to do great things wrong? Mass Readings from September 22, 2024: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Psalms 54:3-6 and 8James 3:16—4:3 Mark 9:30-37

full09/22/24 Ordinary Great Things6238a29e-9d7b-4653-bc61-d1bf5504abf2Sat, 21 Sep 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: Sins of Omission (2024) Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 265: Sins of Omission (2024)5abded8e-f6e9-4cf8-9777-916952fae728Sat, 21 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: The Call to Holiness (2024) Each of us is called to holiness. As Fr. Mike puts it, we’re all called to the “heights of holiness.” No matter our station in life, we’re meant for ever greater union with Christ, devoting ourselves to the love of God and neighbor. The path of holiness also entails the Cross, self-denial, and the sacrifice that ultimately leads to peace. And as Fr. Mike reminds us, even if we stumble or fail, we know that we can, time after time, “begin again.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2012-2016. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Each of us is called to holiness. As Fr. Mike puts it, we’re all called to the “heights of holiness.” No matter our station in life, we’re meant for ever greater union with Christ, devoting ourselves to the love of God and neighbor. The path of holiness also entails the Cross, self-denial, and the sacrifice that ultimately leads to peace. And as Fr. Mike reminds us, even if we stumble or fail, we know that we can, time after time, “begin again.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2012-2016. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 265: The Call to Holiness (2024)10165605-16ae-4bd5-b7d7-2cc95108a105Sat, 21 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: The Call to Holiness (2024) Each of us is called to holiness. As Fr. Mike puts it, we’re all called to the “heights of holiness.” No matter our station in life, we’re meant for ever greater union with Christ, devoting ourselves to the love of God and neighbor. The path of holiness also entails the Cross, self-denial, and the sacrifice that ultimately leads to peace. And as Fr. Mike reminds us, even if we stumble or fail, we know that we can, time after time, “begin again.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2012-2016. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Each of us is called to holiness. As Fr. Mike puts it, we’re all called to the “heights of holiness.” No matter our station in life, we’re meant for ever greater union with Christ, devoting ourselves to the love of God and neighbor. The path of holiness also entails the Cross, self-denial, and the sacrifice that ultimately leads to peace. And as Fr. Mike reminds us, even if we stumble or fail, we know that we can, time after time, “begin again.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2012-2016. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 265: The Call to Holiness (2024)1171d6ad-b8df-4140-be83-66ab242015ccSat, 21 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: Sins of Omission (2024) Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 265: Sins of Omission (2024)edbd2440-fc2e-41cb-a4c7-88ce9c6d9016Sat, 21 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: Sins of Omission (2024) Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 265: Sins of Omission (2024)b0201299-ed7c-4c5d-8b34-8b5d9476b47dSat, 21 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: Sins of Omission (2024) Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 265: Sins of Omission (2024)51f9adc8-1558-44eb-82b3-e91ace4c6b89Sat, 21 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFour CornersNaina nudged her way in as her class formed a circle around a four-square game drawn on the concrete. "There's a place in the United States where four states meet just like these four squares do," said Mrs. Cline. Using a big piece of chalk, she wrote the name of one state--Utah--in one square, Colorado in another, New Mexico in a third, and Arizona in the last one. "Many tourists visit that site and enjoy walking from state to state," Mrs. Cline told the class. "They also like to be in more than one state at a time. Who can show us how that can be done?"Naina eagerly raised her hand. When Mrs. Cline called on her, Naina knelt on the pavement with her right knee in the square marked Arizona, her left knee in Utah, her right hand in New Mexico, and her left hand in Colorado. "Good," said Mrs. Cline. "Many people who visit Four Corners, USA, do the same thing." That evening, Naina told her parents about the demonstration. "It was fun to pretend to be in four states at once," she said."I remember when I first heard about standing in more than one state at a time," Dad said. "When I was a freshman in high school, I heard it from my youth group leader.""From your youth group leader?" asked Naina."My leader mentioned Four Corners and said we should be careful about trying to stand in two different states spiritually," Dad explained. "He said that as Christians we sometimes try to be in the state of following Jesus and in the state of worldly living at the same time. We might say we stand on Jesus and His truth, but we also want to have one foot in the world."Mom nodded. "At Four Corners, are you actually in Colorado if you have one foot in New Mexico or one of the other states?""Well, not entirely," Naina admitted."No, and we can't really love Jesus and love the world at the same time either," said Dad. "This world is full of sin, but Jesus has saved us from sin and given us eternal life. Our hope is in Him, not in worldly things that won't last. That's why we need to follow Him wholeheartedly in every area of our lives." –Nance E. Keyes

Naina nudged her way in as her class formed a circle around a four-square game drawn on the concrete. "There's a place in the United States where four states meet just like these four squares do," said Mrs. Cline. Using a big piece of chalk, she wrote the name of one state--Utah--in one square, Colorado in another, New Mexico in a third, and Arizona in the last one. "Many tourists visit that site and enjoy walking from state to state," Mrs. Cline told the class. "They also like to be in more than one state at a time. Who can show us how that can be done?"Naina eagerly raised her hand. When Mrs. Cline called on her, Naina knelt on the pavement with her right knee in the square marked Arizona, her left knee in Utah, her right hand in New Mexico, and her left hand in Colorado. "Good," said Mrs. Cline. "Many people who visit Four Corners, USA, do the same thing." That evening, Naina told her parents about the demonstration. "It was fun to pretend to be in four states at once," she said."I remember when I first heard about standing in more than one state at a time," Dad said. "When I was a freshman in high school, I heard it from my youth group leader.""From your youth group leader?" asked Naina."My leader mentioned Four Corners and said we should be careful about trying to stand in two different states spiritually," Dad explained. "He said that as Christians we sometimes try to be in the state of following Jesus and in the state of worldly living at the same time. We might say we stand on Jesus and His truth, but we also want to have one foot in the world."Mom nodded. "At Four Corners, are you actually in Colorado if you have one foot in New Mexico or one of the other states?""Well, not entirely," Naina admitted."No, and we can't really love Jesus and love the world at the same time either," said Dad. "This world is full of sin, but Jesus has saved us from sin and given us eternal life. Our hope is in Him, not in worldly things that won't last. That's why we need to follow Him wholeheartedly in every area of our lives." –Nance E. Keyes

Four Cornersaba8af7f-5ee8-47d3-ba7f-21ce1e91c04dSat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFour CornersNaina nudged her way in as her class formed a circle around a four-square game drawn on the concrete. "There's a place in the United States where four states meet just like these four squares do," said Mrs. Cline. Using a big piece of chalk, she wrote the name of one state--Utah--in one square, Colorado in another, New Mexico in a third, and Arizona in the last one. "Many tourists visit that site and enjoy walking from state to state," Mrs. Cline told the class. "They also like to be in more than one state at a time. Who can show us how that can be done?"Naina eagerly raised her hand. When Mrs. Cline called on her, Naina knelt on the pavement with her right knee in the square marked Arizona, her left knee in Utah, her right hand in New Mexico, and her left hand in Colorado. "Good," said Mrs. Cline. "Many people who visit Four Corners, USA, do the same thing." That evening, Naina told her parents about the demonstration. "It was fun to pretend to be in four states at once," she said."I remember when I first heard about standing in more than one state at a time," Dad said. "When I was a freshman in high school, I heard it from my youth group leader.""From your youth group leader?" asked Naina."My leader mentioned Four Corners and said we should be careful about trying to stand in two different states spiritually," Dad explained. "He said that as Christians we sometimes try to be in the state of following Jesus and in the state of worldly living at the same time. We might say we stand on Jesus and His truth, but we also want to have one foot in the world."Mom nodded. "At Four Corners, are you actually in Colorado if you have one foot in New Mexico or one of the other states?""Well, not entirely," Naina admitted."No, and we can't really love Jesus and love the world at the same time either," said Dad. "This world is full of sin, but Jesus has saved us from sin and given us eternal life. Our hope is in Him, not in worldly things that won't last. That's why we need to follow Him wholeheartedly in every area of our lives." –Nance E. Keyes

Naina nudged her way in as her class formed a circle around a four-square game drawn on the concrete. "There's a place in the United States where four states meet just like these four squares do," said Mrs. Cline. Using a big piece of chalk, she wrote the name of one state--Utah--in one square, Colorado in another, New Mexico in a third, and Arizona in the last one. "Many tourists visit that site and enjoy walking from state to state," Mrs. Cline told the class. "They also like to be in more than one state at a time. Who can show us how that can be done?"Naina eagerly raised her hand. When Mrs. Cline called on her, Naina knelt on the pavement with her right knee in the square marked Arizona, her left knee in Utah, her right hand in New Mexico, and her left hand in Colorado. "Good," said Mrs. Cline. "Many people who visit Four Corners, USA, do the same thing." That evening, Naina told her parents about the demonstration. "It was fun to pretend to be in four states at once," she said."I remember when I first heard about standing in more than one state at a time," Dad said. "When I was a freshman in high school, I heard it from my youth group leader.""From your youth group leader?" asked Naina."My leader mentioned Four Corners and said we should be careful about trying to stand in two different states spiritually," Dad explained. "He said that as Christians we sometimes try to be in the state of following Jesus and in the state of worldly living at the same time. We might say we stand on Jesus and His truth, but we also want to have one foot in the world."Mom nodded. "At Four Corners, are you actually in Colorado if you have one foot in New Mexico or one of the other states?""Well, not entirely," Naina admitted."No, and we can't really love Jesus and love the world at the same time either," said Dad. "This world is full of sin, but Jesus has saved us from sin and given us eternal life. Our hope is in Him, not in worldly things that won't last. That's why we need to follow Him wholeheartedly in every area of our lives." –Nance E. Keyes

Four Cornersb211bc7e-485b-4db3-8a95-5e181672d7ffSat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJoy of the Lord | Girls Gone Biblehiiiii GGB:) this week we dive into joy. Jesus calls us to live a life filled with joy, even in challenging times. embracing His love can bring us lasting happiness. we go in depth on how we experience joy, and how we’ve been navigating a season where our joy has been attacked. whether you’re seeking encouragement, peace, or a deeper connection with God, this message will remind you that joy is not only possible, but it’s a gift Jesus wants for all of us. episode starts at 15 minutes. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/ WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hiiiii GGB:) this week we dive into joy. Jesus calls us to live a life filled with joy, even in challenging times. embracing His love can bring us lasting happiness. we go in depth on how we experience joy, and how we’ve been navigating a season where our joy has been attacked. whether you’re seeking encouragement, peace, or a deeper connection with God, this message will remind you that joy is not only possible, but it’s a gift Jesus wants for all of us. episode starts at 15 minutes. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari JOIN US ON GGB+ 🥹❤️ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm/ WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullJoy of the Lord | Girls Gone Bibleb3582920-9633-4c12-a704-8de456544cb8Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00003531https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS4 EP6. Why Did Jesus Have To Die?Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost felt prompted by the Spirit to talk all about WHY Jesus died on the cross for us and also how we share the Gospel and spread its truths as believers. "But only the high priest entered the inner room, and that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance." Hebrews 9:7 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost felt prompted by the Spirit to talk all about WHY Jesus died on the cross for us and also how we share the Gospel and spread its truths as believers. "But only the high priest entered the inner room, and that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance." Hebrews 9:7 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullS4 EP6. Why Did Jesus Have To Die?97ae6d5a-d52e-4764-a517-8803c9ca79baFri, 20 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00002944https://216.73.216.191/allTagswhy did Jesus have to dieHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost felt prompted by the Spirit to talk all about WHY Jesus died on the cross for us and also how we share the Gospel and spread its truths as believers. "But only the high priest entered the inner room, and that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance." Hebrews 9:7 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost felt prompted by the Spirit to talk all about WHY Jesus died on the cross for us and also how we share the Gospel and spread its truths as believers. "But only the high priest entered the inner room, and that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance." Hebrews 9:7 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullwhy did Jesus have to diebeaf9c85-b871-4001-bfd7-bd02a902d96eFri, 20 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 180: Neuroscientist's Top 5 WORST Habits That Are Destroying Your Brain: Wendy Suzuki In this moment, professor and neuroscientist, Wendy Suzuki outlines how to destroy your brain. Many of the ways to wreck your brain health are obvious, such as poor sleep, smoking, eating a processed diet and no exercise. However, some brain damaging habit are more subtle, including not learning and using social media. Wendy says that the increased use of social media is a massive concern for how it will impact the younger generation. This is because their brains aren’t getting the benefits of real social connection and can suffer from increases in depression and anxiety, leading to the release of stress hormones which damage the brains cells and connections. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//Dr04Ovfy1Mb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//fXnzPEhy1Mb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Wendy: https://www.wendysuzuki.com/wendy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, professor and neuroscientist, Wendy Suzuki outlines how to destroy your brain. Many of the ways to wreck your brain health are obvious, such as poor sleep, smoking, eating a processed diet and no exercise. However, some brain damaging habit are more subtle, including not learning and using social media. Wendy says that the increased use of social media is a massive concern for how it will impact the younger generation. This is because their brains aren’t getting the benefits of real social connection and can suffer from increases in depression and anxiety, leading to the release of stress hormones which damage the brains cells and connections. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//Dr04Ovfy1Mb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//fXnzPEhy1Mb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Wendy: https://www.wendysuzuki.com/wendy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 180: Neuroscientist's Top 5 WORST Habits That Are Destroying Your Brain: Wendy Suzuki 5b70b901-bb4c-41f5-9fe8-e38784cf1781Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000624https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2024) Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2024)7b93541e-d594-4afe-8c1c-6c3991001385Fri, 20 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Man’s Merit (2024) Knowing that our good actions begin and end in Christ, we recognize that man’s merit is due to God. Fr. Mike explains that charity in Christ is the source of all our merits. In this way, merit is pure grace, and we should look to the saints for examples of how to live this truth out. St. Thérèse of Lisieux puts it best when she prays to God: “In the evening of this life, I shall appear before you with empty hands.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2006-2011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Knowing that our good actions begin and end in Christ, we recognize that man’s merit is due to God. Fr. Mike explains that charity in Christ is the source of all our merits. In this way, merit is pure grace, and we should look to the saints for examples of how to live this truth out. St. Thérèse of Lisieux puts it best when she prays to God: “In the evening of this life, I shall appear before you with empty hands.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2006-2011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 264: Man’s Merit (2024)2a17d1b6-71ea-44af-8327-a194b160eec4Fri, 20 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Man’s Merit (2024) Knowing that our good actions begin and end in Christ, we recognize that man’s merit is due to God. Fr. Mike explains that charity in Christ is the source of all our merits. In this way, merit is pure grace, and we should look to the saints for examples of how to live this truth out. St. Thérèse of Lisieux puts it best when she prays to God: “In the evening of this life, I shall appear before you with empty hands.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2006-2011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Knowing that our good actions begin and end in Christ, we recognize that man’s merit is due to God. Fr. Mike explains that charity in Christ is the source of all our merits. In this way, merit is pure grace, and we should look to the saints for examples of how to live this truth out. St. Thérèse of Lisieux puts it best when she prays to God: “In the evening of this life, I shall appear before you with empty hands.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2006-2011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 264: Man’s Merit (2024)a6cbf2e4-2a0f-4bfe-ac84-4cd9fa470d24Fri, 20 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2024) Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2024)1c324b26-569a-455c-a137-eea353df4d7fFri, 20 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2024) Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2024)106dbc57-b05e-4782-bacf-ddd36235c07bFri, 20 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2024) Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2024)6b5f9d68-6df6-4cd0-b158-76235939cd4eFri, 20 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Right Attitude"What's this?" asked Rebecca. She pulled a toy rocket ship from a box she was unpacking for her cousin. "Judy! You never told me that you wanted to be an astronaut!""I don't," said Judy, shaking her head. "My dad bought it because I didn't want to move away."Rebecca's brow wrinkled. "I don't get it."Judy stretched out her hand. "Let me show you." Rebecca gave the toy to Judy, who tilted her wrist and aimed it at the desk. "When a rocket's in the right position to fly where it's supposed to go, astronauts say it has the correct attitude." She steered the spaceship through the air. "Dad said God brought us here because it's where He wants us to be, so moving to this house is just changing our position--like a rocket ship changing its attitude to stay on course." She landed the toy on her desk. "Dad's happy about his new job, but…" Judy sighed. "I feel the opposite."She returned to her boxes. She opened one filled with books and passed some to Rebecca. "I miss my friends, and I'm nervous about going to a new school. I won't know anyone." After Rebecca arranged the books on a shelf, she studied the titles and pulled one out. "How about keeping your Bible here?" She placed it next to the rocket ship. "You need a guidance system.""What do you mean?" asked Judy."Pray. Ask Jesus to guide your attitude." Rebecca tapped the spaceship's wing. "Not only the kind for going in the right direction, but the regular kind of attitude too. You know, the way you feel about being here."Judy shrugged. "I didn't think I should bother Him with this stuff."Rebecca sat down on the edge of Judy's bed. "Jesus cares about you and wants to help you in every situation. He gave His life so you'd never have to worry about the future, knowing He would always be with you. Tell him your feelings and trust Him to guide you along His path for your life. He promises to be with you and help you every step of the way."Judy hugged her cousin. "I like your plan. I'll pray for the right attitude--both kinds!" –Elena Dee

"What's this?" asked Rebecca. She pulled a toy rocket ship from a box she was unpacking for her cousin. "Judy! You never told me that you wanted to be an astronaut!""I don't," said Judy, shaking her head. "My dad bought it because I didn't want to move away."Rebecca's brow wrinkled. "I don't get it."Judy stretched out her hand. "Let me show you." Rebecca gave the toy to Judy, who tilted her wrist and aimed it at the desk. "When a rocket's in the right position to fly where it's supposed to go, astronauts say it has the correct attitude." She steered the spaceship through the air. "Dad said God brought us here because it's where He wants us to be, so moving to this house is just changing our position--like a rocket ship changing its attitude to stay on course." She landed the toy on her desk. "Dad's happy about his new job, but…" Judy sighed. "I feel the opposite."She returned to her boxes. She opened one filled with books and passed some to Rebecca. "I miss my friends, and I'm nervous about going to a new school. I won't know anyone." After Rebecca arranged the books on a shelf, she studied the titles and pulled one out. "How about keeping your Bible here?" She placed it next to the rocket ship. "You need a guidance system.""What do you mean?" asked Judy."Pray. Ask Jesus to guide your attitude." Rebecca tapped the spaceship's wing. "Not only the kind for going in the right direction, but the regular kind of attitude too. You know, the way you feel about being here."Judy shrugged. "I didn't think I should bother Him with this stuff."Rebecca sat down on the edge of Judy's bed. "Jesus cares about you and wants to help you in every situation. He gave His life so you'd never have to worry about the future, knowing He would always be with you. Tell him your feelings and trust Him to guide you along His path for your life. He promises to be with you and help you every step of the way."Judy hugged her cousin. "I like your plan. I'll pray for the right attitude--both kinds!" –Elena Dee

The Right Attitude1486b615-1c60-4192-9ab3-46209bc7131eFri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Right Attitude"What's this?" asked Rebecca. She pulled a toy rocket ship from a box she was unpacking for her cousin. "Judy! You never told me that you wanted to be an astronaut!""I don't," said Judy, shaking her head. "My dad bought it because I didn't want to move away."Rebecca's brow wrinkled. "I don't get it."Judy stretched out her hand. "Let me show you." Rebecca gave the toy to Judy, who tilted her wrist and aimed it at the desk. "When a rocket's in the right position to fly where it's supposed to go, astronauts say it has the correct attitude." She steered the spaceship through the air. "Dad said God brought us here because it's where He wants us to be, so moving to this house is just changing our position--like a rocket ship changing its attitude to stay on course." She landed the toy on her desk. "Dad's happy about his new job, but…" Judy sighed. "I feel the opposite."She returned to her boxes. She opened one filled with books and passed some to Rebecca. "I miss my friends, and I'm nervous about going to a new school. I won't know anyone." After Rebecca arranged the books on a shelf, she studied the titles and pulled one out. "How about keeping your Bible here?" She placed it next to the rocket ship. "You need a guidance system.""What do you mean?" asked Judy."Pray. Ask Jesus to guide your attitude." Rebecca tapped the spaceship's wing. "Not only the kind for going in the right direction, but the regular kind of attitude too. You know, the way you feel about being here."Judy shrugged. "I didn't think I should bother Him with this stuff."Rebecca sat down on the edge of Judy's bed. "Jesus cares about you and wants to help you in every situation. He gave His life so you'd never have to worry about the future, knowing He would always be with you. Tell him your feelings and trust Him to guide you along His path for your life. He promises to be with you and help you every step of the way."Judy hugged her cousin. "I like your plan. I'll pray for the right attitude--both kinds!" –Elena Dee

"What's this?" asked Rebecca. She pulled a toy rocket ship from a box she was unpacking for her cousin. "Judy! You never told me that you wanted to be an astronaut!""I don't," said Judy, shaking her head. "My dad bought it because I didn't want to move away."Rebecca's brow wrinkled. "I don't get it."Judy stretched out her hand. "Let me show you." Rebecca gave the toy to Judy, who tilted her wrist and aimed it at the desk. "When a rocket's in the right position to fly where it's supposed to go, astronauts say it has the correct attitude." She steered the spaceship through the air. "Dad said God brought us here because it's where He wants us to be, so moving to this house is just changing our position--like a rocket ship changing its attitude to stay on course." She landed the toy on her desk. "Dad's happy about his new job, but…" Judy sighed. "I feel the opposite."She returned to her boxes. She opened one filled with books and passed some to Rebecca. "I miss my friends, and I'm nervous about going to a new school. I won't know anyone." After Rebecca arranged the books on a shelf, she studied the titles and pulled one out. "How about keeping your Bible here?" She placed it next to the rocket ship. "You need a guidance system.""What do you mean?" asked Judy."Pray. Ask Jesus to guide your attitude." Rebecca tapped the spaceship's wing. "Not only the kind for going in the right direction, but the regular kind of attitude too. You know, the way you feel about being here."Judy shrugged. "I didn't think I should bother Him with this stuff."Rebecca sat down on the edge of Judy's bed. "Jesus cares about you and wants to help you in every situation. He gave His life so you'd never have to worry about the future, knowing He would always be with you. Tell him your feelings and trust Him to guide you along His path for your life. He promises to be with you and help you every step of the way."Judy hugged her cousin. "I like your plan. I'll pray for the right attitude--both kinds!" –Elena Dee

The Right Attitudee48c1b53-3b4f-4e70-83a3-c7dc1d7cc9b4Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Responds to “I Don’t Get Anything Out of Mass You’ve definitely either said—or met someone who’s said—“I go to Mass, but I just don’t get anything out of it.” Fr. Mike gets you. He’s said it too. But what he’s learned and cannot stop telling everyone is that Mass is not about you or getting anything out of it. The heart of religion is worship, and the heart of worship is sacrifice. Mass is not about what you can get, but what you can give to God that is due to him as Lord of the Universe.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You’ve definitely either said—or met someone who’s said—“I go to Mass, but I just don’t get anything out of it.” Fr. Mike gets you. He’s said it too. But what he’s learned and cannot stop telling everyone is that Mass is not about you or getting anything out of it. The heart of religion is worship, and the heart of worship is sacrifice. Mass is not about what you can get, but what you can give to God that is due to him as Lord of the Universe.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Responds to “I Don’t Get Anything Out of Mass6bf5a22f-c47f-4604-a11a-153f6ab372dcThu, 19 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Responds to “I Don’t Get Anything Out of Mass" You’ve definitely either said—or met someone who’s said—“I go to Mass, but I just don’t get anything out of it.” Fr. Mike gets you. He’s said it too. But what he’s learned and cannot stop telling everyone is that Mass is not about you or getting anything out of it. The heart of religion is worship, and the heart of worship is sacrifice. Mass is not about what you can get, but what you can give to God that is due to him as Lord of the Universe.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You’ve definitely either said—or met someone who’s said—“I go to Mass, but I just don’t get anything out of it.” Fr. Mike gets you. He’s said it too. But what he’s learned and cannot stop telling everyone is that Mass is not about you or getting anything out of it. The heart of religion is worship, and the heart of worship is sacrifice. Mass is not about what you can get, but what you can give to God that is due to him as Lord of the Universe.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Responds to “I Don’t Get Anything Out of Mass"5ff8fadb-186d-420f-a02f-b631b3732895Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#885 - 1 Maccabees 1:1-9 – The Intertestamental PeriodThis episode is part 1 in a study of 1 Maccabees and the Intertestamental Period. In this episode we hear why Persia is no longer with us in the New Testament as they were conquered by Alexander the Great. http://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com/1-maccabees-11-9-the-intertestamental-period/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 in a study of 1 Maccabees and the Intertestamental Period. In this episode we hear why Persia is no longer with us in the New Testament as they were conquered by Alexander the Great. http://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com/1-maccabees-11-9-the-intertestamental-period/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#885 - 1 Maccabees 1:1-9 – The Intertestamental Period934a6485-5a90-4112-8073-16d39326971cThu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000681https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe 7 Torments of HellWARNING: This episode contains adult content. John Heinen and Devin Schadt explore the seven torments of hell as described in Scripture and elucidated by saints and doctors of the Church. Every person of goodwill should be aware of these torments to inspire a deeper commitment to holiness and truth. Few doctrines of the Faith cause more discomfort and denial among Christians than the existence of hell. How could an all-good and loving God allow eternal damnation for finite failings? These questions and a lot more are addressed in today's discussion. Devin's New YouTube Channel with Short Impactful Insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DevinSchadt If you have a question for us to answer on the show please send a voice recording or written out a question to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 25mins of episode 175 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON FINANCES NOW AVAILABLE. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 16 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING: This episode contains adult content. John Heinen and Devin Schadt explore the seven torments of hell as described in Scripture and elucidated by saints and doctors of the Church. Every person of goodwill should be aware of these torments to inspire a deeper commitment to holiness and truth. Few doctrines of the Faith cause more discomfort and denial among Christians than the existence of hell. How could an all-good and loving God allow eternal damnation for finite failings? These questions and a lot more are addressed in today's discussion. Devin's New YouTube Channel with Short Impactful Insights: https://www.youtube.com/@DevinSchadt If you have a question for us to answer on the show please send a voice recording or written out a question to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 25mins of episode 175 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON FINANCES NOW AVAILABLE. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 16 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe 7 Torments of Hell120e49ac-12a6-4fba-ada2-fcd7a4df39baThu, 19 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +00003465https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGlucose Goddess: The Scary New Research On Sugar!Can a sweet tooth lead to shrinking muscles, a worse menopause, and struggles with mental health? The Glucose Goddess is back to reveal the not so sweet truth about sugar!  Jessie Inchauspé is a world-leading biochemist and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement. She is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Glucose Revolution: The life-changing power of balancing your blood sugar’ and ‘The Glucose Goddess Method’.  In this episode, Jessie and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between sugar and depression, the best foods for PCOS, the surprising truth about grapes, and the magic of vinegar. (00:00) Intro (01:38) Why Is Glucose So Important for Your Health?  (02:29) What Glucose Spikes Reveal About Your Body's Health  (05:01) How Sugar Impacts Your Cells  (06:23) How Glucose Spikes Accelerate Aging and What You Can Do About It  (10:10) The Link Between Muscle Mass & Sugar Usage  (12:14) These 'Healthy' Foods Are Causing Massive Glucose Spikes!  (14:12) Surprising Non-Sweet Foods That Cause Glucose Spikes  (16:36) Is There Such a Thing as 'Good' Sugar?  (18:25) The Best and Worst Sweeteners for Your Health  (19:33) How Sugar Accelerates Aging  (22:41) The Link Between Glucose, Hormones, and Fertility  (25:11) Can PCOS Be Reversed Through Diet?  (28:11) Why You Should Always Start Your Day with a Savory Breakfast  (29:31) Why We Crave Sugar  (31:57) Is Intermittent Fasting Really Good for You?  (34:58) The Truth About Calorie Restriction  (36:59) The Food You're Giving Your Children Might Be Hurting Them  (40:55) Study Reveals How Sugar Makes You More Irritable  (43:16) Hack 2: One Tablespoon of Vinegar a Day  (47:24) Hack 3: Vegetables First  (48:37) Hack 4: Exercising After Eating  (49:59) I Tried 4 Glucose Hacks for 4 Weeks – Here’s What Happened  (51:55) How to Use Vinegar to Manage Glucose: A Step-by-Step Guide  (01:02:01) The Link Between Visceral Fat and Glucose Spikes  (01:03:56) The Scary Link Between Sugar and Alzheimer’s Disease  (01:05:55) Are We Creating Medicine to Fix Unhealthy Food Habits?  (01:09:42) The Hidden Agenda: Why Food Companies Add More Sugar to Their Products  (01:17:29) The Link Between Glucose Spikes and Menopause  (01:27:36) Does Coffee Cause Glucose Spikes? (01:33:25) The Last Guest Question Follow Jessie:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/EAZvb22cYMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/mQloW05cYMb  Glucose Goddess - https://g2ul0.app.link/lA9f3f8cYMb  Learn more about Jessie’s ‘Anti-Spike Formula’, a natural supplement to reduce blood sugar, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/w0OL8i5LZMb  You can purchase Jessie’s book, ‘The Glucose Goddess Method’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Om4dp4fjZMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com/ with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can a sweet tooth lead to shrinking muscles, a worse menopause, and struggles with mental health? The Glucose Goddess is back to reveal the not so sweet truth about sugar!  Jessie Inchauspé is a world-leading biochemist and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement. She is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Glucose Revolution: The life-changing power of balancing your blood sugar’ and ‘The Glucose Goddess Method’.  In this episode, Jessie and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between sugar and depression, the best foods for PCOS, the surprising truth about grapes, and the magic of vinegar. (00:00) Intro (01:38) Why Is Glucose So Important for Your Health?  (02:29) What Glucose Spikes Reveal About Your Body's Health  (05:01) How Sugar Impacts Your Cells  (06:23) How Glucose Spikes Accelerate Aging and What You Can Do About It  (10:10) The Link Between Muscle Mass & Sugar Usage  (12:14) These 'Healthy' Foods Are Causing Massive Glucose Spikes!  (14:12) Surprising Non-Sweet Foods That Cause Glucose Spikes  (16:36) Is There Such a Thing as 'Good' Sugar?  (18:25) The Best and Worst Sweeteners for Your Health  (19:33) How Sugar Accelerates Aging  (22:41) The Link Between Glucose, Hormones, and Fertility  (25:11) Can PCOS Be Reversed Through Diet?  (28:11) Why You Should Always Start Your Day with a Savory Breakfast  (29:31) Why We Crave Sugar  (31:57) Is Intermittent Fasting Really Good for You?  (34:58) The Truth About Calorie Restriction  (36:59) The Food You're Giving Your Children Might Be Hurting Them  (40:55) Study Reveals How Sugar Makes You More Irritable  (43:16) Hack 2: One Tablespoon of Vinegar a Day  (47:24) Hack 3: Vegetables First  (48:37) Hack 4: Exercising After Eating  (49:59) I Tried 4 Glucose Hacks for 4 Weeks – Here’s What Happened  (51:55) How to Use Vinegar to Manage Glucose: A Step-by-Step Guide  (01:02:01) The Link Between Visceral Fat and Glucose Spikes  (01:03:56) The Scary Link Between Sugar and Alzheimer’s Disease  (01:05:55) Are We Creating Medicine to Fix Unhealthy Food Habits?  (01:09:42) The Hidden Agenda: Why Food Companies Add More Sugar to Their Products  (01:17:29) The Link Between Glucose Spikes and Menopause  (01:27:36) Does Coffee Cause Glucose Spikes? (01:33:25) The Last Guest Question Follow Jessie:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/EAZvb22cYMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/mQloW05cYMb  Glucose Goddess - https://g2ul0.app.link/lA9f3f8cYMb  Learn more about Jessie’s ‘Anti-Spike Formula’, a natural supplement to reduce blood sugar, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/w0OL8i5LZMb  You can purchase Jessie’s book, ‘The Glucose Goddess Method’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Om4dp4fjZMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com/ with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullGlucose Goddess: The Scary New Research On Sugar!2e52a60d-4270-4c51-8a39-51637e5e15c9Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +00006013https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2024) Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2024)513cd3f3-a7b6-44c8-928c-52bc92a6d859Thu, 19 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: Responding to Grace (2024) God’s free initiative demands man’s free response. We continue our discussion of grace today by examining how grace and our free will interact in our lives. Fr. Mike also explains the purpose of sacramental graces and how the expression of these graces looks different across the Body of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2002-2005. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God’s free initiative demands man’s free response. We continue our discussion of grace today by examining how grace and our free will interact in our lives. Fr. Mike also explains the purpose of sacramental graces and how the expression of these graces looks different across the Body of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2002-2005. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 263: Responding to Grace (2024)bcc583ce-c30e-4afe-b111-06b701bb724aThu, 19 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2024) Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2024)99b64159-d614-4816-9ea4-0a71b9e81a5eThu, 19 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2024) Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2024)3f6069a8-5bb2-4884-8a9b-3f975d3d5d72Thu, 19 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2024) Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2024)dfe5aba9-73bb-4dc9-9ae5-e746875cd8cfThu, 19 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBike-wrecked As Molly and Asher passed a tall fence surrounding an empty lot on their way home from school, they heard the sound of crying. They peeked through one of the broken slats and were astonished to see the school bully, Ryan Taylor, sitting in the dirt and sobbing on the other side."Look," Molly whispered, pointing. "He busted his bike." The badly wrecked bike lay in a heap. Ryan had a skinned knee and blood on his face. Asher and Molly looked at him for a moment and then hurried on by, each secretly thinking that Ryan Taylor had finally gotten what he deserved.Not long after they got home, Molly and Asher heard Dad drive in. When they went to the kitchen, they were amazed to find Dad helping Ryan Taylor into the house! Dad pulled out a chair for Ryan, and Mom quickly began cleaning his knee and face. Molly and Asher hung back near the wall as Ryan told Dad that he lived with his grandmother. Soon Ryan and his wrecked bike were on their way home in Dad's car."I'm so glad your dad came along when he did," said Mom. "Not everyone helps people like your father does. He's really a Good Samaritan.""A Good Samaritan?" asked Molly."You mean like the man in the Bible who helped another man on the side of the road when no one else did?" asked Asher. "Yes," said Mom. "The priest and Levite in that story--religious leaders you'd expect would help--pretended not to see the man in trouble and just went on their way. But the Good Samaritan went out of his way to help him, and your dad is like that--he loves Jesus, and he knows Jesus loves everyone so much that He died for us and wants us to show His love to others, even those who don't seem like they deserve it."Molly and Asher looked at each other, knowing they should have helped Ryan. Then Asher had an idea. "Do you think Ryan would like to have my old blue bike? I haven't used it since I got my new one, but it's still good.""Good idea!" said Mom. "That's a great way to show Ryan God's love."–Carolyn E. Yost

As Molly and Asher passed a tall fence surrounding an empty lot on their way home from school, they heard the sound of crying. They peeked through one of the broken slats and were astonished to see the school bully, Ryan Taylor, sitting in the dirt and sobbing on the other side."Look," Molly whispered, pointing. "He busted his bike." The badly wrecked bike lay in a heap. Ryan had a skinned knee and blood on his face. Asher and Molly looked at him for a moment and then hurried on by, each secretly thinking that Ryan Taylor had finally gotten what he deserved.Not long after they got home, Molly and Asher heard Dad drive in. When they went to the kitchen, they were amazed to find Dad helping Ryan Taylor into the house! Dad pulled out a chair for Ryan, and Mom quickly began cleaning his knee and face. Molly and Asher hung back near the wall as Ryan told Dad that he lived with his grandmother. Soon Ryan and his wrecked bike were on their way home in Dad's car."I'm so glad your dad came along when he did," said Mom. "Not everyone helps people like your father does. He's really a Good Samaritan.""A Good Samaritan?" asked Molly."You mean like the man in the Bible who helped another man on the side of the road when no one else did?" asked Asher. "Yes," said Mom. "The priest and Levite in that story--religious leaders you'd expect would help--pretended not to see the man in trouble and just went on their way. But the Good Samaritan went out of his way to help him, and your dad is like that--he loves Jesus, and he knows Jesus loves everyone so much that He died for us and wants us to show His love to others, even those who don't seem like they deserve it."Molly and Asher looked at each other, knowing they should have helped Ryan. Then Asher had an idea. "Do you think Ryan would like to have my old blue bike? I haven't used it since I got my new one, but it's still good.""Good idea!" said Mom. "That's a great way to show Ryan God's love."–Carolyn E. Yost

Bike-wrecked b6a33d75-3aad-495f-becf-a5831ba07dddThu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBike-wrecked As Molly and Asher passed a tall fence surrounding an empty lot on their way home from school, they heard the sound of crying. They peeked through one of the broken slats and were astonished to see the school bully, Ryan Taylor, sitting in the dirt and sobbing on the other side."Look," Molly whispered, pointing. "He busted his bike." The badly wrecked bike lay in a heap. Ryan had a skinned knee and blood on his face. Asher and Molly looked at him for a moment and then hurried on by, each secretly thinking that Ryan Taylor had finally gotten what he deserved.Not long after they got home, Molly and Asher heard Dad drive in. When they went to the kitchen, they were amazed to find Dad helping Ryan Taylor into the house! Dad pulled out a chair for Ryan, and Mom quickly began cleaning his knee and face. Molly and Asher hung back near the wall as Ryan told Dad that he lived with his grandmother. Soon Ryan and his wrecked bike were on their way home in Dad's car."I'm so glad your dad came along when he did," said Mom. "Not everyone helps people like your father does. He's really a Good Samaritan.""A Good Samaritan?" asked Molly."You mean like the man in the Bible who helped another man on the side of the road when no one else did?" asked Asher. "Yes," said Mom. "The priest and Levite in that story--religious leaders you'd expect would help--pretended not to see the man in trouble and just went on their way. But the Good Samaritan went out of his way to help him, and your dad is like that--he loves Jesus, and he knows Jesus loves everyone so much that He died for us and wants us to show His love to others, even those who don't seem like they deserve it."Molly and Asher looked at each other, knowing they should have helped Ryan. Then Asher had an idea. "Do you think Ryan would like to have my old blue bike? I haven't used it since I got my new one, but it's still good.""Good idea!" said Mom. "That's a great way to show Ryan God's love."–Carolyn E. Yost

As Molly and Asher passed a tall fence surrounding an empty lot on their way home from school, they heard the sound of crying. They peeked through one of the broken slats and were astonished to see the school bully, Ryan Taylor, sitting in the dirt and sobbing on the other side."Look," Molly whispered, pointing. "He busted his bike." The badly wrecked bike lay in a heap. Ryan had a skinned knee and blood on his face. Asher and Molly looked at him for a moment and then hurried on by, each secretly thinking that Ryan Taylor had finally gotten what he deserved.Not long after they got home, Molly and Asher heard Dad drive in. When they went to the kitchen, they were amazed to find Dad helping Ryan Taylor into the house! Dad pulled out a chair for Ryan, and Mom quickly began cleaning his knee and face. Molly and Asher hung back near the wall as Ryan told Dad that he lived with his grandmother. Soon Ryan and his wrecked bike were on their way home in Dad's car."I'm so glad your dad came along when he did," said Mom. "Not everyone helps people like your father does. He's really a Good Samaritan.""A Good Samaritan?" asked Molly."You mean like the man in the Bible who helped another man on the side of the road when no one else did?" asked Asher. "Yes," said Mom. "The priest and Levite in that story--religious leaders you'd expect would help--pretended not to see the man in trouble and just went on their way. But the Good Samaritan went out of his way to help him, and your dad is like that--he loves Jesus, and he knows Jesus loves everyone so much that He died for us and wants us to show His love to others, even those who don't seem like they deserve it."Molly and Asher looked at each other, knowing they should have helped Ryan. Then Asher had an idea. "Do you think Ryan would like to have my old blue bike? I haven't used it since I got my new one, but it's still good.""Good idea!" said Mom. "That's a great way to show Ryan God's love."–Carolyn E. Yost

Bike-wrecked 8c7d2f4e-6c9f-4776-ad9a-94a8e818cb97Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2-Case #12-Awakened-Pt 1A move out west turns out to be the beginning of a nightmare for Gloria and Paul

A move out west turns out to be the beginning of a nightmare for Gloria and Paul

fullS2-Case #12-Awakened-Pt 13543f817-887c-44fe-8002-04ab90a3d339Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#345 Great is Thy Faithfulness story--Melodies of Faith part 2Lamentations 3:22-23 &amp; Matthew 5:16  Welcome back to Kids Bible Stories! In today's special episode, we pause our regular schedule to continue our musical journey through the hymns of faith. We explore the timeless hymn "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" and dive into the inspiring story of its writer, Thomas O. Chisholm. Travel back in time with us to Kentucky, where young Thomas was born and began his journey of faith. Despite the challenges he faced, including serious health issues, Thomas found comfort and inspiration in God's Word, leading him to write the beloved hymn that has encouraged millions over the past century. This episode teaches kids to see and realize God's faithfulness even during difficult times, just as Thomas did, and encourages them to let their light shine before others.   We love  to sing our children songs each night before they go to sleep helping them focus on Jesus before they drift off to sleep and we wanted to  share that experience with you SO, WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH TWO TALENTED MUSICIANS WHO RECORDED THESE HYMNS FOR YOU! Easily listen to the hymn on any of these: Play the previous episode titled "SONG ONLY-Great is Thy Faithfulness" Spotify apple music youtube ----------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lamentations 3:22-23 &amp; Matthew 5:16  Welcome back to Kids Bible Stories! In today's special episode, we pause our regular schedule to continue our musical journey through the hymns of faith. We explore the timeless hymn "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" and dive into the inspiring story of its writer, Thomas O. Chisholm. Travel back in time with us to Kentucky, where young Thomas was born and began his journey of faith. Despite the challenges he faced, including serious health issues, Thomas found comfort and inspiration in God's Word, leading him to write the beloved hymn that has encouraged millions over the past century. This episode teaches kids to see and realize God's faithfulness even during difficult times, just as Thomas did, and encourages them to let their light shine before others.   We love  to sing our children songs each night before they go to sleep helping them focus on Jesus before they drift off to sleep and we wanted to  share that experience with you SO, WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH TWO TALENTED MUSICIANS WHO RECORDED THESE HYMNS FOR YOU! Easily listen to the hymn on any of these: Play the previous episode titled "SONG ONLY-Great is Thy Faithfulness" Spotify apple music youtube ----------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#345 Great is Thy Faithfulness story--Melodies of Faith part 239c71a8c-4932-4960-bf9d-a4e7878b7515Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000786https://216.73.216.191/allTags#345 SONG ONLY- Great is Thy FaithfulnessThis episode is the very special HYMN! Play the next episode, #345, in our series titled 'Melodies of Faith,' where we explore the story behind this hymn. This series marks a departure from our usual episodes, but we trust you'll find it just as enriching. Hymns have long served as a profound means of expressing biblical truths, each carrying a unique narrative woven into its lyrics. In this series, we'll journey beyond the melodies to uncover the inspiration and stories that led the writers to pen these timeless words.  We love  to sing our children songs each night before they go to sleep helping them focus on Jesus before they drift off  and we wanted to  share that experience with you SOOOOOOOOO WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH TWO TALENTED MUSICIANS WHO RECORDED THESE HYMNS FOR YOU! You can listen to the hymn on this current episode or also EASILY ACCESS IT FOR FREE HERE:  Spotify apple music youtube ----------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is the very special HYMN! Play the next episode, #345, in our series titled 'Melodies of Faith,' where we explore the story behind this hymn. This series marks a departure from our usual episodes, but we trust you'll find it just as enriching. Hymns have long served as a profound means of expressing biblical truths, each carrying a unique narrative woven into its lyrics. In this series, we'll journey beyond the melodies to uncover the inspiration and stories that led the writers to pen these timeless words.  We love  to sing our children songs each night before they go to sleep helping them focus on Jesus before they drift off  and we wanted to  share that experience with you SOOOOOOOOO WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH TWO TALENTED MUSICIANS WHO RECORDED THESE HYMNS FOR YOU! You can listen to the hymn on this current episode or also EASILY ACCESS IT FOR FREE HERE:  Spotify apple music youtube ----------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#345 SONG ONLY- Great is Thy Faithfulness1687cc50-d417-4cdc-8560-3b6b65b41dd1Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:58:00 +0000354https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Miracle Worker (2024) As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 262: Miracle Worker (2024)4218ba44-f355-4d5e-b5a2-646bbbd0083eWed, 18 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Habitual and Actual Grace (2024) Without God’s help, we can do nothing. The Catechism delves into grace today, explaining how grace works and helps us achieve our supernatural vocation to eternal life. Fr. Mike unpacks the difference between habitual and actual grace and reminds us that God is always the initiator of all our spiritual efforts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1996-2001. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Without God’s help, we can do nothing. The Catechism delves into grace today, explaining how grace works and helps us achieve our supernatural vocation to eternal life. Fr. Mike unpacks the difference between habitual and actual grace and reminds us that God is always the initiator of all our spiritual efforts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1996-2001. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 262: Habitual and Actual Grace (2024)bb184d84-72ac-4653-a4be-3c08ae5f3cd2Wed, 18 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Habitual and Actual Grace (2024) Without God’s help, we can do nothing. The Catechism delves into grace today, explaining how grace works and helps us achieve our supernatural vocation to eternal life. Fr. Mike unpacks the difference between habitual and actual grace and reminds us that God is always the initiator of all our spiritual efforts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1996-2001. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Without God’s help, we can do nothing. The Catechism delves into grace today, explaining how grace works and helps us achieve our supernatural vocation to eternal life. Fr. Mike unpacks the difference between habitual and actual grace and reminds us that God is always the initiator of all our spiritual efforts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1996-2001. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 262: Habitual and Actual Grace (2024)5f53aa37-5f1d-465a-bebf-9927db61d237Wed, 18 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Miracle Worker (2024) As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 262: Miracle Worker (2024)721b24f2-396f-409b-a80a-75d436419687Wed, 18 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Miracle Worker (2024) As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 262: Miracle Worker (2024)b0e2f7a8-9a9a-42c6-8272-7509b795bc10Wed, 18 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Miracle Worker (2024) As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 262: Miracle Worker (2024)338c7b47-4661-4503-962c-36f97ffd53aeWed, 18 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSmall ThingsRex sat in the living room and pouted while his sister played in her room with her new guinea pig. If Lyra can have a guinea pig, I don't see why I can't have a lizard! he thought angrily."Rex," Dad said when Rex complained about it later that day, "you don't have any excuse for acting like this. You had the same chance to have a lizard as Lyra did to have a guinea pig. If you had taken good care of your goldfish, we would have allowed you to get a lizard. But you didn't take care of your fish--you never fed it or cleaned its bowl. Lyra had to take over and care for your fish as well as hers.""But I don't like goldfish anymore!" said Rex."Well, you should have thought of that before bringing it home from the school carnival. When you bring things home--especially living things--you have to take care of them. If we can't trust you to take care of something small that you're responsible for, how can we expect you to care for something bigger and more complicated, like a lizard?" Dad paused. "You know, Rex, it's a good thing to remember that God often works in this way too.""What do you mean?" asked Rex. "Are you saying I shouldn't ask Him for a lizard?""No," said Dad. "I'm saying that God usually trusts His children with small tasks before giving them bigger things to do. I've known people who had dreams of doing great things with their lives to serve God, but they lacked the discipline to follow through on things that seem small--like doing everyday tasks faithfully and with a good attitude." Dad squeezed Rex's shoulder. "Doing well in small things--even jobs like caring for a goldfish--helps us prepare for bigger tasks God might give us later on. He uses the small things we do to help us learn and grow to become more like Jesus, who is always faithful in everything He does."Rex thought about his father's words. "Dad?" he said after a moment. "Can I have my goldfish back?"Dad smiled. "I suppose we could give it another try."–Lyndel F. Walker

Rex sat in the living room and pouted while his sister played in her room with her new guinea pig. If Lyra can have a guinea pig, I don't see why I can't have a lizard! he thought angrily."Rex," Dad said when Rex complained about it later that day, "you don't have any excuse for acting like this. You had the same chance to have a lizard as Lyra did to have a guinea pig. If you had taken good care of your goldfish, we would have allowed you to get a lizard. But you didn't take care of your fish--you never fed it or cleaned its bowl. Lyra had to take over and care for your fish as well as hers.""But I don't like goldfish anymore!" said Rex."Well, you should have thought of that before bringing it home from the school carnival. When you bring things home--especially living things--you have to take care of them. If we can't trust you to take care of something small that you're responsible for, how can we expect you to care for something bigger and more complicated, like a lizard?" Dad paused. "You know, Rex, it's a good thing to remember that God often works in this way too.""What do you mean?" asked Rex. "Are you saying I shouldn't ask Him for a lizard?""No," said Dad. "I'm saying that God usually trusts His children with small tasks before giving them bigger things to do. I've known people who had dreams of doing great things with their lives to serve God, but they lacked the discipline to follow through on things that seem small--like doing everyday tasks faithfully and with a good attitude." Dad squeezed Rex's shoulder. "Doing well in small things--even jobs like caring for a goldfish--helps us prepare for bigger tasks God might give us later on. He uses the small things we do to help us learn and grow to become more like Jesus, who is always faithful in everything He does."Rex thought about his father's words. "Dad?" he said after a moment. "Can I have my goldfish back?"Dad smiled. "I suppose we could give it another try."–Lyndel F. Walker

Small Thingsf69fb1be-9044-4d47-a382-2b196dd6e566Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSmall ThingsRex sat in the living room and pouted while his sister played in her room with her new guinea pig. If Lyra can have a guinea pig, I don't see why I can't have a lizard! he thought angrily."Rex," Dad said when Rex complained about it later that day, "you don't have any excuse for acting like this. You had the same chance to have a lizard as Lyra did to have a guinea pig. If you had taken good care of your goldfish, we would have allowed you to get a lizard. But you didn't take care of your fish--you never fed it or cleaned its bowl. Lyra had to take over and care for your fish as well as hers.""But I don't like goldfish anymore!" said Rex."Well, you should have thought of that before bringing it home from the school carnival. When you bring things home--especially living things--you have to take care of them. If we can't trust you to take care of something small that you're responsible for, how can we expect you to care for something bigger and more complicated, like a lizard?" Dad paused. "You know, Rex, it's a good thing to remember that God often works in this way too.""What do you mean?" asked Rex. "Are you saying I shouldn't ask Him for a lizard?""No," said Dad. "I'm saying that God usually trusts His children with small tasks before giving them bigger things to do. I've known people who had dreams of doing great things with their lives to serve God, but they lacked the discipline to follow through on things that seem small--like doing everyday tasks faithfully and with a good attitude." Dad squeezed Rex's shoulder. "Doing well in small things--even jobs like caring for a goldfish--helps us prepare for bigger tasks God might give us later on. He uses the small things we do to help us learn and grow to become more like Jesus, who is always faithful in everything He does."Rex thought about his father's words. "Dad?" he said after a moment. "Can I have my goldfish back?"Dad smiled. "I suppose we could give it another try."–Lyndel F. Walker

Rex sat in the living room and pouted while his sister played in her room with her new guinea pig. If Lyra can have a guinea pig, I don't see why I can't have a lizard! he thought angrily."Rex," Dad said when Rex complained about it later that day, "you don't have any excuse for acting like this. You had the same chance to have a lizard as Lyra did to have a guinea pig. If you had taken good care of your goldfish, we would have allowed you to get a lizard. But you didn't take care of your fish--you never fed it or cleaned its bowl. Lyra had to take over and care for your fish as well as hers.""But I don't like goldfish anymore!" said Rex."Well, you should have thought of that before bringing it home from the school carnival. When you bring things home--especially living things--you have to take care of them. If we can't trust you to take care of something small that you're responsible for, how can we expect you to care for something bigger and more complicated, like a lizard?" Dad paused. "You know, Rex, it's a good thing to remember that God often works in this way too.""What do you mean?" asked Rex. "Are you saying I shouldn't ask Him for a lizard?""No," said Dad. "I'm saying that God usually trusts His children with small tasks before giving them bigger things to do. I've known people who had dreams of doing great things with their lives to serve God, but they lacked the discipline to follow through on things that seem small--like doing everyday tasks faithfully and with a good attitude." Dad squeezed Rex's shoulder. "Doing well in small things--even jobs like caring for a goldfish--helps us prepare for bigger tasks God might give us later on. He uses the small things we do to help us learn and grow to become more like Jesus, who is always faithful in everything He does."Rex thought about his father's words. "Dad?" he said after a moment. "Can I have my goldfish back?"Dad smiled. "I suppose we could give it another try."–Lyndel F. Walker

Small Thingse5ad7606-0d36-4678-a516-ae2c5aa1d4ebWed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Ornate Souls (2024) Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 261: Ornate Souls (2024)dbbc6699-f4bc-4a5a-a01c-088b81de49d9Tue, 17 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Justification (2024) What does it mean to be justified? The Catechism teaches us today about the grace of the Holy Spirit and its power to justify us. Fr. Mike explains how justification detaches us from sin and purifies our hearts. We learn that justification brings about a marvelous inward transformation that bears witness to God&#39;s great mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1987-1995. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to be justified? The Catechism teaches us today about the grace of the Holy Spirit and its power to justify us. Fr. Mike explains how justification detaches us from sin and purifies our hearts. We learn that justification brings about a marvelous inward transformation that bears witness to God&#39;s great mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1987-1995. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 261: Justification (2024)4e6e3066-5728-44b1-a9d1-954778ff3a0eTue, 17 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Justification (2024) What does it mean to be justified? The Catechism teaches us today about the grace of the Holy Spirit and its power to justify us. Fr. Mike explains how justification detaches us from sin and purifies our hearts. We learn that justification brings about a marvelous inward transformation that bears witness to God&#39;s great mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1987-1995. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to be justified? The Catechism teaches us today about the grace of the Holy Spirit and its power to justify us. Fr. Mike explains how justification detaches us from sin and purifies our hearts. We learn that justification brings about a marvelous inward transformation that bears witness to God&#39;s great mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1987-1995. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 261: Justification (2024)2990dd69-4529-468a-86df-c31653ebf5e5Tue, 17 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Ornate Souls (2024) Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 261: Ornate Souls (2024)d9f21590-0f05-4536-a98f-78c54e4f721bTue, 17 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Ornate Souls (2024) Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 261: Ornate Souls (2024)7cc9d1ec-dafd-4228-aaeb-993bb1ddc772Tue, 17 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Ornate Souls (2024) Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 261: Ornate Souls (2024)6370315c-e803-4536-99d1-14fcaab80d50Tue, 17 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSalty SpeechJournee watched eagerly as her grandmother began to make popcorn. "Tell me about school, Journee," said Grandma. "Have you made new friends?"Journee sighed. "Not really. I've tried to make friends, but it's not easy to move to a new town and go to a new school, Grandma."As Journee talked about the kids at school, Grandma noticed that she complained about many of them. "Are you being friendly to them?" Grandma asked. Journee shrugged, watching as Grandma poured popcorn into a bowl and handed it to her.Journee took the bowl and began to eat the popcorn. But then she frowned and put the bowl down. "It needs salt," she said."Oh, that's right!" said Grandma. "I forgot the kind I popped was salt-free--Grandpa wasn't allowed to have salt for a while, you know." She reached for the salt shaker. "I'm wondering if your attempts to make friends might be something like this popcorn," she added."Like popcorn?" asked Journee. "What do you mean?""Well, without salt, there isn't much flavor to popcorn," said Grandma. "The Bible says our speech is like that too--it needs salt. I'm just wondering if you're using it."Journee made a face. "You're not saying I should carry a salt shaker around and sprinkle some on my tongue before I talk, are you?" Grandma laughed and shook her head. "No, but you need to recognize that if your words are negative, complaining, or focused only on yourself, people won't want any more after the first taste. But if your words are seasoned with salt--if you're saying things that are helpful and kind and let people know you care about them--they'll like talking with you and will come back for more." She handed Journee the bowl of popcorn. "Try this again," said Grandma. "See how it is now."Journee took the bowl and put some in her mouth. "Yum!" she said. "Salt really makes a difference!"Grandma nodded. "Ask God to help you use a little salt at school tomorrow too. Since you know Jesus, you can show the same love and care for others that He does. Trust Him to help you season your words with His love and be a friend like Him." –Sheri Shaw

Journee watched eagerly as her grandmother began to make popcorn. "Tell me about school, Journee," said Grandma. "Have you made new friends?"Journee sighed. "Not really. I've tried to make friends, but it's not easy to move to a new town and go to a new school, Grandma."As Journee talked about the kids at school, Grandma noticed that she complained about many of them. "Are you being friendly to them?" Grandma asked. Journee shrugged, watching as Grandma poured popcorn into a bowl and handed it to her.Journee took the bowl and began to eat the popcorn. But then she frowned and put the bowl down. "It needs salt," she said."Oh, that's right!" said Grandma. "I forgot the kind I popped was salt-free--Grandpa wasn't allowed to have salt for a while, you know." She reached for the salt shaker. "I'm wondering if your attempts to make friends might be something like this popcorn," she added."Like popcorn?" asked Journee. "What do you mean?""Well, without salt, there isn't much flavor to popcorn," said Grandma. "The Bible says our speech is like that too--it needs salt. I'm just wondering if you're using it."Journee made a face. "You're not saying I should carry a salt shaker around and sprinkle some on my tongue before I talk, are you?" Grandma laughed and shook her head. "No, but you need to recognize that if your words are negative, complaining, or focused only on yourself, people won't want any more after the first taste. But if your words are seasoned with salt--if you're saying things that are helpful and kind and let people know you care about them--they'll like talking with you and will come back for more." She handed Journee the bowl of popcorn. "Try this again," said Grandma. "See how it is now."Journee took the bowl and put some in her mouth. "Yum!" she said. "Salt really makes a difference!"Grandma nodded. "Ask God to help you use a little salt at school tomorrow too. Since you know Jesus, you can show the same love and care for others that He does. Trust Him to help you season your words with His love and be a friend like Him." –Sheri Shaw

Salty Speechd11ab963-daae-4d58-8a99-6a907c08cbb4Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSalty SpeechJournee watched eagerly as her grandmother began to make popcorn. "Tell me about school, Journee," said Grandma. "Have you made new friends?"Journee sighed. "Not really. I've tried to make friends, but it's not easy to move to a new town and go to a new school, Grandma."As Journee talked about the kids at school, Grandma noticed that she complained about many of them. "Are you being friendly to them?" Grandma asked. Journee shrugged, watching as Grandma poured popcorn into a bowl and handed it to her.Journee took the bowl and began to eat the popcorn. But then she frowned and put the bowl down. "It needs salt," she said."Oh, that's right!" said Grandma. "I forgot the kind I popped was salt-free--Grandpa wasn't allowed to have salt for a while, you know." She reached for the salt shaker. "I'm wondering if your attempts to make friends might be something like this popcorn," she added."Like popcorn?" asked Journee. "What do you mean?""Well, without salt, there isn't much flavor to popcorn," said Grandma. "The Bible says our speech is like that too--it needs salt. I'm just wondering if you're using it."Journee made a face. "You're not saying I should carry a salt shaker around and sprinkle some on my tongue before I talk, are you?" Grandma laughed and shook her head. "No, but you need to recognize that if your words are negative, complaining, or focused only on yourself, people won't want any more after the first taste. But if your words are seasoned with salt--if you're saying things that are helpful and kind and let people know you care about them--they'll like talking with you and will come back for more." She handed Journee the bowl of popcorn. "Try this again," said Grandma. "See how it is now."Journee took the bowl and put some in her mouth. "Yum!" she said. "Salt really makes a difference!"Grandma nodded. "Ask God to help you use a little salt at school tomorrow too. Since you know Jesus, you can show the same love and care for others that He does. Trust Him to help you season your words with His love and be a friend like Him." –Sheri Shaw

Journee watched eagerly as her grandmother began to make popcorn. "Tell me about school, Journee," said Grandma. "Have you made new friends?"Journee sighed. "Not really. I've tried to make friends, but it's not easy to move to a new town and go to a new school, Grandma."As Journee talked about the kids at school, Grandma noticed that she complained about many of them. "Are you being friendly to them?" Grandma asked. Journee shrugged, watching as Grandma poured popcorn into a bowl and handed it to her.Journee took the bowl and began to eat the popcorn. But then she frowned and put the bowl down. "It needs salt," she said."Oh, that's right!" said Grandma. "I forgot the kind I popped was salt-free--Grandpa wasn't allowed to have salt for a while, you know." She reached for the salt shaker. "I'm wondering if your attempts to make friends might be something like this popcorn," she added."Like popcorn?" asked Journee. "What do you mean?""Well, without salt, there isn't much flavor to popcorn," said Grandma. "The Bible says our speech is like that too--it needs salt. I'm just wondering if you're using it."Journee made a face. "You're not saying I should carry a salt shaker around and sprinkle some on my tongue before I talk, are you?" Grandma laughed and shook her head. "No, but you need to recognize that if your words are negative, complaining, or focused only on yourself, people won't want any more after the first taste. But if your words are seasoned with salt--if you're saying things that are helpful and kind and let people know you care about them--they'll like talking with you and will come back for more." She handed Journee the bowl of popcorn. "Try this again," said Grandma. "See how it is now."Journee took the bowl and put some in her mouth. "Yum!" she said. "Salt really makes a difference!"Grandma nodded. "Ask God to help you use a little salt at school tomorrow too. Since you know Jesus, you can show the same love and care for others that He does. Trust Him to help you season your words with His love and be a friend like Him." –Sheri Shaw

Salty Speecheab2a069-9dba-4510-b4ab-55657800cb2eTue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Gottman Doctors: Affairs Can Actually Save Your Relationship! But If You See This, It's Time To Walk Away!After 50 years of research, the Gottmans can predict with 90% accuracy if a relationship is doomed for divorce, these are the answers to love you've been searching for  Drs. John and Julie Gottman are professional relationship researchers that have published over 200 academic journal articles and 46 books. They are the co-founders of The Gottman Institute and Love Lab. In this conversation, the Gottmans and Steven discuss topics such as, how to repair from an affair, why dating apps are broken, the facts behind an awful sex life, and why to stop chasing the idea of 'the one'.  (00:00) Intro (02:28) What Do You Do? (05:08) What We Doing Wrong About Dating (09:55) How Do We Find True Love? (11:39) What Is The Most Attractive Thing In A Person? (13:51) The Role Of Self Esteem In How Attractive You Come Across (16:13) There Isn'T 'The One' (18:30) Are We Attracted To People Different To Us? (21:11) Do We Need To Lower Our Expectations (24:52) It'S A Red Flag When They Want To Rush Things (29:06) Can You Fake Confidence? (31:25) Science Know If People Connect Well Or Not (35:13) How To Build Confidence (38:04) Differences Between Gender In Attraction (39:37) Why People Need Alcohol When Dating (44:29) Is Good Enough, Enough To Be With Soemone? (48:06) The Role Of Sex In Attraction (53:40) How To Spice Things Up (57:46) How Much Sex Should We Be Having? (01:03:21) Men Struggle To Talk About Their Feelings (01:09:36) Expressing Gratitude To Your Partner (01:15:55) How To Know If You Should Break Up (01:19:24) The 4 Horsemen Of The Apocalpse In A Relationship (01:25:02) Insecure People Are More Defensive (01:32:19) Do Homosexuals Relationships Last Longer? (01:33:45) Gaslighting (01:38:32) Why People Stay With Gashlighter Or Abusers (01:41:24) How To Help People Going Through Domestic Violence (01:45:01) Treating Affairs (01:47:45) What Percentage Of People Have Affairs? (02:00:42) Does Cheating Help A Relationship? (02:03:34) The Importance Of Connection Follow the Gottmans:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/66wXYNo5QMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/5htmCbr5QMb  The Gottman Institute - https://g2ul0.app.link/KlYOelu5QMb  YouTube: You can purchase the Gottmans’ book, ‘Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict into Connection’, here: https://amzn.to/4emRC7u  Spotify: You can purchase the Gottmans’ book, ‘Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict into Connection’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/KosccZE5QMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Sponsors: Shopify - http://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 50 years of research, the Gottmans can predict with 90% accuracy if a relationship is doomed for divorce, these are the answers to love you've been searching for  Drs. John and Julie Gottman are professional relationship researchers that have published over 200 academic journal articles and 46 books. They are the co-founders of The Gottman Institute and Love Lab. In this conversation, the Gottmans and Steven discuss topics such as, how to repair from an affair, why dating apps are broken, the facts behind an awful sex life, and why to stop chasing the idea of 'the one'.  (00:00) Intro (02:28) What Do You Do? (05:08) What We Doing Wrong About Dating (09:55) How Do We Find True Love? (11:39) What Is The Most Attractive Thing In A Person? (13:51) The Role Of Self Esteem In How Attractive You Come Across (16:13) There Isn'T 'The One' (18:30) Are We Attracted To People Different To Us? (21:11) Do We Need To Lower Our Expectations (24:52) It'S A Red Flag When They Want To Rush Things (29:06) Can You Fake Confidence? (31:25) Science Know If People Connect Well Or Not (35:13) How To Build Confidence (38:04) Differences Between Gender In Attraction (39:37) Why People Need Alcohol When Dating (44:29) Is Good Enough, Enough To Be With Soemone? (48:06) The Role Of Sex In Attraction (53:40) How To Spice Things Up (57:46) How Much Sex Should We Be Having? (01:03:21) Men Struggle To Talk About Their Feelings (01:09:36) Expressing Gratitude To Your Partner (01:15:55) How To Know If You Should Break Up (01:19:24) The 4 Horsemen Of The Apocalpse In A Relationship (01:25:02) Insecure People Are More Defensive (01:32:19) Do Homosexuals Relationships Last Longer? (01:33:45) Gaslighting (01:38:32) Why People Stay With Gashlighter Or Abusers (01:41:24) How To Help People Going Through Domestic Violence (01:45:01) Treating Affairs (01:47:45) What Percentage Of People Have Affairs? (02:00:42) Does Cheating Help A Relationship? (02:03:34) The Importance Of Connection Follow the Gottmans:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/66wXYNo5QMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/5htmCbr5QMb  The Gottman Institute - https://g2ul0.app.link/KlYOelu5QMb  YouTube: You can purchase the Gottmans’ book, ‘Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict into Connection’, here: https://amzn.to/4emRC7u  Spotify: You can purchase the Gottmans’ book, ‘Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict into Connection’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/KosccZE5QMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Sponsors: Shopify - http://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Gottman Doctors: Affairs Can Actually Save Your Relationship! But If You See This, It's Time To Walk Away!fd1e60c9-b648-450f-a67b-a941cbd728ebMon, 16 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +00008286https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2024) Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2024)e609ab7e-c682-49cd-9ba4-86c983ebf140Mon, 16 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Summary of the Moral Law (2024) In today’s “Nugget Day,” Fr. Mike reviews the significant takeaways that the Catechism teaches us about the moral law. Fr. Mike highlights that God has written the moral law in the depths of every human heart. Today’s In Brief section also reminds us that the moral law is a “fatherly instruction by God,” rooted in love and oriented towards our joy, freedom, and flourishing. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1975-1986. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today’s “Nugget Day,” Fr. Mike reviews the significant takeaways that the Catechism teaches us about the moral law. Fr. Mike highlights that God has written the moral law in the depths of every human heart. Today’s In Brief section also reminds us that the moral law is a “fatherly instruction by God,” rooted in love and oriented towards our joy, freedom, and flourishing. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1975-1986. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 260: Summary of the Moral Law (2024)fdb54005-9835-4b1d-8402-c0bd96b04222Mon, 16 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Summary of the Moral Law (2024) In today’s “Nugget Day,” Fr. Mike reviews the significant takeaways that the Catechism teaches us about the moral law. Fr. Mike highlights that God has written the moral law in the depths of every human heart. Today’s In Brief section also reminds us that the moral law is a “fatherly instruction by God,” rooted in love and oriented towards our joy, freedom, and flourishing. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1975-1986. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today’s “Nugget Day,” Fr. Mike reviews the significant takeaways that the Catechism teaches us about the moral law. Fr. Mike highlights that God has written the moral law in the depths of every human heart. Today’s In Brief section also reminds us that the moral law is a “fatherly instruction by God,” rooted in love and oriented towards our joy, freedom, and flourishing. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1975-1986. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 260: Summary of the Moral Law (2024)74f8d347-857b-4452-83d7-c34196991ba8Mon, 16 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2024) Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2024)fd2369eb-3750-4b12-8258-f023887be9cbMon, 16 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2024) Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2024)7a486623-5a61-4b12-9463-a84beb2e0dfcMon, 16 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2024) Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2024)c43fdc7d-0069-4930-ba21-d865fb4037f8Mon, 16 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThat One’s Mine"Dad, how many people are on earth?" asked Sophia one evening."I don't remember exactly," said Dad. "Billions. Did you talk about that in school?""No," said Sophia, "but our teacher at church talked about how God loves every person, and some of us were wondering how many people that would be.""Well, I don't know the number, but your teacher is right--God does love each person," Dad replied. "He loves us all so much that Jesus died for the sins of the whole world.""Since there are so many people, you'd think He'd forget who's who," said Sophia. "I mean, lots of girls have brown hair and brown eyes and are named Sophia. There are even two in my class! So how does God know which one is me?" She grinned. "You know, the one hoping for a new bike for her birthday!"Dad laughed. "Don't worry, honey. God knows you're the one who wants a new bike--and I can't seem to forget either!"Mom came in and picked up her sweater. "The cake-baking contest at the school gym is tonight, and I'm ready to leave. Who wants to come along?""We all do," said Dad. "Let's go!"At the gym, cakes on identical glass holders filled several tables. "They're all alike!" exclaimed Sophia. "Except some are white and some are chocolate.""They're being tested strictly for taste, not looks," said Mom, "so the rules said they were to have no decorations. But I know which one is mine." Her eyes searched each table. "There!" Mom pointed to the table with chocolate cakes. "The second one from the end--that one's mine.""Are you sure?" Sophia asked. "It looks the same as the others to me.""Not to me," said Mom. "And yes, I'm sure. I made it, and I see little differences, like how the frosting is swirled."Dad smiled at Sophia. "Remember what we were talking about at home? God made you, and you are very special to Him. No two people look the same to Him--He made each of us unique and knows everything about us. Mom knows her cake, and God knows you. There's no way He'd mix you up with anyone else."–Suzanne Daly

"Dad, how many people are on earth?" asked Sophia one evening."I don't remember exactly," said Dad. "Billions. Did you talk about that in school?""No," said Sophia, "but our teacher at church talked about how God loves every person, and some of us were wondering how many people that would be.""Well, I don't know the number, but your teacher is right--God does love each person," Dad replied. "He loves us all so much that Jesus died for the sins of the whole world.""Since there are so many people, you'd think He'd forget who's who," said Sophia. "I mean, lots of girls have brown hair and brown eyes and are named Sophia. There are even two in my class! So how does God know which one is me?" She grinned. "You know, the one hoping for a new bike for her birthday!"Dad laughed. "Don't worry, honey. God knows you're the one who wants a new bike--and I can't seem to forget either!"Mom came in and picked up her sweater. "The cake-baking contest at the school gym is tonight, and I'm ready to leave. Who wants to come along?""We all do," said Dad. "Let's go!"At the gym, cakes on identical glass holders filled several tables. "They're all alike!" exclaimed Sophia. "Except some are white and some are chocolate.""They're being tested strictly for taste, not looks," said Mom, "so the rules said they were to have no decorations. But I know which one is mine." Her eyes searched each table. "There!" Mom pointed to the table with chocolate cakes. "The second one from the end--that one's mine.""Are you sure?" Sophia asked. "It looks the same as the others to me.""Not to me," said Mom. "And yes, I'm sure. I made it, and I see little differences, like how the frosting is swirled."Dad smiled at Sophia. "Remember what we were talking about at home? God made you, and you are very special to Him. No two people look the same to Him--He made each of us unique and knows everything about us. Mom knows her cake, and God knows you. There's no way He'd mix you up with anyone else."–Suzanne Daly

That One’s Mine290cd87b-6002-4708-82d9-95c1d5e0a61cMon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThat One’s Mine"Dad, how many people are on earth?" asked Sophia one evening."I don't remember exactly," said Dad. "Billions. Did you talk about that in school?""No," said Sophia, "but our teacher at church talked about how God loves every person, and some of us were wondering how many people that would be.""Well, I don't know the number, but your teacher is right--God does love each person," Dad replied. "He loves us all so much that Jesus died for the sins of the whole world.""Since there are so many people, you'd think He'd forget who's who," said Sophia. "I mean, lots of girls have brown hair and brown eyes and are named Sophia. There are even two in my class! So how does God know which one is me?" She grinned. "You know, the one hoping for a new bike for her birthday!"Dad laughed. "Don't worry, honey. God knows you're the one who wants a new bike--and I can't seem to forget either!"Mom came in and picked up her sweater. "The cake-baking contest at the school gym is tonight, and I'm ready to leave. Who wants to come along?""We all do," said Dad. "Let's go!"At the gym, cakes on identical glass holders filled several tables. "They're all alike!" exclaimed Sophia. "Except some are white and some are chocolate.""They're being tested strictly for taste, not looks," said Mom, "so the rules said they were to have no decorations. But I know which one is mine." Her eyes searched each table. "There!" Mom pointed to the table with chocolate cakes. "The second one from the end--that one's mine.""Are you sure?" Sophia asked. "It looks the same as the others to me.""Not to me," said Mom. "And yes, I'm sure. I made it, and I see little differences, like how the frosting is swirled."Dad smiled at Sophia. "Remember what we were talking about at home? God made you, and you are very special to Him. No two people look the same to Him--He made each of us unique and knows everything about us. Mom knows her cake, and God knows you. There's no way He'd mix you up with anyone else."–Suzanne Daly

"Dad, how many people are on earth?" asked Sophia one evening."I don't remember exactly," said Dad. "Billions. Did you talk about that in school?""No," said Sophia, "but our teacher at church talked about how God loves every person, and some of us were wondering how many people that would be.""Well, I don't know the number, but your teacher is right--God does love each person," Dad replied. "He loves us all so much that Jesus died for the sins of the whole world.""Since there are so many people, you'd think He'd forget who's who," said Sophia. "I mean, lots of girls have brown hair and brown eyes and are named Sophia. There are even two in my class! So how does God know which one is me?" She grinned. "You know, the one hoping for a new bike for her birthday!"Dad laughed. "Don't worry, honey. God knows you're the one who wants a new bike--and I can't seem to forget either!"Mom came in and picked up her sweater. "The cake-baking contest at the school gym is tonight, and I'm ready to leave. Who wants to come along?""We all do," said Dad. "Let's go!"At the gym, cakes on identical glass holders filled several tables. "They're all alike!" exclaimed Sophia. "Except some are white and some are chocolate.""They're being tested strictly for taste, not looks," said Mom, "so the rules said they were to have no decorations. But I know which one is mine." Her eyes searched each table. "There!" Mom pointed to the table with chocolate cakes. "The second one from the end--that one's mine.""Are you sure?" Sophia asked. "It looks the same as the others to me.""Not to me," said Mom. "And yes, I'm sure. I made it, and I see little differences, like how the frosting is swirled."Dad smiled at Sophia. "Remember what we were talking about at home? God made you, and you are very special to Him. No two people look the same to Him--He made each of us unique and knows everything about us. Mom knows her cake, and God knows you. There's no way He'd mix you up with anyone else."–Suzanne Daly

That One’s Minef5c0612a-87f9-4172-b64d-6f2a5531cf6aMon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2024) Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2024)a67aabbc-da06-4a5c-9672-e05beb0ca0d1Sun, 15 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The New Commandment (2024) We continue our examination of the New Law or Law of the Gospel, specifically the Golden Rule and New Commandment of Jesus. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Commandment requires us to love God as the center of everything we are and everything we have. He also unpacks how the New Commandment is also known as the law of love, grace, and freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1970-1974. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the New Law or Law of the Gospel, specifically the Golden Rule and New Commandment of Jesus. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Commandment requires us to love God as the center of everything we are and everything we have. He also unpacks how the New Commandment is also known as the law of love, grace, and freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1970-1974. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 259: The New Commandment (2024)ba3fca2e-18e4-4170-9095-30e3c4a5b82bSun, 15 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The New Commandment (2024) We continue our examination of the New Law or Law of the Gospel, specifically the Golden Rule and New Commandment of Jesus. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Commandment requires us to love God as the center of everything we are and everything we have. He also unpacks how the New Commandment is also known as the law of love, grace, and freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1970-1974. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the New Law or Law of the Gospel, specifically the Golden Rule and New Commandment of Jesus. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Commandment requires us to love God as the center of everything we are and everything we have. He also unpacks how the New Commandment is also known as the law of love, grace, and freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1970-1974. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 259: The New Commandment (2024)ae48bd27-1cf4-4cce-bbc8-02c7a85cfe48Sun, 15 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2024) Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2024)3f4c7d39-e8ff-4356-aff6-69e234ccf2d9Sun, 15 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2024) Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2024)df1e725f-7d11-474a-bcac-448251932b4fSun, 15 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2024) Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2024)e7971e61-9647-48ab-84e3-c8ba7ded7178Sun, 15 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLa Noche Triste"La Noche Triste," murmured Harrison as his sister Cara entered the living room. "I gotta remember that--it might be on our test tomorrow.""What does it mean?" asked Cara."It's Spanish for 'The Night of Sorrows.' You'll learn about it next year," Harrison said as he closed his social studies book."Why is it called that?" Cara wanted to know."Well, it's something that happened more than four hundred years ago," said Harrison. "The Aztecs--one of the native people groups in Mexico--had a great city on an island. A Spanish leader by the name of Cortés was able to take his army into the city because the Aztec ruler thought the Spanish leader was a god. "But the Spanish were hungry for money and power, which made the Aztecs distrustful of them," Harrison continued. "After hearing rumors that the Aztecs might try to kill them, the Spanish attacked and killed a number of Aztec people at a festival. Then Cortés and his men knew they had to leave. But before they did, they loaded up all the gold they could carry. As they tried to escape, the Aztecs attacked them. Many Spanish soldiers tried to swim to the mainland, but they drowned because the weight of the gold pulled them down. It was called 'The Night of Sorrows' because more than half of the Spanish army died that night.""Wow! Why didn't they get rid of the gold when they realized it was weighing them down?" asked Cara.Harrison shrugged. "I don't know. I guess they were greedy and wanted to keep it.""It sounds like they had a lot in common with us today," said Dad, who had been listening. "Many of us try to get as much earthly treasure as we possibly can--even when it means other people get hurt. We seem to think money and the power that comes with it is more important than anything else, but we're never satisfied.""And there are lots of things money can't buy," said Cara. "The sermon in church last week was about that. Peace, joy, contentment, and especially the forgiveness of sins and living with God forever--we can only have those things by trusting in Jesus."Dad nodded. "Jesus is the only treasure that brings eternal life--and He gives it to us for free." –Jean A. Burns

"La Noche Triste," murmured Harrison as his sister Cara entered the living room. "I gotta remember that--it might be on our test tomorrow.""What does it mean?" asked Cara."It's Spanish for 'The Night of Sorrows.' You'll learn about it next year," Harrison said as he closed his social studies book."Why is it called that?" Cara wanted to know."Well, it's something that happened more than four hundred years ago," said Harrison. "The Aztecs--one of the native people groups in Mexico--had a great city on an island. A Spanish leader by the name of Cortés was able to take his army into the city because the Aztec ruler thought the Spanish leader was a god. "But the Spanish were hungry for money and power, which made the Aztecs distrustful of them," Harrison continued. "After hearing rumors that the Aztecs might try to kill them, the Spanish attacked and killed a number of Aztec people at a festival. Then Cortés and his men knew they had to leave. But before they did, they loaded up all the gold they could carry. As they tried to escape, the Aztecs attacked them. Many Spanish soldiers tried to swim to the mainland, but they drowned because the weight of the gold pulled them down. It was called 'The Night of Sorrows' because more than half of the Spanish army died that night.""Wow! Why didn't they get rid of the gold when they realized it was weighing them down?" asked Cara.Harrison shrugged. "I don't know. I guess they were greedy and wanted to keep it.""It sounds like they had a lot in common with us today," said Dad, who had been listening. "Many of us try to get as much earthly treasure as we possibly can--even when it means other people get hurt. We seem to think money and the power that comes with it is more important than anything else, but we're never satisfied.""And there are lots of things money can't buy," said Cara. "The sermon in church last week was about that. Peace, joy, contentment, and especially the forgiveness of sins and living with God forever--we can only have those things by trusting in Jesus."Dad nodded. "Jesus is the only treasure that brings eternal life--and He gives it to us for free." –Jean A. Burns

La Noche Triste030ba99b-49d3-478a-83c0-3906cd71ef9aSun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLa Noche Triste"La Noche Triste," murmured Harrison as his sister Cara entered the living room. "I gotta remember that--it might be on our test tomorrow.""What does it mean?" asked Cara."It's Spanish for 'The Night of Sorrows.' You'll learn about it next year," Harrison said as he closed his social studies book."Why is it called that?" Cara wanted to know."Well, it's something that happened more than four hundred years ago," said Harrison. "The Aztecs--one of the native people groups in Mexico--had a great city on an island. A Spanish leader by the name of Cortés was able to take his army into the city because the Aztec ruler thought the Spanish leader was a god. "But the Spanish were hungry for money and power, which made the Aztecs distrustful of them," Harrison continued. "After hearing rumors that the Aztecs might try to kill them, the Spanish attacked and killed a number of Aztec people at a festival. Then Cortés and his men knew they had to leave. But before they did, they loaded up all the gold they could carry. As they tried to escape, the Aztecs attacked them. Many Spanish soldiers tried to swim to the mainland, but they drowned because the weight of the gold pulled them down. It was called 'The Night of Sorrows' because more than half of the Spanish army died that night.""Wow! Why didn't they get rid of the gold when they realized it was weighing them down?" asked Cara.Harrison shrugged. "I don't know. I guess they were greedy and wanted to keep it.""It sounds like they had a lot in common with us today," said Dad, who had been listening. "Many of us try to get as much earthly treasure as we possibly can--even when it means other people get hurt. We seem to think money and the power that comes with it is more important than anything else, but we're never satisfied.""And there are lots of things money can't buy," said Cara. "The sermon in church last week was about that. Peace, joy, contentment, and especially the forgiveness of sins and living with God forever--we can only have those things by trusting in Jesus."Dad nodded. "Jesus is the only treasure that brings eternal life--and He gives it to us for free." –Jean A. Burns

"La Noche Triste," murmured Harrison as his sister Cara entered the living room. "I gotta remember that--it might be on our test tomorrow.""What does it mean?" asked Cara."It's Spanish for 'The Night of Sorrows.' You'll learn about it next year," Harrison said as he closed his social studies book."Why is it called that?" Cara wanted to know."Well, it's something that happened more than four hundred years ago," said Harrison. "The Aztecs--one of the native people groups in Mexico--had a great city on an island. A Spanish leader by the name of Cortés was able to take his army into the city because the Aztec ruler thought the Spanish leader was a god. "But the Spanish were hungry for money and power, which made the Aztecs distrustful of them," Harrison continued. "After hearing rumors that the Aztecs might try to kill them, the Spanish attacked and killed a number of Aztec people at a festival. Then Cortés and his men knew they had to leave. But before they did, they loaded up all the gold they could carry. As they tried to escape, the Aztecs attacked them. Many Spanish soldiers tried to swim to the mainland, but they drowned because the weight of the gold pulled them down. It was called 'The Night of Sorrows' because more than half of the Spanish army died that night.""Wow! Why didn't they get rid of the gold when they realized it was weighing them down?" asked Cara.Harrison shrugged. "I don't know. I guess they were greedy and wanted to keep it.""It sounds like they had a lot in common with us today," said Dad, who had been listening. "Many of us try to get as much earthly treasure as we possibly can--even when it means other people get hurt. We seem to think money and the power that comes with it is more important than anything else, but we're never satisfied.""And there are lots of things money can't buy," said Cara. "The sermon in church last week was about that. Peace, joy, contentment, and especially the forgiveness of sins and living with God forever--we can only have those things by trusting in Jesus."Dad nodded. "Jesus is the only treasure that brings eternal life--and He gives it to us for free." –Jean A. Burns

La Noche Triste93ffd6bf-aed4-45fb-8794-640acf6c638cSun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/15/24 The Most Important Question Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our answer makes a difference. We are presented today with the single most important question any of us will be asked and all of us will have to answer: who do you say that Jesus is? Mass Readings from September 15, 2024: Isaiah 50:5-9 Psalms 116:1-9James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our answer makes a difference. We are presented today with the single most important question any of us will be asked and all of us will have to answer: who do you say that Jesus is? Mass Readings from September 15, 2024: Isaiah 50:5-9 Psalms 116:1-9James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35

full09/15/24 The Most Important Question3a3a2632-bd98-432a-a2d1-49898d522a35Sat, 14 Sep 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)1b53034e-26e4-405c-a24f-d612441b289bSat, 14 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2024)a19fa0ff-14af-4a1b-be41-541c6c624044Sat, 14 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The New Law (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the New Law or the Law of the Gospel. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Law “fulfills, refines, surpasses, and leads the Old Law to its perfection.” He also explains how the New Law of Christ that is expressed through the Sermon on the Mount is perfected by the grace of the Holy Spirit and works through charity and the Sacraments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1965-1969. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the New Law or the Law of the Gospel. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Law “fulfills, refines, surpasses, and leads the Old Law to its perfection.” He also explains how the New Law of Christ that is expressed through the Sermon on the Mount is perfected by the grace of the Holy Spirit and works through charity and the Sacraments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1965-1969. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 258: The New Law (2024)f4da2d0d-6815-48d9-9aa9-9899a8b6c802Sat, 14 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The New Law (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the New Law or the Law of the Gospel. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Law “fulfills, refines, surpasses, and leads the Old Law to its perfection.” He also explains how the New Law of Christ that is expressed through the Sermon on the Mount is perfected by the grace of the Holy Spirit and works through charity and the Sacraments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1965-1969. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the New Law or the Law of the Gospel. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Law “fulfills, refines, surpasses, and leads the Old Law to its perfection.” He also explains how the New Law of Christ that is expressed through the Sermon on the Mount is perfected by the grace of the Holy Spirit and works through charity and the Sacraments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1965-1969. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 258: The New Law (2024)1f8e052b-c089-4f61-af16-d4d664b596cdSat, 14 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2024)299dccab-f691-4e9f-a95a-83dac202861cSat, 14 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)df3b68f7-b7b1-4e34-ad58-e6883dc83811Sat, 14 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2024)7dab62b0-ca70-409e-9e68-402a885d1aa1Sat, 14 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)c5fecbeb-9c9d-45b0-b673-a654b1a9c23cSat, 14 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)ff9daa4a-ddf3-42ee-9f05-8d772115222dSat, 14 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2024)e7df7b96-8141-48f6-82ac-7213dbcef661Sat, 14 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/15/24 The Most Important Question Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our answer makes a difference. We are presented today with the single most important question any of us will be asked and all of us will have to answer: who do you say that Jesus is? Mass Readings from September 15, 2024: Isaiah 50:5-9 Psalms 116:1-9James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our answer makes a difference. We are presented today with the single most important question any of us will be asked and all of us will have to answer: who do you say that Jesus is? Mass Readings from September 15, 2024: Isaiah 50:5-9 Psalms 116:1-9James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35

full09/15/24 The Most Important Question09c9bfbe-7244-4588-9ada-2720b79cb200Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/15/24 The Most Important Question Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our answer makes a difference. We are presented today with the single most important question any of us will be asked and all of us will have to answer: who do you say that Jesus is? Mass Readings from September 15, 2024: Isaiah 50:5-9 Psalms 116:1-9James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our answer makes a difference. We are presented today with the single most important question any of us will be asked and all of us will have to answer: who do you say that Jesus is? Mass Readings from September 15, 2024: Isaiah 50:5-9 Psalms 116:1-9James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35

full09/15/24 The Most Important Question88590bb2-5ff8-4d7d-9adc-da09c5142b68Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTwo Important TestsElin was trying to concentrate on her math lesson when her mother appeared in the doorway of her room. "How's the homework coming?" Mom asked.Elin shrugged. "We're having a test tomorrow, and I'm afraid I won't pass it. I can't seem to study." She let out a big sigh. "Since Dad went to rehab, my mind is always somewhere else."Mom came in and put her arm around Elin. "I understand, honey. I miss him too."Elin slammed her book shut. "Mom, why didn't God answer our prayers? Didn't we pray enough? Is it our fault Dad kept getting worse and had to go to rehab?""No, El, it's not our fault at all. We did all we could to help him," Mom assured her. "I don't know why God allowed things to happen the way they did, but I know He loves your dad and can heal him and help him change. At least now he's on the right track to getting better. Let's continue to pray for Dad and for each other--God answers prayer, but in His own time and in His own way."Elin's eyes filled with tears. "But what about us now? Doesn't God care about us?""Oh, Elin, the same God who loved us so much that He gave His Son to die for us loves us just as much now as ever. I know it's hard, but just like we trusted Jesus to save us from our sin, we can trust Him to take care of us now. He can give us peace--He's the only one who can do that. Do you remember the verse you learned in church last week?"Elin nodded. "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." "It looks like you have two tests to pass right now," Mom said as she smoothed Elin's hair back from her face. "One is your math test, and the other is remembering God's promise to care for you, even when things are hard. With God's help, I'm confident you can manage both.""Okay," said Elin. "I'll try to remember how much God cares for me." She smiled and opened her math book. "I think I can study now." –Marie Shropshire

Elin was trying to concentrate on her math lesson when her mother appeared in the doorway of her room. "How's the homework coming?" Mom asked.Elin shrugged. "We're having a test tomorrow, and I'm afraid I won't pass it. I can't seem to study." She let out a big sigh. "Since Dad went to rehab, my mind is always somewhere else."Mom came in and put her arm around Elin. "I understand, honey. I miss him too."Elin slammed her book shut. "Mom, why didn't God answer our prayers? Didn't we pray enough? Is it our fault Dad kept getting worse and had to go to rehab?""No, El, it's not our fault at all. We did all we could to help him," Mom assured her. "I don't know why God allowed things to happen the way they did, but I know He loves your dad and can heal him and help him change. At least now he's on the right track to getting better. Let's continue to pray for Dad and for each other--God answers prayer, but in His own time and in His own way."Elin's eyes filled with tears. "But what about us now? Doesn't God care about us?""Oh, Elin, the same God who loved us so much that He gave His Son to die for us loves us just as much now as ever. I know it's hard, but just like we trusted Jesus to save us from our sin, we can trust Him to take care of us now. He can give us peace--He's the only one who can do that. Do you remember the verse you learned in church last week?"Elin nodded. "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." "It looks like you have two tests to pass right now," Mom said as she smoothed Elin's hair back from her face. "One is your math test, and the other is remembering God's promise to care for you, even when things are hard. With God's help, I'm confident you can manage both.""Okay," said Elin. "I'll try to remember how much God cares for me." She smiled and opened her math book. "I think I can study now." –Marie Shropshire

Two Important Tests8668419c-11d2-419c-89b4-7708a2e47f52Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTwo Important TestsElin was trying to concentrate on her math lesson when her mother appeared in the doorway of her room. "How's the homework coming?" Mom asked.Elin shrugged. "We're having a test tomorrow, and I'm afraid I won't pass it. I can't seem to study." She let out a big sigh. "Since Dad went to rehab, my mind is always somewhere else."Mom came in and put her arm around Elin. "I understand, honey. I miss him too."Elin slammed her book shut. "Mom, why didn't God answer our prayers? Didn't we pray enough? Is it our fault Dad kept getting worse and had to go to rehab?""No, El, it's not our fault at all. We did all we could to help him," Mom assured her. "I don't know why God allowed things to happen the way they did, but I know He loves your dad and can heal him and help him change. At least now he's on the right track to getting better. Let's continue to pray for Dad and for each other--God answers prayer, but in His own time and in His own way."Elin's eyes filled with tears. "But what about us now? Doesn't God care about us?""Oh, Elin, the same God who loved us so much that He gave His Son to die for us loves us just as much now as ever. I know it's hard, but just like we trusted Jesus to save us from our sin, we can trust Him to take care of us now. He can give us peace--He's the only one who can do that. Do you remember the verse you learned in church last week?"Elin nodded. "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." "It looks like you have two tests to pass right now," Mom said as she smoothed Elin's hair back from her face. "One is your math test, and the other is remembering God's promise to care for you, even when things are hard. With God's help, I'm confident you can manage both.""Okay," said Elin. "I'll try to remember how much God cares for me." She smiled and opened her math book. "I think I can study now." –Marie Shropshire

Elin was trying to concentrate on her math lesson when her mother appeared in the doorway of her room. "How's the homework coming?" Mom asked.Elin shrugged. "We're having a test tomorrow, and I'm afraid I won't pass it. I can't seem to study." She let out a big sigh. "Since Dad went to rehab, my mind is always somewhere else."Mom came in and put her arm around Elin. "I understand, honey. I miss him too."Elin slammed her book shut. "Mom, why didn't God answer our prayers? Didn't we pray enough? Is it our fault Dad kept getting worse and had to go to rehab?""No, El, it's not our fault at all. We did all we could to help him," Mom assured her. "I don't know why God allowed things to happen the way they did, but I know He loves your dad and can heal him and help him change. At least now he's on the right track to getting better. Let's continue to pray for Dad and for each other--God answers prayer, but in His own time and in His own way."Elin's eyes filled with tears. "But what about us now? Doesn't God care about us?""Oh, Elin, the same God who loved us so much that He gave His Son to die for us loves us just as much now as ever. I know it's hard, but just like we trusted Jesus to save us from our sin, we can trust Him to take care of us now. He can give us peace--He's the only one who can do that. Do you remember the verse you learned in church last week?"Elin nodded. "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." "It looks like you have two tests to pass right now," Mom said as she smoothed Elin's hair back from her face. "One is your math test, and the other is remembering God's promise to care for you, even when things are hard. With God's help, I'm confident you can manage both.""Okay," said Elin. "I'll try to remember how much God cares for me." She smiled and opened her math book. "I think I can study now." –Marie Shropshire

Two Important Testsd459b7d0-91eb-4cf4-b73b-a36b4e7d6fbeSat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBacksliding in the Faith | Girls Gone Biblehiiiii GGB:) this week we’re talking about backsliding in the faith. guys backsliding in the faith can happen so subtly, sometimes we won’t even realize we’ve drifted until we feel distant from God. Distractions, challenges, and temptations can easily pull us away from our walk with Jesus. no matter how far we've slipped, Jesus is always there, calling us back to him with open arms. Keep your eyes on him. episode starts at 5 minutes. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hiiiii GGB:) this week we’re talking about backsliding in the faith. guys backsliding in the faith can happen so subtly, sometimes we won’t even realize we’ve drifted until we feel distant from God. Distractions, challenges, and temptations can easily pull us away from our walk with Jesus. no matter how far we've slipped, Jesus is always there, calling us back to him with open arms. Keep your eyes on him. episode starts at 5 minutes. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullBacksliding in the Faith | Girls Gone Bible70a3a095-9ab5-4910-bbbe-61af6d3d6bd0Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:05:46 +00004441https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS4 EP5. Vengeance Is The Lord'sHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, reads the Word of God in the book of Proverbs. We started to read Proverbs in episode two of season four, "We Have The Key To Life" and we are continuing to read through it starting in Proverbs 25. As followers of Jesus, we are called to treat everyone with unconventional compassion and love and the Lord blesses us when we do so. "If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. You will heap burning coals of shame on their heads, and the Lord will reward you." Proverbs 25:21-23 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, reads the Word of God in the book of Proverbs. We started to read Proverbs in episode two of season four, "We Have The Key To Life" and we are continuing to read through it starting in Proverbs 25. As followers of Jesus, we are called to treat everyone with unconventional compassion and love and the Lord blesses us when we do so. "If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. You will heap burning coals of shame on their heads, and the Lord will reward you." Proverbs 25:21-23 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullS4 EP5. Vengeance Is The Lord'sd17c715b-dc25-4577-9c26-764e456bcc90Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00003709https://216.73.216.191/allTagsvengeance is the Lord'sHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, reads the Word of God in the book of Proverbs. We started to read Proverbs in episode two of season four, "We Have The Key To Life" and we are continuing to read through it starting in Proverbs 25. As followers of Jesus, we are called to treat everyone with unconventional compassion and love and the Lord blesses us when we do so. "If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. You will heap burning coals of shame on their heads, and the Lord will reward you." Proverbs 25:21-23 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, reads the Word of God in the book of Proverbs. We started to read Proverbs in episode two of season four, "We Have The Key To Life" and we are continuing to read through it starting in Proverbs 25. As followers of Jesus, we are called to treat everyone with unconventional compassion and love and the Lord blesses us when we do so. "If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. You will heap burning coals of shame on their heads, and the Lord will reward you." Proverbs 25:21-23 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullvengeance is the Lord's421de98d-b15d-46c9-a75b-509520cb2df1Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 179: How To Stop Stress From Killing You: Mo GowdatIn this moment, entrepreneur and best selling author, Mohammad "Mo" Gawdat, discusses the root cause of stress in your life. Mo says that it is not major traumatic events that break people, instead it is the much smaller damage that build ups over time and results from the script that you tell yourself. He believes that many of the stressors of your life can easily be cut out if you spend time deliberately looking at and reflecting on your life. After this you can then choose to limit what you allow into it, and help break the toxic addiction to stress we all suffer from in the modern world. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/vgYbIohXXKb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/r9qufpkXXKb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Mo Gawdat: https://www.mogawdat.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, entrepreneur and best selling author, Mohammad "Mo" Gawdat, discusses the root cause of stress in your life. Mo says that it is not major traumatic events that break people, instead it is the much smaller damage that build ups over time and results from the script that you tell yourself. He believes that many of the stressors of your life can easily be cut out if you spend time deliberately looking at and reflecting on your life. After this you can then choose to limit what you allow into it, and help break the toxic addiction to stress we all suffer from in the modern world. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/vgYbIohXXKb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/r9qufpkXXKb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Mo Gawdat: https://www.mogawdat.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 179: How To Stop Stress From Killing You: Mo Gowdat01bdcbf1-3203-4d6f-95b4-b5767e3fe199Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +00001155https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: Choose to Love (2024) Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 257: Choose to Love (2024)e11ee813-9ad9-4939-8875-b8b9ffa8c9d4Fri, 13 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: The Old Law (2024) We continue the section on moral law, specifically focusing on the Old Law. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Old Law is the first stage of Revealed Law. He also unpacks how the Old Law acts as preparation for the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1961-1964. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue the section on moral law, specifically focusing on the Old Law. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Old Law is the first stage of Revealed Law. He also unpacks how the Old Law acts as preparation for the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1961-1964. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 257: The Old Law (2024)f719f80d-8c1f-440e-8cea-e252d116fd3cFri, 13 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: The Old Law (2024) We continue the section on moral law, specifically focusing on the Old Law. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Old Law is the first stage of Revealed Law. He also unpacks how the Old Law acts as preparation for the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1961-1964. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue the section on moral law, specifically focusing on the Old Law. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Old Law is the first stage of Revealed Law. He also unpacks how the Old Law acts as preparation for the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1961-1964. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 257: The Old Law (2024)c3922c46-010b-4f4d-ba71-ffda71b287eeFri, 13 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: Choose to Love (2024) Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 257: Choose to Love (2024)61f7e7bc-a938-4ac6-a8db-d13e9a31e901Fri, 13 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: Choose to Love (2024) Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 257: Choose to Love (2024)d51d136e-2ee9-49ca-aeab-5197a45f1599Fri, 13 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: Choose to Love (2024) Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 257: Choose to Love (2024)595c725f-5935-4985-bd42-37886d6be020Fri, 13 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Blame GameAria flipped open a small manual that had come with their new toaster and started reading. "Some of these warnings are funny!" she said to Mom. "Listen. 'Do not put under water. Do not touch hot surfaces. Do not put fingers in slots.' Anybody with any sense at all would know not to do those things. Why do they write them in the instructions?" "They do seem pretty silly, but you might be surprised how many people would do some of those things," replied Mom. "Then if the toaster breaks or they get hurt, they might blame the manufacturer if those warnings weren't in the manual. Sometimes people even go to court and sue for a lot of money." "Even though it's their own fault?" asked Aria's brother Aidan.Mom nodded. "It's human nature to blame somebody else. Both Adam and Eve did it in the Garden of Eden, and people have been doing it ever since. Who do you think gets blamed more than anyone else?""I do!" declared Aidan."You do not," said Aria."I'd say it's God," said Mom. "He often gets blamed for bad things that happen, even though it was Adam and Eve's disobedience that brought sin into the world and made a mess of everything. Yet God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to save us from sin, and He gives us detailed instructions on how we should live, but people often ignore them. Then when something goes wrong because of something they did, they blame God even though they're the ones who didn't follow His instructions." "Like when Aidan fell out of his window and broke his leg trying to sneak out of the house when he was grounded last year," said Aria. "Hey!" said Aidan. "I didn't blame anyone for my fall--I admitted it was my fault and accepted responsibility." Aidan grinned at his sister. "And now I'm a model son." Aria and Mom both laughed.Mom picked up the toaster manual. "I'll put this away for now, but God's instructions to us shouldn't be left in a drawer. Let's all read something from our Bibles each day so we can remember what God has done for us and how He wants us to live. Instead of playing the blame game, we can confess our wrongs to Him and He will forgive us." –Heather Tekavec

Aria flipped open a small manual that had come with their new toaster and started reading. "Some of these warnings are funny!" she said to Mom. "Listen. 'Do not put under water. Do not touch hot surfaces. Do not put fingers in slots.' Anybody with any sense at all would know not to do those things. Why do they write them in the instructions?" "They do seem pretty silly, but you might be surprised how many people would do some of those things," replied Mom. "Then if the toaster breaks or they get hurt, they might blame the manufacturer if those warnings weren't in the manual. Sometimes people even go to court and sue for a lot of money." "Even though it's their own fault?" asked Aria's brother Aidan.Mom nodded. "It's human nature to blame somebody else. Both Adam and Eve did it in the Garden of Eden, and people have been doing it ever since. Who do you think gets blamed more than anyone else?""I do!" declared Aidan."You do not," said Aria."I'd say it's God," said Mom. "He often gets blamed for bad things that happen, even though it was Adam and Eve's disobedience that brought sin into the world and made a mess of everything. Yet God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to save us from sin, and He gives us detailed instructions on how we should live, but people often ignore them. Then when something goes wrong because of something they did, they blame God even though they're the ones who didn't follow His instructions." "Like when Aidan fell out of his window and broke his leg trying to sneak out of the house when he was grounded last year," said Aria. "Hey!" said Aidan. "I didn't blame anyone for my fall--I admitted it was my fault and accepted responsibility." Aidan grinned at his sister. "And now I'm a model son." Aria and Mom both laughed.Mom picked up the toaster manual. "I'll put this away for now, but God's instructions to us shouldn't be left in a drawer. Let's all read something from our Bibles each day so we can remember what God has done for us and how He wants us to live. Instead of playing the blame game, we can confess our wrongs to Him and He will forgive us." –Heather Tekavec

The Blame Gamec41c972c-a287-4ca0-85ed-32db055aca79Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Blame GameAria flipped open a small manual that had come with their new toaster and started reading. "Some of these warnings are funny!" she said to Mom. "Listen. 'Do not put under water. Do not touch hot surfaces. Do not put fingers in slots.' Anybody with any sense at all would know not to do those things. Why do they write them in the instructions?" "They do seem pretty silly, but you might be surprised how many people would do some of those things," replied Mom. "Then if the toaster breaks or they get hurt, they might blame the manufacturer if those warnings weren't in the manual. Sometimes people even go to court and sue for a lot of money." "Even though it's their own fault?" asked Aria's brother Aidan.Mom nodded. "It's human nature to blame somebody else. Both Adam and Eve did it in the Garden of Eden, and people have been doing it ever since. Who do you think gets blamed more than anyone else?""I do!" declared Aidan."You do not," said Aria."I'd say it's God," said Mom. "He often gets blamed for bad things that happen, even though it was Adam and Eve's disobedience that brought sin into the world and made a mess of everything. Yet God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to save us from sin, and He gives us detailed instructions on how we should live, but people often ignore them. Then when something goes wrong because of something they did, they blame God even though they're the ones who didn't follow His instructions." "Like when Aidan fell out of his window and broke his leg trying to sneak out of the house when he was grounded last year," said Aria. "Hey!" said Aidan. "I didn't blame anyone for my fall--I admitted it was my fault and accepted responsibility." Aidan grinned at his sister. "And now I'm a model son." Aria and Mom both laughed.Mom picked up the toaster manual. "I'll put this away for now, but God's instructions to us shouldn't be left in a drawer. Let's all read something from our Bibles each day so we can remember what God has done for us and how He wants us to live. Instead of playing the blame game, we can confess our wrongs to Him and He will forgive us." –Heather Tekavec

Aria flipped open a small manual that had come with their new toaster and started reading. "Some of these warnings are funny!" she said to Mom. "Listen. 'Do not put under water. Do not touch hot surfaces. Do not put fingers in slots.' Anybody with any sense at all would know not to do those things. Why do they write them in the instructions?" "They do seem pretty silly, but you might be surprised how many people would do some of those things," replied Mom. "Then if the toaster breaks or they get hurt, they might blame the manufacturer if those warnings weren't in the manual. Sometimes people even go to court and sue for a lot of money." "Even though it's their own fault?" asked Aria's brother Aidan.Mom nodded. "It's human nature to blame somebody else. Both Adam and Eve did it in the Garden of Eden, and people have been doing it ever since. Who do you think gets blamed more than anyone else?""I do!" declared Aidan."You do not," said Aria."I'd say it's God," said Mom. "He often gets blamed for bad things that happen, even though it was Adam and Eve's disobedience that brought sin into the world and made a mess of everything. Yet God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to save us from sin, and He gives us detailed instructions on how we should live, but people often ignore them. Then when something goes wrong because of something they did, they blame God even though they're the ones who didn't follow His instructions." "Like when Aidan fell out of his window and broke his leg trying to sneak out of the house when he was grounded last year," said Aria. "Hey!" said Aidan. "I didn't blame anyone for my fall--I admitted it was my fault and accepted responsibility." Aidan grinned at his sister. "And now I'm a model son." Aria and Mom both laughed.Mom picked up the toaster manual. "I'll put this away for now, but God's instructions to us shouldn't be left in a drawer. Let's all read something from our Bibles each day so we can remember what God has done for us and how He wants us to live. Instead of playing the blame game, we can confess our wrongs to Him and He will forgive us." –Heather Tekavec

The Blame Gamecacff728-89c1-41e8-8de8-4f77d2773a29Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHopeless? Fr. Mike offers insights on how to combat despair. If you feel like you&#39;ve tried everything, see no way out, or think nothing matters, Fr. Mike reminds you of the true meaning of hope. He explains that we can always rely on God&#39;s presence. Choosing hope means choosing to act with courage, even if that victory is as simple as getting out of bed. Finally, he reminds us that one of the best ways to fight despair is to bring that hopelessness to God in Confession. You are loved, you are valued, and you are absolutely irreplaceable. Our team at Ascension is thinking of you and praying for you. If you&#39;re going through a difficult time or struggling with your mental health, don&#39;t hesitate to reach out for help. Talk to someone you trust or seek support from a professional. You can also call or text the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24/7).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike offers insights on how to combat despair. If you feel like you&#39;ve tried everything, see no way out, or think nothing matters, Fr. Mike reminds you of the true meaning of hope. He explains that we can always rely on God&#39;s presence. Choosing hope means choosing to act with courage, even if that victory is as simple as getting out of bed. Finally, he reminds us that one of the best ways to fight despair is to bring that hopelessness to God in Confession. You are loved, you are valued, and you are absolutely irreplaceable. Our team at Ascension is thinking of you and praying for you. If you&#39;re going through a difficult time or struggling with your mental health, don&#39;t hesitate to reach out for help. Talk to someone you trust or seek support from a professional. You can also call or text the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24/7).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHopeless?dcc7d18d-59d2-46a1-884a-0fb4ba64a74cThu, 12 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHopeless? Fr. Mike offers insights on how to combat despair. If you feel like you&#39;ve tried everything, see no way out, or think nothing matters, Fr. Mike reminds you of the true meaning of hope. He explains that we can always rely on God&#39;s presence. Choosing hope means choosing to act with courage, even if that victory is as simple as getting out of bed. Finally, he reminds us that one of the best ways to fight despair is to bring that hopelessness to God in Confession. You are loved, you are valued, and you are absolutely irreplaceable. Our team at Ascension is thinking of you and praying for you. If you&#39;re going through a difficult time or struggling with your mental health, don&#39;t hesitate to reach out for help. Talk to someone you trust or seek support from a professional. You can also call or text the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24/7).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike offers insights on how to combat despair. If you feel like you&#39;ve tried everything, see no way out, or think nothing matters, Fr. Mike reminds you of the true meaning of hope. He explains that we can always rely on God&#39;s presence. Choosing hope means choosing to act with courage, even if that victory is as simple as getting out of bed. Finally, he reminds us that one of the best ways to fight despair is to bring that hopelessness to God in Confession. You are loved, you are valued, and you are absolutely irreplaceable. Our team at Ascension is thinking of you and praying for you. If you&#39;re going through a difficult time or struggling with your mental health, don&#39;t hesitate to reach out for help. Talk to someone you trust or seek support from a professional. You can also call or text the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24/7).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHopeless?85dae18e-8120-4fae-ad1a-bd7a1f48e511Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#884 - 2 Thessalonians 3 – IdlenessThis episode is part 3 of a study of the letter to the Thessalonians. Before Paul wraps up this letter, he talks to the church about idleness and requests their continued prayers. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/2-thessalonians-3-idleness/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 of a study of the letter to the Thessalonians. Before Paul wraps up this letter, he talks to the church about idleness and requests their continued prayers. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/2-thessalonians-3-idleness/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#884 - 2 Thessalonians 3 – Idlenesse6ac4aba-bcec-43db-8890-7ea6de01091aThu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000648https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan I Mow on Sundays?John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman meet to discuss the confusing and often controversial topic of working on Sundays. We are called to abstain from work on Sundays, and indeed it can be sinful to engage in unnecessary labor. Yet we face the challenge of discerning what constitutes work, how we as men living for God can fulfill this precept, and what we should avoid to ensure our Sundays remain holy. We explore what the Church actually teaches, why leisure is essential for our lives, and what can prevent the Holy Day from being truly effective. We also get to answer a question from a listener about helping his friend after his wife had an affair. If you have a question for us to answer on the show please send a voice recording or written out question to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Devin's New YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DevinSchadt 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 25mins of episode 175 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON FINANCES NOW AVAILABLE. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 16 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman meet to discuss the confusing and often controversial topic of working on Sundays. We are called to abstain from work on Sundays, and indeed it can be sinful to engage in unnecessary labor. Yet we face the challenge of discerning what constitutes work, how we as men living for God can fulfill this precept, and what we should avoid to ensure our Sundays remain holy. We explore what the Church actually teaches, why leisure is essential for our lives, and what can prevent the Holy Day from being truly effective. We also get to answer a question from a listener about helping his friend after his wife had an affair. If you have a question for us to answer on the show please send a voice recording or written out question to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Devin's New YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DevinSchadt 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 25mins of episode 175 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON FINANCES NOW AVAILABLE. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 16 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCan I Mow on Sundays?144e7df5-4ef7-4994-bf22-e10d21e0f8c6Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +00003346https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHumility Part 5 - Indirect Wound FearsThe Litany of Humility is one of the hardest prayers to pray and actually mean. Everyone groans when they first read it. This is a series designed to help us men through this litany and help us find humility. Join me in this episode as I continue to work through the various parts of the Litany of Humility. In this episode, I break apart the indirect (or invisible) fears we all have. I talk about how important it is to accept that others will hurt us and not to take offense.  Instead, we must remember that Vengeance is for the Lord. We are simply to accept, forgive, and keep loving. This is humility. It's not about us. If you have not listened to Part 1 (at least) first, please start there. I'm building on a discussion that has already started. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

The Litany of Humility is one of the hardest prayers to pray and actually mean. Everyone groans when they first read it. This is a series designed to help us men through this litany and help us find humility. Join me in this episode as I continue to work through the various parts of the Litany of Humility. In this episode, I break apart the indirect (or invisible) fears we all have. I talk about how important it is to accept that others will hurt us and not to take offense.  Instead, we must remember that Vengeance is for the Lord. We are simply to accept, forgive, and keep loving. This is humility. It's not about us. If you have not listened to Part 1 (at least) first, please start there. I'm building on a discussion that has already started. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullHumility Part 5 - Indirect Wound Fearsa00ca2f0-bed2-4d43-b09b-a6e9cbd78d52Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Muscle Building Expert: “Creatine Loading Is a Waste Of Time!”, They’re Lying To You About Workout Hours! Dr Michael IsraetelCan we train less and gain more? From professional bodybuilding to becoming a force in the fitness world, Dr Michael Israetel reveals the ultimate hacks to transform your fitness game.  Dr Michael Israetel is a renowned sports science and nutrition expert, he is also the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, a company that offers science-backed fitness advice. He is the author of books such as, ‘Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training’. In this conversation, Dr Michael and Steven discuss topics such as, how to grow muscle fast, the shocking side effects of steroids, how to hit your protein needs, and the truth about calorie counting.  (00:00) Intro  (01:37) What Is Michael's Mission?  (02:38) Biggest Myths And Rebuttals Why People Can't Get Into Shape  (07:10) Why Does It Matter To Be In Good Shape?  (10:47) What Is Your Background?  (12:41) Where Do People Start With Their Body Journey?  (16:57) Work Outs At Home With 20lb Dumbbells Give Great Results  (18:42) Gym Anxiety  (21:33) The Science To Muscle Growth  (26:29) How Many Sets And How Often Will Grow Muscle?  (28:42) What's Going On In Our Muscles To Make Them Grow?  (32:41) How Long Will It Take For Me To Lose Muscle?  (37:38) Warming Up For Workouts  (42:42) Common Gym Mistakes People Make  (44:54) Best Foods To Grow Muscle  (46:50) Is Intermittent Fasting Good For Muscle Gain?  (47:58) Pre Work Out & Caffeine Stimulants  (51:00) Calories Are The Only Thing That Matters  (56:26) The Dangers Of Calories Out & Calories In  (58:02) Body/Muscle Dysmorphia & Mental Illnesses  (01:02:40) The Myths About Weight Loss And What Hold People Back  (01:05:29) The Biggest Myths Around Weight Loss  (01:06:06) How Much Of Weight Loss Is Diet?  (01:11:14) Cardio Vs Strength For Weight Loss  (01:13:50) What Supplements To Take  (01:17:26) What About Steroids?  (01:19:14) How Quickly Do You Notice A Difference On Steroids?  (01:19:50) Do You Need To Work More When You're On Steroids?  (01:20:25) What Are The Downsides Of Steroids?  (01:22:24) Shrinkage Of Manhood On Steroids  (01:24:39) Psychological Implications Of Steroids Michael Has Suffered With  (01:27:27) With All The Risks With Steroids, What's The Point?  (01:29:40) Why Michael Wanted To Be So Big  (01:32:04) How Michael Felt About Being Bullied  (01:38:24) Why Steven Does What He Does  (01:45:19) Building Belief Through Evidence  (01:51:49) Guest's Last Question  Follow Dr Michael: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/hy2H4ERONMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/xymbLhPONMb  You can learn more about ‘Renaissance Periodization’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/4ULqGyNONMb  You can purchase Dr Michael’s book, ‘Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/K4T1ZtJONMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can we train less and gain more? From professional bodybuilding to becoming a force in the fitness world, Dr Michael Israetel reveals the ultimate hacks to transform your fitness game.  Dr Michael Israetel is a renowned sports science and nutrition expert, he is also the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, a company that offers science-backed fitness advice. He is the author of books such as, ‘Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training’. In this conversation, Dr Michael and Steven discuss topics such as, how to grow muscle fast, the shocking side effects of steroids, how to hit your protein needs, and the truth about calorie counting.  (00:00) Intro  (01:37) What Is Michael's Mission?  (02:38) Biggest Myths And Rebuttals Why People Can't Get Into Shape  (07:10) Why Does It Matter To Be In Good Shape?  (10:47) What Is Your Background?  (12:41) Where Do People Start With Their Body Journey?  (16:57) Work Outs At Home With 20lb Dumbbells Give Great Results  (18:42) Gym Anxiety  (21:33) The Science To Muscle Growth  (26:29) How Many Sets And How Often Will Grow Muscle?  (28:42) What's Going On In Our Muscles To Make Them Grow?  (32:41) How Long Will It Take For Me To Lose Muscle?  (37:38) Warming Up For Workouts  (42:42) Common Gym Mistakes People Make  (44:54) Best Foods To Grow Muscle  (46:50) Is Intermittent Fasting Good For Muscle Gain?  (47:58) Pre Work Out & Caffeine Stimulants  (51:00) Calories Are The Only Thing That Matters  (56:26) The Dangers Of Calories Out & Calories In  (58:02) Body/Muscle Dysmorphia & Mental Illnesses  (01:02:40) The Myths About Weight Loss And What Hold People Back  (01:05:29) The Biggest Myths Around Weight Loss  (01:06:06) How Much Of Weight Loss Is Diet?  (01:11:14) Cardio Vs Strength For Weight Loss  (01:13:50) What Supplements To Take  (01:17:26) What About Steroids?  (01:19:14) How Quickly Do You Notice A Difference On Steroids?  (01:19:50) Do You Need To Work More When You're On Steroids?  (01:20:25) What Are The Downsides Of Steroids?  (01:22:24) Shrinkage Of Manhood On Steroids  (01:24:39) Psychological Implications Of Steroids Michael Has Suffered With  (01:27:27) With All The Risks With Steroids, What's The Point?  (01:29:40) Why Michael Wanted To Be So Big  (01:32:04) How Michael Felt About Being Bullied  (01:38:24) Why Steven Does What He Does  (01:45:19) Building Belief Through Evidence  (01:51:49) Guest's Last Question  Follow Dr Michael: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/hy2H4ERONMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/xymbLhPONMb  You can learn more about ‘Renaissance Periodization’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/4ULqGyNONMb  You can purchase Dr Michael’s book, ‘Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/K4T1ZtJONMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Muscle Building Expert: “Creatine Loading Is a Waste Of Time!”, They’re Lying To You About Workout Hours! Dr Michael Israetele69de14b-e666-494c-99f7-d99b128ee694Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +00007188https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: Hard Seasons (2024) Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 256: Hard Seasons (2024)1ffdff9e-f411-4688-acbd-da3e514b1deeThu, 12 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: The Natural Moral Law (2024) Together, we begin the section on moral law, starting with natural moral law. Fr. Mike begins by emphasizing that we need both the law that guides us and God’s grace that sustains us in order to live out our call to beatitude. He also unpacks how natural moral law is written in the soul of each and every man to help him discern between good and evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1949-1960. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we begin the section on moral law, starting with natural moral law. Fr. Mike begins by emphasizing that we need both the law that guides us and God’s grace that sustains us in order to live out our call to beatitude. He also unpacks how natural moral law is written in the soul of each and every man to help him discern between good and evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1949-1960. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 256: The Natural Moral Law (2024)b4543480-1953-4d6f-9b76-243a9d5031dfThu, 12 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: The Natural Moral Law (2024) Together, we begin the section on moral law, starting with natural moral law. Fr. Mike begins by emphasizing that we need both the law that guides us and God’s grace that sustains us in order to live out our call to beatitude. He also unpacks how natural moral law is written in the soul of each and every man to help him discern between good and evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1949-1960. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we begin the section on moral law, starting with natural moral law. Fr. Mike begins by emphasizing that we need both the law that guides us and God’s grace that sustains us in order to live out our call to beatitude. He also unpacks how natural moral law is written in the soul of each and every man to help him discern between good and evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1949-1960. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 256: The Natural Moral Law (2024)2b6c142c-8be5-4681-8afb-c639dc9065a2Thu, 12 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: Hard Seasons (2024) Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 256: Hard Seasons (2024)e0893d3f-2777-4acf-ab6e-5ca0fca63150Thu, 12 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: Hard Seasons (2024) Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 256: Hard Seasons (2024)fdd4127b-3f96-4995-9648-64f1bd27c513Thu, 12 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: Hard Seasons (2024) Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 256: Hard Seasons (2024)117f2820-7eaf-4c17-b4c8-3f9082e04f26Thu, 12 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBuckle UpLayla and Benton ran to the car and jumped into the back seat. "Don't forget to buckle up!" said Benton."Way ahead of you!" Layla said as she buckled in. Mom turned around and looked at them. "You two sure are excited about buckling your seat belts today." Layla and Benton looked at each other and started laughing. "Well," said Layla, "we learned about seat belts in church today.""In church?" asked Mom."Yup," said Benton. "In our Sunday school class.""Did you know that trusting God is like wearing a seat belt?" asked Layla."That's a new one to me," said Dad. "Explain.""Mr. Perkins said we have seat belts in our cars to keep us safe--especially in case of an accident," said Benton. "He said that instead of bouncing all over the place when we go over bumpy roads, seat belts keep us secure. He said that's the way it is with trusting God too." "Yeah," said Layla. "These seat belts are always here, but if we never buckle up, it can really be dangerous and scary! God is always here with us too, and He promises to take care of us. But if we don't trust Him, we worry and don't feel secure and safe." "That's a good way of looking at it," said Mom. "Jesus died for us so we could have peace and eternal life with Him. He is always with us to guide and help us, but if we don't trust Him, then we can end up feeling very worried and afraid when times get hard.""Right," said Dad. "Life can be a bumpy road, and trusting Jesus doesn't mean we won't ever feel worried or insecure. It just means that when we do feel that way, we can look to Jesus for peace and remember that He is watching over us." Dad started the car. "Well, I don't know about you guys, but I'm ready for lunch," he said as he put the car in reverse. "Um, Dad," said Layla, "I think you forgot something." "What?" asked Dad. Layla and Benton burst out laughing. "Buckle up!" they shouted. –Ann La Comb

Layla and Benton ran to the car and jumped into the back seat. "Don't forget to buckle up!" said Benton."Way ahead of you!" Layla said as she buckled in. Mom turned around and looked at them. "You two sure are excited about buckling your seat belts today." Layla and Benton looked at each other and started laughing. "Well," said Layla, "we learned about seat belts in church today.""In church?" asked Mom."Yup," said Benton. "In our Sunday school class.""Did you know that trusting God is like wearing a seat belt?" asked Layla."That's a new one to me," said Dad. "Explain.""Mr. Perkins said we have seat belts in our cars to keep us safe--especially in case of an accident," said Benton. "He said that instead of bouncing all over the place when we go over bumpy roads, seat belts keep us secure. He said that's the way it is with trusting God too." "Yeah," said Layla. "These seat belts are always here, but if we never buckle up, it can really be dangerous and scary! God is always here with us too, and He promises to take care of us. But if we don't trust Him, we worry and don't feel secure and safe." "That's a good way of looking at it," said Mom. "Jesus died for us so we could have peace and eternal life with Him. He is always with us to guide and help us, but if we don't trust Him, then we can end up feeling very worried and afraid when times get hard.""Right," said Dad. "Life can be a bumpy road, and trusting Jesus doesn't mean we won't ever feel worried or insecure. It just means that when we do feel that way, we can look to Jesus for peace and remember that He is watching over us." Dad started the car. "Well, I don't know about you guys, but I'm ready for lunch," he said as he put the car in reverse. "Um, Dad," said Layla, "I think you forgot something." "What?" asked Dad. Layla and Benton burst out laughing. "Buckle up!" they shouted. –Ann La Comb

Buckle Up46d46f36-8d7f-4554-b7bb-5e333a8220baThu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBuckle UpLayla and Benton ran to the car and jumped into the back seat. "Don't forget to buckle up!" said Benton."Way ahead of you!" Layla said as she buckled in. Mom turned around and looked at them. "You two sure are excited about buckling your seat belts today." Layla and Benton looked at each other and started laughing. "Well," said Layla, "we learned about seat belts in church today.""In church?" asked Mom."Yup," said Benton. "In our Sunday school class.""Did you know that trusting God is like wearing a seat belt?" asked Layla."That's a new one to me," said Dad. "Explain.""Mr. Perkins said we have seat belts in our cars to keep us safe--especially in case of an accident," said Benton. "He said that instead of bouncing all over the place when we go over bumpy roads, seat belts keep us secure. He said that's the way it is with trusting God too." "Yeah," said Layla. "These seat belts are always here, but if we never buckle up, it can really be dangerous and scary! God is always here with us too, and He promises to take care of us. But if we don't trust Him, we worry and don't feel secure and safe." "That's a good way of looking at it," said Mom. "Jesus died for us so we could have peace and eternal life with Him. He is always with us to guide and help us, but if we don't trust Him, then we can end up feeling very worried and afraid when times get hard.""Right," said Dad. "Life can be a bumpy road, and trusting Jesus doesn't mean we won't ever feel worried or insecure. It just means that when we do feel that way, we can look to Jesus for peace and remember that He is watching over us." Dad started the car. "Well, I don't know about you guys, but I'm ready for lunch," he said as he put the car in reverse. "Um, Dad," said Layla, "I think you forgot something." "What?" asked Dad. Layla and Benton burst out laughing. "Buckle up!" they shouted. –Ann La Comb

Layla and Benton ran to the car and jumped into the back seat. "Don't forget to buckle up!" said Benton."Way ahead of you!" Layla said as she buckled in. Mom turned around and looked at them. "You two sure are excited about buckling your seat belts today." Layla and Benton looked at each other and started laughing. "Well," said Layla, "we learned about seat belts in church today.""In church?" asked Mom."Yup," said Benton. "In our Sunday school class.""Did you know that trusting God is like wearing a seat belt?" asked Layla."That's a new one to me," said Dad. "Explain.""Mr. Perkins said we have seat belts in our cars to keep us safe--especially in case of an accident," said Benton. "He said that instead of bouncing all over the place when we go over bumpy roads, seat belts keep us secure. He said that's the way it is with trusting God too." "Yeah," said Layla. "These seat belts are always here, but if we never buckle up, it can really be dangerous and scary! God is always here with us too, and He promises to take care of us. But if we don't trust Him, we worry and don't feel secure and safe." "That's a good way of looking at it," said Mom. "Jesus died for us so we could have peace and eternal life with Him. He is always with us to guide and help us, but if we don't trust Him, then we can end up feeling very worried and afraid when times get hard.""Right," said Dad. "Life can be a bumpy road, and trusting Jesus doesn't mean we won't ever feel worried or insecure. It just means that when we do feel that way, we can look to Jesus for peace and remember that He is watching over us." Dad started the car. "Well, I don't know about you guys, but I'm ready for lunch," he said as he put the car in reverse. "Um, Dad," said Layla, "I think you forgot something." "What?" asked Dad. Layla and Benton burst out laughing. "Buckle up!" they shouted. –Ann La Comb

Buckle Upe0378461-664f-4071-a4ea-e27fde9fbb98Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2-Case #11-Live Free-Pt 2Adelaide's torment finally comes to an end. Father Reehil and Father Szada share their own experiences with Freemasonry.

Adelaide's torment finally comes to an end. Father Reehil and Father Szada share their own experiences with Freemasonry.

fullS2-Case #11-Live Free-Pt 2c28e311b-821f-44c0-b1b8-b562a4a70e69Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#344: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing- Melodies of Faith part 1Today, we embark on a new series titled 'Melodies of Faith,' where we explore the stories behind some of the most cherished hymns. This series marks a departure from our usual episodes, but we trust you'll find it just as enriching. Hymns have long served as a profound means of expressing biblical truths, each carrying a unique narrative woven into its lyrics. In this series, we'll journey beyond the melodies to uncover the inspiration and stories that led the writers to pen these timeless words. Today, we learn the story behind the hymn written by Robert Robinson. We love  to sing our children songs each night before they go to sleep helping them focus on Jesus before they drift off to sleep and we wanted to  share that experience with you SO, WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH TWO TALENTED MUSICIANS WHO RECORDED THESE HYMNS FOR YOU! Easily listen to the hymn on any of these: Play the previous episode titled "SONG ONLY-Come Thou Fount" Spotify apple music youtube ----------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we embark on a new series titled 'Melodies of Faith,' where we explore the stories behind some of the most cherished hymns. This series marks a departure from our usual episodes, but we trust you'll find it just as enriching. Hymns have long served as a profound means of expressing biblical truths, each carrying a unique narrative woven into its lyrics. In this series, we'll journey beyond the melodies to uncover the inspiration and stories that led the writers to pen these timeless words. Today, we learn the story behind the hymn written by Robert Robinson. We love  to sing our children songs each night before they go to sleep helping them focus on Jesus before they drift off to sleep and we wanted to  share that experience with you SO, WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH TWO TALENTED MUSICIANS WHO RECORDED THESE HYMNS FOR YOU! Easily listen to the hymn on any of these: Play the previous episode titled "SONG ONLY-Come Thou Fount" Spotify apple music youtube ----------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#344: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing- Melodies of Faith part 162665735-532d-484e-9ed9-8a257f03b65cWed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000737https://216.73.216.191/allTags#344: SONG ONLY - Come Thou FountThis episode is the very special HYMN! Play the next episode, #344 in  our series titled 'Melodies of Faith,' where we explore the story behind this hymn. This series marks a departure from our usual episodes, but we trust you'll find it just as enriching. Hymns have long served as a profound means of expressing biblical truths, each carrying a unique narrative woven into its lyrics. In this series, we'll journey beyond the melodies to uncover the inspiration and stories that led the writers to pen these timeless words.  We love  to sing our children songs each night before they go to sleep helping them focus on Jesus before they drift off  and we wanted to  share that experience with you SOOOOOOOOO WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH TWO TALENTED MUSICIANS WHO RECORDED THESE HYMNS FOR YOU! You can listen to the hymn on this current episode or also EASILY ACCESS IT FOR FREE HERE:  Spotify apple music youtube ----------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is the very special HYMN! Play the next episode, #344 in  our series titled 'Melodies of Faith,' where we explore the story behind this hymn. This series marks a departure from our usual episodes, but we trust you'll find it just as enriching. Hymns have long served as a profound means of expressing biblical truths, each carrying a unique narrative woven into its lyrics. In this series, we'll journey beyond the melodies to uncover the inspiration and stories that led the writers to pen these timeless words.  We love  to sing our children songs each night before they go to sleep helping them focus on Jesus before they drift off  and we wanted to  share that experience with you SOOOOOOOOO WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH TWO TALENTED MUSICIANS WHO RECORDED THESE HYMNS FOR YOU! You can listen to the hymn on this current episode or also EASILY ACCESS IT FOR FREE HERE:  Spotify apple music youtube ----------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#344: SONG ONLY - Come Thou Fount5a1f60f9-9167-499e-84ca-cd95d2f8b584Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:58:00 +0000248https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: God Is Good (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 255: God Is Good (2024)b0ba5c28-5ee9-4d43-af84-bfd4609fac5dWed, 11 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: Human Solidarity (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion of the article on Social Justice. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although we have a right to private property, we also have a duty to meet the needs of those around us. Every human being has a right to what they need to thrive in this life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1939-1948. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion of the article on Social Justice. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although we have a right to private property, we also have a duty to meet the needs of those around us. Every human being has a right to what they need to thrive in this life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1939-1948. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 255: Human Solidarity (2024)a3a9553f-fa79-4862-a842-20a3a6265b7aWed, 11 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: Human Solidarity (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion of the article on Social Justice. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although we have a right to private property, we also have a duty to meet the needs of those around us. Every human being has a right to what they need to thrive in this life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1939-1948. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion of the article on Social Justice. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although we have a right to private property, we also have a duty to meet the needs of those around us. Every human being has a right to what they need to thrive in this life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1939-1948. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 255: Human Solidarity (2024)ae7b8e1c-3a2b-45f9-ad35-a211558e1e3bWed, 11 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: God Is Good (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 255: God Is Good (2024)264fbfe8-c1a4-4b07-a0c8-acb47f198fccWed, 11 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: God Is Good (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 255: God Is Good (2024)6be318de-c93d-4cc1-93ec-e0eba6540686Wed, 11 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: God Is Good (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 255: God Is Good (2024)35587e47-26b1-4828-9f24-2d3f81dd2894Wed, 11 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRedeeming Rudy"Mom, where's Rudy?" asked Joel as he came in after school, looking for his dog. "She's not in the yard." Mom sighed heavily. "I'm sorry to have to tell you this, Joel, but after lunch I found the gate open, and Rudy was gone. I drove all around the neighborhood, but I couldn't find her." Joel groaned and covered his eyes, and Mom squeezed his shoulder. "Rudy's name and owner information are on her chip and collar tag," she said. "Maybe someone will find her and call us."Time moved slowly that evening, and Joel couldn't concentrate on his homework. He kept waiting for the phone to ring. He was upstairs when a call finally came. Mom's voice sounded excited, and Joel bounded down the stairs, two at a time. "Did someone find Rudy?" he asked anxiously."Yes!" Mom said as she picked up her purse and keys. "She's at the animal control center." As they drove to the center, Mom explained what had happened. "Somebody saw Rudy running around loose and called animal control. They sent a truck to pick her up and take her to the center, so now we have to pay the required fee to get her back."Joel frowned. "We have to pay money?" Mom nodded. "But she belongs to us!" said Joel. "We'd be buying our own dog back."Mom smiled at Joel's look of disbelief. "We have to redeem her," she told him. "The word redeem means to buy back, and buying our own dog back is a good picture of what God did for us. He made us, so in that sense we belong to Him. But our sin separated us from God, so He had to redeem us--to buy us back by paying for all the wrong things we've done."Joel nodded. "I learned a verse about that. God didn't redeem us with money. He redeemed us with the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ.""Yes," said Mom. "Because Jesus died to pay the penalty for our sin, we can be forgiven and truly belong to God." Soon they arrived at the animal control center, picked up Rudy, and were on their way home. Rudy was so excited she could hardly sit still. "Rudy's glad to be redeemed," Joel said as he patted Rudy's head. "And so am I!" –Pauline Youd

"Mom, where's Rudy?" asked Joel as he came in after school, looking for his dog. "She's not in the yard." Mom sighed heavily. "I'm sorry to have to tell you this, Joel, but after lunch I found the gate open, and Rudy was gone. I drove all around the neighborhood, but I couldn't find her." Joel groaned and covered his eyes, and Mom squeezed his shoulder. "Rudy's name and owner information are on her chip and collar tag," she said. "Maybe someone will find her and call us."Time moved slowly that evening, and Joel couldn't concentrate on his homework. He kept waiting for the phone to ring. He was upstairs when a call finally came. Mom's voice sounded excited, and Joel bounded down the stairs, two at a time. "Did someone find Rudy?" he asked anxiously."Yes!" Mom said as she picked up her purse and keys. "She's at the animal control center." As they drove to the center, Mom explained what had happened. "Somebody saw Rudy running around loose and called animal control. They sent a truck to pick her up and take her to the center, so now we have to pay the required fee to get her back."Joel frowned. "We have to pay money?" Mom nodded. "But she belongs to us!" said Joel. "We'd be buying our own dog back."Mom smiled at Joel's look of disbelief. "We have to redeem her," she told him. "The word redeem means to buy back, and buying our own dog back is a good picture of what God did for us. He made us, so in that sense we belong to Him. But our sin separated us from God, so He had to redeem us--to buy us back by paying for all the wrong things we've done."Joel nodded. "I learned a verse about that. God didn't redeem us with money. He redeemed us with the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ.""Yes," said Mom. "Because Jesus died to pay the penalty for our sin, we can be forgiven and truly belong to God." Soon they arrived at the animal control center, picked up Rudy, and were on their way home. Rudy was so excited she could hardly sit still. "Rudy's glad to be redeemed," Joel said as he patted Rudy's head. "And so am I!" –Pauline Youd

Redeeming Rudy9a045e24-e144-4b4d-afc3-cf2cae019405Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRedeeming Rudy"Mom, where's Rudy?" asked Joel as he came in after school, looking for his dog. "She's not in the yard." Mom sighed heavily. "I'm sorry to have to tell you this, Joel, but after lunch I found the gate open, and Rudy was gone. I drove all around the neighborhood, but I couldn't find her." Joel groaned and covered his eyes, and Mom squeezed his shoulder. "Rudy's name and owner information are on her chip and collar tag," she said. "Maybe someone will find her and call us."Time moved slowly that evening, and Joel couldn't concentrate on his homework. He kept waiting for the phone to ring. He was upstairs when a call finally came. Mom's voice sounded excited, and Joel bounded down the stairs, two at a time. "Did someone find Rudy?" he asked anxiously."Yes!" Mom said as she picked up her purse and keys. "She's at the animal control center." As they drove to the center, Mom explained what had happened. "Somebody saw Rudy running around loose and called animal control. They sent a truck to pick her up and take her to the center, so now we have to pay the required fee to get her back."Joel frowned. "We have to pay money?" Mom nodded. "But she belongs to us!" said Joel. "We'd be buying our own dog back."Mom smiled at Joel's look of disbelief. "We have to redeem her," she told him. "The word redeem means to buy back, and buying our own dog back is a good picture of what God did for us. He made us, so in that sense we belong to Him. But our sin separated us from God, so He had to redeem us--to buy us back by paying for all the wrong things we've done."Joel nodded. "I learned a verse about that. God didn't redeem us with money. He redeemed us with the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ.""Yes," said Mom. "Because Jesus died to pay the penalty for our sin, we can be forgiven and truly belong to God." Soon they arrived at the animal control center, picked up Rudy, and were on their way home. Rudy was so excited she could hardly sit still. "Rudy's glad to be redeemed," Joel said as he patted Rudy's head. "And so am I!" –Pauline Youd

"Mom, where's Rudy?" asked Joel as he came in after school, looking for his dog. "She's not in the yard." Mom sighed heavily. "I'm sorry to have to tell you this, Joel, but after lunch I found the gate open, and Rudy was gone. I drove all around the neighborhood, but I couldn't find her." Joel groaned and covered his eyes, and Mom squeezed his shoulder. "Rudy's name and owner information are on her chip and collar tag," she said. "Maybe someone will find her and call us."Time moved slowly that evening, and Joel couldn't concentrate on his homework. He kept waiting for the phone to ring. He was upstairs when a call finally came. Mom's voice sounded excited, and Joel bounded down the stairs, two at a time. "Did someone find Rudy?" he asked anxiously."Yes!" Mom said as she picked up her purse and keys. "She's at the animal control center." As they drove to the center, Mom explained what had happened. "Somebody saw Rudy running around loose and called animal control. They sent a truck to pick her up and take her to the center, so now we have to pay the required fee to get her back."Joel frowned. "We have to pay money?" Mom nodded. "But she belongs to us!" said Joel. "We'd be buying our own dog back."Mom smiled at Joel's look of disbelief. "We have to redeem her," she told him. "The word redeem means to buy back, and buying our own dog back is a good picture of what God did for us. He made us, so in that sense we belong to Him. But our sin separated us from God, so He had to redeem us--to buy us back by paying for all the wrong things we've done."Joel nodded. "I learned a verse about that. God didn't redeem us with money. He redeemed us with the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ.""Yes," said Mom. "Because Jesus died to pay the penalty for our sin, we can be forgiven and truly belong to God." Soon they arrived at the animal control center, picked up Rudy, and were on their way home. Rudy was so excited she could hardly sit still. "Rudy's glad to be redeemed," Joel said as he patted Rudy's head. "And so am I!" –Pauline Youd

Redeeming Rudy82c242dc-71fa-415b-aece-4ee449ca173aWed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2024) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2024)24b61786-88f7-493a-924e-df2afcf80fbfTue, 10 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Social Justice (2024) We begin to look at social justice as outlined by the Catechism by diving into two aspects: respect for the human person and equality and differences among men. The dignity of the human person is at stake without social justice. Fr. Mike highlights that since we are all made in the image and likeness of God, we are all equal in dignity and are to love everyone including our enemies. With that, we must recognize that we are not all the same and work towards fairer conditions for all. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1928-1938. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin to look at social justice as outlined by the Catechism by diving into two aspects: respect for the human person and equality and differences among men. The dignity of the human person is at stake without social justice. Fr. Mike highlights that since we are all made in the image and likeness of God, we are all equal in dignity and are to love everyone including our enemies. With that, we must recognize that we are not all the same and work towards fairer conditions for all. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1928-1938. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 254: Social Justice (2024)278c9d61-347a-416a-bc79-3cc4f6b0e69aTue, 10 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Social Justice (2024) We begin to look at social justice as outlined by the Catechism by diving into two aspects: respect for the human person and equality and differences among men. The dignity of the human person is at stake without social justice. Fr. Mike highlights that since we are all made in the image and likeness of God, we are all equal in dignity and are to love everyone including our enemies. With that, we must recognize that we are not all the same and work towards fairer conditions for all. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1928-1938. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin to look at social justice as outlined by the Catechism by diving into two aspects: respect for the human person and equality and differences among men. The dignity of the human person is at stake without social justice. Fr. Mike highlights that since we are all made in the image and likeness of God, we are all equal in dignity and are to love everyone including our enemies. With that, we must recognize that we are not all the same and work towards fairer conditions for all. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1928-1938. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 254: Social Justice (2024)0c727244-f626-4e75-b0c2-835fcee09f8bTue, 10 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2024) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2024)87a5e0a2-56ca-441b-a5b9-9dbcbacf151fTue, 10 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2024) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2024)e6355ef6-7433-4214-b021-2bd674bce0b4Tue, 10 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2024) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2024)8cd4e2f8-d898-4d07-b59b-a3b044672d55Tue, 10 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMaking Scents"Oh no!" exclaimed Mom when she heard a wail from upstairs."I bet Katelyn broke something again," said Timothy. "Kate!" Mom called. "What's the problem?" There was no reply, so Mom headed up the stairs with Timothy following close behind. As they reached the top step, Katelyn appeared at Mom's bedroom door.Timothy wrinkled his nose. "What's that smell?" he asked.Katelyn's eyes filled with tears. "I was dusting your room like you asked me to, Mom. When I was moving things on the dresser, I accidentally knocked over your perfume--that bottle Aunt Carol gave you. It didn't break, but I guess it wasn't shut tight, and some spilled out. I'm sorry, Mom! I didn't mean to do it.""Don't worry," said Mom gently. "It was an accident.""Ugh!" said Timothy, holding his nose. "Why does it smell so bad? "It doesn't smell bad!" said Katelyn. "It smells good--it's just a bit stronger than it's supposed to be because I spilled it." Timothy made a gagging sound and pretended to fall to the floor. Katelyn grinned at her brother. "In my class at church last week, my teacher said Christians should always give off a nice scent--and that includes you, Timothy!"Timothy looked horrified. "There's no way I'm letting myself smell like that!"Mom laughed. "I don't think Katelyn's teacher was talking about perfume, Timothy. She was talking about the fragrance of Christ. Right, Katelyn?"Timothy looked puzzled, but Katelyn nodded. "She said Christians fill the world with the good news of Jesus. She said that's like a sweet-smelling fragrance.""So, how do we do that--without smelling like this," Timothy asked, pointing toward the spilled perfume."When we're helpful, kind to others, forgiving, patient--in other words, when we rely on Jesus to help us treat others with the same kind of love He has shown us--we become channels of His love to those around us," Mom explained. "The Bible refers to that as the fragrance of Christ--and that's a scent both guys and girls should spread around. Does that make sense?"Timothy grinned at his mom. "Yeah, that does make sense--but no one should be making scents like this perfume!" he said as he covered his nose and mouth. "I'd much rather give off the fragrance of Christ." –Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Oh no!" exclaimed Mom when she heard a wail from upstairs."I bet Katelyn broke something again," said Timothy. "Kate!" Mom called. "What's the problem?" There was no reply, so Mom headed up the stairs with Timothy following close behind. As they reached the top step, Katelyn appeared at Mom's bedroom door.Timothy wrinkled his nose. "What's that smell?" he asked.Katelyn's eyes filled with tears. "I was dusting your room like you asked me to, Mom. When I was moving things on the dresser, I accidentally knocked over your perfume--that bottle Aunt Carol gave you. It didn't break, but I guess it wasn't shut tight, and some spilled out. I'm sorry, Mom! I didn't mean to do it.""Don't worry," said Mom gently. "It was an accident.""Ugh!" said Timothy, holding his nose. "Why does it smell so bad? "It doesn't smell bad!" said Katelyn. "It smells good--it's just a bit stronger than it's supposed to be because I spilled it." Timothy made a gagging sound and pretended to fall to the floor. Katelyn grinned at her brother. "In my class at church last week, my teacher said Christians should always give off a nice scent--and that includes you, Timothy!"Timothy looked horrified. "There's no way I'm letting myself smell like that!"Mom laughed. "I don't think Katelyn's teacher was talking about perfume, Timothy. She was talking about the fragrance of Christ. Right, Katelyn?"Timothy looked puzzled, but Katelyn nodded. "She said Christians fill the world with the good news of Jesus. She said that's like a sweet-smelling fragrance.""So, how do we do that--without smelling like this," Timothy asked, pointing toward the spilled perfume."When we're helpful, kind to others, forgiving, patient--in other words, when we rely on Jesus to help us treat others with the same kind of love He has shown us--we become channels of His love to those around us," Mom explained. "The Bible refers to that as the fragrance of Christ--and that's a scent both guys and girls should spread around. Does that make sense?"Timothy grinned at his mom. "Yeah, that does make sense--but no one should be making scents like this perfume!" he said as he covered his nose and mouth. "I'd much rather give off the fragrance of Christ." –Tanya Ferdinandusz

Making Scentse5718abb-8a1f-4522-9449-8f0b9a80ed3aTue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMaking Scents"Oh no!" exclaimed Mom when she heard a wail from upstairs."I bet Katelyn broke something again," said Timothy. "Kate!" Mom called. "What's the problem?" There was no reply, so Mom headed up the stairs with Timothy following close behind. As they reached the top step, Katelyn appeared at Mom's bedroom door.Timothy wrinkled his nose. "What's that smell?" he asked.Katelyn's eyes filled with tears. "I was dusting your room like you asked me to, Mom. When I was moving things on the dresser, I accidentally knocked over your perfume--that bottle Aunt Carol gave you. It didn't break, but I guess it wasn't shut tight, and some spilled out. I'm sorry, Mom! I didn't mean to do it.""Don't worry," said Mom gently. "It was an accident.""Ugh!" said Timothy, holding his nose. "Why does it smell so bad? "It doesn't smell bad!" said Katelyn. "It smells good--it's just a bit stronger than it's supposed to be because I spilled it." Timothy made a gagging sound and pretended to fall to the floor. Katelyn grinned at her brother. "In my class at church last week, my teacher said Christians should always give off a nice scent--and that includes you, Timothy!"Timothy looked horrified. "There's no way I'm letting myself smell like that!"Mom laughed. "I don't think Katelyn's teacher was talking about perfume, Timothy. She was talking about the fragrance of Christ. Right, Katelyn?"Timothy looked puzzled, but Katelyn nodded. "She said Christians fill the world with the good news of Jesus. She said that's like a sweet-smelling fragrance.""So, how do we do that--without smelling like this," Timothy asked, pointing toward the spilled perfume."When we're helpful, kind to others, forgiving, patient--in other words, when we rely on Jesus to help us treat others with the same kind of love He has shown us--we become channels of His love to those around us," Mom explained. "The Bible refers to that as the fragrance of Christ--and that's a scent both guys and girls should spread around. Does that make sense?"Timothy grinned at his mom. "Yeah, that does make sense--but no one should be making scents like this perfume!" he said as he covered his nose and mouth. "I'd much rather give off the fragrance of Christ." –Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Oh no!" exclaimed Mom when she heard a wail from upstairs."I bet Katelyn broke something again," said Timothy. "Kate!" Mom called. "What's the problem?" There was no reply, so Mom headed up the stairs with Timothy following close behind. As they reached the top step, Katelyn appeared at Mom's bedroom door.Timothy wrinkled his nose. "What's that smell?" he asked.Katelyn's eyes filled with tears. "I was dusting your room like you asked me to, Mom. When I was moving things on the dresser, I accidentally knocked over your perfume--that bottle Aunt Carol gave you. It didn't break, but I guess it wasn't shut tight, and some spilled out. I'm sorry, Mom! I didn't mean to do it.""Don't worry," said Mom gently. "It was an accident.""Ugh!" said Timothy, holding his nose. "Why does it smell so bad? "It doesn't smell bad!" said Katelyn. "It smells good--it's just a bit stronger than it's supposed to be because I spilled it." Timothy made a gagging sound and pretended to fall to the floor. Katelyn grinned at her brother. "In my class at church last week, my teacher said Christians should always give off a nice scent--and that includes you, Timothy!"Timothy looked horrified. "There's no way I'm letting myself smell like that!"Mom laughed. "I don't think Katelyn's teacher was talking about perfume, Timothy. She was talking about the fragrance of Christ. Right, Katelyn?"Timothy looked puzzled, but Katelyn nodded. "She said Christians fill the world with the good news of Jesus. She said that's like a sweet-smelling fragrance.""So, how do we do that--without smelling like this," Timothy asked, pointing toward the spilled perfume."When we're helpful, kind to others, forgiving, patient--in other words, when we rely on Jesus to help us treat others with the same kind of love He has shown us--we become channels of His love to those around us," Mom explained. "The Bible refers to that as the fragrance of Christ--and that's a scent both guys and girls should spread around. Does that make sense?"Timothy grinned at his mom. "Yeah, that does make sense--but no one should be making scents like this perfume!" he said as he covered his nose and mouth. "I'd much rather give off the fragrance of Christ." –Tanya Ferdinandusz

Making Scents300d9a0d-89ba-492e-8685-658508c6e160Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Cancelled Professor: Husbands Are More Dangerous Than You Think! Men Are Hardwired To Cheat! Science Proves Monogamy Isn't Real! - Gad SaadAre we born to cheat and is monogamy natural? Dr Gad Saad uncovers the evolutionary truths behind our most primal behaviour.  Dr Gad Saad is an evolutionary psychologist and Professor of Marketing at Concordia University. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The Parasitic Mind’ and ‘The Saad Truth About Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life’. In this conversation, Steven and Dr Gad discuss topics such as, the science behind monogamy, why you crave fatty foods, how men are wired to cheat, and the relationship between OCD and porn.  (00:00) Intro (02:27) What Drives Your Life Purpose? (05:22) What Does An Evolutionary Behavioural Scientist Do? (08:45) The Top Predictor of Child Abuse in the Home (13:39) The Most Dangerous Person a Woman Can Meet (17:16) Is Cheating Ever Justified? (18:42) Is Monogamy Really Natural? (25:43) Why Do We Care for Our Families? (29:09) Why Do Children Resemble Their Fathers? (34:53) What Are Your Most Controversial Beliefs? (38:31) How Much of Human Behaviour Is Driven by Sex? (44:55) What Is a Mate Desirability Score? (53:44) Can We Predict a Couple’s Success? (57:18) What Makes Men and Women Desirable? (59:57) The Confusion Around Masculinity (01:09:10) What It Really Feels Like to Be a Woman (01:13:59) How to Build Self-Awareness (01:20:05) What Exactly Is a Beta Male? (01:21:27) How to Achieve High Status as a Man or Woman (01:23:16) Struggling to Find a Partner? Here's What to Do (01:25:58) Is Porn Good For Us? (01:33:42) How Porn Addiction Affects Productivity (01:37:03) How Society Conflicts with Evolution: Parenting Advice (01:38:34) The Secrets to Living a Happy Life (01:40:44) Do Opposites Attract? (01:48:50) Does Your DNA Determine Happiness? (01:58:43) The Woke Culture (02:04:01) Can Freedom of Speech Be Harmful? (02:24:33) Speaking the Truth in Research Shouldn’t Hurt Others (02:35:26) Is Society Unfair to Certain Groups? (02:39:45) Equality of Opportunity vs Equality of Outcome (02:44:58) Would You Vote for Trump? (02:54:06) The Last Guest Question Follow Gad:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/yeRHV44qFMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/USdfq27qFMb  You can purchase Dr Gad’s book, ‘The Saad Truth About Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/dTeHeWVqFMb  Learn more about the survey mentioned, here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f3YZdPaAg7t3TknwKfuY0OUmb0wt-b2g3_0Ct7HBzVE/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about the book mentioned, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/UwLMyD3OFMb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/diary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we born to cheat and is monogamy natural? Dr Gad Saad uncovers the evolutionary truths behind our most primal behaviour.  Dr Gad Saad is an evolutionary psychologist and Professor of Marketing at Concordia University. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The Parasitic Mind’ and ‘The Saad Truth About Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life’. In this conversation, Steven and Dr Gad discuss topics such as, the science behind monogamy, why you crave fatty foods, how men are wired to cheat, and the relationship between OCD and porn.  (00:00) Intro (02:27) What Drives Your Life Purpose? (05:22) What Does An Evolutionary Behavioural Scientist Do? (08:45) The Top Predictor of Child Abuse in the Home (13:39) The Most Dangerous Person a Woman Can Meet (17:16) Is Cheating Ever Justified? (18:42) Is Monogamy Really Natural? (25:43) Why Do We Care for Our Families? (29:09) Why Do Children Resemble Their Fathers? (34:53) What Are Your Most Controversial Beliefs? (38:31) How Much of Human Behaviour Is Driven by Sex? (44:55) What Is a Mate Desirability Score? (53:44) Can We Predict a Couple’s Success? (57:18) What Makes Men and Women Desirable? (59:57) The Confusion Around Masculinity (01:09:10) What It Really Feels Like to Be a Woman (01:13:59) How to Build Self-Awareness (01:20:05) What Exactly Is a Beta Male? (01:21:27) How to Achieve High Status as a Man or Woman (01:23:16) Struggling to Find a Partner? Here's What to Do (01:25:58) Is Porn Good For Us? (01:33:42) How Porn Addiction Affects Productivity (01:37:03) How Society Conflicts with Evolution: Parenting Advice (01:38:34) The Secrets to Living a Happy Life (01:40:44) Do Opposites Attract? (01:48:50) Does Your DNA Determine Happiness? (01:58:43) The Woke Culture (02:04:01) Can Freedom of Speech Be Harmful? (02:24:33) Speaking the Truth in Research Shouldn’t Hurt Others (02:35:26) Is Society Unfair to Certain Groups? (02:39:45) Equality of Opportunity vs Equality of Outcome (02:44:58) Would You Vote for Trump? (02:54:06) The Last Guest Question Follow Gad:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/yeRHV44qFMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/USdfq27qFMb  You can purchase Dr Gad’s book, ‘The Saad Truth About Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/dTeHeWVqFMb  Learn more about the survey mentioned, here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f3YZdPaAg7t3TknwKfuY0OUmb0wt-b2g3_0Ct7HBzVE/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about the book mentioned, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/UwLMyD3OFMb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/diary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Cancelled Professor: Husbands Are More Dangerous Than You Think! Men Are Hardwired To Cheat! Science Proves Monogamy Isn't Real! - Gad Saad8dde56c6-c40f-473e-95aa-30e7e0baeddfMon, 09 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +000011117https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2024) As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2024)639319eb-64bd-454d-bc75-0534179e04e5Mon, 09 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Participation in Public Life (2024) The Catechism has shown us how the common good begins with the good of the individual. It further shows us that each individual can participate in the pursuit of the common good for all—and that this participation is not optional, but an obligation. Fr. Mike explains the nature of this obligation in quite simple terms: “see a need, fill a need.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1913-1927. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism has shown us how the common good begins with the good of the individual. It further shows us that each individual can participate in the pursuit of the common good for all—and that this participation is not optional, but an obligation. Fr. Mike explains the nature of this obligation in quite simple terms: “see a need, fill a need.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1913-1927. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 253: Participation in Public Life (2024)aeec23ec-b511-4abf-ac81-167f92906dd4Mon, 09 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Participation in Public Life (2024) The Catechism has shown us how the common good begins with the good of the individual. It further shows us that each individual can participate in the pursuit of the common good for all—and that this participation is not optional, but an obligation. Fr. Mike explains the nature of this obligation in quite simple terms: “see a need, fill a need.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1913-1927. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism has shown us how the common good begins with the good of the individual. It further shows us that each individual can participate in the pursuit of the common good for all—and that this participation is not optional, but an obligation. Fr. Mike explains the nature of this obligation in quite simple terms: “see a need, fill a need.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1913-1927. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 253: Participation in Public Life (2024)7fd49d45-d162-4b6e-92ef-2f922f504f00Mon, 09 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2024) As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2024)e44437a4-f652-4c8f-81db-84b57fc005efMon, 09 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2024) As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2024)212f4b4d-3d1d-4fd7-abc0-7e2d1d474cffMon, 09 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2024) As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2024)0afc7bac-c7f5-47a8-85db-c2228479e586Mon, 09 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBaby Birds"Brielle, I have a surprise to show you," announced Dad one morning. "Remember the bird's nest I showed you out here?" Dad pointed to a large plant that hung outside the window. "The five eggs in it have all hatched." Brielle's eyes grew wide as her father lifted her onto a chair so she could peek into the nest. "Where are the baby birds? I don't see anything but a pile of fuzz and twigs in there.""Watch," said Dad as he cracked open the window. He made clicking noises with his tongue, and suddenly five tiny heads popped up out of the fuzz."Oh, I see them!" squealed Brielle. "They have their eyes closed." Gradually the heads sank back into the fuzz. "Do it again, Dad," begged Brielle. So Dad made the clicking noise again, and the five heads popped back up.Brielle and Dad visited the birds every day. Soon their eyes opened, and they got new, larger feathers. But they eventually stopped responding to Dad's clicking noise. "They know I'm just fooling them and that I'm not really one of their parents coming to bring them dinner," Dad told her when she asked him about it. Then he added, "We're kind of like those baby birds. We have to learn whose voice is whose.""But I know when it's you telling me something, or when it's Mom," Brielle assured him. "Or Grandma or Grandpa, or Mrs. Jones, or whoever.""Yes, but we have to be able to identify God's voice too," Dad said."How do we do that?" asked Brielle."By learning about God from the Bible. He will never go against what He says there. The more we learn about who God is, the easier it becomes to recognize His voice."Brielle thought for a moment. "Well, I know God loves people because He sent Jesus to die for us, so He will always tell us to love people too.""It sounds like you're learning to recognize God's voice already," said Dad with a smile. "Other voices we hear might tell us to do whatever we want, but God's voice reminds us that only Jesus can satisfy our hearts and fill our lives with hope, joy, and peace. He's the one who feeds our souls with His love, and we need to learn to recognize His voice and do what He says." –Pauline Youd

"Brielle, I have a surprise to show you," announced Dad one morning. "Remember the bird's nest I showed you out here?" Dad pointed to a large plant that hung outside the window. "The five eggs in it have all hatched." Brielle's eyes grew wide as her father lifted her onto a chair so she could peek into the nest. "Where are the baby birds? I don't see anything but a pile of fuzz and twigs in there.""Watch," said Dad as he cracked open the window. He made clicking noises with his tongue, and suddenly five tiny heads popped up out of the fuzz."Oh, I see them!" squealed Brielle. "They have their eyes closed." Gradually the heads sank back into the fuzz. "Do it again, Dad," begged Brielle. So Dad made the clicking noise again, and the five heads popped back up.Brielle and Dad visited the birds every day. Soon their eyes opened, and they got new, larger feathers. But they eventually stopped responding to Dad's clicking noise. "They know I'm just fooling them and that I'm not really one of their parents coming to bring them dinner," Dad told her when she asked him about it. Then he added, "We're kind of like those baby birds. We have to learn whose voice is whose.""But I know when it's you telling me something, or when it's Mom," Brielle assured him. "Or Grandma or Grandpa, or Mrs. Jones, or whoever.""Yes, but we have to be able to identify God's voice too," Dad said."How do we do that?" asked Brielle."By learning about God from the Bible. He will never go against what He says there. The more we learn about who God is, the easier it becomes to recognize His voice."Brielle thought for a moment. "Well, I know God loves people because He sent Jesus to die for us, so He will always tell us to love people too.""It sounds like you're learning to recognize God's voice already," said Dad with a smile. "Other voices we hear might tell us to do whatever we want, but God's voice reminds us that only Jesus can satisfy our hearts and fill our lives with hope, joy, and peace. He's the one who feeds our souls with His love, and we need to learn to recognize His voice and do what He says." –Pauline Youd

Baby Birds1bd68db0-40a0-4994-bac6-38e1ee14c06fMon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBaby Birds"Brielle, I have a surprise to show you," announced Dad one morning. "Remember the bird's nest I showed you out here?" Dad pointed to a large plant that hung outside the window. "The five eggs in it have all hatched." Brielle's eyes grew wide as her father lifted her onto a chair so she could peek into the nest. "Where are the baby birds? I don't see anything but a pile of fuzz and twigs in there.""Watch," said Dad as he cracked open the window. He made clicking noises with his tongue, and suddenly five tiny heads popped up out of the fuzz."Oh, I see them!" squealed Brielle. "They have their eyes closed." Gradually the heads sank back into the fuzz. "Do it again, Dad," begged Brielle. So Dad made the clicking noise again, and the five heads popped back up.Brielle and Dad visited the birds every day. Soon their eyes opened, and they got new, larger feathers. But they eventually stopped responding to Dad's clicking noise. "They know I'm just fooling them and that I'm not really one of their parents coming to bring them dinner," Dad told her when she asked him about it. Then he added, "We're kind of like those baby birds. We have to learn whose voice is whose.""But I know when it's you telling me something, or when it's Mom," Brielle assured him. "Or Grandma or Grandpa, or Mrs. Jones, or whoever.""Yes, but we have to be able to identify God's voice too," Dad said."How do we do that?" asked Brielle."By learning about God from the Bible. He will never go against what He says there. The more we learn about who God is, the easier it becomes to recognize His voice."Brielle thought for a moment. "Well, I know God loves people because He sent Jesus to die for us, so He will always tell us to love people too.""It sounds like you're learning to recognize God's voice already," said Dad with a smile. "Other voices we hear might tell us to do whatever we want, but God's voice reminds us that only Jesus can satisfy our hearts and fill our lives with hope, joy, and peace. He's the one who feeds our souls with His love, and we need to learn to recognize His voice and do what He says." –Pauline Youd

"Brielle, I have a surprise to show you," announced Dad one morning. "Remember the bird's nest I showed you out here?" Dad pointed to a large plant that hung outside the window. "The five eggs in it have all hatched." Brielle's eyes grew wide as her father lifted her onto a chair so she could peek into the nest. "Where are the baby birds? I don't see anything but a pile of fuzz and twigs in there.""Watch," said Dad as he cracked open the window. He made clicking noises with his tongue, and suddenly five tiny heads popped up out of the fuzz."Oh, I see them!" squealed Brielle. "They have their eyes closed." Gradually the heads sank back into the fuzz. "Do it again, Dad," begged Brielle. So Dad made the clicking noise again, and the five heads popped back up.Brielle and Dad visited the birds every day. Soon their eyes opened, and they got new, larger feathers. But they eventually stopped responding to Dad's clicking noise. "They know I'm just fooling them and that I'm not really one of their parents coming to bring them dinner," Dad told her when she asked him about it. Then he added, "We're kind of like those baby birds. We have to learn whose voice is whose.""But I know when it's you telling me something, or when it's Mom," Brielle assured him. "Or Grandma or Grandpa, or Mrs. Jones, or whoever.""Yes, but we have to be able to identify God's voice too," Dad said."How do we do that?" asked Brielle."By learning about God from the Bible. He will never go against what He says there. The more we learn about who God is, the easier it becomes to recognize His voice."Brielle thought for a moment. "Well, I know God loves people because He sent Jesus to die for us, so He will always tell us to love people too.""It sounds like you're learning to recognize God's voice already," said Dad with a smile. "Other voices we hear might tell us to do whatever we want, but God's voice reminds us that only Jesus can satisfy our hearts and fill our lives with hope, joy, and peace. He's the one who feeds our souls with His love, and we need to learn to recognize His voice and do what He says." –Pauline Youd

Baby Birds1e2f4d37-4834-45a2-80a4-9cdfab6b064fMon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2024) Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20.. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20.. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2024)e7717f83-c1f9-4e98-9a6b-f6bf32613abcSun, 08 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: The Common Good (2024) The Catechism sets up a pair of definitions for us that, at first glance, appear circular, but upon close examination, reveal profound interdependence: “The good of each individual is necessarily related to the common good, which in turn can be defined only in reference to the human person.” Fr. Mike uses a fascinating thought experiment to illustrate where the common good originates: you. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1905-1912. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism sets up a pair of definitions for us that, at first glance, appear circular, but upon close examination, reveal profound interdependence: “The good of each individual is necessarily related to the common good, which in turn can be defined only in reference to the human person.” Fr. Mike uses a fascinating thought experiment to illustrate where the common good originates: you. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1905-1912. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 252: The Common Good (2024)ca06f17a-2514-4877-b343-66c1b7e588eeSun, 08 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: The Common Good (2024) The Catechism sets up a pair of definitions for us that, at first glance, appear circular, but upon close examination, reveal profound interdependence: “The good of each individual is necessarily related to the common good, which in turn can be defined only in reference to the human person.” Fr. Mike uses a fascinating thought experiment to illustrate where the common good originates: you. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1905-1912. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism sets up a pair of definitions for us that, at first glance, appear circular, but upon close examination, reveal profound interdependence: “The good of each individual is necessarily related to the common good, which in turn can be defined only in reference to the human person.” Fr. Mike uses a fascinating thought experiment to illustrate where the common good originates: you. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1905-1912. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 252: The Common Good (2024)9701b0ee-a929-4372-a3b8-543937f37742Sun, 08 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2024) Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20.. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20.. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2024)522c1617-14c9-4d60-aff5-7db492ce0c5dSun, 08 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2024) Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20.. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20.. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2024)71974f53-1e19-42f2-b829-62ae79f2ad37Sun, 08 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2024) Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20.. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20.. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2024)836e6460-a748-47c5-8db1-887f9a3281c3Sun, 08 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNew and Beautiful"Mom! Mom!" called Wyatt one morning. "Look what happened!" He clutched a glass jar with holes punched in the lid and some twigs and leaves on the inside.Mom and Emily, Wyatt's little sister, went to see. Mom took the jar, and they peered through the glass. "Oh, cool!" said Mom. "Cool?" wailed Emily. "How can you say that? Wriggly's dead! He's all closed up in that dead piece of skin. He's not even moving!""It's okay, honey," said Mom. "He's just beginning the next phase of his life. I know you liked Wriggly as a caterpillar, but this is all part of God's plan for caterpillars. You knew this would happen. We talked about it, remember?""Yeah, Emily," said Wyatt. "When the time is right, caterpillars like Wriggly weave a chrysalis around themselves, and then they change." "Oh, right," said Emily. "I forgot.""The chrysalis is what you see around Wriggly now," said Mom. "In a way, he dies as a caterpillar while he's in the chrysalis. But in a few weeks, you'll get to see him as a new creature. He won't be a caterpillar anymore--he'll be a butterfly." Mom smiled. "It reminds me of when a person becomes a Christian," she added. "We're spiritually dead when we're born into this world. But when we place our faith in Jesus, we become part of God's family, and we're changed. We become alive in Him. Wriggly will be more beautiful when he leaves that chrysalis, and our new life in Christ is much more beautiful and free than the old one was."Wyatt grinned. "And we didn't even have to spin a chrysalis!"Mom laughed. "Nope--God does the work in us. He gives us the Holy Spirit, who transforms us and makes us new.""When Wriggly comes out of the chrysalis, all new and beautiful, do you think I should give him a new name?" asked Wyatt."That might be a good idea," said Mom with a smile. "I don't think I've ever seen a wriggly butterfly!" –Lyndel F. Walker

"Mom! Mom!" called Wyatt one morning. "Look what happened!" He clutched a glass jar with holes punched in the lid and some twigs and leaves on the inside.Mom and Emily, Wyatt's little sister, went to see. Mom took the jar, and they peered through the glass. "Oh, cool!" said Mom. "Cool?" wailed Emily. "How can you say that? Wriggly's dead! He's all closed up in that dead piece of skin. He's not even moving!""It's okay, honey," said Mom. "He's just beginning the next phase of his life. I know you liked Wriggly as a caterpillar, but this is all part of God's plan for caterpillars. You knew this would happen. We talked about it, remember?""Yeah, Emily," said Wyatt. "When the time is right, caterpillars like Wriggly weave a chrysalis around themselves, and then they change." "Oh, right," said Emily. "I forgot.""The chrysalis is what you see around Wriggly now," said Mom. "In a way, he dies as a caterpillar while he's in the chrysalis. But in a few weeks, you'll get to see him as a new creature. He won't be a caterpillar anymore--he'll be a butterfly." Mom smiled. "It reminds me of when a person becomes a Christian," she added. "We're spiritually dead when we're born into this world. But when we place our faith in Jesus, we become part of God's family, and we're changed. We become alive in Him. Wriggly will be more beautiful when he leaves that chrysalis, and our new life in Christ is much more beautiful and free than the old one was."Wyatt grinned. "And we didn't even have to spin a chrysalis!"Mom laughed. "Nope--God does the work in us. He gives us the Holy Spirit, who transforms us and makes us new.""When Wriggly comes out of the chrysalis, all new and beautiful, do you think I should give him a new name?" asked Wyatt."That might be a good idea," said Mom with a smile. "I don't think I've ever seen a wriggly butterfly!" –Lyndel F. Walker

New and Beautiful4cec3ec4-75c2-4ea9-9322-1d2cdfb633b6Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNew and Beautiful"Mom! Mom!" called Wyatt one morning. "Look what happened!" He clutched a glass jar with holes punched in the lid and some twigs and leaves on the inside.Mom and Emily, Wyatt's little sister, went to see. Mom took the jar, and they peered through the glass. "Oh, cool!" said Mom. "Cool?" wailed Emily. "How can you say that? Wriggly's dead! He's all closed up in that dead piece of skin. He's not even moving!""It's okay, honey," said Mom. "He's just beginning the next phase of his life. I know you liked Wriggly as a caterpillar, but this is all part of God's plan for caterpillars. You knew this would happen. We talked about it, remember?""Yeah, Emily," said Wyatt. "When the time is right, caterpillars like Wriggly weave a chrysalis around themselves, and then they change." "Oh, right," said Emily. "I forgot.""The chrysalis is what you see around Wriggly now," said Mom. "In a way, he dies as a caterpillar while he's in the chrysalis. But in a few weeks, you'll get to see him as a new creature. He won't be a caterpillar anymore--he'll be a butterfly." Mom smiled. "It reminds me of when a person becomes a Christian," she added. "We're spiritually dead when we're born into this world. But when we place our faith in Jesus, we become part of God's family, and we're changed. We become alive in Him. Wriggly will be more beautiful when he leaves that chrysalis, and our new life in Christ is much more beautiful and free than the old one was."Wyatt grinned. "And we didn't even have to spin a chrysalis!"Mom laughed. "Nope--God does the work in us. He gives us the Holy Spirit, who transforms us and makes us new.""When Wriggly comes out of the chrysalis, all new and beautiful, do you think I should give him a new name?" asked Wyatt."That might be a good idea," said Mom with a smile. "I don't think I've ever seen a wriggly butterfly!" –Lyndel F. Walker

"Mom! Mom!" called Wyatt one morning. "Look what happened!" He clutched a glass jar with holes punched in the lid and some twigs and leaves on the inside.Mom and Emily, Wyatt's little sister, went to see. Mom took the jar, and they peered through the glass. "Oh, cool!" said Mom. "Cool?" wailed Emily. "How can you say that? Wriggly's dead! He's all closed up in that dead piece of skin. He's not even moving!""It's okay, honey," said Mom. "He's just beginning the next phase of his life. I know you liked Wriggly as a caterpillar, but this is all part of God's plan for caterpillars. You knew this would happen. We talked about it, remember?""Yeah, Emily," said Wyatt. "When the time is right, caterpillars like Wriggly weave a chrysalis around themselves, and then they change." "Oh, right," said Emily. "I forgot.""The chrysalis is what you see around Wriggly now," said Mom. "In a way, he dies as a caterpillar while he's in the chrysalis. But in a few weeks, you'll get to see him as a new creature. He won't be a caterpillar anymore--he'll be a butterfly." Mom smiled. "It reminds me of when a person becomes a Christian," she added. "We're spiritually dead when we're born into this world. But when we place our faith in Jesus, we become part of God's family, and we're changed. We become alive in Him. Wriggly will be more beautiful when he leaves that chrysalis, and our new life in Christ is much more beautiful and free than the old one was."Wyatt grinned. "And we didn't even have to spin a chrysalis!"Mom laughed. "Nope--God does the work in us. He gives us the Holy Spirit, who transforms us and makes us new.""When Wriggly comes out of the chrysalis, all new and beautiful, do you think I should give him a new name?" asked Wyatt."That might be a good idea," said Mom with a smile. "I don't think I've ever seen a wriggly butterfly!" –Lyndel F. Walker

New and Beautifule3655b7f-fd6b-49d4-bf76-6e26b604f929Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/08/24 Nothing to Offer Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Love the person in front of you. It is easy to walk through life and feel invisible. Like you don't matter. Like you have nothing to offer. But when we are seen by Christ, all of that has the potential to change. And then we can begin to see that we are called to love the person in front of us who has nothing to offer. Mass Readings from September 8, 2024: Isaiah 35:4-7 Psalms 146:6-10James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Love the person in front of you. It is easy to walk through life and feel invisible. Like you don't matter. Like you have nothing to offer. But when we are seen by Christ, all of that has the potential to change. And then we can begin to see that we are called to love the person in front of us who has nothing to offer. Mass Readings from September 8, 2024: Isaiah 35:4-7 Psalms 146:6-10James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37

full09/08/24 Nothing to Offer9b694e10-6ffd-4626-8121-66ff37ebe787Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/08/24 Nothing to Offer Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Love the person in front of you. It is easy to walk through life and feel invisible. Like you don't matter. Like you have nothing to offer. But when we are seen by Christ, all of that has the potential to change. And then we can begin to see that we are called to love the person in front of us who has nothing to offer. Mass Readings from September 8, 2024: Isaiah 35:4-7 Psalms 146:6-10James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Love the person in front of you. It is easy to walk through life and feel invisible. Like you don't matter. Like you have nothing to offer. But when we are seen by Christ, all of that has the potential to change. And then we can begin to see that we are called to love the person in front of us who has nothing to offer. Mass Readings from September 8, 2024: Isaiah 35:4-7 Psalms 146:6-10James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37

full09/08/24 Nothing to Offere66517fa-61b8-47b4-9548-5756dfb988a0Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/08/24 Nothing to Offer Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Love the person in front of you. It is easy to walk through life and feel invisible. Like you don't matter. Like you have nothing to offer. But when we are seen by Christ, all of that has the potential to change. And then we can begin to see that we are called to love the person in front of us who has nothing to offer. Mass Readings from September 8, 2024: Isaiah 35:4-7 Psalms 146:6-10James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Love the person in front of you. It is easy to walk through life and feel invisible. Like you don't matter. Like you have nothing to offer. But when we are seen by Christ, all of that has the potential to change. And then we can begin to see that we are called to love the person in front of us who has nothing to offer. Mass Readings from September 8, 2024: Isaiah 35:4-7 Psalms 146:6-10James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37

full09/08/24 Nothing to Offer517d6192-32a2-413b-8709-323e5ae290d0Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2024) In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2024)b6ebf7e6-6593-4398-a25c-8dd5c444412dSat, 07 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Authorities in Society (2024) The Catechism shows us that, in order for any good in society to last and flourish, legitimate authority must be instituted and respected by all. Furthermore, it is our duty as those under authority to obey those invested with authority. Fr. Mike acknowledges that most of us resist authority, but he bolsters the Catechism’s claim that legitimate authority in society is good and necessary. “Anarchy doesn’t work.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1897-1904. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism shows us that, in order for any good in society to last and flourish, legitimate authority must be instituted and respected by all. Furthermore, it is our duty as those under authority to obey those invested with authority. Fr. Mike acknowledges that most of us resist authority, but he bolsters the Catechism’s claim that legitimate authority in society is good and necessary. “Anarchy doesn’t work.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1897-1904. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 251: Authorities in Society (2024)836adc47-4e6f-4a1c-b019-b4cdcb50120aSat, 07 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Authorities in Society (2024) The Catechism shows us that, in order for any good in society to last and flourish, legitimate authority must be instituted and respected by all. Furthermore, it is our duty as those under authority to obey those invested with authority. Fr. Mike acknowledges that most of us resist authority, but he bolsters the Catechism’s claim that legitimate authority in society is good and necessary. “Anarchy doesn’t work.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1897-1904. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism shows us that, in order for any good in society to last and flourish, legitimate authority must be instituted and respected by all. Furthermore, it is our duty as those under authority to obey those invested with authority. Fr. Mike acknowledges that most of us resist authority, but he bolsters the Catechism’s claim that legitimate authority in society is good and necessary. “Anarchy doesn’t work.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1897-1904. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 251: Authorities in Society (2024)67d2dd21-6687-4002-bc00-c79c9d479237Sat, 07 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2024) In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2024)230bf37b-18ec-4684-8313-954de68975d0Sat, 07 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2024) In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2024)4dc88aef-94d0-4134-ad56-e0c7282720a7Sat, 07 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2024) In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2024)61dade76-d778-4199-979f-b841c750ba11Sat, 07 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKeep FishingRuben sighed. He wished a fish would take the bait on his hook. At last the bobber began to jiggle. "I've finally got a bite!" Ruben jerked the pole quickly, but there was no fish, and most of the bait was gone. "That must be the big one that got away," Grandpa said with a chuckle as he handed Ruben a fresh worm to put on the hook. "Don't give up. Try again."A little later, Ruben pulled up his line again. "I got one this time!" He took a fish off the hook and put it in the pail of water."You sure did!" said Grandpa. "Let's see how many more we can catch."After Ruben and Grandpa caught several more fish, Grandpa put the oars in place and rowed for shore. "Jesus talked to His disciples about fishing," Grandpa said as he pulled on the oars. "Some of them fished for a living, so they understood fish talk. Do you remember what Jesus said they should do?""He told them to fish for people." Ruben grinned. "But how do you do that, Grandpa? People don't eat worms." Grandpa laughed. "That's true. So you need to offer them a different kind of food--spiritual food. You offer them the Bread of Life. That's what Jesus called Himself, remember? He's the only one who can satisfy our souls and give us true life."Ruben thought about that for a moment. "People don't always bite though." "No, they don't," said Grandpa. "Some don't want to hear about Jesus at all. Others are like fish that just nibble--they're curious at first, but lose interest after a while. But…" Grandpa's eyes sparkled like the water around the boat. "Other people are like the fish we caught. They want to know all they can and eventually decide to trust Jesus as their Savior." He pointed to the fish in the bucket. "We kept on fishing even though they weren't biting at first, right? And it paid off. We need to keep fishing for people too."Ruben grinned as he admired the fish they had caught. "So even when it seems like they're not biting, we have to keep telling people about Jesus." –Carolyn E. Yost

Ruben sighed. He wished a fish would take the bait on his hook. At last the bobber began to jiggle. "I've finally got a bite!" Ruben jerked the pole quickly, but there was no fish, and most of the bait was gone. "That must be the big one that got away," Grandpa said with a chuckle as he handed Ruben a fresh worm to put on the hook. "Don't give up. Try again."A little later, Ruben pulled up his line again. "I got one this time!" He took a fish off the hook and put it in the pail of water."You sure did!" said Grandpa. "Let's see how many more we can catch."After Ruben and Grandpa caught several more fish, Grandpa put the oars in place and rowed for shore. "Jesus talked to His disciples about fishing," Grandpa said as he pulled on the oars. "Some of them fished for a living, so they understood fish talk. Do you remember what Jesus said they should do?""He told them to fish for people." Ruben grinned. "But how do you do that, Grandpa? People don't eat worms." Grandpa laughed. "That's true. So you need to offer them a different kind of food--spiritual food. You offer them the Bread of Life. That's what Jesus called Himself, remember? He's the only one who can satisfy our souls and give us true life."Ruben thought about that for a moment. "People don't always bite though." "No, they don't," said Grandpa. "Some don't want to hear about Jesus at all. Others are like fish that just nibble--they're curious at first, but lose interest after a while. But…" Grandpa's eyes sparkled like the water around the boat. "Other people are like the fish we caught. They want to know all they can and eventually decide to trust Jesus as their Savior." He pointed to the fish in the bucket. "We kept on fishing even though they weren't biting at first, right? And it paid off. We need to keep fishing for people too."Ruben grinned as he admired the fish they had caught. "So even when it seems like they're not biting, we have to keep telling people about Jesus." –Carolyn E. Yost

Keep Fishing57890afe-4a41-4344-8c50-ff1e89ca8ce0Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKeep FishingRuben sighed. He wished a fish would take the bait on his hook. At last the bobber began to jiggle. "I've finally got a bite!" Ruben jerked the pole quickly, but there was no fish, and most of the bait was gone. "That must be the big one that got away," Grandpa said with a chuckle as he handed Ruben a fresh worm to put on the hook. "Don't give up. Try again."A little later, Ruben pulled up his line again. "I got one this time!" He took a fish off the hook and put it in the pail of water."You sure did!" said Grandpa. "Let's see how many more we can catch."After Ruben and Grandpa caught several more fish, Grandpa put the oars in place and rowed for shore. "Jesus talked to His disciples about fishing," Grandpa said as he pulled on the oars. "Some of them fished for a living, so they understood fish talk. Do you remember what Jesus said they should do?""He told them to fish for people." Ruben grinned. "But how do you do that, Grandpa? People don't eat worms." Grandpa laughed. "That's true. So you need to offer them a different kind of food--spiritual food. You offer them the Bread of Life. That's what Jesus called Himself, remember? He's the only one who can satisfy our souls and give us true life."Ruben thought about that for a moment. "People don't always bite though." "No, they don't," said Grandpa. "Some don't want to hear about Jesus at all. Others are like fish that just nibble--they're curious at first, but lose interest after a while. But…" Grandpa's eyes sparkled like the water around the boat. "Other people are like the fish we caught. They want to know all they can and eventually decide to trust Jesus as their Savior." He pointed to the fish in the bucket. "We kept on fishing even though they weren't biting at first, right? And it paid off. We need to keep fishing for people too."Ruben grinned as he admired the fish they had caught. "So even when it seems like they're not biting, we have to keep telling people about Jesus." –Carolyn E. Yost

Ruben sighed. He wished a fish would take the bait on his hook. At last the bobber began to jiggle. "I've finally got a bite!" Ruben jerked the pole quickly, but there was no fish, and most of the bait was gone. "That must be the big one that got away," Grandpa said with a chuckle as he handed Ruben a fresh worm to put on the hook. "Don't give up. Try again."A little later, Ruben pulled up his line again. "I got one this time!" He took a fish off the hook and put it in the pail of water."You sure did!" said Grandpa. "Let's see how many more we can catch."After Ruben and Grandpa caught several more fish, Grandpa put the oars in place and rowed for shore. "Jesus talked to His disciples about fishing," Grandpa said as he pulled on the oars. "Some of them fished for a living, so they understood fish talk. Do you remember what Jesus said they should do?""He told them to fish for people." Ruben grinned. "But how do you do that, Grandpa? People don't eat worms." Grandpa laughed. "That's true. So you need to offer them a different kind of food--spiritual food. You offer them the Bread of Life. That's what Jesus called Himself, remember? He's the only one who can satisfy our souls and give us true life."Ruben thought about that for a moment. "People don't always bite though." "No, they don't," said Grandpa. "Some don't want to hear about Jesus at all. Others are like fish that just nibble--they're curious at first, but lose interest after a while. But…" Grandpa's eyes sparkled like the water around the boat. "Other people are like the fish we caught. They want to know all they can and eventually decide to trust Jesus as their Savior." He pointed to the fish in the bucket. "We kept on fishing even though they weren't biting at first, right? And it paid off. We need to keep fishing for people too."Ruben grinned as he admired the fish they had caught. "So even when it seems like they're not biting, we have to keep telling people about Jesus." –Carolyn E. Yost

Keep Fishing83f5c907-0bea-45e5-bd66-784bafe8c4a5Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsToxic Love | Girls Gone Biblehiiiii GGB:) this week we’re talking about LOVE! what love is. what love is not. according to 1 Corinthians 13. “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 we get very honest about where we are in terms of romantic relationships &amp; love and what we’ve learned over the years from being loved correctly and from being loved in a way that doesn’t meet God’s standard. Jesus is love. the fact that we exist is an expression of God’s love for us and Him sending His only Son to die for us is the greatest demonstration of love in the history of ever. the standard of what love should be, is HIGH. do not settle for less than Christ-like love. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hiiiii GGB:) this week we’re talking about LOVE! what love is. what love is not. according to 1 Corinthians 13. “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 we get very honest about where we are in terms of romantic relationships &amp; love and what we’ve learned over the years from being loved correctly and from being loved in a way that doesn’t meet God’s standard. Jesus is love. the fact that we exist is an expression of God’s love for us and Him sending His only Son to die for us is the greatest demonstration of love in the history of ever. the standard of what love should be, is HIGH. do not settle for less than Christ-like love. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullToxic Love | Girls Gone Bible4d05547d-26ae-4086-8162-2d9ba71ba3f3Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00003822https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS4 EP4. My Friends and Family Don't Know JesusHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, talks about the power of our faith and prayer. Whether we have a close friend or even a family member who might not know Jesus, there is still hope and love. We have direct access to our Heavenly Father - we just have to communicate to Him in prayer and believe that He will deliver.  "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Mark 11:24 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, talks about the power of our faith and prayer. Whether we have a close friend or even a family member who might not know Jesus, there is still hope and love. We have direct access to our Heavenly Father - we just have to communicate to Him in prayer and believe that He will deliver.  "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Mark 11:24 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullS4 EP4. My Friends and Family Don't Know Jesusbb9e5543-77c3-412f-ba93-11346daab02eFri, 06 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00002443https://216.73.216.191/allTagsmy friends and family dont know JesusHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, talks about the power of our faith and prayer. Whether we have a close friend or even a family member who might not know Jesus, there is still hope and love. We have direct access to our Heavenly Father - we just have to communicate to Him in prayer and believe that He will deliver.  "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Mark 11:24 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, talks about the power of our faith and prayer. Whether we have a close friend or even a family member who might not know Jesus, there is still hope and love. We have direct access to our Heavenly Father - we just have to communicate to Him in prayer and believe that He will deliver.  "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Mark 11:24 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullmy friends and family dont know Jesuse2ddde7c-1cf6-48c8-b977-8104cb1cc4eaFri, 06 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 178: They're Lying To About Low Fat Foods, THIS Is What They're Doing!: Tim SpectorIn this moment, world renowned gut heath expert, Tim Spector discusses how to navigate the modern food landscape and overcome the brainwashing of the food industry. It turns out that answering the seemingly simple question of, ‘what is quality food?’ is a lot more difficult that it first appears. Too often foods packaged as ‘healthy’, ‘low calorie’ or ‘low fat’ are in fact the opposite. Instead, Tim believes we need to go back to eating foods in their simplest, unpackaged original form as nature intended. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//38if1OxLDMb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//fXv5HxALDMb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Tim: https://tim-spector.co.uk/ ZOE: exclusive 10% discount on their first order of Daily30+ with the code PODCAST10 when you order from zoe.com/daily30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, world renowned gut heath expert, Tim Spector discusses how to navigate the modern food landscape and overcome the brainwashing of the food industry. It turns out that answering the seemingly simple question of, ‘what is quality food?’ is a lot more difficult that it first appears. Too often foods packaged as ‘healthy’, ‘low calorie’ or ‘low fat’ are in fact the opposite. Instead, Tim believes we need to go back to eating foods in their simplest, unpackaged original form as nature intended. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//38if1OxLDMb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//fXv5HxALDMb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Tim: https://tim-spector.co.uk/ ZOE: exclusive 10% discount on their first order of Daily30+ with the code PODCAST10 when you order from zoe.com/daily30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 178: They're Lying To About Low Fat Foods, THIS Is What They're Doing!: Tim Spector6b79dfbd-c604-4487-9656-f3af713cd3d2Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000547https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2024) Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2024)9508b16f-1801-4b64-8099-b8b59339cc61Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Conversion in Society (2024) Before we can see outward changes for the good in society, there must be inward conversion in the hearts of its members, so says the Catechism. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that societies are made up of people with both body and soul—and the soul is often overlooked. Because we are broken, there is a “permanent need” for our conversion, and any society that fails to take this into account is doomed to do violence to human dignity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1886-1896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Before we can see outward changes for the good in society, there must be inward conversion in the hearts of its members, so says the Catechism. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that societies are made up of people with both body and soul—and the soul is often overlooked. Because we are broken, there is a “permanent need” for our conversion, and any society that fails to take this into account is doomed to do violence to human dignity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1886-1896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 250: Conversion in Society (2024)4b978dad-b806-4645-8073-0ece803b6770Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Conversion in Society (2024) Before we can see outward changes for the good in society, there must be inward conversion in the hearts of its members, so says the Catechism. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that societies are made up of people with both body and soul—and the soul is often overlooked. Because we are broken, there is a “permanent need” for our conversion, and any society that fails to take this into account is doomed to do violence to human dignity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1886-1896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Before we can see outward changes for the good in society, there must be inward conversion in the hearts of its members, so says the Catechism. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that societies are made up of people with both body and soul—and the soul is often overlooked. Because we are broken, there is a “permanent need” for our conversion, and any society that fails to take this into account is doomed to do violence to human dignity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1886-1896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 250: Conversion in Society (2024)ff4698e5-69ff-44f1-994a-8f6495a0aeb8Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2024) Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2024)1df3686a-3bc1-44e8-8270-d52868ff3c2cFri, 06 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2024) Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2024)9db60c9a-de7c-45b2-86c1-749b50e069e5Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2024) Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2024)abf02201-bb68-46e8-ace1-85a3f1f74bfbFri, 06 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFingerprintsThea turned a page and showed a picture of Papa Bear to her little sister, then continued to read the story aloud. "'Who's been eating my porridge?' growled Papa Bear." Their brother Eamon spoke up. "Papa Bear could have found out who ate it if he had lifted fingerprints from his spoon. Everybody has a different set of prints. No two are alike--ever. Match the prints and you've got the criminal.""That's great, Eamon. Now let us finish the story," said Thea. But Eamon grabbed his magnifying glass and held it above Thea's fingers. "See those ridges? They leave a mark on everything you touch. Police investigators use special powders to dust for fingerprints. The powder sticks to the invisible ridge marks. The investigator carefully brushes away the dust between the ridges and takes a picture of it." Eamon sat back. "The print can be lifted with print-lifting tape too.""Eamon! We don't care about fingerprints right now. We just want to read the story," said Thea. "Well, I just thought you should know in case you get any ideas about going into my room and messing with my stuff," Eamon said with a smirk. "I know how to lift prints with the detective kit I got for my birthday, so you'll be sorry if you do!" Thea rolled her eyes. "Like I'd want to touch anything in your messy room!""I think there's another kind of print we should be more concerned about," said Mom, who had come into the room. "We need to think about the prints we're leaving on other people's lives.""Prints on people's lives? What does that mean?" asked Eamon."I'm talking about the impressions we make on others," Mom replied. "Like fingerprints, they identify us--not by ridges, but by what's in our hearts. Our words and actions leave behind impressions that affect others. As Christians, we want those impressions to match the love Jesus has put in our hearts.""Because then we'll be pointing people to Him, right?" asked Thea. "Right," said Mom. "We need to speak and act in a way that helps people know how much Jesus loves them. No two people have the same fingerprints, but when we rely on Jesus to help us love others the way He loves us, the impressions we leave behind will point to Him." –Lucinda J. Rollings

Thea turned a page and showed a picture of Papa Bear to her little sister, then continued to read the story aloud. "'Who's been eating my porridge?' growled Papa Bear." Their brother Eamon spoke up. "Papa Bear could have found out who ate it if he had lifted fingerprints from his spoon. Everybody has a different set of prints. No two are alike--ever. Match the prints and you've got the criminal.""That's great, Eamon. Now let us finish the story," said Thea. But Eamon grabbed his magnifying glass and held it above Thea's fingers. "See those ridges? They leave a mark on everything you touch. Police investigators use special powders to dust for fingerprints. The powder sticks to the invisible ridge marks. The investigator carefully brushes away the dust between the ridges and takes a picture of it." Eamon sat back. "The print can be lifted with print-lifting tape too.""Eamon! We don't care about fingerprints right now. We just want to read the story," said Thea. "Well, I just thought you should know in case you get any ideas about going into my room and messing with my stuff," Eamon said with a smirk. "I know how to lift prints with the detective kit I got for my birthday, so you'll be sorry if you do!" Thea rolled her eyes. "Like I'd want to touch anything in your messy room!""I think there's another kind of print we should be more concerned about," said Mom, who had come into the room. "We need to think about the prints we're leaving on other people's lives.""Prints on people's lives? What does that mean?" asked Eamon."I'm talking about the impressions we make on others," Mom replied. "Like fingerprints, they identify us--not by ridges, but by what's in our hearts. Our words and actions leave behind impressions that affect others. As Christians, we want those impressions to match the love Jesus has put in our hearts.""Because then we'll be pointing people to Him, right?" asked Thea. "Right," said Mom. "We need to speak and act in a way that helps people know how much Jesus loves them. No two people have the same fingerprints, but when we rely on Jesus to help us love others the way He loves us, the impressions we leave behind will point to Him." –Lucinda J. Rollings

Fingerprintsb64bc845-aecd-4ffb-9b4b-f8137992d6bcFri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFingerprintsThea turned a page and showed a picture of Papa Bear to her little sister, then continued to read the story aloud. "'Who's been eating my porridge?' growled Papa Bear." Their brother Eamon spoke up. "Papa Bear could have found out who ate it if he had lifted fingerprints from his spoon. Everybody has a different set of prints. No two are alike--ever. Match the prints and you've got the criminal.""That's great, Eamon. Now let us finish the story," said Thea. But Eamon grabbed his magnifying glass and held it above Thea's fingers. "See those ridges? They leave a mark on everything you touch. Police investigators use special powders to dust for fingerprints. The powder sticks to the invisible ridge marks. The investigator carefully brushes away the dust between the ridges and takes a picture of it." Eamon sat back. "The print can be lifted with print-lifting tape too.""Eamon! We don't care about fingerprints right now. We just want to read the story," said Thea. "Well, I just thought you should know in case you get any ideas about going into my room and messing with my stuff," Eamon said with a smirk. "I know how to lift prints with the detective kit I got for my birthday, so you'll be sorry if you do!" Thea rolled her eyes. "Like I'd want to touch anything in your messy room!""I think there's another kind of print we should be more concerned about," said Mom, who had come into the room. "We need to think about the prints we're leaving on other people's lives.""Prints on people's lives? What does that mean?" asked Eamon."I'm talking about the impressions we make on others," Mom replied. "Like fingerprints, they identify us--not by ridges, but by what's in our hearts. Our words and actions leave behind impressions that affect others. As Christians, we want those impressions to match the love Jesus has put in our hearts.""Because then we'll be pointing people to Him, right?" asked Thea. "Right," said Mom. "We need to speak and act in a way that helps people know how much Jesus loves them. No two people have the same fingerprints, but when we rely on Jesus to help us love others the way He loves us, the impressions we leave behind will point to Him." –Lucinda J. Rollings

Thea turned a page and showed a picture of Papa Bear to her little sister, then continued to read the story aloud. "'Who's been eating my porridge?' growled Papa Bear." Their brother Eamon spoke up. "Papa Bear could have found out who ate it if he had lifted fingerprints from his spoon. Everybody has a different set of prints. No two are alike--ever. Match the prints and you've got the criminal.""That's great, Eamon. Now let us finish the story," said Thea. But Eamon grabbed his magnifying glass and held it above Thea's fingers. "See those ridges? They leave a mark on everything you touch. Police investigators use special powders to dust for fingerprints. The powder sticks to the invisible ridge marks. The investigator carefully brushes away the dust between the ridges and takes a picture of it." Eamon sat back. "The print can be lifted with print-lifting tape too.""Eamon! We don't care about fingerprints right now. We just want to read the story," said Thea. "Well, I just thought you should know in case you get any ideas about going into my room and messing with my stuff," Eamon said with a smirk. "I know how to lift prints with the detective kit I got for my birthday, so you'll be sorry if you do!" Thea rolled her eyes. "Like I'd want to touch anything in your messy room!""I think there's another kind of print we should be more concerned about," said Mom, who had come into the room. "We need to think about the prints we're leaving on other people's lives.""Prints on people's lives? What does that mean?" asked Eamon."I'm talking about the impressions we make on others," Mom replied. "Like fingerprints, they identify us--not by ridges, but by what's in our hearts. Our words and actions leave behind impressions that affect others. As Christians, we want those impressions to match the love Jesus has put in our hearts.""Because then we'll be pointing people to Him, right?" asked Thea. "Right," said Mom. "We need to speak and act in a way that helps people know how much Jesus loves them. No two people have the same fingerprints, but when we rely on Jesus to help us love others the way He loves us, the impressions we leave behind will point to Him." –Lucinda J. Rollings

Fingerprints1cab00c7-3db6-4db3-941a-3fb404fb6a0aFri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Can I Know That It's Actually God's Voice? How can you discern if the voice you&#39;re hearing is genuinely God&#39;s? How can you be sure it isn&#39;t just your own thoughts or even something deceptive? Fr. Mike offers insight into recognizing God&#39;s guidance by asking key questions: Does the voice contradict Scripture or the teachings of the Church? Who does the voice sound like, and what are the characteristics of God&#39;s voice? He explains that divine guidance is often confirmed by its fruitfulness—bringing lasting peace, joy, and alignment with God&#39;s will. Fr. Mike encourages us to trust God step by step. He says it does not take blind leaps to see how even the most minor acts of faith can produce meaningful fruit over time.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How can you discern if the voice you&#39;re hearing is genuinely God&#39;s? How can you be sure it isn&#39;t just your own thoughts or even something deceptive? Fr. Mike offers insight into recognizing God&#39;s guidance by asking key questions: Does the voice contradict Scripture or the teachings of the Church? Who does the voice sound like, and what are the characteristics of God&#39;s voice? He explains that divine guidance is often confirmed by its fruitfulness—bringing lasting peace, joy, and alignment with God&#39;s will. Fr. Mike encourages us to trust God step by step. He says it does not take blind leaps to see how even the most minor acts of faith can produce meaningful fruit over time.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Can I Know That It's Actually God's Voice?b6bde643-d157-4083-9c6f-32d79e5a5753Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Can I Know That It's Actually God's Voice? How can you discern if the voice you&#39;re hearing is genuinely God&#39;s? How can you be sure it isn&#39;t just your own thoughts or even something deceptive? Fr. Mike offers insight into recognizing God&#39;s guidance by asking key questions: Does the voice contradict Scripture or the teachings of the Church? Who does the voice sound like, and what are the characteristics of God&#39;s voice? He explains that divine guidance is often confirmed by its fruitfulness—bringing lasting peace, joy, and alignment with God&#39;s will. Fr. Mike encourages us to trust God step by step. He says it does not take blind leaps to see how even the most minor acts of faith can produce meaningful fruit over time.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How can you discern if the voice you&#39;re hearing is genuinely God&#39;s? How can you be sure it isn&#39;t just your own thoughts or even something deceptive? Fr. Mike offers insight into recognizing God&#39;s guidance by asking key questions: Does the voice contradict Scripture or the teachings of the Church? Who does the voice sound like, and what are the characteristics of God&#39;s voice? He explains that divine guidance is often confirmed by its fruitfulness—bringing lasting peace, joy, and alignment with God&#39;s will. Fr. Mike encourages us to trust God step by step. He says it does not take blind leaps to see how even the most minor acts of faith can produce meaningful fruit over time.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Can I Know That It's Actually God's Voice?bfd7101c-d0e5-4503-8bd1-a549a5be4143Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#883 - 2 Thessalonians 2 – Man of LawlessnessThis episode is part 2 in a study of Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians. In this chapter Paul talks about the man of lawlessness or the Anti-Christ who will come before Jesus returns. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/2-thessalonians-2-man-of-lawlessness/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians. In this chapter Paul talks about the man of lawlessness or the Anti-Christ who will come before Jesus returns. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/2-thessalonians-2-man-of-lawlessness/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#883 - 2 Thessalonians 2 – Man of Lawlessness2e7d6495-5b61-4467-9428-0c15b42fee04Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000589https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne Huge Reason Dad’s FailJohn Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman discuss the incomparable role that fathers have in the lives of their children. Being a father is not easy; however, our families and our societies depend on it. Today we distill the struggles of a father to the largest reason that fathers fail. This reason can present itself in two extremes and understanding this reality is only going to help you be the man you were created to be. Join us as we explore these challenges and discover how to embrace fatherhood with confidence and purpose. We also get to answer a question from a listener about protecting our children from spiritual attacks. If you have a question for us to answer on the show please send a voice recording or written out question to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. 4 Ways to be a Great Father - Discipline Rightly; Choose Your Children; Be Assertive; Consistent Affirmation INCREDIBLE DEVOTIONAL FOR MEN: LEAD by Devin Schadt - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/books/products/lead-daily-devotional Blog - The Father Who is There - https://catholicgentleman.com/2014/06/the-father-who-is-there 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 20mins of episode 174 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON FINANCES NOW AVAILABLE. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 16 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman discuss the incomparable role that fathers have in the lives of their children. Being a father is not easy; however, our families and our societies depend on it. Today we distill the struggles of a father to the largest reason that fathers fail. This reason can present itself in two extremes and understanding this reality is only going to help you be the man you were created to be. Join us as we explore these challenges and discover how to embrace fatherhood with confidence and purpose. We also get to answer a question from a listener about protecting our children from spiritual attacks. If you have a question for us to answer on the show please send a voice recording or written out question to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. 4 Ways to be a Great Father - Discipline Rightly; Choose Your Children; Be Assertive; Consistent Affirmation INCREDIBLE DEVOTIONAL FOR MEN: LEAD by Devin Schadt - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/books/products/lead-daily-devotional Blog - The Father Who is There - https://catholicgentleman.com/2014/06/the-father-who-is-there 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 20mins of episode 174 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 NEW SESSION ON FINANCES NOW AVAILABLE. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 16 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullOne Huge Reason Dad’s Fail8abd6067-9db6-425b-9f67-95ec2530eb5eThu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +00003477https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYuval Noah Harari: This Election Will Tear The Country Apart! AI Will Control You By 2034! The Dark Truth Behind Meta & X! Can humanity handle AI or will it be our downfall? Yuval Noah Harari looks back at history to guide us through this uncertain journey ahead. Yuval Noah Harari is a best-selling author, public intellectual and Professor of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is the author of multi-million bestseller books such as, ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind’ and ‘Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow’.  In this conversation, Yuval and Steven discuss topics such as, how AI is disconnecting people, the best way to control fake news, how institutions drive trust, and how Trump could change democracy.  (00:00) Intro (02:31) Will Humans Continue To Rule The World? (06:48) Why AI Is The Biggest Game-Changer In History (10:34) Is AI Just Information Or Something More? (16:53) Can AI Manipulate Our Bank Accounts And Political Views? (21:42) How AI Will Affect Human Intimacy (23:44) Will AI Replace Teachers? (25:09) Why Online Information Is Junk (28:42) How Politicians Use Fear To Manipulate Us (31:52) Should There Be A Free Speech Movement (39:38) How Algorithms Are Shaping Global Politics And Increasing Fear (45:30) The Impact Of The US Election On Global Politics (48:48) What Trump Could Do To US Democracy (50:29) Can We Trust What We See On Social Media And The News? (55:37) Will AI Eventually Run Governments? (00:58:32) What Jobs Will AI Leave For Humans? (01:02:01) Which Jobs Will Be Automated By AI? (01:05:33) Is AI Conscious? (01:07:19) AI, Robots, And The Future Of Consciousness (01:10:01) Are We Living In A Simulation? (01:13:09) How Algorithms Control Our Lives (01:16:21) Understanding The AI Alignment Problem (01:21:13) The Relationship Between AI And Corporate Interests (01:25:04) The Growing Threat Of Totalitarian Governments (01:33:08) How The Algorithm Knows It's Fake News (01:38:01) Is Yuval Tempted To Log Off? (01:41:52) Will Humans Become Two Species? (01:44:00) What's The Solution To The Negatives Of AI? (01:49:17) The Last Guest Question Follow Yuval:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/7iXk5TnLAMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/eaKRt5rLAMb  You can pre-order Yuval’s book ‘NEXUS: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Wae95KONAMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs: linkedin/doac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can humanity handle AI or will it be our downfall? Yuval Noah Harari looks back at history to guide us through this uncertain journey ahead. Yuval Noah Harari is a best-selling author, public intellectual and Professor of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is the author of multi-million bestseller books such as, ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind’ and ‘Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow’.  In this conversation, Yuval and Steven discuss topics such as, how AI is disconnecting people, the best way to control fake news, how institutions drive trust, and how Trump could change democracy.  (00:00) Intro (02:31) Will Humans Continue To Rule The World? (06:48) Why AI Is The Biggest Game-Changer In History (10:34) Is AI Just Information Or Something More? (16:53) Can AI Manipulate Our Bank Accounts And Political Views? (21:42) How AI Will Affect Human Intimacy (23:44) Will AI Replace Teachers? (25:09) Why Online Information Is Junk (28:42) How Politicians Use Fear To Manipulate Us (31:52) Should There Be A Free Speech Movement (39:38) How Algorithms Are Shaping Global Politics And Increasing Fear (45:30) The Impact Of The US Election On Global Politics (48:48) What Trump Could Do To US Democracy (50:29) Can We Trust What We See On Social Media And The News? (55:37) Will AI Eventually Run Governments? (00:58:32) What Jobs Will AI Leave For Humans? (01:02:01) Which Jobs Will Be Automated By AI? (01:05:33) Is AI Conscious? (01:07:19) AI, Robots, And The Future Of Consciousness (01:10:01) Are We Living In A Simulation? (01:13:09) How Algorithms Control Our Lives (01:16:21) Understanding The AI Alignment Problem (01:21:13) The Relationship Between AI And Corporate Interests (01:25:04) The Growing Threat Of Totalitarian Governments (01:33:08) How The Algorithm Knows It's Fake News (01:38:01) Is Yuval Tempted To Log Off? (01:41:52) Will Humans Become Two Species? (01:44:00) What's The Solution To The Negatives Of AI? (01:49:17) The Last Guest Question Follow Yuval:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/7iXk5TnLAMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/eaKRt5rLAMb  You can pre-order Yuval’s book ‘NEXUS: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Wae95KONAMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs: linkedin/doac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullYuval Noah Harari: This Election Will Tear The Country Apart! AI Will Control You By 2034! The Dark Truth Behind Meta & X! b39f5fbb-ea6c-4013-a4a0-bf8693f82d7eThu, 05 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +00007006https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2024)ade11e72-9652-41f2-a071-84e71f12ce3eThu, 05 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: The Person in Society (2024) Man is made for communion. God created man in his triune image, making us naturally social and communal beings. We learn that various societies weave us together: the family, the state, our professions, and recreational activities, among others. Fr. Mike explains how the Church promotes the principle of subsidiarity to protect the goodness of the various levels of society as each level pursues the common good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1877-1885. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Man is made for communion. God created man in his triune image, making us naturally social and communal beings. We learn that various societies weave us together: the family, the state, our professions, and recreational activities, among others. Fr. Mike explains how the Church promotes the principle of subsidiarity to protect the goodness of the various levels of society as each level pursues the common good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1877-1885. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 249: The Person in Society (2024)2cc6793a-3090-4f5c-9e0a-704690739d34Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: The Person in Society (2024) Man is made for communion. God created man in his triune image, making us naturally social and communal beings. We learn that various societies weave us together: the family, the state, our professions, and recreational activities, among others. Fr. Mike explains how the Church promotes the principle of subsidiarity to protect the goodness of the various levels of society as each level pursues the common good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1877-1885. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Man is made for communion. God created man in his triune image, making us naturally social and communal beings. We learn that various societies weave us together: the family, the state, our professions, and recreational activities, among others. Fr. Mike explains how the Church promotes the principle of subsidiarity to protect the goodness of the various levels of society as each level pursues the common good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1877-1885. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 249: The Person in Society (2024)75a812e2-3ed9-4361-92f9-ea61695cec42Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2024)b339b051-6271-4cb5-8cc5-30c2eb542bc2Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2024)028ac709-d197-4a57-819d-2c814f0cf591Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2024)626f05b8-5c61-49ef-9d44-7e5be031dcf8Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSea Lion Ears"Sea lion caves," read Graham. He pointed to a sign next to the road along the Oregon coast. "We're there!"Dad nodded and drove into the parking lot. Soon the family stood in the underground viewing area, close enough to see, smell, and hear the roaring creatures. When a torpedo-shaped body with a whiskered, cat-like face slid through the water and clambered up onto the cave floor, Dad took out his phone. "That type of seal is called the Stellar sea lion," he said. "This website says the spots that look like dimples on the side of the seal's head are tiny ears. Most seals just have openings, but the Stellar sea lion is an eared seal. When it dives, those little ear flaps cover the openings, and when it surfaces, the ears open up again.""Wow! That's cool," said Graham.After watching the sea lions for a while, Graham and his family returned to their car and went on their way. As they drove, they talked about the seals. "Why didn't God give me ears that would close?" Graham asked, laughing at the thought of his ears opening and closing. "I'd like to be able to shut some things out that I didn't want to hear.""I thought you could do that already," said Mom, pretending to be surprised. "You never seem to hear me when I tell you to clean your room!" Graham smiled sheepishly. He knew she was teasing, but he suspected she wasn't totally joking either."That's a good point," said Dad. "God didn't give you ear flaps, Graham, but He did give you the ability to open and close your ears in another way. You can open your ears by listening to what's being said and close them by not paying attention. It's important to open your ears to what your parents, teachers, and especially God have to say.""That's right," said Mom. "God often uses parents and teachers to help us understand what He tells us in the Bible--the truth about what Jesus did to save us and how we should live as God's children. We need to open our ears so we can hear and obey." –Bernice S. Karnop

"Sea lion caves," read Graham. He pointed to a sign next to the road along the Oregon coast. "We're there!"Dad nodded and drove into the parking lot. Soon the family stood in the underground viewing area, close enough to see, smell, and hear the roaring creatures. When a torpedo-shaped body with a whiskered, cat-like face slid through the water and clambered up onto the cave floor, Dad took out his phone. "That type of seal is called the Stellar sea lion," he said. "This website says the spots that look like dimples on the side of the seal's head are tiny ears. Most seals just have openings, but the Stellar sea lion is an eared seal. When it dives, those little ear flaps cover the openings, and when it surfaces, the ears open up again.""Wow! That's cool," said Graham.After watching the sea lions for a while, Graham and his family returned to their car and went on their way. As they drove, they talked about the seals. "Why didn't God give me ears that would close?" Graham asked, laughing at the thought of his ears opening and closing. "I'd like to be able to shut some things out that I didn't want to hear.""I thought you could do that already," said Mom, pretending to be surprised. "You never seem to hear me when I tell you to clean your room!" Graham smiled sheepishly. He knew she was teasing, but he suspected she wasn't totally joking either."That's a good point," said Dad. "God didn't give you ear flaps, Graham, but He did give you the ability to open and close your ears in another way. You can open your ears by listening to what's being said and close them by not paying attention. It's important to open your ears to what your parents, teachers, and especially God have to say.""That's right," said Mom. "God often uses parents and teachers to help us understand what He tells us in the Bible--the truth about what Jesus did to save us and how we should live as God's children. We need to open our ears so we can hear and obey." –Bernice S. Karnop

Sea Lion Ears3052045a-6651-41b6-b993-4ba1655ae99cThu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSea Lion Ears"Sea lion caves," read Graham. He pointed to a sign next to the road along the Oregon coast. "We're there!"Dad nodded and drove into the parking lot. Soon the family stood in the underground viewing area, close enough to see, smell, and hear the roaring creatures. When a torpedo-shaped body with a whiskered, cat-like face slid through the water and clambered up onto the cave floor, Dad took out his phone. "That type of seal is called the Stellar sea lion," he said. "This website says the spots that look like dimples on the side of the seal's head are tiny ears. Most seals just have openings, but the Stellar sea lion is an eared seal. When it dives, those little ear flaps cover the openings, and when it surfaces, the ears open up again.""Wow! That's cool," said Graham.After watching the sea lions for a while, Graham and his family returned to their car and went on their way. As they drove, they talked about the seals. "Why didn't God give me ears that would close?" Graham asked, laughing at the thought of his ears opening and closing. "I'd like to be able to shut some things out that I didn't want to hear.""I thought you could do that already," said Mom, pretending to be surprised. "You never seem to hear me when I tell you to clean your room!" Graham smiled sheepishly. He knew she was teasing, but he suspected she wasn't totally joking either."That's a good point," said Dad. "God didn't give you ear flaps, Graham, but He did give you the ability to open and close your ears in another way. You can open your ears by listening to what's being said and close them by not paying attention. It's important to open your ears to what your parents, teachers, and especially God have to say.""That's right," said Mom. "God often uses parents and teachers to help us understand what He tells us in the Bible--the truth about what Jesus did to save us and how we should live as God's children. We need to open our ears so we can hear and obey." –Bernice S. Karnop

"Sea lion caves," read Graham. He pointed to a sign next to the road along the Oregon coast. "We're there!"Dad nodded and drove into the parking lot. Soon the family stood in the underground viewing area, close enough to see, smell, and hear the roaring creatures. When a torpedo-shaped body with a whiskered, cat-like face slid through the water and clambered up onto the cave floor, Dad took out his phone. "That type of seal is called the Stellar sea lion," he said. "This website says the spots that look like dimples on the side of the seal's head are tiny ears. Most seals just have openings, but the Stellar sea lion is an eared seal. When it dives, those little ear flaps cover the openings, and when it surfaces, the ears open up again.""Wow! That's cool," said Graham.After watching the sea lions for a while, Graham and his family returned to their car and went on their way. As they drove, they talked about the seals. "Why didn't God give me ears that would close?" Graham asked, laughing at the thought of his ears opening and closing. "I'd like to be able to shut some things out that I didn't want to hear.""I thought you could do that already," said Mom, pretending to be surprised. "You never seem to hear me when I tell you to clean your room!" Graham smiled sheepishly. He knew she was teasing, but he suspected she wasn't totally joking either."That's a good point," said Dad. "God didn't give you ear flaps, Graham, but He did give you the ability to open and close your ears in another way. You can open your ears by listening to what's being said and close them by not paying attention. It's important to open your ears to what your parents, teachers, and especially God have to say.""That's right," said Mom. "God often uses parents and teachers to help us understand what He tells us in the Bible--the truth about what Jesus did to save us and how we should live as God's children. We need to open our ears so we can hear and obey." –Bernice S. Karnop

Sea Lion Ears098ac89a-04d6-4c2b-8ad8-eae6d9e0cd5bThu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2-Case #11- Live Free- Pt. 1An elderly widow experiences a demonic taunting with seemingly no explanation.

An elderly widow experiences a demonic taunting with seemingly no explanation.

fullS2-Case #11- Live Free- Pt. 18912a248-5757-405e-9a35-65c91b92bff8Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#343: The Tower of Babel---from the archivesGenesis 11:1-8  At a time when the whole world spoke one language, the people decided to build a towering city to reach the heavens. But their pride and desire to be like God led them astray. God intervened by confusing their language, causing them to scatter across the earth. Through this story, we learn about the dangers of pride and the importance of relying on God. **We hear from kids all over the world, sharing the languages they speak, showing how the Bible is alive and active for people everywhere! Thank you to all who participated! It was a joy to hear from you.  ----------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genesis 11:1-8  At a time when the whole world spoke one language, the people decided to build a towering city to reach the heavens. But their pride and desire to be like God led them astray. God intervened by confusing their language, causing them to scatter across the earth. Through this story, we learn about the dangers of pride and the importance of relying on God. **We hear from kids all over the world, sharing the languages they speak, showing how the Bible is alive and active for people everywhere! Thank you to all who participated! It was a joy to hear from you.  ----------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#343: The Tower of Babel---from the archivese69fe101-e67a-42de-9a68-46ab133b0411Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000648https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2024) Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2024)4b8ff3af-1f69-486b-bcf4-e73230fb4626Wed, 04 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: The Spread of Sin (2024) We close the section on human dignity and goodness by learning how sin engenders vice. Our readings today discuss the proliferation of sin and how capital sins, in particular, lead to vices that can become rooted in a person or society. Fr. Mike reminds us that while sin is a personal act, it is also possible for us to cooperate in and encourage the sins of others. This can lead to the formation of “structures of sin” that lead others down the path of evil and contribute to establishing “social sins.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1865-1876. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We close the section on human dignity and goodness by learning how sin engenders vice. Our readings today discuss the proliferation of sin and how capital sins, in particular, lead to vices that can become rooted in a person or society. Fr. Mike reminds us that while sin is a personal act, it is also possible for us to cooperate in and encourage the sins of others. This can lead to the formation of “structures of sin” that lead others down the path of evil and contribute to establishing “social sins.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1865-1876. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 248: The Spread of Sin (2024)c49208ac-00e0-4ea2-81a2-aa30780ad15dWed, 04 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: The Spread of Sin (2024) We close the section on human dignity and goodness by learning how sin engenders vice. Our readings today discuss the proliferation of sin and how capital sins, in particular, lead to vices that can become rooted in a person or society. Fr. Mike reminds us that while sin is a personal act, it is also possible for us to cooperate in and encourage the sins of others. This can lead to the formation of “structures of sin” that lead others down the path of evil and contribute to establishing “social sins.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1865-1876. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We close the section on human dignity and goodness by learning how sin engenders vice. Our readings today discuss the proliferation of sin and how capital sins, in particular, lead to vices that can become rooted in a person or society. Fr. Mike reminds us that while sin is a personal act, it is also possible for us to cooperate in and encourage the sins of others. This can lead to the formation of “structures of sin” that lead others down the path of evil and contribute to establishing “social sins.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1865-1876. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 248: The Spread of Sin (2024)79b7dd1f-3d6e-420a-8933-8f8bdf904a9eWed, 04 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2024) Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2024)56ed9070-246e-4d34-96bd-0b0257327cc6Wed, 04 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2024) Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2024)46e793b0-7ea3-4dfb-8ba2-0da6cb4db08fWed, 04 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2024) Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2024)2c0484c5-384e-4cc6-bdac-089550f8f099Wed, 04 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBandit’s Rescue (Part 2)Bandit, Amelia's little piglet, lay in a box. Her faint, wheezing breath was the only clue that she was still alive. As Amelia hung a bulb over the box to give it heat, her cousin Ruby came in. She peered at the still form as Amelia explained what had happened. "That's horrible!" exclaimed Ruby. She watched Amelia take an eyedropper and trickle warm milk down the piglet's throat. Ruby sighed. "It's hopeless," she said, shaking her head."No! She could get better," said Amelia. Every couple of hours she would go to Bandit's box to feed and stroke the tiny piglet, looking for any signs of improvement. Even her parents began to doubt that Bandit would recover, but Amelia refused to give up, even getting up in the middle of the night to take care of her. Dad told her she should prepare for the worst, but Amelia kept hoping and praying that Bandit would get well.The next morning, Ruby came over to go to church with Amelia's family. "I want to show you something," said Amelia. She led the way to Bandit's box. "Look!" Ruby stared. There stood Bandit, wiggling and squealing for Amelia to hurry with some more food. "I don't believe it!" exclaimed Ruby. "She looked so hopeless yesterday. I was sure she was a goner!"Later that day, Ruby and Amelia took Bandit outside to get some fresh air. "You know Ryder, my foster brother?" Ruby said as she played with Bandit on the grass. "Well, I don't think I can stand him anymore! He's always getting in trouble, and he keeps lying and stealing our things. I don't think there's anything we can do for him. He's hopeless!""That's what you said about Bandit," said Amelia. "But it wasn't true. Bandit got better because I loved her and took care of her. God loves and cares for us much more than that! When we were all lost and hopeless, He sent Jesus to save us." Amelia looked at her cousin. "Why don't you try to help Ryder by praying for him and showing him you care? I'll pray for him too. That's what I did with Bandit, and Ryder is way more important than a pig. Don't give up on him--things are never hopeless with God." –Linda A. Price

Bandit, Amelia's little piglet, lay in a box. Her faint, wheezing breath was the only clue that she was still alive. As Amelia hung a bulb over the box to give it heat, her cousin Ruby came in. She peered at the still form as Amelia explained what had happened. "That's horrible!" exclaimed Ruby. She watched Amelia take an eyedropper and trickle warm milk down the piglet's throat. Ruby sighed. "It's hopeless," she said, shaking her head."No! She could get better," said Amelia. Every couple of hours she would go to Bandit's box to feed and stroke the tiny piglet, looking for any signs of improvement. Even her parents began to doubt that Bandit would recover, but Amelia refused to give up, even getting up in the middle of the night to take care of her. Dad told her she should prepare for the worst, but Amelia kept hoping and praying that Bandit would get well.The next morning, Ruby came over to go to church with Amelia's family. "I want to show you something," said Amelia. She led the way to Bandit's box. "Look!" Ruby stared. There stood Bandit, wiggling and squealing for Amelia to hurry with some more food. "I don't believe it!" exclaimed Ruby. "She looked so hopeless yesterday. I was sure she was a goner!"Later that day, Ruby and Amelia took Bandit outside to get some fresh air. "You know Ryder, my foster brother?" Ruby said as she played with Bandit on the grass. "Well, I don't think I can stand him anymore! He's always getting in trouble, and he keeps lying and stealing our things. I don't think there's anything we can do for him. He's hopeless!""That's what you said about Bandit," said Amelia. "But it wasn't true. Bandit got better because I loved her and took care of her. God loves and cares for us much more than that! When we were all lost and hopeless, He sent Jesus to save us." Amelia looked at her cousin. "Why don't you try to help Ryder by praying for him and showing him you care? I'll pray for him too. That's what I did with Bandit, and Ryder is way more important than a pig. Don't give up on him--things are never hopeless with God." –Linda A. Price

Bandit’s Rescue (Part 2)0bb1696e-e830-429c-b116-d5f204a5acd0Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBandit’s Rescue (Part 2)Bandit, Amelia's little piglet, lay in a box. Her faint, wheezing breath was the only clue that she was still alive. As Amelia hung a bulb over the box to give it heat, her cousin Ruby came in. She peered at the still form as Amelia explained what had happened. "That's horrible!" exclaimed Ruby. She watched Amelia take an eyedropper and trickle warm milk down the piglet's throat. Ruby sighed. "It's hopeless," she said, shaking her head."No! She could get better," said Amelia. Every couple of hours she would go to Bandit's box to feed and stroke the tiny piglet, looking for any signs of improvement. Even her parents began to doubt that Bandit would recover, but Amelia refused to give up, even getting up in the middle of the night to take care of her. Dad told her she should prepare for the worst, but Amelia kept hoping and praying that Bandit would get well.The next morning, Ruby came over to go to church with Amelia's family. "I want to show you something," said Amelia. She led the way to Bandit's box. "Look!" Ruby stared. There stood Bandit, wiggling and squealing for Amelia to hurry with some more food. "I don't believe it!" exclaimed Ruby. "She looked so hopeless yesterday. I was sure she was a goner!"Later that day, Ruby and Amelia took Bandit outside to get some fresh air. "You know Ryder, my foster brother?" Ruby said as she played with Bandit on the grass. "Well, I don't think I can stand him anymore! He's always getting in trouble, and he keeps lying and stealing our things. I don't think there's anything we can do for him. He's hopeless!""That's what you said about Bandit," said Amelia. "But it wasn't true. Bandit got better because I loved her and took care of her. God loves and cares for us much more than that! When we were all lost and hopeless, He sent Jesus to save us." Amelia looked at her cousin. "Why don't you try to help Ryder by praying for him and showing him you care? I'll pray for him too. That's what I did with Bandit, and Ryder is way more important than a pig. Don't give up on him--things are never hopeless with God." –Linda A. Price

Bandit, Amelia's little piglet, lay in a box. Her faint, wheezing breath was the only clue that she was still alive. As Amelia hung a bulb over the box to give it heat, her cousin Ruby came in. She peered at the still form as Amelia explained what had happened. "That's horrible!" exclaimed Ruby. She watched Amelia take an eyedropper and trickle warm milk down the piglet's throat. Ruby sighed. "It's hopeless," she said, shaking her head."No! She could get better," said Amelia. Every couple of hours she would go to Bandit's box to feed and stroke the tiny piglet, looking for any signs of improvement. Even her parents began to doubt that Bandit would recover, but Amelia refused to give up, even getting up in the middle of the night to take care of her. Dad told her she should prepare for the worst, but Amelia kept hoping and praying that Bandit would get well.The next morning, Ruby came over to go to church with Amelia's family. "I want to show you something," said Amelia. She led the way to Bandit's box. "Look!" Ruby stared. There stood Bandit, wiggling and squealing for Amelia to hurry with some more food. "I don't believe it!" exclaimed Ruby. "She looked so hopeless yesterday. I was sure she was a goner!"Later that day, Ruby and Amelia took Bandit outside to get some fresh air. "You know Ryder, my foster brother?" Ruby said as she played with Bandit on the grass. "Well, I don't think I can stand him anymore! He's always getting in trouble, and he keeps lying and stealing our things. I don't think there's anything we can do for him. He's hopeless!""That's what you said about Bandit," said Amelia. "But it wasn't true. Bandit got better because I loved her and took care of her. God loves and cares for us much more than that! When we were all lost and hopeless, He sent Jesus to save us." Amelia looked at her cousin. "Why don't you try to help Ryder by praying for him and showing him you care? I'll pray for him too. That's what I did with Bandit, and Ryder is way more important than a pig. Don't give up on him--things are never hopeless with God." –Linda A. Price

Bandit’s Rescue (Part 2)0c74108a-aeca-4a9e-aafb-d333b0f87a6fWed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: True Repentance (2024) Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 247: True Repentance (2024)874dc061-476b-4520-804e-37b75df5e960Tue, 03 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: The Weight of Sin (2024) We can consider the variety of sins in light of their gravity or seriousness. In doing so, we see that some sins weaken charity while others destroy it. The first we call venial sins, the second mortal. Our very freedom makes possible this rejection of God. Yet, God’s mercy has no limits. God can and will forgive every sin of which we repent. Fr. Mike invites all listeners to seek this forgiveness and go to Confession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1854-1864. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We can consider the variety of sins in light of their gravity or seriousness. In doing so, we see that some sins weaken charity while others destroy it. The first we call venial sins, the second mortal. Our very freedom makes possible this rejection of God. Yet, God’s mercy has no limits. God can and will forgive every sin of which we repent. Fr. Mike invites all listeners to seek this forgiveness and go to Confession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1854-1864. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 247: The Weight of Sin (2024)a5bd9f11-ed36-4312-84dc-abaab2b6f352Tue, 03 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: The Weight of Sin (2024) We can consider the variety of sins in light of their gravity or seriousness. In doing so, we see that some sins weaken charity while others destroy it. The first we call venial sins, the second mortal. Our very freedom makes possible this rejection of God. Yet, God’s mercy has no limits. God can and will forgive every sin of which we repent. Fr. Mike invites all listeners to seek this forgiveness and go to Confession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1854-1864. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We can consider the variety of sins in light of their gravity or seriousness. In doing so, we see that some sins weaken charity while others destroy it. The first we call venial sins, the second mortal. Our very freedom makes possible this rejection of God. Yet, God’s mercy has no limits. God can and will forgive every sin of which we repent. Fr. Mike invites all listeners to seek this forgiveness and go to Confession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1854-1864. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 247: The Weight of Sin (2024)5db82805-c18f-4f8b-9116-ef5f27481acbTue, 03 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: True Repentance (2024) Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 247: True Repentance (2024)1635868a-e9bc-49a8-a364-f86e3387421eTue, 03 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: True Repentance (2024) Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 247: True Repentance (2024)4202bee3-17df-4003-83cc-375b05bd8befTue, 03 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: True Repentance (2024) Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 247: True Repentance (2024)e25214ff-1a33-416b-9e6b-5c54fbcbb9abTue, 03 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBandit’s Rescue (Part 1)Amelia was fascinated by the ten tiny piglets squirming around their mother in the pig pen behind the barn. A little piglet with a black spot over her eye became Amelia's favorite. "She looks like a bandit with that black eye, so that's what I'll name her," said Amelia. "She's so cute! I love the way she trots off to explore things all by herself."One morning a few days later, Dad came into the house with something cradled in his arms. "I need soft rags and a hair dryer," he said.Amelia's heart sank when she saw the limp form of Bandit tucked against Dad's chest. "What happened?" she asked anxiously."This little piggy wandered off during the night and couldn't find her way back to the warmth of her mother and the other piglets. I found her out in the yard. She's very cold and weak right now."Amelia wiped the mud off the tiny pig while Mom gently blew warm air around her with a hair dryer. "Why did she go off by herself?" asked Amelia. "Her mother was taking good care of her. Do you think she'll be okay, Dad?""I don't know," said Dad, putting an arm around Amelia's shoulders. "We'll do our best to help her."For devotions that evening, Dad read the story of the prodigal son. "The young man in this story reminds me of your piggy," said Dad. "What can you learn from their experiences?""Um…don't wander away from home?" suggested Amelia. "Bandit and the man in the story both wandered away from their homes where they were safe."Dad smiled. "That's right, and Christians sometimes wander away from the love and care God has provided for us. We ignore God and His people and instead chase after worldly things.""So how do we keep from wandering?" asked Amelia. "By remembering how much God loves us and trusting Him to take care of us. He sent Jesus to die for us so we could be part of His family, and He wants to fill our lives with joy and peace. And when we do go our own way, He will always forgive us and welcome us home." –Linda A. Price

Amelia was fascinated by the ten tiny piglets squirming around their mother in the pig pen behind the barn. A little piglet with a black spot over her eye became Amelia's favorite. "She looks like a bandit with that black eye, so that's what I'll name her," said Amelia. "She's so cute! I love the way she trots off to explore things all by herself."One morning a few days later, Dad came into the house with something cradled in his arms. "I need soft rags and a hair dryer," he said.Amelia's heart sank when she saw the limp form of Bandit tucked against Dad's chest. "What happened?" she asked anxiously."This little piggy wandered off during the night and couldn't find her way back to the warmth of her mother and the other piglets. I found her out in the yard. She's very cold and weak right now."Amelia wiped the mud off the tiny pig while Mom gently blew warm air around her with a hair dryer. "Why did she go off by herself?" asked Amelia. "Her mother was taking good care of her. Do you think she'll be okay, Dad?""I don't know," said Dad, putting an arm around Amelia's shoulders. "We'll do our best to help her."For devotions that evening, Dad read the story of the prodigal son. "The young man in this story reminds me of your piggy," said Dad. "What can you learn from their experiences?""Um…don't wander away from home?" suggested Amelia. "Bandit and the man in the story both wandered away from their homes where they were safe."Dad smiled. "That's right, and Christians sometimes wander away from the love and care God has provided for us. We ignore God and His people and instead chase after worldly things.""So how do we keep from wandering?" asked Amelia. "By remembering how much God loves us and trusting Him to take care of us. He sent Jesus to die for us so we could be part of His family, and He wants to fill our lives with joy and peace. And when we do go our own way, He will always forgive us and welcome us home." –Linda A. Price

Bandit’s Rescue (Part 1)b049e257-a5cf-48a4-bdf6-ee6b648aa890Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBandit’s Rescue (Part 1)Amelia was fascinated by the ten tiny piglets squirming around their mother in the pig pen behind the barn. A little piglet with a black spot over her eye became Amelia's favorite. "She looks like a bandit with that black eye, so that's what I'll name her," said Amelia. "She's so cute! I love the way she trots off to explore things all by herself."One morning a few days later, Dad came into the house with something cradled in his arms. "I need soft rags and a hair dryer," he said.Amelia's heart sank when she saw the limp form of Bandit tucked against Dad's chest. "What happened?" she asked anxiously."This little piggy wandered off during the night and couldn't find her way back to the warmth of her mother and the other piglets. I found her out in the yard. She's very cold and weak right now."Amelia wiped the mud off the tiny pig while Mom gently blew warm air around her with a hair dryer. "Why did she go off by herself?" asked Amelia. "Her mother was taking good care of her. Do you think she'll be okay, Dad?""I don't know," said Dad, putting an arm around Amelia's shoulders. "We'll do our best to help her."For devotions that evening, Dad read the story of the prodigal son. "The young man in this story reminds me of your piggy," said Dad. "What can you learn from their experiences?""Um…don't wander away from home?" suggested Amelia. "Bandit and the man in the story both wandered away from their homes where they were safe."Dad smiled. "That's right, and Christians sometimes wander away from the love and care God has provided for us. We ignore God and His people and instead chase after worldly things.""So how do we keep from wandering?" asked Amelia. "By remembering how much God loves us and trusting Him to take care of us. He sent Jesus to die for us so we could be part of His family, and He wants to fill our lives with joy and peace. And when we do go our own way, He will always forgive us and welcome us home." –Linda A. Price

Amelia was fascinated by the ten tiny piglets squirming around their mother in the pig pen behind the barn. A little piglet with a black spot over her eye became Amelia's favorite. "She looks like a bandit with that black eye, so that's what I'll name her," said Amelia. "She's so cute! I love the way she trots off to explore things all by herself."One morning a few days later, Dad came into the house with something cradled in his arms. "I need soft rags and a hair dryer," he said.Amelia's heart sank when she saw the limp form of Bandit tucked against Dad's chest. "What happened?" she asked anxiously."This little piggy wandered off during the night and couldn't find her way back to the warmth of her mother and the other piglets. I found her out in the yard. She's very cold and weak right now."Amelia wiped the mud off the tiny pig while Mom gently blew warm air around her with a hair dryer. "Why did she go off by herself?" asked Amelia. "Her mother was taking good care of her. Do you think she'll be okay, Dad?""I don't know," said Dad, putting an arm around Amelia's shoulders. "We'll do our best to help her."For devotions that evening, Dad read the story of the prodigal son. "The young man in this story reminds me of your piggy," said Dad. "What can you learn from their experiences?""Um…don't wander away from home?" suggested Amelia. "Bandit and the man in the story both wandered away from their homes where they were safe."Dad smiled. "That's right, and Christians sometimes wander away from the love and care God has provided for us. We ignore God and His people and instead chase after worldly things.""So how do we keep from wandering?" asked Amelia. "By remembering how much God loves us and trusting Him to take care of us. He sent Jesus to die for us so we could be part of His family, and He wants to fill our lives with joy and peace. And when we do go our own way, He will always forgive us and welcome us home." –Linda A. Price

Bandit’s Rescue (Part 1)6e6e5d01-1e77-49a5-90e5-16663dcd7cd0Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChristian Response to Problems with Dr Mark TeagueA man who enters the world will encounter problems. This is unavoidable. As soon as one is solved, another rises up. Over time this can be extremely frustrating. It's tempting to just start blaming - other people, events, and even God. When a man turns to blame and plays a victim, his life only gets worse. If he continues, he ends up with a life not worth living. Don't believe the lies of the world. Join me in this episode as Dr. Mark Teague and I dive into a discussion of how to respond to life's problems. Do you accept that there are problems and you need to work to solve them, or do you hide? How do you balance responsibility with humility as a Christian? This episode is an invitation to get working and take responsibility! You can find Mark's book at his website or anywhere books are sold! http://www.aworkingmansguide.com I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

A man who enters the world will encounter problems. This is unavoidable. As soon as one is solved, another rises up. Over time this can be extremely frustrating. It's tempting to just start blaming - other people, events, and even God. When a man turns to blame and plays a victim, his life only gets worse. If he continues, he ends up with a life not worth living. Don't believe the lies of the world. Join me in this episode as Dr. Mark Teague and I dive into a discussion of how to respond to life's problems. Do you accept that there are problems and you need to work to solve them, or do you hide? How do you balance responsibility with humility as a Christian? This episode is an invitation to get working and take responsibility! You can find Mark's book at his website or anywhere books are sold! http://www.aworkingmansguide.com I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullChristian Response to Problems with Dr Mark Teague0060e82c-2f77-46eb-9d10-85a6aabfb40aMon, 02 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDavid Epstein: 10,000 Hours Is A Lie! The Morning Habit That’s Secretly Ruining Your Day!Does 10,000 hours make you a master, or have we been sold a lie? David Epstein provides the real solutions to boosting productivity and mastering skills   David Epstein is a journalist, speaker, and New York Times best-selling author of books such as, ‘Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World’ and ‘The Sports Gene: Talent, Practice and the Truth About Success’.  In this conversation, David and Steven discuss topics such as, how to become more successful at work, the link between phone addiction and life challenges, how to master something new, and the importance of failure.  (00:00) Intro (02:31) Why Do You Do What You Do? (03:04) What Areas Of Self-Improvement Do You Focus On? (05:33) How Can People Get Better (06:16) The Connection Between Fulfillment And Growth (08:06) How To Be Successful And Fulfilled (12:18) How David Found His Purpose (14:34) What Is The 10,000-Hour Rule? (22:20) Why People Focus On Exceptions Rather Than The Norm (24:46) How To Boost Productivity (27:34) The Explore/Exploit Tradeoff (33:11) How To Increase Productivity At An Individual Level (36:27) Experiments You Should Be Running For Success (38:00) What Is Steven Great At But Not Utilizing? (40:23) David's Hidden Talents: What He's Not Using (42:23) How To Become A Better Learner (46:20) The Hypercorrection Effect (47:35) Building Connections Through Knowledge (54:06) What Is A Wicked Learning Environment? (56:11) The Secret Behind Nintendo’s Success (58:51) How Important Is Focus For Achieving Success? (01:01:23) Is Music Hurting Your Concentration? (01:05:58) The Impact Of Notifications On Your Brain (01:09:52) Why General Learning Beats Specialization (01:14:27) The Risks Of Specializing Too Early (01:20:00) How To Discover And Pursue Your Passion (01:22:28) Why Grit Is The Key To Success (01:25:31) How To Achieve Flow In Your Passion (01:27:29) Are Neurodivergent People Geniuses? (01:34:44) Apple & General Magic: How Focus And Constraints Lead To Success (01:38:32) Should We Be Concerned About AI? (01:47:24) The Most Important Idea We Haven't Discussed Yet (01:49:23) Can Trainability Be Measured? (01:50:46) What Are Serial Innovators? (01:54:11) The Most Important Idea In David's Work (02:00:49) The Dangers Of Specialism (02:04:33) What Is Your Biggest Fear & How Do You Plan To Face It Follow David:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/wckK1TuFsMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/aPFtIkxFsMb  You can purchase David’s book, ‘Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/HrmuHjgLtMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed: https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DIARY40 with an exclusive code DIARY40 for 40% off ZOE: https://www.zoe.com/daily30 with an exclusive 10% discount on their first order of Daily30+ with the code PODCAST10 Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does 10,000 hours make you a master, or have we been sold a lie? David Epstein provides the real solutions to boosting productivity and mastering skills   David Epstein is a journalist, speaker, and New York Times best-selling author of books such as, ‘Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World’ and ‘The Sports Gene: Talent, Practice and the Truth About Success’.  In this conversation, David and Steven discuss topics such as, how to become more successful at work, the link between phone addiction and life challenges, how to master something new, and the importance of failure.  (00:00) Intro (02:31) Why Do You Do What You Do? (03:04) What Areas Of Self-Improvement Do You Focus On? (05:33) How Can People Get Better (06:16) The Connection Between Fulfillment And Growth (08:06) How To Be Successful And Fulfilled (12:18) How David Found His Purpose (14:34) What Is The 10,000-Hour Rule? (22:20) Why People Focus On Exceptions Rather Than The Norm (24:46) How To Boost Productivity (27:34) The Explore/Exploit Tradeoff (33:11) How To Increase Productivity At An Individual Level (36:27) Experiments You Should Be Running For Success (38:00) What Is Steven Great At But Not Utilizing? (40:23) David's Hidden Talents: What He's Not Using (42:23) How To Become A Better Learner (46:20) The Hypercorrection Effect (47:35) Building Connections Through Knowledge (54:06) What Is A Wicked Learning Environment? (56:11) The Secret Behind Nintendo’s Success (58:51) How Important Is Focus For Achieving Success? (01:01:23) Is Music Hurting Your Concentration? (01:05:58) The Impact Of Notifications On Your Brain (01:09:52) Why General Learning Beats Specialization (01:14:27) The Risks Of Specializing Too Early (01:20:00) How To Discover And Pursue Your Passion (01:22:28) Why Grit Is The Key To Success (01:25:31) How To Achieve Flow In Your Passion (01:27:29) Are Neurodivergent People Geniuses? (01:34:44) Apple & General Magic: How Focus And Constraints Lead To Success (01:38:32) Should We Be Concerned About AI? (01:47:24) The Most Important Idea We Haven't Discussed Yet (01:49:23) Can Trainability Be Measured? (01:50:46) What Are Serial Innovators? (01:54:11) The Most Important Idea In David's Work (02:00:49) The Dangers Of Specialism (02:04:33) What Is Your Biggest Fear & How Do You Plan To Face It Follow David:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/wckK1TuFsMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/aPFtIkxFsMb  You can purchase David’s book, ‘Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/HrmuHjgLtMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed: https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DIARY40 with an exclusive code DIARY40 for 40% off ZOE: https://www.zoe.com/daily30 with an exclusive 10% discount on their first order of Daily30+ with the code PODCAST10 Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDavid Epstein: 10,000 Hours Is A Lie! The Morning Habit That’s Secretly Ruining Your Day!3023eb5f-a8a3-4b40-a4b6-8f61c2ca473bMon, 02 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +00007993https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2024)75c75555-7ca7-43fb-9871-e6e093f39079Mon, 02 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Mercy and the Mystery of Sin (2024) Jesus reveals God’s offer of loving mercy to sinners. To accept this gift, we must identify and admit our failings. Recognizing our sins enables us to further cooperate in our redemption. Sin can be understood and categorized in several ways, but every sin wounds our nature and damages our relationships with God and neighbor. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1846-1853. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus reveals God’s offer of loving mercy to sinners. To accept this gift, we must identify and admit our failings. Recognizing our sins enables us to further cooperate in our redemption. Sin can be understood and categorized in several ways, but every sin wounds our nature and damages our relationships with God and neighbor. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1846-1853. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 246: Mercy and the Mystery of Sin (2024)ec26a302-60ea-4b5d-bb18-b6e942561954Mon, 02 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Mercy and the Mystery of Sin (2024) Jesus reveals God’s offer of loving mercy to sinners. To accept this gift, we must identify and admit our failings. Recognizing our sins enables us to further cooperate in our redemption. Sin can be understood and categorized in several ways, but every sin wounds our nature and damages our relationships with God and neighbor. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1846-1853. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus reveals God’s offer of loving mercy to sinners. To accept this gift, we must identify and admit our failings. Recognizing our sins enables us to further cooperate in our redemption. Sin can be understood and categorized in several ways, but every sin wounds our nature and damages our relationships with God and neighbor. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1846-1853. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 246: Mercy and the Mystery of Sin (2024)8c24d447-9710-4101-a365-01bd94b0543aMon, 02 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2024)b6609d33-3272-4f9e-94bb-e4907085a09fMon, 02 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2024)a41793b4-ba55-4ff6-92d7-4aae1b5fc046Mon, 02 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2024)b89b1ff9-ebf2-4e9f-9b19-d8032c0c0a12Mon, 02 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSaved from the WavesNelson and his parents were spending a few days at the beach, and Nelson loved playing in the water. Today he was having a great time letting the waves carry him up and down as he swam.But then the waves became bigger, and Nelson realized he was too far out and couldn't touch the bottom. "Help!" he cried out to his dad.Dad quickly swam over to Nelson and helped him back to shore."Thanks, Dad," Nelson said, trying to catch his breath."Sometimes those waves can really pull you under," Dad replied.Nelson coughed and nodded. "I sure am glad you were there to save me!""How was the water this afternoon?" Mom asked when Nelson and his dad returned from the beach.Nelson smiled. "A little rough," he answered.Dad explained what happened while Nelson ran to get changed. He put on his pajamas, looking forward to just having dinner and relaxing for the rest of the evening, "Well, don't you look comfy," Mom said when Nelson walked into the kitchen. She handed him plates of fresh fruit and cold cut sandwiches to put on the table. Dad patted him on the shoulder, and they all sat down to eat.After dinner, Nelson helped his parents clean up, and then they all went into the living room for family devotions."I've got a special verse for tonight. It goes right along with our beach incident this afternoon," Dad said.Nelson listened as Dad read Romans 10:13. "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." He looked at Nelson. "I saved you from the waves today, but Jesus gave His life to save us from death itself. The Bible says our sin--the wrong things we do--leads to death and eternal separation from God. But if we trust Jesus as our Savior, He will save us from sin and give us eternal life!"Nelson had heard about Jesus dying to save him many times at church, but he had never really understood it until today. After being saved from the waves that afternoon, Nelson had a clearer understanding of what Jesus had done for him."I think I'm ready to trust Jesus as my Savior," Nelson told his parents. –Lisa Fuller

Nelson and his parents were spending a few days at the beach, and Nelson loved playing in the water. Today he was having a great time letting the waves carry him up and down as he swam.But then the waves became bigger, and Nelson realized he was too far out and couldn't touch the bottom. "Help!" he cried out to his dad.Dad quickly swam over to Nelson and helped him back to shore."Thanks, Dad," Nelson said, trying to catch his breath."Sometimes those waves can really pull you under," Dad replied.Nelson coughed and nodded. "I sure am glad you were there to save me!""How was the water this afternoon?" Mom asked when Nelson and his dad returned from the beach.Nelson smiled. "A little rough," he answered.Dad explained what happened while Nelson ran to get changed. He put on his pajamas, looking forward to just having dinner and relaxing for the rest of the evening, "Well, don't you look comfy," Mom said when Nelson walked into the kitchen. She handed him plates of fresh fruit and cold cut sandwiches to put on the table. Dad patted him on the shoulder, and they all sat down to eat.After dinner, Nelson helped his parents clean up, and then they all went into the living room for family devotions."I've got a special verse for tonight. It goes right along with our beach incident this afternoon," Dad said.Nelson listened as Dad read Romans 10:13. "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." He looked at Nelson. "I saved you from the waves today, but Jesus gave His life to save us from death itself. The Bible says our sin--the wrong things we do--leads to death and eternal separation from God. But if we trust Jesus as our Savior, He will save us from sin and give us eternal life!"Nelson had heard about Jesus dying to save him many times at church, but he had never really understood it until today. After being saved from the waves that afternoon, Nelson had a clearer understanding of what Jesus had done for him."I think I'm ready to trust Jesus as my Savior," Nelson told his parents. –Lisa Fuller

Saved from the Waves5285a216-ea8c-4a8d-a035-d557d2d2db34Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSaved from the WavesNelson and his parents were spending a few days at the beach, and Nelson loved playing in the water. Today he was having a great time letting the waves carry him up and down as he swam.But then the waves became bigger, and Nelson realized he was too far out and couldn't touch the bottom. "Help!" he cried out to his dad.Dad quickly swam over to Nelson and helped him back to shore."Thanks, Dad," Nelson said, trying to catch his breath."Sometimes those waves can really pull you under," Dad replied.Nelson coughed and nodded. "I sure am glad you were there to save me!""How was the water this afternoon?" Mom asked when Nelson and his dad returned from the beach.Nelson smiled. "A little rough," he answered.Dad explained what happened while Nelson ran to get changed. He put on his pajamas, looking forward to just having dinner and relaxing for the rest of the evening, "Well, don't you look comfy," Mom said when Nelson walked into the kitchen. She handed him plates of fresh fruit and cold cut sandwiches to put on the table. Dad patted him on the shoulder, and they all sat down to eat.After dinner, Nelson helped his parents clean up, and then they all went into the living room for family devotions."I've got a special verse for tonight. It goes right along with our beach incident this afternoon," Dad said.Nelson listened as Dad read Romans 10:13. "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." He looked at Nelson. "I saved you from the waves today, but Jesus gave His life to save us from death itself. The Bible says our sin--the wrong things we do--leads to death and eternal separation from God. But if we trust Jesus as our Savior, He will save us from sin and give us eternal life!"Nelson had heard about Jesus dying to save him many times at church, but he had never really understood it until today. After being saved from the waves that afternoon, Nelson had a clearer understanding of what Jesus had done for him."I think I'm ready to trust Jesus as my Savior," Nelson told his parents. –Lisa Fuller

Nelson and his parents were spending a few days at the beach, and Nelson loved playing in the water. Today he was having a great time letting the waves carry him up and down as he swam.But then the waves became bigger, and Nelson realized he was too far out and couldn't touch the bottom. "Help!" he cried out to his dad.Dad quickly swam over to Nelson and helped him back to shore."Thanks, Dad," Nelson said, trying to catch his breath."Sometimes those waves can really pull you under," Dad replied.Nelson coughed and nodded. "I sure am glad you were there to save me!""How was the water this afternoon?" Mom asked when Nelson and his dad returned from the beach.Nelson smiled. "A little rough," he answered.Dad explained what happened while Nelson ran to get changed. He put on his pajamas, looking forward to just having dinner and relaxing for the rest of the evening, "Well, don't you look comfy," Mom said when Nelson walked into the kitchen. She handed him plates of fresh fruit and cold cut sandwiches to put on the table. Dad patted him on the shoulder, and they all sat down to eat.After dinner, Nelson helped his parents clean up, and then they all went into the living room for family devotions."I've got a special verse for tonight. It goes right along with our beach incident this afternoon," Dad said.Nelson listened as Dad read Romans 10:13. "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." He looked at Nelson. "I saved you from the waves today, but Jesus gave His life to save us from death itself. The Bible says our sin--the wrong things we do--leads to death and eternal separation from God. But if we trust Jesus as our Savior, He will save us from sin and give us eternal life!"Nelson had heard about Jesus dying to save him many times at church, but he had never really understood it until today. After being saved from the waves that afternoon, Nelson had a clearer understanding of what Jesus had done for him."I think I'm ready to trust Jesus as my Savior," Nelson told his parents. –Lisa Fuller

Saved from the Wavesb29acd36-744e-45b5-9648-c7b949a04f3cMon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2024) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2024)363cb877-cb29-49d4-a5af-066120738e14Sun, 01 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit (2024) As we end our exploration of the virtues, we learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts perfect our virtues and increase our ability to respond to God’s guidance and inspiration. The fruits of the Holy Spirit perfect us, are signs of a life lived in the Spirit, and are “the first fruits of eternal glory,” as the Catechism tells us. Our cooperation with the Holy Spirit sustains and perfects our moral life, enabling us to live a more full and joyful life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1830-1845. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we end our exploration of the virtues, we learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts perfect our virtues and increase our ability to respond to God’s guidance and inspiration. The fruits of the Holy Spirit perfect us, are signs of a life lived in the Spirit, and are “the first fruits of eternal glory,” as the Catechism tells us. Our cooperation with the Holy Spirit sustains and perfects our moral life, enabling us to live a more full and joyful life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1830-1845. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 245: Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit (2024)cbdf8959-c46b-4614-b71f-23561e88f334Sun, 01 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit (2024) As we end our exploration of the virtues, we learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts perfect our virtues and increase our ability to respond to God’s guidance and inspiration. The fruits of the Holy Spirit perfect us, are signs of a life lived in the Spirit, and are “the first fruits of eternal glory,” as the Catechism tells us. Our cooperation with the Holy Spirit sustains and perfects our moral life, enabling us to live a more full and joyful life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1830-1845. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we end our exploration of the virtues, we learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts perfect our virtues and increase our ability to respond to God’s guidance and inspiration. The fruits of the Holy Spirit perfect us, are signs of a life lived in the Spirit, and are “the first fruits of eternal glory,” as the Catechism tells us. Our cooperation with the Holy Spirit sustains and perfects our moral life, enabling us to live a more full and joyful life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1830-1845. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 245: Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit (2024)da4a5c7c-1455-44ed-a821-f7c8a46b0887Sun, 01 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2024) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2024)bf8bba0a-e6e5-472d-b125-2f691e5837a8Sun, 01 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2024) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2024)a90fc08b-46ad-4369-9b0b-56d8693197aeSun, 01 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2024) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2024)25fa1ef6-cafe-4981-923e-b6a638a249f6Sun, 01 Sep 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Big DogIf I don't make any noise when I walk by that house, maybe the dog won't see me, Nolan thought. But the barking, growling dog across the street jumped against the fence around its yard, making a loud bang. Nolan took off. He was out of breath when he got home and slammed the door behind him. "That big dog always jumps at me when I'm walking home," Nolan told Mom."Since you have to pass that house every day to and from school, maybe you should make friends with the dog," suggested Mom."Yeah right. I'll just say, 'Hi, dog. My name is Nolan. Wanna be friends?'" That evening, Nolan learned a verse at Bible club--Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you."Jesus died and rose again to save us from sin and death, and He promises to be with us in every scary situation," Nolan's teacher explained. "Whenever we feel afraid, we can trust God to help us and give us courage."The next day, Nolan repeated the verse one more time before heading off to school. As he passed the dog's house, the dog came barking and running toward him. Trembling, Nolan prayed. You said You'd be with me and help me, God. He stopped. "All right, dog!" he said loudly. "You can bark all you want, but I'm done being scared of you! You got that?" The dog backed away. He and Nolan stared at each other. Then the dog whimpered and began to slowly wag its tail."You're making friends with my Snookums!" said a voice. "I've been hoping he'd find a friend." Nolan turned toward the house and saw an elderly woman leaning on a cane. "You named this big dog Snookums?" he asked in surprise.The woman nodded. "My husband used to play with him and take him for walks, but he died recently." She sighed sadly. "You can see I'm not able to do those things." She looked at Nolan. "Snookums seems to like you, though. Would you be interested in a dog-walking job?"Nolan hesitantly agreed to ask his parents about it. As he continued on his way, he prayed, Thanks, God, for helping me. He grinned. It might be fun having Snookums for a friend. –Donna Overmyer

If I don't make any noise when I walk by that house, maybe the dog won't see me, Nolan thought. But the barking, growling dog across the street jumped against the fence around its yard, making a loud bang. Nolan took off. He was out of breath when he got home and slammed the door behind him. "That big dog always jumps at me when I'm walking home," Nolan told Mom."Since you have to pass that house every day to and from school, maybe you should make friends with the dog," suggested Mom."Yeah right. I'll just say, 'Hi, dog. My name is Nolan. Wanna be friends?'" That evening, Nolan learned a verse at Bible club--Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you."Jesus died and rose again to save us from sin and death, and He promises to be with us in every scary situation," Nolan's teacher explained. "Whenever we feel afraid, we can trust God to help us and give us courage."The next day, Nolan repeated the verse one more time before heading off to school. As he passed the dog's house, the dog came barking and running toward him. Trembling, Nolan prayed. You said You'd be with me and help me, God. He stopped. "All right, dog!" he said loudly. "You can bark all you want, but I'm done being scared of you! You got that?" The dog backed away. He and Nolan stared at each other. Then the dog whimpered and began to slowly wag its tail."You're making friends with my Snookums!" said a voice. "I've been hoping he'd find a friend." Nolan turned toward the house and saw an elderly woman leaning on a cane. "You named this big dog Snookums?" he asked in surprise.The woman nodded. "My husband used to play with him and take him for walks, but he died recently." She sighed sadly. "You can see I'm not able to do those things." She looked at Nolan. "Snookums seems to like you, though. Would you be interested in a dog-walking job?"Nolan hesitantly agreed to ask his parents about it. As he continued on his way, he prayed, Thanks, God, for helping me. He grinned. It might be fun having Snookums for a friend. –Donna Overmyer

The Big Dog55ab49aa-7387-491b-bbfa-3c679c884509Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Big DogIf I don't make any noise when I walk by that house, maybe the dog won't see me, Nolan thought. But the barking, growling dog across the street jumped against the fence around its yard, making a loud bang. Nolan took off. He was out of breath when he got home and slammed the door behind him. "That big dog always jumps at me when I'm walking home," Nolan told Mom."Since you have to pass that house every day to and from school, maybe you should make friends with the dog," suggested Mom."Yeah right. I'll just say, 'Hi, dog. My name is Nolan. Wanna be friends?'" That evening, Nolan learned a verse at Bible club--Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you."Jesus died and rose again to save us from sin and death, and He promises to be with us in every scary situation," Nolan's teacher explained. "Whenever we feel afraid, we can trust God to help us and give us courage."The next day, Nolan repeated the verse one more time before heading off to school. As he passed the dog's house, the dog came barking and running toward him. Trembling, Nolan prayed. You said You'd be with me and help me, God. He stopped. "All right, dog!" he said loudly. "You can bark all you want, but I'm done being scared of you! You got that?" The dog backed away. He and Nolan stared at each other. Then the dog whimpered and began to slowly wag its tail."You're making friends with my Snookums!" said a voice. "I've been hoping he'd find a friend." Nolan turned toward the house and saw an elderly woman leaning on a cane. "You named this big dog Snookums?" he asked in surprise.The woman nodded. "My husband used to play with him and take him for walks, but he died recently." She sighed sadly. "You can see I'm not able to do those things." She looked at Nolan. "Snookums seems to like you, though. Would you be interested in a dog-walking job?"Nolan hesitantly agreed to ask his parents about it. As he continued on his way, he prayed, Thanks, God, for helping me. He grinned. It might be fun having Snookums for a friend. –Donna Overmyer

If I don't make any noise when I walk by that house, maybe the dog won't see me, Nolan thought. But the barking, growling dog across the street jumped against the fence around its yard, making a loud bang. Nolan took off. He was out of breath when he got home and slammed the door behind him. "That big dog always jumps at me when I'm walking home," Nolan told Mom."Since you have to pass that house every day to and from school, maybe you should make friends with the dog," suggested Mom."Yeah right. I'll just say, 'Hi, dog. My name is Nolan. Wanna be friends?'" That evening, Nolan learned a verse at Bible club--Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you."Jesus died and rose again to save us from sin and death, and He promises to be with us in every scary situation," Nolan's teacher explained. "Whenever we feel afraid, we can trust God to help us and give us courage."The next day, Nolan repeated the verse one more time before heading off to school. As he passed the dog's house, the dog came barking and running toward him. Trembling, Nolan prayed. You said You'd be with me and help me, God. He stopped. "All right, dog!" he said loudly. "You can bark all you want, but I'm done being scared of you! You got that?" The dog backed away. He and Nolan stared at each other. Then the dog whimpered and began to slowly wag its tail."You're making friends with my Snookums!" said a voice. "I've been hoping he'd find a friend." Nolan turned toward the house and saw an elderly woman leaning on a cane. "You named this big dog Snookums?" he asked in surprise.The woman nodded. "My husband used to play with him and take him for walks, but he died recently." She sighed sadly. "You can see I'm not able to do those things." She looked at Nolan. "Snookums seems to like you, though. Would you be interested in a dog-walking job?"Nolan hesitantly agreed to ask his parents about it. As he continued on his way, he prayed, Thanks, God, for helping me. He grinned. It might be fun having Snookums for a friend. –Donna Overmyer

The Big Dog466ac26d-9461-492c-8b9d-690126662b57Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/01/24 The Floor Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. It's the least you can do. We are made to strive. We are made to pursue the ideal. But we also need to know what the minimum is. We also need to know: What is the least I can do? (And still give the Lord access to my heart!) Mass Readings from September 1, 2024: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Psalms 15:2-5James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. It's the least you can do. We are made to strive. We are made to pursue the ideal. But we also need to know what the minimum is. We also need to know: What is the least I can do? (And still give the Lord access to my heart!) Mass Readings from September 1, 2024: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Psalms 15:2-5James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

full09/01/24 The Floor26d2a59e-a09a-4b93-b595-d24ab65e4abeSat, 31 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/01/24 The Floor Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. It's the least you can do. We are made to strive. We are made to pursue the ideal. But we also need to know what the minimum is. We also need to know: What is the least I can do? (And still give the Lord access to my heart!) Mass Readings from September 1, 2024: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Psalms 15:2-5James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. It's the least you can do. We are made to strive. We are made to pursue the ideal. But we also need to know what the minimum is. We also need to know: What is the least I can do? (And still give the Lord access to my heart!) Mass Readings from September 1, 2024: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Psalms 15:2-5James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

full09/01/24 The Floor2bff410f-c344-4782-a6f0-ee8f8d418f3cSat, 31 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/01/24 The Floor Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. It's the least you can do. We are made to strive. We are made to pursue the ideal. But we also need to know what the minimum is. We also need to know: What is the least I can do? (And still give the Lord access to my heart!) Mass Readings from September 1, 2024: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Psalms 15:2-5James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. It's the least you can do. We are made to strive. We are made to pursue the ideal. But we also need to know what the minimum is. We also need to know: What is the least I can do? (And still give the Lord access to my heart!) Mass Readings from September 1, 2024: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Psalms 15:2-5James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

full09/01/24 The Floorf3ba99a7-03b2-4773-9db5-27344387a9ffSat, 31 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2024)6edf2061-3354-461f-b6fa-e951d1c4ce82Sat, 31 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: The Virtue of Charity (2024) The greatest of all the theological virtues is charity. Fr. Mike explains that charity, or love, is to love God above all things for his own sake and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This includes loving our enemies and also obeying God&#39;s commandments, two actions that are not always easy. Most importantly, today&#39;s readings remind us that true charity is not loving the Father as servants in fear or as mercenaries looking for a reward but rather as his beloved children responding to him who &quot;first loved us.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1822-1829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The greatest of all the theological virtues is charity. Fr. Mike explains that charity, or love, is to love God above all things for his own sake and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This includes loving our enemies and also obeying God&#39;s commandments, two actions that are not always easy. Most importantly, today&#39;s readings remind us that true charity is not loving the Father as servants in fear or as mercenaries looking for a reward but rather as his beloved children responding to him who &quot;first loved us.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1822-1829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 244: The Virtue of Charity (2024)fa1bb427-1e8d-49bd-8142-8b71250f1b20Sat, 31 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: The Virtue of Charity (2024) The greatest of all the theological virtues is charity. Fr. Mike explains that charity, or love, is to love God above all things for his own sake and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This includes loving our enemies and also obeying God&#39;s commandments, two actions that are not always easy. Most importantly, today&#39;s readings remind us that true charity is not loving the Father as servants in fear or as mercenaries looking for a reward but rather as his beloved children responding to him who &quot;first loved us.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1822-1829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The greatest of all the theological virtues is charity. Fr. Mike explains that charity, or love, is to love God above all things for his own sake and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This includes loving our enemies and also obeying God&#39;s commandments, two actions that are not always easy. Most importantly, today&#39;s readings remind us that true charity is not loving the Father as servants in fear or as mercenaries looking for a reward but rather as his beloved children responding to him who &quot;first loved us.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1822-1829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 244: The Virtue of Charity (2024)45df5f7b-ab73-42c3-82c4-a50d2108a49dSat, 31 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2024)c3f628b5-a136-43a8-a1a0-4779fb533d33Sat, 31 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2024)e21a9ec2-297e-4da7-bf8c-b2248d6a7364Sat, 31 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2024)19c4c18a-99f2-4be9-bd6f-8349f50147d6Sat, 31 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTotally FinishedWithin a few minutes of getting home from school, Mateo talked back to his mother, hit his brother, and gave the dog table food even though Mom had told him not to. He was promptly sent to his room with no electronics. Mateo collapsed onto his bed and groaned. What's up with me today? he thought. Why am I acting like this? He sighed and lowered himself to the floor where a vast city was taking shape. He grabbed the box of loose connecting blocks and started adding a bridge between two of the skyscrapers. This city's gonna look so cool once I'm finished, he thought. It'll probably take up half the room! I can't wait to see what people say when I post a picture online.Pretty soon Mom walked in. "Hmm," she said when she saw Mateo working on his city. "I forgot you had this in here. I guess next time you get in trouble I should send you to the storage room where there's nothing fun for you to do."Mateo put down the blocks he was holding. "I'm sorry, Mom--I don't know why I did all that stuff." He leaned his head back against his bed. "I thought I'd be different by now.""What do you mean?" asked Mom. "Well, I thought becoming a Christian meant I wouldn't sin anymore, but I still do bad things!"Mom sat down at the city's edge. "This is looking pretty good," she said. "Why don't I go get my phone so you can post it online?""No!" said Mateo. "I don't want to post it until it's totally finished." Mom picked up a block person lying on the floor. "Well, you're not finished yet either--God is still working on you. The Holy Spirit is patiently teaching you to turn away from sin and live your life in a way that shows trust in God and love for others. It's a process that will take the rest of your life, but it's worth the wait." She stuck the person on top of the bridge Mateo had just built. "Jesus saved you from sin in an instant, but the new person He's making you to be won't be complete until He comes again and gives you a perfect body someday. Then you'll be totally finished--and you'll never sin again!"–Courtney Lasater

Within a few minutes of getting home from school, Mateo talked back to his mother, hit his brother, and gave the dog table food even though Mom had told him not to. He was promptly sent to his room with no electronics. Mateo collapsed onto his bed and groaned. What's up with me today? he thought. Why am I acting like this? He sighed and lowered himself to the floor where a vast city was taking shape. He grabbed the box of loose connecting blocks and started adding a bridge between two of the skyscrapers. This city's gonna look so cool once I'm finished, he thought. It'll probably take up half the room! I can't wait to see what people say when I post a picture online.Pretty soon Mom walked in. "Hmm," she said when she saw Mateo working on his city. "I forgot you had this in here. I guess next time you get in trouble I should send you to the storage room where there's nothing fun for you to do."Mateo put down the blocks he was holding. "I'm sorry, Mom--I don't know why I did all that stuff." He leaned his head back against his bed. "I thought I'd be different by now.""What do you mean?" asked Mom. "Well, I thought becoming a Christian meant I wouldn't sin anymore, but I still do bad things!"Mom sat down at the city's edge. "This is looking pretty good," she said. "Why don't I go get my phone so you can post it online?""No!" said Mateo. "I don't want to post it until it's totally finished." Mom picked up a block person lying on the floor. "Well, you're not finished yet either--God is still working on you. The Holy Spirit is patiently teaching you to turn away from sin and live your life in a way that shows trust in God and love for others. It's a process that will take the rest of your life, but it's worth the wait." She stuck the person on top of the bridge Mateo had just built. "Jesus saved you from sin in an instant, but the new person He's making you to be won't be complete until He comes again and gives you a perfect body someday. Then you'll be totally finished--and you'll never sin again!"–Courtney Lasater

Totally Finished56285320-bee4-4f52-a76c-24a4cfa53d95Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTotally FinishedWithin a few minutes of getting home from school, Mateo talked back to his mother, hit his brother, and gave the dog table food even though Mom had told him not to. He was promptly sent to his room with no electronics. Mateo collapsed onto his bed and groaned. What's up with me today? he thought. Why am I acting like this? He sighed and lowered himself to the floor where a vast city was taking shape. He grabbed the box of loose connecting blocks and started adding a bridge between two of the skyscrapers. This city's gonna look so cool once I'm finished, he thought. It'll probably take up half the room! I can't wait to see what people say when I post a picture online.Pretty soon Mom walked in. "Hmm," she said when she saw Mateo working on his city. "I forgot you had this in here. I guess next time you get in trouble I should send you to the storage room where there's nothing fun for you to do."Mateo put down the blocks he was holding. "I'm sorry, Mom--I don't know why I did all that stuff." He leaned his head back against his bed. "I thought I'd be different by now.""What do you mean?" asked Mom. "Well, I thought becoming a Christian meant I wouldn't sin anymore, but I still do bad things!"Mom sat down at the city's edge. "This is looking pretty good," she said. "Why don't I go get my phone so you can post it online?""No!" said Mateo. "I don't want to post it until it's totally finished." Mom picked up a block person lying on the floor. "Well, you're not finished yet either--God is still working on you. The Holy Spirit is patiently teaching you to turn away from sin and live your life in a way that shows trust in God and love for others. It's a process that will take the rest of your life, but it's worth the wait." She stuck the person on top of the bridge Mateo had just built. "Jesus saved you from sin in an instant, but the new person He's making you to be won't be complete until He comes again and gives you a perfect body someday. Then you'll be totally finished--and you'll never sin again!"–Courtney Lasater

Within a few minutes of getting home from school, Mateo talked back to his mother, hit his brother, and gave the dog table food even though Mom had told him not to. He was promptly sent to his room with no electronics. Mateo collapsed onto his bed and groaned. What's up with me today? he thought. Why am I acting like this? He sighed and lowered himself to the floor where a vast city was taking shape. He grabbed the box of loose connecting blocks and started adding a bridge between two of the skyscrapers. This city's gonna look so cool once I'm finished, he thought. It'll probably take up half the room! I can't wait to see what people say when I post a picture online.Pretty soon Mom walked in. "Hmm," she said when she saw Mateo working on his city. "I forgot you had this in here. I guess next time you get in trouble I should send you to the storage room where there's nothing fun for you to do."Mateo put down the blocks he was holding. "I'm sorry, Mom--I don't know why I did all that stuff." He leaned his head back against his bed. "I thought I'd be different by now.""What do you mean?" asked Mom. "Well, I thought becoming a Christian meant I wouldn't sin anymore, but I still do bad things!"Mom sat down at the city's edge. "This is looking pretty good," she said. "Why don't I go get my phone so you can post it online?""No!" said Mateo. "I don't want to post it until it's totally finished." Mom picked up a block person lying on the floor. "Well, you're not finished yet either--God is still working on you. The Holy Spirit is patiently teaching you to turn away from sin and live your life in a way that shows trust in God and love for others. It's a process that will take the rest of your life, but it's worth the wait." She stuck the person on top of the bridge Mateo had just built. "Jesus saved you from sin in an instant, but the new person He's making you to be won't be complete until He comes again and gives you a perfect body someday. Then you'll be totally finished--and you'll never sin again!"–Courtney Lasater

Totally Finishedbeba2738-43cc-4de8-9881-e1797e209b8aSat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS4 EP3. Gifts Of The Spirit and CommunionHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, begins by leading us in communion together. Communion is a beautiful way for us to "slow down" and just be with Jesus - He is worthy of all of our honor and praise. We then read through 1 Corinthians as we talk about gifts of the Spirit, what they are, and how they operate through us. "A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other." 1 Corinthians 12:7 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, begins by leading us in communion together. Communion is a beautiful way for us to "slow down" and just be with Jesus - He is worthy of all of our honor and praise. We then read through 1 Corinthians as we talk about gifts of the Spirit, what they are, and how they operate through us. "A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other." 1 Corinthians 12:7 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullS4 EP3. Gifts Of The Spirit and Communion8bde4ab6-6834-4823-9dff-fc21b9ebda7bFri, 30 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +00003340https://216.73.216.191/allTagsgifts of the spiritHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, begins by leading us in communion together. Communion is a beautiful way for us to "slow down" and just be with Jesus - He is worthy of all of our honor and praise. We then read through 1 Corinthians as we talk about gifts of the Spirit, what they are, and how they operate through us. "A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other." 1 Corinthians 12:7 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, begins by leading us in communion together. Communion is a beautiful way for us to "slow down" and just be with Jesus - He is worthy of all of our honor and praise. We then read through 1 Corinthians as we talk about gifts of the Spirit, what they are, and how they operate through us. "A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other." 1 Corinthians 12:7 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullgifts of the spirit60b716b1-201f-4b24-9ee4-ecf6b4d257d0Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMadi & Grant Troutt | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB :) On this weeks episode we sit down with Grant Troutt and Madi Prewett Troutt, diving into our personal relationships with Jesus and what it looks like to have a Christ centered marriage. Grant goes in depth about his struggles with panic attacks and addictions. We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFljdXFwdzE5djFGVFJ5SEtpNHRsZlVaUW9tQXxBQ3Jtc0tsNUV6QjVXcXppUXlFbTFRNXdUNzlaY2E3QmlEZFNMVlYzRFVTOF84c3hERW5yMEtkMXQ2bUZUMGVpUDRFTWEyNlh0SzhNbUc5MUk0RVBXaWtYTHltQjVUMzc0a0hORDN4bC1hNDJQQkdSVUJ6Ylgzcw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.me%2Fgirlsgonebibleinfo&amp;v=FvQ1NYv11YQ) Venmo-  https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible (https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible)

Hiiii GGB :) On this weeks episode we sit down with Grant Troutt and Madi Prewett Troutt, diving into our personal relationships with Jesus and what it looks like to have a Christ centered marriage. Grant goes in depth about his struggles with panic attacks and addictions. We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFljdXFwdzE5djFGVFJ5SEtpNHRsZlVaUW9tQXxBQ3Jtc0tsNUV6QjVXcXppUXlFbTFRNXdUNzlaY2E3QmlEZFNMVlYzRFVTOF84c3hERW5yMEtkMXQ2bUZUMGVpUDRFTWEyNlh0SzhNbUc5MUk0RVBXaWtYTHltQjVUMzc0a0hORDN4bC1hNDJQQkdSVUJ6Ylgzcw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.me%2Fgirlsgonebibleinfo&amp;v=FvQ1NYv11YQ) Venmo-  https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible (https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible)

fullMadi & Grant Troutt | Girls Gone Bible017be19a-ac31-4594-bafa-afb4aa8b657cFri, 30 Aug 2024 06:28:22 +00003293https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 177: You're NOT Lazy! This Is The REAL Reason You Procrastinate: The Performance Doctor According to Adam, procrastination is a natural part of the creative process, and rather than a method of avoiding hard work, it is a defence mechanism. Procrastination can be a method of protecting yourself against what you find to be psychologically challenging, or a way to avoid negative emotional feelings such as confusion, boredom, anxiety and fear. In order to beat procrastination, Adam says that you need to identify what negative emotions are stirred up by tasks that you consistently put off. Once you have identified these you can then change them by reframing them into a more interesting challenge. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify-  https://g2ul0.app.link//vmPPQfk3rMb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//1rhbS0d3rMb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Adam: https://adamgrant.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Adam, procrastination is a natural part of the creative process, and rather than a method of avoiding hard work, it is a defence mechanism. Procrastination can be a method of protecting yourself against what you find to be psychologically challenging, or a way to avoid negative emotional feelings such as confusion, boredom, anxiety and fear. In order to beat procrastination, Adam says that you need to identify what negative emotions are stirred up by tasks that you consistently put off. Once you have identified these you can then change them by reframing them into a more interesting challenge. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify-  https://g2ul0.app.link//vmPPQfk3rMb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//1rhbS0d3rMb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Adam: https://adamgrant.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 177: You're NOT Lazy! This Is The REAL Reason You Procrastinate: The Performance Doctor ea22ce37-b682-43bb-ad85-2dda7595138eFri, 30 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000779https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2024) Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2024)e27d2111-e388-40bf-9f1c-d1ed6f916977Fri, 30 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Virtue of Hope (2024) A desire for the Kingdom of heaven and eternal life is at the heart of the virtue of hope. Fr. Mike breaks down the definition of the theological virtue of hope and explains how it protects us from discouragement and selfishness. By placing our trust in Christ’s promises, we are free to love the people around us and endure all circumstances because we know that God is faithful. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1817-1821. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

A desire for the Kingdom of heaven and eternal life is at the heart of the virtue of hope. Fr. Mike breaks down the definition of the theological virtue of hope and explains how it protects us from discouragement and selfishness. By placing our trust in Christ’s promises, we are free to love the people around us and endure all circumstances because we know that God is faithful. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1817-1821. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 243: The Virtue of Hope (2024)98d89f85-6f8b-4afd-a8ab-1c4539994c14Fri, 30 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Virtue of Hope (2024) A desire for the Kingdom of heaven and eternal life is at the heart of the virtue of hope. Fr. Mike breaks down the definition of the theological virtue of hope and explains how it protects us from discouragement and selfishness. By placing our trust in Christ’s promises, we are free to love the people around us and endure all circumstances because we know that God is faithful. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1817-1821. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

A desire for the Kingdom of heaven and eternal life is at the heart of the virtue of hope. Fr. Mike breaks down the definition of the theological virtue of hope and explains how it protects us from discouragement and selfishness. By placing our trust in Christ’s promises, we are free to love the people around us and endure all circumstances because we know that God is faithful. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1817-1821. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 243: The Virtue of Hope (2024)dbfb51fa-b0ff-4247-aed1-eff8374155ceFri, 30 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2024) Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2024)a1070680-bd1c-4ca3-aeaf-25ab3edecebfFri, 30 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2024) Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2024)49624d2a-ca13-4d45-899e-a0d820f98fc0Fri, 30 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2024) Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2024)d37efe6e-17a1-4569-aee3-75dc3e21c261Fri, 30 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMiddle CElodie had just started taking piano lessons with her mom, and she couldn't wait to learn more. However, right after Mom explained how to find middle C, her brother Tanner excitedly barged into the house. "Mom, guess what! We picked out jobs at chess club today. Everyone wanted to be the president. We didn't want to argue, so we're all going to be the president! We're going to call it the Presidents' Club. Isn't that great?" As he talked, Elodie continued to practice and sing out, "Middle C, middle C, middle C." Tanner laughed. "She sure likes finding middle C." Mom nodded and led him to the kitchen. As she handed him a bowl of carrots and dip, she said, "Tell me more about this Presidents' Club. Who's going to collect money at the club events? Or take notes at meetings?" "I'm not really sure," said Tanner. "I guess we didn't think about that." Suddenly, Elodie's voice loudly interrupted them. "Middle C, middle C, middle C." This time, Tanner rolled his eyes. "Can't she play another note? This is getting annoying." "You're right, Tanner," said Mom. "Many notes are needed to make a song. People are that way too. Just like how the notes in a song blend together to make music, God created each of us with different interests and abilities for a reason."Mom glanced toward the other room when middle C rang out once again. "Think about your club, Tanner. God gave everyone in your group different abilities, and your club should put them all to good use so it can function the way it's supposed to. The church is like that too. As Christians work together and use our different gifts to help more people know Jesus, we're like a song that brings Him praise and tells the world of His love."Tanner thought about it as he bit into a carrot. "You know, I do enjoy math. Maybe I could help out as club treasurer! I'd rather do that than talk in front of the whole group anyway.""Middle C, middle C, middle C," Elodie continued to sing. Tanner covered his ears, and Mom laughed. "That sounds like a great idea. Now, I'd better go teach your sister a few more notes!"–Bethany Den Boer

Elodie had just started taking piano lessons with her mom, and she couldn't wait to learn more. However, right after Mom explained how to find middle C, her brother Tanner excitedly barged into the house. "Mom, guess what! We picked out jobs at chess club today. Everyone wanted to be the president. We didn't want to argue, so we're all going to be the president! We're going to call it the Presidents' Club. Isn't that great?" As he talked, Elodie continued to practice and sing out, "Middle C, middle C, middle C." Tanner laughed. "She sure likes finding middle C." Mom nodded and led him to the kitchen. As she handed him a bowl of carrots and dip, she said, "Tell me more about this Presidents' Club. Who's going to collect money at the club events? Or take notes at meetings?" "I'm not really sure," said Tanner. "I guess we didn't think about that." Suddenly, Elodie's voice loudly interrupted them. "Middle C, middle C, middle C." This time, Tanner rolled his eyes. "Can't she play another note? This is getting annoying." "You're right, Tanner," said Mom. "Many notes are needed to make a song. People are that way too. Just like how the notes in a song blend together to make music, God created each of us with different interests and abilities for a reason."Mom glanced toward the other room when middle C rang out once again. "Think about your club, Tanner. God gave everyone in your group different abilities, and your club should put them all to good use so it can function the way it's supposed to. The church is like that too. As Christians work together and use our different gifts to help more people know Jesus, we're like a song that brings Him praise and tells the world of His love."Tanner thought about it as he bit into a carrot. "You know, I do enjoy math. Maybe I could help out as club treasurer! I'd rather do that than talk in front of the whole group anyway.""Middle C, middle C, middle C," Elodie continued to sing. Tanner covered his ears, and Mom laughed. "That sounds like a great idea. Now, I'd better go teach your sister a few more notes!"–Bethany Den Boer

Middle C08554dfc-29ff-4927-9b2e-7584719c1e4cFri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMiddle CElodie had just started taking piano lessons with her mom, and she couldn't wait to learn more. However, right after Mom explained how to find middle C, her brother Tanner excitedly barged into the house. "Mom, guess what! We picked out jobs at chess club today. Everyone wanted to be the president. We didn't want to argue, so we're all going to be the president! We're going to call it the Presidents' Club. Isn't that great?" As he talked, Elodie continued to practice and sing out, "Middle C, middle C, middle C." Tanner laughed. "She sure likes finding middle C." Mom nodded and led him to the kitchen. As she handed him a bowl of carrots and dip, she said, "Tell me more about this Presidents' Club. Who's going to collect money at the club events? Or take notes at meetings?" "I'm not really sure," said Tanner. "I guess we didn't think about that." Suddenly, Elodie's voice loudly interrupted them. "Middle C, middle C, middle C." This time, Tanner rolled his eyes. "Can't she play another note? This is getting annoying." "You're right, Tanner," said Mom. "Many notes are needed to make a song. People are that way too. Just like how the notes in a song blend together to make music, God created each of us with different interests and abilities for a reason."Mom glanced toward the other room when middle C rang out once again. "Think about your club, Tanner. God gave everyone in your group different abilities, and your club should put them all to good use so it can function the way it's supposed to. The church is like that too. As Christians work together and use our different gifts to help more people know Jesus, we're like a song that brings Him praise and tells the world of His love."Tanner thought about it as he bit into a carrot. "You know, I do enjoy math. Maybe I could help out as club treasurer! I'd rather do that than talk in front of the whole group anyway.""Middle C, middle C, middle C," Elodie continued to sing. Tanner covered his ears, and Mom laughed. "That sounds like a great idea. Now, I'd better go teach your sister a few more notes!"–Bethany Den Boer

Elodie had just started taking piano lessons with her mom, and she couldn't wait to learn more. However, right after Mom explained how to find middle C, her brother Tanner excitedly barged into the house. "Mom, guess what! We picked out jobs at chess club today. Everyone wanted to be the president. We didn't want to argue, so we're all going to be the president! We're going to call it the Presidents' Club. Isn't that great?" As he talked, Elodie continued to practice and sing out, "Middle C, middle C, middle C." Tanner laughed. "She sure likes finding middle C." Mom nodded and led him to the kitchen. As she handed him a bowl of carrots and dip, she said, "Tell me more about this Presidents' Club. Who's going to collect money at the club events? Or take notes at meetings?" "I'm not really sure," said Tanner. "I guess we didn't think about that." Suddenly, Elodie's voice loudly interrupted them. "Middle C, middle C, middle C." This time, Tanner rolled his eyes. "Can't she play another note? This is getting annoying." "You're right, Tanner," said Mom. "Many notes are needed to make a song. People are that way too. Just like how the notes in a song blend together to make music, God created each of us with different interests and abilities for a reason."Mom glanced toward the other room when middle C rang out once again. "Think about your club, Tanner. God gave everyone in your group different abilities, and your club should put them all to good use so it can function the way it's supposed to. The church is like that too. As Christians work together and use our different gifts to help more people know Jesus, we're like a song that brings Him praise and tells the world of His love."Tanner thought about it as he bit into a carrot. "You know, I do enjoy math. Maybe I could help out as club treasurer! I'd rather do that than talk in front of the whole group anyway.""Middle C, middle C, middle C," Elodie continued to sing. Tanner covered his ears, and Mom laughed. "That sounds like a great idea. Now, I'd better go teach your sister a few more notes!"–Bethany Den Boer

Middle Cd5f4396c-916f-4961-935e-b39c4c8486b0Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCoping With Major Losses: 4 Practical Tips from Fr. Mike Have you ever faced a major loss, whether it&#39;s a relationship, your status, or even your health? In this video, we explore the 4 typical responses people have when dealing with significant loss. Fr. Mike introduces the &quot;4 Rs: Restore, Replace, Redesign, Relinquish.&quot; He explains that while there is no right or wrong approach, understanding these responses can help you determine which one suits your situation best. Familiarizing yourself with the &quot;4 Rs&quot; will guide you through the process of dealing with loss and finding healing.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever faced a major loss, whether it&#39;s a relationship, your status, or even your health? In this video, we explore the 4 typical responses people have when dealing with significant loss. Fr. Mike introduces the &quot;4 Rs: Restore, Replace, Redesign, Relinquish.&quot; He explains that while there is no right or wrong approach, understanding these responses can help you determine which one suits your situation best. Familiarizing yourself with the &quot;4 Rs&quot; will guide you through the process of dealing with loss and finding healing.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCoping With Major Losses: 4 Practical Tips from Fr. Mike55eaaab0-bb80-4c48-ac5b-45d5144b91b4Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCoping With Major Losses: 4 Practical Tips from Fr. Mike Have you ever faced a major loss, whether it&#39;s a relationship, your status, or even your health? In this video, we explore the 4 typical responses people have when dealing with significant loss. Fr. Mike introduces the &quot;4 Rs: Restore, Replace, Redesign, Relinquish.&quot; He explains that while there is no right or wrong approach, understanding these responses can help you determine which one suits your situation best. Familiarizing yourself with the &quot;4 Rs&quot; will guide you through the process of dealing with loss and finding healing.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever faced a major loss, whether it&#39;s a relationship, your status, or even your health? In this video, we explore the 4 typical responses people have when dealing with significant loss. Fr. Mike introduces the &quot;4 Rs: Restore, Replace, Redesign, Relinquish.&quot; He explains that while there is no right or wrong approach, understanding these responses can help you determine which one suits your situation best. Familiarizing yourself with the &quot;4 Rs&quot; will guide you through the process of dealing with loss and finding healing.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCoping With Major Losses: 4 Practical Tips from Fr. Mikea1eae35c-b026-40c0-a429-0388ba6681dbThu, 29 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#882 - 2 Thessalonians 1 – PerseveranceThis episode is part 1 in a study of Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians. In this chapter Paul talks about the need to persevere in our faith.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 in a study of Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians. In this chapter Paul talks about the need to persevere in our faith.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#882 - 2 Thessalonians 1 – Perseverance69f03e46-096b-4cfa-b74e-7cd730687c6cThu, 29 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000744https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Know God's Will For Your Life w/ Dan BurkeJohn Heinen meets with Dan Burke to dive into how we can clearly know God's will in our lives. Looking at the great Doctor of the Church, St. Alphonsus, we discuss the truths that everyone needs to hear and commit to memory. We often view our relationship with God as some sort of game to be won, rather than a loving union to be experienced and strengthened. Our decisions can be flooded with stress and anxiety, and our suffering can feel isolating. However, we can find peace in the storms of our struggles; even in the uncertainty of our decisions, God's will can be known, and aligning our lives with it is the ultimate victory. Podcast Sponsor: Exodus 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman COUPON CODE: AVILA20 BOOK: Finding Peace in the Storm by Dan Burke - https://shop.spiritualdirection.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/ Into the Deep by Dan Burke - https://shop.spiritualdirection.com/product/into-the-deep/ https://avila-institute.org/ 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 15 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Heinen meets with Dan Burke to dive into how we can clearly know God's will in our lives. Looking at the great Doctor of the Church, St. Alphonsus, we discuss the truths that everyone needs to hear and commit to memory. We often view our relationship with God as some sort of game to be won, rather than a loving union to be experienced and strengthened. Our decisions can be flooded with stress and anxiety, and our suffering can feel isolating. However, we can find peace in the storms of our struggles; even in the uncertainty of our decisions, God's will can be known, and aligning our lives with it is the ultimate victory. Podcast Sponsor: Exodus 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman COUPON CODE: AVILA20 BOOK: Finding Peace in the Storm by Dan Burke - https://shop.spiritualdirection.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/ Into the Deep by Dan Burke - https://shop.spiritualdirection.com/product/into-the-deep/ https://avila-institute.org/ 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 15 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow To Know God's Will For Your Life w/ Dan Burke2be4e799-87e9-47c5-8113-ff1f1087f74aThu, 29 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +00003956https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAndrew Huberman: You Must Control Your Dopamine! The Shocking Truth About Cold Showers!Your brain shapes your reality, and your reality shapes your life. World famous neuroscientist Andrew Huberman gives you the brain hacks to take control of your reality and life  Andrew Huberman is a professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at the Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the health and science podcast, ‘Huberman Lab’.  In this conversation, Andrew and Steven discuss topics such as, how to break bad habits, the impact of pornography on the brain, how to increase dopamine levels quickly, and the best way to cure burnout.  (00:00) Intro (02:41) What Is Your Mission In Life? (05:55) How Andrew Huberman Became The Expert We Know Today (29:06) Unlocking High Performance By Loving What You Do (34:17) The Powerful Letter I Sent To My Parents (38:35) What It Takes To Make A Big Life Change (42:07) Neuroplasticity: How To Change Your Brain At Any Age (51:20) How To Break A Bad Habit For Good (01:00:44) Does Manifesting Actually Work? (01:08:06) Can Competition Be Destructive To Your Growth? (01:14:19) Understanding The Dopamine Loops In The Brain (01:20:13) How Our Body’s Dynamic Systems Help Us Overcome Challenges (01:26:09) Why More Is Not Always Better (01:32:20) How To Raise Your Baseline Dopamine Levels (01:33:33) Introverts vs Extroverts: Managing Your Energy Levels (01:40:26) Replenish Your Energy (01:46:34) The Importance Of Morning Sunlight For Your Health (01:49:42) The Hidden Dangers Of Shift Work (01:53:59) Understanding Food Addiction: Causes And Solutions (02:07:02) Sleeping Patterns: Biology vs Bad Habits (02:17:24) How Extreme Temperature Changes Affect Your Body (02:20:59) Ads (02:21:58) The Link Between Pornography And Dopamine (02:36:37) What’s The Best Alternative To Pornography? (02:42:58) The Surprising Link Between Fulfilment & Pornography Addiction (02:49:04) Why Social Interactions Are Crucial For Mental Health (03:00:51) How To Handle False Accusations (03:10:13) How I Felt Through The Whole Process (03:14:30) Why It’s Hard To Let Go And How To Overcome It (03:30:24) I Was Forced Into Therapy (03:45:18) Did You Thank Your Friends For Their Support? (03:50:50) Lessons A 12 And 9-Year-Old Taught Me (03:52:34) The Medicinal Effect Of Friendship (03:55:59) What Is The True Meaning Of Life & Why Do You Exist? Follow Andrew:  Podcast - https://g2ul0.app.link/0DRgdexCqMb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/FdIdvMqCqMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/4qZJRTtCqMb  You can pre-order Andrew’s book, ‘Protocols’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/9mouq1NCqMb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed: https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DIARY40 with an exclusive code DIARY40 for 40% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your brain shapes your reality, and your reality shapes your life. World famous neuroscientist Andrew Huberman gives you the brain hacks to take control of your reality and life  Andrew Huberman is a professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at the Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the health and science podcast, ‘Huberman Lab’.  In this conversation, Andrew and Steven discuss topics such as, how to break bad habits, the impact of pornography on the brain, how to increase dopamine levels quickly, and the best way to cure burnout.  (00:00) Intro (02:41) What Is Your Mission In Life? (05:55) How Andrew Huberman Became The Expert We Know Today (29:06) Unlocking High Performance By Loving What You Do (34:17) The Powerful Letter I Sent To My Parents (38:35) What It Takes To Make A Big Life Change (42:07) Neuroplasticity: How To Change Your Brain At Any Age (51:20) How To Break A Bad Habit For Good (01:00:44) Does Manifesting Actually Work? (01:08:06) Can Competition Be Destructive To Your Growth? (01:14:19) Understanding The Dopamine Loops In The Brain (01:20:13) How Our Body’s Dynamic Systems Help Us Overcome Challenges (01:26:09) Why More Is Not Always Better (01:32:20) How To Raise Your Baseline Dopamine Levels (01:33:33) Introverts vs Extroverts: Managing Your Energy Levels (01:40:26) Replenish Your Energy (01:46:34) The Importance Of Morning Sunlight For Your Health (01:49:42) The Hidden Dangers Of Shift Work (01:53:59) Understanding Food Addiction: Causes And Solutions (02:07:02) Sleeping Patterns: Biology vs Bad Habits (02:17:24) How Extreme Temperature Changes Affect Your Body (02:20:59) Ads (02:21:58) The Link Between Pornography And Dopamine (02:36:37) What’s The Best Alternative To Pornography? (02:42:58) The Surprising Link Between Fulfilment & Pornography Addiction (02:49:04) Why Social Interactions Are Crucial For Mental Health (03:00:51) How To Handle False Accusations (03:10:13) How I Felt Through The Whole Process (03:14:30) Why It’s Hard To Let Go And How To Overcome It (03:30:24) I Was Forced Into Therapy (03:45:18) Did You Thank Your Friends For Their Support? (03:50:50) Lessons A 12 And 9-Year-Old Taught Me (03:52:34) The Medicinal Effect Of Friendship (03:55:59) What Is The True Meaning Of Life & Why Do You Exist? Follow Andrew:  Podcast - https://g2ul0.app.link/0DRgdexCqMb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/FdIdvMqCqMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/4qZJRTtCqMb  You can pre-order Andrew’s book, ‘Protocols’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/9mouq1NCqMb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed: https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DIARY40 with an exclusive code DIARY40 for 40% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAndrew Huberman: You Must Control Your Dopamine! The Shocking Truth About Cold Showers!9cb1610b-2f7d-4286-b804-3bba89930cb7Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +000014666https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2024) Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2024)29923383-7f7d-4d03-a9fe-4827606942c2Thu, 29 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Virtue of Faith (2024) The origin, motive, and object of the theological virtues are God himself. Today, we dive into the theological virtues, beginning with the virtue of Faith. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning and purpose of the virtue of Faith and emphasizes that Faith is deeply rooted in trust in God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that Faith should be lived out along with Hope, and Love, and also professed to those who do know yet know God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1812-1816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The origin, motive, and object of the theological virtues are God himself. Today, we dive into the theological virtues, beginning with the virtue of Faith. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning and purpose of the virtue of Faith and emphasizes that Faith is deeply rooted in trust in God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that Faith should be lived out along with Hope, and Love, and also professed to those who do know yet know God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1812-1816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 242: The Virtue of Faith (2024)7d21ab5c-22b5-4258-a3ee-6120e738a2ceThu, 29 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Virtue of Faith (2024) The origin, motive, and object of the theological virtues are God himself. Today, we dive into the theological virtues, beginning with the virtue of Faith. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning and purpose of the virtue of Faith and emphasizes that Faith is deeply rooted in trust in God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that Faith should be lived out along with Hope, and Love, and also professed to those who do know yet know God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1812-1816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The origin, motive, and object of the theological virtues are God himself. Today, we dive into the theological virtues, beginning with the virtue of Faith. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning and purpose of the virtue of Faith and emphasizes that Faith is deeply rooted in trust in God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that Faith should be lived out along with Hope, and Love, and also professed to those who do know yet know God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1812-1816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 242: The Virtue of Faith (2024)09f43343-0090-48ed-a316-0b84a2feca3dThu, 29 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2024) Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2024)c4e72e01-beca-4ca5-b6f0-76eff1ff6fd0Thu, 29 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2024) Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2024)0b3a0646-e9fa-4119-8459-49fd380792b4Thu, 29 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2024) Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2024)714099a2-a229-43b9-bbdc-95179853850fThu, 29 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Good Little Teacher"The baby is crying again," said Brexley.Mom walked over to the cradle and picked up the fussy little bundle. "The baby's name is Michael, and you need to be more patient with him. He's only three weeks old." Mom settled into the rocking chair. "I think he's hungry again." The fussing stopped as soon as Mom started to feed the baby.Brexley sighed. "I thought having a baby brother would be more fun. I guess I should have known that a baby who can't do anything but eat, cry, and sleep is nothing but trouble!""He's more than just trouble," said Mom. "He's cute and loveable, and he's a growing human who needs us to love and care for him. In fact, you could learn a lot from Michael. He's a good little teacher.""A teacher?" Brexley frowned. "How could he possibly be a teacher?""Get your Bible and find the book of First Peter--it's toward the end," said Mom. "Read the second verse of chapter two."Brexley found the verse and read it out loud. "Like newborn infants, desire the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow up into your salvation."Mom continued to rock and feed the baby. "What is Michael doing now?" she asked."Eating," replied Brexley. "But he's almost asleep again." She smiled. "I guess he's eating and snoozing at the same time.""If I had just rocked Michael or given him his pacifier without feeding him, what would he have done?" asked Mom."Cried," Brexley answered. "He wouldn't have been happy until he got his milk.""Right," said Mom. "And that's the way God wants us to desire His Word, the Bible. He wants us to be eager for the spiritual nourishment it gives us. God shows Himself to us in His Word, and His truth, love, and promises refresh our souls. Michael is satisfied and comforted by my milk and can rest after he eats. As we read the Bible and learn more about God's love for us and how He saved us, we can find comfort and rest in Him too."Brexley glanced at her baby brother dozing in her mom's arms. "I guess Michael can teach me something after all," she said, smiling.–Sarah Zaengle

"The baby is crying again," said Brexley.Mom walked over to the cradle and picked up the fussy little bundle. "The baby's name is Michael, and you need to be more patient with him. He's only three weeks old." Mom settled into the rocking chair. "I think he's hungry again." The fussing stopped as soon as Mom started to feed the baby.Brexley sighed. "I thought having a baby brother would be more fun. I guess I should have known that a baby who can't do anything but eat, cry, and sleep is nothing but trouble!""He's more than just trouble," said Mom. "He's cute and loveable, and he's a growing human who needs us to love and care for him. In fact, you could learn a lot from Michael. He's a good little teacher.""A teacher?" Brexley frowned. "How could he possibly be a teacher?""Get your Bible and find the book of First Peter--it's toward the end," said Mom. "Read the second verse of chapter two."Brexley found the verse and read it out loud. "Like newborn infants, desire the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow up into your salvation."Mom continued to rock and feed the baby. "What is Michael doing now?" she asked."Eating," replied Brexley. "But he's almost asleep again." She smiled. "I guess he's eating and snoozing at the same time.""If I had just rocked Michael or given him his pacifier without feeding him, what would he have done?" asked Mom."Cried," Brexley answered. "He wouldn't have been happy until he got his milk.""Right," said Mom. "And that's the way God wants us to desire His Word, the Bible. He wants us to be eager for the spiritual nourishment it gives us. God shows Himself to us in His Word, and His truth, love, and promises refresh our souls. Michael is satisfied and comforted by my milk and can rest after he eats. As we read the Bible and learn more about God's love for us and how He saved us, we can find comfort and rest in Him too."Brexley glanced at her baby brother dozing in her mom's arms. "I guess Michael can teach me something after all," she said, smiling.–Sarah Zaengle

A Good Little Teacherdb622be8-db0e-4b59-8b5d-5400dd0dadd4Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Good Little Teacher"The baby is crying again," said Brexley.Mom walked over to the cradle and picked up the fussy little bundle. "The baby's name is Michael, and you need to be more patient with him. He's only three weeks old." Mom settled into the rocking chair. "I think he's hungry again." The fussing stopped as soon as Mom started to feed the baby.Brexley sighed. "I thought having a baby brother would be more fun. I guess I should have known that a baby who can't do anything but eat, cry, and sleep is nothing but trouble!""He's more than just trouble," said Mom. "He's cute and loveable, and he's a growing human who needs us to love and care for him. In fact, you could learn a lot from Michael. He's a good little teacher.""A teacher?" Brexley frowned. "How could he possibly be a teacher?""Get your Bible and find the book of First Peter--it's toward the end," said Mom. "Read the second verse of chapter two."Brexley found the verse and read it out loud. "Like newborn infants, desire the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow up into your salvation."Mom continued to rock and feed the baby. "What is Michael doing now?" she asked."Eating," replied Brexley. "But he's almost asleep again." She smiled. "I guess he's eating and snoozing at the same time.""If I had just rocked Michael or given him his pacifier without feeding him, what would he have done?" asked Mom."Cried," Brexley answered. "He wouldn't have been happy until he got his milk.""Right," said Mom. "And that's the way God wants us to desire His Word, the Bible. He wants us to be eager for the spiritual nourishment it gives us. God shows Himself to us in His Word, and His truth, love, and promises refresh our souls. Michael is satisfied and comforted by my milk and can rest after he eats. As we read the Bible and learn more about God's love for us and how He saved us, we can find comfort and rest in Him too."Brexley glanced at her baby brother dozing in her mom's arms. "I guess Michael can teach me something after all," she said, smiling.–Sarah Zaengle

"The baby is crying again," said Brexley.Mom walked over to the cradle and picked up the fussy little bundle. "The baby's name is Michael, and you need to be more patient with him. He's only three weeks old." Mom settled into the rocking chair. "I think he's hungry again." The fussing stopped as soon as Mom started to feed the baby.Brexley sighed. "I thought having a baby brother would be more fun. I guess I should have known that a baby who can't do anything but eat, cry, and sleep is nothing but trouble!""He's more than just trouble," said Mom. "He's cute and loveable, and he's a growing human who needs us to love and care for him. In fact, you could learn a lot from Michael. He's a good little teacher.""A teacher?" Brexley frowned. "How could he possibly be a teacher?""Get your Bible and find the book of First Peter--it's toward the end," said Mom. "Read the second verse of chapter two."Brexley found the verse and read it out loud. "Like newborn infants, desire the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow up into your salvation."Mom continued to rock and feed the baby. "What is Michael doing now?" she asked."Eating," replied Brexley. "But he's almost asleep again." She smiled. "I guess he's eating and snoozing at the same time.""If I had just rocked Michael or given him his pacifier without feeding him, what would he have done?" asked Mom."Cried," Brexley answered. "He wouldn't have been happy until he got his milk.""Right," said Mom. "And that's the way God wants us to desire His Word, the Bible. He wants us to be eager for the spiritual nourishment it gives us. God shows Himself to us in His Word, and His truth, love, and promises refresh our souls. Michael is satisfied and comforted by my milk and can rest after he eats. As we read the Bible and learn more about God's love for us and how He saved us, we can find comfort and rest in Him too."Brexley glanced at her baby brother dozing in her mom's arms. "I guess Michael can teach me something after all," she said, smiling.–Sarah Zaengle

A Good Little Teacherf83e4c2e-d221-453b-b0d9-6998426d2f40Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSeason 2 Q&A with Father MartinsFather Martins sits down and answers some questions about Season 2 case files.

Father Martins sits down and answers some questions about Season 2 case files.

fullSeason 2 Q&A with Father Martins09e09026-fdfb-47b9-9250-397cd38e28a1Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags# 342 :Guess What Happens in 7 Days?--The Miracle of Lazarus Part 6:  John 12:1-16 Zechariah 9:9 In this final episode of the Lazarus series, we reflect on the events leading up to Jesus’ resurrection. As Passover approaches, Jesus visits Bethany, where He is honored at a dinner hosted by Lazarus and his sisters. Mary anoints Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume, demonstrating her deep reverence, while Judas objects, revealing his ulterior motives. The episode highlights the growing crowds drawn to see Jesus and Lazarus, prompting the chief priests to plot against them. We then hear Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where He is celebrated with palm branches as the crowd shouts "Hosanna!"—a moment that fulfills the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9. We explore the significance of these events, especially their connection to Palm Sunday, and how they were all part of God’s divine plan. The episode concludes with a reflection on the resurrection of Jesus, emphasizing His promise of eternal life to all who believe in Him. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  John 12:1-16 Zechariah 9:9 In this final episode of the Lazarus series, we reflect on the events leading up to Jesus’ resurrection. As Passover approaches, Jesus visits Bethany, where He is honored at a dinner hosted by Lazarus and his sisters. Mary anoints Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume, demonstrating her deep reverence, while Judas objects, revealing his ulterior motives. The episode highlights the growing crowds drawn to see Jesus and Lazarus, prompting the chief priests to plot against them. We then hear Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where He is celebrated with palm branches as the crowd shouts "Hosanna!"—a moment that fulfills the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9. We explore the significance of these events, especially their connection to Palm Sunday, and how they were all part of God’s divine plan. The episode concludes with a reflection on the resurrection of Jesus, emphasizing His promise of eternal life to all who believe in Him. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full# 342 :Guess What Happens in 7 Days?--The Miracle of Lazarus Part 6:ac878e1e-d175-4c13-b9a3-4df618787877Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000682https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2024) As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2024)7918bf50-f64d-4a2b-87c9-7415f37b1771Wed, 28 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: The Cardinal Virtues (2024) A virtuous person is someone who consistently chooses the good. Fr. Mike unpacks the four human or cardinal virtues that are essential in helping us become more like Jesus: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. We learn that these four virtues make possible “ease, self-mastery, and joy in leading a morally good life.” Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1803-1811. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

A virtuous person is someone who consistently chooses the good. Fr. Mike unpacks the four human or cardinal virtues that are essential in helping us become more like Jesus: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. We learn that these four virtues make possible “ease, self-mastery, and joy in leading a morally good life.” Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1803-1811. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 241: The Cardinal Virtues (2024)52277e3c-ffc2-483b-87bd-e3d3fa613101Wed, 28 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: The Cardinal Virtues (2024) A virtuous person is someone who consistently chooses the good. Fr. Mike unpacks the four human or cardinal virtues that are essential in helping us become more like Jesus: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. We learn that these four virtues make possible “ease, self-mastery, and joy in leading a morally good life.” Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1803-1811. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

A virtuous person is someone who consistently chooses the good. Fr. Mike unpacks the four human or cardinal virtues that are essential in helping us become more like Jesus: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. We learn that these four virtues make possible “ease, self-mastery, and joy in leading a morally good life.” Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1803-1811. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 241: The Cardinal Virtues (2024)17f5ace0-293c-476b-9d53-f11db023a8f7Wed, 28 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2024) As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2024)b926cfbb-814b-4644-8722-cf70460e8a29Wed, 28 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2024) As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2024)c642560c-44d4-462e-8f3e-3e925f788a5fWed, 28 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2024) As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2024)9cc103aa-484d-4789-9ed2-3512ffaf8a71Wed, 28 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDeleted Sin"Give me my red sweater, you jerk!" shouted Brynn as she chased her twin sister down the stairs. "You're always taking my things!""This isn't yours, dummy. It's mine," replied Savannah. "Yours is in the wash!" She ran around the kitchen table, holding the sweater tightly. Their brother Reese grinned at them. "Want to hear what you sound like?" He pushed a button on his phone, and a moment later the twins heard their own voices yelling at each other. "Isn't technology great?" said Reese. "Wait till Mom hears this." "Oh, come on, Reese! Don't play that for Mom," said Brynn.But it was too late. Their mom came to see what all the commotion was about, and Reese pressed play."Mom! Make Reese delete that," Savannah pleaded."You don't like to hear it, do you?" said Mom. "Well, neither do we.""Tell you what," said Reese. "If you'll say nice things to each other for the next few minutes, I'll delete it. So, come on! Who will be the first to say something nice?" The girls scowled, but they did as their brother told them. Soon they were all laughing as the twins tried to outdo each other in saying nice things, complimenting everything from their nail polish to their piano playing."Okay, okay," said Reese. "You kept your side of the bargain. I'll delete it." "You know, girls," said Mom, "Reese deleted your mean, angry words from his phone, but don't forget that God already heard them. He hears every word we say--He even knows our thoughts." "Yeah!" said Reese. "And you can't erase that, can you?" "Actually, the Bible says that when God forgives us for the wrong things we've done, it's like our sins have been deleted," said Mom. "Jesus took the punishment for our sins so that they could be erased. Because of Jesus, we can be honest with God about the wrong things we've done. He already knows about them and has already forgiven us." Mom looked at the girls. "And we can tell those we've wronged that we're sorry too and trust God to help us treat others with love and kindness." Both girls turned toward each other. "I'm sorry," they said. A smile crept across Brynn's face. "Maybe Reese should record this instead." "Way ahead of you!" Reese exclaimed, holding up his phone.–Beverly Kenniston

"Give me my red sweater, you jerk!" shouted Brynn as she chased her twin sister down the stairs. "You're always taking my things!""This isn't yours, dummy. It's mine," replied Savannah. "Yours is in the wash!" She ran around the kitchen table, holding the sweater tightly. Their brother Reese grinned at them. "Want to hear what you sound like?" He pushed a button on his phone, and a moment later the twins heard their own voices yelling at each other. "Isn't technology great?" said Reese. "Wait till Mom hears this." "Oh, come on, Reese! Don't play that for Mom," said Brynn.But it was too late. Their mom came to see what all the commotion was about, and Reese pressed play."Mom! Make Reese delete that," Savannah pleaded."You don't like to hear it, do you?" said Mom. "Well, neither do we.""Tell you what," said Reese. "If you'll say nice things to each other for the next few minutes, I'll delete it. So, come on! Who will be the first to say something nice?" The girls scowled, but they did as their brother told them. Soon they were all laughing as the twins tried to outdo each other in saying nice things, complimenting everything from their nail polish to their piano playing."Okay, okay," said Reese. "You kept your side of the bargain. I'll delete it." "You know, girls," said Mom, "Reese deleted your mean, angry words from his phone, but don't forget that God already heard them. He hears every word we say--He even knows our thoughts." "Yeah!" said Reese. "And you can't erase that, can you?" "Actually, the Bible says that when God forgives us for the wrong things we've done, it's like our sins have been deleted," said Mom. "Jesus took the punishment for our sins so that they could be erased. Because of Jesus, we can be honest with God about the wrong things we've done. He already knows about them and has already forgiven us." Mom looked at the girls. "And we can tell those we've wronged that we're sorry too and trust God to help us treat others with love and kindness." Both girls turned toward each other. "I'm sorry," they said. A smile crept across Brynn's face. "Maybe Reese should record this instead." "Way ahead of you!" Reese exclaimed, holding up his phone.–Beverly Kenniston

Deleted Sin0981f17d-7815-45d1-b87b-4d6a287cf900Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDeleted Sin"Give me my red sweater, you jerk!" shouted Brynn as she chased her twin sister down the stairs. "You're always taking my things!""This isn't yours, dummy. It's mine," replied Savannah. "Yours is in the wash!" She ran around the kitchen table, holding the sweater tightly. Their brother Reese grinned at them. "Want to hear what you sound like?" He pushed a button on his phone, and a moment later the twins heard their own voices yelling at each other. "Isn't technology great?" said Reese. "Wait till Mom hears this." "Oh, come on, Reese! Don't play that for Mom," said Brynn.But it was too late. Their mom came to see what all the commotion was about, and Reese pressed play."Mom! Make Reese delete that," Savannah pleaded."You don't like to hear it, do you?" said Mom. "Well, neither do we.""Tell you what," said Reese. "If you'll say nice things to each other for the next few minutes, I'll delete it. So, come on! Who will be the first to say something nice?" The girls scowled, but they did as their brother told them. Soon they were all laughing as the twins tried to outdo each other in saying nice things, complimenting everything from their nail polish to their piano playing."Okay, okay," said Reese. "You kept your side of the bargain. I'll delete it." "You know, girls," said Mom, "Reese deleted your mean, angry words from his phone, but don't forget that God already heard them. He hears every word we say--He even knows our thoughts." "Yeah!" said Reese. "And you can't erase that, can you?" "Actually, the Bible says that when God forgives us for the wrong things we've done, it's like our sins have been deleted," said Mom. "Jesus took the punishment for our sins so that they could be erased. Because of Jesus, we can be honest with God about the wrong things we've done. He already knows about them and has already forgiven us." Mom looked at the girls. "And we can tell those we've wronged that we're sorry too and trust God to help us treat others with love and kindness." Both girls turned toward each other. "I'm sorry," they said. A smile crept across Brynn's face. "Maybe Reese should record this instead." "Way ahead of you!" Reese exclaimed, holding up his phone.–Beverly Kenniston

"Give me my red sweater, you jerk!" shouted Brynn as she chased her twin sister down the stairs. "You're always taking my things!""This isn't yours, dummy. It's mine," replied Savannah. "Yours is in the wash!" She ran around the kitchen table, holding the sweater tightly. Their brother Reese grinned at them. "Want to hear what you sound like?" He pushed a button on his phone, and a moment later the twins heard their own voices yelling at each other. "Isn't technology great?" said Reese. "Wait till Mom hears this." "Oh, come on, Reese! Don't play that for Mom," said Brynn.But it was too late. Their mom came to see what all the commotion was about, and Reese pressed play."Mom! Make Reese delete that," Savannah pleaded."You don't like to hear it, do you?" said Mom. "Well, neither do we.""Tell you what," said Reese. "If you'll say nice things to each other for the next few minutes, I'll delete it. So, come on! Who will be the first to say something nice?" The girls scowled, but they did as their brother told them. Soon they were all laughing as the twins tried to outdo each other in saying nice things, complimenting everything from their nail polish to their piano playing."Okay, okay," said Reese. "You kept your side of the bargain. I'll delete it." "You know, girls," said Mom, "Reese deleted your mean, angry words from his phone, but don't forget that God already heard them. He hears every word we say--He even knows our thoughts." "Yeah!" said Reese. "And you can't erase that, can you?" "Actually, the Bible says that when God forgives us for the wrong things we've done, it's like our sins have been deleted," said Mom. "Jesus took the punishment for our sins so that they could be erased. Because of Jesus, we can be honest with God about the wrong things we've done. He already knows about them and has already forgiven us." Mom looked at the girls. "And we can tell those we've wronged that we're sorry too and trust God to help us treat others with love and kindness." Both girls turned toward each other. "I'm sorry," they said. A smile crept across Brynn's face. "Maybe Reese should record this instead." "Way ahead of you!" Reese exclaimed, holding up his phone.–Beverly Kenniston

Deleted Sin78d2f6d3-6ca3-4a6f-bb0b-e89c647e62c1Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Remaining Humble (2024) Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 240: Remaining Humble (2024)2c8365fd-3b7f-4a86-8746-7fd30a008169Tue, 27 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Erroneous Judgment of Conscience (2024) It is possible for our moral conscience to remain in ignorance for a variety of reasons. Fr. Mike delves into the sources of errors of judgment in moral conduct and how habitual sin blinds our conscience. As we wrap up this article, Fr. Mike reminds us that a well-formed conscience sets us free and gives us the power to do what we ought. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1790-1802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

It is possible for our moral conscience to remain in ignorance for a variety of reasons. Fr. Mike delves into the sources of errors of judgment in moral conduct and how habitual sin blinds our conscience. As we wrap up this article, Fr. Mike reminds us that a well-formed conscience sets us free and gives us the power to do what we ought. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1790-1802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 240: Erroneous Judgment of Conscience (2024)099b229c-28a7-4e6b-a898-41529cfa88a4Tue, 27 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Erroneous Judgment of Conscience (2024) It is possible for our moral conscience to remain in ignorance for a variety of reasons. Fr. Mike delves into the sources of errors of judgment in moral conduct and how habitual sin blinds our conscience. As we wrap up this article, Fr. Mike reminds us that a well-formed conscience sets us free and gives us the power to do what we ought. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1790-1802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

It is possible for our moral conscience to remain in ignorance for a variety of reasons. Fr. Mike delves into the sources of errors of judgment in moral conduct and how habitual sin blinds our conscience. As we wrap up this article, Fr. Mike reminds us that a well-formed conscience sets us free and gives us the power to do what we ought. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1790-1802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 240: Erroneous Judgment of Conscience (2024)dcd8d106-366e-4551-b98d-2b159594bd09Tue, 27 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Remaining Humble (2024) Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 240: Remaining Humble (2024)c46f9345-9f82-4d4a-9980-3099aed527faTue, 27 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Remaining Humble (2024) Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 240: Remaining Humble (2024)b580defc-d0ac-4642-9f08-6d9af62125ffTue, 27 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Remaining Humble (2024) Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 240: Remaining Humble (2024)069169e0-f2b2-4b9e-8e9a-f62bd407be53Tue, 27 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Story That Counts"I have to do a project with Dayton Lander," Hazel told her dad as they biked around the block. "I'm not looking forward to it--everyone says he's weird." Dad was about to respond when Hazel pointed to a nearby house. "Look, a garage sale! Can we stop and see if they have any books? I need a new one." Dad agreed, and they got off their bikes. "How about this one?" Dad held up a book with a worn green cover and letters so faded Hazel had to squint to see the title. "It was one of my favorites when I was a kid!" Hazel made a face. "I think I'll go with this one." She held up a book with a bright, shiny cover. "It says on the back that it's 'unputdownable' and 'will leave you wanting more.' Sounds good to me! Plus, it's in better shape than yours.""Suit yourself," said Dad. "I'll buy this one anyway, for old times' sake."That evening, Hazel read her new book on the patio while Dad grilled hot dogs. "How's your book?" asked Dad. Hazel put her book down and sighed. "I just can't seem to get into it.""Well, the one I bought is in the kitchen if you want to give it a try." Hazel shrugged, then went to get the book. A few days later, Hazel ran to find Dad. "Dad, I just finished that book you gave me, and it was so good! Do you have any more like it?"Dad laughed. "I'll check. So, you liked that old book I gave you? Even though it wasn't all new and shiny with lots of quotes on the back saying how good it was?"Hazel smiled. "All right, Dad. You win. I shouldn't have judged a book by its cover.""Right. It's the story that counts." Dad scratched his chin thoughtfully. "You know, that makes me think of Dayton. You think you know his story by what other people say about him. But there's another story you're forgetting--God's story. Jesus loves Dayton and died for him, just like He did for you and me. He wants Dayton to be part of His story and spend eternity with Him. That's how God sees Dayton, and that's how He wants you to see him too--as someone loved by God who needs to see that love in how you treat him."–Courtney Lasater

"I have to do a project with Dayton Lander," Hazel told her dad as they biked around the block. "I'm not looking forward to it--everyone says he's weird." Dad was about to respond when Hazel pointed to a nearby house. "Look, a garage sale! Can we stop and see if they have any books? I need a new one." Dad agreed, and they got off their bikes. "How about this one?" Dad held up a book with a worn green cover and letters so faded Hazel had to squint to see the title. "It was one of my favorites when I was a kid!" Hazel made a face. "I think I'll go with this one." She held up a book with a bright, shiny cover. "It says on the back that it's 'unputdownable' and 'will leave you wanting more.' Sounds good to me! Plus, it's in better shape than yours.""Suit yourself," said Dad. "I'll buy this one anyway, for old times' sake."That evening, Hazel read her new book on the patio while Dad grilled hot dogs. "How's your book?" asked Dad. Hazel put her book down and sighed. "I just can't seem to get into it.""Well, the one I bought is in the kitchen if you want to give it a try." Hazel shrugged, then went to get the book. A few days later, Hazel ran to find Dad. "Dad, I just finished that book you gave me, and it was so good! Do you have any more like it?"Dad laughed. "I'll check. So, you liked that old book I gave you? Even though it wasn't all new and shiny with lots of quotes on the back saying how good it was?"Hazel smiled. "All right, Dad. You win. I shouldn't have judged a book by its cover.""Right. It's the story that counts." Dad scratched his chin thoughtfully. "You know, that makes me think of Dayton. You think you know his story by what other people say about him. But there's another story you're forgetting--God's story. Jesus loves Dayton and died for him, just like He did for you and me. He wants Dayton to be part of His story and spend eternity with Him. That's how God sees Dayton, and that's how He wants you to see him too--as someone loved by God who needs to see that love in how you treat him."–Courtney Lasater

The Story That Counts3ed2337e-ce83-4205-9cc4-ae1dddcaf4c4Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Story That Counts"I have to do a project with Dayton Lander," Hazel told her dad as they biked around the block. "I'm not looking forward to it--everyone says he's weird." Dad was about to respond when Hazel pointed to a nearby house. "Look, a garage sale! Can we stop and see if they have any books? I need a new one." Dad agreed, and they got off their bikes. "How about this one?" Dad held up a book with a worn green cover and letters so faded Hazel had to squint to see the title. "It was one of my favorites when I was a kid!" Hazel made a face. "I think I'll go with this one." She held up a book with a bright, shiny cover. "It says on the back that it's 'unputdownable' and 'will leave you wanting more.' Sounds good to me! Plus, it's in better shape than yours.""Suit yourself," said Dad. "I'll buy this one anyway, for old times' sake."That evening, Hazel read her new book on the patio while Dad grilled hot dogs. "How's your book?" asked Dad. Hazel put her book down and sighed. "I just can't seem to get into it.""Well, the one I bought is in the kitchen if you want to give it a try." Hazel shrugged, then went to get the book. A few days later, Hazel ran to find Dad. "Dad, I just finished that book you gave me, and it was so good! Do you have any more like it?"Dad laughed. "I'll check. So, you liked that old book I gave you? Even though it wasn't all new and shiny with lots of quotes on the back saying how good it was?"Hazel smiled. "All right, Dad. You win. I shouldn't have judged a book by its cover.""Right. It's the story that counts." Dad scratched his chin thoughtfully. "You know, that makes me think of Dayton. You think you know his story by what other people say about him. But there's another story you're forgetting--God's story. Jesus loves Dayton and died for him, just like He did for you and me. He wants Dayton to be part of His story and spend eternity with Him. That's how God sees Dayton, and that's how He wants you to see him too--as someone loved by God who needs to see that love in how you treat him."–Courtney Lasater

"I have to do a project with Dayton Lander," Hazel told her dad as they biked around the block. "I'm not looking forward to it--everyone says he's weird." Dad was about to respond when Hazel pointed to a nearby house. "Look, a garage sale! Can we stop and see if they have any books? I need a new one." Dad agreed, and they got off their bikes. "How about this one?" Dad held up a book with a worn green cover and letters so faded Hazel had to squint to see the title. "It was one of my favorites when I was a kid!" Hazel made a face. "I think I'll go with this one." She held up a book with a bright, shiny cover. "It says on the back that it's 'unputdownable' and 'will leave you wanting more.' Sounds good to me! Plus, it's in better shape than yours.""Suit yourself," said Dad. "I'll buy this one anyway, for old times' sake."That evening, Hazel read her new book on the patio while Dad grilled hot dogs. "How's your book?" asked Dad. Hazel put her book down and sighed. "I just can't seem to get into it.""Well, the one I bought is in the kitchen if you want to give it a try." Hazel shrugged, then went to get the book. A few days later, Hazel ran to find Dad. "Dad, I just finished that book you gave me, and it was so good! Do you have any more like it?"Dad laughed. "I'll check. So, you liked that old book I gave you? Even though it wasn't all new and shiny with lots of quotes on the back saying how good it was?"Hazel smiled. "All right, Dad. You win. I shouldn't have judged a book by its cover.""Right. It's the story that counts." Dad scratched his chin thoughtfully. "You know, that makes me think of Dayton. You think you know his story by what other people say about him. But there's another story you're forgetting--God's story. Jesus loves Dayton and died for him, just like He did for you and me. He wants Dayton to be part of His story and spend eternity with Him. That's how God sees Dayton, and that's how He wants you to see him too--as someone loved by God who needs to see that love in how you treat him."–Courtney Lasater

The Story That Countsc5ec3348-1cf8-4680-94e5-e521ca7b2186Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHumility Part 4 - Direct Wound FearsEmotional attacks hurt. They cause wounds that can fester for decades if left alone. Worse, we men are particularly bad at dealing with emotional pain. It's not a surprise that we do not like the Litany of Humility. It's painful to even think about! Deep down, however, we need it. Rather than hiding, drinking, or turning to some pleasure, the Christian journey is to endure and accept suffering of all types - even emotional. But how do we do it? Join me in this episode as I explore the next part of the litany of humility - the invitation to not be afraid of emotionally painful treatment. I walk through why we must be brave enough to endure this pain - and what it costs us if we don't. Even thought it's not easy to see, the Christian call always works out better than the lies of the world. This is the fourth episode of a series, I strongly recommend not listening to them out of order. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

Emotional attacks hurt. They cause wounds that can fester for decades if left alone. Worse, we men are particularly bad at dealing with emotional pain. It's not a surprise that we do not like the Litany of Humility. It's painful to even think about! Deep down, however, we need it. Rather than hiding, drinking, or turning to some pleasure, the Christian journey is to endure and accept suffering of all types - even emotional. But how do we do it? Join me in this episode as I explore the next part of the litany of humility - the invitation to not be afraid of emotionally painful treatment. I walk through why we must be brave enough to endure this pain - and what it costs us if we don't. Even thought it's not easy to see, the Christian call always works out better than the lies of the world. This is the fourth episode of a series, I strongly recommend not listening to them out of order. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullHumility Part 4 - Direct Wound Fearsb062ffc8-0d7b-4cc2-8a4d-6b4ad8c120e2Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Dating Doctor: "Start Dating Like It's Your Job!", "Dating Apps Are Impacting Us More Than We Realise!"If love feels like magic, then Dr Orion is here to tell the truths behind the illusion  Dr Orion Taraban is a psychologist, host of the podcast ‘PsycHacks’, and the author of the book, ‘The Value Of Others: Understanding the Economic Model of Relationships to Get (and Keep) More of What You Want in the Sexual Marketplace'. In this conversation, Dr Orion and Steven discuss topics such as, the importance of sex in relationships, the best way to use dating apps, how monogamy benefits men, and the impact of pornography on dating.  (00:00) Intro (01:38) The Relationship & Sex Crisis (04:01) How The Relationship Crisis Is Affecting Us (06:07) Common Problems Men Are Facing In Modern Relationships (06:56) Are Dating Apps Really Helping? (07:31) The Crisis Of Masculinity: What Men Are Going Through (08:21) How Gender Dynamics Have Shifted Over Time (10:46) Andrew Tate And The Rise Of Performative Masculinity (14:57) Why Men Need To Feel Needed In Relationships (17:14) The Unique Challenges Women Face In Today's World (18:05) My Professional Journey: What Led Me Here (19:13) Understanding The Problems Both Men And Women Face (21:19) Applying Business Strategies To Improve Relationships (23:48) Why Women Seek Marriage: A Deeper Look (27:10) Helping Men Improve Their Lives And Relationships (29:38) How To Increase Your Attractiveness (30:57) The Importance Of Surface Marketing In Dating (33:52) How To Get Better At Meeting Women (36:05) Tips For Men To Boost Their Attractiveness (36:44) How Men Should Communicate Effectively (40:26) Why You Don’t Need Money To Attract Women (41:20) How I Completely Transformed My Life (43:46) Tips On Keeping A Partner Long-Term (46:19) Why A Relationship's First Crisis Is Crucial (48:44) Why The Top 10% Of Men Are Having The Most Sex (50:42) Is A Relationship An Exchange Of Value? (53:43) How Our Communities Have Evolved Over Time (56:25) Why Absence Can Be A Recipe For Better Sex (58:35) Is Monogamy Natural? Exploring The Debate (59:02) Is Gold Digging Just Another Transaction? (01:04:34) Why Men Are Terrified Of Women (01:07:07) What Really Happens To Beautiful People? (01:09:35) How To Turn A No Into A Yes (01:13:36) The Biggest Mistakes Men Make When Attracting Women (01:15:37) The Most Effective Pickup Line I’ve Used (01:18:11) How To Handle Interactions With Very Attractive Women (01:21:36) Should Women Make The First Move? Here’s How (01:25:02) What Is Love? Understanding This Complex Emotion (01:29:08) The Impact Of Porn On Modern Relationships (01:30:01) The OnlyFans Phenomenon: What It Means For Relationships (01:34:27) Libido, Sex, And The Role Of Pornography (01:38:53) How To Change A Man's Behavior For The Better (01:45:33) Advice For Those Struggling To Find Love (01:47:50) How AI Will Change Relationships Forever (01:52:50) How To Be A Man In 2024: Key Insights (01:57:54) Is Being Selfish The Key To Happiness? (01:59:41) Dr. Orion's Selection Criteria Explained (02:06:16) The Most Important Thing We Haven’t Discussed (02:14:53) The Final Question Every Guest Must Answer Follow Dr Orion:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/oxoUC58LoMb PsychHacks - https://g2ul0.app.link/YmonqmWbiMb  YouTube: You can buy Dr Orion’s book, ‘The Value of Others’, here: https://amzn.to/4dwc71p  Spotify: You can buy Dr Orion’s book, ‘The Value of Others’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/42jhtE1biMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If love feels like magic, then Dr Orion is here to tell the truths behind the illusion  Dr Orion Taraban is a psychologist, host of the podcast ‘PsycHacks’, and the author of the book, ‘The Value Of Others: Understanding the Economic Model of Relationships to Get (and Keep) More of What You Want in the Sexual Marketplace'. In this conversation, Dr Orion and Steven discuss topics such as, the importance of sex in relationships, the best way to use dating apps, how monogamy benefits men, and the impact of pornography on dating.  (00:00) Intro (01:38) The Relationship & Sex Crisis (04:01) How The Relationship Crisis Is Affecting Us (06:07) Common Problems Men Are Facing In Modern Relationships (06:56) Are Dating Apps Really Helping? (07:31) The Crisis Of Masculinity: What Men Are Going Through (08:21) How Gender Dynamics Have Shifted Over Time (10:46) Andrew Tate And The Rise Of Performative Masculinity (14:57) Why Men Need To Feel Needed In Relationships (17:14) The Unique Challenges Women Face In Today's World (18:05) My Professional Journey: What Led Me Here (19:13) Understanding The Problems Both Men And Women Face (21:19) Applying Business Strategies To Improve Relationships (23:48) Why Women Seek Marriage: A Deeper Look (27:10) Helping Men Improve Their Lives And Relationships (29:38) How To Increase Your Attractiveness (30:57) The Importance Of Surface Marketing In Dating (33:52) How To Get Better At Meeting Women (36:05) Tips For Men To Boost Their Attractiveness (36:44) How Men Should Communicate Effectively (40:26) Why You Don’t Need Money To Attract Women (41:20) How I Completely Transformed My Life (43:46) Tips On Keeping A Partner Long-Term (46:19) Why A Relationship's First Crisis Is Crucial (48:44) Why The Top 10% Of Men Are Having The Most Sex (50:42) Is A Relationship An Exchange Of Value? (53:43) How Our Communities Have Evolved Over Time (56:25) Why Absence Can Be A Recipe For Better Sex (58:35) Is Monogamy Natural? Exploring The Debate (59:02) Is Gold Digging Just Another Transaction? (01:04:34) Why Men Are Terrified Of Women (01:07:07) What Really Happens To Beautiful People? (01:09:35) How To Turn A No Into A Yes (01:13:36) The Biggest Mistakes Men Make When Attracting Women (01:15:37) The Most Effective Pickup Line I’ve Used (01:18:11) How To Handle Interactions With Very Attractive Women (01:21:36) Should Women Make The First Move? Here’s How (01:25:02) What Is Love? Understanding This Complex Emotion (01:29:08) The Impact Of Porn On Modern Relationships (01:30:01) The OnlyFans Phenomenon: What It Means For Relationships (01:34:27) Libido, Sex, And The Role Of Pornography (01:38:53) How To Change A Man's Behavior For The Better (01:45:33) Advice For Those Struggling To Find Love (01:47:50) How AI Will Change Relationships Forever (01:52:50) How To Be A Man In 2024: Key Insights (01:57:54) Is Being Selfish The Key To Happiness? (01:59:41) Dr. Orion's Selection Criteria Explained (02:06:16) The Most Important Thing We Haven’t Discussed (02:14:53) The Final Question Every Guest Must Answer Follow Dr Orion:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/oxoUC58LoMb PsychHacks - https://g2ul0.app.link/YmonqmWbiMb  YouTube: You can buy Dr Orion’s book, ‘The Value of Others’, here: https://amzn.to/4dwc71p  Spotify: You can buy Dr Orion’s book, ‘The Value of Others’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/42jhtE1biMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Dating Doctor: "Start Dating Like It's Your Job!", "Dating Apps Are Impacting Us More Than We Realise!"6fdc2a60-a1c4-487e-b8c7-5d7edf9b21c0Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +00008592https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2024) Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2024)8feb4faf-ce84-4832-a614-2e9197fe3c68Mon, 26 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: The Formation of Conscience (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack the formation of our conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that a well-formed conscience is one that is both “upright and truthful.” He also highlights the idea that a well-formed intellect is vital to having a well-formed conscience. We cannot just say something is either right or wrong, we have to understand why we think that. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1783-1789. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack the formation of our conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that a well-formed conscience is one that is both “upright and truthful.” He also highlights the idea that a well-formed intellect is vital to having a well-formed conscience. We cannot just say something is either right or wrong, we have to understand why we think that. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1783-1789. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 239: The Formation of Conscience (2024)bfd80036-ec55-41d4-85b8-66ad55e8adafMon, 26 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: The Formation of Conscience (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack the formation of our conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that a well-formed conscience is one that is both “upright and truthful.” He also highlights the idea that a well-formed intellect is vital to having a well-formed conscience. We cannot just say something is either right or wrong, we have to understand why we think that. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1783-1789. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack the formation of our conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that a well-formed conscience is one that is both “upright and truthful.” He also highlights the idea that a well-formed intellect is vital to having a well-formed conscience. We cannot just say something is either right or wrong, we have to understand why we think that. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1783-1789. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 239: The Formation of Conscience (2024)788ae690-b327-4fd1-b33b-1c0cc5769da5Mon, 26 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2024) Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2024)b211f9bc-332e-4736-8b17-43f80b018a60Mon, 26 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2024) Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2024)e0eb1fa8-0c49-436b-a9f6-3a1592ea7197Mon, 26 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2024) Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2024)b0010284-ed00-42c7-aeb6-2004139959afMon, 26 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBalancing the Budget"Mom, what exactly are you doing?" asked Jimmy. "I'm balancing our budget," Mom answered as she looked up from her computer. "But why is it taking so long?" Jimmy whined. "You said you'd take me to the park this morning." He had already waited for what felt like hours. "I know, Jimmy. I'm almost done." Mom smiled at him. "Your dad and I believe it's important to make wise decisions with the money God has given us, and doing that takes time."Mom turned the laptop around and showed Jimmy the screen. "Look here," she said as she clicked open a new spreadsheet. She typed in some numbers, and a total popped down at the bottom. "Pretend this $20 is how much your dad and I made this month. We were able to make all our payments," she said as she highlighted some numbers in red, "and add money for other projects we're saving up for." Mom then hit enter and the bottom number turned green. "The amount that we made this month was more than the amount that we spent and saved, which is good.""Oh, so you just add and subtract like I do in math class?" Jimmy asked."Yes, I suppose it is just addition and subtraction. But there's one more thing we need to factor in." Mom highlighted three lines on her spreadsheet. "These are the places that we donate to as a family. Since our money is a blessing from God, your dad and I believe it's important to use it to show others God's love and help build His kingdom. Jesus gave us the greatest gift of all when He died for our sins to give us eternal life, so giving to others to show them His love is an important part of our monthly budget." "I can't wait to have a job one day so I'll be able to give too," said Jimmy."Well, even if you don't have money to give, you can still share other gifts God has given you with others," said Mom. "Like your time and energy. Those are blessings from God too."Jimmy thought for a moment. "Like help out at the food pantry after school?"Mom nodded. "Exactly--that's one way we could give together as a family. Now, let's get to the park!"–Naomi Zylstra

"Mom, what exactly are you doing?" asked Jimmy. "I'm balancing our budget," Mom answered as she looked up from her computer. "But why is it taking so long?" Jimmy whined. "You said you'd take me to the park this morning." He had already waited for what felt like hours. "I know, Jimmy. I'm almost done." Mom smiled at him. "Your dad and I believe it's important to make wise decisions with the money God has given us, and doing that takes time."Mom turned the laptop around and showed Jimmy the screen. "Look here," she said as she clicked open a new spreadsheet. She typed in some numbers, and a total popped down at the bottom. "Pretend this $20 is how much your dad and I made this month. We were able to make all our payments," she said as she highlighted some numbers in red, "and add money for other projects we're saving up for." Mom then hit enter and the bottom number turned green. "The amount that we made this month was more than the amount that we spent and saved, which is good.""Oh, so you just add and subtract like I do in math class?" Jimmy asked."Yes, I suppose it is just addition and subtraction. But there's one more thing we need to factor in." Mom highlighted three lines on her spreadsheet. "These are the places that we donate to as a family. Since our money is a blessing from God, your dad and I believe it's important to use it to show others God's love and help build His kingdom. Jesus gave us the greatest gift of all when He died for our sins to give us eternal life, so giving to others to show them His love is an important part of our monthly budget." "I can't wait to have a job one day so I'll be able to give too," said Jimmy."Well, even if you don't have money to give, you can still share other gifts God has given you with others," said Mom. "Like your time and energy. Those are blessings from God too."Jimmy thought for a moment. "Like help out at the food pantry after school?"Mom nodded. "Exactly--that's one way we could give together as a family. Now, let's get to the park!"–Naomi Zylstra

Balancing the Budget8be8f73d-cbdf-4ef8-bf3c-157097737e9aMon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBalancing the Budget"Mom, what exactly are you doing?" asked Jimmy. "I'm balancing our budget," Mom answered as she looked up from her computer. "But why is it taking so long?" Jimmy whined. "You said you'd take me to the park this morning." He had already waited for what felt like hours. "I know, Jimmy. I'm almost done." Mom smiled at him. "Your dad and I believe it's important to make wise decisions with the money God has given us, and doing that takes time."Mom turned the laptop around and showed Jimmy the screen. "Look here," she said as she clicked open a new spreadsheet. She typed in some numbers, and a total popped down at the bottom. "Pretend this $20 is how much your dad and I made this month. We were able to make all our payments," she said as she highlighted some numbers in red, "and add money for other projects we're saving up for." Mom then hit enter and the bottom number turned green. "The amount that we made this month was more than the amount that we spent and saved, which is good.""Oh, so you just add and subtract like I do in math class?" Jimmy asked."Yes, I suppose it is just addition and subtraction. But there's one more thing we need to factor in." Mom highlighted three lines on her spreadsheet. "These are the places that we donate to as a family. Since our money is a blessing from God, your dad and I believe it's important to use it to show others God's love and help build His kingdom. Jesus gave us the greatest gift of all when He died for our sins to give us eternal life, so giving to others to show them His love is an important part of our monthly budget." "I can't wait to have a job one day so I'll be able to give too," said Jimmy."Well, even if you don't have money to give, you can still share other gifts God has given you with others," said Mom. "Like your time and energy. Those are blessings from God too."Jimmy thought for a moment. "Like help out at the food pantry after school?"Mom nodded. "Exactly--that's one way we could give together as a family. Now, let's get to the park!"–Naomi Zylstra

"Mom, what exactly are you doing?" asked Jimmy. "I'm balancing our budget," Mom answered as she looked up from her computer. "But why is it taking so long?" Jimmy whined. "You said you'd take me to the park this morning." He had already waited for what felt like hours. "I know, Jimmy. I'm almost done." Mom smiled at him. "Your dad and I believe it's important to make wise decisions with the money God has given us, and doing that takes time."Mom turned the laptop around and showed Jimmy the screen. "Look here," she said as she clicked open a new spreadsheet. She typed in some numbers, and a total popped down at the bottom. "Pretend this $20 is how much your dad and I made this month. We were able to make all our payments," she said as she highlighted some numbers in red, "and add money for other projects we're saving up for." Mom then hit enter and the bottom number turned green. "The amount that we made this month was more than the amount that we spent and saved, which is good.""Oh, so you just add and subtract like I do in math class?" Jimmy asked."Yes, I suppose it is just addition and subtraction. But there's one more thing we need to factor in." Mom highlighted three lines on her spreadsheet. "These are the places that we donate to as a family. Since our money is a blessing from God, your dad and I believe it's important to use it to show others God's love and help build His kingdom. Jesus gave us the greatest gift of all when He died for our sins to give us eternal life, so giving to others to show them His love is an important part of our monthly budget." "I can't wait to have a job one day so I'll be able to give too," said Jimmy."Well, even if you don't have money to give, you can still share other gifts God has given you with others," said Mom. "Like your time and energy. Those are blessings from God too."Jimmy thought for a moment. "Like help out at the food pantry after school?"Mom nodded. "Exactly--that's one way we could give together as a family. Now, let's get to the park!"–Naomi Zylstra

Balancing the Budgetc814a6ac-1e1b-4a20-8110-1505b8ab1034Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2024) Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2024)d80f0b3b-990a-4ee5-8c5f-d476935bfedfSun, 25 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Our Moral Conscience (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the moral conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though our intellect has been weakened by sin, we still have some sense, our conscience, that tells us that there is a right and wrong. He also emphasizes the difference between our conscience and our passions. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1776-1782. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the moral conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though our intellect has been weakened by sin, we still have some sense, our conscience, that tells us that there is a right and wrong. He also emphasizes the difference between our conscience and our passions. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1776-1782. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 238: Our Moral Conscience (2024)dfc27f94-53e8-444d-ba59-709dd436966eSun, 25 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Our Moral Conscience (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the moral conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though our intellect has been weakened by sin, we still have some sense, our conscience, that tells us that there is a right and wrong. He also emphasizes the difference between our conscience and our passions. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1776-1782. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the moral conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though our intellect has been weakened by sin, we still have some sense, our conscience, that tells us that there is a right and wrong. He also emphasizes the difference between our conscience and our passions. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1776-1782. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 238: Our Moral Conscience (2024)55bbb5cc-dbca-4255-8000-123b413e351cSun, 25 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2024) Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2024)d7879501-ae3e-4aae-87ed-d72a6fe464a9Sun, 25 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2024) Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2024)17e891ba-ec76-4149-89a6-d677d46ebe6bSun, 25 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2024) Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2024)2850064c-8686-46fa-b6f8-5b10e3f26c89Sun, 25 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe PuppetJackson was so excited he could hardly open his birthday gift. He hoped it was a puppet--something he'd been wanting ever since a ventriloquist had performed with one at a school event. He tore open the box. Sure enough, there was a puppet inside. His little sister, Jade, looked at it with wide-eyed wonder. "A doll!" she said. "Now we can play dolls together, Jax!""No way!" said Jackson. "This isn't a doll. It's a puppet like the one the guy had at our school carnival. Remember?""His puppet was alive," said Jade. "It could move and talk, but yours can't, can it?""It wasn't alive the way we are. That man made it move and talked for it." Jackson grinned. "Mine will come to life like that too! I'm naming him Vincent, and I'm going to learn to be a ventriloquist so I can make Vincent move and talk." Starting that day, Jackson began working hard to learn how to turn his puppet's head, move its mouth, and speak for it."Vincent is alive now, just like that man's puppet," Jade said several weeks later. Jackson beamed. He figured he was getting good enough to perform as a ventriloquist.At family devotions one morning, Dad turned to the second chapter of Ephesians. "And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins," he read.Jade frowned. "What are trespasses?""They're the wrong things we do," said Jackson. "They're kinda the same thing as sins.""Well, who was dead, then?" asked Jade."In a way, everyone was--and many still are," replied Dad. "God says we all do wrong things because we were born into sin, and sin makes us spiritually dead." He looked at Jackson. "People are like Vincent--Jackson's puppet. Vincent is entirely limp and lifeless except when Jackson speaks for him and operates his controls. Vincent needs Jackson to have any kind of life, and people need Jesus to have spiritual life. When we trust Jesus, He frees us from sin and makes us alive."Jade smiled at her brother. "I like it when Jax makes Vincent alive.""And it's even better when God makes us alive," said Dad with a smile. "Because the life He gives us is real, and it lasts forever."–Mary Rose Pearson

Jackson was so excited he could hardly open his birthday gift. He hoped it was a puppet--something he'd been wanting ever since a ventriloquist had performed with one at a school event. He tore open the box. Sure enough, there was a puppet inside. His little sister, Jade, looked at it with wide-eyed wonder. "A doll!" she said. "Now we can play dolls together, Jax!""No way!" said Jackson. "This isn't a doll. It's a puppet like the one the guy had at our school carnival. Remember?""His puppet was alive," said Jade. "It could move and talk, but yours can't, can it?""It wasn't alive the way we are. That man made it move and talked for it." Jackson grinned. "Mine will come to life like that too! I'm naming him Vincent, and I'm going to learn to be a ventriloquist so I can make Vincent move and talk." Starting that day, Jackson began working hard to learn how to turn his puppet's head, move its mouth, and speak for it."Vincent is alive now, just like that man's puppet," Jade said several weeks later. Jackson beamed. He figured he was getting good enough to perform as a ventriloquist.At family devotions one morning, Dad turned to the second chapter of Ephesians. "And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins," he read.Jade frowned. "What are trespasses?""They're the wrong things we do," said Jackson. "They're kinda the same thing as sins.""Well, who was dead, then?" asked Jade."In a way, everyone was--and many still are," replied Dad. "God says we all do wrong things because we were born into sin, and sin makes us spiritually dead." He looked at Jackson. "People are like Vincent--Jackson's puppet. Vincent is entirely limp and lifeless except when Jackson speaks for him and operates his controls. Vincent needs Jackson to have any kind of life, and people need Jesus to have spiritual life. When we trust Jesus, He frees us from sin and makes us alive."Jade smiled at her brother. "I like it when Jax makes Vincent alive.""And it's even better when God makes us alive," said Dad with a smile. "Because the life He gives us is real, and it lasts forever."–Mary Rose Pearson

The Puppet0a40ea74-529c-47dc-b103-8969a0fd4a99Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe PuppetJackson was so excited he could hardly open his birthday gift. He hoped it was a puppet--something he'd been wanting ever since a ventriloquist had performed with one at a school event. He tore open the box. Sure enough, there was a puppet inside. His little sister, Jade, looked at it with wide-eyed wonder. "A doll!" she said. "Now we can play dolls together, Jax!""No way!" said Jackson. "This isn't a doll. It's a puppet like the one the guy had at our school carnival. Remember?""His puppet was alive," said Jade. "It could move and talk, but yours can't, can it?""It wasn't alive the way we are. That man made it move and talked for it." Jackson grinned. "Mine will come to life like that too! I'm naming him Vincent, and I'm going to learn to be a ventriloquist so I can make Vincent move and talk." Starting that day, Jackson began working hard to learn how to turn his puppet's head, move its mouth, and speak for it."Vincent is alive now, just like that man's puppet," Jade said several weeks later. Jackson beamed. He figured he was getting good enough to perform as a ventriloquist.At family devotions one morning, Dad turned to the second chapter of Ephesians. "And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins," he read.Jade frowned. "What are trespasses?""They're the wrong things we do," said Jackson. "They're kinda the same thing as sins.""Well, who was dead, then?" asked Jade."In a way, everyone was--and many still are," replied Dad. "God says we all do wrong things because we were born into sin, and sin makes us spiritually dead." He looked at Jackson. "People are like Vincent--Jackson's puppet. Vincent is entirely limp and lifeless except when Jackson speaks for him and operates his controls. Vincent needs Jackson to have any kind of life, and people need Jesus to have spiritual life. When we trust Jesus, He frees us from sin and makes us alive."Jade smiled at her brother. "I like it when Jax makes Vincent alive.""And it's even better when God makes us alive," said Dad with a smile. "Because the life He gives us is real, and it lasts forever."–Mary Rose Pearson

Jackson was so excited he could hardly open his birthday gift. He hoped it was a puppet--something he'd been wanting ever since a ventriloquist had performed with one at a school event. He tore open the box. Sure enough, there was a puppet inside. His little sister, Jade, looked at it with wide-eyed wonder. "A doll!" she said. "Now we can play dolls together, Jax!""No way!" said Jackson. "This isn't a doll. It's a puppet like the one the guy had at our school carnival. Remember?""His puppet was alive," said Jade. "It could move and talk, but yours can't, can it?""It wasn't alive the way we are. That man made it move and talked for it." Jackson grinned. "Mine will come to life like that too! I'm naming him Vincent, and I'm going to learn to be a ventriloquist so I can make Vincent move and talk." Starting that day, Jackson began working hard to learn how to turn his puppet's head, move its mouth, and speak for it."Vincent is alive now, just like that man's puppet," Jade said several weeks later. Jackson beamed. He figured he was getting good enough to perform as a ventriloquist.At family devotions one morning, Dad turned to the second chapter of Ephesians. "And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins," he read.Jade frowned. "What are trespasses?""They're the wrong things we do," said Jackson. "They're kinda the same thing as sins.""Well, who was dead, then?" asked Jade."In a way, everyone was--and many still are," replied Dad. "God says we all do wrong things because we were born into sin, and sin makes us spiritually dead." He looked at Jackson. "People are like Vincent--Jackson's puppet. Vincent is entirely limp and lifeless except when Jackson speaks for him and operates his controls. Vincent needs Jackson to have any kind of life, and people need Jesus to have spiritual life. When we trust Jesus, He frees us from sin and makes us alive."Jade smiled at her brother. "I like it when Jax makes Vincent alive.""And it's even better when God makes us alive," said Dad with a smile. "Because the life He gives us is real, and it lasts forever."–Mary Rose Pearson

The Puppet3e94c3cb-fe98-47f2-a5cf-c7cbc3e638e1Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/25/24 Your Turn Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not miss your turn. There are times in our lives when we have the opportunity and the ability to make a decision that will change the direction of our lives. Joshua issued this invitation to the people of Israel as they entered the Promised Land and we are issued the same invitation. We must decide for ourselves whom we will serve. Mass Readings from August 25, 2024: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Psalms 34:2-3, 16-21Ephesians 5:21-32 John 6:60-69

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not miss your turn. There are times in our lives when we have the opportunity and the ability to make a decision that will change the direction of our lives. Joshua issued this invitation to the people of Israel as they entered the Promised Land and we are issued the same invitation. We must decide for ourselves whom we will serve. Mass Readings from August 25, 2024: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Psalms 34:2-3, 16-21Ephesians 5:21-32 John 6:60-69

full08/25/24 Your Turn76942458-31bb-49dd-b2ce-e039af81a63eSat, 24 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/25/24 Your Turn Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not miss your turn. There are times in our lives when we have the opportunity and the ability to make a decision that will change the direction of our lives. Joshua issued this invitation to the people of Israel as they entered the Promised Land and we are issued the same invitation. We must decide for ourselves whom we will serve. Mass Readings from August 25, 2024: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Psalms 34:2-3, 16-21Ephesians 5:21-32 John 6:60-69

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not miss your turn. There are times in our lives when we have the opportunity and the ability to make a decision that will change the direction of our lives. Joshua issued this invitation to the people of Israel as they entered the Promised Land and we are issued the same invitation. We must decide for ourselves whom we will serve. Mass Readings from August 25, 2024: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Psalms 34:2-3, 16-21Ephesians 5:21-32 John 6:60-69

full08/25/24 Your Turn551dec52-a86d-4a82-87ab-bacdf3a5a876Sat, 24 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/25/24 Your Turn Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not miss your turn. There are times in our lives when we have the opportunity and the ability to make a decision that will change the direction of our lives. Joshua issued this invitation to the people of Israel as they entered the Promised Land and we are issued the same invitation. We must decide for ourselves whom we will serve. Mass Readings from August 25, 2024: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Psalms 34:2-3, 16-21Ephesians 5:21-32 John 6:60-69

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not miss your turn. There are times in our lives when we have the opportunity and the ability to make a decision that will change the direction of our lives. Joshua issued this invitation to the people of Israel as they entered the Promised Land and we are issued the same invitation. We must decide for ourselves whom we will serve. Mass Readings from August 25, 2024: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Psalms 34:2-3, 16-21Ephesians 5:21-32 John 6:60-69

full08/25/24 Your Turnda9a0fea-6861-4556-b8ff-9ed11bec487dSat, 24 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: Water from the Temple (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 237: Water from the Temple (2024)6d0f41b9-c4fa-426b-9363-97413dfb4d0fSat, 24 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: The Morality of the Passions (2024) Together, we examine The Morality of The Passions. Fr. Mike unpacks and explores the different elements of the definition of “passions”. He emphasizes that while passions, themselves, are neither good nor bad, there still is a moral component to them. It is what we do with our passions that can either contribute to virtue or vice. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1762-1775. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we examine The Morality of The Passions. Fr. Mike unpacks and explores the different elements of the definition of “passions”. He emphasizes that while passions, themselves, are neither good nor bad, there still is a moral component to them. It is what we do with our passions that can either contribute to virtue or vice. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1762-1775. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 237: The Morality of the Passions (2024)f0d00ac6-9b07-4b3a-8e54-e5f78ca20039Sat, 24 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: The Morality of the Passions (2024) Together, we examine The Morality of The Passions. Fr. Mike unpacks and explores the different elements of the definition of “passions”. He emphasizes that while passions, themselves, are neither good nor bad, there still is a moral component to them. It is what we do with our passions that can either contribute to virtue or vice. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1762-1775. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we examine The Morality of The Passions. Fr. Mike unpacks and explores the different elements of the definition of “passions”. He emphasizes that while passions, themselves, are neither good nor bad, there still is a moral component to them. It is what we do with our passions that can either contribute to virtue or vice. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1762-1775. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 237: The Morality of the Passions (2024)6be505f3-1826-4bd3-a87d-a58bed59675bSat, 24 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: Water from the Temple (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 237: Water from the Temple (2024)f8bccc2e-4f85-41ad-994d-2ac2f1bd95fbSat, 24 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: Water from the Temple (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 237: Water from the Temple (2024)8495ccdc-8338-4b3a-a982-28ec10fc4b6cSat, 24 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: Water from the Temple (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 237: Water from the Temple (2024)f7c4fe15-3c7f-4aaa-93f9-9efdb8c267baSat, 24 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAches and Pains"Hi, Mom!" called Adalyn when she got home from school. She found her mother staring out the window, a sad expression on her face. "What's wrong?" asked Adalyn.Mom sighed. "Aunt Mary called. They heard from your cousin Mackenzie for the first time since she left home.""That's good, isn't it?" asked Adalyn. "They finally know where she is and that she's okay, right?""Yes, she called from some place in Texas," answered Mom. "But Mackenzie is making a terrible mistake. My heart aches for her and for Aunt Mary and Uncle John." Adalyn noticed tears in Mom's eyes."Well, I'm sorry for them too, but what can we do about it?" asked Adalyn. "Mackenzie's always had a lot of problems, and she won't listen to anyone." She turned and walked out of the room.A moment later, Adalyn let out a loud wail. "Ohhh!" she cried. "Ouch!""Adalyn! What happened?" Mom hurried to the kitchen where Adalyn crouched on the floor, clutching her foot."I slammed my toe into that chair leg," moaned Adalyn. "It hurts so bad!"Mom got an ice pack for Adalyn's injured toe. "That helps," said Adalyn after applying the ice. "But it still hurts a lot.""I'm sorry," said Mom. "Just sit still until it feels better." She gave Adalyn a confused look. "But why such a fuss? It's just a little toe."Adalyn blinked in surprise. "It makes me hurt all over!" she wailed.Mom nodded and smiled a little. "I know it does. Your cousin is like that little toe. Mackenzie's trouble brings pain to all the members of her family."Adalyn thought about it. "I guess you're right. But what can we do to help Aunt Mary and Uncle John?""We can pray for them," said Mom. "Whether it's for sore toes or broken hearts, Christians can pray for each other as we face sin and brokenness in our lives. Since Jesus brought us into God's family by dying for our sins, the pain and burdens of our brothers and sisters in Christ affect us too, whether we realize it or not. And we can also pray for Mackenzie. Jesus loves her, and we can trust Him to help us show her that we love her too."–Phyllis I. Klomparens

"Hi, Mom!" called Adalyn when she got home from school. She found her mother staring out the window, a sad expression on her face. "What's wrong?" asked Adalyn.Mom sighed. "Aunt Mary called. They heard from your cousin Mackenzie for the first time since she left home.""That's good, isn't it?" asked Adalyn. "They finally know where she is and that she's okay, right?""Yes, she called from some place in Texas," answered Mom. "But Mackenzie is making a terrible mistake. My heart aches for her and for Aunt Mary and Uncle John." Adalyn noticed tears in Mom's eyes."Well, I'm sorry for them too, but what can we do about it?" asked Adalyn. "Mackenzie's always had a lot of problems, and she won't listen to anyone." She turned and walked out of the room.A moment later, Adalyn let out a loud wail. "Ohhh!" she cried. "Ouch!""Adalyn! What happened?" Mom hurried to the kitchen where Adalyn crouched on the floor, clutching her foot."I slammed my toe into that chair leg," moaned Adalyn. "It hurts so bad!"Mom got an ice pack for Adalyn's injured toe. "That helps," said Adalyn after applying the ice. "But it still hurts a lot.""I'm sorry," said Mom. "Just sit still until it feels better." She gave Adalyn a confused look. "But why such a fuss? It's just a little toe."Adalyn blinked in surprise. "It makes me hurt all over!" she wailed.Mom nodded and smiled a little. "I know it does. Your cousin is like that little toe. Mackenzie's trouble brings pain to all the members of her family."Adalyn thought about it. "I guess you're right. But what can we do to help Aunt Mary and Uncle John?""We can pray for them," said Mom. "Whether it's for sore toes or broken hearts, Christians can pray for each other as we face sin and brokenness in our lives. Since Jesus brought us into God's family by dying for our sins, the pain and burdens of our brothers and sisters in Christ affect us too, whether we realize it or not. And we can also pray for Mackenzie. Jesus loves her, and we can trust Him to help us show her that we love her too."–Phyllis I. Klomparens

Aches and Painsf9bd04c0-e272-452e-af27-b454d1b3a374Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAches and Pains"Hi, Mom!" called Adalyn when she got home from school. She found her mother staring out the window, a sad expression on her face. "What's wrong?" asked Adalyn.Mom sighed. "Aunt Mary called. They heard from your cousin Mackenzie for the first time since she left home.""That's good, isn't it?" asked Adalyn. "They finally know where she is and that she's okay, right?""Yes, she called from some place in Texas," answered Mom. "But Mackenzie is making a terrible mistake. My heart aches for her and for Aunt Mary and Uncle John." Adalyn noticed tears in Mom's eyes."Well, I'm sorry for them too, but what can we do about it?" asked Adalyn. "Mackenzie's always had a lot of problems, and she won't listen to anyone." She turned and walked out of the room.A moment later, Adalyn let out a loud wail. "Ohhh!" she cried. "Ouch!""Adalyn! What happened?" Mom hurried to the kitchen where Adalyn crouched on the floor, clutching her foot."I slammed my toe into that chair leg," moaned Adalyn. "It hurts so bad!"Mom got an ice pack for Adalyn's injured toe. "That helps," said Adalyn after applying the ice. "But it still hurts a lot.""I'm sorry," said Mom. "Just sit still until it feels better." She gave Adalyn a confused look. "But why such a fuss? It's just a little toe."Adalyn blinked in surprise. "It makes me hurt all over!" she wailed.Mom nodded and smiled a little. "I know it does. Your cousin is like that little toe. Mackenzie's trouble brings pain to all the members of her family."Adalyn thought about it. "I guess you're right. But what can we do to help Aunt Mary and Uncle John?""We can pray for them," said Mom. "Whether it's for sore toes or broken hearts, Christians can pray for each other as we face sin and brokenness in our lives. Since Jesus brought us into God's family by dying for our sins, the pain and burdens of our brothers and sisters in Christ affect us too, whether we realize it or not. And we can also pray for Mackenzie. Jesus loves her, and we can trust Him to help us show her that we love her too."–Phyllis I. Klomparens

"Hi, Mom!" called Adalyn when she got home from school. She found her mother staring out the window, a sad expression on her face. "What's wrong?" asked Adalyn.Mom sighed. "Aunt Mary called. They heard from your cousin Mackenzie for the first time since she left home.""That's good, isn't it?" asked Adalyn. "They finally know where she is and that she's okay, right?""Yes, she called from some place in Texas," answered Mom. "But Mackenzie is making a terrible mistake. My heart aches for her and for Aunt Mary and Uncle John." Adalyn noticed tears in Mom's eyes."Well, I'm sorry for them too, but what can we do about it?" asked Adalyn. "Mackenzie's always had a lot of problems, and she won't listen to anyone." She turned and walked out of the room.A moment later, Adalyn let out a loud wail. "Ohhh!" she cried. "Ouch!""Adalyn! What happened?" Mom hurried to the kitchen where Adalyn crouched on the floor, clutching her foot."I slammed my toe into that chair leg," moaned Adalyn. "It hurts so bad!"Mom got an ice pack for Adalyn's injured toe. "That helps," said Adalyn after applying the ice. "But it still hurts a lot.""I'm sorry," said Mom. "Just sit still until it feels better." She gave Adalyn a confused look. "But why such a fuss? It's just a little toe."Adalyn blinked in surprise. "It makes me hurt all over!" she wailed.Mom nodded and smiled a little. "I know it does. Your cousin is like that little toe. Mackenzie's trouble brings pain to all the members of her family."Adalyn thought about it. "I guess you're right. But what can we do to help Aunt Mary and Uncle John?""We can pray for them," said Mom. "Whether it's for sore toes or broken hearts, Christians can pray for each other as we face sin and brokenness in our lives. Since Jesus brought us into God's family by dying for our sins, the pain and burdens of our brothers and sisters in Christ affect us too, whether we realize it or not. And we can also pray for Mackenzie. Jesus loves her, and we can trust Him to help us show her that we love her too."–Phyllis I. Klomparens

Aches and Pains764c8e61-140c-49d2-8d0c-815833330a7cSat, 24 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsArmor of God | Girls Gone BibleHiiii GGB :) On this weeks episode we're talking about the Armor of God and we read from Ephesians 6. The "Armor of God" is a biblical metaphor used by the Apostle Paul to describe the spiritual tools and defenses that Christians are encouraged to "put on" to stand firm against spiritual challenges and temptations. Paul’s main points: —be strong in the Lord —put on the armor —take your stand —stay alert —keep praying The Armor of God: The belt of truth The breast plate of righteousness Shoes of the gospel of peace The shield of faith The helmet of salvation The sword of the Spirit We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

Hiiii GGB :) On this weeks episode we're talking about the Armor of God and we read from Ephesians 6. The "Armor of God" is a biblical metaphor used by the Apostle Paul to describe the spiritual tools and defenses that Christians are encouraged to "put on" to stand firm against spiritual challenges and temptations. Paul’s main points: —be strong in the Lord —put on the armor —take your stand —stay alert —keep praying The Armor of God: The belt of truth The breast plate of righteousness Shoes of the gospel of peace The shield of faith The helmet of salvation The sword of the Spirit We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullArmor of God | Girls Gone Bible9627ad9a-ef77-4fef-84e3-518a9dc9998fFri, 23 Aug 2024 18:40:22 +00003825https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS4 EP2. We Have The Key To LifeHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, seeks the Lord's word as we read through the beginning of Proverbs. Proverbs is a book full of wisdom and instruction on what it looks like to live out the life God has for us. When we fear the Lord, we are then able to store His wisdom in our hearts - which is ultimately our source of life. "Take hold of my instructions; don't let them go. Guard them, for they are the key to life." Proverbs 4:13 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, seeks the Lord's word as we read through the beginning of Proverbs. Proverbs is a book full of wisdom and instruction on what it looks like to live out the life God has for us. When we fear the Lord, we are then able to store His wisdom in our hearts - which is ultimately our source of life. "Take hold of my instructions; don't let them go. Guard them, for they are the key to life." Proverbs 4:13 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullS4 EP2. We Have The Key To Life32224b5a-ebb0-453c-9ad5-4f6302446590Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +00002773https://216.73.216.191/allTagsthe key to lifeHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, seeks the Lord's word as we read through the beginning of Proverbs. Proverbs is a book full of wisdom and instruction on what it looks like to live out the life God has for us. When we fear the Lord, we are then able to store His wisdom in our hearts - which is ultimately our source of life. "Take hold of my instructions; don't let them go. Guard them, for they are the key to life." Proverbs 4:13 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, seeks the Lord's word as we read through the beginning of Proverbs. Proverbs is a book full of wisdom and instruction on what it looks like to live out the life God has for us. When we fear the Lord, we are then able to store His wisdom in our hearts - which is ultimately our source of life. "Take hold of my instructions; don't let them go. Guard them, for they are the key to life." Proverbs 4:13 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullthe key to life65f3e61e-e0b3-41bd-bc5e-6750f72d5a61Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 176: 5 RED FLAGS Of A Secret Narcissist: The Narcissism Doctor In this moment, clinical psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula discusses the characteristics of narcissistic individuals and how to recognise if you are in a narcissistic relationship. According to Dr. Ramani, narcissists are typically entitled, self-centred, lack empathy, and are highly socially perceptive. Early in a relationship, they can be attentive and say all the right things, but Dr. Ramani says that a shift usually occurs midway through the relationship when they become distant and passive aggressive. Dr. Ramani explains that there are key signs you can look for to determine if you are in a narcissistic relationship. By paying attention to the ‘3 Rs’ - Ruminate, Regret, and Recall - you can acknowledge the unhealthy behaviour of your partner and free yourself from the relationship. Listen to full episode here: Apple - https://bit.ly/3T06y39 Spotify - https://bit.ly/3ADaFvG Watch episode on Youtube - https://youtu.be/hTkKXDvSJvo?si=IaPSgnZc4FCAzTgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, clinical psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula discusses the characteristics of narcissistic individuals and how to recognise if you are in a narcissistic relationship. According to Dr. Ramani, narcissists are typically entitled, self-centred, lack empathy, and are highly socially perceptive. Early in a relationship, they can be attentive and say all the right things, but Dr. Ramani says that a shift usually occurs midway through the relationship when they become distant and passive aggressive. Dr. Ramani explains that there are key signs you can look for to determine if you are in a narcissistic relationship. By paying attention to the ‘3 Rs’ - Ruminate, Regret, and Recall - you can acknowledge the unhealthy behaviour of your partner and free yourself from the relationship. Listen to full episode here: Apple - https://bit.ly/3T06y39 Spotify - https://bit.ly/3ADaFvG Watch episode on Youtube - https://youtu.be/hTkKXDvSJvo?si=IaPSgnZc4FCAzTgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 176: 5 RED FLAGS Of A Secret Narcissist: The Narcissism Doctor dce67413-0cbc-49c2-a1b3-59b9fbc71169Fri, 23 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000922https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: Rich in Love (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 236: Rich in Love (2024)4db2a5cb-0f28-4518-9793-c11687e59cf7Fri, 23 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: The Morality of Human Acts (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the article on the morality of human acts. Fr. Mike unpacks the three “sources” of morality: the object chosen, the end in view or the intention, and the circumstances. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the categories of right or wrong, good or evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1749-1761. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the article on the morality of human acts. Fr. Mike unpacks the three “sources” of morality: the object chosen, the end in view or the intention, and the circumstances. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the categories of right or wrong, good or evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1749-1761. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 236: The Morality of Human Acts (2024)33707195-5c50-49a9-b5a4-240d6398bd46Fri, 23 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: The Morality of Human Acts (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the article on the morality of human acts. Fr. Mike unpacks the three “sources” of morality: the object chosen, the end in view or the intention, and the circumstances. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the categories of right or wrong, good or evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1749-1761. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the article on the morality of human acts. Fr. Mike unpacks the three “sources” of morality: the object chosen, the end in view or the intention, and the circumstances. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the categories of right or wrong, good or evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1749-1761. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 236: The Morality of Human Acts (2024)d54a58f9-58f9-4803-8e3f-bac3132f5aceFri, 23 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: Rich in Love (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 236: Rich in Love (2024)a34ea65b-27b9-4a61-b8e5-89dd4932bb5aFri, 23 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: Rich in Love (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 236: Rich in Love (2024)66561dc9-bbd0-4cde-8409-3a5b12fe9154Fri, 23 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: Rich in Love (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 236: Rich in Love (2024)b5b97488-0bbb-40bf-918c-ab9406abfd75Fri, 23 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsServing OthersDana's mom turned off the main road onto a dirt driveway. A sign next to the driveway read "Hooves and Wheels." After she parked, Dana and her friend Christie climbed out of the minivan and ran to the big gray horse barn.Mrs. Sikes, the director of the equine therapy program, met them inside. "I'm so glad you two are here! I sure could use help. Would you please groom Starr for the first class?" She pointed to a pony in a nearby stall.Christie brushed Starr's reddish coat until it looked smooth and glossy while Dana scraped dirt and stones from each of the pony's hooves with a hoof pick. Christie placed a blanket and a saddle on Starr's back and tightened the girth under the pony's belly. Dana slipped a bridle over Starr's ears and placed a metal bit into his mouth. She led Starr to the mounting block.At the bottom of a wooden ramp, a girl sat in a wheelchair. A woman stood beside her. "This is Rebecca and her mom," Mrs. Sikes told them. She turned to the mother and daughter. "Dana and Christie are two of our volunteers." Rebecca gave them a shy smile. Dana had Starr stand still beside the platform. Mrs. Sikes pushed the wheelchair up the ramp, then she and another volunteer lifted Rebecca onto Starr's back. Rebecca held onto a leather handle as Starr was led to the riding ring. Christie and another volunteer walked on either side of Rebecca as she followed the riding instructor's directions--hands up, reach for Starr's ears, touch Starr's tail. When the lesson was over, Rebecca gave Starr a big kiss. "I had a great time volunteering today," Dana told her parents at dinner. "Helping people makes me feel good."Mom smiled. "That's because God created us to love Him, and one way we do that is by loving and serving others out of the love He has shown us. Jesus died on the cross for us, and He also served people in His day-to-day life when He was on earth. He fed the hungry, healed the sick, and even washed His friends' feet.""It's only out of God's love for us that we are able to love and serve others," Dad added.That night before bed, Dana prayed. "Thank you, Jesus, for loving me first and giving me a fun way to help others!"–Bonnie Carr

Dana's mom turned off the main road onto a dirt driveway. A sign next to the driveway read "Hooves and Wheels." After she parked, Dana and her friend Christie climbed out of the minivan and ran to the big gray horse barn.Mrs. Sikes, the director of the equine therapy program, met them inside. "I'm so glad you two are here! I sure could use help. Would you please groom Starr for the first class?" She pointed to a pony in a nearby stall.Christie brushed Starr's reddish coat until it looked smooth and glossy while Dana scraped dirt and stones from each of the pony's hooves with a hoof pick. Christie placed a blanket and a saddle on Starr's back and tightened the girth under the pony's belly. Dana slipped a bridle over Starr's ears and placed a metal bit into his mouth. She led Starr to the mounting block.At the bottom of a wooden ramp, a girl sat in a wheelchair. A woman stood beside her. "This is Rebecca and her mom," Mrs. Sikes told them. She turned to the mother and daughter. "Dana and Christie are two of our volunteers." Rebecca gave them a shy smile. Dana had Starr stand still beside the platform. Mrs. Sikes pushed the wheelchair up the ramp, then she and another volunteer lifted Rebecca onto Starr's back. Rebecca held onto a leather handle as Starr was led to the riding ring. Christie and another volunteer walked on either side of Rebecca as she followed the riding instructor's directions--hands up, reach for Starr's ears, touch Starr's tail. When the lesson was over, Rebecca gave Starr a big kiss. "I had a great time volunteering today," Dana told her parents at dinner. "Helping people makes me feel good."Mom smiled. "That's because God created us to love Him, and one way we do that is by loving and serving others out of the love He has shown us. Jesus died on the cross for us, and He also served people in His day-to-day life when He was on earth. He fed the hungry, healed the sick, and even washed His friends' feet.""It's only out of God's love for us that we are able to love and serve others," Dad added.That night before bed, Dana prayed. "Thank you, Jesus, for loving me first and giving me a fun way to help others!"–Bonnie Carr

Serving Otherscd7d1262-4cdc-499f-b683-4797201e0f09Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsServing OthersDana's mom turned off the main road onto a dirt driveway. A sign next to the driveway read "Hooves and Wheels." After she parked, Dana and her friend Christie climbed out of the minivan and ran to the big gray horse barn.Mrs. Sikes, the director of the equine therapy program, met them inside. "I'm so glad you two are here! I sure could use help. Would you please groom Starr for the first class?" She pointed to a pony in a nearby stall.Christie brushed Starr's reddish coat until it looked smooth and glossy while Dana scraped dirt and stones from each of the pony's hooves with a hoof pick. Christie placed a blanket and a saddle on Starr's back and tightened the girth under the pony's belly. Dana slipped a bridle over Starr's ears and placed a metal bit into his mouth. She led Starr to the mounting block.At the bottom of a wooden ramp, a girl sat in a wheelchair. A woman stood beside her. "This is Rebecca and her mom," Mrs. Sikes told them. She turned to the mother and daughter. "Dana and Christie are two of our volunteers." Rebecca gave them a shy smile. Dana had Starr stand still beside the platform. Mrs. Sikes pushed the wheelchair up the ramp, then she and another volunteer lifted Rebecca onto Starr's back. Rebecca held onto a leather handle as Starr was led to the riding ring. Christie and another volunteer walked on either side of Rebecca as she followed the riding instructor's directions--hands up, reach for Starr's ears, touch Starr's tail. When the lesson was over, Rebecca gave Starr a big kiss. "I had a great time volunteering today," Dana told her parents at dinner. "Helping people makes me feel good."Mom smiled. "That's because God created us to love Him, and one way we do that is by loving and serving others out of the love He has shown us. Jesus died on the cross for us, and He also served people in His day-to-day life when He was on earth. He fed the hungry, healed the sick, and even washed His friends' feet.""It's only out of God's love for us that we are able to love and serve others," Dad added.That night before bed, Dana prayed. "Thank you, Jesus, for loving me first and giving me a fun way to help others!"–Bonnie Carr

Dana's mom turned off the main road onto a dirt driveway. A sign next to the driveway read "Hooves and Wheels." After she parked, Dana and her friend Christie climbed out of the minivan and ran to the big gray horse barn.Mrs. Sikes, the director of the equine therapy program, met them inside. "I'm so glad you two are here! I sure could use help. Would you please groom Starr for the first class?" She pointed to a pony in a nearby stall.Christie brushed Starr's reddish coat until it looked smooth and glossy while Dana scraped dirt and stones from each of the pony's hooves with a hoof pick. Christie placed a blanket and a saddle on Starr's back and tightened the girth under the pony's belly. Dana slipped a bridle over Starr's ears and placed a metal bit into his mouth. She led Starr to the mounting block.At the bottom of a wooden ramp, a girl sat in a wheelchair. A woman stood beside her. "This is Rebecca and her mom," Mrs. Sikes told them. She turned to the mother and daughter. "Dana and Christie are two of our volunteers." Rebecca gave them a shy smile. Dana had Starr stand still beside the platform. Mrs. Sikes pushed the wheelchair up the ramp, then she and another volunteer lifted Rebecca onto Starr's back. Rebecca held onto a leather handle as Starr was led to the riding ring. Christie and another volunteer walked on either side of Rebecca as she followed the riding instructor's directions--hands up, reach for Starr's ears, touch Starr's tail. When the lesson was over, Rebecca gave Starr a big kiss. "I had a great time volunteering today," Dana told her parents at dinner. "Helping people makes me feel good."Mom smiled. "That's because God created us to love Him, and one way we do that is by loving and serving others out of the love He has shown us. Jesus died on the cross for us, and He also served people in His day-to-day life when He was on earth. He fed the hungry, healed the sick, and even washed His friends' feet.""It's only out of God's love for us that we are able to love and serve others," Dad added.That night before bed, Dana prayed. "Thank you, Jesus, for loving me first and giving me a fun way to help others!"–Bonnie Carr

Serving Others06a1c11d-3d74-4c19-9b82-849fb3297b65Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCriticism vs Admiration When we encounter excellence, what prompts us to critique rather than admire? Fr. Mike suggests that this tendency often stems from jealousy and insecurity. He says humans are made to admire all that is praiseworthy. When we witness remarkable talent in athletics, academics, or the arts, we should take the opportunity to commend the hard work and discipline that leads to greatness. God made us to appreciate excellence and work to cultivate it in our own lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we encounter excellence, what prompts us to critique rather than admire? Fr. Mike suggests that this tendency often stems from jealousy and insecurity. He says humans are made to admire all that is praiseworthy. When we witness remarkable talent in athletics, academics, or the arts, we should take the opportunity to commend the hard work and discipline that leads to greatness. God made us to appreciate excellence and work to cultivate it in our own lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCriticism vs Admiration80d9692b-461a-4ae4-9194-1c4435d0f75fThu, 22 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCriticism vs Admiration When we encounter excellence, what prompts us to critique rather than admire? Fr. Mike suggests that this tendency often stems from jealousy and insecurity. He says humans are made to admire all that is praiseworthy. When we witness remarkable talent in athletics, academics, or the arts, we should take the opportunity to commend the hard work and discipline that leads to greatness. God made us to appreciate excellence and work to cultivate it in our own lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we encounter excellence, what prompts us to critique rather than admire? Fr. Mike suggests that this tendency often stems from jealousy and insecurity. He says humans are made to admire all that is praiseworthy. When we witness remarkable talent in athletics, academics, or the arts, we should take the opportunity to commend the hard work and discipline that leads to greatness. God made us to appreciate excellence and work to cultivate it in our own lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCriticism vs Admiratione703d9c6-b9e6-4cdc-a904-270cda61f35cThu, 22 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#881 - 1 Thessalonians 5 – How to LiveThis episode is part 5 of a study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Plaul gives some practical advice on how to live from day to day. The Lord is coming again, but what should we be up to until then? https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-thessalonians-5-how-to-live/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 5 of a study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Plaul gives some practical advice on how to live from day to day. The Lord is coming again, but what should we be up to until then? https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-thessalonians-5-how-to-live/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#881 - 1 Thessalonians 5 – How to Live9a7a6a88-eee3-4a19-b4e4-69c7ce05e4f4Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +00001071https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Reasons Why the Devil Hates the Blessed VirginJohn Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman sit down to discuss why Satan hates the Blessed Virgin Mary so intensely. They unpack the truths that Scripture, Tradition, modern exorcists, and the holy saints uniformly teach. From Genesis to Revelation, the battle between the devil and Our Blessed Mother is clear. In this episode, they touch on four reasons why the Devil hates the Blessed Virgin and why you should love Her and join Her army. In this show we discuss; What men can expect to gain by understanding these truths How Mary's womanhood, as opposed to manhood, contributes to Satan's anger How this conflict fits within the Divine Plan We also get to answer a question from a listener about gender pronouns in the workplace. If you have a question for us to answer on the show please send a voice recording or written out question to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. INCREDIBLE DEVOTIONAL FOR MEN: LEAD by Devin Schadt - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/books/products/lead-daily-devotional 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 172 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Dr. John Cuddeback joins CG+ to discuss the difference between discipleship and brotherhood and why brotherhood is what our world needs. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 15 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman sit down to discuss why Satan hates the Blessed Virgin Mary so intensely. They unpack the truths that Scripture, Tradition, modern exorcists, and the holy saints uniformly teach. From Genesis to Revelation, the battle between the devil and Our Blessed Mother is clear. In this episode, they touch on four reasons why the Devil hates the Blessed Virgin and why you should love Her and join Her army. In this show we discuss; What men can expect to gain by understanding these truths How Mary's womanhood, as opposed to manhood, contributes to Satan's anger How this conflict fits within the Divine Plan We also get to answer a question from a listener about gender pronouns in the workplace. If you have a question for us to answer on the show please send a voice recording or written out question to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. INCREDIBLE DEVOTIONAL FOR MEN: LEAD by Devin Schadt - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/books/products/lead-daily-devotional 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 172 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Dr. John Cuddeback joins CG+ to discuss the difference between discipleship and brotherhood and why brotherhood is what our world needs. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 15 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full4 Reasons Why the Devil Hates the Blessed Virginbfb1ad6b-8ff5-4bc5-befd-f5bb07f75677Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +00004132https://216.73.216.191/allTagsArianna Huffington: I Was Lying In A Little Pool Of Blood! The Huffington Post, A $1 Billion 'Flop'!3 world-leading companies, 30 years of never-ending evolution: there is only one Arianna Huffington   Arianna Huffington is the founder of The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, and Thrive AI Health. She is also the author of 15 books such as, ‘Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success’ and ‘The Sleep Revolution’.  In this conversation, Arianna and Steven discuss topics such as, Arianna’s burnout breakdown, why she sold The Huffington Post, the benefits of redefining success, and the dangers of social media and phones.  (00:00) Intro (00:03) Childhood Experiences That Shaped My Success (02:18) Having Ambition From A Young Age (04:04) My Journey To Becoming Cambridge's 3rd Female Student Union President (05:49) Overcoming Overthinking (06:42) Breaking Gender Norms Without Fear Of Failure (09:46) The Core Message Of 'The Female Woman' (10:45) Balancing Career And Family: Is It Possible? (12:06) The Power Of Listening To Your Inner Self (13:15) My Early Career Aspirations And Dreams (14:40) How Bernard Levin Influenced My Career (18:31) Bernard's Death (19:55) The Impact Of Michael Huffington On My Life (21:15) The Transformative Power Of Forgiveness (21:57) The Story Behind The Huffington Post's Creation (24:51) How The Huffington Post Overcame Terrible Initial Reviews (26:46) Lessons From Roger Federer's Commencement Speech (28:44) Launching A Tech Company In My Fifties (31:03) Business Mistakes To Avoid As A Startup Founder (34:38) The Serious Health Risks Of Sleep Deprivation (36:44) The Importance Of Self-Care While Working Intensely (38:17) Is Sacrificing Your Wellbeing Worse For Men Or Women? (39:49) The 3rd Women's Revolution (40:54) Do Women Experience Burnout Faster Than Men? (42:16) The Health Impact Of Stressful Jobs (43:28) Why Volunteering Reduces The Likelihood Of Job Quitting (45:01) How My Life Changed After A Burnout Diagnosis (47:11) How A Large Financial Windfall Changed My Life (50:18) How Small Improvements Lead To Big Positive Changes (55:06) The Biggest Mistakes I've Made In Business (58:15) The Most Important Lessons From My Career (01:01:02) What's The True Meaning Of Life? (01:04:47) Coping With The Loss Of My First Child (01:05:44) How To Keep Faith During Tough Times (01:06:52) My Partner's Heroic Endeavors During World War II (01:07:35) What My Mother Would Have Thought Of The Huffington Post (01:08:45) How Increasing Wellbeing Boosts Business Productivity (01:09:50) The Day My Mother Passed Away (01:12:00) Life After My Mother's Death (01:13:45) The Most Important Life Lessons I'd Share With You (01:20:03) The Importance Of Entry Interviews In Hiring (01:21:59) How To Address And Overcome Your Own Prejudices (01:24:50) Key Leadership Qualities That Drive Success (01:26:03) The Role Of Luck In Achieving Success (01:29:09) Is It Luck, Hard Work, Or Intentionality That Drives Success? (01:32:55) The Best Advice I Wish I Had Received (01:34:56) Using Technology And AI For Positive Change (01:40:39) The Final Question Every Guest Must Answer Follow Arianna: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/gpSw6nEYeMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/lNli1BXofMb  LinkedIn - https://g2ul0.app.link/dYovh7bYeMb  Thrive Global - https://g2ul0.app.link/s7OL4QIYeMb  You can buy Arianna’s book, ‘Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/jIsyETRYeMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/diary ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 world-leading companies, 30 years of never-ending evolution: there is only one Arianna Huffington   Arianna Huffington is the founder of The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, and Thrive AI Health. She is also the author of 15 books such as, ‘Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success’ and ‘The Sleep Revolution’.  In this conversation, Arianna and Steven discuss topics such as, Arianna’s burnout breakdown, why she sold The Huffington Post, the benefits of redefining success, and the dangers of social media and phones.  (00:00) Intro (00:03) Childhood Experiences That Shaped My Success (02:18) Having Ambition From A Young Age (04:04) My Journey To Becoming Cambridge's 3rd Female Student Union President (05:49) Overcoming Overthinking (06:42) Breaking Gender Norms Without Fear Of Failure (09:46) The Core Message Of 'The Female Woman' (10:45) Balancing Career And Family: Is It Possible? (12:06) The Power Of Listening To Your Inner Self (13:15) My Early Career Aspirations And Dreams (14:40) How Bernard Levin Influenced My Career (18:31) Bernard's Death (19:55) The Impact Of Michael Huffington On My Life (21:15) The Transformative Power Of Forgiveness (21:57) The Story Behind The Huffington Post's Creation (24:51) How The Huffington Post Overcame Terrible Initial Reviews (26:46) Lessons From Roger Federer's Commencement Speech (28:44) Launching A Tech Company In My Fifties (31:03) Business Mistakes To Avoid As A Startup Founder (34:38) The Serious Health Risks Of Sleep Deprivation (36:44) The Importance Of Self-Care While Working Intensely (38:17) Is Sacrificing Your Wellbeing Worse For Men Or Women? (39:49) The 3rd Women's Revolution (40:54) Do Women Experience Burnout Faster Than Men? (42:16) The Health Impact Of Stressful Jobs (43:28) Why Volunteering Reduces The Likelihood Of Job Quitting (45:01) How My Life Changed After A Burnout Diagnosis (47:11) How A Large Financial Windfall Changed My Life (50:18) How Small Improvements Lead To Big Positive Changes (55:06) The Biggest Mistakes I've Made In Business (58:15) The Most Important Lessons From My Career (01:01:02) What's The True Meaning Of Life? (01:04:47) Coping With The Loss Of My First Child (01:05:44) How To Keep Faith During Tough Times (01:06:52) My Partner's Heroic Endeavors During World War II (01:07:35) What My Mother Would Have Thought Of The Huffington Post (01:08:45) How Increasing Wellbeing Boosts Business Productivity (01:09:50) The Day My Mother Passed Away (01:12:00) Life After My Mother's Death (01:13:45) The Most Important Life Lessons I'd Share With You (01:20:03) The Importance Of Entry Interviews In Hiring (01:21:59) How To Address And Overcome Your Own Prejudices (01:24:50) Key Leadership Qualities That Drive Success (01:26:03) The Role Of Luck In Achieving Success (01:29:09) Is It Luck, Hard Work, Or Intentionality That Drives Success? (01:32:55) The Best Advice I Wish I Had Received (01:34:56) Using Technology And AI For Positive Change (01:40:39) The Final Question Every Guest Must Answer Follow Arianna: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/gpSw6nEYeMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/lNli1BXofMb  LinkedIn - https://g2ul0.app.link/dYovh7bYeMb  Thrive Global - https://g2ul0.app.link/s7OL4QIYeMb  You can buy Arianna’s book, ‘Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/jIsyETRYeMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/diary ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullArianna Huffington: I Was Lying In A Little Pool Of Blood! The Huffington Post, A $1 Billion 'Flop'!7be70b55-ecf2-4260-b44c-46621ed50894Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +00006754https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Lying Prophets (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 235: Lying Prophets (2024)043da300-a9d7-43db-a0c6-ddc7926aabdfThu, 22 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Human Freedom in Salvation (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the reality of our human freedom in the economy of salvation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the right to freedom does not imply a right to say or do anything. Rather, it is the power to choose the “right.” He also emphasizes that the moral law actually allows us to live with freedom and joy, and that when we violate the moral law, we violate our own freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1739-1748. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the reality of our human freedom in the economy of salvation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the right to freedom does not imply a right to say or do anything. Rather, it is the power to choose the “right.” He also emphasizes that the moral law actually allows us to live with freedom and joy, and that when we violate the moral law, we violate our own freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1739-1748. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 235: Human Freedom in Salvation (2024)2d8a0783-cae8-4336-ad19-6f600b3adac3Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Human Freedom in Salvation (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the reality of our human freedom in the economy of salvation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the right to freedom does not imply a right to say or do anything. Rather, it is the power to choose the “right.” He also emphasizes that the moral law actually allows us to live with freedom and joy, and that when we violate the moral law, we violate our own freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1739-1748. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the reality of our human freedom in the economy of salvation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the right to freedom does not imply a right to say or do anything. Rather, it is the power to choose the “right.” He also emphasizes that the moral law actually allows us to live with freedom and joy, and that when we violate the moral law, we violate our own freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1739-1748. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 235: Human Freedom in Salvation (2024)7bf1b435-1c59-4341-b4d6-1796eeee64feThu, 22 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Lying Prophets (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 235: Lying Prophets (2024)9661e869-2eea-4f96-8ae7-9b1677a8250aThu, 22 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Lying Prophets (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 235: Lying Prophets (2024)07d364eb-dab5-4d1b-a3af-1a4931323d84Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Lying Prophets (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 235: Lying Prophets (2024)769ac40d-a134-48f9-a69f-b23b28e54444Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Old TreeThe screen door creaked and slammed shut as Vivian came out and hopped onto the porch swing next to her father. Dad yawned. "What a day!" he said. "Things at work are changing faster than I can keep up with them." Vivian glanced up when her father mentioned change. "Anything interesting happen at school?" asked Dad."Actually…" Vivian paused as she gazed at a big gnarled moss-covered tree in their yard. "Remember when I told you Mr. Conners doesn't seem to believe in God?" Dad nodded. "Well, today he said truth is always changing. He said what was true for my parents or friends might not be true for me. He said that as people change, so does truth." Vivian sighed. "That kind of has me confused. It doesn't seem right to me."For a moment, Dad didn't answer, and Vivian wondered if he'd heard her. He pushed the swing a little higher with his foot and pointed to the old tree. "Look over there at the tree," he said. "Do you see what it's doing?"Vivian frowned. "No."He made the swing go higher still. "The whole tree is moving--all the way down to its roots!" He gave the swing another huge push. "Look at it go!"Vivian finally got what he meant. "Dad!" she exclaimed. "The tree isn't moving--we are!""Right," said Dad, "and truth is like that tree. To say that truth changes is like saying that tree is moving, even though it's been anchored in that spot since before you or I were born."He pushed the porch swing a bit higher and Vivian giggled. "In the Bible, Jesus calls Himself the truth," Dad continued. "He offers us a new way of living, a life overflowing with His love, truth, and grace.""I learned a verse at church that says Jesus never changes," said Vivian."That's right," said Dad. "Jesus--the truth--is always the same, and His words remain true forever. People's beliefs may go back and forth. Opinions may change. But truth never changes. God's Word is just as true today as it was thousands of years ago, and its truth applies to our lives now just as it did to people back then." Vivian looked at their burly tree. "I'll pray that God would help Mr. Connors understand the truth about Jesus too."–Dawn Yrene

The screen door creaked and slammed shut as Vivian came out and hopped onto the porch swing next to her father. Dad yawned. "What a day!" he said. "Things at work are changing faster than I can keep up with them." Vivian glanced up when her father mentioned change. "Anything interesting happen at school?" asked Dad."Actually…" Vivian paused as she gazed at a big gnarled moss-covered tree in their yard. "Remember when I told you Mr. Conners doesn't seem to believe in God?" Dad nodded. "Well, today he said truth is always changing. He said what was true for my parents or friends might not be true for me. He said that as people change, so does truth." Vivian sighed. "That kind of has me confused. It doesn't seem right to me."For a moment, Dad didn't answer, and Vivian wondered if he'd heard her. He pushed the swing a little higher with his foot and pointed to the old tree. "Look over there at the tree," he said. "Do you see what it's doing?"Vivian frowned. "No."He made the swing go higher still. "The whole tree is moving--all the way down to its roots!" He gave the swing another huge push. "Look at it go!"Vivian finally got what he meant. "Dad!" she exclaimed. "The tree isn't moving--we are!""Right," said Dad, "and truth is like that tree. To say that truth changes is like saying that tree is moving, even though it's been anchored in that spot since before you or I were born."He pushed the porch swing a bit higher and Vivian giggled. "In the Bible, Jesus calls Himself the truth," Dad continued. "He offers us a new way of living, a life overflowing with His love, truth, and grace.""I learned a verse at church that says Jesus never changes," said Vivian."That's right," said Dad. "Jesus--the truth--is always the same, and His words remain true forever. People's beliefs may go back and forth. Opinions may change. But truth never changes. God's Word is just as true today as it was thousands of years ago, and its truth applies to our lives now just as it did to people back then." Vivian looked at their burly tree. "I'll pray that God would help Mr. Connors understand the truth about Jesus too."–Dawn Yrene

The Old Treecb9f88ff-ee33-468e-9ef6-355bdc0ed83bThu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Old TreeThe screen door creaked and slammed shut as Vivian came out and hopped onto the porch swing next to her father. Dad yawned. "What a day!" he said. "Things at work are changing faster than I can keep up with them." Vivian glanced up when her father mentioned change. "Anything interesting happen at school?" asked Dad."Actually…" Vivian paused as she gazed at a big gnarled moss-covered tree in their yard. "Remember when I told you Mr. Conners doesn't seem to believe in God?" Dad nodded. "Well, today he said truth is always changing. He said what was true for my parents or friends might not be true for me. He said that as people change, so does truth." Vivian sighed. "That kind of has me confused. It doesn't seem right to me."For a moment, Dad didn't answer, and Vivian wondered if he'd heard her. He pushed the swing a little higher with his foot and pointed to the old tree. "Look over there at the tree," he said. "Do you see what it's doing?"Vivian frowned. "No."He made the swing go higher still. "The whole tree is moving--all the way down to its roots!" He gave the swing another huge push. "Look at it go!"Vivian finally got what he meant. "Dad!" she exclaimed. "The tree isn't moving--we are!""Right," said Dad, "and truth is like that tree. To say that truth changes is like saying that tree is moving, even though it's been anchored in that spot since before you or I were born."He pushed the porch swing a bit higher and Vivian giggled. "In the Bible, Jesus calls Himself the truth," Dad continued. "He offers us a new way of living, a life overflowing with His love, truth, and grace.""I learned a verse at church that says Jesus never changes," said Vivian."That's right," said Dad. "Jesus--the truth--is always the same, and His words remain true forever. People's beliefs may go back and forth. Opinions may change. But truth never changes. God's Word is just as true today as it was thousands of years ago, and its truth applies to our lives now just as it did to people back then." Vivian looked at their burly tree. "I'll pray that God would help Mr. Connors understand the truth about Jesus too."–Dawn Yrene

The screen door creaked and slammed shut as Vivian came out and hopped onto the porch swing next to her father. Dad yawned. "What a day!" he said. "Things at work are changing faster than I can keep up with them." Vivian glanced up when her father mentioned change. "Anything interesting happen at school?" asked Dad."Actually…" Vivian paused as she gazed at a big gnarled moss-covered tree in their yard. "Remember when I told you Mr. Conners doesn't seem to believe in God?" Dad nodded. "Well, today he said truth is always changing. He said what was true for my parents or friends might not be true for me. He said that as people change, so does truth." Vivian sighed. "That kind of has me confused. It doesn't seem right to me."For a moment, Dad didn't answer, and Vivian wondered if he'd heard her. He pushed the swing a little higher with his foot and pointed to the old tree. "Look over there at the tree," he said. "Do you see what it's doing?"Vivian frowned. "No."He made the swing go higher still. "The whole tree is moving--all the way down to its roots!" He gave the swing another huge push. "Look at it go!"Vivian finally got what he meant. "Dad!" she exclaimed. "The tree isn't moving--we are!""Right," said Dad, "and truth is like that tree. To say that truth changes is like saying that tree is moving, even though it's been anchored in that spot since before you or I were born."He pushed the porch swing a bit higher and Vivian giggled. "In the Bible, Jesus calls Himself the truth," Dad continued. "He offers us a new way of living, a life overflowing with His love, truth, and grace.""I learned a verse at church that says Jesus never changes," said Vivian."That's right," said Dad. "Jesus--the truth--is always the same, and His words remain true forever. People's beliefs may go back and forth. Opinions may change. But truth never changes. God's Word is just as true today as it was thousands of years ago, and its truth applies to our lives now just as it did to people back then." Vivian looked at their burly tree. "I'll pray that God would help Mr. Connors understand the truth about Jesus too."–Dawn Yrene

The Old Treeac90bbff-d555-419f-8385-63331d1f7ccaThu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Origin of An ExorcistFather Martins shares his first battle with the adversary.

Father Martins shares his first battle with the adversary.

fullThe Origin of An Exorcist95c0707d-8850-43c3-8905-af89a379f85eWed, 21 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#341: How can you not Believe!?--The Miracle of Lazarus Part 5John 11:45-57, John 12:39-41, &amp; Romans 1:21-23 In this episode, we continue our journey through the story of Lazarus, exploring the aftermath of this incredible miracle. While many believed in Jesus after witnessing Lazarus's resurrection, not everyone was convinced Jesus was the Messiah. Join us as we delve into the reactions of the Pharisees and the larger implications of this miraculous event. We will discuss how all christians, young or old have the wonderful mission of spreading God’s good word. We can pray for unbelievers to know Him and love them as He loves us.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 11:45-57, John 12:39-41, &amp; Romans 1:21-23 In this episode, we continue our journey through the story of Lazarus, exploring the aftermath of this incredible miracle. While many believed in Jesus after witnessing Lazarus's resurrection, not everyone was convinced Jesus was the Messiah. Join us as we delve into the reactions of the Pharisees and the larger implications of this miraculous event. We will discuss how all christians, young or old have the wonderful mission of spreading God’s good word. We can pray for unbelievers to know Him and love them as He loves us.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#341: How can you not Believe!?--The Miracle of Lazarus Part 5db8c2600-4f58-4e26-acfc-fe39e84d506bWed, 21 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000721https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2024) Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2024)19a3a190-4436-4b6a-b98f-b8d89801a447Wed, 21 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Freedom and Responsibility (2024) The Catechism gives us an overview of what it means for humans to have freedom, as well as some of the ramifications of that freedom. It introduces us to the countercultural notion that true freedom is to choose the good—the “freedom” to choose evil is merely the abuse of freedom. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand imputability and culpability because questions about intention, ignorance, and other social factors will be the hinges upon which swing the doors of sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1730-1738. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism gives us an overview of what it means for humans to have freedom, as well as some of the ramifications of that freedom. It introduces us to the countercultural notion that true freedom is to choose the good—the “freedom” to choose evil is merely the abuse of freedom. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand imputability and culpability because questions about intention, ignorance, and other social factors will be the hinges upon which swing the doors of sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1730-1738. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 234: Freedom and Responsibility (2024)8a6edb37-609f-4388-b596-20ec7ba8f140Wed, 21 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Freedom and Responsibility (2024) The Catechism gives us an overview of what it means for humans to have freedom, as well as some of the ramifications of that freedom. It introduces us to the countercultural notion that true freedom is to choose the good—the “freedom” to choose evil is merely the abuse of freedom. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand imputability and culpability because questions about intention, ignorance, and other social factors will be the hinges upon which swing the doors of sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1730-1738. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism gives us an overview of what it means for humans to have freedom, as well as some of the ramifications of that freedom. It introduces us to the countercultural notion that true freedom is to choose the good—the “freedom” to choose evil is merely the abuse of freedom. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand imputability and culpability because questions about intention, ignorance, and other social factors will be the hinges upon which swing the doors of sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1730-1738. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 234: Freedom and Responsibility (2024)5e21a92f-a590-4772-8308-6634320765e2Wed, 21 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2024) Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2024)8da08b78-e1e0-4c1a-99d0-7f81c596ec42Wed, 21 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2024) Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2024)b0d0609a-4d7f-473a-9dbb-556f5cb6fcc4Wed, 21 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2024) Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2024)9390634c-d40c-48c8-ab3f-0f77875a5e2bWed, 21 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Is So BigEmmett kneeled down at the side of his bed and prayed. "Dear Lord, please be with Mom and Dad, and Grandpa and Grandma. Amen." As he got into bed and his mom tucked him in, he had a perplexed look on his face."What's wrong, Emmett?" Mom asked. "Well, I was just thinking about it. How can God be with all of us at the same time? And if I had to choose who to pray for Him to be with, who would I want Him to be with more? Dad has to work on roofs all day and could easily fall and get hurt, and you have to drive in traffic all day and could easily get in a car accident." Mom smiled. "Emmett, you don't have to choose. God can be with all of us at the same time. He's omnipresent--that means He's everywhere at once." "I still don't get it," Emmett said. "How can God be in more than one place at the same time?" Mom walked over to Emmett's bedroom window and opened the curtain to reveal a beautiful night sky with a crescent moon shining. "Do you think Grandma and Grandpa can see this moon where they are in Florida tonight?" Mom asked. "Of course they can. The moon is so big that people from all over the world can see it at the same time," Emmett replied. Mom closed the curtain and walked back to Emmett's bed. "Emmett, it's the same with God. He is so big that He can help everyone all over the world at the same time. You don't have to choose who you want Him to be with more--He's more than capable of protecting everyone at the same time." Mom sat down on Emmett's bed. "God is also with those who trust in Jesus in a special way. Even though He's big enough to see and help everyone on earth, He's given Christians the Holy Spirit to live inside them so that we can have His peace and presence with us all the time--even if something bad were to happen to us. He's bigger than we can imagine, and He promises He'll always be with us."After Mom turned out the light, Emmett went to sleep thanking God for being so big.–Melissa Yeagle

Emmett kneeled down at the side of his bed and prayed. "Dear Lord, please be with Mom and Dad, and Grandpa and Grandma. Amen." As he got into bed and his mom tucked him in, he had a perplexed look on his face."What's wrong, Emmett?" Mom asked. "Well, I was just thinking about it. How can God be with all of us at the same time? And if I had to choose who to pray for Him to be with, who would I want Him to be with more? Dad has to work on roofs all day and could easily fall and get hurt, and you have to drive in traffic all day and could easily get in a car accident." Mom smiled. "Emmett, you don't have to choose. God can be with all of us at the same time. He's omnipresent--that means He's everywhere at once." "I still don't get it," Emmett said. "How can God be in more than one place at the same time?" Mom walked over to Emmett's bedroom window and opened the curtain to reveal a beautiful night sky with a crescent moon shining. "Do you think Grandma and Grandpa can see this moon where they are in Florida tonight?" Mom asked. "Of course they can. The moon is so big that people from all over the world can see it at the same time," Emmett replied. Mom closed the curtain and walked back to Emmett's bed. "Emmett, it's the same with God. He is so big that He can help everyone all over the world at the same time. You don't have to choose who you want Him to be with more--He's more than capable of protecting everyone at the same time." Mom sat down on Emmett's bed. "God is also with those who trust in Jesus in a special way. Even though He's big enough to see and help everyone on earth, He's given Christians the Holy Spirit to live inside them so that we can have His peace and presence with us all the time--even if something bad were to happen to us. He's bigger than we can imagine, and He promises He'll always be with us."After Mom turned out the light, Emmett went to sleep thanking God for being so big.–Melissa Yeagle

God Is So Big629fedd3-d62c-4653-a242-8989e21314aaWed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Is So BigEmmett kneeled down at the side of his bed and prayed. "Dear Lord, please be with Mom and Dad, and Grandpa and Grandma. Amen." As he got into bed and his mom tucked him in, he had a perplexed look on his face."What's wrong, Emmett?" Mom asked. "Well, I was just thinking about it. How can God be with all of us at the same time? And if I had to choose who to pray for Him to be with, who would I want Him to be with more? Dad has to work on roofs all day and could easily fall and get hurt, and you have to drive in traffic all day and could easily get in a car accident." Mom smiled. "Emmett, you don't have to choose. God can be with all of us at the same time. He's omnipresent--that means He's everywhere at once." "I still don't get it," Emmett said. "How can God be in more than one place at the same time?" Mom walked over to Emmett's bedroom window and opened the curtain to reveal a beautiful night sky with a crescent moon shining. "Do you think Grandma and Grandpa can see this moon where they are in Florida tonight?" Mom asked. "Of course they can. The moon is so big that people from all over the world can see it at the same time," Emmett replied. Mom closed the curtain and walked back to Emmett's bed. "Emmett, it's the same with God. He is so big that He can help everyone all over the world at the same time. You don't have to choose who you want Him to be with more--He's more than capable of protecting everyone at the same time." Mom sat down on Emmett's bed. "God is also with those who trust in Jesus in a special way. Even though He's big enough to see and help everyone on earth, He's given Christians the Holy Spirit to live inside them so that we can have His peace and presence with us all the time--even if something bad were to happen to us. He's bigger than we can imagine, and He promises He'll always be with us."After Mom turned out the light, Emmett went to sleep thanking God for being so big.–Melissa Yeagle

Emmett kneeled down at the side of his bed and prayed. "Dear Lord, please be with Mom and Dad, and Grandpa and Grandma. Amen." As he got into bed and his mom tucked him in, he had a perplexed look on his face."What's wrong, Emmett?" Mom asked. "Well, I was just thinking about it. How can God be with all of us at the same time? And if I had to choose who to pray for Him to be with, who would I want Him to be with more? Dad has to work on roofs all day and could easily fall and get hurt, and you have to drive in traffic all day and could easily get in a car accident." Mom smiled. "Emmett, you don't have to choose. God can be with all of us at the same time. He's omnipresent--that means He's everywhere at once." "I still don't get it," Emmett said. "How can God be in more than one place at the same time?" Mom walked over to Emmett's bedroom window and opened the curtain to reveal a beautiful night sky with a crescent moon shining. "Do you think Grandma and Grandpa can see this moon where they are in Florida tonight?" Mom asked. "Of course they can. The moon is so big that people from all over the world can see it at the same time," Emmett replied. Mom closed the curtain and walked back to Emmett's bed. "Emmett, it's the same with God. He is so big that He can help everyone all over the world at the same time. You don't have to choose who you want Him to be with more--He's more than capable of protecting everyone at the same time." Mom sat down on Emmett's bed. "God is also with those who trust in Jesus in a special way. Even though He's big enough to see and help everyone on earth, He's given Christians the Holy Spirit to live inside them so that we can have His peace and presence with us all the time--even if something bad were to happen to us. He's bigger than we can imagine, and He promises He'll always be with us."After Mom turned out the light, Emmett went to sleep thanking God for being so big.–Melissa Yeagle

God Is So Bigac53911b-ac87-4f1d-a092-c2497e9009c2Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHumility Part 3 - Indirect GoodsThe most dangerous part of Pride is how often it hides itself behind seemingly well intentioned lies. Being consulted is a good thing. Being preferred because you've worked hard is also a good thing. The desire of these, however, is not. This does not make sense right away. It's not obvious why this should be so. Join me in this episode as I discuss the danger of the desires to be consulted and preferred. These do not sound like bad things - and in fact are not. The danger is in the desire, but it's subtle. We intellectually know that the church's teachings are true, but they can be hard to understand! This is the third episode of a series, I strongly recommend not listening to them out of order. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

The most dangerous part of Pride is how often it hides itself behind seemingly well intentioned lies. Being consulted is a good thing. Being preferred because you've worked hard is also a good thing. The desire of these, however, is not. This does not make sense right away. It's not obvious why this should be so. Join me in this episode as I discuss the danger of the desires to be consulted and preferred. These do not sound like bad things - and in fact are not. The danger is in the desire, but it's subtle. We intellectually know that the church's teachings are true, but they can be hard to understand! This is the third episode of a series, I strongly recommend not listening to them out of order. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullHumility Part 3 - Indirect Goods307419cc-cd99-434d-bcd3-714687cf6602Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2024) Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2024)185317cd-ef7e-4917-88db-7b2cbcc7fa20Tue, 20 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: The Beatitudes (2024) “The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching,” the Catechism tells us. Jesus’ proclamation in Chapter 5 of the Gospel of Matthew purifies our hearts, sets a standard for earthly discernment, and directs our actions towards heaven. Fr. Mike invites us to choose God’s ways and forsake our own ways. Today’s readings and paragraphs 1716-1729. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching,” the Catechism tells us. Jesus’ proclamation in Chapter 5 of the Gospel of Matthew purifies our hearts, sets a standard for earthly discernment, and directs our actions towards heaven. Fr. Mike invites us to choose God’s ways and forsake our own ways. Today’s readings and paragraphs 1716-1729. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 233: The Beatitudes (2024)6917b013-04e8-4f8b-ac2e-8777de582120Tue, 20 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: The Beatitudes (2024) “The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching,” the Catechism tells us. Jesus’ proclamation in Chapter 5 of the Gospel of Matthew purifies our hearts, sets a standard for earthly discernment, and directs our actions towards heaven. Fr. Mike invites us to choose God’s ways and forsake our own ways. Today’s readings and paragraphs 1716-1729. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching,” the Catechism tells us. Jesus’ proclamation in Chapter 5 of the Gospel of Matthew purifies our hearts, sets a standard for earthly discernment, and directs our actions towards heaven. Fr. Mike invites us to choose God’s ways and forsake our own ways. Today’s readings and paragraphs 1716-1729. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 233: The Beatitudes (2024)d3fbfc1f-fd5d-48b4-a823-8c8562daf290Tue, 20 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2024) Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2024)a5d02367-95ca-4682-807d-3096e6a9d89fTue, 20 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2024) Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2024)89492179-523a-4952-bb99-2e3ca85910a3Tue, 20 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2024) Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2024)d5019f31-cb1c-4881-95ac-2f8acd5aeab6Tue, 20 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Magnet"I hate homework," groaned Rosa as she jabbed the sharp tip of her pencil at a long division problem.Sebastian lifted his nose out of his science book. "I don't mind doing science homework. These magnets are cool! Watch this." He took a nail and rubbed it across a magnet several times. Then he held the nail close to a pin. "See? It picked up the pin just like a real magnet!" "Wow!" exclaimed Rosa. "Why does it do that?""Some magnetism got rubbed off onto the nail," explained Sebastian."Can I try?" asked Rosa. She took the nail and held it over a paper clip, giggling as it sprang up toward the nail. Next, she took a clip from her hair and held the nail over that. This time, nothing happened."The nail loses its power to attract things quickly if it isn't rubbed against the magnet again," said Sebastian. "That's why it didn't pick up that clip. To keep it working, it has to be rubbed against the magnet over and over."Rosa returned the nail to her brother and went back to her math while he continued to tinker with the magnet. "This nail is just like a Christian," he said.Rosa gave him a confused look. "What are you talking about?""Well, look! This magnet is like God, and the nail is like us," said Sebastian. "When we get saved, God brings us close to Him." Sebastian illustrated by rubbing the nail against the magnet. "The nail gets power from the magnet, and we receive power from God to love others like Jesus and attract people to Him."Rosa nodded. "As we let the Holy Spirit's power guide us in how to live, people will see the love of God in our lives and want what we have--we'll be magnetic Christians. But if we focus on our own selfish desires instead of what God wants, then we're like a plain old nail again." She grinned at her brother. "Hey, you're pretty smart to think of that. I'm impressed!"Sebastian grinned too. "Good! Keep thinking like that. Even though my teacher at church used a magnet like this for an illustration in class last week, that doesn't mean I wouldn't have thought of it myself." He laughed as Rosa threw an eraser in his direction.–Ellen C. Orr

"I hate homework," groaned Rosa as she jabbed the sharp tip of her pencil at a long division problem.Sebastian lifted his nose out of his science book. "I don't mind doing science homework. These magnets are cool! Watch this." He took a nail and rubbed it across a magnet several times. Then he held the nail close to a pin. "See? It picked up the pin just like a real magnet!" "Wow!" exclaimed Rosa. "Why does it do that?""Some magnetism got rubbed off onto the nail," explained Sebastian."Can I try?" asked Rosa. She took the nail and held it over a paper clip, giggling as it sprang up toward the nail. Next, she took a clip from her hair and held the nail over that. This time, nothing happened."The nail loses its power to attract things quickly if it isn't rubbed against the magnet again," said Sebastian. "That's why it didn't pick up that clip. To keep it working, it has to be rubbed against the magnet over and over."Rosa returned the nail to her brother and went back to her math while he continued to tinker with the magnet. "This nail is just like a Christian," he said.Rosa gave him a confused look. "What are you talking about?""Well, look! This magnet is like God, and the nail is like us," said Sebastian. "When we get saved, God brings us close to Him." Sebastian illustrated by rubbing the nail against the magnet. "The nail gets power from the magnet, and we receive power from God to love others like Jesus and attract people to Him."Rosa nodded. "As we let the Holy Spirit's power guide us in how to live, people will see the love of God in our lives and want what we have--we'll be magnetic Christians. But if we focus on our own selfish desires instead of what God wants, then we're like a plain old nail again." She grinned at her brother. "Hey, you're pretty smart to think of that. I'm impressed!"Sebastian grinned too. "Good! Keep thinking like that. Even though my teacher at church used a magnet like this for an illustration in class last week, that doesn't mean I wouldn't have thought of it myself." He laughed as Rosa threw an eraser in his direction.–Ellen C. Orr

The Magnet4c2e60c1-92f6-43b6-abb4-ec4c1b6c2f91Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Magnet"I hate homework," groaned Rosa as she jabbed the sharp tip of her pencil at a long division problem.Sebastian lifted his nose out of his science book. "I don't mind doing science homework. These magnets are cool! Watch this." He took a nail and rubbed it across a magnet several times. Then he held the nail close to a pin. "See? It picked up the pin just like a real magnet!" "Wow!" exclaimed Rosa. "Why does it do that?""Some magnetism got rubbed off onto the nail," explained Sebastian."Can I try?" asked Rosa. She took the nail and held it over a paper clip, giggling as it sprang up toward the nail. Next, she took a clip from her hair and held the nail over that. This time, nothing happened."The nail loses its power to attract things quickly if it isn't rubbed against the magnet again," said Sebastian. "That's why it didn't pick up that clip. To keep it working, it has to be rubbed against the magnet over and over."Rosa returned the nail to her brother and went back to her math while he continued to tinker with the magnet. "This nail is just like a Christian," he said.Rosa gave him a confused look. "What are you talking about?""Well, look! This magnet is like God, and the nail is like us," said Sebastian. "When we get saved, God brings us close to Him." Sebastian illustrated by rubbing the nail against the magnet. "The nail gets power from the magnet, and we receive power from God to love others like Jesus and attract people to Him."Rosa nodded. "As we let the Holy Spirit's power guide us in how to live, people will see the love of God in our lives and want what we have--we'll be magnetic Christians. But if we focus on our own selfish desires instead of what God wants, then we're like a plain old nail again." She grinned at her brother. "Hey, you're pretty smart to think of that. I'm impressed!"Sebastian grinned too. "Good! Keep thinking like that. Even though my teacher at church used a magnet like this for an illustration in class last week, that doesn't mean I wouldn't have thought of it myself." He laughed as Rosa threw an eraser in his direction.–Ellen C. Orr

"I hate homework," groaned Rosa as she jabbed the sharp tip of her pencil at a long division problem.Sebastian lifted his nose out of his science book. "I don't mind doing science homework. These magnets are cool! Watch this." He took a nail and rubbed it across a magnet several times. Then he held the nail close to a pin. "See? It picked up the pin just like a real magnet!" "Wow!" exclaimed Rosa. "Why does it do that?""Some magnetism got rubbed off onto the nail," explained Sebastian."Can I try?" asked Rosa. She took the nail and held it over a paper clip, giggling as it sprang up toward the nail. Next, she took a clip from her hair and held the nail over that. This time, nothing happened."The nail loses its power to attract things quickly if it isn't rubbed against the magnet again," said Sebastian. "That's why it didn't pick up that clip. To keep it working, it has to be rubbed against the magnet over and over."Rosa returned the nail to her brother and went back to her math while he continued to tinker with the magnet. "This nail is just like a Christian," he said.Rosa gave him a confused look. "What are you talking about?""Well, look! This magnet is like God, and the nail is like us," said Sebastian. "When we get saved, God brings us close to Him." Sebastian illustrated by rubbing the nail against the magnet. "The nail gets power from the magnet, and we receive power from God to love others like Jesus and attract people to Him."Rosa nodded. "As we let the Holy Spirit's power guide us in how to live, people will see the love of God in our lives and want what we have--we'll be magnetic Christians. But if we focus on our own selfish desires instead of what God wants, then we're like a plain old nail again." She grinned at her brother. "Hey, you're pretty smart to think of that. I'm impressed!"Sebastian grinned too. "Good! Keep thinking like that. Even though my teacher at church used a magnet like this for an illustration in class last week, that doesn't mean I wouldn't have thought of it myself." He laughed as Rosa threw an eraser in his direction.–Ellen C. Orr

The Magnetcc41f367-0e0e-4e72-9c2f-47fe280e1dfcTue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 175: How To Build A ROUTINE You’ll ACTUALLY Stick To!: Navy Seal Jocko WillinkIn this moment, former Navy SEAL officer, Jocko Willink, discusses how to successfully build healthy habits and routines. Jocko is an expert in this area, having established a morning routine of waking up at either 4:30 or 4:45 a.m. every day. According to Jocko, there is no universal approach to establishing a new morning routine, and instead it is about finding what works best for you. While some people are early risers, others prefer to wake up later in the morning, and the best approach is to choose the routine that you can consistently maintain. The same principle applies to creating and sustaining an exercise routine, although Jocko recommends exercising in the morning to start your day in the right direction. Although Jocko has mastered consistency in his morning and exercise routine, he acknowledges that perfection isn’t the goal. Instead, you should embrace imperfection and focus on creating consistency and discipline in your life. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/8NrnDa9D5Lb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/JsHkcpdE5Lb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Jocko: https://www.instagram.com/jockowillink/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, former Navy SEAL officer, Jocko Willink, discusses how to successfully build healthy habits and routines. Jocko is an expert in this area, having established a morning routine of waking up at either 4:30 or 4:45 a.m. every day. According to Jocko, there is no universal approach to establishing a new morning routine, and instead it is about finding what works best for you. While some people are early risers, others prefer to wake up later in the morning, and the best approach is to choose the routine that you can consistently maintain. The same principle applies to creating and sustaining an exercise routine, although Jocko recommends exercising in the morning to start your day in the right direction. Although Jocko has mastered consistency in his morning and exercise routine, he acknowledges that perfection isn’t the goal. Instead, you should embrace imperfection and focus on creating consistency and discipline in your life. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/8NrnDa9D5Lb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/JsHkcpdE5Lb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Jocko: https://www.instagram.com/jockowillink/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 175: How To Build A ROUTINE You’ll ACTUALLY Stick To!: Navy Seal Jocko Willink68b38922-59f5-4f3b-9e50-938003a1ebd5Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:24:00 +0000529https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFormer Mafia Boss: "I Was Running The Biggest Scam In The World! $1.4 Million A Day!" - Michael FranzeseHe was made an offer he couldn't refuse. From medical student to the most profitable mobster since Al Capone, this is the real story of the hidden mafia life. Michael Franzese is an American former mafia member who served as a caporegime in the Colombo crime family. He is the best-selling author of books such as, ‘Blood Covenant’ and ‘I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss’. In this conversation, Michael and Steven discuss topics such as, how Michael ran the world’s biggest scam, how his father got him into the mafia, the reason Michael left a life of crime, and his experience of 21 months and 7 days in solitary confinement. (00:00) Intro (02:25) Who is Michael Franzese? (04:27) Inside a Mafia Family (06:32) My Dad Was A Mafia UnderBoss (10:35) How the Mafia Family is Structured (12:10) The History of the Colombo Family (17:33) Mafia Family Wars (18:50) What Happens at a Mafia Sitdown? (20:51) How the Mafia Decides Who Lives and Who Dies (21:20) Franzese’s Dad In Prison (23:30) Joining the Mafia: How Michael Franzese Became a Made Man (30:34) My Dad Was Involved in 35 Murders (33:56) How Does The Mafia Kill People? (36:15) Is There Mafia Training? What It Takes to Join (39:49) Choosing The Mafia Over My Loved Ones (40:56) The Mafia’s Manipulation Tactics (43:15) Business Lessons from the Mafia (44:58) How I Made Millions with the Gas Station Scam (52:02) Swearing the Mafia Oath (53:43) Why I Joined the Mafia (55:18) Mafia Members: Killers vs Rule Followers (57:52) Do We All Have the Instinct to Kill? (59:51) How Seeing a Dead Body Changed My Life Forever (01:05:20) “He Had To Kill His Father” (01:09:31) The Moment My Dad Betrayed Me (01:14:25) Was All the Money Illegal? (01:15:33) How Mafia Life Helped My Business Success (01:16:56) When Does Everything Come Crashing Down? (01:21:51) How Easy Is It to Order a Murder in the Mafia (01:23:53) Money Rules in the Mafia (01:29:24) How the FBI Tracked My Bank Accounts (01:30:31) Where I Hid My Mafia Money (01:33:48) What It’s Really Like Behind Bars (01:35:55) “I Was Kept in Solitary Confinement” (01:38:24) How I Survived Solitary Confinement Without Losing My Mind (01:42:46) How Power Is Maintained in the Mob (01:44:36) My Dad Didn’t Stand Up for Me (01:49:10) Reconnecting with My Father After Betrayal (01:52:42) The Mafia Stories I Can’t Tell (01:54:31) What I Struggle with (01:55:51) What Do People Want To Know About You? (01:59:24) Micromanaging (02:03:08) The Last Guest Question (02:05:30) Michael Franzese’s Closing Message to the Audience Follow Michael:  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/iOcSgJkX4Lb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/dXbcRafX4Lb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/pRuoUtiX4Lb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/toKs7zS9cMb You can buy Michael’s book, ‘I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/JDOamnFm5Lb  You can learn more about Franzese Wines, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/HaBZW6W9cMb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was made an offer he couldn't refuse. From medical student to the most profitable mobster since Al Capone, this is the real story of the hidden mafia life. Michael Franzese is an American former mafia member who served as a caporegime in the Colombo crime family. He is the best-selling author of books such as, ‘Blood Covenant’ and ‘I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse: Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss’. In this conversation, Michael and Steven discuss topics such as, how Michael ran the world’s biggest scam, how his father got him into the mafia, the reason Michael left a life of crime, and his experience of 21 months and 7 days in solitary confinement. (00:00) Intro (02:25) Who is Michael Franzese? (04:27) Inside a Mafia Family (06:32) My Dad Was A Mafia UnderBoss (10:35) How the Mafia Family is Structured (12:10) The History of the Colombo Family (17:33) Mafia Family Wars (18:50) What Happens at a Mafia Sitdown? (20:51) How the Mafia Decides Who Lives and Who Dies (21:20) Franzese’s Dad In Prison (23:30) Joining the Mafia: How Michael Franzese Became a Made Man (30:34) My Dad Was Involved in 35 Murders (33:56) How Does The Mafia Kill People? (36:15) Is There Mafia Training? What It Takes to Join (39:49) Choosing The Mafia Over My Loved Ones (40:56) The Mafia’s Manipulation Tactics (43:15) Business Lessons from the Mafia (44:58) How I Made Millions with the Gas Station Scam (52:02) Swearing the Mafia Oath (53:43) Why I Joined the Mafia (55:18) Mafia Members: Killers vs Rule Followers (57:52) Do We All Have the Instinct to Kill? (59:51) How Seeing a Dead Body Changed My Life Forever (01:05:20) “He Had To Kill His Father” (01:09:31) The Moment My Dad Betrayed Me (01:14:25) Was All the Money Illegal? (01:15:33) How Mafia Life Helped My Business Success (01:16:56) When Does Everything Come Crashing Down? (01:21:51) How Easy Is It to Order a Murder in the Mafia (01:23:53) Money Rules in the Mafia (01:29:24) How the FBI Tracked My Bank Accounts (01:30:31) Where I Hid My Mafia Money (01:33:48) What It’s Really Like Behind Bars (01:35:55) “I Was Kept in Solitary Confinement” (01:38:24) How I Survived Solitary Confinement Without Losing My Mind (01:42:46) How Power Is Maintained in the Mob (01:44:36) My Dad Didn’t Stand Up for Me (01:49:10) Reconnecting with My Father After Betrayal (01:52:42) The Mafia Stories I Can’t Tell (01:54:31) What I Struggle with (01:55:51) What Do People Want To Know About You? (01:59:24) Micromanaging (02:03:08) The Last Guest Question (02:05:30) Michael Franzese’s Closing Message to the Audience Follow Michael:  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/iOcSgJkX4Lb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/dXbcRafX4Lb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/pRuoUtiX4Lb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/toKs7zS9cMb You can buy Michael’s book, ‘I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/JDOamnFm5Lb  You can learn more about Franzese Wines, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/HaBZW6W9cMb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFormer Mafia Boss: "I Was Running The Biggest Scam In The World! $1.4 Million A Day!" - Michael Franzese2107b3e7-5461-4407-a631-fdea9ebadea7Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +00007871https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2024)31d34ffd-7237-495d-9c4a-ca45e8b82943Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Man Is Made in the Image of God (2024) We enter a new chapter examining the dignity of the human person, and Article 1 shows us that we have dignity because we are made in the image and likeness of God. We preserve that dignity when we exercise virtue and charity, and we do violence to it when we commit sin and evil acts. Fr. Mike hones in on the bold statement that we as humans are “the only creature on earth that God has willed for its own sake.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1699-1715. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We enter a new chapter examining the dignity of the human person, and Article 1 shows us that we have dignity because we are made in the image and likeness of God. We preserve that dignity when we exercise virtue and charity, and we do violence to it when we commit sin and evil acts. Fr. Mike hones in on the bold statement that we as humans are “the only creature on earth that God has willed for its own sake.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1699-1715. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 232: Man Is Made in the Image of God (2024)4f938d6c-1a3a-4995-a2df-45950870bd76Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Man Is Made in the Image of God (2024) We enter a new chapter examining the dignity of the human person, and Article 1 shows us that we have dignity because we are made in the image and likeness of God. We preserve that dignity when we exercise virtue and charity, and we do violence to it when we commit sin and evil acts. Fr. Mike hones in on the bold statement that we as humans are “the only creature on earth that God has willed for its own sake.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1699-1715. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We enter a new chapter examining the dignity of the human person, and Article 1 shows us that we have dignity because we are made in the image and likeness of God. We preserve that dignity when we exercise virtue and charity, and we do violence to it when we commit sin and evil acts. Fr. Mike hones in on the bold statement that we as humans are “the only creature on earth that God has willed for its own sake.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1699-1715. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 232: Man Is Made in the Image of God (2024)5fda970e-2545-4394-bc83-0d4833d9a219Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2024)a502b7c4-6493-4e46-a9dc-1db1cec53963Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2024)30e5f41a-14ab-4aff-a37f-56fc03e947c3Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2024)f7c35c20-55f5-4a65-b4d0-ca6ae4b907f5Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe ClimbSienna grunted as her foot caught a root in the path. She squinted ahead of her, hoping to see where the path led, but all she could see were trees. She sighed and kicked at a stone. She knew Dad was hoping this mountain hike would take her mind off Kaia, but it wasn't working. As Sienna made her way up a steep point in the path, her foot slipped and she fell, skinning her knee. Dad rushed over and pulled the first aid kit from his bag. As he bandaged her knee, Sienna started to cry. "I want to go home!" she sobbed. "I know we're just doing this to forget about Kaia."Dad helped her to her feet. "Trust me, Sienna, we're almost there. It'll be worth it, I promise."Sienna wiped her eyes and nodded. She made her way up the hill, her knee stinging. As she crested the top, she saw a rocky ledge, and beyond that, open sky. They walked over to the ledge in silence, and the sight took Sienna's breath away. Below them, trees stretched out in every direction. "Wow," said Sienna. "Look at how high we are!"Dad nodded. "We've come a long way. We never would have gotten a view like this from the ground." He eased his pack off his shoulders. "I didn't bring you up here to forget about Kaia--I just wanted to give you a new perspective. Remember how you trusted me when I told you that the hard hike would be worth it?" Sienna nodded. "Well, God has a mountaintop view of our lives," said Dad."Meaning He sees things differently than us," Sienna said. Dad nodded. "Trusting God doesn't mean we ignore the hard things in life. We don't know why your best friend got cancer, and we don't know what's going to happen because of it. But God does, and He promises to be with us in every situation. He loves us so much that Jesus died for us, and He gives us strength when it feels like we can't go on." He squeezed Sienna's shoulder. "I know you're worried about Kaia, but remember that while you can only see one small part of her life, God can see the whole thing. He loves her and can use even this tough situation to show her--and you--how good He is."–Courtney Lasater

Sienna grunted as her foot caught a root in the path. She squinted ahead of her, hoping to see where the path led, but all she could see were trees. She sighed and kicked at a stone. She knew Dad was hoping this mountain hike would take her mind off Kaia, but it wasn't working. As Sienna made her way up a steep point in the path, her foot slipped and she fell, skinning her knee. Dad rushed over and pulled the first aid kit from his bag. As he bandaged her knee, Sienna started to cry. "I want to go home!" she sobbed. "I know we're just doing this to forget about Kaia."Dad helped her to her feet. "Trust me, Sienna, we're almost there. It'll be worth it, I promise."Sienna wiped her eyes and nodded. She made her way up the hill, her knee stinging. As she crested the top, she saw a rocky ledge, and beyond that, open sky. They walked over to the ledge in silence, and the sight took Sienna's breath away. Below them, trees stretched out in every direction. "Wow," said Sienna. "Look at how high we are!"Dad nodded. "We've come a long way. We never would have gotten a view like this from the ground." He eased his pack off his shoulders. "I didn't bring you up here to forget about Kaia--I just wanted to give you a new perspective. Remember how you trusted me when I told you that the hard hike would be worth it?" Sienna nodded. "Well, God has a mountaintop view of our lives," said Dad."Meaning He sees things differently than us," Sienna said. Dad nodded. "Trusting God doesn't mean we ignore the hard things in life. We don't know why your best friend got cancer, and we don't know what's going to happen because of it. But God does, and He promises to be with us in every situation. He loves us so much that Jesus died for us, and He gives us strength when it feels like we can't go on." He squeezed Sienna's shoulder. "I know you're worried about Kaia, but remember that while you can only see one small part of her life, God can see the whole thing. He loves her and can use even this tough situation to show her--and you--how good He is."–Courtney Lasater

The Climbce64aa9f-3148-4159-9ad6-ee62d4fdd7adMon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe ClimbSienna grunted as her foot caught a root in the path. She squinted ahead of her, hoping to see where the path led, but all she could see were trees. She sighed and kicked at a stone. She knew Dad was hoping this mountain hike would take her mind off Kaia, but it wasn't working. As Sienna made her way up a steep point in the path, her foot slipped and she fell, skinning her knee. Dad rushed over and pulled the first aid kit from his bag. As he bandaged her knee, Sienna started to cry. "I want to go home!" she sobbed. "I know we're just doing this to forget about Kaia."Dad helped her to her feet. "Trust me, Sienna, we're almost there. It'll be worth it, I promise."Sienna wiped her eyes and nodded. She made her way up the hill, her knee stinging. As she crested the top, she saw a rocky ledge, and beyond that, open sky. They walked over to the ledge in silence, and the sight took Sienna's breath away. Below them, trees stretched out in every direction. "Wow," said Sienna. "Look at how high we are!"Dad nodded. "We've come a long way. We never would have gotten a view like this from the ground." He eased his pack off his shoulders. "I didn't bring you up here to forget about Kaia--I just wanted to give you a new perspective. Remember how you trusted me when I told you that the hard hike would be worth it?" Sienna nodded. "Well, God has a mountaintop view of our lives," said Dad."Meaning He sees things differently than us," Sienna said. Dad nodded. "Trusting God doesn't mean we ignore the hard things in life. We don't know why your best friend got cancer, and we don't know what's going to happen because of it. But God does, and He promises to be with us in every situation. He loves us so much that Jesus died for us, and He gives us strength when it feels like we can't go on." He squeezed Sienna's shoulder. "I know you're worried about Kaia, but remember that while you can only see one small part of her life, God can see the whole thing. He loves her and can use even this tough situation to show her--and you--how good He is."–Courtney Lasater

Sienna grunted as her foot caught a root in the path. She squinted ahead of her, hoping to see where the path led, but all she could see were trees. She sighed and kicked at a stone. She knew Dad was hoping this mountain hike would take her mind off Kaia, but it wasn't working. As Sienna made her way up a steep point in the path, her foot slipped and she fell, skinning her knee. Dad rushed over and pulled the first aid kit from his bag. As he bandaged her knee, Sienna started to cry. "I want to go home!" she sobbed. "I know we're just doing this to forget about Kaia."Dad helped her to her feet. "Trust me, Sienna, we're almost there. It'll be worth it, I promise."Sienna wiped her eyes and nodded. She made her way up the hill, her knee stinging. As she crested the top, she saw a rocky ledge, and beyond that, open sky. They walked over to the ledge in silence, and the sight took Sienna's breath away. Below them, trees stretched out in every direction. "Wow," said Sienna. "Look at how high we are!"Dad nodded. "We've come a long way. We never would have gotten a view like this from the ground." He eased his pack off his shoulders. "I didn't bring you up here to forget about Kaia--I just wanted to give you a new perspective. Remember how you trusted me when I told you that the hard hike would be worth it?" Sienna nodded. "Well, God has a mountaintop view of our lives," said Dad."Meaning He sees things differently than us," Sienna said. Dad nodded. "Trusting God doesn't mean we ignore the hard things in life. We don't know why your best friend got cancer, and we don't know what's going to happen because of it. But God does, and He promises to be with us in every situation. He loves us so much that Jesus died for us, and He gives us strength when it feels like we can't go on." He squeezed Sienna's shoulder. "I know you're worried about Kaia, but remember that while you can only see one small part of her life, God can see the whole thing. He loves her and can use even this tough situation to show her--and you--how good He is."–Courtney Lasater

The Climbb3c12cf1-1783-4013-9d5a-6aa566a6ee7fMon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2024) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2024)9610fdaf-f48f-4625-98a8-aa834649b349Sun, 18 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: Our Calling (2024) As we step into Part Three of the Catechism on How We Live, we begin with an overview of our high calling as sons and daughters of God. Truly our “first and last point of reference” will always be “Jesus Christ himself, who is ‘the way, and the Truth, and the life.’” Fr. Mike identifies for us that when most people say, “I can’t accept what the Church teaches”, it’s rarely about dogma, like the Trinity or the divinity of Christ. More often than not, it’s about Christian morality, and that’s the journey we’re embarking on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1691-1698. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we step into Part Three of the Catechism on How We Live, we begin with an overview of our high calling as sons and daughters of God. Truly our “first and last point of reference” will always be “Jesus Christ himself, who is ‘the way, and the Truth, and the life.’” Fr. Mike identifies for us that when most people say, “I can’t accept what the Church teaches”, it’s rarely about dogma, like the Trinity or the divinity of Christ. More often than not, it’s about Christian morality, and that’s the journey we’re embarking on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1691-1698. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 231: Our Calling (2024)fb5ef6cd-185a-4cb5-9fe4-f9e5198ee5a0Sun, 18 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: Our Calling (2024) As we step into Part Three of the Catechism on How We Live, we begin with an overview of our high calling as sons and daughters of God. Truly our “first and last point of reference” will always be “Jesus Christ himself, who is ‘the way, and the Truth, and the life.’” Fr. Mike identifies for us that when most people say, “I can’t accept what the Church teaches”, it’s rarely about dogma, like the Trinity or the divinity of Christ. More often than not, it’s about Christian morality, and that’s the journey we’re embarking on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1691-1698. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we step into Part Three of the Catechism on How We Live, we begin with an overview of our high calling as sons and daughters of God. Truly our “first and last point of reference” will always be “Jesus Christ himself, who is ‘the way, and the Truth, and the life.’” Fr. Mike identifies for us that when most people say, “I can’t accept what the Church teaches”, it’s rarely about dogma, like the Trinity or the divinity of Christ. More often than not, it’s about Christian morality, and that’s the journey we’re embarking on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1691-1698. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 231: Our Calling (2024)5be4f5bb-d662-44a1-8340-98deea0935d7Sun, 18 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2024) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2024)19f8fef8-92de-46ea-9546-bca889f11ebdSun, 18 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2024) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2024)cd9f71d3-81ec-4176-bc9b-6d9bb200667cSun, 18 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2024) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2024)e5eaffc3-2cef-49b1-b30b-ac34cedc5250Sun, 18 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEndangered SoulsTheo carefully hung a poster on his bedroom wall. He stepped back to look at it. "EXTINCTION IS FOREVER! SAVE YOUR PLANET NOW!" it said, the large letters looming out at him. Then he ran down the stairs, two steps at a time."Whoa, Theo! Slow down! Where are you going, and what do you have in that box?" asked Dad."These are the calendars we're selling for our school project," replied Theo. "Each month has a picture of an endangered animal. The money we make is going to help with research on ways people can take better care of the earth. Lots of animals and plants are already extinct--they don't exist anymore. We want to keep that from happening to more." He opened the box. "How many do you want?" he asked eagerly."I'll take two," said Dad. He smiled. "I'm proud of you, Theo. It's important to take good care of the earth God has given us." Then he sighed. "Though it's too bad we often forget what's in the greatest danger of all.""What are you talking about?" asked Theo. "The rainforests?"Dad shook his head. "I wasn't thinking of animals or the environment. I was thinking of people's souls. Anyone who dies rejecting Jesus will experience something much worse than extinction--they'll face eternal punishment in hell. It's good to be concerned about saving the earth, but we should be even more concerned about saving people.""I never thought about that," said Theo. He frowned. "But I can't make people become Christians!""No," said Dad. "But think about your earth project, Theo--are you able to keep people from doing things that destroy the earth?""Well, no," said Theo. "But I can raise awareness about what's happening to the earth so they know about it. Then hopefully they'll decide to change.""Right," said Dad. "And that's what we need to do for people who don't know Jesus. We can't make them become Christians, but we can tell them what Jesus did for them, pray for them, and show them God's love through our actions. Then hopefully they'll decide they want to trust in Jesus too."–Linda E. Knight

Theo carefully hung a poster on his bedroom wall. He stepped back to look at it. "EXTINCTION IS FOREVER! SAVE YOUR PLANET NOW!" it said, the large letters looming out at him. Then he ran down the stairs, two steps at a time."Whoa, Theo! Slow down! Where are you going, and what do you have in that box?" asked Dad."These are the calendars we're selling for our school project," replied Theo. "Each month has a picture of an endangered animal. The money we make is going to help with research on ways people can take better care of the earth. Lots of animals and plants are already extinct--they don't exist anymore. We want to keep that from happening to more." He opened the box. "How many do you want?" he asked eagerly."I'll take two," said Dad. He smiled. "I'm proud of you, Theo. It's important to take good care of the earth God has given us." Then he sighed. "Though it's too bad we often forget what's in the greatest danger of all.""What are you talking about?" asked Theo. "The rainforests?"Dad shook his head. "I wasn't thinking of animals or the environment. I was thinking of people's souls. Anyone who dies rejecting Jesus will experience something much worse than extinction--they'll face eternal punishment in hell. It's good to be concerned about saving the earth, but we should be even more concerned about saving people.""I never thought about that," said Theo. He frowned. "But I can't make people become Christians!""No," said Dad. "But think about your earth project, Theo--are you able to keep people from doing things that destroy the earth?""Well, no," said Theo. "But I can raise awareness about what's happening to the earth so they know about it. Then hopefully they'll decide to change.""Right," said Dad. "And that's what we need to do for people who don't know Jesus. We can't make them become Christians, but we can tell them what Jesus did for them, pray for them, and show them God's love through our actions. Then hopefully they'll decide they want to trust in Jesus too."–Linda E. Knight

Endangered Souls7d947ba4-8182-4647-aad7-e760cf84aa00Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEndangered SoulsTheo carefully hung a poster on his bedroom wall. He stepped back to look at it. "EXTINCTION IS FOREVER! SAVE YOUR PLANET NOW!" it said, the large letters looming out at him. Then he ran down the stairs, two steps at a time."Whoa, Theo! Slow down! Where are you going, and what do you have in that box?" asked Dad."These are the calendars we're selling for our school project," replied Theo. "Each month has a picture of an endangered animal. The money we make is going to help with research on ways people can take better care of the earth. Lots of animals and plants are already extinct--they don't exist anymore. We want to keep that from happening to more." He opened the box. "How many do you want?" he asked eagerly."I'll take two," said Dad. He smiled. "I'm proud of you, Theo. It's important to take good care of the earth God has given us." Then he sighed. "Though it's too bad we often forget what's in the greatest danger of all.""What are you talking about?" asked Theo. "The rainforests?"Dad shook his head. "I wasn't thinking of animals or the environment. I was thinking of people's souls. Anyone who dies rejecting Jesus will experience something much worse than extinction--they'll face eternal punishment in hell. It's good to be concerned about saving the earth, but we should be even more concerned about saving people.""I never thought about that," said Theo. He frowned. "But I can't make people become Christians!""No," said Dad. "But think about your earth project, Theo--are you able to keep people from doing things that destroy the earth?""Well, no," said Theo. "But I can raise awareness about what's happening to the earth so they know about it. Then hopefully they'll decide to change.""Right," said Dad. "And that's what we need to do for people who don't know Jesus. We can't make them become Christians, but we can tell them what Jesus did for them, pray for them, and show them God's love through our actions. Then hopefully they'll decide they want to trust in Jesus too."–Linda E. Knight

Theo carefully hung a poster on his bedroom wall. He stepped back to look at it. "EXTINCTION IS FOREVER! SAVE YOUR PLANET NOW!" it said, the large letters looming out at him. Then he ran down the stairs, two steps at a time."Whoa, Theo! Slow down! Where are you going, and what do you have in that box?" asked Dad."These are the calendars we're selling for our school project," replied Theo. "Each month has a picture of an endangered animal. The money we make is going to help with research on ways people can take better care of the earth. Lots of animals and plants are already extinct--they don't exist anymore. We want to keep that from happening to more." He opened the box. "How many do you want?" he asked eagerly."I'll take two," said Dad. He smiled. "I'm proud of you, Theo. It's important to take good care of the earth God has given us." Then he sighed. "Though it's too bad we often forget what's in the greatest danger of all.""What are you talking about?" asked Theo. "The rainforests?"Dad shook his head. "I wasn't thinking of animals or the environment. I was thinking of people's souls. Anyone who dies rejecting Jesus will experience something much worse than extinction--they'll face eternal punishment in hell. It's good to be concerned about saving the earth, but we should be even more concerned about saving people.""I never thought about that," said Theo. He frowned. "But I can't make people become Christians!""No," said Dad. "But think about your earth project, Theo--are you able to keep people from doing things that destroy the earth?""Well, no," said Theo. "But I can raise awareness about what's happening to the earth so they know about it. Then hopefully they'll decide to change.""Right," said Dad. "And that's what we need to do for people who don't know Jesus. We can't make them become Christians, but we can tell them what Jesus did for them, pray for them, and show them God's love through our actions. Then hopefully they'll decide they want to trust in Jesus too."–Linda E. Knight

Endangered Souls60afdf42-23f7-4242-8706-9cb63ae2a4f1Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/18/24 Praise First...and Last Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Let praise go up first. There is something that every Christian can do at every moment and in every situation...that most of us forget to do. Or we fail to do it. God has called us to offer praise at all times. Mass Readings from August 18, 2024: Proverbs 9:1-6 Psalms 34:2-7Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58

Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Let praise go up first. There is something that every Christian can do at every moment and in every situation...that most of us forget to do. Or we fail to do it. God has called us to offer praise at all times. Mass Readings from August 18, 2024: Proverbs 9:1-6 Psalms 34:2-7Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58

full08/18/24 Praise First...and Lastcf43c2ba-a7db-4780-bc14-d4a43052835cSat, 17 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/18/24 Praise First...and Last Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Let praise go up first. There is something that every Christian can do at every moment and in every situation...that most of us forget to do. Or we fail to do it. God has called us to offer praise at all times. Mass Readings from August 18, 2024: Proverbs 9:1-6 Psalms 34:2-7Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58

Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Let praise go up first. There is something that every Christian can do at every moment and in every situation...that most of us forget to do. Or we fail to do it. God has called us to offer praise at all times. Mass Readings from August 18, 2024: Proverbs 9:1-6 Psalms 34:2-7Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58

full08/18/24 Praise First...and Lastb5a4a4af-9967-4131-9336-a6a048277823Sat, 17 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/18/24 Praise First...and Last Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Let praise go up first. There is something that every Christian can do at every moment and in every situation...that most of us forget to do. Or we fail to do it. God has called us to offer praise at all times. Mass Readings from August 18, 2024: Proverbs 9:1-6 Psalms 34:2-7Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58

Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Let praise go up first. There is something that every Christian can do at every moment and in every situation...that most of us forget to do. Or we fail to do it. God has called us to offer praise at all times. Mass Readings from August 18, 2024: Proverbs 9:1-6 Psalms 34:2-7Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58

full08/18/24 Praise First...and Last5a733649-d543-48b3-9471-ac5f8f9d0cb9Sat, 17 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: A New Heart (2024) Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 230: A New Heart (2024)f288944c-a594-42ae-ab12-652880ce08b5Sat, 17 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: How We Live (Part 3 Introduction with Dr. Mary Healy) (2024) The third part of the Catechism tells us how to live—how God has revealed that we are made to act toward him, toward each other, and toward ourselves. Fr. Mike and Dr. Mary Healy dive deep into moral theology, the state of our culture, and some of the stumbling blocks readers are bound to encounter in this part of the Catechism (as well as how to overcome them). This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The third part of the Catechism tells us how to live—how God has revealed that we are made to act toward him, toward each other, and toward ourselves. Fr. Mike and Dr. Mary Healy dive deep into moral theology, the state of our culture, and some of the stumbling blocks readers are bound to encounter in this part of the Catechism (as well as how to overcome them). This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 230: How We Live (Part 3 Introduction with Dr. Mary Healy) (2024)206a0881-ea49-4bf9-b199-3fe5545b7640Sat, 17 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: How We Live (Part 3 Introduction with Dr. Mary Healy) (2024) The third part of the Catechism tells us how to live—how God has revealed that we are made to act toward him, toward each other, and toward ourselves. Fr. Mike and Dr. Mary Healy dive deep into moral theology, the state of our culture, and some of the stumbling blocks readers are bound to encounter in this part of the Catechism (as well as how to overcome them). This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The third part of the Catechism tells us how to live—how God has revealed that we are made to act toward him, toward each other, and toward ourselves. Fr. Mike and Dr. Mary Healy dive deep into moral theology, the state of our culture, and some of the stumbling blocks readers are bound to encounter in this part of the Catechism (as well as how to overcome them). This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 230: How We Live (Part 3 Introduction with Dr. Mary Healy) (2024)4984a80e-8524-4707-abf9-91b7dceccc3aSat, 17 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: A New Heart (2024) Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 230: A New Heart (2024)ea8c4e67-91d5-4b8e-85eb-b9a22a72e134Sat, 17 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: A New Heart (2024) Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 230: A New Heart (2024)05c7831b-6306-41c1-9b5f-1bb63e47e851Sat, 17 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: A New Heart (2024) Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 230: A New Heart (2024)09bdf639-36ce-48a9-88a7-67c8a85058d1Sat, 17 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStill SadWilly found a chair at the back of the room and sank down onto it. He crossed his arms over his chest and sighed.He watched as people greeted one another, hugging and talking. His grandparents were up front, and everyone seemed to want to talk to them the most.Uncle Rob sat down beside him. "How are you doing, Willy?"Willy turned and looked at his uncle. His eyes were shiny. "I want to go home." He covered his mouth with a hand. "Is it bad to say that? I don't want to seem mean or immature, I just don't want to be here. I don't want another person to tell me Aunt Tricia is happier in heaven than she would be here."Uncle Rob nodded slowly. "I think most nine-year-old boys would rather be at home than at a gathering like this," he said. "And I understand what you're saying. We know that your aunt is happy with Jesus, but we also miss having her here with us. We wish she could have stuck around a little longer."Willy's eyes widened. His uncle knew what he was talking about and didn't think he was wrong for saying it. "I know heaven is a good place, but Aunt Tricia was happy here too."Uncle Rob rubbed the top of Willy's head. "Even though we know your aunt is happy with Jesus in heaven, it's okay to be sad. Death is a sad thing, and Jesus understands our need to mourn those we love. He cried when his friend Lazarus died, even though He knew that He was about to raise him from the dead. One day He will also raise Aunt Tricia and all Christians who have died from the dead, and we'll all live with Him forever and never be sad again! Until then, He promises to comfort us as we mourn and be with us when things are still sad."Uncle Rob got to his feet. "Let's go see if your parents are okay with us going outside for a bit. I think God wants to give us some comfort out in the fresh air."–Emily Acker

Willy found a chair at the back of the room and sank down onto it. He crossed his arms over his chest and sighed.He watched as people greeted one another, hugging and talking. His grandparents were up front, and everyone seemed to want to talk to them the most.Uncle Rob sat down beside him. "How are you doing, Willy?"Willy turned and looked at his uncle. His eyes were shiny. "I want to go home." He covered his mouth with a hand. "Is it bad to say that? I don't want to seem mean or immature, I just don't want to be here. I don't want another person to tell me Aunt Tricia is happier in heaven than she would be here."Uncle Rob nodded slowly. "I think most nine-year-old boys would rather be at home than at a gathering like this," he said. "And I understand what you're saying. We know that your aunt is happy with Jesus, but we also miss having her here with us. We wish she could have stuck around a little longer."Willy's eyes widened. His uncle knew what he was talking about and didn't think he was wrong for saying it. "I know heaven is a good place, but Aunt Tricia was happy here too."Uncle Rob rubbed the top of Willy's head. "Even though we know your aunt is happy with Jesus in heaven, it's okay to be sad. Death is a sad thing, and Jesus understands our need to mourn those we love. He cried when his friend Lazarus died, even though He knew that He was about to raise him from the dead. One day He will also raise Aunt Tricia and all Christians who have died from the dead, and we'll all live with Him forever and never be sad again! Until then, He promises to comfort us as we mourn and be with us when things are still sad."Uncle Rob got to his feet. "Let's go see if your parents are okay with us going outside for a bit. I think God wants to give us some comfort out in the fresh air."–Emily Acker

Still Sad0ae09323-47d0-4ca4-968c-9d9efd868e94Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStill SadWilly found a chair at the back of the room and sank down onto it. He crossed his arms over his chest and sighed.He watched as people greeted one another, hugging and talking. His grandparents were up front, and everyone seemed to want to talk to them the most.Uncle Rob sat down beside him. "How are you doing, Willy?"Willy turned and looked at his uncle. His eyes were shiny. "I want to go home." He covered his mouth with a hand. "Is it bad to say that? I don't want to seem mean or immature, I just don't want to be here. I don't want another person to tell me Aunt Tricia is happier in heaven than she would be here."Uncle Rob nodded slowly. "I think most nine-year-old boys would rather be at home than at a gathering like this," he said. "And I understand what you're saying. We know that your aunt is happy with Jesus, but we also miss having her here with us. We wish she could have stuck around a little longer."Willy's eyes widened. His uncle knew what he was talking about and didn't think he was wrong for saying it. "I know heaven is a good place, but Aunt Tricia was happy here too."Uncle Rob rubbed the top of Willy's head. "Even though we know your aunt is happy with Jesus in heaven, it's okay to be sad. Death is a sad thing, and Jesus understands our need to mourn those we love. He cried when his friend Lazarus died, even though He knew that He was about to raise him from the dead. One day He will also raise Aunt Tricia and all Christians who have died from the dead, and we'll all live with Him forever and never be sad again! Until then, He promises to comfort us as we mourn and be with us when things are still sad."Uncle Rob got to his feet. "Let's go see if your parents are okay with us going outside for a bit. I think God wants to give us some comfort out in the fresh air."–Emily Acker

Willy found a chair at the back of the room and sank down onto it. He crossed his arms over his chest and sighed.He watched as people greeted one another, hugging and talking. His grandparents were up front, and everyone seemed to want to talk to them the most.Uncle Rob sat down beside him. "How are you doing, Willy?"Willy turned and looked at his uncle. His eyes were shiny. "I want to go home." He covered his mouth with a hand. "Is it bad to say that? I don't want to seem mean or immature, I just don't want to be here. I don't want another person to tell me Aunt Tricia is happier in heaven than she would be here."Uncle Rob nodded slowly. "I think most nine-year-old boys would rather be at home than at a gathering like this," he said. "And I understand what you're saying. We know that your aunt is happy with Jesus, but we also miss having her here with us. We wish she could have stuck around a little longer."Willy's eyes widened. His uncle knew what he was talking about and didn't think he was wrong for saying it. "I know heaven is a good place, but Aunt Tricia was happy here too."Uncle Rob rubbed the top of Willy's head. "Even though we know your aunt is happy with Jesus in heaven, it's okay to be sad. Death is a sad thing, and Jesus understands our need to mourn those we love. He cried when his friend Lazarus died, even though He knew that He was about to raise him from the dead. One day He will also raise Aunt Tricia and all Christians who have died from the dead, and we'll all live with Him forever and never be sad again! Until then, He promises to comfort us as we mourn and be with us when things are still sad."Uncle Rob got to his feet. "Let's go see if your parents are okay with us going outside for a bit. I think God wants to give us some comfort out in the fresh air."–Emily Acker

Still Sadd8927b97-785b-4139-b921-dd0955fc3bb8Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOvercoming OCD | Girls Gone Biblehiiiiii ggbbbbbb:) this weeks episode hits close to home for both of us. we talk all things OCD. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder  is often portrayed in movies and media as a person who is a germaphobe or intensely organized. But in reality-- OCD is a mental disorder that can absolutely torment people and affect their ability to function in every day life. we cover intrusive thoughts and how to no longer let them rule you. we back it with Scripture to show you how to genuinely take your thoughts captive and make them obedient to Christ. we love you all more than you know. Jesus loves you more. you are safe in your mind and body. your mind belongs to Jesus. -Ang &amp; Ari WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hiiiiii ggbbbbbb:) this weeks episode hits close to home for both of us. we talk all things OCD. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder  is often portrayed in movies and media as a person who is a germaphobe or intensely organized. But in reality-- OCD is a mental disorder that can absolutely torment people and affect their ability to function in every day life. we cover intrusive thoughts and how to no longer let them rule you. we back it with Scripture to show you how to genuinely take your thoughts captive and make them obedient to Christ. we love you all more than you know. Jesus loves you more. you are safe in your mind and body. your mind belongs to Jesus. -Ang &amp; Ari WE ARE ON THE OFFICIAL GIRLS GONE BIBLE LIVE TOUR! www.girlsgonebible.com/tour for the first batch of cities we have locked in :) WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullOvercoming OCD | Girls Gone Biblee8375243-0465-4ffd-ba67-233a265bd9dfFri, 16 Aug 2024 17:22:10 +00004052https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS4 EP1. Lust, Sex, and Dating Before MarriageHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI and to the start of season FOUR !!! We are so happy to be back and are excited for all the ways the Lord is going to show up in these upcoming episodes. In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, talks about the importance of sharing Gospel truths, even when they might be convicting or tough to talk about. In scripture it reads that God bought us with a high price and therefore we are called to honor ourselves and our bodies before Him. "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own: you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI and to the start of season FOUR !!! We are so happy to be back and are excited for all the ways the Lord is going to show up in these upcoming episodes. In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, talks about the importance of sharing Gospel truths, even when they might be convicting or tough to talk about. In scripture it reads that God bought us with a high price and therefore we are called to honor ourselves and our bodies before Him. "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own: you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fullS4 EP1. Lust, Sex, and Dating Before Marriage28833110-eab6-4f1b-a8cb-09050ea65284Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +00003016https://216.73.216.191/allTagslust, sex, and dating before marriageHey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI and to the start of season FOUR !!! We are so happy to be back and are excited for all the ways the Lord is going to show up in these upcoming episodes. In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, talks about the importance of sharing Gospel truths, even when they might be convicting or tough to talk about. In scripture it reads that God bought us with a high price and therefore we are called to honor ourselves and our bodies before Him. "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own: you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI and to the start of season FOUR !!! We are so happy to be back and are excited for all the ways the Lord is going to show up in these upcoming episodes. In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, talks about the importance of sharing Gospel truths, even when they might be convicting or tough to talk about. In scripture it reads that God bought us with a high price and therefore we are called to honor ourselves and our bodies before Him. "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own: you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fulllust, sex, and dating before marriage79782dbe-3bc0-4bed-aba2-e8ec8c9979ebFri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2024) Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2024)2ef04177-338a-4d75-b79d-9064c518cecdFri, 16 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Christian Funerals (2024) In this final episode of Pillar 2, we learn about the Christian funeral rite. Fr. Mike explains how the new life begun in Baptism comes to greater fulfillment as the Christian passes over from this earthly life into the fullness of the Kingdom. The Church, who has sacramentally nourished her children throughout their earthly pilgrimage, upon their death commends them to the Father and places their bodies in the earth to await the resurrection in hope. Each funeral is to end with a farewell to the beloved dead, knowing that we still share communion in Christ and will reunite in our heavenly home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1680-1690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this final episode of Pillar 2, we learn about the Christian funeral rite. Fr. Mike explains how the new life begun in Baptism comes to greater fulfillment as the Christian passes over from this earthly life into the fullness of the Kingdom. The Church, who has sacramentally nourished her children throughout their earthly pilgrimage, upon their death commends them to the Father and places their bodies in the earth to await the resurrection in hope. Each funeral is to end with a farewell to the beloved dead, knowing that we still share communion in Christ and will reunite in our heavenly home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1680-1690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 229: Christian Funerals (2024)34a5e109-7e96-437e-a9e4-4fc7744f0be3Fri, 16 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Christian Funerals (2024) In this final episode of Pillar 2, we learn about the Christian funeral rite. Fr. Mike explains how the new life begun in Baptism comes to greater fulfillment as the Christian passes over from this earthly life into the fullness of the Kingdom. The Church, who has sacramentally nourished her children throughout their earthly pilgrimage, upon their death commends them to the Father and places their bodies in the earth to await the resurrection in hope. Each funeral is to end with a farewell to the beloved dead, knowing that we still share communion in Christ and will reunite in our heavenly home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1680-1690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this final episode of Pillar 2, we learn about the Christian funeral rite. Fr. Mike explains how the new life begun in Baptism comes to greater fulfillment as the Christian passes over from this earthly life into the fullness of the Kingdom. The Church, who has sacramentally nourished her children throughout their earthly pilgrimage, upon their death commends them to the Father and places their bodies in the earth to await the resurrection in hope. Each funeral is to end with a farewell to the beloved dead, knowing that we still share communion in Christ and will reunite in our heavenly home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1680-1690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 229: Christian Funerals (2024)9fa9afe2-5038-47ec-bc41-56c9f97b2734Fri, 16 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2024) Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2024)37dbe3ec-cd7f-4109-96ad-23ed7f4c89c7Fri, 16 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2024) Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2024)e00dab67-90ee-4081-9e11-f40cf8994eb3Fri, 16 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2024) Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2024)651f9f23-7abf-4e93-ad74-66701de08e5dFri, 16 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNew SchoolKelly fought hard to hold in the tears all day at school. When her mom picked her up afterward, they started leaking down her face.Mom touched her arm. "What's wrong, honey?""Everything," Kelly said."You'll adjust to your new school eventually," Mom said, leaning over to give her a hug. "It was just the first day."The worst first day ever, Kelly thought. She turned toward the window as she relived the past several hours, the tears continuing to flow. First, she'd nearly missed her first class because she couldn't find the room. Then she'd spilled the contents of her backpack and had to pick up her things while everyone watched and laughed at her. Then there was lunch--"You can talk to me." Mom's gentle voice broke her train of thoughts. "What happened?""Lunch was a mess," Kelly said. "I couldn't even find a table to sit at, so I just ended up eating in the corner by myself."Mom frowned. "I'm sorry, Kelly."Kelly sighed. "What if I never fit in?""You will." Mom squeezed her hand. "Did you pray and feel God with you today?"Kelly shook her head slowly, realizing she hadn't."God is always with you," Mom said. "Even when it feels like you're all alone, Jesus is there with you, offering you His peace and comfort. He understands what it's like not to fit in, and He'll help you through the hard days at your new school. He helped me through some hard days at my new job.""He did?" Kelly turned to her.Mom nodded. "I was struggling to find my place there. It's always hard when you don't know anyone yet. Plus, I couldn't even figure out the coffee maker!""Really?" Kelly knew how much her mom loved coffee."I prayed about everything, and today a nice older woman helped me figure out the coffee. I think I made a friend too." Mom smiled. "God will be with you and help you, honey. Don't give up on your new school yet.""I won't." Kelly took in a breath and wiped away her tears. "I'll pray about it and try again tomorrow."–Bethany Acker

Kelly fought hard to hold in the tears all day at school. When her mom picked her up afterward, they started leaking down her face.Mom touched her arm. "What's wrong, honey?""Everything," Kelly said."You'll adjust to your new school eventually," Mom said, leaning over to give her a hug. "It was just the first day."The worst first day ever, Kelly thought. She turned toward the window as she relived the past several hours, the tears continuing to flow. First, she'd nearly missed her first class because she couldn't find the room. Then she'd spilled the contents of her backpack and had to pick up her things while everyone watched and laughed at her. Then there was lunch--"You can talk to me." Mom's gentle voice broke her train of thoughts. "What happened?""Lunch was a mess," Kelly said. "I couldn't even find a table to sit at, so I just ended up eating in the corner by myself."Mom frowned. "I'm sorry, Kelly."Kelly sighed. "What if I never fit in?""You will." Mom squeezed her hand. "Did you pray and feel God with you today?"Kelly shook her head slowly, realizing she hadn't."God is always with you," Mom said. "Even when it feels like you're all alone, Jesus is there with you, offering you His peace and comfort. He understands what it's like not to fit in, and He'll help you through the hard days at your new school. He helped me through some hard days at my new job.""He did?" Kelly turned to her.Mom nodded. "I was struggling to find my place there. It's always hard when you don't know anyone yet. Plus, I couldn't even figure out the coffee maker!""Really?" Kelly knew how much her mom loved coffee."I prayed about everything, and today a nice older woman helped me figure out the coffee. I think I made a friend too." Mom smiled. "God will be with you and help you, honey. Don't give up on your new school yet.""I won't." Kelly took in a breath and wiped away her tears. "I'll pray about it and try again tomorrow."–Bethany Acker

New Schoolf04c4dc7-aee9-45e1-8722-7a0a5321e85fFri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNew SchoolKelly fought hard to hold in the tears all day at school. When her mom picked her up afterward, they started leaking down her face.Mom touched her arm. "What's wrong, honey?""Everything," Kelly said."You'll adjust to your new school eventually," Mom said, leaning over to give her a hug. "It was just the first day."The worst first day ever, Kelly thought. She turned toward the window as she relived the past several hours, the tears continuing to flow. First, she'd nearly missed her first class because she couldn't find the room. Then she'd spilled the contents of her backpack and had to pick up her things while everyone watched and laughed at her. Then there was lunch--"You can talk to me." Mom's gentle voice broke her train of thoughts. "What happened?""Lunch was a mess," Kelly said. "I couldn't even find a table to sit at, so I just ended up eating in the corner by myself."Mom frowned. "I'm sorry, Kelly."Kelly sighed. "What if I never fit in?""You will." Mom squeezed her hand. "Did you pray and feel God with you today?"Kelly shook her head slowly, realizing she hadn't."God is always with you," Mom said. "Even when it feels like you're all alone, Jesus is there with you, offering you His peace and comfort. He understands what it's like not to fit in, and He'll help you through the hard days at your new school. He helped me through some hard days at my new job.""He did?" Kelly turned to her.Mom nodded. "I was struggling to find my place there. It's always hard when you don't know anyone yet. Plus, I couldn't even figure out the coffee maker!""Really?" Kelly knew how much her mom loved coffee."I prayed about everything, and today a nice older woman helped me figure out the coffee. I think I made a friend too." Mom smiled. "God will be with you and help you, honey. Don't give up on your new school yet.""I won't." Kelly took in a breath and wiped away her tears. "I'll pray about it and try again tomorrow."–Bethany Acker

Kelly fought hard to hold in the tears all day at school. When her mom picked her up afterward, they started leaking down her face.Mom touched her arm. "What's wrong, honey?""Everything," Kelly said."You'll adjust to your new school eventually," Mom said, leaning over to give her a hug. "It was just the first day."The worst first day ever, Kelly thought. She turned toward the window as she relived the past several hours, the tears continuing to flow. First, she'd nearly missed her first class because she couldn't find the room. Then she'd spilled the contents of her backpack and had to pick up her things while everyone watched and laughed at her. Then there was lunch--"You can talk to me." Mom's gentle voice broke her train of thoughts. "What happened?""Lunch was a mess," Kelly said. "I couldn't even find a table to sit at, so I just ended up eating in the corner by myself."Mom frowned. "I'm sorry, Kelly."Kelly sighed. "What if I never fit in?""You will." Mom squeezed her hand. "Did you pray and feel God with you today?"Kelly shook her head slowly, realizing she hadn't."God is always with you," Mom said. "Even when it feels like you're all alone, Jesus is there with you, offering you His peace and comfort. He understands what it's like not to fit in, and He'll help you through the hard days at your new school. He helped me through some hard days at my new job.""He did?" Kelly turned to her.Mom nodded. "I was struggling to find my place there. It's always hard when you don't know anyone yet. Plus, I couldn't even figure out the coffee maker!""Really?" Kelly knew how much her mom loved coffee."I prayed about everything, and today a nice older woman helped me figure out the coffee. I think I made a friend too." Mom smiled. "God will be with you and help you, honey. Don't give up on your new school yet.""I won't." Kelly took in a breath and wiped away her tears. "I'll pray about it and try again tomorrow."–Bethany Acker

New School394ef908-d7f4-44c1-99b1-68b45ede53d5Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSt. Michael’s Lent Starts Today. Are You In? Do you feel the call to engage more deeply in the spiritual battle raging around you? Do you want to deepen your prayer life? This might be precisely what you need. St. Michael’s Lent is a 45-day journey of prayer and reflection inspired by St. Francis of Assisi that runs from August 15 through September 29. Men participating in this transformative practice experience a deepened faith in Jesus and serious growth in virtue. Today, Fr. Mike explains the essence of St. Michael’s Lent, emphasizing how it helps men prepare for future challenges, experience personal growth, and impact their communities. He debunks the myth that these practices are extreme or unreasonable and highlights their role in balancing personal development and service to others. Whether you join St. Michael’s Lent or support those who do through prayer, Fr. Mike encourages everyone to consider how these practices can enrich their lives. Fr. Mike Schmitz invites men to embark on this spiritual journey. Discover more about Exodus 90, which shares similar principles, at https://www.Exodus90.com.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you feel the call to engage more deeply in the spiritual battle raging around you? Do you want to deepen your prayer life? This might be precisely what you need. St. Michael’s Lent is a 45-day journey of prayer and reflection inspired by St. Francis of Assisi that runs from August 15 through September 29. Men participating in this transformative practice experience a deepened faith in Jesus and serious growth in virtue. Today, Fr. Mike explains the essence of St. Michael’s Lent, emphasizing how it helps men prepare for future challenges, experience personal growth, and impact their communities. He debunks the myth that these practices are extreme or unreasonable and highlights their role in balancing personal development and service to others. Whether you join St. Michael’s Lent or support those who do through prayer, Fr. Mike encourages everyone to consider how these practices can enrich their lives. Fr. Mike Schmitz invites men to embark on this spiritual journey. Discover more about Exodus 90, which shares similar principles, at https://www.Exodus90.com.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSt. Michael’s Lent Starts Today. Are You In?29030105-87e7-408f-9ec7-daad4e3cc06cThu, 15 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSt. Michael’s Lent Starts Today. Are You In? Do you feel the call to engage more deeply in the spiritual battle raging around you? Do you want to deepen your prayer life? This might be precisely what you need. St. Michael’s Lent is a 45-day journey of prayer and reflection inspired by St. Francis of Assisi that runs from August 15 through September 29. Men participating in this transformative practice experience a deepened faith in Jesus and serious growth in virtue. Today, Fr. Mike explains the essence of St. Michael’s Lent, emphasizing how it helps men prepare for future challenges, experience personal growth, and impact their communities. He debunks the myth that these practices are extreme or unreasonable and highlights their role in balancing personal development and service to others. Whether you join St. Michael’s Lent or support those who do through prayer, Fr. Mike encourages everyone to consider how these practices can enrich their lives. Fr. Mike Schmitz invites men to embark on this spiritual journey. Discover more about Exodus 90, which shares similar principles, at https://www.Exodus90.com.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you feel the call to engage more deeply in the spiritual battle raging around you? Do you want to deepen your prayer life? This might be precisely what you need. St. Michael’s Lent is a 45-day journey of prayer and reflection inspired by St. Francis of Assisi that runs from August 15 through September 29. Men participating in this transformative practice experience a deepened faith in Jesus and serious growth in virtue. Today, Fr. Mike explains the essence of St. Michael’s Lent, emphasizing how it helps men prepare for future challenges, experience personal growth, and impact their communities. He debunks the myth that these practices are extreme or unreasonable and highlights their role in balancing personal development and service to others. Whether you join St. Michael’s Lent or support those who do through prayer, Fr. Mike encourages everyone to consider how these practices can enrich their lives. Fr. Mike Schmitz invites men to embark on this spiritual journey. Discover more about Exodus 90, which shares similar principles, at https://www.Exodus90.com.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSt. Michael’s Lent Starts Today. Are You In?37a37c27-f2f8-488a-a4f0-0b795486bb85Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#880 - 1 Thessalonians 4 – Sex; The RaptureThis episode is part 4 of a study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Paul encourages the church to live a life that is pure, not like those around them and to have hope for the day that they will again see those who have died. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-thessalonians-4-sex-the-rapture/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 4 of a study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Paul encourages the church to live a life that is pure, not like those around them and to have hope for the day that they will again see those who have died. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-thessalonians-4-sex-the-rapture/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#880 - 1 Thessalonians 4 – Sex; The Rapture94a1cfef-e9f9-47ef-9277-37ccc66ed695Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000695https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/15/24 Assumed Into Heaven Homily from the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Body and soul in Heaven. The fact of the Assumption is the greatest reminder that all those who have died in Christ are meant to rise with Christ. All of us will get our bodies back and we will rise on the Last Day; some to the Resurrection of Glory and others to the Resurrection of Shame. Mass Readings from August 15, 2024: Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10 Psalms 45:10, 11, 12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

Homily from the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Body and soul in Heaven. The fact of the Assumption is the greatest reminder that all those who have died in Christ are meant to rise with Christ. All of us will get our bodies back and we will rise on the Last Day; some to the Resurrection of Glory and others to the Resurrection of Shame. Mass Readings from August 15, 2024: Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10 Psalms 45:10, 11, 12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

full08/15/24 Assumed Into Heavenaf7bf071-f8d2-4576-824f-4fea402a48f8Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/15/24 Assumed Into Heaven Homily from the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Body and soul in Heaven. The fact of the Assumption is the greatest reminder that all those who have died in Christ are meant to rise with Christ. All of us will get our bodies back and we will rise on the Last Day; some to the Resurrection of Glory and others to the Resurrection of Shame. Mass Readings from August 15, 2024: Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10 Psalms 45:10, 11, 12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

Homily from the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Body and soul in Heaven. The fact of the Assumption is the greatest reminder that all those who have died in Christ are meant to rise with Christ. All of us will get our bodies back and we will rise on the Last Day; some to the Resurrection of Glory and others to the Resurrection of Shame. Mass Readings from August 15, 2024: Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10 Psalms 45:10, 11, 12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

full08/15/24 Assumed Into Heaven2931ea9e-fa5b-4259-8022-d864fb601d37Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/15/24 Assumed Into Heaven Homily from the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Body and soul in Heaven. The fact of the Assumption is the greatest reminder that all those who have died in Christ are meant to rise with Christ. All of us will get our bodies back and we will rise on the Last Day; some to the Resurrection of Glory and others to the Resurrection of Shame. Mass Readings from August 15, 2024: Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10 Psalms 45:10, 11, 12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

Homily from the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Body and soul in Heaven. The fact of the Assumption is the greatest reminder that all those who have died in Christ are meant to rise with Christ. All of us will get our bodies back and we will rise on the Last Day; some to the Resurrection of Glory and others to the Resurrection of Shame. Mass Readings from August 15, 2024: Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10 Psalms 45:10, 11, 12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

full08/15/24 Assumed Into Heaven6ece0bbe-a547-4d6b-a31d-68f0a59d70c0Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsI Wish I Heard This 20 Years AgoJoin John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman as they sit down and unpack essential truths that men wish they had known in their youth. In this enlightening episode, our hosts share hard-earned wisdom and insights from their own experiences and those of great men who came before them. In this enlightening episode, our hosts share hard-earned wisdom and insights from their own experiences and those of great men who came before them. In this show we discuss; The true definition of manhood in light of our Catholic faith Why do men look back with regret What our wives truly need from us as Catholic husbands Podcast Sponsor: 🟠 Exodus 90 - Start Your 14 Day Free Trial Using This Link - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman INCREDIBLE DEVOTIONAL FOR MEN: LEAD by Devin Schadt - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/books/products/lead-daily-devotional 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 171 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Jason Craig joins CG+ to discuss the difference between discipleship and brotherhood and why brotherhood is what our world needs. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 15 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman as they sit down and unpack essential truths that men wish they had known in their youth. In this enlightening episode, our hosts share hard-earned wisdom and insights from their own experiences and those of great men who came before them. In this enlightening episode, our hosts share hard-earned wisdom and insights from their own experiences and those of great men who came before them. In this show we discuss; The true definition of manhood in light of our Catholic faith Why do men look back with regret What our wives truly need from us as Catholic husbands Podcast Sponsor: 🟠 Exodus 90 - Start Your 14 Day Free Trial Using This Link - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman INCREDIBLE DEVOTIONAL FOR MEN: LEAD by Devin Schadt - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/books/products/lead-daily-devotional 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 171 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Jason Craig joins CG+ to discuss the difference between discipleship and brotherhood and why brotherhood is what our world needs. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 15 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullI Wish I Heard This 20 Years Ago3daef49b-6585-4de8-85f8-ae6874520993Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +00003463https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHumility Part 2 - Direct GoodThis episode continues the Humility series where I am exploring the Litany of Humility. This is one of the most painful prayers to pray, and therefore probably pretty important. Pride is one of the greatest sins of our time - and perhaps always has been. As Christians, we are called to combat the pride in our own hearts in a powerful and unique way. Join me in this episode as I walk through what I call the "direct goods" that the litany asks Jesus to deliver us from. Why would this be good? What does this even mean? Why would I want to pray this? Join me in this episode to find out. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

This episode continues the Humility series where I am exploring the Litany of Humility. This is one of the most painful prayers to pray, and therefore probably pretty important. Pride is one of the greatest sins of our time - and perhaps always has been. As Christians, we are called to combat the pride in our own hearts in a powerful and unique way. Join me in this episode as I walk through what I call the "direct goods" that the litany asks Jesus to deliver us from. Why would this be good? What does this even mean? Why would I want to pray this? Join me in this episode to find out. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullHumility Part 2 - Direct Good354ea675-17cd-4696-9cd9-7e39e889fb75Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Professor Banned From Speaking Out: "We Need To Start Preparing! The Terrifying Lessons Of Covid We’re Ignoring!" - Bret WeinsteinAre humans an endangered species? Just what can we do to survive extinction level challenges such as the sun, AI, or a nuclear war?   Dr Bret Weinstein is an evolutionary biologist and former professor at Evergreen State College. He is the co-host of the podcast, ‘DarkHorse’, and the author of the book, ‘A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life’.   In this episode, Dr Bret and Steven discuss topics such as, the 5 existential threats of AI, the 2 best ways to prepare for nuclear war, how pornography is impacting sex and relationships, and the dangers of AI sex robots.  (00:00) Intro (02:27) Why Humanity Will Be Extinguished (04:39) Bret's Top Existential Concern for Our Planet (08:04) Solar Flares and Their Potential Impact (11:36) Understanding EMP Effects & The Catastrophic Effects (13:48) The Earth's Magnetic Poles Are Switching! (17:01) The Inversion of Earth's Poles: Is Humanity Prepared? (18:57) What Does Anthropogenic Mean? (21:16) The Two Major Disaster Scenarios (28:11) How to Prepare for Global Catastrophes (35:57) Should You Become a ‘Prepper’? (42:31) Is Society on the Brink of Collapse? (51:33) Are Institutions Woke or Not? (52:36) The Evergreen College Incident: What Really Happened (01:04:47) The Decline of Mainstream Media (01:12:46) We SHOULD Be Worried About AI (01:16:50) Are Governments Ignoring AI's True Impact on the Planet? (01:20:31) The Critical Role of Language in Human Survival and Evolution (01:28:22) How AI Will Transform Human Communication Forever (01:30:19) Why Regulating AI Might Be the Worst Idea Ever (01:32:14) Brain Chips: Are We Turning Into Cyborgs? (01:36:23) AI Is Coming for Your Job: What You Need to Know (01:39:11) The Safest Careers in an AI-Dominated Future (01:45:02) Universal Basic Income: Hidden Consequences You Should Know (01:52:48) The Failures of COVID-19 (01:56:50) What Is Gain-of-Function Research (01:58:59) What Really Happened in Wuhan: The Untold Story (02:00:54) Anthony Fauci's Involvement in COVID Origins (02:05:58) How We Should Have Handled COVID-19 Differently (02:12:53) Why Lockdowns Might Not Work in the Next Pandemic (02:16:23) Life-Changing Advice for a Happier, Healthier You (02:23:35) The Hidden Dangers of Pornography (02:32:38) What Parents Are Getting Wrong (02:38:52) The Guest's Final Question Follow Bret:   Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/JZohvE3l3Lb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/MEipWL5l3Lb  You can buy Dr Bret’s book,  ‘A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/3ZxP1inm3Lb  Learn more about the books mentioned, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/GhxoDcro3Lb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/doac - discount + 4 extra months for free on your 2-year plan PerfectTed: https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DIARY40 with an exclusive code DIARY40 for 40% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are humans an endangered species? Just what can we do to survive extinction level challenges such as the sun, AI, or a nuclear war?   Dr Bret Weinstein is an evolutionary biologist and former professor at Evergreen State College. He is the co-host of the podcast, ‘DarkHorse’, and the author of the book, ‘A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life’.   In this episode, Dr Bret and Steven discuss topics such as, the 5 existential threats of AI, the 2 best ways to prepare for nuclear war, how pornography is impacting sex and relationships, and the dangers of AI sex robots.  (00:00) Intro (02:27) Why Humanity Will Be Extinguished (04:39) Bret's Top Existential Concern for Our Planet (08:04) Solar Flares and Their Potential Impact (11:36) Understanding EMP Effects & The Catastrophic Effects (13:48) The Earth's Magnetic Poles Are Switching! (17:01) The Inversion of Earth's Poles: Is Humanity Prepared? (18:57) What Does Anthropogenic Mean? (21:16) The Two Major Disaster Scenarios (28:11) How to Prepare for Global Catastrophes (35:57) Should You Become a ‘Prepper’? (42:31) Is Society on the Brink of Collapse? (51:33) Are Institutions Woke or Not? (52:36) The Evergreen College Incident: What Really Happened (01:04:47) The Decline of Mainstream Media (01:12:46) We SHOULD Be Worried About AI (01:16:50) Are Governments Ignoring AI's True Impact on the Planet? (01:20:31) The Critical Role of Language in Human Survival and Evolution (01:28:22) How AI Will Transform Human Communication Forever (01:30:19) Why Regulating AI Might Be the Worst Idea Ever (01:32:14) Brain Chips: Are We Turning Into Cyborgs? (01:36:23) AI Is Coming for Your Job: What You Need to Know (01:39:11) The Safest Careers in an AI-Dominated Future (01:45:02) Universal Basic Income: Hidden Consequences You Should Know (01:52:48) The Failures of COVID-19 (01:56:50) What Is Gain-of-Function Research (01:58:59) What Really Happened in Wuhan: The Untold Story (02:00:54) Anthony Fauci's Involvement in COVID Origins (02:05:58) How We Should Have Handled COVID-19 Differently (02:12:53) Why Lockdowns Might Not Work in the Next Pandemic (02:16:23) Life-Changing Advice for a Happier, Healthier You (02:23:35) The Hidden Dangers of Pornography (02:32:38) What Parents Are Getting Wrong (02:38:52) The Guest's Final Question Follow Bret:   Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/JZohvE3l3Lb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/MEipWL5l3Lb  You can buy Dr Bret’s book,  ‘A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/3ZxP1inm3Lb  Learn more about the books mentioned, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/GhxoDcro3Lb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/doac - discount + 4 extra months for free on your 2-year plan PerfectTed: https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DIARY40 with an exclusive code DIARY40 for 40% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Professor Banned From Speaking Out: "We Need To Start Preparing! The Terrifying Lessons Of Covid We’re Ignoring!" - Bret Weinstein1d80716d-1167-48ba-85d4-013516572184Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +000010381https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2024) Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2024)9a585ae7-685c-4dd1-9592-4a5f57ada0b4Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: Blessings, Sacramentals and Popular Piety (2024) Sacramentals are sacred signs that resemble the sacraments. Blessings of people, places, and objects are foremost among the various sacramentals found in the life of the Church. Among these blessings are those of exorcism, in both its simple and solemn form. Fr. Mike notes that sacramentals and the many forms of popular piety, such as the Rosary, are noble expressions of faith that prepare us to participate in the Liturgy but can never replace the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1667-1679. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Sacramentals are sacred signs that resemble the sacraments. Blessings of people, places, and objects are foremost among the various sacramentals found in the life of the Church. Among these blessings are those of exorcism, in both its simple and solemn form. Fr. Mike notes that sacramentals and the many forms of popular piety, such as the Rosary, are noble expressions of faith that prepare us to participate in the Liturgy but can never replace the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1667-1679. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 228: Blessings, Sacramentals and Popular Piety (2024)ffa2f051-9922-468c-af54-393b0586f1c0Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: Blessings, Sacramentals and Popular Piety (2024) Sacramentals are sacred signs that resemble the sacraments. Blessings of people, places, and objects are foremost among the various sacramentals found in the life of the Church. Among these blessings are those of exorcism, in both its simple and solemn form. Fr. Mike notes that sacramentals and the many forms of popular piety, such as the Rosary, are noble expressions of faith that prepare us to participate in the Liturgy but can never replace the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1667-1679. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Sacramentals are sacred signs that resemble the sacraments. Blessings of people, places, and objects are foremost among the various sacramentals found in the life of the Church. Among these blessings are those of exorcism, in both its simple and solemn form. Fr. Mike notes that sacramentals and the many forms of popular piety, such as the Rosary, are noble expressions of faith that prepare us to participate in the Liturgy but can never replace the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1667-1679. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 228: Blessings, Sacramentals and Popular Piety (2024)6e1a032c-c7f8-4cd1-9758-8e56e5fe105aThu, 15 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2024) Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2024)e59711d1-de6c-4aeb-9b00-32615c87398dThu, 15 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2024) Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2024)35a45aa4-6e21-4f63-b6f9-fce52fb11c1dThu, 15 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2024) Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2024)d069b5dd-a8aa-46c2-b6b4-4ecef9d1fa47Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSuper-Fast"The art competition is tomorrow, so make sure you finish your pots today," Miss Boone told the class. "Your final step is sealant, but don't forget--" "What do you think of my pot, Miss Boone?" Alex raised his pot above his head."You've done a fantastic job, Alex, but you interrupted me while I was speaking. Now, as I was saying, you must wait for the paint to dry completely or the sealant will ruin your design. Please be patient.""You'll probably win a ribbon, Alex," said Miguel, Alex's best friend. Alex reached for the sealant. "I'll be the first one done too! Watch!" "Alex, wait!" Miguel pointed to the paint. "It's still wet. Remember what Miss Boone said? Be patient or you'll ruin the design on your pot." "I've waited long enough." Alex painted on sealant super-fast and put his project on the counter. "I win!" he shouted. Before the competition, Alex stood outside the library where the artwork was displayed. "Is it time?" he asked when he saw Miss Boone coming to unlock the door. "Can I go in? I want to go in first!" Once the doors were opened, Alex hurried in without noticing anyone else's artwork. "Where's mine?" he asked."Look up there, Alex." Miss Boone pointed to the table displaying pots with ribbons draped over them. Alex sprinted over. "I don't see it! Where's my pot, Miss Boone?" Miss Boone pointed again, and Alex shook his head. "That's not mine." Then he looked more closely and gasped. "The sealant! It ruined my design!"Miguel walked over and laughed when he saw Alex's pot. "You need to be more patient, Alex. That sealant made your pot look weird!"Alex sighed. His parents and Sunday school teacher were always telling him to be patient too, because Jesus was patient and always thought of others instead of only thinking of Himself. I'm sorry, Lord, he prayed silently. Please help me slow down and think of others. You're always patient with me, and I know you can help me be patient too.Miguel nudged him, "Hey, look--you got a ribbon for 'Most Unique!'"Before the awards ceremony, Miss Boone asked each ribbon winner if they had a title for their artwork. "I do, Miss Boone," said Alex. "I'm calling mine 'Patience.'"–Kelly Carlson

"The art competition is tomorrow, so make sure you finish your pots today," Miss Boone told the class. "Your final step is sealant, but don't forget--" "What do you think of my pot, Miss Boone?" Alex raised his pot above his head."You've done a fantastic job, Alex, but you interrupted me while I was speaking. Now, as I was saying, you must wait for the paint to dry completely or the sealant will ruin your design. Please be patient.""You'll probably win a ribbon, Alex," said Miguel, Alex's best friend. Alex reached for the sealant. "I'll be the first one done too! Watch!" "Alex, wait!" Miguel pointed to the paint. "It's still wet. Remember what Miss Boone said? Be patient or you'll ruin the design on your pot." "I've waited long enough." Alex painted on sealant super-fast and put his project on the counter. "I win!" he shouted. Before the competition, Alex stood outside the library where the artwork was displayed. "Is it time?" he asked when he saw Miss Boone coming to unlock the door. "Can I go in? I want to go in first!" Once the doors were opened, Alex hurried in without noticing anyone else's artwork. "Where's mine?" he asked."Look up there, Alex." Miss Boone pointed to the table displaying pots with ribbons draped over them. Alex sprinted over. "I don't see it! Where's my pot, Miss Boone?" Miss Boone pointed again, and Alex shook his head. "That's not mine." Then he looked more closely and gasped. "The sealant! It ruined my design!"Miguel walked over and laughed when he saw Alex's pot. "You need to be more patient, Alex. That sealant made your pot look weird!"Alex sighed. His parents and Sunday school teacher were always telling him to be patient too, because Jesus was patient and always thought of others instead of only thinking of Himself. I'm sorry, Lord, he prayed silently. Please help me slow down and think of others. You're always patient with me, and I know you can help me be patient too.Miguel nudged him, "Hey, look--you got a ribbon for 'Most Unique!'"Before the awards ceremony, Miss Boone asked each ribbon winner if they had a title for their artwork. "I do, Miss Boone," said Alex. "I'm calling mine 'Patience.'"–Kelly Carlson

Super-Fast78848e95-7765-4301-9c01-cd9d4a1c363fThu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSuper-Fast"The art competition is tomorrow, so make sure you finish your pots today," Miss Boone told the class. "Your final step is sealant, but don't forget--" "What do you think of my pot, Miss Boone?" Alex raised his pot above his head."You've done a fantastic job, Alex, but you interrupted me while I was speaking. Now, as I was saying, you must wait for the paint to dry completely or the sealant will ruin your design. Please be patient.""You'll probably win a ribbon, Alex," said Miguel, Alex's best friend. Alex reached for the sealant. "I'll be the first one done too! Watch!" "Alex, wait!" Miguel pointed to the paint. "It's still wet. Remember what Miss Boone said? Be patient or you'll ruin the design on your pot." "I've waited long enough." Alex painted on sealant super-fast and put his project on the counter. "I win!" he shouted. Before the competition, Alex stood outside the library where the artwork was displayed. "Is it time?" he asked when he saw Miss Boone coming to unlock the door. "Can I go in? I want to go in first!" Once the doors were opened, Alex hurried in without noticing anyone else's artwork. "Where's mine?" he asked."Look up there, Alex." Miss Boone pointed to the table displaying pots with ribbons draped over them. Alex sprinted over. "I don't see it! Where's my pot, Miss Boone?" Miss Boone pointed again, and Alex shook his head. "That's not mine." Then he looked more closely and gasped. "The sealant! It ruined my design!"Miguel walked over and laughed when he saw Alex's pot. "You need to be more patient, Alex. That sealant made your pot look weird!"Alex sighed. His parents and Sunday school teacher were always telling him to be patient too, because Jesus was patient and always thought of others instead of only thinking of Himself. I'm sorry, Lord, he prayed silently. Please help me slow down and think of others. You're always patient with me, and I know you can help me be patient too.Miguel nudged him, "Hey, look--you got a ribbon for 'Most Unique!'"Before the awards ceremony, Miss Boone asked each ribbon winner if they had a title for their artwork. "I do, Miss Boone," said Alex. "I'm calling mine 'Patience.'"–Kelly Carlson

"The art competition is tomorrow, so make sure you finish your pots today," Miss Boone told the class. "Your final step is sealant, but don't forget--" "What do you think of my pot, Miss Boone?" Alex raised his pot above his head."You've done a fantastic job, Alex, but you interrupted me while I was speaking. Now, as I was saying, you must wait for the paint to dry completely or the sealant will ruin your design. Please be patient.""You'll probably win a ribbon, Alex," said Miguel, Alex's best friend. Alex reached for the sealant. "I'll be the first one done too! Watch!" "Alex, wait!" Miguel pointed to the paint. "It's still wet. Remember what Miss Boone said? Be patient or you'll ruin the design on your pot." "I've waited long enough." Alex painted on sealant super-fast and put his project on the counter. "I win!" he shouted. Before the competition, Alex stood outside the library where the artwork was displayed. "Is it time?" he asked when he saw Miss Boone coming to unlock the door. "Can I go in? I want to go in first!" Once the doors were opened, Alex hurried in without noticing anyone else's artwork. "Where's mine?" he asked."Look up there, Alex." Miss Boone pointed to the table displaying pots with ribbons draped over them. Alex sprinted over. "I don't see it! Where's my pot, Miss Boone?" Miss Boone pointed again, and Alex shook his head. "That's not mine." Then he looked more closely and gasped. "The sealant! It ruined my design!"Miguel walked over and laughed when he saw Alex's pot. "You need to be more patient, Alex. That sealant made your pot look weird!"Alex sighed. His parents and Sunday school teacher were always telling him to be patient too, because Jesus was patient and always thought of others instead of only thinking of Himself. I'm sorry, Lord, he prayed silently. Please help me slow down and think of others. You're always patient with me, and I know you can help me be patient too.Miguel nudged him, "Hey, look--you got a ribbon for 'Most Unique!'"Before the awards ceremony, Miss Boone asked each ribbon winner if they had a title for their artwork. "I do, Miss Boone," said Alex. "I'm calling mine 'Patience.'"–Kelly Carlson

Super-Fast42818029-1e6a-4293-aa6d-ecc5431ec672Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2-Case #09-The Ties That Bind, Pt. 2Things escalate dramatically when Maria faces a demonic relapse. Father John Szada returns.

Things escalate dramatically when Maria faces a demonic relapse. Father John Szada returns.

fullS2-Case #09-The Ties That Bind, Pt. 204921201-ad35-4d7d-820a-627e1e9a4eadWed, 14 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags# 340 : Jesus Weeps and Lazarus Comes Out-The Miracle of Lazarus Part 4John 11:28-45 Welcome back to the thrilling conclusion of our journey with Lazarus, Mary, Martha, and Jesus. In this final part of the series, we explore the profound moment when Jesus weeps and performs the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. This episode brings the story to life with vivid narration and deep reflections on faith, love, and the power of Jesus. Kids will hear: The reminder that it's okay to grieve and express sorrow. The hope and assurance Christians have in Jesus' power over life and death. Encouragement to hold onto faith and believe in the possibility of miracles during challenging times. Jesus’ words he spoke  so those around would believe God sent him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 11:28-45 Welcome back to the thrilling conclusion of our journey with Lazarus, Mary, Martha, and Jesus. In this final part of the series, we explore the profound moment when Jesus weeps and performs the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. This episode brings the story to life with vivid narration and deep reflections on faith, love, and the power of Jesus. Kids will hear: The reminder that it's okay to grieve and express sorrow. The hope and assurance Christians have in Jesus' power over life and death. Encouragement to hold onto faith and believe in the possibility of miracles during challenging times. Jesus’ words he spoke  so those around would believe God sent him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full# 340 : Jesus Weeps and Lazarus Comes Out-The Miracle of Lazarus Part 48e751591-18fc-496a-b587-1fb60ee50577Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000772https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2024)1d5e0a07-7d78-48ec-9b1e-7fd791f4a737Wed, 14 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: Summary of the Sacrament of Matrimony (2024) This summary of the Catechism&#39;s teaching on the sacrament of Matrimony pulls together several beautiful themes regarding marriage and family. Fr. Mike emphasizes the family as the Domestic Church, that community where parents and children grow in charity, forgiveness, prayer, and self-giving. We&#39;re reminded that the communion of love shared by husband and wife in marriage is a sacramental sign of the union between Christ and his Church. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1659 through 1666. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

This summary of the Catechism&#39;s teaching on the sacrament of Matrimony pulls together several beautiful themes regarding marriage and family. Fr. Mike emphasizes the family as the Domestic Church, that community where parents and children grow in charity, forgiveness, prayer, and self-giving. We&#39;re reminded that the communion of love shared by husband and wife in marriage is a sacramental sign of the union between Christ and his Church. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1659 through 1666. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 227: Summary of the Sacrament of Matrimony (2024)5fe06fae-3cf0-49e7-bc92-f30b613e0146Wed, 14 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: Summary of the Sacrament of Matrimony (2024) This summary of the Catechism&#39;s teaching on the sacrament of Matrimony pulls together several beautiful themes regarding marriage and family. Fr. Mike emphasizes the family as the Domestic Church, that community where parents and children grow in charity, forgiveness, prayer, and self-giving. We&#39;re reminded that the communion of love shared by husband and wife in marriage is a sacramental sign of the union between Christ and his Church. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1659 through 1666. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

This summary of the Catechism&#39;s teaching on the sacrament of Matrimony pulls together several beautiful themes regarding marriage and family. Fr. Mike emphasizes the family as the Domestic Church, that community where parents and children grow in charity, forgiveness, prayer, and self-giving. We&#39;re reminded that the communion of love shared by husband and wife in marriage is a sacramental sign of the union between Christ and his Church. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1659 through 1666. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 227: Summary of the Sacrament of Matrimony (2024)e5c39b7b-fc3e-4263-b6c0-7aada249d4b9Wed, 14 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2024)535bca95-a6c4-4577-8c2a-0ec7ba167f5eWed, 14 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2024)e6bf9d12-fe46-4fd8-b5e0-29d15821c497Wed, 14 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2024)e5f60764-f067-4e45-bdd6-e2cf5c6e718bWed, 14 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen I Grow UpIan frowned as he crumpled up another piece of paper and threw it in the recycling bin. "I'm supposed to write about a couple of jobs I might like to do when I grow up," he said. "I thought about being a professional baseball player--or maybe a photographer like Dad. But the chances of me playing pro baseball aren't very good, and I don't really want to be a photographer--no offense to Dad or anything.""Well, I know Dad doesn't expect you to do what he does," Mom assured him. "God has given you talents of your own to use for Him.""Maybe I should want to be a pastor or a missionary," said Ian. "God would probably want me to do something like that, wouldn't He?"Motioning for Ian to follow, Mom got up and walked to the kitchen window. She pointed to a tree in the backyard. "What kind of fruit does that tree out there produce?" she asked.Ian looked at his mother suspiciously. "Apples, of course. It's an apple tree, Mom." Mom nodded. "Yes, and apple trees produce apples, not some other kind of fruit--and they don't struggle to do it. They automatically produce apples because that's what God made them to do. That applies to you too.""Yeah? But I'm not an apple tree," said Ian with a grin.Mom smiled. "No, you're not, so God doesn't expect you to produce apples--and He doesn't expect you to act like somebody you're not either. Whatever you end up doing for a career--working as a lawyer, farmer, missionary, businessman, factory worker, pastor, or whatever--you can share the love of God with others through what you do. He wants Christians serving Him in every field of work. The Holy Spirit is already doing His own work in your life so that you will produce spiritual fruit that points people to Jesus in everything you do, both now and when you grow up.""Well, that makes me feel better," said Ian. "But I still don't know what to write for my paper.""Think about things you like to do and things you do well," suggested Mom. "Those are pretty good clues to help you begin to understand what God may lead you to do for Him someday."–Miriam K. Nowak

Ian frowned as he crumpled up another piece of paper and threw it in the recycling bin. "I'm supposed to write about a couple of jobs I might like to do when I grow up," he said. "I thought about being a professional baseball player--or maybe a photographer like Dad. But the chances of me playing pro baseball aren't very good, and I don't really want to be a photographer--no offense to Dad or anything.""Well, I know Dad doesn't expect you to do what he does," Mom assured him. "God has given you talents of your own to use for Him.""Maybe I should want to be a pastor or a missionary," said Ian. "God would probably want me to do something like that, wouldn't He?"Motioning for Ian to follow, Mom got up and walked to the kitchen window. She pointed to a tree in the backyard. "What kind of fruit does that tree out there produce?" she asked.Ian looked at his mother suspiciously. "Apples, of course. It's an apple tree, Mom." Mom nodded. "Yes, and apple trees produce apples, not some other kind of fruit--and they don't struggle to do it. They automatically produce apples because that's what God made them to do. That applies to you too.""Yeah? But I'm not an apple tree," said Ian with a grin.Mom smiled. "No, you're not, so God doesn't expect you to produce apples--and He doesn't expect you to act like somebody you're not either. Whatever you end up doing for a career--working as a lawyer, farmer, missionary, businessman, factory worker, pastor, or whatever--you can share the love of God with others through what you do. He wants Christians serving Him in every field of work. The Holy Spirit is already doing His own work in your life so that you will produce spiritual fruit that points people to Jesus in everything you do, both now and when you grow up.""Well, that makes me feel better," said Ian. "But I still don't know what to write for my paper.""Think about things you like to do and things you do well," suggested Mom. "Those are pretty good clues to help you begin to understand what God may lead you to do for Him someday."–Miriam K. Nowak

When I Grow Up65c2a181-dbc0-4f10-a91d-498de1e27c54Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen I Grow UpIan frowned as he crumpled up another piece of paper and threw it in the recycling bin. "I'm supposed to write about a couple of jobs I might like to do when I grow up," he said. "I thought about being a professional baseball player--or maybe a photographer like Dad. But the chances of me playing pro baseball aren't very good, and I don't really want to be a photographer--no offense to Dad or anything.""Well, I know Dad doesn't expect you to do what he does," Mom assured him. "God has given you talents of your own to use for Him.""Maybe I should want to be a pastor or a missionary," said Ian. "God would probably want me to do something like that, wouldn't He?"Motioning for Ian to follow, Mom got up and walked to the kitchen window. She pointed to a tree in the backyard. "What kind of fruit does that tree out there produce?" she asked.Ian looked at his mother suspiciously. "Apples, of course. It's an apple tree, Mom." Mom nodded. "Yes, and apple trees produce apples, not some other kind of fruit--and they don't struggle to do it. They automatically produce apples because that's what God made them to do. That applies to you too.""Yeah? But I'm not an apple tree," said Ian with a grin.Mom smiled. "No, you're not, so God doesn't expect you to produce apples--and He doesn't expect you to act like somebody you're not either. Whatever you end up doing for a career--working as a lawyer, farmer, missionary, businessman, factory worker, pastor, or whatever--you can share the love of God with others through what you do. He wants Christians serving Him in every field of work. The Holy Spirit is already doing His own work in your life so that you will produce spiritual fruit that points people to Jesus in everything you do, both now and when you grow up.""Well, that makes me feel better," said Ian. "But I still don't know what to write for my paper.""Think about things you like to do and things you do well," suggested Mom. "Those are pretty good clues to help you begin to understand what God may lead you to do for Him someday."–Miriam K. Nowak

Ian frowned as he crumpled up another piece of paper and threw it in the recycling bin. "I'm supposed to write about a couple of jobs I might like to do when I grow up," he said. "I thought about being a professional baseball player--or maybe a photographer like Dad. But the chances of me playing pro baseball aren't very good, and I don't really want to be a photographer--no offense to Dad or anything.""Well, I know Dad doesn't expect you to do what he does," Mom assured him. "God has given you talents of your own to use for Him.""Maybe I should want to be a pastor or a missionary," said Ian. "God would probably want me to do something like that, wouldn't He?"Motioning for Ian to follow, Mom got up and walked to the kitchen window. She pointed to a tree in the backyard. "What kind of fruit does that tree out there produce?" she asked.Ian looked at his mother suspiciously. "Apples, of course. It's an apple tree, Mom." Mom nodded. "Yes, and apple trees produce apples, not some other kind of fruit--and they don't struggle to do it. They automatically produce apples because that's what God made them to do. That applies to you too.""Yeah? But I'm not an apple tree," said Ian with a grin.Mom smiled. "No, you're not, so God doesn't expect you to produce apples--and He doesn't expect you to act like somebody you're not either. Whatever you end up doing for a career--working as a lawyer, farmer, missionary, businessman, factory worker, pastor, or whatever--you can share the love of God with others through what you do. He wants Christians serving Him in every field of work. The Holy Spirit is already doing His own work in your life so that you will produce spiritual fruit that points people to Jesus in everything you do, both now and when you grow up.""Well, that makes me feel better," said Ian. "But I still don't know what to write for my paper.""Think about things you like to do and things you do well," suggested Mom. "Those are pretty good clues to help you begin to understand what God may lead you to do for Him someday."–Miriam K. Nowak

When I Grow Up553b17b2-b35b-46d0-b779-9cc4836c4d6bWed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2024) In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2024)b8d283cd-658f-47c0-a0d5-b9aae28a6d1aTue, 13 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: The Supreme Gift of Marriage (2024) “Children are the supreme gift of marriage,” says Vatican II. Marriage is directed by its very nature toward the procreation of children. Beyond this, parents are the primary educators of their children, responsible for their holistic formation. Sadly, many couples suffer from infertility. Even in their struggle, they can provide a powerful witness of love, sacrifice, and fidelity. In all this and more, we see the family as the Domestic Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1652-1658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“Children are the supreme gift of marriage,” says Vatican II. Marriage is directed by its very nature toward the procreation of children. Beyond this, parents are the primary educators of their children, responsible for their holistic formation. Sadly, many couples suffer from infertility. Even in their struggle, they can provide a powerful witness of love, sacrifice, and fidelity. In all this and more, we see the family as the Domestic Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1652-1658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 226: The Supreme Gift of Marriage (2024)88bf39f4-b134-42b1-8b59-19fe02daf097Tue, 13 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: The Supreme Gift of Marriage (2024) “Children are the supreme gift of marriage,” says Vatican II. Marriage is directed by its very nature toward the procreation of children. Beyond this, parents are the primary educators of their children, responsible for their holistic formation. Sadly, many couples suffer from infertility. Even in their struggle, they can provide a powerful witness of love, sacrifice, and fidelity. In all this and more, we see the family as the Domestic Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1652-1658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“Children are the supreme gift of marriage,” says Vatican II. Marriage is directed by its very nature toward the procreation of children. Beyond this, parents are the primary educators of their children, responsible for their holistic formation. Sadly, many couples suffer from infertility. Even in their struggle, they can provide a powerful witness of love, sacrifice, and fidelity. In all this and more, we see the family as the Domestic Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1652-1658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 226: The Supreme Gift of Marriage (2024)7d64d194-b1a0-484e-a173-0c7ff231e4f3Tue, 13 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2024) In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2024)de2595b1-eb01-45ac-b163-0d35222fbf86Tue, 13 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2024) In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2024)196f4577-384f-4691-886a-23c67369e07cTue, 13 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2024) In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2024)c94c463d-efaf-45d5-9958-12264a5ec349Tue, 13 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSeasons of Life"It's raining! It's pouring!" sang six-year-old Callie as she ran into Amber's room. "I love rain," she said. "It makes puddles to play in.""Yeah, and it cancels picnics," Amber snapped,"Are you going on a picnic?" asked Callie."I'm not going anywhere," grumbled Amber. "I told you. My picnic was canceled." She sighed. "And that's not all! I was supposed to go to an amusement park tomorrow with Morgan and her family, but Morgan's sick, so those plans got canceled too!" "Well, if it storms, maybe the lights will go out, and we can use candles," said Callie. "That's always fun!""I hate storms!" Amber shook her head. "You're a strange kid. You love storms and rain and snow and cold weather--and hot weather too."Mom laughed as she came into the room. "To Callie, there's no such thing as bad weather--only different kinds of weather.""Do you know all the seasons, Amber?" asked Callie. She counted on her fingers. "There's spring and fall and winter and--""Summer," Amber cut in. "I know them too, Callie."Callie threw her arms open wide. "And I love them all!""I'm glad you do," said Mom. "There are different seasons of the year, and there are different seasons in life too. There's childhood and adolescence. Then, before we know it, we're adults, and then maybe parents and even grandparents.""Yeah, well, the teen years are the worst!" Amber exclaimed."Every season has its blessings as well as its problems, Amber," Mom said. "It's true that there are stormy times in teen years, but people of every age experience both storms and sunshine.""Is it going to storm hard?" asked Callie. "I'll get the candles out." Amber gave a half-smile as Callie ran from the room."Even storms have a purpose," continued Mom. "For example, lightning puts nitrogen into the atmosphere to help plants grow. And life's storms can help us grow in our faith in Jesus. He loves us, died for us, and is always with us, and He'll help us through any kind of weather we face in life. That's something we can be thankful for every day, no matter what season of life we're in."–Barbara J. Westberg

"It's raining! It's pouring!" sang six-year-old Callie as she ran into Amber's room. "I love rain," she said. "It makes puddles to play in.""Yeah, and it cancels picnics," Amber snapped,"Are you going on a picnic?" asked Callie."I'm not going anywhere," grumbled Amber. "I told you. My picnic was canceled." She sighed. "And that's not all! I was supposed to go to an amusement park tomorrow with Morgan and her family, but Morgan's sick, so those plans got canceled too!" "Well, if it storms, maybe the lights will go out, and we can use candles," said Callie. "That's always fun!""I hate storms!" Amber shook her head. "You're a strange kid. You love storms and rain and snow and cold weather--and hot weather too."Mom laughed as she came into the room. "To Callie, there's no such thing as bad weather--only different kinds of weather.""Do you know all the seasons, Amber?" asked Callie. She counted on her fingers. "There's spring and fall and winter and--""Summer," Amber cut in. "I know them too, Callie."Callie threw her arms open wide. "And I love them all!""I'm glad you do," said Mom. "There are different seasons of the year, and there are different seasons in life too. There's childhood and adolescence. Then, before we know it, we're adults, and then maybe parents and even grandparents.""Yeah, well, the teen years are the worst!" Amber exclaimed."Every season has its blessings as well as its problems, Amber," Mom said. "It's true that there are stormy times in teen years, but people of every age experience both storms and sunshine.""Is it going to storm hard?" asked Callie. "I'll get the candles out." Amber gave a half-smile as Callie ran from the room."Even storms have a purpose," continued Mom. "For example, lightning puts nitrogen into the atmosphere to help plants grow. And life's storms can help us grow in our faith in Jesus. He loves us, died for us, and is always with us, and He'll help us through any kind of weather we face in life. That's something we can be thankful for every day, no matter what season of life we're in."–Barbara J. Westberg

Seasons of Life8472235b-31db-4c30-ad5e-6bfa608e5d9fTue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSeasons of Life"It's raining! It's pouring!" sang six-year-old Callie as she ran into Amber's room. "I love rain," she said. "It makes puddles to play in.""Yeah, and it cancels picnics," Amber snapped,"Are you going on a picnic?" asked Callie."I'm not going anywhere," grumbled Amber. "I told you. My picnic was canceled." She sighed. "And that's not all! I was supposed to go to an amusement park tomorrow with Morgan and her family, but Morgan's sick, so those plans got canceled too!" "Well, if it storms, maybe the lights will go out, and we can use candles," said Callie. "That's always fun!""I hate storms!" Amber shook her head. "You're a strange kid. You love storms and rain and snow and cold weather--and hot weather too."Mom laughed as she came into the room. "To Callie, there's no such thing as bad weather--only different kinds of weather.""Do you know all the seasons, Amber?" asked Callie. She counted on her fingers. "There's spring and fall and winter and--""Summer," Amber cut in. "I know them too, Callie."Callie threw her arms open wide. "And I love them all!""I'm glad you do," said Mom. "There are different seasons of the year, and there are different seasons in life too. There's childhood and adolescence. Then, before we know it, we're adults, and then maybe parents and even grandparents.""Yeah, well, the teen years are the worst!" Amber exclaimed."Every season has its blessings as well as its problems, Amber," Mom said. "It's true that there are stormy times in teen years, but people of every age experience both storms and sunshine.""Is it going to storm hard?" asked Callie. "I'll get the candles out." Amber gave a half-smile as Callie ran from the room."Even storms have a purpose," continued Mom. "For example, lightning puts nitrogen into the atmosphere to help plants grow. And life's storms can help us grow in our faith in Jesus. He loves us, died for us, and is always with us, and He'll help us through any kind of weather we face in life. That's something we can be thankful for every day, no matter what season of life we're in."–Barbara J. Westberg

"It's raining! It's pouring!" sang six-year-old Callie as she ran into Amber's room. "I love rain," she said. "It makes puddles to play in.""Yeah, and it cancels picnics," Amber snapped,"Are you going on a picnic?" asked Callie."I'm not going anywhere," grumbled Amber. "I told you. My picnic was canceled." She sighed. "And that's not all! I was supposed to go to an amusement park tomorrow with Morgan and her family, but Morgan's sick, so those plans got canceled too!" "Well, if it storms, maybe the lights will go out, and we can use candles," said Callie. "That's always fun!""I hate storms!" Amber shook her head. "You're a strange kid. You love storms and rain and snow and cold weather--and hot weather too."Mom laughed as she came into the room. "To Callie, there's no such thing as bad weather--only different kinds of weather.""Do you know all the seasons, Amber?" asked Callie. She counted on her fingers. "There's spring and fall and winter and--""Summer," Amber cut in. "I know them too, Callie."Callie threw her arms open wide. "And I love them all!""I'm glad you do," said Mom. "There are different seasons of the year, and there are different seasons in life too. There's childhood and adolescence. Then, before we know it, we're adults, and then maybe parents and even grandparents.""Yeah, well, the teen years are the worst!" Amber exclaimed."Every season has its blessings as well as its problems, Amber," Mom said. "It's true that there are stormy times in teen years, but people of every age experience both storms and sunshine.""Is it going to storm hard?" asked Callie. "I'll get the candles out." Amber gave a half-smile as Callie ran from the room."Even storms have a purpose," continued Mom. "For example, lightning puts nitrogen into the atmosphere to help plants grow. And life's storms can help us grow in our faith in Jesus. He loves us, died for us, and is always with us, and He'll help us through any kind of weather we face in life. That's something we can be thankful for every day, no matter what season of life we're in."–Barbara J. Westberg

Seasons of Life189d64f2-a0b3-472f-a917-4da0b0304e4aTue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Total Fidelity in Marriage (2024) “Love seeks to be definitive,” the Catechism tells us in this section on marital fidelity. The faithfulness of husband and wife in the sacrament of Matrimony is a sign of God’s irrevocable covenant with humanity. This fidelity is both beautiful and challenging. Fr. Mike addresses painful separation and divorce situations and how the whole ecclesial community should respond with truthful love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1646 through 1651. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“Love seeks to be definitive,” the Catechism tells us in this section on marital fidelity. The faithfulness of husband and wife in the sacrament of Matrimony is a sign of God’s irrevocable covenant with humanity. This fidelity is both beautiful and challenging. Fr. Mike addresses painful separation and divorce situations and how the whole ecclesial community should respond with truthful love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1646 through 1651. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 225: Total Fidelity in Marriage (2024)b6f54e1e-aab6-49e0-bc31-295cd73f3273Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Total Fidelity in Marriage (2024) “Love seeks to be definitive,” the Catechism tells us in this section on marital fidelity. The faithfulness of husband and wife in the sacrament of Matrimony is a sign of God’s irrevocable covenant with humanity. This fidelity is both beautiful and challenging. Fr. Mike addresses painful separation and divorce situations and how the whole ecclesial community should respond with truthful love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1646 through 1651. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“Love seeks to be definitive,” the Catechism tells us in this section on marital fidelity. The faithfulness of husband and wife in the sacrament of Matrimony is a sign of God’s irrevocable covenant with humanity. This fidelity is both beautiful and challenging. Fr. Mike addresses painful separation and divorce situations and how the whole ecclesial community should respond with truthful love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1646 through 1651. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 225: Total Fidelity in Marriage (2024)37fda8e1-c181-4572-acf5-16a84c280583Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCodie Sanchez: They're Lying To You About How To Get Rich! How To Turn $1,000 Into $1M! Hard Work Doesn't Build Wealth!Is the path to gaining big riches through small easy secrets? Codie Sanchez breaks down the Wall Street wealth hacks she used to build her empire  Codie Sanchez is the founder and CEO of ‘Contrarian Thinking’, a company and newsletter that provides financial advice with over 2.5 million subscribers. She is also the author of the book, ‘Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses’. In this conversation, Codie and Steven discuss topics such as, the 32 rules for building wealth, the best way to invest your money, how to succeed in a job interview, and the secret to generational wealth.  (00:00) Intro (02:28) Who Do You Want to Help Build Wealth? (04:08) Why Your Message Really Matters (06:16) How to Make More Money and Why It Counts (07:50) Who Is Codie Sanchez? (09:20) Top Advice for 20-Year-Olds (11:41) Why You Must Work Harder in Your 20s (13:05) How People Actually Make Money (16:23) How to Attract Wealth (18:53) Dealing With Money Imposter Syndrome (21:25) Money and Gender: Key Differences (22:51) Is Money a Masculine Thing? (24:05) Building Wealth From Scratch (26:40) How to Get a Rich Person’s Attention (33:37) What to Do When You’re Starting Out (35:52) Best Behaviors for Job Interviews (39:10) Ask This to Make Employees More Money (44:41) Salary vs. Owning a Business: Get Rich (45:56) Where Should You Invest Your Money? (50:54) 3 Smart Ways to Buy a Business (55:28) What’s the Banister Effect? (57:55) The One Skill for Major Success (01:05:53) Why Obsessed People Win (01:09:26) What’s a Drug Gateway Business? (01:11:36) Buying “Boring” Businesses (01:14:49) How to Avoid Bad Deals (01:16:08) Where to Find Profitable Businesses (01:19:30) Best Hacks to Own a Business Cheaply (01:21:22) Is Your Business Failing? Fix It Now (01:27:14) Why Retention Is Key in Business (01:34:49) Turn Contacts Into Business Partners (01:40:07) Cross-Pollination for Business Growth (01:47:30) Ways to Maximize Your Income (01:53:01) The Book You Need for Deals (01:54:53) The Last Guest Question Follow Codie: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/1dB66BF8ULb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/sSA2yxI8ULb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/v85ploYE3Lb You can pre-order Codie’s book, ‘Main Street Millionaire’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/DbLLh1N8ULb  You can learn more about the 130+ businesses you could purchase using Codie’s investing framework, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Nz9JXw18ULb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes    My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook   You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb   Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/doac discount + 4 extra months for free on your 2-year plan Linkedin Jobs: https://www.linkedin.com/doac Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the path to gaining big riches through small easy secrets? Codie Sanchez breaks down the Wall Street wealth hacks she used to build her empire  Codie Sanchez is the founder and CEO of ‘Contrarian Thinking’, a company and newsletter that provides financial advice with over 2.5 million subscribers. She is also the author of the book, ‘Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses’. In this conversation, Codie and Steven discuss topics such as, the 32 rules for building wealth, the best way to invest your money, how to succeed in a job interview, and the secret to generational wealth.  (00:00) Intro (02:28) Who Do You Want to Help Build Wealth? (04:08) Why Your Message Really Matters (06:16) How to Make More Money and Why It Counts (07:50) Who Is Codie Sanchez? (09:20) Top Advice for 20-Year-Olds (11:41) Why You Must Work Harder in Your 20s (13:05) How People Actually Make Money (16:23) How to Attract Wealth (18:53) Dealing With Money Imposter Syndrome (21:25) Money and Gender: Key Differences (22:51) Is Money a Masculine Thing? (24:05) Building Wealth From Scratch (26:40) How to Get a Rich Person’s Attention (33:37) What to Do When You’re Starting Out (35:52) Best Behaviors for Job Interviews (39:10) Ask This to Make Employees More Money (44:41) Salary vs. Owning a Business: Get Rich (45:56) Where Should You Invest Your Money? (50:54) 3 Smart Ways to Buy a Business (55:28) What’s the Banister Effect? (57:55) The One Skill for Major Success (01:05:53) Why Obsessed People Win (01:09:26) What’s a Drug Gateway Business? (01:11:36) Buying “Boring” Businesses (01:14:49) How to Avoid Bad Deals (01:16:08) Where to Find Profitable Businesses (01:19:30) Best Hacks to Own a Business Cheaply (01:21:22) Is Your Business Failing? Fix It Now (01:27:14) Why Retention Is Key in Business (01:34:49) Turn Contacts Into Business Partners (01:40:07) Cross-Pollination for Business Growth (01:47:30) Ways to Maximize Your Income (01:53:01) The Book You Need for Deals (01:54:53) The Last Guest Question Follow Codie: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/1dB66BF8ULb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/sSA2yxI8ULb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/v85ploYE3Lb You can pre-order Codie’s book, ‘Main Street Millionaire’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/DbLLh1N8ULb  You can learn more about the 130+ businesses you could purchase using Codie’s investing framework, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Nz9JXw18ULb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes    My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook   You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb   Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/doac discount + 4 extra months for free on your 2-year plan Linkedin Jobs: https://www.linkedin.com/doac Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCodie Sanchez: They're Lying To You About How To Get Rich! How To Turn $1,000 Into $1M! Hard Work Doesn't Build Wealth!d417d42c-d416-4bb8-8977-759b4da17528Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +00007500https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2024) Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2024)9340604a-27f7-4d62-b588-a75e236c32a0Mon, 12 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2024) Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2024)9965bf5d-2d31-4964-b6fd-757dc91986e8Mon, 12 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2024) Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2024)13740117-7f5b-4f8c-ab11-1e8cdf9911eaMon, 12 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2024) Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2024)40a46dcf-ac9c-4a04-bd05-47c7794d8914Mon, 12 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Finished Bookcase"I'm going to Mr. Harvey's shop to pick up the bookcase I made for Dad," Wesley told his little brother. "Want to come along? We'll take the wagon, and you can help pull it."Zion clapped his hands. "Yay! You'll tell Dad the present is from me too, won't you? Because I'm helping?" Wesley smiled and agreed.At Mr. Harvey's shop, Wesley showed Zion the bookcase. Then he walked to a back corner of the shop where Mr. Harvey was working. "Thanks for showing me how to make the bookcase for my dad," said Wesley. "Here's the money I owe for the supplies I used." Mr. Harvey took the money, and they both turned toward the bookcase. Wesley gasped. Zion was standing next to it with a raised hammer. "What are you doing, Zion?" yelled Wesley. "I'm helping make Dad's bookcase," Zion replied. He gave it a whack just before Wesley was able to grab the hammer from his hand. "You said I could help, Wesley!""I know, Zion," said Wesley. "But you can't help make it, because it's already totally finished!" He was relieved to see that Zion had made only a very small dent on the back of the bookcase and it wouldn't show. "You can help me pull it home, and you can help give it to Dad, okay?" Mr. Harvey smiled. "Wesley, while you were working on the bookcase, we talked several times about how we can get to heaven. Do you remember what you told me?""Sure. Like I said, I try hard to be good," said Wesley. "I obey my parents. I go to church. I'm pretty sure I'll make it to heaven.""But, Wesley," said Mr. Harvey, "just like Zion tried to help with your finished gift of a bookcase, you're trying to help God with His finished gift of salvation and eternal life. When Jesus died on the cross, He said, 'It is finished.' All of our sinful mistakes--past, present, and future--were paid for by Jesus's sacrifice for us. There's nothing you can do to help. You just need to trust that He's already done everything for you and accept His forgiveness. Do you understand what I'm saying?"Wesley slowly ran his fingers over the top of the bookcase. "Yeah," he said. "I think I do."–Mary Rose Pearson

"I'm going to Mr. Harvey's shop to pick up the bookcase I made for Dad," Wesley told his little brother. "Want to come along? We'll take the wagon, and you can help pull it."Zion clapped his hands. "Yay! You'll tell Dad the present is from me too, won't you? Because I'm helping?" Wesley smiled and agreed.At Mr. Harvey's shop, Wesley showed Zion the bookcase. Then he walked to a back corner of the shop where Mr. Harvey was working. "Thanks for showing me how to make the bookcase for my dad," said Wesley. "Here's the money I owe for the supplies I used." Mr. Harvey took the money, and they both turned toward the bookcase. Wesley gasped. Zion was standing next to it with a raised hammer. "What are you doing, Zion?" yelled Wesley. "I'm helping make Dad's bookcase," Zion replied. He gave it a whack just before Wesley was able to grab the hammer from his hand. "You said I could help, Wesley!""I know, Zion," said Wesley. "But you can't help make it, because it's already totally finished!" He was relieved to see that Zion had made only a very small dent on the back of the bookcase and it wouldn't show. "You can help me pull it home, and you can help give it to Dad, okay?" Mr. Harvey smiled. "Wesley, while you were working on the bookcase, we talked several times about how we can get to heaven. Do you remember what you told me?""Sure. Like I said, I try hard to be good," said Wesley. "I obey my parents. I go to church. I'm pretty sure I'll make it to heaven.""But, Wesley," said Mr. Harvey, "just like Zion tried to help with your finished gift of a bookcase, you're trying to help God with His finished gift of salvation and eternal life. When Jesus died on the cross, He said, 'It is finished.' All of our sinful mistakes--past, present, and future--were paid for by Jesus's sacrifice for us. There's nothing you can do to help. You just need to trust that He's already done everything for you and accept His forgiveness. Do you understand what I'm saying?"Wesley slowly ran his fingers over the top of the bookcase. "Yeah," he said. "I think I do."–Mary Rose Pearson

The Finished Bookcaseed1393e7-a9da-436b-a4cc-bf5671ab35d0Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Finished Bookcase"I'm going to Mr. Harvey's shop to pick up the bookcase I made for Dad," Wesley told his little brother. "Want to come along? We'll take the wagon, and you can help pull it."Zion clapped his hands. "Yay! You'll tell Dad the present is from me too, won't you? Because I'm helping?" Wesley smiled and agreed.At Mr. Harvey's shop, Wesley showed Zion the bookcase. Then he walked to a back corner of the shop where Mr. Harvey was working. "Thanks for showing me how to make the bookcase for my dad," said Wesley. "Here's the money I owe for the supplies I used." Mr. Harvey took the money, and they both turned toward the bookcase. Wesley gasped. Zion was standing next to it with a raised hammer. "What are you doing, Zion?" yelled Wesley. "I'm helping make Dad's bookcase," Zion replied. He gave it a whack just before Wesley was able to grab the hammer from his hand. "You said I could help, Wesley!""I know, Zion," said Wesley. "But you can't help make it, because it's already totally finished!" He was relieved to see that Zion had made only a very small dent on the back of the bookcase and it wouldn't show. "You can help me pull it home, and you can help give it to Dad, okay?" Mr. Harvey smiled. "Wesley, while you were working on the bookcase, we talked several times about how we can get to heaven. Do you remember what you told me?""Sure. Like I said, I try hard to be good," said Wesley. "I obey my parents. I go to church. I'm pretty sure I'll make it to heaven.""But, Wesley," said Mr. Harvey, "just like Zion tried to help with your finished gift of a bookcase, you're trying to help God with His finished gift of salvation and eternal life. When Jesus died on the cross, He said, 'It is finished.' All of our sinful mistakes--past, present, and future--were paid for by Jesus's sacrifice for us. There's nothing you can do to help. You just need to trust that He's already done everything for you and accept His forgiveness. Do you understand what I'm saying?"Wesley slowly ran his fingers over the top of the bookcase. "Yeah," he said. "I think I do."–Mary Rose Pearson

"I'm going to Mr. Harvey's shop to pick up the bookcase I made for Dad," Wesley told his little brother. "Want to come along? We'll take the wagon, and you can help pull it."Zion clapped his hands. "Yay! You'll tell Dad the present is from me too, won't you? Because I'm helping?" Wesley smiled and agreed.At Mr. Harvey's shop, Wesley showed Zion the bookcase. Then he walked to a back corner of the shop where Mr. Harvey was working. "Thanks for showing me how to make the bookcase for my dad," said Wesley. "Here's the money I owe for the supplies I used." Mr. Harvey took the money, and they both turned toward the bookcase. Wesley gasped. Zion was standing next to it with a raised hammer. "What are you doing, Zion?" yelled Wesley. "I'm helping make Dad's bookcase," Zion replied. He gave it a whack just before Wesley was able to grab the hammer from his hand. "You said I could help, Wesley!""I know, Zion," said Wesley. "But you can't help make it, because it's already totally finished!" He was relieved to see that Zion had made only a very small dent on the back of the bookcase and it wouldn't show. "You can help me pull it home, and you can help give it to Dad, okay?" Mr. Harvey smiled. "Wesley, while you were working on the bookcase, we talked several times about how we can get to heaven. Do you remember what you told me?""Sure. Like I said, I try hard to be good," said Wesley. "I obey my parents. I go to church. I'm pretty sure I'll make it to heaven.""But, Wesley," said Mr. Harvey, "just like Zion tried to help with your finished gift of a bookcase, you're trying to help God with His finished gift of salvation and eternal life. When Jesus died on the cross, He said, 'It is finished.' All of our sinful mistakes--past, present, and future--were paid for by Jesus's sacrifice for us. There's nothing you can do to help. You just need to trust that He's already done everything for you and accept His forgiveness. Do you understand what I'm saying?"Wesley slowly ran his fingers over the top of the bookcase. "Yeah," he said. "I think I do."–Mary Rose Pearson

The Finished Bookcase3f122454-8055-401f-a1c1-faa1bbcee460Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2024)90fd9840-881a-47ba-8e6a-5968e21b792bSun, 11 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Grace of the Sacrament of Marriage (2024) The grace of the Sacrament of Marriage provides husbands and wives the strength to love one another with supernatural, tender, and fruitful love. Fr. Mike covers the characteristics of the marriage bond and the different roles of husbands and wives. He explains what it means to “be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.” We also learn that indissolubility, faithfulness, and openness to fertility are requirements of conjugal love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1638-1645. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The grace of the Sacrament of Marriage provides husbands and wives the strength to love one another with supernatural, tender, and fruitful love. Fr. Mike covers the characteristics of the marriage bond and the different roles of husbands and wives. He explains what it means to “be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.” We also learn that indissolubility, faithfulness, and openness to fertility are requirements of conjugal love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1638-1645. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 224: The Grace of the Sacrament of Marriage (2024)858c25fb-448c-4c08-a98c-0c638df5cb52Sun, 11 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Grace of the Sacrament of Marriage (2024) The grace of the Sacrament of Marriage provides husbands and wives the strength to love one another with supernatural, tender, and fruitful love. Fr. Mike covers the characteristics of the marriage bond and the different roles of husbands and wives. He explains what it means to “be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.” We also learn that indissolubility, faithfulness, and openness to fertility are requirements of conjugal love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1638-1645. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The grace of the Sacrament of Marriage provides husbands and wives the strength to love one another with supernatural, tender, and fruitful love. Fr. Mike covers the characteristics of the marriage bond and the different roles of husbands and wives. He explains what it means to “be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.” We also learn that indissolubility, faithfulness, and openness to fertility are requirements of conjugal love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1638-1645. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 224: The Grace of the Sacrament of Marriage (2024)5b394e26-5403-43ae-87a1-ae5811a031f8Sun, 11 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2024)b804165f-bfa7-4f83-b35d-a24291048c6bSun, 11 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2024)b25fe5fc-c3d1-4d0b-868d-fe1a6cc759bfSun, 11 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2024)4ad94c66-55b4-4cf1-a79c-86a374956ea1Sun, 11 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrusting a Good TeacherTwelve-year-old Scarlett was so excited about helping her mom in the twos' and threes' Sunday school class. Eagerly standing by the classroom door, Scarlett watched for the little ones to come.Most of the children came in with smiles on their faces. However, not all of them had such an easy time. Missing her mom, little Maaza cried and cried long after her mother had gone into church, staying stiff as a log in Scarlett's arms. After a while, Scarlett gently put the little girl down and offered her a toy. Now only sniffling, Maaza angrily turned away and refused to play for most of Sunday school. A little later, Myles, a toddler Scarlett often played with, arrived. He cried and cried, but instead of going stiff in Scarlett's arms, he wrapped his arms around her neck as she rocked him back and forth. After a few minutes, he was ready to play with his favorite toy truck, and soon after that he began to play with the other children."So, are you enjoying working in children's church?" Scarlett's mom asked her later that afternoon. "Yes, I like it a lot," Scarlett said. "The kids are so cute! I love playing with them and telling them about Jesus during Bible time." Mom smiled. "You know, as much as God uses us to teach children about Him, I'm amazed at how much they teach me about my relationship with God. Often I'm like how Maaza was today. When I'm sad, afraid, or confused, I turn away from God, much like how she hurried away from you. I forget that God shows His love for us by comforting us in our distress. Jesus saved us from our sins so that He could be with us every moment of every day. The Bible uses words like 'shelter' and 'stronghold' and 'refuge' to say that God cares for us and promises to be a safe place for us.""That means we should be more like Myles, shouldn't we?" asked Scarlett.Mom nodded. "He knew he could trust us as his teachers, and he clung to you and cried when he was scared about coming to Sunday school. Then he was able to enjoy all we had planned for him. If we trust God and come to Him when we're sad or afraid, we can experience the peace He promises."–Aurora Scriver

Twelve-year-old Scarlett was so excited about helping her mom in the twos' and threes' Sunday school class. Eagerly standing by the classroom door, Scarlett watched for the little ones to come.Most of the children came in with smiles on their faces. However, not all of them had such an easy time. Missing her mom, little Maaza cried and cried long after her mother had gone into church, staying stiff as a log in Scarlett's arms. After a while, Scarlett gently put the little girl down and offered her a toy. Now only sniffling, Maaza angrily turned away and refused to play for most of Sunday school. A little later, Myles, a toddler Scarlett often played with, arrived. He cried and cried, but instead of going stiff in Scarlett's arms, he wrapped his arms around her neck as she rocked him back and forth. After a few minutes, he was ready to play with his favorite toy truck, and soon after that he began to play with the other children."So, are you enjoying working in children's church?" Scarlett's mom asked her later that afternoon. "Yes, I like it a lot," Scarlett said. "The kids are so cute! I love playing with them and telling them about Jesus during Bible time." Mom smiled. "You know, as much as God uses us to teach children about Him, I'm amazed at how much they teach me about my relationship with God. Often I'm like how Maaza was today. When I'm sad, afraid, or confused, I turn away from God, much like how she hurried away from you. I forget that God shows His love for us by comforting us in our distress. Jesus saved us from our sins so that He could be with us every moment of every day. The Bible uses words like 'shelter' and 'stronghold' and 'refuge' to say that God cares for us and promises to be a safe place for us.""That means we should be more like Myles, shouldn't we?" asked Scarlett.Mom nodded. "He knew he could trust us as his teachers, and he clung to you and cried when he was scared about coming to Sunday school. Then he was able to enjoy all we had planned for him. If we trust God and come to Him when we're sad or afraid, we can experience the peace He promises."–Aurora Scriver

Trusting a Good Teacherdaf981cf-8f36-497d-85fc-f7e587585155Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrusting a Good TeacherTwelve-year-old Scarlett was so excited about helping her mom in the twos' and threes' Sunday school class. Eagerly standing by the classroom door, Scarlett watched for the little ones to come.Most of the children came in with smiles on their faces. However, not all of them had such an easy time. Missing her mom, little Maaza cried and cried long after her mother had gone into church, staying stiff as a log in Scarlett's arms. After a while, Scarlett gently put the little girl down and offered her a toy. Now only sniffling, Maaza angrily turned away and refused to play for most of Sunday school. A little later, Myles, a toddler Scarlett often played with, arrived. He cried and cried, but instead of going stiff in Scarlett's arms, he wrapped his arms around her neck as she rocked him back and forth. After a few minutes, he was ready to play with his favorite toy truck, and soon after that he began to play with the other children."So, are you enjoying working in children's church?" Scarlett's mom asked her later that afternoon. "Yes, I like it a lot," Scarlett said. "The kids are so cute! I love playing with them and telling them about Jesus during Bible time." Mom smiled. "You know, as much as God uses us to teach children about Him, I'm amazed at how much they teach me about my relationship with God. Often I'm like how Maaza was today. When I'm sad, afraid, or confused, I turn away from God, much like how she hurried away from you. I forget that God shows His love for us by comforting us in our distress. Jesus saved us from our sins so that He could be with us every moment of every day. The Bible uses words like 'shelter' and 'stronghold' and 'refuge' to say that God cares for us and promises to be a safe place for us.""That means we should be more like Myles, shouldn't we?" asked Scarlett.Mom nodded. "He knew he could trust us as his teachers, and he clung to you and cried when he was scared about coming to Sunday school. Then he was able to enjoy all we had planned for him. If we trust God and come to Him when we're sad or afraid, we can experience the peace He promises."–Aurora Scriver

Twelve-year-old Scarlett was so excited about helping her mom in the twos' and threes' Sunday school class. Eagerly standing by the classroom door, Scarlett watched for the little ones to come.Most of the children came in with smiles on their faces. However, not all of them had such an easy time. Missing her mom, little Maaza cried and cried long after her mother had gone into church, staying stiff as a log in Scarlett's arms. After a while, Scarlett gently put the little girl down and offered her a toy. Now only sniffling, Maaza angrily turned away and refused to play for most of Sunday school. A little later, Myles, a toddler Scarlett often played with, arrived. He cried and cried, but instead of going stiff in Scarlett's arms, he wrapped his arms around her neck as she rocked him back and forth. After a few minutes, he was ready to play with his favorite toy truck, and soon after that he began to play with the other children."So, are you enjoying working in children's church?" Scarlett's mom asked her later that afternoon. "Yes, I like it a lot," Scarlett said. "The kids are so cute! I love playing with them and telling them about Jesus during Bible time." Mom smiled. "You know, as much as God uses us to teach children about Him, I'm amazed at how much they teach me about my relationship with God. Often I'm like how Maaza was today. When I'm sad, afraid, or confused, I turn away from God, much like how she hurried away from you. I forget that God shows His love for us by comforting us in our distress. Jesus saved us from our sins so that He could be with us every moment of every day. The Bible uses words like 'shelter' and 'stronghold' and 'refuge' to say that God cares for us and promises to be a safe place for us.""That means we should be more like Myles, shouldn't we?" asked Scarlett.Mom nodded. "He knew he could trust us as his teachers, and he clung to you and cried when he was scared about coming to Sunday school. Then he was able to enjoy all we had planned for him. If we trust God and come to Him when we're sad or afraid, we can experience the peace He promises."–Aurora Scriver

Trusting a Good Teacher9ee72abc-8121-4717-af22-53762697747bSun, 11 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/11/24 Winning? Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What does a"win" look like? There are times when we accomplish our goals...and then we still feel that there ought to be something more. There are times when "winning" is just as empty as "losing". In those moments, we have the opportunity to step back and ask what we are shooting for. These are the moments we can ask "what does a 'win' look like?" Mass Readings from August 11, 2024: 1 Kings 19:4-8 Psalms 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9Ephesians 4:30—5:2 John 6:41-51

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What does a"win" look like? There are times when we accomplish our goals...and then we still feel that there ought to be something more. There are times when "winning" is just as empty as "losing". In those moments, we have the opportunity to step back and ask what we are shooting for. These are the moments we can ask "what does a 'win' look like?" Mass Readings from August 11, 2024: 1 Kings 19:4-8 Psalms 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9Ephesians 4:30—5:2 John 6:41-51

full08/11/24 Winning?21b21a8b-ce91-4e14-81b7-dfcf35f8caf1Sat, 10 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/11/24 Winning? Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What does a"win" look like? There are times when we accomplish our goals...and then we still feel that there ought to be something more. There are times when "winning" is just as empty as "losing". In those moments, we have the opportunity to step back and ask what we are shooting for. These are the moments we can ask "what does a 'win' look like?" Mass Readings from August 11, 2024: 1 Kings 19:4-8 Psalms 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9Ephesians 4:30—5:2 John 6:41-51

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What does a"win" look like? There are times when we accomplish our goals...and then we still feel that there ought to be something more. There are times when "winning" is just as empty as "losing". In those moments, we have the opportunity to step back and ask what we are shooting for. These are the moments we can ask "what does a 'win' look like?" Mass Readings from August 11, 2024: 1 Kings 19:4-8 Psalms 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9Ephesians 4:30—5:2 John 6:41-51

full08/11/24 Winning?091fac72-ac85-4f7f-9f89-cccc557a88a6Sat, 10 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/11/24 Winning? Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What does a"win" look like? There are times when we accomplish our goals...and then we still feel that there ought to be something more. There are times when "winning" is just as empty as "losing". In those moments, we have the opportunity to step back and ask what we are shooting for. These are the moments we can ask "what does a 'win' look like?" Mass Readings from August 11, 2024: 1 Kings 19:4-8 Psalms 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9Ephesians 4:30—5:2 John 6:41-51

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What does a"win" look like? There are times when we accomplish our goals...and then we still feel that there ought to be something more. There are times when "winning" is just as empty as "losing". In those moments, we have the opportunity to step back and ask what we are shooting for. These are the moments we can ask "what does a 'win' look like?" Mass Readings from August 11, 2024: 1 Kings 19:4-8 Psalms 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9Ephesians 4:30—5:2 John 6:41-51

full08/11/24 Winning?f56db5e2-ae18-48d6-85ed-215498f8b2c8Sat, 10 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Responding Well (2024) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 223: Responding Well (2024)7b1f330c-63b5-413d-8103-491acb2ff862Sat, 10 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Differences in Religion in Marriage (2024) Can a Catholic marry a baptized non-Catholic or a non-baptized person? Fr. Mike breaks down the Church’s teaching on mixed marriages and disparity of cult. The Catechism teaches us that while a difference in religion “does not constitute an insurmountable obstacle for marriage,” it can often be a source of tension in marriage and present significant challenges when raising a family. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1625-1632. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Can a Catholic marry a baptized non-Catholic or a non-baptized person? Fr. Mike breaks down the Church’s teaching on mixed marriages and disparity of cult. The Catechism teaches us that while a difference in religion “does not constitute an insurmountable obstacle for marriage,” it can often be a source of tension in marriage and present significant challenges when raising a family. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1625-1632. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 223: Differences in Religion in Marriage (2024)a5ffd06b-129d-4c62-bedf-7d2ce7ae3670Sat, 10 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Differences in Religion in Marriage (2024) Can a Catholic marry a baptized non-Catholic or a non-baptized person? Fr. Mike breaks down the Church’s teaching on mixed marriages and disparity of cult. The Catechism teaches us that while a difference in religion “does not constitute an insurmountable obstacle for marriage,” it can often be a source of tension in marriage and present significant challenges when raising a family. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1625-1632. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Can a Catholic marry a baptized non-Catholic or a non-baptized person? Fr. Mike breaks down the Church’s teaching on mixed marriages and disparity of cult. The Catechism teaches us that while a difference in religion “does not constitute an insurmountable obstacle for marriage,” it can often be a source of tension in marriage and present significant challenges when raising a family. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1625-1632. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 223: Differences in Religion in Marriage (2024)662aef4b-cbbc-43f2-af8d-ec3acca1ea94Sat, 10 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Responding Well (2024) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 223: Responding Well (2024)48405d06-d750-450b-b4ce-3c91ef560bffSat, 10 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Responding Well (2024) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 223: Responding Well (2024)a750fde0-1610-4327-a32e-fc28003a40d8Sat, 10 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Responding Well (2024) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 223: Responding Well (2024)b7e2940d-2d27-462f-b2c2-c6d5315ba32eSat, 10 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBless Everyone"God bless everyone. Amen." Grace ended the brief prayer in her usual way. When she opened her eyes, she saw a slight frown on her mother's face. "What do you mean when you say 'God bless everyone'? Exactly who is everyone?" asked Mom."Well," said Grace, "I mean Grandma, Micah, my friends, the missionaries, the homeless--everyone.""What do you want God to do for them?" asked Mom."Bless them," answered Grace. "You know--Grandma needs help with her eyes, and Micah's having trouble sleeping. Those kinds of things." She glanced at the clock. "I'd better hurry or I'll miss my bus!"After school, Grace and Mom went shopping. When a clerk asked if they needed help, Mom nodded. "My daughter needs…" She paused. "Some clothes.""Jeans?" asked the clerk. "Tops? Or a coat?"Mom shrugged. "Just something to wear." Grace stared at her mom. "I need jeans and a couple of tops too," Grace told the clerk. Soon she was busy trying things on in the fitting room."That was so embarrassing, Mom!" Grace said after they left the store. "Why didn't you tell the clerk what I needed? She must think we're weird!""It was just easier not to go into detail," Mom answered. Grace gave her mom a puzzled look, and Mom smiled at her. "When the clerk spoke to us, your quick 'God bless everyone' prayer came to my mind. I thought maybe my answer would show you that it's important to communicate clearly--both to people and to God.""But God already knows what I'm thinking," Grace contended."That's true," Mom said. "But He wants you to talk to Him and express your thoughts and feelings. Jesus gave His life for us so we could be in a close, loving relationship with Him. He wants to hear about your worries and troubles so that He can give you peace and let you know He cares. Besides, when you make specific requests, it helps you pay attention to how God answers. Then you can thank Him for specific things."Grace nodded her head thoughtfully. "I'm glad God cares about me and everyone else and listens to us when we pray. Maybe tonight I'll write some specific prayers down and keep track of how God responds!"–Nance E. Keyes

"God bless everyone. Amen." Grace ended the brief prayer in her usual way. When she opened her eyes, she saw a slight frown on her mother's face. "What do you mean when you say 'God bless everyone'? Exactly who is everyone?" asked Mom."Well," said Grace, "I mean Grandma, Micah, my friends, the missionaries, the homeless--everyone.""What do you want God to do for them?" asked Mom."Bless them," answered Grace. "You know--Grandma needs help with her eyes, and Micah's having trouble sleeping. Those kinds of things." She glanced at the clock. "I'd better hurry or I'll miss my bus!"After school, Grace and Mom went shopping. When a clerk asked if they needed help, Mom nodded. "My daughter needs…" She paused. "Some clothes.""Jeans?" asked the clerk. "Tops? Or a coat?"Mom shrugged. "Just something to wear." Grace stared at her mom. "I need jeans and a couple of tops too," Grace told the clerk. Soon she was busy trying things on in the fitting room."That was so embarrassing, Mom!" Grace said after they left the store. "Why didn't you tell the clerk what I needed? She must think we're weird!""It was just easier not to go into detail," Mom answered. Grace gave her mom a puzzled look, and Mom smiled at her. "When the clerk spoke to us, your quick 'God bless everyone' prayer came to my mind. I thought maybe my answer would show you that it's important to communicate clearly--both to people and to God.""But God already knows what I'm thinking," Grace contended."That's true," Mom said. "But He wants you to talk to Him and express your thoughts and feelings. Jesus gave His life for us so we could be in a close, loving relationship with Him. He wants to hear about your worries and troubles so that He can give you peace and let you know He cares. Besides, when you make specific requests, it helps you pay attention to how God answers. Then you can thank Him for specific things."Grace nodded her head thoughtfully. "I'm glad God cares about me and everyone else and listens to us when we pray. Maybe tonight I'll write some specific prayers down and keep track of how God responds!"–Nance E. Keyes

Bless Everyone0ed3cf38-f335-4a5d-8d62-ab68e1d965c2Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBless Everyone"God bless everyone. Amen." Grace ended the brief prayer in her usual way. When she opened her eyes, she saw a slight frown on her mother's face. "What do you mean when you say 'God bless everyone'? Exactly who is everyone?" asked Mom."Well," said Grace, "I mean Grandma, Micah, my friends, the missionaries, the homeless--everyone.""What do you want God to do for them?" asked Mom."Bless them," answered Grace. "You know--Grandma needs help with her eyes, and Micah's having trouble sleeping. Those kinds of things." She glanced at the clock. "I'd better hurry or I'll miss my bus!"After school, Grace and Mom went shopping. When a clerk asked if they needed help, Mom nodded. "My daughter needs…" She paused. "Some clothes.""Jeans?" asked the clerk. "Tops? Or a coat?"Mom shrugged. "Just something to wear." Grace stared at her mom. "I need jeans and a couple of tops too," Grace told the clerk. Soon she was busy trying things on in the fitting room."That was so embarrassing, Mom!" Grace said after they left the store. "Why didn't you tell the clerk what I needed? She must think we're weird!""It was just easier not to go into detail," Mom answered. Grace gave her mom a puzzled look, and Mom smiled at her. "When the clerk spoke to us, your quick 'God bless everyone' prayer came to my mind. I thought maybe my answer would show you that it's important to communicate clearly--both to people and to God.""But God already knows what I'm thinking," Grace contended."That's true," Mom said. "But He wants you to talk to Him and express your thoughts and feelings. Jesus gave His life for us so we could be in a close, loving relationship with Him. He wants to hear about your worries and troubles so that He can give you peace and let you know He cares. Besides, when you make specific requests, it helps you pay attention to how God answers. Then you can thank Him for specific things."Grace nodded her head thoughtfully. "I'm glad God cares about me and everyone else and listens to us when we pray. Maybe tonight I'll write some specific prayers down and keep track of how God responds!"–Nance E. Keyes

"God bless everyone. Amen." Grace ended the brief prayer in her usual way. When she opened her eyes, she saw a slight frown on her mother's face. "What do you mean when you say 'God bless everyone'? Exactly who is everyone?" asked Mom."Well," said Grace, "I mean Grandma, Micah, my friends, the missionaries, the homeless--everyone.""What do you want God to do for them?" asked Mom."Bless them," answered Grace. "You know--Grandma needs help with her eyes, and Micah's having trouble sleeping. Those kinds of things." She glanced at the clock. "I'd better hurry or I'll miss my bus!"After school, Grace and Mom went shopping. When a clerk asked if they needed help, Mom nodded. "My daughter needs…" She paused. "Some clothes.""Jeans?" asked the clerk. "Tops? Or a coat?"Mom shrugged. "Just something to wear." Grace stared at her mom. "I need jeans and a couple of tops too," Grace told the clerk. Soon she was busy trying things on in the fitting room."That was so embarrassing, Mom!" Grace said after they left the store. "Why didn't you tell the clerk what I needed? She must think we're weird!""It was just easier not to go into detail," Mom answered. Grace gave her mom a puzzled look, and Mom smiled at her. "When the clerk spoke to us, your quick 'God bless everyone' prayer came to my mind. I thought maybe my answer would show you that it's important to communicate clearly--both to people and to God.""But God already knows what I'm thinking," Grace contended."That's true," Mom said. "But He wants you to talk to Him and express your thoughts and feelings. Jesus gave His life for us so we could be in a close, loving relationship with Him. He wants to hear about your worries and troubles so that He can give you peace and let you know He cares. Besides, when you make specific requests, it helps you pay attention to how God answers. Then you can thank Him for specific things."Grace nodded her head thoughtfully. "I'm glad God cares about me and everyone else and listens to us when we pray. Maybe tonight I'll write some specific prayers down and keep track of how God responds!"–Nance E. Keyes

Bless Everyone4556d999-76f2-42c9-84ae-c6cfe1009232Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGGB Question Session | Girls Gone Biblehi ggb :) we're back this week for another GGB QUESTION SESSION. we love these episodes because it's just us having natural raw conversation and getting to answer your questions. some questions we answered: -how do you avoid temptation? -do you ever want to move out of LA? -can a marriage be redeemed after infidelity? -how do you surrender your career? -what is God teaching you these days? -how do you read the Bible? -how do you hear God? we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

hi ggb :) we're back this week for another GGB QUESTION SESSION. we love these episodes because it's just us having natural raw conversation and getting to answer your questions. some questions we answered: -how do you avoid temptation? -do you ever want to move out of LA? -can a marriage be redeemed after infidelity? -how do you surrender your career? -what is God teaching you these days? -how do you read the Bible? -how do you hear God? we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullGGB Question Session | Girls Gone Biblecdeb8595-3cd9-4dea-ad86-13ba33f37f57Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:07:47 +00004708https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Reacts to Olympics "Last Supper" Perhaps you&#39;ve heard about the blasphemous debacle that occurred during the Olympics opening ceremonies, when a scandalous parody of the Last Supper was broadcast around the world. Christian media voices across the internet (and Catholic leaders around the world) have responded with the condemnation that the &quot;performance&quot; deserves. But Fr. Mike has what he hopes is a bit of a fresh take on the situation, as well as something that you and I can do today in direct response to this—and all other—blasphemy.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Perhaps you&#39;ve heard about the blasphemous debacle that occurred during the Olympics opening ceremonies, when a scandalous parody of the Last Supper was broadcast around the world. Christian media voices across the internet (and Catholic leaders around the world) have responded with the condemnation that the &quot;performance&quot; deserves. But Fr. Mike has what he hopes is a bit of a fresh take on the situation, as well as something that you and I can do today in direct response to this—and all other—blasphemy.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Reacts to Olympics "Last Supper"72de62e5-bca5-4e60-8eb1-3b13f16803aaFri, 09 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Reacts to Olympics "Last Supper" Perhaps you&#39;ve heard about the blasphemous debacle that occurred during the Olympics opening ceremonies, when a scandalous parody of the Last Supper was broadcast around the world. Christian media voices across the internet (and Catholic leaders around the world) have responded with the condemnation that the &quot;performance&quot; deserves. But Fr. Mike has what he hopes is a bit of a fresh take on the situation, as well as something that you and I can do today in direct response to this—and all other—blasphemy.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Perhaps you&#39;ve heard about the blasphemous debacle that occurred during the Olympics opening ceremonies, when a scandalous parody of the Last Supper was broadcast around the world. Christian media voices across the internet (and Catholic leaders around the world) have responded with the condemnation that the &quot;performance&quot; deserves. But Fr. Mike has what he hopes is a bit of a fresh take on the situation, as well as something that you and I can do today in direct response to this—and all other—blasphemy.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Reacts to Olympics "Last Supper"95020dd6-b017-420f-a13c-92cdcfe295dbFri, 09 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRERUN: Should I Keep My Relationship With God To Myself?Happy Friday, everyone ! As we&#39;ve officially entered into our break between seasons, we thought posting reruns would be a great idea to stay in touch while we take a few weeks off to prepare for season FOUR ! We hope you enjoy these few episodes and as always, we&#39;re continually grateful for your endless support :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Happy Friday, everyone ! As we&#39;ve officially entered into our break between seasons, we thought posting reruns would be a great idea to stay in touch while we take a few weeks off to prepare for season FOUR ! We hope you enjoy these few episodes and as always, we&#39;re continually grateful for your endless support :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullRERUN: Should I Keep My Relationship With God To Myself?d065edd4-f7fa-45a5-9191-47d52d0d5dfaFri, 09 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 174: Trauma Doctor Reveals Every Type Of Trauma & It’s Effects In 10 MinutesIn this moment, world-renowned trauma expert, Paul Conti discusses the different forms that trauma can take. Paul defines trauma as anything that overwhelms your coping mechanisms, which in turn changes the structure of your brain. Trauma can be broken down into 3 types: acute, chronic, or vicarious. Acute is a very evident type of trauma, and the one most people think of, this includes PTSD. Chronic trauma occurs over a longer period of time, and includes racism, bullying and neglect. Finally, vicarious trauma is the trauma people can get due to empathising with another person’s trauma and feeling their pain. Paul also outlines the hypothesis of ‘multiple hit’ trauma. This is the idea that after multiple traumas it can became too much for a person to cope with, and even a small trauma can then push a person over the edge. This hypothesis completely disproves the idea that what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/CtWAMbYKTLb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/TIVYc9ZjNu Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Paul: https://drpaulconti.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, world-renowned trauma expert, Paul Conti discusses the different forms that trauma can take. Paul defines trauma as anything that overwhelms your coping mechanisms, which in turn changes the structure of your brain. Trauma can be broken down into 3 types: acute, chronic, or vicarious. Acute is a very evident type of trauma, and the one most people think of, this includes PTSD. Chronic trauma occurs over a longer period of time, and includes racism, bullying and neglect. Finally, vicarious trauma is the trauma people can get due to empathising with another person’s trauma and feeling their pain. Paul also outlines the hypothesis of ‘multiple hit’ trauma. This is the idea that after multiple traumas it can became too much for a person to cope with, and even a small trauma can then push a person over the edge. This hypothesis completely disproves the idea that what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/CtWAMbYKTLb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/TIVYc9ZjNu Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Paul: https://drpaulconti.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 174: Trauma Doctor Reveals Every Type Of Trauma & It’s Effects In 10 Minutes10b62fef-ec1e-46b6-9c43-e688ec702ac6Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:06:00 +0000661https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2024) Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2024)2cd9b4ce-8023-4210-ac4b-d7c9869fc2ccFri, 09 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Matrimonial Consent (2024) Matrimonial consent is an indispensable element of the Sacrament of Marriage. Fr. Mike explains why it is essential for those entering marriage to express their consent freely and why in the Church’s eyes, “if consent is lacking, there is no marriage.” Fr. Mike also guides us through the Church’s teaching on annulment and clarifies why it can be complex. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1625-1632. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Matrimonial consent is an indispensable element of the Sacrament of Marriage. Fr. Mike explains why it is essential for those entering marriage to express their consent freely and why in the Church’s eyes, “if consent is lacking, there is no marriage.” Fr. Mike also guides us through the Church’s teaching on annulment and clarifies why it can be complex. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1625-1632. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 222: Matrimonial Consent (2024)4c4f595c-2c4f-43a1-89e0-f31e696167d4Fri, 09 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Matrimonial Consent (2024) Matrimonial consent is an indispensable element of the Sacrament of Marriage. Fr. Mike explains why it is essential for those entering marriage to express their consent freely and why in the Church’s eyes, “if consent is lacking, there is no marriage.” Fr. Mike also guides us through the Church’s teaching on annulment and clarifies why it can be complex. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1625-1632. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Matrimonial consent is an indispensable element of the Sacrament of Marriage. Fr. Mike explains why it is essential for those entering marriage to express their consent freely and why in the Church’s eyes, “if consent is lacking, there is no marriage.” Fr. Mike also guides us through the Church’s teaching on annulment and clarifies why it can be complex. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1625-1632. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 222: Matrimonial Consent (2024)cdb78789-9493-4206-9a04-eb0868e959e9Fri, 09 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2024) Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2024)91f41e93-9d90-4796-9b6d-583909c907d5Fri, 09 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2024) Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2024)1bf33232-5621-4662-8b11-6c42cd99e099Fri, 09 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2024) Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2024)f8c37889-bb88-4b91-9e24-5ee79cbf7247Fri, 09 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Lighted PathLucas and Grandpa were camping together in the mountains. One day, after they had hiked to the top of a lookout point, they sat down to enjoy a late afternoon snack. "How are your friends at school?" Grandpa asked. "Your Dad said you and Bryer had a fight.""Yeah." Lucas sighed. "I'm not sure what to do about it."Grandpa was about to respond when he noticed the sun getting low in the sky. "We need to start heading back before it gets dark. The path up here is rocky, and it will be much easier to get back to the campsite in the light." Sure enough, the sun soon dipped behind the mountains. Then, as the moon began rising, Lucas pointed at it and exclaimed, "Look, Grandpa, it's a full moon tonight!" As Lucas and Grandpa continued down the path, the moon suddenly disappeared behind a cloud. Almost immediately, Lucas tripped over a small rock. Grandpa helped him up and made sure he was all right. "We'd better wait here for a bit until the moon is out again. This path is too hard to walk without any light." Grandpa thought for a moment. "You know, this path is a lot like life. Although our mountain path is full of rocks, the light from the moon keeps us from tripping. And life is also full of hard choices and temptations that may make us stumble or fall, but we have a light to guide us. Jesus is the light on our path.""How do we know where Jesus is leading us?" asked Lucas."He guides us through His Word, the Bible," Grandpa replied. "The truth and wisdom of the Word of God light our way. In the New Testament, Jesus Himself is called the Word. His sacrifice for us is a demonstration of God's love, and through the Holy Spirit, He helps us live out His love, truth, and wisdom in our lives. Just as we need the moon to light our way back to camp, we need Jesus to guide us in the way He wants us to live."Just then, the moon came out again, illuminating their campsite in its glow. Lucas turned to Grandpa. "When we get back to the tent, can I see what Jesus says about friendship in your Bible?"Grandpa smiled and nodded. "Let's go!"–Bethany Den Boer

Lucas and Grandpa were camping together in the mountains. One day, after they had hiked to the top of a lookout point, they sat down to enjoy a late afternoon snack. "How are your friends at school?" Grandpa asked. "Your Dad said you and Bryer had a fight.""Yeah." Lucas sighed. "I'm not sure what to do about it."Grandpa was about to respond when he noticed the sun getting low in the sky. "We need to start heading back before it gets dark. The path up here is rocky, and it will be much easier to get back to the campsite in the light." Sure enough, the sun soon dipped behind the mountains. Then, as the moon began rising, Lucas pointed at it and exclaimed, "Look, Grandpa, it's a full moon tonight!" As Lucas and Grandpa continued down the path, the moon suddenly disappeared behind a cloud. Almost immediately, Lucas tripped over a small rock. Grandpa helped him up and made sure he was all right. "We'd better wait here for a bit until the moon is out again. This path is too hard to walk without any light." Grandpa thought for a moment. "You know, this path is a lot like life. Although our mountain path is full of rocks, the light from the moon keeps us from tripping. And life is also full of hard choices and temptations that may make us stumble or fall, but we have a light to guide us. Jesus is the light on our path.""How do we know where Jesus is leading us?" asked Lucas."He guides us through His Word, the Bible," Grandpa replied. "The truth and wisdom of the Word of God light our way. In the New Testament, Jesus Himself is called the Word. His sacrifice for us is a demonstration of God's love, and through the Holy Spirit, He helps us live out His love, truth, and wisdom in our lives. Just as we need the moon to light our way back to camp, we need Jesus to guide us in the way He wants us to live."Just then, the moon came out again, illuminating their campsite in its glow. Lucas turned to Grandpa. "When we get back to the tent, can I see what Jesus says about friendship in your Bible?"Grandpa smiled and nodded. "Let's go!"–Bethany Den Boer

A Lighted Path1e8d370d-44f6-4103-819e-84b6480a7674Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Lighted PathLucas and Grandpa were camping together in the mountains. One day, after they had hiked to the top of a lookout point, they sat down to enjoy a late afternoon snack. "How are your friends at school?" Grandpa asked. "Your Dad said you and Bryer had a fight.""Yeah." Lucas sighed. "I'm not sure what to do about it."Grandpa was about to respond when he noticed the sun getting low in the sky. "We need to start heading back before it gets dark. The path up here is rocky, and it will be much easier to get back to the campsite in the light." Sure enough, the sun soon dipped behind the mountains. Then, as the moon began rising, Lucas pointed at it and exclaimed, "Look, Grandpa, it's a full moon tonight!" As Lucas and Grandpa continued down the path, the moon suddenly disappeared behind a cloud. Almost immediately, Lucas tripped over a small rock. Grandpa helped him up and made sure he was all right. "We'd better wait here for a bit until the moon is out again. This path is too hard to walk without any light." Grandpa thought for a moment. "You know, this path is a lot like life. Although our mountain path is full of rocks, the light from the moon keeps us from tripping. And life is also full of hard choices and temptations that may make us stumble or fall, but we have a light to guide us. Jesus is the light on our path.""How do we know where Jesus is leading us?" asked Lucas."He guides us through His Word, the Bible," Grandpa replied. "The truth and wisdom of the Word of God light our way. In the New Testament, Jesus Himself is called the Word. His sacrifice for us is a demonstration of God's love, and through the Holy Spirit, He helps us live out His love, truth, and wisdom in our lives. Just as we need the moon to light our way back to camp, we need Jesus to guide us in the way He wants us to live."Just then, the moon came out again, illuminating their campsite in its glow. Lucas turned to Grandpa. "When we get back to the tent, can I see what Jesus says about friendship in your Bible?"Grandpa smiled and nodded. "Let's go!"–Bethany Den Boer

Lucas and Grandpa were camping together in the mountains. One day, after they had hiked to the top of a lookout point, they sat down to enjoy a late afternoon snack. "How are your friends at school?" Grandpa asked. "Your Dad said you and Bryer had a fight.""Yeah." Lucas sighed. "I'm not sure what to do about it."Grandpa was about to respond when he noticed the sun getting low in the sky. "We need to start heading back before it gets dark. The path up here is rocky, and it will be much easier to get back to the campsite in the light." Sure enough, the sun soon dipped behind the mountains. Then, as the moon began rising, Lucas pointed at it and exclaimed, "Look, Grandpa, it's a full moon tonight!" As Lucas and Grandpa continued down the path, the moon suddenly disappeared behind a cloud. Almost immediately, Lucas tripped over a small rock. Grandpa helped him up and made sure he was all right. "We'd better wait here for a bit until the moon is out again. This path is too hard to walk without any light." Grandpa thought for a moment. "You know, this path is a lot like life. Although our mountain path is full of rocks, the light from the moon keeps us from tripping. And life is also full of hard choices and temptations that may make us stumble or fall, but we have a light to guide us. Jesus is the light on our path.""How do we know where Jesus is leading us?" asked Lucas."He guides us through His Word, the Bible," Grandpa replied. "The truth and wisdom of the Word of God light our way. In the New Testament, Jesus Himself is called the Word. His sacrifice for us is a demonstration of God's love, and through the Holy Spirit, He helps us live out His love, truth, and wisdom in our lives. Just as we need the moon to light our way back to camp, we need Jesus to guide us in the way He wants us to live."Just then, the moon came out again, illuminating their campsite in its glow. Lucas turned to Grandpa. "When we get back to the tent, can I see what Jesus says about friendship in your Bible?"Grandpa smiled and nodded. "Let's go!"–Bethany Den Boer

A Lighted Path2f29698d-b5a5-4f77-8afe-19389aa8154cFri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#879 - 1 Thessalonians 3 – Worry and EncouragementThis episode is part 3 of a study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Paul has been worried about the Thessalonians, but Timothy has just returned with word of how well they have done since he left. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-thessalonians-3-worry-and-encouragement/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 3 of a study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Paul has been worried about the Thessalonians, but Timothy has just returned with word of how well they have done since he left. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-thessalonians-3-worry-and-encouragement/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#879 - 1 Thessalonians 3 – Worry and Encouragementdbca3708-508b-4cad-8b82-2b2b642dda27Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000537https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Man Who Walked 1200 Miles Holding ChristI have the privilege of speaking with Fr. Roger Landry, who embarked on an extraordinary 1,200-mile plus Eucharistic pilgrimage across the United States while carrying Christ. We explore the profound impact of bringing Jesus in the Eucharist to tens of thousands of people, where even the most indifferent hearts were moved. Fr. Landry shares stories of people stopping their cars, stepping onto the scalding asphalt to kneel in reverence, and experiencing conversions of heart amidst a world often filled with loneliness and apathy. He even had the opportunity to offer a procession in a prison yard, leading something that has likely never happened before in the United States of America. Despite facing some insults, the journey was marked by overwhelming love and transformation. Join us as we delve into these powerful moments of faith and devotion. Links Discussed on the Show: Seton Pilgrimage Chronicled by Fr. Roger Landry and his team - https://www.setonpilgrimage.org Fr. Roger Landry's Additional Material - https://catholicpreaching.com 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 15 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have the privilege of speaking with Fr. Roger Landry, who embarked on an extraordinary 1,200-mile plus Eucharistic pilgrimage across the United States while carrying Christ. We explore the profound impact of bringing Jesus in the Eucharist to tens of thousands of people, where even the most indifferent hearts were moved. Fr. Landry shares stories of people stopping their cars, stepping onto the scalding asphalt to kneel in reverence, and experiencing conversions of heart amidst a world often filled with loneliness and apathy. He even had the opportunity to offer a procession in a prison yard, leading something that has likely never happened before in the United States of America. Despite facing some insults, the journey was marked by overwhelming love and transformation. Join us as we delve into these powerful moments of faith and devotion. Links Discussed on the Show: Seton Pilgrimage Chronicled by Fr. Roger Landry and his team - https://www.setonpilgrimage.org Fr. Roger Landry's Additional Material - https://catholicpreaching.com 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 15 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Man Who Walked 1200 Miles Holding Christa57a3897-ad98-4d04-b348-c9818b2a150bThu, 08 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +00003658https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFrancis Ngannou Breaks Down Sharing Heartbreaking Story: "I Don't Know The Purpose Of Fighting Anymore", "I Feel Powerless", "I Don't Know How To Deal With This!"Crossing oceans, deserts, national borders, and finally the entrance to the UFC ring, you've never heard a journey like Francis Ngannou's  Francis Ngannou is a martial artist, professional boxer, and Lineal Combat Sports Heavyweight World Champion. He became UFC Heavyweight Champion in 2021 and holds an MMA record of 17 wins and 12 victories by knockout.  In this conversation, Francis and Steven discuss topics such as, Francis’ painful childhood, how Francis worked in a sand mine aged 10 and dreamt of boxing, his struggle to find a place to train, and the death of his 15-month-old son.  (00:00) Intro (02:13) My Childhood: Surviving on Less Than $1000 a Year (06:17) Overcoming Struggles in Rural Cameroon (12:52) My Dream of Becoming a Professional Boxer (14:59) Choosing a Different Path Than My Father (17:27) Growing Up with a Violent Father (18:11) Coping with My Father's Death at 15 (19:57) Wishing for One More Day with My Dad (24:22) The Struggles Of Chasing My Boxing Dream (25:30) The INSANE Journey to Reach Europe (28:41) How We Survived the Sahara Desert! (32:47) The Hardest Part of My Journey (34:59) Waiting to Cross the Border (36:53) Two Ways Out: Swimming the Ocean or Climbing the Barbed Wire Fence (42:15) Six Attempts to Cross the Sea in a Dinghy (49:02) Months of Survival in the Forest (50:56) Evading Police Radars (58:26) Calling the Red Cross for Help (01:02:60) Two Months in a Detention Center (01:05:07) Surviving on 50 Euros (01:07:49) My Coach's Support: A Place to Stay and Guidance (01:10:15) My First Experience with MMA (01:11:12) Facing Rejection: No One Wanted to Fight Me in Paris (01:12:40) How I Made It to the UFC (01:14:20) My First Fight in America (01:16:04) Winning the UFC Heavyweight Title (01:21:10) The Conversation with Dana White (01:24:31) How the Contract Took My Freedom (01:27:44) The UFC Contract and Its Clauses (01:29:40) Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou (01:32:41) My Future Goals in Fighting (01:34:53) Ads (01:35:51) The Truth Behind the Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou Fight (01:43:17) Coping with the Death of My Baby Son (01:47:29) Going Through Grief (01:52:37) Returning to Cameroon (01:59:05) The Last Guest Question Follow Francis:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/1NxVsZgZPLb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/LLWRzrkZPLb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO10 for 10% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crossing oceans, deserts, national borders, and finally the entrance to the UFC ring, you've never heard a journey like Francis Ngannou's  Francis Ngannou is a martial artist, professional boxer, and Lineal Combat Sports Heavyweight World Champion. He became UFC Heavyweight Champion in 2021 and holds an MMA record of 17 wins and 12 victories by knockout.  In this conversation, Francis and Steven discuss topics such as, Francis’ painful childhood, how Francis worked in a sand mine aged 10 and dreamt of boxing, his struggle to find a place to train, and the death of his 15-month-old son.  (00:00) Intro (02:13) My Childhood: Surviving on Less Than $1000 a Year (06:17) Overcoming Struggles in Rural Cameroon (12:52) My Dream of Becoming a Professional Boxer (14:59) Choosing a Different Path Than My Father (17:27) Growing Up with a Violent Father (18:11) Coping with My Father's Death at 15 (19:57) Wishing for One More Day with My Dad (24:22) The Struggles Of Chasing My Boxing Dream (25:30) The INSANE Journey to Reach Europe (28:41) How We Survived the Sahara Desert! (32:47) The Hardest Part of My Journey (34:59) Waiting to Cross the Border (36:53) Two Ways Out: Swimming the Ocean or Climbing the Barbed Wire Fence (42:15) Six Attempts to Cross the Sea in a Dinghy (49:02) Months of Survival in the Forest (50:56) Evading Police Radars (58:26) Calling the Red Cross for Help (01:02:60) Two Months in a Detention Center (01:05:07) Surviving on 50 Euros (01:07:49) My Coach's Support: A Place to Stay and Guidance (01:10:15) My First Experience with MMA (01:11:12) Facing Rejection: No One Wanted to Fight Me in Paris (01:12:40) How I Made It to the UFC (01:14:20) My First Fight in America (01:16:04) Winning the UFC Heavyweight Title (01:21:10) The Conversation with Dana White (01:24:31) How the Contract Took My Freedom (01:27:44) The UFC Contract and Its Clauses (01:29:40) Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou (01:32:41) My Future Goals in Fighting (01:34:53) Ads (01:35:51) The Truth Behind the Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou Fight (01:43:17) Coping with the Death of My Baby Son (01:47:29) Going Through Grief (01:52:37) Returning to Cameroon (01:59:05) The Last Guest Question Follow Francis:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/1NxVsZgZPLb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/LLWRzrkZPLb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: ZOE - http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO10 for 10% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFrancis Ngannou Breaks Down Sharing Heartbreaking Story: "I Don't Know The Purpose Of Fighting Anymore", "I Feel Powerless", "I Don't Know How To Deal With This!"b08d5d09-9e7f-4bfd-83e1-644b460a2069Thu, 08 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +00007787https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2024) Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2024)42582db5-610c-474a-982f-883f0f36797bThu, 08 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: The Celebration of Marriage (2024) What does a Catholic wedding look like? Today, we dive into the liturgical celebration of marriage and learn that the celebration must be valid, worthy, and fruitful. Additionally, we briefly cover virginity for the sake of the Kingdom and how this particular call highlights the beauty and goodness of marriage. Fr. Mike emphasizes that those called to celibacy can truly live joyful and fulfilling lives. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1618-1624. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does a Catholic wedding look like? Today, we dive into the liturgical celebration of marriage and learn that the celebration must be valid, worthy, and fruitful. Additionally, we briefly cover virginity for the sake of the Kingdom and how this particular call highlights the beauty and goodness of marriage. Fr. Mike emphasizes that those called to celibacy can truly live joyful and fulfilling lives. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1618-1624. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 221: The Celebration of Marriage (2024)e8a82254-ccd0-4039-a30b-0490c0f5c36fThu, 08 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: The Celebration of Marriage (2024) What does a Catholic wedding look like? Today, we dive into the liturgical celebration of marriage and learn that the celebration must be valid, worthy, and fruitful. Additionally, we briefly cover virginity for the sake of the Kingdom and how this particular call highlights the beauty and goodness of marriage. Fr. Mike emphasizes that those called to celibacy can truly live joyful and fulfilling lives. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1618-1624. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does a Catholic wedding look like? Today, we dive into the liturgical celebration of marriage and learn that the celebration must be valid, worthy, and fruitful. Additionally, we briefly cover virginity for the sake of the Kingdom and how this particular call highlights the beauty and goodness of marriage. Fr. Mike emphasizes that those called to celibacy can truly live joyful and fulfilling lives. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1618-1624. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 221: The Celebration of Marriage (2024)4b29cd1d-6340-4da8-949a-1dc925a21853Thu, 08 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2024) Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2024)66c7c943-3867-414c-8a33-4cb37926435eThu, 08 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2024) Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2024)f0ed53cb-cb02-4fcf-883e-c5e3afc4f695Thu, 08 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2024) Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2024)d447334c-d94c-4c0f-85f9-cad856018bb1Thu, 08 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPicking Muscadines"Cora, Gran just called," Mom said. "She said the muscadines are ready to be picked.""Yay! When can we go over and help?" Cora loved helping her grandparents pick their muscadine grapes each summer."I told Gran we'd be over early tomorrow morning before it gets too hot."Mom and Cora got up early the next morning and headed over to Gran and Gramps' house. Gran met them in the driveway, and they took the tractor and trailer down to the vineyard. "Gramps is already busy picking," Gran said. "I think we're going to have a good crop this year. The vines are loaded."When Gran stopped the tractor, Cora grabbed a bucket and got busy. As she was picking near Gran, she noticed that one of the branches looked dead and didn't have any muscadines on it. "What happened to this branch, Gran?""See where it's broken loose from the vine?" said Gran. "Without the vine, it can't live or produce fruit."By the time they stopped for lunch, Cora had picked five buckets full of muscadines. "I pulled that dead branch out that Cora found today," Gramps said while they were all enjoying sandwiches and lemonade. "It made me think of a Bible verse.""What verse is that?" Cora asked.Gramps took a Bible off the counter and opened it to John 15:5. "Cora, will you read it for us?"Cora took the Bible and began reading. "Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing." Cora looked up. "What does that actually mean?""Well," said Gramps, "just like the muscadine branches need the vine to live and produce fruit, we need Jesus, our vine, to grow and produce spiritual fruit. We can't grow as Christians or show others God's love on our own--we need to be connected to Jesus in faith so His Spirit can work in us and produce fruit through us.""Wow, that's pretty cool!" said Cora. "I think I get it now. Since I trust in Jesus, He's my vine and I'm His branch.""I think you've got it," Gran said. "Now, let's go pick some more muscadines."–Lisa Fuller

"Cora, Gran just called," Mom said. "She said the muscadines are ready to be picked.""Yay! When can we go over and help?" Cora loved helping her grandparents pick their muscadine grapes each summer."I told Gran we'd be over early tomorrow morning before it gets too hot."Mom and Cora got up early the next morning and headed over to Gran and Gramps' house. Gran met them in the driveway, and they took the tractor and trailer down to the vineyard. "Gramps is already busy picking," Gran said. "I think we're going to have a good crop this year. The vines are loaded."When Gran stopped the tractor, Cora grabbed a bucket and got busy. As she was picking near Gran, she noticed that one of the branches looked dead and didn't have any muscadines on it. "What happened to this branch, Gran?""See where it's broken loose from the vine?" said Gran. "Without the vine, it can't live or produce fruit."By the time they stopped for lunch, Cora had picked five buckets full of muscadines. "I pulled that dead branch out that Cora found today," Gramps said while they were all enjoying sandwiches and lemonade. "It made me think of a Bible verse.""What verse is that?" Cora asked.Gramps took a Bible off the counter and opened it to John 15:5. "Cora, will you read it for us?"Cora took the Bible and began reading. "Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing." Cora looked up. "What does that actually mean?""Well," said Gramps, "just like the muscadine branches need the vine to live and produce fruit, we need Jesus, our vine, to grow and produce spiritual fruit. We can't grow as Christians or show others God's love on our own--we need to be connected to Jesus in faith so His Spirit can work in us and produce fruit through us.""Wow, that's pretty cool!" said Cora. "I think I get it now. Since I trust in Jesus, He's my vine and I'm His branch.""I think you've got it," Gran said. "Now, let's go pick some more muscadines."–Lisa Fuller

Picking Muscadines3d9b30ca-775a-4621-ab9c-30b37c043d9aThu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPicking Muscadines"Cora, Gran just called," Mom said. "She said the muscadines are ready to be picked.""Yay! When can we go over and help?" Cora loved helping her grandparents pick their muscadine grapes each summer."I told Gran we'd be over early tomorrow morning before it gets too hot."Mom and Cora got up early the next morning and headed over to Gran and Gramps' house. Gran met them in the driveway, and they took the tractor and trailer down to the vineyard. "Gramps is already busy picking," Gran said. "I think we're going to have a good crop this year. The vines are loaded."When Gran stopped the tractor, Cora grabbed a bucket and got busy. As she was picking near Gran, she noticed that one of the branches looked dead and didn't have any muscadines on it. "What happened to this branch, Gran?""See where it's broken loose from the vine?" said Gran. "Without the vine, it can't live or produce fruit."By the time they stopped for lunch, Cora had picked five buckets full of muscadines. "I pulled that dead branch out that Cora found today," Gramps said while they were all enjoying sandwiches and lemonade. "It made me think of a Bible verse.""What verse is that?" Cora asked.Gramps took a Bible off the counter and opened it to John 15:5. "Cora, will you read it for us?"Cora took the Bible and began reading. "Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing." Cora looked up. "What does that actually mean?""Well," said Gramps, "just like the muscadine branches need the vine to live and produce fruit, we need Jesus, our vine, to grow and produce spiritual fruit. We can't grow as Christians or show others God's love on our own--we need to be connected to Jesus in faith so His Spirit can work in us and produce fruit through us.""Wow, that's pretty cool!" said Cora. "I think I get it now. Since I trust in Jesus, He's my vine and I'm His branch.""I think you've got it," Gran said. "Now, let's go pick some more muscadines."–Lisa Fuller

"Cora, Gran just called," Mom said. "She said the muscadines are ready to be picked.""Yay! When can we go over and help?" Cora loved helping her grandparents pick their muscadine grapes each summer."I told Gran we'd be over early tomorrow morning before it gets too hot."Mom and Cora got up early the next morning and headed over to Gran and Gramps' house. Gran met them in the driveway, and they took the tractor and trailer down to the vineyard. "Gramps is already busy picking," Gran said. "I think we're going to have a good crop this year. The vines are loaded."When Gran stopped the tractor, Cora grabbed a bucket and got busy. As she was picking near Gran, she noticed that one of the branches looked dead and didn't have any muscadines on it. "What happened to this branch, Gran?""See where it's broken loose from the vine?" said Gran. "Without the vine, it can't live or produce fruit."By the time they stopped for lunch, Cora had picked five buckets full of muscadines. "I pulled that dead branch out that Cora found today," Gramps said while they were all enjoying sandwiches and lemonade. "It made me think of a Bible verse.""What verse is that?" Cora asked.Gramps took a Bible off the counter and opened it to John 15:5. "Cora, will you read it for us?"Cora took the Bible and began reading. "Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing." Cora looked up. "What does that actually mean?""Well," said Gramps, "just like the muscadine branches need the vine to live and produce fruit, we need Jesus, our vine, to grow and produce spiritual fruit. We can't grow as Christians or show others God's love on our own--we need to be connected to Jesus in faith so His Spirit can work in us and produce fruit through us.""Wow, that's pretty cool!" said Cora. "I think I get it now. Since I trust in Jesus, He's my vine and I'm His branch.""I think you've got it," Gran said. "Now, let's go pick some more muscadines."–Lisa Fuller

Picking Muscadines6e8cb703-28f7-4b40-a87f-9fdc2a7496f3Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2-Case #09 -The Ties That Bind, Pt 1Fr. John Szada, a colleague and friend of Father Martins, shares his first exorcism case.

Fr. John Szada, a colleague and friend of Father Martins, shares his first exorcism case.

fullS2-Case #09 -The Ties That Bind, Pt 1223d89b4-337f-41d6-9f38-82e522aa9593Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#339 :Martha's Faith-The Miracle of Lazarus Part 3 John 11:17-27 Today we continue our Lazarus series. Kids will hear:  Martha showed great faith and hope, even in her sadness. Jesus comforted Martha with the truth telling her “I am the resurrection and the life.”  Martha was honest with Jesus about her feelings, showing that we can always tell God how we feel. We can trust Jesus even when things are sad and unknown, just like Martha did. Jesus loves and cares for us deeply, as shown by His sacrifice on the cross.--------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. Other ways to support us are prayer, writing an iTunes/ Spotify review, and sharing it with those around you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 John 11:17-27 Today we continue our Lazarus series. Kids will hear:  Martha showed great faith and hope, even in her sadness. Jesus comforted Martha with the truth telling her “I am the resurrection and the life.”  Martha was honest with Jesus about her feelings, showing that we can always tell God how we feel. We can trust Jesus even when things are sad and unknown, just like Martha did. Jesus loves and cares for us deeply, as shown by His sacrifice on the cross.--------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. Other ways to support us are prayer, writing an iTunes/ Spotify review, and sharing it with those around you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#339 :Martha's Faith-The Miracle of Lazarus Part 3f58260bf-70b8-4a84-8423-118f9f0cbc22Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000645https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2024) Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2024)78bcfdd2-23b0-4c4b-a885-ed3628951841Wed, 07 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Marriage in the New Covenant (2024) How is the meaning of marriage different in the New Covenant? The Catechism teaches us today that Christ elevates the gift of marriage to a sacrament and restores the original order of this powerful union between man and woman. Fr. Mike explains why marriage looked different in the Old Covenant and how God was preparing his chosen people throughout time to accept Christ’s law of marriage. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1609-1617. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How is the meaning of marriage different in the New Covenant? The Catechism teaches us today that Christ elevates the gift of marriage to a sacrament and restores the original order of this powerful union between man and woman. Fr. Mike explains why marriage looked different in the Old Covenant and how God was preparing his chosen people throughout time to accept Christ’s law of marriage. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1609-1617. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 220: Marriage in the New Covenant (2024)400cbd69-2723-4d2b-a66f-c6d856546323Wed, 07 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Marriage in the New Covenant (2024) How is the meaning of marriage different in the New Covenant? The Catechism teaches us today that Christ elevates the gift of marriage to a sacrament and restores the original order of this powerful union between man and woman. Fr. Mike explains why marriage looked different in the Old Covenant and how God was preparing his chosen people throughout time to accept Christ’s law of marriage. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1609-1617. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How is the meaning of marriage different in the New Covenant? The Catechism teaches us today that Christ elevates the gift of marriage to a sacrament and restores the original order of this powerful union between man and woman. Fr. Mike explains why marriage looked different in the Old Covenant and how God was preparing his chosen people throughout time to accept Christ’s law of marriage. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1609-1617. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 220: Marriage in the New Covenant (2024)eb3f24fd-4691-4544-86f5-2324cb0e692aWed, 07 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2024) Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2024)fd9f99ed-280e-486e-92da-f379247eb484Wed, 07 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2024) Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2024)4bf77529-837f-4aa3-8bba-3aeb5aa1e254Wed, 07 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2024) Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2024)8ed50b08-a25c-4438-aef5-2f6288c06bb7Wed, 07 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCatch Me, DaddyLittle Iris climbed out of the pool and eagerly walked along the edge to where her father was standing waist-deep in the water. "Catch me again, Daddy!" she called. Iris leaped toward her father almost before he could get his arms up to catch her. "Wheeee!" he exclaimed as he pulled her around in the water and then took her to the shallow end where she could touch bottom. Soon Iris was back up the steps and heading toward her jumping spot again."Iris sure does trust Dad to catch her," said her older sister, Olivia. "And I can't believe how many times he keeps doing it. You'd think he'd get tired of it, but he actually seems to enjoy it!"Mom smiled. "You know what I think? I think this is a good picture of our faith in God. Your dad is happy that Iris trusts him enough to jump into his arms again and again. And because he caught her the first few times, she learned to trust him more and more. She jumped almost before he was ready the last time."Olivia was confused. "How is that like us and God?""Well, first of all, we need to trust Jesus to forgive our sins and save us," replied Mom. "Then, as God works in our hearts, we also learn to trust Him for many other things in life--sometimes for specific things, like providing for our needs or help finding friends at a new school." Olivia nodded. When they had moved the year before, those were things she'd often prayed about."After we trust God for something and find that He's faithful in keeping His promises, it's easier to trust Him the next time we have a problem," continued Mom. She smiled as Iris squealed and leaped toward her father's arms once again. "The more we exercise our faith, the more it grows. When Iris jumps into the pool, she doesn't think, 'Maybe Daddy will catch me.' She knows he will. Dad is pleased that Iris trusts him, and when we trust God like that, knowing that He loves us and will always take care of us, He is pleased too."–Lyndel F. Walker

Little Iris climbed out of the pool and eagerly walked along the edge to where her father was standing waist-deep in the water. "Catch me again, Daddy!" she called. Iris leaped toward her father almost before he could get his arms up to catch her. "Wheeee!" he exclaimed as he pulled her around in the water and then took her to the shallow end where she could touch bottom. Soon Iris was back up the steps and heading toward her jumping spot again."Iris sure does trust Dad to catch her," said her older sister, Olivia. "And I can't believe how many times he keeps doing it. You'd think he'd get tired of it, but he actually seems to enjoy it!"Mom smiled. "You know what I think? I think this is a good picture of our faith in God. Your dad is happy that Iris trusts him enough to jump into his arms again and again. And because he caught her the first few times, she learned to trust him more and more. She jumped almost before he was ready the last time."Olivia was confused. "How is that like us and God?""Well, first of all, we need to trust Jesus to forgive our sins and save us," replied Mom. "Then, as God works in our hearts, we also learn to trust Him for many other things in life--sometimes for specific things, like providing for our needs or help finding friends at a new school." Olivia nodded. When they had moved the year before, those were things she'd often prayed about."After we trust God for something and find that He's faithful in keeping His promises, it's easier to trust Him the next time we have a problem," continued Mom. She smiled as Iris squealed and leaped toward her father's arms once again. "The more we exercise our faith, the more it grows. When Iris jumps into the pool, she doesn't think, 'Maybe Daddy will catch me.' She knows he will. Dad is pleased that Iris trusts him, and when we trust God like that, knowing that He loves us and will always take care of us, He is pleased too."–Lyndel F. Walker

Catch Me, Daddy6512da2e-90c0-4e45-82de-9995f2540672Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCatch Me, DaddyLittle Iris climbed out of the pool and eagerly walked along the edge to where her father was standing waist-deep in the water. "Catch me again, Daddy!" she called. Iris leaped toward her father almost before he could get his arms up to catch her. "Wheeee!" he exclaimed as he pulled her around in the water and then took her to the shallow end where she could touch bottom. Soon Iris was back up the steps and heading toward her jumping spot again."Iris sure does trust Dad to catch her," said her older sister, Olivia. "And I can't believe how many times he keeps doing it. You'd think he'd get tired of it, but he actually seems to enjoy it!"Mom smiled. "You know what I think? I think this is a good picture of our faith in God. Your dad is happy that Iris trusts him enough to jump into his arms again and again. And because he caught her the first few times, she learned to trust him more and more. She jumped almost before he was ready the last time."Olivia was confused. "How is that like us and God?""Well, first of all, we need to trust Jesus to forgive our sins and save us," replied Mom. "Then, as God works in our hearts, we also learn to trust Him for many other things in life--sometimes for specific things, like providing for our needs or help finding friends at a new school." Olivia nodded. When they had moved the year before, those were things she'd often prayed about."After we trust God for something and find that He's faithful in keeping His promises, it's easier to trust Him the next time we have a problem," continued Mom. She smiled as Iris squealed and leaped toward her father's arms once again. "The more we exercise our faith, the more it grows. When Iris jumps into the pool, she doesn't think, 'Maybe Daddy will catch me.' She knows he will. Dad is pleased that Iris trusts him, and when we trust God like that, knowing that He loves us and will always take care of us, He is pleased too."–Lyndel F. Walker

Little Iris climbed out of the pool and eagerly walked along the edge to where her father was standing waist-deep in the water. "Catch me again, Daddy!" she called. Iris leaped toward her father almost before he could get his arms up to catch her. "Wheeee!" he exclaimed as he pulled her around in the water and then took her to the shallow end where she could touch bottom. Soon Iris was back up the steps and heading toward her jumping spot again."Iris sure does trust Dad to catch her," said her older sister, Olivia. "And I can't believe how many times he keeps doing it. You'd think he'd get tired of it, but he actually seems to enjoy it!"Mom smiled. "You know what I think? I think this is a good picture of our faith in God. Your dad is happy that Iris trusts him enough to jump into his arms again and again. And because he caught her the first few times, she learned to trust him more and more. She jumped almost before he was ready the last time."Olivia was confused. "How is that like us and God?""Well, first of all, we need to trust Jesus to forgive our sins and save us," replied Mom. "Then, as God works in our hearts, we also learn to trust Him for many other things in life--sometimes for specific things, like providing for our needs or help finding friends at a new school." Olivia nodded. When they had moved the year before, those were things she'd often prayed about."After we trust God for something and find that He's faithful in keeping His promises, it's easier to trust Him the next time we have a problem," continued Mom. She smiled as Iris squealed and leaped toward her father's arms once again. "The more we exercise our faith, the more it grows. When Iris jumps into the pool, she doesn't think, 'Maybe Daddy will catch me.' She knows he will. Dad is pleased that Iris trusts him, and when we trust God like that, knowing that He loves us and will always take care of us, He is pleased too."–Lyndel F. Walker

Catch Me, Daddyf33b9266-d46c-41fc-8777-5f382128a180Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Separation from God (2024) Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 219: Separation from God (2024)cf833512-cedf-4eef-9a30-0350a60b83abTue, 06 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Marriage in God’s Plan (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section on the sacrament of holy Matrimony. We unpack two elements of the sacrament, namely marriage in the order of creation and marriage under the regime of sin. Fr. Mike emphasizes that marriage is a partnership between man and woman that is oriented towards the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1601-1608. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section on the sacrament of holy Matrimony. We unpack two elements of the sacrament, namely marriage in the order of creation and marriage under the regime of sin. Fr. Mike emphasizes that marriage is a partnership between man and woman that is oriented towards the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1601-1608. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 219: Marriage in God’s Plan (2024)feb77dc6-f1e9-4a0d-81b1-b0092ab52e6cTue, 06 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Marriage in God’s Plan (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section on the sacrament of holy Matrimony. We unpack two elements of the sacrament, namely marriage in the order of creation and marriage under the regime of sin. Fr. Mike emphasizes that marriage is a partnership between man and woman that is oriented towards the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1601-1608. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section on the sacrament of holy Matrimony. We unpack two elements of the sacrament, namely marriage in the order of creation and marriage under the regime of sin. Fr. Mike emphasizes that marriage is a partnership between man and woman that is oriented towards the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1601-1608. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 219: Marriage in God’s Plan (2024)16c6968b-957d-4a01-a75c-3a0d3d8971acTue, 06 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Separation from God (2024) Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 219: Separation from God (2024)d0c26f57-4265-4d00-ac95-c30b7a7867e7Tue, 06 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Separation from God (2024) Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 219: Separation from God (2024)fa097557-df63-48ec-b1a1-277e7e3c6b66Tue, 06 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Separation from God (2024) Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 219: Separation from God (2024)7f05d6b9-18ff-40de-80d0-3ee2a8952575Tue, 06 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy?"Leila, don't touch that," Grandma said softly.Dylan watched as his grandma caught his baby sister's hand before she could reach the pan of cookies that had just come out of the oven. "Why?" Leila asked."Because you might get burned," Grandma said."Why?" Leila asked again.Grandma smiled. "Because the pan is hot.""Why?"Dylan rolled his eyes. "This is what she does, Grandma. She goes on and on like that all day long." "You did too, at her age." Grandma scooped Leila up and carried her to the living room.Dylan noticed Grandma's phone on the counter and checked the screen. Still no update from Dad. He joined his grandma and sister in the living room, not wanting to be alone. "Grandma, why does God let Mom get sick over and over again?" he asked. "Dad just took her to the emergency room last week, and now they're there again."Grandma squeezed his shoulder. "I know it's hard, Dylan. I'm worried too.""But why is it happening, Grandma? And why can't they just figure out what's going on so we don't have to be scared?"His grandma smiled. "You're starting to sound like Leila."Dylan swallowed. "Sometimes I just don't know why God acts the way He does.""It's okay to question God and wonder why He's working the way that He is," Grandma said. "In the Psalms, we read of others who did that. They knew that even though they might not get the exact answers they wanted, God would listen to their questions. Even Jesus, right before He died on the cross, asked God, 'Why?' He understands what it's like to go through hard things and not have all the answers.""So God's not mad when I ask all of the why questions?""Not at all," Grandma said. "He's patient with you, like we try to be patient with your sister.""I just want Mom to be healthy again," Dylan said. "More than wanting to know why, I want her to get better.""I know," Grandma said. "We all want that. Remember that God cares about her more than anyone--He sent His own Son to die for her. Whatever happens, we can trust Him to listen and be with us."–Emily Acker

"Leila, don't touch that," Grandma said softly.Dylan watched as his grandma caught his baby sister's hand before she could reach the pan of cookies that had just come out of the oven. "Why?" Leila asked."Because you might get burned," Grandma said."Why?" Leila asked again.Grandma smiled. "Because the pan is hot.""Why?"Dylan rolled his eyes. "This is what she does, Grandma. She goes on and on like that all day long." "You did too, at her age." Grandma scooped Leila up and carried her to the living room.Dylan noticed Grandma's phone on the counter and checked the screen. Still no update from Dad. He joined his grandma and sister in the living room, not wanting to be alone. "Grandma, why does God let Mom get sick over and over again?" he asked. "Dad just took her to the emergency room last week, and now they're there again."Grandma squeezed his shoulder. "I know it's hard, Dylan. I'm worried too.""But why is it happening, Grandma? And why can't they just figure out what's going on so we don't have to be scared?"His grandma smiled. "You're starting to sound like Leila."Dylan swallowed. "Sometimes I just don't know why God acts the way He does.""It's okay to question God and wonder why He's working the way that He is," Grandma said. "In the Psalms, we read of others who did that. They knew that even though they might not get the exact answers they wanted, God would listen to their questions. Even Jesus, right before He died on the cross, asked God, 'Why?' He understands what it's like to go through hard things and not have all the answers.""So God's not mad when I ask all of the why questions?""Not at all," Grandma said. "He's patient with you, like we try to be patient with your sister.""I just want Mom to be healthy again," Dylan said. "More than wanting to know why, I want her to get better.""I know," Grandma said. "We all want that. Remember that God cares about her more than anyone--He sent His own Son to die for her. Whatever happens, we can trust Him to listen and be with us."–Emily Acker

Why?870bcd94-b320-4659-9b9e-ddddbca980b5Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy?"Leila, don't touch that," Grandma said softly.Dylan watched as his grandma caught his baby sister's hand before she could reach the pan of cookies that had just come out of the oven. "Why?" Leila asked."Because you might get burned," Grandma said."Why?" Leila asked again.Grandma smiled. "Because the pan is hot.""Why?"Dylan rolled his eyes. "This is what she does, Grandma. She goes on and on like that all day long." "You did too, at her age." Grandma scooped Leila up and carried her to the living room.Dylan noticed Grandma's phone on the counter and checked the screen. Still no update from Dad. He joined his grandma and sister in the living room, not wanting to be alone. "Grandma, why does God let Mom get sick over and over again?" he asked. "Dad just took her to the emergency room last week, and now they're there again."Grandma squeezed his shoulder. "I know it's hard, Dylan. I'm worried too.""But why is it happening, Grandma? And why can't they just figure out what's going on so we don't have to be scared?"His grandma smiled. "You're starting to sound like Leila."Dylan swallowed. "Sometimes I just don't know why God acts the way He does.""It's okay to question God and wonder why He's working the way that He is," Grandma said. "In the Psalms, we read of others who did that. They knew that even though they might not get the exact answers they wanted, God would listen to their questions. Even Jesus, right before He died on the cross, asked God, 'Why?' He understands what it's like to go through hard things and not have all the answers.""So God's not mad when I ask all of the why questions?""Not at all," Grandma said. "He's patient with you, like we try to be patient with your sister.""I just want Mom to be healthy again," Dylan said. "More than wanting to know why, I want her to get better.""I know," Grandma said. "We all want that. Remember that God cares about her more than anyone--He sent His own Son to die for her. Whatever happens, we can trust Him to listen and be with us."–Emily Acker

"Leila, don't touch that," Grandma said softly.Dylan watched as his grandma caught his baby sister's hand before she could reach the pan of cookies that had just come out of the oven. "Why?" Leila asked."Because you might get burned," Grandma said."Why?" Leila asked again.Grandma smiled. "Because the pan is hot.""Why?"Dylan rolled his eyes. "This is what she does, Grandma. She goes on and on like that all day long." "You did too, at her age." Grandma scooped Leila up and carried her to the living room.Dylan noticed Grandma's phone on the counter and checked the screen. Still no update from Dad. He joined his grandma and sister in the living room, not wanting to be alone. "Grandma, why does God let Mom get sick over and over again?" he asked. "Dad just took her to the emergency room last week, and now they're there again."Grandma squeezed his shoulder. "I know it's hard, Dylan. I'm worried too.""But why is it happening, Grandma? And why can't they just figure out what's going on so we don't have to be scared?"His grandma smiled. "You're starting to sound like Leila."Dylan swallowed. "Sometimes I just don't know why God acts the way He does.""It's okay to question God and wonder why He's working the way that He is," Grandma said. "In the Psalms, we read of others who did that. They knew that even though they might not get the exact answers they wanted, God would listen to their questions. Even Jesus, right before He died on the cross, asked God, 'Why?' He understands what it's like to go through hard things and not have all the answers.""So God's not mad when I ask all of the why questions?""Not at all," Grandma said. "He's patient with you, like we try to be patient with your sister.""I just want Mom to be healthy again," Dylan said. "More than wanting to know why, I want her to get better.""I know," Grandma said. "We all want that. Remember that God cares about her more than anyone--He sent His own Son to die for her. Whatever happens, we can trust Him to listen and be with us."–Emily Acker

Why?90c1bef8-a7e1-40b5-bf4c-2c5ac4f284f9Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMiracles and Relationships with Ed JozsaThis episode is part 2 of a discussion with Ed Jozsa. In part one (episode 211) he discussed his amazing story of a series of miracles that took place after he went through a horrific accident. If you have not yet listened to that episode, I strongly suggest listening to that first! In this episode he and I take the discussion in a totally different direction. I explore the impact that this story has had on his relationships, starting with his marriage, then moving into how it has affected his children and extended relationships. Join me in this episode as Ed and I discuss how you do not need to go through a miracle to experience the voice of God and respond to his promptings. God has a plan that needs your cooperation. You are called to act powerfully in the lives of everyone around you. Take action, today! You can read more about Ed on his website: https://presenceofgodencounters.com/ You can find his two books: The Mystic Next Door and Triumph of the Cross

This episode is part 2 of a discussion with Ed Jozsa. In part one (episode 211) he discussed his amazing story of a series of miracles that took place after he went through a horrific accident. If you have not yet listened to that episode, I strongly suggest listening to that first! In this episode he and I take the discussion in a totally different direction. I explore the impact that this story has had on his relationships, starting with his marriage, then moving into how it has affected his children and extended relationships. Join me in this episode as Ed and I discuss how you do not need to go through a miracle to experience the voice of God and respond to his promptings. God has a plan that needs your cooperation. You are called to act powerfully in the lives of everyone around you. Take action, today! You can read more about Ed on his website: https://presenceofgodencounters.com/ You can find his two books: The Mystic Next Door and Triumph of the Cross

fullMiracles and Relationships with Ed Jozsa7f911344-fd7b-4710-9f65-69f6ad08df55Mon, 05 Aug 2024 23:42:56 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Woman Who Helps Athletes Sleep: Stop Having Showers Just Before Bed! New Science! ‘Nappucino’ Phenomenon You Need To Know!Quicker decision making and faster reaction times, here's how you sleep like an Olympian  Dr Cheri Mah is a sleep scientist and Professor at the Stanford Sleep Medicine Centre, specialising in the relationship between sleep and performance in elite athletes.  In this conversation, Dr Cheri and Steven discuss topics such as, the sleep hacks of elite athletes, the link between alcohol and bad sleep, how to hack naps, and how sleep can improve your sex life. (0:00) Intro (01:32) What do you do and why do you do it? (03:55) Who do you work with? (06:39) What are the misconceptions about sleep? (10:19) Study that increases performance by 12% (13:44) NBA players losing based on schedule (16:36) Players who slept more sprinted faster (18:22) Athletes who have changed their careers by focusing on sleep (21:38) Where to start getting better sleep? (22:51) Does sound/music hurt sleep quality? (23:52) Does temperature matter? (25:47) Food timing for better sleep (28:42) The food to eat before bed that will destroy your sleep (33:36) What to do for a racing mind? (35:07) What is the parasympathetic nervous system? (39:13) Emotional link to better sleep (41:17) Perception change on the importance of sleep (43:34) Cognitive performance and sleep (47:22) Sleep debt and how it works (51:55) Muscle memory and its connection to sleep (53:48) What's a nappucino? (55:18) Do naps work? (56:52) Is the snooze button bad? (59:43) Are there different chronotypes? (01:02:19) Does school start too early for kids? (01:03:55) What parents should know (01:06:20) Sleeping travel tips (01:10:46) Sleeping drugs (01:13:34) Does sex before sleep hurt quality of sleep? (01:15:07) What is the most popular question Cheri Mah gets asked? (01:17:54) How common is sleep apnea? (01:19:47) What excuses do we hear for prioritizing sleep? (01:21:25) Sleep and injury proneness (01:23:08) Waking up early makes Steven hungry (01:25:05) Is waking up in the middle of the night normal? (01:26:38) How much does alcohol affect my sleep? (01:27:43) Guests last question Follow Dr Cheri:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/9kmHGQ1DHLb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/9NTFNX3DHLb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett PerfectTed: https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DIARY40 with an exclusive code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quicker decision making and faster reaction times, here's how you sleep like an Olympian  Dr Cheri Mah is a sleep scientist and Professor at the Stanford Sleep Medicine Centre, specialising in the relationship between sleep and performance in elite athletes.  In this conversation, Dr Cheri and Steven discuss topics such as, the sleep hacks of elite athletes, the link between alcohol and bad sleep, how to hack naps, and how sleep can improve your sex life. (0:00) Intro (01:32) What do you do and why do you do it? (03:55) Who do you work with? (06:39) What are the misconceptions about sleep? (10:19) Study that increases performance by 12% (13:44) NBA players losing based on schedule (16:36) Players who slept more sprinted faster (18:22) Athletes who have changed their careers by focusing on sleep (21:38) Where to start getting better sleep? (22:51) Does sound/music hurt sleep quality? (23:52) Does temperature matter? (25:47) Food timing for better sleep (28:42) The food to eat before bed that will destroy your sleep (33:36) What to do for a racing mind? (35:07) What is the parasympathetic nervous system? (39:13) Emotional link to better sleep (41:17) Perception change on the importance of sleep (43:34) Cognitive performance and sleep (47:22) Sleep debt and how it works (51:55) Muscle memory and its connection to sleep (53:48) What's a nappucino? (55:18) Do naps work? (56:52) Is the snooze button bad? (59:43) Are there different chronotypes? (01:02:19) Does school start too early for kids? (01:03:55) What parents should know (01:06:20) Sleeping travel tips (01:10:46) Sleeping drugs (01:13:34) Does sex before sleep hurt quality of sleep? (01:15:07) What is the most popular question Cheri Mah gets asked? (01:17:54) How common is sleep apnea? (01:19:47) What excuses do we hear for prioritizing sleep? (01:21:25) Sleep and injury proneness (01:23:08) Waking up early makes Steven hungry (01:25:05) Is waking up in the middle of the night normal? (01:26:38) How much does alcohol affect my sleep? (01:27:43) Guests last question Follow Dr Cheri:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/9kmHGQ1DHLb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/9NTFNX3DHLb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett PerfectTed: https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DIARY40 with an exclusive code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Woman Who Helps Athletes Sleep: Stop Having Showers Just Before Bed! New Science! ‘Nappucino’ Phenomenon You Need To Know!ab476fc8-8636-4b80-96cc-1590e16301bdMon, 05 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +00005902https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2024)323a65be-d979-4bb7-a263-82d3b23587caMon, 05 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Summary of Holy Orders (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike reiterates that all three degrees of the sacrament are a longed for element of the “priestly people.” They are those called to go before God and before his people as a mediator. Fr. Mike also explains that for those who are not called to either “sacrament of service”, Holy Orders or Matrimony, we are all called “to be able to rejoice with those who have received gifts.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1590-1600. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike reiterates that all three degrees of the sacrament are a longed for element of the “priestly people.” They are those called to go before God and before his people as a mediator. Fr. Mike also explains that for those who are not called to either “sacrament of service”, Holy Orders or Matrimony, we are all called “to be able to rejoice with those who have received gifts.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1590-1600. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 218: Summary of Holy Orders (2024)4c26fbbd-7701-45ad-bd3a-d0482d9cbae5Mon, 05 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Summary of Holy Orders (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike reiterates that all three degrees of the sacrament are a longed for element of the “priestly people.” They are those called to go before God and before his people as a mediator. Fr. Mike also explains that for those who are not called to either “sacrament of service”, Holy Orders or Matrimony, we are all called “to be able to rejoice with those who have received gifts.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1590-1600. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike reiterates that all three degrees of the sacrament are a longed for element of the “priestly people.” They are those called to go before God and before his people as a mediator. Fr. Mike also explains that for those who are not called to either “sacrament of service”, Holy Orders or Matrimony, we are all called “to be able to rejoice with those who have received gifts.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1590-1600. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 218: Summary of Holy Orders (2024)74abf7a4-faf8-4ceb-96ff-7ecd0c42656fMon, 05 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2024)19182bd6-ea89-41ef-9ad3-18cc097654aeMon, 05 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2024)e433dcb6-0503-4def-b0ea-0a9948c2f30eMon, 05 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2024)b096e170-9334-420f-82fd-5546ed9f4326Mon, 05 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFast Food"Okay, kids. Let's go," called Dad after Kiara's swim meet had ended. "We only have a half hour before Keagan's soccer game.""Looks like we'll have to grab fast food again," Mom said as she closed her car door. She sighed. "It's not a very healthy choice.""We learned about food groups in school," said Kiara. "Our bodies need something from every group so we get the right balance of vitamins and nutrients and have the energy we need to grow and be healthy.""Well, I'm fine with the food groups of burgers and fries," said Keagan. "And ice cream too!"Mom laughed. "I know you like those things, but we need to either figure out a way to eat healthier despite our busy schedule or make the schedule less busy.""We just may have to do that," said Dad. "You know, a schedule that's too busy can also interfere with our spiritual diet. We often get a healthy dose of time with God on Sundays but settle for spiritual fast food the rest of the week--like a quick prayer before meals and only a nibble of a verse here and there.""Those small prayers and short verses are still good, but often we need more," Mom explained. "Jesus died and rose again so that we could have a relationship with Him--when life is easy and when life is busy. He wants to spend time with you because He loves you."Keagan furrowed his eyebrows. "But how can I do that during my soccer game?""I know!" Kiara exclaimed, bouncing in the seat of the car. "The Holy Spirit!" "Exactly!" Dad said. "God gave all who believe in Jesus His Spirit to be with us all the time--even on the soccer field or in the swimming pool. The Holy Spirit reminds us of God's truth in the Bible and nourishes our faith--even when we're busy." "But we still need time to rest and reflect too," said Mom. "That's why going to church, praying, and reading the Bible are important.""Sounds like a healthy choice!" said Kiara."Yeah," said Keagan as Dad parked at a fast food place. "But I'm glad we're having dinner here!"Mom smiled. "This will do for tonight, but it might be time to make some changes so we can have healthier bodies and healthier souls!"–Lore Wolif

"Okay, kids. Let's go," called Dad after Kiara's swim meet had ended. "We only have a half hour before Keagan's soccer game.""Looks like we'll have to grab fast food again," Mom said as she closed her car door. She sighed. "It's not a very healthy choice.""We learned about food groups in school," said Kiara. "Our bodies need something from every group so we get the right balance of vitamins and nutrients and have the energy we need to grow and be healthy.""Well, I'm fine with the food groups of burgers and fries," said Keagan. "And ice cream too!"Mom laughed. "I know you like those things, but we need to either figure out a way to eat healthier despite our busy schedule or make the schedule less busy.""We just may have to do that," said Dad. "You know, a schedule that's too busy can also interfere with our spiritual diet. We often get a healthy dose of time with God on Sundays but settle for spiritual fast food the rest of the week--like a quick prayer before meals and only a nibble of a verse here and there.""Those small prayers and short verses are still good, but often we need more," Mom explained. "Jesus died and rose again so that we could have a relationship with Him--when life is easy and when life is busy. He wants to spend time with you because He loves you."Keagan furrowed his eyebrows. "But how can I do that during my soccer game?""I know!" Kiara exclaimed, bouncing in the seat of the car. "The Holy Spirit!" "Exactly!" Dad said. "God gave all who believe in Jesus His Spirit to be with us all the time--even on the soccer field or in the swimming pool. The Holy Spirit reminds us of God's truth in the Bible and nourishes our faith--even when we're busy." "But we still need time to rest and reflect too," said Mom. "That's why going to church, praying, and reading the Bible are important.""Sounds like a healthy choice!" said Kiara."Yeah," said Keagan as Dad parked at a fast food place. "But I'm glad we're having dinner here!"Mom smiled. "This will do for tonight, but it might be time to make some changes so we can have healthier bodies and healthier souls!"–Lore Wolif

Fast Foode8bd1ce6-c7cb-464d-bb53-ee079f0d0e3fMon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFast Food"Okay, kids. Let's go," called Dad after Kiara's swim meet had ended. "We only have a half hour before Keagan's soccer game.""Looks like we'll have to grab fast food again," Mom said as she closed her car door. She sighed. "It's not a very healthy choice.""We learned about food groups in school," said Kiara. "Our bodies need something from every group so we get the right balance of vitamins and nutrients and have the energy we need to grow and be healthy.""Well, I'm fine with the food groups of burgers and fries," said Keagan. "And ice cream too!"Mom laughed. "I know you like those things, but we need to either figure out a way to eat healthier despite our busy schedule or make the schedule less busy.""We just may have to do that," said Dad. "You know, a schedule that's too busy can also interfere with our spiritual diet. We often get a healthy dose of time with God on Sundays but settle for spiritual fast food the rest of the week--like a quick prayer before meals and only a nibble of a verse here and there.""Those small prayers and short verses are still good, but often we need more," Mom explained. "Jesus died and rose again so that we could have a relationship with Him--when life is easy and when life is busy. He wants to spend time with you because He loves you."Keagan furrowed his eyebrows. "But how can I do that during my soccer game?""I know!" Kiara exclaimed, bouncing in the seat of the car. "The Holy Spirit!" "Exactly!" Dad said. "God gave all who believe in Jesus His Spirit to be with us all the time--even on the soccer field or in the swimming pool. The Holy Spirit reminds us of God's truth in the Bible and nourishes our faith--even when we're busy." "But we still need time to rest and reflect too," said Mom. "That's why going to church, praying, and reading the Bible are important.""Sounds like a healthy choice!" said Kiara."Yeah," said Keagan as Dad parked at a fast food place. "But I'm glad we're having dinner here!"Mom smiled. "This will do for tonight, but it might be time to make some changes so we can have healthier bodies and healthier souls!"–Lore Wolif

"Okay, kids. Let's go," called Dad after Kiara's swim meet had ended. "We only have a half hour before Keagan's soccer game.""Looks like we'll have to grab fast food again," Mom said as she closed her car door. She sighed. "It's not a very healthy choice.""We learned about food groups in school," said Kiara. "Our bodies need something from every group so we get the right balance of vitamins and nutrients and have the energy we need to grow and be healthy.""Well, I'm fine with the food groups of burgers and fries," said Keagan. "And ice cream too!"Mom laughed. "I know you like those things, but we need to either figure out a way to eat healthier despite our busy schedule or make the schedule less busy.""We just may have to do that," said Dad. "You know, a schedule that's too busy can also interfere with our spiritual diet. We often get a healthy dose of time with God on Sundays but settle for spiritual fast food the rest of the week--like a quick prayer before meals and only a nibble of a verse here and there.""Those small prayers and short verses are still good, but often we need more," Mom explained. "Jesus died and rose again so that we could have a relationship with Him--when life is easy and when life is busy. He wants to spend time with you because He loves you."Keagan furrowed his eyebrows. "But how can I do that during my soccer game?""I know!" Kiara exclaimed, bouncing in the seat of the car. "The Holy Spirit!" "Exactly!" Dad said. "God gave all who believe in Jesus His Spirit to be with us all the time--even on the soccer field or in the swimming pool. The Holy Spirit reminds us of God's truth in the Bible and nourishes our faith--even when we're busy." "But we still need time to rest and reflect too," said Mom. "That's why going to church, praying, and reading the Bible are important.""Sounds like a healthy choice!" said Kiara."Yeah," said Keagan as Dad parked at a fast food place. "But I'm glad we're having dinner here!"Mom smiled. "This will do for tonight, but it might be time to make some changes so we can have healthier bodies and healthier souls!"–Lore Wolif

Fast Foodd1bae42b-214f-44c6-a137-d2af83cc5100Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2024) &quot;Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2024)e0b7110b-87a8-49ba-b3d7-2e733546faa1Sun, 04 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Effects of Holy Orders (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the effects of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that once a man is ordained a priest, he is always a priest because he receives an indelible spiritual mark. He also emphasizes that Holy Orders is a sacrament of service. The effects of the sacrament configure him in such a way that he is best able to serve the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1581-1589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the effects of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that once a man is ordained a priest, he is always a priest because he receives an indelible spiritual mark. He also emphasizes that Holy Orders is a sacrament of service. The effects of the sacrament configure him in such a way that he is best able to serve the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1581-1589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 217: The Effects of Holy Orders (2024)e5b939ee-cd87-4308-80b8-ae3d077d010eSun, 04 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Effects of Holy Orders (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the effects of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that once a man is ordained a priest, he is always a priest because he receives an indelible spiritual mark. He also emphasizes that Holy Orders is a sacrament of service. The effects of the sacrament configure him in such a way that he is best able to serve the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1581-1589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the effects of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that once a man is ordained a priest, he is always a priest because he receives an indelible spiritual mark. He also emphasizes that Holy Orders is a sacrament of service. The effects of the sacrament configure him in such a way that he is best able to serve the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1581-1589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 217: The Effects of Holy Orders (2024)c18948d5-168b-4978-9446-7c95a5a6dd3fSun, 04 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2024) &quot;Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2024)b4a191b0-328e-45b7-aeda-6c84945c0022Sun, 04 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2024) &quot;Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2024)3d0d1570-25af-401e-9a74-073e1f4677c1Sun, 04 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2024) &quot;Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2024)c82b61fc-92f1-4ae6-9d76-2a8368814bdeSun, 04 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHeavy Hiking"Will all this fit in my backpack?" Autumn wondered as she packed for an overnight camping trip with Uncle Joel and Aunt Carrie. Autumn stuffed her backpack full of clothes, games, books, and flashlights. "I can't forget my camera," she said, slipping it inside. After cramming a few bags of snacks on top, she closed the zipper.An hour later, Uncle Joel and Autumn were climbing the steep trail to the campsite. Aunt Carrie had dropped them off and was driving the rest of the way. She didn't like hiking. Autumn loved hiking! She enjoyed listening to the birds and feeling the warm summer breeze drift around her. But as the trail got steeper, she paid less attention to sights and sounds and began to wonder why she had stuffed her backpack so full. She walked slower and slower and soon fell behind Uncle Joel. The backpack got heavier with each step. Uncle Joel stopped. "Is something wrong?" he asked. "You're slowing down."Autumn sighed. "I'm getting really tired." Uncle Joel took Autumn's backpack off her shoulders. "Is that better?"Autumn drew a deep breath of relief. "Yes. It was getting so heavy!"Uncle Joel nodded. "That reminds me of a Bible verse. In the book of Matthew, Jesus says He will carry our burdens for us. He took our greatest burden of all by dying for our sins, and He can take burdens off your heart just like I took the backpack off your shoulders." Uncle Joel swung Autumn's backpack back and forth. "What do you have in this thing, anyway?"Autumn shrugged. "Oh...just some stuff."Uncle Joel grinned. "You probably didn't need all of it for an overnight camping trip. You know, we often carry around a lot of stuff in our spiritual lives too--stuff we don't need to carry, like worry about the future or guilt for sins we've already asked forgiveness for.""And it gets heavy, like my backpack?" Autumn asked."Right," Uncle Joel said. He lifted the backpack. "You were relieved when this weight was gone. How would you feel if the burdens of your heart were gone?"Autumn looked up. "A lot lighter," she said with a smile.–Katlyn Traxler

"Will all this fit in my backpack?" Autumn wondered as she packed for an overnight camping trip with Uncle Joel and Aunt Carrie. Autumn stuffed her backpack full of clothes, games, books, and flashlights. "I can't forget my camera," she said, slipping it inside. After cramming a few bags of snacks on top, she closed the zipper.An hour later, Uncle Joel and Autumn were climbing the steep trail to the campsite. Aunt Carrie had dropped them off and was driving the rest of the way. She didn't like hiking. Autumn loved hiking! She enjoyed listening to the birds and feeling the warm summer breeze drift around her. But as the trail got steeper, she paid less attention to sights and sounds and began to wonder why she had stuffed her backpack so full. She walked slower and slower and soon fell behind Uncle Joel. The backpack got heavier with each step. Uncle Joel stopped. "Is something wrong?" he asked. "You're slowing down."Autumn sighed. "I'm getting really tired." Uncle Joel took Autumn's backpack off her shoulders. "Is that better?"Autumn drew a deep breath of relief. "Yes. It was getting so heavy!"Uncle Joel nodded. "That reminds me of a Bible verse. In the book of Matthew, Jesus says He will carry our burdens for us. He took our greatest burden of all by dying for our sins, and He can take burdens off your heart just like I took the backpack off your shoulders." Uncle Joel swung Autumn's backpack back and forth. "What do you have in this thing, anyway?"Autumn shrugged. "Oh...just some stuff."Uncle Joel grinned. "You probably didn't need all of it for an overnight camping trip. You know, we often carry around a lot of stuff in our spiritual lives too--stuff we don't need to carry, like worry about the future or guilt for sins we've already asked forgiveness for.""And it gets heavy, like my backpack?" Autumn asked."Right," Uncle Joel said. He lifted the backpack. "You were relieved when this weight was gone. How would you feel if the burdens of your heart were gone?"Autumn looked up. "A lot lighter," she said with a smile.–Katlyn Traxler

Heavy Hiking3e89744f-19ec-4f44-9511-ae322991d4c4Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHeavy Hiking"Will all this fit in my backpack?" Autumn wondered as she packed for an overnight camping trip with Uncle Joel and Aunt Carrie. Autumn stuffed her backpack full of clothes, games, books, and flashlights. "I can't forget my camera," she said, slipping it inside. After cramming a few bags of snacks on top, she closed the zipper.An hour later, Uncle Joel and Autumn were climbing the steep trail to the campsite. Aunt Carrie had dropped them off and was driving the rest of the way. She didn't like hiking. Autumn loved hiking! She enjoyed listening to the birds and feeling the warm summer breeze drift around her. But as the trail got steeper, she paid less attention to sights and sounds and began to wonder why she had stuffed her backpack so full. She walked slower and slower and soon fell behind Uncle Joel. The backpack got heavier with each step. Uncle Joel stopped. "Is something wrong?" he asked. "You're slowing down."Autumn sighed. "I'm getting really tired." Uncle Joel took Autumn's backpack off her shoulders. "Is that better?"Autumn drew a deep breath of relief. "Yes. It was getting so heavy!"Uncle Joel nodded. "That reminds me of a Bible verse. In the book of Matthew, Jesus says He will carry our burdens for us. He took our greatest burden of all by dying for our sins, and He can take burdens off your heart just like I took the backpack off your shoulders." Uncle Joel swung Autumn's backpack back and forth. "What do you have in this thing, anyway?"Autumn shrugged. "Oh...just some stuff."Uncle Joel grinned. "You probably didn't need all of it for an overnight camping trip. You know, we often carry around a lot of stuff in our spiritual lives too--stuff we don't need to carry, like worry about the future or guilt for sins we've already asked forgiveness for.""And it gets heavy, like my backpack?" Autumn asked."Right," Uncle Joel said. He lifted the backpack. "You were relieved when this weight was gone. How would you feel if the burdens of your heart were gone?"Autumn looked up. "A lot lighter," she said with a smile.–Katlyn Traxler

"Will all this fit in my backpack?" Autumn wondered as she packed for an overnight camping trip with Uncle Joel and Aunt Carrie. Autumn stuffed her backpack full of clothes, games, books, and flashlights. "I can't forget my camera," she said, slipping it inside. After cramming a few bags of snacks on top, she closed the zipper.An hour later, Uncle Joel and Autumn were climbing the steep trail to the campsite. Aunt Carrie had dropped them off and was driving the rest of the way. She didn't like hiking. Autumn loved hiking! She enjoyed listening to the birds and feeling the warm summer breeze drift around her. But as the trail got steeper, she paid less attention to sights and sounds and began to wonder why she had stuffed her backpack so full. She walked slower and slower and soon fell behind Uncle Joel. The backpack got heavier with each step. Uncle Joel stopped. "Is something wrong?" he asked. "You're slowing down."Autumn sighed. "I'm getting really tired." Uncle Joel took Autumn's backpack off her shoulders. "Is that better?"Autumn drew a deep breath of relief. "Yes. It was getting so heavy!"Uncle Joel nodded. "That reminds me of a Bible verse. In the book of Matthew, Jesus says He will carry our burdens for us. He took our greatest burden of all by dying for our sins, and He can take burdens off your heart just like I took the backpack off your shoulders." Uncle Joel swung Autumn's backpack back and forth. "What do you have in this thing, anyway?"Autumn shrugged. "Oh...just some stuff."Uncle Joel grinned. "You probably didn't need all of it for an overnight camping trip. You know, we often carry around a lot of stuff in our spiritual lives too--stuff we don't need to carry, like worry about the future or guilt for sins we've already asked forgiveness for.""And it gets heavy, like my backpack?" Autumn asked."Right," Uncle Joel said. He lifted the backpack. "You were relieved when this weight was gone. How would you feel if the burdens of your heart were gone?"Autumn looked up. "A lot lighter," she said with a smile.–Katlyn Traxler

Heavy Hikingedf46b15-44ab-45ac-aa28-f51584d99506Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/04/24 The Most Important Sight Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are four kinds of vision...one is the most helpful. We all want to see the world accurately. But most often, we fall into the blindness of being shortsighted. Then we want foresight so that we can know what will happen. Or hindsight so that we know what we've lived through. But God calls us to a newer sight. One that helps us get out of the desert by going through the desert. Mass Readings from August 4, 2024: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Psalms 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 John 6:24-35

Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are four kinds of vision...one is the most helpful. We all want to see the world accurately. But most often, we fall into the blindness of being shortsighted. Then we want foresight so that we can know what will happen. Or hindsight so that we know what we've lived through. But God calls us to a newer sight. One that helps us get out of the desert by going through the desert. Mass Readings from August 4, 2024: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Psalms 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 John 6:24-35

full08/04/24 The Most Important Sighta6749cf9-2d98-45ec-ba17-f801d1144afaSat, 03 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/04/24 The Most Important Sight Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are four kinds of vision...one is the most helpful. We all want to see the world accurately. But most often, we fall into the blindness of being shortsighted. Then we want foresight so that we can know what will happen. Or hindsight so that we know what we've lived through. But God calls us to a newer sight. One that helps us get out of the desert by going through the desert. Mass Readings from August 4, 2024: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Psalms 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 John 6:24-35

Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are four kinds of vision...one is the most helpful. We all want to see the world accurately. But most often, we fall into the blindness of being shortsighted. Then we want foresight so that we can know what will happen. Or hindsight so that we know what we've lived through. But God calls us to a newer sight. One that helps us get out of the desert by going through the desert. Mass Readings from August 4, 2024: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Psalms 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 John 6:24-35

full08/04/24 The Most Important Sight89634381-7490-4f50-8875-0407186f44b8Sat, 03 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/04/24 The Most Important Sight Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are four kinds of vision...one is the most helpful. We all want to see the world accurately. But most often, we fall into the blindness of being shortsighted. Then we want foresight so that we can know what will happen. Or hindsight so that we know what we've lived through. But God calls us to a newer sight. One that helps us get out of the desert by going through the desert. Mass Readings from August 4, 2024: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Psalms 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 John 6:24-35

Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are four kinds of vision...one is the most helpful. We all want to see the world accurately. But most often, we fall into the blindness of being shortsighted. Then we want foresight so that we can know what will happen. Or hindsight so that we know what we've lived through. But God calls us to a newer sight. One that helps us get out of the desert by going through the desert. Mass Readings from August 4, 2024: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Psalms 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 John 6:24-35

full08/04/24 The Most Important Sightb06c371e-acee-494f-b835-a9d2573c593aSat, 03 Aug 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2024) Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2024)ea4500d2-3c1a-49e7-838a-b5dcebda8276Sat, 03 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: Who Receives Holy Orders (2024) We continue our examination of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Specifically, we explore exactly who can receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that only a baptized man can receive the “sacred ordination”. He then unpacks exactly why the ordination of women is not possible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1577-1580. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Specifically, we explore exactly who can receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that only a baptized man can receive the “sacred ordination”. He then unpacks exactly why the ordination of women is not possible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1577-1580. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 216: Who Receives Holy Orders (2024)2a37c88c-c283-44f7-8e24-7645cd9f3744Sat, 03 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: Who Receives Holy Orders (2024) We continue our examination of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Specifically, we explore exactly who can receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that only a baptized man can receive the “sacred ordination”. He then unpacks exactly why the ordination of women is not possible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1577-1580. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Specifically, we explore exactly who can receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that only a baptized man can receive the “sacred ordination”. He then unpacks exactly why the ordination of women is not possible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1577-1580. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 216: Who Receives Holy Orders (2024)714f156d-ed99-499c-9319-8e98aa8f7bf5Sat, 03 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2024) Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2024)59aef9cc-1229-4716-b948-70d8616090e0Sat, 03 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2024) Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2024)bf0132a5-4ddb-4328-8d32-38e2b2b358c3Sat, 03 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2024) Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2024)a68a2b47-b4dc-4de8-925d-8dd3242958ecSat, 03 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBursting Bubbles"I hope I'm good enough to play in an all-star game someday," said Ryder as he left the ballpark with his dad and sister. "Maybe I'll even make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame!""I'd rather sing the national anthem before the game," said Ann. "Famous singers have a lot more fans than baseball players do."All the way home, the children debated whether singers or athletes were more popular and famous. "Why do you think it's so important to be famous?" asked Dad."So everybody will like you and talk about how good you are," said Ryder."And then no one would say, 'Ann who?' They'd all know my name!" added Ann.When they arrived home, they found Mom in the backyard blowing bubbles for two-year-old Harper. They all laughed as they watched Harper's puzzled expression whenever she got a bubble in her hands--only to have it burst and disappear."Those bubbles remind me of the fame you kids were talking about," said Dad. "Bubbles have a shimmering beauty that's very captivating as they bounce about. But then, when you try to catch one in your palm, it bursts. Popularity and fame are like that--they don't last forever. But because we trust in Jesus, we're part of God's kingdom, and His kingdom is eternal, meaning it lasts forever and ever.""But what about baseball players in the Hall of Fame?" Ryder asked. "They're remembered forever.""They may be remembered for a long time, but they can't enjoy their fame after they've died," said Dad. "Wanting to be famous isn't necessarily wrong, but Jesus is the only one who can give us eternal joy and satisfaction. He conquered death on the cross so that we could be part of His eternal kingdom, and one day, when He returns, the whole world will see His power and glory and bow before Him. Whether you become famous or not, He knows who you are, and His love for you is enough. Use the talents He's given you for His glory, not your own." "You're right, Dad," Ryder said. "I may not ever be in the Baseball Hall of Fame, but I know I'll be with Jesus forever!"Ann nodded. "And I'd rather sing for Jesus than on a stage in front of a thousand fans."–Phyllis I. Klomparens

"I hope I'm good enough to play in an all-star game someday," said Ryder as he left the ballpark with his dad and sister. "Maybe I'll even make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame!""I'd rather sing the national anthem before the game," said Ann. "Famous singers have a lot more fans than baseball players do."All the way home, the children debated whether singers or athletes were more popular and famous. "Why do you think it's so important to be famous?" asked Dad."So everybody will like you and talk about how good you are," said Ryder."And then no one would say, 'Ann who?' They'd all know my name!" added Ann.When they arrived home, they found Mom in the backyard blowing bubbles for two-year-old Harper. They all laughed as they watched Harper's puzzled expression whenever she got a bubble in her hands--only to have it burst and disappear."Those bubbles remind me of the fame you kids were talking about," said Dad. "Bubbles have a shimmering beauty that's very captivating as they bounce about. But then, when you try to catch one in your palm, it bursts. Popularity and fame are like that--they don't last forever. But because we trust in Jesus, we're part of God's kingdom, and His kingdom is eternal, meaning it lasts forever and ever.""But what about baseball players in the Hall of Fame?" Ryder asked. "They're remembered forever.""They may be remembered for a long time, but they can't enjoy their fame after they've died," said Dad. "Wanting to be famous isn't necessarily wrong, but Jesus is the only one who can give us eternal joy and satisfaction. He conquered death on the cross so that we could be part of His eternal kingdom, and one day, when He returns, the whole world will see His power and glory and bow before Him. Whether you become famous or not, He knows who you are, and His love for you is enough. Use the talents He's given you for His glory, not your own." "You're right, Dad," Ryder said. "I may not ever be in the Baseball Hall of Fame, but I know I'll be with Jesus forever!"Ann nodded. "And I'd rather sing for Jesus than on a stage in front of a thousand fans."–Phyllis I. Klomparens

Bursting Bubblesf0261243-8c13-4d65-9605-20eb2c0bbd40Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBursting Bubbles"I hope I'm good enough to play in an all-star game someday," said Ryder as he left the ballpark with his dad and sister. "Maybe I'll even make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame!""I'd rather sing the national anthem before the game," said Ann. "Famous singers have a lot more fans than baseball players do."All the way home, the children debated whether singers or athletes were more popular and famous. "Why do you think it's so important to be famous?" asked Dad."So everybody will like you and talk about how good you are," said Ryder."And then no one would say, 'Ann who?' They'd all know my name!" added Ann.When they arrived home, they found Mom in the backyard blowing bubbles for two-year-old Harper. They all laughed as they watched Harper's puzzled expression whenever she got a bubble in her hands--only to have it burst and disappear."Those bubbles remind me of the fame you kids were talking about," said Dad. "Bubbles have a shimmering beauty that's very captivating as they bounce about. But then, when you try to catch one in your palm, it bursts. Popularity and fame are like that--they don't last forever. But because we trust in Jesus, we're part of God's kingdom, and His kingdom is eternal, meaning it lasts forever and ever.""But what about baseball players in the Hall of Fame?" Ryder asked. "They're remembered forever.""They may be remembered for a long time, but they can't enjoy their fame after they've died," said Dad. "Wanting to be famous isn't necessarily wrong, but Jesus is the only one who can give us eternal joy and satisfaction. He conquered death on the cross so that we could be part of His eternal kingdom, and one day, when He returns, the whole world will see His power and glory and bow before Him. Whether you become famous or not, He knows who you are, and His love for you is enough. Use the talents He's given you for His glory, not your own." "You're right, Dad," Ryder said. "I may not ever be in the Baseball Hall of Fame, but I know I'll be with Jesus forever!"Ann nodded. "And I'd rather sing for Jesus than on a stage in front of a thousand fans."–Phyllis I. Klomparens

"I hope I'm good enough to play in an all-star game someday," said Ryder as he left the ballpark with his dad and sister. "Maybe I'll even make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame!""I'd rather sing the national anthem before the game," said Ann. "Famous singers have a lot more fans than baseball players do."All the way home, the children debated whether singers or athletes were more popular and famous. "Why do you think it's so important to be famous?" asked Dad."So everybody will like you and talk about how good you are," said Ryder."And then no one would say, 'Ann who?' They'd all know my name!" added Ann.When they arrived home, they found Mom in the backyard blowing bubbles for two-year-old Harper. They all laughed as they watched Harper's puzzled expression whenever she got a bubble in her hands--only to have it burst and disappear."Those bubbles remind me of the fame you kids were talking about," said Dad. "Bubbles have a shimmering beauty that's very captivating as they bounce about. But then, when you try to catch one in your palm, it bursts. Popularity and fame are like that--they don't last forever. But because we trust in Jesus, we're part of God's kingdom, and His kingdom is eternal, meaning it lasts forever and ever.""But what about baseball players in the Hall of Fame?" Ryder asked. "They're remembered forever.""They may be remembered for a long time, but they can't enjoy their fame after they've died," said Dad. "Wanting to be famous isn't necessarily wrong, but Jesus is the only one who can give us eternal joy and satisfaction. He conquered death on the cross so that we could be part of His eternal kingdom, and one day, when He returns, the whole world will see His power and glory and bow before Him. Whether you become famous or not, He knows who you are, and His love for you is enough. Use the talents He's given you for His glory, not your own." "You're right, Dad," Ryder said. "I may not ever be in the Baseball Hall of Fame, but I know I'll be with Jesus forever!"Ann nodded. "And I'd rather sing for Jesus than on a stage in front of a thousand fans."–Phyllis I. Klomparens

Bursting Bubbles78d3f8cd-5b6d-47fb-aa0f-e05390d179c2Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRERUN: Why Does My Story With God Look Different?Happy Friday, everyone ! As we&#39;ve officially entered into our break between seasons, we thought posting reruns would be a great idea to stay in touch while we take a few weeks off to prepare for season FOUR ! We hope you enjoy these few episodes and as always, we&#39;re continually grateful for your endless support :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Happy Friday, everyone ! As we&#39;ve officially entered into our break between seasons, we thought posting reruns would be a great idea to stay in touch while we take a few weeks off to prepare for season FOUR ! We hope you enjoy these few episodes and as always, we&#39;re continually grateful for your endless support :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullRERUN: Why Does My Story With God Look Different?39a42c98-4da6-4a1d-8fc7-a9f62dd457d6Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStephanie Ike & The Power of Your Dreams | Girls Gone Bibleggb ggb ggb:) WHAT A SPECIAL DAY. WE HAVE OUR GIRL STEPHANIE IKE BACK ON THE POD! (OUR FIRST EVER DOUBLE GGB GUEST) We're here to talk about her new book "The Power of Your Dreams" “More than a book, it's an assignment to awaken our generation to the power of dreams.” https://stephanieikeokafor.com/books "How would your life look if you gained years of wisdom, guidance, and strategy while you were asleep? That’s exactly what you receive when you tap into the power of God’s voice in your dreams! The average person spends twenty-six years of life sleeping. That time was created not only to enjoy the physical benefits of rest but to engage in the presence of God and access His guidance for our days. Through fascinating real-life stories, Pastor Stephanie Ike Okafor reveals how dreams have equipped her and many others throughout history, and she shows how you, too, can receive revelation from God through your dreams. Anchored in biblical truth, The Power of Your Dreams answers your most perplexing questions about dreams: • Are all dreams from God? • How do I know if my dream contained a message from God? • How do I interpret my dreams? • Do nightmares have any meaning? God spoke to His people through dreams in biblical times. Today He speaks to you in the same way, inviting you to unlock hidden treasures of wisdom. Discover richer clarity and confidence in your purpose as well as enjoy a strengthened relationship with God as you learn how to recognize and respond to His voice in your dreams. we hope you love this episode. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

ggb ggb ggb:) WHAT A SPECIAL DAY. WE HAVE OUR GIRL STEPHANIE IKE BACK ON THE POD! (OUR FIRST EVER DOUBLE GGB GUEST) We're here to talk about her new book "The Power of Your Dreams" “More than a book, it's an assignment to awaken our generation to the power of dreams.” https://stephanieikeokafor.com/books "How would your life look if you gained years of wisdom, guidance, and strategy while you were asleep? That’s exactly what you receive when you tap into the power of God’s voice in your dreams! The average person spends twenty-six years of life sleeping. That time was created not only to enjoy the physical benefits of rest but to engage in the presence of God and access His guidance for our days. Through fascinating real-life stories, Pastor Stephanie Ike Okafor reveals how dreams have equipped her and many others throughout history, and she shows how you, too, can receive revelation from God through your dreams. Anchored in biblical truth, The Power of Your Dreams answers your most perplexing questions about dreams: • Are all dreams from God? • How do I know if my dream contained a message from God? • How do I interpret my dreams? • Do nightmares have any meaning? God spoke to His people through dreams in biblical times. Today He speaks to you in the same way, inviting you to unlock hidden treasures of wisdom. Discover richer clarity and confidence in your purpose as well as enjoy a strengthened relationship with God as you learn how to recognize and respond to His voice in your dreams. we hope you love this episode. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullStephanie Ike & The Power of Your Dreams | Girls Gone Bible667cb9bc-52eb-42ce-aebe-194b971e4a2aFri, 02 Aug 2024 05:26:01 +00004725https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 173: The SIMPLE Way People Make MONEY Without Working Harder!: The Money Making ExpertIn this moment, award-winning serial entrepreneur Daniel Priestley discusses effective strategies for accumulating assets to build wealth. According to Daniel, it is essential to create a diverse portfolio of assets, such as a strong personal brand or a vibrant company culture, because income naturally follows assets. Daniel also discusses the importance of investing your disposable income in personal development, such as taking courses to enhance essential skills, as well as in your personal relationships. One of the ways that you can strengthen your connections is by hosting dinner parties or taking successful mentors out for lunch. By investing in your relationships, you are not just learning new skills from a mentor, but you are also opening doors to potential income opportunities in the future. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify-  https://g2ul0.app.link/npzlzOSpILb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/Ph1YlcXpILb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Daniel: https://danielpriestley.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, award-winning serial entrepreneur Daniel Priestley discusses effective strategies for accumulating assets to build wealth. According to Daniel, it is essential to create a diverse portfolio of assets, such as a strong personal brand or a vibrant company culture, because income naturally follows assets. Daniel also discusses the importance of investing your disposable income in personal development, such as taking courses to enhance essential skills, as well as in your personal relationships. One of the ways that you can strengthen your connections is by hosting dinner parties or taking successful mentors out for lunch. By investing in your relationships, you are not just learning new skills from a mentor, but you are also opening doors to potential income opportunities in the future. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify-  https://g2ul0.app.link/npzlzOSpILb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/Ph1YlcXpILb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Daniel: https://danielpriestley.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 173: The SIMPLE Way People Make MONEY Without Working Harder!: The Money Making Expert61b4d559-3a1b-4ba7-82f6-923a899733b0Fri, 02 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000720https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: False Prophets (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 215: False Prophets (2024)4814e465-3055-4273-9fd6-0aebd22e16e6Fri, 02 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: Deacons and the Diaconate (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the ordination of deacons and the diaconate. Fr. Mike unpacks each of the essential elements of the rite of the ordination of deacons as well as each of the tasks of the deacon. He emphasizes that only a validly ordained bishop can validly confer the sacrament of Holy Orders. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1569-1576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the ordination of deacons and the diaconate. Fr. Mike unpacks each of the essential elements of the rite of the ordination of deacons as well as each of the tasks of the deacon. He emphasizes that only a validly ordained bishop can validly confer the sacrament of Holy Orders. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1569-1576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 215: Deacons and the Diaconate (2024)97cc1c3b-51eb-482e-8f10-675540c651d1Fri, 02 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: Deacons and the Diaconate (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the ordination of deacons and the diaconate. Fr. Mike unpacks each of the essential elements of the rite of the ordination of deacons as well as each of the tasks of the deacon. He emphasizes that only a validly ordained bishop can validly confer the sacrament of Holy Orders. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1569-1576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the ordination of deacons and the diaconate. Fr. Mike unpacks each of the essential elements of the rite of the ordination of deacons as well as each of the tasks of the deacon. He emphasizes that only a validly ordained bishop can validly confer the sacrament of Holy Orders. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1569-1576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 215: Deacons and the Diaconate (2024)ece04d2a-e4fd-4018-8fb3-38109d70a15dFri, 02 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: False Prophets (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 215: False Prophets (2024)99b2ab6f-d3ab-4bd8-899a-99e3818bf2adFri, 02 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: False Prophets (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 215: False Prophets (2024)e09fb6ff-96bf-466d-a8d2-7a1fe5351436Fri, 02 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: False Prophets (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 215: False Prophets (2024)7ac8df39-f7b5-4973-ac1a-6d5f0f5c67c1Fri, 02 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDon’t Forget the Toothpaste!Ruby and Sage leapt out of their beds. It was the first day of camp! Sage looked at the clock--they still had an entire hour before it was time to leave. She fidgeted and wriggled as though she were about to burst. Ruby, on the other hand, sat patiently at the breakfast bar, one hand wrapped around a mug, the other holding a book. Sage was far too excited to read, and so she began to practice her dance routine instead."And right, two, three, four, and jump, two, three, four, and spin--"Suddenly there was a crash, followed by the gushing of spilt tea. Sage's twirling arm had knocked Ruby's mug over."Sage! You've just spilt tea all down my jeans!" Ruby's face grew red with rage. "My book!" she shrieked. "It's soaking wet! You idiot!" She stormed out of the room.Sage felt hurt. "Well, at least I'm not a boring, head-in-the-clouds bookworm!" she called after her. Soon after, it was time to leave. There was a stony silence as they rode in the car. "Maybe you girls should apologize and start over?" suggested Mum. "Or would you prefer to go off to camp under a cloud?"Sage was the first to speak. "Ruby, I'm so sorry I got your book wet. And I'm sorry for calling you names."Ruby sighed. "I'm sorry too, Sage. I got angry and was really mean."By the time they arrived at camp, the two sisters were chatting and laughing again.As Mum hugged them both goodbye, she pulled a tube of toothpaste out of her pocket. "You almost forgot this!" she said, handing it to Ruby. "You know, your grandpa once told me that unkind words are a bit like toothpaste. They come out very easily--especially when life gives you a squeeze!" "You can say that again!" said Ruby."But the trouble is," Mum continued, "once those mean words are out, you can never put them back in again.""Like toothpaste?" asked Sage. "Exactly," said Mum. "Yet unlike toothpaste, which always comes out when it's squeezed, you can control the words that come out of your mouth. Since you know Jesus, He gives you the power to choose your words out of wisdom and love, even when you feel angry or hurt. So next time you girls disagree--don't forget the toothpaste!"–Angela Jelf

Ruby and Sage leapt out of their beds. It was the first day of camp! Sage looked at the clock--they still had an entire hour before it was time to leave. She fidgeted and wriggled as though she were about to burst. Ruby, on the other hand, sat patiently at the breakfast bar, one hand wrapped around a mug, the other holding a book. Sage was far too excited to read, and so she began to practice her dance routine instead."And right, two, three, four, and jump, two, three, four, and spin--"Suddenly there was a crash, followed by the gushing of spilt tea. Sage's twirling arm had knocked Ruby's mug over."Sage! You've just spilt tea all down my jeans!" Ruby's face grew red with rage. "My book!" she shrieked. "It's soaking wet! You idiot!" She stormed out of the room.Sage felt hurt. "Well, at least I'm not a boring, head-in-the-clouds bookworm!" she called after her. Soon after, it was time to leave. There was a stony silence as they rode in the car. "Maybe you girls should apologize and start over?" suggested Mum. "Or would you prefer to go off to camp under a cloud?"Sage was the first to speak. "Ruby, I'm so sorry I got your book wet. And I'm sorry for calling you names."Ruby sighed. "I'm sorry too, Sage. I got angry and was really mean."By the time they arrived at camp, the two sisters were chatting and laughing again.As Mum hugged them both goodbye, she pulled a tube of toothpaste out of her pocket. "You almost forgot this!" she said, handing it to Ruby. "You know, your grandpa once told me that unkind words are a bit like toothpaste. They come out very easily--especially when life gives you a squeeze!" "You can say that again!" said Ruby."But the trouble is," Mum continued, "once those mean words are out, you can never put them back in again.""Like toothpaste?" asked Sage. "Exactly," said Mum. "Yet unlike toothpaste, which always comes out when it's squeezed, you can control the words that come out of your mouth. Since you know Jesus, He gives you the power to choose your words out of wisdom and love, even when you feel angry or hurt. So next time you girls disagree--don't forget the toothpaste!"–Angela Jelf

Don’t Forget the Toothpaste!940e97d1-34ce-4d42-a8e6-23d61b19c6b9Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDon’t Forget the Toothpaste!Ruby and Sage leapt out of their beds. It was the first day of camp! Sage looked at the clock--they still had an entire hour before it was time to leave. She fidgeted and wriggled as though she were about to burst. Ruby, on the other hand, sat patiently at the breakfast bar, one hand wrapped around a mug, the other holding a book. Sage was far too excited to read, and so she began to practice her dance routine instead."And right, two, three, four, and jump, two, three, four, and spin--"Suddenly there was a crash, followed by the gushing of spilt tea. Sage's twirling arm had knocked Ruby's mug over."Sage! You've just spilt tea all down my jeans!" Ruby's face grew red with rage. "My book!" she shrieked. "It's soaking wet! You idiot!" She stormed out of the room.Sage felt hurt. "Well, at least I'm not a boring, head-in-the-clouds bookworm!" she called after her. Soon after, it was time to leave. There was a stony silence as they rode in the car. "Maybe you girls should apologize and start over?" suggested Mum. "Or would you prefer to go off to camp under a cloud?"Sage was the first to speak. "Ruby, I'm so sorry I got your book wet. And I'm sorry for calling you names."Ruby sighed. "I'm sorry too, Sage. I got angry and was really mean."By the time they arrived at camp, the two sisters were chatting and laughing again.As Mum hugged them both goodbye, she pulled a tube of toothpaste out of her pocket. "You almost forgot this!" she said, handing it to Ruby. "You know, your grandpa once told me that unkind words are a bit like toothpaste. They come out very easily--especially when life gives you a squeeze!" "You can say that again!" said Ruby."But the trouble is," Mum continued, "once those mean words are out, you can never put them back in again.""Like toothpaste?" asked Sage. "Exactly," said Mum. "Yet unlike toothpaste, which always comes out when it's squeezed, you can control the words that come out of your mouth. Since you know Jesus, He gives you the power to choose your words out of wisdom and love, even when you feel angry or hurt. So next time you girls disagree--don't forget the toothpaste!"–Angela Jelf

Ruby and Sage leapt out of their beds. It was the first day of camp! Sage looked at the clock--they still had an entire hour before it was time to leave. She fidgeted and wriggled as though she were about to burst. Ruby, on the other hand, sat patiently at the breakfast bar, one hand wrapped around a mug, the other holding a book. Sage was far too excited to read, and so she began to practice her dance routine instead."And right, two, three, four, and jump, two, three, four, and spin--"Suddenly there was a crash, followed by the gushing of spilt tea. Sage's twirling arm had knocked Ruby's mug over."Sage! You've just spilt tea all down my jeans!" Ruby's face grew red with rage. "My book!" she shrieked. "It's soaking wet! You idiot!" She stormed out of the room.Sage felt hurt. "Well, at least I'm not a boring, head-in-the-clouds bookworm!" she called after her. Soon after, it was time to leave. There was a stony silence as they rode in the car. "Maybe you girls should apologize and start over?" suggested Mum. "Or would you prefer to go off to camp under a cloud?"Sage was the first to speak. "Ruby, I'm so sorry I got your book wet. And I'm sorry for calling you names."Ruby sighed. "I'm sorry too, Sage. I got angry and was really mean."By the time they arrived at camp, the two sisters were chatting and laughing again.As Mum hugged them both goodbye, she pulled a tube of toothpaste out of her pocket. "You almost forgot this!" she said, handing it to Ruby. "You know, your grandpa once told me that unkind words are a bit like toothpaste. They come out very easily--especially when life gives you a squeeze!" "You can say that again!" said Ruby."But the trouble is," Mum continued, "once those mean words are out, you can never put them back in again.""Like toothpaste?" asked Sage. "Exactly," said Mum. "Yet unlike toothpaste, which always comes out when it's squeezed, you can control the words that come out of your mouth. Since you know Jesus, He gives you the power to choose your words out of wisdom and love, even when you feel angry or hurt. So next time you girls disagree--don't forget the toothpaste!"–Angela Jelf

Don’t Forget the Toothpaste!7825496c-cc2e-458f-b78c-ef88f7aaaa8cFri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf You're Tired of Needing God Sometimes life brings us down. Difficult situations cause us to become discouraged. This is natural (and inevitable). But here&#39;s another kind of discouragement that comes from a sense of &quot;I should be better than this&quot;, or, &quot;I thought I was better than that&quot;. Believe it or not, the root of that discouragement is pride—a desire to be strong without God&#39;s help. Today, Fr. Mike breaks down this phenomenon, helps us to recognize it, and gives us some tips to let go and draw our strength from God alone.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes life brings us down. Difficult situations cause us to become discouraged. This is natural (and inevitable). But here&#39;s another kind of discouragement that comes from a sense of &quot;I should be better than this&quot;, or, &quot;I thought I was better than that&quot;. Believe it or not, the root of that discouragement is pride—a desire to be strong without God&#39;s help. Today, Fr. Mike breaks down this phenomenon, helps us to recognize it, and gives us some tips to let go and draw our strength from God alone.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf You're Tired of Needing Godd20b3258-12ec-4525-b5e6-2bd396047cc2Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf You're Tired of Needing God Sometimes life brings us down. Difficult situations cause us to become discouraged. This is natural (and inevitable). But here&#39;s another kind of discouragement that comes from a sense of &quot;I should be better than this&quot;, or, &quot;I thought I was better than that&quot;. Believe it or not, the root of that discouragement is pride—a desire to be strong without God&#39;s help. Today, Fr. Mike breaks down this phenomenon, helps us to recognize it, and gives us some tips to let go and draw our strength from God alone.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes life brings us down. Difficult situations cause us to become discouraged. This is natural (and inevitable). But here&#39;s another kind of discouragement that comes from a sense of &quot;I should be better than this&quot;, or, &quot;I thought I was better than that&quot;. Believe it or not, the root of that discouragement is pride—a desire to be strong without God&#39;s help. Today, Fr. Mike breaks down this phenomenon, helps us to recognize it, and gives us some tips to let go and draw our strength from God alone.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf You're Tired of Needing God923475c3-9c5a-4c17-a1ea-458fe3a7b969Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#878 - 1 Thessalonians 2 – Paul’s MinistryThis episode is part 2 in a study of 1 Thessalonians. In this chapter Paul asks the church to recall his ministry in Thessalonica. He talks about what he did and why. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 2 in a study of 1 Thessalonians. In this chapter Paul asks the church to recall his ministry in Thessalonica. He talks about what he did and why. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#878 - 1 Thessalonians 2 – Paul’s Ministry8e38d0e1-4f2a-43b2-8589-96b9cad48d58Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000655https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo the Harder Thing w/ Jordan BurkeWARNING: this episode contains adult content that may not be suitable for younger listeners. In this episode replay, we speak with Jordan Burke, a former policeman, who in seeking justice fell into bitterness, resentment, and anger. This propelled him into addictions, the loss of his daughter, and the realization that his life was unhinged. His powerful conversion story brings up conversations of God's mercy, physical healing, spiritual healing, and the pathway forward as a better man. We discuss doing the harder thing no matter the cost. LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Jordan's Instagram -   / dothe_harderthing   Avila Institute - https://avila-institute.org Spiritual Direction - https://spiritualdirection.com 🔴 Join the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Catholic Gentleman+ now has 15 Sessions with Guest Experts, Exclusive Content, and a plan for life created just for men! You can look forward to daily saint quotes straight to your email and/or SMS and prayer and ascetical challenges. This is a great way to support our apostolate and grow in masculine holiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING: this episode contains adult content that may not be suitable for younger listeners. In this episode replay, we speak with Jordan Burke, a former policeman, who in seeking justice fell into bitterness, resentment, and anger. This propelled him into addictions, the loss of his daughter, and the realization that his life was unhinged. His powerful conversion story brings up conversations of God's mercy, physical healing, spiritual healing, and the pathway forward as a better man. We discuss doing the harder thing no matter the cost. LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Jordan's Instagram -   / dothe_harderthing   Avila Institute - https://avila-institute.org Spiritual Direction - https://spiritualdirection.com 🔴 Join the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Catholic Gentleman+ now has 15 Sessions with Guest Experts, Exclusive Content, and a plan for life created just for men! You can look forward to daily saint quotes straight to your email and/or SMS and prayer and ascetical challenges. This is a great way to support our apostolate and grow in masculine holiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDo the Harder Thing w/ Jordan Burke5f5c416c-370a-400e-a160-bb58fb0ce21bThu, 01 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +00003577https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFormer Netflix CEO: “They're Lying To You About Hard Work!” Building a $278 Billion Company Wasn’t Built On Hard Work!Because you watched Diary Of A CEO: the path to Netflix's $300 billion empire  Marc Randolph is the co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, he is also the author of the international bestseller, ‘That Will Never Work' and the host of the podcast of the same name. In this conversation, Marc and Steven discuss topics such as, the importance of pride in work, the pitch that almost ruined Netflix, how Marc overcame $50 million of debt, and the one decision that saved Netflix.  (0:00 Intro) (01:37) What’s your mission? (03:12) Why did you write this book? (04:25) Your journey to Netflix, what got you there? (07:51) Meeting your Netflix co-founder (09:28) Searching for a business idea (13:03) How to know if you’ve got a winning business idea (17:45) The importance of stress testing your idea (22:11) Being too romantic about your idea (25:19) Netflix’s early years (32:12) Exploring the potential of selling to Amazon (36:44) What was Jeff like in 1999? (37:29) Stepping down as CEO (46:21) What was it that he had that he thought was better? (47:41) Having tough conversations (51:37) What makes Reed so successful? (52:55) Hard work: does it matter? (59:14) How to find the perfect product-market fit (01:03:11) The moment Netflix turned on subscriptions it changed everything (01:10:36) How many tests should we be conducting? (01:12:16) Getting employees to conduct more tests (01:14:24) Your dad passing away (01:19:58) The dot-com crash (01:24:01) Getting the call from Blockbuster to buy Netflix (01:30:37) Blockbuster nearly took Netflix down, until their CEO left (01:34:41) Leaving Netflix (01:39:47) Netflix culture (01:50:57) Your relationship and commitment to date nights (01:57:13) The last guest’s question Follow Marc: Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/NcZZFoH1FLb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/z7yXEFJ1FLb  You can purchase Marc’s book, ‘That Will Never Work’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/jeSxs0R1FLb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: PerfectTed: https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DOAC with an exclusive code DIARY10 for 10% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/Steven-Bartlett-Digital-SOS?cid=psoc-ent_li_ebu_/brnd/Stevenbartlett01/aws/11.23/SB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Because you watched Diary Of A CEO: the path to Netflix's $300 billion empire  Marc Randolph is the co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, he is also the author of the international bestseller, ‘That Will Never Work' and the host of the podcast of the same name. In this conversation, Marc and Steven discuss topics such as, the importance of pride in work, the pitch that almost ruined Netflix, how Marc overcame $50 million of debt, and the one decision that saved Netflix.  (0:00 Intro) (01:37) What’s your mission? (03:12) Why did you write this book? (04:25) Your journey to Netflix, what got you there? (07:51) Meeting your Netflix co-founder (09:28) Searching for a business idea (13:03) How to know if you’ve got a winning business idea (17:45) The importance of stress testing your idea (22:11) Being too romantic about your idea (25:19) Netflix’s early years (32:12) Exploring the potential of selling to Amazon (36:44) What was Jeff like in 1999? (37:29) Stepping down as CEO (46:21) What was it that he had that he thought was better? (47:41) Having tough conversations (51:37) What makes Reed so successful? (52:55) Hard work: does it matter? (59:14) How to find the perfect product-market fit (01:03:11) The moment Netflix turned on subscriptions it changed everything (01:10:36) How many tests should we be conducting? (01:12:16) Getting employees to conduct more tests (01:14:24) Your dad passing away (01:19:58) The dot-com crash (01:24:01) Getting the call from Blockbuster to buy Netflix (01:30:37) Blockbuster nearly took Netflix down, until their CEO left (01:34:41) Leaving Netflix (01:39:47) Netflix culture (01:50:57) Your relationship and commitment to date nights (01:57:13) The last guest’s question Follow Marc: Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/NcZZFoH1FLb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/z7yXEFJ1FLb  You can purchase Marc’s book, ‘That Will Never Work’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/jeSxs0R1FLb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: PerfectTed: https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DOAC with an exclusive code DIARY10 for 10% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/Steven-Bartlett-Digital-SOS?cid=psoc-ent_li_ebu_/brnd/Stevenbartlett01/aws/11.23/SB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFormer Netflix CEO: “They're Lying To You About Hard Work!” Building a $278 Billion Company Wasn’t Built On Hard Work!9a7f3223-0831-4316-a1ff-089db93dc52fThu, 01 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +00007418https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2024)3a9dd4b1-052c-4fb8-af5d-0578b2ab0285Thu, 01 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: Priests and the Presbyterate (2024) The Catechism moves on from bishops—the episcopacy—to priests in the presbyterate, who share in the bishop’s ministry “in a subordinate degree”, to be “co-workers”. Fr. Mike dives deep into the service-leadership that priests are called to. “[A priest’s] whole life must be configured and must be conformed to Jesus Christ the high priest.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1562-1568. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism moves on from bishops—the episcopacy—to priests in the presbyterate, who share in the bishop’s ministry “in a subordinate degree”, to be “co-workers”. Fr. Mike dives deep into the service-leadership that priests are called to. “[A priest’s] whole life must be configured and must be conformed to Jesus Christ the high priest.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1562-1568. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 214: Priests and the Presbyterate (2024)787e51c0-7d07-4c2b-b6ee-05506d2f6a9cThu, 01 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: Priests and the Presbyterate (2024) The Catechism moves on from bishops—the episcopacy—to priests in the presbyterate, who share in the bishop’s ministry “in a subordinate degree”, to be “co-workers”. Fr. Mike dives deep into the service-leadership that priests are called to. “[A priest’s] whole life must be configured and must be conformed to Jesus Christ the high priest.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1562-1568. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism moves on from bishops—the episcopacy—to priests in the presbyterate, who share in the bishop’s ministry “in a subordinate degree”, to be “co-workers”. Fr. Mike dives deep into the service-leadership that priests are called to. “[A priest’s] whole life must be configured and must be conformed to Jesus Christ the high priest.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1562-1568. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 214: Priests and the Presbyterate (2024)c05ac9d5-775f-44b9-93bf-941b32f984e1Thu, 01 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2024)4eb81c72-48c0-4c5a-a78c-81a663961c5aThu, 01 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2024)a75e3d89-a956-45f4-9c26-ee97573d4bd4Thu, 01 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2024)65483a23-e834-40b8-bbf2-631f2bb487ebThu, 01 Aug 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrue Spark of JoyBlake gaped as the fanciest car he'd ever seen pulled in at Mr. Moore's repair shop. Out climbed Mr. Watson and his son Koby. "Hey, Koby," said Blake. "Wow! That's some car!""Yeah, but it's not running well," said Koby. Then while Mr. Moore and Koby's dad discussed the work needed on the car, Koby and Blake talked about school and sports."Koby, call your mother and ask her to pick us up," said Mr. Watson a little later. "The car will have to stay here a day or two to be fixed."After Mrs. Watson picked up Koby and his dad, Blake turned to Mr. Moore. He had been helping at the shop all summer and loved learning about cars. "So, what's wrong with it?" Blake asked."I'm not sure yet," Mr. Moore said. "Mr. Watson said the engine is sluggish. It doesn't take off when he steps on the gas--it just pokes along without much spark." He opened the hood of the car. "I see that you and Mr. Watson's son know each other.""Yeah, Koby's in my class at school, and he goes to church with a couple of my friends. They've been trying to get me to come to Bible club with them, but…" Blake shrugged. "I don't see the point of all that Jesus stuff. My life is good the way it is." He looked at the Watsons' car and sighed. "I doubt I'll ever be able to buy a car like that though."Mr. Moore peered into the car. "You know, this car has a lot of fancy equipment, but Mr. Watson says it doesn't have much spark. Without spark, the rest of the car is pretty worthless. You can't drive it anywhere." "Well, I'm sure Koby's dad can buy a new one if you can't fix it," said Blake. "Maybe so," said Mr. Moore. "But the things we buy don't ever bring us true joy and satisfaction in life, do they? It sounds like Koby knows he needs Jesus for the true spark of joy in his life, and he wants you to have that spark too. I'll check the car over. I'm sure it'll have new life by the time I'm done with it. But we can't give ourselves the spark of new life we all need. Only God can do that."–Daryl B. Knauer

Blake gaped as the fanciest car he'd ever seen pulled in at Mr. Moore's repair shop. Out climbed Mr. Watson and his son Koby. "Hey, Koby," said Blake. "Wow! That's some car!""Yeah, but it's not running well," said Koby. Then while Mr. Moore and Koby's dad discussed the work needed on the car, Koby and Blake talked about school and sports."Koby, call your mother and ask her to pick us up," said Mr. Watson a little later. "The car will have to stay here a day or two to be fixed."After Mrs. Watson picked up Koby and his dad, Blake turned to Mr. Moore. He had been helping at the shop all summer and loved learning about cars. "So, what's wrong with it?" Blake asked."I'm not sure yet," Mr. Moore said. "Mr. Watson said the engine is sluggish. It doesn't take off when he steps on the gas--it just pokes along without much spark." He opened the hood of the car. "I see that you and Mr. Watson's son know each other.""Yeah, Koby's in my class at school, and he goes to church with a couple of my friends. They've been trying to get me to come to Bible club with them, but…" Blake shrugged. "I don't see the point of all that Jesus stuff. My life is good the way it is." He looked at the Watsons' car and sighed. "I doubt I'll ever be able to buy a car like that though."Mr. Moore peered into the car. "You know, this car has a lot of fancy equipment, but Mr. Watson says it doesn't have much spark. Without spark, the rest of the car is pretty worthless. You can't drive it anywhere." "Well, I'm sure Koby's dad can buy a new one if you can't fix it," said Blake. "Maybe so," said Mr. Moore. "But the things we buy don't ever bring us true joy and satisfaction in life, do they? It sounds like Koby knows he needs Jesus for the true spark of joy in his life, and he wants you to have that spark too. I'll check the car over. I'm sure it'll have new life by the time I'm done with it. But we can't give ourselves the spark of new life we all need. Only God can do that."–Daryl B. Knauer

True Spark of Joye7a5e633-2ee1-4102-84f8-ddd2990bdff6Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrue Spark of JoyBlake gaped as the fanciest car he'd ever seen pulled in at Mr. Moore's repair shop. Out climbed Mr. Watson and his son Koby. "Hey, Koby," said Blake. "Wow! That's some car!""Yeah, but it's not running well," said Koby. Then while Mr. Moore and Koby's dad discussed the work needed on the car, Koby and Blake talked about school and sports."Koby, call your mother and ask her to pick us up," said Mr. Watson a little later. "The car will have to stay here a day or two to be fixed."After Mrs. Watson picked up Koby and his dad, Blake turned to Mr. Moore. He had been helping at the shop all summer and loved learning about cars. "So, what's wrong with it?" Blake asked."I'm not sure yet," Mr. Moore said. "Mr. Watson said the engine is sluggish. It doesn't take off when he steps on the gas--it just pokes along without much spark." He opened the hood of the car. "I see that you and Mr. Watson's son know each other.""Yeah, Koby's in my class at school, and he goes to church with a couple of my friends. They've been trying to get me to come to Bible club with them, but…" Blake shrugged. "I don't see the point of all that Jesus stuff. My life is good the way it is." He looked at the Watsons' car and sighed. "I doubt I'll ever be able to buy a car like that though."Mr. Moore peered into the car. "You know, this car has a lot of fancy equipment, but Mr. Watson says it doesn't have much spark. Without spark, the rest of the car is pretty worthless. You can't drive it anywhere." "Well, I'm sure Koby's dad can buy a new one if you can't fix it," said Blake. "Maybe so," said Mr. Moore. "But the things we buy don't ever bring us true joy and satisfaction in life, do they? It sounds like Koby knows he needs Jesus for the true spark of joy in his life, and he wants you to have that spark too. I'll check the car over. I'm sure it'll have new life by the time I'm done with it. But we can't give ourselves the spark of new life we all need. Only God can do that."–Daryl B. Knauer

Blake gaped as the fanciest car he'd ever seen pulled in at Mr. Moore's repair shop. Out climbed Mr. Watson and his son Koby. "Hey, Koby," said Blake. "Wow! That's some car!""Yeah, but it's not running well," said Koby. Then while Mr. Moore and Koby's dad discussed the work needed on the car, Koby and Blake talked about school and sports."Koby, call your mother and ask her to pick us up," said Mr. Watson a little later. "The car will have to stay here a day or two to be fixed."After Mrs. Watson picked up Koby and his dad, Blake turned to Mr. Moore. He had been helping at the shop all summer and loved learning about cars. "So, what's wrong with it?" Blake asked."I'm not sure yet," Mr. Moore said. "Mr. Watson said the engine is sluggish. It doesn't take off when he steps on the gas--it just pokes along without much spark." He opened the hood of the car. "I see that you and Mr. Watson's son know each other.""Yeah, Koby's in my class at school, and he goes to church with a couple of my friends. They've been trying to get me to come to Bible club with them, but…" Blake shrugged. "I don't see the point of all that Jesus stuff. My life is good the way it is." He looked at the Watsons' car and sighed. "I doubt I'll ever be able to buy a car like that though."Mr. Moore peered into the car. "You know, this car has a lot of fancy equipment, but Mr. Watson says it doesn't have much spark. Without spark, the rest of the car is pretty worthless. You can't drive it anywhere." "Well, I'm sure Koby's dad can buy a new one if you can't fix it," said Blake. "Maybe so," said Mr. Moore. "But the things we buy don't ever bring us true joy and satisfaction in life, do they? It sounds like Koby knows he needs Jesus for the true spark of joy in his life, and he wants you to have that spark too. I'll check the car over. I'm sure it'll have new life by the time I'm done with it. But we can't give ourselves the spark of new life we all need. Only God can do that."–Daryl B. Knauer

True Spark of Joyb474c278-d23e-43cf-9e8a-1b61e7b81dd1Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYour Chance to Hear from Fr. Mike Schmitz in Person! This October, join Fr. Mike Schmitz for &#39;The Hour That Could Change Your Life&#39;, a wildly popular talk combined with an extra-long Q&amp;A session. Fr. Mike will be visiting Columbus, Indianapolis, Akron, and St. Louis. To buy tickets, visit ascensionpress.com/frmiketour.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

This October, join Fr. Mike Schmitz for &#39;The Hour That Could Change Your Life&#39;, a wildly popular talk combined with an extra-long Q&amp;A session. Fr. Mike will be visiting Columbus, Indianapolis, Akron, and St. Louis. To buy tickets, visit ascensionpress.com/frmiketour.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullYour Chance to Hear from Fr. Mike Schmitz in Person!aedd5ac6-8159-4391-8262-dffabea32340Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:30:00 -040038https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2-Case #8-PredatoryA college student's brush with the demonic comes to a head when he is attacked in his dorm.

A college student's brush with the demonic comes to a head when he is attacked in his dorm.

fullS2-Case #8-Predatorya647f602-436a-4505-af6b-d24dfe6b2b05Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: The Redeemer (2024) Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 213: The Redeemer (2024)158a6506-0a79-401c-b199-bad5f3188bbdWed, 31 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: Bishops and the Episcopacy (2024) There are three degrees within the sacrament of Holy Orders: the episcopacy (bishops), the presbyterate (priests), and the diaconate (deacons). The Catechism begins unpacking ordination with the bishops. Fr. Mike speaks on the special role that bishops play in the life of the Church. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1554-1561. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are three degrees within the sacrament of Holy Orders: the episcopacy (bishops), the presbyterate (priests), and the diaconate (deacons). The Catechism begins unpacking ordination with the bishops. Fr. Mike speaks on the special role that bishops play in the life of the Church. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1554-1561. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 213: Bishops and the Episcopacy (2024)e4341873-f99b-4b47-99a1-6ccb66a9d14eWed, 31 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: Bishops and the Episcopacy (2024) There are three degrees within the sacrament of Holy Orders: the episcopacy (bishops), the presbyterate (priests), and the diaconate (deacons). The Catechism begins unpacking ordination with the bishops. Fr. Mike speaks on the special role that bishops play in the life of the Church. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1554-1561. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are three degrees within the sacrament of Holy Orders: the episcopacy (bishops), the presbyterate (priests), and the diaconate (deacons). The Catechism begins unpacking ordination with the bishops. Fr. Mike speaks on the special role that bishops play in the life of the Church. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1554-1561. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 213: Bishops and the Episcopacy (2024)45c50d97-64ce-4b1d-961f-334312472ec1Wed, 31 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: The Redeemer (2024) Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 213: The Redeemer (2024)46b71b35-78fa-4dd9-a9f7-3bb3718657cbWed, 31 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: The Redeemer (2024) Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 213: The Redeemer (2024)7cc3daf7-786e-40b5-bc36-a89b291555c4Wed, 31 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: The Redeemer (2024) Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 213: The Redeemer (2024)81e44fab-a5a7-4855-9ea1-b320e7377a9cWed, 31 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOn Target"Bulls eye!" said Finn as his arrow hit the target."Cool! Let me try," begged his little brother. Finn smiled and handed the bow to Logan. The large bow felt awkward in Logan's hands, but he took careful aim and let the arrow fly. It didn't even reach the target. "Here," said Finn. "I'll help you."Logan shook his head. "I want to do it by myself. I just need to get closer." He moved several steps closer to the target and again sighted down the arrow. He slowly pulled back on the string and let go. This time the arrow went far enough, but it was way off course. After a few more tries, Logan was ready to give up."Here, I'll help you," Finn offered again. He leaned down and together the boys held the bow and arrow, slowly pulled the string back, and then released it. Logan heard the solid thud as the arrow made contact with the target--only half an inch away from the bull's eye. He tried again, but he could only hit the mark with Finn's help."I missed the mark every time," he told his mother a little later. "I can't hit the target unless Finn is helping me.""That's okay. You'll learn." Mom closed the Bible she had been reading. "You know what? I miss the mark in what I'm doing too. Like you, I need someone's help to keep me on target.""You do?" asked Logan, looking surprised.Mom nodded. "Yes--and in more serious areas than a target in the backyard. Even though I'm a Christian, I still miss the mark and do wrong things. I sin. So…" She pointed to the Bible."You mean you need Jesus's help?" asked Logan.Mom nodded again. "Jesus is the only one who can hit the mark. He never sinned, yet He died for our sins so we could have His righteousness--His goodness. Because we trust in Him, God sees Jesus's righteousness when He looks at us. And even though we still do wrong things, God forgives us and helps us turn from sin and do what's right." Mom smiled at Logan. "After a while you won't need Finn's help anymore to hit the target with a bow and arrow, but you'll always need Jesus's help to have victory over sin."–Pauline Youd

"Bulls eye!" said Finn as his arrow hit the target."Cool! Let me try," begged his little brother. Finn smiled and handed the bow to Logan. The large bow felt awkward in Logan's hands, but he took careful aim and let the arrow fly. It didn't even reach the target. "Here," said Finn. "I'll help you."Logan shook his head. "I want to do it by myself. I just need to get closer." He moved several steps closer to the target and again sighted down the arrow. He slowly pulled back on the string and let go. This time the arrow went far enough, but it was way off course. After a few more tries, Logan was ready to give up."Here, I'll help you," Finn offered again. He leaned down and together the boys held the bow and arrow, slowly pulled the string back, and then released it. Logan heard the solid thud as the arrow made contact with the target--only half an inch away from the bull's eye. He tried again, but he could only hit the mark with Finn's help."I missed the mark every time," he told his mother a little later. "I can't hit the target unless Finn is helping me.""That's okay. You'll learn." Mom closed the Bible she had been reading. "You know what? I miss the mark in what I'm doing too. Like you, I need someone's help to keep me on target.""You do?" asked Logan, looking surprised.Mom nodded. "Yes--and in more serious areas than a target in the backyard. Even though I'm a Christian, I still miss the mark and do wrong things. I sin. So…" She pointed to the Bible."You mean you need Jesus's help?" asked Logan.Mom nodded again. "Jesus is the only one who can hit the mark. He never sinned, yet He died for our sins so we could have His righteousness--His goodness. Because we trust in Him, God sees Jesus's righteousness when He looks at us. And even though we still do wrong things, God forgives us and helps us turn from sin and do what's right." Mom smiled at Logan. "After a while you won't need Finn's help anymore to hit the target with a bow and arrow, but you'll always need Jesus's help to have victory over sin."–Pauline Youd

On Targetb766a2ae-4183-419a-a2cf-31833fd2fda5Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOn Target"Bulls eye!" said Finn as his arrow hit the target."Cool! Let me try," begged his little brother. Finn smiled and handed the bow to Logan. The large bow felt awkward in Logan's hands, but he took careful aim and let the arrow fly. It didn't even reach the target. "Here," said Finn. "I'll help you."Logan shook his head. "I want to do it by myself. I just need to get closer." He moved several steps closer to the target and again sighted down the arrow. He slowly pulled back on the string and let go. This time the arrow went far enough, but it was way off course. After a few more tries, Logan was ready to give up."Here, I'll help you," Finn offered again. He leaned down and together the boys held the bow and arrow, slowly pulled the string back, and then released it. Logan heard the solid thud as the arrow made contact with the target--only half an inch away from the bull's eye. He tried again, but he could only hit the mark with Finn's help."I missed the mark every time," he told his mother a little later. "I can't hit the target unless Finn is helping me.""That's okay. You'll learn." Mom closed the Bible she had been reading. "You know what? I miss the mark in what I'm doing too. Like you, I need someone's help to keep me on target.""You do?" asked Logan, looking surprised.Mom nodded. "Yes--and in more serious areas than a target in the backyard. Even though I'm a Christian, I still miss the mark and do wrong things. I sin. So…" She pointed to the Bible."You mean you need Jesus's help?" asked Logan.Mom nodded again. "Jesus is the only one who can hit the mark. He never sinned, yet He died for our sins so we could have His righteousness--His goodness. Because we trust in Him, God sees Jesus's righteousness when He looks at us. And even though we still do wrong things, God forgives us and helps us turn from sin and do what's right." Mom smiled at Logan. "After a while you won't need Finn's help anymore to hit the target with a bow and arrow, but you'll always need Jesus's help to have victory over sin."–Pauline Youd

"Bulls eye!" said Finn as his arrow hit the target."Cool! Let me try," begged his little brother. Finn smiled and handed the bow to Logan. The large bow felt awkward in Logan's hands, but he took careful aim and let the arrow fly. It didn't even reach the target. "Here," said Finn. "I'll help you."Logan shook his head. "I want to do it by myself. I just need to get closer." He moved several steps closer to the target and again sighted down the arrow. He slowly pulled back on the string and let go. This time the arrow went far enough, but it was way off course. After a few more tries, Logan was ready to give up."Here, I'll help you," Finn offered again. He leaned down and together the boys held the bow and arrow, slowly pulled the string back, and then released it. Logan heard the solid thud as the arrow made contact with the target--only half an inch away from the bull's eye. He tried again, but he could only hit the mark with Finn's help."I missed the mark every time," he told his mother a little later. "I can't hit the target unless Finn is helping me.""That's okay. You'll learn." Mom closed the Bible she had been reading. "You know what? I miss the mark in what I'm doing too. Like you, I need someone's help to keep me on target.""You do?" asked Logan, looking surprised.Mom nodded. "Yes--and in more serious areas than a target in the backyard. Even though I'm a Christian, I still miss the mark and do wrong things. I sin. So…" She pointed to the Bible."You mean you need Jesus's help?" asked Logan.Mom nodded again. "Jesus is the only one who can hit the mark. He never sinned, yet He died for our sins so we could have His righteousness--His goodness. Because we trust in Him, God sees Jesus's righteousness when He looks at us. And even though we still do wrong things, God forgives us and helps us turn from sin and do what's right." Mom smiled at Logan. "After a while you won't need Finn's help anymore to hit the target with a bow and arrow, but you'll always need Jesus's help to have victory over sin."–Pauline Youd

On Targeta72997ed-3bd0-400b-9963-ddd42c947cc2Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: God's Instrument (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 212: God's Instrument (2024)7fcffe81-2f0c-4a22-b6f8-7346ff2d56c0Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: In Persona Christi (2024) The Catechism unpacks—by way of comparison—the “two participations in the one priesthood of Christ”: the common priesthood of all the faithful and the ministerial (or hierarchical) priesthood of the bishops and priests. Fr. Mike hones in on the ministerial priesthood as a means for Jesus to minister to his Church. His ministers act on his behalf in persona Christi Capitis: in the person of Christ, the Head. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1546-1553. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism unpacks—by way of comparison—the “two participations in the one priesthood of Christ”: the common priesthood of all the faithful and the ministerial (or hierarchical) priesthood of the bishops and priests. Fr. Mike hones in on the ministerial priesthood as a means for Jesus to minister to his Church. His ministers act on his behalf in persona Christi Capitis: in the person of Christ, the Head. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1546-1553. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 212: In Persona Christi (2024)b4755075-96b9-4a8a-8fc0-e53b8955fc7cTue, 30 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: In Persona Christi (2024) The Catechism unpacks—by way of comparison—the “two participations in the one priesthood of Christ”: the common priesthood of all the faithful and the ministerial (or hierarchical) priesthood of the bishops and priests. Fr. Mike hones in on the ministerial priesthood as a means for Jesus to minister to his Church. His ministers act on his behalf in persona Christi Capitis: in the person of Christ, the Head. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1546-1553. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism unpacks—by way of comparison—the “two participations in the one priesthood of Christ”: the common priesthood of all the faithful and the ministerial (or hierarchical) priesthood of the bishops and priests. Fr. Mike hones in on the ministerial priesthood as a means for Jesus to minister to his Church. His ministers act on his behalf in persona Christi Capitis: in the person of Christ, the Head. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1546-1553. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 212: In Persona Christi (2024)2bc9138e-4d4c-4322-90d0-8b293b08a4ffTue, 30 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: God's Instrument (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 212: God's Instrument (2024)58a964d3-e0bf-48f1-bbf7-2d551287e037Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: God's Instrument (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 212: God's Instrument (2024)0ebabb16-c5e5-4a07-9049-3d591c7dafc3Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: God's Instrument (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 212: God's Instrument (2024)7e374956-5081-404f-9d69-85fac212c915Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIn His ArmsPaige whipped open the screen door and ran down the hallway. "Mom! Mom!" she called. "Is it true?""Whoa! Settle down there, honey." Dad met her and put an arm around her shoulders. "What's wrong?""Oh, Dad--Caleb Grant said his mom doesn't have a job anymore, and that all the plant workers have been laid off. You too? You're home from work already, so it must be true!" Paige felt like she was going to cry. "Dad, if you don't have your job any more, how will we pay Lucy's doctor bills?"Just then Mom came down the stairs with Lucy. The baby's eyes lit up when she saw Paige, and she eagerly held out her arms. Paige took Lucy in her arms and held her close. She remembered the time when Lucy was so sick and often had to go to the hospital for treatments. She had been such a quiet and dull baby then--not at all like the bright, happy baby she was now. Paige squeezed her little sister even tighter in her arms.Dad saw the tight hug Paige gave Lucy. "Paige, whose arms are holding Lucy?""Um, my arms are holding her, Dad," Paige said, looking confused. "Is she safe in your arms?" asked Dad.Paige looked hurt. "Of course she is, Dad. You and Mom taught me to be very careful with Lucy. Don't you trust me with her?"Dad smiled. "I do trust you. But think about this--a few minutes ago, you were worried because I was out of work. I know that's a scary thought. I'll admit that Mom and I feel a little shaken up about it too, but we've decided that we're safe in the arms that are holding us."Paige stared blankly at her father for a minute. Then she smiled. "God's arms," she said quietly. "Our family is in God's arms." "That's right," said Dad. "Jesus died for us so that we could be safe in His arms for all eternity. Even though we now find ourselves in a scary, uncertain situation, we can trust Him to take care of us."Paige nodded, knowing it was true that God would help them, no matter what happened with Dad's job.–Pamela G. Jones

Paige whipped open the screen door and ran down the hallway. "Mom! Mom!" she called. "Is it true?""Whoa! Settle down there, honey." Dad met her and put an arm around her shoulders. "What's wrong?""Oh, Dad--Caleb Grant said his mom doesn't have a job anymore, and that all the plant workers have been laid off. You too? You're home from work already, so it must be true!" Paige felt like she was going to cry. "Dad, if you don't have your job any more, how will we pay Lucy's doctor bills?"Just then Mom came down the stairs with Lucy. The baby's eyes lit up when she saw Paige, and she eagerly held out her arms. Paige took Lucy in her arms and held her close. She remembered the time when Lucy was so sick and often had to go to the hospital for treatments. She had been such a quiet and dull baby then--not at all like the bright, happy baby she was now. Paige squeezed her little sister even tighter in her arms.Dad saw the tight hug Paige gave Lucy. "Paige, whose arms are holding Lucy?""Um, my arms are holding her, Dad," Paige said, looking confused. "Is she safe in your arms?" asked Dad.Paige looked hurt. "Of course she is, Dad. You and Mom taught me to be very careful with Lucy. Don't you trust me with her?"Dad smiled. "I do trust you. But think about this--a few minutes ago, you were worried because I was out of work. I know that's a scary thought. I'll admit that Mom and I feel a little shaken up about it too, but we've decided that we're safe in the arms that are holding us."Paige stared blankly at her father for a minute. Then she smiled. "God's arms," she said quietly. "Our family is in God's arms." "That's right," said Dad. "Jesus died for us so that we could be safe in His arms for all eternity. Even though we now find ourselves in a scary, uncertain situation, we can trust Him to take care of us."Paige nodded, knowing it was true that God would help them, no matter what happened with Dad's job.–Pamela G. Jones

In His Armsa32cb5a2-7c13-4293-8725-870d1da2f009Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIn His ArmsPaige whipped open the screen door and ran down the hallway. "Mom! Mom!" she called. "Is it true?""Whoa! Settle down there, honey." Dad met her and put an arm around her shoulders. "What's wrong?""Oh, Dad--Caleb Grant said his mom doesn't have a job anymore, and that all the plant workers have been laid off. You too? You're home from work already, so it must be true!" Paige felt like she was going to cry. "Dad, if you don't have your job any more, how will we pay Lucy's doctor bills?"Just then Mom came down the stairs with Lucy. The baby's eyes lit up when she saw Paige, and she eagerly held out her arms. Paige took Lucy in her arms and held her close. She remembered the time when Lucy was so sick and often had to go to the hospital for treatments. She had been such a quiet and dull baby then--not at all like the bright, happy baby she was now. Paige squeezed her little sister even tighter in her arms.Dad saw the tight hug Paige gave Lucy. "Paige, whose arms are holding Lucy?""Um, my arms are holding her, Dad," Paige said, looking confused. "Is she safe in your arms?" asked Dad.Paige looked hurt. "Of course she is, Dad. You and Mom taught me to be very careful with Lucy. Don't you trust me with her?"Dad smiled. "I do trust you. But think about this--a few minutes ago, you were worried because I was out of work. I know that's a scary thought. I'll admit that Mom and I feel a little shaken up about it too, but we've decided that we're safe in the arms that are holding us."Paige stared blankly at her father for a minute. Then she smiled. "God's arms," she said quietly. "Our family is in God's arms." "That's right," said Dad. "Jesus died for us so that we could be safe in His arms for all eternity. Even though we now find ourselves in a scary, uncertain situation, we can trust Him to take care of us."Paige nodded, knowing it was true that God would help them, no matter what happened with Dad's job.–Pamela G. Jones

Paige whipped open the screen door and ran down the hallway. "Mom! Mom!" she called. "Is it true?""Whoa! Settle down there, honey." Dad met her and put an arm around her shoulders. "What's wrong?""Oh, Dad--Caleb Grant said his mom doesn't have a job anymore, and that all the plant workers have been laid off. You too? You're home from work already, so it must be true!" Paige felt like she was going to cry. "Dad, if you don't have your job any more, how will we pay Lucy's doctor bills?"Just then Mom came down the stairs with Lucy. The baby's eyes lit up when she saw Paige, and she eagerly held out her arms. Paige took Lucy in her arms and held her close. She remembered the time when Lucy was so sick and often had to go to the hospital for treatments. She had been such a quiet and dull baby then--not at all like the bright, happy baby she was now. Paige squeezed her little sister even tighter in her arms.Dad saw the tight hug Paige gave Lucy. "Paige, whose arms are holding Lucy?""Um, my arms are holding her, Dad," Paige said, looking confused. "Is she safe in your arms?" asked Dad.Paige looked hurt. "Of course she is, Dad. You and Mom taught me to be very careful with Lucy. Don't you trust me with her?"Dad smiled. "I do trust you. But think about this--a few minutes ago, you were worried because I was out of work. I know that's a scary thought. I'll admit that Mom and I feel a little shaken up about it too, but we've decided that we're safe in the arms that are holding us."Paige stared blankly at her father for a minute. Then she smiled. "God's arms," she said quietly. "Our family is in God's arms." "That's right," said Dad. "Jesus died for us so that we could be safe in His arms for all eternity. Even though we now find ourselves in a scary, uncertain situation, we can trust Him to take care of us."Paige nodded, knowing it was true that God would help them, no matter what happened with Dad's job.–Pamela G. Jones

In His Armse8972dba-ae06-4edc-95f5-5ba80a707d42Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsProductivity with Mark StruczewskSo many men feel overwhelmed. We allow the distractions and tasks of the day to be more important than our loved ones. Worse, we often fail to take care of ourselves properly! Join me in this episode as productivity expert Mark Struczewski and I talk about how to change your life, forever. Productivity is not some magic pill or meditation technique, but a return to the simple basics that always work. We cover distractions, overwhelm, procrastination, and the self-care necessary to be the best for our loved ones! You can find out more about Mark on his website: https://misterproductivity.com/

So many men feel overwhelmed. We allow the distractions and tasks of the day to be more important than our loved ones. Worse, we often fail to take care of ourselves properly! Join me in this episode as productivity expert Mark Struczewski and I talk about how to change your life, forever. Productivity is not some magic pill or meditation technique, but a return to the simple basics that always work. We cover distractions, overwhelm, procrastination, and the self-care necessary to be the best for our loved ones! You can find out more about Mark on his website: https://misterproductivity.com/

fullProductivity with Mark Struczewskdaade9b3-621b-466d-adf0-c54daed6d694Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Manipulation Expert: CIA Spy Reveals You're Being Controlled! "You're Being Manipulated Without Realising It"! Andrew BustamanteThe REAL truth about the Trump assassination attempt from former CIA spy  Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer and US Air Force combat veteran. He is the founder of Everyday Spy, an online education platform that provides people with useful spy skills for everyday life. He is also the host of the ‘Everyday Spy Podcast’.  In this episode, Andrew and Steven discuss topics such as, how to make a successful business sale, the myths around company culture, the key steps to manipulation, and the truth about Trump’s assassination attempt. (00:00) Intro (00:01:29) What is Andrew doing now? (00:04:08) What is every day spy? (00:06:49) Your perspective on the world before the CI (00:09:35) Why the CIA chose Andrew? (00:12:10) Is there anything we can do once we know there's a system (00:18:25) The importance of awareness in our society (00:19:40) Living in a state of your own barriers (00:23:53) 'Cheating' in the context of cheating (00:25:57) How to break free of the system (00:28:10) Knowledge, information & experience (00:29:40) Real life examples of how you've helped people (00:30:50) How to train people to have perception and perspective (00:37:58) Getting into someone else's perspective (00:40:49) Asking open-ended questions to get into someone's reality (00:46:27) We should gamble on our lives when the odds are in our favor (00:50:05) Who can't be taught these CIA skills (00:51:56) Reaching an equal point with China (00:53:39) What history tells us about changing superpowers (00:56:53) Is the war in Ukraine & Russia a symptom of a change in power? (00:59:19) Current State of US politics, there's only one person that can beat Trump (01:06:40) Was Trump's shooting a staged assassination? (01:13:46) The CIA does have history (01:15:49) If that bullet had hit Donald Trump, how would things be different (01:19:04) How to bend the world for success (01:22:38) CIA skills for overcoming trauma (01:27:04) How do we know if we're wired for success? (01:33:08) What is your favorite case study? (01:36:29) How do we influence people? (01:39:38) The influence framework (01:43:38) Know, like, trust framework (01:46:48) The power of polarity, what marketing strategy builds more influence (01:53:54) How to persuade someone (02:01:23) How to get any job (02:13:30) The R.I.C.E framework (02:26:20) The 4 Cs of influence (02:31:17) What a great leader does (02:33:46) The core components of a great leader (02:36:16) Seeing every interaction as a transaction (02:41:21) Your book Want to learn more from Andy? Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/DOAC Follow Andy on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/ Join the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/diary PerfectTed -https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DIARY40- with an exclusive code DIARY40 for 40% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/steven-bartlett-digital-sos?cid=dsp-ent/nprod/Stevenbartlett01/eng/7.24/ntst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The REAL truth about the Trump assassination attempt from former CIA spy  Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer and US Air Force combat veteran. He is the founder of Everyday Spy, an online education platform that provides people with useful spy skills for everyday life. He is also the host of the ‘Everyday Spy Podcast’.  In this episode, Andrew and Steven discuss topics such as, how to make a successful business sale, the myths around company culture, the key steps to manipulation, and the truth about Trump’s assassination attempt. (00:00) Intro (00:01:29) What is Andrew doing now? (00:04:08) What is every day spy? (00:06:49) Your perspective on the world before the CI (00:09:35) Why the CIA chose Andrew? (00:12:10) Is there anything we can do once we know there's a system (00:18:25) The importance of awareness in our society (00:19:40) Living in a state of your own barriers (00:23:53) 'Cheating' in the context of cheating (00:25:57) How to break free of the system (00:28:10) Knowledge, information & experience (00:29:40) Real life examples of how you've helped people (00:30:50) How to train people to have perception and perspective (00:37:58) Getting into someone else's perspective (00:40:49) Asking open-ended questions to get into someone's reality (00:46:27) We should gamble on our lives when the odds are in our favor (00:50:05) Who can't be taught these CIA skills (00:51:56) Reaching an equal point with China (00:53:39) What history tells us about changing superpowers (00:56:53) Is the war in Ukraine & Russia a symptom of a change in power? (00:59:19) Current State of US politics, there's only one person that can beat Trump (01:06:40) Was Trump's shooting a staged assassination? (01:13:46) The CIA does have history (01:15:49) If that bullet had hit Donald Trump, how would things be different (01:19:04) How to bend the world for success (01:22:38) CIA skills for overcoming trauma (01:27:04) How do we know if we're wired for success? (01:33:08) What is your favorite case study? (01:36:29) How do we influence people? (01:39:38) The influence framework (01:43:38) Know, like, trust framework (01:46:48) The power of polarity, what marketing strategy builds more influence (01:53:54) How to persuade someone (02:01:23) How to get any job (02:13:30) The R.I.C.E framework (02:26:20) The 4 Cs of influence (02:31:17) What a great leader does (02:33:46) The core components of a great leader (02:36:16) Seeing every interaction as a transaction (02:41:21) Your book Want to learn more from Andy? Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/DOAC Follow Andy on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/ Join the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/diary PerfectTed -https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DIARY40- with an exclusive code DIARY40 for 40% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/steven-bartlett-digital-sos?cid=dsp-ent/nprod/Stevenbartlett01/eng/7.24/ntst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Manipulation Expert: CIA Spy Reveals You're Being Controlled! "You're Being Manipulated Without Realising It"! Andrew Bustamante4ee66431-fb2a-4b5e-b53b-ad36e71c8c74Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:02:00 +000010516https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: Called by Name (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 211: Called by Name (2024)6a5cae1a-7d2c-4e3d-b549-6f4613d45835Mon, 29 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: The One Priesthood of Christ (2024) The priesthood of the Old Covenant among the people of Israel is fulfilled in the one priesthood of Christ. The Catechism compares the Old Testament priesthood, “powerless to bring about salvation,” with the ordained ministry in the New Covenant. Fr. Mike unpacks the reality that there is only one true priest—Jesus Christ. His “priests” on earth are humble ministers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1539-1545. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The priesthood of the Old Covenant among the people of Israel is fulfilled in the one priesthood of Christ. The Catechism compares the Old Testament priesthood, “powerless to bring about salvation,” with the ordained ministry in the New Covenant. Fr. Mike unpacks the reality that there is only one true priest—Jesus Christ. His “priests” on earth are humble ministers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1539-1545. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 211: The One Priesthood of Christ (2024)0ca2eff2-bc4e-4de4-ad20-c0bb3f9bad15Mon, 29 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: The One Priesthood of Christ (2024) The priesthood of the Old Covenant among the people of Israel is fulfilled in the one priesthood of Christ. The Catechism compares the Old Testament priesthood, “powerless to bring about salvation,” with the ordained ministry in the New Covenant. Fr. Mike unpacks the reality that there is only one true priest—Jesus Christ. His “priests” on earth are humble ministers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1539-1545. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The priesthood of the Old Covenant among the people of Israel is fulfilled in the one priesthood of Christ. The Catechism compares the Old Testament priesthood, “powerless to bring about salvation,” with the ordained ministry in the New Covenant. Fr. Mike unpacks the reality that there is only one true priest—Jesus Christ. His “priests” on earth are humble ministers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1539-1545. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 211: The One Priesthood of Christ (2024)fc645fde-91c8-4a3d-9d6a-2fd93c863e8fMon, 29 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: Called by Name (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 211: Called by Name (2024)77f43701-6ddc-40f3-ba18-41cd5efe2db7Mon, 29 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: Called by Name (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 211: Called by Name (2024)5899641f-3be9-450a-98da-6351cdbe46c5Mon, 29 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: Called by Name (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 211: Called by Name (2024)fa8b621b-eeff-42af-bae4-3d9a083ce51bMon, 29 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s Love and the OceanCole couldn't help but grin at the excited look on his younger brother's face. They were on vacation, and Henry was super excited about the roller coaster they were about to ride. Cole was more interested in their planned trip to the beach that evening."There are so many people in line!" Henry's eyes were wide. "Does God love everyone in line?"Their uncle smiled and put a hand on Henry's shoulder. "Everyone.""Does he love everyone at the whole park?""Everyone," their uncle said again.When it came time for them to ride, Cole let Henry and his uncle go together in the row in front of the one he took for himself. He was older than his brother and didn't mind going alone. As he rode, he looked out at all the people at the park. That was a lot of people for God to love.When they parked at the beach that evening, Cole was the first one out of his uncle's truck. He saw the wooden path headed toward the beach and ran down it.It was Cole's first time seeing the ocean, and his eyes widened as he saw just how big it was. "You can't even see across it!"His uncle laughed. "It's a little bigger than my pond, huh?""It's even bigger than the lake you take us to!" Henry ran out into the water."Don't go too far out!" Their uncle jogged after him.Cole stared at the water, right away noticing the peaceful sound of the waves hitting the shore. The ocean was huge. Like nothing he had ever seen before.He thought of all the times he had heard people talk about God's love and compare it to the ocean. The ocean seemed endless, and God's love seemed to be too. It was big enough for God to send His own Son into the world so people could be saved and have eternal life with Jesus.Cole watched his brother splash water toward their uncle and remembered Henry's questions at the amusement park. Could anyone's love really be that massive?"Come on, Cole!" Henry motioned him over.Cole started for the water, and he realized that God was unlike any human. He truly had endless love--and He wanted to share it with everyone.–Emily Acker

Cole couldn't help but grin at the excited look on his younger brother's face. They were on vacation, and Henry was super excited about the roller coaster they were about to ride. Cole was more interested in their planned trip to the beach that evening."There are so many people in line!" Henry's eyes were wide. "Does God love everyone in line?"Their uncle smiled and put a hand on Henry's shoulder. "Everyone.""Does he love everyone at the whole park?""Everyone," their uncle said again.When it came time for them to ride, Cole let Henry and his uncle go together in the row in front of the one he took for himself. He was older than his brother and didn't mind going alone. As he rode, he looked out at all the people at the park. That was a lot of people for God to love.When they parked at the beach that evening, Cole was the first one out of his uncle's truck. He saw the wooden path headed toward the beach and ran down it.It was Cole's first time seeing the ocean, and his eyes widened as he saw just how big it was. "You can't even see across it!"His uncle laughed. "It's a little bigger than my pond, huh?""It's even bigger than the lake you take us to!" Henry ran out into the water."Don't go too far out!" Their uncle jogged after him.Cole stared at the water, right away noticing the peaceful sound of the waves hitting the shore. The ocean was huge. Like nothing he had ever seen before.He thought of all the times he had heard people talk about God's love and compare it to the ocean. The ocean seemed endless, and God's love seemed to be too. It was big enough for God to send His own Son into the world so people could be saved and have eternal life with Jesus.Cole watched his brother splash water toward their uncle and remembered Henry's questions at the amusement park. Could anyone's love really be that massive?"Come on, Cole!" Henry motioned him over.Cole started for the water, and he realized that God was unlike any human. He truly had endless love--and He wanted to share it with everyone.–Emily Acker

God’s Love and the Ocean8295f3a7-582a-4933-a9d2-4990b6d5ddf4Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s Love and the OceanCole couldn't help but grin at the excited look on his younger brother's face. They were on vacation, and Henry was super excited about the roller coaster they were about to ride. Cole was more interested in their planned trip to the beach that evening."There are so many people in line!" Henry's eyes were wide. "Does God love everyone in line?"Their uncle smiled and put a hand on Henry's shoulder. "Everyone.""Does he love everyone at the whole park?""Everyone," their uncle said again.When it came time for them to ride, Cole let Henry and his uncle go together in the row in front of the one he took for himself. He was older than his brother and didn't mind going alone. As he rode, he looked out at all the people at the park. That was a lot of people for God to love.When they parked at the beach that evening, Cole was the first one out of his uncle's truck. He saw the wooden path headed toward the beach and ran down it.It was Cole's first time seeing the ocean, and his eyes widened as he saw just how big it was. "You can't even see across it!"His uncle laughed. "It's a little bigger than my pond, huh?""It's even bigger than the lake you take us to!" Henry ran out into the water."Don't go too far out!" Their uncle jogged after him.Cole stared at the water, right away noticing the peaceful sound of the waves hitting the shore. The ocean was huge. Like nothing he had ever seen before.He thought of all the times he had heard people talk about God's love and compare it to the ocean. The ocean seemed endless, and God's love seemed to be too. It was big enough for God to send His own Son into the world so people could be saved and have eternal life with Jesus.Cole watched his brother splash water toward their uncle and remembered Henry's questions at the amusement park. Could anyone's love really be that massive?"Come on, Cole!" Henry motioned him over.Cole started for the water, and he realized that God was unlike any human. He truly had endless love--and He wanted to share it with everyone.–Emily Acker

Cole couldn't help but grin at the excited look on his younger brother's face. They were on vacation, and Henry was super excited about the roller coaster they were about to ride. Cole was more interested in their planned trip to the beach that evening."There are so many people in line!" Henry's eyes were wide. "Does God love everyone in line?"Their uncle smiled and put a hand on Henry's shoulder. "Everyone.""Does he love everyone at the whole park?""Everyone," their uncle said again.When it came time for them to ride, Cole let Henry and his uncle go together in the row in front of the one he took for himself. He was older than his brother and didn't mind going alone. As he rode, he looked out at all the people at the park. That was a lot of people for God to love.When they parked at the beach that evening, Cole was the first one out of his uncle's truck. He saw the wooden path headed toward the beach and ran down it.It was Cole's first time seeing the ocean, and his eyes widened as he saw just how big it was. "You can't even see across it!"His uncle laughed. "It's a little bigger than my pond, huh?""It's even bigger than the lake you take us to!" Henry ran out into the water."Don't go too far out!" Their uncle jogged after him.Cole stared at the water, right away noticing the peaceful sound of the waves hitting the shore. The ocean was huge. Like nothing he had ever seen before.He thought of all the times he had heard people talk about God's love and compare it to the ocean. The ocean seemed endless, and God's love seemed to be too. It was big enough for God to send His own Son into the world so people could be saved and have eternal life with Jesus.Cole watched his brother splash water toward their uncle and remembered Henry's questions at the amusement park. Could anyone's love really be that massive?"Come on, Cole!" Henry motioned him over.Cole started for the water, and he realized that God was unlike any human. He truly had endless love--and He wanted to share it with everyone.–Emily Acker

God’s Love and the Oceand1e3be2d-008b-4309-9d46-8b08bcebf37cMon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2024) Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2024)244f0e0a-a321-40ff-a662-671e666bb348Sun, 28 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: The Sacrament of Holy Orders (2024) The Catechism enters Chapter Three on the “Sacraments at the Service of Communion” which include both Holy Orders and Matrimony. As it introduces the sacrament of Holy Orders, Fr. Mike reminds us that every vocation is a gift, and that—no matter what state of life we are in or have been called to—we should read this chapter with an open heart and a grateful spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1533-1538. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism enters Chapter Three on the “Sacraments at the Service of Communion” which include both Holy Orders and Matrimony. As it introduces the sacrament of Holy Orders, Fr. Mike reminds us that every vocation is a gift, and that—no matter what state of life we are in or have been called to—we should read this chapter with an open heart and a grateful spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1533-1538. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 210: The Sacrament of Holy Orders (2024)1afa936f-5af0-4e04-8487-0200b32aa66dSun, 28 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: The Sacrament of Holy Orders (2024) The Catechism enters Chapter Three on the “Sacraments at the Service of Communion” which include both Holy Orders and Matrimony. As it introduces the sacrament of Holy Orders, Fr. Mike reminds us that every vocation is a gift, and that—no matter what state of life we are in or have been called to—we should read this chapter with an open heart and a grateful spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1533-1538. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism enters Chapter Three on the “Sacraments at the Service of Communion” which include both Holy Orders and Matrimony. As it introduces the sacrament of Holy Orders, Fr. Mike reminds us that every vocation is a gift, and that—no matter what state of life we are in or have been called to—we should read this chapter with an open heart and a grateful spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1533-1538. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 210: The Sacrament of Holy Orders (2024)2c4d9054-c2ca-4687-94be-089283fb9058Sun, 28 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2024) Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2024)77abb7fe-5d19-45d3-96a1-75b63949db1bSun, 28 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2024) Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2024)4aee3df1-4168-44f5-a475-1ee02a2163c0Sun, 28 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2024) Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2024)988b613a-c26d-4f73-b152-20ce331896c1Sun, 28 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Big BrotherAyden found his little brother Felix in the kitchen, standing in a mess of raw eggs."What happened?" asked Ayden.Felix shrugged. "I wanted to see what would happen if I dropped a carton of eggs.""You're in trouble."Felix hung his head. "I know."Mom would be down any minute. Ayden thought about helping Felix clean, but he didn't want Mom to think he was involved. "You'd better clean up before Mom sees."Felix started cleaning. Ayden slipped into the other room. After a few minutes, Mom walked into the kitchen and gasped. Ayden couldn't help but listen."Felix, what's going on?" Mom asked."I dropped a carton of eggs. On purpose." At least Felix was honest. He sniffled. "I'm really sorry, Mom. I know I shouldn't have."All was quiet. Then Mom said, "I forgive you."Ayden peeked around the corner. Mom was on her hands and knees, helping Felix clean! This couldn't be happening. It wasn't fair.Ayden stormed into the kitchen. "Why isn't Felix in trouble?" He avoided Felix's gaze. "I'm the one who always does what I'm supposed to. Why don't I ever get the attention?"Mom gestured for Ayden to join them. He dragged his feet as he walked over. "I love both of you," Mom said. "Always. Whether you mess up or not." She kissed Ayden on the forehead, then Felix. "Felix was honest with me, and we can celebrate that. Just like we can celebrate that no one will dump eggs on my floor again. Right?"Felix blushed. "Right."A story from church came to Ayden's mind--the prodigal son. The younger son went off and made a mess of things, but when he came home, his father celebrated. The older son was angry his father hadn't celebrated him, since he'd been around all along. The older son had missed the point.Ayden didn't want to miss the point. Mom loved him, and she loved Felix. And God also loved both of them. Jesus died for their wrongs so they could be God's children, and He would always love and forgive them, no matter what.Ayden hugged Mom. "Can I help?"Felix grinned. "Yes, please!"Ayden grabbed a paper towel, and they got to work.–Becca Wierwille

Ayden found his little brother Felix in the kitchen, standing in a mess of raw eggs."What happened?" asked Ayden.Felix shrugged. "I wanted to see what would happen if I dropped a carton of eggs.""You're in trouble."Felix hung his head. "I know."Mom would be down any minute. Ayden thought about helping Felix clean, but he didn't want Mom to think he was involved. "You'd better clean up before Mom sees."Felix started cleaning. Ayden slipped into the other room. After a few minutes, Mom walked into the kitchen and gasped. Ayden couldn't help but listen."Felix, what's going on?" Mom asked."I dropped a carton of eggs. On purpose." At least Felix was honest. He sniffled. "I'm really sorry, Mom. I know I shouldn't have."All was quiet. Then Mom said, "I forgive you."Ayden peeked around the corner. Mom was on her hands and knees, helping Felix clean! This couldn't be happening. It wasn't fair.Ayden stormed into the kitchen. "Why isn't Felix in trouble?" He avoided Felix's gaze. "I'm the one who always does what I'm supposed to. Why don't I ever get the attention?"Mom gestured for Ayden to join them. He dragged his feet as he walked over. "I love both of you," Mom said. "Always. Whether you mess up or not." She kissed Ayden on the forehead, then Felix. "Felix was honest with me, and we can celebrate that. Just like we can celebrate that no one will dump eggs on my floor again. Right?"Felix blushed. "Right."A story from church came to Ayden's mind--the prodigal son. The younger son went off and made a mess of things, but when he came home, his father celebrated. The older son was angry his father hadn't celebrated him, since he'd been around all along. The older son had missed the point.Ayden didn't want to miss the point. Mom loved him, and she loved Felix. And God also loved both of them. Jesus died for their wrongs so they could be God's children, and He would always love and forgive them, no matter what.Ayden hugged Mom. "Can I help?"Felix grinned. "Yes, please!"Ayden grabbed a paper towel, and they got to work.–Becca Wierwille

The Big Brotherbc55df28-017a-469f-9ac1-b2c2bf884856Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Big BrotherAyden found his little brother Felix in the kitchen, standing in a mess of raw eggs."What happened?" asked Ayden.Felix shrugged. "I wanted to see what would happen if I dropped a carton of eggs.""You're in trouble."Felix hung his head. "I know."Mom would be down any minute. Ayden thought about helping Felix clean, but he didn't want Mom to think he was involved. "You'd better clean up before Mom sees."Felix started cleaning. Ayden slipped into the other room. After a few minutes, Mom walked into the kitchen and gasped. Ayden couldn't help but listen."Felix, what's going on?" Mom asked."I dropped a carton of eggs. On purpose." At least Felix was honest. He sniffled. "I'm really sorry, Mom. I know I shouldn't have."All was quiet. Then Mom said, "I forgive you."Ayden peeked around the corner. Mom was on her hands and knees, helping Felix clean! This couldn't be happening. It wasn't fair.Ayden stormed into the kitchen. "Why isn't Felix in trouble?" He avoided Felix's gaze. "I'm the one who always does what I'm supposed to. Why don't I ever get the attention?"Mom gestured for Ayden to join them. He dragged his feet as he walked over. "I love both of you," Mom said. "Always. Whether you mess up or not." She kissed Ayden on the forehead, then Felix. "Felix was honest with me, and we can celebrate that. Just like we can celebrate that no one will dump eggs on my floor again. Right?"Felix blushed. "Right."A story from church came to Ayden's mind--the prodigal son. The younger son went off and made a mess of things, but when he came home, his father celebrated. The older son was angry his father hadn't celebrated him, since he'd been around all along. The older son had missed the point.Ayden didn't want to miss the point. Mom loved him, and she loved Felix. And God also loved both of them. Jesus died for their wrongs so they could be God's children, and He would always love and forgive them, no matter what.Ayden hugged Mom. "Can I help?"Felix grinned. "Yes, please!"Ayden grabbed a paper towel, and they got to work.–Becca Wierwille

Ayden found his little brother Felix in the kitchen, standing in a mess of raw eggs."What happened?" asked Ayden.Felix shrugged. "I wanted to see what would happen if I dropped a carton of eggs.""You're in trouble."Felix hung his head. "I know."Mom would be down any minute. Ayden thought about helping Felix clean, but he didn't want Mom to think he was involved. "You'd better clean up before Mom sees."Felix started cleaning. Ayden slipped into the other room. After a few minutes, Mom walked into the kitchen and gasped. Ayden couldn't help but listen."Felix, what's going on?" Mom asked."I dropped a carton of eggs. On purpose." At least Felix was honest. He sniffled. "I'm really sorry, Mom. I know I shouldn't have."All was quiet. Then Mom said, "I forgive you."Ayden peeked around the corner. Mom was on her hands and knees, helping Felix clean! This couldn't be happening. It wasn't fair.Ayden stormed into the kitchen. "Why isn't Felix in trouble?" He avoided Felix's gaze. "I'm the one who always does what I'm supposed to. Why don't I ever get the attention?"Mom gestured for Ayden to join them. He dragged his feet as he walked over. "I love both of you," Mom said. "Always. Whether you mess up or not." She kissed Ayden on the forehead, then Felix. "Felix was honest with me, and we can celebrate that. Just like we can celebrate that no one will dump eggs on my floor again. Right?"Felix blushed. "Right."A story from church came to Ayden's mind--the prodigal son. The younger son went off and made a mess of things, but when he came home, his father celebrated. The older son was angry his father hadn't celebrated him, since he'd been around all along. The older son had missed the point.Ayden didn't want to miss the point. Mom loved him, and she loved Felix. And God also loved both of them. Jesus died for their wrongs so they could be God's children, and He would always love and forgive them, no matter what.Ayden hugged Mom. "Can I help?"Felix grinned. "Yes, please!"Ayden grabbed a paper towel, and they got to work.–Becca Wierwille

The Big Brother1938e85f-983c-4aea-b638-ca52c7fb76edSun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/28/24 Give and Gather Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Give the first fruits and gather the fragments. We are given two commands in this weekend's readings: to give the first fruits and gather the fragments. Our temptation, however, is to do the opposite; to give the fragments and gather the first fruits. In order to have a heart like Christ, we must become givers. Mass Readings from July 28, 2024: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalms 145:10-11, 15-18Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15

Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Give the first fruits and gather the fragments. We are given two commands in this weekend's readings: to give the first fruits and gather the fragments. Our temptation, however, is to do the opposite; to give the fragments and gather the first fruits. In order to have a heart like Christ, we must become givers. Mass Readings from July 28, 2024: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalms 145:10-11, 15-18Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15

full07/28/24 Give and Gathereccc12ca-5845-4444-ab6b-0d4425e18e21Sat, 27 Jul 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/28/24 Give and Gather Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Give the first fruits and gather the fragments. We are given two commands in this weekend's readings: to give the first fruits and gather the fragments. Our temptation, however, is to do the opposite; to give the fragments and gather the first fruits. In order to have a heart like Christ, we must become givers. Mass Readings from July 28, 2024: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalms 145:10-11, 15-18Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15

Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Give the first fruits and gather the fragments. We are given two commands in this weekend's readings: to give the first fruits and gather the fragments. Our temptation, however, is to do the opposite; to give the fragments and gather the first fruits. In order to have a heart like Christ, we must become givers. Mass Readings from July 28, 2024: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalms 145:10-11, 15-18Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15

full07/28/24 Give and Gatherbe85e58a-be0c-4cbf-9e44-79760352a182Sat, 27 Jul 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/28/24 Give and Gather Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Give the first fruits and gather the fragments. We are given two commands in this weekend's readings: to give the first fruits and gather the fragments. Our temptation, however, is to do the opposite; to give the fragments and gather the first fruits. In order to have a heart like Christ, we must become givers. Mass Readings from July 28, 2024: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalms 145:10-11, 15-18Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15

Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Give the first fruits and gather the fragments. We are given two commands in this weekend's readings: to give the first fruits and gather the fragments. Our temptation, however, is to do the opposite; to give the fragments and gather the first fruits. In order to have a heart like Christ, we must become givers. Mass Readings from July 28, 2024: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalms 145:10-11, 15-18Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15

full07/28/24 Give and Gather6cb3394c-172c-4250-951c-eb4928e39337Sat, 27 Jul 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: God Comforts His People (2024) Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 209: God Comforts His People (2024)5f720706-e461-4dc7-9833-7c5d1334ada7Sat, 27 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: Summary of the Anointing of the Sick (2024) This summary of the Catechism’s teaching about the Anointing of the Sick is concise and rich. This holy anointing brings us hope and courage as we endure illness and the difficulties of old age. While we pray for healing of body and soul, this sacrament also prepares us for death. Fr. Mike ends this episode by explaining three practices of the Church that help her members prepare for death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1526-1532. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

This summary of the Catechism’s teaching about the Anointing of the Sick is concise and rich. This holy anointing brings us hope and courage as we endure illness and the difficulties of old age. While we pray for healing of body and soul, this sacrament also prepares us for death. Fr. Mike ends this episode by explaining three practices of the Church that help her members prepare for death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1526-1532. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 209: Summary of the Anointing of the Sick (2024)91e29085-f88f-489b-b84f-fb6a0280cddaSat, 27 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: Summary of the Anointing of the Sick (2024) This summary of the Catechism’s teaching about the Anointing of the Sick is concise and rich. This holy anointing brings us hope and courage as we endure illness and the difficulties of old age. While we pray for healing of body and soul, this sacrament also prepares us for death. Fr. Mike ends this episode by explaining three practices of the Church that help her members prepare for death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1526-1532. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

This summary of the Catechism’s teaching about the Anointing of the Sick is concise and rich. This holy anointing brings us hope and courage as we endure illness and the difficulties of old age. While we pray for healing of body and soul, this sacrament also prepares us for death. Fr. Mike ends this episode by explaining three practices of the Church that help her members prepare for death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1526-1532. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 209: Summary of the Anointing of the Sick (2024)29f9926d-8959-4e74-8f6b-5de7f7544459Sat, 27 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: God Comforts His People (2024) Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 209: God Comforts His People (2024)75924b6e-e120-4a8f-82f3-ea72c6dc8dafSat, 27 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: God Comforts His People (2024) Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 209: God Comforts His People (2024)b4899cf3-39f9-40d1-865b-e3e648186ab1Sat, 27 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: God Comforts His People (2024) Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 209: God Comforts His People (2024)4bef2acb-0f0b-4ed0-b486-7d7d8c7d3ffdSat, 27 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHelpful Light"Hey, Mom, what are you doing?" asked Londyn as she and her mother stood in the linen aisle at the store. Mom held a cloth napkin up toward the light. "These napkins have some flaws in them, so they cost less than regular ones. When I hold them up to the light, I can see what's wrong and whether or not it's a serious problem.""How can you tell?" Londyn wanted to know."With the light shining through the material, I can see if there's a weak spot." Mom pointed to one of the flaws. "Most of these aren't bad, and I think I'll buy some."After family devotions that evening, Londyn showed her dad the new napkins. "Light is very helpful," Dad said as Londyn held a napkin up to the light and pointed out a small flaw. He grinned. "Does this remind you of anything from our devotions tonight?""Actually, yeah!" said Londyn. "The verse you read said that God's Word is a lamp to our feet."Dad nodded. "And a light to our path. When we examine our actions in the light of His Word, the flaws in our lives show up.""Flaws?" asked Londyn. "Like what?""Well, remember when you were angry with Vera and wanted to get even with her?" asked Mom. "We looked up Bible verses that gave light on the subject, and you were able to see that trying to get even with her was wrong."Londyn nodded. "The verses said to repay evil with good. At first I didn't want to do that, but I trusted God to help me, and I'm so glad I did. Vera is one of my best friends now.""That's great," said Dad. "Sometimes there may be parts of our lives that we'd rather not hold up to the light of God's Word because we're afraid we'll have to change what we're doing. We forget that hanging on to our sinful ways is hurtful to both us and others. That's why the Holy Spirit speaks to us through the Bible and uses it to shine light on what we're doing wrong--so we can confess our sin and trust Him to help us change our behavior.""Right," said Mom. "Then we'll be able to experience more joy and peace in our lives."–Lyndel F. Walker

"Hey, Mom, what are you doing?" asked Londyn as she and her mother stood in the linen aisle at the store. Mom held a cloth napkin up toward the light. "These napkins have some flaws in them, so they cost less than regular ones. When I hold them up to the light, I can see what's wrong and whether or not it's a serious problem.""How can you tell?" Londyn wanted to know."With the light shining through the material, I can see if there's a weak spot." Mom pointed to one of the flaws. "Most of these aren't bad, and I think I'll buy some."After family devotions that evening, Londyn showed her dad the new napkins. "Light is very helpful," Dad said as Londyn held a napkin up to the light and pointed out a small flaw. He grinned. "Does this remind you of anything from our devotions tonight?""Actually, yeah!" said Londyn. "The verse you read said that God's Word is a lamp to our feet."Dad nodded. "And a light to our path. When we examine our actions in the light of His Word, the flaws in our lives show up.""Flaws?" asked Londyn. "Like what?""Well, remember when you were angry with Vera and wanted to get even with her?" asked Mom. "We looked up Bible verses that gave light on the subject, and you were able to see that trying to get even with her was wrong."Londyn nodded. "The verses said to repay evil with good. At first I didn't want to do that, but I trusted God to help me, and I'm so glad I did. Vera is one of my best friends now.""That's great," said Dad. "Sometimes there may be parts of our lives that we'd rather not hold up to the light of God's Word because we're afraid we'll have to change what we're doing. We forget that hanging on to our sinful ways is hurtful to both us and others. That's why the Holy Spirit speaks to us through the Bible and uses it to shine light on what we're doing wrong--so we can confess our sin and trust Him to help us change our behavior.""Right," said Mom. "Then we'll be able to experience more joy and peace in our lives."–Lyndel F. Walker

Helpful Light5842c5ef-ff86-4a0b-8f7d-c78dcc5e503eSat, 27 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHelpful Light"Hey, Mom, what are you doing?" asked Londyn as she and her mother stood in the linen aisle at the store. Mom held a cloth napkin up toward the light. "These napkins have some flaws in them, so they cost less than regular ones. When I hold them up to the light, I can see what's wrong and whether or not it's a serious problem.""How can you tell?" Londyn wanted to know."With the light shining through the material, I can see if there's a weak spot." Mom pointed to one of the flaws. "Most of these aren't bad, and I think I'll buy some."After family devotions that evening, Londyn showed her dad the new napkins. "Light is very helpful," Dad said as Londyn held a napkin up to the light and pointed out a small flaw. He grinned. "Does this remind you of anything from our devotions tonight?""Actually, yeah!" said Londyn. "The verse you read said that God's Word is a lamp to our feet."Dad nodded. "And a light to our path. When we examine our actions in the light of His Word, the flaws in our lives show up.""Flaws?" asked Londyn. "Like what?""Well, remember when you were angry with Vera and wanted to get even with her?" asked Mom. "We looked up Bible verses that gave light on the subject, and you were able to see that trying to get even with her was wrong."Londyn nodded. "The verses said to repay evil with good. At first I didn't want to do that, but I trusted God to help me, and I'm so glad I did. Vera is one of my best friends now.""That's great," said Dad. "Sometimes there may be parts of our lives that we'd rather not hold up to the light of God's Word because we're afraid we'll have to change what we're doing. We forget that hanging on to our sinful ways is hurtful to both us and others. That's why the Holy Spirit speaks to us through the Bible and uses it to shine light on what we're doing wrong--so we can confess our sin and trust Him to help us change our behavior.""Right," said Mom. "Then we'll be able to experience more joy and peace in our lives."–Lyndel F. Walker

"Hey, Mom, what are you doing?" asked Londyn as she and her mother stood in the linen aisle at the store. Mom held a cloth napkin up toward the light. "These napkins have some flaws in them, so they cost less than regular ones. When I hold them up to the light, I can see what's wrong and whether or not it's a serious problem.""How can you tell?" Londyn wanted to know."With the light shining through the material, I can see if there's a weak spot." Mom pointed to one of the flaws. "Most of these aren't bad, and I think I'll buy some."After family devotions that evening, Londyn showed her dad the new napkins. "Light is very helpful," Dad said as Londyn held a napkin up to the light and pointed out a small flaw. He grinned. "Does this remind you of anything from our devotions tonight?""Actually, yeah!" said Londyn. "The verse you read said that God's Word is a lamp to our feet."Dad nodded. "And a light to our path. When we examine our actions in the light of His Word, the flaws in our lives show up.""Flaws?" asked Londyn. "Like what?""Well, remember when you were angry with Vera and wanted to get even with her?" asked Mom. "We looked up Bible verses that gave light on the subject, and you were able to see that trying to get even with her was wrong."Londyn nodded. "The verses said to repay evil with good. At first I didn't want to do that, but I trusted God to help me, and I'm so glad I did. Vera is one of my best friends now.""That's great," said Dad. "Sometimes there may be parts of our lives that we'd rather not hold up to the light of God's Word because we're afraid we'll have to change what we're doing. We forget that hanging on to our sinful ways is hurtful to both us and others. That's why the Holy Spirit speaks to us through the Bible and uses it to shine light on what we're doing wrong--so we can confess our sin and trust Him to help us change our behavior.""Right," said Mom. "Then we'll be able to experience more joy and peace in our lives."–Lyndel F. Walker

Helpful Light4bfc395a-be0d-4760-afd2-ebe8c7f9b2c7Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRERUN: My Journey To JesusHappy Friday, everyone ! As we&#39;ve officially entered into our break between seasons, we thought posting reruns would be a great idea to stay in touch while we take a few weeks off to prepare for season FOUR ! We hope you enjoy these few episodes and as always, we&#39;re continually grateful for your endless support :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Happy Friday, everyone ! As we&#39;ve officially entered into our break between seasons, we thought posting reruns would be a great idea to stay in touch while we take a few weeks off to prepare for season FOUR ! We hope you enjoy these few episodes and as always, we&#39;re continually grateful for your endless support :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullRERUN: My Journey To Jesus38240292-3310-4f8e-985f-134e500fd0d3Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAddiction | Girls Gone Biblehi sweet GGB :) we're back this week for a vulnerable, honest and informative episode on addiction. addicts are worshippers. we're all hardwired for worship. we believe every single one of us-- deals with some sort of addiction. we talk about addictions to the big stuff like drugs, alcohol and sex but also addictions to the smaller and seemingly innocent stuff like the phone, toxic relationships and negative thought patterns. we cover the topic of addiction from many different angles and shed light on the victory and freedom we find in Jesus from our addictions. we love you all so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

hi sweet GGB :) we're back this week for a vulnerable, honest and informative episode on addiction. addicts are worshippers. we're all hardwired for worship. we believe every single one of us-- deals with some sort of addiction. we talk about addictions to the big stuff like drugs, alcohol and sex but also addictions to the smaller and seemingly innocent stuff like the phone, toxic relationships and negative thought patterns. we cover the topic of addiction from many different angles and shed light on the victory and freedom we find in Jesus from our addictions. we love you all so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullAddiction | Girls Gone Bible15db10d2-dc6d-4098-8e2d-699c6ccf323dFri, 26 Jul 2024 07:09:10 +00005180https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 172: 5 Body Language Rules To Read Anyone INSTANTLY!: Robert GreeneIn this moment with best-selling author and world renowned thinker Robert Greene, he discusses the importance of body language and nonverbal communication. Robert says this form of communication is one that you cannot lie about, as we have a deeply rooted human and emotional response to it. Body language isn’t just one subtle gesture, but hundreds of different small signs, from a look, a gesture, to the complete vibe a person gives off. Even when people try to fake their body language, a good observer can always tell, from someone looking you in the eye but with their mind elsewhere, a tone of voice that reveals a persons lack of confidence, to a fake smile that is proven false compared to a genuine smile. Sometimes the clearest reveal is the micro expression someone unwillingly shows in the fraction of a second before they put on the act of who they want to appear to be. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/1g3gdB4nwLb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/HX66M4jowLb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Robert: https://powerseductionandwar.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment with best-selling author and world renowned thinker Robert Greene, he discusses the importance of body language and nonverbal communication. Robert says this form of communication is one that you cannot lie about, as we have a deeply rooted human and emotional response to it. Body language isn’t just one subtle gesture, but hundreds of different small signs, from a look, a gesture, to the complete vibe a person gives off. Even when people try to fake their body language, a good observer can always tell, from someone looking you in the eye but with their mind elsewhere, a tone of voice that reveals a persons lack of confidence, to a fake smile that is proven false compared to a genuine smile. Sometimes the clearest reveal is the micro expression someone unwillingly shows in the fraction of a second before they put on the act of who they want to appear to be. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/1g3gdB4nwLb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/HX66M4jowLb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Robert: https://powerseductionandwar.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 172: 5 Body Language Rules To Read Anyone INSTANTLY!: Robert Greene615e5a50-8c03-40ed-9c17-64820970ab45Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000579https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2024) Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2024)1982b9d2-a2cd-4b50-8efe-f93d1d1e1c14Fri, 26 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: Completing the Earthly Pilgrimage (2024) The effects of the Anointing of the Sick are numerous and deeply transformative. In times of great need and temptation, this sacrament brings us strength, courage, peace, and the forgiveness of sins. Fr. Mike explains that these effects aren’t only for the individual recipient but for the whole ecclesial community. We learn that when a person approaches the threshold of death, joining this anointing with Reconciliation and the Eucharist as viaticum constitute “the sacraments that complete the earthly pilgrimage.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1520-1525. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The effects of the Anointing of the Sick are numerous and deeply transformative. In times of great need and temptation, this sacrament brings us strength, courage, peace, and the forgiveness of sins. Fr. Mike explains that these effects aren’t only for the individual recipient but for the whole ecclesial community. We learn that when a person approaches the threshold of death, joining this anointing with Reconciliation and the Eucharist as viaticum constitute “the sacraments that complete the earthly pilgrimage.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1520-1525. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 208: Completing the Earthly Pilgrimage (2024)c7187b34-72c0-440e-8c41-90617033b042Fri, 26 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: Completing the Earthly Pilgrimage (2024) The effects of the Anointing of the Sick are numerous and deeply transformative. In times of great need and temptation, this sacrament brings us strength, courage, peace, and the forgiveness of sins. Fr. Mike explains that these effects aren’t only for the individual recipient but for the whole ecclesial community. We learn that when a person approaches the threshold of death, joining this anointing with Reconciliation and the Eucharist as viaticum constitute “the sacraments that complete the earthly pilgrimage.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1520-1525. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The effects of the Anointing of the Sick are numerous and deeply transformative. In times of great need and temptation, this sacrament brings us strength, courage, peace, and the forgiveness of sins. Fr. Mike explains that these effects aren’t only for the individual recipient but for the whole ecclesial community. We learn that when a person approaches the threshold of death, joining this anointing with Reconciliation and the Eucharist as viaticum constitute “the sacraments that complete the earthly pilgrimage.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1520-1525. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 208: Completing the Earthly Pilgrimage (2024)790d1f39-2879-4f65-b58f-4dfab166b44dFri, 26 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2024) Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2024)8f713c06-e4fe-4628-bf59-1ffe44fcd59fFri, 26 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2024) Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2024)a5a2efae-77a4-41f1-bb4b-2915540692b4Fri, 26 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2024) Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2024)e4d470d4-2efc-4216-b64c-e52b4fd134eeFri, 26 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWashed AwayCecilia molded a huge sand castle on the beach, trying to make it like the castles she saw in movies. She made soaring towers and dug a deep moat all around it. Then she noticed that the ocean's waves were coming closer and closer. "Help, Dad! The water's going to wash away my castle!"Dad shook his head. "It's no use. The tide is coming in, and the waves will come a lot higher before they go back down."Cecilia didn't want to believe that. She dug a wide trench all around her castle and built a sand barrier to protect it. But water soon crashed over the barrier and filled the trench. The waves splashed against the castle, pulling it apart with watery fingers. "It took me a long time to build that," said Cecilia, "and now it's gone!" "Well, just be glad it's only sand," said her sister, Ember. "Sometimes people lose real houses in fires and storms, don't they, Dad?"Dad nodded. "When I was young, the house I lived in with my parents was badly damaged in a storm, and I lost a lot of my personal possessions. It was very hard, but it also helped me learn an important truth." "What truth?" asked Cecilia. "That all earthly possessions are a little like that sand castle," Dad said. "They won't last. I realized there's something much more important than earthly things, and anyone who has it will never lose it. Do you know what it is I'm talking about?""I know," said Ember. "It's Jesus, isn't it?""Yep!" Dad said. "He saves us and gives us eternal life, and that gift will last forever. Instead of focusing so much on earthly treasures, we should store up treasure in heaven.""How do we do that?" asked Ember."Well," said Dad, "the most important thing is to trust Jesus as our Savior--He's the only one who can save us and give us eternal life. Then, as He works in our hearts and teaches us to live as children of God, we'll start to care more about what He wants than what we or other people want. The things we do to serve Him--and the things we give up to do it--will build us treasure in heaven."–Daryl B. Knauer

Cecilia molded a huge sand castle on the beach, trying to make it like the castles she saw in movies. She made soaring towers and dug a deep moat all around it. Then she noticed that the ocean's waves were coming closer and closer. "Help, Dad! The water's going to wash away my castle!"Dad shook his head. "It's no use. The tide is coming in, and the waves will come a lot higher before they go back down."Cecilia didn't want to believe that. She dug a wide trench all around her castle and built a sand barrier to protect it. But water soon crashed over the barrier and filled the trench. The waves splashed against the castle, pulling it apart with watery fingers. "It took me a long time to build that," said Cecilia, "and now it's gone!" "Well, just be glad it's only sand," said her sister, Ember. "Sometimes people lose real houses in fires and storms, don't they, Dad?"Dad nodded. "When I was young, the house I lived in with my parents was badly damaged in a storm, and I lost a lot of my personal possessions. It was very hard, but it also helped me learn an important truth." "What truth?" asked Cecilia. "That all earthly possessions are a little like that sand castle," Dad said. "They won't last. I realized there's something much more important than earthly things, and anyone who has it will never lose it. Do you know what it is I'm talking about?""I know," said Ember. "It's Jesus, isn't it?""Yep!" Dad said. "He saves us and gives us eternal life, and that gift will last forever. Instead of focusing so much on earthly treasures, we should store up treasure in heaven.""How do we do that?" asked Ember."Well," said Dad, "the most important thing is to trust Jesus as our Savior--He's the only one who can save us and give us eternal life. Then, as He works in our hearts and teaches us to live as children of God, we'll start to care more about what He wants than what we or other people want. The things we do to serve Him--and the things we give up to do it--will build us treasure in heaven."–Daryl B. Knauer

Washed Away912ddf1e-4cf8-4c4e-b21c-ff45afe7fb2fFri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWashed AwayCecilia molded a huge sand castle on the beach, trying to make it like the castles she saw in movies. She made soaring towers and dug a deep moat all around it. Then she noticed that the ocean's waves were coming closer and closer. "Help, Dad! The water's going to wash away my castle!"Dad shook his head. "It's no use. The tide is coming in, and the waves will come a lot higher before they go back down."Cecilia didn't want to believe that. She dug a wide trench all around her castle and built a sand barrier to protect it. But water soon crashed over the barrier and filled the trench. The waves splashed against the castle, pulling it apart with watery fingers. "It took me a long time to build that," said Cecilia, "and now it's gone!" "Well, just be glad it's only sand," said her sister, Ember. "Sometimes people lose real houses in fires and storms, don't they, Dad?"Dad nodded. "When I was young, the house I lived in with my parents was badly damaged in a storm, and I lost a lot of my personal possessions. It was very hard, but it also helped me learn an important truth." "What truth?" asked Cecilia. "That all earthly possessions are a little like that sand castle," Dad said. "They won't last. I realized there's something much more important than earthly things, and anyone who has it will never lose it. Do you know what it is I'm talking about?""I know," said Ember. "It's Jesus, isn't it?""Yep!" Dad said. "He saves us and gives us eternal life, and that gift will last forever. Instead of focusing so much on earthly treasures, we should store up treasure in heaven.""How do we do that?" asked Ember."Well," said Dad, "the most important thing is to trust Jesus as our Savior--He's the only one who can save us and give us eternal life. Then, as He works in our hearts and teaches us to live as children of God, we'll start to care more about what He wants than what we or other people want. The things we do to serve Him--and the things we give up to do it--will build us treasure in heaven."–Daryl B. Knauer

Cecilia molded a huge sand castle on the beach, trying to make it like the castles she saw in movies. She made soaring towers and dug a deep moat all around it. Then she noticed that the ocean's waves were coming closer and closer. "Help, Dad! The water's going to wash away my castle!"Dad shook his head. "It's no use. The tide is coming in, and the waves will come a lot higher before they go back down."Cecilia didn't want to believe that. She dug a wide trench all around her castle and built a sand barrier to protect it. But water soon crashed over the barrier and filled the trench. The waves splashed against the castle, pulling it apart with watery fingers. "It took me a long time to build that," said Cecilia, "and now it's gone!" "Well, just be glad it's only sand," said her sister, Ember. "Sometimes people lose real houses in fires and storms, don't they, Dad?"Dad nodded. "When I was young, the house I lived in with my parents was badly damaged in a storm, and I lost a lot of my personal possessions. It was very hard, but it also helped me learn an important truth." "What truth?" asked Cecilia. "That all earthly possessions are a little like that sand castle," Dad said. "They won't last. I realized there's something much more important than earthly things, and anyone who has it will never lose it. Do you know what it is I'm talking about?""I know," said Ember. "It's Jesus, isn't it?""Yep!" Dad said. "He saves us and gives us eternal life, and that gift will last forever. Instead of focusing so much on earthly treasures, we should store up treasure in heaven.""How do we do that?" asked Ember."Well," said Dad, "the most important thing is to trust Jesus as our Savior--He's the only one who can save us and give us eternal life. Then, as He works in our hearts and teaches us to live as children of God, we'll start to care more about what He wants than what we or other people want. The things we do to serve Him--and the things we give up to do it--will build us treasure in heaven."–Daryl B. Knauer

Washed Away0ab58284-8a2e-4a79-8b29-4d614d6eb49eFri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAttn: Moms and Dads: You Don't Need to be Perfect to Get Your Kids to Heaven Calling all Moms and Dads! You might feel discouraged or frustrated as you parent and seek to keep your kids close to Christ. Today, Fr. Mike wants to share a word of encouragement with you! &quot;Moms (and Dads), you&#39;re doing a great job!&quot; You don&#39;t need to be perfect to get your kids to heaven. You must keep showing up and loving, and let God do the rest! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Calling all Moms and Dads! You might feel discouraged or frustrated as you parent and seek to keep your kids close to Christ. Today, Fr. Mike wants to share a word of encouragement with you! &quot;Moms (and Dads), you&#39;re doing a great job!&quot; You don&#39;t need to be perfect to get your kids to heaven. You must keep showing up and loving, and let God do the rest! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAttn: Moms and Dads: You Don't Need to be Perfect to Get Your Kids to Heavenb17b5cf5-ea09-4c39-bea1-eda7c2241dfeThu, 25 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAttn: Moms and Dads: You Don't Need to be Perfect to Get Your Kids to Heaven Calling all Moms and Dads! You might feel discouraged or frustrated as you parent and seek to keep your kids close to Christ. Today, Fr. Mike wants to share a word of encouragement with you! &quot;Moms (and Dads), you&#39;re doing a great job!&quot; You don&#39;t need to be perfect to get your kids to heaven. You must keep showing up and loving, and let God do the rest! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Calling all Moms and Dads! You might feel discouraged or frustrated as you parent and seek to keep your kids close to Christ. Today, Fr. Mike wants to share a word of encouragement with you! &quot;Moms (and Dads), you&#39;re doing a great job!&quot; You don&#39;t need to be perfect to get your kids to heaven. You must keep showing up and loving, and let God do the rest! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAttn: Moms and Dads: You Don't Need to be Perfect to Get Your Kids to Heaven6d049f3b-466a-4683-85fa-bed85bae8ea2Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#877 - 1 Thessalonians 1 – Thank God for YouThis episode is part 1 in a study of the letters to the Thessalonians. Paul starts with thanking God for the faith and love that the people of this church have shown. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-thessalonians-1-thank-god-for-you/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 1 in a study of the letters to the Thessalonians. Paul starts with thanking God for the faith and love that the people of this church have shown. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/1-thessalonians-1-thank-god-for-you/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#877 - 1 Thessalonians 1 – Thank God for You79142ad4-20ae-44db-b741-0b2a708e908aThu, 25 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000688https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Missing Link: Brotherhood in Modern CatholicismToday, we discuss an aspect of Catholicism that affects our ability to live out our calling in life, grow as a community, evangelize to others, and love as Christ requires. When we think of our relationships and how we are called to be friends, it only scratches the surface of the truth that today's guest, Jason Craig, brings to the forefront. Our culture and society are not helping men grow in this truth, and it is intentional. This is intentional because the world is against Christ and His Church. Join us and learn how you can better experience this joy in your life and share it with others. 🟠 Podcast Sponsor: Exodus 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman 🔴 Listen to more of this conversation inside of Catholic Gentleman Plus - CatholicGentlemanPlus.com Links Discussed on the Show: BOOK: Leaving Boyhood Behind: Reclaiming Catholic Brotherhood by Jason Craig - Click Here 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 14 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we discuss an aspect of Catholicism that affects our ability to live out our calling in life, grow as a community, evangelize to others, and love as Christ requires. When we think of our relationships and how we are called to be friends, it only scratches the surface of the truth that today's guest, Jason Craig, brings to the forefront. Our culture and society are not helping men grow in this truth, and it is intentional. This is intentional because the world is against Christ and His Church. Join us and learn how you can better experience this joy in your life and share it with others. 🟠 Podcast Sponsor: Exodus 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman 🔴 Listen to more of this conversation inside of Catholic Gentleman Plus - CatholicGentlemanPlus.com Links Discussed on the Show: BOOK: Leaving Boyhood Behind: Reclaiming Catholic Brotherhood by Jason Craig - Click Here 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 14 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Missing Link: Brotherhood in Modern Catholicismadc8ce9b-dcb1-4661-a328-a91b6107516bThu, 25 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +00001819https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Doctor That Got Banned For Speaking Out: “We've Been Lied To About Medication & COVID!”, “After 2021 Heart Attacks Increased 25%!” Dr Aseem MalhotraThe REAL cure to heart disease, and other medical secrets revealed  Dr Aseem Malhotra is a consultant cardiologist based at the HUM2N clinic in London. He is the best-selling author of books including, ‘The Pioppi Diet’, ‘The 21-Day Immunity Plan’, and ‘A Statin-Free Life’.  In this conversation, Dr Aseem and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between heart disease and poor diet, the truth about heart disease medication, the dangers of over-exercising, and the harm of medical misinformation.  (00:00) Intro (02:24) The title for your book, why? (04:58) Your professional title (07:00) Why did you decide to specialise in the heart? (09:11) How many people are dying because of unhealthy hearts? (11:01) Why do women get fewer heart diseases? (11:36) The NHS failed you, how? (15:21) How could these deaths have been avoided (19:48) The vaccine causing body and heart inflammation (27:01) Being accused of spreading misinformation (29:23) The harm of the vaccine (33:57) Responding to the British Heart Foundation comments (36:48) Our lifestyle choices contribute to our heart problems (40:00) Did the vaccine have a net negative result? (42:56) COVID was a lab leak (45:11) The drug companies misleading us (48:32) Do you think there would have been less death without the vaccine? (50:23) The government said the vaccine will protect us from COVID... (53:28) Is it a malicious action from the government? (55:44) How are we meant to trust the government if this happens again? (01:02:03) How do we know who's telling the truth? (01:06:53) What is it like to be attacked constantly? (01:11:41) What causes heart disease? (01:17:13) How to stop heart disease (01:24:24) The shocking truth about statins (01:31:21) The average amount of sugar consumed (01:37:02) Are you hopeful we can overcome our sugar addictions? (01:38:02) Ultra-processed foods need to be treated like the new tobacco (01:39:16) How much is the average American increasing their risk of getting heart disease? (01:42:53) Stress is a silent killer (01:48:11) What should my daily routine be for a healthy heart? (01:49:01) Fasting for optimising our health (01:51:18) Is there such a thing as too much exercise? (01:53:10) Exercise doesn't help with weight loss (01:53:59) The importance of socialising on our health (01:54:52) Why you need to start hugging more (01:57:21) What do you think your dad would be thinking? (01:59:01) The power of conversation (02:01:52) The last guest question Follow Dr Aseem:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/17qFASxxuLb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/LSaQFOzxuLb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/9OtjLDo5uLb  You can purchase Dr Aseem’s book, ‘A Statin-Free Life’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Q4wBBaHxuLb  Learn more about the studies mentioned, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Mq1EUrg5uLb  Learn more about Dr Aseem’s film, ‘First Do No Pharm’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/oDCFIbt5uLb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/steven-bartlett-digital-sos?cid=dsp-ent/nprod/Stevenbartlett01/eng/7.24/ntst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The REAL cure to heart disease, and other medical secrets revealed  Dr Aseem Malhotra is a consultant cardiologist based at the HUM2N clinic in London. He is the best-selling author of books including, ‘The Pioppi Diet’, ‘The 21-Day Immunity Plan’, and ‘A Statin-Free Life’.  In this conversation, Dr Aseem and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between heart disease and poor diet, the truth about heart disease medication, the dangers of over-exercising, and the harm of medical misinformation.  (00:00) Intro (02:24) The title for your book, why? (04:58) Your professional title (07:00) Why did you decide to specialise in the heart? (09:11) How many people are dying because of unhealthy hearts? (11:01) Why do women get fewer heart diseases? (11:36) The NHS failed you, how? (15:21) How could these deaths have been avoided (19:48) The vaccine causing body and heart inflammation (27:01) Being accused of spreading misinformation (29:23) The harm of the vaccine (33:57) Responding to the British Heart Foundation comments (36:48) Our lifestyle choices contribute to our heart problems (40:00) Did the vaccine have a net negative result? (42:56) COVID was a lab leak (45:11) The drug companies misleading us (48:32) Do you think there would have been less death without the vaccine? (50:23) The government said the vaccine will protect us from COVID... (53:28) Is it a malicious action from the government? (55:44) How are we meant to trust the government if this happens again? (01:02:03) How do we know who's telling the truth? (01:06:53) What is it like to be attacked constantly? (01:11:41) What causes heart disease? (01:17:13) How to stop heart disease (01:24:24) The shocking truth about statins (01:31:21) The average amount of sugar consumed (01:37:02) Are you hopeful we can overcome our sugar addictions? (01:38:02) Ultra-processed foods need to be treated like the new tobacco (01:39:16) How much is the average American increasing their risk of getting heart disease? (01:42:53) Stress is a silent killer (01:48:11) What should my daily routine be for a healthy heart? (01:49:01) Fasting for optimising our health (01:51:18) Is there such a thing as too much exercise? (01:53:10) Exercise doesn't help with weight loss (01:53:59) The importance of socialising on our health (01:54:52) Why you need to start hugging more (01:57:21) What do you think your dad would be thinking? (01:59:01) The power of conversation (02:01:52) The last guest question Follow Dr Aseem:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/17qFASxxuLb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/LSaQFOzxuLb  Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/9OtjLDo5uLb  You can purchase Dr Aseem’s book, ‘A Statin-Free Life’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Q4wBBaHxuLb  Learn more about the studies mentioned, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Mq1EUrg5uLb  Learn more about Dr Aseem’s film, ‘First Do No Pharm’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/oDCFIbt5uLb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/steven-bartlett-digital-sos?cid=dsp-ent/nprod/Stevenbartlett01/eng/7.24/ntst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Doctor That Got Banned For Speaking Out: “We've Been Lied To About Medication & COVID!”, “After 2021 Heart Attacks Increased 25%!” Dr Aseem Malhotrade562dda-9e25-4b9c-976a-9a555429854aThu, 25 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +00007599https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2024) Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2024)259d76cb-2607-465f-8713-d0070b7b9025Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: Celebrating the Anointing of the Sick (2024) The Anointing of the Sick is not just for those on the verge of death but for any faithful suffering from a grave illness. Fr. Mike explains that because of this, we don’t have to put this sacrament off to the very end; instead, we can enjoy the graces it confers as often as is fitting throughout a lifetime. This section also discusses how we can celebrate the Anointing of the Sick. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1514-1519. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Anointing of the Sick is not just for those on the verge of death but for any faithful suffering from a grave illness. Fr. Mike explains that because of this, we don’t have to put this sacrament off to the very end; instead, we can enjoy the graces it confers as often as is fitting throughout a lifetime. This section also discusses how we can celebrate the Anointing of the Sick. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1514-1519. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 207: Celebrating the Anointing of the Sick (2024)91f0be76-c077-4434-8fab-26a9c7826e35Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: Celebrating the Anointing of the Sick (2024) The Anointing of the Sick is not just for those on the verge of death but for any faithful suffering from a grave illness. Fr. Mike explains that because of this, we don’t have to put this sacrament off to the very end; instead, we can enjoy the graces it confers as often as is fitting throughout a lifetime. This section also discusses how we can celebrate the Anointing of the Sick. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1514-1519. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Anointing of the Sick is not just for those on the verge of death but for any faithful suffering from a grave illness. Fr. Mike explains that because of this, we don’t have to put this sacrament off to the very end; instead, we can enjoy the graces it confers as often as is fitting throughout a lifetime. This section also discusses how we can celebrate the Anointing of the Sick. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1514-1519. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 207: Celebrating the Anointing of the Sick (2024)0083babe-2219-4190-b2fa-0ca79241bbdeThu, 25 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2024) Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2024)7fbbb7e4-4e79-4f57-a425-1232d231d157Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2024) Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2024)81024637-f847-47f4-ae92-a2922e96518dThu, 25 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2024) Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2024)fe6e27ad-fad3-48c8-81ac-4acca473d85aThu, 25 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBaseball Lessons (Part 2)"Hey, August," Dad said at dinner. "Remember that home run you hit in the baseball game today?" "Of course!" August grinned. "I practically blasted that ball right out of the park!""It was quite a hit, all right," said Dad. "When you reached third base, it looked like you would have just enough time to beat the ball to home plate, and Coach Tim motioned for you to keep going. I wondered if you would slow down and look around to see where the ball was and then decide for yourself whether to go on or stay at third.""I wanted to look, but Coach Tim is always telling us we have to trust him and just follow his directions, so I ran for it!""And it's a good thing you did. Taking time to look around would have cost you a run," said Dad. "Now--who would like to compare that to living the Christian life?"August and Ryker looked at each other. "It's like you said before," August answered. "We need to listen to God."Dad smiled. "Right, but this time it goes a little farther. Sometimes there's something we know God wants us to do, but we hesitate. We may feel the Holy Spirit urging us to do something at a particular moment, like show someone kindness or speak up about something that's wrong, but we don't trust Him enough to immediately obey Him. We want to wait and decide for ourselves whether or not to do it." "But if August had done that in the game today, he wouldn't have made it home," Ryker pointed out. "Right," said Dad. "And if we don't obey God right away, by the time we make the decision, we may have missed the Lord's timing. We need to obey God as soon as we know He wants us to do something. Even though it may feel hard or scary, we have the Holy Spirit in us to give us strength so that we can display His goodness and love in everything we do.""So is God telling you to use my home run as another example in your Sunday school class tomorrow?" asked August. Dad thought about it a moment. "You know, I think He is!" He smiled. "Maybe He'll use it to show someone else how important it is to trust and follow Jesus."–Carolyn Gaston

"Hey, August," Dad said at dinner. "Remember that home run you hit in the baseball game today?" "Of course!" August grinned. "I practically blasted that ball right out of the park!""It was quite a hit, all right," said Dad. "When you reached third base, it looked like you would have just enough time to beat the ball to home plate, and Coach Tim motioned for you to keep going. I wondered if you would slow down and look around to see where the ball was and then decide for yourself whether to go on or stay at third.""I wanted to look, but Coach Tim is always telling us we have to trust him and just follow his directions, so I ran for it!""And it's a good thing you did. Taking time to look around would have cost you a run," said Dad. "Now--who would like to compare that to living the Christian life?"August and Ryker looked at each other. "It's like you said before," August answered. "We need to listen to God."Dad smiled. "Right, but this time it goes a little farther. Sometimes there's something we know God wants us to do, but we hesitate. We may feel the Holy Spirit urging us to do something at a particular moment, like show someone kindness or speak up about something that's wrong, but we don't trust Him enough to immediately obey Him. We want to wait and decide for ourselves whether or not to do it." "But if August had done that in the game today, he wouldn't have made it home," Ryker pointed out. "Right," said Dad. "And if we don't obey God right away, by the time we make the decision, we may have missed the Lord's timing. We need to obey God as soon as we know He wants us to do something. Even though it may feel hard or scary, we have the Holy Spirit in us to give us strength so that we can display His goodness and love in everything we do.""So is God telling you to use my home run as another example in your Sunday school class tomorrow?" asked August. Dad thought about it a moment. "You know, I think He is!" He smiled. "Maybe He'll use it to show someone else how important it is to trust and follow Jesus."–Carolyn Gaston

Baseball Lessons (Part 2)1d6e5f35-46bf-4e83-b1a1-2727ff966f8bThu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBaseball Lessons (Part 2)"Hey, August," Dad said at dinner. "Remember that home run you hit in the baseball game today?" "Of course!" August grinned. "I practically blasted that ball right out of the park!""It was quite a hit, all right," said Dad. "When you reached third base, it looked like you would have just enough time to beat the ball to home plate, and Coach Tim motioned for you to keep going. I wondered if you would slow down and look around to see where the ball was and then decide for yourself whether to go on or stay at third.""I wanted to look, but Coach Tim is always telling us we have to trust him and just follow his directions, so I ran for it!""And it's a good thing you did. Taking time to look around would have cost you a run," said Dad. "Now--who would like to compare that to living the Christian life?"August and Ryker looked at each other. "It's like you said before," August answered. "We need to listen to God."Dad smiled. "Right, but this time it goes a little farther. Sometimes there's something we know God wants us to do, but we hesitate. We may feel the Holy Spirit urging us to do something at a particular moment, like show someone kindness or speak up about something that's wrong, but we don't trust Him enough to immediately obey Him. We want to wait and decide for ourselves whether or not to do it." "But if August had done that in the game today, he wouldn't have made it home," Ryker pointed out. "Right," said Dad. "And if we don't obey God right away, by the time we make the decision, we may have missed the Lord's timing. We need to obey God as soon as we know He wants us to do something. Even though it may feel hard or scary, we have the Holy Spirit in us to give us strength so that we can display His goodness and love in everything we do.""So is God telling you to use my home run as another example in your Sunday school class tomorrow?" asked August. Dad thought about it a moment. "You know, I think He is!" He smiled. "Maybe He'll use it to show someone else how important it is to trust and follow Jesus."–Carolyn Gaston

"Hey, August," Dad said at dinner. "Remember that home run you hit in the baseball game today?" "Of course!" August grinned. "I practically blasted that ball right out of the park!""It was quite a hit, all right," said Dad. "When you reached third base, it looked like you would have just enough time to beat the ball to home plate, and Coach Tim motioned for you to keep going. I wondered if you would slow down and look around to see where the ball was and then decide for yourself whether to go on or stay at third.""I wanted to look, but Coach Tim is always telling us we have to trust him and just follow his directions, so I ran for it!""And it's a good thing you did. Taking time to look around would have cost you a run," said Dad. "Now--who would like to compare that to living the Christian life?"August and Ryker looked at each other. "It's like you said before," August answered. "We need to listen to God."Dad smiled. "Right, but this time it goes a little farther. Sometimes there's something we know God wants us to do, but we hesitate. We may feel the Holy Spirit urging us to do something at a particular moment, like show someone kindness or speak up about something that's wrong, but we don't trust Him enough to immediately obey Him. We want to wait and decide for ourselves whether or not to do it." "But if August had done that in the game today, he wouldn't have made it home," Ryker pointed out. "Right," said Dad. "And if we don't obey God right away, by the time we make the decision, we may have missed the Lord's timing. We need to obey God as soon as we know He wants us to do something. Even though it may feel hard or scary, we have the Holy Spirit in us to give us strength so that we can display His goodness and love in everything we do.""So is God telling you to use my home run as another example in your Sunday school class tomorrow?" asked August. Dad thought about it a moment. "You know, I think He is!" He smiled. "Maybe He'll use it to show someone else how important it is to trust and follow Jesus."–Carolyn Gaston

Baseball Lessons (Part 2)c68670e4-d9d9-4fa8-9f5c-9dde785d741cThu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2-Case #07- Dynasty of Death - Pt. 2Joseph's battle with the demonic comes to a climactic finish with some help from an unlikely source.

Joseph's battle with the demonic comes to a climactic finish with some help from an unlikely source.

fullS2-Case #07- Dynasty of Death - Pt. 2c0b6bf7c-b611-4e9b-a3ed-cec5926cc17dWed, 24 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2024) Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2024)3cb09b41-4f30-448a-92fd-7ae23798a3e8Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: Healing the Sick (2024) By taking up our cross and following Christ, we gain a new way of seeing sickness and frailty. Along with this newness of vision, the Church is given the command from her founder to heal the sick. Since its beginning, the Church has anointed the sick among us, praying for their healing and salvation. Amid their sufferings, the suffering can endure, uniting themselves to Christ’s own afflictions for the sake of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1506-1513. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

By taking up our cross and following Christ, we gain a new way of seeing sickness and frailty. Along with this newness of vision, the Church is given the command from her founder to heal the sick. Since its beginning, the Church has anointed the sick among us, praying for their healing and salvation. Amid their sufferings, the suffering can endure, uniting themselves to Christ’s own afflictions for the sake of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1506-1513. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 206: Healing the Sick (2024)3acbf39f-bfb3-443c-9e16-ff3ba5b4aecdWed, 24 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: Healing the Sick (2024) By taking up our cross and following Christ, we gain a new way of seeing sickness and frailty. Along with this newness of vision, the Church is given the command from her founder to heal the sick. Since its beginning, the Church has anointed the sick among us, praying for their healing and salvation. Amid their sufferings, the suffering can endure, uniting themselves to Christ’s own afflictions for the sake of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1506-1513. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

By taking up our cross and following Christ, we gain a new way of seeing sickness and frailty. Along with this newness of vision, the Church is given the command from her founder to heal the sick. Since its beginning, the Church has anointed the sick among us, praying for their healing and salvation. Amid their sufferings, the suffering can endure, uniting themselves to Christ’s own afflictions for the sake of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1506-1513. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 206: Healing the Sick (2024)a56a99aa-c463-4561-9567-b52791b1a7b1Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2024) Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2024)8d85d23b-4ba2-4b73-884a-68acf37b0742Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2024) Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2024)170f2ee9-cc64-4f2d-846b-b3bca894742eWed, 24 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2024) Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2024)03ad223f-0515-451a-8771-177dc41bc075Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBaseball Lessons (Part 1)"How did you like our game today, Dad?" asked August when he and Ryker got in the car after their baseball game."It was great!" said Dad. "Do you mind if I use you guys for an example in my Sunday school class tomorrow? Our lesson is about our Christian walk with Jesus, and you gave me some good examples. Can you boys figure out what they are?"Ryker and August looked at each other and shrugged. "Umm…because we were on the winning team?" August guessed."Good thought!" said Dad. "With Jesus, you're on the winning team too. He defeated sin and death when He died on the cross and rose again. But I had some other things in mind. One of them was something Ryker did."Ryker grinned. "Something good, I hope?""Yes, something good. I noticed that while you were waiting for your turn at bat in the sixth inning, some boys in the bleachers were calling out to you just as your coach came up to say something.""Yeah. Those guys are on my soccer team at school, and they wanted me to come over to the fence and talk to them," Ryker explained. "Well, I'm glad you didn't let them distract you and miss what your coach wanted to tell you," said Dad. "It's important to listen to him.""Right," said Ryker. "Coach Tim always tells us that too. But why did that remind you of Christians? I don't get it.""That's the way we need to listen to God," Dad explained. "He talks to us through His Word, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit helps us understand what it says and how we should apply it to our lives. Sometimes we don't pay attention to Him because we're so busy doing our own thing. Other times we might be distracted by what other people are saying or wanting us to do.""So if we're so easily distracted, how can we be sure to listen to Him?" asked August. "I think I know!" said Ryker. "By taking time to read the Bible and pray?" Dad nodded. "That's one way to listen to God's voice. He also speaks to us through His church--His body of believers. As we worship and learn about God together and share our struggles with one another, the Holy Spirit speaks to us and guides us in His truth and love."–Carolyn Gaston

"How did you like our game today, Dad?" asked August when he and Ryker got in the car after their baseball game."It was great!" said Dad. "Do you mind if I use you guys for an example in my Sunday school class tomorrow? Our lesson is about our Christian walk with Jesus, and you gave me some good examples. Can you boys figure out what they are?"Ryker and August looked at each other and shrugged. "Umm…because we were on the winning team?" August guessed."Good thought!" said Dad. "With Jesus, you're on the winning team too. He defeated sin and death when He died on the cross and rose again. But I had some other things in mind. One of them was something Ryker did."Ryker grinned. "Something good, I hope?""Yes, something good. I noticed that while you were waiting for your turn at bat in the sixth inning, some boys in the bleachers were calling out to you just as your coach came up to say something.""Yeah. Those guys are on my soccer team at school, and they wanted me to come over to the fence and talk to them," Ryker explained. "Well, I'm glad you didn't let them distract you and miss what your coach wanted to tell you," said Dad. "It's important to listen to him.""Right," said Ryker. "Coach Tim always tells us that too. But why did that remind you of Christians? I don't get it.""That's the way we need to listen to God," Dad explained. "He talks to us through His Word, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit helps us understand what it says and how we should apply it to our lives. Sometimes we don't pay attention to Him because we're so busy doing our own thing. Other times we might be distracted by what other people are saying or wanting us to do.""So if we're so easily distracted, how can we be sure to listen to Him?" asked August. "I think I know!" said Ryker. "By taking time to read the Bible and pray?" Dad nodded. "That's one way to listen to God's voice. He also speaks to us through His church--His body of believers. As we worship and learn about God together and share our struggles with one another, the Holy Spirit speaks to us and guides us in His truth and love."–Carolyn Gaston

Baseball Lessons (Part 1)27b33c6e-9f5d-49ad-a722-18f6b58e4ed2Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBaseball Lessons (Part 1)"How did you like our game today, Dad?" asked August when he and Ryker got in the car after their baseball game."It was great!" said Dad. "Do you mind if I use you guys for an example in my Sunday school class tomorrow? Our lesson is about our Christian walk with Jesus, and you gave me some good examples. Can you boys figure out what they are?"Ryker and August looked at each other and shrugged. "Umm…because we were on the winning team?" August guessed."Good thought!" said Dad. "With Jesus, you're on the winning team too. He defeated sin and death when He died on the cross and rose again. But I had some other things in mind. One of them was something Ryker did."Ryker grinned. "Something good, I hope?""Yes, something good. I noticed that while you were waiting for your turn at bat in the sixth inning, some boys in the bleachers were calling out to you just as your coach came up to say something.""Yeah. Those guys are on my soccer team at school, and they wanted me to come over to the fence and talk to them," Ryker explained. "Well, I'm glad you didn't let them distract you and miss what your coach wanted to tell you," said Dad. "It's important to listen to him.""Right," said Ryker. "Coach Tim always tells us that too. But why did that remind you of Christians? I don't get it.""That's the way we need to listen to God," Dad explained. "He talks to us through His Word, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit helps us understand what it says and how we should apply it to our lives. Sometimes we don't pay attention to Him because we're so busy doing our own thing. Other times we might be distracted by what other people are saying or wanting us to do.""So if we're so easily distracted, how can we be sure to listen to Him?" asked August. "I think I know!" said Ryker. "By taking time to read the Bible and pray?" Dad nodded. "That's one way to listen to God's voice. He also speaks to us through His church--His body of believers. As we worship and learn about God together and share our struggles with one another, the Holy Spirit speaks to us and guides us in His truth and love."–Carolyn Gaston

"How did you like our game today, Dad?" asked August when he and Ryker got in the car after their baseball game."It was great!" said Dad. "Do you mind if I use you guys for an example in my Sunday school class tomorrow? Our lesson is about our Christian walk with Jesus, and you gave me some good examples. Can you boys figure out what they are?"Ryker and August looked at each other and shrugged. "Umm…because we were on the winning team?" August guessed."Good thought!" said Dad. "With Jesus, you're on the winning team too. He defeated sin and death when He died on the cross and rose again. But I had some other things in mind. One of them was something Ryker did."Ryker grinned. "Something good, I hope?""Yes, something good. I noticed that while you were waiting for your turn at bat in the sixth inning, some boys in the bleachers were calling out to you just as your coach came up to say something.""Yeah. Those guys are on my soccer team at school, and they wanted me to come over to the fence and talk to them," Ryker explained. "Well, I'm glad you didn't let them distract you and miss what your coach wanted to tell you," said Dad. "It's important to listen to him.""Right," said Ryker. "Coach Tim always tells us that too. But why did that remind you of Christians? I don't get it.""That's the way we need to listen to God," Dad explained. "He talks to us through His Word, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit helps us understand what it says and how we should apply it to our lives. Sometimes we don't pay attention to Him because we're so busy doing our own thing. Other times we might be distracted by what other people are saying or wanting us to do.""So if we're so easily distracted, how can we be sure to listen to Him?" asked August. "I think I know!" said Ryker. "By taking time to read the Bible and pray?" Dad nodded. "That's one way to listen to God's voice. He also speaks to us through His church--His body of believers. As we worship and learn about God together and share our struggles with one another, the Holy Spirit speaks to us and guides us in His truth and love."–Carolyn Gaston

Baseball Lessons (Part 1)61ccfc03-21df-4856-b9a4-43e1f65c40c8Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#338 : Walking in courage-The Miracle of Lazarus part 2John 11:4-16 We continue our Lazarus series. Today, we dive into a remarkable story of courage and faith. Join us as we explore the events leading up to Jesus and His disciples' journey back to Judea to help their dear friend Lazarus.   The disciples grapple with their worries about the dangers awaiting them in Judea, remembering past threats. Jesus teaches about walking in the light and following God's guidance, even when the path seems perilous. The disciples ultimately decide to follow Jesus, showing their loyalty and trust in Him. Kids will hear what courage may look like in their own life.  They’ll hear what doing the right thing (obeying God) may play out like in their life and the importance of doing what is right. ---------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. Other ways to support us are prayer, writing an iTunes/ Spotify review, and sharing it with those around you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 11:4-16 We continue our Lazarus series. Today, we dive into a remarkable story of courage and faith. Join us as we explore the events leading up to Jesus and His disciples' journey back to Judea to help their dear friend Lazarus.   The disciples grapple with their worries about the dangers awaiting them in Judea, remembering past threats. Jesus teaches about walking in the light and following God's guidance, even when the path seems perilous. The disciples ultimately decide to follow Jesus, showing their loyalty and trust in Him. Kids will hear what courage may look like in their own life.  They’ll hear what doing the right thing (obeying God) may play out like in their life and the importance of doing what is right. ---------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. Other ways to support us are prayer, writing an iTunes/ Spotify review, and sharing it with those around you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#338 : Walking in courage-The Miracle of Lazarus part 2fd11d1ec-27ce-4018-a226-fb63663c5661Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000688https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Promise to Zion (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 205: Promise to Zion (2024)0e46029e-a5ce-4a3b-b461-8bd59039324cTue, 23 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Christ the Physician (2024) Sickness and suffering bring us face-to-face with our fragility and limitations. While they might cause some to lose hope and become bitter, we can also endure them in such a way as to grow in maturity and trust in God. Jesus not only heals the sick in the Gospels but also plunges into suffering’s depths. In this redemptive work, we know Jesus as the physician of soul and body. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1499-1505. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Sickness and suffering bring us face-to-face with our fragility and limitations. While they might cause some to lose hope and become bitter, we can also endure them in such a way as to grow in maturity and trust in God. Jesus not only heals the sick in the Gospels but also plunges into suffering’s depths. In this redemptive work, we know Jesus as the physician of soul and body. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1499-1505. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 205: Christ the Physician (2024)f66e2287-89da-4bd7-ba56-1f0257484abaTue, 23 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Christ the Physician (2024) Sickness and suffering bring us face-to-face with our fragility and limitations. While they might cause some to lose hope and become bitter, we can also endure them in such a way as to grow in maturity and trust in God. Jesus not only heals the sick in the Gospels but also plunges into suffering’s depths. In this redemptive work, we know Jesus as the physician of soul and body. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1499-1505. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Sickness and suffering bring us face-to-face with our fragility and limitations. While they might cause some to lose hope and become bitter, we can also endure them in such a way as to grow in maturity and trust in God. Jesus not only heals the sick in the Gospels but also plunges into suffering’s depths. In this redemptive work, we know Jesus as the physician of soul and body. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1499-1505. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 205: Christ the Physician (2024)0e2923b4-e03f-47f8-8a15-5565c219932eTue, 23 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Promise to Zion (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 205: Promise to Zion (2024)40d063bf-8952-409a-9dee-61600830f7bfTue, 23 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Promise to Zion (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 205: Promise to Zion (2024)c42142b5-7e8b-46db-929c-e5e0d9e4829dTue, 23 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Promise to Zion (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 205: Promise to Zion (2024)1eebb542-cfd1-43ab-8bbe-25a1809bccb6Tue, 23 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsImprintedSophia ran her fingers through the sand and watched in anticipation. Her family had been on vacation in Cabo, Mexico, for several days, and now the event she had been waiting for was here: the baby turtle release. Her younger brother Charlie inched closer to the rope they were supposed to sit behind. "Look, Sophie! He's dumping them out of the bucket!" Dozens of tiny turtles, smaller than Charlie's hands, were gently deposited from the bucket onto the sand. Sophia squealed excitedly as she watched them move their tiny flippers to propel themselves across the sand toward the ocean waves. Occasionally, a giant wave would engulf the babies, sweeping some of them to their ocean home and dragging others further up on the shore. Groaning in frustration, Sophia nudged her mom. "Look at this poor little one! Every time it gets closer to the water, a wave comes up and ruins its progress! How come the man releasing them won't help?" Mom smiled. "It's all part of the process God created for the turtles--it's called imprinting. When the babies are making their way to the ocean, their bodies will remember the air, sand, and other things about this very beach. Years later when it's time for the grown-up female turtles to lay their eggs, they will journey hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles back here to bury their eggs.""Wow! Imprinting is so cool!" Sophia exclaimed. Dad snapped a picture. "It reminds me of Psalm 139, where David wrote about God knowing everything about him. God knows when we're sleeping and when we're awake. He knows when we're at home and when we're in Cabo. There's nowhere we can go that He doesn't see us and care for us." Mom nodded. "When we trust in Jesus, He gives us the Holy Spirit to remind us that we are His. Our hearts are imprinted to Him, and His Spirit inside us speaks to us, telling us that we belong to Him." Charlie piped up. "No matter where these turtles go, they will remember that this beach is their home." Sophia grinned at her brother. "And no matter where we go, even all the way to Cabo, Jesus is our home."–Savannah Coleman

Sophia ran her fingers through the sand and watched in anticipation. Her family had been on vacation in Cabo, Mexico, for several days, and now the event she had been waiting for was here: the baby turtle release. Her younger brother Charlie inched closer to the rope they were supposed to sit behind. "Look, Sophie! He's dumping them out of the bucket!" Dozens of tiny turtles, smaller than Charlie's hands, were gently deposited from the bucket onto the sand. Sophia squealed excitedly as she watched them move their tiny flippers to propel themselves across the sand toward the ocean waves. Occasionally, a giant wave would engulf the babies, sweeping some of them to their ocean home and dragging others further up on the shore. Groaning in frustration, Sophia nudged her mom. "Look at this poor little one! Every time it gets closer to the water, a wave comes up and ruins its progress! How come the man releasing them won't help?" Mom smiled. "It's all part of the process God created for the turtles--it's called imprinting. When the babies are making their way to the ocean, their bodies will remember the air, sand, and other things about this very beach. Years later when it's time for the grown-up female turtles to lay their eggs, they will journey hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles back here to bury their eggs.""Wow! Imprinting is so cool!" Sophia exclaimed. Dad snapped a picture. "It reminds me of Psalm 139, where David wrote about God knowing everything about him. God knows when we're sleeping and when we're awake. He knows when we're at home and when we're in Cabo. There's nowhere we can go that He doesn't see us and care for us." Mom nodded. "When we trust in Jesus, He gives us the Holy Spirit to remind us that we are His. Our hearts are imprinted to Him, and His Spirit inside us speaks to us, telling us that we belong to Him." Charlie piped up. "No matter where these turtles go, they will remember that this beach is their home." Sophia grinned at her brother. "And no matter where we go, even all the way to Cabo, Jesus is our home."–Savannah Coleman

Imprintedbccb18e3-11bc-4737-8165-369501ccf289Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsImprintedSophia ran her fingers through the sand and watched in anticipation. Her family had been on vacation in Cabo, Mexico, for several days, and now the event she had been waiting for was here: the baby turtle release. Her younger brother Charlie inched closer to the rope they were supposed to sit behind. "Look, Sophie! He's dumping them out of the bucket!" Dozens of tiny turtles, smaller than Charlie's hands, were gently deposited from the bucket onto the sand. Sophia squealed excitedly as she watched them move their tiny flippers to propel themselves across the sand toward the ocean waves. Occasionally, a giant wave would engulf the babies, sweeping some of them to their ocean home and dragging others further up on the shore. Groaning in frustration, Sophia nudged her mom. "Look at this poor little one! Every time it gets closer to the water, a wave comes up and ruins its progress! How come the man releasing them won't help?" Mom smiled. "It's all part of the process God created for the turtles--it's called imprinting. When the babies are making their way to the ocean, their bodies will remember the air, sand, and other things about this very beach. Years later when it's time for the grown-up female turtles to lay their eggs, they will journey hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles back here to bury their eggs.""Wow! Imprinting is so cool!" Sophia exclaimed. Dad snapped a picture. "It reminds me of Psalm 139, where David wrote about God knowing everything about him. God knows when we're sleeping and when we're awake. He knows when we're at home and when we're in Cabo. There's nowhere we can go that He doesn't see us and care for us." Mom nodded. "When we trust in Jesus, He gives us the Holy Spirit to remind us that we are His. Our hearts are imprinted to Him, and His Spirit inside us speaks to us, telling us that we belong to Him." Charlie piped up. "No matter where these turtles go, they will remember that this beach is their home." Sophia grinned at her brother. "And no matter where we go, even all the way to Cabo, Jesus is our home."–Savannah Coleman

Sophia ran her fingers through the sand and watched in anticipation. Her family had been on vacation in Cabo, Mexico, for several days, and now the event she had been waiting for was here: the baby turtle release. Her younger brother Charlie inched closer to the rope they were supposed to sit behind. "Look, Sophie! He's dumping them out of the bucket!" Dozens of tiny turtles, smaller than Charlie's hands, were gently deposited from the bucket onto the sand. Sophia squealed excitedly as she watched them move their tiny flippers to propel themselves across the sand toward the ocean waves. Occasionally, a giant wave would engulf the babies, sweeping some of them to their ocean home and dragging others further up on the shore. Groaning in frustration, Sophia nudged her mom. "Look at this poor little one! Every time it gets closer to the water, a wave comes up and ruins its progress! How come the man releasing them won't help?" Mom smiled. "It's all part of the process God created for the turtles--it's called imprinting. When the babies are making their way to the ocean, their bodies will remember the air, sand, and other things about this very beach. Years later when it's time for the grown-up female turtles to lay their eggs, they will journey hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles back here to bury their eggs.""Wow! Imprinting is so cool!" Sophia exclaimed. Dad snapped a picture. "It reminds me of Psalm 139, where David wrote about God knowing everything about him. God knows when we're sleeping and when we're awake. He knows when we're at home and when we're in Cabo. There's nowhere we can go that He doesn't see us and care for us." Mom nodded. "When we trust in Jesus, He gives us the Holy Spirit to remind us that we are His. Our hearts are imprinted to Him, and His Spirit inside us speaks to us, telling us that we belong to Him." Charlie piped up. "No matter where these turtles go, they will remember that this beach is their home." Sophia grinned at her brother. "And no matter where we go, even all the way to Cabo, Jesus is our home."–Savannah Coleman

Imprinted926dc106-c7be-4ac9-b32f-9befa8136b6eTue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHumility Part 1 - What is Humility reallyHumility is one of the hardest and most essential of virtues to grow in. It's painful, embarrassing, and well...humiliating! The hard part is most people don't even really understand what humility is. Join me in this episode as I start a new series on humility. The goal of this episode is just to explore what humility is, how to find our pride, and some basics of what to do. In subsequent episodes, I'll walk through each line of the litany of humility. First, however, we need some basics. This episode is not going to be fun, comfortable, or easy to listen to. It may, however, be the most important podcast episode you listen to! I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

Humility is one of the hardest and most essential of virtues to grow in. It's painful, embarrassing, and well...humiliating! The hard part is most people don't even really understand what humility is. Join me in this episode as I start a new series on humility. The goal of this episode is just to explore what humility is, how to find our pride, and some basics of what to do. In subsequent episodes, I'll walk through each line of the litany of humility. First, however, we need some basics. This episode is not going to be fun, comfortable, or easy to listen to. It may, however, be the most important podcast episode you listen to! I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullHumility Part 1 - What is Humility really683b5146-052f-4c95-a80a-f6a17148e99bMon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Healthy Ageing Doctor: Doing This For 30s Will Burn More Fat Than A Long Run! Sitting Is The Silent Killer! - Vonda WrightAre humans destined to grow old and frail? With these ultimate ageing hacks you gain turn back the clock and transform your life  Dr Vonda Wright is an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon and host of the health and fitness podcast, ‘HOT for Your Health’. She is also the author of books such as, ‘Dr. Wright’s Guide to THRIVE’, ‘Fitness After 40’, and ‘Younger in 8 Weeks’.  In this conversation, Dr Vonda and Steven discuss topics such as, how to burn belly fat in 30-seconds, the number one vitamin for bone health, the devastating impact of weight gain on your joints, and how to reach peak muscle mass.   (0:00) Intro (01:32) I Want Everyone To Have A Healthy Ageing Process (05:04) Your Ageing Mindset Is The Cause Of Your Health Decline (07:19) This Is When You’ll Start Having Life-Threatening Diseases (10:04) What's Your Academic Background (11:11) What's Orthopedic Surgery? (12:34) The Importance Of Healthy Mind During An Injury Recovery (16:07) Taking Care Of The Whole Person Not Just Their Disease (22:01) How I Changed My View On Death (24:05) Extending Your Health Span (26:24) Why You Need To Look After Your Bones & Muscles At 30-40s (30:01) What's Lean Muscle Mass? (35:58) What's The Best Exercise Regime To Stay Young (40:26) The Importance Of Strong Muscles When Old (41:42) The Sedentary Death Syndrome (43:41) 80% Of The Population Will Have Back Problems (46:05) How To Avoid Future Body Aches (47:11) What To Do About Body Stiffness (48:47) What's Static Stretching? (51:45) Can We Revert Joint Pain? (54:08) Don't Do This When You Exercise! (59:21) Losing Abdominal Fat (01:02:02) Can We Get As In Shape As When We Were 25? (01:04:57) How Cristiano Ronaldo Stays That Fit & Healthy (01:07:04) Sugar Impact On Our Body (01:10:11) How To Apply All These Knowledge To One's Self (01:15:18) Vitamin D Supplements (01:18:12) Strengthening Our Bone Structure (01:21:47) What To Do If You Have Weak Bones? (01:22:46) Our Biology Is Ticking Over (01:30:43) Findings About Muscles (01:33:19) Comfort Is Making Us Age (01:36:23) How Does Menopause Affect Our Musculoskeletal Functioning (01:38:32) What Is Menopause? (01:48:46) How To Keep Healthy And Strong (01:55:22) What Makes Your Glucose Spike? (01:56:23) What's A Simple Carb? (01:59:04) The Importance Of A Good VO2 Max (02:01:36) Last Guest Question Follow Dr Vonda:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/VlYN04wVkLb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/dm1pZ5yVkLb  YouTube: You can purchase Dr Vonda’s book, ‘Fitness After 40: Your Strong Body at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond’, here: https://amzn.to/3S9xbCk  Spotify: You can purchase Dr Vonda’s book, ‘Fitness After 40: Your Strong Body at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/pgnyRbRVkLb  Learn more about the studies mentioned, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/F7QqG7WDhLb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/steven-bartlett-digital-sos?cid=dsp-ent/nprod/Stevenbartlett01/eng/7.24/ntst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are humans destined to grow old and frail? With these ultimate ageing hacks you gain turn back the clock and transform your life  Dr Vonda Wright is an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon and host of the health and fitness podcast, ‘HOT for Your Health’. She is also the author of books such as, ‘Dr. Wright’s Guide to THRIVE’, ‘Fitness After 40’, and ‘Younger in 8 Weeks’.  In this conversation, Dr Vonda and Steven discuss topics such as, how to burn belly fat in 30-seconds, the number one vitamin for bone health, the devastating impact of weight gain on your joints, and how to reach peak muscle mass.   (0:00) Intro (01:32) I Want Everyone To Have A Healthy Ageing Process (05:04) Your Ageing Mindset Is The Cause Of Your Health Decline (07:19) This Is When You’ll Start Having Life-Threatening Diseases (10:04) What's Your Academic Background (11:11) What's Orthopedic Surgery? (12:34) The Importance Of Healthy Mind During An Injury Recovery (16:07) Taking Care Of The Whole Person Not Just Their Disease (22:01) How I Changed My View On Death (24:05) Extending Your Health Span (26:24) Why You Need To Look After Your Bones & Muscles At 30-40s (30:01) What's Lean Muscle Mass? (35:58) What's The Best Exercise Regime To Stay Young (40:26) The Importance Of Strong Muscles When Old (41:42) The Sedentary Death Syndrome (43:41) 80% Of The Population Will Have Back Problems (46:05) How To Avoid Future Body Aches (47:11) What To Do About Body Stiffness (48:47) What's Static Stretching? (51:45) Can We Revert Joint Pain? (54:08) Don't Do This When You Exercise! (59:21) Losing Abdominal Fat (01:02:02) Can We Get As In Shape As When We Were 25? (01:04:57) How Cristiano Ronaldo Stays That Fit & Healthy (01:07:04) Sugar Impact On Our Body (01:10:11) How To Apply All These Knowledge To One's Self (01:15:18) Vitamin D Supplements (01:18:12) Strengthening Our Bone Structure (01:21:47) What To Do If You Have Weak Bones? (01:22:46) Our Biology Is Ticking Over (01:30:43) Findings About Muscles (01:33:19) Comfort Is Making Us Age (01:36:23) How Does Menopause Affect Our Musculoskeletal Functioning (01:38:32) What Is Menopause? (01:48:46) How To Keep Healthy And Strong (01:55:22) What Makes Your Glucose Spike? (01:56:23) What's A Simple Carb? (01:59:04) The Importance Of A Good VO2 Max (02:01:36) Last Guest Question Follow Dr Vonda:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/VlYN04wVkLb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/dm1pZ5yVkLb  YouTube: You can purchase Dr Vonda’s book, ‘Fitness After 40: Your Strong Body at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond’, here: https://amzn.to/3S9xbCk  Spotify: You can purchase Dr Vonda’s book, ‘Fitness After 40: Your Strong Body at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/pgnyRbRVkLb  Learn more about the studies mentioned, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/F7QqG7WDhLb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/steven-bartlett-digital-sos?cid=dsp-ent/nprod/Stevenbartlett01/eng/7.24/ntst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Healthy Ageing Doctor: Doing This For 30s Will Burn More Fat Than A Long Run! Sitting Is The Silent Killer! - Vonda Wright015d5d53-5d04-4075-82a0-6bf370304434Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +00007792https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2024) As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2024)08794441-4edd-4c55-9084-84144430ec4dMon, 22 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Summary of Sacrament of Reconciliation (2024) In today’s nugget day, Fr. Mike reviews the major themes of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes the six spiritual effects of this sacrament and reminds us of the great gift of Confession because, as the Catechism states, “to the eyes of faith, no evil is graver than sin.” We conclude today’s article with humble gratitude for God’s unfathomable mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1485-1498. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today’s nugget day, Fr. Mike reviews the major themes of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes the six spiritual effects of this sacrament and reminds us of the great gift of Confession because, as the Catechism states, “to the eyes of faith, no evil is graver than sin.” We conclude today’s article with humble gratitude for God’s unfathomable mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1485-1498. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 204: Summary of Sacrament of Reconciliation (2024)ffb107aa-052a-4a39-ae96-8abf850ff247Mon, 22 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Summary of Sacrament of Reconciliation (2024) In today’s nugget day, Fr. Mike reviews the major themes of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes the six spiritual effects of this sacrament and reminds us of the great gift of Confession because, as the Catechism states, “to the eyes of faith, no evil is graver than sin.” We conclude today’s article with humble gratitude for God’s unfathomable mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1485-1498. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today’s nugget day, Fr. Mike reviews the major themes of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes the six spiritual effects of this sacrament and reminds us of the great gift of Confession because, as the Catechism states, “to the eyes of faith, no evil is graver than sin.” We conclude today’s article with humble gratitude for God’s unfathomable mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1485-1498. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 204: Summary of Sacrament of Reconciliation (2024)f7aa55a2-7845-451d-b551-846a6d8f408eMon, 22 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2024) As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2024)584a934e-c02f-474b-8c1d-73448c01f28dMon, 22 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2024) As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2024)62cac7a8-1141-43f3-8a9e-cb3e678a1d99Mon, 22 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2024) As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2024)afa75afa-c99b-4a34-b0f7-9c5e956f79f6Mon, 22 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReally ForgivenNevaeh was almost finished helping Mrs. Burns with her housework. "I need to get to the bank before it closes," Mrs. Burns told her. "Do you think you could finish and lock up when you leave?""Sure," said Nevaeh. "No problem." So Mrs. Burns said goodbye and left.Nevaeh hummed as she dusted, but suddenly--CRASH! She stared in dismay at the pieces of blue glass on the floor. She had accidentally knocked a vase off a table. Oh no! thought Nevaeh as her eyes filled with tears. What will Mrs. Burns think when she gets back? She sighed as she picked up the pieces of broken glass. Before leaving, she wrote a note, telling Mrs. Burns about the broken vase and saying she would pay for a new one. "You did the right thing," Mom said when she heard what had happened.That evening, Mrs. Burns called. "Thanks for leaving the note," she said, "but don't worry about paying for the vase. I'll never miss it!" Nevaeh felt much better, but she still wasn't looking forward to seeing Mrs. Burns at church on Sunday.Sunday arrived, and Nevaeh nervously approached Mrs. Burns. "You're sure I don't owe you anything?" asked Nevaeh. "For the vase I broke?" "The vase? Oh, right--the vase." Mrs. Burns shook her head and smiled. "I had forgotten about it. You should forget it too." She patted Nevaeh's arm. "Can you come and help me on Friday? I'm having guests next weekend and could use some help."Back home, Nevaeh told Mom what Mrs. Burns had said. "It took her a minute to realize what I was talking about," said Nevaeh. "I think she really had forgotten all about it. And she wants me to work for her again on Friday!"Mom smiled. "The vase may have been valuable--who knows? But Mrs. Burns forgave you for breaking it, and perhaps she made a decision not to remember. So she forgot about it. That's a good example of the way God forgives us for our sin. Jesus died on the cross to pay the price for the wrong things we've done, and when we confess our sin to Him, He forgives it and will never bring it up again! We can accept His forgiveness and go on serving Him."–Karen R. Locklear

Nevaeh was almost finished helping Mrs. Burns with her housework. "I need to get to the bank before it closes," Mrs. Burns told her. "Do you think you could finish and lock up when you leave?""Sure," said Nevaeh. "No problem." So Mrs. Burns said goodbye and left.Nevaeh hummed as she dusted, but suddenly--CRASH! She stared in dismay at the pieces of blue glass on the floor. She had accidentally knocked a vase off a table. Oh no! thought Nevaeh as her eyes filled with tears. What will Mrs. Burns think when she gets back? She sighed as she picked up the pieces of broken glass. Before leaving, she wrote a note, telling Mrs. Burns about the broken vase and saying she would pay for a new one. "You did the right thing," Mom said when she heard what had happened.That evening, Mrs. Burns called. "Thanks for leaving the note," she said, "but don't worry about paying for the vase. I'll never miss it!" Nevaeh felt much better, but she still wasn't looking forward to seeing Mrs. Burns at church on Sunday.Sunday arrived, and Nevaeh nervously approached Mrs. Burns. "You're sure I don't owe you anything?" asked Nevaeh. "For the vase I broke?" "The vase? Oh, right--the vase." Mrs. Burns shook her head and smiled. "I had forgotten about it. You should forget it too." She patted Nevaeh's arm. "Can you come and help me on Friday? I'm having guests next weekend and could use some help."Back home, Nevaeh told Mom what Mrs. Burns had said. "It took her a minute to realize what I was talking about," said Nevaeh. "I think she really had forgotten all about it. And she wants me to work for her again on Friday!"Mom smiled. "The vase may have been valuable--who knows? But Mrs. Burns forgave you for breaking it, and perhaps she made a decision not to remember. So she forgot about it. That's a good example of the way God forgives us for our sin. Jesus died on the cross to pay the price for the wrong things we've done, and when we confess our sin to Him, He forgives it and will never bring it up again! We can accept His forgiveness and go on serving Him."–Karen R. Locklear

Really Forgiven1ca511dd-b168-4db6-ba21-ee41872b4617Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReally ForgivenNevaeh was almost finished helping Mrs. Burns with her housework. "I need to get to the bank before it closes," Mrs. Burns told her. "Do you think you could finish and lock up when you leave?""Sure," said Nevaeh. "No problem." So Mrs. Burns said goodbye and left.Nevaeh hummed as she dusted, but suddenly--CRASH! She stared in dismay at the pieces of blue glass on the floor. She had accidentally knocked a vase off a table. Oh no! thought Nevaeh as her eyes filled with tears. What will Mrs. Burns think when she gets back? She sighed as she picked up the pieces of broken glass. Before leaving, she wrote a note, telling Mrs. Burns about the broken vase and saying she would pay for a new one. "You did the right thing," Mom said when she heard what had happened.That evening, Mrs. Burns called. "Thanks for leaving the note," she said, "but don't worry about paying for the vase. I'll never miss it!" Nevaeh felt much better, but she still wasn't looking forward to seeing Mrs. Burns at church on Sunday.Sunday arrived, and Nevaeh nervously approached Mrs. Burns. "You're sure I don't owe you anything?" asked Nevaeh. "For the vase I broke?" "The vase? Oh, right--the vase." Mrs. Burns shook her head and smiled. "I had forgotten about it. You should forget it too." She patted Nevaeh's arm. "Can you come and help me on Friday? I'm having guests next weekend and could use some help."Back home, Nevaeh told Mom what Mrs. Burns had said. "It took her a minute to realize what I was talking about," said Nevaeh. "I think she really had forgotten all about it. And she wants me to work for her again on Friday!"Mom smiled. "The vase may have been valuable--who knows? But Mrs. Burns forgave you for breaking it, and perhaps she made a decision not to remember. So she forgot about it. That's a good example of the way God forgives us for our sin. Jesus died on the cross to pay the price for the wrong things we've done, and when we confess our sin to Him, He forgives it and will never bring it up again! We can accept His forgiveness and go on serving Him."–Karen R. Locklear

Nevaeh was almost finished helping Mrs. Burns with her housework. "I need to get to the bank before it closes," Mrs. Burns told her. "Do you think you could finish and lock up when you leave?""Sure," said Nevaeh. "No problem." So Mrs. Burns said goodbye and left.Nevaeh hummed as she dusted, but suddenly--CRASH! She stared in dismay at the pieces of blue glass on the floor. She had accidentally knocked a vase off a table. Oh no! thought Nevaeh as her eyes filled with tears. What will Mrs. Burns think when she gets back? She sighed as she picked up the pieces of broken glass. Before leaving, she wrote a note, telling Mrs. Burns about the broken vase and saying she would pay for a new one. "You did the right thing," Mom said when she heard what had happened.That evening, Mrs. Burns called. "Thanks for leaving the note," she said, "but don't worry about paying for the vase. I'll never miss it!" Nevaeh felt much better, but she still wasn't looking forward to seeing Mrs. Burns at church on Sunday.Sunday arrived, and Nevaeh nervously approached Mrs. Burns. "You're sure I don't owe you anything?" asked Nevaeh. "For the vase I broke?" "The vase? Oh, right--the vase." Mrs. Burns shook her head and smiled. "I had forgotten about it. You should forget it too." She patted Nevaeh's arm. "Can you come and help me on Friday? I'm having guests next weekend and could use some help."Back home, Nevaeh told Mom what Mrs. Burns had said. "It took her a minute to realize what I was talking about," said Nevaeh. "I think she really had forgotten all about it. And she wants me to work for her again on Friday!"Mom smiled. "The vase may have been valuable--who knows? But Mrs. Burns forgave you for breaking it, and perhaps she made a decision not to remember. So she forgot about it. That's a good example of the way God forgives us for our sin. Jesus died on the cross to pay the price for the wrong things we've done, and when we confess our sin to Him, He forgives it and will never bring it up again! We can accept His forgiveness and go on serving Him."–Karen R. Locklear

Really Forgiven427f0ad7-f05d-4f9d-98e3-18351ee15dbcMon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2024)0dbfea83-beb6-4c1c-a825-c33a20843f66Sun, 21 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: The Purpose of Indulgences (2024) Fr. Mike expands on the purpose of indulgences and clarifies why the Church has the authority to provide indulgences. We also learn about the role of the Communion of Saints in our strive for holiness and the different liturgical forms and elements of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1474-1484. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike expands on the purpose of indulgences and clarifies why the Church has the authority to provide indulgences. We also learn about the role of the Communion of Saints in our strive for holiness and the different liturgical forms and elements of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1474-1484. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 203: The Purpose of Indulgences (2024)4b18cb82-66df-4e67-890d-5c21c64ca193Sun, 21 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: The Purpose of Indulgences (2024) Fr. Mike expands on the purpose of indulgences and clarifies why the Church has the authority to provide indulgences. We also learn about the role of the Communion of Saints in our strive for holiness and the different liturgical forms and elements of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1474-1484. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike expands on the purpose of indulgences and clarifies why the Church has the authority to provide indulgences. We also learn about the role of the Communion of Saints in our strive for holiness and the different liturgical forms and elements of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1474-1484. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 203: The Purpose of Indulgences (2024)eb1d9c1f-2900-457d-9c09-9d78f6c57442Sun, 21 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2024)c87acc5d-3559-4a37-94d2-4d51d6b2a8caSun, 21 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2024)ab0624c8-17f0-4d86-8683-986dc4c1b7b6Sun, 21 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2024)3c350619-c644-4aeb-8ecc-bf81917e0a8aSun, 21 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne of a KindMario flopped down on his bed. Why had Mom enrolled him in a basketball league? He knew nothing about sports. Mom said it was for exercise and to learn teamwork and make friends. Mario feared that when the other boys found out he had no experience playing basketball, they wouldn't want him on the team.He gazed up at his bedroom ceiling covered with stick-on constellations. He'd rather be in a club that studied the planets, stars, moon, and sun--things he loved. He heaved a long and loud sigh. "What's that all about?" Grandpa stood in his doorway."Nothing." Grandpa wouldn't understand. He'd played college basketball. "Would looking at the real constellations help? It's a clear night," Grandpa said. Mario doubted looking at the stars would make him feel better, but he couldn't say no. When he and his mom moved in with Grandpa after his parents divorced, Grandpa positioned a telescope in the walk-in attic window for him. Once behind the telescope lens, to Mario's surprise, his mood brightened. "There's Orion."Grandpa bent down and squinted into the lens. "Awesome. I'm glad you taught me to appreciate the constellations." He moved the telescope. "The Milky Way is bright tonight."Mario smiled. He had an idea. "Grandpa, would you help me appreciate basketball?"Confused, Grandpa scrunched his face. "Mom enrolled me in a basketball league to learn teamwork and make friends. I thought maybe if you practiced with me, I'd fit in better." "Sure, I'll practice with you." Grandpa tussled Mario's hair then peered through the telescope. "Isn't it nice how God made both the moon and the stars unique and beautiful? They both give off light, but in a different way. Just like people." Grandpa looked at Mario. "God made us all different. We are each one of a kind with interests and talents specific to us. When you feel out of place, remember that God created you and loves you, Mario. He sent Jesus to die for you so you could be His child, and He gave you the gifts you have so you could share His love and goodness with others."Mario thought a minute. "Maybe while I'm learning basketball, I can get others interested in the amazing constellations He created."–Rose Ross Zediker

Mario flopped down on his bed. Why had Mom enrolled him in a basketball league? He knew nothing about sports. Mom said it was for exercise and to learn teamwork and make friends. Mario feared that when the other boys found out he had no experience playing basketball, they wouldn't want him on the team.He gazed up at his bedroom ceiling covered with stick-on constellations. He'd rather be in a club that studied the planets, stars, moon, and sun--things he loved. He heaved a long and loud sigh. "What's that all about?" Grandpa stood in his doorway."Nothing." Grandpa wouldn't understand. He'd played college basketball. "Would looking at the real constellations help? It's a clear night," Grandpa said. Mario doubted looking at the stars would make him feel better, but he couldn't say no. When he and his mom moved in with Grandpa after his parents divorced, Grandpa positioned a telescope in the walk-in attic window for him. Once behind the telescope lens, to Mario's surprise, his mood brightened. "There's Orion."Grandpa bent down and squinted into the lens. "Awesome. I'm glad you taught me to appreciate the constellations." He moved the telescope. "The Milky Way is bright tonight."Mario smiled. He had an idea. "Grandpa, would you help me appreciate basketball?"Confused, Grandpa scrunched his face. "Mom enrolled me in a basketball league to learn teamwork and make friends. I thought maybe if you practiced with me, I'd fit in better." "Sure, I'll practice with you." Grandpa tussled Mario's hair then peered through the telescope. "Isn't it nice how God made both the moon and the stars unique and beautiful? They both give off light, but in a different way. Just like people." Grandpa looked at Mario. "God made us all different. We are each one of a kind with interests and talents specific to us. When you feel out of place, remember that God created you and loves you, Mario. He sent Jesus to die for you so you could be His child, and He gave you the gifts you have so you could share His love and goodness with others."Mario thought a minute. "Maybe while I'm learning basketball, I can get others interested in the amazing constellations He created."–Rose Ross Zediker

One of a Kind2b4b62a9-1659-4fd4-9336-ef210f5f57ddSun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne of a KindMario flopped down on his bed. Why had Mom enrolled him in a basketball league? He knew nothing about sports. Mom said it was for exercise and to learn teamwork and make friends. Mario feared that when the other boys found out he had no experience playing basketball, they wouldn't want him on the team.He gazed up at his bedroom ceiling covered with stick-on constellations. He'd rather be in a club that studied the planets, stars, moon, and sun--things he loved. He heaved a long and loud sigh. "What's that all about?" Grandpa stood in his doorway."Nothing." Grandpa wouldn't understand. He'd played college basketball. "Would looking at the real constellations help? It's a clear night," Grandpa said. Mario doubted looking at the stars would make him feel better, but he couldn't say no. When he and his mom moved in with Grandpa after his parents divorced, Grandpa positioned a telescope in the walk-in attic window for him. Once behind the telescope lens, to Mario's surprise, his mood brightened. "There's Orion."Grandpa bent down and squinted into the lens. "Awesome. I'm glad you taught me to appreciate the constellations." He moved the telescope. "The Milky Way is bright tonight."Mario smiled. He had an idea. "Grandpa, would you help me appreciate basketball?"Confused, Grandpa scrunched his face. "Mom enrolled me in a basketball league to learn teamwork and make friends. I thought maybe if you practiced with me, I'd fit in better." "Sure, I'll practice with you." Grandpa tussled Mario's hair then peered through the telescope. "Isn't it nice how God made both the moon and the stars unique and beautiful? They both give off light, but in a different way. Just like people." Grandpa looked at Mario. "God made us all different. We are each one of a kind with interests and talents specific to us. When you feel out of place, remember that God created you and loves you, Mario. He sent Jesus to die for you so you could be His child, and He gave you the gifts you have so you could share His love and goodness with others."Mario thought a minute. "Maybe while I'm learning basketball, I can get others interested in the amazing constellations He created."–Rose Ross Zediker

Mario flopped down on his bed. Why had Mom enrolled him in a basketball league? He knew nothing about sports. Mom said it was for exercise and to learn teamwork and make friends. Mario feared that when the other boys found out he had no experience playing basketball, they wouldn't want him on the team.He gazed up at his bedroom ceiling covered with stick-on constellations. He'd rather be in a club that studied the planets, stars, moon, and sun--things he loved. He heaved a long and loud sigh. "What's that all about?" Grandpa stood in his doorway."Nothing." Grandpa wouldn't understand. He'd played college basketball. "Would looking at the real constellations help? It's a clear night," Grandpa said. Mario doubted looking at the stars would make him feel better, but he couldn't say no. When he and his mom moved in with Grandpa after his parents divorced, Grandpa positioned a telescope in the walk-in attic window for him. Once behind the telescope lens, to Mario's surprise, his mood brightened. "There's Orion."Grandpa bent down and squinted into the lens. "Awesome. I'm glad you taught me to appreciate the constellations." He moved the telescope. "The Milky Way is bright tonight."Mario smiled. He had an idea. "Grandpa, would you help me appreciate basketball?"Confused, Grandpa scrunched his face. "Mom enrolled me in a basketball league to learn teamwork and make friends. I thought maybe if you practiced with me, I'd fit in better." "Sure, I'll practice with you." Grandpa tussled Mario's hair then peered through the telescope. "Isn't it nice how God made both the moon and the stars unique and beautiful? They both give off light, but in a different way. Just like people." Grandpa looked at Mario. "God made us all different. We are each one of a kind with interests and talents specific to us. When you feel out of place, remember that God created you and loves you, Mario. He sent Jesus to die for you so you could be His child, and He gave you the gifts you have so you could share His love and goodness with others."Mario thought a minute. "Maybe while I'm learning basketball, I can get others interested in the amazing constellations He created."–Rose Ross Zediker

One of a Kind88c66338-67c5-4868-8756-39a401084b72Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/21/24 Rest a While Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A person cannot be excellent without rest. Human beings are made in God's image. We are also made for love, for labor, and for leisure. Since the Fall, these gifts have become distorted in our hearts and we have to fight for the ability to love well, to labor well, and even to leisure well. But we must strive to rest well if we are going to be the people God has made and redeemed us to be. Mass Readings from July 21, 2024: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalms 23:1-6Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34

Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A person cannot be excellent without rest. Human beings are made in God's image. We are also made for love, for labor, and for leisure. Since the Fall, these gifts have become distorted in our hearts and we have to fight for the ability to love well, to labor well, and even to leisure well. But we must strive to rest well if we are going to be the people God has made and redeemed us to be. Mass Readings from July 21, 2024: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalms 23:1-6Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34

full07/21/24 Rest a While69d976f1-408c-47fc-b343-b2b026b45661Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/21/24 Rest a While Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A person cannot be excellent without rest. Human beings are made in God's image. We are also made for love, for labor, and for leisure. Since the Fall, these gifts have become distorted in our hearts and we have to fight for the ability to love well, to labor well, and even to leisure well. But we must strive to rest well if we are going to be the people God has made and redeemed us to be. Mass Readings from July 21, 2024: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalms 23:1-6Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34

Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A person cannot be excellent without rest. Human beings are made in God's image. We are also made for love, for labor, and for leisure. Since the Fall, these gifts have become distorted in our hearts and we have to fight for the ability to love well, to labor well, and even to leisure well. But we must strive to rest well if we are going to be the people God has made and redeemed us to be. Mass Readings from July 21, 2024: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalms 23:1-6Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34

full07/21/24 Rest a Whilea15146c6-24b1-4106-8c19-0265dad386f3Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/21/24 Rest a While Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A person cannot be excellent without rest. Human beings are made in God's image. We are also made for love, for labor, and for leisure. Since the Fall, these gifts have become distorted in our hearts and we have to fight for the ability to love well, to labor well, and even to leisure well. But we must strive to rest well if we are going to be the people God has made and redeemed us to be. Mass Readings from July 21, 2024: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalms 23:1-6Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34

Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A person cannot be excellent without rest. Human beings are made in God's image. We are also made for love, for labor, and for leisure. Since the Fall, these gifts have become distorted in our hearts and we have to fight for the ability to love well, to labor well, and even to leisure well. But we must strive to rest well if we are going to be the people God has made and redeemed us to be. Mass Readings from July 21, 2024: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalms 23:1-6Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34

full07/21/24 Rest a While71cafb8f-2d04-40b4-98f2-8839fbf861ceSat, 20 Jul 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: God's Judgment (2024) As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 202: God's Judgment (2024)19aa24f8-ed1c-4bf2-ba76-78aff296766dSat, 20 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: How Confession Heals (2024) What happens to us when we go to Confession? Fr. Mike explains the powerful ways the Sacrament of Reconciliation spiritually restores and perfects us. We also learn about the eternal and temporal consequences of sin, and finally, Fr. Mike discusses the four aspects to an indulgence and how these aspects require our cooperation with God&#39;s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1468-1473. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What happens to us when we go to Confession? Fr. Mike explains the powerful ways the Sacrament of Reconciliation spiritually restores and perfects us. We also learn about the eternal and temporal consequences of sin, and finally, Fr. Mike discusses the four aspects to an indulgence and how these aspects require our cooperation with God&#39;s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1468-1473. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 202: How Confession Heals (2024)523485d6-5e68-49d5-b6ef-4d5929e0a450Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: How Confession Heals (2024) What happens to us when we go to Confession? Fr. Mike explains the powerful ways the Sacrament of Reconciliation spiritually restores and perfects us. We also learn about the eternal and temporal consequences of sin, and finally, Fr. Mike discusses the four aspects to an indulgence and how these aspects require our cooperation with God&#39;s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1468-1473. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What happens to us when we go to Confession? Fr. Mike explains the powerful ways the Sacrament of Reconciliation spiritually restores and perfects us. We also learn about the eternal and temporal consequences of sin, and finally, Fr. Mike discusses the four aspects to an indulgence and how these aspects require our cooperation with God&#39;s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1468-1473. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 202: How Confession Heals (2024)177f13fd-eadb-4ed5-a7fd-aea828ca3b19Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: God's Judgment (2024) As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 202: God's Judgment (2024)2dccf482-ab0d-40eb-a418-4cfbfe63f04fSat, 20 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: God's Judgment (2024) As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 202: God's Judgment (2024)4df52aea-6655-450c-97ba-49d1393ba976Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: God's Judgment (2024) As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 202: God's Judgment (2024)d2b72e5e-0c7a-4845-9ed4-2d3985c1ae37Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHe Cares for His SheepNikita was visiting her cousins in England, and today her cousin Alexia was taking her out to see the sheep."You'll love the lambs, but their mums can be very protective, so you'll have to watch out," Alexia said as they walked along. "We're almost there--you can see Dad's hat, and there's Lawrence."Uncle Matthias and Alexia's older brother came up to greet the girls. "Have you come to see the lambs, then?" Uncle Matthias asked, smiling."Yes!" Nikita beamed.Lawrence pointed at the lambs frolicking and leaping along the edges of the stone walls. "Well, they're all over there, but I can catch one for you if you'd like to pet one.""Yes, please!" Nikita bounced on her toes while she waited. As Lawrence held the lamb, Nikita stroked it and asked, "Why do you have to be out here to watch them? Can't Nessie and Wilder take care of them?" She nodded at the border collies roaming the pasture."Wilder and Nessie are smart dogs, but sheep sometimes get into bigger trouble than the dogs can handle." Uncle Matthias went to an upside-down ewe who was feebly waving her legs in the air and bleating. "She's a bit heavy for even Wilder here to roll upright," he continued as Wilder tugged at his coat, "so I have to go pop her onto her feet again." He righted the sheep."They aren't very bright, are they?" Nikita looked at the lamb. "Even if they do have cute babies.""No, they aren't exactly the cleverest creatures, so they need a wise shepherd to tend them. But did you know that the Bible compares us to sheep, and God is the shepherd?" Uncle Matthias leaned on his staff. "Jesus says He is the Good Shepherd who gives His life for His sheep. These sheep can't save themselves from predators, just like we can't save ourselves from sin, evil, and death. But the Good Shepherd, who knows just how to take care of us, can save us, and we can trust and follow Him. He will always provide for us.""You must be a very wise shepherd, but think how wise God is to take care of us!" Nikita said as she hugged the lamb.–Ellie Shirk

Nikita was visiting her cousins in England, and today her cousin Alexia was taking her out to see the sheep."You'll love the lambs, but their mums can be very protective, so you'll have to watch out," Alexia said as they walked along. "We're almost there--you can see Dad's hat, and there's Lawrence."Uncle Matthias and Alexia's older brother came up to greet the girls. "Have you come to see the lambs, then?" Uncle Matthias asked, smiling."Yes!" Nikita beamed.Lawrence pointed at the lambs frolicking and leaping along the edges of the stone walls. "Well, they're all over there, but I can catch one for you if you'd like to pet one.""Yes, please!" Nikita bounced on her toes while she waited. As Lawrence held the lamb, Nikita stroked it and asked, "Why do you have to be out here to watch them? Can't Nessie and Wilder take care of them?" She nodded at the border collies roaming the pasture."Wilder and Nessie are smart dogs, but sheep sometimes get into bigger trouble than the dogs can handle." Uncle Matthias went to an upside-down ewe who was feebly waving her legs in the air and bleating. "She's a bit heavy for even Wilder here to roll upright," he continued as Wilder tugged at his coat, "so I have to go pop her onto her feet again." He righted the sheep."They aren't very bright, are they?" Nikita looked at the lamb. "Even if they do have cute babies.""No, they aren't exactly the cleverest creatures, so they need a wise shepherd to tend them. But did you know that the Bible compares us to sheep, and God is the shepherd?" Uncle Matthias leaned on his staff. "Jesus says He is the Good Shepherd who gives His life for His sheep. These sheep can't save themselves from predators, just like we can't save ourselves from sin, evil, and death. But the Good Shepherd, who knows just how to take care of us, can save us, and we can trust and follow Him. He will always provide for us.""You must be a very wise shepherd, but think how wise God is to take care of us!" Nikita said as she hugged the lamb.–Ellie Shirk

He Cares for His Sheepe5060560-dff8-4294-af1a-91d78396da03Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHe Cares for His SheepNikita was visiting her cousins in England, and today her cousin Alexia was taking her out to see the sheep."You'll love the lambs, but their mums can be very protective, so you'll have to watch out," Alexia said as they walked along. "We're almost there--you can see Dad's hat, and there's Lawrence."Uncle Matthias and Alexia's older brother came up to greet the girls. "Have you come to see the lambs, then?" Uncle Matthias asked, smiling."Yes!" Nikita beamed.Lawrence pointed at the lambs frolicking and leaping along the edges of the stone walls. "Well, they're all over there, but I can catch one for you if you'd like to pet one.""Yes, please!" Nikita bounced on her toes while she waited. As Lawrence held the lamb, Nikita stroked it and asked, "Why do you have to be out here to watch them? Can't Nessie and Wilder take care of them?" She nodded at the border collies roaming the pasture."Wilder and Nessie are smart dogs, but sheep sometimes get into bigger trouble than the dogs can handle." Uncle Matthias went to an upside-down ewe who was feebly waving her legs in the air and bleating. "She's a bit heavy for even Wilder here to roll upright," he continued as Wilder tugged at his coat, "so I have to go pop her onto her feet again." He righted the sheep."They aren't very bright, are they?" Nikita looked at the lamb. "Even if they do have cute babies.""No, they aren't exactly the cleverest creatures, so they need a wise shepherd to tend them. But did you know that the Bible compares us to sheep, and God is the shepherd?" Uncle Matthias leaned on his staff. "Jesus says He is the Good Shepherd who gives His life for His sheep. These sheep can't save themselves from predators, just like we can't save ourselves from sin, evil, and death. But the Good Shepherd, who knows just how to take care of us, can save us, and we can trust and follow Him. He will always provide for us.""You must be a very wise shepherd, but think how wise God is to take care of us!" Nikita said as she hugged the lamb.–Ellie Shirk

Nikita was visiting her cousins in England, and today her cousin Alexia was taking her out to see the sheep."You'll love the lambs, but their mums can be very protective, so you'll have to watch out," Alexia said as they walked along. "We're almost there--you can see Dad's hat, and there's Lawrence."Uncle Matthias and Alexia's older brother came up to greet the girls. "Have you come to see the lambs, then?" Uncle Matthias asked, smiling."Yes!" Nikita beamed.Lawrence pointed at the lambs frolicking and leaping along the edges of the stone walls. "Well, they're all over there, but I can catch one for you if you'd like to pet one.""Yes, please!" Nikita bounced on her toes while she waited. As Lawrence held the lamb, Nikita stroked it and asked, "Why do you have to be out here to watch them? Can't Nessie and Wilder take care of them?" She nodded at the border collies roaming the pasture."Wilder and Nessie are smart dogs, but sheep sometimes get into bigger trouble than the dogs can handle." Uncle Matthias went to an upside-down ewe who was feebly waving her legs in the air and bleating. "She's a bit heavy for even Wilder here to roll upright," he continued as Wilder tugged at his coat, "so I have to go pop her onto her feet again." He righted the sheep."They aren't very bright, are they?" Nikita looked at the lamb. "Even if they do have cute babies.""No, they aren't exactly the cleverest creatures, so they need a wise shepherd to tend them. But did you know that the Bible compares us to sheep, and God is the shepherd?" Uncle Matthias leaned on his staff. "Jesus says He is the Good Shepherd who gives His life for His sheep. These sheep can't save themselves from predators, just like we can't save ourselves from sin, evil, and death. But the Good Shepherd, who knows just how to take care of us, can save us, and we can trust and follow Him. He will always provide for us.""You must be a very wise shepherd, but think how wise God is to take care of us!" Nikita said as she hugged the lamb.–Ellie Shirk

He Cares for His Sheepe79e2c43-cb7b-4979-b8c4-82ef6d54c5c6Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS3 EP15. Drawing Closer To GodHey y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI and to our last episode of season three !!! It&#39;s so bittersweet to end this season and we are so thankful for all the ways the Lord has moved and will continue to move in season four ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, picks right back up from last week as she continues to read through the book of James. We read and talk through the last three chapters and discuss topics such as worldly living, submitting and repenting to God, and to trust the path He&#39;s laid out for us. &quot;We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.&quot; Proverbs 16:9 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI and to our last episode of season three !!! It&#39;s so bittersweet to end this season and we are so thankful for all the ways the Lord has moved and will continue to move in season four ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, picks right back up from last week as she continues to read through the book of James. We read and talk through the last three chapters and discuss topics such as worldly living, submitting and repenting to God, and to trust the path He&#39;s laid out for us. &quot;We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.&quot; Proverbs 16:9 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS3 EP15. Drawing Closer To Godb90fca82-a5ac-42db-a963-fe1425fccbaeFri, 19 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntimacy With Jesus | Girls Gone BibleGGBGANNNNGGGGG &lt;3 WE MISSED YOU SO MUCH. happy ggb friday, today we have one of our favorite episodes. we talk all about how to have intimacy with Jesus. true, genuine, soul-wrecking intimacy with our Savior, Creator &amp; Father. we discuss how to have quiet time and what ours looks like on a daily basis. the 3 components of quiet time: worship, scripture and prayer. we talk about praying in tongues!!!!!!! Jesus is Lord Jesus is life. WORTHY is the Lamb who was slain He is worthy to be loved He is worthy to be worshipped He is worthy of our time. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJVIuhI8isKhLVXKsihFsGpIFxaXgCnM THE CHOSEN series on Netflix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=Nl4Dw5TL5mQRW9v4&amp;v=jH-HG9H3sXE&amp;feature=youtu.be we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

GGBGANNNNGGGGG &lt;3 WE MISSED YOU SO MUCH. happy ggb friday, today we have one of our favorite episodes. we talk all about how to have intimacy with Jesus. true, genuine, soul-wrecking intimacy with our Savior, Creator &amp; Father. we discuss how to have quiet time and what ours looks like on a daily basis. the 3 components of quiet time: worship, scripture and prayer. we talk about praying in tongues!!!!!!! Jesus is Lord Jesus is life. WORTHY is the Lamb who was slain He is worthy to be loved He is worthy to be worshipped He is worthy of our time. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcJVIuhI8isKhLVXKsihFsGpIFxaXgCnM THE CHOSEN series on Netflix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=Nl4Dw5TL5mQRW9v4&amp;v=jH-HG9H3sXE&amp;feature=youtu.be we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullIntimacy With Jesus | Girls Gone Bible7d673bd8-adf5-4d3f-aec9-2fa0e74e4dd6Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:17:03 +00004848https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 171: STOP DOING THIS! It's Ruining Your Sex LifeIn this moment, world-renowned philosopher and thinker Alain De Botton discusses how communication can lead to a better sex life. Alain says sex is like a mirror to the relationship as a whole. If something is wrong with a couples sex life, it’s usually a symptom of a wider problem. He says that a first step towards a more fulfilling sex life is reflecting on how you are as a partner. Being open about yourself in a relationship is the best way to create mutual trust, which means that you can ‘tease’ out any issue in a relationship. This then leads to being open with one another sexually. Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/v1foloy7kLb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/5NT1dmK7kLb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Alain: https://www.alaindebotton.comm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, world-renowned philosopher and thinker Alain De Botton discusses how communication can lead to a better sex life. Alain says sex is like a mirror to the relationship as a whole. If something is wrong with a couples sex life, it’s usually a symptom of a wider problem. He says that a first step towards a more fulfilling sex life is reflecting on how you are as a partner. Being open about yourself in a relationship is the best way to create mutual trust, which means that you can ‘tease’ out any issue in a relationship. This then leads to being open with one another sexually. Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/v1foloy7kLb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/5NT1dmK7kLb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Alain: https://www.alaindebotton.comm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 171: STOP DOING THIS! It's Ruining Your Sex Life2f476cc6-716f-49ab-b2b2-bd9ab055bf8fFri, 19 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000676https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2024)c7a0b8f2-d6c4-4832-806e-7573fd2ab994Fri, 19 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: The Confessor’s Role (2024) If God is the one who forgives our sins, why do we need priests as confessors? The Catechism teaches us today about the role of the priest as the minister of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We learn that priests ought to be &quot;servants&quot; of God&#39;s mercy rather than &quot;masters&quot; of God&#39;s mercy. Fr. Mike invites us to pray for all priests&#39; hearts, encouraging gentle, loving, and truthful confessors. Lastly, Fr. Mike clarifies the purpose of excommunication and the sacramental seal. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1461-1467. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

If God is the one who forgives our sins, why do we need priests as confessors? The Catechism teaches us today about the role of the priest as the minister of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We learn that priests ought to be &quot;servants&quot; of God&#39;s mercy rather than &quot;masters&quot; of God&#39;s mercy. Fr. Mike invites us to pray for all priests&#39; hearts, encouraging gentle, loving, and truthful confessors. Lastly, Fr. Mike clarifies the purpose of excommunication and the sacramental seal. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1461-1467. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 201: The Confessor’s Role (2024)8fba3adf-9482-47e8-872c-d730a7830b8dFri, 19 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: The Confessor’s Role (2024) If God is the one who forgives our sins, why do we need priests as confessors? The Catechism teaches us today about the role of the priest as the minister of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We learn that priests ought to be &quot;servants&quot; of God&#39;s mercy rather than &quot;masters&quot; of God&#39;s mercy. Fr. Mike invites us to pray for all priests&#39; hearts, encouraging gentle, loving, and truthful confessors. Lastly, Fr. Mike clarifies the purpose of excommunication and the sacramental seal. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1461-1467. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

If God is the one who forgives our sins, why do we need priests as confessors? The Catechism teaches us today about the role of the priest as the minister of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We learn that priests ought to be &quot;servants&quot; of God&#39;s mercy rather than &quot;masters&quot; of God&#39;s mercy. Fr. Mike invites us to pray for all priests&#39; hearts, encouraging gentle, loving, and truthful confessors. Lastly, Fr. Mike clarifies the purpose of excommunication and the sacramental seal. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1461-1467. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 201: The Confessor’s Role (2024)a2951609-41a5-42d5-afb5-28bfd8378175Fri, 19 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2024)3f1c6b17-55e1-4718-a46c-357d1ae41377Fri, 19 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2024)c581320e-086d-423c-a89a-bf07fba05fccFri, 19 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2024)1708594e-504f-4b6f-8840-b8aeb13628b3Fri, 19 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLight of the World"There must be a thousand fireflies out tonight!" Juan exclaimed. Dad had turned off the yard light. The blinking green and orange light from the insects became easier to see. Juan unscrewed the lid from a clean plastic peanut butter container that his dad had poked with a screwdriver to make air holes.He ran to the center of the yard and stood still. Twinkling fireflies fluttered around him. He scooped the container through the air and covered the open end with the lid. Lifting it eye level, he watched for a minute then saw a small blink of green inside the container. Juan smiled and repeated the process, sometimes chasing after the flying bugs."It's time to come in," Dad called from the door.Juan hurried over to him and held out the container. "I caught four green and three orange." The bugs' lights flickered through the clear plastic. "There is no better light than fireflies," Juan declared.Dad switched on the yard light then opened the door and sat down on the cement step. Juan sat beside him carefully holding his container. "Fireflies are an amazing wonder of nature, but there is a better light than fireflies. Do you know what that is?" Dad asked.Juan thought for a moment. "Jesus?""Right!" Dad said. "Sunlight is nice. So is electricity." Dad pointed up at the outside light fixture. "But Jesus is the true light of the world. Do you know why?""Because He saved us from our sins!" Juan said proudly."Exactly." Dad patted Juan on the back. "Because He saved us by dying for our sins and rising from the dead, we will live in His light now and forever. And we can shine His light to others by showing them His love and telling them about Him." Dad stood. "Let's go inside." Juan unscrewed the container lid. He gently shook the plastic until the fireflies flew out and cut a blinking path in the darkness. Juan joined his dad by the door. "I'm glad God made fireflies. They are the second-best light in the world. I'm happier God sent Jesus to be the best light in the world."–Rose Ross Zediker

"There must be a thousand fireflies out tonight!" Juan exclaimed. Dad had turned off the yard light. The blinking green and orange light from the insects became easier to see. Juan unscrewed the lid from a clean plastic peanut butter container that his dad had poked with a screwdriver to make air holes.He ran to the center of the yard and stood still. Twinkling fireflies fluttered around him. He scooped the container through the air and covered the open end with the lid. Lifting it eye level, he watched for a minute then saw a small blink of green inside the container. Juan smiled and repeated the process, sometimes chasing after the flying bugs."It's time to come in," Dad called from the door.Juan hurried over to him and held out the container. "I caught four green and three orange." The bugs' lights flickered through the clear plastic. "There is no better light than fireflies," Juan declared.Dad switched on the yard light then opened the door and sat down on the cement step. Juan sat beside him carefully holding his container. "Fireflies are an amazing wonder of nature, but there is a better light than fireflies. Do you know what that is?" Dad asked.Juan thought for a moment. "Jesus?""Right!" Dad said. "Sunlight is nice. So is electricity." Dad pointed up at the outside light fixture. "But Jesus is the true light of the world. Do you know why?""Because He saved us from our sins!" Juan said proudly."Exactly." Dad patted Juan on the back. "Because He saved us by dying for our sins and rising from the dead, we will live in His light now and forever. And we can shine His light to others by showing them His love and telling them about Him." Dad stood. "Let's go inside." Juan unscrewed the container lid. He gently shook the plastic until the fireflies flew out and cut a blinking path in the darkness. Juan joined his dad by the door. "I'm glad God made fireflies. They are the second-best light in the world. I'm happier God sent Jesus to be the best light in the world."–Rose Ross Zediker

Light of the Worldc9c996d4-a8ee-4cc6-8ded-8a2611830d6bFri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLight of the World"There must be a thousand fireflies out tonight!" Juan exclaimed. Dad had turned off the yard light. The blinking green and orange light from the insects became easier to see. Juan unscrewed the lid from a clean plastic peanut butter container that his dad had poked with a screwdriver to make air holes.He ran to the center of the yard and stood still. Twinkling fireflies fluttered around him. He scooped the container through the air and covered the open end with the lid. Lifting it eye level, he watched for a minute then saw a small blink of green inside the container. Juan smiled and repeated the process, sometimes chasing after the flying bugs."It's time to come in," Dad called from the door.Juan hurried over to him and held out the container. "I caught four green and three orange." The bugs' lights flickered through the clear plastic. "There is no better light than fireflies," Juan declared.Dad switched on the yard light then opened the door and sat down on the cement step. Juan sat beside him carefully holding his container. "Fireflies are an amazing wonder of nature, but there is a better light than fireflies. Do you know what that is?" Dad asked.Juan thought for a moment. "Jesus?""Right!" Dad said. "Sunlight is nice. So is electricity." Dad pointed up at the outside light fixture. "But Jesus is the true light of the world. Do you know why?""Because He saved us from our sins!" Juan said proudly."Exactly." Dad patted Juan on the back. "Because He saved us by dying for our sins and rising from the dead, we will live in His light now and forever. And we can shine His light to others by showing them His love and telling them about Him." Dad stood. "Let's go inside." Juan unscrewed the container lid. He gently shook the plastic until the fireflies flew out and cut a blinking path in the darkness. Juan joined his dad by the door. "I'm glad God made fireflies. They are the second-best light in the world. I'm happier God sent Jesus to be the best light in the world."–Rose Ross Zediker

"There must be a thousand fireflies out tonight!" Juan exclaimed. Dad had turned off the yard light. The blinking green and orange light from the insects became easier to see. Juan unscrewed the lid from a clean plastic peanut butter container that his dad had poked with a screwdriver to make air holes.He ran to the center of the yard and stood still. Twinkling fireflies fluttered around him. He scooped the container through the air and covered the open end with the lid. Lifting it eye level, he watched for a minute then saw a small blink of green inside the container. Juan smiled and repeated the process, sometimes chasing after the flying bugs."It's time to come in," Dad called from the door.Juan hurried over to him and held out the container. "I caught four green and three orange." The bugs' lights flickered through the clear plastic. "There is no better light than fireflies," Juan declared.Dad switched on the yard light then opened the door and sat down on the cement step. Juan sat beside him carefully holding his container. "Fireflies are an amazing wonder of nature, but there is a better light than fireflies. Do you know what that is?" Dad asked.Juan thought for a moment. "Jesus?""Right!" Dad said. "Sunlight is nice. So is electricity." Dad pointed up at the outside light fixture. "But Jesus is the true light of the world. Do you know why?""Because He saved us from our sins!" Juan said proudly."Exactly." Dad patted Juan on the back. "Because He saved us by dying for our sins and rising from the dead, we will live in His light now and forever. And we can shine His light to others by showing them His love and telling them about Him." Dad stood. "Let's go inside." Juan unscrewed the container lid. He gently shook the plastic until the fireflies flew out and cut a blinking path in the darkness. Juan joined his dad by the door. "I'm glad God made fireflies. They are the second-best light in the world. I'm happier God sent Jesus to be the best light in the world."–Rose Ross Zediker

Light of the Worlde3c1a906-81c9-4f21-b2ac-41f42320c4f4Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan't I Go Straight to Jesus? Do I Need the Catholic Church? [Fr. Mike Weighs In] Maybe you&#39;ve heard the phrase before, &quot;the middleman is a lie.&quot; Or maybe you&#39;ve found yourself wondering why we have an institutional church as Catholics when the Scriptures state clearly that there is only one mediator between God and man, namely Jesus Christ. Today, Fr. Mike tackles this question and offers some guidance for those who may be tempted to get frustrated with the human and sometimes sinful element of the Catholic Church in its hierarchy and its members. Hint: It&#39;s another one of those &quot;both/and&quot; Catholic situations. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Maybe you&#39;ve heard the phrase before, &quot;the middleman is a lie.&quot; Or maybe you&#39;ve found yourself wondering why we have an institutional church as Catholics when the Scriptures state clearly that there is only one mediator between God and man, namely Jesus Christ. Today, Fr. Mike tackles this question and offers some guidance for those who may be tempted to get frustrated with the human and sometimes sinful element of the Catholic Church in its hierarchy and its members. Hint: It&#39;s another one of those &quot;both/and&quot; Catholic situations. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCan't I Go Straight to Jesus? Do I Need the Catholic Church? [Fr. Mike Weighs In]29ee516e-abb7-436d-8279-a3841f79a1ebThu, 18 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan't I Go Straight to Jesus? Do I Need the Catholic Church? [Fr. Mike Weighs In] Maybe you&#39;ve heard the phrase before, &quot;the middleman is a lie.&quot; Or maybe you&#39;ve found yourself wondering why we have an institutional church as Catholics when the Scriptures state clearly that there is only one mediator between God and man, namely Jesus Christ. Today, Fr. Mike tackles this question and offers some guidance for those who may be tempted to get frustrated with the human and sometimes sinful element of the Catholic Church in its hierarchy and its members. Hint: It&#39;s another one of those &quot;both/and&quot; Catholic situations. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Maybe you&#39;ve heard the phrase before, &quot;the middleman is a lie.&quot; Or maybe you&#39;ve found yourself wondering why we have an institutional church as Catholics when the Scriptures state clearly that there is only one mediator between God and man, namely Jesus Christ. Today, Fr. Mike tackles this question and offers some guidance for those who may be tempted to get frustrated with the human and sometimes sinful element of the Catholic Church in its hierarchy and its members. Hint: It&#39;s another one of those &quot;both/and&quot; Catholic situations. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCan't I Go Straight to Jesus? Do I Need the Catholic Church? [Fr. Mike Weighs In]bca4b8cc-611e-43fe-9396-2ba059ae1de4Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsConfession is Not Enough?Today, John, Devin, and Sam are discussing something that will get you out of the vicious cycle that sin places upon us. This is incredibly important because who likes falling into the same sin over and over and over? What if it’s a mortal sin that just keeps returning and you feel trapped when it happens? Helplessness sets in and moving forward seems impossible. This is all too common for men, and today we are going to discuss 3 mistakes that men make after falling into sin and 3 ways to offset this cycle in your life. Podcast Sponsor: Catholic Woodworker - https://catholicwoodworker.com/ INCREDIBLE DEVOTIONAL FOR MEN: LEAD by Devin Schadt - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/books/products/lead-daily-devotional 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 168 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Jason Craig joins CG+ to discuss the difference between discipleship and brotherhood and why brotherhood is what our world needs. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John, Devin, and Sam are discussing something that will get you out of the vicious cycle that sin places upon us. This is incredibly important because who likes falling into the same sin over and over and over? What if it’s a mortal sin that just keeps returning and you feel trapped when it happens? Helplessness sets in and moving forward seems impossible. This is all too common for men, and today we are going to discuss 3 mistakes that men make after falling into sin and 3 ways to offset this cycle in your life. Podcast Sponsor: Catholic Woodworker - https://catholicwoodworker.com/ INCREDIBLE DEVOTIONAL FOR MEN: LEAD by Devin Schadt - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/books/products/lead-daily-devotional 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 168 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Jason Craig joins CG+ to discuss the difference between discipleship and brotherhood and why brotherhood is what our world needs. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullConfession is Not Enough?240eae73-56ab-4390-abe6-3d6463cf719eThu, 18 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +00003499https://216.73.216.191/allTags#876 - Psalm 149-150 – Sing a Last SongThis episode is part 110 and the final part of a study of the book of Psalms. We end with two songs of praise. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 110 and the final part of a study of the book of Psalms. We end with two songs of praise. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#876 - Psalm 149-150 – Sing a Last Song33714ca4-5afd-4fdc-b17d-41d9d757e64dThu, 18 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000512https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2024) Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2024)35097c2c-4b3c-4f61-8a1b-459a6dc08dd2Thu, 18 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: The Confession of Sins (2024) When we confess our sins, we’re not telling God something he doesn’t know; we’re giving God access to something he doesn’t have: permission to heal our wounds. Today we learn why the act of confessing our sins is an essential part of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between absolution, penance, and satisfaction. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1455-1460. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we confess our sins, we’re not telling God something he doesn’t know; we’re giving God access to something he doesn’t have: permission to heal our wounds. Today we learn why the act of confessing our sins is an essential part of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between absolution, penance, and satisfaction. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1455-1460. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 200: The Confession of Sins (2024)9446423c-02e8-49fe-b148-cc4e1a6e3bc1Thu, 18 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: The Confession of Sins (2024) When we confess our sins, we’re not telling God something he doesn’t know; we’re giving God access to something he doesn’t have: permission to heal our wounds. Today we learn why the act of confessing our sins is an essential part of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between absolution, penance, and satisfaction. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1455-1460. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we confess our sins, we’re not telling God something he doesn’t know; we’re giving God access to something he doesn’t have: permission to heal our wounds. Today we learn why the act of confessing our sins is an essential part of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between absolution, penance, and satisfaction. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1455-1460. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 200: The Confession of Sins (2024)41c09cc5-59a5-40a2-a472-20d3a0dd7e38Thu, 18 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2024) Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2024)3b984855-ccc4-4317-91bf-24e9a99280bfThu, 18 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2024) Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2024)8334e0e6-c0bf-4454-b40f-a96aa12783aaThu, 18 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2024) Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2024)d5a7b132-1419-4300-8e80-3199c3272578Thu, 18 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAlways the SameWhen Jake's parents got divorced, Mason saw his friend cry for the first time. Jake was frustrated and confused and didn't know how he was going to make it through things, and Mason didn't know how to help him. The more time he spent with Jake, the more worried Mason got about his own parents and what might happen to them."Are you and Dad going to get divorced?" Mason asked his mom one evening as she was making supper.Mom's brows lowered. "No, honey.""But how do you know that?" Mason asked. "What if you get in a big fight like Jake's parents?"Mom stopped chopping vegetables and put an arm around him. "Life feels uncertain at times, doesn't it? Especially when you see someone you care about going through hard things."She walked him to the table and sat down beside him. "Your dad and I are not getting divorced," she said firmly. "I know it's hard to see Jake go through his parents' divorce, but you can be there for him. He has a great friend in you, and he has an even better friend in Jesus. His parents are still going to be there for him too. Even if they're not both around all the time, they still love him."Mason nodded. "That's what I tried to tell him. I'm trying to help him, but I just got scared thinking about you and Dad.""I'm sorry." Mom hugged him. "Life can be really confusing and scary sometimes. But one thing that remains the same through it all is God. He never changes, even when things change in your family or around you. Jesus promises never to leave those who trust in Him. Even when everything seems to be falling apart, He is with us, giving us strength, peace, and comfort. He is the same today as He was yesterday, and He'll be the same when you wake tomorrow too.""I'll tell that to Jake. I think it might make him feel better too." Mason got up with a new feeling of peace inside. It was great to know that no matter what else changed in life, God never would. Even if he faced sad or scary things, Jesus would be with him. And Jesus would be with Jake too.–Bethany Acker

When Jake's parents got divorced, Mason saw his friend cry for the first time. Jake was frustrated and confused and didn't know how he was going to make it through things, and Mason didn't know how to help him. The more time he spent with Jake, the more worried Mason got about his own parents and what might happen to them."Are you and Dad going to get divorced?" Mason asked his mom one evening as she was making supper.Mom's brows lowered. "No, honey.""But how do you know that?" Mason asked. "What if you get in a big fight like Jake's parents?"Mom stopped chopping vegetables and put an arm around him. "Life feels uncertain at times, doesn't it? Especially when you see someone you care about going through hard things."She walked him to the table and sat down beside him. "Your dad and I are not getting divorced," she said firmly. "I know it's hard to see Jake go through his parents' divorce, but you can be there for him. He has a great friend in you, and he has an even better friend in Jesus. His parents are still going to be there for him too. Even if they're not both around all the time, they still love him."Mason nodded. "That's what I tried to tell him. I'm trying to help him, but I just got scared thinking about you and Dad.""I'm sorry." Mom hugged him. "Life can be really confusing and scary sometimes. But one thing that remains the same through it all is God. He never changes, even when things change in your family or around you. Jesus promises never to leave those who trust in Him. Even when everything seems to be falling apart, He is with us, giving us strength, peace, and comfort. He is the same today as He was yesterday, and He'll be the same when you wake tomorrow too.""I'll tell that to Jake. I think it might make him feel better too." Mason got up with a new feeling of peace inside. It was great to know that no matter what else changed in life, God never would. Even if he faced sad or scary things, Jesus would be with him. And Jesus would be with Jake too.–Bethany Acker

Always the Samec07def22-15a6-4ff2-abd4-7bf5bf80e996Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAlways the SameWhen Jake's parents got divorced, Mason saw his friend cry for the first time. Jake was frustrated and confused and didn't know how he was going to make it through things, and Mason didn't know how to help him. The more time he spent with Jake, the more worried Mason got about his own parents and what might happen to them."Are you and Dad going to get divorced?" Mason asked his mom one evening as she was making supper.Mom's brows lowered. "No, honey.""But how do you know that?" Mason asked. "What if you get in a big fight like Jake's parents?"Mom stopped chopping vegetables and put an arm around him. "Life feels uncertain at times, doesn't it? Especially when you see someone you care about going through hard things."She walked him to the table and sat down beside him. "Your dad and I are not getting divorced," she said firmly. "I know it's hard to see Jake go through his parents' divorce, but you can be there for him. He has a great friend in you, and he has an even better friend in Jesus. His parents are still going to be there for him too. Even if they're not both around all the time, they still love him."Mason nodded. "That's what I tried to tell him. I'm trying to help him, but I just got scared thinking about you and Dad.""I'm sorry." Mom hugged him. "Life can be really confusing and scary sometimes. But one thing that remains the same through it all is God. He never changes, even when things change in your family or around you. Jesus promises never to leave those who trust in Him. Even when everything seems to be falling apart, He is with us, giving us strength, peace, and comfort. He is the same today as He was yesterday, and He'll be the same when you wake tomorrow too.""I'll tell that to Jake. I think it might make him feel better too." Mason got up with a new feeling of peace inside. It was great to know that no matter what else changed in life, God never would. Even if he faced sad or scary things, Jesus would be with him. And Jesus would be with Jake too.–Bethany Acker

When Jake's parents got divorced, Mason saw his friend cry for the first time. Jake was frustrated and confused and didn't know how he was going to make it through things, and Mason didn't know how to help him. The more time he spent with Jake, the more worried Mason got about his own parents and what might happen to them."Are you and Dad going to get divorced?" Mason asked his mom one evening as she was making supper.Mom's brows lowered. "No, honey.""But how do you know that?" Mason asked. "What if you get in a big fight like Jake's parents?"Mom stopped chopping vegetables and put an arm around him. "Life feels uncertain at times, doesn't it? Especially when you see someone you care about going through hard things."She walked him to the table and sat down beside him. "Your dad and I are not getting divorced," she said firmly. "I know it's hard to see Jake go through his parents' divorce, but you can be there for him. He has a great friend in you, and he has an even better friend in Jesus. His parents are still going to be there for him too. Even if they're not both around all the time, they still love him."Mason nodded. "That's what I tried to tell him. I'm trying to help him, but I just got scared thinking about you and Dad.""I'm sorry." Mom hugged him. "Life can be really confusing and scary sometimes. But one thing that remains the same through it all is God. He never changes, even when things change in your family or around you. Jesus promises never to leave those who trust in Him. Even when everything seems to be falling apart, He is with us, giving us strength, peace, and comfort. He is the same today as He was yesterday, and He'll be the same when you wake tomorrow too.""I'll tell that to Jake. I think it might make him feel better too." Mason got up with a new feeling of peace inside. It was great to know that no matter what else changed in life, God never would. Even if he faced sad or scary things, Jesus would be with him. And Jesus would be with Jake too.–Bethany Acker

Always the Same95b22fbc-80cc-4642-8148-5e45a643840fThu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#337: A cry for help-- The miracle of Lazarus series part 1John 11:1-7   Join us as we begin a new series. In this episode, we introduce Lazarus, his sisters Mary and Martha, and their close relationship with Jesus. When Lazarus falls ill, his sisters send word to Jesus expecting Him to come quickly. Kids will hear that they too can  trust in God’s timing. Even when help seems delayed, God has not forgotten us and we can cry out to him for  help. ------------------------------------------------ To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. Other ways to support us are prayer, writing an iTunes/ Spotify review, and sharing it with those around you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 11:1-7   Join us as we begin a new series. In this episode, we introduce Lazarus, his sisters Mary and Martha, and their close relationship with Jesus. When Lazarus falls ill, his sisters send word to Jesus expecting Him to come quickly. Kids will hear that they too can  trust in God’s timing. Even when help seems delayed, God has not forgotten us and we can cry out to him for  help. ------------------------------------------------ To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. Other ways to support us are prayer, writing an iTunes/ Spotify review, and sharing it with those around you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#337: A cry for help-- The miracle of Lazarus series part 1a76485ad-3508-4511-bc00-1ebf6bece8caWed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000642https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: Times for War (2024) Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 199: Times for War (2024)b1859816-c922-4af5-972e-652744f2eb08Wed, 17 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: The Sacrament of Forgiveness (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Specifically, we explore the origins and structure of the sacrament that we use today. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although some of the ways we celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation have changed, the essential elements have always remained the same. He also explores the importance of understanding the differences between perfect and imperfect contrition. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1446-1454. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Specifically, we explore the origins and structure of the sacrament that we use today. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although some of the ways we celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation have changed, the essential elements have always remained the same. He also explores the importance of understanding the differences between perfect and imperfect contrition. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1446-1454. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 199: The Sacrament of Forgiveness (2024)2f37fafd-8a1d-436c-bd3d-435130a26013Wed, 17 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: The Sacrament of Forgiveness (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Specifically, we explore the origins and structure of the sacrament that we use today. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although some of the ways we celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation have changed, the essential elements have always remained the same. He also explores the importance of understanding the differences between perfect and imperfect contrition. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1446-1454. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Specifically, we explore the origins and structure of the sacrament that we use today. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although some of the ways we celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation have changed, the essential elements have always remained the same. He also explores the importance of understanding the differences between perfect and imperfect contrition. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1446-1454. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 199: The Sacrament of Forgiveness (2024)411b01d2-a51e-4966-b603-e0c6c89a6290Wed, 17 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: Times for War (2024) Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 199: Times for War (2024)ad1ad3c3-9545-422e-86eb-1cfa20d48b44Wed, 17 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: Times for War (2024) Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 199: Times for War (2024)f8022bbd-4170-4792-b482-e33bba629ebeWed, 17 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: Times for War (2024) Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 199: Times for War (2024)330b8399-bd6d-4786-a1c2-b03a1ddd268dWed, 17 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags20/20 Vision"We had a missionary speaker visit our class today," Charlotte told her mother after church one Sunday. "I think missionaries have such exciting lives--traveling far away to tell people about Jesus who have never heard about Him before. That's so cool! Maybe I'll be a missionary someday."Later that afternoon, Mom got a text from the children's director at church. "Charlotte," Mom said, "Mrs. Fisher is wondering if you could help with vacation Bible school at church this week."Charlotte frowned. "Do I have to? I don't think I'd be much help--I wouldn't know what to say to those kids."Mom was quiet for a moment before she responded. "Charlotte, do you remember what the optometrist said when you had your eye examination a week ago?""Sure," said Charlotte, wondering why Mom was asking about that. "He said I have 20/20 vision, which means I have perfect eyesight. At twenty feet I can see exactly what my eyes are supposed to see from that distance.""Right," said Mom. "I'm glad you have 20/20 vision in your eyes, but when it comes to your missionary vision, it seems you're a little farsighted. A person whose eyes are farsighted can see things in the distance, but they can't see objects up close very well." Mom pulled out a chair from the table and sat down. "You're excited about the idea of someday going far away to tell people about Jesus, but you don't seem very interested in reaching out to people in your own neighborhood right now. But that's not how God sees things. He sees and loves people everywhere in the world, including the people right here. Through the Holy Spirit, He gives us the ability to share His love with those who need to hear about Jesus right now. He may lead you to another country to be a missionary someday, but today He has you right where He wants you. With His help, you can start sharing the good news of Jesus with people here and now."Charlotte was startled. "I guess you're right." She thought it over, then nodded. "I'll help Mrs. Fisher with vacation Bible school."–Mary Rose Pearson

"We had a missionary speaker visit our class today," Charlotte told her mother after church one Sunday. "I think missionaries have such exciting lives--traveling far away to tell people about Jesus who have never heard about Him before. That's so cool! Maybe I'll be a missionary someday."Later that afternoon, Mom got a text from the children's director at church. "Charlotte," Mom said, "Mrs. Fisher is wondering if you could help with vacation Bible school at church this week."Charlotte frowned. "Do I have to? I don't think I'd be much help--I wouldn't know what to say to those kids."Mom was quiet for a moment before she responded. "Charlotte, do you remember what the optometrist said when you had your eye examination a week ago?""Sure," said Charlotte, wondering why Mom was asking about that. "He said I have 20/20 vision, which means I have perfect eyesight. At twenty feet I can see exactly what my eyes are supposed to see from that distance.""Right," said Mom. "I'm glad you have 20/20 vision in your eyes, but when it comes to your missionary vision, it seems you're a little farsighted. A person whose eyes are farsighted can see things in the distance, but they can't see objects up close very well." Mom pulled out a chair from the table and sat down. "You're excited about the idea of someday going far away to tell people about Jesus, but you don't seem very interested in reaching out to people in your own neighborhood right now. But that's not how God sees things. He sees and loves people everywhere in the world, including the people right here. Through the Holy Spirit, He gives us the ability to share His love with those who need to hear about Jesus right now. He may lead you to another country to be a missionary someday, but today He has you right where He wants you. With His help, you can start sharing the good news of Jesus with people here and now."Charlotte was startled. "I guess you're right." She thought it over, then nodded. "I'll help Mrs. Fisher with vacation Bible school."–Mary Rose Pearson

20/20 Vision8d899575-31b9-4728-8aed-0db923dacce5Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags20/20 Vision"We had a missionary speaker visit our class today," Charlotte told her mother after church one Sunday. "I think missionaries have such exciting lives--traveling far away to tell people about Jesus who have never heard about Him before. That's so cool! Maybe I'll be a missionary someday."Later that afternoon, Mom got a text from the children's director at church. "Charlotte," Mom said, "Mrs. Fisher is wondering if you could help with vacation Bible school at church this week."Charlotte frowned. "Do I have to? I don't think I'd be much help--I wouldn't know what to say to those kids."Mom was quiet for a moment before she responded. "Charlotte, do you remember what the optometrist said when you had your eye examination a week ago?""Sure," said Charlotte, wondering why Mom was asking about that. "He said I have 20/20 vision, which means I have perfect eyesight. At twenty feet I can see exactly what my eyes are supposed to see from that distance.""Right," said Mom. "I'm glad you have 20/20 vision in your eyes, but when it comes to your missionary vision, it seems you're a little farsighted. A person whose eyes are farsighted can see things in the distance, but they can't see objects up close very well." Mom pulled out a chair from the table and sat down. "You're excited about the idea of someday going far away to tell people about Jesus, but you don't seem very interested in reaching out to people in your own neighborhood right now. But that's not how God sees things. He sees and loves people everywhere in the world, including the people right here. Through the Holy Spirit, He gives us the ability to share His love with those who need to hear about Jesus right now. He may lead you to another country to be a missionary someday, but today He has you right where He wants you. With His help, you can start sharing the good news of Jesus with people here and now."Charlotte was startled. "I guess you're right." She thought it over, then nodded. "I'll help Mrs. Fisher with vacation Bible school."–Mary Rose Pearson

"We had a missionary speaker visit our class today," Charlotte told her mother after church one Sunday. "I think missionaries have such exciting lives--traveling far away to tell people about Jesus who have never heard about Him before. That's so cool! Maybe I'll be a missionary someday."Later that afternoon, Mom got a text from the children's director at church. "Charlotte," Mom said, "Mrs. Fisher is wondering if you could help with vacation Bible school at church this week."Charlotte frowned. "Do I have to? I don't think I'd be much help--I wouldn't know what to say to those kids."Mom was quiet for a moment before she responded. "Charlotte, do you remember what the optometrist said when you had your eye examination a week ago?""Sure," said Charlotte, wondering why Mom was asking about that. "He said I have 20/20 vision, which means I have perfect eyesight. At twenty feet I can see exactly what my eyes are supposed to see from that distance.""Right," said Mom. "I'm glad you have 20/20 vision in your eyes, but when it comes to your missionary vision, it seems you're a little farsighted. A person whose eyes are farsighted can see things in the distance, but they can't see objects up close very well." Mom pulled out a chair from the table and sat down. "You're excited about the idea of someday going far away to tell people about Jesus, but you don't seem very interested in reaching out to people in your own neighborhood right now. But that's not how God sees things. He sees and loves people everywhere in the world, including the people right here. Through the Holy Spirit, He gives us the ability to share His love with those who need to hear about Jesus right now. He may lead you to another country to be a missionary someday, but today He has you right where He wants you. With His help, you can start sharing the good news of Jesus with people here and now."Charlotte was startled. "I guess you're right." She thought it over, then nodded. "I'll help Mrs. Fisher with vacation Bible school."–Mary Rose Pearson

20/20 Visionaa6c0d32-0fad-469e-bafe-70b23ecfd627Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2-Case #07- Dynasty of Death- Pt. 1Joseph, a kind and humble plumber, begins to experience bizarre shifts in his personality that no doctor can explain.

Joseph, a kind and humble plumber, begins to experience bizarre shifts in his personality that no doctor can explain.

fullS2-Case #07- Dynasty of Death- Pt. 14b9a5bd7-46dc-495f-8b7a-1638b08f4103Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:01:22 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2024)3471b568-d609-4ffa-a77a-a23eefe6800dTue, 16 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: Reconciliation with God (2024) We continue our examination of the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that sin, above all else, is an offense against God and his Church. It damages our communion with both. He also unpacks how important it is that God has extended his ability to forgive sins to his apostles and their successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1440-1445. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that sin, above all else, is an offense against God and his Church. It damages our communion with both. He also unpacks how important it is that God has extended his ability to forgive sins to his apostles and their successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1440-1445. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 198: Reconciliation with God (2024)7a058065-e997-48fa-88ea-f3304ea69473Tue, 16 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: Reconciliation with God (2024) We continue our examination of the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that sin, above all else, is an offense against God and his Church. It damages our communion with both. He also unpacks how important it is that God has extended his ability to forgive sins to his apostles and their successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1440-1445. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that sin, above all else, is an offense against God and his Church. It damages our communion with both. He also unpacks how important it is that God has extended his ability to forgive sins to his apostles and their successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1440-1445. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 198: Reconciliation with God (2024)08ace212-b62a-470d-8620-01f479feb4edTue, 16 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2024)97e7f94f-5336-48bd-a16a-385b63fd0bc3Tue, 16 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2024)5fe4cd3e-2f77-48f4-98e9-97d9054438d4Tue, 16 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2024)74bf25bd-1fe8-4f63-bac6-1019424bf72dTue, 16 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPower SourceWhen Millie got home from her first day of vacation Bible school, she found Dad watering the garden out back. "Hi," Dad said. "How was VBS?" He put down the hose and poured Millie a glass of lemonade on the patio."A missionary couple spoke to us about their work in another country," said Millie. "They told us that church services are held in secret in people's homes. Christians have to be careful how and where they tell people about Jesus because they could get in trouble for teaching God's Word in public."Millie stopped to catch her breath and sip the icy lemonade. "They also showed us pictures of where they live and people they know. And they said they're eager to go back. They love what they do.""You sound pretty excited about it," said Dad.Millie hesitated. "It was interesting to hear what it's like to work in a foreign country and not be afraid to tell others about Jesus. But what if God calls me to be a missionary? It sounds like hard work, and sometimes it's even dangerous. I don't know if I could ever do it."Dad was quiet for a moment, then he said, "Run inside and get your softball and mitt."Millie was puzzled but did as Dad asked. Dad took the mitt and propped it against the side of the house. Then he tossed the ball into the mitt. When the ball rolled out onto the patio, Dad sighed and shook his head. "This mitt is no good."Millie laughed. "The mitt can't catch a ball by itself, Dad! My hand has to be inside it."Dad grinned and nodded. "You can't be a missionary by yourself either--you need the Holy Spirit to help you. Just like you give the mitt power and direction when your hand is inside it, He's the one who makes you able to share the love of Jesus with others. Jesus has given all Christians the task of telling others about Him, not just those He calls to be missionaries in other countries, and it can be scary no matter where you are. But whether He leads you to be a missionary far away or just here at home, you can trust Him to give you the power you need to share Jesus wherever you are."–Ruth Andrews

When Millie got home from her first day of vacation Bible school, she found Dad watering the garden out back. "Hi," Dad said. "How was VBS?" He put down the hose and poured Millie a glass of lemonade on the patio."A missionary couple spoke to us about their work in another country," said Millie. "They told us that church services are held in secret in people's homes. Christians have to be careful how and where they tell people about Jesus because they could get in trouble for teaching God's Word in public."Millie stopped to catch her breath and sip the icy lemonade. "They also showed us pictures of where they live and people they know. And they said they're eager to go back. They love what they do.""You sound pretty excited about it," said Dad.Millie hesitated. "It was interesting to hear what it's like to work in a foreign country and not be afraid to tell others about Jesus. But what if God calls me to be a missionary? It sounds like hard work, and sometimes it's even dangerous. I don't know if I could ever do it."Dad was quiet for a moment, then he said, "Run inside and get your softball and mitt."Millie was puzzled but did as Dad asked. Dad took the mitt and propped it against the side of the house. Then he tossed the ball into the mitt. When the ball rolled out onto the patio, Dad sighed and shook his head. "This mitt is no good."Millie laughed. "The mitt can't catch a ball by itself, Dad! My hand has to be inside it."Dad grinned and nodded. "You can't be a missionary by yourself either--you need the Holy Spirit to help you. Just like you give the mitt power and direction when your hand is inside it, He's the one who makes you able to share the love of Jesus with others. Jesus has given all Christians the task of telling others about Him, not just those He calls to be missionaries in other countries, and it can be scary no matter where you are. But whether He leads you to be a missionary far away or just here at home, you can trust Him to give you the power you need to share Jesus wherever you are."–Ruth Andrews

Power Source5fd80f60-b1a3-4982-af4a-2274710271d6Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPower SourceWhen Millie got home from her first day of vacation Bible school, she found Dad watering the garden out back. "Hi," Dad said. "How was VBS?" He put down the hose and poured Millie a glass of lemonade on the patio."A missionary couple spoke to us about their work in another country," said Millie. "They told us that church services are held in secret in people's homes. Christians have to be careful how and where they tell people about Jesus because they could get in trouble for teaching God's Word in public."Millie stopped to catch her breath and sip the icy lemonade. "They also showed us pictures of where they live and people they know. And they said they're eager to go back. They love what they do.""You sound pretty excited about it," said Dad.Millie hesitated. "It was interesting to hear what it's like to work in a foreign country and not be afraid to tell others about Jesus. But what if God calls me to be a missionary? It sounds like hard work, and sometimes it's even dangerous. I don't know if I could ever do it."Dad was quiet for a moment, then he said, "Run inside and get your softball and mitt."Millie was puzzled but did as Dad asked. Dad took the mitt and propped it against the side of the house. Then he tossed the ball into the mitt. When the ball rolled out onto the patio, Dad sighed and shook his head. "This mitt is no good."Millie laughed. "The mitt can't catch a ball by itself, Dad! My hand has to be inside it."Dad grinned and nodded. "You can't be a missionary by yourself either--you need the Holy Spirit to help you. Just like you give the mitt power and direction when your hand is inside it, He's the one who makes you able to share the love of Jesus with others. Jesus has given all Christians the task of telling others about Him, not just those He calls to be missionaries in other countries, and it can be scary no matter where you are. But whether He leads you to be a missionary far away or just here at home, you can trust Him to give you the power you need to share Jesus wherever you are."–Ruth Andrews

When Millie got home from her first day of vacation Bible school, she found Dad watering the garden out back. "Hi," Dad said. "How was VBS?" He put down the hose and poured Millie a glass of lemonade on the patio."A missionary couple spoke to us about their work in another country," said Millie. "They told us that church services are held in secret in people's homes. Christians have to be careful how and where they tell people about Jesus because they could get in trouble for teaching God's Word in public."Millie stopped to catch her breath and sip the icy lemonade. "They also showed us pictures of where they live and people they know. And they said they're eager to go back. They love what they do.""You sound pretty excited about it," said Dad.Millie hesitated. "It was interesting to hear what it's like to work in a foreign country and not be afraid to tell others about Jesus. But what if God calls me to be a missionary? It sounds like hard work, and sometimes it's even dangerous. I don't know if I could ever do it."Dad was quiet for a moment, then he said, "Run inside and get your softball and mitt."Millie was puzzled but did as Dad asked. Dad took the mitt and propped it against the side of the house. Then he tossed the ball into the mitt. When the ball rolled out onto the patio, Dad sighed and shook his head. "This mitt is no good."Millie laughed. "The mitt can't catch a ball by itself, Dad! My hand has to be inside it."Dad grinned and nodded. "You can't be a missionary by yourself either--you need the Holy Spirit to help you. Just like you give the mitt power and direction when your hand is inside it, He's the one who makes you able to share the love of Jesus with others. Jesus has given all Christians the task of telling others about Him, not just those He calls to be missionaries in other countries, and it can be scary no matter where you are. But whether He leads you to be a missionary far away or just here at home, you can trust Him to give you the power you need to share Jesus wherever you are."–Ruth Andrews

Power Sourcec30c7f54-982a-4fb8-99d9-284313f1a666Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Modern Teresa of Ávila with Ed JozsaSometimes the day that everything goes horribly, even tragically wrong, can be the best thing ever to happen to us. We almost never see it that way at the time, but we worship a God of impossibilities. A God that does things that seem utterly impossible. Join me in this episode as Ed Jozsa shares his miraculous, unbelievable story. After an accident that the doctors all agreed he should never have survived, Ed was given a series of truly mystical visions. They were a wake-up call to a man who was sleeping through his life. They can be a wake-up call to us as well. If you want to watch and read more about Ed's miraculous story, you can find it at his website: https://www.presenceofgodencounters.com/

Sometimes the day that everything goes horribly, even tragically wrong, can be the best thing ever to happen to us. We almost never see it that way at the time, but we worship a God of impossibilities. A God that does things that seem utterly impossible. Join me in this episode as Ed Jozsa shares his miraculous, unbelievable story. After an accident that the doctors all agreed he should never have survived, Ed was given a series of truly mystical visions. They were a wake-up call to a man who was sleeping through his life. They can be a wake-up call to us as well. If you want to watch and read more about Ed's miraculous story, you can find it at his website: https://www.presenceofgodencounters.com/

fullA Modern Teresa of Ávila with Ed Jozsa94ac121d-6901-443a-bae6-261dc1012cc5Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJosh Kaufman: The Shocking Link Between MBA & Career Success! The Easy Hack To Making Money Whilst You Sleep!WARNING: this episode will teach you everything you would learn in a business degree, saving you $200,000 and 10,000 hours  Josh Kaufman is a renowned business expert and the author of the international best-selling book, ‘The Personal MBA’ which has sold over 900,000 copies worldwide. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The First 20 Hours’, and ‘How to Fight a Hydra’. In this conversation, Josh and Steven discuss topics such as, the 5 laws of business, how to turn $100 into $10k, the psychological tactics of millionaires, and how to make money in your sleep.  00:00 Intro 02:00 Why Did You Write The Personal MBA 04:32 What Is An MBA? 10:30 Should You Do A MBA? 14:19 How Difficult Is Starting And Running A Business? 16:57 First Steps To Setting Up A Business 19:29 Loads Of Business Are Finding Problems To Solve 27:49 How To Give Value To The End Consumer 35:47 How Do You Find Out If Your Idea Is Good? 39:11 This Is The Wrong Approach When Starting A Business 40:49 Why Should You Start With Value? 42:35 How To Market 44:04 Psychology & Marketing 46:06 Creating A Drive In The Marketing Strategy 48:23 Think Different 50:52 Be Brave To Do Something Completely Different 58:39 How To Become A Good Marketer 01:00:31 The Sales Piece In Any Business 01:04:38 Customer Service Matters 01:06:09 The Sales Framework 01:13:06 How Important Is Hiring? 01:14:50 What Role Does Competition Play? 01:19:09 Let's Talk Money 01:24:17 What Numbers Should I Pay Attention To? 01:26:35 Experimenting 01:34:55 Every Complex System Starts In A Simple Way 01:39:06 Mastering A Job 01:43:54 Ten Major Principles To Learn Anything 01:55:24 Removing Any Friction In The Process 02:01:38 Last Guest Question  Follow Josh:  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/SznbYyhi9Kb  YouTube: You can purchase Josh’s book, ‘How to Fight a Hydra’, here: https://amzn.to/4f1qJa4  Spotify: You can purchase Josh’s book, ‘How to Fight a Hydra’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/igsXEtci9Kb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/steven-bartlett-digital-sos?cid=dsp-ent/nprod/Stevenbartlett01/eng/7.24/ntst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING: this episode will teach you everything you would learn in a business degree, saving you $200,000 and 10,000 hours  Josh Kaufman is a renowned business expert and the author of the international best-selling book, ‘The Personal MBA’ which has sold over 900,000 copies worldwide. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The First 20 Hours’, and ‘How to Fight a Hydra’. In this conversation, Josh and Steven discuss topics such as, the 5 laws of business, how to turn $100 into $10k, the psychological tactics of millionaires, and how to make money in your sleep.  00:00 Intro 02:00 Why Did You Write The Personal MBA 04:32 What Is An MBA? 10:30 Should You Do A MBA? 14:19 How Difficult Is Starting And Running A Business? 16:57 First Steps To Setting Up A Business 19:29 Loads Of Business Are Finding Problems To Solve 27:49 How To Give Value To The End Consumer 35:47 How Do You Find Out If Your Idea Is Good? 39:11 This Is The Wrong Approach When Starting A Business 40:49 Why Should You Start With Value? 42:35 How To Market 44:04 Psychology & Marketing 46:06 Creating A Drive In The Marketing Strategy 48:23 Think Different 50:52 Be Brave To Do Something Completely Different 58:39 How To Become A Good Marketer 01:00:31 The Sales Piece In Any Business 01:04:38 Customer Service Matters 01:06:09 The Sales Framework 01:13:06 How Important Is Hiring? 01:14:50 What Role Does Competition Play? 01:19:09 Let's Talk Money 01:24:17 What Numbers Should I Pay Attention To? 01:26:35 Experimenting 01:34:55 Every Complex System Starts In A Simple Way 01:39:06 Mastering A Job 01:43:54 Ten Major Principles To Learn Anything 01:55:24 Removing Any Friction In The Process 02:01:38 Last Guest Question  Follow Josh:  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/SznbYyhi9Kb  YouTube: You can purchase Josh’s book, ‘How to Fight a Hydra’, here: https://amzn.to/4f1qJa4  Spotify: You can purchase Josh’s book, ‘How to Fight a Hydra’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/igsXEtci9Kb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/steven-bartlett-digital-sos?cid=dsp-ent/nprod/Stevenbartlett01/eng/7.24/ntst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJosh Kaufman: The Shocking Link Between MBA & Career Success! The Easy Hack To Making Money Whilst You Sleep!8ca7fa89-17b2-414c-87b7-7199d34bd1ffMon, 15 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +00007768https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2024) Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2024)f1711d00-bfb0-439c-af2d-4d0ea636749eMon, 15 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Forms of Penance (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance. In particular, we explore the different forms of penance, such as prayer, fasting, almsgiving, as well as other things people can do that orient their hearts towards conversion. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of taking up our own personal cross, accepting the suffering that is given to us by the Lord to carry with him each and every day. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1434-1439. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance. In particular, we explore the different forms of penance, such as prayer, fasting, almsgiving, as well as other things people can do that orient their hearts towards conversion. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of taking up our own personal cross, accepting the suffering that is given to us by the Lord to carry with him each and every day. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1434-1439. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 197: Forms of Penance (2024)a50e878b-a716-45de-9b77-8a48a22f4d45Mon, 15 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Forms of Penance (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance. In particular, we explore the different forms of penance, such as prayer, fasting, almsgiving, as well as other things people can do that orient their hearts towards conversion. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of taking up our own personal cross, accepting the suffering that is given to us by the Lord to carry with him each and every day. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1434-1439. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance. In particular, we explore the different forms of penance, such as prayer, fasting, almsgiving, as well as other things people can do that orient their hearts towards conversion. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of taking up our own personal cross, accepting the suffering that is given to us by the Lord to carry with him each and every day. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1434-1439. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 197: Forms of Penance (2024)db393c1d-2eb5-413e-917f-af1c5bb1ce34Mon, 15 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2024) Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2024)88f82091-ecef-49b3-8ad1-067faa925636Mon, 15 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2024) Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2024)a1b5c680-df5e-47c1-8de2-b7f3db3e2e8cMon, 15 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2024) Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2024)dff99393-007f-45fe-8e10-d54b9b5fbf4dMon, 15 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLights"Mom's calling," Selah said as she and her sister played with neighbor kids in the common area of their apartment complex. "It must be time for dinner already," said Alice. The girls told their friends goodbye and hurried to their apartment."Guess what!" said Mom as they talked about their day. "I got a job offer."Dad grinned. "Let me guess--someone asked you to babysit their kids."Mom laughed. "You're right. Melissa, in apartment three, asked if I'd like to watch Anya and Jaxton when she goes back to work on Mondays and Fridays."Selah looked surprised. "Dad, how did you know that was what someone wanted Mom to do?""Well, it's not the first time it's happened," said Dad. "The Petersons wanted Mom to take care of their son one weekend when they had to be away, remember? And a few weeks ago, the librarian at your school asked Mom to babysit for a couple of days."Alice looked puzzled. "That's so weird. It's not like Mom put flyers around town saying she'd babysit. Why do people keep asking her?""Well," said Mom, "they know I'm a stay-at-home mom, so maybe they figure I'd like to earn a little money. And I think another reason they ask me is because of you guys.""Us?" said Selah. "I don't get it."Mom smiled. "I think they look at you and say to themselves, 'Those are nice kids! I could trust my children to be in that home. I'll see if their mother would like to work for me.'"Alice grinned. "We're just such angels," she joked.Dad laughed. "Not quite. I've seen your halos slip off and hit the floor quite a few times. You're not angels, but you are lights. The Bible says Christians are supposed to be lights in a dark world, and I've seen both of you shine the light of Jesus to others in how you treat them. Because we know Jesus, we are God's children and have His love in our hearts. When we let His love shine through our words and actions, people will notice that we're different and hopefully be pointed to Him.""So thanks, girls, for being lights to our neighbors," said Mom. "Let's pray that our lives will make them want to know Jesus!"-Lore Wolif

"Mom's calling," Selah said as she and her sister played with neighbor kids in the common area of their apartment complex. "It must be time for dinner already," said Alice. The girls told their friends goodbye and hurried to their apartment."Guess what!" said Mom as they talked about their day. "I got a job offer."Dad grinned. "Let me guess--someone asked you to babysit their kids."Mom laughed. "You're right. Melissa, in apartment three, asked if I'd like to watch Anya and Jaxton when she goes back to work on Mondays and Fridays."Selah looked surprised. "Dad, how did you know that was what someone wanted Mom to do?""Well, it's not the first time it's happened," said Dad. "The Petersons wanted Mom to take care of their son one weekend when they had to be away, remember? And a few weeks ago, the librarian at your school asked Mom to babysit for a couple of days."Alice looked puzzled. "That's so weird. It's not like Mom put flyers around town saying she'd babysit. Why do people keep asking her?""Well," said Mom, "they know I'm a stay-at-home mom, so maybe they figure I'd like to earn a little money. And I think another reason they ask me is because of you guys.""Us?" said Selah. "I don't get it."Mom smiled. "I think they look at you and say to themselves, 'Those are nice kids! I could trust my children to be in that home. I'll see if their mother would like to work for me.'"Alice grinned. "We're just such angels," she joked.Dad laughed. "Not quite. I've seen your halos slip off and hit the floor quite a few times. You're not angels, but you are lights. The Bible says Christians are supposed to be lights in a dark world, and I've seen both of you shine the light of Jesus to others in how you treat them. Because we know Jesus, we are God's children and have His love in our hearts. When we let His love shine through our words and actions, people will notice that we're different and hopefully be pointed to Him.""So thanks, girls, for being lights to our neighbors," said Mom. "Let's pray that our lives will make them want to know Jesus!"-Lore Wolif

Lights6861ed9f-3874-46ee-9d2d-d4a133ff70a4Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLights"Mom's calling," Selah said as she and her sister played with neighbor kids in the common area of their apartment complex. "It must be time for dinner already," said Alice. The girls told their friends goodbye and hurried to their apartment."Guess what!" said Mom as they talked about their day. "I got a job offer."Dad grinned. "Let me guess--someone asked you to babysit their kids."Mom laughed. "You're right. Melissa, in apartment three, asked if I'd like to watch Anya and Jaxton when she goes back to work on Mondays and Fridays."Selah looked surprised. "Dad, how did you know that was what someone wanted Mom to do?""Well, it's not the first time it's happened," said Dad. "The Petersons wanted Mom to take care of their son one weekend when they had to be away, remember? And a few weeks ago, the librarian at your school asked Mom to babysit for a couple of days."Alice looked puzzled. "That's so weird. It's not like Mom put flyers around town saying she'd babysit. Why do people keep asking her?""Well," said Mom, "they know I'm a stay-at-home mom, so maybe they figure I'd like to earn a little money. And I think another reason they ask me is because of you guys.""Us?" said Selah. "I don't get it."Mom smiled. "I think they look at you and say to themselves, 'Those are nice kids! I could trust my children to be in that home. I'll see if their mother would like to work for me.'"Alice grinned. "We're just such angels," she joked.Dad laughed. "Not quite. I've seen your halos slip off and hit the floor quite a few times. You're not angels, but you are lights. The Bible says Christians are supposed to be lights in a dark world, and I've seen both of you shine the light of Jesus to others in how you treat them. Because we know Jesus, we are God's children and have His love in our hearts. When we let His love shine through our words and actions, people will notice that we're different and hopefully be pointed to Him.""So thanks, girls, for being lights to our neighbors," said Mom. "Let's pray that our lives will make them want to know Jesus!"-Lore Wolif

"Mom's calling," Selah said as she and her sister played with neighbor kids in the common area of their apartment complex. "It must be time for dinner already," said Alice. The girls told their friends goodbye and hurried to their apartment."Guess what!" said Mom as they talked about their day. "I got a job offer."Dad grinned. "Let me guess--someone asked you to babysit their kids."Mom laughed. "You're right. Melissa, in apartment three, asked if I'd like to watch Anya and Jaxton when she goes back to work on Mondays and Fridays."Selah looked surprised. "Dad, how did you know that was what someone wanted Mom to do?""Well, it's not the first time it's happened," said Dad. "The Petersons wanted Mom to take care of their son one weekend when they had to be away, remember? And a few weeks ago, the librarian at your school asked Mom to babysit for a couple of days."Alice looked puzzled. "That's so weird. It's not like Mom put flyers around town saying she'd babysit. Why do people keep asking her?""Well," said Mom, "they know I'm a stay-at-home mom, so maybe they figure I'd like to earn a little money. And I think another reason they ask me is because of you guys.""Us?" said Selah. "I don't get it."Mom smiled. "I think they look at you and say to themselves, 'Those are nice kids! I could trust my children to be in that home. I'll see if their mother would like to work for me.'"Alice grinned. "We're just such angels," she joked.Dad laughed. "Not quite. I've seen your halos slip off and hit the floor quite a few times. You're not angels, but you are lights. The Bible says Christians are supposed to be lights in a dark world, and I've seen both of you shine the light of Jesus to others in how you treat them. Because we know Jesus, we are God's children and have His love in our hearts. When we let His love shine through our words and actions, people will notice that we're different and hopefully be pointed to Him.""So thanks, girls, for being lights to our neighbors," said Mom. "Let's pray that our lives will make them want to know Jesus!"-Lore Wolif

Lights1c6a0925-5b31-4208-a1af-7de9d414aec9Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2024) Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2024)d1a3da11-fa95-4e69-9430-44dd5e4ff686Sun, 14 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: Conversion of the Baptized (2024) We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike explores that interior conversion, or conversion of the heart, is a radical reorientation of our whole life. Conversion is so much more than just going through the motions or checking off the boxes. He emphasizes that interior conversion and repentance requires an active hatred for sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1427-1433. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike explores that interior conversion, or conversion of the heart, is a radical reorientation of our whole life. Conversion is so much more than just going through the motions or checking off the boxes. He emphasizes that interior conversion and repentance requires an active hatred for sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1427-1433. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 196: Conversion of the Baptized (2024)6989e114-ce28-450c-887a-147bdbf529a7Sun, 14 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: Conversion of the Baptized (2024) We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike explores that interior conversion, or conversion of the heart, is a radical reorientation of our whole life. Conversion is so much more than just going through the motions or checking off the boxes. He emphasizes that interior conversion and repentance requires an active hatred for sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1427-1433. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike explores that interior conversion, or conversion of the heart, is a radical reorientation of our whole life. Conversion is so much more than just going through the motions or checking off the boxes. He emphasizes that interior conversion and repentance requires an active hatred for sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1427-1433. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 196: Conversion of the Baptized (2024)9b0b4210-830e-474c-b333-cecd11b77935Sun, 14 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2024) Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2024)c2002924-20f8-4913-b0b9-137ed41a07a2Sun, 14 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2024) Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2024)caa32aac-fdf9-4549-92d4-ceb1e1a097c7Sun, 14 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2024) Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2024)91b60dac-a186-4f9a-ad8a-b133d09ddf9aSun, 14 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWrinklesKyleigh walked out into the garage. "I want to wear my new blue shirt, Mom. Did you wash it?" Mom, who was stripping paint off a desk, looked up and nodded. "Yes, I washed it. It's on a hanger in the laundry room, but it needs ironing. It's pretty wrinkled.""I can do that," said Kyleigh. "I'll call for help if I need it." She hurried off and got out the iron.When the shirt was pressed, Kyleigh showed it to her mom. "Look! This shirt was a wrinkly mess before, but it's all nice and neat now!"That night at dinner, Mom asked Kyleigh to say the blessing. "Thank you for this food and our home and..." Kyleigh paused. "And please be with Dad. Amen." "Something on your mind?" asked Mom as Kyleigh glumly passed her the potatoes.Kyleigh shrugged. "I just don't know how to pray for Dad. I wish he wasn't in jail, but I'm afraid if he got out he'd just keep doing the things that got him there in the first place."Mom nodded. "I know what you mean." She pointed at Kyleigh's shirt. "That iron sure took care of all those wrinkles, didn't it?"Kyleigh looked down at her shirt. "Um, yeah, but what does that have to do with Dad?""Well," said Mom, "the Holy Spirit does the same thing with our wrinkly prayers.""Wrinkly prayers?" repeated Kyleigh. "What are those?""They're the prayers we're not sure how to pray," said Mom. "We don't know everything that's going on in someone's life or the best solution to a problem, but God does. When we pray about those things, we might be afraid of asking for the wrong things sometimes because we can't see the whole picture." "Kind of like my messy, wrinkled shirt?" asked Kyleigh. "Exactly," said Mom. "But when we pray about things that are unclear or confusing, the Holy Spirit irons out the wrinkles so that, before God's throne, they make perfect sense." Mom squeezed Kyleigh's hand. "Keep praying for Dad, Kyleigh. God knows exactly what you're trying to say, and you can trust Him to do what's best."-Gayle J. Thorn

Kyleigh walked out into the garage. "I want to wear my new blue shirt, Mom. Did you wash it?" Mom, who was stripping paint off a desk, looked up and nodded. "Yes, I washed it. It's on a hanger in the laundry room, but it needs ironing. It's pretty wrinkled.""I can do that," said Kyleigh. "I'll call for help if I need it." She hurried off and got out the iron.When the shirt was pressed, Kyleigh showed it to her mom. "Look! This shirt was a wrinkly mess before, but it's all nice and neat now!"That night at dinner, Mom asked Kyleigh to say the blessing. "Thank you for this food and our home and..." Kyleigh paused. "And please be with Dad. Amen." "Something on your mind?" asked Mom as Kyleigh glumly passed her the potatoes.Kyleigh shrugged. "I just don't know how to pray for Dad. I wish he wasn't in jail, but I'm afraid if he got out he'd just keep doing the things that got him there in the first place."Mom nodded. "I know what you mean." She pointed at Kyleigh's shirt. "That iron sure took care of all those wrinkles, didn't it?"Kyleigh looked down at her shirt. "Um, yeah, but what does that have to do with Dad?""Well," said Mom, "the Holy Spirit does the same thing with our wrinkly prayers.""Wrinkly prayers?" repeated Kyleigh. "What are those?""They're the prayers we're not sure how to pray," said Mom. "We don't know everything that's going on in someone's life or the best solution to a problem, but God does. When we pray about those things, we might be afraid of asking for the wrong things sometimes because we can't see the whole picture." "Kind of like my messy, wrinkled shirt?" asked Kyleigh. "Exactly," said Mom. "But when we pray about things that are unclear or confusing, the Holy Spirit irons out the wrinkles so that, before God's throne, they make perfect sense." Mom squeezed Kyleigh's hand. "Keep praying for Dad, Kyleigh. God knows exactly what you're trying to say, and you can trust Him to do what's best."-Gayle J. Thorn

Wrinkles7c34ff94-45fb-428e-85d5-dc7aa05f5503Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWrinklesKyleigh walked out into the garage. "I want to wear my new blue shirt, Mom. Did you wash it?" Mom, who was stripping paint off a desk, looked up and nodded. "Yes, I washed it. It's on a hanger in the laundry room, but it needs ironing. It's pretty wrinkled.""I can do that," said Kyleigh. "I'll call for help if I need it." She hurried off and got out the iron.When the shirt was pressed, Kyleigh showed it to her mom. "Look! This shirt was a wrinkly mess before, but it's all nice and neat now!"That night at dinner, Mom asked Kyleigh to say the blessing. "Thank you for this food and our home and..." Kyleigh paused. "And please be with Dad. Amen." "Something on your mind?" asked Mom as Kyleigh glumly passed her the potatoes.Kyleigh shrugged. "I just don't know how to pray for Dad. I wish he wasn't in jail, but I'm afraid if he got out he'd just keep doing the things that got him there in the first place."Mom nodded. "I know what you mean." She pointed at Kyleigh's shirt. "That iron sure took care of all those wrinkles, didn't it?"Kyleigh looked down at her shirt. "Um, yeah, but what does that have to do with Dad?""Well," said Mom, "the Holy Spirit does the same thing with our wrinkly prayers.""Wrinkly prayers?" repeated Kyleigh. "What are those?""They're the prayers we're not sure how to pray," said Mom. "We don't know everything that's going on in someone's life or the best solution to a problem, but God does. When we pray about those things, we might be afraid of asking for the wrong things sometimes because we can't see the whole picture." "Kind of like my messy, wrinkled shirt?" asked Kyleigh. "Exactly," said Mom. "But when we pray about things that are unclear or confusing, the Holy Spirit irons out the wrinkles so that, before God's throne, they make perfect sense." Mom squeezed Kyleigh's hand. "Keep praying for Dad, Kyleigh. God knows exactly what you're trying to say, and you can trust Him to do what's best."-Gayle J. Thorn

Kyleigh walked out into the garage. "I want to wear my new blue shirt, Mom. Did you wash it?" Mom, who was stripping paint off a desk, looked up and nodded. "Yes, I washed it. It's on a hanger in the laundry room, but it needs ironing. It's pretty wrinkled.""I can do that," said Kyleigh. "I'll call for help if I need it." She hurried off and got out the iron.When the shirt was pressed, Kyleigh showed it to her mom. "Look! This shirt was a wrinkly mess before, but it's all nice and neat now!"That night at dinner, Mom asked Kyleigh to say the blessing. "Thank you for this food and our home and..." Kyleigh paused. "And please be with Dad. Amen." "Something on your mind?" asked Mom as Kyleigh glumly passed her the potatoes.Kyleigh shrugged. "I just don't know how to pray for Dad. I wish he wasn't in jail, but I'm afraid if he got out he'd just keep doing the things that got him there in the first place."Mom nodded. "I know what you mean." She pointed at Kyleigh's shirt. "That iron sure took care of all those wrinkles, didn't it?"Kyleigh looked down at her shirt. "Um, yeah, but what does that have to do with Dad?""Well," said Mom, "the Holy Spirit does the same thing with our wrinkly prayers.""Wrinkly prayers?" repeated Kyleigh. "What are those?""They're the prayers we're not sure how to pray," said Mom. "We don't know everything that's going on in someone's life or the best solution to a problem, but God does. When we pray about those things, we might be afraid of asking for the wrong things sometimes because we can't see the whole picture." "Kind of like my messy, wrinkled shirt?" asked Kyleigh. "Exactly," said Mom. "But when we pray about things that are unclear or confusing, the Holy Spirit irons out the wrinkles so that, before God's throne, they make perfect sense." Mom squeezed Kyleigh's hand. "Keep praying for Dad, Kyleigh. God knows exactly what you're trying to say, and you can trust Him to do what's best."-Gayle J. Thorn

Wrinkles15d3bd21-911c-4aa9-80bb-355cf7b80d71Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/14/24 Borrowed Time Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Does God have permission to say "I want it back?" We are all living on borrowed time. And borrowed gifts...and borrowed strengths... Everything we have has been loaned to us from God. At some point, God will interrupt our lives and will ask for His gifts back. He will interrupt our lives and ask for us to return all that has been entrusted to us. Will we be free enough to say "Here it is. I hope that the way I used it glorified You."? Mass Readings from July 14, 2024: Amos 7:12-15 Psalms 85:9-14Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:7-13

Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Does God have permission to say "I want it back?" We are all living on borrowed time. And borrowed gifts...and borrowed strengths... Everything we have has been loaned to us from God. At some point, God will interrupt our lives and will ask for His gifts back. He will interrupt our lives and ask for us to return all that has been entrusted to us. Will we be free enough to say "Here it is. I hope that the way I used it glorified You."? Mass Readings from July 14, 2024: Amos 7:12-15 Psalms 85:9-14Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:7-13

full07/14/24 Borrowed Time0aac9332-ea09-4c22-894a-df4c0ec18323Sat, 13 Jul 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/14/24 Borrowed Time Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Does God have permission to say "I want it back?" We are all living on borrowed time. And borrowed gifts...and borrowed strengths... Everything we have has been loaned to us from God. At some point, God will interrupt our lives and will ask for His gifts back. He will interrupt our lives and ask for us to return all that has been entrusted to us. Will we be free enough to say "Here it is. I hope that the way I used it glorified You."? Mass Readings from July 14, 2024: Amos 7:12-15 Psalms 85:9-14Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:7-13

Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Does God have permission to say "I want it back?" We are all living on borrowed time. And borrowed gifts...and borrowed strengths... Everything we have has been loaned to us from God. At some point, God will interrupt our lives and will ask for His gifts back. He will interrupt our lives and ask for us to return all that has been entrusted to us. Will we be free enough to say "Here it is. I hope that the way I used it glorified You."? Mass Readings from July 14, 2024: Amos 7:12-15 Psalms 85:9-14Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:7-13

full07/14/24 Borrowed Timeff0354c2-e8d1-490e-b3a9-3c08e822705aSat, 13 Jul 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/14/24 Borrowed Time Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Does God have permission to say "I want it back?" We are all living on borrowed time. And borrowed gifts...and borrowed strengths... Everything we have has been loaned to us from God. At some point, God will interrupt our lives and will ask for His gifts back. He will interrupt our lives and ask for us to return all that has been entrusted to us. Will we be free enough to say "Here it is. I hope that the way I used it glorified You."? Mass Readings from July 14, 2024: Amos 7:12-15 Psalms 85:9-14Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:7-13

Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Does God have permission to say "I want it back?" We are all living on borrowed time. And borrowed gifts...and borrowed strengths... Everything we have has been loaned to us from God. At some point, God will interrupt our lives and will ask for His gifts back. He will interrupt our lives and ask for us to return all that has been entrusted to us. Will we be free enough to say "Here it is. I hope that the way I used it glorified You."? Mass Readings from July 14, 2024: Amos 7:12-15 Psalms 85:9-14Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:7-13

full07/14/24 Borrowed Time44902b46-b47f-4ad9-855c-d6bd30d1813fSat, 13 Jul 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2024)a1252471-f57b-4735-9ec1-bf7322e97641Sat, 13 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Penance and Reconciliation (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of healing, starting with the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ has given the Church the power of the Holy Spirit to continue his earthly ministry of healing and redemption with the sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. He also points out that through Reconciliation, we not only receive God’s forgiveness, but are also reconciled to the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1420-1426. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of healing, starting with the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ has given the Church the power of the Holy Spirit to continue his earthly ministry of healing and redemption with the sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. He also points out that through Reconciliation, we not only receive God’s forgiveness, but are also reconciled to the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1420-1426. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 195: Penance and Reconciliation (2024)be5dd530-5f8c-4358-b5b5-aec4a05fae4eSat, 13 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Penance and Reconciliation (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of healing, starting with the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ has given the Church the power of the Holy Spirit to continue his earthly ministry of healing and redemption with the sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. He also points out that through Reconciliation, we not only receive God’s forgiveness, but are also reconciled to the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1420-1426. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of healing, starting with the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ has given the Church the power of the Holy Spirit to continue his earthly ministry of healing and redemption with the sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. He also points out that through Reconciliation, we not only receive God’s forgiveness, but are also reconciled to the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1420-1426. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 195: Penance and Reconciliation (2024)95324595-c283-4090-9912-47649178d87bSat, 13 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2024)2093b5c3-6fab-43f3-8873-5f48e3fd7d90Sat, 13 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2024)93b6eb1c-693d-413c-aa78-852188a8f795Sat, 13 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2024)daf807a4-699a-4200-9918-520c965a753fSat, 13 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho Holds the Future"Oh, she's so cute!" squealed Kelsey, looking at the baby her mother held. The baby wrapped her tiny fingers around Kelsey's thumb and stared at her face. "I wish she would smile at me," Kelsey said."Don't worry," Mom replied. "She's just getting to know us. Give her some time to get used to regular meals and a safe place to sleep, and she'll be smiling in no time!""Will we get to keep her?" Kelsey asked, still holding the little one's hand."We don't know the future," Mom replied gently. "We're her foster family for now because her home isn't safe. But there are people working with her parents to help them become safe for her. If that goes well, she will get to go home with her mom and dad."Kelsey sighed. "I want her to be with her parents, but I want her to stay with us too. I can't decide.""Well, honey, thankfully it isn't up to you to decide. We can trust that God already knows this little one's future, and He loves her even more than her parents do, and more than we do. Whether she stays with us or goes home with her parents, or even if she grows up in a different family altogether, we can pray that God would shine the light of His love into her life." Mom smiled at Kelsey. "My mother always used to say, 'I don't know what the future holds, but I know who holds the future.' God is a loving Father with strong hands. He holds all of us, not just this sweet little girl. He also knows your future, Kelsey. And since you know Jesus, He has wonderful things in store for you and for all those who have eternal life with Him."Kelsey leaned in to give the baby a kiss, then pulled back quickly. "Mom, I think I know what the future holds." "Oh really?" Mom's eyebrows went up."Yup. It's a new diaper. This baby stinks!" Kelsey laughed as she dramatically held her nose.Mom started laughing too. "You're certainly right!"The baby looked at their smiling faces, and the edges of her mouth lifted a little."She smiled, Mom! Her future is looking brighter already."Mom nodded as she carried the baby to the changing table. "It certainly is with a big foster sister like you!"-Karen McMillan

"Oh, she's so cute!" squealed Kelsey, looking at the baby her mother held. The baby wrapped her tiny fingers around Kelsey's thumb and stared at her face. "I wish she would smile at me," Kelsey said."Don't worry," Mom replied. "She's just getting to know us. Give her some time to get used to regular meals and a safe place to sleep, and she'll be smiling in no time!""Will we get to keep her?" Kelsey asked, still holding the little one's hand."We don't know the future," Mom replied gently. "We're her foster family for now because her home isn't safe. But there are people working with her parents to help them become safe for her. If that goes well, she will get to go home with her mom and dad."Kelsey sighed. "I want her to be with her parents, but I want her to stay with us too. I can't decide.""Well, honey, thankfully it isn't up to you to decide. We can trust that God already knows this little one's future, and He loves her even more than her parents do, and more than we do. Whether she stays with us or goes home with her parents, or even if she grows up in a different family altogether, we can pray that God would shine the light of His love into her life." Mom smiled at Kelsey. "My mother always used to say, 'I don't know what the future holds, but I know who holds the future.' God is a loving Father with strong hands. He holds all of us, not just this sweet little girl. He also knows your future, Kelsey. And since you know Jesus, He has wonderful things in store for you and for all those who have eternal life with Him."Kelsey leaned in to give the baby a kiss, then pulled back quickly. "Mom, I think I know what the future holds." "Oh really?" Mom's eyebrows went up."Yup. It's a new diaper. This baby stinks!" Kelsey laughed as she dramatically held her nose.Mom started laughing too. "You're certainly right!"The baby looked at their smiling faces, and the edges of her mouth lifted a little."She smiled, Mom! Her future is looking brighter already."Mom nodded as she carried the baby to the changing table. "It certainly is with a big foster sister like you!"-Karen McMillan

Who Holds the Future6d5c6e68-81bd-4346-b6ff-85b3d0140fe6Sat, 13 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho Holds the Future"Oh, she's so cute!" squealed Kelsey, looking at the baby her mother held. The baby wrapped her tiny fingers around Kelsey's thumb and stared at her face. "I wish she would smile at me," Kelsey said."Don't worry," Mom replied. "She's just getting to know us. Give her some time to get used to regular meals and a safe place to sleep, and she'll be smiling in no time!""Will we get to keep her?" Kelsey asked, still holding the little one's hand."We don't know the future," Mom replied gently. "We're her foster family for now because her home isn't safe. But there are people working with her parents to help them become safe for her. If that goes well, she will get to go home with her mom and dad."Kelsey sighed. "I want her to be with her parents, but I want her to stay with us too. I can't decide.""Well, honey, thankfully it isn't up to you to decide. We can trust that God already knows this little one's future, and He loves her even more than her parents do, and more than we do. Whether she stays with us or goes home with her parents, or even if she grows up in a different family altogether, we can pray that God would shine the light of His love into her life." Mom smiled at Kelsey. "My mother always used to say, 'I don't know what the future holds, but I know who holds the future.' God is a loving Father with strong hands. He holds all of us, not just this sweet little girl. He also knows your future, Kelsey. And since you know Jesus, He has wonderful things in store for you and for all those who have eternal life with Him."Kelsey leaned in to give the baby a kiss, then pulled back quickly. "Mom, I think I know what the future holds." "Oh really?" Mom's eyebrows went up."Yup. It's a new diaper. This baby stinks!" Kelsey laughed as she dramatically held her nose.Mom started laughing too. "You're certainly right!"The baby looked at their smiling faces, and the edges of her mouth lifted a little."She smiled, Mom! Her future is looking brighter already."Mom nodded as she carried the baby to the changing table. "It certainly is with a big foster sister like you!"-Karen McMillan

"Oh, she's so cute!" squealed Kelsey, looking at the baby her mother held. The baby wrapped her tiny fingers around Kelsey's thumb and stared at her face. "I wish she would smile at me," Kelsey said."Don't worry," Mom replied. "She's just getting to know us. Give her some time to get used to regular meals and a safe place to sleep, and she'll be smiling in no time!""Will we get to keep her?" Kelsey asked, still holding the little one's hand."We don't know the future," Mom replied gently. "We're her foster family for now because her home isn't safe. But there are people working with her parents to help them become safe for her. If that goes well, she will get to go home with her mom and dad."Kelsey sighed. "I want her to be with her parents, but I want her to stay with us too. I can't decide.""Well, honey, thankfully it isn't up to you to decide. We can trust that God already knows this little one's future, and He loves her even more than her parents do, and more than we do. Whether she stays with us or goes home with her parents, or even if she grows up in a different family altogether, we can pray that God would shine the light of His love into her life." Mom smiled at Kelsey. "My mother always used to say, 'I don't know what the future holds, but I know who holds the future.' God is a loving Father with strong hands. He holds all of us, not just this sweet little girl. He also knows your future, Kelsey. And since you know Jesus, He has wonderful things in store for you and for all those who have eternal life with Him."Kelsey leaned in to give the baby a kiss, then pulled back quickly. "Mom, I think I know what the future holds." "Oh really?" Mom's eyebrows went up."Yup. It's a new diaper. This baby stinks!" Kelsey laughed as she dramatically held her nose.Mom started laughing too. "You're certainly right!"The baby looked at their smiling faces, and the edges of her mouth lifted a little."She smiled, Mom! Her future is looking brighter already."Mom nodded as she carried the baby to the changing table. "It certainly is with a big foster sister like you!"-Karen McMillan

Who Holds the Future0acead70-e455-4b42-b17c-203c9f418a6fSat, 13 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDemonic Limitations, Guardian Angels and The Gifts of the SpiritFather Martins answers questions on the demonic mind, guardian angels, and the gifts of the Spirit.

Father Martins answers questions on the demonic mind, guardian angels, and the gifts of the Spirit.

fullDemonic Limitations, Guardian Angels and The Gifts of the Spirit30f13b6b-6aac-411b-b575-be2a2628782bFri, 12 Jul 2024 23:59:12 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFake Faith (LIVE FROM VOUS CON) | Girls Gone Biblehi ggbbbbb:) GGB LIVE FROM VOUS CONFRENCE! this will be our first live podcast ever! we hope you enjoy this conversation on real faith vs fake faith. we cover how important it is to make sure you are letting the Holy Spirit do a transformative work in your heart that lasts as opposed to just appearing to have a relationship with God and being concerned with how you are being perceived by others. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

hi ggbbbbb:) GGB LIVE FROM VOUS CONFRENCE! this will be our first live podcast ever! we hope you enjoy this conversation on real faith vs fake faith. we cover how important it is to make sure you are letting the Holy Spirit do a transformative work in your heart that lasts as opposed to just appearing to have a relationship with God and being concerned with how you are being perceived by others. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullFake Faith (LIVE FROM VOUS CON) | Girls Gone Bible7ecd8384-4c57-4c7a-89bd-c98e6dee462aFri, 12 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +00003401https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS3 EP14. Be An Ambassador For ChristHey y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, seeks the Lord&#39;s word and wisdom as we read through the book of James. We go through the first three chapters as we dive deeper on the teachings of Jesus and how we should apply them to our everyday lives. Next week, we will continue to let the Lord lead us as we continue reading through James. James 1:5: &quot;If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.&quot; ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, seeks the Lord&#39;s word and wisdom as we read through the book of James. We go through the first three chapters as we dive deeper on the teachings of Jesus and how we should apply them to our everyday lives. Next week, we will continue to let the Lord lead us as we continue reading through James. James 1:5: &quot;If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.&quot; ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS3 EP14. Be An Ambassador For Christ3d7771bb-1c5d-48a7-a657-a649b50b7964Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 170: The Scientific Method For Unstoppable Confidence: Professor Steve PetersIn this moment, elite sport psychologist, Professor Steve Peters discusses the way to overcome low self-esteem. Often low self-esteem manifests itself outwardly in abusive relationships, the wrong career, and impulsive behaviours. Dr Peters says these are ‘maladaptive coping strategies’, where you are punishing yourself, thinking that you don’t deserve to treat yourself well, as you believe that you fundamentally don’t deserve happiness. Dr Peters says the solution can be as simple as getting a blank piece of paper and writing down who you want to be, and what behaviours you want to have. He says that this exercise works, as once you remove the interference of your mind, this person you hope to become is actually you, as you are defining yourself. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/z1I1IZ8k9Kb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/8Mn7QU2k9Kb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Professor Steve Peters: https://chimpmanagement.com/professor-steve-peters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, elite sport psychologist, Professor Steve Peters discusses the way to overcome low self-esteem. Often low self-esteem manifests itself outwardly in abusive relationships, the wrong career, and impulsive behaviours. Dr Peters says these are ‘maladaptive coping strategies’, where you are punishing yourself, thinking that you don’t deserve to treat yourself well, as you believe that you fundamentally don’t deserve happiness. Dr Peters says the solution can be as simple as getting a blank piece of paper and writing down who you want to be, and what behaviours you want to have. He says that this exercise works, as once you remove the interference of your mind, this person you hope to become is actually you, as you are defining yourself. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/z1I1IZ8k9Kb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/8Mn7QU2k9Kb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Professor Steve Peters: https://chimpmanagement.com/professor-steve-peters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 170: The Scientific Method For Unstoppable Confidence: Professor Steve Peters45c6df06-1922-45b1-ad1a-350af9474216Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000606https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2024)14447c78-e2b3-4d61-9f1c-dbedb155a3cdFri, 12 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Summary of the Sacrament of the Eucharist (2024) The Catechism has spent considerable time unpacking Holy Communion—the “sacrament of sacraments”—with us, and now she summarizes the most essential truths that we must internalize and move forward with. Fr. Mike takes this “nugget day” to tell us that God desires to feed us. He has given us his Son so that we might be filled with him and made whole again, in unity with him for all of eternity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1406-1419. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism has spent considerable time unpacking Holy Communion—the “sacrament of sacraments”—with us, and now she summarizes the most essential truths that we must internalize and move forward with. Fr. Mike takes this “nugget day” to tell us that God desires to feed us. He has given us his Son so that we might be filled with him and made whole again, in unity with him for all of eternity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1406-1419. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 194: Summary of the Sacrament of the Eucharist (2024)93c681e2-d054-48d3-8164-ffec32213848Fri, 12 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Summary of the Sacrament of the Eucharist (2024) The Catechism has spent considerable time unpacking Holy Communion—the “sacrament of sacraments”—with us, and now she summarizes the most essential truths that we must internalize and move forward with. Fr. Mike takes this “nugget day” to tell us that God desires to feed us. He has given us his Son so that we might be filled with him and made whole again, in unity with him for all of eternity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1406-1419. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism has spent considerable time unpacking Holy Communion—the “sacrament of sacraments”—with us, and now she summarizes the most essential truths that we must internalize and move forward with. Fr. Mike takes this “nugget day” to tell us that God desires to feed us. He has given us his Son so that we might be filled with him and made whole again, in unity with him for all of eternity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1406-1419. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 194: Summary of the Sacrament of the Eucharist (2024)1bccd53d-9a35-4f3d-892c-80cec3e54fccFri, 12 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2024)c6c255b6-68d6-435f-bf68-96df6680c7e9Fri, 12 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2024)c84fc061-f6ec-4454-b35c-7a296148abedFri, 12 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2024)8e743793-2874-44c5-a2cc-cf7135ccbe1bFri, 12 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReserved Seats"Hurry, Dad!" urged Archer as he and his father sped down the freeway toward the baseball stadium. It was his first time going to a major league baseball game, and he didn't want to miss any part of it. "If we're late, we might not find a good place to sit!" "Don't worry, Archer. They won't give our seats away. Our tickets are right here." Dad tapped his left jacket pocket. "Bought and paid for. Our places are reserved for us.""Reserved--that means they're saved for us, right?""Right," said Dad as he turned into the stadium parking lot. "People make reservations all the time--for airplane tickets, hotel rooms, restaurants, and…" Dad patted his pocket again. "For seats at baseball games." He glanced at Archer. "You may not have known it, but when you trusted Jesus as your Savior at camp last month, He made a reservation for you then too.""Really?" Archer looked at his father in surprise. "Yes!" said Dad. "You now have a reservation in heaven, and there will always be a place there for you. Jesus paid for it Himself by dying on the cross for your sins and rising from the dead, and when He comes back one day, you'll have your own special place in the new, perfect world He creates."They parked the car and hurried to the stadium. "Are you sure they saved our seats?" asked Archer as he looked at the sea of spectators. "If they didn't, we'll probably have to stand up the entire game!"Dad smiled as he looked at the stubs of their tickets. He motioned toward a man who was helping people find their seats. "That gentleman will show us where to go," said Dad. "Come on."Archer followed his dad through the noisy crowd, and soon, there they were--two empty seats. "All right!" said Archer. "Here they are, Dad! Just waiting for us!"As they settled down into their seats, Dad turned to Archer. "These seats are great, but they're nothing compared to having reservations in heaven, are they? I'm glad there are places saved for both of us there." Archer smiled and nodded, then turned toward the field to watch the game.–Jonnye R. Griffin

"Hurry, Dad!" urged Archer as he and his father sped down the freeway toward the baseball stadium. It was his first time going to a major league baseball game, and he didn't want to miss any part of it. "If we're late, we might not find a good place to sit!" "Don't worry, Archer. They won't give our seats away. Our tickets are right here." Dad tapped his left jacket pocket. "Bought and paid for. Our places are reserved for us.""Reserved--that means they're saved for us, right?""Right," said Dad as he turned into the stadium parking lot. "People make reservations all the time--for airplane tickets, hotel rooms, restaurants, and…" Dad patted his pocket again. "For seats at baseball games." He glanced at Archer. "You may not have known it, but when you trusted Jesus as your Savior at camp last month, He made a reservation for you then too.""Really?" Archer looked at his father in surprise. "Yes!" said Dad. "You now have a reservation in heaven, and there will always be a place there for you. Jesus paid for it Himself by dying on the cross for your sins and rising from the dead, and when He comes back one day, you'll have your own special place in the new, perfect world He creates."They parked the car and hurried to the stadium. "Are you sure they saved our seats?" asked Archer as he looked at the sea of spectators. "If they didn't, we'll probably have to stand up the entire game!"Dad smiled as he looked at the stubs of their tickets. He motioned toward a man who was helping people find their seats. "That gentleman will show us where to go," said Dad. "Come on."Archer followed his dad through the noisy crowd, and soon, there they were--two empty seats. "All right!" said Archer. "Here they are, Dad! Just waiting for us!"As they settled down into their seats, Dad turned to Archer. "These seats are great, but they're nothing compared to having reservations in heaven, are they? I'm glad there are places saved for both of us there." Archer smiled and nodded, then turned toward the field to watch the game.–Jonnye R. Griffin

Reserved Seats4c09edfb-8ee2-464e-acf8-812648c60719Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReserved Seats"Hurry, Dad!" urged Archer as he and his father sped down the freeway toward the baseball stadium. It was his first time going to a major league baseball game, and he didn't want to miss any part of it. "If we're late, we might not find a good place to sit!" "Don't worry, Archer. They won't give our seats away. Our tickets are right here." Dad tapped his left jacket pocket. "Bought and paid for. Our places are reserved for us.""Reserved--that means they're saved for us, right?""Right," said Dad as he turned into the stadium parking lot. "People make reservations all the time--for airplane tickets, hotel rooms, restaurants, and…" Dad patted his pocket again. "For seats at baseball games." He glanced at Archer. "You may not have known it, but when you trusted Jesus as your Savior at camp last month, He made a reservation for you then too.""Really?" Archer looked at his father in surprise. "Yes!" said Dad. "You now have a reservation in heaven, and there will always be a place there for you. Jesus paid for it Himself by dying on the cross for your sins and rising from the dead, and when He comes back one day, you'll have your own special place in the new, perfect world He creates."They parked the car and hurried to the stadium. "Are you sure they saved our seats?" asked Archer as he looked at the sea of spectators. "If they didn't, we'll probably have to stand up the entire game!"Dad smiled as he looked at the stubs of their tickets. He motioned toward a man who was helping people find their seats. "That gentleman will show us where to go," said Dad. "Come on."Archer followed his dad through the noisy crowd, and soon, there they were--two empty seats. "All right!" said Archer. "Here they are, Dad! Just waiting for us!"As they settled down into their seats, Dad turned to Archer. "These seats are great, but they're nothing compared to having reservations in heaven, are they? I'm glad there are places saved for both of us there." Archer smiled and nodded, then turned toward the field to watch the game.–Jonnye R. Griffin

"Hurry, Dad!" urged Archer as he and his father sped down the freeway toward the baseball stadium. It was his first time going to a major league baseball game, and he didn't want to miss any part of it. "If we're late, we might not find a good place to sit!" "Don't worry, Archer. They won't give our seats away. Our tickets are right here." Dad tapped his left jacket pocket. "Bought and paid for. Our places are reserved for us.""Reserved--that means they're saved for us, right?""Right," said Dad as he turned into the stadium parking lot. "People make reservations all the time--for airplane tickets, hotel rooms, restaurants, and…" Dad patted his pocket again. "For seats at baseball games." He glanced at Archer. "You may not have known it, but when you trusted Jesus as your Savior at camp last month, He made a reservation for you then too.""Really?" Archer looked at his father in surprise. "Yes!" said Dad. "You now have a reservation in heaven, and there will always be a place there for you. Jesus paid for it Himself by dying on the cross for your sins and rising from the dead, and when He comes back one day, you'll have your own special place in the new, perfect world He creates."They parked the car and hurried to the stadium. "Are you sure they saved our seats?" asked Archer as he looked at the sea of spectators. "If they didn't, we'll probably have to stand up the entire game!"Dad smiled as he looked at the stubs of their tickets. He motioned toward a man who was helping people find their seats. "That gentleman will show us where to go," said Dad. "Come on."Archer followed his dad through the noisy crowd, and soon, there they were--two empty seats. "All right!" said Archer. "Here they are, Dad! Just waiting for us!"As they settled down into their seats, Dad turned to Archer. "These seats are great, but they're nothing compared to having reservations in heaven, are they? I'm glad there are places saved for both of us there." Archer smiled and nodded, then turned toward the field to watch the game.–Jonnye R. Griffin

Reserved Seats395fc956-a0bb-43c4-bfee-d1e42bf7c580Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Understand the Entire Bible Story... in 10 Minutes The Bible is the Word of God. It is a foundation of our faith. And it tells the story of the human race—a story that you&#39;re a part of. But... what exactly is that story? What&#39;s the narrative? If you only had 10 minutes to share it... what would you say? Ascension and Fr. Mike Schmitz—creators of the Bible in a Year podcast—teamed up to produce a beautiful, clear, shareable summary of the story of salvation: The Bible in 10 Minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm3b4Q98Vx8. If you&#39;ve never had the whole narrative summarized for you (or if you could use a refresher), this video will change your perspective on humanity&#39;s relationship with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Bible is the Word of God. It is a foundation of our faith. And it tells the story of the human race—a story that you&#39;re a part of. But... what exactly is that story? What&#39;s the narrative? If you only had 10 minutes to share it... what would you say? Ascension and Fr. Mike Schmitz—creators of the Bible in a Year podcast—teamed up to produce a beautiful, clear, shareable summary of the story of salvation: The Bible in 10 Minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm3b4Q98Vx8. If you&#39;ve never had the whole narrative summarized for you (or if you could use a refresher), this video will change your perspective on humanity&#39;s relationship with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Understand the Entire Bible Story... in 10 Minutes7cd6ae97-e3b2-4e7c-a4ff-5f6964a34cfeThu, 11 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Understand the Entire Bible Story... in 10 Minutes The Bible is the Word of God. It is a foundation of our faith. And it tells the story of the human race—a story that you&#39;re a part of. But... what exactly is that story? What&#39;s the narrative? If you only had 10 minutes to share it... what would you say? Ascension and Fr. Mike Schmitz—creators of the Bible in a Year podcast—teamed up to produce a beautiful, clear, shareable summary of the story of salvation: The Bible in 10 Minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm3b4Q98Vx8. If you&#39;ve never had the whole narrative summarized for you (or if you could use a refresher), this video will change your perspective on humanity&#39;s relationship with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Bible is the Word of God. It is a foundation of our faith. And it tells the story of the human race—a story that you&#39;re a part of. But... what exactly is that story? What&#39;s the narrative? If you only had 10 minutes to share it... what would you say? Ascension and Fr. Mike Schmitz—creators of the Bible in a Year podcast—teamed up to produce a beautiful, clear, shareable summary of the story of salvation: The Bible in 10 Minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm3b4Q98Vx8. If you&#39;ve never had the whole narrative summarized for you (or if you could use a refresher), this video will change your perspective on humanity&#39;s relationship with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Understand the Entire Bible Story... in 10 Minutes6543b9ca-d29f-4b0c-9a82-4b749c0d2472Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Most Dangerous Thing You Will Ever DoToday, John, Devin, and Sam are discussing something that—from our perspective—is quite possibly never proclaimed, discussed, or pondered by men in the Church today. Could this be the very reason why only 31% of Mass going Catholics believe Our Savior is present in the Eucharist? We want to be clear: today’s episode is not just another discussion about Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist, or a lamentation regarding the crisis of faith. We will be conversing about something so serious, so powerful that it could be the most dangerous and important thing you will ever do. Podcast Sponsor: Exodus 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman INCREDIBLE DEVOTIONAL FOR MEN: LEAD by Devin Schadt - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/books/products/lead-daily-devotional 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 167 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John, Devin, and Sam are discussing something that—from our perspective—is quite possibly never proclaimed, discussed, or pondered by men in the Church today. Could this be the very reason why only 31% of Mass going Catholics believe Our Savior is present in the Eucharist? We want to be clear: today’s episode is not just another discussion about Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist, or a lamentation regarding the crisis of faith. We will be conversing about something so serious, so powerful that it could be the most dangerous and important thing you will ever do. Podcast Sponsor: Exodus 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman INCREDIBLE DEVOTIONAL FOR MEN: LEAD by Devin Schadt - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/books/products/lead-daily-devotional 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 167 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Most Dangerous Thing You Will Ever Doe952f7f1-bb9c-4b4c-b917-f2df6ea026b2Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +00005694https://216.73.216.191/allTags#875 - Psalm 148 – Praise The LordThis episode is part 109 of a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist encourages everything and all of us to Praise God at all times and in all places. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 109 of a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist encourages everything and all of us to Praise God at all times and in all places. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#875 - Psalm 148 – Praise The Lord703994e9-dfda-4ca7-ae68-2f5d4855304bThu, 11 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000535https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Investing Expert: We’re Raising The Most Unhappy Generation In History! The Unseen Link Between Marriage & Wealth! Hard Work Doesn't Build Wealth! - Scott GallowayThe millionaire entrepreneur revealing Wall Street's secrets and simplifying finance for the masses Scott Galloway is a Professor of Marketing at the New York Stern School of Business and host of the ‘Pivot’ podcast about technology and business. He is also the best-selling author of books such as, ‘The Algebra of Happiness’, ‘The Four’, and ‘The Algebra of Wealth’.  In this conversation, Scott and Steven discuss topics such as, billionaire money hacks, the 6 fundamental rules of investing, how to make $7 million from nothing, and how marriage can make you rich. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Why Some Become More Rich Than Others 03:15 Where Do We Learn About Money? 08:43 Where Would We Be Without Those Connections? 13:04 No Matter How Old You Are You Can Still Make More Money 20:21 When To Take Risks And When To Diversify 23:27 Should We Go For Our Dream Jobs? 27:05 Having Money Is Fun! 31:18 Why Should You Have A Number Of How Much Money You Need? 32:41 How To Make 9-Figures 37:18 Where You Should Live To Be Financially Successful 40:02 How Do You Get Out Of Your Current Job Situation 42:39 Good Places To Make Money Vs Bad Places To Make Money 45:19 How Do You Find A Mentor? 49:10 The Psychological Formula For Networking 56:58 How To Be A Great Decision Maker 01:01:48 Is Marriage Good For Wealth? 01:03:39 Relationship Investing Is The Key To Wealth 01:06:17 Can Anyone Start A Company? 01:08:11 The Power Of Storytelling 01:10:01 How Does The Average Person Develop The Skill Of Storytelling? 01:12:54 What Is The Algebra To Storytelling? 01:16:25 How Has Scott Changed Over The Years? 01:18:56 Where Should I Invest My Money? 01:27:12 Investing $1000 A Month In S&P Visual 01:30:42 Is Real Estate Worth Investing In? 01:34:59 Playing The Tax Game 01:41:37 The Importance Of Tax Advice 01:43:53 Last Guest Question Follow Scott:  Instagram -  https://g2ul0.app.link/JCoalDTC7Kb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/9EftqvWC7Kb  You can purchase Scott’s book, ‘The Algebra of Wealth’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/g6AkFeRC7Kb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://bit.ly/DOAC-POD-DIARY15 - Code: DIARY15 at checkout for 15% off NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/doac - give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The millionaire entrepreneur revealing Wall Street's secrets and simplifying finance for the masses Scott Galloway is a Professor of Marketing at the New York Stern School of Business and host of the ‘Pivot’ podcast about technology and business. He is also the best-selling author of books such as, ‘The Algebra of Happiness’, ‘The Four’, and ‘The Algebra of Wealth’.  In this conversation, Scott and Steven discuss topics such as, billionaire money hacks, the 6 fundamental rules of investing, how to make $7 million from nothing, and how marriage can make you rich. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Why Some Become More Rich Than Others 03:15 Where Do We Learn About Money? 08:43 Where Would We Be Without Those Connections? 13:04 No Matter How Old You Are You Can Still Make More Money 20:21 When To Take Risks And When To Diversify 23:27 Should We Go For Our Dream Jobs? 27:05 Having Money Is Fun! 31:18 Why Should You Have A Number Of How Much Money You Need? 32:41 How To Make 9-Figures 37:18 Where You Should Live To Be Financially Successful 40:02 How Do You Get Out Of Your Current Job Situation 42:39 Good Places To Make Money Vs Bad Places To Make Money 45:19 How Do You Find A Mentor? 49:10 The Psychological Formula For Networking 56:58 How To Be A Great Decision Maker 01:01:48 Is Marriage Good For Wealth? 01:03:39 Relationship Investing Is The Key To Wealth 01:06:17 Can Anyone Start A Company? 01:08:11 The Power Of Storytelling 01:10:01 How Does The Average Person Develop The Skill Of Storytelling? 01:12:54 What Is The Algebra To Storytelling? 01:16:25 How Has Scott Changed Over The Years? 01:18:56 Where Should I Invest My Money? 01:27:12 Investing $1000 A Month In S&P Visual 01:30:42 Is Real Estate Worth Investing In? 01:34:59 Playing The Tax Game 01:41:37 The Importance Of Tax Advice 01:43:53 Last Guest Question Follow Scott:  Instagram -  https://g2ul0.app.link/JCoalDTC7Kb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/9EftqvWC7Kb  You can purchase Scott’s book, ‘The Algebra of Wealth’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/g6AkFeRC7Kb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://bit.ly/DOAC-POD-DIARY15 - Code: DIARY15 at checkout for 15% off NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/doac - give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Investing Expert: We’re Raising The Most Unhappy Generation In History! The Unseen Link Between Marriage & Wealth! Hard Work Doesn't Build Wealth! - Scott Gallowaycbeedad1-98ec-414f-8a3a-6927d0f3c446Thu, 11 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +00006749https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2024)322c9f8a-0e20-42ec-92f8-402b8466e042Thu, 11 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: Communion Forever in Heaven (2024) The Catechism wraps up its overview of the Eucharist by reminding us that the sacrament of Holy Communion is a foretaste of what is to come in heaven. Fr. Mike exhorts us to prepare our hearts here on earth so that they might be conformed to God, ready to unite with him forever in heaven. The Eucharist is a most excellent path to such unity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1402-1405. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism wraps up its overview of the Eucharist by reminding us that the sacrament of Holy Communion is a foretaste of what is to come in heaven. Fr. Mike exhorts us to prepare our hearts here on earth so that they might be conformed to God, ready to unite with him forever in heaven. The Eucharist is a most excellent path to such unity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1402-1405. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 193: Communion Forever in Heaven (2024)e9778dd2-39d3-4824-8f60-d91d23784973Thu, 11 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: Communion Forever in Heaven (2024) The Catechism wraps up its overview of the Eucharist by reminding us that the sacrament of Holy Communion is a foretaste of what is to come in heaven. Fr. Mike exhorts us to prepare our hearts here on earth so that they might be conformed to God, ready to unite with him forever in heaven. The Eucharist is a most excellent path to such unity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1402-1405. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism wraps up its overview of the Eucharist by reminding us that the sacrament of Holy Communion is a foretaste of what is to come in heaven. Fr. Mike exhorts us to prepare our hearts here on earth so that they might be conformed to God, ready to unite with him forever in heaven. The Eucharist is a most excellent path to such unity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1402-1405. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 193: Communion Forever in Heaven (2024)450e363e-6ee0-4940-8a2c-de41b47d0a96Thu, 11 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2024)bad52018-eb70-4901-ad92-625b174e656bThu, 11 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2024)90e9551e-69f3-4ab5-872a-6d3103eb0615Thu, 11 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2024)e5e118e6-8021-4a87-b5d6-75308e762a99Thu, 11 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Different WayEmma lay in bed, listening to her parents' voices on the other side of the wall. "We can't afford a vacation this year, Lindsey." Dad's voice sounded sad. Emma could barely hear her mother's worried voice. "How are we going to pay this bill, Jeff?" Emma huddled deeper under her blankets. She knew her parents didn't want her to worry, but her stomach hurt.Everything was different. First Dad lost his job, then Mom worked longer hours. Dad searched for a new job every day, yet Emma had overheard her parents say they might need to move. "God, can't you give my dad his job back?" Emma prayed as she drifted to sleep. Mom poked her head into Emma's room the next morning. "Time to get ready for church, sleepyhead." "Why?" Emma asked. "If God can do the things we learn about in church, why doesn't He give Dad a job?""Get ready," Mom told her. "We'll talk some more after breakfast." After Emma rinsed her cereal bowl, Mom led her outside. "Look at the bird feeder.""Mom, we haven't filled it since Dad lost his job," Emma pointed out. "Are the birds worried about the empty feeder?" Mom asked. Emma looked around. She saw sparrows nibbling in the trees. Others rooted in the grass, and still more perched on their neighbor's feeder. "No," Emma answered."For years, God provided for our family through Dad's job," Mom explained. "God is still providing, but in different ways.""Like how the birds that used to come to our feeder now go other places?" Emma asked."Yes," said Mom. "The Bible stories you learn in church remind us how God has helped many people through many hard times in many different ways. He helped us when we needed it most by sending Jesus to save us from sin, and we can trust Him to help us in every situation we face. Church is also where we can connect with other Christians and hear them thank God for what He's done to help them. Their words remind us that God is with us and cares for us even though our situation may be different from theirs.""And thanking God at church for providing for us might help someone else," Emma said as she headed for the car.–Heidi J. Schmidt

Emma lay in bed, listening to her parents' voices on the other side of the wall. "We can't afford a vacation this year, Lindsey." Dad's voice sounded sad. Emma could barely hear her mother's worried voice. "How are we going to pay this bill, Jeff?" Emma huddled deeper under her blankets. She knew her parents didn't want her to worry, but her stomach hurt.Everything was different. First Dad lost his job, then Mom worked longer hours. Dad searched for a new job every day, yet Emma had overheard her parents say they might need to move. "God, can't you give my dad his job back?" Emma prayed as she drifted to sleep. Mom poked her head into Emma's room the next morning. "Time to get ready for church, sleepyhead." "Why?" Emma asked. "If God can do the things we learn about in church, why doesn't He give Dad a job?""Get ready," Mom told her. "We'll talk some more after breakfast." After Emma rinsed her cereal bowl, Mom led her outside. "Look at the bird feeder.""Mom, we haven't filled it since Dad lost his job," Emma pointed out. "Are the birds worried about the empty feeder?" Mom asked. Emma looked around. She saw sparrows nibbling in the trees. Others rooted in the grass, and still more perched on their neighbor's feeder. "No," Emma answered."For years, God provided for our family through Dad's job," Mom explained. "God is still providing, but in different ways.""Like how the birds that used to come to our feeder now go other places?" Emma asked."Yes," said Mom. "The Bible stories you learn in church remind us how God has helped many people through many hard times in many different ways. He helped us when we needed it most by sending Jesus to save us from sin, and we can trust Him to help us in every situation we face. Church is also where we can connect with other Christians and hear them thank God for what He's done to help them. Their words remind us that God is with us and cares for us even though our situation may be different from theirs.""And thanking God at church for providing for us might help someone else," Emma said as she headed for the car.–Heidi J. Schmidt

A Different Way6afdbcf2-9f23-4195-bdc4-120aa42ff0fdThu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Different WayEmma lay in bed, listening to her parents' voices on the other side of the wall. "We can't afford a vacation this year, Lindsey." Dad's voice sounded sad. Emma could barely hear her mother's worried voice. "How are we going to pay this bill, Jeff?" Emma huddled deeper under her blankets. She knew her parents didn't want her to worry, but her stomach hurt.Everything was different. First Dad lost his job, then Mom worked longer hours. Dad searched for a new job every day, yet Emma had overheard her parents say they might need to move. "God, can't you give my dad his job back?" Emma prayed as she drifted to sleep. Mom poked her head into Emma's room the next morning. "Time to get ready for church, sleepyhead." "Why?" Emma asked. "If God can do the things we learn about in church, why doesn't He give Dad a job?""Get ready," Mom told her. "We'll talk some more after breakfast." After Emma rinsed her cereal bowl, Mom led her outside. "Look at the bird feeder.""Mom, we haven't filled it since Dad lost his job," Emma pointed out. "Are the birds worried about the empty feeder?" Mom asked. Emma looked around. She saw sparrows nibbling in the trees. Others rooted in the grass, and still more perched on their neighbor's feeder. "No," Emma answered."For years, God provided for our family through Dad's job," Mom explained. "God is still providing, but in different ways.""Like how the birds that used to come to our feeder now go other places?" Emma asked."Yes," said Mom. "The Bible stories you learn in church remind us how God has helped many people through many hard times in many different ways. He helped us when we needed it most by sending Jesus to save us from sin, and we can trust Him to help us in every situation we face. Church is also where we can connect with other Christians and hear them thank God for what He's done to help them. Their words remind us that God is with us and cares for us even though our situation may be different from theirs.""And thanking God at church for providing for us might help someone else," Emma said as she headed for the car.–Heidi J. Schmidt

Emma lay in bed, listening to her parents' voices on the other side of the wall. "We can't afford a vacation this year, Lindsey." Dad's voice sounded sad. Emma could barely hear her mother's worried voice. "How are we going to pay this bill, Jeff?" Emma huddled deeper under her blankets. She knew her parents didn't want her to worry, but her stomach hurt.Everything was different. First Dad lost his job, then Mom worked longer hours. Dad searched for a new job every day, yet Emma had overheard her parents say they might need to move. "God, can't you give my dad his job back?" Emma prayed as she drifted to sleep. Mom poked her head into Emma's room the next morning. "Time to get ready for church, sleepyhead." "Why?" Emma asked. "If God can do the things we learn about in church, why doesn't He give Dad a job?""Get ready," Mom told her. "We'll talk some more after breakfast." After Emma rinsed her cereal bowl, Mom led her outside. "Look at the bird feeder.""Mom, we haven't filled it since Dad lost his job," Emma pointed out. "Are the birds worried about the empty feeder?" Mom asked. Emma looked around. She saw sparrows nibbling in the trees. Others rooted in the grass, and still more perched on their neighbor's feeder. "No," Emma answered."For years, God provided for our family through Dad's job," Mom explained. "God is still providing, but in different ways.""Like how the birds that used to come to our feeder now go other places?" Emma asked."Yes," said Mom. "The Bible stories you learn in church remind us how God has helped many people through many hard times in many different ways. He helped us when we needed it most by sending Jesus to save us from sin, and we can trust Him to help us in every situation we face. Church is also where we can connect with other Christians and hear them thank God for what He's done to help them. Their words remind us that God is with us and cares for us even though our situation may be different from theirs.""And thanking God at church for providing for us might help someone else," Emma said as she headed for the car.–Heidi J. Schmidt

A Different Way573f5a14-b69d-449a-bd58-870abbae26baThu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRead-A-Loud Book: Dan the Great FishThis is our very, very special episode b/c this episode was turned into a Read-A-Loud book! This beautifully illustrated book can be used on your digital devices OR printed from home. The PDF is sent to your email for you to enjoy. This is the story of Jonah and the great fish, BUT from the fish's perspective. It's a heart warming tale, reminding us we are all uniquely and purposefully made by God! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I partnered with another momma, Katie Martin, to illustrate this book. Not only is this woman talented, but she gives 10% of each month's profit to a family in the adoption process. Click here to read her story. To get your Read-A-Loud book go here To connect with us, see bonus content, or learn more about Kids Bible Stories Podcast, simply go hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is our very, very special episode b/c this episode was turned into a Read-A-Loud book! This beautifully illustrated book can be used on your digital devices OR printed from home. The PDF is sent to your email for you to enjoy. This is the story of Jonah and the great fish, BUT from the fish's perspective. It's a heart warming tale, reminding us we are all uniquely and purposefully made by God! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I partnered with another momma, Katie Martin, to illustrate this book. Not only is this woman talented, but she gives 10% of each month's profit to a family in the adoption process. Click here to read her story. To get your Read-A-Loud book go here To connect with us, see bonus content, or learn more about Kids Bible Stories Podcast, simply go hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullRead-A-Loud Book: Dan the Great Fish79d0a837-d586-497d-8491-c5fd952c07b9Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000856https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2024) Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2024)39a23dff-c2a5-4102-a178-555629922e65Wed, 10 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: Unity in the Eucharist (2024) The sacrament of Holy Communion unites the faithful together in a most profound, visible way. It also makes disunity in the Church all the more painful and apparent. The Catechism reveals the Church’s teachings regarding the Eucharist and Christian churches who are not in full communion with the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike addresses a most common and difficult question: “If a non-Catholic believes that the Eucharist is truly Jesus, why can they not receive him in the sacrament?” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1396-1401. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The sacrament of Holy Communion unites the faithful together in a most profound, visible way. It also makes disunity in the Church all the more painful and apparent. The Catechism reveals the Church’s teachings regarding the Eucharist and Christian churches who are not in full communion with the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike addresses a most common and difficult question: “If a non-Catholic believes that the Eucharist is truly Jesus, why can they not receive him in the sacrament?” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1396-1401. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 192: Unity in the Eucharist (2024)e92cf1eb-317c-41d3-b2ce-f227501fd38eWed, 10 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: Unity in the Eucharist (2024) The sacrament of Holy Communion unites the faithful together in a most profound, visible way. It also makes disunity in the Church all the more painful and apparent. The Catechism reveals the Church’s teachings regarding the Eucharist and Christian churches who are not in full communion with the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike addresses a most common and difficult question: “If a non-Catholic believes that the Eucharist is truly Jesus, why can they not receive him in the sacrament?” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1396-1401. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The sacrament of Holy Communion unites the faithful together in a most profound, visible way. It also makes disunity in the Church all the more painful and apparent. The Catechism reveals the Church’s teachings regarding the Eucharist and Christian churches who are not in full communion with the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike addresses a most common and difficult question: “If a non-Catholic believes that the Eucharist is truly Jesus, why can they not receive him in the sacrament?” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1396-1401. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 192: Unity in the Eucharist (2024)6dd612f8-2660-4dce-a2ff-f3e90d3a73b4Wed, 10 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2024) Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2024)de0ae282-3843-493d-8160-0793ed59fd37Wed, 10 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2024) Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2024)5b9b49bb-9c33-46c4-aa8c-41dca4e3a93aWed, 10 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2024) Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2024)68675678-4808-4d67-91fd-d3b7cabe8f11Wed, 10 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Gift of MeFifty cents is all the money I have left, and that won't buy much of a gift for Mrs. Morgan, Ivy thought as she passed Mrs. Morgan's house. It was just the kind of day her neighbor liked--cool air and lots of bright sunshine. But Mrs. Morgan was sick and in the hospital. I hope she has a window in her hospital room, thought Ivy.When Dad came home, Ivy asked if he had any idea what gift she could get Mrs. Morgan with only a little money. Dad thought about it. "I don't know. Do you want me to add some money to what you already have?""No--it wouldn't really be from me then," said Ivy. "I want to get something for her with my own money.""Then how about an advance on your allowance?" suggested Dad.Ivy hesitated. "I guess that would be okay. I thought about earning some more money, but Mrs. Morgan is the only one who ever hires me to help her." She looked at Dad. "Is there anything I could do for you to earn money?" "Well, maybe," said Dad. "But Ivy, there are many ways of giving. Your gift to Mrs. Morgan doesn't have to be something you buy. The Bible tells us to bear one another's burdens. What do you think that means?"Ivy thought for a moment. "I think it means we should help others when they're going through hard times.""Right," said Dad. "Maybe your gift to Mrs. Morgan could be something to show her that you're sharing her troubles. That's the kind of gift God gave us when He sent us His Son. Jesus took our sins on Himself when He died on the cross, and He promises to be with us through every struggle we face, giving us strength and comfort. When we help others in their struggles, we give them the gift of ourselves, just like Jesus did."Ivy thought about how Mrs. Morgan was a widow with no family living close by. I'll try to go see her a couple times a week, she thought. And I don't think anyone's watering her plants or bringing her mail in--I can do those things too! I'll do all I can to help Mrs. Morgan.–Daryl B. Knauer

Fifty cents is all the money I have left, and that won't buy much of a gift for Mrs. Morgan, Ivy thought as she passed Mrs. Morgan's house. It was just the kind of day her neighbor liked--cool air and lots of bright sunshine. But Mrs. Morgan was sick and in the hospital. I hope she has a window in her hospital room, thought Ivy.When Dad came home, Ivy asked if he had any idea what gift she could get Mrs. Morgan with only a little money. Dad thought about it. "I don't know. Do you want me to add some money to what you already have?""No--it wouldn't really be from me then," said Ivy. "I want to get something for her with my own money.""Then how about an advance on your allowance?" suggested Dad.Ivy hesitated. "I guess that would be okay. I thought about earning some more money, but Mrs. Morgan is the only one who ever hires me to help her." She looked at Dad. "Is there anything I could do for you to earn money?" "Well, maybe," said Dad. "But Ivy, there are many ways of giving. Your gift to Mrs. Morgan doesn't have to be something you buy. The Bible tells us to bear one another's burdens. What do you think that means?"Ivy thought for a moment. "I think it means we should help others when they're going through hard times.""Right," said Dad. "Maybe your gift to Mrs. Morgan could be something to show her that you're sharing her troubles. That's the kind of gift God gave us when He sent us His Son. Jesus took our sins on Himself when He died on the cross, and He promises to be with us through every struggle we face, giving us strength and comfort. When we help others in their struggles, we give them the gift of ourselves, just like Jesus did."Ivy thought about how Mrs. Morgan was a widow with no family living close by. I'll try to go see her a couple times a week, she thought. And I don't think anyone's watering her plants or bringing her mail in--I can do those things too! I'll do all I can to help Mrs. Morgan.–Daryl B. Knauer

A Gift of Me2ad7479d-0fc8-415b-a7a7-45abccafac76Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Gift of MeFifty cents is all the money I have left, and that won't buy much of a gift for Mrs. Morgan, Ivy thought as she passed Mrs. Morgan's house. It was just the kind of day her neighbor liked--cool air and lots of bright sunshine. But Mrs. Morgan was sick and in the hospital. I hope she has a window in her hospital room, thought Ivy.When Dad came home, Ivy asked if he had any idea what gift she could get Mrs. Morgan with only a little money. Dad thought about it. "I don't know. Do you want me to add some money to what you already have?""No--it wouldn't really be from me then," said Ivy. "I want to get something for her with my own money.""Then how about an advance on your allowance?" suggested Dad.Ivy hesitated. "I guess that would be okay. I thought about earning some more money, but Mrs. Morgan is the only one who ever hires me to help her." She looked at Dad. "Is there anything I could do for you to earn money?" "Well, maybe," said Dad. "But Ivy, there are many ways of giving. Your gift to Mrs. Morgan doesn't have to be something you buy. The Bible tells us to bear one another's burdens. What do you think that means?"Ivy thought for a moment. "I think it means we should help others when they're going through hard times.""Right," said Dad. "Maybe your gift to Mrs. Morgan could be something to show her that you're sharing her troubles. That's the kind of gift God gave us when He sent us His Son. Jesus took our sins on Himself when He died on the cross, and He promises to be with us through every struggle we face, giving us strength and comfort. When we help others in their struggles, we give them the gift of ourselves, just like Jesus did."Ivy thought about how Mrs. Morgan was a widow with no family living close by. I'll try to go see her a couple times a week, she thought. And I don't think anyone's watering her plants or bringing her mail in--I can do those things too! I'll do all I can to help Mrs. Morgan.–Daryl B. Knauer

Fifty cents is all the money I have left, and that won't buy much of a gift for Mrs. Morgan, Ivy thought as she passed Mrs. Morgan's house. It was just the kind of day her neighbor liked--cool air and lots of bright sunshine. But Mrs. Morgan was sick and in the hospital. I hope she has a window in her hospital room, thought Ivy.When Dad came home, Ivy asked if he had any idea what gift she could get Mrs. Morgan with only a little money. Dad thought about it. "I don't know. Do you want me to add some money to what you already have?""No--it wouldn't really be from me then," said Ivy. "I want to get something for her with my own money.""Then how about an advance on your allowance?" suggested Dad.Ivy hesitated. "I guess that would be okay. I thought about earning some more money, but Mrs. Morgan is the only one who ever hires me to help her." She looked at Dad. "Is there anything I could do for you to earn money?" "Well, maybe," said Dad. "But Ivy, there are many ways of giving. Your gift to Mrs. Morgan doesn't have to be something you buy. The Bible tells us to bear one another's burdens. What do you think that means?"Ivy thought for a moment. "I think it means we should help others when they're going through hard times.""Right," said Dad. "Maybe your gift to Mrs. Morgan could be something to show her that you're sharing her troubles. That's the kind of gift God gave us when He sent us His Son. Jesus took our sins on Himself when He died on the cross, and He promises to be with us through every struggle we face, giving us strength and comfort. When we help others in their struggles, we give them the gift of ourselves, just like Jesus did."Ivy thought about how Mrs. Morgan was a widow with no family living close by. I'll try to go see her a couple times a week, she thought. And I don't think anyone's watering her plants or bringing her mail in--I can do those things too! I'll do all I can to help Mrs. Morgan.–Daryl B. Knauer

A Gift of Me61d9e361-af9a-49e4-8451-13122f30318eWed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2024) As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2024)baa64eaf-1ee5-4978-8519-023f8af1e61dTue, 09 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Eucharist Changes Us (2024) As the popular adage goes, “you are what you eat.” The Catechism tells us that, as food nourishes the body, so Jesus present in Holy Communion nourishes the soul. It especially highlights the Eucharist’s role in separating us from sin. Fr. Mike reminds us we must be open to change if Jesus is going to change us in the reception of Holy Communion. If—to use Fr. Mike’s analogy—Holy Communion is a “shower” of graces, we must ensure that we’re not wearing a raincoat. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1391-1395. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As the popular adage goes, “you are what you eat.” The Catechism tells us that, as food nourishes the body, so Jesus present in Holy Communion nourishes the soul. It especially highlights the Eucharist’s role in separating us from sin. Fr. Mike reminds us we must be open to change if Jesus is going to change us in the reception of Holy Communion. If—to use Fr. Mike’s analogy—Holy Communion is a “shower” of graces, we must ensure that we’re not wearing a raincoat. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1391-1395. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 191: The Eucharist Changes Us (2024)ba831c4f-844c-4ff3-9c63-c5ca17a6b8cdTue, 09 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Eucharist Changes Us (2024) As the popular adage goes, “you are what you eat.” The Catechism tells us that, as food nourishes the body, so Jesus present in Holy Communion nourishes the soul. It especially highlights the Eucharist’s role in separating us from sin. Fr. Mike reminds us we must be open to change if Jesus is going to change us in the reception of Holy Communion. If—to use Fr. Mike’s analogy—Holy Communion is a “shower” of graces, we must ensure that we’re not wearing a raincoat. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1391-1395. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As the popular adage goes, “you are what you eat.” The Catechism tells us that, as food nourishes the body, so Jesus present in Holy Communion nourishes the soul. It especially highlights the Eucharist’s role in separating us from sin. Fr. Mike reminds us we must be open to change if Jesus is going to change us in the reception of Holy Communion. If—to use Fr. Mike’s analogy—Holy Communion is a “shower” of graces, we must ensure that we’re not wearing a raincoat. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1391-1395. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 191: The Eucharist Changes Us (2024)9d00abdc-878c-43b1-8566-dcfbb4157e05Tue, 09 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2024) As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2024)55169118-fb3d-4371-9b36-5c568e549eebTue, 09 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2024) As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2024)f5b47e9e-1c68-48f5-aad2-24fb6553b3daTue, 09 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2024) As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2024)8036703a-0559-4bfc-bf3c-6c37f9ecbafdTue, 09 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBlind Spots"How did your driving test go?" Alex asked her older sister when Becky walked into the house with Dad.Becky gave a sigh. "I failed!""What happened?" asked Alex."I nearly got into an accident. I was trying to change lanes and a car appeared from nowhere and I almost crashed into it!" exclaimed Becky. "The examiner said I had to be careful of blind spots.""Blind spots? What are those?" asked Alex.Dad answered, "Well, in driving, a blind spot is an area around your car, usually behind the driver's shoulder, that you can't see with mirrors. You must turn your head to check for cars before you change lanes.""Yup, and I just looked at the rearview mirror and didn't see the car right next to me," said Becky. "I forgot to turn my head to look for cars.""Hopefully with more practice you'll remember," said Dad. "But there's another kind of blind spot we can't see ourselves--we need someone else to point it out to us." "Does that mean no one should ever drive alone?" asked Alex.Dad chuckled. "No, I'm not talking about a blind spot around a car. I'm talking about an area we can't see in our spiritual lives, like weaknesses or things we've done wrong that we're not aware of.""What should we do then? Turn our head?" asked Alex.Dad smiled. "We turn to God's Word. The Bible shows us our sin, and God also puts people in our lives who can help us see our shortcomings. Then, when we see what we've done wrong, we need to turn to Jesus for forgiveness and trust Him to guide us and lead us the right way."Becky nodded thoughtfully. "You and Mom always correct me when I say something rude without realizing it.""And you remind me not to whine and complain," said Alex."Well, we all have our blind spots," said Dad. "When people point out our mistakes, we become aware of them. Then we can ask Jesus to forgive us and help us change.""We need God's light to guide us and help us see," commented Becky."Well said, Becky," said Dad with a smile.–Kelly Choy

"How did your driving test go?" Alex asked her older sister when Becky walked into the house with Dad.Becky gave a sigh. "I failed!""What happened?" asked Alex."I nearly got into an accident. I was trying to change lanes and a car appeared from nowhere and I almost crashed into it!" exclaimed Becky. "The examiner said I had to be careful of blind spots.""Blind spots? What are those?" asked Alex.Dad answered, "Well, in driving, a blind spot is an area around your car, usually behind the driver's shoulder, that you can't see with mirrors. You must turn your head to check for cars before you change lanes.""Yup, and I just looked at the rearview mirror and didn't see the car right next to me," said Becky. "I forgot to turn my head to look for cars.""Hopefully with more practice you'll remember," said Dad. "But there's another kind of blind spot we can't see ourselves--we need someone else to point it out to us." "Does that mean no one should ever drive alone?" asked Alex.Dad chuckled. "No, I'm not talking about a blind spot around a car. I'm talking about an area we can't see in our spiritual lives, like weaknesses or things we've done wrong that we're not aware of.""What should we do then? Turn our head?" asked Alex.Dad smiled. "We turn to God's Word. The Bible shows us our sin, and God also puts people in our lives who can help us see our shortcomings. Then, when we see what we've done wrong, we need to turn to Jesus for forgiveness and trust Him to guide us and lead us the right way."Becky nodded thoughtfully. "You and Mom always correct me when I say something rude without realizing it.""And you remind me not to whine and complain," said Alex."Well, we all have our blind spots," said Dad. "When people point out our mistakes, we become aware of them. Then we can ask Jesus to forgive us and help us change.""We need God's light to guide us and help us see," commented Becky."Well said, Becky," said Dad with a smile.–Kelly Choy

Blind Spots3697b8d6-5802-4fc1-8348-ae77044758e3Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBlind Spots"How did your driving test go?" Alex asked her older sister when Becky walked into the house with Dad.Becky gave a sigh. "I failed!""What happened?" asked Alex."I nearly got into an accident. I was trying to change lanes and a car appeared from nowhere and I almost crashed into it!" exclaimed Becky. "The examiner said I had to be careful of blind spots.""Blind spots? What are those?" asked Alex.Dad answered, "Well, in driving, a blind spot is an area around your car, usually behind the driver's shoulder, that you can't see with mirrors. You must turn your head to check for cars before you change lanes.""Yup, and I just looked at the rearview mirror and didn't see the car right next to me," said Becky. "I forgot to turn my head to look for cars.""Hopefully with more practice you'll remember," said Dad. "But there's another kind of blind spot we can't see ourselves--we need someone else to point it out to us." "Does that mean no one should ever drive alone?" asked Alex.Dad chuckled. "No, I'm not talking about a blind spot around a car. I'm talking about an area we can't see in our spiritual lives, like weaknesses or things we've done wrong that we're not aware of.""What should we do then? Turn our head?" asked Alex.Dad smiled. "We turn to God's Word. The Bible shows us our sin, and God also puts people in our lives who can help us see our shortcomings. Then, when we see what we've done wrong, we need to turn to Jesus for forgiveness and trust Him to guide us and lead us the right way."Becky nodded thoughtfully. "You and Mom always correct me when I say something rude without realizing it.""And you remind me not to whine and complain," said Alex."Well, we all have our blind spots," said Dad. "When people point out our mistakes, we become aware of them. Then we can ask Jesus to forgive us and help us change.""We need God's light to guide us and help us see," commented Becky."Well said, Becky," said Dad with a smile.–Kelly Choy

"How did your driving test go?" Alex asked her older sister when Becky walked into the house with Dad.Becky gave a sigh. "I failed!""What happened?" asked Alex."I nearly got into an accident. I was trying to change lanes and a car appeared from nowhere and I almost crashed into it!" exclaimed Becky. "The examiner said I had to be careful of blind spots.""Blind spots? What are those?" asked Alex.Dad answered, "Well, in driving, a blind spot is an area around your car, usually behind the driver's shoulder, that you can't see with mirrors. You must turn your head to check for cars before you change lanes.""Yup, and I just looked at the rearview mirror and didn't see the car right next to me," said Becky. "I forgot to turn my head to look for cars.""Hopefully with more practice you'll remember," said Dad. "But there's another kind of blind spot we can't see ourselves--we need someone else to point it out to us." "Does that mean no one should ever drive alone?" asked Alex.Dad chuckled. "No, I'm not talking about a blind spot around a car. I'm talking about an area we can't see in our spiritual lives, like weaknesses or things we've done wrong that we're not aware of.""What should we do then? Turn our head?" asked Alex.Dad smiled. "We turn to God's Word. The Bible shows us our sin, and God also puts people in our lives who can help us see our shortcomings. Then, when we see what we've done wrong, we need to turn to Jesus for forgiveness and trust Him to guide us and lead us the right way."Becky nodded thoughtfully. "You and Mom always correct me when I say something rude without realizing it.""And you remind me not to whine and complain," said Alex."Well, we all have our blind spots," said Dad. "When people point out our mistakes, we become aware of them. Then we can ask Jesus to forgive us and help us change.""We need God's light to guide us and help us see," commented Becky."Well said, Becky," said Dad with a smile.–Kelly Choy

Blind Spotse257032e-3f1e-4336-849a-bcf7d8ae3c72Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFatherhood Is CriticalWhether you are a father, grandfather, or thinking you might become a father one day, odds are that you aren't giving enough gravity to what that role really means. A father is often even more critical in an older child's life than his mother - and research supports this scary (and politically incorrect) conclusion! Join me in this episode as I explore the data about why fatherhood is so critical, ways that we can imitate our Heavenly Father, and practical tips to being a better father right now. Wherever you are in your journey as a father, something in this episode will challenge and inspire you to up your game. Your children are counting on you! I invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

Whether you are a father, grandfather, or thinking you might become a father one day, odds are that you aren't giving enough gravity to what that role really means. A father is often even more critical in an older child's life than his mother - and research supports this scary (and politically incorrect) conclusion! Join me in this episode as I explore the data about why fatherhood is so critical, ways that we can imitate our Heavenly Father, and practical tips to being a better father right now. Wherever you are in your journey as a father, something in this episode will challenge and inspire you to up your game. Your children are counting on you! I invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullFatherhood Is Critical4389fdf2-7ad4-4ec6-bf60-1be3531cc9f1Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Gender Expert: Men Are Emotionally Dependent On Women & We're Treating Them Like Malfunctioning Women! Richard Reeves500,000 men are dying by suicide, and 6% of men are unemployed, is masculinity in crisis? And what is the cure?  Richard Reeves is a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, an organisation that researches and addresses issues affecting men. He is also the author of the book, ‘Of Boys and Men’.  In this conversation, Richard and Steven discuss topics such as, the rising rates of male suicide rates, the health benefits of marriage for men, the toxic impact of Andrew Tate, and the relationship crisis among men.  0:00 (Intro) (01:24) Why Dedicating Your Career To Men's Issues (03:54) What's Your Background? (06:06) The Crazy Stats That Made You Research This Topic (08:07) We're Going Through A Cultural Revolution (12:32) We Need A New Way To Approach This (17:12) Are Men And Women Differently? (21:07) Men Take More Risks (26:17) Unconscious Behaviours Of Men (34:11) Suicide Is The Biggest Killer Of Men (38:44) Why Is This Suicide Increasing? (42:47) Why Do Humans Feel Like They Need To Be Needed? (46:59) Why Men Feel Less Needed (49:43) Does Retirement Kill You? (54:43) We're Losing Connection In Our Modern Society (57:42) The Dating Environment Has Changed (01:05:23) Are Dating Apps Being Unfavourable To Men? (01:09:41) Is Marriage In Decline? (01:12:51) Births Are Increasing Outside Of Marriage (01:13:56) Is Marriage Better For Women Or Men? (01:15:59) Enforced Monogamy (01:17:55) Why Andrew Tate Converted To Islam (01:20:47) Women Economic Power (01:22:56) What Do You Think About The Word Toxic Masculinity (01:27:08) There Is A Friendship Male Recession (01:31:38) Men Shed's Movement (01:33:48) My Experience With Couples Therapy (01:36:30) The Hard Times Of Going Through Couples Therapy (01:40:25) How Masculinity Can Be Expressed (01:47:42) What Advice You'd Give Your Children (01:53:58) Using Our Voices To Make Men Be Heard (02:01:22) The Last Guest Question You can buy Richard’s book, ‘Of Boys And Men’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/BGBtdbitXKb  Follow Richard:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/8swNmRotXKb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/9iup1brtXKb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs: https://www.linkedin.com/doac Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

500,000 men are dying by suicide, and 6% of men are unemployed, is masculinity in crisis? And what is the cure?  Richard Reeves is a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, an organisation that researches and addresses issues affecting men. He is also the author of the book, ‘Of Boys and Men’.  In this conversation, Richard and Steven discuss topics such as, the rising rates of male suicide rates, the health benefits of marriage for men, the toxic impact of Andrew Tate, and the relationship crisis among men.  0:00 (Intro) (01:24) Why Dedicating Your Career To Men's Issues (03:54) What's Your Background? (06:06) The Crazy Stats That Made You Research This Topic (08:07) We're Going Through A Cultural Revolution (12:32) We Need A New Way To Approach This (17:12) Are Men And Women Differently? (21:07) Men Take More Risks (26:17) Unconscious Behaviours Of Men (34:11) Suicide Is The Biggest Killer Of Men (38:44) Why Is This Suicide Increasing? (42:47) Why Do Humans Feel Like They Need To Be Needed? (46:59) Why Men Feel Less Needed (49:43) Does Retirement Kill You? (54:43) We're Losing Connection In Our Modern Society (57:42) The Dating Environment Has Changed (01:05:23) Are Dating Apps Being Unfavourable To Men? (01:09:41) Is Marriage In Decline? (01:12:51) Births Are Increasing Outside Of Marriage (01:13:56) Is Marriage Better For Women Or Men? (01:15:59) Enforced Monogamy (01:17:55) Why Andrew Tate Converted To Islam (01:20:47) Women Economic Power (01:22:56) What Do You Think About The Word Toxic Masculinity (01:27:08) There Is A Friendship Male Recession (01:31:38) Men Shed's Movement (01:33:48) My Experience With Couples Therapy (01:36:30) The Hard Times Of Going Through Couples Therapy (01:40:25) How Masculinity Can Be Expressed (01:47:42) What Advice You'd Give Your Children (01:53:58) Using Our Voices To Make Men Be Heard (02:01:22) The Last Guest Question You can buy Richard’s book, ‘Of Boys And Men’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/BGBtdbitXKb  Follow Richard:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/8swNmRotXKb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/9iup1brtXKb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs: https://www.linkedin.com/doac Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Gender Expert: Men Are Emotionally Dependent On Women & We're Treating Them Like Malfunctioning Women! Richard Reevesf384c7e4-30e0-4219-be22-d9a05bf52820Mon, 08 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +00007632https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2024) As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2024)448752b1-2748-46da-9662-51fe3f1c7299Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Receiving Holy Communion (2024) The Catechism goes over the prerequisites to receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, as well as how often the faithful can and should receive him. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand the gravity of our obligation to go to the sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving Communion. As St. Paul said, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1384-1390. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism goes over the prerequisites to receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, as well as how often the faithful can and should receive him. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand the gravity of our obligation to go to the sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving Communion. As St. Paul said, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1384-1390. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 190: Receiving Holy Communion (2024)a184e886-c52e-4515-82fc-d4163594a733Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Receiving Holy Communion (2024) The Catechism goes over the prerequisites to receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, as well as how often the faithful can and should receive him. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand the gravity of our obligation to go to the sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving Communion. As St. Paul said, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1384-1390. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism goes over the prerequisites to receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, as well as how often the faithful can and should receive him. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand the gravity of our obligation to go to the sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving Communion. As St. Paul said, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1384-1390. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 190: Receiving Holy Communion (2024)dd3837a2-654a-4241-9155-32ced5aa48a4Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2024) As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2024)79d9e06c-837f-458e-bd1a-46810cb66082Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2024) As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2024)31e60f8c-56d3-49b4-8aef-aa2515ea578aMon, 08 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2024) As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2024)f3b72c8f-2fa7-4492-92e3-c1e6a255fb94Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat’s in the Water"Your turn to pray, Carlos," said Maria when their family sat down to eat."Okay." Carlos bowed his head. "Thank you, God, for this day and this food…"When Carlos looked up a moment later, he groaned. "Oh no! Not broccoli again! I hate broccoli--and I don't like chicken fixed like that!" But Carlos knew he had to eat some, so he took a small portion from each dish. "This weather is way too hot," he complained between bites.Dad frowned. "Carlos, do you think God heard your prayer tonight?"Carlos looked at Dad in surprise. "Of course," he replied."And does He hear your grumbling too?" asked Dad.Carlos looked down at his plate. "I guess so," he admitted.Dad nodded. "I think so too. After dinner, we'll go out to the pond. I think it has something to teach you."At the edge of the pond a short time later, Carlos watched as Dad took a bucket and hauled up some water. "Are we going to water the garden?" asked Carlos.Dad shook his head and held out the bucket. "Here. Have a drink.""Eww!" exclaimed Carlos. "Dad, you know the water in this pond is filthy!""Yes," said Dad, "but you won't be drinking the water in the pond. You'll be drinking the water in the bucket."Carlos made a face. "If the water in the pond isn't good, the water in the bucket won't be good either. It's the same thing."Dad nodded. "Right again. What's in the pond comes up in the bucket. That's like something Jesus taught. He said, 'What you say flows from what is in your heart.' Think about your prayer tonight, Carlos--and about what you said after you prayed. You thanked God and then griped about the very things you thanked Him for. I've noticed that attitude more often lately, but you have the ability to change it. Jesus has given you a new, clean heart because He loves you, Carlos--He loves you so much that He died for your sins. Because of that, your words should be rooted in gratitude for everything He's done for you."Carlos looked at the stuff floating on the water in the bucket. "I'm sorry," he murmured. "I'll tell Jesus I'm sorry too."–Mary Rose Pearson

"Your turn to pray, Carlos," said Maria when their family sat down to eat."Okay." Carlos bowed his head. "Thank you, God, for this day and this food…"When Carlos looked up a moment later, he groaned. "Oh no! Not broccoli again! I hate broccoli--and I don't like chicken fixed like that!" But Carlos knew he had to eat some, so he took a small portion from each dish. "This weather is way too hot," he complained between bites.Dad frowned. "Carlos, do you think God heard your prayer tonight?"Carlos looked at Dad in surprise. "Of course," he replied."And does He hear your grumbling too?" asked Dad.Carlos looked down at his plate. "I guess so," he admitted.Dad nodded. "I think so too. After dinner, we'll go out to the pond. I think it has something to teach you."At the edge of the pond a short time later, Carlos watched as Dad took a bucket and hauled up some water. "Are we going to water the garden?" asked Carlos.Dad shook his head and held out the bucket. "Here. Have a drink.""Eww!" exclaimed Carlos. "Dad, you know the water in this pond is filthy!""Yes," said Dad, "but you won't be drinking the water in the pond. You'll be drinking the water in the bucket."Carlos made a face. "If the water in the pond isn't good, the water in the bucket won't be good either. It's the same thing."Dad nodded. "Right again. What's in the pond comes up in the bucket. That's like something Jesus taught. He said, 'What you say flows from what is in your heart.' Think about your prayer tonight, Carlos--and about what you said after you prayed. You thanked God and then griped about the very things you thanked Him for. I've noticed that attitude more often lately, but you have the ability to change it. Jesus has given you a new, clean heart because He loves you, Carlos--He loves you so much that He died for your sins. Because of that, your words should be rooted in gratitude for everything He's done for you."Carlos looked at the stuff floating on the water in the bucket. "I'm sorry," he murmured. "I'll tell Jesus I'm sorry too."–Mary Rose Pearson

What’s in the Water226b1c53-cc70-410a-95d4-12224e260a30Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat’s in the Water"Your turn to pray, Carlos," said Maria when their family sat down to eat."Okay." Carlos bowed his head. "Thank you, God, for this day and this food…"When Carlos looked up a moment later, he groaned. "Oh no! Not broccoli again! I hate broccoli--and I don't like chicken fixed like that!" But Carlos knew he had to eat some, so he took a small portion from each dish. "This weather is way too hot," he complained between bites.Dad frowned. "Carlos, do you think God heard your prayer tonight?"Carlos looked at Dad in surprise. "Of course," he replied."And does He hear your grumbling too?" asked Dad.Carlos looked down at his plate. "I guess so," he admitted.Dad nodded. "I think so too. After dinner, we'll go out to the pond. I think it has something to teach you."At the edge of the pond a short time later, Carlos watched as Dad took a bucket and hauled up some water. "Are we going to water the garden?" asked Carlos.Dad shook his head and held out the bucket. "Here. Have a drink.""Eww!" exclaimed Carlos. "Dad, you know the water in this pond is filthy!""Yes," said Dad, "but you won't be drinking the water in the pond. You'll be drinking the water in the bucket."Carlos made a face. "If the water in the pond isn't good, the water in the bucket won't be good either. It's the same thing."Dad nodded. "Right again. What's in the pond comes up in the bucket. That's like something Jesus taught. He said, 'What you say flows from what is in your heart.' Think about your prayer tonight, Carlos--and about what you said after you prayed. You thanked God and then griped about the very things you thanked Him for. I've noticed that attitude more often lately, but you have the ability to change it. Jesus has given you a new, clean heart because He loves you, Carlos--He loves you so much that He died for your sins. Because of that, your words should be rooted in gratitude for everything He's done for you."Carlos looked at the stuff floating on the water in the bucket. "I'm sorry," he murmured. "I'll tell Jesus I'm sorry too."–Mary Rose Pearson

"Your turn to pray, Carlos," said Maria when their family sat down to eat."Okay." Carlos bowed his head. "Thank you, God, for this day and this food…"When Carlos looked up a moment later, he groaned. "Oh no! Not broccoli again! I hate broccoli--and I don't like chicken fixed like that!" But Carlos knew he had to eat some, so he took a small portion from each dish. "This weather is way too hot," he complained between bites.Dad frowned. "Carlos, do you think God heard your prayer tonight?"Carlos looked at Dad in surprise. "Of course," he replied."And does He hear your grumbling too?" asked Dad.Carlos looked down at his plate. "I guess so," he admitted.Dad nodded. "I think so too. After dinner, we'll go out to the pond. I think it has something to teach you."At the edge of the pond a short time later, Carlos watched as Dad took a bucket and hauled up some water. "Are we going to water the garden?" asked Carlos.Dad shook his head and held out the bucket. "Here. Have a drink.""Eww!" exclaimed Carlos. "Dad, you know the water in this pond is filthy!""Yes," said Dad, "but you won't be drinking the water in the pond. You'll be drinking the water in the bucket."Carlos made a face. "If the water in the pond isn't good, the water in the bucket won't be good either. It's the same thing."Dad nodded. "Right again. What's in the pond comes up in the bucket. That's like something Jesus taught. He said, 'What you say flows from what is in your heart.' Think about your prayer tonight, Carlos--and about what you said after you prayed. You thanked God and then griped about the very things you thanked Him for. I've noticed that attitude more often lately, but you have the ability to change it. Jesus has given you a new, clean heart because He loves you, Carlos--He loves you so much that He died for your sins. Because of that, your words should be rooted in gratitude for everything He's done for you."Carlos looked at the stuff floating on the water in the bucket. "I'm sorry," he murmured. "I'll tell Jesus I'm sorry too."–Mary Rose Pearson

What’s in the Water507a4330-c3e0-431b-bd1a-b038bf8f9a4fMon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Follow the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 189: Follow the Lord (2024)5a09a4d7-2b9a-4c06-9cf6-c7e5897c0affSun, 07 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Worship of the Eucharist (2024) We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist, specifically how we worship the Eucharist. Fr. Mike examines how we, as Catholics, worship Christ&#39;s true and real presence in the Eucharist. He emphasizes how incredibly important the worship of Christ in the Eucharist is, specifically in Adoration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1378-1383. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist, specifically how we worship the Eucharist. Fr. Mike examines how we, as Catholics, worship Christ&#39;s true and real presence in the Eucharist. He emphasizes how incredibly important the worship of Christ in the Eucharist is, specifically in Adoration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1378-1383. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 189: Worship of the Eucharist (2024)e3665ba7-f97a-4143-bda0-3725673da1d5Sun, 07 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Worship of the Eucharist (2024) We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist, specifically how we worship the Eucharist. Fr. Mike examines how we, as Catholics, worship Christ&#39;s true and real presence in the Eucharist. He emphasizes how incredibly important the worship of Christ in the Eucharist is, specifically in Adoration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1378-1383. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist, specifically how we worship the Eucharist. Fr. Mike examines how we, as Catholics, worship Christ&#39;s true and real presence in the Eucharist. He emphasizes how incredibly important the worship of Christ in the Eucharist is, specifically in Adoration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1378-1383. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 189: Worship of the Eucharist (2024)46d3fffe-ddc2-44a8-913a-703bdf5ebebdSun, 07 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Follow the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 189: Follow the Lord (2024)f4f5fd30-fb86-44e3-8569-4e9164a583d7Sun, 07 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Follow the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 189: Follow the Lord (2024)f4495af6-b508-4d2e-9ae0-da885ec17f8bSun, 07 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Follow the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 189: Follow the Lord (2024)1c46d2db-3db2-4a56-98ba-51a36fd289eeSun, 07 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWeeds and FlowersIt's not fair, Tayden thought as he pulled weeds out of the flower beds in front of his house. All my friends are at the water park today, but because I can't get the bandage on my foot wet, I'm stuck weeding. He thought of everything that had happened that week. First he cut his foot on a piece of glass and had to get stitches. Then his bike was stolen. And yesterday his best friend told him he couldn't come to Tayden's birthday party because his family would be on vacation then. What a horrible week, thought Tayden as he yanked another weed out of the ground. Later that day Grandpa came over and looked at the garden Tayden had been weeding. "You did a good job," said Grandpa. He pointed to one of the flower beds. "Those bright pink blossoms sure are pretty." Tayden looked at the flowers. "They must've just bloomed this afternoon. They weren't there when I weeded this morning." Grandpa laughed. "Actually, I saw them when I was here a few days ago. They're so bright, I'm surprised you missed them.""I guess I was too busy looking for weeds to notice them," said Tayden.Grandpa nodded. "It's funny how our eyes miss things like that sometimes when we're not actively looking for them." He scratched his head in thought. "That can happen in life too. Sometimes we only see the weeds in our lives--the bad things that happen to us. We're so busy fretting and complaining that we don't notice the flowers--the good things God has put in our lives." Wow! That sounds like me, thought Tayden as he recalled his thoughts earlier that day about what a bad week he'd had. "Life is far from perfect," said Grandpa. "Yet we have so much to be thankful for. We have the hope of eternal life with Jesus, who gave His life to save us and be with us forever. He fills our lives with love, grace, joy, and other blessings every day, even when things are hard. If we only focus on the bad things, we might miss the beautiful blooms of God's blessings."Tayden gave his grandfather a little smile. "Okay, Grandpa. I'll be on the lookout for the good things God has given me." –Hannah Banura

It's not fair, Tayden thought as he pulled weeds out of the flower beds in front of his house. All my friends are at the water park today, but because I can't get the bandage on my foot wet, I'm stuck weeding. He thought of everything that had happened that week. First he cut his foot on a piece of glass and had to get stitches. Then his bike was stolen. And yesterday his best friend told him he couldn't come to Tayden's birthday party because his family would be on vacation then. What a horrible week, thought Tayden as he yanked another weed out of the ground. Later that day Grandpa came over and looked at the garden Tayden had been weeding. "You did a good job," said Grandpa. He pointed to one of the flower beds. "Those bright pink blossoms sure are pretty." Tayden looked at the flowers. "They must've just bloomed this afternoon. They weren't there when I weeded this morning." Grandpa laughed. "Actually, I saw them when I was here a few days ago. They're so bright, I'm surprised you missed them.""I guess I was too busy looking for weeds to notice them," said Tayden.Grandpa nodded. "It's funny how our eyes miss things like that sometimes when we're not actively looking for them." He scratched his head in thought. "That can happen in life too. Sometimes we only see the weeds in our lives--the bad things that happen to us. We're so busy fretting and complaining that we don't notice the flowers--the good things God has put in our lives." Wow! That sounds like me, thought Tayden as he recalled his thoughts earlier that day about what a bad week he'd had. "Life is far from perfect," said Grandpa. "Yet we have so much to be thankful for. We have the hope of eternal life with Jesus, who gave His life to save us and be with us forever. He fills our lives with love, grace, joy, and other blessings every day, even when things are hard. If we only focus on the bad things, we might miss the beautiful blooms of God's blessings."Tayden gave his grandfather a little smile. "Okay, Grandpa. I'll be on the lookout for the good things God has given me." –Hannah Banura

Weeds and Flowersffb623cf-a0c8-4c10-bc3c-48da4e2c91feSun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWeeds and FlowersIt's not fair, Tayden thought as he pulled weeds out of the flower beds in front of his house. All my friends are at the water park today, but because I can't get the bandage on my foot wet, I'm stuck weeding. He thought of everything that had happened that week. First he cut his foot on a piece of glass and had to get stitches. Then his bike was stolen. And yesterday his best friend told him he couldn't come to Tayden's birthday party because his family would be on vacation then. What a horrible week, thought Tayden as he yanked another weed out of the ground. Later that day Grandpa came over and looked at the garden Tayden had been weeding. "You did a good job," said Grandpa. He pointed to one of the flower beds. "Those bright pink blossoms sure are pretty." Tayden looked at the flowers. "They must've just bloomed this afternoon. They weren't there when I weeded this morning." Grandpa laughed. "Actually, I saw them when I was here a few days ago. They're so bright, I'm surprised you missed them.""I guess I was too busy looking for weeds to notice them," said Tayden.Grandpa nodded. "It's funny how our eyes miss things like that sometimes when we're not actively looking for them." He scratched his head in thought. "That can happen in life too. Sometimes we only see the weeds in our lives--the bad things that happen to us. We're so busy fretting and complaining that we don't notice the flowers--the good things God has put in our lives." Wow! That sounds like me, thought Tayden as he recalled his thoughts earlier that day about what a bad week he'd had. "Life is far from perfect," said Grandpa. "Yet we have so much to be thankful for. We have the hope of eternal life with Jesus, who gave His life to save us and be with us forever. He fills our lives with love, grace, joy, and other blessings every day, even when things are hard. If we only focus on the bad things, we might miss the beautiful blooms of God's blessings."Tayden gave his grandfather a little smile. "Okay, Grandpa. I'll be on the lookout for the good things God has given me." –Hannah Banura

It's not fair, Tayden thought as he pulled weeds out of the flower beds in front of his house. All my friends are at the water park today, but because I can't get the bandage on my foot wet, I'm stuck weeding. He thought of everything that had happened that week. First he cut his foot on a piece of glass and had to get stitches. Then his bike was stolen. And yesterday his best friend told him he couldn't come to Tayden's birthday party because his family would be on vacation then. What a horrible week, thought Tayden as he yanked another weed out of the ground. Later that day Grandpa came over and looked at the garden Tayden had been weeding. "You did a good job," said Grandpa. He pointed to one of the flower beds. "Those bright pink blossoms sure are pretty." Tayden looked at the flowers. "They must've just bloomed this afternoon. They weren't there when I weeded this morning." Grandpa laughed. "Actually, I saw them when I was here a few days ago. They're so bright, I'm surprised you missed them.""I guess I was too busy looking for weeds to notice them," said Tayden.Grandpa nodded. "It's funny how our eyes miss things like that sometimes when we're not actively looking for them." He scratched his head in thought. "That can happen in life too. Sometimes we only see the weeds in our lives--the bad things that happen to us. We're so busy fretting and complaining that we don't notice the flowers--the good things God has put in our lives." Wow! That sounds like me, thought Tayden as he recalled his thoughts earlier that day about what a bad week he'd had. "Life is far from perfect," said Grandpa. "Yet we have so much to be thankful for. We have the hope of eternal life with Jesus, who gave His life to save us and be with us forever. He fills our lives with love, grace, joy, and other blessings every day, even when things are hard. If we only focus on the bad things, we might miss the beautiful blooms of God's blessings."Tayden gave his grandfather a little smile. "Okay, Grandpa. I'll be on the lookout for the good things God has given me." –Hannah Banura

Weeds and Flowersdad4573d-f4bd-4bec-9f93-e9661a598c05Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS3 EP13. What Is An Idol?Hi, ya&#39;ll !! Welcome to another Friday of CWCOI. Our host, Ally Yost, touches on the definition of idols and where they could be in our lives. We talk about the meaning of having an idol, what it looks like to have a foundation on idols and we may not even realize it, and how to turn away from it and fully rely and survive off of just Jesus. We hope this episode blesses you and brings you more peace in Jesus. &lt;3 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hi, ya&#39;ll !! Welcome to another Friday of CWCOI. Our host, Ally Yost, touches on the definition of idols and where they could be in our lives. We talk about the meaning of having an idol, what it looks like to have a foundation on idols and we may not even realize it, and how to turn away from it and fully rely and survive off of just Jesus. We hope this episode blesses you and brings you more peace in Jesus. &lt;3 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS3 EP13. What Is An Idol?9dbf8dae-8879-4a60-9dc1-13bf345232f2Sat, 06 Jul 2024 17:24:34 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/07/24 A Thorn in the Side Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God can be glorified through our wounds, not merely in spite of them. We all experience brokenness. We all experience God's love through a broken lens. And yet we do encounter them in this way. Mass Readings from July 7, 2024: Ezekiel 2:2-5 Psalms 123:1-42 Corinthians 12:7-10 Mark 6:1-6

Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God can be glorified through our wounds, not merely in spite of them. We all experience brokenness. We all experience God's love through a broken lens. And yet we do encounter them in this way. Mass Readings from July 7, 2024: Ezekiel 2:2-5 Psalms 123:1-42 Corinthians 12:7-10 Mark 6:1-6

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Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God can be glorified through our wounds, not merely in spite of them. We all experience brokenness. We all experience God's love through a broken lens. And yet we do encounter them in this way. Mass Readings from July 7, 2024: Ezekiel 2:2-5 Psalms 123:1-42 Corinthians 12:7-10 Mark 6:1-6

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Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God can be glorified through our wounds, not merely in spite of them. We all experience brokenness. We all experience God's love through a broken lens. And yet we do encounter them in this way. Mass Readings from July 7, 2024: Ezekiel 2:2-5 Psalms 123:1-42 Corinthians 12:7-10 Mark 6:1-6

full07/07/24 A Thorn in the Side 5a1100f5-e269-4c67-bbce-2846d7d13a2fSat, 06 Jul 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: The Book of the Law (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 188: The Book of the Law (2024)df164710-4295-48a9-85bb-d594bcfb6b69Sat, 06 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: Christ’s Presence in the Eucharist (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the reality of Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist. Fr. Mike unpacks what actually happens during the celebration of the sacrifice of the Eucharist, specifically, transubstantiation. He explains that during the Consecration, the whole substance of bread and wine becomes the whole substance of the Body and Blood of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1373-1377. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the reality of Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist. Fr. Mike unpacks what actually happens during the celebration of the sacrifice of the Eucharist, specifically, transubstantiation. He explains that during the Consecration, the whole substance of bread and wine becomes the whole substance of the Body and Blood of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1373-1377. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 188: Christ’s Presence in the Eucharist (2024)aa3bbbe7-5cf1-4bc5-95f2-e5a866915d02Sat, 06 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: Christ’s Presence in the Eucharist (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the reality of Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist. Fr. Mike unpacks what actually happens during the celebration of the sacrifice of the Eucharist, specifically, transubstantiation. He explains that during the Consecration, the whole substance of bread and wine becomes the whole substance of the Body and Blood of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1373-1377. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the reality of Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist. Fr. Mike unpacks what actually happens during the celebration of the sacrifice of the Eucharist, specifically, transubstantiation. He explains that during the Consecration, the whole substance of bread and wine becomes the whole substance of the Body and Blood of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1373-1377. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 188: Christ’s Presence in the Eucharist (2024)4b3f3b6c-bfc5-4940-9cd4-48f23fffd532Sat, 06 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: The Book of the Law (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 188: The Book of the Law (2024)667f49e1-282d-470e-9cad-0a2a19656eb8Sat, 06 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: The Book of the Law (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 188: The Book of the Law (2024)b5b9da7e-7775-4172-a6d0-bc35e0a235f6Sat, 06 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: The Book of the Law (2024) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 188: The Book of the Law (2024)f2438005-47f7-47e1-bc07-ac478ed57b66Sat, 06 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDifferent Kinds of SeedsMia and her brother Caden were getting ready to plant a small vegetable garden. "I'll get the seeds," said Caden. "They're in my room." But Caden soon returned empty-handed. "I put the seeds on my desk, but they're gone!" he said. "Let's go ask Mom if she's seen them." Mia and Caden found Mom busily washing dirt off their little sister's face and arms. "How did Libby get so dirty?" asked Caden."She was playing outside--digging in the flower beds," Mom answered."I wasn't playing," said Libby. "I was planting a garden. I found the seeds on Caden's desk, so I planted 'em for you.""You what?" Mia was shocked. "You don't know how to plant a garden!""Do too!" said Libby. "I dug a big hole and put all the seeds in it.""They weren't yours!" yelled Mia. "You stole them, you little thief!""That's enough, Mia," said Mom."Well, she did!" Mia exclaimed. "And everybody hates thieves--including me!" She turned and ran to her room. Mom came in a little later. "Mia, do you remember what we read this morning?""Um…something from the Bible about reaping what we sow," mumbled Mia."Yes," said Mom. "It was wrong of Libby to use those seeds, but what you planted was worse.""I didn't plant anything," said Mia. "Libby stole our seeds, remember?""You planted a seed of hate between you and your sister," said Mom. "Do you want that seed to grow and reap hatred back from Libby?"Mia sighed. "I…I didn't mean what I said. I was just mad." "I know," said Mom. "But when we sow mean, angry words, it's going to have an effect on our relationships. That's why we need to trust Jesus to help us love others the way He does and be patient with them. Because He loved us enough to save us by dying for our sins, we can sow seeds of love in our relationships with others."Mia nodded. "I'll tell Libby I'm sorry. And maybe we could buy some more seeds so I can teach her how to plant them the right way.""I think that's a great idea," said Mom. "And I think you're learning how to plant some other seeds the right way too--seeds of kindness." –Tiare A. Street

Mia and her brother Caden were getting ready to plant a small vegetable garden. "I'll get the seeds," said Caden. "They're in my room." But Caden soon returned empty-handed. "I put the seeds on my desk, but they're gone!" he said. "Let's go ask Mom if she's seen them." Mia and Caden found Mom busily washing dirt off their little sister's face and arms. "How did Libby get so dirty?" asked Caden."She was playing outside--digging in the flower beds," Mom answered."I wasn't playing," said Libby. "I was planting a garden. I found the seeds on Caden's desk, so I planted 'em for you.""You what?" Mia was shocked. "You don't know how to plant a garden!""Do too!" said Libby. "I dug a big hole and put all the seeds in it.""They weren't yours!" yelled Mia. "You stole them, you little thief!""That's enough, Mia," said Mom."Well, she did!" Mia exclaimed. "And everybody hates thieves--including me!" She turned and ran to her room. Mom came in a little later. "Mia, do you remember what we read this morning?""Um…something from the Bible about reaping what we sow," mumbled Mia."Yes," said Mom. "It was wrong of Libby to use those seeds, but what you planted was worse.""I didn't plant anything," said Mia. "Libby stole our seeds, remember?""You planted a seed of hate between you and your sister," said Mom. "Do you want that seed to grow and reap hatred back from Libby?"Mia sighed. "I…I didn't mean what I said. I was just mad." "I know," said Mom. "But when we sow mean, angry words, it's going to have an effect on our relationships. That's why we need to trust Jesus to help us love others the way He does and be patient with them. Because He loved us enough to save us by dying for our sins, we can sow seeds of love in our relationships with others."Mia nodded. "I'll tell Libby I'm sorry. And maybe we could buy some more seeds so I can teach her how to plant them the right way.""I think that's a great idea," said Mom. "And I think you're learning how to plant some other seeds the right way too--seeds of kindness." –Tiare A. Street

Different Kinds of Seeds5daea64f-b35b-400b-9d88-cf46542005f6Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDifferent Kinds of SeedsMia and her brother Caden were getting ready to plant a small vegetable garden. "I'll get the seeds," said Caden. "They're in my room." But Caden soon returned empty-handed. "I put the seeds on my desk, but they're gone!" he said. "Let's go ask Mom if she's seen them." Mia and Caden found Mom busily washing dirt off their little sister's face and arms. "How did Libby get so dirty?" asked Caden."She was playing outside--digging in the flower beds," Mom answered."I wasn't playing," said Libby. "I was planting a garden. I found the seeds on Caden's desk, so I planted 'em for you.""You what?" Mia was shocked. "You don't know how to plant a garden!""Do too!" said Libby. "I dug a big hole and put all the seeds in it.""They weren't yours!" yelled Mia. "You stole them, you little thief!""That's enough, Mia," said Mom."Well, she did!" Mia exclaimed. "And everybody hates thieves--including me!" She turned and ran to her room. Mom came in a little later. "Mia, do you remember what we read this morning?""Um…something from the Bible about reaping what we sow," mumbled Mia."Yes," said Mom. "It was wrong of Libby to use those seeds, but what you planted was worse.""I didn't plant anything," said Mia. "Libby stole our seeds, remember?""You planted a seed of hate between you and your sister," said Mom. "Do you want that seed to grow and reap hatred back from Libby?"Mia sighed. "I…I didn't mean what I said. I was just mad." "I know," said Mom. "But when we sow mean, angry words, it's going to have an effect on our relationships. That's why we need to trust Jesus to help us love others the way He does and be patient with them. Because He loved us enough to save us by dying for our sins, we can sow seeds of love in our relationships with others."Mia nodded. "I'll tell Libby I'm sorry. And maybe we could buy some more seeds so I can teach her how to plant them the right way.""I think that's a great idea," said Mom. "And I think you're learning how to plant some other seeds the right way too--seeds of kindness." –Tiare A. Street

Mia and her brother Caden were getting ready to plant a small vegetable garden. "I'll get the seeds," said Caden. "They're in my room." But Caden soon returned empty-handed. "I put the seeds on my desk, but they're gone!" he said. "Let's go ask Mom if she's seen them." Mia and Caden found Mom busily washing dirt off their little sister's face and arms. "How did Libby get so dirty?" asked Caden."She was playing outside--digging in the flower beds," Mom answered."I wasn't playing," said Libby. "I was planting a garden. I found the seeds on Caden's desk, so I planted 'em for you.""You what?" Mia was shocked. "You don't know how to plant a garden!""Do too!" said Libby. "I dug a big hole and put all the seeds in it.""They weren't yours!" yelled Mia. "You stole them, you little thief!""That's enough, Mia," said Mom."Well, she did!" Mia exclaimed. "And everybody hates thieves--including me!" She turned and ran to her room. Mom came in a little later. "Mia, do you remember what we read this morning?""Um…something from the Bible about reaping what we sow," mumbled Mia."Yes," said Mom. "It was wrong of Libby to use those seeds, but what you planted was worse.""I didn't plant anything," said Mia. "Libby stole our seeds, remember?""You planted a seed of hate between you and your sister," said Mom. "Do you want that seed to grow and reap hatred back from Libby?"Mia sighed. "I…I didn't mean what I said. I was just mad." "I know," said Mom. "But when we sow mean, angry words, it's going to have an effect on our relationships. That's why we need to trust Jesus to help us love others the way He does and be patient with them. Because He loved us enough to save us by dying for our sins, we can sow seeds of love in our relationships with others."Mia nodded. "I'll tell Libby I'm sorry. And maybe we could buy some more seeds so I can teach her how to plant them the right way.""I think that's a great idea," said Mom. "And I think you're learning how to plant some other seeds the right way too--seeds of kindness." –Tiare A. Street

Different Kinds of Seeds98f79cc6-1bd3-4033-a41b-7f4bb324b22eSat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEx Mafia x/ Michael Franzese | Girls Gone BibleGGB GANGGGG :) Michael Franzese was one of the most notorious mob bosses of the 80s. After 10 years in prison, this former “Prince of the Mafia” is now a man on a mission for the King of Kings. Michael’s amazing story and engaging delivery has brought record attendance to events all over the country. Michael’s story is a modern-day Damascus Road experience, from his early days in the Mob and rise to power to God’s leading him to do the unthinkable: quit the Mob and follow Jesus. In fact, Nobody of Franzese’s rank had ever just walked away – and lived. Until now. Michael's compelling story of transformation is featured in his autobiography, Blood Covenant. He has also written several other books including This Thing Of Ours, and The Good, the Bad, and the Forgiven. He has appeared widely in both Christian and secular high-profile media, including The 700 Club, Life magazine, Vanity Fair, Sports Illustrated, GQ, The Today Show, Fox News, Fortune magazine, 48 Hours, NBC Nightly News, and many others. we're so grateful for voices like Michael's who praise Jesus in places He's not welcome. we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

GGB GANGGGG :) Michael Franzese was one of the most notorious mob bosses of the 80s. After 10 years in prison, this former “Prince of the Mafia” is now a man on a mission for the King of Kings. Michael’s amazing story and engaging delivery has brought record attendance to events all over the country. Michael’s story is a modern-day Damascus Road experience, from his early days in the Mob and rise to power to God’s leading him to do the unthinkable: quit the Mob and follow Jesus. In fact, Nobody of Franzese’s rank had ever just walked away – and lived. Until now. Michael's compelling story of transformation is featured in his autobiography, Blood Covenant. He has also written several other books including This Thing Of Ours, and The Good, the Bad, and the Forgiven. He has appeared widely in both Christian and secular high-profile media, including The 700 Club, Life magazine, Vanity Fair, Sports Illustrated, GQ, The Today Show, Fox News, Fortune magazine, 48 Hours, NBC Nightly News, and many others. we're so grateful for voices like Michael's who praise Jesus in places He's not welcome. we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullEx Mafia x/ Michael Franzese | Girls Gone Bible895e5fbd-982e-47e8-a2c3-a462ccef3b42Fri, 05 Jul 2024 15:38:32 +00004002https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 169: CIA Spy Reveals How To AVOID Media Manipulation & Brainwashing: Andrew BustamanteIn this moment, the former CIA intelligence officer Andrew Bustamante discusses the crucial techniques of manipulation, which he describes as a core part of CIA training. Andrew  introduces the R.I.C.E. analogy, which stands for Reward, Ideology, Coercion, and Ego. This framework is essential for understanding the motivations of others, allowing you to connect with them, build relationships, and influence their actions. According to Andrew, reward involves anything the other person desires, while ideology reflects the person’s core beliefs and is the most powerful element of the acronym. Coercion involves using negative behaviours on someone such as guilt or blackmail, and ego relates to how the other person sees themselves. Andrew translates this manipulation technique to marketing. He suggests that by sending targeted messages to your audience and assessing their responses, you gain insights into their ideology, providing you with useful information for future sales. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/vgYbIohXXKb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/r9qufpkXXKb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Andrew: https://everydayspy.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the former CIA intelligence officer Andrew Bustamante discusses the crucial techniques of manipulation, which he describes as a core part of CIA training. Andrew  introduces the R.I.C.E. analogy, which stands for Reward, Ideology, Coercion, and Ego. This framework is essential for understanding the motivations of others, allowing you to connect with them, build relationships, and influence their actions. According to Andrew, reward involves anything the other person desires, while ideology reflects the person’s core beliefs and is the most powerful element of the acronym. Coercion involves using negative behaviours on someone such as guilt or blackmail, and ego relates to how the other person sees themselves. Andrew translates this manipulation technique to marketing. He suggests that by sending targeted messages to your audience and assessing their responses, you gain insights into their ideology, providing you with useful information for future sales. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/vgYbIohXXKb Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/r9qufpkXXKb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Andrew: https://everydayspy.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 169: CIA Spy Reveals How To AVOID Media Manipulation & Brainwashing: Andrew Bustamante95700080-52f0-49f8-b1e2-ea6f5bcaf93bFri, 05 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000689https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: Praying for Time (2024) Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 187: Praying for Time (2024)594322db-f2f8-4599-be08-82b8ed2e4c9bFri, 05 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: The Church’s Sacrificial Unity (2024) Together, we continue our exploration of the sacrificial memorial of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike reiterates that the whole Church, both visible and invisible, is united in the Sacrifice of the Eucharist. He also further unpacks the importance of a quote from St. Ignatius of Antioch, which states that the offering of the sacrifice of the Eucharist must be united with the apostolic succession of our Pope and bishop. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1369-1372. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we continue our exploration of the sacrificial memorial of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike reiterates that the whole Church, both visible and invisible, is united in the Sacrifice of the Eucharist. He also further unpacks the importance of a quote from St. Ignatius of Antioch, which states that the offering of the sacrifice of the Eucharist must be united with the apostolic succession of our Pope and bishop. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1369-1372. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 187: The Church’s Sacrificial Unity (2024)c2cac1e0-dcf3-44aa-822a-701144ebf8cdFri, 05 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: The Church’s Sacrificial Unity (2024) Together, we continue our exploration of the sacrificial memorial of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike reiterates that the whole Church, both visible and invisible, is united in the Sacrifice of the Eucharist. He also further unpacks the importance of a quote from St. Ignatius of Antioch, which states that the offering of the sacrifice of the Eucharist must be united with the apostolic succession of our Pope and bishop. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1369-1372. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we continue our exploration of the sacrificial memorial of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike reiterates that the whole Church, both visible and invisible, is united in the Sacrifice of the Eucharist. He also further unpacks the importance of a quote from St. Ignatius of Antioch, which states that the offering of the sacrifice of the Eucharist must be united with the apostolic succession of our Pope and bishop. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1369-1372. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 187: The Church’s Sacrificial Unity (2024)7f5e0819-27a2-41e8-8061-23082206eddcFri, 05 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: Praying for Time (2024) Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 187: Praying for Time (2024)06b5db22-a83d-48c1-b81e-cf35fa7ce728Fri, 05 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: Praying for Time (2024) Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 187: Praying for Time (2024)f141835f-eb6d-4846-962f-549391d8802cFri, 05 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: Praying for Time (2024) Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 187: Praying for Time (2024)05e26563-9d9d-4cb2-81a4-4c1bd154fca4Fri, 05 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTreasure in HeavenAmelia looked down at her paint-splattered T-shirt and jeans and shook her head. "I'm trying to keep it on the wall."Her dad grinned. "Me too, but look at my hair."Amelia's eyes widened. "What if the blue never comes out?""Then I guess I'll have blue hair," Dad said."You two sound like you're having fun in here." Mom stepped into the doorway. "Mind if I join you?"Amelia looked at her mom and giggled. "You have pink paint in your hair.""I do?" Mom pulled her ponytail forward to see. "Oh, well. It will wash out."Amelia dipped her roller in the paint pan. "I didn't know painting could be so much fun.""I know," Mom said. "I think part of it is knowing we're doing this for someone else. I can't wait to see your cousins' faces when they see the freshly painted walls."Dad nodded. "It feels good to do this for your aunt after all she's been through lately.""It feels kind of like Christmas morning," Amelia said as she rolled more paint on the wall. "I thought I could only feel like that if I were getting something.""Well, in a way, you are getting something," Dad said. "You know how the Bible tells us not to store treasures on earth but to store them in heaven? Today, helping out your aunt and cousins like this, you're storing up treasures in heaven.""We store treasures in heaven by doing good things for others?" asked Amelia. Dad nodded. "The Bible reminds us that earthly treasures don't last forever, but Jesus loved us so much that He died and rose again so we could be part of His eternal kingdom. When we do things for others to show them His love, God promises to use our loving deeds to build His kingdom. It's one way we store up treasures that last." "I want to do stuff like this more often," Amelia said."I think that would be a great idea," said Mom. "We can find other ways to share God's love as a family."Amelia smiled as she put one more stripe of paint on the wall, knowing her cousins were going to love their new room. She couldn't wait to do even more to serve others and store treasures in heaven. –Bethany Acker

Amelia looked down at her paint-splattered T-shirt and jeans and shook her head. "I'm trying to keep it on the wall."Her dad grinned. "Me too, but look at my hair."Amelia's eyes widened. "What if the blue never comes out?""Then I guess I'll have blue hair," Dad said."You two sound like you're having fun in here." Mom stepped into the doorway. "Mind if I join you?"Amelia looked at her mom and giggled. "You have pink paint in your hair.""I do?" Mom pulled her ponytail forward to see. "Oh, well. It will wash out."Amelia dipped her roller in the paint pan. "I didn't know painting could be so much fun.""I know," Mom said. "I think part of it is knowing we're doing this for someone else. I can't wait to see your cousins' faces when they see the freshly painted walls."Dad nodded. "It feels good to do this for your aunt after all she's been through lately.""It feels kind of like Christmas morning," Amelia said as she rolled more paint on the wall. "I thought I could only feel like that if I were getting something.""Well, in a way, you are getting something," Dad said. "You know how the Bible tells us not to store treasures on earth but to store them in heaven? Today, helping out your aunt and cousins like this, you're storing up treasures in heaven.""We store treasures in heaven by doing good things for others?" asked Amelia. Dad nodded. "The Bible reminds us that earthly treasures don't last forever, but Jesus loved us so much that He died and rose again so we could be part of His eternal kingdom. When we do things for others to show them His love, God promises to use our loving deeds to build His kingdom. It's one way we store up treasures that last." "I want to do stuff like this more often," Amelia said."I think that would be a great idea," said Mom. "We can find other ways to share God's love as a family."Amelia smiled as she put one more stripe of paint on the wall, knowing her cousins were going to love their new room. She couldn't wait to do even more to serve others and store treasures in heaven. –Bethany Acker

Treasure in Heaven7b906a68-29de-4158-9999-91e2aaff68deFri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTreasure in HeavenAmelia looked down at her paint-splattered T-shirt and jeans and shook her head. "I'm trying to keep it on the wall."Her dad grinned. "Me too, but look at my hair."Amelia's eyes widened. "What if the blue never comes out?""Then I guess I'll have blue hair," Dad said."You two sound like you're having fun in here." Mom stepped into the doorway. "Mind if I join you?"Amelia looked at her mom and giggled. "You have pink paint in your hair.""I do?" Mom pulled her ponytail forward to see. "Oh, well. It will wash out."Amelia dipped her roller in the paint pan. "I didn't know painting could be so much fun.""I know," Mom said. "I think part of it is knowing we're doing this for someone else. I can't wait to see your cousins' faces when they see the freshly painted walls."Dad nodded. "It feels good to do this for your aunt after all she's been through lately.""It feels kind of like Christmas morning," Amelia said as she rolled more paint on the wall. "I thought I could only feel like that if I were getting something.""Well, in a way, you are getting something," Dad said. "You know how the Bible tells us not to store treasures on earth but to store them in heaven? Today, helping out your aunt and cousins like this, you're storing up treasures in heaven.""We store treasures in heaven by doing good things for others?" asked Amelia. Dad nodded. "The Bible reminds us that earthly treasures don't last forever, but Jesus loved us so much that He died and rose again so we could be part of His eternal kingdom. When we do things for others to show them His love, God promises to use our loving deeds to build His kingdom. It's one way we store up treasures that last." "I want to do stuff like this more often," Amelia said."I think that would be a great idea," said Mom. "We can find other ways to share God's love as a family."Amelia smiled as she put one more stripe of paint on the wall, knowing her cousins were going to love their new room. She couldn't wait to do even more to serve others and store treasures in heaven. –Bethany Acker

Amelia looked down at her paint-splattered T-shirt and jeans and shook her head. "I'm trying to keep it on the wall."Her dad grinned. "Me too, but look at my hair."Amelia's eyes widened. "What if the blue never comes out?""Then I guess I'll have blue hair," Dad said."You two sound like you're having fun in here." Mom stepped into the doorway. "Mind if I join you?"Amelia looked at her mom and giggled. "You have pink paint in your hair.""I do?" Mom pulled her ponytail forward to see. "Oh, well. It will wash out."Amelia dipped her roller in the paint pan. "I didn't know painting could be so much fun.""I know," Mom said. "I think part of it is knowing we're doing this for someone else. I can't wait to see your cousins' faces when they see the freshly painted walls."Dad nodded. "It feels good to do this for your aunt after all she's been through lately.""It feels kind of like Christmas morning," Amelia said as she rolled more paint on the wall. "I thought I could only feel like that if I were getting something.""Well, in a way, you are getting something," Dad said. "You know how the Bible tells us not to store treasures on earth but to store them in heaven? Today, helping out your aunt and cousins like this, you're storing up treasures in heaven.""We store treasures in heaven by doing good things for others?" asked Amelia. Dad nodded. "The Bible reminds us that earthly treasures don't last forever, but Jesus loved us so much that He died and rose again so we could be part of His eternal kingdom. When we do things for others to show them His love, God promises to use our loving deeds to build His kingdom. It's one way we store up treasures that last." "I want to do stuff like this more often," Amelia said."I think that would be a great idea," said Mom. "We can find other ways to share God's love as a family."Amelia smiled as she put one more stripe of paint on the wall, knowing her cousins were going to love their new room. She couldn't wait to do even more to serve others and store treasures in heaven. –Bethany Acker

Treasure in Heavena7b33d41-9b97-4ba2-96ed-243a7f69247eFri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Someone You Love Walks Away From God / Leaves the Church If you have a family member, friend, or loved one who is far from God, you&#39;re not alone. You&#39;re in good company—not the least of which is God the Father himself, who works so hard to unite us with himself. If someone you love has stopped going to Church, or isn&#39;t practicing the faith anymore, or hasn&#39;t yet said &quot;yes&quot; to Jesus to begin with, what is the best way to love them? Today, Fr. Mike has 4 simple things you can do to keep loving them on their faith journey, through all of the ups and downs. They&#39;re not easy to do, but they&#39;re always right.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you have a family member, friend, or loved one who is far from God, you&#39;re not alone. You&#39;re in good company—not the least of which is God the Father himself, who works so hard to unite us with himself. If someone you love has stopped going to Church, or isn&#39;t practicing the faith anymore, or hasn&#39;t yet said &quot;yes&quot; to Jesus to begin with, what is the best way to love them? Today, Fr. Mike has 4 simple things you can do to keep loving them on their faith journey, through all of the ups and downs. They&#39;re not easy to do, but they&#39;re always right.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Someone You Love Walks Away From God / Leaves the Church8a116dbc-0fde-411a-b708-58a68c4971c9Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Someone You Love Walks Away From God / Leaves the Church If you have a family member, friend, or loved one who is far from God, you&#39;re not alone. You&#39;re in good company—not the least of which is God the Father himself, who works so hard to unite us with himself. If someone you love has stopped going to Church, or isn&#39;t practicing the faith anymore, or hasn&#39;t yet said &quot;yes&quot; to Jesus to begin with, what is the best way to love them? Today, Fr. Mike has 4 simple things you can do to keep loving them on their faith journey, through all of the ups and downs. They&#39;re not easy to do, but they&#39;re always right.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you have a family member, friend, or loved one who is far from God, you&#39;re not alone. You&#39;re in good company—not the least of which is God the Father himself, who works so hard to unite us with himself. If someone you love has stopped going to Church, or isn&#39;t practicing the faith anymore, or hasn&#39;t yet said &quot;yes&quot; to Jesus to begin with, what is the best way to love them? Today, Fr. Mike has 4 simple things you can do to keep loving them on their faith journey, through all of the ups and downs. They&#39;re not easy to do, but they&#39;re always right.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Someone You Love Walks Away From God / Leaves the Church85a25418-942d-492d-82b7-d3f80c9bdc73Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#874 - Psalms 146,147 – The Lord builds UpThis episode is part 108 of a study of the book of Psalms. Two more songs of praise for the Lord who is the maker of all things and who builds up. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-146147-the-lord-builds-up/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 108 of a study of the book of Psalms. Two more songs of praise for the Lord who is the maker of all things and who builds up. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-146147-the-lord-builds-up/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#874 - Psalms 146,147 – The Lord builds Up0db8e04f-84f9-4356-b8cc-b1ceada90488Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000629https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Ozempic Expert: Ozempic Transforms Your Gut Microbiome! People Are Being Overdosed On Ozempic! Microdosing Saved My Life! - Dr Tyna MooreIt's the most effective weight loss drug ever, but could it have other miraculous benefits? Dr Tyna Moore is a certified Naturopathic and Chiropractic physician and expert in holistic regenerative medicine. She is also the host of ‘The Dr Tyna Show’ Podcast and founder of the ‘Ozempic Uncovered’ course about the benefits of the drug.  In this conversation, Dr Tyna and Steven discuss topics such as, how Ozempic saved Tyna’s mother’s life, the link between Ozempic and fertility, Ozempic's impact on alcoholism, and how Ozempic can boost your sex drive.  00:00 Intro 02:06 What Is Tina's Mission? 03:33 What Is a Naturopathic Doctor? 05:13 What Is Metabolic Dysfunction? 10:17 Tina's Most Surprising Case Studies 12:45 What Treatment Did You Prescribe Your Mother? 15:47 Tina's Health History 19:28 Discovering Ozempic 27:57 What Is Ozempic? 32:14 Tina's Use of Ozempic 38:17 The Untold Story of Ozempic 41:26 Other Benefits of Ozempic 50:36 Ozempic the Cancer Cure? 54:45 Mental Health Connections to Ozempic 57:14 Sexual Health and Fertility Impact 01:00:58 Where Is Metabolic Dysfunction Coming From? 01:05:04 What Advice You'd Give Someone With PCOS 01:10:13 Microdosing Examples 01:15:07 Microdosing Ozempic 01:20:34 Is Ozempic a Cure for Addiction? 01:23:56 Ozempic and the Dopamine Pathways 01:27:34 Should We Be Concerned About Side Effects? 01:30:18 What Are the Downsides of the Treatment? 01:32:42 What Else You Need to Do for Weight Loss if Microdosing 01:35:30 Losing Muscle as We Age, Fact? 01:36:37 The Sleep Component 01:38:44 Mindset for Weight Loss 01:40:36 The Benefits of Saunas 01:42:34 What Would Tyna Say to the World? 01:46:57 How to Find Out More About Tyna's Work 01:54:06 Guest's Last Question You can sign up to Tyna’s ‘Ozempic Uncovered’ course, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/SzO8olaUTKb  Follow Tyna:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/1jWIP6cUTKb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/TDLQu8fUTKb  Learn more about the studies mentioned, here: Ozempic and cardiovascular disease - https://g2ul0.app.link/acj4iubuVKb  Ozempic and colorectal cancer - https://g2ul0.app.link/ZFpVdfduVKb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the most effective weight loss drug ever, but could it have other miraculous benefits? Dr Tyna Moore is a certified Naturopathic and Chiropractic physician and expert in holistic regenerative medicine. She is also the host of ‘The Dr Tyna Show’ Podcast and founder of the ‘Ozempic Uncovered’ course about the benefits of the drug.  In this conversation, Dr Tyna and Steven discuss topics such as, how Ozempic saved Tyna’s mother’s life, the link between Ozempic and fertility, Ozempic's impact on alcoholism, and how Ozempic can boost your sex drive.  00:00 Intro 02:06 What Is Tina's Mission? 03:33 What Is a Naturopathic Doctor? 05:13 What Is Metabolic Dysfunction? 10:17 Tina's Most Surprising Case Studies 12:45 What Treatment Did You Prescribe Your Mother? 15:47 Tina's Health History 19:28 Discovering Ozempic 27:57 What Is Ozempic? 32:14 Tina's Use of Ozempic 38:17 The Untold Story of Ozempic 41:26 Other Benefits of Ozempic 50:36 Ozempic the Cancer Cure? 54:45 Mental Health Connections to Ozempic 57:14 Sexual Health and Fertility Impact 01:00:58 Where Is Metabolic Dysfunction Coming From? 01:05:04 What Advice You'd Give Someone With PCOS 01:10:13 Microdosing Examples 01:15:07 Microdosing Ozempic 01:20:34 Is Ozempic a Cure for Addiction? 01:23:56 Ozempic and the Dopamine Pathways 01:27:34 Should We Be Concerned About Side Effects? 01:30:18 What Are the Downsides of the Treatment? 01:32:42 What Else You Need to Do for Weight Loss if Microdosing 01:35:30 Losing Muscle as We Age, Fact? 01:36:37 The Sleep Component 01:38:44 Mindset for Weight Loss 01:40:36 The Benefits of Saunas 01:42:34 What Would Tyna Say to the World? 01:46:57 How to Find Out More About Tyna's Work 01:54:06 Guest's Last Question You can sign up to Tyna’s ‘Ozempic Uncovered’ course, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/SzO8olaUTKb  Follow Tyna:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/1jWIP6cUTKb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/TDLQu8fUTKb  Learn more about the studies mentioned, here: Ozempic and cardiovascular disease - https://g2ul0.app.link/acj4iubuVKb  Ozempic and colorectal cancer - https://g2ul0.app.link/ZFpVdfduVKb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Ozempic Expert: Ozempic Transforms Your Gut Microbiome! People Are Being Overdosed On Ozempic! Microdosing Saved My Life! - Dr Tyna Moore8f3f1a5a-8ff9-4123-8ead-bb57bed6bc89Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +00007233https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2024)2514fd6f-324f-457b-8864-6e0c1245a058Thu, 04 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: The Sacrificial Memorial (2024) We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that every element of Christ’s passion, the whole thing, is one, single sacrifice, and when we celebrate the Mass, we are participating in that same sacrifice. He also reiterates that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It “re-presents” the sacrifice of the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1362-1386. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that every element of Christ’s passion, the whole thing, is one, single sacrifice, and when we celebrate the Mass, we are participating in that same sacrifice. He also reiterates that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It “re-presents” the sacrifice of the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1362-1386. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 186: The Sacrificial Memorial (2024)9d0aef8f-0e69-475d-b4a3-124bb5f4a9fcThu, 04 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: The Sacrificial Memorial (2024) We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that every element of Christ’s passion, the whole thing, is one, single sacrifice, and when we celebrate the Mass, we are participating in that same sacrifice. He also reiterates that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It “re-presents” the sacrifice of the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1362-1386. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that every element of Christ’s passion, the whole thing, is one, single sacrifice, and when we celebrate the Mass, we are participating in that same sacrifice. He also reiterates that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It “re-presents” the sacrifice of the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1362-1386. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 186: The Sacrificial Memorial (2024)0bf1488e-fbca-422e-96a1-85384916b482Thu, 04 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2024)3bc798da-9b11-4fd3-bb20-47eecfec3891Thu, 04 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2024)71893956-f53b-476b-a427-ca6140c85faaThu, 04 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2024)9d6a09df-da97-453d-a15c-961c3105e309Thu, 04 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Reason to Celebrate"Grandpa, look at that one!" exclaimed Easton as a burst of colorful sparks filled the air. He watched in awe as the twirling sparks wove patterns of color in the sky as they made their way down to the earth. "It's the best one yet." The fireworks display was spectacular. Amid ohs and ahs from the crowd, a variety of reds, greens, yellows, blues, and blazing whites lit up the sky.After the grand finale, Grandpa and Easton stood and stretched. "Do you know why we celebrate the Fourth of July?" asked Grandpa."Sure," replied Easton as they walked back to the car. "It's a special day that's set aside to celebrate our freedom and liberty."Grandpa nodded. "We live in a country where we can choose what kind of work we want to do, travel where we want, say what we think, vote for those we want to be elected, and meet for public worship of God. Not everyone has those privileges.""I know, Grandpa," said Easton. "I'm glad we can do those things here.""I am too," said Grandpa. After a moment, he added, "But did you know, Easton, that the greatest freedom anyone can have is available to people in every country of the world?""It is?" asked Easton.Grandpa nodded. "Unfortunately, many people don't know about that freedom," he said. "I'm talking about the freedom that Jesus Christ gives to everyone who trusts in Him. When we trust Him to forgive us for all the wrong things we've done and be our Savior, He makes us His children and frees us from the power and the punishment of sin. That's the most spectacular freedom anyone will ever have.""Then we should celebrate that too," said Easton with a grin. "Can we have fireworks again tomorrow?"Grandpa laughed. "That might not be a bad idea. We should certainly let the world know about this freedom and tell people that they can enjoy it too. All right. We'll have to think about a good way to celebrate our freedom in Christ, and then let's do it!" –Linda E. Knight

"Grandpa, look at that one!" exclaimed Easton as a burst of colorful sparks filled the air. He watched in awe as the twirling sparks wove patterns of color in the sky as they made their way down to the earth. "It's the best one yet." The fireworks display was spectacular. Amid ohs and ahs from the crowd, a variety of reds, greens, yellows, blues, and blazing whites lit up the sky.After the grand finale, Grandpa and Easton stood and stretched. "Do you know why we celebrate the Fourth of July?" asked Grandpa."Sure," replied Easton as they walked back to the car. "It's a special day that's set aside to celebrate our freedom and liberty."Grandpa nodded. "We live in a country where we can choose what kind of work we want to do, travel where we want, say what we think, vote for those we want to be elected, and meet for public worship of God. Not everyone has those privileges.""I know, Grandpa," said Easton. "I'm glad we can do those things here.""I am too," said Grandpa. After a moment, he added, "But did you know, Easton, that the greatest freedom anyone can have is available to people in every country of the world?""It is?" asked Easton.Grandpa nodded. "Unfortunately, many people don't know about that freedom," he said. "I'm talking about the freedom that Jesus Christ gives to everyone who trusts in Him. When we trust Him to forgive us for all the wrong things we've done and be our Savior, He makes us His children and frees us from the power and the punishment of sin. That's the most spectacular freedom anyone will ever have.""Then we should celebrate that too," said Easton with a grin. "Can we have fireworks again tomorrow?"Grandpa laughed. "That might not be a bad idea. We should certainly let the world know about this freedom and tell people that they can enjoy it too. All right. We'll have to think about a good way to celebrate our freedom in Christ, and then let's do it!" –Linda E. Knight

A Reason to Celebrate1c4024d5-2cbb-4165-9a43-9b09cbedbc86Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Reason to Celebrate"Grandpa, look at that one!" exclaimed Easton as a burst of colorful sparks filled the air. He watched in awe as the twirling sparks wove patterns of color in the sky as they made their way down to the earth. "It's the best one yet." The fireworks display was spectacular. Amid ohs and ahs from the crowd, a variety of reds, greens, yellows, blues, and blazing whites lit up the sky.After the grand finale, Grandpa and Easton stood and stretched. "Do you know why we celebrate the Fourth of July?" asked Grandpa."Sure," replied Easton as they walked back to the car. "It's a special day that's set aside to celebrate our freedom and liberty."Grandpa nodded. "We live in a country where we can choose what kind of work we want to do, travel where we want, say what we think, vote for those we want to be elected, and meet for public worship of God. Not everyone has those privileges.""I know, Grandpa," said Easton. "I'm glad we can do those things here.""I am too," said Grandpa. After a moment, he added, "But did you know, Easton, that the greatest freedom anyone can have is available to people in every country of the world?""It is?" asked Easton.Grandpa nodded. "Unfortunately, many people don't know about that freedom," he said. "I'm talking about the freedom that Jesus Christ gives to everyone who trusts in Him. When we trust Him to forgive us for all the wrong things we've done and be our Savior, He makes us His children and frees us from the power and the punishment of sin. That's the most spectacular freedom anyone will ever have.""Then we should celebrate that too," said Easton with a grin. "Can we have fireworks again tomorrow?"Grandpa laughed. "That might not be a bad idea. We should certainly let the world know about this freedom and tell people that they can enjoy it too. All right. We'll have to think about a good way to celebrate our freedom in Christ, and then let's do it!" –Linda E. Knight

"Grandpa, look at that one!" exclaimed Easton as a burst of colorful sparks filled the air. He watched in awe as the twirling sparks wove patterns of color in the sky as they made their way down to the earth. "It's the best one yet." The fireworks display was spectacular. Amid ohs and ahs from the crowd, a variety of reds, greens, yellows, blues, and blazing whites lit up the sky.After the grand finale, Grandpa and Easton stood and stretched. "Do you know why we celebrate the Fourth of July?" asked Grandpa."Sure," replied Easton as they walked back to the car. "It's a special day that's set aside to celebrate our freedom and liberty."Grandpa nodded. "We live in a country where we can choose what kind of work we want to do, travel where we want, say what we think, vote for those we want to be elected, and meet for public worship of God. Not everyone has those privileges.""I know, Grandpa," said Easton. "I'm glad we can do those things here.""I am too," said Grandpa. After a moment, he added, "But did you know, Easton, that the greatest freedom anyone can have is available to people in every country of the world?""It is?" asked Easton.Grandpa nodded. "Unfortunately, many people don't know about that freedom," he said. "I'm talking about the freedom that Jesus Christ gives to everyone who trusts in Him. When we trust Him to forgive us for all the wrong things we've done and be our Savior, He makes us His children and frees us from the power and the punishment of sin. That's the most spectacular freedom anyone will ever have.""Then we should celebrate that too," said Easton with a grin. "Can we have fireworks again tomorrow?"Grandpa laughed. "That might not be a bad idea. We should certainly let the world know about this freedom and tell people that they can enjoy it too. All right. We'll have to think about a good way to celebrate our freedom in Christ, and then let's do it!" –Linda E. Knight

A Reason to Celebrated60c028a-2202-43c6-bf16-ffeb3f8f3d2eThu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#336: Your Father’s VoiceJohn 10:1-6  Join us in this heartwarming episode as we explore the beautiful illustration Jesus uses to describe his relationship with us. Discover how Jesus, the Good Shepherd, knows each of us by name and how we, his sheep, can recognize and follow his voice.Through this scripture and  practical application, we learn the importance of building a relationship with Jesus and ways to hear his voice in our daily lives.             1. Things we cover today: Who is the shepherd? Who are the sheep?  How do the sheep know the shepherd’s voice? 2. Practical Ways to Know Jesus’ Voice Memorizing scripture. Reading the Bible. Praying regularly To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 10:1-6  Join us in this heartwarming episode as we explore the beautiful illustration Jesus uses to describe his relationship with us. Discover how Jesus, the Good Shepherd, knows each of us by name and how we, his sheep, can recognize and follow his voice.Through this scripture and  practical application, we learn the importance of building a relationship with Jesus and ways to hear his voice in our daily lives.             1. Things we cover today: Who is the shepherd? Who are the sheep?  How do the sheep know the shepherd’s voice? 2. Practical Ways to Know Jesus’ Voice Memorizing scripture. Reading the Bible. Praying regularly To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#336: Your Father’s Voice69843cdd-834d-4992-b06e-a8be627b0f97Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000583https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Thanksgiving, Memorial, Presence (2024) Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike takes us back to the Book of Genesis, the sacrifices of Cain and Abel, and the Book of Exodus, the story of Moses and Pharaoh. He emphasizes that the point of freedom in life is to be led to the freedom to worship God and that it matters to God that we freely choose to attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1356-1361. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike takes us back to the Book of Genesis, the sacrifices of Cain and Abel, and the Book of Exodus, the story of Moses and Pharaoh. He emphasizes that the point of freedom in life is to be led to the freedom to worship God and that it matters to God that we freely choose to attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1356-1361. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 185: Thanksgiving, Memorial, Presence (2024)d1982396-2cf6-4365-a777-6c1bf1d950c2Wed, 03 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2024) Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2024)ef89bba2-20c9-4fb9-a06c-72f5873551f9Wed, 03 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Thanksgiving, Memorial, Presence (2024) Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike takes us back to the Book of Genesis, the sacrifices of Cain and Abel, and the Book of Exodus, the story of Moses and Pharaoh. He emphasizes that the point of freedom in life is to be led to the freedom to worship God and that it matters to God that we freely choose to attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1356-1361. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike takes us back to the Book of Genesis, the sacrifices of Cain and Abel, and the Book of Exodus, the story of Moses and Pharaoh. He emphasizes that the point of freedom in life is to be led to the freedom to worship God and that it matters to God that we freely choose to attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1356-1361. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 185: Thanksgiving, Memorial, Presence (2024)02bc2355-2f65-4324-a833-1441d6c416eaWed, 03 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2024) Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2024)13e1c706-184a-4310-b502-67285a4b078aWed, 03 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2024) Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2024)415b9878-2268-4994-965b-75db9b1b66c9Wed, 03 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2024) Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2024)19fd6ebd-dc90-4f01-a901-f73a6d35f7caWed, 03 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJust Take It"Gotcha!" Eli shouted as he took another of Adrian's game pieces off the board. Adrian groaned, then gave Eli a playful shove. "Adrian," said Eli's mom as she came into the room, "you're welcome to stay for dinner if you'd like. I'm making roast chicken and biscuits.""Really? Thanks!" said Adrian. "I love your cooking!""Call your mom and make sure it's okay," said Eli's mom. "Tell her we'll drop you off on our way to church--or you can come to church with us.""Okay," said Adrian. After Eli's mom left, Adrian turned to Eli. "You sure have to work hard to be Christians, don't you?""What do you mean?" asked Eli."You go to church all the time," replied Adrian. "And you can't do certain things.""But that's not what makes us Christians," said Eli. "Trusting that Jesus died and rose again to save us is the only thing that counts." Adrian just shrugged.When Eli's mom called them into the kitchen, Adrian's mouth watered at the smell of the chicken and biscuits. "Is there anything I can do?" he asked. "Do you need help setting the table?""Nope," said Eli's mom. "Everything's already done." She picked up a steaming dish. "All you need to do is eat!"They sat down and Eli's mom said a prayer, then she passed the chicken to Adrian. "This looks delicious!" he said as he stuck his fork into a leg. He bit into it and closed his eyes. "Wow. I could never cook like this!" Eli's mom smiled. "Adrian, I overheard you say that being a Christian seems like a lot of work, but it's Jesus who did all the work. We go to church and trust God to help us do what's right because Jesus has saved us and we love Him, not to become Christians. Salvation--being saved from sin and having eternal life--is a gift from God." She passed the bowl of biscuits to Adrian. "It's just like this meal I made. You don't need to work for it. Just take it."A smile spread across Adrian's face. "I think I will." He bit into a biscuit and chewed it thoughtfully. "Can I come to church with you tonight? I want to hear more about this gift from God." –Esther M. Bailey

"Gotcha!" Eli shouted as he took another of Adrian's game pieces off the board. Adrian groaned, then gave Eli a playful shove. "Adrian," said Eli's mom as she came into the room, "you're welcome to stay for dinner if you'd like. I'm making roast chicken and biscuits.""Really? Thanks!" said Adrian. "I love your cooking!""Call your mom and make sure it's okay," said Eli's mom. "Tell her we'll drop you off on our way to church--or you can come to church with us.""Okay," said Adrian. After Eli's mom left, Adrian turned to Eli. "You sure have to work hard to be Christians, don't you?""What do you mean?" asked Eli."You go to church all the time," replied Adrian. "And you can't do certain things.""But that's not what makes us Christians," said Eli. "Trusting that Jesus died and rose again to save us is the only thing that counts." Adrian just shrugged.When Eli's mom called them into the kitchen, Adrian's mouth watered at the smell of the chicken and biscuits. "Is there anything I can do?" he asked. "Do you need help setting the table?""Nope," said Eli's mom. "Everything's already done." She picked up a steaming dish. "All you need to do is eat!"They sat down and Eli's mom said a prayer, then she passed the chicken to Adrian. "This looks delicious!" he said as he stuck his fork into a leg. He bit into it and closed his eyes. "Wow. I could never cook like this!" Eli's mom smiled. "Adrian, I overheard you say that being a Christian seems like a lot of work, but it's Jesus who did all the work. We go to church and trust God to help us do what's right because Jesus has saved us and we love Him, not to become Christians. Salvation--being saved from sin and having eternal life--is a gift from God." She passed the bowl of biscuits to Adrian. "It's just like this meal I made. You don't need to work for it. Just take it."A smile spread across Adrian's face. "I think I will." He bit into a biscuit and chewed it thoughtfully. "Can I come to church with you tonight? I want to hear more about this gift from God." –Esther M. Bailey

Just Take It7be515b4-a2dc-4404-9dc4-929c74397ceeWed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJust Take It"Gotcha!" Eli shouted as he took another of Adrian's game pieces off the board. Adrian groaned, then gave Eli a playful shove. "Adrian," said Eli's mom as she came into the room, "you're welcome to stay for dinner if you'd like. I'm making roast chicken and biscuits.""Really? Thanks!" said Adrian. "I love your cooking!""Call your mom and make sure it's okay," said Eli's mom. "Tell her we'll drop you off on our way to church--or you can come to church with us.""Okay," said Adrian. After Eli's mom left, Adrian turned to Eli. "You sure have to work hard to be Christians, don't you?""What do you mean?" asked Eli."You go to church all the time," replied Adrian. "And you can't do certain things.""But that's not what makes us Christians," said Eli. "Trusting that Jesus died and rose again to save us is the only thing that counts." Adrian just shrugged.When Eli's mom called them into the kitchen, Adrian's mouth watered at the smell of the chicken and biscuits. "Is there anything I can do?" he asked. "Do you need help setting the table?""Nope," said Eli's mom. "Everything's already done." She picked up a steaming dish. "All you need to do is eat!"They sat down and Eli's mom said a prayer, then she passed the chicken to Adrian. "This looks delicious!" he said as he stuck his fork into a leg. He bit into it and closed his eyes. "Wow. I could never cook like this!" Eli's mom smiled. "Adrian, I overheard you say that being a Christian seems like a lot of work, but it's Jesus who did all the work. We go to church and trust God to help us do what's right because Jesus has saved us and we love Him, not to become Christians. Salvation--being saved from sin and having eternal life--is a gift from God." She passed the bowl of biscuits to Adrian. "It's just like this meal I made. You don't need to work for it. Just take it."A smile spread across Adrian's face. "I think I will." He bit into a biscuit and chewed it thoughtfully. "Can I come to church with you tonight? I want to hear more about this gift from God." –Esther M. Bailey

"Gotcha!" Eli shouted as he took another of Adrian's game pieces off the board. Adrian groaned, then gave Eli a playful shove. "Adrian," said Eli's mom as she came into the room, "you're welcome to stay for dinner if you'd like. I'm making roast chicken and biscuits.""Really? Thanks!" said Adrian. "I love your cooking!""Call your mom and make sure it's okay," said Eli's mom. "Tell her we'll drop you off on our way to church--or you can come to church with us.""Okay," said Adrian. After Eli's mom left, Adrian turned to Eli. "You sure have to work hard to be Christians, don't you?""What do you mean?" asked Eli."You go to church all the time," replied Adrian. "And you can't do certain things.""But that's not what makes us Christians," said Eli. "Trusting that Jesus died and rose again to save us is the only thing that counts." Adrian just shrugged.When Eli's mom called them into the kitchen, Adrian's mouth watered at the smell of the chicken and biscuits. "Is there anything I can do?" he asked. "Do you need help setting the table?""Nope," said Eli's mom. "Everything's already done." She picked up a steaming dish. "All you need to do is eat!"They sat down and Eli's mom said a prayer, then she passed the chicken to Adrian. "This looks delicious!" he said as he stuck his fork into a leg. He bit into it and closed his eyes. "Wow. I could never cook like this!" Eli's mom smiled. "Adrian, I overheard you say that being a Christian seems like a lot of work, but it's Jesus who did all the work. We go to church and trust God to help us do what's right because Jesus has saved us and we love Him, not to become Christians. Salvation--being saved from sin and having eternal life--is a gift from God." She passed the bowl of biscuits to Adrian. "It's just like this meal I made. You don't need to work for it. Just take it."A smile spread across Adrian's face. "I think I will." He bit into a biscuit and chewed it thoughtfully. "Can I come to church with you tonight? I want to hear more about this gift from God." –Esther M. Bailey

Just Take It3d89b030-509f-4a27-8fa1-803d0cff031dWed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSEASON 2 TRAILERThis July, heads will spin. Again.

This July, heads will spin. Again.

trailerSEASON 2 TRAILER1ace13c8-c053-4435-ab60-dc3f88863aa6Tue, 02 Jul 2024 23:13:35 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Unholy 6 Ps: Which One Keeps You Down?What does it mean to be in the world but not of the world? If we understand this concept generally, how can we live it out, and what benchmarks can men use to stay on track? Today, Devin, Sam, and John discuss 6 categories that can help you focus on resisting worldly temptations and truly living your best life. This challenging episode lays out 6 P's as an examination of the soul that will shake up your preconceived notions, reminding us that 'Friendship with the world makes us an enemy of God.' Podcast Sponsor: Exodus 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman INCREDIBLE DEVOTIONAL FOR MEN: LEAD by Devin Schadt - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/books/products/lead-daily-devotional 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 166 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Today we go into 3 additional ways that will lead to failure, none of which can be ignored.) 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be in the world but not of the world? If we understand this concept generally, how can we live it out, and what benchmarks can men use to stay on track? Today, Devin, Sam, and John discuss 6 categories that can help you focus on resisting worldly temptations and truly living your best life. This challenging episode lays out 6 P's as an examination of the soul that will shake up your preconceived notions, reminding us that 'Friendship with the world makes us an enemy of God.' Podcast Sponsor: Exodus 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman INCREDIBLE DEVOTIONAL FOR MEN: LEAD by Devin Schadt - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/books/products/lead-daily-devotional 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 166 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Today we go into 3 additional ways that will lead to failure, none of which can be ignored.) 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Unholy 6 Ps: Which One Keeps You Down?5e0988bb-cc84-4546-b735-3505cd75ef07Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +00003541https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2024)751b64d1-8b93-43c5-a23e-c972994f038bTue, 02 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) &quot;Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)f022527c-af55-4317-9766-97a97dfae7dbTue, 02 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: The Movement of the Mass (2024) There is great depth to the movement of the celebration of the Mass. Fr. Mike highlights the role of Christ as the head and high priest and the role of the laity as the body of Christ at Mass. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the importance of the altar at Mass, reminding us that the heart of religion is worship, and the heart of worship is sacrifice. Lastly, Fr. Mike explains how God’s love requires a response from each of us, making it both inclusive and exclusive love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1348-1355. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There is great depth to the movement of the celebration of the Mass. Fr. Mike highlights the role of Christ as the head and high priest and the role of the laity as the body of Christ at Mass. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the importance of the altar at Mass, reminding us that the heart of religion is worship, and the heart of worship is sacrifice. Lastly, Fr. Mike explains how God’s love requires a response from each of us, making it both inclusive and exclusive love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1348-1355. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 184: The Movement of the Mass (2024)3d6033a8-efcb-4a06-8246-0f03a3fa5f99Tue, 02 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: The Movement of the Mass (2024) There is great depth to the movement of the celebration of the Mass. Fr. Mike highlights the role of Christ as the head and high priest and the role of the laity as the body of Christ at Mass. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the importance of the altar at Mass, reminding us that the heart of religion is worship, and the heart of worship is sacrifice. Lastly, Fr. Mike explains how God’s love requires a response from each of us, making it both inclusive and exclusive love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1348-1355. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There is great depth to the movement of the celebration of the Mass. Fr. Mike highlights the role of Christ as the head and high priest and the role of the laity as the body of Christ at Mass. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the importance of the altar at Mass, reminding us that the heart of religion is worship, and the heart of worship is sacrifice. Lastly, Fr. Mike explains how God’s love requires a response from each of us, making it both inclusive and exclusive love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1348-1355. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 184: The Movement of the Mass (2024)0d59e494-4673-42e5-b114-4456f132e6fdTue, 02 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2024)909b1f43-09f4-41fc-a1de-d375eb4d95dbTue, 02 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) &quot;Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)9ba6aa36-2d85-4d06-be1b-92e2ef129da3Tue, 02 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) &quot;Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)1c4fe0aa-8bc8-4873-9710-3293809d15d1Tue, 02 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2024)d9691bf5-78d5-4a9e-b2d5-d0445512fc58Tue, 02 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2024)cb19f60e-dad2-47f3-9fdd-49c2c291c7b8Tue, 02 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) &quot;Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)ae526d58-8f42-45c2-ba62-e934e6d0ac18Tue, 02 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSweeter Than Choco-CakesGabriella read Mom's grocery list as she walked down the familiar aisles at the store. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a box of chocolate cream-filled snack cakes sitting on the shelf, and her mouth watered. I wish Mom had put Choco-Cakes on this list, she thought.As she walked back to the produce section, Gabriella thought about those Choco-Cakes and how good they would have tasted. She found her mother and placed the items from her list into the cart. "Why the frown?" asked Mom. "Are you upset about something?""No," answered Gabriella. "I was just wishing I could have picked up Choco-Cakes instead of all this stuff. I just love those things!" She rolled her eyes dramatically. "When I walk past them, I can almost hear them call out my name. 'Gabriella--I'm over here! Buy me! Eat me!' They're so good!" She and Mom both laughed."And what does the honey say when you walk by?" asked Mom as she took a jar of honey from a floor display. "It's sweet. Does it call your name too?"Gabriella shrugged. "No. Honey's okay, but I don't ever crave it. Do you?""No, but I think a lot of people in the Bible did," Mom said thoughtfully. "Some verses I read in the book of Psalms this morning included one that mentions honey, where the author says God's words are sweeter than honey.""I remember that verse," said Gabriella. "We had to learn it for church once. Maybe it would make more sense to me if I liked honey better.""The writer must have liked honey a lot," said Mom. "But he's saying that he likes God's Word even better. But for you…" Mom paused. "Why not think of it this way? God wants you to be hungry for His Word--the Bible--because it tells us what Jesus did to save us and reminds us of who we are as God's children. Through it, God gives us wisdom and encouragement for our lives. God wants you to be more hungry for His Word than for anything else in this world, including Choco-Cakes!"Gabriella grinned. "That I can understand," she said. "That would mean I like God's Word a whole lot!" –Jaunita Urbach

Gabriella read Mom's grocery list as she walked down the familiar aisles at the store. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a box of chocolate cream-filled snack cakes sitting on the shelf, and her mouth watered. I wish Mom had put Choco-Cakes on this list, she thought.As she walked back to the produce section, Gabriella thought about those Choco-Cakes and how good they would have tasted. She found her mother and placed the items from her list into the cart. "Why the frown?" asked Mom. "Are you upset about something?""No," answered Gabriella. "I was just wishing I could have picked up Choco-Cakes instead of all this stuff. I just love those things!" She rolled her eyes dramatically. "When I walk past them, I can almost hear them call out my name. 'Gabriella--I'm over here! Buy me! Eat me!' They're so good!" She and Mom both laughed."And what does the honey say when you walk by?" asked Mom as she took a jar of honey from a floor display. "It's sweet. Does it call your name too?"Gabriella shrugged. "No. Honey's okay, but I don't ever crave it. Do you?""No, but I think a lot of people in the Bible did," Mom said thoughtfully. "Some verses I read in the book of Psalms this morning included one that mentions honey, where the author says God's words are sweeter than honey.""I remember that verse," said Gabriella. "We had to learn it for church once. Maybe it would make more sense to me if I liked honey better.""The writer must have liked honey a lot," said Mom. "But he's saying that he likes God's Word even better. But for you…" Mom paused. "Why not think of it this way? God wants you to be hungry for His Word--the Bible--because it tells us what Jesus did to save us and reminds us of who we are as God's children. Through it, God gives us wisdom and encouragement for our lives. God wants you to be more hungry for His Word than for anything else in this world, including Choco-Cakes!"Gabriella grinned. "That I can understand," she said. "That would mean I like God's Word a whole lot!" –Jaunita Urbach

Sweeter Than Choco-Cakes3f4fba1c-1728-4d0b-b981-586648e75454Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSweeter Than Choco-CakesGabriella read Mom's grocery list as she walked down the familiar aisles at the store. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a box of chocolate cream-filled snack cakes sitting on the shelf, and her mouth watered. I wish Mom had put Choco-Cakes on this list, she thought.As she walked back to the produce section, Gabriella thought about those Choco-Cakes and how good they would have tasted. She found her mother and placed the items from her list into the cart. "Why the frown?" asked Mom. "Are you upset about something?""No," answered Gabriella. "I was just wishing I could have picked up Choco-Cakes instead of all this stuff. I just love those things!" She rolled her eyes dramatically. "When I walk past them, I can almost hear them call out my name. 'Gabriella--I'm over here! Buy me! Eat me!' They're so good!" She and Mom both laughed."And what does the honey say when you walk by?" asked Mom as she took a jar of honey from a floor display. "It's sweet. Does it call your name too?"Gabriella shrugged. "No. Honey's okay, but I don't ever crave it. Do you?""No, but I think a lot of people in the Bible did," Mom said thoughtfully. "Some verses I read in the book of Psalms this morning included one that mentions honey, where the author says God's words are sweeter than honey.""I remember that verse," said Gabriella. "We had to learn it for church once. Maybe it would make more sense to me if I liked honey better.""The writer must have liked honey a lot," said Mom. "But he's saying that he likes God's Word even better. But for you…" Mom paused. "Why not think of it this way? God wants you to be hungry for His Word--the Bible--because it tells us what Jesus did to save us and reminds us of who we are as God's children. Through it, God gives us wisdom and encouragement for our lives. God wants you to be more hungry for His Word than for anything else in this world, including Choco-Cakes!"Gabriella grinned. "That I can understand," she said. "That would mean I like God's Word a whole lot!" –Jaunita Urbach

Gabriella read Mom's grocery list as she walked down the familiar aisles at the store. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a box of chocolate cream-filled snack cakes sitting on the shelf, and her mouth watered. I wish Mom had put Choco-Cakes on this list, she thought.As she walked back to the produce section, Gabriella thought about those Choco-Cakes and how good they would have tasted. She found her mother and placed the items from her list into the cart. "Why the frown?" asked Mom. "Are you upset about something?""No," answered Gabriella. "I was just wishing I could have picked up Choco-Cakes instead of all this stuff. I just love those things!" She rolled her eyes dramatically. "When I walk past them, I can almost hear them call out my name. 'Gabriella--I'm over here! Buy me! Eat me!' They're so good!" She and Mom both laughed."And what does the honey say when you walk by?" asked Mom as she took a jar of honey from a floor display. "It's sweet. Does it call your name too?"Gabriella shrugged. "No. Honey's okay, but I don't ever crave it. Do you?""No, but I think a lot of people in the Bible did," Mom said thoughtfully. "Some verses I read in the book of Psalms this morning included one that mentions honey, where the author says God's words are sweeter than honey.""I remember that verse," said Gabriella. "We had to learn it for church once. Maybe it would make more sense to me if I liked honey better.""The writer must have liked honey a lot," said Mom. "But he's saying that he likes God's Word even better. But for you…" Mom paused. "Why not think of it this way? God wants you to be hungry for His Word--the Bible--because it tells us what Jesus did to save us and reminds us of who we are as God's children. Through it, God gives us wisdom and encouragement for our lives. God wants you to be more hungry for His Word than for anything else in this world, including Choco-Cakes!"Gabriella grinned. "That I can understand," she said. "That would mean I like God's Word a whole lot!" –Jaunita Urbach

Sweeter Than Choco-Cakes3dfed8a2-87de-44cd-8e9c-343b78272b44Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay One or One DayWhile Eve was speaking to the serpent, Adam...stood by idle. He did not act. How often do we also fail to act - either entirely or slowly? Join me in this episode as I explore why it is so important to make today "Day One" or obedience to God's will, rather than waiting to obey "One Day" in the future when it's more convenient. God invites us to obedience. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

While Eve was speaking to the serpent, Adam...stood by idle. He did not act. How often do we also fail to act - either entirely or slowly? Join me in this episode as I explore why it is so important to make today "Day One" or obedience to God's will, rather than waiting to obey "One Day" in the future when it's more convenient. God invites us to obedience. I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullDay One or One Dayf8a4f664-c9f3-42e1-9f71-36ac9fb97c83Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Sleep Scientist (NEW RESEARCH): Sleeping Patterns Can Predict Future Diseases! Sleep Deprivation Is A Silent Killer! The Painful Trick To Fix Poor Sleep - Dr Guy LeschzinerSleep walking, night terrors and even sleep murders, the mysteries of the sleeping brain revealed Professor Guy Leschinzer is a world-renowned expert in Neurology and Sleep Medicine at Guy’s Hospital London. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The Nocturnal Brain’, ‘The Man Who Tasted Words’, and most recently, ‘Seven Deadly Sins’.  In this conversation, Guy and Steven discuss topics such as, how sleep can strip belly fat, the one sleep disorder affecting up to 80% of people, the number one fix for insomnia, and the truth about sleep walking and other night time activities. 00:00 Intro 02:06 Dr. Guy's Fascination With Neurological Conditions 04:15 What Is Dr. Guy's Background 06:26 What Is A Sleep Disorder Centre? 08:01 Why Dr. Guy Chose To Study Sleep 09:19 Is Sleep Important? 11:24 Why We Need Sleep For Good Health 12:59 A Large Percent Of The Population Has Insomnia 17:05 What Is Narcolepsy 18:03 What's Causing So Many Sleep Problems? 21:06 What's The Perfect Sleeping Habit? 24:36 Sleep Quantity Variance Per Person 28:27 The Link Between Sleep And Weight Gain 31:44 Circadian Rhythms Explained 36:17 Blue Lights 39:34 The Main Reasons People Are Struggling With Their Sleep 44:35 Sleep Myths 46:15 Chronotypes 47:55 Where To Start Fixing Sleep Problems 51:25 The Rise Of Sleep Trackers 58:28 What Is The Glymphatic System? 01:01:50 The Link Between Sleep Deprivation And Alzheimer's 01:02:54 Medicating To Help Sleep 01:04:38 Side Effects Of Melatonin 01:06:05 Non-Medical Alternatives To Help Sleep 01:14:38 Surgery To Fix Sleeping Issues 01:17:49 What Would Brain Scans Reveal About Sleep Deprivation 01:19:40 Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Mood 01:21:11 Can Parts Of Our Brain Be Asleep? 01:22:47 Dreaming 01:25:08 Nightmares Explained 01:25:54 Why Do We Remember Some Dreams And Not Others? 01:28:12 Most Upsetting Sleep Disorder Dr. Guy Has Seen 01:31:42 The Sleepwalking Murderer 01:33:51 There Is Help For Insomnia 01:35:18 The Different Types Of Insomnia 01:36:42 The Man Who Tasted Words 01:39:33 Autism And Synesthesia 01:42:22 Are We Guilty Of Crimes If We Are Mentally Ill? 01:45:01 Interventions To Help The Criminally Mentally Ill 01:46:40 Crazy Stories Resulting From A Brain Disorder 01:52:47 How Meeting People With Brain Disorders Has Changed Dr. Guy 01:54:22 Guest's Last Question   You can purchase Guy’s books, here: ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/aoUzRBkJNKb  ‘The Nocturnal Brain’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/iLrSJxzKNKb ‘The Secret World of Sleep’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/W8nPXVCKNKb  Follow Guy: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/CCqOwVnJNKb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/YC1itGqJNKb  You can learn more about the study on light exposure patterns, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/2SQaT1KKNKb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/doac - give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!' Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sleep walking, night terrors and even sleep murders, the mysteries of the sleeping brain revealed Professor Guy Leschinzer is a world-renowned expert in Neurology and Sleep Medicine at Guy’s Hospital London. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The Nocturnal Brain’, ‘The Man Who Tasted Words’, and most recently, ‘Seven Deadly Sins’.  In this conversation, Guy and Steven discuss topics such as, how sleep can strip belly fat, the one sleep disorder affecting up to 80% of people, the number one fix for insomnia, and the truth about sleep walking and other night time activities. 00:00 Intro 02:06 Dr. Guy's Fascination With Neurological Conditions 04:15 What Is Dr. Guy's Background 06:26 What Is A Sleep Disorder Centre? 08:01 Why Dr. Guy Chose To Study Sleep 09:19 Is Sleep Important? 11:24 Why We Need Sleep For Good Health 12:59 A Large Percent Of The Population Has Insomnia 17:05 What Is Narcolepsy 18:03 What's Causing So Many Sleep Problems? 21:06 What's The Perfect Sleeping Habit? 24:36 Sleep Quantity Variance Per Person 28:27 The Link Between Sleep And Weight Gain 31:44 Circadian Rhythms Explained 36:17 Blue Lights 39:34 The Main Reasons People Are Struggling With Their Sleep 44:35 Sleep Myths 46:15 Chronotypes 47:55 Where To Start Fixing Sleep Problems 51:25 The Rise Of Sleep Trackers 58:28 What Is The Glymphatic System? 01:01:50 The Link Between Sleep Deprivation And Alzheimer's 01:02:54 Medicating To Help Sleep 01:04:38 Side Effects Of Melatonin 01:06:05 Non-Medical Alternatives To Help Sleep 01:14:38 Surgery To Fix Sleeping Issues 01:17:49 What Would Brain Scans Reveal About Sleep Deprivation 01:19:40 Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Mood 01:21:11 Can Parts Of Our Brain Be Asleep? 01:22:47 Dreaming 01:25:08 Nightmares Explained 01:25:54 Why Do We Remember Some Dreams And Not Others? 01:28:12 Most Upsetting Sleep Disorder Dr. Guy Has Seen 01:31:42 The Sleepwalking Murderer 01:33:51 There Is Help For Insomnia 01:35:18 The Different Types Of Insomnia 01:36:42 The Man Who Tasted Words 01:39:33 Autism And Synesthesia 01:42:22 Are We Guilty Of Crimes If We Are Mentally Ill? 01:45:01 Interventions To Help The Criminally Mentally Ill 01:46:40 Crazy Stories Resulting From A Brain Disorder 01:52:47 How Meeting People With Brain Disorders Has Changed Dr. Guy 01:54:22 Guest's Last Question   You can purchase Guy’s books, here: ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/aoUzRBkJNKb  ‘The Nocturnal Brain’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/iLrSJxzKNKb ‘The Secret World of Sleep’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/W8nPXVCKNKb  Follow Guy: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/CCqOwVnJNKb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/YC1itGqJNKb  You can learn more about the study on light exposure patterns, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/2SQaT1KKNKb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/doac - give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!' Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Sleep Scientist (NEW RESEARCH): Sleeping Patterns Can Predict Future Diseases! Sleep Deprivation Is A Silent Killer! The Painful Trick To Fix Poor Sleep - Dr Guy Leschzinera4f7f933-1e37-4003-81f2-0e7633eb8e1bMon, 01 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +00007271https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2024) Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2024)3c637739-39df-4862-b607-928863eea3e6Mon, 01 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: The Mass of All Ages (2024) Celebrating the sacrament of the Eucharist has been part of the Tradition of the Catholic Church for 2,000 years. Fr. Mike unpacks the citation from St. Justin Martyr&#39;s First Apology, which beautifully describes the structure of the Mass in AD 155 and captures how the Early Church had the same understanding of the Eucharist as we do today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1341-1347. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Celebrating the sacrament of the Eucharist has been part of the Tradition of the Catholic Church for 2,000 years. Fr. Mike unpacks the citation from St. Justin Martyr&#39;s First Apology, which beautifully describes the structure of the Mass in AD 155 and captures how the Early Church had the same understanding of the Eucharist as we do today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1341-1347. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 183: The Mass of All Ages (2024)4e86ed96-8a9a-4dfc-9fef-9a7c00453330Mon, 01 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: The Mass of All Ages (2024) Celebrating the sacrament of the Eucharist has been part of the Tradition of the Catholic Church for 2,000 years. Fr. Mike unpacks the citation from St. Justin Martyr&#39;s First Apology, which beautifully describes the structure of the Mass in AD 155 and captures how the Early Church had the same understanding of the Eucharist as we do today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1341-1347. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Celebrating the sacrament of the Eucharist has been part of the Tradition of the Catholic Church for 2,000 years. Fr. Mike unpacks the citation from St. Justin Martyr&#39;s First Apology, which beautifully describes the structure of the Mass in AD 155 and captures how the Early Church had the same understanding of the Eucharist as we do today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1341-1347. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 183: The Mass of All Ages (2024)ad736555-b040-4ea5-a746-c2f89280f911Mon, 01 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2024) Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2024)7e916ab1-8459-4b40-8ea5-00ca00922015Mon, 01 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2024) Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2024)f94eca8d-c1a2-4b6c-a248-2080b4ddd3c8Mon, 01 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2024) Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2024)e3fb34d6-543f-49c5-bdb5-8d22d4ddd366Mon, 01 Jul 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Relay RaceDimitri stood in place on the race track, alert and ready to spring into action for the final lap of the relay race. When his teammate passed him the baton, Dimitri sprinted down the track and was soon at full speed. Pushing himself to his limit, he zoomed ahead of his opponent. They were a full yard apart by the end of his run, and the crowd cheered as he crossed the finish line. "You did it, Dimitri! You did it!" his teammates called out."That team we were running against hasn't been beaten in four years!" he told Grandpa on the way home.Grandpa grinned. "But you beat them today!" A few months later, Dimitri and his mom arrived home after attending Grandpa's funeral. Grandpa had died of a heart attack, and Dimitri was still reeling from it. "I'm sure going to miss him," he said, tears filling his eyes. "He was the best grandpa in the world. I guess he was extra special to me because Dad died before I can remember.""I know," said Mom. "Grandpa loved Jesus and cared so much for other people--especially you."Dimitri nodded. "A lot of people will miss him." He absentmindedly picked up a picture of his relay team with the trophy they had won. "I'm glad Grandpa was here when our team won that trophy this year.""Yes, he enjoyed watching you race," Mom said, looking over Dimitri's shoulder at the picture. "Did you know that the Bible compares living the Christian life to running a race? In a way, it's like the relay races you've been running. Christians run in their appointed time and place in life. When they finish their race, others take over and carry on.""Well, then Grandpa was one of the best runners ever!" said Dimitri.Mom smiled and nodded in agreement. "In all he did and said, he carried the truth and love of Jesus like a baton as he ran. I know he wanted to pass that baton on to you. Take it and run the very best you can, trusting God to help you share the love of Jesus and the truth of how He died and rose again to save us with others. Will you do that?" Dimitri wiped his eyes and nodded. –Mary Rose Pearson

Dimitri stood in place on the race track, alert and ready to spring into action for the final lap of the relay race. When his teammate passed him the baton, Dimitri sprinted down the track and was soon at full speed. Pushing himself to his limit, he zoomed ahead of his opponent. They were a full yard apart by the end of his run, and the crowd cheered as he crossed the finish line. "You did it, Dimitri! You did it!" his teammates called out."That team we were running against hasn't been beaten in four years!" he told Grandpa on the way home.Grandpa grinned. "But you beat them today!" A few months later, Dimitri and his mom arrived home after attending Grandpa's funeral. Grandpa had died of a heart attack, and Dimitri was still reeling from it. "I'm sure going to miss him," he said, tears filling his eyes. "He was the best grandpa in the world. I guess he was extra special to me because Dad died before I can remember.""I know," said Mom. "Grandpa loved Jesus and cared so much for other people--especially you."Dimitri nodded. "A lot of people will miss him." He absentmindedly picked up a picture of his relay team with the trophy they had won. "I'm glad Grandpa was here when our team won that trophy this year.""Yes, he enjoyed watching you race," Mom said, looking over Dimitri's shoulder at the picture. "Did you know that the Bible compares living the Christian life to running a race? In a way, it's like the relay races you've been running. Christians run in their appointed time and place in life. When they finish their race, others take over and carry on.""Well, then Grandpa was one of the best runners ever!" said Dimitri.Mom smiled and nodded in agreement. "In all he did and said, he carried the truth and love of Jesus like a baton as he ran. I know he wanted to pass that baton on to you. Take it and run the very best you can, trusting God to help you share the love of Jesus and the truth of how He died and rose again to save us with others. Will you do that?" Dimitri wiped his eyes and nodded. –Mary Rose Pearson

The Relay Race32982b06-dc27-469c-8868-5b69f76cf429Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Relay RaceDimitri stood in place on the race track, alert and ready to spring into action for the final lap of the relay race. When his teammate passed him the baton, Dimitri sprinted down the track and was soon at full speed. Pushing himself to his limit, he zoomed ahead of his opponent. They were a full yard apart by the end of his run, and the crowd cheered as he crossed the finish line. "You did it, Dimitri! You did it!" his teammates called out."That team we were running against hasn't been beaten in four years!" he told Grandpa on the way home.Grandpa grinned. "But you beat them today!" A few months later, Dimitri and his mom arrived home after attending Grandpa's funeral. Grandpa had died of a heart attack, and Dimitri was still reeling from it. "I'm sure going to miss him," he said, tears filling his eyes. "He was the best grandpa in the world. I guess he was extra special to me because Dad died before I can remember.""I know," said Mom. "Grandpa loved Jesus and cared so much for other people--especially you."Dimitri nodded. "A lot of people will miss him." He absentmindedly picked up a picture of his relay team with the trophy they had won. "I'm glad Grandpa was here when our team won that trophy this year.""Yes, he enjoyed watching you race," Mom said, looking over Dimitri's shoulder at the picture. "Did you know that the Bible compares living the Christian life to running a race? In a way, it's like the relay races you've been running. Christians run in their appointed time and place in life. When they finish their race, others take over and carry on.""Well, then Grandpa was one of the best runners ever!" said Dimitri.Mom smiled and nodded in agreement. "In all he did and said, he carried the truth and love of Jesus like a baton as he ran. I know he wanted to pass that baton on to you. Take it and run the very best you can, trusting God to help you share the love of Jesus and the truth of how He died and rose again to save us with others. Will you do that?" Dimitri wiped his eyes and nodded. –Mary Rose Pearson

Dimitri stood in place on the race track, alert and ready to spring into action for the final lap of the relay race. When his teammate passed him the baton, Dimitri sprinted down the track and was soon at full speed. Pushing himself to his limit, he zoomed ahead of his opponent. They were a full yard apart by the end of his run, and the crowd cheered as he crossed the finish line. "You did it, Dimitri! You did it!" his teammates called out."That team we were running against hasn't been beaten in four years!" he told Grandpa on the way home.Grandpa grinned. "But you beat them today!" A few months later, Dimitri and his mom arrived home after attending Grandpa's funeral. Grandpa had died of a heart attack, and Dimitri was still reeling from it. "I'm sure going to miss him," he said, tears filling his eyes. "He was the best grandpa in the world. I guess he was extra special to me because Dad died before I can remember.""I know," said Mom. "Grandpa loved Jesus and cared so much for other people--especially you."Dimitri nodded. "A lot of people will miss him." He absentmindedly picked up a picture of his relay team with the trophy they had won. "I'm glad Grandpa was here when our team won that trophy this year.""Yes, he enjoyed watching you race," Mom said, looking over Dimitri's shoulder at the picture. "Did you know that the Bible compares living the Christian life to running a race? In a way, it's like the relay races you've been running. Christians run in their appointed time and place in life. When they finish their race, others take over and carry on.""Well, then Grandpa was one of the best runners ever!" said Dimitri.Mom smiled and nodded in agreement. "In all he did and said, he carried the truth and love of Jesus like a baton as he ran. I know he wanted to pass that baton on to you. Take it and run the very best you can, trusting God to help you share the love of Jesus and the truth of how He died and rose again to save us with others. Will you do that?" Dimitri wiped his eyes and nodded. –Mary Rose Pearson

The Relay Racea3c88d06-d228-43db-82f2-1305c6907858Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Inescapable God (2024) Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 182: The Inescapable God (2024)a193b650-af50-451b-b673-987ab27bc5d8Sun, 30 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Signs of Bread and Wine (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the various ways the Eucharist fulfills the sacrifices of bread and wine of the Old Covenant and explains why the Eucharist is central to God’s plan of salvation. We learn that the Eucharist is a pledge of God’s love for each one of us and a tangible reminder that Jesus is always with us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1333-1340. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike breaks down the various ways the Eucharist fulfills the sacrifices of bread and wine of the Old Covenant and explains why the Eucharist is central to God’s plan of salvation. We learn that the Eucharist is a pledge of God’s love for each one of us and a tangible reminder that Jesus is always with us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1333-1340. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 182: The Signs of Bread and Wine (2024)99251512-4d17-425e-8bdd-9ccbefa46770Sun, 30 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Signs of Bread and Wine (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the various ways the Eucharist fulfills the sacrifices of bread and wine of the Old Covenant and explains why the Eucharist is central to God’s plan of salvation. We learn that the Eucharist is a pledge of God’s love for each one of us and a tangible reminder that Jesus is always with us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1333-1340. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike breaks down the various ways the Eucharist fulfills the sacrifices of bread and wine of the Old Covenant and explains why the Eucharist is central to God’s plan of salvation. We learn that the Eucharist is a pledge of God’s love for each one of us and a tangible reminder that Jesus is always with us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1333-1340. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 182: The Signs of Bread and Wine (2024)dc639800-ddff-4e46-a41f-1e2c54f5547dSun, 30 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Inescapable God (2024) Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 182: The Inescapable God (2024)459922ec-96be-4e7e-8004-ebdbee56a158Sun, 30 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Inescapable God (2024) Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 182: The Inescapable God (2024)09056169-45b7-4ffd-b755-d25e432f942bSun, 30 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Inescapable God (2024) Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 182: The Inescapable God (2024)5fe06fb6-6bb9-482d-8df7-9f08cba38710Sun, 30 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Bit of BeautyAs Noel stood near the visitor center on Trail Ridge Road, she could see patches of snow far up on the mountainsides. The few trees in the area above the timberline had been dwarfed and twisted by the icy winds of winter. But summer had come, and tiny white and yellow flowers were waving their bright heads as if dancing to music."Look, Noel," said Dad when they walked over to see the flowers in a field next to the visitor center. He knelt among them and gently cupped one of the fragile, white blossoms in his hand. "See how tiny this flower is! But isn't it beautiful? There must be a million of these!""That one has a torn petal though," said Noel."I see that," answered Dad. "Yet here it is--adding its own little bit to the beauty of this place. Even though it's tiny and not perfect, it has a purpose in being here--just like all the other things in God's world." Noel wondered what her father was getting at, but she didn't ask. As they drove back down the mountain a little later, Dad said, "I think the purpose of that little flower was to remind me of you, Noel. You've lived through some cold and blustery times in your life."Noel knew what Dad meant. She had been sick many of her early childhood years. As a result, she had to wear hearing aids. She was also a grade behind other kids her age in school."I know you sometimes feel small and unimportant," continued Dad. "But I want you to remember that you have a purpose. You mean so much to us--and to God."Noel thought about the tiny flower adding its small bit of beauty to the world. She gave her dad a little smile. "And you think I can add a little beauty to where God has put me?""I know you can," Dad assured her. "You already do. Jesus died for you so you could be God's child, and He understands everything you've been through. Because you know Him, you can show the beauty of His love to others."Noel grinned. "Okay," she said. "If a tiny flower with a torn petal can add beauty to the world, I can too! And with God helping me, I will!" –Trudy VanderVeen

As Noel stood near the visitor center on Trail Ridge Road, she could see patches of snow far up on the mountainsides. The few trees in the area above the timberline had been dwarfed and twisted by the icy winds of winter. But summer had come, and tiny white and yellow flowers were waving their bright heads as if dancing to music."Look, Noel," said Dad when they walked over to see the flowers in a field next to the visitor center. He knelt among them and gently cupped one of the fragile, white blossoms in his hand. "See how tiny this flower is! But isn't it beautiful? There must be a million of these!""That one has a torn petal though," said Noel."I see that," answered Dad. "Yet here it is--adding its own little bit to the beauty of this place. Even though it's tiny and not perfect, it has a purpose in being here--just like all the other things in God's world." Noel wondered what her father was getting at, but she didn't ask. As they drove back down the mountain a little later, Dad said, "I think the purpose of that little flower was to remind me of you, Noel. You've lived through some cold and blustery times in your life."Noel knew what Dad meant. She had been sick many of her early childhood years. As a result, she had to wear hearing aids. She was also a grade behind other kids her age in school."I know you sometimes feel small and unimportant," continued Dad. "But I want you to remember that you have a purpose. You mean so much to us--and to God."Noel thought about the tiny flower adding its small bit of beauty to the world. She gave her dad a little smile. "And you think I can add a little beauty to where God has put me?""I know you can," Dad assured her. "You already do. Jesus died for you so you could be God's child, and He understands everything you've been through. Because you know Him, you can show the beauty of His love to others."Noel grinned. "Okay," she said. "If a tiny flower with a torn petal can add beauty to the world, I can too! And with God helping me, I will!" –Trudy VanderVeen

A Bit of Beauty1e6ac075-35f4-4592-b943-d88b641eab37Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Bit of BeautyAs Noel stood near the visitor center on Trail Ridge Road, she could see patches of snow far up on the mountainsides. The few trees in the area above the timberline had been dwarfed and twisted by the icy winds of winter. But summer had come, and tiny white and yellow flowers were waving their bright heads as if dancing to music."Look, Noel," said Dad when they walked over to see the flowers in a field next to the visitor center. He knelt among them and gently cupped one of the fragile, white blossoms in his hand. "See how tiny this flower is! But isn't it beautiful? There must be a million of these!""That one has a torn petal though," said Noel."I see that," answered Dad. "Yet here it is--adding its own little bit to the beauty of this place. Even though it's tiny and not perfect, it has a purpose in being here--just like all the other things in God's world." Noel wondered what her father was getting at, but she didn't ask. As they drove back down the mountain a little later, Dad said, "I think the purpose of that little flower was to remind me of you, Noel. You've lived through some cold and blustery times in your life."Noel knew what Dad meant. She had been sick many of her early childhood years. As a result, she had to wear hearing aids. She was also a grade behind other kids her age in school."I know you sometimes feel small and unimportant," continued Dad. "But I want you to remember that you have a purpose. You mean so much to us--and to God."Noel thought about the tiny flower adding its small bit of beauty to the world. She gave her dad a little smile. "And you think I can add a little beauty to where God has put me?""I know you can," Dad assured her. "You already do. Jesus died for you so you could be God's child, and He understands everything you've been through. Because you know Him, you can show the beauty of His love to others."Noel grinned. "Okay," she said. "If a tiny flower with a torn petal can add beauty to the world, I can too! And with God helping me, I will!" –Trudy VanderVeen

As Noel stood near the visitor center on Trail Ridge Road, she could see patches of snow far up on the mountainsides. The few trees in the area above the timberline had been dwarfed and twisted by the icy winds of winter. But summer had come, and tiny white and yellow flowers were waving their bright heads as if dancing to music."Look, Noel," said Dad when they walked over to see the flowers in a field next to the visitor center. He knelt among them and gently cupped one of the fragile, white blossoms in his hand. "See how tiny this flower is! But isn't it beautiful? There must be a million of these!""That one has a torn petal though," said Noel."I see that," answered Dad. "Yet here it is--adding its own little bit to the beauty of this place. Even though it's tiny and not perfect, it has a purpose in being here--just like all the other things in God's world." Noel wondered what her father was getting at, but she didn't ask. As they drove back down the mountain a little later, Dad said, "I think the purpose of that little flower was to remind me of you, Noel. You've lived through some cold and blustery times in your life."Noel knew what Dad meant. She had been sick many of her early childhood years. As a result, she had to wear hearing aids. She was also a grade behind other kids her age in school."I know you sometimes feel small and unimportant," continued Dad. "But I want you to remember that you have a purpose. You mean so much to us--and to God."Noel thought about the tiny flower adding its small bit of beauty to the world. She gave her dad a little smile. "And you think I can add a little beauty to where God has put me?""I know you can," Dad assured her. "You already do. Jesus died for you so you could be God's child, and He understands everything you've been through. Because you know Him, you can show the beauty of His love to others."Noel grinned. "Okay," she said. "If a tiny flower with a torn petal can add beauty to the world, I can too! And with God helping me, I will!" –Trudy VanderVeen

A Bit of Beautyf9448ed1-1912-43c8-ac48-2c8165ff642eSun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/30/24 Raincoats and Umbrellas Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Sacraments are God's presence and power...do we let them change us? We continually come into contact with the living God in the Sacraments. But we often leave our encounter with the Sacraments the same as when we arrived. If we are open to what God wants, we are surrendering to His will. Mass Readings from June 30, 2024: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-132 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-43

Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Sacraments are God's presence and power...do we let them change us? We continually come into contact with the living God in the Sacraments. But we often leave our encounter with the Sacraments the same as when we arrived. If we are open to what God wants, we are surrendering to His will. Mass Readings from June 30, 2024: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-132 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-43

full06/30/24 Raincoats and Umbrellas1ee1d356-4cef-4ef7-868e-4e785f5e1fa4Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/30/24 Raincoats and Umbrellas Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Sacraments are God's presence and power...do we let them change us? We continually come into contact with the living God in the Sacraments. But we often leave our encounter with the Sacraments the same as when we arrived. If we are open to what God wants, we are surrendering to His will. Mass Readings from June 30, 2024: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-132 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-43

Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Sacraments are God's presence and power...do we let them change us? We continually come into contact with the living God in the Sacraments. But we often leave our encounter with the Sacraments the same as when we arrived. If we are open to what God wants, we are surrendering to His will. Mass Readings from June 30, 2024: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-132 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-43

full06/30/24 Raincoats and Umbrellas87b36aed-bbd7-4f0c-b0aa-dba70e661fd8Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/30/24 Raincoats and Umbrellas Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Sacraments are God's presence and power...do we let them change us? We continually come into contact with the living God in the Sacraments. But we often leave our encounter with the Sacraments the same as when we arrived. If we are open to what God wants, we are surrendering to His will. Mass Readings from June 30, 2024: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-132 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-43

Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Sacraments are God's presence and power...do we let them change us? We continually come into contact with the living God in the Sacraments. But we often leave our encounter with the Sacraments the same as when we arrived. If we are open to what God wants, we are surrendering to His will. Mass Readings from June 30, 2024: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-132 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-43

full06/30/24 Raincoats and Umbrellasd4665c5d-fdba-4e16-a793-5ca211f51e5bSat, 29 Jun 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2024) Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2024)973a4c7c-babd-4721-b5f4-ac9cc19a5b00Sat, 29 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: The Sacrament of the Eucharist (2024) The sacrament of the Eucharist has many different names, and &quot;each name evokes certain aspects of it.&quot; Fr. Mike explains the meaning behind this sacrament&#39;s various titles, including; thanksgiving to God, the Lord&#39;s Supper, Breaking of Bread, the Holy Sacrifice, Holy Mass, and others. All the names of this sacrament ultimately remind us that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It is the Son&#39;s great sacrifice to the Father and Jesus Christ himself. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1328-1332. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The sacrament of the Eucharist has many different names, and &quot;each name evokes certain aspects of it.&quot; Fr. Mike explains the meaning behind this sacrament&#39;s various titles, including; thanksgiving to God, the Lord&#39;s Supper, Breaking of Bread, the Holy Sacrifice, Holy Mass, and others. All the names of this sacrament ultimately remind us that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It is the Son&#39;s great sacrifice to the Father and Jesus Christ himself. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1328-1332. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 181: The Sacrament of the Eucharist (2024)b6fd050b-c605-472e-810e-a41c4f0a4014Sat, 29 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: The Sacrament of the Eucharist (2024) The sacrament of the Eucharist has many different names, and &quot;each name evokes certain aspects of it.&quot; Fr. Mike explains the meaning behind this sacrament&#39;s various titles, including; thanksgiving to God, the Lord&#39;s Supper, Breaking of Bread, the Holy Sacrifice, Holy Mass, and others. All the names of this sacrament ultimately remind us that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It is the Son&#39;s great sacrifice to the Father and Jesus Christ himself. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1328-1332. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The sacrament of the Eucharist has many different names, and &quot;each name evokes certain aspects of it.&quot; Fr. Mike explains the meaning behind this sacrament&#39;s various titles, including; thanksgiving to God, the Lord&#39;s Supper, Breaking of Bread, the Holy Sacrifice, Holy Mass, and others. All the names of this sacrament ultimately remind us that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It is the Son&#39;s great sacrifice to the Father and Jesus Christ himself. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1328-1332. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 181: The Sacrament of the Eucharist (2024)409e7437-9e4b-4101-ad74-fe51a39376a5Sat, 29 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2024) Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2024)5d587df1-4676-44be-bc4b-ddbd5d77eafeSat, 29 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2024) Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2024)f8ef25a0-699d-41df-a63d-0725b76ace75Sat, 29 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2024) Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2024)5004432d-86eb-4950-b3d1-bbbba6177af9Sat, 29 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEchoesOn a Saturday morning hike, Jude and his father came to the entrance of a tunnel that went under a road. "Hello in there!" Jude called out. "Hello!""Hello…" came the sound of an echo. "Hello…"Jude grinned. "I'm Jude!" he shouted. "Jude!""Jude…Jude…" his voice echoed back.Soon they were through the tunnel and heading across the next open field. "Hello there!" yelled Jude once again, but there was no answering echo. Jude laughed. "I knew there wouldn't be an echo out here. I just thought I'd try it anyway.""When sound waves hit the hard walls of the tunnel, they bounce back as an echo," Dad explained. "Out here in this open space, there aren't any obstacles like that, so the sound keeps going."After a good hike, Jude and Dad headed home. "I hope Izzy and Ella are gone somewhere by the time we get home," Jude told his dad. "They're so annoying.""Well, your sisters have some complaints about you too--they say you pick on them all the time," replied Dad. "I think all of you should work on getting along with each other.""Oh, come on, Dad," said Jude. "You know what a pain sisters can be. You had three of them!""Yes," said Dad, "and they were a pain at times, but I'm sure they'd tell you how much of a pain I could be too. Besides, God tells us to love others and live in peace with them. That includes sisters.""I've heard that before," said Jude. "All the time, it seems--home, church, Bible club. Everyone's always telling me to love others and be kind.""That's because, as Christians, it's important for us to show others the love God has shown us." Dad looked at Jude thoughtfully. "Remember how everything you said in the tunnel echoed back to you? Well, as God's children, our words and actions should echo His. The Bible tells us what God is like and how He sent His own Son to die for us so we could be freed from sin. God showed His perfect love to us through Jesus, and He empowers us to be echoes of that love. Trust Him to help you echo the love of Jesus in your relationships with others--including your sisters." –Nance E. Keyes

On a Saturday morning hike, Jude and his father came to the entrance of a tunnel that went under a road. "Hello in there!" Jude called out. "Hello!""Hello…" came the sound of an echo. "Hello…"Jude grinned. "I'm Jude!" he shouted. "Jude!""Jude…Jude…" his voice echoed back.Soon they were through the tunnel and heading across the next open field. "Hello there!" yelled Jude once again, but there was no answering echo. Jude laughed. "I knew there wouldn't be an echo out here. I just thought I'd try it anyway.""When sound waves hit the hard walls of the tunnel, they bounce back as an echo," Dad explained. "Out here in this open space, there aren't any obstacles like that, so the sound keeps going."After a good hike, Jude and Dad headed home. "I hope Izzy and Ella are gone somewhere by the time we get home," Jude told his dad. "They're so annoying.""Well, your sisters have some complaints about you too--they say you pick on them all the time," replied Dad. "I think all of you should work on getting along with each other.""Oh, come on, Dad," said Jude. "You know what a pain sisters can be. You had three of them!""Yes," said Dad, "and they were a pain at times, but I'm sure they'd tell you how much of a pain I could be too. Besides, God tells us to love others and live in peace with them. That includes sisters.""I've heard that before," said Jude. "All the time, it seems--home, church, Bible club. Everyone's always telling me to love others and be kind.""That's because, as Christians, it's important for us to show others the love God has shown us." Dad looked at Jude thoughtfully. "Remember how everything you said in the tunnel echoed back to you? Well, as God's children, our words and actions should echo His. The Bible tells us what God is like and how He sent His own Son to die for us so we could be freed from sin. God showed His perfect love to us through Jesus, and He empowers us to be echoes of that love. Trust Him to help you echo the love of Jesus in your relationships with others--including your sisters." –Nance E. Keyes

Echoes680154bb-c5b8-4ab1-afe6-e62f067902e2Sat, 29 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEchoesOn a Saturday morning hike, Jude and his father came to the entrance of a tunnel that went under a road. "Hello in there!" Jude called out. "Hello!""Hello…" came the sound of an echo. "Hello…"Jude grinned. "I'm Jude!" he shouted. "Jude!""Jude…Jude…" his voice echoed back.Soon they were through the tunnel and heading across the next open field. "Hello there!" yelled Jude once again, but there was no answering echo. Jude laughed. "I knew there wouldn't be an echo out here. I just thought I'd try it anyway.""When sound waves hit the hard walls of the tunnel, they bounce back as an echo," Dad explained. "Out here in this open space, there aren't any obstacles like that, so the sound keeps going."After a good hike, Jude and Dad headed home. "I hope Izzy and Ella are gone somewhere by the time we get home," Jude told his dad. "They're so annoying.""Well, your sisters have some complaints about you too--they say you pick on them all the time," replied Dad. "I think all of you should work on getting along with each other.""Oh, come on, Dad," said Jude. "You know what a pain sisters can be. You had three of them!""Yes," said Dad, "and they were a pain at times, but I'm sure they'd tell you how much of a pain I could be too. Besides, God tells us to love others and live in peace with them. That includes sisters.""I've heard that before," said Jude. "All the time, it seems--home, church, Bible club. Everyone's always telling me to love others and be kind.""That's because, as Christians, it's important for us to show others the love God has shown us." Dad looked at Jude thoughtfully. "Remember how everything you said in the tunnel echoed back to you? Well, as God's children, our words and actions should echo His. The Bible tells us what God is like and how He sent His own Son to die for us so we could be freed from sin. God showed His perfect love to us through Jesus, and He empowers us to be echoes of that love. Trust Him to help you echo the love of Jesus in your relationships with others--including your sisters." –Nance E. Keyes

On a Saturday morning hike, Jude and his father came to the entrance of a tunnel that went under a road. "Hello in there!" Jude called out. "Hello!""Hello…" came the sound of an echo. "Hello…"Jude grinned. "I'm Jude!" he shouted. "Jude!""Jude…Jude…" his voice echoed back.Soon they were through the tunnel and heading across the next open field. "Hello there!" yelled Jude once again, but there was no answering echo. Jude laughed. "I knew there wouldn't be an echo out here. I just thought I'd try it anyway.""When sound waves hit the hard walls of the tunnel, they bounce back as an echo," Dad explained. "Out here in this open space, there aren't any obstacles like that, so the sound keeps going."After a good hike, Jude and Dad headed home. "I hope Izzy and Ella are gone somewhere by the time we get home," Jude told his dad. "They're so annoying.""Well, your sisters have some complaints about you too--they say you pick on them all the time," replied Dad. "I think all of you should work on getting along with each other.""Oh, come on, Dad," said Jude. "You know what a pain sisters can be. You had three of them!""Yes," said Dad, "and they were a pain at times, but I'm sure they'd tell you how much of a pain I could be too. Besides, God tells us to love others and live in peace with them. That includes sisters.""I've heard that before," said Jude. "All the time, it seems--home, church, Bible club. Everyone's always telling me to love others and be kind.""That's because, as Christians, it's important for us to show others the love God has shown us." Dad looked at Jude thoughtfully. "Remember how everything you said in the tunnel echoed back to you? Well, as God's children, our words and actions should echo His. The Bible tells us what God is like and how He sent His own Son to die for us so we could be freed from sin. God showed His perfect love to us through Jesus, and He empowers us to be echoes of that love. Trust Him to help you echo the love of Jesus in your relationships with others--including your sisters." –Nance E. Keyes

Echoes101daea2-010b-4f12-9705-7212615f6347Sat, 29 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS3 EP12. I Still Feel Guilty.Happy Friday, everyone! Welcome back to another episode of CWCOI. Today, our host, Ally Yost, tells a short testimony on God&#39;s Faithfulness followed by the topic of GUILT. But not just any guilt, guilt from our past. Perhaps, the BC version of ourselves who lived selfishly and without Jesus. We talk about how to overcome that guilt and the truth of the Gospel. Should we ask God for His forgiveness about the same mistake more than once? Or do we just ask for it one time and move on? ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Happy Friday, everyone! Welcome back to another episode of CWCOI. Today, our host, Ally Yost, tells a short testimony on God&#39;s Faithfulness followed by the topic of GUILT. But not just any guilt, guilt from our past. Perhaps, the BC version of ourselves who lived selfishly and without Jesus. We talk about how to overcome that guilt and the truth of the Gospel. Should we ask God for His forgiveness about the same mistake more than once? Or do we just ask for it one time and move on? ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS3 EP12. I Still Feel Guilty.7ccfe2a3-cc72-4a57-9d4d-8c3a7d9f5926Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsVanity & Updated Modesty | Girls Gone Biblehiiii ggb:) this weeks episode is all about vanity. we discussed what God says about it, our journey with vanity, different forms of vanity, how it can be detrimental to your life and how to overcome it. we also give our updated take on modesty. where we stand with it now vs our initial modesty episode from almost a year ago. we can't thank you enough for giving us the opportunity to do this every week. for growing with us. for loving us like you do. you're our everything. we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

hiiii ggb:) this weeks episode is all about vanity. we discussed what God says about it, our journey with vanity, different forms of vanity, how it can be detrimental to your life and how to overcome it. we also give our updated take on modesty. where we stand with it now vs our initial modesty episode from almost a year ago. we can't thank you enough for giving us the opportunity to do this every week. for growing with us. for loving us like you do. you're our everything. we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullVanity & Updated Modesty | Girls Gone Bibleea6e2f41-d847-43ab-9f55-055fe26fcdf7Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:38:41 +00003814https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 168: STOP Doing THIS! It's Killing Your Sleep!: The Fitness Scientist You might have heard the phrase ‘circadian rhythm’ a lot but never really understood what it meant. In this moment, world-renowned human performance expert, Kristen Holmes gives a simple break down of this rhythm and its massive impacts. Kirsten says that the circadian rhythm is basically physical, mental and behavioral changes that happen over a 24 hour cycle. All of these changes are controlled by a master clock in your brain regulating every cell in your body through chemical signals. Disrupting this rhythm can cause massive health consequence such as cancer, metabolic and cardiovascular disease, as well as mental health issues. The main cause of disruption is from light which confuses the brain’s master clock, this means that you often have to fight aspects of modern life and make sure you protect your sleep by controlling your home environment Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/cN1kzWoXLKb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/kO45FhmXLKb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Kristen: https://www.instagram.com/kristen_holmes2126/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might have heard the phrase ‘circadian rhythm’ a lot but never really understood what it meant. In this moment, world-renowned human performance expert, Kristen Holmes gives a simple break down of this rhythm and its massive impacts. Kirsten says that the circadian rhythm is basically physical, mental and behavioral changes that happen over a 24 hour cycle. All of these changes are controlled by a master clock in your brain regulating every cell in your body through chemical signals. Disrupting this rhythm can cause massive health consequence such as cancer, metabolic and cardiovascular disease, as well as mental health issues. The main cause of disruption is from light which confuses the brain’s master clock, this means that you often have to fight aspects of modern life and make sure you protect your sleep by controlling your home environment Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/cN1kzWoXLKb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/kO45FhmXLKb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Kristen: https://www.instagram.com/kristen_holmes2126/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 168: STOP Doing THIS! It's Killing Your Sleep!: The Fitness Scientist d471077e-a3ec-48a1-82c0-44706491d660Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000915https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: Giving Time to God (2024) As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 180: Giving Time to God (2024)2fb577f0-e99c-4386-8ba5-1e3a8a0737e0Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: The Source and Summit (2024) The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” Today, we begin our journey into the mystery of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Eucharist is particularly unique in relation to the other sacraments because it unites us to the heavenly liturgy and draws us into communion with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1322-1327. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” Today, we begin our journey into the mystery of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Eucharist is particularly unique in relation to the other sacraments because it unites us to the heavenly liturgy and draws us into communion with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1322-1327. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 180: The Source and Summit (2024)80f85d9b-d4c8-4317-9720-d9332f9f9d90Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: The Source and Summit (2024) The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” Today, we begin our journey into the mystery of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Eucharist is particularly unique in relation to the other sacraments because it unites us to the heavenly liturgy and draws us into communion with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1322-1327. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” Today, we begin our journey into the mystery of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Eucharist is particularly unique in relation to the other sacraments because it unites us to the heavenly liturgy and draws us into communion with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1322-1327. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 180: The Source and Summit (2024)0d6d90d3-b7b1-4f9a-bad8-aab8f0ae5ba1Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: Giving Time to God (2024) As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 180: Giving Time to God (2024)ce8ef025-efb4-4232-b017-c87f9cb48f0bFri, 28 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: Giving Time to God (2024) As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 180: Giving Time to God (2024)a81c5a10-a62b-47d7-8f9c-31d10c4b6191Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: Giving Time to God (2024) As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 180: Giving Time to God (2024)fdeb19d1-52af-4b82-b1f6-7bcc9f114e0aFri, 28 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTonsils OutCasey sat on the porch swing clutching her favorite stuffed animal, an elephant named Tiny. "Tiny, I'm scared! I don't want to have my tonsils out tomorrow."Mom overheard Casey talking to Tiny and walked out onto the porch. Casey began to cry, and Mom held her close. "I'm sorry you have to go through this, but I know you're going to do just fine, and it will help you not get so sick all the time.""But I'm scared!" said Casey."Remember how afraid you'd get of thunderstorms when you were younger and the verse we'd always read together?" asked Mom. "Let's read that verse together again."Mom took out her phone and looked up Psalm 56:3. "When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you," she read. "Casey, I know having surgery is a scary thing, but when you start feeling anxious, remember that Jesus loves you and promises to be with you. Give Him your worries so that He can replace your anxious feelings with His peace.""I want to pray right now," said Casey. So she and Mom bowed their heads and Casey prayed aloud, "Dear Lord, I'm really scared about my surgery tomorrow, and I really wish I didn't have to do it, but I know it will help me stay healthier. Please calm my fears and give me Your peace and comfort. Thank you for saving me and for hearing me when I pray. Amen!" Mom gave Casey a hug, and they sat swinging quietly for a while longer.The next morning right before her surgery, holding Tiny tightly in her arms, Casey prayed again. When she finished, she smiled at her mom. "Thanks, Mom, for reminding me I can trust God and know He's always with me whenever I feel afraid." Mom held Casey's hand as the nurses pushed her down to surgery. "See you in a bit. I love you."Casey came through the surgery just fine. She did have a very sore throat, but she was excited that she would be getting all the ice cream and milkshakes she wanted. Most of all, she was thankful that God loved her and that He was taking care of her. She didn't need to be afraid--she could always bring her fears to the Lord and trust in Him. –Lisa Fuller

Casey sat on the porch swing clutching her favorite stuffed animal, an elephant named Tiny. "Tiny, I'm scared! I don't want to have my tonsils out tomorrow."Mom overheard Casey talking to Tiny and walked out onto the porch. Casey began to cry, and Mom held her close. "I'm sorry you have to go through this, but I know you're going to do just fine, and it will help you not get so sick all the time.""But I'm scared!" said Casey."Remember how afraid you'd get of thunderstorms when you were younger and the verse we'd always read together?" asked Mom. "Let's read that verse together again."Mom took out her phone and looked up Psalm 56:3. "When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you," she read. "Casey, I know having surgery is a scary thing, but when you start feeling anxious, remember that Jesus loves you and promises to be with you. Give Him your worries so that He can replace your anxious feelings with His peace.""I want to pray right now," said Casey. So she and Mom bowed their heads and Casey prayed aloud, "Dear Lord, I'm really scared about my surgery tomorrow, and I really wish I didn't have to do it, but I know it will help me stay healthier. Please calm my fears and give me Your peace and comfort. Thank you for saving me and for hearing me when I pray. Amen!" Mom gave Casey a hug, and they sat swinging quietly for a while longer.The next morning right before her surgery, holding Tiny tightly in her arms, Casey prayed again. When she finished, she smiled at her mom. "Thanks, Mom, for reminding me I can trust God and know He's always with me whenever I feel afraid." Mom held Casey's hand as the nurses pushed her down to surgery. "See you in a bit. I love you."Casey came through the surgery just fine. She did have a very sore throat, but she was excited that she would be getting all the ice cream and milkshakes she wanted. Most of all, she was thankful that God loved her and that He was taking care of her. She didn't need to be afraid--she could always bring her fears to the Lord and trust in Him. –Lisa Fuller

Tonsils Oute42b1ba0-a5d5-4dcd-9797-b8b114b77d48Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTonsils OutCasey sat on the porch swing clutching her favorite stuffed animal, an elephant named Tiny. "Tiny, I'm scared! I don't want to have my tonsils out tomorrow."Mom overheard Casey talking to Tiny and walked out onto the porch. Casey began to cry, and Mom held her close. "I'm sorry you have to go through this, but I know you're going to do just fine, and it will help you not get so sick all the time.""But I'm scared!" said Casey."Remember how afraid you'd get of thunderstorms when you were younger and the verse we'd always read together?" asked Mom. "Let's read that verse together again."Mom took out her phone and looked up Psalm 56:3. "When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you," she read. "Casey, I know having surgery is a scary thing, but when you start feeling anxious, remember that Jesus loves you and promises to be with you. Give Him your worries so that He can replace your anxious feelings with His peace.""I want to pray right now," said Casey. So she and Mom bowed their heads and Casey prayed aloud, "Dear Lord, I'm really scared about my surgery tomorrow, and I really wish I didn't have to do it, but I know it will help me stay healthier. Please calm my fears and give me Your peace and comfort. Thank you for saving me and for hearing me when I pray. Amen!" Mom gave Casey a hug, and they sat swinging quietly for a while longer.The next morning right before her surgery, holding Tiny tightly in her arms, Casey prayed again. When she finished, she smiled at her mom. "Thanks, Mom, for reminding me I can trust God and know He's always with me whenever I feel afraid." Mom held Casey's hand as the nurses pushed her down to surgery. "See you in a bit. I love you."Casey came through the surgery just fine. She did have a very sore throat, but she was excited that she would be getting all the ice cream and milkshakes she wanted. Most of all, she was thankful that God loved her and that He was taking care of her. She didn't need to be afraid--she could always bring her fears to the Lord and trust in Him. –Lisa Fuller

Casey sat on the porch swing clutching her favorite stuffed animal, an elephant named Tiny. "Tiny, I'm scared! I don't want to have my tonsils out tomorrow."Mom overheard Casey talking to Tiny and walked out onto the porch. Casey began to cry, and Mom held her close. "I'm sorry you have to go through this, but I know you're going to do just fine, and it will help you not get so sick all the time.""But I'm scared!" said Casey."Remember how afraid you'd get of thunderstorms when you were younger and the verse we'd always read together?" asked Mom. "Let's read that verse together again."Mom took out her phone and looked up Psalm 56:3. "When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you," she read. "Casey, I know having surgery is a scary thing, but when you start feeling anxious, remember that Jesus loves you and promises to be with you. Give Him your worries so that He can replace your anxious feelings with His peace.""I want to pray right now," said Casey. So she and Mom bowed their heads and Casey prayed aloud, "Dear Lord, I'm really scared about my surgery tomorrow, and I really wish I didn't have to do it, but I know it will help me stay healthier. Please calm my fears and give me Your peace and comfort. Thank you for saving me and for hearing me when I pray. Amen!" Mom gave Casey a hug, and they sat swinging quietly for a while longer.The next morning right before her surgery, holding Tiny tightly in her arms, Casey prayed again. When she finished, she smiled at her mom. "Thanks, Mom, for reminding me I can trust God and know He's always with me whenever I feel afraid." Mom held Casey's hand as the nurses pushed her down to surgery. "See you in a bit. I love you."Casey came through the surgery just fine. She did have a very sore throat, but she was excited that she would be getting all the ice cream and milkshakes she wanted. Most of all, she was thankful that God loved her and that He was taking care of her. She didn't need to be afraid--she could always bring her fears to the Lord and trust in Him. –Lisa Fuller

Tonsils Out11494061-ee0b-426e-9d6c-e7162cbd46d8Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo Catholics Believe in "Signs from the Dead"? Does a passing blue jay remind you of a deceased loved one? Does a specific number or color call their loss to your memory? Could they be speaking to you through these signs? Today, Fr. Mike opens up about navigating the loss of his own mother and finding hope and peace in the midst of that grief. The bottom line is, your loved ones can&#39;t cause these &quot;signs&quot; to happen—only God can work in nature in that way. But these unexpected occurrences can be a reminder to pray for your loved ones and to recall the gift of their lives. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Does a passing blue jay remind you of a deceased loved one? Does a specific number or color call their loss to your memory? Could they be speaking to you through these signs? Today, Fr. Mike opens up about navigating the loss of his own mother and finding hope and peace in the midst of that grief. The bottom line is, your loved ones can&#39;t cause these &quot;signs&quot; to happen—only God can work in nature in that way. But these unexpected occurrences can be a reminder to pray for your loved ones and to recall the gift of their lives. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo Catholics Believe in "Signs from the Dead"?f8ab1d72-c07d-4d05-b412-08bb3499d3c9Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo Catholics Believe in "Signs from the Dead"? Does a passing blue jay remind you of a deceased loved one? Does a specific number or color call their loss to your memory? Could they be speaking to you through these signs? Today, Fr. Mike opens up about navigating the loss of his own mother and finding hope and peace in the midst of that grief. The bottom line is, your loved ones can&#39;t cause these &quot;signs&quot; to happen—only God can work in nature in that way. But these unexpected occurrences can be a reminder to pray for your loved ones and to recall the gift of their lives. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Does a passing blue jay remind you of a deceased loved one? Does a specific number or color call their loss to your memory? Could they be speaking to you through these signs? Today, Fr. Mike opens up about navigating the loss of his own mother and finding hope and peace in the midst of that grief. The bottom line is, your loved ones can&#39;t cause these &quot;signs&quot; to happen—only God can work in nature in that way. But these unexpected occurrences can be a reminder to pray for your loved ones and to recall the gift of their lives. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo Catholics Believe in "Signs from the Dead"?54bfff2a-52aa-408d-be0f-a958dcf600feThu, 27 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#873 - Psalms 145 – Slow To AngerThis episode is part 107 of a study of the book of Psalms. We have another psalm of David. This is another song of Praise to God who is "slow to anger and rich in love." How about us? Are we? https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-145-slow-to-anger/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 107 of a study of the book of Psalms. We have another psalm of David. This is another song of Praise to God who is "slow to anger and rich in love." How about us? Are we? https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-145-slow-to-anger/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#873 - Psalms 145 – Slow To Angere066486b-9c0b-4317-9d44-874cea0a0692Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000701https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRaising Your Sons to be Men w/ Exorcist Fr. Chad RippergerExorcist priest, Fr. Chad Ripperger, joins us to discuss the general entitlement belief and effeminacy pervasive in men today. We find boys moving to this state of adolescence and frankly never getting out of it. Not only is this state of existence contrary to right order, it stunts growth and keeps boys mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically trapped in immaturity. Fr. Ripperger addresses this issue by breaking down the reality of how men are raised and what can be done to actively raise our sons to be men. He then discusses how his father and his life growing up greatly influenced him in his life as an exorcist battling demons on a regular basis. This is a great conversation with practical steps we can all use. Podcast Sponsor: Exodus 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman Links Discussed on the Show: BOOK: Shop Talk by Fr. Chad Ripperger - https://sentradpress.com/product/shop-talk/ Amazon Link for Shop Talk - https://amzn.to/3VJNB50 Retreats - https://montechristo.net/ Society - https://dolorans.org 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exorcist priest, Fr. Chad Ripperger, joins us to discuss the general entitlement belief and effeminacy pervasive in men today. We find boys moving to this state of adolescence and frankly never getting out of it. Not only is this state of existence contrary to right order, it stunts growth and keeps boys mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically trapped in immaturity. Fr. Ripperger addresses this issue by breaking down the reality of how men are raised and what can be done to actively raise our sons to be men. He then discusses how his father and his life growing up greatly influenced him in his life as an exorcist battling demons on a regular basis. This is a great conversation with practical steps we can all use. Podcast Sponsor: Exodus 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman Links Discussed on the Show: BOOK: Shop Talk by Fr. Chad Ripperger - https://sentradpress.com/product/shop-talk/ Amazon Link for Shop Talk - https://amzn.to/3VJNB50 Retreats - https://montechristo.net/ Society - https://dolorans.org 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRaising Your Sons to be Men w/ Exorcist Fr. Chad Ripperger9ca51ec5-6a4f-4bc8-889a-020a32808854Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +00003756https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Fasting Expert: "The Truth About Ozempic", These 3 Foods Are Leading To Cancer! Our Supermarket Food Isn't Safe! - Dr Mindy PelzUnlocked: The hidden healing powers of fasting for your heart, hormones, and health. Dr Mindy Pelz is a world-renowned fasting and women’s health expert, specifically focusing on metabolic fasting, and the host of ‘The Resetter Podcast’. She is also the author of best-selling books such as, ‘The Reset Factor’, ‘The Menopause Reset’, ‘Fast Like A Girl’, and ‘Eat Like A Girl’.  In this conversation, Mindy and Steven discuss topics such as, the secret to losing 18 pounds in 2 months, how to actually strip belly fat, the toolbox you need for optimal health, and ‘nature’s Ozempic’ for weight loss.  00:00 Intro 02:14 Impact From The Last Episode 05:00 Impact Of The Book Globally 09:15 What Is Fasting? 13:40 We're Sold Dangerous Food As Safe 15:24 How To Read A Food Label To Know If It's Harmful For Us 17:35 What About Eating Frequency? 19:32 What Is Calorie Restrictive Eating? 21:00 Your Thoughts On Ozempic As A Tool For Weightloss 27:12 Are We Choosing Comfort Over Hardwork? 32:52 Ketos And The Ketogenic Diet 34:23 How Long Do I Need To Fast To Switch To Fat Burning? 35:50 Can You Have Liquids When Fasting? 36:31 Common Myths And Mistakes About Intermittent Fasting 41:35 How Does Fasting Affect The Microbiome? 47:34 The Benefits Of Fasting 49:48 When Shouldn't Women Fast? 52:04 The Impact Of Fasting Before Menstruation 53:01 The Rise In Menstrual Cycle Changes 55:03 Accommodations For Women In The Workplace 58:04 Let's Talk Apple Cider Vinegar 01:00:48 When Should We Be Eating? 01:02:44 Recommendations For Weightloss And Repair 01:04:25 Cancer Feeding Foods 01:07:03 What Is An Obesegen? 01:10:10 Ozempic Is Not The Way To Solve The Obesity Crisis 01:11:59 How Would Mindy Fix The Food System? 01:16:19 Can Fasting Help Our Body Heal? 01:20:55 Is Protein Really That Good? 01:25:12 How Important Is Our Liver? 01:31:05 Daily Routines For Checking Your Body Is Functioning Well 01:33:43 We Are Getting Less Nutrients From Our Crops 01:37:57 Is Alcohol Good For Us? 01:45:24 Is There A Link Between Oxytocin And Diet? 01:49:00 The Loneliness Epidemic 01:49:12 The DOAC Health Toolbox 01:57:08 Last Guest Question Follow Mindy:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/OLbPC9TrKKb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/MindyPelzYT  You can pre-order Mindy’s book, ‘Eat Like a Girl: 100+ Delicious Recipes’, here: https://hayhs.com/elag_pp_hc_az  You can purchase The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  You can learn more about the different studies that Mindy speaks about here: Obesogens: https://g2ul0.app.link/LVvfw4XsKKb  The effects of vinegar on your health: https://g2ul0.app.link/APbkegUsKKb, https://g2ul0.app.link/aWXpMv5sKKb, https://g2ul0.app.link/gDfDdBitKKb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  You can purchase The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/doac24 Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlocked: The hidden healing powers of fasting for your heart, hormones, and health. Dr Mindy Pelz is a world-renowned fasting and women’s health expert, specifically focusing on metabolic fasting, and the host of ‘The Resetter Podcast’. She is also the author of best-selling books such as, ‘The Reset Factor’, ‘The Menopause Reset’, ‘Fast Like A Girl’, and ‘Eat Like A Girl’.  In this conversation, Mindy and Steven discuss topics such as, the secret to losing 18 pounds in 2 months, how to actually strip belly fat, the toolbox you need for optimal health, and ‘nature’s Ozempic’ for weight loss.  00:00 Intro 02:14 Impact From The Last Episode 05:00 Impact Of The Book Globally 09:15 What Is Fasting? 13:40 We're Sold Dangerous Food As Safe 15:24 How To Read A Food Label To Know If It's Harmful For Us 17:35 What About Eating Frequency? 19:32 What Is Calorie Restrictive Eating? 21:00 Your Thoughts On Ozempic As A Tool For Weightloss 27:12 Are We Choosing Comfort Over Hardwork? 32:52 Ketos And The Ketogenic Diet 34:23 How Long Do I Need To Fast To Switch To Fat Burning? 35:50 Can You Have Liquids When Fasting? 36:31 Common Myths And Mistakes About Intermittent Fasting 41:35 How Does Fasting Affect The Microbiome? 47:34 The Benefits Of Fasting 49:48 When Shouldn't Women Fast? 52:04 The Impact Of Fasting Before Menstruation 53:01 The Rise In Menstrual Cycle Changes 55:03 Accommodations For Women In The Workplace 58:04 Let's Talk Apple Cider Vinegar 01:00:48 When Should We Be Eating? 01:02:44 Recommendations For Weightloss And Repair 01:04:25 Cancer Feeding Foods 01:07:03 What Is An Obesegen? 01:10:10 Ozempic Is Not The Way To Solve The Obesity Crisis 01:11:59 How Would Mindy Fix The Food System? 01:16:19 Can Fasting Help Our Body Heal? 01:20:55 Is Protein Really That Good? 01:25:12 How Important Is Our Liver? 01:31:05 Daily Routines For Checking Your Body Is Functioning Well 01:33:43 We Are Getting Less Nutrients From Our Crops 01:37:57 Is Alcohol Good For Us? 01:45:24 Is There A Link Between Oxytocin And Diet? 01:49:00 The Loneliness Epidemic 01:49:12 The DOAC Health Toolbox 01:57:08 Last Guest Question Follow Mindy:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/OLbPC9TrKKb  YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/MindyPelzYT  You can pre-order Mindy’s book, ‘Eat Like a Girl: 100+ Delicious Recipes’, here: https://hayhs.com/elag_pp_hc_az  You can purchase The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  You can learn more about the different studies that Mindy speaks about here: Obesogens: https://g2ul0.app.link/LVvfw4XsKKb  The effects of vinegar on your health: https://g2ul0.app.link/APbkegUsKKb, https://g2ul0.app.link/aWXpMv5sKKb, https://g2ul0.app.link/gDfDdBitKKb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  You can purchase The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: LinkedIn Ads - https://linkedin.com/doac24 Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Fasting Expert: "The Truth About Ozempic", These 3 Foods Are Leading To Cancer! Our Supermarket Food Isn't Safe! - Dr Mindy Pelz20c8f269-0716-415a-9d8c-49b647d21de4Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +00007287https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2024) Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2024)3e118c4e-1374-4aad-a0e0-6509f999a34fThu, 27 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Summary of Confirmation (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we have arrived at the conclusion and nugget day for the section on the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike reiterates the idea that, “What God has done in me cannot stop with me.” We receive God’s gifts at Confirmation, and it is now up to us to use these gifts. He also emphasizes the importance of having the desire for the sacrament of Confirmation when the sacrament is received. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1315-1321. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we have arrived at the conclusion and nugget day for the section on the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike reiterates the idea that, “What God has done in me cannot stop with me.” We receive God’s gifts at Confirmation, and it is now up to us to use these gifts. He also emphasizes the importance of having the desire for the sacrament of Confirmation when the sacrament is received. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1315-1321. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 179: Summary of Confirmation (2024)1d4eaa5d-6716-45f0-b677-3b7dc6000e98Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Summary of Confirmation (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we have arrived at the conclusion and nugget day for the section on the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike reiterates the idea that, “What God has done in me cannot stop with me.” We receive God’s gifts at Confirmation, and it is now up to us to use these gifts. He also emphasizes the importance of having the desire for the sacrament of Confirmation when the sacrament is received. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1315-1321. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we have arrived at the conclusion and nugget day for the section on the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike reiterates the idea that, “What God has done in me cannot stop with me.” We receive God’s gifts at Confirmation, and it is now up to us to use these gifts. He also emphasizes the importance of having the desire for the sacrament of Confirmation when the sacrament is received. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1315-1321. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 179: Summary of Confirmation (2024)b27acd6c-4ed7-4a03-9fff-2223dc5e3277Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2024) Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2024)6b4d5ae4-1bac-462d-9c58-cd4b65de0bd1Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2024) Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2024)e2303341-b087-4820-bd8a-a0cadc05ad20Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2024) Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2024)4349a3c4-8bf1-42af-99d1-744bded1ba57Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnexpected Fruit"Mom! Dad!" called Jayden as he raced into the house. "Come quick! I think a watermelon is growing in the backyard!""Really?" asked Dad. "That ground out back is so poor and rocky. I wouldn't think a watermelon could grow there.""But there is one!" insisted Jayden. "Come and see.""We'll look later," said Dad. "Right now we have to get to the homeless shelter or we'll be late for chapel." Jayden's family had agreed to lead the shelter's evening chapel service once a month."Oh, all right," said Jayden. He went to his room and got his trumpet and sheet music for the songs he would be playing at the shelter.On the way home a couple of hours later, they discussed the service. "I don't think anyone was paying attention today," said Jayden. "I think it was a waste of time for us to go there.""Sharing the gospel is never a waste of time," said Mom. "Someone who doesn't seem interested may actually be ready to trust Jesus as their Savior."As soon as they got home, Jayden persuaded his parents to go look at the watermelon plant. Sure enough, there was a vine with one very small watermelon on it. "This must have grown from some seeds we threw out here last year," said Jayden."I think you're right," said Mom. "I've thought about planting a garden back here, but I didn't think this soil was good for growing anything. I guess I was wrong. It looks like one of those seeds fell on ground that was just right for watermelons. If it keeps growing, we'll get some fruit we didn't expect.""We scattered another kind of seed today--the seed of God's Word," said Dad. "Like you said, Jayden, no one at the homeless shelter seemed to pay much attention, but we don't know the condition of the hearts of those people. It's possible that the seed we planted there will bring unexpected fruit too.""You mean some of those people might still trust in Jesus because of what they heard today?" asked Jayden.Dad nodded. "Jesus loves those people and died for them, just like He loves and died for us. Let's pray that God will make the seeds we scattered today grow in their hearts and produce fruit." –Nance E. Keyes

"Mom! Dad!" called Jayden as he raced into the house. "Come quick! I think a watermelon is growing in the backyard!""Really?" asked Dad. "That ground out back is so poor and rocky. I wouldn't think a watermelon could grow there.""But there is one!" insisted Jayden. "Come and see.""We'll look later," said Dad. "Right now we have to get to the homeless shelter or we'll be late for chapel." Jayden's family had agreed to lead the shelter's evening chapel service once a month."Oh, all right," said Jayden. He went to his room and got his trumpet and sheet music for the songs he would be playing at the shelter.On the way home a couple of hours later, they discussed the service. "I don't think anyone was paying attention today," said Jayden. "I think it was a waste of time for us to go there.""Sharing the gospel is never a waste of time," said Mom. "Someone who doesn't seem interested may actually be ready to trust Jesus as their Savior."As soon as they got home, Jayden persuaded his parents to go look at the watermelon plant. Sure enough, there was a vine with one very small watermelon on it. "This must have grown from some seeds we threw out here last year," said Jayden."I think you're right," said Mom. "I've thought about planting a garden back here, but I didn't think this soil was good for growing anything. I guess I was wrong. It looks like one of those seeds fell on ground that was just right for watermelons. If it keeps growing, we'll get some fruit we didn't expect.""We scattered another kind of seed today--the seed of God's Word," said Dad. "Like you said, Jayden, no one at the homeless shelter seemed to pay much attention, but we don't know the condition of the hearts of those people. It's possible that the seed we planted there will bring unexpected fruit too.""You mean some of those people might still trust in Jesus because of what they heard today?" asked Jayden.Dad nodded. "Jesus loves those people and died for them, just like He loves and died for us. Let's pray that God will make the seeds we scattered today grow in their hearts and produce fruit." –Nance E. Keyes

Unexpected Fruit2fdb6359-42fa-4d92-94f0-70e368524fd4Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnexpected Fruit"Mom! Dad!" called Jayden as he raced into the house. "Come quick! I think a watermelon is growing in the backyard!""Really?" asked Dad. "That ground out back is so poor and rocky. I wouldn't think a watermelon could grow there.""But there is one!" insisted Jayden. "Come and see.""We'll look later," said Dad. "Right now we have to get to the homeless shelter or we'll be late for chapel." Jayden's family had agreed to lead the shelter's evening chapel service once a month."Oh, all right," said Jayden. He went to his room and got his trumpet and sheet music for the songs he would be playing at the shelter.On the way home a couple of hours later, they discussed the service. "I don't think anyone was paying attention today," said Jayden. "I think it was a waste of time for us to go there.""Sharing the gospel is never a waste of time," said Mom. "Someone who doesn't seem interested may actually be ready to trust Jesus as their Savior."As soon as they got home, Jayden persuaded his parents to go look at the watermelon plant. Sure enough, there was a vine with one very small watermelon on it. "This must have grown from some seeds we threw out here last year," said Jayden."I think you're right," said Mom. "I've thought about planting a garden back here, but I didn't think this soil was good for growing anything. I guess I was wrong. It looks like one of those seeds fell on ground that was just right for watermelons. If it keeps growing, we'll get some fruit we didn't expect.""We scattered another kind of seed today--the seed of God's Word," said Dad. "Like you said, Jayden, no one at the homeless shelter seemed to pay much attention, but we don't know the condition of the hearts of those people. It's possible that the seed we planted there will bring unexpected fruit too.""You mean some of those people might still trust in Jesus because of what they heard today?" asked Jayden.Dad nodded. "Jesus loves those people and died for them, just like He loves and died for us. Let's pray that God will make the seeds we scattered today grow in their hearts and produce fruit." –Nance E. Keyes

"Mom! Dad!" called Jayden as he raced into the house. "Come quick! I think a watermelon is growing in the backyard!""Really?" asked Dad. "That ground out back is so poor and rocky. I wouldn't think a watermelon could grow there.""But there is one!" insisted Jayden. "Come and see.""We'll look later," said Dad. "Right now we have to get to the homeless shelter or we'll be late for chapel." Jayden's family had agreed to lead the shelter's evening chapel service once a month."Oh, all right," said Jayden. He went to his room and got his trumpet and sheet music for the songs he would be playing at the shelter.On the way home a couple of hours later, they discussed the service. "I don't think anyone was paying attention today," said Jayden. "I think it was a waste of time for us to go there.""Sharing the gospel is never a waste of time," said Mom. "Someone who doesn't seem interested may actually be ready to trust Jesus as their Savior."As soon as they got home, Jayden persuaded his parents to go look at the watermelon plant. Sure enough, there was a vine with one very small watermelon on it. "This must have grown from some seeds we threw out here last year," said Jayden."I think you're right," said Mom. "I've thought about planting a garden back here, but I didn't think this soil was good for growing anything. I guess I was wrong. It looks like one of those seeds fell on ground that was just right for watermelons. If it keeps growing, we'll get some fruit we didn't expect.""We scattered another kind of seed today--the seed of God's Word," said Dad. "Like you said, Jayden, no one at the homeless shelter seemed to pay much attention, but we don't know the condition of the hearts of those people. It's possible that the seed we planted there will bring unexpected fruit too.""You mean some of those people might still trust in Jesus because of what they heard today?" asked Jayden.Dad nodded. "Jesus loves those people and died for them, just like He loves and died for us. Let's pray that God will make the seeds we scattered today grow in their hearts and produce fruit." –Nance E. Keyes

Unexpected Fruit84f6bc86-fdd2-4835-bcb8-2a8812b6bdcaThu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFrom the Archive- Do I Have to?Colossians 3:12-17 &amp; Ephesians 5:20 Today we read Paul's letter to the Colossians. He writes, " And whatever you do, whether in word or action, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." The kids will learn that this really means in whatever we do. We don't give thanks or serve God only when we are having fun or getting a gift.  To help them understand, we use real life examples: Instead of complaining that they they have to clean up their toys, they can remember they get to clean them up because they are thankful God gave them toys to clean up. I hope  today's episode reminds your family of God's truth and encourages conversations.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colossians 3:12-17 &amp; Ephesians 5:20 Today we read Paul's letter to the Colossians. He writes, " And whatever you do, whether in word or action, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." The kids will learn that this really means in whatever we do. We don't give thanks or serve God only when we are having fun or getting a gift.  To help them understand, we use real life examples: Instead of complaining that they they have to clean up their toys, they can remember they get to clean them up because they are thankful God gave them toys to clean up. I hope  today's episode reminds your family of God's truth and encourages conversations.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullFrom the Archive- Do I Have to?4a4c5980-59f0-49fb-8e6a-363c0222a7dcWed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000492https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDealing with Critical Race Theory with Dr George MaurerIf you have children that are currently being educated, you need to know about the attacks coming under the label of "Critical Race Theory." CRT is devastating to children - it causes confusion, guilt, blame, and a lifetime of misunderstanding. It's also demonic in origin. Join me in this episode as CRT opposition expert Dr George Maurer walks through what is happening in schools and even home-schooling curriculum across the country in regards to CRT. He explains why it is so bad, and what you need to do as a parent to protect your children. You can follow him on Facebook or checkout his book!

If you have children that are currently being educated, you need to know about the attacks coming under the label of "Critical Race Theory." CRT is devastating to children - it causes confusion, guilt, blame, and a lifetime of misunderstanding. It's also demonic in origin. Join me in this episode as CRT opposition expert Dr George Maurer walks through what is happening in schools and even home-schooling curriculum across the country in regards to CRT. He explains why it is so bad, and what you need to do as a parent to protect your children. You can follow him on Facebook or checkout his book!

fullDealing with Critical Race Theory with Dr George Maurere135ee84-511d-4ad0-a5e6-169720b27f3aWed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Called Back (2024) Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 178: Called Back (2024)307bde3f-3269-4cc3-b1ed-6649cfd92bf2Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Who Receives Confirmation (2024) We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically both who should receive Confirmation and who can act as the minister of the sacrament. Fr. Mike reiterates that every baptized person, not yet confirmed, should receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Without Confirmation, Christian initiation remains incomplete. He also emphasizes the importance of choosing someone who can help you grow in the Faith as a sponsor. Fr. Mike concludes with an examination of who the minister of Confirmation is, and how its minister ties us to the apostolic succession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1306-1314. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically both who should receive Confirmation and who can act as the minister of the sacrament. Fr. Mike reiterates that every baptized person, not yet confirmed, should receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Without Confirmation, Christian initiation remains incomplete. He also emphasizes the importance of choosing someone who can help you grow in the Faith as a sponsor. Fr. Mike concludes with an examination of who the minister of Confirmation is, and how its minister ties us to the apostolic succession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1306-1314. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 178: Who Receives Confirmation (2024)d51a80be-defa-4da8-ac07-d4bd43d51b75Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Who Receives Confirmation (2024) We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically both who should receive Confirmation and who can act as the minister of the sacrament. Fr. Mike reiterates that every baptized person, not yet confirmed, should receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Without Confirmation, Christian initiation remains incomplete. He also emphasizes the importance of choosing someone who can help you grow in the Faith as a sponsor. Fr. Mike concludes with an examination of who the minister of Confirmation is, and how its minister ties us to the apostolic succession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1306-1314. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically both who should receive Confirmation and who can act as the minister of the sacrament. Fr. Mike reiterates that every baptized person, not yet confirmed, should receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Without Confirmation, Christian initiation remains incomplete. He also emphasizes the importance of choosing someone who can help you grow in the Faith as a sponsor. Fr. Mike concludes with an examination of who the minister of Confirmation is, and how its minister ties us to the apostolic succession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1306-1314. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 178: Who Receives Confirmation (2024)8872e16e-4384-4e4a-89ed-9b732d2563a6Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Called Back (2024) Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 178: Called Back (2024)b2480b3c-6871-4eea-992a-80ecd8fb5698Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Called Back (2024) Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 178: Called Back (2024)661379bd-164f-49c1-a9bc-fbe0468a6e4cWed, 26 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Called Back (2024) Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 178: Called Back (2024)e82a7817-97b5-4f01-b480-c76bf9da5edeWed, 26 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGive and Get"What are you going to do with that?" Chloe asked when she saw her sister grab five dollars from her dresser before church."We're taking an offering today for the missions project," Taryn told her. "Did you forget?""Guess so," replied Chloe. But I'm not giving five whole dollars! she thought. So after her sister left the room, Chloe opened the drawer where she kept her money and took out some change. This will do, she thought as she dropped it into her pocket.When they got home from church, Mom looked over at the flowers along the back porch. They were bursting with blooms. "Look at my pansies," she said. "Aren't they pretty?""Yeah!" said Taryn. "How can there be so many flowers already? You only picked off the dead ones a couple of days ago. And you picked some for little bouquets too, didn't you?""Yes, but pansies need to be picked often for them to blossom more fully," said Mom. "The more you pick, the more you get.""That doesn't really make sense," said Chloe. "Seems hard to believe, but it's true," said Mom. "It's true for other things too--like giving to the Lord. When we give to Him out of a generous, thankful heart, we receive more blessings in our lives.""You mean God will send us more money if we give lots of money to Him?" Chloe asked."Well, I can't promise you that, although that could be one way He decides to bless us," said Mom. "But the extra blessings God gives us often come in a form other than money. For example, I think the greatest blessing is a sense of joy and peace that comes from giving generously to the Lord. When we give to Him with thankful hearts for all He's done for us, He reminds us of the blessings we already have in Jesus, who gave His life for us so we could have eternal life with Him. He also promises to provide for our needs so we can share His love with others by giving generously."Chloe thought about Taryn, who was so generous and happy. Then she thought about how discontent she often felt, and she made a decision. I'm going to be like the pansies, she thought. I'm going to give more generously out of thankfulness for everything God has given me. –Hazel W. Marett

"What are you going to do with that?" Chloe asked when she saw her sister grab five dollars from her dresser before church."We're taking an offering today for the missions project," Taryn told her. "Did you forget?""Guess so," replied Chloe. But I'm not giving five whole dollars! she thought. So after her sister left the room, Chloe opened the drawer where she kept her money and took out some change. This will do, she thought as she dropped it into her pocket.When they got home from church, Mom looked over at the flowers along the back porch. They were bursting with blooms. "Look at my pansies," she said. "Aren't they pretty?""Yeah!" said Taryn. "How can there be so many flowers already? You only picked off the dead ones a couple of days ago. And you picked some for little bouquets too, didn't you?""Yes, but pansies need to be picked often for them to blossom more fully," said Mom. "The more you pick, the more you get.""That doesn't really make sense," said Chloe. "Seems hard to believe, but it's true," said Mom. "It's true for other things too--like giving to the Lord. When we give to Him out of a generous, thankful heart, we receive more blessings in our lives.""You mean God will send us more money if we give lots of money to Him?" Chloe asked."Well, I can't promise you that, although that could be one way He decides to bless us," said Mom. "But the extra blessings God gives us often come in a form other than money. For example, I think the greatest blessing is a sense of joy and peace that comes from giving generously to the Lord. When we give to Him with thankful hearts for all He's done for us, He reminds us of the blessings we already have in Jesus, who gave His life for us so we could have eternal life with Him. He also promises to provide for our needs so we can share His love with others by giving generously."Chloe thought about Taryn, who was so generous and happy. Then she thought about how discontent she often felt, and she made a decision. I'm going to be like the pansies, she thought. I'm going to give more generously out of thankfulness for everything God has given me. –Hazel W. Marett

Give and Get9a5a1a41-a2ba-4b82-985f-31f03cc7a837Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGive and Get"What are you going to do with that?" Chloe asked when she saw her sister grab five dollars from her dresser before church."We're taking an offering today for the missions project," Taryn told her. "Did you forget?""Guess so," replied Chloe. But I'm not giving five whole dollars! she thought. So after her sister left the room, Chloe opened the drawer where she kept her money and took out some change. This will do, she thought as she dropped it into her pocket.When they got home from church, Mom looked over at the flowers along the back porch. They were bursting with blooms. "Look at my pansies," she said. "Aren't they pretty?""Yeah!" said Taryn. "How can there be so many flowers already? You only picked off the dead ones a couple of days ago. And you picked some for little bouquets too, didn't you?""Yes, but pansies need to be picked often for them to blossom more fully," said Mom. "The more you pick, the more you get.""That doesn't really make sense," said Chloe. "Seems hard to believe, but it's true," said Mom. "It's true for other things too--like giving to the Lord. When we give to Him out of a generous, thankful heart, we receive more blessings in our lives.""You mean God will send us more money if we give lots of money to Him?" Chloe asked."Well, I can't promise you that, although that could be one way He decides to bless us," said Mom. "But the extra blessings God gives us often come in a form other than money. For example, I think the greatest blessing is a sense of joy and peace that comes from giving generously to the Lord. When we give to Him with thankful hearts for all He's done for us, He reminds us of the blessings we already have in Jesus, who gave His life for us so we could have eternal life with Him. He also promises to provide for our needs so we can share His love with others by giving generously."Chloe thought about Taryn, who was so generous and happy. Then she thought about how discontent she often felt, and she made a decision. I'm going to be like the pansies, she thought. I'm going to give more generously out of thankfulness for everything God has given me. –Hazel W. Marett

"What are you going to do with that?" Chloe asked when she saw her sister grab five dollars from her dresser before church."We're taking an offering today for the missions project," Taryn told her. "Did you forget?""Guess so," replied Chloe. But I'm not giving five whole dollars! she thought. So after her sister left the room, Chloe opened the drawer where she kept her money and took out some change. This will do, she thought as she dropped it into her pocket.When they got home from church, Mom looked over at the flowers along the back porch. They were bursting with blooms. "Look at my pansies," she said. "Aren't they pretty?""Yeah!" said Taryn. "How can there be so many flowers already? You only picked off the dead ones a couple of days ago. And you picked some for little bouquets too, didn't you?""Yes, but pansies need to be picked often for them to blossom more fully," said Mom. "The more you pick, the more you get.""That doesn't really make sense," said Chloe. "Seems hard to believe, but it's true," said Mom. "It's true for other things too--like giving to the Lord. When we give to Him out of a generous, thankful heart, we receive more blessings in our lives.""You mean God will send us more money if we give lots of money to Him?" Chloe asked."Well, I can't promise you that, although that could be one way He decides to bless us," said Mom. "But the extra blessings God gives us often come in a form other than money. For example, I think the greatest blessing is a sense of joy and peace that comes from giving generously to the Lord. When we give to Him with thankful hearts for all He's done for us, He reminds us of the blessings we already have in Jesus, who gave His life for us so we could have eternal life with Him. He also promises to provide for our needs so we can share His love with others by giving generously."Chloe thought about Taryn, who was so generous and happy. Then she thought about how discontent she often felt, and she made a decision. I'm going to be like the pansies, she thought. I'm going to give more generously out of thankfulness for everything God has given me. –Hazel W. Marett

Give and Get2c246d84-4941-44c0-b1cb-ae6204b472c8Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: Return, O Israel (2024) Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 177: Return, O Israel (2024)8e5f64bc-a498-4900-8009-f25203f5cf88Tue, 25 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: The Celebration of Confirmation (2024) We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the celebration and effects of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike explores the different elements of the rite of Confirmation and the ways in which Confirmation increases and deepens our baptismal graces. He emphasizes, in particular, the special strength of the Holy Spirit that we receive to spread and defend the Faith by our words and actions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1297-1305. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the celebration and effects of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike explores the different elements of the rite of Confirmation and the ways in which Confirmation increases and deepens our baptismal graces. He emphasizes, in particular, the special strength of the Holy Spirit that we receive to spread and defend the Faith by our words and actions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1297-1305. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 177: The Celebration of Confirmation (2024)e9d380d7-6fd4-49ad-9a74-b97670ab559aTue, 25 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: The Celebration of Confirmation (2024) We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the celebration and effects of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike explores the different elements of the rite of Confirmation and the ways in which Confirmation increases and deepens our baptismal graces. He emphasizes, in particular, the special strength of the Holy Spirit that we receive to spread and defend the Faith by our words and actions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1297-1305. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the celebration and effects of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike explores the different elements of the rite of Confirmation and the ways in which Confirmation increases and deepens our baptismal graces. He emphasizes, in particular, the special strength of the Holy Spirit that we receive to spread and defend the Faith by our words and actions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1297-1305. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 177: The Celebration of Confirmation (2024)7faff04e-55ad-4974-81bb-0a8f8395abddTue, 25 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: Return, O Israel (2024) Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 177: Return, O Israel (2024)5185ccbe-2773-4693-9d68-41187c2eb98eTue, 25 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: Return, O Israel (2024) Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 177: Return, O Israel (2024)86739b50-d6ae-4323-a109-72d49c25c041Tue, 25 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: Return, O Israel (2024) Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 177: Return, O Israel (2024)dd9732db-252f-4f0b-bcc8-aab1b7bfc741Tue, 25 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBoat RideIt was a perfect day out on the lake--the air was hot and the water was cool. Gracie enjoyed the breeze as her dad motored their boat across the water."Okay, Teddy, you sit here and watch while I swim," Gracie told her teddy bear when the boat had stopped. She sat Teddy down near the boat's dashboard and then jumped into the water. Shadow, their dog, loved the water too, and he jumped in right behind her.After an afternoon of swimming and tubing, Gracie and her parents tucked everything on the boat into place and then took off across the lake toward the dock."Oh no!" cried Gracie when she realized she'd forgotten her teddy bear.Teddy went flying out of the boat. Dad slowed to a stop, and Shadow jumped in the water and retrieved the stuffed bear."Oh, thank you, Shadow," Gracie said as she gave the dog a hug."Wow, that was a close call," Mom said as Gracie squeezed as much water as she could out of her soaking-wet bear. "You'd better hold on to Teddy when Dad takes off again.""I will!" Gracie said as she held Teddy close. Shadow plopped down beside Gracie for the rest of the boat ride.When they arrived home, Mom put Teddy in the washing machine. "Good as new!" she announced as she handed Teddy to Gracie once he was clean.During devotions that night, Dad read Galatians 1:4--"Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live." He closed his Bible. "Shadow jumping in and rescuing Teddy today got me thinking about this verse," Dad said. "Just like Shadow rescued Teddy because he couldn't rescue himself, Jesus rescues us from our sins because we can't rescue ourselves either. By dying for our sins on the cross, Jesus made a way for us to have eternal life and live with Him forever. When we trust in Him, He saves us."Gracie sat thinking, holding Teddy close. "I want Jesus to save me," she said. That night Gracie gave her life to Jesus. –Lisa Fuller

It was a perfect day out on the lake--the air was hot and the water was cool. Gracie enjoyed the breeze as her dad motored their boat across the water."Okay, Teddy, you sit here and watch while I swim," Gracie told her teddy bear when the boat had stopped. She sat Teddy down near the boat's dashboard and then jumped into the water. Shadow, their dog, loved the water too, and he jumped in right behind her.After an afternoon of swimming and tubing, Gracie and her parents tucked everything on the boat into place and then took off across the lake toward the dock."Oh no!" cried Gracie when she realized she'd forgotten her teddy bear.Teddy went flying out of the boat. Dad slowed to a stop, and Shadow jumped in the water and retrieved the stuffed bear."Oh, thank you, Shadow," Gracie said as she gave the dog a hug."Wow, that was a close call," Mom said as Gracie squeezed as much water as she could out of her soaking-wet bear. "You'd better hold on to Teddy when Dad takes off again.""I will!" Gracie said as she held Teddy close. Shadow plopped down beside Gracie for the rest of the boat ride.When they arrived home, Mom put Teddy in the washing machine. "Good as new!" she announced as she handed Teddy to Gracie once he was clean.During devotions that night, Dad read Galatians 1:4--"Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live." He closed his Bible. "Shadow jumping in and rescuing Teddy today got me thinking about this verse," Dad said. "Just like Shadow rescued Teddy because he couldn't rescue himself, Jesus rescues us from our sins because we can't rescue ourselves either. By dying for our sins on the cross, Jesus made a way for us to have eternal life and live with Him forever. When we trust in Him, He saves us."Gracie sat thinking, holding Teddy close. "I want Jesus to save me," she said. That night Gracie gave her life to Jesus. –Lisa Fuller

Boat Rided7027c56-aaba-44b5-937e-adf1bb59ab4fTue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBoat RideIt was a perfect day out on the lake--the air was hot and the water was cool. Gracie enjoyed the breeze as her dad motored their boat across the water."Okay, Teddy, you sit here and watch while I swim," Gracie told her teddy bear when the boat had stopped. She sat Teddy down near the boat's dashboard and then jumped into the water. Shadow, their dog, loved the water too, and he jumped in right behind her.After an afternoon of swimming and tubing, Gracie and her parents tucked everything on the boat into place and then took off across the lake toward the dock."Oh no!" cried Gracie when she realized she'd forgotten her teddy bear.Teddy went flying out of the boat. Dad slowed to a stop, and Shadow jumped in the water and retrieved the stuffed bear."Oh, thank you, Shadow," Gracie said as she gave the dog a hug."Wow, that was a close call," Mom said as Gracie squeezed as much water as she could out of her soaking-wet bear. "You'd better hold on to Teddy when Dad takes off again.""I will!" Gracie said as she held Teddy close. Shadow plopped down beside Gracie for the rest of the boat ride.When they arrived home, Mom put Teddy in the washing machine. "Good as new!" she announced as she handed Teddy to Gracie once he was clean.During devotions that night, Dad read Galatians 1:4--"Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live." He closed his Bible. "Shadow jumping in and rescuing Teddy today got me thinking about this verse," Dad said. "Just like Shadow rescued Teddy because he couldn't rescue himself, Jesus rescues us from our sins because we can't rescue ourselves either. By dying for our sins on the cross, Jesus made a way for us to have eternal life and live with Him forever. When we trust in Him, He saves us."Gracie sat thinking, holding Teddy close. "I want Jesus to save me," she said. That night Gracie gave her life to Jesus. –Lisa Fuller

It was a perfect day out on the lake--the air was hot and the water was cool. Gracie enjoyed the breeze as her dad motored their boat across the water."Okay, Teddy, you sit here and watch while I swim," Gracie told her teddy bear when the boat had stopped. She sat Teddy down near the boat's dashboard and then jumped into the water. Shadow, their dog, loved the water too, and he jumped in right behind her.After an afternoon of swimming and tubing, Gracie and her parents tucked everything on the boat into place and then took off across the lake toward the dock."Oh no!" cried Gracie when she realized she'd forgotten her teddy bear.Teddy went flying out of the boat. Dad slowed to a stop, and Shadow jumped in the water and retrieved the stuffed bear."Oh, thank you, Shadow," Gracie said as she gave the dog a hug."Wow, that was a close call," Mom said as Gracie squeezed as much water as she could out of her soaking-wet bear. "You'd better hold on to Teddy when Dad takes off again.""I will!" Gracie said as she held Teddy close. Shadow plopped down beside Gracie for the rest of the boat ride.When they arrived home, Mom put Teddy in the washing machine. "Good as new!" she announced as she handed Teddy to Gracie once he was clean.During devotions that night, Dad read Galatians 1:4--"Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live." He closed his Bible. "Shadow jumping in and rescuing Teddy today got me thinking about this verse," Dad said. "Just like Shadow rescued Teddy because he couldn't rescue himself, Jesus rescues us from our sins because we can't rescue ourselves either. By dying for our sins on the cross, Jesus made a way for us to have eternal life and live with Him forever. When we trust in Him, He saves us."Gracie sat thinking, holding Teddy close. "I want Jesus to save me," she said. That night Gracie gave her life to Jesus. –Lisa Fuller

Boat Ride4c90b743-8f3e-4460-9fc8-01598d897a6aTue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEncounters With God with Joshua MarcengillWe worship a God of miracles. Sometimes they're subtle or slight - but sometimes they're not! Sometimes the miracles are so big and powerful we're left to wonder how we ever doubted. Join me in this episode as Joshua Marcengill shares his story about God's powerful and miraculous intervention in his life. Multiple times in his story, God brings a powerful healing. Now he has the opportunity to share his encounter with God with others. You can read more about Abundant Encounters at https://www.abundantencounters.com/

We worship a God of miracles. Sometimes they're subtle or slight - but sometimes they're not! Sometimes the miracles are so big and powerful we're left to wonder how we ever doubted. Join me in this episode as Joshua Marcengill shares his story about God's powerful and miraculous intervention in his life. Multiple times in his story, God brings a powerful healing. Now he has the opportunity to share his encounter with God with others. You can read more about Abundant Encounters at https://www.abundantencounters.com/

fullEncounters With God with Joshua Marcengilla758f360-7d2c-4d03-8414-88c440f0c5e6Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWim Hof: They’re Lying To You About Disease & Inflammation!Beating sickness and bearing the elements, these are just 2 of the evolutionary powers The Iceman says we can all unlock Wim Hof is a Dutch extreme sports athlete and multiple Guinness World Record holder who is best known for his ability to withstand extremely cold temperatures. He is also the author of the best-selling book, ‘The Wim Hof Method’.  In this conversation, Wim and Steven discuss topics such as, how he supercharged his immune system, the trauma of his wife’s death, the top 3 techniques for breathing, and how the cold helps you uncover your true self.  (00:00) Intro (01:50) What is Wim's Mission (04:13) Society's problems in the modern day (05:45) The impact of the Wim Hof Method (08:34) We need more discomfort, we've engineered out discomfort (10:06) When did this start for Wim (13:35) Your first experience with cold water (14:25) What spiritual questions did the cold water answer? (15:20) Being outside of society (17:01) What is a life force (19:15) Why don't we believe in ourselves? (21:46) Falling in love (26:46) Dealing with the grief of losing loved ones (29:57) Telling your children their mother has passed (31:32) The power of breathing exercises (38:50) Breathing exercises unlock trauma (49:22) Controlling stress through breathing (54:09) Fighting off a virus with your mind (57:00) Modern healing does not serve us (01:01:19) Teaching Steven the method (01:10:14) Where did Wim learn the method (01:11:10) The power of the mind (01:15:48) How do you train someone to stop becoming a victim of their mind? (01:18:09) The ice bath (01:23:34) Back to the studio (01:27:15) Seeking discomfort (01:29:23) Wim's routine (01:35:45) How do you find your purpose? (01:39:26) Last question Please speak to your doctor or physician ahead of attempting any type of extreme cold water treatment and only partake in a safe, controlled environment under expert guidance Follow Wim:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4baD08X  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4cuKuom  You can purchase Wim’s book, ‘The Wim Hof Method’, here: https://amzn.to/3VyjFc9    For more information on the Wim Hoff Method, please visit www.wimhofmethod.com Thank you to Urban Ice Tribe for supplying the ice baths. You can purchase one here: https://urbanicetribe.com/  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett PerfectTed - https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DOAC - Code: DIARY10 at checkout for 10% off Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beating sickness and bearing the elements, these are just 2 of the evolutionary powers The Iceman says we can all unlock Wim Hof is a Dutch extreme sports athlete and multiple Guinness World Record holder who is best known for his ability to withstand extremely cold temperatures. He is also the author of the best-selling book, ‘The Wim Hof Method’.  In this conversation, Wim and Steven discuss topics such as, how he supercharged his immune system, the trauma of his wife’s death, the top 3 techniques for breathing, and how the cold helps you uncover your true self.  (00:00) Intro (01:50) What is Wim's Mission (04:13) Society's problems in the modern day (05:45) The impact of the Wim Hof Method (08:34) We need more discomfort, we've engineered out discomfort (10:06) When did this start for Wim (13:35) Your first experience with cold water (14:25) What spiritual questions did the cold water answer? (15:20) Being outside of society (17:01) What is a life force (19:15) Why don't we believe in ourselves? (21:46) Falling in love (26:46) Dealing with the grief of losing loved ones (29:57) Telling your children their mother has passed (31:32) The power of breathing exercises (38:50) Breathing exercises unlock trauma (49:22) Controlling stress through breathing (54:09) Fighting off a virus with your mind (57:00) Modern healing does not serve us (01:01:19) Teaching Steven the method (01:10:14) Where did Wim learn the method (01:11:10) The power of the mind (01:15:48) How do you train someone to stop becoming a victim of their mind? (01:18:09) The ice bath (01:23:34) Back to the studio (01:27:15) Seeking discomfort (01:29:23) Wim's routine (01:35:45) How do you find your purpose? (01:39:26) Last question Please speak to your doctor or physician ahead of attempting any type of extreme cold water treatment and only partake in a safe, controlled environment under expert guidance Follow Wim:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4baD08X  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4cuKuom  You can purchase Wim’s book, ‘The Wim Hof Method’, here: https://amzn.to/3VyjFc9    For more information on the Wim Hoff Method, please visit www.wimhofmethod.com Thank you to Urban Ice Tribe for supplying the ice baths. You can purchase one here: https://urbanicetribe.com/  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett PerfectTed - https://bit.ly/PerfectTed-DOAC - Code: DIARY10 at checkout for 10% off Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWim Hof: They’re Lying To You About Disease & Inflammation!21a063e0-c9ba-457a-b086-2ae990b7dfe2Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +00006393https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2024) Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2024)4bd28196-83da-4675-b18d-1249874ac800Mon, 24 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Traditions and Signs of Confirmation (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the two Traditions and different signs of Confirmation. Fr. Mike unpacks the differences in the two Traditions, East and West, in the celebration of Confirmation. He also explores the different signs that oil and anointing in the sacrament of Confirmation can signify. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1290-1296. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the two Traditions and different signs of Confirmation. Fr. Mike unpacks the differences in the two Traditions, East and West, in the celebration of Confirmation. He also explores the different signs that oil and anointing in the sacrament of Confirmation can signify. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1290-1296. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 176: Traditions and Signs of Confirmation (2024)ebd8b360-2357-4145-b6be-3f54b43ac910Mon, 24 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Traditions and Signs of Confirmation (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the two Traditions and different signs of Confirmation. Fr. Mike unpacks the differences in the two Traditions, East and West, in the celebration of Confirmation. He also explores the different signs that oil and anointing in the sacrament of Confirmation can signify. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1290-1296. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the two Traditions and different signs of Confirmation. Fr. Mike unpacks the differences in the two Traditions, East and West, in the celebration of Confirmation. He also explores the different signs that oil and anointing in the sacrament of Confirmation can signify. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1290-1296. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 176: Traditions and Signs of Confirmation (2024)21c50938-c5c0-41bc-b3c9-8b8c1be5b8f8Mon, 24 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2024) Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2024)65053b19-5541-4796-ab76-1bdfe856e81fMon, 24 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2024) Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2024)ca80db0e-2bea-4d53-82e1-a8295feb2c9cMon, 24 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2024) Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2024)a4f65643-f265-4541-9448-dd2e48c589ddMon, 24 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSomething Special"Wow," said Jace as he stared at his cousin Cody's backyard. "Two tree forts--with a rope bridge between them!" He shook his head. "You've got everything!"Cody shrugged.Jace climbed up the ladder. "Do you come here all the time?" He coughed and batted the air. "Ugh. I guess not. I just ran into a cobweb."Cody scrambled up the ladder, twisted the cobweb onto a stick, and threw it out the window. "I haven't been up here in months."Jace couldn't believe it. "If I had this, I'd be up here all the time!"Cody shrugged again. "It's always been here. The people before us built it." Jace stepped out onto the rope bridge. "I wish we could stay longer. I wanted to stay until tomorrow, but Dad wants to drive home tonight so we can go to church in the morning.""What did your pastor talk about last Sunday?" asked Cody.Jace shrugged. "I don't know. I was finishing my cartoon drawing.""Your cartoon?" Cody sighed. "You're the one who doesn't know how good you have it!""Huh?" Jace was confused. "What do you mean?""I can only go to church when the neighbors take me. But now Dad says I can't go anymore because he's tired of hearing me talk about Jesus. I guess he had a bad experience at church as a kid." Cody ran his hand over the rope bridge railing. "I know this is a nice tree fort. But I'm so used to it, I don't care much about it. I don't think you know how nice it is to hear about Jesus because you've always heard about Him. I wish I could go to church every week."Jace drew a big breath. "I never thought about it like that. My family has always gone to church, so I can learn about Jesus and be reminded of how much He loves me all the time." He was quiet a moment, then snapped his fingers. "I know! How about I listen to the sermon in church each week then send you a message on what it was about?""Really?" said Cody. "That would be great!""Yeah," said Jace. "And I have an extra Bible I'll give you so you can learn about Jesus during the week too." –Laura Raborn

"Wow," said Jace as he stared at his cousin Cody's backyard. "Two tree forts--with a rope bridge between them!" He shook his head. "You've got everything!"Cody shrugged.Jace climbed up the ladder. "Do you come here all the time?" He coughed and batted the air. "Ugh. I guess not. I just ran into a cobweb."Cody scrambled up the ladder, twisted the cobweb onto a stick, and threw it out the window. "I haven't been up here in months."Jace couldn't believe it. "If I had this, I'd be up here all the time!"Cody shrugged again. "It's always been here. The people before us built it." Jace stepped out onto the rope bridge. "I wish we could stay longer. I wanted to stay until tomorrow, but Dad wants to drive home tonight so we can go to church in the morning.""What did your pastor talk about last Sunday?" asked Cody.Jace shrugged. "I don't know. I was finishing my cartoon drawing.""Your cartoon?" Cody sighed. "You're the one who doesn't know how good you have it!""Huh?" Jace was confused. "What do you mean?""I can only go to church when the neighbors take me. But now Dad says I can't go anymore because he's tired of hearing me talk about Jesus. I guess he had a bad experience at church as a kid." Cody ran his hand over the rope bridge railing. "I know this is a nice tree fort. But I'm so used to it, I don't care much about it. I don't think you know how nice it is to hear about Jesus because you've always heard about Him. I wish I could go to church every week."Jace drew a big breath. "I never thought about it like that. My family has always gone to church, so I can learn about Jesus and be reminded of how much He loves me all the time." He was quiet a moment, then snapped his fingers. "I know! How about I listen to the sermon in church each week then send you a message on what it was about?""Really?" said Cody. "That would be great!""Yeah," said Jace. "And I have an extra Bible I'll give you so you can learn about Jesus during the week too." –Laura Raborn

Something Specialbe288398-72c3-4990-8625-b3108d93cdf2Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSomething Special"Wow," said Jace as he stared at his cousin Cody's backyard. "Two tree forts--with a rope bridge between them!" He shook his head. "You've got everything!"Cody shrugged.Jace climbed up the ladder. "Do you come here all the time?" He coughed and batted the air. "Ugh. I guess not. I just ran into a cobweb."Cody scrambled up the ladder, twisted the cobweb onto a stick, and threw it out the window. "I haven't been up here in months."Jace couldn't believe it. "If I had this, I'd be up here all the time!"Cody shrugged again. "It's always been here. The people before us built it." Jace stepped out onto the rope bridge. "I wish we could stay longer. I wanted to stay until tomorrow, but Dad wants to drive home tonight so we can go to church in the morning.""What did your pastor talk about last Sunday?" asked Cody.Jace shrugged. "I don't know. I was finishing my cartoon drawing.""Your cartoon?" Cody sighed. "You're the one who doesn't know how good you have it!""Huh?" Jace was confused. "What do you mean?""I can only go to church when the neighbors take me. But now Dad says I can't go anymore because he's tired of hearing me talk about Jesus. I guess he had a bad experience at church as a kid." Cody ran his hand over the rope bridge railing. "I know this is a nice tree fort. But I'm so used to it, I don't care much about it. I don't think you know how nice it is to hear about Jesus because you've always heard about Him. I wish I could go to church every week."Jace drew a big breath. "I never thought about it like that. My family has always gone to church, so I can learn about Jesus and be reminded of how much He loves me all the time." He was quiet a moment, then snapped his fingers. "I know! How about I listen to the sermon in church each week then send you a message on what it was about?""Really?" said Cody. "That would be great!""Yeah," said Jace. "And I have an extra Bible I'll give you so you can learn about Jesus during the week too." –Laura Raborn

"Wow," said Jace as he stared at his cousin Cody's backyard. "Two tree forts--with a rope bridge between them!" He shook his head. "You've got everything!"Cody shrugged.Jace climbed up the ladder. "Do you come here all the time?" He coughed and batted the air. "Ugh. I guess not. I just ran into a cobweb."Cody scrambled up the ladder, twisted the cobweb onto a stick, and threw it out the window. "I haven't been up here in months."Jace couldn't believe it. "If I had this, I'd be up here all the time!"Cody shrugged again. "It's always been here. The people before us built it." Jace stepped out onto the rope bridge. "I wish we could stay longer. I wanted to stay until tomorrow, but Dad wants to drive home tonight so we can go to church in the morning.""What did your pastor talk about last Sunday?" asked Cody.Jace shrugged. "I don't know. I was finishing my cartoon drawing.""Your cartoon?" Cody sighed. "You're the one who doesn't know how good you have it!""Huh?" Jace was confused. "What do you mean?""I can only go to church when the neighbors take me. But now Dad says I can't go anymore because he's tired of hearing me talk about Jesus. I guess he had a bad experience at church as a kid." Cody ran his hand over the rope bridge railing. "I know this is a nice tree fort. But I'm so used to it, I don't care much about it. I don't think you know how nice it is to hear about Jesus because you've always heard about Him. I wish I could go to church every week."Jace drew a big breath. "I never thought about it like that. My family has always gone to church, so I can learn about Jesus and be reminded of how much He loves me all the time." He was quiet a moment, then snapped his fingers. "I know! How about I listen to the sermon in church each week then send you a message on what it was about?""Really?" said Cody. "That would be great!""Yeah," said Jace. "And I have an extra Bible I'll give you so you can learn about Jesus during the week too." –Laura Raborn

Something Special6acbd386-812b-4e36-a9c7-dc182f3b1cb3Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Knowledge of God (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 175: Knowledge of God (2024)928254f4-a5fb-47e3-ab26-4b685fa90eccSun, 23 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Introduction to Confirmation (2024) We begin our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the reception of Confirmation is necessary for the completion and strengthening of baptismal grace. He also highlights the vital importance of the reception of Confirmation because it gives us the power to be a witness to God’s grace on earth, just as the Apostles received that same power at Pentecost. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1285-1289. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the reception of Confirmation is necessary for the completion and strengthening of baptismal grace. He also highlights the vital importance of the reception of Confirmation because it gives us the power to be a witness to God’s grace on earth, just as the Apostles received that same power at Pentecost. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1285-1289. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 175: Introduction to Confirmation (2024)b8c82b1d-7b76-43d6-bc07-fb7eb95ad8c9Sun, 23 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Introduction to Confirmation (2024) We begin our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the reception of Confirmation is necessary for the completion and strengthening of baptismal grace. He also highlights the vital importance of the reception of Confirmation because it gives us the power to be a witness to God’s grace on earth, just as the Apostles received that same power at Pentecost. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1285-1289. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the reception of Confirmation is necessary for the completion and strengthening of baptismal grace. He also highlights the vital importance of the reception of Confirmation because it gives us the power to be a witness to God’s grace on earth, just as the Apostles received that same power at Pentecost. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1285-1289. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 175: Introduction to Confirmation (2024)e5a12548-5188-4be4-a5fa-9dec677f2245Sun, 23 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Knowledge of God (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 175: Knowledge of God (2024)73ff270c-712a-434d-bfb3-090a796b3f4dSun, 23 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Knowledge of God (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 175: Knowledge of God (2024)afa32d2e-9f87-4b7a-8c0c-0bdea3bee954Sun, 23 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Knowledge of God (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 175: Knowledge of God (2024)b09201b6-3e01-419e-9e95-47363bc9e6fbSun, 23 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe ComforterAs Amayah lay across the bed, sobbing, a tattered pink blanket was shoved up close to her. "Sissy, you can have my blanket." A tiny hand patted Amayah's head, and she turned and looked into the troubled eyes of her little sister, Peyton. "My blanket will make you feel all better," Peyton said.Amayah felt the bed sag as her mom sat down beside her. "Missing Linden?" Mom asked softly.Amayah nodded. "She was my best friend. I think about her all the time," she said, wiping her eyes. "Will I ever stop hurting? It's been three months since she died."Mom handed her a tissue. "It's always hard to lose someone we love, especially someone as young as Linden."Amayah took the tissue and blew her nose. Then she handed the blanket to Peyton. "You can have your blanket now, Peyton. Thanks."With a contented sigh, Peyton hugged her blanket, and Mom pulled the little girl onto her lap. "That's your comforter, isn't it, honey?""No," said Peyton, looking puzzled. "It's my blanket."Amayah smiled and lifted the edge of the comforter that was spread across her bed. "See this, Peyton? This is called a comforter."Mom nodded thoughtfully. "You know, Amayah, since we trust in Jesus, God has given us His Holy Spirit to live within us and be our Comforter. He wants to comfort you."Amayah sat up. "I know, Mom. When I prayed this morning, God seemed to tell me to remember the good times I had with Linden. I did, and I thought of the time when we both decided to give our lives to Jesus at camp. I remembered that she's with Him now and that I'll see her again one day, and I felt better for a while. I was still sad, but God did comfort me." Peyton smiled at her sister, then jumped down and left the room, still clinging to her blanket. "Someday, Peyton won't need her security blanket anymore," Mom said. "But no matter how old we are, we'll always need our Comforter, God's Holy Spirit. He reminds us of God's promises and care, and He's always with us."Amayah nodded and got up. "I'm doing better now," she said. "God is comforting me." –Barbara J. Westberg

As Amayah lay across the bed, sobbing, a tattered pink blanket was shoved up close to her. "Sissy, you can have my blanket." A tiny hand patted Amayah's head, and she turned and looked into the troubled eyes of her little sister, Peyton. "My blanket will make you feel all better," Peyton said.Amayah felt the bed sag as her mom sat down beside her. "Missing Linden?" Mom asked softly.Amayah nodded. "She was my best friend. I think about her all the time," she said, wiping her eyes. "Will I ever stop hurting? It's been three months since she died."Mom handed her a tissue. "It's always hard to lose someone we love, especially someone as young as Linden."Amayah took the tissue and blew her nose. Then she handed the blanket to Peyton. "You can have your blanket now, Peyton. Thanks."With a contented sigh, Peyton hugged her blanket, and Mom pulled the little girl onto her lap. "That's your comforter, isn't it, honey?""No," said Peyton, looking puzzled. "It's my blanket."Amayah smiled and lifted the edge of the comforter that was spread across her bed. "See this, Peyton? This is called a comforter."Mom nodded thoughtfully. "You know, Amayah, since we trust in Jesus, God has given us His Holy Spirit to live within us and be our Comforter. He wants to comfort you."Amayah sat up. "I know, Mom. When I prayed this morning, God seemed to tell me to remember the good times I had with Linden. I did, and I thought of the time when we both decided to give our lives to Jesus at camp. I remembered that she's with Him now and that I'll see her again one day, and I felt better for a while. I was still sad, but God did comfort me." Peyton smiled at her sister, then jumped down and left the room, still clinging to her blanket. "Someday, Peyton won't need her security blanket anymore," Mom said. "But no matter how old we are, we'll always need our Comforter, God's Holy Spirit. He reminds us of God's promises and care, and He's always with us."Amayah nodded and got up. "I'm doing better now," she said. "God is comforting me." –Barbara J. Westberg

The Comforter9c035444-9bff-483b-a526-9f27269ac478Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe ComforterAs Amayah lay across the bed, sobbing, a tattered pink blanket was shoved up close to her. "Sissy, you can have my blanket." A tiny hand patted Amayah's head, and she turned and looked into the troubled eyes of her little sister, Peyton. "My blanket will make you feel all better," Peyton said.Amayah felt the bed sag as her mom sat down beside her. "Missing Linden?" Mom asked softly.Amayah nodded. "She was my best friend. I think about her all the time," she said, wiping her eyes. "Will I ever stop hurting? It's been three months since she died."Mom handed her a tissue. "It's always hard to lose someone we love, especially someone as young as Linden."Amayah took the tissue and blew her nose. Then she handed the blanket to Peyton. "You can have your blanket now, Peyton. Thanks."With a contented sigh, Peyton hugged her blanket, and Mom pulled the little girl onto her lap. "That's your comforter, isn't it, honey?""No," said Peyton, looking puzzled. "It's my blanket."Amayah smiled and lifted the edge of the comforter that was spread across her bed. "See this, Peyton? This is called a comforter."Mom nodded thoughtfully. "You know, Amayah, since we trust in Jesus, God has given us His Holy Spirit to live within us and be our Comforter. He wants to comfort you."Amayah sat up. "I know, Mom. When I prayed this morning, God seemed to tell me to remember the good times I had with Linden. I did, and I thought of the time when we both decided to give our lives to Jesus at camp. I remembered that she's with Him now and that I'll see her again one day, and I felt better for a while. I was still sad, but God did comfort me." Peyton smiled at her sister, then jumped down and left the room, still clinging to her blanket. "Someday, Peyton won't need her security blanket anymore," Mom said. "But no matter how old we are, we'll always need our Comforter, God's Holy Spirit. He reminds us of God's promises and care, and He's always with us."Amayah nodded and got up. "I'm doing better now," she said. "God is comforting me." –Barbara J. Westberg

As Amayah lay across the bed, sobbing, a tattered pink blanket was shoved up close to her. "Sissy, you can have my blanket." A tiny hand patted Amayah's head, and she turned and looked into the troubled eyes of her little sister, Peyton. "My blanket will make you feel all better," Peyton said.Amayah felt the bed sag as her mom sat down beside her. "Missing Linden?" Mom asked softly.Amayah nodded. "She was my best friend. I think about her all the time," she said, wiping her eyes. "Will I ever stop hurting? It's been three months since she died."Mom handed her a tissue. "It's always hard to lose someone we love, especially someone as young as Linden."Amayah took the tissue and blew her nose. Then she handed the blanket to Peyton. "You can have your blanket now, Peyton. Thanks."With a contented sigh, Peyton hugged her blanket, and Mom pulled the little girl onto her lap. "That's your comforter, isn't it, honey?""No," said Peyton, looking puzzled. "It's my blanket."Amayah smiled and lifted the edge of the comforter that was spread across her bed. "See this, Peyton? This is called a comforter."Mom nodded thoughtfully. "You know, Amayah, since we trust in Jesus, God has given us His Holy Spirit to live within us and be our Comforter. He wants to comfort you."Amayah sat up. "I know, Mom. When I prayed this morning, God seemed to tell me to remember the good times I had with Linden. I did, and I thought of the time when we both decided to give our lives to Jesus at camp. I remembered that she's with Him now and that I'll see her again one day, and I felt better for a while. I was still sad, but God did comfort me." Peyton smiled at her sister, then jumped down and left the room, still clinging to her blanket. "Someday, Peyton won't need her security blanket anymore," Mom said. "But no matter how old we are, we'll always need our Comforter, God's Holy Spirit. He reminds us of God's promises and care, and He's always with us."Amayah nodded and got up. "I'm doing better now," she said. "God is comforting me." –Barbara J. Westberg

The Comforterb38162f7-4c63-4d46-b1fc-4724ad93d9b4Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/23/24 True Surrender Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Rebellion, Resentment, or Rejoicing. We are called to surrender to God's will. But how do we surrender? Is it a matter of feeling or is it a matter of something else? Surrender is an active, dynamic thing. And it is the opposite of rebellion and resentment. Mass Readings from June 23, 2024: Job 38:1, 8-11 Psalms 107:23-26, 28-312 Corinthians 5:14-17 Mark 4:35-41

Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Rebellion, Resentment, or Rejoicing. We are called to surrender to God's will. But how do we surrender? Is it a matter of feeling or is it a matter of something else? Surrender is an active, dynamic thing. And it is the opposite of rebellion and resentment. Mass Readings from June 23, 2024: Job 38:1, 8-11 Psalms 107:23-26, 28-312 Corinthians 5:14-17 Mark 4:35-41

full06/23/24 True Surrenderfc975548-095c-4c20-a028-130b0bb752f9Sat, 22 Jun 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/23/24 True Surrender Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Rebellion, Resentment, or Rejoicing. We are called to surrender to God's will. But how do we surrender? Is it a matter of feeling or is it a matter of something else? Surrender is an active, dynamic thing. And it is the opposite of rebellion and resentment. Mass Readings from June 23, 2024: Job 38:1, 8-11 Psalms 107:23-26, 28-312 Corinthians 5:14-17 Mark 4:35-41

Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Rebellion, Resentment, or Rejoicing. We are called to surrender to God's will. But how do we surrender? Is it a matter of feeling or is it a matter of something else? Surrender is an active, dynamic thing. And it is the opposite of rebellion and resentment. Mass Readings from June 23, 2024: Job 38:1, 8-11 Psalms 107:23-26, 28-312 Corinthians 5:14-17 Mark 4:35-41

full06/23/24 True Surrendera4949614-7c1a-4249-a5ae-6222a4761731Sat, 22 Jun 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/23/24 True Surrender Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Rebellion, Resentment, or Rejoicing. We are called to surrender to God's will. But how do we surrender? Is it a matter of feeling or is it a matter of something else? Surrender is an active, dynamic thing. And it is the opposite of rebellion and resentment. Mass Readings from June 23, 2024: Job 38:1, 8-11 Psalms 107:23-26, 28-312 Corinthians 5:14-17 Mark 4:35-41

Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Rebellion, Resentment, or Rejoicing. We are called to surrender to God's will. But how do we surrender? Is it a matter of feeling or is it a matter of something else? Surrender is an active, dynamic thing. And it is the opposite of rebellion and resentment. Mass Readings from June 23, 2024: Job 38:1, 8-11 Psalms 107:23-26, 28-312 Corinthians 5:14-17 Mark 4:35-41

full06/23/24 True Surrenderd161dac6-2097-42bc-839c-bce6fb52ab21Sat, 22 Jun 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2024) Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2024)b08ab6b6-de9a-43f1-b720-470e9e8ffa82Sat, 22 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: Summary of the Sacrament of Baptism (2024) In this summary of the Church’s teachings on Baptism, the Catechism relays the heart of the sacrament. If you needed to quickly explain Baptism to someone on the street—Fr. Mike says—this would be your guide. Fr. Mike hones in on the fact that Baptism is “a grace and a gift of God that does not presuppose any human merit.” Today’s readings are paragraphs 1275-1284. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this summary of the Church’s teachings on Baptism, the Catechism relays the heart of the sacrament. If you needed to quickly explain Baptism to someone on the street—Fr. Mike says—this would be your guide. Fr. Mike hones in on the fact that Baptism is “a grace and a gift of God that does not presuppose any human merit.” Today’s readings are paragraphs 1275-1284. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 174: Summary of the Sacrament of Baptism (2024)3709d637-faac-47cc-86df-88d9bde20357Sat, 22 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: Summary of the Sacrament of Baptism (2024) In this summary of the Church’s teachings on Baptism, the Catechism relays the heart of the sacrament. If you needed to quickly explain Baptism to someone on the street—Fr. Mike says—this would be your guide. Fr. Mike hones in on the fact that Baptism is “a grace and a gift of God that does not presuppose any human merit.” Today’s readings are paragraphs 1275-1284. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this summary of the Church’s teachings on Baptism, the Catechism relays the heart of the sacrament. If you needed to quickly explain Baptism to someone on the street—Fr. Mike says—this would be your guide. Fr. Mike hones in on the fact that Baptism is “a grace and a gift of God that does not presuppose any human merit.” Today’s readings are paragraphs 1275-1284. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 174: Summary of the Sacrament of Baptism (2024)7eded271-24a2-443f-a441-f9dbf3d87e29Sat, 22 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2024) Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2024)53f9f3df-a50e-4952-9302-006269787bdaSat, 22 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2024) Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2024)f05dc276-6485-47f0-8f37-ca3202e17f74Sat, 22 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2024) Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2024)8f840fc3-1bd9-4927-b209-ab386376d532Sat, 22 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRunaway Dog"Frank! Frank, come here, boy!" Zebb stepped back into the house and closed the sliding door with a sigh. "I think he ran away again. I've called him and called him, and he still hasn't come!"Mom looked up from her computer and frowned. "Oh no. Dad must have forgotten to put his invisible fence collar back on after his bath." Zebb was looking out the window anxiously and ringing his hands together, so Mom closed her laptop and gave him an encouraging smile. "Why don't you put your boots on and we'll go look for him before dinner."As mom drove the car slowly around their neighborhood, Zebb looked out the window. "I don't understand why he always wants to run away. Doesn't he know how much we love him?""He knows," Mom assured him. "Frank is just a dog who likes to run."After thirty minutes of searching, Zebb was blinking back tears. Mom reached over and squeezed his hand. "You know what I always think of when Frank runs away and we have to go search for him?""What?" Zebb asked, swiping at tears with the back of his hand."I think of a parable Jesus told in the Bible about a shepherd who goes after one lost sheep. He drops everything to go and save the sheep, even leaving ninety-nine others behind to go search! And when he finds the sheep, he isn't angry. The shepherd rejoices! That's how God reacts when His children are found.""I like that story," Zebb said. "It's nice to think that Jesus would search for me like I search for Frank."Mom nodded. "Jesus is our Good Shepherd who came to earth and died to rescue us from sin. He loves us and will always come find us when we wander off."As they continued searching for Frank, Zebb thought about God's love for him and how big it was. He also prayed that God would keep Frank safe, wherever he was.A few minutes later Mom's phone rang. "Hello?" she said. "Oh, that's wonderful news, thank you. We'll be right there!" She hung up the phone and turned the car around. "That was one of our neighbors. They have Frank safe and sound at their house. Let's go get our boy!" –Emily Tenter

"Frank! Frank, come here, boy!" Zebb stepped back into the house and closed the sliding door with a sigh. "I think he ran away again. I've called him and called him, and he still hasn't come!"Mom looked up from her computer and frowned. "Oh no. Dad must have forgotten to put his invisible fence collar back on after his bath." Zebb was looking out the window anxiously and ringing his hands together, so Mom closed her laptop and gave him an encouraging smile. "Why don't you put your boots on and we'll go look for him before dinner."As mom drove the car slowly around their neighborhood, Zebb looked out the window. "I don't understand why he always wants to run away. Doesn't he know how much we love him?""He knows," Mom assured him. "Frank is just a dog who likes to run."After thirty minutes of searching, Zebb was blinking back tears. Mom reached over and squeezed his hand. "You know what I always think of when Frank runs away and we have to go search for him?""What?" Zebb asked, swiping at tears with the back of his hand."I think of a parable Jesus told in the Bible about a shepherd who goes after one lost sheep. He drops everything to go and save the sheep, even leaving ninety-nine others behind to go search! And when he finds the sheep, he isn't angry. The shepherd rejoices! That's how God reacts when His children are found.""I like that story," Zebb said. "It's nice to think that Jesus would search for me like I search for Frank."Mom nodded. "Jesus is our Good Shepherd who came to earth and died to rescue us from sin. He loves us and will always come find us when we wander off."As they continued searching for Frank, Zebb thought about God's love for him and how big it was. He also prayed that God would keep Frank safe, wherever he was.A few minutes later Mom's phone rang. "Hello?" she said. "Oh, that's wonderful news, thank you. We'll be right there!" She hung up the phone and turned the car around. "That was one of our neighbors. They have Frank safe and sound at their house. Let's go get our boy!" –Emily Tenter

Runaway Dog3f04ac3a-4379-4edf-8430-7d007c75e81eSat, 22 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRunaway Dog"Frank! Frank, come here, boy!" Zebb stepped back into the house and closed the sliding door with a sigh. "I think he ran away again. I've called him and called him, and he still hasn't come!"Mom looked up from her computer and frowned. "Oh no. Dad must have forgotten to put his invisible fence collar back on after his bath." Zebb was looking out the window anxiously and ringing his hands together, so Mom closed her laptop and gave him an encouraging smile. "Why don't you put your boots on and we'll go look for him before dinner."As mom drove the car slowly around their neighborhood, Zebb looked out the window. "I don't understand why he always wants to run away. Doesn't he know how much we love him?""He knows," Mom assured him. "Frank is just a dog who likes to run."After thirty minutes of searching, Zebb was blinking back tears. Mom reached over and squeezed his hand. "You know what I always think of when Frank runs away and we have to go search for him?""What?" Zebb asked, swiping at tears with the back of his hand."I think of a parable Jesus told in the Bible about a shepherd who goes after one lost sheep. He drops everything to go and save the sheep, even leaving ninety-nine others behind to go search! And when he finds the sheep, he isn't angry. The shepherd rejoices! That's how God reacts when His children are found.""I like that story," Zebb said. "It's nice to think that Jesus would search for me like I search for Frank."Mom nodded. "Jesus is our Good Shepherd who came to earth and died to rescue us from sin. He loves us and will always come find us when we wander off."As they continued searching for Frank, Zebb thought about God's love for him and how big it was. He also prayed that God would keep Frank safe, wherever he was.A few minutes later Mom's phone rang. "Hello?" she said. "Oh, that's wonderful news, thank you. We'll be right there!" She hung up the phone and turned the car around. "That was one of our neighbors. They have Frank safe and sound at their house. Let's go get our boy!" –Emily Tenter

"Frank! Frank, come here, boy!" Zebb stepped back into the house and closed the sliding door with a sigh. "I think he ran away again. I've called him and called him, and he still hasn't come!"Mom looked up from her computer and frowned. "Oh no. Dad must have forgotten to put his invisible fence collar back on after his bath." Zebb was looking out the window anxiously and ringing his hands together, so Mom closed her laptop and gave him an encouraging smile. "Why don't you put your boots on and we'll go look for him before dinner."As mom drove the car slowly around their neighborhood, Zebb looked out the window. "I don't understand why he always wants to run away. Doesn't he know how much we love him?""He knows," Mom assured him. "Frank is just a dog who likes to run."After thirty minutes of searching, Zebb was blinking back tears. Mom reached over and squeezed his hand. "You know what I always think of when Frank runs away and we have to go search for him?""What?" Zebb asked, swiping at tears with the back of his hand."I think of a parable Jesus told in the Bible about a shepherd who goes after one lost sheep. He drops everything to go and save the sheep, even leaving ninety-nine others behind to go search! And when he finds the sheep, he isn't angry. The shepherd rejoices! That's how God reacts when His children are found.""I like that story," Zebb said. "It's nice to think that Jesus would search for me like I search for Frank."Mom nodded. "Jesus is our Good Shepherd who came to earth and died to rescue us from sin. He loves us and will always come find us when we wander off."As they continued searching for Frank, Zebb thought about God's love for him and how big it was. He also prayed that God would keep Frank safe, wherever he was.A few minutes later Mom's phone rang. "Hello?" she said. "Oh, that's wonderful news, thank you. We'll be right there!" She hung up the phone and turned the car around. "That was one of our neighbors. They have Frank safe and sound at their house. Let's go get our boy!" –Emily Tenter

Runaway Dog9130934a-b34d-45fe-abf8-f11ce01d86ecSat, 22 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS3 EP11. Bringing Your Requests To GodHey y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about stepping out in faith and bringing our requests to God. We are never a burden to Him and if anything, He finds joy in us asking Him and praying to Him for all things - big and small. Mark 10:46-52 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about stepping out in faith and bringing our requests to God. We are never a burden to Him and if anything, He finds joy in us asking Him and praying to Him for all things - big and small. Mark 10:46-52 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS3 EP11. Bringing Your Requests To Godc03a1802-df1a-4c44-afc9-f730c1a32b00Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBrain Health w/ Dr. Amen | Girls Gone Biblehappy ggb friday to our best friends:) today we have the absolute pleasure of having Dr. Daniel Gregory Amen on the podcast.  Dr. Amen is a physician, adult and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics with 11 locations across the U.S. Amen Clinics has the world’s largest database of brain scans for psychiatry totaling more than 225,000 SPECT scans on patients from 155 countries. He is the founder of BrainMD, a fast growing, science-based nutraceutical company, and Amen University, which has trained thousands of medical and mental health professionals on the methods he has developed. we have a conversation surrounding brain health, mental illness, and practical ways to improve your overall well-being. Dr. Amen is a lifelong Christian who masters the art of balancing psychology and spirituality. https://danielamenmd.com/about/ -- all of Dr. Amen's books: https://danielamenmd.com/programs-books/ we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari GUYS WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!! Austin, Texas 06/27 https://tickets.austintheatre.org/11407/11408?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ1-ez8rCVz5eqBxaJ7pSBSAsoTQ3uu37Sv4QiexX-wYV0PABy4CaWnozg_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw Houston, Texas 06/29 https://cph.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=GIRLS&amp;linkID=houston-cph please join us. we can't wait to see you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

happy ggb friday to our best friends:) today we have the absolute pleasure of having Dr. Daniel Gregory Amen on the podcast.  Dr. Amen is a physician, adult and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics with 11 locations across the U.S. Amen Clinics has the world’s largest database of brain scans for psychiatry totaling more than 225,000 SPECT scans on patients from 155 countries. He is the founder of BrainMD, a fast growing, science-based nutraceutical company, and Amen University, which has trained thousands of medical and mental health professionals on the methods he has developed. we have a conversation surrounding brain health, mental illness, and practical ways to improve your overall well-being. Dr. Amen is a lifelong Christian who masters the art of balancing psychology and spirituality. https://danielamenmd.com/about/ -- all of Dr. Amen's books: https://danielamenmd.com/programs-books/ we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari GUYS WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!! Austin, Texas 06/27 https://tickets.austintheatre.org/11407/11408?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ1-ez8rCVz5eqBxaJ7pSBSAsoTQ3uu37Sv4QiexX-wYV0PABy4CaWnozg_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw Houston, Texas 06/29 https://cph.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=GIRLS&amp;linkID=houston-cph please join us. we can't wait to see you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullBrain Health w/ Dr. Amen | Girls Gone Bible370c3f71-fb24-458d-bd17-99bd9ad31c10Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:55:13 +00003084https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 167: 6 Foods You MUST Eat To HEAL Your GUT!: Dr Will BulsiewiczIn this moment, the world-renowned gut-health expert Dr Will Bulsiewicz discusses the relationship between your gut health and overall well-being, including your mental and physical health. According to Dr Will, our gut is like a muscle that we can strengthen by eating a range of diverse superfoods such as leafy vegetables, legumes, and fruit. These high-fibre foods can supercharge your immune system by boosting the production of short-chain fatty acids, lower your cholesterol levels, and stabilise your bowel movements. The benefits of creating a diverse gut microbiome aren't exclusive to you, but in fact, your microbes are later inherited by your children, influencing their future health. Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/Nbay01OpAKb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/PFFpAzSpAKb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Will: https://theplantfedgut.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the world-renowned gut-health expert Dr Will Bulsiewicz discusses the relationship between your gut health and overall well-being, including your mental and physical health. According to Dr Will, our gut is like a muscle that we can strengthen by eating a range of diverse superfoods such as leafy vegetables, legumes, and fruit. These high-fibre foods can supercharge your immune system by boosting the production of short-chain fatty acids, lower your cholesterol levels, and stabilise your bowel movements. The benefits of creating a diverse gut microbiome aren't exclusive to you, but in fact, your microbes are later inherited by your children, influencing their future health. Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/Nbay01OpAKb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/PFFpAzSpAKb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Will: https://theplantfedgut.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 167: 6 Foods You MUST Eat To HEAL Your GUT!: Dr Will Bulsiewicz86ef656f-aa33-423b-b41e-113711d2564cFri, 21 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000877https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Confidence in God (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 173: Confidence in God (2024)d1f55508-1112-4763-990c-e14751f8e263Fri, 21 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Brothers and Sisters in Baptism (2024) The Catechism shows us how Baptism unites the Church as a “People of God of the New Covenant” and goes so far as to say that “Baptism constitutes the foundation of communion among all Christians.” We all belong to Jesus, together. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that with the gift of unity in Baptism comes real responsibility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1267-1274. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism shows us how Baptism unites the Church as a “People of God of the New Covenant” and goes so far as to say that “Baptism constitutes the foundation of communion among all Christians.” We all belong to Jesus, together. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that with the gift of unity in Baptism comes real responsibility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1267-1274. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 173: Brothers and Sisters in Baptism (2024)31a66a46-8008-4a20-979e-06909da2be5cFri, 21 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Brothers and Sisters in Baptism (2024) The Catechism shows us how Baptism unites the Church as a “People of God of the New Covenant” and goes so far as to say that “Baptism constitutes the foundation of communion among all Christians.” We all belong to Jesus, together. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that with the gift of unity in Baptism comes real responsibility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1267-1274. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism shows us how Baptism unites the Church as a “People of God of the New Covenant” and goes so far as to say that “Baptism constitutes the foundation of communion among all Christians.” We all belong to Jesus, together. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that with the gift of unity in Baptism comes real responsibility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1267-1274. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 173: Brothers and Sisters in Baptism (2024)24ca7f89-31ab-415c-aac0-395a9d6a9475Fri, 21 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Confidence in God (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 173: Confidence in God (2024)44606fa4-e8d8-49fd-91db-9edcff9f5269Fri, 21 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Confidence in God (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 173: Confidence in God (2024)3b764142-9860-48ee-b20d-09b99e4b620eFri, 21 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Confidence in God (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 173: Confidence in God (2024)c5eb5f34-0046-4edf-9135-54092b0f8be9Fri, 21 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho Does It Hurt? (Part 2)"You brought my favorite board game!" exclaimed Hattie and Cleo's uncle when they came to visit him in the hospital. The girls happily set it up, and they were playing when a man entered the room. "Hi, Kyle," said Uncle Dale cheerfully. "Hattie, Cleo--meet Kyle Turner." The girls smiled and waved. "Kyle comes to see me every day and we read the Bible together," Uncle Dale explained."Don't let me interrupt you," said Kyle. "I have some errands to run. I'll come back in a little while.""That's fine," said Uncle Dale. "Don't forget!""No chance!" Kyle called on his way out. The girls were silent for a moment. "Kyle Turner," murmured Hattie. She frowned. "I know that name! He's the man who caused your accident, isn't he?" She looked at her uncle. "Why are you friends with him? It's his fault you can't walk!""I was really angry right after the accident," admitted Uncle Dale. "Then I read Colossians 3:13 during my devotions one day." He picked up his Bible from the bedside table. "Here, Cleo. Will you find that verse in my Bible?"Cleo quickly found the verse. "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.""Not too long after I read that verse, Kyle came to my room," said Uncle Dale. "I sure had a grievance against him! But he asked me to forgive him." Uncle Dale cleared his throat. "God helped me do that and used the accident to help both Kyle and me grow in our relationship with Jesus," he said quietly.Hattie had tears in her eyes. "I just don't think I can forgive Kyle," she said. "Is there something wrong with me, Uncle Dale?""Nothing that God can't cure," her uncle assured her. "You love me and don't like to see me hurt--that's natural. Forgiving isn't always easy, but we can depend on Jesus for help. He forgave us for all our sins, and He gives us the power to forgive others, even when it's hard." Uncle Dale smiled. "I know--why don't you girls stay for my Bible study with Kyle? I'd like you to get to know him better."The girls glanced at each other. "Well…okay," said Hattie, and Cleo nodded.–Alyssa Liljequis

"You brought my favorite board game!" exclaimed Hattie and Cleo's uncle when they came to visit him in the hospital. The girls happily set it up, and they were playing when a man entered the room. "Hi, Kyle," said Uncle Dale cheerfully. "Hattie, Cleo--meet Kyle Turner." The girls smiled and waved. "Kyle comes to see me every day and we read the Bible together," Uncle Dale explained."Don't let me interrupt you," said Kyle. "I have some errands to run. I'll come back in a little while.""That's fine," said Uncle Dale. "Don't forget!""No chance!" Kyle called on his way out. The girls were silent for a moment. "Kyle Turner," murmured Hattie. She frowned. "I know that name! He's the man who caused your accident, isn't he?" She looked at her uncle. "Why are you friends with him? It's his fault you can't walk!""I was really angry right after the accident," admitted Uncle Dale. "Then I read Colossians 3:13 during my devotions one day." He picked up his Bible from the bedside table. "Here, Cleo. Will you find that verse in my Bible?"Cleo quickly found the verse. "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.""Not too long after I read that verse, Kyle came to my room," said Uncle Dale. "I sure had a grievance against him! But he asked me to forgive him." Uncle Dale cleared his throat. "God helped me do that and used the accident to help both Kyle and me grow in our relationship with Jesus," he said quietly.Hattie had tears in her eyes. "I just don't think I can forgive Kyle," she said. "Is there something wrong with me, Uncle Dale?""Nothing that God can't cure," her uncle assured her. "You love me and don't like to see me hurt--that's natural. Forgiving isn't always easy, but we can depend on Jesus for help. He forgave us for all our sins, and He gives us the power to forgive others, even when it's hard." Uncle Dale smiled. "I know--why don't you girls stay for my Bible study with Kyle? I'd like you to get to know him better."The girls glanced at each other. "Well…okay," said Hattie, and Cleo nodded.–Alyssa Liljequis

Who Does It Hurt? (Part 2)8df6a397-34c0-4e55-bd82-2ebcd6ea11e5Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho Does It Hurt? (Part 2)"You brought my favorite board game!" exclaimed Hattie and Cleo's uncle when they came to visit him in the hospital. The girls happily set it up, and they were playing when a man entered the room. "Hi, Kyle," said Uncle Dale cheerfully. "Hattie, Cleo--meet Kyle Turner." The girls smiled and waved. "Kyle comes to see me every day and we read the Bible together," Uncle Dale explained."Don't let me interrupt you," said Kyle. "I have some errands to run. I'll come back in a little while.""That's fine," said Uncle Dale. "Don't forget!""No chance!" Kyle called on his way out. The girls were silent for a moment. "Kyle Turner," murmured Hattie. She frowned. "I know that name! He's the man who caused your accident, isn't he?" She looked at her uncle. "Why are you friends with him? It's his fault you can't walk!""I was really angry right after the accident," admitted Uncle Dale. "Then I read Colossians 3:13 during my devotions one day." He picked up his Bible from the bedside table. "Here, Cleo. Will you find that verse in my Bible?"Cleo quickly found the verse. "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.""Not too long after I read that verse, Kyle came to my room," said Uncle Dale. "I sure had a grievance against him! But he asked me to forgive him." Uncle Dale cleared his throat. "God helped me do that and used the accident to help both Kyle and me grow in our relationship with Jesus," he said quietly.Hattie had tears in her eyes. "I just don't think I can forgive Kyle," she said. "Is there something wrong with me, Uncle Dale?""Nothing that God can't cure," her uncle assured her. "You love me and don't like to see me hurt--that's natural. Forgiving isn't always easy, but we can depend on Jesus for help. He forgave us for all our sins, and He gives us the power to forgive others, even when it's hard." Uncle Dale smiled. "I know--why don't you girls stay for my Bible study with Kyle? I'd like you to get to know him better."The girls glanced at each other. "Well…okay," said Hattie, and Cleo nodded.–Alyssa Liljequis

"You brought my favorite board game!" exclaimed Hattie and Cleo's uncle when they came to visit him in the hospital. The girls happily set it up, and they were playing when a man entered the room. "Hi, Kyle," said Uncle Dale cheerfully. "Hattie, Cleo--meet Kyle Turner." The girls smiled and waved. "Kyle comes to see me every day and we read the Bible together," Uncle Dale explained."Don't let me interrupt you," said Kyle. "I have some errands to run. I'll come back in a little while.""That's fine," said Uncle Dale. "Don't forget!""No chance!" Kyle called on his way out. The girls were silent for a moment. "Kyle Turner," murmured Hattie. She frowned. "I know that name! He's the man who caused your accident, isn't he?" She looked at her uncle. "Why are you friends with him? It's his fault you can't walk!""I was really angry right after the accident," admitted Uncle Dale. "Then I read Colossians 3:13 during my devotions one day." He picked up his Bible from the bedside table. "Here, Cleo. Will you find that verse in my Bible?"Cleo quickly found the verse. "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.""Not too long after I read that verse, Kyle came to my room," said Uncle Dale. "I sure had a grievance against him! But he asked me to forgive him." Uncle Dale cleared his throat. "God helped me do that and used the accident to help both Kyle and me grow in our relationship with Jesus," he said quietly.Hattie had tears in her eyes. "I just don't think I can forgive Kyle," she said. "Is there something wrong with me, Uncle Dale?""Nothing that God can't cure," her uncle assured her. "You love me and don't like to see me hurt--that's natural. Forgiving isn't always easy, but we can depend on Jesus for help. He forgave us for all our sins, and He gives us the power to forgive others, even when it's hard." Uncle Dale smiled. "I know--why don't you girls stay for my Bible study with Kyle? I'd like you to get to know him better."The girls glanced at each other. "Well…okay," said Hattie, and Cleo nodded.–Alyssa Liljequis

Who Does It Hurt? (Part 2)411ff1ae-edc4-462e-b9d2-2f50a1f02067Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Secret to Staying Happily Married We&#39;ve got a &quot;Marriage Pop-Quiz&quot; for you! Would you ditch your spouse to catch a flight? Imagine you&#39;re traveling with your spouse. They go to the bathroom while you wait for your flight to board. But they don&#39;t come back. And you&#39;re going to miss your flight. Should you board it and ditch your spouse? What would you do in this situation? According to Fr. Mike, there is only one correct answer to this question. And the answer might surprise you. Today, Fr. Mike shares a funny story about an older married couple&#39;s problem when traveling together and his shock and surprise at the variety of responses he received when asking other married couples what they would do in this situation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We&#39;ve got a &quot;Marriage Pop-Quiz&quot; for you! Would you ditch your spouse to catch a flight? Imagine you&#39;re traveling with your spouse. They go to the bathroom while you wait for your flight to board. But they don&#39;t come back. And you&#39;re going to miss your flight. Should you board it and ditch your spouse? What would you do in this situation? According to Fr. Mike, there is only one correct answer to this question. And the answer might surprise you. Today, Fr. Mike shares a funny story about an older married couple&#39;s problem when traveling together and his shock and surprise at the variety of responses he received when asking other married couples what they would do in this situation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Secret to Staying Happily Married5a53397f-9485-40d7-81b4-6d8868acaa8eThu, 20 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Secret to Staying Happily Married We&#39;ve got a &quot;Marriage Pop-Quiz&quot; for you! Would you ditch your spouse to catch a flight? Imagine you&#39;re traveling with your spouse. They go to the bathroom while you wait for your flight to board. But they don&#39;t come back. And you&#39;re going to miss your flight. Should you board it and ditch your spouse? What would you do in this situation? According to Fr. Mike, there is only one correct answer to this question. And the answer might surprise you. Today, Fr. Mike shares a funny story about an older married couple&#39;s problem when traveling together and his shock and surprise at the variety of responses he received when asking other married couples what they would do in this situation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We&#39;ve got a &quot;Marriage Pop-Quiz&quot; for you! Would you ditch your spouse to catch a flight? Imagine you&#39;re traveling with your spouse. They go to the bathroom while you wait for your flight to board. But they don&#39;t come back. And you&#39;re going to miss your flight. Should you board it and ditch your spouse? What would you do in this situation? According to Fr. Mike, there is only one correct answer to this question. And the answer might surprise you. Today, Fr. Mike shares a funny story about an older married couple&#39;s problem when traveling together and his shock and surprise at the variety of responses he received when asking other married couples what they would do in this situation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Secret to Staying Happily Married221d5a01-61cd-40c9-af20-4ae8c5e3fa18Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#872 - Sermon – "What About That Guy?"This episode is a sermon that I gave at my home church which is Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, CA about the calling of David. 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is a sermon that I gave at my home church which is Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, CA about the calling of David. 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#872 - Sermon – "What About That Guy?"97e6c8ce-eb0b-4db6-8f18-95260228b0c9Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +00001136https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Has to Change at Mass NOW w/ Fr. Donald CallowayWe find ourselves in unprecedented times, where over 69% of Church going Catholics no longer believe in the unchanging dogma of Christ's presence in the Eucharist. This is a grave problem that all men must ask themselves: Why? Fr. Donald Calloway joins John Heinen to discuss the reasons this has been an increasing problem over the last 50 years and the solutions. Reverence and love of Christ in the Eucharist is paramount to getting to heaven and there are actions that everyone can do now. In addition, we discuss his newest book on the Eucharist and the Mass that will help you be a better son or daughter of the Church. This is a great conversation with practical steps we can all use. Podcast Sponsor: Catholic Woodworker GIVEAWAY - https://bit.ly/CatholicWoodworkerTCG Links Discussed on the Show: BOOK: 30-Day Eucharistic Revival by Fr. Donald Calloway - https://shopmercy.org/30-day-eucharistic-revival-a-retreat-with-st-peter-julian-eymard.html 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, all dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We find ourselves in unprecedented times, where over 69% of Church going Catholics no longer believe in the unchanging dogma of Christ's presence in the Eucharist. This is a grave problem that all men must ask themselves: Why? Fr. Donald Calloway joins John Heinen to discuss the reasons this has been an increasing problem over the last 50 years and the solutions. Reverence and love of Christ in the Eucharist is paramount to getting to heaven and there are actions that everyone can do now. In addition, we discuss his newest book on the Eucharist and the Mass that will help you be a better son or daughter of the Church. This is a great conversation with practical steps we can all use. Podcast Sponsor: Catholic Woodworker GIVEAWAY - https://bit.ly/CatholicWoodworkerTCG Links Discussed on the Show: BOOK: 30-Day Eucharistic Revival by Fr. Donald Calloway - https://shopmercy.org/30-day-eucharistic-revival-a-retreat-with-st-peter-julian-eymard.html 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, all dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhat Has to Change at Mass NOW w/ Fr. Donald Callowaya22e4222-7260-4dd4-b3f5-67df7c5ecd6aThu, 20 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +00003113https://216.73.216.191/allTags"Casual Sex Is Almost Always Dangerous For Women!" This Is What Casual Sex Is Really Doing To Women - Louise PerryHas feminism failed women? Louise Perry uncovers the truth about sexual liberation  Louise Perry is a British journalist and host of the ‘Maiden Mother Matriarch’ podcast. She is also press officer for the charity, ‘We Can’t Consent To This’ and author of the book, ‘The Case Against The Sexual Revolution: A New Guide to Sex in the 21st Century’.  In this conversation, Louise and Steven discuss topics such as, the dangers of casual sex for women, why you should trust your ‘icks’, how dating apps are making men lonely, and the truth about sex on a first date.  You can purchase Louise’s book, ‘The Case Against The Sexual Revolution: A New Guide to Sex in the 21st Century’, here: https://amzn.to/3z60wqy  (0:00) Intro (01:42) What are you trying to achieve?? (03:45) What does society disagree with you on? (04:21) The trade-offs of the contraceptive pill (05:30) How has sexual culture changed? (06:59) Working in a rape crisis centre (09:49) How to channel men's aggression in the right direction (11:59) The physical differences between men and women (13:28) How men and women differ in their view on sexuality (14:58) Why men are more likely to have casual sex (17:59) How does a culture of casual sex impact women (23:31) Repercussions of casual sex in society (28:54) The lack of communication and education is hurting both genders (31:18) Why women have icks towards men (33:30) Women should listen to their icks (38:10) Women's 6th sense (41:02) There are some jobs women shouldn't do due to biology (46:44) Heroic masculinity (48:22) Social media affecting our view on relationships & dating (50:54) Wait until engagement to have sex (56:11) The dating crisis (01:00:41) Why you should have sex before marriage (01:03:29) Why is marriage good (01:07:33) How likely you're to get divorced (01:11:02) Step-parents vs biological parents (01:14:47) Why are you saying these unpopular opinions (01:19:50) The decline in birth rates (01:25:16) What porn is doing to your brain (01:30:16) Is reproduction at the heart of male motivation? (01:31:03) Unwanted choking during sex (01:33:24) Should we ban porn? (01:40:36) What are we attracted to? (01:44:50) Better looking people bias (01:48:05) The last guest's question Follow Louise:  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4b5X4cK  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3RtSEVW  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo  Sponsors: Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has feminism failed women? Louise Perry uncovers the truth about sexual liberation  Louise Perry is a British journalist and host of the ‘Maiden Mother Matriarch’ podcast. She is also press officer for the charity, ‘We Can’t Consent To This’ and author of the book, ‘The Case Against The Sexual Revolution: A New Guide to Sex in the 21st Century’.  In this conversation, Louise and Steven discuss topics such as, the dangers of casual sex for women, why you should trust your ‘icks’, how dating apps are making men lonely, and the truth about sex on a first date.  You can purchase Louise’s book, ‘The Case Against The Sexual Revolution: A New Guide to Sex in the 21st Century’, here: https://amzn.to/3z60wqy  (0:00) Intro (01:42) What are you trying to achieve?? (03:45) What does society disagree with you on? (04:21) The trade-offs of the contraceptive pill (05:30) How has sexual culture changed? (06:59) Working in a rape crisis centre (09:49) How to channel men's aggression in the right direction (11:59) The physical differences between men and women (13:28) How men and women differ in their view on sexuality (14:58) Why men are more likely to have casual sex (17:59) How does a culture of casual sex impact women (23:31) Repercussions of casual sex in society (28:54) The lack of communication and education is hurting both genders (31:18) Why women have icks towards men (33:30) Women should listen to their icks (38:10) Women's 6th sense (41:02) There are some jobs women shouldn't do due to biology (46:44) Heroic masculinity (48:22) Social media affecting our view on relationships & dating (50:54) Wait until engagement to have sex (56:11) The dating crisis (01:00:41) Why you should have sex before marriage (01:03:29) Why is marriage good (01:07:33) How likely you're to get divorced (01:11:02) Step-parents vs biological parents (01:14:47) Why are you saying these unpopular opinions (01:19:50) The decline in birth rates (01:25:16) What porn is doing to your brain (01:30:16) Is reproduction at the heart of male motivation? (01:31:03) Unwanted choking during sex (01:33:24) Should we ban porn? (01:40:36) What are we attracted to? (01:44:50) Better looking people bias (01:48:05) The last guest's question Follow Louise:  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4b5X4cK  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3RtSEVW  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo  Sponsors: Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full"Casual Sex Is Almost Always Dangerous For Women!" This Is What Casual Sex Is Really Doing To Women - Louise Perryd4d38639-29c0-4205-a13d-8707bb566d41Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +00006742https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2024)6eb5acf5-e9e9-49d7-81b4-e16bc6e1e3d4Thu, 20 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: What Does Baptism Do? (2024) Baptism has profound effects upon the baptized: “purification from sins and new birth in the Holy Spirit.” The Catechism shows us that the graces of Baptism are so deep that—for the newly baptized—“nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God.” Fr. Mike relates to us the hard teaching that we are born mere beloved creatures of God—but through Baptism, we become adopted sons and daughters of God. Today’s readings are paragraphs 1262-1266. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Baptism has profound effects upon the baptized: “purification from sins and new birth in the Holy Spirit.” The Catechism shows us that the graces of Baptism are so deep that—for the newly baptized—“nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God.” Fr. Mike relates to us the hard teaching that we are born mere beloved creatures of God—but through Baptism, we become adopted sons and daughters of God. Today’s readings are paragraphs 1262-1266. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 172: What Does Baptism Do? (2024)620e9b64-d2a3-44ce-adc0-6cd27def0594Thu, 20 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: What Does Baptism Do? (2024) Baptism has profound effects upon the baptized: “purification from sins and new birth in the Holy Spirit.” The Catechism shows us that the graces of Baptism are so deep that—for the newly baptized—“nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God.” Fr. Mike relates to us the hard teaching that we are born mere beloved creatures of God—but through Baptism, we become adopted sons and daughters of God. Today’s readings are paragraphs 1262-1266. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Baptism has profound effects upon the baptized: “purification from sins and new birth in the Holy Spirit.” The Catechism shows us that the graces of Baptism are so deep that—for the newly baptized—“nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God.” Fr. Mike relates to us the hard teaching that we are born mere beloved creatures of God—but through Baptism, we become adopted sons and daughters of God. Today’s readings are paragraphs 1262-1266. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 172: What Does Baptism Do? (2024)e17cfb96-ee36-49a1-b062-dbf9f5ea47cbThu, 20 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2024)168a30c0-f23c-42cc-9474-d7b57c65106dThu, 20 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2024)ec358f55-6743-41cc-afd0-ebd756b3df12Thu, 20 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2024)b1e138b2-8dea-47db-b0a6-e3a3b345b761Thu, 20 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho Does It Hurt? (Part 1)Hattie lay on her bed in the dark, thinking about Uncle Dale. He was in the hospital, badly hurt. He might even die. "Cleo," she whispered, "are you asleep?""No," came the answer from the other bed. "I wish Mom and Dad would get home from the hospital.""Dad said the driver of the other car was drunk." Hattie's voice broke. She sobbed softly. "It's not fair! Uncle Dale might die, and that other man is walking around perfectly okay."When their parents finally arrived home, the girls were still awake. Dad came and knelt between their beds. "First," he said, "I want you to know that Uncle Dale is doing a little better. And I met the driver of the other car tonight. He's very sorry and upset.""Well, he should be," said Cleo. "That man should be put in jail--forever!""He may have to go to jail," said Dad. "He told me he was a Christian, but--""I don't believe that!" Hattie interrupted."He said his friends talked him into drinking tonight," Dad continued. "He could have chosen not to drink and drive, but he didn't. Now he's very sorry, but he can't take back what happened. He knows he deserves to be punished.""No Christian would do what he did," said Hattie."Christians sin, Hattie," Dad reminded her. "We all do things that are wrong, and people are affected by our actions whether we like to think so or not.""I guess that's true," said Cleo. "Remember when my friend Sophie didn't want to come to Bible club with me at first? She said it was because Christians weren't any different from other people. She knew some Christian kids who lied and cheated on tests and did stuff like that just as much as other kids did."Dad nodded. "Our sins don't just affect us--they affect others too. Sometimes they hurt someone else directly, like what happened to Uncle Dale when that man decided to drink and drive tonight. Other times they hurt others' perception of what it means to be a Christian. The good news is that Jesus promises to forgive our wrongs and help us do what's right. The next time you're tempted to do something you shouldn't, think of who else it might hurt besides you. Then trust God to help you make the right decision."–Alyssa Liljequis

Hattie lay on her bed in the dark, thinking about Uncle Dale. He was in the hospital, badly hurt. He might even die. "Cleo," she whispered, "are you asleep?""No," came the answer from the other bed. "I wish Mom and Dad would get home from the hospital.""Dad said the driver of the other car was drunk." Hattie's voice broke. She sobbed softly. "It's not fair! Uncle Dale might die, and that other man is walking around perfectly okay."When their parents finally arrived home, the girls were still awake. Dad came and knelt between their beds. "First," he said, "I want you to know that Uncle Dale is doing a little better. And I met the driver of the other car tonight. He's very sorry and upset.""Well, he should be," said Cleo. "That man should be put in jail--forever!""He may have to go to jail," said Dad. "He told me he was a Christian, but--""I don't believe that!" Hattie interrupted."He said his friends talked him into drinking tonight," Dad continued. "He could have chosen not to drink and drive, but he didn't. Now he's very sorry, but he can't take back what happened. He knows he deserves to be punished.""No Christian would do what he did," said Hattie."Christians sin, Hattie," Dad reminded her. "We all do things that are wrong, and people are affected by our actions whether we like to think so or not.""I guess that's true," said Cleo. "Remember when my friend Sophie didn't want to come to Bible club with me at first? She said it was because Christians weren't any different from other people. She knew some Christian kids who lied and cheated on tests and did stuff like that just as much as other kids did."Dad nodded. "Our sins don't just affect us--they affect others too. Sometimes they hurt someone else directly, like what happened to Uncle Dale when that man decided to drink and drive tonight. Other times they hurt others' perception of what it means to be a Christian. The good news is that Jesus promises to forgive our wrongs and help us do what's right. The next time you're tempted to do something you shouldn't, think of who else it might hurt besides you. Then trust God to help you make the right decision."–Alyssa Liljequis

Who Does It Hurt? (Part 1)74fd2269-0801-4aca-992b-525eb36eca38Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho Does It Hurt? (Part 1)Hattie lay on her bed in the dark, thinking about Uncle Dale. He was in the hospital, badly hurt. He might even die. "Cleo," she whispered, "are you asleep?""No," came the answer from the other bed. "I wish Mom and Dad would get home from the hospital.""Dad said the driver of the other car was drunk." Hattie's voice broke. She sobbed softly. "It's not fair! Uncle Dale might die, and that other man is walking around perfectly okay."When their parents finally arrived home, the girls were still awake. Dad came and knelt between their beds. "First," he said, "I want you to know that Uncle Dale is doing a little better. And I met the driver of the other car tonight. He's very sorry and upset.""Well, he should be," said Cleo. "That man should be put in jail--forever!""He may have to go to jail," said Dad. "He told me he was a Christian, but--""I don't believe that!" Hattie interrupted."He said his friends talked him into drinking tonight," Dad continued. "He could have chosen not to drink and drive, but he didn't. Now he's very sorry, but he can't take back what happened. He knows he deserves to be punished.""No Christian would do what he did," said Hattie."Christians sin, Hattie," Dad reminded her. "We all do things that are wrong, and people are affected by our actions whether we like to think so or not.""I guess that's true," said Cleo. "Remember when my friend Sophie didn't want to come to Bible club with me at first? She said it was because Christians weren't any different from other people. She knew some Christian kids who lied and cheated on tests and did stuff like that just as much as other kids did."Dad nodded. "Our sins don't just affect us--they affect others too. Sometimes they hurt someone else directly, like what happened to Uncle Dale when that man decided to drink and drive tonight. Other times they hurt others' perception of what it means to be a Christian. The good news is that Jesus promises to forgive our wrongs and help us do what's right. The next time you're tempted to do something you shouldn't, think of who else it might hurt besides you. Then trust God to help you make the right decision."–Alyssa Liljequis

Hattie lay on her bed in the dark, thinking about Uncle Dale. He was in the hospital, badly hurt. He might even die. "Cleo," she whispered, "are you asleep?""No," came the answer from the other bed. "I wish Mom and Dad would get home from the hospital.""Dad said the driver of the other car was drunk." Hattie's voice broke. She sobbed softly. "It's not fair! Uncle Dale might die, and that other man is walking around perfectly okay."When their parents finally arrived home, the girls were still awake. Dad came and knelt between their beds. "First," he said, "I want you to know that Uncle Dale is doing a little better. And I met the driver of the other car tonight. He's very sorry and upset.""Well, he should be," said Cleo. "That man should be put in jail--forever!""He may have to go to jail," said Dad. "He told me he was a Christian, but--""I don't believe that!" Hattie interrupted."He said his friends talked him into drinking tonight," Dad continued. "He could have chosen not to drink and drive, but he didn't. Now he's very sorry, but he can't take back what happened. He knows he deserves to be punished.""No Christian would do what he did," said Hattie."Christians sin, Hattie," Dad reminded her. "We all do things that are wrong, and people are affected by our actions whether we like to think so or not.""I guess that's true," said Cleo. "Remember when my friend Sophie didn't want to come to Bible club with me at first? She said it was because Christians weren't any different from other people. She knew some Christian kids who lied and cheated on tests and did stuff like that just as much as other kids did."Dad nodded. "Our sins don't just affect us--they affect others too. Sometimes they hurt someone else directly, like what happened to Uncle Dale when that man decided to drink and drive tonight. Other times they hurt others' perception of what it means to be a Christian. The good news is that Jesus promises to forgive our wrongs and help us do what's right. The next time you're tempted to do something you shouldn't, think of who else it might hurt besides you. Then trust God to help you make the right decision."–Alyssa Liljequis

Who Does It Hurt? (Part 1)1c8ea840-9146-4c7b-8461-c7c345c7509dThu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2024)fe315045-9281-47d5-acab-8b6a048b544bWed, 19 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: The Necessity of Baptism (2024) “Baptism is the sacrament of faith.” The Catechism explains to us who can baptize as well as why we need Baptism for eternal life. It also explains to us what happens when people die without the opportunity for Baptism. Fr. Mike addresses our “what about” questions concerning Baptism. Most especially, Fr. Mike addresses the destination of those who will never have the opportunity to hear the Gospel or be baptized. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1253-1261. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“Baptism is the sacrament of faith.” The Catechism explains to us who can baptize as well as why we need Baptism for eternal life. It also explains to us what happens when people die without the opportunity for Baptism. Fr. Mike addresses our “what about” questions concerning Baptism. Most especially, Fr. Mike addresses the destination of those who will never have the opportunity to hear the Gospel or be baptized. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1253-1261. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 171: The Necessity of Baptism (2024)09cba879-1591-4133-9ec8-12dc71e4ab62Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: The Necessity of Baptism (2024) “Baptism is the sacrament of faith.” The Catechism explains to us who can baptize as well as why we need Baptism for eternal life. It also explains to us what happens when people die without the opportunity for Baptism. Fr. Mike addresses our “what about” questions concerning Baptism. Most especially, Fr. Mike addresses the destination of those who will never have the opportunity to hear the Gospel or be baptized. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1253-1261. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“Baptism is the sacrament of faith.” The Catechism explains to us who can baptize as well as why we need Baptism for eternal life. It also explains to us what happens when people die without the opportunity for Baptism. Fr. Mike addresses our “what about” questions concerning Baptism. Most especially, Fr. Mike addresses the destination of those who will never have the opportunity to hear the Gospel or be baptized. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1253-1261. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 171: The Necessity of Baptism (2024)cb73f101-a5ff-47f2-8d41-6bcfb11bce89Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2024)95e298de-36fe-4130-bdfc-73f52131b63cWed, 19 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2024)9577b7a2-8c83-4c08-ac37-9311f351ccd2Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2024)5ec1e171-639f-492d-a80a-bbd55b802f67Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsToo Much of a Good ThingDevin was playing on his tablet when it suddenly went dark. "Mom," he called, "my time ran out. Can I please have more time? I want to finish building my defenses." "Sorry, Devin," Mom answered. "You've had enough time on the tablet today.""Please, Mom!" Devin begged, but Mom quietly shook her head no. Devin sighed. "Fine," he said. "I'll go see what Ellery's doing." Devin found Ellery in the kitchen and quickly sneaked one of the delicious-looking deviled eggs she was making before she could stop him. As he started to swallow, he gagged on the egg and spit it out in the sink."Hey!" Ellery cried. "Don't be mean. I worked hard on those eggs.""No, Maddy, I'm serious!" Devin exclaimed. "You try one." Ellery tried one and quickly spit hers out too. "They're so salty! I followed the recipe though. It said to put in a quarter cup of salt."Devin looked at the recipe. "Ellery, you read it wrong. It only takes a quarter teaspoon of salt. No wonder they're so salty!"The kids looked at each other. "Dad needs one!" They brought an egg to Dad, who eagerly took a bite, but couldn't swallow it. Then Ellery produced a bowl and a glass of water from behind her back, and Dad quickly spit the egg in the bowl and took a long drink of water.After the kids' giggles quieted down, Dad said, "Devin, this egg reminds me of your conversation with Mom earlier. Just like the right amount of salt enhances the flavor of the eggs, your games can enhance your life and help you learn. But with too much salt, the eggs were ruined, and too many games on your tablet can be harmful to you.""So it's possible to have too much of a good thing?" asked Devin.Dad nodded. "Jesus loves us and set us free from sin, and He wants us to enjoy good, fun things in our lives. But we need to do them in moderation. If they keep us from doing other good things, like caring for others and spending time with them, it's too much. It might not look the same every time, but you can pray about it and ask God to help you make good decisions about how you spend your time." Dad winked. "And your parents are happy to help too." –Myrical Barton

Devin was playing on his tablet when it suddenly went dark. "Mom," he called, "my time ran out. Can I please have more time? I want to finish building my defenses." "Sorry, Devin," Mom answered. "You've had enough time on the tablet today.""Please, Mom!" Devin begged, but Mom quietly shook her head no. Devin sighed. "Fine," he said. "I'll go see what Ellery's doing." Devin found Ellery in the kitchen and quickly sneaked one of the delicious-looking deviled eggs she was making before she could stop him. As he started to swallow, he gagged on the egg and spit it out in the sink."Hey!" Ellery cried. "Don't be mean. I worked hard on those eggs.""No, Maddy, I'm serious!" Devin exclaimed. "You try one." Ellery tried one and quickly spit hers out too. "They're so salty! I followed the recipe though. It said to put in a quarter cup of salt."Devin looked at the recipe. "Ellery, you read it wrong. It only takes a quarter teaspoon of salt. No wonder they're so salty!"The kids looked at each other. "Dad needs one!" They brought an egg to Dad, who eagerly took a bite, but couldn't swallow it. Then Ellery produced a bowl and a glass of water from behind her back, and Dad quickly spit the egg in the bowl and took a long drink of water.After the kids' giggles quieted down, Dad said, "Devin, this egg reminds me of your conversation with Mom earlier. Just like the right amount of salt enhances the flavor of the eggs, your games can enhance your life and help you learn. But with too much salt, the eggs were ruined, and too many games on your tablet can be harmful to you.""So it's possible to have too much of a good thing?" asked Devin.Dad nodded. "Jesus loves us and set us free from sin, and He wants us to enjoy good, fun things in our lives. But we need to do them in moderation. If they keep us from doing other good things, like caring for others and spending time with them, it's too much. It might not look the same every time, but you can pray about it and ask God to help you make good decisions about how you spend your time." Dad winked. "And your parents are happy to help too." –Myrical Barton

Too Much of a Good Thing29fd15da-e38a-48e3-a6d8-05339cbc1a5bWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsToo Much of a Good ThingDevin was playing on his tablet when it suddenly went dark. "Mom," he called, "my time ran out. Can I please have more time? I want to finish building my defenses." "Sorry, Devin," Mom answered. "You've had enough time on the tablet today.""Please, Mom!" Devin begged, but Mom quietly shook her head no. Devin sighed. "Fine," he said. "I'll go see what Ellery's doing." Devin found Ellery in the kitchen and quickly sneaked one of the delicious-looking deviled eggs she was making before she could stop him. As he started to swallow, he gagged on the egg and spit it out in the sink."Hey!" Ellery cried. "Don't be mean. I worked hard on those eggs.""No, Maddy, I'm serious!" Devin exclaimed. "You try one." Ellery tried one and quickly spit hers out too. "They're so salty! I followed the recipe though. It said to put in a quarter cup of salt."Devin looked at the recipe. "Ellery, you read it wrong. It only takes a quarter teaspoon of salt. No wonder they're so salty!"The kids looked at each other. "Dad needs one!" They brought an egg to Dad, who eagerly took a bite, but couldn't swallow it. Then Ellery produced a bowl and a glass of water from behind her back, and Dad quickly spit the egg in the bowl and took a long drink of water.After the kids' giggles quieted down, Dad said, "Devin, this egg reminds me of your conversation with Mom earlier. Just like the right amount of salt enhances the flavor of the eggs, your games can enhance your life and help you learn. But with too much salt, the eggs were ruined, and too many games on your tablet can be harmful to you.""So it's possible to have too much of a good thing?" asked Devin.Dad nodded. "Jesus loves us and set us free from sin, and He wants us to enjoy good, fun things in our lives. But we need to do them in moderation. If they keep us from doing other good things, like caring for others and spending time with them, it's too much. It might not look the same every time, but you can pray about it and ask God to help you make good decisions about how you spend your time." Dad winked. "And your parents are happy to help too." –Myrical Barton

Devin was playing on his tablet when it suddenly went dark. "Mom," he called, "my time ran out. Can I please have more time? I want to finish building my defenses." "Sorry, Devin," Mom answered. "You've had enough time on the tablet today.""Please, Mom!" Devin begged, but Mom quietly shook her head no. Devin sighed. "Fine," he said. "I'll go see what Ellery's doing." Devin found Ellery in the kitchen and quickly sneaked one of the delicious-looking deviled eggs she was making before she could stop him. As he started to swallow, he gagged on the egg and spit it out in the sink."Hey!" Ellery cried. "Don't be mean. I worked hard on those eggs.""No, Maddy, I'm serious!" Devin exclaimed. "You try one." Ellery tried one and quickly spit hers out too. "They're so salty! I followed the recipe though. It said to put in a quarter cup of salt."Devin looked at the recipe. "Ellery, you read it wrong. It only takes a quarter teaspoon of salt. No wonder they're so salty!"The kids looked at each other. "Dad needs one!" They brought an egg to Dad, who eagerly took a bite, but couldn't swallow it. Then Ellery produced a bowl and a glass of water from behind her back, and Dad quickly spit the egg in the bowl and took a long drink of water.After the kids' giggles quieted down, Dad said, "Devin, this egg reminds me of your conversation with Mom earlier. Just like the right amount of salt enhances the flavor of the eggs, your games can enhance your life and help you learn. But with too much salt, the eggs were ruined, and too many games on your tablet can be harmful to you.""So it's possible to have too much of a good thing?" asked Devin.Dad nodded. "Jesus loves us and set us free from sin, and He wants us to enjoy good, fun things in our lives. But we need to do them in moderation. If they keep us from doing other good things, like caring for others and spending time with them, it's too much. It might not look the same every time, but you can pray about it and ask God to help you make good decisions about how you spend your time." Dad winked. "And your parents are happy to help too." –Myrical Barton

Too Much of a Good Thing485971bf-b5d9-4150-b67c-90aa6fd15c2eWed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#335: An Unexpected DiscoveryScripture Reference: 2 Kings 7:1-16, Proverbs 3:5 In the city of Samaria, there was a big problem—no food! Four lepers decide to go to the enemy camp to see if they can find anything to eat. To their surprise, they find the camp empty! Tune in to hear what God did that caused the camp to be empty and save the people in an unexpected way.  Kids will define what a famine and prophet are.  We’ll discuss the power and goodness of God; how He provides in ways we’d never expect and that we can trust our loving Father.  We’ll discuss how the lepers understood that to stay silent and to selfishly not share the blessings would be sin.  They knew others had no food!  They had a responsibility to share the good news. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scripture Reference: 2 Kings 7:1-16, Proverbs 3:5 In the city of Samaria, there was a big problem—no food! Four lepers decide to go to the enemy camp to see if they can find anything to eat. To their surprise, they find the camp empty! Tune in to hear what God did that caused the camp to be empty and save the people in an unexpected way.  Kids will define what a famine and prophet are.  We’ll discuss the power and goodness of God; how He provides in ways we’d never expect and that we can trust our loving Father.  We’ll discuss how the lepers understood that to stay silent and to selfishly not share the blessings would be sin.  They knew others had no food!  They had a responsibility to share the good news. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#335: An Unexpected Discovery1cdf6df3-055d-47f7-952f-52e45f02315cTue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000975https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2024) Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2024)4c06f88a-e74e-4a29-82e9-39298186eb1bTue, 18 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Who Can Be Baptized? (2024) Put simply, “[e]very person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized.” The Catechism explains to us the purpose of Baptism for both adults and infants. Fr. Mike doubles down and makes sure we understand that Baptism is for everyone. God wills Baptism for all people. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1246-1252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Put simply, “[e]very person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized.” The Catechism explains to us the purpose of Baptism for both adults and infants. Fr. Mike doubles down and makes sure we understand that Baptism is for everyone. God wills Baptism for all people. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1246-1252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 170: Who Can Be Baptized? (2024)5024c677-308d-45cc-a9c8-0d6b5a88ecd0Tue, 18 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Who Can Be Baptized? (2024) Put simply, “[e]very person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized.” The Catechism explains to us the purpose of Baptism for both adults and infants. Fr. Mike doubles down and makes sure we understand that Baptism is for everyone. God wills Baptism for all people. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1246-1252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Put simply, “[e]very person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized.” The Catechism explains to us the purpose of Baptism for both adults and infants. Fr. Mike doubles down and makes sure we understand that Baptism is for everyone. God wills Baptism for all people. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1246-1252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 170: Who Can Be Baptized? (2024)1a5ed695-7ef6-4820-a5d3-0f7a71356b61Tue, 18 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2024) Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2024)bad3223c-fccf-4656-b868-0823fbc74477Tue, 18 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2024) Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2024)76bc9b23-8a5b-4816-947a-41b49e522d29Tue, 18 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2024) Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2024)5419db8b-5426-45e5-aac9-dcc78f1010c3Tue, 18 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCaring for ChipperLilly loved volunteering at the animal shelter with Granddaddy in the summer. Chipper was her new favorite rescue dog. Every Saturday they came to walk, bathe, feed, and play with him.Lilly brushed the knots out of Chipper's fur. "Hold still, Chipper!" she said. "There. He's ready for his bath. Do you have another dog treat?" Lilly asked her grandfather."Oops, they're all gone. Let me find some more," Granddaddy said.Lilly hoped Granddaddy could find more treats. She thought about her empty fridge at home.Granddaddy returned with a small bag in his hand. "Found some.""Oh good. I don't want him to starve." Lilly's stomach rumbled."Sounds like someone else is hungry," Granddaddy said as he put Chipper into the bathtub. "I'm okay." Lilly sighed. She remembered Mommy said they wouldn't have much this month. Mommy had to work two jobs now that Daddy left. Would they have everything they need?"Did you know that God takes care of all the animals, even Chipper?" asked Granddaddy. He smiled at Lilly's questioning look. "God gives the birds worms to eat. He gives them trees and barns to live in. And he gave Chipper you!""He did. I love Chipper so much!" Lilly said as she rinsed the suds out of Chipper's fur."Did you know God loves you even more than you love Chipper?""He does?""He sure does. God gave us His Son, Jesus, so we could be saved from sin, and He wants to take care of you. I know things have been hard this month, Lilly. But don't worry. God gave you Mommy and me to take care of you because He loves you. God also gives us people who help by bringing food to share with others, like at church and food pantries.""God gave us people to share their food?" Lilly turned off the water."That's right! He takes care of us because He loves us so much."Chipper jumped out of the bathtub and shook. Water flew all over Lilly and Granddaddy.Lilly laughed. "And I love taking care of Chipper!" –Jennifer Wilson

Lilly loved volunteering at the animal shelter with Granddaddy in the summer. Chipper was her new favorite rescue dog. Every Saturday they came to walk, bathe, feed, and play with him.Lilly brushed the knots out of Chipper's fur. "Hold still, Chipper!" she said. "There. He's ready for his bath. Do you have another dog treat?" Lilly asked her grandfather."Oops, they're all gone. Let me find some more," Granddaddy said.Lilly hoped Granddaddy could find more treats. She thought about her empty fridge at home.Granddaddy returned with a small bag in his hand. "Found some.""Oh good. I don't want him to starve." Lilly's stomach rumbled."Sounds like someone else is hungry," Granddaddy said as he put Chipper into the bathtub. "I'm okay." Lilly sighed. She remembered Mommy said they wouldn't have much this month. Mommy had to work two jobs now that Daddy left. Would they have everything they need?"Did you know that God takes care of all the animals, even Chipper?" asked Granddaddy. He smiled at Lilly's questioning look. "God gives the birds worms to eat. He gives them trees and barns to live in. And he gave Chipper you!""He did. I love Chipper so much!" Lilly said as she rinsed the suds out of Chipper's fur."Did you know God loves you even more than you love Chipper?""He does?""He sure does. God gave us His Son, Jesus, so we could be saved from sin, and He wants to take care of you. I know things have been hard this month, Lilly. But don't worry. God gave you Mommy and me to take care of you because He loves you. God also gives us people who help by bringing food to share with others, like at church and food pantries.""God gave us people to share their food?" Lilly turned off the water."That's right! He takes care of us because He loves us so much."Chipper jumped out of the bathtub and shook. Water flew all over Lilly and Granddaddy.Lilly laughed. "And I love taking care of Chipper!" –Jennifer Wilson

Caring for Chipperbe76fe75-f123-44cc-8fcd-b91a22bc5869Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCaring for ChipperLilly loved volunteering at the animal shelter with Granddaddy in the summer. Chipper was her new favorite rescue dog. Every Saturday they came to walk, bathe, feed, and play with him.Lilly brushed the knots out of Chipper's fur. "Hold still, Chipper!" she said. "There. He's ready for his bath. Do you have another dog treat?" Lilly asked her grandfather."Oops, they're all gone. Let me find some more," Granddaddy said.Lilly hoped Granddaddy could find more treats. She thought about her empty fridge at home.Granddaddy returned with a small bag in his hand. "Found some.""Oh good. I don't want him to starve." Lilly's stomach rumbled."Sounds like someone else is hungry," Granddaddy said as he put Chipper into the bathtub. "I'm okay." Lilly sighed. She remembered Mommy said they wouldn't have much this month. Mommy had to work two jobs now that Daddy left. Would they have everything they need?"Did you know that God takes care of all the animals, even Chipper?" asked Granddaddy. He smiled at Lilly's questioning look. "God gives the birds worms to eat. He gives them trees and barns to live in. And he gave Chipper you!""He did. I love Chipper so much!" Lilly said as she rinsed the suds out of Chipper's fur."Did you know God loves you even more than you love Chipper?""He does?""He sure does. God gave us His Son, Jesus, so we could be saved from sin, and He wants to take care of you. I know things have been hard this month, Lilly. But don't worry. God gave you Mommy and me to take care of you because He loves you. God also gives us people who help by bringing food to share with others, like at church and food pantries.""God gave us people to share their food?" Lilly turned off the water."That's right! He takes care of us because He loves us so much."Chipper jumped out of the bathtub and shook. Water flew all over Lilly and Granddaddy.Lilly laughed. "And I love taking care of Chipper!" –Jennifer Wilson

Lilly loved volunteering at the animal shelter with Granddaddy in the summer. Chipper was her new favorite rescue dog. Every Saturday they came to walk, bathe, feed, and play with him.Lilly brushed the knots out of Chipper's fur. "Hold still, Chipper!" she said. "There. He's ready for his bath. Do you have another dog treat?" Lilly asked her grandfather."Oops, they're all gone. Let me find some more," Granddaddy said.Lilly hoped Granddaddy could find more treats. She thought about her empty fridge at home.Granddaddy returned with a small bag in his hand. "Found some.""Oh good. I don't want him to starve." Lilly's stomach rumbled."Sounds like someone else is hungry," Granddaddy said as he put Chipper into the bathtub. "I'm okay." Lilly sighed. She remembered Mommy said they wouldn't have much this month. Mommy had to work two jobs now that Daddy left. Would they have everything they need?"Did you know that God takes care of all the animals, even Chipper?" asked Granddaddy. He smiled at Lilly's questioning look. "God gives the birds worms to eat. He gives them trees and barns to live in. And he gave Chipper you!""He did. I love Chipper so much!" Lilly said as she rinsed the suds out of Chipper's fur."Did you know God loves you even more than you love Chipper?""He does?""He sure does. God gave us His Son, Jesus, so we could be saved from sin, and He wants to take care of you. I know things have been hard this month, Lilly. But don't worry. God gave you Mommy and me to take care of you because He loves you. God also gives us people who help by bringing food to share with others, like at church and food pantries.""God gave us people to share their food?" Lilly turned off the water."That's right! He takes care of us because He loves us so much."Chipper jumped out of the bathtub and shook. Water flew all over Lilly and Granddaddy.Lilly laughed. "And I love taking care of Chipper!" –Jennifer Wilson

Caring for Chippera228a3af-6f4c-47dd-b7c7-ae9f271473c5Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDr. Richard Gallagher On Exorcism and Mental HealthDr. Richard Gallagher is an eminent psychiatrist and mental health professional. He also is called upon to evaluate patients prior to Exorcism.

Dr. Richard Gallagher is an eminent psychiatrist and mental health professional. He also is called upon to evaluate patients prior to Exorcism.

fullDr. Richard Gallagher On Exorcism and Mental Health0d5ecee1-5607-4e6e-8f70-5800f42ab790Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:03:46 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDemons Are RealMany today want to deny the existence or importance of the spiritual realm. It's scary, confusing, and often overwhelming. Yet, we would be foolish to not take it seriously. We know that it's real and has real power in our lives. Join me in this episode as I give some high level guidelines for some things you need to be aware of as a Catholic about the demonic world.  This episode is only an introduction that will inspire you to dig deeper with the actual authorities. This should help you know when you need to do more. You can find my free online manly strength assessment at: https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

Many today want to deny the existence or importance of the spiritual realm. It's scary, confusing, and often overwhelming. Yet, we would be foolish to not take it seriously. We know that it's real and has real power in our lives. Join me in this episode as I give some high level guidelines for some things you need to be aware of as a Catholic about the demonic world.  This episode is only an introduction that will inspire you to dig deeper with the actual authorities. This should help you know when you need to do more. You can find my free online manly strength assessment at: https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullDemons Are Real890702c9-328a-4d10-ab8b-22191611d364Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSimon Sinek: "Strong Thigh Muscles = More friends", This Is Why You Can't Make Friends!An optimist’s guide for fighting the loneliness epidemic taking over the world Simon Sinek is a renowned leadership expert and the founder of ‘The Optimism Company’, which provides programmes for leadership development. He is also the best-selling author of the books, ‘Start With Why’, ‘Leaders Eat Last’, ‘The Infinite Game’, and ‘Find Your Why’.  In this conversation, Simon and Steven discuss topics such as, how loneliness impacts addiction, why people are struggling to make friends, the truth about TikTok and depression, and the link between thigh muscles and popularity.  (00:00) Intro (01:38) Simon's take on the times we are living in (05:04) We don't have strong role models anymore (10:06) Why isn't there demand for friendship therapy (12:53) What really is a friend (15:37) The most important metric for longevity (17:50) Have we lost the skill of making friends? (21:46) Why national service is so important (30:24) The importance of belief (36:05) Remote connection vs in person (38:57) Is the office outdated? (43:47) The importance of acts of service (45:41) Is the rise of individualism hurting us? (49:05) What direction should young people be directing their life towards (51:34) Andrew Tate's approach validating young people (53:40) Are friendships the same as relationships? (57:53) Having our priorities wrong (01:12:31) What is Simon struggling with (01:17:17) Where does inspiration come from? (01:20:49) Techniques for public speaking (01:26:46) The difference between validation and insecurity (01:31:40) Companies misunderstand what service means (01:37:33) How to have those difficult conversations (01:45:03) We undervalue stories (01:49:10) Connecting with people (01:52:01) Last question You can purchase Simon’s book, ‘The Infinite Game’, here: https://amzn.to/4bYWNte  Follow Simon:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3z0riRb  Twitter - https://bit.ly/45jgWrz  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo  Sponsors: NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/doac ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An optimist’s guide for fighting the loneliness epidemic taking over the world Simon Sinek is a renowned leadership expert and the founder of ‘The Optimism Company’, which provides programmes for leadership development. He is also the best-selling author of the books, ‘Start With Why’, ‘Leaders Eat Last’, ‘The Infinite Game’, and ‘Find Your Why’.  In this conversation, Simon and Steven discuss topics such as, how loneliness impacts addiction, why people are struggling to make friends, the truth about TikTok and depression, and the link between thigh muscles and popularity.  (00:00) Intro (01:38) Simon's take on the times we are living in (05:04) We don't have strong role models anymore (10:06) Why isn't there demand for friendship therapy (12:53) What really is a friend (15:37) The most important metric for longevity (17:50) Have we lost the skill of making friends? (21:46) Why national service is so important (30:24) The importance of belief (36:05) Remote connection vs in person (38:57) Is the office outdated? (43:47) The importance of acts of service (45:41) Is the rise of individualism hurting us? (49:05) What direction should young people be directing their life towards (51:34) Andrew Tate's approach validating young people (53:40) Are friendships the same as relationships? (57:53) Having our priorities wrong (01:12:31) What is Simon struggling with (01:17:17) Where does inspiration come from? (01:20:49) Techniques for public speaking (01:26:46) The difference between validation and insecurity (01:31:40) Companies misunderstand what service means (01:37:33) How to have those difficult conversations (01:45:03) We undervalue stories (01:49:10) Connecting with people (01:52:01) Last question You can purchase Simon’s book, ‘The Infinite Game’, here: https://amzn.to/4bYWNte  Follow Simon:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3z0riRb  Twitter - https://bit.ly/45jgWrz  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo  Sponsors: NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/doac ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSimon Sinek: "Strong Thigh Muscles = More friends", This Is Why You Can't Make Friends!7d2ef540-08cf-4dd5-a630-d15910f04d0eMon, 17 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +00007441https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2024) Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2024)bb7d594f-462f-460c-8dbd-000cdd8a7282Mon, 17 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: The Mystagogy of Baptism (2024) Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism, specifically the mystagogy of the rite of Baptism. The Catechism explains each and every element of the Baptismal rite, from the Sign of the Cross to the baptismal water. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on Baptism as the beginning of our sacramental journey and how we are called to walk as children of God throughout our lives after our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1234-1245. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism, specifically the mystagogy of the rite of Baptism. The Catechism explains each and every element of the Baptismal rite, from the Sign of the Cross to the baptismal water. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on Baptism as the beginning of our sacramental journey and how we are called to walk as children of God throughout our lives after our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1234-1245. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 169: The Mystagogy of Baptism (2024)56f74745-bd26-4e9f-956f-19ecc8c75122Mon, 17 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: The Mystagogy of Baptism (2024) Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism, specifically the mystagogy of the rite of Baptism. The Catechism explains each and every element of the Baptismal rite, from the Sign of the Cross to the baptismal water. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on Baptism as the beginning of our sacramental journey and how we are called to walk as children of God throughout our lives after our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1234-1245. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism, specifically the mystagogy of the rite of Baptism. The Catechism explains each and every element of the Baptismal rite, from the Sign of the Cross to the baptismal water. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on Baptism as the beginning of our sacramental journey and how we are called to walk as children of God throughout our lives after our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1234-1245. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 169: The Mystagogy of Baptism (2024)3bc1b264-89fe-4cca-8d88-6990781c5b7bMon, 17 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2024) Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2024)018d36ef-0055-4dab-ac69-b53e3fee6305Mon, 17 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2024) Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2024)986e872f-a24a-45e3-962f-10b26857125aMon, 17 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2024) Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2024)2657acfe-c3cb-45cb-91c0-78fa16d42b6bMon, 17 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSweet but SinfulSeveral old picture albums and many loose photographs were scattered over the living room floor. "I'd like to rearrange our albums with captions above the pictures," explained Mom when Greta and Marnie asked what she was doing. "You can sort these photos and see if you can come up with something to write about them.""Okay." Greta reached for a picture. "'Lifeguard blows whistle at Marnie' will be great for this one. This was the time we were at the beach and the lifeguard yelled at you for disobeying the rules, Marnie. Remember?"Marnie rolled her eyes and picked up another photo. "Look at this picture of our Thanksgiving dinner last year. The food looks yummy!""The caption for that could say, 'Give thanks for food--if there's any left,'" said Greta with a grin. "I remember you tried to grab the gravy before anyone else and it splattered all over the floor." She picked up another photo and laughed. "Look at this one, Marnie. You're pouting in this snapshot. We could call it--""Will you stop bringing up all the bad things I've done!" Marnie said angrily. "You're no angel yourself, you know. In fact, you can really be a pain sometimes!""Well, none of these pictures remind you of bad things about me," Greta said smugly."That's because you're two-faced. You smile for the camera so everyone thinks you're so sweet and good, and then you do something bad when no one's looking!"Mom picked up two photos. "In these pictures I see not one but two sinful little girls.""Mom! Those are our baby pictures," said Greta. "You can't find anything bad about a baby.""You look sweet enough," Mom agreed. "But every single baby is born a sinner--no one is better than anyone else. The Bible says we're all sinners from the moment we're born." She looked at the girls. "It doesn't matter what you see in any of these pictures--the Bible is the only thing you need to look at to know you're both sinners. But the Bible is also a picture of God's love for you. Jesus died for our sins so we could be saved, and He doesn't take snapshots of the bad things we do. Whenever we do something wrong, we can confess our sin and He will forgive us." –Nance E. Keyes

Several old picture albums and many loose photographs were scattered over the living room floor. "I'd like to rearrange our albums with captions above the pictures," explained Mom when Greta and Marnie asked what she was doing. "You can sort these photos and see if you can come up with something to write about them.""Okay." Greta reached for a picture. "'Lifeguard blows whistle at Marnie' will be great for this one. This was the time we were at the beach and the lifeguard yelled at you for disobeying the rules, Marnie. Remember?"Marnie rolled her eyes and picked up another photo. "Look at this picture of our Thanksgiving dinner last year. The food looks yummy!""The caption for that could say, 'Give thanks for food--if there's any left,'" said Greta with a grin. "I remember you tried to grab the gravy before anyone else and it splattered all over the floor." She picked up another photo and laughed. "Look at this one, Marnie. You're pouting in this snapshot. We could call it--""Will you stop bringing up all the bad things I've done!" Marnie said angrily. "You're no angel yourself, you know. In fact, you can really be a pain sometimes!""Well, none of these pictures remind you of bad things about me," Greta said smugly."That's because you're two-faced. You smile for the camera so everyone thinks you're so sweet and good, and then you do something bad when no one's looking!"Mom picked up two photos. "In these pictures I see not one but two sinful little girls.""Mom! Those are our baby pictures," said Greta. "You can't find anything bad about a baby.""You look sweet enough," Mom agreed. "But every single baby is born a sinner--no one is better than anyone else. The Bible says we're all sinners from the moment we're born." She looked at the girls. "It doesn't matter what you see in any of these pictures--the Bible is the only thing you need to look at to know you're both sinners. But the Bible is also a picture of God's love for you. Jesus died for our sins so we could be saved, and He doesn't take snapshots of the bad things we do. Whenever we do something wrong, we can confess our sin and He will forgive us." –Nance E. Keyes

Sweet but Sinful5dba9771-96ab-4587-857d-80bd74ba590fMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSweet but SinfulSeveral old picture albums and many loose photographs were scattered over the living room floor. "I'd like to rearrange our albums with captions above the pictures," explained Mom when Greta and Marnie asked what she was doing. "You can sort these photos and see if you can come up with something to write about them.""Okay." Greta reached for a picture. "'Lifeguard blows whistle at Marnie' will be great for this one. This was the time we were at the beach and the lifeguard yelled at you for disobeying the rules, Marnie. Remember?"Marnie rolled her eyes and picked up another photo. "Look at this picture of our Thanksgiving dinner last year. The food looks yummy!""The caption for that could say, 'Give thanks for food--if there's any left,'" said Greta with a grin. "I remember you tried to grab the gravy before anyone else and it splattered all over the floor." She picked up another photo and laughed. "Look at this one, Marnie. You're pouting in this snapshot. We could call it--""Will you stop bringing up all the bad things I've done!" Marnie said angrily. "You're no angel yourself, you know. In fact, you can really be a pain sometimes!""Well, none of these pictures remind you of bad things about me," Greta said smugly."That's because you're two-faced. You smile for the camera so everyone thinks you're so sweet and good, and then you do something bad when no one's looking!"Mom picked up two photos. "In these pictures I see not one but two sinful little girls.""Mom! Those are our baby pictures," said Greta. "You can't find anything bad about a baby.""You look sweet enough," Mom agreed. "But every single baby is born a sinner--no one is better than anyone else. The Bible says we're all sinners from the moment we're born." She looked at the girls. "It doesn't matter what you see in any of these pictures--the Bible is the only thing you need to look at to know you're both sinners. But the Bible is also a picture of God's love for you. Jesus died for our sins so we could be saved, and He doesn't take snapshots of the bad things we do. Whenever we do something wrong, we can confess our sin and He will forgive us." –Nance E. Keyes

Several old picture albums and many loose photographs were scattered over the living room floor. "I'd like to rearrange our albums with captions above the pictures," explained Mom when Greta and Marnie asked what she was doing. "You can sort these photos and see if you can come up with something to write about them.""Okay." Greta reached for a picture. "'Lifeguard blows whistle at Marnie' will be great for this one. This was the time we were at the beach and the lifeguard yelled at you for disobeying the rules, Marnie. Remember?"Marnie rolled her eyes and picked up another photo. "Look at this picture of our Thanksgiving dinner last year. The food looks yummy!""The caption for that could say, 'Give thanks for food--if there's any left,'" said Greta with a grin. "I remember you tried to grab the gravy before anyone else and it splattered all over the floor." She picked up another photo and laughed. "Look at this one, Marnie. You're pouting in this snapshot. We could call it--""Will you stop bringing up all the bad things I've done!" Marnie said angrily. "You're no angel yourself, you know. In fact, you can really be a pain sometimes!""Well, none of these pictures remind you of bad things about me," Greta said smugly."That's because you're two-faced. You smile for the camera so everyone thinks you're so sweet and good, and then you do something bad when no one's looking!"Mom picked up two photos. "In these pictures I see not one but two sinful little girls.""Mom! Those are our baby pictures," said Greta. "You can't find anything bad about a baby.""You look sweet enough," Mom agreed. "But every single baby is born a sinner--no one is better than anyone else. The Bible says we're all sinners from the moment we're born." She looked at the girls. "It doesn't matter what you see in any of these pictures--the Bible is the only thing you need to look at to know you're both sinners. But the Bible is also a picture of God's love for you. Jesus died for our sins so we could be saved, and He doesn't take snapshots of the bad things we do. Whenever we do something wrong, we can confess our sin and He will forgive us." –Nance E. Keyes

Sweet but Sinful5b647e42-f375-4e2e-a121-6bc3f8c3efccMon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: Wicked Kings (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 168: Wicked Kings (2024)c3b86f7b-8f9e-4bdf-9fd3-a78df6a36cb0Sun, 16 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: The Celebration of Baptism (2024) We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Baptism, specifically how we celebrate the sacrament and the different elements that must always be present in Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that while infant Baptism has become the “form in which this sacrament is usually celebrated,” post-baptismal formation and instruction is necessary in order for the full flowering of the graces received in the Sacrament of Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1229-1233. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Baptism, specifically how we celebrate the sacrament and the different elements that must always be present in Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that while infant Baptism has become the “form in which this sacrament is usually celebrated,” post-baptismal formation and instruction is necessary in order for the full flowering of the graces received in the Sacrament of Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1229-1233. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 168: The Celebration of Baptism (2024)29c50d36-ec05-4664-a570-a9b7c3f86017Sun, 16 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: The Celebration of Baptism (2024) We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Baptism, specifically how we celebrate the sacrament and the different elements that must always be present in Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that while infant Baptism has become the “form in which this sacrament is usually celebrated,” post-baptismal formation and instruction is necessary in order for the full flowering of the graces received in the Sacrament of Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1229-1233. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Baptism, specifically how we celebrate the sacrament and the different elements that must always be present in Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that while infant Baptism has become the “form in which this sacrament is usually celebrated,” post-baptismal formation and instruction is necessary in order for the full flowering of the graces received in the Sacrament of Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1229-1233. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 168: The Celebration of Baptism (2024)51f92b50-3201-4af0-a3c2-0ed9c7a38a51Sun, 16 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: Wicked Kings (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 168: Wicked Kings (2024)ed781b7f-7f67-45ae-a3a5-f88c1063298cSun, 16 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: Wicked Kings (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 168: Wicked Kings (2024)0e465e81-feb1-468f-8228-c1071f45cea9Sun, 16 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: Wicked Kings (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 168: Wicked Kings (2024)a3a6879c-310b-4e81-a4a6-25d56e279db7Sun, 16 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJust Like DadOne day when Nathan and his dad were shopping, an elderly man walked up to them. "Excuse me," the man said. "My name is Bill Cook. I've been watching the two of you, and I can't help but notice how much both of you look like someone I went to school with years ago. His name was Nathan Nobel. Are you related to him?""That's my name, and my dad's too!" Nathan grinned. "Dad is Nathan Nobel Jr., and I'm Nathan Nobel the third," he added proudly. "But you look too old to have been in school with my dad."The two men laughed. "Nathan, I think this gentleman is talking about your grandfather," explained Dad.Mr. Cook nodded. "I just knew you must be related," he said after they had talked a few minutes. "Your boy here, with his red hair and freckles, looks very much like Nate did in grammar school. You both walk and talk like him too."After Mr. Cook left, Dad smiled at Nathan. "I consider it a real compliment to have been recognized as my father's son," he said. "I've always admired my dad very much, and I guess I've copied his ways more than I realized. I'm really proud to be just like Dad.""Yeah--that was amazing!" Nathan said. "Mr. Cook hasn't seen Grandpa in years, and yet he recognized how much we were like him."Dad looked at him thoughtfully. "There's someone else we should be like, Nathan," he said. "The Bible says we should be imitators of God. People watch our actions and hear our words, and they should be able to tell that God is our Father.""But God is perfect, and He can do all kinds of miracles," Nathan pointed out. "We can't be exactly like Him.""That's true," said Dad. "But if we remember that we're God's children and that He's given us the Holy Spirit to work in our lives and make us more like Jesus, it will help us show His love, forgiveness, and kindness to others. Then some people will say, 'There goes a child of God.'" –Mary Rose Pearson

One day when Nathan and his dad were shopping, an elderly man walked up to them. "Excuse me," the man said. "My name is Bill Cook. I've been watching the two of you, and I can't help but notice how much both of you look like someone I went to school with years ago. His name was Nathan Nobel. Are you related to him?""That's my name, and my dad's too!" Nathan grinned. "Dad is Nathan Nobel Jr., and I'm Nathan Nobel the third," he added proudly. "But you look too old to have been in school with my dad."The two men laughed. "Nathan, I think this gentleman is talking about your grandfather," explained Dad.Mr. Cook nodded. "I just knew you must be related," he said after they had talked a few minutes. "Your boy here, with his red hair and freckles, looks very much like Nate did in grammar school. You both walk and talk like him too."After Mr. Cook left, Dad smiled at Nathan. "I consider it a real compliment to have been recognized as my father's son," he said. "I've always admired my dad very much, and I guess I've copied his ways more than I realized. I'm really proud to be just like Dad.""Yeah--that was amazing!" Nathan said. "Mr. Cook hasn't seen Grandpa in years, and yet he recognized how much we were like him."Dad looked at him thoughtfully. "There's someone else we should be like, Nathan," he said. "The Bible says we should be imitators of God. People watch our actions and hear our words, and they should be able to tell that God is our Father.""But God is perfect, and He can do all kinds of miracles," Nathan pointed out. "We can't be exactly like Him.""That's true," said Dad. "But if we remember that we're God's children and that He's given us the Holy Spirit to work in our lives and make us more like Jesus, it will help us show His love, forgiveness, and kindness to others. Then some people will say, 'There goes a child of God.'" –Mary Rose Pearson

Just Like Dad8f60a3f6-29d0-4dc8-a1b7-23811d2dfec0Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJust Like DadOne day when Nathan and his dad were shopping, an elderly man walked up to them. "Excuse me," the man said. "My name is Bill Cook. I've been watching the two of you, and I can't help but notice how much both of you look like someone I went to school with years ago. His name was Nathan Nobel. Are you related to him?""That's my name, and my dad's too!" Nathan grinned. "Dad is Nathan Nobel Jr., and I'm Nathan Nobel the third," he added proudly. "But you look too old to have been in school with my dad."The two men laughed. "Nathan, I think this gentleman is talking about your grandfather," explained Dad.Mr. Cook nodded. "I just knew you must be related," he said after they had talked a few minutes. "Your boy here, with his red hair and freckles, looks very much like Nate did in grammar school. You both walk and talk like him too."After Mr. Cook left, Dad smiled at Nathan. "I consider it a real compliment to have been recognized as my father's son," he said. "I've always admired my dad very much, and I guess I've copied his ways more than I realized. I'm really proud to be just like Dad.""Yeah--that was amazing!" Nathan said. "Mr. Cook hasn't seen Grandpa in years, and yet he recognized how much we were like him."Dad looked at him thoughtfully. "There's someone else we should be like, Nathan," he said. "The Bible says we should be imitators of God. People watch our actions and hear our words, and they should be able to tell that God is our Father.""But God is perfect, and He can do all kinds of miracles," Nathan pointed out. "We can't be exactly like Him.""That's true," said Dad. "But if we remember that we're God's children and that He's given us the Holy Spirit to work in our lives and make us more like Jesus, it will help us show His love, forgiveness, and kindness to others. Then some people will say, 'There goes a child of God.'" –Mary Rose Pearson

One day when Nathan and his dad were shopping, an elderly man walked up to them. "Excuse me," the man said. "My name is Bill Cook. I've been watching the two of you, and I can't help but notice how much both of you look like someone I went to school with years ago. His name was Nathan Nobel. Are you related to him?""That's my name, and my dad's too!" Nathan grinned. "Dad is Nathan Nobel Jr., and I'm Nathan Nobel the third," he added proudly. "But you look too old to have been in school with my dad."The two men laughed. "Nathan, I think this gentleman is talking about your grandfather," explained Dad.Mr. Cook nodded. "I just knew you must be related," he said after they had talked a few minutes. "Your boy here, with his red hair and freckles, looks very much like Nate did in grammar school. You both walk and talk like him too."After Mr. Cook left, Dad smiled at Nathan. "I consider it a real compliment to have been recognized as my father's son," he said. "I've always admired my dad very much, and I guess I've copied his ways more than I realized. I'm really proud to be just like Dad.""Yeah--that was amazing!" Nathan said. "Mr. Cook hasn't seen Grandpa in years, and yet he recognized how much we were like him."Dad looked at him thoughtfully. "There's someone else we should be like, Nathan," he said. "The Bible says we should be imitators of God. People watch our actions and hear our words, and they should be able to tell that God is our Father.""But God is perfect, and He can do all kinds of miracles," Nathan pointed out. "We can't be exactly like Him.""That's true," said Dad. "But if we remember that we're God's children and that He's given us the Holy Spirit to work in our lives and make us more like Jesus, it will help us show His love, forgiveness, and kindness to others. Then some people will say, 'There goes a child of God.'" –Mary Rose Pearson

Just Like Dad12a46540-a741-4183-9a18-5fe7bb56dd69Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags6/16/24 Always Courageous Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Courage is the willingness to do God's will on your own accord. We find ourselves in a place where we face uncertainty and difficulty. And yet, we are called to nonetheless move forward with courage. We walk by faith and not by sight. We choose to trust in God's Word more than our fears. Mass Readings from June 16, 2024: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalms 92:2-3, 13--162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Courage is the willingness to do God's will on your own accord. We find ourselves in a place where we face uncertainty and difficulty. And yet, we are called to nonetheless move forward with courage. We walk by faith and not by sight. We choose to trust in God's Word more than our fears. Mass Readings from June 16, 2024: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalms 92:2-3, 13--162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

full6/16/24 Always Courageousbd7a1097-7ca5-41a9-a00c-2cc4b48a5ac9Sat, 15 Jun 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/16/24 Always Courageous Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Courage is the willingness to do God's will on your own accord. We find ourselves in a place where we face uncertainty and difficulty. And yet, we are called to nonetheless move forward with courage. We walk by faith and not by sight. We choose to trust in God's Word more than our fears. Mass Readings from June 16, 2024: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalms 92:2-3, 13--162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Courage is the willingness to do God's will on your own accord. We find ourselves in a place where we face uncertainty and difficulty. And yet, we are called to nonetheless move forward with courage. We walk by faith and not by sight. We choose to trust in God's Word more than our fears. Mass Readings from June 16, 2024: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalms 92:2-3, 13--162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

full06/16/24 Always Courageous79b532da-48a1-4472-ab4e-1eb1d2cd9757Sat, 15 Jun 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/16/24 Always Courageous Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Courage is the willingness to do God's will on your own accord. We find ourselves in a place where we face uncertainty and difficulty. And yet, we are called to nonetheless move forward with courage. We walk by faith and not by sight. We choose to trust in God's Word more than our fears. Mass Readings from June 16, 2024: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalms 92:2-3, 13--162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Courage is the willingness to do God's will on your own accord. We find ourselves in a place where we face uncertainty and difficulty. And yet, we are called to nonetheless move forward with courage. We walk by faith and not by sight. We choose to trust in God's Word more than our fears. Mass Readings from June 16, 2024: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalms 92:2-3, 13--162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

full06/16/24 Always Courageousb7e71932-cfd4-48d2-ace9-24a328084121Sat, 15 Jun 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: Viaticum (2024) Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 167: Viaticum (2024)1b6e9540-15bc-4160-8bf5-bdd670eb4ca1Sat, 15 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: The Baptism of Christ (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that each and every one of the Old Covenant prefigurations are fulfilled in Christ Jesus. He also unpacks Christ’s own Baptism in the Jordan, explaining that when Christ is baptized by John the Baptist, he brings the “mess of humanity” into the Jordan with him and makes the waters of Baptism holy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1223-1228. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that each and every one of the Old Covenant prefigurations are fulfilled in Christ Jesus. He also unpacks Christ’s own Baptism in the Jordan, explaining that when Christ is baptized by John the Baptist, he brings the “mess of humanity” into the Jordan with him and makes the waters of Baptism holy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1223-1228. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 167: The Baptism of Christ (2024)6bf32d3c-25ce-4835-b710-dbea0be00a2aSat, 15 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: The Baptism of Christ (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that each and every one of the Old Covenant prefigurations are fulfilled in Christ Jesus. He also unpacks Christ’s own Baptism in the Jordan, explaining that when Christ is baptized by John the Baptist, he brings the “mess of humanity” into the Jordan with him and makes the waters of Baptism holy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1223-1228. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that each and every one of the Old Covenant prefigurations are fulfilled in Christ Jesus. He also unpacks Christ’s own Baptism in the Jordan, explaining that when Christ is baptized by John the Baptist, he brings the “mess of humanity” into the Jordan with him and makes the waters of Baptism holy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1223-1228. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 167: The Baptism of Christ (2024)2fae772c-4e28-46ee-90d4-2b1341668e78Sat, 15 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: Viaticum (2024) Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 167: Viaticum (2024)a3a02f6d-1d4a-4dcc-96eb-c1788442f73fSat, 15 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: Viaticum (2024) Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 167: Viaticum (2024)3cc1ea5b-b08d-42a6-9984-af7811ca38f3Sat, 15 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: Viaticum (2024) Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 167: Viaticum (2024)d7b5a866-87f2-4fc1-bf4e-a16a56af7f00Sat, 15 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBaby Chicks"Sara! Lauren!" Mom said as she walked into the twins' bedroom. "Mimi called and said the baby chicks are going to be hatching in a couple days. She invited you both to the farm for the weekend."Sara and Lauren jumped up and down with excitement. They loved going out to Mimi and Pop's farm. "I can't wait to see the baby chicks hatch!" Sara said.When the twins arrived at their grandparents' farm that weekend, they eagerly followed Mimi and Pop to the barn to see the incubator set up in the feed room. When they looked inside it, Sara and Lauren counted twelve eggs. "The eggs have to sit in the incubator for twenty-one days and then the chicks will begin to hatch," Pop explained. "Tomorrow will be twenty-one days." "We'll get up early tomorrow and see if any of the chicks have started hatching," Mimi said.The next morning after breakfast, the twins took off for the barn with Mimi following behind them. Pop was already out feeding some of the animals and met them at the gate."Good morning! Are you ready to watch some chicks hatch?" he asked."Yes!" the twins yelled.Lauren and Sara peeked inside the incubator. They could hear soft peeping noises, and some of the eggs were starting to move. Before long, they saw a few little beaks and then little wet heads peeking out.It took several hours, but by the time the twins and their grandparents had finished dinner, all the chicks had hatched. Once the chicks had fully dried off, Pop removed them from the incubator and placed them in a little pen so Sara and Lauren could hold them."Isn't God's creation wonderful?" said Mimi. "Whenever I see new life, I'm reminded of Psalm 104:24, which says, 'O Lord, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.'""I sure am glad God made little chicks," Lauren said as she gently ran a finger over the baby chick in her hand."Me too," said Sara. "They're so cute!"Mimi smiled. "I'm glad God made us too--and gives us new life through Jesus." –Lisa Fuller

"Sara! Lauren!" Mom said as she walked into the twins' bedroom. "Mimi called and said the baby chicks are going to be hatching in a couple days. She invited you both to the farm for the weekend."Sara and Lauren jumped up and down with excitement. They loved going out to Mimi and Pop's farm. "I can't wait to see the baby chicks hatch!" Sara said.When the twins arrived at their grandparents' farm that weekend, they eagerly followed Mimi and Pop to the barn to see the incubator set up in the feed room. When they looked inside it, Sara and Lauren counted twelve eggs. "The eggs have to sit in the incubator for twenty-one days and then the chicks will begin to hatch," Pop explained. "Tomorrow will be twenty-one days." "We'll get up early tomorrow and see if any of the chicks have started hatching," Mimi said.The next morning after breakfast, the twins took off for the barn with Mimi following behind them. Pop was already out feeding some of the animals and met them at the gate."Good morning! Are you ready to watch some chicks hatch?" he asked."Yes!" the twins yelled.Lauren and Sara peeked inside the incubator. They could hear soft peeping noises, and some of the eggs were starting to move. Before long, they saw a few little beaks and then little wet heads peeking out.It took several hours, but by the time the twins and their grandparents had finished dinner, all the chicks had hatched. Once the chicks had fully dried off, Pop removed them from the incubator and placed them in a little pen so Sara and Lauren could hold them."Isn't God's creation wonderful?" said Mimi. "Whenever I see new life, I'm reminded of Psalm 104:24, which says, 'O Lord, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.'""I sure am glad God made little chicks," Lauren said as she gently ran a finger over the baby chick in her hand."Me too," said Sara. "They're so cute!"Mimi smiled. "I'm glad God made us too--and gives us new life through Jesus." –Lisa Fuller

Baby Chicks10606751-8dc7-4d7e-8d22-62bc32475013Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBaby Chicks"Sara! Lauren!" Mom said as she walked into the twins' bedroom. "Mimi called and said the baby chicks are going to be hatching in a couple days. She invited you both to the farm for the weekend."Sara and Lauren jumped up and down with excitement. They loved going out to Mimi and Pop's farm. "I can't wait to see the baby chicks hatch!" Sara said.When the twins arrived at their grandparents' farm that weekend, they eagerly followed Mimi and Pop to the barn to see the incubator set up in the feed room. When they looked inside it, Sara and Lauren counted twelve eggs. "The eggs have to sit in the incubator for twenty-one days and then the chicks will begin to hatch," Pop explained. "Tomorrow will be twenty-one days." "We'll get up early tomorrow and see if any of the chicks have started hatching," Mimi said.The next morning after breakfast, the twins took off for the barn with Mimi following behind them. Pop was already out feeding some of the animals and met them at the gate."Good morning! Are you ready to watch some chicks hatch?" he asked."Yes!" the twins yelled.Lauren and Sara peeked inside the incubator. They could hear soft peeping noises, and some of the eggs were starting to move. Before long, they saw a few little beaks and then little wet heads peeking out.It took several hours, but by the time the twins and their grandparents had finished dinner, all the chicks had hatched. Once the chicks had fully dried off, Pop removed them from the incubator and placed them in a little pen so Sara and Lauren could hold them."Isn't God's creation wonderful?" said Mimi. "Whenever I see new life, I'm reminded of Psalm 104:24, which says, 'O Lord, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.'""I sure am glad God made little chicks," Lauren said as she gently ran a finger over the baby chick in her hand."Me too," said Sara. "They're so cute!"Mimi smiled. "I'm glad God made us too--and gives us new life through Jesus." –Lisa Fuller

"Sara! Lauren!" Mom said as she walked into the twins' bedroom. "Mimi called and said the baby chicks are going to be hatching in a couple days. She invited you both to the farm for the weekend."Sara and Lauren jumped up and down with excitement. They loved going out to Mimi and Pop's farm. "I can't wait to see the baby chicks hatch!" Sara said.When the twins arrived at their grandparents' farm that weekend, they eagerly followed Mimi and Pop to the barn to see the incubator set up in the feed room. When they looked inside it, Sara and Lauren counted twelve eggs. "The eggs have to sit in the incubator for twenty-one days and then the chicks will begin to hatch," Pop explained. "Tomorrow will be twenty-one days." "We'll get up early tomorrow and see if any of the chicks have started hatching," Mimi said.The next morning after breakfast, the twins took off for the barn with Mimi following behind them. Pop was already out feeding some of the animals and met them at the gate."Good morning! Are you ready to watch some chicks hatch?" he asked."Yes!" the twins yelled.Lauren and Sara peeked inside the incubator. They could hear soft peeping noises, and some of the eggs were starting to move. Before long, they saw a few little beaks and then little wet heads peeking out.It took several hours, but by the time the twins and their grandparents had finished dinner, all the chicks had hatched. Once the chicks had fully dried off, Pop removed them from the incubator and placed them in a little pen so Sara and Lauren could hold them."Isn't God's creation wonderful?" said Mimi. "Whenever I see new life, I'm reminded of Psalm 104:24, which says, 'O Lord, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.'""I sure am glad God made little chicks," Lauren said as she gently ran a finger over the baby chick in her hand."Me too," said Sara. "They're so cute!"Mimi smiled. "I'm glad God made us too--and gives us new life through Jesus." –Lisa Fuller

Baby Chicks10a43580-80ce-4ddd-829b-421d057f759aSat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSE EP10. I Want To Be On FireHey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, talks about how to remain on fire with Christ. Whether we are consistently in the Word, exercising our faith, or repenting to our Lord - there's no process or step by step guide to being on fire with Jesus, because He died on the Cross, it is accessible to us right now. Thank you, Jesus !!! ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, talks about how to remain on fire with Christ. Whether we are consistently in the Word, exercising our faith, or repenting to our Lord - there's no process or step by step guide to being on fire with Jesus, because He died on the Cross, it is accessible to us right now. Thank you, Jesus !!! ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullSE EP10. I Want To Be On Fire6e264fee-7247-4862-9905-e6e7d30a3a86Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYou're As Sick As Your Secrets | Girls Gone Bibleggb ggb ggb &lt;3 hi beautiful friends. today we're talking about confession and how keeping your sin and struggle a secret, will make you sick. scripture, personal testimonies and advice on how to break free from hidden sin. we're so happy to be with you this Friday. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari GUYS WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!! Austin, Texas 06/27 https://tickets.austintheatre.org/114... Houston, Texas 06/29 https://cph.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncomme... please join us. we can't wait to see you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

ggb ggb ggb &lt;3 hi beautiful friends. today we're talking about confession and how keeping your sin and struggle a secret, will make you sick. scripture, personal testimonies and advice on how to break free from hidden sin. we're so happy to be with you this Friday. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari GUYS WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!! Austin, Texas 06/27 https://tickets.austintheatre.org/114... Houston, Texas 06/29 https://cph.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncomme... please join us. we can't wait to see you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullYou're As Sick As Your Secrets | Girls Gone Bibleca190d23-c4b8-4c2c-b3cc-8706e12819d4Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:08:17 +00004648https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 166: What Men (& Women) NEED To Know About The Menstrual Cycle: Dr Mindy PelzIn this moment, nutritionist and functional health expert, Dr. Mindy Pelz gives the information that every man needs to hear about menstrual cycles in order to better understand the females in their life: The menstrual and reproductive cycle lasts from 28 - 32 days (this varies from female to female) Day 1 - 10, is when a female is building oestrogen, Mindy says that for the first 2 days is the best time to give the female’s of your life some space. Afterwards they will be more present and outgoing. Day 12/13, is when oestrogen is at it’s peak in the female body and is the best time to resolve any conflict Day 10 - 15, is when ovulation happens and is when a female’s libido is highest, after Day 15, there is a crash of hormones which can lead to feeling low Day 17/18 is when progesterone starts to come in and is the time to be particularly nice and caring to the female’s in your life until the cycle begins again Mindy says that understanding the patterns of the female menstrual cycle, can create large amounts of empathy, and men can change their behaviour to help the females in their life as best they can. Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/ne5qtFHtoKb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/9uu4LoFtoKb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Mindy: https://drmindypelz.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, nutritionist and functional health expert, Dr. Mindy Pelz gives the information that every man needs to hear about menstrual cycles in order to better understand the females in their life: The menstrual and reproductive cycle lasts from 28 - 32 days (this varies from female to female) Day 1 - 10, is when a female is building oestrogen, Mindy says that for the first 2 days is the best time to give the female’s of your life some space. Afterwards they will be more present and outgoing. Day 12/13, is when oestrogen is at it’s peak in the female body and is the best time to resolve any conflict Day 10 - 15, is when ovulation happens and is when a female’s libido is highest, after Day 15, there is a crash of hormones which can lead to feeling low Day 17/18 is when progesterone starts to come in and is the time to be particularly nice and caring to the female’s in your life until the cycle begins again Mindy says that understanding the patterns of the female menstrual cycle, can create large amounts of empathy, and men can change their behaviour to help the females in their life as best they can. Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/ne5qtFHtoKb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/9uu4LoFtoKb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Mindy: https://drmindypelz.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 166: What Men (& Women) NEED To Know About The Menstrual Cycle: Dr Mindy Pelz387356f6-b379-4465-a12c-6cc25cd2254aFri, 14 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000755https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Responding in Faith (2024) Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 166: Responding in Faith (2024)0818212e-7039-4374-bd03-c2a0e6728e2bFri, 14 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Introduction to Baptism (2024) Together, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of initiation, specifically the section on the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike unpacks the different names that the Church employs when discussing Baptism, such as the “washing of regeneration and renewal” and “enlightenment.” He concludes with a reflection on the prefigurations of Baptism in the Old Covenant. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1210-1222. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of initiation, specifically the section on the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike unpacks the different names that the Church employs when discussing Baptism, such as the “washing of regeneration and renewal” and “enlightenment.” He concludes with a reflection on the prefigurations of Baptism in the Old Covenant. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1210-1222. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 166: Introduction to Baptism (2024)1453d225-cce6-4b50-a47a-0237ea81c6ecFri, 14 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Introduction to Baptism (2024) Together, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of initiation, specifically the section on the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike unpacks the different names that the Church employs when discussing Baptism, such as the “washing of regeneration and renewal” and “enlightenment.” He concludes with a reflection on the prefigurations of Baptism in the Old Covenant. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1210-1222. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of initiation, specifically the section on the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike unpacks the different names that the Church employs when discussing Baptism, such as the “washing of regeneration and renewal” and “enlightenment.” He concludes with a reflection on the prefigurations of Baptism in the Old Covenant. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1210-1222. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 166: Introduction to Baptism (2024)94dad966-c463-4ce2-87ed-db78381f9f4dFri, 14 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Responding in Faith (2024) Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 166: Responding in Faith (2024)120dd08a-5f79-4212-8c9f-824cf23e09aaFri, 14 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Responding in Faith (2024) Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 166: Responding in Faith (2024)26197c50-2b8a-493a-bedc-71667b103a08Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Responding in Faith (2024) Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 166: Responding in Faith (2024)38aa2082-23d4-4cff-88a9-aad0332e6d8eFri, 14 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Best Good DeedAfter placing dishes full of fragrant food on the table, Sunita sat down and sighed. "What's wrong, my love?" Mummy asked after they thanked God for their meal."Last week I made a plan to do a good deed every day. Or at least not a bad one. I wrote myself a note to remind me," Sunita explained. "That's nice, but why do you look gloomy?" Mummy asked."Because it's the end of the day, and I haven't done a good deed. And I got mad at my friends playing cricket today. I yelled at Anaya and said that I was leaving if I didn't get a turn as the wicketkeeper." Sunita's chin trembled. "I couldn't keep my plan for even one week!"Mummy scooped a serving of chicken tikka masala onto Sunita's plate. Then she took her daughter's hands in her own. "Sunita, remember last summer when you gave your life to Jesus?"Sunita nodded. "Yes, I wanted to be right with God, so I confessed that I'm a sinner and asked Jesus to forgive me. Because He died for me. But why do you ask?""Why did Jesus die for you, my dear?" Mummy asked."Because somebody had to pay for my sins. Jesus died in my place so I can have eternal life.""That's right, Sunita! We can't keep our own standards, as you have seen. And we certainly can't keep God's standards. That's why we need Jesus. We cannot pay for our wrongs by doing good deeds or by avoiding bad ones. The only way we can have a relationship with God is to receive the gift of forgiveness through His Son."Sunita took a bite of food and smiled. "So, even if I miss a day of good deeds, or get angry at my friends, I'll still have God's forgiveness?""Yes, once we have trusted in Jesus for forgiveness, we don't lose it," Mummy assured her. "We will still do wrong things, but He will always forgive our wrongs, and He'll also help us do good things that show others His love. But our good deeds don't to anything to make us right with God--Jesus did that for us.""I'll write another note," Sunita announced. "It will remind me to do good deeds--but to remember that Jesus did the best one of all." –Allison Wilson Lee

After placing dishes full of fragrant food on the table, Sunita sat down and sighed. "What's wrong, my love?" Mummy asked after they thanked God for their meal."Last week I made a plan to do a good deed every day. Or at least not a bad one. I wrote myself a note to remind me," Sunita explained. "That's nice, but why do you look gloomy?" Mummy asked."Because it's the end of the day, and I haven't done a good deed. And I got mad at my friends playing cricket today. I yelled at Anaya and said that I was leaving if I didn't get a turn as the wicketkeeper." Sunita's chin trembled. "I couldn't keep my plan for even one week!"Mummy scooped a serving of chicken tikka masala onto Sunita's plate. Then she took her daughter's hands in her own. "Sunita, remember last summer when you gave your life to Jesus?"Sunita nodded. "Yes, I wanted to be right with God, so I confessed that I'm a sinner and asked Jesus to forgive me. Because He died for me. But why do you ask?""Why did Jesus die for you, my dear?" Mummy asked."Because somebody had to pay for my sins. Jesus died in my place so I can have eternal life.""That's right, Sunita! We can't keep our own standards, as you have seen. And we certainly can't keep God's standards. That's why we need Jesus. We cannot pay for our wrongs by doing good deeds or by avoiding bad ones. The only way we can have a relationship with God is to receive the gift of forgiveness through His Son."Sunita took a bite of food and smiled. "So, even if I miss a day of good deeds, or get angry at my friends, I'll still have God's forgiveness?""Yes, once we have trusted in Jesus for forgiveness, we don't lose it," Mummy assured her. "We will still do wrong things, but He will always forgive our wrongs, and He'll also help us do good things that show others His love. But our good deeds don't to anything to make us right with God--Jesus did that for us.""I'll write another note," Sunita announced. "It will remind me to do good deeds--but to remember that Jesus did the best one of all." –Allison Wilson Lee

The Best Good Deed652a0fb9-4619-4c21-802f-0bf677802484Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Best Good DeedAfter placing dishes full of fragrant food on the table, Sunita sat down and sighed. "What's wrong, my love?" Mummy asked after they thanked God for their meal."Last week I made a plan to do a good deed every day. Or at least not a bad one. I wrote myself a note to remind me," Sunita explained. "That's nice, but why do you look gloomy?" Mummy asked."Because it's the end of the day, and I haven't done a good deed. And I got mad at my friends playing cricket today. I yelled at Anaya and said that I was leaving if I didn't get a turn as the wicketkeeper." Sunita's chin trembled. "I couldn't keep my plan for even one week!"Mummy scooped a serving of chicken tikka masala onto Sunita's plate. Then she took her daughter's hands in her own. "Sunita, remember last summer when you gave your life to Jesus?"Sunita nodded. "Yes, I wanted to be right with God, so I confessed that I'm a sinner and asked Jesus to forgive me. Because He died for me. But why do you ask?""Why did Jesus die for you, my dear?" Mummy asked."Because somebody had to pay for my sins. Jesus died in my place so I can have eternal life.""That's right, Sunita! We can't keep our own standards, as you have seen. And we certainly can't keep God's standards. That's why we need Jesus. We cannot pay for our wrongs by doing good deeds or by avoiding bad ones. The only way we can have a relationship with God is to receive the gift of forgiveness through His Son."Sunita took a bite of food and smiled. "So, even if I miss a day of good deeds, or get angry at my friends, I'll still have God's forgiveness?""Yes, once we have trusted in Jesus for forgiveness, we don't lose it," Mummy assured her. "We will still do wrong things, but He will always forgive our wrongs, and He'll also help us do good things that show others His love. But our good deeds don't to anything to make us right with God--Jesus did that for us.""I'll write another note," Sunita announced. "It will remind me to do good deeds--but to remember that Jesus did the best one of all." –Allison Wilson Lee

After placing dishes full of fragrant food on the table, Sunita sat down and sighed. "What's wrong, my love?" Mummy asked after they thanked God for their meal."Last week I made a plan to do a good deed every day. Or at least not a bad one. I wrote myself a note to remind me," Sunita explained. "That's nice, but why do you look gloomy?" Mummy asked."Because it's the end of the day, and I haven't done a good deed. And I got mad at my friends playing cricket today. I yelled at Anaya and said that I was leaving if I didn't get a turn as the wicketkeeper." Sunita's chin trembled. "I couldn't keep my plan for even one week!"Mummy scooped a serving of chicken tikka masala onto Sunita's plate. Then she took her daughter's hands in her own. "Sunita, remember last summer when you gave your life to Jesus?"Sunita nodded. "Yes, I wanted to be right with God, so I confessed that I'm a sinner and asked Jesus to forgive me. Because He died for me. But why do you ask?""Why did Jesus die for you, my dear?" Mummy asked."Because somebody had to pay for my sins. Jesus died in my place so I can have eternal life.""That's right, Sunita! We can't keep our own standards, as you have seen. And we certainly can't keep God's standards. That's why we need Jesus. We cannot pay for our wrongs by doing good deeds or by avoiding bad ones. The only way we can have a relationship with God is to receive the gift of forgiveness through His Son."Sunita took a bite of food and smiled. "So, even if I miss a day of good deeds, or get angry at my friends, I'll still have God's forgiveness?""Yes, once we have trusted in Jesus for forgiveness, we don't lose it," Mummy assured her. "We will still do wrong things, but He will always forgive our wrongs, and He'll also help us do good things that show others His love. But our good deeds don't to anything to make us right with God--Jesus did that for us.""I'll write another note," Sunita announced. "It will remind me to do good deeds--but to remember that Jesus did the best one of all." –Allison Wilson Lee

The Best Good Deed2b2a8695-421f-46a7-924c-85879c2f4116Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Offer It Up Momma always said, &quot;Son, you don&#39;t like something? Well, offer it up!&quot; Today, Fr. Mike explores the traditional understanding of offering up your pain, embracing your suffering, and making sacrifices in the spiritual life. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Momma always said, &quot;Son, you don&#39;t like something? Well, offer it up!&quot; Today, Fr. Mike explores the traditional understanding of offering up your pain, embracing your suffering, and making sacrifices in the spiritual life. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Offer It Upd236f609-b6df-4344-b634-4dc98e00a487Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Offer It Up Momma always said, &quot;Son, you don&#39;t like something? Well, offer it up!&quot; Today, Fr. Mike explores the traditional understanding of offering up your pain, embracing your suffering, and making sacrifices in the spiritual life. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Momma always said, &quot;Son, you don&#39;t like something? Well, offer it up!&quot; Today, Fr. Mike explores the traditional understanding of offering up your pain, embracing your suffering, and making sacrifices in the spiritual life. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Offer It Upfa270922-aa51-457e-ae37-cfcf87cd4aaeThu, 13 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#871 - Psalms 144 – Blessed Is The People...This episode is part 106 of a study of the book of Psalms. We have another psalm of David who is asking for protection from foreign nations. Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-144-blessed-is-the-people/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 106 of a study of the book of Psalms. We have another psalm of David who is asking for protection from foreign nations. Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-144-blessed-is-the-people/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#871 - Psalms 144 – Blessed Is The People...cbb89d22-e54c-4606-ab9d-57b4bd084c2fThu, 13 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000594https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHandling Gay Pride and Speaking with FriendsWARNING: this episode contains adult content that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Today John and Devin are joined by Jason Evert to discuss homosexuality, pride month, and the correct response that Catholic men should have to these issues. We explore the difference between connecting with individuals versus confronting groups and ideologies being forced on us by a culture steeped in the world. Jason is an expert on this topic and is on the front line in charitably engaging in this conversation today. You will also hear; Can you attend a same-sex wedding How to raise your children in this culture What you can be doing to win back souls to Christ Links Discussed on the Show: Chastity Project - https://chastity.com Books Mentioned on the Show - https://chastity.com/gender/ Help Give Books to Priests - https://chastity.com/donate Podcast: Chloe Cole - https://chastity.com/podcast/102 Bishop Varden - https://chastity.com/podcast/96-master-temptations-like-a-monk-w-bishop-erik-varden 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, all dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING: this episode contains adult content that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Today John and Devin are joined by Jason Evert to discuss homosexuality, pride month, and the correct response that Catholic men should have to these issues. We explore the difference between connecting with individuals versus confronting groups and ideologies being forced on us by a culture steeped in the world. Jason is an expert on this topic and is on the front line in charitably engaging in this conversation today. You will also hear; Can you attend a same-sex wedding How to raise your children in this culture What you can be doing to win back souls to Christ Links Discussed on the Show: Chastity Project - https://chastity.com Books Mentioned on the Show - https://chastity.com/gender/ Help Give Books to Priests - https://chastity.com/donate Podcast: Chloe Cole - https://chastity.com/podcast/102 Bishop Varden - https://chastity.com/podcast/96-master-temptations-like-a-monk-w-bishop-erik-varden 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, all dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHandling Gay Pride and Speaking with Friendsbd20b45c-e6a5-4d54-8873-6b80fec55b6bThu, 13 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +00004074https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Menopause Doctor: This Diet Delays Menopause! They're Lying To You About Menopause! Menopause Is Shrinking Your Brain! - Dr Lisa MosconiMeet the woman behind the scientific research revolution that could change the lives of 50% of the world’s population Dr Lisa Mosconi is the associate professor of neurology and radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and director of Women’s Brain Initiative and Alzheimer’s Prevention Program. She is also the author of the books, ‘The XX Brain’, ‘Brain Food’, and ‘The Menopause Brain’. In this conversation Lisa and Steven discuss topics such as, how the menopause impacts the brain, the link between menopause and Alzheimer’s, why sex hormones are essential for brain health, and the truth about hormone therapy. 00:00 Intro 02:05 Why People Should Listen To This Conversation 04:10 What People Need To Know About Menopause And The Impact On The Brain 06:21 Who Is Lisa Misconi? 08:08 Why Hasn't There Been Research And Investment Into Menopause? 14:28 What Is Menopause And Signs 15:54 Menopause Stages Start Before You Think! 19:07 What's The Youngest Person With Menopause 22:35 Perimenopause Transition 29:54 Menopause Brain Scans 33:09 Some Women Have More Shocking Brain Scans Than Others 34:28 Behavioural Changes From Menopause 38:05 How Many Women Experience Brain Fog? 39:53 Menopause Rewires The Brain 41:11 Symptoms As A Result Of Brain Change 43:57 Isn't The Cure Simple? 51:50 What Age Should We Think About Treating/Preventing Symptoms 52:50 Going Deeper Into The Stages Of Menopause 58:34 Link Between Suicides And Menopause In Women 01:02:55 Brain Fog Over Time With Menopause 01:07:28 The Benefits Of Exercise 01:11:04 Link Between Exercise And Alzheimer's 01:14:11 Caffeine, Sleep And Menopause 01:18:08 Is Alcohol Bad For Menopause? 01:20:52 What Toxins Should We Be Aware Of? 01:22:40 Specific Foods That Help Stave Off The Menopause 01:25:42 Are Supplements Needed In Our Diet? 01:30:06 What Is The Evolutionary Reason For Menopause? 01:37:14 Does Menopause Make You Sad? 01:40:11 Surgical Menopause 01:45:17 Isn't It Just Ageing? 01:53:07 When Will I Go Through Menopause? 01:56:48 Last Guest Question You can get in contact with Lisa’s team to discuss enrolling in her studies, here: https://neurology.weill.cornell.edu/research/womens-brain-initiative You can access the results from Lisa’s research on brain changes during the menopause, here: http://drlisamosconi.tiiny.co/ You can access a time lapse video of changes to the menopause brain, here: http://brain-shrinking-video.tiiny.co/ You purchase Lisa's most recent book, ‘The Menopause Brain: The New Science Empowering Women to Navigate Midlife with Knowledge and Confidence’, here: https://amzn.to/3VncZgS  Follow Lisa: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3XeTpWM  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4ek0Ulh  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com/ - Code: DIARY10 at checkout for 10% off  Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet the woman behind the scientific research revolution that could change the lives of 50% of the world’s population Dr Lisa Mosconi is the associate professor of neurology and radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and director of Women’s Brain Initiative and Alzheimer’s Prevention Program. She is also the author of the books, ‘The XX Brain’, ‘Brain Food’, and ‘The Menopause Brain’. In this conversation Lisa and Steven discuss topics such as, how the menopause impacts the brain, the link between menopause and Alzheimer’s, why sex hormones are essential for brain health, and the truth about hormone therapy. 00:00 Intro 02:05 Why People Should Listen To This Conversation 04:10 What People Need To Know About Menopause And The Impact On The Brain 06:21 Who Is Lisa Misconi? 08:08 Why Hasn't There Been Research And Investment Into Menopause? 14:28 What Is Menopause And Signs 15:54 Menopause Stages Start Before You Think! 19:07 What's The Youngest Person With Menopause 22:35 Perimenopause Transition 29:54 Menopause Brain Scans 33:09 Some Women Have More Shocking Brain Scans Than Others 34:28 Behavioural Changes From Menopause 38:05 How Many Women Experience Brain Fog? 39:53 Menopause Rewires The Brain 41:11 Symptoms As A Result Of Brain Change 43:57 Isn't The Cure Simple? 51:50 What Age Should We Think About Treating/Preventing Symptoms 52:50 Going Deeper Into The Stages Of Menopause 58:34 Link Between Suicides And Menopause In Women 01:02:55 Brain Fog Over Time With Menopause 01:07:28 The Benefits Of Exercise 01:11:04 Link Between Exercise And Alzheimer's 01:14:11 Caffeine, Sleep And Menopause 01:18:08 Is Alcohol Bad For Menopause? 01:20:52 What Toxins Should We Be Aware Of? 01:22:40 Specific Foods That Help Stave Off The Menopause 01:25:42 Are Supplements Needed In Our Diet? 01:30:06 What Is The Evolutionary Reason For Menopause? 01:37:14 Does Menopause Make You Sad? 01:40:11 Surgical Menopause 01:45:17 Isn't It Just Ageing? 01:53:07 When Will I Go Through Menopause? 01:56:48 Last Guest Question You can get in contact with Lisa’s team to discuss enrolling in her studies, here: https://neurology.weill.cornell.edu/research/womens-brain-initiative You can access the results from Lisa’s research on brain changes during the menopause, here: http://drlisamosconi.tiiny.co/ You can access a time lapse video of changes to the menopause brain, here: http://brain-shrinking-video.tiiny.co/ You purchase Lisa's most recent book, ‘The Menopause Brain: The New Science Empowering Women to Navigate Midlife with Knowledge and Confidence’, here: https://amzn.to/3VncZgS  Follow Lisa: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3XeTpWM  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4ek0Ulh  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com/ - Code: DIARY10 at checkout for 10% off  Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Menopause Doctor: This Diet Delays Menopause! They're Lying To You About Menopause! Menopause Is Shrinking Your Brain! - Dr Lisa Mosconi200b89c6-ddb3-4186-aff1-280dcc084378Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +00007290https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2024) Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2024)4c98b4a9-dad4-4e02-9c13-0fa07093eb0fThu, 13 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: Summary of Liturgical Diversity (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on liturgy and culture. Fr. Mike reiterates the importance of the fact that the Church does not abolish culture, but redeems and fulfills it. He also emphasizes that even though the Church welcomes liturgical diversity, there are still some things that are incompatible with the Faith and, therefore, unable to be incorporated into Catholic liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1204-1209. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on liturgy and culture. Fr. Mike reiterates the importance of the fact that the Church does not abolish culture, but redeems and fulfills it. He also emphasizes that even though the Church welcomes liturgical diversity, there are still some things that are incompatible with the Faith and, therefore, unable to be incorporated into Catholic liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1204-1209. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 165: Summary of Liturgical Diversity (2024)9d3a5fb5-abb6-410a-8544-ad8ffd5a4c7dThu, 13 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: Summary of Liturgical Diversity (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on liturgy and culture. Fr. Mike reiterates the importance of the fact that the Church does not abolish culture, but redeems and fulfills it. He also emphasizes that even though the Church welcomes liturgical diversity, there are still some things that are incompatible with the Faith and, therefore, unable to be incorporated into Catholic liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1204-1209. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on liturgy and culture. Fr. Mike reiterates the importance of the fact that the Church does not abolish culture, but redeems and fulfills it. He also emphasizes that even though the Church welcomes liturgical diversity, there are still some things that are incompatible with the Faith and, therefore, unable to be incorporated into Catholic liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1204-1209. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 165: Summary of Liturgical Diversity (2024)8edd3705-9495-44bc-a7ab-5133561627eeThu, 13 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2024) Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2024)cc5f1828-e875-48b2-b954-2d6f7cc58c87Thu, 13 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2024) Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2024)f8c36e83-8e3f-4b33-9507-d2c6b61c9bcdThu, 13 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2024) Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2024)c85a3655-bd3c-43f0-bf74-b975d1b94ca3Thu, 13 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsToo Soon"We're harvesting tomatoes today!" Aunt Micki said when Landon and Baleigh arrived. She handed them each a basket. "Be careful to only pick the red ones--the green ones aren't ready yet."Baleigh was excited to help in the garden, but Landon sighed as he started picking tomatoes. He'd wanted to stay home by himself while his parents were gone for the day, but they'd said no. Landon looked over at his sister. "Baleigh," he exclaimed, "don't pick the green ones!""Let's see, Baleigh," Aunt Micki said as she came to look at what the youngest had picked. "Hmm…those tomatoes are too green. But that's okay. With a little TLC, we'll still be able to use them.""What's TLC?" Landon asked."TLC is tender, loving care. Come on inside and I'll show you!" Aunt Micki led them into the house. "Baleigh, bring me a paper bag from the hall closet."Aunt Micki placed Baleigh's tomatoes in the bag and closed the top. "After being in this closed bag for a few days, these tomatoes will ripen," she explained. "Without it they wouldn't continue to ripen and would never taste good."Aunt Micki looked at Landon. "That's true with our lives too," she said. "I know it's hard to wait to do more grown-up things sometimes, but you're not ready for them yet. When we try to do them too soon, we can miss out on some of the blessings and growth we would have had along the way. God wants us to wait for the right time to do things, and for kids that means listening to your parents and doing what they say--they know when it might be too soon for you to do something.""But you're going to be able to use these tomatoes after they have some TLC, aren't you?" asked Baleigh."Yes!" said Aunt Micki. "And even when we insist on doing things our own way instead of listening to God, Jesus offers us forgiveness, and He will give us TLC to help us through the consequences our disobedience may cause. But waiting for His timing in the first place is always the best thing, just like ripening on the vine would have been best for these tomatoes." –Myrical Barton

"We're harvesting tomatoes today!" Aunt Micki said when Landon and Baleigh arrived. She handed them each a basket. "Be careful to only pick the red ones--the green ones aren't ready yet."Baleigh was excited to help in the garden, but Landon sighed as he started picking tomatoes. He'd wanted to stay home by himself while his parents were gone for the day, but they'd said no. Landon looked over at his sister. "Baleigh," he exclaimed, "don't pick the green ones!""Let's see, Baleigh," Aunt Micki said as she came to look at what the youngest had picked. "Hmm…those tomatoes are too green. But that's okay. With a little TLC, we'll still be able to use them.""What's TLC?" Landon asked."TLC is tender, loving care. Come on inside and I'll show you!" Aunt Micki led them into the house. "Baleigh, bring me a paper bag from the hall closet."Aunt Micki placed Baleigh's tomatoes in the bag and closed the top. "After being in this closed bag for a few days, these tomatoes will ripen," she explained. "Without it they wouldn't continue to ripen and would never taste good."Aunt Micki looked at Landon. "That's true with our lives too," she said. "I know it's hard to wait to do more grown-up things sometimes, but you're not ready for them yet. When we try to do them too soon, we can miss out on some of the blessings and growth we would have had along the way. God wants us to wait for the right time to do things, and for kids that means listening to your parents and doing what they say--they know when it might be too soon for you to do something.""But you're going to be able to use these tomatoes after they have some TLC, aren't you?" asked Baleigh."Yes!" said Aunt Micki. "And even when we insist on doing things our own way instead of listening to God, Jesus offers us forgiveness, and He will give us TLC to help us through the consequences our disobedience may cause. But waiting for His timing in the first place is always the best thing, just like ripening on the vine would have been best for these tomatoes." –Myrical Barton

Too Soon834b70ca-b256-4612-99a8-2c1a0529e450Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsToo Soon"We're harvesting tomatoes today!" Aunt Micki said when Landon and Baleigh arrived. She handed them each a basket. "Be careful to only pick the red ones--the green ones aren't ready yet."Baleigh was excited to help in the garden, but Landon sighed as he started picking tomatoes. He'd wanted to stay home by himself while his parents were gone for the day, but they'd said no. Landon looked over at his sister. "Baleigh," he exclaimed, "don't pick the green ones!""Let's see, Baleigh," Aunt Micki said as she came to look at what the youngest had picked. "Hmm…those tomatoes are too green. But that's okay. With a little TLC, we'll still be able to use them.""What's TLC?" Landon asked."TLC is tender, loving care. Come on inside and I'll show you!" Aunt Micki led them into the house. "Baleigh, bring me a paper bag from the hall closet."Aunt Micki placed Baleigh's tomatoes in the bag and closed the top. "After being in this closed bag for a few days, these tomatoes will ripen," she explained. "Without it they wouldn't continue to ripen and would never taste good."Aunt Micki looked at Landon. "That's true with our lives too," she said. "I know it's hard to wait to do more grown-up things sometimes, but you're not ready for them yet. When we try to do them too soon, we can miss out on some of the blessings and growth we would have had along the way. God wants us to wait for the right time to do things, and for kids that means listening to your parents and doing what they say--they know when it might be too soon for you to do something.""But you're going to be able to use these tomatoes after they have some TLC, aren't you?" asked Baleigh."Yes!" said Aunt Micki. "And even when we insist on doing things our own way instead of listening to God, Jesus offers us forgiveness, and He will give us TLC to help us through the consequences our disobedience may cause. But waiting for His timing in the first place is always the best thing, just like ripening on the vine would have been best for these tomatoes." –Myrical Barton

"We're harvesting tomatoes today!" Aunt Micki said when Landon and Baleigh arrived. She handed them each a basket. "Be careful to only pick the red ones--the green ones aren't ready yet."Baleigh was excited to help in the garden, but Landon sighed as he started picking tomatoes. He'd wanted to stay home by himself while his parents were gone for the day, but they'd said no. Landon looked over at his sister. "Baleigh," he exclaimed, "don't pick the green ones!""Let's see, Baleigh," Aunt Micki said as she came to look at what the youngest had picked. "Hmm…those tomatoes are too green. But that's okay. With a little TLC, we'll still be able to use them.""What's TLC?" Landon asked."TLC is tender, loving care. Come on inside and I'll show you!" Aunt Micki led them into the house. "Baleigh, bring me a paper bag from the hall closet."Aunt Micki placed Baleigh's tomatoes in the bag and closed the top. "After being in this closed bag for a few days, these tomatoes will ripen," she explained. "Without it they wouldn't continue to ripen and would never taste good."Aunt Micki looked at Landon. "That's true with our lives too," she said. "I know it's hard to wait to do more grown-up things sometimes, but you're not ready for them yet. When we try to do them too soon, we can miss out on some of the blessings and growth we would have had along the way. God wants us to wait for the right time to do things, and for kids that means listening to your parents and doing what they say--they know when it might be too soon for you to do something.""But you're going to be able to use these tomatoes after they have some TLC, aren't you?" asked Baleigh."Yes!" said Aunt Micki. "And even when we insist on doing things our own way instead of listening to God, Jesus offers us forgiveness, and He will give us TLC to help us through the consequences our disobedience may cause. But waiting for His timing in the first place is always the best thing, just like ripening on the vine would have been best for these tomatoes." –Myrical Barton

Too Soon8aa4ad9c-3edf-46bc-ac16-9cc341b90304Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFrom the Archive- 220: You Were Made by God HimselfPsalm 139 &amp; Acts 17:25-26 Today, we jump right in learning that you can thank God for making you. He has a plan for you, a purpose, and was not suddenly surprised, scrambling to figure out where you would live and when you’d be born. God made YOU on purpose &amp; the Bible doesn't say you are just an okay, kind of good work of God ... it says that you are a wonderful work of God! We discuss how we should be cautious to compare ourselves with others and how we can delight in our differences and similarities.    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 139 &amp; Acts 17:25-26 Today, we jump right in learning that you can thank God for making you. He has a plan for you, a purpose, and was not suddenly surprised, scrambling to figure out where you would live and when you’d be born. God made YOU on purpose &amp; the Bible doesn't say you are just an okay, kind of good work of God ... it says that you are a wonderful work of God! We discuss how we should be cautious to compare ourselves with others and how we can delight in our differences and similarities.    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullFrom the Archive- 220: You Were Made by God Himselfe4e29d5a-638d-4778-a688-547d91cc24e9Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000712https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLeadership and Empathy with Lancy CaykoA lot of us take great confidence in our technical skills. We may be the very best at our jobs of all the competition, but if we cannot connect on a personal level then we are going to struggle. Join me in this episode as Lance Cayko walks through his journey of learning to connect with others, and eventually with God. So often we run from God - or at least from what we think God represents. Yet, God patiently draws us back to Himself. The truth always points to Him. You can find Lance's podcast at https://www.insidethefirmpodcast.com/ You can follow his fishing adventures at Fishing With Lance.

A lot of us take great confidence in our technical skills. We may be the very best at our jobs of all the competition, but if we cannot connect on a personal level then we are going to struggle. Join me in this episode as Lance Cayko walks through his journey of learning to connect with others, and eventually with God. So often we run from God - or at least from what we think God represents. Yet, God patiently draws us back to Himself. The truth always points to Him. You can find Lance's podcast at https://www.insidethefirmpodcast.com/ You can follow his fishing adventures at Fishing With Lance.

fullLeadership and Empathy with Lancy Cayko2c255575-f679-4433-8ad4-415f6db56d47Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2024) Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2024)70f2cd03-80ea-4f5c-b136-a911ca385c5fWed, 12 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Liturgical Diversity and Unity (2024) Did you know there is more than one liturgical rite in the Catholic Church? Fr. Mike reviews the different liturgical Traditions that are part of the Catholic Church. All of the different rites are rooted in the same mission of Christ, reminding us that the diversity of liturgical Traditions does not take away from the unity of the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1200-1203. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Did you know there is more than one liturgical rite in the Catholic Church? Fr. Mike reviews the different liturgical Traditions that are part of the Catholic Church. All of the different rites are rooted in the same mission of Christ, reminding us that the diversity of liturgical Traditions does not take away from the unity of the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1200-1203. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 164: Liturgical Diversity and Unity (2024)ee17af23-0c3e-4aa1-b6ec-fcff5e8eb561Wed, 12 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Liturgical Diversity and Unity (2024) Did you know there is more than one liturgical rite in the Catholic Church? Fr. Mike reviews the different liturgical Traditions that are part of the Catholic Church. All of the different rites are rooted in the same mission of Christ, reminding us that the diversity of liturgical Traditions does not take away from the unity of the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1200-1203. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Did you know there is more than one liturgical rite in the Catholic Church? Fr. Mike reviews the different liturgical Traditions that are part of the Catholic Church. All of the different rites are rooted in the same mission of Christ, reminding us that the diversity of liturgical Traditions does not take away from the unity of the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1200-1203. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 164: Liturgical Diversity and Unity (2024)c6885ec2-b3e5-4a0c-b0dd-54141739efcbWed, 12 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2024) Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2024)a34b4a14-45e1-403b-878e-841fbe2a07f8Wed, 12 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2024) Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2024)a63dfeac-4902-45c8-a183-d12f7780bbeaWed, 12 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2024) Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2024)8dd96740-2231-40d5-ba51-e875c8acb775Wed, 12 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSurvival Kit"We did a fun thing in science today," Haneul told his mom as he packed his suitcase for a weekend with his grandparents. "We had to get into groups and decide which items we would include in our survival kit if we were taking a trip to the moon. Our teacher gave us a list of twenty things, and we had to choose eight of them for our kit.""Did everyone agree on the same items?" asked Mom. Haneul shook his head. "One boy in my group kept insisting that we take a compass. What good would that do on the moon? It doesn't have a magnetic field like Earth does. And chocolate wasn't even on the list! How could anyone survive without chocolate?"Mom laughed. "You and your chocolate." "There were a lot of foods we couldn't take, so I thought we should take vitamins," Haneul continued. "Otherwise we might not get all the stuff we need to stay healthy." He added a couple of things to his suitcase and closed it. "There! I'm done.""Did you pack pajamas?" asked Mom."Of course!" Haneul answered."Toothbrush?" Mom wanted to know."Yep," said Haneul. "Don't forget, Mom--I worked on a survival kit at school today. I'm a pro at packing now!""What about daily nutrition?" Mom asked.Haneul laughed. "I don't need to take any food with me--or vitamins. Grandma will make sure I eat well!""I was actually referring to a different kind of nutrition," Mom told him. "You need spiritual food wherever you are, and the Bible is a place to get that. The Holy Spirit uses it to nourish our hearts and remind us of Jesus's love, grace, and promises."Haneul looked at the Bible on his bedside table. "Okay. I'll take it." He picked it up, opened his suitcase, and made room for it. "But even if I didn't take it along, I'm sure Grandpa and Grandma would make sure I got spiritual food. They go to church and talk about Jesus a lot.""Yes, but it's good to read the Bible for yourself too." Mom smiled. "It probably wasn't on your list at school, but it would also be a good thing to have on the moon!" –Nance E. Keyes

"We did a fun thing in science today," Haneul told his mom as he packed his suitcase for a weekend with his grandparents. "We had to get into groups and decide which items we would include in our survival kit if we were taking a trip to the moon. Our teacher gave us a list of twenty things, and we had to choose eight of them for our kit.""Did everyone agree on the same items?" asked Mom. Haneul shook his head. "One boy in my group kept insisting that we take a compass. What good would that do on the moon? It doesn't have a magnetic field like Earth does. And chocolate wasn't even on the list! How could anyone survive without chocolate?"Mom laughed. "You and your chocolate." "There were a lot of foods we couldn't take, so I thought we should take vitamins," Haneul continued. "Otherwise we might not get all the stuff we need to stay healthy." He added a couple of things to his suitcase and closed it. "There! I'm done.""Did you pack pajamas?" asked Mom."Of course!" Haneul answered."Toothbrush?" Mom wanted to know."Yep," said Haneul. "Don't forget, Mom--I worked on a survival kit at school today. I'm a pro at packing now!""What about daily nutrition?" Mom asked.Haneul laughed. "I don't need to take any food with me--or vitamins. Grandma will make sure I eat well!""I was actually referring to a different kind of nutrition," Mom told him. "You need spiritual food wherever you are, and the Bible is a place to get that. The Holy Spirit uses it to nourish our hearts and remind us of Jesus's love, grace, and promises."Haneul looked at the Bible on his bedside table. "Okay. I'll take it." He picked it up, opened his suitcase, and made room for it. "But even if I didn't take it along, I'm sure Grandpa and Grandma would make sure I got spiritual food. They go to church and talk about Jesus a lot.""Yes, but it's good to read the Bible for yourself too." Mom smiled. "It probably wasn't on your list at school, but it would also be a good thing to have on the moon!" –Nance E. Keyes

Survival Kit3cd45840-4b73-4485-8944-ca6ca2d5f903Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSurvival Kit"We did a fun thing in science today," Haneul told his mom as he packed his suitcase for a weekend with his grandparents. "We had to get into groups and decide which items we would include in our survival kit if we were taking a trip to the moon. Our teacher gave us a list of twenty things, and we had to choose eight of them for our kit.""Did everyone agree on the same items?" asked Mom. Haneul shook his head. "One boy in my group kept insisting that we take a compass. What good would that do on the moon? It doesn't have a magnetic field like Earth does. And chocolate wasn't even on the list! How could anyone survive without chocolate?"Mom laughed. "You and your chocolate." "There were a lot of foods we couldn't take, so I thought we should take vitamins," Haneul continued. "Otherwise we might not get all the stuff we need to stay healthy." He added a couple of things to his suitcase and closed it. "There! I'm done.""Did you pack pajamas?" asked Mom."Of course!" Haneul answered."Toothbrush?" Mom wanted to know."Yep," said Haneul. "Don't forget, Mom--I worked on a survival kit at school today. I'm a pro at packing now!""What about daily nutrition?" Mom asked.Haneul laughed. "I don't need to take any food with me--or vitamins. Grandma will make sure I eat well!""I was actually referring to a different kind of nutrition," Mom told him. "You need spiritual food wherever you are, and the Bible is a place to get that. The Holy Spirit uses it to nourish our hearts and remind us of Jesus's love, grace, and promises."Haneul looked at the Bible on his bedside table. "Okay. I'll take it." He picked it up, opened his suitcase, and made room for it. "But even if I didn't take it along, I'm sure Grandpa and Grandma would make sure I got spiritual food. They go to church and talk about Jesus a lot.""Yes, but it's good to read the Bible for yourself too." Mom smiled. "It probably wasn't on your list at school, but it would also be a good thing to have on the moon!" –Nance E. Keyes

"We did a fun thing in science today," Haneul told his mom as he packed his suitcase for a weekend with his grandparents. "We had to get into groups and decide which items we would include in our survival kit if we were taking a trip to the moon. Our teacher gave us a list of twenty things, and we had to choose eight of them for our kit.""Did everyone agree on the same items?" asked Mom. Haneul shook his head. "One boy in my group kept insisting that we take a compass. What good would that do on the moon? It doesn't have a magnetic field like Earth does. And chocolate wasn't even on the list! How could anyone survive without chocolate?"Mom laughed. "You and your chocolate." "There were a lot of foods we couldn't take, so I thought we should take vitamins," Haneul continued. "Otherwise we might not get all the stuff we need to stay healthy." He added a couple of things to his suitcase and closed it. "There! I'm done.""Did you pack pajamas?" asked Mom."Of course!" Haneul answered."Toothbrush?" Mom wanted to know."Yep," said Haneul. "Don't forget, Mom--I worked on a survival kit at school today. I'm a pro at packing now!""What about daily nutrition?" Mom asked.Haneul laughed. "I don't need to take any food with me--or vitamins. Grandma will make sure I eat well!""I was actually referring to a different kind of nutrition," Mom told him. "You need spiritual food wherever you are, and the Bible is a place to get that. The Holy Spirit uses it to nourish our hearts and remind us of Jesus's love, grace, and promises."Haneul looked at the Bible on his bedside table. "Okay. I'll take it." He picked it up, opened his suitcase, and made room for it. "But even if I didn't take it along, I'm sure Grandpa and Grandma would make sure I got spiritual food. They go to church and talk about Jesus a lot.""Yes, but it's good to read the Bible for yourself too." Mom smiled. "It probably wasn't on your list at school, but it would also be a good thing to have on the moon!" –Nance E. Keyes

Survival Kit26686809-8e98-4c78-aa32-cef94b21ad1dWed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Faith Over Success (2024) Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 163: Faith Over Success (2024)fde6a7d0-0289-4e61-ab30-7801b594d305Tue, 11 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Summary of the Liturgy (2024) In today’s “nugget day”, we review the main takeaways from our readings on the liturgy. Fr. Mike invites us to remember that every time we participate in the liturgy, we are participating in the heavenly worship of the Father. We also learn that in times of discouragement, we can unite ourselves to Christ our high priest by praying the Liturgy of the Hours. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1187-1199. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today’s “nugget day”, we review the main takeaways from our readings on the liturgy. Fr. Mike invites us to remember that every time we participate in the liturgy, we are participating in the heavenly worship of the Father. We also learn that in times of discouragement, we can unite ourselves to Christ our high priest by praying the Liturgy of the Hours. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1187-1199. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 163: Summary of the Liturgy (2024)4e79f286-1766-4a2b-a13c-284a950f754aTue, 11 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Summary of the Liturgy (2024) In today’s “nugget day”, we review the main takeaways from our readings on the liturgy. Fr. Mike invites us to remember that every time we participate in the liturgy, we are participating in the heavenly worship of the Father. We also learn that in times of discouragement, we can unite ourselves to Christ our high priest by praying the Liturgy of the Hours. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1187-1199. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today’s “nugget day”, we review the main takeaways from our readings on the liturgy. Fr. Mike invites us to remember that every time we participate in the liturgy, we are participating in the heavenly worship of the Father. We also learn that in times of discouragement, we can unite ourselves to Christ our high priest by praying the Liturgy of the Hours. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1187-1199. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 163: Summary of the Liturgy (2024)8d531910-0a2a-4a57-afd1-a4256046d6c6Tue, 11 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Faith Over Success (2024) Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 163: Faith Over Success (2024)fd8d7a8b-c40f-4837-acf4-032304b65330Tue, 11 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Faith Over Success (2024) Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 163: Faith Over Success (2024)7d65c812-134f-4579-bd9d-70d773d0c8e5Tue, 11 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Faith Over Success (2024) Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 163: Faith Over Success (2024)cf18e5c1-0101-4c9c-838e-e436e4d3034cTue, 11 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPersistent Coco"Coco, not now, I'm busy," Laney said as she turned a page in her book.But Laney's chocolate-colored cat continued to scratch on the door, wanting to go outside. Coco loved to chase the birds and butterflies and lounge on the porch swing, and she wouldn't stop scratching until someone let her out."Coco, I've got to say, you sure are persistent, and it usually works," Laney said when she finally got up to open the door.Coco darted outside and jumped up onto the porch swing. Laney laughed and sat down beside her to continue reading."Are you enjoying your book?" asked Mom a little later when they were having lunch. "When do you have to turn in your book report?""The book report is due on Tuesday, and the book is pretty good. Coco had a great idea for a reading spot too--we both ended up on the porch swing when Coco wouldn't stop scratching on the door to go outside. I guess her persistence paid off for both of us!" Mom smiled. "That makes me think of a story in the Bible." She took her Bible from the shelf and read a few verses that talked about how praying was like asking a friend for bread over and over until it's given to you. "Jesus was teaching the disciples how to pray and wanted to show them the importance of being persistent," Mom explained. "We need to be persistent in prayer. God wants us to keep on asking and expecting Him to answer. He loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us, and He wants us to come to Him with our wants, needs, and concerns. Coco was persistent until she got what she needed--or should I say wanted--and that's the kind of persistence we need to have when we pray, knowing that God hears us and will always answer with what is best.""The next time Coco keeps scratching at the door, I'll remember that's how God wants me to come to Him with my needs and concerns," Laney said as she helped her mom clear the table. When they finished, Laney grabbed her book. "Come on, Coco. Let's go on out to the porch swing." –Lisa Fuller

"Coco, not now, I'm busy," Laney said as she turned a page in her book.But Laney's chocolate-colored cat continued to scratch on the door, wanting to go outside. Coco loved to chase the birds and butterflies and lounge on the porch swing, and she wouldn't stop scratching until someone let her out."Coco, I've got to say, you sure are persistent, and it usually works," Laney said when she finally got up to open the door.Coco darted outside and jumped up onto the porch swing. Laney laughed and sat down beside her to continue reading."Are you enjoying your book?" asked Mom a little later when they were having lunch. "When do you have to turn in your book report?""The book report is due on Tuesday, and the book is pretty good. Coco had a great idea for a reading spot too--we both ended up on the porch swing when Coco wouldn't stop scratching on the door to go outside. I guess her persistence paid off for both of us!" Mom smiled. "That makes me think of a story in the Bible." She took her Bible from the shelf and read a few verses that talked about how praying was like asking a friend for bread over and over until it's given to you. "Jesus was teaching the disciples how to pray and wanted to show them the importance of being persistent," Mom explained. "We need to be persistent in prayer. God wants us to keep on asking and expecting Him to answer. He loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us, and He wants us to come to Him with our wants, needs, and concerns. Coco was persistent until she got what she needed--or should I say wanted--and that's the kind of persistence we need to have when we pray, knowing that God hears us and will always answer with what is best.""The next time Coco keeps scratching at the door, I'll remember that's how God wants me to come to Him with my needs and concerns," Laney said as she helped her mom clear the table. When they finished, Laney grabbed her book. "Come on, Coco. Let's go on out to the porch swing." –Lisa Fuller

Persistent Coco33cd281e-14ac-424b-acd7-409c4bb24484Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPersistent Coco"Coco, not now, I'm busy," Laney said as she turned a page in her book.But Laney's chocolate-colored cat continued to scratch on the door, wanting to go outside. Coco loved to chase the birds and butterflies and lounge on the porch swing, and she wouldn't stop scratching until someone let her out."Coco, I've got to say, you sure are persistent, and it usually works," Laney said when she finally got up to open the door.Coco darted outside and jumped up onto the porch swing. Laney laughed and sat down beside her to continue reading."Are you enjoying your book?" asked Mom a little later when they were having lunch. "When do you have to turn in your book report?""The book report is due on Tuesday, and the book is pretty good. Coco had a great idea for a reading spot too--we both ended up on the porch swing when Coco wouldn't stop scratching on the door to go outside. I guess her persistence paid off for both of us!" Mom smiled. "That makes me think of a story in the Bible." She took her Bible from the shelf and read a few verses that talked about how praying was like asking a friend for bread over and over until it's given to you. "Jesus was teaching the disciples how to pray and wanted to show them the importance of being persistent," Mom explained. "We need to be persistent in prayer. God wants us to keep on asking and expecting Him to answer. He loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us, and He wants us to come to Him with our wants, needs, and concerns. Coco was persistent until she got what she needed--or should I say wanted--and that's the kind of persistence we need to have when we pray, knowing that God hears us and will always answer with what is best.""The next time Coco keeps scratching at the door, I'll remember that's how God wants me to come to Him with my needs and concerns," Laney said as she helped her mom clear the table. When they finished, Laney grabbed her book. "Come on, Coco. Let's go on out to the porch swing." –Lisa Fuller

"Coco, not now, I'm busy," Laney said as she turned a page in her book.But Laney's chocolate-colored cat continued to scratch on the door, wanting to go outside. Coco loved to chase the birds and butterflies and lounge on the porch swing, and she wouldn't stop scratching until someone let her out."Coco, I've got to say, you sure are persistent, and it usually works," Laney said when she finally got up to open the door.Coco darted outside and jumped up onto the porch swing. Laney laughed and sat down beside her to continue reading."Are you enjoying your book?" asked Mom a little later when they were having lunch. "When do you have to turn in your book report?""The book report is due on Tuesday, and the book is pretty good. Coco had a great idea for a reading spot too--we both ended up on the porch swing when Coco wouldn't stop scratching on the door to go outside. I guess her persistence paid off for both of us!" Mom smiled. "That makes me think of a story in the Bible." She took her Bible from the shelf and read a few verses that talked about how praying was like asking a friend for bread over and over until it's given to you. "Jesus was teaching the disciples how to pray and wanted to show them the importance of being persistent," Mom explained. "We need to be persistent in prayer. God wants us to keep on asking and expecting Him to answer. He loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us, and He wants us to come to Him with our wants, needs, and concerns. Coco was persistent until she got what she needed--or should I say wanted--and that's the kind of persistence we need to have when we pray, knowing that God hears us and will always answer with what is best.""The next time Coco keeps scratching at the door, I'll remember that's how God wants me to come to Him with my needs and concerns," Laney said as she helped her mom clear the table. When they finished, Laney grabbed her book. "Come on, Coco. Let's go on out to the porch swing." –Lisa Fuller

Persistent Cocoddd9a50d-7396-4866-b21f-9af728fe60a6Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBalance the Faith and WorkThis is a tough time to be in a corporate environment and be a Catholic. There's a tremendous number of powerful assaults on the truth and teachings of goodness going on everywhere. Many men are intimidated and unsure how to balance what seems like an impossible mix: providing for their family while also speaking the truth. Join me in this episode as I tackle this difficult question.  What are the principles and practical ways we as Catholic men can navigate these treacherous waters? We must hold to truth. We must hold to charity. We cannot compromise on virtue. We must be men of prayer, discernment, and action. If you haven't yet, go check out my free online Manly Strength Assessment. It will help you quickly determine where you need to work on yourself. https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

This is a tough time to be in a corporate environment and be a Catholic. There's a tremendous number of powerful assaults on the truth and teachings of goodness going on everywhere. Many men are intimidated and unsure how to balance what seems like an impossible mix: providing for their family while also speaking the truth. Join me in this episode as I tackle this difficult question.  What are the principles and practical ways we as Catholic men can navigate these treacherous waters? We must hold to truth. We must hold to charity. We cannot compromise on virtue. We must be men of prayer, discernment, and action. If you haven't yet, go check out my free online Manly Strength Assessment. It will help you quickly determine where you need to work on yourself. https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullBalance the Faith and Workbf537c15-2f21-443e-b669-66657c5f74eaMon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSimon Cowell Opens Up About His Heartbreaking Loss, "losing them was the hardest thing that happened to me"!From working in the post room in a record label to becoming the world’s best known music mogul, this is the Simon Cowell you don’t see on TV. Simon Cowell is a world-renowned record producer, talent scout, and music mogul. He is best known for being a judge on some of the world’s most popular TV shows including, ‘The X Factor’, ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, ‘Pop Idol’, and ‘American Idol’.  In this episode, Simon and Steven discuss topics such as, being bankrupt at 30, working his way up from the bottom, his life threatening accident, how his son’s birth changed his life, and his one and only regret about One Direction.  (00:00) Intro (00:52) Early Context (02:38) Your Parents (03:53) Your Work Ethic, Where Does That Come From (06:41) The Importance of Respect (10:23) Making the Decision to Pursue Entertainment (15:45) Working in the Post Room at a Record Label (19:24) Making His Way Up in the Music Industry (23:21) Starting a Record Label with Your Boss (28:40) Creating Your First Smash Hit Record (31:58) I Don't Know How Music Is Made, Staying in the Mind of the Consumer (39:40) Going Broke Right After Creating Your First Smash Hit (46:39) Meeting Pete Waterman, a Moment That Changed Everything (50:37) Being an Early Adopter of TV (59:50) Following Your Gut Regardless of the Criticism (01:06:30) Finding Westlife (01:09:30) Your Father Passing Away (01:17:37) Your Life Changing After Your Son, Eric, Was Born (01:23:09) Loyalty, Why It's So Important to Me (01:25:35) Setting New Work Boundaries in My New Life (01:29:15) Advice for a Young Simon Cowell (01:32:03) The Importance of Hard Work (01:34:30) Your Accident, Breaking Your Back in 3 Places (01:39:39) Going to Therapy (01:45:56) Foundational Advice for Anyone Starting Out in Their Career (01:49:39) The Importance of Legacy (01:53:02) The Rise of Bullying (01:55:02) One Direction (01:58:11) Searching for a New Boy Band (02:03:33) Harry Styles (02:05:54) AI Within the Music Industry (02:09:48) Will One Direction Get Back Together? (02:11:14) The Last Guest's Question Follow Simon:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4c5bKK0  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3yKu9xg  Simon Cowell Launches Nationwide Hunt For Next UK Boyband Phenomenon Audition, sign up here - https://g2ul0.app.link/WnrZDXcwjKb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb   My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs: https://www.linkedin.com/doac Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From working in the post room in a record label to becoming the world’s best known music mogul, this is the Simon Cowell you don’t see on TV. Simon Cowell is a world-renowned record producer, talent scout, and music mogul. He is best known for being a judge on some of the world’s most popular TV shows including, ‘The X Factor’, ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, ‘Pop Idol’, and ‘American Idol’.  In this episode, Simon and Steven discuss topics such as, being bankrupt at 30, working his way up from the bottom, his life threatening accident, how his son’s birth changed his life, and his one and only regret about One Direction.  (00:00) Intro (00:52) Early Context (02:38) Your Parents (03:53) Your Work Ethic, Where Does That Come From (06:41) The Importance of Respect (10:23) Making the Decision to Pursue Entertainment (15:45) Working in the Post Room at a Record Label (19:24) Making His Way Up in the Music Industry (23:21) Starting a Record Label with Your Boss (28:40) Creating Your First Smash Hit Record (31:58) I Don't Know How Music Is Made, Staying in the Mind of the Consumer (39:40) Going Broke Right After Creating Your First Smash Hit (46:39) Meeting Pete Waterman, a Moment That Changed Everything (50:37) Being an Early Adopter of TV (59:50) Following Your Gut Regardless of the Criticism (01:06:30) Finding Westlife (01:09:30) Your Father Passing Away (01:17:37) Your Life Changing After Your Son, Eric, Was Born (01:23:09) Loyalty, Why It's So Important to Me (01:25:35) Setting New Work Boundaries in My New Life (01:29:15) Advice for a Young Simon Cowell (01:32:03) The Importance of Hard Work (01:34:30) Your Accident, Breaking Your Back in 3 Places (01:39:39) Going to Therapy (01:45:56) Foundational Advice for Anyone Starting Out in Their Career (01:49:39) The Importance of Legacy (01:53:02) The Rise of Bullying (01:55:02) One Direction (01:58:11) Searching for a New Boy Band (02:03:33) Harry Styles (02:05:54) AI Within the Music Industry (02:09:48) Will One Direction Get Back Together? (02:11:14) The Last Guest's Question Follow Simon:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4c5bKK0  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3yKu9xg  Simon Cowell Launches Nationwide Hunt For Next UK Boyband Phenomenon Audition, sign up here - https://g2ul0.app.link/WnrZDXcwjKb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb   My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs: https://www.linkedin.com/doac Colgate - https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSimon Cowell Opens Up About His Heartbreaking Loss, "losing them was the hardest thing that happened to me"!66e2fb9d-1440-467e-8d45-95b48f6d11d4Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +00008065https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2024) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2024)a055daf0-cdb5-456e-bbe2-2ee4e0239779Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)e1afc7a2-786c-4437-8c6d-5e8280b667c6Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Where the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2024) Where is the liturgy celebrated? The Catechism offers us overarching principles as well as specific details about the spaces in which the liturgy is celebrated. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of endowing dignity and respect to these physical spaces because they are sacred places of encounter with our Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1179-1186. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Where is the liturgy celebrated? The Catechism offers us overarching principles as well as specific details about the spaces in which the liturgy is celebrated. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of endowing dignity and respect to these physical spaces because they are sacred places of encounter with our Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1179-1186. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 162: Where the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2024)d427286e-9801-4583-8ae2-033ec0c0d2c6Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Where the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2024) Where is the liturgy celebrated? The Catechism offers us overarching principles as well as specific details about the spaces in which the liturgy is celebrated. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of endowing dignity and respect to these physical spaces because they are sacred places of encounter with our Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1179-1186. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Where is the liturgy celebrated? The Catechism offers us overarching principles as well as specific details about the spaces in which the liturgy is celebrated. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of endowing dignity and respect to these physical spaces because they are sacred places of encounter with our Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1179-1186. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 162: Where the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2024)4854e3a0-a73e-438b-bdfb-e6ed49d158b7Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)de21939d-170f-4e71-92e4-d15e27325009Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2024) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2024)671c605f-357f-4b00-884e-9c6daef8052aMon, 10 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)c60b8bb9-ba27-4d7d-a3e2-8f4d535db1faMon, 10 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2024) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2024)a531bcd6-1669-41c6-925d-73536a59884eMon, 10 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)f40b4c20-199d-4bd4-a053-f3a1abc2fe62Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2024) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2024)2509f16e-c360-4416-9ad6-4fd591ef5b7aMon, 10 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhere's God?Ava lay on the sofa, her face pale, her bald head a circle against the pillow. Medical treatments had caused her hair to fall out. Her grandmother looked over just as Ava dabbed a tear from her eye. "What's wrong, honey?" asked Grandma. "Not feeling so good today?""I'm scared," replied Ava in a trembling voice. "It seems like God has gone away. Ever since I got sick, it feels as if He isn't here at all."Grandma squeezed Ava's hand. "It may feel like that, but God promises to always be with us. Sometimes it's hard to keep praying and trusting Him, but we need to do that." She sat down beside Ava. "The way you feel isn't surprising though. It reminds me of something that happened to me when I was little.""Were you sick too?" asked Ava."Yes," Grandma said. "I was once very sick with the flu. My mother had given me medicine at bedtime and stayed with me until I fell asleep. But then, in the middle of the night, I woke up in the dark. My head throbbed, and my throat was so sore that I couldn't call out to my parents down the hall. I was too weak to get out of bed, so I just lay there crying, thinking I was all alone. But then a light switched on, and there was my mother, right beside me. She had been sleeping in a chair next to my bed the whole time!""So, God is still here with me even though it feels like I'm all alone?" asked Ava.Grandma nodded. "My mother slept in that chair all night so she could stay with me, but Jesus did much more than that to be with you, Ava--He left heaven and came to earth as a baby, and when He grew up, He died for your sins so you could live with Him forever. Even though being sick may make it seem like He's far away, He's not. He promises us in the Bible that He won't ever leave us. He's with you every moment, giving you strength and comfort."Ava was thoughtful. "Can you show me that verse in the Bible?" she asked after a moment. "I want to read it for myself." –Violet E. Nesdoly

Ava lay on the sofa, her face pale, her bald head a circle against the pillow. Medical treatments had caused her hair to fall out. Her grandmother looked over just as Ava dabbed a tear from her eye. "What's wrong, honey?" asked Grandma. "Not feeling so good today?""I'm scared," replied Ava in a trembling voice. "It seems like God has gone away. Ever since I got sick, it feels as if He isn't here at all."Grandma squeezed Ava's hand. "It may feel like that, but God promises to always be with us. Sometimes it's hard to keep praying and trusting Him, but we need to do that." She sat down beside Ava. "The way you feel isn't surprising though. It reminds me of something that happened to me when I was little.""Were you sick too?" asked Ava."Yes," Grandma said. "I was once very sick with the flu. My mother had given me medicine at bedtime and stayed with me until I fell asleep. But then, in the middle of the night, I woke up in the dark. My head throbbed, and my throat was so sore that I couldn't call out to my parents down the hall. I was too weak to get out of bed, so I just lay there crying, thinking I was all alone. But then a light switched on, and there was my mother, right beside me. She had been sleeping in a chair next to my bed the whole time!""So, God is still here with me even though it feels like I'm all alone?" asked Ava.Grandma nodded. "My mother slept in that chair all night so she could stay with me, but Jesus did much more than that to be with you, Ava--He left heaven and came to earth as a baby, and when He grew up, He died for your sins so you could live with Him forever. Even though being sick may make it seem like He's far away, He's not. He promises us in the Bible that He won't ever leave us. He's with you every moment, giving you strength and comfort."Ava was thoughtful. "Can you show me that verse in the Bible?" she asked after a moment. "I want to read it for myself." –Violet E. Nesdoly

Where's God?98118c62-aff4-41cb-9293-13eb3ba6a4f6Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhere's God?Ava lay on the sofa, her face pale, her bald head a circle against the pillow. Medical treatments had caused her hair to fall out. Her grandmother looked over just as Ava dabbed a tear from her eye. "What's wrong, honey?" asked Grandma. "Not feeling so good today?""I'm scared," replied Ava in a trembling voice. "It seems like God has gone away. Ever since I got sick, it feels as if He isn't here at all."Grandma squeezed Ava's hand. "It may feel like that, but God promises to always be with us. Sometimes it's hard to keep praying and trusting Him, but we need to do that." She sat down beside Ava. "The way you feel isn't surprising though. It reminds me of something that happened to me when I was little.""Were you sick too?" asked Ava."Yes," Grandma said. "I was once very sick with the flu. My mother had given me medicine at bedtime and stayed with me until I fell asleep. But then, in the middle of the night, I woke up in the dark. My head throbbed, and my throat was so sore that I couldn't call out to my parents down the hall. I was too weak to get out of bed, so I just lay there crying, thinking I was all alone. But then a light switched on, and there was my mother, right beside me. She had been sleeping in a chair next to my bed the whole time!""So, God is still here with me even though it feels like I'm all alone?" asked Ava.Grandma nodded. "My mother slept in that chair all night so she could stay with me, but Jesus did much more than that to be with you, Ava--He left heaven and came to earth as a baby, and when He grew up, He died for your sins so you could live with Him forever. Even though being sick may make it seem like He's far away, He's not. He promises us in the Bible that He won't ever leave us. He's with you every moment, giving you strength and comfort."Ava was thoughtful. "Can you show me that verse in the Bible?" she asked after a moment. "I want to read it for myself." –Violet E. Nesdoly

Ava lay on the sofa, her face pale, her bald head a circle against the pillow. Medical treatments had caused her hair to fall out. Her grandmother looked over just as Ava dabbed a tear from her eye. "What's wrong, honey?" asked Grandma. "Not feeling so good today?""I'm scared," replied Ava in a trembling voice. "It seems like God has gone away. Ever since I got sick, it feels as if He isn't here at all."Grandma squeezed Ava's hand. "It may feel like that, but God promises to always be with us. Sometimes it's hard to keep praying and trusting Him, but we need to do that." She sat down beside Ava. "The way you feel isn't surprising though. It reminds me of something that happened to me when I was little.""Were you sick too?" asked Ava."Yes," Grandma said. "I was once very sick with the flu. My mother had given me medicine at bedtime and stayed with me until I fell asleep. But then, in the middle of the night, I woke up in the dark. My head throbbed, and my throat was so sore that I couldn't call out to my parents down the hall. I was too weak to get out of bed, so I just lay there crying, thinking I was all alone. But then a light switched on, and there was my mother, right beside me. She had been sleeping in a chair next to my bed the whole time!""So, God is still here with me even though it feels like I'm all alone?" asked Ava.Grandma nodded. "My mother slept in that chair all night so she could stay with me, but Jesus did much more than that to be with you, Ava--He left heaven and came to earth as a baby, and when He grew up, He died for your sins so you could live with Him forever. Even though being sick may make it seem like He's far away, He's not. He promises us in the Bible that He won't ever leave us. He's with you every moment, giving you strength and comfort."Ava was thoughtful. "Can you show me that verse in the Bible?" she asked after a moment. "I want to read it for myself." –Violet E. Nesdoly

Where's God?78e3bb5f-ad53-4b2a-976a-01f5702fb580Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2024) Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2024)a240dc92-57e9-4013-989d-0b1db4ae5f35Sun, 09 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Liturgy of the Hours (2024) The Liturgy of the Hours is known as the “public prayer of the Church.” Fr. Mike explains how praying the Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies time and gives God the opportunity to speak to us throughout our day. Fr. Mike encourages us to see the Liturgy of the Hours as a great gift from the Church that can powerfully transform our prayer lives when it takes root in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1174-1178. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Liturgy of the Hours is known as the “public prayer of the Church.” Fr. Mike explains how praying the Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies time and gives God the opportunity to speak to us throughout our day. Fr. Mike encourages us to see the Liturgy of the Hours as a great gift from the Church that can powerfully transform our prayer lives when it takes root in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1174-1178. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 161: The Liturgy of the Hours (2024)bdb0fa71-bc6f-41be-bf89-9f8fb6be8c97Sun, 09 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Liturgy of the Hours (2024) The Liturgy of the Hours is known as the “public prayer of the Church.” Fr. Mike explains how praying the Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies time and gives God the opportunity to speak to us throughout our day. Fr. Mike encourages us to see the Liturgy of the Hours as a great gift from the Church that can powerfully transform our prayer lives when it takes root in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1174-1178. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Liturgy of the Hours is known as the “public prayer of the Church.” Fr. Mike explains how praying the Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies time and gives God the opportunity to speak to us throughout our day. Fr. Mike encourages us to see the Liturgy of the Hours as a great gift from the Church that can powerfully transform our prayer lives when it takes root in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1174-1178. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 161: The Liturgy of the Hours (2024)322152b3-0258-4c93-960c-345d5656053cSun, 09 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2024) Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2024)0b6e504e-b578-4d8c-af20-d784d7389cb8Sun, 09 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2024) Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2024)2b9053a0-00b2-40a9-a7fb-5264f73fe0e1Sun, 09 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2024) Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2024)b6ff0d67-4461-4f23-8d1d-c743112387b2Sun, 09 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSnack Time with JesusHearing his mom scream, Jeffery dropped his game controller and ran to the kitchen. He found her with a cabinet's contents spread on the counter before her. "Mom, what's wrong?" "Oh, Jeffery, I didn't mean to scare you. Your mother is simply losing her mind. I know I bought a box of chocolate chip cookies last week. Now, when I want one, I can't find them. They've got to be here somewhere," Mom said as she started emptying another cabinet.Jeffery bit his lip. "Mom, I took them," he confessed."You? Jeffery, you don't like chocolate chip cookies! I seriously doubt you ate a whole box of them. Now your dad, he could eat a whole box. Maybe that's where they went.""No, Mom," Jeffery repeated, "I took them. You're right, I don't like them, but Russ does.""Russ from school?" asked Mom as she sat down at the table. "How did Russ get our cookies?" "Remember when I told you about Russ's family? It's just his little brother and his mom, he doesn't have a dad. Well, Russ told me that his mom works two jobs but there's still not any extra money for snacks. At snack time at school, Russ would act as if he didn't want a snack and just read. But, Mom, looking at him while I ate made my snack taste lousy," said Jeffery with a grimace. "So, I started putting two snacks in my bag and offered one to Russ. I'm sorry I took your cookies without asking.""Jeffery," Mom said as she stood and gave him a hug, "I don't care about that. What you did for Russ was a wonderful thing. In fact, the Bible says that when we share our food with those who are hungry, it's as if we shared with Jesus.""For real?" asked Jeffery."For real. Jesus loves us all so much that He gave His life to save us. When we care about others the way He does and make sacrifices for them, He counts our loving actions as being done for Him." Mom smiled. "You know, I really do want a chocolate chip cookie. Come with me to the store so you can pick out snacks that both you and Russ would like," she said with a wink. –Phyllis Johnson

Hearing his mom scream, Jeffery dropped his game controller and ran to the kitchen. He found her with a cabinet's contents spread on the counter before her. "Mom, what's wrong?" "Oh, Jeffery, I didn't mean to scare you. Your mother is simply losing her mind. I know I bought a box of chocolate chip cookies last week. Now, when I want one, I can't find them. They've got to be here somewhere," Mom said as she started emptying another cabinet.Jeffery bit his lip. "Mom, I took them," he confessed."You? Jeffery, you don't like chocolate chip cookies! I seriously doubt you ate a whole box of them. Now your dad, he could eat a whole box. Maybe that's where they went.""No, Mom," Jeffery repeated, "I took them. You're right, I don't like them, but Russ does.""Russ from school?" asked Mom as she sat down at the table. "How did Russ get our cookies?" "Remember when I told you about Russ's family? It's just his little brother and his mom, he doesn't have a dad. Well, Russ told me that his mom works two jobs but there's still not any extra money for snacks. At snack time at school, Russ would act as if he didn't want a snack and just read. But, Mom, looking at him while I ate made my snack taste lousy," said Jeffery with a grimace. "So, I started putting two snacks in my bag and offered one to Russ. I'm sorry I took your cookies without asking.""Jeffery," Mom said as she stood and gave him a hug, "I don't care about that. What you did for Russ was a wonderful thing. In fact, the Bible says that when we share our food with those who are hungry, it's as if we shared with Jesus.""For real?" asked Jeffery."For real. Jesus loves us all so much that He gave His life to save us. When we care about others the way He does and make sacrifices for them, He counts our loving actions as being done for Him." Mom smiled. "You know, I really do want a chocolate chip cookie. Come with me to the store so you can pick out snacks that both you and Russ would like," she said with a wink. –Phyllis Johnson

Snack Time with Jesus25c1fce0-b715-4428-a3c4-df6764a49ca1Sun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSnack Time with JesusHearing his mom scream, Jeffery dropped his game controller and ran to the kitchen. He found her with a cabinet's contents spread on the counter before her. "Mom, what's wrong?" "Oh, Jeffery, I didn't mean to scare you. Your mother is simply losing her mind. I know I bought a box of chocolate chip cookies last week. Now, when I want one, I can't find them. They've got to be here somewhere," Mom said as she started emptying another cabinet.Jeffery bit his lip. "Mom, I took them," he confessed."You? Jeffery, you don't like chocolate chip cookies! I seriously doubt you ate a whole box of them. Now your dad, he could eat a whole box. Maybe that's where they went.""No, Mom," Jeffery repeated, "I took them. You're right, I don't like them, but Russ does.""Russ from school?" asked Mom as she sat down at the table. "How did Russ get our cookies?" "Remember when I told you about Russ's family? It's just his little brother and his mom, he doesn't have a dad. Well, Russ told me that his mom works two jobs but there's still not any extra money for snacks. At snack time at school, Russ would act as if he didn't want a snack and just read. But, Mom, looking at him while I ate made my snack taste lousy," said Jeffery with a grimace. "So, I started putting two snacks in my bag and offered one to Russ. I'm sorry I took your cookies without asking.""Jeffery," Mom said as she stood and gave him a hug, "I don't care about that. What you did for Russ was a wonderful thing. In fact, the Bible says that when we share our food with those who are hungry, it's as if we shared with Jesus.""For real?" asked Jeffery."For real. Jesus loves us all so much that He gave His life to save us. When we care about others the way He does and make sacrifices for them, He counts our loving actions as being done for Him." Mom smiled. "You know, I really do want a chocolate chip cookie. Come with me to the store so you can pick out snacks that both you and Russ would like," she said with a wink. –Phyllis Johnson

Hearing his mom scream, Jeffery dropped his game controller and ran to the kitchen. He found her with a cabinet's contents spread on the counter before her. "Mom, what's wrong?" "Oh, Jeffery, I didn't mean to scare you. Your mother is simply losing her mind. I know I bought a box of chocolate chip cookies last week. Now, when I want one, I can't find them. They've got to be here somewhere," Mom said as she started emptying another cabinet.Jeffery bit his lip. "Mom, I took them," he confessed."You? Jeffery, you don't like chocolate chip cookies! I seriously doubt you ate a whole box of them. Now your dad, he could eat a whole box. Maybe that's where they went.""No, Mom," Jeffery repeated, "I took them. You're right, I don't like them, but Russ does.""Russ from school?" asked Mom as she sat down at the table. "How did Russ get our cookies?" "Remember when I told you about Russ's family? It's just his little brother and his mom, he doesn't have a dad. Well, Russ told me that his mom works two jobs but there's still not any extra money for snacks. At snack time at school, Russ would act as if he didn't want a snack and just read. But, Mom, looking at him while I ate made my snack taste lousy," said Jeffery with a grimace. "So, I started putting two snacks in my bag and offered one to Russ. I'm sorry I took your cookies without asking.""Jeffery," Mom said as she stood and gave him a hug, "I don't care about that. What you did for Russ was a wonderful thing. In fact, the Bible says that when we share our food with those who are hungry, it's as if we shared with Jesus.""For real?" asked Jeffery."For real. Jesus loves us all so much that He gave His life to save us. When we care about others the way He does and make sacrifices for them, He counts our loving actions as being done for Him." Mom smiled. "You know, I really do want a chocolate chip cookie. Come with me to the store so you can pick out snacks that both you and Russ would like," she said with a wink. –Phyllis Johnson

Snack Time with Jesus77b1abbb-d1b7-49ba-92ae-ddf9b08e7e74Sun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/09/24 Becoming Like Him Homily from the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God can even use a broken world to accomplish His will. What is the point of life? Is it to be happy? To get what you want? Or is the point of life to become like God? And this world is specifically designed to help you become that kind of person. Mass Readings from June 9, 2024: Genesis 3:9-15 Psalms 130:1-82 Corinthians 4:13—5:1 Mark 3:20-35

Homily from the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God can even use a broken world to accomplish His will. What is the point of life? Is it to be happy? To get what you want? Or is the point of life to become like God? And this world is specifically designed to help you become that kind of person. Mass Readings from June 9, 2024: Genesis 3:9-15 Psalms 130:1-82 Corinthians 4:13—5:1 Mark 3:20-35

full06/09/24 Becoming Like Him8f98c264-c940-42b3-a785-ac27468c5d6bSat, 08 Jun 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/09/24 Becoming Like Him Homily from the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God can even use a broken world to accomplish His will. What is the point of life? Is it to be happy? To get what you want? Or is the point of life to become like God? And this world is specifically designed to help you become that kind of person. Mass Readings from June 9, 2024: Genesis 3:9-15 Psalms 130:1-82 Corinthians 4:13—5:1 Mark 3:20-35

Homily from the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God can even use a broken world to accomplish His will. What is the point of life? Is it to be happy? To get what you want? Or is the point of life to become like God? And this world is specifically designed to help you become that kind of person. Mass Readings from June 9, 2024: Genesis 3:9-15 Psalms 130:1-82 Corinthians 4:13—5:1 Mark 3:20-35

full06/09/24 Becoming Like Him1756861d-5a9f-4f3a-a341-169e1d2216f0Sat, 08 Jun 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/09/24 Becoming Like Him Homily from the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God can even use a broken world to accomplish His will. What is the point of life? Is it to be happy? To get what you want? Or is the point of life to become like God? And this world is specifically designed to help you become that kind of person. Mass Readings from June 9, 2024: Genesis 3:9-15 Psalms 130:1-82 Corinthians 4:13—5:1 Mark 3:20-35

Homily from the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God can even use a broken world to accomplish His will. What is the point of life? Is it to be happy? To get what you want? Or is the point of life to become like God? And this world is specifically designed to help you become that kind of person. Mass Readings from June 9, 2024: Genesis 3:9-15 Psalms 130:1-82 Corinthians 4:13—5:1 Mark 3:20-35

full06/09/24 Becoming Like Him669902dc-5bb6-413a-8f67-7fa3205ec645Sat, 08 Jun 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2024)c7c5a3e5-a4c3-4776-a1ab-2b9bd24d6493Sat, 08 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: The Liturgical Year (2024) Fr. Mike reviews the major solemnities and feast days that make up the liturgical year and explains why they are important to celebrate. We learn that the liturgical year highlights key moments of the Paschal Mystery and commemorates the life of our Blessed Mother and the lives of the saints and martyrs. The feasts and solemnities of the liturgical year ultimately point us to Christ’s sacrifice and strengthen our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1168-1173. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike reviews the major solemnities and feast days that make up the liturgical year and explains why they are important to celebrate. We learn that the liturgical year highlights key moments of the Paschal Mystery and commemorates the life of our Blessed Mother and the lives of the saints and martyrs. The feasts and solemnities of the liturgical year ultimately point us to Christ’s sacrifice and strengthen our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1168-1173. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 160: The Liturgical Year (2024)c4816944-8982-4b9d-93dd-8f6df4e5b98fSat, 08 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: The Liturgical Year (2024) Fr. Mike reviews the major solemnities and feast days that make up the liturgical year and explains why they are important to celebrate. We learn that the liturgical year highlights key moments of the Paschal Mystery and commemorates the life of our Blessed Mother and the lives of the saints and martyrs. The feasts and solemnities of the liturgical year ultimately point us to Christ’s sacrifice and strengthen our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1168-1173. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike reviews the major solemnities and feast days that make up the liturgical year and explains why they are important to celebrate. We learn that the liturgical year highlights key moments of the Paschal Mystery and commemorates the life of our Blessed Mother and the lives of the saints and martyrs. The feasts and solemnities of the liturgical year ultimately point us to Christ’s sacrifice and strengthen our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1168-1173. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 160: The Liturgical Year (2024)bf6f68cd-5dd2-4fb4-b7fc-8a127e58afc5Sat, 08 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2024)5bf86c5a-4905-49b7-95e5-be84ba401c46Sat, 08 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2024)9ec88bb0-7fc4-44ac-9687-54dcc53d0438Sat, 08 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2024) Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2024)bfaee302-805f-401e-902e-b4edcb001315Sat, 08 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBeautiful Feet"I hate my feet!" said Madison. "They're too big.""They are not!" replied Emory, her older sister. "You're tall, so you need bigger feet to move around and hold you up." She grinned. "I think your feet are beautiful." Madison laughed. "Thanks. I wish everyone felt that way. Sometimes kids make fun of my feet.""Well, just because some people think smaller feet are more beautiful doesn't mean they're right," said Emory. "But I know their words can still hurt--and people's opinions can also be hurtful in other ways. People in China once thought only small feet were beautiful too, and girls' feet were wrapped up so tight that they couldn't grow."Madison frowned. "Did they really do that?""Yeah, a long time ago," Emory said. "It was very painful, and girls weren't able to use their feet the way they were supposed to. A book I read told a story about a Chinese woman who had her feet bound when she was very young, and they hardly grew at all. When she was older, she had to be carried to lots of places because her feet were too delicate to walk over rough or uneven ground."Madison's eyes widened. "That's horrible!"Emory nodded. "But you know what? The woman in that story eventually learned that her feet were beautiful not because of their size but for another reason.""Really?" asked Madison. "What was it?""Well," said Emory, "the woman became a Christian. After she got married, she and her husband became missionaries to their own people--the Chinese.""And?" prompted Madison when Emory paused."Don't you see? This woman was using her feet to spread the good news of Jesus, and the Bible says that people who do that have beautiful feet!" Emory explained. "Where in the Bible does it say that?" Madison wanted to know."Somewhere in Romans," said Emory. "The point is, using your feet to go tell others about Jesus makes them beautiful. God gave us feet so we could use them, and the best way to do that is to go into the world and share the message that Jesus died for our sins so we could have peace with God."Madison looked at her feet again and smiled. "Then I want to have big, beautiful feet!" –Jean A. Burns

"I hate my feet!" said Madison. "They're too big.""They are not!" replied Emory, her older sister. "You're tall, so you need bigger feet to move around and hold you up." She grinned. "I think your feet are beautiful." Madison laughed. "Thanks. I wish everyone felt that way. Sometimes kids make fun of my feet.""Well, just because some people think smaller feet are more beautiful doesn't mean they're right," said Emory. "But I know their words can still hurt--and people's opinions can also be hurtful in other ways. People in China once thought only small feet were beautiful too, and girls' feet were wrapped up so tight that they couldn't grow."Madison frowned. "Did they really do that?""Yeah, a long time ago," Emory said. "It was very painful, and girls weren't able to use their feet the way they were supposed to. A book I read told a story about a Chinese woman who had her feet bound when she was very young, and they hardly grew at all. When she was older, she had to be carried to lots of places because her feet were too delicate to walk over rough or uneven ground."Madison's eyes widened. "That's horrible!"Emory nodded. "But you know what? The woman in that story eventually learned that her feet were beautiful not because of their size but for another reason.""Really?" asked Madison. "What was it?""Well," said Emory, "the woman became a Christian. After she got married, she and her husband became missionaries to their own people--the Chinese.""And?" prompted Madison when Emory paused."Don't you see? This woman was using her feet to spread the good news of Jesus, and the Bible says that people who do that have beautiful feet!" Emory explained. "Where in the Bible does it say that?" Madison wanted to know."Somewhere in Romans," said Emory. "The point is, using your feet to go tell others about Jesus makes them beautiful. God gave us feet so we could use them, and the best way to do that is to go into the world and share the message that Jesus died for our sins so we could have peace with God."Madison looked at her feet again and smiled. "Then I want to have big, beautiful feet!" –Jean A. Burns

Beautiful Feet68394ba9-b54c-483c-af3c-8743aa6ba7d1Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBeautiful Feet"I hate my feet!" said Madison. "They're too big.""They are not!" replied Emory, her older sister. "You're tall, so you need bigger feet to move around and hold you up." She grinned. "I think your feet are beautiful." Madison laughed. "Thanks. I wish everyone felt that way. Sometimes kids make fun of my feet.""Well, just because some people think smaller feet are more beautiful doesn't mean they're right," said Emory. "But I know their words can still hurt--and people's opinions can also be hurtful in other ways. People in China once thought only small feet were beautiful too, and girls' feet were wrapped up so tight that they couldn't grow."Madison frowned. "Did they really do that?""Yeah, a long time ago," Emory said. "It was very painful, and girls weren't able to use their feet the way they were supposed to. A book I read told a story about a Chinese woman who had her feet bound when she was very young, and they hardly grew at all. When she was older, she had to be carried to lots of places because her feet were too delicate to walk over rough or uneven ground."Madison's eyes widened. "That's horrible!"Emory nodded. "But you know what? The woman in that story eventually learned that her feet were beautiful not because of their size but for another reason.""Really?" asked Madison. "What was it?""Well," said Emory, "the woman became a Christian. After she got married, she and her husband became missionaries to their own people--the Chinese.""And?" prompted Madison when Emory paused."Don't you see? This woman was using her feet to spread the good news of Jesus, and the Bible says that people who do that have beautiful feet!" Emory explained. "Where in the Bible does it say that?" Madison wanted to know."Somewhere in Romans," said Emory. "The point is, using your feet to go tell others about Jesus makes them beautiful. God gave us feet so we could use them, and the best way to do that is to go into the world and share the message that Jesus died for our sins so we could have peace with God."Madison looked at her feet again and smiled. "Then I want to have big, beautiful feet!" –Jean A. Burns

"I hate my feet!" said Madison. "They're too big.""They are not!" replied Emory, her older sister. "You're tall, so you need bigger feet to move around and hold you up." She grinned. "I think your feet are beautiful." Madison laughed. "Thanks. I wish everyone felt that way. Sometimes kids make fun of my feet.""Well, just because some people think smaller feet are more beautiful doesn't mean they're right," said Emory. "But I know their words can still hurt--and people's opinions can also be hurtful in other ways. People in China once thought only small feet were beautiful too, and girls' feet were wrapped up so tight that they couldn't grow."Madison frowned. "Did they really do that?""Yeah, a long time ago," Emory said. "It was very painful, and girls weren't able to use their feet the way they were supposed to. A book I read told a story about a Chinese woman who had her feet bound when she was very young, and they hardly grew at all. When she was older, she had to be carried to lots of places because her feet were too delicate to walk over rough or uneven ground."Madison's eyes widened. "That's horrible!"Emory nodded. "But you know what? The woman in that story eventually learned that her feet were beautiful not because of their size but for another reason.""Really?" asked Madison. "What was it?""Well," said Emory, "the woman became a Christian. After she got married, she and her husband became missionaries to their own people--the Chinese.""And?" prompted Madison when Emory paused."Don't you see? This woman was using her feet to spread the good news of Jesus, and the Bible says that people who do that have beautiful feet!" Emory explained. "Where in the Bible does it say that?" Madison wanted to know."Somewhere in Romans," said Emory. "The point is, using your feet to go tell others about Jesus makes them beautiful. God gave us feet so we could use them, and the best way to do that is to go into the world and share the message that Jesus died for our sins so we could have peace with God."Madison looked at her feet again and smiled. "Then I want to have big, beautiful feet!" –Jean A. Burns

Beautiful Feetb6c6c9ea-c423-4cf4-ab8d-093111f7e166Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS3 EP9. Leaving Space For JesusHey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, gives space for the Lord to speak through scripture. We are reading from the book of Luke, covering the story of John the baptist, Mary mother of Jesus, and the birth of Jesus. ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, gives space for the Lord to speak through scripture. We are reading from the book of Luke, covering the story of John the baptist, Mary mother of Jesus, and the birth of Jesus. ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS3 EP9. Leaving Space For Jesuse3eea1b2-c4bd-49a2-b6aa-803a74bf1b36Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:52:05 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 165: This Exercise Enhances Mood, Memory & Concentration: David Raichlen In this moment, leading professor of evolutionary biology, David Raichlen discusses how to boost the brain benefits that come from exercise. Most people know that exercise can improve cognitive function, but don’t realise that different sort of exercise, like cardio or strength training, can provide different types of neurological benefits. David says that whilst all exercise is beneficial to the brain, research shows that the best sort of physical activity is a combination of physical and cognitive challenges. This helps the brain function as it copies how humans evolved to find food and survive. So this could mean that the next time you go for a run, choose the great outdoors over the treadmill and try different routes you haven’t taken before. Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/J39pwN9c3Jb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/HDB7itjd3Jb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos David:  https://www.raichlen.arizona.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, leading professor of evolutionary biology, David Raichlen discusses how to boost the brain benefits that come from exercise. Most people know that exercise can improve cognitive function, but don’t realise that different sort of exercise, like cardio or strength training, can provide different types of neurological benefits. David says that whilst all exercise is beneficial to the brain, research shows that the best sort of physical activity is a combination of physical and cognitive challenges. This helps the brain function as it copies how humans evolved to find food and survive. So this could mean that the next time you go for a run, choose the great outdoors over the treadmill and try different routes you haven’t taken before. Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/J39pwN9c3Jb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/HDB7itjd3Jb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos David:  https://www.raichlen.arizona.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 165: This Exercise Enhances Mood, Memory & Concentration: David Raichlen ad4be1ed-282b-417b-a1c1-a8bf02d42c6eFri, 07 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000618https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBody Image | Girls Gone Bibleyou guys are our world. we overcome by the Blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. this is a really honest conversation about body image, eating disorders, and self image issues. we pray that every single one of our viewers/listeners receive healing and freedom. in Jesus Name. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari GUYS WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!! Austin, Texas 06/27 https://tickets.austintheatre.org/114... Houston, Texas 06/29 https://cph.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncomme... please join us. we can't wait to see you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

you guys are our world. we overcome by the Blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. this is a really honest conversation about body image, eating disorders, and self image issues. we pray that every single one of our viewers/listeners receive healing and freedom. in Jesus Name. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari GUYS WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!! Austin, Texas 06/27 https://tickets.austintheatre.org/114... Houston, Texas 06/29 https://cph.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncomme... please join us. we can't wait to see you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullBody Image | Girls Gone Bible55d5399b-dcad-4f9c-88ed-58ebfe0fb6eaFri, 07 Jun 2024 04:50:54 +00003902https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2024) As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2024)0a241b6e-cda0-4c97-ab03-9a86b2db0cdbFri, 07 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: When the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the question of when the liturgy is celebrated. The Catechism states that there is a word that marks Christian prayer, and that word is “today.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that our liturgy and worship happens “today,” not in the past and not in the future, but right now in this present moment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1163-1167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the question of when the liturgy is celebrated. The Catechism states that there is a word that marks Christian prayer, and that word is “today.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that our liturgy and worship happens “today,” not in the past and not in the future, but right now in this present moment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1163-1167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 159: When the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2024)8ab4cece-fcba-4417-9f56-9c3dd88ec688Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: When the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the question of when the liturgy is celebrated. The Catechism states that there is a word that marks Christian prayer, and that word is “today.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that our liturgy and worship happens “today,” not in the past and not in the future, but right now in this present moment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1163-1167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the question of when the liturgy is celebrated. The Catechism states that there is a word that marks Christian prayer, and that word is “today.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that our liturgy and worship happens “today,” not in the past and not in the future, but right now in this present moment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1163-1167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 159: When the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2024)b23c2f38-620d-4310-9f3f-027bbaaf4ae4Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2024) As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2024)42ceb52a-9c5a-4366-b986-0b173a90a50fFri, 07 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2024) As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2024)c8ad7156-b728-490a-8c69-5c79ee137128Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2024) As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2024)89f5408a-f0e5-4b35-a028-4cf53e008deeFri, 07 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSafety NetNatia and Lexi sat in the grass waiting for the bus. Lexi was quiet this morning; she had something on her mind."What are you thinking about?" Natia asked.Lexi looked up. "I was just thinking about a conversation I had with my mom yesterday. She talked to me about something called a safety network. She seemed pretty serious about it."Natia looked confused. "What's a safety network?""It's a list of five people that I trust, like my mom, my dad, our teacher Mrs. Schenk, my aunt, and my grandma. Those are the people I can talk to about anything. Mom says that if anyone ever says or does anything to me that makes me feel uncomfortable, I can always go talk to the people in my safety network.""That's a good idea!" said Natia. "It's good to have a plan in case anything scary ever happens."Lexi nodded her agreement. "Do you remember last summer when our moms took us to the circus? That man walking the tightrope had a safety net underneath him. That way, even if something scary happened, he knew he'd be safe. Mom said a safety network is kind of like that." Lexi picked some grass and rubbed it between her fingers. "Talking to my mom about it also made me thankful for God's safety net.""What do you mean?" asked Natia."Well, when my mom and I were talking, we read a chapter in the Bible about how God is our protector and that we can always trust Him. Jesus died to save us from the scariest thing of all--eternity without God--and He promises to be with us when scary things happen. Mom said one of the ways He helps us is through people we can trust, like those in our safety network." Lexi reached into her backpack and pulled out her little Bible. "Here, I put a bookmark in it--it's in Psalms."They both stood up when they heard the bus rumbling closer. Lexi turned and waved to her mom, who had been watching them from the porch."You're right, Lexi," Natia said after she read the passage in Lexi's Bible on the way to school. "It makes me feel good knowing God has given me a safety net!" - Emily Tenter

Natia and Lexi sat in the grass waiting for the bus. Lexi was quiet this morning; she had something on her mind."What are you thinking about?" Natia asked.Lexi looked up. "I was just thinking about a conversation I had with my mom yesterday. She talked to me about something called a safety network. She seemed pretty serious about it."Natia looked confused. "What's a safety network?""It's a list of five people that I trust, like my mom, my dad, our teacher Mrs. Schenk, my aunt, and my grandma. Those are the people I can talk to about anything. Mom says that if anyone ever says or does anything to me that makes me feel uncomfortable, I can always go talk to the people in my safety network.""That's a good idea!" said Natia. "It's good to have a plan in case anything scary ever happens."Lexi nodded her agreement. "Do you remember last summer when our moms took us to the circus? That man walking the tightrope had a safety net underneath him. That way, even if something scary happened, he knew he'd be safe. Mom said a safety network is kind of like that." Lexi picked some grass and rubbed it between her fingers. "Talking to my mom about it also made me thankful for God's safety net.""What do you mean?" asked Natia."Well, when my mom and I were talking, we read a chapter in the Bible about how God is our protector and that we can always trust Him. Jesus died to save us from the scariest thing of all--eternity without God--and He promises to be with us when scary things happen. Mom said one of the ways He helps us is through people we can trust, like those in our safety network." Lexi reached into her backpack and pulled out her little Bible. "Here, I put a bookmark in it--it's in Psalms."They both stood up when they heard the bus rumbling closer. Lexi turned and waved to her mom, who had been watching them from the porch."You're right, Lexi," Natia said after she read the passage in Lexi's Bible on the way to school. "It makes me feel good knowing God has given me a safety net!" - Emily Tenter

Safety Neta4de4196-4230-415d-bde5-f7b15dce4f25Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSafety NetNatia and Lexi sat in the grass waiting for the bus. Lexi was quiet this morning; she had something on her mind."What are you thinking about?" Natia asked.Lexi looked up. "I was just thinking about a conversation I had with my mom yesterday. She talked to me about something called a safety network. She seemed pretty serious about it."Natia looked confused. "What's a safety network?""It's a list of five people that I trust, like my mom, my dad, our teacher Mrs. Schenk, my aunt, and my grandma. Those are the people I can talk to about anything. Mom says that if anyone ever says or does anything to me that makes me feel uncomfortable, I can always go talk to the people in my safety network.""That's a good idea!" said Natia. "It's good to have a plan in case anything scary ever happens."Lexi nodded her agreement. "Do you remember last summer when our moms took us to the circus? That man walking the tightrope had a safety net underneath him. That way, even if something scary happened, he knew he'd be safe. Mom said a safety network is kind of like that." Lexi picked some grass and rubbed it between her fingers. "Talking to my mom about it also made me thankful for God's safety net.""What do you mean?" asked Natia."Well, when my mom and I were talking, we read a chapter in the Bible about how God is our protector and that we can always trust Him. Jesus died to save us from the scariest thing of all--eternity without God--and He promises to be with us when scary things happen. Mom said one of the ways He helps us is through people we can trust, like those in our safety network." Lexi reached into her backpack and pulled out her little Bible. "Here, I put a bookmark in it--it's in Psalms."They both stood up when they heard the bus rumbling closer. Lexi turned and waved to her mom, who had been watching them from the porch."You're right, Lexi," Natia said after she read the passage in Lexi's Bible on the way to school. "It makes me feel good knowing God has given me a safety net!" - Emily Tenter

Natia and Lexi sat in the grass waiting for the bus. Lexi was quiet this morning; she had something on her mind."What are you thinking about?" Natia asked.Lexi looked up. "I was just thinking about a conversation I had with my mom yesterday. She talked to me about something called a safety network. She seemed pretty serious about it."Natia looked confused. "What's a safety network?""It's a list of five people that I trust, like my mom, my dad, our teacher Mrs. Schenk, my aunt, and my grandma. Those are the people I can talk to about anything. Mom says that if anyone ever says or does anything to me that makes me feel uncomfortable, I can always go talk to the people in my safety network.""That's a good idea!" said Natia. "It's good to have a plan in case anything scary ever happens."Lexi nodded her agreement. "Do you remember last summer when our moms took us to the circus? That man walking the tightrope had a safety net underneath him. That way, even if something scary happened, he knew he'd be safe. Mom said a safety network is kind of like that." Lexi picked some grass and rubbed it between her fingers. "Talking to my mom about it also made me thankful for God's safety net.""What do you mean?" asked Natia."Well, when my mom and I were talking, we read a chapter in the Bible about how God is our protector and that we can always trust Him. Jesus died to save us from the scariest thing of all--eternity without God--and He promises to be with us when scary things happen. Mom said one of the ways He helps us is through people we can trust, like those in our safety network." Lexi reached into her backpack and pulled out her little Bible. "Here, I put a bookmark in it--it's in Psalms."They both stood up when they heard the bus rumbling closer. Lexi turned and waved to her mom, who had been watching them from the porch."You're right, Lexi," Natia said after she read the passage in Lexi's Bible on the way to school. "It makes me feel good knowing God has given me a safety net!" - Emily Tenter

Safety Net120cca04-2c64-4823-b355-06f470ecd069Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags"I Go to Mass, but it Feels Like Nothing Changes" The sacraments that Christ gave his church are powerful. They are life changing. But... they are not magic. Jesus Christ&#39;s life, death, and resurrection makes salvation possible for all of us. But there is one key ingredient that only you can supply. Fr. Mike encourages you to give that key ingredient to God today.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The sacraments that Christ gave his church are powerful. They are life changing. But... they are not magic. Jesus Christ&#39;s life, death, and resurrection makes salvation possible for all of us. But there is one key ingredient that only you can supply. Fr. Mike encourages you to give that key ingredient to God today.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full"I Go to Mass, but it Feels Like Nothing Changes"18cc557c-e1ae-48d5-b460-0a2402cafabfThu, 06 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags"I Go to Mass, but it Feels Like Nothing Changes" The sacraments that Christ gave his church are powerful. They are life changing. But... they are not magic. Jesus Christ&#39;s life, death, and resurrection makes salvation possible for all of us. But there is one key ingredient that only you can supply. Fr. Mike encourages you to give that key ingredient to God today.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The sacraments that Christ gave his church are powerful. They are life changing. But... they are not magic. Jesus Christ&#39;s life, death, and resurrection makes salvation possible for all of us. But there is one key ingredient that only you can supply. Fr. Mike encourages you to give that key ingredient to God today.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full"I Go to Mass, but it Feels Like Nothing Changes"2eb8cd8c-4e0f-4d70-8d7a-892f7e6b48c9Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe ONLY Real Red Pill to TakeThere are only two options that you can take in this world. There is no divide or alternative option and you must choose. We hear politicians, preachers, self-help gurus, and influencers use the term “red-pill" all the time to refer to finally being awake to reality. But, perhaps we are not as awake and woke as we think we are. What if most of us are actually taking the blue pill daily? In today’s episode, John, Devin, and Sam will discuss how to know if you are liberated from the matrix or conditioned and placated by it. We also answer a listener's question about handling his wife's emotions. 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 162 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Today we go into 3 additional ways that will lead to failure, like always being right.) ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are only two options that you can take in this world. There is no divide or alternative option and you must choose. We hear politicians, preachers, self-help gurus, and influencers use the term “red-pill" all the time to refer to finally being awake to reality. But, perhaps we are not as awake and woke as we think we are. What if most of us are actually taking the blue pill daily? In today’s episode, John, Devin, and Sam will discuss how to know if you are liberated from the matrix or conditioned and placated by it. We also answer a listener's question about handling his wife's emotions. 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 162 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Today we go into 3 additional ways that will lead to failure, like always being right.) ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe ONLY Real Red Pill to Take5004483b-2816-4247-a040-5ced999dc007Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +00003503https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSecret Agent: Send Your Children To A Village! How To Detect A Lie Instantly! The Eye Contact Trick I Learnt From 12 Years As A Secret Service Agent! - Evy PoumpourasShe was the last line of defence and ready to die for the most important person on earth, here are the secret skills she’s learned defending 4 U.S. Presidents.  Evy Poumpouras is a former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent and multi-media journalist. She is also the co-host of Bravo TV's series ‘Spy Games’ and author of the best-selling memoir, ‘Becoming Bulletproof’. In this episode, Evy and Steven discuss topics such as, Evy’s close encounter with death on 9/11, how to gain control over anyone, her biggest lessons from working for Obama and Bush, and the best way to tell if someone is lying to you.   00:00 Intro 02:05 My Mission To Unlock People's Potential 05:05 How You Became A Secret Service Officer 10:43 How To Get Someone To Do What You Want Them To 13:10 When You Listen To Someone They Like You More 14:34 You Need To Know About Them And Then You Can Start Asking The Right Questions 18:18 How To Get Others To Respect You 22:59 Is It Your Ego Or Have Your Boundaries Being Broken? 26:49 How To Build Confidence 29:34 The Different Versions Of Ourselves We Create 32:49 What I Learnt About Leadership From Working With 4 US Presidents 35:47 I Was In The Room When US Presidents Would Make Tough Decisions 38:36 My First Day Working For George Bush 41:07 Secret Service Training: Only 1% Make It Through 44:16 The 1% Of People That Became Part Of The Secret Service 46:06 How Can You Tell If Someone Is Lying To You? 48:16 Who's The Biggest Liar You've Met? 50:54 Signs They're Lying To You 52:59 What Your Body Language Reveals About You 01:00:19 Do Men Struggle With Strong Women? 01:01:00 What Advice Would You Give Your Daughter Become A Resilient Person 01:04:37 What Do You Work Out Your Mind And Body 01:07:19 What Was The Scariest Day Of Your Career? 01:12:28 How Was Your Mental Health During Your Career? 01:17:48 Discrimination In The Secret Service 01:19:39 How To Be Heard And Respected 01:25:51 Why You Need To Take Personal Responsibility 01:33:48 The Addiction To Being A Victim 01:35:02 Identifying Victims That Don't Want To Change 01:39:47 Undercover Missions 01:45:24 Discrimination In The Job 01:50:58 Labelling Yourself Can Affect The Way You See Yourself You can purchase Evy’s book, ‘Becoming Bulletproof’, here: https://amzn.to/3RhDtz9  Follow Evy:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4aN4q4D  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4c4TErD  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo   Sponsors: PerfectTed: bit.ly/PerfectTed-DOAC with an exclusive code DIARY10 for 10% off ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO10 for 10% off Colgate: https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She was the last line of defence and ready to die for the most important person on earth, here are the secret skills she’s learned defending 4 U.S. Presidents.  Evy Poumpouras is a former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent and multi-media journalist. She is also the co-host of Bravo TV's series ‘Spy Games’ and author of the best-selling memoir, ‘Becoming Bulletproof’. In this episode, Evy and Steven discuss topics such as, Evy’s close encounter with death on 9/11, how to gain control over anyone, her biggest lessons from working for Obama and Bush, and the best way to tell if someone is lying to you.   00:00 Intro 02:05 My Mission To Unlock People's Potential 05:05 How You Became A Secret Service Officer 10:43 How To Get Someone To Do What You Want Them To 13:10 When You Listen To Someone They Like You More 14:34 You Need To Know About Them And Then You Can Start Asking The Right Questions 18:18 How To Get Others To Respect You 22:59 Is It Your Ego Or Have Your Boundaries Being Broken? 26:49 How To Build Confidence 29:34 The Different Versions Of Ourselves We Create 32:49 What I Learnt About Leadership From Working With 4 US Presidents 35:47 I Was In The Room When US Presidents Would Make Tough Decisions 38:36 My First Day Working For George Bush 41:07 Secret Service Training: Only 1% Make It Through 44:16 The 1% Of People That Became Part Of The Secret Service 46:06 How Can You Tell If Someone Is Lying To You? 48:16 Who's The Biggest Liar You've Met? 50:54 Signs They're Lying To You 52:59 What Your Body Language Reveals About You 01:00:19 Do Men Struggle With Strong Women? 01:01:00 What Advice Would You Give Your Daughter Become A Resilient Person 01:04:37 What Do You Work Out Your Mind And Body 01:07:19 What Was The Scariest Day Of Your Career? 01:12:28 How Was Your Mental Health During Your Career? 01:17:48 Discrimination In The Secret Service 01:19:39 How To Be Heard And Respected 01:25:51 Why You Need To Take Personal Responsibility 01:33:48 The Addiction To Being A Victim 01:35:02 Identifying Victims That Don't Want To Change 01:39:47 Undercover Missions 01:45:24 Discrimination In The Job 01:50:58 Labelling Yourself Can Affect The Way You See Yourself You can purchase Evy’s book, ‘Becoming Bulletproof’, here: https://amzn.to/3RhDtz9  Follow Evy:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4aN4q4D  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4c4TErD  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo   Sponsors: PerfectTed: bit.ly/PerfectTed-DOAC with an exclusive code DIARY10 for 10% off ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO10 for 10% off Colgate: https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSecret Agent: Send Your Children To A Village! How To Detect A Lie Instantly! The Eye Contact Trick I Learnt From 12 Years As A Secret Service Agent! - Evy Poumpourasb4d4475a-bd53-4a13-8378-2becf3c2ee5cThu, 06 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +00007558https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2024)0dc1a94d-bf2f-445b-b36a-b0a9a4d4ea16Thu, 06 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: Holy Images in the Liturgy (2024) We continue our examination of the different elements of the liturgy, specifically holy images in the liturgy. Fr. Mike highlights that because the Word was made visible in the flesh, Christians now can use images of Christ to pray. Liturgical art is a symbol that points to a greater reality than itself. It is meant to lift our hearts and minds to the Lord in a way that words cannot. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1159-1162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the different elements of the liturgy, specifically holy images in the liturgy. Fr. Mike highlights that because the Word was made visible in the flesh, Christians now can use images of Christ to pray. Liturgical art is a symbol that points to a greater reality than itself. It is meant to lift our hearts and minds to the Lord in a way that words cannot. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1159-1162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 158: Holy Images in the Liturgy (2024)ebf29a2d-e240-4e01-9f59-6b9899c241faThu, 06 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: Holy Images in the Liturgy (2024) We continue our examination of the different elements of the liturgy, specifically holy images in the liturgy. Fr. Mike highlights that because the Word was made visible in the flesh, Christians now can use images of Christ to pray. Liturgical art is a symbol that points to a greater reality than itself. It is meant to lift our hearts and minds to the Lord in a way that words cannot. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1159-1162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the different elements of the liturgy, specifically holy images in the liturgy. Fr. Mike highlights that because the Word was made visible in the flesh, Christians now can use images of Christ to pray. Liturgical art is a symbol that points to a greater reality than itself. It is meant to lift our hearts and minds to the Lord in a way that words cannot. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1159-1162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 158: Holy Images in the Liturgy (2024)8f761bd9-b685-4d2f-aa25-541b82596b40Thu, 06 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2024)6c798bf1-0402-47d6-aff6-2573f6ece641Thu, 06 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2024)83228bd4-0a73-4ebe-ba79-a9000e5c9466Thu, 06 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2024)fa364cb5-eeb6-4a78-85f3-d38758f37158Thu, 06 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#870 Psalms 142-143 – A Cry for MercyThis episode is part 105 of a study of the book of Psalms. This episode covers two more psalms by David. Both were written when David was on the run from his enemies. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-143-144-a-cry-for-mercy/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 105 of a study of the book of Psalms. This episode covers two more psalms by David. Both were written when David was on the run from his enemies. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-143-144-a-cry-for-mercy/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#870 Psalms 142-143 – A Cry for Mercy4a819a49-29b9-4d06-802d-0ddeb11951b6Thu, 06 Jun 2024 03:00:00 +0000723https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDouble Trouble (Part 2)"Hey, watch it!" Kole poked his twin brother with the end of his broom. "You're stepping in my dirt pile!""Whoops," said Zeke. "Sorry." He took a few steps back and began sweeping the opposite side of the garage. "I can't believe I'm sweeping dust bunnies on a beautiful Saturday afternoon instead of playing baseball," he said with a groan."Yeah," said Kole, wiping sweat from his forehead. "And I'm missing Jackson's party." He sighed. "I hate being grounded.""Me too," said Zeke. "Switching places to take each other's tests was a dumb idea."As Kole wheeled the garbage can to the end of the driveway, Mrs. Dawson, the mom of one of the boys in Zeke's class, walked by. "Hi, Zeke!" she called out."Um, hi--I'm Kole, actually.""Oh, right--sorry!" said Mrs. Dawson. "Sometimes I forget Zeke has a twin."Kole sighed as he walked into the kitchen where Zeke and Mom were pouring lemonade. "What's the matter?" asked Mom. Kole shrugged. "Nothing. Someone outside just thought I was Zeke." "Hey, congratulations!" said Zeke, raising his glass of lemonade. "Ha ha," said Kole sarcastically. He looked at Mom. "It just gets irritating sometimes--people thinking I'm someone else."Mom nodded. "Yes, Dad and I knew that would happen to you boys. That's why we put you in different classes at school--so you could develop your own identities and friendships apart from each other." She took a sip of lemonade. "Of course, we never thought you'd switch places to get out of taking tests in classes you didn't like."The boys looked at the floor. "Yeah--sorry about that," said Zeke."Well," said Mom, "you didn't fool me. Your faces may look the same to everyone else, but I can see the subtle differences in your noses and chins and freckles. More than that, you have completely different personalities!" She smiled. "I see each of you for who you are. And you know what? God does too. He created you so you could know and reflect Jesus in your own special way. He made each of you unique, with your own interests and abilities.""Yeah," said Kole. "Like me being good at English and Zeke at math.""Exactly," said Mom. She ruffled Kole's hair. "But that doesn't mean you can have Zeke take your math tests." - Courtney Lasater

"Hey, watch it!" Kole poked his twin brother with the end of his broom. "You're stepping in my dirt pile!""Whoops," said Zeke. "Sorry." He took a few steps back and began sweeping the opposite side of the garage. "I can't believe I'm sweeping dust bunnies on a beautiful Saturday afternoon instead of playing baseball," he said with a groan."Yeah," said Kole, wiping sweat from his forehead. "And I'm missing Jackson's party." He sighed. "I hate being grounded.""Me too," said Zeke. "Switching places to take each other's tests was a dumb idea."As Kole wheeled the garbage can to the end of the driveway, Mrs. Dawson, the mom of one of the boys in Zeke's class, walked by. "Hi, Zeke!" she called out."Um, hi--I'm Kole, actually.""Oh, right--sorry!" said Mrs. Dawson. "Sometimes I forget Zeke has a twin."Kole sighed as he walked into the kitchen where Zeke and Mom were pouring lemonade. "What's the matter?" asked Mom. Kole shrugged. "Nothing. Someone outside just thought I was Zeke." "Hey, congratulations!" said Zeke, raising his glass of lemonade. "Ha ha," said Kole sarcastically. He looked at Mom. "It just gets irritating sometimes--people thinking I'm someone else."Mom nodded. "Yes, Dad and I knew that would happen to you boys. That's why we put you in different classes at school--so you could develop your own identities and friendships apart from each other." She took a sip of lemonade. "Of course, we never thought you'd switch places to get out of taking tests in classes you didn't like."The boys looked at the floor. "Yeah--sorry about that," said Zeke."Well," said Mom, "you didn't fool me. Your faces may look the same to everyone else, but I can see the subtle differences in your noses and chins and freckles. More than that, you have completely different personalities!" She smiled. "I see each of you for who you are. And you know what? God does too. He created you so you could know and reflect Jesus in your own special way. He made each of you unique, with your own interests and abilities.""Yeah," said Kole. "Like me being good at English and Zeke at math.""Exactly," said Mom. She ruffled Kole's hair. "But that doesn't mean you can have Zeke take your math tests." - Courtney Lasater

Double Trouble (Part 2)d432639e-e8de-4f57-ac52-5c4dd7cbf3afThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDouble Trouble (Part 2)"Hey, watch it!" Kole poked his twin brother with the end of his broom. "You're stepping in my dirt pile!""Whoops," said Zeke. "Sorry." He took a few steps back and began sweeping the opposite side of the garage. "I can't believe I'm sweeping dust bunnies on a beautiful Saturday afternoon instead of playing baseball," he said with a groan."Yeah," said Kole, wiping sweat from his forehead. "And I'm missing Jackson's party." He sighed. "I hate being grounded.""Me too," said Zeke. "Switching places to take each other's tests was a dumb idea."As Kole wheeled the garbage can to the end of the driveway, Mrs. Dawson, the mom of one of the boys in Zeke's class, walked by. "Hi, Zeke!" she called out."Um, hi--I'm Kole, actually.""Oh, right--sorry!" said Mrs. Dawson. "Sometimes I forget Zeke has a twin."Kole sighed as he walked into the kitchen where Zeke and Mom were pouring lemonade. "What's the matter?" asked Mom. Kole shrugged. "Nothing. Someone outside just thought I was Zeke." "Hey, congratulations!" said Zeke, raising his glass of lemonade. "Ha ha," said Kole sarcastically. He looked at Mom. "It just gets irritating sometimes--people thinking I'm someone else."Mom nodded. "Yes, Dad and I knew that would happen to you boys. That's why we put you in different classes at school--so you could develop your own identities and friendships apart from each other." She took a sip of lemonade. "Of course, we never thought you'd switch places to get out of taking tests in classes you didn't like."The boys looked at the floor. "Yeah--sorry about that," said Zeke."Well," said Mom, "you didn't fool me. Your faces may look the same to everyone else, but I can see the subtle differences in your noses and chins and freckles. More than that, you have completely different personalities!" She smiled. "I see each of you for who you are. And you know what? God does too. He created you so you could know and reflect Jesus in your own special way. He made each of you unique, with your own interests and abilities.""Yeah," said Kole. "Like me being good at English and Zeke at math.""Exactly," said Mom. She ruffled Kole's hair. "But that doesn't mean you can have Zeke take your math tests." - Courtney Lasater

"Hey, watch it!" Kole poked his twin brother with the end of his broom. "You're stepping in my dirt pile!""Whoops," said Zeke. "Sorry." He took a few steps back and began sweeping the opposite side of the garage. "I can't believe I'm sweeping dust bunnies on a beautiful Saturday afternoon instead of playing baseball," he said with a groan."Yeah," said Kole, wiping sweat from his forehead. "And I'm missing Jackson's party." He sighed. "I hate being grounded.""Me too," said Zeke. "Switching places to take each other's tests was a dumb idea."As Kole wheeled the garbage can to the end of the driveway, Mrs. Dawson, the mom of one of the boys in Zeke's class, walked by. "Hi, Zeke!" she called out."Um, hi--I'm Kole, actually.""Oh, right--sorry!" said Mrs. Dawson. "Sometimes I forget Zeke has a twin."Kole sighed as he walked into the kitchen where Zeke and Mom were pouring lemonade. "What's the matter?" asked Mom. Kole shrugged. "Nothing. Someone outside just thought I was Zeke." "Hey, congratulations!" said Zeke, raising his glass of lemonade. "Ha ha," said Kole sarcastically. He looked at Mom. "It just gets irritating sometimes--people thinking I'm someone else."Mom nodded. "Yes, Dad and I knew that would happen to you boys. That's why we put you in different classes at school--so you could develop your own identities and friendships apart from each other." She took a sip of lemonade. "Of course, we never thought you'd switch places to get out of taking tests in classes you didn't like."The boys looked at the floor. "Yeah--sorry about that," said Zeke."Well," said Mom, "you didn't fool me. Your faces may look the same to everyone else, but I can see the subtle differences in your noses and chins and freckles. More than that, you have completely different personalities!" She smiled. "I see each of you for who you are. And you know what? God does too. He created you so you could know and reflect Jesus in your own special way. He made each of you unique, with your own interests and abilities.""Yeah," said Kole. "Like me being good at English and Zeke at math.""Exactly," said Mom. She ruffled Kole's hair. "But that doesn't mean you can have Zeke take your math tests." - Courtney Lasater

Double Trouble (Part 2)9b4970b3-9241-4166-9518-67c70e013aedThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: Following Jesus (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 157: Following Jesus (2024)e0672d80-75bb-4602-9437-2179f7b011b0Wed, 05 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: God’s Word and Sacred Music (2024) Fr. Mike examines the words, actions, music, and singing involved in how we celebrate the Liturgy. He discusses how, at many Masses, there are signs that accompany the Word of God to emphasize the importance of the Word being proclaimed. He further explains that sacred music is a combination of music and words drawn chiefly from Sacred Scripture. When we sing during the Liturgy, we are making art out of God’s Word, itself, and that art forms a necessary part of the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1153-1158. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the words, actions, music, and singing involved in how we celebrate the Liturgy. He discusses how, at many Masses, there are signs that accompany the Word of God to emphasize the importance of the Word being proclaimed. He further explains that sacred music is a combination of music and words drawn chiefly from Sacred Scripture. When we sing during the Liturgy, we are making art out of God’s Word, itself, and that art forms a necessary part of the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1153-1158. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 157: God’s Word and Sacred Music (2024)c234f9a3-cc8a-4800-9afe-b51023f45359Wed, 05 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: God’s Word and Sacred Music (2024) Fr. Mike examines the words, actions, music, and singing involved in how we celebrate the Liturgy. He discusses how, at many Masses, there are signs that accompany the Word of God to emphasize the importance of the Word being proclaimed. He further explains that sacred music is a combination of music and words drawn chiefly from Sacred Scripture. When we sing during the Liturgy, we are making art out of God’s Word, itself, and that art forms a necessary part of the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1153-1158. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the words, actions, music, and singing involved in how we celebrate the Liturgy. He discusses how, at many Masses, there are signs that accompany the Word of God to emphasize the importance of the Word being proclaimed. He further explains that sacred music is a combination of music and words drawn chiefly from Sacred Scripture. When we sing during the Liturgy, we are making art out of God’s Word, itself, and that art forms a necessary part of the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1153-1158. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 157: God’s Word and Sacred Music (2024)aa115b29-3829-468d-bf81-1bdb94403b65Wed, 05 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: Following Jesus (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 157: Following Jesus (2024)2092f10e-bbc7-40cc-a106-e5c612597773Wed, 05 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: Following Jesus (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 157: Following Jesus (2024)65d50a48-d7b2-44cc-b76e-11d4e39855b0Wed, 05 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: Following Jesus (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 157: Following Jesus (2024)77b6b9f7-2c31-4c1a-b6b1-3c85c43102efWed, 05 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDouble Trouble (Part 1)"Okay, remember the plan," Zeke told his twin brother Kole as they traded sweatshirts in the bathroom. "Try not to talk to anyone before the test. Once the tests are finished it'll be lunchtime and we can meet back here to trade our sweatshirts back." Kole nodded as he combed his fingers through his hair to get it to look more like Zeke's. They were in different classes at school, and Kole was going to take the English test in Zeke's class while Zeke took the math test in his. "I sure hope no one notices I'm not you," said Kole. "If I had to take that math test, I'd flunk it!""Yeah, and I hate English," said Zeke. "All that writing!"Kole walked into his brother's classroom just as the bell rang. Mr. Edwards handed out the test, and Kole got to work. Everything went smoothly until someone knocked on the door. Mr. Edwards cracked it open and, after a few whispers, turned toward the class. "Zeke, your mom is here with your lunch. You can go with her and put it in your locker." Kole broke out in a cold sweat. He trudged over to the door, and the moment Mom saw him, it was obvious she knew he wasn't Zeke.Kole stepped into the hall and shut the door behind him. Mom was furious. "What's going on?" she hissed. "Why are you pretending to be Zeke?" Kole couldn't look her in the eye. "We switched places so I could take his English test and he could take my math test." Mom stared at him. "Well, you may have fooled your teachers and classmates, but you didn't fool me--I know you too well. And aren't you forgetting someone who knows you even better than I do?""Umm…" stammered Kole. "You mean God, don't you?"Mom nodded. "The Bible says He knows the number of hairs on your head--and everything that's in your heart. You can't hide anything from Him." Kole shuffled his feet. "I guess Zeke and I didn't think of that." "I guess not," said Mom. "But I hope you'll remember it from now on. Jesus knows everything about you, and He loves you and promises to forgive your wrongs. We can always be honest with Him--and trust Him to help us be honest with others too." - Courtney Lasater

"Okay, remember the plan," Zeke told his twin brother Kole as they traded sweatshirts in the bathroom. "Try not to talk to anyone before the test. Once the tests are finished it'll be lunchtime and we can meet back here to trade our sweatshirts back." Kole nodded as he combed his fingers through his hair to get it to look more like Zeke's. They were in different classes at school, and Kole was going to take the English test in Zeke's class while Zeke took the math test in his. "I sure hope no one notices I'm not you," said Kole. "If I had to take that math test, I'd flunk it!""Yeah, and I hate English," said Zeke. "All that writing!"Kole walked into his brother's classroom just as the bell rang. Mr. Edwards handed out the test, and Kole got to work. Everything went smoothly until someone knocked on the door. Mr. Edwards cracked it open and, after a few whispers, turned toward the class. "Zeke, your mom is here with your lunch. You can go with her and put it in your locker." Kole broke out in a cold sweat. He trudged over to the door, and the moment Mom saw him, it was obvious she knew he wasn't Zeke.Kole stepped into the hall and shut the door behind him. Mom was furious. "What's going on?" she hissed. "Why are you pretending to be Zeke?" Kole couldn't look her in the eye. "We switched places so I could take his English test and he could take my math test." Mom stared at him. "Well, you may have fooled your teachers and classmates, but you didn't fool me--I know you too well. And aren't you forgetting someone who knows you even better than I do?""Umm…" stammered Kole. "You mean God, don't you?"Mom nodded. "The Bible says He knows the number of hairs on your head--and everything that's in your heart. You can't hide anything from Him." Kole shuffled his feet. "I guess Zeke and I didn't think of that." "I guess not," said Mom. "But I hope you'll remember it from now on. Jesus knows everything about you, and He loves you and promises to forgive your wrongs. We can always be honest with Him--and trust Him to help us be honest with others too." - Courtney Lasater

Double Trouble (Part 1)f7e22910-5b01-4ca0-85f4-fd5be307f4f4Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDouble Trouble (Part 1)"Okay, remember the plan," Zeke told his twin brother Kole as they traded sweatshirts in the bathroom. "Try not to talk to anyone before the test. Once the tests are finished it'll be lunchtime and we can meet back here to trade our sweatshirts back." Kole nodded as he combed his fingers through his hair to get it to look more like Zeke's. They were in different classes at school, and Kole was going to take the English test in Zeke's class while Zeke took the math test in his. "I sure hope no one notices I'm not you," said Kole. "If I had to take that math test, I'd flunk it!""Yeah, and I hate English," said Zeke. "All that writing!"Kole walked into his brother's classroom just as the bell rang. Mr. Edwards handed out the test, and Kole got to work. Everything went smoothly until someone knocked on the door. Mr. Edwards cracked it open and, after a few whispers, turned toward the class. "Zeke, your mom is here with your lunch. You can go with her and put it in your locker." Kole broke out in a cold sweat. He trudged over to the door, and the moment Mom saw him, it was obvious she knew he wasn't Zeke.Kole stepped into the hall and shut the door behind him. Mom was furious. "What's going on?" she hissed. "Why are you pretending to be Zeke?" Kole couldn't look her in the eye. "We switched places so I could take his English test and he could take my math test." Mom stared at him. "Well, you may have fooled your teachers and classmates, but you didn't fool me--I know you too well. And aren't you forgetting someone who knows you even better than I do?""Umm…" stammered Kole. "You mean God, don't you?"Mom nodded. "The Bible says He knows the number of hairs on your head--and everything that's in your heart. You can't hide anything from Him." Kole shuffled his feet. "I guess Zeke and I didn't think of that." "I guess not," said Mom. "But I hope you'll remember it from now on. Jesus knows everything about you, and He loves you and promises to forgive your wrongs. We can always be honest with Him--and trust Him to help us be honest with others too." - Courtney Lasater

"Okay, remember the plan," Zeke told his twin brother Kole as they traded sweatshirts in the bathroom. "Try not to talk to anyone before the test. Once the tests are finished it'll be lunchtime and we can meet back here to trade our sweatshirts back." Kole nodded as he combed his fingers through his hair to get it to look more like Zeke's. They were in different classes at school, and Kole was going to take the English test in Zeke's class while Zeke took the math test in his. "I sure hope no one notices I'm not you," said Kole. "If I had to take that math test, I'd flunk it!""Yeah, and I hate English," said Zeke. "All that writing!"Kole walked into his brother's classroom just as the bell rang. Mr. Edwards handed out the test, and Kole got to work. Everything went smoothly until someone knocked on the door. Mr. Edwards cracked it open and, after a few whispers, turned toward the class. "Zeke, your mom is here with your lunch. You can go with her and put it in your locker." Kole broke out in a cold sweat. He trudged over to the door, and the moment Mom saw him, it was obvious she knew he wasn't Zeke.Kole stepped into the hall and shut the door behind him. Mom was furious. "What's going on?" she hissed. "Why are you pretending to be Zeke?" Kole couldn't look her in the eye. "We switched places so I could take his English test and he could take my math test." Mom stared at him. "Well, you may have fooled your teachers and classmates, but you didn't fool me--I know you too well. And aren't you forgetting someone who knows you even better than I do?""Umm…" stammered Kole. "You mean God, don't you?"Mom nodded. "The Bible says He knows the number of hairs on your head--and everything that's in your heart. You can't hide anything from Him." Kole shuffled his feet. "I guess Zeke and I didn't think of that." "I guess not," said Mom. "But I hope you'll remember it from now on. Jesus knows everything about you, and He loves you and promises to forgive your wrongs. We can always be honest with Him--and trust Him to help us be honest with others too." - Courtney Lasater

Double Trouble (Part 1)ca5c272f-80f1-4bc0-ba38-d8c2c5e65d0aWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags334: Bravery and a New Beginning  Acts 9:10-19  In this episode of our "Hidden Gems" series, we delve into the remarkable story of Ananias, a disciple in Damascus, who is instructed by God to visit Saul (later known as Paul). Saul, notorious for persecuting Christians, has been blinded following his dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. Despite knowing Saul's fearsome reputation, Ananias obeys God's command and what happens? Saul gets baptized; setting Saul on a new path as a follower of Jesus. Key Takeaways: Obedience to God: Ananias' willingness to follow God's command, despite his fear, shows his trust in God. Kindness to Opponents: Showing kindness to those who oppose us can be a powerful testament to our faith and can lead to remarkable changes. God's Plan: God's plans often involve using unexpected people for extraordinary purposes, as seen in Saul's conversion to Paul. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Acts 9:10-19  In this episode of our "Hidden Gems" series, we delve into the remarkable story of Ananias, a disciple in Damascus, who is instructed by God to visit Saul (later known as Paul). Saul, notorious for persecuting Christians, has been blinded following his dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. Despite knowing Saul's fearsome reputation, Ananias obeys God's command and what happens? Saul gets baptized; setting Saul on a new path as a follower of Jesus. Key Takeaways: Obedience to God: Ananias' willingness to follow God's command, despite his fear, shows his trust in God. Kindness to Opponents: Showing kindness to those who oppose us can be a powerful testament to our faith and can lead to remarkable changes. God's Plan: God's plans often involve using unexpected people for extraordinary purposes, as seen in Saul's conversion to Paul. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full334: Bravery and a New Beginningab824185-beac-4c6a-9faa-656b8dde86a4Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000758https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2024) As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2024)a379941b-45c1-4d88-b24a-33f02acbd521Tue, 04 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: How the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2024) We continue to examine the celebration of the liturgy and sacraments. In the context of how the liturgy is celebrated, Fr. Mike explains that we are both body and spirit, and so signs and symbols are the way in which we communicate with and understand the world around us. God communicates spiritual realities in the same way. The signs and symbols which are utilized in the liturgy not only point to spiritual realities, but also make them present. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1145-1152. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue to examine the celebration of the liturgy and sacraments. In the context of how the liturgy is celebrated, Fr. Mike explains that we are both body and spirit, and so signs and symbols are the way in which we communicate with and understand the world around us. God communicates spiritual realities in the same way. The signs and symbols which are utilized in the liturgy not only point to spiritual realities, but also make them present. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1145-1152. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 156: How the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2024)3167d948-5d15-4409-8399-5da8daaa9482Tue, 04 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: How the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2024) We continue to examine the celebration of the liturgy and sacraments. In the context of how the liturgy is celebrated, Fr. Mike explains that we are both body and spirit, and so signs and symbols are the way in which we communicate with and understand the world around us. God communicates spiritual realities in the same way. The signs and symbols which are utilized in the liturgy not only point to spiritual realities, but also make them present. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1145-1152. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue to examine the celebration of the liturgy and sacraments. In the context of how the liturgy is celebrated, Fr. Mike explains that we are both body and spirit, and so signs and symbols are the way in which we communicate with and understand the world around us. God communicates spiritual realities in the same way. The signs and symbols which are utilized in the liturgy not only point to spiritual realities, but also make them present. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1145-1152. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 156: How the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2024)e1e7b77c-d125-46e7-a1da-bfded32d5a9cTue, 04 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2024) As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2024)efffd5e6-4c6e-410a-bf1c-bc618e806096Tue, 04 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2024) As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2024)b60ed24f-8aba-4faf-97b6-c8bf45d9d6a2Tue, 04 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2024) As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2024)ac188924-035a-47eb-965c-2a69e44d9eb4Tue, 04 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Perfect PizzaDad put on his apron. "Well, my little chefs, are you ready to make our delicious pizza?"Piper and Jerrie smiled. "Yes!""Okay, Piper, while Jerrie is rolling the dough, you start preparing the toppings.""Okay, Dad. Hmm, let's see what we have here. Cheese, no. Sausage, no. Meatballs, no. Um, pepperoni will work."Jerrie grinned at her sister. "Piper, you can't just pick pepperoni for our pizza. We need other ingredients too, like mushrooms." Piper made a face. "No way! We're not having gross vegetables on our pizza.""Mushrooms are not gross vegetables!" said Jerrie.Dad stopped stirring his secret tomato sauce. "You know, having just one topping on our pizza reminds me of what Paul said in the Bible.""Where does Paul talk about food in the Bible?" asked Piper."Actually, in multiple places, but this one isn't about food. In First Corinthians, Paul asks the believers, 'If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be?'"Jerrie stopped rolling the dough. "That's a silly question. The body needs all its parts for it to smell, hear, and see. If my body was just an ear, all I'd be able to do is hear."Dad smiled. "Even though it may seem like a silly question, Paul was trying to make a point. He was saying that everyone is important in the body of Christ, no matter what God has called you to do--whether you're a pastor, a postman, or two amazing pizza chefs."Piper opened the fridge. "I thought just teachers and pastors were important in the body of Christ."Dad shook his head. "Nope! Jesus has made everyone who knows Him part of His body, the church, and has given each of us a special role in it. As we work together and love one another, others can see Jesus in us."Piper took some mushrooms out of the fridge. "So, I guess we shouldn't let our pizza turn in to one big eyeball of pepperoni."A while later Mummy came into the kitchen. "Mmm, something smells good."Piper smiled "It's our pizza. It has lots of toppings."Jerrie nodded as she took a slice. "Like the body of Christ."Piper held out her plate. "Daddy, can I have a slice with mushrooms?" - Charis-Zoe Ademosu

Dad put on his apron. "Well, my little chefs, are you ready to make our delicious pizza?"Piper and Jerrie smiled. "Yes!""Okay, Piper, while Jerrie is rolling the dough, you start preparing the toppings.""Okay, Dad. Hmm, let's see what we have here. Cheese, no. Sausage, no. Meatballs, no. Um, pepperoni will work."Jerrie grinned at her sister. "Piper, you can't just pick pepperoni for our pizza. We need other ingredients too, like mushrooms." Piper made a face. "No way! We're not having gross vegetables on our pizza.""Mushrooms are not gross vegetables!" said Jerrie.Dad stopped stirring his secret tomato sauce. "You know, having just one topping on our pizza reminds me of what Paul said in the Bible.""Where does Paul talk about food in the Bible?" asked Piper."Actually, in multiple places, but this one isn't about food. In First Corinthians, Paul asks the believers, 'If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be?'"Jerrie stopped rolling the dough. "That's a silly question. The body needs all its parts for it to smell, hear, and see. If my body was just an ear, all I'd be able to do is hear."Dad smiled. "Even though it may seem like a silly question, Paul was trying to make a point. He was saying that everyone is important in the body of Christ, no matter what God has called you to do--whether you're a pastor, a postman, or two amazing pizza chefs."Piper opened the fridge. "I thought just teachers and pastors were important in the body of Christ."Dad shook his head. "Nope! Jesus has made everyone who knows Him part of His body, the church, and has given each of us a special role in it. As we work together and love one another, others can see Jesus in us."Piper took some mushrooms out of the fridge. "So, I guess we shouldn't let our pizza turn in to one big eyeball of pepperoni."A while later Mummy came into the kitchen. "Mmm, something smells good."Piper smiled "It's our pizza. It has lots of toppings."Jerrie nodded as she took a slice. "Like the body of Christ."Piper held out her plate. "Daddy, can I have a slice with mushrooms?" - Charis-Zoe Ademosu

The Perfect Pizzacca78134-1852-4612-859d-04eb4022edcbTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Perfect PizzaDad put on his apron. "Well, my little chefs, are you ready to make our delicious pizza?"Piper and Jerrie smiled. "Yes!""Okay, Piper, while Jerrie is rolling the dough, you start preparing the toppings.""Okay, Dad. Hmm, let's see what we have here. Cheese, no. Sausage, no. Meatballs, no. Um, pepperoni will work."Jerrie grinned at her sister. "Piper, you can't just pick pepperoni for our pizza. We need other ingredients too, like mushrooms." Piper made a face. "No way! We're not having gross vegetables on our pizza.""Mushrooms are not gross vegetables!" said Jerrie.Dad stopped stirring his secret tomato sauce. "You know, having just one topping on our pizza reminds me of what Paul said in the Bible.""Where does Paul talk about food in the Bible?" asked Piper."Actually, in multiple places, but this one isn't about food. In First Corinthians, Paul asks the believers, 'If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be?'"Jerrie stopped rolling the dough. "That's a silly question. The body needs all its parts for it to smell, hear, and see. If my body was just an ear, all I'd be able to do is hear."Dad smiled. "Even though it may seem like a silly question, Paul was trying to make a point. He was saying that everyone is important in the body of Christ, no matter what God has called you to do--whether you're a pastor, a postman, or two amazing pizza chefs."Piper opened the fridge. "I thought just teachers and pastors were important in the body of Christ."Dad shook his head. "Nope! Jesus has made everyone who knows Him part of His body, the church, and has given each of us a special role in it. As we work together and love one another, others can see Jesus in us."Piper took some mushrooms out of the fridge. "So, I guess we shouldn't let our pizza turn in to one big eyeball of pepperoni."A while later Mummy came into the kitchen. "Mmm, something smells good."Piper smiled "It's our pizza. It has lots of toppings."Jerrie nodded as she took a slice. "Like the body of Christ."Piper held out her plate. "Daddy, can I have a slice with mushrooms?" - Charis-Zoe Ademosu

Dad put on his apron. "Well, my little chefs, are you ready to make our delicious pizza?"Piper and Jerrie smiled. "Yes!""Okay, Piper, while Jerrie is rolling the dough, you start preparing the toppings.""Okay, Dad. Hmm, let's see what we have here. Cheese, no. Sausage, no. Meatballs, no. Um, pepperoni will work."Jerrie grinned at her sister. "Piper, you can't just pick pepperoni for our pizza. We need other ingredients too, like mushrooms." Piper made a face. "No way! We're not having gross vegetables on our pizza.""Mushrooms are not gross vegetables!" said Jerrie.Dad stopped stirring his secret tomato sauce. "You know, having just one topping on our pizza reminds me of what Paul said in the Bible.""Where does Paul talk about food in the Bible?" asked Piper."Actually, in multiple places, but this one isn't about food. In First Corinthians, Paul asks the believers, 'If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be?'"Jerrie stopped rolling the dough. "That's a silly question. The body needs all its parts for it to smell, hear, and see. If my body was just an ear, all I'd be able to do is hear."Dad smiled. "Even though it may seem like a silly question, Paul was trying to make a point. He was saying that everyone is important in the body of Christ, no matter what God has called you to do--whether you're a pastor, a postman, or two amazing pizza chefs."Piper opened the fridge. "I thought just teachers and pastors were important in the body of Christ."Dad shook his head. "Nope! Jesus has made everyone who knows Him part of His body, the church, and has given each of us a special role in it. As we work together and love one another, others can see Jesus in us."Piper took some mushrooms out of the fridge. "So, I guess we shouldn't let our pizza turn in to one big eyeball of pepperoni."A while later Mummy came into the kitchen. "Mmm, something smells good."Piper smiled "It's our pizza. It has lots of toppings."Jerrie nodded as she took a slice. "Like the body of Christ."Piper held out her plate. "Daddy, can I have a slice with mushrooms?" - Charis-Zoe Ademosu

The Perfect Pizzae0b638eb-bdb6-493e-a434-f7ddc9c6d8acTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Ten Commandments with Ed Van BuskirkVirtually everyone has heard of the Ten Commandments. Yet, surprisingly, most of us can't actually name all ten. If we can't even name them - do you really think we're actually keeping them? Some people might even wonder if they're still relevant in our lives today. Join me in this episode as Ed Van Buskirk and I talk about the value and necessity of the Ten Commandments in our lives, even today. We discuss why they are a critical part of our struggle towards holiness. God has given us a great gift in the commandments, and we ignore them to our own suffering. You can read more about the amazing work that Ed has done and all he offers at his website: https://ifuloveme.org/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

Virtually everyone has heard of the Ten Commandments. Yet, surprisingly, most of us can't actually name all ten. If we can't even name them - do you really think we're actually keeping them? Some people might even wonder if they're still relevant in our lives today. Join me in this episode as Ed Van Buskirk and I talk about the value and necessity of the Ten Commandments in our lives, even today. We discuss why they are a critical part of our struggle towards holiness. God has given us a great gift in the commandments, and we ignore them to our own suffering. You can read more about the amazing work that Ed has done and all he offers at his website: https://ifuloveme.org/ I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullThe Ten Commandments with Ed Van Buskirkc10fcb08-ed1d-4d12-865d-e82fe45f44c1Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Pregnancy Doctor: Pregnancy Halves Every Year After 32! If You Want 2+ Children, You Need To Know This! If You Experience This Pain, Go See A Doctor!Where have all the babies gone? Dr Natalie breaks down everything you need to know about fertility.  Dr Natalie Crawford is a double board-certified fertility doctor. She is also the co-founder of Fora Fertility clinic and Pinnacle Conference, a leadership conference for women in medicine. In this conversation, Dr Natalie and Steven discuss topics such as, how plastic and pollution affect your fertility, the surprising condition that’s affecting 1 in 4 women, the best time to have sex for pregnancy, and the impact of phones and hot baths on sperm count.  00:00 Intro 02:05 You Need To Look After Your Fertility Even Before You Want Children 04:31 We're Struggling More Than Ever To Have Children 07:00 Are We Having Less Sex? 07:47 Sperm Count Is Declining At Scary Risk 10:38 I Had 4 Pregnancy Losses And It's Devastating 13:36 The Stigma Of Infertility 16:15 Infertility Is Not Just A Female Issue, Men Are Affected Too 18:49 Understanding The Basics Of Fertility 22:26 Environmental Factors Affecting Male And Female Fertility 26:32 Are Phones And Laptops Bad For Fertility? 29:40 Heat And Infertility 30:15 What Testosterone Replacement Therapy Does To Your Sperm 31:45 The Egg Vault 35:25 Egg Production And Anomalies 42:41 Regret, Hindsight Of Patients And What You Can Do 47:16 What Has Changed Since Our Parents 49:06 The Effects Of An Unhealthy Lifestyle 54:07 Sleep Is Crucial In Your Reproductive Hormone System 55:07 How Stress Impacts Fertility 57:14 The Best Diets For Good Fertility 59:11 How Dairy Impacts Your Fertility 01:01:05 You Need To Understand The Reproductive Cycle To Know How Exercise Impacts It 01:10:58 Menstrual Irregularities And What's Normal 01:16:57 How Long Does It Take To Get Pregnant? 01:17:50 When Trying To Have Children Sex Can Become A Chore 01:21:43 Purchasing Sperm From The Black Market 01:24:48 PCOS Explained 01:30:59 PCOS Diagnosis 01:33:50 Link Between PCOS & Endometrial Cancer 01:37:02 What Is Endometriosis & How Do You Know You Have It 01:43:55 What Happens When You Come Off The Pill And Want To Have Children 01:46:25 Advice For People With Endometriosis And PCOS, If They Want To Have Children 01:49:36 Getting Started With Freezing Eggs And Embryos And Success Rate 01:55:15 The Cost Of Fertility Procedures 01:56:40 IVF Stigma 01:58:42 Ads 01:59:32 When To Think About Fertility Treatment 02:01:54 Dummies Guide To IVF 02:06:38 Myths Of Conception 02:08:54 Best Sex Position To Get Pregnant 02:10:33 Is Birth Control Healthy? 02:13:36 What Can People Do If They Struggle With Infertility? 02:15:40 Last Guest Question Follow Natalie:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3yIQJ9L  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3wLxtb6  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4551ZZY  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo   Sponsors: Colgate: https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where have all the babies gone? Dr Natalie breaks down everything you need to know about fertility.  Dr Natalie Crawford is a double board-certified fertility doctor. She is also the co-founder of Fora Fertility clinic and Pinnacle Conference, a leadership conference for women in medicine. In this conversation, Dr Natalie and Steven discuss topics such as, how plastic and pollution affect your fertility, the surprising condition that’s affecting 1 in 4 women, the best time to have sex for pregnancy, and the impact of phones and hot baths on sperm count.  00:00 Intro 02:05 You Need To Look After Your Fertility Even Before You Want Children 04:31 We're Struggling More Than Ever To Have Children 07:00 Are We Having Less Sex? 07:47 Sperm Count Is Declining At Scary Risk 10:38 I Had 4 Pregnancy Losses And It's Devastating 13:36 The Stigma Of Infertility 16:15 Infertility Is Not Just A Female Issue, Men Are Affected Too 18:49 Understanding The Basics Of Fertility 22:26 Environmental Factors Affecting Male And Female Fertility 26:32 Are Phones And Laptops Bad For Fertility? 29:40 Heat And Infertility 30:15 What Testosterone Replacement Therapy Does To Your Sperm 31:45 The Egg Vault 35:25 Egg Production And Anomalies 42:41 Regret, Hindsight Of Patients And What You Can Do 47:16 What Has Changed Since Our Parents 49:06 The Effects Of An Unhealthy Lifestyle 54:07 Sleep Is Crucial In Your Reproductive Hormone System 55:07 How Stress Impacts Fertility 57:14 The Best Diets For Good Fertility 59:11 How Dairy Impacts Your Fertility 01:01:05 You Need To Understand The Reproductive Cycle To Know How Exercise Impacts It 01:10:58 Menstrual Irregularities And What's Normal 01:16:57 How Long Does It Take To Get Pregnant? 01:17:50 When Trying To Have Children Sex Can Become A Chore 01:21:43 Purchasing Sperm From The Black Market 01:24:48 PCOS Explained 01:30:59 PCOS Diagnosis 01:33:50 Link Between PCOS & Endometrial Cancer 01:37:02 What Is Endometriosis & How Do You Know You Have It 01:43:55 What Happens When You Come Off The Pill And Want To Have Children 01:46:25 Advice For People With Endometriosis And PCOS, If They Want To Have Children 01:49:36 Getting Started With Freezing Eggs And Embryos And Success Rate 01:55:15 The Cost Of Fertility Procedures 01:56:40 IVF Stigma 01:58:42 Ads 01:59:32 When To Think About Fertility Treatment 02:01:54 Dummies Guide To IVF 02:06:38 Myths Of Conception 02:08:54 Best Sex Position To Get Pregnant 02:10:33 Is Birth Control Healthy? 02:13:36 What Can People Do If They Struggle With Infertility? 02:15:40 Last Guest Question Follow Natalie:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3yIQJ9L  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3wLxtb6  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4551ZZY  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo   Sponsors: Colgate: https://www.colgate.com/en-gb/colgate-total Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Pregnancy Doctor: Pregnancy Halves Every Year After 32! If You Want 2+ Children, You Need To Know This! If You Experience This Pain, Go See A Doctor!e81b1529-7e80-4aa0-ad0b-f72a9a027cecMon, 03 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +00008702https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2024) Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2024)62339269-2a4f-423b-b05c-b0d7ada6fe91Mon, 03 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Who Celebrates the Liturgy (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine “who celebrates the liturgy.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we celebrate the sacraments, the whole Christ, not just the body on Earth, but also the body in Heaven, celebrates with us. The Church enables us to participate in the eternal liturgy through the sacraments, and our baptismal priesthood allows us to have full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1135-1144. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine “who celebrates the liturgy.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we celebrate the sacraments, the whole Christ, not just the body on Earth, but also the body in Heaven, celebrates with us. The Church enables us to participate in the eternal liturgy through the sacraments, and our baptismal priesthood allows us to have full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1135-1144. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 155: Who Celebrates the Liturgy (2024)0b5f86e4-aae1-4e6b-8642-87e8823b1e42Mon, 03 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Who Celebrates the Liturgy (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine “who celebrates the liturgy.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we celebrate the sacraments, the whole Christ, not just the body on Earth, but also the body in Heaven, celebrates with us. The Church enables us to participate in the eternal liturgy through the sacraments, and our baptismal priesthood allows us to have full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1135-1144. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine “who celebrates the liturgy.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we celebrate the sacraments, the whole Christ, not just the body on Earth, but also the body in Heaven, celebrates with us. The Church enables us to participate in the eternal liturgy through the sacraments, and our baptismal priesthood allows us to have full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1135-1144. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 155: Who Celebrates the Liturgy (2024)7ec459a9-2c56-4758-a96b-20d554199a5fMon, 03 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2024) Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2024)8ca3a001-0cc7-497e-b387-3bf19ebbb9b3Mon, 03 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2024) Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2024)b6036256-5e3a-472a-8c6b-9eaad56036cbMon, 03 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2024) Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2024)fb3f8906-1753-4dce-a939-18151ff9aaf4Mon, 03 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCastle in the Sand"Better hurry up and build a wall around your castle,Tess! The tide is coming in," said Beckham. "One big wave and it'll be washed away.""Will you help me? Please?" begged Tess, handing her brother a pail and shovel. Water washed around her feet and then went back toward the ocean, just missing the castle."I told you to build it farther from the water," said Beckham as he added a pailful of damp sand to the wall. "We won't be able to save it. Those waves are coming up fast!"Beckham was right. There was no time to protect the castle. Waves washed up on shore, and a big chunk from the front side of the castle washed back into the sea. A shovel Tess had dropped beside the castle was carried along with it. "My shovel!" exclaimed Tess. She chased after it into the water.Beckham shook his head. "That castle is history." Tess frowned as she stood looking at her destroyed masterpiece. "Your castle looked awesome, but you built it in a place where it couldn't stand up against the rising water," said Beckham. He grinned. "Just like the foolish man!""Huh?" said Tess. "What foolish man?""You know," said Beckham. "The one in the story Jesus told about the two men who built houses. The wise man built his house on rock, but the foolish man built his on sand and it got washed away. Then Jesus said to be like the wise man and build your life on the rock."Mom smiled as she listened. "And how do you do that?" she asked."By admitting that you're a sinner and trusting Jesus to save you," said Beckham. "When you do that, He becomes the one you build your life on."Mom nodded. "Right. The Bible refers to Jesus as the Rock. When you build your life on Him, you're building on a firm, stable foundation, just like the wise man in the story. Building your life on anything else--like money or fun or what other people think of you--is like building a castle in the sand. It all gets washed away."–Nance E. Keyes

"Better hurry up and build a wall around your castle,Tess! The tide is coming in," said Beckham. "One big wave and it'll be washed away.""Will you help me? Please?" begged Tess, handing her brother a pail and shovel. Water washed around her feet and then went back toward the ocean, just missing the castle."I told you to build it farther from the water," said Beckham as he added a pailful of damp sand to the wall. "We won't be able to save it. Those waves are coming up fast!"Beckham was right. There was no time to protect the castle. Waves washed up on shore, and a big chunk from the front side of the castle washed back into the sea. A shovel Tess had dropped beside the castle was carried along with it. "My shovel!" exclaimed Tess. She chased after it into the water.Beckham shook his head. "That castle is history." Tess frowned as she stood looking at her destroyed masterpiece. "Your castle looked awesome, but you built it in a place where it couldn't stand up against the rising water," said Beckham. He grinned. "Just like the foolish man!""Huh?" said Tess. "What foolish man?""You know," said Beckham. "The one in the story Jesus told about the two men who built houses. The wise man built his house on rock, but the foolish man built his on sand and it got washed away. Then Jesus said to be like the wise man and build your life on the rock."Mom smiled as she listened. "And how do you do that?" she asked."By admitting that you're a sinner and trusting Jesus to save you," said Beckham. "When you do that, He becomes the one you build your life on."Mom nodded. "Right. The Bible refers to Jesus as the Rock. When you build your life on Him, you're building on a firm, stable foundation, just like the wise man in the story. Building your life on anything else--like money or fun or what other people think of you--is like building a castle in the sand. It all gets washed away."–Nance E. Keyes

Castle in the Sande85296c8-c159-424d-b79c-81484fb352f2Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCastle in the Sand"Better hurry up and build a wall around your castle,Tess! The tide is coming in," said Beckham. "One big wave and it'll be washed away.""Will you help me? Please?" begged Tess, handing her brother a pail and shovel. Water washed around her feet and then went back toward the ocean, just missing the castle."I told you to build it farther from the water," said Beckham as he added a pailful of damp sand to the wall. "We won't be able to save it. Those waves are coming up fast!"Beckham was right. There was no time to protect the castle. Waves washed up on shore, and a big chunk from the front side of the castle washed back into the sea. A shovel Tess had dropped beside the castle was carried along with it. "My shovel!" exclaimed Tess. She chased after it into the water.Beckham shook his head. "That castle is history." Tess frowned as she stood looking at her destroyed masterpiece. "Your castle looked awesome, but you built it in a place where it couldn't stand up against the rising water," said Beckham. He grinned. "Just like the foolish man!""Huh?" said Tess. "What foolish man?""You know," said Beckham. "The one in the story Jesus told about the two men who built houses. The wise man built his house on rock, but the foolish man built his on sand and it got washed away. Then Jesus said to be like the wise man and build your life on the rock."Mom smiled as she listened. "And how do you do that?" she asked."By admitting that you're a sinner and trusting Jesus to save you," said Beckham. "When you do that, He becomes the one you build your life on."Mom nodded. "Right. The Bible refers to Jesus as the Rock. When you build your life on Him, you're building on a firm, stable foundation, just like the wise man in the story. Building your life on anything else--like money or fun or what other people think of you--is like building a castle in the sand. It all gets washed away."–Nance E. Keyes

"Better hurry up and build a wall around your castle,Tess! The tide is coming in," said Beckham. "One big wave and it'll be washed away.""Will you help me? Please?" begged Tess, handing her brother a pail and shovel. Water washed around her feet and then went back toward the ocean, just missing the castle."I told you to build it farther from the water," said Beckham as he added a pailful of damp sand to the wall. "We won't be able to save it. Those waves are coming up fast!"Beckham was right. There was no time to protect the castle. Waves washed up on shore, and a big chunk from the front side of the castle washed back into the sea. A shovel Tess had dropped beside the castle was carried along with it. "My shovel!" exclaimed Tess. She chased after it into the water.Beckham shook his head. "That castle is history." Tess frowned as she stood looking at her destroyed masterpiece. "Your castle looked awesome, but you built it in a place where it couldn't stand up against the rising water," said Beckham. He grinned. "Just like the foolish man!""Huh?" said Tess. "What foolish man?""You know," said Beckham. "The one in the story Jesus told about the two men who built houses. The wise man built his house on rock, but the foolish man built his on sand and it got washed away. Then Jesus said to be like the wise man and build your life on the rock."Mom smiled as she listened. "And how do you do that?" she asked."By admitting that you're a sinner and trusting Jesus to save you," said Beckham. "When you do that, He becomes the one you build your life on."Mom nodded. "Right. The Bible refers to Jesus as the Rock. When you build your life on Him, you're building on a firm, stable foundation, just like the wise man in the story. Building your life on anything else--like money or fun or what other people think of you--is like building a castle in the sand. It all gets washed away."–Nance E. Keyes

Castle in the Sandd26e7841-1d69-42a3-aa61-dc153d5e35efMon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2024) As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2024)bf83b913-5f29-4c76-86bd-83e283e1a616Sun, 02 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)99223179-9d12-4057-ac5d-11c8b3802bbbSun, 02 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: Sacraments of Eternal Life (2024) We’ve seen how the sacraments re-present what Christ worked for us in his Passion and death, but the Catechism also explains to us how the sacraments prefigure our eternal inheritance in heaven. Fr. Mike uses this “nugget day” as an opportunity to ensure we understand what the sacraments are and what they’re for. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1130-1134. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We’ve seen how the sacraments re-present what Christ worked for us in his Passion and death, but the Catechism also explains to us how the sacraments prefigure our eternal inheritance in heaven. Fr. Mike uses this “nugget day” as an opportunity to ensure we understand what the sacraments are and what they’re for. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1130-1134. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 154: Sacraments of Eternal Life (2024)ae449bb9-438a-4b62-8d01-06c550e077acSun, 02 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: Sacraments of Eternal Life (2024) We’ve seen how the sacraments re-present what Christ worked for us in his Passion and death, but the Catechism also explains to us how the sacraments prefigure our eternal inheritance in heaven. Fr. Mike uses this “nugget day” as an opportunity to ensure we understand what the sacraments are and what they’re for. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1130-1134. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We’ve seen how the sacraments re-present what Christ worked for us in his Passion and death, but the Catechism also explains to us how the sacraments prefigure our eternal inheritance in heaven. Fr. Mike uses this “nugget day” as an opportunity to ensure we understand what the sacraments are and what they’re for. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1130-1134. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 154: Sacraments of Eternal Life (2024)93b9a68c-0994-451a-8b2a-aa58e0e7e648Sun, 02 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2024) As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2024)9578ec60-521b-481b-ab4c-2eea507d766fSun, 02 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)9d6913fb-8eca-4e4b-90d5-928d1ae3f64fSun, 02 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)26b51ac2-19bd-4a10-ae9e-3de852311945Sun, 02 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2024) As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2024)8adea7bd-9fe2-4632-afa5-30c350e91519Sun, 02 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2024) As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2024)032277af-2d05-415a-962e-48aab6d18c89Sun, 02 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)44dd0c24-28cc-4ad2-86d7-4be0dca1a168Sun, 02 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Hidden Gift"C'mon, Rocket," Gemma called to her dog. "Let's go outside." When she opened the back door, Rocket raced out into the fenced yard. Then he ran back to Gemma. He jumped up playfully before racing through the yard once again. Finally, he stopped near his favorite bush and sniffed the ground. "Here, Rocket," Gemmasaid, picking up a ball. Rocket continued to sniff out the area, then dug into the ground with his front paws and nose. Gemma walked over and saw that he had uncovered a bone. He lay down and began chewing on it contentedly. "Silly dog," Gemma said, shaking her head.A short time later, they went back into the house. "Rocket dug up a bone and chewed it a while, and then he buried it again," Gemma told her mom. "Why do dogs bury bones?""I don't really know," replied Mom."You're so silly, Rocket," Gemma told her pet. "When I get something good, I don't hide it!""Are you sure about that?" asked Mom. "I think there are things we often use for ourselves and then hide away when we're done--kind of like Rocket.""There are?" Gemma frowned. "Like what? I can't think of anything.""Well, the Bible says we all have different gifts that come from the Lord," Mom explained. "Some of those gifts are things like money or possessions, and others are talents and abilities. Sometimes we think of those gifts as things that are just for us, but the Bible says they're not just for our benefit--we're meant to sharethem with others.""So, keeping those things to ourselves would be like Rocket burying his bone in the yard?" asked Gemma.Mom nodded. "God wants us to use what He's given us to help build His kingdom and point people to Him. God's best gift of all is the one He gave the whole world--Jesus, who died for our sins and is coming back one day to reign forever as King. The gifts and blessings we have in our lives all come from Him, andHe wants us to use them to share His love with others."Gemma smiled as she stroked Rocket's fur. "Then we can enjoy our gifts more too if we share them instead of hiding them away."--Nance E. Keyes

"C'mon, Rocket," Gemma called to her dog. "Let's go outside." When she opened the back door, Rocket raced out into the fenced yard. Then he ran back to Gemma. He jumped up playfully before racing through the yard once again. Finally, he stopped near his favorite bush and sniffed the ground. "Here, Rocket," Gemmasaid, picking up a ball. Rocket continued to sniff out the area, then dug into the ground with his front paws and nose. Gemma walked over and saw that he had uncovered a bone. He lay down and began chewing on it contentedly. "Silly dog," Gemma said, shaking her head.A short time later, they went back into the house. "Rocket dug up a bone and chewed it a while, and then he buried it again," Gemma told her mom. "Why do dogs bury bones?""I don't really know," replied Mom."You're so silly, Rocket," Gemma told her pet. "When I get something good, I don't hide it!""Are you sure about that?" asked Mom. "I think there are things we often use for ourselves and then hide away when we're done--kind of like Rocket.""There are?" Gemma frowned. "Like what? I can't think of anything.""Well, the Bible says we all have different gifts that come from the Lord," Mom explained. "Some of those gifts are things like money or possessions, and others are talents and abilities. Sometimes we think of those gifts as things that are just for us, but the Bible says they're not just for our benefit--we're meant to sharethem with others.""So, keeping those things to ourselves would be like Rocket burying his bone in the yard?" asked Gemma.Mom nodded. "God wants us to use what He's given us to help build His kingdom and point people to Him. God's best gift of all is the one He gave the whole world--Jesus, who died for our sins and is coming back one day to reign forever as King. The gifts and blessings we have in our lives all come from Him, andHe wants us to use them to share His love with others."Gemma smiled as she stroked Rocket's fur. "Then we can enjoy our gifts more too if we share them instead of hiding them away."--Nance E. Keyes

A Hidden Gift93653093-1a50-4cf5-8345-135d9aa34b99Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Hidden Gift"C'mon, Rocket," Gemma called to her dog. "Let's go outside." When she opened the back door, Rocket raced out into the fenced yard. Then he ran back to Gemma. He jumped up playfully before racing through the yard once again. Finally, he stopped near his favorite bush and sniffed the ground. "Here, Rocket," Gemmasaid, picking up a ball. Rocket continued to sniff out the area, then dug into the ground with his front paws and nose. Gemma walked over and saw that he had uncovered a bone. He lay down and began chewing on it contentedly. "Silly dog," Gemma said, shaking her head.A short time later, they went back into the house. "Rocket dug up a bone and chewed it a while, and then he buried it again," Gemma told her mom. "Why do dogs bury bones?""I don't really know," replied Mom."You're so silly, Rocket," Gemma told her pet. "When I get something good, I don't hide it!""Are you sure about that?" asked Mom. "I think there are things we often use for ourselves and then hide away when we're done--kind of like Rocket.""There are?" Gemma frowned. "Like what? I can't think of anything.""Well, the Bible says we all have different gifts that come from the Lord," Mom explained. "Some of those gifts are things like money or possessions, and others are talents and abilities. Sometimes we think of those gifts as things that are just for us, but the Bible says they're not just for our benefit--we're meant to sharethem with others.""So, keeping those things to ourselves would be like Rocket burying his bone in the yard?" asked Gemma.Mom nodded. "God wants us to use what He's given us to help build His kingdom and point people to Him. God's best gift of all is the one He gave the whole world--Jesus, who died for our sins and is coming back one day to reign forever as King. The gifts and blessings we have in our lives all come from Him, andHe wants us to use them to share His love with others."Gemma smiled as she stroked Rocket's fur. "Then we can enjoy our gifts more too if we share them instead of hiding them away."--Nance E. Keyes

"C'mon, Rocket," Gemma called to her dog. "Let's go outside." When she opened the back door, Rocket raced out into the fenced yard. Then he ran back to Gemma. He jumped up playfully before racing through the yard once again. Finally, he stopped near his favorite bush and sniffed the ground. "Here, Rocket," Gemmasaid, picking up a ball. Rocket continued to sniff out the area, then dug into the ground with his front paws and nose. Gemma walked over and saw that he had uncovered a bone. He lay down and began chewing on it contentedly. "Silly dog," Gemma said, shaking her head.A short time later, they went back into the house. "Rocket dug up a bone and chewed it a while, and then he buried it again," Gemma told her mom. "Why do dogs bury bones?""I don't really know," replied Mom."You're so silly, Rocket," Gemma told her pet. "When I get something good, I don't hide it!""Are you sure about that?" asked Mom. "I think there are things we often use for ourselves and then hide away when we're done--kind of like Rocket.""There are?" Gemma frowned. "Like what? I can't think of anything.""Well, the Bible says we all have different gifts that come from the Lord," Mom explained. "Some of those gifts are things like money or possessions, and others are talents and abilities. Sometimes we think of those gifts as things that are just for us, but the Bible says they're not just for our benefit--we're meant to sharethem with others.""So, keeping those things to ourselves would be like Rocket burying his bone in the yard?" asked Gemma.Mom nodded. "God wants us to use what He's given us to help build His kingdom and point people to Him. God's best gift of all is the one He gave the whole world--Jesus, who died for our sins and is coming back one day to reign forever as King. The gifts and blessings we have in our lives all come from Him, andHe wants us to use them to share His love with others."Gemma smiled as she stroked Rocket's fur. "Then we can enjoy our gifts more too if we share them instead of hiding them away."--Nance E. Keyes

A Hidden Giftebc9fdec-95fd-482b-bb37-a1998d1c078bSun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/02/24 Gift and Mystery: His Very Self Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Do I not know? Or do I not care? The Eucharist is truly the Body, and Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ. Beyond all of God's other gifts, this gift stands alone. Because it is the gift of His very Self. And yet, too often our hearts are cold and indifferent to this Greatest of Gifts. Mass Readings from June 2, 2024: Exodus 24:3-8 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Do I not know? Or do I not care? The Eucharist is truly the Body, and Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ. Beyond all of God's other gifts, this gift stands alone. Because it is the gift of His very Self. And yet, too often our hearts are cold and indifferent to this Greatest of Gifts. Mass Readings from June 2, 2024: Exodus 24:3-8 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

full06/02/24 Gift and Mystery: His Very Self293c1295-ac06-42c8-8118-0d2c8ca96daeSat, 01 Jun 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/02/24 Gift and Mystery: His Very Self Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Do I not know? Or do I not care? The Eucharist is truly the Body, and Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ. Beyond all of God's other gifts, this gift stands alone. Because it is the gift of His very Self. And yet, too often our hearts are cold and indifferent to this Greatest of Gifts. Mass Readings from June 2, 2024: Exodus 24:3-8 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Do I not know? Or do I not care? The Eucharist is truly the Body, and Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ. Beyond all of God's other gifts, this gift stands alone. Because it is the gift of His very Self. And yet, too often our hearts are cold and indifferent to this Greatest of Gifts. Mass Readings from June 2, 2024: Exodus 24:3-8 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

full06/02/24 Gift and Mystery: His Very Selfddbc39c8-4c02-4391-906e-8fb650afffc7Sat, 01 Jun 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/02/24 Gift and Mystery: His Very Self Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Do I not know? Or do I not care? The Eucharist is truly the Body, and Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ. Beyond all of God's other gifts, this gift stands alone. Because it is the gift of His very Self. And yet, too often our hearts are cold and indifferent to this Greatest of Gifts. Mass Readings from June 2, 2024: Exodus 24:3-8 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Do I not know? Or do I not care? The Eucharist is truly the Body, and Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ. Beyond all of God's other gifts, this gift stands alone. Because it is the gift of His very Self. And yet, too often our hearts are cold and indifferent to this Greatest of Gifts. Mass Readings from June 2, 2024: Exodus 24:3-8 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

full06/02/24 Gift and Mystery: His Very Self31047ab3-ace3-48b4-90e6-ec7bdf9c6ecbSat, 01 Jun 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: Sacraments Save (2024) Jesus uses his sacraments to save his people. The Catechism proclaims that the sacraments are “efficacious”, the sacraments are “wrought…by the power of God” alone, and the sacraments are “necessary for salvation”. Fr. Mike doubles down on the reality that sacraments cause what they signify. They are not merely signs pointing to an already present reality—Jesus, himself, is at work in each and every expression of the sacraments throughout time and in all places. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1127-1129. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus uses his sacraments to save his people. The Catechism proclaims that the sacraments are “efficacious”, the sacraments are “wrought…by the power of God” alone, and the sacraments are “necessary for salvation”. Fr. Mike doubles down on the reality that sacraments cause what they signify. They are not merely signs pointing to an already present reality—Jesus, himself, is at work in each and every expression of the sacraments throughout time and in all places. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1127-1129. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 153: Sacraments Save (2024)747bae7c-5f5d-4978-a93d-ebad7d62d424Sat, 01 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2024) Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2024)559bf887-6ce3-44a6-ad2f-c0fb4f14eefaSat, 01 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: Sacraments Save (2024) Jesus uses his sacraments to save his people. The Catechism proclaims that the sacraments are “efficacious”, the sacraments are “wrought…by the power of God” alone, and the sacraments are “necessary for salvation”. Fr. Mike doubles down on the reality that sacraments cause what they signify. They are not merely signs pointing to an already present reality—Jesus, himself, is at work in each and every expression of the sacraments throughout time and in all places. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1127-1129. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus uses his sacraments to save his people. The Catechism proclaims that the sacraments are “efficacious”, the sacraments are “wrought…by the power of God” alone, and the sacraments are “necessary for salvation”. Fr. Mike doubles down on the reality that sacraments cause what they signify. They are not merely signs pointing to an already present reality—Jesus, himself, is at work in each and every expression of the sacraments throughout time and in all places. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1127-1129. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 153: Sacraments Save (2024)5298785f-ec55-4dd4-afc1-12c417b66de7Sat, 01 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2024) Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2024)d8193a82-4b73-48e9-b447-aa236f6b98ccSat, 01 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2024) Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2024)aeab6128-372b-4794-932b-fa394a89e1a0Sat, 01 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2024) Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2024)17073409-5dcf-4053-a00d-607c9b8e0fffSat, 01 Jun 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrief | Girls Gone Biblehi ggb :)))) today we're talking about grief. Definition of grief— Grief is the anguish experienced after significant loss, often times the death of a beloved person. Deep distress, an unfortunate outcome, a cause for suffering. Examples of grief— losing a loved one due to illness, death, or divorce; the ending of a meaningful relationship such as a friendship; being laid off from work or having a dream fall apart, getting injured when you were meant to play sports professionally, planning on having a family and realizing that’s not a possibility for you based on things happening within your own body, etc grief can be a killer. but Jesus is Lord. even over your grief. “He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief, and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely, he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows… he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes, we are healed” Isaiah 53: 3-5 we care deeply about the state of your hearts. we're in this together. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari GUYS WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!! Austin, Texas 06/27 https://tickets.austintheatre.org/114... Houston, Texas 06/29 https://cph.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncomme... please join us. we can't wait to see you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

hi ggb :)))) today we're talking about grief. Definition of grief— Grief is the anguish experienced after significant loss, often times the death of a beloved person. Deep distress, an unfortunate outcome, a cause for suffering. Examples of grief— losing a loved one due to illness, death, or divorce; the ending of a meaningful relationship such as a friendship; being laid off from work or having a dream fall apart, getting injured when you were meant to play sports professionally, planning on having a family and realizing that’s not a possibility for you based on things happening within your own body, etc grief can be a killer. but Jesus is Lord. even over your grief. “He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief, and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely, he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows… he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes, we are healed” Isaiah 53: 3-5 we care deeply about the state of your hearts. we're in this together. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari GUYS WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!! Austin, Texas 06/27 https://tickets.austintheatre.org/114... Houston, Texas 06/29 https://cph.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncomme... please join us. we can't wait to see you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullGrief | Girls Gone Biblef5c9f00c-e01c-47de-a8d7-9aeb48492704Sat, 01 Jun 2024 02:05:07 +00003643https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Be Different"But I don't want to wear mismatched shoes, Kassi," Brooke informed her best friend. The two girls were sitting together while riding the bus for a class field trip. During the drive, Kassi shared with Brooke how she longed to be unique--to stand out from the crowd and be different. But Brooke thought Kassi's idea abouthow to showcase her personal style went too far."If you wear one of my shoes, and I wear one of yours, we'll be wearing one of each. We're the same size, you know. Two different shoes--that's totally being different!" Kassi seemed so excited."Sorry, Kassi." Brooke shook her head.That evening at home, Kassi talked with her grandfather on the phone and explained her goal of being different. "Grandpa, I don't want to be just like everybody else; I want to be uniquely me. You know, the individual God created.""God did a great job of making you, Kassi! And I know He is pleased with you. Simply being different isn't always better though," Grandpa answered.Kassi thought about this as Grandpa continued. "Last summer, you gave your life to Jesus, remember? You put your trust in Him, who died for us, for the forgiveness of your sins. Now, as His child, you are called to be different--but not so much when it comes to the shoes you wear.""What do you mean?" Kassi asked."God wants His people to be set apart, dedicated to Him. God desires for you to be different in your character, your love for Him and others, and your obedience to Him. That matters much more to Him than how you dress," Grandpa replied."I get it, Grandpa. Since I belong to God, I need to make it my goal to be different from others by being more like Jesus instead of by making unusual fashion choices.""God tells us to be holy as He is holy--and He has given us the Holy Spirit so we can live in a way that shows others we belong to Jesus. You can do that and wear mixed-up shoes at the same time," Grandpa assured her.Kassi laughed. "But next time, I won't try to convince Brooke to join me!"– Allison Wilson Lee

"But I don't want to wear mismatched shoes, Kassi," Brooke informed her best friend. The two girls were sitting together while riding the bus for a class field trip. During the drive, Kassi shared with Brooke how she longed to be unique--to stand out from the crowd and be different. But Brooke thought Kassi's idea abouthow to showcase her personal style went too far."If you wear one of my shoes, and I wear one of yours, we'll be wearing one of each. We're the same size, you know. Two different shoes--that's totally being different!" Kassi seemed so excited."Sorry, Kassi." Brooke shook her head.That evening at home, Kassi talked with her grandfather on the phone and explained her goal of being different. "Grandpa, I don't want to be just like everybody else; I want to be uniquely me. You know, the individual God created.""God did a great job of making you, Kassi! And I know He is pleased with you. Simply being different isn't always better though," Grandpa answered.Kassi thought about this as Grandpa continued. "Last summer, you gave your life to Jesus, remember? You put your trust in Him, who died for us, for the forgiveness of your sins. Now, as His child, you are called to be different--but not so much when it comes to the shoes you wear.""What do you mean?" Kassi asked."God wants His people to be set apart, dedicated to Him. God desires for you to be different in your character, your love for Him and others, and your obedience to Him. That matters much more to Him than how you dress," Grandpa replied."I get it, Grandpa. Since I belong to God, I need to make it my goal to be different from others by being more like Jesus instead of by making unusual fashion choices.""God tells us to be holy as He is holy--and He has given us the Holy Spirit so we can live in a way that shows others we belong to Jesus. You can do that and wear mixed-up shoes at the same time," Grandpa assured her.Kassi laughed. "But next time, I won't try to convince Brooke to join me!"– Allison Wilson Lee

How to Be Different1762e1ba-015e-4b1b-a7d6-49a3d8bf6b17Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Be Different"But I don't want to wear mismatched shoes, Kassi," Brooke informed her best friend. The two girls were sitting together while riding the bus for a class field trip. During the drive, Kassi shared with Brooke how she longed to be unique--to stand out from the crowd and be different. But Brooke thought Kassi's idea abouthow to showcase her personal style went too far."If you wear one of my shoes, and I wear one of yours, we'll be wearing one of each. We're the same size, you know. Two different shoes--that's totally being different!" Kassi seemed so excited."Sorry, Kassi." Brooke shook her head.That evening at home, Kassi talked with her grandfather on the phone and explained her goal of being different. "Grandpa, I don't want to be just like everybody else; I want to be uniquely me. You know, the individual God created.""God did a great job of making you, Kassi! And I know He is pleased with you. Simply being different isn't always better though," Grandpa answered.Kassi thought about this as Grandpa continued. "Last summer, you gave your life to Jesus, remember? You put your trust in Him, who died for us, for the forgiveness of your sins. Now, as His child, you are called to be different--but not so much when it comes to the shoes you wear.""What do you mean?" Kassi asked."God wants His people to be set apart, dedicated to Him. God desires for you to be different in your character, your love for Him and others, and your obedience to Him. That matters much more to Him than how you dress," Grandpa replied."I get it, Grandpa. Since I belong to God, I need to make it my goal to be different from others by being more like Jesus instead of by making unusual fashion choices.""God tells us to be holy as He is holy--and He has given us the Holy Spirit so we can live in a way that shows others we belong to Jesus. You can do that and wear mixed-up shoes at the same time," Grandpa assured her.Kassi laughed. "But next time, I won't try to convince Brooke to join me!"– Allison Wilson Lee

"But I don't want to wear mismatched shoes, Kassi," Brooke informed her best friend. The two girls were sitting together while riding the bus for a class field trip. During the drive, Kassi shared with Brooke how she longed to be unique--to stand out from the crowd and be different. But Brooke thought Kassi's idea abouthow to showcase her personal style went too far."If you wear one of my shoes, and I wear one of yours, we'll be wearing one of each. We're the same size, you know. Two different shoes--that's totally being different!" Kassi seemed so excited."Sorry, Kassi." Brooke shook her head.That evening at home, Kassi talked with her grandfather on the phone and explained her goal of being different. "Grandpa, I don't want to be just like everybody else; I want to be uniquely me. You know, the individual God created.""God did a great job of making you, Kassi! And I know He is pleased with you. Simply being different isn't always better though," Grandpa answered.Kassi thought about this as Grandpa continued. "Last summer, you gave your life to Jesus, remember? You put your trust in Him, who died for us, for the forgiveness of your sins. Now, as His child, you are called to be different--but not so much when it comes to the shoes you wear.""What do you mean?" Kassi asked."God wants His people to be set apart, dedicated to Him. God desires for you to be different in your character, your love for Him and others, and your obedience to Him. That matters much more to Him than how you dress," Grandpa replied."I get it, Grandpa. Since I belong to God, I need to make it my goal to be different from others by being more like Jesus instead of by making unusual fashion choices.""God tells us to be holy as He is holy--and He has given us the Holy Spirit so we can live in a way that shows others we belong to Jesus. You can do that and wear mixed-up shoes at the same time," Grandpa assured her.Kassi laughed. "But next time, I won't try to convince Brooke to join me!"– Allison Wilson Lee

How to Be Different1d2953a5-cc15-4276-9b81-a4410869d9bfSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS3 EP8. God Isn't Answering Yet ft. Ashley HetheringtonIn this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, is joined by bestie, Ashley Hetherington, to reveal all the newness they&#39;re stepping into all through radical faith in the Lord. They discuss what it looks like to follow the Lord and give Him your &quot;yes&quot; even when you have no idea where He&#39;s leading you. What do we do when we still have so many questions for God? ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, is joined by bestie, Ashley Hetherington, to reveal all the newness they&#39;re stepping into all through radical faith in the Lord. They discuss what it looks like to follow the Lord and give Him your &quot;yes&quot; even when you have no idea where He&#39;s leading you. What do we do when we still have so many questions for God? ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS3 EP8. God Isn't Answering Yet ft. Ashley Hetheringtona2c8ec79-a2ef-4a0b-af5f-c01f12118906Fri, 31 May 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 164: AVOID These 3 Phone Habits That Are Killing Your Brain! The Mental Health Doctor: Dr Aditi NerurkarIn this moment, the world renowned expert in stress, Dr Aditi Nerurkar discusses how the majority of people in the modern world suffer from ‘Popcorn Brain’. According to Dr Aditi ‘Popcorn Brain’ comes from our excessive use of smartphones and social media. This is a real biological phenomenon where your brain circuitry ‘pops’ due to overstimulation and spending too much time online. Your brain never really gets a moment of rest, as being online means it it receives a nonstop stream of information. ‘Popcorn Brain’ is different to the psychological disorder that is internet addiction, as internet addiction seriously affects your ability to live your life, whereas Popcorn Brain defines modern life with everyone being constantly distracted. One of the ways that you can overcome ‘Popcorn Brain’ and improve our mental health is by reducing your reliance on your phone, making sure that you create healthy digital boundaries, so that you give yourself the mental space to live your life. Listen to the full episode here Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/wSPySPjv1Jb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/neGcOqnv1Jb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Aditi Nerurkar - https://www.draditi.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the world renowned expert in stress, Dr Aditi Nerurkar discusses how the majority of people in the modern world suffer from ‘Popcorn Brain’. According to Dr Aditi ‘Popcorn Brain’ comes from our excessive use of smartphones and social media. This is a real biological phenomenon where your brain circuitry ‘pops’ due to overstimulation and spending too much time online. Your brain never really gets a moment of rest, as being online means it it receives a nonstop stream of information. ‘Popcorn Brain’ is different to the psychological disorder that is internet addiction, as internet addiction seriously affects your ability to live your life, whereas Popcorn Brain defines modern life with everyone being constantly distracted. One of the ways that you can overcome ‘Popcorn Brain’ and improve our mental health is by reducing your reliance on your phone, making sure that you create healthy digital boundaries, so that you give yourself the mental space to live your life. Listen to the full episode here Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/wSPySPjv1Jb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/neGcOqnv1Jb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Aditi Nerurkar - https://www.draditi.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 164: AVOID These 3 Phone Habits That Are Killing Your Brain! The Mental Health Doctor: Dr Aditi Nerurkar0db60f8b-68ca-46a0-8b28-65eef3b73a69Fri, 31 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000866https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Being Forgotten (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 152: Being Forgotten (2024)42bf27d1-8f1e-492e-bff9-c8c321656fadFri, 31 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi (2024) The Catechism makes clear to us that evangelization and the sacraments go hand in hand. An ancient saying is highlighted, linking the two: lex orandi, lex credendi—or, the law of prayer is the law of faith. Fr. Mike illustrates this connection by showing us that, when you change the sign that points to an invisible reality, you risk changing where it’s pointing. This is why “no sacramental rite may be modified or manipulated at the will of the minister or the community.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1122-1126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism makes clear to us that evangelization and the sacraments go hand in hand. An ancient saying is highlighted, linking the two: lex orandi, lex credendi—or, the law of prayer is the law of faith. Fr. Mike illustrates this connection by showing us that, when you change the sign that points to an invisible reality, you risk changing where it’s pointing. This is why “no sacramental rite may be modified or manipulated at the will of the minister or the community.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1122-1126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 152: Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi (2024)84c67a3f-bd47-4d81-a301-f3a82b7c2a55Fri, 31 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: Responding to Grace (2024) God’s free initiative demands man’s free response. We continue our discussion of grace today by examining how grace and our free will interact in our lives. Fr. Mike also explains the purpose of sacramental graces and how the expression of these graces looks different across the Body of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2002-2005. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God’s free initiative demands man’s free response. We continue our discussion of grace today by examining how grace and our free will interact in our lives. Fr. Mike also explains the purpose of sacramental graces and how the expression of these graces looks different across the Body of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2002-2005. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 263: Responding to Grace (2024)0477cd29-bfad-4032-8bd5-323c939793dcFri, 31 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi (2024) The Catechism makes clear to us that evangelization and the sacraments go hand in hand. An ancient saying is highlighted, linking the two: lex orandi, lex credendi—or, the law of prayer is the law of faith. Fr. Mike illustrates this connection by showing us that, when you change the sign that points to an invisible reality, you risk changing where it’s pointing. This is why “no sacramental rite may be modified or manipulated at the will of the minister or the community.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1122-1126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism makes clear to us that evangelization and the sacraments go hand in hand. An ancient saying is highlighted, linking the two: lex orandi, lex credendi—or, the law of prayer is the law of faith. Fr. Mike illustrates this connection by showing us that, when you change the sign that points to an invisible reality, you risk changing where it’s pointing. This is why “no sacramental rite may be modified or manipulated at the will of the minister or the community.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1122-1126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 152: Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi (2024)765833f0-aea3-4e0f-b1b2-89834d10d63cFri, 31 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Being Forgotten (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 152: Being Forgotten (2024)ccd0678d-1fc5-42d1-ba8f-7fc2aa945349Fri, 31 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Being Forgotten (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 152: Being Forgotten (2024)72a07635-e265-4525-9942-f8a1794264e6Fri, 31 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Being Forgotten (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 152: Being Forgotten (2024)5aca1b09-2108-45f3-b838-98f41bfc01ffFri, 31 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrue TreasureRoman tapped his fingers on the console of his family's minivan. He was about to honk the horn when he saw Mom lock the front door and swoop his baby sister onto her hip."Hurry," Roman mumbled. He wanted to get to the game store early.Mom opened the back door and secured his sister in her car seat, then slipped into the driver's seat and started the engine."Finally," said Roman. When Mom turned and arched a brow, Roman knew he needed to reign in his impatience. "Sorry, Mom."She smiled. "I know you're excited, but you need to calm down. We'll get there." They pulled out of the driveway and headed toward town.Roman opened his wallet and counted the bills neatly lined up inside. He'd helped with yard work and done extra chores around the house to save up for the new PlayBox video game console. It had taken him five months, but today he would be one of the first kids to own the only gaming system that would give him access to the latest and greatest downloadable video games. He could hardly wait.When Mom pulled into the parking lot, Roman's heart plummeted. Swarms of people stood outside the door, and the store didn't open for another thirty minutes. How could there be a line already? He unbuckled his seatbelt. "I'm going to get in line.""All right," said Mom. "I'll be at the grocery store next door. Come find me when you're done."An hour later, Roman held the large box in his hands as they pulled out of the parking lot. "Do you have any money left?" asked Mom."No." Roman ran his finger along the edges of the box. "But that's okay.""It was worth it?" asked Mom.Roman looked at his mom and smiled. "Totally.""You know," said Mom, "there's a story in the Bible about a man who sells everything he has to buy a field with hidden treasure. He wanted that treasure so much, he was willing to let go of everything else. Jesus says God's kingdom is like that." "Really?" asked Roman. "How?" Mom looked at him. "What do you think?" Roman squinted into the morning sun. "Because being in God's family is the best treasure ever, and knowing Jesus is worth more than anything else?"Mom smiled and nodded. "Totally." –Vickie Price Taylor

Roman tapped his fingers on the console of his family's minivan. He was about to honk the horn when he saw Mom lock the front door and swoop his baby sister onto her hip."Hurry," Roman mumbled. He wanted to get to the game store early.Mom opened the back door and secured his sister in her car seat, then slipped into the driver's seat and started the engine."Finally," said Roman. When Mom turned and arched a brow, Roman knew he needed to reign in his impatience. "Sorry, Mom."She smiled. "I know you're excited, but you need to calm down. We'll get there." They pulled out of the driveway and headed toward town.Roman opened his wallet and counted the bills neatly lined up inside. He'd helped with yard work and done extra chores around the house to save up for the new PlayBox video game console. It had taken him five months, but today he would be one of the first kids to own the only gaming system that would give him access to the latest and greatest downloadable video games. He could hardly wait.When Mom pulled into the parking lot, Roman's heart plummeted. Swarms of people stood outside the door, and the store didn't open for another thirty minutes. How could there be a line already? He unbuckled his seatbelt. "I'm going to get in line.""All right," said Mom. "I'll be at the grocery store next door. Come find me when you're done."An hour later, Roman held the large box in his hands as they pulled out of the parking lot. "Do you have any money left?" asked Mom."No." Roman ran his finger along the edges of the box. "But that's okay.""It was worth it?" asked Mom.Roman looked at his mom and smiled. "Totally.""You know," said Mom, "there's a story in the Bible about a man who sells everything he has to buy a field with hidden treasure. He wanted that treasure so much, he was willing to let go of everything else. Jesus says God's kingdom is like that." "Really?" asked Roman. "How?" Mom looked at him. "What do you think?" Roman squinted into the morning sun. "Because being in God's family is the best treasure ever, and knowing Jesus is worth more than anything else?"Mom smiled and nodded. "Totally." –Vickie Price Taylor

True Treasure0c697be4-3fed-4fbe-82d8-dd832c201efcFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrue TreasureRoman tapped his fingers on the console of his family's minivan. He was about to honk the horn when he saw Mom lock the front door and swoop his baby sister onto her hip."Hurry," Roman mumbled. He wanted to get to the game store early.Mom opened the back door and secured his sister in her car seat, then slipped into the driver's seat and started the engine."Finally," said Roman. When Mom turned and arched a brow, Roman knew he needed to rein in his impatience. "Sorry, Mom."She smiled. "I know you're excited, but you need to calm down. We'll get there." They pulled out of the driveway and headed toward town.Roman opened his wallet and counted the bills neatly lined up inside. He'd helped with yard work and done extra chores around the house to save up for the new PlayBox video game console. It had taken him five months, but today he would be one of the first kids to own the only gaming system that would give him access to the latest and greatest downloadable video games. He could hardly wait.When Mom pulled into the parking lot, Roman's heart plummeted. Swarms of people stood outside the door, and the store didn't open for another thirty minutes. How could there be a line already? He unbuckled his seatbelt. "I'm going to get in line.""All right," said Mom. "I'll be at the grocery store next door. Come find me when you're done."An hour later, Roman held the large box in his hands as they pulled out of the parking lot. "Do you have any money left?" asked Mom."No." Roman ran his finger along the edges of the box. "But that's okay.""It was worth it?" asked Mom.Roman looked at his mom and smiled. "Totally.""You know," said Mom, "there's a story in the Bible about a man who sells everything he has to buy a field with hidden treasure. He wanted that treasure so much, he was willing to let go of everything else. Jesus says God's kingdom is like that." "Really?" asked Roman. "How?" Mom looked at him. "What do you think?" Roman squinted into the morning sun. "Because being in God's family is the best treasure ever, and knowing Jesus is worth more than anything else?"Mom smiled and nodded. "Totally." –Vickie Price Taylor

Roman tapped his fingers on the console of his family's minivan. He was about to honk the horn when he saw Mom lock the front door and swoop his baby sister onto her hip."Hurry," Roman mumbled. He wanted to get to the game store early.Mom opened the back door and secured his sister in her car seat, then slipped into the driver's seat and started the engine."Finally," said Roman. When Mom turned and arched a brow, Roman knew he needed to rein in his impatience. "Sorry, Mom."She smiled. "I know you're excited, but you need to calm down. We'll get there." They pulled out of the driveway and headed toward town.Roman opened his wallet and counted the bills neatly lined up inside. He'd helped with yard work and done extra chores around the house to save up for the new PlayBox video game console. It had taken him five months, but today he would be one of the first kids to own the only gaming system that would give him access to the latest and greatest downloadable video games. He could hardly wait.When Mom pulled into the parking lot, Roman's heart plummeted. Swarms of people stood outside the door, and the store didn't open for another thirty minutes. How could there be a line already? He unbuckled his seatbelt. "I'm going to get in line.""All right," said Mom. "I'll be at the grocery store next door. Come find me when you're done."An hour later, Roman held the large box in his hands as they pulled out of the parking lot. "Do you have any money left?" asked Mom."No." Roman ran his finger along the edges of the box. "But that's okay.""It was worth it?" asked Mom.Roman looked at his mom and smiled. "Totally.""You know," said Mom, "there's a story in the Bible about a man who sells everything he has to buy a field with hidden treasure. He wanted that treasure so much, he was willing to let go of everything else. Jesus says God's kingdom is like that." "Really?" asked Roman. "How?" Mom looked at him. "What do you think?" Roman squinted into the morning sun. "Because being in God's family is the best treasure ever, and knowing Jesus is worth more than anything else?"Mom smiled and nodded. "Totally." –Vickie Price Taylor

True Treasure5e1c9017-3130-4fc6-83eb-6e1e65c4ab8cFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsI Love Being Catholic. Here's Why. If you&#39;re truly open-minded, you can find some truth in most religions. You can find plenty of goodness and beauty as well. But where is the whole truth of God—the &quot;fullness of truth&quot;? Fr. Mike makes the case for Catholic Christianity, and why you should settle for nothing less.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you&#39;re truly open-minded, you can find some truth in most religions. You can find plenty of goodness and beauty as well. But where is the whole truth of God—the &quot;fullness of truth&quot;? Fr. Mike makes the case for Catholic Christianity, and why you should settle for nothing less.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullI Love Being Catholic. Here's Why.4a204545-d4b6-4a07-b3dc-925d8e2ab97dThu, 30 May 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsI Love Being Catholic. Here's Why. If you&#39;re truly open-minded, you can find some truth in most religions. You can find plenty of goodness and beauty as well. But where is the whole truth of God—the &quot;fullness of truth&quot;? Fr. Mike makes the case for Catholic Christianity, and why you should settle for nothing less.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you&#39;re truly open-minded, you can find some truth in most religions. You can find plenty of goodness and beauty as well. But where is the whole truth of God—the &quot;fullness of truth&quot;? Fr. Mike makes the case for Catholic Christianity, and why you should settle for nothing less.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullI Love Being Catholic. Here's Why.1123dcd4-4984-4b59-aa49-61193ca65395Thu, 30 May 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Quick Q&A With Father, Relics, Protestant Deliverance and MediumsA quick Q&A with Father Martins to tide us over until Season 2 comes.

A quick Q&A with Father Martins to tide us over until Season 2 comes.

fullA Quick Q&A With Father, Relics, Protestant Deliverance and Mediumscdecb5cc-0ab2-4e4e-8b98-1ad2ba51950cThu, 30 May 2024 14:02:04 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMajor Evangelization MistakesEvangelization is not just for Protestants, apologists, priests, or for… well… evangelists. Christ and His Church mandate all believers to proclaim the Gospel. Let’s be honest, this divine mandate can instill fear and dread in most of us. In today’s episode, John, Sam, and Devin reveal the 5 major evangelization mistakes that can trip us up and counter techniques that will help all of us better evangelize. From misrepresenting God to the pitfalls of being overly agreeable, we offer real-life stories to help you share your faith more effectively. 🔴 🔴 MONTH OF MARY SPECIAL - FREE $120 Rosary for all Catholic Gentleman Plus Annual Memberships 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 161 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Today we go into 3 additional ways that will lead to failure, like always being right.) Bring Devin to Your Parish or Diocese - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/events-2/ or send us an email at podcast@catholicgentleman.com ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evangelization is not just for Protestants, apologists, priests, or for… well… evangelists. Christ and His Church mandate all believers to proclaim the Gospel. Let’s be honest, this divine mandate can instill fear and dread in most of us. In today’s episode, John, Sam, and Devin reveal the 5 major evangelization mistakes that can trip us up and counter techniques that will help all of us better evangelize. From misrepresenting God to the pitfalls of being overly agreeable, we offer real-life stories to help you share your faith more effectively. 🔴 🔴 MONTH OF MARY SPECIAL - FREE $120 Rosary for all Catholic Gentleman Plus Annual Memberships 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 161 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Today we go into 3 additional ways that will lead to failure, like always being right.) Bring Devin to Your Parish or Diocese - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/events-2/ or send us an email at podcast@catholicgentleman.com ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMajor Evangelization Mistakes03866269-dcb0-4ccc-b404-9857f7df2898Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:00 +00003188https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDr Mike: The Hidden Side Effects Of Vaping! The Dark Side Of Being A Doctor! We Need To Stop Medical Misinformation!He might be known as the ‘Sexiest Doctor Alive’ but his true talent is fighting against the ugly side of medical misinformation.  Doctor Mike is a family medicine doctor and YouTube’s #1 Doctor. He has over 25 million followers on social media and is also the host of ‘The Checkup with Doctor Mike’ podcast.  In this conversation, Doctor Mike and Steven discuss topics such as, the errors in the biggest online health trends, which popular diets are destroying your health, the real truth about calorie counting, and the one thing that helped Dr Mike cure his depression.  00:00 Intro 02:01 Helping People Make Better Health Decisions 05:10 Why Have People Resonated With You And Your Approach True Medical Information 09:54 How Do You Check The Evidence Of The Studies You Share? 11:56 The New Health Trends: Optimisation, Longevity, Anti-Ageing 16:17 Lifestyle Changes Is The First Doctor's Advice 18:14 Do Shortcuts Exist In Medicine? 19:03 What's Your Take On Calories In, Calories Out 21:02 How To Make A Diet Stick 23:16 The False Illusion Of A Good Body Equals Good Health 26:46 Calories In And Calories Out Does Work 28:49 The Benefits Of Exercising 30:21 Where Is The Direction Of Travel With Our Health? 32:51 What Would Happen If There Was A Deadlier Pandemic Than Covid 34:41 Is Vaping Dangerous? 39:27 The Real And Painful Reason Why I Started Boxing 41:32 Losing My Mum 47:07 What's The Best Way To Heal From Grief? 49:49 Your Journey With Mental Health & Social Media Bullying 54:05 The Best Advice I Received From My Therapist 55:55 Are Certain People More Prone To Get Addicted To Social Media? 57:12 Have You Considered Quitting Social Media?? 58:25 Are Vitamin Supplements Good For Us? 59:45 Can We Get All Our Nutrients And Vitamins From Foods? 01:03:36 Do Prebiotics And Probiotics Work? 01:05:19 We Should Listen To The Health Advice Our Grandmothers Told Us 01:08:15 Mentioning Experts That Are Wrong 01:10:46 People Are Losing Trust In Doctors Because Of This 01:18:28 Look After Your Children, We Need This Out Of Schools 01:25:09 Are You A Deep Thinker? 01:27:39 How Do You Deal With So Much Loss And Grief? 01:29:01 What Was Your Hardest Day? 01:33:53 How To Save Someone's Life Doing CPR 01:41:23 I Asked The Doctors To Stop Doing CPR On My Mother 01:43:29 Last Guest Question Here is a link to an article discussing the inefficiency of the anti-depression drug, Paxil: https://bit.ly/3X867q2  Follow Doctor Mike:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3V4pJsy  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4bVeidJ  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3yPtKcQ  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo  Sponsors: ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He might be known as the ‘Sexiest Doctor Alive’ but his true talent is fighting against the ugly side of medical misinformation.  Doctor Mike is a family medicine doctor and YouTube’s #1 Doctor. He has over 25 million followers on social media and is also the host of ‘The Checkup with Doctor Mike’ podcast.  In this conversation, Doctor Mike and Steven discuss topics such as, the errors in the biggest online health trends, which popular diets are destroying your health, the real truth about calorie counting, and the one thing that helped Dr Mike cure his depression.  00:00 Intro 02:01 Helping People Make Better Health Decisions 05:10 Why Have People Resonated With You And Your Approach True Medical Information 09:54 How Do You Check The Evidence Of The Studies You Share? 11:56 The New Health Trends: Optimisation, Longevity, Anti-Ageing 16:17 Lifestyle Changes Is The First Doctor's Advice 18:14 Do Shortcuts Exist In Medicine? 19:03 What's Your Take On Calories In, Calories Out 21:02 How To Make A Diet Stick 23:16 The False Illusion Of A Good Body Equals Good Health 26:46 Calories In And Calories Out Does Work 28:49 The Benefits Of Exercising 30:21 Where Is The Direction Of Travel With Our Health? 32:51 What Would Happen If There Was A Deadlier Pandemic Than Covid 34:41 Is Vaping Dangerous? 39:27 The Real And Painful Reason Why I Started Boxing 41:32 Losing My Mum 47:07 What's The Best Way To Heal From Grief? 49:49 Your Journey With Mental Health & Social Media Bullying 54:05 The Best Advice I Received From My Therapist 55:55 Are Certain People More Prone To Get Addicted To Social Media? 57:12 Have You Considered Quitting Social Media?? 58:25 Are Vitamin Supplements Good For Us? 59:45 Can We Get All Our Nutrients And Vitamins From Foods? 01:03:36 Do Prebiotics And Probiotics Work? 01:05:19 We Should Listen To The Health Advice Our Grandmothers Told Us 01:08:15 Mentioning Experts That Are Wrong 01:10:46 People Are Losing Trust In Doctors Because Of This 01:18:28 Look After Your Children, We Need This Out Of Schools 01:25:09 Are You A Deep Thinker? 01:27:39 How Do You Deal With So Much Loss And Grief? 01:29:01 What Was Your Hardest Day? 01:33:53 How To Save Someone's Life Doing CPR 01:41:23 I Asked The Doctors To Stop Doing CPR On My Mother 01:43:29 Last Guest Question Here is a link to an article discussing the inefficiency of the anti-depression drug, Paxil: https://bit.ly/3X867q2  Follow Doctor Mike:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3V4pJsy  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4bVeidJ  YouTube - https://bit.ly/3yPtKcQ  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo  Sponsors: ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDr Mike: The Hidden Side Effects Of Vaping! The Dark Side Of Being A Doctor! We Need To Stop Medical Misinformation!fc993e31-49ca-4de5-b7c8-0fa5f16c0ffcThu, 30 May 2024 05:00:00 +00006637https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2024) Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2024)8087ca30-1c68-416a-9ccf-a5ba82a73f12Thu, 30 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: The Seven Sacraments (2024) The Catechism introduces the seven sacraments that Christ offers the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. The Catechism highlights the fact that the sacraments are “by the Church” because the Church is “Christ’s action at work”, and they are “for the Church” because they “manifest and communicate to men…the mystery of communion with the God who is love.” Fr. Mike focuses on the fact that while ministerial priests administer many of the sacraments, their priesthood is at the service of the baptismal priesthood, into which all of the baptized are ordained. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1113-1121. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces the seven sacraments that Christ offers the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. The Catechism highlights the fact that the sacraments are “by the Church” because the Church is “Christ’s action at work”, and they are “for the Church” because they “manifest and communicate to men…the mystery of communion with the God who is love.” Fr. Mike focuses on the fact that while ministerial priests administer many of the sacraments, their priesthood is at the service of the baptismal priesthood, into which all of the baptized are ordained. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1113-1121. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 151: The Seven Sacraments (2024)7c5b933d-4062-45e6-98bd-0e925e0aaec8Thu, 30 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: The Seven Sacraments (2024) The Catechism introduces the seven sacraments that Christ offers the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. The Catechism highlights the fact that the sacraments are “by the Church” because the Church is “Christ’s action at work”, and they are “for the Church” because they “manifest and communicate to men…the mystery of communion with the God who is love.” Fr. Mike focuses on the fact that while ministerial priests administer many of the sacraments, their priesthood is at the service of the baptismal priesthood, into which all of the baptized are ordained. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1113-1121. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces the seven sacraments that Christ offers the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. The Catechism highlights the fact that the sacraments are “by the Church” because the Church is “Christ’s action at work”, and they are “for the Church” because they “manifest and communicate to men…the mystery of communion with the God who is love.” Fr. Mike focuses on the fact that while ministerial priests administer many of the sacraments, their priesthood is at the service of the baptismal priesthood, into which all of the baptized are ordained. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1113-1121. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 151: The Seven Sacraments (2024)2cf98413-2dc2-4239-b231-c0beee805a52Thu, 30 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2024) Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2024)3ec54b51-7ada-4ced-96ef-87d6a6850c9fThu, 30 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2024) Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2024)4640aa58-3524-418a-a664-3502242fff40Thu, 30 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2024) Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2024)687257c0-c820-4db1-8148-648ba2c2db8bThu, 30 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#869 - Psalms 140-141 – Rescue MeThis episode is part 104 of a study of the book of Psalms. In this episode we have two more psalms of David where he is asking God to rescue him from his enemies. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-140-141-rescue-me/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 104 of a study of the book of Psalms. In this episode we have two more psalms of David where he is asking God to rescue him from his enemies. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-140-141-rescue-me/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#869 - Psalms 140-141 – Rescue Me0db337be-2457-443d-8a74-7f2a7d69fb39Thu, 30 May 2024 03:00:00 +0000750https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFlip It!CRASH! Mae threw one of her toys across the room. Why does everything have to be so difficult? Flopping on her bed, Mae grabbed her stuffed octopus and flipped it inside out. Now it was frowning back at her. "That's how I feel too, Oki." "What happened? I heard a crash." Mom slipped into Mae's room and sat down next to her daughter. "Uh-oh, I see that Oki's face matches yours right now." "I can't get that bracelet right! I even read the instructions and watched that video on it, but it's still not turning out." "Yes, I can see how that would be frustrating. Why didn't you ask for help?" Mae shrugged. "Sometimes I just want to figure it out on my own." Mom nodded and sighed. "I do that sometimes too." "You do?" Mae looked at Mom suspiciously. "How about last week when I got that new mixer and tried to put it together?" "You were really frustrated!" Mae recalled. "Good thing Ben can figure stuff like that out." "Your big brother was very patient and got it working, but I had to ask him first. I also had to ask God for help." Mae's eyes widened. "God helped you put the mixer together?" Mom laughed. "Not physically, no, but He did help me with my attitude. You remember how I was pretty upset with myself when I couldn't figure it out? I could have allowed that frustration to determine my attitude for the rest of my day, but instead I prayed and asked God to help me remember that I have the Holy Spirit in me and can let my attitude reflect His love. I was grumbling and irritable, but with God's help, I chose to focus on what was true, right, and lovely, just like it says in Philippians chapter four." "God helped you flip your attitude," said Mae. Mom nodded. "It's okay to get frustrated, Mae, everyone does. What we do when we're frustrated is what matters. Do we stick with this face and attitude--" Mom grabbed Oki and turned her inside out "--or do we trust God to help us not lose sight of His goodness, love, and promises, even when we feel frustrated?" Mae winked at Mom. "Oki does look better with a smile." –Savannah Coleman

CRASH! Mae threw one of her toys across the room. Why does everything have to be so difficult? Flopping on her bed, Mae grabbed her stuffed octopus and flipped it inside out. Now it was frowning back at her. "That's how I feel too, Oki." "What happened? I heard a crash." Mom slipped into Mae's room and sat down next to her daughter. "Uh-oh, I see that Oki's face matches yours right now." "I can't get that bracelet right! I even read the instructions and watched that video on it, but it's still not turning out." "Yes, I can see how that would be frustrating. Why didn't you ask for help?" Mae shrugged. "Sometimes I just want to figure it out on my own." Mom nodded and sighed. "I do that sometimes too." "You do?" Mae looked at Mom suspiciously. "How about last week when I got that new mixer and tried to put it together?" "You were really frustrated!" Mae recalled. "Good thing Ben can figure stuff like that out." "Your big brother was very patient and got it working, but I had to ask him first. I also had to ask God for help." Mae's eyes widened. "God helped you put the mixer together?" Mom laughed. "Not physically, no, but He did help me with my attitude. You remember how I was pretty upset with myself when I couldn't figure it out? I could have allowed that frustration to determine my attitude for the rest of my day, but instead I prayed and asked God to help me remember that I have the Holy Spirit in me and can let my attitude reflect His love. I was grumbling and irritable, but with God's help, I chose to focus on what was true, right, and lovely, just like it says in Philippians chapter four." "God helped you flip your attitude," said Mae. Mom nodded. "It's okay to get frustrated, Mae, everyone does. What we do when we're frustrated is what matters. Do we stick with this face and attitude--" Mom grabbed Oki and turned her inside out "--or do we trust God to help us not lose sight of His goodness, love, and promises, even when we feel frustrated?" Mae winked at Mom. "Oki does look better with a smile." –Savannah Coleman

Flip It!4eb1a8b1-8ecb-4630-a8c7-9dff32d0facfThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFlip It!CRASH! Mae threw one of her toys across the room. Why does everything have to be so difficult? Flopping on her bed, Mae grabbed her stuffed octopus and flipped it inside out. Now it was frowning back at her. "That's how I feel too, Oki." "What happened? I heard a crash." Mom slipped into Mae's room and sat down next to her daughter. "Uh-oh, I see that Oki's face matches yours right now." "I can't get that bracelet right! I even read the instructions and watched that video on it, but it's still not turning out." "Yes, I can see how that would be frustrating. Why didn't you ask for help?" Mae shrugged. "Sometimes I just want to figure it out on my own." Mom nodded and sighed. "I do that sometimes too." "You do?" Mae looked at Mom suspiciously. "How about last week when I got that new mixer and tried to put it together?" "You were really frustrated!" Mae recalled. "Good thing Ben can figure stuff like that out." "Your big brother was very patient and got it working, but I had to ask him first. I also had to ask God for help." Mae's eyes widened. "God helped you put the mixer together?" Mom laughed. "Not physically, no, but He did help me with my attitude. You remember how I was pretty upset with myself when I couldn't figure it out? I could have allowed that frustration to determine my attitude for the rest of my day, but instead I prayed and asked God to help me remember that I have the Holy Spirit in me and can let my attitude reflect His love. I was grumbling and irritable, but with God's help, I chose to focus on what was true, right, and lovely, just like it says in Philippians chapter four." "God helped you flip your attitude," said Mae. Mom nodded. "It's okay to get frustrated, Mae, everyone does. What we do when we're frustrated is what matters. Do we stick with this face and attitude--" Mom grabbed Oki and turned her inside out "--or do we trust God to help us not lose sight of His goodness, love, and promises, even when we feel frustrated?" Mae winked at Mom. "Oki does look better with a smile." –Savannah Coleman

CRASH! Mae threw one of her toys across the room. Why does everything have to be so difficult? Flopping on her bed, Mae grabbed her stuffed octopus and flipped it inside out. Now it was frowning back at her. "That's how I feel too, Oki." "What happened? I heard a crash." Mom slipped into Mae's room and sat down next to her daughter. "Uh-oh, I see that Oki's face matches yours right now." "I can't get that bracelet right! I even read the instructions and watched that video on it, but it's still not turning out." "Yes, I can see how that would be frustrating. Why didn't you ask for help?" Mae shrugged. "Sometimes I just want to figure it out on my own." Mom nodded and sighed. "I do that sometimes too." "You do?" Mae looked at Mom suspiciously. "How about last week when I got that new mixer and tried to put it together?" "You were really frustrated!" Mae recalled. "Good thing Ben can figure stuff like that out." "Your big brother was very patient and got it working, but I had to ask him first. I also had to ask God for help." Mae's eyes widened. "God helped you put the mixer together?" Mom laughed. "Not physically, no, but He did help me with my attitude. You remember how I was pretty upset with myself when I couldn't figure it out? I could have allowed that frustration to determine my attitude for the rest of my day, but instead I prayed and asked God to help me remember that I have the Holy Spirit in me and can let my attitude reflect His love. I was grumbling and irritable, but with God's help, I chose to focus on what was true, right, and lovely, just like it says in Philippians chapter four." "God helped you flip your attitude," said Mae. Mom nodded. "It's okay to get frustrated, Mae, everyone does. What we do when we're frustrated is what matters. Do we stick with this face and attitude--" Mom grabbed Oki and turned her inside out "--or do we trust God to help us not lose sight of His goodness, love, and promises, even when we feel frustrated?" Mae winked at Mom. "Oki does look better with a smile." –Savannah Coleman

Flip It!0282c155-eca6-4f42-a366-31c25a89634eThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags333: God Answers the 5 SistersNumbers 27:1-11. Join us on one of  Bible's lesser-known scriptures in our new series: "Hidden Gems: The Lesser-Known Stories of the Bible." In this episode, we explore the courageous scripture of the five Daughters of Zelophehad. Join us as we uncover how these remarkable sisters stood up in order to inherit their father’s land; a bold move that led to a historic change in the law. Key Takeaways: Faith in Action: These sisters demonstrated profound faith and determination. Believing that God would provide for them, they took action, which reminds us that faith often requires us to step forward and act. God's Just: The story highlights God’s commitment to justice. When Moses sought God’s guidance, He affirmed the sisters' plea, showing that God values the rights and inheritances of all His people, including women. Kids will remember that this was a first. Most cultures then didn’t value children and women but God changes that. Legacy of Change: The decision in favor of the Daughters of Zelophehad didn’t just affect their immediate situation—it instituted a new law that impacted the entire community. This shows how courageous actions can lead to significant societal changes.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Numbers 27:1-11. Join us on one of  Bible's lesser-known scriptures in our new series: "Hidden Gems: The Lesser-Known Stories of the Bible." In this episode, we explore the courageous scripture of the five Daughters of Zelophehad. Join us as we uncover how these remarkable sisters stood up in order to inherit their father’s land; a bold move that led to a historic change in the law. Key Takeaways: Faith in Action: These sisters demonstrated profound faith and determination. Believing that God would provide for them, they took action, which reminds us that faith often requires us to step forward and act. God's Just: The story highlights God’s commitment to justice. When Moses sought God’s guidance, He affirmed the sisters' plea, showing that God values the rights and inheritances of all His people, including women. Kids will remember that this was a first. Most cultures then didn’t value children and women but God changes that. Legacy of Change: The decision in favor of the Daughters of Zelophehad didn’t just affect their immediate situation—it instituted a new law that impacted the entire community. This shows how courageous actions can lead to significant societal changes.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full333: God Answers the 5 Sisters6f44ff4e-0477-4f72-9e51-1818652bf17cWed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000645https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To SurrenderWe hear all the time that we need to surrender something to the Lord. Sure, it sounds good, and is probably a good thing to do - but how do we actually do it? Sometimes surrendering that particular thing kind of feels almost like a little bit of death!  Sometimes it actually is. But we still have to do it anyways. Join me in this episode as I walk through How to finally Surrender something to the Lord. It's super simple, but also super hard. To help make the point, I also tell 3 stories in my life of where I've had to surrender something, and the pain and agony I've gone through to do it. You can find my new free Manly Strengths Assessment here: https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

We hear all the time that we need to surrender something to the Lord. Sure, it sounds good, and is probably a good thing to do - but how do we actually do it? Sometimes surrendering that particular thing kind of feels almost like a little bit of death!  Sometimes it actually is. But we still have to do it anyways. Join me in this episode as I walk through How to finally Surrender something to the Lord. It's super simple, but also super hard. To help make the point, I also tell 3 stories in my life of where I've had to surrender something, and the pain and agony I've gone through to do it. You can find my new free Manly Strengths Assessment here: https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/

fullHow To Surrender3ff8be3f-ec9c-450c-8a28-8688159aaf89Wed, 29 May 2024 04:21:21 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2024) Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2024)c56eb20e-d096-4614-b83d-f21f44ce2875Wed, 29 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Epiclesis (2024) At the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the epiclesis, when the priest begs the Holy Spirit to come and transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. The Catechism explains this mysterious reality, and Fr. Mike reiterates that the Mass is not a repetition of Christ’s once-and-for-all sacrifice, but a re-presentation and celebration of his eternal sacrifice on the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1104-1112. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

At the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the epiclesis, when the priest begs the Holy Spirit to come and transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. The Catechism explains this mysterious reality, and Fr. Mike reiterates that the Mass is not a repetition of Christ’s once-and-for-all sacrifice, but a re-presentation and celebration of his eternal sacrifice on the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1104-1112. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 150: The Epiclesis (2024)4f1a621d-656b-4c06-ab4f-dac90f81b047Wed, 29 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Epiclesis (2024) At the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the epiclesis, when the priest begs the Holy Spirit to come and transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. The Catechism explains this mysterious reality, and Fr. Mike reiterates that the Mass is not a repetition of Christ’s once-and-for-all sacrifice, but a re-presentation and celebration of his eternal sacrifice on the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1104-1112. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

At the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the epiclesis, when the priest begs the Holy Spirit to come and transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. The Catechism explains this mysterious reality, and Fr. Mike reiterates that the Mass is not a repetition of Christ’s once-and-for-all sacrifice, but a re-presentation and celebration of his eternal sacrifice on the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1104-1112. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 150: The Epiclesis (2024)3f97f898-ede4-4c8e-bcec-01f6b19c9fd6Wed, 29 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2024) Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2024)b1d09039-599f-43a6-baca-c95468575bb1Wed, 29 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2024) Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2024)db4653df-e0f1-4cb9-9c7a-845964e66b77Wed, 29 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2024) Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2024)77f19e7b-20d2-4b7c-97dd-2ac7f75594e2Wed, 29 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGood Listener"Anna makes me so mad!" declared Kenzo. "She never listens to anyone else's ideas. And she always whispers in class. I wish she'd just sit still for one minute and listen to what someone else is saying!""Well, just be sure you don't let her keep you from listening when your teacher is speaking," said Mom. "Listening is your responsibility."After dinner, it was Kenzo's turn to read a selection for family devotions. He quickly read through the verses, then shut the Bible. "Okay, so can we pray now?" he asked, sitting on the edge of his chair. "I have homework to do.""In a minute," said Dad. "I have a praise to share. This morning, I read Ephesians 4:32 and realized that the Lord was telling me to forgive a man at work for something he had said about me. I prayed about it, and I trusted God to help me let go of my bitter attitude and forgive him. It was hard to do, but I feel so much better now.""How does God speak to you?" asked Kenzo. "He never speaks to me like that.""Could it be that you don't take the time to listen?" asked Dad."I listen," said Kenzo. "My teacher says I'm one of her best listeners.""Listening to God is a bit different though," Mom said. "God speaks to us through His Word, the Bible. When we read it and listen to what it says, the Holy Spirit speaks its truth to our hearts.""Just like this morning when I read that verse about forgiveness and God spoke to me through it and made me realize that I had to do what it says," Dad added. "As we listen to God's voice in the Bible and carefully think about the verses we read, the Holy Spirit helps us understand the truth He wants us to know and live it out in our lives. But we won't know what He's saying unless we listen.""Remember how you wished your friend Anna could sit still for one minute?" asked Mom. "I think God would like you to sit still and listen to Him speak." –Nance E. Keyes

"Anna makes me so mad!" declared Kenzo. "She never listens to anyone else's ideas. And she always whispers in class. I wish she'd just sit still for one minute and listen to what someone else is saying!""Well, just be sure you don't let her keep you from listening when your teacher is speaking," said Mom. "Listening is your responsibility."After dinner, it was Kenzo's turn to read a selection for family devotions. He quickly read through the verses, then shut the Bible. "Okay, so can we pray now?" he asked, sitting on the edge of his chair. "I have homework to do.""In a minute," said Dad. "I have a praise to share. This morning, I read Ephesians 4:32 and realized that the Lord was telling me to forgive a man at work for something he had said about me. I prayed about it, and I trusted God to help me let go of my bitter attitude and forgive him. It was hard to do, but I feel so much better now.""How does God speak to you?" asked Kenzo. "He never speaks to me like that.""Could it be that you don't take the time to listen?" asked Dad."I listen," said Kenzo. "My teacher says I'm one of her best listeners.""Listening to God is a bit different though," Mom said. "God speaks to us through His Word, the Bible. When we read it and listen to what it says, the Holy Spirit speaks its truth to our hearts.""Just like this morning when I read that verse about forgiveness and God spoke to me through it and made me realize that I had to do what it says," Dad added. "As we listen to God's voice in the Bible and carefully think about the verses we read, the Holy Spirit helps us understand the truth He wants us to know and live it out in our lives. But we won't know what He's saying unless we listen.""Remember how you wished your friend Anna could sit still for one minute?" asked Mom. "I think God would like you to sit still and listen to Him speak." –Nance E. Keyes

Good Listener8a5e3f9d-06c9-4079-97a2-06541bb482fdWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGood Listener"Anna makes me so mad!" declared Kenzo. "She never listens to anyone else's ideas. And she always whispers in class. I wish she'd just sit still for one minute and listen to what someone else is saying!""Well, just be sure you don't let her keep you from listening when your teacher is speaking," said Mom. "Listening is your responsibility."After dinner, it was Kenzo's turn to read a selection for family devotions. He quickly read through the verses, then shut the Bible. "Okay, so can we pray now?" he asked, sitting on the edge of his chair. "I have homework to do.""In a minute," said Dad. "I have a praise to share. This morning, I read Ephesians 4:32 and realized that the Lord was telling me to forgive a man at work for something he had said about me. I prayed about it, and I trusted God to help me let go of my bitter attitude and forgive him. It was hard to do, but I feel so much better now.""How does God speak to you?" asked Kenzo. "He never speaks to me like that.""Could it be that you don't take the time to listen?" asked Dad."I listen," said Kenzo. "My teacher says I'm one of her best listeners.""Listening to God is a bit different though," Mom said. "God speaks to us through His Word, the Bible. When we read it and listen to what it says, the Holy Spirit speaks its truth to our hearts.""Just like this morning when I read that verse about forgiveness and God spoke to me through it and made me realize that I had to do what it says," Dad added. "As we listen to God's voice in the Bible and carefully think about the verses we read, the Holy Spirit helps us understand the truth He wants us to know and live it out in our lives. But we won't know what He's saying unless we listen.""Remember how you wished your friend Anna could sit still for one minute?" asked Mom. "I think God would like you to sit still and listen to Him speak." –Nance E. Keyes

"Anna makes me so mad!" declared Kenzo. "She never listens to anyone else's ideas. And she always whispers in class. I wish she'd just sit still for one minute and listen to what someone else is saying!""Well, just be sure you don't let her keep you from listening when your teacher is speaking," said Mom. "Listening is your responsibility."After dinner, it was Kenzo's turn to read a selection for family devotions. He quickly read through the verses, then shut the Bible. "Okay, so can we pray now?" he asked, sitting on the edge of his chair. "I have homework to do.""In a minute," said Dad. "I have a praise to share. This morning, I read Ephesians 4:32 and realized that the Lord was telling me to forgive a man at work for something he had said about me. I prayed about it, and I trusted God to help me let go of my bitter attitude and forgive him. It was hard to do, but I feel so much better now.""How does God speak to you?" asked Kenzo. "He never speaks to me like that.""Could it be that you don't take the time to listen?" asked Dad."I listen," said Kenzo. "My teacher says I'm one of her best listeners.""Listening to God is a bit different though," Mom said. "God speaks to us through His Word, the Bible. When we read it and listen to what it says, the Holy Spirit speaks its truth to our hearts.""Just like this morning when I read that verse about forgiveness and God spoke to me through it and made me realize that I had to do what it says," Dad added. "As we listen to God's voice in the Bible and carefully think about the verses we read, the Holy Spirit helps us understand the truth He wants us to know and live it out in our lives. But we won't know what He's saying unless we listen.""Remember how you wished your friend Anna could sit still for one minute?" asked Mom. "I think God would like you to sit still and listen to Him speak." –Nance E. Keyes

Good Listener2284d56e-c6ad-4ecd-8d40-b075f074d5d8Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: All Is Vanity (2024) Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 149: All Is Vanity (2024)56cef7b5-9012-49e2-984a-23f242b0103fTue, 28 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: The Holy Spirit Recalls Christ’s Mystery (2024) Fr. Mike examines how the Holy Spirit recalls the mystery of Christ. We explore how the Holy Spirit both inspires the Word of God and recalls the Word of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that it is the Holy Spirit that helps us hear and understand God’s Word. It is the Holy Spirit that helps elicit a response of consent and commitment within us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1099-1103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines how the Holy Spirit recalls the mystery of Christ. We explore how the Holy Spirit both inspires the Word of God and recalls the Word of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that it is the Holy Spirit that helps us hear and understand God’s Word. It is the Holy Spirit that helps elicit a response of consent and commitment within us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1099-1103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 149: The Holy Spirit Recalls Christ’s Mystery (2024)fdb07550-54db-48bd-aea5-a3b05dad2cbdTue, 28 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: The Holy Spirit Recalls Christ’s Mystery (2024) Fr. Mike examines how the Holy Spirit recalls the mystery of Christ. We explore how the Holy Spirit both inspires the Word of God and recalls the Word of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that it is the Holy Spirit that helps us hear and understand God’s Word. It is the Holy Spirit that helps elicit a response of consent and commitment within us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1099-1103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines how the Holy Spirit recalls the mystery of Christ. We explore how the Holy Spirit both inspires the Word of God and recalls the Word of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that it is the Holy Spirit that helps us hear and understand God’s Word. It is the Holy Spirit that helps elicit a response of consent and commitment within us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1099-1103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 149: The Holy Spirit Recalls Christ’s Mystery (2024)059a031e-77d5-4430-a1e8-0b748a5f2696Tue, 28 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: All Is Vanity (2024) Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 149: All Is Vanity (2024)2fc20576-fb65-4d5b-822a-53c942ad682cTue, 28 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: All Is Vanity (2024) Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 149: All Is Vanity (2024)2db88ba2-11f7-4d8c-983c-598bce431c97Tue, 28 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: All Is Vanity (2024) Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 149: All Is Vanity (2024)989aaca6-4a6b-4b0e-9944-e7dd061c81c2Tue, 28 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo CamouflageZebb leaned forward as he and his family traveled through the African game reserve. His excitement at seeing animals in their natural habitats was rapidly being replaced by frustration. "There's a springbok!" said their guide, pointing out the window. "Where?" Zebb strained to look in the direction the guide had indicated. "I don't see it." He plopped back in his seat. "Why am I the only one who can't spot any animals even after someone tells me where to look?""It's because they blend in so well with the trees and grass," said Mom. "But I'm sure you'll learn to spot the animals soon.""I don't know," said Zebb. "If I had to depend on hunting them for food, I think I'd starve to death." He managed a weak smile.Dad grinned at him. "God gave wild animals effective camouflage, didn't He? That's just the opposite of the way He wants us to be."Zebb rolled his eyes. "Dad! No riddles right now. I'm having enough trouble trying to see the animals!""I think Dad is talking about Christians," said Mom. "He's saying that God doesn't want us to lead camouflaged lives.""You got it!" Dad said. "God wants to shine His light, His love, and His good news to the world through us. He wants others to see Jesus by the way we live."Zebb stared into the distance. "You're thinking about us going to Uncle Ron's house next week, aren't you?" Zebb knew his uncle didn't believe in Jesus.Dad nodded. "I'm praying that Uncle Ron will see Jesus in us and decide he wants to get to know Him himself. Sometimes it can feel daunting to share the love of Jesus with others, but God has given us the Holy Spirit to help us. I'm praying He'll work through us to show Uncle Ron what Jesus is like and give us an opportunity to share the truth with him.""Me too," said Zebb. Just then, he saw a flicker of movement near a tree. He focused all his attention on the spot and finally made out a shape. "I see a giraffe--no, a whole bunch of giraffes--in those trees over there!" Zebb beamed triumphantly. "Finally!" Looking at his dad, he said, "I hope people--especially Uncle Ron--won't have as much trouble seeing Jesus when they look at us." –Linda Avallone

Zebb leaned forward as he and his family traveled through the African game reserve. His excitement at seeing animals in their natural habitats was rapidly being replaced by frustration. "There's a springbok!" said their guide, pointing out the window. "Where?" Zebb strained to look in the direction the guide had indicated. "I don't see it." He plopped back in his seat. "Why am I the only one who can't spot any animals even after someone tells me where to look?""It's because they blend in so well with the trees and grass," said Mom. "But I'm sure you'll learn to spot the animals soon.""I don't know," said Zebb. "If I had to depend on hunting them for food, I think I'd starve to death." He managed a weak smile.Dad grinned at him. "God gave wild animals effective camouflage, didn't He? That's just the opposite of the way He wants us to be."Zebb rolled his eyes. "Dad! No riddles right now. I'm having enough trouble trying to see the animals!""I think Dad is talking about Christians," said Mom. "He's saying that God doesn't want us to lead camouflaged lives.""You got it!" Dad said. "God wants to shine His light, His love, and His good news to the world through us. He wants others to see Jesus by the way we live."Zebb stared into the distance. "You're thinking about us going to Uncle Ron's house next week, aren't you?" Zebb knew his uncle didn't believe in Jesus.Dad nodded. "I'm praying that Uncle Ron will see Jesus in us and decide he wants to get to know Him himself. Sometimes it can feel daunting to share the love of Jesus with others, but God has given us the Holy Spirit to help us. I'm praying He'll work through us to show Uncle Ron what Jesus is like and give us an opportunity to share the truth with him.""Me too," said Zebb. Just then, he saw a flicker of movement near a tree. He focused all his attention on the spot and finally made out a shape. "I see a giraffe--no, a whole bunch of giraffes--in those trees over there!" Zebb beamed triumphantly. "Finally!" Looking at his dad, he said, "I hope people--especially Uncle Ron--won't have as much trouble seeing Jesus when they look at us." –Linda Avallone

No Camouflagecc39b828-da75-415c-8e65-312354b3de27Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo CamouflageZebb leaned forward as he and his family traveled through the African game reserve. His excitement at seeing animals in their natural habitats was rapidly being replaced by frustration. "There's a springbok!" said their guide, pointing out the window. "Where?" Zebb strained to look in the direction the guide had indicated. "I don't see it." He plopped back in his seat. "Why am I the only one who can't spot any animals even after someone tells me where to look?""It's because they blend in so well with the trees and grass," said Mom. "But I'm sure you'll learn to spot the animals soon.""I don't know," said Zebb. "If I had to depend on hunting them for food, I think I'd starve to death." He managed a weak smile.Dad grinned at him. "God gave wild animals effective camouflage, didn't He? That's just the opposite of the way He wants us to be."Zebb rolled his eyes. "Dad! No riddles right now. I'm having enough trouble trying to see the animals!""I think Dad is talking about Christians," said Mom. "He's saying that God doesn't want us to lead camouflaged lives.""You got it!" Dad said. "God wants to shine His light, His love, and His good news to the world through us. He wants others to see Jesus by the way we live."Zebb stared into the distance. "You're thinking about us going to Uncle Ron's house next week, aren't you?" Zebb knew his uncle didn't believe in Jesus.Dad nodded. "I'm praying that Uncle Ron will see Jesus in us and decide he wants to get to know Him himself. Sometimes it can feel daunting to share the love of Jesus with others, but God has given us the Holy Spirit to help us. I'm praying He'll work through us to show Uncle Ron what Jesus is like and give us an opportunity to share the truth with him.""Me too," said Zebb. Just then, he saw a flicker of movement near a tree. He focused all his attention on the spot and finally made out a shape. "I see a giraffe--no, a whole bunch of giraffes--in those trees over there!" Zebb beamed triumphantly. "Finally!" Looking at his dad, he said, "I hope people--especially Uncle Ron--won't have as much trouble seeing Jesus when they look at us." –Linda Avallone

Zebb leaned forward as he and his family traveled through the African game reserve. His excitement at seeing animals in their natural habitats was rapidly being replaced by frustration. "There's a springbok!" said their guide, pointing out the window. "Where?" Zebb strained to look in the direction the guide had indicated. "I don't see it." He plopped back in his seat. "Why am I the only one who can't spot any animals even after someone tells me where to look?""It's because they blend in so well with the trees and grass," said Mom. "But I'm sure you'll learn to spot the animals soon.""I don't know," said Zebb. "If I had to depend on hunting them for food, I think I'd starve to death." He managed a weak smile.Dad grinned at him. "God gave wild animals effective camouflage, didn't He? That's just the opposite of the way He wants us to be."Zebb rolled his eyes. "Dad! No riddles right now. I'm having enough trouble trying to see the animals!""I think Dad is talking about Christians," said Mom. "He's saying that God doesn't want us to lead camouflaged lives.""You got it!" Dad said. "God wants to shine His light, His love, and His good news to the world through us. He wants others to see Jesus by the way we live."Zebb stared into the distance. "You're thinking about us going to Uncle Ron's house next week, aren't you?" Zebb knew his uncle didn't believe in Jesus.Dad nodded. "I'm praying that Uncle Ron will see Jesus in us and decide he wants to get to know Him himself. Sometimes it can feel daunting to share the love of Jesus with others, but God has given us the Holy Spirit to help us. I'm praying He'll work through us to show Uncle Ron what Jesus is like and give us an opportunity to share the truth with him.""Me too," said Zebb. Just then, he saw a flicker of movement near a tree. He focused all his attention on the spot and finally made out a shape. "I see a giraffe--no, a whole bunch of giraffes--in those trees over there!" Zebb beamed triumphantly. "Finally!" Looking at his dad, he said, "I hope people--especially Uncle Ron--won't have as much trouble seeing Jesus when they look at us." –Linda Avallone

No Camouflage4e2925db-2fef-464c-987b-06021dbe6653Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCharlamagne tha God Opens Up About His Depression & Childhood Trauma!He’s never hidden from the truth or been shy about expressing his opinion, now he brings the same honesty to his rocky journey to fame.  Charlamagne tha God is co-host of the American radio programme ‘The Breakfast Club’ on Power 105.1, reaching 8 million listeners each month. He is also a New York Times best-selling author and CEO of the Black Effect Podcast Network.  In this conversation, Charlamagne and Steven discuss topics such as his difficult relationship with his father, the moment that changed his whole life, coming to terms with childhood molestation trauma, and how he went from being fired 4 times to one of the world’s biggest radio hosts.  00:00 Intro 02:17 "Get Honest Or Die Trying" 04:09 What Made Charlamagne? 08:56 Charlamagne's Father's Impact On His Relationships 12:11 Charlamagne's Sexual Abuse 16:28 Charlamagne's Troubled Youth 22:16 Role Models For Men 27:58 The Man Charlamagne Wants To Be 30:41 The Route Of Charlamagne's Anxiety 33:50 Reaching Personal Rock Bottom 36:53 Working In The Radio 38:30 Getting Fired 4 Times 42:21 Panic Attacks & Depression 48:17 Dealing With Grief And Suicide 56:13 Charlamagne's Infidelity 58:34 Growing With Therapy 01:00:32 What's Help You To Heal? 01:02:07 What's The Cost Of Living With The Lies? 01:05:44 Disconnecting From Social Media To Be Original 01:08:00 What's Your View On Trump? 01:11:50 Healing And Rebuilding The Relationship With His Father 01:14:19 How Is Charlamagne Doing? 01:18:06 The Importance Of Living A Life Of Service 01:22:19 The Dangers Of Materialism 01:24:02 Last Guest Question You can purchase Charlamagne’s book, ‘Get Honest or Die Lying: Why Small Talk Sucks’, here: https://amzn.to/4aOVnQZ  Follow Charlamagne:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3Vd9daV  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3KgGrA6  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He’s never hidden from the truth or been shy about expressing his opinion, now he brings the same honesty to his rocky journey to fame.  Charlamagne tha God is co-host of the American radio programme ‘The Breakfast Club’ on Power 105.1, reaching 8 million listeners each month. He is also a New York Times best-selling author and CEO of the Black Effect Podcast Network.  In this conversation, Charlamagne and Steven discuss topics such as his difficult relationship with his father, the moment that changed his whole life, coming to terms with childhood molestation trauma, and how he went from being fired 4 times to one of the world’s biggest radio hosts.  00:00 Intro 02:17 "Get Honest Or Die Trying" 04:09 What Made Charlamagne? 08:56 Charlamagne's Father's Impact On His Relationships 12:11 Charlamagne's Sexual Abuse 16:28 Charlamagne's Troubled Youth 22:16 Role Models For Men 27:58 The Man Charlamagne Wants To Be 30:41 The Route Of Charlamagne's Anxiety 33:50 Reaching Personal Rock Bottom 36:53 Working In The Radio 38:30 Getting Fired 4 Times 42:21 Panic Attacks & Depression 48:17 Dealing With Grief And Suicide 56:13 Charlamagne's Infidelity 58:34 Growing With Therapy 01:00:32 What's Help You To Heal? 01:02:07 What's The Cost Of Living With The Lies? 01:05:44 Disconnecting From Social Media To Be Original 01:08:00 What's Your View On Trump? 01:11:50 Healing And Rebuilding The Relationship With His Father 01:14:19 How Is Charlamagne Doing? 01:18:06 The Importance Of Living A Life Of Service 01:22:19 The Dangers Of Materialism 01:24:02 Last Guest Question You can purchase Charlamagne’s book, ‘Get Honest or Die Lying: Why Small Talk Sucks’, here: https://amzn.to/4aOVnQZ  Follow Charlamagne:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3Vd9daV  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3KgGrA6  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCharlamagne tha God Opens Up About His Depression & Childhood Trauma!6ba1a0cf-1d12-46a4-a909-d20464c96a46Mon, 27 May 2024 05:00:00 +00005734https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2024) Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

full Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2024)a2fd6fd2-2481-431a-8160-25d40a522848Mon, 27 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 148: The Holy Spirit’s Work in the Liturgy (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacramental economy, specifically the Holy Spirit’s work in the liturgy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that what Jesus makes possible, the Holy Spirit makes actual. We are made to live in the life of the risen Christ and that is what the Spirit brings about in us. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the importance of understanding that the Christian Liturgy springs from and fulfills the Jewish Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1091-1098. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacramental economy, specifically the Holy Spirit’s work in the liturgy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that what Jesus makes possible, the Holy Spirit makes actual. We are made to live in the life of the risen Christ and that is what the Spirit brings about in us. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the importance of understanding that the Christian Liturgy springs from and fulfills the Jewish Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1091-1098. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 148: The Holy Spirit’s Work in the Liturgy (2024)2ddaae8a-fcb1-42c8-ad7e-584629bc7453Mon, 27 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 148: The Holy Spirit’s Work in the Liturgy (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacramental economy, specifically the Holy Spirit’s work in the liturgy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that what Jesus makes possible, the Holy Spirit makes actual. We are made to live in the life of the risen Christ and that is what the Spirit brings about in us. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the importance of understanding that the Christian Liturgy springs from and fulfills the Jewish Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1091-1098. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacramental economy, specifically the Holy Spirit’s work in the liturgy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that what Jesus makes possible, the Holy Spirit makes actual. We are made to live in the life of the risen Christ and that is what the Spirit brings about in us. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the importance of understanding that the Christian Liturgy springs from and fulfills the Jewish Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1091-1098. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 148: The Holy Spirit’s Work in the Liturgy (2024)70d68c0d-2843-487c-807a-d8decd474885Mon, 27 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2024) Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

full Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2024)25b421fb-63c9-47f3-82a5-b0a6c6bb3876Mon, 27 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2024) Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

full Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2024)cf69dee7-ee7d-4e7c-aa1f-6ae8102648deMon, 27 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2024) Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

full Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2024)39653c59-64c0-4d40-a24a-94b25072ec39Mon, 27 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWiped CleanBrighton sprayed cleaning solution on the whiteboard in the room where she did her homeschool lessons. Then she took a cloth and wiped away all the colorful splotches left behind from the markers used on it. "There," she said. "That's better. Just erasing it doesn't get rid of all the marker spots, but cleaning it does!"Mom smiled. "It looks brand new!"That evening during family devotions--as she had been doing for the past few days--Brighton prayed for forgiveness for lying to her parents the week before. "I'm sorry I did that, Lord," she prayed. "Please forgive me and help me not to do it again."Once again, Mom and Dad assured Brighton they forgave her, and that God did too. But Brighton wasn't sure. "When someone asks me to forgive them for something, I say I will, but sometimes I have trouble forgetting it," she told her parents. "I just want to be sure God knows I'm really sorry."Later that evening, Brighton was surprised when Mom suggested she go clean her whiteboard before getting into bed. "I wiped it down after school today," said Brighton. "It's clean.""Well, why not do it again, just to make sure," said Mom."But I haven't even used it since I cleaned it! If I had just erased it, you'd probably still see some marker smears--sometimes you can even figure out what words were erased. But I washed it with cleaning stuff. You said yourself that it looked brand new."Mom nodded. "When we confess a sin to another person, it's a bit like erasing your board. They generally forgive us, but sometimes they have trouble forgetting it--and we do too. But God isn't like that. When we confess a sin to Him, it's like wiping your board down with the cleaning solution. Our sin is totally removed--every bit is washed away! And God promises that He not only forgives that sin, but He sees us as totally clean and new again."Brighton liked that. And when she prayed during devotions the following night, she omitted her usual confession about lying. God had already forgiven and forgotten that sin. All she needed to do was remember His promises. –Nance E. Keyes

Brighton sprayed cleaning solution on the whiteboard in the room where she did her homeschool lessons. Then she took a cloth and wiped away all the colorful splotches left behind from the markers used on it. "There," she said. "That's better. Just erasing it doesn't get rid of all the marker spots, but cleaning it does!"Mom smiled. "It looks brand new!"That evening during family devotions--as she had been doing for the past few days--Brighton prayed for forgiveness for lying to her parents the week before. "I'm sorry I did that, Lord," she prayed. "Please forgive me and help me not to do it again."Once again, Mom and Dad assured Brighton they forgave her, and that God did too. But Brighton wasn't sure. "When someone asks me to forgive them for something, I say I will, but sometimes I have trouble forgetting it," she told her parents. "I just want to be sure God knows I'm really sorry."Later that evening, Brighton was surprised when Mom suggested she go clean her whiteboard before getting into bed. "I wiped it down after school today," said Brighton. "It's clean.""Well, why not do it again, just to make sure," said Mom."But I haven't even used it since I cleaned it! If I had just erased it, you'd probably still see some marker smears--sometimes you can even figure out what words were erased. But I washed it with cleaning stuff. You said yourself that it looked brand new."Mom nodded. "When we confess a sin to another person, it's a bit like erasing your board. They generally forgive us, but sometimes they have trouble forgetting it--and we do too. But God isn't like that. When we confess a sin to Him, it's like wiping your board down with the cleaning solution. Our sin is totally removed--every bit is washed away! And God promises that He not only forgives that sin, but He sees us as totally clean and new again."Brighton liked that. And when she prayed during devotions the following night, she omitted her usual confession about lying. God had already forgiven and forgotten that sin. All she needed to do was remember His promises. –Nance E. Keyes

Wiped Cleaneb8e55db-6d0c-4528-b621-475ea6b543feMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWiped CleanBrighton sprayed cleaning solution on the whiteboard in the room where she did her homeschool lessons. Then she took a cloth and wiped away all the colorful splotches left behind from the markers used on it. "There," she said. "That's better. Just erasing it doesn't get rid of all the marker spots, but cleaning it does!"Mom smiled. "It looks brand new!"That evening during family devotions--as she had been doing for the past few days--Brighton prayed for forgiveness for lying to her parents the week before. "I'm sorry I did that, Lord," she prayed. "Please forgive me and help me not to do it again."Once again, Mom and Dad assured Brighton they forgave her, and that God did too. But Brighton wasn't sure. "When someone asks me to forgive them for something, I say I will, but sometimes I have trouble forgetting it," she told her parents. "I just want to be sure God knows I'm really sorry."Later that evening, Brighton was surprised when Mom suggested she go clean her whiteboard before getting into bed. "I wiped it down after school today," said Brighton. "It's clean.""Well, why not do it again, just to make sure," said Mom."But I haven't even used it since I cleaned it! If I had just erased it, you'd probably still see some marker smears--sometimes you can even figure out what words were erased. But I washed it with cleaning stuff. You said yourself that it looked brand new."Mom nodded. "When we confess a sin to another person, it's a bit like erasing your board. They generally forgive us, but sometimes they have trouble forgetting it--and we do too. But God isn't like that. When we confess a sin to Him, it's like wiping your board down with the cleaning solution. Our sin is totally removed--every bit is washed away! And God promises that He not only forgives that sin, but He sees us as totally clean and new again."Brighton liked that. And when she prayed during devotions the following night, she omitted her usual confession about lying. God had already forgiven and forgotten that sin. All she needed to do was remember His promises. –Nance E. Keyes

Brighton sprayed cleaning solution on the whiteboard in the room where she did her homeschool lessons. Then she took a cloth and wiped away all the colorful splotches left behind from the markers used on it. "There," she said. "That's better. Just erasing it doesn't get rid of all the marker spots, but cleaning it does!"Mom smiled. "It looks brand new!"That evening during family devotions--as she had been doing for the past few days--Brighton prayed for forgiveness for lying to her parents the week before. "I'm sorry I did that, Lord," she prayed. "Please forgive me and help me not to do it again."Once again, Mom and Dad assured Brighton they forgave her, and that God did too. But Brighton wasn't sure. "When someone asks me to forgive them for something, I say I will, but sometimes I have trouble forgetting it," she told her parents. "I just want to be sure God knows I'm really sorry."Later that evening, Brighton was surprised when Mom suggested she go clean her whiteboard before getting into bed. "I wiped it down after school today," said Brighton. "It's clean.""Well, why not do it again, just to make sure," said Mom."But I haven't even used it since I cleaned it! If I had just erased it, you'd probably still see some marker smears--sometimes you can even figure out what words were erased. But I washed it with cleaning stuff. You said yourself that it looked brand new."Mom nodded. "When we confess a sin to another person, it's a bit like erasing your board. They generally forgive us, but sometimes they have trouble forgetting it--and we do too. But God isn't like that. When we confess a sin to Him, it's like wiping your board down with the cleaning solution. Our sin is totally removed--every bit is washed away! And God promises that He not only forgives that sin, but He sees us as totally clean and new again."Brighton liked that. And when she prayed during devotions the following night, she omitted her usual confession about lying. God had already forgiven and forgotten that sin. All she needed to do was remember His promises. –Nance E. Keyes

Wiped Clean832271c0-cd55-4500-b7f0-cd74fce9c091Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Temple Worship (2024) Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 147: Temple Worship (2024)b3608e2b-35f8-401c-84d8-67152745051bSun, 26 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Christ’s Work in the Liturgy (2024) We continue our examination of Christ’s acts through the sacraments that he instituted. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding that the sacraments are sacred signs that “make present efficaciously the grace they signify.” The sacraments specifically signify the Paschal mystery, Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. We also explore how the Paschal mystery cannot remain in the past. Though it occurred in time, it transcends all time and is made present in all time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1084-1090. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of Christ’s acts through the sacraments that he instituted. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding that the sacraments are sacred signs that “make present efficaciously the grace they signify.” The sacraments specifically signify the Paschal mystery, Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. We also explore how the Paschal mystery cannot remain in the past. Though it occurred in time, it transcends all time and is made present in all time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1084-1090. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 147: Christ’s Work in the Liturgy (2024)a8804707-277d-4d78-aed8-fc5a2988b263Sun, 26 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Christ’s Work in the Liturgy (2024) We continue our examination of Christ’s acts through the sacraments that he instituted. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding that the sacraments are sacred signs that “make present efficaciously the grace they signify.” The sacraments specifically signify the Paschal mystery, Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. We also explore how the Paschal mystery cannot remain in the past. Though it occurred in time, it transcends all time and is made present in all time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1084-1090. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of Christ’s acts through the sacraments that he instituted. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding that the sacraments are sacred signs that “make present efficaciously the grace they signify.” The sacraments specifically signify the Paschal mystery, Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. We also explore how the Paschal mystery cannot remain in the past. Though it occurred in time, it transcends all time and is made present in all time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1084-1090. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 147: Christ’s Work in the Liturgy (2024)e356ffd7-b3e3-4633-aebc-c8ee33689688Sun, 26 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Temple Worship (2024) Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 147: Temple Worship (2024)2cef04ac-8ea7-4d22-901d-28de78b95352Sun, 26 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Temple Worship (2024) Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 147: Temple Worship (2024)3e401019-1ff6-42bb-a070-3080082ce446Sun, 26 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Temple Worship (2024) Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 147: Temple Worship (2024)2c3d86d4-0dfe-4310-aa6d-6ceb6952e888Sun, 26 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Cranky NeighborMacy glanced at her brother and made a face as Mrs. Jackson from next door stepped into their yard. Here we go again, she thought. Their neighbor was always mad about something.Mom got up from the porch swing. "Hello," she said in a cheerful voice.Mrs. Jackson harrumphed. "I thought I heard your kids screaming."Mom glanced at Macy and Jace. "Not today.""Well, keep them quiet when it starts to get late like this. I haven't been feeling well and need my sleep," Mrs. Jackson said.Mom's brows knit together. "I'm sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well. Is there anything we can do for you?"Mrs. Jackson shook her head. "Just keep your kids quiet." She turned and marched back to her yard."I hope you feel better," Mom called after her."Why are you so nice to her, Mom?" Macy asked."Yeah," Jace said. "She's only ever grumpy and mean to us."Mom turned toward them. "Sometimes it's when people are acting grumpy and mean that they need love and grace the most.""Love?" Jace wrinkled his nose."She doesn't seem like she's deserving of it all the time, I know. But then again, neither are we." Mom sat on the porch swing between them. "God chose to love us even though we're not perfect. We all make mistakes, right?"Macy thought about how often she fought with her brother, especially when they were playing board games. "Yeah."Mom nodded. "God loves us in spite of our mistakes, and we should show love to others despite how they might treat us too. When we show them love and grace, we're showing them Jesus.""I want to be like Jesus," Macy said.Jace glanced at her. "Even if it means being nice to Mrs. Jackson?""Yeah." Macy sighed. "That's going to be hard."Mom squeezed her hand. "But not impossible. You can trust Jesus to help you love others the way He loves you.""I will," Macy said. She wanted to be loving like Jesus, even if it meant putting up with her cranky neighbor. –Bethany Acker

Macy glanced at her brother and made a face as Mrs. Jackson from next door stepped into their yard. Here we go again, she thought. Their neighbor was always mad about something.Mom got up from the porch swing. "Hello," she said in a cheerful voice.Mrs. Jackson harrumphed. "I thought I heard your kids screaming."Mom glanced at Macy and Jace. "Not today.""Well, keep them quiet when it starts to get late like this. I haven't been feeling well and need my sleep," Mrs. Jackson said.Mom's brows knit together. "I'm sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well. Is there anything we can do for you?"Mrs. Jackson shook her head. "Just keep your kids quiet." She turned and marched back to her yard."I hope you feel better," Mom called after her."Why are you so nice to her, Mom?" Macy asked."Yeah," Jace said. "She's only ever grumpy and mean to us."Mom turned toward them. "Sometimes it's when people are acting grumpy and mean that they need love and grace the most.""Love?" Jace wrinkled his nose."She doesn't seem like she's deserving of it all the time, I know. But then again, neither are we." Mom sat on the porch swing between them. "God chose to love us even though we're not perfect. We all make mistakes, right?"Macy thought about how often she fought with her brother, especially when they were playing board games. "Yeah."Mom nodded. "God loves us in spite of our mistakes, and we should show love to others despite how they might treat us too. When we show them love and grace, we're showing them Jesus.""I want to be like Jesus," Macy said.Jace glanced at her. "Even if it means being nice to Mrs. Jackson?""Yeah." Macy sighed. "That's going to be hard."Mom squeezed her hand. "But not impossible. You can trust Jesus to help you love others the way He loves you.""I will," Macy said. She wanted to be loving like Jesus, even if it meant putting up with her cranky neighbor. –Bethany Acker

The Cranky Neighbor1a88dc7c-5174-4d63-ae76-f62186d31018Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Cranky NeighborMacy glanced at her brother and made a face as Mrs. Jackson from next door stepped into their yard. Here we go again, she thought. Their neighbor was always mad about something.Mom got up from the porch swing. "Hello," she said in a cheerful voice.Mrs. Jackson harrumphed. "I thought I heard your kids screaming."Mom glanced at Macy and Jace. "Not today.""Well, keep them quiet when it starts to get late like this. I haven't been feeling well and need my sleep," Mrs. Jackson said.Mom's brows knit together. "I'm sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well. Is there anything we can do for you?"Mrs. Jackson shook her head. "Just keep your kids quiet." She turned and marched back to her yard."I hope you feel better," Mom called after her."Why are you so nice to her, Mom?" Macy asked."Yeah," Jace said. "She's only ever grumpy and mean to us."Mom turned toward them. "Sometimes it's when people are acting grumpy and mean that they need love and grace the most.""Love?" Jace wrinkled his nose."She doesn't seem like she's deserving of it all the time, I know. But then again, neither are we." Mom sat on the porch swing between them. "God chose to love us even though we're not perfect. We all make mistakes, right?"Macy thought about how often she fought with her brother, especially when they were playing board games. "Yeah."Mom nodded. "God loves us in spite of our mistakes, and we should show love to others despite how they might treat us too. When we show them love and grace, we're showing them Jesus.""I want to be like Jesus," Macy said.Jace glanced at her. "Even if it means being nice to Mrs. Jackson?""Yeah." Macy sighed. "That's going to be hard."Mom squeezed her hand. "But not impossible. You can trust Jesus to help you love others the way He loves you.""I will," Macy said. She wanted to be loving like Jesus, even if it meant putting up with her cranky neighbor. –Bethany Acker

Macy glanced at her brother and made a face as Mrs. Jackson from next door stepped into their yard. Here we go again, she thought. Their neighbor was always mad about something.Mom got up from the porch swing. "Hello," she said in a cheerful voice.Mrs. Jackson harrumphed. "I thought I heard your kids screaming."Mom glanced at Macy and Jace. "Not today.""Well, keep them quiet when it starts to get late like this. I haven't been feeling well and need my sleep," Mrs. Jackson said.Mom's brows knit together. "I'm sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well. Is there anything we can do for you?"Mrs. Jackson shook her head. "Just keep your kids quiet." She turned and marched back to her yard."I hope you feel better," Mom called after her."Why are you so nice to her, Mom?" Macy asked."Yeah," Jace said. "She's only ever grumpy and mean to us."Mom turned toward them. "Sometimes it's when people are acting grumpy and mean that they need love and grace the most.""Love?" Jace wrinkled his nose."She doesn't seem like she's deserving of it all the time, I know. But then again, neither are we." Mom sat on the porch swing between them. "God chose to love us even though we're not perfect. We all make mistakes, right?"Macy thought about how often she fought with her brother, especially when they were playing board games. "Yeah."Mom nodded. "God loves us in spite of our mistakes, and we should show love to others despite how they might treat us too. When we show them love and grace, we're showing them Jesus.""I want to be like Jesus," Macy said.Jace glanced at her. "Even if it means being nice to Mrs. Jackson?""Yeah." Macy sighed. "That's going to be hard."Mom squeezed her hand. "But not impossible. You can trust Jesus to help you love others the way He loves you.""I will," Macy said. She wanted to be loving like Jesus, even if it meant putting up with her cranky neighbor. –Bethany Acker

The Cranky Neighborec205e85-9be1-4be6-8c6d-bc4146148165Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/26/24 Gift and Mystery: The Spirit of Adoption Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. God wants to spend time with you. The Mystery of the Holy Trinity is the Mystery of God's identity. The tri-Personal God is more than an abstract concept, yet the Trinity can often remain in our minds as a vague "idea". And yet, in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God has claimed us, brought us into a new relationship with Him, and made us a new creation. Mass Readings from May 26, 2024: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Psalms 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22Romans 8:14-17 Matthew 28:16-20

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. God wants to spend time with you. The Mystery of the Holy Trinity is the Mystery of God's identity. The tri-Personal God is more than an abstract concept, yet the Trinity can often remain in our minds as a vague "idea". And yet, in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God has claimed us, brought us into a new relationship with Him, and made us a new creation. Mass Readings from May 26, 2024: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Psalms 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22Romans 8:14-17 Matthew 28:16-20

full5/26/24 Gift and Mystery: The Spirit of Adoption43de48e1-a357-4934-8480-989ff8f769a4Sat, 25 May 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/26/24 Gift and Mystery: The Spirit of Adoption Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. God wants to spend time with you. The Mystery of the Holy Trinity is the Mystery of God's identity. The tri-Personal God is more than an abstract concept, yet the Trinity can often remain in our minds as a vague "idea". And yet, in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God has claimed us, brought us into a new relationship with Him, and made us a new creation. Mass Readings from May 26, 2024: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Psalms 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22Romans 8:14-17 Matthew 28:16-20

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. God wants to spend time with you. The Mystery of the Holy Trinity is the Mystery of God's identity. The tri-Personal God is more than an abstract concept, yet the Trinity can often remain in our minds as a vague "idea". And yet, in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God has claimed us, brought us into a new relationship with Him, and made us a new creation. Mass Readings from May 26, 2024: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Psalms 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22Romans 8:14-17 Matthew 28:16-20

full5/26/24 Gift and Mystery: The Spirit of Adoption7925e705-6cc8-48d5-b0c6-c9e979e31182Sat, 25 May 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/26/24 Gift and Mystery: The Spirit of Adoption Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. God wants to spend time with you. The Mystery of the Holy Trinity is the Mystery of God's identity. The tri-Personal God is more than an abstract concept, yet the Trinity can often remain in our minds as a vague "idea". And yet, in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God has claimed us, brought us into a new relationship with Him, and made us a new creation. Mass Readings from May 26, 2024: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Psalms 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22Romans 8:14-17 Matthew 28:16-20

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. God wants to spend time with you. The Mystery of the Holy Trinity is the Mystery of God's identity. The tri-Personal God is more than an abstract concept, yet the Trinity can often remain in our minds as a vague "idea". And yet, in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God has claimed us, brought us into a new relationship with Him, and made us a new creation. Mass Readings from May 26, 2024: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Psalms 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22Romans 8:14-17 Matthew 28:16-20

full5/26/24 Gift and Mystery: The Spirit of Adoptionb5b99c21-b319-4da6-aa6b-65f634bf767eSat, 25 May 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Universal Church (2024) Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 146: The Universal Church (2024)2fc82b4a-43c1-408a-80a7-b363bda6501eSat, 25 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Father’s Work in the Liturgy (2024) Together, we begin Section One on the sacramental economy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the sacramental economy is both what God has done for us and how we should participate in it. He also emphasizes the blessings we receive from the sacraments through the Father. We conclude with an examination on the dual dimension of the sacramental liturgy, that while we are praising the Father, we are praising the Father with his own gift, his own Son. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1076-1083. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we begin Section One on the sacramental economy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the sacramental economy is both what God has done for us and how we should participate in it. He also emphasizes the blessings we receive from the sacraments through the Father. We conclude with an examination on the dual dimension of the sacramental liturgy, that while we are praising the Father, we are praising the Father with his own gift, his own Son. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1076-1083. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 146: The Father’s Work in the Liturgy (2024)6c26e86d-7638-4fbe-89a0-4f2bdbf9b468Sat, 25 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Father’s Work in the Liturgy (2024) Together, we begin Section One on the sacramental economy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the sacramental economy is both what God has done for us and how we should participate in it. He also emphasizes the blessings we receive from the sacraments through the Father. We conclude with an examination on the dual dimension of the sacramental liturgy, that while we are praising the Father, we are praising the Father with his own gift, his own Son. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1076-1083. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we begin Section One on the sacramental economy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the sacramental economy is both what God has done for us and how we should participate in it. He also emphasizes the blessings we receive from the sacraments through the Father. We conclude with an examination on the dual dimension of the sacramental liturgy, that while we are praising the Father, we are praising the Father with his own gift, his own Son. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1076-1083. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 146: The Father’s Work in the Liturgy (2024)68529ef5-a0c0-4324-9e2f-4a52ac103192Sat, 25 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Universal Church (2024) Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 146: The Universal Church (2024)d643f418-8102-4a0d-9547-62f461f7cb52Sat, 25 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Universal Church (2024) Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 146: The Universal Church (2024)257ee665-e27e-4159-bf7c-d14ddf327ce5Sat, 25 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Universal Church (2024) Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 146: The Universal Church (2024)9fe31459-fe45-4c0d-834a-afc68ae60416Sat, 25 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLike a Kitten"Mom, what if Dad can't find another job?" Selah was sitting with Mom on the porch, helping shuck corn for supper. Dad had been out of work for months, and even though her parents were still in good spirits, Selah could tell that money was starting to get tight. Mom smiled at her question. "The Lord will provide for us," she said confidently as she tore off another cornhusk.Selah smiled as her kitten, Max, came bounding around the corner and started batting at the pieces they were dropping on the ground. She still couldn't help but think about the things they would have to give up if Dad didn't find a job soon.Mom looked at the kitten, then looked at Selah. "Selah, did you feed Max today?"Selah looked surprised. "Yes, of course. I feed him every day!"Mom smiled. "Why do you feed him?"Selah picked up Max and put him on her lap. "I love him, and he needs food every day," she explained. "Why do you ask?""Your kitten reminds me of a verse in the Bible," said Mom. "It's about how we don't need to worry about what we eat or what we wear, because the Lord will provide for us. We just need to trust that He will keep His promises."Selah looked down at Max. He was so small--he would never be able to find food on his own. "So, Max trusts me to provide for him like we need to trust God to provide for us.""Exactly," said Mom. "And this corn we're shucking is just one way the Lord has provided for us today."Selah looked puzzled. "What do you mean?""The Thomas family from church grew this corn in the field behind their house," Mom explained. "They had so much that they gave us a whole basketful!""Wow." Selah rubbed Max's fur as he stretched out in her lap. "I guess God really is taking care of us!"Mom nodded. "God provided for our greatest need of all by sending Jesus to be our Savior. He gave us His own Son, and we can trust Him to give us what we need each day too. This corn we eat with dinner can remind us of all the incredible ways God provides for us." –Emily Tenter

"Mom, what if Dad can't find another job?" Selah was sitting with Mom on the porch, helping shuck corn for supper. Dad had been out of work for months, and even though her parents were still in good spirits, Selah could tell that money was starting to get tight. Mom smiled at her question. "The Lord will provide for us," she said confidently as she tore off another cornhusk.Selah smiled as her kitten, Max, came bounding around the corner and started batting at the pieces they were dropping on the ground. She still couldn't help but think about the things they would have to give up if Dad didn't find a job soon.Mom looked at the kitten, then looked at Selah. "Selah, did you feed Max today?"Selah looked surprised. "Yes, of course. I feed him every day!"Mom smiled. "Why do you feed him?"Selah picked up Max and put him on her lap. "I love him, and he needs food every day," she explained. "Why do you ask?""Your kitten reminds me of a verse in the Bible," said Mom. "It's about how we don't need to worry about what we eat or what we wear, because the Lord will provide for us. We just need to trust that He will keep His promises."Selah looked down at Max. He was so small--he would never be able to find food on his own. "So, Max trusts me to provide for him like we need to trust God to provide for us.""Exactly," said Mom. "And this corn we're shucking is just one way the Lord has provided for us today."Selah looked puzzled. "What do you mean?""The Thomas family from church grew this corn in the field behind their house," Mom explained. "They had so much that they gave us a whole basketful!""Wow." Selah rubbed Max's fur as he stretched out in her lap. "I guess God really is taking care of us!"Mom nodded. "God provided for our greatest need of all by sending Jesus to be our Savior. He gave us His own Son, and we can trust Him to give us what we need each day too. This corn we eat with dinner can remind us of all the incredible ways God provides for us." –Emily Tenter

Like a Kittend8123299-d4fc-4d59-aa87-533912185d4eSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLike a Kitten"Mom, what if Dad can't find another job?" Selah was sitting with Mom on the porch, helping shuck corn for supper. Dad had been out of work for months, and even though her parents were still in good spirits, Selah could tell that money was starting to get tight. Mom smiled at her question. "The Lord will provide for us," she said confidently as she tore off another cornhusk.Selah smiled as her kitten, Max, came bounding around the corner and started batting at the pieces they were dropping on the ground. She still couldn't help but think about the things they would have to give up if Dad didn't find a job soon.Mom looked at the kitten, then looked at Selah. "Selah, did you feed Max today?"Selah looked surprised. "Yes, of course. I feed him every day!"Mom smiled. "Why do you feed him?"Selah picked up Max and put him on her lap. "I love him, and he needs food every day," she explained. "Why do you ask?""Your kitten reminds me of a verse in the Bible," said Mom. "It's about how we don't need to worry about what we eat or what we wear, because the Lord will provide for us. We just need to trust that He will keep His promises."Selah looked down at Max. He was so small--he would never be able to find food on his own. "So, Max trusts me to provide for him like we need to trust God to provide for us.""Exactly," said Mom. "And this corn we're shucking is just one way the Lord has provided for us today."Selah looked puzzled. "What do you mean?""The Thomas family from church grew this corn in the field behind their house," Mom explained. "They had so much that they gave us a whole basketful!""Wow." Selah rubbed Max's fur as he stretched out in her lap. "I guess God really is taking care of us!"Mom nodded. "God provided for our greatest need of all by sending Jesus to be our Savior. He gave us His own Son, and we can trust Him to give us what we need each day too. This corn we eat with dinner can remind us of all the incredible ways God provides for us." –Emily Tenter

"Mom, what if Dad can't find another job?" Selah was sitting with Mom on the porch, helping shuck corn for supper. Dad had been out of work for months, and even though her parents were still in good spirits, Selah could tell that money was starting to get tight. Mom smiled at her question. "The Lord will provide for us," she said confidently as she tore off another cornhusk.Selah smiled as her kitten, Max, came bounding around the corner and started batting at the pieces they were dropping on the ground. She still couldn't help but think about the things they would have to give up if Dad didn't find a job soon.Mom looked at the kitten, then looked at Selah. "Selah, did you feed Max today?"Selah looked surprised. "Yes, of course. I feed him every day!"Mom smiled. "Why do you feed him?"Selah picked up Max and put him on her lap. "I love him, and he needs food every day," she explained. "Why do you ask?""Your kitten reminds me of a verse in the Bible," said Mom. "It's about how we don't need to worry about what we eat or what we wear, because the Lord will provide for us. We just need to trust that He will keep His promises."Selah looked down at Max. He was so small--he would never be able to find food on his own. "So, Max trusts me to provide for him like we need to trust God to provide for us.""Exactly," said Mom. "And this corn we're shucking is just one way the Lord has provided for us today."Selah looked puzzled. "What do you mean?""The Thomas family from church grew this corn in the field behind their house," Mom explained. "They had so much that they gave us a whole basketful!""Wow." Selah rubbed Max's fur as he stretched out in her lap. "I guess God really is taking care of us!"Mom nodded. "God provided for our greatest need of all by sending Jesus to be our Savior. He gave us His own Son, and we can trust Him to give us what we need each day too. This corn we eat with dinner can remind us of all the incredible ways God provides for us." –Emily Tenter

Like a Kittenfe9fb94e-c582-4e6a-a02d-588be5fcb799Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS3 EP7. The Rejection Still HurtsHey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, speaks on the topic of rejection. As Christians, we know that Jesus himself was rejected by the world as soon as He entered it. He tells us in John 15:18 that, &quot;If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.&quot; Although we are not spared from rejection, we are also not spared from the love and grace of God. His mercy and goodness will forever triumph any rejection we will encounter on this earth. ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, speaks on the topic of rejection. As Christians, we know that Jesus himself was rejected by the world as soon as He entered it. He tells us in John 15:18 that, &quot;If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.&quot; Although we are not spared from rejection, we are also not spared from the love and grace of God. His mercy and goodness will forever triumph any rejection we will encounter on this earth. ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS3 EP7. The Rejection Still Hurts4cbb2eb1-f3c4-4519-98d0-b5e47af6ecaaFri, 24 May 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWives Submit To Husbands | Girls Gone Biblehi ggb besties :) today we give a recap of our first GGB live show and then we have a discussion about biblical submission and male headship in marriage. we read from Ephesians 5 to go over God's original design for marriage and cover all the somewhat controversial aspects of this conversation. we love you all so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari GUYS WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!! Austin, Texas 06/27 https://tickets.austintheatre.org/11407/11408 Houston, Texas 06/29 https://cph.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=GIRLS&amp;linkID=houston-cph&amp;shopperContext=&amp;caller=&amp;appCode= please join us. we can't wait to see you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

hi ggb besties :) today we give a recap of our first GGB live show and then we have a discussion about biblical submission and male headship in marriage. we read from Ephesians 5 to go over God's original design for marriage and cover all the somewhat controversial aspects of this conversation. we love you all so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari GUYS WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!! Austin, Texas 06/27 https://tickets.austintheatre.org/11407/11408 Houston, Texas 06/29 https://cph.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=GIRLS&amp;linkID=houston-cph&amp;shopperContext=&amp;caller=&amp;appCode= please join us. we can't wait to see you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullWives Submit To Husbands | Girls Gone Bible1c7933ba-8839-45b8-be3e-01e6615107c8Fri, 24 May 2024 08:40:55 +00003990https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 163: Happiness Expert Reveals The One Type Of Person You Should NEVER DateIn this moment, happiness scientist and expert, Arthur C Brooks, discusses what people get wrong in their search for romantic happiness. According to Arthur, the biggest mistake people make when searching for their romantic partner is looking for an exact copy of themself. This is one of the reasons that dating apps are so unsuccessful, as their dating profile will rigidly select people with the same preferences as them, allowing no surprises and potential to experience different qualities. Instead, people are better off looking for someone who complements and completes them and their qualities. This is why many happy marriages will be between people with different qualities, such as an introvert and an extrovert. These sorts of relationships celebrated their difference rather than partners trying to change each other to be more like them, as Arthur says that this is a killer of relationships Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/FTXkeOG5PJb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/8uB3oAL5PJb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Arthur C Brooks: https://arthurbrooks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, happiness scientist and expert, Arthur C Brooks, discusses what people get wrong in their search for romantic happiness. According to Arthur, the biggest mistake people make when searching for their romantic partner is looking for an exact copy of themself. This is one of the reasons that dating apps are so unsuccessful, as their dating profile will rigidly select people with the same preferences as them, allowing no surprises and potential to experience different qualities. Instead, people are better off looking for someone who complements and completes them and their qualities. This is why many happy marriages will be between people with different qualities, such as an introvert and an extrovert. These sorts of relationships celebrated their difference rather than partners trying to change each other to be more like them, as Arthur says that this is a killer of relationships Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/FTXkeOG5PJb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/8uB3oAL5PJb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Arthur C Brooks: https://arthurbrooks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 163: Happiness Expert Reveals The One Type Of Person You Should NEVER Datee7bdaaf5-03cd-4068-9822-15af326cb5e0Fri, 24 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000617https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2024) Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2024)3eb8ef87-5a00-42c5-bded-97e3d12f760cFri, 24 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Introduction to the Liturgy (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section of the Catechism examining the liturgy. We start with an exploration of the questions of “why” the liturgy and “what” the liturgy is. Fr. Mike explains that it is through the liturgy that we are able to encounter the grace that Jesus Christ has won for us. He emphasizes that it is the liturgy that gives us access to God, himself. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1066-1075. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section of the Catechism examining the liturgy. We start with an exploration of the questions of “why” the liturgy and “what” the liturgy is. Fr. Mike explains that it is through the liturgy that we are able to encounter the grace that Jesus Christ has won for us. He emphasizes that it is the liturgy that gives us access to God, himself. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1066-1075. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 145: Introduction to the Liturgy (2024)ee2d5677-a4a4-4b5b-814b-27ceee724fbfFri, 24 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Introduction to the Liturgy (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section of the Catechism examining the liturgy. We start with an exploration of the questions of “why” the liturgy and “what” the liturgy is. Fr. Mike explains that it is through the liturgy that we are able to encounter the grace that Jesus Christ has won for us. He emphasizes that it is the liturgy that gives us access to God, himself. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1066-1075. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section of the Catechism examining the liturgy. We start with an exploration of the questions of “why” the liturgy and “what” the liturgy is. Fr. Mike explains that it is through the liturgy that we are able to encounter the grace that Jesus Christ has won for us. He emphasizes that it is the liturgy that gives us access to God, himself. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1066-1075. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 145: Introduction to the Liturgy (2024)7f6cb0fa-f2c2-46e3-ab65-8f4f2eed8f01Fri, 24 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2024) Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2024)d960a97c-81ef-4f5f-aebd-e3be26e4bd00Fri, 24 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2024) Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2024)28c1fe74-6410-46ac-bd51-bc2bdadfaa5fFri, 24 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2024) Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2024)320957a7-5835-44e3-bd5f-ce1978a8b778Fri, 24 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAlways WatchingEditor's note: This story addresses violence and may not be suitable for some children.Kendall sat on her bed and looked at her mother. "Can't we just stay home?" she asked. "I don't want to go downtown. I'm still scared." There had been a shooting in the city a few weeks before, and Kendall wasn't sure she ever wanted to go out in public again. "Kendall," said Mom, "I understand you're scared, but we can't just hide at home for the rest of our lives."Kendall slowly got up and went to the window. Looking out, she noticed a little dove all alone on the balcony. It rested peacefully until two large pigeons landed nearby. The young dove began cooing loudly in alarm. Kendall frowned. "If only that little dove had stayed in its nest, it would be safe." Before Mom could answer, the mother dove appeared and the curious pigeons flew away. Mom gently stroked Kendall's hair. "Honey, that little dove was never really left alone. Its mother was always watching." Kendall sighed and pressed her forehead against the window. "I wish we had someone to watch and protect us wherever we go so I wouldn't be scared," said Kendall. "Like a bodyguard.""Oh, there's someone much better than a bodyguard looking out for you, Kendall," said Mom. "You're God's child, and He is constantly caring for you. He loves you, and He'll always be with you no matter where you go.""But we can't be sure He'll keep us safe, can we?" asked Kendall. "I mean, sometimes Christians get hurt too.""That's true," said Mom. "We can't understand why He allows some things to happen, but nothing can happen that He doesn't allow. And no matter what happens, He promises to be with us. Jesus died and rose again so we could be God's children and live with Him forever. So even though terrible things happen sometimes, we don't need to be afraid, because God has promised us eternal life with Him, and nothing can take that away from us."Kendall thought about what her mother said. "So since God is my Father and He's with me, I don't need to be afraid anymore, even though the world is such a scary place."Mom nodded. "God watches over you every moment. Trust Him. He'll never leave your side." –Suzanne Daly

Editor's note: This story addresses violence and may not be suitable for some children.Kendall sat on her bed and looked at her mother. "Can't we just stay home?" she asked. "I don't want to go downtown. I'm still scared." There had been a shooting in the city a few weeks before, and Kendall wasn't sure she ever wanted to go out in public again. "Kendall," said Mom, "I understand you're scared, but we can't just hide at home for the rest of our lives."Kendall slowly got up and went to the window. Looking out, she noticed a little dove all alone on the balcony. It rested peacefully until two large pigeons landed nearby. The young dove began cooing loudly in alarm. Kendall frowned. "If only that little dove had stayed in its nest, it would be safe." Before Mom could answer, the mother dove appeared and the curious pigeons flew away. Mom gently stroked Kendall's hair. "Honey, that little dove was never really left alone. Its mother was always watching." Kendall sighed and pressed her forehead against the window. "I wish we had someone to watch and protect us wherever we go so I wouldn't be scared," said Kendall. "Like a bodyguard.""Oh, there's someone much better than a bodyguard looking out for you, Kendall," said Mom. "You're God's child, and He is constantly caring for you. He loves you, and He'll always be with you no matter where you go.""But we can't be sure He'll keep us safe, can we?" asked Kendall. "I mean, sometimes Christians get hurt too.""That's true," said Mom. "We can't understand why He allows some things to happen, but nothing can happen that He doesn't allow. And no matter what happens, He promises to be with us. Jesus died and rose again so we could be God's children and live with Him forever. So even though terrible things happen sometimes, we don't need to be afraid, because God has promised us eternal life with Him, and nothing can take that away from us."Kendall thought about what her mother said. "So since God is my Father and He's with me, I don't need to be afraid anymore, even though the world is such a scary place."Mom nodded. "God watches over you every moment. Trust Him. He'll never leave your side." –Suzanne Daly

Always Watching69b8c390-dbb1-42c8-b812-517b33e23b2eFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAlways WatchingEditor's note: This story addresses violence and may not be suitable for some children.Kendall sat on her bed and looked at her mother. "Can't we just stay home?" she asked. "I don't want to go downtown. I'm still scared." There had been a shooting in the city a few weeks before, and Kendall wasn't sure she ever wanted to go out in public again. "Kendall," said Mom, "I understand you're scared, but we can't just hide at home for the rest of our lives."Kendall slowly got up and went to the window. Looking out, she noticed a little dove all alone on the balcony. It rested peacefully until two large pigeons landed nearby. The young dove began cooing loudly in alarm. Kendall frowned. "If only that little dove had stayed in its nest, it would be safe." Before Mom could answer, the mother dove appeared and the curious pigeons flew away. Mom gently stroked Kendall's hair. "Honey, that little dove was never really left alone. Its mother was always watching." Kendall sighed and pressed her forehead against the window. "I wish we had someone to watch and protect us wherever we go so I wouldn't be scared," said Kendall. "Like a bodyguard.""Oh, there's someone much better than a bodyguard looking out for you, Kendall," said Mom. "You're God's child, and He is constantly caring for you. He loves you, and He'll always be with you no matter where you go.""But we can't be sure He'll keep us safe, can we?" asked Kendall. "I mean, sometimes Christians get hurt too.""That's true," said Mom. "We can't understand why He allows some things to happen, but nothing can happen that He doesn't allow. And no matter what happens, He promises to be with us. Jesus died and rose again so we could be God's children and live with Him forever. So even though terrible things happen sometimes, we don't need to be afraid, because God has promised us eternal life with Him, and nothing can take that away from us."Kendall thought about what her mother said. "So since God is my Father and He's with me, I don't need to be afraid anymore, even though the world is such a scary place."Mom nodded. "God watches over you every moment. Trust Him. He'll never leave your side." –Suzanne Daly

Editor's note: This story addresses violence and may not be suitable for some children.Kendall sat on her bed and looked at her mother. "Can't we just stay home?" she asked. "I don't want to go downtown. I'm still scared." There had been a shooting in the city a few weeks before, and Kendall wasn't sure she ever wanted to go out in public again. "Kendall," said Mom, "I understand you're scared, but we can't just hide at home for the rest of our lives."Kendall slowly got up and went to the window. Looking out, she noticed a little dove all alone on the balcony. It rested peacefully until two large pigeons landed nearby. The young dove began cooing loudly in alarm. Kendall frowned. "If only that little dove had stayed in its nest, it would be safe." Before Mom could answer, the mother dove appeared and the curious pigeons flew away. Mom gently stroked Kendall's hair. "Honey, that little dove was never really left alone. Its mother was always watching." Kendall sighed and pressed her forehead against the window. "I wish we had someone to watch and protect us wherever we go so I wouldn't be scared," said Kendall. "Like a bodyguard.""Oh, there's someone much better than a bodyguard looking out for you, Kendall," said Mom. "You're God's child, and He is constantly caring for you. He loves you, and He'll always be with you no matter where you go.""But we can't be sure He'll keep us safe, can we?" asked Kendall. "I mean, sometimes Christians get hurt too.""That's true," said Mom. "We can't understand why He allows some things to happen, but nothing can happen that He doesn't allow. And no matter what happens, He promises to be with us. Jesus died and rose again so we could be God's children and live with Him forever. So even though terrible things happen sometimes, we don't need to be afraid, because God has promised us eternal life with Him, and nothing can take that away from us."Kendall thought about what her mother said. "So since God is my Father and He's with me, I don't need to be afraid anymore, even though the world is such a scary place."Mom nodded. "God watches over you every moment. Trust Him. He'll never leave your side." –Suzanne Daly

Always Watchingfb88b508-991a-4be5-a0d4-681575fe899fFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo You Go to Hell If You’ve Never Heard of Jesus? When considering the people of the Old Testament before Jesus&#39;s coming, we might ask ourselves: &quot;Are those without the knowledge of Jesus destined for eternal damnation?&quot; And what about those who have never had an opportunity in our day and age to hear the name of Jesus and accept faith? &quot;Where do they go when they die?&quot; Today, Fr. Mike explores these tough questions, drawing on the sacred scriptures and the church&#39;s teachings on salvation. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When considering the people of the Old Testament before Jesus&#39;s coming, we might ask ourselves: &quot;Are those without the knowledge of Jesus destined for eternal damnation?&quot; And what about those who have never had an opportunity in our day and age to hear the name of Jesus and accept faith? &quot;Where do they go when they die?&quot; Today, Fr. Mike explores these tough questions, drawing on the sacred scriptures and the church&#39;s teachings on salvation. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo You Go to Hell If You’ve Never Heard of Jesus?eb2a5aca-00e6-4fdd-bf91-a9367b9212d2Thu, 23 May 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo You Go to Hell If You’ve Never Heard of Jesus? When considering the people of the Old Testament before Jesus&#39;s coming, we might ask ourselves: &quot;Are those without the knowledge of Jesus destined for eternal damnation?&quot; And what about those who have never had an opportunity in our day and age to hear the name of Jesus and accept faith? &quot;Where do they go when they die?&quot; Today, Fr. Mike explores these tough questions, drawing on the sacred scriptures and the church&#39;s teachings on salvation. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When considering the people of the Old Testament before Jesus&#39;s coming, we might ask ourselves: &quot;Are those without the knowledge of Jesus destined for eternal damnation?&quot; And what about those who have never had an opportunity in our day and age to hear the name of Jesus and accept faith? &quot;Where do they go when they die?&quot; Today, Fr. Mike explores these tough questions, drawing on the sacred scriptures and the church&#39;s teachings on salvation. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo You Go to Hell If You’ve Never Heard of Jesus?3db1c2c2-12f2-44c7-b17b-a78dd1093c8dThu, 23 May 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#868 - Psalms 139 – You Have Searched MeThis episode is part 103 of a study of the book of Psalms. David writes a song about how God knows him and knew him even before he was born. God knows us also and loves us. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-139-you-have-searched-me/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 103 of a study of the book of Psalms. David writes a song about how God knows him and knew him even before he was born. God knows us also and loves us. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-139-you-have-searched-me/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#868 - Psalms 139 – You Have Searched Me15dc2d2d-8849-485d-b151-6552d500233dThu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000713https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Primary Importance of Fathers w/ Fr. Mark-Mary, CFRToday we are joined by Fr. Mary-Mary Ames of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal to discuss the depth of fatherhood in a search to answer: Who is God the Father? We discuss Fr. Mary-Mary's conversion story that led him to serve the poorest of the poor and sleeping on the floor, to how God the Father has brought him to a deep understanding of His love. Through incredible stories of biological earthly fathers, we shed light on how these men can give us a glimpse of God the Father. 🔴 ►GET THE BOOK HERE: "The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You Into the Heart of God" by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR https://ascensionpress.com/TheFather Franciscan Friars of the Renewal; - https://www.franciscanfriars.com 🔴 🔴 MONTH OF MARY SPECIAL - FREE $120 Rosary for all Catholic Gentleman Plus Annual Memberships - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com  ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Fr. Mary-Mary Ames of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal to discuss the depth of fatherhood in a search to answer: Who is God the Father? We discuss Fr. Mary-Mary's conversion story that led him to serve the poorest of the poor and sleeping on the floor, to how God the Father has brought him to a deep understanding of His love. Through incredible stories of biological earthly fathers, we shed light on how these men can give us a glimpse of God the Father. 🔴 ►GET THE BOOK HERE: "The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You Into the Heart of God" by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR https://ascensionpress.com/TheFather Franciscan Friars of the Renewal; - https://www.franciscanfriars.com 🔴 🔴 MONTH OF MARY SPECIAL - FREE $120 Rosary for all Catholic Gentleman Plus Annual Memberships - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com  ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Primary Importance of Fathers w/ Fr. Mark-Mary, CFR186f321d-db5b-47cb-88ff-44fb2777666aThu, 23 May 2024 10:00:00 +00002626https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Exercise Neuroscientist: The Shocking Link Between Exercise And Dementia! Coffee Is Destroying Your Brain! Our Brains Have Been Hacked! - Dr Wendy SuzukiLearn the secret to unlocking your brain’s full potential from over 25 years of brain research.  Dr Wendy Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at New York University and the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Good Anxiety’ and ‘Healthy Brain, Happy Life’.  In this conversation, Wendy and Steven discuss topics such as, how a single drop of sweat from exercise can improve your brain function, the 4 things that can enhance your memory, the shocking brain benefits from cold showers, and how to reduce your risk of dementia by 50%.  00:00 Intro 02:18 The Importance of Healthy Brain 02:58 Why People Need To Look After Their Brains 04:23 How To Keep Your Brain Healthy 07:09 Learning This About The Brain Changed My Life 10:37 My Father's Dementia Journey 12:37 You Can Grow New Brain Cells 16:01 How Learning Changes The Structure Of Your Brain 18:43 You Can Improve Your Brain Health At Any Point - Here's How 22:28 What's Causing Dementia & Alzheimer's 24:24 How Does Memory Work? 24:53 How To Improve Your Bad Memory 26:35 The Different Types Of Memory 27:35 How To Remember Things Better 28:49 The Memory Palace Technique 37:19 The Best Exercise For Your Brain 42:04 How To Be Better At Speaking And Memory 43:37 The Effects Of Coffee On Our Brains 45:09 What Lack Of Sleep Is Doing To Your Neurons 46:58 The Best Diets For An Optimal Brain 47:48 The Shocking Benefits Of Human Connections 49:15 Neuroscientist Recommends This Morning Routine For Optimal Brain Function 50:31 What Are The Worst Habits For Your Brain? 51:41 Does Mindfulness Help The Brain? 52:21 What Social Media Is Doing To Your Brain 55:46 What To Do About Social Media And Phone Addiction 59:21 Anxiety Levels Are Increasing 01:04:02 Where Do We Experience Anxiety In The Brain? 01:06:22 How To Turn Down Our Stress Levels 01:08:18 What Do Emotions Do To Our Brain And Body? 01:11:22 Does The Brain Change When We're In Love? 01:14:13 What You Learn From Going Through Grief 01:29:26 What Is The Best Quality Of Humanity You can purchase Wendy’s book, ‘Good Anxiety’, here: https://amzn.to/3UGw5OA  Follow Wendy:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3wIeNZw  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3V3gHNL  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo   Sponsors: PerfectTed: bit.ly/PerfectTed-DOAC with an exclusive code DIARY10 for 10% off Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn the secret to unlocking your brain’s full potential from over 25 years of brain research.  Dr Wendy Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at New York University and the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Good Anxiety’ and ‘Healthy Brain, Happy Life’.  In this conversation, Wendy and Steven discuss topics such as, how a single drop of sweat from exercise can improve your brain function, the 4 things that can enhance your memory, the shocking brain benefits from cold showers, and how to reduce your risk of dementia by 50%.  00:00 Intro 02:18 The Importance of Healthy Brain 02:58 Why People Need To Look After Their Brains 04:23 How To Keep Your Brain Healthy 07:09 Learning This About The Brain Changed My Life 10:37 My Father's Dementia Journey 12:37 You Can Grow New Brain Cells 16:01 How Learning Changes The Structure Of Your Brain 18:43 You Can Improve Your Brain Health At Any Point - Here's How 22:28 What's Causing Dementia & Alzheimer's 24:24 How Does Memory Work? 24:53 How To Improve Your Bad Memory 26:35 The Different Types Of Memory 27:35 How To Remember Things Better 28:49 The Memory Palace Technique 37:19 The Best Exercise For Your Brain 42:04 How To Be Better At Speaking And Memory 43:37 The Effects Of Coffee On Our Brains 45:09 What Lack Of Sleep Is Doing To Your Neurons 46:58 The Best Diets For An Optimal Brain 47:48 The Shocking Benefits Of Human Connections 49:15 Neuroscientist Recommends This Morning Routine For Optimal Brain Function 50:31 What Are The Worst Habits For Your Brain? 51:41 Does Mindfulness Help The Brain? 52:21 What Social Media Is Doing To Your Brain 55:46 What To Do About Social Media And Phone Addiction 59:21 Anxiety Levels Are Increasing 01:04:02 Where Do We Experience Anxiety In The Brain? 01:06:22 How To Turn Down Our Stress Levels 01:08:18 What Do Emotions Do To Our Brain And Body? 01:11:22 Does The Brain Change When We're In Love? 01:14:13 What You Learn From Going Through Grief 01:29:26 What Is The Best Quality Of Humanity You can purchase Wendy’s book, ‘Good Anxiety’, here: https://amzn.to/3UGw5OA  Follow Wendy:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3wIeNZw  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3V3gHNL  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo   Sponsors: PerfectTed: bit.ly/PerfectTed-DOAC with an exclusive code DIARY10 for 10% off Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Exercise Neuroscientist: The Shocking Link Between Exercise And Dementia! Coffee Is Destroying Your Brain! Our Brains Have Been Hacked! - Dr Wendy Suzuki23996981-58f4-459f-bd28-63879453cf60Thu, 23 May 2024 05:00:00 +00005591https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: David's Last Words (2024) Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 144: David's Last Words (2024)b1b43899-7f77-4a24-910e-5ad900e846f5Thu, 23 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: How We Worship (Part 2 Introduction with Bishop Andrew Cozzens) (2024) Part 2 of the Catechism—the Second Pillar—is about “how we worship” through the Liturgy and the sacraments. Fr. Mike sits down with Bishop Andrew Cozzens to discuss the significance of the way we worship God and how Jesus meets us in the sacraments. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Part 2 of the Catechism—the Second Pillar—is about “how we worship” through the Liturgy and the sacraments. Fr. Mike sits down with Bishop Andrew Cozzens to discuss the significance of the way we worship God and how Jesus meets us in the sacraments. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 144: How We Worship (Part 2 Introduction with Bishop Andrew Cozzens) (2024)46b70e68-1372-4320-9b75-67f528ab015eThu, 23 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: How We Worship (Part 2 Introduction with Bishop Andrew Cozzens) (2024) Part 2 of the Catechism—the Second Pillar—is about “how we worship” through the Liturgy and the sacraments. Fr. Mike sits down with Bishop Andrew Cozzens to discuss the significance of the way we worship God and how Jesus meets us in the sacraments. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Part 2 of the Catechism—the Second Pillar—is about “how we worship” through the Liturgy and the sacraments. Fr. Mike sits down with Bishop Andrew Cozzens to discuss the significance of the way we worship God and how Jesus meets us in the sacraments. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 144: How We Worship (Part 2 Introduction with Bishop Andrew Cozzens) (2024)6e4f0e34-4db6-4f15-b3d6-8b1d0181ec81Thu, 23 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: David's Last Words (2024) Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 144: David's Last Words (2024)b5af7024-d638-4746-9a60-79bb1332de95Thu, 23 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: David's Last Words (2024) Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 144: David's Last Words (2024)b67d18eb-bd0e-4cd1-921e-f2047a9cf63eThu, 23 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: David's Last Words (2024) Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 144: David's Last Words (2024)aadf4f77-abc9-4338-b763-2c5e190e2f76Thu, 23 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOff the RichterEnzo was watching TV when he saw small ripples appear in his glass of juice. A moment later, he felt slight vibrations throughout his body, as though someone had just started a car he was sitting in. "Mom!" Enzo yelled as he ran into the kitchen. "The floor is shaking!""Quick," said Mom, "under the table!" They scooted underneath the large kitchen table and stayed there several minutes until the rumblings deep in the earth below them stopped. Once it was safe, they climbed back out, and Mom flipped on the news. "The earthquake we felt was 4.8 on the Richter scale," she said. "There were some buildings in the area with minor damage, but it wasn't very strong, and no one was hurt." "We learned about the Richter scale in school," said Enzo. "It has numbers between one and ten that measure how strong an earthquake is.""That's right," said Mom. "A 4.8 is considered a light earthquake.""It didn't feel light," said Enzo. "It was scary!" "Yes, earthquakes scare me too," said Mom. "When I feel one, I'm afraid it might damage our house or our town--or worse, hurt you or someone else. But earthquakes also remind me how powerful and holy God is and that He is in control of everything.""How do earthquakes remind you of that?" asked Enzo. "The Bible says that the earth trembles before the Lord," Mom replied. "Even though the huge tectonic plates that make up the earth below us seem incredibly powerful and unpredictable to us, God has complete control over them. There's no scale to measure how powerful He is. He's off the Richter.""So the earth trembles before the Lord, just like I tremble in an earthquake?" asked Enzo.Mom laughed. "Do you mean you tremble because you're scared or because you're shaking along with the ground?"Enzo thought a moment. "Both!" "Earthquakes are powerful forces of nature, but they're nowhere near as powerful as God," said Mom. "He has control over the entire universe, and yet He loves us and sent His Son to die for our sins. One day, the whole world will see His power when Jesus comes again to judge sin, but those who trust in Him have nothing to fear."Enzo smiled. "What a great God." –Courtney Lasater

Enzo was watching TV when he saw small ripples appear in his glass of juice. A moment later, he felt slight vibrations throughout his body, as though someone had just started a car he was sitting in. "Mom!" Enzo yelled as he ran into the kitchen. "The floor is shaking!""Quick," said Mom, "under the table!" They scooted underneath the large kitchen table and stayed there several minutes until the rumblings deep in the earth below them stopped. Once it was safe, they climbed back out, and Mom flipped on the news. "The earthquake we felt was 4.8 on the Richter scale," she said. "There were some buildings in the area with minor damage, but it wasn't very strong, and no one was hurt." "We learned about the Richter scale in school," said Enzo. "It has numbers between one and ten that measure how strong an earthquake is.""That's right," said Mom. "A 4.8 is considered a light earthquake.""It didn't feel light," said Enzo. "It was scary!" "Yes, earthquakes scare me too," said Mom. "When I feel one, I'm afraid it might damage our house or our town--or worse, hurt you or someone else. But earthquakes also remind me how powerful and holy God is and that He is in control of everything.""How do earthquakes remind you of that?" asked Enzo. "The Bible says that the earth trembles before the Lord," Mom replied. "Even though the huge tectonic plates that make up the earth below us seem incredibly powerful and unpredictable to us, God has complete control over them. There's no scale to measure how powerful He is. He's off the Richter.""So the earth trembles before the Lord, just like I tremble in an earthquake?" asked Enzo.Mom laughed. "Do you mean you tremble because you're scared or because you're shaking along with the ground?"Enzo thought a moment. "Both!" "Earthquakes are powerful forces of nature, but they're nowhere near as powerful as God," said Mom. "He has control over the entire universe, and yet He loves us and sent His Son to die for our sins. One day, the whole world will see His power when Jesus comes again to judge sin, but those who trust in Him have nothing to fear."Enzo smiled. "What a great God." –Courtney Lasater

Off the Richterf8845361-3472-4a0b-9351-130cffce06e0Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOff the RichterEnzo was watching TV when he saw small ripples appear in his glass of juice. A moment later, he felt slight vibrations throughout his body, as though someone had just started a car he was sitting in. "Mom!" Enzo yelled as he ran into the kitchen. "The floor is shaking!""Quick," said Mom, "under the table!" They scooted underneath the large kitchen table and stayed there several minutes until the rumblings deep in the earth below them stopped. Once it was safe, they climbed back out, and Mom flipped on the news. "The earthquake we felt was 4.8 on the Richter scale," she said. "There were some buildings in the area with minor damage, but it wasn't very strong, and no one was hurt." "We learned about the Richter scale in school," said Enzo. "It has numbers between one and ten that measure how strong an earthquake is.""That's right," said Mom. "A 4.8 is considered a light earthquake.""It didn't feel light," said Enzo. "It was scary!" "Yes, earthquakes scare me too," said Mom. "When I feel one, I'm afraid it might damage our house or our town--or worse, hurt you or someone else. But earthquakes also remind me how powerful and holy God is and that He is in control of everything.""How do earthquakes remind you of that?" asked Enzo. "The Bible says that the earth trembles before the Lord," Mom replied. "Even though the huge tectonic plates that make up the earth below us seem incredibly powerful and unpredictable to us, God has complete control over them. There's no scale to measure how powerful He is. He's off the Richter.""So the earth trembles before the Lord, just like I tremble in an earthquake?" asked Enzo.Mom laughed. "Do you mean you tremble because you're scared or because you're shaking along with the ground?"Enzo thought a moment. "Both!" "Earthquakes are powerful forces of nature, but they're nowhere near as powerful as God," said Mom. "He has control over the entire universe, and yet He loves us and sent His Son to die for our sins. One day, the whole world will see His power when Jesus comes again to judge sin, but those who trust in Him have nothing to fear."Enzo smiled. "What a great God." –Courtney Lasater

Enzo was watching TV when he saw small ripples appear in his glass of juice. A moment later, he felt slight vibrations throughout his body, as though someone had just started a car he was sitting in. "Mom!" Enzo yelled as he ran into the kitchen. "The floor is shaking!""Quick," said Mom, "under the table!" They scooted underneath the large kitchen table and stayed there several minutes until the rumblings deep in the earth below them stopped. Once it was safe, they climbed back out, and Mom flipped on the news. "The earthquake we felt was 4.8 on the Richter scale," she said. "There were some buildings in the area with minor damage, but it wasn't very strong, and no one was hurt." "We learned about the Richter scale in school," said Enzo. "It has numbers between one and ten that measure how strong an earthquake is.""That's right," said Mom. "A 4.8 is considered a light earthquake.""It didn't feel light," said Enzo. "It was scary!" "Yes, earthquakes scare me too," said Mom. "When I feel one, I'm afraid it might damage our house or our town--or worse, hurt you or someone else. But earthquakes also remind me how powerful and holy God is and that He is in control of everything.""How do earthquakes remind you of that?" asked Enzo. "The Bible says that the earth trembles before the Lord," Mom replied. "Even though the huge tectonic plates that make up the earth below us seem incredibly powerful and unpredictable to us, God has complete control over them. There's no scale to measure how powerful He is. He's off the Richter.""So the earth trembles before the Lord, just like I tremble in an earthquake?" asked Enzo.Mom laughed. "Do you mean you tremble because you're scared or because you're shaking along with the ground?"Enzo thought a moment. "Both!" "Earthquakes are powerful forces of nature, but they're nowhere near as powerful as God," said Mom. "He has control over the entire universe, and yet He loves us and sent His Son to die for our sins. One day, the whole world will see His power when Jesus comes again to judge sin, but those who trust in Him have nothing to fear."Enzo smiled. "What a great God." –Courtney Lasater

Off the Richterbdbfa1dc-1260-4d9d-911d-e80396b56915Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#332: A Jar Full of Miracles2 Kings 4:1-7 In this episode, we explore the miraculous story of the Widow's Olive Oil from the book of 2 Kings. A widow, facing overwhelming debt and the threat of losing her sons, encounters the prophet Elisha, who guides her to trust in God's provision. With just a small jar of olive oil and a leap of faith, they witness a miraculous multiplication of oil that fills every jar gathered, providing for the widow's needs and beyond. Key Discussion Points: What is debt, and why was the widow in trouble? How did the widow demonstrate faith in God's provision? What can we learn from the widow's story about trusting God in difficult times?    4. Encouragement for young listeners to trust in God's provision and to recognize the miracles in their own lives, no matter how small.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Kings 4:1-7 In this episode, we explore the miraculous story of the Widow's Olive Oil from the book of 2 Kings. A widow, facing overwhelming debt and the threat of losing her sons, encounters the prophet Elisha, who guides her to trust in God's provision. With just a small jar of olive oil and a leap of faith, they witness a miraculous multiplication of oil that fills every jar gathered, providing for the widow's needs and beyond. Key Discussion Points: What is debt, and why was the widow in trouble? How did the widow demonstrate faith in God's provision? What can we learn from the widow's story about trusting God in difficult times?    4. Encouragement for young listeners to trust in God's provision and to recognize the miracles in their own lives, no matter how small.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#332: A Jar Full of Miracles396d5419-0905-4268-aff0-5aaabb4d6479Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000794https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2024) Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2024)f534c397-81be-4db8-b5e9-a3048e6dc2aeWed, 22 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Amen (2024) Congratulations, we have come to the conclusion of Part One of the Catechism! Fr. Mike reviews the last “nugget” section on death and judgment, inviting us to regularly ponder the moment of our own death and judgment before our Lord. We conclude today with an explanation of the meaning of the word “amen” and the significance it has for our belief in God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1051-1065. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Congratulations, we have come to the conclusion of Part One of the Catechism! Fr. Mike reviews the last “nugget” section on death and judgment, inviting us to regularly ponder the moment of our own death and judgment before our Lord. We conclude today with an explanation of the meaning of the word “amen” and the significance it has for our belief in God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1051-1065. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 143: Amen (2024)0b5ae389-14dd-44e7-ae2a-64f205a2419fWed, 22 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Amen (2024) Congratulations, we have come to the conclusion of Part One of the Catechism! Fr. Mike reviews the last “nugget” section on death and judgment, inviting us to regularly ponder the moment of our own death and judgment before our Lord. We conclude today with an explanation of the meaning of the word “amen” and the significance it has for our belief in God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1051-1065. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Congratulations, we have come to the conclusion of Part One of the Catechism! Fr. Mike reviews the last “nugget” section on death and judgment, inviting us to regularly ponder the moment of our own death and judgment before our Lord. We conclude today with an explanation of the meaning of the word “amen” and the significance it has for our belief in God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1051-1065. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 143: Amen (2024)ccb96166-2dd0-43c2-a7e4-948a21a7fd4dWed, 22 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2024) Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2024)db20ef1b-d5ed-4158-9e91-c47dd64e7d5dWed, 22 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2024) Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2024)277063d7-3817-4393-9473-329e63cb6331Wed, 22 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2024) Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2024)78984864-a7a7-454e-8cc6-4639616eb927Wed, 22 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSweeter than Honey"What is this?" Lindsey asked her grandma, looking at the metal trays and racks on the kitchen counter."That's honeycomb," Grandma said. "Grandpa took it out of one of our hives earlier.""It doesn't look like honey," Lindsey said doubtfully. Grandma laughed. "Right now, the comb is draining, so if you look under the metal rack, it should look like honey. Now I need to package it up so Grandpa can take it to customers tomorrow.""Can I help?" Lindsey asked."Sure!" Grandma handed her a pair of gloves. "Why don't you put these on, then I'll show you how to do it."When her mom picked her up later that day, Lindsey told her about the honey. "It was so cool, Mom! There was honey left on the trays, and Grandma let me taste some. It was so good--it tasted just like sugar. I got to bring some of it home so you can taste it.""That does sound really cool," Mom agreed. "I can't wait to taste it. Did you know that there's a Bible verse about honey?""There is?" Lindsey asked. "About honey?""Yep. It's in the book of Psalms, and it tells us that God's Word is sweeter than honey." "But the honey was so sweet!" said Lindsey. Mom laughed. "Yes, honey is really sweet, and the Bible is even sweeter than that! God's Word teaches us about Him, and He uses the Bible to talk to us. Through it, He tells us who He is and how much He loves us, and He helps us understand what Jesus did to save us and how we should live as His children. Talking to Him and learning from Him are two reasons it's important to read the Bible.""I like looking at my Bible." Lindsey bit her lip. "But I can't read it yet."Mom smiled. "You'll be able to read it before too long! And listening to the Bible works the same way--that's why Daddy or I read your Bible to you every night before bed.""Can we read the verse about honey tonight?" Lindsey asked.Mom pulled into the driveway. "That sounds perfect." –Kimberly Brokish

"What is this?" Lindsey asked her grandma, looking at the metal trays and racks on the kitchen counter."That's honeycomb," Grandma said. "Grandpa took it out of one of our hives earlier.""It doesn't look like honey," Lindsey said doubtfully. Grandma laughed. "Right now, the comb is draining, so if you look under the metal rack, it should look like honey. Now I need to package it up so Grandpa can take it to customers tomorrow.""Can I help?" Lindsey asked."Sure!" Grandma handed her a pair of gloves. "Why don't you put these on, then I'll show you how to do it."When her mom picked her up later that day, Lindsey told her about the honey. "It was so cool, Mom! There was honey left on the trays, and Grandma let me taste some. It was so good--it tasted just like sugar. I got to bring some of it home so you can taste it.""That does sound really cool," Mom agreed. "I can't wait to taste it. Did you know that there's a Bible verse about honey?""There is?" Lindsey asked. "About honey?""Yep. It's in the book of Psalms, and it tells us that God's Word is sweeter than honey." "But the honey was so sweet!" said Lindsey. Mom laughed. "Yes, honey is really sweet, and the Bible is even sweeter than that! God's Word teaches us about Him, and He uses the Bible to talk to us. Through it, He tells us who He is and how much He loves us, and He helps us understand what Jesus did to save us and how we should live as His children. Talking to Him and learning from Him are two reasons it's important to read the Bible.""I like looking at my Bible." Lindsey bit her lip. "But I can't read it yet."Mom smiled. "You'll be able to read it before too long! And listening to the Bible works the same way--that's why Daddy or I read your Bible to you every night before bed.""Can we read the verse about honey tonight?" Lindsey asked.Mom pulled into the driveway. "That sounds perfect." –Kimberly Brokish

Sweeter than Honey1d705577-e43f-4ca2-a19c-0fbbe26693eeWed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSweeter than Honey"What is this?" Lindsey asked her grandma, looking at the metal trays and racks on the kitchen counter."That's honeycomb," Grandma said. "Grandpa took it out of one of our hives earlier.""It doesn't look like honey," Lindsey said doubtfully. Grandma laughed. "Right now, the comb is draining, so if you look under the metal rack, it should look like honey. Now I need to package it up so Grandpa can take it to customers tomorrow.""Can I help?" Lindsey asked."Sure!" Grandma handed her a pair of gloves. "Why don't you put these on, then I'll show you how to do it."When her mom picked her up later that day, Lindsey told her about the honey. "It was so cool, Mom! There was honey left on the trays, and Grandma let me taste some. It was so good--it tasted just like sugar. I got to bring some of it home so you can taste it.""That does sound really cool," Mom agreed. "I can't wait to taste it. Did you know that there's a Bible verse about honey?""There is?" Lindsey asked. "About honey?""Yep. It's in the book of Psalms, and it tells us that God's Word is sweeter than honey." "But the honey was so sweet!" said Lindsey. Mom laughed. "Yes, honey is really sweet, and the Bible is even sweeter than that! God's Word teaches us about Him, and He uses the Bible to talk to us. Through it, He tells us who He is and how much He loves us, and He helps us understand what Jesus did to save us and how we should live as His children. Talking to Him and learning from Him are two reasons it's important to read the Bible.""I like looking at my Bible." Lindsey bit her lip. "But I can't read it yet."Mom smiled. "You'll be able to read it before too long! And listening to the Bible works the same way--that's why Daddy or I read your Bible to you every night before bed.""Can we read the verse about honey tonight?" Lindsey asked.Mom pulled into the driveway. "That sounds perfect." –Kimberly Brokish

"What is this?" Lindsey asked her grandma, looking at the metal trays and racks on the kitchen counter."That's honeycomb," Grandma said. "Grandpa took it out of one of our hives earlier.""It doesn't look like honey," Lindsey said doubtfully. Grandma laughed. "Right now, the comb is draining, so if you look under the metal rack, it should look like honey. Now I need to package it up so Grandpa can take it to customers tomorrow.""Can I help?" Lindsey asked."Sure!" Grandma handed her a pair of gloves. "Why don't you put these on, then I'll show you how to do it."When her mom picked her up later that day, Lindsey told her about the honey. "It was so cool, Mom! There was honey left on the trays, and Grandma let me taste some. It was so good--it tasted just like sugar. I got to bring some of it home so you can taste it.""That does sound really cool," Mom agreed. "I can't wait to taste it. Did you know that there's a Bible verse about honey?""There is?" Lindsey asked. "About honey?""Yep. It's in the book of Psalms, and it tells us that God's Word is sweeter than honey." "But the honey was so sweet!" said Lindsey. Mom laughed. "Yes, honey is really sweet, and the Bible is even sweeter than that! God's Word teaches us about Him, and He uses the Bible to talk to us. Through it, He tells us who He is and how much He loves us, and He helps us understand what Jesus did to save us and how we should live as His children. Talking to Him and learning from Him are two reasons it's important to read the Bible.""I like looking at my Bible." Lindsey bit her lip. "But I can't read it yet."Mom smiled. "You'll be able to read it before too long! And listening to the Bible works the same way--that's why Daddy or I read your Bible to you every night before bed.""Can we read the verse about honey tonight?" Lindsey asked.Mom pulled into the driveway. "That sounds perfect." –Kimberly Brokish

Sweeter than Honey4f525733-198a-4bb5-8408-8de5ede9fea2Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2024) Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2024)5c459e12-e484-43df-b3f2-f37df040479dTue, 21 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: The New Heaven and the New Earth (2024) What will happen to humanity and the entire universe at the end of time? Fr. Mike shares with us the joyous hope of the new heaven and the new earth that awaits us after the Last Judgment. We learn that “at the end of time, the Kingdom of God will come in its fullness,” and all of creation will be redeemed and renewed. There will be no more weeping, mourning, nor pain, for death shall be no more. Fr. Mike invites us to hold on to this hope as we struggle on this side of heaven and await this great promise. Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1042-1050. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What will happen to humanity and the entire universe at the end of time? Fr. Mike shares with us the joyous hope of the new heaven and the new earth that awaits us after the Last Judgment. We learn that “at the end of time, the Kingdom of God will come in its fullness,” and all of creation will be redeemed and renewed. There will be no more weeping, mourning, nor pain, for death shall be no more. Fr. Mike invites us to hold on to this hope as we struggle on this side of heaven and await this great promise. Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1042-1050. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 142: The New Heaven and the New Earth (2024)90433275-41d8-4f8d-b1dd-174ca28c95caTue, 21 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: The New Heaven and the New Earth (2024) What will happen to humanity and the entire universe at the end of time? Fr. Mike shares with us the joyous hope of the new heaven and the new earth that awaits us after the Last Judgment. We learn that “at the end of time, the Kingdom of God will come in its fullness,” and all of creation will be redeemed and renewed. There will be no more weeping, mourning, nor pain, for death shall be no more. Fr. Mike invites us to hold on to this hope as we struggle on this side of heaven and await this great promise. Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1042-1050. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What will happen to humanity and the entire universe at the end of time? Fr. Mike shares with us the joyous hope of the new heaven and the new earth that awaits us after the Last Judgment. We learn that “at the end of time, the Kingdom of God will come in its fullness,” and all of creation will be redeemed and renewed. There will be no more weeping, mourning, nor pain, for death shall be no more. Fr. Mike invites us to hold on to this hope as we struggle on this side of heaven and await this great promise. Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1042-1050. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 142: The New Heaven and the New Earth (2024)250f7b6e-b5c1-4c8e-bf6e-1a2a46008f6dTue, 21 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2024) Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2024)677d7ac0-bfe2-4bbe-a30a-bff2c5d4fb11Tue, 21 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2024) Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2024)920ab88d-1f54-4715-b3d4-c8d3548906c5Tue, 21 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2024) Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2024)67985b4e-9fb3-4660-ab10-74209c75f1feTue, 21 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoing It for a FriendKelvin sighed as he picked up a big box. "This room is full of stuff."Mom wiped sweat from her forehead. "And we need to get it all moved to the garage. Theresa and her kids will be here soon."Kelvin and his mom had been struggling since his dad passed away, and he had been surprised when Mom told him that her friend was going to move in with them for a while.Kelvin made a couple of trips to the garage, then he dropped to the floor in the still-messy guest room. "I'm tired.""Me too." Mom leaned against the wall. "We can break for a minute.""Why are we doing this?" Kelvin asked."Because Theresa had a fire at her house," Mom said. "She and her kids can't live there anymore.""I know that, but why do they have to come here? Aren't there other places they can go?""She's my friend, Kelvin," Mom said. "We help our friends when they're in trouble." Mom knelt on the floor. "I'll tell you one quick story, then we need to get back to work. When Jesus was doing miracles, some men came to bring their friend to see Him. Their friend couldn't walk, so they had to carry him to the house."Kelvin looked at his mom. "They carried a grownup?"Mom nodded. "When they got to the house, it was too full to get inside. Instead of leaving, they climbed onto the roof with their friend and made a hole in the roof."Kelvin's eyes widened. "They took him on the roof?""They lowered him down through the hole," Mom said. "And Jesus healed him. The men did everything they could for their friend, showing him the kind of love that God shows us. Jesus laid down His life for us, and when we make sacrifices for our friends like He did, we show them His love." Mom stood up. "And now we need to get this room cleaned and set up for Theresa's family so I can be a good friend and show her God's love.""We should get back to work, huh?" Kelvin got to his feet. "At least we don't have to carry people or climb onto any roofs."Mom smiled. "Right?" –Emily Acker

Kelvin sighed as he picked up a big box. "This room is full of stuff."Mom wiped sweat from her forehead. "And we need to get it all moved to the garage. Theresa and her kids will be here soon."Kelvin and his mom had been struggling since his dad passed away, and he had been surprised when Mom told him that her friend was going to move in with them for a while.Kelvin made a couple of trips to the garage, then he dropped to the floor in the still-messy guest room. "I'm tired.""Me too." Mom leaned against the wall. "We can break for a minute.""Why are we doing this?" Kelvin asked."Because Theresa had a fire at her house," Mom said. "She and her kids can't live there anymore.""I know that, but why do they have to come here? Aren't there other places they can go?""She's my friend, Kelvin," Mom said. "We help our friends when they're in trouble." Mom knelt on the floor. "I'll tell you one quick story, then we need to get back to work. When Jesus was doing miracles, some men came to bring their friend to see Him. Their friend couldn't walk, so they had to carry him to the house."Kelvin looked at his mom. "They carried a grownup?"Mom nodded. "When they got to the house, it was too full to get inside. Instead of leaving, they climbed onto the roof with their friend and made a hole in the roof."Kelvin's eyes widened. "They took him on the roof?""They lowered him down through the hole," Mom said. "And Jesus healed him. The men did everything they could for their friend, showing him the kind of love that God shows us. Jesus laid down His life for us, and when we make sacrifices for our friends like He did, we show them His love." Mom stood up. "And now we need to get this room cleaned and set up for Theresa's family so I can be a good friend and show her God's love.""We should get back to work, huh?" Kelvin got to his feet. "At least we don't have to carry people or climb onto any roofs."Mom smiled. "Right?" –Emily Acker

Doing It for a Friendad397f1d-9d97-4be6-8d3b-8d6a33f5b206Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoing It for a FriendKelvin sighed as he picked up a big box. "This room is full of stuff."Mom wiped sweat from her forehead. "And we need to get it all moved to the garage. Theresa and her kids will be here soon."Kelvin and his mom had been struggling since his dad passed away, and he had been surprised when Mom told him that her friend was going to move in with them for a while.Kelvin made a couple of trips to the garage, then he dropped to the floor in the still-messy guest room. "I'm tired.""Me too." Mom leaned against the wall. "We can break for a minute.""Why are we doing this?" Kelvin asked."Because Theresa had a fire at her house," Mom said. "She and her kids can't live there anymore.""I know that, but why do they have to come here? Aren't there other places they can go?""She's my friend, Kelvin," Mom said. "We help our friends when they're in trouble." Mom knelt on the floor. "I'll tell you one quick story, then we need to get back to work. When Jesus was doing miracles, some men came to bring their friend to see Him. Their friend couldn't walk, so they had to carry him to the house."Kelvin looked at his mom. "They carried a grownup?"Mom nodded. "When they got to the house, it was too full to get inside. Instead of leaving, they climbed onto the roof with their friend and made a hole in the roof."Kelvin's eyes widened. "They took him on the roof?""They lowered him down through the hole," Mom said. "And Jesus healed him. The men did everything they could for their friend, showing him the kind of love that God shows us. Jesus laid down His life for us, and when we make sacrifices for our friends like He did, we show them His love." Mom stood up. "And now we need to get this room cleaned and set up for Theresa's family so I can be a good friend and show her God's love.""We should get back to work, huh?" Kelvin got to his feet. "At least we don't have to carry people or climb onto any roofs."Mom smiled. "Right?" –Emily Acker

Kelvin sighed as he picked up a big box. "This room is full of stuff."Mom wiped sweat from her forehead. "And we need to get it all moved to the garage. Theresa and her kids will be here soon."Kelvin and his mom had been struggling since his dad passed away, and he had been surprised when Mom told him that her friend was going to move in with them for a while.Kelvin made a couple of trips to the garage, then he dropped to the floor in the still-messy guest room. "I'm tired.""Me too." Mom leaned against the wall. "We can break for a minute.""Why are we doing this?" Kelvin asked."Because Theresa had a fire at her house," Mom said. "She and her kids can't live there anymore.""I know that, but why do they have to come here? Aren't there other places they can go?""She's my friend, Kelvin," Mom said. "We help our friends when they're in trouble." Mom knelt on the floor. "I'll tell you one quick story, then we need to get back to work. When Jesus was doing miracles, some men came to bring their friend to see Him. Their friend couldn't walk, so they had to carry him to the house."Kelvin looked at his mom. "They carried a grownup?"Mom nodded. "When they got to the house, it was too full to get inside. Instead of leaving, they climbed onto the roof with their friend and made a hole in the roof."Kelvin's eyes widened. "They took him on the roof?""They lowered him down through the hole," Mom said. "And Jesus healed him. The men did everything they could for their friend, showing him the kind of love that God shows us. Jesus laid down His life for us, and when we make sacrifices for our friends like He did, we show them His love." Mom stood up. "And now we need to get this room cleaned and set up for Theresa's family so I can be a good friend and show her God's love.""We should get back to work, huh?" Kelvin got to his feet. "At least we don't have to carry people or climb onto any roofs."Mom smiled. "Right?" –Emily Acker

Doing It for a Friend39612fb4-68a4-4d97-9400-3efedb5afbc2Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBurn The Boats with Kevin PhillipSometimes God asks us for little things. A little adjustment here or there.  Sometimes He asks us to do things that scare the...poop out of us. How we respond to His call tells us a lot about ourselves. All too often we crumble and falter. But we don't have to! Join me in this episode as Kevin Phillip shares his story of God's call to ministry through his life. Sometimes it was easy, and sometimes it was very hard. God often calls us into the place we least want to go - the place we are most afraid of. How we respond to that call sets the course of our lives! You can read more about Kevin's ministry and what he offers at: https://boatsonfire.net/

Sometimes God asks us for little things. A little adjustment here or there.  Sometimes He asks us to do things that scare the...poop out of us. How we respond to His call tells us a lot about ourselves. All too often we crumble and falter. But we don't have to! Join me in this episode as Kevin Phillip shares his story of God's call to ministry through his life. Sometimes it was easy, and sometimes it was very hard. God often calls us into the place we least want to go - the place we are most afraid of. How we respond to that call sets the course of our lives! You can read more about Kevin's ministry and what he offers at: https://boatsonfire.net/

fullBurn The Boats with Kevin Phillipba7f4dec-7539-4210-9f49-cb6d85f663a6Mon, 20 May 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Divorce Expert: 86% of People Who Divorce Remarry! Why Sex Is Causing Divorces! If They Say This, Do Not Marry Them!Divorce rates are dominant, but is there hope for a happily ever after? James Sexton is America's top divorce lawyer, and bestselling author of romantic advice books 'How to Stay in Love' and 'If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late'. In this conversation, James and Steven discuss the number one reason for 99% of divorces, the link between sex and divorce, the glue that holds marriages together, and a ‘note hack’ that could save relationships.  00:00 Intro 02:02 I Am A Divorce Lawyer 02:37 How Many People Divorce 08:51 The Dynamics Between Gold Diggers And Millionaires 12:33 What's Prenups? And The Legalities Behind Marriage! 17:14 The Perfect Prenup 18:56 Disagreements Over Prenups 26:48 Are Prenups Legal? 28:34 The Most Shocking Prenup (Don't Get Fat) 29:59 Appearance As A Measure Of Love In A Relationship 32:33 Prenups With Fidelity & Cheating Clauses 37:30 Are Prenups On The Rise? 39:39 Are People Fake Happy? 44:18 Stop Comparing Your Relationships To Others 50:44 How To Prevent Divorce 55:25 "Happy Wife, Happy Life" 01:02:59 Is Sex The Biggest Cause Of Divorce? 01:07:53 Fixing The Marriage 01:09:36 Who Cheats More? 01:10:02 Who Wants More Sex? 01:13:05 Most Shocking Deceit 01:14:18 Why Husbands Like To Sleep With The Nannies 01:16:36 Killing To Get Out Of A Relationship 01:22:17 Have You Ever Cried? 01:24:29 Love And Loss 01:37:01 Seeing Relationships As Chapters 01:40:55 Have We Been Sold An Idyllic Lie? 01:44:34 Is Money The Biggest Cause Of Divorce? 01:48:59 Can You Hide Money? 01:50:16 You Are Liable For Debts 01:51:49 Winning The Lottery And Keeping Quiet 01:53:20 LGBT Rights & Divorces 01:59:19 Are Open Relationships The Answer? 02:02:00 Is Cheating Okay? 02:05:44 Should We Get Married? 02:13:14 Last Guest Question You can purchase James’s book, ‘How to Stay in Love’, here: https://amzn.to/4dTzdzI  Follow James: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4dFRX5v  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3wCXFV7  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo   Sponsors: Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Shop the Conversation Cards: https://thediary.com/products/the-cards  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Divorce rates are dominant, but is there hope for a happily ever after? James Sexton is America's top divorce lawyer, and bestselling author of romantic advice books 'How to Stay in Love' and 'If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late'. In this conversation, James and Steven discuss the number one reason for 99% of divorces, the link between sex and divorce, the glue that holds marriages together, and a ‘note hack’ that could save relationships.  00:00 Intro 02:02 I Am A Divorce Lawyer 02:37 How Many People Divorce 08:51 The Dynamics Between Gold Diggers And Millionaires 12:33 What's Prenups? And The Legalities Behind Marriage! 17:14 The Perfect Prenup 18:56 Disagreements Over Prenups 26:48 Are Prenups Legal? 28:34 The Most Shocking Prenup (Don't Get Fat) 29:59 Appearance As A Measure Of Love In A Relationship 32:33 Prenups With Fidelity & Cheating Clauses 37:30 Are Prenups On The Rise? 39:39 Are People Fake Happy? 44:18 Stop Comparing Your Relationships To Others 50:44 How To Prevent Divorce 55:25 "Happy Wife, Happy Life" 01:02:59 Is Sex The Biggest Cause Of Divorce? 01:07:53 Fixing The Marriage 01:09:36 Who Cheats More? 01:10:02 Who Wants More Sex? 01:13:05 Most Shocking Deceit 01:14:18 Why Husbands Like To Sleep With The Nannies 01:16:36 Killing To Get Out Of A Relationship 01:22:17 Have You Ever Cried? 01:24:29 Love And Loss 01:37:01 Seeing Relationships As Chapters 01:40:55 Have We Been Sold An Idyllic Lie? 01:44:34 Is Money The Biggest Cause Of Divorce? 01:48:59 Can You Hide Money? 01:50:16 You Are Liable For Debts 01:51:49 Winning The Lottery And Keeping Quiet 01:53:20 LGBT Rights & Divorces 01:59:19 Are Open Relationships The Answer? 02:02:00 Is Cheating Okay? 02:05:44 Should We Get Married? 02:13:14 Last Guest Question You can purchase James’s book, ‘How to Stay in Love’, here: https://amzn.to/4dTzdzI  Follow James: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4dFRX5v  Twitter - https://bit.ly/3wCXFV7  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo   Sponsors: Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Shop the Conversation Cards: https://thediary.com/products/the-cards  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Divorce Expert: 86% of People Who Divorce Remarry! Why Sex Is Causing Divorces! If They Say This, Do Not Marry Them!f58a4a9d-8e41-44b7-987c-28f97e67c8c4Mon, 20 May 2024 05:00:00 +00008552https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Life of David (2024) Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 141: The Life of David (2024)5ba55d41-2836-407f-aed2-684692a58f2bMon, 20 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Last Judgment (2024) We delve into the cosmic event that will take place at the end of time known as the Last Judgment. Fr. Mike explains the difference between the Last Judgment and our particular judgment at the time of our death. We learn that the Last Judgment will reveal the consequences of all our actions and how God’s justice triumphs over all the injustices we’ve committed and suffered. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the message of the Last Judgment is ultimately one of hope and conversion. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1038-1041. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We delve into the cosmic event that will take place at the end of time known as the Last Judgment. Fr. Mike explains the difference between the Last Judgment and our particular judgment at the time of our death. We learn that the Last Judgment will reveal the consequences of all our actions and how God’s justice triumphs over all the injustices we’ve committed and suffered. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the message of the Last Judgment is ultimately one of hope and conversion. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1038-1041. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 141: The Last Judgment (2024)7c36d17c-b4a9-4c58-b793-ff918ba71ee6Mon, 20 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Last Judgment (2024) We delve into the cosmic event that will take place at the end of time known as the Last Judgment. Fr. Mike explains the difference between the Last Judgment and our particular judgment at the time of our death. We learn that the Last Judgment will reveal the consequences of all our actions and how God’s justice triumphs over all the injustices we’ve committed and suffered. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the message of the Last Judgment is ultimately one of hope and conversion. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1038-1041. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We delve into the cosmic event that will take place at the end of time known as the Last Judgment. Fr. Mike explains the difference between the Last Judgment and our particular judgment at the time of our death. We learn that the Last Judgment will reveal the consequences of all our actions and how God’s justice triumphs over all the injustices we’ve committed and suffered. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the message of the Last Judgment is ultimately one of hope and conversion. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1038-1041. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 141: The Last Judgment (2024)3b5c9917-439b-4dfb-b1ef-e1cb12f2520bMon, 20 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Life of David (2024) Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 141: The Life of David (2024)aafc475e-5ab8-4024-8d80-2db096b5876dMon, 20 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Life of David (2024) Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 141: The Life of David (2024)f769cbc5-b677-4417-8a59-b3f84e318062Mon, 20 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Life of David (2024) Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 141: The Life of David (2024)b750735b-0661-4a15-a9b1-23fb65b0e3d2Mon, 20 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBent, Not BrokenThe wind blew through Georgia's hair as she and her uncle paddled their canoe among the reeds that filled the marshes near her new home. She didn't feel like paddling. Her mom had died of cancer four months before, and now she and her little brother were living far from home with Uncle Steve. The bayou, as Uncle Steve called it, looked like a swamp--nothing like Georgia's home in Michigan.Georgia watched the marsh reeds bend under the force of the strong wind and muttered, "I know how you feel." "What did you say, Georgia?" asked Uncle Steve, who had been doing more than his fair share of paddling for the last half mile."Oh, nothing. I was just thinking how those reeds and I have a lot in common." Georgia sighed."How so?" asked Uncle Steve."Well, they get blown around wherever the wind wants. They don't get any say in what happens to them." She sighed again. "Just like me.""You know, Georgia, I think you're right. You do have a lot in common with these reeds. But not in the way you think. Look a little closer," urged Uncle Steve as he paddled them over to the reeds. "What do you notice?"Georgia studied the cluster of reeds. It was true that the wind blew them around, sometimes switching directions abruptly. But no matter how hard the wind blew, the reeds just bent over and popped back up. "They aren't breaking," observed Georgia. "As soon as the wind stops, they straighten back up again. But that's not like me at all. I feel like I'll never pop back up."Uncle Steve stopped paddling. "There's a verse in Isaiah that says, 'A bruised reed He will not break.' Georgia, no matter how much the hardships of this life may bend you, you can hang on to the promise that you don't have to break because God loves you and offers you grace, peace, and hope. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for your sins so that you could have the promise of eternal life and never have to face life's troubles alone. In times when it seems like you'll never pop back up, trust Him to hold you up so you won't break--just like these reeds." –Laura Kuehn

The wind blew through Georgia's hair as she and her uncle paddled their canoe among the reeds that filled the marshes near her new home. She didn't feel like paddling. Her mom had died of cancer four months before, and now she and her little brother were living far from home with Uncle Steve. The bayou, as Uncle Steve called it, looked like a swamp--nothing like Georgia's home in Michigan.Georgia watched the marsh reeds bend under the force of the strong wind and muttered, "I know how you feel." "What did you say, Georgia?" asked Uncle Steve, who had been doing more than his fair share of paddling for the last half mile."Oh, nothing. I was just thinking how those reeds and I have a lot in common." Georgia sighed."How so?" asked Uncle Steve."Well, they get blown around wherever the wind wants. They don't get any say in what happens to them." She sighed again. "Just like me.""You know, Georgia, I think you're right. You do have a lot in common with these reeds. But not in the way you think. Look a little closer," urged Uncle Steve as he paddled them over to the reeds. "What do you notice?"Georgia studied the cluster of reeds. It was true that the wind blew them around, sometimes switching directions abruptly. But no matter how hard the wind blew, the reeds just bent over and popped back up. "They aren't breaking," observed Georgia. "As soon as the wind stops, they straighten back up again. But that's not like me at all. I feel like I'll never pop back up."Uncle Steve stopped paddling. "There's a verse in Isaiah that says, 'A bruised reed He will not break.' Georgia, no matter how much the hardships of this life may bend you, you can hang on to the promise that you don't have to break because God loves you and offers you grace, peace, and hope. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for your sins so that you could have the promise of eternal life and never have to face life's troubles alone. In times when it seems like you'll never pop back up, trust Him to hold you up so you won't break--just like these reeds." –Laura Kuehn

Bent, Not Brokendaf9110a-be4b-4ed5-a5c2-3284a502848fMon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBent, Not BrokenThe wind blew through Georgia's hair as she and her uncle paddled their canoe among the reeds that filled the marshes near her new home. She didn't feel like paddling. Her mom had died of cancer four months before, and now she and her little brother were living far from home with Uncle Steve. The bayou, as Uncle Steve called it, looked like a swamp--nothing like Georgia's home in Michigan.Georgia watched the marsh reeds bend under the force of the strong wind and muttered, "I know how you feel." "What did you say, Georgia?" asked Uncle Steve, who had been doing more than his fair share of paddling for the last half mile."Oh, nothing. I was just thinking how those reeds and I have a lot in common." Georgia sighed."How so?" asked Uncle Steve."Well, they get blown around wherever the wind wants. They don't get any say in what happens to them." She sighed again. "Just like me.""You know, Georgia, I think you're right. You do have a lot in common with these reeds. But not in the way you think. Look a little closer," urged Uncle Steve as he paddled them over to the reeds. "What do you notice?"Georgia studied the cluster of reeds. It was true that the wind blew them around, sometimes switching directions abruptly. But no matter how hard the wind blew, the reeds just bent over and popped back up. "They aren't breaking," observed Georgia. "As soon as the wind stops, they straighten back up again. But that's not like me at all. I feel like I'll never pop back up."Uncle Steve stopped paddling. "There's a verse in Isaiah that says, 'A bruised reed He will not break.' Georgia, no matter how much the hardships of this life may bend you, you can hang on to the promise that you don't have to break because God loves you and offers you grace, peace, and hope. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for your sins so that you could have the promise of eternal life and never have to face life's troubles alone. In times when it seems like you'll never pop back up, trust Him to hold you up so you won't break--just like these reeds." –Laura Kuehn

The wind blew through Georgia's hair as she and her uncle paddled their canoe among the reeds that filled the marshes near her new home. She didn't feel like paddling. Her mom had died of cancer four months before, and now she and her little brother were living far from home with Uncle Steve. The bayou, as Uncle Steve called it, looked like a swamp--nothing like Georgia's home in Michigan.Georgia watched the marsh reeds bend under the force of the strong wind and muttered, "I know how you feel." "What did you say, Georgia?" asked Uncle Steve, who had been doing more than his fair share of paddling for the last half mile."Oh, nothing. I was just thinking how those reeds and I have a lot in common." Georgia sighed."How so?" asked Uncle Steve."Well, they get blown around wherever the wind wants. They don't get any say in what happens to them." She sighed again. "Just like me.""You know, Georgia, I think you're right. You do have a lot in common with these reeds. But not in the way you think. Look a little closer," urged Uncle Steve as he paddled them over to the reeds. "What do you notice?"Georgia studied the cluster of reeds. It was true that the wind blew them around, sometimes switching directions abruptly. But no matter how hard the wind blew, the reeds just bent over and popped back up. "They aren't breaking," observed Georgia. "As soon as the wind stops, they straighten back up again. But that's not like me at all. I feel like I'll never pop back up."Uncle Steve stopped paddling. "There's a verse in Isaiah that says, 'A bruised reed He will not break.' Georgia, no matter how much the hardships of this life may bend you, you can hang on to the promise that you don't have to break because God loves you and offers you grace, peace, and hope. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for your sins so that you could have the promise of eternal life and never have to face life's troubles alone. In times when it seems like you'll never pop back up, trust Him to hold you up so you won't break--just like these reeds." –Laura Kuehn

Bent, Not Brokendd4d959a-e687-45fc-82d5-87e91482769fMon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2024)57ffdfae-3378-4998-91a2-9f8146381f07Sun, 19 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: Purgatory and Hell (2024) Why do purgatory and hell exist? The Catechism teaches us today about the existence and the meaning of purgatory and hell. We learn that purgatory is a transitional state of purification while hell is the state of permanent separation from God. Fr. Mike reminds us that nobody drifts into heaven because “we cannot be united to God unless we freely choose to love him.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1030-1037. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why do purgatory and hell exist? The Catechism teaches us today about the existence and the meaning of purgatory and hell. We learn that purgatory is a transitional state of purification while hell is the state of permanent separation from God. Fr. Mike reminds us that nobody drifts into heaven because “we cannot be united to God unless we freely choose to love him.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1030-1037. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 140: Purgatory and Hell (2024)3d797934-9807-49a6-81a7-eb0b44d245c8Sun, 19 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: Purgatory and Hell (2024) Why do purgatory and hell exist? The Catechism teaches us today about the existence and the meaning of purgatory and hell. We learn that purgatory is a transitional state of purification while hell is the state of permanent separation from God. Fr. Mike reminds us that nobody drifts into heaven because “we cannot be united to God unless we freely choose to love him.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1030-1037. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why do purgatory and hell exist? The Catechism teaches us today about the existence and the meaning of purgatory and hell. We learn that purgatory is a transitional state of purification while hell is the state of permanent separation from God. Fr. Mike reminds us that nobody drifts into heaven because “we cannot be united to God unless we freely choose to love him.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1030-1037. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 140: Purgatory and Hell (2024)9dc4b266-65d3-4d38-8b6c-ca00affb7df6Sun, 19 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2024)96d32ce2-3be2-4500-9e02-785c152a68ddSun, 19 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2024)a99bc706-eded-49c8-b253-780c1db88803Sun, 19 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2024)f230e562-9802-4caa-a3ea-2c94b5c24009Sun, 19 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGive It a Try"Wanna come to church with me this week, Finn?" asked Tobin, who was at his cousin's house for the day. "We're studying the life of Jesus in my Sunday school class, and I think you'd really like it!""Nah," muttered Finn. "I don't like church.""How do you know?" asked Tobin. "You've never been there.""I just know I won't like it, that's all. Let's go see what's for dinner." Finn led the way to the kitchen, where he peered over his mother's shoulder. "Salmon patties, yum!"Tobin frowned, then felt embarrassed when he realized his aunt had noticed. "Don't you like salmon patties, Tobin?" Aunt Kim asked.Tobin shook his head. "No, not really.""Have you ever eaten one?" asked Aunt Kim. Again Tobin shook his head."Then how do you know you don't like them?" asked Finn.Tobin shrugged. "I just know, that's all."Finn rolled his eyes. "Salmon patties are so good! But hey, if you don't want any, I'll eat yours.""Before you do that, I think Tobin really should try one," said Aunt Kim."Yeah, give it a try," said Finn. "You might like it, Tobin."Tobin started to protest but then stopped abruptly. "Okay, you win," he said, grinning. "I'll try a salmon patty.""All right!" Finn gave him a fist bump. "I know you're gonna like it."When they sat down to dinner, Tobin hesitantly cut into his salmon patty. He put it in his mouth and chewed slowly. "Not bad," was his verdict. He eagerly ate the rest. "I think I'll have some more!" Aunt Kim smiled and passed him the patties."You know, this reminds me of a verse I learned at church," Tobin said as he helped himself to another patty. "It says, 'Taste and see that the Lord is good.' The Bible tells us that when we get to know Jesus, He'll show us how good He is and how much He loves us. That's why I love church--it's a place to learn more about Jesus with others who have seen His goodness and love too." He grinned at his cousin. "Well?"Finn looked at him thoughtfully. "Okay, I get what you're saying," he said. "Mom, can I go to church with Tobin this week? I want to give it a try." –Barbara J. Westberg

"Wanna come to church with me this week, Finn?" asked Tobin, who was at his cousin's house for the day. "We're studying the life of Jesus in my Sunday school class, and I think you'd really like it!""Nah," muttered Finn. "I don't like church.""How do you know?" asked Tobin. "You've never been there.""I just know I won't like it, that's all. Let's go see what's for dinner." Finn led the way to the kitchen, where he peered over his mother's shoulder. "Salmon patties, yum!"Tobin frowned, then felt embarrassed when he realized his aunt had noticed. "Don't you like salmon patties, Tobin?" Aunt Kim asked.Tobin shook his head. "No, not really.""Have you ever eaten one?" asked Aunt Kim. Again Tobin shook his head."Then how do you know you don't like them?" asked Finn.Tobin shrugged. "I just know, that's all."Finn rolled his eyes. "Salmon patties are so good! But hey, if you don't want any, I'll eat yours.""Before you do that, I think Tobin really should try one," said Aunt Kim."Yeah, give it a try," said Finn. "You might like it, Tobin."Tobin started to protest but then stopped abruptly. "Okay, you win," he said, grinning. "I'll try a salmon patty.""All right!" Finn gave him a fist bump. "I know you're gonna like it."When they sat down to dinner, Tobin hesitantly cut into his salmon patty. He put it in his mouth and chewed slowly. "Not bad," was his verdict. He eagerly ate the rest. "I think I'll have some more!" Aunt Kim smiled and passed him the patties."You know, this reminds me of a verse I learned at church," Tobin said as he helped himself to another patty. "It says, 'Taste and see that the Lord is good.' The Bible tells us that when we get to know Jesus, He'll show us how good He is and how much He loves us. That's why I love church--it's a place to learn more about Jesus with others who have seen His goodness and love too." He grinned at his cousin. "Well?"Finn looked at him thoughtfully. "Okay, I get what you're saying," he said. "Mom, can I go to church with Tobin this week? I want to give it a try." –Barbara J. Westberg

Give It a Try3698f008-c308-4c0d-9b81-62239d7ed40fSun, 19 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGive It a Try"Wanna come to church with me this week, Finn?" asked Tobin, who was at his cousin's house for the day. "We're studying the life of Jesus in my Sunday school class, and I think you'd really like it!""Nah," muttered Finn. "I don't like church.""How do you know?" asked Tobin. "You've never been there.""I just know I won't like it, that's all. Let's go see what's for dinner." Finn led the way to the kitchen, where he peered over his mother's shoulder. "Salmon patties, yum!"Tobin frowned, then felt embarrassed when he realized his aunt had noticed. "Don't you like salmon patties, Tobin?" Aunt Kim asked.Tobin shook his head. "No, not really.""Have you ever eaten one?" asked Aunt Kim. Again Tobin shook his head."Then how do you know you don't like them?" asked Finn.Tobin shrugged. "I just know, that's all."Finn rolled his eyes. "Salmon patties are so good! But hey, if you don't want any, I'll eat yours.""Before you do that, I think Tobin really should try one," said Aunt Kim."Yeah, give it a try," said Finn. "You might like it, Tobin."Tobin started to protest but then stopped abruptly. "Okay, you win," he said, grinning. "I'll try a salmon patty.""All right!" Finn gave him a fist bump. "I know you're gonna like it."When they sat down to dinner, Tobin hesitantly cut into his salmon patty. He put it in his mouth and chewed slowly. "Not bad," was his verdict. He eagerly ate the rest. "I think I'll have some more!" Aunt Kim smiled and passed him the patties."You know, this reminds me of a verse I learned at church," Tobin said as he helped himself to another patty. "It says, 'Taste and see that the Lord is good.' The Bible tells us that when we get to know Jesus, He'll show us how good He is and how much He loves us. That's why I love church--it's a place to learn more about Jesus with others who have seen His goodness and love too." He grinned at his cousin. "Well?"Finn looked at him thoughtfully. "Okay, I get what you're saying," he said. "Mom, can I go to church with Tobin this week? I want to give it a try." –Barbara J. Westberg

"Wanna come to church with me this week, Finn?" asked Tobin, who was at his cousin's house for the day. "We're studying the life of Jesus in my Sunday school class, and I think you'd really like it!""Nah," muttered Finn. "I don't like church.""How do you know?" asked Tobin. "You've never been there.""I just know I won't like it, that's all. Let's go see what's for dinner." Finn led the way to the kitchen, where he peered over his mother's shoulder. "Salmon patties, yum!"Tobin frowned, then felt embarrassed when he realized his aunt had noticed. "Don't you like salmon patties, Tobin?" Aunt Kim asked.Tobin shook his head. "No, not really.""Have you ever eaten one?" asked Aunt Kim. Again Tobin shook his head."Then how do you know you don't like them?" asked Finn.Tobin shrugged. "I just know, that's all."Finn rolled his eyes. "Salmon patties are so good! But hey, if you don't want any, I'll eat yours.""Before you do that, I think Tobin really should try one," said Aunt Kim."Yeah, give it a try," said Finn. "You might like it, Tobin."Tobin started to protest but then stopped abruptly. "Okay, you win," he said, grinning. "I'll try a salmon patty.""All right!" Finn gave him a fist bump. "I know you're gonna like it."When they sat down to dinner, Tobin hesitantly cut into his salmon patty. He put it in his mouth and chewed slowly. "Not bad," was his verdict. He eagerly ate the rest. "I think I'll have some more!" Aunt Kim smiled and passed him the patties."You know, this reminds me of a verse I learned at church," Tobin said as he helped himself to another patty. "It says, 'Taste and see that the Lord is good.' The Bible tells us that when we get to know Jesus, He'll show us how good He is and how much He loves us. That's why I love church--it's a place to learn more about Jesus with others who have seen His goodness and love too." He grinned at his cousin. "Well?"Finn looked at him thoughtfully. "Okay, I get what you're saying," he said. "Mom, can I go to church with Tobin this week? I want to give it a try." –Barbara J. Westberg

Give It a Try15bcdd59-d98c-47c5-8b4f-fdfaa934069bSun, 19 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/19/24 Gift and Mystery: Use the Gift Homily from Pentecost Sunday. The best way to thank the Giver is to use the gift. At Pentecost, the Lord poured out His Holy Spirit upon the disciples and blessed them with His gifts. Immediately, they used those gifts. These gifts were given to be used. And so are all of the gifts God continues to give. Mass Readings from May 19, 2024: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. The best way to thank the Giver is to use the gift. At Pentecost, the Lord poured out His Holy Spirit upon the disciples and blessed them with His gifts. Immediately, they used those gifts. These gifts were given to be used. And so are all of the gifts God continues to give. Mass Readings from May 19, 2024: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full5/19/24 Gift and Mystery: Use the Gift0397e323-b810-47cf-9d50-5ccf96a88316Sat, 18 May 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/19/24 Gift and Mystery: Use the Gift Homily from Pentecost Sunday. The best way to thank the Giver is to use the gift. At Pentecost, the Lord poured out His Holy Spirit upon the disciples and blessed them with His gifts. Immediately, they used those gifts. These gifts were given to be used. And so are all of the gifts God continues to give. Mass Readings from May 19, 2024: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. The best way to thank the Giver is to use the gift. At Pentecost, the Lord poured out His Holy Spirit upon the disciples and blessed them with His gifts. Immediately, they used those gifts. These gifts were given to be used. And so are all of the gifts God continues to give. Mass Readings from May 19, 2024: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full5/19/24 Gift and Mystery: Use the Gifta1c57011-40a7-4221-adbd-50a4a11cd36bSat, 18 May 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/19/24 Gift and Mystery: Use the Gift Homily from Pentecost Sunday. The best way to thank the Giver is to use the gift. At Pentecost, the Lord poured out His Holy Spirit upon the disciples and blessed them with His gifts. Immediately, they used those gifts. These gifts were given to be used. And so are all of the gifts God continues to give. Mass Readings from May 19, 2024: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. The best way to thank the Giver is to use the gift. At Pentecost, the Lord poured out His Holy Spirit upon the disciples and blessed them with His gifts. Immediately, they used those gifts. These gifts were given to be used. And so are all of the gifts God continues to give. Mass Readings from May 19, 2024: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full5/19/24 Gift and Mystery: Use the Gift2556ab55-2ca4-43e2-b5b5-998fcec7bd92Sat, 18 May 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2024) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2024)847fe940-9edb-4773-bda3-7dceadc91252Sat, 18 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: I Believe in Life Everlasting (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore what happens to us at and after the moment of our death. We examine the importance of understanding that the Christian, who unites his death with Christ Jesus, takes a step towards Christ in everlasting life. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we have an active choice in our journey to our Father in heaven. We should not simply desire Heaven, but actively choose it. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1020-1029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore what happens to us at and after the moment of our death. We examine the importance of understanding that the Christian, who unites his death with Christ Jesus, takes a step towards Christ in everlasting life. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we have an active choice in our journey to our Father in heaven. We should not simply desire Heaven, but actively choose it. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1020-1029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 139: I Believe in Life Everlasting (2024)073b9be4-7cef-423f-a70d-82d53e980a23Sat, 18 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: I Believe in Life Everlasting (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore what happens to us at and after the moment of our death. We examine the importance of understanding that the Christian, who unites his death with Christ Jesus, takes a step towards Christ in everlasting life. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we have an active choice in our journey to our Father in heaven. We should not simply desire Heaven, but actively choose it. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1020-1029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore what happens to us at and after the moment of our death. We examine the importance of understanding that the Christian, who unites his death with Christ Jesus, takes a step towards Christ in everlasting life. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we have an active choice in our journey to our Father in heaven. We should not simply desire Heaven, but actively choose it. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1020-1029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 139: I Believe in Life Everlasting (2024)14c56926-1e1f-4b35-b3f2-bce8b0243f82Sat, 18 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2024) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2024)8e3c656d-9b65-414b-8e74-01cc60efea4dSat, 18 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2024) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2024)ac0392a5-6cc7-44fa-9c1a-9967b4a7f04eSat, 18 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2024) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2024)a665efb0-5e51-4d83-aba7-dd7e449267a0Sat, 18 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHit and Run"Oh no!" groaned Jonas as he and his mom stood looking at the dent in their car. "What happened?""Apparently someone backed into the car while we were shopping, but whoever it was didn't leave a note saying they did it." Mom sighed. "Well, there's nothing much we can do about it, but I suppose we should make a police report."After the report was made, Jonas and Mom hurried home to tell Dad about the accident. "Well," Dad said as he went out to look at the car, "I'm thankful it's just a car that's damaged--nobody got hurt." He examined the dent in the fender. "This isn't major damage, but body work can be quite expensive. I'll call the insurance company--I'm pretty sure they'll cover it." "I hope so, but it still doesn't seem fair," said Jonas. "The person who backed into us should pay the bill. It was their fault.""I know, Jonas, but we can't make them pay when we don't know who they are," said Mom. "So if insurance doesn't cover it, we'll just have to take care of it ourselves." "What? That's not fair at all!" said Jonas. "It makes me mad. We shouldn't have to pay when it's not our fault. Whoever hit us shouldn't just get away with it." "No, and if we end up having to pay for damages that are someone else's fault, I can't say I'll be happy about it," said Dad."Me neither," said Mom. "But it's not good to drive around with a big dent in the car.""Tell you what," said Dad. "When we feel annoyed that somebody is getting away without paying, let's remember that we don't have to pay for everything we deserve to pay for either. Jesus willingly paid the price for our sin by dying on the cross, even when He knew who was at fault--us!""That's right," said Mom. "So let's not spend our energy being angry about this dent. We have so much to be thankful for--nobody got hurt, the damage to the car is minor, and above all, Jesus paid the price for our sin so we wouldn't have to!" –Hazel W. Marett

"Oh no!" groaned Jonas as he and his mom stood looking at the dent in their car. "What happened?""Apparently someone backed into the car while we were shopping, but whoever it was didn't leave a note saying they did it." Mom sighed. "Well, there's nothing much we can do about it, but I suppose we should make a police report."After the report was made, Jonas and Mom hurried home to tell Dad about the accident. "Well," Dad said as he went out to look at the car, "I'm thankful it's just a car that's damaged--nobody got hurt." He examined the dent in the fender. "This isn't major damage, but body work can be quite expensive. I'll call the insurance company--I'm pretty sure they'll cover it." "I hope so, but it still doesn't seem fair," said Jonas. "The person who backed into us should pay the bill. It was their fault.""I know, Jonas, but we can't make them pay when we don't know who they are," said Mom. "So if insurance doesn't cover it, we'll just have to take care of it ourselves." "What? That's not fair at all!" said Jonas. "It makes me mad. We shouldn't have to pay when it's not our fault. Whoever hit us shouldn't just get away with it." "No, and if we end up having to pay for damages that are someone else's fault, I can't say I'll be happy about it," said Dad."Me neither," said Mom. "But it's not good to drive around with a big dent in the car.""Tell you what," said Dad. "When we feel annoyed that somebody is getting away without paying, let's remember that we don't have to pay for everything we deserve to pay for either. Jesus willingly paid the price for our sin by dying on the cross, even when He knew who was at fault--us!""That's right," said Mom. "So let's not spend our energy being angry about this dent. We have so much to be thankful for--nobody got hurt, the damage to the car is minor, and above all, Jesus paid the price for our sin so we wouldn't have to!" –Hazel W. Marett

Hit and Runc8b67687-9c8c-416f-9750-f8a54e7bb3b9Sat, 18 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHit and Run"Oh no!" groaned Jonas as he and his mom stood looking at the dent in their car. "What happened?""Apparently someone backed into the car while we were shopping, but whoever it was didn't leave a note saying they did it." Mom sighed. "Well, there's nothing much we can do about it, but I suppose we should make a police report."After the report was made, Jonas and Mom hurried home to tell Dad about the accident. "Well," Dad said as he went out to look at the car, "I'm thankful it's just a car that's damaged--nobody got hurt." He examined the dent in the fender. "This isn't major damage, but body work can be quite expensive. I'll call the insurance company--I'm pretty sure they'll cover it." "I hope so, but it still doesn't seem fair," said Jonas. "The person who backed into us should pay the bill. It was their fault.""I know, Jonas, but we can't make them pay when we don't know who they are," said Mom. "So if insurance doesn't cover it, we'll just have to take care of it ourselves." "What? That's not fair at all!" said Jonas. "It makes me mad. We shouldn't have to pay when it's not our fault. Whoever hit us shouldn't just get away with it." "No, and if we end up having to pay for damages that are someone else's fault, I can't say I'll be happy about it," said Dad."Me neither," said Mom. "But it's not good to drive around with a big dent in the car.""Tell you what," said Dad. "When we feel annoyed that somebody is getting away without paying, let's remember that we don't have to pay for everything we deserve to pay for either. Jesus willingly paid the price for our sin by dying on the cross, even when He knew who was at fault--us!""That's right," said Mom. "So let's not spend our energy being angry about this dent. We have so much to be thankful for--nobody got hurt, the damage to the car is minor, and above all, Jesus paid the price for our sin so we wouldn't have to!" –Hazel W. Marett

"Oh no!" groaned Jonas as he and his mom stood looking at the dent in their car. "What happened?""Apparently someone backed into the car while we were shopping, but whoever it was didn't leave a note saying they did it." Mom sighed. "Well, there's nothing much we can do about it, but I suppose we should make a police report."After the report was made, Jonas and Mom hurried home to tell Dad about the accident. "Well," Dad said as he went out to look at the car, "I'm thankful it's just a car that's damaged--nobody got hurt." He examined the dent in the fender. "This isn't major damage, but body work can be quite expensive. I'll call the insurance company--I'm pretty sure they'll cover it." "I hope so, but it still doesn't seem fair," said Jonas. "The person who backed into us should pay the bill. It was their fault.""I know, Jonas, but we can't make them pay when we don't know who they are," said Mom. "So if insurance doesn't cover it, we'll just have to take care of it ourselves." "What? That's not fair at all!" said Jonas. "It makes me mad. We shouldn't have to pay when it's not our fault. Whoever hit us shouldn't just get away with it." "No, and if we end up having to pay for damages that are someone else's fault, I can't say I'll be happy about it," said Dad."Me neither," said Mom. "But it's not good to drive around with a big dent in the car.""Tell you what," said Dad. "When we feel annoyed that somebody is getting away without paying, let's remember that we don't have to pay for everything we deserve to pay for either. Jesus willingly paid the price for our sin by dying on the cross, even when He knew who was at fault--us!""That's right," said Mom. "So let's not spend our energy being angry about this dent. We have so much to be thankful for--nobody got hurt, the damage to the car is minor, and above all, Jesus paid the price for our sin so we wouldn't have to!" –Hazel W. Marett

Hit and Run464d7d37-14de-4c26-af2c-3df07c32850cSat, 18 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS3 EP6. Taking It Back ft. Emy MooreHey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, is joined by special guest and friend, Emy Moore! Emy shares with us her testimony and all the ways the Lord, her King, changed and refined her life for His glory. He took her from the bottom of the pit and into His palace with Him. &quot;Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.&quot; Psalm 150:6 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, is joined by special guest and friend, Emy Moore! Emy shares with us her testimony and all the ways the Lord, her King, changed and refined her life for His glory. He took her from the bottom of the pit and into His palace with Him. &quot;Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.&quot; Psalm 150:6 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS3 EP6. Taking It Back ft. Emy Mooreae3ab375-6970-4623-8ed9-54ee49cb4549Fri, 17 May 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJonathan Pokluda | Girls Gone Biblehi ggb gang :)))) we're so happy because we have Jonathan Pokluda on the podcast! Jonathan is the lead pastor at Harris Creek Baptist Church, the host of Becoming Something Podcast, an author, a husband and father, and incredibly gifted speaker who blesses us with his voice all over social media. JP came on GGB to absolutely wreck us all with the truth we desperately need to hear. in one of the most raw conversations we've had on the pod, we cover spiritual warfare, having a dark past, dating and relationships, sexual sin and the danger &amp; destruction of p*rn. follow JP at @jpokluda on instagram. we hope this conversation blesses you as much as it did us. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

hi ggb gang :)))) we're so happy because we have Jonathan Pokluda on the podcast! Jonathan is the lead pastor at Harris Creek Baptist Church, the host of Becoming Something Podcast, an author, a husband and father, and incredibly gifted speaker who blesses us with his voice all over social media. JP came on GGB to absolutely wreck us all with the truth we desperately need to hear. in one of the most raw conversations we've had on the pod, we cover spiritual warfare, having a dark past, dating and relationships, sexual sin and the danger &amp; destruction of p*rn. follow JP at @jpokluda on instagram. we hope this conversation blesses you as much as it did us. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullJonathan Pokluda | Girls Gone Bible572831b5-588f-4c82-8ab1-48a4e8fa45d9Fri, 17 May 2024 07:47:19 +00003394https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 162: The ONE Thing Stopping You From Reaching Your Full Potential!: Africa BrookeIn this moment, world renowned mentor and writer, Africa Brooke discusses how the idea of personal accountability has been hijacked. She says that all too often people can pass up on accepting responsibility and instead blame others for their misfortune and see themself as a constant victim. However, Africa says that the idea of accountability is actually a way of giving power, freedom, and control back to people, as they realise there is always something they are able to do to change their situation. Once they realise this, people gain resilience for future tough times, as they know that no matter the situation they have the ability to control how they move forward in life. Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/b9OPSNaGEJb Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/TIVYc9ZjNu Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Africa: https://africabrooke.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, world renowned mentor and writer, Africa Brooke discusses how the idea of personal accountability has been hijacked. She says that all too often people can pass up on accepting responsibility and instead blame others for their misfortune and see themself as a constant victim. However, Africa says that the idea of accountability is actually a way of giving power, freedom, and control back to people, as they realise there is always something they are able to do to change their situation. Once they realise this, people gain resilience for future tough times, as they know that no matter the situation they have the ability to control how they move forward in life. Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/b9OPSNaGEJb Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/TIVYc9ZjNu Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Africa: https://africabrooke.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 162: The ONE Thing Stopping You From Reaching Your Full Potential!: Africa Brooke95f76c01-033e-40e2-b007-6e4fec8c2184Fri, 17 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000794https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2024) Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2024)a0c5f895-348c-414b-b36c-2ea5ddaa305aFri, 17 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: Summary of the Resurrection of the Body (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the “nugget day” or summary for the Catechism paragraphs on the Resurrection and the Christian vision of death. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the face of death, we must not grieve as though we have no hope. He also points out the importance of preparing for the hour of our death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1012-1019. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the “nugget day” or summary for the Catechism paragraphs on the Resurrection and the Christian vision of death. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the face of death, we must not grieve as though we have no hope. He also points out the importance of preparing for the hour of our death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1012-1019. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 138: Summary of the Resurrection of the Body (2024)6216e085-c008-4f59-b42c-e1545c1f467dFri, 17 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: Summary of the Resurrection of the Body (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the “nugget day” or summary for the Catechism paragraphs on the Resurrection and the Christian vision of death. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the face of death, we must not grieve as though we have no hope. He also points out the importance of preparing for the hour of our death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1012-1019. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the “nugget day” or summary for the Catechism paragraphs on the Resurrection and the Christian vision of death. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the face of death, we must not grieve as though we have no hope. He also points out the importance of preparing for the hour of our death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1012-1019. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 138: Summary of the Resurrection of the Body (2024)afe08145-7f27-4b40-946e-4fb8e659003eFri, 17 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2024) Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2024)5ae7d784-b4b1-49bc-9fa5-5e60b22ad181Fri, 17 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2024) Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2024)87cf25cb-59b3-4b80-9fec-437e7f98a0f7Fri, 17 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2024) Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2024)d2498539-e297-4092-9485-77810fc82cc3Fri, 17 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAlways Listening"We're leaving in five minutes, everybody. Let's get moving!" Dad called from the garage. Hunter, already packed and ready hours ago, bounded in through the back door. "Mom, Mom! Guess what I found outside!" But, distracted with her preparations, Mom didn't seem to hear. She bent over the cooler she was trying to organize and, frowning, pulled out a box of graham crackers. "That certainly doesn't belong in here…and neither does this…" "Mom, listen, in the backyard there's this…" Hunter paused, realizing his mother wasn't paying attention. "I know you're busy, but this is really cool!" Mom blinked. "Hmm? Hunter, if there's something you need, you can go ask your sisters. I still have so much to do." She glanced at the clock on the wall. "Oh, look at the time!" And with that, she hurried away. Hunter found his sisters in the next room. "Hey, Addy, Katie, guess what I saw in the backyard!" But the girls seemed to be preoccupied with their own business as well. "Addy, do you have my coloring book?" Katie asked her twin. "Well, yes, but--" "Oh, there it is. Let me have it.""Guys?" Hunter interrupted. "Don't you want to hear?" Addy ignored Hunter and scowled at her sister. "It's not your coloring book anymore. Mom said I could have it since you never used it." Katie jumped to her feet. "What? That's not fair! Give it back!""Nuh-uh! Mom said it's mine!" "We'll see about that. Mom!" Katie stormed out with Addy close on her heels. Hunter sighed in disappointment. "Isn't there anyone who wants to hear what I have to say?" Then he remembered the one person he could always go to when he wanted someone to talk to. Closing his eyes and folding his hands together, Hunter prayed. "Jesus, I haven't been having a very good day--no one seems to have time for me. But I know you're always there and always want to listen. You know what I found today? A robin's nest with two little blue eggs in the tree next to the window. I'm going to keep watch every day so I won't miss it when they hatch!" –Eliana Canfield

"We're leaving in five minutes, everybody. Let's get moving!" Dad called from the garage. Hunter, already packed and ready hours ago, bounded in through the back door. "Mom, Mom! Guess what I found outside!" But, distracted with her preparations, Mom didn't seem to hear. She bent over the cooler she was trying to organize and, frowning, pulled out a box of graham crackers. "That certainly doesn't belong in here…and neither does this…" "Mom, listen, in the backyard there's this…" Hunter paused, realizing his mother wasn't paying attention. "I know you're busy, but this is really cool!" Mom blinked. "Hmm? Hunter, if there's something you need, you can go ask your sisters. I still have so much to do." She glanced at the clock on the wall. "Oh, look at the time!" And with that, she hurried away. Hunter found his sisters in the next room. "Hey, Addy, Katie, guess what I saw in the backyard!" But the girls seemed to be preoccupied with their own business as well. "Addy, do you have my coloring book?" Katie asked her twin. "Well, yes, but--" "Oh, there it is. Let me have it.""Guys?" Hunter interrupted. "Don't you want to hear?" Addy ignored Hunter and scowled at her sister. "It's not your coloring book anymore. Mom said I could have it since you never used it." Katie jumped to her feet. "What? That's not fair! Give it back!""Nuh-uh! Mom said it's mine!" "We'll see about that. Mom!" Katie stormed out with Addy close on her heels. Hunter sighed in disappointment. "Isn't there anyone who wants to hear what I have to say?" Then he remembered the one person he could always go to when he wanted someone to talk to. Closing his eyes and folding his hands together, Hunter prayed. "Jesus, I haven't been having a very good day--no one seems to have time for me. But I know you're always there and always want to listen. You know what I found today? A robin's nest with two little blue eggs in the tree next to the window. I'm going to keep watch every day so I won't miss it when they hatch!" –Eliana Canfield

Always Listeninge2998cff-926e-42bc-bed4-df48ef917653Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAlways Listening"We're leaving in five minutes, everybody. Let's get moving!" Dad called from the garage. Hunter, already packed and ready hours ago, bounded in through the back door. "Mom, Mom! Guess what I found outside!" But, distracted with her preparations, Mom didn't seem to hear. She bent over the cooler she was trying to organize and, frowning, pulled out a box of graham crackers. "That certainly doesn't belong in here…and neither does this…" "Mom, listen, in the backyard there's this…" Hunter paused, realizing his mother wasn't paying attention. "I know you're busy, but this is really cool!" Mom blinked. "Hmm? Hunter, if there's something you need, you can go ask your sisters. I still have so much to do." She glanced at the clock on the wall. "Oh, look at the time!" And with that, she hurried away. Hunter found his sisters in the next room. "Hey, Addy, Katie, guess what I saw in the backyard!" But the girls seemed to be preoccupied with their own business as well. "Addy, do you have my coloring book?" Katie asked her twin. "Well, yes, but--" "Oh, there it is. Let me have it.""Guys?" Hunter interrupted. "Don't you want to hear?" Addy ignored Hunter and scowled at her sister. "It's not your coloring book anymore. Mom said I could have it since you never used it." Katie jumped to her feet. "What? That's not fair! Give it back!""Nuh-uh! Mom said it's mine!" "We'll see about that. Mom!" Katie stormed out with Addy close on her heels. Hunter sighed in disappointment. "Isn't there anyone who wants to hear what I have to say?" Then he remembered the one person he could always go to when he wanted someone to talk to. Closing his eyes and folding his hands together, Hunter prayed. "Jesus, I haven't been having a very good day--no one seems to have time for me. But I know you're always there and always want to listen. You know what I found today? A robin's nest with two little blue eggs in the tree next to the window. I'm going to keep watch every day so I won't miss it when they hatch!" –Eliana Canfield

"We're leaving in five minutes, everybody. Let's get moving!" Dad called from the garage. Hunter, already packed and ready hours ago, bounded in through the back door. "Mom, Mom! Guess what I found outside!" But, distracted with her preparations, Mom didn't seem to hear. She bent over the cooler she was trying to organize and, frowning, pulled out a box of graham crackers. "That certainly doesn't belong in here…and neither does this…" "Mom, listen, in the backyard there's this…" Hunter paused, realizing his mother wasn't paying attention. "I know you're busy, but this is really cool!" Mom blinked. "Hmm? Hunter, if there's something you need, you can go ask your sisters. I still have so much to do." She glanced at the clock on the wall. "Oh, look at the time!" And with that, she hurried away. Hunter found his sisters in the next room. "Hey, Addy, Katie, guess what I saw in the backyard!" But the girls seemed to be preoccupied with their own business as well. "Addy, do you have my coloring book?" Katie asked her twin. "Well, yes, but--" "Oh, there it is. Let me have it.""Guys?" Hunter interrupted. "Don't you want to hear?" Addy ignored Hunter and scowled at her sister. "It's not your coloring book anymore. Mom said I could have it since you never used it." Katie jumped to her feet. "What? That's not fair! Give it back!""Nuh-uh! Mom said it's mine!" "We'll see about that. Mom!" Katie stormed out with Addy close on her heels. Hunter sighed in disappointment. "Isn't there anyone who wants to hear what I have to say?" Then he remembered the one person he could always go to when he wanted someone to talk to. Closing his eyes and folding his hands together, Hunter prayed. "Jesus, I haven't been having a very good day--no one seems to have time for me. But I know you're always there and always want to listen. You know what I found today? A robin's nest with two little blue eggs in the tree next to the window. I'm going to keep watch every day so I won't miss it when they hatch!" –Eliana Canfield

Always Listeninge57a4c04-78de-4b39-b8be-cf0d9f260958Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Theology of Your Body Pope John Paul II said that what modern man needs—and is missing—is an &quot;adequate anthropology&quot;, or, a full understanding of what it looks like to be human. Over the course of his pontificate, he gave it his best shot using the entirety of scripture, 2,000 years of church teaching, and the latest scientific understandings of the human person. Today, we call it the Theology of the Body. And it will change the way you look at yourself and your purpose in life. Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us an introduction to the Theology of the Body and invites us to his 4-part series diving deeper into these incredible mysteries. Sign up for the whole series for FREE here: https://www.ascensionpress.com/tobtalk/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Pope John Paul II said that what modern man needs—and is missing—is an &quot;adequate anthropology&quot;, or, a full understanding of what it looks like to be human. Over the course of his pontificate, he gave it his best shot using the entirety of scripture, 2,000 years of church teaching, and the latest scientific understandings of the human person. Today, we call it the Theology of the Body. And it will change the way you look at yourself and your purpose in life. Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us an introduction to the Theology of the Body and invites us to his 4-part series diving deeper into these incredible mysteries. Sign up for the whole series for FREE here: https://www.ascensionpress.com/tobtalk/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullA Theology of Your Bodyb99dbcb6-54bc-48b7-ae46-92da291a63a5Thu, 16 May 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Theology of Your Body Pope John Paul II said that what modern man needs—and is missing—is an &quot;adequate anthropology&quot;, or, a full understanding of what it looks like to be human. Over the course of his pontificate, he gave it his best shot using the entirety of scripture, 2,000 years of church teaching, and the latest scientific understandings of the human person. Today, we call it the Theology of the Body. And it will change the way you look at yourself and your purpose in life. Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us an introduction to the Theology of the Body and invites us to his 4-part series diving deeper into these incredible mysteries. Sign up for the whole series for FREE here: https://www.ascensionpress.com/tobtalk/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Pope John Paul II said that what modern man needs—and is missing—is an &quot;adequate anthropology&quot;, or, a full understanding of what it looks like to be human. Over the course of his pontificate, he gave it his best shot using the entirety of scripture, 2,000 years of church teaching, and the latest scientific understandings of the human person. Today, we call it the Theology of the Body. And it will change the way you look at yourself and your purpose in life. Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us an introduction to the Theology of the Body and invites us to his 4-part series diving deeper into these incredible mysteries. Sign up for the whole series for FREE here: https://www.ascensionpress.com/tobtalk/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullA Theology of Your Body05430c0e-da72-4201-9737-fbb289a1a245Thu, 16 May 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#867 - Psalms 137-8 – From BabylonThis episode is part 104 of a study of the book of Psalms. We have what may be a familiar song written during the Babylonian Captivity and a song of praise from David. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-137-8-from-babylon/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 104 of a study of the book of Psalms. We have what may be a familiar song written during the Babylonian Captivity and a song of praise from David. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-137-8-from-babylon/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#867 - Psalms 137-8 – From Babylon5568e09f-8ccb-4da3-aa4d-f2131140408cThu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000612https://216.73.216.191/allTags3 Sure Signs That the Devil Owns YouMen can choose to live a mediocre life. We see this throughout our society, in our churches, and among our families and friends. The first step to changing this is waking up to the reality of this truth and becoming aware of how you are falling into the trap. Satan wants you to stay trapped in this state, and in today's episode, we discuss 3 signs that the devil has caught you. They are often subtle, but they are very prevalent in men's lives today. Stay tuned as we delve into these signs and provide practical steps on how to break free and lead a more fulfilling life. Let’s get started! We also get to answer a question from a mom who is concerned about her son's sexual addictions and wants to know how she can help. 🔴 🔴 MONTH OF MARY SPECIAL - FREE $120 Rosary for all Catholic Gentleman Plus Annual Memberships 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 159 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Today we go into the 3rd sign of Judgement and Critical Condemnation) Bring Devin to Your Parish or Diocese - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/events-2/ or send us an email at podcast@catholicgentleman.com ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men can choose to live a mediocre life. We see this throughout our society, in our churches, and among our families and friends. The first step to changing this is waking up to the reality of this truth and becoming aware of how you are falling into the trap. Satan wants you to stay trapped in this state, and in today's episode, we discuss 3 signs that the devil has caught you. They are often subtle, but they are very prevalent in men's lives today. Stay tuned as we delve into these signs and provide practical steps on how to break free and lead a more fulfilling life. Let’s get started! We also get to answer a question from a mom who is concerned about her son's sexual addictions and wants to know how she can help. 🔴 🔴 MONTH OF MARY SPECIAL - FREE $120 Rosary for all Catholic Gentleman Plus Annual Memberships 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 159 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Today we go into the 3rd sign of Judgement and Critical Condemnation) Bring Devin to Your Parish or Diocese - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/events-2/ or send us an email at podcast@catholicgentleman.com ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full3 Sure Signs That the Devil Owns You34c55aa8-330e-4b61-be09-05b0c595eecaThu, 16 May 2024 10:00:00 +00003607https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Glucose Expert: The Only Proven Way To Lose Weight Fast! Health Experts Are Wrong About Calorie Counting!Poison or guilty pleasure, the REAL truth about sugar.  Robert Lustig is a Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology and a public health expert on the impact of sugar on our health. He is the author of bestselling books such as, ‘Fat Chance’, ‘Metabolical’, and ‘The Hacking of the American Mind’.  In this conversation, Robert and Steven discuss topics such as, how nearly 75% of grocery items have added sugar, that obesity rates have doubled, the health impacts of childhood obesity and how calorie counting doesn’t help you to lose weight.  00:00 Intro 01:58 Our Minds Have Been Hacked! 05:03 What Dopamine Does to Your Brain 07:53 Sugar Is A Big Problem In Today’s Society 10:28 Why Sugar Is Poison To Our Bodies 11:08 The Difference Between Sugar and Fructose 14:53 This Is How Sugar Is Damaging Your Body 18:29 Damaging Effects on the Brain from Sugar Consumption 22:20 How the Food Industry Is Making You Eat Crazy Amounts of Sugar 25:05 Health Side Effects 27:12 Diet Coke, Saviour or Villain? 35:17 Sugar and the Impact on Our Organs 40:08 How Important Are Calories as a Way to Lose Weight? 43:47 Sugar Addiction, Stress, and Other Triggers 46:03 The Only Foods That Don't Contain Sugar 48:31 Food Labels Are Sending Wrong and Inaccurate Messages 50:16 Babies Are Born Fatter Than Before 51:30 Research on Children's Obesity 54:20 Insulin Resistance 56:00 Can We Reverse Diabetes? 58:34 What Is Leptin & How It’s Involved In Weight Loss 01:02:23 What Are Obesogens & How They Impact Our Health 01:03:31 The 3 Different Types of Fat You Should Be Worried About 01:09:34 Fruit Consumption… Good or Bad? 01:11:45 Environmental Chemicals That Make Us Fat 01:14:16 What Is an Endocrine Disruptor & How Can We Deal with Them? 01:17:11 How To Identify Real Food 01:22:20 The Importance of Fibre in Food 01:27:02 Personal Responsibility 01:34:50 Should the Government Get Involved? 01:39:40 Are We Being Lied To? 01:42:09 The Four C's for Contentment 01:47:19 What Is the Cause of All Our Health Problems? 01:49:46 Last Question   You can purchase Robert’s book, ‘Metabolical’ here: https://amzn.to/4acaseZ  Follow Robert: Twitter - https://bit.ly/4brlsG9  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo  Sponsors: ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poison or guilty pleasure, the REAL truth about sugar.  Robert Lustig is a Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology and a public health expert on the impact of sugar on our health. He is the author of bestselling books such as, ‘Fat Chance’, ‘Metabolical’, and ‘The Hacking of the American Mind’.  In this conversation, Robert and Steven discuss topics such as, how nearly 75% of grocery items have added sugar, that obesity rates have doubled, the health impacts of childhood obesity and how calorie counting doesn’t help you to lose weight.  00:00 Intro 01:58 Our Minds Have Been Hacked! 05:03 What Dopamine Does to Your Brain 07:53 Sugar Is A Big Problem In Today’s Society 10:28 Why Sugar Is Poison To Our Bodies 11:08 The Difference Between Sugar and Fructose 14:53 This Is How Sugar Is Damaging Your Body 18:29 Damaging Effects on the Brain from Sugar Consumption 22:20 How the Food Industry Is Making You Eat Crazy Amounts of Sugar 25:05 Health Side Effects 27:12 Diet Coke, Saviour or Villain? 35:17 Sugar and the Impact on Our Organs 40:08 How Important Are Calories as a Way to Lose Weight? 43:47 Sugar Addiction, Stress, and Other Triggers 46:03 The Only Foods That Don't Contain Sugar 48:31 Food Labels Are Sending Wrong and Inaccurate Messages 50:16 Babies Are Born Fatter Than Before 51:30 Research on Children's Obesity 54:20 Insulin Resistance 56:00 Can We Reverse Diabetes? 58:34 What Is Leptin & How It’s Involved In Weight Loss 01:02:23 What Are Obesogens & How They Impact Our Health 01:03:31 The 3 Different Types of Fat You Should Be Worried About 01:09:34 Fruit Consumption… Good or Bad? 01:11:45 Environmental Chemicals That Make Us Fat 01:14:16 What Is an Endocrine Disruptor & How Can We Deal with Them? 01:17:11 How To Identify Real Food 01:22:20 The Importance of Fibre in Food 01:27:02 Personal Responsibility 01:34:50 Should the Government Get Involved? 01:39:40 Are We Being Lied To? 01:42:09 The Four C's for Contentment 01:47:19 What Is the Cause of All Our Health Problems? 01:49:46 Last Question   You can purchase Robert’s book, ‘Metabolical’ here: https://amzn.to/4acaseZ  Follow Robert: Twitter - https://bit.ly/4brlsG9  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo  Sponsors: ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Glucose Expert: The Only Proven Way To Lose Weight Fast! Health Experts Are Wrong About Calorie Counting!fbf9b26a-8e13-4c0a-9971-6f6ea3f088fcThu, 16 May 2024 05:00:00 +00006900https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2024) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2024)80ce7176-9127-4c8a-a8c3-c079d049d88cThu, 16 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: Dying in Christ Jesus (2024) Fr. Mike examines the mystery of death and dying in Christ. Together, we explore the reality that in order to live with Christ, we must first die with Christ. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ accepted death in an act of free and complete submission to God’s will, and how we can follow that example by completely accepting God’s will in our own lives. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 1005-1011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the mystery of death and dying in Christ. Together, we explore the reality that in order to live with Christ, we must first die with Christ. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ accepted death in an act of free and complete submission to God’s will, and how we can follow that example by completely accepting God’s will in our own lives. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 1005-1011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 137: Dying in Christ Jesus (2024)19f71052-74b2-48ce-b103-c48eacb0fc5dThu, 16 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: Dying in Christ Jesus (2024) Fr. Mike examines the mystery of death and dying in Christ. Together, we explore the reality that in order to live with Christ, we must first die with Christ. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ accepted death in an act of free and complete submission to God’s will, and how we can follow that example by completely accepting God’s will in our own lives. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 1005-1011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the mystery of death and dying in Christ. Together, we explore the reality that in order to live with Christ, we must first die with Christ. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ accepted death in an act of free and complete submission to God’s will, and how we can follow that example by completely accepting God’s will in our own lives. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 1005-1011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 137: Dying in Christ Jesus (2024)1915259c-635d-4636-9b0f-9a0b28ed7720Thu, 16 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2024) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2024)604e87fe-261b-4d4c-be28-afeeb290a932Thu, 16 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2024) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2024)7e9a1582-b579-481f-9539-1f8b41e39687Thu, 16 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2024) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2024)f55ece2a-2b02-4aed-8614-03427f005570Thu, 16 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Make Friends Elodie's heart ached as she got ready for school. "No one ever talks to me at school," she told her parents at breakfast. "I hate it here! We've lived here six weeks, and I still don't have one friend--not one!""Elodie, when I was a kid I learned a little poem that I think you need to apply to your life," Mom said. "It says, 'I went looking for a friend, but not one could be found. I went out to be a friend, and friends were all around.'"Elodie wiped her hands on a napkin. "What does that mean?""It means you shouldn't think so much about finding a friend and instead focus on being a friend," Mom explained. "Start looking for someone who needs a friend instead of waiting for them to come to you." Dad nodded. "In the Bible, Jesus says to do to others what we would want them to do to us. I know it can be scary to reach out to people you don't know when you're the new one at school, but you can start by being a friend like Jesus to the kids in your class. He reached out to us in love before we were His friends, and we can do the same to others. Trust Him to help you do that, and we'll pray that He will bring the right friends into your life."As Elodie got out of the car at school, Dad gave her an encouraging smile. "Be friendly today," he said. "I'll be praying for you on my way to work."As Dad drove away, Elodie noticed a girl going up the walk. That looks like the girl who sits across from me in math, she thought. What's her name? Oh yeah--Nadia. She doesn't seem to do much with the other kids. Maybe she doesn't have any friends either. Maybe…"Nadia!" called Elodie. "Wait up. Can I walk with you?"Nadia looked up. "Sure," she said, surprised. "You're new here, aren't you? I am too. I've been here seven weeks, and you're the first person who's really talked to me."A warm feeling filled Elodie, and it drove out the cold, lonely ache. Mom and Dad were right, she thought. God, please help me be a friend like Jesus to Nadia. –Barbara J. Westberg

Elodie's heart ached as she got ready for school. "No one ever talks to me at school," she told her parents at breakfast. "I hate it here! We've lived here six weeks, and I still don't have one friend--not one!""Elodie, when I was a kid I learned a little poem that I think you need to apply to your life," Mom said. "It says, 'I went looking for a friend, but not one could be found. I went out to be a friend, and friends were all around.'"Elodie wiped her hands on a napkin. "What does that mean?""It means you shouldn't think so much about finding a friend and instead focus on being a friend," Mom explained. "Start looking for someone who needs a friend instead of waiting for them to come to you." Dad nodded. "In the Bible, Jesus says to do to others what we would want them to do to us. I know it can be scary to reach out to people you don't know when you're the new one at school, but you can start by being a friend like Jesus to the kids in your class. He reached out to us in love before we were His friends, and we can do the same to others. Trust Him to help you do that, and we'll pray that He will bring the right friends into your life."As Elodie got out of the car at school, Dad gave her an encouraging smile. "Be friendly today," he said. "I'll be praying for you on my way to work."As Dad drove away, Elodie noticed a girl going up the walk. That looks like the girl who sits across from me in math, she thought. What's her name? Oh yeah--Nadia. She doesn't seem to do much with the other kids. Maybe she doesn't have any friends either. Maybe…"Nadia!" called Elodie. "Wait up. Can I walk with you?"Nadia looked up. "Sure," she said, surprised. "You're new here, aren't you? I am too. I've been here seven weeks, and you're the first person who's really talked to me."A warm feeling filled Elodie, and it drove out the cold, lonely ache. Mom and Dad were right, she thought. God, please help me be a friend like Jesus to Nadia. –Barbara J. Westberg

How to Make Friends 9d13f5fe-4adb-48b3-9412-173be1acd63bThu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Make Friends Elodie's heart ached as she got ready for school. "No one ever talks to me at school," she told her parents at breakfast. "I hate it here! We've lived here six weeks, and I still don't have one friend--not one!""Elodie, when I was a kid I learned a little poem that I think you need to apply to your life," Mom said. "It says, 'I went looking for a friend, but not one could be found. I went out to be a friend, and friends were all around.'"Elodie wiped her hands on a napkin. "What does that mean?""It means you shouldn't think so much about finding a friend and instead focus on being a friend," Mom explained. "Start looking for someone who needs a friend instead of waiting for them to come to you." Dad nodded. "In the Bible, Jesus says to do to others what we would want them to do to us. I know it can be scary to reach out to people you don't know when you're the new one at school, but you can start by being a friend like Jesus to the kids in your class. He reached out to us in love before we were His friends, and we can do the same to others. Trust Him to help you do that, and we'll pray that He will bring the right friends into your life."As Elodie got out of the car at school, Dad gave her an encouraging smile. "Be friendly today," he said. "I'll be praying for you on my way to work."As Dad drove away, Elodie noticed a girl going up the walk. That looks like the girl who sits across from me in math, she thought. What's her name? Oh yeah--Nadia. She doesn't seem to do much with the other kids. Maybe she doesn't have any friends either. Maybe…"Nadia!" called Elodie. "Wait up. Can I walk with you?"Nadia looked up. "Sure," she said, surprised. "You're new here, aren't you? I am too. I've been here seven weeks, and you're the first person who's really talked to me."A warm feeling filled Elodie, and it drove out the cold, lonely ache. Mom and Dad were right, she thought. God, please help me be a friend like Jesus to Nadia. –Barbara J. Westberg

Elodie's heart ached as she got ready for school. "No one ever talks to me at school," she told her parents at breakfast. "I hate it here! We've lived here six weeks, and I still don't have one friend--not one!""Elodie, when I was a kid I learned a little poem that I think you need to apply to your life," Mom said. "It says, 'I went looking for a friend, but not one could be found. I went out to be a friend, and friends were all around.'"Elodie wiped her hands on a napkin. "What does that mean?""It means you shouldn't think so much about finding a friend and instead focus on being a friend," Mom explained. "Start looking for someone who needs a friend instead of waiting for them to come to you." Dad nodded. "In the Bible, Jesus says to do to others what we would want them to do to us. I know it can be scary to reach out to people you don't know when you're the new one at school, but you can start by being a friend like Jesus to the kids in your class. He reached out to us in love before we were His friends, and we can do the same to others. Trust Him to help you do that, and we'll pray that He will bring the right friends into your life."As Elodie got out of the car at school, Dad gave her an encouraging smile. "Be friendly today," he said. "I'll be praying for you on my way to work."As Dad drove away, Elodie noticed a girl going up the walk. That looks like the girl who sits across from me in math, she thought. What's her name? Oh yeah--Nadia. She doesn't seem to do much with the other kids. Maybe she doesn't have any friends either. Maybe…"Nadia!" called Elodie. "Wait up. Can I walk with you?"Nadia looked up. "Sure," she said, surprised. "You're new here, aren't you? I am too. I've been here seven weeks, and you're the first person who's really talked to me."A warm feeling filled Elodie, and it drove out the cold, lonely ache. Mom and Dad were right, she thought. God, please help me be a friend like Jesus to Nadia. –Barbara J. Westberg

How to Make Friends c572394b-6ef5-49b8-99dd-a0e65da11ca8Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#331:Kindness and Promises- The Story of Mephibosheth and King David 1 Samuel 18:1-4, 1 Samuel 20:16,42,  2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9 Join us on a captivating journey through one of the Bible's lesser-known tales in our new series, "Hidden Gems: The Lesser-Known Stories of the Bible." This episode explores the touching story of Mephibosheth and the unwavering kindness and loyalty of King David. Discover the lessons of friendship, promises, and the transformative power of kindness as we delve into the biblical adventures of these intriguing characters. Key Takeaways: Understand the background of Mephibosheth and his unexpected journey from obscurity to honor. Learn about the profound bond and covenant between David and Jonathan and how it extended beyond their lifetimes. Reflect on ways we can show kindness. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Samuel 18:1-4, 1 Samuel 20:16,42,  2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9 Join us on a captivating journey through one of the Bible's lesser-known tales in our new series, "Hidden Gems: The Lesser-Known Stories of the Bible." This episode explores the touching story of Mephibosheth and the unwavering kindness and loyalty of King David. Discover the lessons of friendship, promises, and the transformative power of kindness as we delve into the biblical adventures of these intriguing characters. Key Takeaways: Understand the background of Mephibosheth and his unexpected journey from obscurity to honor. Learn about the profound bond and covenant between David and Jonathan and how it extended beyond their lifetimes. Reflect on ways we can show kindness. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! With your help, we're getting closer to reaching our goal which gives us the freedom to continue this podcast without charging for episodes. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#331:Kindness and Promises- The Story of Mephibosheth and King Davidb649086a-6db1-4e69-8de6-b5041f3bd560Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:00 +00001026https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2024) Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2024)f4233f80-83c1-4ce4-86c5-3b474cc1022bWed, 15 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Questions of Resurrection (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack some of the questions surrounding the resurrection of the dead. The Catechism clarifies who, how, and when each person will rise from the dead, body and soul. We also examine how we are already somewhat in participation with Christ’s death and resurrection through our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 997-1004. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack some of the questions surrounding the resurrection of the dead. The Catechism clarifies who, how, and when each person will rise from the dead, body and soul. We also examine how we are already somewhat in participation with Christ’s death and resurrection through our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 997-1004. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 136: Questions of Resurrection (2024)7dbf488a-ef25-4b72-9850-2d6b94b438eaWed, 15 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Questions of Resurrection (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack some of the questions surrounding the resurrection of the dead. The Catechism clarifies who, how, and when each person will rise from the dead, body and soul. We also examine how we are already somewhat in participation with Christ’s death and resurrection through our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 997-1004. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack some of the questions surrounding the resurrection of the dead. The Catechism clarifies who, how, and when each person will rise from the dead, body and soul. We also examine how we are already somewhat in participation with Christ’s death and resurrection through our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 997-1004. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 136: Questions of Resurrection (2024)5173a310-3d97-40eb-b136-eb4af179295dWed, 15 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2024) Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2024)a35ad3b0-cf3e-41db-9f95-71e29324de68Wed, 15 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2024) Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2024)7f0ebc16-b3cd-4cc3-b542-f90376b1e5c9Wed, 15 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2024) Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2024)796b3cc6-0d1d-4f48-8f49-3d781cf3d075Wed, 15 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJingo and JaylaJayla's black and white kitten dug his claws into the leg of her jeans. She shook him off and started loading the dishwasher. Meow! protested the kitten."What do you want, Jingo?" asked Jayla. Jingo bounced to the sliding door. "I guess you're ready to go outside," said Jayla. The kitten meowed and--according to Jayla--smiled. "You said, 'Uh-huh,' didn't you? I'll open the door for you as soon as I finish putting the dishes in the dishwasher." But Jingo didn't want to wait. He attached himself to the leg of Jayla's jeans again. "Ouch!" she exclaimed. "Quit that!"Jingo dropped to the floor and trotted back and forth between Jayla and the door. Finally, he stationed himself there and looked at Jayla with enormous green eyes. Jayla laughed. "Okay, Jingo. You win. I'll open the door for you." She dried her hands, and with Jingo at her heels, she walked to the door. When she opened it, he bounded outside and made a beeline for his favorite spot in the sunshine.When she was finished with her chores, Jayla went to her room. Soon she returned to the kitchen. "Mom, guess what? I was just working on learning my verse for church, and Jingo gave me an example of what it means.""Really?" asked Mom. "And what is that?""Well, Jingo knows he can't open the door himself, so he comes to me and gets me to open it for him," Jayla explained. "So the way outside is through me--it's like I'm the door for him. That's like my verse. It says Jesus is the door to salvation. We can't get into heaven by ourselves, but when we trust in Jesus, He opens the door so we can get in--He saves us from sin and gives us eternal life.""That's a good way to look at it!" said Mom, and she and Jayla laughed as they looked out the window and saw Jingo jump around on the grass, having the time of his life. "But unlike you and Jingo, Jesus doesn't just open the door and then leave us. The Bible says He's always with us, from now into eternity." "Jingo is a lot of fun," said Jayla. "And now he's taught me something too." –Glenna B. Roberts

Jayla's black and white kitten dug his claws into the leg of her jeans. She shook him off and started loading the dishwasher. Meow! protested the kitten."What do you want, Jingo?" asked Jayla. Jingo bounced to the sliding door. "I guess you're ready to go outside," said Jayla. The kitten meowed and--according to Jayla--smiled. "You said, 'Uh-huh,' didn't you? I'll open the door for you as soon as I finish putting the dishes in the dishwasher." But Jingo didn't want to wait. He attached himself to the leg of Jayla's jeans again. "Ouch!" she exclaimed. "Quit that!"Jingo dropped to the floor and trotted back and forth between Jayla and the door. Finally, he stationed himself there and looked at Jayla with enormous green eyes. Jayla laughed. "Okay, Jingo. You win. I'll open the door for you." She dried her hands, and with Jingo at her heels, she walked to the door. When she opened it, he bounded outside and made a beeline for his favorite spot in the sunshine.When she was finished with her chores, Jayla went to her room. Soon she returned to the kitchen. "Mom, guess what? I was just working on learning my verse for church, and Jingo gave me an example of what it means.""Really?" asked Mom. "And what is that?""Well, Jingo knows he can't open the door himself, so he comes to me and gets me to open it for him," Jayla explained. "So the way outside is through me--it's like I'm the door for him. That's like my verse. It says Jesus is the door to salvation. We can't get into heaven by ourselves, but when we trust in Jesus, He opens the door so we can get in--He saves us from sin and gives us eternal life.""That's a good way to look at it!" said Mom, and she and Jayla laughed as they looked out the window and saw Jingo jump around on the grass, having the time of his life. "But unlike you and Jingo, Jesus doesn't just open the door and then leave us. The Bible says He's always with us, from now into eternity." "Jingo is a lot of fun," said Jayla. "And now he's taught me something too." –Glenna B. Roberts

Jingo and Jayla9329c1e4-ea72-4b13-8f7d-aafb80b425e2Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJingo and JaylaJayla's black and white kitten dug his claws into the leg of her jeans. She shook him off and started loading the dishwasher. Meow! protested the kitten."What do you want, Jingo?" asked Jayla. Jingo bounced to the sliding door. "I guess you're ready to go outside," said Jayla. The kitten meowed and--according to Jayla--smiled. "You said, 'Uh-huh,' didn't you? I'll open the door for you as soon as I finish putting the dishes in the dishwasher." But Jingo didn't want to wait. He attached himself to the leg of Jayla's jeans again. "Ouch!" she exclaimed. "Quit that!"Jingo dropped to the floor and trotted back and forth between Jayla and the door. Finally, he stationed himself there and looked at Jayla with enormous green eyes. Jayla laughed. "Okay, Jingo. You win. I'll open the door for you." She dried her hands, and with Jingo at her heels, she walked to the door. When she opened it, he bounded outside and made a beeline for his favorite spot in the sunshine.When she was finished with her chores, Jayla went to her room. Soon she returned to the kitchen. "Mom, guess what? I was just working on learning my verse for church, and Jingo gave me an example of what it means.""Really?" asked Mom. "And what is that?""Well, Jingo knows he can't open the door himself, so he comes to me and gets me to open it for him," Jayla explained. "So the way outside is through me--it's like I'm the door for him. That's like my verse. It says Jesus is the door to salvation. We can't get into heaven by ourselves, but when we trust in Jesus, He opens the door so we can get in--He saves us from sin and gives us eternal life.""That's a good way to look at it!" said Mom, and she and Jayla laughed as they looked out the window and saw Jingo jump around on the grass, having the time of his life. "But unlike you and Jingo, Jesus doesn't just open the door and then leave us. The Bible says He's always with us, from now into eternity." "Jingo is a lot of fun," said Jayla. "And now he's taught me something too." –Glenna B. Roberts

Jayla's black and white kitten dug his claws into the leg of her jeans. She shook him off and started loading the dishwasher. Meow! protested the kitten."What do you want, Jingo?" asked Jayla. Jingo bounced to the sliding door. "I guess you're ready to go outside," said Jayla. The kitten meowed and--according to Jayla--smiled. "You said, 'Uh-huh,' didn't you? I'll open the door for you as soon as I finish putting the dishes in the dishwasher." But Jingo didn't want to wait. He attached himself to the leg of Jayla's jeans again. "Ouch!" she exclaimed. "Quit that!"Jingo dropped to the floor and trotted back and forth between Jayla and the door. Finally, he stationed himself there and looked at Jayla with enormous green eyes. Jayla laughed. "Okay, Jingo. You win. I'll open the door for you." She dried her hands, and with Jingo at her heels, she walked to the door. When she opened it, he bounded outside and made a beeline for his favorite spot in the sunshine.When she was finished with her chores, Jayla went to her room. Soon she returned to the kitchen. "Mom, guess what? I was just working on learning my verse for church, and Jingo gave me an example of what it means.""Really?" asked Mom. "And what is that?""Well, Jingo knows he can't open the door himself, so he comes to me and gets me to open it for him," Jayla explained. "So the way outside is through me--it's like I'm the door for him. That's like my verse. It says Jesus is the door to salvation. We can't get into heaven by ourselves, but when we trust in Jesus, He opens the door so we can get in--He saves us from sin and gives us eternal life.""That's a good way to look at it!" said Mom, and she and Jayla laughed as they looked out the window and saw Jingo jump around on the grass, having the time of his life. "But unlike you and Jingo, Jesus doesn't just open the door and then leave us. The Bible says He's always with us, from now into eternity." "Jingo is a lot of fun," said Jayla. "And now he's taught me something too." –Glenna B. Roberts

Jingo and Jayla4d4e243f-35a4-4154-bd35-66f41a3cf4c6Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2024) Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2024)231ce369-8cc2-4d4d-b9bd-1f7f3625e1a2Tue, 14 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Resurrection of the Body (2024) Fr. Mike explores the essential element of Christian Faith that we “look forward to the resurrection of the dead.” We examine how this belief in the resurrection of the dead means that both our mortal soul and our mortal body will come to life again, that eventually every single human being will get their body back. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 988-996. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the essential element of Christian Faith that we “look forward to the resurrection of the dead.” We examine how this belief in the resurrection of the dead means that both our mortal soul and our mortal body will come to life again, that eventually every single human being will get their body back. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 988-996. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 135: The Resurrection of the Body (2024)8b03de49-11cf-4eec-a0b0-280189e0749bTue, 14 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Resurrection of the Body (2024) Fr. Mike explores the essential element of Christian Faith that we “look forward to the resurrection of the dead.” We examine how this belief in the resurrection of the dead means that both our mortal soul and our mortal body will come to life again, that eventually every single human being will get their body back. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 988-996. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the essential element of Christian Faith that we “look forward to the resurrection of the dead.” We examine how this belief in the resurrection of the dead means that both our mortal soul and our mortal body will come to life again, that eventually every single human being will get their body back. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 988-996. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 135: The Resurrection of the Body (2024)552b7eb9-ec37-4278-9b6e-0d5cf90d459eTue, 14 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2024) Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2024)54ea5038-3774-4b66-8b00-ed93a4aeff23Tue, 14 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2024) Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2024)89696109-fbfa-4599-8a95-dfc1cdf7b522Tue, 14 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2024) Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2024)da816807-a89a-4cb4-b738-c4147d9ea1bbTue, 14 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLike JesusArmel sighed as he looked out the window. He had planned to spend the day fishing with Grandpa, but it was raining. "This is going to be the most boring day ever," he grumbled."Oh, you're always complaining," said his sister. "Read a book or something."The sound of a man's voice came from the kitchen where Mom was listening to a podcast of one of her favorite speakers. "When Jesus appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him as He is," the man was saying.Armel's thoughts lingered on that last phrase--"see Him as He is." I wonder what Jesus looks like, he thought. How tall was He when He was on earth? Did He really have long hair like in the pictures in books? I wish somebody who knew Him had written a description. He probably smiled a lot, and maybe His eyes twinkled like Grandpa's."Armel," Mom called from the kitchen. "Grandpa wants to talk to you."When he heard Grandpa's voice on the phone, Armel knew he was smiling. Grandpa was calling from ten miles away, but it was easy to imagine how he looked--and Armel liked how everybody said he reminded them of his grandfather. "Hi there," said Grandpa. "What do you think of the weather?""It's raining," Armel replied with a pout."Yes, but I've got an idea. I need some help in my workshop. Are you available?""I'm ready right now!" Armel exclaimed. As Armel returned the phone to his mom, the voice in the kitchen caught his attention again. "Our hope lies in the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ. We will not only see Him, but we will be like Him. Until then, the Holy Spirit is working so that others can see Jesus in us now. As He shapes our hearts, we can reflect Jesus's love in our thoughts and actions, looking forward to the day when we will finally be like Him." Armel smiled to himself. I like it when people say I remind them of Grandpa because he's such a warm, loving person. I want to remind people of Jesus that way too. And it will be even better when I'm with Jesus, because then I'll be perfect like He is. Armel grinned, imagining what his sister would say about the idea of him being perfect. –Phyllis I. Klomparens

Armel sighed as he looked out the window. He had planned to spend the day fishing with Grandpa, but it was raining. "This is going to be the most boring day ever," he grumbled."Oh, you're always complaining," said his sister. "Read a book or something."The sound of a man's voice came from the kitchen where Mom was listening to a podcast of one of her favorite speakers. "When Jesus appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him as He is," the man was saying.Armel's thoughts lingered on that last phrase--"see Him as He is." I wonder what Jesus looks like, he thought. How tall was He when He was on earth? Did He really have long hair like in the pictures in books? I wish somebody who knew Him had written a description. He probably smiled a lot, and maybe His eyes twinkled like Grandpa's."Armel," Mom called from the kitchen. "Grandpa wants to talk to you."When he heard Grandpa's voice on the phone, Armel knew he was smiling. Grandpa was calling from ten miles away, but it was easy to imagine how he looked--and Armel liked how everybody said he reminded them of his grandfather. "Hi there," said Grandpa. "What do you think of the weather?""It's raining," Armel replied with a pout."Yes, but I've got an idea. I need some help in my workshop. Are you available?""I'm ready right now!" Armel exclaimed. As Armel returned the phone to his mom, the voice in the kitchen caught his attention again. "Our hope lies in the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ. We will not only see Him, but we will be like Him. Until then, the Holy Spirit is working so that others can see Jesus in us now. As He shapes our hearts, we can reflect Jesus's love in our thoughts and actions, looking forward to the day when we will finally be like Him." Armel smiled to himself. I like it when people say I remind them of Grandpa because he's such a warm, loving person. I want to remind people of Jesus that way too. And it will be even better when I'm with Jesus, because then I'll be perfect like He is. Armel grinned, imagining what his sister would say about the idea of him being perfect. –Phyllis I. Klomparens

Like Jesusc6cfa985-5435-4b23-9266-79f356b2e495Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLike JesusArmel sighed as he looked out the window. He had planned to spend the day fishing with Grandpa, but it was raining. "This is going to be the most boring day ever," he grumbled."Oh, you're always complaining," said his sister. "Read a book or something."The sound of a man's voice came from the kitchen where Mom was listening to a podcast of one of her favorite speakers. "When Jesus appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him as He is," the man was saying.Armel's thoughts lingered on that last phrase--"see Him as He is." I wonder what Jesus looks like, he thought. How tall was He when He was on earth? Did He really have long hair like in the pictures in books? I wish somebody who knew Him had written a description. He probably smiled a lot, and maybe His eyes twinkled like Grandpa's."Armel," Mom called from the kitchen. "Grandpa wants to talk to you."When he heard Grandpa's voice on the phone, Armel knew he was smiling. Grandpa was calling from ten miles away, but it was easy to imagine how he looked--and Armel liked how everybody said he reminded them of his grandfather. "Hi there," said Grandpa. "What do you think of the weather?""It's raining," Armel replied with a pout."Yes, but I've got an idea. I need some help in my workshop. Are you available?""I'm ready right now!" Armel exclaimed. As Armel returned the phone to his mom, the voice in the kitchen caught his attention again. "Our hope lies in the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ. We will not only see Him, but we will be like Him. Until then, the Holy Spirit is working so that others can see Jesus in us now. As He shapes our hearts, we can reflect Jesus's love in our thoughts and actions, looking forward to the day when we will finally be like Him." Armel smiled to himself. I like it when people say I remind them of Grandpa because he's such a warm, loving person. I want to remind people of Jesus that way too. And it will be even better when I'm with Jesus, because then I'll be perfect like He is. Armel grinned, imagining what his sister would say about the idea of him being perfect. –Phyllis I. Klomparens

Armel sighed as he looked out the window. He had planned to spend the day fishing with Grandpa, but it was raining. "This is going to be the most boring day ever," he grumbled."Oh, you're always complaining," said his sister. "Read a book or something."The sound of a man's voice came from the kitchen where Mom was listening to a podcast of one of her favorite speakers. "When Jesus appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him as He is," the man was saying.Armel's thoughts lingered on that last phrase--"see Him as He is." I wonder what Jesus looks like, he thought. How tall was He when He was on earth? Did He really have long hair like in the pictures in books? I wish somebody who knew Him had written a description. He probably smiled a lot, and maybe His eyes twinkled like Grandpa's."Armel," Mom called from the kitchen. "Grandpa wants to talk to you."When he heard Grandpa's voice on the phone, Armel knew he was smiling. Grandpa was calling from ten miles away, but it was easy to imagine how he looked--and Armel liked how everybody said he reminded them of his grandfather. "Hi there," said Grandpa. "What do you think of the weather?""It's raining," Armel replied with a pout."Yes, but I've got an idea. I need some help in my workshop. Are you available?""I'm ready right now!" Armel exclaimed. As Armel returned the phone to his mom, the voice in the kitchen caught his attention again. "Our hope lies in the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ. We will not only see Him, but we will be like Him. Until then, the Holy Spirit is working so that others can see Jesus in us now. As He shapes our hearts, we can reflect Jesus's love in our thoughts and actions, looking forward to the day when we will finally be like Him." Armel smiled to himself. I like it when people say I remind them of Grandpa because he's such a warm, loving person. I want to remind people of Jesus that way too. And it will be even better when I'm with Jesus, because then I'll be perfect like He is. Armel grinned, imagining what his sister would say about the idea of him being perfect. –Phyllis I. Klomparens

Like Jesus02220332-aeba-4a19-9868-db44f2af812cTue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Real IEvery human has a great number of pieces, parts, and facets to themself. Finding balance is often difficult - commonly one piece (perhaps a lustful piece) takes over control and we seem "surprised" with where we end up. Things get really bad when we confuse a "piece" of ourself for the actual "self." Who is the real "I" that lives beneath all our desires, whims, and needs? Join me in this episode as I start with Exodus chapter 32 (the original "Pride Parade") and explore what commonly happens whenever we confuse a piece of ourselves with the actual self. The response is for the Levites to draw swords and kill - and that is often the response we need also towards those lustful, gluttonous and sinful parts. Mild action doesn't cut it. We need to be radical.

Every human has a great number of pieces, parts, and facets to themself. Finding balance is often difficult - commonly one piece (perhaps a lustful piece) takes over control and we seem "surprised" with where we end up. Things get really bad when we confuse a "piece" of ourself for the actual "self." Who is the real "I" that lives beneath all our desires, whims, and needs? Join me in this episode as I start with Exodus chapter 32 (the original "Pride Parade") and explore what commonly happens whenever we confuse a piece of ourselves with the actual self. The response is for the Levites to draw swords and kill - and that is often the response we need also towards those lustful, gluttonous and sinful parts. Mild action doesn't cut it. We need to be radical.

fullThe Real Ie25cfa70-5506-4c95-9a92-4bca981508c2Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNuclear War Expert: 72 Minutes To Wipe Out 60% Of Humans, In The Hands Of 1 Person! If Nuclear War Starts, Go To This Country!The world could end in 72 minutes, see how the apocalypse plays out Annie Jacobsen is an investigative journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and a 2016 Pulitzer Prize finalist. Her books include, ‘Area 51’, ‘Operation Paperclip’, and ‘The Pentagon’s Brain’. In this conversation Annie and Steven discuss topics such as, how one person could cause the end of the world, what country would survive WW3, how close we are to nuclear war, and the strategic deception of the CIA. 00:00 Intro 01:59 Why Write This Book Now? 06:30 Are We Getting Closer to Nuclear War? 08:05 Who Is in Charge of the Nuclear Button? 12:23 The Evolution of Nuclear Weapons 16:16 Who Has Nuclear Weapons? 21:32 What Is the Football and Why Is Near the President 24/7? 24:30 How Important Is Picking the Right Leader? 28:17 What If the President Is Dead? 29:28 The Biggest Mistakes in Nuclear Detection 32:16 Nuclear War Games and Strategies 38:09 How Do the Decision Makers Cope? 40:32 How Would We Know Where the Nuclear Bomb Got Launched From? 46:02 What Happens After the First Minutes? 51:46 What Happens if the President Dies 53:23 The Aftermath 01:01:59 What Would Happen to a Country After It's Struck by Nuclear Bomb 01:06:51 How Many People Will Die? 01:07:35 Where Is Safe? 01:10:07 What Is the Solution? 01:14:02 How Did Annie's Feelings Change? 01:15:53 Conspiracy or Real? 01:26:55 The Role of the CIA 01:30:36 AI and the War Machine 01:40:55 Is Annie Optimistic? 01:43:37 The Origin of War 01:46:24 The Most Important Takeaway from Annie's Books 01:50:25 The People on Both Sides of Nuclear 01:59:18 The Impact of Your Books on You 02:00:46 Survivors of Nuclear Bomb 02:02:28 Conversations with Her Husband 02:06:18 What Have You Changed Your Mind About? You purchase Annie’s most recent book, ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario’, here: https://amzn.to/44yEoRe Follow Annie: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3UNNZQO Instagram - https://bit.ly/3UPDgp5 Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world could end in 72 minutes, see how the apocalypse plays out Annie Jacobsen is an investigative journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and a 2016 Pulitzer Prize finalist. Her books include, ‘Area 51’, ‘Operation Paperclip’, and ‘The Pentagon’s Brain’. In this conversation Annie and Steven discuss topics such as, how one person could cause the end of the world, what country would survive WW3, how close we are to nuclear war, and the strategic deception of the CIA. 00:00 Intro 01:59 Why Write This Book Now? 06:30 Are We Getting Closer to Nuclear War? 08:05 Who Is in Charge of the Nuclear Button? 12:23 The Evolution of Nuclear Weapons 16:16 Who Has Nuclear Weapons? 21:32 What Is the Football and Why Is Near the President 24/7? 24:30 How Important Is Picking the Right Leader? 28:17 What If the President Is Dead? 29:28 The Biggest Mistakes in Nuclear Detection 32:16 Nuclear War Games and Strategies 38:09 How Do the Decision Makers Cope? 40:32 How Would We Know Where the Nuclear Bomb Got Launched From? 46:02 What Happens After the First Minutes? 51:46 What Happens if the President Dies 53:23 The Aftermath 01:01:59 What Would Happen to a Country After It's Struck by Nuclear Bomb 01:06:51 How Many People Will Die? 01:07:35 Where Is Safe? 01:10:07 What Is the Solution? 01:14:02 How Did Annie's Feelings Change? 01:15:53 Conspiracy or Real? 01:26:55 The Role of the CIA 01:30:36 AI and the War Machine 01:40:55 Is Annie Optimistic? 01:43:37 The Origin of War 01:46:24 The Most Important Takeaway from Annie's Books 01:50:25 The People on Both Sides of Nuclear 01:59:18 The Impact of Your Books on You 02:00:46 Survivors of Nuclear Bomb 02:02:28 Conversations with Her Husband 02:06:18 What Have You Changed Your Mind About? You purchase Annie’s most recent book, ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario’, here: https://amzn.to/44yEoRe Follow Annie: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3UNNZQO Instagram - https://bit.ly/3UPDgp5 Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNuclear War Expert: 72 Minutes To Wipe Out 60% Of Humans, In The Hands Of 1 Person! If Nuclear War Starts, Go To This Country!a2fa232c-6189-42f0-859f-c73d41c865b5Mon, 13 May 2024 05:00:00 +00008052https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2024) Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2024)2fd9d4c7-a646-4a3b-b0d1-c92e070ab131Mon, 13 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: The Forgiveness of Sins (2024) The Catechism provides an overview on how Jesus grants the Church the ability to forgive sins through both Baptism and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike doubles down on the revelation that there is no sin that Jesus can’t forgive—and no one is disqualified. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 976-987. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism provides an overview on how Jesus grants the Church the ability to forgive sins through both Baptism and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike doubles down on the revelation that there is no sin that Jesus can’t forgive—and no one is disqualified. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 976-987. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 134: The Forgiveness of Sins (2024)04162bfe-511d-4bd6-911a-72e113201045Mon, 13 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: The Forgiveness of Sins (2024) The Catechism provides an overview on how Jesus grants the Church the ability to forgive sins through both Baptism and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike doubles down on the revelation that there is no sin that Jesus can’t forgive—and no one is disqualified. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 976-987. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism provides an overview on how Jesus grants the Church the ability to forgive sins through both Baptism and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike doubles down on the revelation that there is no sin that Jesus can’t forgive—and no one is disqualified. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 976-987. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 134: The Forgiveness of Sins (2024)42645824-7954-4d28-8a9f-a9d4717d8761Mon, 13 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2024) Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2024)a2ecd221-9545-44c0-b318-3b82516b2be1Mon, 13 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2024) Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2024)fc86c98c-4d8e-48b6-ab0b-69e2a3ccb5b6Mon, 13 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2024) Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2024)9cb505f7-b2ca-404f-9307-2405bef1693aMon, 13 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdjustments"Hey, Mr. Watson," said Thiago as he walked across the courtyard of his apartment complex. His neighbor was watering pink and white impatiens in a flower box."Hi, Thiago," replied the elderly man. "Have you gotten used to being in the city yet?"Thiago put his backpack down before he answered. "No, not really. I wish we didn't have to leave Oceanview. I miss swimming in the ocean.""You can swim here too, you know," said Mr. Watson as he began watering the plants in a large urn."I know. That's what Sam said--he's in my class at school. But the only place there is to swim around here is the city pool. I went with him one day, and it was so crowded, it was no fun at all! Nothing like swimming next to a sandy beach in the hot sun." "Sounds like you need to make an adjustment," said Mr. Watson.Thiago sighed. "What if I don't want to?""I didn't either. Before I moved to this apartment, I used to have a big garden at a house outside the city. When I first moved here, I tried to grow the same flowers on the north side of this complex as I had grown in my big, sunny garden. Most of them either died or grew spindly and didn't bloom.""Your flowers look okay to me," said Thiago, looking at the boxes and urns popping with color. "That's because I adjusted to my new situation and planted flowers that bloom in the shade," Mr. Watson explained. "I learned that God created more than one kind of beautiful flower. And you might discover that God has good things He wants you to experience here that you wouldn't have had in Oceanview.""You sound like my Sunday school teacher," said Thiago. "She's always telling us that if we know Jesus, we can be content no matter where we are or what we have.""Well, she's right," said Mr. Watson. "Jesus has given us eternal life and promises to be with us in every situation, and because of that, we can be content. Trust Him to help you adjust to your new situation. Give it some time, and you might learn to like city life--just like I've learned to like impatiens and begonias." –Ruth McQuilkin

"Hey, Mr. Watson," said Thiago as he walked across the courtyard of his apartment complex. His neighbor was watering pink and white impatiens in a flower box."Hi, Thiago," replied the elderly man. "Have you gotten used to being in the city yet?"Thiago put his backpack down before he answered. "No, not really. I wish we didn't have to leave Oceanview. I miss swimming in the ocean.""You can swim here too, you know," said Mr. Watson as he began watering the plants in a large urn."I know. That's what Sam said--he's in my class at school. But the only place there is to swim around here is the city pool. I went with him one day, and it was so crowded, it was no fun at all! Nothing like swimming next to a sandy beach in the hot sun." "Sounds like you need to make an adjustment," said Mr. Watson.Thiago sighed. "What if I don't want to?""I didn't either. Before I moved to this apartment, I used to have a big garden at a house outside the city. When I first moved here, I tried to grow the same flowers on the north side of this complex as I had grown in my big, sunny garden. Most of them either died or grew spindly and didn't bloom.""Your flowers look okay to me," said Thiago, looking at the boxes and urns popping with color. "That's because I adjusted to my new situation and planted flowers that bloom in the shade," Mr. Watson explained. "I learned that God created more than one kind of beautiful flower. And you might discover that God has good things He wants you to experience here that you wouldn't have had in Oceanview.""You sound like my Sunday school teacher," said Thiago. "She's always telling us that if we know Jesus, we can be content no matter where we are or what we have.""Well, she's right," said Mr. Watson. "Jesus has given us eternal life and promises to be with us in every situation, and because of that, we can be content. Trust Him to help you adjust to your new situation. Give it some time, and you might learn to like city life--just like I've learned to like impatiens and begonias." –Ruth McQuilkin

Adjustments275f38f0-333b-4a30-b731-983d09303b95Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdjustments"Hey, Mr. Watson," said Thiago as he walked across the courtyard of his apartment complex. His neighbor was watering pink and white impatiens in a flower box."Hi, Thiago," replied the elderly man. "Have you gotten used to being in the city yet?"Thiago put his backpack down before he answered. "No, not really. I wish we didn't have to leave Oceanview. I miss swimming in the ocean.""You can swim here too, you know," said Mr. Watson as he began watering the plants in a large urn."I know. That's what Sam said--he's in my class at school. But the only place there is to swim around here is the city pool. I went with him one day, and it was so crowded, it was no fun at all! Nothing like swimming next to a sandy beach in the hot sun." "Sounds like you need to make an adjustment," said Mr. Watson.Thiago sighed. "What if I don't want to?""I didn't either. Before I moved to this apartment, I used to have a big garden at a house outside the city. When I first moved here, I tried to grow the same flowers on the north side of this complex as I had grown in my big, sunny garden. Most of them either died or grew spindly and didn't bloom.""Your flowers look okay to me," said Thiago, looking at the boxes and urns popping with color. "That's because I adjusted to my new situation and planted flowers that bloom in the shade," Mr. Watson explained. "I learned that God created more than one kind of beautiful flower. And you might discover that God has good things He wants you to experience here that you wouldn't have had in Oceanview.""You sound like my Sunday school teacher," said Thiago. "She's always telling us that if we know Jesus, we can be content no matter where we are or what we have.""Well, she's right," said Mr. Watson. "Jesus has given us eternal life and promises to be with us in every situation, and because of that, we can be content. Trust Him to help you adjust to your new situation. Give it some time, and you might learn to like city life--just like I've learned to like impatiens and begonias." –Ruth McQuilkin

"Hey, Mr. Watson," said Thiago as he walked across the courtyard of his apartment complex. His neighbor was watering pink and white impatiens in a flower box."Hi, Thiago," replied the elderly man. "Have you gotten used to being in the city yet?"Thiago put his backpack down before he answered. "No, not really. I wish we didn't have to leave Oceanview. I miss swimming in the ocean.""You can swim here too, you know," said Mr. Watson as he began watering the plants in a large urn."I know. That's what Sam said--he's in my class at school. But the only place there is to swim around here is the city pool. I went with him one day, and it was so crowded, it was no fun at all! Nothing like swimming next to a sandy beach in the hot sun." "Sounds like you need to make an adjustment," said Mr. Watson.Thiago sighed. "What if I don't want to?""I didn't either. Before I moved to this apartment, I used to have a big garden at a house outside the city. When I first moved here, I tried to grow the same flowers on the north side of this complex as I had grown in my big, sunny garden. Most of them either died or grew spindly and didn't bloom.""Your flowers look okay to me," said Thiago, looking at the boxes and urns popping with color. "That's because I adjusted to my new situation and planted flowers that bloom in the shade," Mr. Watson explained. "I learned that God created more than one kind of beautiful flower. And you might discover that God has good things He wants you to experience here that you wouldn't have had in Oceanview.""You sound like my Sunday school teacher," said Thiago. "She's always telling us that if we know Jesus, we can be content no matter where we are or what we have.""Well, she's right," said Mr. Watson. "Jesus has given us eternal life and promises to be with us in every situation, and because of that, we can be content. Trust Him to help you adjust to your new situation. Give it some time, and you might learn to like city life--just like I've learned to like impatiens and begonias." –Ruth McQuilkin

Adjustmentsd5c1f929-5792-4275-bd22-fc7c2c3a9422Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2024)db046662-e173-4ce2-a139-e347e216aed3Sun, 12 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Devotion to Mary (2024) When we show devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we fulfill her prophecy that “all generations will call me blessed.” The Catechism clearly shows us how such devotion does not compete with devotion to God, but in fact fosters adoration of God. Fr. Mike declares that the better we know Mary, the better we know Jesus, and the more we love Mary, the more we love Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 971-975. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we show devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we fulfill her prophecy that “all generations will call me blessed.” The Catechism clearly shows us how such devotion does not compete with devotion to God, but in fact fosters adoration of God. Fr. Mike declares that the better we know Mary, the better we know Jesus, and the more we love Mary, the more we love Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 971-975. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 133: Devotion to Mary (2024)dbb07d1e-8029-4221-ac46-5bb0afa2be58Sun, 12 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Devotion to Mary (2024) When we show devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we fulfill her prophecy that “all generations will call me blessed.” The Catechism clearly shows us how such devotion does not compete with devotion to God, but in fact fosters adoration of God. Fr. Mike declares that the better we know Mary, the better we know Jesus, and the more we love Mary, the more we love Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 971-975. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we show devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we fulfill her prophecy that “all generations will call me blessed.” The Catechism clearly shows us how such devotion does not compete with devotion to God, but in fact fosters adoration of God. Fr. Mike declares that the better we know Mary, the better we know Jesus, and the more we love Mary, the more we love Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 971-975. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 133: Devotion to Mary (2024)b3c0983c-9407-48d9-bb98-4c561aee67c6Sun, 12 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2024)b87546c1-5dbc-4e50-bbac-b943758e74a5Sun, 12 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2024)f54b4a8d-be64-4578-b740-07a1163d3c42Sun, 12 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2024)47c4e721-9350-4527-88df-22c843c92b79Sun, 12 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRun!As Charlotte carefully counted out the money she had taken from her drawer, her sister Rachel watched from the bed. The girls had decided to pool their money and get their mom a special gift for Mother's Day. "We should go around the neighborhood and ask if there are any odd jobs we can do," said Charlotte. "Then we might have enough money to get Mom that necklace we saw.""Well, Mrs. Stowe is always looking for someone to do yard work for her. Let's try her," suggested Rachel.Soon the girls were mowing and raking Mrs. Stowe's yard. It was a very humid day, and they were hot and sweaty by the time they finished. Wiping her forehead, Rachel gratefully took the money Mrs. Stowe gave them and put it in her pocket."I'm thirsty," said Charlotte as they started down the street. "I'd give anything for an ice-cold soda right now!""Or a huge cone of chocolate ice cream," said Rachel. "But we can't spend any of our money or we might not have enough for the necklace."Just then, the girls heard the music of an ice cream truck as it came around the corner. "Ice cream!" called out the driver. "Ice-cold drinks!"Charlotte and Rachel looked at each other. "This is so tempting, Rachel," said Charlotte. "What should we do?""Run!" shouted Rachel. And they did! They ran straight home and immediately poured themselves giant glasses of ice water.Later that day, they counted their earnings. Charlotte turned and grinned at Rachel. "We have just enough to get that necklace. Good thing we didn't spend any on anything that ice cream truck was selling.""Yeah," Rachel said. "It's like what we learned at church last week--when we face the temptation to sin, the best thing to do is run away. Because Jesus freed us from sin, we don't have to give in. He will help us escape temptation and do what's right instead.""But spending our money on ice cream wouldn't have been a sin, would it?" asked Charlotte."Of course not," said Rachel. "But we agreed to use it all on Mom's gift, and I'm glad we stuck to that decision. And when we are tempted to do something that's wrong, we can run away from that temptation too." –Linda E. Knight

As Charlotte carefully counted out the money she had taken from her drawer, her sister Rachel watched from the bed. The girls had decided to pool their money and get their mom a special gift for Mother's Day. "We should go around the neighborhood and ask if there are any odd jobs we can do," said Charlotte. "Then we might have enough money to get Mom that necklace we saw.""Well, Mrs. Stowe is always looking for someone to do yard work for her. Let's try her," suggested Rachel.Soon the girls were mowing and raking Mrs. Stowe's yard. It was a very humid day, and they were hot and sweaty by the time they finished. Wiping her forehead, Rachel gratefully took the money Mrs. Stowe gave them and put it in her pocket."I'm thirsty," said Charlotte as they started down the street. "I'd give anything for an ice-cold soda right now!""Or a huge cone of chocolate ice cream," said Rachel. "But we can't spend any of our money or we might not have enough for the necklace."Just then, the girls heard the music of an ice cream truck as it came around the corner. "Ice cream!" called out the driver. "Ice-cold drinks!"Charlotte and Rachel looked at each other. "This is so tempting, Rachel," said Charlotte. "What should we do?""Run!" shouted Rachel. And they did! They ran straight home and immediately poured themselves giant glasses of ice water.Later that day, they counted their earnings. Charlotte turned and grinned at Rachel. "We have just enough to get that necklace. Good thing we didn't spend any on anything that ice cream truck was selling.""Yeah," Rachel said. "It's like what we learned at church last week--when we face the temptation to sin, the best thing to do is run away. Because Jesus freed us from sin, we don't have to give in. He will help us escape temptation and do what's right instead.""But spending our money on ice cream wouldn't have been a sin, would it?" asked Charlotte."Of course not," said Rachel. "But we agreed to use it all on Mom's gift, and I'm glad we stuck to that decision. And when we are tempted to do something that's wrong, we can run away from that temptation too." –Linda E. Knight

Run!ca0ba1f3-dc04-4fba-91a6-0cc1f6c31215Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRun!As Charlotte carefully counted out the money she had taken from her drawer, her sister Rachel watched from the bed. The girls had decided to pool their money and get their mom a special gift for Mother's Day. "We should go around the neighborhood and ask if there are any odd jobs we can do," said Charlotte. "Then we might have enough money to get Mom that necklace we saw.""Well, Mrs. Stowe is always looking for someone to do yard work for her. Let's try her," suggested Rachel.Soon the girls were mowing and raking Mrs. Stowe's yard. It was a very humid day, and they were hot and sweaty by the time they finished. Wiping her forehead, Rachel gratefully took the money Mrs. Stowe gave them and put it in her pocket."I'm thirsty," said Charlotte as they started down the street. "I'd give anything for an ice-cold soda right now!""Or a huge cone of chocolate ice cream," said Rachel. "But we can't spend any of our money or we might not have enough for the necklace."Just then, the girls heard the music of an ice cream truck as it came around the corner. "Ice cream!" called out the driver. "Ice-cold drinks!"Charlotte and Rachel looked at each other. "This is so tempting, Rachel," said Charlotte. "What should we do?""Run!" shouted Rachel. And they did! They ran straight home and immediately poured themselves giant glasses of ice water.Later that day, they counted their earnings. Charlotte turned and grinned at Rachel. "We have just enough to get that necklace. Good thing we didn't spend any on anything that ice cream truck was selling.""Yeah," Rachel said. "It's like what we learned at church last week--when we face the temptation to sin, the best thing to do is run away. Because Jesus freed us from sin, we don't have to give in. He will help us escape temptation and do what's right instead.""But spending our money on ice cream wouldn't have been a sin, would it?" asked Charlotte."Of course not," said Rachel. "But we agreed to use it all on Mom's gift, and I'm glad we stuck to that decision. And when we are tempted to do something that's wrong, we can run away from that temptation too." –Linda E. Knight

As Charlotte carefully counted out the money she had taken from her drawer, her sister Rachel watched from the bed. The girls had decided to pool their money and get their mom a special gift for Mother's Day. "We should go around the neighborhood and ask if there are any odd jobs we can do," said Charlotte. "Then we might have enough money to get Mom that necklace we saw.""Well, Mrs. Stowe is always looking for someone to do yard work for her. Let's try her," suggested Rachel.Soon the girls were mowing and raking Mrs. Stowe's yard. It was a very humid day, and they were hot and sweaty by the time they finished. Wiping her forehead, Rachel gratefully took the money Mrs. Stowe gave them and put it in her pocket."I'm thirsty," said Charlotte as they started down the street. "I'd give anything for an ice-cold soda right now!""Or a huge cone of chocolate ice cream," said Rachel. "But we can't spend any of our money or we might not have enough for the necklace."Just then, the girls heard the music of an ice cream truck as it came around the corner. "Ice cream!" called out the driver. "Ice-cold drinks!"Charlotte and Rachel looked at each other. "This is so tempting, Rachel," said Charlotte. "What should we do?""Run!" shouted Rachel. And they did! They ran straight home and immediately poured themselves giant glasses of ice water.Later that day, they counted their earnings. Charlotte turned and grinned at Rachel. "We have just enough to get that necklace. Good thing we didn't spend any on anything that ice cream truck was selling.""Yeah," Rachel said. "It's like what we learned at church last week--when we face the temptation to sin, the best thing to do is run away. Because Jesus freed us from sin, we don't have to give in. He will help us escape temptation and do what's right instead.""But spending our money on ice cream wouldn't have been a sin, would it?" asked Charlotte."Of course not," said Rachel. "But we agreed to use it all on Mom's gift, and I'm glad we stuck to that decision. And when we are tempted to do something that's wrong, we can run away from that temptation too." –Linda E. Knight

Run!d1d2b6a2-4720-4c81-928c-a4c236ea3752Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/12/24 Gift and Mystery: Build Up the Body Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension. Who am I building up? God has given us His promise of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit sanctifies us and makes us holy, but the gifts of the Holy Spirit are given to us so that we can participate in the work of God in the world. At His Ascension, Jesus promised the Holy Spirit so that we could continue His work here on earth. Mass Readings from May 12, 2024: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9 Ephesians 1:17-23 Mark 16:15-20

Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension. Who am I building up? God has given us His promise of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit sanctifies us and makes us holy, but the gifts of the Holy Spirit are given to us so that we can participate in the work of God in the world. At His Ascension, Jesus promised the Holy Spirit so that we could continue His work here on earth. Mass Readings from May 12, 2024: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9 Ephesians 1:17-23 Mark 16:15-20

full05/12/24 Gift and Mystery: Build Up the Body022149c2-c107-4d37-9987-1a2e6bfb5695Sat, 11 May 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/12/24 Gift and Mystery: Build Up the Body Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension. Who am I building up? God has given us His promise of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit sanctifies us and makes us holy, but the gifts of the Holy Spirit are given to us so that we can participate in the work of God in the world. At His Ascension, Jesus promised the Holy Spirit so that we could continue His work here on earth. Mass Readings from May 12, 2024: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9 Ephesians 1:17-23 Mark 16:15-20

Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension. Who am I building up? God has given us His promise of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit sanctifies us and makes us holy, but the gifts of the Holy Spirit are given to us so that we can participate in the work of God in the world. At His Ascension, Jesus promised the Holy Spirit so that we could continue His work here on earth. Mass Readings from May 12, 2024: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9 Ephesians 1:17-23 Mark 16:15-20

full05/12/24 Gift and Mystery: Build Up the Bodye724d66e-a9fd-42c5-8151-08763fb355a1Sat, 11 May 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/12/24 Gift and Mystery: Build Up the Body Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension. Who am I building up? God has given us His promise of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit sanctifies us and makes us holy, but the gifts of the Holy Spirit are given to us so that we can participate in the work of God in the world. At His Ascension, Jesus promised the Holy Spirit so that we could continue His work here on earth. Mass Readings from May 12, 2024: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9 Ephesians 1:17-23 Mark 16:15-20

Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension. Who am I building up? God has given us His promise of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit sanctifies us and makes us holy, but the gifts of the Holy Spirit are given to us so that we can participate in the work of God in the world. At His Ascension, Jesus promised the Holy Spirit so that we could continue His work here on earth. Mass Readings from May 12, 2024: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9 Ephesians 1:17-23 Mark 16:15-20

full05/12/24 Gift and Mystery: Build Up the Body49424313-bd9f-4c69-87c7-a66bee819614Sat, 11 May 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: David and Absalom (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 132: David and Absalom (2024)5bb45691-4df6-424b-acfe-08da1798fa0aSat, 11 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: Mary Mother of the Church (2024) Earlier in the Catechism, we unpacked Mary as the Mother of Jesus. Now, we look at what it means for Mary to be the Mother of the Church. Fr. Mike makes it clear that, when he entrusts his disciples to Mary, his Mother, from the Cross, he’s entrusting us to her as well. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 963-970. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Earlier in the Catechism, we unpacked Mary as the Mother of Jesus. Now, we look at what it means for Mary to be the Mother of the Church. Fr. Mike makes it clear that, when he entrusts his disciples to Mary, his Mother, from the Cross, he’s entrusting us to her as well. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 963-970. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 132: Mary Mother of the Church (2024)07841e9a-1ea7-4899-a5de-b46c278a6274Sat, 11 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: Mary Mother of the Church (2024) Earlier in the Catechism, we unpacked Mary as the Mother of Jesus. Now, we look at what it means for Mary to be the Mother of the Church. Fr. Mike makes it clear that, when he entrusts his disciples to Mary, his Mother, from the Cross, he’s entrusting us to her as well. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 963-970. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Earlier in the Catechism, we unpacked Mary as the Mother of Jesus. Now, we look at what it means for Mary to be the Mother of the Church. Fr. Mike makes it clear that, when he entrusts his disciples to Mary, his Mother, from the Cross, he’s entrusting us to her as well. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 963-970. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 132: Mary Mother of the Church (2024)82fefc10-b14a-41cd-8445-952267160b15Sat, 11 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: David and Absalom (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 132: David and Absalom (2024)301a5faf-38ff-4cbc-be7d-82fa0261dad4Sat, 11 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: David and Absalom (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 132: David and Absalom (2024)648729e6-9737-4ba8-b5aa-c4dfea2b99a8Sat, 11 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: David and Absalom (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 132: David and Absalom (2024)6d8859f7-957d-4969-b05e-ca9bb664da44Sat, 11 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSilent TreatmentAlex frowned as he poured some cereal and looked out the window. Joanna never quits talking! he thought as he saw his sister coming up the driveway. I wish she'd leave me alone. He snapped his fingers. I know what'll fix her. I'll give her the silent treatment. So when Joanna came into the house, Alex retreated to his room. She banged on his door and called his name, but he put on some music and turned up the volume so he couldn't hear her, and Joanna finally gave up and walked away.A little while later, Joanna started to tell Alex something, but he covered his ears with both his hands and began to hum. I'll teach her, he thought. All morning he refused to hear anything she said.At lunchtime, Alex noticed that Joanna had put on her swimsuit. "Are you going somewhere, Joanna?" asked Dad.She nodded. "I'm going to Water World with the Mannings.""Sounds like fun," said Dad. He looked at Alex. "You're not going?""I wasn't invited," Alex answered crossly."You were too!" said Joanna. "I tried to tell you all morning, but you wouldn't listen. They had two extra tickets and invited both of us, but now they've given the last ticket to someone else.""Oh no!" wailed Alex as the Mannings' car turned into the driveway.That evening, Alex asked his parents for help with something for church. "My small group leader wants each of us to share some thoughts on prayer during our group time this week," he said. "But what should I say?""Well, let's see," said Dad. "Maybe you could talk about the importance of talking to God and listening to Him.""You could tell about how you missed out on a fun outing today by refusing to talk with your sister," suggested Mom. "Then explain that we all miss out on the blessing of communicating with God when we fail to talk to Him."Dad nodded. "God loves us and wants us to pray about all the things that matter to us. Jesus died and rose again so we could have a relationship with Him, and that means we can talk to God whenever we want!""Good idea," said Alex. "I'll tell the kids in my group not to give God the silent treatment." –Nance E. Keyes

Alex frowned as he poured some cereal and looked out the window. Joanna never quits talking! he thought as he saw his sister coming up the driveway. I wish she'd leave me alone. He snapped his fingers. I know what'll fix her. I'll give her the silent treatment. So when Joanna came into the house, Alex retreated to his room. She banged on his door and called his name, but he put on some music and turned up the volume so he couldn't hear her, and Joanna finally gave up and walked away.A little while later, Joanna started to tell Alex something, but he covered his ears with both his hands and began to hum. I'll teach her, he thought. All morning he refused to hear anything she said.At lunchtime, Alex noticed that Joanna had put on her swimsuit. "Are you going somewhere, Joanna?" asked Dad.She nodded. "I'm going to Water World with the Mannings.""Sounds like fun," said Dad. He looked at Alex. "You're not going?""I wasn't invited," Alex answered crossly."You were too!" said Joanna. "I tried to tell you all morning, but you wouldn't listen. They had two extra tickets and invited both of us, but now they've given the last ticket to someone else.""Oh no!" wailed Alex as the Mannings' car turned into the driveway.That evening, Alex asked his parents for help with something for church. "My small group leader wants each of us to share some thoughts on prayer during our group time this week," he said. "But what should I say?""Well, let's see," said Dad. "Maybe you could talk about the importance of talking to God and listening to Him.""You could tell about how you missed out on a fun outing today by refusing to talk with your sister," suggested Mom. "Then explain that we all miss out on the blessing of communicating with God when we fail to talk to Him."Dad nodded. "God loves us and wants us to pray about all the things that matter to us. Jesus died and rose again so we could have a relationship with Him, and that means we can talk to God whenever we want!""Good idea," said Alex. "I'll tell the kids in my group not to give God the silent treatment." –Nance E. Keyes

Silent Treatmenta82308e9-89b1-4af3-9a59-85eef771d4b0Sat, 11 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSilent TreatmentAlex frowned as he poured some cereal and looked out the window. Joanna never quits talking! he thought as he saw his sister coming up the driveway. I wish she'd leave me alone. He snapped his fingers. I know what'll fix her. I'll give her the silent treatment. So when Joanna came into the house, Alex retreated to his room. She banged on his door and called his name, but he put on some music and turned up the volume so he couldn't hear her, and Joanna finally gave up and walked away.A little while later, Joanna started to tell Alex something, but he covered his ears with both his hands and began to hum. I'll teach her, he thought. All morning he refused to hear anything she said.At lunchtime, Alex noticed that Joanna had put on her swimsuit. "Are you going somewhere, Joanna?" asked Dad.She nodded. "I'm going to Water World with the Mannings.""Sounds like fun," said Dad. He looked at Alex. "You're not going?""I wasn't invited," Alex answered crossly."You were too!" said Joanna. "I tried to tell you all morning, but you wouldn't listen. They had two extra tickets and invited both of us, but now they've given the last ticket to someone else.""Oh no!" wailed Alex as the Mannings' car turned into the driveway.That evening, Alex asked his parents for help with something for church. "My small group leader wants each of us to share some thoughts on prayer during our group time this week," he said. "But what should I say?""Well, let's see," said Dad. "Maybe you could talk about the importance of talking to God and listening to Him.""You could tell about how you missed out on a fun outing today by refusing to talk with your sister," suggested Mom. "Then explain that we all miss out on the blessing of communicating with God when we fail to talk to Him."Dad nodded. "God loves us and wants us to pray about all the things that matter to us. Jesus died and rose again so we could have a relationship with Him, and that means we can talk to God whenever we want!""Good idea," said Alex. "I'll tell the kids in my group not to give God the silent treatment." –Nance E. Keyes

Alex frowned as he poured some cereal and looked out the window. Joanna never quits talking! he thought as he saw his sister coming up the driveway. I wish she'd leave me alone. He snapped his fingers. I know what'll fix her. I'll give her the silent treatment. So when Joanna came into the house, Alex retreated to his room. She banged on his door and called his name, but he put on some music and turned up the volume so he couldn't hear her, and Joanna finally gave up and walked away.A little while later, Joanna started to tell Alex something, but he covered his ears with both his hands and began to hum. I'll teach her, he thought. All morning he refused to hear anything she said.At lunchtime, Alex noticed that Joanna had put on her swimsuit. "Are you going somewhere, Joanna?" asked Dad.She nodded. "I'm going to Water World with the Mannings.""Sounds like fun," said Dad. He looked at Alex. "You're not going?""I wasn't invited," Alex answered crossly."You were too!" said Joanna. "I tried to tell you all morning, but you wouldn't listen. They had two extra tickets and invited both of us, but now they've given the last ticket to someone else.""Oh no!" wailed Alex as the Mannings' car turned into the driveway.That evening, Alex asked his parents for help with something for church. "My small group leader wants each of us to share some thoughts on prayer during our group time this week," he said. "But what should I say?""Well, let's see," said Dad. "Maybe you could talk about the importance of talking to God and listening to Him.""You could tell about how you missed out on a fun outing today by refusing to talk with your sister," suggested Mom. "Then explain that we all miss out on the blessing of communicating with God when we fail to talk to Him."Dad nodded. "God loves us and wants us to pray about all the things that matter to us. Jesus died and rose again so we could have a relationship with Him, and that means we can talk to God whenever we want!""Good idea," said Alex. "I'll tell the kids in my group not to give God the silent treatment." –Nance E. Keyes

Silent Treatmentf5259b34-c5cc-468b-9736-1eb8a8b9a6f4Sat, 11 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS3 EP5. The World Lies To Us ft. Carew EllingtonHey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, is joined by special guest and friend, Carew Ellington! Carew shares his testimony and all of the ways the Lord redeemed his life - even in the midst of endless insecurity, there’s nothing our God can’t meet us in. ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, is joined by special guest and friend, Carew Ellington! Carew shares his testimony and all of the ways the Lord redeemed his life - even in the midst of endless insecurity, there’s nothing our God can’t meet us in. ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS3 EP5. The World Lies To Us ft. Carew Ellingtone391ccde-e458-45a6-9256-4b8f5eb392ccFri, 10 May 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne Year of GGB | Girls Gone Bibletoday we celebrate with you our 1 year anniversary/GGB's first birthday. this past year is hands down the best year of our lives. we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making Girls Gone Bible what it is and for supporting us always. we thank Jesus for choosing 2 girls who we're unworthy to represent His Name, and for His grace in allowing us to grow into who He always intended for us to be. our eyes are ever on the Lord. you guys are truly our family and the best part of our days. thank you. thank you. thank you. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

today we celebrate with you our 1 year anniversary/GGB's first birthday. this past year is hands down the best year of our lives. we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making Girls Gone Bible what it is and for supporting us always. we thank Jesus for choosing 2 girls who we're unworthy to represent His Name, and for His grace in allowing us to grow into who He always intended for us to be. our eyes are ever on the Lord. you guys are truly our family and the best part of our days. thank you. thank you. thank you. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullOne Year of GGB | Girls Gone Bible51b88dde-6da1-4de9-b80d-6d8d539e185eFri, 10 May 2024 09:09:49 +00003696https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 161: The Surprising Link Between Your Gut And Your Brain: Gary BreckaIn this moment, world-leading wellness expert Gary Brecka explains the fundamental relationship between our mental and our gut health. For years people have thought that their anxiety and depression are either all in their head or a product of their environment, however, Gary says the gut is the crucial hub for mental well-being. He believes that our gut functions like an assembly line. If anything disrupts its pace or workings, the wider factory of our body and mind is at risk. As a result, Gary believes that it’s crucial, before anything else, to find out how your gut is working to ensure optimal mental and physical health. Listen to the full episode here: Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/hCYEqDGAsJb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/gcrWn8IAsJb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Gary Brecka: https://www.garybrecka.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, world-leading wellness expert Gary Brecka explains the fundamental relationship between our mental and our gut health. For years people have thought that their anxiety and depression are either all in their head or a product of their environment, however, Gary says the gut is the crucial hub for mental well-being. He believes that our gut functions like an assembly line. If anything disrupts its pace or workings, the wider factory of our body and mind is at risk. As a result, Gary believes that it’s crucial, before anything else, to find out how your gut is working to ensure optimal mental and physical health. Listen to the full episode here: Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/hCYEqDGAsJb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/gcrWn8IAsJb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Gary Brecka: https://www.garybrecka.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 161: The Surprising Link Between Your Gut And Your Brain: Gary Breckaf83142c0-14b5-4730-9c6e-ad42e9f212d5Fri, 10 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000591https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: Hope for the Future (2024) Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 131: Hope for the Future (2024)4521da18-640d-40fb-a3a4-59c5d3cb0a67Fri, 10 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: The Communion of the Church (2024) The Catechism further unpacks the communion of saints and shows us how the Church lives in communion with those members who have passed on to eternal life with Christ in heaven. If you’re listening to this podcast and you’re not Catholic—or if you still have questions about the communion of saints—Fr. Mike has a word for you. This is your family, interceding on your behalf that you might receive the fullness of Faith here on earth. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 954-962. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism further unpacks the communion of saints and shows us how the Church lives in communion with those members who have passed on to eternal life with Christ in heaven. If you’re listening to this podcast and you’re not Catholic—or if you still have questions about the communion of saints—Fr. Mike has a word for you. This is your family, interceding on your behalf that you might receive the fullness of Faith here on earth. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 954-962. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 131: The Communion of the Church (2024)153194f6-f0f0-4691-baae-59162fae597bFri, 10 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: The Communion of the Church (2024) The Catechism further unpacks the communion of saints and shows us how the Church lives in communion with those members who have passed on to eternal life with Christ in heaven. If you’re listening to this podcast and you’re not Catholic—or if you still have questions about the communion of saints—Fr. Mike has a word for you. This is your family, interceding on your behalf that you might receive the fullness of Faith here on earth. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 954-962. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism further unpacks the communion of saints and shows us how the Church lives in communion with those members who have passed on to eternal life with Christ in heaven. If you’re listening to this podcast and you’re not Catholic—or if you still have questions about the communion of saints—Fr. Mike has a word for you. This is your family, interceding on your behalf that you might receive the fullness of Faith here on earth. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 954-962. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 131: The Communion of the Church (2024)90c6d61f-c68d-4b62-af6b-811b3e080c68Fri, 10 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: Hope for the Future (2024) Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 131: Hope for the Future (2024)8e68f6f8-47cf-4969-9bb2-3783e41f1848Fri, 10 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: Hope for the Future (2024) Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 131: Hope for the Future (2024)4fefec62-8020-43f0-9459-01ad8d3a073dFri, 10 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: Hope for the Future (2024) Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 131: Hope for the Future (2024)8762c050-943e-48fd-a5ea-b881b32c6785Fri, 10 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSlicing Onions"I can't wait for the school carnival on Friday!" said Skylar. "My mom's working at the slushy booth. She's gonna make me a slushy with every flavor in it!""My dad's helping out with the pin game," said Gabriel. "He said there are some cool prizes for whoever knocks them all down!""What about you, Nevaeh?" asked Skylar. "Is your grandpa helping?"Nevaeh shook her head. "No, he can't work at a booth--he can't be on his feet for long periods of time." "That's too bad," said Gabriel. Nevaeh smiled and shrugged. "It's okay," she said. "No big deal."When Nevaeh got home from school, Grandpa greeted her. "How about some of my famous guacamole?" he said. "I have to put the lawnmower away, but if you'll start cutting up the onions, I'll be back in a jiff to make the rest." "Okay," said Nevaeh. But as soon as she sliced into an onion, her eyes started to tear up. The onion must be making my eyes water, she thought. But even after she put down the knife, the tears kept coming. When Grandpa came back inside, Nevaeh was sobbing. "I'm sorry, Grandpa!" Nevaeh cried. "I keep trying to accept that I can't live with Mom or Dad and be thankful that I live with you, but when Skylar and Gabriel were talking about their parents working at the school carnival, I really wished my parents were working there too!""Your grandmother never wanted to bother anyone with her feelings either," Grandpa said. "So whenever I sensed something was wrong, I'd ask her to cut up some onions, and the same thing would happen to her--the tears would just come out." He gave Nevaeh a hug. "But your feelings aren't bothersome to those who love you, Nevaeh. Whenever you feel sad or upset, you don't need keep it to yourself. You can tell me--it won't hurt my feelings to know that you miss your parents. And most importantly, you can tell Jesus. He loves you and can handle any feelings you have."Grandpa cut into an avocado. "I may not be able to help with a booth, but I could bring some guacamole to your school carnival. How about that?" Nevaeh smiled and nodded. –Courtney Lasater

"I can't wait for the school carnival on Friday!" said Skylar. "My mom's working at the slushy booth. She's gonna make me a slushy with every flavor in it!""My dad's helping out with the pin game," said Gabriel. "He said there are some cool prizes for whoever knocks them all down!""What about you, Nevaeh?" asked Skylar. "Is your grandpa helping?"Nevaeh shook her head. "No, he can't work at a booth--he can't be on his feet for long periods of time." "That's too bad," said Gabriel. Nevaeh smiled and shrugged. "It's okay," she said. "No big deal."When Nevaeh got home from school, Grandpa greeted her. "How about some of my famous guacamole?" he said. "I have to put the lawnmower away, but if you'll start cutting up the onions, I'll be back in a jiff to make the rest." "Okay," said Nevaeh. But as soon as she sliced into an onion, her eyes started to tear up. The onion must be making my eyes water, she thought. But even after she put down the knife, the tears kept coming. When Grandpa came back inside, Nevaeh was sobbing. "I'm sorry, Grandpa!" Nevaeh cried. "I keep trying to accept that I can't live with Mom or Dad and be thankful that I live with you, but when Skylar and Gabriel were talking about their parents working at the school carnival, I really wished my parents were working there too!""Your grandmother never wanted to bother anyone with her feelings either," Grandpa said. "So whenever I sensed something was wrong, I'd ask her to cut up some onions, and the same thing would happen to her--the tears would just come out." He gave Nevaeh a hug. "But your feelings aren't bothersome to those who love you, Nevaeh. Whenever you feel sad or upset, you don't need keep it to yourself. You can tell me--it won't hurt my feelings to know that you miss your parents. And most importantly, you can tell Jesus. He loves you and can handle any feelings you have."Grandpa cut into an avocado. "I may not be able to help with a booth, but I could bring some guacamole to your school carnival. How about that?" Nevaeh smiled and nodded. –Courtney Lasater

Slicing Onionsbeb41a1d-affa-4835-b68e-324ccf64c086Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSlicing Onions"I can't wait for the school carnival on Friday!" said Skylar. "My mom's working at the slushy booth. She's gonna make me a slushy with every flavor in it!""My dad's helping out with the pin game," said Gabriel. "He said there are some cool prizes for whoever knocks them all down!""What about you, Nevaeh?" asked Skylar. "Is your grandpa helping?"Nevaeh shook her head. "No, he can't work at a booth--he can't be on his feet for long periods of time." "That's too bad," said Gabriel. Nevaeh smiled and shrugged. "It's okay," she said. "No big deal."When Nevaeh got home from school, Grandpa greeted her. "How about some of my famous guacamole?" he said. "I have to put the lawnmower away, but if you'll start cutting up the onions, I'll be back in a jiff to make the rest." "Okay," said Nevaeh. But as soon as she sliced into an onion, her eyes started to tear up. The onion must be making my eyes water, she thought. But even after she put down the knife, the tears kept coming. When Grandpa came back inside, Nevaeh was sobbing. "I'm sorry, Grandpa!" Nevaeh cried. "I keep trying to accept that I can't live with Mom or Dad and be thankful that I live with you, but when Skylar and Gabriel were talking about their parents working at the school carnival, I really wished my parents were working there too!""Your grandmother never wanted to bother anyone with her feelings either," Grandpa said. "So whenever I sensed something was wrong, I'd ask her to cut up some onions, and the same thing would happen to her--the tears would just come out." He gave Nevaeh a hug. "But your feelings aren't bothersome to those who love you, Nevaeh. Whenever you feel sad or upset, you don't need keep it to yourself. You can tell me--it won't hurt my feelings to know that you miss your parents. And most importantly, you can tell Jesus. He loves you and can handle any feelings you have."Grandpa cut into an avocado. "I may not be able to help with a booth, but I could bring some guacamole to your school carnival. How about that?" Nevaeh smiled and nodded. –Courtney Lasater

"I can't wait for the school carnival on Friday!" said Skylar. "My mom's working at the slushy booth. She's gonna make me a slushy with every flavor in it!""My dad's helping out with the pin game," said Gabriel. "He said there are some cool prizes for whoever knocks them all down!""What about you, Nevaeh?" asked Skylar. "Is your grandpa helping?"Nevaeh shook her head. "No, he can't work at a booth--he can't be on his feet for long periods of time." "That's too bad," said Gabriel. Nevaeh smiled and shrugged. "It's okay," she said. "No big deal."When Nevaeh got home from school, Grandpa greeted her. "How about some of my famous guacamole?" he said. "I have to put the lawnmower away, but if you'll start cutting up the onions, I'll be back in a jiff to make the rest." "Okay," said Nevaeh. But as soon as she sliced into an onion, her eyes started to tear up. The onion must be making my eyes water, she thought. But even after she put down the knife, the tears kept coming. When Grandpa came back inside, Nevaeh was sobbing. "I'm sorry, Grandpa!" Nevaeh cried. "I keep trying to accept that I can't live with Mom or Dad and be thankful that I live with you, but when Skylar and Gabriel were talking about their parents working at the school carnival, I really wished my parents were working there too!""Your grandmother never wanted to bother anyone with her feelings either," Grandpa said. "So whenever I sensed something was wrong, I'd ask her to cut up some onions, and the same thing would happen to her--the tears would just come out." He gave Nevaeh a hug. "But your feelings aren't bothersome to those who love you, Nevaeh. Whenever you feel sad or upset, you don't need keep it to yourself. You can tell me--it won't hurt my feelings to know that you miss your parents. And most importantly, you can tell Jesus. He loves you and can handle any feelings you have."Grandpa cut into an avocado. "I may not be able to help with a booth, but I could bring some guacamole to your school carnival. How about that?" Nevaeh smiled and nodded. –Courtney Lasater

Slicing Onions2d452783-cac9-4544-83c3-1187ae84daa6Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe 5 Powerful Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation Have you been confirmed? Have you received the Sacrament of Confirmation yet? Does this mean you&#39;re a &quot;grown-up&quot; Catholic now—that you&#39;ve graduated? Not quite. There&#39;s so much more to it than that. Today, Fr. Mike breaks down the 5 effects that flow from receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you been confirmed? Have you received the Sacrament of Confirmation yet? Does this mean you&#39;re a &quot;grown-up&quot; Catholic now—that you&#39;ve graduated? Not quite. There&#39;s so much more to it than that. Today, Fr. Mike breaks down the 5 effects that flow from receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe 5 Powerful Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmationfa7e127e-a014-49bb-8bca-aa8346f9b529Thu, 09 May 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe 5 Powerful Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation Have you been confirmed? Have you received the Sacrament of Confirmation yet? Does this mean you&#39;re a &quot;grown-up&quot; Catholic now—that you&#39;ve graduated? Not quite. There&#39;s so much more to it than that. Today, Fr. Mike breaks down the 5 effects that flow from receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you been confirmed? Have you received the Sacrament of Confirmation yet? Does this mean you&#39;re a &quot;grown-up&quot; Catholic now—that you&#39;ve graduated? Not quite. There&#39;s so much more to it than that. Today, Fr. Mike breaks down the 5 effects that flow from receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe 5 Powerful Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation5e2c7279-97f0-4b3c-8b01-7e7cd5677264Thu, 09 May 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAn Orthodox Exorcist Shares His StoriesFr. Nectarios Trevino, an Orthodox priest, exorcist and dear friend of Father Carlos Martins shares his spiritual warfare insights and stories.

Fr. Nectarios Trevino, an Orthodox priest, exorcist and dear friend of Father Carlos Martins shares his spiritual warfare insights and stories.

fullAn Orthodox Exorcist Shares His Storiesa771852e-681e-476e-afad-829a7399520eThu, 09 May 2024 14:50:20 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#866 - Psalms 136 – He Love Endures ForeverThis episode is part 103 of a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist repeats the refrain that "his love endures forever". God is all about the people of God and God is all about love. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 103 of a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist repeats the refrain that "his love endures forever". God is all about the people of God and God is all about love. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#866 - Psalms 136 – He Love Endures Foreverfe0d991d-c148-45da-9a21-4b6980fb3f8dThu, 09 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000521https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEvery Woman Needs a Man’s Strength - 5 WaysWomen need the strength of men. It is not just a biological reality but one that expands to all aspects of a man's relationship with a woman. Regardless of what popular opinion, ideologies, or political agendas might suggest, without the strength of men our society would crumble. Today, Sam, Devin, and John discuss a recent Kent State University study that aimed to prove masculinity is inherently flawed and dominating and that the more awareness of this issue the better our society will be. Instead, it proved the opposite because of what it failed to realize about love and the benefits of masculinity. From here we discuss 5 ways women need the strength of men. We also get to answer a question from a listener whose girlfriend is more advanced in her faith 'credentials' than him and he is concerned about how he will lead. 🔴 🔴 MONTH OF MARY SPECIAL - FREE $120 Rosary for all Catholic Gentleman Plus Annual Memberships 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 37mins of episode 158 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women need the strength of men. It is not just a biological reality but one that expands to all aspects of a man's relationship with a woman. Regardless of what popular opinion, ideologies, or political agendas might suggest, without the strength of men our society would crumble. Today, Sam, Devin, and John discuss a recent Kent State University study that aimed to prove masculinity is inherently flawed and dominating and that the more awareness of this issue the better our society will be. Instead, it proved the opposite because of what it failed to realize about love and the benefits of masculinity. From here we discuss 5 ways women need the strength of men. We also get to answer a question from a listener whose girlfriend is more advanced in her faith 'credentials' than him and he is concerned about how he will lead. 🔴 🔴 MONTH OF MARY SPECIAL - FREE $120 Rosary for all Catholic Gentleman Plus Annual Memberships 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 37mins of episode 158 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullEvery Woman Needs a Man’s Strength - 5 Ways980712f8-6d38-4d7c-8754-737d21996e0bThu, 09 May 2024 10:00:00 +00004189https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Fertility Expert: Delaying Having Kids Is Impacting Your Future Children & Reducing Your Chances Of Parenthood By 90%! Masturbation Reduces Cancer Risk!The simplest lifestyle choices are impacting the biggest decisions in a man’s life; entering fatherhood. Dr Michael Eisenberg is a Professor of Urology at Stanford University, and is a male fertility and sexual function specialist In this conversation Michael and Steven discuss topics such as, what is ruining men’s sperm count, the reasons for hair loss, what is causing erectile dysfunction, and the truth about testosterone therapy. (02:02) Why do you do what you do? (02:58) What does reproductive health encapsulate? (04:27) Fertility health is growing (06:14) Researching on fertility issues (06:46) Why are we seeing more infertility? (07:18) Are you concerned about society's fertility issues? (11:14) What chemicals are reducing our sperm count? (13:50) Society measures (14:59) Sperm Quality (20:37) micro plastics affecting sperm count (23:57) Technology and heat fertility damage (30:07) Countries with biggest fertility problems (32:41) Does sitting for long periods affect our sperm count? (33:53) Fertility issues caused by OBESITY (34:46) Alcohol consumption and sperm count (36:32) What you can do to give yourself the best chances of conceiving (39:08) Man or woman, who has the most issues? (40:06) Male testosterone decline (41:31) The impact of exercise on our sperm count (43:04) What does Testosterone do? (45:23) side effects of taking testosterone (48:18) Common symptoms of testosterone use (51:01) Female fertility (51:57) How is Testosterone therapy given? (54:15) Exercise and health impact on testosterone (55:04) Penis average size increasing (57:24) Erectile dysfunction treatments (01:03:58) Pelvic floor strength (01:05:31) What causes cancer in the reproductive system (01:14:20) other male issues Dr Michael is being asked about (01:15:47) Best diets for better fertility (01:24:41) What's next for Dr Michael (01:26:04) biggest concerns (01:27:14) Advice to men who are struggling (01:03:11) Does shock wave therapy work for erectile dysfunction? Follow Michael: Twitter - https://bit.ly/4bazMmQ Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/doac - gives you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The simplest lifestyle choices are impacting the biggest decisions in a man’s life; entering fatherhood. Dr Michael Eisenberg is a Professor of Urology at Stanford University, and is a male fertility and sexual function specialist In this conversation Michael and Steven discuss topics such as, what is ruining men’s sperm count, the reasons for hair loss, what is causing erectile dysfunction, and the truth about testosterone therapy. (02:02) Why do you do what you do? (02:58) What does reproductive health encapsulate? (04:27) Fertility health is growing (06:14) Researching on fertility issues (06:46) Why are we seeing more infertility? (07:18) Are you concerned about society's fertility issues? (11:14) What chemicals are reducing our sperm count? (13:50) Society measures (14:59) Sperm Quality (20:37) micro plastics affecting sperm count (23:57) Technology and heat fertility damage (30:07) Countries with biggest fertility problems (32:41) Does sitting for long periods affect our sperm count? (33:53) Fertility issues caused by OBESITY (34:46) Alcohol consumption and sperm count (36:32) What you can do to give yourself the best chances of conceiving (39:08) Man or woman, who has the most issues? (40:06) Male testosterone decline (41:31) The impact of exercise on our sperm count (43:04) What does Testosterone do? (45:23) side effects of taking testosterone (48:18) Common symptoms of testosterone use (51:01) Female fertility (51:57) How is Testosterone therapy given? (54:15) Exercise and health impact on testosterone (55:04) Penis average size increasing (57:24) Erectile dysfunction treatments (01:03:58) Pelvic floor strength (01:05:31) What causes cancer in the reproductive system (01:14:20) other male issues Dr Michael is being asked about (01:15:47) Best diets for better fertility (01:24:41) What's next for Dr Michael (01:26:04) biggest concerns (01:27:14) Advice to men who are struggling (01:03:11) Does shock wave therapy work for erectile dysfunction? Follow Michael: Twitter - https://bit.ly/4bazMmQ Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/doac - gives you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Fertility Expert: Delaying Having Kids Is Impacting Your Future Children & Reducing Your Chances Of Parenthood By 90%! Masturbation Reduces Cancer Risk!7256e45e-38ce-4771-b3c9-31a4ac7ce186Thu, 09 May 2024 05:00:00 +00005669https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2024) Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2024)7525049f-9b25-4497-810c-0cec79296449Thu, 09 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: The Communion of Saints (2024) The Catechism begins Paragraph 5 and dives into the communion of saints. This communion is “in holy things (sancta)” and “among holy persons (sancti).” Fr. Mike emphasizes that “the least of our acts done in charity redounds to the profit of all.” At the same time, every sin hurts every single member of the Church. No one is an island—we belong to each other. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 946-953. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism begins Paragraph 5 and dives into the communion of saints. This communion is “in holy things (sancta)” and “among holy persons (sancti).” Fr. Mike emphasizes that “the least of our acts done in charity redounds to the profit of all.” At the same time, every sin hurts every single member of the Church. No one is an island—we belong to each other. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 946-953. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 130: The Communion of Saints (2024)c5032830-9150-403b-8a52-02600eb22cb1Thu, 09 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: The Communion of Saints (2024) The Catechism begins Paragraph 5 and dives into the communion of saints. This communion is “in holy things (sancta)” and “among holy persons (sancti).” Fr. Mike emphasizes that “the least of our acts done in charity redounds to the profit of all.” At the same time, every sin hurts every single member of the Church. No one is an island—we belong to each other. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 946-953. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism begins Paragraph 5 and dives into the communion of saints. This communion is “in holy things (sancta)” and “among holy persons (sancti).” Fr. Mike emphasizes that “the least of our acts done in charity redounds to the profit of all.” At the same time, every sin hurts every single member of the Church. No one is an island—we belong to each other. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 946-953. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 130: The Communion of Saints (2024)9d64f401-867d-4668-8f9b-c36faae95c9eThu, 09 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2024) Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2024)9033a558-1467-4548-81d9-da33deab5264Thu, 09 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2024) Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2024)c509da10-f0fc-4f0b-9f13-5103691b2bc3Thu, 09 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2024) Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2024)9ca1e8fa-8a93-4c5b-8bf6-5e588e6fac4bThu, 09 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFor Grammy and God"Are you ready to go, Elizabeth?" asked Mom. Elizabeth frowned. They were going to visit Mom's grandma, who had Alzheimer's disease."I'm not sure why we visit every week," murmured Elizabeth as they started toward the door. "Last week she didn't even remember my name.""No, but Grammy always enjoys seeing you," said Mom. Elizabeth doubted that. Visits to Grammy always seemed awkward and sad.A cry came from the baby's room upstairs. "Sounds like Simon needs a bottle," said Dad, putting his tablet down. "I'll get it! You two have a good visit.""Okay," said Mom, and she and Elizabeth went on out to the car. "Elizabeth, I was just thinking about how much I appreciate your help with Simon," Mom said as they pulled out of the driveway. "You seem to really enjoy feeding him, playing with him, and holding him when he cries."Elizabeth grinned. "I do, Mom. He's such a sweet baby, and I love him so much!""Me too," said Mom. "But do you think Simon will remember that you fed him or took care of him at all a year from now? He probably doesn't even realize how much you do for him now, and he's too young to understand who you are.""Well, you still need to take care of him, so I'm doing it for you too," said Elizabeth. "I'm happy to help. And when he's older, he will know who I am." Mom nodded. "Just like Simon, Grammy needs someone to care for her too, even though she can't fully appreciate all we do for her or even remember our names sometimes. But Jesus still loves her and promises to take care of her, and one way He does that is through us. When we show her the same love and care He does, we're not just doing it for Grammy--we're doing it for God too."Elizabeth sighed. "You're right. It's just hard to visit her sometimes when she won't even remember we came.""I know, but she'll know somebody cares right now," said Mom gently. "It will help her today." She smiled. "She may not remember, but God will. And one day, when Jesus gives Grammy a new, perfect body, I'm sure she'll remember too." –Mike Dize

"Are you ready to go, Elizabeth?" asked Mom. Elizabeth frowned. They were going to visit Mom's grandma, who had Alzheimer's disease."I'm not sure why we visit every week," murmured Elizabeth as they started toward the door. "Last week she didn't even remember my name.""No, but Grammy always enjoys seeing you," said Mom. Elizabeth doubted that. Visits to Grammy always seemed awkward and sad.A cry came from the baby's room upstairs. "Sounds like Simon needs a bottle," said Dad, putting his tablet down. "I'll get it! You two have a good visit.""Okay," said Mom, and she and Elizabeth went on out to the car. "Elizabeth, I was just thinking about how much I appreciate your help with Simon," Mom said as they pulled out of the driveway. "You seem to really enjoy feeding him, playing with him, and holding him when he cries."Elizabeth grinned. "I do, Mom. He's such a sweet baby, and I love him so much!""Me too," said Mom. "But do you think Simon will remember that you fed him or took care of him at all a year from now? He probably doesn't even realize how much you do for him now, and he's too young to understand who you are.""Well, you still need to take care of him, so I'm doing it for you too," said Elizabeth. "I'm happy to help. And when he's older, he will know who I am." Mom nodded. "Just like Simon, Grammy needs someone to care for her too, even though she can't fully appreciate all we do for her or even remember our names sometimes. But Jesus still loves her and promises to take care of her, and one way He does that is through us. When we show her the same love and care He does, we're not just doing it for Grammy--we're doing it for God too."Elizabeth sighed. "You're right. It's just hard to visit her sometimes when she won't even remember we came.""I know, but she'll know somebody cares right now," said Mom gently. "It will help her today." She smiled. "She may not remember, but God will. And one day, when Jesus gives Grammy a new, perfect body, I'm sure she'll remember too." –Mike Dize

For Grammy and Godf9cd1158-0ca6-4b2f-b319-ecb3ccebcdedThu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFor Grammy and God"Are you ready to go, Elizabeth?" asked Mom. Elizabeth frowned. They were going to visit Mom's grandma, who had Alzheimer's disease."I'm not sure why we visit every week," murmured Elizabeth as they started toward the door. "Last week she didn't even remember my name.""No, but Grammy always enjoys seeing you," said Mom. Elizabeth doubted that. Visits to Grammy always seemed awkward and sad.A cry came from the baby's room upstairs. "Sounds like Simon needs a bottle," said Dad, putting his tablet down. "I'll get it! You two have a good visit.""Okay," said Mom, and she and Elizabeth went on out to the car. "Elizabeth, I was just thinking about how much I appreciate your help with Simon," Mom said as they pulled out of the driveway. "You seem to really enjoy feeding him, playing with him, and holding him when he cries."Elizabeth grinned. "I do, Mom. He's such a sweet baby, and I love him so much!""Me too," said Mom. "But do you think Simon will remember that you fed him or took care of him at all a year from now? He probably doesn't even realize how much you do for him now, and he's too young to understand who you are.""Well, you still need to take care of him, so I'm doing it for you too," said Elizabeth. "I'm happy to help. And when he's older, he will know who I am." Mom nodded. "Just like Simon, Grammy needs someone to care for her too, even though she can't fully appreciate all we do for her or even remember our names sometimes. But Jesus still loves her and promises to take care of her, and one way He does that is through us. When we show her the same love and care He does, we're not just doing it for Grammy--we're doing it for God too."Elizabeth sighed. "You're right. It's just hard to visit her sometimes when she won't even remember we came.""I know, but she'll know somebody cares right now," said Mom gently. "It will help her today." She smiled. "She may not remember, but God will. And one day, when Jesus gives Grammy a new, perfect body, I'm sure she'll remember too." –Mike Dize

"Are you ready to go, Elizabeth?" asked Mom. Elizabeth frowned. They were going to visit Mom's grandma, who had Alzheimer's disease."I'm not sure why we visit every week," murmured Elizabeth as they started toward the door. "Last week she didn't even remember my name.""No, but Grammy always enjoys seeing you," said Mom. Elizabeth doubted that. Visits to Grammy always seemed awkward and sad.A cry came from the baby's room upstairs. "Sounds like Simon needs a bottle," said Dad, putting his tablet down. "I'll get it! You two have a good visit.""Okay," said Mom, and she and Elizabeth went on out to the car. "Elizabeth, I was just thinking about how much I appreciate your help with Simon," Mom said as they pulled out of the driveway. "You seem to really enjoy feeding him, playing with him, and holding him when he cries."Elizabeth grinned. "I do, Mom. He's such a sweet baby, and I love him so much!""Me too," said Mom. "But do you think Simon will remember that you fed him or took care of him at all a year from now? He probably doesn't even realize how much you do for him now, and he's too young to understand who you are.""Well, you still need to take care of him, so I'm doing it for you too," said Elizabeth. "I'm happy to help. And when he's older, he will know who I am." Mom nodded. "Just like Simon, Grammy needs someone to care for her too, even though she can't fully appreciate all we do for her or even remember our names sometimes. But Jesus still loves her and promises to take care of her, and one way He does that is through us. When we show her the same love and care He does, we're not just doing it for Grammy--we're doing it for God too."Elizabeth sighed. "You're right. It's just hard to visit her sometimes when she won't even remember we came.""I know, but she'll know somebody cares right now," said Mom gently. "It will help her today." She smiled. "She may not remember, but God will. And one day, when Jesus gives Grammy a new, perfect body, I'm sure she'll remember too." –Mike Dize

For Grammy and God346ab7e3-eb1f-4a2d-ba3f-6d56f63d76f9Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#330: Jesus feeds the 5000Matthew 14:13-21 &amp; John 6:1-15 In today's episode, we explore one of Jesus' most astonishing miracles- feeding over 5,000 people with just five loaves of bread and two small fish. Join us as we journey back to a time when Jesus, feeling the weight of sad news about his friend and relative, John, seeks solitude on the calm waters of a lake. Despite his desire for peace, a large crowd gathers, eager to hear his teachings and witness his miracles. Experience the sounds of the tranquil lake, the bustling crowd, and the miraculous multiplication of food through vivid storytelling and immersive sound effects. Discover how Jesus, with compassion and divine power, addresses not only the spiritual but also the physical needs of the crowd. We learn that we can faithfully bring what we have to Jesus and with His help, it will be enough. To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 14:13-21 &amp; John 6:1-15 In today's episode, we explore one of Jesus' most astonishing miracles- feeding over 5,000 people with just five loaves of bread and two small fish. Join us as we journey back to a time when Jesus, feeling the weight of sad news about his friend and relative, John, seeks solitude on the calm waters of a lake. Despite his desire for peace, a large crowd gathers, eager to hear his teachings and witness his miracles. Experience the sounds of the tranquil lake, the bustling crowd, and the miraculous multiplication of food through vivid storytelling and immersive sound effects. Discover how Jesus, with compassion and divine power, addresses not only the spiritual but also the physical needs of the crowd. We learn that we can faithfully bring what we have to Jesus and with His help, it will be enough. To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#330: Jesus feeds the 50000fcea81c-1066-4f40-861c-6488938fc952Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000791https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod's Patience with Scott MadererSo often in our lives, God is moving pieces that we don't see, or at least understand. We commonly are so focused on the moment we fail to see the bigger picture. Commonly we fear that things are so bad there is no way even God could bring good out. But there are also those blessed moments where God lets us really see back in time - see the beauty of His design, the power of His creativity. In those moments we are offered a renewed hope. Join me in this episode as Scott Maderer shares his story. It is a powerful story of a patient God who lets Scott try it his own way. When that fails, God gently, patiently, and inexorably leads Scott back to the faith. You can read more about Scott's business Inspired Leadership at: https://inspiredstewardship.com/catholicmen/

So often in our lives, God is moving pieces that we don't see, or at least understand. We commonly are so focused on the moment we fail to see the bigger picture. Commonly we fear that things are so bad there is no way even God could bring good out. But there are also those blessed moments where God lets us really see back in time - see the beauty of His design, the power of His creativity. In those moments we are offered a renewed hope. Join me in this episode as Scott Maderer shares his story. It is a powerful story of a patient God who lets Scott try it his own way. When that fails, God gently, patiently, and inexorably leads Scott back to the faith. You can read more about Scott's business Inspired Leadership at: https://inspiredstewardship.com/catholicmen/

fullGod's Patience with Scott Maderer26266160-2d18-4f1f-8e2d-606c3e099ae3Wed, 08 May 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2024)6e68c997-5e51-41b2-b8ba-87e92bf7c4f6Wed, 08 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: Many Vocations (2024) This &quot;In Brief&quot; section reviews all that we have learned in recent episodes. In the Church, “the faithful&quot; refers to clerics and the laity with various callings in each. Fr. Mike explains how God calls every human being to unity with him. No matter our vocations, we must surrender our lives to the Lord and participate in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 934-945. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

This &quot;In Brief&quot; section reviews all that we have learned in recent episodes. In the Church, “the faithful&quot; refers to clerics and the laity with various callings in each. Fr. Mike explains how God calls every human being to unity with him. No matter our vocations, we must surrender our lives to the Lord and participate in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 934-945. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 129: Many Vocations (2024)c953625b-96a5-4ffd-bc04-94d81f8346b1Wed, 08 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: Many Vocations (2024) This &quot;In Brief&quot; section reviews all that we have learned in recent episodes. In the Church, “the faithful&quot; refers to clerics and the laity with various callings in each. Fr. Mike explains how God calls every human being to unity with him. No matter our vocations, we must surrender our lives to the Lord and participate in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 934-945. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

This &quot;In Brief&quot; section reviews all that we have learned in recent episodes. In the Church, “the faithful&quot; refers to clerics and the laity with various callings in each. Fr. Mike explains how God calls every human being to unity with him. No matter our vocations, we must surrender our lives to the Lord and participate in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 934-945. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 129: Many Vocations (2024)fd0ca9d6-e3f8-47d5-80f1-04bf82376373Wed, 08 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2024)ef552134-7770-414a-bf82-b4a530a3a104Wed, 08 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2024)d55a50f1-face-4a28-88b2-13994a87fed6Wed, 08 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2024)25c347a1-fffd-4b54-8331-152ad4456e50Wed, 08 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRule BreakerTristan sighed as the bell signaling the end of recess rang. "Come on," he said to his friend Aria. "We'd better hurry or we'll get in trouble." "Yeah," Aria said. "Mrs. McGinn is so strict. Her rules are impossible!"As Tristan worked on his math that afternoon, his pencil point broke. He tapped Aria on the shoulder. "Do you have an extra pencil?" he whispered."Tristan," said Mrs. McGinn sternly, "you know the rule about not whispering in class. You broke that rule, so you will stay inside during morning recess tomorrow." Tristan tried to explain, but it was no use. When Tristan told his parents about it, Mom shook her head. "I'm sorry your teacher is so strict and didn't listen to what you had to say," she said. "But you knew the rule, and you broke it. Next time ask Mrs. McGinn for a pencil instead of Aria."Dad picked up his Bible. "Ready for family devotions? I believe we're up to Exodus 20, and it's your turn to read, Tristan." Tristan took the Bible and began to read. "More rules!" he exclaimed after reading several verses.Dad nodded. "These rules are called the Ten Commandments. They were given to the Israelites as part of God's law. The Bible also tells what the punishments would be if the Israelites disobeyed them.""Is it as bad as Mrs. McGinn's?" asked Tristan."Much worse. Sin is a terrible offense against God, and sometimes the punishment was death," said Mom. "In fact, the final punishment for sin--for all people--is eternal death. That's punishment in hell forever.""But because God loves us, He offers us grace instead of the punishment we deserve," said Dad. "We've all done things that are wrong and are therefore guilty of breaking God's law. But Jesus took the punishment for our sin when He died on the cross. When we trust in Him, He forgives our sins and gives us eternal life with Him."Mom nodded. "Because of God's grace, we don't need to fear eternal punishment. Jesus took that for us."Tristan smiled. "It would be nice if someone would take my punishment from Mrs. McGinn too," he said. "But at least it won't last forever!" –Nance E. Keyes

Tristan sighed as the bell signaling the end of recess rang. "Come on," he said to his friend Aria. "We'd better hurry or we'll get in trouble." "Yeah," Aria said. "Mrs. McGinn is so strict. Her rules are impossible!"As Tristan worked on his math that afternoon, his pencil point broke. He tapped Aria on the shoulder. "Do you have an extra pencil?" he whispered."Tristan," said Mrs. McGinn sternly, "you know the rule about not whispering in class. You broke that rule, so you will stay inside during morning recess tomorrow." Tristan tried to explain, but it was no use. When Tristan told his parents about it, Mom shook her head. "I'm sorry your teacher is so strict and didn't listen to what you had to say," she said. "But you knew the rule, and you broke it. Next time ask Mrs. McGinn for a pencil instead of Aria."Dad picked up his Bible. "Ready for family devotions? I believe we're up to Exodus 20, and it's your turn to read, Tristan." Tristan took the Bible and began to read. "More rules!" he exclaimed after reading several verses.Dad nodded. "These rules are called the Ten Commandments. They were given to the Israelites as part of God's law. The Bible also tells what the punishments would be if the Israelites disobeyed them.""Is it as bad as Mrs. McGinn's?" asked Tristan."Much worse. Sin is a terrible offense against God, and sometimes the punishment was death," said Mom. "In fact, the final punishment for sin--for all people--is eternal death. That's punishment in hell forever.""But because God loves us, He offers us grace instead of the punishment we deserve," said Dad. "We've all done things that are wrong and are therefore guilty of breaking God's law. But Jesus took the punishment for our sin when He died on the cross. When we trust in Him, He forgives our sins and gives us eternal life with Him."Mom nodded. "Because of God's grace, we don't need to fear eternal punishment. Jesus took that for us."Tristan smiled. "It would be nice if someone would take my punishment from Mrs. McGinn too," he said. "But at least it won't last forever!" –Nance E. Keyes

Rule Breaker2fe89df5-af8c-4533-a113-b0d8d5f682e1Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRule BreakerTristan sighed as the bell signaling the end of recess rang. "Come on," he said to his friend Aria. "We'd better hurry or we'll get in trouble." "Yeah," Aria said. "Mrs. McGinn is so strict. Her rules are impossible!"As Tristan worked on his math that afternoon, his pencil point broke. He tapped Aria on the shoulder. "Do you have an extra pencil?" he whispered."Tristan," said Mrs. McGinn sternly, "you know the rule about not whispering in class. You broke that rule, so you will stay inside during morning recess tomorrow." Tristan tried to explain, but it was no use. When Tristan told his parents about it, Mom shook her head. "I'm sorry your teacher is so strict and didn't listen to what you had to say," she said. "But you knew the rule, and you broke it. Next time ask Mrs. McGinn for a pencil instead of Aria."Dad picked up his Bible. "Ready for family devotions? I believe we're up to Exodus 20, and it's your turn to read, Tristan." Tristan took the Bible and began to read. "More rules!" he exclaimed after reading several verses.Dad nodded. "These rules are called the Ten Commandments. They were given to the Israelites as part of God's law. The Bible also tells what the punishments would be if the Israelites disobeyed them.""Is it as bad as Mrs. McGinn's?" asked Tristan."Much worse. Sin is a terrible offense against God, and sometimes the punishment was death," said Mom. "In fact, the final punishment for sin--for all people--is eternal death. That's punishment in hell forever.""But because God loves us, He offers us grace instead of the punishment we deserve," said Dad. "We've all done things that are wrong and are therefore guilty of breaking God's law. But Jesus took the punishment for our sin when He died on the cross. When we trust in Him, He forgives our sins and gives us eternal life with Him."Mom nodded. "Because of God's grace, we don't need to fear eternal punishment. Jesus took that for us."Tristan smiled. "It would be nice if someone would take my punishment from Mrs. McGinn too," he said. "But at least it won't last forever!" –Nance E. Keyes

Tristan sighed as the bell signaling the end of recess rang. "Come on," he said to his friend Aria. "We'd better hurry or we'll get in trouble." "Yeah," Aria said. "Mrs. McGinn is so strict. Her rules are impossible!"As Tristan worked on his math that afternoon, his pencil point broke. He tapped Aria on the shoulder. "Do you have an extra pencil?" he whispered."Tristan," said Mrs. McGinn sternly, "you know the rule about not whispering in class. You broke that rule, so you will stay inside during morning recess tomorrow." Tristan tried to explain, but it was no use. When Tristan told his parents about it, Mom shook her head. "I'm sorry your teacher is so strict and didn't listen to what you had to say," she said. "But you knew the rule, and you broke it. Next time ask Mrs. McGinn for a pencil instead of Aria."Dad picked up his Bible. "Ready for family devotions? I believe we're up to Exodus 20, and it's your turn to read, Tristan." Tristan took the Bible and began to read. "More rules!" he exclaimed after reading several verses.Dad nodded. "These rules are called the Ten Commandments. They were given to the Israelites as part of God's law. The Bible also tells what the punishments would be if the Israelites disobeyed them.""Is it as bad as Mrs. McGinn's?" asked Tristan."Much worse. Sin is a terrible offense against God, and sometimes the punishment was death," said Mom. "In fact, the final punishment for sin--for all people--is eternal death. That's punishment in hell forever.""But because God loves us, He offers us grace instead of the punishment we deserve," said Dad. "We've all done things that are wrong and are therefore guilty of breaking God's law. But Jesus took the punishment for our sin when He died on the cross. When we trust in Him, He forgives our sins and gives us eternal life with Him."Mom nodded. "Because of God's grace, we don't need to fear eternal punishment. Jesus took that for us."Tristan smiled. "It would be nice if someone would take my punishment from Mrs. McGinn too," he said. "But at least it won't last forever!" –Nance E. Keyes

Rule Breakerf26a62e0-4ea2-4985-ba6e-d69a9f75d8b6Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2024) As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2024)65e83d5c-ec07-445e-aed6-c855a066fd35Tue, 07 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Unique Calls to Holiness (2024) The Lord calls everyone to live a life of surrender, and we have been looking at the various ways God calls people to grow in holiness. Religious life includes the public profession of vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; members of secular institutes dedicate themselves to living in the world and helping to sanctify it. We also learn that those in societies of apostolic life devote themselves to a particular apostolic purpose without religious vows. These calls to holiness are gifts to the Church and the world. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 925-933. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Lord calls everyone to live a life of surrender, and we have been looking at the various ways God calls people to grow in holiness. Religious life includes the public profession of vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; members of secular institutes dedicate themselves to living in the world and helping to sanctify it. We also learn that those in societies of apostolic life devote themselves to a particular apostolic purpose without religious vows. These calls to holiness are gifts to the Church and the world. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 925-933. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 128: Unique Calls to Holiness (2024)45d0ca54-1ad7-46cb-92f5-7fa26d67d247Tue, 07 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Unique Calls to Holiness (2024) The Lord calls everyone to live a life of surrender, and we have been looking at the various ways God calls people to grow in holiness. Religious life includes the public profession of vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; members of secular institutes dedicate themselves to living in the world and helping to sanctify it. We also learn that those in societies of apostolic life devote themselves to a particular apostolic purpose without religious vows. These calls to holiness are gifts to the Church and the world. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 925-933. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Lord calls everyone to live a life of surrender, and we have been looking at the various ways God calls people to grow in holiness. Religious life includes the public profession of vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; members of secular institutes dedicate themselves to living in the world and helping to sanctify it. We also learn that those in societies of apostolic life devote themselves to a particular apostolic purpose without religious vows. These calls to holiness are gifts to the Church and the world. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 925-933. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 128: Unique Calls to Holiness (2024)37d9fa52-6042-49de-95c7-ad4f0472f597Tue, 07 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2024) As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2024)f5bb325b-db31-4dcb-93b6-5fd7e9bb372dTue, 07 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2024) As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2024)e6e969eb-4ac4-47dc-a54a-180a7ad8c29eTue, 07 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2024) As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2024)fd773120-977d-4b6a-b9af-3d88d16b326fTue, 07 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLittle Lies"Hi, Dad," Zander said as he entered his father's workshop. "Can you help me build a birdhouse now?"Dad looked up. "I'm ready if you are. Let's pick out some wood." He led the way to the bin of scrap wood. "I thought you were playing with Landon today.""He left," said Zander. "I wanted to do this, so I told him I had homework to do."Dad frowned as they carried several pieces of wood over to the workbench. "You mean you lied to Landon?" "Not really. I do have homework, but I'll do it after we finish the birdhouse.""But you purposely led Landon to believe that you were going to do the homework now. That's a form of lying, Zander."Zander shrugged. "Well, what was I supposed to say? 'Go home. I don't want to play with you anymore'?" He handed Dad a board. "Anyway, it was just a little lie. It won't hurt Landon's feelings or anything. He'll never know.""All lies hurt the people who tell them," said Dad. "You could have just explained that you wanted time to work with me before doing your homework." He held up the piece of wood Zander had just handed him, and using both hands, he easily cracked it in half. Zander watched, wide-eyed. "Look closely at this wood," said Dad, holding the pieces out to him.Zander looked and saw several tunnels crisscrossing through the place where it had split. "Wow! I guess those tunnels made the wood weak. I could probably have split it myself! What caused that?""Possibly carpenter ants," said Dad. "They eat away at wood until it's weak and easily breaks apart." He looked at Zander thoughtfully. "Ants are little, but they can do a lot of damage. Lies are like that too. Lies--even so-called little ones--eat away at our truthfulness. As Christians, we're called to be like Jesus, who always tells us the truth, and His truth transforms us. He gives us the power to be truthful too so our lives point to Him and His love for us."Zander was startled. "I'm sorry," he murmured. "Should I text Landon and tell him to come back?" He thought about it a moment. "That's what I'll do. He can help us with this birdhouse!" –Daryl B. Knauer

"Hi, Dad," Zander said as he entered his father's workshop. "Can you help me build a birdhouse now?"Dad looked up. "I'm ready if you are. Let's pick out some wood." He led the way to the bin of scrap wood. "I thought you were playing with Landon today.""He left," said Zander. "I wanted to do this, so I told him I had homework to do."Dad frowned as they carried several pieces of wood over to the workbench. "You mean you lied to Landon?" "Not really. I do have homework, but I'll do it after we finish the birdhouse.""But you purposely led Landon to believe that you were going to do the homework now. That's a form of lying, Zander."Zander shrugged. "Well, what was I supposed to say? 'Go home. I don't want to play with you anymore'?" He handed Dad a board. "Anyway, it was just a little lie. It won't hurt Landon's feelings or anything. He'll never know.""All lies hurt the people who tell them," said Dad. "You could have just explained that you wanted time to work with me before doing your homework." He held up the piece of wood Zander had just handed him, and using both hands, he easily cracked it in half. Zander watched, wide-eyed. "Look closely at this wood," said Dad, holding the pieces out to him.Zander looked and saw several tunnels crisscrossing through the place where it had split. "Wow! I guess those tunnels made the wood weak. I could probably have split it myself! What caused that?""Possibly carpenter ants," said Dad. "They eat away at wood until it's weak and easily breaks apart." He looked at Zander thoughtfully. "Ants are little, but they can do a lot of damage. Lies are like that too. Lies--even so-called little ones--eat away at our truthfulness. As Christians, we're called to be like Jesus, who always tells us the truth, and His truth transforms us. He gives us the power to be truthful too so our lives point to Him and His love for us."Zander was startled. "I'm sorry," he murmured. "Should I text Landon and tell him to come back?" He thought about it a moment. "That's what I'll do. He can help us with this birdhouse!" –Daryl B. Knauer

Little Liesc7dcbb04-a664-487d-8bf1-68e29cd19886Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLittle Lies"Hi, Dad," Zander said as he entered his father's workshop. "Can you help me build a birdhouse now?"Dad looked up. "I'm ready if you are. Let's pick out some wood." He led the way to the bin of scrap wood. "I thought you were playing with Landon today.""He left," said Zander. "I wanted to do this, so I told him I had homework to do."Dad frowned as they carried several pieces of wood over to the workbench. "You mean you lied to Landon?" "Not really. I do have homework, but I'll do it after we finish the birdhouse.""But you purposely led Landon to believe that you were going to do the homework now. That's a form of lying, Zander."Zander shrugged. "Well, what was I supposed to say? 'Go home. I don't want to play with you anymore'?" He handed Dad a board. "Anyway, it was just a little lie. It won't hurt Landon's feelings or anything. He'll never know.""All lies hurt the people who tell them," said Dad. "You could have just explained that you wanted time to work with me before doing your homework." He held up the piece of wood Zander had just handed him, and using both hands, he easily cracked it in half. Zander watched, wide-eyed. "Look closely at this wood," said Dad, holding the pieces out to him.Zander looked and saw several tunnels crisscrossing through the place where it had split. "Wow! I guess those tunnels made the wood weak. I could probably have split it myself! What caused that?""Possibly carpenter ants," said Dad. "They eat away at wood until it's weak and easily breaks apart." He looked at Zander thoughtfully. "Ants are little, but they can do a lot of damage. Lies are like that too. Lies--even so-called little ones--eat away at our truthfulness. As Christians, we're called to be like Jesus, who always tells us the truth, and His truth transforms us. He gives us the power to be truthful too so our lives point to Him and His love for us."Zander was startled. "I'm sorry," he murmured. "Should I text Landon and tell him to come back?" He thought about it a moment. "That's what I'll do. He can help us with this birdhouse!" –Daryl B. Knauer

"Hi, Dad," Zander said as he entered his father's workshop. "Can you help me build a birdhouse now?"Dad looked up. "I'm ready if you are. Let's pick out some wood." He led the way to the bin of scrap wood. "I thought you were playing with Landon today.""He left," said Zander. "I wanted to do this, so I told him I had homework to do."Dad frowned as they carried several pieces of wood over to the workbench. "You mean you lied to Landon?" "Not really. I do have homework, but I'll do it after we finish the birdhouse.""But you purposely led Landon to believe that you were going to do the homework now. That's a form of lying, Zander."Zander shrugged. "Well, what was I supposed to say? 'Go home. I don't want to play with you anymore'?" He handed Dad a board. "Anyway, it was just a little lie. It won't hurt Landon's feelings or anything. He'll never know.""All lies hurt the people who tell them," said Dad. "You could have just explained that you wanted time to work with me before doing your homework." He held up the piece of wood Zander had just handed him, and using both hands, he easily cracked it in half. Zander watched, wide-eyed. "Look closely at this wood," said Dad, holding the pieces out to him.Zander looked and saw several tunnels crisscrossing through the place where it had split. "Wow! I guess those tunnels made the wood weak. I could probably have split it myself! What caused that?""Possibly carpenter ants," said Dad. "They eat away at wood until it's weak and easily breaks apart." He looked at Zander thoughtfully. "Ants are little, but they can do a lot of damage. Lies are like that too. Lies--even so-called little ones--eat away at our truthfulness. As Christians, we're called to be like Jesus, who always tells us the truth, and His truth transforms us. He gives us the power to be truthful too so our lives point to Him and His love for us."Zander was startled. "I'm sorry," he murmured. "Should I text Landon and tell him to come back?" He thought about it a moment. "That's what I'll do. He can help us with this birdhouse!" –Daryl B. Knauer

Little Lies09d34717-dacb-4034-a9ce-e0b5f5b03534Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRebel Wilson: I Experimented With Ozempic! Childhood Trauma Was The Reason I Couldn't Lose Weight & ALL The Truth About Sacha Baron Cohen!She’s stolen every scene she’s ever been in, but her hardest role might be being herself Rebel Wilson is an Australian actress and producer best known for her roles in films such as, ‘Bridesmaids’, ‘Pitch Perfect’ and ‘Jojo Rabbit’. In this conversation Rebel and Steven discuss topics such as, her battles with self-esteem and her weight, her malaria vision to be an actress, being a virgin at 35, and the truth about Sacha Baron Cohen. You purchase Rebel’s memoir, ‘Rebel Rising’, here: https://amzn.to/4b2hMeh Follow Rebel: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3JIZ1R6 TikTok - https://bit.ly/4dzvl6O Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/doac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She’s stolen every scene she’s ever been in, but her hardest role might be being herself Rebel Wilson is an Australian actress and producer best known for her roles in films such as, ‘Bridesmaids’, ‘Pitch Perfect’ and ‘Jojo Rabbit’. In this conversation Rebel and Steven discuss topics such as, her battles with self-esteem and her weight, her malaria vision to be an actress, being a virgin at 35, and the truth about Sacha Baron Cohen. You purchase Rebel’s memoir, ‘Rebel Rising’, here: https://amzn.to/4b2hMeh Follow Rebel: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3JIZ1R6 TikTok - https://bit.ly/4dzvl6O Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/doac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRebel Wilson: I Experimented With Ozempic! Childhood Trauma Was The Reason I Couldn't Lose Weight & ALL The Truth About Sacha Baron Cohen!8b0f13e8-58ca-4664-a84a-89a1ecccff28Mon, 06 May 2024 05:00:00 +00005839https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2024) Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2024)b4317e8c-7c8c-4d50-9f5a-2d391d95d4faMon, 06 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Consecrated Life (2024) There are many ways that God calls people to lives of holiness. Just as he calls lay people to holiness, he also calls individuals to consecrated life, including hermits, consecrated virgins, widows, and religious. In a very intentional, specific, and lifelong way, those in consecrated life commit themselves to the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Father Mike helps us see how all the different kinds of consecrated life are a great gift to the Church and the world. Despite the many ways the Lord calls his children to holiness, the goal of each human life remains the same – intimacy with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 914-924. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are many ways that God calls people to lives of holiness. Just as he calls lay people to holiness, he also calls individuals to consecrated life, including hermits, consecrated virgins, widows, and religious. In a very intentional, specific, and lifelong way, those in consecrated life commit themselves to the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Father Mike helps us see how all the different kinds of consecrated life are a great gift to the Church and the world. Despite the many ways the Lord calls his children to holiness, the goal of each human life remains the same – intimacy with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 914-924. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 127: Consecrated Life (2024)23a802d9-0493-4146-84cd-a1b6e0b46b4bMon, 06 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Consecrated Life (2024) There are many ways that God calls people to lives of holiness. Just as he calls lay people to holiness, he also calls individuals to consecrated life, including hermits, consecrated virgins, widows, and religious. In a very intentional, specific, and lifelong way, those in consecrated life commit themselves to the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Father Mike helps us see how all the different kinds of consecrated life are a great gift to the Church and the world. Despite the many ways the Lord calls his children to holiness, the goal of each human life remains the same – intimacy with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 914-924. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are many ways that God calls people to lives of holiness. Just as he calls lay people to holiness, he also calls individuals to consecrated life, including hermits, consecrated virgins, widows, and religious. In a very intentional, specific, and lifelong way, those in consecrated life commit themselves to the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Father Mike helps us see how all the different kinds of consecrated life are a great gift to the Church and the world. Despite the many ways the Lord calls his children to holiness, the goal of each human life remains the same – intimacy with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 914-924. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 127: Consecrated Life (2024)21532a23-730c-4ed2-a45d-6c171b156ce0Mon, 06 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2024) Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2024)a9009ee0-bc00-4d5a-ad14-cc432c9c75bfMon, 06 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2024) Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2024)e7c13243-1c8c-4ba8-9c38-d9cceb8952acMon, 06 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2024) Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2024)b122bddd-c29b-4dfc-8890-393832e1b6b6Mon, 06 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPaper GrandpasAstrid plopped down on the porch swing. She looked up as her Uncle Tim came up the porch steps. "Hi, Astrid," he said. "Do I see a frown on this beautiful day? What's up?"Astrid sighed. "My friend Ella's rich grandpa paid for a vacation in Florida for her whole family. I heard all the details at least a hundred times! Why can't I have a rich grandpa too, instead of just paper ones?""Paper grandpas? What do you mean?" asked Uncle Tim."Well, Grandpa Jerry's picture has been standing on the desk for as long as I can remember, and that's all I know of him. And my other grandpa died so long ago that I can't remember him either. We just have pictures of them--paper grandpas."Uncle Tim frowned. "You have an awfully poor reason for wanting a grandpa," he said, and Astrid looked down at her feet. "Both of your grandpas are in heaven, Astrid. They might not be able to show you how much they love you in the same way Ella's grandpa can show her, but they gave you something much better than a trip to Florida."Astrid looked at her uncle with wide eyes. "They did?" Uncle Tim nodded. "Grandpa Jerry loved me in a way that helped me realize how much God loves me. He prayed for me throughout my life--and he prayed for you too, even if you weren't old enough to remember. He prayed that you would believe that Jesus died on the cross for you and trust Him as your Savior so you would be with Him forever." Uncle Tim smiled at Astrid. "I guess neither of your grandpas had a lot of money, but they had something much more important. Their greatest hope and prayer was that all their family members would recognize the depth of Jesus's love for them."Astrid gave her uncle a little smile. "I trust in Jesus," she said. "When Ella comes back from Florida, maybe I should tell her about my grandpas and how I can't wait to see them in heaven someday.""Good idea." Uncle Tim grinned. "Your grandpas may just be pictures to you now, but when you meet them in heaven, they won't be paper grandpas anymore." –Phyllis I. Klomparens

Astrid plopped down on the porch swing. She looked up as her Uncle Tim came up the porch steps. "Hi, Astrid," he said. "Do I see a frown on this beautiful day? What's up?"Astrid sighed. "My friend Ella's rich grandpa paid for a vacation in Florida for her whole family. I heard all the details at least a hundred times! Why can't I have a rich grandpa too, instead of just paper ones?""Paper grandpas? What do you mean?" asked Uncle Tim."Well, Grandpa Jerry's picture has been standing on the desk for as long as I can remember, and that's all I know of him. And my other grandpa died so long ago that I can't remember him either. We just have pictures of them--paper grandpas."Uncle Tim frowned. "You have an awfully poor reason for wanting a grandpa," he said, and Astrid looked down at her feet. "Both of your grandpas are in heaven, Astrid. They might not be able to show you how much they love you in the same way Ella's grandpa can show her, but they gave you something much better than a trip to Florida."Astrid looked at her uncle with wide eyes. "They did?" Uncle Tim nodded. "Grandpa Jerry loved me in a way that helped me realize how much God loves me. He prayed for me throughout my life--and he prayed for you too, even if you weren't old enough to remember. He prayed that you would believe that Jesus died on the cross for you and trust Him as your Savior so you would be with Him forever." Uncle Tim smiled at Astrid. "I guess neither of your grandpas had a lot of money, but they had something much more important. Their greatest hope and prayer was that all their family members would recognize the depth of Jesus's love for them."Astrid gave her uncle a little smile. "I trust in Jesus," she said. "When Ella comes back from Florida, maybe I should tell her about my grandpas and how I can't wait to see them in heaven someday.""Good idea." Uncle Tim grinned. "Your grandpas may just be pictures to you now, but when you meet them in heaven, they won't be paper grandpas anymore." –Phyllis I. Klomparens

Paper Grandpas65c1bfc0-99b6-47a4-acd5-438a9238ac4dMon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPaper GrandpasAstrid plopped down on the porch swing. She looked up as her Uncle Tim came up the porch steps. "Hi, Astrid," he said. "Do I see a frown on this beautiful day? What's up?"Astrid sighed. "My friend Ella's rich grandpa paid for a vacation in Florida for her whole family. I heard all the details at least a hundred times! Why can't I have a rich grandpa too, instead of just paper ones?""Paper grandpas? What do you mean?" asked Uncle Tim."Well, Grandpa Jerry's picture has been standing on the desk for as long as I can remember, and that's all I know of him. And my other grandpa died so long ago that I can't remember him either. We just have pictures of them--paper grandpas."Uncle Tim frowned. "You have an awfully poor reason for wanting a grandpa," he said, and Astrid looked down at her feet. "Both of your grandpas are in heaven, Astrid. They might not be able to show you how much they love you in the same way Ella's grandpa can show her, but they gave you something much better than a trip to Florida."Astrid looked at her uncle with wide eyes. "They did?" Uncle Tim nodded. "Grandpa Jerry loved me in a way that helped me realize how much God loves me. He prayed for me throughout my life--and he prayed for you too, even if you weren't old enough to remember. He prayed that you would believe that Jesus died on the cross for you and trust Him as your Savior so you would be with Him forever." Uncle Tim smiled at Astrid. "I guess neither of your grandpas had a lot of money, but they had something much more important. Their greatest hope and prayer was that all their family members would recognize the depth of Jesus's love for them."Astrid gave her uncle a little smile. "I trust in Jesus," she said. "When Ella comes back from Florida, maybe I should tell her about my grandpas and how I can't wait to see them in heaven someday.""Good idea." Uncle Tim grinned. "Your grandpas may just be pictures to you now, but when you meet them in heaven, they won't be paper grandpas anymore." –Phyllis I. Klomparens

Astrid plopped down on the porch swing. She looked up as her Uncle Tim came up the porch steps. "Hi, Astrid," he said. "Do I see a frown on this beautiful day? What's up?"Astrid sighed. "My friend Ella's rich grandpa paid for a vacation in Florida for her whole family. I heard all the details at least a hundred times! Why can't I have a rich grandpa too, instead of just paper ones?""Paper grandpas? What do you mean?" asked Uncle Tim."Well, Grandpa Jerry's picture has been standing on the desk for as long as I can remember, and that's all I know of him. And my other grandpa died so long ago that I can't remember him either. We just have pictures of them--paper grandpas."Uncle Tim frowned. "You have an awfully poor reason for wanting a grandpa," he said, and Astrid looked down at her feet. "Both of your grandpas are in heaven, Astrid. They might not be able to show you how much they love you in the same way Ella's grandpa can show her, but they gave you something much better than a trip to Florida."Astrid looked at her uncle with wide eyes. "They did?" Uncle Tim nodded. "Grandpa Jerry loved me in a way that helped me realize how much God loves me. He prayed for me throughout my life--and he prayed for you too, even if you weren't old enough to remember. He prayed that you would believe that Jesus died on the cross for you and trust Him as your Savior so you would be with Him forever." Uncle Tim smiled at Astrid. "I guess neither of your grandpas had a lot of money, but they had something much more important. Their greatest hope and prayer was that all their family members would recognize the depth of Jesus's love for them."Astrid gave her uncle a little smile. "I trust in Jesus," she said. "When Ella comes back from Florida, maybe I should tell her about my grandpas and how I can't wait to see them in heaven someday.""Good idea." Uncle Tim grinned. "Your grandpas may just be pictures to you now, but when you meet them in heaven, they won't be paper grandpas anymore." –Phyllis I. Klomparens

Paper Grandpas4a78da59-ca2a-4021-aa02-dc2ed1450874Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: David's Victories (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 126: David's Victories (2024)cc4bfcc4-138a-4468-8d94-76091bce051cSun, 05 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: Prophetic and Kingly Offices (2024) In addition to Christ&#39;s priestly office, lay people are called to participate in Christ&#39;s prophetic and kingly offices. They take part in Christ&#39;s prophetic office by evangelizing and proclaiming Christ by word and with the testimony of their lives. Fr. Mike explains that the laity participate in Christ&#39;s kingly office in their hearts. They do this when they rule themselves and conquer sin, acting as virtuous leaders in the Church and society. Fr. Mike also reminds us that lay people should strive to be guided by Christian conscience in all their actions in the Church and society. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 904-913. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In addition to Christ&#39;s priestly office, lay people are called to participate in Christ&#39;s prophetic and kingly offices. They take part in Christ&#39;s prophetic office by evangelizing and proclaiming Christ by word and with the testimony of their lives. Fr. Mike explains that the laity participate in Christ&#39;s kingly office in their hearts. They do this when they rule themselves and conquer sin, acting as virtuous leaders in the Church and society. Fr. Mike also reminds us that lay people should strive to be guided by Christian conscience in all their actions in the Church and society. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 904-913. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 126: Prophetic and Kingly Offices (2024)eb4c36f6-f65b-44c0-8542-b901eb302467Sun, 05 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: Prophetic and Kingly Offices (2024) In addition to Christ&#39;s priestly office, lay people are called to participate in Christ&#39;s prophetic and kingly offices. They take part in Christ&#39;s prophetic office by evangelizing and proclaiming Christ by word and with the testimony of their lives. Fr. Mike explains that the laity participate in Christ&#39;s kingly office in their hearts. They do this when they rule themselves and conquer sin, acting as virtuous leaders in the Church and society. Fr. Mike also reminds us that lay people should strive to be guided by Christian conscience in all their actions in the Church and society. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 904-913. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In addition to Christ&#39;s priestly office, lay people are called to participate in Christ&#39;s prophetic and kingly offices. They take part in Christ&#39;s prophetic office by evangelizing and proclaiming Christ by word and with the testimony of their lives. Fr. Mike explains that the laity participate in Christ&#39;s kingly office in their hearts. They do this when they rule themselves and conquer sin, acting as virtuous leaders in the Church and society. Fr. Mike also reminds us that lay people should strive to be guided by Christian conscience in all their actions in the Church and society. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 904-913. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 126: Prophetic and Kingly Offices (2024)65729709-8b30-482c-b538-6328f31adfb9Sun, 05 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: David's Victories (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 126: David's Victories (2024)af140baf-8dfa-455e-b78f-be8ddee2e37fSun, 05 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: David's Victories (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 126: David's Victories (2024)726bb3c3-bfb9-48f4-9741-e6877bc8934fSun, 05 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: David's Victories (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 126: David's Victories (2024)9b9e8d14-bd12-4cfa-a2e1-c6d929d14c0cSun, 05 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNinety-NineRain pelted against Jack's face as he tried to ride his bike. Three more blocks and he would be home. However, it seemed like he wasn't getting anywhere with the wind pressing against him. He peddled hard but wasn't moving fast.It's even hard to see, Jack thought and finally pulled to the side of the road. There was a big tree on the corner of the street, and he parked his bike under it so he'd be out of the rain.Jack shivered as he stood there, his T-shirt and jeans soaked. If only he had taken his friend's mom's offer of a ride home instead of biking back.Jack took a seat on the damp grass and leaned back against the tree. How long is the rain going to last? he thought. What if it keeps raining like this all night? "God, please help me," Jack whispered.He had been sitting there for a while when headlights came down the road. A vehicle pulled to the curb, and Jack's eyes filled with tears of relief when he saw his dad climb out."Jack!" His dad ran to him through the rain.Jack hugged him. "You came for me!""Of course I did," Dad said. "Your friend's mom called when it started raining. We were worried about you.""Thanks for finding me, Dad.""Anytime." Dad smiled at him. "I would leave the ninety-nine for you, you know."Jack's brow wrinkled for a moment, but then he got it. "You mean, like in the Bible?"Dad nodded as he wheeled the bike to his truck. "Jesus tells the story of a shepherd who left ninety-nine sheep to find the one who was lost. That's how He loves us as our Good Shepherd--when we were lost in the darkness of sin, He came to find us. And it's also the way I love you. I will always come to help you, and Jesus will always be there for you whenever you feel lost or alone.""I prayed when I was alone," Jack said. "Then God sent you."Dad smiled. "See? God was with you. He knew you were in trouble and He helped you."Jack climbed into the warm van and returned his dad's smile. "I'm glad you and God care about me." –Bethany Acker

Rain pelted against Jack's face as he tried to ride his bike. Three more blocks and he would be home. However, it seemed like he wasn't getting anywhere with the wind pressing against him. He peddled hard but wasn't moving fast.It's even hard to see, Jack thought and finally pulled to the side of the road. There was a big tree on the corner of the street, and he parked his bike under it so he'd be out of the rain.Jack shivered as he stood there, his T-shirt and jeans soaked. If only he had taken his friend's mom's offer of a ride home instead of biking back.Jack took a seat on the damp grass and leaned back against the tree. How long is the rain going to last? he thought. What if it keeps raining like this all night? "God, please help me," Jack whispered.He had been sitting there for a while when headlights came down the road. A vehicle pulled to the curb, and Jack's eyes filled with tears of relief when he saw his dad climb out."Jack!" His dad ran to him through the rain.Jack hugged him. "You came for me!""Of course I did," Dad said. "Your friend's mom called when it started raining. We were worried about you.""Thanks for finding me, Dad.""Anytime." Dad smiled at him. "I would leave the ninety-nine for you, you know."Jack's brow wrinkled for a moment, but then he got it. "You mean, like in the Bible?"Dad nodded as he wheeled the bike to his truck. "Jesus tells the story of a shepherd who left ninety-nine sheep to find the one who was lost. That's how He loves us as our Good Shepherd--when we were lost in the darkness of sin, He came to find us. And it's also the way I love you. I will always come to help you, and Jesus will always be there for you whenever you feel lost or alone.""I prayed when I was alone," Jack said. "Then God sent you."Dad smiled. "See? God was with you. He knew you were in trouble and He helped you."Jack climbed into the warm van and returned his dad's smile. "I'm glad you and God care about me." –Bethany Acker

Ninety-Nine39546d86-e256-4ea0-a611-962607971322Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNinety-NineRain pelted against Jack's face as he tried to ride his bike. Three more blocks and he would be home. However, it seemed like he wasn't getting anywhere with the wind pressing against him. He peddled hard but wasn't moving fast.It's even hard to see, Jack thought and finally pulled to the side of the road. There was a big tree on the corner of the street, and he parked his bike under it so he'd be out of the rain.Jack shivered as he stood there, his T-shirt and jeans soaked. If only he had taken his friend's mom's offer of a ride home instead of biking back.Jack took a seat on the damp grass and leaned back against the tree. How long is the rain going to last? he thought. What if it keeps raining like this all night? "God, please help me," Jack whispered.He had been sitting there for a while when headlights came down the road. A vehicle pulled to the curb, and Jack's eyes filled with tears of relief when he saw his dad climb out."Jack!" His dad ran to him through the rain.Jack hugged him. "You came for me!""Of course I did," Dad said. "Your friend's mom called when it started raining. We were worried about you.""Thanks for finding me, Dad.""Anytime." Dad smiled at him. "I would leave the ninety-nine for you, you know."Jack's brow wrinkled for a moment, but then he got it. "You mean, like in the Bible?"Dad nodded as he wheeled the bike to his truck. "Jesus tells the story of a shepherd who left ninety-nine sheep to find the one who was lost. That's how He loves us as our Good Shepherd--when we were lost in the darkness of sin, He came to find us. And it's also the way I love you. I will always come to help you, and Jesus will always be there for you whenever you feel lost or alone.""I prayed when I was alone," Jack said. "Then God sent you."Dad smiled. "See? God was with you. He knew you were in trouble and He helped you."Jack climbed into the warm van and returned his dad's smile. "I'm glad you and God care about me." –Bethany Acker

Rain pelted against Jack's face as he tried to ride his bike. Three more blocks and he would be home. However, it seemed like he wasn't getting anywhere with the wind pressing against him. He peddled hard but wasn't moving fast.It's even hard to see, Jack thought and finally pulled to the side of the road. There was a big tree on the corner of the street, and he parked his bike under it so he'd be out of the rain.Jack shivered as he stood there, his T-shirt and jeans soaked. If only he had taken his friend's mom's offer of a ride home instead of biking back.Jack took a seat on the damp grass and leaned back against the tree. How long is the rain going to last? he thought. What if it keeps raining like this all night? "God, please help me," Jack whispered.He had been sitting there for a while when headlights came down the road. A vehicle pulled to the curb, and Jack's eyes filled with tears of relief when he saw his dad climb out."Jack!" His dad ran to him through the rain.Jack hugged him. "You came for me!""Of course I did," Dad said. "Your friend's mom called when it started raining. We were worried about you.""Thanks for finding me, Dad.""Anytime." Dad smiled at him. "I would leave the ninety-nine for you, you know."Jack's brow wrinkled for a moment, but then he got it. "You mean, like in the Bible?"Dad nodded as he wheeled the bike to his truck. "Jesus tells the story of a shepherd who left ninety-nine sheep to find the one who was lost. That's how He loves us as our Good Shepherd--when we were lost in the darkness of sin, He came to find us. And it's also the way I love you. I will always come to help you, and Jesus will always be there for you whenever you feel lost or alone.""I prayed when I was alone," Jack said. "Then God sent you."Dad smiled. "See? God was with you. He knew you were in trouble and He helped you."Jack climbed into the warm van and returned his dad's smile. "I'm glad you and God care about me." –Bethany Acker

Ninety-Nine37d83025-14a1-4700-8d64-4a9a493d7602Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/05/24 Nunc Coepi: Begin Again Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The strength that got you here is not the strength needed to get you there. As we continue to grow and age and mature, we also continue to experience the reality of decline. Each of us will come to know what it is to have less youthful strength. Rather than lament this fact, we can learn to adapt and choose a different strength. We can choose a new definition of what it is to "win" at life. Mass Readings from May 5, 2024: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Psalms 98:1-41 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The strength that got you here is not the strength needed to get you there. As we continue to grow and age and mature, we also continue to experience the reality of decline. Each of us will come to know what it is to have less youthful strength. Rather than lament this fact, we can learn to adapt and choose a different strength. We can choose a new definition of what it is to "win" at life. Mass Readings from May 5, 2024: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Psalms 98:1-41 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17

full05/05/24 Nunc Coepi: Begin Againc1f167a8-df32-4afd-920e-ede0b72d255dSat, 04 May 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/05/24 Nunc Coepi: Begin Again Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The strength that got you here is not the strength needed to get you there. As we continue to grow and age and mature, we also continue to experience the reality of decline. Each of us will come to know what it is to have less youthful strength. Rather than lament this fact, we can learn to adapt and choose a different strength. We can choose a new definition of what it is to "win" at life. Mass Readings from May 5, 2024: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Psalms 98:1-41 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The strength that got you here is not the strength needed to get you there. As we continue to grow and age and mature, we also continue to experience the reality of decline. Each of us will come to know what it is to have less youthful strength. Rather than lament this fact, we can learn to adapt and choose a different strength. We can choose a new definition of what it is to "win" at life. Mass Readings from May 5, 2024: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Psalms 98:1-41 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17

full05/05/24 Nunc Coepi: Begin Again7d23fdc7-ae76-4fbb-bd95-3f153f1a53b7Sat, 04 May 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/05/24 Nunc Coepi: Begin Again Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The strength that got you here is not the strength needed to get you there. As we continue to grow and age and mature, we also continue to experience the reality of decline. Each of us will come to know what it is to have less youthful strength. Rather than lament this fact, we can learn to adapt and choose a different strength. We can choose a new definition of what it is to "win" at life. Mass Readings from May 5, 2024: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Psalms 98:1-41 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The strength that got you here is not the strength needed to get you there. As we continue to grow and age and mature, we also continue to experience the reality of decline. Each of us will come to know what it is to have less youthful strength. Rather than lament this fact, we can learn to adapt and choose a different strength. We can choose a new definition of what it is to "win" at life. Mass Readings from May 5, 2024: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Psalms 98:1-41 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17

full05/05/24 Nunc Coepi: Begin Again365ea6fc-ece5-405d-9e21-01afae1e08abSat, 04 May 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Covenant with David (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 125: Covenant with David (2024)0a88f8c6-96cb-40e4-8b52-ccdeb596fd79Sat, 04 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Vocation of the Laity (2024) The term &quot;laity&quot; refers to all the faithful, except those in Holy Orders and those who belong to a religious state approved by the Church. We learn about the special vocation lay people have to seek the Kingdom of God as they engage in temporal affairs. They live in the world and bring the Gospel to places priests and religious cannot access. Father Mike explains that in this way, the lay faithful not only participate in the Church but are the Church. The laity participate in Christ&#39;s priestly vocation by making every part of their lives an offering to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 897-903. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The term &quot;laity&quot; refers to all the faithful, except those in Holy Orders and those who belong to a religious state approved by the Church. We learn about the special vocation lay people have to seek the Kingdom of God as they engage in temporal affairs. They live in the world and bring the Gospel to places priests and religious cannot access. Father Mike explains that in this way, the lay faithful not only participate in the Church but are the Church. The laity participate in Christ&#39;s priestly vocation by making every part of their lives an offering to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 897-903. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 125: Vocation of the Laity (2024)c5c62241-e119-4ad5-826c-b0c89b13c213Sat, 04 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Vocation of the Laity (2024) The term &quot;laity&quot; refers to all the faithful, except those in Holy Orders and those who belong to a religious state approved by the Church. We learn about the special vocation lay people have to seek the Kingdom of God as they engage in temporal affairs. They live in the world and bring the Gospel to places priests and religious cannot access. Father Mike explains that in this way, the lay faithful not only participate in the Church but are the Church. The laity participate in Christ&#39;s priestly vocation by making every part of their lives an offering to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 897-903. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The term &quot;laity&quot; refers to all the faithful, except those in Holy Orders and those who belong to a religious state approved by the Church. We learn about the special vocation lay people have to seek the Kingdom of God as they engage in temporal affairs. They live in the world and bring the Gospel to places priests and religious cannot access. Father Mike explains that in this way, the lay faithful not only participate in the Church but are the Church. The laity participate in Christ&#39;s priestly vocation by making every part of their lives an offering to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 897-903. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 125: Vocation of the Laity (2024)70c20080-5bec-4f49-86cb-fcae55a4746dSat, 04 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Covenant with David (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 125: Covenant with David (2024)08e1c1e9-a365-41e9-807b-aefd0dde4ffcSat, 04 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Covenant with David (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 125: Covenant with David (2024)0a343e42-5cd3-4619-9b82-3fbd7192faf9Sat, 04 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Covenant with David (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 125: Covenant with David (2024)1f470216-bdd8-4c90-9162-e194736d8811Sat, 04 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Monkey Trap"Hey, you want a monkey for a pet?" asked Anthony's friend Obi one day."Sure, but how would I catch one?" asked Anthony. He and his parents had recently arrived in Africa as missionaries."It's easy. You trap him," said Obi, handing Anthony a gourd. "First, make a hole in this gourd--make it just big enough for a monkey to put his paw through." He supervised while Anthony worked. "Okay," Obi said, "that's big enough. The gourd is hollow, so now we'll put some fruit in it. Then we'll fasten it to the branch of a tree at the edge of the village.""I don't get it," said Anthony. "How will this work? Even if a monkey reaches into the gourd to get the fruit, what will keep him from getting away with it? Doesn't the trap have to slam shut or something?"Obi shook his head. "When the monkey has the fruit in his fist, his paw won't go through the hole. If he'd just let it go, he could get away, but they usually don't do that. I guess they want the fruit so bad they hang on even though it means they get caught."Soon the trap was ready. The boys walked to the tree Obi had selected and attached the gourd to a branch. "There. By tomorrow morning, you'll probably have a monkey," said Obi.Back home, Anthony told his mother how the monkeys foolishly held on to the fruit instead of letting it go and getting away. Mom laughed. "Do you know I used to be just as foolish myself?""You were?" Anthony was surprised."I wanted certain things," Mom explained. "A nice home, pretty clothes, a nice car, a grassy lawn. I wanted to hang on to those things--I didn't want to give them up and come here, even though your dad and I sensed God calling us to move to Africa. But the Lord helped me let go of those things by showing me I already had something much better--a relationship with Him and the promise of eternal life. I've never been as happy as I am here in Africa, sharing the good news of Jesus with the people I meet."Anthony looked around their new home and smiled. "God really wants what's best for us, huh, Mom?"Mom nodded. "Yes, He truly does." –Hazel W. Marett

"Hey, you want a monkey for a pet?" asked Anthony's friend Obi one day."Sure, but how would I catch one?" asked Anthony. He and his parents had recently arrived in Africa as missionaries."It's easy. You trap him," said Obi, handing Anthony a gourd. "First, make a hole in this gourd--make it just big enough for a monkey to put his paw through." He supervised while Anthony worked. "Okay," Obi said, "that's big enough. The gourd is hollow, so now we'll put some fruit in it. Then we'll fasten it to the branch of a tree at the edge of the village.""I don't get it," said Anthony. "How will this work? Even if a monkey reaches into the gourd to get the fruit, what will keep him from getting away with it? Doesn't the trap have to slam shut or something?"Obi shook his head. "When the monkey has the fruit in his fist, his paw won't go through the hole. If he'd just let it go, he could get away, but they usually don't do that. I guess they want the fruit so bad they hang on even though it means they get caught."Soon the trap was ready. The boys walked to the tree Obi had selected and attached the gourd to a branch. "There. By tomorrow morning, you'll probably have a monkey," said Obi.Back home, Anthony told his mother how the monkeys foolishly held on to the fruit instead of letting it go and getting away. Mom laughed. "Do you know I used to be just as foolish myself?""You were?" Anthony was surprised."I wanted certain things," Mom explained. "A nice home, pretty clothes, a nice car, a grassy lawn. I wanted to hang on to those things--I didn't want to give them up and come here, even though your dad and I sensed God calling us to move to Africa. But the Lord helped me let go of those things by showing me I already had something much better--a relationship with Him and the promise of eternal life. I've never been as happy as I am here in Africa, sharing the good news of Jesus with the people I meet."Anthony looked around their new home and smiled. "God really wants what's best for us, huh, Mom?"Mom nodded. "Yes, He truly does." –Hazel W. Marett

The Monkey Trap01790daf-0121-4410-93b0-b9c96d2e0fe0Sat, 04 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Monkey Trap"Hey, you want a monkey for a pet?" asked Anthony's friend Obi one day."Sure, but how would I catch one?" asked Anthony. He and his parents had recently arrived in Africa as missionaries."It's easy. You trap him," said Obi, handing Anthony a gourd. "First, make a hole in this gourd--make it just big enough for a monkey to put his paw through." He supervised while Anthony worked. "Okay," Obi said, "that's big enough. The gourd is hollow, so now we'll put some fruit in it. Then we'll fasten it to the branch of a tree at the edge of the village.""I don't get it," said Anthony. "How will this work? Even if a monkey reaches into the gourd to get the fruit, what will keep him from getting away with it? Doesn't the trap have to slam shut or something?"Obi shook his head. "When the monkey has the fruit in his fist, his paw won't go through the hole. If he'd just let it go, he could get away, but they usually don't do that. I guess they want the fruit so bad they hang on even though it means they get caught."Soon the trap was ready. The boys walked to the tree Obi had selected and attached the gourd to a branch. "There. By tomorrow morning, you'll probably have a monkey," said Obi.Back home, Anthony told his mother how the monkeys foolishly held on to the fruit instead of letting it go and getting away. Mom laughed. "Do you know I used to be just as foolish myself?""You were?" Anthony was surprised."I wanted certain things," Mom explained. "A nice home, pretty clothes, a nice car, a grassy lawn. I wanted to hang on to those things--I didn't want to give them up and come here, even though your dad and I sensed God calling us to move to Africa. But the Lord helped me let go of those things by showing me I already had something much better--a relationship with Him and the promise of eternal life. I've never been as happy as I am here in Africa, sharing the good news of Jesus with the people I meet."Anthony looked around their new home and smiled. "God really wants what's best for us, huh, Mom?"Mom nodded. "Yes, He truly does." –Hazel W. Marett

"Hey, you want a monkey for a pet?" asked Anthony's friend Obi one day."Sure, but how would I catch one?" asked Anthony. He and his parents had recently arrived in Africa as missionaries."It's easy. You trap him," said Obi, handing Anthony a gourd. "First, make a hole in this gourd--make it just big enough for a monkey to put his paw through." He supervised while Anthony worked. "Okay," Obi said, "that's big enough. The gourd is hollow, so now we'll put some fruit in it. Then we'll fasten it to the branch of a tree at the edge of the village.""I don't get it," said Anthony. "How will this work? Even if a monkey reaches into the gourd to get the fruit, what will keep him from getting away with it? Doesn't the trap have to slam shut or something?"Obi shook his head. "When the monkey has the fruit in his fist, his paw won't go through the hole. If he'd just let it go, he could get away, but they usually don't do that. I guess they want the fruit so bad they hang on even though it means they get caught."Soon the trap was ready. The boys walked to the tree Obi had selected and attached the gourd to a branch. "There. By tomorrow morning, you'll probably have a monkey," said Obi.Back home, Anthony told his mother how the monkeys foolishly held on to the fruit instead of letting it go and getting away. Mom laughed. "Do you know I used to be just as foolish myself?""You were?" Anthony was surprised."I wanted certain things," Mom explained. "A nice home, pretty clothes, a nice car, a grassy lawn. I wanted to hang on to those things--I didn't want to give them up and come here, even though your dad and I sensed God calling us to move to Africa. But the Lord helped me let go of those things by showing me I already had something much better--a relationship with Him and the promise of eternal life. I've never been as happy as I am here in Africa, sharing the good news of Jesus with the people I meet."Anthony looked around their new home and smiled. "God really wants what's best for us, huh, Mom?"Mom nodded. "Yes, He truly does." –Hazel W. Marett

The Monkey Trap065b172f-c9c5-461a-8d35-103479b85a2aSat, 04 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS3 EP4. Why Do Christians Fast?Hey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, shares more about what the Bible says about fasting and why we are encouraged to fast. The purpose of fasting is so we can take our focus off the things of this world so that we are then able to completely focus on our Father. When we fast in a spirit of humility and joy, we are able to hear the Lord&#39;s voice clearer. We hope this episode leaves you encouraged to fast or to pray more about what that might look for you ! Matthew 6:16-18, Exodus 34:28, Joel 2:12 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, shares more about what the Bible says about fasting and why we are encouraged to fast. The purpose of fasting is so we can take our focus off the things of this world so that we are then able to completely focus on our Father. When we fast in a spirit of humility and joy, we are able to hear the Lord&#39;s voice clearer. We hope this episode leaves you encouraged to fast or to pray more about what that might look for you ! Matthew 6:16-18, Exodus 34:28, Joel 2:12 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS3 EP4. Why Do Christians Fast?cb698d36-5ab9-4269-a327-97c2a3763960Fri, 03 May 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPreaching to Unbelievers | Girls Gone Biblehappy Friday GGB gang:) we love this episode so much. we talked all about how to preach the Gospel to unbelievers. how to talk about Jesus to people who don’t know Jesus or maybe don’t want anything to do with Him! what to do when you're hit with opposition and insults. how to stand firm in your faith under pressure. how to disagree with someones beliefs, while still loving them fully. we're here to win souls, not arguments. to be in the world, and not of it. there's a scary amount of people in the world who still don't know Jesus. we have to go and get them. it's our responsibility. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!!!!!!!! the first night of GGB LIVE SHOW tour is set for May 15th in Atlanta, Georgia at the Center Stage Theatre. click this link for tickets https://girlsgonebible.com/pages/live... we can't wait to see you, love you, pray with you, laugh &amp; cry with you. We want to see you at the Live Your Dreams Virtual Event on Tuesday, May 14th. Join me, Terri Savelle Foy, and special guests by going to Terri.com/liveyourdreams to register today! We can’t wait to see you there!!!!! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

happy Friday GGB gang:) we love this episode so much. we talked all about how to preach the Gospel to unbelievers. how to talk about Jesus to people who don’t know Jesus or maybe don’t want anything to do with Him! what to do when you're hit with opposition and insults. how to stand firm in your faith under pressure. how to disagree with someones beliefs, while still loving them fully. we're here to win souls, not arguments. to be in the world, and not of it. there's a scary amount of people in the world who still don't know Jesus. we have to go and get them. it's our responsibility. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!!!!!!!! the first night of GGB LIVE SHOW tour is set for May 15th in Atlanta, Georgia at the Center Stage Theatre. click this link for tickets https://girlsgonebible.com/pages/live... we can't wait to see you, love you, pray with you, laugh &amp; cry with you. We want to see you at the Live Your Dreams Virtual Event on Tuesday, May 14th. Join me, Terri Savelle Foy, and special guests by going to Terri.com/liveyourdreams to register today! We can’t wait to see you there!!!!! if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullPreaching to Unbelievers | Girls Gone Bible7612c1be-aeb2-4d0a-a45c-54d2c723cda6Fri, 03 May 2024 08:48:32 +00004150https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 160: Menopause Expert: They're Not Telling You The Full Truth! "No Ones Talking About This": Mary Claire HaverIn this moment, menopause expert, Dr Mary Claire Haver reveals what people don’t understand about the menopause. Right now, about a third of the female population of the world is in some stage of the menopause, however doctors aren’t fully trained to treat it and society is unaware of it’s impacts. A major piece of knowledge that people lack is that there are estrogen receptors in every organ system of the female body, so when estrogen levels drop with the menopause it can have a huge variety of impacts, varying from person to person. Mary believes that giving people this knowledge can help women feel validated and that they aren’t crazy, believing that these symptoms were all in their head. Listen to the full episode here - Apple-https://g2ul0.app.link/ddtfSmG2gJb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/19fQdNK2gJb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Mary: https://maryclairewellness.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, menopause expert, Dr Mary Claire Haver reveals what people don’t understand about the menopause. Right now, about a third of the female population of the world is in some stage of the menopause, however doctors aren’t fully trained to treat it and society is unaware of it’s impacts. A major piece of knowledge that people lack is that there are estrogen receptors in every organ system of the female body, so when estrogen levels drop with the menopause it can have a huge variety of impacts, varying from person to person. Mary believes that giving people this knowledge can help women feel validated and that they aren’t crazy, believing that these symptoms were all in their head. Listen to the full episode here - Apple-https://g2ul0.app.link/ddtfSmG2gJb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/19fQdNK2gJb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Mary: https://maryclairewellness.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 160: Menopause Expert: They're Not Telling You The Full Truth! "No Ones Talking About This": Mary Claire Havere72ea945-1891-46de-930b-a55bc9dc54d3Fri, 03 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000804https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: King David Rules (2024) Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 124: King David Rules (2024)749f6909-611e-43fa-a4c1-856c5409fd20Fri, 03 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: Teaching, Sanctifying, and Governing (2024) There are three offices that belong to the episcopal college: the teaching office, the sanctifying office, and the governing office. Fr. Mike gives us an overview of the functions within these offices and clarifies the charism of infallibility in matters of faith and morals. As we learn about the authority of the episcopal college, Fr. Mike encourages us to approach the teachings of the Church with docility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 888-896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are three offices that belong to the episcopal college: the teaching office, the sanctifying office, and the governing office. Fr. Mike gives us an overview of the functions within these offices and clarifies the charism of infallibility in matters of faith and morals. As we learn about the authority of the episcopal college, Fr. Mike encourages us to approach the teachings of the Church with docility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 888-896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 124: Teaching, Sanctifying, and Governing (2024)289caf16-7fd8-44e9-83f6-156199f1018aFri, 03 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: Teaching, Sanctifying, and Governing (2024) There are three offices that belong to the episcopal college: the teaching office, the sanctifying office, and the governing office. Fr. Mike gives us an overview of the functions within these offices and clarifies the charism of infallibility in matters of faith and morals. As we learn about the authority of the episcopal college, Fr. Mike encourages us to approach the teachings of the Church with docility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 888-896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are three offices that belong to the episcopal college: the teaching office, the sanctifying office, and the governing office. Fr. Mike gives us an overview of the functions within these offices and clarifies the charism of infallibility in matters of faith and morals. As we learn about the authority of the episcopal college, Fr. Mike encourages us to approach the teachings of the Church with docility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 888-896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 124: Teaching, Sanctifying, and Governing (2024)56ec825c-24c2-45df-b5b0-db8a63b3d76aFri, 03 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: King David Rules (2024) Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 124: King David Rules (2024)7177bbfc-744e-4822-b478-0b134ff117c4Fri, 03 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: King David Rules (2024) Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 124: King David Rules (2024)ce8bec46-4725-4368-a12f-15d0b9cd2cd6Fri, 03 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: King David Rules (2024) Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 124: King David Rules (2024)8e4bdd01-f871-4af4-9c37-380c0cf477d4Fri, 03 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStorms of LifeGwen did a belly flop on her bed and began to sob uncontrollably. After a couple minutes, there was a light knocking on her door. "Come in," Gwen said into her pillow.Mom sat down on the side of Gwen's bed. "I take it you didn't have a good day at school today?" "It was the worst day ever!" Gwen said as she sat up in bed and tried to wipe the tears from her eyes. "What happened? Does it have to do with the spelling bee?" Mom asked gently. Gwen sniffed and nodded. "I got so nervous when it was my turn, I misspelled the easiest word. I spelled house H-O-W-S-E, and everyone in my class burst out laughing." The tears began flowing down her cheeks again. Mom embraced Gwen in a hug and rubbed her back while she continued to cry. After a while, Gwen broke free and looked at her mom. "How am I ever going to show my face in school again? The kids are probably going to make fun of me for a long time. It was so embarrassing!""I know how hard it can be to face others when they might make fun of you, but remember that you're not alone. God is with you, and He will never leave you." Mom stood up and looked at the rain outside Gwen's window. "When it storms outside and we're inside the house, do we need to worry about getting wet?" Mom asked. Gwen got up and joined her mom at the window. "No, because the house shelters us," she said as she watched the rain pour down and lightning light up the sky. "Exactly, and God is our shelter when we face the storms of life. When others laugh at you or judge you, remember what God thinks of you--He loves you so much that Jesus came to earth and died for you! Trust Him to help you through this, and know that I'll be here to help too."After Mom left her room, Gwen stood watching the storm outside. Dear Lord, please help me face this storm in my life, she silently prayed. Afterward she felt like she could face school the next day. –Melissa Yeagle

Gwen did a belly flop on her bed and began to sob uncontrollably. After a couple minutes, there was a light knocking on her door. "Come in," Gwen said into her pillow.Mom sat down on the side of Gwen's bed. "I take it you didn't have a good day at school today?" "It was the worst day ever!" Gwen said as she sat up in bed and tried to wipe the tears from her eyes. "What happened? Does it have to do with the spelling bee?" Mom asked gently. Gwen sniffed and nodded. "I got so nervous when it was my turn, I misspelled the easiest word. I spelled house H-O-W-S-E, and everyone in my class burst out laughing." The tears began flowing down her cheeks again. Mom embraced Gwen in a hug and rubbed her back while she continued to cry. After a while, Gwen broke free and looked at her mom. "How am I ever going to show my face in school again? The kids are probably going to make fun of me for a long time. It was so embarrassing!""I know how hard it can be to face others when they might make fun of you, but remember that you're not alone. God is with you, and He will never leave you." Mom stood up and looked at the rain outside Gwen's window. "When it storms outside and we're inside the house, do we need to worry about getting wet?" Mom asked. Gwen got up and joined her mom at the window. "No, because the house shelters us," she said as she watched the rain pour down and lightning light up the sky. "Exactly, and God is our shelter when we face the storms of life. When others laugh at you or judge you, remember what God thinks of you--He loves you so much that Jesus came to earth and died for you! Trust Him to help you through this, and know that I'll be here to help too."After Mom left her room, Gwen stood watching the storm outside. Dear Lord, please help me face this storm in my life, she silently prayed. Afterward she felt like she could face school the next day. –Melissa Yeagle

Storms of Life5e4e2f13-4e0f-44dc-ac73-aaaa0456334cFri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStorms of LifeGwen did a belly flop on her bed and began to sob uncontrollably. After a couple minutes, there was a light knocking on her door. "Come in," Gwen said into her pillow.Mom sat down on the side of Gwen's bed. "I take it you didn't have a good day at school today?" "It was the worst day ever!" Gwen said as she sat up in bed and tried to wipe the tears from her eyes. "What happened? Does it have to do with the spelling bee?" Mom asked gently. Gwen sniffed and nodded. "I got so nervous when it was my turn, I misspelled the easiest word. I spelled house H-O-W-S-E, and everyone in my class burst out laughing." The tears began flowing down her cheeks again. Mom embraced Gwen in a hug and rubbed her back while she continued to cry. After a while, Gwen broke free and looked at her mom. "How am I ever going to show my face in school again? The kids are probably going to make fun of me for a long time. It was so embarrassing!""I know how hard it can be to face others when they might make fun of you, but remember that you're not alone. God is with you, and He will never leave you." Mom stood up and looked at the rain outside Gwen's window. "When it storms outside and we're inside the house, do we need to worry about getting wet?" Mom asked. Gwen got up and joined her mom at the window. "No, because the house shelters us," she said as she watched the rain pour down and lightning light up the sky. "Exactly, and God is our shelter when we face the storms of life. When others laugh at you or judge you, remember what God thinks of you--He loves you so much that Jesus came to earth and died for you! Trust Him to help you through this, and know that I'll be here to help too."After Mom left her room, Gwen stood watching the storm outside. Dear Lord, please help me face this storm in my life, she silently prayed. Afterward she felt like she could face school the next day. –Melissa Yeagle

Gwen did a belly flop on her bed and began to sob uncontrollably. After a couple minutes, there was a light knocking on her door. "Come in," Gwen said into her pillow.Mom sat down on the side of Gwen's bed. "I take it you didn't have a good day at school today?" "It was the worst day ever!" Gwen said as she sat up in bed and tried to wipe the tears from her eyes. "What happened? Does it have to do with the spelling bee?" Mom asked gently. Gwen sniffed and nodded. "I got so nervous when it was my turn, I misspelled the easiest word. I spelled house H-O-W-S-E, and everyone in my class burst out laughing." The tears began flowing down her cheeks again. Mom embraced Gwen in a hug and rubbed her back while she continued to cry. After a while, Gwen broke free and looked at her mom. "How am I ever going to show my face in school again? The kids are probably going to make fun of me for a long time. It was so embarrassing!""I know how hard it can be to face others when they might make fun of you, but remember that you're not alone. God is with you, and He will never leave you." Mom stood up and looked at the rain outside Gwen's window. "When it storms outside and we're inside the house, do we need to worry about getting wet?" Mom asked. Gwen got up and joined her mom at the window. "No, because the house shelters us," she said as she watched the rain pour down and lightning light up the sky. "Exactly, and God is our shelter when we face the storms of life. When others laugh at you or judge you, remember what God thinks of you--He loves you so much that Jesus came to earth and died for you! Trust Him to help you through this, and know that I'll be here to help too."After Mom left her room, Gwen stood watching the storm outside. Dear Lord, please help me face this storm in my life, she silently prayed. Afterward she felt like she could face school the next day. –Melissa Yeagle

Storms of Lifedb30adda-c451-4988-894b-8e94dc896eb1Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPolitics vs. Principles Is there any hope for unity in the United States of America? Fr. Mike gives a resounding &quot;yes&quot;. But not over politics or policies—but the principles that our country was founded on. What&#39;s the difference between politics/policies and principles? Fr. Mike has a take that might make you think.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Is there any hope for unity in the United States of America? Fr. Mike gives a resounding &quot;yes&quot;. But not over politics or policies—but the principles that our country was founded on. What&#39;s the difference between politics/policies and principles? Fr. Mike has a take that might make you think.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPolitics vs. Principles076376f5-b6a4-4041-9b18-a20918b2cb82Thu, 02 May 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPolitics vs. Principles Is there any hope for unity in the United States of America? Fr. Mike gives a resounding &quot;yes&quot;. But not over politics or policies—but the principles that our country was founded on. What&#39;s the difference between politics/policies and principles? Fr. Mike has a take that might make you think.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Is there any hope for unity in the United States of America? Fr. Mike gives a resounding &quot;yes&quot;. But not over politics or policies—but the principles that our country was founded on. What&#39;s the difference between politics/policies and principles? Fr. Mike has a take that might make you think.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPolitics vs. Principles9ee89e38-7ba7-455e-b523-345b6382d73bThu, 02 May 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#865 - Psalms 135 – Praise the Name of the LordThis episode is part 102 of a study of the book of Psalms. It begins a section of the last part of the book of Psalms which focuses on praise psalms. The psalmist praises the name and power of God. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-135-praise-the-name-of-the-lord/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 102 of a study of the book of Psalms. It begins a section of the last part of the book of Psalms which focuses on praise psalms. The psalmist praises the name and power of God. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-135-praise-the-name-of-the-lord/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#865 - Psalms 135 – Praise the Name of the Lord6d7f4b53-5ae3-4cce-996b-8ced363a0639Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000593https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEpidemic of Male Loneliness: Is there a Cure?Why are men so lonely? An epidemic of male loneliness is ravaging the United States. 79% of the suicides in the last 20 years have been men. The Surgeon General has called for increased awareness and more programs to help. However, programs are not going to change the culture. Programs are not going to cure this epidemic. In this episode, we tackle the debilitating epidemic of male loneliness. Learn what you can do to be a part of the solution for yourself and your friends in need. We also get to answer a question from a listener wanting to know about the red flags when dating. We discuss 3 of them. 🔴 🔴 Watch the entire 1h 27mins of episode 157 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 MONTH OF MARY SPECIAL - FREE $120 Rosary for all Annual Memberships 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are men so lonely? An epidemic of male loneliness is ravaging the United States. 79% of the suicides in the last 20 years have been men. The Surgeon General has called for increased awareness and more programs to help. However, programs are not going to change the culture. Programs are not going to cure this epidemic. In this episode, we tackle the debilitating epidemic of male loneliness. Learn what you can do to be a part of the solution for yourself and your friends in need. We also get to answer a question from a listener wanting to know about the red flags when dating. We discuss 3 of them. 🔴 🔴 Watch the entire 1h 27mins of episode 157 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 MONTH OF MARY SPECIAL - FREE $120 Rosary for all Annual Memberships 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullEpidemic of Male Loneliness: Is there a Cure?e8f70cbd-875b-402d-8c15-7f830328920fThu, 02 May 2024 10:00:00 +00003532https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRuss Cook (Hardest Geezer): I Haven't Told The Whole Truth About Africa!, They Took Me Into The Jungle To Kill Me! What does it take to become the Hardest Geezer and run 9,940-miles in 352 days? Russ Cook, also known as the ‘Hardest Geezer’, is an ultra-endurance athlete and the first person to run the entire length of Africa, raising over £1 million for charity. He is also the first person to run from Asia to London. In this conversation Russ and Steven discuss topics such as, his childhood and difficult teenage years, hitting rock bottom, wanting more from life, being robbed at gun point, and the struggles of being the first man to run across the length Africa. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Russ' Childhood & Being Rebellious 05:50 Relationship With My Parents 12:00 Trying To Get People’s Attention 16:42 Distancing Himself from Family 16:22 The Impact of Russ' Girlfriend 19:11 Moving Out as a Teenager 21:02 Going Down the Wrong Path 25:10 Russ' Mental Health 26:18 What Would Russ Say to His Younger Self 30:52 Russ' Epiphany 32:09 The Feeling of Progressing in Life 35:07 Travelling the World Running 35:53 First Challenges 36:51 Doing Things That Aren’t Considered Normal 39:03 Returning from the First Trip 42:26 Relationship with His Dad 44:09 Burying Himself Alive 44:33 Russ DM’d Steven Before Going To Africa 46:40 Why Africa? 48:40 Meeting His Girlfriend Before Leaving to Africa 52:41 How Have You Changed 54:52 Preparations to Run the Entire Length of Africa 01:03:25 Getting Robbed 01:03:26 Being Kidnapped 01:10:05 Facing Death 01:24:14 Team Struggles 01:31:52 Was Quitting an Option? 01:36:18 Visa Issues 01:37:59 Nearing the End 01:45:12 Crossing the Line 01:45:44 What’s Next? 01:50:41 What Was the Goal? 01:55:36 Russ Inspiring Others 01:59:20 The Last Guest Question  You can donate to Russ’s charity fundraiser here: https://bit.ly/3Wr2WJR Follow Russ: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4djAL5I Twitter - https://bit.ly/3UFqZmV YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Up8YYH Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: PerfectTed: bit.ly/PerfectTed-DOAC with an exclusive code DIARY10 for 10% off PerfectTed x Hardest Geezer - Strawberry Daiquiri Flavour: bit.ly/PerfectTed-HardestGeezer-Daiquiri-DOAC (all profits to charity) Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to become the Hardest Geezer and run 9,940-miles in 352 days? Russ Cook, also known as the ‘Hardest Geezer’, is an ultra-endurance athlete and the first person to run the entire length of Africa, raising over £1 million for charity. He is also the first person to run from Asia to London. In this conversation Russ and Steven discuss topics such as, his childhood and difficult teenage years, hitting rock bottom, wanting more from life, being robbed at gun point, and the struggles of being the first man to run across the length Africa. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Russ' Childhood & Being Rebellious 05:50 Relationship With My Parents 12:00 Trying To Get People’s Attention 16:42 Distancing Himself from Family 16:22 The Impact of Russ' Girlfriend 19:11 Moving Out as a Teenager 21:02 Going Down the Wrong Path 25:10 Russ' Mental Health 26:18 What Would Russ Say to His Younger Self 30:52 Russ' Epiphany 32:09 The Feeling of Progressing in Life 35:07 Travelling the World Running 35:53 First Challenges 36:51 Doing Things That Aren’t Considered Normal 39:03 Returning from the First Trip 42:26 Relationship with His Dad 44:09 Burying Himself Alive 44:33 Russ DM’d Steven Before Going To Africa 46:40 Why Africa? 48:40 Meeting His Girlfriend Before Leaving to Africa 52:41 How Have You Changed 54:52 Preparations to Run the Entire Length of Africa 01:03:25 Getting Robbed 01:03:26 Being Kidnapped 01:10:05 Facing Death 01:24:14 Team Struggles 01:31:52 Was Quitting an Option? 01:36:18 Visa Issues 01:37:59 Nearing the End 01:45:12 Crossing the Line 01:45:44 What’s Next? 01:50:41 What Was the Goal? 01:55:36 Russ Inspiring Others 01:59:20 The Last Guest Question  You can donate to Russ’s charity fundraiser here: https://bit.ly/3Wr2WJR Follow Russ: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4djAL5I Twitter - https://bit.ly/3UFqZmV YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Up8YYH Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: PerfectTed: bit.ly/PerfectTed-DOAC with an exclusive code DIARY10 for 10% off PerfectTed x Hardest Geezer - Strawberry Daiquiri Flavour: bit.ly/PerfectTed-HardestGeezer-Daiquiri-DOAC (all profits to charity) Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRuss Cook (Hardest Geezer): I Haven't Told The Whole Truth About Africa!, They Took Me Into The Jungle To Kill Me! a14fe1a8-17db-4f10-a57c-db7932743289Thu, 02 May 2024 05:00:00 +00007577https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2024)56281334-1c99-4e4b-abfe-c1f2de4d0ee2Thu, 02 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Pope (2024) Who is the Pope? Today, we focus on the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church as the Vicar of Christ and pastor of the entire Church. The Catechism teaches us that the institution of the papacy dates back to that powerful moment in the Gospel when Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, the “rock”, and handed him the keys of the Church. Fr. Mike unpacks this pivotal moment and helps us understand why the Pope is so foundational to the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 880-887. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Who is the Pope? Today, we focus on the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church as the Vicar of Christ and pastor of the entire Church. The Catechism teaches us that the institution of the papacy dates back to that powerful moment in the Gospel when Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, the “rock”, and handed him the keys of the Church. Fr. Mike unpacks this pivotal moment and helps us understand why the Pope is so foundational to the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 880-887. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 123: The Pope (2024)5cc8ff1c-d405-4347-b96d-9d1d2b5dbed2Thu, 02 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Pope (2024) Who is the Pope? Today, we focus on the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church as the Vicar of Christ and pastor of the entire Church. The Catechism teaches us that the institution of the papacy dates back to that powerful moment in the Gospel when Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, the “rock”, and handed him the keys of the Church. Fr. Mike unpacks this pivotal moment and helps us understand why the Pope is so foundational to the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 880-887. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Who is the Pope? Today, we focus on the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church as the Vicar of Christ and pastor of the entire Church. The Catechism teaches us that the institution of the papacy dates back to that powerful moment in the Gospel when Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, the “rock”, and handed him the keys of the Church. Fr. Mike unpacks this pivotal moment and helps us understand why the Pope is so foundational to the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 880-887. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 123: The Pope (2024)7fb11eef-24ba-4357-92bf-a88db88617b7Thu, 02 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2024)9b12f6b4-8fea-4322-8e4b-95263081179bThu, 02 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2024)aea63b52-13ed-477e-af1c-ca36abdf6983Thu, 02 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2024)40857752-c7d5-4efa-b891-fe51c53d8280Thu, 02 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSleeping Peacefully"How does she sleep like that?" Lennon asked, staring at her baby sister. Lennon had been having nightmares that just wouldn't stop. "How is she so peaceful?"Mom smiled. "I think Lyric feels safe. I think she's pretty comfortable here with us." She shifted the baby in her arms. "If I put her down, then we might have issues."Lennon wished she could sleep in her mom's arms. She would feel a lot safer then."Do you know who holds you when you sleep?" Mom asked, as if reading her thoughts. Lennon shook her head. "Jesus does," Mom said. "He holds each of those who trust in Him as we rest. He watches over us so we can feel peace, sort of like what I'm doing with little Lyric here."Lennon's face scrunched up. "But I'm not a baby. You really think God holds someone like me?""Someone like you, someone like me." Dad stepped into the room. "God watches over us as we sleep." He moved to Mom and sat beside her, stroking his finger along Lyric's cheek.Lennon looked between her parents. She knew they loved her and would do anything they could to protect her, but she wasn't a baby anymore. She didn't sleep in a crib in their bedroom like Lyric did.Lennon twisted her hair around her finger. "Jesus is with me in my room when you two are across the hall with Lyric?""He is," Mom said."And He's there in the middle of the night when I wake up from a bad dream?" Lennon asked."He is," Dad said. "He loves us so much He died for us, and He is always present with those who have faith in Him. When we feel afraid, we can turn to Him for comfort and peace. And you can still come to us too, you know. We might have a newborn to look after now, but we're still here for you."Lennon nodded. "God looks after a lot of kids, huh?"Dad smiled. "Yes. Many more than we could ever look after." Mom rocked Lyric in her arms. "And He offers each one the peace needed to sleep like a baby. Like this baby." –Emily Acker

"How does she sleep like that?" Lennon asked, staring at her baby sister. Lennon had been having nightmares that just wouldn't stop. "How is she so peaceful?"Mom smiled. "I think Lyric feels safe. I think she's pretty comfortable here with us." She shifted the baby in her arms. "If I put her down, then we might have issues."Lennon wished she could sleep in her mom's arms. She would feel a lot safer then."Do you know who holds you when you sleep?" Mom asked, as if reading her thoughts. Lennon shook her head. "Jesus does," Mom said. "He holds each of those who trust in Him as we rest. He watches over us so we can feel peace, sort of like what I'm doing with little Lyric here."Lennon's face scrunched up. "But I'm not a baby. You really think God holds someone like me?""Someone like you, someone like me." Dad stepped into the room. "God watches over us as we sleep." He moved to Mom and sat beside her, stroking his finger along Lyric's cheek.Lennon looked between her parents. She knew they loved her and would do anything they could to protect her, but she wasn't a baby anymore. She didn't sleep in a crib in their bedroom like Lyric did.Lennon twisted her hair around her finger. "Jesus is with me in my room when you two are across the hall with Lyric?""He is," Mom said."And He's there in the middle of the night when I wake up from a bad dream?" Lennon asked."He is," Dad said. "He loves us so much He died for us, and He is always present with those who have faith in Him. When we feel afraid, we can turn to Him for comfort and peace. And you can still come to us too, you know. We might have a newborn to look after now, but we're still here for you."Lennon nodded. "God looks after a lot of kids, huh?"Dad smiled. "Yes. Many more than we could ever look after." Mom rocked Lyric in her arms. "And He offers each one the peace needed to sleep like a baby. Like this baby." –Emily Acker

Sleeping Peacefully990f680b-15f0-4029-938c-66af9fedc24bThu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSleeping Peacefully"How does she sleep like that?" Lennon asked, staring at her baby sister. Lennon had been having nightmares that just wouldn't stop. "How is she so peaceful?"Mom smiled. "I think Lyric feels safe. I think she's pretty comfortable here with us." She shifted the baby in her arms. "If I put her down, then we might have issues."Lennon wished she could sleep in her mom's arms. She would feel a lot safer then."Do you know who holds you when you sleep?" Mom asked, as if reading her thoughts. Lennon shook her head. "Jesus does," Mom said. "He holds each of those who trust in Him as we rest. He watches over us so we can feel peace, sort of like what I'm doing with little Lyric here."Lennon's face scrunched up. "But I'm not a baby. You really think God holds someone like me?""Someone like you, someone like me." Dad stepped into the room. "God watches over us as we sleep." He moved to Mom and sat beside her, stroking his finger along Lyric's cheek.Lennon looked between her parents. She knew they loved her and would do anything they could to protect her, but she wasn't a baby anymore. She didn't sleep in a crib in their bedroom like Lyric did.Lennon twisted her hair around her finger. "Jesus is with me in my room when you two are across the hall with Lyric?""He is," Mom said."And He's there in the middle of the night when I wake up from a bad dream?" Lennon asked."He is," Dad said. "He loves us so much He died for us, and He is always present with those who have faith in Him. When we feel afraid, we can turn to Him for comfort and peace. And you can still come to us too, you know. We might have a newborn to look after now, but we're still here for you."Lennon nodded. "God looks after a lot of kids, huh?"Dad smiled. "Yes. Many more than we could ever look after." Mom rocked Lyric in her arms. "And He offers each one the peace needed to sleep like a baby. Like this baby." –Emily Acker

"How does she sleep like that?" Lennon asked, staring at her baby sister. Lennon had been having nightmares that just wouldn't stop. "How is she so peaceful?"Mom smiled. "I think Lyric feels safe. I think she's pretty comfortable here with us." She shifted the baby in her arms. "If I put her down, then we might have issues."Lennon wished she could sleep in her mom's arms. She would feel a lot safer then."Do you know who holds you when you sleep?" Mom asked, as if reading her thoughts. Lennon shook her head. "Jesus does," Mom said. "He holds each of those who trust in Him as we rest. He watches over us so we can feel peace, sort of like what I'm doing with little Lyric here."Lennon's face scrunched up. "But I'm not a baby. You really think God holds someone like me?""Someone like you, someone like me." Dad stepped into the room. "God watches over us as we sleep." He moved to Mom and sat beside her, stroking his finger along Lyric's cheek.Lennon looked between her parents. She knew they loved her and would do anything they could to protect her, but she wasn't a baby anymore. She didn't sleep in a crib in their bedroom like Lyric did.Lennon twisted her hair around her finger. "Jesus is with me in my room when you two are across the hall with Lyric?""He is," Mom said."And He's there in the middle of the night when I wake up from a bad dream?" Lennon asked."He is," Dad said. "He loves us so much He died for us, and He is always present with those who have faith in Him. When we feel afraid, we can turn to Him for comfort and peace. And you can still come to us too, you know. We might have a newborn to look after now, but we're still here for you."Lennon nodded. "God looks after a lot of kids, huh?"Dad smiled. "Yes. Many more than we could ever look after." Mom rocked Lyric in her arms. "And He offers each one the peace needed to sleep like a baby. Like this baby." –Emily Acker

Sleeping Peacefully6b146206-780b-4893-b3e1-4b61002160bdThu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#329: Emotions part 3: ANXIETY- Being sure in an unsure timeGenesis 37 &amp; 39-45 Today, we dive into the story of Joseph, a young boy with big dreams and a colorful coat, who teaches us about handling anxiety with faith and resilience. In This Episode: Understanding Anxiety: We start by explaining what anxiety is and how it can feel. Joseph's Story: Learn about Joseph's s journey from being his father's favorite to facing great trials and tests, including being sold into slavery and rising to become a leader in Egypt. God's Presence: Discover how Joseph's faith in God's plan helped him overcome fears. God is at work, guiding our steps. His plan is bigger than our worries, and He can turn things around in ways we might not expect. Bonus Content: Activity Sheets: Engage further with Joseph's story through fun and educational activities. Parent Support Audio: Insights and advice for parents on helping their children manage anxiety. To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! To connect with us go here For our Free Read-A-Loud book, go here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genesis 37 &amp; 39-45 Today, we dive into the story of Joseph, a young boy with big dreams and a colorful coat, who teaches us about handling anxiety with faith and resilience. In This Episode: Understanding Anxiety: We start by explaining what anxiety is and how it can feel. Joseph's Story: Learn about Joseph's s journey from being his father's favorite to facing great trials and tests, including being sold into slavery and rising to become a leader in Egypt. God's Presence: Discover how Joseph's faith in God's plan helped him overcome fears. God is at work, guiding our steps. His plan is bigger than our worries, and He can turn things around in ways we might not expect. Bonus Content: Activity Sheets: Engage further with Joseph's story through fun and educational activities. Parent Support Audio: Insights and advice for parents on helping their children manage anxiety. To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! To connect with us go here For our Free Read-A-Loud book, go here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#329: Emotions part 3: ANXIETY- Being sure in an unsure time93e9de55-5c71-4d1e-9b29-139e9ef485cbWed, 01 May 2024 10:00:00 +00001011https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDeacons of Hope with Dr Kevin CummingsThe Pro-Life cause is near and dear to many Catholics' hearts. Yet, a lot of us, with good intention, write a check, pray, and hope that's enough. Here's a great story about a group of Deacons who set out to do more. Join me in this episode as Deacon Dr. Kevin Cummings shares the story of Deacons of Hope. While based in Kansas, they are looking to expand. They created an amazing way to help women who were considering abortion; they support, treat, and train these women for success in life. Deacon Kevin also shares some great life advice for those of us who aren't in that "second career" phase yet. You can read more about the Deacons of Hope at their website: https://www.deaconsofhope.org/

The Pro-Life cause is near and dear to many Catholics' hearts. Yet, a lot of us, with good intention, write a check, pray, and hope that's enough. Here's a great story about a group of Deacons who set out to do more. Join me in this episode as Deacon Dr. Kevin Cummings shares the story of Deacons of Hope. While based in Kansas, they are looking to expand. They created an amazing way to help women who were considering abortion; they support, treat, and train these women for success in life. Deacon Kevin also shares some great life advice for those of us who aren't in that "second career" phase yet. You can read more about the Deacons of Hope at their website: https://www.deaconsofhope.org/

fullDeacons of Hope with Dr Kevin Cummings74ef7300-59b9-4d1a-b70b-715763be671aWed, 01 May 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2024) In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2024)8991577b-085a-4b1c-a0ff-c92f2fdc53e4Wed, 01 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Christ’s Faithful (2024) There are three primary roles among Christ’s faithful: the hierarchy, the laity, and consecrated life. Fr. Mike explains the difference between these three roles, emphasizing that they are equal in dignity but different in the way they support the Church’s mission. We also learn that all of Christ’s faithful share in the priestly, prophetical, and kingly office of Christ. Lastly, Fr. Mike reviews the mission and characters of ecclesial ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 871-879. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are three primary roles among Christ’s faithful: the hierarchy, the laity, and consecrated life. Fr. Mike explains the difference between these three roles, emphasizing that they are equal in dignity but different in the way they support the Church’s mission. We also learn that all of Christ’s faithful share in the priestly, prophetical, and kingly office of Christ. Lastly, Fr. Mike reviews the mission and characters of ecclesial ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 871-879. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 122: Christ’s Faithful (2024)66b4fdc6-72b1-4fef-8b85-86620b2db52bWed, 01 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Christ’s Faithful (2024) There are three primary roles among Christ’s faithful: the hierarchy, the laity, and consecrated life. Fr. Mike explains the difference between these three roles, emphasizing that they are equal in dignity but different in the way they support the Church’s mission. We also learn that all of Christ’s faithful share in the priestly, prophetical, and kingly office of Christ. Lastly, Fr. Mike reviews the mission and characters of ecclesial ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 871-879. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are three primary roles among Christ’s faithful: the hierarchy, the laity, and consecrated life. Fr. Mike explains the difference between these three roles, emphasizing that they are equal in dignity but different in the way they support the Church’s mission. We also learn that all of Christ’s faithful share in the priestly, prophetical, and kingly office of Christ. Lastly, Fr. Mike reviews the mission and characters of ecclesial ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 871-879. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 122: Christ’s Faithful (2024)1ebf92d0-abb3-4b7a-b9ab-ccc8f70953f1Wed, 01 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2024) In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2024)afd1024c-39ec-40a2-b4c6-ee768d4ca75fWed, 01 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2024) In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2024)1345d4e7-aff7-4d97-a1d0-47f356494e56Wed, 01 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2024) In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2024)0fbc319c-a30c-4ea1-9dbc-f09492099bcaWed, 01 May 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTransformed"It's a nice sunny day," said Mom. "Want to help me plant seeds in the garden? We can plant the flower seeds we found at Grandma's house.""Okay!" said Leo. "I'll get them." He ran to fetch the brightly colored packets, and soon he and Mom were burying tiny brown seeds in the rich, dark earth. "I wonder if there will be flowers in heaven," said Leo suddenly. His grandma had recently died, and Leo knew she was now in heaven.Mom smiled. "I hope so!""It's hard to understand what heaven is like, huh?" said Leo. "I know Grandma is there now, but…" He paused. "We'll still have bodies, right? I know Pastor Holmes said Grandma left her body and went to be with Jesus, but he said her body would be raised up again someday when Jesus comes back to make the whole world new again." Leo hesitated. "But Grandma was old and sick. I don't think she'd want her body back.""The Bible says that when our bodies are raised, they'll be changed," said Mom. "They'll be glorious, heavenly bodies.""But how can such an old, sick body like Grandma's change so much?"Mom thought a moment. "Leo, do you really think those seeds you're planting will grow into flowers?" she asked.Leo looked at her in astonishment. "Why wouldn't they?""Look at them--they're so small and ugly! They don't look at all like the flowers in this picture." Mom pointed to the picture on the seed packet--a glorious mass of red, orange, and yellow flowers. "Do you really think those seeds can turn into something as beautiful and as different as this?""Mom! Of course they can!" exclaimed Leo. "They're seeds--that's what they do."Mom grinned. "I just want you to see how God can make things change. Just like He created tiny seeds that become big, beautiful flowers, God promises that He will one day transform those who trust in Jesus and give them bodies more glorious than we can imagine."Leo glanced back and forth from the seed packet to the seeds he held in his hand. "Glorious, heavenly bodies," he murmured. Then he smiled. "All right!"–Tanya Ferdinandusz

"It's a nice sunny day," said Mom. "Want to help me plant seeds in the garden? We can plant the flower seeds we found at Grandma's house.""Okay!" said Leo. "I'll get them." He ran to fetch the brightly colored packets, and soon he and Mom were burying tiny brown seeds in the rich, dark earth. "I wonder if there will be flowers in heaven," said Leo suddenly. His grandma had recently died, and Leo knew she was now in heaven.Mom smiled. "I hope so!""It's hard to understand what heaven is like, huh?" said Leo. "I know Grandma is there now, but…" He paused. "We'll still have bodies, right? I know Pastor Holmes said Grandma left her body and went to be with Jesus, but he said her body would be raised up again someday when Jesus comes back to make the whole world new again." Leo hesitated. "But Grandma was old and sick. I don't think she'd want her body back.""The Bible says that when our bodies are raised, they'll be changed," said Mom. "They'll be glorious, heavenly bodies.""But how can such an old, sick body like Grandma's change so much?"Mom thought a moment. "Leo, do you really think those seeds you're planting will grow into flowers?" she asked.Leo looked at her in astonishment. "Why wouldn't they?""Look at them--they're so small and ugly! They don't look at all like the flowers in this picture." Mom pointed to the picture on the seed packet--a glorious mass of red, orange, and yellow flowers. "Do you really think those seeds can turn into something as beautiful and as different as this?""Mom! Of course they can!" exclaimed Leo. "They're seeds--that's what they do."Mom grinned. "I just want you to see how God can make things change. Just like He created tiny seeds that become big, beautiful flowers, God promises that He will one day transform those who trust in Jesus and give them bodies more glorious than we can imagine."Leo glanced back and forth from the seed packet to the seeds he held in his hand. "Glorious, heavenly bodies," he murmured. Then he smiled. "All right!"–Tanya Ferdinandusz

Transformed9d90ed2c-e690-498b-95d0-ed8e5b058e12Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTransformed"It's a nice sunny day," said Mom. "Want to help me plant seeds in the garden? We can plant the flower seeds we found at Grandma's house.""Okay!" said Leo. "I'll get them." He ran to fetch the brightly colored packets, and soon he and Mom were burying tiny brown seeds in the rich, dark earth. "I wonder if there will be flowers in heaven," said Leo suddenly. His grandma had recently died, and Leo knew she was now in heaven.Mom smiled. "I hope so!""It's hard to understand what heaven is like, huh?" said Leo. "I know Grandma is there now, but…" He paused. "We'll still have bodies, right? I know Pastor Holmes said Grandma left her body and went to be with Jesus, but he said her body would be raised up again someday when Jesus comes back to make the whole world new again." Leo hesitated. "But Grandma was old and sick. I don't think she'd want her body back.""The Bible says that when our bodies are raised, they'll be changed," said Mom. "They'll be glorious, heavenly bodies.""But how can such an old, sick body like Grandma's change so much?"Mom thought a moment. "Leo, do you really think those seeds you're planting will grow into flowers?" she asked.Leo looked at her in astonishment. "Why wouldn't they?""Look at them--they're so small and ugly! They don't look at all like the flowers in this picture." Mom pointed to the picture on the seed packet--a glorious mass of red, orange, and yellow flowers. "Do you really think those seeds can turn into something as beautiful and as different as this?""Mom! Of course they can!" exclaimed Leo. "They're seeds--that's what they do."Mom grinned. "I just want you to see how God can make things change. Just like He created tiny seeds that become big, beautiful flowers, God promises that He will one day transform those who trust in Jesus and give them bodies more glorious than we can imagine."Leo glanced back and forth from the seed packet to the seeds he held in his hand. "Glorious, heavenly bodies," he murmured. Then he smiled. "All right!"–Tanya Ferdinandusz

"It's a nice sunny day," said Mom. "Want to help me plant seeds in the garden? We can plant the flower seeds we found at Grandma's house.""Okay!" said Leo. "I'll get them." He ran to fetch the brightly colored packets, and soon he and Mom were burying tiny brown seeds in the rich, dark earth. "I wonder if there will be flowers in heaven," said Leo suddenly. His grandma had recently died, and Leo knew she was now in heaven.Mom smiled. "I hope so!""It's hard to understand what heaven is like, huh?" said Leo. "I know Grandma is there now, but…" He paused. "We'll still have bodies, right? I know Pastor Holmes said Grandma left her body and went to be with Jesus, but he said her body would be raised up again someday when Jesus comes back to make the whole world new again." Leo hesitated. "But Grandma was old and sick. I don't think she'd want her body back.""The Bible says that when our bodies are raised, they'll be changed," said Mom. "They'll be glorious, heavenly bodies.""But how can such an old, sick body like Grandma's change so much?"Mom thought a moment. "Leo, do you really think those seeds you're planting will grow into flowers?" she asked.Leo looked at her in astonishment. "Why wouldn't they?""Look at them--they're so small and ugly! They don't look at all like the flowers in this picture." Mom pointed to the picture on the seed packet--a glorious mass of red, orange, and yellow flowers. "Do you really think those seeds can turn into something as beautiful and as different as this?""Mom! Of course they can!" exclaimed Leo. "They're seeds--that's what they do."Mom grinned. "I just want you to see how God can make things change. Just like He created tiny seeds that become big, beautiful flowers, God promises that He will one day transform those who trust in Jesus and give them bodies more glorious than we can imagine."Leo glanced back and forth from the seed packet to the seeds he held in his hand. "Glorious, heavenly bodies," he murmured. Then he smiled. "All right!"–Tanya Ferdinandusz

Transformedf2528a61-6077-4424-a87b-1a0a42f937ecWed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2024)8473731b-b1dc-4b15-8588-33663c321df5Tue, 30 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: The Apostolate (2024) For the Church to remain truly apostolic, she must exercise the apostolate, which is the mission “to spread the Kingdom of Christ over all the earth.” Today’s readings remind us that all members of the Church are “sent out” on a mission to proclaim the Good News. Most importantly, Fr. Mike emphasizes that charity, drawn from our unity with Christ, is the “soul” of the whole apostolate that leads us to bear fruit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 863-870. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

For the Church to remain truly apostolic, she must exercise the apostolate, which is the mission “to spread the Kingdom of Christ over all the earth.” Today’s readings remind us that all members of the Church are “sent out” on a mission to proclaim the Good News. Most importantly, Fr. Mike emphasizes that charity, drawn from our unity with Christ, is the “soul” of the whole apostolate that leads us to bear fruit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 863-870. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 121: The Apostolate (2024)a618f53c-285e-411e-9f34-25a94ff9c8f7Tue, 30 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: The Apostolate (2024) For the Church to remain truly apostolic, she must exercise the apostolate, which is the mission “to spread the Kingdom of Christ over all the earth.” Today’s readings remind us that all members of the Church are “sent out” on a mission to proclaim the Good News. Most importantly, Fr. Mike emphasizes that charity, drawn from our unity with Christ, is the “soul” of the whole apostolate that leads us to bear fruit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 863-870. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

For the Church to remain truly apostolic, she must exercise the apostolate, which is the mission “to spread the Kingdom of Christ over all the earth.” Today’s readings remind us that all members of the Church are “sent out” on a mission to proclaim the Good News. Most importantly, Fr. Mike emphasizes that charity, drawn from our unity with Christ, is the “soul” of the whole apostolate that leads us to bear fruit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 863-870. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 121: The Apostolate (2024)e8cbb332-995e-4cf0-9bb5-4e48b539c98eTue, 30 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2024)c5b283b8-e901-420d-8ca9-6a12029b4a62Tue, 30 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2024)14a14f39-eb30-4ccf-a295-dacdfaa0fa23Tue, 30 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2024)076fcb19-04e3-46db-b7fd-a379a6faf67eTue, 30 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Dead StickBruno frowned and kicked at a stone as he walked home from school. As he approached Mr. Burk's house, he saw his Sunday school teacher working in the yard. "Hi there, Bruno," said Mr. Burk. "How are you today?""Not great," muttered Bruno. He shuffled his toe in the dirt. "I'm always getting into trouble at school." He sighed. "Since I've been coming to your Sunday school class, I've been trying to change and be good--but I just can't seem to do it. Today I had to stay in at recess because I talked back to a teacher."Mr. Burk leaned on his rake. "I'm sorry to hear that," he said.Bruno shrugged. "Like I said, I'm trying to do better, but I guess it's hopeless.""Oh, no, no, no!" said Mr. Burk. "It's not hopeless. I think you're just depending on the wrong things to help you." He picked up a small dead branch that had fallen from a tree. "I was going to plant some fruit trees out back. I'll water them and put fertilizer around them, and soon they'll bear juicy peaches and apples for me to eat." He held up the dead branch. "Why don't you help me plant this one?"Bruno laughed. "That's a dead stick. You know it won't grow anything."Mr. Burk looked at the stick. "True," he said. "A dead stick can't produce fruit. And you know what, Bruno? You may be like this stick--you don't have true life either if you haven't trusted Jesus as your Savior. Have you done that?""Well, no, I…I…" Bruno stammered. "I thought if I just went to church and read the Bible and did stuff like that, I'd be all right.""You said you want to do better, but you need Jesus for that," said Mr. Burk. "Even if you read the whole Bible and go to church and pray, you can't produce good fruit unless you have spiritual life that only comes through Jesus. You need Him to free you from sin and give you the power of the Holy Spirit so you can live in a way that shows others His love." Mr. Burk smiled at Bruno. "Would you like me to explain how you can receive real life through Jesus?"Bruno looked at the dead stick lying on the lawn and nodded.–Mary Rose Pearson

Bruno frowned and kicked at a stone as he walked home from school. As he approached Mr. Burk's house, he saw his Sunday school teacher working in the yard. "Hi there, Bruno," said Mr. Burk. "How are you today?""Not great," muttered Bruno. He shuffled his toe in the dirt. "I'm always getting into trouble at school." He sighed. "Since I've been coming to your Sunday school class, I've been trying to change and be good--but I just can't seem to do it. Today I had to stay in at recess because I talked back to a teacher."Mr. Burk leaned on his rake. "I'm sorry to hear that," he said.Bruno shrugged. "Like I said, I'm trying to do better, but I guess it's hopeless.""Oh, no, no, no!" said Mr. Burk. "It's not hopeless. I think you're just depending on the wrong things to help you." He picked up a small dead branch that had fallen from a tree. "I was going to plant some fruit trees out back. I'll water them and put fertilizer around them, and soon they'll bear juicy peaches and apples for me to eat." He held up the dead branch. "Why don't you help me plant this one?"Bruno laughed. "That's a dead stick. You know it won't grow anything."Mr. Burk looked at the stick. "True," he said. "A dead stick can't produce fruit. And you know what, Bruno? You may be like this stick--you don't have true life either if you haven't trusted Jesus as your Savior. Have you done that?""Well, no, I…I…" Bruno stammered. "I thought if I just went to church and read the Bible and did stuff like that, I'd be all right.""You said you want to do better, but you need Jesus for that," said Mr. Burk. "Even if you read the whole Bible and go to church and pray, you can't produce good fruit unless you have spiritual life that only comes through Jesus. You need Him to free you from sin and give you the power of the Holy Spirit so you can live in a way that shows others His love." Mr. Burk smiled at Bruno. "Would you like me to explain how you can receive real life through Jesus?"Bruno looked at the dead stick lying on the lawn and nodded.–Mary Rose Pearson

The Dead Stickb892367b-8552-47d3-9101-7a0885b5d4dbTue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Dead StickBruno frowned and kicked at a stone as he walked home from school. As he approached Mr. Burk's house, he saw his Sunday school teacher working in the yard. "Hi there, Bruno," said Mr. Burk. "How are you today?""Not great," muttered Bruno. He shuffled his toe in the dirt. "I'm always getting into trouble at school." He sighed. "Since I've been coming to your Sunday school class, I've been trying to change and be good--but I just can't seem to do it. Today I had to stay in at recess because I talked back to a teacher."Mr. Burk leaned on his rake. "I'm sorry to hear that," he said.Bruno shrugged. "Like I said, I'm trying to do better, but I guess it's hopeless.""Oh, no, no, no!" said Mr. Burk. "It's not hopeless. I think you're just depending on the wrong things to help you." He picked up a small dead branch that had fallen from a tree. "I was going to plant some fruit trees out back. I'll water them and put fertilizer around them, and soon they'll bear juicy peaches and apples for me to eat." He held up the dead branch. "Why don't you help me plant this one?"Bruno laughed. "That's a dead stick. You know it won't grow anything."Mr. Burk looked at the stick. "True," he said. "A dead stick can't produce fruit. And you know what, Bruno? You may be like this stick--you don't have true life either if you haven't trusted Jesus as your Savior. Have you done that?""Well, no, I…I…" Bruno stammered. "I thought if I just went to church and read the Bible and did stuff like that, I'd be all right.""You said you want to do better, but you need Jesus for that," said Mr. Burk. "Even if you read the whole Bible and go to church and pray, you can't produce good fruit unless you have spiritual life that only comes through Jesus. You need Him to free you from sin and give you the power of the Holy Spirit so you can live in a way that shows others His love." Mr. Burk smiled at Bruno. "Would you like me to explain how you can receive real life through Jesus?"Bruno looked at the dead stick lying on the lawn and nodded.–Mary Rose Pearson

Bruno frowned and kicked at a stone as he walked home from school. As he approached Mr. Burk's house, he saw his Sunday school teacher working in the yard. "Hi there, Bruno," said Mr. Burk. "How are you today?""Not great," muttered Bruno. He shuffled his toe in the dirt. "I'm always getting into trouble at school." He sighed. "Since I've been coming to your Sunday school class, I've been trying to change and be good--but I just can't seem to do it. Today I had to stay in at recess because I talked back to a teacher."Mr. Burk leaned on his rake. "I'm sorry to hear that," he said.Bruno shrugged. "Like I said, I'm trying to do better, but I guess it's hopeless.""Oh, no, no, no!" said Mr. Burk. "It's not hopeless. I think you're just depending on the wrong things to help you." He picked up a small dead branch that had fallen from a tree. "I was going to plant some fruit trees out back. I'll water them and put fertilizer around them, and soon they'll bear juicy peaches and apples for me to eat." He held up the dead branch. "Why don't you help me plant this one?"Bruno laughed. "That's a dead stick. You know it won't grow anything."Mr. Burk looked at the stick. "True," he said. "A dead stick can't produce fruit. And you know what, Bruno? You may be like this stick--you don't have true life either if you haven't trusted Jesus as your Savior. Have you done that?""Well, no, I…I…" Bruno stammered. "I thought if I just went to church and read the Bible and did stuff like that, I'd be all right.""You said you want to do better, but you need Jesus for that," said Mr. Burk. "Even if you read the whole Bible and go to church and pray, you can't produce good fruit unless you have spiritual life that only comes through Jesus. You need Him to free you from sin and give you the power of the Holy Spirit so you can live in a way that shows others His love." Mr. Burk smiled at Bruno. "Would you like me to explain how you can receive real life through Jesus?"Bruno looked at the dead stick lying on the lawn and nodded.–Mary Rose Pearson

The Dead Stickf2ba8d97-df71-4122-b986-35da22156029Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTime and Purpose with David BuckMost of us believe that God has a plan for us. Probably even a purpose...but do we know what it is? Have you done the work to really connect deeply with God's plan for you? If so, have you gone even further and aligned your time, your calendar, and your life with that purpose? Join me in this episode as David Buck shares both his story and his wisdom about this topic. Like many of us, God has regularly given David a radical turn in the "plan" of his life. As David learned to navigate these changes, he was better able to connect with his purpose and align his time to that purpose. I invite you to listen to this episode and do likewise. It will change your life. You can read more about David and his company (as well as take a free Time Management Analysis) at his website: https://infinitylifestyledesign.com/tma/

Most of us believe that God has a plan for us. Probably even a purpose...but do we know what it is? Have you done the work to really connect deeply with God's plan for you? If so, have you gone even further and aligned your time, your calendar, and your life with that purpose? Join me in this episode as David Buck shares both his story and his wisdom about this topic. Like many of us, God has regularly given David a radical turn in the "plan" of his life. As David learned to navigate these changes, he was better able to connect with his purpose and align his time to that purpose. I invite you to listen to this episode and do likewise. It will change your life. You can read more about David and his company (as well as take a free Time Management Analysis) at his website: https://infinitylifestyledesign.com/tma/

fullTime and Purpose with David Buckc99e4152-3bd1-4aea-a57e-6c0f65750066Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOzempic Expert: Ozempic Increases This Disease By A Factor Of 9! They're Lying To You About Ozempic Side Effects & What It's Doing To Our Brains! - Johann Hari It is being called a miracle drug, but what is the dark side to the weight loss medication Ozempic? Johann Hari is a New York Times best-selling author, his books include, ‘Chasing the Scream’, ‘Lost Connections’, and ‘Stolen Focus’. He has written for the world’s leading newspapers and magazines, and has twice been named ‘National Newspaper Journalist of the Year’ by Amnesty International. In this conversation Johann and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between weight gain and sexual abuse, what Ozempic does to the brain, how Japan will help solve the obesity crisis, and the 12 biggest risks of taking Ozempic. 00:00 Intro 01:46 How Did You Find Out About Ozempic 06:37 What Is Ozempic & How Much Is It? 09:51 How Does Ozempic Work 16:03 The Impact of Ozempic on the Brain 26:17 The Cheesecake Park Experiment 31:16 Obesity Is a Choice 44:53 Addiction Transfer 52:25 Obesogenic Environment 01:04:55 Where Can You Buy Ozempic 01:07:43 The Origins of Ozempic 01:10:15 Why You Shouldn't Take It 01:13:56 Is The Ozempic Face Real? 01:18:08 The Risk of Muscle Loss 01:20:36 Suicide Risk and Fatalities 01:29:49 How Do We Undo Stress 01:30:01 Diabetes Is More Deadly Than Weight Loss Drugs 01:32:24 Downsides 01:39:21 Will Everyone Be on Ozempic? 01:42:47 Should the Government Intervene? 01:50:46 Weight Gain After Ozempic 01:53:59 Children and Ozempic 01:57:21 Celebrities Taking Ozempic and Hiding the Truth 02:05:37 Ozempic Is An Addiction Killer! 02:12:34 Oprah Taking About Her Losing Weight Journey 02:15:03 Will People Exercise Less If They Can Just Take Ozempic 02:18:58 High Demand Of Ozempic & Issues Caused 02:23:10 The Last Guest Question You can purchase Johann’s newest book, ‘Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight Loss Drugs’, available on 2nd May 2024, here: https://amzn.to/4di51Ou Follow Johann: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4bfqkyj Twitter - https://bit.ly/44ixqjd YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Uzccdr Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: WHOOP: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is being called a miracle drug, but what is the dark side to the weight loss medication Ozempic? Johann Hari is a New York Times best-selling author, his books include, ‘Chasing the Scream’, ‘Lost Connections’, and ‘Stolen Focus’. He has written for the world’s leading newspapers and magazines, and has twice been named ‘National Newspaper Journalist of the Year’ by Amnesty International. In this conversation Johann and Steven discuss topics such as, the link between weight gain and sexual abuse, what Ozempic does to the brain, how Japan will help solve the obesity crisis, and the 12 biggest risks of taking Ozempic. 00:00 Intro 01:46 How Did You Find Out About Ozempic 06:37 What Is Ozempic & How Much Is It? 09:51 How Does Ozempic Work 16:03 The Impact of Ozempic on the Brain 26:17 The Cheesecake Park Experiment 31:16 Obesity Is a Choice 44:53 Addiction Transfer 52:25 Obesogenic Environment 01:04:55 Where Can You Buy Ozempic 01:07:43 The Origins of Ozempic 01:10:15 Why You Shouldn't Take It 01:13:56 Is The Ozempic Face Real? 01:18:08 The Risk of Muscle Loss 01:20:36 Suicide Risk and Fatalities 01:29:49 How Do We Undo Stress 01:30:01 Diabetes Is More Deadly Than Weight Loss Drugs 01:32:24 Downsides 01:39:21 Will Everyone Be on Ozempic? 01:42:47 Should the Government Intervene? 01:50:46 Weight Gain After Ozempic 01:53:59 Children and Ozempic 01:57:21 Celebrities Taking Ozempic and Hiding the Truth 02:05:37 Ozempic Is An Addiction Killer! 02:12:34 Oprah Taking About Her Losing Weight Journey 02:15:03 Will People Exercise Less If They Can Just Take Ozempic 02:18:58 High Demand Of Ozempic & Issues Caused 02:23:10 The Last Guest Question You can purchase Johann’s newest book, ‘Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight Loss Drugs’, available on 2nd May 2024, here: https://amzn.to/4di51Ou Follow Johann: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4bfqkyj Twitter - https://bit.ly/44ixqjd YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Uzccdr Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: WHOOP: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullOzempic Expert: Ozempic Increases This Disease By A Factor Of 9! They're Lying To You About Ozempic Side Effects & What It's Doing To Our Brains! - Johann Hari 51db584e-8798-4fb8-b998-d3f664169e94Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +00009017https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2024) Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2024)fbdfe89f-08f6-4b1f-bf29-7f2a32c4a5a4Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: The Apostolic Church (2024) The fourth mark of the Catholic Church is her &quot;apostolic&quot; nature. Fr. Mike explains the three ways the Church is apostolic and discusses how this characteristic shapes the unique structure and Tradition of the Catholic Church. He also encourages us to pray for our local bishops, who continue to shepherd us in the Faith today as the Apostles&#39; successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 857-862. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The fourth mark of the Catholic Church is her &quot;apostolic&quot; nature. Fr. Mike explains the three ways the Church is apostolic and discusses how this characteristic shapes the unique structure and Tradition of the Catholic Church. He also encourages us to pray for our local bishops, who continue to shepherd us in the Faith today as the Apostles&#39; successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 857-862. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 120: The Apostolic Church (2024)11be1511-651b-4c05-822d-95c442fdb6e6Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: The Apostolic Church (2024) The fourth mark of the Catholic Church is her &quot;apostolic&quot; nature. Fr. Mike explains the three ways the Church is apostolic and discusses how this characteristic shapes the unique structure and Tradition of the Catholic Church. He also encourages us to pray for our local bishops, who continue to shepherd us in the Faith today as the Apostles&#39; successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 857-862. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The fourth mark of the Catholic Church is her &quot;apostolic&quot; nature. Fr. Mike explains the three ways the Church is apostolic and discusses how this characteristic shapes the unique structure and Tradition of the Catholic Church. He also encourages us to pray for our local bishops, who continue to shepherd us in the Faith today as the Apostles&#39; successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 857-862. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 120: The Apostolic Church (2024)7b4e6e58-4dfc-4457-b4c7-9cec660efb90Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2024) Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2024)ec51aa09-2d37-4879-b54a-dcf4af8cdbbfMon, 29 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2024) Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2024)6b8f378c-cb56-42a0-83cd-d523d1ddd098Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2024) Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2024)1a2d8229-19ba-43cb-8cc4-87b9a71113efMon, 29 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWithout a ScriptAs the curtain dropped at the end of her school play, Hazel's dad and brother made their way backstage. "You remembered every line perfectly," Dad said, giving her a hug.Hazel smiled. "Before the curtain rose at the beginning, I was so scared! I didn't see how I was going to get through it without my script in front of me. But when I had to start talking, the words just came back.""What's a script?" asked Hazel's little brother, Tommy."It's a copy of the play," said Hazel. "On my copy, I marked the words I had to say." She smiled at a girl walking by. "Good job, Mia!""Thanks," murmured Mia. "You did good too, Hazel."As Hazel and her family drove home, Hazel spoke. "Remember Mia? She seems really unhappy lately. I feel like I should talk to her about it, but I'm afraid I might say the wrong thing." She looked at the script she held in her hand. "I wish there were a script for that sort of thing.""Well, you're in good company," Dad said. "I think the apostle Paul was sometimes a bit concerned about saying the wrong thing too.""No way!" said Hazel. "Paul was one of the greatest preachers ever!""But he was human--just like you. And he had a big responsibility too--helping people understand how much God loves them and what Jesus did to save them. Do you know what he did about it?""Maybe he prayed," suggested Tommy."Yes, he did," answered Dad. "And he also asked his Christian friends to pray that God would put the right words into his mouth.""Sort of how the right words to the play popped into my head tonight?""Sort of," said Dad. "Only the words he spoke came from God, not from a script. You may not know the right thing to say to Mia, but God knows exactly what you need to say--and what Mia needs to hear. Pray about it, and if you believe God wants you to talk with her, go for it, trusting Him to help you. I'll pray for you too."–Heather Tekavec

As the curtain dropped at the end of her school play, Hazel's dad and brother made their way backstage. "You remembered every line perfectly," Dad said, giving her a hug.Hazel smiled. "Before the curtain rose at the beginning, I was so scared! I didn't see how I was going to get through it without my script in front of me. But when I had to start talking, the words just came back.""What's a script?" asked Hazel's little brother, Tommy."It's a copy of the play," said Hazel. "On my copy, I marked the words I had to say." She smiled at a girl walking by. "Good job, Mia!""Thanks," murmured Mia. "You did good too, Hazel."As Hazel and her family drove home, Hazel spoke. "Remember Mia? She seems really unhappy lately. I feel like I should talk to her about it, but I'm afraid I might say the wrong thing." She looked at the script she held in her hand. "I wish there were a script for that sort of thing.""Well, you're in good company," Dad said. "I think the apostle Paul was sometimes a bit concerned about saying the wrong thing too.""No way!" said Hazel. "Paul was one of the greatest preachers ever!""But he was human--just like you. And he had a big responsibility too--helping people understand how much God loves them and what Jesus did to save them. Do you know what he did about it?""Maybe he prayed," suggested Tommy."Yes, he did," answered Dad. "And he also asked his Christian friends to pray that God would put the right words into his mouth.""Sort of how the right words to the play popped into my head tonight?""Sort of," said Dad. "Only the words he spoke came from God, not from a script. You may not know the right thing to say to Mia, but God knows exactly what you need to say--and what Mia needs to hear. Pray about it, and if you believe God wants you to talk with her, go for it, trusting Him to help you. I'll pray for you too."–Heather Tekavec

Without a Script9a2a2a72-ac20-419b-a424-6bb4d905637aMon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWithout a ScriptAs the curtain dropped at the end of her school play, Hazel's dad and brother made their way backstage. "You remembered every line perfectly," Dad said, giving her a hug.Hazel smiled. "Before the curtain rose at the beginning, I was so scared! I didn't see how I was going to get through it without my script in front of me. But when I had to start talking, the words just came back.""What's a script?" asked Hazel's little brother, Tommy."It's a copy of the play," said Hazel. "On my copy, I marked the words I had to say." She smiled at a girl walking by. "Good job, Mia!""Thanks," murmured Mia. "You did good too, Hazel."As Hazel and her family drove home, Hazel spoke. "Remember Mia? She seems really unhappy lately. I feel like I should talk to her about it, but I'm afraid I might say the wrong thing." She looked at the script she held in her hand. "I wish there were a script for that sort of thing.""Well, you're in good company," Dad said. "I think the apostle Paul was sometimes a bit concerned about saying the wrong thing too.""No way!" said Hazel. "Paul was one of the greatest preachers ever!""But he was human--just like you. And he had a big responsibility too--helping people understand how much God loves them and what Jesus did to save them. Do you know what he did about it?""Maybe he prayed," suggested Tommy."Yes, he did," answered Dad. "And he also asked his Christian friends to pray that God would put the right words into his mouth.""Sort of how the right words to the play popped into my head tonight?""Sort of," said Dad. "Only the words he spoke came from God, not from a script. You may not know the right thing to say to Mia, but God knows exactly what you need to say--and what Mia needs to hear. Pray about it, and if you believe God wants you to talk with her, go for it, trusting Him to help you. I'll pray for you too."–Heather Tekavec

As the curtain dropped at the end of her school play, Hazel's dad and brother made their way backstage. "You remembered every line perfectly," Dad said, giving her a hug.Hazel smiled. "Before the curtain rose at the beginning, I was so scared! I didn't see how I was going to get through it without my script in front of me. But when I had to start talking, the words just came back.""What's a script?" asked Hazel's little brother, Tommy."It's a copy of the play," said Hazel. "On my copy, I marked the words I had to say." She smiled at a girl walking by. "Good job, Mia!""Thanks," murmured Mia. "You did good too, Hazel."As Hazel and her family drove home, Hazel spoke. "Remember Mia? She seems really unhappy lately. I feel like I should talk to her about it, but I'm afraid I might say the wrong thing." She looked at the script she held in her hand. "I wish there were a script for that sort of thing.""Well, you're in good company," Dad said. "I think the apostle Paul was sometimes a bit concerned about saying the wrong thing too.""No way!" said Hazel. "Paul was one of the greatest preachers ever!""But he was human--just like you. And he had a big responsibility too--helping people understand how much God loves them and what Jesus did to save them. Do you know what he did about it?""Maybe he prayed," suggested Tommy."Yes, he did," answered Dad. "And he also asked his Christian friends to pray that God would put the right words into his mouth.""Sort of how the right words to the play popped into my head tonight?""Sort of," said Dad. "Only the words he spoke came from God, not from a script. You may not know the right thing to say to Mia, but God knows exactly what you need to say--and what Mia needs to hear. Pray about it, and if you believe God wants you to talk with her, go for it, trusting Him to help you. I'll pray for you too."–Heather Tekavec

Without a Script1dbf3df4-83b3-439f-94bc-08340b754dc2Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: David's Wisdom (2024) In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 119: David's Wisdom (2024)8848b891-d918-4d71-bf70-699ec48db67bSun, 28 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: The Church’s Missionary Mandate (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the many aspects of the Church’s missionary mandate. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of engaging and living out Christ’s great commission. We conclude today with a reflection on the fact that it is the love of Christ that urges us on in our mission of patience in bearing witness to the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 849-856. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the many aspects of the Church’s missionary mandate. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of engaging and living out Christ’s great commission. We conclude today with a reflection on the fact that it is the love of Christ that urges us on in our mission of patience in bearing witness to the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 849-856. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 119: The Church’s Missionary Mandate (2024)2776b5af-2f75-4442-b0f1-85fac5807acdSun, 28 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: The Church’s Missionary Mandate (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the many aspects of the Church’s missionary mandate. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of engaging and living out Christ’s great commission. We conclude today with a reflection on the fact that it is the love of Christ that urges us on in our mission of patience in bearing witness to the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 849-856. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the many aspects of the Church’s missionary mandate. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of engaging and living out Christ’s great commission. We conclude today with a reflection on the fact that it is the love of Christ that urges us on in our mission of patience in bearing witness to the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 849-856. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 119: The Church’s Missionary Mandate (2024)454ade73-76a8-4434-8d44-6550f9454290Sun, 28 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: David's Wisdom (2024) In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 119: David's Wisdom (2024)a11f5692-963c-4ca7-b55b-2e9fefc37b85Sun, 28 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: David's Wisdom (2024) In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 119: David's Wisdom (2024)078cbc82-0414-4b52-ade9-bad529851836Sun, 28 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: David's Wisdom (2024) In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 119: David's Wisdom (2024)d1856a86-309b-436a-a38e-46cb9b4b15ceSun, 28 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGuiltyWhere's Pippi? wondered Monica when she got home from school. She always meets me at the door. Then she saw it--a trail of tissue paper from the bathroom down the hall. "Oh, you naughty puppy! Come here, Pippi!" A brown ball of fur came slinking out from under Monica's bed, tail tucked between its legs. Monica laughed. "You know you're guilty, don't you?" she said, picking up the puppy and rubbing her fur. "But I love you anyway, and I forgive you. Let's get this mess cleaned up."That night, Monica had trouble sleeping. She couldn't forget something bad she had done that afternoon. She tossed and turned as it went over and over in her mind. Why did I do that? she kept asking herself. Jesus must be so mad at me. I wish I could hide! She pulled the blanket over her head, but it didn't help. Suddenly, Monica shivered. "Mom!" she called. "Mom!"The light came on, and Monica blinked as she lowered the blanket and saw Mom's concerned look. "Oh, Mom," said Monica, wide-eyed. "It seemed like Jesus was right here!""Why does that scare you?" asked Mom. "You know Jesus loves you and is always with you."Monica's voice shook. "Well, I…I stole some money from Saralyn. It was on her desk, and--""And that's why you're afraid." Mom put her arms around Monica. "Remember how Pippi tried to hide after dragging the tissue paper down the hall from the bathroom?"Monica nodded. "Yes, but it didn't work. I knew where she was hiding and what she'd done. She knew too. I could tell she was ashamed, and I forgave her.""Well, we often try to do the same thing with God," said Mom. "When we sin, the sense of God's presence can be frightening and make us feel ashamed. But we don't ever have to hide from God in shame, because Jesus took the guilt and shame of our sins on Himself when He died on the cross. When we confess our sin to Him, He will forgive us, just like you forgave Pippi.""I'll ask Him to forgive me now," said Monica. "And I'll return the money tomorrow." Together, Mom and Monica bowed their heads and prayed. Then Monica snuggled down under the covers, and soon she was fast asleep.–Barbara J. Westberg

Where's Pippi? wondered Monica when she got home from school. She always meets me at the door. Then she saw it--a trail of tissue paper from the bathroom down the hall. "Oh, you naughty puppy! Come here, Pippi!" A brown ball of fur came slinking out from under Monica's bed, tail tucked between its legs. Monica laughed. "You know you're guilty, don't you?" she said, picking up the puppy and rubbing her fur. "But I love you anyway, and I forgive you. Let's get this mess cleaned up."That night, Monica had trouble sleeping. She couldn't forget something bad she had done that afternoon. She tossed and turned as it went over and over in her mind. Why did I do that? she kept asking herself. Jesus must be so mad at me. I wish I could hide! She pulled the blanket over her head, but it didn't help. Suddenly, Monica shivered. "Mom!" she called. "Mom!"The light came on, and Monica blinked as she lowered the blanket and saw Mom's concerned look. "Oh, Mom," said Monica, wide-eyed. "It seemed like Jesus was right here!""Why does that scare you?" asked Mom. "You know Jesus loves you and is always with you."Monica's voice shook. "Well, I…I stole some money from Saralyn. It was on her desk, and--""And that's why you're afraid." Mom put her arms around Monica. "Remember how Pippi tried to hide after dragging the tissue paper down the hall from the bathroom?"Monica nodded. "Yes, but it didn't work. I knew where she was hiding and what she'd done. She knew too. I could tell she was ashamed, and I forgave her.""Well, we often try to do the same thing with God," said Mom. "When we sin, the sense of God's presence can be frightening and make us feel ashamed. But we don't ever have to hide from God in shame, because Jesus took the guilt and shame of our sins on Himself when He died on the cross. When we confess our sin to Him, He will forgive us, just like you forgave Pippi.""I'll ask Him to forgive me now," said Monica. "And I'll return the money tomorrow." Together, Mom and Monica bowed their heads and prayed. Then Monica snuggled down under the covers, and soon she was fast asleep.–Barbara J. Westberg

Guilty8e3520d4-24b5-4bd5-9392-8c3abe52da3bSun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGuiltyWhere's Pippi? wondered Monica when she got home from school. She always meets me at the door. Then she saw it--a trail of tissue paper from the bathroom down the hall. "Oh, you naughty puppy! Come here, Pippi!" A brown ball of fur came slinking out from under Monica's bed, tail tucked between its legs. Monica laughed. "You know you're guilty, don't you?" she said, picking up the puppy and rubbing her fur. "But I love you anyway, and I forgive you. Let's get this mess cleaned up."That night, Monica had trouble sleeping. She couldn't forget something bad she had done that afternoon. She tossed and turned as it went over and over in her mind. Why did I do that? she kept asking herself. Jesus must be so mad at me. I wish I could hide! She pulled the blanket over her head, but it didn't help. Suddenly, Monica shivered. "Mom!" she called. "Mom!"The light came on, and Monica blinked as she lowered the blanket and saw Mom's concerned look. "Oh, Mom," said Monica, wide-eyed. "It seemed like Jesus was right here!""Why does that scare you?" asked Mom. "You know Jesus loves you and is always with you."Monica's voice shook. "Well, I…I stole some money from Saralyn. It was on her desk, and--""And that's why you're afraid." Mom put her arms around Monica. "Remember how Pippi tried to hide after dragging the tissue paper down the hall from the bathroom?"Monica nodded. "Yes, but it didn't work. I knew where she was hiding and what she'd done. She knew too. I could tell she was ashamed, and I forgave her.""Well, we often try to do the same thing with God," said Mom. "When we sin, the sense of God's presence can be frightening and make us feel ashamed. But we don't ever have to hide from God in shame, because Jesus took the guilt and shame of our sins on Himself when He died on the cross. When we confess our sin to Him, He will forgive us, just like you forgave Pippi.""I'll ask Him to forgive me now," said Monica. "And I'll return the money tomorrow." Together, Mom and Monica bowed their heads and prayed. Then Monica snuggled down under the covers, and soon she was fast asleep.–Barbara J. Westberg

Where's Pippi? wondered Monica when she got home from school. She always meets me at the door. Then she saw it--a trail of tissue paper from the bathroom down the hall. "Oh, you naughty puppy! Come here, Pippi!" A brown ball of fur came slinking out from under Monica's bed, tail tucked between its legs. Monica laughed. "You know you're guilty, don't you?" she said, picking up the puppy and rubbing her fur. "But I love you anyway, and I forgive you. Let's get this mess cleaned up."That night, Monica had trouble sleeping. She couldn't forget something bad she had done that afternoon. She tossed and turned as it went over and over in her mind. Why did I do that? she kept asking herself. Jesus must be so mad at me. I wish I could hide! She pulled the blanket over her head, but it didn't help. Suddenly, Monica shivered. "Mom!" she called. "Mom!"The light came on, and Monica blinked as she lowered the blanket and saw Mom's concerned look. "Oh, Mom," said Monica, wide-eyed. "It seemed like Jesus was right here!""Why does that scare you?" asked Mom. "You know Jesus loves you and is always with you."Monica's voice shook. "Well, I…I stole some money from Saralyn. It was on her desk, and--""And that's why you're afraid." Mom put her arms around Monica. "Remember how Pippi tried to hide after dragging the tissue paper down the hall from the bathroom?"Monica nodded. "Yes, but it didn't work. I knew where she was hiding and what she'd done. She knew too. I could tell she was ashamed, and I forgave her.""Well, we often try to do the same thing with God," said Mom. "When we sin, the sense of God's presence can be frightening and make us feel ashamed. But we don't ever have to hide from God in shame, because Jesus took the guilt and shame of our sins on Himself when He died on the cross. When we confess our sin to Him, He will forgive us, just like you forgave Pippi.""I'll ask Him to forgive me now," said Monica. "And I'll return the money tomorrow." Together, Mom and Monica bowed their heads and prayed. Then Monica snuggled down under the covers, and soon she was fast asleep.–Barbara J. Westberg

Guiltyaddd4479-1455-481a-ac68-1ff6205e38b9Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/28/24 Nunc Coepi: Time to Start Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. You got to wake up today. We don't know if we will have enough time to finish, but we do know that we have time to start. We have a tendency to delay, but the only time that we have is now; and since we got to wake up today, we have the chance to say "Now, I begin". Mass Readings from April 28, 2024: Acts 9:26-31 Psalms 22:26-28, 30-321 John 3:18-24 John 15:1-8

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. You got to wake up today. We don't know if we will have enough time to finish, but we do know that we have time to start. We have a tendency to delay, but the only time that we have is now; and since we got to wake up today, we have the chance to say "Now, I begin". Mass Readings from April 28, 2024: Acts 9:26-31 Psalms 22:26-28, 30-321 John 3:18-24 John 15:1-8

full4/28/24 Nunc Coepi: Time to Start17bd6e63-6fd0-4007-817d-843eb24bdee3Sat, 27 Apr 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/28/24 Nunc Coepi: Time to Start Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. You got to wake up today. We don't know if we will have enough time to finish, but we do know that we have time to start. We have a tendency to delay, but the only time that we have is now; and since we got to wake up today, we have the chance to say "Now, I begin". Mass Readings from April 28, 2024: Acts 9:26-31 Psalms 22:26-28, 30-321 John 3:18-24 John 15:1-8

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. You got to wake up today. We don't know if we will have enough time to finish, but we do know that we have time to start. We have a tendency to delay, but the only time that we have is now; and since we got to wake up today, we have the chance to say "Now, I begin". Mass Readings from April 28, 2024: Acts 9:26-31 Psalms 22:26-28, 30-321 John 3:18-24 John 15:1-8

full04/28/24 Nunc Coepi: Time to Startf604ae93-23de-4e70-953d-30a8338eb6a0Sat, 27 Apr 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/28/24 Nunc Coepi: Time to Start Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. You got to wake up today. We don't know if we will have enough time to finish, but we do know that we have time to start. We have a tendency to delay, but the only time that we have is now; and since we got to wake up today, we have the chance to say "Now, I begin". Mass Readings from April 28, 2024: Acts 9:26-31 Psalms 22:26-28, 30-321 John 3:18-24 John 15:1-8

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. You got to wake up today. We don't know if we will have enough time to finish, but we do know that we have time to start. We have a tendency to delay, but the only time that we have is now; and since we got to wake up today, we have the chance to say "Now, I begin". Mass Readings from April 28, 2024: Acts 9:26-31 Psalms 22:26-28, 30-321 John 3:18-24 John 15:1-8

full04/28/24 Nunc Coepi: Time to Start9255f2fc-68ae-49bc-a669-4012dda9d5adSat, 27 Apr 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2024)9c2ac8ba-12c6-4a33-8eb5-61d08c63e0bcSat, 27 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: The Church and Non-Christians (2024) Fr. Mike examines the relationship between the Church and non-Christian religions. He discusses that while there is some degree of goodness and truth in every religion, the fullness of truth exists in the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the statement from the early Church Fathers that “outside the Church there is no salvation.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 839-848. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the relationship between the Church and non-Christian religions. He discusses that while there is some degree of goodness and truth in every religion, the fullness of truth exists in the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the statement from the early Church Fathers that “outside the Church there is no salvation.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 839-848. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 118: The Church and Non-Christians (2024)082b75a0-87ba-4b29-980f-1abc53e3094dSat, 27 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: The Church and Non-Christians (2024) Fr. Mike examines the relationship between the Church and non-Christian religions. He discusses that while there is some degree of goodness and truth in every religion, the fullness of truth exists in the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the statement from the early Church Fathers that “outside the Church there is no salvation.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 839-848. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the relationship between the Church and non-Christian religions. He discusses that while there is some degree of goodness and truth in every religion, the fullness of truth exists in the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the statement from the early Church Fathers that “outside the Church there is no salvation.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 839-848. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 118: The Church and Non-Christians (2024)2a3d5974-328e-45da-b073-fb98ad281c4bSat, 27 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2024)a7f0f164-708a-4422-8cd6-44f513bb83e3Sat, 27 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2024)34ebb6fb-78a3-4883-a0b9-28dae3b16867Sat, 27 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2024)af372680-378e-4605-8eb9-2ceab923bcc6Sat, 27 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsColby Gives Thanks"What a great day!" Colby told his dad as they said goodbye to their friends at the park. They'd joined other families to hang out and have fun. Colby's two best friends, Asher and Arlo, had been there too. As Colby and his father turned toward the sidewalk, they spotted an ice cream truck parked there."Please, Dad!" Colby cried. "Just this once!"Dad smiled. "Sure, just this once." He handed Colby some money.Colby rushed to the truck and requested his favorite sweet treat--the strawberry shortcake bar. He eagerly unwrapped it and took a bite as the ice cream truck drove away. Just then, Colby tripped on a curb. The delicious dessert fell from his grasp, landing in the dirt. "No!" Colby yelled. He knew it could not be rescued and began to cry."I'm sorry, buddy. I wish I could buy you another one, but the truck just left." Dad hugged Colby and then picked up the filthy shortcake bar and tossed it in the trash.Walking home, Colby said, "Dad, I had fun today until I dropped my ice cream. That spoiled my whole day.""I know the ruined ice cream bar was a disappointment, but did it really wreck your entire day?""Maybe," Colby replied."Colby, remember last summer when you trusted Jesus to forgive your sins and be your Savior?" Dad asked. Colby nodded. "Well, now you are God's child, and do you know what He wants for His children?""What, Dad?""He wants us to be grateful. He tells us to be thankful in all situations.""I am not thankful I dropped my ice cream!" Colby announced."You don't have to be, buddy. God tells us to be grateful in all things--not for all things. When we remember that Jesus saved us and promises us eternal life, we can be thankful for the joy and hope we have in Him, even when bad things happen. And we can thank Him for the good things in our lives too. Can you think of anything from today that you would like to thank God for?""Yes! My friends, Asher and Arlo; the kickball game at the park; and one more thing, Dad.""What's that?""I'm thankful we have more ice cream at home!"–Allison Wilson Lee

"What a great day!" Colby told his dad as they said goodbye to their friends at the park. They'd joined other families to hang out and have fun. Colby's two best friends, Asher and Arlo, had been there too. As Colby and his father turned toward the sidewalk, they spotted an ice cream truck parked there."Please, Dad!" Colby cried. "Just this once!"Dad smiled. "Sure, just this once." He handed Colby some money.Colby rushed to the truck and requested his favorite sweet treat--the strawberry shortcake bar. He eagerly unwrapped it and took a bite as the ice cream truck drove away. Just then, Colby tripped on a curb. The delicious dessert fell from his grasp, landing in the dirt. "No!" Colby yelled. He knew it could not be rescued and began to cry."I'm sorry, buddy. I wish I could buy you another one, but the truck just left." Dad hugged Colby and then picked up the filthy shortcake bar and tossed it in the trash.Walking home, Colby said, "Dad, I had fun today until I dropped my ice cream. That spoiled my whole day.""I know the ruined ice cream bar was a disappointment, but did it really wreck your entire day?""Maybe," Colby replied."Colby, remember last summer when you trusted Jesus to forgive your sins and be your Savior?" Dad asked. Colby nodded. "Well, now you are God's child, and do you know what He wants for His children?""What, Dad?""He wants us to be grateful. He tells us to be thankful in all situations.""I am not thankful I dropped my ice cream!" Colby announced."You don't have to be, buddy. God tells us to be grateful in all things--not for all things. When we remember that Jesus saved us and promises us eternal life, we can be thankful for the joy and hope we have in Him, even when bad things happen. And we can thank Him for the good things in our lives too. Can you think of anything from today that you would like to thank God for?""Yes! My friends, Asher and Arlo; the kickball game at the park; and one more thing, Dad.""What's that?""I'm thankful we have more ice cream at home!"–Allison Wilson Lee

Colby Gives Thanks1e7047a8-4cac-4647-a55d-1fd0f3c9fcb2Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsColby Gives Thanks"What a great day!" Colby told his dad as they said goodbye to their friends at the park. They'd joined other families to hang out and have fun. Colby's two best friends, Asher and Arlo, had been there too. As Colby and his father turned toward the sidewalk, they spotted an ice cream truck parked there."Please, Dad!" Colby cried. "Just this once!"Dad smiled. "Sure, just this once." He handed Colby some money.Colby rushed to the truck and requested his favorite sweet treat--the strawberry shortcake bar. He eagerly unwrapped it and took a bite as the ice cream truck drove away. Just then, Colby tripped on a curb. The delicious dessert fell from his grasp, landing in the dirt. "No!" Colby yelled. He knew it could not be rescued and began to cry."I'm sorry, buddy. I wish I could buy you another one, but the truck just left." Dad hugged Colby and then picked up the filthy shortcake bar and tossed it in the trash.Walking home, Colby said, "Dad, I had fun today until I dropped my ice cream. That spoiled my whole day.""I know the ruined ice cream bar was a disappointment, but did it really wreck your entire day?""Maybe," Colby replied."Colby, remember last summer when you trusted Jesus to forgive your sins and be your Savior?" Dad asked. Colby nodded. "Well, now you are God's child, and do you know what He wants for His children?""What, Dad?""He wants us to be grateful. He tells us to be thankful in all situations.""I am not thankful I dropped my ice cream!" Colby announced."You don't have to be, buddy. God tells us to be grateful in all things--not for all things. When we remember that Jesus saved us and promises us eternal life, we can be thankful for the joy and hope we have in Him, even when bad things happen. And we can thank Him for the good things in our lives too. Can you think of anything from today that you would like to thank God for?""Yes! My friends, Asher and Arlo; the kickball game at the park; and one more thing, Dad.""What's that?""I'm thankful we have more ice cream at home!"–Allison Wilson Lee

"What a great day!" Colby told his dad as they said goodbye to their friends at the park. They'd joined other families to hang out and have fun. Colby's two best friends, Asher and Arlo, had been there too. As Colby and his father turned toward the sidewalk, they spotted an ice cream truck parked there."Please, Dad!" Colby cried. "Just this once!"Dad smiled. "Sure, just this once." He handed Colby some money.Colby rushed to the truck and requested his favorite sweet treat--the strawberry shortcake bar. He eagerly unwrapped it and took a bite as the ice cream truck drove away. Just then, Colby tripped on a curb. The delicious dessert fell from his grasp, landing in the dirt. "No!" Colby yelled. He knew it could not be rescued and began to cry."I'm sorry, buddy. I wish I could buy you another one, but the truck just left." Dad hugged Colby and then picked up the filthy shortcake bar and tossed it in the trash.Walking home, Colby said, "Dad, I had fun today until I dropped my ice cream. That spoiled my whole day.""I know the ruined ice cream bar was a disappointment, but did it really wreck your entire day?""Maybe," Colby replied."Colby, remember last summer when you trusted Jesus to forgive your sins and be your Savior?" Dad asked. Colby nodded. "Well, now you are God's child, and do you know what He wants for His children?""What, Dad?""He wants us to be grateful. He tells us to be thankful in all situations.""I am not thankful I dropped my ice cream!" Colby announced."You don't have to be, buddy. God tells us to be grateful in all things--not for all things. When we remember that Jesus saved us and promises us eternal life, we can be thankful for the joy and hope we have in Him, even when bad things happen. And we can thank Him for the good things in our lives too. Can you think of anything from today that you would like to thank God for?""Yes! My friends, Asher and Arlo; the kickball game at the park; and one more thing, Dad.""What's that?""I'm thankful we have more ice cream at home!"–Allison Wilson Lee

Colby Gives Thanks334e0b58-6980-44ba-9f8a-aee6b0abafc9Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS3 EP3. Psychics and Zodiac SignsHey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, continues the boldness that the Lord has given season 3 as she talks on the topic of psychics, zodiac signs, card readings, etc. Ally has felt such an urgency to debunk all of that and share why we absolutely cannot entertain those things when we are walking with Jesus. The Bible literally tells us how dangerous it can be to dabble in those things and so we have to ask for the discernment to identify and rebuke them so that we can freely walk in the light of Jesus. ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, continues the boldness that the Lord has given season 3 as she talks on the topic of psychics, zodiac signs, card readings, etc. Ally has felt such an urgency to debunk all of that and share why we absolutely cannot entertain those things when we are walking with Jesus. The Bible literally tells us how dangerous it can be to dabble in those things and so we have to ask for the discernment to identify and rebuke them so that we can freely walk in the light of Jesus. ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS3 EP3. Psychics and Zodiac Signs417a2e9e-78e4-41ac-9ee7-6711489aad86Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStephanie Ike & The Spirit Realm | Girls Gone BibleGGB GANG. DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH WE LOVE YOU??? this is the one of most special episodes we've ever filmed. our guest is Stephanie Ike Okafor. Stephanie is the executive pastor at One Potters House and has blessed us all with countless YouTube videos and books. She has played a massive role in Ari and I's journey with Jesus. Today we cover all things spirituality. We talk about witchcraft, demonic oppression, generational curses, deliverance, and spiritual authority through Jesus. this episode is incredibly informative and educational and we just know it'll bless you the way it blessed us. we love you all so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!!!!!!!! the first night of GGB LIVE SHOW tour is set for May 15th in Atlanta, Georgia at the Center Stage Theatre. click this link for tickets https://girlsgonebible.com/pages/live... we can't wait to see you, love you, pray with you, laugh &amp; cry with you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

GGB GANG. DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH WE LOVE YOU??? this is the one of most special episodes we've ever filmed. our guest is Stephanie Ike Okafor. Stephanie is the executive pastor at One Potters House and has blessed us all with countless YouTube videos and books. She has played a massive role in Ari and I's journey with Jesus. Today we cover all things spirituality. We talk about witchcraft, demonic oppression, generational curses, deliverance, and spiritual authority through Jesus. this episode is incredibly informative and educational and we just know it'll bless you the way it blessed us. we love you all so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!!!!!!!! the first night of GGB LIVE SHOW tour is set for May 15th in Atlanta, Georgia at the Center Stage Theatre. click this link for tickets https://girlsgonebible.com/pages/live... we can't wait to see you, love you, pray with you, laugh &amp; cry with you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullStephanie Ike & The Spirit Realm | Girls Gone Bible1ba05f93-65d8-4dc1-8696-ee2f5e6f833cFri, 26 Apr 2024 08:13:35 +00005485https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 159: The Most Important Sex Advice You NEED To Hear: Esther Perel In this moment, world-renowned relationship therapist, Esther Perel discusses sexless relationships. In her work, Esther says that many of her patients focus so heavily on the amount of sex they are having, and begin to panic when this starts to change. Instead, she says that they should focus on the quality of the experience, and the connection they have with their partner. Esther believes that many of the issues and concerns around the amount of sex a couple is having can be reduced by having better communication around sex. These conversations include a partner’s fantasy life, what they enjoy, what excites them, and what do they look for in sex. Most couples have never had these conversations before and don’t realise that sexuality is a vast topic that changes with their lives. Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/5YgGK3Hw3Ib Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/jNfxRBKw3Ib Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Esther Perel: https://www.estherperel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, world-renowned relationship therapist, Esther Perel discusses sexless relationships. In her work, Esther says that many of her patients focus so heavily on the amount of sex they are having, and begin to panic when this starts to change. Instead, she says that they should focus on the quality of the experience, and the connection they have with their partner. Esther believes that many of the issues and concerns around the amount of sex a couple is having can be reduced by having better communication around sex. These conversations include a partner’s fantasy life, what they enjoy, what excites them, and what do they look for in sex. Most couples have never had these conversations before and don’t realise that sexuality is a vast topic that changes with their lives. Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/5YgGK3Hw3Ib Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/jNfxRBKw3Ib Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Esther Perel: https://www.estherperel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 159: The Most Important Sex Advice You NEED To Hear: Esther Perel 9042f42b-647a-460d-8579-89db6005618bFri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000618https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2024) Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2024)6310ac65-3f8f-49fa-a388-b2ac7a640e2bFri, 26 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: The Church Is Catholic (2024) We continue our examination of the four marks of the Church with today’s mark: catholic. Fr. Mike explains that “catholic” means that the Church is universal in two senses. The first is that Christ is fully present in her, and so receives the fullness of the means of salvation. Second, it goes out to all peoples; everyone belongs. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 830-838. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the four marks of the Church with today’s mark: catholic. Fr. Mike explains that “catholic” means that the Church is universal in two senses. The first is that Christ is fully present in her, and so receives the fullness of the means of salvation. Second, it goes out to all peoples; everyone belongs. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 830-838. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 117: The Church Is Catholic (2024)50143c07-b23b-4c79-ace0-5ca904e8e143Fri, 26 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: The Church Is Catholic (2024) We continue our examination of the four marks of the Church with today’s mark: catholic. Fr. Mike explains that “catholic” means that the Church is universal in two senses. The first is that Christ is fully present in her, and so receives the fullness of the means of salvation. Second, it goes out to all peoples; everyone belongs. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 830-838. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the four marks of the Church with today’s mark: catholic. Fr. Mike explains that “catholic” means that the Church is universal in two senses. The first is that Christ is fully present in her, and so receives the fullness of the means of salvation. Second, it goes out to all peoples; everyone belongs. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 830-838. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 117: The Church Is Catholic (2024)0a46113f-d897-4bdd-9868-f6f704bcb741Fri, 26 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2024) Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2024)80ee232f-b8a1-4a25-9f46-c9597935e74cFri, 26 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2024) Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2024)bb4f15c7-b76d-4ca6-9dd3-8b205fdda28dFri, 26 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2024) Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2024)7426ceb4-d303-4212-9bd6-b69ed29b1cfcFri, 26 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Green ThumbPlink! Plink! Plink! One by one, Abbie slowly picked out the notes of the music for her piano recital. This is so hard, she thought. I'm not sure I'll ever get it good enough to play in front of a bunch of people! Abbie struggled on for a few minutes, then tossed the music book on the floor and began to play a song from memory. This is much more fun, she told herself.Later that day, Abbie helped Mom plant seeds in the garden. "You always have such pretty flowers, Mom," said Abbie. "Grandma says you have a green thumb--whatever that means."Mom laughed. "She means I have a talent for growing plants. That may be true, but I have to do a lot of work too. Thomas Edison, the great inventor, once said, 'Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.' I think he's right.""You do work hard in the yard--and you make me work hard too!" Abbie teased. "I don't mind gardening, but I don't have a green thumb like you do.""What do you like to do?" asked Mom. "What are you good at?""Hmm." Abbie thought for a moment. "Playing the piano!" Then she frowned. "But I'm already tired of practicing my recital piece. I wish I didn't have to practice so much.""So I guess music is your green thumb area," said Mom. "You definitely have a talent for playing the piano. But if you want to develop that into something worthwhile, you'll have to work hard at it--just like I have to work hard at gardening even though I have a green thumb. But I know you can do it. God is the one who gave us our talents, and He will help us work to develop them so we can share our gifts with others and point them to Jesus."Abbie grinned. "But I don't think it's fair--I can help you in the garden, but you can't help me play the piano.""That's true," said Mom. "But I'll tell you what. When we're done here, I'll use another one of my talents while I listen to you rehearse your piece--I'll work on sewing your dress for the recital. How about that?" Abbie smiled and nodded.– Mary Rose Pearson

Plink! Plink! Plink! One by one, Abbie slowly picked out the notes of the music for her piano recital. This is so hard, she thought. I'm not sure I'll ever get it good enough to play in front of a bunch of people! Abbie struggled on for a few minutes, then tossed the music book on the floor and began to play a song from memory. This is much more fun, she told herself.Later that day, Abbie helped Mom plant seeds in the garden. "You always have such pretty flowers, Mom," said Abbie. "Grandma says you have a green thumb--whatever that means."Mom laughed. "She means I have a talent for growing plants. That may be true, but I have to do a lot of work too. Thomas Edison, the great inventor, once said, 'Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.' I think he's right.""You do work hard in the yard--and you make me work hard too!" Abbie teased. "I don't mind gardening, but I don't have a green thumb like you do.""What do you like to do?" asked Mom. "What are you good at?""Hmm." Abbie thought for a moment. "Playing the piano!" Then she frowned. "But I'm already tired of practicing my recital piece. I wish I didn't have to practice so much.""So I guess music is your green thumb area," said Mom. "You definitely have a talent for playing the piano. But if you want to develop that into something worthwhile, you'll have to work hard at it--just like I have to work hard at gardening even though I have a green thumb. But I know you can do it. God is the one who gave us our talents, and He will help us work to develop them so we can share our gifts with others and point them to Jesus."Abbie grinned. "But I don't think it's fair--I can help you in the garden, but you can't help me play the piano.""That's true," said Mom. "But I'll tell you what. When we're done here, I'll use another one of my talents while I listen to you rehearse your piece--I'll work on sewing your dress for the recital. How about that?" Abbie smiled and nodded.– Mary Rose Pearson

A Green Thumb18114bb0-65c7-4231-995c-abefd6d33b77Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Green ThumbPlink! Plink! Plink! One by one, Abbie slowly picked out the notes of the music for her piano recital. This is so hard, she thought. I'm not sure I'll ever get it good enough to play in front of a bunch of people! Abbie struggled on for a few minutes, then tossed the music book on the floor and began to play a song from memory. This is much more fun, she told herself.Later that day, Abbie helped Mom plant seeds in the garden. "You always have such pretty flowers, Mom," said Abbie. "Grandma says you have a green thumb--whatever that means."Mom laughed. "She means I have a talent for growing plants. That may be true, but I have to do a lot of work too. Thomas Edison, the great inventor, once said, 'Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.' I think he's right.""You do work hard in the yard--and you make me work hard too!" Abbie teased. "I don't mind gardening, but I don't have a green thumb like you do.""What do you like to do?" asked Mom. "What are you good at?""Hmm." Abbie thought for a moment. "Playing the piano!" Then she frowned. "But I'm already tired of practicing my recital piece. I wish I didn't have to practice so much.""So I guess music is your green thumb area," said Mom. "You definitely have a talent for playing the piano. But if you want to develop that into something worthwhile, you'll have to work hard at it--just like I have to work hard at gardening even though I have a green thumb. But I know you can do it. God is the one who gave us our talents, and He will help us work to develop them so we can share our gifts with others and point them to Jesus."Abbie grinned. "But I don't think it's fair--I can help you in the garden, but you can't help me play the piano.""That's true," said Mom. "But I'll tell you what. When we're done here, I'll use another one of my talents while I listen to you rehearse your piece--I'll work on sewing your dress for the recital. How about that?" Abbie smiled and nodded.– Mary Rose Pearson

Plink! Plink! Plink! One by one, Abbie slowly picked out the notes of the music for her piano recital. This is so hard, she thought. I'm not sure I'll ever get it good enough to play in front of a bunch of people! Abbie struggled on for a few minutes, then tossed the music book on the floor and began to play a song from memory. This is much more fun, she told herself.Later that day, Abbie helped Mom plant seeds in the garden. "You always have such pretty flowers, Mom," said Abbie. "Grandma says you have a green thumb--whatever that means."Mom laughed. "She means I have a talent for growing plants. That may be true, but I have to do a lot of work too. Thomas Edison, the great inventor, once said, 'Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.' I think he's right.""You do work hard in the yard--and you make me work hard too!" Abbie teased. "I don't mind gardening, but I don't have a green thumb like you do.""What do you like to do?" asked Mom. "What are you good at?""Hmm." Abbie thought for a moment. "Playing the piano!" Then she frowned. "But I'm already tired of practicing my recital piece. I wish I didn't have to practice so much.""So I guess music is your green thumb area," said Mom. "You definitely have a talent for playing the piano. But if you want to develop that into something worthwhile, you'll have to work hard at it--just like I have to work hard at gardening even though I have a green thumb. But I know you can do it. God is the one who gave us our talents, and He will help us work to develop them so we can share our gifts with others and point them to Jesus."Abbie grinned. "But I don't think it's fair--I can help you in the garden, but you can't help me play the piano.""That's true," said Mom. "But I'll tell you what. When we're done here, I'll use another one of my talents while I listen to you rehearse your piece--I'll work on sewing your dress for the recital. How about that?" Abbie smiled and nodded.– Mary Rose Pearson

A Green Thumba5f083dd-7e38-4cbc-9289-96c7c3c6d5f3Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Message to Cradle Catholics A question to anyone who is thinking about rejecting Jesus (or has accepted him for that matter): have you even met him? Do you know who you are rejecting? You might think the answer is yes. The answer might even be yes. But Fr. Mike has something that every single one of us needs to consider before deciding whether or not to stick by Jesus and his Church.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

A question to anyone who is thinking about rejecting Jesus (or has accepted him for that matter): have you even met him? Do you know who you are rejecting? You might think the answer is yes. The answer might even be yes. But Fr. Mike has something that every single one of us needs to consider before deciding whether or not to stick by Jesus and his Church.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullA Message to Cradle Catholics21d73a5c-f3f2-42b5-a7e5-a9c031dbfc61Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Message to Cradle Catholics A question to anyone who is thinking about rejecting Jesus (or has accepted him for that matter): have you even met him? Do you know who you are rejecting? You might think the answer is yes. The answer might even be yes. But Fr. Mike has something that every single one of us needs to consider before deciding whether or not to stick by Jesus and his Church.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

A question to anyone who is thinking about rejecting Jesus (or has accepted him for that matter): have you even met him? Do you know who you are rejecting? You might think the answer is yes. The answer might even be yes. But Fr. Mike has something that every single one of us needs to consider before deciding whether or not to stick by Jesus and his Church.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullA Message to Cradle Catholicse8aca17c-a9a6-459d-86d6-1d3858259ac4Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Your Prayer is Not Working"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room", stated Pascal, and this is the issue we tackle today. Prayer is a challenge for our modern minds, and the idea of growing in prayer, allowing prayer to transform us, as well as be our life support in every struggle, suffering, and tough decision in life is even more difficult. Today we give a road map for prayer, one that can allow you to commit to, expand from, and stick with at all times. 🔴 🔴 In the extended edition of the episode we answer a listener's question on how to truly live sacrificial love as a friend. We also discuss how to get back into your prayer routine when life knocks you off and the infinite power of the Holy Spirit. Watch the entire 1h 36mins of episode 156 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Morning Offering Consecration to Our Lady and St. Joseph Prayers Uniting Yourself to Christ (St. Alphonsus Spiritual Communion) Invocation of the Holy Spirit Lectio Divina or Some Form of Scriptural Reading (Read, Reflect, Respond) Resolution Closing Prayers ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 11 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room", stated Pascal, and this is the issue we tackle today. Prayer is a challenge for our modern minds, and the idea of growing in prayer, allowing prayer to transform us, as well as be our life support in every struggle, suffering, and tough decision in life is even more difficult. Today we give a road map for prayer, one that can allow you to commit to, expand from, and stick with at all times. 🔴 🔴 In the extended edition of the episode we answer a listener's question on how to truly live sacrificial love as a friend. We also discuss how to get back into your prayer routine when life knocks you off and the infinite power of the Holy Spirit. Watch the entire 1h 36mins of episode 156 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Morning Offering Consecration to Our Lady and St. Joseph Prayers Uniting Yourself to Christ (St. Alphonsus Spiritual Communion) Invocation of the Holy Spirit Lectio Divina or Some Form of Scriptural Reading (Read, Reflect, Respond) Resolution Closing Prayers ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 11 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy Your Prayer is Not Working61568622-aadb-41bf-a738-e0ed03120e73Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +00003495https://216.73.216.191/allTags#864 - Psalms 132-134 – Songs of AscentsThis episode is part 101 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 5th of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-132-134-songs-of-ascents/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 101 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 5th of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-132-134-songs-of-ascents/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#864 - Psalms 132-134 – Songs of Ascents6a1309b2-b25f-4eab-bcfb-05f462967431Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000724https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMo Gawdat: 80% Of Illness Is Linked To One Thing! An Alarming Warning For The Burnout Generation! If You Feel Like This, Quit Your Job Today!Life is getting faster and more hectic than ever before, but is there way to become unstressable? Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer for Google X, the founder of ‘One Billion Happy’ foundation, and co-founder of ‘Unstressable’. He is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Solve for Happy’, ‘Scary Smart’, and ‘That Little Voice in Your Head’. In this conversation Mo and Steven discuss topics such as, why this is the most stressful time for any generation, how most people won’t recognise the world in 5 years time, and how stress is the new pandemic. 00:00 Intro 02:01 Mo How Are You Doing? 07:08 Mo's New Book & The State Of The World 12:31 The Speed Of The World 17:14 Stress Is The New Addiction 26:41 Will I Lose Productivity Without Stress? 31:06 What is TONN? The Origin Of Stress 36:07 Upsetting People With Change & Choosing To Put Ourselves First 43:31 What Is Loss Aversion? 50:43 The Noise Of Stress 01:01:38 How Do We Spot Our Own Stress? 01:04:49 Are We Really Too Busy? 01:08:23 What Is Steve's BS? 01:12:18 Setting Limits & Prioritising The Important Stuff 01:18:20 How Our Childhood Impact In Our Bias To Workaholism 01:22:22 Loss And How Long We Have Left 01:29:02 Passport Control Detention 01:29:49 How Do We Undo Stress 01:44:02 Work / Life Balance 01:44:52 The Impact Of AI 02:02:04 Being Successful And Balanced 02:16:20 Love & Relationship Advice 02:26:17 Why Some People Don't Find A Partner 02:34:22 Becoming Unstressable 02:40:15 Mo's Family Heartache 02:44:53 What Would You Tell The First People You Loved You can purchase Mo’s newest book, ‘Unstressable: A Practical Guide to Stress-Free Living’, available on 9th May 2024, here: https://amzn.to/3w6xG8h Follow Mo: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3w5VGIC Twitter - https://bit.ly/3JwggoE YouTube - https://bit.ly/3QlCUnt Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life is getting faster and more hectic than ever before, but is there way to become unstressable? Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer for Google X, the founder of ‘One Billion Happy’ foundation, and co-founder of ‘Unstressable’. He is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Solve for Happy’, ‘Scary Smart’, and ‘That Little Voice in Your Head’. In this conversation Mo and Steven discuss topics such as, why this is the most stressful time for any generation, how most people won’t recognise the world in 5 years time, and how stress is the new pandemic. 00:00 Intro 02:01 Mo How Are You Doing? 07:08 Mo's New Book & The State Of The World 12:31 The Speed Of The World 17:14 Stress Is The New Addiction 26:41 Will I Lose Productivity Without Stress? 31:06 What is TONN? The Origin Of Stress 36:07 Upsetting People With Change & Choosing To Put Ourselves First 43:31 What Is Loss Aversion? 50:43 The Noise Of Stress 01:01:38 How Do We Spot Our Own Stress? 01:04:49 Are We Really Too Busy? 01:08:23 What Is Steve's BS? 01:12:18 Setting Limits & Prioritising The Important Stuff 01:18:20 How Our Childhood Impact In Our Bias To Workaholism 01:22:22 Loss And How Long We Have Left 01:29:02 Passport Control Detention 01:29:49 How Do We Undo Stress 01:44:02 Work / Life Balance 01:44:52 The Impact Of AI 02:02:04 Being Successful And Balanced 02:16:20 Love & Relationship Advice 02:26:17 Why Some People Don't Find A Partner 02:34:22 Becoming Unstressable 02:40:15 Mo's Family Heartache 02:44:53 What Would You Tell The First People You Loved You can purchase Mo’s newest book, ‘Unstressable: A Practical Guide to Stress-Free Living’, available on 9th May 2024, here: https://amzn.to/3w6xG8h Follow Mo: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3w5VGIC Twitter - https://bit.ly/3JwggoE YouTube - https://bit.ly/3QlCUnt Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMo Gawdat: 80% Of Illness Is Linked To One Thing! An Alarming Warning For The Burnout Generation! If You Feel Like This, Quit Your Job Today!eb101401-470b-417e-a977-1b4a3a2a7b02Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +000010515https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: David and Abigail (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 116: David and Abigail (2024)95ab1e4a-a908-4591-add0-6b25d3db1d8cThu, 25 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: The Church Is Holy (2024) Fr. Mike examines the next characteristic of the Church, the Church is holy, and he emphasizes two important ideas. The first is that the Church is unfailingly holy only because of God’s gracious gift to us. The second is that each and every one of the activities of the Church are for two purposes: the sanctification of men in Christ and the glorification of God. We conclude with a reminder from St. Therese on the importance of charity, that love of God is the “vocation which includes all others.” Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 823-829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the next characteristic of the Church, the Church is holy, and he emphasizes two important ideas. The first is that the Church is unfailingly holy only because of God’s gracious gift to us. The second is that each and every one of the activities of the Church are for two purposes: the sanctification of men in Christ and the glorification of God. We conclude with a reminder from St. Therese on the importance of charity, that love of God is the “vocation which includes all others.” Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 823-829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 116: The Church Is Holy (2024)296a34f1-ce68-4895-9b5a-c63b06225ea5Thu, 25 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: The Church Is Holy (2024) Fr. Mike examines the next characteristic of the Church, the Church is holy, and he emphasizes two important ideas. The first is that the Church is unfailingly holy only because of God’s gracious gift to us. The second is that each and every one of the activities of the Church are for two purposes: the sanctification of men in Christ and the glorification of God. We conclude with a reminder from St. Therese on the importance of charity, that love of God is the “vocation which includes all others.” Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 823-829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the next characteristic of the Church, the Church is holy, and he emphasizes two important ideas. The first is that the Church is unfailingly holy only because of God’s gracious gift to us. The second is that each and every one of the activities of the Church are for two purposes: the sanctification of men in Christ and the glorification of God. We conclude with a reminder from St. Therese on the importance of charity, that love of God is the “vocation which includes all others.” Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 823-829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 116: The Church Is Holy (2024)d3e61c53-d656-4682-8bd4-a5a891fb2528Thu, 25 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: David and Abigail (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 116: David and Abigail (2024)36b08cbb-8126-4040-a600-4444ffafc7adThu, 25 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: David and Abigail (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 116: David and Abigail (2024)354e5298-bb38-493b-a8df-20e4001e0c26Thu, 25 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: David and Abigail (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 116: David and Abigail (2024)f4a25ab5-7a3a-4a8e-b911-f22afa43e38eThu, 25 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLife Insurance"Hey, Dad!" Eleanor said as she bounced into the den. "What are you doing?"Dad looked up from the papers on his desk and smiled at Eleanor. "Just going through some paperwork. How was school?""All right," Eleanor replied. "I got a B on my science test today." She paused, and after a moment, frowned. "Is your paperwork for that insurance stuff you were talking about with Mom? I overheard you talking about it when I was studying yesterday, but I don't understand what it means."Dad shifted in his chair. "It's called life insurance," he began. "If something happened to me and I died, Mom would need money to pay for my funeral and to take care of you. She wouldn't be able to pay for all that herself. But with life insurance, the insurance company helps pay for everything.""Oh," Eleanor said, turning the idea over in her mind. Suddenly, a thought struck her. "Are you getting this insurance because you're sick?" she asked. "I don't want you to die--we'd never be together again!""It's all right, Eleanor, I'm not sick," Dad said, giving her a hug. "But even if I did die, it doesn't mean you'd never see me again. Life insurance can only help pay for things on earth when someone dies, but I have the assurance of eternal life with Jesus, who paid a much greater cost--He died to pay the price of my sin. Because I trust in Him, I know that I'll go to heaven to be with Him when I die, and one day He will raise me from the dead! No life insurance company could ever promise anything as good as that," Dad said, pointing to the papers on his desk. "Do you have the assurance of eternal life too, Eleanor? Have you trusted Jesus as your Savior? If so, then you and I will be together with Him forever.""I've heard a lot about trusting in Jesus at church, but I--I guess not," Eleanor stammered. "Will you help me pray so I can tell Him I want to dothat now, Dad?""Absolutely," Dad replied, and they both bowed their heads.– Ethan Denny

"Hey, Dad!" Eleanor said as she bounced into the den. "What are you doing?"Dad looked up from the papers on his desk and smiled at Eleanor. "Just going through some paperwork. How was school?""All right," Eleanor replied. "I got a B on my science test today." She paused, and after a moment, frowned. "Is your paperwork for that insurance stuff you were talking about with Mom? I overheard you talking about it when I was studying yesterday, but I don't understand what it means."Dad shifted in his chair. "It's called life insurance," he began. "If something happened to me and I died, Mom would need money to pay for my funeral and to take care of you. She wouldn't be able to pay for all that herself. But with life insurance, the insurance company helps pay for everything.""Oh," Eleanor said, turning the idea over in her mind. Suddenly, a thought struck her. "Are you getting this insurance because you're sick?" she asked. "I don't want you to die--we'd never be together again!""It's all right, Eleanor, I'm not sick," Dad said, giving her a hug. "But even if I did die, it doesn't mean you'd never see me again. Life insurance can only help pay for things on earth when someone dies, but I have the assurance of eternal life with Jesus, who paid a much greater cost--He died to pay the price of my sin. Because I trust in Him, I know that I'll go to heaven to be with Him when I die, and one day He will raise me from the dead! No life insurance company could ever promise anything as good as that," Dad said, pointing to the papers on his desk. "Do you have the assurance of eternal life too, Eleanor? Have you trusted Jesus as your Savior? If so, then you and I will be together with Him forever.""I've heard a lot about trusting in Jesus at church, but I--I guess not," Eleanor stammered. "Will you help me pray so I can tell Him I want to dothat now, Dad?""Absolutely," Dad replied, and they both bowed their heads.– Ethan Denny

Life Insurance6b99e99f-bf64-4f2b-ad87-90bc3abe1762Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLife Insurance"Hey, Dad!" Eleanor said as she bounced into the den. "What are you doing?"Dad looked up from the papers on his desk and smiled at Eleanor. "Just going through some paperwork. How was school?""All right," Eleanor replied. "I got a B on my science test today." She paused, and after a moment, frowned. "Is your paperwork for that insurance stuff you were talking about with Mom? I overheard you talking about it when I was studying yesterday, but I don't understand what it means."Dad shifted in his chair. "It's called life insurance," he began. "If something happened to me and I died, Mom would need money to pay for my funeral and to take care of you. She wouldn't be able to pay for all that herself. But with life insurance, the insurance company helps pay for everything.""Oh," Eleanor said, turning the idea over in her mind. Suddenly, a thought struck her. "Are you getting this insurance because you're sick?" she asked. "I don't want you to die--we'd never be together again!""It's all right, Eleanor, I'm not sick," Dad said, giving her a hug. "But even if I did die, it doesn't mean you'd never see me again. Life insurance can only help pay for things on earth when someone dies, but I have the assurance of eternal life with Jesus, who paid a much greater cost--He died to pay the price of my sin. Because I trust in Him, I know that I'll go to heaven to be with Him when I die, and one day He will raise me from the dead! No life insurance company could ever promise anything as good as that," Dad said, pointing to the papers on his desk. "Do you have the assurance of eternal life too, Eleanor? Have you trusted Jesus as your Savior? If so, then you and I will be together with Him forever.""I've heard a lot about trusting in Jesus at church, but I--I guess not," Eleanor stammered. "Will you help me pray so I can tell Him I want to dothat now, Dad?""Absolutely," Dad replied, and they both bowed their heads.– Ethan Denny

"Hey, Dad!" Eleanor said as she bounced into the den. "What are you doing?"Dad looked up from the papers on his desk and smiled at Eleanor. "Just going through some paperwork. How was school?""All right," Eleanor replied. "I got a B on my science test today." She paused, and after a moment, frowned. "Is your paperwork for that insurance stuff you were talking about with Mom? I overheard you talking about it when I was studying yesterday, but I don't understand what it means."Dad shifted in his chair. "It's called life insurance," he began. "If something happened to me and I died, Mom would need money to pay for my funeral and to take care of you. She wouldn't be able to pay for all that herself. But with life insurance, the insurance company helps pay for everything.""Oh," Eleanor said, turning the idea over in her mind. Suddenly, a thought struck her. "Are you getting this insurance because you're sick?" she asked. "I don't want you to die--we'd never be together again!""It's all right, Eleanor, I'm not sick," Dad said, giving her a hug. "But even if I did die, it doesn't mean you'd never see me again. Life insurance can only help pay for things on earth when someone dies, but I have the assurance of eternal life with Jesus, who paid a much greater cost--He died to pay the price of my sin. Because I trust in Him, I know that I'll go to heaven to be with Him when I die, and one day He will raise me from the dead! No life insurance company could ever promise anything as good as that," Dad said, pointing to the papers on his desk. "Do you have the assurance of eternal life too, Eleanor? Have you trusted Jesus as your Savior? If so, then you and I will be together with Him forever.""I've heard a lot about trusting in Jesus at church, but I--I guess not," Eleanor stammered. "Will you help me pray so I can tell Him I want to dothat now, Dad?""Absolutely," Dad replied, and they both bowed their heads.– Ethan Denny

Life Insurance469eebcc-fc41-4d62-9411-9f2829e1bfb9Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#536 You Gotta Use Words - Thomas Heyne, MD, M.StAs a student at Oxford and an instructor at Harvard, he tried living by the maxim, &#8220;Preach always, and when necessary, use words.&#8221; It didn&#8217;t work. Then he started talking about Jesus, and people responded. Some by coming into the Church. Now, Dr. Tommy Heyne is on a mission to get Catholics talking openly and confidently about the Lord. &nbsp; &nbsp; …

As a student at Oxford and an instructor at Harvard, he tried living by the maxim, &#8220;Preach always, and when necessary, use words.&#8221; It didn&#8217;t work. Then he started talking about Jesus, and people responded. Some by coming into the Church. Now, Dr. Tommy Heyne is on a mission to get Catholics talking openly and confidently about the Lord. &nbsp; &nbsp; …

#536 You Gotta Use Words - Thomas Heyne, MD, M.St2ba29397-fb23-4fa6-be18-ac12293d688dWed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#328: Emotions part 2: WORRY-Feelings aren't Bad but it's What we Do with them that MattersDaniel 6- &amp; Psalm 46:1 *Deep Dive on Daniel: For those interested in exploring Daniel's story further, refer to our 6-part series, episodes #237-244. In today's episode we discuss: Understanding Worry: We differentiate worry from fear and explore how it affects us at different stages of our lives. Daniel's Story: A focus on Daniel 6, where Daniel's faith is put to the test, and he faces the lions' den with unwavering trust in God. The Power of Prayer: How Daniel's example of prayer offers us a way to navigate our own worries and find peace. Emotions in Check: We discuss the importance of keeping our worries in perspective, learning to place trusting God  as our guide rather than letting worry lead the way. To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel 6- &amp; Psalm 46:1 *Deep Dive on Daniel: For those interested in exploring Daniel's story further, refer to our 6-part series, episodes #237-244. In today's episode we discuss: Understanding Worry: We differentiate worry from fear and explore how it affects us at different stages of our lives. Daniel's Story: A focus on Daniel 6, where Daniel's faith is put to the test, and he faces the lions' den with unwavering trust in God. The Power of Prayer: How Daniel's example of prayer offers us a way to navigate our own worries and find peace. Emotions in Check: We discuss the importance of keeping our worries in perspective, learning to place trusting God  as our guide rather than letting worry lead the way. To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#328: Emotions part 2: WORRY-Feelings aren't Bad but it's What we Do with them that Matters9da2d41c-6613-44b8-83c1-dc803551632aWed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000965https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2024) Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2024)e0b3f58b-a7ed-4446-a7a3-6a6602fbdca7Wed, 24 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: Wounds to Unity (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wounds to the unity of Christ’s one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church. The Catechism emphasizes that people on both sides of this division are to blame for this broken unity. God did not intend for the disunity of Chrstians that we see today, but rather, intended for the unity of all Christians. Fr. Mike, therefore, concludes with asking us to pray and hope for the miracle of the unity, once again, of all Christians. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 817-822. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wounds to the unity of Christ’s one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church. The Catechism emphasizes that people on both sides of this division are to blame for this broken unity. God did not intend for the disunity of Chrstians that we see today, but rather, intended for the unity of all Christians. Fr. Mike, therefore, concludes with asking us to pray and hope for the miracle of the unity, once again, of all Christians. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 817-822. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 115: Wounds to Unity (2024)8160faa6-209a-4637-b664-f3a58d14bfc9Wed, 24 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: Wounds to Unity (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wounds to the unity of Christ’s one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church. The Catechism emphasizes that people on both sides of this division are to blame for this broken unity. God did not intend for the disunity of Chrstians that we see today, but rather, intended for the unity of all Christians. Fr. Mike, therefore, concludes with asking us to pray and hope for the miracle of the unity, once again, of all Christians. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 817-822. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wounds to the unity of Christ’s one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church. The Catechism emphasizes that people on both sides of this division are to blame for this broken unity. God did not intend for the disunity of Chrstians that we see today, but rather, intended for the unity of all Christians. Fr. Mike, therefore, concludes with asking us to pray and hope for the miracle of the unity, once again, of all Christians. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 817-822. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 115: Wounds to Unity (2024)8d3c36e5-504e-4306-85a5-e162bbed8282Wed, 24 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2024) Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2024)5ccb7f5c-6a6b-448e-8e3f-74455f4704bcWed, 24 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2024) Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2024)b4023823-88f1-40ba-86ed-0cef323e4bc3Wed, 24 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2024) Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2024)f055db9b-f3cc-4f63-a3bd-6a08d7c989dbWed, 24 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGranny's HelperAs Jeremiah looked out the window at the falling rain, he felt like his life was as dismal as the day. Dad left home, and we don't even know where he is, he thought. Now Mom is sick, and it's up to me to look after her and my two little sisters. But how can I do all that plus run my lawnmowing business and go to school? I sure can't do it all alone.Just then the city bus pulled up to the corner and an elderly woman got off. It was Granny Gresham, a nearby neighbor, and she had a big suitcase. The wind was so strong that Granny could scarcely take a step forward. Jeremiah hurried to pull on a raincoat and headed for the door. "I'm going to help Granny Gresham," he called to his mother. "She's out in the storm."Jeremiah ran over to their neighbor and took the suitcase for her. When they finally reached her home, she turned to him gratefully. "What would I have done without your help?" She smiled. "How about a cup of hot cocoa?""Thanks, but I have to hurry home," replied Jeremiah. "Mom's sick.""Oh, that's too bad," said Granny. "Now just remember that you don't have to face your problems alone, Jeremiah. I know you love the Lord, so don't forget that He's always with you, ready to take your burdens. The Bible tells us that Jesus is a Savior who empathizes with our struggles because He knows what it's like to live in this difficult world. Tell Him all about what you're going through and trust Him for help."As Jeremiah hurried home, he thought about Granny's words. Jesus, he prayed silently, I feel like I have more stuff to take care of than I can handle, so thank You for having Granny remind me that You're with me all the time. Please show me how I can help Mom and take care of my sisters along with school and everything else.That night, the phone rang. It was Granny. "Will you carry my suitcase once more?" she asked. "I'm coming to your house to help out until your mom is well." Jeremiah grinned. Thank You, Jesus, he prayed after Granny hung up. Thank You for helping me.– Mary Rose Pearson

As Jeremiah looked out the window at the falling rain, he felt like his life was as dismal as the day. Dad left home, and we don't even know where he is, he thought. Now Mom is sick, and it's up to me to look after her and my two little sisters. But how can I do all that plus run my lawnmowing business and go to school? I sure can't do it all alone.Just then the city bus pulled up to the corner and an elderly woman got off. It was Granny Gresham, a nearby neighbor, and she had a big suitcase. The wind was so strong that Granny could scarcely take a step forward. Jeremiah hurried to pull on a raincoat and headed for the door. "I'm going to help Granny Gresham," he called to his mother. "She's out in the storm."Jeremiah ran over to their neighbor and took the suitcase for her. When they finally reached her home, she turned to him gratefully. "What would I have done without your help?" She smiled. "How about a cup of hot cocoa?""Thanks, but I have to hurry home," replied Jeremiah. "Mom's sick.""Oh, that's too bad," said Granny. "Now just remember that you don't have to face your problems alone, Jeremiah. I know you love the Lord, so don't forget that He's always with you, ready to take your burdens. The Bible tells us that Jesus is a Savior who empathizes with our struggles because He knows what it's like to live in this difficult world. Tell Him all about what you're going through and trust Him for help."As Jeremiah hurried home, he thought about Granny's words. Jesus, he prayed silently, I feel like I have more stuff to take care of than I can handle, so thank You for having Granny remind me that You're with me all the time. Please show me how I can help Mom and take care of my sisters along with school and everything else.That night, the phone rang. It was Granny. "Will you carry my suitcase once more?" she asked. "I'm coming to your house to help out until your mom is well." Jeremiah grinned. Thank You, Jesus, he prayed after Granny hung up. Thank You for helping me.– Mary Rose Pearson

Granny's Helperb3758e8b-db99-4a36-bfe3-0715a6778406Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGranny's HelperAs Jeremiah looked out the window at the falling rain, he felt like his life was as dismal as the day. Dad left home, and we don't even know where he is, he thought. Now Mom is sick, and it's up to me to look after her and my two little sisters. But how can I do all that plus run my lawnmowing business and go to school? I sure can't do it all alone.Just then the city bus pulled up to the corner and an elderly woman got off. It was Granny Gresham, a nearby neighbor, and she had a big suitcase. The wind was so strong that Granny could scarcely take a step forward. Jeremiah hurried to pull on a raincoat and headed for the door. "I'm going to help Granny Gresham," he called to his mother. "She's out in the storm."Jeremiah ran over to their neighbor and took the suitcase for her. When they finally reached her home, she turned to him gratefully. "What would I have done without your help?" She smiled. "How about a cup of hot cocoa?""Thanks, but I have to hurry home," replied Jeremiah. "Mom's sick.""Oh, that's too bad," said Granny. "Now just remember that you don't have to face your problems alone, Jeremiah. I know you love the Lord, so don't forget that He's always with you, ready to take your burdens. The Bible tells us that Jesus is a Savior who empathizes with our struggles because He knows what it's like to live in this difficult world. Tell Him all about what you're going through and trust Him for help."As Jeremiah hurried home, he thought about Granny's words. Jesus, he prayed silently, I feel like I have more stuff to take care of than I can handle, so thank You for having Granny remind me that You're with me all the time. Please show me how I can help Mom and take care of my sisters along with school and everything else.That night, the phone rang. It was Granny. "Will you carry my suitcase once more?" she asked. "I'm coming to your house to help out until your mom is well." Jeremiah grinned. Thank You, Jesus, he prayed after Granny hung up. Thank You for helping me.– Mary Rose Pearson

As Jeremiah looked out the window at the falling rain, he felt like his life was as dismal as the day. Dad left home, and we don't even know where he is, he thought. Now Mom is sick, and it's up to me to look after her and my two little sisters. But how can I do all that plus run my lawnmowing business and go to school? I sure can't do it all alone.Just then the city bus pulled up to the corner and an elderly woman got off. It was Granny Gresham, a nearby neighbor, and she had a big suitcase. The wind was so strong that Granny could scarcely take a step forward. Jeremiah hurried to pull on a raincoat and headed for the door. "I'm going to help Granny Gresham," he called to his mother. "She's out in the storm."Jeremiah ran over to their neighbor and took the suitcase for her. When they finally reached her home, she turned to him gratefully. "What would I have done without your help?" She smiled. "How about a cup of hot cocoa?""Thanks, but I have to hurry home," replied Jeremiah. "Mom's sick.""Oh, that's too bad," said Granny. "Now just remember that you don't have to face your problems alone, Jeremiah. I know you love the Lord, so don't forget that He's always with you, ready to take your burdens. The Bible tells us that Jesus is a Savior who empathizes with our struggles because He knows what it's like to live in this difficult world. Tell Him all about what you're going through and trust Him for help."As Jeremiah hurried home, he thought about Granny's words. Jesus, he prayed silently, I feel like I have more stuff to take care of than I can handle, so thank You for having Granny remind me that You're with me all the time. Please show me how I can help Mom and take care of my sisters along with school and everything else.That night, the phone rang. It was Granny. "Will you carry my suitcase once more?" she asked. "I'm coming to your house to help out until your mom is well." Jeremiah grinned. Thank You, Jesus, he prayed after Granny hung up. Thank You for helping me.– Mary Rose Pearson

Granny's Helper87934f4f-dce9-4ec6-8dd8-6e421b0aff04Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Find The Real IssueWe all get triggered. Some of us, frequently. When we get triggered, we love to point the finger at the other person, at the situation, even at God. But what if the right person to point the finger at is ourselves? My claim to you is that you have the power to solve your own triggers, to create your own responses that you choose. You can do it by finally getting to the bottom of what in your life controls you. Join me in this episode as I walk through a process to help sort out and confront many common root causes that cause us as men to become triggered. You can do a lot of this work by yourself, but will definitely benefit from wise and trustworthy men in your life. For certain, you will need to include the Lord.

We all get triggered. Some of us, frequently. When we get triggered, we love to point the finger at the other person, at the situation, even at God. But what if the right person to point the finger at is ourselves? My claim to you is that you have the power to solve your own triggers, to create your own responses that you choose. You can do it by finally getting to the bottom of what in your life controls you. Join me in this episode as I walk through a process to help sort out and confront many common root causes that cause us as men to become triggered. You can do a lot of this work by yourself, but will definitely benefit from wise and trustworthy men in your life. For certain, you will need to include the Lord.

fullHow To Find The Real Issueb5809ed0-8de3-40e6-b02e-7d4c3345a051Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2024) Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2024)f6f5da72-dffb-4fd0-beef-c7a6de10b40fTue, 23 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: The Church Is One (2024) In this new paragraph—&quot;The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic”—the Catechism explains how and why the Church is “One”. Fr. Mike highlights the many manifestations of the good that Jesus works through the Church, and he also urges us to cling to the “visible bonds of unity” that Christ offers us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 811-816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this new paragraph—&quot;The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic”—the Catechism explains how and why the Church is “One”. Fr. Mike highlights the many manifestations of the good that Jesus works through the Church, and he also urges us to cling to the “visible bonds of unity” that Christ offers us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 811-816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 114: The Church Is One (2024)888037c2-3b33-4c9e-b277-0a1e4f9f305cTue, 23 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: The Church Is One (2024) In this new paragraph—&quot;The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic”—the Catechism explains how and why the Church is “One”. Fr. Mike highlights the many manifestations of the good that Jesus works through the Church, and he also urges us to cling to the “visible bonds of unity” that Christ offers us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 811-816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this new paragraph—&quot;The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic”—the Catechism explains how and why the Church is “One”. Fr. Mike highlights the many manifestations of the good that Jesus works through the Church, and he also urges us to cling to the “visible bonds of unity” that Christ offers us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 811-816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 114: The Church Is One (2024)e9f2791c-eb86-43fe-993e-0c651f381219Tue, 23 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2024) Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2024)a92d5931-1c51-4e3f-8398-9fdfc2fde4f5Tue, 23 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2024) Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2024)44413d89-16e3-4257-8112-92c4d8e2fdc4Tue, 23 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2024) Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2024)f71e8979-90e1-46de-aa10-cbbc94828e6eTue, 23 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLuna's WingsStroking the hen's feathers, Rowan grinned as the chicks tugged at his pants, then scuttled under their mother. "Hi, girls." His sisters Opal and Sylvie joined him, peering under the hen at the chicks, but they knew better than to touch."They're so cute!" Five-year-old Rosalind tried to grab a chick, but the chick's mother puffed up and jumped at her defensively."Rosie, you have to be gentle, or else Luna will do that again," Mom said as she walked up and peeled off her gardening gloves. "She's a very protective mother, you know."The chicks at last were allowed to wander out, but when the dog, Arabella, came bounding up, the chicks--Stella, Sunshine, Nova, and Aurora--scurried to take cover under Luna's outspread wings.Rowan hopped up and grabbed Arabella's collar. "Whoa there, girl. You can't do that. See, you've frightened them." Arabella whined apologetically."You know," Sylvie said slowly, "this reminds me of a verse I read this morning.""What?" Opal cocked her head.Mom smiled. "Let me guess. 'People take refuge in the shadow of your wings'?""Exactly!" Sylvie laughed. "How did you know?""We're all reading the Psalms." Mom shrugged. "That was in the one for today.""What does that mean?" Rosalind wanted to know."Think of it this way. When the chicks are afraid, where do they go?""Under Luna," Rowan replied promptly."Why?""Because they like her?" Rosalind guessed."Not exactly." Mom smoothed Rosalind's hair. "They go there because they are safe there. Arabella can't reach them there because Luna will protect them. And they know that, by instinct. It's a little like that with us and God. Sometimes we're afraid, or worried, or we feel alone. But like those little chicks, we can take shelter under God's wings. And He is able to protect us far more than Luna could ever protect her chicks. Jesus defeated sin and death to save us, and He promises to always be with us and take care of us.""So even though Mimi and Papa are sick, and there's a war going on, and we're sometimes so scared we don't know what to do, we can always run to God." Rowan smiled. "Just like Luna's chicks run to her."– Ellie Shirk

Stroking the hen's feathers, Rowan grinned as the chicks tugged at his pants, then scuttled under their mother. "Hi, girls." His sisters Opal and Sylvie joined him, peering under the hen at the chicks, but they knew better than to touch."They're so cute!" Five-year-old Rosalind tried to grab a chick, but the chick's mother puffed up and jumped at her defensively."Rosie, you have to be gentle, or else Luna will do that again," Mom said as she walked up and peeled off her gardening gloves. "She's a very protective mother, you know."The chicks at last were allowed to wander out, but when the dog, Arabella, came bounding up, the chicks--Stella, Sunshine, Nova, and Aurora--scurried to take cover under Luna's outspread wings.Rowan hopped up and grabbed Arabella's collar. "Whoa there, girl. You can't do that. See, you've frightened them." Arabella whined apologetically."You know," Sylvie said slowly, "this reminds me of a verse I read this morning.""What?" Opal cocked her head.Mom smiled. "Let me guess. 'People take refuge in the shadow of your wings'?""Exactly!" Sylvie laughed. "How did you know?""We're all reading the Psalms." Mom shrugged. "That was in the one for today.""What does that mean?" Rosalind wanted to know."Think of it this way. When the chicks are afraid, where do they go?""Under Luna," Rowan replied promptly."Why?""Because they like her?" Rosalind guessed."Not exactly." Mom smoothed Rosalind's hair. "They go there because they are safe there. Arabella can't reach them there because Luna will protect them. And they know that, by instinct. It's a little like that with us and God. Sometimes we're afraid, or worried, or we feel alone. But like those little chicks, we can take shelter under God's wings. And He is able to protect us far more than Luna could ever protect her chicks. Jesus defeated sin and death to save us, and He promises to always be with us and take care of us.""So even though Mimi and Papa are sick, and there's a war going on, and we're sometimes so scared we don't know what to do, we can always run to God." Rowan smiled. "Just like Luna's chicks run to her."– Ellie Shirk

Luna's Wingsb8a8fce1-d464-43fb-b566-5bd864124d63Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLuna's WingsStroking the hen's feathers, Rowan grinned as the chicks tugged at his pants, then scuttled under their mother. "Hi, girls." His sisters Opal and Sylvie joined him, peering under the hen at the chicks, but they knew better than to touch."They're so cute!" Five-year-old Rosalind tried to grab a chick, but the chick's mother puffed up and jumped at her defensively."Rosie, you have to be gentle, or else Luna will do that again," Mom said as she walked up and peeled off her gardening gloves. "She's a very protective mother, you know."The chicks at last were allowed to wander out, but when the dog, Arabella, came bounding up, the chicks--Stella, Sunshine, Nova, and Aurora--scurried to take cover under Luna's outspread wings.Rowan hopped up and grabbed Arabella's collar. "Whoa there, girl. You can't do that. See, you've frightened them." Arabella whined apologetically."You know," Sylvie said slowly, "this reminds me of a verse I read this morning.""What?" Opal cocked her head.Mom smiled. "Let me guess. 'People take refuge in the shadow of your wings'?""Exactly!" Sylvie laughed. "How did you know?""We're all reading the Psalms." Mom shrugged. "That was in the one for today.""What does that mean?" Rosalind wanted to know."Think of it this way. When the chicks are afraid, where do they go?""Under Luna," Rowan replied promptly."Why?""Because they like her?" Rosalind guessed."Not exactly." Mom smoothed Rosalind's hair. "They go there because they are safe there. Arabella can't reach them there because Luna will protect them. And they know that, by instinct. It's a little like that with us and God. Sometimes we're afraid, or worried, or we feel alone. But like those little chicks, we can take shelter under God's wings. And He is able to protect us far more than Luna could ever protect her chicks. Jesus defeated sin and death to save us, and He promises to always be with us and take care of us.""So even though Mimi and Papa are sick, and there's a war going on, and we're sometimes so scared we don't know what to do, we can always run to God." Rowan smiled. "Just like Luna's chicks run to her."– Ellie Shirk

Stroking the hen's feathers, Rowan grinned as the chicks tugged at his pants, then scuttled under their mother. "Hi, girls." His sisters Opal and Sylvie joined him, peering under the hen at the chicks, but they knew better than to touch."They're so cute!" Five-year-old Rosalind tried to grab a chick, but the chick's mother puffed up and jumped at her defensively."Rosie, you have to be gentle, or else Luna will do that again," Mom said as she walked up and peeled off her gardening gloves. "She's a very protective mother, you know."The chicks at last were allowed to wander out, but when the dog, Arabella, came bounding up, the chicks--Stella, Sunshine, Nova, and Aurora--scurried to take cover under Luna's outspread wings.Rowan hopped up and grabbed Arabella's collar. "Whoa there, girl. You can't do that. See, you've frightened them." Arabella whined apologetically."You know," Sylvie said slowly, "this reminds me of a verse I read this morning.""What?" Opal cocked her head.Mom smiled. "Let me guess. 'People take refuge in the shadow of your wings'?""Exactly!" Sylvie laughed. "How did you know?""We're all reading the Psalms." Mom shrugged. "That was in the one for today.""What does that mean?" Rosalind wanted to know."Think of it this way. When the chicks are afraid, where do they go?""Under Luna," Rowan replied promptly."Why?""Because they like her?" Rosalind guessed."Not exactly." Mom smoothed Rosalind's hair. "They go there because they are safe there. Arabella can't reach them there because Luna will protect them. And they know that, by instinct. It's a little like that with us and God. Sometimes we're afraid, or worried, or we feel alone. But like those little chicks, we can take shelter under God's wings. And He is able to protect us far more than Luna could ever protect her chicks. Jesus defeated sin and death to save us, and He promises to always be with us and take care of us.""So even though Mimi and Papa are sick, and there's a war going on, and we're sometimes so scared we don't know what to do, we can always run to God." Rowan smiled. "Just like Luna's chicks run to her."– Ellie Shirk

Luna's Wingsba644ec4-1b9a-48d2-bb82-c746d492cf10Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorld No. 1 Biohacking Expert: "I Tested 100,000 People's DNA. This Diet Will Kill You!". Fix This Hormone And You'll Fix Your Anxiety! - Gary BreckaHis old job was to know when you would die, his passion is to extend and improve people’s lives Gary Brecka is the co-founder of 10X Health System and is one of the world’s leading experts in human biology and biohacking. He has worked with CEOs, models, to athletes from the UFC, NFL, and professional boxers. Gary is also the host of the ‘Ultimate Human’ podcast. In this conversation Gary and Steven discuss topics such as, the common supplement mistakes that people make, the vitamin that most people are deficient in, how we are in a pre-diabetic epidemic, and the impact of loneliness at a cellular level. 00:00 Intro 02:18 What We're Getting Wrong About Supplements & Deficiencies 09:20 Humans Aren't Functioning Optimally 11:49 The Biomarkers That Predict Your Health Outcomes 17:53 The Link Between Your Genes & Anxiety & Trauma 22:16 Common Deficiencies That Keep Us Away from Our Optimal Health 30:24 Working with High Profile People 32:00 How Your Life & Business Changed In The Last Year 34:43 Life Insurances Know When You're Going to Die 41:51 I Knew Thousands of People Would Die but They Wouldn't Let Me Help Them 43:18 Fixing Your Deficiencies Could Save Your Life 50:44 What I Learned Analysing Thousands of Medical Reports 51:57 Fix the Simple Things Before It's Too Late 54:52 The Importance of Grounding for Your Blood Cells 01:00:02 The Most Important Exercise to Oxygenate Your Blood Cells 01:04:26 The Incredibly Health Benefits of Red Light 01:12:15 How Hydrogen Gas Helps Your Body 01:15:23 The Issues with Ozempic 01:16:42 How Is Gary's Life and His Pain 01:18:18 Advice to His Kids 01:19:18 The Loneliness Epidemic 01:25:13 Unethical Insurance 01:27:09 Gene Test Results 01:42:10 Last Guest Question You can listen to the ‘Ultimate Human’ podcast and purchase Gary’s products here: https://bit.ly/3w2m8mr Follow Gary: Instagram - http://bit.ly/3IVf6Dw Twitter - http://bit.ly/41w492P YouTube - https://bit.ly/4aLbmA7 Studies mentioned: 1. https://academic.oup.com/ajh/article/28/7/943/2743393 2.https://headachejournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/head.12792#:~:text=This%20study%20is%20the%20first,sodium%20concentrations%20and%20neuronal%20excitability Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Zoe: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

His old job was to know when you would die, his passion is to extend and improve people’s lives Gary Brecka is the co-founder of 10X Health System and is one of the world’s leading experts in human biology and biohacking. He has worked with CEOs, models, to athletes from the UFC, NFL, and professional boxers. Gary is also the host of the ‘Ultimate Human’ podcast. In this conversation Gary and Steven discuss topics such as, the common supplement mistakes that people make, the vitamin that most people are deficient in, how we are in a pre-diabetic epidemic, and the impact of loneliness at a cellular level. 00:00 Intro 02:18 What We're Getting Wrong About Supplements & Deficiencies 09:20 Humans Aren't Functioning Optimally 11:49 The Biomarkers That Predict Your Health Outcomes 17:53 The Link Between Your Genes & Anxiety & Trauma 22:16 Common Deficiencies That Keep Us Away from Our Optimal Health 30:24 Working with High Profile People 32:00 How Your Life & Business Changed In The Last Year 34:43 Life Insurances Know When You're Going to Die 41:51 I Knew Thousands of People Would Die but They Wouldn't Let Me Help Them 43:18 Fixing Your Deficiencies Could Save Your Life 50:44 What I Learned Analysing Thousands of Medical Reports 51:57 Fix the Simple Things Before It's Too Late 54:52 The Importance of Grounding for Your Blood Cells 01:00:02 The Most Important Exercise to Oxygenate Your Blood Cells 01:04:26 The Incredibly Health Benefits of Red Light 01:12:15 How Hydrogen Gas Helps Your Body 01:15:23 The Issues with Ozempic 01:16:42 How Is Gary's Life and His Pain 01:18:18 Advice to His Kids 01:19:18 The Loneliness Epidemic 01:25:13 Unethical Insurance 01:27:09 Gene Test Results 01:42:10 Last Guest Question You can listen to the ‘Ultimate Human’ podcast and purchase Gary’s products here: https://bit.ly/3w2m8mr Follow Gary: Instagram - http://bit.ly/3IVf6Dw Twitter - http://bit.ly/41w492P YouTube - https://bit.ly/4aLbmA7 Studies mentioned: 1. https://academic.oup.com/ajh/article/28/7/943/2743393 2.https://headachejournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/head.12792#:~:text=This%20study%20is%20the%20first,sodium%20concentrations%20and%20neuronal%20excitability Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Zoe: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWorld No. 1 Biohacking Expert: "I Tested 100,000 People's DNA. This Diet Will Kill You!". Fix This Hormone And You'll Fix Your Anxiety! - Gary Brecka15bf1cd1-7d2e-4bab-9877-84c83d45c897Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:20:00 +00006413https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: Broken Trust (2024) In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 113: Broken Trust (2024)8efbaedf-3460-4b65-9725-8c3baf89baefMon, 22 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: The Temple of the Holy Spirit (2024) “What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is the Church.” The Catechism uncovers how the Holy Spirit truly builds up the whole Church in the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike dives into the incredibly diverse gifts that the Holy Spirit gives up for the building up of the Kingdom—the charisms. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 797-810. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is the Church.” The Catechism uncovers how the Holy Spirit truly builds up the whole Church in the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike dives into the incredibly diverse gifts that the Holy Spirit gives up for the building up of the Kingdom—the charisms. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 797-810. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 113: The Temple of the Holy Spirit (2024)82ed87ea-d524-4b71-8bf4-fcbd6951f944Mon, 22 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: The Temple of the Holy Spirit (2024) “What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is the Church.” The Catechism uncovers how the Holy Spirit truly builds up the whole Church in the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike dives into the incredibly diverse gifts that the Holy Spirit gives up for the building up of the Kingdom—the charisms. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 797-810. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is the Church.” The Catechism uncovers how the Holy Spirit truly builds up the whole Church in the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike dives into the incredibly diverse gifts that the Holy Spirit gives up for the building up of the Kingdom—the charisms. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 797-810. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 113: The Temple of the Holy Spirit (2024)54b58c4e-9a2a-475b-9e3f-be29ac458527Mon, 22 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: Broken Trust (2024) In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 113: Broken Trust (2024)72a750eb-80a8-4ed7-9267-1005d7da3901Mon, 22 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: Broken Trust (2024) In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 113: Broken Trust (2024)129cf3c4-d199-485a-b517-15815bb8bc54Mon, 22 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: Broken Trust (2024) In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 113: Broken Trust (2024)610166cb-f3fe-44f3-a75e-c6bd2398f588Mon, 22 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTwo Words"Did you see my hit, Dad?" Caden asked as he climbed into the pick-up. "My first of the season!"Dad nodded. "You know, it could have been a double if you had stepped into the swing.""I know, but..." Caden quieted.Mom opened the front door as they drove up to the house. "How was the game, guys?""I got a hit," said Caden softly as Dad shuffled away to weed the flower beds."Great!" said Mom. "I'm sorry I couldn't be--" But Caden was already inside. He surveyed the kitchen for a snack as Mom followed him into the room."I tried a new cookie recipe today." Mom held out a plate and Caden took one. "A perfect way to celebrate your hit." Caden didn't respond. "Did something happen at the game, Caden? What's wrong?""Why can't Dad ever say 'good job'? It's just two words. Instead, he always points out what could be better.""Dad is proud of you, Caden. I'm sure of it. He just forgets how important it is to say it. Maybe you should talk to him about it and tell him how you feel.""I guess." Caden bit into his cookie. "Hey, Mom, these cookies are a little burnt."Just then Caden's sister Emily bounded into the kitchen. "I did it! I finally finished the scarf I've been knitting." She held it up for them to see.Caden glanced at it and frowned. "Aren't scarves supposed to be longer than that?"Emily glared at him and then walked back to her room."What did I say?" asked Caden.Mom touched his shoulder. "What was it again you wished Dad would have said after the game?""Good job. Just two simple words, 'Good--'" Caden stopped. "Oh."Mom lifted her eyebrows. "Mmm hmm. Sometimes we all just need a little encouragement, don't we? None of us is perfect, but we're still loved--God loves us so much He sent Jesus to die for our sins! And He wants us to remind others that we love them too by acknowledging their accomplishments and encouraging them.""I'll go find Emily," Caden said. "Looks like Dad and I could work on this together." Caden left the room, but quickly returned. "Hey, Mom? Good job on those cookies."Mom smiled. "Thanks, Caden. That's just what I needed to hear."– Kelly Carlson

"Did you see my hit, Dad?" Caden asked as he climbed into the pick-up. "My first of the season!"Dad nodded. "You know, it could have been a double if you had stepped into the swing.""I know, but..." Caden quieted.Mom opened the front door as they drove up to the house. "How was the game, guys?""I got a hit," said Caden softly as Dad shuffled away to weed the flower beds."Great!" said Mom. "I'm sorry I couldn't be--" But Caden was already inside. He surveyed the kitchen for a snack as Mom followed him into the room."I tried a new cookie recipe today." Mom held out a plate and Caden took one. "A perfect way to celebrate your hit." Caden didn't respond. "Did something happen at the game, Caden? What's wrong?""Why can't Dad ever say 'good job'? It's just two words. Instead, he always points out what could be better.""Dad is proud of you, Caden. I'm sure of it. He just forgets how important it is to say it. Maybe you should talk to him about it and tell him how you feel.""I guess." Caden bit into his cookie. "Hey, Mom, these cookies are a little burnt."Just then Caden's sister Emily bounded into the kitchen. "I did it! I finally finished the scarf I've been knitting." She held it up for them to see.Caden glanced at it and frowned. "Aren't scarves supposed to be longer than that?"Emily glared at him and then walked back to her room."What did I say?" asked Caden.Mom touched his shoulder. "What was it again you wished Dad would have said after the game?""Good job. Just two simple words, 'Good--'" Caden stopped. "Oh."Mom lifted her eyebrows. "Mmm hmm. Sometimes we all just need a little encouragement, don't we? None of us is perfect, but we're still loved--God loves us so much He sent Jesus to die for our sins! And He wants us to remind others that we love them too by acknowledging their accomplishments and encouraging them.""I'll go find Emily," Caden said. "Looks like Dad and I could work on this together." Caden left the room, but quickly returned. "Hey, Mom? Good job on those cookies."Mom smiled. "Thanks, Caden. That's just what I needed to hear."– Kelly Carlson

Two Words4db3f8d9-cb9c-416f-a221-3faa6b0f8747Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTwo Words"Did you see my hit, Dad?" Caden asked as he climbed into the pick-up. "My first of the season!"Dad nodded. "You know, it could have been a double if you had stepped into the swing.""I know, but..." Caden quieted.Mom opened the front door as they drove up to the house. "How was the game, guys?""I got a hit," said Caden softly as Dad shuffled away to weed the flower beds."Great!" said Mom. "I'm sorry I couldn't be--" But Caden was already inside. He surveyed the kitchen for a snack as Mom followed him into the room."I tried a new cookie recipe today." Mom held out a plate and Caden took one. "A perfect way to celebrate your hit." Caden didn't respond. "Did something happen at the game, Caden? What's wrong?""Why can't Dad ever say 'good job'? It's just two words. Instead, he always points out what could be better.""Dad is proud of you, Caden. I'm sure of it. He just forgets how important it is to say it. Maybe you should talk to him about it and tell him how you feel.""I guess." Caden bit into his cookie. "Hey, Mom, these cookies are a little burnt."Just then Caden's sister Emily bounded into the kitchen. "I did it! I finally finished the scarf I've been knitting." She held it up for them to see.Caden glanced at it and frowned. "Aren't scarves supposed to be longer than that?"Emily glared at him and then walked back to her room."What did I say?" asked Caden.Mom touched his shoulder. "What was it again you wished Dad would have said after the game?""Good job. Just two simple words, 'Good--'" Caden stopped. "Oh."Mom lifted her eyebrows. "Mmm hmm. Sometimes we all just need a little encouragement, don't we? None of us is perfect, but we're still loved--God loves us so much He sent Jesus to die for our sins! And He wants us to remind others that we love them too by acknowledging their accomplishments and encouraging them.""I'll go find Emily," Caden said. "Looks like Dad and I could work on this together." Caden left the room, but quickly returned. "Hey, Mom? Good job on those cookies."Mom smiled. "Thanks, Caden. That's just what I needed to hear."– Kelly Carlson

"Did you see my hit, Dad?" Caden asked as he climbed into the pick-up. "My first of the season!"Dad nodded. "You know, it could have been a double if you had stepped into the swing.""I know, but..." Caden quieted.Mom opened the front door as they drove up to the house. "How was the game, guys?""I got a hit," said Caden softly as Dad shuffled away to weed the flower beds."Great!" said Mom. "I'm sorry I couldn't be--" But Caden was already inside. He surveyed the kitchen for a snack as Mom followed him into the room."I tried a new cookie recipe today." Mom held out a plate and Caden took one. "A perfect way to celebrate your hit." Caden didn't respond. "Did something happen at the game, Caden? What's wrong?""Why can't Dad ever say 'good job'? It's just two words. Instead, he always points out what could be better.""Dad is proud of you, Caden. I'm sure of it. He just forgets how important it is to say it. Maybe you should talk to him about it and tell him how you feel.""I guess." Caden bit into his cookie. "Hey, Mom, these cookies are a little burnt."Just then Caden's sister Emily bounded into the kitchen. "I did it! I finally finished the scarf I've been knitting." She held it up for them to see.Caden glanced at it and frowned. "Aren't scarves supposed to be longer than that?"Emily glared at him and then walked back to her room."What did I say?" asked Caden.Mom touched his shoulder. "What was it again you wished Dad would have said after the game?""Good job. Just two simple words, 'Good--'" Caden stopped. "Oh."Mom lifted her eyebrows. "Mmm hmm. Sometimes we all just need a little encouragement, don't we? None of us is perfect, but we're still loved--God loves us so much He sent Jesus to die for our sins! And He wants us to remind others that we love them too by acknowledging their accomplishments and encouraging them.""I'll go find Emily," Caden said. "Looks like Dad and I could work on this together." Caden left the room, but quickly returned. "Hey, Mom? Good job on those cookies."Mom smiled. "Thanks, Caden. That's just what I needed to hear."– Kelly Carlson

Two Words40335352-4226-4a5b-bcaa-b1da3f4ebc33Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: True Friendship (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 112: True Friendship (2024)c33f4f71-02ff-47e8-9fea-03a31ab9d51fSun, 21 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: The Church Is the Bride (2024) Christ is the head of the Church. The Catechism describes Jesus’ relationship to his Church as “a personal relationship…expressed by the image of bridegroom and bride.” Fr. Mike points out how important this is by reminding us that, underneath all of the doctrine and the dogma, God is madly in love with you. If we always remember this love, everything else will fall into place. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 792-796. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Christ is the head of the Church. The Catechism describes Jesus’ relationship to his Church as “a personal relationship…expressed by the image of bridegroom and bride.” Fr. Mike points out how important this is by reminding us that, underneath all of the doctrine and the dogma, God is madly in love with you. If we always remember this love, everything else will fall into place. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 792-796. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 112: The Church Is the Bride (2024)6dddf277-e36c-4d10-8016-bdf8c4421918Sun, 21 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: The Church Is the Bride (2024) Christ is the head of the Church. The Catechism describes Jesus’ relationship to his Church as “a personal relationship…expressed by the image of bridegroom and bride.” Fr. Mike points out how important this is by reminding us that, underneath all of the doctrine and the dogma, God is madly in love with you. If we always remember this love, everything else will fall into place. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 792-796. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Christ is the head of the Church. The Catechism describes Jesus’ relationship to his Church as “a personal relationship…expressed by the image of bridegroom and bride.” Fr. Mike points out how important this is by reminding us that, underneath all of the doctrine and the dogma, God is madly in love with you. If we always remember this love, everything else will fall into place. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 792-796. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 112: The Church Is the Bride (2024)90bfc17b-7e39-472f-8324-dfd560b08de3Sun, 21 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: True Friendship (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 112: True Friendship (2024)f846d33f-ca25-4fed-9df5-36493f498a7bSun, 21 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: True Friendship (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 112: True Friendship (2024)fb23c9dc-6945-4853-a586-4535c20f8c92Sun, 21 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: True Friendship (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 112: True Friendship (2024)583472bc-29b9-49c0-bcd9-986bc961d675Sun, 21 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHeart Hoarders"Mom, look at this!" Sari pointed to the TV. "This woman has been hoarding junk for more than twenty years, and now her house is so full she can't even move around in it! It's a huge health hazard, and she's going to be forced to leave her home if she doesn't clean it out. The team of people who make this show came to help. Just look at all that stuff!"Mom shook her head sadly. "That poor woman. It's so hard to let go of things sometimes."Sari rolled her eyes. "It's her own fault for letting it get like that! Couldn't she see that her house was getting so full she could hardly walk around?""Not necessarily," answered Mom. "I'm sure it happened so gradually over a long period of time that she hardly noticed it. It probably wasn't until someone else came inside that she realized how bad it had gotten. That's how it happened with me.""What?" exclaimed Sari. "You used to be a hoarder?"Mom laughed. "I guess you could say that. I didn't hoard things in my house though--I hoarded things in my heart.""What do you mean?" asked Sari."Well, when I became a Christian, I was thrilled to have Jesus in my life. But even though I knew He'd made me a new person, I still didn't want to let go of some sinful things I thought were fun or the grudges I had against other people. I was holding on to sin and anger and bitterness, even though those things didn't belong in my new life and were hurting me and others.""So how'd you get rid of them?" asked Sari."It wasn't until a Christian friend pointed out how she saw me living that I finally realized I needed help. The Holy Spirit gave me the power to let go of my selfish desires so I could live in a way that reflects Jesus's love without all that other stuff getting in the way."Sari looked back at the TV screen. "Just like the woman on this show will be able to enjoy living in her house once all that junk is cleaned out of it."Mom nodded. "Exactly!"– Courtney Lasater

"Mom, look at this!" Sari pointed to the TV. "This woman has been hoarding junk for more than twenty years, and now her house is so full she can't even move around in it! It's a huge health hazard, and she's going to be forced to leave her home if she doesn't clean it out. The team of people who make this show came to help. Just look at all that stuff!"Mom shook her head sadly. "That poor woman. It's so hard to let go of things sometimes."Sari rolled her eyes. "It's her own fault for letting it get like that! Couldn't she see that her house was getting so full she could hardly walk around?""Not necessarily," answered Mom. "I'm sure it happened so gradually over a long period of time that she hardly noticed it. It probably wasn't until someone else came inside that she realized how bad it had gotten. That's how it happened with me.""What?" exclaimed Sari. "You used to be a hoarder?"Mom laughed. "I guess you could say that. I didn't hoard things in my house though--I hoarded things in my heart.""What do you mean?" asked Sari."Well, when I became a Christian, I was thrilled to have Jesus in my life. But even though I knew He'd made me a new person, I still didn't want to let go of some sinful things I thought were fun or the grudges I had against other people. I was holding on to sin and anger and bitterness, even though those things didn't belong in my new life and were hurting me and others.""So how'd you get rid of them?" asked Sari."It wasn't until a Christian friend pointed out how she saw me living that I finally realized I needed help. The Holy Spirit gave me the power to let go of my selfish desires so I could live in a way that reflects Jesus's love without all that other stuff getting in the way."Sari looked back at the TV screen. "Just like the woman on this show will be able to enjoy living in her house once all that junk is cleaned out of it."Mom nodded. "Exactly!"– Courtney Lasater

Heart Hoarders14cbfac9-70bc-4a00-a31c-d618fa9f7203Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHeart Hoarders"Mom, look at this!" Sari pointed to the TV. "This woman has been hoarding junk for more than twenty years, and now her house is so full she can't even move around in it! It's a huge health hazard, and she's going to be forced to leave her home if she doesn't clean it out. The team of people who make this show came to help. Just look at all that stuff!"Mom shook her head sadly. "That poor woman. It's so hard to let go of things sometimes."Sari rolled her eyes. "It's her own fault for letting it get like that! Couldn't she see that her house was getting so full she could hardly walk around?""Not necessarily," answered Mom. "I'm sure it happened so gradually over a long period of time that she hardly noticed it. It probably wasn't until someone else came inside that she realized how bad it had gotten. That's how it happened with me.""What?" exclaimed Sari. "You used to be a hoarder?"Mom laughed. "I guess you could say that. I didn't hoard things in my house though--I hoarded things in my heart.""What do you mean?" asked Sari."Well, when I became a Christian, I was thrilled to have Jesus in my life. But even though I knew He'd made me a new person, I still didn't want to let go of some sinful things I thought were fun or the grudges I had against other people. I was holding on to sin and anger and bitterness, even though those things didn't belong in my new life and were hurting me and others.""So how'd you get rid of them?" asked Sari."It wasn't until a Christian friend pointed out how she saw me living that I finally realized I needed help. The Holy Spirit gave me the power to let go of my selfish desires so I could live in a way that reflects Jesus's love without all that other stuff getting in the way."Sari looked back at the TV screen. "Just like the woman on this show will be able to enjoy living in her house once all that junk is cleaned out of it."Mom nodded. "Exactly!"– Courtney Lasater

"Mom, look at this!" Sari pointed to the TV. "This woman has been hoarding junk for more than twenty years, and now her house is so full she can't even move around in it! It's a huge health hazard, and she's going to be forced to leave her home if she doesn't clean it out. The team of people who make this show came to help. Just look at all that stuff!"Mom shook her head sadly. "That poor woman. It's so hard to let go of things sometimes."Sari rolled her eyes. "It's her own fault for letting it get like that! Couldn't she see that her house was getting so full she could hardly walk around?""Not necessarily," answered Mom. "I'm sure it happened so gradually over a long period of time that she hardly noticed it. It probably wasn't until someone else came inside that she realized how bad it had gotten. That's how it happened with me.""What?" exclaimed Sari. "You used to be a hoarder?"Mom laughed. "I guess you could say that. I didn't hoard things in my house though--I hoarded things in my heart.""What do you mean?" asked Sari."Well, when I became a Christian, I was thrilled to have Jesus in my life. But even though I knew He'd made me a new person, I still didn't want to let go of some sinful things I thought were fun or the grudges I had against other people. I was holding on to sin and anger and bitterness, even though those things didn't belong in my new life and were hurting me and others.""So how'd you get rid of them?" asked Sari."It wasn't until a Christian friend pointed out how she saw me living that I finally realized I needed help. The Holy Spirit gave me the power to let go of my selfish desires so I could live in a way that reflects Jesus's love without all that other stuff getting in the way."Sari looked back at the TV screen. "Just like the woman on this show will be able to enjoy living in her house once all that junk is cleaned out of it."Mom nodded. "Exactly!"– Courtney Lasater

Heart Hoardersc2b009f8-235b-44b5-9ea9-19d8c5e1acdcSun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/21/24 Nunc Coepi: Season of Discouragement Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Stand in the truth and do the next right thing. Life can easily overwhelm us, leaving us in a place where we feel beaten and in a season of discouragement. But choosing humility and hope...choosing to live the truth and to do the next right thing...is the key to living courageously. Mass Readings from April 21, 2024: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Stand in the truth and do the next right thing. Life can easily overwhelm us, leaving us in a place where we feel beaten and in a season of discouragement. But choosing humility and hope...choosing to live the truth and to do the next right thing...is the key to living courageously. Mass Readings from April 21, 2024: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

full04/21/24 Nunc Coepi: Season of Discouragementa2707470-97ba-43f7-a965-1991cbb10ac7Sat, 20 Apr 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/21/24 Nunc Coepi: Season of Discouragement Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Stand in the truth and do the next right thing. Life can easily overwhelm us, leaving us in a place where we feel beaten and in a season of discouragement. But choosing humility and hope...choosing to live the truth and to do the next right thing...is the key to living courageously. Mass Readings from April 21, 2024: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Stand in the truth and do the next right thing. Life can easily overwhelm us, leaving us in a place where we feel beaten and in a season of discouragement. But choosing humility and hope...choosing to live the truth and to do the next right thing...is the key to living courageously. Mass Readings from April 21, 2024: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

full04/21/24 Nunc Coepi: Season of Discouragement0487c47c-1811-4581-9cb3-382541382bf0Sat, 20 Apr 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/21/24 Nunc Coepi: Season of Discouragement Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Stand in the truth and do the next right thing. Life can easily overwhelm us, leaving us in a place where we feel beaten and in a season of discouragement. But choosing humility and hope...choosing to live the truth and to do the next right thing...is the key to living courageously. Mass Readings from April 21, 2024: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Stand in the truth and do the next right thing. Life can easily overwhelm us, leaving us in a place where we feel beaten and in a season of discouragement. But choosing humility and hope...choosing to live the truth and to do the next right thing...is the key to living courageously. Mass Readings from April 21, 2024: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

full04/21/24 Nunc Coepi: Season of Discouragementa8314360-39b8-4171-b1fb-2b11996d2fa1Sat, 20 Apr 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2024) Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2024)20307af3-5a96-4895-9f89-9e8768dbf736Sat, 20 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: The Church as the Body of Christ (2024) “The Church is communion with Jesus.” The Catechism shows us what it means for the Church to be considered the “body of Christ”. Fr. Mike explains how being part of the Church makes us “united in him, in his body”—more intimately connected with Jesus than even the Apostles were. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 787-791. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“The Church is communion with Jesus.” The Catechism shows us what it means for the Church to be considered the “body of Christ”. Fr. Mike explains how being part of the Church makes us “united in him, in his body”—more intimately connected with Jesus than even the Apostles were. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 787-791. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 111: The Church as the Body of Christ (2024)ca297908-cf10-4124-a9e7-092bba9756bdSat, 20 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: The Church as the Body of Christ (2024) “The Church is communion with Jesus.” The Catechism shows us what it means for the Church to be considered the “body of Christ”. Fr. Mike explains how being part of the Church makes us “united in him, in his body”—more intimately connected with Jesus than even the Apostles were. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 787-791. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“The Church is communion with Jesus.” The Catechism shows us what it means for the Church to be considered the “body of Christ”. Fr. Mike explains how being part of the Church makes us “united in him, in his body”—more intimately connected with Jesus than even the Apostles were. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 787-791. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 111: The Church as the Body of Christ (2024)5b540c5d-fe98-423c-a5ad-2c939ec486a4Sat, 20 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2024) Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2024)bcbb3685-2d1e-4da6-9b23-7ab885de416fSat, 20 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2024) Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2024)2a9b3a58-a361-4bb6-bf44-0e20c282c0c7Sat, 20 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2024) Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2024)4ce07cc7-9b36-4e13-8ba0-f9ba1ad83823Sat, 20 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Gentle PushMario and his dad were on a fishing trip when Mario made a discovery--an eagle's nest way up near the top of a tall tree. And up in the sky, they saw a large bird soaring high over the river. Mario let out a long breath. "Wow! I wish I could fly like that!""Well, that eagle didn't always have such great flying skills," said Dad. "I've read that baby eagles are afraid of flying. In fact, it takes a great deal of their mother's prodding to get them out of their soft, warm nest.""I know. We talked about them in school. My teacher said the mother eagle pushes the babies right out over the side of the nest. That must be scary for them!"Dad nodded. "They probably think they'll fall to the ground.""Yeah, but then after the mother eagle lets one of the eaglets flutter and fall for a bit, she soars underneath it and lets it land on her wings. Then she takes it back to the nest. She does that over and over until they're brave and strong enough to fly on their own."A few days later, Mario felt nervous about a kids' event at church he had agreed to help with. "Mrs. Campbell wants me to help with the little kids' group tomorrow," Mario told his dad. "But what if the kids ask me questions I don't know how to answer? It might be the first time some of them ever hear about Jesus, and I'm afraid I won't know what to say!""You can always ask an adult for help," said Dad. "I know it's scary for you, Mario, but you haven't forgotten how little eagles learn to fly, have you?""What does that have to do with it?" Mario wanted to know."God often helps His children in a way that's similar to how a mother eagle helps her babies," Dad explained. "Sometimes He gives you a gentle push to get you to try new things--things that make you feel helpless or afraid at first so you'll learn to depend on Him for strength and guidance. The Holy Spirit is always with you, and He'll be there to catch you and help you know what to say."Mario smiled. "Thanks, Dad. I'll remember that tomorrow."– Trudy Vanderveen

Mario and his dad were on a fishing trip when Mario made a discovery--an eagle's nest way up near the top of a tall tree. And up in the sky, they saw a large bird soaring high over the river. Mario let out a long breath. "Wow! I wish I could fly like that!""Well, that eagle didn't always have such great flying skills," said Dad. "I've read that baby eagles are afraid of flying. In fact, it takes a great deal of their mother's prodding to get them out of their soft, warm nest.""I know. We talked about them in school. My teacher said the mother eagle pushes the babies right out over the side of the nest. That must be scary for them!"Dad nodded. "They probably think they'll fall to the ground.""Yeah, but then after the mother eagle lets one of the eaglets flutter and fall for a bit, she soars underneath it and lets it land on her wings. Then she takes it back to the nest. She does that over and over until they're brave and strong enough to fly on their own."A few days later, Mario felt nervous about a kids' event at church he had agreed to help with. "Mrs. Campbell wants me to help with the little kids' group tomorrow," Mario told his dad. "But what if the kids ask me questions I don't know how to answer? It might be the first time some of them ever hear about Jesus, and I'm afraid I won't know what to say!""You can always ask an adult for help," said Dad. "I know it's scary for you, Mario, but you haven't forgotten how little eagles learn to fly, have you?""What does that have to do with it?" Mario wanted to know."God often helps His children in a way that's similar to how a mother eagle helps her babies," Dad explained. "Sometimes He gives you a gentle push to get you to try new things--things that make you feel helpless or afraid at first so you'll learn to depend on Him for strength and guidance. The Holy Spirit is always with you, and He'll be there to catch you and help you know what to say."Mario smiled. "Thanks, Dad. I'll remember that tomorrow."– Trudy Vanderveen

A Gentle Push42436a2b-6b50-421c-9b3c-880f6c244030Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Gentle PushMario and his dad were on a fishing trip when Mario made a discovery--an eagle's nest way up near the top of a tall tree. And up in the sky, they saw a large bird soaring high over the river. Mario let out a long breath. "Wow! I wish I could fly like that!""Well, that eagle didn't always have such great flying skills," said Dad. "I've read that baby eagles are afraid of flying. In fact, it takes a great deal of their mother's prodding to get them out of their soft, warm nest.""I know. We talked about them in school. My teacher said the mother eagle pushes the babies right out over the side of the nest. That must be scary for them!"Dad nodded. "They probably think they'll fall to the ground.""Yeah, but then after the mother eagle lets one of the eaglets flutter and fall for a bit, she soars underneath it and lets it land on her wings. Then she takes it back to the nest. She does that over and over until they're brave and strong enough to fly on their own."A few days later, Mario felt nervous about a kids' event at church he had agreed to help with. "Mrs. Campbell wants me to help with the little kids' group tomorrow," Mario told his dad. "But what if the kids ask me questions I don't know how to answer? It might be the first time some of them ever hear about Jesus, and I'm afraid I won't know what to say!""You can always ask an adult for help," said Dad. "I know it's scary for you, Mario, but you haven't forgotten how little eagles learn to fly, have you?""What does that have to do with it?" Mario wanted to know."God often helps His children in a way that's similar to how a mother eagle helps her babies," Dad explained. "Sometimes He gives you a gentle push to get you to try new things--things that make you feel helpless or afraid at first so you'll learn to depend on Him for strength and guidance. The Holy Spirit is always with you, and He'll be there to catch you and help you know what to say."Mario smiled. "Thanks, Dad. I'll remember that tomorrow."– Trudy Vanderveen

Mario and his dad were on a fishing trip when Mario made a discovery--an eagle's nest way up near the top of a tall tree. And up in the sky, they saw a large bird soaring high over the river. Mario let out a long breath. "Wow! I wish I could fly like that!""Well, that eagle didn't always have such great flying skills," said Dad. "I've read that baby eagles are afraid of flying. In fact, it takes a great deal of their mother's prodding to get them out of their soft, warm nest.""I know. We talked about them in school. My teacher said the mother eagle pushes the babies right out over the side of the nest. That must be scary for them!"Dad nodded. "They probably think they'll fall to the ground.""Yeah, but then after the mother eagle lets one of the eaglets flutter and fall for a bit, she soars underneath it and lets it land on her wings. Then she takes it back to the nest. She does that over and over until they're brave and strong enough to fly on their own."A few days later, Mario felt nervous about a kids' event at church he had agreed to help with. "Mrs. Campbell wants me to help with the little kids' group tomorrow," Mario told his dad. "But what if the kids ask me questions I don't know how to answer? It might be the first time some of them ever hear about Jesus, and I'm afraid I won't know what to say!""You can always ask an adult for help," said Dad. "I know it's scary for you, Mario, but you haven't forgotten how little eagles learn to fly, have you?""What does that have to do with it?" Mario wanted to know."God often helps His children in a way that's similar to how a mother eagle helps her babies," Dad explained. "Sometimes He gives you a gentle push to get you to try new things--things that make you feel helpless or afraid at first so you'll learn to depend on Him for strength and guidance. The Holy Spirit is always with you, and He'll be there to catch you and help you know what to say."Mario smiled. "Thanks, Dad. I'll remember that tomorrow."– Trudy Vanderveen

A Gentle Pushf12927e8-0c37-4004-93b5-472e99d5f9fbSat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGGB Question Session | Girls Gone Bible - April 19th 2024This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self. GGB QUESTION SESSION!!!

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self. GGB QUESTION SESSION!!!

fullGGB Question Session | Girls Gone Bible - April 19th 20244795ab3e-0db3-4dc6-90ea-01ae1f70d27cFri, 19 Apr 2024 16:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS3 EP2. Modesty and Purity ft. Ashley HetheringtonHey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, is joined once again by special guest and friend, Ashley Hetherington. Ally and Ashley go right in and talk about something that&#39;s been weighing heavy on their hearts - and that is modesty and purity and what that looks like when honoring Christ. As they&#39;ve experienced both sides, they are able to confidently and boldly share how to Lord&#39;s protected them as they&#39;ve navigated modesty and purity with Him. We hope this episode leaves you encouraged and reminded of God&#39;s love and protection over you. ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, is joined once again by special guest and friend, Ashley Hetherington. Ally and Ashley go right in and talk about something that&#39;s been weighing heavy on their hearts - and that is modesty and purity and what that looks like when honoring Christ. As they&#39;ve experienced both sides, they are able to confidently and boldly share how to Lord&#39;s protected them as they&#39;ve navigated modesty and purity with Him. We hope this episode leaves you encouraged and reminded of God&#39;s love and protection over you. ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS3 EP2. Modesty and Purity ft. Ashley Hetheringtonf19e1ec7-f899-4e7c-ac0d-635607ef289dFri, 19 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan I Sin in My Dreams? Have you ever had dark, disturbing dreams? If you did, did you feel guilty when you woke up? Did you have some vague sense of shame that such dreams came from your mind? If you’ve ever experienced this, you might have even wondered whether or not such dreams could be considered “sinful.” Fr. Mike is here today to give you the short answer—no, dreams themselves cannot be considered sinful—and the long answer… what are you doing during your waking hours that could be feeding these dark dreams?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever had dark, disturbing dreams? If you did, did you feel guilty when you woke up? Did you have some vague sense of shame that such dreams came from your mind? If you’ve ever experienced this, you might have even wondered whether or not such dreams could be considered “sinful.” Fr. Mike is here today to give you the short answer—no, dreams themselves cannot be considered sinful—and the long answer… what are you doing during your waking hours that could be feeding these dark dreams?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCan I Sin in My Dreams?a86bb26d-6e06-41f1-a2b6-b321f6bebcd8Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan I Sin in My Dreams? Have you ever had dark, disturbing dreams? If you did, did you feel guilty when you woke up? Did you have some vague sense of shame that such dreams came from your mind? If you’ve ever experienced this, you might have even wondered whether or not such dreams could be considered “sinful.” Fr. Mike is here today to give you the short answer—no, dreams themselves cannot be considered sinful—and the long answer… what are you doing during your waking hours that could be feeding these dark dreams?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever had dark, disturbing dreams? If you did, did you feel guilty when you woke up? Did you have some vague sense of shame that such dreams came from your mind? If you’ve ever experienced this, you might have even wondered whether or not such dreams could be considered “sinful.” Fr. Mike is here today to give you the short answer—no, dreams themselves cannot be considered sinful—and the long answer… what are you doing during your waking hours that could be feeding these dark dreams?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCan I Sin in My Dreams?4edeedc3-fd5c-45e3-9ede-e012972dcde9Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 158: What is The Best Cheap Coffee? Coffee Expert Reveals In Blind Taste Test: James Hoffman In this moment, world renowned coffee expert, James Hoffmann, tests and chooses the best high street coffee. James guides you though everything you need to know to assess coffee like a professional, this includes looking at the roast of the coffee, the smell and finally it’s taste and different tones. He also outlines the benefits of supporting your local cafe rather than getting your morning cup at a major coffee chain, as you can get a better cup of coffee from someone who cares nearly as deeply about coffee as you. Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/TM29O0GTTIb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/7i0901DTTIb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos James: https://www.jameshoffmann.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, world renowned coffee expert, James Hoffmann, tests and chooses the best high street coffee. James guides you though everything you need to know to assess coffee like a professional, this includes looking at the roast of the coffee, the smell and finally it’s taste and different tones. He also outlines the benefits of supporting your local cafe rather than getting your morning cup at a major coffee chain, as you can get a better cup of coffee from someone who cares nearly as deeply about coffee as you. Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/TM29O0GTTIb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/7i0901DTTIb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos James: https://www.jameshoffmann.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 158: What is The Best Cheap Coffee? Coffee Expert Reveals In Blind Taste Test: James Hoffman 14b2c346-a820-4401-81d3-039bf4908768Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000727https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: David and Goliath (2024) Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 110: David and Goliath (2024)14878942-86a9-4aed-984e-d017c1530cc0Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: The People of God (2024) God draws people to himself and makes them his own. The Catechism shows us what makes God’s people different from everyone else, and what it is that unites them. Fr. Mike hones in on what exactly it is that the People of God do, and exhorts us to start doing that right here, today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 781-786. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God draws people to himself and makes them his own. The Catechism shows us what makes God’s people different from everyone else, and what it is that unites them. Fr. Mike hones in on what exactly it is that the People of God do, and exhorts us to start doing that right here, today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 781-786. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 110: The People of God (2024)e9221378-3d95-4d4b-8dd7-be5da5eaf308Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: The People of God (2024) God draws people to himself and makes them his own. The Catechism shows us what makes God’s people different from everyone else, and what it is that unites them. Fr. Mike hones in on what exactly it is that the People of God do, and exhorts us to start doing that right here, today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 781-786. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God draws people to himself and makes them his own. The Catechism shows us what makes God’s people different from everyone else, and what it is that unites them. Fr. Mike hones in on what exactly it is that the People of God do, and exhorts us to start doing that right here, today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 781-786. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 110: The People of God (2024)3cc16138-2fe1-4212-9616-0447cb3b0890Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: David and Goliath (2024) Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 110: David and Goliath (2024)695cb49f-e40e-48f6-8cc7-952feb204959Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: David and Goliath (2024) Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 110: David and Goliath (2024)da9a7d0b-9606-43cd-be7c-7cbac813e38bFri, 19 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: David and Goliath (2024) Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 110: David and Goliath (2024)afbe9dd6-eb6f-46cf-be0f-32ce9d21e831Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGGB Question Session | Girls Gone BibleThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self. GGB QUESTION SESSION!!! How did we stop cussing? What God has been teaching us recently? OCD in your relationship with God? What to do when you can’t feel God during a bad time? How do you tell your boyfriend you want to pursue purity? Who do we relate to in the Bible? How to have trust in relationships? What is our opinion on modesty? Is discontentment a sin? We had such a good time sitting with each other and you guys answering your questions. We love you all so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!!!!!!!! the first night of GGB LIVE SHOW tour is set for May 15th in Atlanta, Georgia at the Center Stage Theatre. click this link for tickets https://girlsgonebible.com/pages/live... we can't wait to see you, love you, pray with you, laugh &amp; cry with you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self. GGB QUESTION SESSION!!! How did we stop cussing? What God has been teaching us recently? OCD in your relationship with God? What to do when you can’t feel God during a bad time? How do you tell your boyfriend you want to pursue purity? Who do we relate to in the Bible? How to have trust in relationships? What is our opinion on modesty? Is discontentment a sin? We had such a good time sitting with each other and you guys answering your questions. We love you all so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!!!!!!!! the first night of GGB LIVE SHOW tour is set for May 15th in Atlanta, Georgia at the Center Stage Theatre. click this link for tickets https://girlsgonebible.com/pages/live... we can't wait to see you, love you, pray with you, laugh &amp; cry with you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullGGB Question Session | Girls Gone Bible433cc34c-72e4-48e8-8f2c-d7adbcf74f1fFri, 19 Apr 2024 02:05:44 +00004813https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod's Treasure BoxGrace took her treasure box out from under the bed and opened it to look over the contents inside. She took a couple of items out and inspected them. A special note from Grandma. A ballet ticket stub. A birthstone ring. A picture book. She smiled as she returned them to her box. She often did this before going to bed. Seeing her treasures brought memories that gave her happy, warm feelings.One morning, Grace's little sister greeted her eagerly. "I had a dream last night," said Everly. "It was about a great big treasure box. It was way bigger than yours, and lots prettier too! It sparkled all over. And it was as tall as the sky!"Grace grinned at Everly. "What was in the box?""I don't know," said Everly. "I couldn't see inside it.""Well, who do you think would own such a big, fancy box?" Grace asked. "A king? Or the President?""I know who!" exclaimed Everly. "God could have a box like that."Grace grinned. "If God had a treasure box, what He would put in it? Rainbows, maybe? Or oceans? How about mountains? Or gold?" Everly nodded, but no answer seemed quite right to Grace."Let's think about it today," Mom suggested. "Let's see who can come up with an even better answer.""Okay," said Grace, but her day was busy, and she soon forgot all about it.When Grace got home from school, Everly was waiting for her. "I know what God would put in His treasure box!" she said, bouncing up and down. "I know the answer!""You do?" asked Grace. "How do you know? Mom told you, didn't she?" Grace turned to her mother. "What is it, Mom? Tell me too!"Mom smiled at her. "Go look up Deuteronomy 7:6," she said. "Maybe that will help you figure it out."When Grace looked up the verse in her Bible, she saw the answer to the question. People, she thought. God would put the people He saved in His treasure box. Grace smiled. She knew she was part of God's treasure.–Joy L. Newswanger

Grace took her treasure box out from under the bed and opened it to look over the contents inside. She took a couple of items out and inspected them. A special note from Grandma. A ballet ticket stub. A birthstone ring. A picture book. She smiled as she returned them to her box. She often did this before going to bed. Seeing her treasures brought memories that gave her happy, warm feelings.One morning, Grace's little sister greeted her eagerly. "I had a dream last night," said Everly. "It was about a great big treasure box. It was way bigger than yours, and lots prettier too! It sparkled all over. And it was as tall as the sky!"Grace grinned at Everly. "What was in the box?""I don't know," said Everly. "I couldn't see inside it.""Well, who do you think would own such a big, fancy box?" Grace asked. "A king? Or the President?""I know who!" exclaimed Everly. "God could have a box like that."Grace grinned. "If God had a treasure box, what He would put in it? Rainbows, maybe? Or oceans? How about mountains? Or gold?" Everly nodded, but no answer seemed quite right to Grace."Let's think about it today," Mom suggested. "Let's see who can come up with an even better answer.""Okay," said Grace, but her day was busy, and she soon forgot all about it.When Grace got home from school, Everly was waiting for her. "I know what God would put in His treasure box!" she said, bouncing up and down. "I know the answer!""You do?" asked Grace. "How do you know? Mom told you, didn't she?" Grace turned to her mother. "What is it, Mom? Tell me too!"Mom smiled at her. "Go look up Deuteronomy 7:6," she said. "Maybe that will help you figure it out."When Grace looked up the verse in her Bible, she saw the answer to the question. People, she thought. God would put the people He saved in His treasure box. Grace smiled. She knew she was part of God's treasure.–Joy L. Newswanger

God's Treasure Box7d25f721-88b4-4e29-8a00-0d0e18b3b1d8Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod's Treasure BoxGrace took her treasure box out from under the bed and opened it to look over the contents inside. She took a couple of items out and inspected them. A special note from Grandma. A ballet ticket stub. A birthstone ring. A picture book. She smiled as she returned them to her box. She often did this before going to bed. Seeing her treasures brought memories that gave her happy, warm feelings.One morning, Grace's little sister greeted her eagerly. "I had a dream last night," said Everly. "It was about a great big treasure box. It was way bigger than yours, and lots prettier too! It sparkled all over. And it was as tall as the sky!"Grace grinned at Everly. "What was in the box?""I don't know," said Everly. "I couldn't see inside it.""Well, who do you think would own such a big, fancy box?" Grace asked. "A king? Or the President?""I know who!" exclaimed Everly. "God could have a box like that."Grace grinned. "If God had a treasure box, what He would put in it? Rainbows, maybe? Or oceans? How about mountains? Or gold?" Everly nodded, but no answer seemed quite right to Grace."Let's think about it today," Mom suggested. "Let's see who can come up with an even better answer.""Okay," said Grace, but her day was busy, and she soon forgot all about it.When Grace got home from school, Everly was waiting for her. "I know what God would put in His treasure box!" she said, bouncing up and down. "I know the answer!""You do?" asked Grace. "How do you know? Mom told you, didn't she?" Grace turned to her mother. "What is it, Mom? Tell me too!"Mom smiled at her. "Go look up Deuteronomy 7:6," she said. "Maybe that will help you figure it out."When Grace looked up the verse in her Bible, she saw the answer to the question. People, she thought. God would put the people He saved in His treasure box. Grace smiled. She knew she was part of God's treasure.–Joy L. Newswanger

Grace took her treasure box out from under the bed and opened it to look over the contents inside. She took a couple of items out and inspected them. A special note from Grandma. A ballet ticket stub. A birthstone ring. A picture book. She smiled as she returned them to her box. She often did this before going to bed. Seeing her treasures brought memories that gave her happy, warm feelings.One morning, Grace's little sister greeted her eagerly. "I had a dream last night," said Everly. "It was about a great big treasure box. It was way bigger than yours, and lots prettier too! It sparkled all over. And it was as tall as the sky!"Grace grinned at Everly. "What was in the box?""I don't know," said Everly. "I couldn't see inside it.""Well, who do you think would own such a big, fancy box?" Grace asked. "A king? Or the President?""I know who!" exclaimed Everly. "God could have a box like that."Grace grinned. "If God had a treasure box, what He would put in it? Rainbows, maybe? Or oceans? How about mountains? Or gold?" Everly nodded, but no answer seemed quite right to Grace."Let's think about it today," Mom suggested. "Let's see who can come up with an even better answer.""Okay," said Grace, but her day was busy, and she soon forgot all about it.When Grace got home from school, Everly was waiting for her. "I know what God would put in His treasure box!" she said, bouncing up and down. "I know the answer!""You do?" asked Grace. "How do you know? Mom told you, didn't she?" Grace turned to her mother. "What is it, Mom? Tell me too!"Mom smiled at her. "Go look up Deuteronomy 7:6," she said. "Maybe that will help you figure it out."When Grace looked up the verse in her Bible, she saw the answer to the question. People, she thought. God would put the people He saved in His treasure box. Grace smiled. She knew she was part of God's treasure.–Joy L. Newswanger

God's Treasure Boxa3b20a2a-9553-4d0b-990b-f1c1692d4283Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Neuroscientist Talks Deliverance and DemonsDr. Josh Brown, a professor of neuroscience returns to the show to share his experiences with our adversary

Dr. Josh Brown, a professor of neuroscience returns to the show to share his experiences with our adversary

fullA Neuroscientist Talks Deliverance and Demons47524918-9993-4539-9b32-4bb761cc349bThu, 18 Apr 2024 14:49:53 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy You Keep Failing and How to Change ItToday, we answer one of the most Googled questions on the internet for men; How do I stop failing? We delve into why failure and the fear it brings grip men in our world, and how real men confront failure. You have experienced this in your life and perhaps it has hindered you from accomplishing a desired goal. But it doesn't have to be this way. We are going to help you reframe your thoughts on failure and understand how a man of God faces it. In addition, we also answer a listener's question about how a man should respond after having premarital relations and is about to have a child. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1 h 37 mins of episode 155 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we go into being publicly humiliated and how a transformed man handles and overcomes failure. https://catholicgentlemanplus.com ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 11 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More. This month we discuss Sexual Attraction and Lust: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we answer one of the most Googled questions on the internet for men; How do I stop failing? We delve into why failure and the fear it brings grip men in our world, and how real men confront failure. You have experienced this in your life and perhaps it has hindered you from accomplishing a desired goal. But it doesn't have to be this way. We are going to help you reframe your thoughts on failure and understand how a man of God faces it. In addition, we also answer a listener's question about how a man should respond after having premarital relations and is about to have a child. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1 h 37 mins of episode 155 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we go into being publicly humiliated and how a transformed man handles and overcomes failure. https://catholicgentlemanplus.com ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 11 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More. This month we discuss Sexual Attraction and Lust: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy You Keep Failing and How to Change Itf715f3a4-8d43-4092-8325-7fdfa0347c92Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +00003759https://216.73.216.191/allTags#863 - Psalms 129-131 – Songs of AscentsThis episode is part 100 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 4th of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-129-131-songs-of-ascents/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 100 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 4th of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-129-131-songs-of-ascents/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#863 - Psalms 129-131 – Songs of Ascents2fdb7dc2-e29f-4bd0-b83d-699f6e73e5c9Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000632https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpecial Forces Commander's Weird Trick For Overcoming Anxiety, "This Is The Reason People Quit", "Imposter Syndrome Is A Good Thing!" Learn how to attack life with the same intensity as a member of the world’s most elite fighting force Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer and New York Times bestselling author, he is also the host of the Jocko Podcast, and co-founder of the leadership training organisation, Echelon Front. In this conversation Jocko and Steven discuss topics such as, why excuses are pointless, the core component that every Navy SEAL has, how to overcome hesitation and take action, and why you should ‘embrace the suck’. You can listen to the ‘Jocko Podcast’ and purchase Jocko’s products here: https://bit.ly/3Uk75hj Follow Jocko: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3UmcjJx Instagram - https://bit.ly/3w2zZsQ YouTube - https://bit.ly/4cY32i1 Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Whoop: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how to attack life with the same intensity as a member of the world’s most elite fighting force Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer and New York Times bestselling author, he is also the host of the Jocko Podcast, and co-founder of the leadership training organisation, Echelon Front. In this conversation Jocko and Steven discuss topics such as, why excuses are pointless, the core component that every Navy SEAL has, how to overcome hesitation and take action, and why you should ‘embrace the suck’. You can listen to the ‘Jocko Podcast’ and purchase Jocko’s products here: https://bit.ly/3Uk75hj Follow Jocko: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3UmcjJx Instagram - https://bit.ly/3w2zZsQ YouTube - https://bit.ly/4cY32i1 Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Whoop: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSpecial Forces Commander's Weird Trick For Overcoming Anxiety, "This Is The Reason People Quit", "Imposter Syndrome Is A Good Thing!" f49d27c6-0753-4117-885e-244a68ac692eThu, 18 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +00006794https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2024) As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2024)bde01469-8692-4727-8366-01af97bb2a54Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: Mystery of Union With God (2024) Do we love the Church? Some of us might struggle with that idea, but Fr. Mike explains that if we are to love and live in accordance with the heart of Jesus, we must love what he loves. Jesus, the bridegroom, loves his bride, the Church, so we must love the Church. We also learn that the sacraments are not only signs but also the very instruments by which the Holy Spirit gives us the grace of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 772-780. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Do we love the Church? Some of us might struggle with that idea, but Fr. Mike explains that if we are to love and live in accordance with the heart of Jesus, we must love what he loves. Jesus, the bridegroom, loves his bride, the Church, so we must love the Church. We also learn that the sacraments are not only signs but also the very instruments by which the Holy Spirit gives us the grace of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 772-780. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 109: Mystery of Union With God (2024)1d579db0-2412-4841-9aee-faf30aca7ea3Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: Mystery of Union With God (2024) Do we love the Church? Some of us might struggle with that idea, but Fr. Mike explains that if we are to love and live in accordance with the heart of Jesus, we must love what he loves. Jesus, the bridegroom, loves his bride, the Church, so we must love the Church. We also learn that the sacraments are not only signs but also the very instruments by which the Holy Spirit gives us the grace of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 772-780. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Do we love the Church? Some of us might struggle with that idea, but Fr. Mike explains that if we are to love and live in accordance with the heart of Jesus, we must love what he loves. Jesus, the bridegroom, loves his bride, the Church, so we must love the Church. We also learn that the sacraments are not only signs but also the very instruments by which the Holy Spirit gives us the grace of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 772-780. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 109: Mystery of Union With God (2024)8eb6e1ac-d4fa-4dca-bbee-a5f4f4ee5ed4Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2024) As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2024)6cf76074-f7d4-488b-a6b9-8e704ebff16bThu, 18 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2024) As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2024)3efecefd-1f45-4085-830f-064e04868697Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2024) As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2024)4f9fa338-b827-4800-85b8-89a07de2038bThu, 18 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStick With Me (Part 2)"I'm going for a walk." Mel's attention shot up at Owen's announcement as he entered the kitchen. He still had his hoodie on, but he was actually wearing jeans, not sweatpants. "You want to join?" Mel nodded and jumped to her feet, and within a minute they were out the door.Mel loved walking in their neighborhood downtown. She liked the scrunched-up houses and how close they lived to their neighbors. As she and Owen walked in silence, Mom's words from a couple weeks ago telling her that Owen had depression echoed in her ears. She kept glancing over at her brother, and eventually he asked, "Why do you keep looking at me like that?" Mel kicked a rock instead of responding. "Mel, what's wrong?"Finally, she looked up at her big brother. "I just don't understand," she began. "Can't Jesus heal people? Why doesn't He heal you? Will you be sick forever?"This time Owen kicked the rock before replying. "I believe Jesus can heal me and take away my depression. I'm not sure why He's not doing it now, but I know He will one day.""One day like in a few more weeks?""Maybe," responded Owen. "But maybe not. It's complicated. Jesus promises us that when we trust Him as our Savior, He will save us from our sins so we can be with Him forever. But not everything is perfect--yet. It won't be until Jesus makes everything right when He comes again.""What do we do until then?" Mel asked.Owen took a deep breath. "We have hope. I know with certainty that God is faithful and incapable of breaking His promises. Having hope is having confidence in God."Mel took in the sight of her brother. He was in a good mood today, but would he be tomorrow? Before she could say anything, Owen continued. "And when it's hard to hope, I take comfort in knowing that Jesus is still with me and can give me hope and peace."Mel found another rock to kick, then looked to Owen and said, "Would it help if I made a sticker of Jesus's hope for your door? That way it'll be easier to remember."Owen grinned. "I think that's a wonderful idea."–Zoe Brickner

"I'm going for a walk." Mel's attention shot up at Owen's announcement as he entered the kitchen. He still had his hoodie on, but he was actually wearing jeans, not sweatpants. "You want to join?" Mel nodded and jumped to her feet, and within a minute they were out the door.Mel loved walking in their neighborhood downtown. She liked the scrunched-up houses and how close they lived to their neighbors. As she and Owen walked in silence, Mom's words from a couple weeks ago telling her that Owen had depression echoed in her ears. She kept glancing over at her brother, and eventually he asked, "Why do you keep looking at me like that?" Mel kicked a rock instead of responding. "Mel, what's wrong?"Finally, she looked up at her big brother. "I just don't understand," she began. "Can't Jesus heal people? Why doesn't He heal you? Will you be sick forever?"This time Owen kicked the rock before replying. "I believe Jesus can heal me and take away my depression. I'm not sure why He's not doing it now, but I know He will one day.""One day like in a few more weeks?""Maybe," responded Owen. "But maybe not. It's complicated. Jesus promises us that when we trust Him as our Savior, He will save us from our sins so we can be with Him forever. But not everything is perfect--yet. It won't be until Jesus makes everything right when He comes again.""What do we do until then?" Mel asked.Owen took a deep breath. "We have hope. I know with certainty that God is faithful and incapable of breaking His promises. Having hope is having confidence in God."Mel took in the sight of her brother. He was in a good mood today, but would he be tomorrow? Before she could say anything, Owen continued. "And when it's hard to hope, I take comfort in knowing that Jesus is still with me and can give me hope and peace."Mel found another rock to kick, then looked to Owen and said, "Would it help if I made a sticker of Jesus's hope for your door? That way it'll be easier to remember."Owen grinned. "I think that's a wonderful idea."–Zoe Brickner

Stick With Me (Part 2)22cc6868-8d64-4bd9-8b4c-3ac400c56563Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStick With Me (Part 2)"I'm going for a walk." Mel's attention shot up at Owen's announcement as he entered the kitchen. He still had his hoodie on, but he was actually wearing jeans, not sweatpants. "You want to join?" Mel nodded and jumped to her feet, and within a minute they were out the door.Mel loved walking in their neighborhood downtown. She liked the scrunched-up houses and how close they lived to their neighbors. As she and Owen walked in silence, Mom's words from a couple weeks ago telling her that Owen had depression echoed in her ears. She kept glancing over at her brother, and eventually he asked, "Why do you keep looking at me like that?" Mel kicked a rock instead of responding. "Mel, what's wrong?"Finally, she looked up at her big brother. "I just don't understand," she began. "Can't Jesus heal people? Why doesn't He heal you? Will you be sick forever?"This time Owen kicked the rock before replying. "I believe Jesus can heal me and take away my depression. I'm not sure why He's not doing it now, but I know He will one day.""One day like in a few more weeks?""Maybe," responded Owen. "But maybe not. It's complicated. Jesus promises us that when we trust Him as our Savior, He will save us from our sins so we can be with Him forever. But not everything is perfect--yet. It won't be until Jesus makes everything right when He comes again.""What do we do until then?" Mel asked.Owen took a deep breath. "We have hope. I know with certainty that God is faithful and incapable of breaking His promises. Having hope is having confidence in God."Mel took in the sight of her brother. He was in a good mood today, but would he be tomorrow? Before she could say anything, Owen continued. "And when it's hard to hope, I take comfort in knowing that Jesus is still with me and can give me hope and peace."Mel found another rock to kick, then looked to Owen and said, "Would it help if I made a sticker of Jesus's hope for your door? That way it'll be easier to remember."Owen grinned. "I think that's a wonderful idea."–Zoe Brickner

"I'm going for a walk." Mel's attention shot up at Owen's announcement as he entered the kitchen. He still had his hoodie on, but he was actually wearing jeans, not sweatpants. "You want to join?" Mel nodded and jumped to her feet, and within a minute they were out the door.Mel loved walking in their neighborhood downtown. She liked the scrunched-up houses and how close they lived to their neighbors. As she and Owen walked in silence, Mom's words from a couple weeks ago telling her that Owen had depression echoed in her ears. She kept glancing over at her brother, and eventually he asked, "Why do you keep looking at me like that?" Mel kicked a rock instead of responding. "Mel, what's wrong?"Finally, she looked up at her big brother. "I just don't understand," she began. "Can't Jesus heal people? Why doesn't He heal you? Will you be sick forever?"This time Owen kicked the rock before replying. "I believe Jesus can heal me and take away my depression. I'm not sure why He's not doing it now, but I know He will one day.""One day like in a few more weeks?""Maybe," responded Owen. "But maybe not. It's complicated. Jesus promises us that when we trust Him as our Savior, He will save us from our sins so we can be with Him forever. But not everything is perfect--yet. It won't be until Jesus makes everything right when He comes again.""What do we do until then?" Mel asked.Owen took a deep breath. "We have hope. I know with certainty that God is faithful and incapable of breaking His promises. Having hope is having confidence in God."Mel took in the sight of her brother. He was in a good mood today, but would he be tomorrow? Before she could say anything, Owen continued. "And when it's hard to hope, I take comfort in knowing that Jesus is still with me and can give me hope and peace."Mel found another rock to kick, then looked to Owen and said, "Would it help if I made a sticker of Jesus's hope for your door? That way it'll be easier to remember."Owen grinned. "I think that's a wonderful idea."–Zoe Brickner

Stick With Me (Part 2)6020fef5-0015-40c1-81c8-92b665689db7Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#535 Suffering 101 - Mark GiszczakThe fact of suffering poses real intellectual challenges to the Christian message. So how do we share the gospel of a loving God, when suffering seems to reflect so poorly on him? Mark Giszcack, author of Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know, joins us. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. One of the greatest challenges faced with any person who wants to explain and defend the Catholic faith is life, and the fact that life involves sometimes overwhelming suffering. So you got to be able to answer…

The fact of suffering poses real intellectual challenges to the Christian message. So how do we share the gospel of a loving God, when suffering seems to reflect so poorly on him? Mark Giszcack, author of Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know, joins us. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. One of the greatest challenges faced with any person who wants to explain and defend the Catholic faith is life, and the fact that life involves sometimes overwhelming suffering. So you got to be able to answer…

#535 Suffering 101 - Mark Giszczakc0df0fe1-40f3-4174-a9ee-52c885daa1fdWed, 17 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#327: Emotions part 1: FEAR- Do Not Fear, I will be with YouStatistics are showing an increase of worry and anxiety in children.  This will be a little different from our usual episode but the Bible has a lot to say about this so we thought we should address it.  We will differentiate between fear, worry, and and anxiety and give each emotion their own episode.  Today we discuss fear: Are there good fears? ie; fear of fire, or fear of the Lord Can fear lie to us? Why does God tell us not to be afraid? What promise does he give with it **If you would like to hear all of David and Goliath that episode is :#112 "There's no one like you." #307 "What if David had a Bad Attitude" is a shortened version with a different application. Resources we've used for this: "The Worry free Parent" &amp; "Raising Worry Free Girls" by Sissy Goff.  To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse etc) for episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Statistics are showing an increase of worry and anxiety in children.  This will be a little different from our usual episode but the Bible has a lot to say about this so we thought we should address it.  We will differentiate between fear, worry, and and anxiety and give each emotion their own episode.  Today we discuss fear: Are there good fears? ie; fear of fire, or fear of the Lord Can fear lie to us? Why does God tell us not to be afraid? What promise does he give with it **If you would like to hear all of David and Goliath that episode is :#112 "There's no one like you." #307 "What if David had a Bad Attitude" is a shortened version with a different application. Resources we've used for this: "The Worry free Parent" &amp; "Raising Worry Free Girls" by Sissy Goff.  To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse etc) for episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#327: Emotions part 1: FEAR- Do Not Fear, I will be with Youff9d0406-14a9-43c8-bdc9-0f8c780b0a10Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +00001023https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2024) Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2024)cc217401-debe-48b5-88b6-3f53090ba00cWed, 17 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Revealed by the Holy Spirit (2024) Jesus Christ established the Church, but the Holy Spirit continually sanctifies the Church with wisdom, guidance, and charismatic gifts. The Church’s mission is to proclaim and establish the beginning of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we participate in this mission through charity, humility, and self-denial. Fr. Mike helps us understand the seemingly paradoxical idea that the Church is visible and spiritual, both human and Divine. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 767-771. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus Christ established the Church, but the Holy Spirit continually sanctifies the Church with wisdom, guidance, and charismatic gifts. The Church’s mission is to proclaim and establish the beginning of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we participate in this mission through charity, humility, and self-denial. Fr. Mike helps us understand the seemingly paradoxical idea that the Church is visible and spiritual, both human and Divine. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 767-771. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 108: Revealed by the Holy Spirit (2024)36b44bc3-d8a1-4449-9b7a-599dd2445d07Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Revealed by the Holy Spirit (2024) Jesus Christ established the Church, but the Holy Spirit continually sanctifies the Church with wisdom, guidance, and charismatic gifts. The Church’s mission is to proclaim and establish the beginning of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we participate in this mission through charity, humility, and self-denial. Fr. Mike helps us understand the seemingly paradoxical idea that the Church is visible and spiritual, both human and Divine. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 767-771. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus Christ established the Church, but the Holy Spirit continually sanctifies the Church with wisdom, guidance, and charismatic gifts. The Church’s mission is to proclaim and establish the beginning of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we participate in this mission through charity, humility, and self-denial. Fr. Mike helps us understand the seemingly paradoxical idea that the Church is visible and spiritual, both human and Divine. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 767-771. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 108: Revealed by the Holy Spirit (2024)23f88681-6f5f-468c-8c94-da9a465bf180Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2024) Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2024)3d3161ba-d828-4a71-ba29-8c0e76582929Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2024) Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2024)e1a3010f-abdd-42ef-8c7f-f4de78d7b6cfWed, 17 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2024) Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2024)3fa3c228-478a-4d62-8a69-cef9d9652722Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStick With Me (Part 1)Mel peeked out of her room to see if Owen's door was still shut. It was. All she saw was the array of homemade stickers plastered over it. The door was closed a lot lately. Mel sighed. She wished Owen would play with her and tease her for the silly-looking people she drew."Dinner's ready!" Mom's voice startled Mel, but she grinned when she smelled her favorite chicken and pasta.At dinner Mel glanced over at Owen's empty chair. "Mom, Owen's been acting strange. He rarely eats with us, and he hasn't wanted to hang out with me." The words tumbled out of her mouth."You're right," Mom said after a sigh. "Owen hasn't been feeling good lately.""Is he sick? Does he need a doctor?""Well, it's his mind, not his body," Mom explained. "His doctor calls it depression. This sort of sickness can make it really hard to do the things you love, or even be with the people you love."Mel was silent for a moment and traced her fork through the pasta sauce. "Is there anything we can do? I feel helpless."Mom put her hands around Mel's. "Even though Owen is hurting, Jesus is with him and wants to comfort him. He died for Owen and understands what he's going through, and He promises to be with him through it. We can remind Owen that he's not alone and that Jesus loves him. I've been sitting with him in his room while he eats dinner. Do you want to bring up his plate tonight?"While Mel dished up some food for her brother, she had an idea. She got to work before knocking on Owen's door. He opened it wearing his basketball hoodie. "I brought dinner, and this." Mel held out the sticker she'd made. It was of her, Mom, and Jesus giving Owen a hug with the words, We love you!Owen laughed, and Mel smiled. "Is that supposed to be me?" he asked, pointing to the middle stick figure. Mel didn't get a chance to respond because Owen pulled her into a hug. Then he stuck her drawing on the inside of his door and said, "This way I can see it. And I'll be reminded that I'm not alone."–Zoe Brickner

Mel peeked out of her room to see if Owen's door was still shut. It was. All she saw was the array of homemade stickers plastered over it. The door was closed a lot lately. Mel sighed. She wished Owen would play with her and tease her for the silly-looking people she drew."Dinner's ready!" Mom's voice startled Mel, but she grinned when she smelled her favorite chicken and pasta.At dinner Mel glanced over at Owen's empty chair. "Mom, Owen's been acting strange. He rarely eats with us, and he hasn't wanted to hang out with me." The words tumbled out of her mouth."You're right," Mom said after a sigh. "Owen hasn't been feeling good lately.""Is he sick? Does he need a doctor?""Well, it's his mind, not his body," Mom explained. "His doctor calls it depression. This sort of sickness can make it really hard to do the things you love, or even be with the people you love."Mel was silent for a moment and traced her fork through the pasta sauce. "Is there anything we can do? I feel helpless."Mom put her hands around Mel's. "Even though Owen is hurting, Jesus is with him and wants to comfort him. He died for Owen and understands what he's going through, and He promises to be with him through it. We can remind Owen that he's not alone and that Jesus loves him. I've been sitting with him in his room while he eats dinner. Do you want to bring up his plate tonight?"While Mel dished up some food for her brother, she had an idea. She got to work before knocking on Owen's door. He opened it wearing his basketball hoodie. "I brought dinner, and this." Mel held out the sticker she'd made. It was of her, Mom, and Jesus giving Owen a hug with the words, We love you!Owen laughed, and Mel smiled. "Is that supposed to be me?" he asked, pointing to the middle stick figure. Mel didn't get a chance to respond because Owen pulled her into a hug. Then he stuck her drawing on the inside of his door and said, "This way I can see it. And I'll be reminded that I'm not alone."–Zoe Brickner

Stick With Me (Part 1)a5d4efb5-bb22-4fa2-a2c9-e48f7ca7b5ecWed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStick With Me (Part 1)Mel peeked out of her room to see if Owen's door was still shut. It was. All she saw was the array of homemade stickers plastered over it. The door was closed a lot lately. Mel sighed. She wished Owen would play with her and tease her for the silly-looking people she drew."Dinner's ready!" Mom's voice startled Mel, but she grinned when she smelled her favorite chicken and pasta.At dinner Mel glanced over at Owen's empty chair. "Mom, Owen's been acting strange. He rarely eats with us, and he hasn't wanted to hang out with me." The words tumbled out of her mouth."You're right," Mom said after a sigh. "Owen hasn't been feeling good lately.""Is he sick? Does he need a doctor?""Well, it's his mind, not his body," Mom explained. "His doctor calls it depression. This sort of sickness can make it really hard to do the things you love, or even be with the people you love."Mel was silent for a moment and traced her fork through the pasta sauce. "Is there anything we can do? I feel helpless."Mom put her hands around Mel's. "Even though Owen is hurting, Jesus is with him and wants to comfort him. He died for Owen and understands what he's going through, and He promises to be with him through it. We can remind Owen that he's not alone and that Jesus loves him. I've been sitting with him in his room while he eats dinner. Do you want to bring up his plate tonight?"While Mel dished up some food for her brother, she had an idea. She got to work before knocking on Owen's door. He opened it wearing his basketball hoodie. "I brought dinner, and this." Mel held out the sticker she'd made. It was of her, Mom, and Jesus giving Owen a hug with the words, We love you!Owen laughed, and Mel smiled. "Is that supposed to be me?" he asked, pointing to the middle stick figure. Mel didn't get a chance to respond because Owen pulled her into a hug. Then he stuck her drawing on the inside of his door and said, "This way I can see it. And I'll be reminded that I'm not alone."–Zoe Brickner

Mel peeked out of her room to see if Owen's door was still shut. It was. All she saw was the array of homemade stickers plastered over it. The door was closed a lot lately. Mel sighed. She wished Owen would play with her and tease her for the silly-looking people she drew."Dinner's ready!" Mom's voice startled Mel, but she grinned when she smelled her favorite chicken and pasta.At dinner Mel glanced over at Owen's empty chair. "Mom, Owen's been acting strange. He rarely eats with us, and he hasn't wanted to hang out with me." The words tumbled out of her mouth."You're right," Mom said after a sigh. "Owen hasn't been feeling good lately.""Is he sick? Does he need a doctor?""Well, it's his mind, not his body," Mom explained. "His doctor calls it depression. This sort of sickness can make it really hard to do the things you love, or even be with the people you love."Mel was silent for a moment and traced her fork through the pasta sauce. "Is there anything we can do? I feel helpless."Mom put her hands around Mel's. "Even though Owen is hurting, Jesus is with him and wants to comfort him. He died for Owen and understands what he's going through, and He promises to be with him through it. We can remind Owen that he's not alone and that Jesus loves him. I've been sitting with him in his room while he eats dinner. Do you want to bring up his plate tonight?"While Mel dished up some food for her brother, she had an idea. She got to work before knocking on Owen's door. He opened it wearing his basketball hoodie. "I brought dinner, and this." Mel held out the sticker she'd made. It was of her, Mom, and Jesus giving Owen a hug with the words, We love you!Owen laughed, and Mel smiled. "Is that supposed to be me?" he asked, pointing to the middle stick figure. Mel didn't get a chance to respond because Owen pulled her into a hug. Then he stuck her drawing on the inside of his door and said, "This way I can see it. And I'll be reminded that I'm not alone."–Zoe Brickner

Stick With Me (Part 1)dc4b6ba5-a3bd-46e4-8982-b5b35f16533dWed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2024) As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2024)eacfb6c5-b8a9-4983-a9fe-523dabc9e16aTue, 16 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Origin of the Church (2024) The origin of the Church is just one of the ways we can come to know the depth of God’s love for us. From the very beginning, the Church, as a gathering of the people of God, has been a plan born of the Father’s heart. Fr. Mike explains that Jesus Christ instituted the Church, that salvation comes to us through the Holy Spirit in the Church, and that this was God’s plan from the very beginning of time. The Church is not man-made; the Church is God-made, and it is a great gift to us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 758-766. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The origin of the Church is just one of the ways we can come to know the depth of God’s love for us. From the very beginning, the Church, as a gathering of the people of God, has been a plan born of the Father’s heart. Fr. Mike explains that Jesus Christ instituted the Church, that salvation comes to us through the Holy Spirit in the Church, and that this was God’s plan from the very beginning of time. The Church is not man-made; the Church is God-made, and it is a great gift to us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 758-766. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 107: Origin of the Church (2024)42246dc2-5f2c-4dad-b1cb-ee8eeb709e78Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Origin of the Church (2024) The origin of the Church is just one of the ways we can come to know the depth of God’s love for us. From the very beginning, the Church, as a gathering of the people of God, has been a plan born of the Father’s heart. Fr. Mike explains that Jesus Christ instituted the Church, that salvation comes to us through the Holy Spirit in the Church, and that this was God’s plan from the very beginning of time. The Church is not man-made; the Church is God-made, and it is a great gift to us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 758-766. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The origin of the Church is just one of the ways we can come to know the depth of God’s love for us. From the very beginning, the Church, as a gathering of the people of God, has been a plan born of the Father’s heart. Fr. Mike explains that Jesus Christ instituted the Church, that salvation comes to us through the Holy Spirit in the Church, and that this was God’s plan from the very beginning of time. The Church is not man-made; the Church is God-made, and it is a great gift to us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 758-766. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 107: Origin of the Church (2024)59b7ddd8-67a4-45c0-aa8a-a0870bae14b0Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2024) As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2024)1df9d9bb-ac74-4138-bd7e-8ced52b0ea0cTue, 16 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2024) As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2024)536c5291-ca92-4b87-9f65-d7a7126853daTue, 16 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2024) As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2024)1f74ec43-9c5d-4721-aa0c-76b69413a0d3Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Lilac BushPoppy walked into the kitchen just as her mom was coming in from outside. It was a hot day, and her mom's face was bright red and dripping with sweat."Mom!" Poppy laughed. "What have you been doing?"Her mom was breathing heavily, but she smiled. "I went outside a couple hours ago to clean up the lilac bushes. Well, they were in much worse shape than I thought. I just came in for a drink, but there's still lots for me to do.""I'll help!" Poppy said, grabbing her gardening gloves.As the two approached the giant lilac bushes in the yard, Poppy saw the thick vines that wound their way up and over all the bushes, shading them from the sun's light.Mom picked up the hatchet, and the two of them got to work. Mom cut the vines off at the base and Poppy grabbed and pulled the vines from the bush. The vines held so tightly that it often took the both of them pulling until the vine finally released and the lilac bush bounced back to its full height."That was hard," Poppy said once they were finished. She was so tired she could barely lift the glass of iced tea to her lips!"I agree," Mom said. "But you know what? Sometimes when I do yardwork like that, I remember that God is doing the same type of work in my heart. It makes the struggle a bit more bearable.""What do you mean, the same type of work?" Poppy asked.Mom looked thoughtfully at the bushes. "My sinful nature--my desire to do wrong things that go against who I am in Jesus--is a lot like those vines. Fighting against it often feels as hard as ripping those vines out. But, because of Jesus, I have the Holy Spirit, who gives me the power to resist sin and is helping me grow to be more holy--more like Jesus. When I rip out those vines, I'm reminded of the Holy Spirit's work in my life and how grateful I am that I don't have to fight my sinful desires on my own."Poppy looked at the lilac bushes swaying easily in the breeze, thinking over her mom's words. She knew she had that same power in her too.–Emily Tenter

Poppy walked into the kitchen just as her mom was coming in from outside. It was a hot day, and her mom's face was bright red and dripping with sweat."Mom!" Poppy laughed. "What have you been doing?"Her mom was breathing heavily, but she smiled. "I went outside a couple hours ago to clean up the lilac bushes. Well, they were in much worse shape than I thought. I just came in for a drink, but there's still lots for me to do.""I'll help!" Poppy said, grabbing her gardening gloves.As the two approached the giant lilac bushes in the yard, Poppy saw the thick vines that wound their way up and over all the bushes, shading them from the sun's light.Mom picked up the hatchet, and the two of them got to work. Mom cut the vines off at the base and Poppy grabbed and pulled the vines from the bush. The vines held so tightly that it often took the both of them pulling until the vine finally released and the lilac bush bounced back to its full height."That was hard," Poppy said once they were finished. She was so tired she could barely lift the glass of iced tea to her lips!"I agree," Mom said. "But you know what? Sometimes when I do yardwork like that, I remember that God is doing the same type of work in my heart. It makes the struggle a bit more bearable.""What do you mean, the same type of work?" Poppy asked.Mom looked thoughtfully at the bushes. "My sinful nature--my desire to do wrong things that go against who I am in Jesus--is a lot like those vines. Fighting against it often feels as hard as ripping those vines out. But, because of Jesus, I have the Holy Spirit, who gives me the power to resist sin and is helping me grow to be more holy--more like Jesus. When I rip out those vines, I'm reminded of the Holy Spirit's work in my life and how grateful I am that I don't have to fight my sinful desires on my own."Poppy looked at the lilac bushes swaying easily in the breeze, thinking over her mom's words. She knew she had that same power in her too.–Emily Tenter

The Lilac Bush3216cc10-a8d7-44cc-b472-96065243095dTue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Lilac BushPoppy walked into the kitchen just as her mom was coming in from outside. It was a hot day, and her mom's face was bright red and dripping with sweat."Mom!" Poppy laughed. "What have you been doing?"Her mom was breathing heavily, but she smiled. "I went outside a couple hours ago to clean up the lilac bushes. Well, they were in much worse shape than I thought. I just came in for a drink, but there's still lots for me to do.""I'll help!" Poppy said, grabbing her gardening gloves.As the two approached the giant lilac bushes in the yard, Poppy saw the thick vines that wound their way up and over all the bushes, shading them from the sun's light.Mom picked up the hatchet, and the two of them got to work. Mom cut the vines off at the base and Poppy grabbed and pulled the vines from the bush. The vines held so tightly that it often took the both of them pulling until the vine finally released and the lilac bush bounced back to its full height."That was hard," Poppy said once they were finished. She was so tired she could barely lift the glass of iced tea to her lips!"I agree," Mom said. "But you know what? Sometimes when I do yardwork like that, I remember that God is doing the same type of work in my heart. It makes the struggle a bit more bearable.""What do you mean, the same type of work?" Poppy asked.Mom looked thoughtfully at the bushes. "My sinful nature--my desire to do wrong things that go against who I am in Jesus--is a lot like those vines. Fighting against it often feels as hard as ripping those vines out. But, because of Jesus, I have the Holy Spirit, who gives me the power to resist sin and is helping me grow to be more holy--more like Jesus. When I rip out those vines, I'm reminded of the Holy Spirit's work in my life and how grateful I am that I don't have to fight my sinful desires on my own."Poppy looked at the lilac bushes swaying easily in the breeze, thinking over her mom's words. She knew she had that same power in her too.–Emily Tenter

Poppy walked into the kitchen just as her mom was coming in from outside. It was a hot day, and her mom's face was bright red and dripping with sweat."Mom!" Poppy laughed. "What have you been doing?"Her mom was breathing heavily, but she smiled. "I went outside a couple hours ago to clean up the lilac bushes. Well, they were in much worse shape than I thought. I just came in for a drink, but there's still lots for me to do.""I'll help!" Poppy said, grabbing her gardening gloves.As the two approached the giant lilac bushes in the yard, Poppy saw the thick vines that wound their way up and over all the bushes, shading them from the sun's light.Mom picked up the hatchet, and the two of them got to work. Mom cut the vines off at the base and Poppy grabbed and pulled the vines from the bush. The vines held so tightly that it often took the both of them pulling until the vine finally released and the lilac bush bounced back to its full height."That was hard," Poppy said once they were finished. She was so tired she could barely lift the glass of iced tea to her lips!"I agree," Mom said. "But you know what? Sometimes when I do yardwork like that, I remember that God is doing the same type of work in my heart. It makes the struggle a bit more bearable.""What do you mean, the same type of work?" Poppy asked.Mom looked thoughtfully at the bushes. "My sinful nature--my desire to do wrong things that go against who I am in Jesus--is a lot like those vines. Fighting against it often feels as hard as ripping those vines out. But, because of Jesus, I have the Holy Spirit, who gives me the power to resist sin and is helping me grow to be more holy--more like Jesus. When I rip out those vines, I'm reminded of the Holy Spirit's work in my life and how grateful I am that I don't have to fight my sinful desires on my own."Poppy looked at the lilac bushes swaying easily in the breeze, thinking over her mom's words. She knew she had that same power in her too.–Emily Tenter

The Lilac Bush96a998e0-0ee4-4bad-bafc-f28e2f74d5eaTue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJimmy Carr: "I Was Laughing & Crying When He Died". Jimmy Opens Up About Being Cancelled & How Anxiety Is The Flip Side Of Creativity!Learn the lessons behind the laughter, learned from over 20 years in the world of comedy. Jimmy Carr is an award-winning comedian, writer and TV host for shows including, ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats’, ‘Roast Battle’, and ‘Big Fat Quiz Of The Year’. In this conversation Jimmy and Steven discuss topics such as, why we don’t think about death enough, how to speak so people listen, the power of imposter syndrome, and how to find out what you want to do in life. 00:00 Intro 02:01 How Are You, Jimmy? 03:07 Every Single Person Has Life Dysmorphia 08:59 What Is the Point of All This Work? 12:35 What Is Our End Goal? 14:08 People Crave the Success Not the Journey 16:47 You Should Be Feeling Imposter Syndrome 18:45 I Entertained My Sick Mother 19:54 The Unmeasurable Stuff Is the Important One 24:29 Depression 25:46 Men's Mental Health 27:30 What Is It to Be a Man 33:25 Losing My Religion 33:52 How Do You Deal with Grief in Your Life? 35:19 The Passing of Sean Lock 38:27 Business Is Life 39:12 The Issue Is Young People Are Not Given Enough Agency 41:52 How Comedy Teaches You to Be a Good Communicator 45:06 The Importance of Taking Risks 52:38 How To Deal with Rejection 55:31 Knowing Who You Are & What You Want to Do 58:44 Is It Motivation, Luck or Talent? 01:02:14 Being Cancelled 01:06:12 Would You Erase Your Worst Moments? 01:15:26 Artificial Intelligence 01:26:37 Self Expression 01:30:51 Jimmy's Eating Disorder 01:35:31 Advice to Younger People 01:38:25 Why You Should Sweat the Small Stuff 01:42:45 Having Confidence 01:43:40 Netflix Special 01:46:09 Dave Chapelle Attack 01:50:38 What Would You Tell Your Kids? You can watch Jimmy’s new Netflix stand-up special, ’Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer’, out on the 16th April 2024. You can purchase tickets for Jimmy’s brand-new international tour, ’Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’, here: https://bit.ly/49u9iex Follow Jimmy: Twitter - https://bit.ly/4awtUEe Instagram - https://bit.ly/3PULKbt YouTube - https://bit.ly/3xrXsEc Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Fiverr: fiverr.com/diary Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn the lessons behind the laughter, learned from over 20 years in the world of comedy. Jimmy Carr is an award-winning comedian, writer and TV host for shows including, ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats’, ‘Roast Battle’, and ‘Big Fat Quiz Of The Year’. In this conversation Jimmy and Steven discuss topics such as, why we don’t think about death enough, how to speak so people listen, the power of imposter syndrome, and how to find out what you want to do in life. 00:00 Intro 02:01 How Are You, Jimmy? 03:07 Every Single Person Has Life Dysmorphia 08:59 What Is the Point of All This Work? 12:35 What Is Our End Goal? 14:08 People Crave the Success Not the Journey 16:47 You Should Be Feeling Imposter Syndrome 18:45 I Entertained My Sick Mother 19:54 The Unmeasurable Stuff Is the Important One 24:29 Depression 25:46 Men's Mental Health 27:30 What Is It to Be a Man 33:25 Losing My Religion 33:52 How Do You Deal with Grief in Your Life? 35:19 The Passing of Sean Lock 38:27 Business Is Life 39:12 The Issue Is Young People Are Not Given Enough Agency 41:52 How Comedy Teaches You to Be a Good Communicator 45:06 The Importance of Taking Risks 52:38 How To Deal with Rejection 55:31 Knowing Who You Are & What You Want to Do 58:44 Is It Motivation, Luck or Talent? 01:02:14 Being Cancelled 01:06:12 Would You Erase Your Worst Moments? 01:15:26 Artificial Intelligence 01:26:37 Self Expression 01:30:51 Jimmy's Eating Disorder 01:35:31 Advice to Younger People 01:38:25 Why You Should Sweat the Small Stuff 01:42:45 Having Confidence 01:43:40 Netflix Special 01:46:09 Dave Chapelle Attack 01:50:38 What Would You Tell Your Kids? You can watch Jimmy’s new Netflix stand-up special, ’Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer’, out on the 16th April 2024. You can purchase tickets for Jimmy’s brand-new international tour, ’Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’, here: https://bit.ly/49u9iex Follow Jimmy: Twitter - https://bit.ly/4awtUEe Instagram - https://bit.ly/3PULKbt YouTube - https://bit.ly/3xrXsEc Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Fiverr: fiverr.com/diary Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJimmy Carr: "I Was Laughing & Crying When He Died". Jimmy Opens Up About Being Cancelled & How Anxiety Is The Flip Side Of Creativity!63123361-a918-4073-806c-430f9e006730Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +00007114https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)f3551800-4ec0-4226-bfc7-927e8d5345a2Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2024) As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2024)3eb42be6-14e5-4c14-be1a-9a8818292b3eMon, 15 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Symbols of the Church (2024) There are many different symbols of the Church that can help us to understand it. We learn some of these symbols today, including a sheepfold, a cultivated field, the building of God, the spotless lamb, the bride of Christ, and our mother. Fr. Mike reminds us that, like us, the Church on earth needs constant reform. Jesus loves the Church and gave himself up for her. If we have any hostility or indifference toward the Church, we must check our hearts and pray to love what God loves. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 753-757 This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are many different symbols of the Church that can help us to understand it. We learn some of these symbols today, including a sheepfold, a cultivated field, the building of God, the spotless lamb, the bride of Christ, and our mother. Fr. Mike reminds us that, like us, the Church on earth needs constant reform. Jesus loves the Church and gave himself up for her. If we have any hostility or indifference toward the Church, we must check our hearts and pray to love what God loves. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 753-757 This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 106: Symbols of the Church (2024)0f992b00-f632-4dfe-b50b-0775c354af85Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Symbols of the Church (2024) There are many different symbols of the Church that can help us to understand it. We learn some of these symbols today, including a sheepfold, a cultivated field, the building of God, the spotless lamb, the bride of Christ, and our mother. Fr. Mike reminds us that, like us, the Church on earth needs constant reform. Jesus loves the Church and gave himself up for her. If we have any hostility or indifference toward the Church, we must check our hearts and pray to love what God loves. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 753-757 This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are many different symbols of the Church that can help us to understand it. We learn some of these symbols today, including a sheepfold, a cultivated field, the building of God, the spotless lamb, the bride of Christ, and our mother. Fr. Mike reminds us that, like us, the Church on earth needs constant reform. Jesus loves the Church and gave himself up for her. If we have any hostility or indifference toward the Church, we must check our hearts and pray to love what God loves. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 753-757 This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 106: Symbols of the Church (2024)8731024c-b879-44de-935b-a7e0f53644d7Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)202a5446-a56a-49be-b028-853550074e89Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2024) As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2024)abf625b4-7f5e-4d7f-bcab-b3183c3fafd4Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)ba73360e-901e-4441-bc94-87a0bdf133a9Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2024) As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2024)81543a4c-e6da-4aa2-af00-0adbdadb2508Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)4336f1c4-c2da-4341-960d-256f1e392acfMon, 15 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2024) As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2024)86e1bce4-ece1-4a9b-b647-8536a78b9b9cMon, 15 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpring FlowersAs Macy walked with her mom to the barn, she began to pick a bouquet of wildflowers. She was so excited to see flowers again. Winter was over, and spring was budding everywhere."After we finish helping Dad and Jake with the chores in the barn, we can get those pretty flowers in a vase," Mom said.Macy set the flowers down in the feed room and got some hay to give to the horses. "Good morning, Cinnamon!" Macy said as she pitched some hay into Cinnamon's stall. She gave all the horses hay, then helped Dad let a couple of the horses out to graze in the pasture. She laughed as she watched the horses dance around. "I think they're excited about spring too."After they finished up in the barn, Macy grabbed her bouquet and walked back to the house with Mom, picking a few more flowers along the way. Mom picked out a pretty vase from under the kitchen sink, and Macy put some water in it and began to arrange the bouquet. Once she had the flowers arranged just right, she set the vase in the middle of the table.During dinner that evening, spring was the main topic. Macy's parents and older brother were busy talking about all the things they needed to get done on the farm now that it was warmer."I love all the beautiful flowers I can pick now that it's spring!" Macy chimed in."And we enjoy your beautiful bouquets," said Mom. "You know, Macy, spring makes me think of my new life in Christ. Just like the trees and plants bud out with new growth, so do our lives when we trust in Jesus. God's Word reminds us that we are new creations who have the love of Jesus in our hearts and are able to share it with others.""So, since I'm a Christian, I'm like a spring flower," said Macy. "I'm a new creation.""Sometimes you don't smell like a spring flower though after you've been working in the barn," Jake said as he patted his little sister on the head."Jake!" Macy laughed. "Well, neither do you!"Dad smiled. "All teasing aside, these beautiful spring flowers Macy picked for us can help us remember to be thankful for our new life in Christ."–Lisa Fuller

As Macy walked with her mom to the barn, she began to pick a bouquet of wildflowers. She was so excited to see flowers again. Winter was over, and spring was budding everywhere."After we finish helping Dad and Jake with the chores in the barn, we can get those pretty flowers in a vase," Mom said.Macy set the flowers down in the feed room and got some hay to give to the horses. "Good morning, Cinnamon!" Macy said as she pitched some hay into Cinnamon's stall. She gave all the horses hay, then helped Dad let a couple of the horses out to graze in the pasture. She laughed as she watched the horses dance around. "I think they're excited about spring too."After they finished up in the barn, Macy grabbed her bouquet and walked back to the house with Mom, picking a few more flowers along the way. Mom picked out a pretty vase from under the kitchen sink, and Macy put some water in it and began to arrange the bouquet. Once she had the flowers arranged just right, she set the vase in the middle of the table.During dinner that evening, spring was the main topic. Macy's parents and older brother were busy talking about all the things they needed to get done on the farm now that it was warmer."I love all the beautiful flowers I can pick now that it's spring!" Macy chimed in."And we enjoy your beautiful bouquets," said Mom. "You know, Macy, spring makes me think of my new life in Christ. Just like the trees and plants bud out with new growth, so do our lives when we trust in Jesus. God's Word reminds us that we are new creations who have the love of Jesus in our hearts and are able to share it with others.""So, since I'm a Christian, I'm like a spring flower," said Macy. "I'm a new creation.""Sometimes you don't smell like a spring flower though after you've been working in the barn," Jake said as he patted his little sister on the head."Jake!" Macy laughed. "Well, neither do you!"Dad smiled. "All teasing aside, these beautiful spring flowers Macy picked for us can help us remember to be thankful for our new life in Christ."–Lisa Fuller

Spring Flowersdd6667a2-9370-4ece-92f4-d44d6f3b7576Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpring FlowersAs Macy walked with her mom to the barn, she began to pick a bouquet of wildflowers. She was so excited to see flowers again. Winter was over, and spring was budding everywhere."After we finish helping Dad and Jake with the chores in the barn, we can get those pretty flowers in a vase," Mom said.Macy set the flowers down in the feed room and got some hay to give to the horses. "Good morning, Cinnamon!" Macy said as she pitched some hay into Cinnamon's stall. She gave all the horses hay, then helped Dad let a couple of the horses out to graze in the pasture. She laughed as she watched the horses dance around. "I think they're excited about spring too."After they finished up in the barn, Macy grabbed her bouquet and walked back to the house with Mom, picking a few more flowers along the way. Mom picked out a pretty vase from under the kitchen sink, and Macy put some water in it and began to arrange the bouquet. Once she had the flowers arranged just right, she set the vase in the middle of the table.During dinner that evening, spring was the main topic. Macy's parents and older brother were busy talking about all the things they needed to get done on the farm now that it was warmer."I love all the beautiful flowers I can pick now that it's spring!" Macy chimed in."And we enjoy your beautiful bouquets," said Mom. "You know, Macy, spring makes me think of my new life in Christ. Just like the trees and plants bud out with new growth, so do our lives when we trust in Jesus. God's Word reminds us that we are new creations who have the love of Jesus in our hearts and are able to share it with others.""So, since I'm a Christian, I'm like a spring flower," said Macy. "I'm a new creation.""Sometimes you don't smell like a spring flower though after you've been working in the barn," Jake said as he patted his little sister on the head."Jake!" Macy laughed. "Well, neither do you!"Dad smiled. "All teasing aside, these beautiful spring flowers Macy picked for us can help us remember to be thankful for our new life in Christ."–Lisa Fuller

As Macy walked with her mom to the barn, she began to pick a bouquet of wildflowers. She was so excited to see flowers again. Winter was over, and spring was budding everywhere."After we finish helping Dad and Jake with the chores in the barn, we can get those pretty flowers in a vase," Mom said.Macy set the flowers down in the feed room and got some hay to give to the horses. "Good morning, Cinnamon!" Macy said as she pitched some hay into Cinnamon's stall. She gave all the horses hay, then helped Dad let a couple of the horses out to graze in the pasture. She laughed as she watched the horses dance around. "I think they're excited about spring too."After they finished up in the barn, Macy grabbed her bouquet and walked back to the house with Mom, picking a few more flowers along the way. Mom picked out a pretty vase from under the kitchen sink, and Macy put some water in it and began to arrange the bouquet. Once she had the flowers arranged just right, she set the vase in the middle of the table.During dinner that evening, spring was the main topic. Macy's parents and older brother were busy talking about all the things they needed to get done on the farm now that it was warmer."I love all the beautiful flowers I can pick now that it's spring!" Macy chimed in."And we enjoy your beautiful bouquets," said Mom. "You know, Macy, spring makes me think of my new life in Christ. Just like the trees and plants bud out with new growth, so do our lives when we trust in Jesus. God's Word reminds us that we are new creations who have the love of Jesus in our hearts and are able to share it with others.""So, since I'm a Christian, I'm like a spring flower," said Macy. "I'm a new creation.""Sometimes you don't smell like a spring flower though after you've been working in the barn," Jake said as he patted his little sister on the head."Jake!" Macy laughed. "Well, neither do you!"Dad smiled. "All teasing aside, these beautiful spring flowers Macy picked for us can help us remember to be thankful for our new life in Christ."–Lisa Fuller

Spring Flowers68b20671-b6c2-44bc-be30-4dc28a3ba38aMon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: It Is Finished (2024) In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 105: It Is Finished (2024)606f7884-2e3a-4f15-a1a2-36f0111830f2Sun, 14 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: Christ’s Church and its Mission (2024) The Church has no other light than Christ&#39;s, and the Holy Spirit is the source of all its holiness. We believe that the Church is &quot;holy,&quot; &quot;catholic,&quot; &quot;one,&quot; and &quot;apostolic.&quot; Fr. Mike explains that Jesus has promised to guide the Church in the truth. Members of the Church are called and uniquely belong to the Lord. We also learn that the word &#39;church&#39; has three inseparable meanings: the liturgical assembly, the local community, and the universal community of believers. The Church draws her life from the body of Christ and so becomes Christ&#39;s body. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 748-752. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church has no other light than Christ&#39;s, and the Holy Spirit is the source of all its holiness. We believe that the Church is &quot;holy,&quot; &quot;catholic,&quot; &quot;one,&quot; and &quot;apostolic.&quot; Fr. Mike explains that Jesus has promised to guide the Church in the truth. Members of the Church are called and uniquely belong to the Lord. We also learn that the word &#39;church&#39; has three inseparable meanings: the liturgical assembly, the local community, and the universal community of believers. The Church draws her life from the body of Christ and so becomes Christ&#39;s body. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 748-752. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 105: Christ’s Church and its Mission (2024)d9e91dbe-fade-4938-ac29-4e5e239a0198Sun, 14 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: Christ’s Church and its Mission (2024) The Church has no other light than Christ&#39;s, and the Holy Spirit is the source of all its holiness. We believe that the Church is &quot;holy,&quot; &quot;catholic,&quot; &quot;one,&quot; and &quot;apostolic.&quot; Fr. Mike explains that Jesus has promised to guide the Church in the truth. Members of the Church are called and uniquely belong to the Lord. We also learn that the word &#39;church&#39; has three inseparable meanings: the liturgical assembly, the local community, and the universal community of believers. The Church draws her life from the body of Christ and so becomes Christ&#39;s body. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 748-752. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church has no other light than Christ&#39;s, and the Holy Spirit is the source of all its holiness. We believe that the Church is &quot;holy,&quot; &quot;catholic,&quot; &quot;one,&quot; and &quot;apostolic.&quot; Fr. Mike explains that Jesus has promised to guide the Church in the truth. Members of the Church are called and uniquely belong to the Lord. We also learn that the word &#39;church&#39; has three inseparable meanings: the liturgical assembly, the local community, and the universal community of believers. The Church draws her life from the body of Christ and so becomes Christ&#39;s body. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 748-752. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 105: Christ’s Church and its Mission (2024)d11920fc-0ec0-41d6-9839-421f6bb355d1Sun, 14 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: It Is Finished (2024) In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 105: It Is Finished (2024)49a8afa8-5b6d-4e88-82ac-e814bf296211Sun, 14 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: It Is Finished (2024) In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 105: It Is Finished (2024)5bd04559-84b2-4191-a5d3-84624be8565dSun, 14 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: It Is Finished (2024) In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 105: It Is Finished (2024)2d5f88ad-b913-482c-a10f-d776e66cce01Sun, 14 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHidden BloomsIt was a chilly afternoon in early October, and Ben and Grandpa were out on the deck planting bulbs in flowerpots. Grandpa showed Ben how to bury the bulbs deep beneath heaps of soft, powdery compost.A week later, when Ben came to visit Grandpa again, he ran straight to the back door and looked eagerly for his daffodils and tulips. But all he saw was soil. "Why haven't my flowers grown, Grandpa?" he asked.Grandpa chuckled. "Don't worry. They'll be here in the spring! You just have to be patient.""The spring?" groaned Ben. "But that's forever!""It'll be here before you know it," said Grandpa.Winter weather arrived. Christmas came and went. And before long, Ben had forgotten all about his bulbs. Then one spring day, it happened."Ben, come look!" Grandpa said, beckoning Ben out to the deck.Ben gasped as he caught sight of his pot. It was filled with wonderful, colorful blooms! They looked so vibrant against the pale spring sky."Worth waiting for?" asked Grandpa. Ben nodded.Later that evening, Ben groaned as he tried to memorize his verse for church. He kept getting the words muddled up."What have you got there?" asked Grandpa, looking up from his crossword puzzle.Ben heaved a sigh. "It's a memory verse, but I can't seem to remember it!" He tossed the sheet of paper to one side and reached for his video game."You know," said Grandpa, "learning Bible verses is a bit like planting bulbs. You go out into the cold and bury bulbs in the earth, and then you wait. Nothing. And then you wait some more. Still nothing. And then one day, when you've almost forgotten about them, you turn around and there they are, poking their cheery little heads up out of the soil!"Ben looked out at his flowerpot and smiled. He was really glad he'd taken the time to plant the bulbs. "But how is that like learning verses?""As you meditate on God's Word, you bury it deep down in your heart so the Holy Spirit can use it to remind you of the truth and promises of Jesus. Sometimes you forget it's even there. But one day, the perfect verse pops into your head, just when you need it most! Don't give up, Ben. Keep learning those verses!"–Angela Jelf

It was a chilly afternoon in early October, and Ben and Grandpa were out on the deck planting bulbs in flowerpots. Grandpa showed Ben how to bury the bulbs deep beneath heaps of soft, powdery compost.A week later, when Ben came to visit Grandpa again, he ran straight to the back door and looked eagerly for his daffodils and tulips. But all he saw was soil. "Why haven't my flowers grown, Grandpa?" he asked.Grandpa chuckled. "Don't worry. They'll be here in the spring! You just have to be patient.""The spring?" groaned Ben. "But that's forever!""It'll be here before you know it," said Grandpa.Winter weather arrived. Christmas came and went. And before long, Ben had forgotten all about his bulbs. Then one spring day, it happened."Ben, come look!" Grandpa said, beckoning Ben out to the deck.Ben gasped as he caught sight of his pot. It was filled with wonderful, colorful blooms! They looked so vibrant against the pale spring sky."Worth waiting for?" asked Grandpa. Ben nodded.Later that evening, Ben groaned as he tried to memorize his verse for church. He kept getting the words muddled up."What have you got there?" asked Grandpa, looking up from his crossword puzzle.Ben heaved a sigh. "It's a memory verse, but I can't seem to remember it!" He tossed the sheet of paper to one side and reached for his video game."You know," said Grandpa, "learning Bible verses is a bit like planting bulbs. You go out into the cold and bury bulbs in the earth, and then you wait. Nothing. And then you wait some more. Still nothing. And then one day, when you've almost forgotten about them, you turn around and there they are, poking their cheery little heads up out of the soil!"Ben looked out at his flowerpot and smiled. He was really glad he'd taken the time to plant the bulbs. "But how is that like learning verses?""As you meditate on God's Word, you bury it deep down in your heart so the Holy Spirit can use it to remind you of the truth and promises of Jesus. Sometimes you forget it's even there. But one day, the perfect verse pops into your head, just when you need it most! Don't give up, Ben. Keep learning those verses!"–Angela Jelf

Hidden Blooms67323aef-3cd9-4a27-a0f1-cd5d4613891cSun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHidden BloomsIt was a chilly afternoon in early October, and Ben and Grandpa were out on the deck planting bulbs in flowerpots. Grandpa showed Ben how to bury the bulbs deep beneath heaps of soft, powdery compost.A week later, when Ben came to visit Grandpa again, he ran straight to the back door and looked eagerly for his daffodils and tulips. But all he saw was soil. "Why haven't my flowers grown, Grandpa?" he asked.Grandpa chuckled. "Don't worry. They'll be here in the spring! You just have to be patient.""The spring?" groaned Ben. "But that's forever!""It'll be here before you know it," said Grandpa.Winter weather arrived. Christmas came and went. And before long, Ben had forgotten all about his bulbs. Then one spring day, it happened."Ben, come look!" Grandpa said, beckoning Ben out to the deck.Ben gasped as he caught sight of his pot. It was filled with wonderful, colorful blooms! They looked so vibrant against the pale spring sky."Worth waiting for?" asked Grandpa. Ben nodded.Later that evening, Ben groaned as he tried to memorize his verse for church. He kept getting the words muddled up."What have you got there?" asked Grandpa, looking up from his crossword puzzle.Ben heaved a sigh. "It's a memory verse, but I can't seem to remember it!" He tossed the sheet of paper to one side and reached for his video game."You know," said Grandpa, "learning Bible verses is a bit like planting bulbs. You go out into the cold and bury bulbs in the earth, and then you wait. Nothing. And then you wait some more. Still nothing. And then one day, when you've almost forgotten about them, you turn around and there they are, poking their cheery little heads up out of the soil!"Ben looked out at his flowerpot and smiled. He was really glad he'd taken the time to plant the bulbs. "But how is that like learning verses?""As you meditate on God's Word, you bury it deep down in your heart so the Holy Spirit can use it to remind you of the truth and promises of Jesus. Sometimes you forget it's even there. But one day, the perfect verse pops into your head, just when you need it most! Don't give up, Ben. Keep learning those verses!"–Angela Jelf

It was a chilly afternoon in early October, and Ben and Grandpa were out on the deck planting bulbs in flowerpots. Grandpa showed Ben how to bury the bulbs deep beneath heaps of soft, powdery compost.A week later, when Ben came to visit Grandpa again, he ran straight to the back door and looked eagerly for his daffodils and tulips. But all he saw was soil. "Why haven't my flowers grown, Grandpa?" he asked.Grandpa chuckled. "Don't worry. They'll be here in the spring! You just have to be patient.""The spring?" groaned Ben. "But that's forever!""It'll be here before you know it," said Grandpa.Winter weather arrived. Christmas came and went. And before long, Ben had forgotten all about his bulbs. Then one spring day, it happened."Ben, come look!" Grandpa said, beckoning Ben out to the deck.Ben gasped as he caught sight of his pot. It was filled with wonderful, colorful blooms! They looked so vibrant against the pale spring sky."Worth waiting for?" asked Grandpa. Ben nodded.Later that evening, Ben groaned as he tried to memorize his verse for church. He kept getting the words muddled up."What have you got there?" asked Grandpa, looking up from his crossword puzzle.Ben heaved a sigh. "It's a memory verse, but I can't seem to remember it!" He tossed the sheet of paper to one side and reached for his video game."You know," said Grandpa, "learning Bible verses is a bit like planting bulbs. You go out into the cold and bury bulbs in the earth, and then you wait. Nothing. And then you wait some more. Still nothing. And then one day, when you've almost forgotten about them, you turn around and there they are, poking their cheery little heads up out of the soil!"Ben looked out at his flowerpot and smiled. He was really glad he'd taken the time to plant the bulbs. "But how is that like learning verses?""As you meditate on God's Word, you bury it deep down in your heart so the Holy Spirit can use it to remind you of the truth and promises of Jesus. Sometimes you forget it's even there. But one day, the perfect verse pops into your head, just when you need it most! Don't give up, Ben. Keep learning those verses!"–Angela Jelf

Hidden Bloomsf27a0634-d0bd-4ae8-9e3a-552eba1ab9daSun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/14/24 Nunc Coepi: Breaking Agreements Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. The first step is to stop. Once we realize that we have to repent...that we are called to "change our minds"...the first step is to stop. To examine what it is that we are thinking and to which thoughts, sins, and false images of God we have made agreements with. And then to break those agreements in order to say "Now I begin". Mass Readings from April 14, 2024: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-91 John 2:1-5a Luke 24:35-48

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. The first step is to stop. Once we realize that we have to repent...that we are called to "change our minds"...the first step is to stop. To examine what it is that we are thinking and to which thoughts, sins, and false images of God we have made agreements with. And then to break those agreements in order to say "Now I begin". Mass Readings from April 14, 2024: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-91 John 2:1-5a Luke 24:35-48

full04/14/24 Nunc Coepi: Breaking Agreementsd977bc4a-16fd-40aa-bc39-fffbe9b1a1a1Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/14/24 Nunc Coepi: Breaking Agreements Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. The first step is to stop. Once we realize that we have to repent...that we are called to "change our minds"...the first step is to stop. To examine what it is that we are thinking and to which thoughts, sins, and false images of God we have made agreements with. And then to break those agreements in order to say "Now I begin". Mass Readings from April 14, 2024: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-91 John 2:1-5a Luke 24:35-48

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. The first step is to stop. Once we realize that we have to repent...that we are called to "change our minds"...the first step is to stop. To examine what it is that we are thinking and to which thoughts, sins, and false images of God we have made agreements with. And then to break those agreements in order to say "Now I begin". Mass Readings from April 14, 2024: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-91 John 2:1-5a Luke 24:35-48

full04/14/24 Nunc Coepi: Breaking Agreements8401f441-ac0e-401b-93b5-6885c4db14f1Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/14/24 Nunc Coepi: Breaking Agreements Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. The first step is to stop. Once we realize that we have to repent...that we are called to "change our minds"...the first step is to stop. To examine what it is that we are thinking and to which thoughts, sins, and false images of God we have made agreements with. And then to break those agreements in order to say "Now I begin". Mass Readings from April 14, 2024: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-91 John 2:1-5a Luke 24:35-48

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. The first step is to stop. Once we realize that we have to repent...that we are called to "change our minds"...the first step is to stop. To examine what it is that we are thinking and to which thoughts, sins, and false images of God we have made agreements with. And then to break those agreements in order to say "Now I begin". Mass Readings from April 14, 2024: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-91 John 2:1-5a Luke 24:35-48

full04/14/24 Nunc Coepi: Breaking Agreements68b8a65d-5fc1-4161-8826-a81dd57ba3c1Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2024)c0e04fa6-b7e5-4222-9071-fd7c9bf6dc4fSat, 13 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Holy Spirit and the Church (2024) As we conclude this article on the Holy Spirit, the Catechism teaches us today about the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Church. Fr. Mike breaks down the four main ways the Holy Spirit is active in the mission of Christ and how the life of the Church completes that mission. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 737-747. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we conclude this article on the Holy Spirit, the Catechism teaches us today about the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Church. Fr. Mike breaks down the four main ways the Holy Spirit is active in the mission of Christ and how the life of the Church completes that mission. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 737-747. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 104: The Holy Spirit and the Church (2024)1c32fafd-bde9-46f8-be59-70eeff7aaff9Sat, 13 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Holy Spirit and the Church (2024) As we conclude this article on the Holy Spirit, the Catechism teaches us today about the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Church. Fr. Mike breaks down the four main ways the Holy Spirit is active in the mission of Christ and how the life of the Church completes that mission. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 737-747. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we conclude this article on the Holy Spirit, the Catechism teaches us today about the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Church. Fr. Mike breaks down the four main ways the Holy Spirit is active in the mission of Christ and how the life of the Church completes that mission. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 737-747. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 104: The Holy Spirit and the Church (2024)d2def60a-6043-4420-81d8-3e2d812c585bSat, 13 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2024)ffa3b808-1b7e-4349-b768-3cb2b65ed336Sat, 13 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2024)fa3ca7a7-c0bc-449f-bb96-d314642089a7Sat, 13 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2024)836d9d51-115c-4c9b-8413-e5f1d203718dSat, 13 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne Hive, Many MembersKayleigh looked out the window as the familiar countryside whizzed past on the way to her grandparents' house. "We're here!" she exclaimed when she spotted it. "I see Grandpa in the backyard with his bees."She got out of the car and ran to the hives out back. As she approached, she saw her grandpa pull out a frame full of hundreds of bees."Looks like they're working hard!" said Kayleigh as she watched the busy bees scurry around the frame."Oh yes," said Grandpa. "The nurse bees are feeding the larva, the queen is laying the eggs, and other bees are cleaning or making honey. Bees even guard the entrance to the hive. Each of them has a special job so all the work gets done."Kayleigh watched one bee clean out a tiny cell. It didn't seem like the most fun job to her. "What if the bees didn't want to do their jobs and stopped working?" she asked.Grandpa raised his eyebrows. "Each job is vital to the hive, even the ones that don't seem as important. The colony wouldn't survive if the bees didn't do their work.""Even the cleaning?" asked Kayleigh."Especially the cleaning!" Grandpa replied. "Bees are very hygienic." He looked at the bees on the frame thoughtfully. "It reminds me of what the Bible says in Romans. The church is one body with many members, just like the hive, and the members don't all have the same job. Some people teach, some lead, and others do things like serve those in need or find ways to encourage people. We need them all to have a healthy, functioning body of Christ that shares His love with the world.""Do I have a job in the church?" Kayleigh asked.Grandpa nodded. "We all have gifts and talents given to us by God. He will show you how you can use them to serve the church." Grandpa put the frame back into the hive. "And right now, little missy," he said with a smile, "I have a job for you.""What's that?" replied Kayleigh."Go and ask Grandma when supper will be ready!"Kayleigh smiled and gave a thumbs-up. "Now that's a job I can definitely do!"–Tara Whicker

Kayleigh looked out the window as the familiar countryside whizzed past on the way to her grandparents' house. "We're here!" she exclaimed when she spotted it. "I see Grandpa in the backyard with his bees."She got out of the car and ran to the hives out back. As she approached, she saw her grandpa pull out a frame full of hundreds of bees."Looks like they're working hard!" said Kayleigh as she watched the busy bees scurry around the frame."Oh yes," said Grandpa. "The nurse bees are feeding the larva, the queen is laying the eggs, and other bees are cleaning or making honey. Bees even guard the entrance to the hive. Each of them has a special job so all the work gets done."Kayleigh watched one bee clean out a tiny cell. It didn't seem like the most fun job to her. "What if the bees didn't want to do their jobs and stopped working?" she asked.Grandpa raised his eyebrows. "Each job is vital to the hive, even the ones that don't seem as important. The colony wouldn't survive if the bees didn't do their work.""Even the cleaning?" asked Kayleigh."Especially the cleaning!" Grandpa replied. "Bees are very hygienic." He looked at the bees on the frame thoughtfully. "It reminds me of what the Bible says in Romans. The church is one body with many members, just like the hive, and the members don't all have the same job. Some people teach, some lead, and others do things like serve those in need or find ways to encourage people. We need them all to have a healthy, functioning body of Christ that shares His love with the world.""Do I have a job in the church?" Kayleigh asked.Grandpa nodded. "We all have gifts and talents given to us by God. He will show you how you can use them to serve the church." Grandpa put the frame back into the hive. "And right now, little missy," he said with a smile, "I have a job for you.""What's that?" replied Kayleigh."Go and ask Grandma when supper will be ready!"Kayleigh smiled and gave a thumbs-up. "Now that's a job I can definitely do!"–Tara Whicker

One Hive, Many Memberscc53e35b-c827-418b-9518-d3c91b464a27Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne Hive, Many MembersKayleigh looked out the window as the familiar countryside whizzed past on the way to her grandparents' house. "We're here!" she exclaimed when she spotted it. "I see Grandpa in the backyard with his bees."She got out of the car and ran to the hives out back. As she approached, she saw her grandpa pull out a frame full of hundreds of bees."Looks like they're working hard!" said Kayleigh as she watched the busy bees scurry around the frame."Oh yes," said Grandpa. "The nurse bees are feeding the larva, the queen is laying the eggs, and other bees are cleaning or making honey. Bees even guard the entrance to the hive. Each of them has a special job so all the work gets done."Kayleigh watched one bee clean out a tiny cell. It didn't seem like the most fun job to her. "What if the bees didn't want to do their jobs and stopped working?" she asked.Grandpa raised his eyebrows. "Each job is vital to the hive, even the ones that don't seem as important. The colony wouldn't survive if the bees didn't do their work.""Even the cleaning?" asked Kayleigh."Especially the cleaning!" Grandpa replied. "Bees are very hygienic." He looked at the bees on the frame thoughtfully. "It reminds me of what the Bible says in Romans. The church is one body with many members, just like the hive, and the members don't all have the same job. Some people teach, some lead, and others do things like serve those in need or find ways to encourage people. We need them all to have a healthy, functioning body of Christ that shares His love with the world.""Do I have a job in the church?" Kayleigh asked.Grandpa nodded. "We all have gifts and talents given to us by God. He will show you how you can use them to serve the church." Grandpa put the frame back into the hive. "And right now, little missy," he said with a smile, "I have a job for you.""What's that?" replied Kayleigh."Go and ask Grandma when supper will be ready!"Kayleigh smiled and gave a thumbs-up. "Now that's a job I can definitely do!"–Tara Whicker

Kayleigh looked out the window as the familiar countryside whizzed past on the way to her grandparents' house. "We're here!" she exclaimed when she spotted it. "I see Grandpa in the backyard with his bees."She got out of the car and ran to the hives out back. As she approached, she saw her grandpa pull out a frame full of hundreds of bees."Looks like they're working hard!" said Kayleigh as she watched the busy bees scurry around the frame."Oh yes," said Grandpa. "The nurse bees are feeding the larva, the queen is laying the eggs, and other bees are cleaning or making honey. Bees even guard the entrance to the hive. Each of them has a special job so all the work gets done."Kayleigh watched one bee clean out a tiny cell. It didn't seem like the most fun job to her. "What if the bees didn't want to do their jobs and stopped working?" she asked.Grandpa raised his eyebrows. "Each job is vital to the hive, even the ones that don't seem as important. The colony wouldn't survive if the bees didn't do their work.""Even the cleaning?" asked Kayleigh."Especially the cleaning!" Grandpa replied. "Bees are very hygienic." He looked at the bees on the frame thoughtfully. "It reminds me of what the Bible says in Romans. The church is one body with many members, just like the hive, and the members don't all have the same job. Some people teach, some lead, and others do things like serve those in need or find ways to encourage people. We need them all to have a healthy, functioning body of Christ that shares His love with the world.""Do I have a job in the church?" Kayleigh asked.Grandpa nodded. "We all have gifts and talents given to us by God. He will show you how you can use them to serve the church." Grandpa put the frame back into the hive. "And right now, little missy," he said with a smile, "I have a job for you.""What's that?" replied Kayleigh."Go and ask Grandma when supper will be ready!"Kayleigh smiled and gave a thumbs-up. "Now that's a job I can definitely do!"–Tara Whicker

One Hive, Many Membersdb8f6810-c2c5-4d5c-9376-b2f591b5e579Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS3 EP1. How To Stop Comparing MyselfHey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI and to season THREE ! We are so excited to be back and we truly feel the Lord so heavy in this season and can&#39;t wait for you to be a part of it all. In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, goes deep into the talks of comparing ourselves. Comparison is something we all struggle with and Jesus is truly the only thing to free us from the bondage it can have on our lives. Through Him, we are able to joyfully accept and celebrate where we are and where those around us are too. ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI and to season THREE ! We are so excited to be back and we truly feel the Lord so heavy in this season and can&#39;t wait for you to be a part of it all. In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, goes deep into the talks of comparing ourselves. Comparison is something we all struggle with and Jesus is truly the only thing to free us from the bondage it can have on our lives. Through Him, we are able to joyfully accept and celebrate where we are and where those around us are too. ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS3 EP1. How To Stop Comparing Myself9f870bc8-879c-44e1-84ad-2674770dfda6Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsForbidden Fruit | Girls Gone Biblehappy Friday our sweet angel GGB family:) today we cover the topic of SIN. what is it... why is it bad... and how do we overcome it? we read from Genesis 3 about when Adam &amp; Eve were deceived and sin entered the world. we pray this episode blesses, educates &amp; encourages you. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!!!!!!!! the first night of GGB LIVE SHOW tour is set for May 15th in Atlanta, Georgia at the Center Stage Theatre. click this link for tickets https://girlsgonebible.com/pages/live... we can't wait to see you, love you, pray with you, laugh &amp; cry with you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

happy Friday our sweet angel GGB family:) today we cover the topic of SIN. what is it... why is it bad... and how do we overcome it? we read from Genesis 3 about when Adam &amp; Eve were deceived and sin entered the world. we pray this episode blesses, educates &amp; encourages you. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!!!!!!!! the first night of GGB LIVE SHOW tour is set for May 15th in Atlanta, Georgia at the Center Stage Theatre. click this link for tickets https://girlsgonebible.com/pages/live... we can't wait to see you, love you, pray with you, laugh &amp; cry with you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullForbidden Fruit | Girls Gone Bible409bf1b3-1578-4e8f-9006-b352fb214de0Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:31:31 +00004181https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 157: The Money Expert's Investment Strategy NO ONE Is Talking About: Morgan HouselIn this moment, financial expert and bestselling author, Morgan Housel discusses the hidden costs of everything in life. Morgan says that that anything good in life comes with an unseen price tag, and part of achieving success in any area of life requires putting up with unknowns and volatility. In a career this might be long hours away from your family, in a relationship it may be the sacrifices and compromises made for another person. Part of this is being aware of your time horizons in life, and the amount of time between now and your goal, determining whether you are willing to sacrifice precious time to achieve the goal. In the end, Morgan says that the key to success in life is identifying what the cost is for any decision and being willing to pay it. Listen to the full episode here Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/sXZ3OZpToHb Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/nAu4hnmToHb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Morgan: https://www.instagram.com/morganhousel/?hl=en https://twitter.com/morganhousel?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, financial expert and bestselling author, Morgan Housel discusses the hidden costs of everything in life. Morgan says that that anything good in life comes with an unseen price tag, and part of achieving success in any area of life requires putting up with unknowns and volatility. In a career this might be long hours away from your family, in a relationship it may be the sacrifices and compromises made for another person. Part of this is being aware of your time horizons in life, and the amount of time between now and your goal, determining whether you are willing to sacrifice precious time to achieve the goal. In the end, Morgan says that the key to success in life is identifying what the cost is for any decision and being willing to pay it. Listen to the full episode here Apple -  https://g2ul0.app.link/sXZ3OZpToHb Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/nAu4hnmToHb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Morgan: https://www.instagram.com/morganhousel/?hl=en https://twitter.com/morganhousel?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 157: The Money Expert's Investment Strategy NO ONE Is Talking About: Morgan Housel7d6157e6-440b-4a9a-923f-3cbc1a339bb1Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000685https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2024) Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2024)8116fa32-7111-405e-839e-69f6febff9bcFri, 12 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: The Power of Pentecost (2024) Pentecost marks the beginning of the age of the Church, the time in which the Kingdom is inherited but not fully consummated. Today, we dive into the meaning and significance of Pentecost for our lives. Fr. Mike explains how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost fulfills Christ’s Passover. On that glorious day, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit fully revealed themselves in the Trinity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit heals our wounded nature and empowers us to love as God loves through the various gifts of the Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 731-736. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Pentecost marks the beginning of the age of the Church, the time in which the Kingdom is inherited but not fully consummated. Today, we dive into the meaning and significance of Pentecost for our lives. Fr. Mike explains how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost fulfills Christ’s Passover. On that glorious day, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit fully revealed themselves in the Trinity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit heals our wounded nature and empowers us to love as God loves through the various gifts of the Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 731-736. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 103: The Power of Pentecost (2024)ca14fb34-8192-4b2e-8f9c-7e47c5124f94Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: The Power of Pentecost (2024) Pentecost marks the beginning of the age of the Church, the time in which the Kingdom is inherited but not fully consummated. Today, we dive into the meaning and significance of Pentecost for our lives. Fr. Mike explains how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost fulfills Christ’s Passover. On that glorious day, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit fully revealed themselves in the Trinity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit heals our wounded nature and empowers us to love as God loves through the various gifts of the Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 731-736. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Pentecost marks the beginning of the age of the Church, the time in which the Kingdom is inherited but not fully consummated. Today, we dive into the meaning and significance of Pentecost for our lives. Fr. Mike explains how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost fulfills Christ’s Passover. On that glorious day, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit fully revealed themselves in the Trinity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit heals our wounded nature and empowers us to love as God loves through the various gifts of the Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 731-736. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 103: The Power of Pentecost (2024)a9f99dbb-41f9-4e73-b3e8-bc986d689d4cFri, 12 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2024) Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2024)94b5cf59-ce55-4637-ae0b-bd34afa5da23Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2024) Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2024)8c3b8c99-d3ad-4152-818e-64226d5ae098Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2024) Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2024)da587d6d-f831-4298-ad0e-b17b30921572Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPractice Makes PerfectAs his parents discussed plans for the coming weekend, Nolan took another helping of potatoes. "Hey! Pass the gravy," he said, interrupting their conversation. "And the salt too."Dad frowned at him. "Didn't you notice that your mother and I were talking? You interrupted us. And whatever happened to saying 'please'?""Well, sorry," said Nolan. "But I need more gravy."Mom shook her head. "Nolan, you're being very rude. That's been happening too much lately."Nolan rolled his eyes. "It's not like we're out in a restaurant or at somebody's house or anything.""You mean you'd use better manners in a restaurant?" asked Dad."Sure," said Nolan. "I try to remember to be polite when I'm with other people, but you don't expect me to be all proper around here at home, do you?""We certainly do!" said Mom. "You seem to think that you only need to have good manners when you're with other people, but that's not true. Being polite and respectful is one way to show others that we care about them, and that's important all the time--especially at home.""Right," said Dad. "Developing good manners helps us think about others and how our actions affect them. It's one way we can show people the love of Jesus by putting their needs above our own. And home is the best place to practice."Nolan frowned. "Practice?""Practice!" said Dad. "A football player practices to get ready for the Super Bowl, and a figure skater practices to get ready for the Olympics. And here at home, you can practice being thoughtful and respectful so you'll be ready to interact with others at school or in the neighborhood or anywhere else. Your mom and I will help you practice good manners here at home, and God will help you think of others and how you can show love and concern for them." He paused. "They say practice makes perfect, you know.""Well, I'm sorry I was rude," murmured Nolan.Dad smiled. "Apology accepted. I think you understand what we're saying. Do you have any questions?"Nolan looked down at his plate and grinned. "Yes. Can I please have some more of that delicious gravy?"–Bob Hostetler

As his parents discussed plans for the coming weekend, Nolan took another helping of potatoes. "Hey! Pass the gravy," he said, interrupting their conversation. "And the salt too."Dad frowned at him. "Didn't you notice that your mother and I were talking? You interrupted us. And whatever happened to saying 'please'?""Well, sorry," said Nolan. "But I need more gravy."Mom shook her head. "Nolan, you're being very rude. That's been happening too much lately."Nolan rolled his eyes. "It's not like we're out in a restaurant or at somebody's house or anything.""You mean you'd use better manners in a restaurant?" asked Dad."Sure," said Nolan. "I try to remember to be polite when I'm with other people, but you don't expect me to be all proper around here at home, do you?""We certainly do!" said Mom. "You seem to think that you only need to have good manners when you're with other people, but that's not true. Being polite and respectful is one way to show others that we care about them, and that's important all the time--especially at home.""Right," said Dad. "Developing good manners helps us think about others and how our actions affect them. It's one way we can show people the love of Jesus by putting their needs above our own. And home is the best place to practice."Nolan frowned. "Practice?""Practice!" said Dad. "A football player practices to get ready for the Super Bowl, and a figure skater practices to get ready for the Olympics. And here at home, you can practice being thoughtful and respectful so you'll be ready to interact with others at school or in the neighborhood or anywhere else. Your mom and I will help you practice good manners here at home, and God will help you think of others and how you can show love and concern for them." He paused. "They say practice makes perfect, you know.""Well, I'm sorry I was rude," murmured Nolan.Dad smiled. "Apology accepted. I think you understand what we're saying. Do you have any questions?"Nolan looked down at his plate and grinned. "Yes. Can I please have some more of that delicious gravy?"–Bob Hostetler

Practice Makes Perfectbf2fc87c-0953-48aa-9471-e7b5900a4a7aFri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPractice Makes PerfectAs his parents discussed plans for the coming weekend, Nolan took another helping of potatoes. "Hey! Pass the gravy," he said, interrupting their conversation. "And the salt too."Dad frowned at him. "Didn't you notice that your mother and I were talking? You interrupted us. And whatever happened to saying 'please'?""Well, sorry," said Nolan. "But I need more gravy."Mom shook her head. "Nolan, you're being very rude. That's been happening too much lately."Nolan rolled his eyes. "It's not like we're out in a restaurant or at somebody's house or anything.""You mean you'd use better manners in a restaurant?" asked Dad."Sure," said Nolan. "I try to remember to be polite when I'm with other people, but you don't expect me to be all proper around here at home, do you?""We certainly do!" said Mom. "You seem to think that you only need to have good manners when you're with other people, but that's not true. Being polite and respectful is one way to show others that we care about them, and that's important all the time--especially at home.""Right," said Dad. "Developing good manners helps us think about others and how our actions affect them. It's one way we can show people the love of Jesus by putting their needs above our own. And home is the best place to practice."Nolan frowned. "Practice?""Practice!" said Dad. "A football player practices to get ready for the Super Bowl, and a figure skater practices to get ready for the Olympics. And here at home, you can practice being thoughtful and respectful so you'll be ready to interact with others at school or in the neighborhood or anywhere else. Your mom and I will help you practice good manners here at home, and God will help you think of others and how you can show love and concern for them." He paused. "They say practice makes perfect, you know.""Well, I'm sorry I was rude," murmured Nolan.Dad smiled. "Apology accepted. I think you understand what we're saying. Do you have any questions?"Nolan looked down at his plate and grinned. "Yes. Can I please have some more of that delicious gravy?"–Bob Hostetler

As his parents discussed plans for the coming weekend, Nolan took another helping of potatoes. "Hey! Pass the gravy," he said, interrupting their conversation. "And the salt too."Dad frowned at him. "Didn't you notice that your mother and I were talking? You interrupted us. And whatever happened to saying 'please'?""Well, sorry," said Nolan. "But I need more gravy."Mom shook her head. "Nolan, you're being very rude. That's been happening too much lately."Nolan rolled his eyes. "It's not like we're out in a restaurant or at somebody's house or anything.""You mean you'd use better manners in a restaurant?" asked Dad."Sure," said Nolan. "I try to remember to be polite when I'm with other people, but you don't expect me to be all proper around here at home, do you?""We certainly do!" said Mom. "You seem to think that you only need to have good manners when you're with other people, but that's not true. Being polite and respectful is one way to show others that we care about them, and that's important all the time--especially at home.""Right," said Dad. "Developing good manners helps us think about others and how our actions affect them. It's one way we can show people the love of Jesus by putting their needs above our own. And home is the best place to practice."Nolan frowned. "Practice?""Practice!" said Dad. "A football player practices to get ready for the Super Bowl, and a figure skater practices to get ready for the Olympics. And here at home, you can practice being thoughtful and respectful so you'll be ready to interact with others at school or in the neighborhood or anywhere else. Your mom and I will help you practice good manners here at home, and God will help you think of others and how you can show love and concern for them." He paused. "They say practice makes perfect, you know.""Well, I'm sorry I was rude," murmured Nolan.Dad smiled. "Apology accepted. I think you understand what we're saying. Do you have any questions?"Nolan looked down at his plate and grinned. "Yes. Can I please have some more of that delicious gravy?"–Bob Hostetler

Practice Makes Perfect83ffa581-55ab-48ed-9573-948c82d05a78Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Keys to Good Prayer Does good prayer feel out of reach for you? Do distractions plague you unceasingly? Are you wondering if you&#39;re supposed to be getting more out of prayer time? Fr. Mike proposes a simple 4-part roadmap to better, more fulfilling prayer time. It&#39;s not difficult—it just takes practice.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Does good prayer feel out of reach for you? Do distractions plague you unceasingly? Are you wondering if you&#39;re supposed to be getting more out of prayer time? Fr. Mike proposes a simple 4-part roadmap to better, more fulfilling prayer time. It&#39;s not difficult—it just takes practice.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full4 Keys to Good Prayerfdff8674-4346-4047-917d-c090e237b41cThu, 11 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Keys to Good Prayer Does good prayer feel out of reach for you? Do distractions plague you unceasingly? Are you wondering if you&#39;re supposed to be getting more out of prayer time? Fr. Mike proposes a simple 4-part roadmap to better, more fulfilling prayer time. It&#39;s not difficult—it just takes practice.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Does good prayer feel out of reach for you? Do distractions plague you unceasingly? Are you wondering if you&#39;re supposed to be getting more out of prayer time? Fr. Mike proposes a simple 4-part roadmap to better, more fulfilling prayer time. It&#39;s not difficult—it just takes practice.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full4 Keys to Good Prayercb44125b-aa7f-4043-b521-e3fd81245a96Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAndrew Tate and the Destruction of MenToday we respond to an image of masculinity that has been adopted and admired by millions of men today but is toxic to their lives as well as society. Andrew Tate has gained billions of views and created an online program called Hustler's University that brought in over 150,000 men paying to learn how to become millionaires and get women. John and Devin are joined by a phenomenal guest and professional martial arts instructor, Jim O'Day, to discuss how this version of masculinity destroys men's lives and keeps them trapped in boyhood. In addition, we also answer a listener's question about dating a non-Catholic and what advice we have for him. Jim O'Day's Ministry - Integrity Restored - https://integrityrestored.com 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1 h 40 mins of episode 154 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we go into oncoming pornography and finding true purpose in life: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 11 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More. This month we discuss Sexual Attraction and Lust: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we respond to an image of masculinity that has been adopted and admired by millions of men today but is toxic to their lives as well as society. Andrew Tate has gained billions of views and created an online program called Hustler's University that brought in over 150,000 men paying to learn how to become millionaires and get women. John and Devin are joined by a phenomenal guest and professional martial arts instructor, Jim O'Day, to discuss how this version of masculinity destroys men's lives and keeps them trapped in boyhood. In addition, we also answer a listener's question about dating a non-Catholic and what advice we have for him. Jim O'Day's Ministry - Integrity Restored - https://integrityrestored.com 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1 h 40 mins of episode 154 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we go into oncoming pornography and finding true purpose in life: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 11 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More. This month we discuss Sexual Attraction and Lust: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAndrew Tate and the Destruction of Mena4242ecb-2e7c-4ef5-b860-86b517f00eceThu, 11 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +00003449https://216.73.216.191/allTags#862 - Psalms 126-128 – Songs of AscentsThis episode is part 99 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 3rd of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 99 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 3rd of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#862 - Psalms 126-128 – Songs of Ascents28aaa8da-b340-4774-8cfd-bf41a1c3aeabThu, 11 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000740https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Longevity Expert: The Truth About Ozempic, The Magic Weight Loss Drug & The Link Between Milk & Cancer! Is ageing and disease inevitable? Or can they be fought with a few simple life changes? Dr Mark Hyman is a practicing family doctor, the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, as well as the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. He is a fifteen-time New York Times best-selling author, as well as the host of the health podcast, ’The Doctor’s Farmacy’. In this conversation Mark and Steven discuss topics such as, the truth about Ozempic, the easy life hacks to stay young, inheriting generational trauma, and the benefits of fasting 00:00 Intro 02:06 What Is Your Mission 
03:08 What’s Functional Medicine? 06:29 I Couldn’t Function Properly, My Health Deteriorated Massively. 13:06 The Food System Is Damaging Our Health. 16:22 The Primitive Instinct That Make You Eat Junk Food. 18:24 How to Stay Healthy in Today's Unhealthy World. 24:21 Is Milk Good for Us? 27:54 Are There Health Benefits to It? 29:49 Ozmepic Drugs, Are They Good? 39:28 Fruit 40:53 When Should We Eat? 42:45 Evolutionary Story Behind Fasting. 44:36 Restricting Your Calories vs Fasting. 47:57 What Are Blue Zones, and the Importance of Studying Them? 49:06 Starvation Is Good for Us. 53:18 Loneliness Is Killing People. 56:15 We Need Systemic Solutions for Our Health Problems. 59:23 How to Add 7 Years to Your Lifespan. 01:00:57 Retiring Is Detrimental to Our Health. 01:02:49 The Role of Trauma in Our Longevity. 01:05:22 The Power of Psychedelics. 01:10:22 Healing Journey to Overcome Trauma. 01:17:00 How to Lower Our Biological Age. 01:17:31 Artificial Sugars. 01:22:53 What Is Exposome? 01:24:28 How Is Trauma Passed Down Generations? 01:27:46 The Biggest Discovery About Longevity & Health. 01:32:16 How to Have Access to What Happens in Our Body. 01:34:17 The Last Guest Question. You can purchase Dr Hyman’s most recent book, ‘Young Forever’, here: https://amzn.to/449QhwZ Follow Mark: Twitter - https://bit.ly/49vDWUE Instagram - https://bit.ly/3xDgWWq YouTube - https://bit.ly/43V3CJp Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs: https://www.linkedin.com/doac WHOOP: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/Steven-Bartlett-Digital-SOS?cid=psoc-ent_li_ebu_/brnd/Stevenbartlett01/aws/11.23/SB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is ageing and disease inevitable? Or can they be fought with a few simple life changes? Dr Mark Hyman is a practicing family doctor, the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, as well as the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. He is a fifteen-time New York Times best-selling author, as well as the host of the health podcast, ’The Doctor’s Farmacy’. In this conversation Mark and Steven discuss topics such as, the truth about Ozempic, the easy life hacks to stay young, inheriting generational trauma, and the benefits of fasting 00:00 Intro 02:06 What Is Your Mission 
03:08 What’s Functional Medicine? 06:29 I Couldn’t Function Properly, My Health Deteriorated Massively. 13:06 The Food System Is Damaging Our Health. 16:22 The Primitive Instinct That Make You Eat Junk Food. 18:24 How to Stay Healthy in Today's Unhealthy World. 24:21 Is Milk Good for Us? 27:54 Are There Health Benefits to It? 29:49 Ozmepic Drugs, Are They Good? 39:28 Fruit 40:53 When Should We Eat? 42:45 Evolutionary Story Behind Fasting. 44:36 Restricting Your Calories vs Fasting. 47:57 What Are Blue Zones, and the Importance of Studying Them? 49:06 Starvation Is Good for Us. 53:18 Loneliness Is Killing People. 56:15 We Need Systemic Solutions for Our Health Problems. 59:23 How to Add 7 Years to Your Lifespan. 01:00:57 Retiring Is Detrimental to Our Health. 01:02:49 The Role of Trauma in Our Longevity. 01:05:22 The Power of Psychedelics. 01:10:22 Healing Journey to Overcome Trauma. 01:17:00 How to Lower Our Biological Age. 01:17:31 Artificial Sugars. 01:22:53 What Is Exposome? 01:24:28 How Is Trauma Passed Down Generations? 01:27:46 The Biggest Discovery About Longevity & Health. 01:32:16 How to Have Access to What Happens in Our Body. 01:34:17 The Last Guest Question. You can purchase Dr Hyman’s most recent book, ‘Young Forever’, here: https://amzn.to/449QhwZ Follow Mark: Twitter - https://bit.ly/49vDWUE Instagram - https://bit.ly/3xDgWWq YouTube - https://bit.ly/43V3CJp Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Linkedin Jobs: https://www.linkedin.com/doac WHOOP: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/Steven-Bartlett-Digital-SOS?cid=psoc-ent_li_ebu_/brnd/Stevenbartlett01/aws/11.23/SB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Longevity Expert: The Truth About Ozempic, The Magic Weight Loss Drug & The Link Between Milk & Cancer! 4ed537b4-92a6-422a-8fd4-c5289e821d2fThu, 11 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +00006326https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2024) Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2024)f87b3337-d7e4-4a81-ac3f-16083cf0daaaThu, 11 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Holy Spirit’s Mission The working of the Holy Spirit in and through Mary and the Son is a pivotal part of God&#39;s plan of salvation. The Catechism today reveals to us how the Holy Spirit prepared Mary to fulfill the Father&#39;s plan and manifest the Son to humanity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit and the Son work together in a joint mission. Finally, Fr. Mike highlights how Mary&#39;s humility is essential to her role as the &quot;masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 721-730. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The working of the Holy Spirit in and through Mary and the Son is a pivotal part of God&#39;s plan of salvation. The Catechism today reveals to us how the Holy Spirit prepared Mary to fulfill the Father&#39;s plan and manifest the Son to humanity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit and the Son work together in a joint mission. Finally, Fr. Mike highlights how Mary&#39;s humility is essential to her role as the &quot;masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 721-730. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 102: The Holy Spirit’s Mission c65cf3ac-4b62-4e6f-8a32-babdbf4eea4cThu, 11 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Holy Spirit’s Mission The working of the Holy Spirit in and through Mary and the Son is a pivotal part of God&#39;s plan of salvation. The Catechism today reveals to us how the Holy Spirit prepared Mary to fulfill the Father&#39;s plan and manifest the Son to humanity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit and the Son work together in a joint mission. Finally, Fr. Mike highlights how Mary&#39;s humility is essential to her role as the &quot;masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 721-730. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The working of the Holy Spirit in and through Mary and the Son is a pivotal part of God&#39;s plan of salvation. The Catechism today reveals to us how the Holy Spirit prepared Mary to fulfill the Father&#39;s plan and manifest the Son to humanity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit and the Son work together in a joint mission. Finally, Fr. Mike highlights how Mary&#39;s humility is essential to her role as the &quot;masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 721-730. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 102: The Holy Spirit’s Mission ac616352-b722-44ba-a8f3-85221146e840Thu, 11 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2024) Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2024)e3fecab5-a381-4d39-aa6d-b95fbc18aa39Thu, 11 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2024) Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2024)c0b3e653-50af-41cc-8783-7ecf417fa602Thu, 11 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2024) Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2024)7704fb65-21c4-4519-b3a8-1e102b5acb4dThu, 11 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAn Invitation"Mom," said Tia when she arrived home from school. "You're not going to believe this!""Believe what?" asked Mom."Kayla took a babysitting job on the day of my party! You'd think she could turn down one job! And McKenna isn't coming either. Her family is going to the zoo, and McKenna wants to go along." Tia looked at her guest list and crossed off the names Kayla and McKenna.The next day, Tia was unhappy again. "Catherine forgot her cousin's wedding is on the day of my party," she told her mother. "And Zella says she has to take care of her little sister." Tia slumped into a chair. "You can't have a party without any guests! I think I'm just gonna call the whole thing off.""Now, wait a minute!" Mom sat down next to her. "You've invited several other friends. Some of them are planning to come, right? They may have turned down other invitations so they can go to your party. It wouldn't be fair to them if you cancel."Tia thought it over. "Okay. Then I'm going to throw the best party ever for the people who decide to come!"On Sunday, Tia went to church with a friend who lived on her street. As she listened to the pastor speak, she was surprised by what she heard. "God offers each of us an invitation," he said. "He invites everyone to come to Him for forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus, who died on the cross for our sins. But we can often be more interested in living for ourselves now than thinking about eternity."Tia had heard of Jesus dying on the cross, but she'd never thought of it as an invitation. She thought of her friends who had turned down her invitation to her birthday party. Had she refused God's invitation that had cost the life of His Son?"Even if we don't accept His invitation at first, God's offer still stands," the pastor continued. "He's always willing to receive those who change their minds and put their trust in Jesus."When the pastor ended his sermon with a prayer, Tia bowed her head and silently told God that she was ready to accept His invitation. –Nance E. Keyes

"Mom," said Tia when she arrived home from school. "You're not going to believe this!""Believe what?" asked Mom."Kayla took a babysitting job on the day of my party! You'd think she could turn down one job! And McKenna isn't coming either. Her family is going to the zoo, and McKenna wants to go along." Tia looked at her guest list and crossed off the names Kayla and McKenna.The next day, Tia was unhappy again. "Catherine forgot her cousin's wedding is on the day of my party," she told her mother. "And Zella says she has to take care of her little sister." Tia slumped into a chair. "You can't have a party without any guests! I think I'm just gonna call the whole thing off.""Now, wait a minute!" Mom sat down next to her. "You've invited several other friends. Some of them are planning to come, right? They may have turned down other invitations so they can go to your party. It wouldn't be fair to them if you cancel."Tia thought it over. "Okay. Then I'm going to throw the best party ever for the people who decide to come!"On Sunday, Tia went to church with a friend who lived on her street. As she listened to the pastor speak, she was surprised by what she heard. "God offers each of us an invitation," he said. "He invites everyone to come to Him for forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus, who died on the cross for our sins. But we can often be more interested in living for ourselves now than thinking about eternity."Tia had heard of Jesus dying on the cross, but she'd never thought of it as an invitation. She thought of her friends who had turned down her invitation to her birthday party. Had she refused God's invitation that had cost the life of His Son?"Even if we don't accept His invitation at first, God's offer still stands," the pastor continued. "He's always willing to receive those who change their minds and put their trust in Jesus."When the pastor ended his sermon with a prayer, Tia bowed her head and silently told God that she was ready to accept His invitation. –Nance E. Keyes

An Invitationfcfdf58f-a9bd-401a-b291-bd817d373b78Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAn Invitation"Mom," said Tia when she arrived home from school. "You're not going to believe this!""Believe what?" asked Mom."Kayla took a babysitting job on the day of my party! You'd think she could turn down one job! And McKenna isn't coming either. Her family is going to the zoo, and McKenna wants to go along." Tia looked at her guest list and crossed off the names Kayla and McKenna.The next day, Tia was unhappy again. "Catherine forgot her cousin's wedding is on the day of my party," she told her mother. "And Zella says she has to take care of her little sister." Tia slumped into a chair. "You can't have a party without any guests! I think I'm just gonna call the whole thing off.""Now, wait a minute!" Mom sat down next to her. "You've invited several other friends. Some of them are planning to come, right? They may have turned down other invitations so they can go to your party. It wouldn't be fair to them if you cancel."Tia thought it over. "Okay. Then I'm going to throw the best party ever for the people who decide to come!"On Sunday, Tia went to church with a friend who lived on her street. As she listened to the pastor speak, she was surprised by what she heard. "God offers each of us an invitation," he said. "He invites everyone to come to Him for forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus, who died on the cross for our sins. But we can often be more interested in living for ourselves now than thinking about eternity."Tia had heard of Jesus dying on the cross, but she'd never thought of it as an invitation. She thought of her friends who had turned down her invitation to her birthday party. Had she refused God's invitation that had cost the life of His Son?"Even if we don't accept His invitation at first, God's offer still stands," the pastor continued. "He's always willing to receive those who change their minds and put their trust in Jesus."When the pastor ended his sermon with a prayer, Tia bowed her head and silently told God that she was ready to accept His invitation. –Nance E. Keyes

"Mom," said Tia when she arrived home from school. "You're not going to believe this!""Believe what?" asked Mom."Kayla took a babysitting job on the day of my party! You'd think she could turn down one job! And McKenna isn't coming either. Her family is going to the zoo, and McKenna wants to go along." Tia looked at her guest list and crossed off the names Kayla and McKenna.The next day, Tia was unhappy again. "Catherine forgot her cousin's wedding is on the day of my party," she told her mother. "And Zella says she has to take care of her little sister." Tia slumped into a chair. "You can't have a party without any guests! I think I'm just gonna call the whole thing off.""Now, wait a minute!" Mom sat down next to her. "You've invited several other friends. Some of them are planning to come, right? They may have turned down other invitations so they can go to your party. It wouldn't be fair to them if you cancel."Tia thought it over. "Okay. Then I'm going to throw the best party ever for the people who decide to come!"On Sunday, Tia went to church with a friend who lived on her street. As she listened to the pastor speak, she was surprised by what she heard. "God offers each of us an invitation," he said. "He invites everyone to come to Him for forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus, who died on the cross for our sins. But we can often be more interested in living for ourselves now than thinking about eternity."Tia had heard of Jesus dying on the cross, but she'd never thought of it as an invitation. She thought of her friends who had turned down her invitation to her birthday party. Had she refused God's invitation that had cost the life of His Son?"Even if we don't accept His invitation at first, God's offer still stands," the pastor continued. "He's always willing to receive those who change their minds and put their trust in Jesus."When the pastor ended his sermon with a prayer, Tia bowed her head and silently told God that she was ready to accept His invitation. –Nance E. Keyes

An Invitation89eb75e7-5fce-436e-b891-7f165171d6f6Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#534 Good News: God Is Father - Fr. Mark-Mary Ames CFRFather Mark Mary Ames joins us for a conversation about the centrality of God’s Fatherhood to the Christian message. The author of The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You Into the Heart of God, offers insights for sharing God&#8217;s Fatherhood with others, even those who struggle with father imagery. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and today we talk about God the Father, and about, well, first of all, coming closer to God the Father, but also about opportunities with e…

Father Mark Mary Ames joins us for a conversation about the centrality of God’s Fatherhood to the Christian message. The author of The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You Into the Heart of God, offers insights for sharing God&#8217;s Fatherhood with others, even those who struggle with father imagery. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and today we talk about God the Father, and about, well, first of all, coming closer to God the Father, but also about opportunities with e…

#534 Good News: God Is Father - Fr. Mark-Mary Ames CFR532942f6-1b7b-4938-84fa-7db2c22f9d54Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Trap of Addiction with Logan HuffordThere are some addictions and traps that God lets us get out of pretty easy, but there are some that are really tough. Often we persuade ourselves that we can do it, or that it'll be enough to just get mostly clean - but we're wrong. We delay the healing through self deception. Join me in this episode as Logan Hufford shares his story of a severe sexual addiction and the years he spent struggling for freedom. So often he deceived even himself about what was going on. Even in his darkest moments, God had a plan. The struggle to fully accept God's love is hard for all of us, but certainly for those struggling with an addiction. You can find a link to the specific program Logan was part of here: https://www.prodigalsofalaska.com/ If you have questions about the groups Logan talked about, or the tools available on the Prodigals of Alaska website, please feel free to reach out to Logan at prodigalsinfo@creeksideak.com

There are some addictions and traps that God lets us get out of pretty easy, but there are some that are really tough. Often we persuade ourselves that we can do it, or that it'll be enough to just get mostly clean - but we're wrong. We delay the healing through self deception. Join me in this episode as Logan Hufford shares his story of a severe sexual addiction and the years he spent struggling for freedom. So often he deceived even himself about what was going on. Even in his darkest moments, God had a plan. The struggle to fully accept God's love is hard for all of us, but certainly for those struggling with an addiction. You can find a link to the specific program Logan was part of here: https://www.prodigalsofalaska.com/ If you have questions about the groups Logan talked about, or the tools available on the Prodigals of Alaska website, please feel free to reach out to Logan at prodigalsinfo@creeksideak.com

fullThe Trap of Addiction with Logan Huffordb5cdbaa7-16ba-414c-9779-3f246dcc72cbWed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2024) Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2024)73c1a99c-ad17-4edf-9c10-89728c1f65c2Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Expecting the Messiah (2024) Fr. Mike continues to explore the joint mission of the Word and Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Together, we unpack how the Holy Spirit has been moving the prophets, particularly the prophet Isaiah. We learn how the characteristics of the Messiah are revealed, above all, in the “Servant Songs.” We also examine the Holy Spirit’s role in John the Baptist recognizing Christ as Messiah, even from within the womb. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 711-720. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues to explore the joint mission of the Word and Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Together, we unpack how the Holy Spirit has been moving the prophets, particularly the prophet Isaiah. We learn how the characteristics of the Messiah are revealed, above all, in the “Servant Songs.” We also examine the Holy Spirit’s role in John the Baptist recognizing Christ as Messiah, even from within the womb. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 711-720. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 101: Expecting the Messiah (2024)502f43e8-0b02-4cf1-9b7f-67d4e73aa67cWed, 10 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Expecting the Messiah (2024) Fr. Mike continues to explore the joint mission of the Word and Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Together, we unpack how the Holy Spirit has been moving the prophets, particularly the prophet Isaiah. We learn how the characteristics of the Messiah are revealed, above all, in the “Servant Songs.” We also examine the Holy Spirit’s role in John the Baptist recognizing Christ as Messiah, even from within the womb. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 711-720. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues to explore the joint mission of the Word and Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Together, we unpack how the Holy Spirit has been moving the prophets, particularly the prophet Isaiah. We learn how the characteristics of the Messiah are revealed, above all, in the “Servant Songs.” We also examine the Holy Spirit’s role in John the Baptist recognizing Christ as Messiah, even from within the womb. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 711-720. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 101: Expecting the Messiah (2024)83818327-0e71-44b8-aa14-7eb336abad52Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2024) Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2024)158d9b46-880f-404b-bed4-1c455577f7f5Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2024) Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2024)9d1c508d-eafb-4eaa-8391-ddb6477e7dc4Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2024) Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2024)b7450c56-15b6-40e2-821e-bfb10b293342Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStronger Than Super GlueCRASH! "Oh no!" Carrying a coffee mug with a broken handle, Quon shuffled into the living room where Mom was on her computer. "I broke Dad's favorite mug," he wailed. "It fell when I was taking it out of the dishwasher."Mom took the mug and looked it over. "I know it was an accident, and Dad will understand. But I think we can fix it. Come with me."Quon followed Mom to the kitchen, where she took a small tube from a drawer. She removed the cap and squeezed a tiny bead of glue onto each end of the handle. Then she pressed the broken handle to the mug and held it for a few seconds. When she cautiously let go of the handle, it stayed in place. Setting the mug on the counter, she stood back and looked at it. "There," she said. "We'll give it time to dry before we touch it again. Dad will still be able to use it.""What will happen when we wash it?" asked Quon. "Won't the glue get wet and the handle come off again?"Mom shook her head. "Not if this glue is as good as people say it is. According to the reviews online, nothing will be able to break the handle off that mug.""I hope you're right," said Quon, picking up the tube of glue and reading the words printed on the side. "It says here that there's nothing in the world stronger than this glue.""Well, it may be the strongest glue out there, but I can definitely think of something much, much stronger," said Mom."Really?" asked Quon. "What?""God's love. The Bible says that nothing can separate us from the love of God. His love is so strong that He sent His own Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins so we could have eternal life with Him."Quon grinned. "You're right, Mom. No glue can hold up to that!"Mom picked up the mug and handed it to Quon. "Better tell Dad what happened so he can be extra careful when he uses this.""Okay, Mom," said Quon. "Thanks."–Lynn Stamm Rex

CRASH! "Oh no!" Carrying a coffee mug with a broken handle, Quon shuffled into the living room where Mom was on her computer. "I broke Dad's favorite mug," he wailed. "It fell when I was taking it out of the dishwasher."Mom took the mug and looked it over. "I know it was an accident, and Dad will understand. But I think we can fix it. Come with me."Quon followed Mom to the kitchen, where she took a small tube from a drawer. She removed the cap and squeezed a tiny bead of glue onto each end of the handle. Then she pressed the broken handle to the mug and held it for a few seconds. When she cautiously let go of the handle, it stayed in place. Setting the mug on the counter, she stood back and looked at it. "There," she said. "We'll give it time to dry before we touch it again. Dad will still be able to use it.""What will happen when we wash it?" asked Quon. "Won't the glue get wet and the handle come off again?"Mom shook her head. "Not if this glue is as good as people say it is. According to the reviews online, nothing will be able to break the handle off that mug.""I hope you're right," said Quon, picking up the tube of glue and reading the words printed on the side. "It says here that there's nothing in the world stronger than this glue.""Well, it may be the strongest glue out there, but I can definitely think of something much, much stronger," said Mom."Really?" asked Quon. "What?""God's love. The Bible says that nothing can separate us from the love of God. His love is so strong that He sent His own Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins so we could have eternal life with Him."Quon grinned. "You're right, Mom. No glue can hold up to that!"Mom picked up the mug and handed it to Quon. "Better tell Dad what happened so he can be extra careful when he uses this.""Okay, Mom," said Quon. "Thanks."–Lynn Stamm Rex

Stronger Than Super Gluec22112da-74ee-41c8-9386-37c42b176bfbWed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStronger Than Super GlueCRASH! "Oh no!" Carrying a coffee mug with a broken handle, Quon shuffled into the living room where Mom was on her computer. "I broke Dad's favorite mug," he wailed. "It fell when I was taking it out of the dishwasher."Mom took the mug and looked it over. "I know it was an accident, and Dad will understand. But I think we can fix it. Come with me."Quon followed Mom to the kitchen, where she took a small tube from a drawer. She removed the cap and squeezed a tiny bead of glue onto each end of the handle. Then she pressed the broken handle to the mug and held it for a few seconds. When she cautiously let go of the handle, it stayed in place. Setting the mug on the counter, she stood back and looked at it. "There," she said. "We'll give it time to dry before we touch it again. Dad will still be able to use it.""What will happen when we wash it?" asked Quon. "Won't the glue get wet and the handle come off again?"Mom shook her head. "Not if this glue is as good as people say it is. According to the reviews online, nothing will be able to break the handle off that mug.""I hope you're right," said Quon, picking up the tube of glue and reading the words printed on the side. "It says here that there's nothing in the world stronger than this glue.""Well, it may be the strongest glue out there, but I can definitely think of something much, much stronger," said Mom."Really?" asked Quon. "What?""God's love. The Bible says that nothing can separate us from the love of God. His love is so strong that He sent His own Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins so we could have eternal life with Him."Quon grinned. "You're right, Mom. No glue can hold up to that!"Mom picked up the mug and handed it to Quon. "Better tell Dad what happened so he can be extra careful when he uses this.""Okay, Mom," said Quon. "Thanks."–Lynn Stamm Rex

CRASH! "Oh no!" Carrying a coffee mug with a broken handle, Quon shuffled into the living room where Mom was on her computer. "I broke Dad's favorite mug," he wailed. "It fell when I was taking it out of the dishwasher."Mom took the mug and looked it over. "I know it was an accident, and Dad will understand. But I think we can fix it. Come with me."Quon followed Mom to the kitchen, where she took a small tube from a drawer. She removed the cap and squeezed a tiny bead of glue onto each end of the handle. Then she pressed the broken handle to the mug and held it for a few seconds. When she cautiously let go of the handle, it stayed in place. Setting the mug on the counter, she stood back and looked at it. "There," she said. "We'll give it time to dry before we touch it again. Dad will still be able to use it.""What will happen when we wash it?" asked Quon. "Won't the glue get wet and the handle come off again?"Mom shook her head. "Not if this glue is as good as people say it is. According to the reviews online, nothing will be able to break the handle off that mug.""I hope you're right," said Quon, picking up the tube of glue and reading the words printed on the side. "It says here that there's nothing in the world stronger than this glue.""Well, it may be the strongest glue out there, but I can definitely think of something much, much stronger," said Mom."Really?" asked Quon. "What?""God's love. The Bible says that nothing can separate us from the love of God. His love is so strong that He sent His own Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins so we could have eternal life with Him."Quon grinned. "You're right, Mom. No glue can hold up to that!"Mom picked up the mug and handed it to Quon. "Better tell Dad what happened so he can be extra careful when he uses this.""Okay, Mom," said Quon. "Thanks."–Lynn Stamm Rex

Stronger Than Super Glue0cb0bc87-1e25-416c-b522-484cedc522d7Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#326: Fireflies and Fish: Good Light or Bad Light? Psalm 119:105-112 &amp; John 8:12   Kids Bible Stories Podcast: Episode - "Jesus: The True Light" In today's episode, we explore the powerful message of Jesus as the ultimate beacon in our lives, shining brighter and truer than any other source. We learned that Jesus describes Himself as "the light of the world," offering us guidance, peace, love, forgiveness, and direction unlike any other. Unlike deceptive lights in the world, like the angler fish's lure, which may seem appealing but lead to harm, Jesus' light is always genuine and life-giving. We also delved into how God's word acts as a lamp for our feet and a light on our path, guiding us through life's journey. This divine light isn't found in the shows we watch, the advice of friends, or the allure of commercials enticing us to desire material things. It's in the Bible, God's word, which always leads us toward what's truly good. We discussed the importance of discerning between the misleading "lights" of the world—like the temptations of consumerism or messages that encourage disrespect—and the one true light, Jesus, who desires what's best for us. Remember, the next time you're faced with a decision or a direction, ask yourself: does this align with the light that Jesus offers? Key Takeaways: Jesus is the true light that guides us with love and truth. God's word is our ultimate source of guidance, not the fleeting attractions of the world. Always test what guides you by comparing it to the teachings of the Bible. To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse etc) for episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! To connect with us, learn our belief statement and more, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Psalm 119:105-112 &amp; John 8:12   Kids Bible Stories Podcast: Episode - "Jesus: The True Light" In today's episode, we explore the powerful message of Jesus as the ultimate beacon in our lives, shining brighter and truer than any other source. We learned that Jesus describes Himself as "the light of the world," offering us guidance, peace, love, forgiveness, and direction unlike any other. Unlike deceptive lights in the world, like the angler fish's lure, which may seem appealing but lead to harm, Jesus' light is always genuine and life-giving. We also delved into how God's word acts as a lamp for our feet and a light on our path, guiding us through life's journey. This divine light isn't found in the shows we watch, the advice of friends, or the allure of commercials enticing us to desire material things. It's in the Bible, God's word, which always leads us toward what's truly good. We discussed the importance of discerning between the misleading "lights" of the world—like the temptations of consumerism or messages that encourage disrespect—and the one true light, Jesus, who desires what's best for us. Remember, the next time you're faced with a decision or a direction, ask yourself: does this align with the light that Jesus offers? Key Takeaways: Jesus is the true light that guides us with love and truth. God's word is our ultimate source of guidance, not the fleeting attractions of the world. Always test what guides you by comparing it to the teachings of the Bible. To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse etc) for episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! To connect with us, learn our belief statement and more, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#326: Fireflies and Fish: Good Light or Bad Light?3926329c-a5c2-4934-8dee-c8732343d8d5Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000478https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: This Is My Body (2024) Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 100: This Is My Body (2024)3f3ac9c6-da3d-4ae2-a38e-e0905092ac2dTue, 09 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: God’s Word and Spirit (2024) Together with Fr. Mike, we unpack the joint mission of God’s Word and the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Mike emphasizes the Spirit’s role in creation, the theophanies, and the Law. We conclude today’s reflection with an examination of the prefiguration of the Church in the exile of the people of God in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 702-710. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we unpack the joint mission of God’s Word and the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Mike emphasizes the Spirit’s role in creation, the theophanies, and the Law. We conclude today’s reflection with an examination of the prefiguration of the Church in the exile of the people of God in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 702-710. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 100: God’s Word and Spirit (2024)1744fbc4-600d-4fe7-a15d-6cb3dc29da85Tue, 09 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: God’s Word and Spirit (2024) Together with Fr. Mike, we unpack the joint mission of God’s Word and the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Mike emphasizes the Spirit’s role in creation, the theophanies, and the Law. We conclude today’s reflection with an examination of the prefiguration of the Church in the exile of the people of God in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 702-710. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we unpack the joint mission of God’s Word and the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Mike emphasizes the Spirit’s role in creation, the theophanies, and the Law. We conclude today’s reflection with an examination of the prefiguration of the Church in the exile of the people of God in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 702-710. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 100: God’s Word and Spirit (2024)93a87124-6653-4e05-a49e-a1422253cee9Tue, 09 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: This Is My Body (2024) Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 100: This Is My Body (2024)7ca4217b-ff96-4ca6-b746-a874af652c1aTue, 09 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: This Is My Body (2024) Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 100: This Is My Body (2024)77e8921c-4cbc-4002-8d28-4c8c8c37022cTue, 09 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: This Is My Body (2024) Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 100: This Is My Body (2024)de9ae14e-8e70-4530-ad26-6089baea2a42Tue, 09 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOutgrown"God is great. God is good," prayed Theodore. "And we thank Him for our food. Amen." As he poured milk on his cereal, Theodore thought about the prayer he'd been reciting before meals ever since he was little. "Mom, why don't you ever say that prayer when you give thanks for our food?""I said it a lot when I was a child," Mom replied. "But when I grew older, I wanted to pray in my own words."Theodore pondered that as he ate his cereal. He put the empty bowl in the dishwasher, and Mom wiped the table. "It's supposed to be very warm today," she said. "You might want to dig out some of your summer clothes." Theodore nodded and went to get ready for school.Soon he returned. "Mom, look at this shirt. Did it shrink?""It's definitely too small," Mom said with a laugh. "But it didn't shrink. You grew!" She went to help him find a different shirt, but the summer ones were all too small."It's okay," said Theodore as he pulled a long-sleeved shirt off a hanger. "I'll just wear winter shirts until I get summer ones that fit.""Well, we'd better go shopping soon," said Mom. "You've definitely outgrown all your summer clothes." Theodore looked at her thoughtfully. "You know what, Mom? I think I've outgrown some of my prayers too. The ones I recite before meals and at bedtime were fine when I was small, just like those shirts were fine a year ago. But now I think I'm ready to start praying in my own words." Mom smiled at him. "I can see you've grown--both physically and spiritually. And you're right, you're old enough to express your thoughts to God in your own words when you pray.""I'm just not sure I'll know what to say," said Theodore. "I don't think I'll be able to pray like you.""You don't need to pray the same way I do," said Mom. "Praying isn't a matter of what words you say, but of being sincere--talking to God from your heart. When you don't know what to say, remember that He already knows everything you need. As you learn to talk to God in your own words, He will use your prayers to help you grow in your relationship with Him." –Nance E. Keyes

"God is great. God is good," prayed Theodore. "And we thank Him for our food. Amen." As he poured milk on his cereal, Theodore thought about the prayer he'd been reciting before meals ever since he was little. "Mom, why don't you ever say that prayer when you give thanks for our food?""I said it a lot when I was a child," Mom replied. "But when I grew older, I wanted to pray in my own words."Theodore pondered that as he ate his cereal. He put the empty bowl in the dishwasher, and Mom wiped the table. "It's supposed to be very warm today," she said. "You might want to dig out some of your summer clothes." Theodore nodded and went to get ready for school.Soon he returned. "Mom, look at this shirt. Did it shrink?""It's definitely too small," Mom said with a laugh. "But it didn't shrink. You grew!" She went to help him find a different shirt, but the summer ones were all too small."It's okay," said Theodore as he pulled a long-sleeved shirt off a hanger. "I'll just wear winter shirts until I get summer ones that fit.""Well, we'd better go shopping soon," said Mom. "You've definitely outgrown all your summer clothes." Theodore looked at her thoughtfully. "You know what, Mom? I think I've outgrown some of my prayers too. The ones I recite before meals and at bedtime were fine when I was small, just like those shirts were fine a year ago. But now I think I'm ready to start praying in my own words." Mom smiled at him. "I can see you've grown--both physically and spiritually. And you're right, you're old enough to express your thoughts to God in your own words when you pray.""I'm just not sure I'll know what to say," said Theodore. "I don't think I'll be able to pray like you.""You don't need to pray the same way I do," said Mom. "Praying isn't a matter of what words you say, but of being sincere--talking to God from your heart. When you don't know what to say, remember that He already knows everything you need. As you learn to talk to God in your own words, He will use your prayers to help you grow in your relationship with Him." –Nance E. Keyes

Outgrownfbc5a2ac-491c-4808-94ba-e524011cc602Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOutgrown"God is great. God is good," prayed Theodore. "And we thank Him for our food. Amen." As he poured milk on his cereal, Theodore thought about the prayer he'd been reciting before meals ever since he was little. "Mom, why don't you ever say that prayer when you give thanks for our food?""I said it a lot when I was a child," Mom replied. "But when I grew older, I wanted to pray in my own words."Theodore pondered that as he ate his cereal. He put the empty bowl in the dishwasher, and Mom wiped the table. "It's supposed to be very warm today," she said. "You might want to dig out some of your summer clothes." Theodore nodded and went to get ready for school.Soon he returned. "Mom, look at this shirt. Did it shrink?""It's definitely too small," Mom said with a laugh. "But it didn't shrink. You grew!" She went to help him find a different shirt, but the summer ones were all too small."It's okay," said Theodore as he pulled a long-sleeved shirt off a hanger. "I'll just wear winter shirts until I get summer ones that fit.""Well, we'd better go shopping soon," said Mom. "You've definitely outgrown all your summer clothes." Theodore looked at her thoughtfully. "You know what, Mom? I think I've outgrown some of my prayers too. The ones I recite before meals and at bedtime were fine when I was small, just like those shirts were fine a year ago. But now I think I'm ready to start praying in my own words." Mom smiled at him. "I can see you've grown--both physically and spiritually. And you're right, you're old enough to express your thoughts to God in your own words when you pray.""I'm just not sure I'll know what to say," said Theodore. "I don't think I'll be able to pray like you.""You don't need to pray the same way I do," said Mom. "Praying isn't a matter of what words you say, but of being sincere--talking to God from your heart. When you don't know what to say, remember that He already knows everything you need. As you learn to talk to God in your own words, He will use your prayers to help you grow in your relationship with Him." –Nance E. Keyes

"God is great. God is good," prayed Theodore. "And we thank Him for our food. Amen." As he poured milk on his cereal, Theodore thought about the prayer he'd been reciting before meals ever since he was little. "Mom, why don't you ever say that prayer when you give thanks for our food?""I said it a lot when I was a child," Mom replied. "But when I grew older, I wanted to pray in my own words."Theodore pondered that as he ate his cereal. He put the empty bowl in the dishwasher, and Mom wiped the table. "It's supposed to be very warm today," she said. "You might want to dig out some of your summer clothes." Theodore nodded and went to get ready for school.Soon he returned. "Mom, look at this shirt. Did it shrink?""It's definitely too small," Mom said with a laugh. "But it didn't shrink. You grew!" She went to help him find a different shirt, but the summer ones were all too small."It's okay," said Theodore as he pulled a long-sleeved shirt off a hanger. "I'll just wear winter shirts until I get summer ones that fit.""Well, we'd better go shopping soon," said Mom. "You've definitely outgrown all your summer clothes." Theodore looked at her thoughtfully. "You know what, Mom? I think I've outgrown some of my prayers too. The ones I recite before meals and at bedtime were fine when I was small, just like those shirts were fine a year ago. But now I think I'm ready to start praying in my own words." Mom smiled at him. "I can see you've grown--both physically and spiritually. And you're right, you're old enough to express your thoughts to God in your own words when you pray.""I'm just not sure I'll know what to say," said Theodore. "I don't think I'll be able to pray like you.""You don't need to pray the same way I do," said Mom. "Praying isn't a matter of what words you say, but of being sincere--talking to God from your heart. When you don't know what to say, remember that He already knows everything you need. As you learn to talk to God in your own words, He will use your prayers to help you grow in your relationship with Him." –Nance E. Keyes

Outgrown14d86a95-a498-4f0c-8086-196f596b9c91Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCommunity and Mentorship with Terry AllenMost of us have been blessed repeatedly in life by another person offering wisdom and perspective. Sometimes it was a formal mentorship, sometimes simply a random passing. There's something fundamental to the human experience to learn from and be in community with other humans. Our modern world is quietly suffering in extreme isolation. We've never been so lonely. But we don't have to stay alone! Join me in this episode as Terry Allen describes a new program he is launching to provide mentors to people of all ages. This program is totally free, and has the potential to forever change your life!  You can read about this amazing program and sign up to be either a mentor or mentee at his website: https://amentor4me.me/mentors-bio/

Most of us have been blessed repeatedly in life by another person offering wisdom and perspective. Sometimes it was a formal mentorship, sometimes simply a random passing. There's something fundamental to the human experience to learn from and be in community with other humans. Our modern world is quietly suffering in extreme isolation. We've never been so lonely. But we don't have to stay alone! Join me in this episode as Terry Allen describes a new program he is launching to provide mentors to people of all ages. This program is totally free, and has the potential to forever change your life!  You can read about this amazing program and sign up to be either a mentor or mentee at his website: https://amentor4me.me/mentors-bio/

fullCommunity and Mentorship with Terry Allen90d3233e-ce5b-4840-b37a-0a4b18077f80Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRonda Rousey (Greatest Women's Fighter Ever): The Truth Behind My Fighting, I Kept This A Secret My Entire Career, WWE Is A Mess & Vince McMahon Is Still Running It!Uncover the biggest secret behind Ronda Rousey's rise as a champion and pioneer of the fight game. Ronda Rousey was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo, and UFC women's bantamweight champion from 2012 to 2015, she was also a professional wrestler in the WWE from 2017 to 2019, returning in 2022 before leaving in 2023. In this conversation Ronda and Steven discuss topics such as, her father’s death by suicide, her eating disorder, abusive relationships with coaches, and the truth about the WWE. 00:00 Intro 02:10 Being Born With A Rare Disease 03:46 Ronda's Struggles as a Child 05:27 Her Father’s Death When She Was A Child 07:35 Finding Out About Her Dad's Suicide 10:38 Ronda's Mother 11:46 What's Been Ingrained in Her as a Kid 13:34 Becoming a Prodigy of Judo 15:59 Her Competitive Nature for Fighting 20:30 Movin in With His Coach At 16 21:55 Her Struggles With Bulimia 24:33 Getting Bullied for Her Physique 25:49 Ronda Competing in the Beijing Olympics 26:30 Lack of Pay 27:01 Our Dark Side Becomes The Driver Of Our Success 29:32 How Her Concussions Affected Her Career 36:15 Defeating People in 60 Seconds 37:43 Having Very Strict/Abusive Coaches 39:56 How Did It Impact You? 42:53 Coaches Crossing the Line... 47:34 What Dana White Said About Ronda 48:55 Why Were You Fighting So Frequently? 50:15 Being The First Woman to Appear on the UFC 50:33 The New Jackie Chang 51:14 UFC 193 Ronda Vs Holly Holm 54:40 How Did You Feel After Losing? 58:14 Suicidal Thoughts 01:00:15 Ronda's Last Fight in the UFC 01:03:13 Her Husband Support During Tough Times 01:06:57 When Did WWE Come In? 01:10:44 Social Media Pressure 01:13:09 Did She Feel Expendable to the WWE? 01:13:30 Vince McMahon and Sexual Allegations 01:16:05 Ronda Suffering Two Miscarriages? 01:20:03 Where Does Her Happiness Come From? 01:27:32 Did Her Traumas Make Her Who She Is Today? 01:31:11 What She Learned From Her Dad? 01:33:04 Last Guest Question You can purchase Ronda’s memoir, ‘Our Fight’, here: https://amzn.to/43OM0P1 Follow Ronda: Twitter - https://bit.ly/4cI3SPP Instagram - https://bit.ly/3J4Tjc3 YouTube - https://bit.ly/3J2Qrwl Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/ Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/Steven-Bartlett-Digital-SOS?cid=psoc-ent_li_ebu_/brnd/Stevenbartlett01/aws/11.23/SB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncover the biggest secret behind Ronda Rousey's rise as a champion and pioneer of the fight game. Ronda Rousey was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo, and UFC women's bantamweight champion from 2012 to 2015, she was also a professional wrestler in the WWE from 2017 to 2019, returning in 2022 before leaving in 2023. In this conversation Ronda and Steven discuss topics such as, her father’s death by suicide, her eating disorder, abusive relationships with coaches, and the truth about the WWE. 00:00 Intro 02:10 Being Born With A Rare Disease 03:46 Ronda's Struggles as a Child 05:27 Her Father’s Death When She Was A Child 07:35 Finding Out About Her Dad's Suicide 10:38 Ronda's Mother 11:46 What's Been Ingrained in Her as a Kid 13:34 Becoming a Prodigy of Judo 15:59 Her Competitive Nature for Fighting 20:30 Movin in With His Coach At 16 21:55 Her Struggles With Bulimia 24:33 Getting Bullied for Her Physique 25:49 Ronda Competing in the Beijing Olympics 26:30 Lack of Pay 27:01 Our Dark Side Becomes The Driver Of Our Success 29:32 How Her Concussions Affected Her Career 36:15 Defeating People in 60 Seconds 37:43 Having Very Strict/Abusive Coaches 39:56 How Did It Impact You? 42:53 Coaches Crossing the Line... 47:34 What Dana White Said About Ronda 48:55 Why Were You Fighting So Frequently? 50:15 Being The First Woman to Appear on the UFC 50:33 The New Jackie Chang 51:14 UFC 193 Ronda Vs Holly Holm 54:40 How Did You Feel After Losing? 58:14 Suicidal Thoughts 01:00:15 Ronda's Last Fight in the UFC 01:03:13 Her Husband Support During Tough Times 01:06:57 When Did WWE Come In? 01:10:44 Social Media Pressure 01:13:09 Did She Feel Expendable to the WWE? 01:13:30 Vince McMahon and Sexual Allegations 01:16:05 Ronda Suffering Two Miscarriages? 01:20:03 Where Does Her Happiness Come From? 01:27:32 Did Her Traumas Make Her Who She Is Today? 01:31:11 What She Learned From Her Dad? 01:33:04 Last Guest Question You can purchase Ronda’s memoir, ‘Our Fight’, here: https://amzn.to/43OM0P1 Follow Ronda: Twitter - https://bit.ly/4cI3SPP Instagram - https://bit.ly/3J4Tjc3 YouTube - https://bit.ly/3J2Qrwl Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/ Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/Steven-Bartlett-Digital-SOS?cid=psoc-ent_li_ebu_/brnd/Stevenbartlett01/aws/11.23/SB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRonda Rousey (Greatest Women's Fighter Ever): The Truth Behind My Fighting, I Kept This A Secret My Entire Career, WWE Is A Mess & Vince McMahon Is Still Running It!66bf08b5-900c-4085-ba58-dcfaeb2f26cfMon, 08 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +00005958https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2024) You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2024)76ba4c31-410c-460f-af3b-34c4128b08eaMon, 08 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2024) Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2024)bd237b69-1fa7-4e93-b54e-f9f9882d41a2Mon, 08 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: Symbols of the Holy Spirit (2024) Fr. Mike explores the different symbols the faithful use when discussing the Holy Spirit, such as fire, water, and anointing. We examine how these symbols help us more fully apprehend the person of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning of each symbol, as well as each symbol&#39;s connection to the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 694-701. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the different symbols the faithful use when discussing the Holy Spirit, such as fire, water, and anointing. We examine how these symbols help us more fully apprehend the person of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning of each symbol, as well as each symbol&#39;s connection to the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 694-701. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 99: Symbols of the Holy Spirit (2024)1f11f1d8-e322-4277-89e1-aa5375e1ee8bMon, 08 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: Symbols of the Holy Spirit (2024) Fr. Mike explores the different symbols the faithful use when discussing the Holy Spirit, such as fire, water, and anointing. We examine how these symbols help us more fully apprehend the person of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning of each symbol, as well as each symbol&#39;s connection to the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 694-701. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the different symbols the faithful use when discussing the Holy Spirit, such as fire, water, and anointing. We examine how these symbols help us more fully apprehend the person of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning of each symbol, as well as each symbol&#39;s connection to the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 694-701. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 99: Symbols of the Holy Spirit (2024)56dd1a41-d011-4fc0-a7ab-9ab37dd607d3Mon, 08 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2024) Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2024)2a0b92a9-00a5-487d-ba34-6aacdf08f4baMon, 08 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2024) You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2024)e6a6685b-bbe5-46cf-aa28-ee320c6640f5Mon, 08 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2024) Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2024)03fb2c8f-a474-435b-916c-52cfeead51c9Mon, 08 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2024) You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2024)67ba0af2-f3b9-40f3-8ed8-3a27a4379529Mon, 08 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2024) You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2024)afd6d191-8354-4083-8b29-6c147fd08d3bMon, 08 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2024) Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2024)eb217f0e-4dad-4ad8-9a8a-c661cd514c7bMon, 08 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJust Camping"I miss Uncle Grant," said Scarlett. She watched her father pound a tent stake into the ground. "I know he's in heaven, but he always loved camping in the mountains with us, and now he can't do that. It doesn't seem right." Scarlett knew heaven was a happy place, but she kept wondering if it really could be that much better than the wonderful experiences she was having on earth. Of course, not everything on earth was good. Scarlett remembered the many months Uncle Grant had been sick and how he had grown thin and weak. He had often talked about going home to be with Jesus.A few days later, Scarlett woke up feeling cold and a little stiff. She pulled on a heavy sweater and went out to stand by the fire her dad had built. "I have to admit I wouldn't want a sleeping bag for my bed every night," she said. "I love camping, but I miss the comforts of home." Scarlett looked at the big pot of water Dad had placed over the fire. "Like hot showers," she added."So you're getting tired of camping?" teased Dad."Well, I wouldn't want to camp out all the time. I'm kind of glad we're going home today. Camping is fun, but it's always nice to go home afterwards."Dad smiled. "I agree. I think Uncle Grant felt a lot like you do, Scarlett. He loved being here on earth, enjoying God's creation and spending time with family and friends. But when God called him to his true home, he was glad to go. Even though you've had fun on this camping trip, you're looking forward to hot showers and sleeping in your own bed. And Uncle Grant knew that his life here on earth was only temporary, and now he's in his real home with Jesus--the place where he truly belongs."Scarlett sighed. "I still miss him though.""I do too," said Dad. "But we'll see Uncle Grant again. When we die, our spirits will go home to be with Jesus too, and we'll be reunited with Christians who have died. Then one day Jesus will resurrect our bodies and make the whole earth new, free of sin and sickness and death, and we'll live with Him there forever!"Scarlett smiled. "And we'll all enjoy being together in God's creation again." –Catherine Runyon

"I miss Uncle Grant," said Scarlett. She watched her father pound a tent stake into the ground. "I know he's in heaven, but he always loved camping in the mountains with us, and now he can't do that. It doesn't seem right." Scarlett knew heaven was a happy place, but she kept wondering if it really could be that much better than the wonderful experiences she was having on earth. Of course, not everything on earth was good. Scarlett remembered the many months Uncle Grant had been sick and how he had grown thin and weak. He had often talked about going home to be with Jesus.A few days later, Scarlett woke up feeling cold and a little stiff. She pulled on a heavy sweater and went out to stand by the fire her dad had built. "I have to admit I wouldn't want a sleeping bag for my bed every night," she said. "I love camping, but I miss the comforts of home." Scarlett looked at the big pot of water Dad had placed over the fire. "Like hot showers," she added."So you're getting tired of camping?" teased Dad."Well, I wouldn't want to camp out all the time. I'm kind of glad we're going home today. Camping is fun, but it's always nice to go home afterwards."Dad smiled. "I agree. I think Uncle Grant felt a lot like you do, Scarlett. He loved being here on earth, enjoying God's creation and spending time with family and friends. But when God called him to his true home, he was glad to go. Even though you've had fun on this camping trip, you're looking forward to hot showers and sleeping in your own bed. And Uncle Grant knew that his life here on earth was only temporary, and now he's in his real home with Jesus--the place where he truly belongs."Scarlett sighed. "I still miss him though.""I do too," said Dad. "But we'll see Uncle Grant again. When we die, our spirits will go home to be with Jesus too, and we'll be reunited with Christians who have died. Then one day Jesus will resurrect our bodies and make the whole earth new, free of sin and sickness and death, and we'll live with Him there forever!"Scarlett smiled. "And we'll all enjoy being together in God's creation again." –Catherine Runyon

Just Campingbc72cb77-3161-4997-91c8-bb98ee7c1accMon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJust Camping"I miss Uncle Grant," said Scarlett. She watched her father pound a tent stake into the ground. "I know he's in heaven, but he always loved camping in the mountains with us, and now he can't do that. It doesn't seem right." Scarlett knew heaven was a happy place, but she kept wondering if it really could be that much better than the wonderful experiences she was having on earth. Of course, not everything on earth was good. Scarlett remembered the many months Uncle Grant had been sick and how he had grown thin and weak. He had often talked about going home to be with Jesus.A few days later, Scarlett woke up feeling cold and a little stiff. She pulled on a heavy sweater and went out to stand by the fire her dad had built. "I have to admit I wouldn't want a sleeping bag for my bed every night," she said. "I love camping, but I miss the comforts of home." Scarlett looked at the big pot of water Dad had placed over the fire. "Like hot showers," she added."So you're getting tired of camping?" teased Dad."Well, I wouldn't want to camp out all the time. I'm kind of glad we're going home today. Camping is fun, but it's always nice to go home afterwards."Dad smiled. "I agree. I think Uncle Grant felt a lot like you do, Scarlett. He loved being here on earth, enjoying God's creation and spending time with family and friends. But when God called him to his true home, he was glad to go. Even though you've had fun on this camping trip, you're looking forward to hot showers and sleeping in your own bed. And Uncle Grant knew that his life here on earth was only temporary, and now he's in his real home with Jesus--the place where he truly belongs."Scarlett sighed. "I still miss him though.""I do too," said Dad. "But we'll see Uncle Grant again. When we die, our spirits will go home to be with Jesus too, and we'll be reunited with Christians who have died. Then one day Jesus will resurrect our bodies and make the whole earth new, free of sin and sickness and death, and we'll live with Him there forever!"Scarlett smiled. "And we'll all enjoy being together in God's creation again." –Catherine Runyon

"I miss Uncle Grant," said Scarlett. She watched her father pound a tent stake into the ground. "I know he's in heaven, but he always loved camping in the mountains with us, and now he can't do that. It doesn't seem right." Scarlett knew heaven was a happy place, but she kept wondering if it really could be that much better than the wonderful experiences she was having on earth. Of course, not everything on earth was good. Scarlett remembered the many months Uncle Grant had been sick and how he had grown thin and weak. He had often talked about going home to be with Jesus.A few days later, Scarlett woke up feeling cold and a little stiff. She pulled on a heavy sweater and went out to stand by the fire her dad had built. "I have to admit I wouldn't want a sleeping bag for my bed every night," she said. "I love camping, but I miss the comforts of home." Scarlett looked at the big pot of water Dad had placed over the fire. "Like hot showers," she added."So you're getting tired of camping?" teased Dad."Well, I wouldn't want to camp out all the time. I'm kind of glad we're going home today. Camping is fun, but it's always nice to go home afterwards."Dad smiled. "I agree. I think Uncle Grant felt a lot like you do, Scarlett. He loved being here on earth, enjoying God's creation and spending time with family and friends. But when God called him to his true home, he was glad to go. Even though you've had fun on this camping trip, you're looking forward to hot showers and sleeping in your own bed. And Uncle Grant knew that his life here on earth was only temporary, and now he's in his real home with Jesus--the place where he truly belongs."Scarlett sighed. "I still miss him though.""I do too," said Dad. "But we'll see Uncle Grant again. When we die, our spirits will go home to be with Jesus too, and we'll be reunited with Christians who have died. Then one day Jesus will resurrect our bodies and make the whole earth new, free of sin and sickness and death, and we'll live with Him there forever!"Scarlett smiled. "And we'll all enjoy being together in God's creation again." –Catherine Runyon

Just Campinge5a21374-31ff-4baf-954f-8c69d1725261Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2024) Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2024)8a77dfcb-c4dd-47d0-af8b-0852155193e2Sun, 07 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: The Son and the Spirit (2024) Fr. Mike continues to examine the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit’s mission. We explore the joint mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit. When the Son and the Spirit act, they act together. Fr. Mike emphasizes that though the Son and the Spirit are two distinct persons, they are inseparable. We also examine the proper name of the Holy Spirit and the different titles we use for the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 689-693. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues to examine the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit’s mission. We explore the joint mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit. When the Son and the Spirit act, they act together. Fr. Mike emphasizes that though the Son and the Spirit are two distinct persons, they are inseparable. We also examine the proper name of the Holy Spirit and the different titles we use for the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 689-693. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 98: The Son and the Spirit (2024)b9282af7-1ac9-4155-8928-a8cd395c413fSun, 07 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: The Son and the Spirit (2024) Fr. Mike continues to examine the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit’s mission. We explore the joint mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit. When the Son and the Spirit act, they act together. Fr. Mike emphasizes that though the Son and the Spirit are two distinct persons, they are inseparable. We also examine the proper name of the Holy Spirit and the different titles we use for the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 689-693. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues to examine the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit’s mission. We explore the joint mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit. When the Son and the Spirit act, they act together. Fr. Mike emphasizes that though the Son and the Spirit are two distinct persons, they are inseparable. We also examine the proper name of the Holy Spirit and the different titles we use for the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 689-693. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 98: The Son and the Spirit (2024)5c5c8e33-8c6b-4a7c-99b1-03388de89651Sun, 07 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2024) Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2024)c0fcf22b-8383-4360-b265-2f3bc4b4aeffSun, 07 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2024) Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2024)4158241a-bab5-4cc3-9ac7-de799ca76026Sun, 07 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2024) Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2024)d4b5467a-fac1-409d-a30d-44d4ad67dd47Sun, 07 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Giving BoxHadley watched as Clemence hurried into their church classroom. The loose sole of her worn shoe slapped against the floor. Flap…flap...flap. She looked like she was trying to enter without anyone noticing her. Hadley knew Clemence's brother had been sick for a while and most of her family's money went toward doctor bills. Mrs. Perez, their teacher, held up her Bible. "Who will read today's verse for us?" A boy named Adam raised his hand."Luke 3:11," Adam began. "Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same." "Now, what do you think this verse means?" asked Mrs. Perez.Hadley raised her hand. "It means that we should share with others in need. If you have something you don't need and know someone who needs it, give it to them." "That's right," said Mrs. Perez. "As believers, we have the power to be generous because Jesus was so generous to us, giving up His own life as a sacrifice for our sins. We could never give as much as Jesus has given to us, but we can be generous with what we have and share with others." Hadley thought of Clemence and her flapping shoe. She was much taller than Clemence and had outgrown several pairs of shoes, as well as many clothes that were still in great shape. Suddenly, she had an idea. "Mrs. Perez, that Bible verse made me think of a big box I have at home where I put things I don't need anymore," said Hadley. "What if I brought it in so it could be our giving box? We could use it to collect clothes, shoes, books, toys, or anything else we don't need anymore and then give those things to people who need them." "Yeah," said Adam. "We could even paint shirts on the box to help us remember the verse we read today!""I love that idea!" said Mrs. Perez. "Okay, Hadley, you bring the box to class next week and I'll bring painting supplies." The kids cheered.Hadley smiled. When she thought of all Jesus had given her, she was excited to share what she had with others. After class, she'd let Mrs. Perez know that she wanted Clemence to have first pick of whatever was in the box. –Christine Collier

Hadley watched as Clemence hurried into their church classroom. The loose sole of her worn shoe slapped against the floor. Flap…flap...flap. She looked like she was trying to enter without anyone noticing her. Hadley knew Clemence's brother had been sick for a while and most of her family's money went toward doctor bills. Mrs. Perez, their teacher, held up her Bible. "Who will read today's verse for us?" A boy named Adam raised his hand."Luke 3:11," Adam began. "Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same." "Now, what do you think this verse means?" asked Mrs. Perez.Hadley raised her hand. "It means that we should share with others in need. If you have something you don't need and know someone who needs it, give it to them." "That's right," said Mrs. Perez. "As believers, we have the power to be generous because Jesus was so generous to us, giving up His own life as a sacrifice for our sins. We could never give as much as Jesus has given to us, but we can be generous with what we have and share with others." Hadley thought of Clemence and her flapping shoe. She was much taller than Clemence and had outgrown several pairs of shoes, as well as many clothes that were still in great shape. Suddenly, she had an idea. "Mrs. Perez, that Bible verse made me think of a big box I have at home where I put things I don't need anymore," said Hadley. "What if I brought it in so it could be our giving box? We could use it to collect clothes, shoes, books, toys, or anything else we don't need anymore and then give those things to people who need them." "Yeah," said Adam. "We could even paint shirts on the box to help us remember the verse we read today!""I love that idea!" said Mrs. Perez. "Okay, Hadley, you bring the box to class next week and I'll bring painting supplies." The kids cheered.Hadley smiled. When she thought of all Jesus had given her, she was excited to share what she had with others. After class, she'd let Mrs. Perez know that she wanted Clemence to have first pick of whatever was in the box. –Christine Collier

The Giving Boxc10f7532-ee7f-4b95-80b5-9434b12a78caSun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Giving BoxHadley watched as Clemence hurried into their church classroom. The loose sole of her worn shoe slapped against the floor. Flap…flap...flap. She looked like she was trying to enter without anyone noticing her. Hadley knew Clemence's brother had been sick for a while and most of her family's money went toward doctor bills. Mrs. Perez, their teacher, held up her Bible. "Who will read today's verse for us?" A boy named Adam raised his hand."Luke 3:11," Adam began. "Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same." "Now, what do you think this verse means?" asked Mrs. Perez.Hadley raised her hand. "It means that we should share with others in need. If you have something you don't need and know someone who needs it, give it to them." "That's right," said Mrs. Perez. "As believers, we have the power to be generous because Jesus was so generous to us, giving up His own life as a sacrifice for our sins. We could never give as much as Jesus has given to us, but we can be generous with what we have and share with others." Hadley thought of Clemence and her flapping shoe. She was much taller than Clemence and had outgrown several pairs of shoes, as well as many clothes that were still in great shape. Suddenly, she had an idea. "Mrs. Perez, that Bible verse made me think of a big box I have at home where I put things I don't need anymore," said Hadley. "What if I brought it in so it could be our giving box? We could use it to collect clothes, shoes, books, toys, or anything else we don't need anymore and then give those things to people who need them." "Yeah," said Adam. "We could even paint shirts on the box to help us remember the verse we read today!""I love that idea!" said Mrs. Perez. "Okay, Hadley, you bring the box to class next week and I'll bring painting supplies." The kids cheered.Hadley smiled. When she thought of all Jesus had given her, she was excited to share what she had with others. After class, she'd let Mrs. Perez know that she wanted Clemence to have first pick of whatever was in the box. –Christine Collier

Hadley watched as Clemence hurried into their church classroom. The loose sole of her worn shoe slapped against the floor. Flap…flap...flap. She looked like she was trying to enter without anyone noticing her. Hadley knew Clemence's brother had been sick for a while and most of her family's money went toward doctor bills. Mrs. Perez, their teacher, held up her Bible. "Who will read today's verse for us?" A boy named Adam raised his hand."Luke 3:11," Adam began. "Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same." "Now, what do you think this verse means?" asked Mrs. Perez.Hadley raised her hand. "It means that we should share with others in need. If you have something you don't need and know someone who needs it, give it to them." "That's right," said Mrs. Perez. "As believers, we have the power to be generous because Jesus was so generous to us, giving up His own life as a sacrifice for our sins. We could never give as much as Jesus has given to us, but we can be generous with what we have and share with others." Hadley thought of Clemence and her flapping shoe. She was much taller than Clemence and had outgrown several pairs of shoes, as well as many clothes that were still in great shape. Suddenly, she had an idea. "Mrs. Perez, that Bible verse made me think of a big box I have at home where I put things I don't need anymore," said Hadley. "What if I brought it in so it could be our giving box? We could use it to collect clothes, shoes, books, toys, or anything else we don't need anymore and then give those things to people who need them." "Yeah," said Adam. "We could even paint shirts on the box to help us remember the verse we read today!""I love that idea!" said Mrs. Perez. "Okay, Hadley, you bring the box to class next week and I'll bring painting supplies." The kids cheered.Hadley smiled. When she thought of all Jesus had given her, she was excited to share what she had with others. After class, she'd let Mrs. Perez know that she wanted Clemence to have first pick of whatever was in the box. –Christine Collier

The Giving Box90bd06f0-476b-4269-97cb-60689c006d3aSun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/07/24 Justice or Mercy? Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. Mercy is the love we need the most and deserve the least. We all want to get what we deserve. We want justice, and God is Just. But there are times when we need something more than justice...there are times when we might deserve justice, but need mercy. Mass Readings from April 7, 2024: Acts 4:32-35 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 John 5:1-6 John 20:19-31

Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. Mercy is the love we need the most and deserve the least. We all want to get what we deserve. We want justice, and God is Just. But there are times when we need something more than justice...there are times when we might deserve justice, but need mercy. Mass Readings from April 7, 2024: Acts 4:32-35 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 John 5:1-6 John 20:19-31

full04/07/24 Justice or Mercy?545c4985-7002-496d-bc13-2e4856e4f586Sat, 06 Apr 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/07/24 Justice or Mercy? Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. Mercy is the love we need the most and deserve the least. We all want to get what we deserve. We want justice, and God is Just. But there are times when we need something more than justice...there are times when we might deserve justice, but need mercy. Mass Readings from April 7, 2024: Acts 4:32-35 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 John 5:1-6 John 20:19-31

Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. Mercy is the love we need the most and deserve the least. We all want to get what we deserve. We want justice, and God is Just. But there are times when we need something more than justice...there are times when we might deserve justice, but need mercy. Mass Readings from April 7, 2024: Acts 4:32-35 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 John 5:1-6 John 20:19-31

full04/07/24 Justice or Mercy?5436b230-ad5c-453f-906a-ba7ee28dca85Sat, 06 Apr 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/07/24 Justice or Mercy? Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. Mercy is the love we need the most and deserve the least. We all want to get what we deserve. We want justice, and God is Just. But there are times when we need something more than justice...there are times when we might deserve justice, but need mercy. Mass Readings from April 7, 2024: Acts 4:32-35 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 John 5:1-6 John 20:19-31

Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. Mercy is the love we need the most and deserve the least. We all want to get what we deserve. We want justice, and God is Just. But there are times when we need something more than justice...there are times when we might deserve justice, but need mercy. Mass Readings from April 7, 2024: Acts 4:32-35 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 John 5:1-6 John 20:19-31

full04/07/24 Justice or Mercy?40fdddbd-89bd-4c0a-bd1c-ef39a9066a80Sat, 06 Apr 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2024)0544ddda-d724-4c38-ac87-1b21d7d50b87Sat, 06 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Introduction to the Holy Spirit (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin our examination of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and how God reveals himself as the Holy Spirit in our lives. Fr. Mike emphasizes the words of St. Irenaeus that, “in order to be touched by Christ, we must first be touched by the Holy Spirit.” We also explore eight ways the Catechism lays out for us to be able to understand the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 683-688. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin our examination of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and how God reveals himself as the Holy Spirit in our lives. Fr. Mike emphasizes the words of St. Irenaeus that, “in order to be touched by Christ, we must first be touched by the Holy Spirit.” We also explore eight ways the Catechism lays out for us to be able to understand the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 683-688. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 97: Introduction to the Holy Spirit (2024)fc887b97-a8fc-4b91-b821-53810e3d1313Sat, 06 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Introduction to the Holy Spirit (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin our examination of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and how God reveals himself as the Holy Spirit in our lives. Fr. Mike emphasizes the words of St. Irenaeus that, “in order to be touched by Christ, we must first be touched by the Holy Spirit.” We also explore eight ways the Catechism lays out for us to be able to understand the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 683-688. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin our examination of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and how God reveals himself as the Holy Spirit in our lives. Fr. Mike emphasizes the words of St. Irenaeus that, “in order to be touched by Christ, we must first be touched by the Holy Spirit.” We also explore eight ways the Catechism lays out for us to be able to understand the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 683-688. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 97: Introduction to the Holy Spirit (2024)27b10e2b-a050-43f8-b415-c27c9a6416fcSat, 06 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2024)f3196e44-cdc6-49c1-bc04-6891b974187fSat, 06 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2024)51f26811-eb33-4c38-998b-64a9867f38a5Sat, 06 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2024)ae896456-39db-4b8e-845f-24b0e12506b4Sat, 06 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNegative Reaction"Mom, my skin is getting all itchy!" said Tate, holding out his arms. "There are bumps on my legs too.""Oh no!" said Mom. "I wonder why your allergies are acting up again. I haven't changed the laundry detergent or any of our soaps. I can't imagine what's causing an allergic reaction this time, can you?"Tate rubbed his arms. "When I was over at Barrett's this morning, we dressed up in some of his dad's old camouflage clothes. Maybe they were washed in something that's causing my reaction.""That's probably it," said Mom. "Well, go take a shower, and then we'll go get your prescription refilled."As Tate and Mom drove home after picking up the medicine, Tate sighed. "It's hard to remember that I always need to be so careful about stuff that touches my skin.""I know," said Mom. "You were just having fun when you put on those old clothes, and it's too bad you have to avoid things like that. But if you don't, you'll be sorry later on because of the negative reaction with your skin.""Yeah," said Tate. "We were just having so much fun this morning that I didn't even think about it." He rubbed his arm. "My allergies are reminding me now though. It's too bad they don't remind me ahead of time!""Isn't that the truth!" said Mom. She smiled at Tate. "You know, all of us should think ahead about the consequences of what we do. There are other things we all need to avoid, even though they may seem like innocent fun.""Other things?" asked Tate. "Like what?""Well, things we watch or do online, or going places where we might be tempted to do something wrong," replied Mom. "If we give in to temptation, it causes a negative reaction in our lives and hurts our relationship with God, and other people can be negatively affected by our sin too. That's why we need to confess our sins to Jesus and trust Him to help us avoid things that are harmful. He saved us so we could enjoy eternal life with Him, and He will help us turn from sin and live in a way that shows others His goodness and love." –Nance E. Keyes

"Mom, my skin is getting all itchy!" said Tate, holding out his arms. "There are bumps on my legs too.""Oh no!" said Mom. "I wonder why your allergies are acting up again. I haven't changed the laundry detergent or any of our soaps. I can't imagine what's causing an allergic reaction this time, can you?"Tate rubbed his arms. "When I was over at Barrett's this morning, we dressed up in some of his dad's old camouflage clothes. Maybe they were washed in something that's causing my reaction.""That's probably it," said Mom. "Well, go take a shower, and then we'll go get your prescription refilled."As Tate and Mom drove home after picking up the medicine, Tate sighed. "It's hard to remember that I always need to be so careful about stuff that touches my skin.""I know," said Mom. "You were just having fun when you put on those old clothes, and it's too bad you have to avoid things like that. But if you don't, you'll be sorry later on because of the negative reaction with your skin.""Yeah," said Tate. "We were just having so much fun this morning that I didn't even think about it." He rubbed his arm. "My allergies are reminding me now though. It's too bad they don't remind me ahead of time!""Isn't that the truth!" said Mom. She smiled at Tate. "You know, all of us should think ahead about the consequences of what we do. There are other things we all need to avoid, even though they may seem like innocent fun.""Other things?" asked Tate. "Like what?""Well, things we watch or do online, or going places where we might be tempted to do something wrong," replied Mom. "If we give in to temptation, it causes a negative reaction in our lives and hurts our relationship with God, and other people can be negatively affected by our sin too. That's why we need to confess our sins to Jesus and trust Him to help us avoid things that are harmful. He saved us so we could enjoy eternal life with Him, and He will help us turn from sin and live in a way that shows others His goodness and love." –Nance E. Keyes

Negative Reactionda84569a-95ca-46e1-96a5-c158021e83b5Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNegative Reaction"Mom, my skin is getting all itchy!" said Tate, holding out his arms. "There are bumps on my legs too.""Oh no!" said Mom. "I wonder why your allergies are acting up again. I haven't changed the laundry detergent or any of our soaps. I can't imagine what's causing an allergic reaction this time, can you?"Tate rubbed his arms. "When I was over at Barrett's this morning, we dressed up in some of his dad's old camouflage clothes. Maybe they were washed in something that's causing my reaction.""That's probably it," said Mom. "Well, go take a shower, and then we'll go get your prescription refilled."As Tate and Mom drove home after picking up the medicine, Tate sighed. "It's hard to remember that I always need to be so careful about stuff that touches my skin.""I know," said Mom. "You were just having fun when you put on those old clothes, and it's too bad you have to avoid things like that. But if you don't, you'll be sorry later on because of the negative reaction with your skin.""Yeah," said Tate. "We were just having so much fun this morning that I didn't even think about it." He rubbed his arm. "My allergies are reminding me now though. It's too bad they don't remind me ahead of time!""Isn't that the truth!" said Mom. She smiled at Tate. "You know, all of us should think ahead about the consequences of what we do. There are other things we all need to avoid, even though they may seem like innocent fun.""Other things?" asked Tate. "Like what?""Well, things we watch or do online, or going places where we might be tempted to do something wrong," replied Mom. "If we give in to temptation, it causes a negative reaction in our lives and hurts our relationship with God, and other people can be negatively affected by our sin too. That's why we need to confess our sins to Jesus and trust Him to help us avoid things that are harmful. He saved us so we could enjoy eternal life with Him, and He will help us turn from sin and live in a way that shows others His goodness and love." –Nance E. Keyes

"Mom, my skin is getting all itchy!" said Tate, holding out his arms. "There are bumps on my legs too.""Oh no!" said Mom. "I wonder why your allergies are acting up again. I haven't changed the laundry detergent or any of our soaps. I can't imagine what's causing an allergic reaction this time, can you?"Tate rubbed his arms. "When I was over at Barrett's this morning, we dressed up in some of his dad's old camouflage clothes. Maybe they were washed in something that's causing my reaction.""That's probably it," said Mom. "Well, go take a shower, and then we'll go get your prescription refilled."As Tate and Mom drove home after picking up the medicine, Tate sighed. "It's hard to remember that I always need to be so careful about stuff that touches my skin.""I know," said Mom. "You were just having fun when you put on those old clothes, and it's too bad you have to avoid things like that. But if you don't, you'll be sorry later on because of the negative reaction with your skin.""Yeah," said Tate. "We were just having so much fun this morning that I didn't even think about it." He rubbed his arm. "My allergies are reminding me now though. It's too bad they don't remind me ahead of time!""Isn't that the truth!" said Mom. She smiled at Tate. "You know, all of us should think ahead about the consequences of what we do. There are other things we all need to avoid, even though they may seem like innocent fun.""Other things?" asked Tate. "Like what?""Well, things we watch or do online, or going places where we might be tempted to do something wrong," replied Mom. "If we give in to temptation, it causes a negative reaction in our lives and hurts our relationship with God, and other people can be negatively affected by our sin too. That's why we need to confess our sins to Jesus and trust Him to help us avoid things that are harmful. He saved us so we could enjoy eternal life with Him, and He will help us turn from sin and live in a way that shows others His goodness and love." –Nance E. Keyes

Negative Reactionfbd786ed-801f-497e-a988-311bdb66ef9aSat, 06 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPurity | Girls Gone Biblehi besties. our journey with purity. we've had tough conversations on here from the beginning. it'll always be worth it so that Jesus can receive glory. "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!!!!!!!! the first night of GGB LIVE SHOW tour is set for May 15th in Atlanta, Georgia at the Center Stage Theatre. click this link for tickets https://girlsgonebible.com/pages/live... we can't wait to see you, love you, pray with you, laugh &amp; cry with you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

hi besties. our journey with purity. we've had tough conversations on here from the beginning. it'll always be worth it so that Jesus can receive glory. "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!!!!!!!! the first night of GGB LIVE SHOW tour is set for May 15th in Atlanta, Georgia at the Center Stage Theatre. click this link for tickets https://girlsgonebible.com/pages/live... we can't wait to see you, love you, pray with you, laugh &amp; cry with you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullPurity | Girls Gone Bible35307e81-30bf-4e4d-b186-8b9246052ad7Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:55:38 +00004127https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 156: Your Stress Is Making you Fat & Sick... Here's How To Fix It!In this moment, neuroscientist and bestselling author, Dr Tara Swart discusses the brain-body impacts of stress and the dangers of being around stressful people. While people think of stress as being solely a mental health problem, it can physical health impacts, the most obvious being an increase in belly fat. This fat is a result of the stress hormone cortisol, which because of evolution, tells your body to hold onto fat as a survival mechanism. Because of this, you can’t shift this belly weight with either diet or exercise, the only thing that will change it is addressing the stress that is causing the release of cortisol. Dr Swart also says that leaders who cannot handle their stress, who she calls, ‘leaky cortisol people’, can cause a trickle down effect in an organisation, causing stress and negative health impacts on the people below them. Listen to the full episode here Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/BIZuIuDPwIb Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/NGE9aaHPwIb Watch the Episodes On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Tara: Instagram: https://bit.ly/48hJ1k2 Twitter: https://bit.ly/46gqYZI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, neuroscientist and bestselling author, Dr Tara Swart discusses the brain-body impacts of stress and the dangers of being around stressful people. While people think of stress as being solely a mental health problem, it can physical health impacts, the most obvious being an increase in belly fat. This fat is a result of the stress hormone cortisol, which because of evolution, tells your body to hold onto fat as a survival mechanism. Because of this, you can’t shift this belly weight with either diet or exercise, the only thing that will change it is addressing the stress that is causing the release of cortisol. Dr Swart also says that leaders who cannot handle their stress, who she calls, ‘leaky cortisol people’, can cause a trickle down effect in an organisation, causing stress and negative health impacts on the people below them. Listen to the full episode here Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/BIZuIuDPwIb Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/NGE9aaHPwIb Watch the Episodes On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Tara: Instagram: https://bit.ly/48hJ1k2 Twitter: https://bit.ly/46gqYZI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 156: Your Stress Is Making you Fat & Sick... Here's How To Fix It!b40d1adf-9f83-4646-9609-e4a8651e26faFri, 05 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000635https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2024) As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2024)61572dd7-b285-45d6-83f6-abf027c6deecFri, 05 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: The Church’s Ultimate Trial (2024) The Catechism concludes the section on The Son with an examination of the final trial and judgment that will happen before Christ’s Second Coming. This final trial will involve the &quot;supreme religious deception&quot; of the Antichrist, a deception that has already been present at various times in human history. Fr. Mike emphasizes that apostasy is a dramatic turning away from what we hold to be true. He reminds us that no other person can usher in the Messianic Age other than Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 675-682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism concludes the section on The Son with an examination of the final trial and judgment that will happen before Christ’s Second Coming. This final trial will involve the &quot;supreme religious deception&quot; of the Antichrist, a deception that has already been present at various times in human history. Fr. Mike emphasizes that apostasy is a dramatic turning away from what we hold to be true. He reminds us that no other person can usher in the Messianic Age other than Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 675-682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 96: The Church’s Ultimate Trial (2024)95ccadfa-1003-437f-97e4-74d97e41b113Fri, 05 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: The Church’s Ultimate Trial (2024) The Catechism concludes the section on The Son with an examination of the final trial and judgment that will happen before Christ’s Second Coming. This final trial will involve the &quot;supreme religious deception&quot; of the Antichrist, a deception that has already been present at various times in human history. Fr. Mike emphasizes that apostasy is a dramatic turning away from what we hold to be true. He reminds us that no other person can usher in the Messianic Age other than Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 675-682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism concludes the section on The Son with an examination of the final trial and judgment that will happen before Christ’s Second Coming. This final trial will involve the &quot;supreme religious deception&quot; of the Antichrist, a deception that has already been present at various times in human history. Fr. Mike emphasizes that apostasy is a dramatic turning away from what we hold to be true. He reminds us that no other person can usher in the Messianic Age other than Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 675-682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 96: The Church’s Ultimate Trial (2024)a48c2c83-134f-49dd-9f08-03de3c8313bcFri, 05 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2024) As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2024)dddc7d61-d14a-4b74-a5bf-6e7f6ff407afFri, 05 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2024) As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2024)760f2f75-d10d-41e5-9bf8-887e5b119d19Fri, 05 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2024) As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2024)a37885be-f3a3-4a27-9064-c02fb549d7e8Fri, 05 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTraveling LightAddison gazed at the glistening night sky and frowned. This family camping trip hadn't cheered her up a bit. She still felt sad about all the terrible things going on in the world.She sniffled when Mom came and sat beside her on the large tree stump. "I don't think I'm going to pray anymore. It doesn't seem to be making a difference."Mom took a wrinkled tissue out of her jeans pocket and gently wiped away Addison's tears. "Don't give up. Sometimes it takes a while to see our prayers answered.""How much longer will it take?" asked Addison with a deep sigh."It depends. God answers prayer in His own time. Some prayers get answered in a day, some in a month, others take years. In fact, many of the blessings we enjoy today are the answers to people's prayers from long ago." Addison's eyes widened. "How can prayers prayed long ago be helping us today?"Mom pointed to the night sky. "See those brilliant stars we're enjoying tonight? Astronomers say that when we look at those stars, we're seeing light that took many years to reach our eyes." Mom pointed to a bright, twinkling light in the sky. "See that star? That's the North Star, and the light we see coming from it right now started its journey to earth hundreds of years ago." She smiled at Addison. "Now, I'm not saying you have to wait that long to see the results of your prayers, but sometimes there are prayers that take a long time to be answered. It's even possible you won't ever see the result of some of your prayers, but the light of those prayers will eventually reach the hearts of those they're meant to help.""Just like the light from the North Star eventually reached us," said Addison."Exactly. Even though God doesn't always answer our prayers when or how we want Him to, we know He cares about what's going on in the world and about people who are hurting. He's at work, and one day Jesus will make everything right. Until then, we can trust Him to answer our prayers in the way and at the time He knows is best."Addison relaxed and observed the beautiful starry night. "I'm going to keep praying," she said thoughtfully, "because someday I know it will help someone." –Suzanne Daly

Addison gazed at the glistening night sky and frowned. This family camping trip hadn't cheered her up a bit. She still felt sad about all the terrible things going on in the world.She sniffled when Mom came and sat beside her on the large tree stump. "I don't think I'm going to pray anymore. It doesn't seem to be making a difference."Mom took a wrinkled tissue out of her jeans pocket and gently wiped away Addison's tears. "Don't give up. Sometimes it takes a while to see our prayers answered.""How much longer will it take?" asked Addison with a deep sigh."It depends. God answers prayer in His own time. Some prayers get answered in a day, some in a month, others take years. In fact, many of the blessings we enjoy today are the answers to people's prayers from long ago." Addison's eyes widened. "How can prayers prayed long ago be helping us today?"Mom pointed to the night sky. "See those brilliant stars we're enjoying tonight? Astronomers say that when we look at those stars, we're seeing light that took many years to reach our eyes." Mom pointed to a bright, twinkling light in the sky. "See that star? That's the North Star, and the light we see coming from it right now started its journey to earth hundreds of years ago." She smiled at Addison. "Now, I'm not saying you have to wait that long to see the results of your prayers, but sometimes there are prayers that take a long time to be answered. It's even possible you won't ever see the result of some of your prayers, but the light of those prayers will eventually reach the hearts of those they're meant to help.""Just like the light from the North Star eventually reached us," said Addison."Exactly. Even though God doesn't always answer our prayers when or how we want Him to, we know He cares about what's going on in the world and about people who are hurting. He's at work, and one day Jesus will make everything right. Until then, we can trust Him to answer our prayers in the way and at the time He knows is best."Addison relaxed and observed the beautiful starry night. "I'm going to keep praying," she said thoughtfully, "because someday I know it will help someone." –Suzanne Daly

Traveling Lighta1615d4f-4dda-456a-b66b-761ffa9b47c3Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTraveling LightAddison gazed at the glistening night sky and frowned. This family camping trip hadn't cheered her up a bit. She still felt sad about all the terrible things going on in the world.She sniffled when Mom came and sat beside her on the large tree stump. "I don't think I'm going to pray anymore. It doesn't seem to be making a difference."Mom took a wrinkled tissue out of her jeans pocket and gently wiped away Addison's tears. "Don't give up. Sometimes it takes a while to see our prayers answered.""How much longer will it take?" asked Addison with a deep sigh."It depends. God answers prayer in His own time. Some prayers get answered in a day, some in a month, others take years. In fact, many of the blessings we enjoy today are the answers to people's prayers from long ago." Addison's eyes widened. "How can prayers prayed long ago be helping us today?"Mom pointed to the night sky. "See those brilliant stars we're enjoying tonight? Astronomers say that when we look at those stars, we're seeing light that took many years to reach our eyes." Mom pointed to a bright, twinkling light in the sky. "See that star? That's the North Star, and the light we see coming from it right now started its journey to earth hundreds of years ago." She smiled at Addison. "Now, I'm not saying you have to wait that long to see the results of your prayers, but sometimes there are prayers that take a long time to be answered. It's even possible you won't ever see the result of some of your prayers, but the light of those prayers will eventually reach the hearts of those they're meant to help.""Just like the light from the North Star eventually reached us," said Addison."Exactly. Even though God doesn't always answer our prayers when or how we want Him to, we know He cares about what's going on in the world and about people who are hurting. He's at work, and one day Jesus will make everything right. Until then, we can trust Him to answer our prayers in the way and at the time He knows is best."Addison relaxed and observed the beautiful starry night. "I'm going to keep praying," she said thoughtfully, "because someday I know it will help someone." –Suzanne Daly

Addison gazed at the glistening night sky and frowned. This family camping trip hadn't cheered her up a bit. She still felt sad about all the terrible things going on in the world.She sniffled when Mom came and sat beside her on the large tree stump. "I don't think I'm going to pray anymore. It doesn't seem to be making a difference."Mom took a wrinkled tissue out of her jeans pocket and gently wiped away Addison's tears. "Don't give up. Sometimes it takes a while to see our prayers answered.""How much longer will it take?" asked Addison with a deep sigh."It depends. God answers prayer in His own time. Some prayers get answered in a day, some in a month, others take years. In fact, many of the blessings we enjoy today are the answers to people's prayers from long ago." Addison's eyes widened. "How can prayers prayed long ago be helping us today?"Mom pointed to the night sky. "See those brilliant stars we're enjoying tonight? Astronomers say that when we look at those stars, we're seeing light that took many years to reach our eyes." Mom pointed to a bright, twinkling light in the sky. "See that star? That's the North Star, and the light we see coming from it right now started its journey to earth hundreds of years ago." She smiled at Addison. "Now, I'm not saying you have to wait that long to see the results of your prayers, but sometimes there are prayers that take a long time to be answered. It's even possible you won't ever see the result of some of your prayers, but the light of those prayers will eventually reach the hearts of those they're meant to help.""Just like the light from the North Star eventually reached us," said Addison."Exactly. Even though God doesn't always answer our prayers when or how we want Him to, we know He cares about what's going on in the world and about people who are hurting. He's at work, and one day Jesus will make everything right. Until then, we can trust Him to answer our prayers in the way and at the time He knows is best."Addison relaxed and observed the beautiful starry night. "I'm going to keep praying," she said thoughtfully, "because someday I know it will help someone." –Suzanne Daly

Traveling Light5e3f1152-6e22-4187-aabf-7c38885842afFri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMiracles and Saints with Msgr. Robert SarnoThe Vatican has a process for investigating miracles. Msgr Sarno helped run it. He joins us to talk about what it takes to be a saint.

The Vatican has a process for investigating miracles. Msgr Sarno helped run it. He joins us to talk about what it takes to be a saint.

fullMiracles and Saints with Msgr. Robert Sarno9759e945-f614-41cc-b553-9e291eee1fa2Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:15:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSaying Yes to a Life You Did Not Plan Who is orchestrating your life? If it&#39;s God—and not you—what will you say to him? Fr. Mike suggests trying &quot;yes.&quot; Whether life circumstances bring the best out of you or the worst out of you, you need Jesus more than you think you do. And that is a very good thing. Here&#39;s why.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Who is orchestrating your life? If it&#39;s God—and not you—what will you say to him? Fr. Mike suggests trying &quot;yes.&quot; Whether life circumstances bring the best out of you or the worst out of you, you need Jesus more than you think you do. And that is a very good thing. Here&#39;s why.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSaying Yes to a Life You Did Not Plan9f7af52b-5f50-45e9-9702-89a75adee4ebThu, 04 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSaying Yes to a Life You Did Not Plan Who is orchestrating your life? If it&#39;s God—and not you—what will you say to him? Fr. Mike suggests trying &quot;yes.&quot; Whether life circumstances bring the best out of you or the worst out of you, you need Jesus more than you think you do. And that is a very good thing. Here&#39;s why.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Who is orchestrating your life? If it&#39;s God—and not you—what will you say to him? Fr. Mike suggests trying &quot;yes.&quot; Whether life circumstances bring the best out of you or the worst out of you, you need Jesus more than you think you do. And that is a very good thing. Here&#39;s why.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSaying Yes to a Life You Did Not Plan60499d00-258e-4fed-b95d-79c919e89910Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#861 - Psalms 123-125 – Songs of AscentsThis episode is part 98 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 2nd of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 98 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 2nd of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#861 - Psalms 123-125 – Songs of Ascents0f25baf6-7af5-4803-a63e-39cacf599884Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000710https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThis One Thing Makes a Great FatherOur society is a mess, and when you get down to the quick of it, you find the crisis of men not living their lives as good fathers. It's a sad truth that many in our society struggle to comprehend what it truly means to be a good father, let alone how to live as one. Today we discuss the one thing that makes a great father. This one thing is crucial for all men to know, not just fathers, because in understanding this you can start living your life in reality. We go into practical ways that this truth plays out in the relationship between fathers and their children and the consequences when it is ignored. In addition, we also answer a listener's question about dating a non-Catholic and what advice we have for him. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 40 mins of episode 153 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we go into double the amount of ways this truth plays out in our lives: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 11 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More. This month we discuss Sexual Attraction and Lust: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our society is a mess, and when you get down to the quick of it, you find the crisis of men not living their lives as good fathers. It's a sad truth that many in our society struggle to comprehend what it truly means to be a good father, let alone how to live as one. Today we discuss the one thing that makes a great father. This one thing is crucial for all men to know, not just fathers, because in understanding this you can start living your life in reality. We go into practical ways that this truth plays out in the relationship between fathers and their children and the consequences when it is ignored. In addition, we also answer a listener's question about dating a non-Catholic and what advice we have for him. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 40 mins of episode 153 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we go into double the amount of ways this truth plays out in our lives: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 11 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More. This month we discuss Sexual Attraction and Lust: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThis One Thing Makes a Great Father148de0d1-5862-4506-a3ce-b318c5ae73edThu, 04 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +00004135https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTim Dillon (Comedian): "The Boomers Are A Selfish Generation!". "Gen Z Has Exposed Society's Scam!". "Bosses Are Being Threatened By Mental Illnesses!"Making a living by telling jokes, takes making it through a life that’s no joke. Tim Dillon is a comedian, actor, and host of the Tim Dillon Show podcast. In 2017, Rolling Stone magazine named him as one of the top 10 comics you need to know, and in 2022, he released his first Netflix standup special, 'Tim Dillon: A Real Hero’. In this conversation Tim and Steven discuss topics such as, how his mother’s illness inspired him to become funny, his addiction, how Generation Z has exposed society’s scams, and the mental health struggles that pushed him into becoming a comedian. 00:00 Intro 02:01 I Was a Closeted Gay Addict 03:23 Which One of Your Parents Were Depressed? 07:03 The Impact of Your Parent's Mental Illnesses on You 09:05 Your Parents Divorce 12:32 Childhood Trauma & Taking Drugs 15:51 Hitting Rock Bottom 19:40 AA Meetings 23:15 Trying to Get Sober 24:27 Being a Juror on a Murder Crime 27:41 His First Open Mic Comedy Show 29:25 The Taboos in Comedy 33:20 Why You Don't Get Cancelled 36:09 The Podcasting World 39:42 What’s Up With The Different Generations? 48:09 What Are His Goals in Comedy 49:18 Have You Processed Your Trauma? 55:38 His Experience with Therapy 58:24 Coming Out as Gay & Dating 01:01:50 What Do You Love About Yourself? 01:05:00 Mental Health Coping Mechanisms 01:07:27 Elon Musk Buying Twitter 01:08:35 Social Media Criticism 01:09:46 Touring The World 01:15:03 What Happens in Hollywood? 01:17:40 Rising to the Top: The American Dream 01:20:51 New Generations Don't Work Hard 01:21:49 Remote Working 01:25:05 The Future of AI 01:30:26 Men's Mental Health 01:33:53 Andrew Tate's Influence 01:34:49 Who Should You Have Apologized to and You Didn't? You can purchase tickets to Tim’s new show, ‘American Royalty’, here: https://bit.ly/4aHE6JN You can watch ‘The Tim Dillon Show,’ here: https://bit.ly/3U1DOYp Follow Tim: Twitter - https://bit.ly/49oMOLV Instagram - https://bit.ly/3PPbRRb YouTube - https://bit.ly/3U1DOYp Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Conversations Cards: https://thediary.com/products/the-conversation-cards-1st-edition Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Zoe: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO10 for 10% off Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/Steven-Bartlett-Digital-SOS?cid=psoc-ent_li_ebu_/brnd/Stevenbartlett01/aws/11.23/SB Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making a living by telling jokes, takes making it through a life that’s no joke. Tim Dillon is a comedian, actor, and host of the Tim Dillon Show podcast. In 2017, Rolling Stone magazine named him as one of the top 10 comics you need to know, and in 2022, he released his first Netflix standup special, 'Tim Dillon: A Real Hero’. In this conversation Tim and Steven discuss topics such as, how his mother’s illness inspired him to become funny, his addiction, how Generation Z has exposed society’s scams, and the mental health struggles that pushed him into becoming a comedian. 00:00 Intro 02:01 I Was a Closeted Gay Addict 03:23 Which One of Your Parents Were Depressed? 07:03 The Impact of Your Parent's Mental Illnesses on You 09:05 Your Parents Divorce 12:32 Childhood Trauma & Taking Drugs 15:51 Hitting Rock Bottom 19:40 AA Meetings 23:15 Trying to Get Sober 24:27 Being a Juror on a Murder Crime 27:41 His First Open Mic Comedy Show 29:25 The Taboos in Comedy 33:20 Why You Don't Get Cancelled 36:09 The Podcasting World 39:42 What’s Up With The Different Generations? 48:09 What Are His Goals in Comedy 49:18 Have You Processed Your Trauma? 55:38 His Experience with Therapy 58:24 Coming Out as Gay & Dating 01:01:50 What Do You Love About Yourself? 01:05:00 Mental Health Coping Mechanisms 01:07:27 Elon Musk Buying Twitter 01:08:35 Social Media Criticism 01:09:46 Touring The World 01:15:03 What Happens in Hollywood? 01:17:40 Rising to the Top: The American Dream 01:20:51 New Generations Don't Work Hard 01:21:49 Remote Working 01:25:05 The Future of AI 01:30:26 Men's Mental Health 01:33:53 Andrew Tate's Influence 01:34:49 Who Should You Have Apologized to and You Didn't? You can purchase tickets to Tim’s new show, ‘American Royalty’, here: https://bit.ly/4aHE6JN You can watch ‘The Tim Dillon Show,’ here: https://bit.ly/3U1DOYp Follow Tim: Twitter - https://bit.ly/49oMOLV Instagram - https://bit.ly/3PPbRRb YouTube - https://bit.ly/3U1DOYp Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Conversations Cards: https://thediary.com/products/the-conversation-cards-1st-edition Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Zoe: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO10 for 10% off Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/Steven-Bartlett-Digital-SOS?cid=psoc-ent_li_ebu_/brnd/Stevenbartlett01/aws/11.23/SB Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTim Dillon (Comedian): "The Boomers Are A Selfish Generation!". "Gen Z Has Exposed Society's Scam!". "Bosses Are Being Threatened By Mental Illnesses!"b4fe0ddc-cad4-4a2e-9490-9ec9877b3f45Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +00006341https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2024) As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2024)22ab3486-bb36-4694-ab83-08b970f3a7a4Thu, 04 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: Christ’s Reign on Earth (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore Christ’s reign on earth. We examine the reality of Christ’s reign as both “already” and “not yet.” For, even though Christ reigns on earth, we are still waiting for the fulfillment of his kingdom. Because, while the Church is Christ’s kingdom on earth, it is endowed with a “sanctity that is real but imperfect.” Fr. Mike also reiterates that Jesus Christ is truly the fulfillment of every promise made to Israel in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 668-674. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore Christ’s reign on earth. We examine the reality of Christ’s reign as both “already” and “not yet.” For, even though Christ reigns on earth, we are still waiting for the fulfillment of his kingdom. Because, while the Church is Christ’s kingdom on earth, it is endowed with a “sanctity that is real but imperfect.” Fr. Mike also reiterates that Jesus Christ is truly the fulfillment of every promise made to Israel in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 668-674. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 95: Christ’s Reign on Earth (2024)45a8b3f6-5742-4411-8b54-d6527d273c21Thu, 04 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: Christ’s Reign on Earth (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore Christ’s reign on earth. We examine the reality of Christ’s reign as both “already” and “not yet.” For, even though Christ reigns on earth, we are still waiting for the fulfillment of his kingdom. Because, while the Church is Christ’s kingdom on earth, it is endowed with a “sanctity that is real but imperfect.” Fr. Mike also reiterates that Jesus Christ is truly the fulfillment of every promise made to Israel in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 668-674. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore Christ’s reign on earth. We examine the reality of Christ’s reign as both “already” and “not yet.” For, even though Christ reigns on earth, we are still waiting for the fulfillment of his kingdom. Because, while the Church is Christ’s kingdom on earth, it is endowed with a “sanctity that is real but imperfect.” Fr. Mike also reiterates that Jesus Christ is truly the fulfillment of every promise made to Israel in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 668-674. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 95: Christ’s Reign on Earth (2024)bcb07f2b-3826-4f30-a656-5517404773eeThu, 04 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2024) As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2024)ecf487f0-89fe-4c49-96e1-acd8472f4d1fThu, 04 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2024) As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2024)257bde1c-dcb0-4825-86e1-3b9ca648d204Thu, 04 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2024) As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2024)0e24caf4-ab8d-4ece-b563-45eeb75bec04Thu, 04 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Very Good GiftKiara wanted a pet bird--a green-winged macaw she could train and teach to talk. She prayed for one every night.Mom and Dad always shook their heads. "Macaws take a lot of work," they'd say. "And space."Kiara only wanted one gift. Why wouldn't they listen? Why wouldn't God answer her prayers?One morning, Dad knocked on Kiara's door. "Wake up! We're going somewhere special."Kiara jumped out of bed. After breakfast, they started driving. Kiara's heart sank when they passed the pet store. "I'm not getting a macaw?""No," Dad said. "We don't think that's the best choice."Kiara blinked fast, holding back tears."Here we are!" Mom said.They got out of the car and passed beneath an arch with the word Aviary on it. Kiara gasped. A walkway led between large enclosures that were fenced in from top to bottom. Each enclosure had its own sign--and its own type of bird. The aviary was a zoo for birds!"Do they have a green-winged macaw?" Kiara asked."They sure do," Mom said.Kiara ran to the macaw enclosure. She read the sign and learned the macaws used to live in a house, but when their owner couldn't care for them, the aviary took them in."They're probably happier here," Kiara said. "They have more space and lots of visitors." Mom and Dad nodded. "We thought you'd like coming here," Dad said. "If you want, we can get a membership. Then we can come a few times a month. What do you think?""Yes, please!" Kiara beamed and pulled her parents into a family hug.As she watched the macaws, Kiara thought about how Mom and Dad didn't always give her the gifts she asked for, and neither did God. Kiara remembered the Easter story, how Jesus died and His friends were sad because they thought they'd never see Him again. But Jesus dying and rising again was the best gift of all. I guess we don't always know what we need, Kiara thought. But God sure knows how to give good gifts. She smiled. Thank you, God, for answering my prayer. –Becca Wierwille

Kiara wanted a pet bird--a green-winged macaw she could train and teach to talk. She prayed for one every night.Mom and Dad always shook their heads. "Macaws take a lot of work," they'd say. "And space."Kiara only wanted one gift. Why wouldn't they listen? Why wouldn't God answer her prayers?One morning, Dad knocked on Kiara's door. "Wake up! We're going somewhere special."Kiara jumped out of bed. After breakfast, they started driving. Kiara's heart sank when they passed the pet store. "I'm not getting a macaw?""No," Dad said. "We don't think that's the best choice."Kiara blinked fast, holding back tears."Here we are!" Mom said.They got out of the car and passed beneath an arch with the word Aviary on it. Kiara gasped. A walkway led between large enclosures that were fenced in from top to bottom. Each enclosure had its own sign--and its own type of bird. The aviary was a zoo for birds!"Do they have a green-winged macaw?" Kiara asked."They sure do," Mom said.Kiara ran to the macaw enclosure. She read the sign and learned the macaws used to live in a house, but when their owner couldn't care for them, the aviary took them in."They're probably happier here," Kiara said. "They have more space and lots of visitors." Mom and Dad nodded. "We thought you'd like coming here," Dad said. "If you want, we can get a membership. Then we can come a few times a month. What do you think?""Yes, please!" Kiara beamed and pulled her parents into a family hug.As she watched the macaws, Kiara thought about how Mom and Dad didn't always give her the gifts she asked for, and neither did God. Kiara remembered the Easter story, how Jesus died and His friends were sad because they thought they'd never see Him again. But Jesus dying and rising again was the best gift of all. I guess we don't always know what we need, Kiara thought. But God sure knows how to give good gifts. She smiled. Thank you, God, for answering my prayer. –Becca Wierwille

A Very Good Gifta8dbfc7c-5436-439d-a0c9-005107cdc744Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Very Good GiftKiara wanted a pet bird--a green-winged macaw she could train and teach to talk. She prayed for one every night.Mom and Dad always shook their heads. "Macaws take a lot of work," they'd say. "And space."Kiara only wanted one gift. Why wouldn't they listen? Why wouldn't God answer her prayers?One morning, Dad knocked on Kiara's door. "Wake up! We're going somewhere special."Kiara jumped out of bed. After breakfast, they started driving. Kiara's heart sank when they passed the pet store. "I'm not getting a macaw?""No," Dad said. "We don't think that's the best choice."Kiara blinked fast, holding back tears."Here we are!" Mom said.They got out of the car and passed beneath an arch with the word Aviary on it. Kiara gasped. A walkway led between large enclosures that were fenced in from top to bottom. Each enclosure had its own sign--and its own type of bird. The aviary was a zoo for birds!"Do they have a green-winged macaw?" Kiara asked."They sure do," Mom said.Kiara ran to the macaw enclosure. She read the sign and learned the macaws used to live in a house, but when their owner couldn't care for them, the aviary took them in."They're probably happier here," Kiara said. "They have more space and lots of visitors." Mom and Dad nodded. "We thought you'd like coming here," Dad said. "If you want, we can get a membership. Then we can come a few times a month. What do you think?""Yes, please!" Kiara beamed and pulled her parents into a family hug.As she watched the macaws, Kiara thought about how Mom and Dad didn't always give her the gifts she asked for, and neither did God. Kiara remembered the Easter story, how Jesus died and His friends were sad because they thought they'd never see Him again. But Jesus dying and rising again was the best gift of all. I guess we don't always know what we need, Kiara thought. But God sure knows how to give good gifts. She smiled. Thank you, God, for answering my prayer. –Becca Wierwille

Kiara wanted a pet bird--a green-winged macaw she could train and teach to talk. She prayed for one every night.Mom and Dad always shook their heads. "Macaws take a lot of work," they'd say. "And space."Kiara only wanted one gift. Why wouldn't they listen? Why wouldn't God answer her prayers?One morning, Dad knocked on Kiara's door. "Wake up! We're going somewhere special."Kiara jumped out of bed. After breakfast, they started driving. Kiara's heart sank when they passed the pet store. "I'm not getting a macaw?""No," Dad said. "We don't think that's the best choice."Kiara blinked fast, holding back tears."Here we are!" Mom said.They got out of the car and passed beneath an arch with the word Aviary on it. Kiara gasped. A walkway led between large enclosures that were fenced in from top to bottom. Each enclosure had its own sign--and its own type of bird. The aviary was a zoo for birds!"Do they have a green-winged macaw?" Kiara asked."They sure do," Mom said.Kiara ran to the macaw enclosure. She read the sign and learned the macaws used to live in a house, but when their owner couldn't care for them, the aviary took them in."They're probably happier here," Kiara said. "They have more space and lots of visitors." Mom and Dad nodded. "We thought you'd like coming here," Dad said. "If you want, we can get a membership. Then we can come a few times a month. What do you think?""Yes, please!" Kiara beamed and pulled her parents into a family hug.As she watched the macaws, Kiara thought about how Mom and Dad didn't always give her the gifts she asked for, and neither did God. Kiara remembered the Easter story, how Jesus died and His friends were sad because they thought they'd never see Him again. But Jesus dying and rising again was the best gift of all. I guess we don't always know what we need, Kiara thought. But God sure knows how to give good gifts. She smiled. Thank you, God, for answering my prayer. –Becca Wierwille

A Very Good Giftccee49fd-1bcc-49c4-a0a7-a549e8951587Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#533 Is Belief in the Eucharist Absurd? - Karlo BroussardKarlo Broussard joins us to discuss the Catholic understanding of the Eucharist, specifically if believing that Jesus is fully present is absurd. …

Karlo Broussard joins us to discuss the Catholic understanding of the Eucharist, specifically if believing that Jesus is fully present is absurd. …

#533 Is Belief in the Eucharist Absurd? - Karlo Broussard7cca5427-cd5f-4b37-92e1-2a591e37e5baWed, 03 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEscape Addiction with Nico MoralesAddiction can leave one feeling utterly trapped, helpless, and powerless. It's so hard to escape, and even harder yet to hold onto hope. Yet we are never too far gone for God's mercy. Join me in this episode as Nico Morales shares his amazing story of addiction, escape, falling again, and escape again. God's love and grace are what save us all, but not everyone's story shows that love and grace quite so powerfully! You can read more about Nico at his website: https://nohalonm.com/

Addiction can leave one feeling utterly trapped, helpless, and powerless. It's so hard to escape, and even harder yet to hold onto hope. Yet we are never too far gone for God's mercy. Join me in this episode as Nico Morales shares his amazing story of addiction, escape, falling again, and escape again. God's love and grace are what save us all, but not everyone's story shows that love and grace quite so powerfully! You can read more about Nico at his website: https://nohalonm.com/

fullEscape Addiction with Nico Morales59918262-1a13-45b5-8f1e-2fb08da299c2Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2024) Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2024)45c231cb-99f5-4322-9f23-f2408e434d85Wed, 03 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Christ’s Ascension into Heaven (2024) The Catechism unpacks the line from the Creed, “He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Fr. Mike highlights the reality that we do not have direct access to the Father without his Son, Jesus. Christ’s ascension into heaven means, “the irreversible entry of his humanity into divine glory,” uniting our humanity with God’s divinity in a remarkable way—which finds its earthly culmination in the Holy Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 659-667. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism unpacks the line from the Creed, “He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Fr. Mike highlights the reality that we do not have direct access to the Father without his Son, Jesus. Christ’s ascension into heaven means, “the irreversible entry of his humanity into divine glory,” uniting our humanity with God’s divinity in a remarkable way—which finds its earthly culmination in the Holy Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 659-667. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 94: Christ’s Ascension into Heaven (2024)88989f8d-2b39-442d-856a-a4ec0732f7beWed, 03 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Christ’s Ascension into Heaven (2024) The Catechism unpacks the line from the Creed, “He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Fr. Mike highlights the reality that we do not have direct access to the Father without his Son, Jesus. Christ’s ascension into heaven means, “the irreversible entry of his humanity into divine glory,” uniting our humanity with God’s divinity in a remarkable way—which finds its earthly culmination in the Holy Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 659-667. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism unpacks the line from the Creed, “He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Fr. Mike highlights the reality that we do not have direct access to the Father without his Son, Jesus. Christ’s ascension into heaven means, “the irreversible entry of his humanity into divine glory,” uniting our humanity with God’s divinity in a remarkable way—which finds its earthly culmination in the Holy Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 659-667. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 94: Christ’s Ascension into Heaven (2024)35610f3d-d315-471b-be94-e117f45f846bWed, 03 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2024) Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2024)38f48584-9129-41ed-b073-815760ede43fWed, 03 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2024) Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2024)e05f0cbc-3390-440e-9e86-2bdea5a65b14Wed, 03 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2024) Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2024)ab8bca7c-3cbc-4adf-bb3f-3f5fd45c4485Wed, 03 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Fallen NestWhat a horrible week, Ella thought as she dropped her school bag on the table. First I failed my science test, then Aria got mad at me and now she won't talk to me. Just then Mom's voice drifted in from the back porch. "Ella, come look! A bird's making a nest in our yard." Ella walked out and saw a bird gathering twigs on the branch of an old oak tree. "Mom, that tree's no good! It's dying, isn't it? Almost all of its leaves have fallen off!" She called to the bird. "Make your nest in the apple tree!" It ignored her. Mom laughed. "It's no use. It's made up its mind to nest there."That night, the wind howled outside Ella's window, and rain fell down in great torrents. When Ella looked out the window the next morning, she saw the branch from the oak tree lying flat on the ground with bits of straw and twigs scattered around it. "Mom, the bird's nest fell down!" she cried. "Poor bird! What will it do now?""I'm sure it will build another one," said Mom.Ella watched the bird fly around the fallen branch, twittering and chirping. Then it began to collect twigs and straw, and to Ella's surprise, flew across to the apple tree. "Well! I guess it's a good thing the nest fell down before it had eggs in it. Now the bird will have a home with lots of leafy branches for protection from rain and wind."Mom nodded. "It reminds me of a story Jesus told about a man who built his house on rock and another who built his on sand. When the storms came, the house on sand fell--just like that nest. But the one built on rock held firm. The Bible tells us Jesus is the Rock. When we build our lives on Him by trusting Him as our Savior, we can stand firm in life's storms knowing He is with us and promises to work everything out for our good."Ella smiled as she watched the bird rebuild its nest in the apple tree. I'm glad I've built my life on Jesus, she thought, and that He will help me through the bad week I'm having. –Tanya Ferdinandusz

What a horrible week, Ella thought as she dropped her school bag on the table. First I failed my science test, then Aria got mad at me and now she won't talk to me. Just then Mom's voice drifted in from the back porch. "Ella, come look! A bird's making a nest in our yard." Ella walked out and saw a bird gathering twigs on the branch of an old oak tree. "Mom, that tree's no good! It's dying, isn't it? Almost all of its leaves have fallen off!" She called to the bird. "Make your nest in the apple tree!" It ignored her. Mom laughed. "It's no use. It's made up its mind to nest there."That night, the wind howled outside Ella's window, and rain fell down in great torrents. When Ella looked out the window the next morning, she saw the branch from the oak tree lying flat on the ground with bits of straw and twigs scattered around it. "Mom, the bird's nest fell down!" she cried. "Poor bird! What will it do now?""I'm sure it will build another one," said Mom.Ella watched the bird fly around the fallen branch, twittering and chirping. Then it began to collect twigs and straw, and to Ella's surprise, flew across to the apple tree. "Well! I guess it's a good thing the nest fell down before it had eggs in it. Now the bird will have a home with lots of leafy branches for protection from rain and wind."Mom nodded. "It reminds me of a story Jesus told about a man who built his house on rock and another who built his on sand. When the storms came, the house on sand fell--just like that nest. But the one built on rock held firm. The Bible tells us Jesus is the Rock. When we build our lives on Him by trusting Him as our Savior, we can stand firm in life's storms knowing He is with us and promises to work everything out for our good."Ella smiled as she watched the bird rebuild its nest in the apple tree. I'm glad I've built my life on Jesus, she thought, and that He will help me through the bad week I'm having. –Tanya Ferdinandusz

The Fallen Nest7940d38c-0d2d-408a-939e-2ab59af58440Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Fallen NestWhat a horrible week, Ella thought as she dropped her school bag on the table. First I failed my science test, then Aria got mad at me and now she won't talk to me. Just then Mom's voice drifted in from the back porch. "Ella, come look! A bird's making a nest in our yard." Ella walked out and saw a bird gathering twigs on the branch of an old oak tree. "Mom, that tree's no good! It's dying, isn't it? Almost all of its leaves have fallen off!" She called to the bird. "Make your nest in the apple tree!" It ignored her. Mom laughed. "It's no use. It's made up its mind to nest there."That night, the wind howled outside Ella's window, and rain fell down in great torrents. When Ella looked out the window the next morning, she saw the branch from the oak tree lying flat on the ground with bits of straw and twigs scattered around it. "Mom, the bird's nest fell down!" she cried. "Poor bird! What will it do now?""I'm sure it will build another one," said Mom.Ella watched the bird fly around the fallen branch, twittering and chirping. Then it began to collect twigs and straw, and to Ella's surprise, flew across to the apple tree. "Well! I guess it's a good thing the nest fell down before it had eggs in it. Now the bird will have a home with lots of leafy branches for protection from rain and wind."Mom nodded. "It reminds me of a story Jesus told about a man who built his house on rock and another who built his on sand. When the storms came, the house on sand fell--just like that nest. But the one built on rock held firm. The Bible tells us Jesus is the Rock. When we build our lives on Him by trusting Him as our Savior, we can stand firm in life's storms knowing He is with us and promises to work everything out for our good."Ella smiled as she watched the bird rebuild its nest in the apple tree. I'm glad I've built my life on Jesus, she thought, and that He will help me through the bad week I'm having. –Tanya Ferdinandusz

What a horrible week, Ella thought as she dropped her school bag on the table. First I failed my science test, then Aria got mad at me and now she won't talk to me. Just then Mom's voice drifted in from the back porch. "Ella, come look! A bird's making a nest in our yard." Ella walked out and saw a bird gathering twigs on the branch of an old oak tree. "Mom, that tree's no good! It's dying, isn't it? Almost all of its leaves have fallen off!" She called to the bird. "Make your nest in the apple tree!" It ignored her. Mom laughed. "It's no use. It's made up its mind to nest there."That night, the wind howled outside Ella's window, and rain fell down in great torrents. When Ella looked out the window the next morning, she saw the branch from the oak tree lying flat on the ground with bits of straw and twigs scattered around it. "Mom, the bird's nest fell down!" she cried. "Poor bird! What will it do now?""I'm sure it will build another one," said Mom.Ella watched the bird fly around the fallen branch, twittering and chirping. Then it began to collect twigs and straw, and to Ella's surprise, flew across to the apple tree. "Well! I guess it's a good thing the nest fell down before it had eggs in it. Now the bird will have a home with lots of leafy branches for protection from rain and wind."Mom nodded. "It reminds me of a story Jesus told about a man who built his house on rock and another who built his on sand. When the storms came, the house on sand fell--just like that nest. But the one built on rock held firm. The Bible tells us Jesus is the Rock. When we build our lives on Him by trusting Him as our Savior, we can stand firm in life's storms knowing He is with us and promises to work everything out for our good."Ella smiled as she watched the bird rebuild its nest in the apple tree. I'm glad I've built my life on Jesus, she thought, and that He will help me through the bad week I'm having. –Tanya Ferdinandusz

The Fallen Nest399bbeba-5941-432c-91f2-7405c3a599f0Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#325: Easter 5: Go tell Everyone; the Great Commission Matthew 28:16-20 This is the last in our Easter series. If you remember last week, Jesus rose from the grave, defeating death and making a way for us to come to the Father through His sacrifice on the cross. But…what happened after? Join us as we learn about the great commission. Kids will understand the definition of commission and what Jesus told them to do. They will understand that all of us, young or old, get to participate in this! To support the podcast and enjoy the bonus content for the episodes go here and then to bonus content. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book, click here. Happy Easter everyone!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 28:16-20 This is the last in our Easter series. If you remember last week, Jesus rose from the grave, defeating death and making a way for us to come to the Father through His sacrifice on the cross. But…what happened after? Join us as we learn about the great commission. Kids will understand the definition of commission and what Jesus told them to do. They will understand that all of us, young or old, get to participate in this! To support the podcast and enjoy the bonus content for the episodes go here and then to bonus content. To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book, click here. Happy Easter everyone!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#325: Easter 5: Go tell Everyone; the Great Commission3e33b6db-6034-44dd-9e7b-4fbe67206091Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000962https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2024) Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2024)4b3ccf11-4dbb-474c-8cff-f3c853ddf835Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: The Meaning of the Resurrection (2024) The Catechism wraps up its discussion surrounding Article 5 of the Creed (“He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead”) and asks the question, “What does Jesus’ resurrection mean for me?” Fr. Mike points out that Christ’s resurrection proves—definitively—that he is the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 651-658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism wraps up its discussion surrounding Article 5 of the Creed (“He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead”) and asks the question, “What does Jesus’ resurrection mean for me?” Fr. Mike points out that Christ’s resurrection proves—definitively—that he is the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 651-658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 93: The Meaning of the Resurrection (2024)6c30de2b-4e08-4c3e-ac1d-fc752bdbb8d3Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: The Meaning of the Resurrection (2024) The Catechism wraps up its discussion surrounding Article 5 of the Creed (“He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead”) and asks the question, “What does Jesus’ resurrection mean for me?” Fr. Mike points out that Christ’s resurrection proves—definitively—that he is the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 651-658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism wraps up its discussion surrounding Article 5 of the Creed (“He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead”) and asks the question, “What does Jesus’ resurrection mean for me?” Fr. Mike points out that Christ’s resurrection proves—definitively—that he is the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 651-658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 93: The Meaning of the Resurrection (2024)f2b5e161-e2ff-44d9-ba70-ce72361db4d0Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2024) Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2024)cc68a864-19fd-4db7-b687-0dd8d07badc0Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2024) Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2024)1f7cbeaf-6b6b-48b7-9ed7-ee1e46d28589Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2024) Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2024)67f23f03-3669-4aac-9ec5-83f92b6c695fTue, 02 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Ant FarmMaya and her little brother River watched ants scurry up and down the tiny tunnels in her ant farm. "Look!" said River, pointing to one of the ants. "What is that one carrying?" After a moment, he added, "And why is that one digging a new tunnel? Oh! Is that one cleaning up? Did God make ants too?""So many questions!" teased Maya. "Yes, God made ants too.""Are these ants just like the ones outside?" asked River."I guess so. I'd say they're cousins, at least." Maya stood up. "I have to go study, but you can keep watching my ants. Just don't touch the ant farm."A little while later, Maya heard River run outside. Minutes later, she heard the screen door slam and River scurried by on his way to his room. When she went to check on him, he was lying on the bed with his head under the pillow. It was the way River had tried to hide when he was younger. "River, I see you," said Maya. "What happened? Why are you hiding in your bed?"Slowly, River pulled his head from under the pillow. "I wanted to show your ants to their cousins outside, but I dropped the ant farm," he said. "It broke, and some of the ants ran away." Tears ran down the little boy's cheeks. "I didn't want you to see!" "Oh, River!" Maya sighed. "Well, you might have hidden it from me, but you know God sees everything you do. You can't hide from Him. Just like you could see everything the ants did in their ant farm, God always sees you and everything you do.""I'm really sorry!" cried River."I know, and I forgive you," said Maya. "And you know what? God will forgive you too. Instead of trying to hide our wrongs from Him, the Bible says to confess them to Jesus and He will forgive us. He died on the cross to take the punishment for our sins, so we don't ever have to hide."River smiled. "I'm glad Jesus always forgives us.""Me too," said Maya. "Now let's go and pick up what's left of the ant farm." –Daryl B. Knauer

Maya and her little brother River watched ants scurry up and down the tiny tunnels in her ant farm. "Look!" said River, pointing to one of the ants. "What is that one carrying?" After a moment, he added, "And why is that one digging a new tunnel? Oh! Is that one cleaning up? Did God make ants too?""So many questions!" teased Maya. "Yes, God made ants too.""Are these ants just like the ones outside?" asked River."I guess so. I'd say they're cousins, at least." Maya stood up. "I have to go study, but you can keep watching my ants. Just don't touch the ant farm."A little while later, Maya heard River run outside. Minutes later, she heard the screen door slam and River scurried by on his way to his room. When she went to check on him, he was lying on the bed with his head under the pillow. It was the way River had tried to hide when he was younger. "River, I see you," said Maya. "What happened? Why are you hiding in your bed?"Slowly, River pulled his head from under the pillow. "I wanted to show your ants to their cousins outside, but I dropped the ant farm," he said. "It broke, and some of the ants ran away." Tears ran down the little boy's cheeks. "I didn't want you to see!" "Oh, River!" Maya sighed. "Well, you might have hidden it from me, but you know God sees everything you do. You can't hide from Him. Just like you could see everything the ants did in their ant farm, God always sees you and everything you do.""I'm really sorry!" cried River."I know, and I forgive you," said Maya. "And you know what? God will forgive you too. Instead of trying to hide our wrongs from Him, the Bible says to confess them to Jesus and He will forgive us. He died on the cross to take the punishment for our sins, so we don't ever have to hide."River smiled. "I'm glad Jesus always forgives us.""Me too," said Maya. "Now let's go and pick up what's left of the ant farm." –Daryl B. Knauer

The Ant Farm0b2a1f66-b66d-443e-99b4-ad2dee7295e5Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Ant FarmMaya and her little brother River watched ants scurry up and down the tiny tunnels in her ant farm. "Look!" said River, pointing to one of the ants. "What is that one carrying?" After a moment, he added, "And why is that one digging a new tunnel? Oh! Is that one cleaning up? Did God make ants too?""So many questions!" teased Maya. "Yes, God made ants too.""Are these ants just like the ones outside?" asked River."I guess so. I'd say they're cousins, at least." Maya stood up. "I have to go study, but you can keep watching my ants. Just don't touch the ant farm."A little while later, Maya heard River run outside. Minutes later, she heard the screen door slam and River scurried by on his way to his room. When she went to check on him, he was lying on the bed with his head under the pillow. It was the way River had tried to hide when he was younger. "River, I see you," said Maya. "What happened? Why are you hiding in your bed?"Slowly, River pulled his head from under the pillow. "I wanted to show your ants to their cousins outside, but I dropped the ant farm," he said. "It broke, and some of the ants ran away." Tears ran down the little boy's cheeks. "I didn't want you to see!" "Oh, River!" Maya sighed. "Well, you might have hidden it from me, but you know God sees everything you do. You can't hide from Him. Just like you could see everything the ants did in their ant farm, God always sees you and everything you do.""I'm really sorry!" cried River."I know, and I forgive you," said Maya. "And you know what? God will forgive you too. Instead of trying to hide our wrongs from Him, the Bible says to confess them to Jesus and He will forgive us. He died on the cross to take the punishment for our sins, so we don't ever have to hide."River smiled. "I'm glad Jesus always forgives us.""Me too," said Maya. "Now let's go and pick up what's left of the ant farm." –Daryl B. Knauer

Maya and her little brother River watched ants scurry up and down the tiny tunnels in her ant farm. "Look!" said River, pointing to one of the ants. "What is that one carrying?" After a moment, he added, "And why is that one digging a new tunnel? Oh! Is that one cleaning up? Did God make ants too?""So many questions!" teased Maya. "Yes, God made ants too.""Are these ants just like the ones outside?" asked River."I guess so. I'd say they're cousins, at least." Maya stood up. "I have to go study, but you can keep watching my ants. Just don't touch the ant farm."A little while later, Maya heard River run outside. Minutes later, she heard the screen door slam and River scurried by on his way to his room. When she went to check on him, he was lying on the bed with his head under the pillow. It was the way River had tried to hide when he was younger. "River, I see you," said Maya. "What happened? Why are you hiding in your bed?"Slowly, River pulled his head from under the pillow. "I wanted to show your ants to their cousins outside, but I dropped the ant farm," he said. "It broke, and some of the ants ran away." Tears ran down the little boy's cheeks. "I didn't want you to see!" "Oh, River!" Maya sighed. "Well, you might have hidden it from me, but you know God sees everything you do. You can't hide from Him. Just like you could see everything the ants did in their ant farm, God always sees you and everything you do.""I'm really sorry!" cried River."I know, and I forgive you," said Maya. "And you know what? God will forgive you too. Instead of trying to hide our wrongs from Him, the Bible says to confess them to Jesus and He will forgive us. He died on the cross to take the punishment for our sins, so we don't ever have to hide."River smiled. "I'm glad Jesus always forgives us.""Me too," said Maya. "Now let's go and pick up what's left of the ant farm." –Daryl B. Knauer

The Ant Farm29d186d2-acb9-4e01-bd8c-c6cc86e5350dTue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSuffering and Marriage with Steve Thomas"Marriage is the primordial sacrament" - a comment understood by almost none of us. We know that marriage matters, intellectually at least. But how do we actually live out our marriage? How do we capture that sacramental grace in a practical way? Join me in this episode as Catholic author Steve Thomas and I walk through what it means to be a man who is committed to living his marital sacrament in the modern day. It is not an easy, or painless, path. It's a cross, in the most painful of senses. But it is also the most important thing we men who are called to marry can do with our lives! You can find Steve's book at his website: https://catholicjoesuperhero.com/

"Marriage is the primordial sacrament" - a comment understood by almost none of us. We know that marriage matters, intellectually at least. But how do we actually live out our marriage? How do we capture that sacramental grace in a practical way? Join me in this episode as Catholic author Steve Thomas and I walk through what it means to be a man who is committed to living his marital sacrament in the modern day. It is not an easy, or painless, path. It's a cross, in the most painful of senses. But it is also the most important thing we men who are called to marry can do with our lives! You can find Steve's book at his website: https://catholicjoesuperhero.com/

fullSuffering and Marriage with Steve Thomasc61629ee-b608-4616-9260-99de5e9ef69eMon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Better-Sex Doctor: The Link Between Masturbating & Prostate Cancer! This Is The Perfect Amount Of Times To Have Sex! Strong Pelvic Floor = Better Sex! Dr Rena MalikIf you’ve ever had questions about sex but have been to embarrassed to ask them, then this is the episode for you. Dr Rena Malik is a Urologist & Pelvic Surgeon, her YouTube channel has over 1.8 million subscribers, where she releases weekly episodes on everything to do with sexual health education. In this conversation Rena and Steven discuss topics such as, how stress affects the pelvic floor, the health benefits of orgasms, how to save your sex life, why sperm count is decreasing worldwide, and how to really boost testosterone. (0:00) Intro (02:04) What is it you're seeking to do? (02:54) How do you define sexual health? (03:10) Do we understand our bodies? (04:34) Where does your training come from? (06:01) What's your training with the pelvic floor? (08:31) Why should our doctors be asking about our sexual health? (10:39) Is a weak pelvic floor in men linked to erectile dysfunction, and does sitting cause it too? (12:22) How much sex should couples be having? (14:06) Should we be experiencing pain during sex? (16:21) The vagina's expanding process (18:47) How do we communicate with our partners about sex? (21:45) What's the first step in re-building a good sex life? (25:46) Men vs women’s sexual desire as we age (28:35) Anticipation around sex causing more harm than good (29:35) Is a low libido a hormone problem? (31:53) Ways to increase testosterone (34:49) A decline in testosterone levels and sperm counts (36:01) Chemicals in everyday objects impacting sperm counts (37:54) How have sperm counts been decreasing over the years? (41:30) How do we increase our semen volume (43:20) Does masturbating improve my pelvic floor? (44:19) The impact our technology is having on our genitals (47:12) Does masturbation decrease testosterone levels? (48:41) Does too much masturbation have a bad effect on us? (50:34) Will masturbating make people blind? (50:53) What do you think of no nut November (52:29) Masturbating giving you more clarity of mind (55:47) Post nut clarity (59:15) The link between cancer and masturbation (01:01:12) Porn, is it bad? (01:05:11) VR headsets and porn (01:09:38) Trauma and how it relates to our sex lives (01:12:14) Can you have sex when pregnant? (01:12:57) Orgasms and the clitoris (01:19:00) What is an orgasm (01:22:40) Scheduling time for sex? (01:24:11) Is there a disparity on how long sex should actually take compared to how long it takes (01:27:49) Vagina myths (01:29:54) Pelvic floor exercises, how to do them (01:32:12) How do we know if we have pelvic floor issues (01:35:16) PENIS SIZE, is it possible to increase the size? (01:38:03) How big is a penis on average vs how big people think they should be? (01:41:14) Will my penis get smaller as we age? (01:42:32) Does body parts size indicate a bigger penis? (01:45:09) Labiaplasty (01:46:45) Squirting (01:49:40) Last guest question Follow Rena: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3VzI3vu Instagram - https://bit.ly/3TDaRk6 YouTube - https://bit.ly/3vx9knV Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Zoe -  http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/Steven-Bartlett-Digital-SOS?cid=psoc-ent_li_ebu_/brnd/Stevenbartlett01/aws/11.23/SB Study mentioned: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/ejaculation_frequency_and_prostate_cancer#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20the%20reverse%20was,lower%20risk%20of%20prostate%20cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever had questions about sex but have been to embarrassed to ask them, then this is the episode for you. Dr Rena Malik is a Urologist & Pelvic Surgeon, her YouTube channel has over 1.8 million subscribers, where she releases weekly episodes on everything to do with sexual health education. In this conversation Rena and Steven discuss topics such as, how stress affects the pelvic floor, the health benefits of orgasms, how to save your sex life, why sperm count is decreasing worldwide, and how to really boost testosterone. (0:00) Intro (02:04) What is it you're seeking to do? (02:54) How do you define sexual health? (03:10) Do we understand our bodies? (04:34) Where does your training come from? (06:01) What's your training with the pelvic floor? (08:31) Why should our doctors be asking about our sexual health? (10:39) Is a weak pelvic floor in men linked to erectile dysfunction, and does sitting cause it too? (12:22) How much sex should couples be having? (14:06) Should we be experiencing pain during sex? (16:21) The vagina's expanding process (18:47) How do we communicate with our partners about sex? (21:45) What's the first step in re-building a good sex life? (25:46) Men vs women’s sexual desire as we age (28:35) Anticipation around sex causing more harm than good (29:35) Is a low libido a hormone problem? (31:53) Ways to increase testosterone (34:49) A decline in testosterone levels and sperm counts (36:01) Chemicals in everyday objects impacting sperm counts (37:54) How have sperm counts been decreasing over the years? (41:30) How do we increase our semen volume (43:20) Does masturbating improve my pelvic floor? (44:19) The impact our technology is having on our genitals (47:12) Does masturbation decrease testosterone levels? (48:41) Does too much masturbation have a bad effect on us? (50:34) Will masturbating make people blind? (50:53) What do you think of no nut November (52:29) Masturbating giving you more clarity of mind (55:47) Post nut clarity (59:15) The link between cancer and masturbation (01:01:12) Porn, is it bad? (01:05:11) VR headsets and porn (01:09:38) Trauma and how it relates to our sex lives (01:12:14) Can you have sex when pregnant? (01:12:57) Orgasms and the clitoris (01:19:00) What is an orgasm (01:22:40) Scheduling time for sex? (01:24:11) Is there a disparity on how long sex should actually take compared to how long it takes (01:27:49) Vagina myths (01:29:54) Pelvic floor exercises, how to do them (01:32:12) How do we know if we have pelvic floor issues (01:35:16) PENIS SIZE, is it possible to increase the size? (01:38:03) How big is a penis on average vs how big people think they should be? (01:41:14) Will my penis get smaller as we age? (01:42:32) Does body parts size indicate a bigger penis? (01:45:09) Labiaplasty (01:46:45) Squirting (01:49:40) Last guest question Follow Rena: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3VzI3vu Instagram - https://bit.ly/3TDaRk6 YouTube - https://bit.ly/3vx9knV Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Zoe -  http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/Steven-Bartlett-Digital-SOS?cid=psoc-ent_li_ebu_/brnd/Stevenbartlett01/aws/11.23/SB Study mentioned: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/ejaculation_frequency_and_prostate_cancer#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20the%20reverse%20was,lower%20risk%20of%20prostate%20cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Better-Sex Doctor: The Link Between Masturbating & Prostate Cancer! This Is The Perfect Amount Of Times To Have Sex! Strong Pelvic Floor = Better Sex! Dr Rena Malike85e979b-7aa7-49c3-b053-b7f71741505bMon, 01 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +00006962https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2024) Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2024)2e44756a-6a8c-4f4c-9793-e9c0cf89fd68Mon, 01 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: The Man of Heaven (2024) The Catechism demonstrates how Christ’s resurrection is “essentially different” from other cases of resurrection in the Bible and shows us how his rising from the dead is a “work of the Holy Trinity.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus was not merely “resuscitated” from the dead, as Jairus’ daughter or Lazarus, but he rose from the dead glorified, “filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 645-650. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism demonstrates how Christ’s resurrection is “essentially different” from other cases of resurrection in the Bible and shows us how his rising from the dead is a “work of the Holy Trinity.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus was not merely “resuscitated” from the dead, as Jairus’ daughter or Lazarus, but he rose from the dead glorified, “filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 645-650. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 92: The Man of Heaven (2024)c2a60c30-7512-4374-a1db-74008db7e6d9Mon, 01 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: The Man of Heaven (2024) The Catechism demonstrates how Christ’s resurrection is “essentially different” from other cases of resurrection in the Bible and shows us how his rising from the dead is a “work of the Holy Trinity.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus was not merely “resuscitated” from the dead, as Jairus’ daughter or Lazarus, but he rose from the dead glorified, “filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 645-650. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism demonstrates how Christ’s resurrection is “essentially different” from other cases of resurrection in the Bible and shows us how his rising from the dead is a “work of the Holy Trinity.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus was not merely “resuscitated” from the dead, as Jairus’ daughter or Lazarus, but he rose from the dead glorified, “filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 645-650. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 92: The Man of Heaven (2024)e7d03c01-bed1-4646-9c91-25ebb08bbdfcMon, 01 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2024) Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2024)4e1e1191-0fed-4853-9ce0-2376f69c9cd8Mon, 01 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2024) Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2024)ce02417d-6328-4592-8bba-cee70099dd9aMon, 01 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2024) Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2024)5aad645f-6a4e-4049-9898-8a34ee605befMon, 01 Apr 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFools Rush InSebastian quickly wrapped a rubber band around the faucet spray nozzle and ran back to the table. He watched his older sister rush into the kitchen and grab her water bottle. When she turned on the faucet, a fountain of water hit her in the face and she screamed. Sebastian laughed and stamped his feet on the floor. "April Fool!""Sebastian!" Leigh shrieked, dripping wet. "That's not funny! I'm going to be late for school!" Leigh was still fuming when Mom walked in. "Sebastian made the faucet spew water at me, and now I have to go change. I'm going to be late, and I have a quiz in my first class!"Mom glared at Sebastian, who shrugged and said, "It's April Fools' Day--we always prank each other on April Fools'."Once Leigh had changed clothes and driven off, Mom got a bottle of orange juice from the fridge and sat down. "Sebastian, I know you were just having fun, but playing a prank like that on Leigh when she's in a hurry to get to school isn't funny. She's trying to get her grades up so she can apply for college. Thinking she might miss her quiz this morning really upset her.""Sorry, Mom," said Sebastian. "I guess I didn't think about it--it seemed like fun to me.""I know," said Mom. "But if it's only fun for you, it's not a good joke." She unscrewed the top on the orange juice. "So how do I know if something is okay or not?" asked Sebastian."One thing to do is slow down and think things through. In the Bible, God tells us to think about others instead of just ourselves. We need to trust Him to help us love others the way He loves us by considering their needs and interests. If you had stopped to think about Leigh's feelings, you might have realized pulling a prank like that would upset her.""So is it ever okay to play an April Fools' joke on someone?" asked Sebastian. "Sure," said Mom as Sebastian reached for the orange juice. "Just make sure they're having as much fun as you." Sebastian tried to pour some juice into his cup, but nothing came out--it was frozen solid!Mom beamed at him. "April Fool!" They both erupted in laughter. –Courtney Lasater

Sebastian quickly wrapped a rubber band around the faucet spray nozzle and ran back to the table. He watched his older sister rush into the kitchen and grab her water bottle. When she turned on the faucet, a fountain of water hit her in the face and she screamed. Sebastian laughed and stamped his feet on the floor. "April Fool!""Sebastian!" Leigh shrieked, dripping wet. "That's not funny! I'm going to be late for school!" Leigh was still fuming when Mom walked in. "Sebastian made the faucet spew water at me, and now I have to go change. I'm going to be late, and I have a quiz in my first class!"Mom glared at Sebastian, who shrugged and said, "It's April Fools' Day--we always prank each other on April Fools'."Once Leigh had changed clothes and driven off, Mom got a bottle of orange juice from the fridge and sat down. "Sebastian, I know you were just having fun, but playing a prank like that on Leigh when she's in a hurry to get to school isn't funny. She's trying to get her grades up so she can apply for college. Thinking she might miss her quiz this morning really upset her.""Sorry, Mom," said Sebastian. "I guess I didn't think about it--it seemed like fun to me.""I know," said Mom. "But if it's only fun for you, it's not a good joke." She unscrewed the top on the orange juice. "So how do I know if something is okay or not?" asked Sebastian."One thing to do is slow down and think things through. In the Bible, God tells us to think about others instead of just ourselves. We need to trust Him to help us love others the way He loves us by considering their needs and interests. If you had stopped to think about Leigh's feelings, you might have realized pulling a prank like that would upset her.""So is it ever okay to play an April Fools' joke on someone?" asked Sebastian. "Sure," said Mom as Sebastian reached for the orange juice. "Just make sure they're having as much fun as you." Sebastian tried to pour some juice into his cup, but nothing came out--it was frozen solid!Mom beamed at him. "April Fool!" They both erupted in laughter. –Courtney Lasater

Fools Rush In770a0b08-83eb-4e57-9a27-c49fcd260ceeMon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFools Rush InSebastian quickly wrapped a rubber band around the faucet spray nozzle and ran back to the table. He watched his older sister rush into the kitchen and grab her water bottle. When she turned on the faucet, a fountain of water hit her in the face and she screamed. Sebastian laughed and stamped his feet on the floor. "April Fool!""Sebastian!" Leigh shrieked, dripping wet. "That's not funny! I'm going to be late for school!" Leigh was still fuming when Mom walked in. "Sebastian made the faucet spew water at me, and now I have to go change. I'm going to be late, and I have a quiz in my first class!"Mom glared at Sebastian, who shrugged and said, "It's April Fools' Day--we always prank each other on April Fools'."Once Leigh had changed clothes and driven off, Mom got a bottle of orange juice from the fridge and sat down. "Sebastian, I know you were just having fun, but playing a prank like that on Leigh when she's in a hurry to get to school isn't funny. She's trying to get her grades up so she can apply for college. Thinking she might miss her quiz this morning really upset her.""Sorry, Mom," said Sebastian. "I guess I didn't think about it--it seemed like fun to me.""I know," said Mom. "But if it's only fun for you, it's not a good joke." She unscrewed the top on the orange juice. "So how do I know if something is okay or not?" asked Sebastian."One thing to do is slow down and think things through. In the Bible, God tells us to think about others instead of just ourselves. We need to trust Him to help us love others the way He loves us by considering their needs and interests. If you had stopped to think about Leigh's feelings, you might have realized pulling a prank like that would upset her.""So is it ever okay to play an April Fools' joke on someone?" asked Sebastian. "Sure," said Mom as Sebastian reached for the orange juice. "Just make sure they're having as much fun as you." Sebastian tried to pour some juice into his cup, but nothing came out--it was frozen solid!Mom beamed at him. "April Fool!" They both erupted in laughter. –Courtney Lasater

Sebastian quickly wrapped a rubber band around the faucet spray nozzle and ran back to the table. He watched his older sister rush into the kitchen and grab her water bottle. When she turned on the faucet, a fountain of water hit her in the face and she screamed. Sebastian laughed and stamped his feet on the floor. "April Fool!""Sebastian!" Leigh shrieked, dripping wet. "That's not funny! I'm going to be late for school!" Leigh was still fuming when Mom walked in. "Sebastian made the faucet spew water at me, and now I have to go change. I'm going to be late, and I have a quiz in my first class!"Mom glared at Sebastian, who shrugged and said, "It's April Fools' Day--we always prank each other on April Fools'."Once Leigh had changed clothes and driven off, Mom got a bottle of orange juice from the fridge and sat down. "Sebastian, I know you were just having fun, but playing a prank like that on Leigh when she's in a hurry to get to school isn't funny. She's trying to get her grades up so she can apply for college. Thinking she might miss her quiz this morning really upset her.""Sorry, Mom," said Sebastian. "I guess I didn't think about it--it seemed like fun to me.""I know," said Mom. "But if it's only fun for you, it's not a good joke." She unscrewed the top on the orange juice. "So how do I know if something is okay or not?" asked Sebastian."One thing to do is slow down and think things through. In the Bible, God tells us to think about others instead of just ourselves. We need to trust Him to help us love others the way He loves us by considering their needs and interests. If you had stopped to think about Leigh's feelings, you might have realized pulling a prank like that would upset her.""So is it ever okay to play an April Fools' joke on someone?" asked Sebastian. "Sure," said Mom as Sebastian reached for the orange juice. "Just make sure they're having as much fun as you." Sebastian tried to pour some juice into his cup, but nothing came out--it was frozen solid!Mom beamed at him. "April Fool!" They both erupted in laughter. –Courtney Lasater

Fools Rush Inba06db18-98a8-4c41-88ee-9554e6622e0bMon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Gideon's Story (2024) In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 91: Gideon's Story (2024)e9fb5281-bb97-4d23-86a9-49e2d23df7ecSun, 31 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Christ Rose from the Dead (2024) The Catechism tackles Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead which is the “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ&quot;. Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ&#39;s resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism tackles Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead which is the “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ&quot;. Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ&#39;s resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 91: Christ Rose from the Dead (2024)df6c3eb3-c354-469c-9968-3715e4452830Sun, 31 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Christ Rose from the Dead (2024) The Catechism tackles Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead which is the “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ&quot;. Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ&#39;s resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism tackles Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead which is the “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ&quot;. Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ&#39;s resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 91: Christ Rose from the Dead (2024)de73a4c1-371a-4c44-80b3-ec4d4320ef84Sun, 31 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Gideon's Story (2024) In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 91: Gideon's Story (2024)8c5b78fe-681f-40fb-92b1-5afa7687a611Sun, 31 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Gideon's Story (2024) In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 91: Gideon's Story (2024)e5371f45-f8cf-46fc-a2eb-f1cb66821bd3Sun, 31 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Gideon's Story (2024) In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 91: Gideon's Story (2024)76062b34-e9b7-459c-9e4e-9876904ea063Sun, 31 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDead or Alive"Is not!" Santiago's voice rang throughout the house."Is too!" Aria shouted back at her older brother."Don't be so narrow-minded!" said Santiago crossly. "When you're older, you'll learn more about the world and find out you're not always right.""Well, Dad's older than you, and I'm sure he agrees with me!" Aria said, crossing her arms. She turned to her father, who was just coming into the room. "Santiago's been learning about different religions, and he thinks they're as good as ours," she said."I didn't say that!" protested Santiago. "But you should be willing to listen to other people and think about what they say instead of being so sure you're the only one who's right.""Well, I learned a verse in church that says no one gets to heaven except through Jesus," said Aria. "Isn't that right, Dad?"Both of them looked at their father expectantly. "Yes, Aria," said Dad. "The Bible is very clear that Jesus is the only way to eternal life.""But some of the religious leaders we've been learning about in school were really good people," said Santiago."It may seem that way, but think about this," said Dad. "Has your teacher told you about Mohammed's tomb? Or Buddha's grave? You could visit the places where those men are buried, right?"Santiago shrugged. "I guess so. I could visit the tomb where Jesus was buried too.""If you visited each of those graves or tombs, what would you find there?" asked Dad.Aria smiled. "You wouldn't find anything in Jesus's tomb, just like when Mary and the disciples saw it on Easter morning. But those other graves aren't empty."Dad nodded. "Aria's right, Santiago. Jesus died to pay the price for our sins, but then He rose again so all of us can have eternal life. The men you're learning about may have been very smart teachers--in fact, many of them mimic the teaching of Jesus. But not one of them took our sins upon himself, died to take our punishment, and then came back to life to save us. Those men are still dead. If you choose to trust in anyone other than Jesus, you are choosing death, not life." –Lore Wolif

"Is not!" Santiago's voice rang throughout the house."Is too!" Aria shouted back at her older brother."Don't be so narrow-minded!" said Santiago crossly. "When you're older, you'll learn more about the world and find out you're not always right.""Well, Dad's older than you, and I'm sure he agrees with me!" Aria said, crossing her arms. She turned to her father, who was just coming into the room. "Santiago's been learning about different religions, and he thinks they're as good as ours," she said."I didn't say that!" protested Santiago. "But you should be willing to listen to other people and think about what they say instead of being so sure you're the only one who's right.""Well, I learned a verse in church that says no one gets to heaven except through Jesus," said Aria. "Isn't that right, Dad?"Both of them looked at their father expectantly. "Yes, Aria," said Dad. "The Bible is very clear that Jesus is the only way to eternal life.""But some of the religious leaders we've been learning about in school were really good people," said Santiago."It may seem that way, but think about this," said Dad. "Has your teacher told you about Mohammed's tomb? Or Buddha's grave? You could visit the places where those men are buried, right?"Santiago shrugged. "I guess so. I could visit the tomb where Jesus was buried too.""If you visited each of those graves or tombs, what would you find there?" asked Dad.Aria smiled. "You wouldn't find anything in Jesus's tomb, just like when Mary and the disciples saw it on Easter morning. But those other graves aren't empty."Dad nodded. "Aria's right, Santiago. Jesus died to pay the price for our sins, but then He rose again so all of us can have eternal life. The men you're learning about may have been very smart teachers--in fact, many of them mimic the teaching of Jesus. But not one of them took our sins upon himself, died to take our punishment, and then came back to life to save us. Those men are still dead. If you choose to trust in anyone other than Jesus, you are choosing death, not life." –Lore Wolif

Dead or Alive25da271c-c0e5-4724-afbc-00ca08e2eafcSun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDead or Alive"Is not!" Santiago's voice rang throughout the house."Is too!" Aria shouted back at her older brother."Don't be so narrow-minded!" said Santiago crossly. "When you're older, you'll learn more about the world and find out you're not always right.""Well, Dad's older than you, and I'm sure he agrees with me!" Aria said, crossing her arms. She turned to her father, who was just coming into the room. "Santiago's been learning about different religions, and he thinks they're as good as ours," she said."I didn't say that!" protested Santiago. "But you should be willing to listen to other people and think about what they say instead of being so sure you're the only one who's right.""Well, I learned a verse in church that says no one gets to heaven except through Jesus," said Aria. "Isn't that right, Dad?"Both of them looked at their father expectantly. "Yes, Aria," said Dad. "The Bible is very clear that Jesus is the only way to eternal life.""But some of the religious leaders we've been learning about in school were really good people," said Santiago."It may seem that way, but think about this," said Dad. "Has your teacher told you about Mohammed's tomb? Or Buddha's grave? You could visit the places where those men are buried, right?"Santiago shrugged. "I guess so. I could visit the tomb where Jesus was buried too.""If you visited each of those graves or tombs, what would you find there?" asked Dad.Aria smiled. "You wouldn't find anything in Jesus's tomb, just like when Mary and the disciples saw it on Easter morning. But those other graves aren't empty."Dad nodded. "Aria's right, Santiago. Jesus died to pay the price for our sins, but then He rose again so all of us can have eternal life. The men you're learning about may have been very smart teachers--in fact, many of them mimic the teaching of Jesus. But not one of them took our sins upon himself, died to take our punishment, and then came back to life to save us. Those men are still dead. If you choose to trust in anyone other than Jesus, you are choosing death, not life." –Lore Wolif

"Is not!" Santiago's voice rang throughout the house."Is too!" Aria shouted back at her older brother."Don't be so narrow-minded!" said Santiago crossly. "When you're older, you'll learn more about the world and find out you're not always right.""Well, Dad's older than you, and I'm sure he agrees with me!" Aria said, crossing her arms. She turned to her father, who was just coming into the room. "Santiago's been learning about different religions, and he thinks they're as good as ours," she said."I didn't say that!" protested Santiago. "But you should be willing to listen to other people and think about what they say instead of being so sure you're the only one who's right.""Well, I learned a verse in church that says no one gets to heaven except through Jesus," said Aria. "Isn't that right, Dad?"Both of them looked at their father expectantly. "Yes, Aria," said Dad. "The Bible is very clear that Jesus is the only way to eternal life.""But some of the religious leaders we've been learning about in school were really good people," said Santiago."It may seem that way, but think about this," said Dad. "Has your teacher told you about Mohammed's tomb? Or Buddha's grave? You could visit the places where those men are buried, right?"Santiago shrugged. "I guess so. I could visit the tomb where Jesus was buried too.""If you visited each of those graves or tombs, what would you find there?" asked Dad.Aria smiled. "You wouldn't find anything in Jesus's tomb, just like when Mary and the disciples saw it on Easter morning. But those other graves aren't empty."Dad nodded. "Aria's right, Santiago. Jesus died to pay the price for our sins, but then He rose again so all of us can have eternal life. The men you're learning about may have been very smart teachers--in fact, many of them mimic the teaching of Jesus. But not one of them took our sins upon himself, died to take our punishment, and then came back to life to save us. Those men are still dead. If you choose to trust in anyone other than Jesus, you are choosing death, not life." –Lore Wolif

Dead or Alive13402737-9be6-47ff-8757-506c4bf4b779Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/31/24 Necessary or Accessory Homily from Easter Sunday. Are Jesus and the Mass merely optional...or essential? We have such full lives and such small hearts that we are relieved when things get cancelled. But, for the things that are neccesary, we would be devasted if we missed them. Who Jesus is to us will determine our response when we are not able to get to Mass or receive the Eucharist. Mass Readings from March 31, 2024: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

Homily from Easter Sunday. Are Jesus and the Mass merely optional...or essential? We have such full lives and such small hearts that we are relieved when things get cancelled. But, for the things that are neccesary, we would be devasted if we missed them. Who Jesus is to us will determine our response when we are not able to get to Mass or receive the Eucharist. Mass Readings from March 31, 2024: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

full03/31/24 Necessary or Accessory01fa1ec4-0ba1-404a-92ee-c6ca66969e88Sat, 30 Mar 2024 19:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/31/24 Necessary or Accessory Homily from Easter Sunday. Are Jesus and the Mass merely optional...or essential? We have such full lives and such small hearts that we are relieved when things get cancelled. But, for the things that are neccesary, we would be devasted if we missed them. Who Jesus is to us will determine our response when we are not able to get to Mass or receive the Eucharist. Mass Readings from March 31, 2024: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

Homily from Easter Sunday. Are Jesus and the Mass merely optional...or essential? We have such full lives and such small hearts that we are relieved when things get cancelled. But, for the things that are neccesary, we would be devasted if we missed them. Who Jesus is to us will determine our response when we are not able to get to Mass or receive the Eucharist. Mass Readings from March 31, 2024: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

full03/31/24 Necessary or Accessory7a40e67b-94bb-4733-b716-5e6ba742d543Sat, 30 Mar 2024 19:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/31/24 Necessary or Accessory Homily from Easter Sunday. Are Jesus and the Mass merely optional...or essential? We have such full lives and such small hearts that we are relieved when things get cancelled. But, for the things that are neccesary, we would be devasted if we missed them. Who Jesus is to us will determine our response when we are not able to get to Mass or receive the Eucharist. Mass Readings from March 31, 2024: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

Homily from Easter Sunday. Are Jesus and the Mass merely optional...or essential? We have such full lives and such small hearts that we are relieved when things get cancelled. But, for the things that are neccesary, we would be devasted if we missed them. Who Jesus is to us will determine our response when we are not able to get to Mass or receive the Eucharist. Mass Readings from March 31, 2024: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

full03/31/24 Necessary or Accessory057b0e09-76d5-4a51-85f6-d19cd833c1d8Sat, 30 Mar 2024 19:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2024)0ee1449c-1b07-4bf2-b502-3b4c3b42f657Sat, 30 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Christ Descended into Hell (2024) Have you ever said the words from the Creed at Mass, “he descended into hell” and wondered, “Really? Jesus did? Why?” The Catechism shares the secrets of this line from the Creed and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell “brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfillment.” Fr. Mike makes it clear to us that Jesus did not come to save only the righteous who happened to be alive during his time here on earth, but he came to save all those righteous men and women who came before him and would come after him. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 631-637. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Have you ever said the words from the Creed at Mass, “he descended into hell” and wondered, “Really? Jesus did? Why?” The Catechism shares the secrets of this line from the Creed and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell “brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfillment.” Fr. Mike makes it clear to us that Jesus did not come to save only the righteous who happened to be alive during his time here on earth, but he came to save all those righteous men and women who came before him and would come after him. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 631-637. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 90: Christ Descended into Hell (2024)4a13f0b9-8ffd-4f8c-9f07-aced65aebb69Sat, 30 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Christ Descended into Hell (2024) Have you ever said the words from the Creed at Mass, “he descended into hell” and wondered, “Really? Jesus did? Why?” The Catechism shares the secrets of this line from the Creed and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell “brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfillment.” Fr. Mike makes it clear to us that Jesus did not come to save only the righteous who happened to be alive during his time here on earth, but he came to save all those righteous men and women who came before him and would come after him. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 631-637. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Have you ever said the words from the Creed at Mass, “he descended into hell” and wondered, “Really? Jesus did? Why?” The Catechism shares the secrets of this line from the Creed and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell “brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfillment.” Fr. Mike makes it clear to us that Jesus did not come to save only the righteous who happened to be alive during his time here on earth, but he came to save all those righteous men and women who came before him and would come after him. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 631-637. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 90: Christ Descended into Hell (2024)da531871-eebd-483a-b79e-9cadc490b1c1Sat, 30 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2024)e183b8b1-2209-49f2-a689-dde23fa94078Sat, 30 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2024)497ee4d6-e47b-4623-aa7c-56d4afd4d4afSat, 30 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2024)25bc47fb-e4f0-40f8-925b-e60a3fc68d2aSat, 30 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCanyon Echo"Yum! Those hamburgers smell really good!" exclaimed Isla as her mom turned the meat on the grill. "I'll call Dad and Evelyn. They said they'd stay close enough to hear us." The family was camping in a mountain canyon, and Isla's dad and sister had gone to collect some firewood while Isla and Mom got their meal ready. Isla faced the high cliffs opposite the campsite, took a deep breath, and loudly shouted, "Yoo-hoo!""Yoo-hoo!" came back to her, clear as a bell."Supper!" yelled Isla."Supper!" was the immediate response.Isla looked a little puzzled, then she grinned as Dad and Evelyn walked into the campsite. "When I heard 'yoo-hoo' coming from the other side of the canyon, I thought you were answering me, Evelyn," she said with a giggle. "But I knew you weren't calling me to supper. It was my own echo.""So you got acquainted with the friendly echo that lives on the canyon wall," said Dad with a smile."Echoes don't live on canyon walls," said Evelyn. "They're made by sound waves bouncing back to us so that we hear the sound again." She grinned. "Now, can I please have a hamburger? I'm starving."After supper, Evelyn joined Isla in talking with the canyon echo. Finally, Isla called, "Good night," and then she listened as the echo repeated the message. "Echoes are fun," she said."Did you know that we should be echoes too?" Dad asked."What do you mean?" asked Evelyn. "How can we be echoes?""Well," said Dad, "when God speaks to people today, they don't actually hear a voice. His words are found in the Bible--it tells us who He is, how much He loves us, and what Jesus did to save us. But since not everyone reads the Bible, Christians need to be echoes of God's love and truth in the world. We can do that by telling people about Jesus and showing the same love to others that He showed us when He died to pay for our sins.""So we're like God's echoes," said Isla."Amen!" Dad said loudly--and they all listened quietly as the answering "Amen" wafted back from the canyon wall. –Trudy VanderVeen

"Yum! Those hamburgers smell really good!" exclaimed Isla as her mom turned the meat on the grill. "I'll call Dad and Evelyn. They said they'd stay close enough to hear us." The family was camping in a mountain canyon, and Isla's dad and sister had gone to collect some firewood while Isla and Mom got their meal ready. Isla faced the high cliffs opposite the campsite, took a deep breath, and loudly shouted, "Yoo-hoo!""Yoo-hoo!" came back to her, clear as a bell."Supper!" yelled Isla."Supper!" was the immediate response.Isla looked a little puzzled, then she grinned as Dad and Evelyn walked into the campsite. "When I heard 'yoo-hoo' coming from the other side of the canyon, I thought you were answering me, Evelyn," she said with a giggle. "But I knew you weren't calling me to supper. It was my own echo.""So you got acquainted with the friendly echo that lives on the canyon wall," said Dad with a smile."Echoes don't live on canyon walls," said Evelyn. "They're made by sound waves bouncing back to us so that we hear the sound again." She grinned. "Now, can I please have a hamburger? I'm starving."After supper, Evelyn joined Isla in talking with the canyon echo. Finally, Isla called, "Good night," and then she listened as the echo repeated the message. "Echoes are fun," she said."Did you know that we should be echoes too?" Dad asked."What do you mean?" asked Evelyn. "How can we be echoes?""Well," said Dad, "when God speaks to people today, they don't actually hear a voice. His words are found in the Bible--it tells us who He is, how much He loves us, and what Jesus did to save us. But since not everyone reads the Bible, Christians need to be echoes of God's love and truth in the world. We can do that by telling people about Jesus and showing the same love to others that He showed us when He died to pay for our sins.""So we're like God's echoes," said Isla."Amen!" Dad said loudly--and they all listened quietly as the answering "Amen" wafted back from the canyon wall. –Trudy VanderVeen

Canyon Echo6a5a49cb-c213-4972-80f9-669996599754Sat, 30 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCanyon Echo"Yum! Those hamburgers smell really good!" exclaimed Isla as her mom turned the meat on the grill. "I'll call Dad and Evelyn. They said they'd stay close enough to hear us." The family was camping in a mountain canyon, and Isla's dad and sister had gone to collect some firewood while Isla and Mom got their meal ready. Isla faced the high cliffs opposite the campsite, took a deep breath, and loudly shouted, "Yoo-hoo!""Yoo-hoo!" came back to her, clear as a bell."Supper!" yelled Isla."Supper!" was the immediate response.Isla looked a little puzzled, then she grinned as Dad and Evelyn walked into the campsite. "When I heard 'yoo-hoo' coming from the other side of the canyon, I thought you were answering me, Evelyn," she said with a giggle. "But I knew you weren't calling me to supper. It was my own echo.""So you got acquainted with the friendly echo that lives on the canyon wall," said Dad with a smile."Echoes don't live on canyon walls," said Evelyn. "They're made by sound waves bouncing back to us so that we hear the sound again." She grinned. "Now, can I please have a hamburger? I'm starving."After supper, Evelyn joined Isla in talking with the canyon echo. Finally, Isla called, "Good night," and then she listened as the echo repeated the message. "Echoes are fun," she said."Did you know that we should be echoes too?" Dad asked."What do you mean?" asked Evelyn. "How can we be echoes?""Well," said Dad, "when God speaks to people today, they don't actually hear a voice. His words are found in the Bible--it tells us who He is, how much He loves us, and what Jesus did to save us. But since not everyone reads the Bible, Christians need to be echoes of God's love and truth in the world. We can do that by telling people about Jesus and showing the same love to others that He showed us when He died to pay for our sins.""So we're like God's echoes," said Isla."Amen!" Dad said loudly--and they all listened quietly as the answering "Amen" wafted back from the canyon wall. –Trudy VanderVeen

"Yum! Those hamburgers smell really good!" exclaimed Isla as her mom turned the meat on the grill. "I'll call Dad and Evelyn. They said they'd stay close enough to hear us." The family was camping in a mountain canyon, and Isla's dad and sister had gone to collect some firewood while Isla and Mom got their meal ready. Isla faced the high cliffs opposite the campsite, took a deep breath, and loudly shouted, "Yoo-hoo!""Yoo-hoo!" came back to her, clear as a bell."Supper!" yelled Isla."Supper!" was the immediate response.Isla looked a little puzzled, then she grinned as Dad and Evelyn walked into the campsite. "When I heard 'yoo-hoo' coming from the other side of the canyon, I thought you were answering me, Evelyn," she said with a giggle. "But I knew you weren't calling me to supper. It was my own echo.""So you got acquainted with the friendly echo that lives on the canyon wall," said Dad with a smile."Echoes don't live on canyon walls," said Evelyn. "They're made by sound waves bouncing back to us so that we hear the sound again." She grinned. "Now, can I please have a hamburger? I'm starving."After supper, Evelyn joined Isla in talking with the canyon echo. Finally, Isla called, "Good night," and then she listened as the echo repeated the message. "Echoes are fun," she said."Did you know that we should be echoes too?" Dad asked."What do you mean?" asked Evelyn. "How can we be echoes?""Well," said Dad, "when God speaks to people today, they don't actually hear a voice. His words are found in the Bible--it tells us who He is, how much He loves us, and what Jesus did to save us. But since not everyone reads the Bible, Christians need to be echoes of God's love and truth in the world. We can do that by telling people about Jesus and showing the same love to others that He showed us when He died to pay for our sins.""So we're like God's echoes," said Isla."Amen!" Dad said loudly--and they all listened quietly as the answering "Amen" wafted back from the canyon wall. –Trudy VanderVeen

Canyon Echod2d14e43-6c80-4c1e-be6e-9bb6e20b34c3Sat, 30 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/29/24 The Man of Sorrows Homily from Good Friday. Jesus won the world in His weakness. We would like for our Lord to be triumphant in His conquering of sin and death. But the people around Him as He saved the world were largely ignorant, indifferent, or antagonistic. Yet, Jesus won the world through His wounds. Mass Readings from March 29, 2024: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday. Jesus won the world in His weakness. We would like for our Lord to be triumphant in His conquering of sin and death. But the people around Him as He saved the world were largely ignorant, indifferent, or antagonistic. Yet, Jesus won the world through His wounds. Mass Readings from March 29, 2024: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full03/29/24 The Man of Sorrowsed9c974e-78c2-4bab-a2f4-b539418b1f71Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/29/24 The Man of Sorrows Homily from Good Friday. Jesus won the world in His weakness. We would like for our Lord to be triumphant in His conquering of sin and death. But the people around Him as He saved the world were largely ignorant, indifferent, or antagonistic. Yet, Jesus won the world through His wounds. Mass Readings from March 29, 2024: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday. Jesus won the world in His weakness. We would like for our Lord to be triumphant in His conquering of sin and death. But the people around Him as He saved the world were largely ignorant, indifferent, or antagonistic. Yet, Jesus won the world through His wounds. Mass Readings from March 29, 2024: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full03/29/24 The Man of Sorrows21b1b04a-cec3-43e6-bbcb-0f3c9dc32310Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/29/24 The Man of Sorrows Homily from Good Friday. Jesus won the world in His weakness. We would like for our Lord to be triumphant in His conquering of sin and death. But the people around Him as He saved the world were largely ignorant, indifferent, or antagonistic. Yet, Jesus won the world through His wounds. Mass Readings from March 29, 2024: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday. Jesus won the world in His weakness. We would like for our Lord to be triumphant in His conquering of sin and death. But the people around Him as He saved the world were largely ignorant, indifferent, or antagonistic. Yet, Jesus won the world through His wounds. Mass Readings from March 29, 2024: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full03/29/24 The Man of Sorrowse52f423d-2c56-44f6-b83a-76542e077b1dFri, 29 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 155: The "Post Date 8" Questions You Need To Ask To Find 'The One' - Logan UryIn this moment, behavioural expert and dating coach, Logan Ury discusses the 3 fundamental things to look for in a partner. Too often people have a rigid list of exact traits that they want in their future partner in relationship science this is called, ‘relationship shopping’. This is the idea of shopping for your partner like you would do with any product online. However, more often than not, people end up in a long term relationship with someone who has none of these traits. The reason for this is that while people may think they know what they want, they are wrong. Instead, Logan says you need to date like a scientist, experimenting and constantly changing your hypothesis of what you want in a partner. This can be achieved by using Logan’s 8 questions to ask yourself after a date, the focus of this is examining who are you around that person, and what side of you do they bring out, as this is who you will be for the rest of the relationship. Listen to the full episode here Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/sXZ3OZpToHb Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/nAu4hnmToHb Watch the Episodes On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Logan: https://www.loganury.com https://www.instagram.com/loganury/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, behavioural expert and dating coach, Logan Ury discusses the 3 fundamental things to look for in a partner. Too often people have a rigid list of exact traits that they want in their future partner in relationship science this is called, ‘relationship shopping’. This is the idea of shopping for your partner like you would do with any product online. However, more often than not, people end up in a long term relationship with someone who has none of these traits. The reason for this is that while people may think they know what they want, they are wrong. Instead, Logan says you need to date like a scientist, experimenting and constantly changing your hypothesis of what you want in a partner. This can be achieved by using Logan’s 8 questions to ask yourself after a date, the focus of this is examining who are you around that person, and what side of you do they bring out, as this is who you will be for the rest of the relationship. Listen to the full episode here Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/sXZ3OZpToHb Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/nAu4hnmToHb Watch the Episodes On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Logan: https://www.loganury.com https://www.instagram.com/loganury/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 155: The "Post Date 8" Questions You Need To Ask To Find 'The One' - Logan Ury93d9df32-9434-4bda-aab0-ed1a2ae834b3Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000688https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDeath, Burial, Resurrection (Easter Episode) | Girls Gone BibleIT'S FRIDAY....... BUT SUNDAY IS COMING. (episode starts at 4 minutes after Easter Intro) GGB gang. our Easter episode. we've been so excited for this episode and we've been SO excited for Easter. this episode means so much to us because it is ALL about the death, the burial, and the resurrection of our Savior. a lot of reading, a lot of theology, a lot of the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead. we will be fasting from Friday to Sunday to honor our Savior if anyone wants to join. (remember to use wisdom when fasting... fast from  food, or a specific food, or a juice fast, or even a social media fast. do your research and be safe always.) write in the comments &amp; tell us how your fast is going. happy Good Friday you guys. and then happy Easter. we love you so much. keep your eyes on Jesus. we're praying you feel so so close to Him this weekend and that He becomes so incredibly real to you. in Jesus name. we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. (enough to literally die for you. it's still so crazy) -Ang &amp; Ari WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!!!!!!!! the first night of GGB LIVE SHOW tour is set for May 15th in Atlanta, Georgia at the Center Stage Theatre. click this link for tickets https://girlsgonebible.com/pages/live... we can't wait to see you, love you, pray with you, laugh &amp; cry with you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

IT'S FRIDAY....... BUT SUNDAY IS COMING. (episode starts at 4 minutes after Easter Intro) GGB gang. our Easter episode. we've been so excited for this episode and we've been SO excited for Easter. this episode means so much to us because it is ALL about the death, the burial, and the resurrection of our Savior. a lot of reading, a lot of theology, a lot of the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead. we will be fasting from Friday to Sunday to honor our Savior if anyone wants to join. (remember to use wisdom when fasting... fast from  food, or a specific food, or a juice fast, or even a social media fast. do your research and be safe always.) write in the comments &amp; tell us how your fast is going. happy Good Friday you guys. and then happy Easter. we love you so much. keep your eyes on Jesus. we're praying you feel so so close to Him this weekend and that He becomes so incredibly real to you. in Jesus name. we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you so much more. (enough to literally die for you. it's still so crazy) -Ang &amp; Ari WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!!!!!!!! the first night of GGB LIVE SHOW tour is set for May 15th in Atlanta, Georgia at the Center Stage Theatre. click this link for tickets https://girlsgonebible.com/pages/live... we can't wait to see you, love you, pray with you, laugh &amp; cry with you. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullDeath, Burial, Resurrection (Easter Episode) | Girls Gone Bible80ce269d-d084-42ae-90f1-68927b6a7d50Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:57:07 +00003956https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2024) Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2024)d8280f50-cb93-4806-8d28-4dff8c26b68bFri, 29 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried (2024) When he was crucified, Jesus experienced a real human death, the separation of his soul from his body. Because of his divinity, though, Jesus’ body did not see corruption, and his body and soul were reunited in the Resurrection. The risen Christ is the meeting point of death and life. We learn that as Christians, in Baptism, we die to sin, are buried with Christ, and then in him, we rise to new life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraph 624-630. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When he was crucified, Jesus experienced a real human death, the separation of his soul from his body. Because of his divinity, though, Jesus’ body did not see corruption, and his body and soul were reunited in the Resurrection. The risen Christ is the meeting point of death and life. We learn that as Christians, in Baptism, we die to sin, are buried with Christ, and then in him, we rise to new life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraph 624-630. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried (2024)64e1f9b9-cd2b-47f2-8bf5-e561e879f29aFri, 29 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried (2024) When he was crucified, Jesus experienced a real human death, the separation of his soul from his body. Because of his divinity, though, Jesus’ body did not see corruption, and his body and soul were reunited in the Resurrection. The risen Christ is the meeting point of death and life. We learn that as Christians, in Baptism, we die to sin, are buried with Christ, and then in him, we rise to new life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraph 624-630. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When he was crucified, Jesus experienced a real human death, the separation of his soul from his body. Because of his divinity, though, Jesus’ body did not see corruption, and his body and soul were reunited in the Resurrection. The risen Christ is the meeting point of death and life. We learn that as Christians, in Baptism, we die to sin, are buried with Christ, and then in him, we rise to new life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraph 624-630. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried (2024)762d2cb1-9023-4d47-846b-23c3aa91003cFri, 29 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2024) Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2024)ae5c1d88-71e6-4646-aac6-343a15556485Fri, 29 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2024) Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2024)2c0f658f-2ab6-42c4-9463-26a7905245f8Fri, 29 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2024) Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2024)253acc8a-f84a-4190-97af-f9938437409fFri, 29 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Free GiftCillian was so excited. Nice weather was finally here, and he was big enough to ride a bike with real gears! He got on the bike Mom bought last year at a garage sale and pedaled down the street. Then he tried shifting gears, but his ten-gear bike wouldn't shift out of third gear. He sadly returned home. Mom had agreed to buy the bike, but all repairs had to come out of his savings."Mom, it's busted. The bike doesn't work. It won't shift."Mom knew of a bike shop not very far from their home. She loaded the bike into their van and they headed to the shop. When they rolled the bike in, the shop worker asked what was wrong. Cillian explained, feeling very anxious. He didn't have a lot of money saved up--what if it was too expensive to fix? What if it couldn't be fixed? But within two minutes, the bike mechanic adjusted a cable and all the gears shifted perfectly. "What do we owe you?" Mom asked."Nothing!" the mechanic said."Are you sure?" Cillian was skeptical. "No one does anything for free.""Your thanks is enough," the mechanic said, smiling."Well then, thank you!" Cillian said.As Cillian and Mom drove home, Cillian was overjoyed. "I can't believe it," he said. "Nothing on earth is ever free!" "Well, there is one thing," Mom said. "And it's the best thing.""What's that?" asked Cillian.Mom smiled at him. "When Jesus died on the cross and rose again, He paid the price for our sins. He offers us the free gift of eternal life with God. And it's free for us, because Jesus paid for it! If you had told the mechanic you didn't want the free gift he gave you, you would have had to pay him for fixing your bike.""And I probably don't have enough money," admitted Cillian."Just like we would never have been able to afford the cost of our sins," said Mom. "So we accepted the free gift.""Of course," said Cillian. "We would be crazy not to!" –Vicky Kaseorg

Cillian was so excited. Nice weather was finally here, and he was big enough to ride a bike with real gears! He got on the bike Mom bought last year at a garage sale and pedaled down the street. Then he tried shifting gears, but his ten-gear bike wouldn't shift out of third gear. He sadly returned home. Mom had agreed to buy the bike, but all repairs had to come out of his savings."Mom, it's busted. The bike doesn't work. It won't shift."Mom knew of a bike shop not very far from their home. She loaded the bike into their van and they headed to the shop. When they rolled the bike in, the shop worker asked what was wrong. Cillian explained, feeling very anxious. He didn't have a lot of money saved up--what if it was too expensive to fix? What if it couldn't be fixed? But within two minutes, the bike mechanic adjusted a cable and all the gears shifted perfectly. "What do we owe you?" Mom asked."Nothing!" the mechanic said."Are you sure?" Cillian was skeptical. "No one does anything for free.""Your thanks is enough," the mechanic said, smiling."Well then, thank you!" Cillian said.As Cillian and Mom drove home, Cillian was overjoyed. "I can't believe it," he said. "Nothing on earth is ever free!" "Well, there is one thing," Mom said. "And it's the best thing.""What's that?" asked Cillian.Mom smiled at him. "When Jesus died on the cross and rose again, He paid the price for our sins. He offers us the free gift of eternal life with God. And it's free for us, because Jesus paid for it! If you had told the mechanic you didn't want the free gift he gave you, you would have had to pay him for fixing your bike.""And I probably don't have enough money," admitted Cillian."Just like we would never have been able to afford the cost of our sins," said Mom. "So we accepted the free gift.""Of course," said Cillian. "We would be crazy not to!" –Vicky Kaseorg

A Free Gift85e8e925-2758-4a9a-b416-8563e53a8bbfFri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Free GiftCillian was so excited. Nice weather was finally here, and he was big enough to ride a bike with real gears! He got on the bike Mom bought last year at a garage sale and pedaled down the street. Then he tried shifting gears, but his ten-gear bike wouldn't shift out of third gear. He sadly returned home. Mom had agreed to buy the bike, but all repairs had to come out of his savings."Mom, it's busted. The bike doesn't work. It won't shift."Mom knew of a bike shop not very far from their home. She loaded the bike into their van and they headed to the shop. When they rolled the bike in, the shop worker asked what was wrong. Cillian explained, feeling very anxious. He didn't have a lot of money saved up--what if it was too expensive to fix? What if it couldn't be fixed? But within two minutes, the bike mechanic adjusted a cable and all the gears shifted perfectly. "What do we owe you?" Mom asked."Nothing!" the mechanic said."Are you sure?" Cillian was skeptical. "No one does anything for free.""Your thanks is enough," the mechanic said, smiling."Well then, thank you!" Cillian said.As Cillian and Mom drove home, Cillian was overjoyed. "I can't believe it," he said. "Nothing on earth is ever free!" "Well, there is one thing," Mom said. "And it's the best thing.""What's that?" asked Cillian.Mom smiled at him. "When Jesus died on the cross and rose again, He paid the price for our sins. He offers us the free gift of eternal life with God. And it's free for us, because Jesus paid for it! If you had told the mechanic you didn't want the free gift he gave you, you would have had to pay him for fixing your bike.""And I probably don't have enough money," admitted Cillian."Just like we would never have been able to afford the cost of our sins," said Mom. "So we accepted the free gift.""Of course," said Cillian. "We would be crazy not to!" –Vicky Kaseorg

Cillian was so excited. Nice weather was finally here, and he was big enough to ride a bike with real gears! He got on the bike Mom bought last year at a garage sale and pedaled down the street. Then he tried shifting gears, but his ten-gear bike wouldn't shift out of third gear. He sadly returned home. Mom had agreed to buy the bike, but all repairs had to come out of his savings."Mom, it's busted. The bike doesn't work. It won't shift."Mom knew of a bike shop not very far from their home. She loaded the bike into their van and they headed to the shop. When they rolled the bike in, the shop worker asked what was wrong. Cillian explained, feeling very anxious. He didn't have a lot of money saved up--what if it was too expensive to fix? What if it couldn't be fixed? But within two minutes, the bike mechanic adjusted a cable and all the gears shifted perfectly. "What do we owe you?" Mom asked."Nothing!" the mechanic said."Are you sure?" Cillian was skeptical. "No one does anything for free.""Your thanks is enough," the mechanic said, smiling."Well then, thank you!" Cillian said.As Cillian and Mom drove home, Cillian was overjoyed. "I can't believe it," he said. "Nothing on earth is ever free!" "Well, there is one thing," Mom said. "And it's the best thing.""What's that?" asked Cillian.Mom smiled at him. "When Jesus died on the cross and rose again, He paid the price for our sins. He offers us the free gift of eternal life with God. And it's free for us, because Jesus paid for it! If you had told the mechanic you didn't want the free gift he gave you, you would have had to pay him for fixing your bike.""And I probably don't have enough money," admitted Cillian."Just like we would never have been able to afford the cost of our sins," said Mom. "So we accepted the free gift.""Of course," said Cillian. "We would be crazy not to!" –Vicky Kaseorg

A Free Gift0f228f77-8a76-4eb0-88e1-d5b4ef5dab41Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/28/24 Three Sadnesses of Holy Thursday Homily from Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. We all have unique sadnesses. Jesus enters into all of them. Holy Thursday is a day that marks the gift of the Priesthood, the Eucharist, Christ's humble service, and the beginning of the Triduum. Today, we reflect on Peter, Judas, and Jesus in their unique sadnesses. Mass Readings from March 28, 2024: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. We all have unique sadnesses. Jesus enters into all of them. Holy Thursday is a day that marks the gift of the Priesthood, the Eucharist, Christ's humble service, and the beginning of the Triduum. Today, we reflect on Peter, Judas, and Jesus in their unique sadnesses. Mass Readings from March 28, 2024: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full03/28/24 Three Sadnesses of Holy Thursdaydb3aee46-25ff-48d4-b9e0-d1a208439e5bThu, 28 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/28/24 Three Sadnesses of Holy Thursday Homily from Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. We all have unique sadnesses. Jesus enters into all of them. Holy Thursday is a day that marks the gift of the Priesthood, the Eucharist, Christ's humble service, and the beginning of the Triduum. Today, we reflect on Peter, Judas, and Jesus in their unique sadnesses. Mass Readings from March 28, 2024: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. We all have unique sadnesses. Jesus enters into all of them. Holy Thursday is a day that marks the gift of the Priesthood, the Eucharist, Christ's humble service, and the beginning of the Triduum. Today, we reflect on Peter, Judas, and Jesus in their unique sadnesses. Mass Readings from March 28, 2024: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full03/28/24 Three Sadnesses of Holy Thursdayae39503d-05c7-465d-b70c-b280c5409e01Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/28/24 Three Sadnesses of Holy Thursday Homily from Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. We all have unique sadnesses. Jesus enters into all of them. Holy Thursday is a day that marks the gift of the Priesthood, the Eucharist, Christ's humble service, and the beginning of the Triduum. Today, we reflect on Peter, Judas, and Jesus in their unique sadnesses. Mass Readings from March 28, 2024: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. We all have unique sadnesses. Jesus enters into all of them. Holy Thursday is a day that marks the gift of the Priesthood, the Eucharist, Christ's humble service, and the beginning of the Triduum. Today, we reflect on Peter, Judas, and Jesus in their unique sadnesses. Mass Readings from March 28, 2024: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full03/28/24 Three Sadnesses of Holy Thursday4dcdf41c-2e4f-429e-b26b-c30685d754c1Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStay. Watch. Pray. (Fr. Mike's Holy Week Special) Do you have FOMO? Are you always worried about what you might miss out on? Today, Fr. Mike explores why this fear of missing out could be a gift in the spiritual life using the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ as he unravels how the disciples&#39; FOMO led them to overlook a pivotal moment in history. The call is to BE fully present. Don&#39;t miss out on God moments. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you have FOMO? Are you always worried about what you might miss out on? Today, Fr. Mike explores why this fear of missing out could be a gift in the spiritual life using the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ as he unravels how the disciples&#39; FOMO led them to overlook a pivotal moment in history. The call is to BE fully present. Don&#39;t miss out on God moments. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullStay. Watch. Pray. (Fr. Mike's Holy Week Special)2d2b0b7e-b13f-4994-b8bb-1481536b6e79Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStay. Watch. Pray. (Fr. Mike's Holy Week Special) Do you have FOMO? Are you always worried about what you might miss out on? Today, Fr. Mike explores why this fear of missing out could be a gift in the spiritual life using the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ as he unravels how the disciples&#39; FOMO led them to overlook a pivotal moment in history. The call is to BE fully present. Don&#39;t miss out on God moments. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you have FOMO? Are you always worried about what you might miss out on? Today, Fr. Mike explores why this fear of missing out could be a gift in the spiritual life using the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ as he unravels how the disciples&#39; FOMO led them to overlook a pivotal moment in history. The call is to BE fully present. Don&#39;t miss out on God moments. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullStay. Watch. Pray. (Fr. Mike's Holy Week Special)f0006ba7-ff3f-40a9-8241-a44948b3a1b4Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#860 - Psalms 120-122 – Songs of AscentsThis episode is part 97 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 1st of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 97 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 1st of a 5 part series of episodes the songs of ascents, sung by pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#860 - Psalms 120-122 – Songs of Ascents7e757c42-867e-43a8-8bf8-8dad4c72d8e5Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000747https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTwo Devastating Ways NOT to Deal with SinWe hear a lot about the Good News today, but we do not hear much about the bad news. However, as Peter Kreeft has stated, without the bad news, the good news is meaningless. Sin is not spoken of frequently enough, glossed over, and sometimes outright ignored. We all know that the secular world champions vice and acts as if it is virtue, and while this complete reversal might not affect you totally, it likely has lessened the degree to which you despise sin in your life. Today we go into sin, what it is, what it is not, and two devastating ways that men often deal with sin in their lives. As we look to Christ on the Cross, it is necessary to understand how our sin has put him there and the mercy that is available to us. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 30 mins of episode 152 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we discuss the way out of sin in your life: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 10 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear a lot about the Good News today, but we do not hear much about the bad news. However, as Peter Kreeft has stated, without the bad news, the good news is meaningless. Sin is not spoken of frequently enough, glossed over, and sometimes outright ignored. We all know that the secular world champions vice and acts as if it is virtue, and while this complete reversal might not affect you totally, it likely has lessened the degree to which you despise sin in your life. Today we go into sin, what it is, what it is not, and two devastating ways that men often deal with sin in their lives. As we look to Christ on the Cross, it is necessary to understand how our sin has put him there and the mercy that is available to us. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 30 mins of episode 152 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we discuss the way out of sin in your life: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 10 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTwo Devastating Ways NOT to Deal with Sinc056ebdd-2522-4a51-9b8d-513632d38ce9Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +00003709https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Gottman Doctors: "Women Tend to Be More Unhappily Married", 96% Of Non-Cuddlers Have An Awful Sex Life & Why One Night Stands Are Dangerous!If over half of marriages end in divorce, what are the skills to make sure your relationship stays in the successful 50%? Drs. John and Julie Gottman are world leading relationship researchers that have been studying couples for over 40 years, publishing over 200 academic journal articles and 46 books. They are the co-founders of The Gottman Institute and Love Lab. In this conversation the Gottman’s and Steven discuss topics such as, the 3 skills you need for a healthy relationship, the steps to repair a relationship after an argument, why kissing can extend your life, and how cuddling leads to a better sex life. (00:00) Intro (02:07) What mission are you on & Why study love? (06:30) Studying traits of successful couples (08:27) Link between relationships & our health (12:15) What is the love lab? (15:05) The misconceptions about relationships (17:16) How to connect with your partner (27:08) What is the 'attuned' framework? (32:10) Why does typical couples therapy often fail? (34:41) The 7 Principles of a successful marriage (38:09) Do partners' dreams need to be aligned? (40:09) 69% of our problems are not solvable (48:05) What to do when your partner wants to change you (50:43) The four horsemen (57:45) What is flooding? (1:02:55) What's a 'caretaker' in a relationship (1:05:55) Conflict misunderstandings (1:07:58) How to become a master at conflict resolution (1:11:05) How to repair/fix relationship issues (1:18:46) What have you learnt about the role of kissing (1:21:49) The role of sex in a relationship (1:29:22) Our society is becoming more sexless (1:31:42) Men struggling to figure out where they fit into society (1:37:14) What do women really want in a man? (1:39:23) Talking about sex makes your sex life better (1:43:54) Betrayal in a relationship (1:44:38) The traits that show a failing relationship (1:48:44) Asking your partner their dreams (1:50:52) Advice to give a relationship its best shot (1:52:45) The most interesting conclusions from the love lab (1:55:03) What does Julie mean to you, John (1:56:00) What does John mean to you, Julie (1:58:02) Why did you write this book (1:59:18) The Last Guest's question You can purchase the Gottman’s new book, ‘Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict into Connection’, here: https://amzn.to/3TDm5Fx Follow the Gottman’s: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3xcZA2z Instagram - https://bit.ly/4cC2UVl YouTube - https://bit.ly/4awssRS Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Shop the Conversation Cards: https://thediary.com/products/the-cards  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If over half of marriages end in divorce, what are the skills to make sure your relationship stays in the successful 50%? Drs. John and Julie Gottman are world leading relationship researchers that have been studying couples for over 40 years, publishing over 200 academic journal articles and 46 books. They are the co-founders of The Gottman Institute and Love Lab. In this conversation the Gottman’s and Steven discuss topics such as, the 3 skills you need for a healthy relationship, the steps to repair a relationship after an argument, why kissing can extend your life, and how cuddling leads to a better sex life. (00:00) Intro (02:07) What mission are you on & Why study love? (06:30) Studying traits of successful couples (08:27) Link between relationships & our health (12:15) What is the love lab? (15:05) The misconceptions about relationships (17:16) How to connect with your partner (27:08) What is the 'attuned' framework? (32:10) Why does typical couples therapy often fail? (34:41) The 7 Principles of a successful marriage (38:09) Do partners' dreams need to be aligned? (40:09) 69% of our problems are not solvable (48:05) What to do when your partner wants to change you (50:43) The four horsemen (57:45) What is flooding? (1:02:55) What's a 'caretaker' in a relationship (1:05:55) Conflict misunderstandings (1:07:58) How to become a master at conflict resolution (1:11:05) How to repair/fix relationship issues (1:18:46) What have you learnt about the role of kissing (1:21:49) The role of sex in a relationship (1:29:22) Our society is becoming more sexless (1:31:42) Men struggling to figure out where they fit into society (1:37:14) What do women really want in a man? (1:39:23) Talking about sex makes your sex life better (1:43:54) Betrayal in a relationship (1:44:38) The traits that show a failing relationship (1:48:44) Asking your partner their dreams (1:50:52) Advice to give a relationship its best shot (1:52:45) The most interesting conclusions from the love lab (1:55:03) What does Julie mean to you, John (1:56:00) What does John mean to you, Julie (1:58:02) Why did you write this book (1:59:18) The Last Guest's question You can purchase the Gottman’s new book, ‘Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict into Connection’, here: https://amzn.to/3TDm5Fx Follow the Gottman’s: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3xcZA2z Instagram - https://bit.ly/4cC2UVl YouTube - https://bit.ly/4awssRS Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Shop the Conversation Cards: https://thediary.com/products/the-cards  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Gottman Doctors: "Women Tend to Be More Unhappily Married", 96% Of Non-Cuddlers Have An Awful Sex Life & Why One Night Stands Are Dangerous!8b3908f6-8a22-40d7-9641-bb643feb9ff9Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +00007717https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2024)508db633-e933-412e-9f98-a04c0a94c138Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrifice (2024) Christ’s death is the unique and definitive sacrifice. It is both the Paschal Sacrifice that accomplishes redemption and the sacrifice of the New Covenant that restores man’s communion with God. Fr. Mike tell us that Jesus Christ is the one mediator, and yet invites us to participate in his sacrifice when he calls on us to take up our crosses and follow him. When we accept our sufferings out of love, we are united to Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 613-623. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Christ’s death is the unique and definitive sacrifice. It is both the Paschal Sacrifice that accomplishes redemption and the sacrifice of the New Covenant that restores man’s communion with God. Fr. Mike tell us that Jesus Christ is the one mediator, and yet invites us to participate in his sacrifice when he calls on us to take up our crosses and follow him. When we accept our sufferings out of love, we are united to Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 613-623. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrifice (2024)202f88ca-22fa-40a9-a713-2554b52dab64Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrifice (2024) Christ’s death is the unique and definitive sacrifice. It is both the Paschal Sacrifice that accomplishes redemption and the sacrifice of the New Covenant that restores man’s communion with God. Fr. Mike tell us that Jesus Christ is the one mediator, and yet invites us to participate in his sacrifice when he calls on us to take up our crosses and follow him. When we accept our sufferings out of love, we are united to Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 613-623. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Christ’s death is the unique and definitive sacrifice. It is both the Paschal Sacrifice that accomplishes redemption and the sacrifice of the New Covenant that restores man’s communion with God. Fr. Mike tell us that Jesus Christ is the one mediator, and yet invites us to participate in his sacrifice when he calls on us to take up our crosses and follow him. When we accept our sufferings out of love, we are united to Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 613-623. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrifice (2024)004b7ff7-8389-4cf5-b01b-09be1509e4beThu, 28 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2024)f89d16dc-d85b-4351-9eb9-1d84580eb29aThu, 28 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2024)5c4908ed-d607-4a66-823a-dc80731cd816Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2024)c698d551-c0a5-49f2-8005-d2382c79ec4aThu, 28 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHumpty Dumpty Words"I don't want to see you again until you give me my mitt back!" shouted Adrian. "Don't ever come in my room again!" He slammed the door as his brother left the room."What's all this yelling about?" asked Mom, coming down the hall. "Adrian says I stole his baseball mitt, but I didn't," replied Sawyer angrily. "He's a liar." Mom rapped on Adrian's closed door. "Adrian, come out here. I want both of you to follow me." She led them to the back porch. There, on a bench, lay Adrian's mitt. The boys immediately began yelling, each accusing the other of leaving the mitt there.Mom held up her hands, and the boys got quiet. "Both of you, follow me." This time she headed for the kitchen. She took an egg from the refrigerator and placed it on the counter beside an empty bowl. "Sawyer, crack this egg into the bowl." The boys gave her a puzzled look, but Sawyer obeyed. "Now, Adrian," said Mom, "put that egg back into the shell again--just the way it was."Adrian frowned. "You know I can't do that. You can't fix a broken egg.""Like Humpty Dumpty, right?" said Mom. "Our words are a lot like eggs sitting on a wall--once they've fallen and broken apart, we can't put them back. You both said some ugly things to each other, and taking words back is as impossible as mending an egg. The Bible says the tongue can be like a fire, causing a lot of damage when out of control." Adrian crossed his arms. "Sometimes the words just come out when I get mad. How am I supposed to keep the egg from cracking?"Mom walked the egg shell over to the compost bucket and dropped it in. "God gives believers a Helper--the Holy Spirit. Through Him we have the power to do difficult things, like tame our tongues. We can trust Him to help us when we are struggling to love others."The boys stood and looked at each other for a minute. "I'm sorry for what I said," Sawyer finally mumbled."Me too," replied Adrian. "That sounds like a great start," said Mom. "I'm going to pray that God will help us all love each other the way Jesus loves us. Now, who wants scrambled eggs?" –Dean A. Fowler

"I don't want to see you again until you give me my mitt back!" shouted Adrian. "Don't ever come in my room again!" He slammed the door as his brother left the room."What's all this yelling about?" asked Mom, coming down the hall. "Adrian says I stole his baseball mitt, but I didn't," replied Sawyer angrily. "He's a liar." Mom rapped on Adrian's closed door. "Adrian, come out here. I want both of you to follow me." She led them to the back porch. There, on a bench, lay Adrian's mitt. The boys immediately began yelling, each accusing the other of leaving the mitt there.Mom held up her hands, and the boys got quiet. "Both of you, follow me." This time she headed for the kitchen. She took an egg from the refrigerator and placed it on the counter beside an empty bowl. "Sawyer, crack this egg into the bowl." The boys gave her a puzzled look, but Sawyer obeyed. "Now, Adrian," said Mom, "put that egg back into the shell again--just the way it was."Adrian frowned. "You know I can't do that. You can't fix a broken egg.""Like Humpty Dumpty, right?" said Mom. "Our words are a lot like eggs sitting on a wall--once they've fallen and broken apart, we can't put them back. You both said some ugly things to each other, and taking words back is as impossible as mending an egg. The Bible says the tongue can be like a fire, causing a lot of damage when out of control." Adrian crossed his arms. "Sometimes the words just come out when I get mad. How am I supposed to keep the egg from cracking?"Mom walked the egg shell over to the compost bucket and dropped it in. "God gives believers a Helper--the Holy Spirit. Through Him we have the power to do difficult things, like tame our tongues. We can trust Him to help us when we are struggling to love others."The boys stood and looked at each other for a minute. "I'm sorry for what I said," Sawyer finally mumbled."Me too," replied Adrian. "That sounds like a great start," said Mom. "I'm going to pray that God will help us all love each other the way Jesus loves us. Now, who wants scrambled eggs?" –Dean A. Fowler

Humpty Dumpty Words3686a62c-9129-4aec-9f48-08af4c58dbcaThu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHumpty Dumpty Words"I don't want to see you again until you give me my mitt back!" shouted Adrian. "Don't ever come in my room again!" He slammed the door as his brother left the room."What's all this yelling about?" asked Mom, coming down the hall. "Adrian says I stole his baseball mitt, but I didn't," replied Sawyer angrily. "He's a liar." Mom rapped on Adrian's closed door. "Adrian, come out here. I want both of you to follow me." She led them to the back porch. There, on a bench, lay Adrian's mitt. The boys immediately began yelling, each accusing the other of leaving the mitt there.Mom held up her hands, and the boys got quiet. "Both of you, follow me." This time she headed for the kitchen. She took an egg from the refrigerator and placed it on the counter beside an empty bowl. "Sawyer, crack this egg into the bowl." The boys gave her a puzzled look, but Sawyer obeyed. "Now, Adrian," said Mom, "put that egg back into the shell again--just the way it was."Adrian frowned. "You know I can't do that. You can't fix a broken egg.""Like Humpty Dumpty, right?" said Mom. "Our words are a lot like eggs sitting on a wall--once they've fallen and broken apart, we can't put them back. You both said some ugly things to each other, and taking words back is as impossible as mending an egg. The Bible says the tongue can be like a fire, causing a lot of damage when out of control." Adrian crossed his arms. "Sometimes the words just come out when I get mad. How am I supposed to keep the egg from cracking?"Mom walked the egg shell over to the compost bucket and dropped it in. "God gives believers a Helper--the Holy Spirit. Through Him we have the power to do difficult things, like tame our tongues. We can trust Him to help us when we are struggling to love others."The boys stood and looked at each other for a minute. "I'm sorry for what I said," Sawyer finally mumbled."Me too," replied Adrian. "That sounds like a great start," said Mom. "I'm going to pray that God will help us all love each other the way Jesus loves us. Now, who wants scrambled eggs?" –Dean A. Fowler

"I don't want to see you again until you give me my mitt back!" shouted Adrian. "Don't ever come in my room again!" He slammed the door as his brother left the room."What's all this yelling about?" asked Mom, coming down the hall. "Adrian says I stole his baseball mitt, but I didn't," replied Sawyer angrily. "He's a liar." Mom rapped on Adrian's closed door. "Adrian, come out here. I want both of you to follow me." She led them to the back porch. There, on a bench, lay Adrian's mitt. The boys immediately began yelling, each accusing the other of leaving the mitt there.Mom held up her hands, and the boys got quiet. "Both of you, follow me." This time she headed for the kitchen. She took an egg from the refrigerator and placed it on the counter beside an empty bowl. "Sawyer, crack this egg into the bowl." The boys gave her a puzzled look, but Sawyer obeyed. "Now, Adrian," said Mom, "put that egg back into the shell again--just the way it was."Adrian frowned. "You know I can't do that. You can't fix a broken egg.""Like Humpty Dumpty, right?" said Mom. "Our words are a lot like eggs sitting on a wall--once they've fallen and broken apart, we can't put them back. You both said some ugly things to each other, and taking words back is as impossible as mending an egg. The Bible says the tongue can be like a fire, causing a lot of damage when out of control." Adrian crossed his arms. "Sometimes the words just come out when I get mad. How am I supposed to keep the egg from cracking?"Mom walked the egg shell over to the compost bucket and dropped it in. "God gives believers a Helper--the Holy Spirit. Through Him we have the power to do difficult things, like tame our tongues. We can trust Him to help us when we are struggling to love others."The boys stood and looked at each other for a minute. "I'm sorry for what I said," Sawyer finally mumbled."Me too," replied Adrian. "That sounds like a great start," said Mom. "I'm going to pray that God will help us all love each other the way Jesus loves us. Now, who wants scrambled eggs?" –Dean A. Fowler

Humpty Dumpty Words9ce1f928-61b4-4645-b4c1-fe747d936d5eThu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#532 The Accurate Date of the Crucifixion - Jimmy AkinA topic that tends to come around during Holy Week is the accuracy of the crucifixion, including when it occurred.  In this episode, Cy and Catholic Answers Senior Apologist, Jimmy Akin, discuss the question of when exactly Jesus was crucified. &nbsp; &nbsp; Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And when exactly was Jesus crucified? That is our question this hour. It&#8217;s interesting, at least to me, quite interesting that as you examine that question, you get into some i…

A topic that tends to come around during Holy Week is the accuracy of the crucifixion, including when it occurred.  In this episode, Cy and Catholic Answers Senior Apologist, Jimmy Akin, discuss the question of when exactly Jesus was crucified. &nbsp; &nbsp; Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And when exactly was Jesus crucified? That is our question this hour. It&#8217;s interesting, at least to me, quite interesting that as you examine that question, you get into some i…

#532 The Accurate Date of the Crucifixion - Jimmy Akin652366d3-8386-414b-bffe-ebb07ea4adf3Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#324: Easter 4: He has Risen, Just as He saidMatthew 28 As we approach this miraculous event, let's set the tone with hope and joy. The resurrection, a miraculous victory over the grave, was a beacon of hope, reminding us of God’s power, love, and that we are saved by his grace. Easter Sunday isn't just any day; it's the day Jesus conquered death.  Get ready for an incredible journey into the heart of the resurrection when you tune in to today's episode. To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse etc) for episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! To connect with us, learn our belief statement and more, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 28 As we approach this miraculous event, let's set the tone with hope and joy. The resurrection, a miraculous victory over the grave, was a beacon of hope, reminding us of God’s power, love, and that we are saved by his grace. Easter Sunday isn't just any day; it's the day Jesus conquered death.  Get ready for an incredible journey into the heart of the resurrection when you tune in to today's episode. To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse etc) for episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! To connect with us, learn our belief statement and more, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#324: Easter 4: He has Risen, Just as He said417e7da6-84d3-414e-aa53-62ad3b3cf68dWed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000953https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMusic and Purpose with John Michael TalbotThe early church (and much of the modern Eastern church) had this strong Contemplative component that provided a powerful basis for Christians. This component is, sadly, mostly missing from our modern western Latin Rite Catholicism. But what if what we lost is actually really important? What if we need both contemplative time and community life at times? Join me in this episode as Catholic music composer and community founder John Michael Talbot talks about his life with me. He not only shares a powerful story, he talks about how God was active in his life to bring him to a deeper and more powerful connection. Music was a major part of his story and life. You can read about his music at https://johnmichaeltalbot.com/ You can read about his community at https://www.littleportion.org/ You can read about his bakery at https://littleportionbakery.org/  

The early church (and much of the modern Eastern church) had this strong Contemplative component that provided a powerful basis for Christians. This component is, sadly, mostly missing from our modern western Latin Rite Catholicism. But what if what we lost is actually really important? What if we need both contemplative time and community life at times? Join me in this episode as Catholic music composer and community founder John Michael Talbot talks about his life with me. He not only shares a powerful story, he talks about how God was active in his life to bring him to a deeper and more powerful connection. Music was a major part of his story and life. You can read about his music at https://johnmichaeltalbot.com/ You can read about his community at https://www.littleportion.org/ You can read about his bakery at https://littleportionbakery.org/  

fullMusic and Purpose with John Michael Talbotefc8ed59-81e4-4820-a767-4c31b000e99aWed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2024)3f0f340d-d355-4878-919f-a363b8f62253Wed, 27 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: Christ’s Life as Offering (2024) Jesus Christ’s entire life was an offering to God the Father, and he freely embraced God’s will and his plan for salvation. We learn that the Eucharist memorializes Jesus’ free offering of himself. In the garden, the night before his Passion and death, Jesus suffered real agony as he contemplated his death, yet he accepted his death as redemptive. Fr. Mike invites us to participate in this redemption by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 606-612. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus Christ’s entire life was an offering to God the Father, and he freely embraced God’s will and his plan for salvation. We learn that the Eucharist memorializes Jesus’ free offering of himself. In the garden, the night before his Passion and death, Jesus suffered real agony as he contemplated his death, yet he accepted his death as redemptive. Fr. Mike invites us to participate in this redemption by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 606-612. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 87: Christ’s Life as Offering (2024)4bdb68b5-b587-45ed-970b-c450e28ac997Wed, 27 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: Christ’s Life as Offering (2024) Jesus Christ’s entire life was an offering to God the Father, and he freely embraced God’s will and his plan for salvation. We learn that the Eucharist memorializes Jesus’ free offering of himself. In the garden, the night before his Passion and death, Jesus suffered real agony as he contemplated his death, yet he accepted his death as redemptive. Fr. Mike invites us to participate in this redemption by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 606-612. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus Christ’s entire life was an offering to God the Father, and he freely embraced God’s will and his plan for salvation. We learn that the Eucharist memorializes Jesus’ free offering of himself. In the garden, the night before his Passion and death, Jesus suffered real agony as he contemplated his death, yet he accepted his death as redemptive. Fr. Mike invites us to participate in this redemption by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 606-612. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 87: Christ’s Life as Offering (2024)c15bc280-61be-4492-acc7-62b31885c833Wed, 27 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2024)8d52e70b-5b60-4366-97cb-55c782c5c8ffWed, 27 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2024)a545f761-8f19-4c3e-9460-11cd32e6a6ceWed, 27 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2024)6c1b9b94-15ba-45e2-88ed-619264dc4453Wed, 27 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBeginning to Fly"Leave my stuff alone!" Elijah shouted at his younger brother. "Get out of my room right now!"Mom hurried to see what was going on. When she got to Elijah's room, five-year-old Lance came running out, his eyes brimming with tears. "Elijah! What's the problem?" asked Mom as she sat on the edge of his bed.Elijah's eyes flashed with anger. "Lance knows he's not supposed to touch anything on my desk, but I caught him holding my clay dinosaur! He could have broken it!""Calm down," said Mom. "I'll have a talk with Lance.""Well, he'd better not touch anything on my desk ever again!" exclaimed Elijah. Mom listened while Elijah continued to spew his anger. She sat quietly for a moment once he was finished. "Remember that colorful butterfly we saw earlier today?" she asked. "We talked about the big change that takes place while butterflies are in a chrysalis. Do you think they ever try to crawl back into those old things?""Of course not," said Elijah. "Why are we talking about butterflies?""I was thinking about how much you've been changing since you trusted in Jesus a few months ago. It's clear He's been working in your heart and helping you follow Him and love others. You may not realize it, but you've become more obedient, more patient, and more respectful," said Mom quietly. Elijah stared at the floor as she continued. "Seeing you change is a little like seeing a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis and begin to fly." Mom paused. "God doesn't want butterflies to return to their old homes, or for you to return to your old ways of behaving.""I guess I haven't been flying very well this afternoon," Elijah admitted. "But Lance is supposed to leave my desk alone!" "That's true," Mom said. "But don't you think there's a better way to teach him that?"Elijah sighed. "You mean without shouting or calling him names?" Mom nodded. "I guess I shouldn't have lost my temper," said Elijah. He paused, and then his face brightened. "I'll go find Lance. And don't worry, Mom. I won't yell at him this time." –Linda Avallone

"Leave my stuff alone!" Elijah shouted at his younger brother. "Get out of my room right now!"Mom hurried to see what was going on. When she got to Elijah's room, five-year-old Lance came running out, his eyes brimming with tears. "Elijah! What's the problem?" asked Mom as she sat on the edge of his bed.Elijah's eyes flashed with anger. "Lance knows he's not supposed to touch anything on my desk, but I caught him holding my clay dinosaur! He could have broken it!""Calm down," said Mom. "I'll have a talk with Lance.""Well, he'd better not touch anything on my desk ever again!" exclaimed Elijah. Mom listened while Elijah continued to spew his anger. She sat quietly for a moment once he was finished. "Remember that colorful butterfly we saw earlier today?" she asked. "We talked about the big change that takes place while butterflies are in a chrysalis. Do you think they ever try to crawl back into those old things?""Of course not," said Elijah. "Why are we talking about butterflies?""I was thinking about how much you've been changing since you trusted in Jesus a few months ago. It's clear He's been working in your heart and helping you follow Him and love others. You may not realize it, but you've become more obedient, more patient, and more respectful," said Mom quietly. Elijah stared at the floor as she continued. "Seeing you change is a little like seeing a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis and begin to fly." Mom paused. "God doesn't want butterflies to return to their old homes, or for you to return to your old ways of behaving.""I guess I haven't been flying very well this afternoon," Elijah admitted. "But Lance is supposed to leave my desk alone!" "That's true," Mom said. "But don't you think there's a better way to teach him that?"Elijah sighed. "You mean without shouting or calling him names?" Mom nodded. "I guess I shouldn't have lost my temper," said Elijah. He paused, and then his face brightened. "I'll go find Lance. And don't worry, Mom. I won't yell at him this time." –Linda Avallone

Beginning to Fly10241ea8-a223-4193-9683-2d50950452aeWed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBeginning to Fly"Leave my stuff alone!" Elijah shouted at his younger brother. "Get out of my room right now!"Mom hurried to see what was going on. When she got to Elijah's room, five-year-old Lance came running out, his eyes brimming with tears. "Elijah! What's the problem?" asked Mom as she sat on the edge of his bed.Elijah's eyes flashed with anger. "Lance knows he's not supposed to touch anything on my desk, but I caught him holding my clay dinosaur! He could have broken it!""Calm down," said Mom. "I'll have a talk with Lance.""Well, he'd better not touch anything on my desk ever again!" exclaimed Elijah. Mom listened while Elijah continued to spew his anger. She sat quietly for a moment once he was finished. "Remember that colorful butterfly we saw earlier today?" she asked. "We talked about the big change that takes place while butterflies are in a chrysalis. Do you think they ever try to crawl back into those old things?""Of course not," said Elijah. "Why are we talking about butterflies?""I was thinking about how much you've been changing since you trusted in Jesus a few months ago. It's clear He's been working in your heart and helping you follow Him and love others. You may not realize it, but you've become more obedient, more patient, and more respectful," said Mom quietly. Elijah stared at the floor as she continued. "Seeing you change is a little like seeing a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis and begin to fly." Mom paused. "God doesn't want butterflies to return to their old homes, or for you to return to your old ways of behaving.""I guess I haven't been flying very well this afternoon," Elijah admitted. "But Lance is supposed to leave my desk alone!" "That's true," Mom said. "But don't you think there's a better way to teach him that?"Elijah sighed. "You mean without shouting or calling him names?" Mom nodded. "I guess I shouldn't have lost my temper," said Elijah. He paused, and then his face brightened. "I'll go find Lance. And don't worry, Mom. I won't yell at him this time." –Linda Avallone

"Leave my stuff alone!" Elijah shouted at his younger brother. "Get out of my room right now!"Mom hurried to see what was going on. When she got to Elijah's room, five-year-old Lance came running out, his eyes brimming with tears. "Elijah! What's the problem?" asked Mom as she sat on the edge of his bed.Elijah's eyes flashed with anger. "Lance knows he's not supposed to touch anything on my desk, but I caught him holding my clay dinosaur! He could have broken it!""Calm down," said Mom. "I'll have a talk with Lance.""Well, he'd better not touch anything on my desk ever again!" exclaimed Elijah. Mom listened while Elijah continued to spew his anger. She sat quietly for a moment once he was finished. "Remember that colorful butterfly we saw earlier today?" she asked. "We talked about the big change that takes place while butterflies are in a chrysalis. Do you think they ever try to crawl back into those old things?""Of course not," said Elijah. "Why are we talking about butterflies?""I was thinking about how much you've been changing since you trusted in Jesus a few months ago. It's clear He's been working in your heart and helping you follow Him and love others. You may not realize it, but you've become more obedient, more patient, and more respectful," said Mom quietly. Elijah stared at the floor as she continued. "Seeing you change is a little like seeing a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis and begin to fly." Mom paused. "God doesn't want butterflies to return to their old homes, or for you to return to your old ways of behaving.""I guess I haven't been flying very well this afternoon," Elijah admitted. "But Lance is supposed to leave my desk alone!" "That's true," Mom said. "But don't you think there's a better way to teach him that?"Elijah sighed. "You mean without shouting or calling him names?" Mom nodded. "I guess I shouldn't have lost my temper," said Elijah. He paused, and then his face brightened. "I'll go find Lance. And don't worry, Mom. I won't yell at him this time." –Linda Avallone

Beginning to Flyd32652d7-9ca7-484b-8d75-06233f79e838Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2024)f1f4a473-2f61-4f75-ae33-8b31105e3355Tue, 26 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: God’s Plan of Salvation (2024) How can we have free will if the Scriptures foretell God’s plan of salvation? This is a great mystery and something we might struggle to understand. Fr. Mike explains what it means to say God’s plan of predestination includes God’s permissive will, each person’s free will, and human beings’ response to the Father’s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 599-605. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How can we have free will if the Scriptures foretell God’s plan of salvation? This is a great mystery and something we might struggle to understand. Fr. Mike explains what it means to say God’s plan of predestination includes God’s permissive will, each person’s free will, and human beings’ response to the Father’s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 599-605. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 86: God’s Plan of Salvation (2024)e3602586-01ea-441f-9f91-23f6994e4e44Tue, 26 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: God’s Plan of Salvation (2024) How can we have free will if the Scriptures foretell God’s plan of salvation? This is a great mystery and something we might struggle to understand. Fr. Mike explains what it means to say God’s plan of predestination includes God’s permissive will, each person’s free will, and human beings’ response to the Father’s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 599-605. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How can we have free will if the Scriptures foretell God’s plan of salvation? This is a great mystery and something we might struggle to understand. Fr. Mike explains what it means to say God’s plan of predestination includes God’s permissive will, each person’s free will, and human beings’ response to the Father’s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 599-605. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 86: God’s Plan of Salvation (2024)7e5d4683-aeb4-4cd5-b5a2-bc61dede3ec6Tue, 26 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2024)66c4f26c-093d-4ab6-8939-9e7fc19ad323Tue, 26 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2024)fa338530-586d-4a1f-a70e-802d5c4c75faTue, 26 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2024) Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2024)418076f9-b38a-4fa3-8c66-c681a0cfcde7Tue, 26 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDangerous LiesEditor's note: This story's subject matter may not be suitable for young children.Tayla watched her mother in the mirror as she clasped a necklace around Tayla's neck. They were getting ready to go to a funeral. "Mom, you've been really quiet this morning," Tayla pointed out.Mom smiled weakly. "Funerals are always difficult, but this one will be especially hard."Tayla knew what her mother meant. She had been to only one funeral in her life, and it was for her great-grandmother. Today they were going to a funeral for Jessica, a girl from church. Nobody had told Tayla much about what happened to her--all Tayla knew was that Jessica had taken her own life."I just don't get it, Mom," said Tayla. "I thought Jessica was a Christian. How could she do something like this?" Tayla's eyes started filling with tears. She was friends with Jessica's younger sister Summer, and Jessica used to take the two of them out for ice cream when Tayla went over to their house. She seemed like a nice, normal teenager.Turning Tayla around, Mom hugged her tightly. "Sometimes things happen that we don't understand, but nothing is ever out of God's hands," Mom assured her.After the funeral service ended, Tayla hugged Summer goodbye and then climbed into the car with Mom. "Mom, is Jessica in heaven?" asked Tayla."I don't know, honey," said Mom. "If she truly trusted Jesus as her Savior, she's in heaven."Tayla was still upset. "I just don't know why she did it.""Sometimes even Christians listen to the wrong voices," said Mom. "The Bible says that the devil is like a lion, looking for those he can devour. He doesn't want us to believe God's promises--he wants us to believe his own lies, and that's always very, very dangerous." Mom squeezed Tayla's hand. "Always remember that God promises to be with you, Tayla, no matter what. Jesus died and rose again to save you from sin and death and to give you eternal life. Because of Him, you always have hope, even when things seem hopeless. Run to Him when you face pain and difficulties, and run away from Satan's lies." –Emily Tenter

Editor's note: This story's subject matter may not be suitable for young children.Tayla watched her mother in the mirror as she clasped a necklace around Tayla's neck. They were getting ready to go to a funeral. "Mom, you've been really quiet this morning," Tayla pointed out.Mom smiled weakly. "Funerals are always difficult, but this one will be especially hard."Tayla knew what her mother meant. She had been to only one funeral in her life, and it was for her great-grandmother. Today they were going to a funeral for Jessica, a girl from church. Nobody had told Tayla much about what happened to her--all Tayla knew was that Jessica had taken her own life."I just don't get it, Mom," said Tayla. "I thought Jessica was a Christian. How could she do something like this?" Tayla's eyes started filling with tears. She was friends with Jessica's younger sister Summer, and Jessica used to take the two of them out for ice cream when Tayla went over to their house. She seemed like a nice, normal teenager.Turning Tayla around, Mom hugged her tightly. "Sometimes things happen that we don't understand, but nothing is ever out of God's hands," Mom assured her.After the funeral service ended, Tayla hugged Summer goodbye and then climbed into the car with Mom. "Mom, is Jessica in heaven?" asked Tayla."I don't know, honey," said Mom. "If she truly trusted Jesus as her Savior, she's in heaven."Tayla was still upset. "I just don't know why she did it.""Sometimes even Christians listen to the wrong voices," said Mom. "The Bible says that the devil is like a lion, looking for those he can devour. He doesn't want us to believe God's promises--he wants us to believe his own lies, and that's always very, very dangerous." Mom squeezed Tayla's hand. "Always remember that God promises to be with you, Tayla, no matter what. Jesus died and rose again to save you from sin and death and to give you eternal life. Because of Him, you always have hope, even when things seem hopeless. Run to Him when you face pain and difficulties, and run away from Satan's lies." –Emily Tenter

Dangerous Liesb26900e7-ed3d-485c-ba9a-c21b5fddf32fTue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDangerous LiesEditor's note: This story's subject matter may not be suitable for young children.Tayla watched her mother in the mirror as she clasped a necklace around Tayla's neck. They were getting ready to go to a funeral. "Mom, you've been really quiet this morning," Tayla pointed out.Mom smiled weakly. "Funerals are always difficult, but this one will be especially hard."Tayla knew what her mother meant. She had been to only one funeral in her life, and it was for her great-grandmother. Today they were going to a funeral for Jessica, a girl from church. Nobody had told Tayla much about what happened to her--all Tayla knew was that Jessica had taken her own life."I just don't get it, Mom," said Tayla. "I thought Jessica was a Christian. How could she do something like this?" Tayla's eyes started filling with tears. She was friends with Jessica's younger sister Summer, and Jessica used to take the two of them out for ice cream when Tayla went over to their house. She seemed like a nice, normal teenager.Turning Tayla around, Mom hugged her tightly. "Sometimes things happen that we don't understand, but nothing is ever out of God's hands," Mom assured her.After the funeral service ended, Tayla hugged Summer goodbye and then climbed into the car with Mom. "Mom, is Jessica in heaven?" asked Tayla."I don't know, honey," said Mom. "If she truly trusted Jesus as her Savior, she's in heaven."Tayla was still upset. "I just don't know why she did it.""Sometimes even Christians listen to the wrong voices," said Mom. "The Bible says that the devil is like a lion, looking for those he can devour. He doesn't want us to believe God's promises--he wants us to believe his own lies, and that's always very, very dangerous." Mom squeezed Tayla's hand. "Always remember that God promises to be with you, Tayla, no matter what. Jesus died and rose again to save you from sin and death and to give you eternal life. Because of Him, you always have hope, even when things seem hopeless. Run to Him when you face pain and difficulties, and run away from Satan's lies." –Emily Tenter

Editor's note: This story's subject matter may not be suitable for young children.Tayla watched her mother in the mirror as she clasped a necklace around Tayla's neck. They were getting ready to go to a funeral. "Mom, you've been really quiet this morning," Tayla pointed out.Mom smiled weakly. "Funerals are always difficult, but this one will be especially hard."Tayla knew what her mother meant. She had been to only one funeral in her life, and it was for her great-grandmother. Today they were going to a funeral for Jessica, a girl from church. Nobody had told Tayla much about what happened to her--all Tayla knew was that Jessica had taken her own life."I just don't get it, Mom," said Tayla. "I thought Jessica was a Christian. How could she do something like this?" Tayla's eyes started filling with tears. She was friends with Jessica's younger sister Summer, and Jessica used to take the two of them out for ice cream when Tayla went over to their house. She seemed like a nice, normal teenager.Turning Tayla around, Mom hugged her tightly. "Sometimes things happen that we don't understand, but nothing is ever out of God's hands," Mom assured her.After the funeral service ended, Tayla hugged Summer goodbye and then climbed into the car with Mom. "Mom, is Jessica in heaven?" asked Tayla."I don't know, honey," said Mom. "If she truly trusted Jesus as her Savior, she's in heaven."Tayla was still upset. "I just don't know why she did it.""Sometimes even Christians listen to the wrong voices," said Mom. "The Bible says that the devil is like a lion, looking for those he can devour. He doesn't want us to believe God's promises--he wants us to believe his own lies, and that's always very, very dangerous." Mom squeezed Tayla's hand. "Always remember that God promises to be with you, Tayla, no matter what. Jesus died and rose again to save you from sin and death and to give you eternal life. Because of Him, you always have hope, even when things seem hopeless. Run to Him when you face pain and difficulties, and run away from Satan's lies." –Emily Tenter

Dangerous Liesc40c5cea-fce8-48e4-9ba5-8842299a4fcfTue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2024) As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2024)c63d5814-4f64-4a71-85de-dbe2a7c0bf0eMon, 25 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: The Trial of Christ (2024) In this reading, we learn that all sinners are the authors of Christ’s Passion. We do not blame the Jews for the Crucifixion of Jesus as we know that it is our own sins that caused his Passion and death. Fr. Mike tells us that the Jews are not collectively responsible for Jesus’ death, and they should not be spoken of as rejected or cursed. We’re reminded that when we choose sin and deny Christ by our deeds, we crucify him anew in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 595-598. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this reading, we learn that all sinners are the authors of Christ’s Passion. We do not blame the Jews for the Crucifixion of Jesus as we know that it is our own sins that caused his Passion and death. Fr. Mike tells us that the Jews are not collectively responsible for Jesus’ death, and they should not be spoken of as rejected or cursed. We’re reminded that when we choose sin and deny Christ by our deeds, we crucify him anew in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 595-598. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 85: The Trial of Christ (2024)977d8911-df2b-42de-af6c-7610d8cb67dfMon, 25 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: The Trial of Christ (2024) In this reading, we learn that all sinners are the authors of Christ’s Passion. We do not blame the Jews for the Crucifixion of Jesus as we know that it is our own sins that caused his Passion and death. Fr. Mike tells us that the Jews are not collectively responsible for Jesus’ death, and they should not be spoken of as rejected or cursed. We’re reminded that when we choose sin and deny Christ by our deeds, we crucify him anew in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 595-598. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this reading, we learn that all sinners are the authors of Christ’s Passion. We do not blame the Jews for the Crucifixion of Jesus as we know that it is our own sins that caused his Passion and death. Fr. Mike tells us that the Jews are not collectively responsible for Jesus’ death, and they should not be spoken of as rejected or cursed. We’re reminded that when we choose sin and deny Christ by our deeds, we crucify him anew in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 595-598. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 85: The Trial of Christ (2024)d8717673-4301-4b15-acb2-d0eee0290ff6Mon, 25 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2024) As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2024)85101aa5-2b03-4612-a76a-49bd1854485aMon, 25 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2024) As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2024)7bc70aa8-3e47-4258-ae92-63d2c74f9dcfMon, 25 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2024) As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2024)0cfcac7d-0597-448d-bcb9-543c30700d30Mon, 25 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDig In"Harper sure drinks a lot of milk, doesn't she?" said Layla one day as she watched her baby sister. "You'd think she'd get tired of it.""Maybe she does," replied Mom. "Shall I fix her a peanut butter sandwich or offer her an apple?""No!" Layla laughed at Mom's joke. "I just think milk all the time sounds boring, but I know Harper can't eat sandwiches or carrots or stuff like that. She isn't big enough yet. She doesn't have any teeth to chew with.""You're absolutely right." Mom smiled. "But before too long she'll be able to have soft foods, like cereal and mashed bananas.""But it'll be a long time before she can have hamburgers, won't it?" asked Layla."Yes, it will," said Mom. "She's got a lot of growing to do before she'll be big enough for that."Dad held up his roast beef sandwich. "Well, I'm glad I'm big enough to have this," he said with a grin. "But you know what, Layla? Just like human babies slowly grow big enough to eat different things, baby Christians do too.""Baby Christians?" asked Layla, looking puzzled.Dad nodded. "When a person first trusts Jesus as their Savior, they're like an infant. Older Christians have to help them understand the milk of God's Word--the easiest verses and stories. Then, as a new Christian grows spiritually, they need the meat of God's Word--the deeper truths of Scripture that are harder to understand."Layla thought for a moment. "What stage do you think I'm at?" she asked. "I don't think I'm at the milk stage anymore, but I'm probably not quite ready to start chewing the meat of the Bible either. I'm probably at the mashed banana stage, and that sounds pretty gross!" Layla wrinkled her nose.Dad laughed. "It's not gross at all--no matter what stage we're at, we need the spiritual nourishment of God's Word. As you learn more about Jesus and His promises in the Bible, the Holy Spirit will use the truth of God's Word to feed you spiritually and help you grow. So keep digging into God's Word and growing in the Lord." –Cathy L. Garnaat

"Harper sure drinks a lot of milk, doesn't she?" said Layla one day as she watched her baby sister. "You'd think she'd get tired of it.""Maybe she does," replied Mom. "Shall I fix her a peanut butter sandwich or offer her an apple?""No!" Layla laughed at Mom's joke. "I just think milk all the time sounds boring, but I know Harper can't eat sandwiches or carrots or stuff like that. She isn't big enough yet. She doesn't have any teeth to chew with.""You're absolutely right." Mom smiled. "But before too long she'll be able to have soft foods, like cereal and mashed bananas.""But it'll be a long time before she can have hamburgers, won't it?" asked Layla."Yes, it will," said Mom. "She's got a lot of growing to do before she'll be big enough for that."Dad held up his roast beef sandwich. "Well, I'm glad I'm big enough to have this," he said with a grin. "But you know what, Layla? Just like human babies slowly grow big enough to eat different things, baby Christians do too.""Baby Christians?" asked Layla, looking puzzled.Dad nodded. "When a person first trusts Jesus as their Savior, they're like an infant. Older Christians have to help them understand the milk of God's Word--the easiest verses and stories. Then, as a new Christian grows spiritually, they need the meat of God's Word--the deeper truths of Scripture that are harder to understand."Layla thought for a moment. "What stage do you think I'm at?" she asked. "I don't think I'm at the milk stage anymore, but I'm probably not quite ready to start chewing the meat of the Bible either. I'm probably at the mashed banana stage, and that sounds pretty gross!" Layla wrinkled her nose.Dad laughed. "It's not gross at all--no matter what stage we're at, we need the spiritual nourishment of God's Word. As you learn more about Jesus and His promises in the Bible, the Holy Spirit will use the truth of God's Word to feed you spiritually and help you grow. So keep digging into God's Word and growing in the Lord." –Cathy L. Garnaat

Dig In229fcab3-c85c-4436-9bd4-976aeb92ab4dMon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDig In"Harper sure drinks a lot of milk, doesn't she?" said Layla one day as she watched her baby sister. "You'd think she'd get tired of it.""Maybe she does," replied Mom. "Shall I fix her a peanut butter sandwich or offer her an apple?""No!" Layla laughed at Mom's joke. "I just think milk all the time sounds boring, but I know Harper can't eat sandwiches or carrots or stuff like that. She isn't big enough yet. She doesn't have any teeth to chew with.""You're absolutely right." Mom smiled. "But before too long she'll be able to have soft foods, like cereal and mashed bananas.""But it'll be a long time before she can have hamburgers, won't it?" asked Layla."Yes, it will," said Mom. "She's got a lot of growing to do before she'll be big enough for that."Dad held up his roast beef sandwich. "Well, I'm glad I'm big enough to have this," he said with a grin. "But you know what, Layla? Just like human babies slowly grow big enough to eat different things, baby Christians do too.""Baby Christians?" asked Layla, looking puzzled.Dad nodded. "When a person first trusts Jesus as their Savior, they're like an infant. Older Christians have to help them understand the milk of God's Word--the easiest verses and stories. Then, as a new Christian grows spiritually, they need the meat of God's Word--the deeper truths of Scripture that are harder to understand."Layla thought for a moment. "What stage do you think I'm at?" she asked. "I don't think I'm at the milk stage anymore, but I'm probably not quite ready to start chewing the meat of the Bible either. I'm probably at the mashed banana stage, and that sounds pretty gross!" Layla wrinkled her nose.Dad laughed. "It's not gross at all--no matter what stage we're at, we need the spiritual nourishment of God's Word. As you learn more about Jesus and His promises in the Bible, the Holy Spirit will use the truth of God's Word to feed you spiritually and help you grow. So keep digging into God's Word and growing in the Lord." –Cathy L. Garnaat

"Harper sure drinks a lot of milk, doesn't she?" said Layla one day as she watched her baby sister. "You'd think she'd get tired of it.""Maybe she does," replied Mom. "Shall I fix her a peanut butter sandwich or offer her an apple?""No!" Layla laughed at Mom's joke. "I just think milk all the time sounds boring, but I know Harper can't eat sandwiches or carrots or stuff like that. She isn't big enough yet. She doesn't have any teeth to chew with.""You're absolutely right." Mom smiled. "But before too long she'll be able to have soft foods, like cereal and mashed bananas.""But it'll be a long time before she can have hamburgers, won't it?" asked Layla."Yes, it will," said Mom. "She's got a lot of growing to do before she'll be big enough for that."Dad held up his roast beef sandwich. "Well, I'm glad I'm big enough to have this," he said with a grin. "But you know what, Layla? Just like human babies slowly grow big enough to eat different things, baby Christians do too.""Baby Christians?" asked Layla, looking puzzled.Dad nodded. "When a person first trusts Jesus as their Savior, they're like an infant. Older Christians have to help them understand the milk of God's Word--the easiest verses and stories. Then, as a new Christian grows spiritually, they need the meat of God's Word--the deeper truths of Scripture that are harder to understand."Layla thought for a moment. "What stage do you think I'm at?" she asked. "I don't think I'm at the milk stage anymore, but I'm probably not quite ready to start chewing the meat of the Bible either. I'm probably at the mashed banana stage, and that sounds pretty gross!" Layla wrinkled her nose.Dad laughed. "It's not gross at all--no matter what stage we're at, we need the spiritual nourishment of God's Word. As you learn more about Jesus and His promises in the Bible, the Holy Spirit will use the truth of God's Word to feed you spiritually and help you grow. So keep digging into God's Word and growing in the Lord." –Cathy L. Garnaat

Dig In23b312e1-2580-4b37-8b88-cfcd9aaad80eMon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGeorge Heaton (Represent Founder): From My Garden Shed To $100m Business Empire! "Work Life Balance Is Bullshit!", "That Letter Was The End Of Represent!"From starting in a shed to aiming to be a billion dollar company, the road to success is a 24/7 mission. George Heaton is the owner and creative director of the British luxury streetwear brand, Represent. In this conversation George and Steven discuss topics such as, why a work-life balance is bullshit, changing his life and writing his rules for success, how Represent was almost destroyed, and why he doesn’t believe in motivation. (02:04) What is the mission you're on? (02:14) What made you obsessed with winning? (02:14) What influence did your father have on you? (04:01) What was your brother Mike like? (04:28) What did your parents do for a living? (04:52) Did you always grow up wanting to be in fashion? (05:36) The influence your older brother had on you (06:33) When was the idea of Represent born? (09:02) Where did that chip on your shoulder come from? (09:35) What was his shedding phase like? (11:31) Starting Represent in 2012 (14:01) Why don't people start? (16:28) How do you feel now about the old products you used to make in the shed? (17:13) What do you say to people who want to start their business? (17:59) Trying to scale the business (19:12) Hiring people (25:15) How do people get the answers they need to take them to the next level? (26:08) What made you step out of the CEO position and hire a CEO? (28:29) A phase where you didn't like yourself (30:17) How did you know you wanted to change? (33:20) Creating those next steps for the business? (39:53) Creating a solid company culture (40:48) Self-awareness (42:06) Staying in touch with the business side of things as a creative (45:47) The letter that nearly ended Represent (50:02) Company lawsuit (53:03) What his experience of it was at that time (55:19) What makes Represent special? (57:33) What is it about Represent that we don't see? (00:59:32) People stealing Represent's designs (01:02:02) How do you view money now? (01:03:47) What it's been like trying to create a life outside of the business (01:05:03) The brand being linked to your self-esteem and identity (01:08:58) How important is it that you surround yourself with the right people? (01:10:25) Romantic Relationships? (01:15:04) Opinions on work-life balance? (01:19:51) Advice on how to run a clothing line (01:23:37) How to get the motivation to go do the thing (01:24:38) What have you learned from hiring? (01:26:07) What if Michael decided he wanted to stop? (01:29:29) What is next for George? (01:31:01) What is the next goal? (01:32:21) What are you good at? (01:35:30) The next guest's question You can purchase all Represent products, here: https://bit.ly/3PyaKoX Follow George: Twitter - https://bit.ly/4cosMDP Instagram - https://bit.ly/3xh1crW Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/Steven-Bartlett-Digital-SOS?cid=psoc-ent_li_ebu_/brnd/Stevenbartlett01/aws/11.23/SB Shop the Conversation Cards: https://thediary.com/products/the-cards  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From starting in a shed to aiming to be a billion dollar company, the road to success is a 24/7 mission. George Heaton is the owner and creative director of the British luxury streetwear brand, Represent. In this conversation George and Steven discuss topics such as, why a work-life balance is bullshit, changing his life and writing his rules for success, how Represent was almost destroyed, and why he doesn’t believe in motivation. (02:04) What is the mission you're on? (02:14) What made you obsessed with winning? (02:14) What influence did your father have on you? (04:01) What was your brother Mike like? (04:28) What did your parents do for a living? (04:52) Did you always grow up wanting to be in fashion? (05:36) The influence your older brother had on you (06:33) When was the idea of Represent born? (09:02) Where did that chip on your shoulder come from? (09:35) What was his shedding phase like? (11:31) Starting Represent in 2012 (14:01) Why don't people start? (16:28) How do you feel now about the old products you used to make in the shed? (17:13) What do you say to people who want to start their business? (17:59) Trying to scale the business (19:12) Hiring people (25:15) How do people get the answers they need to take them to the next level? (26:08) What made you step out of the CEO position and hire a CEO? (28:29) A phase where you didn't like yourself (30:17) How did you know you wanted to change? (33:20) Creating those next steps for the business? (39:53) Creating a solid company culture (40:48) Self-awareness (42:06) Staying in touch with the business side of things as a creative (45:47) The letter that nearly ended Represent (50:02) Company lawsuit (53:03) What his experience of it was at that time (55:19) What makes Represent special? (57:33) What is it about Represent that we don't see? (00:59:32) People stealing Represent's designs (01:02:02) How do you view money now? (01:03:47) What it's been like trying to create a life outside of the business (01:05:03) The brand being linked to your self-esteem and identity (01:08:58) How important is it that you surround yourself with the right people? (01:10:25) Romantic Relationships? (01:15:04) Opinions on work-life balance? (01:19:51) Advice on how to run a clothing line (01:23:37) How to get the motivation to go do the thing (01:24:38) What have you learned from hiring? (01:26:07) What if Michael decided he wanted to stop? (01:29:29) What is next for George? (01:31:01) What is the next goal? (01:32:21) What are you good at? (01:35:30) The next guest's question You can purchase all Represent products, here: https://bit.ly/3PyaKoX Follow George: Twitter - https://bit.ly/4cosMDP Instagram - https://bit.ly/3xh1crW Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/Steven-Bartlett-Digital-SOS?cid=psoc-ent_li_ebu_/brnd/Stevenbartlett01/aws/11.23/SB Shop the Conversation Cards: https://thediary.com/products/the-cards  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullGeorge Heaton (Represent Founder): From My Garden Shed To $100m Business Empire! "Work Life Balance Is Bullshit!", "That Letter Was The End Of Represent!"47bd0068-f040-466b-b4e5-661591864feeSun, 24 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +00006285https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2024) Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2024)a6d97359-f483-4cd2-ab25-6e9e34d191dfSun, 24 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Claim of Savior (2024) Jesus&#39; claim that he is the one true God and the world&#39;s savior was the stumbling block for many Jews. Fr. Mike explains why Jesus&#39; invitation to the Jewish people to have faith in him was a challenging task. We learn that hardness of heart and unbelief led the Pharisees to a tragic misunderstanding of Jesus. We are also at risk of such error, and recognizing our hardness of heart can help us to grow in faith. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 587-594. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus&#39; claim that he is the one true God and the world&#39;s savior was the stumbling block for many Jews. Fr. Mike explains why Jesus&#39; invitation to the Jewish people to have faith in him was a challenging task. We learn that hardness of heart and unbelief led the Pharisees to a tragic misunderstanding of Jesus. We are also at risk of such error, and recognizing our hardness of heart can help us to grow in faith. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 587-594. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 84: The Claim of Savior (2024)28473db7-4c55-4f45-87d2-012ce8fd97d5Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Claim of Savior (2024) Jesus&#39; claim that he is the one true God and the world&#39;s savior was the stumbling block for many Jews. Fr. Mike explains why Jesus&#39; invitation to the Jewish people to have faith in him was a challenging task. We learn that hardness of heart and unbelief led the Pharisees to a tragic misunderstanding of Jesus. We are also at risk of such error, and recognizing our hardness of heart can help us to grow in faith. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 587-594. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus&#39; claim that he is the one true God and the world&#39;s savior was the stumbling block for many Jews. Fr. Mike explains why Jesus&#39; invitation to the Jewish people to have faith in him was a challenging task. We learn that hardness of heart and unbelief led the Pharisees to a tragic misunderstanding of Jesus. We are also at risk of such error, and recognizing our hardness of heart can help us to grow in faith. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 587-594. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 84: The Claim of Savior (2024)74a7610d-e263-4451-adf0-b0f35c94dafaSun, 24 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2024) Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2024)9c66e653-5fcb-44c0-bb8e-2703a8edbc2eSun, 24 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2024) Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2024)7a77862e-1e0b-4a05-b846-11fe3bbfe426Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2024) Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2024)42d57d6a-1e03-444c-9c9e-8a055e4222e1Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKyla Is Ready to QuitKyla sank down onto the bed, exhausted and upset. "I can't do it.""Patience," her mom said quietly. "You'll get there eventually."Kyle shook her head. "I'm not going to," she said, staring over at the door to her hospital room. "I'm not going to be able to walk, and then I'm not going to be able to leave here. I'll be here forever.""You won't be here forever."The next day, Kyla worked with a therapist again. This time, she walked even less than she had the day before and then was too tired to go on. Tears filled her eyes as she was helped back to her bed."Sweetheart…" Mom pulled her chair close to the bed. "You just need to be patient and keep trying."Kyla shook her head. "I prayed, Mom. I prayed that God would help me do it this time.""I'm sorry that things didn't work out the way you wanted," Mom said. "I prayed that you would stay safe, yet you're in a hospital bed. I prayed that you would recover quickly, but things are going slowly." She sighed. "I think God is using this situation to work on us. On both of us."Kyla frowned. "Why?""Maybe to teach us patience," Mom said. "And to help us remember that Jesus is with us and is still at work even when bad things happen." She reached over and ran her fingers through Kyla's hair. "I remember when you were first learning to walk--my baby trying to grow up. You got so frustrated when you fell. And I got frustrated too. I wanted you to get better balance so I wouldn't have to worry about you falling and hurting yourself. It took a lot of tries, but you got better, and I learned to be patient. Eventually, you got it figured out. I believe you'll do the same this time around.""I wish I could just pray and then be done. Be out of here," Kyla said."I know," Mom said. "But healing takes time. I think we need to keep praying and trust Jesus to help us be patient. He endured death on a cross to give us eternal life, and He'll help us endure every trial we go through." –Emily Acker

Kyla sank down onto the bed, exhausted and upset. "I can't do it.""Patience," her mom said quietly. "You'll get there eventually."Kyle shook her head. "I'm not going to," she said, staring over at the door to her hospital room. "I'm not going to be able to walk, and then I'm not going to be able to leave here. I'll be here forever.""You won't be here forever."The next day, Kyla worked with a therapist again. This time, she walked even less than she had the day before and then was too tired to go on. Tears filled her eyes as she was helped back to her bed."Sweetheart…" Mom pulled her chair close to the bed. "You just need to be patient and keep trying."Kyla shook her head. "I prayed, Mom. I prayed that God would help me do it this time.""I'm sorry that things didn't work out the way you wanted," Mom said. "I prayed that you would stay safe, yet you're in a hospital bed. I prayed that you would recover quickly, but things are going slowly." She sighed. "I think God is using this situation to work on us. On both of us."Kyla frowned. "Why?""Maybe to teach us patience," Mom said. "And to help us remember that Jesus is with us and is still at work even when bad things happen." She reached over and ran her fingers through Kyla's hair. "I remember when you were first learning to walk--my baby trying to grow up. You got so frustrated when you fell. And I got frustrated too. I wanted you to get better balance so I wouldn't have to worry about you falling and hurting yourself. It took a lot of tries, but you got better, and I learned to be patient. Eventually, you got it figured out. I believe you'll do the same this time around.""I wish I could just pray and then be done. Be out of here," Kyla said."I know," Mom said. "But healing takes time. I think we need to keep praying and trust Jesus to help us be patient. He endured death on a cross to give us eternal life, and He'll help us endure every trial we go through." –Emily Acker

Kyla Is Ready to Quit1172d0c9-4421-4984-bbaa-28eb518fe1adSun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKyla Is Ready to QuitKyla sank down onto the bed, exhausted and upset. "I can't do it.""Patience," her mom said quietly. "You'll get there eventually."Kyle shook her head. "I'm not going to," she said, staring over at the door to her hospital room. "I'm not going to be able to walk, and then I'm not going to be able to leave here. I'll be here forever.""You won't be here forever."The next day, Kyla worked with a therapist again. This time, she walked even less than she had the day before and then was too tired to go on. Tears filled her eyes as she was helped back to her bed."Sweetheart…" Mom pulled her chair close to the bed. "You just need to be patient and keep trying."Kyla shook her head. "I prayed, Mom. I prayed that God would help me do it this time.""I'm sorry that things didn't work out the way you wanted," Mom said. "I prayed that you would stay safe, yet you're in a hospital bed. I prayed that you would recover quickly, but things are going slowly." She sighed. "I think God is using this situation to work on us. On both of us."Kyla frowned. "Why?""Maybe to teach us patience," Mom said. "And to help us remember that Jesus is with us and is still at work even when bad things happen." She reached over and ran her fingers through Kyla's hair. "I remember when you were first learning to walk--my baby trying to grow up. You got so frustrated when you fell. And I got frustrated too. I wanted you to get better balance so I wouldn't have to worry about you falling and hurting yourself. It took a lot of tries, but you got better, and I learned to be patient. Eventually, you got it figured out. I believe you'll do the same this time around.""I wish I could just pray and then be done. Be out of here," Kyla said."I know," Mom said. "But healing takes time. I think we need to keep praying and trust Jesus to help us be patient. He endured death on a cross to give us eternal life, and He'll help us endure every trial we go through." –Emily Acker

Kyla sank down onto the bed, exhausted and upset. "I can't do it.""Patience," her mom said quietly. "You'll get there eventually."Kyle shook her head. "I'm not going to," she said, staring over at the door to her hospital room. "I'm not going to be able to walk, and then I'm not going to be able to leave here. I'll be here forever.""You won't be here forever."The next day, Kyla worked with a therapist again. This time, she walked even less than she had the day before and then was too tired to go on. Tears filled her eyes as she was helped back to her bed."Sweetheart…" Mom pulled her chair close to the bed. "You just need to be patient and keep trying."Kyla shook her head. "I prayed, Mom. I prayed that God would help me do it this time.""I'm sorry that things didn't work out the way you wanted," Mom said. "I prayed that you would stay safe, yet you're in a hospital bed. I prayed that you would recover quickly, but things are going slowly." She sighed. "I think God is using this situation to work on us. On both of us."Kyla frowned. "Why?""Maybe to teach us patience," Mom said. "And to help us remember that Jesus is with us and is still at work even when bad things happen." She reached over and ran her fingers through Kyla's hair. "I remember when you were first learning to walk--my baby trying to grow up. You got so frustrated when you fell. And I got frustrated too. I wanted you to get better balance so I wouldn't have to worry about you falling and hurting yourself. It took a lot of tries, but you got better, and I learned to be patient. Eventually, you got it figured out. I believe you'll do the same this time around.""I wish I could just pray and then be done. Be out of here," Kyla said."I know," Mom said. "But healing takes time. I think we need to keep praying and trust Jesus to help us be patient. He endured death on a cross to give us eternal life, and He'll help us endure every trial we go through." –Emily Acker

Kyla Is Ready to Quit7f9ffb82-1566-4acb-9db1-620dccf5f7f4Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/24/24 He Leadeth Me: Enter the Story Homily from Palm Sunday. You are meant to be a part of the story. As Christians, we know the Story and we believe the Story. We know how God has saved the world by entering into suffering and death. But we are called to more; we are called to participate in the Story. Our apostolate is marked by Acceptance, Access, and Action. Mass Readings from March 24, 2024: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1—15:47

Homily from Palm Sunday. You are meant to be a part of the story. As Christians, we know the Story and we believe the Story. We know how God has saved the world by entering into suffering and death. But we are called to more; we are called to participate in the Story. Our apostolate is marked by Acceptance, Access, and Action. Mass Readings from March 24, 2024: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1—15:47

full03/24/24 He Leadeth Me: Enter the Story1ccb35fa-5285-4106-a614-dff969df5aadSat, 23 Mar 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/24/24 He Leadeth Me: Enter the Story Homily from Palm Sunday. You are meant to be a part of the story. As Christians, we know the Story and we believe the Story. We know how God has saved the world by entering into suffering and death. But we are called to more; we are called to participate in the Story. Our apostolate is marked by Acceptance, Access, and Action. Mass Readings from March 24, 2024: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1—15:47

Homily from Palm Sunday. You are meant to be a part of the story. As Christians, we know the Story and we believe the Story. We know how God has saved the world by entering into suffering and death. But we are called to more; we are called to participate in the Story. Our apostolate is marked by Acceptance, Access, and Action. Mass Readings from March 24, 2024: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1—15:47

full03/24/24 He Leadeth Me: Enter the Storyf6787576-d4a2-4061-87e7-2b75987f85edSat, 23 Mar 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/24/24 He Leadeth Me: Enter the Story Homily from Palm Sunday. You are meant to be a part of the story. As Christians, we know the Story and we believe the Story. We know how God has saved the world by entering into suffering and death. But we are called to more; we are called to participate in the Story. Our apostolate is marked by Acceptance, Access, and Action. Mass Readings from March 24, 2024: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1—15:47

Homily from Palm Sunday. You are meant to be a part of the story. As Christians, we know the Story and we believe the Story. We know how God has saved the world by entering into suffering and death. But we are called to more; we are called to participate in the Story. Our apostolate is marked by Acceptance, Access, and Action. Mass Readings from March 24, 2024: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1—15:47

full03/24/24 He Leadeth Me: Enter the Story028c2728-0f5b-4c0e-93e0-bbaa7e7b3d16Sat, 23 Mar 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2024) Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2024)c78834a2-89a1-4eae-b381-09ad59b3c412Sat, 23 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: Jesus and the Temple (2024) Given that the Temple was at the heart of Jewish life and worship, Jesus’ relationship with the Temple speaks volumes. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus’ reverence for the Temple and unpacks the remarkable implications of Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 583-586. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Given that the Temple was at the heart of Jewish life and worship, Jesus’ relationship with the Temple speaks volumes. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus’ reverence for the Temple and unpacks the remarkable implications of Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 583-586. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 83: Jesus and the Temple (2024)4a7b0b22-1bf3-4375-9309-3b809a8774c1Sat, 23 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: Jesus and the Temple (2024) Given that the Temple was at the heart of Jewish life and worship, Jesus’ relationship with the Temple speaks volumes. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus’ reverence for the Temple and unpacks the remarkable implications of Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 583-586. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Given that the Temple was at the heart of Jewish life and worship, Jesus’ relationship with the Temple speaks volumes. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus’ reverence for the Temple and unpacks the remarkable implications of Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 583-586. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 83: Jesus and the Temple (2024)4eae0279-858e-49b9-972a-bc060fe6ca2aSat, 23 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2024) Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2024)2c494a5c-af2a-4eb1-b6b5-a005ce1ad29fSat, 23 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2024) Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2024)c15d9263-7910-4622-b258-8c93336ba14dSat, 23 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2024) Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2024)a2e730f4-9c19-431e-80d0-8712fc9b710dSat, 23 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBIG ANNOUNCEMENT: KICKSTARTER GOES LIVE 3/27Excited to announce our kickstarter!

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fullBIG ANNOUNCEMENT: KICKSTARTER GOES LIVE 3/2707fee43d-ba5c-46a3-adba-545ec800bd7fSat, 23 Mar 2024 01:22:16 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo Sneaking In"Hey, Taj," whispered Caleb after the two boys had gone to bed. "I forgot the lures Dad gave me to bring along tomorrow. I left them in my room." The boys were going on a fishing trip with their church group early the next morning, and Caleb was spending the night at Taj's, who lived a few houses down from him."Let's run over to your house and get them," said Taj."It's too late," replied Caleb. "Everybody will be sleeping.""We'll just sneak in so we don't wake anybody up," said Taj. "If we don't do it now, we might forget in the morning." After thinking it over, Caleb agreed.The boys quietly left the house and hurried to Caleb's home. As expected, the house was dark. "I'll pry the screen off my bedroom window," Caleb whispered. "That way we won't wake anyone up."Caleb carefully removed the screen and started climbing in as quietly as he could. He had one foot through the window when a voice yelled, "Stop!" Caleb froze as he recognized the figure of his father towering in the shadows, holding a baseball bat. "It's me, Dad!" Caleb called out. "Me and Taj!"Dad flicked on the light. "Caleb? Taj? What's going on here? Why are you sneaking in through the window?" Caleb gulped. He knew he and Taj had a lot to explain.The next day, the boys told their church group leader what had happened. "My dad thought we were burglars," said Caleb. "He was pretty upset. I'm definitely never doing that again.""You boys trying to climb in through the window instead of using the door reminds me of our lesson last week," said Mr. Bates. "Do you remember what name we learned for Jesus?""Um…oh, I know," said Taj. "He's called the door because it's only through Him that anyone can enter heaven.""Right," said Mr. Bates. "You couldn't sneak into your house, Caleb, just like we could never sneak into heaven. It would be impossible, and we've done nothing to deserve spending eternity with God. But Jesus offers us the incredible gift of salvation--He died on the cross so our sins could be forgiven and we could become God's children. He's the door, the only way we can enter into eternal life." –Jan L. Hansen

"Hey, Taj," whispered Caleb after the two boys had gone to bed. "I forgot the lures Dad gave me to bring along tomorrow. I left them in my room." The boys were going on a fishing trip with their church group early the next morning, and Caleb was spending the night at Taj's, who lived a few houses down from him."Let's run over to your house and get them," said Taj."It's too late," replied Caleb. "Everybody will be sleeping.""We'll just sneak in so we don't wake anybody up," said Taj. "If we don't do it now, we might forget in the morning." After thinking it over, Caleb agreed.The boys quietly left the house and hurried to Caleb's home. As expected, the house was dark. "I'll pry the screen off my bedroom window," Caleb whispered. "That way we won't wake anyone up."Caleb carefully removed the screen and started climbing in as quietly as he could. He had one foot through the window when a voice yelled, "Stop!" Caleb froze as he recognized the figure of his father towering in the shadows, holding a baseball bat. "It's me, Dad!" Caleb called out. "Me and Taj!"Dad flicked on the light. "Caleb? Taj? What's going on here? Why are you sneaking in through the window?" Caleb gulped. He knew he and Taj had a lot to explain.The next day, the boys told their church group leader what had happened. "My dad thought we were burglars," said Caleb. "He was pretty upset. I'm definitely never doing that again.""You boys trying to climb in through the window instead of using the door reminds me of our lesson last week," said Mr. Bates. "Do you remember what name we learned for Jesus?""Um…oh, I know," said Taj. "He's called the door because it's only through Him that anyone can enter heaven.""Right," said Mr. Bates. "You couldn't sneak into your house, Caleb, just like we could never sneak into heaven. It would be impossible, and we've done nothing to deserve spending eternity with God. But Jesus offers us the incredible gift of salvation--He died on the cross so our sins could be forgiven and we could become God's children. He's the door, the only way we can enter into eternal life." –Jan L. Hansen

No Sneaking Ind63b5e49-6b29-4f46-80be-4c35305e39b2Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo Sneaking In"Hey, Taj," whispered Caleb after the two boys had gone to bed. "I forgot the lures Dad gave me to bring along tomorrow. I left them in my room." The boys were going on a fishing trip with their church group early the next morning, and Caleb was spending the night at Taj's, who lived a few houses down from him."Let's run over to your house and get them," said Taj."It's too late," replied Caleb. "Everybody will be sleeping.""We'll just sneak in so we don't wake anybody up," said Taj. "If we don't do it now, we might forget in the morning." After thinking it over, Caleb agreed.The boys quietly left the house and hurried to Caleb's home. As expected, the house was dark. "I'll pry the screen off my bedroom window," Caleb whispered. "That way we won't wake anyone up."Caleb carefully removed the screen and started climbing in as quietly as he could. He had one foot through the window when a voice yelled, "Stop!" Caleb froze as he recognized the figure of his father towering in the shadows, holding a baseball bat. "It's me, Dad!" Caleb called out. "Me and Taj!"Dad flicked on the light. "Caleb? Taj? What's going on here? Why are you sneaking in through the window?" Caleb gulped. He knew he and Taj had a lot to explain.The next day, the boys told their church group leader what had happened. "My dad thought we were burglars," said Caleb. "He was pretty upset. I'm definitely never doing that again.""You boys trying to climb in through the window instead of using the door reminds me of our lesson last week," said Mr. Bates. "Do you remember what name we learned for Jesus?""Um…oh, I know," said Taj. "He's called the door because it's only through Him that anyone can enter heaven.""Right," said Mr. Bates. "You couldn't sneak into your house, Caleb, just like we could never sneak into heaven. It would be impossible, and we've done nothing to deserve spending eternity with God. But Jesus offers us the incredible gift of salvation--He died on the cross so our sins could be forgiven and we could become God's children. He's the door, the only way we can enter into eternal life." –Jan L. Hansen

"Hey, Taj," whispered Caleb after the two boys had gone to bed. "I forgot the lures Dad gave me to bring along tomorrow. I left them in my room." The boys were going on a fishing trip with their church group early the next morning, and Caleb was spending the night at Taj's, who lived a few houses down from him."Let's run over to your house and get them," said Taj."It's too late," replied Caleb. "Everybody will be sleeping.""We'll just sneak in so we don't wake anybody up," said Taj. "If we don't do it now, we might forget in the morning." After thinking it over, Caleb agreed.The boys quietly left the house and hurried to Caleb's home. As expected, the house was dark. "I'll pry the screen off my bedroom window," Caleb whispered. "That way we won't wake anyone up."Caleb carefully removed the screen and started climbing in as quietly as he could. He had one foot through the window when a voice yelled, "Stop!" Caleb froze as he recognized the figure of his father towering in the shadows, holding a baseball bat. "It's me, Dad!" Caleb called out. "Me and Taj!"Dad flicked on the light. "Caleb? Taj? What's going on here? Why are you sneaking in through the window?" Caleb gulped. He knew he and Taj had a lot to explain.The next day, the boys told their church group leader what had happened. "My dad thought we were burglars," said Caleb. "He was pretty upset. I'm definitely never doing that again.""You boys trying to climb in through the window instead of using the door reminds me of our lesson last week," said Mr. Bates. "Do you remember what name we learned for Jesus?""Um…oh, I know," said Taj. "He's called the door because it's only through Him that anyone can enter heaven.""Right," said Mr. Bates. "You couldn't sneak into your house, Caleb, just like we could never sneak into heaven. It would be impossible, and we've done nothing to deserve spending eternity with God. But Jesus offers us the incredible gift of salvation--He died on the cross so our sins could be forgiven and we could become God's children. He's the door, the only way we can enter into eternal life." –Jan L. Hansen

No Sneaking In45a12e2d-f180-4512-a521-952243da8463Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGeorge Janko & Shawna Della-Ricca | Girls Gone Biblehi ggb gang we love you we love you we love you :) before we get into today's episode, we have an announcement! WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!!!!!!!! the first night of GGB LIVE SHOW tour is set for May 15th in Atlanta, Georgia at the Center Stage Theatre. click this link for tickets (use code ggbgang for presale) https://girlsgonebible.com/pages/live-events we can't wait to see you, love you, pray with you, laugh &amp; cry with you. today's episode blessed us so so much. we had the pleasure of sitting down with George Janko and Shawna Della-Ricca. we heard the most raw versions of their testimonies of finding Jesus, what life was like for George during and after his time on Impaulsive and what it was like to share the Gospel on a massive &amp; secular stage. we talk allll things relationships, traditional gender roles, getting engaged, masculinity &amp; femininity, and how to deal with jealousy &amp; insecurity in a relationships. we love you guys so so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

hi ggb gang we love you we love you we love you :) before we get into today's episode, we have an announcement! WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!!!!!!!! the first night of GGB LIVE SHOW tour is set for May 15th in Atlanta, Georgia at the Center Stage Theatre. click this link for tickets (use code ggbgang for presale) https://girlsgonebible.com/pages/live-events we can't wait to see you, love you, pray with you, laugh &amp; cry with you. today's episode blessed us so so much. we had the pleasure of sitting down with George Janko and Shawna Della-Ricca. we heard the most raw versions of their testimonies of finding Jesus, what life was like for George during and after his time on Impaulsive and what it was like to share the Gospel on a massive &amp; secular stage. we talk allll things relationships, traditional gender roles, getting engaged, masculinity &amp; femininity, and how to deal with jealousy &amp; insecurity in a relationships. we love you guys so so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullGeorge Janko & Shawna Della-Ricca | Girls Gone Biblee996a14e-b3a3-45a9-b182-25c491312403Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:47:19 +00006126https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2 EP15. Specific Prayer and Authority ft. Ashley JonesHey y’all ! Welcome to early access with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, is joined once again by special guest and friend, Ashley Jones. In this episode, Ally and Ashley dive deep into scripture as they talk through the the ultimate authority we have in Jesus - especially the authority we have over the enemy. ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey y’all ! Welcome to early access with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, is joined once again by special guest and friend, Ashley Jones. In this episode, Ally and Ashley dive deep into scripture as they talk through the the ultimate authority we have in Jesus - especially the authority we have over the enemy. ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS2 EP15. Specific Prayer and Authority ft. Ashley Jones977d328b-b323-4a02-ae1f-0da38d715932Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 154: The Truth About Quiet Quitting: Simon Sinek In this moment, bestselling author and business leadership speaker, Simon Sinek discusses quiet quitting and the importance of expectation management when it comes to work. Simon says that both employers and employees need to be more open and honest about what they want from their professional relationship. For instance, he says that Amazon is very open that it is a very tough and competitive culture, so people can choose whether they want to work in that sort of environment. Equally, employees need to be honest about how they want work to fit into their life, do they want an easy casual job or do they want to push hard and be ambitious. Simon believes we need to treat work like a conversation, previously it has been treated like a speech where workers were told what they were going to do, but now people can ask, why does work have to be that way? Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/nv4jKFbt9Hb Spotify-  https://g2ul0.app.link/hZEYgPgt9Hb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Simon: https://simonsinek.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, bestselling author and business leadership speaker, Simon Sinek discusses quiet quitting and the importance of expectation management when it comes to work. Simon says that both employers and employees need to be more open and honest about what they want from their professional relationship. For instance, he says that Amazon is very open that it is a very tough and competitive culture, so people can choose whether they want to work in that sort of environment. Equally, employees need to be honest about how they want work to fit into their life, do they want an easy casual job or do they want to push hard and be ambitious. Simon believes we need to treat work like a conversation, previously it has been treated like a speech where workers were told what they were going to do, but now people can ask, why does work have to be that way? Listen to the full episode here - Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/nv4jKFbt9Hb Spotify-  https://g2ul0.app.link/hZEYgPgt9Hb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Simon: https://simonsinek.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 154: The Truth About Quiet Quitting: Simon Sinek 3cec5082-f8ad-4ce4-98cf-52cce5e6440bFri, 22 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000875https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2024) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2024)73c14dd5-c7d6-41eb-a01f-76635029b7abFri, 22 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: Jesus and the Law (2024) What is Jesus’ relationship with the Old Testament Law? Our Catechism readings today reveal that Jesus is the Author of the Law who provides the definitive interpretation of the Law. We learn that Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but rather to fulfill the Law in its totality. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between Temple Laws, Kingdom Laws, and Moral Laws in Scripture. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 577-582. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What is Jesus’ relationship with the Old Testament Law? Our Catechism readings today reveal that Jesus is the Author of the Law who provides the definitive interpretation of the Law. We learn that Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but rather to fulfill the Law in its totality. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between Temple Laws, Kingdom Laws, and Moral Laws in Scripture. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 577-582. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 82: Jesus and the Law (2024)d66fa10d-b86e-4c49-867c-a65580a7d38dFri, 22 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: Jesus and the Law (2024) What is Jesus’ relationship with the Old Testament Law? Our Catechism readings today reveal that Jesus is the Author of the Law who provides the definitive interpretation of the Law. We learn that Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but rather to fulfill the Law in its totality. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between Temple Laws, Kingdom Laws, and Moral Laws in Scripture. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 577-582. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What is Jesus’ relationship with the Old Testament Law? Our Catechism readings today reveal that Jesus is the Author of the Law who provides the definitive interpretation of the Law. We learn that Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but rather to fulfill the Law in its totality. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between Temple Laws, Kingdom Laws, and Moral Laws in Scripture. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 577-582. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 82: Jesus and the Law (2024)d63bb214-a638-4e1f-8671-1c42b7715c25Fri, 22 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2024) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2024)1febf689-a7be-4c09-b7cc-c3273063aa15Fri, 22 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2024) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2024)b4ba6deb-705d-40e3-b07a-ffc0153a6ec8Fri, 22 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2024) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2024)0a6783be-990e-4d9a-ae0f-f7a5f09a2e50Fri, 22 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTeacher’s Pet"Are we going to invite Bea to our party Friday night?" Valentina asked her friend Jane as they sat on Valentina's bed, going over their party plans."No way! We don't want the teacher's pet at our party." Jane looked at the list. "Looks like we're inviting all the girls in our class except Bea." Valentina put a finger to her lips. "If my parents find out, we'll have to invite Bea too. Keep it quiet, will you?" Valentina slipped the list into her desk drawer, and the girls went down to the kitchen.Valentina's dad greeted them with a puppy in his arms. "Look what I've got.""A puppy!" Valentina took the puppy and cuddled him under her chin. "Can we keep him? I'll take care of him--I'll teach him good doggie manners!" Then she thought of their other dog. "Has Roscoe seen him?" Dad smiled. "No, Roscoe hasn't seen him yet, but yes, we can keep him--if Roscoe will let us, that is. Let's go see."When they opened the porch door to go out, a collie came bounding across the yard. Suddenly he stopped and growled deeply. "Come on, Roscoe. Don't act like that," said Valentina. "This puppy wants to be your friend." The puppy whined, but Roscoe growled again. "Stop it, Roscoe!" Valentina frowned. "Why is he being so mean, Dad?""Because he's jealous. Roscoe doesn't want you to have another pet."As the girls looked at each other, they both suddenly realized they had been acting just like Roscoe because they were jealous of Bea. We need to replace jealousy with love, Valentina thought, remembering a lesson she'd recently heard at church. Jesus loves us so much He gave His own life for us, and because of that, we can love others instead of being jealous of them. "I think the two dogs can learn to be friends," said Dad. "But for now, you'd better take the puppy inside."The girls took the puppy to Valentina's room. "I think I'll name him Shadow," said Valentina. "Here, hold him for me a minute." She handed the puppy to Jane, then pulled out the list for the party and added Bea's name. "Guess what, Shadow?" she said, patting the dog's head. "On Friday you're gonna meet all the girls in our class!" –Barbara J. Westberg

"Are we going to invite Bea to our party Friday night?" Valentina asked her friend Jane as they sat on Valentina's bed, going over their party plans."No way! We don't want the teacher's pet at our party." Jane looked at the list. "Looks like we're inviting all the girls in our class except Bea." Valentina put a finger to her lips. "If my parents find out, we'll have to invite Bea too. Keep it quiet, will you?" Valentina slipped the list into her desk drawer, and the girls went down to the kitchen.Valentina's dad greeted them with a puppy in his arms. "Look what I've got.""A puppy!" Valentina took the puppy and cuddled him under her chin. "Can we keep him? I'll take care of him--I'll teach him good doggie manners!" Then she thought of their other dog. "Has Roscoe seen him?" Dad smiled. "No, Roscoe hasn't seen him yet, but yes, we can keep him--if Roscoe will let us, that is. Let's go see."When they opened the porch door to go out, a collie came bounding across the yard. Suddenly he stopped and growled deeply. "Come on, Roscoe. Don't act like that," said Valentina. "This puppy wants to be your friend." The puppy whined, but Roscoe growled again. "Stop it, Roscoe!" Valentina frowned. "Why is he being so mean, Dad?""Because he's jealous. Roscoe doesn't want you to have another pet."As the girls looked at each other, they both suddenly realized they had been acting just like Roscoe because they were jealous of Bea. We need to replace jealousy with love, Valentina thought, remembering a lesson she'd recently heard at church. Jesus loves us so much He gave His own life for us, and because of that, we can love others instead of being jealous of them. "I think the two dogs can learn to be friends," said Dad. "But for now, you'd better take the puppy inside."The girls took the puppy to Valentina's room. "I think I'll name him Shadow," said Valentina. "Here, hold him for me a minute." She handed the puppy to Jane, then pulled out the list for the party and added Bea's name. "Guess what, Shadow?" she said, patting the dog's head. "On Friday you're gonna meet all the girls in our class!" –Barbara J. Westberg

Teacher’s Petdbd2ef26-dd22-4822-99ad-46961cebd9edFri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTeacher’s Pet"Are we going to invite Bea to our party Friday night?" Valentina asked her friend Jane as they sat on Valentina's bed, going over their party plans."No way! We don't want the teacher's pet at our party." Jane looked at the list. "Looks like we're inviting all the girls in our class except Bea." Valentina put a finger to her lips. "If my parents find out, we'll have to invite Bea too. Keep it quiet, will you?" Valentina slipped the list into her desk drawer, and the girls went down to the kitchen.Valentina's dad greeted them with a puppy in his arms. "Look what I've got.""A puppy!" Valentina took the puppy and cuddled him under her chin. "Can we keep him? I'll take care of him--I'll teach him good doggie manners!" Then she thought of their other dog. "Has Roscoe seen him?" Dad smiled. "No, Roscoe hasn't seen him yet, but yes, we can keep him--if Roscoe will let us, that is. Let's go see."When they opened the porch door to go out, a collie came bounding across the yard. Suddenly he stopped and growled deeply. "Come on, Roscoe. Don't act like that," said Valentina. "This puppy wants to be your friend." The puppy whined, but Roscoe growled again. "Stop it, Roscoe!" Valentina frowned. "Why is he being so mean, Dad?""Because he's jealous. Roscoe doesn't want you to have another pet."As the girls looked at each other, they both suddenly realized they had been acting just like Roscoe because they were jealous of Bea. We need to replace jealousy with love, Valentina thought, remembering a lesson she'd recently heard at church. Jesus loves us so much He gave His own life for us, and because of that, we can love others instead of being jealous of them. "I think the two dogs can learn to be friends," said Dad. "But for now, you'd better take the puppy inside."The girls took the puppy to Valentina's room. "I think I'll name him Shadow," said Valentina. "Here, hold him for me a minute." She handed the puppy to Jane, then pulled out the list for the party and added Bea's name. "Guess what, Shadow?" she said, patting the dog's head. "On Friday you're gonna meet all the girls in our class!" –Barbara J. Westberg

"Are we going to invite Bea to our party Friday night?" Valentina asked her friend Jane as they sat on Valentina's bed, going over their party plans."No way! We don't want the teacher's pet at our party." Jane looked at the list. "Looks like we're inviting all the girls in our class except Bea." Valentina put a finger to her lips. "If my parents find out, we'll have to invite Bea too. Keep it quiet, will you?" Valentina slipped the list into her desk drawer, and the girls went down to the kitchen.Valentina's dad greeted them with a puppy in his arms. "Look what I've got.""A puppy!" Valentina took the puppy and cuddled him under her chin. "Can we keep him? I'll take care of him--I'll teach him good doggie manners!" Then she thought of their other dog. "Has Roscoe seen him?" Dad smiled. "No, Roscoe hasn't seen him yet, but yes, we can keep him--if Roscoe will let us, that is. Let's go see."When they opened the porch door to go out, a collie came bounding across the yard. Suddenly he stopped and growled deeply. "Come on, Roscoe. Don't act like that," said Valentina. "This puppy wants to be your friend." The puppy whined, but Roscoe growled again. "Stop it, Roscoe!" Valentina frowned. "Why is he being so mean, Dad?""Because he's jealous. Roscoe doesn't want you to have another pet."As the girls looked at each other, they both suddenly realized they had been acting just like Roscoe because they were jealous of Bea. We need to replace jealousy with love, Valentina thought, remembering a lesson she'd recently heard at church. Jesus loves us so much He gave His own life for us, and because of that, we can love others instead of being jealous of them. "I think the two dogs can learn to be friends," said Dad. "But for now, you'd better take the puppy inside."The girls took the puppy to Valentina's room. "I think I'll name him Shadow," said Valentina. "Here, hold him for me a minute." She handed the puppy to Jane, then pulled out the list for the party and added Bea's name. "Guess what, Shadow?" she said, patting the dog's head. "On Friday you're gonna meet all the girls in our class!" –Barbara J. Westberg

Teacher’s Pet8458bf6a-6e11-4346-8fe2-b90fa130dd2fFri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Simple Key to Extending Grace Everyone bears burdens and faces unseen challenges. Leading a life filled with love is often the simplest path to personal growth. In this discussion, Fr. Mike delves into extending grace to strangers. A small gesture of kindness, such as offering a smile or lending a helping hand, can cultivate a community of grace and love. He reminds us that everyone navigates life&#39;s complexities differently. Fr. Mike emphasizes that acts of kindness and compassion pave the way for increased empathy and understanding, even towards those we have yet to encounter.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Everyone bears burdens and faces unseen challenges. Leading a life filled with love is often the simplest path to personal growth. In this discussion, Fr. Mike delves into extending grace to strangers. A small gesture of kindness, such as offering a smile or lending a helping hand, can cultivate a community of grace and love. He reminds us that everyone navigates life&#39;s complexities differently. Fr. Mike emphasizes that acts of kindness and compassion pave the way for increased empathy and understanding, even towards those we have yet to encounter.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullA Simple Key to Extending Grace8da1e825-e06f-47b5-a35d-7c31468bd783Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Simple Key to Extending Grace Everyone bears burdens and faces unseen challenges. Leading a life filled with love is often the simplest path to personal growth. In this discussion, Fr. Mike delves into extending grace to strangers. A small gesture of kindness, such as offering a smile or lending a helping hand, can cultivate a community of grace and love. He reminds us that everyone navigates life&#39;s complexities differently. Fr. Mike emphasizes that acts of kindness and compassion pave the way for increased empathy and understanding, even towards those we have yet to encounter.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Everyone bears burdens and faces unseen challenges. Leading a life filled with love is often the simplest path to personal growth. In this discussion, Fr. Mike delves into extending grace to strangers. A small gesture of kindness, such as offering a smile or lending a helping hand, can cultivate a community of grace and love. He reminds us that everyone navigates life&#39;s complexities differently. Fr. Mike emphasizes that acts of kindness and compassion pave the way for increased empathy and understanding, even towards those we have yet to encounter.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullA Simple Key to Extending Gracee356c886-1884-47cc-bcfb-47d847ed8038Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#859 - Psalms 119 – Qoph-TawThis episode is part 96 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 7th of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience, the law, and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 96 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 7th of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience, the law, and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#859 - Psalms 119 – Qoph-Tawe2876b4c-f386-46b9-832e-6a30288b28fbThu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +00001039https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYour Life’s Power Plan: 8 Essential PillarsIn the grand theme of life, we are called to be great men. Throughout our journey, we encounter individuals of deep character and integrity, men who have realized their fullest potential. When we encounter such individuals, we aspire to emulate their virtues, desiring a life that mirrors their example. Yet, when we turn our gaze inward and reflect on our own lives amidst the constant struggle and the haze of uncertainty, grappling with our shortcomings and lack of motivation, we can easily succumb to discouragement and complacency. Today's episode unveils 8 pillars of strength and virtue, each building off the other to order your life to become the man you were created to be - a man of greatness. ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 47 mins of episode 151 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we give you all 8 pillars of the Power Plan to achieve and maintain success in life: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 10 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the grand theme of life, we are called to be great men. Throughout our journey, we encounter individuals of deep character and integrity, men who have realized their fullest potential. When we encounter such individuals, we aspire to emulate their virtues, desiring a life that mirrors their example. Yet, when we turn our gaze inward and reflect on our own lives amidst the constant struggle and the haze of uncertainty, grappling with our shortcomings and lack of motivation, we can easily succumb to discouragement and complacency. Today's episode unveils 8 pillars of strength and virtue, each building off the other to order your life to become the man you were created to be - a man of greatness. ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 47 mins of episode 151 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we give you all 8 pillars of the Power Plan to achieve and maintain success in life: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 10 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullYour Life’s Power Plan: 8 Essential Pillarsdf4297ab-4b0f-492d-8db2-9146b9b1cdedThu, 21 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +00003536https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Childhood Trauma Doctor: Your Childhood Trauma Changes The Shape Of Your Brain & Causes Parkinson's! How Not To Ruin Your Kids! Dr. Paul ContiWe are living in an epidemic of trauma, causing disease and death, so why are so few of us ready to face it? Dr. Paul Conti is a general psychiatrist and expert on treating trauma, he is also the founder and CEO of Pacific Premier Group, PC In this conversation Paul and Steven discuss topics such as, our current epidemic of trauma, why trauma is making you age faster, how you inherit trauma, and the ways that trauma can lead to an early death. 00:00 Intro 02:04 The Invisible Epidemic 04:12 What Percentage of the Population Has Traumas? 06:39 Your Brother's Suicide 09:43 Trauma Is Causing All Sorts of Illnesses in Our Bodies 12:35 How Trauma Speeds Up Your Ageing 14:31 How Trauma Affects Us at a Cellular Level 15:49 Trauma Leads to Early Death 18:01 Is There Anything Killing More Than Trauma? 19:15 The Different Types of Trauma 23:46 What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Weaker 26:30 Why Some People Experience Trauma Stronger Than Others 29:07 The Impact of Being Different 31:54 Developing Trauma Later in Life 35:21 How Do We Know If Trauma Is Being Passed On? 38:55 Do We Need to Understand Our Parents' Trauma to Understand Ours? 43:22 Post-Trauma Syndrome 44:11 How to Know If We Are Traumatised? 47:18 Trauma Shows Up as Addiction 50:18 What Tests Can Be Done to See If We Have Trauma? 51:12 Self-Destructive Shooting Methods 54:33 People Are Dying from Prescribed Meds 56:38 How Does Trauma Change Our Brains? 58:17 Trauma Creates Cognitive Blind Spots in Our Brain 01:03:14 We Tend to Seek What Harms Us in Order to Fix It 01:05:49 Becoming Addicted to Our Victimhood 01:07:27 What's the Role of the Limbic System in Our Traumas? 01:10:01 Shame Keeps Us Alive 01:11:57 You Can Build a Different Story Around Your Shame 01:16:08 How You Are Treated Determines Whether a Situation Becomes Traumatic or Not 01:17:46 How to Alleviate Our Shame 01:19:31 How Bringing Up the Trauma Helps 01:22:47 The Link Between Sleep and Trauma 01:24:28 The Importance of Sitting Alone with Your Thoughts 01:25:09 01:26:07 Sleep Problems Need to Be Urgently Addressed 01:27:33 Why You're Not Sleeping 01:28:50 Link Between Weight and Trauma 01:30:45 Advice for People That Think They Can't Change 01:33:40 Training Your Brain 01:36:04 Can You Completely Get Rid of a Trauma? 01:37:03 How to Stop Being Triggered by Trauma 01:38:18 Saving Lady Gaga's Life 01:41:53 Last Guest Question You can purchase Paul’s book, ‘Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic: How Trauma Works and How We Can Heal From It’, here: https://amzn.to/4ceTKhf Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/Steven-Bartlett-Digital-SOS?cid=psoc-ent_li_ebu_/brnd/Stevenbartlett01/aws/11.23/SB Shop the Conversation Cards: https://thediary.com/products/the-cards  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are living in an epidemic of trauma, causing disease and death, so why are so few of us ready to face it? Dr. Paul Conti is a general psychiatrist and expert on treating trauma, he is also the founder and CEO of Pacific Premier Group, PC In this conversation Paul and Steven discuss topics such as, our current epidemic of trauma, why trauma is making you age faster, how you inherit trauma, and the ways that trauma can lead to an early death. 00:00 Intro 02:04 The Invisible Epidemic 04:12 What Percentage of the Population Has Traumas? 06:39 Your Brother's Suicide 09:43 Trauma Is Causing All Sorts of Illnesses in Our Bodies 12:35 How Trauma Speeds Up Your Ageing 14:31 How Trauma Affects Us at a Cellular Level 15:49 Trauma Leads to Early Death 18:01 Is There Anything Killing More Than Trauma? 19:15 The Different Types of Trauma 23:46 What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Weaker 26:30 Why Some People Experience Trauma Stronger Than Others 29:07 The Impact of Being Different 31:54 Developing Trauma Later in Life 35:21 How Do We Know If Trauma Is Being Passed On? 38:55 Do We Need to Understand Our Parents' Trauma to Understand Ours? 43:22 Post-Trauma Syndrome 44:11 How to Know If We Are Traumatised? 47:18 Trauma Shows Up as Addiction 50:18 What Tests Can Be Done to See If We Have Trauma? 51:12 Self-Destructive Shooting Methods 54:33 People Are Dying from Prescribed Meds 56:38 How Does Trauma Change Our Brains? 58:17 Trauma Creates Cognitive Blind Spots in Our Brain 01:03:14 We Tend to Seek What Harms Us in Order to Fix It 01:05:49 Becoming Addicted to Our Victimhood 01:07:27 What's the Role of the Limbic System in Our Traumas? 01:10:01 Shame Keeps Us Alive 01:11:57 You Can Build a Different Story Around Your Shame 01:16:08 How You Are Treated Determines Whether a Situation Becomes Traumatic or Not 01:17:46 How to Alleviate Our Shame 01:19:31 How Bringing Up the Trauma Helps 01:22:47 The Link Between Sleep and Trauma 01:24:28 The Importance of Sitting Alone with Your Thoughts 01:25:09 01:26:07 Sleep Problems Need to Be Urgently Addressed 01:27:33 Why You're Not Sleeping 01:28:50 Link Between Weight and Trauma 01:30:45 Advice for People That Think They Can't Change 01:33:40 Training Your Brain 01:36:04 Can You Completely Get Rid of a Trauma? 01:37:03 How to Stop Being Triggered by Trauma 01:38:18 Saving Lady Gaga's Life 01:41:53 Last Guest Question You can purchase Paul’s book, ‘Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic: How Trauma Works and How We Can Heal From It’, here: https://amzn.to/4ceTKhf Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/Steven-Bartlett-Digital-SOS?cid=psoc-ent_li_ebu_/brnd/Stevenbartlett01/aws/11.23/SB Shop the Conversation Cards: https://thediary.com/products/the-cards  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Childhood Trauma Doctor: Your Childhood Trauma Changes The Shape Of Your Brain & Causes Parkinson's! How Not To Ruin Your Kids! Dr. Paul Conti3e49cca9-06f7-40b8-981c-5a28f05a0f77Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +00006676https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)40102459-38cd-44a1-b5d6-514787ce2a69Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2024) &quot;As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2024)fc4a3fe1-9976-463d-b523-8cdd8d30bc24Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Christ’s Paschal Mystery (2024) Fr. Mike begins his examination of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and ultimate Resurrection. He emphasizes that all of Scripture points to this Paschal Mystery, and that through our faith, we can try to examine the circumstances of Jesus’ life to fully understand our own redemption. We also explore Jesus’ relationship with Israel and our own relationship with our Jewish forefathers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 571-576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike begins his examination of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and ultimate Resurrection. He emphasizes that all of Scripture points to this Paschal Mystery, and that through our faith, we can try to examine the circumstances of Jesus’ life to fully understand our own redemption. We also explore Jesus’ relationship with Israel and our own relationship with our Jewish forefathers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 571-576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 81: Christ’s Paschal Mystery (2024)bd295ca0-0b9a-426a-8bbe-c96e1987975dThu, 21 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Christ’s Paschal Mystery (2024) Fr. Mike begins his examination of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and ultimate Resurrection. He emphasizes that all of Scripture points to this Paschal Mystery, and that through our faith, we can try to examine the circumstances of Jesus’ life to fully understand our own redemption. We also explore Jesus’ relationship with Israel and our own relationship with our Jewish forefathers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 571-576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike begins his examination of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and ultimate Resurrection. He emphasizes that all of Scripture points to this Paschal Mystery, and that through our faith, we can try to examine the circumstances of Jesus’ life to fully understand our own redemption. We also explore Jesus’ relationship with Israel and our own relationship with our Jewish forefathers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 571-576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 81: Christ’s Paschal Mystery (2024)bfa36f67-8438-4b74-9425-d446ba5f7a6eThu, 21 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2024) &quot;As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2024)904045bf-9997-4c7f-a57d-7f18cfff327dThu, 21 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)74a9a226-9251-4235-a40c-ee6026a7bd93Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2024) &quot;As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2024)2297a6e5-e2c8-4273-9fc5-9468384c2808Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)563cd8ed-4faf-41e5-80fe-07c89b2293f6Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2024) &quot;As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

&quot;As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123.&quot; For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2024)e24013c5-1c47-4c47-bc32-1aa35137a4d8Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)2383cfd1-0a38-4253-b970-584db46661f8Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNot Finished Yet"Are we going to tap all the trees today?" asked Soren as he helped Dad drill a hole into the trunk of a maple tree and insert a little pipe. "That will take forever!""Making maple syrup does take a long time, and it's hard work," said Dad. "But it's worth the effort." Once all the maple trees had buckets hanging from the pipes to collect the sap that would drip out during the week, they returned to the house and Soren slumped into a chair. "In another week or so, we'll have to collect all those buckets of sap," he said. "But we won't have syrup yet! First we'll have to dump the sap into that big container and build a fire under it and boil it for a long time. By the time the water is out of the sap, we'll probably have one little pail of syrup!" He sighed. "All that work for just a little syrup. It'd be a lot easier to just buy syrup instead of making it!""True," said Mom. "But it wouldn't be nearly as good. We're going for quality. Keep at it and we'll be eating the best pancakes ever!""Do not grow weary in doing good," said Dad.Soren smiled. "I know that Bible verse, but I don't think it's talking about making syrup.""I don't think so either," said Dad. "But maybe we can learn something if we compare making syrup with growing spiritually. As we patiently keep that fire going under the sap, we get good results--delicious maple syrup. And as God works in our hearts, helping us get to know Jesus better and show His love to others, He brings out good results too."Mom nodded. "As we make maple syrup this year, let's remember that God is doing similar work in us. We can trust Him to use the experiences of our lives to make us more like Jesus and grow in our relationship with Him. He isn't finished with any of us yet--He will patiently continue His work in us until the day we see Jesus face-to-face." –Nance E. Keyes

"Are we going to tap all the trees today?" asked Soren as he helped Dad drill a hole into the trunk of a maple tree and insert a little pipe. "That will take forever!""Making maple syrup does take a long time, and it's hard work," said Dad. "But it's worth the effort." Once all the maple trees had buckets hanging from the pipes to collect the sap that would drip out during the week, they returned to the house and Soren slumped into a chair. "In another week or so, we'll have to collect all those buckets of sap," he said. "But we won't have syrup yet! First we'll have to dump the sap into that big container and build a fire under it and boil it for a long time. By the time the water is out of the sap, we'll probably have one little pail of syrup!" He sighed. "All that work for just a little syrup. It'd be a lot easier to just buy syrup instead of making it!""True," said Mom. "But it wouldn't be nearly as good. We're going for quality. Keep at it and we'll be eating the best pancakes ever!""Do not grow weary in doing good," said Dad.Soren smiled. "I know that Bible verse, but I don't think it's talking about making syrup.""I don't think so either," said Dad. "But maybe we can learn something if we compare making syrup with growing spiritually. As we patiently keep that fire going under the sap, we get good results--delicious maple syrup. And as God works in our hearts, helping us get to know Jesus better and show His love to others, He brings out good results too."Mom nodded. "As we make maple syrup this year, let's remember that God is doing similar work in us. We can trust Him to use the experiences of our lives to make us more like Jesus and grow in our relationship with Him. He isn't finished with any of us yet--He will patiently continue His work in us until the day we see Jesus face-to-face." –Nance E. Keyes

Not Finished Yetb8f00cbc-9c0a-4d30-8c5c-e574c2907363Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNot Finished Yet"Are we going to tap all the trees today?" asked Soren as he helped Dad drill a hole into the trunk of a maple tree and insert a little pipe. "That will take forever!""Making maple syrup does take a long time, and it's hard work," said Dad. "But it's worth the effort." Once all the maple trees had buckets hanging from the pipes to collect the sap that would drip out during the week, they returned to the house and Soren slumped into a chair. "In another week or so, we'll have to collect all those buckets of sap," he said. "But we won't have syrup yet! First we'll have to dump the sap into that big container and build a fire under it and boil it for a long time. By the time the water is out of the sap, we'll probably have one little pail of syrup!" He sighed. "All that work for just a little syrup. It'd be a lot easier to just buy syrup instead of making it!""True," said Mom. "But it wouldn't be nearly as good. We're going for quality. Keep at it and we'll be eating the best pancakes ever!""Do not grow weary in doing good," said Dad.Soren smiled. "I know that Bible verse, but I don't think it's talking about making syrup.""I don't think so either," said Dad. "But maybe we can learn something if we compare making syrup with growing spiritually. As we patiently keep that fire going under the sap, we get good results--delicious maple syrup. And as God works in our hearts, helping us get to know Jesus better and show His love to others, He brings out good results too."Mom nodded. "As we make maple syrup this year, let's remember that God is doing similar work in us. We can trust Him to use the experiences of our lives to make us more like Jesus and grow in our relationship with Him. He isn't finished with any of us yet--He will patiently continue His work in us until the day we see Jesus face-to-face." –Nance E. Keyes

"Are we going to tap all the trees today?" asked Soren as he helped Dad drill a hole into the trunk of a maple tree and insert a little pipe. "That will take forever!""Making maple syrup does take a long time, and it's hard work," said Dad. "But it's worth the effort." Once all the maple trees had buckets hanging from the pipes to collect the sap that would drip out during the week, they returned to the house and Soren slumped into a chair. "In another week or so, we'll have to collect all those buckets of sap," he said. "But we won't have syrup yet! First we'll have to dump the sap into that big container and build a fire under it and boil it for a long time. By the time the water is out of the sap, we'll probably have one little pail of syrup!" He sighed. "All that work for just a little syrup. It'd be a lot easier to just buy syrup instead of making it!""True," said Mom. "But it wouldn't be nearly as good. We're going for quality. Keep at it and we'll be eating the best pancakes ever!""Do not grow weary in doing good," said Dad.Soren smiled. "I know that Bible verse, but I don't think it's talking about making syrup.""I don't think so either," said Dad. "But maybe we can learn something if we compare making syrup with growing spiritually. As we patiently keep that fire going under the sap, we get good results--delicious maple syrup. And as God works in our hearts, helping us get to know Jesus better and show His love to others, He brings out good results too."Mom nodded. "As we make maple syrup this year, let's remember that God is doing similar work in us. We can trust Him to use the experiences of our lives to make us more like Jesus and grow in our relationship with Him. He isn't finished with any of us yet--He will patiently continue His work in us until the day we see Jesus face-to-face." –Nance E. Keyes

Not Finished Yet7866c957-e10a-46b5-be9e-11f1da8fa1ccThu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#531 A Deep Dive into the Real Presence of the Eucharist - Karlo BroussardThe conversation over the real presence has been around for some time. Bible verses get thrown around but when we look at the full context of scripture, the words of Jesus come fully alive with its full glory. Catholic Answers Apologist, Karlo Broussard, joins us for a compelling conversation on this topic. &nbsp; Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellet, your host. And among the things that Catholics have to defend, because it is the most precious thing in this world to us, is th…

The conversation over the real presence has been around for some time. Bible verses get thrown around but when we look at the full context of scripture, the words of Jesus come fully alive with its full glory. Catholic Answers Apologist, Karlo Broussard, joins us for a compelling conversation on this topic. &nbsp; Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellet, your host. And among the things that Catholics have to defend, because it is the most precious thing in this world to us, is th…

#531 A Deep Dive into the Real Presence of the Eucharist - Karlo Broussardc47cb549-017f-46dd-9b0e-31bb689a0ac0Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#323: Easter 3: It is FinishedMatthew 27, John18 &amp; 19 , &amp;  Luke 23  I want to respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of this for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family. We begin our story with Jesus speaking with Pilate and end with the crucifixion. The kids will hear: -The meaning of the torn veil (listen to episode #281 to go further) -This was God's plan; there were no mistakes, no surprises. Jesus chose to lay down His life, and by doing so, Jesus took the weight of every sin, past, present, and future. -It's not always as it seems. The cross is not the end of the story. We have hope because of what happened 3 days later! To enjoy bonus content for the episodes which also supports us, go here To connect with us go here For our free read-a-loud pdf book get it free hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 27, John18 &amp; 19 , &amp;  Luke 23  I want to respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of this for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family. We begin our story with Jesus speaking with Pilate and end with the crucifixion. The kids will hear: -The meaning of the torn veil (listen to episode #281 to go further) -This was God's plan; there were no mistakes, no surprises. Jesus chose to lay down His life, and by doing so, Jesus took the weight of every sin, past, present, and future. -It's not always as it seems. The cross is not the end of the story. We have hope because of what happened 3 days later! To enjoy bonus content for the episodes which also supports us, go here To connect with us go here For our free read-a-loud pdf book get it free hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#323: Easter 3: It is Finished337bf682-877f-4c3d-ba32-e521b9fffb02Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000902https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDifferences Between Coaching and TherapyOne of the most common questions I get is what are the actual differences between Coaching and Therapy. While there are some common challenges between them, there are also some significant differences. Coaching, much like in a gym, is much more of a push to do your best. Therapy, at it's finest, is a gentle nurturing restoration of traumatic damage. There's a time and a place for each, but there's definitely a modern trend to turn to therapy too quickly for too many things. Join me in this episode as I explore some of the major differences between therapy and coaching, both in people who work in each field and how the fields work. I'll also give you some practical ways to help decide where you should go to get the help you need!

One of the most common questions I get is what are the actual differences between Coaching and Therapy. While there are some common challenges between them, there are also some significant differences. Coaching, much like in a gym, is much more of a push to do your best. Therapy, at it's finest, is a gentle nurturing restoration of traumatic damage. There's a time and a place for each, but there's definitely a modern trend to turn to therapy too quickly for too many things. Join me in this episode as I explore some of the major differences between therapy and coaching, both in people who work in each field and how the fields work. I'll also give you some practical ways to help decide where you should go to get the help you need!

fullDifferences Between Coaching and Therapy1802d048-6e05-443e-a81e-2dcbdcef817aWed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2024) As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2024)6bd9997d-6a56-4c34-a9bd-9631206743eaWed, 20 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Summary of the Mysteries of Christ’s Life (2024) We have arrived at another nugget day, or In Brief day, for the paragraphs on the mysteries of Christ’s life. On today’s “mystery nugget” day, Fr. Mike recounts the significance of Christ’s obedience to the Father and our own obedience to God’s will. He also emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the mysteries of Christ’s life by reading and meditating on the Gospels and praying the Rosary. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 561-570. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have arrived at another nugget day, or In Brief day, for the paragraphs on the mysteries of Christ’s life. On today’s “mystery nugget” day, Fr. Mike recounts the significance of Christ’s obedience to the Father and our own obedience to God’s will. He also emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the mysteries of Christ’s life by reading and meditating on the Gospels and praying the Rosary. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 561-570. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 80: Summary of the Mysteries of Christ’s Life (2024)71019b71-e324-4407-9c92-5e941a8209bbWed, 20 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Summary of the Mysteries of Christ’s Life (2024) We have arrived at another nugget day, or In Brief day, for the paragraphs on the mysteries of Christ’s life. On today’s “mystery nugget” day, Fr. Mike recounts the significance of Christ’s obedience to the Father and our own obedience to God’s will. He also emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the mysteries of Christ’s life by reading and meditating on the Gospels and praying the Rosary. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 561-570. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have arrived at another nugget day, or In Brief day, for the paragraphs on the mysteries of Christ’s life. On today’s “mystery nugget” day, Fr. Mike recounts the significance of Christ’s obedience to the Father and our own obedience to God’s will. He also emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the mysteries of Christ’s life by reading and meditating on the Gospels and praying the Rosary. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 561-570. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 80: Summary of the Mysteries of Christ’s Life (2024)35ce01fb-f49f-43c6-b82a-04587804f5b0Wed, 20 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2024) As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2024)05a70423-e89e-480b-90b1-c6c622f27d11Wed, 20 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2024) As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2024)20099b4b-784b-4783-80b6-4ee06b36ec6dWed, 20 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2024) As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2024)d359fb45-ce26-44e8-a239-18cdc37748adWed, 20 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNutcracker Lesson"Look!" said Mirabel. "A white-breasted nutcracker!"Carmen laughed at her younger sister. "I think you mean a white-breasted nuthatch.""Oh--well, I was close," Mirabel said.Carmen looked out at the bird feeders Mom had helped her hang on the pine trees. She loved the little birds that flocked in their front yard."Uh-oh," said Mirabel. "There's that tiger cat again. He's crouching under the tree.""Yeah," said Carmen. "He looks like he's ready to pounce! Quick, bang on the window and try to scare him away." They both knocked on the window. The cat looked up, startled, and disappeared into the woods."I think he belongs to one of the houses on the next street," said Carmen. "Well, we scared him away this time. Mom did too last week. She opened the window and banged on a pan.""And Rollo barked his head off at him the other day," said Mirabel. Carmen laughed. "Well then, I guess we're all prepared for any future attacks.""Yeah," said Mirabel. "We've got pans and dogs and we're ready for war!" "I'm not sure how effective those weapons would be in a real war," said Carmen. "But for us they should work just fine!" She looked at Mirabel. "Mom and I talked about weapons not too long ago when I was telling her about this new girl in my class named Abby who's not very nice. Mom said not to act the same way back to her--she said the Bible tells us our weapons are different, and they're really powerful.""What are they?" asked Mirabel. "Water balloons--or slingshots?""No, nothing like that. Things like prayer. Mom said to pray for her, and she gave me some verses to memorize to help me remember that Jesus loves Abby and died for her.""Do you really think those weapons are going to work?" asked Mirabel."They already are!" said Carmen. "I've been praying for Abby, and every day I feel myself becoming more patient with her. And trusting Jesus to help me see her the way He does has helped me treat her well without expecting her to be kind to me in return.""Wow," said Mirabel. "I guess God's weapons really do work." She looked out at a little nuthatch. "Oh look--another nutcracker!" –Sharon Lee Roberts

"Look!" said Mirabel. "A white-breasted nutcracker!"Carmen laughed at her younger sister. "I think you mean a white-breasted nuthatch.""Oh--well, I was close," Mirabel said.Carmen looked out at the bird feeders Mom had helped her hang on the pine trees. She loved the little birds that flocked in their front yard."Uh-oh," said Mirabel. "There's that tiger cat again. He's crouching under the tree.""Yeah," said Carmen. "He looks like he's ready to pounce! Quick, bang on the window and try to scare him away." They both knocked on the window. The cat looked up, startled, and disappeared into the woods."I think he belongs to one of the houses on the next street," said Carmen. "Well, we scared him away this time. Mom did too last week. She opened the window and banged on a pan.""And Rollo barked his head off at him the other day," said Mirabel. Carmen laughed. "Well then, I guess we're all prepared for any future attacks.""Yeah," said Mirabel. "We've got pans and dogs and we're ready for war!" "I'm not sure how effective those weapons would be in a real war," said Carmen. "But for us they should work just fine!" She looked at Mirabel. "Mom and I talked about weapons not too long ago when I was telling her about this new girl in my class named Abby who's not very nice. Mom said not to act the same way back to her--she said the Bible tells us our weapons are different, and they're really powerful.""What are they?" asked Mirabel. "Water balloons--or slingshots?""No, nothing like that. Things like prayer. Mom said to pray for her, and she gave me some verses to memorize to help me remember that Jesus loves Abby and died for her.""Do you really think those weapons are going to work?" asked Mirabel."They already are!" said Carmen. "I've been praying for Abby, and every day I feel myself becoming more patient with her. And trusting Jesus to help me see her the way He does has helped me treat her well without expecting her to be kind to me in return.""Wow," said Mirabel. "I guess God's weapons really do work." She looked out at a little nuthatch. "Oh look--another nutcracker!" –Sharon Lee Roberts

Nutcracker Lessone8c992cc-d629-4647-9fab-bcfb23c56f5fWed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNutcracker Lesson"Look!" said Mirabel. "A white-breasted nutcracker!"Carmen laughed at her younger sister. "I think you mean a white-breasted nuthatch.""Oh--well, I was close," Mirabel said.Carmen looked out at the bird feeders Mom had helped her hang on the pine trees. She loved the little birds that flocked in their front yard."Uh-oh," said Mirabel. "There's that tiger cat again. He's crouching under the tree.""Yeah," said Carmen. "He looks like he's ready to pounce! Quick, bang on the window and try to scare him away." They both knocked on the window. The cat looked up, startled, and disappeared into the woods."I think he belongs to one of the houses on the next street," said Carmen. "Well, we scared him away this time. Mom did too last week. She opened the window and banged on a pan.""And Rollo barked his head off at him the other day," said Mirabel. Carmen laughed. "Well then, I guess we're all prepared for any future attacks.""Yeah," said Mirabel. "We've got pans and dogs and we're ready for war!" "I'm not sure how effective those weapons would be in a real war," said Carmen. "But for us they should work just fine!" She looked at Mirabel. "Mom and I talked about weapons not too long ago when I was telling her about this new girl in my class named Abby who's not very nice. Mom said not to act the same way back to her--she said the Bible tells us our weapons are different, and they're really powerful.""What are they?" asked Mirabel. "Water balloons--or slingshots?""No, nothing like that. Things like prayer. Mom said to pray for her, and she gave me some verses to memorize to help me remember that Jesus loves Abby and died for her.""Do you really think those weapons are going to work?" asked Mirabel."They already are!" said Carmen. "I've been praying for Abby, and every day I feel myself becoming more patient with her. And trusting Jesus to help me see her the way He does has helped me treat her well without expecting her to be kind to me in return.""Wow," said Mirabel. "I guess God's weapons really do work." She looked out at a little nuthatch. "Oh look--another nutcracker!" –Sharon Lee Roberts

"Look!" said Mirabel. "A white-breasted nutcracker!"Carmen laughed at her younger sister. "I think you mean a white-breasted nuthatch.""Oh--well, I was close," Mirabel said.Carmen looked out at the bird feeders Mom had helped her hang on the pine trees. She loved the little birds that flocked in their front yard."Uh-oh," said Mirabel. "There's that tiger cat again. He's crouching under the tree.""Yeah," said Carmen. "He looks like he's ready to pounce! Quick, bang on the window and try to scare him away." They both knocked on the window. The cat looked up, startled, and disappeared into the woods."I think he belongs to one of the houses on the next street," said Carmen. "Well, we scared him away this time. Mom did too last week. She opened the window and banged on a pan.""And Rollo barked his head off at him the other day," said Mirabel. Carmen laughed. "Well then, I guess we're all prepared for any future attacks.""Yeah," said Mirabel. "We've got pans and dogs and we're ready for war!" "I'm not sure how effective those weapons would be in a real war," said Carmen. "But for us they should work just fine!" She looked at Mirabel. "Mom and I talked about weapons not too long ago when I was telling her about this new girl in my class named Abby who's not very nice. Mom said not to act the same way back to her--she said the Bible tells us our weapons are different, and they're really powerful.""What are they?" asked Mirabel. "Water balloons--or slingshots?""No, nothing like that. Things like prayer. Mom said to pray for her, and she gave me some verses to memorize to help me remember that Jesus loves Abby and died for her.""Do you really think those weapons are going to work?" asked Mirabel."They already are!" said Carmen. "I've been praying for Abby, and every day I feel myself becoming more patient with her. And trusting Jesus to help me see her the way He does has helped me treat her well without expecting her to be kind to me in return.""Wow," said Mirabel. "I guess God's weapons really do work." She looked out at a little nuthatch. "Oh look--another nutcracker!" –Sharon Lee Roberts

Nutcracker Lesson9e74c4a9-3341-44ab-bd24-f815becc928eWed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGUEST SERIES: Miscarriage, Child Loss, and the Grief of FathersToday we sit down with Patrick O'Hearn and Bryan Feger, co-authors of "The Grief of Dads: Support and Hope for Catholic Fathers Navigating Child Loss." to discuss the loss of a child and the lasting effects it has on men. Drawing from their personal experiences of enduring multiple miscarriages, Patrick and Bryan offer a poignant exploration of the often-overlooked grief experienced by fathers in the wake of child loss. In this heartfelt conversation, they delve into the emotional, physical, and spiritual journey of fathers navigating miscarriage, stillbirth, and the loss of a child of any age, shedding light on the unique challenges they face and the support they need. If you have experienced this loss, you have our prayers. If you know someone that has, please share this episode with them. The Grief of Dads - 20% OFF CODE: SUPPORT20 - https://www.avemariapress.com/products/grief-of-dads ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 10 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we sit down with Patrick O'Hearn and Bryan Feger, co-authors of "The Grief of Dads: Support and Hope for Catholic Fathers Navigating Child Loss." to discuss the loss of a child and the lasting effects it has on men. Drawing from their personal experiences of enduring multiple miscarriages, Patrick and Bryan offer a poignant exploration of the often-overlooked grief experienced by fathers in the wake of child loss. In this heartfelt conversation, they delve into the emotional, physical, and spiritual journey of fathers navigating miscarriage, stillbirth, and the loss of a child of any age, shedding light on the unique challenges they face and the support they need. If you have experienced this loss, you have our prayers. If you know someone that has, please share this episode with them. The Grief of Dads - 20% OFF CODE: SUPPORT20 - https://www.avemariapress.com/products/grief-of-dads ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 10 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullGUEST SERIES: Miscarriage, Child Loss, and the Grief of Fathersc9a31d3a-49b2-4fdc-a678-1ed9287259e7Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +00003388https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2024) Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2024)ec022deb-08a0-48f5-83fc-eaf04cd9fb81Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Jesus’ Transfiguration and Messianic Acts (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ’s Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ’s death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mike emphasizes the incredible parallel between Christ’s baptism and Transfiguration. That, on the threshold of his public life, we witness Christ’s baptism, and on the threshold of the Passion, we witness the Transfiguration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 554-560. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ’s Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ’s death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mike emphasizes the incredible parallel between Christ’s baptism and Transfiguration. That, on the threshold of his public life, we witness Christ’s baptism, and on the threshold of the Passion, we witness the Transfiguration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 554-560. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 79: Jesus’ Transfiguration and Messianic Acts (2024)0a4f4b3a-ea9d-4d58-af14-b5e98b6241a4Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Jesus’ Transfiguration and Messianic Acts (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ’s Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ’s death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mike emphasizes the incredible parallel between Christ’s baptism and Transfiguration. That, on the threshold of his public life, we witness Christ’s baptism, and on the threshold of the Passion, we witness the Transfiguration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 554-560. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ’s Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ’s death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mike emphasizes the incredible parallel between Christ’s baptism and Transfiguration. That, on the threshold of his public life, we witness Christ’s baptism, and on the threshold of the Passion, we witness the Transfiguration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 554-560. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 79: Jesus’ Transfiguration and Messianic Acts (2024)3f220cf5-51af-40cf-aa26-5b1ecddcb23bTue, 19 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2024) Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2024)a192954c-67bc-4c89-9ae1-39696eb21697Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2024) Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2024)17c63021-c318-47ab-b2af-27b996f60adaTue, 19 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2024) Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2024)c4a496fa-e53b-4eeb-8ad4-0f277e9e1ea8Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLife-Pictures"See my picture!" Little Tatiana proudly showed Eden a page of scribbled lines. Red, blue, green, and yellow streaks crisscrossed the picture of balloons.Eden laughed. "Mom's never going to put that up on the fridge. It's a mess! You don't stay in the lines."Tatiana's lips puckered, and big tear drops crept down her cheeks. "Mommy!" she wailed and ran to find her mother.Eden sighed as she took an orange crayon from the box and began to carefully color the stained glass window in a picture of a church. Now Mom's gonna chew me out for telling Tatiana the truth, she thought. Does she really think her pictures are good enough to put up next to mine? Eden looked at her picture carefully and chose another crayon to use. It was nearly finished when Mom walked into the room, holding Tatiana's hand."I came to see some pictures," said Mom. "Let me see what you colored today, Tatiana." The little girl found her picture and handed it to her mother. She beamed when Mom complimented her on the colors she had chosen.Then Mom looked at Eden's picture. "This is very nicely done. You stayed in the lines as you colored, and like you told Tatiana, a picture is prettier when you stay inside the lines." Eden smiled and nodded as Mom continued looking at the picture. "You know, I'm so glad that when I struggle to color inside the lines in life, Jesus gives me grace.""What do you mean?" Eden asked."If living a perfect life is like coloring inside the lines, I mess up a lot! But Jesus always forgives me and is helping me become more like Him. He lived a perfect life because I couldn't and died for my sins, and He helps me show love and grace to others so they can see that my life-picture is beautiful because of Him."Eden was quiet for a moment, thinking about her mother's words and the grace she had received from Jesus too. "I shouldn't have been so tough on Tatiana's coloring," Eden whispered."What can you do about it?" asked Mom.Eden smiled at her little sister. "I'm sorry, Tatiana. Would you like me to help you color another picture?" Tatiana nodded happily. –Lucinda J. Rollings

"See my picture!" Little Tatiana proudly showed Eden a page of scribbled lines. Red, blue, green, and yellow streaks crisscrossed the picture of balloons.Eden laughed. "Mom's never going to put that up on the fridge. It's a mess! You don't stay in the lines."Tatiana's lips puckered, and big tear drops crept down her cheeks. "Mommy!" she wailed and ran to find her mother.Eden sighed as she took an orange crayon from the box and began to carefully color the stained glass window in a picture of a church. Now Mom's gonna chew me out for telling Tatiana the truth, she thought. Does she really think her pictures are good enough to put up next to mine? Eden looked at her picture carefully and chose another crayon to use. It was nearly finished when Mom walked into the room, holding Tatiana's hand."I came to see some pictures," said Mom. "Let me see what you colored today, Tatiana." The little girl found her picture and handed it to her mother. She beamed when Mom complimented her on the colors she had chosen.Then Mom looked at Eden's picture. "This is very nicely done. You stayed in the lines as you colored, and like you told Tatiana, a picture is prettier when you stay inside the lines." Eden smiled and nodded as Mom continued looking at the picture. "You know, I'm so glad that when I struggle to color inside the lines in life, Jesus gives me grace.""What do you mean?" Eden asked."If living a perfect life is like coloring inside the lines, I mess up a lot! But Jesus always forgives me and is helping me become more like Him. He lived a perfect life because I couldn't and died for my sins, and He helps me show love and grace to others so they can see that my life-picture is beautiful because of Him."Eden was quiet for a moment, thinking about her mother's words and the grace she had received from Jesus too. "I shouldn't have been so tough on Tatiana's coloring," Eden whispered."What can you do about it?" asked Mom.Eden smiled at her little sister. "I'm sorry, Tatiana. Would you like me to help you color another picture?" Tatiana nodded happily. –Lucinda J. Rollings

Life-Pictures666d905a-8886-4ca2-ba9b-e2156601b7e1Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLife-Pictures"See my picture!" Little Tatiana proudly showed Eden a page of scribbled lines. Red, blue, green, and yellow streaks crisscrossed the picture of balloons.Eden laughed. "Mom's never going to put that up on the fridge. It's a mess! You don't stay in the lines."Tatiana's lips puckered, and big tear drops crept down her cheeks. "Mommy!" she wailed and ran to find her mother.Eden sighed as she took an orange crayon from the box and began to carefully color the stained glass window in a picture of a church. Now Mom's gonna chew me out for telling Tatiana the truth, she thought. Does she really think her pictures are good enough to put up next to mine? Eden looked at her picture carefully and chose another crayon to use. It was nearly finished when Mom walked into the room, holding Tatiana's hand."I came to see some pictures," said Mom. "Let me see what you colored today, Tatiana." The little girl found her picture and handed it to her mother. She beamed when Mom complimented her on the colors she had chosen.Then Mom looked at Eden's picture. "This is very nicely done. You stayed in the lines as you colored, and like you told Tatiana, a picture is prettier when you stay inside the lines." Eden smiled and nodded as Mom continued looking at the picture. "You know, I'm so glad that when I struggle to color inside the lines in life, Jesus gives me grace.""What do you mean?" Eden asked."If living a perfect life is like coloring inside the lines, I mess up a lot! But Jesus always forgives me and is helping me become more like Him. He lived a perfect life because I couldn't and died for my sins, and He helps me show love and grace to others so they can see that my life-picture is beautiful because of Him."Eden was quiet for a moment, thinking about her mother's words and the grace she had received from Jesus too. "I shouldn't have been so tough on Tatiana's coloring," Eden whispered."What can you do about it?" asked Mom.Eden smiled at her little sister. "I'm sorry, Tatiana. Would you like me to help you color another picture?" Tatiana nodded happily. –Lucinda J. Rollings

"See my picture!" Little Tatiana proudly showed Eden a page of scribbled lines. Red, blue, green, and yellow streaks crisscrossed the picture of balloons.Eden laughed. "Mom's never going to put that up on the fridge. It's a mess! You don't stay in the lines."Tatiana's lips puckered, and big tear drops crept down her cheeks. "Mommy!" she wailed and ran to find her mother.Eden sighed as she took an orange crayon from the box and began to carefully color the stained glass window in a picture of a church. Now Mom's gonna chew me out for telling Tatiana the truth, she thought. Does she really think her pictures are good enough to put up next to mine? Eden looked at her picture carefully and chose another crayon to use. It was nearly finished when Mom walked into the room, holding Tatiana's hand."I came to see some pictures," said Mom. "Let me see what you colored today, Tatiana." The little girl found her picture and handed it to her mother. She beamed when Mom complimented her on the colors she had chosen.Then Mom looked at Eden's picture. "This is very nicely done. You stayed in the lines as you colored, and like you told Tatiana, a picture is prettier when you stay inside the lines." Eden smiled and nodded as Mom continued looking at the picture. "You know, I'm so glad that when I struggle to color inside the lines in life, Jesus gives me grace.""What do you mean?" Eden asked."If living a perfect life is like coloring inside the lines, I mess up a lot! But Jesus always forgives me and is helping me become more like Him. He lived a perfect life because I couldn't and died for my sins, and He helps me show love and grace to others so they can see that my life-picture is beautiful because of Him."Eden was quiet for a moment, thinking about her mother's words and the grace she had received from Jesus too. "I shouldn't have been so tough on Tatiana's coloring," Eden whispered."What can you do about it?" asked Mom.Eden smiled at her little sister. "I'm sorry, Tatiana. Would you like me to help you color another picture?" Tatiana nodded happily. –Lucinda J. Rollings

Life-Pictures386f5942-dd4a-4e26-97d0-836d98bcd515Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsConquering Addiction with Ryan PenleyWe all get into a low slump at times in our lives. Some of those times are lower than others. Most men, when we get into a sticky and dark situation, really struggle to accept help. It seems like simply too much. Join me in this episode as Ryan Penley shares his story of addiction, and how one man's tenderness and gentleness finally cut through his defensive shell and inspired him to get help. Wherever you are in your struggles, or if you know someone else who is struggling, kindness, tenderness, and compassion are a secret weapon for finding help. You can read more about Ryan and his story at https://www.myrockbottomrecovery.com/ You can order his book at https://www.ryanpenley.org/

We all get into a low slump at times in our lives. Some of those times are lower than others. Most men, when we get into a sticky and dark situation, really struggle to accept help. It seems like simply too much. Join me in this episode as Ryan Penley shares his story of addiction, and how one man's tenderness and gentleness finally cut through his defensive shell and inspired him to get help. Wherever you are in your struggles, or if you know someone else who is struggling, kindness, tenderness, and compassion are a secret weapon for finding help. You can read more about Ryan and his story at https://www.myrockbottomrecovery.com/ You can order his book at https://www.ryanpenley.org/

fullConquering Addiction with Ryan Penley0e740dba-afa0-484a-b6da-1e51deb2395dMon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Manipulation Expert: "You're Being Manipulated!", "Use Jealousy To Manipulate People!" & "How To Know If Someone Hates You!"Understanding the laws human nature is one of the most crucial skills in life, so why do so few of us take the time to learn them? Robert Greene is a New York Times bestselling author, whose books include, ‘The 48 Laws of Power’, ’The Art of Seduction’, and ’The 33 Strategies of War’. In this conversation Robert and Steven discuss topics such as, how to avoid a midlife crisis, ways to eliminate self-doubt, how to use body language to get what you want, and the dark truth about human psychology. (2:00) Why did you write a book about human nature? (3:59) How do we reverse a lack of self-awareness? (6:26) How to get rid of qualities we don’t like about ourselves (11:20) Where does our dark side come from? (14:54) How to pursue that thing you’ve always wanted to do (27:19) The unseen importance of creating a sense of urgency (29:12) How to know if you’re following a false purpose (35:42) Should a young person just be saying yes to everything? (39:39) How to manage other people that get in the way of what we want to do (42:31) Do we have to lie to be successful? (51:16) How to read someone's body language (53:57) A smile says loads about how someone feels about you (56:16) People's personalities are contagious (56:43) Frenemies, what they mean and how to spot one (1:06:07) What's the most controversial point from your book? (1:08:50) Does equality exist when we all strive for power? (1:11:54) Becoming the best, what it really means (1:17:36) Is death a motivator for you? (1:24:14) The importance of relationships (1:26:26) How to deal with dark thoughts (1:28:34) Advice for people going through self-doubt & hard moments (1:32:42) Why did you write this book, The Sublime? (1:37:08) What would be your parting message to the world? (1:42:59) How can we rise above our emotional reactions? (1:44:40) How has your research influenced how you view politics? (1:52:03) The last guest's question You can purchase the special 25th anniversary edition Robert’s book, ‘The 48 Laws of Power’, here: https://amzn.to/3TA1NOm Follow Robert: Twitter - https://bit.ly/48V4gaG Instagram - https://bit.ly/3Vj8TYE YouTube - https://bit.ly/43lMjRf Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: WHOOP: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Shop the Conversation Cards: https://thediary.com/products/the-cards  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding the laws human nature is one of the most crucial skills in life, so why do so few of us take the time to learn them? Robert Greene is a New York Times bestselling author, whose books include, ‘The 48 Laws of Power’, ’The Art of Seduction’, and ’The 33 Strategies of War’. In this conversation Robert and Steven discuss topics such as, how to avoid a midlife crisis, ways to eliminate self-doubt, how to use body language to get what you want, and the dark truth about human psychology. (2:00) Why did you write a book about human nature? (3:59) How do we reverse a lack of self-awareness? (6:26) How to get rid of qualities we don’t like about ourselves (11:20) Where does our dark side come from? (14:54) How to pursue that thing you’ve always wanted to do (27:19) The unseen importance of creating a sense of urgency (29:12) How to know if you’re following a false purpose (35:42) Should a young person just be saying yes to everything? (39:39) How to manage other people that get in the way of what we want to do (42:31) Do we have to lie to be successful? (51:16) How to read someone's body language (53:57) A smile says loads about how someone feels about you (56:16) People's personalities are contagious (56:43) Frenemies, what they mean and how to spot one (1:06:07) What's the most controversial point from your book? (1:08:50) Does equality exist when we all strive for power? (1:11:54) Becoming the best, what it really means (1:17:36) Is death a motivator for you? (1:24:14) The importance of relationships (1:26:26) How to deal with dark thoughts (1:28:34) Advice for people going through self-doubt & hard moments (1:32:42) Why did you write this book, The Sublime? (1:37:08) What would be your parting message to the world? (1:42:59) How can we rise above our emotional reactions? (1:44:40) How has your research influenced how you view politics? (1:52:03) The last guest's question You can purchase the special 25th anniversary edition Robert’s book, ‘The 48 Laws of Power’, here: https://amzn.to/3TA1NOm Follow Robert: Twitter - https://bit.ly/48V4gaG Instagram - https://bit.ly/3Vj8TYE YouTube - https://bit.ly/43lMjRf Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: WHOOP: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Shop the Conversation Cards: https://thediary.com/products/the-cards  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Manipulation Expert: "You're Being Manipulated!", "Use Jealousy To Manipulate People!" & "How To Know If Someone Hates You!"8c577862-5c8d-4caf-a37f-d71af3a77701Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +00007355https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: The Song of Moses (2024) In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 78: The Song of Moses (2024)b67eddbe-fd42-4276-b597-33e053158559Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: Signs of the Kingdom (2024) Fr. Mike unpacks the signs of the kingdom of God that Christ performed while on Earth. These signs of the kingdom are a way for us to see that Jesus is not just “another prophet” but is, in fact, the Son of God. Fr. Mike reminds us that these miracles and signs can strengthen the faith, but they can also be opportunities for “offense.” We also examine the authority that Christ entrusts to St. Peter, and his unique role within the college of apostles, just like the unique role the Holy Father has within the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 547-553. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike unpacks the signs of the kingdom of God that Christ performed while on Earth. These signs of the kingdom are a way for us to see that Jesus is not just “another prophet” but is, in fact, the Son of God. Fr. Mike reminds us that these miracles and signs can strengthen the faith, but they can also be opportunities for “offense.” We also examine the authority that Christ entrusts to St. Peter, and his unique role within the college of apostles, just like the unique role the Holy Father has within the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 547-553. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 78: Signs of the Kingdom (2024)56d165df-8451-4846-9dcc-ed98e3dbc6acMon, 18 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: Signs of the Kingdom (2024) Fr. Mike unpacks the signs of the kingdom of God that Christ performed while on Earth. These signs of the kingdom are a way for us to see that Jesus is not just “another prophet” but is, in fact, the Son of God. Fr. Mike reminds us that these miracles and signs can strengthen the faith, but they can also be opportunities for “offense.” We also examine the authority that Christ entrusts to St. Peter, and his unique role within the college of apostles, just like the unique role the Holy Father has within the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 547-553. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike unpacks the signs of the kingdom of God that Christ performed while on Earth. These signs of the kingdom are a way for us to see that Jesus is not just “another prophet” but is, in fact, the Son of God. Fr. Mike reminds us that these miracles and signs can strengthen the faith, but they can also be opportunities for “offense.” We also examine the authority that Christ entrusts to St. Peter, and his unique role within the college of apostles, just like the unique role the Holy Father has within the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 547-553. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 78: Signs of the Kingdom (2024)cbd2ad8c-8b0d-4fe5-8799-71f02a8ccb33Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: The Song of Moses (2024) In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 78: The Song of Moses (2024)0d7221ab-e733-4e20-9bda-c0ef123a87f7Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: The Song of Moses (2024) In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 78: The Song of Moses (2024)9cc5a222-42b7-499f-8f8d-bfd7ca145a3aMon, 18 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: The Song of Moses (2024) In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 78: The Song of Moses (2024)6768a814-ac97-44c6-8ab5-e1a40c766995Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Way God Made It"A-vee-air-ee," read Logan, looking at the sign above the door of one of the buildings at the zoo. He was visiting the zoo with his Uncle Mike. "What does that mean?" asked Logan."An aviary is a place where birds are kept. Let's see what kinds they have here." They opened the door and heard a lot of chirping and squawking, and as they walked through the building, they saw many different kinds of birds. "Look over there." Uncle Mike pointed toward a flamingo standing on one leg. "That one is asleep.""What a funny way to sleep!" said Logan. "How can that one skinny leg hold up such a big bird?""Well, all I can tell you is that's the way God made it," said Uncle Mike. "It's amazing, isn't it?" Logan grinned and nodded.After leaving the aviary, Uncle Mike bought them each a snack. As they sat on a bench and munched their chips, Logan was very quiet. "Thinking about your parents again?" asked Uncle Mike."Yeah," said Logan. "I just know they're going to get a divorce.""Now, you don't know that for sure, Logan. The reason you're here with me this weekend is so they could go to that marriage seminar. I think they're going to try to work things out.""Well, maybe," said Logan. "I know that's what they talked about, but I wish I could do something to help them.""You can pray," said Uncle Mike."I already do that," said Logan. "I pray all the time! But that's just a little thing.""That's what you said about the flamingo's leg," Uncle Mike reminded him. "But that little leg held the whole bird up, didn't it? And though our prayers may seem small, God uses them to do great things. Even when things don't turn out the way we want, we can have peace knowing that He hears us when we pray and promises to work through our prayers to do good things and show people His love." Uncle Mike smiled. "That's the way God made it." –Sara L. Nelson

"A-vee-air-ee," read Logan, looking at the sign above the door of one of the buildings at the zoo. He was visiting the zoo with his Uncle Mike. "What does that mean?" asked Logan."An aviary is a place where birds are kept. Let's see what kinds they have here." They opened the door and heard a lot of chirping and squawking, and as they walked through the building, they saw many different kinds of birds. "Look over there." Uncle Mike pointed toward a flamingo standing on one leg. "That one is asleep.""What a funny way to sleep!" said Logan. "How can that one skinny leg hold up such a big bird?""Well, all I can tell you is that's the way God made it," said Uncle Mike. "It's amazing, isn't it?" Logan grinned and nodded.After leaving the aviary, Uncle Mike bought them each a snack. As they sat on a bench and munched their chips, Logan was very quiet. "Thinking about your parents again?" asked Uncle Mike."Yeah," said Logan. "I just know they're going to get a divorce.""Now, you don't know that for sure, Logan. The reason you're here with me this weekend is so they could go to that marriage seminar. I think they're going to try to work things out.""Well, maybe," said Logan. "I know that's what they talked about, but I wish I could do something to help them.""You can pray," said Uncle Mike."I already do that," said Logan. "I pray all the time! But that's just a little thing.""That's what you said about the flamingo's leg," Uncle Mike reminded him. "But that little leg held the whole bird up, didn't it? And though our prayers may seem small, God uses them to do great things. Even when things don't turn out the way we want, we can have peace knowing that He hears us when we pray and promises to work through our prayers to do good things and show people His love." Uncle Mike smiled. "That's the way God made it." –Sara L. Nelson

The Way God Made It9ea3221a-c805-4e8e-b02e-ab6de8f2e43fMon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Way God Made It"A-vee-air-ee," read Logan, looking at the sign above the door of one of the buildings at the zoo. He was visiting the zoo with his Uncle Mike. "What does that mean?" asked Logan."An aviary is a place where birds are kept. Let's see what kinds they have here." They opened the door and heard a lot of chirping and squawking, and as they walked through the building, they saw many different kinds of birds. "Look over there." Uncle Mike pointed toward a flamingo standing on one leg. "That one is asleep.""What a funny way to sleep!" said Logan. "How can that one skinny leg hold up such a big bird?""Well, all I can tell you is that's the way God made it," said Uncle Mike. "It's amazing, isn't it?" Logan grinned and nodded.After leaving the aviary, Uncle Mike bought them each a snack. As they sat on a bench and munched their chips, Logan was very quiet. "Thinking about your parents again?" asked Uncle Mike."Yeah," said Logan. "I just know they're going to get a divorce.""Now, you don't know that for sure, Logan. The reason you're here with me this weekend is so they could go to that marriage seminar. I think they're going to try to work things out.""Well, maybe," said Logan. "I know that's what they talked about, but I wish I could do something to help them.""You can pray," said Uncle Mike."I already do that," said Logan. "I pray all the time! But that's just a little thing.""That's what you said about the flamingo's leg," Uncle Mike reminded him. "But that little leg held the whole bird up, didn't it? And though our prayers may seem small, God uses them to do great things. Even when things don't turn out the way we want, we can have peace knowing that He hears us when we pray and promises to work through our prayers to do good things and show people His love." Uncle Mike smiled. "That's the way God made it." –Sara L. Nelson

"A-vee-air-ee," read Logan, looking at the sign above the door of one of the buildings at the zoo. He was visiting the zoo with his Uncle Mike. "What does that mean?" asked Logan."An aviary is a place where birds are kept. Let's see what kinds they have here." They opened the door and heard a lot of chirping and squawking, and as they walked through the building, they saw many different kinds of birds. "Look over there." Uncle Mike pointed toward a flamingo standing on one leg. "That one is asleep.""What a funny way to sleep!" said Logan. "How can that one skinny leg hold up such a big bird?""Well, all I can tell you is that's the way God made it," said Uncle Mike. "It's amazing, isn't it?" Logan grinned and nodded.After leaving the aviary, Uncle Mike bought them each a snack. As they sat on a bench and munched their chips, Logan was very quiet. "Thinking about your parents again?" asked Uncle Mike."Yeah," said Logan. "I just know they're going to get a divorce.""Now, you don't know that for sure, Logan. The reason you're here with me this weekend is so they could go to that marriage seminar. I think they're going to try to work things out.""Well, maybe," said Logan. "I know that's what they talked about, but I wish I could do something to help them.""You can pray," said Uncle Mike."I already do that," said Logan. "I pray all the time! But that's just a little thing.""That's what you said about the flamingo's leg," Uncle Mike reminded him. "But that little leg held the whole bird up, didn't it? And though our prayers may seem small, God uses them to do great things. Even when things don't turn out the way we want, we can have peace knowing that He hears us when we pray and promises to work through our prayers to do good things and show people His love." Uncle Mike smiled. "That's the way God made it." –Sara L. Nelson

The Way God Made It6c399b95-5cba-48c9-b7f1-63c5cfe09d05Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: God Is Faithful (2024) Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 77: God Is Faithful (2024)fdeb0bae-9e68-4e0f-b6ca-1cc04ab36f9aSun, 17 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: The Kingdom of God (2024) Fr. Mike explores Jesus’ mission of establishing the kingdom of God on earth, and who belongs in the kingdom of Heaven: all people. We see how Jesus identifies himself with the poor, lowly, and those who the world says are not important. If we do not welcome them, we cannot enter the kingdom. Fr. Mike challenges us to examine the fact that in order to gain entry into the kingdom, “one must give everything. Words are not enough; deeds are required.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 541-546. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores Jesus’ mission of establishing the kingdom of God on earth, and who belongs in the kingdom of Heaven: all people. We see how Jesus identifies himself with the poor, lowly, and those who the world says are not important. If we do not welcome them, we cannot enter the kingdom. Fr. Mike challenges us to examine the fact that in order to gain entry into the kingdom, “one must give everything. Words are not enough; deeds are required.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 541-546. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 77: The Kingdom of God (2024)b9340c2a-e0c9-49ca-9c34-e000a44028bfSun, 17 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: The Kingdom of God (2024) Fr. Mike explores Jesus’ mission of establishing the kingdom of God on earth, and who belongs in the kingdom of Heaven: all people. We see how Jesus identifies himself with the poor, lowly, and those who the world says are not important. If we do not welcome them, we cannot enter the kingdom. Fr. Mike challenges us to examine the fact that in order to gain entry into the kingdom, “one must give everything. Words are not enough; deeds are required.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 541-546. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores Jesus’ mission of establishing the kingdom of God on earth, and who belongs in the kingdom of Heaven: all people. We see how Jesus identifies himself with the poor, lowly, and those who the world says are not important. If we do not welcome them, we cannot enter the kingdom. Fr. Mike challenges us to examine the fact that in order to gain entry into the kingdom, “one must give everything. Words are not enough; deeds are required.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 541-546. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 77: The Kingdom of God (2024)a167fee1-f9ca-4901-bd0b-99d485feb033Sun, 17 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: God Is Faithful (2024) Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 77: God Is Faithful (2024)a02fa2d3-2cc7-4d8e-91e6-34420cc62a94Sun, 17 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: God Is Faithful (2024) Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 77: God Is Faithful (2024)a4d54662-ecc4-4875-82e6-6b1cc5dbab20Sun, 17 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: God Is Faithful (2024) Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 77: God Is Faithful (2024)537a093c-feb1-49e0-90cf-306817d42061Sun, 17 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsClover and the ConeWhen Alyce got home from school and saw her dog wearing a plastic cone around her head, she rushed over and plopped down next to her on the floor. As Clover stared up at her with sad brown eyes, Alyce felt like her heart might burst. "Mom!" she called, her voice catching. "What happened to Clover?" Mom came in from the other room. "I'm sorry, Alyce, I was going to text you and forgot. Clover is fine, but she stepped on a splintered piece of wood in the yard today and injured her paw. The vet bandaged it up, but she has to wear a cone so she won't lick it and cause the wound to become infected.""But what about walking in the St. Patrick's Day parade tomorrow?" asked Alyce. Mom shook her head. "I'm afraid she can't put much weight on that foot."Alyce's eyes filled with tears. "But she loves walking in the parade! And we even bought a bandana with green clovers on it for her to wear." Alyce buried her face in her dog's soft fur. "I'm so sorry this happened to you, Clover."Mom knelt down and rubbed Alyce's back. "Clover will be okay, Alyce, but I'm sure it helps her to know you love her and want to comfort her."Alyce sniffed. "I know she hates wearing this cone, and her paw probably hurts too. Seeing her sad and in pain makes me feel that way too."Mom nodded. "It reminds me of something I read in my Bible this morning about Jesus's compassion for us. Sometimes when we're going through hard things, it can seem like God is distant and uncaring, but nothing is farther from the truth. Jesus promises to always be with those who trust in Him, and He is with us when we're hurting. He knows how we feel because He experienced pain, sadness, and hardship too when He came to earth to die for our sins, and He comforts us in our troubles."Alyce smiled down at her dog. "Just like I want to comfort Clover." Her eyes suddenly lit up. "Hey, Mom, instead of having Clover walk in the parade, could we pull her in the green wagon? I think that would cheer her up."Mom grinned. "That's a great idea!" –Courtney Lasater

When Alyce got home from school and saw her dog wearing a plastic cone around her head, she rushed over and plopped down next to her on the floor. As Clover stared up at her with sad brown eyes, Alyce felt like her heart might burst. "Mom!" she called, her voice catching. "What happened to Clover?" Mom came in from the other room. "I'm sorry, Alyce, I was going to text you and forgot. Clover is fine, but she stepped on a splintered piece of wood in the yard today and injured her paw. The vet bandaged it up, but she has to wear a cone so she won't lick it and cause the wound to become infected.""But what about walking in the St. Patrick's Day parade tomorrow?" asked Alyce. Mom shook her head. "I'm afraid she can't put much weight on that foot."Alyce's eyes filled with tears. "But she loves walking in the parade! And we even bought a bandana with green clovers on it for her to wear." Alyce buried her face in her dog's soft fur. "I'm so sorry this happened to you, Clover."Mom knelt down and rubbed Alyce's back. "Clover will be okay, Alyce, but I'm sure it helps her to know you love her and want to comfort her."Alyce sniffed. "I know she hates wearing this cone, and her paw probably hurts too. Seeing her sad and in pain makes me feel that way too."Mom nodded. "It reminds me of something I read in my Bible this morning about Jesus's compassion for us. Sometimes when we're going through hard things, it can seem like God is distant and uncaring, but nothing is farther from the truth. Jesus promises to always be with those who trust in Him, and He is with us when we're hurting. He knows how we feel because He experienced pain, sadness, and hardship too when He came to earth to die for our sins, and He comforts us in our troubles."Alyce smiled down at her dog. "Just like I want to comfort Clover." Her eyes suddenly lit up. "Hey, Mom, instead of having Clover walk in the parade, could we pull her in the green wagon? I think that would cheer her up."Mom grinned. "That's a great idea!" –Courtney Lasater

Clover and the Cone2baa0a79-b55c-45a6-afcd-211c438787a6Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsClover and the ConeWhen Alyce got home from school and saw her dog wearing a plastic cone around her head, she rushed over and plopped down next to her on the floor. As Clover stared up at her with sad brown eyes, Alyce felt like her heart might burst. "Mom!" she called, her voice catching. "What happened to Clover?" Mom came in from the other room. "I'm sorry, Alyce, I was going to text you and forgot. Clover is fine, but she stepped on a splintered piece of wood in the yard today and injured her paw. The vet bandaged it up, but she has to wear a cone so she won't lick it and cause the wound to become infected.""But what about walking in the St. Patrick's Day parade tomorrow?" asked Alyce. Mom shook her head. "I'm afraid she can't put much weight on that foot."Alyce's eyes filled with tears. "But she loves walking in the parade! And we even bought a bandana with green clovers on it for her to wear." Alyce buried her face in her dog's soft fur. "I'm so sorry this happened to you, Clover."Mom knelt down and rubbed Alyce's back. "Clover will be okay, Alyce, but I'm sure it helps her to know you love her and want to comfort her."Alyce sniffed. "I know she hates wearing this cone, and her paw probably hurts too. Seeing her sad and in pain makes me feel that way too."Mom nodded. "It reminds me of something I read in my Bible this morning about Jesus's compassion for us. Sometimes when we're going through hard things, it can seem like God is distant and uncaring, but nothing is farther from the truth. Jesus promises to always be with those who trust in Him, and He is with us when we're hurting. He knows how we feel because He experienced pain, sadness, and hardship too when He came to earth to die for our sins, and He comforts us in our troubles."Alyce smiled down at her dog. "Just like I want to comfort Clover." Her eyes suddenly lit up. "Hey, Mom, instead of having Clover walk in the parade, could we pull her in the green wagon? I think that would cheer her up."Mom grinned. "That's a great idea!" –Courtney Lasater

When Alyce got home from school and saw her dog wearing a plastic cone around her head, she rushed over and plopped down next to her on the floor. As Clover stared up at her with sad brown eyes, Alyce felt like her heart might burst. "Mom!" she called, her voice catching. "What happened to Clover?" Mom came in from the other room. "I'm sorry, Alyce, I was going to text you and forgot. Clover is fine, but she stepped on a splintered piece of wood in the yard today and injured her paw. The vet bandaged it up, but she has to wear a cone so she won't lick it and cause the wound to become infected.""But what about walking in the St. Patrick's Day parade tomorrow?" asked Alyce. Mom shook her head. "I'm afraid she can't put much weight on that foot."Alyce's eyes filled with tears. "But she loves walking in the parade! And we even bought a bandana with green clovers on it for her to wear." Alyce buried her face in her dog's soft fur. "I'm so sorry this happened to you, Clover."Mom knelt down and rubbed Alyce's back. "Clover will be okay, Alyce, but I'm sure it helps her to know you love her and want to comfort her."Alyce sniffed. "I know she hates wearing this cone, and her paw probably hurts too. Seeing her sad and in pain makes me feel that way too."Mom nodded. "It reminds me of something I read in my Bible this morning about Jesus's compassion for us. Sometimes when we're going through hard things, it can seem like God is distant and uncaring, but nothing is farther from the truth. Jesus promises to always be with those who trust in Him, and He is with us when we're hurting. He knows how we feel because He experienced pain, sadness, and hardship too when He came to earth to die for our sins, and He comforts us in our troubles."Alyce smiled down at her dog. "Just like I want to comfort Clover." Her eyes suddenly lit up. "Hey, Mom, instead of having Clover walk in the parade, could we pull her in the green wagon? I think that would cheer her up."Mom grinned. "That's a great idea!" –Courtney Lasater

Clover and the Coned61b3fca-edef-4ce7-9da4-9912c18fbb3cSun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/17/24 He Leadeth Me: The Simple Secret Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. You don't have to find God's will in this moment and these circumstances...this moment and these circumstances are God's will for you. The greatest lesson that anyone of us can learn is simple, but it is not always easy: you can trust God in every moment and all circumstances. Mass Readings from March 17, 2024: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-15Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. You don't have to find God's will in this moment and these circumstances...this moment and these circumstances are God's will for you. The greatest lesson that anyone of us can learn is simple, but it is not always easy: you can trust God in every moment and all circumstances. Mass Readings from March 17, 2024: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-15Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33

full03/17/24 He Leadeth Me: The Simple Secret79c87238-8a2d-4890-acb3-8ae418d62df9Sat, 16 Mar 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/17/24 He Leadeth Me: The Simple Secret Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. You don't have to find God's will in this moment and these circumstances...this moment and these circumstances are God's will for you. The greatest lesson that anyone of us can learn is simple, but it is not always easy: you can trust God in every moment and all circumstances. Mass Readings from March 17, 2024: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-15Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. You don't have to find God's will in this moment and these circumstances...this moment and these circumstances are God's will for you. The greatest lesson that anyone of us can learn is simple, but it is not always easy: you can trust God in every moment and all circumstances. Mass Readings from March 17, 2024: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-15Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33

full03/17/24 He Leadeth Me: The Simple Secret630c5619-205a-438e-bb56-978106bf5d70Sat, 16 Mar 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/17/24 He Leadeth Me: The Simple Secret Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. You don't have to find God's will in this moment and these circumstances...this moment and these circumstances are God's will for you. The greatest lesson that anyone of us can learn is simple, but it is not always easy: you can trust God in every moment and all circumstances. Mass Readings from March 17, 2024: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-15Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. You don't have to find God's will in this moment and these circumstances...this moment and these circumstances are God's will for you. The greatest lesson that anyone of us can learn is simple, but it is not always easy: you can trust God in every moment and all circumstances. Mass Readings from March 17, 2024: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-15Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33

full03/17/24 He Leadeth Me: The Simple Secret7645ed6a-5908-4268-bcff-3344ba680236Sat, 16 Mar 2024 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#322: Easter 2: Jesus Chose to for YOU!Matthew 26:36-56 We continue our Easter series.  I respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of these for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family.  I will also encourage you to listen to all of the episodes in this Easter series in order, as the stories build upon themselves. This story begins in the garden of Gethsemane and ends with Jesus being arrested. We remember that Jesus could have whispered 1 word and 100’s of angels would have appeared to rescue him BUT he didn’t do this. Why? Because He chose to. He chose to obey God b/c he loves God the father!!!! God’s plan had been there all along to rescue us b/c he loves us that much! The children will be reminded that Jesus is always in control and that He loves them very much! To enjoy the bonus content for this (coloring pages, and more) which also keeps this podcast free for 1,000's of families to access, go here. To connect with us click here For our FREE read-a-loud pdf book, go hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 26:36-56 We continue our Easter series.  I respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of these for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family.  I will also encourage you to listen to all of the episodes in this Easter series in order, as the stories build upon themselves. This story begins in the garden of Gethsemane and ends with Jesus being arrested. We remember that Jesus could have whispered 1 word and 100’s of angels would have appeared to rescue him BUT he didn’t do this. Why? Because He chose to. He chose to obey God b/c he loves God the father!!!! God’s plan had been there all along to rescue us b/c he loves us that much! The children will be reminded that Jesus is always in control and that He loves them very much! To enjoy the bonus content for this (coloring pages, and more) which also keeps this podcast free for 1,000's of families to access, go here. To connect with us click here For our FREE read-a-loud pdf book, go hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#322: Easter 2: Jesus Chose to for YOU!46ba2504-af1f-4bba-bff8-3e33b132f035Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000782https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: War Against Midian (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 76: War Against Midian (2024)68d2c39e-9488-42c4-bccf-72fe1e9f7ff3Sat, 16 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the mysteries of Jesus&#39; Baptism and temptation in the wilderness. Fr. Mike unpacks how Jesus’ Baptism is yet another Epiphany or manifestation of Christ as Messiah. We also explore Christ’s acceptance of his mission as God’s suffering servant. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus’ temptations in the desert mirror the temptations of Adam in the garden, but, unlike Adam, Jesus does not succumb to these temptations. He remains faithful to the Father. Through this obedience to the Divine Will, he conquers the Devil, and in our own obedience, we are participating in this victory. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 535-540. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the mysteries of Jesus&#39; Baptism and temptation in the wilderness. Fr. Mike unpacks how Jesus’ Baptism is yet another Epiphany or manifestation of Christ as Messiah. We also explore Christ’s acceptance of his mission as God’s suffering servant. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus’ temptations in the desert mirror the temptations of Adam in the garden, but, unlike Adam, Jesus does not succumb to these temptations. He remains faithful to the Father. Through this obedience to the Divine Will, he conquers the Devil, and in our own obedience, we are participating in this victory. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 535-540. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 76: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation (2024)aa165ab2-96b1-458a-96bc-6dbb056d298fSat, 16 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the mysteries of Jesus&#39; Baptism and temptation in the wilderness. Fr. Mike unpacks how Jesus’ Baptism is yet another Epiphany or manifestation of Christ as Messiah. We also explore Christ’s acceptance of his mission as God’s suffering servant. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus’ temptations in the desert mirror the temptations of Adam in the garden, but, unlike Adam, Jesus does not succumb to these temptations. He remains faithful to the Father. Through this obedience to the Divine Will, he conquers the Devil, and in our own obedience, we are participating in this victory. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 535-540. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the mysteries of Jesus&#39; Baptism and temptation in the wilderness. Fr. Mike unpacks how Jesus’ Baptism is yet another Epiphany or manifestation of Christ as Messiah. We also explore Christ’s acceptance of his mission as God’s suffering servant. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus’ temptations in the desert mirror the temptations of Adam in the garden, but, unlike Adam, Jesus does not succumb to these temptations. He remains faithful to the Father. Through this obedience to the Divine Will, he conquers the Devil, and in our own obedience, we are participating in this victory. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 535-540. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 76: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation (2024)bf978122-fc42-48b1-b82f-76265aa923e5Sat, 16 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: War Against Midian (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 76: War Against Midian (2024)c9f77ef5-6b6d-401a-bbff-9d1b2dba923cSat, 16 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: War Against Midian (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 76: War Against Midian (2024)48b5b4ee-1b9e-475f-a229-18944fe91e3dSat, 16 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: War Against Midian (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 76: War Against Midian (2024)22d97bfc-b366-4c86-8489-f63d18a1457bSat, 16 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen the Flag FliesGrayson settled down to listen as his Sunday school teacher began to speak. "I read an article this week about traditions in England," said Mr. Jensen. "It mentioned several castles that are available to the king to live in. Sometimes he stays in one, and sometimes in another. Whenever he's in one of his homes, his flag flies over that roof. It lets his subjects know their king is inside." Mr. Jensen paused as he looked at the class. "You know, for those of us who are Christians, the King of Kings lives within us. What are some things we could use as a flag--things that would show that we have Jesus in our lives?"Josh raised his hand. "We could let others know we go to church," he suggested when the teacher called on him."Good!" Mr. Jensen smiled. "Of course, just because someone goes to church doesn't mean they're a Christian. But for those of you who are, it gives a testimony--sort of like you're flying Christ's flag for others to see. Let your friends know you go to church because you want to learn more about Jesus. Who else can suggest something to use as a flag?""We should obey our parents," Grayson said.Mr. Jensen nodded. "And why should you obey them?""Because God tells us to," replied Grayson."In other words," said Mr. Jensen, "we should obey God, right? We should do what He says--and how do we know what that is?""It tells us in the Bible," said Emery. "That's where the Ten Commandments are found." "Yes, and they're very important," said Mr. Jensen, holding up his Bible. "But the Bible contains many other commandments as well. In fact, our lesson today talks about a new commandment Jesus gave His disciples--including us. Perhaps it's the best flag we could show others. It's the one Jesus says will show that we belong to Him. He commands us to love others the way He loves us. Jesus loves us so much that He died on the cross so we could be saved and have His love in our hearts. When we love others, it shows them that Jesus is our King and that His Spirit lives in us." –Mary Rose Pearson

Grayson settled down to listen as his Sunday school teacher began to speak. "I read an article this week about traditions in England," said Mr. Jensen. "It mentioned several castles that are available to the king to live in. Sometimes he stays in one, and sometimes in another. Whenever he's in one of his homes, his flag flies over that roof. It lets his subjects know their king is inside." Mr. Jensen paused as he looked at the class. "You know, for those of us who are Christians, the King of Kings lives within us. What are some things we could use as a flag--things that would show that we have Jesus in our lives?"Josh raised his hand. "We could let others know we go to church," he suggested when the teacher called on him."Good!" Mr. Jensen smiled. "Of course, just because someone goes to church doesn't mean they're a Christian. But for those of you who are, it gives a testimony--sort of like you're flying Christ's flag for others to see. Let your friends know you go to church because you want to learn more about Jesus. Who else can suggest something to use as a flag?""We should obey our parents," Grayson said.Mr. Jensen nodded. "And why should you obey them?""Because God tells us to," replied Grayson."In other words," said Mr. Jensen, "we should obey God, right? We should do what He says--and how do we know what that is?""It tells us in the Bible," said Emery. "That's where the Ten Commandments are found." "Yes, and they're very important," said Mr. Jensen, holding up his Bible. "But the Bible contains many other commandments as well. In fact, our lesson today talks about a new commandment Jesus gave His disciples--including us. Perhaps it's the best flag we could show others. It's the one Jesus says will show that we belong to Him. He commands us to love others the way He loves us. Jesus loves us so much that He died on the cross so we could be saved and have His love in our hearts. When we love others, it shows them that Jesus is our King and that His Spirit lives in us." –Mary Rose Pearson

When the Flag Flies8ebfcd3f-60ae-4048-885f-d5da0c6e8443Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen the Flag FliesGrayson settled down to listen as his Sunday school teacher began to speak. "I read an article this week about traditions in England," said Mr. Jensen. "It mentioned several castles that are available to the king to live in. Sometimes he stays in one, and sometimes in another. Whenever he's in one of his homes, his flag flies over that roof. It lets his subjects know their king is inside." Mr. Jensen paused as he looked at the class. "You know, for those of us who are Christians, the King of Kings lives within us. What are some things we could use as a flag--things that would show that we have Jesus in our lives?"Josh raised his hand. "We could let others know we go to church," he suggested when the teacher called on him."Good!" Mr. Jensen smiled. "Of course, just because someone goes to church doesn't mean they're a Christian. But for those of you who are, it gives a testimony--sort of like you're flying Christ's flag for others to see. Let your friends know you go to church because you want to learn more about Jesus. Who else can suggest something to use as a flag?""We should obey our parents," Grayson said.Mr. Jensen nodded. "And why should you obey them?""Because God tells us to," replied Grayson."In other words," said Mr. Jensen, "we should obey God, right? We should do what He says--and how do we know what that is?""It tells us in the Bible," said Emery. "That's where the Ten Commandments are found." "Yes, and they're very important," said Mr. Jensen, holding up his Bible. "But the Bible contains many other commandments as well. In fact, our lesson today talks about a new commandment Jesus gave His disciples--including us. Perhaps it's the best flag we could show others. It's the one Jesus says will show that we belong to Him. He commands us to love others the way He loves us. Jesus loves us so much that He died on the cross so we could be saved and have His love in our hearts. When we love others, it shows them that Jesus is our King and that His Spirit lives in us." –Mary Rose Pearson

Grayson settled down to listen as his Sunday school teacher began to speak. "I read an article this week about traditions in England," said Mr. Jensen. "It mentioned several castles that are available to the king to live in. Sometimes he stays in one, and sometimes in another. Whenever he's in one of his homes, his flag flies over that roof. It lets his subjects know their king is inside." Mr. Jensen paused as he looked at the class. "You know, for those of us who are Christians, the King of Kings lives within us. What are some things we could use as a flag--things that would show that we have Jesus in our lives?"Josh raised his hand. "We could let others know we go to church," he suggested when the teacher called on him."Good!" Mr. Jensen smiled. "Of course, just because someone goes to church doesn't mean they're a Christian. But for those of you who are, it gives a testimony--sort of like you're flying Christ's flag for others to see. Let your friends know you go to church because you want to learn more about Jesus. Who else can suggest something to use as a flag?""We should obey our parents," Grayson said.Mr. Jensen nodded. "And why should you obey them?""Because God tells us to," replied Grayson."In other words," said Mr. Jensen, "we should obey God, right? We should do what He says--and how do we know what that is?""It tells us in the Bible," said Emery. "That's where the Ten Commandments are found." "Yes, and they're very important," said Mr. Jensen, holding up his Bible. "But the Bible contains many other commandments as well. In fact, our lesson today talks about a new commandment Jesus gave His disciples--including us. Perhaps it's the best flag we could show others. It's the one Jesus says will show that we belong to Him. He commands us to love others the way He loves us. Jesus loves us so much that He died on the cross so we could be saved and have His love in our hearts. When we love others, it shows them that Jesus is our King and that His Spirit lives in us." –Mary Rose Pearson

When the Flag Flies4f125b9b-343f-4a93-88d5-170bcb3034cfSat, 16 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2 EP14. Girls Gone Bible and Ashley HetheringtonHey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, is in a new location joined by Ashley Hetherington as well as Angela and Ari from Girls Gone Bible ! This episode was such a blessing and a gift and it was truly so spirit led. We pray it encourages you deeply and strengthens your faith journey as you hear them talk about their testimonies, friendship, addiction, and Jesus’s ultimate healing over everything ! ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey y’all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week’s episode our host, Ally Yost, is in a new location joined by Ashley Hetherington as well as Angela and Ari from Girls Gone Bible ! This episode was such a blessing and a gift and it was truly so spirit led. We pray it encourages you deeply and strengthens your faith journey as you hear them talk about their testimonies, friendship, addiction, and Jesus’s ultimate healing over everything ! ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS2 EP14. Girls Gone Bible and Ashley Hetherington329c5922-17d2-42f4-a989-d11ce12fe6c9Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 153: Happiness Engineer Explains The Exact Formula For Happiness: Mo Gowdat In this moment, former chief business officer for Google X and bestselling author, Mo Gawdat, discusses the happiness equation. According to Mo, we don’t realise that happiness is actually very predictable, so much so that it can actually be put into a mathematical equation. Mo says the formula for happiness is: your perception of the events of your life minus your expectations of how life should be. This means, that it’s not specific events that cause happiness, but it is the comparison between the event and the expectation you have in your mind of how your life should be going. As a result happiness is all about perception, which means you have the ability to control your happiness and it becomes a choice that you decide. Listen to the full episode here Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/wOrKoipLXHb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/AUXUbRILXHb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Mo Gowdat: https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, former chief business officer for Google X and bestselling author, Mo Gawdat, discusses the happiness equation. According to Mo, we don’t realise that happiness is actually very predictable, so much so that it can actually be put into a mathematical equation. Mo says the formula for happiness is: your perception of the events of your life minus your expectations of how life should be. This means, that it’s not specific events that cause happiness, but it is the comparison between the event and the expectation you have in your mind of how your life should be going. As a result happiness is all about perception, which means you have the ability to control your happiness and it becomes a choice that you decide. Listen to the full episode here Apple- https://g2ul0.app.link/wOrKoipLXHb Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link/AUXUbRILXHb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Mo Gowdat: https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 153: Happiness Engineer Explains The Exact Formula For Happiness: Mo Gowdat 36e96dd4-b010-4634-94cd-13f4b1b84d23Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +00001370https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPrayer & Fasting | Girls Gone BibleThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GirlsGoneBible and get on your way to being your best self. GGB FRIDAYYYYS.♡ we hope you guys enjoy this episode where we talk allll about spiritual fasting. the benefits of spiritual fasting, our experience with it, how its (literally) changed our life and faith. draw near to God and He will draw near to you. we love you guys so so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GirlsGoneBible and get on your way to being your best self. GGB FRIDAYYYYS.♡ we hope you guys enjoy this episode where we talk allll about spiritual fasting. the benefits of spiritual fasting, our experience with it, how its (literally) changed our life and faith. draw near to God and He will draw near to you. we love you guys so so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullPrayer & Fasting | Girls Gone Bible37b12c88-5380-4d35-bb00-61a1dcb50f7dFri, 15 Mar 2024 05:36:32 +00003740https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2024) Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2024)c50ff42c-f8cf-42ef-ad45-9ff0a520f23bFri, 15 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life (2024) Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus’ infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus’ Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus’ circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop there, it extends to all of us. Later, we examine Jesus’ hidden life. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of Jesus’ obedience to not just his Father in Heaven, but to his earthly father and mother as well, and how we can imitate that obedience. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 527-534. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus’ infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus’ Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus’ circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop there, it extends to all of us. Later, we examine Jesus’ hidden life. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of Jesus’ obedience to not just his Father in Heaven, but to his earthly father and mother as well, and how we can imitate that obedience. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 527-534. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life (2024)f23d9cd5-6e4b-444e-9369-0fe639898d3cFri, 15 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life (2024) Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus’ infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus’ Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus’ circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop there, it extends to all of us. Later, we examine Jesus’ hidden life. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of Jesus’ obedience to not just his Father in Heaven, but to his earthly father and mother as well, and how we can imitate that obedience. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 527-534. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus’ infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus’ Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus’ circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop there, it extends to all of us. Later, we examine Jesus’ hidden life. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of Jesus’ obedience to not just his Father in Heaven, but to his earthly father and mother as well, and how we can imitate that obedience. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 527-534. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life (2024)68f67465-a00f-49de-815e-c551fa9c7d5dFri, 15 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2024) Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2024)d9446b30-a440-4c6c-bc25-cdfa39a7356bFri, 15 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2024) Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2024)5d8568ed-1e14-480c-bb14-d6bd265580d0Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2024) Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2024)cd57b0d6-7cb2-4a35-a34c-20175da1d45fFri, 15 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDirty DishesDinner was ready, and everyone was called to the table. After Dad prayed, Gianna was the first to notice that something was wrong. "These dishes are dirty!" she exclaimed. "Why are they on the table?"Mom gasped as she looked at her plate. "My fault. I told Grandma to use the plates from the dishwasher. I must have forgotten to turn it on last night.""Oh dear!" exclaimed Grandma, who was nearly blind. "They must have been rinsed off and I couldn't see well enough to know they were still dirty. I'm so sorry!" After a good laugh, Gianna and her sister Cosima jumped up to remove the dirty dishes and replace them with clean ones.After reading the passage for family devotions that evening, Dad closed his Bible thoughtfully. "The verses we just read say that we are vessels to be used by God. We all saw how unpleasant it would be to eat out of dirty vessels at dinner tonight, didn't we? We want clean dishes for our food.""That's for sure!" said Cosima."When God says we need to be clean vessels, do you suppose He means we should take a bath?" asked Dad."Well, I've heard a saying about how cleanliness is next to godliness," said Gianna."Is that in the Bible?" asked Cosima.Dad chuckled. "No, it's not. We should keep our bodies clean, of course, but I don't think that's what these verses mean.""I don't think so either," said Mom. "God says we need to have hearts made clean and pure by Jesus and live in a way that shows others His love. I think that's what He's referring to here."Dad nodded. "The apostle Paul told Timothy to flee from evil desires and pursue virtues like faith, love, and peace alongside other believers. We need to do the same thing. As Christians, we need to remind one another to turn from sin and focus on Jesus, who has forgiven our wrongs and washed us clean. As we trust Him to fill us with His peace and love, we become vessels He can use to show others who He is.""We needed clean dishes for dinner tonight," said Grandma. "And the world needs clean vessels to show people the love of Jesus." –Mary Rose Pearson

Dinner was ready, and everyone was called to the table. After Dad prayed, Gianna was the first to notice that something was wrong. "These dishes are dirty!" she exclaimed. "Why are they on the table?"Mom gasped as she looked at her plate. "My fault. I told Grandma to use the plates from the dishwasher. I must have forgotten to turn it on last night.""Oh dear!" exclaimed Grandma, who was nearly blind. "They must have been rinsed off and I couldn't see well enough to know they were still dirty. I'm so sorry!" After a good laugh, Gianna and her sister Cosima jumped up to remove the dirty dishes and replace them with clean ones.After reading the passage for family devotions that evening, Dad closed his Bible thoughtfully. "The verses we just read say that we are vessels to be used by God. We all saw how unpleasant it would be to eat out of dirty vessels at dinner tonight, didn't we? We want clean dishes for our food.""That's for sure!" said Cosima."When God says we need to be clean vessels, do you suppose He means we should take a bath?" asked Dad."Well, I've heard a saying about how cleanliness is next to godliness," said Gianna."Is that in the Bible?" asked Cosima.Dad chuckled. "No, it's not. We should keep our bodies clean, of course, but I don't think that's what these verses mean.""I don't think so either," said Mom. "God says we need to have hearts made clean and pure by Jesus and live in a way that shows others His love. I think that's what He's referring to here."Dad nodded. "The apostle Paul told Timothy to flee from evil desires and pursue virtues like faith, love, and peace alongside other believers. We need to do the same thing. As Christians, we need to remind one another to turn from sin and focus on Jesus, who has forgiven our wrongs and washed us clean. As we trust Him to fill us with His peace and love, we become vessels He can use to show others who He is.""We needed clean dishes for dinner tonight," said Grandma. "And the world needs clean vessels to show people the love of Jesus." –Mary Rose Pearson

Dirty Dishesb36309bb-bee7-426c-82f1-fdcac075558aFri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDirty DishesDinner was ready, and everyone was called to the table. After Dad prayed, Gianna was the first to notice that something was wrong. "These dishes are dirty!" she exclaimed. "Why are they on the table?"Mom gasped as she looked at her plate. "My fault. I told Grandma to use the plates from the dishwasher. I must have forgotten to turn it on last night.""Oh dear!" exclaimed Grandma, who was nearly blind. "They must have been rinsed off and I couldn't see well enough to know they were still dirty. I'm so sorry!" After a good laugh, Gianna and her sister Cosima jumped up to remove the dirty dishes and replace them with clean ones.After reading the passage for family devotions that evening, Dad closed his Bible thoughtfully. "The verses we just read say that we are vessels to be used by God. We all saw how unpleasant it would be to eat out of dirty vessels at dinner tonight, didn't we? We want clean dishes for our food.""That's for sure!" said Cosima."When God says we need to be clean vessels, do you suppose He means we should take a bath?" asked Dad."Well, I've heard a saying about how cleanliness is next to godliness," said Gianna."Is that in the Bible?" asked Cosima.Dad chuckled. "No, it's not. We should keep our bodies clean, of course, but I don't think that's what these verses mean.""I don't think so either," said Mom. "God says we need to have hearts made clean and pure by Jesus and live in a way that shows others His love. I think that's what He's referring to here."Dad nodded. "The apostle Paul told Timothy to flee from evil desires and pursue virtues like faith, love, and peace alongside other believers. We need to do the same thing. As Christians, we need to remind one another to turn from sin and focus on Jesus, who has forgiven our wrongs and washed us clean. As we trust Him to fill us with His peace and love, we become vessels He can use to show others who He is.""We needed clean dishes for dinner tonight," said Grandma. "And the world needs clean vessels to show people the love of Jesus." –Mary Rose Pearson

Dinner was ready, and everyone was called to the table. After Dad prayed, Gianna was the first to notice that something was wrong. "These dishes are dirty!" she exclaimed. "Why are they on the table?"Mom gasped as she looked at her plate. "My fault. I told Grandma to use the plates from the dishwasher. I must have forgotten to turn it on last night.""Oh dear!" exclaimed Grandma, who was nearly blind. "They must have been rinsed off and I couldn't see well enough to know they were still dirty. I'm so sorry!" After a good laugh, Gianna and her sister Cosima jumped up to remove the dirty dishes and replace them with clean ones.After reading the passage for family devotions that evening, Dad closed his Bible thoughtfully. "The verses we just read say that we are vessels to be used by God. We all saw how unpleasant it would be to eat out of dirty vessels at dinner tonight, didn't we? We want clean dishes for our food.""That's for sure!" said Cosima."When God says we need to be clean vessels, do you suppose He means we should take a bath?" asked Dad."Well, I've heard a saying about how cleanliness is next to godliness," said Gianna."Is that in the Bible?" asked Cosima.Dad chuckled. "No, it's not. We should keep our bodies clean, of course, but I don't think that's what these verses mean.""I don't think so either," said Mom. "God says we need to have hearts made clean and pure by Jesus and live in a way that shows others His love. I think that's what He's referring to here."Dad nodded. "The apostle Paul told Timothy to flee from evil desires and pursue virtues like faith, love, and peace alongside other believers. We need to do the same thing. As Christians, we need to remind one another to turn from sin and focus on Jesus, who has forgiven our wrongs and washed us clean. As we trust Him to fill us with His peace and love, we become vessels He can use to show others who He is.""We needed clean dishes for dinner tonight," said Grandma. "And the world needs clean vessels to show people the love of Jesus." –Mary Rose Pearson

Dirty Dishesa3cac525-f489-4edd-984b-d71decc6bd83Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen a Miracle Doesn't Happen Fr. Mike Schmitz delves deeply into the profound significance of the leper&#39;s words to Jesus: &#39;If you will it, you can make me clean.&#39; This verse from Matthew&#39;s Gospel embodies the very essence of faith. Fr. Mike explains how this statement captures the heart of faith in two ways: the trust inherent in believing that Christ can purify us and the trust involved in believing in him even if he chooses not to. Fr. Mike says this is the faith you are made for. It is the kind of faith that can change the world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz delves deeply into the profound significance of the leper&#39;s words to Jesus: &#39;If you will it, you can make me clean.&#39; This verse from Matthew&#39;s Gospel embodies the very essence of faith. Fr. Mike explains how this statement captures the heart of faith in two ways: the trust inherent in believing that Christ can purify us and the trust involved in believing in him even if he chooses not to. Fr. Mike says this is the faith you are made for. It is the kind of faith that can change the world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen a Miracle Doesn't Happen70a73bff-8390-47f7-b5fa-aaa75c008cb3Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen a Miracle Doesn't Happen Fr. Mike Schmitz delves deeply into the profound significance of the leper&#39;s words to Jesus: &#39;If you will it, you can make me clean.&#39; This verse from Matthew&#39;s Gospel embodies the very essence of faith. Fr. Mike explains how this statement captures the heart of faith in two ways: the trust inherent in believing that Christ can purify us and the trust involved in believing in him even if he chooses not to. Fr. Mike says this is the faith you are made for. It is the kind of faith that can change the world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz delves deeply into the profound significance of the leper&#39;s words to Jesus: &#39;If you will it, you can make me clean.&#39; This verse from Matthew&#39;s Gospel embodies the very essence of faith. Fr. Mike explains how this statement captures the heart of faith in two ways: the trust inherent in believing that Christ can purify us and the trust involved in believing in him even if he chooses not to. Fr. Mike says this is the faith you are made for. It is the kind of faith that can change the world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen a Miracle Doesn't Happencb8f8b10-9cdb-4119-952c-c3278f3af523Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#858 - Psalms 119 – Ayin-TsadheThis episode is part 95 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 6th of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience, the law, and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 95 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 6th of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience, the law, and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#858 - Psalms 119 – Ayin-Tsadhea1ec37a2-e648-41db-867e-93498e8880caThu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000768https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Strongest Man to Ever LiveThere is one man who is a model of strength for all men. For our 150th episode, we go into 5 principles that guided this man's life and that every man alive can learn from. These 5 principles carry great weight and power to improve and better our lives. Generations will continue to study how this man lived and turn to him for guidance. Consecration Prayer - https://catholicgentleman.com/2023/03/consecration-prayer-to-st-joseph/ ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 40 mins of episode 150 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we go into more of the principles and dialogue about what they mean in the lives of men. https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 10 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is one man who is a model of strength for all men. For our 150th episode, we go into 5 principles that guided this man's life and that every man alive can learn from. These 5 principles carry great weight and power to improve and better our lives. Generations will continue to study how this man lived and turn to him for guidance. Consecration Prayer - https://catholicgentleman.com/2023/03/consecration-prayer-to-st-joseph/ ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 40 mins of episode 150 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we go into more of the principles and dialogue about what they mean in the lives of men. https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 10 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Strongest Man to Ever Live0d7d781a-3d57-4dee-bc56-79816ae9d9a4Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +00003811https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Calories Expert: "Health Experts Are Wrong About Calories!" "The Surprising Benefits Of Diet Coke!" & "The Link Between Obesity & Past Abuse!"CrossFit vs. marathon running? Yoga vs. pilates? Does the fitness world always have to be a battleground, or is there a middle ground that everyone can agree on? Dr. Layne Norton is a former powerlifting champion and professional bodybuilder. He is the founder of Biolayne LLC and the co-founder of Carbon Diet Coach. In this conversation Layne and Steven discuss topics such as, the truth about calories, sugar addiction, growing muscle three times faster, and why people can’t lose weight. (00:00) Intro (02:04) Making Fitness Accessible to Everyone (13:46) My Bullying Experiences Is My Driver to Help People (16:39) How to Overcome Our Food Addiction (14:39) Finding the Psychological Ways That Stop Us from Achieving What We Want (18:02) How to Build Motivation and Discipline (24:33) Setting Big Goals Stop You from Achieving Them (27:14) The Psychology of Taking Small Steps Really Work (29:23) What Takes for a Person to Decide to Lose Weight or Go to the Gym? (35:00) Calories In/Calories Out (37:53) Thermic Effect of Food (41:49) Metabolic Adaptation (44:02) Can You Lose Weight in Calorie Surplus? (52:58) Artificial Sweetness (59:49) Is Sugar Addictive? (01:06:07) Craving Sugar (01:08:02) How Sweeteners Affect Our Gut (01:09:16) What Supplements Do You Recommend? (01:14:25) Whey Protein (01:18:03) Caffeine (01:19:08) Intermittent Fasting (01:20:16) Does Fasting Help When You're Ill? (01:24:24) Can You Lose Belly Fat? (01:27:40) Is Exercise Useful for Weight Loss? (01:30:40) Exercising Helps Having a Balanced Diet (01:35:07) Keto Diet (01:39:21) Fat Loss and Fat Oxidation (01:41:55) The Importance of Failure in Success Rate (01:49:53) Ozempic (01:53:10) What Are the Downsides of These Drugs? (02:00:36) What Do You Think of the Fitness Industry? (02:08:05) Resistance Training (02:09:16) How to Grow Big Muscles (02:17:21) Last Guest Question Follow Layne: Twitter - https://bit.ly/4ch4nA0 Instagram - https://bit.ly/3PlE0PI Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Flight Fund: http://www.flight-fund-manager.seedrs.com Sponsors: Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/Steven-Bartlett-Digital-SOS?cid=psoc-ent_li_ebu_/brnd/Stevenbartlett01/aws/11.23/SB ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Studies mentioned in the episode: Obesity Risk for Female Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Prospective Study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6230287_Obesity_Risk_for_Female_Victims_of_Childhood_Sexual_Abuse_A_Prospective_Study Successful weight loss maintenance: A systematic review of weight control registries: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32048787/ Creatine for the Treatment of Depression: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6769464/  Discrepancy between self-reported and actual caloric intake: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1454084/ Non-nutritive sweetened beverages versus water after a 52-week weight management programme: a randomised controlled trial: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-023-01393-3 Short-term consumption of sucralose with, but not without, carbohydrate impairs neural and metabolic sensitivity to sugar in human: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7784207/ A randomized controlled trial to isolate the effects of fasting and energy restriction on weight loss and metabolic health in lean adults: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7784207/ Evidence for sugar addiction: Behavioral and neurochemical effects of intermittent, excessive sugar intake: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0149763407000589 The NutriNet-Santé Study https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03335644 Relation between caloric intake, body weight, and physical work: studies in an industrial male population in West Bengal: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/13302165/ GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and the Thyroid: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3281535/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CrossFit vs. marathon running? Yoga vs. pilates? Does the fitness world always have to be a battleground, or is there a middle ground that everyone can agree on? Dr. Layne Norton is a former powerlifting champion and professional bodybuilder. He is the founder of Biolayne LLC and the co-founder of Carbon Diet Coach. In this conversation Layne and Steven discuss topics such as, the truth about calories, sugar addiction, growing muscle three times faster, and why people can’t lose weight. (00:00) Intro (02:04) Making Fitness Accessible to Everyone (13:46) My Bullying Experiences Is My Driver to Help People (16:39) How to Overcome Our Food Addiction (14:39) Finding the Psychological Ways That Stop Us from Achieving What We Want (18:02) How to Build Motivation and Discipline (24:33) Setting Big Goals Stop You from Achieving Them (27:14) The Psychology of Taking Small Steps Really Work (29:23) What Takes for a Person to Decide to Lose Weight or Go to the Gym? (35:00) Calories In/Calories Out (37:53) Thermic Effect of Food (41:49) Metabolic Adaptation (44:02) Can You Lose Weight in Calorie Surplus? (52:58) Artificial Sweetness (59:49) Is Sugar Addictive? (01:06:07) Craving Sugar (01:08:02) How Sweeteners Affect Our Gut (01:09:16) What Supplements Do You Recommend? (01:14:25) Whey Protein (01:18:03) Caffeine (01:19:08) Intermittent Fasting (01:20:16) Does Fasting Help When You're Ill? (01:24:24) Can You Lose Belly Fat? (01:27:40) Is Exercise Useful for Weight Loss? (01:30:40) Exercising Helps Having a Balanced Diet (01:35:07) Keto Diet (01:39:21) Fat Loss and Fat Oxidation (01:41:55) The Importance of Failure in Success Rate (01:49:53) Ozempic (01:53:10) What Are the Downsides of These Drugs? (02:00:36) What Do You Think of the Fitness Industry? (02:08:05) Resistance Training (02:09:16) How to Grow Big Muscles (02:17:21) Last Guest Question Follow Layne: Twitter - https://bit.ly/4ch4nA0 Instagram - https://bit.ly/3PlE0PI Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Flight Fund: http://www.flight-fund-manager.seedrs.com Sponsors: Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/Steven-Bartlett-Digital-SOS?cid=psoc-ent_li_ebu_/brnd/Stevenbartlett01/aws/11.23/SB ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Studies mentioned in the episode: Obesity Risk for Female Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Prospective Study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6230287_Obesity_Risk_for_Female_Victims_of_Childhood_Sexual_Abuse_A_Prospective_Study Successful weight loss maintenance: A systematic review of weight control registries: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32048787/ Creatine for the Treatment of Depression: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6769464/  Discrepancy between self-reported and actual caloric intake: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1454084/ Non-nutritive sweetened beverages versus water after a 52-week weight management programme: a randomised controlled trial: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-023-01393-3 Short-term consumption of sucralose with, but not without, carbohydrate impairs neural and metabolic sensitivity to sugar in human: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7784207/ A randomized controlled trial to isolate the effects of fasting and energy restriction on weight loss and metabolic health in lean adults: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7784207/ Evidence for sugar addiction: Behavioral and neurochemical effects of intermittent, excessive sugar intake: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0149763407000589 The NutriNet-Santé Study https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03335644 Relation between caloric intake, body weight, and physical work: studies in an industrial male population in West Bengal: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/13302165/ GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and the Thyroid: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3281535/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Calories Expert: "Health Experts Are Wrong About Calories!" "The Surprising Benefits Of Diet Coke!" & "The Link Between Obesity & Past Abuse!"ff050157-a841-479b-b1e6-73b405e331c1Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +00009142https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2024)accc6f3f-4c3c-4e84-861f-a1cf2daf009eThu, 14 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: The Christmas Mystery (2024) Diving deeper into Jesus Christ as Mystery, the Catechism describes the deep mystery in the preparations for Christ’s coming—also known as Advent—as well as the mystery of his first coming in Christmas. Fr. Mike points to one of the last sentences of today’s readings—”Only when Christ is formed in us will the mystery of Christmas be fulfilled in us”—and reminds us that Jesus is the star of the story, not us. Our goal is to become children in relation to God. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 522-526. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Diving deeper into Jesus Christ as Mystery, the Catechism describes the deep mystery in the preparations for Christ’s coming—also known as Advent—as well as the mystery of his first coming in Christmas. Fr. Mike points to one of the last sentences of today’s readings—”Only when Christ is formed in us will the mystery of Christmas be fulfilled in us”—and reminds us that Jesus is the star of the story, not us. Our goal is to become children in relation to God. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 522-526. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 74: The Christmas Mystery (2024)5404c0dc-31ea-4d21-b3d0-332ca41366e1Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: The Christmas Mystery (2024) Diving deeper into Jesus Christ as Mystery, the Catechism describes the deep mystery in the preparations for Christ’s coming—also known as Advent—as well as the mystery of his first coming in Christmas. Fr. Mike points to one of the last sentences of today’s readings—”Only when Christ is formed in us will the mystery of Christmas be fulfilled in us”—and reminds us that Jesus is the star of the story, not us. Our goal is to become children in relation to God. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 522-526. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Diving deeper into Jesus Christ as Mystery, the Catechism describes the deep mystery in the preparations for Christ’s coming—also known as Advent—as well as the mystery of his first coming in Christmas. Fr. Mike points to one of the last sentences of today’s readings—”Only when Christ is formed in us will the mystery of Christmas be fulfilled in us”—and reminds us that Jesus is the star of the story, not us. Our goal is to become children in relation to God. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 522-526. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 74: The Christmas Mystery (2024)5c499880-fcc0-4238-b332-b54e06dfac2dThu, 14 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2024)35b6be3a-8e50-46ad-aea5-ee4e8528af0dThu, 14 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2024)99ec7c0c-76ec-4d3b-bf3d-169fe4c2744cThu, 14 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2024)ab1ad7cf-628d-47b4-b6a8-62d84e872b00Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Real Offering"Mom, can I have some money to put in the collection plate?" asked Gunnar. "Didn't you bring your own offering?" Mom asked. Gunnar shook his head. Mom frowned, but she reached into her wallet and took out some money. "Just this once," she said as she handed it to Gunnar.That afternoon, Gunnar had a suggestion for his mother. "My birthday is next week, you know. If you can't think of anything to get me, I have some ideas."Mom looked thoughtful for a moment. "Well, actually, when Grandpa and Grandma were here last week, they left a birthday present for you. Maybe I'll just give you that." She smiled brightly at Gunnar."Mom! I'm serious. I'm talking about what you might get for me, not what they're giving me. Like I said, I have some ideas.""What's wrong with my idea?" asked Mom, acting surprised. "I'm sure the package they left has something really nice in it."Gunnar frowned. "You're just kidding, right? I mean, it won't really be from you if you give me something they bought me.""You're absolutely right, Gunnar," said Mom. "I'm not truly giving if I give you something that doesn't belong to me--something I didn't put any thought or effort or money toward. You wouldn't be happy about that, would you?" Gunnar shook his head. "But at church this morning, you were okay with giving God a gift that wasn't really from you," Mom pointed out."But you used to always give me money for church!" said Gunnar."When you were too young to have your own money, I gave you some so you'd get in the habit of giving to God. Now that you have an allowance, you should give some of your own money. Then you'll be giving a real offering instead of simply dropping money into the collection plate, right?" Gunnar sighed. "Yeah, I guess so." "The Bible tells us to give to God with a cheerful heart out of love and gratitude for all He's done for us," said Mom. "When we give gifts to God that cost us something, it reminds us of His gift to us that cost Him everything--His Son, Jesus."Gunnar thought about it and nodded. "Next time, I'll bring my own offering." –Nance E. Keyes

"Mom, can I have some money to put in the collection plate?" asked Gunnar. "Didn't you bring your own offering?" Mom asked. Gunnar shook his head. Mom frowned, but she reached into her wallet and took out some money. "Just this once," she said as she handed it to Gunnar.That afternoon, Gunnar had a suggestion for his mother. "My birthday is next week, you know. If you can't think of anything to get me, I have some ideas."Mom looked thoughtful for a moment. "Well, actually, when Grandpa and Grandma were here last week, they left a birthday present for you. Maybe I'll just give you that." She smiled brightly at Gunnar."Mom! I'm serious. I'm talking about what you might get for me, not what they're giving me. Like I said, I have some ideas.""What's wrong with my idea?" asked Mom, acting surprised. "I'm sure the package they left has something really nice in it."Gunnar frowned. "You're just kidding, right? I mean, it won't really be from you if you give me something they bought me.""You're absolutely right, Gunnar," said Mom. "I'm not truly giving if I give you something that doesn't belong to me--something I didn't put any thought or effort or money toward. You wouldn't be happy about that, would you?" Gunnar shook his head. "But at church this morning, you were okay with giving God a gift that wasn't really from you," Mom pointed out."But you used to always give me money for church!" said Gunnar."When you were too young to have your own money, I gave you some so you'd get in the habit of giving to God. Now that you have an allowance, you should give some of your own money. Then you'll be giving a real offering instead of simply dropping money into the collection plate, right?" Gunnar sighed. "Yeah, I guess so." "The Bible tells us to give to God with a cheerful heart out of love and gratitude for all He's done for us," said Mom. "When we give gifts to God that cost us something, it reminds us of His gift to us that cost Him everything--His Son, Jesus."Gunnar thought about it and nodded. "Next time, I'll bring my own offering." –Nance E. Keyes

A Real Offeringab5d3e06-adfa-452f-ad8b-d633103d8be9Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Real Offering"Mom, can I have some money to put in the collection plate?" asked Gunnar. "Didn't you bring your own offering?" Mom asked. Gunnar shook his head. Mom frowned, but she reached into her wallet and took out some money. "Just this once," she said as she handed it to Gunnar.That afternoon, Gunnar had a suggestion for his mother. "My birthday is next week, you know. If you can't think of anything to get me, I have some ideas."Mom looked thoughtful for a moment. "Well, actually, when Grandpa and Grandma were here last week, they left a birthday present for you. Maybe I'll just give you that." She smiled brightly at Gunnar."Mom! I'm serious. I'm talking about what you might get for me, not what they're giving me. Like I said, I have some ideas.""What's wrong with my idea?" asked Mom, acting surprised. "I'm sure the package they left has something really nice in it."Gunnar frowned. "You're just kidding, right? I mean, it won't really be from you if you give me something they bought me.""You're absolutely right, Gunnar," said Mom. "I'm not truly giving if I give you something that doesn't belong to me--something I didn't put any thought or effort or money toward. You wouldn't be happy about that, would you?" Gunnar shook his head. "But at church this morning, you were okay with giving God a gift that wasn't really from you," Mom pointed out."But you used to always give me money for church!" said Gunnar."When you were too young to have your own money, I gave you some so you'd get in the habit of giving to God. Now that you have an allowance, you should give some of your own money. Then you'll be giving a real offering instead of simply dropping money into the collection plate, right?" Gunnar sighed. "Yeah, I guess so." "The Bible tells us to give to God with a cheerful heart out of love and gratitude for all He's done for us," said Mom. "When we give gifts to God that cost us something, it reminds us of His gift to us that cost Him everything--His Son, Jesus."Gunnar thought about it and nodded. "Next time, I'll bring my own offering." –Nance E. Keyes

"Mom, can I have some money to put in the collection plate?" asked Gunnar. "Didn't you bring your own offering?" Mom asked. Gunnar shook his head. Mom frowned, but she reached into her wallet and took out some money. "Just this once," she said as she handed it to Gunnar.That afternoon, Gunnar had a suggestion for his mother. "My birthday is next week, you know. If you can't think of anything to get me, I have some ideas."Mom looked thoughtful for a moment. "Well, actually, when Grandpa and Grandma were here last week, they left a birthday present for you. Maybe I'll just give you that." She smiled brightly at Gunnar."Mom! I'm serious. I'm talking about what you might get for me, not what they're giving me. Like I said, I have some ideas.""What's wrong with my idea?" asked Mom, acting surprised. "I'm sure the package they left has something really nice in it."Gunnar frowned. "You're just kidding, right? I mean, it won't really be from you if you give me something they bought me.""You're absolutely right, Gunnar," said Mom. "I'm not truly giving if I give you something that doesn't belong to me--something I didn't put any thought or effort or money toward. You wouldn't be happy about that, would you?" Gunnar shook his head. "But at church this morning, you were okay with giving God a gift that wasn't really from you," Mom pointed out."But you used to always give me money for church!" said Gunnar."When you were too young to have your own money, I gave you some so you'd get in the habit of giving to God. Now that you have an allowance, you should give some of your own money. Then you'll be giving a real offering instead of simply dropping money into the collection plate, right?" Gunnar sighed. "Yeah, I guess so." "The Bible tells us to give to God with a cheerful heart out of love and gratitude for all He's done for us," said Mom. "When we give gifts to God that cost us something, it reminds us of His gift to us that cost Him everything--His Son, Jesus."Gunnar thought about it and nodded. "Next time, I'll bring my own offering." –Nance E. Keyes

A Real Offering7850f1e9-0d89-49ea-ae82-e9fd10f953e8Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Q&A on Ghosts, Lost Souls and Protestant DeliveranceFather Martins checks in from Florida to answer a few audience questions.

Father Martins checks in from Florida to answer a few audience questions.

fullBONUS: Q&A on Ghosts, Lost Souls and Protestant Deliverancec7c38b72-c6eb-44d6-9c39-f56fc0e0cd19Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#530 Keeping Cool in Apologetics Conversations - Trent HornIt can be tempting to bring the heat when defending Christ and his Church against infuriating arguments (and obnoxious personalities). Our guest, Trent Horn, has developed a reputation for turning down the heat while remaining firm in the truth. He shares some of his secrets with us. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and we have one of the world&#8217;s best Catholic podcasters and YouTubers, authors and defenders of the faith with us to talk about how you keep cool in…

It can be tempting to bring the heat when defending Christ and his Church against infuriating arguments (and obnoxious personalities). Our guest, Trent Horn, has developed a reputation for turning down the heat while remaining firm in the truth. He shares some of his secrets with us. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and we have one of the world&#8217;s best Catholic podcasters and YouTubers, authors and defenders of the faith with us to talk about how you keep cool in…

#530 Keeping Cool in Apologetics Conversations - Trent Horne0e8ed62-79c8-4bcd-8614-e1b2fd8d089eWed, 13 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#321: Easter 1: Washing Feet, a Betrayal, and a Supper Matthew 26, John 13, &amp;  1John 1:9  We begin our Easter series with: Hearing Jesus, the king of kings, serving and loving his disciples by washing their feet. Introduce the betrayal BUT remind kids that Jesus was not alarmed by this. Jesus knows everything and this isn't "throwing off his plans."  Learn the significance of the passover (We keep it age appropriate; if you want help talking further about the passover, head over to my IG @kidsbiblestories ) Explain the connection of the last supper and communion. As always it will be a fun journey that engages the kids and is explained on their level so they can apply and remember it. We want them to know that God's word is for them, He loves them, and they can know Him! To enjoy the bonus content for this episode which also supports the continuation of the podcast, go  here and click bonus content To connect with us  click here Click here for our FREE read-a-loud pdf book   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Matthew 26, John 13, &amp;  1John 1:9  We begin our Easter series with: Hearing Jesus, the king of kings, serving and loving his disciples by washing their feet. Introduce the betrayal BUT remind kids that Jesus was not alarmed by this. Jesus knows everything and this isn't "throwing off his plans."  Learn the significance of the passover (We keep it age appropriate; if you want help talking further about the passover, head over to my IG @kidsbiblestories ) Explain the connection of the last supper and communion. As always it will be a fun journey that engages the kids and is explained on their level so they can apply and remember it. We want them to know that God's word is for them, He loves them, and they can know Him! To enjoy the bonus content for this episode which also supports the continuation of the podcast, go  here and click bonus content To connect with us  click here Click here for our FREE read-a-loud pdf book   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#321: Easter 1: Washing Feet, a Betrayal, and a Supper76f4d68b-1e44-402f-8d4b-c503a6698236Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +00001018https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Conversion Story with Bill YohSo often, when God tells us His plan, we resist. We fight it, we avoid it, we might even ignore it. But the Hound of Heaven is not so easily avoided. Sometimes it might take more than 40 years, but He comes for us relentlessly. Join me in this episode as Bill Yoh shares his life and conversion story. We talk through some of his difficult moments and what they mean for us men now. You can find out more about Bill and his book at his website: https://unvarnishedfaith.com/

So often, when God tells us His plan, we resist. We fight it, we avoid it, we might even ignore it. But the Hound of Heaven is not so easily avoided. Sometimes it might take more than 40 years, but He comes for us relentlessly. Join me in this episode as Bill Yoh shares his life and conversion story. We talk through some of his difficult moments and what they mean for us men now. You can find out more about Bill and his book at his website: https://unvarnishedfaith.com/

fullA Conversion Story with Bill Yohefe8c6d5-5a44-457d-a369-79379e8d79f6Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2024) Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2024)9064a1f3-9a9e-4b58-83c5-4502552d9cdcWed, 13 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery (2024) Many of the things we’d like to know about Jesus’ life we don’t know, but remember, as Fr. Mike has told us, a Christian mystery is not “a case to be solved.” It’s a beauty to bathe in. The Catechism explains the three characteristics common to each of Christ’s mysteries: revelation, redemption, and recapitulation. Fr. Mike shows how we are to participate in the mysteries of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 512-521. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Many of the things we’d like to know about Jesus’ life we don’t know, but remember, as Fr. Mike has told us, a Christian mystery is not “a case to be solved.” It’s a beauty to bathe in. The Catechism explains the three characteristics common to each of Christ’s mysteries: revelation, redemption, and recapitulation. Fr. Mike shows how we are to participate in the mysteries of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 512-521. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery (2024)9224fa50-9e66-4d1f-9591-5a7f1a28c462Wed, 13 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery (2024) Many of the things we’d like to know about Jesus’ life we don’t know, but remember, as Fr. Mike has told us, a Christian mystery is not “a case to be solved.” It’s a beauty to bathe in. The Catechism explains the three characteristics common to each of Christ’s mysteries: revelation, redemption, and recapitulation. Fr. Mike shows how we are to participate in the mysteries of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 512-521. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Many of the things we’d like to know about Jesus’ life we don’t know, but remember, as Fr. Mike has told us, a Christian mystery is not “a case to be solved.” It’s a beauty to bathe in. The Catechism explains the three characteristics common to each of Christ’s mysteries: revelation, redemption, and recapitulation. Fr. Mike shows how we are to participate in the mysteries of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 512-521. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery (2024)5b2b55a9-4886-4d34-a6e1-7f86e3a4f417Wed, 13 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2024) Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2024)e52cb029-abb6-4398-a2ec-db765b9e9cf2Wed, 13 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2024) Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2024)f56eddc6-5d09-4012-b7ba-937653d41d8cWed, 13 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2024) Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2024)18da7304-a238-47d8-ab49-9ffc8b4e7502Wed, 13 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAlways Light"Tre, what are you doing out here?" Granddad asked. Tre sat cross-legged on the balcony of his grandparents' apartment. Honking car horns and screeching city buses filled the night air. Tre scrunched his knees to his chest. "Trying not to think about school," he said, looking down. "Aw, Tre, I know it's been hard." Granddad put his hands on Tre's shoulders and sat down with him. "Hey, look at that!" Granddad pointed. "Tre, what do you see?" "Mr. Frank's Fried Chicken sign?" The neon sign across the street gave a red tint to Tre's face.Granddad chuckled. "Well, yes, that's good too. Real good. But look up even higher." Granddad pointed up into the dark sky. Tre stretched his neck up and gave a half smile when he saw the moon, then looked back down."You see it, Tre?" "Yeah." Tre twirled his untied shoelace around his finger. Earlier that day, some kids at school had made fun of him for the shoes he wore. Between struggling with math and now kids making fun of him, he didn't even want to think about school. But at the same time, school was all he could think about. He was worried about what would happen the next day and every day after that.Tre looked up again. The moon was so big and so radiant that not even the city lights or Mr. Frank's Fried Chicken sign could drown out its glow. The moonlight brightened his face. "Tre, who made that moon?" "God." Tre smiled."That's right, and that moon is always there, even if there are clouds or blinding fried chicken signs making it harder for us to see it." Granddad looked up at the moon. "Just like that moon, God is always there too. Even if it's hard to see Him through the stuff you face at school sometimes, Jesus is still there with you, like a light that never goes out. He saved you from the darkness of sin, and He promises to be with you through all the tough stuff."Tre smiled, still looking up at the moon. "So, God's like a light?" Granddad nodded. "A light as bright as Mr. Frank's Fried Chicken sign?" asked Tre.Granddad winked. "Even brighter." –Amanda Gott

"Tre, what are you doing out here?" Granddad asked. Tre sat cross-legged on the balcony of his grandparents' apartment. Honking car horns and screeching city buses filled the night air. Tre scrunched his knees to his chest. "Trying not to think about school," he said, looking down. "Aw, Tre, I know it's been hard." Granddad put his hands on Tre's shoulders and sat down with him. "Hey, look at that!" Granddad pointed. "Tre, what do you see?" "Mr. Frank's Fried Chicken sign?" The neon sign across the street gave a red tint to Tre's face.Granddad chuckled. "Well, yes, that's good too. Real good. But look up even higher." Granddad pointed up into the dark sky. Tre stretched his neck up and gave a half smile when he saw the moon, then looked back down."You see it, Tre?" "Yeah." Tre twirled his untied shoelace around his finger. Earlier that day, some kids at school had made fun of him for the shoes he wore. Between struggling with math and now kids making fun of him, he didn't even want to think about school. But at the same time, school was all he could think about. He was worried about what would happen the next day and every day after that.Tre looked up again. The moon was so big and so radiant that not even the city lights or Mr. Frank's Fried Chicken sign could drown out its glow. The moonlight brightened his face. "Tre, who made that moon?" "God." Tre smiled."That's right, and that moon is always there, even if there are clouds or blinding fried chicken signs making it harder for us to see it." Granddad looked up at the moon. "Just like that moon, God is always there too. Even if it's hard to see Him through the stuff you face at school sometimes, Jesus is still there with you, like a light that never goes out. He saved you from the darkness of sin, and He promises to be with you through all the tough stuff."Tre smiled, still looking up at the moon. "So, God's like a light?" Granddad nodded. "A light as bright as Mr. Frank's Fried Chicken sign?" asked Tre.Granddad winked. "Even brighter." –Amanda Gott

Always Lighta7932071-a802-4395-bd34-0ed58a024d23Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAlways Light"Tre, what are you doing out here?" Granddad asked. Tre sat cross-legged on the balcony of his grandparents' apartment. Honking car horns and screeching city buses filled the night air. Tre scrunched his knees to his chest. "Trying not to think about school," he said, looking down. "Aw, Tre, I know it's been hard." Granddad put his hands on Tre's shoulders and sat down with him. "Hey, look at that!" Granddad pointed. "Tre, what do you see?" "Mr. Frank's Fried Chicken sign?" The neon sign across the street gave a red tint to Tre's face.Granddad chuckled. "Well, yes, that's good too. Real good. But look up even higher." Granddad pointed up into the dark sky. Tre stretched his neck up and gave a half smile when he saw the moon, then looked back down."You see it, Tre?" "Yeah." Tre twirled his untied shoelace around his finger. Earlier that day, some kids at school had made fun of him for the shoes he wore. Between struggling with math and now kids making fun of him, he didn't even want to think about school. But at the same time, school was all he could think about. He was worried about what would happen the next day and every day after that.Tre looked up again. The moon was so big and so radiant that not even the city lights or Mr. Frank's Fried Chicken sign could drown out its glow. The moonlight brightened his face. "Tre, who made that moon?" "God." Tre smiled."That's right, and that moon is always there, even if there are clouds or blinding fried chicken signs making it harder for us to see it." Granddad looked up at the moon. "Just like that moon, God is always there too. Even if it's hard to see Him through the stuff you face at school sometimes, Jesus is still there with you, like a light that never goes out. He saved you from the darkness of sin, and He promises to be with you through all the tough stuff."Tre smiled, still looking up at the moon. "So, God's like a light?" Granddad nodded. "A light as bright as Mr. Frank's Fried Chicken sign?" asked Tre.Granddad winked. "Even brighter." –Amanda Gott

"Tre, what are you doing out here?" Granddad asked. Tre sat cross-legged on the balcony of his grandparents' apartment. Honking car horns and screeching city buses filled the night air. Tre scrunched his knees to his chest. "Trying not to think about school," he said, looking down. "Aw, Tre, I know it's been hard." Granddad put his hands on Tre's shoulders and sat down with him. "Hey, look at that!" Granddad pointed. "Tre, what do you see?" "Mr. Frank's Fried Chicken sign?" The neon sign across the street gave a red tint to Tre's face.Granddad chuckled. "Well, yes, that's good too. Real good. But look up even higher." Granddad pointed up into the dark sky. Tre stretched his neck up and gave a half smile when he saw the moon, then looked back down."You see it, Tre?" "Yeah." Tre twirled his untied shoelace around his finger. Earlier that day, some kids at school had made fun of him for the shoes he wore. Between struggling with math and now kids making fun of him, he didn't even want to think about school. But at the same time, school was all he could think about. He was worried about what would happen the next day and every day after that.Tre looked up again. The moon was so big and so radiant that not even the city lights or Mr. Frank's Fried Chicken sign could drown out its glow. The moonlight brightened his face. "Tre, who made that moon?" "God." Tre smiled."That's right, and that moon is always there, even if there are clouds or blinding fried chicken signs making it harder for us to see it." Granddad looked up at the moon. "Just like that moon, God is always there too. Even if it's hard to see Him through the stuff you face at school sometimes, Jesus is still there with you, like a light that never goes out. He saved you from the darkness of sin, and He promises to be with you through all the tough stuff."Tre smiled, still looking up at the moon. "So, God's like a light?" Granddad nodded. "A light as bright as Mr. Frank's Fried Chicken sign?" asked Tre.Granddad winked. "Even brighter." –Amanda Gott

Always Light7ec22aed-f2ec-414d-9488-8a871e640081Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2024) Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2024)a51df03a-70be-4ab5-89f5-4b51dac9f109Tue, 12 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: Mary’s Motherhood (2024) For those with any lingering doubts or questions, the Catechism offers five reasons for Mary’s perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike digs into each reason and explains what each of them means for us as spiritual sons and daughters of our Immaculate Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 502-511. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

For those with any lingering doubts or questions, the Catechism offers five reasons for Mary’s perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike digs into each reason and explains what each of them means for us as spiritual sons and daughters of our Immaculate Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 502-511. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 72: Mary’s Motherhood (2024)a238a238-a90a-4518-b607-8c83bfcc44a2Tue, 12 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: Mary’s Motherhood (2024) For those with any lingering doubts or questions, the Catechism offers five reasons for Mary’s perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike digs into each reason and explains what each of them means for us as spiritual sons and daughters of our Immaculate Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 502-511. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

For those with any lingering doubts or questions, the Catechism offers five reasons for Mary’s perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike digs into each reason and explains what each of them means for us as spiritual sons and daughters of our Immaculate Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 502-511. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 72: Mary’s Motherhood (2024)c170cbad-5dbb-47e2-af6d-c945875c314dTue, 12 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2024) Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2024)70bc9cbd-a0c1-4226-a57a-9b9eb3f6b4f8Tue, 12 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2024) Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2024)7c68204e-e45d-4777-93a2-1b88e34af8b1Tue, 12 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2024) Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2024)21253a72-c80b-475b-bdfc-a11abbcff310Tue, 12 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSoaring EagleJulie loved watching the birds with her grannie. There were so many colorful species to see, and her grannie knew the names of them all. "It would be fun to fly," Julie said as she watched a bright red cardinal take off from the bird feeder. "Can you imagine soaring into the sky like a bird?"Grannie smiled. "It would be fun just to see what it's like, wouldn't it?""I wonder why God made birds fly and we just have to be boring and walk."Grannie chuckled. "He must have His reasons."Julie watched another bird take off and fly through the sky, and she put her arms out like wings."You know, the Bible does mention something about us flying," Grannie said.Julie glanced at her. "It does?""In Isaiah, it says that those who hope in the Lord will soar on wings as if they were eagles," Grannie said.Julie's eyes widened. "Does it really?""Yes." Grannie smiled. "But I don't think it's meant to be taken literally--it's not saying we'll physically fly. I think it means that when we put our trust in God, it will feel like we're flying because of the strength, hope, and joy He gives us."Julie turned toward the window again as a beautiful orange oriole landed on the feeder. She would love to fly like a bird, but she was glad God had made her a human.A few days later, Julie and Grannie took a walk to look for birds. They saw many beautiful species fly about before her grannie pointed excitedly toward the sky."Look, an eagle!" Grannie said.Julie's eyes widened as she watched the huge bird soar gracefully through the sky. "Wow. That's what God can help us be like?"Grannie nodded. "Because we trust in Jesus, we can soar like that strong eagle. Jesus gives us strength to face life's difficulties, and one day, when He returns, He will give us new bodies that will never grow tired or weary.""Wow," Julie said again. It was fun to see how much larger and more majestic the eagle looked than the other birds, and it was amazing to know that God could make her soar just like it. –Bethany Acker

Julie loved watching the birds with her grannie. There were so many colorful species to see, and her grannie knew the names of them all. "It would be fun to fly," Julie said as she watched a bright red cardinal take off from the bird feeder. "Can you imagine soaring into the sky like a bird?"Grannie smiled. "It would be fun just to see what it's like, wouldn't it?""I wonder why God made birds fly and we just have to be boring and walk."Grannie chuckled. "He must have His reasons."Julie watched another bird take off and fly through the sky, and she put her arms out like wings."You know, the Bible does mention something about us flying," Grannie said.Julie glanced at her. "It does?""In Isaiah, it says that those who hope in the Lord will soar on wings as if they were eagles," Grannie said.Julie's eyes widened. "Does it really?""Yes." Grannie smiled. "But I don't think it's meant to be taken literally--it's not saying we'll physically fly. I think it means that when we put our trust in God, it will feel like we're flying because of the strength, hope, and joy He gives us."Julie turned toward the window again as a beautiful orange oriole landed on the feeder. She would love to fly like a bird, but she was glad God had made her a human.A few days later, Julie and Grannie took a walk to look for birds. They saw many beautiful species fly about before her grannie pointed excitedly toward the sky."Look, an eagle!" Grannie said.Julie's eyes widened as she watched the huge bird soar gracefully through the sky. "Wow. That's what God can help us be like?"Grannie nodded. "Because we trust in Jesus, we can soar like that strong eagle. Jesus gives us strength to face life's difficulties, and one day, when He returns, He will give us new bodies that will never grow tired or weary.""Wow," Julie said again. It was fun to see how much larger and more majestic the eagle looked than the other birds, and it was amazing to know that God could make her soar just like it. –Bethany Acker

Soaring Eaglecd3f48c9-7de4-4e73-af50-5e3fe81dc381Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSoaring EagleJulie loved watching the birds with her grannie. There were so many colorful species to see, and her grannie knew the names of them all. "It would be fun to fly," Julie said as she watched a bright red cardinal take off from the bird feeder. "Can you imagine soaring into the sky like a bird?"Grannie smiled. "It would be fun just to see what it's like, wouldn't it?""I wonder why God made birds fly and we just have to be boring and walk."Grannie chuckled. "He must have His reasons."Julie watched another bird take off and fly through the sky, and she put her arms out like wings."You know, the Bible does mention something about us flying," Grannie said.Julie glanced at her. "It does?""In Isaiah, it says that those who hope in the Lord will soar on wings as if they were eagles," Grannie said.Julie's eyes widened. "Does it really?""Yes." Grannie smiled. "But I don't think it's meant to be taken literally--it's not saying we'll physically fly. I think it means that when we put our trust in God, it will feel like we're flying because of the strength, hope, and joy He gives us."Julie turned toward the window again as a beautiful orange oriole landed on the feeder. She would love to fly like a bird, but she was glad God had made her a human.A few days later, Julie and Grannie took a walk to look for birds. They saw many beautiful species fly about before her grannie pointed excitedly toward the sky."Look, an eagle!" Grannie said.Julie's eyes widened as she watched the huge bird soar gracefully through the sky. "Wow. That's what God can help us be like?"Grannie nodded. "Because we trust in Jesus, we can soar like that strong eagle. Jesus gives us strength to face life's difficulties, and one day, when He returns, He will give us new bodies that will never grow tired or weary.""Wow," Julie said again. It was fun to see how much larger and more majestic the eagle looked than the other birds, and it was amazing to know that God could make her soar just like it. –Bethany Acker

Julie loved watching the birds with her grannie. There were so many colorful species to see, and her grannie knew the names of them all. "It would be fun to fly," Julie said as she watched a bright red cardinal take off from the bird feeder. "Can you imagine soaring into the sky like a bird?"Grannie smiled. "It would be fun just to see what it's like, wouldn't it?""I wonder why God made birds fly and we just have to be boring and walk."Grannie chuckled. "He must have His reasons."Julie watched another bird take off and fly through the sky, and she put her arms out like wings."You know, the Bible does mention something about us flying," Grannie said.Julie glanced at her. "It does?""In Isaiah, it says that those who hope in the Lord will soar on wings as if they were eagles," Grannie said.Julie's eyes widened. "Does it really?""Yes." Grannie smiled. "But I don't think it's meant to be taken literally--it's not saying we'll physically fly. I think it means that when we put our trust in God, it will feel like we're flying because of the strength, hope, and joy He gives us."Julie turned toward the window again as a beautiful orange oriole landed on the feeder. She would love to fly like a bird, but she was glad God had made her a human.A few days later, Julie and Grannie took a walk to look for birds. They saw many beautiful species fly about before her grannie pointed excitedly toward the sky."Look, an eagle!" Grannie said.Julie's eyes widened as she watched the huge bird soar gracefully through the sky. "Wow. That's what God can help us be like?"Grannie nodded. "Because we trust in Jesus, we can soar like that strong eagle. Jesus gives us strength to face life's difficulties, and one day, when He returns, He will give us new bodies that will never grow tired or weary.""Wow," Julie said again. It was fun to see how much larger and more majestic the eagle looked than the other birds, and it was amazing to know that God could make her soar just like it. –Bethany Acker

Soaring Eagle5affea94-c244-42d9-9563-faf482961080Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGUEST SERIES: Saving the West Through Creativity, Courage, and the Story of a Hero | Anthony D'AmbrosioIn this episode, my guest is Anthony D'Ambrosio, a director and screenwriter for the new film on St. Maximilian Kolbe, Triumph of the Heart. We discuss how the saints can bring you back from the brink of despair and hopelessness to deep faith amidst the darkest times in your life. Anthony shares his story that begins with a debilitating infection, insomnia, and practical atheism to finding St. Maximilian Kolbe and ultimately creating a high-end motion picture about his last days in Auschwitz. If you do not know St. Maximilian Kolbe, you have to listen to this episode. If you do know him, you will not want to miss this conversation as well as this movie! Triumph of the Heart - https://www.triumphoftheheart.com ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 10 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, my guest is Anthony D'Ambrosio, a director and screenwriter for the new film on St. Maximilian Kolbe, Triumph of the Heart. We discuss how the saints can bring you back from the brink of despair and hopelessness to deep faith amidst the darkest times in your life. Anthony shares his story that begins with a debilitating infection, insomnia, and practical atheism to finding St. Maximilian Kolbe and ultimately creating a high-end motion picture about his last days in Auschwitz. If you do not know St. Maximilian Kolbe, you have to listen to this episode. If you do know him, you will not want to miss this conversation as well as this movie! Triumph of the Heart - https://www.triumphoftheheart.com ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 10 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullGUEST SERIES: Saving the West Through Creativity, Courage, and the Story of a Hero | Anthony D'Ambrosioa65ebe3b-3296-47fd-a823-6aa894e64d8fMon, 11 Mar 2024 13:50:00 +00003130https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLet Go Of The PastWe all know we're supposed to forgive. It should be simple, it should be straightforward. But the truth is it's not only complicated, but extremely difficult. Often we don't even realize when we're failing to forgive. Historians often say that those who do not study the past are doomed to repeat it. I would add that those who do not forgive past hurts are doomed to repeat them. Join me in this episode as I walk through both the metaphysics of forgiveness and some practical ways to really strive towards a deeper forgiveness of others. If we do not forgive, we hurt ourselves - badly. Our Lord's words could not be more clear on this.  It is one of the most powerful things you can do to transform your future - for you, your family, and your community.

We all know we're supposed to forgive. It should be simple, it should be straightforward. But the truth is it's not only complicated, but extremely difficult. Often we don't even realize when we're failing to forgive. Historians often say that those who do not study the past are doomed to repeat it. I would add that those who do not forgive past hurts are doomed to repeat them. Join me in this episode as I walk through both the metaphysics of forgiveness and some practical ways to really strive towards a deeper forgiveness of others. If we do not forgive, we hurt ourselves - badly. Our Lord's words could not be more clear on this.  It is one of the most powerful things you can do to transform your future - for you, your family, and your community.

fullLet Go Of The Past48d69a72-c73b-4646-8a5a-81af38542ac1Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Relationship Therapist: "This Statistically Is The Best Age To Get Married So You Don't Get A Divorce!", "Men Should Not Split The Bill", "80% Of Women Want Men Over 6ft When Only 15% Are 6ft!"Relationships and romance aren't easy, but are you making it harder than it needs to be? Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and a bestselling author, she is also the co-host of the ‘Dear Therapists’ podcast. Her New York Times bestselling books include, ‘Maybe You Should Talk to Someone’ and ‘Mr Good Enough’. In this conversation Lori and Steven discuss topics such as, why men should always pay for the date, the best age according to statistics to get married, what women really want in a man, and the simple trick to show what is missing in your relationship. (00:00) Intro (02:08) How to Live the Life You Want (05:06) Lack of Human Connections Leads to Relationship Pressure (06:21) Why the Majority Aren't Satisfied with Their Relationships (08:01) The Need to Be Understood (09:47) Why Men Struggle More Opening Up in the Relationship (16:34) Setting Unreal Expectations When Looking for a Partner (19:40) We're Too Picky on Dating Apps (24:57) High Expectations, Can They Be Lowered? (28:04) Gender Differences in Dating (33:44) The Type of People That Seek Bad Partners (35:11) How to Help Those People (36:49) Financial Differences in Dating (42:53) People Are Choosing Not to Have Kids and Get Married (49:02) What Happens When a Woman Earns More in the Relationship (51:08) The Big Debate on a First Date (56:35) Red Flags in First Dates (59:51) The Age You Marry Is Linked to Divorce Risk (01:03:32) You Need to Learn to Unknow Yourself (01:05:35) The Impact of Seeking Approval (01:12:20) When Your Friends Sabotage You When You Try to Change (01:20:46) Do Women Express More Emotion Than Men? (01:22:38) Do Our Dreams Have True Meanings? (01:25:08) The Safety of Self-Compassion (01:26:55) The Opposite of Depression Isn't Happiness (01:29:46) The Grief of Heartbreak and How to Recover (01:37:53) How to Help Someone Going Through Heartbreak (01:45:02) Last Guest Question You can find the link to the graph on age and divorce risk here: https://bit.ly/49KpKrM You can pre-order Lori’s book, ‘Maybe You Should Talk to Someone’, here: https://amzn.to/43aSMyq Follow Lori Twitter - https://bit.ly/434PAEB Instagram - https://bit.ly/3PeOVup Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: WHOOP: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationships and romance aren't easy, but are you making it harder than it needs to be? Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and a bestselling author, she is also the co-host of the ‘Dear Therapists’ podcast. Her New York Times bestselling books include, ‘Maybe You Should Talk to Someone’ and ‘Mr Good Enough’. In this conversation Lori and Steven discuss topics such as, why men should always pay for the date, the best age according to statistics to get married, what women really want in a man, and the simple trick to show what is missing in your relationship. (00:00) Intro (02:08) How to Live the Life You Want (05:06) Lack of Human Connections Leads to Relationship Pressure (06:21) Why the Majority Aren't Satisfied with Their Relationships (08:01) The Need to Be Understood (09:47) Why Men Struggle More Opening Up in the Relationship (16:34) Setting Unreal Expectations When Looking for a Partner (19:40) We're Too Picky on Dating Apps (24:57) High Expectations, Can They Be Lowered? (28:04) Gender Differences in Dating (33:44) The Type of People That Seek Bad Partners (35:11) How to Help Those People (36:49) Financial Differences in Dating (42:53) People Are Choosing Not to Have Kids and Get Married (49:02) What Happens When a Woman Earns More in the Relationship (51:08) The Big Debate on a First Date (56:35) Red Flags in First Dates (59:51) The Age You Marry Is Linked to Divorce Risk (01:03:32) You Need to Learn to Unknow Yourself (01:05:35) The Impact of Seeking Approval (01:12:20) When Your Friends Sabotage You When You Try to Change (01:20:46) Do Women Express More Emotion Than Men? (01:22:38) Do Our Dreams Have True Meanings? (01:25:08) The Safety of Self-Compassion (01:26:55) The Opposite of Depression Isn't Happiness (01:29:46) The Grief of Heartbreak and How to Recover (01:37:53) How to Help Someone Going Through Heartbreak (01:45:02) Last Guest Question You can find the link to the graph on age and divorce risk here: https://bit.ly/49KpKrM You can pre-order Lori’s book, ‘Maybe You Should Talk to Someone’, here: https://amzn.to/43aSMyq Follow Lori Twitter - https://bit.ly/434PAEB Instagram - https://bit.ly/3PeOVup Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: WHOOP: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Relationship Therapist: "This Statistically Is The Best Age To Get Married So You Don't Get A Divorce!", "Men Should Not Split The Bill", "80% Of Women Want Men Over 6ft When Only 15% Are 6ft!"a6614cfc-8b0e-4123-8795-97dc6de6fd8dMon, 11 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +00006696https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: The Source of the Law (2024) Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 71: The Source of the Law (2024)e1234427-0210-40cf-914e-4003595ddc02Mon, 11 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: Mary’s Virginity (2024) The Catechism tackles a few important issues regarding Mary, the mother of God—her motherhood, her virginal conception of Jesus, and her perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike reminds us that, regardless of the opinions of translators and modern theologians, our Faith steers us towards a correct understanding of our Blessed Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 495-501. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism tackles a few important issues regarding Mary, the mother of God—her motherhood, her virginal conception of Jesus, and her perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike reminds us that, regardless of the opinions of translators and modern theologians, our Faith steers us towards a correct understanding of our Blessed Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 495-501. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 71: Mary’s Virginity (2024)0ac99087-a290-4cbf-8a5f-9457f3c23edeMon, 11 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: Mary’s Virginity (2024) The Catechism tackles a few important issues regarding Mary, the mother of God—her motherhood, her virginal conception of Jesus, and her perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike reminds us that, regardless of the opinions of translators and modern theologians, our Faith steers us towards a correct understanding of our Blessed Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 495-501. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism tackles a few important issues regarding Mary, the mother of God—her motherhood, her virginal conception of Jesus, and her perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike reminds us that, regardless of the opinions of translators and modern theologians, our Faith steers us towards a correct understanding of our Blessed Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 495-501. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 71: Mary’s Virginity (2024)c0f0ff32-c56d-467a-905c-52148819baaaMon, 11 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: The Source of the Law (2024) Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 71: The Source of the Law (2024)a07ec881-0091-4fd9-aa8d-69c4b925fb2bMon, 11 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: The Source of the Law (2024) Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 71: The Source of the Law (2024)248a6b58-c7b8-4bda-ac9c-cfdde7d3cb07Mon, 11 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: The Source of the Law (2024) Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 71: The Source of the Law (2024)e5d8fa14-1edd-4564-99f8-45955d1e79d4Mon, 11 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWear Your ShoesLilly and her family lived in Florida out in the country. Her neighbors were horses on one side and cows on the other. Lilly loved it, but her older sister--not so much. Cora preferred the big city nearby.Lilly spent most of her time outdoors. She loved to run around their farm and play in the creek on their property. But one thing she didn't love doing was wearing shoes. It was almost always hot outside, so Lilly really didn't see the need."Ouch!" Lilly cried out one day. She had stepped on a small cactus again, and a thorn was poking out of her foot. Lilly sat on the ground and carefully pulled it out.After playing in the creek most of the afternoon, she took off back toward the house. Ouch again! This time she stepped on some sand spurs."Did you have fun down at the creek today?" Mom asked when Lilly got home."I don't know how you can stand being outside in the heat, playing with who knows what," Cora interrupted."It's fun. Today I caught some crawdads, minnows, and baby frogs. But I also caught a cactus thorn and some sand spurs in my feet.""I hope you left all your creatures at the creek," Cora said."I did, and I left the thorn and sand spurs too.""That's why I always tell you to wear your shoes," said Mom. "It helps keep your feet protected."After dinner that evening, Mom said, "Our conversation about wearing shoes made me think of some verses I'd like to read to you." Mom opened her Bible and read some verses from Ephesians that talked about putting on the armor of God."These verses remind us that the truth and promises of God offer us spiritual protection," said Mom. "When we read the Bible and learn about what it says in church, we are filling our hearts and minds with God's truth. Then when Satan or the world try to throw their lies at us, we are better prepared to fight them off. We can stand firm in the truth that we belong to Jesus and that He is more powerful than evil."Cora nodded thoughtfully. "I understand those verses better now.""Me too." Lilly giggled. "And I understand why you tell me to wear my shoes!" –Lisa Fuller

Lilly and her family lived in Florida out in the country. Her neighbors were horses on one side and cows on the other. Lilly loved it, but her older sister--not so much. Cora preferred the big city nearby.Lilly spent most of her time outdoors. She loved to run around their farm and play in the creek on their property. But one thing she didn't love doing was wearing shoes. It was almost always hot outside, so Lilly really didn't see the need."Ouch!" Lilly cried out one day. She had stepped on a small cactus again, and a thorn was poking out of her foot. Lilly sat on the ground and carefully pulled it out.After playing in the creek most of the afternoon, she took off back toward the house. Ouch again! This time she stepped on some sand spurs."Did you have fun down at the creek today?" Mom asked when Lilly got home."I don't know how you can stand being outside in the heat, playing with who knows what," Cora interrupted."It's fun. Today I caught some crawdads, minnows, and baby frogs. But I also caught a cactus thorn and some sand spurs in my feet.""I hope you left all your creatures at the creek," Cora said."I did, and I left the thorn and sand spurs too.""That's why I always tell you to wear your shoes," said Mom. "It helps keep your feet protected."After dinner that evening, Mom said, "Our conversation about wearing shoes made me think of some verses I'd like to read to you." Mom opened her Bible and read some verses from Ephesians that talked about putting on the armor of God."These verses remind us that the truth and promises of God offer us spiritual protection," said Mom. "When we read the Bible and learn about what it says in church, we are filling our hearts and minds with God's truth. Then when Satan or the world try to throw their lies at us, we are better prepared to fight them off. We can stand firm in the truth that we belong to Jesus and that He is more powerful than evil."Cora nodded thoughtfully. "I understand those verses better now.""Me too." Lilly giggled. "And I understand why you tell me to wear my shoes!" –Lisa Fuller

Wear Your Shoesb8be5613-1d40-4586-aa7a-bf45c1485703Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWear Your ShoesLilly and her family lived in Florida out in the country. Her neighbors were horses on one side and cows on the other. Lilly loved it, but her older sister--not so much. Cora preferred the big city nearby.Lilly spent most of her time outdoors. She loved to run around their farm and play in the creek on their property. But one thing she didn't love doing was wearing shoes. It was almost always hot outside, so Lilly really didn't see the need."Ouch!" Lilly cried out one day. She had stepped on a small cactus again, and a thorn was poking out of her foot. Lilly sat on the ground and carefully pulled it out.After playing in the creek most of the afternoon, she took off back toward the house. Ouch again! This time she stepped on some sand spurs."Did you have fun down at the creek today?" Mom asked when Lilly got home."I don't know how you can stand being outside in the heat, playing with who knows what," Cora interrupted."It's fun. Today I caught some crawdads, minnows, and baby frogs. But I also caught a cactus thorn and some sand spurs in my feet.""I hope you left all your creatures at the creek," Cora said."I did, and I left the thorn and sand spurs too.""That's why I always tell you to wear your shoes," said Mom. "It helps keep your feet protected."After dinner that evening, Mom said, "Our conversation about wearing shoes made me think of some verses I'd like to read to you." Mom opened her Bible and read some verses from Ephesians that talked about putting on the armor of God."These verses remind us that the truth and promises of God offer us spiritual protection," said Mom. "When we read the Bible and learn about what it says in church, we are filling our hearts and minds with God's truth. Then when Satan or the world try to throw their lies at us, we are better prepared to fight them off. We can stand firm in the truth that we belong to Jesus and that He is more powerful than evil."Cora nodded thoughtfully. "I understand those verses better now.""Me too." Lilly giggled. "And I understand why you tell me to wear my shoes!" –Lisa Fuller

Lilly and her family lived in Florida out in the country. Her neighbors were horses on one side and cows on the other. Lilly loved it, but her older sister--not so much. Cora preferred the big city nearby.Lilly spent most of her time outdoors. She loved to run around their farm and play in the creek on their property. But one thing she didn't love doing was wearing shoes. It was almost always hot outside, so Lilly really didn't see the need."Ouch!" Lilly cried out one day. She had stepped on a small cactus again, and a thorn was poking out of her foot. Lilly sat on the ground and carefully pulled it out.After playing in the creek most of the afternoon, she took off back toward the house. Ouch again! This time she stepped on some sand spurs."Did you have fun down at the creek today?" Mom asked when Lilly got home."I don't know how you can stand being outside in the heat, playing with who knows what," Cora interrupted."It's fun. Today I caught some crawdads, minnows, and baby frogs. But I also caught a cactus thorn and some sand spurs in my feet.""I hope you left all your creatures at the creek," Cora said."I did, and I left the thorn and sand spurs too.""That's why I always tell you to wear your shoes," said Mom. "It helps keep your feet protected."After dinner that evening, Mom said, "Our conversation about wearing shoes made me think of some verses I'd like to read to you." Mom opened her Bible and read some verses from Ephesians that talked about putting on the armor of God."These verses remind us that the truth and promises of God offer us spiritual protection," said Mom. "When we read the Bible and learn about what it says in church, we are filling our hearts and minds with God's truth. Then when Satan or the world try to throw their lies at us, we are better prepared to fight them off. We can stand firm in the truth that we belong to Jesus and that He is more powerful than evil."Cora nodded thoughtfully. "I understand those verses better now.""Me too." Lilly giggled. "And I understand why you tell me to wear my shoes!" –Lisa Fuller

Wear Your Shoes6609abc2-ca54-4468-93e0-38061c4c96b5Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2024) Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2024)edbcfbe2-dabd-4125-bba3-956761087a78Sun, 10 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Immaculate Conception (2024) The Catechism introduces us to Mary’s Immaculate Conception and explains why God preserved her “immune from all stain of original sin.” Fr. Mike answers a common question asked in response to this revelation: “Why didn’t God just preserve us all from original sin?” His answer might surprise you. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 490-494. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces us to Mary’s Immaculate Conception and explains why God preserved her “immune from all stain of original sin.” Fr. Mike answers a common question asked in response to this revelation: “Why didn’t God just preserve us all from original sin?” His answer might surprise you. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 490-494. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 70: The Immaculate Conception (2024)e2d73ab2-c63b-48f5-9338-3bd6ad13bcd0Sun, 10 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Immaculate Conception (2024) The Catechism introduces us to Mary’s Immaculate Conception and explains why God preserved her “immune from all stain of original sin.” Fr. Mike answers a common question asked in response to this revelation: “Why didn’t God just preserve us all from original sin?” His answer might surprise you. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 490-494. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces us to Mary’s Immaculate Conception and explains why God preserved her “immune from all stain of original sin.” Fr. Mike answers a common question asked in response to this revelation: “Why didn’t God just preserve us all from original sin?” His answer might surprise you. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 490-494. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 70: The Immaculate Conception (2024)1022bdba-3026-4fbe-b775-843f868eec2eSun, 10 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2024) Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2024)1125eaa5-8402-4aad-8d7e-e66c3f2df862Sun, 10 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2024) Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2024)7eddc8bc-a17a-4a0e-9502-a7dbebaf7d64Sun, 10 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2024) Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2024)fe30d67d-06a0-42d7-a73d-c5bb9a7eb9b0Sun, 10 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAn Unfair RewardJonathan and Maeve ran next door to show their report cards to their grandma. "Good job!" she exclaimed and gave them each a candy bar."Grandma gave Maeve the same thing she gave me," Jonathan complained to his mom when he and his sister returned home. "That's not fair! I got better grades than she did, so I should have gotten more.""That decision was up to Grandma," replied Mom. "Maybe the reward is the same because she loves you both and knows you did your best."After dinner, Mom baked some cookies. As she took the last pan out of the oven, Jonathan came to the kitchen to see what was baking. "Anyone who wants to try my cookies has to help clean up first," said Mom, so Jonathan started washing bowls and utensils. When Maeve followed her nose into the kitchen a little later, Mom repeated the message. "Anyone who wants cookies has to help clean the kitchen." There wasn't a lot left to do, but Maeve got busy."Are the cookies ready?" asked Dad a little later, and Mom repeated the message one more time. Dad looked around, but everything had been washed--even the cookie sheets. Taking a sponge, he wiped the counters."Thanks for helping," said Mom, and she handed two cookies to each of them."Two for everybody?" objected Jonathan. "Maeve and Dad didn't do as much work as I did. Why do they get the same number of cookies?""They responded when I told them I'd give them cookies if they helped, just like you did," said Mom. But Jonathan continued to scowl."Time for devotions," called Dad a little later. "Would you read this parable in Matthew for us, Jonathan?" Dad handed Jonathan the Bible.When Jonathan had finished reading, Dad said, "Grandma and Mom gave equal rewards today--not for equal work, but for equal kindness and generosity on their part. God is like that too. Even though none of us deserve His kindness because of our sin, He offers us forgiveness through Jesus. When we put our faith in Him, He gives us eternal life and helps us serve Him according to the abilities and opportunities He's given us." Dad smiled at Jonathan. "Aren't you glad God's grace isn't fair?" –Nance E. Keyes

Jonathan and Maeve ran next door to show their report cards to their grandma. "Good job!" she exclaimed and gave them each a candy bar."Grandma gave Maeve the same thing she gave me," Jonathan complained to his mom when he and his sister returned home. "That's not fair! I got better grades than she did, so I should have gotten more.""That decision was up to Grandma," replied Mom. "Maybe the reward is the same because she loves you both and knows you did your best."After dinner, Mom baked some cookies. As she took the last pan out of the oven, Jonathan came to the kitchen to see what was baking. "Anyone who wants to try my cookies has to help clean up first," said Mom, so Jonathan started washing bowls and utensils. When Maeve followed her nose into the kitchen a little later, Mom repeated the message. "Anyone who wants cookies has to help clean the kitchen." There wasn't a lot left to do, but Maeve got busy."Are the cookies ready?" asked Dad a little later, and Mom repeated the message one more time. Dad looked around, but everything had been washed--even the cookie sheets. Taking a sponge, he wiped the counters."Thanks for helping," said Mom, and she handed two cookies to each of them."Two for everybody?" objected Jonathan. "Maeve and Dad didn't do as much work as I did. Why do they get the same number of cookies?""They responded when I told them I'd give them cookies if they helped, just like you did," said Mom. But Jonathan continued to scowl."Time for devotions," called Dad a little later. "Would you read this parable in Matthew for us, Jonathan?" Dad handed Jonathan the Bible.When Jonathan had finished reading, Dad said, "Grandma and Mom gave equal rewards today--not for equal work, but for equal kindness and generosity on their part. God is like that too. Even though none of us deserve His kindness because of our sin, He offers us forgiveness through Jesus. When we put our faith in Him, He gives us eternal life and helps us serve Him according to the abilities and opportunities He's given us." Dad smiled at Jonathan. "Aren't you glad God's grace isn't fair?" –Nance E. Keyes

An Unfair Rewarda02d79e1-6702-4246-ad9d-0a713d9103ccSun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAn Unfair RewardJonathan and Maeve ran next door to show their report cards to their grandma. "Good job!" she exclaimed and gave them each a candy bar."Grandma gave Maeve the same thing she gave me," Jonathan complained to his mom when he and his sister returned home. "That's not fair! I got better grades than she did, so I should have gotten more.""That decision was up to Grandma," replied Mom. "Maybe the reward is the same because she loves you both and knows you did your best."After dinner, Mom baked some cookies. As she took the last pan out of the oven, Jonathan came to the kitchen to see what was baking. "Anyone who wants to try my cookies has to help clean up first," said Mom, so Jonathan started washing bowls and utensils. When Maeve followed her nose into the kitchen a little later, Mom repeated the message. "Anyone who wants cookies has to help clean the kitchen." There wasn't a lot left to do, but Maeve got busy."Are the cookies ready?" asked Dad a little later, and Mom repeated the message one more time. Dad looked around, but everything had been washed--even the cookie sheets. Taking a sponge, he wiped the counters."Thanks for helping," said Mom, and she handed two cookies to each of them."Two for everybody?" objected Jonathan. "Maeve and Dad didn't do as much work as I did. Why do they get the same number of cookies?""They responded when I told them I'd give them cookies if they helped, just like you did," said Mom. But Jonathan continued to scowl."Time for devotions," called Dad a little later. "Would you read this parable in Matthew for us, Jonathan?" Dad handed Jonathan the Bible.When Jonathan had finished reading, Dad said, "Grandma and Mom gave equal rewards today--not for equal work, but for equal kindness and generosity on their part. God is like that too. Even though none of us deserve His kindness because of our sin, He offers us forgiveness through Jesus. When we put our faith in Him, He gives us eternal life and helps us serve Him according to the abilities and opportunities He's given us." Dad smiled at Jonathan. "Aren't you glad God's grace isn't fair?" –Nance E. Keyes

Jonathan and Maeve ran next door to show their report cards to their grandma. "Good job!" she exclaimed and gave them each a candy bar."Grandma gave Maeve the same thing she gave me," Jonathan complained to his mom when he and his sister returned home. "That's not fair! I got better grades than she did, so I should have gotten more.""That decision was up to Grandma," replied Mom. "Maybe the reward is the same because she loves you both and knows you did your best."After dinner, Mom baked some cookies. As she took the last pan out of the oven, Jonathan came to the kitchen to see what was baking. "Anyone who wants to try my cookies has to help clean up first," said Mom, so Jonathan started washing bowls and utensils. When Maeve followed her nose into the kitchen a little later, Mom repeated the message. "Anyone who wants cookies has to help clean the kitchen." There wasn't a lot left to do, but Maeve got busy."Are the cookies ready?" asked Dad a little later, and Mom repeated the message one more time. Dad looked around, but everything had been washed--even the cookie sheets. Taking a sponge, he wiped the counters."Thanks for helping," said Mom, and she handed two cookies to each of them."Two for everybody?" objected Jonathan. "Maeve and Dad didn't do as much work as I did. Why do they get the same number of cookies?""They responded when I told them I'd give them cookies if they helped, just like you did," said Mom. But Jonathan continued to scowl."Time for devotions," called Dad a little later. "Would you read this parable in Matthew for us, Jonathan?" Dad handed Jonathan the Bible.When Jonathan had finished reading, Dad said, "Grandma and Mom gave equal rewards today--not for equal work, but for equal kindness and generosity on their part. God is like that too. Even though none of us deserve His kindness because of our sin, He offers us forgiveness through Jesus. When we put our faith in Him, He gives us eternal life and helps us serve Him according to the abilities and opportunities He's given us." Dad smiled at Jonathan. "Aren't you glad God's grace isn't fair?" –Nance E. Keyes

An Unfair Reward5979dc33-8e6e-4abb-b571-b755ac1b8070Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/10/24 He Leadeth Me: Owned By the Past Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We often feel owned by the past or powerless in the present. Once something is broken, is it really lost forever? Mass Readings from March 10, 2024: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Psalms 137:1-6Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We often feel owned by the past or powerless in the present. Once something is broken, is it really lost forever? Mass Readings from March 10, 2024: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Psalms 137:1-6Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21

full03/10/24 He Leadeth Me: Owned By the Past42c50583-9016-4142-81fc-6ef5da6897b5Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/10/24 He Leadeth Me: Owned By the Past Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We often feel owned by the past or powerless in the present. Once something is broken, is it really lost forever? Mass Readings from March 10, 2024: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Psalms 137:1-6Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We often feel owned by the past or powerless in the present. Once something is broken, is it really lost forever? Mass Readings from March 10, 2024: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Psalms 137:1-6Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21

full03/10/24 He Leadeth Me: Owned By the Past822fe67c-c9e8-45d1-a39a-6ddbd3416f49Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/10/24 He Leadeth Me: Owned By the Past Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We often feel owned by the past or powerless in the present. Once something is broken, is it really lost forever? Mass Readings from March 10, 2024: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Psalms 137:1-6Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We often feel owned by the past or powerless in the present. Once something is broken, is it really lost forever? Mass Readings from March 10, 2024: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Psalms 137:1-6Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21

full03/10/24 He Leadeth Me: Owned By the Past7477fde6-e8e4-4636-843a-8cfbdd2c95e2Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2024) Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2024)587e9596-27cc-4bfc-b9f5-39e4ce0849bfSat, 09 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: Born of the Virgin Mary (2024) Fr. Mike helps us to understand Mary’s role in the history of salvation. Through her belief and obedience, Mary becomes the Mother of God, and she cooperates in the redemption of the entire world. God’s glory is manifested when he uses weak and powerless people to show forth his faithfulness. What we believe about Mary is based on what we believe about Christ, and what the Church teaches about Mary illuminates our faith in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 484-489. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike helps us to understand Mary’s role in the history of salvation. Through her belief and obedience, Mary becomes the Mother of God, and she cooperates in the redemption of the entire world. God’s glory is manifested when he uses weak and powerless people to show forth his faithfulness. What we believe about Mary is based on what we believe about Christ, and what the Church teaches about Mary illuminates our faith in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 484-489. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 69: Born of the Virgin Mary (2024)6e32c57d-7465-4d8b-b9b8-12be5c3f31a0Sat, 09 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: Born of the Virgin Mary (2024) Fr. Mike helps us to understand Mary’s role in the history of salvation. Through her belief and obedience, Mary becomes the Mother of God, and she cooperates in the redemption of the entire world. God’s glory is manifested when he uses weak and powerless people to show forth his faithfulness. What we believe about Mary is based on what we believe about Christ, and what the Church teaches about Mary illuminates our faith in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 484-489. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike helps us to understand Mary’s role in the history of salvation. Through her belief and obedience, Mary becomes the Mother of God, and she cooperates in the redemption of the entire world. God’s glory is manifested when he uses weak and powerless people to show forth his faithfulness. What we believe about Mary is based on what we believe about Christ, and what the Church teaches about Mary illuminates our faith in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 484-489. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 69: Born of the Virgin Mary (2024)4fccaa6a-0e2b-4e4c-b609-6af5e8c7a68cSat, 09 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2024) Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2024)9746fef2-3aea-4461-b222-d3eb2fe68489Sat, 09 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2024) Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2024)5751f792-3705-48a7-9608-010cfe8c5f7dSat, 09 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2024) Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2024)13d08c66-e31b-4dac-86a9-51b2a0d3a7f1Sat, 09 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Immovable RockLucy closed her book with a THWAP! "I've studied and studied until I can't even see the numbers on the pages anymore, Mom, but I just know I'm going to fail that math test tomorrow.""But you've studied hard, and you've prayed about the test too," said Mom. "Now just do the best you can and trust the Lord to help you."Lucy sighed. "It's just that I keep thinking about how terrible I am at math. I just know I'll do the problems all wrong.""Lucy, do you remember the time we were out on that big rock at the ocean? It was so big, and we just stayed out there, enjoying all the space. We didn't notice the tide coming in, and we got caught out there, remember?""Yeah," said Lucy. "A storm came up before we could get back to shore, and the winds and waves beat against that rock. That was one of the scariest times of my life!"Mom nodded. "It was scary, all right. Do you remember what Dad said?""He told me not to be afraid. He said something like, 'We may tremble on the rock, but the rock will never tremble under us.' And he was right--the rock held firm, and we were safe." She paused for a moment. "Dad said God is our Rock and that even when we face difficult times, we can rest on Him and don't need to be afraid.""Right," said Mom. "Jesus died to save us from sin so we could have eternal peace and joy with Him, and He promises to be with us and help us in everything we face--in hard times like when Grandpa died last summer, but also in everyday situations like math tests.""So I didn't even have to study after all?" Lucy said with a grin.Mom smiled. "You know I don't mean that. You still need to study, and you did, so now you can trust God with the outcome. That doesn't mean things always turn out the way we hope they will--you might still fail the test even though you studied. But whatever happens, God is always faithful and will be there for us. We can trust Him to help us and to use our efforts to do good things." –Mary Rose Pearson

Lucy closed her book with a THWAP! "I've studied and studied until I can't even see the numbers on the pages anymore, Mom, but I just know I'm going to fail that math test tomorrow.""But you've studied hard, and you've prayed about the test too," said Mom. "Now just do the best you can and trust the Lord to help you."Lucy sighed. "It's just that I keep thinking about how terrible I am at math. I just know I'll do the problems all wrong.""Lucy, do you remember the time we were out on that big rock at the ocean? It was so big, and we just stayed out there, enjoying all the space. We didn't notice the tide coming in, and we got caught out there, remember?""Yeah," said Lucy. "A storm came up before we could get back to shore, and the winds and waves beat against that rock. That was one of the scariest times of my life!"Mom nodded. "It was scary, all right. Do you remember what Dad said?""He told me not to be afraid. He said something like, 'We may tremble on the rock, but the rock will never tremble under us.' And he was right--the rock held firm, and we were safe." She paused for a moment. "Dad said God is our Rock and that even when we face difficult times, we can rest on Him and don't need to be afraid.""Right," said Mom. "Jesus died to save us from sin so we could have eternal peace and joy with Him, and He promises to be with us and help us in everything we face--in hard times like when Grandpa died last summer, but also in everyday situations like math tests.""So I didn't even have to study after all?" Lucy said with a grin.Mom smiled. "You know I don't mean that. You still need to study, and you did, so now you can trust God with the outcome. That doesn't mean things always turn out the way we hope they will--you might still fail the test even though you studied. But whatever happens, God is always faithful and will be there for us. We can trust Him to help us and to use our efforts to do good things." –Mary Rose Pearson

The Immovable Rockbdc3c5a5-c2be-4258-8ad0-5f97bc774157Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Immovable RockLucy closed her book with a THWAP! "I've studied and studied until I can't even see the numbers on the pages anymore, Mom, but I just know I'm going to fail that math test tomorrow.""But you've studied hard, and you've prayed about the test too," said Mom. "Now just do the best you can and trust the Lord to help you."Lucy sighed. "It's just that I keep thinking about how terrible I am at math. I just know I'll do the problems all wrong.""Lucy, do you remember the time we were out on that big rock at the ocean? It was so big, and we just stayed out there, enjoying all the space. We didn't notice the tide coming in, and we got caught out there, remember?""Yeah," said Lucy. "A storm came up before we could get back to shore, and the winds and waves beat against that rock. That was one of the scariest times of my life!"Mom nodded. "It was scary, all right. Do you remember what Dad said?""He told me not to be afraid. He said something like, 'We may tremble on the rock, but the rock will never tremble under us.' And he was right--the rock held firm, and we were safe." She paused for a moment. "Dad said God is our Rock and that even when we face difficult times, we can rest on Him and don't need to be afraid.""Right," said Mom. "Jesus died to save us from sin so we could have eternal peace and joy with Him, and He promises to be with us and help us in everything we face--in hard times like when Grandpa died last summer, but also in everyday situations like math tests.""So I didn't even have to study after all?" Lucy said with a grin.Mom smiled. "You know I don't mean that. You still need to study, and you did, so now you can trust God with the outcome. That doesn't mean things always turn out the way we hope they will--you might still fail the test even though you studied. But whatever happens, God is always faithful and will be there for us. We can trust Him to help us and to use our efforts to do good things." –Mary Rose Pearson

Lucy closed her book with a THWAP! "I've studied and studied until I can't even see the numbers on the pages anymore, Mom, but I just know I'm going to fail that math test tomorrow.""But you've studied hard, and you've prayed about the test too," said Mom. "Now just do the best you can and trust the Lord to help you."Lucy sighed. "It's just that I keep thinking about how terrible I am at math. I just know I'll do the problems all wrong.""Lucy, do you remember the time we were out on that big rock at the ocean? It was so big, and we just stayed out there, enjoying all the space. We didn't notice the tide coming in, and we got caught out there, remember?""Yeah," said Lucy. "A storm came up before we could get back to shore, and the winds and waves beat against that rock. That was one of the scariest times of my life!"Mom nodded. "It was scary, all right. Do you remember what Dad said?""He told me not to be afraid. He said something like, 'We may tremble on the rock, but the rock will never tremble under us.' And he was right--the rock held firm, and we were safe." She paused for a moment. "Dad said God is our Rock and that even when we face difficult times, we can rest on Him and don't need to be afraid.""Right," said Mom. "Jesus died to save us from sin so we could have eternal peace and joy with Him, and He promises to be with us and help us in everything we face--in hard times like when Grandpa died last summer, but also in everyday situations like math tests.""So I didn't even have to study after all?" Lucy said with a grin.Mom smiled. "You know I don't mean that. You still need to study, and you did, so now you can trust God with the outcome. That doesn't mean things always turn out the way we hope they will--you might still fail the test even though you studied. But whatever happens, God is always faithful and will be there for us. We can trust Him to help us and to use our efforts to do good things." –Mary Rose Pearson

The Immovable Rock4a036f43-14d2-45e7-b07a-acc67d3ed1d4Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWe Surrender | Girls Gone BibleGGB gangggggg :) we love you so much. so happy to be here with you on another Friday. lets never stop doing this ok? today's episode is all about SURRENDERING.  surrendering to God's will and plan for our lives. what it means, how to do it, why it can be hard. we read about Abraham's faith being tested when God asked him to sacrifice his son, Isaac. the moments we started to fully and totally surrendering ourselves, our lives, and our will to God, was the moment we truly started to live a life of freedom (and peace and love and joy and hope) we pray this episode blesses you and encourages you to know that Jesus is trustworthy, reliable and worthy to submit to. we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

GGB gangggggg :) we love you so much. so happy to be here with you on another Friday. lets never stop doing this ok? today's episode is all about SURRENDERING.  surrendering to God's will and plan for our lives. what it means, how to do it, why it can be hard. we read about Abraham's faith being tested when God asked him to sacrifice his son, Isaac. the moments we started to fully and totally surrendering ourselves, our lives, and our will to God, was the moment we truly started to live a life of freedom (and peace and love and joy and hope) we pray this episode blesses you and encourages you to know that Jesus is trustworthy, reliable and worthy to submit to. we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullWe Surrender | Girls Gone Bible8bb9fe6b-d84f-4a05-bd12-b880a2486fceFri, 08 Mar 2024 19:59:39 +00003710https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2 EP13. What Does God's Voice Sound Like? ft. Ashley HetheringtonHey y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, is joined by special guest and friend, Ashley Hetherington. Ally and Ashley spur each other on in topics such as, trusting God’s timing, discerning God’s voice, the importance of Christian community - and SO much more. Their friendship is a true testament to the Lord’s goodness and favor in their lives and we hope you feel so encouraged by it all ! ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, is joined by special guest and friend, Ashley Hetherington. Ally and Ashley spur each other on in topics such as, trusting God’s timing, discerning God’s voice, the importance of Christian community - and SO much more. Their friendship is a true testament to the Lord’s goodness and favor in their lives and we hope you feel so encouraged by it all ! ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS2 EP13. What Does God's Voice Sound Like? ft. Ashley Hetherington772a2eec-8dd5-4676-a83d-e6e9ad6aec88Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 152: The Top 4 Most Successful Stories From Women in Business! This moment is a compilation of some of the most successful women to ever appear on The Diary Of A CEO, discussing the biggest hurdles that women have to overcome on the road to success. Karen Brady CBE, former managing director of Birmingham City F.C tells how on her first away game, it wasn’t believed that she could have a place in the boardroom and was mistaken for a player's wife or partner. Ever since, she has been driven to show the importance of true equality of treatment for people. Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder of Bumble, says that one of the key reasons for Bumble’s success in a crowded dating app market was that it aimed at women and what they wanted, compared to all the other apps which ignored women to focus on male customers. Trinny Woodall, CEO of Trinny London, says that by starting a successful business in mid life, it proves that age is just a number and that energy alongside trusting yourself and your ideas is everything. Finally, Reshma Saujani, CEO of Girls Who Code, believes women have been sold the propaganda that they aren’t good or smart enough, and are left doubting their own abilities. Instead, she says that women have to say no and believe that they are deserving of success now. Listen to the full episodes here- Karen- https://g2ul0.app.link/qtWXktE5LHb Whitney- https://g2ul0.app.link/r3nkxZv5LHb Trinny- https://g2ul0.app.link/irHxG1y5LHb Reshma- https://g2ul0.app.link/8EC3scH5LHb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Karen- https://www.instagram.com/karren_brady_official/ Whitney- https://www.instagram.com/whitney/ Trinny- https://www.instagram.com/trinnywoodall/ Reshma- https://www.instagram.com/reshmasaujani/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This moment is a compilation of some of the most successful women to ever appear on The Diary Of A CEO, discussing the biggest hurdles that women have to overcome on the road to success. Karen Brady CBE, former managing director of Birmingham City F.C tells how on her first away game, it wasn’t believed that she could have a place in the boardroom and was mistaken for a player's wife or partner. Ever since, she has been driven to show the importance of true equality of treatment for people. Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder of Bumble, says that one of the key reasons for Bumble’s success in a crowded dating app market was that it aimed at women and what they wanted, compared to all the other apps which ignored women to focus on male customers. Trinny Woodall, CEO of Trinny London, says that by starting a successful business in mid life, it proves that age is just a number and that energy alongside trusting yourself and your ideas is everything. Finally, Reshma Saujani, CEO of Girls Who Code, believes women have been sold the propaganda that they aren’t good or smart enough, and are left doubting their own abilities. Instead, she says that women have to say no and believe that they are deserving of success now. Listen to the full episodes here- Karen- https://g2ul0.app.link/qtWXktE5LHb Whitney- https://g2ul0.app.link/r3nkxZv5LHb Trinny- https://g2ul0.app.link/irHxG1y5LHb Reshma- https://g2ul0.app.link/8EC3scH5LHb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Karen- https://www.instagram.com/karren_brady_official/ Whitney- https://www.instagram.com/whitney/ Trinny- https://www.instagram.com/trinnywoodall/ Reshma- https://www.instagram.com/reshmasaujani/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 152: The Top 4 Most Successful Stories From Women in Business! 153d8d87-1a27-4da1-8796-098f6b00e7eaFri, 08 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +00001033https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2024)9a58dabe-8058-4395-a62d-39c2d1b98a96Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Mystery of the Incarnation (2024) We learn more about Jesus Christ’s nature as fully God and fully human. Because he was fully human, “like us in all things but sin,” Jesus had a human will that was perfectly aligned with the will of God the Father, a human body that can be seen and venerated, and a human heart with which he loves us. Fr. Mike sums up the teachings in recent readings by reviewing that the Incarnation is the mystery of the union of the divine and human natures in the one person of the Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 475-483. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We learn more about Jesus Christ’s nature as fully God and fully human. Because he was fully human, “like us in all things but sin,” Jesus had a human will that was perfectly aligned with the will of God the Father, a human body that can be seen and venerated, and a human heart with which he loves us. Fr. Mike sums up the teachings in recent readings by reviewing that the Incarnation is the mystery of the union of the divine and human natures in the one person of the Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 475-483. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 68: The Mystery of the Incarnation (2024)63dd588e-8653-452e-b86d-720244e5b6c0Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Mystery of the Incarnation (2024) We learn more about Jesus Christ’s nature as fully God and fully human. Because he was fully human, “like us in all things but sin,” Jesus had a human will that was perfectly aligned with the will of God the Father, a human body that can be seen and venerated, and a human heart with which he loves us. Fr. Mike sums up the teachings in recent readings by reviewing that the Incarnation is the mystery of the union of the divine and human natures in the one person of the Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 475-483. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We learn more about Jesus Christ’s nature as fully God and fully human. Because he was fully human, “like us in all things but sin,” Jesus had a human will that was perfectly aligned with the will of God the Father, a human body that can be seen and venerated, and a human heart with which he loves us. Fr. Mike sums up the teachings in recent readings by reviewing that the Incarnation is the mystery of the union of the divine and human natures in the one person of the Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 475-483. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 68: The Mystery of the Incarnation (2024)9c986afc-2040-43c5-977d-678953ba4ae0Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2024)80081ddd-6bd5-480f-82a8-b2bf3d2ae8d5Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2024)1c997564-9d7d-45b4-973e-11bdda8469d8Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2024)228b71c5-2441-4ac5-9a5a-a7afd569737aFri, 08 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo Throwaway Friends"Emma, don't forget that you need to clean your closet," said Mom. But the closet was the last thing on Emma's mind as she finished her snack after school. "Wren said she would sit with me at lunch today, but when I went to the lunchroom, she wasn't there. She's been doing lots of stuff like that lately. I'm never going to speak to her again!""I know it hurts when friends disappoint us," said Mom. "But instead of dumping her as a friend, maybe you could try to find out if something's wrong. Maybe she's having problems at school or at home."Emma shook her head. "We're not friends anymore," she declared as she stomped off to clean her closet.When Emma returned to the kitchen, she was clutching something furry in her arms. "Look what I found in the back of my closet!" she said, holding out her old teddy bear.Mom smiled. "That old thing," she said fondly. "You used to take him everywhere.""Teddy was my best friend," Emma said, hugging him closer.Mom took Teddy from Emma's arms. "Yes, but look at him now. The color is rubbed off his nose, the fur is gone from the back of his head, and--pew! He doesn't smell very good. I think it's time to get rid of him." Mom walked toward the wastebasket."No, Mom!" Emma cried, reaching for the bear. "I can't throw him away! He's my friend."Mom stopped. "Well, okay. But if you want to keep him, you'll have to clean him up a bit." She handed the bear back to Emma. "You're right--we shouldn't throw our friends away, should we?"Emma hugged Teddy tightly. "You mean Wren, don't you?" She sighed. "I guess I don't want to throw her away either." Mom rubbed at an old chocolate stain on Teddy's arm. "We all disappoint our friends at times. Sometimes we just need some extra attention like Teddy here--we need a friend who's there for us no matter what. That's the kind of friend Jesus is--He wouldn't ever throw us away. He loves us and forgives us and promises to be with us when things are hard. And because you know Him, you can be the same kind of friend to Wren. With a little extra love, I'm sure she'll be as good as new." –Katherine R. Adams

"Emma, don't forget that you need to clean your closet," said Mom. But the closet was the last thing on Emma's mind as she finished her snack after school. "Wren said she would sit with me at lunch today, but when I went to the lunchroom, she wasn't there. She's been doing lots of stuff like that lately. I'm never going to speak to her again!""I know it hurts when friends disappoint us," said Mom. "But instead of dumping her as a friend, maybe you could try to find out if something's wrong. Maybe she's having problems at school or at home."Emma shook her head. "We're not friends anymore," she declared as she stomped off to clean her closet.When Emma returned to the kitchen, she was clutching something furry in her arms. "Look what I found in the back of my closet!" she said, holding out her old teddy bear.Mom smiled. "That old thing," she said fondly. "You used to take him everywhere.""Teddy was my best friend," Emma said, hugging him closer.Mom took Teddy from Emma's arms. "Yes, but look at him now. The color is rubbed off his nose, the fur is gone from the back of his head, and--pew! He doesn't smell very good. I think it's time to get rid of him." Mom walked toward the wastebasket."No, Mom!" Emma cried, reaching for the bear. "I can't throw him away! He's my friend."Mom stopped. "Well, okay. But if you want to keep him, you'll have to clean him up a bit." She handed the bear back to Emma. "You're right--we shouldn't throw our friends away, should we?"Emma hugged Teddy tightly. "You mean Wren, don't you?" She sighed. "I guess I don't want to throw her away either." Mom rubbed at an old chocolate stain on Teddy's arm. "We all disappoint our friends at times. Sometimes we just need some extra attention like Teddy here--we need a friend who's there for us no matter what. That's the kind of friend Jesus is--He wouldn't ever throw us away. He loves us and forgives us and promises to be with us when things are hard. And because you know Him, you can be the same kind of friend to Wren. With a little extra love, I'm sure she'll be as good as new." –Katherine R. Adams

No Throwaway Friends0b9e8afc-cd22-4f1c-b860-505145393f79Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo Throwaway Friends"Emma, don't forget that you need to clean your closet," said Mom. But the closet was the last thing on Emma's mind as she finished her snack after school. "Wren said she would sit with me at lunch today, but when I went to the lunchroom, she wasn't there. She's been doing lots of stuff like that lately. I'm never going to speak to her again!""I know it hurts when friends disappoint us," said Mom. "But instead of dumping her as a friend, maybe you could try to find out if something's wrong. Maybe she's having problems at school or at home."Emma shook her head. "We're not friends anymore," she declared as she stomped off to clean her closet.When Emma returned to the kitchen, she was clutching something furry in her arms. "Look what I found in the back of my closet!" she said, holding out her old teddy bear.Mom smiled. "That old thing," she said fondly. "You used to take him everywhere.""Teddy was my best friend," Emma said, hugging him closer.Mom took Teddy from Emma's arms. "Yes, but look at him now. The color is rubbed off his nose, the fur is gone from the back of his head, and--pew! He doesn't smell very good. I think it's time to get rid of him." Mom walked toward the wastebasket."No, Mom!" Emma cried, reaching for the bear. "I can't throw him away! He's my friend."Mom stopped. "Well, okay. But if you want to keep him, you'll have to clean him up a bit." She handed the bear back to Emma. "You're right--we shouldn't throw our friends away, should we?"Emma hugged Teddy tightly. "You mean Wren, don't you?" She sighed. "I guess I don't want to throw her away either." Mom rubbed at an old chocolate stain on Teddy's arm. "We all disappoint our friends at times. Sometimes we just need some extra attention like Teddy here--we need a friend who's there for us no matter what. That's the kind of friend Jesus is--He wouldn't ever throw us away. He loves us and forgives us and promises to be with us when things are hard. And because you know Him, you can be the same kind of friend to Wren. With a little extra love, I'm sure she'll be as good as new." –Katherine R. Adams

"Emma, don't forget that you need to clean your closet," said Mom. But the closet was the last thing on Emma's mind as she finished her snack after school. "Wren said she would sit with me at lunch today, but when I went to the lunchroom, she wasn't there. She's been doing lots of stuff like that lately. I'm never going to speak to her again!""I know it hurts when friends disappoint us," said Mom. "But instead of dumping her as a friend, maybe you could try to find out if something's wrong. Maybe she's having problems at school or at home."Emma shook her head. "We're not friends anymore," she declared as she stomped off to clean her closet.When Emma returned to the kitchen, she was clutching something furry in her arms. "Look what I found in the back of my closet!" she said, holding out her old teddy bear.Mom smiled. "That old thing," she said fondly. "You used to take him everywhere.""Teddy was my best friend," Emma said, hugging him closer.Mom took Teddy from Emma's arms. "Yes, but look at him now. The color is rubbed off his nose, the fur is gone from the back of his head, and--pew! He doesn't smell very good. I think it's time to get rid of him." Mom walked toward the wastebasket."No, Mom!" Emma cried, reaching for the bear. "I can't throw him away! He's my friend."Mom stopped. "Well, okay. But if you want to keep him, you'll have to clean him up a bit." She handed the bear back to Emma. "You're right--we shouldn't throw our friends away, should we?"Emma hugged Teddy tightly. "You mean Wren, don't you?" She sighed. "I guess I don't want to throw her away either." Mom rubbed at an old chocolate stain on Teddy's arm. "We all disappoint our friends at times. Sometimes we just need some extra attention like Teddy here--we need a friend who's there for us no matter what. That's the kind of friend Jesus is--He wouldn't ever throw us away. He loves us and forgives us and promises to be with us when things are hard. And because you know Him, you can be the same kind of friend to Wren. With a little extra love, I'm sure she'll be as good as new." –Katherine R. Adams

No Throwaway Friends36382aa4-fde4-4d78-927e-40a544e7b87dFri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Cabrini" Movie Do you know the true story of America&#39;s first canonized saint? &quot;Cabrini,&quot; a movie from Angel Studios, tells the incredible true story of Mother Cabrini, the first American citizen to become a saint. It is a historical biopic showcasing her selfless service to the Italian immigrant population in the United States. Mother Cabrini&#39;s unwavering dedication to the dignity and respect of those in need reminds us to always look out for the ones still seeking a place at the table. Today, Fr. Mike shares his honest review of the film, &quot;Cabrini.&quot; The movie is in theaters this weekend. He encourages you to allow the story of this remarkable saint to touch your heart and inspire you to make a difference in the world. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you know the true story of America&#39;s first canonized saint? &quot;Cabrini,&quot; a movie from Angel Studios, tells the incredible true story of Mother Cabrini, the first American citizen to become a saint. It is a historical biopic showcasing her selfless service to the Italian immigrant population in the United States. Mother Cabrini&#39;s unwavering dedication to the dignity and respect of those in need reminds us to always look out for the ones still seeking a place at the table. Today, Fr. Mike shares his honest review of the film, &quot;Cabrini.&quot; The movie is in theaters this weekend. He encourages you to allow the story of this remarkable saint to touch your heart and inspire you to make a difference in the world. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Cabrini" Movie34248729-eda1-4570-a015-c0f746f3c313Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Cabrini" Movie Do you know the true story of America&#39;s first canonized saint? &quot;Cabrini,&quot; a movie from Angel Studios, tells the incredible true story of Mother Cabrini, the first American citizen to become a saint. It is a historical biopic showcasing her selfless service to the Italian immigrant population in the United States. Mother Cabrini&#39;s unwavering dedication to the dignity and respect of those in need reminds us to always look out for the ones still seeking a place at the table. Today, Fr. Mike shares his honest review of the film, &quot;Cabrini.&quot; The movie is in theaters this weekend. He encourages you to allow the story of this remarkable saint to touch your heart and inspire you to make a difference in the world. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you know the true story of America&#39;s first canonized saint? &quot;Cabrini,&quot; a movie from Angel Studios, tells the incredible true story of Mother Cabrini, the first American citizen to become a saint. It is a historical biopic showcasing her selfless service to the Italian immigrant population in the United States. Mother Cabrini&#39;s unwavering dedication to the dignity and respect of those in need reminds us to always look out for the ones still seeking a place at the table. Today, Fr. Mike shares his honest review of the film, &quot;Cabrini.&quot; The movie is in theaters this weekend. He encourages you to allow the story of this remarkable saint to touch your heart and inspire you to make a difference in the world. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Cabrini" Movie4a58a606-616d-4341-90b8-1238aa05d373Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#857 - Psalms 119 – Nun-SamekhThis episode is part 94 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 5th of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience, the law and on seeking the Lord. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-119-nun-samekh/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 94 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 5th of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience, the law and on seeking the Lord. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-119-nun-samekh/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#857 - Psalms 119 – Nun-Samekh46b3a7ce-101d-412f-bbb5-dbfe87349a78Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000828https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSabotaging Your Own Success Why do we crave comfort so fervently? Jordan Peterson and Andrew Huberman have gained fame by dissecting the pitfalls of pursuing comfort. They offer a roadmap out of the rut many find themselves in, emphasizing the crucial role of discipline. Undoubtedly, discipline is essential, yet it alone cannot propel you to the heights of success. Today, we delve into why discipline, while necessary, is just one piece of the puzzle – whether it's advancing in life or battling demons. We show that without hope, discipline falls short in sculpting the best man you can become. Listen to discover how to transcend mere discipline and how to achieve that success you want. ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 30 mins of episode 149 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we give you an 8-step Power Plan to achieve and maintain success in life: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 10 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do we crave comfort so fervently? Jordan Peterson and Andrew Huberman have gained fame by dissecting the pitfalls of pursuing comfort. They offer a roadmap out of the rut many find themselves in, emphasizing the crucial role of discipline. Undoubtedly, discipline is essential, yet it alone cannot propel you to the heights of success. Today, we delve into why discipline, while necessary, is just one piece of the puzzle – whether it's advancing in life or battling demons. We show that without hope, discipline falls short in sculpting the best man you can become. Listen to discover how to transcend mere discipline and how to achieve that success you want. ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 30 mins of episode 149 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we give you an 8-step Power Plan to achieve and maintain success in life: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 10 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSabotaging Your Own Success 84a5b3c6-b8cd-4037-9676-7dd99c4669cfThu, 07 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +00003579https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Male Psychology Doctor: “There Is A Crisis Going On With Men!", “We’ve Produced Millions Of Lonely, Addicted Males!”, “The Ugly Truth About What’s Really Behind Toxic Masculinity”What can video game and porn addiction tell us about society’s mental health crisis? Dr Alok Kanojia is a psychiatrist and co-founder of the mental health coaching company 'Healthy Gamer', which aims to help with modern stressors, such as social media, video games, and online dating. In this conversation Dr Alok and Steven discuss topics such as, the male mental health crisis, how your phone is hijacking your brain, the link between trauma and toxic masculinity, and how social media is ruining your relationships. (00:00) Intro. (02:07) Achieve Whatever You Want. (02:39) External Success Won't Fix You Inside. (04:12) This Won't Lead To Happiness. (06:48) I Had A Gaming Addiction (08:43) How To Identify Real Needs From Desires? (12:08) What Sort Of People Have You Worked With? (12:48) What Does It Mean To Be A Man? (20:27) What Is The Remedy For Men’s Mental Health & Suicide Issues? (23:20) Men Get Upset Based On Their Insecurities. (25:45) Men Need Self-Expression. (26:43) What Are Your Thoughts On Andrew Tate? (30:31) How To Stop People From Following Toxic Masculinity? (33:24) Do Men Need More Positive Role Models? (35:22) Why Are Women's Suicide Rates Increasing? (37:34) The Role Of Social Media In Our Mental Health. (44:16) Should Yoga Be Taught At School? (47:07) What Is Meditation And The Biggest Misunderstanding? (50:08) The Important Impact Of Meditation On Our Lives? (51:29) What Stops People From Meditating? (55:29) How Does Meditation Help With Addiction? (58:23) Our Biggest Addiction Is Success. (01:03:32) Dissatisfaction Leads To Watching Pornography. (01:04:04) How To Help People With Addiction? (01:05:06) Does Addiction Create Shame? (01:06:43) Case Study: How Any Transformation Is Possible? (01:07:32) Having The First Conversation With An Addict. (01:09:04) Do We Need To Hit Rock Bottom To Realise How Bad It Is? (01:09:05) Don't Protect People; Let Them Accept Their Responsibilities. (01:13:06) Motivational Interviewing. (01:13:00) The 25% Rule To Achieve Your Goals. (01:22:20) The Last Guest Question You can pre-order Dr Alok’s book, ‘How to Raise a Healthy Gamer’, here: https://amzn.to/3V5jfLV Follow Dr Alok: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3V59nS4 Instagram - https://bit.ly/49GFrQN Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Linkedin Jobs: https://www.linkedin.com/doac Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can video game and porn addiction tell us about society’s mental health crisis? Dr Alok Kanojia is a psychiatrist and co-founder of the mental health coaching company 'Healthy Gamer', which aims to help with modern stressors, such as social media, video games, and online dating. In this conversation Dr Alok and Steven discuss topics such as, the male mental health crisis, how your phone is hijacking your brain, the link between trauma and toxic masculinity, and how social media is ruining your relationships. (00:00) Intro. (02:07) Achieve Whatever You Want. (02:39) External Success Won't Fix You Inside. (04:12) This Won't Lead To Happiness. (06:48) I Had A Gaming Addiction (08:43) How To Identify Real Needs From Desires? (12:08) What Sort Of People Have You Worked With? (12:48) What Does It Mean To Be A Man? (20:27) What Is The Remedy For Men’s Mental Health & Suicide Issues? (23:20) Men Get Upset Based On Their Insecurities. (25:45) Men Need Self-Expression. (26:43) What Are Your Thoughts On Andrew Tate? (30:31) How To Stop People From Following Toxic Masculinity? (33:24) Do Men Need More Positive Role Models? (35:22) Why Are Women's Suicide Rates Increasing? (37:34) The Role Of Social Media In Our Mental Health. (44:16) Should Yoga Be Taught At School? (47:07) What Is Meditation And The Biggest Misunderstanding? (50:08) The Important Impact Of Meditation On Our Lives? (51:29) What Stops People From Meditating? (55:29) How Does Meditation Help With Addiction? (58:23) Our Biggest Addiction Is Success. (01:03:32) Dissatisfaction Leads To Watching Pornography. (01:04:04) How To Help People With Addiction? (01:05:06) Does Addiction Create Shame? (01:06:43) Case Study: How Any Transformation Is Possible? (01:07:32) Having The First Conversation With An Addict. (01:09:04) Do We Need To Hit Rock Bottom To Realise How Bad It Is? (01:09:05) Don't Protect People; Let Them Accept Their Responsibilities. (01:13:06) Motivational Interviewing. (01:13:00) The 25% Rule To Achieve Your Goals. (01:22:20) The Last Guest Question You can pre-order Dr Alok’s book, ‘How to Raise a Healthy Gamer’, here: https://amzn.to/3V5jfLV Follow Dr Alok: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3V59nS4 Instagram - https://bit.ly/49GFrQN Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Linkedin Jobs: https://www.linkedin.com/doac Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Male Psychology Doctor: “There Is A Crisis Going On With Men!", “We’ve Produced Millions Of Lonely, Addicted Males!”, “The Ugly Truth About What’s Really Behind Toxic Masculinity”69b473ae-fdc2-44ab-9fee-2d3591faa3f3Thu, 07 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +00005693https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2024)639527ce-e2fa-4865-9dbe-fe27a6d11cdeThu, 07 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ (2024) Fr. Mike teaches us more about the divine and human natures of the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Word that became flesh, Jesus Christ. Jesus became like us in all things but sin; as such, he has a human soul, intellect, will, and body without losing any of his divinity. Father Mike tells us that in his human nature, Jesus thought with a human mind, worked with human hands, and loved with a human heart. Christ needed to learn things, and he increased in wisdom and understanding. The full humanity and true divinity of Jesus is a great mystery of our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 470-474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike teaches us more about the divine and human natures of the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Word that became flesh, Jesus Christ. Jesus became like us in all things but sin; as such, he has a human soul, intellect, will, and body without losing any of his divinity. Father Mike tells us that in his human nature, Jesus thought with a human mind, worked with human hands, and loved with a human heart. Christ needed to learn things, and he increased in wisdom and understanding. The full humanity and true divinity of Jesus is a great mystery of our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 470-474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ (2024)4847986a-df65-4b2d-9bb7-bf77cd5b1c0dThu, 07 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ (2024) Fr. Mike teaches us more about the divine and human natures of the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Word that became flesh, Jesus Christ. Jesus became like us in all things but sin; as such, he has a human soul, intellect, will, and body without losing any of his divinity. Father Mike tells us that in his human nature, Jesus thought with a human mind, worked with human hands, and loved with a human heart. Christ needed to learn things, and he increased in wisdom and understanding. The full humanity and true divinity of Jesus is a great mystery of our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 470-474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike teaches us more about the divine and human natures of the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Word that became flesh, Jesus Christ. Jesus became like us in all things but sin; as such, he has a human soul, intellect, will, and body without losing any of his divinity. Father Mike tells us that in his human nature, Jesus thought with a human mind, worked with human hands, and loved with a human heart. Christ needed to learn things, and he increased in wisdom and understanding. The full humanity and true divinity of Jesus is a great mystery of our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 470-474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ (2024)3a3c5782-b6b4-4e3d-a773-a057fb674af4Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2024)4b84506e-2c81-41a6-ad94-c177498af1f8Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2024)aa875fee-7140-4429-bd10-c71317df60d0Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2024)db21c585-4d09-4c35-a2d1-e1b02972aee4Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBuried in the Deepest Sea"School was rotten today," Kevin said."Rotten? Why?" Dad asked. "Was there broccoli in your hot lunch again?" "No." Kevin grimaced. "But I do hate broccoli. School was rotten because my teacher, Mr. Harper, got arrested for drugs. A bunch of parents are trying to get him fired."Dad was stunned. "Kevin, are you sure? I've known Ron Harper for years. Is he still in jail?"Kevin shook his head. "No, it happened fifteen years ago, when he was in college." "Then why are people talking about this now?" Dad asked. "Someone found out about it online, so now everyone's mad. I never liked Mr. Harper anyway. He gives tons of homework and quizzes. But the worst thing is, he always says, 'Don't use drugs, not ever, not even once.'" "Maybe that's because he cares about you and knows from experience that drugs can destroy your life," said Dad. "You know, Kevin, it's easy to believe bad things about someone you don't like." Kevin shrugged. "Some kids are transferring out of his class. Can I transfer too?" "I want to hear about this from Mr. Harper himself. I'll see if he can meet me for coffee. Until then, you aren't to gossip about this with anyone, understand? You know the Bible warns against gossip." "Even if it's true?" "Especially if it's true," said Dad. That evening, Kevin's dad called him for dinner. "Kevin, before we eat, let's talk. Mr. Harper told me that it's true he was arrested for drugs in college. He spent many months in jail and paid a big fine, and he deeply regrets doing what he did. He also told your school principal about his arrest before he was hired as a teacher." Dad sighed heavily. "Kevin, don't forget that as Christians, our sins have been buried in the deepest sea of God's forgiveness, and--""I know," said Kevin. "If Jesus can forgive us, we can forgive Mr. Harper.""Absolutely. Forgiveness doesn't always mean we trust people to be in certain positions, but in Mr. Harper's case, I can see he's changed, and I trust him to be a good teacher."Kevin nodded, then looked toward the stove. "Well, I'm starving. What's for dinner?""Broccoli," said Dad. Kevin frowned, but Dad smiled. "Just kidding. I made spaghetti." –Teresa Ambord

"School was rotten today," Kevin said."Rotten? Why?" Dad asked. "Was there broccoli in your hot lunch again?" "No." Kevin grimaced. "But I do hate broccoli. School was rotten because my teacher, Mr. Harper, got arrested for drugs. A bunch of parents are trying to get him fired."Dad was stunned. "Kevin, are you sure? I've known Ron Harper for years. Is he still in jail?"Kevin shook his head. "No, it happened fifteen years ago, when he was in college." "Then why are people talking about this now?" Dad asked. "Someone found out about it online, so now everyone's mad. I never liked Mr. Harper anyway. He gives tons of homework and quizzes. But the worst thing is, he always says, 'Don't use drugs, not ever, not even once.'" "Maybe that's because he cares about you and knows from experience that drugs can destroy your life," said Dad. "You know, Kevin, it's easy to believe bad things about someone you don't like." Kevin shrugged. "Some kids are transferring out of his class. Can I transfer too?" "I want to hear about this from Mr. Harper himself. I'll see if he can meet me for coffee. Until then, you aren't to gossip about this with anyone, understand? You know the Bible warns against gossip." "Even if it's true?" "Especially if it's true," said Dad. That evening, Kevin's dad called him for dinner. "Kevin, before we eat, let's talk. Mr. Harper told me that it's true he was arrested for drugs in college. He spent many months in jail and paid a big fine, and he deeply regrets doing what he did. He also told your school principal about his arrest before he was hired as a teacher." Dad sighed heavily. "Kevin, don't forget that as Christians, our sins have been buried in the deepest sea of God's forgiveness, and--""I know," said Kevin. "If Jesus can forgive us, we can forgive Mr. Harper.""Absolutely. Forgiveness doesn't always mean we trust people to be in certain positions, but in Mr. Harper's case, I can see he's changed, and I trust him to be a good teacher."Kevin nodded, then looked toward the stove. "Well, I'm starving. What's for dinner?""Broccoli," said Dad. Kevin frowned, but Dad smiled. "Just kidding. I made spaghetti." –Teresa Ambord

Buried in the Deepest Seaa8a21764-3616-49b9-8743-1a08c07c2bc2Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBuried in the Deepest Sea"School was rotten today," Kevin said."Rotten? Why?" Dad asked. "Was there broccoli in your hot lunch again?" "No." Kevin grimaced. "But I do hate broccoli. School was rotten because my teacher, Mr. Harper, got arrested for drugs. A bunch of parents are trying to get him fired."Dad was stunned. "Kevin, are you sure? I've known Ron Harper for years. Is he still in jail?"Kevin shook his head. "No, it happened fifteen years ago, when he was in college." "Then why are people talking about this now?" Dad asked. "Someone found out about it online, so now everyone's mad. I never liked Mr. Harper anyway. He gives tons of homework and quizzes. But the worst thing is, he always says, 'Don't use drugs, not ever, not even once.'" "Maybe that's because he cares about you and knows from experience that drugs can destroy your life," said Dad. "You know, Kevin, it's easy to believe bad things about someone you don't like." Kevin shrugged. "Some kids are transferring out of his class. Can I transfer too?" "I want to hear about this from Mr. Harper himself. I'll see if he can meet me for coffee. Until then, you aren't to gossip about this with anyone, understand? You know the Bible warns against gossip." "Even if it's true?" "Especially if it's true," said Dad. That evening, Kevin's dad called him for dinner. "Kevin, before we eat, let's talk. Mr. Harper told me that it's true he was arrested for drugs in college. He spent many months in jail and paid a big fine, and he deeply regrets doing what he did. He also told your school principal about his arrest before he was hired as a teacher." Dad sighed heavily. "Kevin, don't forget that as Christians, our sins have been buried in the deepest sea of God's forgiveness, and--""I know," said Kevin. "If Jesus can forgive us, we can forgive Mr. Harper.""Absolutely. Forgiveness doesn't always mean we trust people to be in certain positions, but in Mr. Harper's case, I can see he's changed, and I trust him to be a good teacher."Kevin nodded, then looked toward the stove. "Well, I'm starving. What's for dinner?""Broccoli," said Dad. Kevin frowned, but Dad smiled. "Just kidding. I made spaghetti." –Teresa Ambord

"School was rotten today," Kevin said."Rotten? Why?" Dad asked. "Was there broccoli in your hot lunch again?" "No." Kevin grimaced. "But I do hate broccoli. School was rotten because my teacher, Mr. Harper, got arrested for drugs. A bunch of parents are trying to get him fired."Dad was stunned. "Kevin, are you sure? I've known Ron Harper for years. Is he still in jail?"Kevin shook his head. "No, it happened fifteen years ago, when he was in college." "Then why are people talking about this now?" Dad asked. "Someone found out about it online, so now everyone's mad. I never liked Mr. Harper anyway. He gives tons of homework and quizzes. But the worst thing is, he always says, 'Don't use drugs, not ever, not even once.'" "Maybe that's because he cares about you and knows from experience that drugs can destroy your life," said Dad. "You know, Kevin, it's easy to believe bad things about someone you don't like." Kevin shrugged. "Some kids are transferring out of his class. Can I transfer too?" "I want to hear about this from Mr. Harper himself. I'll see if he can meet me for coffee. Until then, you aren't to gossip about this with anyone, understand? You know the Bible warns against gossip." "Even if it's true?" "Especially if it's true," said Dad. That evening, Kevin's dad called him for dinner. "Kevin, before we eat, let's talk. Mr. Harper told me that it's true he was arrested for drugs in college. He spent many months in jail and paid a big fine, and he deeply regrets doing what he did. He also told your school principal about his arrest before he was hired as a teacher." Dad sighed heavily. "Kevin, don't forget that as Christians, our sins have been buried in the deepest sea of God's forgiveness, and--""I know," said Kevin. "If Jesus can forgive us, we can forgive Mr. Harper.""Absolutely. Forgiveness doesn't always mean we trust people to be in certain positions, but in Mr. Harper's case, I can see he's changed, and I trust him to be a good teacher."Kevin nodded, then looked toward the stove. "Well, I'm starving. What's for dinner?""Broccoli," said Dad. Kevin frowned, but Dad smiled. "Just kidding. I made spaghetti." –Teresa Ambord

Buried in the Deepest Sea5d4b33eb-4409-461d-a1e7-05e844797422Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#320: Noah part 9: God' Rainbow PromiseGenesis 9:8-17 You've made it to our last Noah episode! We hope this series has sparked curiosity, joy, and a deeper connection with God in your hearts.  Today, we hear about the meaning of the rainbow and touch on what a covenant is. We join Noah's family in that sacred moment when God made a covenant with them and sent the rainbow. It was as if God, through the rainbow, had reached down from the heavens to touch their hearts, sealing the covenant with a promise they could see.   ⁠*P⁠⁠lease support us by enjoying the bonus content.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Access our coloring pages AND BRAND NEW Noah Bible Study that follows the episodes here. The study is for both adults and children &amp; is found in the $5 and up tiers or bought by week under the SHOP tab. If you join any tier, you can try it for FREE and browse it yourself, and get 10% off if you pay for the year. I hope your family enjoys it &amp; from my family to yours, thanks for supporting us. Free Read-A-Loud book pdf ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠ If your child would like their coloring pages shared, send them ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠ and I will share them on our instagram page. ⁠⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genesis 9:8-17 You've made it to our last Noah episode! We hope this series has sparked curiosity, joy, and a deeper connection with God in your hearts.  Today, we hear about the meaning of the rainbow and touch on what a covenant is. We join Noah's family in that sacred moment when God made a covenant with them and sent the rainbow. It was as if God, through the rainbow, had reached down from the heavens to touch their hearts, sealing the covenant with a promise they could see.   ⁠*P⁠⁠lease support us by enjoying the bonus content.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Access our coloring pages AND BRAND NEW Noah Bible Study that follows the episodes here. The study is for both adults and children &amp; is found in the $5 and up tiers or bought by week under the SHOP tab. If you join any tier, you can try it for FREE and browse it yourself, and get 10% off if you pay for the year. I hope your family enjoys it &amp; from my family to yours, thanks for supporting us. Free Read-A-Loud book pdf ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠ If your child would like their coloring pages shared, send them ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠ and I will share them on our instagram page. ⁠⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#320: Noah part 9: God' Rainbow Promise0aa969ac-eb6d-4625-83f1-565788bc5a57Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +00001042https://216.73.216.191/allTags#529 Apologetics for Regular People - Erik TafoyaErik Tafoya&#8217;s story of imprisonment and redemption is a powerful demonstration of God&#8217;s mercy. Now Tafoya is on a mission to bring apologetics to everyday folks. He shares his story and his techniques for explaining and defending the Faith. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And sometimes when we&#8217;re making the show, we&#8217;re like, &#8220;We have a topic and we want to find somebody who&#8217;s an expert in that topic.&#8221; And sometimes we have a …

Erik Tafoya&#8217;s story of imprisonment and redemption is a powerful demonstration of God&#8217;s mercy. Now Tafoya is on a mission to bring apologetics to everyday folks. He shares his story and his techniques for explaining and defending the Faith. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And sometimes when we&#8217;re making the show, we&#8217;re like, &#8220;We have a topic and we want to find somebody who&#8217;s an expert in that topic.&#8221; And sometimes we have a …

#529 Apologetics for Regular People - Erik Tafoya222f276f-c016-445c-9126-2e55ab86a11aWed, 06 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2024)0ee2ba8a-8c3c-4ac6-b847-a1a247c15a2eWed, 06 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: True God and True Man (2024) We explore the truth that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man; he is one person with two natures, both Divine and human. Fr. Mike explains that we call Mary the Mother of God because, from the very moment of his conception, Jesus was fully God and fully human. Fr. Mike also goes over heresies in the history of the Church that have denied the humanity of Christ, rejected the divinity of Christ, or confused the fact that Jesus is the Son of God by nature. The Church has always responded by affirming that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God who became a man and our brother without ceasing to be God and Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 464-469. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We explore the truth that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man; he is one person with two natures, both Divine and human. Fr. Mike explains that we call Mary the Mother of God because, from the very moment of his conception, Jesus was fully God and fully human. Fr. Mike also goes over heresies in the history of the Church that have denied the humanity of Christ, rejected the divinity of Christ, or confused the fact that Jesus is the Son of God by nature. The Church has always responded by affirming that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God who became a man and our brother without ceasing to be God and Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 464-469. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 66: True God and True Man (2024)054395e5-ebde-4c16-88f7-236a73818626Wed, 06 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: True God and True Man (2024) We explore the truth that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man; he is one person with two natures, both Divine and human. Fr. Mike explains that we call Mary the Mother of God because, from the very moment of his conception, Jesus was fully God and fully human. Fr. Mike also goes over heresies in the history of the Church that have denied the humanity of Christ, rejected the divinity of Christ, or confused the fact that Jesus is the Son of God by nature. The Church has always responded by affirming that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God who became a man and our brother without ceasing to be God and Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 464-469. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We explore the truth that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man; he is one person with two natures, both Divine and human. Fr. Mike explains that we call Mary the Mother of God because, from the very moment of his conception, Jesus was fully God and fully human. Fr. Mike also goes over heresies in the history of the Church that have denied the humanity of Christ, rejected the divinity of Christ, or confused the fact that Jesus is the Son of God by nature. The Church has always responded by affirming that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God who became a man and our brother without ceasing to be God and Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 464-469. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 66: True God and True Man (2024)42a5c4bd-1fb1-411f-ba70-83b6f4e3186dWed, 06 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2024)0b5e1a4c-72f3-43af-be23-b0e15ce60572Wed, 06 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2024)bc1acc18-062c-4d91-9795-46778095ef4eWed, 06 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2024) Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2024)c69426e3-bc29-46fe-b310-d33fcb75a0c0Wed, 06 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEffort RewardedMalik was having a difficult day. While he was in the locker room, he overheard some boys laughing because he had been friendly to a new student who was very awkward. Then at lunchtime, some other boys told him Christians weren't allowed to sit at their table. The way they said "Christians" made it sound like something bad.In math class, something good finally happened. Mrs. Brown announced that the regional math competition would be held the next week. "The students who will represent our school are Amy, Rita, Byron, and Malik," she said. "They'll be staying at the Grand Hotel while they're at the competition. The winning team will get a trophy and go to the state competition next month.""Wow! That's a cool place to stay. It's got a huge swimming pool and really fancy rooms," said one of the students. "I wish I could go!""Well, I can assure you that earning the right to go to the math competition was not easy," said Mrs. Brown. "These students have shown that they're willing to put in the necessary effort to get ready for the competition and do well in it."When Malik arrived home, he told his mom about his day. "Some of the kids are jealous because I get to go to the competition," he said with a grin. Then he sighed. "But other kids still make fun of me for being a Christian." Mom looked at him. "Tell me--did you always feel like studying your math?"Malik shook his head. "Of course not.""But you studied because you had your mind set on going to the math competition. Now your efforts are being rewarded." Mom smiled. "As Christians, we will one day be rewarded too. You earned your place in the math competition, but there's nothing any of us could do to earn our place in heaven. Jesus earned it for us by dying for our sins so we could enjoy the reward of eternal life with Him. But the Bible warns us that the Christian life isn't easy--we'll experience hardship in our lives just like Jesus did. But we can persevere as we keep our focus on Him, knowing our reward will be greater than anything we can imagine." –Sam L. Sullivan

Malik was having a difficult day. While he was in the locker room, he overheard some boys laughing because he had been friendly to a new student who was very awkward. Then at lunchtime, some other boys told him Christians weren't allowed to sit at their table. The way they said "Christians" made it sound like something bad.In math class, something good finally happened. Mrs. Brown announced that the regional math competition would be held the next week. "The students who will represent our school are Amy, Rita, Byron, and Malik," she said. "They'll be staying at the Grand Hotel while they're at the competition. The winning team will get a trophy and go to the state competition next month.""Wow! That's a cool place to stay. It's got a huge swimming pool and really fancy rooms," said one of the students. "I wish I could go!""Well, I can assure you that earning the right to go to the math competition was not easy," said Mrs. Brown. "These students have shown that they're willing to put in the necessary effort to get ready for the competition and do well in it."When Malik arrived home, he told his mom about his day. "Some of the kids are jealous because I get to go to the competition," he said with a grin. Then he sighed. "But other kids still make fun of me for being a Christian." Mom looked at him. "Tell me--did you always feel like studying your math?"Malik shook his head. "Of course not.""But you studied because you had your mind set on going to the math competition. Now your efforts are being rewarded." Mom smiled. "As Christians, we will one day be rewarded too. You earned your place in the math competition, but there's nothing any of us could do to earn our place in heaven. Jesus earned it for us by dying for our sins so we could enjoy the reward of eternal life with Him. But the Bible warns us that the Christian life isn't easy--we'll experience hardship in our lives just like Jesus did. But we can persevere as we keep our focus on Him, knowing our reward will be greater than anything we can imagine." –Sam L. Sullivan

Effort Rewardedd0176ad0-f782-4e96-8237-0fae044f690fWed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEffort RewardedMalik was having a difficult day. While he was in the locker room, he overheard some boys laughing because he had been friendly to a new student who was very awkward. Then at lunchtime, some other boys told him Christians weren't allowed to sit at their table. The way they said "Christians" made it sound like something bad.In math class, something good finally happened. Mrs. Brown announced that the regional math competition would be held the next week. "The students who will represent our school are Amy, Rita, Byron, and Malik," she said. "They'll be staying at the Grand Hotel while they're at the competition. The winning team will get a trophy and go to the state competition next month.""Wow! That's a cool place to stay. It's got a huge swimming pool and really fancy rooms," said one of the students. "I wish I could go!""Well, I can assure you that earning the right to go to the math competition was not easy," said Mrs. Brown. "These students have shown that they're willing to put in the necessary effort to get ready for the competition and do well in it."When Malik arrived home, he told his mom about his day. "Some of the kids are jealous because I get to go to the competition," he said with a grin. Then he sighed. "But other kids still make fun of me for being a Christian." Mom looked at him. "Tell me--did you always feel like studying your math?"Malik shook his head. "Of course not.""But you studied because you had your mind set on going to the math competition. Now your efforts are being rewarded." Mom smiled. "As Christians, we will one day be rewarded too. You earned your place in the math competition, but there's nothing any of us could do to earn our place in heaven. Jesus earned it for us by dying for our sins so we could enjoy the reward of eternal life with Him. But the Bible warns us that the Christian life isn't easy--we'll experience hardship in our lives just like Jesus did. But we can persevere as we keep our focus on Him, knowing our reward will be greater than anything we can imagine." –Sam L. Sullivan

Malik was having a difficult day. While he was in the locker room, he overheard some boys laughing because he had been friendly to a new student who was very awkward. Then at lunchtime, some other boys told him Christians weren't allowed to sit at their table. The way they said "Christians" made it sound like something bad.In math class, something good finally happened. Mrs. Brown announced that the regional math competition would be held the next week. "The students who will represent our school are Amy, Rita, Byron, and Malik," she said. "They'll be staying at the Grand Hotel while they're at the competition. The winning team will get a trophy and go to the state competition next month.""Wow! That's a cool place to stay. It's got a huge swimming pool and really fancy rooms," said one of the students. "I wish I could go!""Well, I can assure you that earning the right to go to the math competition was not easy," said Mrs. Brown. "These students have shown that they're willing to put in the necessary effort to get ready for the competition and do well in it."When Malik arrived home, he told his mom about his day. "Some of the kids are jealous because I get to go to the competition," he said with a grin. Then he sighed. "But other kids still make fun of me for being a Christian." Mom looked at him. "Tell me--did you always feel like studying your math?"Malik shook his head. "Of course not.""But you studied because you had your mind set on going to the math competition. Now your efforts are being rewarded." Mom smiled. "As Christians, we will one day be rewarded too. You earned your place in the math competition, but there's nothing any of us could do to earn our place in heaven. Jesus earned it for us by dying for our sins so we could enjoy the reward of eternal life with Him. But the Bible warns us that the Christian life isn't easy--we'll experience hardship in our lives just like Jesus did. But we can persevere as we keep our focus on Him, knowing our reward will be greater than anything we can imagine." –Sam L. Sullivan

Effort Rewarded4b6e7811-74b6-44cc-8ac6-1cf7d1b0f5d5Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2024) Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2024)faa84f2b-f0c3-461b-a1d9-4f2f5a73417dTue, 05 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh (2024) The Word became flesh to reconcile us with God, to manifest God’s love for us, to model holiness, and to make us partakers of the divine nature. We learn that the “Incarnation” refers to the fact that the Son of God assumed human nature in order to accomplish our salvation. Fr. Mike explains that belief in the Incarnation of God is the distinctive sign of Christian faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 456-463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Word became flesh to reconcile us with God, to manifest God’s love for us, to model holiness, and to make us partakers of the divine nature. We learn that the “Incarnation” refers to the fact that the Son of God assumed human nature in order to accomplish our salvation. Fr. Mike explains that belief in the Incarnation of God is the distinctive sign of Christian faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 456-463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh (2024)6f65b218-085b-4192-9d10-54e0e07e1a5bTue, 05 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh (2024) The Word became flesh to reconcile us with God, to manifest God’s love for us, to model holiness, and to make us partakers of the divine nature. We learn that the “Incarnation” refers to the fact that the Son of God assumed human nature in order to accomplish our salvation. Fr. Mike explains that belief in the Incarnation of God is the distinctive sign of Christian faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 456-463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Word became flesh to reconcile us with God, to manifest God’s love for us, to model holiness, and to make us partakers of the divine nature. We learn that the “Incarnation” refers to the fact that the Son of God assumed human nature in order to accomplish our salvation. Fr. Mike explains that belief in the Incarnation of God is the distinctive sign of Christian faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 456-463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh (2024)d43781b0-5715-4596-9678-f3ff72373bceTue, 05 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2024) Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2024)720d710f-78e6-45e7-819f-59e3e9eeb658Tue, 05 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2024) Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2024)42700203-4690-4379-9b63-f3a09217584fTue, 05 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2024) Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2024)84bfc7cb-a3a2-442c-97a9-22cbaa3b628fTue, 05 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Angels In IslamThe Exorcist Files takes a look into the unseen realm of angels, demons and Jinn in the Islamic tradition.

The Exorcist Files takes a look into the unseen realm of angels, demons and Jinn in the Islamic tradition.

fullBONUS: Angels In Islamb3b7ac97-e16a-42f6-9ca6-a197ed670ad6Tue, 05 Mar 2024 01:20:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAll Clean"Cupcake, where have you been? You're filthy!" Jenny said to her puppy. Cupcake was covered in mud and sticktights. Jenny scooped him up and took him straight to the bathtub. "Time to get you clean."Jenny put lots of puppy shampoo on Cupcake and scrubbed and scrubbed. After the bath, she brushed his fur and removed all the sticktights. "Now, don't do that again," Jenny said as she cuddled her puppy."Mom, look at all the sticktights I got out of Cupcake's fur. He was covered in mud too. Boy, was he a mess!""He sure looks clean now. His fur looks as white as snow. You did a good job cleaning him up." Mom grinned. "I think you might need a bath now though."Jenny looked down at her wet clothes and laughed. "I think I do."Mom was in the kitchen getting lunch ready when Jenny walked in after her bath. "Boy, that feels better. When Cupcake gets dirty, he makes me dirty too!"As they ate their lunch on the back deck, Jenny asked her mom some questions about what she had learned in Sunday school that week. "Mrs. Nelson taught a Bible lesson on sin and salvation, but I didn't completely understand all that she was talking about," Jenny said."Well," said Mom, "just like Cupcake needed the mud and sticktights cleaned off him today, we need to be cleaned of sin. Cupcake couldn't clean himself--he needed you to give him a bath and remove the burrs from his fur. What would have happened if you hadn't cleaned him up?""He would still be dirty--and miserable!" Jenny replied. "He'd be getting poked by the sticktights stuck in his fur."Mom nodded. "Our sin does the same thing--it brings pain and sorrow into the world and separates us from God, and it eventually leads to eternal death. Romans 6:23 tells us, 'For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.' God offers us the free gift of salvation through His Son, Jesus, who paid the price for our sins on the cross. When we trust Him as our Savior, He removes our sin and makes us clean so we can live with Him forever." –Lisa Fuller

"Cupcake, where have you been? You're filthy!" Jenny said to her puppy. Cupcake was covered in mud and sticktights. Jenny scooped him up and took him straight to the bathtub. "Time to get you clean."Jenny put lots of puppy shampoo on Cupcake and scrubbed and scrubbed. After the bath, she brushed his fur and removed all the sticktights. "Now, don't do that again," Jenny said as she cuddled her puppy."Mom, look at all the sticktights I got out of Cupcake's fur. He was covered in mud too. Boy, was he a mess!""He sure looks clean now. His fur looks as white as snow. You did a good job cleaning him up." Mom grinned. "I think you might need a bath now though."Jenny looked down at her wet clothes and laughed. "I think I do."Mom was in the kitchen getting lunch ready when Jenny walked in after her bath. "Boy, that feels better. When Cupcake gets dirty, he makes me dirty too!"As they ate their lunch on the back deck, Jenny asked her mom some questions about what she had learned in Sunday school that week. "Mrs. Nelson taught a Bible lesson on sin and salvation, but I didn't completely understand all that she was talking about," Jenny said."Well," said Mom, "just like Cupcake needed the mud and sticktights cleaned off him today, we need to be cleaned of sin. Cupcake couldn't clean himself--he needed you to give him a bath and remove the burrs from his fur. What would have happened if you hadn't cleaned him up?""He would still be dirty--and miserable!" Jenny replied. "He'd be getting poked by the sticktights stuck in his fur."Mom nodded. "Our sin does the same thing--it brings pain and sorrow into the world and separates us from God, and it eventually leads to eternal death. Romans 6:23 tells us, 'For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.' God offers us the free gift of salvation through His Son, Jesus, who paid the price for our sins on the cross. When we trust Him as our Savior, He removes our sin and makes us clean so we can live with Him forever." –Lisa Fuller

All Clean32bd185c-6c9b-4b1c-ac75-8dadc2415eadTue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAll Clean"Cupcake, where have you been? You're filthy!" Jenny said to her puppy. Cupcake was covered in mud and sticktights. Jenny scooped him up and took him straight to the bathtub. "Time to get you clean."Jenny put lots of puppy shampoo on Cupcake and scrubbed and scrubbed. After the bath, she brushed his fur and removed all the sticktights. "Now, don't do that again," Jenny said as she cuddled her puppy."Mom, look at all the sticktights I got out of Cupcake's fur. He was covered in mud too. Boy, was he a mess!""He sure looks clean now. His fur looks as white as snow. You did a good job cleaning him up." Mom grinned. "I think you might need a bath now though."Jenny looked down at her wet clothes and laughed. "I think I do."Mom was in the kitchen getting lunch ready when Jenny walked in after her bath. "Boy, that feels better. When Cupcake gets dirty, he makes me dirty too!"As they ate their lunch on the back deck, Jenny asked her mom some questions about what she had learned in Sunday school that week. "Mrs. Nelson taught a Bible lesson on sin and salvation, but I didn't completely understand all that she was talking about," Jenny said."Well," said Mom, "just like Cupcake needed the mud and sticktights cleaned off him today, we need to be cleaned of sin. Cupcake couldn't clean himself--he needed you to give him a bath and remove the burrs from his fur. What would have happened if you hadn't cleaned him up?""He would still be dirty--and miserable!" Jenny replied. "He'd be getting poked by the sticktights stuck in his fur."Mom nodded. "Our sin does the same thing--it brings pain and sorrow into the world and separates us from God, and it eventually leads to eternal death. Romans 6:23 tells us, 'For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.' God offers us the free gift of salvation through His Son, Jesus, who paid the price for our sins on the cross. When we trust Him as our Savior, He removes our sin and makes us clean so we can live with Him forever." –Lisa Fuller

"Cupcake, where have you been? You're filthy!" Jenny said to her puppy. Cupcake was covered in mud and sticktights. Jenny scooped him up and took him straight to the bathtub. "Time to get you clean."Jenny put lots of puppy shampoo on Cupcake and scrubbed and scrubbed. After the bath, she brushed his fur and removed all the sticktights. "Now, don't do that again," Jenny said as she cuddled her puppy."Mom, look at all the sticktights I got out of Cupcake's fur. He was covered in mud too. Boy, was he a mess!""He sure looks clean now. His fur looks as white as snow. You did a good job cleaning him up." Mom grinned. "I think you might need a bath now though."Jenny looked down at her wet clothes and laughed. "I think I do."Mom was in the kitchen getting lunch ready when Jenny walked in after her bath. "Boy, that feels better. When Cupcake gets dirty, he makes me dirty too!"As they ate their lunch on the back deck, Jenny asked her mom some questions about what she had learned in Sunday school that week. "Mrs. Nelson taught a Bible lesson on sin and salvation, but I didn't completely understand all that she was talking about," Jenny said."Well," said Mom, "just like Cupcake needed the mud and sticktights cleaned off him today, we need to be cleaned of sin. Cupcake couldn't clean himself--he needed you to give him a bath and remove the burrs from his fur. What would have happened if you hadn't cleaned him up?""He would still be dirty--and miserable!" Jenny replied. "He'd be getting poked by the sticktights stuck in his fur."Mom nodded. "Our sin does the same thing--it brings pain and sorrow into the world and separates us from God, and it eventually leads to eternal death. Romans 6:23 tells us, 'For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.' God offers us the free gift of salvation through His Son, Jesus, who paid the price for our sins on the cross. When we trust Him as our Savior, He removes our sin and makes us clean so we can live with Him forever." –Lisa Fuller

All Clean0739cd1a-e638-4cd0-9205-947240d9c959Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFollow Gods Plan with Brandon DavisMost of us already feel overwhelmed, like we cannot get everything done we need to. The thought of slowing down to do something else feels impossible. When God suggests a path that isn't already on our list - it's hard. Yet often, when we surrender the first fruits of our time to God, He gives us far more in return. Join me in this episode as Brandon Davis shares how God transformed his life. At the age of 18, Brandon put everything on hold to go into mission for 2 years. Although many things went wrong, more things went very right. God has blessed his life greatly though this obedience. You can find out more about Brandon from his podcast Get Over Yourself.  You can also find out more about his AI receptionist business at https://www.inter-val.ai/

Most of us already feel overwhelmed, like we cannot get everything done we need to. The thought of slowing down to do something else feels impossible. When God suggests a path that isn't already on our list - it's hard. Yet often, when we surrender the first fruits of our time to God, He gives us far more in return. Join me in this episode as Brandon Davis shares how God transformed his life. At the age of 18, Brandon put everything on hold to go into mission for 2 years. Although many things went wrong, more things went very right. God has blessed his life greatly though this obedience. You can find out more about Brandon from his podcast Get Over Yourself.  You can also find out more about his AI receptionist business at https://www.inter-val.ai/

fullFollow Gods Plan with Brandon Davis37a23755-55c0-495d-a5a1-02a4a83351f4Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCIA Spy: "Leave The USA Before 2030!", "Why You Shouldn't Trust Your Gut!", "I Held The Nuclear Codes Around My Neck" - Andrew BustamanteEveryones seen the films, but what does it take to be a real life 007? Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer and US Air Force combat veteran. He is the founder of EverydaySpy, an online education platform that teaches real-world international espionage techniques that can be used in everyday life. In this conversation Andrew and Steven discuss topics such as, why spy skills work in the business world, how to manipulate people, the ways to take control of your emotions, and why he’s leaving the US before 2030. (00:00) Intro (02:10) Your Time At The CIA (02:47) What Is The CIA? (03:27) You've Got It Wrong About Spies (06:13) Applying Real Spy Skills To Overcome Any Barrier In Our Lives (07:43) How To Manipulate People (17:45) The Psychological Profile Of A CIA Agent (20:43) I Held The Key To Nuclear Missiles (22:45) It Was A Horrible Job (24:30) Would You Have You Pressed The Nuclear Button? (26:48) The CIA Message That Changed My Life (28:43) The Interview Process For The CIA (32:44) How Did You Feel When You Received That Letter? (35:07) Did The CIA Tell You To Cut Off From Your Social Circle? (35:57) Your Ethnicity Factor To Be Recruited By The CIA (37:16) Do You Have To Change Your Identity? (38:27) How Expensive Is To Train A CIA Agent? (38:34) What's The CIA Training Scheme? (39:17) Do They Show You How To Kill? (40:19) How You Teach The Art Of Lying (43:13) Body Language & Lying (44:59) Demystifying Lying Signs (47:57) How To Tell If Someone Is Lying (49:47) Human Psychology (52:55) The Essence Of Manipulation (54:32) How To Find Someone's Ideology To Manipulate Them (58:45) Have You Changed The Way You Look At The World? (01:02:34) Perception vs Perceptive (01:04:32) Leaning Into Objective vs Subjective Feelings (01:05:58) How To Train Yourself To Apply Rational Objective Perspective (01:08:27) Your Business Success (01:11:34) What Is SADRAT? (01:13:40) Change The Game When Selling Your Products (01:15:46) What Is Espionage? (01:16:41) What Is Our Secret Life? (01:20:49) How To Enter Someone's Secret Life (01:26:06) How To Apply It To Business (01:28:52) Adapting To Change Faster Than Your Opponent (01:31:51) Were There Times Your Life Was At Threat? (01:34:16) Sexpionage, What Is It? (01:36:22) Disguise, Did You Ever Do It? (01:41:17) Do CIA Agents Get Trained To Not Feel Fear & Anxiety? (01:43:56) How Do They Train You To Slow Down Your Emotional Brain? (01:50:11) Your Wife & You Leaving The CIA (01:51:38) America Is Going Through A Hard Period (01:56:58) What's The Advice For Everyone To Make That Change? (01:59:10) How Does Your Identity Stop You From Evolving? (01:59:22) What Is Something You Used To Believe That You No Longer Do? Want to learn more from Andrew? Find your Spy Superpower: https://everydayspy.com/spyquiz Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/ Join the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast Follow Andrew Twitter - https://bit.ly/49AI9qT Instagram - https://bit.ly/4bTOIqf YouTube - https://bit.ly/3IkEhOY Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Whoop: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyones seen the films, but what does it take to be a real life 007? Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer and US Air Force combat veteran. He is the founder of EverydaySpy, an online education platform that teaches real-world international espionage techniques that can be used in everyday life. In this conversation Andrew and Steven discuss topics such as, why spy skills work in the business world, how to manipulate people, the ways to take control of your emotions, and why he’s leaving the US before 2030. (00:00) Intro (02:10) Your Time At The CIA (02:47) What Is The CIA? (03:27) You've Got It Wrong About Spies (06:13) Applying Real Spy Skills To Overcome Any Barrier In Our Lives (07:43) How To Manipulate People (17:45) The Psychological Profile Of A CIA Agent (20:43) I Held The Key To Nuclear Missiles (22:45) It Was A Horrible Job (24:30) Would You Have You Pressed The Nuclear Button? (26:48) The CIA Message That Changed My Life (28:43) The Interview Process For The CIA (32:44) How Did You Feel When You Received That Letter? (35:07) Did The CIA Tell You To Cut Off From Your Social Circle? (35:57) Your Ethnicity Factor To Be Recruited By The CIA (37:16) Do You Have To Change Your Identity? (38:27) How Expensive Is To Train A CIA Agent? (38:34) What's The CIA Training Scheme? (39:17) Do They Show You How To Kill? (40:19) How You Teach The Art Of Lying (43:13) Body Language & Lying (44:59) Demystifying Lying Signs (47:57) How To Tell If Someone Is Lying (49:47) Human Psychology (52:55) The Essence Of Manipulation (54:32) How To Find Someone's Ideology To Manipulate Them (58:45) Have You Changed The Way You Look At The World? (01:02:34) Perception vs Perceptive (01:04:32) Leaning Into Objective vs Subjective Feelings (01:05:58) How To Train Yourself To Apply Rational Objective Perspective (01:08:27) Your Business Success (01:11:34) What Is SADRAT? (01:13:40) Change The Game When Selling Your Products (01:15:46) What Is Espionage? (01:16:41) What Is Our Secret Life? (01:20:49) How To Enter Someone's Secret Life (01:26:06) How To Apply It To Business (01:28:52) Adapting To Change Faster Than Your Opponent (01:31:51) Were There Times Your Life Was At Threat? (01:34:16) Sexpionage, What Is It? (01:36:22) Disguise, Did You Ever Do It? (01:41:17) Do CIA Agents Get Trained To Not Feel Fear & Anxiety? (01:43:56) How Do They Train You To Slow Down Your Emotional Brain? (01:50:11) Your Wife & You Leaving The CIA (01:51:38) America Is Going Through A Hard Period (01:56:58) What's The Advice For Everyone To Make That Change? (01:59:10) How Does Your Identity Stop You From Evolving? (01:59:22) What Is Something You Used To Believe That You No Longer Do? Want to learn more from Andrew? Find your Spy Superpower: https://everydayspy.com/spyquiz Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/ Join the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast Follow Andrew Twitter - https://bit.ly/49AI9qT Instagram - https://bit.ly/4bTOIqf YouTube - https://bit.ly/3IkEhOY Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Whoop: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCIA Spy: "Leave The USA Before 2030!", "Why You Shouldn't Trust Your Gut!", "I Held The Nuclear Codes Around My Neck" - Andrew Bustamante94b77849-66fb-4a8b-90d2-32edf87e56b1Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +00007555https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2024) Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2024)1abee600-1b6e-41ff-aef2-84b9cfd233dcMon, 04 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: The Lord (2024) As we wrap up our discussion of Jesus’ titles, we learn about the last title attributed to Jesus: The Lord. Fr. Mike explains that this title expresses the respect and honor we owe Jesus as God himself. We learn about the origin of this name in Scripture, and what this remarkable title means for us today in our personal relationship with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 446-455. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we wrap up our discussion of Jesus’ titles, we learn about the last title attributed to Jesus: The Lord. Fr. Mike explains that this title expresses the respect and honor we owe Jesus as God himself. We learn about the origin of this name in Scripture, and what this remarkable title means for us today in our personal relationship with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 446-455. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 64: The Lord (2024)e8b4309a-129b-4b25-856f-469d6c836127Mon, 04 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: The Lord (2024) As we wrap up our discussion of Jesus’ titles, we learn about the last title attributed to Jesus: The Lord. Fr. Mike explains that this title expresses the respect and honor we owe Jesus as God himself. We learn about the origin of this name in Scripture, and what this remarkable title means for us today in our personal relationship with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 446-455. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we wrap up our discussion of Jesus’ titles, we learn about the last title attributed to Jesus: The Lord. Fr. Mike explains that this title expresses the respect and honor we owe Jesus as God himself. We learn about the origin of this name in Scripture, and what this remarkable title means for us today in our personal relationship with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 446-455. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 64: The Lord (2024)436168cd-8eaa-4906-9edd-9b66499feb2cMon, 04 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2024) Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2024)86a57820-aa4e-406c-9cda-b9d31a78facfMon, 04 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2024) Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2024)f7ebb805-2a46-4a84-bc49-635ac301662cMon, 04 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2024) Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2024)113af8ff-9cad-4428-a0c8-257b7f9547c1Mon, 04 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStoryteller"I can't sleep in my room!" cried four-year-old Jonah as he climbed into bed with his brother Jacob. "The mean bear will eat me!""That was just a story," Jacob tried to explain. "I made that up."Jonah got under the covers and snuggled up to Jacob. "I'm scared."Dad walked into Jacob's bedroom and sat down on the bed next to the two boys. "Jacob, did you tell your brother another one of your wild tales?"Jacob nodded and grinned. "It was one of my best stories. There's this five-headed snake who teams up with this bear who has a head like a wild boar with footlong fangs and claws in the shape of knives. They go around looking for kids to eat, but my superhero is bigger than both of them. He can fly, and he has these spears for arms and--""You have a fantastic imagination," Dad interrupted with a smile. "Stories are important. They can teach us about life. But I think your story taught your brother to be afraid." Jonah crawled into Dad's lap."I love making up stories," said Jacob. "I've even been writing them down.""That's wonderful, Jacob. Storytelling is a gift God has given you. Still, you should consider your audience next time.""I will." Jacob looked at his brother. "Sorry for scaring you, Jonah." Dad put his hand on Jacob's shoulder. "Did you know that Jesus was a storyteller too?""Really?""Jesus told stories, or parables, like you do. His stories taught truth about God and His kingdom to the disciples and other people who came to hear Jesus teach. Jesus told stories about things that the people in His day were familiar with, like sheep, farming, weddings, and fig trees. His stories helped them--and us today--understand the truth about Jesus and the kingdom we become part of when we trust Him to save us from sin."Jacob looked at Jonah. His little brother held his favorite blue car close to his chest. "I could make up a story about a magic blue car for Jonah. He'd like that!""He sure would," Dad said as he carried a sleepy Jonah back to his bed. –Bonnie Carr

"I can't sleep in my room!" cried four-year-old Jonah as he climbed into bed with his brother Jacob. "The mean bear will eat me!""That was just a story," Jacob tried to explain. "I made that up."Jonah got under the covers and snuggled up to Jacob. "I'm scared."Dad walked into Jacob's bedroom and sat down on the bed next to the two boys. "Jacob, did you tell your brother another one of your wild tales?"Jacob nodded and grinned. "It was one of my best stories. There's this five-headed snake who teams up with this bear who has a head like a wild boar with footlong fangs and claws in the shape of knives. They go around looking for kids to eat, but my superhero is bigger than both of them. He can fly, and he has these spears for arms and--""You have a fantastic imagination," Dad interrupted with a smile. "Stories are important. They can teach us about life. But I think your story taught your brother to be afraid." Jonah crawled into Dad's lap."I love making up stories," said Jacob. "I've even been writing them down.""That's wonderful, Jacob. Storytelling is a gift God has given you. Still, you should consider your audience next time.""I will." Jacob looked at his brother. "Sorry for scaring you, Jonah." Dad put his hand on Jacob's shoulder. "Did you know that Jesus was a storyteller too?""Really?""Jesus told stories, or parables, like you do. His stories taught truth about God and His kingdom to the disciples and other people who came to hear Jesus teach. Jesus told stories about things that the people in His day were familiar with, like sheep, farming, weddings, and fig trees. His stories helped them--and us today--understand the truth about Jesus and the kingdom we become part of when we trust Him to save us from sin."Jacob looked at Jonah. His little brother held his favorite blue car close to his chest. "I could make up a story about a magic blue car for Jonah. He'd like that!""He sure would," Dad said as he carried a sleepy Jonah back to his bed. –Bonnie Carr

Storytellerdb80f805-12a5-4273-b38d-8264a9578f73Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStoryteller"I can't sleep in my room!" cried four-year-old Jonah as he climbed into bed with his brother Jacob. "The mean bear will eat me!""That was just a story," Jacob tried to explain. "I made that up."Jonah got under the covers and snuggled up to Jacob. "I'm scared."Dad walked into Jacob's bedroom and sat down on the bed next to the two boys. "Jacob, did you tell your brother another one of your wild tales?"Jacob nodded and grinned. "It was one of my best stories. There's this five-headed snake who teams up with this bear who has a head like a wild boar with footlong fangs and claws in the shape of knives. They go around looking for kids to eat, but my superhero is bigger than both of them. He can fly, and he has these spears for arms and--""You have a fantastic imagination," Dad interrupted with a smile. "Stories are important. They can teach us about life. But I think your story taught your brother to be afraid." Jonah crawled into Dad's lap."I love making up stories," said Jacob. "I've even been writing them down.""That's wonderful, Jacob. Storytelling is a gift God has given you. Still, you should consider your audience next time.""I will." Jacob looked at his brother. "Sorry for scaring you, Jonah." Dad put his hand on Jacob's shoulder. "Did you know that Jesus was a storyteller too?""Really?""Jesus told stories, or parables, like you do. His stories taught truth about God and His kingdom to the disciples and other people who came to hear Jesus teach. Jesus told stories about things that the people in His day were familiar with, like sheep, farming, weddings, and fig trees. His stories helped them--and us today--understand the truth about Jesus and the kingdom we become part of when we trust Him to save us from sin."Jacob looked at Jonah. His little brother held his favorite blue car close to his chest. "I could make up a story about a magic blue car for Jonah. He'd like that!""He sure would," Dad said as he carried a sleepy Jonah back to his bed. –Bonnie Carr

"I can't sleep in my room!" cried four-year-old Jonah as he climbed into bed with his brother Jacob. "The mean bear will eat me!""That was just a story," Jacob tried to explain. "I made that up."Jonah got under the covers and snuggled up to Jacob. "I'm scared."Dad walked into Jacob's bedroom and sat down on the bed next to the two boys. "Jacob, did you tell your brother another one of your wild tales?"Jacob nodded and grinned. "It was one of my best stories. There's this five-headed snake who teams up with this bear who has a head like a wild boar with footlong fangs and claws in the shape of knives. They go around looking for kids to eat, but my superhero is bigger than both of them. He can fly, and he has these spears for arms and--""You have a fantastic imagination," Dad interrupted with a smile. "Stories are important. They can teach us about life. But I think your story taught your brother to be afraid." Jonah crawled into Dad's lap."I love making up stories," said Jacob. "I've even been writing them down.""That's wonderful, Jacob. Storytelling is a gift God has given you. Still, you should consider your audience next time.""I will." Jacob looked at his brother. "Sorry for scaring you, Jonah." Dad put his hand on Jacob's shoulder. "Did you know that Jesus was a storyteller too?""Really?""Jesus told stories, or parables, like you do. His stories taught truth about God and His kingdom to the disciples and other people who came to hear Jesus teach. Jesus told stories about things that the people in His day were familiar with, like sheep, farming, weddings, and fig trees. His stories helped them--and us today--understand the truth about Jesus and the kingdom we become part of when we trust Him to save us from sin."Jacob looked at Jonah. His little brother held his favorite blue car close to his chest. "I could make up a story about a magic blue car for Jonah. He'd like that!""He sure would," Dad said as he carried a sleepy Jonah back to his bed. –Bonnie Carr

Storytellerbb359701-ffd9-4a95-b51c-eb7bfa16be50Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2024) In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2024)7fe10215-8f56-4b13-a1fb-cdcc23513041Sun, 03 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: The Only Son of God (2024) As we continue to learn about the name of Jesus and the titles given to him, we encounter in today’s readings the unique title that belongs to Jesus as the only “Son of God.” Fr. Mike clarifies how this title is different from the term “son of God” found in the Old Testament and explains the meaning of Jesus’ Divine Sonship. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to profess with our lips and our lives this beautiful reality that Jesus is truly the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 441-445. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we continue to learn about the name of Jesus and the titles given to him, we encounter in today’s readings the unique title that belongs to Jesus as the only “Son of God.” Fr. Mike clarifies how this title is different from the term “son of God” found in the Old Testament and explains the meaning of Jesus’ Divine Sonship. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to profess with our lips and our lives this beautiful reality that Jesus is truly the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 441-445. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 63: The Only Son of God (2024)778861d1-c0ec-4d6f-b0a6-69494c5c5e5aSun, 03 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: The Only Son of God (2024) As we continue to learn about the name of Jesus and the titles given to him, we encounter in today’s readings the unique title that belongs to Jesus as the only “Son of God.” Fr. Mike clarifies how this title is different from the term “son of God” found in the Old Testament and explains the meaning of Jesus’ Divine Sonship. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to profess with our lips and our lives this beautiful reality that Jesus is truly the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 441-445. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we continue to learn about the name of Jesus and the titles given to him, we encounter in today’s readings the unique title that belongs to Jesus as the only “Son of God.” Fr. Mike clarifies how this title is different from the term “son of God” found in the Old Testament and explains the meaning of Jesus’ Divine Sonship. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to profess with our lips and our lives this beautiful reality that Jesus is truly the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 441-445. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 63: The Only Son of God (2024)d33c994d-c2c6-41f0-836b-2f0d70ba1cc1Sun, 03 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2024) In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2024)d5c7c430-52db-4a63-8ed0-d19a88cb95c4Sun, 03 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2024) In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2024)f1a475a8-60ce-493b-8535-78aa6c9a3d46Sun, 03 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2024) In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2024)d07b887d-5022-46ef-8a61-7c672ef0c981Sun, 03 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Banner"That was a great movie!" Braedon said as he turned off the TV. "But the way people fought wars long ago sure was different than now."Colton nodded. "When that whole troop of knights on horses came charging down the hill, it threw the enemy into total chaos!" "Yeah, but there's something I don't get. Why did that king ride out in front waving a big flag?" asked Braedon. "It's almost as if he were wearing a sign that said, 'Hit me!'""Actually, it was a banner--a rallying point for the king's troops," explained Dad, who had watched the movie with the boys. "Seeing that their leader was with them, fighting the enemy, gave the whole army courage in the face of attack." "So instead of making the king a target for the enemy, the banner was more like an 'I am with you!' sign for the troops?" asked Colton."Right," said Dad. "Just this week I needed that kind of encouragement myself--and do you know where I got it? From the Bible.""You did?" asked Colton.Dad nodded. "I was totally overwhelmed with the work I had to do this week," he explained. "Then I read about the victory God gave Israel over the Amalekites. Afterward, Moses built an altar to God and named it 'The Lord Is My Banner.' So in my mind, I imagined God leading me like a banner, giving me encouragement and strength for what I had to do." "Did it work?" asked Braedon. "Did it make the tough stuff disappear?" "It didn't make everything easy," said Dad. "I still had to work long hours, but God gave me the energy I needed." He smiled. "When I focused on God's promises, it was like He was waving a banner, reminding me that He was with me. I remembered that Jesus defeated sin and death on the cross so that I could have a relationship with Him forever, and that means I never have to face anything alone. I can always trust Him to help me and give me strength. God didn't make the battle go away, but He promised to be with me through it." "Wow," said Braedon. "The next time I face something hard--like exams or teasing--I'll remember that Jesus is my banner too!" –Lore Wolif

"That was a great movie!" Braedon said as he turned off the TV. "But the way people fought wars long ago sure was different than now."Colton nodded. "When that whole troop of knights on horses came charging down the hill, it threw the enemy into total chaos!" "Yeah, but there's something I don't get. Why did that king ride out in front waving a big flag?" asked Braedon. "It's almost as if he were wearing a sign that said, 'Hit me!'""Actually, it was a banner--a rallying point for the king's troops," explained Dad, who had watched the movie with the boys. "Seeing that their leader was with them, fighting the enemy, gave the whole army courage in the face of attack." "So instead of making the king a target for the enemy, the banner was more like an 'I am with you!' sign for the troops?" asked Colton."Right," said Dad. "Just this week I needed that kind of encouragement myself--and do you know where I got it? From the Bible.""You did?" asked Colton.Dad nodded. "I was totally overwhelmed with the work I had to do this week," he explained. "Then I read about the victory God gave Israel over the Amalekites. Afterward, Moses built an altar to God and named it 'The Lord Is My Banner.' So in my mind, I imagined God leading me like a banner, giving me encouragement and strength for what I had to do." "Did it work?" asked Braedon. "Did it make the tough stuff disappear?" "It didn't make everything easy," said Dad. "I still had to work long hours, but God gave me the energy I needed." He smiled. "When I focused on God's promises, it was like He was waving a banner, reminding me that He was with me. I remembered that Jesus defeated sin and death on the cross so that I could have a relationship with Him forever, and that means I never have to face anything alone. I can always trust Him to help me and give me strength. God didn't make the battle go away, but He promised to be with me through it." "Wow," said Braedon. "The next time I face something hard--like exams or teasing--I'll remember that Jesus is my banner too!" –Lore Wolif

The Banner2f81fd84-1023-4f21-990b-dcb60c913be7Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Banner"That was a great movie!" Braedon said as he turned off the TV. "But the way people fought wars long ago sure was different than now."Colton nodded. "When that whole troop of knights on horses came charging down the hill, it threw the enemy into total chaos!" "Yeah, but there's something I don't get. Why did that king ride out in front waving a big flag?" asked Braedon. "It's almost as if he were wearing a sign that said, 'Hit me!'""Actually, it was a banner--a rallying point for the king's troops," explained Dad, who had watched the movie with the boys. "Seeing that their leader was with them, fighting the enemy, gave the whole army courage in the face of attack." "So instead of making the king a target for the enemy, the banner was more like an 'I am with you!' sign for the troops?" asked Colton."Right," said Dad. "Just this week I needed that kind of encouragement myself--and do you know where I got it? From the Bible.""You did?" asked Colton.Dad nodded. "I was totally overwhelmed with the work I had to do this week," he explained. "Then I read about the victory God gave Israel over the Amalekites. Afterward, Moses built an altar to God and named it 'The Lord Is My Banner.' So in my mind, I imagined God leading me like a banner, giving me encouragement and strength for what I had to do." "Did it work?" asked Braedon. "Did it make the tough stuff disappear?" "It didn't make everything easy," said Dad. "I still had to work long hours, but God gave me the energy I needed." He smiled. "When I focused on God's promises, it was like He was waving a banner, reminding me that He was with me. I remembered that Jesus defeated sin and death on the cross so that I could have a relationship with Him forever, and that means I never have to face anything alone. I can always trust Him to help me and give me strength. God didn't make the battle go away, but He promised to be with me through it." "Wow," said Braedon. "The next time I face something hard--like exams or teasing--I'll remember that Jesus is my banner too!" –Lore Wolif

"That was a great movie!" Braedon said as he turned off the TV. "But the way people fought wars long ago sure was different than now."Colton nodded. "When that whole troop of knights on horses came charging down the hill, it threw the enemy into total chaos!" "Yeah, but there's something I don't get. Why did that king ride out in front waving a big flag?" asked Braedon. "It's almost as if he were wearing a sign that said, 'Hit me!'""Actually, it was a banner--a rallying point for the king's troops," explained Dad, who had watched the movie with the boys. "Seeing that their leader was with them, fighting the enemy, gave the whole army courage in the face of attack." "So instead of making the king a target for the enemy, the banner was more like an 'I am with you!' sign for the troops?" asked Colton."Right," said Dad. "Just this week I needed that kind of encouragement myself--and do you know where I got it? From the Bible.""You did?" asked Colton.Dad nodded. "I was totally overwhelmed with the work I had to do this week," he explained. "Then I read about the victory God gave Israel over the Amalekites. Afterward, Moses built an altar to God and named it 'The Lord Is My Banner.' So in my mind, I imagined God leading me like a banner, giving me encouragement and strength for what I had to do." "Did it work?" asked Braedon. "Did it make the tough stuff disappear?" "It didn't make everything easy," said Dad. "I still had to work long hours, but God gave me the energy I needed." He smiled. "When I focused on God's promises, it was like He was waving a banner, reminding me that He was with me. I remembered that Jesus defeated sin and death on the cross so that I could have a relationship with Him forever, and that means I never have to face anything alone. I can always trust Him to help me and give me strength. God didn't make the battle go away, but He promised to be with me through it." "Wow," said Braedon. "The next time I face something hard--like exams or teasing--I'll remember that Jesus is my banner too!" –Lore Wolif

The Banner74b660ea-db6b-40aa-a390-65f8e1097a83Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/03/24 He Leadeth Me: The Greatest Grace Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. The greatest grace is to know the depth of our brokenness and to know the depth of His love. Father Walter wanted to be like his heroes. We all want to think that we will be strong in the moment of truth. But the actual moment of truth comes after our weakness has been revealed. Mass Readings from March 3, 2024: Exodus 20:1-17 Psalms 19:8-111 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. The greatest grace is to know the depth of our brokenness and to know the depth of His love. Father Walter wanted to be like his heroes. We all want to think that we will be strong in the moment of truth. But the actual moment of truth comes after our weakness has been revealed. Mass Readings from March 3, 2024: Exodus 20:1-17 Psalms 19:8-111 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25

full03/03/24 He Leadeth Me: The Greatest Grace058a51c3-0318-4ec4-901a-85db7d5fbaddSat, 02 Mar 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/03/24 He Leadeth Me: The Greatest Grace Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. The greatest grace is to know the depth of our brokenness and to know the depth of His love. Father Walter wanted to be like his heroes. We all want to think that we will be strong in the moment of truth. But the actual moment of truth comes after our weakness has been revealed. Mass Readings from March 3, 2024: Exodus 20:1-17 Psalms 19:8-111 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. The greatest grace is to know the depth of our brokenness and to know the depth of His love. Father Walter wanted to be like his heroes. We all want to think that we will be strong in the moment of truth. But the actual moment of truth comes after our weakness has been revealed. Mass Readings from March 3, 2024: Exodus 20:1-17 Psalms 19:8-111 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25

full03/03/24 He Leadeth Me: The Greatest Graced20b085e-5a09-4562-bdfe-f573601f3218Sat, 02 Mar 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/03/24 He Leadeth Me: The Greatest Grace Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. The greatest grace is to know the depth of our brokenness and to know the depth of His love. Father Walter wanted to be like his heroes. We all want to think that we will be strong in the moment of truth. But the actual moment of truth comes after our weakness has been revealed. Mass Readings from March 3, 2024: Exodus 20:1-17 Psalms 19:8-111 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. The greatest grace is to know the depth of our brokenness and to know the depth of His love. Father Walter wanted to be like his heroes. We all want to think that we will be strong in the moment of truth. But the actual moment of truth comes after our weakness has been revealed. Mass Readings from March 3, 2024: Exodus 20:1-17 Psalms 19:8-111 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25

full03/03/24 He Leadeth Me: The Greatest Grace50f8869e-baeb-4c40-bb0b-06f23a2045a5Sat, 02 Mar 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2024) As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2024)69fa1cf8-37f8-4169-8ec1-d20305453955Sat, 02 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: The Christ (2024) Why is Jesus named “The Christ”? Today we discover the meaning behind this powerful title. We also learn about the three-fold ministry of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Fr. Mike explains the true meaning of the kingship of Jesus and how as followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to participate in his priestly, prophetic, and kingly ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 436-440. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why is Jesus named “The Christ”? Today we discover the meaning behind this powerful title. We also learn about the three-fold ministry of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Fr. Mike explains the true meaning of the kingship of Jesus and how as followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to participate in his priestly, prophetic, and kingly ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 436-440. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 62: The Christ (2024)63479437-a3af-4c43-bea2-8bf515921fd5Sat, 02 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: The Christ (2024) Why is Jesus named “The Christ”? Today we discover the meaning behind this powerful title. We also learn about the three-fold ministry of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Fr. Mike explains the true meaning of the kingship of Jesus and how as followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to participate in his priestly, prophetic, and kingly ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 436-440. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why is Jesus named “The Christ”? Today we discover the meaning behind this powerful title. We also learn about the three-fold ministry of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Fr. Mike explains the true meaning of the kingship of Jesus and how as followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to participate in his priestly, prophetic, and kingly ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 436-440. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 62: The Christ (2024)880d18ac-9f1b-4ad4-bcfc-5aaa9596914bSat, 02 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2024) As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2024)2da883e5-c89e-4e7e-b67c-4b08376397abSat, 02 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2024) As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2024)9f5bd886-99a4-4e32-93aa-6598c68b1e73Sat, 02 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2024) As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2024)b4e72690-88c2-4614-83e4-abc55611a675Sat, 02 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPost Office Box NeighborsIn the pouring rain, Millie and her mom ran into the post office to check their mail. They didn't have a mailbox at their home--they rented a box from the post office."I'm soaked! Just another thing to add to my horrible day," Mrs. Snyder, Millie and mom's post office box neighbor, grumbled as she checked her mail."I'm sorry you're having a rough day, Mrs. Snyder. Would you like to borrow my umbrella?" Millie asked. Mrs. Snyder shook her head. "I'm already soaked, so I'll just make a run for it." "See you tomorrow!" Millie called as Mrs. Snyder dashed back out into the rain."Why is Mrs. Snyder always so unhappy?" Millie asked her mom when they got back in their car. "I'm not really sure, Millie, but we can pray for her and continue to be kind to her."When they arrived home, Millie ran to her room to make Mrs. Snyder a card. It wasn't a birthday, Christmas, or Easter card--it was just an encouragement card that Millie hoped would help Mrs. Snyder have a better day. Inside she wrote, A field full of sunflowers to brighten your day! Your post office box neighbor, Millie. Then she drew a picture of the sun shining on a field of sunflowers.During dinner that night, Millie told her dad about the encounter with Mrs. Snyder. "I think you were letting Jesus's love shine through you today," Dad told her. "You could have ignored Mrs. Snyder or grumbled back at her, but you chose to be kind. The Bible reminds us that whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone. Because Jesus loves us, we can show His love and kindness to others."After dinner, Mom helped Millie address the card to Mrs. Snyder, and they mailed it on the way to school the next morning. A few days later, Millie and Mom were checking their box for mail when Mrs. Snyder walked in with a big smile on her face. "Millie, I got your card. Thank you for thinking of me. Those sunflowers made me smile."Millie grinned at her mom as they walked out of the post office. "Thank you for helping me mail that card, Mom. I'm going to keep praying for Mrs. Snyder every day." –Lisa Fuller

In the pouring rain, Millie and her mom ran into the post office to check their mail. They didn't have a mailbox at their home--they rented a box from the post office."I'm soaked! Just another thing to add to my horrible day," Mrs. Snyder, Millie and mom's post office box neighbor, grumbled as she checked her mail."I'm sorry you're having a rough day, Mrs. Snyder. Would you like to borrow my umbrella?" Millie asked. Mrs. Snyder shook her head. "I'm already soaked, so I'll just make a run for it." "See you tomorrow!" Millie called as Mrs. Snyder dashed back out into the rain."Why is Mrs. Snyder always so unhappy?" Millie asked her mom when they got back in their car. "I'm not really sure, Millie, but we can pray for her and continue to be kind to her."When they arrived home, Millie ran to her room to make Mrs. Snyder a card. It wasn't a birthday, Christmas, or Easter card--it was just an encouragement card that Millie hoped would help Mrs. Snyder have a better day. Inside she wrote, A field full of sunflowers to brighten your day! Your post office box neighbor, Millie. Then she drew a picture of the sun shining on a field of sunflowers.During dinner that night, Millie told her dad about the encounter with Mrs. Snyder. "I think you were letting Jesus's love shine through you today," Dad told her. "You could have ignored Mrs. Snyder or grumbled back at her, but you chose to be kind. The Bible reminds us that whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone. Because Jesus loves us, we can show His love and kindness to others."After dinner, Mom helped Millie address the card to Mrs. Snyder, and they mailed it on the way to school the next morning. A few days later, Millie and Mom were checking their box for mail when Mrs. Snyder walked in with a big smile on her face. "Millie, I got your card. Thank you for thinking of me. Those sunflowers made me smile."Millie grinned at her mom as they walked out of the post office. "Thank you for helping me mail that card, Mom. I'm going to keep praying for Mrs. Snyder every day." –Lisa Fuller

Post Office Box Neighbors6cb6bf03-eeb0-4db3-8f81-1d37cb52c229Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPost Office Box NeighborsIn the pouring rain, Millie and her mom ran into the post office to check their mail. They didn't have a mailbox at their home--they rented a box from the post office."I'm soaked! Just another thing to add to my horrible day," Mrs. Snyder, Millie and mom's post office box neighbor, grumbled as she checked her mail."I'm sorry you're having a rough day, Mrs. Snyder. Would you like to borrow my umbrella?" Millie asked. Mrs. Snyder shook her head. "I'm already soaked, so I'll just make a run for it." "See you tomorrow!" Millie called as Mrs. Snyder dashed back out into the rain."Why is Mrs. Snyder always so unhappy?" Millie asked her mom when they got back in their car. "I'm not really sure, Millie, but we can pray for her and continue to be kind to her."When they arrived home, Millie ran to her room to make Mrs. Snyder a card. It wasn't a birthday, Christmas, or Easter card--it was just an encouragement card that Millie hoped would help Mrs. Snyder have a better day. Inside she wrote, A field full of sunflowers to brighten your day! Your post office box neighbor, Millie. Then she drew a picture of the sun shining on a field of sunflowers.During dinner that night, Millie told her dad about the encounter with Mrs. Snyder. "I think you were letting Jesus's love shine through you today," Dad told her. "You could have ignored Mrs. Snyder or grumbled back at her, but you chose to be kind. The Bible reminds us that whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone. Because Jesus loves us, we can show His love and kindness to others."After dinner, Mom helped Millie address the card to Mrs. Snyder, and they mailed it on the way to school the next morning. A few days later, Millie and Mom were checking their box for mail when Mrs. Snyder walked in with a big smile on her face. "Millie, I got your card. Thank you for thinking of me. Those sunflowers made me smile."Millie grinned at her mom as they walked out of the post office. "Thank you for helping me mail that card, Mom. I'm going to keep praying for Mrs. Snyder every day." –Lisa Fuller

In the pouring rain, Millie and her mom ran into the post office to check their mail. They didn't have a mailbox at their home--they rented a box from the post office."I'm soaked! Just another thing to add to my horrible day," Mrs. Snyder, Millie and mom's post office box neighbor, grumbled as she checked her mail."I'm sorry you're having a rough day, Mrs. Snyder. Would you like to borrow my umbrella?" Millie asked. Mrs. Snyder shook her head. "I'm already soaked, so I'll just make a run for it." "See you tomorrow!" Millie called as Mrs. Snyder dashed back out into the rain."Why is Mrs. Snyder always so unhappy?" Millie asked her mom when they got back in their car. "I'm not really sure, Millie, but we can pray for her and continue to be kind to her."When they arrived home, Millie ran to her room to make Mrs. Snyder a card. It wasn't a birthday, Christmas, or Easter card--it was just an encouragement card that Millie hoped would help Mrs. Snyder have a better day. Inside she wrote, A field full of sunflowers to brighten your day! Your post office box neighbor, Millie. Then she drew a picture of the sun shining on a field of sunflowers.During dinner that night, Millie told her dad about the encounter with Mrs. Snyder. "I think you were letting Jesus's love shine through you today," Dad told her. "You could have ignored Mrs. Snyder or grumbled back at her, but you chose to be kind. The Bible reminds us that whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone. Because Jesus loves us, we can show His love and kindness to others."After dinner, Mom helped Millie address the card to Mrs. Snyder, and they mailed it on the way to school the next morning. A few days later, Millie and Mom were checking their box for mail when Mrs. Snyder walked in with a big smile on her face. "Millie, I got your card. Thank you for thinking of me. Those sunflowers made me smile."Millie grinned at her mom as they walked out of the post office. "Thank you for helping me mail that card, Mom. I'm going to keep praying for Mrs. Snyder every day." –Lisa Fuller

Post Office Box Neighborsc78e6c21-8a46-42e2-9c2a-c8b218b12988Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2 EP12. I Don't Want To Be Lukewarm AnymoreHey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, focuses on what it&#39;s like to not only be and feel close to God, but also how to stay close to Him in the midst of those up and down seasons. We all know what it&#39;s like to be on fire for Christ and how incredible that is - so what can we do to keep that alive in the moments of feeling distant from Him? We hope you feel just as encouraged by this message and word as we did. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, focuses on what it&#39;s like to not only be and feel close to God, but also how to stay close to Him in the midst of those up and down seasons. We all know what it&#39;s like to be on fire for Christ and how incredible that is - so what can we do to keep that alive in the moments of feeling distant from Him? We hope you feel just as encouraged by this message and word as we did. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS2 EP12. I Don't Want To Be Lukewarm Anymore26e505f2-ffce-43a2-94e8-ba9ba1ef1aa3Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAlly Yost & Ashley Hetherington | Girls Gone Biblehi best friends. love youuu GGB♡ today's guests don't even need an introduction. it's Ally Yost &amp; Ashley Hetherington. 2 of the greatest girls we've ever met. they love Jesus so much. we love Jesus so much. and we go over all the reasons why He is worthy to be loved. it was a really cute conversation but also really real and really raw (like usual duhhh) we love these girls and this episode. we pray it blesses you and you get to know Jesus a little better through us. please pre-order Ashley's book, "The Joy of the In-between" https://thehoneyscoop.com/book love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

hi best friends. love youuu GGB♡ today's guests don't even need an introduction. it's Ally Yost &amp; Ashley Hetherington. 2 of the greatest girls we've ever met. they love Jesus so much. we love Jesus so much. and we go over all the reasons why He is worthy to be loved. it was a really cute conversation but also really real and really raw (like usual duhhh) we love these girls and this episode. we pray it blesses you and you get to know Jesus a little better through us. please pre-order Ashley's book, "The Joy of the In-between" https://thehoneyscoop.com/book love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible HEY WHILE WE'RE HERE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RATE &amp; LEAVE COMMENTS ON SPOTIFY &amp; APPLE PODS. IT HELPS US. OK BYE NOW LOVE YOU

fullAlly Yost & Ashley Hetherington | Girls Gone Bibled9a96fd5-c354-4c98-a487-4e37aeb6c102Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:10:33 +00005473https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 151: Neuroscientist Reveals The 3 Things You Need To Do For A Fulfilling Life: Tali SharotIn this moment, neuroscientist, Professor Tali Sharot, discusses why happiness is not the most important thing in life, and actually it is just 1 of 3 critical factors for a complete life. Most people think that the meaning of life for humans is to try and find the maximum amount of happiness, however this just factor one. Tali says that the second factor is meaning. Often in your life you do a task not because it will give you happiness but because it gives you a sense of completeness that comes from meaning. Finally, Tali says that we need what is called a ‘psychological rich life’, which is basically a varied life. She says that this diversity in life is absolutely crucial as humans have evolved to have a desire to explore and face uncertainty. Listen to the full episode here - Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/UxbjZ8pxAHb Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/gfyuxwlxAHb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Tali: https://affectivebrain.com/?page_id=161 You can pre-order Dr. Sharot’s new book, ‘Look Again: The Power of Noticing What was Always There’, here: https://amzn.to/3SEbVp5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, neuroscientist, Professor Tali Sharot, discusses why happiness is not the most important thing in life, and actually it is just 1 of 3 critical factors for a complete life. Most people think that the meaning of life for humans is to try and find the maximum amount of happiness, however this just factor one. Tali says that the second factor is meaning. Often in your life you do a task not because it will give you happiness but because it gives you a sense of completeness that comes from meaning. Finally, Tali says that we need what is called a ‘psychological rich life’, which is basically a varied life. She says that this diversity in life is absolutely crucial as humans have evolved to have a desire to explore and face uncertainty. Listen to the full episode here - Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/UxbjZ8pxAHb Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/gfyuxwlxAHb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Tali: https://affectivebrain.com/?page_id=161 You can pre-order Dr. Sharot’s new book, ‘Look Again: The Power of Noticing What was Always There’, here: https://amzn.to/3SEbVp5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 151: Neuroscientist Reveals The 3 Things You Need To Do For A Fulfilling Life: Tali Sharot7ed31557-4068-4649-94dc-23ef573049c8Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000901https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2024) Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2024)6351b34e-ad00-4e9c-8dc5-5a324e9ad0c5Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: The Name of Jesus (2024) Together with Fr. Mike, we examine the name above every other name: Jesus Christ. We explore the importance of this name and our reverence for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christians, unlike those practicing other religions, tend to use the name of our Father in heaven “in vain.” He explains how detrimental and tragic that can be. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 430-435. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we examine the name above every other name: Jesus Christ. We explore the importance of this name and our reverence for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christians, unlike those practicing other religions, tend to use the name of our Father in heaven “in vain.” He explains how detrimental and tragic that can be. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 430-435. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 61: The Name of Jesus (2024)bb84caa0-2381-41bf-a3cd-b29f646fd434Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: The Name of Jesus (2024) Together with Fr. Mike, we examine the name above every other name: Jesus Christ. We explore the importance of this name and our reverence for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christians, unlike those practicing other religions, tend to use the name of our Father in heaven “in vain.” He explains how detrimental and tragic that can be. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 430-435. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we examine the name above every other name: Jesus Christ. We explore the importance of this name and our reverence for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christians, unlike those practicing other religions, tend to use the name of our Father in heaven “in vain.” He explains how detrimental and tragic that can be. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 430-435. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 61: The Name of Jesus (2024)2372a2b0-3b78-4e16-b40b-e2983390affdFri, 01 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2024) Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2024)5451c5ff-3e70-4109-a256-fd144bc6d4f1Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2024) Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2024)7d3ce6d4-4003-4c35-af4d-b35e3a980ef7Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2024) Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2024)dc4c287c-561c-4e29-bf4b-8be1eb9d4805Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLessons from a Praying MantisKyle stared out the window, his homework forgotten on the table in front of him. He had been daydreaming, not very interested in solving his math problems, when he noticed a praying mantis perched on the bush outside. Kyle was mesmerized by the interesting creature. The mantis didn't move; he stood still with his front legs held together, looking like he was praying.As Kyle continued to watch, he saw an insect land on a branch right in front of the creature. All at once, the praying mantis lunged forward and grabbed the insect. Wow, he's hunting! Kyle thought to himself. He was still watching the praying mantis when his mom walked in."Homework done?" Mom asked."Not yet, but look at this praying mantis. Is he cool or what? He just caught his dinner a few minutes ago." Kyle proceeded to tell his mom about how the praying mantis had remained still in a praying stance until an insect had appeared on the branch in front of him and then snatched it up."That's pretty neat. God sure created some interesting creatures. You know, Kyle, the praying mantis always reminds me of how the Bible tells us to pray. There's a verse that tells us to stay alert and be persistent in our prayers.""That sounds like a praying mantis waiting to catch a bug," said Kyle.Mom nodded. "The praying mantis is in his ready stance, waiting with confidence, knowing he will catch his dinner. As Christians, we need to be in that ready stance of prayer too. The Bible reminds us that we are dependent on God to provide for us and help us in everything we do, and He wants us to bring our needs and requests to Him in prayer. Just like the praying mantis is confident he will catch his dinner; we can be confident that God will hear us when we pray and that He will answer us. We are His beloved children, so even when He doesn't answer the way we want, we can trust Him to do good things through our prayers, knowing that He gave His own Son so we could have the joy and peace of Jesus in our lives." "Wow, that's really cool!" Kyle grinned and folded his hands. "Now I'm in my ready stance too." –Lisa Fuller

Kyle stared out the window, his homework forgotten on the table in front of him. He had been daydreaming, not very interested in solving his math problems, when he noticed a praying mantis perched on the bush outside. Kyle was mesmerized by the interesting creature. The mantis didn't move; he stood still with his front legs held together, looking like he was praying.As Kyle continued to watch, he saw an insect land on a branch right in front of the creature. All at once, the praying mantis lunged forward and grabbed the insect. Wow, he's hunting! Kyle thought to himself. He was still watching the praying mantis when his mom walked in."Homework done?" Mom asked."Not yet, but look at this praying mantis. Is he cool or what? He just caught his dinner a few minutes ago." Kyle proceeded to tell his mom about how the praying mantis had remained still in a praying stance until an insect had appeared on the branch in front of him and then snatched it up."That's pretty neat. God sure created some interesting creatures. You know, Kyle, the praying mantis always reminds me of how the Bible tells us to pray. There's a verse that tells us to stay alert and be persistent in our prayers.""That sounds like a praying mantis waiting to catch a bug," said Kyle.Mom nodded. "The praying mantis is in his ready stance, waiting with confidence, knowing he will catch his dinner. As Christians, we need to be in that ready stance of prayer too. The Bible reminds us that we are dependent on God to provide for us and help us in everything we do, and He wants us to bring our needs and requests to Him in prayer. Just like the praying mantis is confident he will catch his dinner; we can be confident that God will hear us when we pray and that He will answer us. We are His beloved children, so even when He doesn't answer the way we want, we can trust Him to do good things through our prayers, knowing that He gave His own Son so we could have the joy and peace of Jesus in our lives." "Wow, that's really cool!" Kyle grinned and folded his hands. "Now I'm in my ready stance too." –Lisa Fuller

Lessons from a Praying Mantis3ee2b035-10c4-4561-a120-d40944f7ad67Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLessons from a Praying MantisKyle stared out the window, his homework forgotten on the table in front of him. He had been daydreaming, not very interested in solving his math problems, when he noticed a praying mantis perched on the bush outside. Kyle was mesmerized by the interesting creature. The mantis didn't move; he stood still with his front legs held together, looking like he was praying.As Kyle continued to watch, he saw an insect land on a branch right in front of the creature. All at once, the praying mantis lunged forward and grabbed the insect. Wow, he's hunting! Kyle thought to himself. He was still watching the praying mantis when his mom walked in."Homework done?" Mom asked."Not yet, but look at this praying mantis. Is he cool or what? He just caught his dinner a few minutes ago." Kyle proceeded to tell his mom about how the praying mantis had remained still in a praying stance until an insect had appeared on the branch in front of him and then snatched it up."That's pretty neat. God sure created some interesting creatures. You know, Kyle, the praying mantis always reminds me of how the Bible tells us to pray. There's a verse that tells us to stay alert and be persistent in our prayers.""That sounds like a praying mantis waiting to catch a bug," said Kyle.Mom nodded. "The praying mantis is in his ready stance, waiting with confidence, knowing he will catch his dinner. As Christians, we need to be in that ready stance of prayer too. The Bible reminds us that we are dependent on God to provide for us and help us in everything we do, and He wants us to bring our needs and requests to Him in prayer. Just like the praying mantis is confident he will catch his dinner; we can be confident that God will hear us when we pray and that He will answer us. We are His beloved children, so even when He doesn't answer the way we want, we can trust Him to do good things through our prayers, knowing that He gave His own Son so we could have the joy and peace of Jesus in our lives." "Wow, that's really cool!" Kyle grinned and folded his hands. "Now I'm in my ready stance too." –Lisa Fuller

Kyle stared out the window, his homework forgotten on the table in front of him. He had been daydreaming, not very interested in solving his math problems, when he noticed a praying mantis perched on the bush outside. Kyle was mesmerized by the interesting creature. The mantis didn't move; he stood still with his front legs held together, looking like he was praying.As Kyle continued to watch, he saw an insect land on a branch right in front of the creature. All at once, the praying mantis lunged forward and grabbed the insect. Wow, he's hunting! Kyle thought to himself. He was still watching the praying mantis when his mom walked in."Homework done?" Mom asked."Not yet, but look at this praying mantis. Is he cool or what? He just caught his dinner a few minutes ago." Kyle proceeded to tell his mom about how the praying mantis had remained still in a praying stance until an insect had appeared on the branch in front of him and then snatched it up."That's pretty neat. God sure created some interesting creatures. You know, Kyle, the praying mantis always reminds me of how the Bible tells us to pray. There's a verse that tells us to stay alert and be persistent in our prayers.""That sounds like a praying mantis waiting to catch a bug," said Kyle.Mom nodded. "The praying mantis is in his ready stance, waiting with confidence, knowing he will catch his dinner. As Christians, we need to be in that ready stance of prayer too. The Bible reminds us that we are dependent on God to provide for us and help us in everything we do, and He wants us to bring our needs and requests to Him in prayer. Just like the praying mantis is confident he will catch his dinner; we can be confident that God will hear us when we pray and that He will answer us. We are His beloved children, so even when He doesn't answer the way we want, we can trust Him to do good things through our prayers, knowing that He gave His own Son so we could have the joy and peace of Jesus in our lives." "Wow, that's really cool!" Kyle grinned and folded his hands. "Now I'm in my ready stance too." –Lisa Fuller

Lessons from a Praying Mantis0b10c3ce-c307-4a47-a687-5609a5b66dd3Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat's Inside a Humble Heart? &quot;But the Lord said to Samuel, &#39;Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.&#39;” - 1 Samuel 16:7 What does God see when he looks into our hearts? Does he see a humble, contrite and broken heart, that he will not spurn? Today Fr. Mike Schmitz shares a word of encouragement from the book of 1 Samuel for how to shape our hearts so that the Lord can be present to them and abide in them. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;But the Lord said to Samuel, &#39;Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.&#39;” - 1 Samuel 16:7 What does God see when he looks into our hearts? Does he see a humble, contrite and broken heart, that he will not spurn? Today Fr. Mike Schmitz shares a word of encouragement from the book of 1 Samuel for how to shape our hearts so that the Lord can be present to them and abide in them. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat's Inside a Humble Heart?00d3cb80-1463-4b22-bbbb-5969710ea271Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat's Inside a Humble Heart? &quot;But the Lord said to Samuel, &#39;Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.&#39;” - 1 Samuel 16:7 What does God see when he looks into our hearts? Does he see a humble, contrite and broken heart, that he will not spurn? Today Fr. Mike Schmitz shares a word of encouragement from the book of 1 Samuel for how to shape our hearts so that the Lord can be present to them and abide in them. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;But the Lord said to Samuel, &#39;Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.&#39;” - 1 Samuel 16:7 What does God see when he looks into our hearts? Does he see a humble, contrite and broken heart, that he will not spurn? Today Fr. Mike Schmitz shares a word of encouragement from the book of 1 Samuel for how to shape our hearts so that the Lord can be present to them and abide in them. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat's Inside a Humble Heart?f3fc49cf-dbc9-484a-88dc-b17a8a701ef6Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#856 - Psalms 119 – Kaph-MemThis episode is part 93 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 4th of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience and on seeking the Lord. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-119-kaph-mem/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 93 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 4th of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience and on seeking the Lord. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-119-kaph-mem/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#856 - Psalms 119 – Kaph-Mem9be84986-b812-4bb4-809b-7470bdaa0703Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000891https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSin, Shame, and What's at StakeSin brings in its wake a barrage of emotional consequences and external damages. If the sin has long-term effects, we can feel substantial guilt and often shame for our failings and selfishness. This same thing can happen if the sin is habitual or uniquely toxic. How do you heal from shame, overcome guilt, and rightly order your life to avoid despair and frustration? Today, we discuss how men either become weak or foolishly arrogant in response to the shame they experience. We want to make sure you understand the difference between guilt and shame, the benefits they can bring to your life, as well as tactics to consistently move forward. ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 25 mins of episode 148 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we discuss how to overcome shame successfully: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 10 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sin brings in its wake a barrage of emotional consequences and external damages. If the sin has long-term effects, we can feel substantial guilt and often shame for our failings and selfishness. This same thing can happen if the sin is habitual or uniquely toxic. How do you heal from shame, overcome guilt, and rightly order your life to avoid despair and frustration? Today, we discuss how men either become weak or foolishly arrogant in response to the shame they experience. We want to make sure you understand the difference between guilt and shame, the benefits they can bring to your life, as well as tactics to consistently move forward. ✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 25 mins of episode 148 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we discuss how to overcome shame successfully: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 10 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSin, Shame, and What's at Stake65e22435-1d7a-4680-92a3-67308431725aThu, 29 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +00003373https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Narcissism Doctor: "1 In 6 People Are Narcissists!", "Are Narcissists Better In Bed?", "Can A Narcissist Change? - Dr. Ramani Durvasula1 in 6 people are narcissists, so what is a narcissist and how can you spot one? Dr Ramani Durvasula is a clinical psychologist, Professor of Psychology at California State University, and the Founder and CEO of LUNA Education, Training & Consulting. She is also the author of books such as ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving a Relationship with a Narcissist’, and ‘"Don't You Know Who I Am?": How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility’. In this conversation Dr. Ramani and Steven discuss topics such as, whether your partner is a narcissist, the 4 types of narcissist, why up to 50% of famous people are narcissists, and whether narcissists are better in bed. (00:00) Intro (02:08) Why Dedicating Your Life To Studying Narcissism (03:10) The Cost Of Narcissism (06:07) How To Spot A Narcissist (12:27) How To Differentiate An Asshole From A Narcissist (15:19) Can You Cure Narcissism? (16:39) What Gender Tends To Be More Narcissistic (18:24) The Types Of Narcissism (25:07) How Many People Are Narcissists? (27:21) Is Social Media Fuelling More Narcissists (32:09) Where Does Narcissism Come From Genetics Environment (36:06) Narcissism Lives In A Spectrum (37:08) Are Narcissists More Successful (40:12) The Empathic CEOs Are Rare (43:04) Does Money Make You More Narcissistic? (47:03) How Do You Know If You Are A Narcissist (50:19) What People Get Attracted To Narcissist? (53:41) How To Know If My Partner Is A Narcissist (55:32) The Three Rs: How To Know If You're In A Negative Relationship (59:28) Pathological Manipulation (01:00:56) What's Projection? (01:04:20) Can They Take Feedback (01:05:55) Gaslighting, What Is It? (01:10:49) How To Deal With Being Gaslit (01:13:10) Do Narcissists Engage In Domestic Behaviour (01:15:17) What Should I Do If My Boss Is A Narcissist (01:17:31) Can You Get Out From A Narcissistic Person (01:21:32) Can You Be Happy In A Relationship With A Narcissist (01:23:08) What Is The Weak Point Of A Narcissist (01:24:44) Why Don't They Like Authentic People (01:25:51) Famous Narcissists (01:31:55) You Can Come Back From Narcissistic Abuse (01:34:04) Hardest Day Of Your Life You can order Dr Ramani’s most recent book, ‘It's Not You: How to Identify and Heal from NARCISSISTIC People’, here: https://amzn.to/42YI79K Follow Dr Ramani Twitter - https://bit.ly/3wF91ra Instagram - https://bit.ly/48A634K Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Eightsleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/uk/steven/ Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 in 6 people are narcissists, so what is a narcissist and how can you spot one? Dr Ramani Durvasula is a clinical psychologist, Professor of Psychology at California State University, and the Founder and CEO of LUNA Education, Training & Consulting. She is also the author of books such as ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving a Relationship with a Narcissist’, and ‘"Don't You Know Who I Am?": How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility’. In this conversation Dr. Ramani and Steven discuss topics such as, whether your partner is a narcissist, the 4 types of narcissist, why up to 50% of famous people are narcissists, and whether narcissists are better in bed. (00:00) Intro (02:08) Why Dedicating Your Life To Studying Narcissism (03:10) The Cost Of Narcissism (06:07) How To Spot A Narcissist (12:27) How To Differentiate An Asshole From A Narcissist (15:19) Can You Cure Narcissism? (16:39) What Gender Tends To Be More Narcissistic (18:24) The Types Of Narcissism (25:07) How Many People Are Narcissists? (27:21) Is Social Media Fuelling More Narcissists (32:09) Where Does Narcissism Come From Genetics Environment (36:06) Narcissism Lives In A Spectrum (37:08) Are Narcissists More Successful (40:12) The Empathic CEOs Are Rare (43:04) Does Money Make You More Narcissistic? (47:03) How Do You Know If You Are A Narcissist (50:19) What People Get Attracted To Narcissist? (53:41) How To Know If My Partner Is A Narcissist (55:32) The Three Rs: How To Know If You're In A Negative Relationship (59:28) Pathological Manipulation (01:00:56) What's Projection? (01:04:20) Can They Take Feedback (01:05:55) Gaslighting, What Is It? (01:10:49) How To Deal With Being Gaslit (01:13:10) Do Narcissists Engage In Domestic Behaviour (01:15:17) What Should I Do If My Boss Is A Narcissist (01:17:31) Can You Get Out From A Narcissistic Person (01:21:32) Can You Be Happy In A Relationship With A Narcissist (01:23:08) What Is The Weak Point Of A Narcissist (01:24:44) Why Don't They Like Authentic People (01:25:51) Famous Narcissists (01:31:55) You Can Come Back From Narcissistic Abuse (01:34:04) Hardest Day Of Your Life You can order Dr Ramani’s most recent book, ‘It's Not You: How to Identify and Heal from NARCISSISTIC People’, here: https://amzn.to/42YI79K Follow Dr Ramani Twitter - https://bit.ly/3wF91ra Instagram - https://bit.ly/48A634K Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Eightsleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/uk/steven/ Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Narcissism Doctor: "1 In 6 People Are Narcissists!", "Are Narcissists Better In Bed?", "Can A Narcissist Change? - Dr. Ramani Durvasula83b21125-87ae-4e81-ba6f-b07c29b80886Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +00006262https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2024) Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2024)8d4eef08-30cc-415b-bb08-ab1034108634Thu, 29 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: God Sends His Only Son (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes that God did not have to do anything for us after the Fall, yet he sent us his only Son, and through his Son, we have received grace upon grace. We learn that the transmission of the Christian faith consists of proclaiming Jesus Christ to lead others to faith in him. If we are called to teach him, we must first have a relationship with him. Just as the Apostles burned with a desire to spread the Good News, we too are called to catechize and deliver the word of Christ as his spokesmen on Earth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 422-429. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike emphasizes that God did not have to do anything for us after the Fall, yet he sent us his only Son, and through his Son, we have received grace upon grace. We learn that the transmission of the Christian faith consists of proclaiming Jesus Christ to lead others to faith in him. If we are called to teach him, we must first have a relationship with him. Just as the Apostles burned with a desire to spread the Good News, we too are called to catechize and deliver the word of Christ as his spokesmen on Earth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 422-429. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 60: God Sends His Only Son (2024)e89ce37b-8c45-4d52-b753-24191dcc65ebThu, 29 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: God Sends His Only Son (2024) Fr. Mike emphasizes that God did not have to do anything for us after the Fall, yet he sent us his only Son, and through his Son, we have received grace upon grace. We learn that the transmission of the Christian faith consists of proclaiming Jesus Christ to lead others to faith in him. If we are called to teach him, we must first have a relationship with him. Just as the Apostles burned with a desire to spread the Good News, we too are called to catechize and deliver the word of Christ as his spokesmen on Earth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 422-429. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike emphasizes that God did not have to do anything for us after the Fall, yet he sent us his only Son, and through his Son, we have received grace upon grace. We learn that the transmission of the Christian faith consists of proclaiming Jesus Christ to lead others to faith in him. If we are called to teach him, we must first have a relationship with him. Just as the Apostles burned with a desire to spread the Good News, we too are called to catechize and deliver the word of Christ as his spokesmen on Earth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 422-429. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 60: God Sends His Only Son (2024)9be727c2-9a44-48a0-9c55-2379fbdc8b8aThu, 29 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2024) Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2024)329dd51a-300e-4412-b59b-8ceb9b7620adThu, 29 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2024) Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2024)be1cb945-d4e0-4f1f-999f-bf1e56c438e3Thu, 29 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2024) Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2024)916dd9da-4add-41ea-b727-2600118e0bccThu, 29 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPlanting TreesTired and sweaty, Gabriel came into the house. "Mom! Do we have any more lemonade? It's like a billion degrees out there." "I'm making lemonade right now," Mom said. "I can't believe the weather we're having this early in the year! I'm surprised you and Max are playing basketball in this heat." "It's basketball season," Gabriel said, as if that would explain everything. "We're going to sit in the shade of the oak tree while we drink lemonade and cool off." "Good idea," said Mom. "And since you're taking a break from basketball, why don't you and your brother help me sort these things when you finish your lemonade?" Gabriel frowned. "Do we have to? I mean, we will if you say we have to, but…" He paused and looked at the piles of new and used items on the table and floor. "You're giving all those things to the organization that helps people in need and tells them about Jesus, right?" he asked. "We've done that before, but then we never hear anything more about it. If it does any good, we never see it." "Well, we do get reports now and then," Mom assured him. She stared out the window a moment. "But even when we don't, it's like that old oak tree in the backyard."Gabriel looked up, puzzled. "It is?""Your great-grandfather planted that tree as a sapling, knowing he'd never enjoy its cool, refreshing shade on a hot afternoon." Mom smiled at Gabriel. "But he planted it anyway.""And now we enjoy the shade on hot days," said Gabriel.Mom nodded and put glasses of cold lemonade on a tray. "We don't always see the fruit of our labors right away--if ever. We help others because of the love Jesus has shown us, and we want them to know about His love too. We can trust Him to use our efforts to bring more people to faith in Him, maybe now or maybe years from now. He doesn't waste any work that's done for Him."Gabriel picked up the tray with the lemonade and started for the door. Then he stopped and looked back at his mom. "We'll come help you as soon as this lemonade is gone," he told her. –Mike Dize

Tired and sweaty, Gabriel came into the house. "Mom! Do we have any more lemonade? It's like a billion degrees out there." "I'm making lemonade right now," Mom said. "I can't believe the weather we're having this early in the year! I'm surprised you and Max are playing basketball in this heat." "It's basketball season," Gabriel said, as if that would explain everything. "We're going to sit in the shade of the oak tree while we drink lemonade and cool off." "Good idea," said Mom. "And since you're taking a break from basketball, why don't you and your brother help me sort these things when you finish your lemonade?" Gabriel frowned. "Do we have to? I mean, we will if you say we have to, but…" He paused and looked at the piles of new and used items on the table and floor. "You're giving all those things to the organization that helps people in need and tells them about Jesus, right?" he asked. "We've done that before, but then we never hear anything more about it. If it does any good, we never see it." "Well, we do get reports now and then," Mom assured him. She stared out the window a moment. "But even when we don't, it's like that old oak tree in the backyard."Gabriel looked up, puzzled. "It is?""Your great-grandfather planted that tree as a sapling, knowing he'd never enjoy its cool, refreshing shade on a hot afternoon." Mom smiled at Gabriel. "But he planted it anyway.""And now we enjoy the shade on hot days," said Gabriel.Mom nodded and put glasses of cold lemonade on a tray. "We don't always see the fruit of our labors right away--if ever. We help others because of the love Jesus has shown us, and we want them to know about His love too. We can trust Him to use our efforts to bring more people to faith in Him, maybe now or maybe years from now. He doesn't waste any work that's done for Him."Gabriel picked up the tray with the lemonade and started for the door. Then he stopped and looked back at his mom. "We'll come help you as soon as this lemonade is gone," he told her. –Mike Dize

Planting Trees4ab6ff51-a70c-4ae7-8132-df508d1e8bf2Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPlanting TreesTired and sweaty, Gabriel came into the house. "Mom! Do we have any more lemonade? It's like a billion degrees out there." "I'm making lemonade right now," Mom said. "I can't believe the weather we're having this early in the year! I'm surprised you and Max are playing basketball in this heat." "It's basketball season," Gabriel said, as if that would explain everything. "We're going to sit in the shade of the oak tree while we drink lemonade and cool off." "Good idea," said Mom. "And since you're taking a break from basketball, why don't you and your brother help me sort these things when you finish your lemonade?" Gabriel frowned. "Do we have to? I mean, we will if you say we have to, but…" He paused and looked at the piles of new and used items on the table and floor. "You're giving all those things to the organization that helps people in need and tells them about Jesus, right?" he asked. "We've done that before, but then we never hear anything more about it. If it does any good, we never see it." "Well, we do get reports now and then," Mom assured him. She stared out the window a moment. "But even when we don't, it's like that old oak tree in the backyard."Gabriel looked up, puzzled. "It is?""Your great-grandfather planted that tree as a sapling, knowing he'd never enjoy its cool, refreshing shade on a hot afternoon." Mom smiled at Gabriel. "But he planted it anyway.""And now we enjoy the shade on hot days," said Gabriel.Mom nodded and put glasses of cold lemonade on a tray. "We don't always see the fruit of our labors right away--if ever. We help others because of the love Jesus has shown us, and we want them to know about His love too. We can trust Him to use our efforts to bring more people to faith in Him, maybe now or maybe years from now. He doesn't waste any work that's done for Him."Gabriel picked up the tray with the lemonade and started for the door. Then he stopped and looked back at his mom. "We'll come help you as soon as this lemonade is gone," he told her. –Mike Dize

Tired and sweaty, Gabriel came into the house. "Mom! Do we have any more lemonade? It's like a billion degrees out there." "I'm making lemonade right now," Mom said. "I can't believe the weather we're having this early in the year! I'm surprised you and Max are playing basketball in this heat." "It's basketball season," Gabriel said, as if that would explain everything. "We're going to sit in the shade of the oak tree while we drink lemonade and cool off." "Good idea," said Mom. "And since you're taking a break from basketball, why don't you and your brother help me sort these things when you finish your lemonade?" Gabriel frowned. "Do we have to? I mean, we will if you say we have to, but…" He paused and looked at the piles of new and used items on the table and floor. "You're giving all those things to the organization that helps people in need and tells them about Jesus, right?" he asked. "We've done that before, but then we never hear anything more about it. If it does any good, we never see it." "Well, we do get reports now and then," Mom assured him. She stared out the window a moment. "But even when we don't, it's like that old oak tree in the backyard."Gabriel looked up, puzzled. "It is?""Your great-grandfather planted that tree as a sapling, knowing he'd never enjoy its cool, refreshing shade on a hot afternoon." Mom smiled at Gabriel. "But he planted it anyway.""And now we enjoy the shade on hot days," said Gabriel.Mom nodded and put glasses of cold lemonade on a tray. "We don't always see the fruit of our labors right away--if ever. We help others because of the love Jesus has shown us, and we want them to know about His love too. We can trust Him to use our efforts to bring more people to faith in Him, maybe now or maybe years from now. He doesn't waste any work that's done for Him."Gabriel picked up the tray with the lemonade and started for the door. Then he stopped and looked back at his mom. "We'll come help you as soon as this lemonade is gone," he told her. –Mike Dize

Planting Treese298e0b2-11e1-42cd-b72f-33ab7359c475Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#319: Noah part 8; Exiting the Ark; Embracing New BeginningsGenesis 8:15-19 We listen in as the ark becomes a hive activity. Even the animals must have sensed the excitement that they were getting close to exiting the ark! Oh to stretch their legs and run full speed using the strong legs God had given them! We discuss what it must have been like to leave the known, safety of the ark for something new. Kids will consider times in their life when they experienced going from something known to the unknown and how we can trust God during it.   P⁠⁠lease support us by enjoying the bonus content.⁠⁠⁠ Access our coloring pages AND BRAND NEW Noah Bible Study that follows the episodes here. The study is for both adults and children &amp; is found in the $5 and up tiers or bought by week under the SHOP tab. If you join any tier, you can try it for FREE and browse it yourself, and get 10% off if you pay for the year. I hope your family enjoys it &amp; from my family to yours, thanks for supporting us. Free Read-A-Loud book pdf ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ Connect⁠⁠⁠ here⁠ If your child would like their coloring pages shared, send them ⁠here ⁠ and I will share them on our instagram page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genesis 8:15-19 We listen in as the ark becomes a hive activity. Even the animals must have sensed the excitement that they were getting close to exiting the ark! Oh to stretch their legs and run full speed using the strong legs God had given them! We discuss what it must have been like to leave the known, safety of the ark for something new. Kids will consider times in their life when they experienced going from something known to the unknown and how we can trust God during it.   P⁠⁠lease support us by enjoying the bonus content.⁠⁠⁠ Access our coloring pages AND BRAND NEW Noah Bible Study that follows the episodes here. The study is for both adults and children &amp; is found in the $5 and up tiers or bought by week under the SHOP tab. If you join any tier, you can try it for FREE and browse it yourself, and get 10% off if you pay for the year. I hope your family enjoys it &amp; from my family to yours, thanks for supporting us. Free Read-A-Loud book pdf ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ Connect⁠⁠⁠ here⁠ If your child would like their coloring pages shared, send them ⁠here ⁠ and I will share them on our instagram page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#319: Noah part 8; Exiting the Ark; Embracing New Beginnings3fd562e9-0c03-4b26-95a4-abec4fd348e0Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +00001184https://216.73.216.191/allTags#528 Can Catholics Fix Feminism? - Carrie GressCarrie Gress explores the intricate relationship between feminism and Catholicism. From tracing feminism&#8217;s historical roots to discussing its impact on modern society, she offers an insightful perspective on how the Church can provide an alternative to the prevailing feminist ideology. Tune in as she navigates through complex topics with depth and clarity, shedding light on the path forward for Catholics in today&#8217;s world. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, an…

Carrie Gress explores the intricate relationship between feminism and Catholicism. From tracing feminism&#8217;s historical roots to discussing its impact on modern society, she offers an insightful perspective on how the Church can provide an alternative to the prevailing feminist ideology. Tune in as she navigates through complex topics with depth and clarity, shedding light on the path forward for Catholics in today&#8217;s world. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, an…

#528 Can Catholics Fix Feminism? - Carrie Gressffa1d280-676f-4626-a4f0-d02dd533e0b9Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Obligations to God (2024) As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 59: Obligations to God (2024)9ffd88c5-87b2-43e1-b548-9262185afaf1Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Summary of The Fall (2024) We have arrived at the “nugget day” or the In Brief for the sections on The Father and Original Sin. Fr. Mike reiterates the important idea that every human person is good, but every human person is also broken. This brokenness and inclination towards sin is called concupiscence. However, as St. Paul reminds us “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). Fr. Mike concludes with the sentiment of hope that we believe that the world has been established and set free by God’s love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 413-421. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have arrived at the “nugget day” or the In Brief for the sections on The Father and Original Sin. Fr. Mike reiterates the important idea that every human person is good, but every human person is also broken. This brokenness and inclination towards sin is called concupiscence. However, as St. Paul reminds us “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). Fr. Mike concludes with the sentiment of hope that we believe that the world has been established and set free by God’s love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 413-421. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 59: Summary of The Fall (2024)49d20f22-5121-4c61-b57a-43e052cc84b7Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Summary of The Fall (2024) We have arrived at the “nugget day” or the In Brief for the sections on The Father and Original Sin. Fr. Mike reiterates the important idea that every human person is good, but every human person is also broken. This brokenness and inclination towards sin is called concupiscence. However, as St. Paul reminds us “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). Fr. Mike concludes with the sentiment of hope that we believe that the world has been established and set free by God’s love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 413-421. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have arrived at the “nugget day” or the In Brief for the sections on The Father and Original Sin. Fr. Mike reiterates the important idea that every human person is good, but every human person is also broken. This brokenness and inclination towards sin is called concupiscence. However, as St. Paul reminds us “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). Fr. Mike concludes with the sentiment of hope that we believe that the world has been established and set free by God’s love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 413-421. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 59: Summary of The Fall (2024)d3aa364f-eb39-4313-a9c7-405e89225a4dWed, 28 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Obligations to God (2024) As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 59: Obligations to God (2024)db614e19-9978-4172-94c8-7d6877a2b849Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Obligations to God (2024) As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 59: Obligations to God (2024)16dd9485-c959-4a84-8cdc-637d22ea4c98Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Obligations to God (2024) As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 59: Obligations to God (2024)8fa5ed00-8f88-4731-951c-5bb2fa38412aWed, 28 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo Amazing Tricks Required"Next week we will have a pet show," Ivy's teacher announced to her class.Ivy's feet did a happy dance. She couldn't wait to bring her dog Mose to school.Violet waved her hand. "Do you want my mother to be the judge? She knows all about dog shows because my French poodle, Queenie, is in lots of them.""It's kind of you to offer, Violet, but it's not a contest, so we won't need a judge.""Queenie can do eleven tricks," Violet said. Uh-oh. Mose didn't know any tricks. Ivy better get on the ball. Hey, that would be a good one. He could stand on a ball and add numbers. When Ivy said ten plus one, he could bark eleven times. Even Violet's dog probably couldn't do that."Violet's poodle can do eleven tricks," Ivy said that night at supper. "Plus, she's a queen. And she came from France, which is a very fancy place." Ivy plunked her elbows on the table and plopped her chin in her hands. Mose had come from the plain old animal shelter.Hey, wait a minute. She didn't know where he had been before the shelter.She sat up straight. "Do you think Mose could be from a royal family?" A loud snore came from under the table where Mose was lying. "He doesn't sound very royal to me," Mama said. Daddy shrugged. "Even kings snore.""So, he could be a king!" Ivy poked her head under the table. "Did you hear that, boy? You're a royal dog!"When they finished eating, Daddy got his Bible and turned to a page near the end. "This verse says we are God's children. Since he's our King, that means we're royal. But that's not the most important thing. What matters is that we belong to Him." "Just like Mose belongs to me." Ivy gave her dog a pat. "It doesn't matter if he can do amazing tricks or if he's a king. I love him because he's mine."Mama winked at Ivy. "That's the same reason God loves you."Ivy grinned. "Even though I can't stand on a ball and do math!" –Martha Hynson

"Next week we will have a pet show," Ivy's teacher announced to her class.Ivy's feet did a happy dance. She couldn't wait to bring her dog Mose to school.Violet waved her hand. "Do you want my mother to be the judge? She knows all about dog shows because my French poodle, Queenie, is in lots of them.""It's kind of you to offer, Violet, but it's not a contest, so we won't need a judge.""Queenie can do eleven tricks," Violet said. Uh-oh. Mose didn't know any tricks. Ivy better get on the ball. Hey, that would be a good one. He could stand on a ball and add numbers. When Ivy said ten plus one, he could bark eleven times. Even Violet's dog probably couldn't do that."Violet's poodle can do eleven tricks," Ivy said that night at supper. "Plus, she's a queen. And she came from France, which is a very fancy place." Ivy plunked her elbows on the table and plopped her chin in her hands. Mose had come from the plain old animal shelter.Hey, wait a minute. She didn't know where he had been before the shelter.She sat up straight. "Do you think Mose could be from a royal family?" A loud snore came from under the table where Mose was lying. "He doesn't sound very royal to me," Mama said. Daddy shrugged. "Even kings snore.""So, he could be a king!" Ivy poked her head under the table. "Did you hear that, boy? You're a royal dog!"When they finished eating, Daddy got his Bible and turned to a page near the end. "This verse says we are God's children. Since he's our King, that means we're royal. But that's not the most important thing. What matters is that we belong to Him." "Just like Mose belongs to me." Ivy gave her dog a pat. "It doesn't matter if he can do amazing tricks or if he's a king. I love him because he's mine."Mama winked at Ivy. "That's the same reason God loves you."Ivy grinned. "Even though I can't stand on a ball and do math!" –Martha Hynson

No Amazing Tricks Requiredb6619d11-9030-454f-aa9d-a1237bb75ea8Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo Amazing Tricks Required"Next week we will have a pet show," Ivy's teacher announced to her class.Ivy's feet did a happy dance. She couldn't wait to bring her dog Mose to school.Violet waved her hand. "Do you want my mother to be the judge? She knows all about dog shows because my French poodle, Queenie, is in lots of them.""It's kind of you to offer, Violet, but it's not a contest, so we won't need a judge.""Queenie can do eleven tricks," Violet said. Uh-oh. Mose didn't know any tricks. Ivy better get on the ball. Hey, that would be a good one. He could stand on a ball and add numbers. When Ivy said ten plus one, he could bark eleven times. Even Violet's dog probably couldn't do that."Violet's poodle can do eleven tricks," Ivy said that night at supper. "Plus, she's a queen. And she came from France, which is a very fancy place." Ivy plunked her elbows on the table and plopped her chin in her hands. Mose had come from the plain old animal shelter.Hey, wait a minute. She didn't know where he had been before the shelter.She sat up straight. "Do you think Mose could be from a royal family?" A loud snore came from under the table where Mose was lying. "He doesn't sound very royal to me," Mama said. Daddy shrugged. "Even kings snore.""So, he could be a king!" Ivy poked her head under the table. "Did you hear that, boy? You're a royal dog!"When they finished eating, Daddy got his Bible and turned to a page near the end. "This verse says we are God's children. Since he's our King, that means we're royal. But that's not the most important thing. What matters is that we belong to Him." "Just like Mose belongs to me." Ivy gave her dog a pat. "It doesn't matter if he can do amazing tricks or if he's a king. I love him because he's mine."Mama winked at Ivy. "That's the same reason God loves you."Ivy grinned. "Even though I can't stand on a ball and do math!" –Martha Hynson

"Next week we will have a pet show," Ivy's teacher announced to her class.Ivy's feet did a happy dance. She couldn't wait to bring her dog Mose to school.Violet waved her hand. "Do you want my mother to be the judge? She knows all about dog shows because my French poodle, Queenie, is in lots of them.""It's kind of you to offer, Violet, but it's not a contest, so we won't need a judge.""Queenie can do eleven tricks," Violet said. Uh-oh. Mose didn't know any tricks. Ivy better get on the ball. Hey, that would be a good one. He could stand on a ball and add numbers. When Ivy said ten plus one, he could bark eleven times. Even Violet's dog probably couldn't do that."Violet's poodle can do eleven tricks," Ivy said that night at supper. "Plus, she's a queen. And she came from France, which is a very fancy place." Ivy plunked her elbows on the table and plopped her chin in her hands. Mose had come from the plain old animal shelter.Hey, wait a minute. She didn't know where he had been before the shelter.She sat up straight. "Do you think Mose could be from a royal family?" A loud snore came from under the table where Mose was lying. "He doesn't sound very royal to me," Mama said. Daddy shrugged. "Even kings snore.""So, he could be a king!" Ivy poked her head under the table. "Did you hear that, boy? You're a royal dog!"When they finished eating, Daddy got his Bible and turned to a page near the end. "This verse says we are God's children. Since he's our King, that means we're royal. But that's not the most important thing. What matters is that we belong to Him." "Just like Mose belongs to me." Ivy gave her dog a pat. "It doesn't matter if he can do amazing tricks or if he's a king. I love him because he's mine."Mama winked at Ivy. "That's the same reason God loves you."Ivy grinned. "Even though I can't stand on a ball and do math!" –Martha Hynson

No Amazing Tricks Requiredfc919e5d-fec5-4a28-87e9-ba26c873210bWed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: A Chosen People (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 58: A Chosen People (2024)8b4b8494-e417-4cc2-905e-262343e076f0Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle (2024) Fr. Mike explores the hard battle which each and every one of us must face, the battle with sin. Together, we examine the mystery of us being both free and under the power of the Devil. Fr. Mike emphasizes that if we are unaware of our wounded nature, it can lead to grave errors in our own lives. If we have an attitude that, “since I’m made good, then everything I’m drawn to must be good,” we can fall into temptation and evil. We conclude on a hopeful note; however, that even after we sinned, God did not abandon us to the “domain of death,” and with God’s grace, evil will never have the last word. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 407-412. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the hard battle which each and every one of us must face, the battle with sin. Together, we examine the mystery of us being both free and under the power of the Devil. Fr. Mike emphasizes that if we are unaware of our wounded nature, it can lead to grave errors in our own lives. If we have an attitude that, “since I’m made good, then everything I’m drawn to must be good,” we can fall into temptation and evil. We conclude on a hopeful note; however, that even after we sinned, God did not abandon us to the “domain of death,” and with God’s grace, evil will never have the last word. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 407-412. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle (2024)f86bf131-5051-4342-887d-22c70db7275bTue, 27 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle (2024) Fr. Mike explores the hard battle which each and every one of us must face, the battle with sin. Together, we examine the mystery of us being both free and under the power of the Devil. Fr. Mike emphasizes that if we are unaware of our wounded nature, it can lead to grave errors in our own lives. If we have an attitude that, “since I’m made good, then everything I’m drawn to must be good,” we can fall into temptation and evil. We conclude on a hopeful note; however, that even after we sinned, God did not abandon us to the “domain of death,” and with God’s grace, evil will never have the last word. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 407-412. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the hard battle which each and every one of us must face, the battle with sin. Together, we examine the mystery of us being both free and under the power of the Devil. Fr. Mike emphasizes that if we are unaware of our wounded nature, it can lead to grave errors in our own lives. If we have an attitude that, “since I’m made good, then everything I’m drawn to must be good,” we can fall into temptation and evil. We conclude on a hopeful note; however, that even after we sinned, God did not abandon us to the “domain of death,” and with God’s grace, evil will never have the last word. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 407-412. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle (2024)c2586cd2-bc29-463d-8cca-ea1ed1eb7746Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: A Chosen People (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 58: A Chosen People (2024)8d5d5452-cec0-40cb-89bb-e153a1b169abTue, 27 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: A Chosen People (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 58: A Chosen People (2024)e90f4e91-99f5-4d39-b337-9f4c79dc8bbdTue, 27 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: A Chosen People (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 58: A Chosen People (2024)2cd25678-e788-48e0-9690-f97c62e7e9b5Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Best AnswerIt hadn't been a good week for Isaiah. Nothing seemed to be fun anymore since his best friend Thomas moved away. "Please, dear God," Isaiah prayed every night, "let Thomas come back and live here again." "I know you miss Thomas very much," Dad said one afternoon as he and Isaiah washed the car. "But I don't think his family is going to move back here.""Yes, they will! I asked God to bring them back, and He'll answer my prayer. Won't He?""Well, yes…" Dad frowned a little and scratched his head. "Oh, I forgot to tell you--Mom's fixing stuffed green peppers to go with dinner tonight. She wanted to know if you'd eat some."Isaiah wrinkled his nose. "No thanks, I don't like stuffed green peppers.""I'll let her know," said Dad as he headed to the house. He came out a few minutes later. "Isaiah, Mom is fixing stuffed green peppers for dinner. Should I tell her you'll eat some?"Isaiah stood up from the wheel he'd been cleaning. "You already asked me about that, Dad. And I already said no! Don't you remember?"Dad laughed. "Yes, as a matter of fact, I do. Your answer was no surprise, by the way. It just wasn't what your mom was hoping to hear--she really likes those stuffed peppers. She wants you to like them too, but your answer is still no. It's like that with God--He will always listen to our prayers, and He will always answer, but sometimes the answer is no. We need to remember that He cares about us--that He loves us so much Jesus died for us--and trust Him to do what's best."Isaiah put down his sponge. "Why wouldn't God let Thomas come back here? It would make me a lot happier.""But it might not be best for Thomas's family. His father was very sick, you know, and the doctors said a warmer climate would be better for him. Instead of praying that Thomas will come back, maybe you could ask God to help his family adjust to their new home. This move might be harder for them than for you."Slowly Isaiah nodded. "Okay. And after I pray for Thomas and his family, I'll ask God to help me find a new friend here too." –Katherine R. Adams

It hadn't been a good week for Isaiah. Nothing seemed to be fun anymore since his best friend Thomas moved away. "Please, dear God," Isaiah prayed every night, "let Thomas come back and live here again." "I know you miss Thomas very much," Dad said one afternoon as he and Isaiah washed the car. "But I don't think his family is going to move back here.""Yes, they will! I asked God to bring them back, and He'll answer my prayer. Won't He?""Well, yes…" Dad frowned a little and scratched his head. "Oh, I forgot to tell you--Mom's fixing stuffed green peppers to go with dinner tonight. She wanted to know if you'd eat some."Isaiah wrinkled his nose. "No thanks, I don't like stuffed green peppers.""I'll let her know," said Dad as he headed to the house. He came out a few minutes later. "Isaiah, Mom is fixing stuffed green peppers for dinner. Should I tell her you'll eat some?"Isaiah stood up from the wheel he'd been cleaning. "You already asked me about that, Dad. And I already said no! Don't you remember?"Dad laughed. "Yes, as a matter of fact, I do. Your answer was no surprise, by the way. It just wasn't what your mom was hoping to hear--she really likes those stuffed peppers. She wants you to like them too, but your answer is still no. It's like that with God--He will always listen to our prayers, and He will always answer, but sometimes the answer is no. We need to remember that He cares about us--that He loves us so much Jesus died for us--and trust Him to do what's best."Isaiah put down his sponge. "Why wouldn't God let Thomas come back here? It would make me a lot happier.""But it might not be best for Thomas's family. His father was very sick, you know, and the doctors said a warmer climate would be better for him. Instead of praying that Thomas will come back, maybe you could ask God to help his family adjust to their new home. This move might be harder for them than for you."Slowly Isaiah nodded. "Okay. And after I pray for Thomas and his family, I'll ask God to help me find a new friend here too." –Katherine R. Adams

The Best Answer3d693d90-ab1b-48fc-b138-c91ce7da3a00Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Best AnswerIt hadn't been a good week for Isaiah. Nothing seemed to be fun anymore since his best friend Thomas moved away. "Please, dear God," Isaiah prayed every night, "let Thomas come back and live here again." "I know you miss Thomas very much," Dad said one afternoon as he and Isaiah washed the car. "But I don't think his family is going to move back here.""Yes, they will! I asked God to bring them back, and He'll answer my prayer. Won't He?""Well, yes…" Dad frowned a little and scratched his head. "Oh, I forgot to tell you--Mom's fixing stuffed green peppers to go with dinner tonight. She wanted to know if you'd eat some."Isaiah wrinkled his nose. "No thanks, I don't like stuffed green peppers.""I'll let her know," said Dad as he headed to the house. He came out a few minutes later. "Isaiah, Mom is fixing stuffed green peppers for dinner. Should I tell her you'll eat some?"Isaiah stood up from the wheel he'd been cleaning. "You already asked me about that, Dad. And I already said no! Don't you remember?"Dad laughed. "Yes, as a matter of fact, I do. Your answer was no surprise, by the way. It just wasn't what your mom was hoping to hear--she really likes those stuffed peppers. She wants you to like them too, but your answer is still no. It's like that with God--He will always listen to our prayers, and He will always answer, but sometimes the answer is no. We need to remember that He cares about us--that He loves us so much Jesus died for us--and trust Him to do what's best."Isaiah put down his sponge. "Why wouldn't God let Thomas come back here? It would make me a lot happier.""But it might not be best for Thomas's family. His father was very sick, you know, and the doctors said a warmer climate would be better for him. Instead of praying that Thomas will come back, maybe you could ask God to help his family adjust to their new home. This move might be harder for them than for you."Slowly Isaiah nodded. "Okay. And after I pray for Thomas and his family, I'll ask God to help me find a new friend here too." –Katherine R. Adams

It hadn't been a good week for Isaiah. Nothing seemed to be fun anymore since his best friend Thomas moved away. "Please, dear God," Isaiah prayed every night, "let Thomas come back and live here again." "I know you miss Thomas very much," Dad said one afternoon as he and Isaiah washed the car. "But I don't think his family is going to move back here.""Yes, they will! I asked God to bring them back, and He'll answer my prayer. Won't He?""Well, yes…" Dad frowned a little and scratched his head. "Oh, I forgot to tell you--Mom's fixing stuffed green peppers to go with dinner tonight. She wanted to know if you'd eat some."Isaiah wrinkled his nose. "No thanks, I don't like stuffed green peppers.""I'll let her know," said Dad as he headed to the house. He came out a few minutes later. "Isaiah, Mom is fixing stuffed green peppers for dinner. Should I tell her you'll eat some?"Isaiah stood up from the wheel he'd been cleaning. "You already asked me about that, Dad. And I already said no! Don't you remember?"Dad laughed. "Yes, as a matter of fact, I do. Your answer was no surprise, by the way. It just wasn't what your mom was hoping to hear--she really likes those stuffed peppers. She wants you to like them too, but your answer is still no. It's like that with God--He will always listen to our prayers, and He will always answer, but sometimes the answer is no. We need to remember that He cares about us--that He loves us so much Jesus died for us--and trust Him to do what's best."Isaiah put down his sponge. "Why wouldn't God let Thomas come back here? It would make me a lot happier.""But it might not be best for Thomas's family. His father was very sick, you know, and the doctors said a warmer climate would be better for him. Instead of praying that Thomas will come back, maybe you could ask God to help his family adjust to their new home. This move might be harder for them than for you."Slowly Isaiah nodded. "Okay. And after I pray for Thomas and his family, I'll ask God to help me find a new friend here too." –Katherine R. Adams

The Best Answer50e333d4-72ba-469b-8548-f9328f081f85Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Understand WomenWhether you're married or not, it's a safe assumption to say you've been confused by how women think. All men are, at least sometimes. But what if there were at least some guidelines to help you better understand her? Join me in this episode as I offer you 10 different perspectives on specific ways that women think differently from men. I also offer you some specific tips and tricks to help you better understand and connect with a woman. Both men and women are created in the image of God, with equal dignity. Sometimes, though, a better perspective offers better understanding of this truth.

Whether you're married or not, it's a safe assumption to say you've been confused by how women think. All men are, at least sometimes. But what if there were at least some guidelines to help you better understand her? Join me in this episode as I offer you 10 different perspectives on specific ways that women think differently from men. I also offer you some specific tips and tricks to help you better understand and connect with a woman. Both men and women are created in the image of God, with equal dignity. Sometimes, though, a better perspective offers better understanding of this truth.

fullHow To Understand Women994d9ed3-b097-4edf-acde-49e66d9f2453Mon, 26 Feb 2024 22:53:02 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Muscle Growth Doctor: "The Anti-Ageing Cure No One Is Talking About!", "Exercising At Night Is A Terrible Idea!", "Your Grip Strength Predicts Chronic Diseases!" - Andy GalpinHow can grip strength predict if you will get a chronic disease? And why is sleeping with a shut door ruining your sleep? Dr Andy Galpin, PhD, is Professor of Kinesiology (the study of movement) at California State University, Fullerton. He is the Co-Director of the Center for Sport Performance and Founder/Director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory. Dr Andy is an Elite Performer Coach & Consultant for NBA All-Stars, World Title athletes, and Olympic medalists. He is also the host of the ‘Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin’ podcast. In this conversation Dr. Andy and Steven discuss topics such as, how grip strength can predict chronic diseases, why you should never exercise at night, the foolproof way to lose weight, and why you need to know your VO2 levels. (00:00) Intro (02:11) Enhancing People's Physical & Cognitive Performance (04:16) Why You Care About Human Performance? (10:39) What's Your Academic Background (11:38) What's the Range of People That Come to You & What Do They Want Fixing? (14:23) What Stops Us from Reaching Our Optimal Performance? (20:53) How Vitamin Deficiencies Affect Our Body (24:37) Why We Don't Get Accurate Results from Blood Tests (28:22) You Need to Understand Why Your Body Markers Are Down (32:25) Why People Struggle to Sleep (37:23) How to Improve Your Sleep (42:59) Is 8h the Optimal Sleep Time? (48:34) The Misconceptions of Sleep Debt (50:51) The Power of Doing Tasks at Your Usual Circadian Times (55:24) Environmental Factors That Affect Our Sleep (01:04:17) Create the Optimal Environment for Restorative Sleep (01:06:56) Sleep Debt (01:10:12) How to Stop Travels Disrupting Your Sleep (01:12:28) How Important Is Your Heart Rate Variability (HRV)? (01:13:55) The Impact of Keto Diet and Carbs on Your HRV? (01:16:38) The Effects of Introducing Carbs Back into Your Diet (01:18:42) How to Have a Healthy HRV? (01:23:37) Good Morning Routines for Improved HRV (01:28:14) Does Red Light Have an Effect on Our Bodies? (01:30:36) The Importance of Choosing the Right Training (01:31:30) Gain Muscle Mass and Stay Lean (01:35:19) When to Eat When Exercising (01:37:18) Best Training for Best & Lasting Performance (01:39:22) The Death Dangers of Falling at 60+ Years Old (01:42:31) What Is VO2 Max? (01:45:03) What VO2 Max Says About Your Health (01:49:33) People Don't Believe Their Health Problems Can Be Fixed (01:52:24) The Exercise and Steps to Improve VO2 Max (01:54:43) To Build Muscle You Need to Add Variations to Your Exercise Routine (01:59:03) Creatine Benefits for Your Body (02:04:09) Fat Loss (02:11:30) Depriving Yourself from Food Isn't Beneficial in Weight Loss (02:12:34) Why Should You Do Strength Before Endurance? (02:12:58) How Technology Will Shape Our Health (02:18:40) The Impact of Minimizing Stressors in Our Lives (02:24:43) Last Guest Question Follow Dr Andy Twitter - https://bit.ly/3IasClR Instagram - https://bit.ly/3wuEigJ Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: WHOOP: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can grip strength predict if you will get a chronic disease? And why is sleeping with a shut door ruining your sleep? Dr Andy Galpin, PhD, is Professor of Kinesiology (the study of movement) at California State University, Fullerton. He is the Co-Director of the Center for Sport Performance and Founder/Director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory. Dr Andy is an Elite Performer Coach & Consultant for NBA All-Stars, World Title athletes, and Olympic medalists. He is also the host of the ‘Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin’ podcast. In this conversation Dr. Andy and Steven discuss topics such as, how grip strength can predict chronic diseases, why you should never exercise at night, the foolproof way to lose weight, and why you need to know your VO2 levels. (00:00) Intro (02:11) Enhancing People's Physical & Cognitive Performance (04:16) Why You Care About Human Performance? (10:39) What's Your Academic Background (11:38) What's the Range of People That Come to You & What Do They Want Fixing? (14:23) What Stops Us from Reaching Our Optimal Performance? (20:53) How Vitamin Deficiencies Affect Our Body (24:37) Why We Don't Get Accurate Results from Blood Tests (28:22) You Need to Understand Why Your Body Markers Are Down (32:25) Why People Struggle to Sleep (37:23) How to Improve Your Sleep (42:59) Is 8h the Optimal Sleep Time? (48:34) The Misconceptions of Sleep Debt (50:51) The Power of Doing Tasks at Your Usual Circadian Times (55:24) Environmental Factors That Affect Our Sleep (01:04:17) Create the Optimal Environment for Restorative Sleep (01:06:56) Sleep Debt (01:10:12) How to Stop Travels Disrupting Your Sleep (01:12:28) How Important Is Your Heart Rate Variability (HRV)? (01:13:55) The Impact of Keto Diet and Carbs on Your HRV? (01:16:38) The Effects of Introducing Carbs Back into Your Diet (01:18:42) How to Have a Healthy HRV? (01:23:37) Good Morning Routines for Improved HRV (01:28:14) Does Red Light Have an Effect on Our Bodies? (01:30:36) The Importance of Choosing the Right Training (01:31:30) Gain Muscle Mass and Stay Lean (01:35:19) When to Eat When Exercising (01:37:18) Best Training for Best & Lasting Performance (01:39:22) The Death Dangers of Falling at 60+ Years Old (01:42:31) What Is VO2 Max? (01:45:03) What VO2 Max Says About Your Health (01:49:33) People Don't Believe Their Health Problems Can Be Fixed (01:52:24) The Exercise and Steps to Improve VO2 Max (01:54:43) To Build Muscle You Need to Add Variations to Your Exercise Routine (01:59:03) Creatine Benefits for Your Body (02:04:09) Fat Loss (02:11:30) Depriving Yourself from Food Isn't Beneficial in Weight Loss (02:12:34) Why Should You Do Strength Before Endurance? (02:12:58) How Technology Will Shape Our Health (02:18:40) The Impact of Minimizing Stressors in Our Lives (02:24:43) Last Guest Question Follow Dr Andy Twitter - https://bit.ly/3IasClR Instagram - https://bit.ly/3wuEigJ Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: WHOOP: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Muscle Growth Doctor: "The Anti-Ageing Cure No One Is Talking About!", "Exercising At Night Is A Terrible Idea!", "Your Grip Strength Predicts Chronic Diseases!" - Andy Galpin1e3b06e9-3dd5-487c-9b07-9b7feee66492Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +00009029https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2024) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2024)7329b8a4-60f8-4b40-91c3-4675178afbb2Mon, 26 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sin (2024) Fr. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. As Fr. Mike states, “Original sin broke the world.” Additionally, we explore the idea that although we are good, we are still broken. Fr. Mike also discusses how each and every one of us has an inclination towards evil and sin known as concupiscence. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 402-406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. As Fr. Mike states, “Original sin broke the world.” Additionally, we explore the idea that although we are good, we are still broken. Fr. Mike also discusses how each and every one of us has an inclination towards evil and sin known as concupiscence. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 402-406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sin (2024)73addf71-5533-43c5-b47b-b8f141f5ca02Mon, 26 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sin (2024) Fr. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. As Fr. Mike states, “Original sin broke the world.” Additionally, we explore the idea that although we are good, we are still broken. Fr. Mike also discusses how each and every one of us has an inclination towards evil and sin known as concupiscence. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 402-406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. As Fr. Mike states, “Original sin broke the world.” Additionally, we explore the idea that although we are good, we are still broken. Fr. Mike also discusses how each and every one of us has an inclination towards evil and sin known as concupiscence. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 402-406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sin (2024)c6f8fcfe-832f-4006-a777-0f1c8871a984Mon, 26 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2024) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2024)7f0a298d-269b-459d-aa2b-829c6757348fMon, 26 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2024) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2024)f03ecea3-c21c-4683-8eea-739e1306c6afMon, 26 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2024) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2024)96d7f8a0-a6fd-49c9-a41d-3f229c258984Mon, 26 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBroken WindowJaxon hadn't meant to break the window. The ball had slipped out of his hand, and now he stood in front of a mess. If only there was some way to hide it, Jaxon thought.But there wasn't. He couldn't fix it. He'd broken his bedroom window, and his parents were going to find out. They were probably going to ground him.Jaxon sighed. "It's my own fault. I shouldn't have been playing ball in the house."Instead of trying to hide things, Jaxon went downstairs. "Dad?" Jaxon said.Dad turned toward him. "Yes?"Jaxon looked at his feet. "I broke my window."Dad got up. "How did that happen?""I hit it with a ball," Jaxon mumbled. "I'm sorry."They went upstairs to look at the damage, and Jaxon waited for his dad to tell him what his punishment was going to be. "I'm sorry," Jaxon said again. "I know I shouldn't have been playing with the ball in here."Dad nodded slowly. "You did know it's against the rules to play ball in the house, right?"Jaxon nodded. "I guess I thought I could get away with it if no one saw me."Dad sighed. "I need to talk to your mom," he said.Jaxon waited for his parents and was surprised by how calm they looked when they came into his room."We decided to give you grace this time," Mom said."Grace?" Jaxon asked."Yes," said Mom. "We're not giving you what you deserve for breaking the rules. We've decided to give you grace instead." She smiled. "Just like how Jesus gives us grace all the time. He died to take the punishment we deserve for our sins so we could be saved and enjoy life with Him. Whenever we do something wrong, He offers us grace and forgiveness.""Right," Dad said. "But the Bible says that those saved by grace shouldn't go on sinning. We're trusting that there will be no more ball playing in the house.""There won't be," Jaxon quickly agreed.Mom hugged him. "We forgive you and we love you.""We do," Dad said.Jaxon smiled. Grace felt pretty amazing. –Bethany Acker

Jaxon hadn't meant to break the window. The ball had slipped out of his hand, and now he stood in front of a mess. If only there was some way to hide it, Jaxon thought.But there wasn't. He couldn't fix it. He'd broken his bedroom window, and his parents were going to find out. They were probably going to ground him.Jaxon sighed. "It's my own fault. I shouldn't have been playing ball in the house."Instead of trying to hide things, Jaxon went downstairs. "Dad?" Jaxon said.Dad turned toward him. "Yes?"Jaxon looked at his feet. "I broke my window."Dad got up. "How did that happen?""I hit it with a ball," Jaxon mumbled. "I'm sorry."They went upstairs to look at the damage, and Jaxon waited for his dad to tell him what his punishment was going to be. "I'm sorry," Jaxon said again. "I know I shouldn't have been playing with the ball in here."Dad nodded slowly. "You did know it's against the rules to play ball in the house, right?"Jaxon nodded. "I guess I thought I could get away with it if no one saw me."Dad sighed. "I need to talk to your mom," he said.Jaxon waited for his parents and was surprised by how calm they looked when they came into his room."We decided to give you grace this time," Mom said."Grace?" Jaxon asked."Yes," said Mom. "We're not giving you what you deserve for breaking the rules. We've decided to give you grace instead." She smiled. "Just like how Jesus gives us grace all the time. He died to take the punishment we deserve for our sins so we could be saved and enjoy life with Him. Whenever we do something wrong, He offers us grace and forgiveness.""Right," Dad said. "But the Bible says that those saved by grace shouldn't go on sinning. We're trusting that there will be no more ball playing in the house.""There won't be," Jaxon quickly agreed.Mom hugged him. "We forgive you and we love you.""We do," Dad said.Jaxon smiled. Grace felt pretty amazing. –Bethany Acker

Broken Window661ea82d-3d61-43a8-b9b5-1c5c7e40b67fMon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBroken WindowJaxon hadn't meant to break the window. The ball had slipped out of his hand, and now he stood in front of a mess. If only there was some way to hide it, Jaxon thought.But there wasn't. He couldn't fix it. He'd broken his bedroom window, and his parents were going to find out. They were probably going to ground him.Jaxon sighed. "It's my own fault. I shouldn't have been playing ball in the house."Instead of trying to hide things, Jaxon went downstairs. "Dad?" Jaxon said.Dad turned toward him. "Yes?"Jaxon looked at his feet. "I broke my window."Dad got up. "How did that happen?""I hit it with a ball," Jaxon mumbled. "I'm sorry."They went upstairs to look at the damage, and Jaxon waited for his dad to tell him what his punishment was going to be. "I'm sorry," Jaxon said again. "I know I shouldn't have been playing with the ball in here."Dad nodded slowly. "You did know it's against the rules to play ball in the house, right?"Jaxon nodded. "I guess I thought I could get away with it if no one saw me."Dad sighed. "I need to talk to your mom," he said.Jaxon waited for his parents and was surprised by how calm they looked when they came into his room."We decided to give you grace this time," Mom said."Grace?" Jaxon asked."Yes," said Mom. "We're not giving you what you deserve for breaking the rules. We've decided to give you grace instead." She smiled. "Just like how Jesus gives us grace all the time. He died to take the punishment we deserve for our sins so we could be saved and enjoy life with Him. Whenever we do something wrong, He offers us grace and forgiveness.""Right," Dad said. "But the Bible says that those saved by grace shouldn't go on sinning. We're trusting that there will be no more ball playing in the house.""There won't be," Jaxon quickly agreed.Mom hugged him. "We forgive you and we love you.""We do," Dad said.Jaxon smiled. Grace felt pretty amazing. –Bethany Acker

Jaxon hadn't meant to break the window. The ball had slipped out of his hand, and now he stood in front of a mess. If only there was some way to hide it, Jaxon thought.But there wasn't. He couldn't fix it. He'd broken his bedroom window, and his parents were going to find out. They were probably going to ground him.Jaxon sighed. "It's my own fault. I shouldn't have been playing ball in the house."Instead of trying to hide things, Jaxon went downstairs. "Dad?" Jaxon said.Dad turned toward him. "Yes?"Jaxon looked at his feet. "I broke my window."Dad got up. "How did that happen?""I hit it with a ball," Jaxon mumbled. "I'm sorry."They went upstairs to look at the damage, and Jaxon waited for his dad to tell him what his punishment was going to be. "I'm sorry," Jaxon said again. "I know I shouldn't have been playing with the ball in here."Dad nodded slowly. "You did know it's against the rules to play ball in the house, right?"Jaxon nodded. "I guess I thought I could get away with it if no one saw me."Dad sighed. "I need to talk to your mom," he said.Jaxon waited for his parents and was surprised by how calm they looked when they came into his room."We decided to give you grace this time," Mom said."Grace?" Jaxon asked."Yes," said Mom. "We're not giving you what you deserve for breaking the rules. We've decided to give you grace instead." She smiled. "Just like how Jesus gives us grace all the time. He died to take the punishment we deserve for our sins so we could be saved and enjoy life with Him. Whenever we do something wrong, He offers us grace and forgiveness.""Right," Dad said. "But the Bible says that those saved by grace shouldn't go on sinning. We're trusting that there will be no more ball playing in the house.""There won't be," Jaxon quickly agreed.Mom hugged him. "We forgive you and we love you.""We do," Dad said.Jaxon smiled. Grace felt pretty amazing. –Bethany Acker

Broken Window9afa4ec7-9219-4ee5-a709-4f5814705e45Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2024) Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2024)0c45cea5-0f19-4fcf-8757-e7d14f964f10Sun, 25 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Man’s First Sin (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of man’s first sin or our “freedom put to the test.” Fr. Mike unpacks the importance of us understanding that freedom is not the power to “do what we want,” but rather, the power to “do what I ought.” Though the story of the first sin is that of our first parents, Fr. Mike emphasizes that we still repeat the grave error of the first sin in our own lives by preferring our own perceived “goods” over the “goods” of our Creator and Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 396-401. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of man’s first sin or our “freedom put to the test.” Fr. Mike unpacks the importance of us understanding that freedom is not the power to “do what we want,” but rather, the power to “do what I ought.” Though the story of the first sin is that of our first parents, Fr. Mike emphasizes that we still repeat the grave error of the first sin in our own lives by preferring our own perceived “goods” over the “goods” of our Creator and Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 396-401. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 56: Man’s First Sin (2024)5e476e77-004a-4d7e-a694-6283b83c95aeSun, 25 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Man’s First Sin (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of man’s first sin or our “freedom put to the test.” Fr. Mike unpacks the importance of us understanding that freedom is not the power to “do what we want,” but rather, the power to “do what I ought.” Though the story of the first sin is that of our first parents, Fr. Mike emphasizes that we still repeat the grave error of the first sin in our own lives by preferring our own perceived “goods” over the “goods” of our Creator and Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 396-401. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of man’s first sin or our “freedom put to the test.” Fr. Mike unpacks the importance of us understanding that freedom is not the power to “do what we want,” but rather, the power to “do what I ought.” Though the story of the first sin is that of our first parents, Fr. Mike emphasizes that we still repeat the grave error of the first sin in our own lives by preferring our own perceived “goods” over the “goods” of our Creator and Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 396-401. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 56: Man’s First Sin (2024)74965231-a0bf-44bc-8b63-a555a424abe8Sun, 25 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2024) Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2024)a31d0fcd-c46a-4889-be30-efb0641f5460Sun, 25 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2024) Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2024)3d28c587-0074-4ad1-b019-f913600ca696Sun, 25 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2024) Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2024)5638b63a-eac4-4c89-9d15-7bfc4ca0e239Sun, 25 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Trinity TreeAnya inhaled the rich scent of the woods. She loved these weekly hikes to various parks in Michigan with her homeschool group. Remi and Taylor, two of her best friends, ran around her. "Come on, Anya, race you to that dune!"The three friends looked over the shimmering waters of Lake Michigan as they waited for the group to catch up. After a rest and snack on the beach, the homeschoolers headed back into the thick of the woods. Anya stopped suddenly and gasped. "Guys! Look at this awesome tree!" This particular tree had a wide base that morphed into three separate trees two feet up. The kids all took turns standing in the middle of the three portions of the tree on its base. Remi, Taylor, and Anya could fit in the tree at the same time, and they each leaned back against their own section."This tree reminds me of the Trinity," Anya said thoughtfully. "What's that?" Remi questioned. "Well, the word Trinity isn't in the Bible, but it means that God is one God with three Persons--kind of like how this tree has three trunks." Anya shrugged. "At least, that's the way I picture it. My mom says it's hard to understand the Trinity because our human minds can't totally grasp it.""I know about God the Father and Jesus the Son, but what's the third part of the Trinity?" asked Taylor."The Holy Spirit," Anya answered. "Remember when Jesus went back to heaven after His resurrection? Before He went, He told His disciples and other people that He would leave His Spirit to be with them always and to comfort them and remind them of everything He said.""Mom said when we belong to Jesus, His Spirit guides us through the truth of the Bible and helps us through hard times," Remi said.Taylor ran her fingers over the tree's bark. "This tree is one tree, but with three unified parts--just like how God is one God with three Persons." "It's always been a little mind-bending to me, but seeing this tree helps me understand," Anya noted. "Let's name it the Trinity tree," Remi suggested with a grin. "Photo-op!" Taylor yelled as her mom aimed her phone camera at them. "Say trini-tree!"–Savannah Coleman

Anya inhaled the rich scent of the woods. She loved these weekly hikes to various parks in Michigan with her homeschool group. Remi and Taylor, two of her best friends, ran around her. "Come on, Anya, race you to that dune!"The three friends looked over the shimmering waters of Lake Michigan as they waited for the group to catch up. After a rest and snack on the beach, the homeschoolers headed back into the thick of the woods. Anya stopped suddenly and gasped. "Guys! Look at this awesome tree!" This particular tree had a wide base that morphed into three separate trees two feet up. The kids all took turns standing in the middle of the three portions of the tree on its base. Remi, Taylor, and Anya could fit in the tree at the same time, and they each leaned back against their own section."This tree reminds me of the Trinity," Anya said thoughtfully. "What's that?" Remi questioned. "Well, the word Trinity isn't in the Bible, but it means that God is one God with three Persons--kind of like how this tree has three trunks." Anya shrugged. "At least, that's the way I picture it. My mom says it's hard to understand the Trinity because our human minds can't totally grasp it.""I know about God the Father and Jesus the Son, but what's the third part of the Trinity?" asked Taylor."The Holy Spirit," Anya answered. "Remember when Jesus went back to heaven after His resurrection? Before He went, He told His disciples and other people that He would leave His Spirit to be with them always and to comfort them and remind them of everything He said.""Mom said when we belong to Jesus, His Spirit guides us through the truth of the Bible and helps us through hard times," Remi said.Taylor ran her fingers over the tree's bark. "This tree is one tree, but with three unified parts--just like how God is one God with three Persons." "It's always been a little mind-bending to me, but seeing this tree helps me understand," Anya noted. "Let's name it the Trinity tree," Remi suggested with a grin. "Photo-op!" Taylor yelled as her mom aimed her phone camera at them. "Say trini-tree!"–Savannah Coleman

The Trinity Treed64f0613-2046-4cad-b050-74ed1607b41eSun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Trinity TreeAnya inhaled the rich scent of the woods. She loved these weekly hikes to various parks in Michigan with her homeschool group. Remi and Taylor, two of her best friends, ran around her. "Come on, Anya, race you to that dune!"The three friends looked over the shimmering waters of Lake Michigan as they waited for the group to catch up. After a rest and snack on the beach, the homeschoolers headed back into the thick of the woods. Anya stopped suddenly and gasped. "Guys! Look at this awesome tree!" This particular tree had a wide base that morphed into three separate trees two feet up. The kids all took turns standing in the middle of the three portions of the tree on its base. Remi, Taylor, and Anya could fit in the tree at the same time, and they each leaned back against their own section."This tree reminds me of the Trinity," Anya said thoughtfully. "What's that?" Remi questioned. "Well, the word Trinity isn't in the Bible, but it means that God is one God with three Persons--kind of like how this tree has three trunks." Anya shrugged. "At least, that's the way I picture it. My mom says it's hard to understand the Trinity because our human minds can't totally grasp it.""I know about God the Father and Jesus the Son, but what's the third part of the Trinity?" asked Taylor."The Holy Spirit," Anya answered. "Remember when Jesus went back to heaven after His resurrection? Before He went, He told His disciples and other people that He would leave His Spirit to be with them always and to comfort them and remind them of everything He said.""Mom said when we belong to Jesus, His Spirit guides us through the truth of the Bible and helps us through hard times," Remi said.Taylor ran her fingers over the tree's bark. "This tree is one tree, but with three unified parts--just like how God is one God with three Persons." "It's always been a little mind-bending to me, but seeing this tree helps me understand," Anya noted. "Let's name it the Trinity tree," Remi suggested with a grin. "Photo-op!" Taylor yelled as her mom aimed her phone camera at them. "Say trini-tree!"–Savannah Coleman

Anya inhaled the rich scent of the woods. She loved these weekly hikes to various parks in Michigan with her homeschool group. Remi and Taylor, two of her best friends, ran around her. "Come on, Anya, race you to that dune!"The three friends looked over the shimmering waters of Lake Michigan as they waited for the group to catch up. After a rest and snack on the beach, the homeschoolers headed back into the thick of the woods. Anya stopped suddenly and gasped. "Guys! Look at this awesome tree!" This particular tree had a wide base that morphed into three separate trees two feet up. The kids all took turns standing in the middle of the three portions of the tree on its base. Remi, Taylor, and Anya could fit in the tree at the same time, and they each leaned back against their own section."This tree reminds me of the Trinity," Anya said thoughtfully. "What's that?" Remi questioned. "Well, the word Trinity isn't in the Bible, but it means that God is one God with three Persons--kind of like how this tree has three trunks." Anya shrugged. "At least, that's the way I picture it. My mom says it's hard to understand the Trinity because our human minds can't totally grasp it.""I know about God the Father and Jesus the Son, but what's the third part of the Trinity?" asked Taylor."The Holy Spirit," Anya answered. "Remember when Jesus went back to heaven after His resurrection? Before He went, He told His disciples and other people that He would leave His Spirit to be with them always and to comfort them and remind them of everything He said.""Mom said when we belong to Jesus, His Spirit guides us through the truth of the Bible and helps us through hard times," Remi said.Taylor ran her fingers over the tree's bark. "This tree is one tree, but with three unified parts--just like how God is one God with three Persons." "It's always been a little mind-bending to me, but seeing this tree helps me understand," Anya noted. "Let's name it the Trinity tree," Remi suggested with a grin. "Photo-op!" Taylor yelled as her mom aimed her phone camera at them. "Say trini-tree!"–Savannah Coleman

The Trinity Treeb5d87a3e-9ecd-4726-b0de-7ec9705e0759Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/25/24 He Leadeth Me: As Long As... Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. If I know Who, then I can say yes without knowing why. Do I have any conditions on my response to God? Will I pray or serve or say yes to Him as long as I understand why He is asking? Mass Readings from February 25, 2024: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 Psalms 116:10, 15-19Romans 8:31-34 Mark 9:2-10

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. If I know Who, then I can say yes without knowing why. Do I have any conditions on my response to God? Will I pray or serve or say yes to Him as long as I understand why He is asking? Mass Readings from February 25, 2024: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 Psalms 116:10, 15-19Romans 8:31-34 Mark 9:2-10

full02/25/24 He Leadeth Me: As Long As...bb3ecbc6-85b4-4e47-ade1-e57a3f7a4455Sat, 24 Feb 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/25/24 He Leadeth Me: As Long As... Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. If I know Who, then I can say yes without knowing why. Do I have any conditions on my response to God? Will I pray or serve or say yes to Him as long as I understand why He is asking? Mass Readings from February 25, 2024: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 Psalms 116:10, 15-19Romans 8:31-34 Mark 9:2-10

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. If I know Who, then I can say yes without knowing why. Do I have any conditions on my response to God? Will I pray or serve or say yes to Him as long as I understand why He is asking? Mass Readings from February 25, 2024: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 Psalms 116:10, 15-19Romans 8:31-34 Mark 9:2-10

full02/25/24 He Leadeth Me: As Long As...69fa1354-4af0-42c3-9c23-3c6541111b36Sat, 24 Feb 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/25/24 He Leadeth Me: As Long As... Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. If I know Who, then I can say yes without knowing why. Do I have any conditions on my response to God? Will I pray or serve or say yes to Him as long as I understand why He is asking? Mass Readings from February 25, 2024: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 Psalms 116:10, 15-19Romans 8:31-34 Mark 9:2-10

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. If I know Who, then I can say yes without knowing why. Do I have any conditions on my response to God? Will I pray or serve or say yes to Him as long as I understand why He is asking? Mass Readings from February 25, 2024: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 Psalms 116:10, 15-19Romans 8:31-34 Mark 9:2-10

full02/25/24 He Leadeth Me: As Long As...b15c322f-ac96-4d3f-8db9-56bdd43e5f45Sat, 24 Feb 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: Obedience to God (2024) Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 55: Obedience to God (2024)eab0c734-9c2f-45e4-a5b6-d7b8e43737b2Sat, 24 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: The Fall of the Angels (2024) Fr. Mike explores the fall of the angels, and how their fall leads to our own “fall into death out of envy.” Together, we examine what caused some of the angels to fall, whether it be pride or envy, and how it affects humanity&#39;s reality within creation. Fr. Mike concludes with a commentary on the mystery of why Divine Providence permits evil and the actions of the fallen angels. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 391-395. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the fall of the angels, and how their fall leads to our own “fall into death out of envy.” Together, we examine what caused some of the angels to fall, whether it be pride or envy, and how it affects humanity&#39;s reality within creation. Fr. Mike concludes with a commentary on the mystery of why Divine Providence permits evil and the actions of the fallen angels. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 391-395. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 55: The Fall of the Angels (2024)7eab046f-1d7a-41e2-b7b6-d42f688e3490Sat, 24 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: The Fall of the Angels (2024) Fr. Mike explores the fall of the angels, and how their fall leads to our own “fall into death out of envy.” Together, we examine what caused some of the angels to fall, whether it be pride or envy, and how it affects humanity&#39;s reality within creation. Fr. Mike concludes with a commentary on the mystery of why Divine Providence permits evil and the actions of the fallen angels. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 391-395. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the fall of the angels, and how their fall leads to our own “fall into death out of envy.” Together, we examine what caused some of the angels to fall, whether it be pride or envy, and how it affects humanity&#39;s reality within creation. Fr. Mike concludes with a commentary on the mystery of why Divine Providence permits evil and the actions of the fallen angels. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 391-395. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 55: The Fall of the Angels (2024)a3f6bcc7-7c7d-46e1-9d3a-255d40d4a95dSat, 24 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: Obedience to God (2024) Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 55: Obedience to God (2024)18f29c0f-c2cd-49ef-b3f4-06285976ca39Sat, 24 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: Obedience to God (2024) Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 55: Obedience to God (2024)c0469b3c-c82e-4d02-a4d9-21712b019698Sat, 24 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: Obedience to God (2024) Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 55: Obedience to God (2024)7160f8ec-c213-4711-bf91-a42148530dd7Sat, 24 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTreasures That Matter"What's the matter, honey?" Mom asked when Amelia came into the house. "Your face is telling me something isn't right."Amelia's words came in a rush. "Abby's always bragging about her clothes and all the places she gets to go and how much money she has. Today she wouldn't stop talking about the spring break trip her family has planned. I'm so tired of hearing about it!"Mom looked at her thoughtfully. "You're not jealous, are you?" Amelia blushed a little. After a moment, Mom said, "I'm going to give you two gifts.""Really?" asked Amelia in surprise. Then she narrowed her eyes. "I have a feeling there's a catch to this."Mom smiled. "Here's the first gift." She reached out and gave Amelia a big hug. "I love you, love you, love you," Mom told her, using a favorite family phrase."Love you too, Mom," Amelia replied as Mom went to get her purse. "But I still think there's a catch."Mom grinned, opened her purse, and handed Amelia some money. "Here's your second gift."Amelia squealed. "I hear the ice cream truck coming. Can I use it for ice cream?" Mom nodded, and Amelia hurried out, forgetting to look for a catch.When Amelia was ready for bed that evening, she went to tell her parents goodnight. "What do you have left of the two gifts I gave you?" asked Mom."Well, the money is all gone, and so is the ice cream I bought--though I might still have some blue moon left on my teeth!" She laughed as she hugged her mother. "But I still have your love, and you're not getting it back!""You'll always have it," Mom said. "I gave you those two gifts because I wanted you to realize that you have something far more valuable than anything the world has to offer. Earthly things are like the money I gave you--they don't last. But love does. And along with the love of your family, you also have God's love, which is far greater than human love. And because of God's unconditional love, you've been given eternal life through Jesus, who died for your sins so you could be God's child. So you see, you're really a very rich young lady."–Susi McCord

"What's the matter, honey?" Mom asked when Amelia came into the house. "Your face is telling me something isn't right."Amelia's words came in a rush. "Abby's always bragging about her clothes and all the places she gets to go and how much money she has. Today she wouldn't stop talking about the spring break trip her family has planned. I'm so tired of hearing about it!"Mom looked at her thoughtfully. "You're not jealous, are you?" Amelia blushed a little. After a moment, Mom said, "I'm going to give you two gifts.""Really?" asked Amelia in surprise. Then she narrowed her eyes. "I have a feeling there's a catch to this."Mom smiled. "Here's the first gift." She reached out and gave Amelia a big hug. "I love you, love you, love you," Mom told her, using a favorite family phrase."Love you too, Mom," Amelia replied as Mom went to get her purse. "But I still think there's a catch."Mom grinned, opened her purse, and handed Amelia some money. "Here's your second gift."Amelia squealed. "I hear the ice cream truck coming. Can I use it for ice cream?" Mom nodded, and Amelia hurried out, forgetting to look for a catch.When Amelia was ready for bed that evening, she went to tell her parents goodnight. "What do you have left of the two gifts I gave you?" asked Mom."Well, the money is all gone, and so is the ice cream I bought--though I might still have some blue moon left on my teeth!" She laughed as she hugged her mother. "But I still have your love, and you're not getting it back!""You'll always have it," Mom said. "I gave you those two gifts because I wanted you to realize that you have something far more valuable than anything the world has to offer. Earthly things are like the money I gave you--they don't last. But love does. And along with the love of your family, you also have God's love, which is far greater than human love. And because of God's unconditional love, you've been given eternal life through Jesus, who died for your sins so you could be God's child. So you see, you're really a very rich young lady."–Susi McCord

Treasures That Matter0e0a9303-5b64-49f3-9099-93f1da64f0dcSat, 24 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTreasures That Matter"What's the matter, honey?" Mom asked when Amelia came into the house. "Your face is telling me something isn't right."Amelia's words came in a rush. "Abby's always bragging about her clothes and all the places she gets to go and how much money she has. Today she wouldn't stop talking about the spring break trip her family has planned. I'm so tired of hearing about it!"Mom looked at her thoughtfully. "You're not jealous, are you?" Amelia blushed a little. After a moment, Mom said, "I'm going to give you two gifts.""Really?" asked Amelia in surprise. Then she narrowed her eyes. "I have a feeling there's a catch to this."Mom smiled. "Here's the first gift." She reached out and gave Amelia a big hug. "I love you, love you, love you," Mom told her, using a favorite family phrase."Love you too, Mom," Amelia replied as Mom went to get her purse. "But I still think there's a catch."Mom grinned, opened her purse, and handed Amelia some money. "Here's your second gift."Amelia squealed. "I hear the ice cream truck coming. Can I use it for ice cream?" Mom nodded, and Amelia hurried out, forgetting to look for a catch.When Amelia was ready for bed that evening, she went to tell her parents goodnight. "What do you have left of the two gifts I gave you?" asked Mom."Well, the money is all gone, and so is the ice cream I bought--though I might still have some blue moon left on my teeth!" She laughed as she hugged her mother. "But I still have your love, and you're not getting it back!""You'll always have it," Mom said. "I gave you those two gifts because I wanted you to realize that you have something far more valuable than anything the world has to offer. Earthly things are like the money I gave you--they don't last. But love does. And along with the love of your family, you also have God's love, which is far greater than human love. And because of God's unconditional love, you've been given eternal life through Jesus, who died for your sins so you could be God's child. So you see, you're really a very rich young lady."–Susi McCord

"What's the matter, honey?" Mom asked when Amelia came into the house. "Your face is telling me something isn't right."Amelia's words came in a rush. "Abby's always bragging about her clothes and all the places she gets to go and how much money she has. Today she wouldn't stop talking about the spring break trip her family has planned. I'm so tired of hearing about it!"Mom looked at her thoughtfully. "You're not jealous, are you?" Amelia blushed a little. After a moment, Mom said, "I'm going to give you two gifts.""Really?" asked Amelia in surprise. Then she narrowed her eyes. "I have a feeling there's a catch to this."Mom smiled. "Here's the first gift." She reached out and gave Amelia a big hug. "I love you, love you, love you," Mom told her, using a favorite family phrase."Love you too, Mom," Amelia replied as Mom went to get her purse. "But I still think there's a catch."Mom grinned, opened her purse, and handed Amelia some money. "Here's your second gift."Amelia squealed. "I hear the ice cream truck coming. Can I use it for ice cream?" Mom nodded, and Amelia hurried out, forgetting to look for a catch.When Amelia was ready for bed that evening, she went to tell her parents goodnight. "What do you have left of the two gifts I gave you?" asked Mom."Well, the money is all gone, and so is the ice cream I bought--though I might still have some blue moon left on my teeth!" She laughed as she hugged her mother. "But I still have your love, and you're not getting it back!""You'll always have it," Mom said. "I gave you those two gifts because I wanted you to realize that you have something far more valuable than anything the world has to offer. Earthly things are like the money I gave you--they don't last. But love does. And along with the love of your family, you also have God's love, which is far greater than human love. And because of God's unconditional love, you've been given eternal life through Jesus, who died for your sins so you could be God's child. So you see, you're really a very rich young lady."–Susi McCord

Treasures That Matterc1f833ee-d90a-4de9-a20d-123c808e3395Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2 EP11. The Word Of God Is EnoughHey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, opens her Bible and reads from the book of John. There&#39;s just something so sweet about sitting with God and spending quality time in His word. We hope this encourages you to do the same and to just be with Him ! &quot;But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again. In fact, the water I will give him will become a well of water springing up in him for eternal life.&quot; John 4:14 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, opens her Bible and reads from the book of John. There&#39;s just something so sweet about sitting with God and spending quality time in His word. We hope this encourages you to do the same and to just be with Him ! &quot;But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again. In fact, the water I will give him will become a well of water springing up in him for eternal life.&quot; John 4:14 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________   Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________   Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS2 EP11. The Word Of God Is Enough3de10399-8f3f-4258-b958-62cbdb659c89Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 150: The REAL (& Usually Unseen) Reason You’re Struggling With Love & Relationships!: Logan UryIn this moment, relationship expert and behavioural scientist, Logan Ury discusses what she thinks is the most important part out of all of relationship science: attachment styles. Logan says these styles help you to understand yourself, your previous dating patterns, and who you are attracted to. Our attachment style also explains we are triggered to push people away, as our brains create negative thoughts and look for flaws in a person as an unconscious way of protecting us from getting hurt. However, Logan says that it is possible for 25% of us to change our attachment style. She says this can be done in 2 parts: firstly by understanding your style of attachment, and secondly, by understanding your unconscious triggers you can override them in order to get out of your own way in finding love. Listen to the full episode here Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/sXZ3OZpToHb Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/nAu4hnmToHb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Logan: https://www.loganury.com https://www.instagram.com/loganury/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, relationship expert and behavioural scientist, Logan Ury discusses what she thinks is the most important part out of all of relationship science: attachment styles. Logan says these styles help you to understand yourself, your previous dating patterns, and who you are attracted to. Our attachment style also explains we are triggered to push people away, as our brains create negative thoughts and look for flaws in a person as an unconscious way of protecting us from getting hurt. However, Logan says that it is possible for 25% of us to change our attachment style. She says this can be done in 2 parts: firstly by understanding your style of attachment, and secondly, by understanding your unconscious triggers you can override them in order to get out of your own way in finding love. Listen to the full episode here Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/sXZ3OZpToHb Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/nAu4hnmToHb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Logan: https://www.loganury.com https://www.instagram.com/loganury/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 150: The REAL (& Usually Unseen) Reason You’re Struggling With Love & Relationships!: Logan Ury7412be7a-9956-4fef-9212-ecb987f23697Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +00001332https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvice To Our Younger Selves | Girls Gone BibleGGB FRIDAY. THANK YOU JESUS. HALLELUJAH ♡ today we bring to you... an episode on the things we would tell our younger selves. hindsight is 20/20 and these are things we wish we could have known when we were younger! but we believe these pieces of advice can apply to people of all ages. we read the story about the friendship between Jonathan and David in 1 Samuel 18 and honestly just have such a good time. we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari LINK TO LIVE YOUR DREAMS VIRTUAL EVENT https://www.terri.com/liveyourdreams2023/ if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

GGB FRIDAY. THANK YOU JESUS. HALLELUJAH ♡ today we bring to you... an episode on the things we would tell our younger selves. hindsight is 20/20 and these are things we wish we could have known when we were younger! but we believe these pieces of advice can apply to people of all ages. we read the story about the friendship between Jonathan and David in 1 Samuel 18 and honestly just have such a good time. we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari LINK TO LIVE YOUR DREAMS VIRTUAL EVENT https://www.terri.com/liveyourdreams2023/ if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullAdvice To Our Younger Selves | Girls Gone Bible540d29ed-db76-4aa8-971d-a5a7b597b337Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:55:35 +00003435https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2024) Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2024)f9aa0b51-be41-4c35-9970-f8a7dfa1b81bFri, 23 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Fall of Man (2024) The Catechism introduces us to the Fall, beginning with the reality of sin and the mystery of evil. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that sin is not “a developmental flaw, a psychological weakness, a mistake, or the necessary consequence of an inadequate social structure,” but it is man saying, “not your will, but mine be done” to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 385-390. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces us to the Fall, beginning with the reality of sin and the mystery of evil. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that sin is not “a developmental flaw, a psychological weakness, a mistake, or the necessary consequence of an inadequate social structure,” but it is man saying, “not your will, but mine be done” to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 385-390. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 54: The Fall of Man (2024)af62d322-24e8-40ab-bdcb-ea95ce783167Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Fall of Man (2024) The Catechism introduces us to the Fall, beginning with the reality of sin and the mystery of evil. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that sin is not “a developmental flaw, a psychological weakness, a mistake, or the necessary consequence of an inadequate social structure,” but it is man saying, “not your will, but mine be done” to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 385-390. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces us to the Fall, beginning with the reality of sin and the mystery of evil. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that sin is not “a developmental flaw, a psychological weakness, a mistake, or the necessary consequence of an inadequate social structure,” but it is man saying, “not your will, but mine be done” to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 385-390. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 54: The Fall of Man (2024)cb9936fa-0487-40dc-8dc3-4bfd0d4f02eaFri, 23 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2024) Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2024)b3558092-3e53-4b15-b948-b720a011d8dbFri, 23 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2024) Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2024)b0771b3b-c957-4df9-80a3-edd41fb65ad4Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2024) Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2024)f95527a5-2719-4582-9a62-86516028f721Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIn God’s CareOn her way home from a job interview, Morgan and Lissa's mom stopped at school to pick them up. "Mom, when is Dad going to come back home?" Lissa asked as they started out. She asked the same question almost every day. "He isn't," snapped twelve-year-old Morgan before Mom had a chance to answer. "Mom's told you a hundred times." Morgan wanted Dad to come back too. She missed him, and she felt scared. But Lissa's question just reminded her that it wasn't going to happen. How will we ever manage without Dad? Morgan wondered. What will we do if Mom doesn't find a job soon?Mom seemed to sense Morgan's thoughts. "Don't worry," she said. "Jesus is with us, and He'll never leave us. We can trust Him to take care of us. One of the ways He does that is through the church--we can rely on them for help and encouragement when we need it." Morgan wanted to believe that, but sometimes it was hard.Suddenly, the car sputtered and slowed down. Mom steered it to the side of the road just before the engine stopped. "Well," she said when she wasn't able to start the car again, "that's not good." She got out and raised the hood.As the girls waited in the car, Lissa began to cry. "I'm scared! How will we get home? What will we do?" "I don't know, but Mom will take care of everything," Morgan said, confident that their mother would know what to do. "I know you're scared, but we can trust her."As Morgan tried to comfort her little sister, she realized her mom had been comforting them in a similar way--and now Morgan understood a little better. Even though none of them knew what to do about Dad leaving, God knew, and He cared. They could trust Him, even when they felt worried. Mom opened the car door, got her cell phone out of her purse, and made a call. When she hung up, she smiled at the girls. "Help is on the way." "See, Lissa? Everything will be okay," Morgan assured her little sister again. This time, Morgan also reassured herself of something she knew was true--God knew what the future held, and He would be with them through everything. –Katherine R. Adams

On her way home from a job interview, Morgan and Lissa's mom stopped at school to pick them up. "Mom, when is Dad going to come back home?" Lissa asked as they started out. She asked the same question almost every day. "He isn't," snapped twelve-year-old Morgan before Mom had a chance to answer. "Mom's told you a hundred times." Morgan wanted Dad to come back too. She missed him, and she felt scared. But Lissa's question just reminded her that it wasn't going to happen. How will we ever manage without Dad? Morgan wondered. What will we do if Mom doesn't find a job soon?Mom seemed to sense Morgan's thoughts. "Don't worry," she said. "Jesus is with us, and He'll never leave us. We can trust Him to take care of us. One of the ways He does that is through the church--we can rely on them for help and encouragement when we need it." Morgan wanted to believe that, but sometimes it was hard.Suddenly, the car sputtered and slowed down. Mom steered it to the side of the road just before the engine stopped. "Well," she said when she wasn't able to start the car again, "that's not good." She got out and raised the hood.As the girls waited in the car, Lissa began to cry. "I'm scared! How will we get home? What will we do?" "I don't know, but Mom will take care of everything," Morgan said, confident that their mother would know what to do. "I know you're scared, but we can trust her."As Morgan tried to comfort her little sister, she realized her mom had been comforting them in a similar way--and now Morgan understood a little better. Even though none of them knew what to do about Dad leaving, God knew, and He cared. They could trust Him, even when they felt worried. Mom opened the car door, got her cell phone out of her purse, and made a call. When she hung up, she smiled at the girls. "Help is on the way." "See, Lissa? Everything will be okay," Morgan assured her little sister again. This time, Morgan also reassured herself of something she knew was true--God knew what the future held, and He would be with them through everything. –Katherine R. Adams

In God’s Care716757fa-089c-4367-8124-61e6bc36ca5aFri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIn God’s CareOn her way home from a job interview, Morgan and Lissa's mom stopped at school to pick them up. "Mom, when is Dad going to come back home?" Lissa asked as they started out. She asked the same question almost every day. "He isn't," snapped twelve-year-old Morgan before Mom had a chance to answer. "Mom's told you a hundred times." Morgan wanted Dad to come back too. She missed him, and she felt scared. But Lissa's question just reminded her that it wasn't going to happen. How will we ever manage without Dad? Morgan wondered. What will we do if Mom doesn't find a job soon?Mom seemed to sense Morgan's thoughts. "Don't worry," she said. "Jesus is with us, and He'll never leave us. We can trust Him to take care of us. One of the ways He does that is through the church--we can rely on them for help and encouragement when we need it." Morgan wanted to believe that, but sometimes it was hard.Suddenly, the car sputtered and slowed down. Mom steered it to the side of the road just before the engine stopped. "Well," she said when she wasn't able to start the car again, "that's not good." She got out and raised the hood.As the girls waited in the car, Lissa began to cry. "I'm scared! How will we get home? What will we do?" "I don't know, but Mom will take care of everything," Morgan said, confident that their mother would know what to do. "I know you're scared, but we can trust her."As Morgan tried to comfort her little sister, she realized her mom had been comforting them in a similar way--and now Morgan understood a little better. Even though none of them knew what to do about Dad leaving, God knew, and He cared. They could trust Him, even when they felt worried. Mom opened the car door, got her cell phone out of her purse, and made a call. When she hung up, she smiled at the girls. "Help is on the way." "See, Lissa? Everything will be okay," Morgan assured her little sister again. This time, Morgan also reassured herself of something she knew was true--God knew what the future held, and He would be with them through everything. –Katherine R. Adams

On her way home from a job interview, Morgan and Lissa's mom stopped at school to pick them up. "Mom, when is Dad going to come back home?" Lissa asked as they started out. She asked the same question almost every day. "He isn't," snapped twelve-year-old Morgan before Mom had a chance to answer. "Mom's told you a hundred times." Morgan wanted Dad to come back too. She missed him, and she felt scared. But Lissa's question just reminded her that it wasn't going to happen. How will we ever manage without Dad? Morgan wondered. What will we do if Mom doesn't find a job soon?Mom seemed to sense Morgan's thoughts. "Don't worry," she said. "Jesus is with us, and He'll never leave us. We can trust Him to take care of us. One of the ways He does that is through the church--we can rely on them for help and encouragement when we need it." Morgan wanted to believe that, but sometimes it was hard.Suddenly, the car sputtered and slowed down. Mom steered it to the side of the road just before the engine stopped. "Well," she said when she wasn't able to start the car again, "that's not good." She got out and raised the hood.As the girls waited in the car, Lissa began to cry. "I'm scared! How will we get home? What will we do?" "I don't know, but Mom will take care of everything," Morgan said, confident that their mother would know what to do. "I know you're scared, but we can trust her."As Morgan tried to comfort her little sister, she realized her mom had been comforting them in a similar way--and now Morgan understood a little better. Even though none of them knew what to do about Dad leaving, God knew, and He cared. They could trust Him, even when they felt worried. Mom opened the car door, got her cell phone out of her purse, and made a call. When she hung up, she smiled at the girls. "Help is on the way." "See, Lissa? Everything will be okay," Morgan assured her little sister again. This time, Morgan also reassured herself of something she knew was true--God knew what the future held, and He would be with them through everything. –Katherine R. Adams

In God’s Caref0693065-dbcb-4f18-aaef-23978acd2d7fFri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsComparison: The Great Distraction St. Francis De Sales, often referred to as the &quot;Saint-maker,&quot; liked to say, &quot;Be who you are, and be that well.&quot; Each of us is called to pursue a life of holiness, a journey that unfolds uniquely for every individual. But comparing ourselves to others and judging ourselves harshly can be tempting. Fr. Mike Schmitz delves into the harmful effects of comparison and invites us instead to focus on embracing our true identity and &quot;paint our own sunrise.&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

St. Francis De Sales, often referred to as the &quot;Saint-maker,&quot; liked to say, &quot;Be who you are, and be that well.&quot; Each of us is called to pursue a life of holiness, a journey that unfolds uniquely for every individual. But comparing ourselves to others and judging ourselves harshly can be tempting. Fr. Mike Schmitz delves into the harmful effects of comparison and invites us instead to focus on embracing our true identity and &quot;paint our own sunrise.&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullComparison: The Great Distractionc8ac6c6f-4865-4bd9-8fce-fcc8ce12e411Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsComparison: The Great Distraction St. Francis De Sales, often referred to as the &quot;Saint-maker,&quot; liked to say, &quot;Be who you are, and be that well.&quot; Each of us is called to pursue a life of holiness, a journey that unfolds uniquely for every individual. But comparing ourselves to others and judging ourselves harshly can be tempting. Fr. Mike Schmitz delves into the harmful effects of comparison and invites us instead to focus on embracing our true identity and &quot;paint our own sunrise.&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

St. Francis De Sales, often referred to as the &quot;Saint-maker,&quot; liked to say, &quot;Be who you are, and be that well.&quot; Each of us is called to pursue a life of holiness, a journey that unfolds uniquely for every individual. But comparing ourselves to others and judging ourselves harshly can be tempting. Fr. Mike Schmitz delves into the harmful effects of comparison and invites us instead to focus on embracing our true identity and &quot;paint our own sunrise.&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullComparison: The Great Distraction08a75a3d-d4a1-474b-ac76-8c26dfaf50f7Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#855 - Psalms 119 – Heth-YodhThis episode is part 92 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 3rd of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 92 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 3rd of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#855 - Psalms 119 – Heth-Yodhe3ead2a8-d256-4180-84da-ee05a954301fThu, 22 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000843https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHandling Toxic RelationshipsRelationships are vitally important to our lives as men. After all, Christ told us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Yet, if we are being honest, when people are working against us, constantly rubbing us the wrong way, or are outright enemies, it can be confusing to understand how this love takes shape. Today, we dive into a conversation about how to handle toxic people in our lives. Whether they are friends or even family, the guidelines we discuss today will help you cultivate the best relationships possible. We explore 3 levels of separation between you and other people, as well as 4 reasons why you might not be on the same page as the relationships that have developed in your life. ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 25 mins of episode 147 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we discuss Holy Detachment from others: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 9 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationships are vitally important to our lives as men. After all, Christ told us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Yet, if we are being honest, when people are working against us, constantly rubbing us the wrong way, or are outright enemies, it can be confusing to understand how this love takes shape. Today, we dive into a conversation about how to handle toxic people in our lives. Whether they are friends or even family, the guidelines we discuss today will help you cultivate the best relationships possible. We explore 3 levels of separation between you and other people, as well as 4 reasons why you might not be on the same page as the relationships that have developed in your life. ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 25 mins of episode 147 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we discuss Holy Detachment from others: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 9 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHandling Toxic Relationships92b50c80-be3d-4d3b-b16a-9e57be734b08Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +00003479https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Money Making Expert: The Exact Formula For Turning $100 Into $100k Per Month! 10x Your Income Without Working Harder! The Waiting List Hack That Will Make You Millions!There has never been a better time to be an entrepreneur, but what is the first step? Daniel Priestley is an award-winning serial entrepreneur who has built and sold several successful businesses and written 5 books on starting and scaling businesses. He is the founder of Dent Global, an accelerator and venture studio, and the cofounder of ScoreApp, an AI powered marketing software. In this conversation Daniel and Steven discuss topics such as, the entrepreneurs journey, struggling with mindset shifts when scaling a company, why passion is crucial for success in business, and how AI is changing the business landscape. (00:00) Intro (02:15) The Most Exciting Time Of History For Businesses (04:22) Growing Small Businesses & Making Them Millions (05:39) Can Anyone Be An Entrepreneur? (06:20) How To Know If It's A Good Business Idea (11:09) How Important Is Passion In Being A Successful Entrepreneur (14:18) Don't Pursue Entrepreneurship For This Reason! (22:42) How To Be A Visionary (28:05) How To Be Great At Pitching Business Ideas (35:46) The Magic Of 'With Or Without You' Energy (41:17) The Steps To Know If It'll Be A Good Business (49:43) Fear Of Failure (52:34) Life Force Energy & Bringing Stories To Life (57:59) The Importance Of Changing Environments Regularly (01:02:59) Starting A Business/Personal Brand (01:07:11) Soloentreneurship Doesn't Work (01:09:55) How To Make Money (01:16:01) Your Team Is Essential In Your Business (01:18:41) How Do You Invest Your Money (01:20:18) How To Build A Business From Scratch (01:24:46) Should You Work For A Big Company Or A Start Up (01:27:19) The Humility Of Accepting Others Are Better Than You (01:30:01) What's A Management Buyout? (01:36:33) How To Structure And How To Sale A Deal (01:39:42) AI Will Revolutionize How Businesses Work! (01:46:25) Work-Life Balance (01:49:54) Last Guest Question You can check out some of Daniel’s businesses below: KPI Scorecard: https://bit.ly/49mYu2w Scoreapp: https://bit.ly/3OQ0lVg You can order Daniel’s most recent book, ‘Scorecard Marketing’, here: https://bit.ly/48tZksS Follow Daniel Twitter - https://bit.ly/49qhSMa Instagram - https://bit.ly/49EioWr Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Flight Fund: https://flight-fund-manager.seedrs.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There has never been a better time to be an entrepreneur, but what is the first step? Daniel Priestley is an award-winning serial entrepreneur who has built and sold several successful businesses and written 5 books on starting and scaling businesses. He is the founder of Dent Global, an accelerator and venture studio, and the cofounder of ScoreApp, an AI powered marketing software. In this conversation Daniel and Steven discuss topics such as, the entrepreneurs journey, struggling with mindset shifts when scaling a company, why passion is crucial for success in business, and how AI is changing the business landscape. (00:00) Intro (02:15) The Most Exciting Time Of History For Businesses (04:22) Growing Small Businesses & Making Them Millions (05:39) Can Anyone Be An Entrepreneur? (06:20) How To Know If It's A Good Business Idea (11:09) How Important Is Passion In Being A Successful Entrepreneur (14:18) Don't Pursue Entrepreneurship For This Reason! (22:42) How To Be A Visionary (28:05) How To Be Great At Pitching Business Ideas (35:46) The Magic Of 'With Or Without You' Energy (41:17) The Steps To Know If It'll Be A Good Business (49:43) Fear Of Failure (52:34) Life Force Energy & Bringing Stories To Life (57:59) The Importance Of Changing Environments Regularly (01:02:59) Starting A Business/Personal Brand (01:07:11) Soloentreneurship Doesn't Work (01:09:55) How To Make Money (01:16:01) Your Team Is Essential In Your Business (01:18:41) How Do You Invest Your Money (01:20:18) How To Build A Business From Scratch (01:24:46) Should You Work For A Big Company Or A Start Up (01:27:19) The Humility Of Accepting Others Are Better Than You (01:30:01) What's A Management Buyout? (01:36:33) How To Structure And How To Sale A Deal (01:39:42) AI Will Revolutionize How Businesses Work! (01:46:25) Work-Life Balance (01:49:54) Last Guest Question You can check out some of Daniel’s businesses below: KPI Scorecard: https://bit.ly/49mYu2w Scoreapp: https://bit.ly/3OQ0lVg You can order Daniel’s most recent book, ‘Scorecard Marketing’, here: https://bit.ly/48tZksS Follow Daniel Twitter - https://bit.ly/49qhSMa Instagram - https://bit.ly/49EioWr Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Flight Fund: https://flight-fund-manager.seedrs.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Vodafone V-Hub: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO2024 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Money Making Expert: The Exact Formula For Turning $100 Into $100k Per Month! 10x Your Income Without Working Harder! The Waiting List Hack That Will Make You Millions!fce09298-2ef9-474c-ae2a-6a50dcc85e0cThu, 22 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +00007082https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2024) Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2024)3484cb00-b40c-4328-a39c-2c6d42d40035Thu, 22 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: Man in Paradise (2024) In the beginning, humans were in friendship with God and in harmony with creation. The Catechism unfolds this harmony and introduces us to the “original justice” that our first parents lost in sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that, although our original callings to leisure, love, and labor have been twisted by sin, they are renewed in Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 374-384. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In the beginning, humans were in friendship with God and in harmony with creation. The Catechism unfolds this harmony and introduces us to the “original justice” that our first parents lost in sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that, although our original callings to leisure, love, and labor have been twisted by sin, they are renewed in Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 374-384. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 53: Man in Paradise (2024)3ae47803-3189-446c-be9e-4e366717c68bThu, 22 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: Man in Paradise (2024) In the beginning, humans were in friendship with God and in harmony with creation. The Catechism unfolds this harmony and introduces us to the “original justice” that our first parents lost in sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that, although our original callings to leisure, love, and labor have been twisted by sin, they are renewed in Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 374-384. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In the beginning, humans were in friendship with God and in harmony with creation. The Catechism unfolds this harmony and introduces us to the “original justice” that our first parents lost in sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that, although our original callings to leisure, love, and labor have been twisted by sin, they are renewed in Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 374-384. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 53: Man in Paradise (2024)b95842b9-406d-4f31-8e88-1571e1474739Thu, 22 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2024) Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2024)3c71c655-84bc-494d-9e93-5f6d657816c4Thu, 22 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2024) Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2024)361f9074-2878-4a1e-b6a7-c3a17d7e3928Thu, 22 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2024) Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2024)43f0fb58-c51b-4205-9113-c7be37b8b3caThu, 22 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShedding"Good morning, Albert," Sarah said. She opened the door of Albert's cage and fed the bearded dragon a breakfast of worms and small chunks of vegetables. Her pet happily gobbled it up. As he crawled onto his hammock, Sarah saw that the scales on his face and his tail were coming off. "Mom," Sarah called, "I hope Albert isn't getting sick. His skin is falling off!"Mom came over and peeked in Albert's cage. "Don't worry, honey," she said. "That's natural. When bearded dragons and other reptiles grow too big for their skin, they shed. Just like how when you grow, we have to buy you new clothes and shoes.""Is he itchy?" Sarah asked. "He keeps rubbing his face against his rocks.""Shedding is a little uncomfortable. We can give him a bath to help."Mom and Sarah filled a tub with warm water and placed Albert inside. "A bath will help make the old skin soft and loosen it so it's easier to shed," Mom explained. "Soon all the old skin will be gone, and then we'll be able to see just the new skin!""That sounds like a verse I learned at church about taking off our old self and putting on our new self," Sarah said."You're right! That's just like Albert outgrowing his skin. When we become Christians, our old sinful habits don't fit us anymore because Jesus has made us new people, so we need to shed them. If a bearded dragon's shed gets stuck, that can be dangerous for him. His body is bigger and needs more space to be healthy.""What if we get stuck in our old sin? I wish we could just wash it all away with a bath like Albert!" Sarah said. "He might not give us a bath, but God does help us shed our sinful habits," Mom said. "He has given us His Word, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit to help us do what is right. And at church, He has given us other Christians who can encourage us as we grow to be more like Jesus." –J. R. Kleeberger

"Good morning, Albert," Sarah said. She opened the door of Albert's cage and fed the bearded dragon a breakfast of worms and small chunks of vegetables. Her pet happily gobbled it up. As he crawled onto his hammock, Sarah saw that the scales on his face and his tail were coming off. "Mom," Sarah called, "I hope Albert isn't getting sick. His skin is falling off!"Mom came over and peeked in Albert's cage. "Don't worry, honey," she said. "That's natural. When bearded dragons and other reptiles grow too big for their skin, they shed. Just like how when you grow, we have to buy you new clothes and shoes.""Is he itchy?" Sarah asked. "He keeps rubbing his face against his rocks.""Shedding is a little uncomfortable. We can give him a bath to help."Mom and Sarah filled a tub with warm water and placed Albert inside. "A bath will help make the old skin soft and loosen it so it's easier to shed," Mom explained. "Soon all the old skin will be gone, and then we'll be able to see just the new skin!""That sounds like a verse I learned at church about taking off our old self and putting on our new self," Sarah said."You're right! That's just like Albert outgrowing his skin. When we become Christians, our old sinful habits don't fit us anymore because Jesus has made us new people, so we need to shed them. If a bearded dragon's shed gets stuck, that can be dangerous for him. His body is bigger and needs more space to be healthy.""What if we get stuck in our old sin? I wish we could just wash it all away with a bath like Albert!" Sarah said. "He might not give us a bath, but God does help us shed our sinful habits," Mom said. "He has given us His Word, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit to help us do what is right. And at church, He has given us other Christians who can encourage us as we grow to be more like Jesus." –J. R. Kleeberger

Sheddinga8698d0a-1d1b-40c3-92b9-6882182f3ae1Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShedding"Good morning, Albert," Sarah said. She opened the door of Albert's cage and fed the bearded dragon a breakfast of worms and small chunks of vegetables. Her pet happily gobbled it up. As he crawled onto his hammock, Sarah saw that the scales on his face and his tail were coming off. "Mom," Sarah called, "I hope Albert isn't getting sick. His skin is falling off!"Mom came over and peeked in Albert's cage. "Don't worry, honey," she said. "That's natural. When bearded dragons and other reptiles grow too big for their skin, they shed. Just like how when you grow, we have to buy you new clothes and shoes.""Is he itchy?" Sarah asked. "He keeps rubbing his face against his rocks.""Shedding is a little uncomfortable. We can give him a bath to help."Mom and Sarah filled a tub with warm water and placed Albert inside. "A bath will help make the old skin soft and loosen it so it's easier to shed," Mom explained. "Soon all the old skin will be gone, and then we'll be able to see just the new skin!""That sounds like a verse I learned at church about taking off our old self and putting on our new self," Sarah said."You're right! That's just like Albert outgrowing his skin. When we become Christians, our old sinful habits don't fit us anymore because Jesus has made us new people, so we need to shed them. If a bearded dragon's shed gets stuck, that can be dangerous for him. His body is bigger and needs more space to be healthy.""What if we get stuck in our old sin? I wish we could just wash it all away with a bath like Albert!" Sarah said. "He might not give us a bath, but God does help us shed our sinful habits," Mom said. "He has given us His Word, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit to help us do what is right. And at church, He has given us other Christians who can encourage us as we grow to be more like Jesus." –J. R. Kleeberger

"Good morning, Albert," Sarah said. She opened the door of Albert's cage and fed the bearded dragon a breakfast of worms and small chunks of vegetables. Her pet happily gobbled it up. As he crawled onto his hammock, Sarah saw that the scales on his face and his tail were coming off. "Mom," Sarah called, "I hope Albert isn't getting sick. His skin is falling off!"Mom came over and peeked in Albert's cage. "Don't worry, honey," she said. "That's natural. When bearded dragons and other reptiles grow too big for their skin, they shed. Just like how when you grow, we have to buy you new clothes and shoes.""Is he itchy?" Sarah asked. "He keeps rubbing his face against his rocks.""Shedding is a little uncomfortable. We can give him a bath to help."Mom and Sarah filled a tub with warm water and placed Albert inside. "A bath will help make the old skin soft and loosen it so it's easier to shed," Mom explained. "Soon all the old skin will be gone, and then we'll be able to see just the new skin!""That sounds like a verse I learned at church about taking off our old self and putting on our new self," Sarah said."You're right! That's just like Albert outgrowing his skin. When we become Christians, our old sinful habits don't fit us anymore because Jesus has made us new people, so we need to shed them. If a bearded dragon's shed gets stuck, that can be dangerous for him. His body is bigger and needs more space to be healthy.""What if we get stuck in our old sin? I wish we could just wash it all away with a bath like Albert!" Sarah said. "He might not give us a bath, but God does help us shed our sinful habits," Mom said. "He has given us His Word, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit to help us do what is right. And at church, He has given us other Christians who can encourage us as we grow to be more like Jesus." –J. R. Kleeberger

Shedding086a8367-e4ae-4f02-b02c-74cc03012008Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#527 What Is My Body For? - Stephanie Gray ConnorsA major theme of modern morals is the slogan, “My body, my choice.” But is my body just a thing for me to use as I please, or does it have a more glorious purpose? Stephanie Gray Connors joins us for a discussion of the Christian view of the body, rooted in the unshakeable truth that God is love. Listeners can get a discount on Stephanie&#8217;s latest book, My Body For You, by purchasing at https://stpaulcenter.com/mybodyforyou and using the code FORYOU15 Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy …

A major theme of modern morals is the slogan, “My body, my choice.” But is my body just a thing for me to use as I please, or does it have a more glorious purpose? Stephanie Gray Connors joins us for a discussion of the Christian view of the body, rooted in the unshakeable truth that God is love. Listeners can get a discount on Stephanie&#8217;s latest book, My Body For You, by purchasing at https://stpaulcenter.com/mybodyforyou and using the code FORYOU15 Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy …

#527 What Is My Body For? - Stephanie Gray Connorseb5ed017-43ee-4f40-b919-329fb7211fd1Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)dad76abc-929a-4c67-9664-154d3f679ba7Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2024) Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2024)8f0eb95e-7ca8-4d3b-b362-a853e39a9398Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Male and Female (2024) The Catechism teaches about God’s plan and design for men and women—male and female—and their equality, complementarity, dignity, and destiny. Fr. Mike shows us how men and women can be both complete in themselves and yet made “for each other.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 369-373. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism teaches about God’s plan and design for men and women—male and female—and their equality, complementarity, dignity, and destiny. Fr. Mike shows us how men and women can be both complete in themselves and yet made “for each other.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 369-373. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 52: Male and Female (2024)08febb3c-91e5-4262-85d4-6b0c3b194dc7Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Male and Female (2024) The Catechism teaches about God’s plan and design for men and women—male and female—and their equality, complementarity, dignity, and destiny. Fr. Mike shows us how men and women can be both complete in themselves and yet made “for each other.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 369-373. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism teaches about God’s plan and design for men and women—male and female—and their equality, complementarity, dignity, and destiny. Fr. Mike shows us how men and women can be both complete in themselves and yet made “for each other.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 369-373. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 52: Male and Female (2024)d4c164f1-c801-410c-a78c-60e5bf27e32bWed, 21 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2024) Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2024)6b241e2b-081b-4441-89bf-9f46b409ad2fWed, 21 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)fecc160e-d152-4c1f-b057-697fbbfcefe1Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)9defc1ee-761e-4e53-9168-e46dc9ded7a6Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2024) Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2024)feeb3d68-638b-4a3c-9c0c-66f3a98970d7Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2024) Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2024)53a6e3b0-e500-4199-ba42-39df9237fe60Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)22d2e393-eee9-4676-86e2-8c4be9f9ad41Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe SparkplugWhen Micah's family got home from church and sat down to dinner, Micah didn't say a word. "You've been quiet," said Mom. "Did something happen today at church?"Micah sighed. "Today we were assigned parts for the church play, and I didn't get one."His older brother Ethan chimed in. "They didn't give you a part?""Well, not the one I wanted! I'm in charge of set decoration. Mr. Ritter told me that he really needs me on the decorating team. But I was hoping for a more important part." Micah sighed again. "I just wish I was good at something else." Ethan thought for a moment. "Micah, why don't you come out to the garage with me after dinner? I've been working on Mom's car, and there's something I want to show you."When the table was cleared, the boys went to the garage and Ethan lifted the hood of their mother's car. "Mom's car was running rough, so she asked me to take a look at it," Ethan said. "There was a part that had gone bad. Can you guess which one?"Micah didn't know as much about cars as his brother did, but he pointed to a big box that looked pretty important. "This part?" he guessed.Ethan smiled. "Nope!" He reached over the whole engine and pulled out a tiny piece not much bigger than his finger. "This is a sparkplug," he explained. "Without these guys, the whole car stops working right."Micah held the part in his hand. "Wow," he said. "But it's so small!""You know," Ethan said, "sparkplugs sort of remind me of how God uses people. The Bible tells us that people were amazed when they saw the boldness of Jesus's disciples because they were uneducated and common men. But God still used them to do incredible things! Because we're followers of Jesus who have been given the Holy Spirit, it isn't about what talents and abilities we have to offer--it's about what Jesus can accomplish through us when we trust Him to use whatever gifts we have. The gifts themselves aren't as important as trusting Jesus to help us use them for His glory."–Emily Tenter

When Micah's family got home from church and sat down to dinner, Micah didn't say a word. "You've been quiet," said Mom. "Did something happen today at church?"Micah sighed. "Today we were assigned parts for the church play, and I didn't get one."His older brother Ethan chimed in. "They didn't give you a part?""Well, not the one I wanted! I'm in charge of set decoration. Mr. Ritter told me that he really needs me on the decorating team. But I was hoping for a more important part." Micah sighed again. "I just wish I was good at something else." Ethan thought for a moment. "Micah, why don't you come out to the garage with me after dinner? I've been working on Mom's car, and there's something I want to show you."When the table was cleared, the boys went to the garage and Ethan lifted the hood of their mother's car. "Mom's car was running rough, so she asked me to take a look at it," Ethan said. "There was a part that had gone bad. Can you guess which one?"Micah didn't know as much about cars as his brother did, but he pointed to a big box that looked pretty important. "This part?" he guessed.Ethan smiled. "Nope!" He reached over the whole engine and pulled out a tiny piece not much bigger than his finger. "This is a sparkplug," he explained. "Without these guys, the whole car stops working right."Micah held the part in his hand. "Wow," he said. "But it's so small!""You know," Ethan said, "sparkplugs sort of remind me of how God uses people. The Bible tells us that people were amazed when they saw the boldness of Jesus's disciples because they were uneducated and common men. But God still used them to do incredible things! Because we're followers of Jesus who have been given the Holy Spirit, it isn't about what talents and abilities we have to offer--it's about what Jesus can accomplish through us when we trust Him to use whatever gifts we have. The gifts themselves aren't as important as trusting Jesus to help us use them for His glory."–Emily Tenter

The Sparkplug06ade844-c795-49dc-a443-3e4975c9654fWed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe SparkplugWhen Micah's family got home from church and sat down to dinner, Micah didn't say a word. "You've been quiet," said Mom. "Did something happen today at church?"Micah sighed. "Today we were assigned parts for the church play, and I didn't get one."His older brother Ethan chimed in. "They didn't give you a part?""Well, not the one I wanted! I'm in charge of set decoration. Mr. Ritter told me that he really needs me on the decorating team. But I was hoping for a more important part." Micah sighed again. "I just wish I was good at something else." Ethan thought for a moment. "Micah, why don't you come out to the garage with me after dinner? I've been working on Mom's car, and there's something I want to show you."When the table was cleared, the boys went to the garage and Ethan lifted the hood of their mother's car. "Mom's car was running rough, so she asked me to take a look at it," Ethan said. "There was a part that had gone bad. Can you guess which one?"Micah didn't know as much about cars as his brother did, but he pointed to a big box that looked pretty important. "This part?" he guessed.Ethan smiled. "Nope!" He reached over the whole engine and pulled out a tiny piece not much bigger than his finger. "This is a sparkplug," he explained. "Without these guys, the whole car stops working right."Micah held the part in his hand. "Wow," he said. "But it's so small!""You know," Ethan said, "sparkplugs sort of remind me of how God uses people. The Bible tells us that people were amazed when they saw the boldness of Jesus's disciples because they were uneducated and common men. But God still used them to do incredible things! Because we're followers of Jesus who have been given the Holy Spirit, it isn't about what talents and abilities we have to offer--it's about what Jesus can accomplish through us when we trust Him to use whatever gifts we have. The gifts themselves aren't as important as trusting Jesus to help us use them for His glory."–Emily Tenter

When Micah's family got home from church and sat down to dinner, Micah didn't say a word. "You've been quiet," said Mom. "Did something happen today at church?"Micah sighed. "Today we were assigned parts for the church play, and I didn't get one."His older brother Ethan chimed in. "They didn't give you a part?""Well, not the one I wanted! I'm in charge of set decoration. Mr. Ritter told me that he really needs me on the decorating team. But I was hoping for a more important part." Micah sighed again. "I just wish I was good at something else." Ethan thought for a moment. "Micah, why don't you come out to the garage with me after dinner? I've been working on Mom's car, and there's something I want to show you."When the table was cleared, the boys went to the garage and Ethan lifted the hood of their mother's car. "Mom's car was running rough, so she asked me to take a look at it," Ethan said. "There was a part that had gone bad. Can you guess which one?"Micah didn't know as much about cars as his brother did, but he pointed to a big box that looked pretty important. "This part?" he guessed.Ethan smiled. "Nope!" He reached over the whole engine and pulled out a tiny piece not much bigger than his finger. "This is a sparkplug," he explained. "Without these guys, the whole car stops working right."Micah held the part in his hand. "Wow," he said. "But it's so small!""You know," Ethan said, "sparkplugs sort of remind me of how God uses people. The Bible tells us that people were amazed when they saw the boldness of Jesus's disciples because they were uneducated and common men. But God still used them to do incredible things! Because we're followers of Jesus who have been given the Holy Spirit, it isn't about what talents and abilities we have to offer--it's about what Jesus can accomplish through us when we trust Him to use whatever gifts we have. The gifts themselves aren't as important as trusting Jesus to help us use them for His glory."–Emily Tenter

The Sparkplugba58d537-bd93-4b4b-85fd-e80d00a2ddafWed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2024) As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2024)1129aace-7696-4644-9b61-b67a747506cdTue, 20 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Unity of Soul and Body (2024) The soul and the body “are not two natures united, but rather their union forms a single nature.” The Catechism introduces us to this profound mystery and begins to unpack our nature as a body and as a soul. Fr. Mike shows us how so much pain and confusion in modern times—and indeed throughout history—stems from an attempt to separate these two inseparable parts of our being. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 362-368. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The soul and the body “are not two natures united, but rather their union forms a single nature.” The Catechism introduces us to this profound mystery and begins to unpack our nature as a body and as a soul. Fr. Mike shows us how so much pain and confusion in modern times—and indeed throughout history—stems from an attempt to separate these two inseparable parts of our being. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 362-368. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 51: Unity of Soul and Body (2024)89c4a5cf-f6e2-4dfd-b668-da3303380f87Tue, 20 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Unity of Soul and Body (2024) The soul and the body “are not two natures united, but rather their union forms a single nature.” The Catechism introduces us to this profound mystery and begins to unpack our nature as a body and as a soul. Fr. Mike shows us how so much pain and confusion in modern times—and indeed throughout history—stems from an attempt to separate these two inseparable parts of our being. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 362-368. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The soul and the body “are not two natures united, but rather their union forms a single nature.” The Catechism introduces us to this profound mystery and begins to unpack our nature as a body and as a soul. Fr. Mike shows us how so much pain and confusion in modern times—and indeed throughout history—stems from an attempt to separate these two inseparable parts of our being. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 362-368. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 51: Unity of Soul and Body (2024)fead26a5-77d3-4053-b139-298892c605a8Tue, 20 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2024) As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2024)50b27fea-2747-4cc8-a935-5618e1002042Tue, 20 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2024) As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2024)f1c77ed9-d7a9-4355-8a10-1055e4fb0beaTue, 20 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2024) As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2024)8c52068b-ad9f-4ddf-a5a4-642182eeeb70Tue, 20 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s Jewels (Part 2)"Take a look at this. This is a diamond!" said Mr. Billings, holding up a dull-looking rock. The kids in his Sunday school class looked surprised as they passed it around. The rock looked a lot like a rock they'd find on the side of the road. "Most diamonds look dull like this when they come from the mines," Mr. Billings told them. "Before this diamond can flash and sparkle, I have to cut many little sides, or facets, in it. Each one must be just the right size and angle to bring out its full beauty. Let me show you." The class grouped around Mr. Billings. He showed them how he had to decide where to split away the rough, unimportant parts and leave smooth facets on the stone. "See how much better this is beginning to look?" he asked after making several cuts. "It has a long way to go, but you can begin to see what it will become." He turned toward the kids. "Here's what I want you to remember. God is also working on His jewels--Christians. What do you think I mean by that?""That God works in our lives to make us more like Jesus?" said Bo.Mr. Billings nodded. "Yes. When we first come to Jesus and trust Him to save us, we're like a rough, uncut gem. Then God begins to develop Christian character in us through our day-to-day experiences. Sometimes He uses trouble and tough times to polish us and make us more like Him. But there's a big difference between my cutting and polishing and His. Can you guess what?""I think I know," said Kylee. "God would never make a wrong cut--He never makes a mistake.""Good answer!" said Mr. Billings. "And another difference is that we're not lifeless like this diamond is. We have a choice--we can become bitter about what happens and fight back or we can trust the Lord to shape our lives. Even though the cutting and polishing may hurt sometimes, He knows what He's doing. He knows what's best for us. And it takes a long time--our whole lives--before He's finished. Trust Him to use all your life experiences to shape you into something beautiful." –Mary Rose Pearson

"Take a look at this. This is a diamond!" said Mr. Billings, holding up a dull-looking rock. The kids in his Sunday school class looked surprised as they passed it around. The rock looked a lot like a rock they'd find on the side of the road. "Most diamonds look dull like this when they come from the mines," Mr. Billings told them. "Before this diamond can flash and sparkle, I have to cut many little sides, or facets, in it. Each one must be just the right size and angle to bring out its full beauty. Let me show you." The class grouped around Mr. Billings. He showed them how he had to decide where to split away the rough, unimportant parts and leave smooth facets on the stone. "See how much better this is beginning to look?" he asked after making several cuts. "It has a long way to go, but you can begin to see what it will become." He turned toward the kids. "Here's what I want you to remember. God is also working on His jewels--Christians. What do you think I mean by that?""That God works in our lives to make us more like Jesus?" said Bo.Mr. Billings nodded. "Yes. When we first come to Jesus and trust Him to save us, we're like a rough, uncut gem. Then God begins to develop Christian character in us through our day-to-day experiences. Sometimes He uses trouble and tough times to polish us and make us more like Him. But there's a big difference between my cutting and polishing and His. Can you guess what?""I think I know," said Kylee. "God would never make a wrong cut--He never makes a mistake.""Good answer!" said Mr. Billings. "And another difference is that we're not lifeless like this diamond is. We have a choice--we can become bitter about what happens and fight back or we can trust the Lord to shape our lives. Even though the cutting and polishing may hurt sometimes, He knows what He's doing. He knows what's best for us. And it takes a long time--our whole lives--before He's finished. Trust Him to use all your life experiences to shape you into something beautiful." –Mary Rose Pearson

God’s Jewels (Part 2)edb1458d-756b-4363-b73b-c19b6cb92993Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s Jewels (Part 2)"Take a look at this. This is a diamond!" said Mr. Billings, holding up a dull-looking rock. The kids in his Sunday school class looked surprised as they passed it around. The rock looked a lot like a rock they'd find on the side of the road. "Most diamonds look dull like this when they come from the mines," Mr. Billings told them. "Before this diamond can flash and sparkle, I have to cut many little sides, or facets, in it. Each one must be just the right size and angle to bring out its full beauty. Let me show you." The class grouped around Mr. Billings. He showed them how he had to decide where to split away the rough, unimportant parts and leave smooth facets on the stone. "See how much better this is beginning to look?" he asked after making several cuts. "It has a long way to go, but you can begin to see what it will become." He turned toward the kids. "Here's what I want you to remember. God is also working on His jewels--Christians. What do you think I mean by that?""That God works in our lives to make us more like Jesus?" said Bo.Mr. Billings nodded. "Yes. When we first come to Jesus and trust Him to save us, we're like a rough, uncut gem. Then God begins to develop Christian character in us through our day-to-day experiences. Sometimes He uses trouble and tough times to polish us and make us more like Him. But there's a big difference between my cutting and polishing and His. Can you guess what?""I think I know," said Kylee. "God would never make a wrong cut--He never makes a mistake.""Good answer!" said Mr. Billings. "And another difference is that we're not lifeless like this diamond is. We have a choice--we can become bitter about what happens and fight back or we can trust the Lord to shape our lives. Even though the cutting and polishing may hurt sometimes, He knows what He's doing. He knows what's best for us. And it takes a long time--our whole lives--before He's finished. Trust Him to use all your life experiences to shape you into something beautiful." –Mary Rose Pearson

"Take a look at this. This is a diamond!" said Mr. Billings, holding up a dull-looking rock. The kids in his Sunday school class looked surprised as they passed it around. The rock looked a lot like a rock they'd find on the side of the road. "Most diamonds look dull like this when they come from the mines," Mr. Billings told them. "Before this diamond can flash and sparkle, I have to cut many little sides, or facets, in it. Each one must be just the right size and angle to bring out its full beauty. Let me show you." The class grouped around Mr. Billings. He showed them how he had to decide where to split away the rough, unimportant parts and leave smooth facets on the stone. "See how much better this is beginning to look?" he asked after making several cuts. "It has a long way to go, but you can begin to see what it will become." He turned toward the kids. "Here's what I want you to remember. God is also working on His jewels--Christians. What do you think I mean by that?""That God works in our lives to make us more like Jesus?" said Bo.Mr. Billings nodded. "Yes. When we first come to Jesus and trust Him to save us, we're like a rough, uncut gem. Then God begins to develop Christian character in us through our day-to-day experiences. Sometimes He uses trouble and tough times to polish us and make us more like Him. But there's a big difference between my cutting and polishing and His. Can you guess what?""I think I know," said Kylee. "God would never make a wrong cut--He never makes a mistake.""Good answer!" said Mr. Billings. "And another difference is that we're not lifeless like this diamond is. We have a choice--we can become bitter about what happens and fight back or we can trust the Lord to shape our lives. Even though the cutting and polishing may hurt sometimes, He knows what He's doing. He knows what's best for us. And it takes a long time--our whole lives--before He's finished. Trust Him to use all your life experiences to shape you into something beautiful." –Mary Rose Pearson

God’s Jewels (Part 2)260369ef-0679-4d31-8e6e-f8ce58c44576Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRadical Catholic ResponsibilityWe love the stories of the heroes, the underdogs, and the winners. We revel in the touchdown throw that wins the superbowl. We sometimes even cry as the hero in the movie sacrifices everything. Yet we so often fail to live our potential in our own lives. What if "taking radical responsibility," "extreme ownership," and "radical accountability" are actually very Catholic ideas, consistent with the teachings of the church? Join me in this episode as I explore the idea that not only is taking responsibility (when done properly) a source of humility, it is even the source of our greatest fulfillment as men. God gave us talents that all too often we allow to stay buried. He's going to demand an accounting of them all one day! Taking responsibility is a powerful step to answering God's call.

We love the stories of the heroes, the underdogs, and the winners. We revel in the touchdown throw that wins the superbowl. We sometimes even cry as the hero in the movie sacrifices everything. Yet we so often fail to live our potential in our own lives. What if "taking radical responsibility," "extreme ownership," and "radical accountability" are actually very Catholic ideas, consistent with the teachings of the church? Join me in this episode as I explore the idea that not only is taking responsibility (when done properly) a source of humility, it is even the source of our greatest fulfillment as men. God gave us talents that all too often we allow to stay buried. He's going to demand an accounting of them all one day! Taking responsibility is a powerful step to answering God's call.

fullRadical Catholic Responsibility45339e08-ba7d-4de8-b599-09ae5cbf291cMon, 19 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Orgasm Expert: Women Don’t Like Penetrative Sex As Much As Men! This Is How Often You Should Be Having Sex! Stop Inviting Pets Into The Bedroom! - Doctor Karen GurneyEveryone has the desire to be desired, finally, in this episode, the mystery of desire is stripped back. Dr Karen Gurney is a Clinical Psychologist, Psychosexologist and Couples Therapist, she has been helping couples tackle sex problems for over 20 years. She is the author of the bestselling book, ‘Mind The Gap: The truth about desire and how to future proof your sex life’. In this conversation Karen and Steven discuss topics, such as the reasons for a dead sex life, why women prefer non-penetrative sex, how technology is killing your sex life, and why you should invest in your sexual currency. Topics: 0:00 Intro 02:07 What Do You Do and Why Do You Do It? 03:56 Our Attention Is Being Hijacked Which Is Affecting Our Sex Lives 09:57 Why Does Sex Get Harder the More We Think About It 11:50 Why Expectations and Pressure Make Sex Worse 15:56 Our Society Has Created a "Sexual Script" That's Wrong 17:10 How to Talk About Sex with Your Partner 23:09 How to Tell Your Partner You're Not Attracted to Them Anymore 25:56 How to Not Let Kids Ruin Your Sex Life 27:25 The Demographic That Comes to You More Than Any Other 28:16 Why Desire Goes in a Relationship 34:13 How to Trigger Desire in Your Relationship 38:34 The "Initiation" Problem 40:21 Should We Schedule Sex? 43:05 What Should We Be Doing to Keep Desire High in Our Relationships 45:55 How to Talk About Your Fetish with Your Partner 50:54 What Women Really Want During Sex 52:45 Does It Matter Who Initiates Sex? 56:04 If Our Idea of What We Want From Sex Isn't Happening What Should We Do? 58:31 If Men Can't Get It Up, What Should We Do? 01:00:56 If Men Can't Get It Up, What Should We Do? 01:01:15 Should We Have Sex Before or After We Eat? 01:02:22 The Optimal Amount of Times to Have Sex 01:04:16 Sexual Dissatisfaction Between Men and Women 01:07:54 How to Deal with a Sex Life as a Parent 01:11:54 What You Can Do as a Parent to Ensure Your Sex Life Doesn't Go Off Track 01:13:26 The Relationship Between Poor Sleep and Sex 01:16:39 At What Point Should People Reach Out to You? 01:17:21 Have You Ever Seen Relationships That Are Unrecoverable? 01:18:45 The Top 3 Most Common Sexual Problems 01:20:46 The Impact of Pets on Our Sex Lives 01:22:43 Are You Hopeful for the Future of Sex? 01:24:04 How Menopause Affects Our Sex Lives 01:25:21 Our Bodies Changing Over Time and How That Impacts Our Sex Lives 01:26:27 Are We Meant to Be Monogamous? 01:31:51 The Last Guest’s Question You can pre-order Karen’s book, ‘How Not to Let Having Kids Ruin Your Sex Life’, here: https://amzn.to/49VnduP Follow Karen Twitter - https://bit.ly/4bEnROQ Instagram - https://bit.ly/49i1AEP Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone has the desire to be desired, finally, in this episode, the mystery of desire is stripped back. Dr Karen Gurney is a Clinical Psychologist, Psychosexologist and Couples Therapist, she has been helping couples tackle sex problems for over 20 years. She is the author of the bestselling book, ‘Mind The Gap: The truth about desire and how to future proof your sex life’. In this conversation Karen and Steven discuss topics, such as the reasons for a dead sex life, why women prefer non-penetrative sex, how technology is killing your sex life, and why you should invest in your sexual currency. Topics: 0:00 Intro 02:07 What Do You Do and Why Do You Do It? 03:56 Our Attention Is Being Hijacked Which Is Affecting Our Sex Lives 09:57 Why Does Sex Get Harder the More We Think About It 11:50 Why Expectations and Pressure Make Sex Worse 15:56 Our Society Has Created a "Sexual Script" That's Wrong 17:10 How to Talk About Sex with Your Partner 23:09 How to Tell Your Partner You're Not Attracted to Them Anymore 25:56 How to Not Let Kids Ruin Your Sex Life 27:25 The Demographic That Comes to You More Than Any Other 28:16 Why Desire Goes in a Relationship 34:13 How to Trigger Desire in Your Relationship 38:34 The "Initiation" Problem 40:21 Should We Schedule Sex? 43:05 What Should We Be Doing to Keep Desire High in Our Relationships 45:55 How to Talk About Your Fetish with Your Partner 50:54 What Women Really Want During Sex 52:45 Does It Matter Who Initiates Sex? 56:04 If Our Idea of What We Want From Sex Isn't Happening What Should We Do? 58:31 If Men Can't Get It Up, What Should We Do? 01:00:56 If Men Can't Get It Up, What Should We Do? 01:01:15 Should We Have Sex Before or After We Eat? 01:02:22 The Optimal Amount of Times to Have Sex 01:04:16 Sexual Dissatisfaction Between Men and Women 01:07:54 How to Deal with a Sex Life as a Parent 01:11:54 What You Can Do as a Parent to Ensure Your Sex Life Doesn't Go Off Track 01:13:26 The Relationship Between Poor Sleep and Sex 01:16:39 At What Point Should People Reach Out to You? 01:17:21 Have You Ever Seen Relationships That Are Unrecoverable? 01:18:45 The Top 3 Most Common Sexual Problems 01:20:46 The Impact of Pets on Our Sex Lives 01:22:43 Are You Hopeful for the Future of Sex? 01:24:04 How Menopause Affects Our Sex Lives 01:25:21 Our Bodies Changing Over Time and How That Impacts Our Sex Lives 01:26:27 Are We Meant to Be Monogamous? 01:31:51 The Last Guest’s Question You can pre-order Karen’s book, ‘How Not to Let Having Kids Ruin Your Sex Life’, here: https://amzn.to/49VnduP Follow Karen Twitter - https://bit.ly/4bEnROQ Instagram - https://bit.ly/49i1AEP Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Orgasm Expert: Women Don’t Like Penetrative Sex As Much As Men! This Is How Often You Should Be Having Sex! Stop Inviting Pets Into The Bedroom! - Doctor Karen Gurney92347a3d-af2a-4a3b-a8be-a173912d8c96Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:43:00 +00005880https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2024) Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2024)3fcc8e23-6d3b-4be7-bfd0-41742d705a1cMon, 19 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: The Dignity of Man (2024) “God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). The Catechism teaches us about man’s God-given dignity and unique place in creation. Fr. Mike explains the unity that exists between all persons, and how this necessitates a “law of human solidarity and charity.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 355-361. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). The Catechism teaches us about man’s God-given dignity and unique place in creation. Fr. Mike explains the unity that exists between all persons, and how this necessitates a “law of human solidarity and charity.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 355-361. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 50: The Dignity of Man (2024)c9097746-43de-41d3-b90d-3eab6a580f1dMon, 19 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: The Dignity of Man (2024) “God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). The Catechism teaches us about man’s God-given dignity and unique place in creation. Fr. Mike explains the unity that exists between all persons, and how this necessitates a “law of human solidarity and charity.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 355-361. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). The Catechism teaches us about man’s God-given dignity and unique place in creation. Fr. Mike explains the unity that exists between all persons, and how this necessitates a “law of human solidarity and charity.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 355-361. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 50: The Dignity of Man (2024)3afdf068-9322-4fac-a754-7e438ffa31aeMon, 19 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2024) Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2024)b2796ed2-b002-4b8f-b980-eeb3b831b990Mon, 19 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2024) Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2024)1447beb3-c53f-46d3-bab7-d715ac3cabdcMon, 19 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2024) Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2024)3df917e0-d8b1-419b-93b7-0014b15b5d14Mon, 19 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s Jewels (Part 1)Mr. Billings opened the door to his shop and stood aside to let his Sunday school class through. "Welcome to my shop!" he said. "As you know, I'm a lapidary--a gem cutter. Look around and see which gems you like best." The kids walked into a glittering world of sparkling jewels in lit cases. Bright instruments gleamed from their places on a work table in the back."Wow! Look at all this cool stuff!" said Bo. The kids looked around for several minutes, pointing out the gems they liked best.After a while, Mr. Billings called them over. "Kids, did you know that God refers to those who trust in Him as His jewels? If you're a Christian, you're one of them--one of His special treasures!""If I'm a jewel, I'd like to be like one of those," said Annaleigh, pointing to a sparkling, clear gem set in a ring."Not me." Bo pointed to a ring with a bigger stone. "I think this one's the best."Mr. Billings took out both rings. "One of these is a real diamond, and the other is a cubic zirconium--a fake. Can you tell which is which?"The kids examined the stones carefully, but they couldn't see any difference. Mr. Billings picked up Bo's choice. "This is the fake," he said. "It's not surprising that both of these look real to you, but I can easily tell the difference because I know jewels." He put the rings back into the case while the children whispered in surprise to each other.When the kids turned their attention back to Mr. Billings, he said, "You know, God knows people even better than I know these jewels. The Bible tells us that while we see only the outside of a person, God sees the heart. He knows which people are truly His--those who know Jesus as their Savior--and which people only look like they're Christians on the outside. One day, God is going to gather all His jewels and take them to be with Him forever. If you're not sure whether you're one of God's jewels, I'd like to talk with you about what Jesus has done so you can know you're His jewel too." –Mary Rose Pearson

Mr. Billings opened the door to his shop and stood aside to let his Sunday school class through. "Welcome to my shop!" he said. "As you know, I'm a lapidary--a gem cutter. Look around and see which gems you like best." The kids walked into a glittering world of sparkling jewels in lit cases. Bright instruments gleamed from their places on a work table in the back."Wow! Look at all this cool stuff!" said Bo. The kids looked around for several minutes, pointing out the gems they liked best.After a while, Mr. Billings called them over. "Kids, did you know that God refers to those who trust in Him as His jewels? If you're a Christian, you're one of them--one of His special treasures!""If I'm a jewel, I'd like to be like one of those," said Annaleigh, pointing to a sparkling, clear gem set in a ring."Not me." Bo pointed to a ring with a bigger stone. "I think this one's the best."Mr. Billings took out both rings. "One of these is a real diamond, and the other is a cubic zirconium--a fake. Can you tell which is which?"The kids examined the stones carefully, but they couldn't see any difference. Mr. Billings picked up Bo's choice. "This is the fake," he said. "It's not surprising that both of these look real to you, but I can easily tell the difference because I know jewels." He put the rings back into the case while the children whispered in surprise to each other.When the kids turned their attention back to Mr. Billings, he said, "You know, God knows people even better than I know these jewels. The Bible tells us that while we see only the outside of a person, God sees the heart. He knows which people are truly His--those who know Jesus as their Savior--and which people only look like they're Christians on the outside. One day, God is going to gather all His jewels and take them to be with Him forever. If you're not sure whether you're one of God's jewels, I'd like to talk with you about what Jesus has done so you can know you're His jewel too." –Mary Rose Pearson

God’s Jewels (Part 1)efce70b0-a8a5-4de1-9db5-00d5d92ea8b4Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s Jewels (Part 1)Mr. Billings opened the door to his shop and stood aside to let his Sunday school class through. "Welcome to my shop!" he said. "As you know, I'm a lapidary--a gem cutter. Look around and see which gems you like best." The kids walked into a glittering world of sparkling jewels in lit cases. Bright instruments gleamed from their places on a work table in the back."Wow! Look at all this cool stuff!" said Bo. The kids looked around for several minutes, pointing out the gems they liked best.After a while, Mr. Billings called them over. "Kids, did you know that God refers to those who trust in Him as His jewels? If you're a Christian, you're one of them--one of His special treasures!""If I'm a jewel, I'd like to be like one of those," said Annaleigh, pointing to a sparkling, clear gem set in a ring."Not me." Bo pointed to a ring with a bigger stone. "I think this one's the best."Mr. Billings took out both rings. "One of these is a real diamond, and the other is a cubic zirconium--a fake. Can you tell which is which?"The kids examined the stones carefully, but they couldn't see any difference. Mr. Billings picked up Bo's choice. "This is the fake," he said. "It's not surprising that both of these look real to you, but I can easily tell the difference because I know jewels." He put the rings back into the case while the children whispered in surprise to each other.When the kids turned their attention back to Mr. Billings, he said, "You know, God knows people even better than I know these jewels. The Bible tells us that while we see only the outside of a person, God sees the heart. He knows which people are truly His--those who know Jesus as their Savior--and which people only look like they're Christians on the outside. One day, God is going to gather all His jewels and take them to be with Him forever. If you're not sure whether you're one of God's jewels, I'd like to talk with you about what Jesus has done so you can know you're His jewel too." –Mary Rose Pearson

Mr. Billings opened the door to his shop and stood aside to let his Sunday school class through. "Welcome to my shop!" he said. "As you know, I'm a lapidary--a gem cutter. Look around and see which gems you like best." The kids walked into a glittering world of sparkling jewels in lit cases. Bright instruments gleamed from their places on a work table in the back."Wow! Look at all this cool stuff!" said Bo. The kids looked around for several minutes, pointing out the gems they liked best.After a while, Mr. Billings called them over. "Kids, did you know that God refers to those who trust in Him as His jewels? If you're a Christian, you're one of them--one of His special treasures!""If I'm a jewel, I'd like to be like one of those," said Annaleigh, pointing to a sparkling, clear gem set in a ring."Not me." Bo pointed to a ring with a bigger stone. "I think this one's the best."Mr. Billings took out both rings. "One of these is a real diamond, and the other is a cubic zirconium--a fake. Can you tell which is which?"The kids examined the stones carefully, but they couldn't see any difference. Mr. Billings picked up Bo's choice. "This is the fake," he said. "It's not surprising that both of these look real to you, but I can easily tell the difference because I know jewels." He put the rings back into the case while the children whispered in surprise to each other.When the kids turned their attention back to Mr. Billings, he said, "You know, God knows people even better than I know these jewels. The Bible tells us that while we see only the outside of a person, God sees the heart. He knows which people are truly His--those who know Jesus as their Savior--and which people only look like they're Christians on the outside. One day, God is going to gather all His jewels and take them to be with Him forever. If you're not sure whether you're one of God's jewels, I'd like to talk with you about what Jesus has done so you can know you're His jewel too." –Mary Rose Pearson

God’s Jewels (Part 1)6d715c62-4f8f-4150-ae69-7b194a7f3d93Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2024) Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2024)e5854f1e-72a2-4e57-81a9-516466b4385cSun, 18 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: We Are Created For Worship (2024) There is a solidarity among all of God’s creatures because all are oriented to give glory to God. We learn that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, sanctifying it and blessing it. Fr. Mike tells us that all creatures were made with a view to the Sabbath, created for the worship and adoration of God. We are all called to the sacred task of worshiping God and nothing else should take precedence over it. We end with an “In Brief” review of all we have learned in recent sessions about the physical world, the spiritual world, angels, and creation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 344-354. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There is a solidarity among all of God’s creatures because all are oriented to give glory to God. We learn that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, sanctifying it and blessing it. Fr. Mike tells us that all creatures were made with a view to the Sabbath, created for the worship and adoration of God. We are all called to the sacred task of worshiping God and nothing else should take precedence over it. We end with an “In Brief” review of all we have learned in recent sessions about the physical world, the spiritual world, angels, and creation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 344-354. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 49: We Are Created For Worship (2024)2e96098c-0620-4f89-abba-18ff6a54d941Sun, 18 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: We Are Created For Worship (2024) There is a solidarity among all of God’s creatures because all are oriented to give glory to God. We learn that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, sanctifying it and blessing it. Fr. Mike tells us that all creatures were made with a view to the Sabbath, created for the worship and adoration of God. We are all called to the sacred task of worshiping God and nothing else should take precedence over it. We end with an “In Brief” review of all we have learned in recent sessions about the physical world, the spiritual world, angels, and creation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 344-354. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There is a solidarity among all of God’s creatures because all are oriented to give glory to God. We learn that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, sanctifying it and blessing it. Fr. Mike tells us that all creatures were made with a view to the Sabbath, created for the worship and adoration of God. We are all called to the sacred task of worshiping God and nothing else should take precedence over it. We end with an “In Brief” review of all we have learned in recent sessions about the physical world, the spiritual world, angels, and creation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 344-354. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 49: We Are Created For Worship (2024)c484a0a2-f0fb-4e17-b8f4-e164ebafaf94Sun, 18 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2024) Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2024)9cec1b83-6060-4d89-8d42-cd390bdc9d69Sun, 18 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2024) Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2024)46d2526d-f738-44b7-94af-3805cf64e409Sun, 18 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2024) Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2024)c7807484-674a-4042-8c68-0248aa1ca57cSun, 18 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNew BeginningsGarrett lay in the warmth of the bright sunshine and watched beautiful butterflies flit from one flower to another. "This is the saddest day of my life," he said to his brother Wyatt, who was lying on the ground next to him. "Yeah, mine too," Wyatt said as he dug at the grass with a stubby piece of stick. "I can't believe Grandma died. She wasn't sick very long at all!""I know," said Garrett. "I miss her." The back door opened, and Mom came out carrying two glasses of juice. "Can I join you?" she asked as she handed each of them a glass. The boys scooted apart, and Mom sat down between them. She had been crying--her eyes were puffy and her nose was red. She closed her eyes and lifted her face toward the warm sun. "The sun feels so good, doesn't it? I'm glad God gave us such a beautiful day," she said as she looked around the yard. "Look at all those pretty butterflies!""I guess they hatched from these things," said Garrett, handing a couple of empty gray casings to his mother. "Grandma showed these to me a few days ago. She said the caterpillars in them would turn into butterflies."Mom smiled and nodded. "Those caterpillars have a new and better life now, don't they?" She put an arm around each of the boys. "Just like Grandma." Tears spilled onto Mom's cheeks. "She left her old, worn-out body, and now she's with Jesus in heaven. Someday her body will be resurrected and made all new and perfect. Can you imagine what she might do then?""I never thought about it before, but she told us she used to like running races," said Wyatt. "So she'll probably run a lot when she has a body that doesn't hurt from arthritis anymore.""Yeah!" said Garrett. "I never thought of Grandma being able to run. She always moved so slowly. Maybe she'll even do cartwheels!"Mom laughed. "Maybe. We can be sure she's happy and will never feel pain again." Mom wiped her eyes. "But it's still normal for us to feel sad and miss her. Just remember that since we all know Jesus as our Savior, we'll see Grandma again one day." –Deborah L. Whitsitt

Garrett lay in the warmth of the bright sunshine and watched beautiful butterflies flit from one flower to another. "This is the saddest day of my life," he said to his brother Wyatt, who was lying on the ground next to him. "Yeah, mine too," Wyatt said as he dug at the grass with a stubby piece of stick. "I can't believe Grandma died. She wasn't sick very long at all!""I know," said Garrett. "I miss her." The back door opened, and Mom came out carrying two glasses of juice. "Can I join you?" she asked as she handed each of them a glass. The boys scooted apart, and Mom sat down between them. She had been crying--her eyes were puffy and her nose was red. She closed her eyes and lifted her face toward the warm sun. "The sun feels so good, doesn't it? I'm glad God gave us such a beautiful day," she said as she looked around the yard. "Look at all those pretty butterflies!""I guess they hatched from these things," said Garrett, handing a couple of empty gray casings to his mother. "Grandma showed these to me a few days ago. She said the caterpillars in them would turn into butterflies."Mom smiled and nodded. "Those caterpillars have a new and better life now, don't they?" She put an arm around each of the boys. "Just like Grandma." Tears spilled onto Mom's cheeks. "She left her old, worn-out body, and now she's with Jesus in heaven. Someday her body will be resurrected and made all new and perfect. Can you imagine what she might do then?""I never thought about it before, but she told us she used to like running races," said Wyatt. "So she'll probably run a lot when she has a body that doesn't hurt from arthritis anymore.""Yeah!" said Garrett. "I never thought of Grandma being able to run. She always moved so slowly. Maybe she'll even do cartwheels!"Mom laughed. "Maybe. We can be sure she's happy and will never feel pain again." Mom wiped her eyes. "But it's still normal for us to feel sad and miss her. Just remember that since we all know Jesus as our Savior, we'll see Grandma again one day." –Deborah L. Whitsitt

New Beginnings4c4f15f9-a5d7-455a-91dd-5e9927e0b3a7Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNew BeginningsGarrett lay in the warmth of the bright sunshine and watched beautiful butterflies flit from one flower to another. "This is the saddest day of my life," he said to his brother Wyatt, who was lying on the ground next to him. "Yeah, mine too," Wyatt said as he dug at the grass with a stubby piece of stick. "I can't believe Grandma died. She wasn't sick very long at all!""I know," said Garrett. "I miss her." The back door opened, and Mom came out carrying two glasses of juice. "Can I join you?" she asked as she handed each of them a glass. The boys scooted apart, and Mom sat down between them. She had been crying--her eyes were puffy and her nose was red. She closed her eyes and lifted her face toward the warm sun. "The sun feels so good, doesn't it? I'm glad God gave us such a beautiful day," she said as she looked around the yard. "Look at all those pretty butterflies!""I guess they hatched from these things," said Garrett, handing a couple of empty gray casings to his mother. "Grandma showed these to me a few days ago. She said the caterpillars in them would turn into butterflies."Mom smiled and nodded. "Those caterpillars have a new and better life now, don't they?" She put an arm around each of the boys. "Just like Grandma." Tears spilled onto Mom's cheeks. "She left her old, worn-out body, and now she's with Jesus in heaven. Someday her body will be resurrected and made all new and perfect. Can you imagine what she might do then?""I never thought about it before, but she told us she used to like running races," said Wyatt. "So she'll probably run a lot when she has a body that doesn't hurt from arthritis anymore.""Yeah!" said Garrett. "I never thought of Grandma being able to run. She always moved so slowly. Maybe she'll even do cartwheels!"Mom laughed. "Maybe. We can be sure she's happy and will never feel pain again." Mom wiped her eyes. "But it's still normal for us to feel sad and miss her. Just remember that since we all know Jesus as our Savior, we'll see Grandma again one day." –Deborah L. Whitsitt

Garrett lay in the warmth of the bright sunshine and watched beautiful butterflies flit from one flower to another. "This is the saddest day of my life," he said to his brother Wyatt, who was lying on the ground next to him. "Yeah, mine too," Wyatt said as he dug at the grass with a stubby piece of stick. "I can't believe Grandma died. She wasn't sick very long at all!""I know," said Garrett. "I miss her." The back door opened, and Mom came out carrying two glasses of juice. "Can I join you?" she asked as she handed each of them a glass. The boys scooted apart, and Mom sat down between them. She had been crying--her eyes were puffy and her nose was red. She closed her eyes and lifted her face toward the warm sun. "The sun feels so good, doesn't it? I'm glad God gave us such a beautiful day," she said as she looked around the yard. "Look at all those pretty butterflies!""I guess they hatched from these things," said Garrett, handing a couple of empty gray casings to his mother. "Grandma showed these to me a few days ago. She said the caterpillars in them would turn into butterflies."Mom smiled and nodded. "Those caterpillars have a new and better life now, don't they?" She put an arm around each of the boys. "Just like Grandma." Tears spilled onto Mom's cheeks. "She left her old, worn-out body, and now she's with Jesus in heaven. Someday her body will be resurrected and made all new and perfect. Can you imagine what she might do then?""I never thought about it before, but she told us she used to like running races," said Wyatt. "So she'll probably run a lot when she has a body that doesn't hurt from arthritis anymore.""Yeah!" said Garrett. "I never thought of Grandma being able to run. She always moved so slowly. Maybe she'll even do cartwheels!"Mom laughed. "Maybe. We can be sure she's happy and will never feel pain again." Mom wiped her eyes. "But it's still normal for us to feel sad and miss her. Just remember that since we all know Jesus as our Savior, we'll see Grandma again one day." –Deborah L. Whitsitt

New Beginningsb41461b9-5bf1-4612-a3db-5bd0368a5babSun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/18/24 He Leadeth Me: Great Expectations Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. When expectation meets reality, we have a choice. All of our lives are marked by a certain degree of expectation. But what do we do when we encounter the reality of life? We can choose to either avoid reality or accept reality. Mass Readings from February 18, 2024: Genesis 9:8-15 Psalms 25:4-91 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. When expectation meets reality, we have a choice. All of our lives are marked by a certain degree of expectation. But what do we do when we encounter the reality of life? We can choose to either avoid reality or accept reality. Mass Readings from February 18, 2024: Genesis 9:8-15 Psalms 25:4-91 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15

full02/18/24 He Leadeth Me: Great Expectations4a47c0b9-c4d6-475c-bca5-78d5caa16ee1Sat, 17 Feb 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/18/24 He Leadeth Me: Great Expectations Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. When expectation meets reality, we have a choice. All of our lives are marked by a certain degree of expectation. But what do we do when we encounter the reality of life? We can choose to either avoid reality or accept reality. Mass Readings from February 18, 2024: Genesis 9:8-15 Psalms 25:4-91 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. When expectation meets reality, we have a choice. All of our lives are marked by a certain degree of expectation. But what do we do when we encounter the reality of life? We can choose to either avoid reality or accept reality. Mass Readings from February 18, 2024: Genesis 9:8-15 Psalms 25:4-91 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15

full02/18/24 He Leadeth Me: Great Expectations7eddee8f-5d8e-4a92-8361-3d1723111ea7Sat, 17 Feb 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/18/24 He Leadeth Me: Great Expectations Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. When expectation meets reality, we have a choice. All of our lives are marked by a certain degree of expectation. But what do we do when we encounter the reality of life? We can choose to either avoid reality or accept reality. Mass Readings from February 18, 2024: Genesis 9:8-15 Psalms 25:4-91 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. When expectation meets reality, we have a choice. All of our lives are marked by a certain degree of expectation. But what do we do when we encounter the reality of life? We can choose to either avoid reality or accept reality. Mass Readings from February 18, 2024: Genesis 9:8-15 Psalms 25:4-91 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15

full02/18/24 He Leadeth Me: Great Expectations7fc14c7d-208a-46a3-a4f2-a412595e5624Sat, 17 Feb 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: God's Presence (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 48: God's Presence (2024)11a54951-144b-4695-8648-9484f214bcf1Sat, 17 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: Creation in Order (2024) God created all of the visible world in richness, diversity, and order, and everything owes its existence to God. Because all of creation comes from God, every creature has its own goodness and perfection and God wills the interdependence of all creatures. Father Mike helps us to see that God gave us the world for our use, but not for our abuse. Human beings are made in the image and likeness of God and we are charged with caring for the natural world and all of its creatures. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 337-343. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God created all of the visible world in richness, diversity, and order, and everything owes its existence to God. Because all of creation comes from God, every creature has its own goodness and perfection and God wills the interdependence of all creatures. Father Mike helps us to see that God gave us the world for our use, but not for our abuse. Human beings are made in the image and likeness of God and we are charged with caring for the natural world and all of its creatures. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 337-343. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 48: Creation in Order (2024)27dec9c9-62ea-462c-8adf-ce8781e91ed7Sat, 17 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: Creation in Order (2024) God created all of the visible world in richness, diversity, and order, and everything owes its existence to God. Because all of creation comes from God, every creature has its own goodness and perfection and God wills the interdependence of all creatures. Father Mike helps us to see that God gave us the world for our use, but not for our abuse. Human beings are made in the image and likeness of God and we are charged with caring for the natural world and all of its creatures. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 337-343. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God created all of the visible world in richness, diversity, and order, and everything owes its existence to God. Because all of creation comes from God, every creature has its own goodness and perfection and God wills the interdependence of all creatures. Father Mike helps us to see that God gave us the world for our use, but not for our abuse. Human beings are made in the image and likeness of God and we are charged with caring for the natural world and all of its creatures. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 337-343. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 48: Creation in Order (2024)ca591b0c-3326-401e-a70e-d06d27705383Sat, 17 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: God's Presence (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 48: God's Presence (2024)804331b6-34fa-4b4b-bde1-6d2908d7d6daSat, 17 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: God's Presence (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 48: God's Presence (2024)aa508a18-0320-4582-8022-302612be19eaSat, 17 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: God's Presence (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 48: God's Presence (2024)2e6b4d9a-c9ea-414b-8a5f-d30fc34dce70Sat, 17 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTea for Two"I'm ready for my birthday adventure, Grandma!" Emily said. "Where are we going?""You'll see. But you'll need this." Grandma handed Emily a big box.Emily tore off the paper, opened the box, and gasped. "A dress?"Grandma nodded. "You'll look so pretty. Go get changed, dear."Emily put on the dress and eagerly followed Grandma out to the car. After a short drive, Grandma said, "Here we are.""Is this a mansion?" Emily asked as they climbed the stairs to the front door.Grandma grinned. "It is a mansion. Long ago different families called it home. Now it's a Victorian tea room.""Is this why we're all dressed up?" Emily asked. Grandma nodded. Once inside, Emily whispered, "Everything's so fancy. And it's so quiet."A woman in a long black dress greeted them. "Hello, I'm Rachel. How may I help you?""My granddaughter and I have reservations.""You must be Emily, the birthday girl. May I say you look like a princess in your lovely dress." Rachel smiled. "Please follow me." Rachel led them to their table. "I see you've requested the birthday tea for two with lunch. Excellent choice! I'll bring out your tea first.""Rachel's so nice," Emily said. "I do feel like a princess in my dress with all the beautiful things here.""Well, Emily, whether you're here, on a soccer field, or anywhere else, you are a princess," Grandma said. Emily looked puzzled. "You are a child of the King of kings," Grandma told her. "God is your heavenly Father.""And since He's King over everything, that makes me a princess?""That's right. The Bible tells us many times that we are God's children because we trust in Jesus. He died for our sins so we could be forgiven and become part of God's family."As Emily pondered that, Rachel returned carrying a teapot with yellow rosebuds painted on it. She poured Emily's tea. "Would you like sugar or honey?""Honey, please," Emily said."Sweets for the sweet princess."Emily's eyes sparkled as she glanced at Grandma. "Rachel, can I tell you something? It's not this fancy dress that makes me a princess. I'm a princess because I'm a child of God, who's the King of kings!""I could tell." Rachel smiled. "I'm a child of God too!" –Lynda Boucher

"I'm ready for my birthday adventure, Grandma!" Emily said. "Where are we going?""You'll see. But you'll need this." Grandma handed Emily a big box.Emily tore off the paper, opened the box, and gasped. "A dress?"Grandma nodded. "You'll look so pretty. Go get changed, dear."Emily put on the dress and eagerly followed Grandma out to the car. After a short drive, Grandma said, "Here we are.""Is this a mansion?" Emily asked as they climbed the stairs to the front door.Grandma grinned. "It is a mansion. Long ago different families called it home. Now it's a Victorian tea room.""Is this why we're all dressed up?" Emily asked. Grandma nodded. Once inside, Emily whispered, "Everything's so fancy. And it's so quiet."A woman in a long black dress greeted them. "Hello, I'm Rachel. How may I help you?""My granddaughter and I have reservations.""You must be Emily, the birthday girl. May I say you look like a princess in your lovely dress." Rachel smiled. "Please follow me." Rachel led them to their table. "I see you've requested the birthday tea for two with lunch. Excellent choice! I'll bring out your tea first.""Rachel's so nice," Emily said. "I do feel like a princess in my dress with all the beautiful things here.""Well, Emily, whether you're here, on a soccer field, or anywhere else, you are a princess," Grandma said. Emily looked puzzled. "You are a child of the King of kings," Grandma told her. "God is your heavenly Father.""And since He's King over everything, that makes me a princess?""That's right. The Bible tells us many times that we are God's children because we trust in Jesus. He died for our sins so we could be forgiven and become part of God's family."As Emily pondered that, Rachel returned carrying a teapot with yellow rosebuds painted on it. She poured Emily's tea. "Would you like sugar or honey?""Honey, please," Emily said."Sweets for the sweet princess."Emily's eyes sparkled as she glanced at Grandma. "Rachel, can I tell you something? It's not this fancy dress that makes me a princess. I'm a princess because I'm a child of God, who's the King of kings!""I could tell." Rachel smiled. "I'm a child of God too!" –Lynda Boucher

Tea for Two7b53984b-e1df-458b-b7d6-ed5a54f2e91dSat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTea for Two"I'm ready for my birthday adventure, Grandma!" Emily said. "Where are we going?""You'll see. But you'll need this." Grandma handed Emily a big box.Emily tore off the paper, opened the box, and gasped. "A dress?"Grandma nodded. "You'll look so pretty. Go get changed, dear."Emily put on the dress and eagerly followed Grandma out to the car. After a short drive, Grandma said, "Here we are.""Is this a mansion?" Emily asked as they climbed the stairs to the front door.Grandma grinned. "It is a mansion. Long ago different families called it home. Now it's a Victorian tea room.""Is this why we're all dressed up?" Emily asked. Grandma nodded. Once inside, Emily whispered, "Everything's so fancy. And it's so quiet."A woman in a long black dress greeted them. "Hello, I'm Rachel. How may I help you?""My granddaughter and I have reservations.""You must be Emily, the birthday girl. May I say you look like a princess in your lovely dress." Rachel smiled. "Please follow me." Rachel led them to their table. "I see you've requested the birthday tea for two with lunch. Excellent choice! I'll bring out your tea first.""Rachel's so nice," Emily said. "I do feel like a princess in my dress with all the beautiful things here.""Well, Emily, whether you're here, on a soccer field, or anywhere else, you are a princess," Grandma said. Emily looked puzzled. "You are a child of the King of kings," Grandma told her. "God is your heavenly Father.""And since He's King over everything, that makes me a princess?""That's right. The Bible tells us many times that we are God's children because we trust in Jesus. He died for our sins so we could be forgiven and become part of God's family."As Emily pondered that, Rachel returned carrying a teapot with yellow rosebuds painted on it. She poured Emily's tea. "Would you like sugar or honey?""Honey, please," Emily said."Sweets for the sweet princess."Emily's eyes sparkled as she glanced at Grandma. "Rachel, can I tell you something? It's not this fancy dress that makes me a princess. I'm a princess because I'm a child of God, who's the King of kings!""I could tell." Rachel smiled. "I'm a child of God too!" –Lynda Boucher

"I'm ready for my birthday adventure, Grandma!" Emily said. "Where are we going?""You'll see. But you'll need this." Grandma handed Emily a big box.Emily tore off the paper, opened the box, and gasped. "A dress?"Grandma nodded. "You'll look so pretty. Go get changed, dear."Emily put on the dress and eagerly followed Grandma out to the car. After a short drive, Grandma said, "Here we are.""Is this a mansion?" Emily asked as they climbed the stairs to the front door.Grandma grinned. "It is a mansion. Long ago different families called it home. Now it's a Victorian tea room.""Is this why we're all dressed up?" Emily asked. Grandma nodded. Once inside, Emily whispered, "Everything's so fancy. And it's so quiet."A woman in a long black dress greeted them. "Hello, I'm Rachel. How may I help you?""My granddaughter and I have reservations.""You must be Emily, the birthday girl. May I say you look like a princess in your lovely dress." Rachel smiled. "Please follow me." Rachel led them to their table. "I see you've requested the birthday tea for two with lunch. Excellent choice! I'll bring out your tea first.""Rachel's so nice," Emily said. "I do feel like a princess in my dress with all the beautiful things here.""Well, Emily, whether you're here, on a soccer field, or anywhere else, you are a princess," Grandma said. Emily looked puzzled. "You are a child of the King of kings," Grandma told her. "God is your heavenly Father.""And since He's King over everything, that makes me a princess?""That's right. The Bible tells us many times that we are God's children because we trust in Jesus. He died for our sins so we could be forgiven and become part of God's family."As Emily pondered that, Rachel returned carrying a teapot with yellow rosebuds painted on it. She poured Emily's tea. "Would you like sugar or honey?""Honey, please," Emily said."Sweets for the sweet princess."Emily's eyes sparkled as she glanced at Grandma. "Rachel, can I tell you something? It's not this fancy dress that makes me a princess. I'm a princess because I'm a child of God, who's the King of kings!""I could tell." Rachel smiled. "I'm a child of God too!" –Lynda Boucher

Tea for Two2d0e39bc-7ae5-43bf-93a6-f019f4fd5fdcSat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2 EP10. Why Do We Pray?Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, felt it on her heart to talk about prayer. What prayer with the Lord looks like, our posture of prayer, and why it&#39;s such a gift to be able to pray to our Creator. We hope this episode leaves you encouraged and excited to abide with Him in prayer ! ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, felt it on her heart to talk about prayer. What prayer with the Lord looks like, our posture of prayer, and why it&#39;s such a gift to be able to pray to our Creator. We hope this episode leaves you encouraged and excited to abide with Him in prayer ! ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS2 EP10. Why Do We Pray?8f9dd3cd-1628-487d-994a-2e890e89bf57Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 149: Why You Are Easily Distracted & How To FIX it! Nir EyalIn this moment, behaviour and habit design expert, Nir Eyal discusses how to beat procrastination and distraction. One of the first major steps is being able to master the internal triggers that are trying to pull your attention away. Nir believes that to do this you need to try and understand the underlying feelings behind these urge. As he says, time management is pain management, and all human behaviour is about trying to escape discomfort. Nir says that finding these underlying feelings can be achieved by writing down the sensations you feel just before distraction, this allows you identify them and then reframe them to your advantage. Because, if you don’t master these internal triggers, they become your master. Another major step to beat procrastination is by actually scheduling time to be distracted. Nir calls this ‘The 10 Minute Rule’, which allows you to give in to any distraction in your scheduled time, but only for 10 minutes! Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/osVkcTMLbHb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Nir: https://www.nirandfar.com https://www.instagram.com/neyal99/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, behaviour and habit design expert, Nir Eyal discusses how to beat procrastination and distraction. One of the first major steps is being able to master the internal triggers that are trying to pull your attention away. Nir believes that to do this you need to try and understand the underlying feelings behind these urge. As he says, time management is pain management, and all human behaviour is about trying to escape discomfort. Nir says that finding these underlying feelings can be achieved by writing down the sensations you feel just before distraction, this allows you identify them and then reframe them to your advantage. Because, if you don’t master these internal triggers, they become your master. Another major step to beat procrastination is by actually scheduling time to be distracted. Nir calls this ‘The 10 Minute Rule’, which allows you to give in to any distraction in your scheduled time, but only for 10 minutes! Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/osVkcTMLbHb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Nir: https://www.nirandfar.com https://www.instagram.com/neyal99/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 149: Why You Are Easily Distracted & How To FIX it! Nir Eyala18cee15-7b0b-4eb8-9e6d-e6778459c88fFri, 16 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +00001135https://216.73.216.191/allTagsValentine's Day | Girls Gone BibleThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self. GGB BESTIES. Happy belated Valentines day!!! so basically... we have a lot of hehe and haha's in the beginning of this episode. we understand if you want to skip to scripture.. we start at 18 minutes! we read the story of Jacob &amp; Rachel (and Leah) in Genesis 29. we discuss the difference between a man pursuing you correctly vs trying to earn a mans love. we then have truly... the most honest and real conversation we've had on here about love and boys. we kinda forgot we were even recording lol never forget, the love of our God is like no other. the only love that will ever satisfy. Jesus is love. and loves us all SO much. we love you guys. we hope you know how much your Father loves you. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible and get on your way to being your best self. GGB BESTIES. Happy belated Valentines day!!! so basically... we have a lot of hehe and haha's in the beginning of this episode. we understand if you want to skip to scripture.. we start at 18 minutes! we read the story of Jacob &amp; Rachel (and Leah) in Genesis 29. we discuss the difference between a man pursuing you correctly vs trying to earn a mans love. we then have truly... the most honest and real conversation we've had on here about love and boys. we kinda forgot we were even recording lol never forget, the love of our God is like no other. the only love that will ever satisfy. Jesus is love. and loves us all SO much. we love you guys. we hope you know how much your Father loves you. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullValentine's Day | Girls Gone Biblef11d24f8-a311-4a7d-ba60-6d8c26f46bafFri, 16 Feb 2024 05:26:21 +00004324https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Golden Calf (2024) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 47: The Golden Calf (2024)ced0e7f9-72c4-42ea-b5c6-c67c444a29e2Fri, 16 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Angels (2024) The angels belong to Christ as they were made through him and for him, and he has made them messengers of his saving plan. We learn that angels have been present throughout the history of salvation, and the life of Christ is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. Fr. Mike explains how in the liturgy, we join the angels in praising God, and all of human life is surrounded by angels’ care and protection. He reminds us that all angels and saints have the power to intercede for us before God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 331-336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The angels belong to Christ as they were made through him and for him, and he has made them messengers of his saving plan. We learn that angels have been present throughout the history of salvation, and the life of Christ is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. Fr. Mike explains how in the liturgy, we join the angels in praising God, and all of human life is surrounded by angels’ care and protection. He reminds us that all angels and saints have the power to intercede for us before God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 331-336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 47: The Angels (2024)029ca77d-196d-4f16-bb2f-bd3ce201de14Fri, 16 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Angels (2024) The angels belong to Christ as they were made through him and for him, and he has made them messengers of his saving plan. We learn that angels have been present throughout the history of salvation, and the life of Christ is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. Fr. Mike explains how in the liturgy, we join the angels in praising God, and all of human life is surrounded by angels’ care and protection. He reminds us that all angels and saints have the power to intercede for us before God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 331-336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The angels belong to Christ as they were made through him and for him, and he has made them messengers of his saving plan. We learn that angels have been present throughout the history of salvation, and the life of Christ is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. Fr. Mike explains how in the liturgy, we join the angels in praising God, and all of human life is surrounded by angels’ care and protection. He reminds us that all angels and saints have the power to intercede for us before God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 331-336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 47: The Angels (2024)6b4271fa-e19b-4010-b572-d2b356c4a6f3Fri, 16 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Golden Calf (2024) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 47: The Golden Calf (2024)58c6091e-bf4f-4d0e-9607-7b0e02768449Fri, 16 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Golden Calf (2024) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 47: The Golden Calf (2024)870e1373-84e3-4a93-b1fd-5308757bef3aFri, 16 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Golden Calf (2024) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 47: The Golden Calf (2024)b68592da-9b0e-4333-b405-74f054dd8de3Fri, 16 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDarkness and Light"Is your homework finished?" asked Gia's mom after dinner one evening. "Yeah," said Gia. "But you know what, Mom? I like our new apartment, but I wish I could have stayed at my old school. I don't think there's a single kid in my class here who goes to church except me. They seem nice enough, but I miss having Christian friends at school."Mom nodded as she opened a cupboard door and took out a flashlight and a light bulb. "The light bulb in the bathroom went out," she said. "It's too dark to see in there, so come hold the flashlight for me, will you?""Okay," said Gia. She took the flashlight and turned it on."Do the kids at school know you're a Christian?" asked Mom."Well, I haven't really said anything," said Gia. "I'm not sure what they'd think." She sighed. "It was so much easier to be a Christian at my old school." She turned the flashlight toward the light fixture and Mom quickly screwed out the old bulb and replaced it with a new one."Gia," Mom said as they headed back to the kitchen, "where was that flashlight needed--in the kitchen or in the bathroom?""In the bathroom," Gia answered. "That's where it was dark.""Right," said Mom. "Jesus said to let our light shine for Him, and that's needed most in dark places--places like the school you go to now, and like this apartment complex too. I've talked with a few of our neighbors, and I don't think any of them know the Lord."Mom put the flashlight back in the cupboard. "Why don't you ask one of the girls from school to come over for dinner sometime?" she suggested. "As she gets to know you better, she'll start to see that you live life differently from what she's used to, and she might want to find out more about it." "Okay," said Gia. "I'll try Rumi first--she's really nice.""Good," said Mom. "And let's see how you can get involved at our new church too. That will help you get to know some Christian friends who can support and encourage you as you shine your light for Jesus." –Mary Rose Pearson

"Is your homework finished?" asked Gia's mom after dinner one evening. "Yeah," said Gia. "But you know what, Mom? I like our new apartment, but I wish I could have stayed at my old school. I don't think there's a single kid in my class here who goes to church except me. They seem nice enough, but I miss having Christian friends at school."Mom nodded as she opened a cupboard door and took out a flashlight and a light bulb. "The light bulb in the bathroom went out," she said. "It's too dark to see in there, so come hold the flashlight for me, will you?""Okay," said Gia. She took the flashlight and turned it on."Do the kids at school know you're a Christian?" asked Mom."Well, I haven't really said anything," said Gia. "I'm not sure what they'd think." She sighed. "It was so much easier to be a Christian at my old school." She turned the flashlight toward the light fixture and Mom quickly screwed out the old bulb and replaced it with a new one."Gia," Mom said as they headed back to the kitchen, "where was that flashlight needed--in the kitchen or in the bathroom?""In the bathroom," Gia answered. "That's where it was dark.""Right," said Mom. "Jesus said to let our light shine for Him, and that's needed most in dark places--places like the school you go to now, and like this apartment complex too. I've talked with a few of our neighbors, and I don't think any of them know the Lord."Mom put the flashlight back in the cupboard. "Why don't you ask one of the girls from school to come over for dinner sometime?" she suggested. "As she gets to know you better, she'll start to see that you live life differently from what she's used to, and she might want to find out more about it." "Okay," said Gia. "I'll try Rumi first--she's really nice.""Good," said Mom. "And let's see how you can get involved at our new church too. That will help you get to know some Christian friends who can support and encourage you as you shine your light for Jesus." –Mary Rose Pearson

Darkness and Light0b8d4d7d-28ee-47ff-a120-eb1d2bff606bFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDarkness and Light"Is your homework finished?" asked Gia's mom after dinner one evening. "Yeah," said Gia. "But you know what, Mom? I like our new apartment, but I wish I could have stayed at my old school. I don't think there's a single kid in my class here who goes to church except me. They seem nice enough, but I miss having Christian friends at school."Mom nodded as she opened a cupboard door and took out a flashlight and a light bulb. "The light bulb in the bathroom went out," she said. "It's too dark to see in there, so come hold the flashlight for me, will you?""Okay," said Gia. She took the flashlight and turned it on."Do the kids at school know you're a Christian?" asked Mom."Well, I haven't really said anything," said Gia. "I'm not sure what they'd think." She sighed. "It was so much easier to be a Christian at my old school." She turned the flashlight toward the light fixture and Mom quickly screwed out the old bulb and replaced it with a new one."Gia," Mom said as they headed back to the kitchen, "where was that flashlight needed--in the kitchen or in the bathroom?""In the bathroom," Gia answered. "That's where it was dark.""Right," said Mom. "Jesus said to let our light shine for Him, and that's needed most in dark places--places like the school you go to now, and like this apartment complex too. I've talked with a few of our neighbors, and I don't think any of them know the Lord."Mom put the flashlight back in the cupboard. "Why don't you ask one of the girls from school to come over for dinner sometime?" she suggested. "As she gets to know you better, she'll start to see that you live life differently from what she's used to, and she might want to find out more about it." "Okay," said Gia. "I'll try Rumi first--she's really nice.""Good," said Mom. "And let's see how you can get involved at our new church too. That will help you get to know some Christian friends who can support and encourage you as you shine your light for Jesus." –Mary Rose Pearson

"Is your homework finished?" asked Gia's mom after dinner one evening. "Yeah," said Gia. "But you know what, Mom? I like our new apartment, but I wish I could have stayed at my old school. I don't think there's a single kid in my class here who goes to church except me. They seem nice enough, but I miss having Christian friends at school."Mom nodded as she opened a cupboard door and took out a flashlight and a light bulb. "The light bulb in the bathroom went out," she said. "It's too dark to see in there, so come hold the flashlight for me, will you?""Okay," said Gia. She took the flashlight and turned it on."Do the kids at school know you're a Christian?" asked Mom."Well, I haven't really said anything," said Gia. "I'm not sure what they'd think." She sighed. "It was so much easier to be a Christian at my old school." She turned the flashlight toward the light fixture and Mom quickly screwed out the old bulb and replaced it with a new one."Gia," Mom said as they headed back to the kitchen, "where was that flashlight needed--in the kitchen or in the bathroom?""In the bathroom," Gia answered. "That's where it was dark.""Right," said Mom. "Jesus said to let our light shine for Him, and that's needed most in dark places--places like the school you go to now, and like this apartment complex too. I've talked with a few of our neighbors, and I don't think any of them know the Lord."Mom put the flashlight back in the cupboard. "Why don't you ask one of the girls from school to come over for dinner sometime?" she suggested. "As she gets to know you better, she'll start to see that you live life differently from what she's used to, and she might want to find out more about it." "Okay," said Gia. "I'll try Rumi first--she's really nice.""Good," said Mom. "And let's see how you can get involved at our new church too. That will help you get to know some Christian friends who can support and encourage you as you shine your light for Jesus." –Mary Rose Pearson

Darkness and Lightb7c2e091-3590-4269-8f23-9aff68d5b392Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Symptoms of Vanity (and the Surprising Cure) &quot;Vanity of vanities! All is vanity!&quot; Okay maybe not everything, but probably more than you thought. Vanity isn&#39;t just looking the mirror too much (although it could be). Vanity isn&#39;t just too much plastic surgery (although it could be). Vanity is &quot;the inordinate preoccupation with what other people think.&quot; Fr. Mike suggests we look at our lives a little more closely with this new definition—and to look at Jesus for the solution.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;Vanity of vanities! All is vanity!&quot; Okay maybe not everything, but probably more than you thought. Vanity isn&#39;t just looking the mirror too much (although it could be). Vanity isn&#39;t just too much plastic surgery (although it could be). Vanity is &quot;the inordinate preoccupation with what other people think.&quot; Fr. Mike suggests we look at our lives a little more closely with this new definition—and to look at Jesus for the solution.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Symptoms of Vanity (and the Surprising Cure)44e14afa-948f-44b2-9855-d2004bb60d84Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Symptoms of Vanity (and the Surprising Cure) &quot;Vanity of vanities! All is vanity!&quot; Okay maybe not everything, but probably more than you thought. Vanity isn&#39;t just looking the mirror too much (although it could be). Vanity isn&#39;t just too much plastic surgery (although it could be). Vanity is &quot;the inordinate preoccupation with what other people think.&quot; Fr. Mike suggests we look at our lives a little more closely with this new definition—and to look at Jesus for the solution.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;Vanity of vanities! All is vanity!&quot; Okay maybe not everything, but probably more than you thought. Vanity isn&#39;t just looking the mirror too much (although it could be). Vanity isn&#39;t just too much plastic surgery (although it could be). Vanity is &quot;the inordinate preoccupation with what other people think.&quot; Fr. Mike suggests we look at our lives a little more closely with this new definition—and to look at Jesus for the solution.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Symptoms of Vanity (and the Surprising Cure)aee169c3-df05-46b6-8e1f-f923b51cc758Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#854 - Psalms 119 – He-ZayinThis episode is part 91 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 2nd of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 91 of a study of the book of Psalms and the 2nd of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#854 - Psalms 119 – He-Zayin70ceab04-4083-42ae-92d1-73226b8ac876Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000721https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHorrible Marriage AdviceMarriage is tough, it comes with incomparable joys, as well as intense sorrow. When two people, both fallen and broken, enter into a loving marriage they must expect struggles and sacrifices. It is through these challenges that their love will be purified and they become witnesses to a profound commitment mostly lacking in today's world. Today we read through a secular blog that offers reasons men should consider divorce, using this as a sort of bellwether of society to get to the right understanding of marriage and how this is all horrible advice. We do our best to tread with dignity discussing the interior lives of the men brought up in the article but are honest about the falsehoods that they espouse. ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 25 mins of episode 146 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com, where we discuss Distractions and Isolation. 9 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marriage is tough, it comes with incomparable joys, as well as intense sorrow. When two people, both fallen and broken, enter into a loving marriage they must expect struggles and sacrifices. It is through these challenges that their love will be purified and they become witnesses to a profound commitment mostly lacking in today's world. Today we read through a secular blog that offers reasons men should consider divorce, using this as a sort of bellwether of society to get to the right understanding of marriage and how this is all horrible advice. We do our best to tread with dignity discussing the interior lives of the men brought up in the article but are honest about the falsehoods that they espouse. ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 25 mins of episode 146 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com, where we discuss Distractions and Isolation. 9 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHorrible Marriage Advice675e3fcc-b7b2-4ccc-b876-e5c3f7ef0682Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +00003567https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHinge Dating App CEO: Everyone Said Hinge Was A TERRIBLE idea! The 7 Love & Dating Secrets From Hinge’s Founder! AI Will Change Love & Dating!What is the best way to get over a heartbreak? For Justin McLeod that was creating one of the world’s most popular dating apps. Justin McLeod is the CEO and founder of the dating app Hinge, which has over 20 million users and sets up a date every 3 seconds. In this conversation Justin and Steven discuss topics, such as overcoming addiction, early stigma around dating apps, the setbacks and difficulties when creating Hinge, his tumultuous love story, and why happy endings are for the movies. 00:00 Intro 02:07 My Addiction & Going to Rehab 05:18 12 Step Programme for Addiction 07:36 How My Love Experiences Influenced My Entrepreneurial Journey 12:22 Founding Hinge 15:46 How Do We Know Which Ideas to Go After? 18:50 When Did the App Form? 23:35 Tinder and How It Impacted Hinge 27:29 The Interview That Changed My Life 34:14 The New Era for Hinge 36:56 How to Be Successful on Hinge 38:56 What Is Hinge Labs? 42:51 The Worst Things to Do in Dating Apps 44:03 Advice for People Going on Loads Of Dates 47:30 Dating Apps Want People to Stay Single to Have More Customers… 49:23 How Has the Dating World Changed in the Last Few Years?
 50:31 Hinge First Principles 51:48 The Importance of Taking Risks 01:00:38 How to Have Great Company Culture 01:17:16 Biggest Hiring Mistakes 01:19:42 What the Future of Dating Apps Looks Like 01:21:33 The Last Guest Question  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb WHOOP: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the best way to get over a heartbreak? For Justin McLeod that was creating one of the world’s most popular dating apps. Justin McLeod is the CEO and founder of the dating app Hinge, which has over 20 million users and sets up a date every 3 seconds. In this conversation Justin and Steven discuss topics, such as overcoming addiction, early stigma around dating apps, the setbacks and difficulties when creating Hinge, his tumultuous love story, and why happy endings are for the movies. 00:00 Intro 02:07 My Addiction & Going to Rehab 05:18 12 Step Programme for Addiction 07:36 How My Love Experiences Influenced My Entrepreneurial Journey 12:22 Founding Hinge 15:46 How Do We Know Which Ideas to Go After? 18:50 When Did the App Form? 23:35 Tinder and How It Impacted Hinge 27:29 The Interview That Changed My Life 34:14 The New Era for Hinge 36:56 How to Be Successful on Hinge 38:56 What Is Hinge Labs? 42:51 The Worst Things to Do in Dating Apps 44:03 Advice for People Going on Loads Of Dates 47:30 Dating Apps Want People to Stay Single to Have More Customers… 49:23 How Has the Dating World Changed in the Last Few Years?
 50:31 Hinge First Principles 51:48 The Importance of Taking Risks 01:00:38 How to Have Great Company Culture 01:17:16 Biggest Hiring Mistakes 01:19:42 What the Future of Dating Apps Looks Like 01:21:33 The Last Guest Question  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb WHOOP: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHinge Dating App CEO: Everyone Said Hinge Was A TERRIBLE idea! The 7 Love & Dating Secrets From Hinge’s Founder! AI Will Change Love & Dating!e8cd399c-75b3-48a1-b6e2-bd77920be415Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +00005349https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Set Apart for God (2024) Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 46: Set Apart for God (2024)36ec7944-1767-41d0-865b-32ca93964279Thu, 15 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Heaven and Earth (2024) God created heaven and earth — all that we see and all that we don’t see. We learn that the earth is filled with men and many things we can see, but our faith tells us that there are many things on earth that we cannot see, including the presence of God and angels. Fr. Mike explains how human beings are spiritual and corporeal creatures, but angels are immortal, purely spiritual creatures. He tells us more about the role of angels and how, possessing intellect and will, they too are created to glorify God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 325-330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God created heaven and earth — all that we see and all that we don’t see. We learn that the earth is filled with men and many things we can see, but our faith tells us that there are many things on earth that we cannot see, including the presence of God and angels. Fr. Mike explains how human beings are spiritual and corporeal creatures, but angels are immortal, purely spiritual creatures. He tells us more about the role of angels and how, possessing intellect and will, they too are created to glorify God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 325-330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 46: Heaven and Earth (2024)72580eec-bf3a-4e01-891e-0c5b4b686a82Thu, 15 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Heaven and Earth (2024) God created heaven and earth — all that we see and all that we don’t see. We learn that the earth is filled with men and many things we can see, but our faith tells us that there are many things on earth that we cannot see, including the presence of God and angels. Fr. Mike explains how human beings are spiritual and corporeal creatures, but angels are immortal, purely spiritual creatures. He tells us more about the role of angels and how, possessing intellect and will, they too are created to glorify God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 325-330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God created heaven and earth — all that we see and all that we don’t see. We learn that the earth is filled with men and many things we can see, but our faith tells us that there are many things on earth that we cannot see, including the presence of God and angels. Fr. Mike explains how human beings are spiritual and corporeal creatures, but angels are immortal, purely spiritual creatures. He tells us more about the role of angels and how, possessing intellect and will, they too are created to glorify God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 325-330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 46: Heaven and Earth (2024)d2a28ae5-dd27-4612-a4eb-71dd8488a4f7Thu, 15 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Set Apart for God (2024) Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 46: Set Apart for God (2024)e514b33e-05ac-476b-b032-baa293380f67Thu, 15 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Set Apart for God (2024) Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 46: Set Apart for God (2024)c5a2fdda-24d4-4392-b7ca-19f3c6387dfeThu, 15 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Set Apart for God (2024) Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 46: Set Apart for God (2024)cac33138-c055-49f6-99c9-38c5b33ccde8Thu, 15 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChangeManuel's sneakers squeaked as he dragged his feet across the kitchen linoleum. Dad looked up from the pot he was stirring on the stove. "Looks like you had a rough day."Dad brought him his favorite after-school snack--cookies and a glass of milk. Manuel took a bite of his cookie and made a face. "Hey, Dad, these don't taste the same," he said.Dad looked at the box in surprise. "Maybe they changed the recipe."Manuel pushed his plate away and slid lower into his seat. "Why can't things just stay the same? Why do they all have to change?"Dad set the box aside and leaned his elbows on the counter. "Sounds like you're talking about more than just your snack," he said, concerned. "What's going on?"Manuel swallowed around the lump in his throat that had been there all day. "Josh is moving to another state. He's been my best friend since kindergarten, and now I have to go to middle school without him!"Dad frowned. "I'm sorry to hear that. You're going to miss him a lot, aren't you?" Manuel nodded. "And you're worried about how different middle school is going to be from elementary school?" Manuel nodded again. "It's normal to miss your friend and be worried about a new school," continued Dad. "But change is a part of life. One thing will never change, though."Manuel liked how that sounded--one thing that he could always count on to stay the same. "What is it, Dad?" he asked eagerly.Dad grinned. "God. The Bible tells us that God never changes. Jesus is always with us, and His love for us never wavers. We can always count on Him to be there, no matter what happens."Manuel felt the lump in his throat shrinking. "That's good.""So when you feel overwhelmed, you can talk to Jesus about it and know that He'll be there with you.""Thanks, Dad," Manuel said, feeling a little better. He would still miss Josh, but at least he wouldn't have to go to middle school alone. Jesus would be there with him. Manuel took a cookie and dunked it in his glass of milk. His eyes lit up. "Hey, these aren't so bad after all!" –Christa Hogan

Manuel's sneakers squeaked as he dragged his feet across the kitchen linoleum. Dad looked up from the pot he was stirring on the stove. "Looks like you had a rough day."Dad brought him his favorite after-school snack--cookies and a glass of milk. Manuel took a bite of his cookie and made a face. "Hey, Dad, these don't taste the same," he said.Dad looked at the box in surprise. "Maybe they changed the recipe."Manuel pushed his plate away and slid lower into his seat. "Why can't things just stay the same? Why do they all have to change?"Dad set the box aside and leaned his elbows on the counter. "Sounds like you're talking about more than just your snack," he said, concerned. "What's going on?"Manuel swallowed around the lump in his throat that had been there all day. "Josh is moving to another state. He's been my best friend since kindergarten, and now I have to go to middle school without him!"Dad frowned. "I'm sorry to hear that. You're going to miss him a lot, aren't you?" Manuel nodded. "And you're worried about how different middle school is going to be from elementary school?" Manuel nodded again. "It's normal to miss your friend and be worried about a new school," continued Dad. "But change is a part of life. One thing will never change, though."Manuel liked how that sounded--one thing that he could always count on to stay the same. "What is it, Dad?" he asked eagerly.Dad grinned. "God. The Bible tells us that God never changes. Jesus is always with us, and His love for us never wavers. We can always count on Him to be there, no matter what happens."Manuel felt the lump in his throat shrinking. "That's good.""So when you feel overwhelmed, you can talk to Jesus about it and know that He'll be there with you.""Thanks, Dad," Manuel said, feeling a little better. He would still miss Josh, but at least he wouldn't have to go to middle school alone. Jesus would be there with him. Manuel took a cookie and dunked it in his glass of milk. His eyes lit up. "Hey, these aren't so bad after all!" –Christa Hogan

Changebeb47e1e-60a5-4f07-8bda-2cb8e486bbd4Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChangeManuel's sneakers squeaked as he dragged his feet across the kitchen linoleum. Dad looked up from the pot he was stirring on the stove. "Looks like you had a rough day."Dad brought him his favorite after-school snack--cookies and a glass of milk. Manuel took a bite of his cookie and made a face. "Hey, Dad, these don't taste the same," he said.Dad looked at the box in surprise. "Maybe they changed the recipe."Manuel pushed his plate away and slid lower into his seat. "Why can't things just stay the same? Why do they all have to change?"Dad set the box aside and leaned his elbows on the counter. "Sounds like you're talking about more than just your snack," he said, concerned. "What's going on?"Manuel swallowed around the lump in his throat that had been there all day. "Josh is moving to another state. He's been my best friend since kindergarten, and now I have to go to middle school without him!"Dad frowned. "I'm sorry to hear that. You're going to miss him a lot, aren't you?" Manuel nodded. "And you're worried about how different middle school is going to be from elementary school?" Manuel nodded again. "It's normal to miss your friend and be worried about a new school," continued Dad. "But change is a part of life. One thing will never change, though."Manuel liked how that sounded--one thing that he could always count on to stay the same. "What is it, Dad?" he asked eagerly.Dad grinned. "God. The Bible tells us that God never changes. Jesus is always with us, and His love for us never wavers. We can always count on Him to be there, no matter what happens."Manuel felt the lump in his throat shrinking. "That's good.""So when you feel overwhelmed, you can talk to Jesus about it and know that He'll be there with you.""Thanks, Dad," Manuel said, feeling a little better. He would still miss Josh, but at least he wouldn't have to go to middle school alone. Jesus would be there with him. Manuel took a cookie and dunked it in his glass of milk. His eyes lit up. "Hey, these aren't so bad after all!" –Christa Hogan

Manuel's sneakers squeaked as he dragged his feet across the kitchen linoleum. Dad looked up from the pot he was stirring on the stove. "Looks like you had a rough day."Dad brought him his favorite after-school snack--cookies and a glass of milk. Manuel took a bite of his cookie and made a face. "Hey, Dad, these don't taste the same," he said.Dad looked at the box in surprise. "Maybe they changed the recipe."Manuel pushed his plate away and slid lower into his seat. "Why can't things just stay the same? Why do they all have to change?"Dad set the box aside and leaned his elbows on the counter. "Sounds like you're talking about more than just your snack," he said, concerned. "What's going on?"Manuel swallowed around the lump in his throat that had been there all day. "Josh is moving to another state. He's been my best friend since kindergarten, and now I have to go to middle school without him!"Dad frowned. "I'm sorry to hear that. You're going to miss him a lot, aren't you?" Manuel nodded. "And you're worried about how different middle school is going to be from elementary school?" Manuel nodded again. "It's normal to miss your friend and be worried about a new school," continued Dad. "But change is a part of life. One thing will never change, though."Manuel liked how that sounded--one thing that he could always count on to stay the same. "What is it, Dad?" he asked eagerly.Dad grinned. "God. The Bible tells us that God never changes. Jesus is always with us, and His love for us never wavers. We can always count on Him to be there, no matter what happens."Manuel felt the lump in his throat shrinking. "That's good.""So when you feel overwhelmed, you can talk to Jesus about it and know that He'll be there with you.""Thanks, Dad," Manuel said, feeling a little better. He would still miss Josh, but at least he wouldn't have to go to middle school alone. Jesus would be there with him. Manuel took a cookie and dunked it in his glass of milk. His eyes lit up. "Hey, these aren't so bad after all!" –Christa Hogan

Change9c2c2e48-a111-4722-b0c9-a0f0cdc6255dThu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/14/24 Ash Wednesday: Hope, Faith, Love in Lent Homily from Ash Wednesday. We hope He sees. We have faith it matters to Him. We do it because He said so. During Lent, we have the chance to make our lives an act of hope, faith, and love. More than growing in discipline or self-improvement, Lent is a chance to live what we believe by prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Mass Readings from February 14, 2024: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3--6, 12-14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Homily from Ash Wednesday. We hope He sees. We have faith it matters to Him. We do it because He said so. During Lent, we have the chance to make our lives an act of hope, faith, and love. More than growing in discipline or self-improvement, Lent is a chance to live what we believe by prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Mass Readings from February 14, 2024: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3--6, 12-14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

full02/14/24 Ash Wednesday: Hope, Faith, Love in Lentd51f636b-0699-4a7f-ac35-2d2b09b1c314Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/14/24 Ash Wednesday: Hope, Faith, Love in Lent Homily from Ash Wednesday. We hope He sees. We have faith it matters to Him. We do it because He said so. During Lent, we have the chance to make our lives an act of hope, faith, and love. More than growing in discipline or self-improvement, Lent is a chance to live what we believe by prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Mass Readings from February 14, 2024: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3--6, 12-14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Homily from Ash Wednesday. We hope He sees. We have faith it matters to Him. We do it because He said so. During Lent, we have the chance to make our lives an act of hope, faith, and love. More than growing in discipline or self-improvement, Lent is a chance to live what we believe by prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Mass Readings from February 14, 2024: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3--6, 12-14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

full02/14/24 Ash Wednesday: Hope, Faith, Love in Lent927db1f9-fc43-4f49-8ff1-6c3f9ae122f5Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/14/24 Ash Wednesday: Hope, Faith, Love in Lent Homily from Ash Wednesday. We hope He sees. We have faith it matters to Him. We do it because He said so. During Lent, we have the chance to make our lives an act of hope, faith, and love. More than growing in discipline or self-improvement, Lent is a chance to live what we believe by prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Mass Readings from February 14, 2024: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3--6, 12-14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Homily from Ash Wednesday. We hope He sees. We have faith it matters to Him. We do it because He said so. During Lent, we have the chance to make our lives an act of hope, faith, and love. More than growing in discipline or self-improvement, Lent is a chance to live what we believe by prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Mass Readings from February 14, 2024: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3--6, 12-14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

full02/14/24 Ash Wednesday: Hope, Faith, Love in Lent181ecccd-0369-4b89-bcd1-c8ecf9101ee1Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#526 Wars and Rumors of Wars - Joseph Capizzi, Ph.D.Given the hyper- destructive nature of modern warfare, and the frequency of modern military engagements, can a Christian still accept the Just War thinking of earlier ages? Would Jesus? We asked theologian Joseph Capizzi, dean of the School of Theology and Religious Studies at Catholic University of America. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers Podcast for the living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. Maybe one of the challenges to understanding and defending our faith right now is modern warfare. What exactly is the church&#8217;s position here? How are …

Given the hyper- destructive nature of modern warfare, and the frequency of modern military engagements, can a Christian still accept the Just War thinking of earlier ages? Would Jesus? We asked theologian Joseph Capizzi, dean of the School of Theology and Religious Studies at Catholic University of America. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers Podcast for the living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. Maybe one of the challenges to understanding and defending our faith right now is modern warfare. What exactly is the church&#8217;s position here? How are …

#526 Wars and Rumors of Wars - Joseph Capizzi, Ph.D.1aa52d58-2f59-47de-9666-2d02b77fce17Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#318 : Noah part 7: Sending Forth the DoveGenesis 8:6-12 In today&#39;s episode we hear Noah send out first the raven and then the dove. Will the birds bring back good news of dry and? The kids will be reminded that if you find yourself in a season of waiting, you can remember Noah&#39;s story. Even when you&#39;re doing everything right, the results may not come as quickly as you&#39;d like. But we can cling to this truth: God is with you every step of the way. He sees your efforts, hears your prayers, and knows the desires of your heart. Please support us by enjoying the bonus content.⁠ Access our coloring pages AND BRAND NEW Noah Bible Study that follows the episodes here. The study is for both adults and children &amp; is found in the $5 and up tiers or bought by week under the SHOP tab. If you join any tier, you can try it for FREE and browse it yourself, and get 10% off if you pay for the year. I hope your family enjoys it &amp; from my family to yours, thanks for supporting us. Free Read-A-Loud book pdf ⁠here⁠ Connect⁠ hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genesis 8:6-12 In today&#39;s episode we hear Noah send out first the raven and then the dove. Will the birds bring back good news of dry and? The kids will be reminded that if you find yourself in a season of waiting, you can remember Noah&#39;s story. Even when you&#39;re doing everything right, the results may not come as quickly as you&#39;d like. But we can cling to this truth: God is with you every step of the way. He sees your efforts, hears your prayers, and knows the desires of your heart. Please support us by enjoying the bonus content.⁠ Access our coloring pages AND BRAND NEW Noah Bible Study that follows the episodes here. The study is for both adults and children &amp; is found in the $5 and up tiers or bought by week under the SHOP tab. If you join any tier, you can try it for FREE and browse it yourself, and get 10% off if you pay for the year. I hope your family enjoys it &amp; from my family to yours, thanks for supporting us. Free Read-A-Loud book pdf ⁠here⁠ Connect⁠ hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#318 : Noah part 7: Sending Forth the Dovef66e47ed-21d1-485b-82f3-0ba90ce2759eWed, 14 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +00001199https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCatholic Parenting with Nancy BandzuchIt's always been hard to be a parent of a large family. It's even harder these days. The entire culture often seems aligned against us. Even our own church members often seem upset with large families during mass. It's often lonely, isolating, and so frustrating. But you're not alone. Join me in this episode as Nancy Bandzuch talks about the new show put out by the Augustine Institute called "The Catholic Parent." It will help you feel like you're not alone and also help you to be a better parent at the same time.  You can find this series on Formed. Most likely, your parish has already purchased access for you. If not, you can get a free trial at this link:  

It's always been hard to be a parent of a large family. It's even harder these days. The entire culture often seems aligned against us. Even our own church members often seem upset with large families during mass. It's often lonely, isolating, and so frustrating. But you're not alone. Join me in this episode as Nancy Bandzuch talks about the new show put out by the Augustine Institute called "The Catholic Parent." It will help you feel like you're not alone and also help you to be a better parent at the same time.  You can find this series on Formed. Most likely, your parish has already purchased access for you. If not, you can get a free trial at this link:  

fullCatholic Parenting with Nancy Bandzuch5eea8a8f-a4c4-4b3f-a16a-87ebdd63496eWed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Pray for Priests (2024) As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 45: Pray for Priests (2024)0207bbf4-3992-430d-80b9-a0e5984ff538Wed, 14 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Summary of Creation (2024) In this “In Brief” section of the Catechism, we review that only God has the power to create, that is, to call into existence something from nothing. God made man and the entire universe as a manifestation of his love, and he keeps the world and all of us in existence by his will. Fr. Mike discusses one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: God bringing good out of evil. He says we won’t fully understand this mystery until we are united with God in heaven. In a broken world, we are called to trust in the goodness of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 315-324. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this “In Brief” section of the Catechism, we review that only God has the power to create, that is, to call into existence something from nothing. God made man and the entire universe as a manifestation of his love, and he keeps the world and all of us in existence by his will. Fr. Mike discusses one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: God bringing good out of evil. He says we won’t fully understand this mystery until we are united with God in heaven. In a broken world, we are called to trust in the goodness of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 315-324. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 45: Summary of Creation (2024)d346433f-2b95-43fb-8e69-2401e777ad74Wed, 14 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Summary of Creation (2024) In this “In Brief” section of the Catechism, we review that only God has the power to create, that is, to call into existence something from nothing. God made man and the entire universe as a manifestation of his love, and he keeps the world and all of us in existence by his will. Fr. Mike discusses one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: God bringing good out of evil. He says we won’t fully understand this mystery until we are united with God in heaven. In a broken world, we are called to trust in the goodness of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 315-324. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this “In Brief” section of the Catechism, we review that only God has the power to create, that is, to call into existence something from nothing. God made man and the entire universe as a manifestation of his love, and he keeps the world and all of us in existence by his will. Fr. Mike discusses one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: God bringing good out of evil. He says we won’t fully understand this mystery until we are united with God in heaven. In a broken world, we are called to trust in the goodness of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 315-324. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 45: Summary of Creation (2024)342571bf-4a76-44ae-b38a-fb49c54ff759Wed, 14 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Pray for Priests (2024) As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 45: Pray for Priests (2024)d242aa1c-6db6-4e4a-b235-f11d863f03acWed, 14 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Pray for Priests (2024) As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 45: Pray for Priests (2024)9f54f834-a138-4a1b-8625-557dbcc3ee11Wed, 14 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Pray for Priests (2024) As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 45: Pray for Priests (2024)da78ed79-d9d0-4237-a960-ebd7028b3383Wed, 14 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLonely on Valentine’s Day?"Did Daddy give you those roses?" asked Chloe. Mom smiled. "They smell so good. He never forgets Valentine's Day. He took some daisies and some cookies over to Grandma too. She may feel lonely today." "Why would she feel lonely on Valentine's Day? It's so much fun--and delicious!" "Well, Grandpa always gave her flowers on special days. That made her feel loved. Now that Grandpa has passed away, we want Grandma to know she's still loved. Actually, many people feel lonely on Valentine's Day." Chloe seemed puzzled, so Mom explained. "People like Grandma who have lost a loved one may feel sad and lonely on Valentine's Day, or someone whose spouse is away in the military, or a single person who hoped to get married but didn't." Chloe was still thinking about that while she waited for her friend Laura to arrive. In Sunday school, she'd learned that the Bible says to "bear one another's burdens." Mom and Dad were helping lift Grandma's burden of loneliness by showing her she was valued. Chloe prayed, Lord, please show me how to help someone feel valued today.She and Laura had planned to go to the movies. But Chloe had a plan. "My mom said that some people are sad on Valentine's Day, like Mrs. Holt across the street," she told Laura. "Her husband died last summer. He used to come over here and Dad would help him pick bouquets of wildflowers for his wife from our backyard garden. She probably misses that. What if, instead of going to the movies today, we made her a bouquet?" Laura loved that idea. "I have some red ribbons we could tie it with to make it fancy. Hey, what about Miss Whitman, the cafeteria lady? I bet she'd love some flowers. Who else?" "Let's make a list," said Chloe.By that afternoon, the girls had made and delivered bouquets to six people, who all seemed pleased to be remembered. Then the girls took several bouquets to the senior center to brighten up their dinner tables. When Chloe's dad heard about it, he beamed. "You two gave up your own plans to bring smiles to a lot of people today. Well done, girls." –Teresa Ambord

"Did Daddy give you those roses?" asked Chloe. Mom smiled. "They smell so good. He never forgets Valentine's Day. He took some daisies and some cookies over to Grandma too. She may feel lonely today." "Why would she feel lonely on Valentine's Day? It's so much fun--and delicious!" "Well, Grandpa always gave her flowers on special days. That made her feel loved. Now that Grandpa has passed away, we want Grandma to know she's still loved. Actually, many people feel lonely on Valentine's Day." Chloe seemed puzzled, so Mom explained. "People like Grandma who have lost a loved one may feel sad and lonely on Valentine's Day, or someone whose spouse is away in the military, or a single person who hoped to get married but didn't." Chloe was still thinking about that while she waited for her friend Laura to arrive. In Sunday school, she'd learned that the Bible says to "bear one another's burdens." Mom and Dad were helping lift Grandma's burden of loneliness by showing her she was valued. Chloe prayed, Lord, please show me how to help someone feel valued today.She and Laura had planned to go to the movies. But Chloe had a plan. "My mom said that some people are sad on Valentine's Day, like Mrs. Holt across the street," she told Laura. "Her husband died last summer. He used to come over here and Dad would help him pick bouquets of wildflowers for his wife from our backyard garden. She probably misses that. What if, instead of going to the movies today, we made her a bouquet?" Laura loved that idea. "I have some red ribbons we could tie it with to make it fancy. Hey, what about Miss Whitman, the cafeteria lady? I bet she'd love some flowers. Who else?" "Let's make a list," said Chloe.By that afternoon, the girls had made and delivered bouquets to six people, who all seemed pleased to be remembered. Then the girls took several bouquets to the senior center to brighten up their dinner tables. When Chloe's dad heard about it, he beamed. "You two gave up your own plans to bring smiles to a lot of people today. Well done, girls." –Teresa Ambord

Lonely on Valentine’s Day?e9aa6845-f89f-4c38-a879-d0a2aaf41ef4Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLonely on Valentine’s Day?"Did Daddy give you those roses?" asked Chloe. Mom smiled. "They smell so good. He never forgets Valentine's Day. He took some daisies and some cookies over to Grandma too. She may feel lonely today." "Why would she feel lonely on Valentine's Day? It's so much fun--and delicious!" "Well, Grandpa always gave her flowers on special days. That made her feel loved. Now that Grandpa has passed away, we want Grandma to know she's still loved. Actually, many people feel lonely on Valentine's Day." Chloe seemed puzzled, so Mom explained. "People like Grandma who have lost a loved one may feel sad and lonely on Valentine's Day, or someone whose spouse is away in the military, or a single person who hoped to get married but didn't." Chloe was still thinking about that while she waited for her friend Laura to arrive. In Sunday school, she'd learned that the Bible says to "bear one another's burdens." Mom and Dad were helping lift Grandma's burden of loneliness by showing her she was valued. Chloe prayed, Lord, please show me how to help someone feel valued today.She and Laura had planned to go to the movies. But Chloe had a plan. "My mom said that some people are sad on Valentine's Day, like Mrs. Holt across the street," she told Laura. "Her husband died last summer. He used to come over here and Dad would help him pick bouquets of wildflowers for his wife from our backyard garden. She probably misses that. What if, instead of going to the movies today, we made her a bouquet?" Laura loved that idea. "I have some red ribbons we could tie it with to make it fancy. Hey, what about Miss Whitman, the cafeteria lady? I bet she'd love some flowers. Who else?" "Let's make a list," said Chloe.By that afternoon, the girls had made and delivered bouquets to six people, who all seemed pleased to be remembered. Then the girls took several bouquets to the senior center to brighten up their dinner tables. When Chloe's dad heard about it, he beamed. "You two gave up your own plans to bring smiles to a lot of people today. Well done, girls." –Teresa Ambord

"Did Daddy give you those roses?" asked Chloe. Mom smiled. "They smell so good. He never forgets Valentine's Day. He took some daisies and some cookies over to Grandma too. She may feel lonely today." "Why would she feel lonely on Valentine's Day? It's so much fun--and delicious!" "Well, Grandpa always gave her flowers on special days. That made her feel loved. Now that Grandpa has passed away, we want Grandma to know she's still loved. Actually, many people feel lonely on Valentine's Day." Chloe seemed puzzled, so Mom explained. "People like Grandma who have lost a loved one may feel sad and lonely on Valentine's Day, or someone whose spouse is away in the military, or a single person who hoped to get married but didn't." Chloe was still thinking about that while she waited for her friend Laura to arrive. In Sunday school, she'd learned that the Bible says to "bear one another's burdens." Mom and Dad were helping lift Grandma's burden of loneliness by showing her she was valued. Chloe prayed, Lord, please show me how to help someone feel valued today.She and Laura had planned to go to the movies. But Chloe had a plan. "My mom said that some people are sad on Valentine's Day, like Mrs. Holt across the street," she told Laura. "Her husband died last summer. He used to come over here and Dad would help him pick bouquets of wildflowers for his wife from our backyard garden. She probably misses that. What if, instead of going to the movies today, we made her a bouquet?" Laura loved that idea. "I have some red ribbons we could tie it with to make it fancy. Hey, what about Miss Whitman, the cafeteria lady? I bet she'd love some flowers. Who else?" "Let's make a list," said Chloe.By that afternoon, the girls had made and delivered bouquets to six people, who all seemed pleased to be remembered. Then the girls took several bouquets to the senior center to brighten up their dinner tables. When Chloe's dad heard about it, he beamed. "You two gave up your own plans to bring smiles to a lot of people today. Well done, girls." –Teresa Ambord

Lonely on Valentine’s Day?30ac35eb-4170-4c56-8411-523abada62fbWed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: Priestly Garments (2024) Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 44: Priestly Garments (2024)28adb1d9-8818-47df-9625-25a7d4b66e52Tue, 13 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: The Scandal of Evil (2024) If God is a good Father and creates a good world, why does evil exist? The Catechism addresses this profound and often painful question. Fr. Mike helps us understand how to reconcile sin, evil, and suffering with God’s loving Providence. He assures us that while God does not remove evil, he does redeem it, offering himself as the solution. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 309-314. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

If God is a good Father and creates a good world, why does evil exist? The Catechism addresses this profound and often painful question. Fr. Mike helps us understand how to reconcile sin, evil, and suffering with God’s loving Providence. He assures us that while God does not remove evil, he does redeem it, offering himself as the solution. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 309-314. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 44: The Scandal of Evil (2024)0fbb5a70-a57d-417d-aab5-1d801aef151bTue, 13 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: The Scandal of Evil (2024) If God is a good Father and creates a good world, why does evil exist? The Catechism addresses this profound and often painful question. Fr. Mike helps us understand how to reconcile sin, evil, and suffering with God’s loving Providence. He assures us that while God does not remove evil, he does redeem it, offering himself as the solution. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 309-314. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

If God is a good Father and creates a good world, why does evil exist? The Catechism addresses this profound and often painful question. Fr. Mike helps us understand how to reconcile sin, evil, and suffering with God’s loving Providence. He assures us that while God does not remove evil, he does redeem it, offering himself as the solution. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 309-314. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 44: The Scandal of Evil (2024)35f44297-a3aa-47ba-848b-cd517577235fTue, 13 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: Priestly Garments (2024) Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 44: Priestly Garments (2024)9c235b95-4633-4cbc-a4fa-3d7ce3237732Tue, 13 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: Priestly Garments (2024) Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 44: Priestly Garments (2024)b6eb2ff0-da4f-47e2-8c96-ab60e78df980Tue, 13 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: Priestly Garments (2024) Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 44: Priestly Garments (2024)0d36f694-1787-438d-85d2-2a55735abffbTue, 13 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEucharistic Miracles: Part 1Reports of human heart tissue on the consecrated host? What is happening? Father Spitzer and Dr. Stacy Trasankos joins us start with a mysterious set of events in Buenos Aires....

Reports of human heart tissue on the consecrated host? What is happening? Father Spitzer and Dr. Stacy Trasankos joins us start with a mysterious set of events in Buenos Aires....

fullEucharistic Miracles: Part 15e3383f2-1274-4cd6-bf2f-769cfe1dfc6eTue, 13 Feb 2024 00:58:35 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Legend of Two WolvesJamar loved the smell of the pine forest mingling with the smoke from campfires as he and his dad sat in the outdoor amphitheater at the national park campground. They were listening to the park ranger talk about wolves. Near the end of his talk, the ranger said, "I'm going to close with a legend that has been passed down for hundreds of years." Jamar relaxed against a log, eager to hear the story."Many, many years ago," began the ranger, "a Native American grandfather was talking to his grandson. 'Inside of me are two wolves,' said the grandfather, 'and they are having a terrible fight. One wolf is evil--full of hate, lies, anger, greed, and jealousy. The other wolf is good--full of peace, love, truth, sharing, kindness, friendship, and generosity. That same fight is going on inside of you.' "The grandson looked concerned. 'But which wolf will win?' he asked."The wise grandfather replied, 'The one you feed!'"As Jamar and his dad walked back to their campsite, they talked about what the ranger said. "That story has a lot of biblical truth!" said Dad. "The Bible says a fight is going on inside us as Christians. Our old sinful nature--the selfish desires all people are born with--fights against the new spiritual nature Jesus gave us when we trusted in Him." Jamar was silent for a bit, then sighed. "And it's a lot easier to feed the bad wolf, isn't it?" "Sometimes it seems that way," said Dad. "The world's way of doing things is all around us, and we have to be careful not to feed on its false messages. That's why it's such a good idea to start each day by feeding the good wolf." "Like reading the Bible and praying?" asked Jamar. "Exactly!" replied Dad. "As we focus our minds on God's truth, it helps us remember that our sinful nature doesn't have to control us because Jesus has freed us from sin. He's made us new people, and we have the Holy Spirit within us to help us resist temptation. One day Jesus will give us new bodies and our sinful nature will be gone forever, but until then, we don't have to let the bad wolf win." –Lore Wolif

Jamar loved the smell of the pine forest mingling with the smoke from campfires as he and his dad sat in the outdoor amphitheater at the national park campground. They were listening to the park ranger talk about wolves. Near the end of his talk, the ranger said, "I'm going to close with a legend that has been passed down for hundreds of years." Jamar relaxed against a log, eager to hear the story."Many, many years ago," began the ranger, "a Native American grandfather was talking to his grandson. 'Inside of me are two wolves,' said the grandfather, 'and they are having a terrible fight. One wolf is evil--full of hate, lies, anger, greed, and jealousy. The other wolf is good--full of peace, love, truth, sharing, kindness, friendship, and generosity. That same fight is going on inside of you.' "The grandson looked concerned. 'But which wolf will win?' he asked."The wise grandfather replied, 'The one you feed!'"As Jamar and his dad walked back to their campsite, they talked about what the ranger said. "That story has a lot of biblical truth!" said Dad. "The Bible says a fight is going on inside us as Christians. Our old sinful nature--the selfish desires all people are born with--fights against the new spiritual nature Jesus gave us when we trusted in Him." Jamar was silent for a bit, then sighed. "And it's a lot easier to feed the bad wolf, isn't it?" "Sometimes it seems that way," said Dad. "The world's way of doing things is all around us, and we have to be careful not to feed on its false messages. That's why it's such a good idea to start each day by feeding the good wolf." "Like reading the Bible and praying?" asked Jamar. "Exactly!" replied Dad. "As we focus our minds on God's truth, it helps us remember that our sinful nature doesn't have to control us because Jesus has freed us from sin. He's made us new people, and we have the Holy Spirit within us to help us resist temptation. One day Jesus will give us new bodies and our sinful nature will be gone forever, but until then, we don't have to let the bad wolf win." –Lore Wolif

The Legend of Two Wolves7c09f1a0-44f3-4828-80e8-95049402a227Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Legend of Two WolvesJamar loved the smell of the pine forest mingling with the smoke from campfires as he and his dad sat in the outdoor amphitheater at the national park campground. They were listening to the park ranger talk about wolves. Near the end of his talk, the ranger said, "I'm going to close with a legend that has been passed down for hundreds of years." Jamar relaxed against a log, eager to hear the story."Many, many years ago," began the ranger, "a Native American grandfather was talking to his grandson. 'Inside of me are two wolves,' said the grandfather, 'and they are having a terrible fight. One wolf is evil--full of hate, lies, anger, greed, and jealousy. The other wolf is good--full of peace, love, truth, sharing, kindness, friendship, and generosity. That same fight is going on inside of you.' "The grandson looked concerned. 'But which wolf will win?' he asked."The wise grandfather replied, 'The one you feed!'"As Jamar and his dad walked back to their campsite, they talked about what the ranger said. "That story has a lot of biblical truth!" said Dad. "The Bible says a fight is going on inside us as Christians. Our old sinful nature--the selfish desires all people are born with--fights against the new spiritual nature Jesus gave us when we trusted in Him." Jamar was silent for a bit, then sighed. "And it's a lot easier to feed the bad wolf, isn't it?" "Sometimes it seems that way," said Dad. "The world's way of doing things is all around us, and we have to be careful not to feed on its false messages. That's why it's such a good idea to start each day by feeding the good wolf." "Like reading the Bible and praying?" asked Jamar. "Exactly!" replied Dad. "As we focus our minds on God's truth, it helps us remember that our sinful nature doesn't have to control us because Jesus has freed us from sin. He's made us new people, and we have the Holy Spirit within us to help us resist temptation. One day Jesus will give us new bodies and our sinful nature will be gone forever, but until then, we don't have to let the bad wolf win." –Lore Wolif

Jamar loved the smell of the pine forest mingling with the smoke from campfires as he and his dad sat in the outdoor amphitheater at the national park campground. They were listening to the park ranger talk about wolves. Near the end of his talk, the ranger said, "I'm going to close with a legend that has been passed down for hundreds of years." Jamar relaxed against a log, eager to hear the story."Many, many years ago," began the ranger, "a Native American grandfather was talking to his grandson. 'Inside of me are two wolves,' said the grandfather, 'and they are having a terrible fight. One wolf is evil--full of hate, lies, anger, greed, and jealousy. The other wolf is good--full of peace, love, truth, sharing, kindness, friendship, and generosity. That same fight is going on inside of you.' "The grandson looked concerned. 'But which wolf will win?' he asked."The wise grandfather replied, 'The one you feed!'"As Jamar and his dad walked back to their campsite, they talked about what the ranger said. "That story has a lot of biblical truth!" said Dad. "The Bible says a fight is going on inside us as Christians. Our old sinful nature--the selfish desires all people are born with--fights against the new spiritual nature Jesus gave us when we trusted in Him." Jamar was silent for a bit, then sighed. "And it's a lot easier to feed the bad wolf, isn't it?" "Sometimes it seems that way," said Dad. "The world's way of doing things is all around us, and we have to be careful not to feed on its false messages. That's why it's such a good idea to start each day by feeding the good wolf." "Like reading the Bible and praying?" asked Jamar. "Exactly!" replied Dad. "As we focus our minds on God's truth, it helps us remember that our sinful nature doesn't have to control us because Jesus has freed us from sin. He's made us new people, and we have the Holy Spirit within us to help us resist temptation. One day Jesus will give us new bodies and our sinful nature will be gone forever, but until then, we don't have to let the bad wolf win." –Lore Wolif

The Legend of Two Wolves8f4c530b-cabc-4af6-839d-2417fe073100Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStop Fighting with Daryl DittmerSurrender is a funny concept. Sometimes we need to fight for what's right. Sometimes we just need to surrender and accept what is. Always, we are in a struggle to balance the two. Join me in this episode as Daryl Dittmer and I discuss how to build a life that is fulfilling and purposeful. We all come from broken beginnings - some more broken than others. What we do what that makes the difference for where our lives go. When we surrender, stop fighting, and accept what actually works, our lives can get much better. You can read more about Daryl on his website: https://www.daryldittmer.com/ You can find his book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJWW8LDP

Surrender is a funny concept. Sometimes we need to fight for what's right. Sometimes we just need to surrender and accept what is. Always, we are in a struggle to balance the two. Join me in this episode as Daryl Dittmer and I discuss how to build a life that is fulfilling and purposeful. We all come from broken beginnings - some more broken than others. What we do what that makes the difference for where our lives go. When we surrender, stop fighting, and accept what actually works, our lives can get much better. You can read more about Daryl on his website: https://www.daryldittmer.com/ You can find his book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJWW8LDP

fullStop Fighting with Daryl Dittmeref5c2d52-9425-45ca-bfe7-5fb49feaab3bMon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdam Grant: The Surprising New Research On Procrastination, Perfectionism & Happiness!Work has to suck, you have to be selfish to get ahead, and you can’t become more original, these are just some of the myths that Adam Grant busts and replaces with an upgraded way to see the world. Adam Grant is Professor of Management and Psychology at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He has been named one of the world’s 10 most influential management thinkers and one of Fortune’s 40 under 40. He is also a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 5 books, including ‘Think Again’, ’Give and Take’, and ‘Originals’. In this conversation Adam and Steven discuss topics, such as why star players ruin teams, how to be original, why character beats genius, and the myths about entrepreneurs and risk. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Finding Happiness Meaning & Success 04:50 Redefining The Game & Changing The Rules About Success 07:20 Who Are More Successful, Givers Or Keepers? 10:25 Taking The Initiative: Great Ideas Need Execution 14:21 What Happens To Procrastinators? 21:37 Who Are The Originals Of Our Time? 22:22 What Are The Characteristics Of Originals 23:48 Why Child Geniuses Won't Become Adult Geniuses 25:09 Being A Perfectionist 27:12 The Importance Of Urgency 33:11 The Importance Of Leaning Into Difficulty 38:21 What Role Trauma Plays In Becoming Successful? 40:56 What Determines What Sibling Will Be More Successful? 48:25 What Makes A Risk Taker? 53:18 What Takes To Build A Great Team 57:38 What Happens To People When You Take Them Out Of Their Team Culture 01:01:33 How To Not Get Complacent If You're Successful 01:06:01 Disagreeing With Your Boss 01:10:09 What Science Says About Group Vs Individual Thinking 01:15:51 Unlocking Your Hidden Potential 01:26:27 Self Promotion Vs Idea Promotion 01:28:41 Think Like A Scientist 01:42:56 Last Guest Question You can access The Athletic article, ‘Does Cristiano Ronaldo make teams better or worse?’, here: https://bit.ly/3SWnckE You can purchase Adam’s book, ‘Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things’, here: https://amzn.to/3SQ2rH8 Follow Adam Twitter - https://bit.ly/3OEdq45 Instagram - https://bit.ly/3UveeMg YouTube - https://bit.ly/4bpaAtg Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors:  Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Linkedin Jobs: https://www.linkedin.com/doac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Work has to suck, you have to be selfish to get ahead, and you can’t become more original, these are just some of the myths that Adam Grant busts and replaces with an upgraded way to see the world. Adam Grant is Professor of Management and Psychology at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He has been named one of the world’s 10 most influential management thinkers and one of Fortune’s 40 under 40. He is also a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 5 books, including ‘Think Again’, ’Give and Take’, and ‘Originals’. In this conversation Adam and Steven discuss topics, such as why star players ruin teams, how to be original, why character beats genius, and the myths about entrepreneurs and risk. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Finding Happiness Meaning & Success 04:50 Redefining The Game & Changing The Rules About Success 07:20 Who Are More Successful, Givers Or Keepers? 10:25 Taking The Initiative: Great Ideas Need Execution 14:21 What Happens To Procrastinators? 21:37 Who Are The Originals Of Our Time? 22:22 What Are The Characteristics Of Originals 23:48 Why Child Geniuses Won't Become Adult Geniuses 25:09 Being A Perfectionist 27:12 The Importance Of Urgency 33:11 The Importance Of Leaning Into Difficulty 38:21 What Role Trauma Plays In Becoming Successful? 40:56 What Determines What Sibling Will Be More Successful? 48:25 What Makes A Risk Taker? 53:18 What Takes To Build A Great Team 57:38 What Happens To People When You Take Them Out Of Their Team Culture 01:01:33 How To Not Get Complacent If You're Successful 01:06:01 Disagreeing With Your Boss 01:10:09 What Science Says About Group Vs Individual Thinking 01:15:51 Unlocking Your Hidden Potential 01:26:27 Self Promotion Vs Idea Promotion 01:28:41 Think Like A Scientist 01:42:56 Last Guest Question You can access The Athletic article, ‘Does Cristiano Ronaldo make teams better or worse?’, here: https://bit.ly/3SWnckE You can purchase Adam’s book, ‘Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things’, here: https://amzn.to/3SQ2rH8 Follow Adam Twitter - https://bit.ly/3OEdq45 Instagram - https://bit.ly/3UveeMg YouTube - https://bit.ly/4bpaAtg Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors:  Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Linkedin Jobs: https://www.linkedin.com/doac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAdam Grant: The Surprising New Research On Procrastination, Perfectionism & Happiness!0794b952-c4a1-4139-8c25-05b230d29c0cMon, 12 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +00006549https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2024) Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2024)0dee6b3d-944e-496c-9b4b-e52bc1380c72Mon, 12 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: Creation Is Good (2024) How does God create? We read today about the reality that God creates an ordered and good world. Moreover, he is continually present in his creation, upholding and sustaining it. We also learn that God grants human beings the dignity of being causes, giving us the incredible power to share in his Divine Providence freely. Finally, Fr. Mike reminds us that because we can participate in God’s plan, our suffering is not meaningless. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 299-308. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How does God create? We read today about the reality that God creates an ordered and good world. Moreover, he is continually present in his creation, upholding and sustaining it. We also learn that God grants human beings the dignity of being causes, giving us the incredible power to share in his Divine Providence freely. Finally, Fr. Mike reminds us that because we can participate in God’s plan, our suffering is not meaningless. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 299-308. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 43: Creation Is Good (2024)cff84d18-cc6f-454e-b5b3-fa0880fc5464Mon, 12 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: Creation Is Good (2024) How does God create? We read today about the reality that God creates an ordered and good world. Moreover, he is continually present in his creation, upholding and sustaining it. We also learn that God grants human beings the dignity of being causes, giving us the incredible power to share in his Divine Providence freely. Finally, Fr. Mike reminds us that because we can participate in God’s plan, our suffering is not meaningless. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 299-308. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How does God create? We read today about the reality that God creates an ordered and good world. Moreover, he is continually present in his creation, upholding and sustaining it. We also learn that God grants human beings the dignity of being causes, giving us the incredible power to share in his Divine Providence freely. Finally, Fr. Mike reminds us that because we can participate in God’s plan, our suffering is not meaningless. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 299-308. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 43: Creation Is Good (2024)8be1ba68-b81d-48bd-a556-198bee323b2cMon, 12 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2024) Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2024)57cfdb6b-496d-4227-885e-a1db3b934968Mon, 12 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2024) Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2024)5e6009f1-637f-4e82-ab9e-38ee0309228fMon, 12 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2024) Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2024)8e469fda-defe-4f4b-ad99-2471a9331a5dMon, 12 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe ListElla smoothed her dress out and reached into her purse to feel the worn pages of her book. She couldn't believe she was going to meet her favorite author! One of Mom's friends worked with the author and invited Ella and Mom to come to a special book signing event. Ella couldn't wait to get her book signed! As they entered the lobby, a man with a clipboard approached them. "Your names, please?" Mom gave their names, and he moved his finger down the length of paper. "I'm sorry," he said, "but your names aren't on the list.""What?" said Mom. "That can't be. A friend of mine invited us." "I'm sorry," said the man, "but this is a private event. Your names have to be on the list to go inside."Ella felt the blood rush to her face. She looked down at her purple dress and shiny shoes and thought she might cry. She wasn't going to meet her favorite author after all. "Wait!" a voice called from down the hall. Ella's heart soared when she saw Mom's friend Caroline coming toward them. "It's okay, John. I forgot to put their names on the list earlier, but you can add them now," she told the man. "They're with me." He added their names to the list and motioned them inside.Caroline led them into a large room full of people and seated them, then rushed off to finish some things before the event started. Ella breathed a sigh of relief and pulled out her book. "That was scary! I thought that man was going to kick us out because our names weren't on the list."Mom nodded. "It's a good thing Caroline came to our rescue." She looked at Ella. "You know, not having our names on that man's list when we came in reminded me how thankful I am that my name is already on the most important list of all.""What list is that?" asked Ella. "The Book of Life," said Mom. "It's the list of all those who know Jesus as their Savior. And the only way you can get into heaven is if your name is on it." –Courtney Lasater

Ella smoothed her dress out and reached into her purse to feel the worn pages of her book. She couldn't believe she was going to meet her favorite author! One of Mom's friends worked with the author and invited Ella and Mom to come to a special book signing event. Ella couldn't wait to get her book signed! As they entered the lobby, a man with a clipboard approached them. "Your names, please?" Mom gave their names, and he moved his finger down the length of paper. "I'm sorry," he said, "but your names aren't on the list.""What?" said Mom. "That can't be. A friend of mine invited us." "I'm sorry," said the man, "but this is a private event. Your names have to be on the list to go inside."Ella felt the blood rush to her face. She looked down at her purple dress and shiny shoes and thought she might cry. She wasn't going to meet her favorite author after all. "Wait!" a voice called from down the hall. Ella's heart soared when she saw Mom's friend Caroline coming toward them. "It's okay, John. I forgot to put their names on the list earlier, but you can add them now," she told the man. "They're with me." He added their names to the list and motioned them inside.Caroline led them into a large room full of people and seated them, then rushed off to finish some things before the event started. Ella breathed a sigh of relief and pulled out her book. "That was scary! I thought that man was going to kick us out because our names weren't on the list."Mom nodded. "It's a good thing Caroline came to our rescue." She looked at Ella. "You know, not having our names on that man's list when we came in reminded me how thankful I am that my name is already on the most important list of all.""What list is that?" asked Ella. "The Book of Life," said Mom. "It's the list of all those who know Jesus as their Savior. And the only way you can get into heaven is if your name is on it." –Courtney Lasater

The List0f663e57-b4b1-4e6b-ab2d-28d9d317e256Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe ListElla smoothed her dress out and reached into her purse to feel the worn pages of her book. She couldn't believe she was going to meet her favorite author! One of Mom's friends worked with the author and invited Ella and Mom to come to a special book signing event. Ella couldn't wait to get her book signed! As they entered the lobby, a man with a clipboard approached them. "Your names, please?" Mom gave their names, and he moved his finger down the length of paper. "I'm sorry," he said, "but your names aren't on the list.""What?" said Mom. "That can't be. A friend of mine invited us." "I'm sorry," said the man, "but this is a private event. Your names have to be on the list to go inside."Ella felt the blood rush to her face. She looked down at her purple dress and shiny shoes and thought she might cry. She wasn't going to meet her favorite author after all. "Wait!" a voice called from down the hall. Ella's heart soared when she saw Mom's friend Caroline coming toward them. "It's okay, John. I forgot to put their names on the list earlier, but you can add them now," she told the man. "They're with me." He added their names to the list and motioned them inside.Caroline led them into a large room full of people and seated them, then rushed off to finish some things before the event started. Ella breathed a sigh of relief and pulled out her book. "That was scary! I thought that man was going to kick us out because our names weren't on the list."Mom nodded. "It's a good thing Caroline came to our rescue." She looked at Ella. "You know, not having our names on that man's list when we came in reminded me how thankful I am that my name is already on the most important list of all.""What list is that?" asked Ella. "The Book of Life," said Mom. "It's the list of all those who know Jesus as their Savior. And the only way you can get into heaven is if your name is on it." –Courtney Lasater

Ella smoothed her dress out and reached into her purse to feel the worn pages of her book. She couldn't believe she was going to meet her favorite author! One of Mom's friends worked with the author and invited Ella and Mom to come to a special book signing event. Ella couldn't wait to get her book signed! As they entered the lobby, a man with a clipboard approached them. "Your names, please?" Mom gave their names, and he moved his finger down the length of paper. "I'm sorry," he said, "but your names aren't on the list.""What?" said Mom. "That can't be. A friend of mine invited us." "I'm sorry," said the man, "but this is a private event. Your names have to be on the list to go inside."Ella felt the blood rush to her face. She looked down at her purple dress and shiny shoes and thought she might cry. She wasn't going to meet her favorite author after all. "Wait!" a voice called from down the hall. Ella's heart soared when she saw Mom's friend Caroline coming toward them. "It's okay, John. I forgot to put their names on the list earlier, but you can add them now," she told the man. "They're with me." He added their names to the list and motioned them inside.Caroline led them into a large room full of people and seated them, then rushed off to finish some things before the event started. Ella breathed a sigh of relief and pulled out her book. "That was scary! I thought that man was going to kick us out because our names weren't on the list."Mom nodded. "It's a good thing Caroline came to our rescue." She looked at Ella. "You know, not having our names on that man's list when we came in reminded me how thankful I am that my name is already on the most important list of all.""What list is that?" asked Ella. "The Book of Life," said Mom. "It's the list of all those who know Jesus as their Savior. And the only way you can get into heaven is if your name is on it." –Courtney Lasater

The List027adc1d-c055-4302-b094-efb2711bb5aaMon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: Moral Laws (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 42: Moral Laws (2024)f9deaa82-6bcb-473c-91ca-d3c0c7107009Sun, 11 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: The Work of Creation (2024) Why did God create? The Catechism today gives us a glimpse into the reason for our existence as we learn about God’s marvelous work of creation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that creation is ultimately a work of the Holy Trinity and a work of love that reveals the glory of God. He also reminds us that creation is not a work of the past; God is constantly forming and breathing new life into our lives and hearts. Today we read Catechism paragraphs 290-298. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why did God create? The Catechism today gives us a glimpse into the reason for our existence as we learn about God’s marvelous work of creation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that creation is ultimately a work of the Holy Trinity and a work of love that reveals the glory of God. He also reminds us that creation is not a work of the past; God is constantly forming and breathing new life into our lives and hearts. Today we read Catechism paragraphs 290-298. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 42: The Work of Creation (2024)0a7e522e-6042-4469-8585-cb7f676c6cb3Sun, 11 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: The Work of Creation (2024) Why did God create? The Catechism today gives us a glimpse into the reason for our existence as we learn about God’s marvelous work of creation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that creation is ultimately a work of the Holy Trinity and a work of love that reveals the glory of God. He also reminds us that creation is not a work of the past; God is constantly forming and breathing new life into our lives and hearts. Today we read Catechism paragraphs 290-298. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why did God create? The Catechism today gives us a glimpse into the reason for our existence as we learn about God’s marvelous work of creation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that creation is ultimately a work of the Holy Trinity and a work of love that reveals the glory of God. He also reminds us that creation is not a work of the past; God is constantly forming and breathing new life into our lives and hearts. Today we read Catechism paragraphs 290-298. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 42: The Work of Creation (2024)7a293f58-46c1-4f88-95ec-0985e64b3f94Sun, 11 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: Moral Laws (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 42: Moral Laws (2024)be52211d-8f9e-4aac-8401-312c18ab5a7dSun, 11 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: Moral Laws (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 42: Moral Laws (2024)a32277a3-63a4-4fe4-bfb6-88e87a8573feSun, 11 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: Moral Laws (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 42: Moral Laws (2024)56ed59eb-7fb2-488e-b2fd-8e1ac300660cSun, 11 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFalse Teeth"Aaagh!" screamed Olivia when she looked into a cup on her grandmother's bathroom counter. "There are teeth in this cup!" She heard Grandma laugh and walked into her bedroom. "I forgot that you wear false teeth. They don't look false when they're in your mouth." "Good," said Grandma. "Then maybe only my dentist and I know for sure." She gave Olivia a toothless grin. "And you."At school the following week, Olivia became friends with Ginny, a new student who often talked about God. "We all have God in us, so we can all figure out what's right and wrong for ourselves," Ginny said one day. "You may think certain things are wrong, but I may think they're okay. And that's fine. We should each make our own decision." Olivia didn't think that was true, but she was so glad to find a friend who wasn't afraid to talk about God. Maybe she's right, Olivia thought.One day, Olivia got into trouble for hitting her brother. "He was teasing me, so I don't see anything wrong with hitting him!" Olivia said. "Ginny says we're all a part of God and should decide for ourselves what's right.""And who is Ginny?" asked Mom."She's a new Christian friend at school. She talks about God a lot.""Are you sure she's a Christian?" asked Mom. "Because what she's saying is not what the Bible teaches. The Bible says God is holy and always does what is right, but we are sinners who have been separated from God because we do wrong things that go against who He is. That's why we need Jesus to save us from sin and give us the Holy Spirit." Mom shook her head. "People may talk about God, but if they don't think they need Jesus, they're like--well, like Grandma's teeth." "Grandma's teeth!" exclaimed Olivia. "What's that supposed to mean?""You told me her teeth look so real you don't think about the fact that they're false," said Mom. "Well, things people say about God may seem true, but if they don't agree with what the Bible says about God and our need for Jesus, they're false. God is perfect and holy, and He certainly does not say you can decide for yourself what is right or wrong." Mom looked at Olivia. "And hitting your brother is definitely wrong." –Nance E. Keyes

"Aaagh!" screamed Olivia when she looked into a cup on her grandmother's bathroom counter. "There are teeth in this cup!" She heard Grandma laugh and walked into her bedroom. "I forgot that you wear false teeth. They don't look false when they're in your mouth." "Good," said Grandma. "Then maybe only my dentist and I know for sure." She gave Olivia a toothless grin. "And you."At school the following week, Olivia became friends with Ginny, a new student who often talked about God. "We all have God in us, so we can all figure out what's right and wrong for ourselves," Ginny said one day. "You may think certain things are wrong, but I may think they're okay. And that's fine. We should each make our own decision." Olivia didn't think that was true, but she was so glad to find a friend who wasn't afraid to talk about God. Maybe she's right, Olivia thought.One day, Olivia got into trouble for hitting her brother. "He was teasing me, so I don't see anything wrong with hitting him!" Olivia said. "Ginny says we're all a part of God and should decide for ourselves what's right.""And who is Ginny?" asked Mom."She's a new Christian friend at school. She talks about God a lot.""Are you sure she's a Christian?" asked Mom. "Because what she's saying is not what the Bible teaches. The Bible says God is holy and always does what is right, but we are sinners who have been separated from God because we do wrong things that go against who He is. That's why we need Jesus to save us from sin and give us the Holy Spirit." Mom shook her head. "People may talk about God, but if they don't think they need Jesus, they're like--well, like Grandma's teeth." "Grandma's teeth!" exclaimed Olivia. "What's that supposed to mean?""You told me her teeth look so real you don't think about the fact that they're false," said Mom. "Well, things people say about God may seem true, but if they don't agree with what the Bible says about God and our need for Jesus, they're false. God is perfect and holy, and He certainly does not say you can decide for yourself what is right or wrong." Mom looked at Olivia. "And hitting your brother is definitely wrong." –Nance E. Keyes

False Teethc01edeb7-081e-4e2f-8398-b342ab36a9e4Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFalse Teeth"Aaagh!" screamed Olivia when she looked into a cup on her grandmother's bathroom counter. "There are teeth in this cup!" She heard Grandma laugh and walked into her bedroom. "I forgot that you wear false teeth. They don't look false when they're in your mouth." "Good," said Grandma. "Then maybe only my dentist and I know for sure." She gave Olivia a toothless grin. "And you."At school the following week, Olivia became friends with Ginny, a new student who often talked about God. "We all have God in us, so we can all figure out what's right and wrong for ourselves," Ginny said one day. "You may think certain things are wrong, but I may think they're okay. And that's fine. We should each make our own decision." Olivia didn't think that was true, but she was so glad to find a friend who wasn't afraid to talk about God. Maybe she's right, Olivia thought.One day, Olivia got into trouble for hitting her brother. "He was teasing me, so I don't see anything wrong with hitting him!" Olivia said. "Ginny says we're all a part of God and should decide for ourselves what's right.""And who is Ginny?" asked Mom."She's a new Christian friend at school. She talks about God a lot.""Are you sure she's a Christian?" asked Mom. "Because what she's saying is not what the Bible teaches. The Bible says God is holy and always does what is right, but we are sinners who have been separated from God because we do wrong things that go against who He is. That's why we need Jesus to save us from sin and give us the Holy Spirit." Mom shook her head. "People may talk about God, but if they don't think they need Jesus, they're like--well, like Grandma's teeth." "Grandma's teeth!" exclaimed Olivia. "What's that supposed to mean?""You told me her teeth look so real you don't think about the fact that they're false," said Mom. "Well, things people say about God may seem true, but if they don't agree with what the Bible says about God and our need for Jesus, they're false. God is perfect and holy, and He certainly does not say you can decide for yourself what is right or wrong." Mom looked at Olivia. "And hitting your brother is definitely wrong." –Nance E. Keyes

"Aaagh!" screamed Olivia when she looked into a cup on her grandmother's bathroom counter. "There are teeth in this cup!" She heard Grandma laugh and walked into her bedroom. "I forgot that you wear false teeth. They don't look false when they're in your mouth." "Good," said Grandma. "Then maybe only my dentist and I know for sure." She gave Olivia a toothless grin. "And you."At school the following week, Olivia became friends with Ginny, a new student who often talked about God. "We all have God in us, so we can all figure out what's right and wrong for ourselves," Ginny said one day. "You may think certain things are wrong, but I may think they're okay. And that's fine. We should each make our own decision." Olivia didn't think that was true, but she was so glad to find a friend who wasn't afraid to talk about God. Maybe she's right, Olivia thought.One day, Olivia got into trouble for hitting her brother. "He was teasing me, so I don't see anything wrong with hitting him!" Olivia said. "Ginny says we're all a part of God and should decide for ourselves what's right.""And who is Ginny?" asked Mom."She's a new Christian friend at school. She talks about God a lot.""Are you sure she's a Christian?" asked Mom. "Because what she's saying is not what the Bible teaches. The Bible says God is holy and always does what is right, but we are sinners who have been separated from God because we do wrong things that go against who He is. That's why we need Jesus to save us from sin and give us the Holy Spirit." Mom shook her head. "People may talk about God, but if they don't think they need Jesus, they're like--well, like Grandma's teeth." "Grandma's teeth!" exclaimed Olivia. "What's that supposed to mean?""You told me her teeth look so real you don't think about the fact that they're false," said Mom. "Well, things people say about God may seem true, but if they don't agree with what the Bible says about God and our need for Jesus, they're false. God is perfect and holy, and He certainly does not say you can decide for yourself what is right or wrong." Mom looked at Olivia. "And hitting your brother is definitely wrong." –Nance E. Keyes

False Teeth20b0c152-2c3e-468b-9363-890a8ddbde40Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/11/24 Holy Moments: His Moments Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The moments are holy when the moments are His...and the moments are His when the motive is Him. When something is dedicated, it is transformed. It is elevated and becomes something more. When a moment is dedicated to God, it becomes a holy moment. Mass Readings from February 11, 2024: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 111 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 Mark 1:40-45

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The moments are holy when the moments are His...and the moments are His when the motive is Him. When something is dedicated, it is transformed. It is elevated and becomes something more. When a moment is dedicated to God, it becomes a holy moment. Mass Readings from February 11, 2024: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 111 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 Mark 1:40-45

full02/11/24 Holy Moments: His Moments1bd23119-e879-4cd8-a52e-5d97704b4ed0Sat, 10 Feb 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/11/24 Holy Moments: His Moments Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The moments are holy when the moments are His...and the moments are His when the motive is Him. When something is dedicated, it is transformed. It is elevated and becomes something more. When a moment is dedicated to God, it becomes a holy moment. Mass Readings from February 11, 2024: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 111 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 Mark 1:40-45

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The moments are holy when the moments are His...and the moments are His when the motive is Him. When something is dedicated, it is transformed. It is elevated and becomes something more. When a moment is dedicated to God, it becomes a holy moment. Mass Readings from February 11, 2024: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 111 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 Mark 1:40-45

full02/11/24 Holy Moments: His Momentscaf264be-fcee-44fb-9924-8061b4e58b0aSat, 10 Feb 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/11/24 Holy Moments: His Moments Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The moments are holy when the moments are His...and the moments are His when the motive is Him. When something is dedicated, it is transformed. It is elevated and becomes something more. When a moment is dedicated to God, it becomes a holy moment. Mass Readings from February 11, 2024: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 111 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 Mark 1:40-45

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The moments are holy when the moments are His...and the moments are His when the motive is Him. When something is dedicated, it is transformed. It is elevated and becomes something more. When a moment is dedicated to God, it becomes a holy moment. Mass Readings from February 11, 2024: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 111 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 Mark 1:40-45

full02/11/24 Holy Moments: His Momentsfcfa24c1-6635-4e65-8799-31893d4809f4Sat, 10 Feb 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2024) Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2024)8d135ebf-c253-4d42-be00-e86811c6f76fSat, 10 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: Origins and Ends (2024) Together with Fr. Mike, we examine some of the different explanations for God’s existence outside of the Catholic understanding, such as Pantheism, Dualism, Manichaeism, and Deism. Fr. Mike explains that while some understanding of man’s origin can be perceived through human reason and the natural world, we also need Revelation, as it answers many questions about creation we could never possibly hope to answer with reason alone. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 285-289. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we examine some of the different explanations for God’s existence outside of the Catholic understanding, such as Pantheism, Dualism, Manichaeism, and Deism. Fr. Mike explains that while some understanding of man’s origin can be perceived through human reason and the natural world, we also need Revelation, as it answers many questions about creation we could never possibly hope to answer with reason alone. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 285-289. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 41: Origins and Ends (2024)2f2dcdc9-e423-42a0-a463-bec6832f5875Sat, 10 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: Origins and Ends (2024) Together with Fr. Mike, we examine some of the different explanations for God’s existence outside of the Catholic understanding, such as Pantheism, Dualism, Manichaeism, and Deism. Fr. Mike explains that while some understanding of man’s origin can be perceived through human reason and the natural world, we also need Revelation, as it answers many questions about creation we could never possibly hope to answer with reason alone. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 285-289. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together with Fr. Mike, we examine some of the different explanations for God’s existence outside of the Catholic understanding, such as Pantheism, Dualism, Manichaeism, and Deism. Fr. Mike explains that while some understanding of man’s origin can be perceived through human reason and the natural world, we also need Revelation, as it answers many questions about creation we could never possibly hope to answer with reason alone. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 285-289. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 41: Origins and Ends (2024)6e977abb-1c20-4ecb-9ab4-ea07230726ebSat, 10 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2024) Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2024)814523a8-7330-4f3e-8b13-55dcbdb37e99Sat, 10 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2024) Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2024)7af56134-38fc-49d9-bd0d-311542cb44d6Sat, 10 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2024) Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2024)42dbec2b-d60a-4382-9ef5-33a80d82dcb9Sat, 10 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Disobedient DinoIt was the day he had been waiting for, his eighth birthday! James couldn't wait to open his gifts. He had been asking for a Robo Dino for months and was certain he would not be disappointed. He couldn't wait to train it to sit, roll over, do his chores, and roar at his sister. With his family watching, he tore into a large wrapped box, and there it was--Robo Dino! "Yessss!" James cried. "Thank you! Can I start training him now?""Sure," said Dad, laughing. "But don't you want to open your other gifts?"After opening a block set from his sister and new art supplies from his grandparents, James began Robo Dino's training."Sit!" he commanded his new toy. The dino roared. "Roll over!" James called out. The dino leapt into the air and wagged its tail--like he wanted to fetch. "Roar!" James yelled, becoming frustrated. The robot lay down and began snoozing. "This is not going well," James said. He tried again and again to get the dino to obey his commands, but the robot did not want to cooperate. He seemed to do everything except what James wanted him to do!"What's wrong with this thing?" said James. "Mom, my dinosaur is broken!" "James," Mom replied, "did you try reading the instructions? They came with the dino to help you teach it to do the right things. If you read the instructions, I'm sure this training will be much easier.""Yeah, guess I should have read the manual first," said James."You know, this makes me think of what we talked about in church this week," said Mom. "God gives us directions in the Bible for how we should live as Christians and show others His love. But unlike the booklet that came with your dino, the Bible is much more than an instruction manual. It's the living Word of God, and as we read it and learn about what it says, the Holy Spirit helps us understand its truth and reminds us of God's love. As He works in our hearts to make us more like Jesus, He uses God's Word to teach us to listen and obey--not the opposite, like your dino!" James smiled. "I guess I have a lot of reading to do!" he said, then sat down and began to read Robo Dino's instructions. –Christy Mazer

It was the day he had been waiting for, his eighth birthday! James couldn't wait to open his gifts. He had been asking for a Robo Dino for months and was certain he would not be disappointed. He couldn't wait to train it to sit, roll over, do his chores, and roar at his sister. With his family watching, he tore into a large wrapped box, and there it was--Robo Dino! "Yessss!" James cried. "Thank you! Can I start training him now?""Sure," said Dad, laughing. "But don't you want to open your other gifts?"After opening a block set from his sister and new art supplies from his grandparents, James began Robo Dino's training."Sit!" he commanded his new toy. The dino roared. "Roll over!" James called out. The dino leapt into the air and wagged its tail--like he wanted to fetch. "Roar!" James yelled, becoming frustrated. The robot lay down and began snoozing. "This is not going well," James said. He tried again and again to get the dino to obey his commands, but the robot did not want to cooperate. He seemed to do everything except what James wanted him to do!"What's wrong with this thing?" said James. "Mom, my dinosaur is broken!" "James," Mom replied, "did you try reading the instructions? They came with the dino to help you teach it to do the right things. If you read the instructions, I'm sure this training will be much easier.""Yeah, guess I should have read the manual first," said James."You know, this makes me think of what we talked about in church this week," said Mom. "God gives us directions in the Bible for how we should live as Christians and show others His love. But unlike the booklet that came with your dino, the Bible is much more than an instruction manual. It's the living Word of God, and as we read it and learn about what it says, the Holy Spirit helps us understand its truth and reminds us of God's love. As He works in our hearts to make us more like Jesus, He uses God's Word to teach us to listen and obey--not the opposite, like your dino!" James smiled. "I guess I have a lot of reading to do!" he said, then sat down and began to read Robo Dino's instructions. –Christy Mazer

The Disobedient Dino4a5484d1-6b8f-4f00-924f-1a2ef97caeb0Sat, 10 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Disobedient DinoIt was the day he had been waiting for, his eighth birthday! James couldn't wait to open his gifts. He had been asking for a Robo Dino for months and was certain he would not be disappointed. He couldn't wait to train it to sit, roll over, do his chores, and roar at his sister. With his family watching, he tore into a large wrapped box, and there it was--Robo Dino! "Yessss!" James cried. "Thank you! Can I start training him now?""Sure," said Dad, laughing. "But don't you want to open your other gifts?"After opening a block set from his sister and new art supplies from his grandparents, James began Robo Dino's training."Sit!" he commanded his new toy. The dino roared. "Roll over!" James called out. The dino leapt into the air and wagged its tail--like he wanted to fetch. "Roar!" James yelled, becoming frustrated. The robot lay down and began snoozing. "This is not going well," James said. He tried again and again to get the dino to obey his commands, but the robot did not want to cooperate. He seemed to do everything except what James wanted him to do!"What's wrong with this thing?" said James. "Mom, my dinosaur is broken!" "James," Mom replied, "did you try reading the instructions? They came with the dino to help you teach it to do the right things. If you read the instructions, I'm sure this training will be much easier.""Yeah, guess I should have read the manual first," said James."You know, this makes me think of what we talked about in church this week," said Mom. "God gives us directions in the Bible for how we should live as Christians and show others His love. But unlike the booklet that came with your dino, the Bible is much more than an instruction manual. It's the living Word of God, and as we read it and learn about what it says, the Holy Spirit helps us understand its truth and reminds us of God's love. As He works in our hearts to make us more like Jesus, He uses God's Word to teach us to listen and obey--not the opposite, like your dino!" James smiled. "I guess I have a lot of reading to do!" he said, then sat down and began to read Robo Dino's instructions. –Christy Mazer

It was the day he had been waiting for, his eighth birthday! James couldn't wait to open his gifts. He had been asking for a Robo Dino for months and was certain he would not be disappointed. He couldn't wait to train it to sit, roll over, do his chores, and roar at his sister. With his family watching, he tore into a large wrapped box, and there it was--Robo Dino! "Yessss!" James cried. "Thank you! Can I start training him now?""Sure," said Dad, laughing. "But don't you want to open your other gifts?"After opening a block set from his sister and new art supplies from his grandparents, James began Robo Dino's training."Sit!" he commanded his new toy. The dino roared. "Roll over!" James called out. The dino leapt into the air and wagged its tail--like he wanted to fetch. "Roar!" James yelled, becoming frustrated. The robot lay down and began snoozing. "This is not going well," James said. He tried again and again to get the dino to obey his commands, but the robot did not want to cooperate. He seemed to do everything except what James wanted him to do!"What's wrong with this thing?" said James. "Mom, my dinosaur is broken!" "James," Mom replied, "did you try reading the instructions? They came with the dino to help you teach it to do the right things. If you read the instructions, I'm sure this training will be much easier.""Yeah, guess I should have read the manual first," said James."You know, this makes me think of what we talked about in church this week," said Mom. "God gives us directions in the Bible for how we should live as Christians and show others His love. But unlike the booklet that came with your dino, the Bible is much more than an instruction manual. It's the living Word of God, and as we read it and learn about what it says, the Holy Spirit helps us understand its truth and reminds us of God's love. As He works in our hearts to make us more like Jesus, He uses God's Word to teach us to listen and obey--not the opposite, like your dino!" James smiled. "I guess I have a lot of reading to do!" he said, then sat down and began to read Robo Dino's instructions. –Christy Mazer

The Disobedient Dinoccba7453-f89b-42b7-a2fc-58b2bfe3862fSat, 10 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2 EP9. Finding Jesus For The First TimeHey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, shares all the tips and tricks on how to begin a relationship with Jesus and how to become more connected to Him. She also provides a few resources that have been super helpful in her faith journey. No matter where you&#39;re at in your relationship with Jesus, we pray that this episode encourages you and strengthens your walk with Him ! ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, shares all the tips and tricks on how to begin a relationship with Jesus and how to become more connected to Him. She also provides a few resources that have been super helpful in her faith journey. No matter where you&#39;re at in your relationship with Jesus, we pray that this episode encourages you and strengthens your walk with Him ! ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS2 EP9. Finding Jesus For The First Time26c44d2a-9e2b-4fb3-950d-4fce7f4aa074Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUntangle Your Emotions w/ Jennie Allen | Girls Gone Biblehi friends. raise your hand if you're an honorary ggb member 🙋🏼‍♀️ guys!! we have such an incredible guest today. the wise &amp; inspiring miss Jennie Allen! she has a new book out called Untangle Your Emotions and we can truly all take a page out of this book. Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary of IF: Gathering as well as the New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head, Made for This, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. A frequent speaker at national events and conferences, she is a passionate leader, following God's call on her life to catalyze a generation to live what they believe. Jennie earned a master's in biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. She and her husband, Zac, have four children. we cover so many things from how to identify and deal with emotions, what God says about sadness, how childhood trauma effects us as adults, how community is essential, why she is such a fan of therapy, how sin can destroy your mental health, what to do if your loved one is battling depression, and we end with talking about everyones favorite: love, dating, marriage, relationships!!! this is genuinely one of our favorite conversations we've ever had. Jennie is a force and we loved getting to know her. you can follow along her life and career: https://www.instagram.com/jennieallen/ https://www.jennieallen.com/ and we encourage you to buy, like, all of her books. https://www.jennieallen.com/books we love you guys sooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hi friends. raise your hand if you're an honorary ggb member 🙋🏼‍♀️ guys!! we have such an incredible guest today. the wise &amp; inspiring miss Jennie Allen! she has a new book out called Untangle Your Emotions and we can truly all take a page out of this book. Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary of IF: Gathering as well as the New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head, Made for This, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. A frequent speaker at national events and conferences, she is a passionate leader, following God's call on her life to catalyze a generation to live what they believe. Jennie earned a master's in biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. She and her husband, Zac, have four children. we cover so many things from how to identify and deal with emotions, what God says about sadness, how childhood trauma effects us as adults, how community is essential, why she is such a fan of therapy, how sin can destroy your mental health, what to do if your loved one is battling depression, and we end with talking about everyones favorite: love, dating, marriage, relationships!!! this is genuinely one of our favorite conversations we've ever had. Jennie is a force and we loved getting to know her. you can follow along her life and career: https://www.instagram.com/jennieallen/ https://www.jennieallen.com/ and we encourage you to buy, like, all of her books. https://www.jennieallen.com/books we love you guys sooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullUntangle Your Emotions w/ Jennie Allen | Girls Gone Bible454e8ffb-534b-4c22-9623-cc7fc546fab7Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:49:54 +00004741https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 148: Guarantee Financial Freedom! The 4 Numbers You NEED To Be Tracking: Ramit SethiIn this moment, personal finance expert Rami Sethi breaks down the 4 finance numbers everyone needs to know and what exactly a ‘rich life’ is. Ramit says that most people don’t have even the most basic understanding of money, compare this to other areas of life such as driving, where we need to know the rules of the road before putting a key in the ignition. However, personal finance is actually incredibly simple and Ramit says that the four numbers you need to track are: your fixed costs like rent and groceries, savings, investments, and guilt free spending. From these numbers, Ramit says that he can see what are a person’s priorities and outlook on life. But more revealing is someone’s idea of their ‘rich life’. This is what a person’s life would look like if they finally reached the level of wealth they are chasing. Ramit says too often people’s answer to what their rich life is vague, for instance, saying they want to be able to do what they want when they want, or to have freedom. These answers are so vague as people have never really thought about this question before, but Ramit say they need to think about this potential future deeply and in detail so that they can truly envision it. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/hzKpXWPk1Gb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Ramit- https://www.instagram.com/ramit/?hl=en-gb https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, personal finance expert Rami Sethi breaks down the 4 finance numbers everyone needs to know and what exactly a ‘rich life’ is. Ramit says that most people don’t have even the most basic understanding of money, compare this to other areas of life such as driving, where we need to know the rules of the road before putting a key in the ignition. However, personal finance is actually incredibly simple and Ramit says that the four numbers you need to track are: your fixed costs like rent and groceries, savings, investments, and guilt free spending. From these numbers, Ramit says that he can see what are a person’s priorities and outlook on life. But more revealing is someone’s idea of their ‘rich life’. This is what a person’s life would look like if they finally reached the level of wealth they are chasing. Ramit says too often people’s answer to what their rich life is vague, for instance, saying they want to be able to do what they want when they want, or to have freedom. These answers are so vague as people have never really thought about this question before, but Ramit say they need to think about this potential future deeply and in detail so that they can truly envision it. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/hzKpXWPk1Gb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Ramit- https://www.instagram.com/ramit/?hl=en-gb https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 148: Guarantee Financial Freedom! The 4 Numbers You NEED To Be Tracking: Ramit Sethiff21d243-d9df-4746-9848-d64e2cba8a21Fri, 09 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000499https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: Laws of Justice (2024) Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 40: Laws of Justice (2024)29a0fe0e-edf7-4773-9588-58c455cdcac2Fri, 09 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: God Is the Creator (2024) Fr. Mike explores God’s role as “Creator” and the vital importance of understanding God as the Creator of all things: heaven and earth, seen and unseen. Together, we examine the questions of our origins, such as “Where do we come from?” and “Where are we going?” Fr. Mike emphasizes that man is created for a purpose because of the great and eternal love our Father in heaven has for every one of us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 279-284. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores God’s role as “Creator” and the vital importance of understanding God as the Creator of all things: heaven and earth, seen and unseen. Together, we examine the questions of our origins, such as “Where do we come from?” and “Where are we going?” Fr. Mike emphasizes that man is created for a purpose because of the great and eternal love our Father in heaven has for every one of us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 279-284. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 40: God Is the Creator (2024)840d5c3c-1278-43ad-84ea-576cc9758db3Fri, 09 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: God Is the Creator (2024) Fr. Mike explores God’s role as “Creator” and the vital importance of understanding God as the Creator of all things: heaven and earth, seen and unseen. Together, we examine the questions of our origins, such as “Where do we come from?” and “Where are we going?” Fr. Mike emphasizes that man is created for a purpose because of the great and eternal love our Father in heaven has for every one of us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 279-284. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores God’s role as “Creator” and the vital importance of understanding God as the Creator of all things: heaven and earth, seen and unseen. Together, we examine the questions of our origins, such as “Where do we come from?” and “Where are we going?” Fr. Mike emphasizes that man is created for a purpose because of the great and eternal love our Father in heaven has for every one of us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 279-284. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 40: God Is the Creator (2024)63193580-b1ce-4ebf-b56d-c06e0c3ae606Fri, 09 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: Laws of Justice (2024) Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 40: Laws of Justice (2024)2f2ef0b2-684b-4ba5-a7a5-bcfa32bb109eFri, 09 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: Laws of Justice (2024) Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 40: Laws of Justice (2024)268b3d1f-8a9d-4b64-98f3-2d31e04dde31Fri, 09 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: Laws of Justice (2024) Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 40: Laws of Justice (2024)a89d255e-4970-4f47-95c5-99df4f4323b6Fri, 09 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTroubled TimesLincoln watched the shadows flicker on his bedroom ceiling. He could hear his younger brothers snoring down the hall. But he lay wide awake, his heart as heavy and cold as a stone. His parents usually turned off the news when he came into the room, but tonight they let him watch. Now he wished he hadn't. He couldn't forget the faces of the people called refugees who had fled their homes to avoid war. Some were kids his own age or even younger. Some had lost their families. They looked scared, and that made Lincoln scared. And sad. He wanted to help, but what could he do? He was just a kid on the other side of the world. Lincoln was still awake when Dad came in to check on him. "Trouble sleeping?" he asked, sitting on the edge of the bed."I can't stop thinking about the refugees," Lincoln said, swallowing back tears. "Why would God let something like that happen? Why doesn't He do something?"Dad's warm hand rested on Lincoln's shoulder. "Those are big questions, buddy. Part of the answer is that even though we can't see what God is doing, it doesn't mean He doesn't care or that He isn't at work. We can trust that God, who sent His own Son to die for us so we could be saved, loves us all very much.""And what's the rest of the answer?" Lincoln asked, eager to hear how God was going to fix everything for the refugees right away.Dad thought for a moment. "Let's pray together. Let's ask God to show us if there's a way we can help the refugees. And let's ask Him to act on their behalf, to protect them and use the situation to bring about something good in His Kingdom.""That's it?" Lincoln asked, disappointed. It didn't seem like enough.Dad nodded. "Prayer is powerful, Lincoln. God works through the prayers of His people to help those in need, heal the hurting, and bring people to Jesus."As Dad prayed for the refugees, Lincoln listened. The anxiousness in his heart was slowly replaced with something calmer. He didn't want to forget about the refugees, but he knew that feeling afraid and worrying wouldn't help them. Instead, he thanked God for his family and his safe home, and he prayed that God would find the refugees safe homes too. – Christa Hogan

Lincoln watched the shadows flicker on his bedroom ceiling. He could hear his younger brothers snoring down the hall. But he lay wide awake, his heart as heavy and cold as a stone. His parents usually turned off the news when he came into the room, but tonight they let him watch. Now he wished he hadn't. He couldn't forget the faces of the people called refugees who had fled their homes to avoid war. Some were kids his own age or even younger. Some had lost their families. They looked scared, and that made Lincoln scared. And sad. He wanted to help, but what could he do? He was just a kid on the other side of the world. Lincoln was still awake when Dad came in to check on him. "Trouble sleeping?" he asked, sitting on the edge of the bed."I can't stop thinking about the refugees," Lincoln said, swallowing back tears. "Why would God let something like that happen? Why doesn't He do something?"Dad's warm hand rested on Lincoln's shoulder. "Those are big questions, buddy. Part of the answer is that even though we can't see what God is doing, it doesn't mean He doesn't care or that He isn't at work. We can trust that God, who sent His own Son to die for us so we could be saved, loves us all very much.""And what's the rest of the answer?" Lincoln asked, eager to hear how God was going to fix everything for the refugees right away.Dad thought for a moment. "Let's pray together. Let's ask God to show us if there's a way we can help the refugees. And let's ask Him to act on their behalf, to protect them and use the situation to bring about something good in His Kingdom.""That's it?" Lincoln asked, disappointed. It didn't seem like enough.Dad nodded. "Prayer is powerful, Lincoln. God works through the prayers of His people to help those in need, heal the hurting, and bring people to Jesus."As Dad prayed for the refugees, Lincoln listened. The anxiousness in his heart was slowly replaced with something calmer. He didn't want to forget about the refugees, but he knew that feeling afraid and worrying wouldn't help them. Instead, he thanked God for his family and his safe home, and he prayed that God would find the refugees safe homes too. – Christa Hogan

Troubled Timesa1401586-7492-4c03-9f6f-374693474effFri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTroubled TimesLincoln watched the shadows flicker on his bedroom ceiling. He could hear his younger brothers snoring down the hall. But he lay wide awake, his heart as heavy and cold as a stone. His parents usually turned off the news when he came into the room, but tonight they let him watch. Now he wished he hadn't. He couldn't forget the faces of the people called refugees who had fled their homes to avoid war. Some were kids his own age or even younger. Some had lost their families. They looked scared, and that made Lincoln scared. And sad. He wanted to help, but what could he do? He was just a kid on the other side of the world. Lincoln was still awake when Dad came in to check on him. "Trouble sleeping?" he asked, sitting on the edge of the bed."I can't stop thinking about the refugees," Lincoln said, swallowing back tears. "Why would God let something like that happen? Why doesn't He do something?"Dad's warm hand rested on Lincoln's shoulder. "Those are big questions, buddy. Part of the answer is that even though we can't see what God is doing, it doesn't mean He doesn't care or that He isn't at work. We can trust that God, who sent His own Son to die for us so we could be saved, loves us all very much.""And what's the rest of the answer?" Lincoln asked, eager to hear how God was going to fix everything for the refugees right away.Dad thought for a moment. "Let's pray together. Let's ask God to show us if there's a way we can help the refugees. And let's ask Him to act on their behalf, to protect them and use the situation to bring about something good in His Kingdom.""That's it?" Lincoln asked, disappointed. It didn't seem like enough.Dad nodded. "Prayer is powerful, Lincoln. God works through the prayers of His people to help those in need, heal the hurting, and bring people to Jesus."As Dad prayed for the refugees, Lincoln listened. The anxiousness in his heart was slowly replaced with something calmer. He didn't want to forget about the refugees, but he knew that feeling afraid and worrying wouldn't help them. Instead, he thanked God for his family and his safe home, and he prayed that God would find the refugees safe homes too. – Christa Hogan

Lincoln watched the shadows flicker on his bedroom ceiling. He could hear his younger brothers snoring down the hall. But he lay wide awake, his heart as heavy and cold as a stone. His parents usually turned off the news when he came into the room, but tonight they let him watch. Now he wished he hadn't. He couldn't forget the faces of the people called refugees who had fled their homes to avoid war. Some were kids his own age or even younger. Some had lost their families. They looked scared, and that made Lincoln scared. And sad. He wanted to help, but what could he do? He was just a kid on the other side of the world. Lincoln was still awake when Dad came in to check on him. "Trouble sleeping?" he asked, sitting on the edge of the bed."I can't stop thinking about the refugees," Lincoln said, swallowing back tears. "Why would God let something like that happen? Why doesn't He do something?"Dad's warm hand rested on Lincoln's shoulder. "Those are big questions, buddy. Part of the answer is that even though we can't see what God is doing, it doesn't mean He doesn't care or that He isn't at work. We can trust that God, who sent His own Son to die for us so we could be saved, loves us all very much.""And what's the rest of the answer?" Lincoln asked, eager to hear how God was going to fix everything for the refugees right away.Dad thought for a moment. "Let's pray together. Let's ask God to show us if there's a way we can help the refugees. And let's ask Him to act on their behalf, to protect them and use the situation to bring about something good in His Kingdom.""That's it?" Lincoln asked, disappointed. It didn't seem like enough.Dad nodded. "Prayer is powerful, Lincoln. God works through the prayers of His people to help those in need, heal the hurting, and bring people to Jesus."As Dad prayed for the refugees, Lincoln listened. The anxiousness in his heart was slowly replaced with something calmer. He didn't want to forget about the refugees, but he knew that feeling afraid and worrying wouldn't help them. Instead, he thanked God for his family and his safe home, and he prayed that God would find the refugees safe homes too. – Christa Hogan

Troubled Timesf92868a3-ae39-45cc-bbcd-75fd59ddf07dFri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Bring Order to Your Life When you clean and organize a room, you have to ask one very important question first: what is this room for? Once you can answer that, everything begins falling into place. In order to direct and order your own life, you must ask that same question. What is your life for? What is the primary purpose of the one life you&#39;ve been given? Fr. Mike proposes that, when you can answer that question, everything in your life will begin falling into place for you. And he might even take a crack at answering that question for you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When you clean and organize a room, you have to ask one very important question first: what is this room for? Once you can answer that, everything begins falling into place. In order to direct and order your own life, you must ask that same question. What is your life for? What is the primary purpose of the one life you&#39;ve been given? Fr. Mike proposes that, when you can answer that question, everything in your life will begin falling into place for you. And he might even take a crack at answering that question for you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Bring Order to Your Life03532c9f-87db-4b05-9f7b-23e572d38b6bThu, 08 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Bring Order to Your Life When you clean and organize a room, you have to ask one very important question first: what is this room for? Once you can answer that, everything begins falling into place. In order to direct and order your own life, you must ask that same question. What is your life for? What is the primary purpose of the one life you&#39;ve been given? Fr. Mike proposes that, when you can answer that question, everything in your life will begin falling into place for you. And he might even take a crack at answering that question for you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When you clean and organize a room, you have to ask one very important question first: what is this room for? Once you can answer that, everything begins falling into place. In order to direct and order your own life, you must ask that same question. What is your life for? What is the primary purpose of the one life you&#39;ve been given? Fr. Mike proposes that, when you can answer that question, everything in your life will begin falling into place for you. And he might even take a crack at answering that question for you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Bring Order to Your Life2a6ac4a9-7419-479b-977e-89dac6deed80Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#853 - Psalms 119 – Aleph-DalethThis episode is part 90 of a study of the book of Psalms and the first of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 90 of a study of the book of Psalms and the first of a series of episodes on Psalm 119 which talks about obedience and on seeking the Lord. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#853 - Psalms 119 – Aleph-Daleth52db9b6e-e59a-4542-a9a7-d5c4865722ebThu, 08 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000977https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Enemies Destroying Your Spiritual LifeWe all want to be successful and have a great life, however, most men place their spiritual life as something separate from that roadmap and strategy. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. If we really want that life, that vitality, and that greatness we have to fix our broken plan. Today we take an aerial view of the spiritual life so that every man, regardless of his situation, can be victorious in the hand-to-hand combat of his daily struggles. Learn about these 4 enemies and how to apply the practices we discuss. In addition, today we get to answer a question from a listener who asks about balancing his pursuit of a high-performance professional job and raising a family. ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 20 mins of episode 145 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com, where we discuss Distractions and Isolation. 9 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want to be successful and have a great life, however, most men place their spiritual life as something separate from that roadmap and strategy. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. If we really want that life, that vitality, and that greatness we have to fix our broken plan. Today we take an aerial view of the spiritual life so that every man, regardless of his situation, can be victorious in the hand-to-hand combat of his daily struggles. Learn about these 4 enemies and how to apply the practices we discuss. In addition, today we get to answer a question from a listener who asks about balancing his pursuit of a high-performance professional job and raising a family. ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 20 mins of episode 145 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com, where we discuss Distractions and Isolation. 9 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full4 Enemies Destroying Your Spiritual Life6a6a1fc8-f130-4560-9677-c622100da686Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +00003497https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Brain Professor: "Popular Treat Now Considered Deadlier Than Smoking!", "Alcohol Is Shrinking Your Brain" - David RaichlenAs humans we have evolved to move, but why are we getting it wrong so often? David Raichlen is the Professor of Human and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Southern California. His research focuses on the connection between human evolution, physical activity, and health, examining why inactivity leads to so many chronic diseases in the modern world. In this conversation David and Steven discuss topics, such as how modern exercise levels compare to hunter-gatherers, the dangers of sitting, how air pollution is linked to dementia, and the misunderstanding of just how much exercise it takes to get health benefits. 00:00 Intro 01:59 My Work: How Lifestyle & Exercise Affects the Brain 03:07 You Can Change an Ageing Brain 05:22 What Is a Neuron? 05:36 What Is the Hippocampus 07:28 The Link Between Exercise and Brain 09:06 What Happens to Our Brain When We Don't Exercise 12:54 People Aren't Meeting the Guidelines for Good Health 15:25 What Activities Are Good for Our Brain? 17:35 Orienteering Can Train the Brain 18:47 How the Different Types of Exercise Increase Neuroplasticity 22:39 Impact of Exercising in Greener Spaces Than Urban 24:06 Better Cognition Exercising Before a Task 25:41 The Optimal Time of the Day to Exercise 27:46 The Hadzas: Researching Hunter-Gatherer Tribes & the Findings 28:56 What Is the Optimal Exercising Time? 31:59 Cardiovascular Illnesses in Hadza Tribe 35:07 What's the Issue with Sitting? 40:29 The Power of Daily Small Amounts of Exercise 42:17 How to Improve Memory 46:08 Top Factors That Fuel Cognitive Problems 48:38 Link Between Human Connection & Brain Impact 50:54 Pollution Impact on the Brain 53:13 Racquet Sports for Brain Health 54:41 How Much Activity Do I Have to Do? 55:52 Endocannabinoid Receptors and Exercise Rewards 57:24 Mental Health Issues Linked to Lack of Exercise 01:01:45 Brain Foods 01:03:07 Reaching Optimal Living 01:07:50 What Causes Alzheimer's? 01:12:39 Last Guest Question Follow David: Twitter - https://bit.ly/483oZIF Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As humans we have evolved to move, but why are we getting it wrong so often? David Raichlen is the Professor of Human and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Southern California. His research focuses on the connection between human evolution, physical activity, and health, examining why inactivity leads to so many chronic diseases in the modern world. In this conversation David and Steven discuss topics, such as how modern exercise levels compare to hunter-gatherers, the dangers of sitting, how air pollution is linked to dementia, and the misunderstanding of just how much exercise it takes to get health benefits. 00:00 Intro 01:59 My Work: How Lifestyle & Exercise Affects the Brain 03:07 You Can Change an Ageing Brain 05:22 What Is a Neuron? 05:36 What Is the Hippocampus 07:28 The Link Between Exercise and Brain 09:06 What Happens to Our Brain When We Don't Exercise 12:54 People Aren't Meeting the Guidelines for Good Health 15:25 What Activities Are Good for Our Brain? 17:35 Orienteering Can Train the Brain 18:47 How the Different Types of Exercise Increase Neuroplasticity 22:39 Impact of Exercising in Greener Spaces Than Urban 24:06 Better Cognition Exercising Before a Task 25:41 The Optimal Time of the Day to Exercise 27:46 The Hadzas: Researching Hunter-Gatherer Tribes & the Findings 28:56 What Is the Optimal Exercising Time? 31:59 Cardiovascular Illnesses in Hadza Tribe 35:07 What's the Issue with Sitting? 40:29 The Power of Daily Small Amounts of Exercise 42:17 How to Improve Memory 46:08 Top Factors That Fuel Cognitive Problems 48:38 Link Between Human Connection & Brain Impact 50:54 Pollution Impact on the Brain 53:13 Racquet Sports for Brain Health 54:41 How Much Activity Do I Have to Do? 55:52 Endocannabinoid Receptors and Exercise Rewards 57:24 Mental Health Issues Linked to Lack of Exercise 01:01:45 Brain Foods 01:03:07 Reaching Optimal Living 01:07:50 What Causes Alzheimer's? 01:12:39 Last Guest Question Follow David: Twitter - https://bit.ly/483oZIF Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb ZOE: http://joinzoe.com with an exclusive code CEO10 for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Brain Professor: "Popular Treat Now Considered Deadlier Than Smoking!", "Alcohol Is Shrinking Your Brain" - David Raichlen172487d2-8ea0-49d3-8e51-0849e2b719d4Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +00004804https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2024) Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2024)304e49e5-4afc-490f-9ff5-b83a3a09fd7cThu, 08 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: The Father Almighty (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of God as Almighty. Fr. Mike discusses three important points to keep in mind about the reality of God’s power. The first is that God’s power is universal. God rules over everything; it is an infinite power. He is loving, he adopts us as his sons and daughters and shows us his mercy. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on God’s mysterious power in relation to the reality of the problem of evil and suffering in our world. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 268-278. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of God as Almighty. Fr. Mike discusses three important points to keep in mind about the reality of God’s power. The first is that God’s power is universal. God rules over everything; it is an infinite power. He is loving, he adopts us as his sons and daughters and shows us his mercy. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on God’s mysterious power in relation to the reality of the problem of evil and suffering in our world. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 268-278. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 39: The Father Almighty (2024)a7656de7-447a-4aaa-8a2c-a4edd0900e49Thu, 08 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: The Father Almighty (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of God as Almighty. Fr. Mike discusses three important points to keep in mind about the reality of God’s power. The first is that God’s power is universal. God rules over everything; it is an infinite power. He is loving, he adopts us as his sons and daughters and shows us his mercy. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on God’s mysterious power in relation to the reality of the problem of evil and suffering in our world. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 268-278. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of God as Almighty. Fr. Mike discusses three important points to keep in mind about the reality of God’s power. The first is that God’s power is universal. God rules over everything; it is an infinite power. He is loving, he adopts us as his sons and daughters and shows us his mercy. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on God’s mysterious power in relation to the reality of the problem of evil and suffering in our world. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 268-278. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 39: The Father Almighty (2024)bb34c682-58a5-404c-91ea-af12890fdf74Thu, 08 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2024) Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2024)10d59b70-a6b4-4b4d-9cef-6c2316b08b0bThu, 08 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2024) Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2024)104ade35-bd63-472f-b68f-13024bd72f42Thu, 08 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2024) Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2024)ec3bdfc1-9e20-422e-bbdb-3e57277153c1Thu, 08 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Place of EscapeNora and her dad sat outside, watching for birds. "Look, Dad! A cardinal," said Nora when a flash of crimson caught her eye. The little red bird landed on a nearby rock, then flew into a huge maple tree. Nora lifted her binoculars and tried to locate the bird. "I can't see him anymore," she told her father. "I can't either," said Dad. "He's completely hidden by leaves." He pointed to another bird hovering near the maple tree. "That's a hawk circling up there.""Oh no!" exclaimed Nora. "Do you think he noticed that cardinal because of its bright color?" Nora stared at the hawk's outstretched wings. "I hope he doesn't have the cardinal for lunch!""I think he'd rather have a nice, fat field mouse for lunch," said Dad. Nora nodded, but she was glad when the hawk finally glided out of sight. "The world is scary sometimes, and full of enemies," said Dad."Yeah," said Nora. "Male cardinals are so pretty, but their bright color makes it easy for predators to see them."Dad nodded. "Christians are something like bright cardinals. Last Sunday Pastor Burns reminded us that we stand out in a dark and gloomy world, remember? Our brightness--the love and peace of Jesus that we have in our hearts--often catches Satan's attention, and he tries to destroy us by getting us to give in to temptation, doubt, or despair. But we can always escape the enemy's clutches.""But not by hiding in a tree like the cardinal does," said Nora. "Pastor Burns said we can go to God for protection."Dad smiled. "Right. When we trusted in Jesus, He freed us from the power of sin and Satan, and He hides us in the strong fortress of His presence. In Him, we always have a place of escape.""Yeah, but how do we do that? Just pray?" Nora asked."Good question," said Dad. "Yes, I'd say we do that by prayer--by calling on Him for help when we're facing trouble or temptation. We also do it by remembering His promises and trusting Him. God is always watching over us and caring for us, and He will help us resist the devil." – Suzanne Daly

Nora and her dad sat outside, watching for birds. "Look, Dad! A cardinal," said Nora when a flash of crimson caught her eye. The little red bird landed on a nearby rock, then flew into a huge maple tree. Nora lifted her binoculars and tried to locate the bird. "I can't see him anymore," she told her father. "I can't either," said Dad. "He's completely hidden by leaves." He pointed to another bird hovering near the maple tree. "That's a hawk circling up there.""Oh no!" exclaimed Nora. "Do you think he noticed that cardinal because of its bright color?" Nora stared at the hawk's outstretched wings. "I hope he doesn't have the cardinal for lunch!""I think he'd rather have a nice, fat field mouse for lunch," said Dad. Nora nodded, but she was glad when the hawk finally glided out of sight. "The world is scary sometimes, and full of enemies," said Dad."Yeah," said Nora. "Male cardinals are so pretty, but their bright color makes it easy for predators to see them."Dad nodded. "Christians are something like bright cardinals. Last Sunday Pastor Burns reminded us that we stand out in a dark and gloomy world, remember? Our brightness--the love and peace of Jesus that we have in our hearts--often catches Satan's attention, and he tries to destroy us by getting us to give in to temptation, doubt, or despair. But we can always escape the enemy's clutches.""But not by hiding in a tree like the cardinal does," said Nora. "Pastor Burns said we can go to God for protection."Dad smiled. "Right. When we trusted in Jesus, He freed us from the power of sin and Satan, and He hides us in the strong fortress of His presence. In Him, we always have a place of escape.""Yeah, but how do we do that? Just pray?" Nora asked."Good question," said Dad. "Yes, I'd say we do that by prayer--by calling on Him for help when we're facing trouble or temptation. We also do it by remembering His promises and trusting Him. God is always watching over us and caring for us, and He will help us resist the devil." – Suzanne Daly

A Place of Escape0d767d79-ba8d-4210-946d-aee1cdb6ce0bThu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Place of EscapeNora and her dad sat outside, watching for birds. "Look, Dad! A cardinal," said Nora when a flash of crimson caught her eye. The little red bird landed on a nearby rock, then flew into a huge maple tree. Nora lifted her binoculars and tried to locate the bird. "I can't see him anymore," she told her father. "I can't either," said Dad. "He's completely hidden by leaves." He pointed to another bird hovering near the maple tree. "That's a hawk circling up there.""Oh no!" exclaimed Nora. "Do you think he noticed that cardinal because of its bright color?" Nora stared at the hawk's outstretched wings. "I hope he doesn't have the cardinal for lunch!""I think he'd rather have a nice, fat field mouse for lunch," said Dad. Nora nodded, but she was glad when the hawk finally glided out of sight. "The world is scary sometimes, and full of enemies," said Dad."Yeah," said Nora. "Male cardinals are so pretty, but their bright color makes it easy for predators to see them."Dad nodded. "Christians are something like bright cardinals. Last Sunday Pastor Burns reminded us that we stand out in a dark and gloomy world, remember? Our brightness--the love and peace of Jesus that we have in our hearts--often catches Satan's attention, and he tries to destroy us by getting us to give in to temptation, doubt, or despair. But we can always escape the enemy's clutches.""But not by hiding in a tree like the cardinal does," said Nora. "Pastor Burns said we can go to God for protection."Dad smiled. "Right. When we trusted in Jesus, He freed us from the power of sin and Satan, and He hides us in the strong fortress of His presence. In Him, we always have a place of escape.""Yeah, but how do we do that? Just pray?" Nora asked."Good question," said Dad. "Yes, I'd say we do that by prayer--by calling on Him for help when we're facing trouble or temptation. We also do it by remembering His promises and trusting Him. God is always watching over us and caring for us, and He will help us resist the devil." – Suzanne Daly

Nora and her dad sat outside, watching for birds. "Look, Dad! A cardinal," said Nora when a flash of crimson caught her eye. The little red bird landed on a nearby rock, then flew into a huge maple tree. Nora lifted her binoculars and tried to locate the bird. "I can't see him anymore," she told her father. "I can't either," said Dad. "He's completely hidden by leaves." He pointed to another bird hovering near the maple tree. "That's a hawk circling up there.""Oh no!" exclaimed Nora. "Do you think he noticed that cardinal because of its bright color?" Nora stared at the hawk's outstretched wings. "I hope he doesn't have the cardinal for lunch!""I think he'd rather have a nice, fat field mouse for lunch," said Dad. Nora nodded, but she was glad when the hawk finally glided out of sight. "The world is scary sometimes, and full of enemies," said Dad."Yeah," said Nora. "Male cardinals are so pretty, but their bright color makes it easy for predators to see them."Dad nodded. "Christians are something like bright cardinals. Last Sunday Pastor Burns reminded us that we stand out in a dark and gloomy world, remember? Our brightness--the love and peace of Jesus that we have in our hearts--often catches Satan's attention, and he tries to destroy us by getting us to give in to temptation, doubt, or despair. But we can always escape the enemy's clutches.""But not by hiding in a tree like the cardinal does," said Nora. "Pastor Burns said we can go to God for protection."Dad smiled. "Right. When we trusted in Jesus, He freed us from the power of sin and Satan, and He hides us in the strong fortress of His presence. In Him, we always have a place of escape.""Yeah, but how do we do that? Just pray?" Nora asked."Good question," said Dad. "Yes, I'd say we do that by prayer--by calling on Him for help when we're facing trouble or temptation. We also do it by remembering His promises and trusting Him. God is always watching over us and caring for us, and He will help us resist the devil." – Suzanne Daly

A Place of Escapef0403fe5-69bb-491d-bc73-ae9e7ab749deThu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#525 The Best Argument for God - Pat FlynnIn his engaging new book, The Best Argument for God, Pat Flynn gives &#8230; wait for it &#8230; the best argument for God. We asked him to share it with us. We also asked him for suggestions on becoming proficient in defending God. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. I&#8217;m very happy to welcome Pat Flynn, who has a wonderful new book out called The Best Argument for God, which we are about to talk about. And this is one of the things that, well, I don&#8217;t know if t…

In his engaging new book, The Best Argument for God, Pat Flynn gives &#8230; wait for it &#8230; the best argument for God. We asked him to share it with us. We also asked him for suggestions on becoming proficient in defending God. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. I&#8217;m very happy to welcome Pat Flynn, who has a wonderful new book out called The Best Argument for God, which we are about to talk about. And this is one of the things that, well, I don&#8217;t know if t…

#525 The Best Argument for God - Pat Flynn64c76afe-7658-4cef-82c9-42668b87310fWed, 07 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#317: Noah part 6: Water Levels FallGenesis 8:1-5 &amp; 2 Peter 3:9 The rain stops, God sends a wind that makes the water level decrease, and the ark hits solid ground as it sits atop a mountain! They may  have expected to step onto dry land immediately, but God had a different plan. They waited 150 days on the ark as the waters slowly vanished. We are reminded that even in the waiting, God was working. God never forgets &amp; He is always faithful. We hope you enjoy this episode and are so happy you are teaching your kids the Bible! Please support us by enjoying the bonus content. Access our coloring page AND BRAND NEW Noah Bible Study that follows the episodes here. The study is for both adults and children &amp; is found in the $5 and up tiers or bought by week under the SHOP tab. If you join any tier, you can try it for FREE and browse it yourself, and get 10% off if you pay for the year. I hope your family enjoys it &amp; from my family to yours, thanks for supporting us. Free Read-A-Loud book pdf here Connect here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genesis 8:1-5 &amp; 2 Peter 3:9 The rain stops, God sends a wind that makes the water level decrease, and the ark hits solid ground as it sits atop a mountain! They may  have expected to step onto dry land immediately, but God had a different plan. They waited 150 days on the ark as the waters slowly vanished. We are reminded that even in the waiting, God was working. God never forgets &amp; He is always faithful. We hope you enjoy this episode and are so happy you are teaching your kids the Bible! Please support us by enjoying the bonus content. Access our coloring page AND BRAND NEW Noah Bible Study that follows the episodes here. The study is for both adults and children &amp; is found in the $5 and up tiers or bought by week under the SHOP tab. If you join any tier, you can try it for FREE and browse it yourself, and get 10% off if you pay for the year. I hope your family enjoys it &amp; from my family to yours, thanks for supporting us. Free Read-A-Loud book pdf here Connect here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#317: Noah part 6: Water Levels Fall67b1cfdb-662b-4efc-9297-56017c7bbef1Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000853https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEncouraging Youth with Ahmard VitalAre frustrated and unsure about how to really reach your teenage (or even 20's) son?  Have you tried a lot, but they just don't seem interested? Maybe your son isn't yet a teenager, but you're worried because other dads you know have shared some unsettling stories? Join me in this episode as Ahmard Vital shares both his story, as well as practical lessons from his work with young men. It's hard to be a male of any age in our world right now, but particularly hard on the youth. Our only hope - at any age - is a strong connection with the Lord. But how do we fathers encourage our sons in this direction? Listen to find out more! You can find out more about Ahmard on his website: https://ahmardvital.com/

Are frustrated and unsure about how to really reach your teenage (or even 20's) son?  Have you tried a lot, but they just don't seem interested? Maybe your son isn't yet a teenager, but you're worried because other dads you know have shared some unsettling stories? Join me in this episode as Ahmard Vital shares both his story, as well as practical lessons from his work with young men. It's hard to be a male of any age in our world right now, but particularly hard on the youth. Our only hope - at any age - is a strong connection with the Lord. But how do we fathers encourage our sons in this direction? Listen to find out more! You can find out more about Ahmard on his website: https://ahmardvital.com/

fullEncouraging Youth with Ahmard Vital24a4882e-8fd0-460d-bbe6-75cfa3160c07Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2024) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2024)12bcd7d6-aacf-43e7-8ba0-d67b4ae5fba9Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: Summary of the Trinity (2024) We have arrived at the “nugget day” or In Brief section for the paragraphs examining the nature of the Father in the Trinity. Fr. Mike reiterates some of the “nuggets” of wisdom from these past few days. He emphasizes the importance of how Baptism allows us to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. We conclude this section with a reflection on this profound call to share in the glory of the Trinity even though it exists “in the obscurity of faith.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 261-267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have arrived at the “nugget day” or In Brief section for the paragraphs examining the nature of the Father in the Trinity. Fr. Mike reiterates some of the “nuggets” of wisdom from these past few days. He emphasizes the importance of how Baptism allows us to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. We conclude this section with a reflection on this profound call to share in the glory of the Trinity even though it exists “in the obscurity of faith.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 261-267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 38: Summary of the Trinity (2024)5ab6e8ef-b0cb-4b52-965b-a169d768bf34Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: Summary of the Trinity (2024) We have arrived at the “nugget day” or In Brief section for the paragraphs examining the nature of the Father in the Trinity. Fr. Mike reiterates some of the “nuggets” of wisdom from these past few days. He emphasizes the importance of how Baptism allows us to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. We conclude this section with a reflection on this profound call to share in the glory of the Trinity even though it exists “in the obscurity of faith.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 261-267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have arrived at the “nugget day” or In Brief section for the paragraphs examining the nature of the Father in the Trinity. Fr. Mike reiterates some of the “nuggets” of wisdom from these past few days. He emphasizes the importance of how Baptism allows us to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. We conclude this section with a reflection on this profound call to share in the glory of the Trinity even though it exists “in the obscurity of faith.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 261-267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 38: Summary of the Trinity (2024)62165f8d-5d10-4865-8fc9-9f271b1c1505Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2024) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2024)41dff043-e4ed-433f-983a-cb18dcf498b3Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2024) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2024)5ebe49c1-eeb7-4c2e-aafe-d59f7dc04e05Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2024) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2024)3fd51901-2d5c-4cb4-87ab-b77e4b4bebb5Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Brick House (Part 2)"The bricks have arrived for that house I'll be working on, William," said Dad. "I'm going over there now. Want to come along?" "Sure," said William, and soon they arrived at the building site. "Wow! That's a huge pile of bricks!" William exclaimed. "I guess that means you've got a whole lot of work to do, huh?"Dad laughed. "Yes, I do." He smiled at his son. "We talked the other day about building a life-house. Did you know that you have bricks to work with too? Bricks to build your life-house with?""I do? I know you don't mean bricks like the ones piled up here, so what do you mean?""All your thoughts, words, and actions are the bricks you're building with day by day," Dad explained. "You'll keep building with them as long as you live." He motioned toward the pile of bricks. "There are always some cracked or broken bricks among the good ones. When I come to those, I throw them out. I want this to be a beautiful, sturdy house when I'm finished. And when you find bricks that are poor choices for your life-house--unloving thoughts or words or deeds--you need to throw them out too and just use the ones that are fit for the house you're building. Remember, since you trust in Jesus, He's the foundation of your life-house. He will help you choose good bricks so others can see you're building your life on Him." "But what do I do with the broken bricks?" asked William. "How do I throw them out?""Whenever we think, say, or do things that don't fit who we are as God's children, we need to confess them to Jesus," said Dad. "He will forgive us and help us replace those broken bricks with good ones that reflect His love.""Good bricks like being kind and helping others?" asked William. "Right," Dad said as they started back toward the car. "And doing things that help us grow in our relationship with Jesus is also like laying sturdy bricks in our life-house--things like praying and getting to know Him better by reading the Bible.""I really do want to build a good life-house," William said. "So I'm going to trust Jesus to help me do it wisely." – Mary Rose Pearson

"The bricks have arrived for that house I'll be working on, William," said Dad. "I'm going over there now. Want to come along?" "Sure," said William, and soon they arrived at the building site. "Wow! That's a huge pile of bricks!" William exclaimed. "I guess that means you've got a whole lot of work to do, huh?"Dad laughed. "Yes, I do." He smiled at his son. "We talked the other day about building a life-house. Did you know that you have bricks to work with too? Bricks to build your life-house with?""I do? I know you don't mean bricks like the ones piled up here, so what do you mean?""All your thoughts, words, and actions are the bricks you're building with day by day," Dad explained. "You'll keep building with them as long as you live." He motioned toward the pile of bricks. "There are always some cracked or broken bricks among the good ones. When I come to those, I throw them out. I want this to be a beautiful, sturdy house when I'm finished. And when you find bricks that are poor choices for your life-house--unloving thoughts or words or deeds--you need to throw them out too and just use the ones that are fit for the house you're building. Remember, since you trust in Jesus, He's the foundation of your life-house. He will help you choose good bricks so others can see you're building your life on Him." "But what do I do with the broken bricks?" asked William. "How do I throw them out?""Whenever we think, say, or do things that don't fit who we are as God's children, we need to confess them to Jesus," said Dad. "He will forgive us and help us replace those broken bricks with good ones that reflect His love.""Good bricks like being kind and helping others?" asked William. "Right," Dad said as they started back toward the car. "And doing things that help us grow in our relationship with Jesus is also like laying sturdy bricks in our life-house--things like praying and getting to know Him better by reading the Bible.""I really do want to build a good life-house," William said. "So I'm going to trust Jesus to help me do it wisely." – Mary Rose Pearson

The Brick House (Part 2)d0692613-ae06-4de5-94e6-3481fe54c62cWed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Brick House (Part 2)"The bricks have arrived for that house I'll be working on, William," said Dad. "I'm going over there now. Want to come along?" "Sure," said William, and soon they arrived at the building site. "Wow! That's a huge pile of bricks!" William exclaimed. "I guess that means you've got a whole lot of work to do, huh?"Dad laughed. "Yes, I do." He smiled at his son. "We talked the other day about building a life-house. Did you know that you have bricks to work with too? Bricks to build your life-house with?""I do? I know you don't mean bricks like the ones piled up here, so what do you mean?""All your thoughts, words, and actions are the bricks you're building with day by day," Dad explained. "You'll keep building with them as long as you live." He motioned toward the pile of bricks. "There are always some cracked or broken bricks among the good ones. When I come to those, I throw them out. I want this to be a beautiful, sturdy house when I'm finished. And when you find bricks that are poor choices for your life-house--unloving thoughts or words or deeds--you need to throw them out too and just use the ones that are fit for the house you're building. Remember, since you trust in Jesus, He's the foundation of your life-house. He will help you choose good bricks so others can see you're building your life on Him." "But what do I do with the broken bricks?" asked William. "How do I throw them out?""Whenever we think, say, or do things that don't fit who we are as God's children, we need to confess them to Jesus," said Dad. "He will forgive us and help us replace those broken bricks with good ones that reflect His love.""Good bricks like being kind and helping others?" asked William. "Right," Dad said as they started back toward the car. "And doing things that help us grow in our relationship with Jesus is also like laying sturdy bricks in our life-house--things like praying and getting to know Him better by reading the Bible.""I really do want to build a good life-house," William said. "So I'm going to trust Jesus to help me do it wisely." – Mary Rose Pearson

"The bricks have arrived for that house I'll be working on, William," said Dad. "I'm going over there now. Want to come along?" "Sure," said William, and soon they arrived at the building site. "Wow! That's a huge pile of bricks!" William exclaimed. "I guess that means you've got a whole lot of work to do, huh?"Dad laughed. "Yes, I do." He smiled at his son. "We talked the other day about building a life-house. Did you know that you have bricks to work with too? Bricks to build your life-house with?""I do? I know you don't mean bricks like the ones piled up here, so what do you mean?""All your thoughts, words, and actions are the bricks you're building with day by day," Dad explained. "You'll keep building with them as long as you live." He motioned toward the pile of bricks. "There are always some cracked or broken bricks among the good ones. When I come to those, I throw them out. I want this to be a beautiful, sturdy house when I'm finished. And when you find bricks that are poor choices for your life-house--unloving thoughts or words or deeds--you need to throw them out too and just use the ones that are fit for the house you're building. Remember, since you trust in Jesus, He's the foundation of your life-house. He will help you choose good bricks so others can see you're building your life on Him." "But what do I do with the broken bricks?" asked William. "How do I throw them out?""Whenever we think, say, or do things that don't fit who we are as God's children, we need to confess them to Jesus," said Dad. "He will forgive us and help us replace those broken bricks with good ones that reflect His love.""Good bricks like being kind and helping others?" asked William. "Right," Dad said as they started back toward the car. "And doing things that help us grow in our relationship with Jesus is also like laying sturdy bricks in our life-house--things like praying and getting to know Him better by reading the Bible.""I really do want to build a good life-house," William said. "So I'm going to trust Jesus to help me do it wisely." – Mary Rose Pearson

The Brick House (Part 2)390f684e-e628-4baf-b1a8-7a2a826e191bWed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2024) Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2024)77f6d6c2-5da2-42f3-97ff-b8903ba3a4f6Tue, 06 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Divine Economy (2024) Fr. Mike continues to unpack the Church’s teachings on the Trinity. Today, we move into an examination of the divine economy or how God has revealed and communicated himself on earth. The divine economy is not just the work of the Father, but rather the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together as one. Fr. Mike concludes this episode with a reflection on the impactful words of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity who asks God to “make our hearts his heaven.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 257-260. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues to unpack the Church’s teachings on the Trinity. Today, we move into an examination of the divine economy or how God has revealed and communicated himself on earth. The divine economy is not just the work of the Father, but rather the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together as one. Fr. Mike concludes this episode with a reflection on the impactful words of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity who asks God to “make our hearts his heaven.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 257-260. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 37: The Divine Economy (2024)34613bf5-5e12-45a9-9ea9-765d2f2c6d9eTue, 06 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Divine Economy (2024) Fr. Mike continues to unpack the Church’s teachings on the Trinity. Today, we move into an examination of the divine economy or how God has revealed and communicated himself on earth. The divine economy is not just the work of the Father, but rather the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together as one. Fr. Mike concludes this episode with a reflection on the impactful words of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity who asks God to “make our hearts his heaven.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 257-260. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues to unpack the Church’s teachings on the Trinity. Today, we move into an examination of the divine economy or how God has revealed and communicated himself on earth. The divine economy is not just the work of the Father, but rather the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together as one. Fr. Mike concludes this episode with a reflection on the impactful words of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity who asks God to “make our hearts his heaven.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 257-260. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 37: The Divine Economy (2024)08255fc5-726e-4a01-a6ea-e1bdc409d786Tue, 06 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2024) Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2024)3a78326e-2a8a-4858-a3b7-fd2e9998552cTue, 06 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2024) Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2024)0a9f30c6-4313-455a-9ef8-587ef46dfa19Tue, 06 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2024) Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2024)2b77395a-9884-4c39-8e17-ed449438833bTue, 06 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Brick House (Part 1)"Look over there, William. That's where I'll be laying bricks soon," said Dad. "Want to take a look?" "Sure," said William. Dad pulled up to the curb and they got out and walked over to the site. "What's going to be built here?" asked William."A house," answered Dad. "A brick house." He walked all around, viewing the groundwork from every angle. "Do you remember the house that was destroyed in the heavy windstorm the other day?" Dad asked. "It fell because it was built on a poorly constructed foundation. I wanted to check out the foundation of the one that will be built here. I'd hate for a house where I do the bricklaying to topple so easily.""Me too," said William."What about you, William? Are you building on a solid foundation?" "Me?" William was surprised by Dad's question. "I might decide to be a builder someday, but I'm not building anything right now.""Oh yes, you are!" said Dad. "You're not building a house of bricks or wood, but you're building your life-house day by day. Jesus talked about building our lives on a solid foundation. Do you know what that is?""Sure," replied William. "It's Jesus. Since I've trusted Him to be my Savior, I'm building my life on Him.""Good," said Dad. "When the Rock--Jesus Christ--is the foundation for your life-house, you can stand firm in the storms of life. Jesus promises to be with you and help you through the times when trouble comes to you here on earth. And because you trust in Him, you'll never have to face the greatest storm of all. The Bible says the punishment for sin is death and eternal separation from God, but Jesus has saved you from sin and has given you eternal life with Him! But what do you think would happen if your life-house was built on sand--on anything or anyone but Jesus?"William grinned and began singing a song he had learned at church. "The foolish man built his house upon the sand, and the house on the sand fell flat!" Dad joined him on the last verse. "So build your life on the Lord Jesus Christ. Build your life on the Lord." – Mary Rose Pearson

"Look over there, William. That's where I'll be laying bricks soon," said Dad. "Want to take a look?" "Sure," said William. Dad pulled up to the curb and they got out and walked over to the site. "What's going to be built here?" asked William."A house," answered Dad. "A brick house." He walked all around, viewing the groundwork from every angle. "Do you remember the house that was destroyed in the heavy windstorm the other day?" Dad asked. "It fell because it was built on a poorly constructed foundation. I wanted to check out the foundation of the one that will be built here. I'd hate for a house where I do the bricklaying to topple so easily.""Me too," said William."What about you, William? Are you building on a solid foundation?" "Me?" William was surprised by Dad's question. "I might decide to be a builder someday, but I'm not building anything right now.""Oh yes, you are!" said Dad. "You're not building a house of bricks or wood, but you're building your life-house day by day. Jesus talked about building our lives on a solid foundation. Do you know what that is?""Sure," replied William. "It's Jesus. Since I've trusted Him to be my Savior, I'm building my life on Him.""Good," said Dad. "When the Rock--Jesus Christ--is the foundation for your life-house, you can stand firm in the storms of life. Jesus promises to be with you and help you through the times when trouble comes to you here on earth. And because you trust in Him, you'll never have to face the greatest storm of all. The Bible says the punishment for sin is death and eternal separation from God, but Jesus has saved you from sin and has given you eternal life with Him! But what do you think would happen if your life-house was built on sand--on anything or anyone but Jesus?"William grinned and began singing a song he had learned at church. "The foolish man built his house upon the sand, and the house on the sand fell flat!" Dad joined him on the last verse. "So build your life on the Lord Jesus Christ. Build your life on the Lord." – Mary Rose Pearson

The Brick House (Part 1)29cb1a77-2077-4c76-b572-084564ae9814Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Brick House (Part 1)"Look over there, William. That's where I'll be laying bricks soon," said Dad. "Want to take a look?" "Sure," said William. Dad pulled up to the curb and they got out and walked over to the site. "What's going to be built here?" asked William."A house," answered Dad. "A brick house." He walked all around, viewing the groundwork from every angle. "Do you remember the house that was destroyed in the heavy windstorm the other day?" Dad asked. "It fell because it was built on a poorly constructed foundation. I wanted to check out the foundation of the one that will be built here. I'd hate for a house where I do the bricklaying to topple so easily.""Me too," said William."What about you, William? Are you building on a solid foundation?" "Me?" William was surprised by Dad's question. "I might decide to be a builder someday, but I'm not building anything right now.""Oh yes, you are!" said Dad. "You're not building a house of bricks or wood, but you're building your life-house day by day. Jesus talked about building our lives on a solid foundation. Do you know what that is?""Sure," replied William. "It's Jesus. Since I've trusted Him to be my Savior, I'm building my life on Him.""Good," said Dad. "When the Rock--Jesus Christ--is the foundation for your life-house, you can stand firm in the storms of life. Jesus promises to be with you and help you through the times when trouble comes to you here on earth. And because you trust in Him, you'll never have to face the greatest storm of all. The Bible says the punishment for sin is death and eternal separation from God, but Jesus has saved you from sin and has given you eternal life with Him! But what do you think would happen if your life-house was built on sand--on anything or anyone but Jesus?"William grinned and began singing a song he had learned at church. "The foolish man built his house upon the sand, and the house on the sand fell flat!" Dad joined him on the last verse. "So build your life on the Lord Jesus Christ. Build your life on the Lord." – Mary Rose Pearson

"Look over there, William. That's where I'll be laying bricks soon," said Dad. "Want to take a look?" "Sure," said William. Dad pulled up to the curb and they got out and walked over to the site. "What's going to be built here?" asked William."A house," answered Dad. "A brick house." He walked all around, viewing the groundwork from every angle. "Do you remember the house that was destroyed in the heavy windstorm the other day?" Dad asked. "It fell because it was built on a poorly constructed foundation. I wanted to check out the foundation of the one that will be built here. I'd hate for a house where I do the bricklaying to topple so easily.""Me too," said William."What about you, William? Are you building on a solid foundation?" "Me?" William was surprised by Dad's question. "I might decide to be a builder someday, but I'm not building anything right now.""Oh yes, you are!" said Dad. "You're not building a house of bricks or wood, but you're building your life-house day by day. Jesus talked about building our lives on a solid foundation. Do you know what that is?""Sure," replied William. "It's Jesus. Since I've trusted Him to be my Savior, I'm building my life on Him.""Good," said Dad. "When the Rock--Jesus Christ--is the foundation for your life-house, you can stand firm in the storms of life. Jesus promises to be with you and help you through the times when trouble comes to you here on earth. And because you trust in Him, you'll never have to face the greatest storm of all. The Bible says the punishment for sin is death and eternal separation from God, but Jesus has saved you from sin and has given you eternal life with Him! But what do you think would happen if your life-house was built on sand--on anything or anyone but Jesus?"William grinned and began singing a song he had learned at church. "The foolish man built his house upon the sand, and the house on the sand fell flat!" Dad joined him on the last verse. "So build your life on the Lord Jesus Christ. Build your life on the Lord." – Mary Rose Pearson

The Brick House (Part 1)72012c42-b263-40c5-87de-34226a2dee18Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Seek GreatnessSo many men are slowly dying inside as they choose comfort or convenience over the greater calling that God has placed within their lives. Mostly because that battle is scary! It will cost you greatly. The cost to inaction, however, is actually greater. Join me in this episode as I talk about how it takes a balance of both humility and magnanimity to counter pride. It takes a willingness to embrace discomfort as part of the pursuit of adventure that God has planned for your life. You were made for greatness. You were made for battle. You were not made to simply exist. Choose life!

So many men are slowly dying inside as they choose comfort or convenience over the greater calling that God has placed within their lives. Mostly because that battle is scary! It will cost you greatly. The cost to inaction, however, is actually greater. Join me in this episode as I talk about how it takes a balance of both humility and magnanimity to counter pride. It takes a willingness to embrace discomfort as part of the pursuit of adventure that God has planned for your life. You were made for greatness. You were made for battle. You were not made to simply exist. Choose life!

fullHow To Seek Greatnessf21b9544-920b-4c23-975b-a3bb84f5cec4Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Vegan Dr: The Truth About The Vegan Diet, "Eggs Are Making You Fat", "Stop Eating Cheese!" - Neal BarnardCould it be that what you eat is just as important as the medicines and pills you take? Dr Neal Barnard is the founder and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and has authored more than 100 scientific publications and 20 books. He is also the Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine. In this conversation Neal and Steven discuss topics, such as the only supplement you need, the no.1 food associated with weight loss, the dangers of drinking milk for men, and how to reverse erectile dysfunction. (00:00) Intro (01:35) What good do you hope your work is doing for people? (02:13) What is the state of human health currently? (03:33) Why do you care about human health? (06:40) Your first experience of realising human health is in a bad place (08:22) Why calories in vs. calories out doesn’t work (11:55) The truth about eating bread (15:18) If we don't eat meat, where do we get our protein? (18:27) How do we know the vegan diet is good for us vs. another one? (21:57) Don’t we have to supplement if we’re vegan? (25:22) A balanced diet with meat and plants, does that work? (28:34) Veganism is a diet for the privileged... (31:06) The power foods we should all be eating (38:54) Do you not just think you have a bias towards the vegan diet? (40:22) The shocking truth about dairy products (46:25) Drinking milk reduces sperm counts (48:28) The carnivore diet, isn’t that just as good? (52:45) The weight loss foods you need to start eating (1:01:03) Why we need to understand how to balance our hormones (1:05:20) Fertility issues have a strong connection to our weight (1:17:02) Ads (1:19:02) Power foods for the brain (1:26:27) How to prevent dementia (1:35:03) Metals, what should we be getting and what's toxic (1:38:53) Your closing message (1:40:05) The last guest’s question You can pre-order Neal’s book, ‘The Power Foods Diet’, here: https://amzn.to/3SImJSP Follow Neal Twitter - https://bit.ly/483rxGX Instagram - https://bit.ly/47W8ZIA Get tickets to The Business & Life Speaking Tour: https://stevenbartlett.com/tour/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Whoop: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could it be that what you eat is just as important as the medicines and pills you take? Dr Neal Barnard is the founder and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and has authored more than 100 scientific publications and 20 books. He is also the Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine. In this conversation Neal and Steven discuss topics, such as the only supplement you need, the no.1 food associated with weight loss, the dangers of drinking milk for men, and how to reverse erectile dysfunction. (00:00) Intro (01:35) What good do you hope your work is doing for people? (02:13) What is the state of human health currently? (03:33) Why do you care about human health? (06:40) Your first experience of realising human health is in a bad place (08:22) Why calories in vs. calories out doesn’t work (11:55) The truth about eating bread (15:18) If we don't eat meat, where do we get our protein? (18:27) How do we know the vegan diet is good for us vs. another one? (21:57) Don’t we have to supplement if we’re vegan? (25:22) A balanced diet with meat and plants, does that work? (28:34) Veganism is a diet for the privileged... (31:06) The power foods we should all be eating (38:54) Do you not just think you have a bias towards the vegan diet? (40:22) The shocking truth about dairy products (46:25) Drinking milk reduces sperm counts (48:28) The carnivore diet, isn’t that just as good? (52:45) The weight loss foods you need to start eating (1:01:03) Why we need to understand how to balance our hormones (1:05:20) Fertility issues have a strong connection to our weight (1:17:02) Ads (1:19:02) Power foods for the brain (1:26:27) How to prevent dementia (1:35:03) Metals, what should we be getting and what's toxic (1:38:53) Your closing message (1:40:05) The last guest’s question You can pre-order Neal’s book, ‘The Power Foods Diet’, here: https://amzn.to/3SImJSP Follow Neal Twitter - https://bit.ly/483rxGX Instagram - https://bit.ly/47W8ZIA Get tickets to The Business & Life Speaking Tour: https://stevenbartlett.com/tour/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Shopify: http://shopify.com/bartlett Whoop: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Vegan Dr: The Truth About The Vegan Diet, "Eggs Are Making You Fat", "Stop Eating Cheese!" - Neal Barnard7c2810cf-a91a-4580-99ef-cb69fd7fefa5Mon, 05 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +00006499https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2024)588e92a0-def8-4fa2-b1fb-c11b6a6ceeb1Mon, 05 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: The Nature of the Trinity (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our exploration of the Church’s teachings on the nature of the Holy Trinity. We examine three main ideas. The first is the unity of the Trinity, that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all one God. The next is the Divine Persons as distinct from one another: one God, three distinct persons. As Fr. Mike states, “The Son is not the Father, the Father is not the Son, and the Holy Spirit is not either.” Finally, Fr. Mike discusses the relation between each person of the Holy Trinity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 253-256. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our exploration of the Church’s teachings on the nature of the Holy Trinity. We examine three main ideas. The first is the unity of the Trinity, that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all one God. The next is the Divine Persons as distinct from one another: one God, three distinct persons. As Fr. Mike states, “The Son is not the Father, the Father is not the Son, and the Holy Spirit is not either.” Finally, Fr. Mike discusses the relation between each person of the Holy Trinity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 253-256. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 36: The Nature of the Trinity (2024)ecf22362-f4c8-40c4-8cd3-5c9b1fbb97ebMon, 05 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: The Nature of the Trinity (2024) Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our exploration of the Church’s teachings on the nature of the Holy Trinity. We examine three main ideas. The first is the unity of the Trinity, that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all one God. The next is the Divine Persons as distinct from one another: one God, three distinct persons. As Fr. Mike states, “The Son is not the Father, the Father is not the Son, and the Holy Spirit is not either.” Finally, Fr. Mike discusses the relation between each person of the Holy Trinity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 253-256. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our exploration of the Church’s teachings on the nature of the Holy Trinity. We examine three main ideas. The first is the unity of the Trinity, that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all one God. The next is the Divine Persons as distinct from one another: one God, three distinct persons. As Fr. Mike states, “The Son is not the Father, the Father is not the Son, and the Holy Spirit is not either.” Finally, Fr. Mike discusses the relation between each person of the Holy Trinity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 253-256. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 36: The Nature of the Trinity (2024)89930733-df68-4964-90b7-65bb4bde7033Mon, 05 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2024)92c2b575-db6c-4f99-acde-4c36b5e2eb09Mon, 05 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2024)4f7773b0-cbc7-4425-9dd5-f12b5324eae9Mon, 05 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2024)e85fb27a-4e38-439f-b4fc-721d4bce615eMon, 05 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrounded in LoveStella stared out the kitchen window and sighed. "Today's too nice to be stuck in here," she grumbled. Mom handed her another dish to dry. "You should have thought of that yesterday when you decided to come home an hour late and refused to answer my texts."Stella continued to look out the window, pouting. Her neighbors were tying up their Great Dane. "Poor Samson," said Stella. "He's being chained up. He's a prisoner today too--just like me."Mom looked out the window and saw the big dog pulling on his chain, trying to get loose. "He sure doesn't like that chain."Stella scowled. "He's probably mad about it," she said as she took another dish to wipe. "Why are the Smiths so mean to him?""They're not being mean, Stella," said Mom. "They're actually showing him love by tying him up."Stella raised her eyebrows. "Love! I don't see how you can call that love.""Yesterday while I was pacing on the porch waiting for you, Samson ran into the street and almost got hit by a truck," Mom said. "The Smiths saw what happened, and they told me they were going to keep him chained until new fencing is installed. They want him safe."Stella's eyes widened. "Wow! Then I guess I'm glad he's tied up.""Me too," said Mom. "Samson's freedom has been taken away because his owners care about him." She looked at Stella. "In families, privileges are sometimes taken away because of love too.""You mean my privileges, don't you?" said Stella.Mom nodded. "You're grounded today because I love you. I want you to realize how your actions can make other people feel. I was really worried when you were late and I didn't know where you were." She put a hand on Stella's shoulder. "Remember that God loves you too. The Bible says He disciplines His children so that we will grow to be more like Jesus. For kids your age, His discipline often comes through parents who help you realize how your actions affect others."Stella gave her mom a little smile. "I still don't like being grounded, but I'm glad you love me so much. I'm sorry I disobeyed. I'll have to thank Samson for teaching me a lesson today." – Suzanne Daly

Stella stared out the kitchen window and sighed. "Today's too nice to be stuck in here," she grumbled. Mom handed her another dish to dry. "You should have thought of that yesterday when you decided to come home an hour late and refused to answer my texts."Stella continued to look out the window, pouting. Her neighbors were tying up their Great Dane. "Poor Samson," said Stella. "He's being chained up. He's a prisoner today too--just like me."Mom looked out the window and saw the big dog pulling on his chain, trying to get loose. "He sure doesn't like that chain."Stella scowled. "He's probably mad about it," she said as she took another dish to wipe. "Why are the Smiths so mean to him?""They're not being mean, Stella," said Mom. "They're actually showing him love by tying him up."Stella raised her eyebrows. "Love! I don't see how you can call that love.""Yesterday while I was pacing on the porch waiting for you, Samson ran into the street and almost got hit by a truck," Mom said. "The Smiths saw what happened, and they told me they were going to keep him chained until new fencing is installed. They want him safe."Stella's eyes widened. "Wow! Then I guess I'm glad he's tied up.""Me too," said Mom. "Samson's freedom has been taken away because his owners care about him." She looked at Stella. "In families, privileges are sometimes taken away because of love too.""You mean my privileges, don't you?" said Stella.Mom nodded. "You're grounded today because I love you. I want you to realize how your actions can make other people feel. I was really worried when you were late and I didn't know where you were." She put a hand on Stella's shoulder. "Remember that God loves you too. The Bible says He disciplines His children so that we will grow to be more like Jesus. For kids your age, His discipline often comes through parents who help you realize how your actions affect others."Stella gave her mom a little smile. "I still don't like being grounded, but I'm glad you love me so much. I'm sorry I disobeyed. I'll have to thank Samson for teaching me a lesson today." – Suzanne Daly

Grounded in Love73033f90-83dc-448e-a187-a8a3d5166a82Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrounded in LoveStella stared out the kitchen window and sighed. "Today's too nice to be stuck in here," she grumbled. Mom handed her another dish to dry. "You should have thought of that yesterday when you decided to come home an hour late and refused to answer my texts."Stella continued to look out the window, pouting. Her neighbors were tying up their Great Dane. "Poor Samson," said Stella. "He's being chained up. He's a prisoner today too--just like me."Mom looked out the window and saw the big dog pulling on his chain, trying to get loose. "He sure doesn't like that chain."Stella scowled. "He's probably mad about it," she said as she took another dish to wipe. "Why are the Smiths so mean to him?""They're not being mean, Stella," said Mom. "They're actually showing him love by tying him up."Stella raised her eyebrows. "Love! I don't see how you can call that love.""Yesterday while I was pacing on the porch waiting for you, Samson ran into the street and almost got hit by a truck," Mom said. "The Smiths saw what happened, and they told me they were going to keep him chained until new fencing is installed. They want him safe."Stella's eyes widened. "Wow! Then I guess I'm glad he's tied up.""Me too," said Mom. "Samson's freedom has been taken away because his owners care about him." She looked at Stella. "In families, privileges are sometimes taken away because of love too.""You mean my privileges, don't you?" said Stella.Mom nodded. "You're grounded today because I love you. I want you to realize how your actions can make other people feel. I was really worried when you were late and I didn't know where you were." She put a hand on Stella's shoulder. "Remember that God loves you too. The Bible says He disciplines His children so that we will grow to be more like Jesus. For kids your age, His discipline often comes through parents who help you realize how your actions affect others."Stella gave her mom a little smile. "I still don't like being grounded, but I'm glad you love me so much. I'm sorry I disobeyed. I'll have to thank Samson for teaching me a lesson today." – Suzanne Daly

Stella stared out the kitchen window and sighed. "Today's too nice to be stuck in here," she grumbled. Mom handed her another dish to dry. "You should have thought of that yesterday when you decided to come home an hour late and refused to answer my texts."Stella continued to look out the window, pouting. Her neighbors were tying up their Great Dane. "Poor Samson," said Stella. "He's being chained up. He's a prisoner today too--just like me."Mom looked out the window and saw the big dog pulling on his chain, trying to get loose. "He sure doesn't like that chain."Stella scowled. "He's probably mad about it," she said as she took another dish to wipe. "Why are the Smiths so mean to him?""They're not being mean, Stella," said Mom. "They're actually showing him love by tying him up."Stella raised her eyebrows. "Love! I don't see how you can call that love.""Yesterday while I was pacing on the porch waiting for you, Samson ran into the street and almost got hit by a truck," Mom said. "The Smiths saw what happened, and they told me they were going to keep him chained until new fencing is installed. They want him safe."Stella's eyes widened. "Wow! Then I guess I'm glad he's tied up.""Me too," said Mom. "Samson's freedom has been taken away because his owners care about him." She looked at Stella. "In families, privileges are sometimes taken away because of love too.""You mean my privileges, don't you?" said Stella.Mom nodded. "You're grounded today because I love you. I want you to realize how your actions can make other people feel. I was really worried when you were late and I didn't know where you were." She put a hand on Stella's shoulder. "Remember that God loves you too. The Bible says He disciplines His children so that we will grow to be more like Jesus. For kids your age, His discipline often comes through parents who help you realize how your actions affect others."Stella gave her mom a little smile. "I still don't like being grounded, but I'm glad you love me so much. I'm sorry I disobeyed. I'll have to thank Samson for teaching me a lesson today." – Suzanne Daly

Grounded in Love26ac8482-8c7f-41bc-a80c-cc47c07084cdMon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2024) Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2024)a5230d7c-dbaf-4819-a260-fd45aaaf8d9fSun, 04 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma (2024) Fr. Mike explores the formation of the Church’s dogma on the nature of the Trinity. He unpacks the terms used by the Church in an attempt to explain the nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, as Fr. Mike reminds us, with the story of St. Augustine and the child on the seaside, the Trinity is a mystery that none of us can fully comprehend. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 249-252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the formation of the Church’s dogma on the nature of the Trinity. He unpacks the terms used by the Church in an attempt to explain the nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, as Fr. Mike reminds us, with the story of St. Augustine and the child on the seaside, the Trinity is a mystery that none of us can fully comprehend. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 249-252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma (2024)5c3ed2ce-e3ba-484a-bd88-5b5cb6cd6955Sun, 04 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma (2024) Fr. Mike explores the formation of the Church’s dogma on the nature of the Trinity. He unpacks the terms used by the Church in an attempt to explain the nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, as Fr. Mike reminds us, with the story of St. Augustine and the child on the seaside, the Trinity is a mystery that none of us can fully comprehend. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 249-252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the formation of the Church’s dogma on the nature of the Trinity. He unpacks the terms used by the Church in an attempt to explain the nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, as Fr. Mike reminds us, with the story of St. Augustine and the child on the seaside, the Trinity is a mystery that none of us can fully comprehend. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 249-252. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma (2024)de612b1e-0466-44f6-be9e-2f371ee31ebeSun, 04 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2024) Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2024)1267b979-6a94-4d2e-ad9d-fe5ce3a00c04Sun, 04 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2024) Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2024)3f70b403-a198-4b97-9ea9-384ddaa17fdbSun, 04 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2024) Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2024)011bd4df-7c46-42d6-8ff9-efc86cb042f6Sun, 04 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLooking Forward, Not Behind"Watch where you're going!" Blossom quickly reached out and stopped her toddler sister from walking into the wall.Mom chuckled. "She should look in front of her instead of turning her head to make sure we're watching, huh?"Blossom moved over to the sofa as her sister plopped down on the floor with a toy. "Mom? Do you think Grandma knew how much I liked it when she baked for me?" Blossom hugged her knees to her chest."Yes," Mom said. "I do.""Do you think she forgave me for that time I yelled at her?""I do," Mom said. "I believe she told you she did, didn't she?"That night, Blossom looked at her mom when she came to tuck her in. "I wish that I had picked flowers for Grandma more often. She liked it when I brought them to her.""She did like it," Mom said."And I wish I had helped her clean instead of watching TV." Blossom's eyes filled with tears."Sweetie…" Mom knelt down beside the bed. "You can't live with all these regrets."Blossom sniffled. "But I should have been better."Mom brushed a tear from Blossom's cheek. "You know how your sister looks back when she's trying to walk?" Blossom nodded. "She never looks where she's going, and then she runs into things.""Well, you seem to be doing the same thing," Mom said. "You're so busy looking behind you, worrying about what you think you should have done differently, that you aren't seeing what's in front of you. You can't let regrets hold you back, sweetie. We all make mistakes sometimes, but Jesus gives us grace. His sacrifice on the cross covers all our sins and failures. Instead of dwelling on the past, we can look to the future and trust Him to help us learn from our mistakes and do better." Mom smiled and smoothed back Blossom's hair. "Grandma loved you, Blossom, and she knew that you loved her. She forgave you when you messed up. She's with Jesus now, and one day you'll see her again. She wouldn't want you to be sad, wishing you had done things differently. She'd want you to focus on Jesus and trust Him to help you love the people who are still here with you."– Emily Acker

"Watch where you're going!" Blossom quickly reached out and stopped her toddler sister from walking into the wall.Mom chuckled. "She should look in front of her instead of turning her head to make sure we're watching, huh?"Blossom moved over to the sofa as her sister plopped down on the floor with a toy. "Mom? Do you think Grandma knew how much I liked it when she baked for me?" Blossom hugged her knees to her chest."Yes," Mom said. "I do.""Do you think she forgave me for that time I yelled at her?""I do," Mom said. "I believe she told you she did, didn't she?"That night, Blossom looked at her mom when she came to tuck her in. "I wish that I had picked flowers for Grandma more often. She liked it when I brought them to her.""She did like it," Mom said."And I wish I had helped her clean instead of watching TV." Blossom's eyes filled with tears."Sweetie…" Mom knelt down beside the bed. "You can't live with all these regrets."Blossom sniffled. "But I should have been better."Mom brushed a tear from Blossom's cheek. "You know how your sister looks back when she's trying to walk?" Blossom nodded. "She never looks where she's going, and then she runs into things.""Well, you seem to be doing the same thing," Mom said. "You're so busy looking behind you, worrying about what you think you should have done differently, that you aren't seeing what's in front of you. You can't let regrets hold you back, sweetie. We all make mistakes sometimes, but Jesus gives us grace. His sacrifice on the cross covers all our sins and failures. Instead of dwelling on the past, we can look to the future and trust Him to help us learn from our mistakes and do better." Mom smiled and smoothed back Blossom's hair. "Grandma loved you, Blossom, and she knew that you loved her. She forgave you when you messed up. She's with Jesus now, and one day you'll see her again. She wouldn't want you to be sad, wishing you had done things differently. She'd want you to focus on Jesus and trust Him to help you love the people who are still here with you."– Emily Acker

Looking Forward, Not Behind4659b615-6582-438e-a10d-8925afd54717Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLooking Forward, Not Behind"Watch where you're going!" Blossom quickly reached out and stopped her toddler sister from walking into the wall.Mom chuckled. "She should look in front of her instead of turning her head to make sure we're watching, huh?"Blossom moved over to the sofa as her sister plopped down on the floor with a toy. "Mom? Do you think Grandma knew how much I liked it when she baked for me?" Blossom hugged her knees to her chest."Yes," Mom said. "I do.""Do you think she forgave me for that time I yelled at her?""I do," Mom said. "I believe she told you she did, didn't she?"That night, Blossom looked at her mom when she came to tuck her in. "I wish that I had picked flowers for Grandma more often. She liked it when I brought them to her.""She did like it," Mom said."And I wish I had helped her clean instead of watching TV." Blossom's eyes filled with tears."Sweetie…" Mom knelt down beside the bed. "You can't live with all these regrets."Blossom sniffled. "But I should have been better."Mom brushed a tear from Blossom's cheek. "You know how your sister looks back when she's trying to walk?" Blossom nodded. "She never looks where she's going, and then she runs into things.""Well, you seem to be doing the same thing," Mom said. "You're so busy looking behind you, worrying about what you think you should have done differently, that you aren't seeing what's in front of you. You can't let regrets hold you back, sweetie. We all make mistakes sometimes, but Jesus gives us grace. His sacrifice on the cross covers all our sins and failures. Instead of dwelling on the past, we can look to the future and trust Him to help us learn from our mistakes and do better." Mom smiled and smoothed back Blossom's hair. "Grandma loved you, Blossom, and she knew that you loved her. She forgave you when you messed up. She's with Jesus now, and one day you'll see her again. She wouldn't want you to be sad, wishing you had done things differently. She'd want you to focus on Jesus and trust Him to help you love the people who are still here with you."– Emily Acker

"Watch where you're going!" Blossom quickly reached out and stopped her toddler sister from walking into the wall.Mom chuckled. "She should look in front of her instead of turning her head to make sure we're watching, huh?"Blossom moved over to the sofa as her sister plopped down on the floor with a toy. "Mom? Do you think Grandma knew how much I liked it when she baked for me?" Blossom hugged her knees to her chest."Yes," Mom said. "I do.""Do you think she forgave me for that time I yelled at her?""I do," Mom said. "I believe she told you she did, didn't she?"That night, Blossom looked at her mom when she came to tuck her in. "I wish that I had picked flowers for Grandma more often. She liked it when I brought them to her.""She did like it," Mom said."And I wish I had helped her clean instead of watching TV." Blossom's eyes filled with tears."Sweetie…" Mom knelt down beside the bed. "You can't live with all these regrets."Blossom sniffled. "But I should have been better."Mom brushed a tear from Blossom's cheek. "You know how your sister looks back when she's trying to walk?" Blossom nodded. "She never looks where she's going, and then she runs into things.""Well, you seem to be doing the same thing," Mom said. "You're so busy looking behind you, worrying about what you think you should have done differently, that you aren't seeing what's in front of you. You can't let regrets hold you back, sweetie. We all make mistakes sometimes, but Jesus gives us grace. His sacrifice on the cross covers all our sins and failures. Instead of dwelling on the past, we can look to the future and trust Him to help us learn from our mistakes and do better." Mom smiled and smoothed back Blossom's hair. "Grandma loved you, Blossom, and she knew that you loved her. She forgave you when you messed up. She's with Jesus now, and one day you'll see her again. She wouldn't want you to be sad, wishing you had done things differently. She'd want you to focus on Jesus and trust Him to help you love the people who are still here with you."– Emily Acker

Looking Forward, Not Behind8b977861-5c9d-4cfd-8687-488b4042b27cSun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/04/24 Holy Moments: Shared Moments Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You can only share what you have. Holy moments are shared moments. We share like Jesus (and make moments holy) when we are generous and honest. Mass Readings from February 4, 2024:: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 147:1-61 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You can only share what you have. Holy moments are shared moments. We share like Jesus (and make moments holy) when we are generous and honest. Mass Readings from February 4, 2024:: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 147:1-61 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39

full02/04/24 Holy Moments: Shared Moments2331527d-9559-4be2-a9be-c8a7147e3155Sat, 03 Feb 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/04/24 Holy Moments: Shared Moments Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You can only share what you have. Holy moments are shared moments. We share like Jesus (and make moments holy) when we are generous and honest. Mass Readings from February 4, 2024:: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 147:1-61 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You can only share what you have. Holy moments are shared moments. We share like Jesus (and make moments holy) when we are generous and honest. Mass Readings from February 4, 2024:: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 147:1-61 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39

full02/04/24 Holy Moments: Shared Moments124d4929-c14b-478e-8b77-59c4f53dee01Sat, 03 Feb 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/04/24 Holy Moments: Shared Moments Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You can only share what you have. Holy moments are shared moments. We share like Jesus (and make moments holy) when we are generous and honest. Mass Readings from February 4, 2024:: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 147:1-61 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You can only share what you have. Holy moments are shared moments. We share like Jesus (and make moments holy) when we are generous and honest. Mass Readings from February 4, 2024:: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 147:1-61 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39

full02/04/24 Holy Moments: Shared Moments449dea99-c92c-49a8-9e2b-c2ad49e2930fSat, 03 Feb 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2024) Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2024)40ce9186-aa47-479d-9fca-89bc583e9250Sat, 03 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit (2024) The Catechism introduces us to the Holy Spirit and describes how the Spirit reveals the Father and the Son to us. It also gives us some background and context regarding the way we describe the Holy Spirit in the Roman Catholic Church compared to the way that the Eastern Orthodox Church describes the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike breaks it down for us and gives us some hope for a future reconciliation between Eastern and Western Churches. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 243-248. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces us to the Holy Spirit and describes how the Spirit reveals the Father and the Son to us. It also gives us some background and context regarding the way we describe the Holy Spirit in the Roman Catholic Church compared to the way that the Eastern Orthodox Church describes the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike breaks it down for us and gives us some hope for a future reconciliation between Eastern and Western Churches. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 243-248. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit (2024)1ee41bec-f765-497a-8e3a-738109f46211Sat, 03 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit (2024) The Catechism introduces us to the Holy Spirit and describes how the Spirit reveals the Father and the Son to us. It also gives us some background and context regarding the way we describe the Holy Spirit in the Roman Catholic Church compared to the way that the Eastern Orthodox Church describes the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike breaks it down for us and gives us some hope for a future reconciliation between Eastern and Western Churches. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 243-248. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism introduces us to the Holy Spirit and describes how the Spirit reveals the Father and the Son to us. It also gives us some background and context regarding the way we describe the Holy Spirit in the Roman Catholic Church compared to the way that the Eastern Orthodox Church describes the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike breaks it down for us and gives us some hope for a future reconciliation between Eastern and Western Churches. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 243-248. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit (2024)47716622-cb48-426b-ae12-57710c91df04Sat, 03 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2024) Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2024)7767763d-8443-47f1-a44d-bece44734b23Sat, 03 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2024) Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2024)6d5a11ad-0909-423e-a0be-9ad6f3f25d5cSat, 03 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2024) Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2024)cdaf2665-0b4b-40d8-90ae-39cd8a610c32Sat, 03 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRoller Coaster RideMalachi timidly walked up to the roller coaster and crammed into the long line with a bunch of squirmy kids. There was a lot of shouting and chattering. He stood silently staring as the line crept along. "There's no, um, big drop on this ride, is there?" he asked Grandpa nervously. "Don't worry!" Grandpa said. "It's a smooth ride--just one big drop at the beginning. You'll be fine." Malachi's eyes shot open and he glanced at the emergency exit up ahead. "Uh, the line looks pretty long, Grandpa. Aren't you getting tired? Let's go on another ride." "You're not scared, are you?" asked Grandpa. "Me, scared? I've been on hundreds of roller coasters!" Malachi knew this was a bit of an exaggeration. The only rides he'd been on were a few merry-go-rounds.Soon he and Grandpa were in a coaster car with bars locked across their laps. There was no turning back now. Malachi took a deep breath and glanced at his grandpa one last time. "Don't worry, Malachi," Grandpa said as the roller coaster clanked upward. "I know it's a little scary, but I wouldn't take you on this ride if I didn't think you'd like it. Just relax and have some fun!"Malachi gripped the bar in front of him as the coaster rounded the top of the track. As the roller coaster roared off, he let out a big shriek. Before he realized it, it was all over."How was the ride?" Grandpa asked as they got out. "Great!" said Malachi. "After you told me to relax and have fun, the scariness kinda went away! I remembered that you've been on lots of roller coasters, so I trusted you.""I know you've always been afraid of roller coasters," Grandpa said. "You know, that roller coaster ride was a lot like the ups and downs and scary turns that come up in our lives sometimes. But God tells us to trust Him whenever we feel afraid. Jesus gave His life to save us, and He will always be with us through life's ups and downs. He helps us ride through whatever fears we have.""Yeah," said Malachi. "Kind of like how you helped me on the roller coaster. If you hadn't been there, I would've headed for the emergency exit for sure!" – Doug Lim

Malachi timidly walked up to the roller coaster and crammed into the long line with a bunch of squirmy kids. There was a lot of shouting and chattering. He stood silently staring as the line crept along. "There's no, um, big drop on this ride, is there?" he asked Grandpa nervously. "Don't worry!" Grandpa said. "It's a smooth ride--just one big drop at the beginning. You'll be fine." Malachi's eyes shot open and he glanced at the emergency exit up ahead. "Uh, the line looks pretty long, Grandpa. Aren't you getting tired? Let's go on another ride." "You're not scared, are you?" asked Grandpa. "Me, scared? I've been on hundreds of roller coasters!" Malachi knew this was a bit of an exaggeration. The only rides he'd been on were a few merry-go-rounds.Soon he and Grandpa were in a coaster car with bars locked across their laps. There was no turning back now. Malachi took a deep breath and glanced at his grandpa one last time. "Don't worry, Malachi," Grandpa said as the roller coaster clanked upward. "I know it's a little scary, but I wouldn't take you on this ride if I didn't think you'd like it. Just relax and have some fun!"Malachi gripped the bar in front of him as the coaster rounded the top of the track. As the roller coaster roared off, he let out a big shriek. Before he realized it, it was all over."How was the ride?" Grandpa asked as they got out. "Great!" said Malachi. "After you told me to relax and have fun, the scariness kinda went away! I remembered that you've been on lots of roller coasters, so I trusted you.""I know you've always been afraid of roller coasters," Grandpa said. "You know, that roller coaster ride was a lot like the ups and downs and scary turns that come up in our lives sometimes. But God tells us to trust Him whenever we feel afraid. Jesus gave His life to save us, and He will always be with us through life's ups and downs. He helps us ride through whatever fears we have.""Yeah," said Malachi. "Kind of like how you helped me on the roller coaster. If you hadn't been there, I would've headed for the emergency exit for sure!" – Doug Lim

Roller Coaster Ride5513eeff-803e-4d7b-b931-98ee3138a781Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRoller Coaster RideMalachi timidly walked up to the roller coaster and crammed into the long line with a bunch of squirmy kids. There was a lot of shouting and chattering. He stood silently staring as the line crept along. "There's no, um, big drop on this ride, is there?" he asked Grandpa nervously. "Don't worry!" Grandpa said. "It's a smooth ride--just one big drop at the beginning. You'll be fine." Malachi's eyes shot open and he glanced at the emergency exit up ahead. "Uh, the line looks pretty long, Grandpa. Aren't you getting tired? Let's go on another ride." "You're not scared, are you?" asked Grandpa. "Me, scared? I've been on hundreds of roller coasters!" Malachi knew this was a bit of an exaggeration. The only rides he'd been on were a few merry-go-rounds.Soon he and Grandpa were in a coaster car with bars locked across their laps. There was no turning back now. Malachi took a deep breath and glanced at his grandpa one last time. "Don't worry, Malachi," Grandpa said as the roller coaster clanked upward. "I know it's a little scary, but I wouldn't take you on this ride if I didn't think you'd like it. Just relax and have some fun!"Malachi gripped the bar in front of him as the coaster rounded the top of the track. As the roller coaster roared off, he let out a big shriek. Before he realized it, it was all over."How was the ride?" Grandpa asked as they got out. "Great!" said Malachi. "After you told me to relax and have fun, the scariness kinda went away! I remembered that you've been on lots of roller coasters, so I trusted you.""I know you've always been afraid of roller coasters," Grandpa said. "You know, that roller coaster ride was a lot like the ups and downs and scary turns that come up in our lives sometimes. But God tells us to trust Him whenever we feel afraid. Jesus gave His life to save us, and He will always be with us through life's ups and downs. He helps us ride through whatever fears we have.""Yeah," said Malachi. "Kind of like how you helped me on the roller coaster. If you hadn't been there, I would've headed for the emergency exit for sure!" – Doug Lim

Malachi timidly walked up to the roller coaster and crammed into the long line with a bunch of squirmy kids. There was a lot of shouting and chattering. He stood silently staring as the line crept along. "There's no, um, big drop on this ride, is there?" he asked Grandpa nervously. "Don't worry!" Grandpa said. "It's a smooth ride--just one big drop at the beginning. You'll be fine." Malachi's eyes shot open and he glanced at the emergency exit up ahead. "Uh, the line looks pretty long, Grandpa. Aren't you getting tired? Let's go on another ride." "You're not scared, are you?" asked Grandpa. "Me, scared? I've been on hundreds of roller coasters!" Malachi knew this was a bit of an exaggeration. The only rides he'd been on were a few merry-go-rounds.Soon he and Grandpa were in a coaster car with bars locked across their laps. There was no turning back now. Malachi took a deep breath and glanced at his grandpa one last time. "Don't worry, Malachi," Grandpa said as the roller coaster clanked upward. "I know it's a little scary, but I wouldn't take you on this ride if I didn't think you'd like it. Just relax and have some fun!"Malachi gripped the bar in front of him as the coaster rounded the top of the track. As the roller coaster roared off, he let out a big shriek. Before he realized it, it was all over."How was the ride?" Grandpa asked as they got out. "Great!" said Malachi. "After you told me to relax and have fun, the scariness kinda went away! I remembered that you've been on lots of roller coasters, so I trusted you.""I know you've always been afraid of roller coasters," Grandpa said. "You know, that roller coaster ride was a lot like the ups and downs and scary turns that come up in our lives sometimes. But God tells us to trust Him whenever we feel afraid. Jesus gave His life to save us, and He will always be with us through life's ups and downs. He helps us ride through whatever fears we have.""Yeah," said Malachi. "Kind of like how you helped me on the roller coaster. If you hadn't been there, I would've headed for the emergency exit for sure!" – Doug Lim

Roller Coaster Ridee9498df9-988a-4795-8d17-e9c4ce10e46dSat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2 EP8. Ex White Witch Encounters Jesus ft. Ashley JonesHey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, is back for part two of last week’s episode with special guest and friend, Ashley Jones. In this episode, we get to hear Ashley share her testimony and how she came to know Jesus. Her story is true evidence that God can and will use every bit of our sin and darkness to lead us to Him. ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, is back for part two of last week’s episode with special guest and friend, Ashley Jones. In this episode, we get to hear Ashley share her testimony and how she came to know Jesus. Her story is true evidence that God can and will use every bit of our sin and darkness to lead us to Him. ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.9M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS2 EP8. Ex White Witch Encounters Jesus ft. Ashley Jones727ceaeb-813d-400c-b62b-c8011a68d67cFri, 02 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod of Provision | Girls Gone Biblehi sweeeet friends :) “Jehovah-Jireh” is one of the many different names of God. “Jehovah-Jireh” means “The LORD Will Provide” (Genesis 22:14) today's episode is all about how our God is a God of PROVISION. we know how hard it can be. moneys tight, resources are low, God seems to be absent... people are struggling financially and we're here to talk about it. we're here to encourage you, challenge you, and educate you. we certainly do not preach the prosperity gospel but we absolutely believe that God wants to bless every area of your life. He’s a God of abundance and we will lack NOTHING. but how are you stewarding what God has already given you? you’re asking for more, but have you proven you can handle more? of course, everyone wants to be rich in monetary terms. but what about being rich in love? in joy? in your relationships? in your spirit? ”Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.” Luke 12:21 we cover TITHING, GIVING, AND GENEROSITY. these things are SO important to us GGB gang and we want them to be important to you as well. we must give generously and sacrificially. we talk about how while God will definitely provide… you also better work. work is good. working hard is honorable. ”Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon, for you don’t know if profit will come from one activity or another—or maybe both.“ Ecclesiastes 11:6 we believe there is spirituality behind your finances. we want to see you in financial freedom. we pray this episode brings breakthrough in this area of your life. we love you so incredibly much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hi sweeeet friends :) “Jehovah-Jireh” is one of the many different names of God. “Jehovah-Jireh” means “The LORD Will Provide” (Genesis 22:14) today's episode is all about how our God is a God of PROVISION. we know how hard it can be. moneys tight, resources are low, God seems to be absent... people are struggling financially and we're here to talk about it. we're here to encourage you, challenge you, and educate you. we certainly do not preach the prosperity gospel but we absolutely believe that God wants to bless every area of your life. He’s a God of abundance and we will lack NOTHING. but how are you stewarding what God has already given you? you’re asking for more, but have you proven you can handle more? of course, everyone wants to be rich in monetary terms. but what about being rich in love? in joy? in your relationships? in your spirit? ”Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.” Luke 12:21 we cover TITHING, GIVING, AND GENEROSITY. these things are SO important to us GGB gang and we want them to be important to you as well. we must give generously and sacrificially. we talk about how while God will definitely provide… you also better work. work is good. working hard is honorable. ”Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon, for you don’t know if profit will come from one activity or another—or maybe both.“ Ecclesiastes 11:6 we believe there is spirituality behind your finances. we want to see you in financial freedom. we pray this episode brings breakthrough in this area of your life. we love you so incredibly much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullGod of Provision | Girls Gone Bible26c0db40-aa62-4f38-8cf6-e0e4289ce8cfFri, 02 Feb 2024 07:38:29 +00004083https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 147: Stop These Habits That Are Destroying Your Body!: Mindy PelzIn this moment, nutrition and functional health expert , Mindy Pelz discusses how we often treat our body as if it was an enemy working against us and our interests. Mindy discusses how evolution has actually shaped the human body so that it is constantly looking to increase your chances of survival. However, in the modern world we are getting in the way of our body’s natural defence mechanism, and taking actions that are against our own and our body’s interests, this can include injecting ourselves with weight loss drugs and using toxic deodorants, causing larger health problems later in life. Mindy says that in general we seem to be in a ‘evolutionary mismatch’ with our bodies and need to regain trust in them. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/hXIqoyQGOGb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Mindy: https://drmindypelz.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.mindypelz/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, nutrition and functional health expert , Mindy Pelz discusses how we often treat our body as if it was an enemy working against us and our interests. Mindy discusses how evolution has actually shaped the human body so that it is constantly looking to increase your chances of survival. However, in the modern world we are getting in the way of our body’s natural defence mechanism, and taking actions that are against our own and our body’s interests, this can include injecting ourselves with weight loss drugs and using toxic deodorants, causing larger health problems later in life. Mindy says that in general we seem to be in a ‘evolutionary mismatch’ with our bodies and need to regain trust in them. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/hXIqoyQGOGb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Mindy: https://drmindypelz.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.mindypelz/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 147: Stop These Habits That Are Destroying Your Body!: Mindy Pelz44396024-0e5c-41bc-9680-f4561efdc891Fri, 02 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000842https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2024) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2024)2f5554e5-37d0-4ea9-a7ca-5fdbce8d6d26Fri, 02 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: God as Father (2024) The Catechism describes the various ways that God has revealed himself to us as Father over the ages, and gives us insight into God the Father “in relation to his only Son,” Jesus. Fr. Mike entreats us to examine our relationships with our earthly fathers and how they might be impacting our vision of God as Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 238-242. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism describes the various ways that God has revealed himself to us as Father over the ages, and gives us insight into God the Father “in relation to his only Son,” Jesus. Fr. Mike entreats us to examine our relationships with our earthly fathers and how they might be impacting our vision of God as Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 238-242. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 33: God as Father (2024)64679e8e-1386-4384-856e-d872dbb81831Fri, 02 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: God as Father (2024) The Catechism describes the various ways that God has revealed himself to us as Father over the ages, and gives us insight into God the Father “in relation to his only Son,” Jesus. Fr. Mike entreats us to examine our relationships with our earthly fathers and how they might be impacting our vision of God as Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 238-242. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism describes the various ways that God has revealed himself to us as Father over the ages, and gives us insight into God the Father “in relation to his only Son,” Jesus. Fr. Mike entreats us to examine our relationships with our earthly fathers and how they might be impacting our vision of God as Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 238-242. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 33: God as Father (2024)9b16085f-7b9f-4411-acfb-fe79c9e7c852Fri, 02 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2024) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2024)2fd0b165-f7d4-49dd-ac67-debbaa124007Fri, 02 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2024) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2024)8a4bbee3-2a50-418b-be8d-2951047d0f67Fri, 02 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2024) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2024)04dee4af-a2dd-49ed-b204-ee6e5882f3b5Fri, 02 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChosenTayden slipped in the back door, dropped his books on the kitchen table, and slumped into a chair. "What's wrong?" Mom asked. "Bad day at school?" Tayden nodded. "Want to talk about it?" "Not really." Tayden didn't know if what happened would hurt his mom as much as it did him. He definitely didn't want that. But he just couldn't keep it in. He looked up and saw his mother staring at him. "I guess." He ran his fingers through his hair, trying to find the right words. "In class today, we were talking about our families, and I told them I was adopted. Some of the kids laughed." Tayden paused. "And I heard a couple of them whisper to each other and say my birth mother must have given me up because she didn't want me," he said, fighting back tears."You know that isn't true, Tayden," said Mom. "Your birth mother gave you to us because she loved you so much and wanted you to have what she couldn't give you.""I know, but not everyone thinks like that," said Tayden.Mom put her hand on Tayden's shoulder. "Have you ever thought about some of the people in the Bible who were adopted?" she asked.Tayden's eyes got big. "Like who?""We read about one in Exodus," Mom replied.Tayden thought for a moment. "Was it Moses?"Mom nodded. "Pharaoh's daughter raised him as her own." Mom pulled up a chair to sit next to Tayden. "The next one might be a little harder. She was adopted by her cousin." Mom paused. "She married a king." "Queen Esther!" Tayden exclaimed."Right again. And the most important one in the whole Bible was--?""Jesus," Tayden said slowly. He smiled. "It was Jesus, right? God is His Father, but Joseph was like an earthly father.""Good!" said Mom. "And when we trust in Jesus, we become children of God and are adopted into His family. So you see, God thinks being adopted is very special."Tayden's smile widened. "So do I." And he gave his mother a big hug. – Nancy Todd

Tayden slipped in the back door, dropped his books on the kitchen table, and slumped into a chair. "What's wrong?" Mom asked. "Bad day at school?" Tayden nodded. "Want to talk about it?" "Not really." Tayden didn't know if what happened would hurt his mom as much as it did him. He definitely didn't want that. But he just couldn't keep it in. He looked up and saw his mother staring at him. "I guess." He ran his fingers through his hair, trying to find the right words. "In class today, we were talking about our families, and I told them I was adopted. Some of the kids laughed." Tayden paused. "And I heard a couple of them whisper to each other and say my birth mother must have given me up because she didn't want me," he said, fighting back tears."You know that isn't true, Tayden," said Mom. "Your birth mother gave you to us because she loved you so much and wanted you to have what she couldn't give you.""I know, but not everyone thinks like that," said Tayden.Mom put her hand on Tayden's shoulder. "Have you ever thought about some of the people in the Bible who were adopted?" she asked.Tayden's eyes got big. "Like who?""We read about one in Exodus," Mom replied.Tayden thought for a moment. "Was it Moses?"Mom nodded. "Pharaoh's daughter raised him as her own." Mom pulled up a chair to sit next to Tayden. "The next one might be a little harder. She was adopted by her cousin." Mom paused. "She married a king." "Queen Esther!" Tayden exclaimed."Right again. And the most important one in the whole Bible was--?""Jesus," Tayden said slowly. He smiled. "It was Jesus, right? God is His Father, but Joseph was like an earthly father.""Good!" said Mom. "And when we trust in Jesus, we become children of God and are adopted into His family. So you see, God thinks being adopted is very special."Tayden's smile widened. "So do I." And he gave his mother a big hug. – Nancy Todd

Chosen2d430b37-b880-41b3-8393-ff5cf2ed1872Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChosenTayden slipped in the back door, dropped his books on the kitchen table, and slumped into a chair. "What's wrong?" Mom asked. "Bad day at school?" Tayden nodded. "Want to talk about it?" "Not really." Tayden didn't know if what happened would hurt his mom as much as it did him. He definitely didn't want that. But he just couldn't keep it in. He looked up and saw his mother staring at him. "I guess." He ran his fingers through his hair, trying to find the right words. "In class today, we were talking about our families, and I told them I was adopted. Some of the kids laughed." Tayden paused. "And I heard a couple of them whisper to each other and say my birth mother must have given me up because she didn't want me," he said, fighting back tears."You know that isn't true, Tayden," said Mom. "Your birth mother gave you to us because she loved you so much and wanted you to have what she couldn't give you.""I know, but not everyone thinks like that," said Tayden.Mom put her hand on Tayden's shoulder. "Have you ever thought about some of the people in the Bible who were adopted?" she asked.Tayden's eyes got big. "Like who?""We read about one in Exodus," Mom replied.Tayden thought for a moment. "Was it Moses?"Mom nodded. "Pharaoh's daughter raised him as her own." Mom pulled up a chair to sit next to Tayden. "The next one might be a little harder. She was adopted by her cousin." Mom paused. "She married a king." "Queen Esther!" Tayden exclaimed."Right again. And the most important one in the whole Bible was--?""Jesus," Tayden said slowly. He smiled. "It was Jesus, right? God is His Father, but Joseph was like an earthly father.""Good!" said Mom. "And when we trust in Jesus, we become children of God and are adopted into His family. So you see, God thinks being adopted is very special."Tayden's smile widened. "So do I." And he gave his mother a big hug. – Nancy Todd

Tayden slipped in the back door, dropped his books on the kitchen table, and slumped into a chair. "What's wrong?" Mom asked. "Bad day at school?" Tayden nodded. "Want to talk about it?" "Not really." Tayden didn't know if what happened would hurt his mom as much as it did him. He definitely didn't want that. But he just couldn't keep it in. He looked up and saw his mother staring at him. "I guess." He ran his fingers through his hair, trying to find the right words. "In class today, we were talking about our families, and I told them I was adopted. Some of the kids laughed." Tayden paused. "And I heard a couple of them whisper to each other and say my birth mother must have given me up because she didn't want me," he said, fighting back tears."You know that isn't true, Tayden," said Mom. "Your birth mother gave you to us because she loved you so much and wanted you to have what she couldn't give you.""I know, but not everyone thinks like that," said Tayden.Mom put her hand on Tayden's shoulder. "Have you ever thought about some of the people in the Bible who were adopted?" she asked.Tayden's eyes got big. "Like who?""We read about one in Exodus," Mom replied.Tayden thought for a moment. "Was it Moses?"Mom nodded. "Pharaoh's daughter raised him as her own." Mom pulled up a chair to sit next to Tayden. "The next one might be a little harder. She was adopted by her cousin." Mom paused. "She married a king." "Queen Esther!" Tayden exclaimed."Right again. And the most important one in the whole Bible was--?""Jesus," Tayden said slowly. He smiled. "It was Jesus, right? God is His Father, but Joseph was like an earthly father.""Good!" said Mom. "And when we trust in Jesus, we become children of God and are adopted into His family. So you see, God thinks being adopted is very special."Tayden's smile widened. "So do I." And he gave his mother a big hug. – Nancy Todd

Chosen133c62c4-c9cf-4b4d-919d-15fbedfdd7d5Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdam and Eve Ruined Everything for Us. How Is That Fair? We were all born sick. The sickness is Sin. It&#39;s not a tendency to sin that we brought upon ourselves... it&#39;s something we &quot;caught&quot; from our parents, that was passed down to us by our forefathers. This is Original Sin. ...but wait, how is that even fair?! Today, Fr. Mike reminds you that you are good and you were made good. But we are born with a wound that only our creator can heal.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We were all born sick. The sickness is Sin. It&#39;s not a tendency to sin that we brought upon ourselves... it&#39;s something we &quot;caught&quot; from our parents, that was passed down to us by our forefathers. This is Original Sin. ...but wait, how is that even fair?! Today, Fr. Mike reminds you that you are good and you were made good. But we are born with a wound that only our creator can heal.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAdam and Eve Ruined Everything for Us. How Is That Fair?f44bd35b-bbcd-4c8a-aec4-996444484bfeThu, 01 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdam and Eve Ruined Everything for Us. How Is That Fair? We were all born sick. The sickness is Sin. It&#39;s not a tendency to sin that we brought upon ourselves... it&#39;s something we &quot;caught&quot; from our parents, that was passed down to us by our forefathers. This is Original Sin. ...but wait, how is that even fair?! Today, Fr. Mike reminds you that you are good and you were made good. But we are born with a wound that only our creator can heal.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We were all born sick. The sickness is Sin. It&#39;s not a tendency to sin that we brought upon ourselves... it&#39;s something we &quot;caught&quot; from our parents, that was passed down to us by our forefathers. This is Original Sin. ...but wait, how is that even fair?! Today, Fr. Mike reminds you that you are good and you were made good. But we are born with a wound that only our creator can heal.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAdam and Eve Ruined Everything for Us. How Is That Fair?d6ef28da-5982-43fe-b87a-24da4faff0a5Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#852 - Psalms 118 – He is GoodThis episode is part 89 of a study of the book of Psalms. "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever". The psalmist starts and ends this psalm with a reminder of the love of the Lord. In the middle, he talks about the victory that God has accomplished. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 89 of a study of the book of Psalms. "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever". The psalmist starts and ends this psalm with a reminder of the love of the Lord. In the middle, he talks about the victory that God has accomplished. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#852 - Psalms 118 – He is Goodfb3ea536-df9a-4530-8b0d-bc90dc5d7148Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000750https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Best Action Plan for LentLent comes every year, yet often we struggle to create an effective plan to improve ourselves and refocus on Christ. During Lent, all men's minds should be moved with greater zeal to develop and expand on our spiritual disciplines, but how can we achieve this successfully? For the ways of the world are many and even the best among us lack the constancy to stay straight the course throughout the year in our work to overcome our natural desires and deepen our love for Christ. Today we discuss a great plan to not only improve and become like Christ this Lent, but also a strategy to continue as a new man this Easter and beyond. BOOK: Jesus' Way: The 46-Day Lenten Journey - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/products/jesus-way Today we get to answer a question for a listener regarding practical tools to stay chaste in our digital world. ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 25 mins of episode 144 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com, and become a part of the movement to become a man and a saint. 9 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lent comes every year, yet often we struggle to create an effective plan to improve ourselves and refocus on Christ. During Lent, all men's minds should be moved with greater zeal to develop and expand on our spiritual disciplines, but how can we achieve this successfully? For the ways of the world are many and even the best among us lack the constancy to stay straight the course throughout the year in our work to overcome our natural desires and deepen our love for Christ. Today we discuss a great plan to not only improve and become like Christ this Lent, but also a strategy to continue as a new man this Easter and beyond. BOOK: Jesus' Way: The 46-Day Lenten Journey - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/products/jesus-way Today we get to answer a question for a listener regarding practical tools to stay chaste in our digital world. ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 25 mins of episode 144 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com, and become a part of the movement to become a man and a saint. 9 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Best Action Plan for Lentec85967d-9ba2-4b42-bb1e-bada014acd94Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +00003364https://216.73.216.191/allTags Paul Brunson: "The 70/30 Body Shape Is Scientifically The Most Sexy", "The ONE Question That Predicts Divorce!" & "The Link Between Childhood Trauma & Sex"Relationships are the single most important part of our lives, so why do we so often leave them to chance and the randomness of fate? Paul C. Brunson is a professional matchmaker and life coach. He is the co-host of 'Celebs Go Dating’ and ‘Married At First Sight UK’, he is also the Head of Global Insight at Tinder. Paul has also been named the world's most influential matchmaker by the Matchmaking Institute. In this conversation Paul and Steven discuss topics, such as why Gen Z will have the strongest marriages ever, why dating is more complicated than ever before, the number 1 reason for breakups, and why men are struggling. You can purchase Paul’s book, ‘Find Love’, here: https://amzn.to/47S2XZz Follow Paul: Twitter - https://bit.ly/49cXbmg Instagram - https://bit.ly/3u5JTcx Get tickets to The Business & Life Speaking Tour: https://stevenbartlett.com/tour/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationships are the single most important part of our lives, so why do we so often leave them to chance and the randomness of fate? Paul C. Brunson is a professional matchmaker and life coach. He is the co-host of 'Celebs Go Dating’ and ‘Married At First Sight UK’, he is also the Head of Global Insight at Tinder. Paul has also been named the world's most influential matchmaker by the Matchmaking Institute. In this conversation Paul and Steven discuss topics, such as why Gen Z will have the strongest marriages ever, why dating is more complicated than ever before, the number 1 reason for breakups, and why men are struggling. You can purchase Paul’s book, ‘Find Love’, here: https://amzn.to/47S2XZz Follow Paul: Twitter - https://bit.ly/49cXbmg Instagram - https://bit.ly/3u5JTcx Get tickets to The Business & Life Speaking Tour: https://stevenbartlett.com/tour/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full Paul Brunson: "The 70/30 Body Shape Is Scientifically The Most Sexy", "The ONE Question That Predicts Divorce!" & "The Link Between Childhood Trauma & Sex"4d676804-b8c6-416f-8c85-2f1ad86305f0Thu, 01 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +00008001https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2024) As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2024)e72355c0-b662-453a-a863-68d92bef1afcThu, 01 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: The Most Holy Trinity (2024) Christians are baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” not the “names” of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Catechism explains this distinction by introducing us to the “central mystery of Christian faith and life”: the Trinity. Fr. Mike slows us down to meditate on what God reveals to us concerning his inner life, the very thing that “many prophets and righteous people longed to see… [and] hear.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 232-237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Christians are baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” not the “names” of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Catechism explains this distinction by introducing us to the “central mystery of Christian faith and life”: the Trinity. Fr. Mike slows us down to meditate on what God reveals to us concerning his inner life, the very thing that “many prophets and righteous people longed to see… [and] hear.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 232-237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 32: The Most Holy Trinity (2024)16b48d29-bc00-457a-bdb9-ce31f411ef45Thu, 01 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: The Most Holy Trinity (2024) Christians are baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” not the “names” of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Catechism explains this distinction by introducing us to the “central mystery of Christian faith and life”: the Trinity. Fr. Mike slows us down to meditate on what God reveals to us concerning his inner life, the very thing that “many prophets and righteous people longed to see… [and] hear.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 232-237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Christians are baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” not the “names” of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Catechism explains this distinction by introducing us to the “central mystery of Christian faith and life”: the Trinity. Fr. Mike slows us down to meditate on what God reveals to us concerning his inner life, the very thing that “many prophets and righteous people longed to see… [and] hear.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 232-237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 32: The Most Holy Trinity (2024)1828b26a-e02a-426c-99c5-28d6e9a8b584Thu, 01 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2024) As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2024)4325f7f4-dfd4-4123-a3a0-9c18c4fe4f48Thu, 01 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2024) As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2024)0e94eb2e-a6ad-4cb4-925e-b37b8b9e3399Thu, 01 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2024) As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2024)117a9440-c049-4a8d-b59d-d16053d51980Thu, 01 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnderground Railroad"Hi, Rosetta," said Mom as she set a bag of groceries on the counter. "Lots of homework today?" Rosetta looked up from the books and papers scattered across the table. "Yeah. I have a report due on Tuesday.""Oh? On what?" asked Mom as she started putting food in the refrigerator."Harriet Tubman. She was a slave who escaped to freedom on the Underground Railroad. After she made it to freedom herself, she went back to help others escape slavery. If she had been caught, she would have been enslaved again!" "Wow," said Mom. "That's pretty brave.""Yeah." Rosetta leaned back in her chair. "I don't think I could ever be that brave. If I had escaped slavery and was able to make it to freedom, I'd want to stay there! I don't think I'd risk going back for people I didn't even know."Mom was quiet for a moment. "Well, I sure am glad someone was willing to rescue me from slavery," she said."What?" Rosetta straightened up. "What are you talking about?""You and I--along with every other person--were born into a different kind of slavery," Mom explained. "We weren't enslaved to a human master like Harriet Tubman, but the Bible tells us that everyone is born into bondage to sin. We can't escape sin on our own, so Jesus came to earth to rescue us. He became human Himself and died for our sins so we could be free.""Oh," said Rosetta. "Right.""And now that we've been freed by Jesus, we can help point others to the freedom they can have in Him too," Mom said. "But unlike Harriet Tubman, we don't ever have to worry about being enslaved again. Once Jesus frees us from sin, we're free forever.""But pointing others to Jesus isn't quite like what Harriet Tubman did, is it?" Rosetta asked. "It's not as scary and dangerous as going to a place where you could be captured and enslaved.""Well, it's not against the law to tell people about Jesus where we live, so it's probably less dangerous than in other places in the world. But it can still be scary. That's why we need to trust God to give us the strength and courage we need to boldly tell others about Jesus." – Jean A. Burns

"Hi, Rosetta," said Mom as she set a bag of groceries on the counter. "Lots of homework today?" Rosetta looked up from the books and papers scattered across the table. "Yeah. I have a report due on Tuesday.""Oh? On what?" asked Mom as she started putting food in the refrigerator."Harriet Tubman. She was a slave who escaped to freedom on the Underground Railroad. After she made it to freedom herself, she went back to help others escape slavery. If she had been caught, she would have been enslaved again!" "Wow," said Mom. "That's pretty brave.""Yeah." Rosetta leaned back in her chair. "I don't think I could ever be that brave. If I had escaped slavery and was able to make it to freedom, I'd want to stay there! I don't think I'd risk going back for people I didn't even know."Mom was quiet for a moment. "Well, I sure am glad someone was willing to rescue me from slavery," she said."What?" Rosetta straightened up. "What are you talking about?""You and I--along with every other person--were born into a different kind of slavery," Mom explained. "We weren't enslaved to a human master like Harriet Tubman, but the Bible tells us that everyone is born into bondage to sin. We can't escape sin on our own, so Jesus came to earth to rescue us. He became human Himself and died for our sins so we could be free.""Oh," said Rosetta. "Right.""And now that we've been freed by Jesus, we can help point others to the freedom they can have in Him too," Mom said. "But unlike Harriet Tubman, we don't ever have to worry about being enslaved again. Once Jesus frees us from sin, we're free forever.""But pointing others to Jesus isn't quite like what Harriet Tubman did, is it?" Rosetta asked. "It's not as scary and dangerous as going to a place where you could be captured and enslaved.""Well, it's not against the law to tell people about Jesus where we live, so it's probably less dangerous than in other places in the world. But it can still be scary. That's why we need to trust God to give us the strength and courage we need to boldly tell others about Jesus." – Jean A. Burns

Underground Railroad9d2250fd-4280-4b8f-baff-b3f135f86d78Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnderground Railroad"Hi, Rosetta," said Mom as she set a bag of groceries on the counter. "Lots of homework today?" Rosetta looked up from the books and papers scattered across the table. "Yeah. I have a report due on Tuesday.""Oh? On what?" asked Mom as she started putting food in the refrigerator."Harriet Tubman. She was a slave who escaped to freedom on the Underground Railroad. After she made it to freedom herself, she went back to help others escape slavery. If she had been caught, she would have been enslaved again!" "Wow," said Mom. "That's pretty brave.""Yeah." Rosetta leaned back in her chair. "I don't think I could ever be that brave. If I had escaped slavery and was able to make it to freedom, I'd want to stay there! I don't think I'd risk going back for people I didn't even know."Mom was quiet for a moment. "Well, I sure am glad someone was willing to rescue me from slavery," she said."What?" Rosetta straightened up. "What are you talking about?""You and I--along with every other person--were born into a different kind of slavery," Mom explained. "We weren't enslaved to a human master like Harriet Tubman, but the Bible tells us that everyone is born into bondage to sin. We can't escape sin on our own, so Jesus came to earth to rescue us. He became human Himself and died for our sins so we could be free.""Oh," said Rosetta. "Right.""And now that we've been freed by Jesus, we can help point others to the freedom they can have in Him too," Mom said. "But unlike Harriet Tubman, we don't ever have to worry about being enslaved again. Once Jesus frees us from sin, we're free forever.""But pointing others to Jesus isn't quite like what Harriet Tubman did, is it?" Rosetta asked. "It's not as scary and dangerous as going to a place where you could be captured and enslaved.""Well, it's not against the law to tell people about Jesus where we live, so it's probably less dangerous than in other places in the world. But it can still be scary. That's why we need to trust God to give us the strength and courage we need to boldly tell others about Jesus." – Jean A. Burns

"Hi, Rosetta," said Mom as she set a bag of groceries on the counter. "Lots of homework today?" Rosetta looked up from the books and papers scattered across the table. "Yeah. I have a report due on Tuesday.""Oh? On what?" asked Mom as she started putting food in the refrigerator."Harriet Tubman. She was a slave who escaped to freedom on the Underground Railroad. After she made it to freedom herself, she went back to help others escape slavery. If she had been caught, she would have been enslaved again!" "Wow," said Mom. "That's pretty brave.""Yeah." Rosetta leaned back in her chair. "I don't think I could ever be that brave. If I had escaped slavery and was able to make it to freedom, I'd want to stay there! I don't think I'd risk going back for people I didn't even know."Mom was quiet for a moment. "Well, I sure am glad someone was willing to rescue me from slavery," she said."What?" Rosetta straightened up. "What are you talking about?""You and I--along with every other person--were born into a different kind of slavery," Mom explained. "We weren't enslaved to a human master like Harriet Tubman, but the Bible tells us that everyone is born into bondage to sin. We can't escape sin on our own, so Jesus came to earth to rescue us. He became human Himself and died for our sins so we could be free.""Oh," said Rosetta. "Right.""And now that we've been freed by Jesus, we can help point others to the freedom they can have in Him too," Mom said. "But unlike Harriet Tubman, we don't ever have to worry about being enslaved again. Once Jesus frees us from sin, we're free forever.""But pointing others to Jesus isn't quite like what Harriet Tubman did, is it?" Rosetta asked. "It's not as scary and dangerous as going to a place where you could be captured and enslaved.""Well, it's not against the law to tell people about Jesus where we live, so it's probably less dangerous than in other places in the world. But it can still be scary. That's why we need to trust God to give us the strength and courage we need to boldly tell others about Jesus." – Jean A. Burns

Underground Railroad6f83edf3-3c8e-4536-9bdf-52f6e265f370Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#524 Apologetics in a Digitized Age - Kyle WashutKyle Washut, president of Wyoming Catholic College, joins us to discuss the difficulties of evangelization and apologetics in the plugged-in era. He explains why, if you want to come to WCC, you won’t need to bring your phone. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. It&#8217;s hard to defend your Catholic faith if there&#8217;s nobody listening when you&#8217;re defending it. And we&#8217;re not listening to one another. We are absorbed in our devices. And I&#8217;m not saying that in a mean way because…

Kyle Washut, president of Wyoming Catholic College, joins us to discuss the difficulties of evangelization and apologetics in the plugged-in era. He explains why, if you want to come to WCC, you won’t need to bring your phone. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. It&#8217;s hard to defend your Catholic faith if there&#8217;s nobody listening when you&#8217;re defending it. And we&#8217;re not listening to one another. We are absorbed in our devices. And I&#8217;m not saying that in a mean way because…

#524 Apologetics in a Digitized Age - Kyle Washut9b8b4ca6-6fdc-4178-a46c-878c3e313a4cWed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#316: Noah part 5: The Great FloodGenesis 7:11-20 The rain begins and continues for 40 days and 40 nights. Even though the ark goes through rough waters, Noah, his family, and the animals remain safe inside just as God promised. The kids will love hearing this one come to life! Kids will be reminded that when they feel like life&#39;s storms are tossing them around, to: remember Noah remember the ark and most importantly, remember that just as God protected Noah, and Jesus calmed the sea, God is still watching over you, keeping you safe in the storms of life. How do I know I can trust him? Because of the cross. I look to it and  remember that God sent his only son, Jesus. That Jesus died on the cross and rose again. He rescued us when we couldn’t rescue ourselves. He loves you that much!  *To enjoy the bonus content for Noah and other episodes, (study, coloring pages, etc) AND HELP SUPPORT us by doing so , go here and choose BONUS CONTENT. We need to gain enough support by the end of Feb 2024 to see if we can continue this podcast so please check it out. To connect with us or learn more go here: For our free Read-A-Loud book pdf w/ audio go here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genesis 7:11-20 The rain begins and continues for 40 days and 40 nights. Even though the ark goes through rough waters, Noah, his family, and the animals remain safe inside just as God promised. The kids will love hearing this one come to life! Kids will be reminded that when they feel like life&#39;s storms are tossing them around, to: remember Noah remember the ark and most importantly, remember that just as God protected Noah, and Jesus calmed the sea, God is still watching over you, keeping you safe in the storms of life. How do I know I can trust him? Because of the cross. I look to it and  remember that God sent his only son, Jesus. That Jesus died on the cross and rose again. He rescued us when we couldn’t rescue ourselves. He loves you that much!  *To enjoy the bonus content for Noah and other episodes, (study, coloring pages, etc) AND HELP SUPPORT us by doing so , go here and choose BONUS CONTENT. We need to gain enough support by the end of Feb 2024 to see if we can continue this podcast so please check it out. To connect with us or learn more go here: For our free Read-A-Loud book pdf w/ audio go here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#316: Noah part 5: The Great Flooda8d8ed8b-7c57-4a6a-8b8c-925fc8eb642fWed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +00001013https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2024) Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2024)6e618da6-e310-438d-83af-3731b6f724a0Wed, 31 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: The Meaning of Faith (2024) The Catechism wraps up our “I Believe in God” paragraphs with an In Brief and “The Implications of Faith in One God”—or, what God’s being means for us and our lives. Faith in our God means knowing his greatness, living in thanksgiving, knowing the dignity of all men, making good use of creation, and trusting God in every circumstance. Fr. Mike reminds us that “in every circumstance,” meaning even in adversity, God uses all things for the good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 222-231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism wraps up our “I Believe in God” paragraphs with an In Brief and “The Implications of Faith in One God”—or, what God’s being means for us and our lives. Faith in our God means knowing his greatness, living in thanksgiving, knowing the dignity of all men, making good use of creation, and trusting God in every circumstance. Fr. Mike reminds us that “in every circumstance,” meaning even in adversity, God uses all things for the good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 222-231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 31: The Meaning of Faith (2024)36ffc067-036c-4a51-8cc4-efac4de7d282Wed, 31 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: The Meaning of Faith (2024) The Catechism wraps up our “I Believe in God” paragraphs with an In Brief and “The Implications of Faith in One God”—or, what God’s being means for us and our lives. Faith in our God means knowing his greatness, living in thanksgiving, knowing the dignity of all men, making good use of creation, and trusting God in every circumstance. Fr. Mike reminds us that “in every circumstance,” meaning even in adversity, God uses all things for the good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 222-231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism wraps up our “I Believe in God” paragraphs with an In Brief and “The Implications of Faith in One God”—or, what God’s being means for us and our lives. Faith in our God means knowing his greatness, living in thanksgiving, knowing the dignity of all men, making good use of creation, and trusting God in every circumstance. Fr. Mike reminds us that “in every circumstance,” meaning even in adversity, God uses all things for the good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 222-231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 31: The Meaning of Faith (2024)090c9e7b-87e7-4571-a87c-292fbb3fb41dWed, 31 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2024) Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2024)fd1b3407-8c51-4ef8-99bc-864fd71ae201Wed, 31 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2024) Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2024)47d1a559-fa38-4a1c-a550-e153a919a7a5Wed, 31 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2024) Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2024)87047c7b-103c-43c3-bb9d-2f4d06192bd8Wed, 31 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne Day You’ll See"Mom, I wish I could explain colors to Lindy," said Maranda. Lindy was a friend from church who was blind. "When I was at the park with her this afternoon, we overhead some people talking about how blue the sky was, and she told me she wished she could understand what that meant." Maranda sighed. "I've tried to explain it to her, but she just doesn't understand what I'm talking about.""I know. Since she's always been blind, it's hard for her to understand what color is like because she's never experienced it," said Mom. "Her other senses seem to be more in tune than ours though. For example, she recognizes a lot of people by their footsteps."Just then Beckett arrived home from Bible club. "I'm starving! Is there anything to eat?""There's some carrots and dip in the fridge," said Mom. "What did you learn at Bible club, Beckett?""We learned about heaven and what it will be like when Jesus returns and makes everything perfect," Beckett said as he got out a plate. "It sounds cool, but it's hard to imagine what it will be like. The Bible talks about it, but I don't understand it very well.""Neither do I," said Maranda. "My teacher tried to explain what it would be like, but…" She shrugged. "I can't quite picture what we'll be doing there all the time. I guess it will be a lot different."Mom thought for a moment. "Maranda, remember how difficult--even impossible--it is for Lindy to understand what colors are? In the same way, it's hard--impossible--for us to understand exactly what it will be like when Jesus gives us perfect bodies and makes all things new. We won't totally know that until it happens.""What if we don't like it there?" asked Beckett."Do you think Lindy wishes she could see--even though she doesn't really understand what it's like?" Mom asked."Of course," said Maranda. "From what people tell her, she knows that it's wonderful to be able to see." Maranda smiled. "And one day she will! One day Lindy will see Jesus face-to-face.""And so will we," said Mom. "Everyone who knows Him as their Savior will spend eternity with Him, and it will be better than anything we can imagine." – Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Mom, I wish I could explain colors to Lindy," said Maranda. Lindy was a friend from church who was blind. "When I was at the park with her this afternoon, we overhead some people talking about how blue the sky was, and she told me she wished she could understand what that meant." Maranda sighed. "I've tried to explain it to her, but she just doesn't understand what I'm talking about.""I know. Since she's always been blind, it's hard for her to understand what color is like because she's never experienced it," said Mom. "Her other senses seem to be more in tune than ours though. For example, she recognizes a lot of people by their footsteps."Just then Beckett arrived home from Bible club. "I'm starving! Is there anything to eat?""There's some carrots and dip in the fridge," said Mom. "What did you learn at Bible club, Beckett?""We learned about heaven and what it will be like when Jesus returns and makes everything perfect," Beckett said as he got out a plate. "It sounds cool, but it's hard to imagine what it will be like. The Bible talks about it, but I don't understand it very well.""Neither do I," said Maranda. "My teacher tried to explain what it would be like, but…" She shrugged. "I can't quite picture what we'll be doing there all the time. I guess it will be a lot different."Mom thought for a moment. "Maranda, remember how difficult--even impossible--it is for Lindy to understand what colors are? In the same way, it's hard--impossible--for us to understand exactly what it will be like when Jesus gives us perfect bodies and makes all things new. We won't totally know that until it happens.""What if we don't like it there?" asked Beckett."Do you think Lindy wishes she could see--even though she doesn't really understand what it's like?" Mom asked."Of course," said Maranda. "From what people tell her, she knows that it's wonderful to be able to see." Maranda smiled. "And one day she will! One day Lindy will see Jesus face-to-face.""And so will we," said Mom. "Everyone who knows Him as their Savior will spend eternity with Him, and it will be better than anything we can imagine." – Tanya Ferdinandusz

One Day You’ll Seedf4c7484-89b2-4e9f-a1cc-815fc842f718Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne Day You’ll See"Mom, I wish I could explain colors to Lindy," said Maranda. Lindy was a friend from church who was blind. "When I was at the park with her this afternoon, we overhead some people talking about how blue the sky was, and she told me she wished she could understand what that meant." Maranda sighed. "I've tried to explain it to her, but she just doesn't understand what I'm talking about.""I know. Since she's always been blind, it's hard for her to understand what color is like because she's never experienced it," said Mom. "Her other senses seem to be more in tune than ours though. For example, she recognizes a lot of people by their footsteps."Just then Beckett arrived home from Bible club. "I'm starving! Is there anything to eat?""There's some carrots and dip in the fridge," said Mom. "What did you learn at Bible club, Beckett?""We learned about heaven and what it will be like when Jesus returns and makes everything perfect," Beckett said as he got out a plate. "It sounds cool, but it's hard to imagine what it will be like. The Bible talks about it, but I don't understand it very well.""Neither do I," said Maranda. "My teacher tried to explain what it would be like, but…" She shrugged. "I can't quite picture what we'll be doing there all the time. I guess it will be a lot different."Mom thought for a moment. "Maranda, remember how difficult--even impossible--it is for Lindy to understand what colors are? In the same way, it's hard--impossible--for us to understand exactly what it will be like when Jesus gives us perfect bodies and makes all things new. We won't totally know that until it happens.""What if we don't like it there?" asked Beckett."Do you think Lindy wishes she could see--even though she doesn't really understand what it's like?" Mom asked."Of course," said Maranda. "From what people tell her, she knows that it's wonderful to be able to see." Maranda smiled. "And one day she will! One day Lindy will see Jesus face-to-face.""And so will we," said Mom. "Everyone who knows Him as their Savior will spend eternity with Him, and it will be better than anything we can imagine." – Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Mom, I wish I could explain colors to Lindy," said Maranda. Lindy was a friend from church who was blind. "When I was at the park with her this afternoon, we overhead some people talking about how blue the sky was, and she told me she wished she could understand what that meant." Maranda sighed. "I've tried to explain it to her, but she just doesn't understand what I'm talking about.""I know. Since she's always been blind, it's hard for her to understand what color is like because she's never experienced it," said Mom. "Her other senses seem to be more in tune than ours though. For example, she recognizes a lot of people by their footsteps."Just then Beckett arrived home from Bible club. "I'm starving! Is there anything to eat?""There's some carrots and dip in the fridge," said Mom. "What did you learn at Bible club, Beckett?""We learned about heaven and what it will be like when Jesus returns and makes everything perfect," Beckett said as he got out a plate. "It sounds cool, but it's hard to imagine what it will be like. The Bible talks about it, but I don't understand it very well.""Neither do I," said Maranda. "My teacher tried to explain what it would be like, but…" She shrugged. "I can't quite picture what we'll be doing there all the time. I guess it will be a lot different."Mom thought for a moment. "Maranda, remember how difficult--even impossible--it is for Lindy to understand what colors are? In the same way, it's hard--impossible--for us to understand exactly what it will be like when Jesus gives us perfect bodies and makes all things new. We won't totally know that until it happens.""What if we don't like it there?" asked Beckett."Do you think Lindy wishes she could see--even though she doesn't really understand what it's like?" Mom asked."Of course," said Maranda. "From what people tell her, she knows that it's wonderful to be able to see." Maranda smiled. "And one day she will! One day Lindy will see Jesus face-to-face.""And so will we," said Mom. "Everyone who knows Him as their Savior will spend eternity with Him, and it will be better than anything we can imagine." – Tanya Ferdinandusz

One Day You’ll Seeab406733-64f3-4d12-834c-2d50f52d8ad4Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2024) Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2024)f3394d7f-6ffa-46d0-83b6-c7e2c4e8721fTue, 30 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: God Is Who Is (2024) God is truth, God is love, and God is being itself. Today&#39;s Catechism readings begin to unpack the eternal nature of God and share with us God’s “innermost secret.&quot; Fr. Mike teaches us that because God made us in his image and likeness, then we too are called to embody truth and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 212-221. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God is truth, God is love, and God is being itself. Today&#39;s Catechism readings begin to unpack the eternal nature of God and share with us God’s “innermost secret.&quot; Fr. Mike teaches us that because God made us in his image and likeness, then we too are called to embody truth and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 212-221. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 30: God Is Who Is (2024)37252888-b3df-405b-bf0e-1514d9f8efb0Tue, 30 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: God Is Who Is (2024) God is truth, God is love, and God is being itself. Today&#39;s Catechism readings begin to unpack the eternal nature of God and share with us God’s “innermost secret.&quot; Fr. Mike teaches us that because God made us in his image and likeness, then we too are called to embody truth and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 212-221. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God is truth, God is love, and God is being itself. Today&#39;s Catechism readings begin to unpack the eternal nature of God and share with us God’s “innermost secret.&quot; Fr. Mike teaches us that because God made us in his image and likeness, then we too are called to embody truth and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 212-221. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 30: God Is Who Is (2024)8ee5bee6-607d-4952-9e39-7ec2fd6571d6Tue, 30 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2024) Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2024)52425df3-b75a-4939-8b56-a65cc0ea8387Tue, 30 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2024) Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2024)71da9952-91a5-4315-bf46-7dc20ee1e190Tue, 30 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2024) Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2024)83a8893f-e97a-4aa0-9d40-cfe7f436f0feTue, 30 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRangerAmir closed his eyes and sighed in frustration. For the first time, Wyatt had accepted an invitation to go to church. The teacher had explained that people are lost in sin, and Jesus came to find them and save them. But Wyatt didn't understand. "I don't get it," he said as he and Amir walked home. "It doesn't make sense! A perfect God wouldn't search for people, because He wouldn't need them for anything--especially not people who keep messing up all the time." Amir didn't know how to explain it any better than their teacher had."I've had enough God talk," Wyatt said as they rounded the corner. "Wanna stop at my house for a while?" Amir nodded.When the boys arrived at Wyatt's house, his little sister Rosalie ran up to them. "Wyatt!" she called. "Ranger's missing!""What?" Wyatt suddenly looked like he was about to panic. He loved his family's dog."I looked all around the neighborhood for him, but I can't find him," said Rosalie. "Can you go look for him, Wyatt?""I'll help," said Amir, and the boys took off in different directions, calling the dog's name and whistling for him.Amir circled the block, and when he got back to Wyatt's house, he found Wyatt throwing sticks for the dog. "Ranger heard me call and came to me," Wyatt said with a grin. "I think he wanted to be found!"That gave Amir an idea. "Why did you have to go look for Ranger?" he asked."Because he was lost," said Wyatt, looking puzzled. "Besides, I didn't have to look for him--I wanted to! He's my dog--he belongs with me."Amir grinned. "Right, and you know what? Jesus didn't have to look for us either. He wanted to because He made us and we belong with Him. Jesus loves you, Wyatt, even more than you love Ranger. He wants to find you, and He can--but you have to want to be found." Wyatt looked a bit startled. "Come over sometime and we can talk about it some more," said Amir. "Okay?"Wyatt watched Ranger chew the end of a stick. "Maybe," he said thoughtfully. "I'll think about it." – Paulette Cross

Amir closed his eyes and sighed in frustration. For the first time, Wyatt had accepted an invitation to go to church. The teacher had explained that people are lost in sin, and Jesus came to find them and save them. But Wyatt didn't understand. "I don't get it," he said as he and Amir walked home. "It doesn't make sense! A perfect God wouldn't search for people, because He wouldn't need them for anything--especially not people who keep messing up all the time." Amir didn't know how to explain it any better than their teacher had."I've had enough God talk," Wyatt said as they rounded the corner. "Wanna stop at my house for a while?" Amir nodded.When the boys arrived at Wyatt's house, his little sister Rosalie ran up to them. "Wyatt!" she called. "Ranger's missing!""What?" Wyatt suddenly looked like he was about to panic. He loved his family's dog."I looked all around the neighborhood for him, but I can't find him," said Rosalie. "Can you go look for him, Wyatt?""I'll help," said Amir, and the boys took off in different directions, calling the dog's name and whistling for him.Amir circled the block, and when he got back to Wyatt's house, he found Wyatt throwing sticks for the dog. "Ranger heard me call and came to me," Wyatt said with a grin. "I think he wanted to be found!"That gave Amir an idea. "Why did you have to go look for Ranger?" he asked."Because he was lost," said Wyatt, looking puzzled. "Besides, I didn't have to look for him--I wanted to! He's my dog--he belongs with me."Amir grinned. "Right, and you know what? Jesus didn't have to look for us either. He wanted to because He made us and we belong with Him. Jesus loves you, Wyatt, even more than you love Ranger. He wants to find you, and He can--but you have to want to be found." Wyatt looked a bit startled. "Come over sometime and we can talk about it some more," said Amir. "Okay?"Wyatt watched Ranger chew the end of a stick. "Maybe," he said thoughtfully. "I'll think about it." – Paulette Cross

Rangere2827451-71c8-4e89-887b-71e820713c81Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRangerAmir closed his eyes and sighed in frustration. For the first time, Wyatt had accepted an invitation to go to church. The teacher had explained that people are lost in sin, and Jesus came to find them and save them. But Wyatt didn't understand. "I don't get it," he said as he and Amir walked home. "It doesn't make sense! A perfect God wouldn't search for people, because He wouldn't need them for anything--especially not people who keep messing up all the time." Amir didn't know how to explain it any better than their teacher had."I've had enough God talk," Wyatt said as they rounded the corner. "Wanna stop at my house for a while?" Amir nodded.When the boys arrived at Wyatt's house, his little sister Rosalie ran up to them. "Wyatt!" she called. "Ranger's missing!""What?" Wyatt suddenly looked like he was about to panic. He loved his family's dog."I looked all around the neighborhood for him, but I can't find him," said Rosalie. "Can you go look for him, Wyatt?""I'll help," said Amir, and the boys took off in different directions, calling the dog's name and whistling for him.Amir circled the block, and when he got back to Wyatt's house, he found Wyatt throwing sticks for the dog. "Ranger heard me call and came to me," Wyatt said with a grin. "I think he wanted to be found!"That gave Amir an idea. "Why did you have to go look for Ranger?" he asked."Because he was lost," said Wyatt, looking puzzled. "Besides, I didn't have to look for him--I wanted to! He's my dog--he belongs with me."Amir grinned. "Right, and you know what? Jesus didn't have to look for us either. He wanted to because He made us and we belong with Him. Jesus loves you, Wyatt, even more than you love Ranger. He wants to find you, and He can--but you have to want to be found." Wyatt looked a bit startled. "Come over sometime and we can talk about it some more," said Amir. "Okay?"Wyatt watched Ranger chew the end of a stick. "Maybe," he said thoughtfully. "I'll think about it." – Paulette Cross

Amir closed his eyes and sighed in frustration. For the first time, Wyatt had accepted an invitation to go to church. The teacher had explained that people are lost in sin, and Jesus came to find them and save them. But Wyatt didn't understand. "I don't get it," he said as he and Amir walked home. "It doesn't make sense! A perfect God wouldn't search for people, because He wouldn't need them for anything--especially not people who keep messing up all the time." Amir didn't know how to explain it any better than their teacher had."I've had enough God talk," Wyatt said as they rounded the corner. "Wanna stop at my house for a while?" Amir nodded.When the boys arrived at Wyatt's house, his little sister Rosalie ran up to them. "Wyatt!" she called. "Ranger's missing!""What?" Wyatt suddenly looked like he was about to panic. He loved his family's dog."I looked all around the neighborhood for him, but I can't find him," said Rosalie. "Can you go look for him, Wyatt?""I'll help," said Amir, and the boys took off in different directions, calling the dog's name and whistling for him.Amir circled the block, and when he got back to Wyatt's house, he found Wyatt throwing sticks for the dog. "Ranger heard me call and came to me," Wyatt said with a grin. "I think he wanted to be found!"That gave Amir an idea. "Why did you have to go look for Ranger?" he asked."Because he was lost," said Wyatt, looking puzzled. "Besides, I didn't have to look for him--I wanted to! He's my dog--he belongs with me."Amir grinned. "Right, and you know what? Jesus didn't have to look for us either. He wanted to because He made us and we belong with Him. Jesus loves you, Wyatt, even more than you love Ranger. He wants to find you, and He can--but you have to want to be found." Wyatt looked a bit startled. "Come over sometime and we can talk about it some more," said Amir. "Okay?"Wyatt watched Ranger chew the end of a stick. "Maybe," he said thoughtfully. "I'll think about it." – Paulette Cross

Rangerf55ab5aa-ede6-4572-842c-4b1ec5922169Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to discern a changeThere's a number of times in life we come to a potential crossroads in our life. We can either stumble along on our own, or we can bring God into the process. One of those works a whole lot better than others Join me in this episode as I discuss how you can include God in your discernment process and make a decision that you will respect. To stand strong as a man and lead your marriage and family, you must be able to make a strong decision, aligned with God's will, and stand in confidence of that. I'll help you do that.

There's a number of times in life we come to a potential crossroads in our life. We can either stumble along on our own, or we can bring God into the process. One of those works a whole lot better than others Join me in this episode as I discuss how you can include God in your discernment process and make a decision that you will respect. To stand strong as a man and lead your marriage and family, you must be able to make a strong decision, aligned with God's will, and stand in confidence of that. I'll help you do that.

fullHow to discern a change6a0e63c5-8f98-4195-bc1a-28e41441208dMon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorld's No. 1 Exercise Professor: "Our Comfortable Lives Are Causing Cancer", "The Truth About Running", "Hand Sanitiser Is Making You Sick!We may have health monitors and fitness trackers, but could it be the case that even with this technology, humans are actually reversing evolutionary progress? Dr Lieberman is the Chair of the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. His research focuses on how the human body has evolved to be the way it is, he also explores how humans evolved to run long distances to scavenge and hunt. He is the author of the best-selling books, ‘The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health, and Disease’ and ‘Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding’. In this conversation Daniel and Steven discuss topics, such as if human evolution is going backwards, why veganism is not the answer, how commuting is making you fat and what we can learn from hunter-gatherers. (00:00) Intro (02:00) What do you do, and why do you do it? (03:09) Are we actually a good species? (05:11) Do our ancestors hold the answer to all our health needs? (07:32) Have we evolved to eat meat? (10:33) How did we learn to hunt and gather? (17:03) Have we evolved to breathe wrong? (19:28) Why do we sweat? (24:23) When did our brains get so big? (29:55) Why do we struggle to diet? (38:31) Modern-day mismatched diseases (42:41) Why did you write a book about food? (45:02) Has our culture moved too fast? (46:15) We've decided to live with diseases rather than prevent them. (50:13) The modern foods we eat have affected the way we look. (53:02) Is cancer a consequence of our modern society? (58:34) How our bodies store energy (01:05:23) The keto diet and fasting (01:09:44) Are we too comfortable as a society? (01:14:59) Puberty has changed, and we’re going into it earlier than ever before. (01:16:37) The dangers of sitting down all day like we do. (01:20:08) What should people take away most from this conversation? (01:24:16) The products we put on our bodies, are they toxic? (01:30:06) The last guest's question You can purchase Daniel’s book, ‘Exercised: The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health’, here: https://amzn.to/48OfQVI Get tickets to The Business & Life Speaking Tour: https://stevenbartlett.com/tour/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Huel Bundle: https://try.huel.com/steven-bartlett Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Shop the Conversation Cards: https://thediary.com/products/the-cards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We may have health monitors and fitness trackers, but could it be the case that even with this technology, humans are actually reversing evolutionary progress? Dr Lieberman is the Chair of the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. His research focuses on how the human body has evolved to be the way it is, he also explores how humans evolved to run long distances to scavenge and hunt. He is the author of the best-selling books, ‘The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health, and Disease’ and ‘Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding’. In this conversation Daniel and Steven discuss topics, such as if human evolution is going backwards, why veganism is not the answer, how commuting is making you fat and what we can learn from hunter-gatherers. (00:00) Intro (02:00) What do you do, and why do you do it? (03:09) Are we actually a good species? (05:11) Do our ancestors hold the answer to all our health needs? (07:32) Have we evolved to eat meat? (10:33) How did we learn to hunt and gather? (17:03) Have we evolved to breathe wrong? (19:28) Why do we sweat? (24:23) When did our brains get so big? (29:55) Why do we struggle to diet? (38:31) Modern-day mismatched diseases (42:41) Why did you write a book about food? (45:02) Has our culture moved too fast? (46:15) We've decided to live with diseases rather than prevent them. (50:13) The modern foods we eat have affected the way we look. (53:02) Is cancer a consequence of our modern society? (58:34) How our bodies store energy (01:05:23) The keto diet and fasting (01:09:44) Are we too comfortable as a society? (01:14:59) Puberty has changed, and we’re going into it earlier than ever before. (01:16:37) The dangers of sitting down all day like we do. (01:20:08) What should people take away most from this conversation? (01:24:16) The products we put on our bodies, are they toxic? (01:30:06) The last guest's question You can purchase Daniel’s book, ‘Exercised: The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health’, here: https://amzn.to/48OfQVI Get tickets to The Business & Life Speaking Tour: https://stevenbartlett.com/tour/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Huel Bundle: https://try.huel.com/steven-bartlett Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Shop the Conversation Cards: https://thediary.com/products/the-cards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWorld's No. 1 Exercise Professor: "Our Comfortable Lives Are Causing Cancer", "The Truth About Running", "Hand Sanitiser Is Making You Sick!b0aaecc0-e10e-4dae-876e-952d8ea9ce3eMon, 29 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +00005747https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2024) Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2024)b3bdd212-bd48-485d-8bbb-2744bcf2373cMon, 29 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Knowing the Name of God (2024) We can learn a lot about the nature of God from his Divine Name revealed in Scripture. When God said to Moses, “I am who I am,” this was a revelation of a name as well as a refusal of a name. Fr. Mike explains how this mystery reveals truths about God: he is infinitely above all things; we cannot comprehend him, yet he draws close to us. This Divine Name expresses the steadfast, faithful, unchanging love of God for his people, even when we betray and abandon him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 205-211. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We can learn a lot about the nature of God from his Divine Name revealed in Scripture. When God said to Moses, “I am who I am,” this was a revelation of a name as well as a refusal of a name. Fr. Mike explains how this mystery reveals truths about God: he is infinitely above all things; we cannot comprehend him, yet he draws close to us. This Divine Name expresses the steadfast, faithful, unchanging love of God for his people, even when we betray and abandon him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 205-211. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 29: Knowing the Name of God (2024)4354707e-7a46-4ab3-93d2-1d82317d5d19Mon, 29 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Knowing the Name of God (2024) We can learn a lot about the nature of God from his Divine Name revealed in Scripture. When God said to Moses, “I am who I am,” this was a revelation of a name as well as a refusal of a name. Fr. Mike explains how this mystery reveals truths about God: he is infinitely above all things; we cannot comprehend him, yet he draws close to us. This Divine Name expresses the steadfast, faithful, unchanging love of God for his people, even when we betray and abandon him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 205-211. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We can learn a lot about the nature of God from his Divine Name revealed in Scripture. When God said to Moses, “I am who I am,” this was a revelation of a name as well as a refusal of a name. Fr. Mike explains how this mystery reveals truths about God: he is infinitely above all things; we cannot comprehend him, yet he draws close to us. This Divine Name expresses the steadfast, faithful, unchanging love of God for his people, even when we betray and abandon him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 205-211. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 29: Knowing the Name of God (2024)0fb9812f-eb04-4813-b756-51935f44265dMon, 29 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2024) Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2024)1433566f-eb40-4210-a33d-30ff079d42d4Mon, 29 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2024) Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2024)547f86c5-11f2-4409-8ee5-de1c8c5d7468Mon, 29 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2024) Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2024)c4b737a0-7491-41e1-bcaa-5013e6ff409bMon, 29 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAges of LifeIsla smiled as she looked at her baby brother still asleep in his crib. Emmett is really cute, but I'm so glad I'm not a baby. All he does is eat and sleep. How boring! At the breakfast table, Isla watched Mom butter toast and pour coffee. Mom's life looks boring too, Isla thought. She's always cooking, cleaning, and giving me my schoolwork. Doesn't she ever wish she could be a kid again?Dad glanced at the clock. "I'd better go. Traffic is always heavy on Monday."Isla thought about her father's life. Every morning Dad drives to the office and spends the day doing whatever he does there. The next day, he does it all over again. If that's what my life will be like someday, I'm not sure I ever want to grow up! After Dad left, Mom said, "It's time for your lessons, Isla, so let's go over our verse for today and then we'll start on fractions." She opened her Bible. "Our verse is First Corinthians 13:11. It says, 'When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.' What do you think that verse means?"Isla thought for a moment. "I guess it means that kids and grownups don't do the same things or even think the same way.""That's true," said Mom. "When we're young, we're focused on learning new things and having fun. As we age, there are more responsibilities and different kinds of fun." "Yeah--you and Dad think gardening is fun, but I don't!" Isla made a face, and Mom laughed."The point is that even though our lives change as we get older and we face new challenges, we can be content at any age because of the hope we have in Jesus. The struggles we face in life are temporary, because one day Jesus will make everything new and we'll spend eternity with Him--and that will be more amazing than anything we can comprehend now. The important thing is to enjoy what God has put in our lives now and trust Him when things change later on." Isla nodded and grinned, realizing her parents didn't think their lives were so boring after all. She reached for another book. "Ready to teach me fractions, Mom? I'm ready to learn." – Phyllis I. Klomparens

Isla smiled as she looked at her baby brother still asleep in his crib. Emmett is really cute, but I'm so glad I'm not a baby. All he does is eat and sleep. How boring! At the breakfast table, Isla watched Mom butter toast and pour coffee. Mom's life looks boring too, Isla thought. She's always cooking, cleaning, and giving me my schoolwork. Doesn't she ever wish she could be a kid again?Dad glanced at the clock. "I'd better go. Traffic is always heavy on Monday."Isla thought about her father's life. Every morning Dad drives to the office and spends the day doing whatever he does there. The next day, he does it all over again. If that's what my life will be like someday, I'm not sure I ever want to grow up! After Dad left, Mom said, "It's time for your lessons, Isla, so let's go over our verse for today and then we'll start on fractions." She opened her Bible. "Our verse is First Corinthians 13:11. It says, 'When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.' What do you think that verse means?"Isla thought for a moment. "I guess it means that kids and grownups don't do the same things or even think the same way.""That's true," said Mom. "When we're young, we're focused on learning new things and having fun. As we age, there are more responsibilities and different kinds of fun." "Yeah--you and Dad think gardening is fun, but I don't!" Isla made a face, and Mom laughed."The point is that even though our lives change as we get older and we face new challenges, we can be content at any age because of the hope we have in Jesus. The struggles we face in life are temporary, because one day Jesus will make everything new and we'll spend eternity with Him--and that will be more amazing than anything we can comprehend now. The important thing is to enjoy what God has put in our lives now and trust Him when things change later on." Isla nodded and grinned, realizing her parents didn't think their lives were so boring after all. She reached for another book. "Ready to teach me fractions, Mom? I'm ready to learn." – Phyllis I. Klomparens

Ages of Life652431e6-f99c-41e3-ab8c-cab831fa706eMon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAges of LifeIsla smiled as she looked at her baby brother still asleep in his crib. Emmett is really cute, but I'm so glad I'm not a baby. All he does is eat and sleep. How boring! At the breakfast table, Isla watched Mom butter toast and pour coffee. Mom's life looks boring too, Isla thought. She's always cooking, cleaning, and giving me my schoolwork. Doesn't she ever wish she could be a kid again?Dad glanced at the clock. "I'd better go. Traffic is always heavy on Monday."Isla thought about her father's life. Every morning Dad drives to the office and spends the day doing whatever he does there. The next day, he does it all over again. If that's what my life will be like someday, I'm not sure I ever want to grow up! After Dad left, Mom said, "It's time for your lessons, Isla, so let's go over our verse for today and then we'll start on fractions." She opened her Bible. "Our verse is First Corinthians 13:11. It says, 'When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.' What do you think that verse means?"Isla thought for a moment. "I guess it means that kids and grownups don't do the same things or even think the same way.""That's true," said Mom. "When we're young, we're focused on learning new things and having fun. As we age, there are more responsibilities and different kinds of fun." "Yeah--you and Dad think gardening is fun, but I don't!" Isla made a face, and Mom laughed."The point is that even though our lives change as we get older and we face new challenges, we can be content at any age because of the hope we have in Jesus. The struggles we face in life are temporary, because one day Jesus will make everything new and we'll spend eternity with Him--and that will be more amazing than anything we can comprehend now. The important thing is to enjoy what God has put in our lives now and trust Him when things change later on." Isla nodded and grinned, realizing her parents didn't think their lives were so boring after all. She reached for another book. "Ready to teach me fractions, Mom? I'm ready to learn." – Phyllis I. Klomparens

Isla smiled as she looked at her baby brother still asleep in his crib. Emmett is really cute, but I'm so glad I'm not a baby. All he does is eat and sleep. How boring! At the breakfast table, Isla watched Mom butter toast and pour coffee. Mom's life looks boring too, Isla thought. She's always cooking, cleaning, and giving me my schoolwork. Doesn't she ever wish she could be a kid again?Dad glanced at the clock. "I'd better go. Traffic is always heavy on Monday."Isla thought about her father's life. Every morning Dad drives to the office and spends the day doing whatever he does there. The next day, he does it all over again. If that's what my life will be like someday, I'm not sure I ever want to grow up! After Dad left, Mom said, "It's time for your lessons, Isla, so let's go over our verse for today and then we'll start on fractions." She opened her Bible. "Our verse is First Corinthians 13:11. It says, 'When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.' What do you think that verse means?"Isla thought for a moment. "I guess it means that kids and grownups don't do the same things or even think the same way.""That's true," said Mom. "When we're young, we're focused on learning new things and having fun. As we age, there are more responsibilities and different kinds of fun." "Yeah--you and Dad think gardening is fun, but I don't!" Isla made a face, and Mom laughed."The point is that even though our lives change as we get older and we face new challenges, we can be content at any age because of the hope we have in Jesus. The struggles we face in life are temporary, because one day Jesus will make everything new and we'll spend eternity with Him--and that will be more amazing than anything we can comprehend now. The important thing is to enjoy what God has put in our lives now and trust Him when things change later on." Isla nodded and grinned, realizing her parents didn't think their lives were so boring after all. She reached for another book. "Ready to teach me fractions, Mom? I'm ready to learn." – Phyllis I. Klomparens

Ages of Life4add073b-eb2a-4f19-b4f6-fa8ee4a718e2Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Burning Bush (2024) Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 28: The Burning Bush (2024)31ede7f6-b731-4643-a9b7-a4420545732fSun, 28 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Nature of God (2024) In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up of three persons, and his identity is a deep mystery. Fr. Mike explains that God is a single ‘what’ made up of three ‘who’s.’ Despite this mystery, God is not an anonymous force. He has revealed himself to us by making his name known to us, and he has thus made himself accessible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 198-204. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up of three persons, and his identity is a deep mystery. Fr. Mike explains that God is a single ‘what’ made up of three ‘who’s.’ Despite this mystery, God is not an anonymous force. He has revealed himself to us by making his name known to us, and he has thus made himself accessible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 198-204. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 28: The Nature of God (2024)5fa26ad4-1eda-4316-879b-d9dbf468504dSun, 28 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Nature of God (2024) In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up of three persons, and his identity is a deep mystery. Fr. Mike explains that God is a single ‘what’ made up of three ‘who’s.’ Despite this mystery, God is not an anonymous force. He has revealed himself to us by making his name known to us, and he has thus made himself accessible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 198-204. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up of three persons, and his identity is a deep mystery. Fr. Mike explains that God is a single ‘what’ made up of three ‘who’s.’ Despite this mystery, God is not an anonymous force. He has revealed himself to us by making his name known to us, and he has thus made himself accessible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 198-204. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 28: The Nature of God (2024)3fb81b94-d64f-4b00-8750-38f3b939cbb7Sun, 28 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Burning Bush (2024) Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 28: The Burning Bush (2024)e34af161-85b4-405a-9b99-4c287e0b5593Sun, 28 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Burning Bush (2024) Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 28: The Burning Bush (2024)3ad62432-a7d0-47b9-a949-7f73b1ed1173Sun, 28 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Burning Bush (2024) Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 28: The Burning Bush (2024)eab507ef-5e87-4c1d-8e26-8c700c82fb2eSun, 28 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLacey’s Little CoinsLacey zipped her backpack and skipped toward the library's exit. She had always loved books, and today's field trip with her class meant she could finally get her own library card. As Lacey waited to check out a few novels, an older woman spoke with the librarian about rechecking a book. She didn't have enough money with her to pay her overdue fines, so the librarian explained that she'd have to return the book. Lacey wanted to help. She dug in her school bag for coins. "Here you go," Lacey said, handing over twenty cents, all the money she had in her backpack. "Thank you, dear." The woman smiled at Lacey. "But I'm afraid that's not enough to cover my fine."The librarian looked at Lacey for a moment, then held out her hand for the coins. "It's all right," she said. "If you just pay part of your fine, you can check something out." The woman beamed. "Now I can finish my book!"Excited about this chance to help, Lacey shared the story with her friends as they walked back to school. "It's just twenty cents, Lacey. No big deal," Eden replied, walking away.Lacey's joy faded. I guess it wasn't anything special after all, she told herself."Lacey, are you okay?" Mr. Sawyer asked as they returned to class."Well, I did feel happy, but now…not so much." Lacey explained to Mr. Sawyer how she'd wanted to help the elderly woman at the library. Then she added that Eden had reminded her such a small amount of money hadn't been so important."Lacey, you've trusted Jesus to forgive your sins, haven't you?" Mr. Sawyer asked. Lacey nodded. "Well, when you trusted in Him, He gave you the Holy Spirit, who is working in your life to make you more like Jesus. He has given you a desire to serve others. That's what you did today, and you did it with joy. You gave all the money you had with you to help this lady. You really blessed her."Lacey smiled. "Thanks, Mr. Sawyer." She walked to her desk. "I'm going to put more coins in my backpack tonight so I can help somebody else next time I visit the library." – Allison Wilson Lee

Lacey zipped her backpack and skipped toward the library's exit. She had always loved books, and today's field trip with her class meant she could finally get her own library card. As Lacey waited to check out a few novels, an older woman spoke with the librarian about rechecking a book. She didn't have enough money with her to pay her overdue fines, so the librarian explained that she'd have to return the book. Lacey wanted to help. She dug in her school bag for coins. "Here you go," Lacey said, handing over twenty cents, all the money she had in her backpack. "Thank you, dear." The woman smiled at Lacey. "But I'm afraid that's not enough to cover my fine."The librarian looked at Lacey for a moment, then held out her hand for the coins. "It's all right," she said. "If you just pay part of your fine, you can check something out." The woman beamed. "Now I can finish my book!"Excited about this chance to help, Lacey shared the story with her friends as they walked back to school. "It's just twenty cents, Lacey. No big deal," Eden replied, walking away.Lacey's joy faded. I guess it wasn't anything special after all, she told herself."Lacey, are you okay?" Mr. Sawyer asked as they returned to class."Well, I did feel happy, but now…not so much." Lacey explained to Mr. Sawyer how she'd wanted to help the elderly woman at the library. Then she added that Eden had reminded her such a small amount of money hadn't been so important."Lacey, you've trusted Jesus to forgive your sins, haven't you?" Mr. Sawyer asked. Lacey nodded. "Well, when you trusted in Him, He gave you the Holy Spirit, who is working in your life to make you more like Jesus. He has given you a desire to serve others. That's what you did today, and you did it with joy. You gave all the money you had with you to help this lady. You really blessed her."Lacey smiled. "Thanks, Mr. Sawyer." She walked to her desk. "I'm going to put more coins in my backpack tonight so I can help somebody else next time I visit the library." – Allison Wilson Lee

Lacey’s Little Coins86352103-9fb1-4e1f-a8be-fb9d21432687Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLacey’s Little CoinsLacey zipped her backpack and skipped toward the library's exit. She had always loved books, and today's field trip with her class meant she could finally get her own library card. As Lacey waited to check out a few novels, an older woman spoke with the librarian about rechecking a book. She didn't have enough money with her to pay her overdue fines, so the librarian explained that she'd have to return the book. Lacey wanted to help. She dug in her school bag for coins. "Here you go," Lacey said, handing over twenty cents, all the money she had in her backpack. "Thank you, dear." The woman smiled at Lacey. "But I'm afraid that's not enough to cover my fine."The librarian looked at Lacey for a moment, then held out her hand for the coins. "It's all right," she said. "If you just pay part of your fine, you can check something out." The woman beamed. "Now I can finish my book!"Excited about this chance to help, Lacey shared the story with her friends as they walked back to school. "It's just twenty cents, Lacey. No big deal," Eden replied, walking away.Lacey's joy faded. I guess it wasn't anything special after all, she told herself."Lacey, are you okay?" Mr. Sawyer asked as they returned to class."Well, I did feel happy, but now…not so much." Lacey explained to Mr. Sawyer how she'd wanted to help the elderly woman at the library. Then she added that Eden had reminded her such a small amount of money hadn't been so important."Lacey, you've trusted Jesus to forgive your sins, haven't you?" Mr. Sawyer asked. Lacey nodded. "Well, when you trusted in Him, He gave you the Holy Spirit, who is working in your life to make you more like Jesus. He has given you a desire to serve others. That's what you did today, and you did it with joy. You gave all the money you had with you to help this lady. You really blessed her."Lacey smiled. "Thanks, Mr. Sawyer." She walked to her desk. "I'm going to put more coins in my backpack tonight so I can help somebody else next time I visit the library." – Allison Wilson Lee

Lacey zipped her backpack and skipped toward the library's exit. She had always loved books, and today's field trip with her class meant she could finally get her own library card. As Lacey waited to check out a few novels, an older woman spoke with the librarian about rechecking a book. She didn't have enough money with her to pay her overdue fines, so the librarian explained that she'd have to return the book. Lacey wanted to help. She dug in her school bag for coins. "Here you go," Lacey said, handing over twenty cents, all the money she had in her backpack. "Thank you, dear." The woman smiled at Lacey. "But I'm afraid that's not enough to cover my fine."The librarian looked at Lacey for a moment, then held out her hand for the coins. "It's all right," she said. "If you just pay part of your fine, you can check something out." The woman beamed. "Now I can finish my book!"Excited about this chance to help, Lacey shared the story with her friends as they walked back to school. "It's just twenty cents, Lacey. No big deal," Eden replied, walking away.Lacey's joy faded. I guess it wasn't anything special after all, she told herself."Lacey, are you okay?" Mr. Sawyer asked as they returned to class."Well, I did feel happy, but now…not so much." Lacey explained to Mr. Sawyer how she'd wanted to help the elderly woman at the library. Then she added that Eden had reminded her such a small amount of money hadn't been so important."Lacey, you've trusted Jesus to forgive your sins, haven't you?" Mr. Sawyer asked. Lacey nodded. "Well, when you trusted in Him, He gave you the Holy Spirit, who is working in your life to make you more like Jesus. He has given you a desire to serve others. That's what you did today, and you did it with joy. You gave all the money you had with you to help this lady. You really blessed her."Lacey smiled. "Thanks, Mr. Sawyer." She walked to her desk. "I'm going to put more coins in my backpack tonight so I can help somebody else next time I visit the library." – Allison Wilson Lee

Lacey’s Little Coins8ffb03ea-11af-451e-9ea9-e8bff0d8d5b3Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/28/24 Holy Moments: Present Moment Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Holy Moment is the present moment. When we live lives of distraction we cannot live lives of wonder or joy or holiness. Distraction steals life away because it takes us away from the present moment. And the present moment is the only moment that has the potential to be a holy moment. Mass Readings from January 28, 2024: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-91 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Holy Moment is the present moment. When we live lives of distraction we cannot live lives of wonder or joy or holiness. Distraction steals life away because it takes us away from the present moment. And the present moment is the only moment that has the potential to be a holy moment. Mass Readings from January 28, 2024: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-91 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28

full01/28/24 Holy Moments: Present Moment421f5d0f-d74a-4c00-9d98-36867dbd4a81Sat, 27 Jan 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/28/24 Holy Moments: Present Moment Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Holy Moment is the present moment. When we live lives of distraction we cannot live lives of wonder or joy or holiness. Distraction steals life away because it takes us away from the present moment. And the present moment is the only moment that has the potential to be a holy moment. Mass Readings from January 28, 2024: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-91 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Holy Moment is the present moment. When we live lives of distraction we cannot live lives of wonder or joy or holiness. Distraction steals life away because it takes us away from the present moment. And the present moment is the only moment that has the potential to be a holy moment. Mass Readings from January 28, 2024: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-91 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28

full01/28/24 Holy Moments: Present Momentc6f55f41-8da3-4678-93a6-cea578340520Sat, 27 Jan 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/28/24 Holy Moments: Present Moment Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Holy Moment is the present moment. When we live lives of distraction we cannot live lives of wonder or joy or holiness. Distraction steals life away because it takes us away from the present moment. And the present moment is the only moment that has the potential to be a holy moment. Mass Readings from January 28, 2024: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-91 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Holy Moment is the present moment. When we live lives of distraction we cannot live lives of wonder or joy or holiness. Distraction steals life away because it takes us away from the present moment. And the present moment is the only moment that has the potential to be a holy moment. Mass Readings from January 28, 2024: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-91 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28

full01/28/24 Holy Moments: Present Momentbdbc00c9-f248-4f3e-9b60-91889319ac60Sat, 27 Jan 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)078ee0dd-5225-4112-8be4-f1d99d12de74Sat, 27 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2024) Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2024)5eaa8bfe-9bfb-4626-ae73-4bf4826b7deaSat, 27 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Gift of the Creed (2024) The Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles’ Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike discusses why St. Ambrose refers to the Creed as “an ever-present guardian” and “treasure of our soul.” He encourages us not to take this gift for granted. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 193-197. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles’ Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike discusses why St. Ambrose refers to the Creed as “an ever-present guardian” and “treasure of our soul.” He encourages us not to take this gift for granted. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 193-197. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 27: The Gift of the Creed (2024)503b8a98-baf6-4603-afae-ceb994c5da8dSat, 27 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Gift of the Creed (2024) The Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles’ Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike discusses why St. Ambrose refers to the Creed as “an ever-present guardian” and “treasure of our soul.” He encourages us not to take this gift for granted. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 193-197. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles’ Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike discusses why St. Ambrose refers to the Creed as “an ever-present guardian” and “treasure of our soul.” He encourages us not to take this gift for granted. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 193-197. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 27: The Gift of the Creed (2024)bf5c084a-55f3-480c-8329-2c8e0d2babd4Sat, 27 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2024) Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2024)9d37868c-d383-4993-a041-36e4dc1396a4Sat, 27 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)a97688e8-b31e-4168-8d52-068303230327Sat, 27 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2024) Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2024)5ca815c5-7a93-4e81-8cd2-35277d6f8244Sat, 27 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)565fc402-4faf-48e0-ab42-d9d2a532dd55Sat, 27 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)7faec44f-12c9-4b1a-aa92-a6560dc7af2eSat, 27 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2024) Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2024)b4977101-47f5-4fee-b3f4-b59a99d39967Sat, 27 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEnd-of-Season Sale"Look at my new sweater!" said Brianne, holding it up for her dad to see. "You should see all the stuff Mom and I got on sale today."Mom sighed. "Yes, but it was such a hassle getting through the crowds at the mall and pawing through the racks of clothes that I wondered at times if it was really worth it. But we did get some really good deals.""Yeah!" said Brianne. "It makes you wonder how the stores can afford to sell things at those prices.""They know what they're doing," Dad assured her. "They're clearing out things that are no longer profitable and making room to restock their shelves with new things people want--things that will make them more money. Right now, they're selling off winter stuff to make room for spring merchandise." He paused for a moment. "I think we could take a lesson from them.""Like what?" asked Brianne curiously."There are things in our lives that we need to clear out from time to time," Dad explained as he reached for his Bible. "Let's read about them for our devotions tonight." He opened his Bible and read a passage from the book of Colossians. "Hearing those verses makes me regret getting angry and impatient with some people in the store today," Mom confessed. "I need to get rid of anger and selfishness from the shelves of my life and make room for patience and humility.""How much do you suppose we can sell our bad qualities for?" asked Brianne with a mischievous grin.Dad laughed. "Forget having a sale and just trash them. Those unprofitable traits don't fit who we are now because Jesus has saved us from sin. Instead of wasting space on them, we can restock our shelves with good things like compassion, kindness, and patience--qualities that fit the new life Jesus gave us when we trusted in Him.""And how much of a profit can we get with our new qualities?" asked Brianne."That's the best part," said Dad. "We can give them away for free, and they'll still be profitable. When we are kind, gentle, and forgiving with others, we show them God's love and help them see who Jesus is, and He can use those good qualities in our lives to draw more people to Him." – Hazel W. Marett

"Look at my new sweater!" said Brianne, holding it up for her dad to see. "You should see all the stuff Mom and I got on sale today."Mom sighed. "Yes, but it was such a hassle getting through the crowds at the mall and pawing through the racks of clothes that I wondered at times if it was really worth it. But we did get some really good deals.""Yeah!" said Brianne. "It makes you wonder how the stores can afford to sell things at those prices.""They know what they're doing," Dad assured her. "They're clearing out things that are no longer profitable and making room to restock their shelves with new things people want--things that will make them more money. Right now, they're selling off winter stuff to make room for spring merchandise." He paused for a moment. "I think we could take a lesson from them.""Like what?" asked Brianne curiously."There are things in our lives that we need to clear out from time to time," Dad explained as he reached for his Bible. "Let's read about them for our devotions tonight." He opened his Bible and read a passage from the book of Colossians. "Hearing those verses makes me regret getting angry and impatient with some people in the store today," Mom confessed. "I need to get rid of anger and selfishness from the shelves of my life and make room for patience and humility.""How much do you suppose we can sell our bad qualities for?" asked Brianne with a mischievous grin.Dad laughed. "Forget having a sale and just trash them. Those unprofitable traits don't fit who we are now because Jesus has saved us from sin. Instead of wasting space on them, we can restock our shelves with good things like compassion, kindness, and patience--qualities that fit the new life Jesus gave us when we trusted in Him.""And how much of a profit can we get with our new qualities?" asked Brianne."That's the best part," said Dad. "We can give them away for free, and they'll still be profitable. When we are kind, gentle, and forgiving with others, we show them God's love and help them see who Jesus is, and He can use those good qualities in our lives to draw more people to Him." – Hazel W. Marett

End-of-Season Sale146fd9df-ffd9-4663-a12c-d56cd1cedbbcSat, 27 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEnd-of-Season Sale"Look at my new sweater!" said Brianne, holding it up for her dad to see. "You should see all the stuff Mom and I got on sale today."Mom sighed. "Yes, but it was such a hassle getting through the crowds at the mall and pawing through the racks of clothes that I wondered at times if it was really worth it. But we did get some really good deals.""Yeah!" said Brianne. "It makes you wonder how the stores can afford to sell things at those prices.""They know what they're doing," Dad assured her. "They're clearing out things that are no longer profitable and making room to restock their shelves with new things people want--things that will make them more money. Right now, they're selling off winter stuff to make room for spring merchandise." He paused for a moment. "I think we could take a lesson from them.""Like what?" asked Brianne curiously."There are things in our lives that we need to clear out from time to time," Dad explained as he reached for his Bible. "Let's read about them for our devotions tonight." He opened his Bible and read a passage from the book of Colossians. "Hearing those verses makes me regret getting angry and impatient with some people in the store today," Mom confessed. "I need to get rid of anger and selfishness from the shelves of my life and make room for patience and humility.""How much do you suppose we can sell our bad qualities for?" asked Brianne with a mischievous grin.Dad laughed. "Forget having a sale and just trash them. Those unprofitable traits don't fit who we are now because Jesus has saved us from sin. Instead of wasting space on them, we can restock our shelves with good things like compassion, kindness, and patience--qualities that fit the new life Jesus gave us when we trusted in Him.""And how much of a profit can we get with our new qualities?" asked Brianne."That's the best part," said Dad. "We can give them away for free, and they'll still be profitable. When we are kind, gentle, and forgiving with others, we show them God's love and help them see who Jesus is, and He can use those good qualities in our lives to draw more people to Him." – Hazel W. Marett

"Look at my new sweater!" said Brianne, holding it up for her dad to see. "You should see all the stuff Mom and I got on sale today."Mom sighed. "Yes, but it was such a hassle getting through the crowds at the mall and pawing through the racks of clothes that I wondered at times if it was really worth it. But we did get some really good deals.""Yeah!" said Brianne. "It makes you wonder how the stores can afford to sell things at those prices.""They know what they're doing," Dad assured her. "They're clearing out things that are no longer profitable and making room to restock their shelves with new things people want--things that will make them more money. Right now, they're selling off winter stuff to make room for spring merchandise." He paused for a moment. "I think we could take a lesson from them.""Like what?" asked Brianne curiously."There are things in our lives that we need to clear out from time to time," Dad explained as he reached for his Bible. "Let's read about them for our devotions tonight." He opened his Bible and read a passage from the book of Colossians. "Hearing those verses makes me regret getting angry and impatient with some people in the store today," Mom confessed. "I need to get rid of anger and selfishness from the shelves of my life and make room for patience and humility.""How much do you suppose we can sell our bad qualities for?" asked Brianne with a mischievous grin.Dad laughed. "Forget having a sale and just trash them. Those unprofitable traits don't fit who we are now because Jesus has saved us from sin. Instead of wasting space on them, we can restock our shelves with good things like compassion, kindness, and patience--qualities that fit the new life Jesus gave us when we trusted in Him.""And how much of a profit can we get with our new qualities?" asked Brianne."That's the best part," said Dad. "We can give them away for free, and they'll still be profitable. When we are kind, gentle, and forgiving with others, we show them God's love and help them see who Jesus is, and He can use those good qualities in our lives to draw more people to Him." – Hazel W. Marett

End-of-Season Sale3814d075-822b-41e8-8510-6673bf06d160Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2 EP7. How To Have Big Faith ft. Ashley JonesHey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, is joined by a super special guest and friend, Ashley Jones. Ally and Ashley share some really encouraging moments they&#39;ve experienced through Jesus and their friendship is a true example of what it looks like to spur each other on in Christ. We hope you enjoy part one and we will see you again next week for part two where Ashley shares her testimony. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, is joined by a super special guest and friend, Ashley Jones. Ally and Ashley share some really encouraging moments they&#39;ve experienced through Jesus and their friendship is a true example of what it looks like to spur each other on in Christ. We hope you enjoy part one and we will see you again next week for part two where Ashley shares her testimony. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS2 EP7. How To Have Big Faith ft. Ashley Jonese9d0cf65-d103-41dc-a8b9-b6766a269fb2Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAuthority Over Mental Health | Girls Gone Bibletrigger warning: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, eating disorders hey GGB gang ♡ today is a heavy topic and will be an emotional episode. we always want to preface our conversations on mental health with saying that we are not doctors or psychologists. we are not experts in mental health disorders. and we don't know what is going on in your unique situation with your mental health. we can only share our personal journeys and experiences in hopes that it helps you feel less alone. we speak from a spiritual/biblical/emotional perspective so you can learn something from all that we've learned. "Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you." Luke 10:19 we want to encourage you and empower you to walk in the authority granted to you by God through His Son, Jesus. our mental health is delicate. your mind belongs to Jesus. we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible Today, our listeners can subscribe to Earth Breeze and save 40% by going to EarthBreeze.com/GGB

trigger warning: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, eating disorders hey GGB gang ♡ today is a heavy topic and will be an emotional episode. we always want to preface our conversations on mental health with saying that we are not doctors or psychologists. we are not experts in mental health disorders. and we don't know what is going on in your unique situation with your mental health. we can only share our personal journeys and experiences in hopes that it helps you feel less alone. we speak from a spiritual/biblical/emotional perspective so you can learn something from all that we've learned. "Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you." Luke 10:19 we want to encourage you and empower you to walk in the authority granted to you by God through His Son, Jesus. our mental health is delicate. your mind belongs to Jesus. we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible Today, our listeners can subscribe to Earth Breeze and save 40% by going to EarthBreeze.com/GGB

fullAuthority Over Mental Health | Girls Gone Bibled5272cc2-7625-4529-8e94-2592e8ebbb2bFri, 26 Jan 2024 10:44:09 +00004855https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 146: 3 Simple Steps That Guarantees Ultimate Happiness (Jay Shetty's Happiness Model)In this moment, the podcaster, author, and life coach, Jay Shetty discusses how he believes people can find happiness. Jay says that it can be found in two forms, the sort of happiness that comes from daily habits and a more enriching happiness that arises out of deeper purposes. While most of us know what we can do for our daily happiness levels, deeper happiness that comes from finding our meaning and purpose in life is more complicated and vague. However, for Jay this deeper happiness comes from locating your passion, and more than just finding what you love, using this passion in the service of others, as this brings the most enriching happiness in life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/AnKy3upqEGb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Jay: https://www.jayshetty.me https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty/?hl=en Sponsors: Huel Bundle: https://try.huel.com/steven-bartlett Eightsleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/uk/steven/ CODE: STEVEN (save $150 on the Pod Cover) Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the podcaster, author, and life coach, Jay Shetty discusses how he believes people can find happiness. Jay says that it can be found in two forms, the sort of happiness that comes from daily habits and a more enriching happiness that arises out of deeper purposes. While most of us know what we can do for our daily happiness levels, deeper happiness that comes from finding our meaning and purpose in life is more complicated and vague. However, for Jay this deeper happiness comes from locating your passion, and more than just finding what you love, using this passion in the service of others, as this brings the most enriching happiness in life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/AnKy3upqEGb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Jay: https://www.jayshetty.me https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty/?hl=en Sponsors: Huel Bundle: https://try.huel.com/steven-bartlett Eightsleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/uk/steven/ CODE: STEVEN (save $150 on the Pod Cover) Linkedin Ads: https://www.linkedin.com/doac24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 146: 3 Simple Steps That Guarantees Ultimate Happiness (Jay Shetty's Happiness Model)3bc863ac-0f76-41a5-b825-abcbb8545365Fri, 26 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000491https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: God Responds to Job (2024) Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 26: God Responds to Job (2024)b0c93642-5120-4c4a-b4e2-efb7e4a42a46Fri, 26 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: Communion of Believers (2024) Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, expands upon and explains the beliefs of the Apostles’ Creed. Fr. Mike tells us that these Creeds help us to share the essential elements of Catholicism, acting as “symbols of faith,” and encouraging communion between believers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 185-192. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, expands upon and explains the beliefs of the Apostles’ Creed. Fr. Mike tells us that these Creeds help us to share the essential elements of Catholicism, acting as “symbols of faith,” and encouraging communion between believers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 185-192. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 26: Communion of Believers (2024)d7be21ff-9055-4213-8afa-e8bb23b308a0Fri, 26 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: Communion of Believers (2024) Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, expands upon and explains the beliefs of the Apostles’ Creed. Fr. Mike tells us that these Creeds help us to share the essential elements of Catholicism, acting as “symbols of faith,” and encouraging communion between believers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 185-192. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, expands upon and explains the beliefs of the Apostles’ Creed. Fr. Mike tells us that these Creeds help us to share the essential elements of Catholicism, acting as “symbols of faith,” and encouraging communion between believers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 185-192. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 26: Communion of Believers (2024)129ab006-773f-4b5f-b9eb-e6a61badfa94Fri, 26 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: God Responds to Job (2024) Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 26: God Responds to Job (2024)a7a25364-0a3b-4558-ba1f-782a2834f7fbFri, 26 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: God Responds to Job (2024) Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 26: God Responds to Job (2024)f9f161d5-bb6f-4335-924d-bb60bc784bf5Fri, 26 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: God Responds to Job (2024) Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 26: God Responds to Job (2024)2650d9f4-139d-496d-97d2-c1bd6854567eFri, 26 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Birthday Gift"I had fun today," said Marcos when his mom came to say goodnight. He had spent the afternoon at a birthday party for his friend Liam. "Liam really likes the game I gave him," Marcos said with a grin. "Some of us played it with him for a while at the party.""I'm glad he liked it," said Mom. "I really like it too," said Marcos. "It's a fun game!" He yawned loudly, and Mom laughed. "I think it's time to pray so you can go to sleep," she said.After they prayed together, Mom tucked Marcos into bed. He looked up at her with a puzzled expression. "Mom, how do you know for sure if you're really saved?" he asked as he pulled the covers up to his neck."Do you understand that Jesus died for your sins and that you can't save yourself?" asked Mom.Marcos nodded. "Sure--I know all about that, and I trusted Jesus as my Savior last spring. But sometimes I still do things that are wrong, and that makes me wonder about it.""Well, all Christians sin sometimes, Marcos, but that doesn't change the fact that we're saved. Think about that game you took to Liam's party today. You really like it, so did you bring it home again when the party was over?" Marcos shook his head. "No, it's Liam's. I gave it to him.""What if he's mean to you tomorrow?" asked Mom. "Then will you take the game back?""Of course not!" said Marcos. "It belongs to Liam now, not to me.""That's right," Mom said. "You gave it to him as a gift, so it's his. And when you trusted Jesus to forgive your sins and save you, God gave you a gift--the gift of eternal life. You didn't earn it, just like Liam didn't earn the game you gave him. And just like you gave it to him to keep, God gave you eternal life to keep. He won't take back His gift either.""Whew!" Marcos sighed with relief. "I'm glad I don't have to worry about that anymore." He yawned again. "'Night, Mom," he said, snuggling down in his bed. – Dean A. Fowler

"I had fun today," said Marcos when his mom came to say goodnight. He had spent the afternoon at a birthday party for his friend Liam. "Liam really likes the game I gave him," Marcos said with a grin. "Some of us played it with him for a while at the party.""I'm glad he liked it," said Mom. "I really like it too," said Marcos. "It's a fun game!" He yawned loudly, and Mom laughed. "I think it's time to pray so you can go to sleep," she said.After they prayed together, Mom tucked Marcos into bed. He looked up at her with a puzzled expression. "Mom, how do you know for sure if you're really saved?" he asked as he pulled the covers up to his neck."Do you understand that Jesus died for your sins and that you can't save yourself?" asked Mom.Marcos nodded. "Sure--I know all about that, and I trusted Jesus as my Savior last spring. But sometimes I still do things that are wrong, and that makes me wonder about it.""Well, all Christians sin sometimes, Marcos, but that doesn't change the fact that we're saved. Think about that game you took to Liam's party today. You really like it, so did you bring it home again when the party was over?" Marcos shook his head. "No, it's Liam's. I gave it to him.""What if he's mean to you tomorrow?" asked Mom. "Then will you take the game back?""Of course not!" said Marcos. "It belongs to Liam now, not to me.""That's right," Mom said. "You gave it to him as a gift, so it's his. And when you trusted Jesus to forgive your sins and save you, God gave you a gift--the gift of eternal life. You didn't earn it, just like Liam didn't earn the game you gave him. And just like you gave it to him to keep, God gave you eternal life to keep. He won't take back His gift either.""Whew!" Marcos sighed with relief. "I'm glad I don't have to worry about that anymore." He yawned again. "'Night, Mom," he said, snuggling down in his bed. – Dean A. Fowler

The Birthday Gift26745d7e-18b5-4c98-bbbe-7c08e8967b1fFri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Birthday Gift"I had fun today," said Marcos when his mom came to say goodnight. He had spent the afternoon at a birthday party for his friend Liam. "Liam really likes the game I gave him," Marcos said with a grin. "Some of us played it with him for a while at the party.""I'm glad he liked it," said Mom. "I really like it too," said Marcos. "It's a fun game!" He yawned loudly, and Mom laughed. "I think it's time to pray so you can go to sleep," she said.After they prayed together, Mom tucked Marcos into bed. He looked up at her with a puzzled expression. "Mom, how do you know for sure if you're really saved?" he asked as he pulled the covers up to his neck."Do you understand that Jesus died for your sins and that you can't save yourself?" asked Mom.Marcos nodded. "Sure--I know all about that, and I trusted Jesus as my Savior last spring. But sometimes I still do things that are wrong, and that makes me wonder about it.""Well, all Christians sin sometimes, Marcos, but that doesn't change the fact that we're saved. Think about that game you took to Liam's party today. You really like it, so did you bring it home again when the party was over?" Marcos shook his head. "No, it's Liam's. I gave it to him.""What if he's mean to you tomorrow?" asked Mom. "Then will you take the game back?""Of course not!" said Marcos. "It belongs to Liam now, not to me.""That's right," Mom said. "You gave it to him as a gift, so it's his. And when you trusted Jesus to forgive your sins and save you, God gave you a gift--the gift of eternal life. You didn't earn it, just like Liam didn't earn the game you gave him. And just like you gave it to him to keep, God gave you eternal life to keep. He won't take back His gift either.""Whew!" Marcos sighed with relief. "I'm glad I don't have to worry about that anymore." He yawned again. "'Night, Mom," he said, snuggling down in his bed. – Dean A. Fowler

"I had fun today," said Marcos when his mom came to say goodnight. He had spent the afternoon at a birthday party for his friend Liam. "Liam really likes the game I gave him," Marcos said with a grin. "Some of us played it with him for a while at the party.""I'm glad he liked it," said Mom. "I really like it too," said Marcos. "It's a fun game!" He yawned loudly, and Mom laughed. "I think it's time to pray so you can go to sleep," she said.After they prayed together, Mom tucked Marcos into bed. He looked up at her with a puzzled expression. "Mom, how do you know for sure if you're really saved?" he asked as he pulled the covers up to his neck."Do you understand that Jesus died for your sins and that you can't save yourself?" asked Mom.Marcos nodded. "Sure--I know all about that, and I trusted Jesus as my Savior last spring. But sometimes I still do things that are wrong, and that makes me wonder about it.""Well, all Christians sin sometimes, Marcos, but that doesn't change the fact that we're saved. Think about that game you took to Liam's party today. You really like it, so did you bring it home again when the party was over?" Marcos shook his head. "No, it's Liam's. I gave it to him.""What if he's mean to you tomorrow?" asked Mom. "Then will you take the game back?""Of course not!" said Marcos. "It belongs to Liam now, not to me.""That's right," Mom said. "You gave it to him as a gift, so it's his. And when you trusted Jesus to forgive your sins and save you, God gave you a gift--the gift of eternal life. You didn't earn it, just like Liam didn't earn the game you gave him. And just like you gave it to him to keep, God gave you eternal life to keep. He won't take back His gift either.""Whew!" Marcos sighed with relief. "I'm glad I don't have to worry about that anymore." He yawned again. "'Night, Mom," he said, snuggling down in his bed. – Dean A. Fowler

The Birthday Giftf9030e23-0d15-4150-8363-a50906cca6eaFri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat If Life Doesn't Get Easier? Don&#39;t let anyone trick you into thinking life isn&#39;t hard. Experience tells us all that life is truly difficult at times. But even still... haven&#39;t you ever just wished it was easier? Today, Fr. Mike proposes an alternative to just wishing things were easier. When life gets difficult, there is only one way forward (hint: it&#39;s not just grinning and bearing it).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Don&#39;t let anyone trick you into thinking life isn&#39;t hard. Experience tells us all that life is truly difficult at times. But even still... haven&#39;t you ever just wished it was easier? Today, Fr. Mike proposes an alternative to just wishing things were easier. When life gets difficult, there is only one way forward (hint: it&#39;s not just grinning and bearing it).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat If Life Doesn't Get Easier?92d81308-c292-4b25-92a1-1a04f8111198Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat If Life Doesn't Get Easier? Don&#39;t let anyone trick you into thinking life isn&#39;t hard. Experience tells us all that life is truly difficult at times. But even still... haven&#39;t you ever just wished it was easier? Today, Fr. Mike proposes an alternative to just wishing things were easier. When life gets difficult, there is only one way forward (hint: it&#39;s not just grinning and bearing it).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Don&#39;t let anyone trick you into thinking life isn&#39;t hard. Experience tells us all that life is truly difficult at times. But even still... haven&#39;t you ever just wished it was easier? Today, Fr. Mike proposes an alternative to just wishing things were easier. When life gets difficult, there is only one way forward (hint: it&#39;s not just grinning and bearing it).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat If Life Doesn't Get Easier?6b16785f-d3a8-481f-9212-e291c0f89dd6Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#851 0 Psalms 116,117 – Praise the LordThis episode is part 88 in a study of the book of Psalms. Two psalms that call on us to praise the Lord. The first psalmist because the Lord has heard his voice and the second for His great love. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 88 in a study of the book of Psalms. Two psalms that call on us to praise the Lord. The first psalmist because the Lord has heard his voice and the second for His great love. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#851 0 Psalms 116,117 – Praise the Lord16d36a52-3ed4-432f-8f53-663370b16148Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000599https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDiscerning the Voice of SatanIf Satan and his demons are going around waging a perpetual war on mankind and seeking whom they may devour, wouldn't it be great if we understood their tactics and strategies? Today John, Devin, and Sam discuss how the Church has grown in her understanding, through Scripture, theology, as well as exorcisms, and how we can use this knowledge to our benefit. We discuss man's need for temptation and how Satan gains entrance into our lives. We unpack why you need to know the tactics of Satan, how understanding this can provide clarity in your lives, and how you can be battle-ready to protect yourself against his attacks. Today we get to answer a question for a listener regarding his insecurities about measuring up while around other men. ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 30 mins of episode 143 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com, and become a part of the movement to become a man and a saint. Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Satan and his demons are going around waging a perpetual war on mankind and seeking whom they may devour, wouldn't it be great if we understood their tactics and strategies? Today John, Devin, and Sam discuss how the Church has grown in her understanding, through Scripture, theology, as well as exorcisms, and how we can use this knowledge to our benefit. We discuss man's need for temptation and how Satan gains entrance into our lives. We unpack why you need to know the tactics of Satan, how understanding this can provide clarity in your lives, and how you can be battle-ready to protect yourself against his attacks. Today we get to answer a question for a listener regarding his insecurities about measuring up while around other men. ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 30 mins of episode 143 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com, and become a part of the movement to become a man and a saint. Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDiscerning the Voice of Satanacfec548-eca1-4288-8cba-7dfb1cf0d738Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +00003721https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHarvard Psychiatrist: THIS Food Is Causing The Mental Health Crisis! - Chris PalmerIf you want to hear more about ways to tackle mental health problems, I recommend you check out my conversation with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN0_ow76hU8 Too often we think that physical health has nothing to do with mental health and vice versa, but could it be that we have the equation completely upside down? Chris Palmer is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is also the author of the book, ‘Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health’, which outlines a combined theory of what causes mental illnesses, and that mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain In this conversation Chris and Steven discuss topics, such as how depression and anxiety are caused by diet, the impact of gut health on mental illness, and why mental health problems and rates of suicide are increasing. You can purchase Chris’s book, ‘Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health’, here: https://amzn.to/4b6O8Fg Follow Chris: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3Sw7Fqj Instagram - https://bit.ly/47MPuCb Watch the episodes on YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to hear more about ways to tackle mental health problems, I recommend you check out my conversation with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN0_ow76hU8 Too often we think that physical health has nothing to do with mental health and vice versa, but could it be that we have the equation completely upside down? Chris Palmer is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is also the author of the book, ‘Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health’, which outlines a combined theory of what causes mental illnesses, and that mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain In this conversation Chris and Steven discuss topics, such as how depression and anxiety are caused by diet, the impact of gut health on mental illness, and why mental health problems and rates of suicide are increasing. You can purchase Chris’s book, ‘Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health’, here: https://amzn.to/4b6O8Fg Follow Chris: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3Sw7Fqj Instagram - https://bit.ly/47MPuCb Watch the episodes on YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHarvard Psychiatrist: THIS Food Is Causing The Mental Health Crisis! - Chris Palmerc52e8a98-cff3-4634-9a73-53a74e1f7034Thu, 25 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +00006396https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Job's Questioning (2024) Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 25: Job's Questioning (2024)e9c893ed-8bbf-425d-a32a-c29055fe5f31Thu, 25 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Summary of Faith (2024) As Catholics, we can’t pick and choose the areas of Church teaching we want to accept; we must believe the entire truth of the Faith because we believe in God, who has revealed it to us. Fr. Mike teaches us to pray daily to be good students as we learn and grow from our mother, the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 176-184. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As Catholics, we can’t pick and choose the areas of Church teaching we want to accept; we must believe the entire truth of the Faith because we believe in God, who has revealed it to us. Fr. Mike teaches us to pray daily to be good students as we learn and grow from our mother, the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 176-184. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 25: Summary of Faith (2024)0d6f5adf-a374-4c12-834f-8df1a805c5c7Thu, 25 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Summary of Faith (2024) As Catholics, we can’t pick and choose the areas of Church teaching we want to accept; we must believe the entire truth of the Faith because we believe in God, who has revealed it to us. Fr. Mike teaches us to pray daily to be good students as we learn and grow from our mother, the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 176-184. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As Catholics, we can’t pick and choose the areas of Church teaching we want to accept; we must believe the entire truth of the Faith because we believe in God, who has revealed it to us. Fr. Mike teaches us to pray daily to be good students as we learn and grow from our mother, the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 176-184. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 25: Summary of Faith (2024)84fe4b6c-1fe4-4b06-8df9-c68a0158d042Thu, 25 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Job's Questioning (2024) Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 25: Job's Questioning (2024)0966a1c2-529b-419c-bdcf-79408bf4d334Thu, 25 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Job's Questioning (2024) Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 25: Job's Questioning (2024)799abce3-897c-47f1-a55c-ad7646588e4dThu, 25 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Job's Questioning (2024) Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 25: Job's Questioning (2024)7fda30b0-c3d7-4752-ab7a-94ecde5eb1ecThu, 25 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe WorrierLily worried about everything. One day at recess, she was so worried that she sat on a swing, tears trickling down her cheeks.Her friend Anna sat beside her. "Why are you crying?""I'm worried.""About what?"Lily wiped away her tears. "Everything. I'm worried about our spelling quiz and about my dentist appointment tomorrow…and I'm worried I'll never stop worrying!"After a pause, Anna said, "Do you want to go to church with me tonight?""Tonight?" Lily frowned. She'd never been to church. "I thought church was on Sundays.""We have kids' church on Wednesdays. Ask your parents. It would be fun!"Lily wasn't sure how church would help with her worrying. So far, Anna's invitation had only made her more worried. But Anna was a good friend, so Lily figured she might as well ask.Her parents said yes, so Lily went to church with Anna. When Lily noticed that the other kids already knew each other, worry filled her again. But soon, fun replaced the worry. They sang songs and played games.Then the children's pastor--Pastor Casey--talked to them about a man named Jesus. And about worry. "When Jesus taught about worry, he talked about the birds. Do the birds worry about what they eat or what they're going to wear?""No," said all the kids except Lily. She was too busy thinking."But God created them, and He takes care of them. Do you think you matter more than the birds?""Yes!""So, do we need to worry about what is going to happen? Or can we trust God to care for us?""We can trust God." Lily was surprised to hear her own voice."Jesus wants us to come to Him," Pastor Casey said. "He promises to give us rest."Lily wondered what it would be like to experience rest. She wanted to learn more about Jesus. After Pastor Casey finished speaking, Lily knew what to do."I want to talk to Pastor Casey," she told Anna. "Will you come with me?"Anna beamed. "Of course." – Becca Wierwille

Lily worried about everything. One day at recess, she was so worried that she sat on a swing, tears trickling down her cheeks.Her friend Anna sat beside her. "Why are you crying?""I'm worried.""About what?"Lily wiped away her tears. "Everything. I'm worried about our spelling quiz and about my dentist appointment tomorrow…and I'm worried I'll never stop worrying!"After a pause, Anna said, "Do you want to go to church with me tonight?""Tonight?" Lily frowned. She'd never been to church. "I thought church was on Sundays.""We have kids' church on Wednesdays. Ask your parents. It would be fun!"Lily wasn't sure how church would help with her worrying. So far, Anna's invitation had only made her more worried. But Anna was a good friend, so Lily figured she might as well ask.Her parents said yes, so Lily went to church with Anna. When Lily noticed that the other kids already knew each other, worry filled her again. But soon, fun replaced the worry. They sang songs and played games.Then the children's pastor--Pastor Casey--talked to them about a man named Jesus. And about worry. "When Jesus taught about worry, he talked about the birds. Do the birds worry about what they eat or what they're going to wear?""No," said all the kids except Lily. She was too busy thinking."But God created them, and He takes care of them. Do you think you matter more than the birds?""Yes!""So, do we need to worry about what is going to happen? Or can we trust God to care for us?""We can trust God." Lily was surprised to hear her own voice."Jesus wants us to come to Him," Pastor Casey said. "He promises to give us rest."Lily wondered what it would be like to experience rest. She wanted to learn more about Jesus. After Pastor Casey finished speaking, Lily knew what to do."I want to talk to Pastor Casey," she told Anna. "Will you come with me?"Anna beamed. "Of course." – Becca Wierwille

The Worrieref86c502-c27d-446e-ac4a-265c5a0a7d8aThu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe WorrierLily worried about everything. One day at recess, she was so worried that she sat on a swing, tears trickling down her cheeks.Her friend Anna sat beside her. "Why are you crying?""I'm worried.""About what?"Lily wiped away her tears. "Everything. I'm worried about our spelling quiz and about my dentist appointment tomorrow…and I'm worried I'll never stop worrying!"After a pause, Anna said, "Do you want to go to church with me tonight?""Tonight?" Lily frowned. She'd never been to church. "I thought church was on Sundays.""We have kids' church on Wednesdays. Ask your parents. It would be fun!"Lily wasn't sure how church would help with her worrying. So far, Anna's invitation had only made her more worried. But Anna was a good friend, so Lily figured she might as well ask.Her parents said yes, so Lily went to church with Anna. When Lily noticed that the other kids already knew each other, worry filled her again. But soon, fun replaced the worry. They sang songs and played games.Then the children's pastor--Pastor Casey--talked to them about a man named Jesus. And about worry. "When Jesus taught about worry, he talked about the birds. Do the birds worry about what they eat or what they're going to wear?""No," said all the kids except Lily. She was too busy thinking."But God created them, and He takes care of them. Do you think you matter more than the birds?""Yes!""So, do we need to worry about what is going to happen? Or can we trust God to care for us?""We can trust God." Lily was surprised to hear her own voice."Jesus wants us to come to Him," Pastor Casey said. "He promises to give us rest."Lily wondered what it would be like to experience rest. She wanted to learn more about Jesus. After Pastor Casey finished speaking, Lily knew what to do."I want to talk to Pastor Casey," she told Anna. "Will you come with me?"Anna beamed. "Of course." – Becca Wierwille

Lily worried about everything. One day at recess, she was so worried that she sat on a swing, tears trickling down her cheeks.Her friend Anna sat beside her. "Why are you crying?""I'm worried.""About what?"Lily wiped away her tears. "Everything. I'm worried about our spelling quiz and about my dentist appointment tomorrow…and I'm worried I'll never stop worrying!"After a pause, Anna said, "Do you want to go to church with me tonight?""Tonight?" Lily frowned. She'd never been to church. "I thought church was on Sundays.""We have kids' church on Wednesdays. Ask your parents. It would be fun!"Lily wasn't sure how church would help with her worrying. So far, Anna's invitation had only made her more worried. But Anna was a good friend, so Lily figured she might as well ask.Her parents said yes, so Lily went to church with Anna. When Lily noticed that the other kids already knew each other, worry filled her again. But soon, fun replaced the worry. They sang songs and played games.Then the children's pastor--Pastor Casey--talked to them about a man named Jesus. And about worry. "When Jesus taught about worry, he talked about the birds. Do the birds worry about what they eat or what they're going to wear?""No," said all the kids except Lily. She was too busy thinking."But God created them, and He takes care of them. Do you think you matter more than the birds?""Yes!""So, do we need to worry about what is going to happen? Or can we trust God to care for us?""We can trust God." Lily was surprised to hear her own voice."Jesus wants us to come to Him," Pastor Casey said. "He promises to give us rest."Lily wondered what it would be like to experience rest. She wanted to learn more about Jesus. After Pastor Casey finished speaking, Lily knew what to do."I want to talk to Pastor Casey," she told Anna. "Will you come with me?"Anna beamed. "Of course." – Becca Wierwille

The Worriera8e99751-cc06-4cc1-b210-2e4c956054daThu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#315: Noah 4: Into the Ark we GoGenesis 7:1-10 &amp; Ephesians 4:3  Your kids will love this one! Noah, his family, and allllll those animals wait for 7 days inside the ark for the rain to begin. Kids will note that lions were with lambs, cats with mice yet somehow, they got along. We will hear that God is all powerful; taking care of every single detail. Noah didn’t know how it was all going to work but God didn’t say he needed to know.  He just needed to have faith to do what he was called to do and God would take care of the rest: including making those animals get along. We also discuss how we are to &quot;Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.&quot; As christians we won&#39;t all look the same, have the same talents and weaknesses and we will disagree at times, but it’s that same love of Jesus, that same goal of following Him that reminds us to work through problems with peace  in order to keep working together to help others know Jesus.  Access our coloring page AND BRAND NEW Noah Bible Study that follows the episodes here. The study is found in the $5 and up tiers or bought by week under the SHOP tab. If you join any tier, you can try it for FREE and browse it yourself. I hope your family enjoys it &amp; from my family to yours, thanks for supporting us. Free Read-A-Loud book pdf here Connect here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genesis 7:1-10 &amp; Ephesians 4:3  Your kids will love this one! Noah, his family, and allllll those animals wait for 7 days inside the ark for the rain to begin. Kids will note that lions were with lambs, cats with mice yet somehow, they got along. We will hear that God is all powerful; taking care of every single detail. Noah didn’t know how it was all going to work but God didn’t say he needed to know.  He just needed to have faith to do what he was called to do and God would take care of the rest: including making those animals get along. We also discuss how we are to &quot;Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.&quot; As christians we won&#39;t all look the same, have the same talents and weaknesses and we will disagree at times, but it’s that same love of Jesus, that same goal of following Him that reminds us to work through problems with peace  in order to keep working together to help others know Jesus.  Access our coloring page AND BRAND NEW Noah Bible Study that follows the episodes here. The study is found in the $5 and up tiers or bought by week under the SHOP tab. If you join any tier, you can try it for FREE and browse it yourself. I hope your family enjoys it &amp; from my family to yours, thanks for supporting us. Free Read-A-Loud book pdf here Connect here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#315: Noah 4: Into the Ark we Go94a3a3b0-c8c8-4bb3-8282-09223fd4c1b9Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:27:00 +00001049https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Generational Curse Lifted: The Testimony of Tammy ComerTammy Comer shares an incredible testimony of healing from a generational curse.

Tammy Comer shares an incredible testimony of healing from a generational curse.

fullA Generational Curse Lifted: The Testimony of Tammy Comera05a1a7b-db22-4ceb-a460-25742705f1e6Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:14:16 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#523 Straight to Heaven? - Karlo BroussardSome Christians are adamant that those who confess Jesus as Lord go directly to Heaven when they die. But is this teaching biblical? Karlo Broussard joins us for a discussion of what Christians can really hope for at death. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers Podcast for living understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And does the Bible teach us that we get immediate entrance into heaven after death? We hear that a lot. There&#8217;s even TV commercials to that effect and lots of websites that will teach that. And many Christian comm…

Some Christians are adamant that those who confess Jesus as Lord go directly to Heaven when they die. But is this teaching biblical? Karlo Broussard joins us for a discussion of what Christians can really hope for at death. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers Podcast for living understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And does the Bible teach us that we get immediate entrance into heaven after death? We hear that a lot. There&#8217;s even TV commercials to that effect and lots of websites that will teach that. And many Christian comm…

#523 Straight to Heaven? - Karlo Broussardf799cfd3-2e12-4542-bcc8-07e5926e4435Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Tears of Joy (2024) Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 24: Tears of Joy (2024)a7df8a0a-83a4-4350-898f-2a45fd8b98c1Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Unity of Faith (2024) As we wrap up the current section, we learn about the unity of faith and how the Church is meant to be united in Christ through apostolic succession. In addition, Fr. Mike reminds us that, as Catholics, we don’t just believe in formulas. We believe in the realities those formulas express. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to trust in the Church, who guards the truths of the Faith and passes them down through the ages. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 170-175. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we wrap up the current section, we learn about the unity of faith and how the Church is meant to be united in Christ through apostolic succession. In addition, Fr. Mike reminds us that, as Catholics, we don’t just believe in formulas. We believe in the realities those formulas express. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to trust in the Church, who guards the truths of the Faith and passes them down through the ages. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 170-175. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 24: Unity of Faith (2024)b11bf8be-c4c3-4089-a41d-f303bd2d812bWed, 24 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Unity of Faith (2024) As we wrap up the current section, we learn about the unity of faith and how the Church is meant to be united in Christ through apostolic succession. In addition, Fr. Mike reminds us that, as Catholics, we don’t just believe in formulas. We believe in the realities those formulas express. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to trust in the Church, who guards the truths of the Faith and passes them down through the ages. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 170-175. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we wrap up the current section, we learn about the unity of faith and how the Church is meant to be united in Christ through apostolic succession. In addition, Fr. Mike reminds us that, as Catholics, we don’t just believe in formulas. We believe in the realities those formulas express. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to trust in the Church, who guards the truths of the Faith and passes them down through the ages. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 170-175. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 24: Unity of Faith (2024)5cbceeed-25f2-4237-bfd3-178a73480027Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Tears of Joy (2024) Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 24: Tears of Joy (2024)2d28606c-d7b4-4e75-8f2f-7d637e078992Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Tears of Joy (2024) Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 24: Tears of Joy (2024)23e11eb3-cb02-4387-81d2-6655dd0bfba7Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Tears of Joy (2024) Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 24: Tears of Joy (2024)9ef02eae-52b2-44f9-aba0-43fb2abea54fWed, 24 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEdges of the PuzzleIan sighed and moved his wheelchair closer to the table. "Blaine, hang on. We have to put the edges of the puzzle together first, or else it will be harder to find where the other pieces go. Can you find some flat edges?""But I want to put the doggy together!" Blaine whined."You can, but first we have to find the edges." Ian started turning pieces over."But I want to put the dog together!" Blaine slouched in his chair."I bet I can find more edges than you," Ian said, slyly reaching for a piece."No! I can find more!" Suddenly grinning, Blaine began searching through the pile of pieces."Can I help?" Renee, the fifth of their six sisters, stopped by the table."No, you need to get your math problems corrected," Mom said, tapping the counter. "Come here."Ten minutes later, the puzzle was finished and forgotten, and Blaine and Renee were outside, building a snowman with their sisters Maureen and Cecilia while Ian watched them from the patio door."Thank you for being patient with Blaine and keeping him occupied so I could finish correcting your sister's schoolwork." Mom noticed Ian's face. "What's the matter?"Ian backed his wheelchair away from the door. "I just wish I could be out there with them." He looked down at the casts on his legs. "Why do my legs have to take so long to heal?""They have to form osteoclasts and osteoblasts and rebuild what's been broken." Mom smiled at Ian's grimace. "That's what you get when your mother was a nurse. I know it's hard, but I also know you can persevere.""It's the persevering I'm not good at. I just get restless and irritable.""Like Blaine. You'd rather be putting together the dog than finding the edges." Mom tapped the puzzle. "But skipping the edges would leave the puzzle unfinished. I know it's hard to be patient, but God will give you grace to get through it. Remember that He's working on a bigger picture than what we see, but we know what it will look like when it's finished--it will be perfect, and we'll never have to deal with pain or sickness ever again. Until then, Jesus will be with us through every trial and will help us be patient as He puts all the pieces of the puzzle together." – Ellie Shirk

Ian sighed and moved his wheelchair closer to the table. "Blaine, hang on. We have to put the edges of the puzzle together first, or else it will be harder to find where the other pieces go. Can you find some flat edges?""But I want to put the doggy together!" Blaine whined."You can, but first we have to find the edges." Ian started turning pieces over."But I want to put the dog together!" Blaine slouched in his chair."I bet I can find more edges than you," Ian said, slyly reaching for a piece."No! I can find more!" Suddenly grinning, Blaine began searching through the pile of pieces."Can I help?" Renee, the fifth of their six sisters, stopped by the table."No, you need to get your math problems corrected," Mom said, tapping the counter. "Come here."Ten minutes later, the puzzle was finished and forgotten, and Blaine and Renee were outside, building a snowman with their sisters Maureen and Cecilia while Ian watched them from the patio door."Thank you for being patient with Blaine and keeping him occupied so I could finish correcting your sister's schoolwork." Mom noticed Ian's face. "What's the matter?"Ian backed his wheelchair away from the door. "I just wish I could be out there with them." He looked down at the casts on his legs. "Why do my legs have to take so long to heal?""They have to form osteoclasts and osteoblasts and rebuild what's been broken." Mom smiled at Ian's grimace. "That's what you get when your mother was a nurse. I know it's hard, but I also know you can persevere.""It's the persevering I'm not good at. I just get restless and irritable.""Like Blaine. You'd rather be putting together the dog than finding the edges." Mom tapped the puzzle. "But skipping the edges would leave the puzzle unfinished. I know it's hard to be patient, but God will give you grace to get through it. Remember that He's working on a bigger picture than what we see, but we know what it will look like when it's finished--it will be perfect, and we'll never have to deal with pain or sickness ever again. Until then, Jesus will be with us through every trial and will help us be patient as He puts all the pieces of the puzzle together." – Ellie Shirk

Edges of the Puzzled8a2db42-0955-42c2-812a-af52117897e9Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEdges of the PuzzleIan sighed and moved his wheelchair closer to the table. "Blaine, hang on. We have to put the edges of the puzzle together first, or else it will be harder to find where the other pieces go. Can you find some flat edges?""But I want to put the doggy together!" Blaine whined."You can, but first we have to find the edges." Ian started turning pieces over."But I want to put the dog together!" Blaine slouched in his chair."I bet I can find more edges than you," Ian said, slyly reaching for a piece."No! I can find more!" Suddenly grinning, Blaine began searching through the pile of pieces."Can I help?" Renee, the fifth of their six sisters, stopped by the table."No, you need to get your math problems corrected," Mom said, tapping the counter. "Come here."Ten minutes later, the puzzle was finished and forgotten, and Blaine and Renee were outside, building a snowman with their sisters Maureen and Cecilia while Ian watched them from the patio door."Thank you for being patient with Blaine and keeping him occupied so I could finish correcting your sister's schoolwork." Mom noticed Ian's face. "What's the matter?"Ian backed his wheelchair away from the door. "I just wish I could be out there with them." He looked down at the casts on his legs. "Why do my legs have to take so long to heal?""They have to form osteoclasts and osteoblasts and rebuild what's been broken." Mom smiled at Ian's grimace. "That's what you get when your mother was a nurse. I know it's hard, but I also know you can persevere.""It's the persevering I'm not good at. I just get restless and irritable.""Like Blaine. You'd rather be putting together the dog than finding the edges." Mom tapped the puzzle. "But skipping the edges would leave the puzzle unfinished. I know it's hard to be patient, but God will give you grace to get through it. Remember that He's working on a bigger picture than what we see, but we know what it will look like when it's finished--it will be perfect, and we'll never have to deal with pain or sickness ever again. Until then, Jesus will be with us through every trial and will help us be patient as He puts all the pieces of the puzzle together." – Ellie Shirk

Ian sighed and moved his wheelchair closer to the table. "Blaine, hang on. We have to put the edges of the puzzle together first, or else it will be harder to find where the other pieces go. Can you find some flat edges?""But I want to put the doggy together!" Blaine whined."You can, but first we have to find the edges." Ian started turning pieces over."But I want to put the dog together!" Blaine slouched in his chair."I bet I can find more edges than you," Ian said, slyly reaching for a piece."No! I can find more!" Suddenly grinning, Blaine began searching through the pile of pieces."Can I help?" Renee, the fifth of their six sisters, stopped by the table."No, you need to get your math problems corrected," Mom said, tapping the counter. "Come here."Ten minutes later, the puzzle was finished and forgotten, and Blaine and Renee were outside, building a snowman with their sisters Maureen and Cecilia while Ian watched them from the patio door."Thank you for being patient with Blaine and keeping him occupied so I could finish correcting your sister's schoolwork." Mom noticed Ian's face. "What's the matter?"Ian backed his wheelchair away from the door. "I just wish I could be out there with them." He looked down at the casts on his legs. "Why do my legs have to take so long to heal?""They have to form osteoclasts and osteoblasts and rebuild what's been broken." Mom smiled at Ian's grimace. "That's what you get when your mother was a nurse. I know it's hard, but I also know you can persevere.""It's the persevering I'm not good at. I just get restless and irritable.""Like Blaine. You'd rather be putting together the dog than finding the edges." Mom tapped the puzzle. "But skipping the edges would leave the puzzle unfinished. I know it's hard to be patient, but God will give you grace to get through it. Remember that He's working on a bigger picture than what we see, but we know what it will look like when it's finished--it will be perfect, and we'll never have to deal with pain or sickness ever again. Until then, Jesus will be with us through every trial and will help us be patient as He puts all the pieces of the puzzle together." – Ellie Shirk

Edges of the Puzzlee6458b6e-f9c0-4eeb-b61d-7f3d6e884cd6Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: Judah Changes (2024) We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 23: Judah Changes (2024)df1ca1b2-8cef-4669-a52b-0648953a0c19Tue, 23 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: We Believe (2024) While faith is deeply personal, it is not an isolated act. Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the reality that our faith is communal. It is lived out and passed down in the context of community. We also learn that faith is truly the beginning of eternal life. Despite the sufferings of this world, when we walk by faith, we experience a taste of heaven here and now. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 163-169. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

While faith is deeply personal, it is not an isolated act. Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the reality that our faith is communal. It is lived out and passed down in the context of community. We also learn that faith is truly the beginning of eternal life. Despite the sufferings of this world, when we walk by faith, we experience a taste of heaven here and now. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 163-169. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 23: We Believe (2024)51f7cc2a-aece-43c8-8058-7b8048b5eddcTue, 23 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: We Believe (2024) While faith is deeply personal, it is not an isolated act. Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the reality that our faith is communal. It is lived out and passed down in the context of community. We also learn that faith is truly the beginning of eternal life. Despite the sufferings of this world, when we walk by faith, we experience a taste of heaven here and now. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 163-169. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

While faith is deeply personal, it is not an isolated act. Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the reality that our faith is communal. It is lived out and passed down in the context of community. We also learn that faith is truly the beginning of eternal life. Despite the sufferings of this world, when we walk by faith, we experience a taste of heaven here and now. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 163-169. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 23: We Believe (2024)4aca1266-e63e-4342-bc88-415a66e35a1dTue, 23 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: Judah Changes (2024) We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 23: Judah Changes (2024)8dab9976-803d-4036-a7cf-d62a70ae0d8eTue, 23 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: Judah Changes (2024) We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 23: Judah Changes (2024)c682f7b8-aa53-4c90-b505-f6b1bf885561Tue, 23 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: Judah Changes (2024) We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 23: Judah Changes (2024)0220d29a-0980-4f97-b01d-15fbbd5cc4deTue, 23 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDing Dong Ditch"Where are you guys going?" asked Brooks when he saw his twin neighbors, Anthony and Luca, coming down the sidewalk.Luca grinned. "Come on. You'll see." Curious, Brooks walked along with them. He was surprised when they stopped in front of the home of their elderly neighbor, Mrs. Wilson. Luca pointed at some bushes on the side of the house. "Those will make a good hiding place." Anthony nodded and looked at Brooks. "We thought Mrs. Wilson might enjoy a few friendly rounds of Ding Dong Ditch. You know, when you ring someone's doorbell and then run and hide.""I know what Ding Dong Ditch is," said Brooks. "And Mrs. Wilson would definitely not enjoy it.""Aw, come on, it's just a game. And even if she sees us, she doesn't know who we are," said Anthony. "Don't be such a wimp!" Anthony and Luca tiptoed up the porch steps. With Anthony close behind, Luca punched the bell. Then they ran for the bushes. Brooks quickly looked around and, seeing a newspaper lying on the sidewalk, picked it up and ran up the steps to the front door.A moment later, the door swung open, and there stood Mrs. Wilson, squinting out of the dark hallway. "Yes?" she said in her quivering voice."Excuse me, Mrs. Wilson," said Brooks, holding out the paper. "You didn't pick up your newspaper this morning, so I thought I'd bring it to you.""Oh, thank you!" said Mrs. Wilson. "Aren't you kind! You're Brooks, aren't you?" Brooks nodded, and Mrs. Wilson smiled. "Yes, I've seen you at church. You know, I sometimes get frustrated when this old body of mine makes it hard for me to do even simple things, but when I was having my quiet time with Jesus this morning, He reminded me that He still loves me and will always take care of me. And then He sent you to bring me my newspaper!" Mrs. Wilson turned and saw the twins peeking out from behind the bushes. "Oh, and there's Anthony and Luca Soldano. I know your parents!" The twins' eyebrows shot up in alarm. "The next time I see them I'll tell them how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness," Mrs. Wilson said. "Kids aren't always so nice around here, you know.""Yes, ma'am," said Brooks, glancing over at Anthony and Luca. "We know." – Sam L. Sullivan

"Where are you guys going?" asked Brooks when he saw his twin neighbors, Anthony and Luca, coming down the sidewalk.Luca grinned. "Come on. You'll see." Curious, Brooks walked along with them. He was surprised when they stopped in front of the home of their elderly neighbor, Mrs. Wilson. Luca pointed at some bushes on the side of the house. "Those will make a good hiding place." Anthony nodded and looked at Brooks. "We thought Mrs. Wilson might enjoy a few friendly rounds of Ding Dong Ditch. You know, when you ring someone's doorbell and then run and hide.""I know what Ding Dong Ditch is," said Brooks. "And Mrs. Wilson would definitely not enjoy it.""Aw, come on, it's just a game. And even if she sees us, she doesn't know who we are," said Anthony. "Don't be such a wimp!" Anthony and Luca tiptoed up the porch steps. With Anthony close behind, Luca punched the bell. Then they ran for the bushes. Brooks quickly looked around and, seeing a newspaper lying on the sidewalk, picked it up and ran up the steps to the front door.A moment later, the door swung open, and there stood Mrs. Wilson, squinting out of the dark hallway. "Yes?" she said in her quivering voice."Excuse me, Mrs. Wilson," said Brooks, holding out the paper. "You didn't pick up your newspaper this morning, so I thought I'd bring it to you.""Oh, thank you!" said Mrs. Wilson. "Aren't you kind! You're Brooks, aren't you?" Brooks nodded, and Mrs. Wilson smiled. "Yes, I've seen you at church. You know, I sometimes get frustrated when this old body of mine makes it hard for me to do even simple things, but when I was having my quiet time with Jesus this morning, He reminded me that He still loves me and will always take care of me. And then He sent you to bring me my newspaper!" Mrs. Wilson turned and saw the twins peeking out from behind the bushes. "Oh, and there's Anthony and Luca Soldano. I know your parents!" The twins' eyebrows shot up in alarm. "The next time I see them I'll tell them how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness," Mrs. Wilson said. "Kids aren't always so nice around here, you know.""Yes, ma'am," said Brooks, glancing over at Anthony and Luca. "We know." – Sam L. Sullivan

Ding Dong Ditcha219aea0-c8e2-4a48-9d0e-0d9ef2632aa7Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDing Dong Ditch"Where are you guys going?" asked Brooks when he saw his twin neighbors, Anthony and Luca, coming down the sidewalk.Luca grinned. "Come on. You'll see." Curious, Brooks walked along with them. He was surprised when they stopped in front of the home of their elderly neighbor, Mrs. Wilson. Luca pointed at some bushes on the side of the house. "Those will make a good hiding place." Anthony nodded and looked at Brooks. "We thought Mrs. Wilson might enjoy a few friendly rounds of Ding Dong Ditch. You know, when you ring someone's doorbell and then run and hide.""I know what Ding Dong Ditch is," said Brooks. "And Mrs. Wilson would definitely not enjoy it.""Aw, come on, it's just a game. And even if she sees us, she doesn't know who we are," said Anthony. "Don't be such a wimp!" Anthony and Luca tiptoed up the porch steps. With Anthony close behind, Luca punched the bell. Then they ran for the bushes. Brooks quickly looked around and, seeing a newspaper lying on the sidewalk, picked it up and ran up the steps to the front door.A moment later, the door swung open, and there stood Mrs. Wilson, squinting out of the dark hallway. "Yes?" she said in her quivering voice."Excuse me, Mrs. Wilson," said Brooks, holding out the paper. "You didn't pick up your newspaper this morning, so I thought I'd bring it to you.""Oh, thank you!" said Mrs. Wilson. "Aren't you kind! You're Brooks, aren't you?" Brooks nodded, and Mrs. Wilson smiled. "Yes, I've seen you at church. You know, I sometimes get frustrated when this old body of mine makes it hard for me to do even simple things, but when I was having my quiet time with Jesus this morning, He reminded me that He still loves me and will always take care of me. And then He sent you to bring me my newspaper!" Mrs. Wilson turned and saw the twins peeking out from behind the bushes. "Oh, and there's Anthony and Luca Soldano. I know your parents!" The twins' eyebrows shot up in alarm. "The next time I see them I'll tell them how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness," Mrs. Wilson said. "Kids aren't always so nice around here, you know.""Yes, ma'am," said Brooks, glancing over at Anthony and Luca. "We know." – Sam L. Sullivan

"Where are you guys going?" asked Brooks when he saw his twin neighbors, Anthony and Luca, coming down the sidewalk.Luca grinned. "Come on. You'll see." Curious, Brooks walked along with them. He was surprised when they stopped in front of the home of their elderly neighbor, Mrs. Wilson. Luca pointed at some bushes on the side of the house. "Those will make a good hiding place." Anthony nodded and looked at Brooks. "We thought Mrs. Wilson might enjoy a few friendly rounds of Ding Dong Ditch. You know, when you ring someone's doorbell and then run and hide.""I know what Ding Dong Ditch is," said Brooks. "And Mrs. Wilson would definitely not enjoy it.""Aw, come on, it's just a game. And even if she sees us, she doesn't know who we are," said Anthony. "Don't be such a wimp!" Anthony and Luca tiptoed up the porch steps. With Anthony close behind, Luca punched the bell. Then they ran for the bushes. Brooks quickly looked around and, seeing a newspaper lying on the sidewalk, picked it up and ran up the steps to the front door.A moment later, the door swung open, and there stood Mrs. Wilson, squinting out of the dark hallway. "Yes?" she said in her quivering voice."Excuse me, Mrs. Wilson," said Brooks, holding out the paper. "You didn't pick up your newspaper this morning, so I thought I'd bring it to you.""Oh, thank you!" said Mrs. Wilson. "Aren't you kind! You're Brooks, aren't you?" Brooks nodded, and Mrs. Wilson smiled. "Yes, I've seen you at church. You know, I sometimes get frustrated when this old body of mine makes it hard for me to do even simple things, but when I was having my quiet time with Jesus this morning, He reminded me that He still loves me and will always take care of me. And then He sent you to bring me my newspaper!" Mrs. Wilson turned and saw the twins peeking out from behind the bushes. "Oh, and there's Anthony and Luca Soldano. I know your parents!" The twins' eyebrows shot up in alarm. "The next time I see them I'll tell them how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness," Mrs. Wilson said. "Kids aren't always so nice around here, you know.""Yes, ma'am," said Brooks, glancing over at Anthony and Luca. "We know." – Sam L. Sullivan

Ding Dong Ditchc9fc3c5c-d6d8-4f63-8d66-1d2a437bd806Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEntitlements and Frozen PipesIt's not common for an event to take over your life. In that list is frozen main water supply during winter. That's the story that starts this podcast episode. It's funny how God takes away anything we choose over Him. While often extremely painful, it is effective at pointing out our entitlements. Join me in this episode as I share how a really horrible week allowed me to improve my gratitude and humility. God's plans are sometimes painful, but to trust in Him is always the invitation. Plus this is a pretty funny story.

It's not common for an event to take over your life. In that list is frozen main water supply during winter. That's the story that starts this podcast episode. It's funny how God takes away anything we choose over Him. While often extremely painful, it is effective at pointing out our entitlements. Join me in this episode as I share how a really horrible week allowed me to improve my gratitude and humility. God's plans are sometimes painful, but to trust in Him is always the invitation. Plus this is a pretty funny story.

fullEntitlements and Frozen Pipes629c82d9-9caf-470f-8057-a37d5e938588Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Fasting Doctor: “Fasting Cures Obesity!”, This Controversial New Drug Melts Fat, Fasting Fixes Hormones! Skip Breakfast!There seems to be endless ways to lose weight and yet none seem to work, but could it be that there was one health metric that held the key to long term weight loss? Dr Jason Fung is a nephrologist (medical expert specialising in kidneys) and world-leading expert in intermittent fasting and low-carb diets. He is the author of bestselling books such as, ‘The Obesity Code’, ‘The Diabetes Code’, and ‘The Complete Guide to Fasting’. In this interview, Steven and Dr Jason discuss everything from the history behind dieting myths, how insulin causes weight gain, why you don’t need breakfast, how obesity is genetic, and the power of fasting. You can purchase Jason’s book, ‘The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally’, here: https://amzn.to/47K90z0 Follow Jason: Twitter - https://bit.ly/429c5rw Instagram - https://bit.ly/3Szn6iJ YouTube - https://bit.ly/4b0zfnT Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There seems to be endless ways to lose weight and yet none seem to work, but could it be that there was one health metric that held the key to long term weight loss? Dr Jason Fung is a nephrologist (medical expert specialising in kidneys) and world-leading expert in intermittent fasting and low-carb diets. He is the author of bestselling books such as, ‘The Obesity Code’, ‘The Diabetes Code’, and ‘The Complete Guide to Fasting’. In this interview, Steven and Dr Jason discuss everything from the history behind dieting myths, how insulin causes weight gain, why you don’t need breakfast, how obesity is genetic, and the power of fasting. You can purchase Jason’s book, ‘The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally’, here: https://amzn.to/47K90z0 Follow Jason: Twitter - https://bit.ly/429c5rw Instagram - https://bit.ly/3Szn6iJ YouTube - https://bit.ly/4b0zfnT Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Fasting Doctor: “Fasting Cures Obesity!”, This Controversial New Drug Melts Fat, Fasting Fixes Hormones! Skip Breakfast!18f2add1-73d8-4a35-8afb-dea1332c827fMon, 22 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +00005143https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Go to Joseph (2024) Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 22: Go to Joseph (2024)82c67074-505f-4352-bd6a-673f0869602dMon, 22 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Wrestling with Faith (2024) In our Catechism readings today, Fr. Mike reflects on the motives of credibility for believing in God. We learn that God offers us signs and proofs that show us that he truly is who he says he is. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between doubting the Faith and struggling with it. He assures us that wrestling with faith is a normal human experience. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 156-162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In our Catechism readings today, Fr. Mike reflects on the motives of credibility for believing in God. We learn that God offers us signs and proofs that show us that he truly is who he says he is. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between doubting the Faith and struggling with it. He assures us that wrestling with faith is a normal human experience. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 156-162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 22: Wrestling with Faith (2024)2f377cda-704e-45a4-92e9-53a053dbf1a5Mon, 22 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Wrestling with Faith (2024) In our Catechism readings today, Fr. Mike reflects on the motives of credibility for believing in God. We learn that God offers us signs and proofs that show us that he truly is who he says he is. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between doubting the Faith and struggling with it. He assures us that wrestling with faith is a normal human experience. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 156-162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In our Catechism readings today, Fr. Mike reflects on the motives of credibility for believing in God. We learn that God offers us signs and proofs that show us that he truly is who he says he is. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between doubting the Faith and struggling with it. He assures us that wrestling with faith is a normal human experience. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 156-162. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 22: Wrestling with Faith (2024)89d7be61-4b6a-461b-bea1-b922d17a4bfdMon, 22 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Go to Joseph (2024) Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 22: Go to Joseph (2024)dab28bf6-78e4-49d6-a130-af2d3d2bb154Mon, 22 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Go to Joseph (2024) Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 22: Go to Joseph (2024)aca4bc20-036a-41ee-9dfa-71c4e5c691bbMon, 22 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Go to Joseph (2024) Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 22: Go to Joseph (2024)a4c8c1e2-8a46-493f-ae3a-6a329563aa19Mon, 22 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBeauty or Ashes"Harrison, the ashes from the fire we built last night haven't been emptied out yet," said Mom. "Can you take care of that? And don't forget to bundle up--it's cold out there!"Harrison put on his coat and boots and filled a bucket with ashes from the fireplace. He hurried out the door and trudged through the deep snow to the garden. Standing at the edge of the yard, he tossed the ashes from the bucket and then watched as the wind scattered the dark soot across the snow.Dad came and stood beside him. "Those ashes sure messed up the beautiful snow, didn't they?" Harrison nodded, and they quietly watched as the wind continued to scatter ashes across the yard.Harrison looked up at the sky. "It's starting to snow. The new snow will cover up those dirty ashes, and then the yard will be all white and clean again. Mom will like that--she likes it when a fresh layer of snow falls and covers up the dirt.""I know," said Dad. After a moment, he added, "Those ashes remind me of what sin does. It leaves dirty marks behind. The only way to clean them away is for Jesus to forgive our sin.""We had a lesson about that at church," said Harrison. "When we confess our sin, God forgives us and makes us clean. A verse we learned says He makes us whiter than snow.""Yes," said Dad. "Another verse tells us that when God forgives us, He doesn't remember our sin anymore--He doesn't ever think about it." Dad pointed to the ashes. "New snow covers up the dirty ashes, but we might still remember that they're under that fresh, clean layer of snow. And even after God forgives our sin, we often remember the blot it has made. We don't always forget it so easily.""So what should we do?" asked Harrison."We need to remember than unlike the ashes under the snow, our sin truly is gone," said Dad. "Jesus paid for our sins on the cross, and when He forgives us, He makes us completely clean." Harrison and his dad watched as the falling snow began to cover the ashes on the ground. Then they smiled at each other and made their way back toward the house. – Trula H. Bensinger

"Harrison, the ashes from the fire we built last night haven't been emptied out yet," said Mom. "Can you take care of that? And don't forget to bundle up--it's cold out there!"Harrison put on his coat and boots and filled a bucket with ashes from the fireplace. He hurried out the door and trudged through the deep snow to the garden. Standing at the edge of the yard, he tossed the ashes from the bucket and then watched as the wind scattered the dark soot across the snow.Dad came and stood beside him. "Those ashes sure messed up the beautiful snow, didn't they?" Harrison nodded, and they quietly watched as the wind continued to scatter ashes across the yard.Harrison looked up at the sky. "It's starting to snow. The new snow will cover up those dirty ashes, and then the yard will be all white and clean again. Mom will like that--she likes it when a fresh layer of snow falls and covers up the dirt.""I know," said Dad. After a moment, he added, "Those ashes remind me of what sin does. It leaves dirty marks behind. The only way to clean them away is for Jesus to forgive our sin.""We had a lesson about that at church," said Harrison. "When we confess our sin, God forgives us and makes us clean. A verse we learned says He makes us whiter than snow.""Yes," said Dad. "Another verse tells us that when God forgives us, He doesn't remember our sin anymore--He doesn't ever think about it." Dad pointed to the ashes. "New snow covers up the dirty ashes, but we might still remember that they're under that fresh, clean layer of snow. And even after God forgives our sin, we often remember the blot it has made. We don't always forget it so easily.""So what should we do?" asked Harrison."We need to remember than unlike the ashes under the snow, our sin truly is gone," said Dad. "Jesus paid for our sins on the cross, and when He forgives us, He makes us completely clean." Harrison and his dad watched as the falling snow began to cover the ashes on the ground. Then they smiled at each other and made their way back toward the house. – Trula H. Bensinger

Beauty or Ashes3cd3cc44-f6e7-4741-a6d5-515887328e9bMon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBeauty or Ashes"Harrison, the ashes from the fire we built last night haven't been emptied out yet," said Mom. "Can you take care of that? And don't forget to bundle up--it's cold out there!"Harrison put on his coat and boots and filled a bucket with ashes from the fireplace. He hurried out the door and trudged through the deep snow to the garden. Standing at the edge of the yard, he tossed the ashes from the bucket and then watched as the wind scattered the dark soot across the snow.Dad came and stood beside him. "Those ashes sure messed up the beautiful snow, didn't they?" Harrison nodded, and they quietly watched as the wind continued to scatter ashes across the yard.Harrison looked up at the sky. "It's starting to snow. The new snow will cover up those dirty ashes, and then the yard will be all white and clean again. Mom will like that--she likes it when a fresh layer of snow falls and covers up the dirt.""I know," said Dad. After a moment, he added, "Those ashes remind me of what sin does. It leaves dirty marks behind. The only way to clean them away is for Jesus to forgive our sin.""We had a lesson about that at church," said Harrison. "When we confess our sin, God forgives us and makes us clean. A verse we learned says He makes us whiter than snow.""Yes," said Dad. "Another verse tells us that when God forgives us, He doesn't remember our sin anymore--He doesn't ever think about it." Dad pointed to the ashes. "New snow covers up the dirty ashes, but we might still remember that they're under that fresh, clean layer of snow. And even after God forgives our sin, we often remember the blot it has made. We don't always forget it so easily.""So what should we do?" asked Harrison."We need to remember than unlike the ashes under the snow, our sin truly is gone," said Dad. "Jesus paid for our sins on the cross, and when He forgives us, He makes us completely clean." Harrison and his dad watched as the falling snow began to cover the ashes on the ground. Then they smiled at each other and made their way back toward the house. – Trula H. Bensinger

"Harrison, the ashes from the fire we built last night haven't been emptied out yet," said Mom. "Can you take care of that? And don't forget to bundle up--it's cold out there!"Harrison put on his coat and boots and filled a bucket with ashes from the fireplace. He hurried out the door and trudged through the deep snow to the garden. Standing at the edge of the yard, he tossed the ashes from the bucket and then watched as the wind scattered the dark soot across the snow.Dad came and stood beside him. "Those ashes sure messed up the beautiful snow, didn't they?" Harrison nodded, and they quietly watched as the wind continued to scatter ashes across the yard.Harrison looked up at the sky. "It's starting to snow. The new snow will cover up those dirty ashes, and then the yard will be all white and clean again. Mom will like that--she likes it when a fresh layer of snow falls and covers up the dirt.""I know," said Dad. After a moment, he added, "Those ashes remind me of what sin does. It leaves dirty marks behind. The only way to clean them away is for Jesus to forgive our sin.""We had a lesson about that at church," said Harrison. "When we confess our sin, God forgives us and makes us clean. A verse we learned says He makes us whiter than snow.""Yes," said Dad. "Another verse tells us that when God forgives us, He doesn't remember our sin anymore--He doesn't ever think about it." Dad pointed to the ashes. "New snow covers up the dirty ashes, but we might still remember that they're under that fresh, clean layer of snow. And even after God forgives our sin, we often remember the blot it has made. We don't always forget it so easily.""So what should we do?" asked Harrison."We need to remember than unlike the ashes under the snow, our sin truly is gone," said Dad. "Jesus paid for our sins on the cross, and when He forgives us, He makes us completely clean." Harrison and his dad watched as the falling snow began to cover the ashes on the ground. Then they smiled at each other and made their way back toward the house. – Trula H. Bensinger

Beauty or Ashes281769c2-1d44-4528-b316-28e6444a4db2Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Walking with God (2024) Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 21: Walking with God (2024)052f80bc-dd31-4fe2-8471-c5f7edb9db6dSun, 21 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Believing God (2024) Fr. Mike continues reflecting on the meaning of faith and how it works in our lives. We learn that faith is a grace from God, a supernatural virtue that is not contrary to human freedom or reason. Fr. Mike reminds us that to have faith is not just to believe in God, but to believe God and everything he says. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 150-155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues reflecting on the meaning of faith and how it works in our lives. We learn that faith is a grace from God, a supernatural virtue that is not contrary to human freedom or reason. Fr. Mike reminds us that to have faith is not just to believe in God, but to believe God and everything he says. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 150-155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 21: Believing God (2024)c8172d41-cf83-4bf3-a744-5caca1e92c6bSun, 21 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Believing God (2024) Fr. Mike continues reflecting on the meaning of faith and how it works in our lives. We learn that faith is a grace from God, a supernatural virtue that is not contrary to human freedom or reason. Fr. Mike reminds us that to have faith is not just to believe in God, but to believe God and everything he says. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 150-155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues reflecting on the meaning of faith and how it works in our lives. We learn that faith is a grace from God, a supernatural virtue that is not contrary to human freedom or reason. Fr. Mike reminds us that to have faith is not just to believe in God, but to believe God and everything he says. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 150-155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 21: Believing God (2024)8b8023c5-66fc-4cef-8aca-f3667b1f7028Sun, 21 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Walking with God (2024) Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 21: Walking with God (2024)815d1f1c-d018-434d-a55e-5cfaf03a2e5aSun, 21 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Walking with God (2024) Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 21: Walking with God (2024)f50c7ecd-e391-45ea-a877-1b7a83ae517dSun, 21 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Walking with God (2024) Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 21: Walking with God (2024)2a5dc881-1895-4fc8-afd5-2b73266edd83Sun, 21 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTerrible Twos"No!" cried Tynlee as her little brother pushed a pile of magazines off the coffee table. She sighed and turned to her mother. "What's with Bridger today? He made a mess with his food at breakfast, drew all over my math homework, and tried to drown my stuffed animals in the bathtub!""Some people call his age the terrible twos," said Mom. "But I prefer to think of it as the curious twos. It's an age when children are learning about the world and want to get into everything."Tynlee grinned as she rearranged the magazines. "It must be hard having such a naughty little boy after having a perfect child like me."Mom laughed. "You'll get a chance to see yourself at that age when Aunt Gina comes next week. She has a video she made the summer we went to her wedding. You were only two years old then.""Oh, good," Tynlee said. "I'll make sure Bridger watches it and sees how a two-year-old is supposed to act!"The next week, Tynlee and her family gathered around her aunt's computer to see the video. "Oh, look!" Tynlee said as the screen showed the family seated around the table. "That's me in my high chair, saying grace--how sweet.""Look again," said Aunt Gina.Tynlee gasped. "I can't believe it! I'm pouring milk on the floor." More scenes passed. "Why is the dog hiding under the chair?" asked Tynlee."You pulled his tail," replied Dad."Here you are dressed for the wedding," said Mom. "You did look really cute."Tynlee smiled at herself wearing a fancy white dress with blue bows.In the next scene, the white dress was covered with brown streaks. "Just when we were about to leave for the church, you got outside and played in a mud puddle," Aunt Gina explained.Tynlee grinned as Bridger climbed up on her lap. "Hey, buddy. From now on, I'll be more patient with you. I can see I had a lot to learn when I was your age too."Mom nodded thoughtfully. "That's exactly how we should treat our brothers and sisters in Christ too. We need to be patient with one another as we learn and grow in our relationship with Jesus. We all make mistakes, but Jesus forgives us and helps us learn to do better. We should be that way too." – Ruth McQuilkin

"No!" cried Tynlee as her little brother pushed a pile of magazines off the coffee table. She sighed and turned to her mother. "What's with Bridger today? He made a mess with his food at breakfast, drew all over my math homework, and tried to drown my stuffed animals in the bathtub!""Some people call his age the terrible twos," said Mom. "But I prefer to think of it as the curious twos. It's an age when children are learning about the world and want to get into everything."Tynlee grinned as she rearranged the magazines. "It must be hard having such a naughty little boy after having a perfect child like me."Mom laughed. "You'll get a chance to see yourself at that age when Aunt Gina comes next week. She has a video she made the summer we went to her wedding. You were only two years old then.""Oh, good," Tynlee said. "I'll make sure Bridger watches it and sees how a two-year-old is supposed to act!"The next week, Tynlee and her family gathered around her aunt's computer to see the video. "Oh, look!" Tynlee said as the screen showed the family seated around the table. "That's me in my high chair, saying grace--how sweet.""Look again," said Aunt Gina.Tynlee gasped. "I can't believe it! I'm pouring milk on the floor." More scenes passed. "Why is the dog hiding under the chair?" asked Tynlee."You pulled his tail," replied Dad."Here you are dressed for the wedding," said Mom. "You did look really cute."Tynlee smiled at herself wearing a fancy white dress with blue bows.In the next scene, the white dress was covered with brown streaks. "Just when we were about to leave for the church, you got outside and played in a mud puddle," Aunt Gina explained.Tynlee grinned as Bridger climbed up on her lap. "Hey, buddy. From now on, I'll be more patient with you. I can see I had a lot to learn when I was your age too."Mom nodded thoughtfully. "That's exactly how we should treat our brothers and sisters in Christ too. We need to be patient with one another as we learn and grow in our relationship with Jesus. We all make mistakes, but Jesus forgives us and helps us learn to do better. We should be that way too." – Ruth McQuilkin

Terrible Twos127996f5-3b20-49f8-b0f1-c36dacc3c521Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTerrible Twos"No!" cried Tynlee as her little brother pushed a pile of magazines off the coffee table. She sighed and turned to her mother. "What's with Bridger today? He made a mess with his food at breakfast, drew all over my math homework, and tried to drown my stuffed animals in the bathtub!""Some people call his age the terrible twos," said Mom. "But I prefer to think of it as the curious twos. It's an age when children are learning about the world and want to get into everything."Tynlee grinned as she rearranged the magazines. "It must be hard having such a naughty little boy after having a perfect child like me."Mom laughed. "You'll get a chance to see yourself at that age when Aunt Gina comes next week. She has a video she made the summer we went to her wedding. You were only two years old then.""Oh, good," Tynlee said. "I'll make sure Bridger watches it and sees how a two-year-old is supposed to act!"The next week, Tynlee and her family gathered around her aunt's computer to see the video. "Oh, look!" Tynlee said as the screen showed the family seated around the table. "That's me in my high chair, saying grace--how sweet.""Look again," said Aunt Gina.Tynlee gasped. "I can't believe it! I'm pouring milk on the floor." More scenes passed. "Why is the dog hiding under the chair?" asked Tynlee."You pulled his tail," replied Dad."Here you are dressed for the wedding," said Mom. "You did look really cute."Tynlee smiled at herself wearing a fancy white dress with blue bows.In the next scene, the white dress was covered with brown streaks. "Just when we were about to leave for the church, you got outside and played in a mud puddle," Aunt Gina explained.Tynlee grinned as Bridger climbed up on her lap. "Hey, buddy. From now on, I'll be more patient with you. I can see I had a lot to learn when I was your age too."Mom nodded thoughtfully. "That's exactly how we should treat our brothers and sisters in Christ too. We need to be patient with one another as we learn and grow in our relationship with Jesus. We all make mistakes, but Jesus forgives us and helps us learn to do better. We should be that way too." – Ruth McQuilkin

"No!" cried Tynlee as her little brother pushed a pile of magazines off the coffee table. She sighed and turned to her mother. "What's with Bridger today? He made a mess with his food at breakfast, drew all over my math homework, and tried to drown my stuffed animals in the bathtub!""Some people call his age the terrible twos," said Mom. "But I prefer to think of it as the curious twos. It's an age when children are learning about the world and want to get into everything."Tynlee grinned as she rearranged the magazines. "It must be hard having such a naughty little boy after having a perfect child like me."Mom laughed. "You'll get a chance to see yourself at that age when Aunt Gina comes next week. She has a video she made the summer we went to her wedding. You were only two years old then.""Oh, good," Tynlee said. "I'll make sure Bridger watches it and sees how a two-year-old is supposed to act!"The next week, Tynlee and her family gathered around her aunt's computer to see the video. "Oh, look!" Tynlee said as the screen showed the family seated around the table. "That's me in my high chair, saying grace--how sweet.""Look again," said Aunt Gina.Tynlee gasped. "I can't believe it! I'm pouring milk on the floor." More scenes passed. "Why is the dog hiding under the chair?" asked Tynlee."You pulled his tail," replied Dad."Here you are dressed for the wedding," said Mom. "You did look really cute."Tynlee smiled at herself wearing a fancy white dress with blue bows.In the next scene, the white dress was covered with brown streaks. "Just when we were about to leave for the church, you got outside and played in a mud puddle," Aunt Gina explained.Tynlee grinned as Bridger climbed up on her lap. "Hey, buddy. From now on, I'll be more patient with you. I can see I had a lot to learn when I was your age too."Mom nodded thoughtfully. "That's exactly how we should treat our brothers and sisters in Christ too. We need to be patient with one another as we learn and grow in our relationship with Jesus. We all make mistakes, but Jesus forgives us and helps us learn to do better. We should be that way too." – Ruth McQuilkin

Terrible Twosb81a0e5b-dcae-4b5c-8970-1cf742fa7adbSun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/21/24 Holy Moments: Ordinary Moments Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Holy moments are ordinary moments reconsidered. An ordinary life is not an obstacle to a holy life. In fact, every extraordinary life is made up of ordinary moments that we choose to make into holy moments. Mass Readings from January 21, 2024: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalms 25:4-91 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Holy moments are ordinary moments reconsidered. An ordinary life is not an obstacle to a holy life. In fact, every extraordinary life is made up of ordinary moments that we choose to make into holy moments. Mass Readings from January 21, 2024: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalms 25:4-91 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20

full01/21/24 Holy Moments: Ordinary Momentsb375f844-562a-4a41-bcaf-ba41e326a5c2Sat, 20 Jan 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/21/24 Holy Moments: Ordinary Moments Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Holy moments are ordinary moments reconsidered. An ordinary life is not an obstacle to a holy life. In fact, every extraordinary life is made up of ordinary moments that we choose to make into holy moments. Mass Readings from January 21, 2024: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalms 25:4-91 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Holy moments are ordinary moments reconsidered. An ordinary life is not an obstacle to a holy life. In fact, every extraordinary life is made up of ordinary moments that we choose to make into holy moments. Mass Readings from January 21, 2024: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalms 25:4-91 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20

full01/21/24 Holy Moments: Ordinary Moments830a03bc-1213-4eaf-8db6-14fe11777e40Sat, 20 Jan 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/21/24 Holy Moments: Ordinary Moments Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Holy moments are ordinary moments reconsidered. An ordinary life is not an obstacle to a holy life. In fact, every extraordinary life is made up of ordinary moments that we choose to make into holy moments. Mass Readings from January 21, 2024: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalms 25:4-91 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Holy moments are ordinary moments reconsidered. An ordinary life is not an obstacle to a holy life. In fact, every extraordinary life is made up of ordinary moments that we choose to make into holy moments. Mass Readings from January 21, 2024: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalms 25:4-91 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20

full01/21/24 Holy Moments: Ordinary Momentse8383307-2849-4360-9f69-b06480a7dfe3Sat, 20 Jan 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2024)6f27b7f3-5e7d-4abe-90ff-df9cf11f8bb2Sat, 20 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Stepping in Faith (2024) As we dive into a new chapter today, we learn about how we are called to respond to God’s Revelation. In particular, we discover that Mary and Abraham are models of faith who show us how to be obedient by submitting our intellect and will to God. Fr. Mike assures us that even though God doesn’t usually give us the whole picture of our lives, he gives us just enough light to take the next step in faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 142-149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we dive into a new chapter today, we learn about how we are called to respond to God’s Revelation. In particular, we discover that Mary and Abraham are models of faith who show us how to be obedient by submitting our intellect and will to God. Fr. Mike assures us that even though God doesn’t usually give us the whole picture of our lives, he gives us just enough light to take the next step in faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 142-149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 20: Stepping in Faith (2024)79a5698f-664a-47d9-b43d-1b411188fce1Sat, 20 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Stepping in Faith (2024) As we dive into a new chapter today, we learn about how we are called to respond to God’s Revelation. In particular, we discover that Mary and Abraham are models of faith who show us how to be obedient by submitting our intellect and will to God. Fr. Mike assures us that even though God doesn’t usually give us the whole picture of our lives, he gives us just enough light to take the next step in faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 142-149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we dive into a new chapter today, we learn about how we are called to respond to God’s Revelation. In particular, we discover that Mary and Abraham are models of faith who show us how to be obedient by submitting our intellect and will to God. Fr. Mike assures us that even though God doesn’t usually give us the whole picture of our lives, he gives us just enough light to take the next step in faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 142-149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 20: Stepping in Faith (2024)3390dddd-0e9f-422e-a938-8c0780f299beSat, 20 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2024)9750f42e-95c6-4dc9-9dc2-6e9f2f5b661aSat, 20 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2024)a572fdce-9838-4711-800d-df024790b21dSat, 20 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2024)d46c48bd-97b2-437c-9fcf-6681c7fc3e89Sat, 20 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSecret ProjectJaden took the glue his mom handed him and ran out to the shed. He worked for a while on his secret project, then ran back to the house to find his father. "Dad, can I use a hammer and nails?" Dad helped him find what he needed, and Jaden grabbed the items and ran back to the shed. After working a little longer, Jaden made another trip to the house. "Paint," he said. "I need paint. Can I use some of yours, Maggie?" His sister agreed, so Jaden took the paint and darted out the door.After school the following day, Jaden's friend Kwan came over. Mom set out cookies and milk for the boys. "Thank you, Mrs. Trent," said Kwan. And when it was time for him to go home, Kwan politely thanked her for letting him come.Mom was impressed. "Kwan seems to be very polite," she said after he left. "Yeah, he's like that," said Jaden. "He even says thank you when our teacher hands papers back to him." Jaden rolled his eyes."Well, that's good," Mom said. "After all, God says we should be thankful for everything. That means little things too. God has done so much for us--Jesus died and rose again to save us from sin, and He shows His love to us in so many ways. One way is through the people He puts in our lives who love us, teach us, and help us. We should thank Him for that, and we should thank other people for their kindness too."After dinner, Jaden worked on his secret project for a little while. When he returned to the house, he was grinning. "Look," he said. "I'm finally done with my project. We learned how to make these in shop class at school." He handed out the things he had made. For Mom, there was a bird feeder; for Dad, a shoe rack; and for his sister, a jewelry box.Jaden beamed as his family exclaimed over the gifts and thanked him warmly. Then he thought of something. "Thanks for letting me use your paint for my project, Maggie. And thank you, Mom and Dad, for the glue and the hammer and nails. I couldn't have done it without your help." – Nance E. Keyes

Jaden took the glue his mom handed him and ran out to the shed. He worked for a while on his secret project, then ran back to the house to find his father. "Dad, can I use a hammer and nails?" Dad helped him find what he needed, and Jaden grabbed the items and ran back to the shed. After working a little longer, Jaden made another trip to the house. "Paint," he said. "I need paint. Can I use some of yours, Maggie?" His sister agreed, so Jaden took the paint and darted out the door.After school the following day, Jaden's friend Kwan came over. Mom set out cookies and milk for the boys. "Thank you, Mrs. Trent," said Kwan. And when it was time for him to go home, Kwan politely thanked her for letting him come.Mom was impressed. "Kwan seems to be very polite," she said after he left. "Yeah, he's like that," said Jaden. "He even says thank you when our teacher hands papers back to him." Jaden rolled his eyes."Well, that's good," Mom said. "After all, God says we should be thankful for everything. That means little things too. God has done so much for us--Jesus died and rose again to save us from sin, and He shows His love to us in so many ways. One way is through the people He puts in our lives who love us, teach us, and help us. We should thank Him for that, and we should thank other people for their kindness too."After dinner, Jaden worked on his secret project for a little while. When he returned to the house, he was grinning. "Look," he said. "I'm finally done with my project. We learned how to make these in shop class at school." He handed out the things he had made. For Mom, there was a bird feeder; for Dad, a shoe rack; and for his sister, a jewelry box.Jaden beamed as his family exclaimed over the gifts and thanked him warmly. Then he thought of something. "Thanks for letting me use your paint for my project, Maggie. And thank you, Mom and Dad, for the glue and the hammer and nails. I couldn't have done it without your help." – Nance E. Keyes

Secret Projectef49b60f-8510-41f0-a480-8b93975bbb7aSat, 20 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSecret ProjectJaden took the glue his mom handed him and ran out to the shed. He worked for a while on his secret project, then ran back to the house to find his father. "Dad, can I use a hammer and nails?" Dad helped him find what he needed, and Jaden grabbed the items and ran back to the shed. After working a little longer, Jaden made another trip to the house. "Paint," he said. "I need paint. Can I use some of yours, Maggie?" His sister agreed, so Jaden took the paint and darted out the door.After school the following day, Jaden's friend Kwan came over. Mom set out cookies and milk for the boys. "Thank you, Mrs. Trent," said Kwan. And when it was time for him to go home, Kwan politely thanked her for letting him come.Mom was impressed. "Kwan seems to be very polite," she said after he left. "Yeah, he's like that," said Jaden. "He even says thank you when our teacher hands papers back to him." Jaden rolled his eyes."Well, that's good," Mom said. "After all, God says we should be thankful for everything. That means little things too. God has done so much for us--Jesus died and rose again to save us from sin, and He shows His love to us in so many ways. One way is through the people He puts in our lives who love us, teach us, and help us. We should thank Him for that, and we should thank other people for their kindness too."After dinner, Jaden worked on his secret project for a little while. When he returned to the house, he was grinning. "Look," he said. "I'm finally done with my project. We learned how to make these in shop class at school." He handed out the things he had made. For Mom, there was a bird feeder; for Dad, a shoe rack; and for his sister, a jewelry box.Jaden beamed as his family exclaimed over the gifts and thanked him warmly. Then he thought of something. "Thanks for letting me use your paint for my project, Maggie. And thank you, Mom and Dad, for the glue and the hammer and nails. I couldn't have done it without your help." – Nance E. Keyes

Jaden took the glue his mom handed him and ran out to the shed. He worked for a while on his secret project, then ran back to the house to find his father. "Dad, can I use a hammer and nails?" Dad helped him find what he needed, and Jaden grabbed the items and ran back to the shed. After working a little longer, Jaden made another trip to the house. "Paint," he said. "I need paint. Can I use some of yours, Maggie?" His sister agreed, so Jaden took the paint and darted out the door.After school the following day, Jaden's friend Kwan came over. Mom set out cookies and milk for the boys. "Thank you, Mrs. Trent," said Kwan. And when it was time for him to go home, Kwan politely thanked her for letting him come.Mom was impressed. "Kwan seems to be very polite," she said after he left. "Yeah, he's like that," said Jaden. "He even says thank you when our teacher hands papers back to him." Jaden rolled his eyes."Well, that's good," Mom said. "After all, God says we should be thankful for everything. That means little things too. God has done so much for us--Jesus died and rose again to save us from sin, and He shows His love to us in so many ways. One way is through the people He puts in our lives who love us, teach us, and help us. We should thank Him for that, and we should thank other people for their kindness too."After dinner, Jaden worked on his secret project for a little while. When he returned to the house, he was grinning. "Look," he said. "I'm finally done with my project. We learned how to make these in shop class at school." He handed out the things he had made. For Mom, there was a bird feeder; for Dad, a shoe rack; and for his sister, a jewelry box.Jaden beamed as his family exclaimed over the gifts and thanked him warmly. Then he thought of something. "Thanks for letting me use your paint for my project, Maggie. And thank you, Mom and Dad, for the glue and the hammer and nails. I couldn't have done it without your help." – Nance E. Keyes

Secret Project1b7d8978-b1c3-48b0-9f9e-ee4c42f5d152Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOrphan to Inner Hero with David AskDeep inside every man is a boy desiring to become a hero. So often this boy gets stomped, beaten down, and stuffed into the corner of the needs of the world. Yet he's still there, in each of us men - longing for greatness. Longing to finally find and slay the dragon. Longing to be accepted and welcomed by the Father. Join me in this episode as David Ask and I have an amazing conversation about the inner call and journey of manhood. Where are we going, what's important, and how do we be true to ourselves on the journey. David shares powerful parts of his own story that will help guide as all. You can read more about David at www.davidask.com or find out more about his company at www.statguardplus.com  

Deep inside every man is a boy desiring to become a hero. So often this boy gets stomped, beaten down, and stuffed into the corner of the needs of the world. Yet he's still there, in each of us men - longing for greatness. Longing to finally find and slay the dragon. Longing to be accepted and welcomed by the Father. Join me in this episode as David Ask and I have an amazing conversation about the inner call and journey of manhood. Where are we going, what's important, and how do we be true to ourselves on the journey. David shares powerful parts of his own story that will help guide as all. You can read more about David at www.davidask.com or find out more about his company at www.statguardplus.com  

fullOrphan to Inner Hero with David Ask0e5dde03-e6c2-4714-a91b-459ad4b36742Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:45:05 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRenewal of the Mind | Girls Gone BibleIf you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. GGGB GANNNNGGG. LET’S GET READY TO RE(NEW) OUR MINDS THIS (NEW) YEAR. Join us for an informative conversation about RENEWING OUR MINDS with God’s Word. ROMANS 12:2  Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. What does it mean to “renew your mind”? Why is it beneficial and necessary? What are practical ways to achieve this renewal? Conversations around mental health/the mind are our favorites. Next week will be a continuation of the topic of mental health and we will be covering mental illness’ more in depth. We love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. GGGB GANNNNGGG. LET’S GET READY TO RE(NEW) OUR MINDS THIS (NEW) YEAR. Join us for an informative conversation about RENEWING OUR MINDS with God’s Word. ROMANS 12:2  Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. What does it mean to “renew your mind”? Why is it beneficial and necessary? What are practical ways to achieve this renewal? Conversations around mental health/the mind are our favorites. Next week will be a continuation of the topic of mental health and we will be covering mental illness’ more in depth. We love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullRenewal of the Mind | Girls Gone Bible8f66cd48-6a65-4435-80bc-880a33d40e56Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:02:16 +00003313https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2 EP6. Is It Satan Or Just Me?Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, talks with us about the enemy and how he often gets in our heads and makes us feel unworthy. Spiritual warfare is a real thing that happens all around us and the minute we can recognize it is the minute we can rebuke it and fill our hearts with only Jesus. We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, talks with us about the enemy and how he often gets in our heads and makes us feel unworthy. Spiritual warfare is a real thing that happens all around us and the minute we can recognize it is the minute we can rebuke it and fill our hearts with only Jesus. We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS2 EP6. Is It Satan Or Just Me?d06a1422-0ea2-4d87-a4e6-75d537c89b18Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 145: The Alarming Link Between Your GUT & Depression: Tim SpectorIn this week’s moment, gut health and diet expert Dr Tim Spector discusses the power of the microbiome, your crucial community of gut microbes. Discoveries about the microbiome have exploded in the last 10 years and revolutionised the way we see the tiny bugs living within our intestine. Tim sees the microbiome as an incredible pharmacy within us, as individual microbes pump out vital chemicals for your immune system. These chemicals also affect brain function and your moods, playing a vital role in depression, as this is directly linked to the quality of your gut microbes. How do you improve your microbiome? Food plays a vital role in feeding microbes, Tim says the key is to consume as diverse a range of plants as possible, aiming for 30 different types of plants a week to maximise the diversity of species in your gut. Listen To The Full Episode Here - https://g2ul0.app.link/zvl4zqtbtGb  Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Tim Spector:  https://www.instagram.com/tim.spector/?hl=en-gb https://tim-spector.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s moment, gut health and diet expert Dr Tim Spector discusses the power of the microbiome, your crucial community of gut microbes. Discoveries about the microbiome have exploded in the last 10 years and revolutionised the way we see the tiny bugs living within our intestine. Tim sees the microbiome as an incredible pharmacy within us, as individual microbes pump out vital chemicals for your immune system. These chemicals also affect brain function and your moods, playing a vital role in depression, as this is directly linked to the quality of your gut microbes. How do you improve your microbiome? Food plays a vital role in feeding microbes, Tim says the key is to consume as diverse a range of plants as possible, aiming for 30 different types of plants a week to maximise the diversity of species in your gut. Listen To The Full Episode Here - https://g2ul0.app.link/zvl4zqtbtGb  Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Tim Spector:  https://www.instagram.com/tim.spector/?hl=en-gb https://tim-spector.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 145: The Alarming Link Between Your GUT & Depression: Tim Spector7c08e3be-134b-477f-90ce-3a89a11584fcFri, 19 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000786https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2024)ef383965-586f-4e57-ba2f-ddb1f041a32eFri, 19 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Summary of Sacred Scripture (2024) Today, we arrive, with Fr. Mike, at the In Brief section for Article III. Together, we revisit eight of the main ideas or “nuggets” from the readings of the past six days. Fr. Mike concludes this section by reminding us of the importance of the unity between and veneration of the 46 books of the Old Testament and the 27 of the New. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 134-141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today, we arrive, with Fr. Mike, at the In Brief section for Article III. Together, we revisit eight of the main ideas or “nuggets” from the readings of the past six days. Fr. Mike concludes this section by reminding us of the importance of the unity between and veneration of the 46 books of the Old Testament and the 27 of the New. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 134-141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 19: Summary of Sacred Scripture (2024)9acaa514-e8d2-4f94-9975-2ced8377ba8bFri, 19 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Summary of Sacred Scripture (2024) Today, we arrive, with Fr. Mike, at the In Brief section for Article III. Together, we revisit eight of the main ideas or “nuggets” from the readings of the past six days. Fr. Mike concludes this section by reminding us of the importance of the unity between and veneration of the 46 books of the Old Testament and the 27 of the New. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 134-141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today, we arrive, with Fr. Mike, at the In Brief section for Article III. Together, we revisit eight of the main ideas or “nuggets” from the readings of the past six days. Fr. Mike concludes this section by reminding us of the importance of the unity between and veneration of the 46 books of the Old Testament and the 27 of the New. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 134-141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 19: Summary of Sacred Scripture (2024)71d95f58-2515-483e-bbd3-9a6c47ca675cFri, 19 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2024)7f946341-eab8-444e-bc36-48d332d9119bFri, 19 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2024)3eb17e41-18da-4ca6-8360-3143ed1f8a8bFri, 19 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2024)d385e95d-89e4-479f-8d18-b275a01f0786Fri, 19 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReally FreeAs Cypress sat down at the kitchen table to eat breakfast, an advertisement on the cereal box caught his attention. "Free gift!" he read. "Turbo power race car! See details on back." Cypress turned the box around so he could see the back. "Mom, look! I can get a turbo power race car for absolutely nothing! A car like that costs at least twenty dollars at the store.""Let me see that package," said Mom. "That offer sounds too good to be true." She studied the information about the car. "Cypress, did you notice what you need to include in the online order form for this car?""No," said Cypress. "What?"Mom pointed to the small print on the box. "You need to upload receipts showing that you purchased four boxes of cereal this month. And you also need to pay a shipping and handling fee so the car can be mailed to you.""What!" Cypress reached for the cereal box and read the words on the back. "After buying the cereal and paying for shipping, you'd probably be spending more than you would if you bought one of those cars at the store. That doesn't sound free to me!" Disappointed, Cypress put the cereal box away."When something is offered for free in cases like this, there's often something to buy first or some other requirement," said Mom.Cypress sighed. "I guess people have it right when they say if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is."Mom sat down at the table next to Cypress. "Well, that generally is the case. But I do know of one offer that also sounds too good to be true, and the gift really is free.""It is?" said Cypress. "What is it? Have you gotten it already?""Yes, I have. It's the gift of salvation--the gift of eternal life," Mom replied with a smile. "It's free to anyone who trusts Jesus as their Savior."Cypress grinned. "I guess I should have thought of that. Since I trust in Jesus, I've already gotten that free gift too!""It's a gift anyone can have," said Mom. "Now, let's thank the Lord for our breakfast and for His free gift of eternal life." – Dawn E. Maloney

As Cypress sat down at the kitchen table to eat breakfast, an advertisement on the cereal box caught his attention. "Free gift!" he read. "Turbo power race car! See details on back." Cypress turned the box around so he could see the back. "Mom, look! I can get a turbo power race car for absolutely nothing! A car like that costs at least twenty dollars at the store.""Let me see that package," said Mom. "That offer sounds too good to be true." She studied the information about the car. "Cypress, did you notice what you need to include in the online order form for this car?""No," said Cypress. "What?"Mom pointed to the small print on the box. "You need to upload receipts showing that you purchased four boxes of cereal this month. And you also need to pay a shipping and handling fee so the car can be mailed to you.""What!" Cypress reached for the cereal box and read the words on the back. "After buying the cereal and paying for shipping, you'd probably be spending more than you would if you bought one of those cars at the store. That doesn't sound free to me!" Disappointed, Cypress put the cereal box away."When something is offered for free in cases like this, there's often something to buy first or some other requirement," said Mom.Cypress sighed. "I guess people have it right when they say if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is."Mom sat down at the table next to Cypress. "Well, that generally is the case. But I do know of one offer that also sounds too good to be true, and the gift really is free.""It is?" said Cypress. "What is it? Have you gotten it already?""Yes, I have. It's the gift of salvation--the gift of eternal life," Mom replied with a smile. "It's free to anyone who trusts Jesus as their Savior."Cypress grinned. "I guess I should have thought of that. Since I trust in Jesus, I've already gotten that free gift too!""It's a gift anyone can have," said Mom. "Now, let's thank the Lord for our breakfast and for His free gift of eternal life." – Dawn E. Maloney

Really Free81f31a73-63a5-4f0e-bcff-fcd6289cd3ebFri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReally FreeAs Cypress sat down at the kitchen table to eat breakfast, an advertisement on the cereal box caught his attention. "Free gift!" he read. "Turbo power race car! See details on back." Cypress turned the box around so he could see the back. "Mom, look! I can get a turbo power race car for absolutely nothing! A car like that costs at least twenty dollars at the store.""Let me see that package," said Mom. "That offer sounds too good to be true." She studied the information about the car. "Cypress, did you notice what you need to include in the online order form for this car?""No," said Cypress. "What?"Mom pointed to the small print on the box. "You need to upload receipts showing that you purchased four boxes of cereal this month. And you also need to pay a shipping and handling fee so the car can be mailed to you.""What!" Cypress reached for the cereal box and read the words on the back. "After buying the cereal and paying for shipping, you'd probably be spending more than you would if you bought one of those cars at the store. That doesn't sound free to me!" Disappointed, Cypress put the cereal box away."When something is offered for free in cases like this, there's often something to buy first or some other requirement," said Mom.Cypress sighed. "I guess people have it right when they say if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is."Mom sat down at the table next to Cypress. "Well, that generally is the case. But I do know of one offer that also sounds too good to be true, and the gift really is free.""It is?" said Cypress. "What is it? Have you gotten it already?""Yes, I have. It's the gift of salvation--the gift of eternal life," Mom replied with a smile. "It's free to anyone who trusts Jesus as their Savior."Cypress grinned. "I guess I should have thought of that. Since I trust in Jesus, I've already gotten that free gift too!""It's a gift anyone can have," said Mom. "Now, let's thank the Lord for our breakfast and for His free gift of eternal life." – Dawn E. Maloney

As Cypress sat down at the kitchen table to eat breakfast, an advertisement on the cereal box caught his attention. "Free gift!" he read. "Turbo power race car! See details on back." Cypress turned the box around so he could see the back. "Mom, look! I can get a turbo power race car for absolutely nothing! A car like that costs at least twenty dollars at the store.""Let me see that package," said Mom. "That offer sounds too good to be true." She studied the information about the car. "Cypress, did you notice what you need to include in the online order form for this car?""No," said Cypress. "What?"Mom pointed to the small print on the box. "You need to upload receipts showing that you purchased four boxes of cereal this month. And you also need to pay a shipping and handling fee so the car can be mailed to you.""What!" Cypress reached for the cereal box and read the words on the back. "After buying the cereal and paying for shipping, you'd probably be spending more than you would if you bought one of those cars at the store. That doesn't sound free to me!" Disappointed, Cypress put the cereal box away."When something is offered for free in cases like this, there's often something to buy first or some other requirement," said Mom.Cypress sighed. "I guess people have it right when they say if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is."Mom sat down at the table next to Cypress. "Well, that generally is the case. But I do know of one offer that also sounds too good to be true, and the gift really is free.""It is?" said Cypress. "What is it? Have you gotten it already?""Yes, I have. It's the gift of salvation--the gift of eternal life," Mom replied with a smile. "It's free to anyone who trusts Jesus as their Savior."Cypress grinned. "I guess I should have thought of that. Since I trust in Jesus, I've already gotten that free gift too!""It's a gift anyone can have," said Mom. "Now, let's thank the Lord for our breakfast and for His free gift of eternal life." – Dawn E. Maloney

Really Freeb3a2aa76-43f9-4120-bb33-6a580f7bad30Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat If God Doesn’t Exist? What if there were no God? What does that idea look like if you follow it to its logical conclusion? It ain&#39;t pretty. Today, Fr. Mike shows us that meaning, dignity, and purpose come from the one who created everything. And the good news is that he made you on purpose, for a reason. And you matter.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What if there were no God? What does that idea look like if you follow it to its logical conclusion? It ain&#39;t pretty. Today, Fr. Mike shows us that meaning, dignity, and purpose come from the one who created everything. And the good news is that he made you on purpose, for a reason. And you matter.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat If God Doesn’t Exist?4651818e-2385-4591-9bbe-88ec99837127Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat If God Doesn’t Exist? What if there were no God? What does that idea look like if you follow it to its logical conclusion? It ain&#39;t pretty. Today, Fr. Mike shows us that meaning, dignity, and purpose come from the one who created everything. And the good news is that he made you on purpose, for a reason. And you matter.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What if there were no God? What does that idea look like if you follow it to its logical conclusion? It ain&#39;t pretty. Today, Fr. Mike shows us that meaning, dignity, and purpose come from the one who created everything. And the good news is that he made you on purpose, for a reason. And you matter.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat If God Doesn’t Exist?fa2eee26-8cfa-4b8d-9ca1-d51bb760ed18Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPLEASE Help Us!We will resume our regular episodes next week. Right now, we are humbly reaching out asking for your help. We&#39;ve worked so hard to keep this podcast free vs charging for the episodes but we have until mid February to gain your support or the podcast can&#39;t be sustained as it has been. We&#39;ve faithfully created this podcast for 6.5 years with over 10.7 million downloads, over 300 episodes, and kids from over 100 countries having FREE access to hearing the Bible come to life in this way. Families download this around 300,000 times a month; we have people in China who listen, families who listen that couldn&#39;t&#39; afford to pay per episode, families who say they aren&#39;t believers yet their kids still ask to listen! It takes us about 15-20 hrs a week to create 1 episode and now that we&#39;ve received this game changing news, we have to ask for your help. I didn&#39;t want to just ask for donations, we wanted to offer high quality bonus content in exchange; hence the Patreon page. For those of you who have been supporters for months or who&#39;ve been extremely generous, please know we THANK YOU. YOU have made it possible for us to carry on a few weeks post the big news. To join us in keeping the podcast going, please go here and click &quot;Support/Bonus Content.&quot; And whatever happens, we trust God&#39;s good plans and know He will be glorified. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We will resume our regular episodes next week. Right now, we are humbly reaching out asking for your help. We&#39;ve worked so hard to keep this podcast free vs charging for the episodes but we have until mid February to gain your support or the podcast can&#39;t be sustained as it has been. We&#39;ve faithfully created this podcast for 6.5 years with over 10.7 million downloads, over 300 episodes, and kids from over 100 countries having FREE access to hearing the Bible come to life in this way. Families download this around 300,000 times a month; we have people in China who listen, families who listen that couldn&#39;t&#39; afford to pay per episode, families who say they aren&#39;t believers yet their kids still ask to listen! It takes us about 15-20 hrs a week to create 1 episode and now that we&#39;ve received this game changing news, we have to ask for your help. I didn&#39;t want to just ask for donations, we wanted to offer high quality bonus content in exchange; hence the Patreon page. For those of you who have been supporters for months or who&#39;ve been extremely generous, please know we THANK YOU. YOU have made it possible for us to carry on a few weeks post the big news. To join us in keeping the podcast going, please go here and click &quot;Support/Bonus Content.&quot; And whatever happens, we trust God&#39;s good plans and know He will be glorified. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullPLEASE Help Us!35fd9319-1c67-4a72-96de-479705eabd01Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:38:48 +0000320https://216.73.216.191/allTags#850 - Psalms 114,115 – Trust in the LordThis episode is part 87 in a study of the book of Psalms. We look at two Psalms. The psalmists talk about the power of God vs the importance of idols. The call us to praise and trust in God. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-114115-trust-in-the-lord/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 87 in a study of the book of Psalms. We look at two Psalms. The psalmists talk about the power of God vs the importance of idols. The call us to praise and trust in God. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-114115-trust-in-the-lord/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#850 - Psalms 114,115 – Trust in the Lord3117c489-4912-4398-aa7b-f75b0e65e285Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000664https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Two Things Every Daughter Must HaveToday John, Devin, and Sam discuss the two primary needs your daughters must have from you. We dive into what these needs are and why ignoring them means destroying your daughter. We have learned an incredible amount of knowledge in raising daughters and this is an episode you will not want to miss. In addition to these chief premises, we give you 3 ways to make sure you are successful at accomplishing your call as a father. ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 40 mins of episode 142 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com, and become a part of the movement to become a man and a saint. Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today John, Devin, and Sam discuss the two primary needs your daughters must have from you. We dive into what these needs are and why ignoring them means destroying your daughter. We have learned an incredible amount of knowledge in raising daughters and this is an episode you will not want to miss. In addition to these chief premises, we give you 3 ways to make sure you are successful at accomplishing your call as a father. ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 40 mins of episode 142 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com, and become a part of the movement to become a man and a saint. Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Two Things Every Daughter Must Have8e1dfbc9-cf33-420e-8c0c-ca88f4b952ceThu, 18 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +00004201https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo. 1 Happiness Expert: If Your Friends Get Divorced So Will You! Single Friends Will Keep You Single! Obesity Is ContagiousEveryone is constantly looking for happiness, but maybe real happiness can be found where we least expect it. Arthur C. Brooks is a bestselling author of 13 books and Harvard professor where he teaches courses on leadership, happiness, and social entrepreneurship. He is the columnist of the popular weekly “How to Build a Life” column at The Atlantic. In this interview, Steven and Arthur discuss everything from why Arthur studies the science of happiness, the crucial importance of meaning and agency, why society is wrong at saying what causes happiness and why happiness is infectious. You can purchase Arthur’s most recent book, ‘Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier’, here: https://amzn.to/3O89WXf Follow Arthur: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3HnHLje Instagram - https://bit.ly/47CYaeq Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone is constantly looking for happiness, but maybe real happiness can be found where we least expect it. Arthur C. Brooks is a bestselling author of 13 books and Harvard professor where he teaches courses on leadership, happiness, and social entrepreneurship. He is the columnist of the popular weekly “How to Build a Life” column at The Atlantic. In this interview, Steven and Arthur discuss everything from why Arthur studies the science of happiness, the crucial importance of meaning and agency, why society is wrong at saying what causes happiness and why happiness is infectious. You can purchase Arthur’s most recent book, ‘Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier’, here: https://amzn.to/3O89WXf Follow Arthur: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3HnHLje Instagram - https://bit.ly/47CYaeq Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNo. 1 Happiness Expert: If Your Friends Get Divorced So Will You! Single Friends Will Keep You Single! Obesity Is Contagious3a2745f0-93e4-411e-b9a9-e740f8c2384cThu, 18 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +00005398https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2024)a3ca03c4-bdbf-47f2-9142-78a03ed9963fThu, 18 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Unity of the Testaments (2024) Fr. Mike unpacks the vital unity between the Old and New Testaments. Together, we examine prefigurements and types from the Old Testament being fulfilled in the New. We also examine the importance of the study of Scripture for each and every Catholic. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 128-133. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike unpacks the vital unity between the Old and New Testaments. Together, we examine prefigurements and types from the Old Testament being fulfilled in the New. We also examine the importance of the study of Scripture for each and every Catholic. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 128-133. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 18: The Unity of the Testaments (2024)fbf9a688-84da-4ac5-8572-98f5ca6b56b9Thu, 18 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Unity of the Testaments (2024) Fr. Mike unpacks the vital unity between the Old and New Testaments. Together, we examine prefigurements and types from the Old Testament being fulfilled in the New. We also examine the importance of the study of Scripture for each and every Catholic. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 128-133. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike unpacks the vital unity between the Old and New Testaments. Together, we examine prefigurements and types from the Old Testament being fulfilled in the New. We also examine the importance of the study of Scripture for each and every Catholic. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 128-133. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 18: The Unity of the Testaments (2024)ca138fca-2684-470e-beba-e134b2a73173Thu, 18 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2024)3bb397d7-4fb3-4d91-8053-d5e2ca94f677Thu, 18 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2024)44c003ff-2619-4a4d-a710-3538117933f3Thu, 18 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2024) Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2024)5d20ffc6-0519-4eec-a401-6443dcdb0a05Thu, 18 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPuppy LoveAurora's new puppy wriggled in her arms. "I'll call him Duke!" she announced. "Duke has a lot to learn," said Dad. "You'll need to train him by rewarding him when he's good and disciplining him when he's bad." Aurora laughed as Duke licked her face. "He won't be bad. I'll love him so much that he'll want to be good. You'll see. Duke will be the best dog in the whole world!"But Duke was not a good puppy. He dug up the flower bed and chewed on shoes. He didn't come when he was called. Aurora scolded and disciplined, but Duke went right on getting into trouble. "When I scold Duke, he acts like he's sorry," Aurora said one day. "So then I pet and hug him. But he turns around and does the same bad things all over again. Can't he see how much I love him? Why does he keep on being bad?""Sometimes it takes a long time to train a puppy," Dad said. "I'm sure Duke will learn eventually. But you know what? You and I have a lot in common with Duke.""What do you mean?" asked Aurora."When you got Duke, you said you were going to love him so much that he'd want to be good for you, remember? Instead, he gets into a lot of trouble--and we're often that way with God. He loves us so much that He sent Jesus to save us by dying for our sins, and He is teaching us to obey Him as His children. Yet we still go our own way and do things we know we shouldn't do.""So we have to learn to obey God, just like Duke needs to learn to obey me?" asked Aurora."Right," said Dad. "Even though we still sin and make mistakes, God is patient with us and always forgives us. He corrects us when we're wrong and teaches us to obey Him and show His love to others."Aurora picked up her squirming puppy and looked him in the eye. "Don't worry, Duke. I still love you, and I'll help you learn to obey me. And you'll help me remember how much God loves me!" – Deborah S. Marett

Aurora's new puppy wriggled in her arms. "I'll call him Duke!" she announced. "Duke has a lot to learn," said Dad. "You'll need to train him by rewarding him when he's good and disciplining him when he's bad." Aurora laughed as Duke licked her face. "He won't be bad. I'll love him so much that he'll want to be good. You'll see. Duke will be the best dog in the whole world!"But Duke was not a good puppy. He dug up the flower bed and chewed on shoes. He didn't come when he was called. Aurora scolded and disciplined, but Duke went right on getting into trouble. "When I scold Duke, he acts like he's sorry," Aurora said one day. "So then I pet and hug him. But he turns around and does the same bad things all over again. Can't he see how much I love him? Why does he keep on being bad?""Sometimes it takes a long time to train a puppy," Dad said. "I'm sure Duke will learn eventually. But you know what? You and I have a lot in common with Duke.""What do you mean?" asked Aurora."When you got Duke, you said you were going to love him so much that he'd want to be good for you, remember? Instead, he gets into a lot of trouble--and we're often that way with God. He loves us so much that He sent Jesus to save us by dying for our sins, and He is teaching us to obey Him as His children. Yet we still go our own way and do things we know we shouldn't do.""So we have to learn to obey God, just like Duke needs to learn to obey me?" asked Aurora."Right," said Dad. "Even though we still sin and make mistakes, God is patient with us and always forgives us. He corrects us when we're wrong and teaches us to obey Him and show His love to others."Aurora picked up her squirming puppy and looked him in the eye. "Don't worry, Duke. I still love you, and I'll help you learn to obey me. And you'll help me remember how much God loves me!" – Deborah S. Marett

Puppy Love91cbc4d5-f5c1-440c-bee7-cd8bb489da0bThu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPuppy LoveAurora's new puppy wriggled in her arms. "I'll call him Duke!" she announced. "Duke has a lot to learn," said Dad. "You'll need to train him by rewarding him when he's good and disciplining him when he's bad." Aurora laughed as Duke licked her face. "He won't be bad. I'll love him so much that he'll want to be good. You'll see. Duke will be the best dog in the whole world!"But Duke was not a good puppy. He dug up the flower bed and chewed on shoes. He didn't come when he was called. Aurora scolded and disciplined, but Duke went right on getting into trouble. "When I scold Duke, he acts like he's sorry," Aurora said one day. "So then I pet and hug him. But he turns around and does the same bad things all over again. Can't he see how much I love him? Why does he keep on being bad?""Sometimes it takes a long time to train a puppy," Dad said. "I'm sure Duke will learn eventually. But you know what? You and I have a lot in common with Duke.""What do you mean?" asked Aurora."When you got Duke, you said you were going to love him so much that he'd want to be good for you, remember? Instead, he gets into a lot of trouble--and we're often that way with God. He loves us so much that He sent Jesus to save us by dying for our sins, and He is teaching us to obey Him as His children. Yet we still go our own way and do things we know we shouldn't do.""So we have to learn to obey God, just like Duke needs to learn to obey me?" asked Aurora."Right," said Dad. "Even though we still sin and make mistakes, God is patient with us and always forgives us. He corrects us when we're wrong and teaches us to obey Him and show His love to others."Aurora picked up her squirming puppy and looked him in the eye. "Don't worry, Duke. I still love you, and I'll help you learn to obey me. And you'll help me remember how much God loves me!" – Deborah S. Marett

Aurora's new puppy wriggled in her arms. "I'll call him Duke!" she announced. "Duke has a lot to learn," said Dad. "You'll need to train him by rewarding him when he's good and disciplining him when he's bad." Aurora laughed as Duke licked her face. "He won't be bad. I'll love him so much that he'll want to be good. You'll see. Duke will be the best dog in the whole world!"But Duke was not a good puppy. He dug up the flower bed and chewed on shoes. He didn't come when he was called. Aurora scolded and disciplined, but Duke went right on getting into trouble. "When I scold Duke, he acts like he's sorry," Aurora said one day. "So then I pet and hug him. But he turns around and does the same bad things all over again. Can't he see how much I love him? Why does he keep on being bad?""Sometimes it takes a long time to train a puppy," Dad said. "I'm sure Duke will learn eventually. But you know what? You and I have a lot in common with Duke.""What do you mean?" asked Aurora."When you got Duke, you said you were going to love him so much that he'd want to be good for you, remember? Instead, he gets into a lot of trouble--and we're often that way with God. He loves us so much that He sent Jesus to save us by dying for our sins, and He is teaching us to obey Him as His children. Yet we still go our own way and do things we know we shouldn't do.""So we have to learn to obey God, just like Duke needs to learn to obey me?" asked Aurora."Right," said Dad. "Even though we still sin and make mistakes, God is patient with us and always forgives us. He corrects us when we're wrong and teaches us to obey Him and show His love to others."Aurora picked up her squirming puppy and looked him in the eye. "Don't worry, Duke. I still love you, and I'll help you learn to obey me. And you'll help me remember how much God loves me!" – Deborah S. Marett

Puppy Love5c5be41a-81b2-43df-9efb-b935fd3b7b05Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#522 Love in Action: Navigating Controversies with Accompaniment - Tom NashTom Nash explores the controversy surrounding the term &#8220;accompaniment&#8221; and delves into its true meaning, emphasizing the importance of genuine love, humility, and support in helping others grow in their faith and address challenges. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. Today we&#8217;re lucky we have Tom Nash in studio with us. Tom Nash works with us here at Catholic Answers answering all kinds of apologetics questions. He&#8217;s an author and longtime theologia…

Tom Nash explores the controversy surrounding the term &#8220;accompaniment&#8221; and delves into its true meaning, emphasizing the importance of genuine love, humility, and support in helping others grow in their faith and address challenges. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. Today we&#8217;re lucky we have Tom Nash in studio with us. Tom Nash works with us here at Catholic Answers answering all kinds of apologetics questions. He&#8217;s an author and longtime theologia…

#522 Love in Action: Navigating Controversies with Accompaniment - Tom Nash878ebdc2-06ca-48ca-b705-d61b8d9d8e05Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#314: Noah 3: Building God's PromiseGenesis 6:15-22 &amp; Hebrews 12:2 Please make sure to listen to the Noah series in order as they build upon themselves. Today, we hear God deliver the instructions for the ark. Noah obeys God even when he probably faced criticism and doubt from those around him. Imagine what others said when they saw the ark he was building?!?! To access our coloring pages &amp; new Noah Bible Study that follows the episodes click here. The study is found in the $5 and up tiers or bought by week under the SHOP tab. If you join any tier, you can try it for FREE and browse other content as well. I hope your family enjoys it &amp; from my family to yours, thanks for supporting us. Enjoy our Free Read-A-Loud book pdf w/ audio here. It&#39;s Jonah from the fish&#39;s perspective! To connect with me go here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genesis 6:15-22 &amp; Hebrews 12:2 Please make sure to listen to the Noah series in order as they build upon themselves. Today, we hear God deliver the instructions for the ark. Noah obeys God even when he probably faced criticism and doubt from those around him. Imagine what others said when they saw the ark he was building?!?! To access our coloring pages &amp; new Noah Bible Study that follows the episodes click here. The study is found in the $5 and up tiers or bought by week under the SHOP tab. If you join any tier, you can try it for FREE and browse other content as well. I hope your family enjoys it &amp; from my family to yours, thanks for supporting us. Enjoy our Free Read-A-Loud book pdf w/ audio here. It&#39;s Jonah from the fish&#39;s perspective! To connect with me go here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#314: Noah 3: Building God's Promise54ee084d-beb8-46ab-976b-45d84438b9c9Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000996https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2024) Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2024)af2054f8-9a5b-45fe-9b92-4dc8bdf0ae87Wed, 17 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: The Canon of Scripture (2024) Fr. Mike explores the formation of the canon of Scripture. He emphasizes the importance of contemplating and venerating all 73 books of both the New and Old Testaments given to us through Sacred Tradition. Together, with Fr. Mike, we further examine the definition of the canon of Scripture throughout history, spanning from the late 4th to the mid-15th century. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 120-127. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the formation of the canon of Scripture. He emphasizes the importance of contemplating and venerating all 73 books of both the New and Old Testaments given to us through Sacred Tradition. Together, with Fr. Mike, we further examine the definition of the canon of Scripture throughout history, spanning from the late 4th to the mid-15th century. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 120-127. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 17: The Canon of Scripture (2024)d56dcc5d-d260-4a7c-bc02-51d6673f7647Wed, 17 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: The Canon of Scripture (2024) Fr. Mike explores the formation of the canon of Scripture. He emphasizes the importance of contemplating and venerating all 73 books of both the New and Old Testaments given to us through Sacred Tradition. Together, with Fr. Mike, we further examine the definition of the canon of Scripture throughout history, spanning from the late 4th to the mid-15th century. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 120-127. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike explores the formation of the canon of Scripture. He emphasizes the importance of contemplating and venerating all 73 books of both the New and Old Testaments given to us through Sacred Tradition. Together, with Fr. Mike, we further examine the definition of the canon of Scripture throughout history, spanning from the late 4th to the mid-15th century. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 120-127. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 17: The Canon of Scripture (2024)b4056a91-4748-4438-b681-200dd5ce8704Wed, 17 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2024) Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2024)178cb3ec-9295-4076-8742-0e2d937edbb0Wed, 17 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2024) Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2024)2cbd92ca-fdd1-4e66-a714-66e2f8b06bdfWed, 17 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2024) Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2024)793bc90c-397c-4647-95cb-ae990a2b9841Wed, 17 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Kite in the BreezeOne breezy afternoon, Dad took Alena and Theo to the park to try out their new kites. "My kite will fly higher than yours," said Theo, looking proudly at his bright yellow kite with dark blue borders."We'll see about that!" said Alena, tossing her red and white kite into the air. Theo quickly tossed his kite into the air too, and soon both were aloft.For a few minutes the kites sailed across the sky, flying higher and higher. "Go, kite! Go!" called Theo. "Show 'em that you're the best." He grinned and yelled triumphantly when Alena's kite suddenly plunged to the ground. "See! My kite's the king of kites!" Theo declared. But a few moments later, his kite joined his sister's on the ground."Some king you got there!" said Alena. Theo grumbled as they went to pick up the fallen kites. "What happened? Why isn't my kite flying anymore?""You were so proud of your kite that you forgot what makes it fly," said Dad."The wind does," said Alena. "The air is very still now--there's almost no breeze at all. That's why our kites won't fly." She grinned at Theo. "You forgot about the breeze, didn't you?""I guess so," said Theo. "I thought a super-good kite was all I needed, but I need a super-good breeze too." Dad nodded. "Lots of people make the same mistake you did, Theo.""They do?" Alena was surprised. "I thought everybody knew you needed wind to fly a kite." She looked at her brother. "Except Theo, that is."Dad smiled. "Theo forgot that kites need wind--and who created the wind?""God did," said Alena. "Right," said Dad. "God provides the wind kites need to fly, and He provides the strength and abilities we need for everything we do too. We often forget that God is the one who gives us power for even the simplest things."Theo nodded thoughtfully. "Yep. Even breathing in and out," he said. "And those who trust in Jesus have been given even greater power," said Dad. "We have the power of the Holy Spirit, who helps us do good and love others. Because of the good work He does in our lives, people can see that we belong to Jesus." – Tanya Ferdinandusz

One breezy afternoon, Dad took Alena and Theo to the park to try out their new kites. "My kite will fly higher than yours," said Theo, looking proudly at his bright yellow kite with dark blue borders."We'll see about that!" said Alena, tossing her red and white kite into the air. Theo quickly tossed his kite into the air too, and soon both were aloft.For a few minutes the kites sailed across the sky, flying higher and higher. "Go, kite! Go!" called Theo. "Show 'em that you're the best." He grinned and yelled triumphantly when Alena's kite suddenly plunged to the ground. "See! My kite's the king of kites!" Theo declared. But a few moments later, his kite joined his sister's on the ground."Some king you got there!" said Alena. Theo grumbled as they went to pick up the fallen kites. "What happened? Why isn't my kite flying anymore?""You were so proud of your kite that you forgot what makes it fly," said Dad."The wind does," said Alena. "The air is very still now--there's almost no breeze at all. That's why our kites won't fly." She grinned at Theo. "You forgot about the breeze, didn't you?""I guess so," said Theo. "I thought a super-good kite was all I needed, but I need a super-good breeze too." Dad nodded. "Lots of people make the same mistake you did, Theo.""They do?" Alena was surprised. "I thought everybody knew you needed wind to fly a kite." She looked at her brother. "Except Theo, that is."Dad smiled. "Theo forgot that kites need wind--and who created the wind?""God did," said Alena. "Right," said Dad. "God provides the wind kites need to fly, and He provides the strength and abilities we need for everything we do too. We often forget that God is the one who gives us power for even the simplest things."Theo nodded thoughtfully. "Yep. Even breathing in and out," he said. "And those who trust in Jesus have been given even greater power," said Dad. "We have the power of the Holy Spirit, who helps us do good and love others. Because of the good work He does in our lives, people can see that we belong to Jesus." – Tanya Ferdinandusz

A Kite in the Breeze85f699eb-8b2d-4f26-b971-b2b20a459d8eWed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Kite in the BreezeOne breezy afternoon, Dad took Alena and Theo to the park to try out their new kites. "My kite will fly higher than yours," said Theo, looking proudly at his bright yellow kite with dark blue borders."We'll see about that!" said Alena, tossing her red and white kite into the air. Theo quickly tossed his kite into the air too, and soon both were aloft.For a few minutes the kites sailed across the sky, flying higher and higher. "Go, kite! Go!" called Theo. "Show 'em that you're the best." He grinned and yelled triumphantly when Alena's kite suddenly plunged to the ground. "See! My kite's the king of kites!" Theo declared. But a few moments later, his kite joined his sister's on the ground."Some king you got there!" said Alena. Theo grumbled as they went to pick up the fallen kites. "What happened? Why isn't my kite flying anymore?""You were so proud of your kite that you forgot what makes it fly," said Dad."The wind does," said Alena. "The air is very still now--there's almost no breeze at all. That's why our kites won't fly." She grinned at Theo. "You forgot about the breeze, didn't you?""I guess so," said Theo. "I thought a super-good kite was all I needed, but I need a super-good breeze too." Dad nodded. "Lots of people make the same mistake you did, Theo.""They do?" Alena was surprised. "I thought everybody knew you needed wind to fly a kite." She looked at her brother. "Except Theo, that is."Dad smiled. "Theo forgot that kites need wind--and who created the wind?""God did," said Alena. "Right," said Dad. "God provides the wind kites need to fly, and He provides the strength and abilities we need for everything we do too. We often forget that God is the one who gives us power for even the simplest things."Theo nodded thoughtfully. "Yep. Even breathing in and out," he said. "And those who trust in Jesus have been given even greater power," said Dad. "We have the power of the Holy Spirit, who helps us do good and love others. Because of the good work He does in our lives, people can see that we belong to Jesus." – Tanya Ferdinandusz

One breezy afternoon, Dad took Alena and Theo to the park to try out their new kites. "My kite will fly higher than yours," said Theo, looking proudly at his bright yellow kite with dark blue borders."We'll see about that!" said Alena, tossing her red and white kite into the air. Theo quickly tossed his kite into the air too, and soon both were aloft.For a few minutes the kites sailed across the sky, flying higher and higher. "Go, kite! Go!" called Theo. "Show 'em that you're the best." He grinned and yelled triumphantly when Alena's kite suddenly plunged to the ground. "See! My kite's the king of kites!" Theo declared. But a few moments later, his kite joined his sister's on the ground."Some king you got there!" said Alena. Theo grumbled as they went to pick up the fallen kites. "What happened? Why isn't my kite flying anymore?""You were so proud of your kite that you forgot what makes it fly," said Dad."The wind does," said Alena. "The air is very still now--there's almost no breeze at all. That's why our kites won't fly." She grinned at Theo. "You forgot about the breeze, didn't you?""I guess so," said Theo. "I thought a super-good kite was all I needed, but I need a super-good breeze too." Dad nodded. "Lots of people make the same mistake you did, Theo.""They do?" Alena was surprised. "I thought everybody knew you needed wind to fly a kite." She looked at her brother. "Except Theo, that is."Dad smiled. "Theo forgot that kites need wind--and who created the wind?""God did," said Alena. "Right," said Dad. "God provides the wind kites need to fly, and He provides the strength and abilities we need for everything we do too. We often forget that God is the one who gives us power for even the simplest things."Theo nodded thoughtfully. "Yep. Even breathing in and out," he said. "And those who trust in Jesus have been given even greater power," said Dad. "We have the power of the Holy Spirit, who helps us do good and love others. Because of the good work He does in our lives, people can see that we belong to Jesus." – Tanya Ferdinandusz

A Kite in the Breezebe18e5a6-b2dc-49c7-9205-9395013eb543Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2024)9bbff8a2-21c1-47ec-9ea2-47ca47a286eeTue, 16 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: Senses of Scripture (2024) Fr. Mike examines the two senses of Scripture: the literal sense and the spiritual sense. Together, we further unpack the meaning of the literal sense of Scripture and the three subdivisions of the spiritual sense: the allegorical, the moral, and the anagogical senses. Fr. Mike provides us with scriptural examples of each of the four senses for us to fully comprehend the richness of God’s Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 115-119. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the two senses of Scripture: the literal sense and the spiritual sense. Together, we further unpack the meaning of the literal sense of Scripture and the three subdivisions of the spiritual sense: the allegorical, the moral, and the anagogical senses. Fr. Mike provides us with scriptural examples of each of the four senses for us to fully comprehend the richness of God’s Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 115-119. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 16: Senses of Scripture (2024)b5646469-c789-4982-b7d9-91da2454bd22Tue, 16 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: Senses of Scripture (2024) Fr. Mike examines the two senses of Scripture: the literal sense and the spiritual sense. Together, we further unpack the meaning of the literal sense of Scripture and the three subdivisions of the spiritual sense: the allegorical, the moral, and the anagogical senses. Fr. Mike provides us with scriptural examples of each of the four senses for us to fully comprehend the richness of God’s Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 115-119. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike examines the two senses of Scripture: the literal sense and the spiritual sense. Together, we further unpack the meaning of the literal sense of Scripture and the three subdivisions of the spiritual sense: the allegorical, the moral, and the anagogical senses. Fr. Mike provides us with scriptural examples of each of the four senses for us to fully comprehend the richness of God’s Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 115-119. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 16: Senses of Scripture (2024)438492ff-5a28-47b9-a208-197f875f554fTue, 16 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2024)4807c055-29f6-4ab3-840c-bdf2be5ca41fTue, 16 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2024)aaef0d1a-d00c-4f24-b7f0-00c3ba24223bTue, 16 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2024)4ae84cc2-15f6-43ec-82be-c3372073ba0eTue, 16 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSalty Christians"This sure is a good breakfast, Grandma," said Nathan, taking another bite of ham and eggs. "I love this ham you fixed!""Well, thank you," said Grandpa.Nathan grinned. "Sounds like you're taking credit for Grandma's cooking.""I'll take partial credit, and Grandma can have the rest." Grandpa grinned. "I cured this ham, and it's very good, if I do say so myself.""You cured it?" Nathan's eyes twinkled. "Was it sick?"Grandpa laughed. "I think you know that curing a ham refers to the process of preparing it so that it doesn't spoil and has a delicious flavor," he said as he took another slice of ham. "But did you know that you're supposed to be like this ham?""Be like the ham? Me?" Nathan looked puzzled. "What do you mean?""One main ingredient in the curing process is salt. It helps keep the ham from going bad and gives it flavor," Grandpa explained. "And in the Bible, Jesus calls believers the salt of the earth.""Does that mean we're supposed to keep the world from going bad?" asked Nathan. "How are we supposed to do that? It seems pretty bad already.""Yes, the world is full of pain and problems because people sin," said Grandpa. "When we look at all the hurt and hatred in the world, things can sometimes seem hopeless. But they're not hopeless, because Jesus died and rose again to save the world from sin. As Christians, we need to flavor the world with the hope of Jesus. We need to let others see His love in our lives and point them to Him. That's what it means to be the salt of the earth."Nathan smirked. "So, we need to be salty Christians?" Grandpa chuckled. "In a good way, yes. We need to trust and follow Jesus in everything we do and not follow the way of the world. Jesus said if salt loses its flavor, it's not good anymore. It's tasteless. That's why we need Him to fill our lives with the delicious flavor of His goodness and love."Nathan nodded. "Grandma, can you please pass the milk? This ham is making me thirsty!""Why do you think that is?" asked Grandma, reaching for the milk."Because of the salt," answered Nathan. "Popcorn does that too." He paused. "Hey! I get it! If we're salty Christians, we make others thirsty for Jesus!" – Mary Rose Pearson

"This sure is a good breakfast, Grandma," said Nathan, taking another bite of ham and eggs. "I love this ham you fixed!""Well, thank you," said Grandpa.Nathan grinned. "Sounds like you're taking credit for Grandma's cooking.""I'll take partial credit, and Grandma can have the rest." Grandpa grinned. "I cured this ham, and it's very good, if I do say so myself.""You cured it?" Nathan's eyes twinkled. "Was it sick?"Grandpa laughed. "I think you know that curing a ham refers to the process of preparing it so that it doesn't spoil and has a delicious flavor," he said as he took another slice of ham. "But did you know that you're supposed to be like this ham?""Be like the ham? Me?" Nathan looked puzzled. "What do you mean?""One main ingredient in the curing process is salt. It helps keep the ham from going bad and gives it flavor," Grandpa explained. "And in the Bible, Jesus calls believers the salt of the earth.""Does that mean we're supposed to keep the world from going bad?" asked Nathan. "How are we supposed to do that? It seems pretty bad already.""Yes, the world is full of pain and problems because people sin," said Grandpa. "When we look at all the hurt and hatred in the world, things can sometimes seem hopeless. But they're not hopeless, because Jesus died and rose again to save the world from sin. As Christians, we need to flavor the world with the hope of Jesus. We need to let others see His love in our lives and point them to Him. That's what it means to be the salt of the earth."Nathan smirked. "So, we need to be salty Christians?" Grandpa chuckled. "In a good way, yes. We need to trust and follow Jesus in everything we do and not follow the way of the world. Jesus said if salt loses its flavor, it's not good anymore. It's tasteless. That's why we need Him to fill our lives with the delicious flavor of His goodness and love."Nathan nodded. "Grandma, can you please pass the milk? This ham is making me thirsty!""Why do you think that is?" asked Grandma, reaching for the milk."Because of the salt," answered Nathan. "Popcorn does that too." He paused. "Hey! I get it! If we're salty Christians, we make others thirsty for Jesus!" – Mary Rose Pearson

Salty Christians51711163-f43b-42b7-9aa4-21790dc38258Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSalty Christians"This sure is a good breakfast, Grandma," said Nathan, taking another bite of ham and eggs. "I love this ham you fixed!""Well, thank you," said Grandpa.Nathan grinned. "Sounds like you're taking credit for Grandma's cooking.""I'll take partial credit, and Grandma can have the rest." Grandpa grinned. "I cured this ham, and it's very good, if I do say so myself.""You cured it?" Nathan's eyes twinkled. "Was it sick?"Grandpa laughed. "I think you know that curing a ham refers to the process of preparing it so that it doesn't spoil and has a delicious flavor," he said as he took another slice of ham. "But did you know that you're supposed to be like this ham?""Be like the ham? Me?" Nathan looked puzzled. "What do you mean?""One main ingredient in the curing process is salt. It helps keep the ham from going bad and gives it flavor," Grandpa explained. "And in the Bible, Jesus calls believers the salt of the earth.""Does that mean we're supposed to keep the world from going bad?" asked Nathan. "How are we supposed to do that? It seems pretty bad already.""Yes, the world is full of pain and problems because people sin," said Grandpa. "When we look at all the hurt and hatred in the world, things can sometimes seem hopeless. But they're not hopeless, because Jesus died and rose again to save the world from sin. As Christians, we need to flavor the world with the hope of Jesus. We need to let others see His love in our lives and point them to Him. That's what it means to be the salt of the earth."Nathan smirked. "So, we need to be salty Christians?" Grandpa chuckled. "In a good way, yes. We need to trust and follow Jesus in everything we do and not follow the way of the world. Jesus said if salt loses its flavor, it's not good anymore. It's tasteless. That's why we need Him to fill our lives with the delicious flavor of His goodness and love."Nathan nodded. "Grandma, can you please pass the milk? This ham is making me thirsty!""Why do you think that is?" asked Grandma, reaching for the milk."Because of the salt," answered Nathan. "Popcorn does that too." He paused. "Hey! I get it! If we're salty Christians, we make others thirsty for Jesus!" – Mary Rose Pearson

"This sure is a good breakfast, Grandma," said Nathan, taking another bite of ham and eggs. "I love this ham you fixed!""Well, thank you," said Grandpa.Nathan grinned. "Sounds like you're taking credit for Grandma's cooking.""I'll take partial credit, and Grandma can have the rest." Grandpa grinned. "I cured this ham, and it's very good, if I do say so myself.""You cured it?" Nathan's eyes twinkled. "Was it sick?"Grandpa laughed. "I think you know that curing a ham refers to the process of preparing it so that it doesn't spoil and has a delicious flavor," he said as he took another slice of ham. "But did you know that you're supposed to be like this ham?""Be like the ham? Me?" Nathan looked puzzled. "What do you mean?""One main ingredient in the curing process is salt. It helps keep the ham from going bad and gives it flavor," Grandpa explained. "And in the Bible, Jesus calls believers the salt of the earth.""Does that mean we're supposed to keep the world from going bad?" asked Nathan. "How are we supposed to do that? It seems pretty bad already.""Yes, the world is full of pain and problems because people sin," said Grandpa. "When we look at all the hurt and hatred in the world, things can sometimes seem hopeless. But they're not hopeless, because Jesus died and rose again to save the world from sin. As Christians, we need to flavor the world with the hope of Jesus. We need to let others see His love in our lives and point them to Him. That's what it means to be the salt of the earth."Nathan smirked. "So, we need to be salty Christians?" Grandpa chuckled. "In a good way, yes. We need to trust and follow Jesus in everything we do and not follow the way of the world. Jesus said if salt loses its flavor, it's not good anymore. It's tasteless. That's why we need Him to fill our lives with the delicious flavor of His goodness and love."Nathan nodded. "Grandma, can you please pass the milk? This ham is making me thirsty!""Why do you think that is?" asked Grandma, reaching for the milk."Because of the salt," answered Nathan. "Popcorn does that too." He paused. "Hey! I get it! If we're salty Christians, we make others thirsty for Jesus!" – Mary Rose Pearson

Salty Christiansc464065c-7ea4-49b5-b384-a65ad71c2cfdTue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: The Audience Asked, Father Martins AnsweredFather Martins answers audience questions- for they are many.

Father Martins answers audience questions- for they are many.

fullBONUS: The Audience Asked, Father Martins Answered21a06655-1fa5-44d7-9180-9d14ff2007abMon, 15 Jan 2024 16:05:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Mental Health Doctor: “Sitting Is Increasing Your Anxiety!”, Your Phone Is Destroying Your Brain, You May Have ‘Popcorn Brain’!Over 70% of people struggle with stress, but only 3% of doctors offer stress management, could a cure be just a handful of simple lifestyle steps? Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a doctor, global public health expert and medical correspondent, she specialises in stress, resilience and burnout. She is author of the book, ‘The Five Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience’. In this interview, Steven and Dr. Aditi discuss everything from the physical impacts of a delayed stress response, popcorn brain, the need to create digital boundaries, how stress can sometimes be helpful, and why multitasking is a myth. You can purchase ‘The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience’, here: https://amzn.to/48AiM8a Follow Dr. Aditi: Twitter: https://bit.ly/47tPNBI Instagram: https://bit.ly/3vwWGVF Get tickets to The Business & Life Speaking Tour: https://stevenbartlett.com/tour Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over 70% of people struggle with stress, but only 3% of doctors offer stress management, could a cure be just a handful of simple lifestyle steps? Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a doctor, global public health expert and medical correspondent, she specialises in stress, resilience and burnout. She is author of the book, ‘The Five Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience’. In this interview, Steven and Dr. Aditi discuss everything from the physical impacts of a delayed stress response, popcorn brain, the need to create digital boundaries, how stress can sometimes be helpful, and why multitasking is a myth. You can purchase ‘The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience’, here: https://amzn.to/48AiM8a Follow Dr. Aditi: Twitter: https://bit.ly/47tPNBI Instagram: https://bit.ly/3vwWGVF Get tickets to The Business & Life Speaking Tour: https://stevenbartlett.com/tour Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Mental Health Doctor: “Sitting Is Increasing Your Anxiety!”, Your Phone Is Destroying Your Brain, You May Have ‘Popcorn Brain’!882334b2-b5e8-4b46-9a4e-575455030056Mon, 15 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +00007073https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2024)f547169b-186d-4954-aa1e-b261e57dcf00Mon, 15 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Interpreting Scripture (2024) How do Catholics interpret Scripture? Fr. Mike breaks down the three basic principles for interpreting Scripture: attentiveness to the content and unity of the whole Bible, reading Scripture within the living Tradition of the Church, and attentiveness to the analogy of Faith. These criteria allow the Church to interpret Scripture accurately and prevent us from taking Scripture out of context. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 109-114. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How do Catholics interpret Scripture? Fr. Mike breaks down the three basic principles for interpreting Scripture: attentiveness to the content and unity of the whole Bible, reading Scripture within the living Tradition of the Church, and attentiveness to the analogy of Faith. These criteria allow the Church to interpret Scripture accurately and prevent us from taking Scripture out of context. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 109-114. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 15: Interpreting Scripture (2024)f81a7269-6388-4a54-877e-72d62362d00cMon, 15 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Interpreting Scripture (2024) How do Catholics interpret Scripture? Fr. Mike breaks down the three basic principles for interpreting Scripture: attentiveness to the content and unity of the whole Bible, reading Scripture within the living Tradition of the Church, and attentiveness to the analogy of Faith. These criteria allow the Church to interpret Scripture accurately and prevent us from taking Scripture out of context. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 109-114. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How do Catholics interpret Scripture? Fr. Mike breaks down the three basic principles for interpreting Scripture: attentiveness to the content and unity of the whole Bible, reading Scripture within the living Tradition of the Church, and attentiveness to the analogy of Faith. These criteria allow the Church to interpret Scripture accurately and prevent us from taking Scripture out of context. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 109-114. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 15: Interpreting Scripture (2024)fc375083-77b0-4bf0-9db3-3dbc757d80b7Mon, 15 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2024)25ecc5a0-a5dc-4d68-b070-1fb1b55b230cMon, 15 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2024)94b1f011-51b0-4682-84e6-17d32f90c342Mon, 15 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2024) Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2024)c1b71137-0719-4597-aba7-537ae3fad527Mon, 15 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo More Weights"Ainsley!" Mom's voice was stern. "I told you it's time to eat!"Ainsley hurried to the table. She had noticed her mother wasn't as patient as she used to be before Dad left. And she always looked tired and sad. "I'm sorry," Ainsley said as she took her seat. "I'm not very hungry." Her voice trembled as she hurried on. "I'm worried about how we'll live until you find a job, and about doing better in school so you'll be happier. I've been trying to clean up after myself so you won't have to yell." Tears slipped down Ainsley's cheeks. "I worry that Dad won't come back after the separation."Mom sighed. "I worry too. But that doesn't excuse the way I've been treating you." She got up and gave her daughter a hug. "I'm sorry, Ainsley--I didn't mean to put all that on you.""Anybody home?" interrupted a loud, cheerful voice from the kitchen door."Uncle John!" Ainsley jumped up to greet her favorite uncle--then pointed to his wrists and ankles. "Why are you wearing those things?""You mean my weights?" Uncle John held up his arm for her to see better. "I'm getting in shape for the marathon, so I wear these when I run. It helps me build strength," he explained. "But you can be sure I won't wear them for the race!"After a short visit, Uncle John left to continue his workout. "I can't imagine weighing myself down like that," Ainsley said as she watched her uncle disappear around the corner. "Running is hard enough without those weights.""I agree," said Mom. She put her arm around Ainsley. "I think you and I are wearing weights too, but our weights aren't helpful like Uncle John's. I think our hearts are getting tired from all the worry we've been carrying around."Ainsley sighed. "Too bad we can't take our weights off like Uncle John can.""But ours can come off too," Mom said. "Jesus tells us to give our worries to Him, and I'm wondering why I've waited so long to do that. Let's pray right now and ask Him to carry these weights for us. He loves us and promises to take care of us, and we can trust Him to help us in this situation." – Nance E. Keyes

"Ainsley!" Mom's voice was stern. "I told you it's time to eat!"Ainsley hurried to the table. She had noticed her mother wasn't as patient as she used to be before Dad left. And she always looked tired and sad. "I'm sorry," Ainsley said as she took her seat. "I'm not very hungry." Her voice trembled as she hurried on. "I'm worried about how we'll live until you find a job, and about doing better in school so you'll be happier. I've been trying to clean up after myself so you won't have to yell." Tears slipped down Ainsley's cheeks. "I worry that Dad won't come back after the separation."Mom sighed. "I worry too. But that doesn't excuse the way I've been treating you." She got up and gave her daughter a hug. "I'm sorry, Ainsley--I didn't mean to put all that on you.""Anybody home?" interrupted a loud, cheerful voice from the kitchen door."Uncle John!" Ainsley jumped up to greet her favorite uncle--then pointed to his wrists and ankles. "Why are you wearing those things?""You mean my weights?" Uncle John held up his arm for her to see better. "I'm getting in shape for the marathon, so I wear these when I run. It helps me build strength," he explained. "But you can be sure I won't wear them for the race!"After a short visit, Uncle John left to continue his workout. "I can't imagine weighing myself down like that," Ainsley said as she watched her uncle disappear around the corner. "Running is hard enough without those weights.""I agree," said Mom. She put her arm around Ainsley. "I think you and I are wearing weights too, but our weights aren't helpful like Uncle John's. I think our hearts are getting tired from all the worry we've been carrying around."Ainsley sighed. "Too bad we can't take our weights off like Uncle John can.""But ours can come off too," Mom said. "Jesus tells us to give our worries to Him, and I'm wondering why I've waited so long to do that. Let's pray right now and ask Him to carry these weights for us. He loves us and promises to take care of us, and we can trust Him to help us in this situation." – Nance E. Keyes

No More Weights1ead33c3-85f5-4879-91eb-0e0a54d8d8ddMon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo More Weights"Ainsley!" Mom's voice was stern. "I told you it's time to eat!"Ainsley hurried to the table. She had noticed her mother wasn't as patient as she used to be before Dad left. And she always looked tired and sad. "I'm sorry," Ainsley said as she took her seat. "I'm not very hungry." Her voice trembled as she hurried on. "I'm worried about how we'll live until you find a job, and about doing better in school so you'll be happier. I've been trying to clean up after myself so you won't have to yell." Tears slipped down Ainsley's cheeks. "I worry that Dad won't come back after the separation."Mom sighed. "I worry too. But that doesn't excuse the way I've been treating you." She got up and gave her daughter a hug. "I'm sorry, Ainsley--I didn't mean to put all that on you.""Anybody home?" interrupted a loud, cheerful voice from the kitchen door."Uncle John!" Ainsley jumped up to greet her favorite uncle--then pointed to his wrists and ankles. "Why are you wearing those things?""You mean my weights?" Uncle John held up his arm for her to see better. "I'm getting in shape for the marathon, so I wear these when I run. It helps me build strength," he explained. "But you can be sure I won't wear them for the race!"After a short visit, Uncle John left to continue his workout. "I can't imagine weighing myself down like that," Ainsley said as she watched her uncle disappear around the corner. "Running is hard enough without those weights.""I agree," said Mom. She put her arm around Ainsley. "I think you and I are wearing weights too, but our weights aren't helpful like Uncle John's. I think our hearts are getting tired from all the worry we've been carrying around."Ainsley sighed. "Too bad we can't take our weights off like Uncle John can.""But ours can come off too," Mom said. "Jesus tells us to give our worries to Him, and I'm wondering why I've waited so long to do that. Let's pray right now and ask Him to carry these weights for us. He loves us and promises to take care of us, and we can trust Him to help us in this situation." – Nance E. Keyes

"Ainsley!" Mom's voice was stern. "I told you it's time to eat!"Ainsley hurried to the table. She had noticed her mother wasn't as patient as she used to be before Dad left. And she always looked tired and sad. "I'm sorry," Ainsley said as she took her seat. "I'm not very hungry." Her voice trembled as she hurried on. "I'm worried about how we'll live until you find a job, and about doing better in school so you'll be happier. I've been trying to clean up after myself so you won't have to yell." Tears slipped down Ainsley's cheeks. "I worry that Dad won't come back after the separation."Mom sighed. "I worry too. But that doesn't excuse the way I've been treating you." She got up and gave her daughter a hug. "I'm sorry, Ainsley--I didn't mean to put all that on you.""Anybody home?" interrupted a loud, cheerful voice from the kitchen door."Uncle John!" Ainsley jumped up to greet her favorite uncle--then pointed to his wrists and ankles. "Why are you wearing those things?""You mean my weights?" Uncle John held up his arm for her to see better. "I'm getting in shape for the marathon, so I wear these when I run. It helps me build strength," he explained. "But you can be sure I won't wear them for the race!"After a short visit, Uncle John left to continue his workout. "I can't imagine weighing myself down like that," Ainsley said as she watched her uncle disappear around the corner. "Running is hard enough without those weights.""I agree," said Mom. She put her arm around Ainsley. "I think you and I are wearing weights too, but our weights aren't helpful like Uncle John's. I think our hearts are getting tired from all the worry we've been carrying around."Ainsley sighed. "Too bad we can't take our weights off like Uncle John can.""But ours can come off too," Mom said. "Jesus tells us to give our worries to Him, and I'm wondering why I've waited so long to do that. Let's pray right now and ask Him to carry these weights for us. He loves us and promises to take care of us, and we can trust Him to help us in this situation." – Nance E. Keyes

No More Weights3c65c756-1088-4dd6-a90c-bd753b7b950fMon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2024) Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2024)1ac120ba-1b17-4e63-8e3b-d524d174f8e4Sun, 14 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: The Eternal Word of God (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the sacredness of Scripture and why the Church venerates Scripture with great reverence. He helps us understand the mystery behind the powerful reality that God speaks to us through human authors. Most importantly, Fr. Mike reminds us that the eternal Word of God is both living and true. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 101-108. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike reflects on the sacredness of Scripture and why the Church venerates Scripture with great reverence. He helps us understand the mystery behind the powerful reality that God speaks to us through human authors. Most importantly, Fr. Mike reminds us that the eternal Word of God is both living and true. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 101-108. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 14: The Eternal Word of God (2024)6c161da4-db98-4e6a-ad44-d42029074d58Sun, 14 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: The Eternal Word of God (2024) Fr. Mike reflects on the sacredness of Scripture and why the Church venerates Scripture with great reverence. He helps us understand the mystery behind the powerful reality that God speaks to us through human authors. Most importantly, Fr. Mike reminds us that the eternal Word of God is both living and true. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 101-108. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike reflects on the sacredness of Scripture and why the Church venerates Scripture with great reverence. He helps us understand the mystery behind the powerful reality that God speaks to us through human authors. Most importantly, Fr. Mike reminds us that the eternal Word of God is both living and true. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 101-108. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 14: The Eternal Word of God (2024)90eca204-d916-4c45-97db-4e9b4559510eSun, 14 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2024) Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2024)041b317c-1257-4399-a1b2-467c613249b1Sun, 14 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2024) Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2024)69a04afc-2482-4196-a990-51e130fa9c36Sun, 14 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2024) Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2024)4b86dca4-9c5c-4adc-a368-59c1d53fbdbaSun, 14 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe ConcertJenna hurried to get ready for the concert. Her dad had bought them good tickets, and she wanted to get to their seats as soon as possible.As soon as she was finished putting her hair in a ponytail, she hurried down the stairs. "Let's go!"Her dad chuckled from the couch. "It's early yet, honey.""But I want to make sure we get there as soon as we can," Jenna said."Your mom and sisters are still getting ready." Dad patted the cushion beside him. "Sit for a minute.""I don't want to sit. I want to go!" Jenna sighed as she slumped onto the couch.Dad smiled. "You make me think of something."Jenna's brows knit. "What?""When Jesus was living on earth, do you think people got excited like you are tonight? I know He drew large crowds and the people had to pack in to see Him," Dad said."They probably wanted to get a good seat," Jenna agreed."But they didn't have tickets," Dad said. "Think of those who brought the paralyzed man to Jesus. When they got there, the house was already full. But instead of turning around, they went on the roof and made a hole in it to let their friend in!""We'd probably get in trouble if we did that to see the band," Jenna said.Dad laughed. "We would. But think about how special it was to see Jesus. He healed the paralyzed man and made him walk again. He saved him from his sins…""If I could see Jesus like that tonight, I would," Jenna said. "It would be so cool. I would even do it instead of the concert, and I'm really looking forward to that.""Me too," Dad agreed. "Seeing Him would be awesome, and one day we will see Him because He's saved us from our sins too, but at least we don't have to see Him to know He is with us.""He'll even be at the concert with us," Jenna said. She would love to see Jesus, but she was glad He was always there, whether she could see Him or not. "I hope He likes the music."Dad grinned. "I think He will." – Bethany Acker

Jenna hurried to get ready for the concert. Her dad had bought them good tickets, and she wanted to get to their seats as soon as possible.As soon as she was finished putting her hair in a ponytail, she hurried down the stairs. "Let's go!"Her dad chuckled from the couch. "It's early yet, honey.""But I want to make sure we get there as soon as we can," Jenna said."Your mom and sisters are still getting ready." Dad patted the cushion beside him. "Sit for a minute.""I don't want to sit. I want to go!" Jenna sighed as she slumped onto the couch.Dad smiled. "You make me think of something."Jenna's brows knit. "What?""When Jesus was living on earth, do you think people got excited like you are tonight? I know He drew large crowds and the people had to pack in to see Him," Dad said."They probably wanted to get a good seat," Jenna agreed."But they didn't have tickets," Dad said. "Think of those who brought the paralyzed man to Jesus. When they got there, the house was already full. But instead of turning around, they went on the roof and made a hole in it to let their friend in!""We'd probably get in trouble if we did that to see the band," Jenna said.Dad laughed. "We would. But think about how special it was to see Jesus. He healed the paralyzed man and made him walk again. He saved him from his sins…""If I could see Jesus like that tonight, I would," Jenna said. "It would be so cool. I would even do it instead of the concert, and I'm really looking forward to that.""Me too," Dad agreed. "Seeing Him would be awesome, and one day we will see Him because He's saved us from our sins too, but at least we don't have to see Him to know He is with us.""He'll even be at the concert with us," Jenna said. She would love to see Jesus, but she was glad He was always there, whether she could see Him or not. "I hope He likes the music."Dad grinned. "I think He will." – Bethany Acker

The Concertf11cac0e-79e9-4f93-a8d1-0dad2e4dc05aSun, 14 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe ConcertJenna hurried to get ready for the concert. Her dad had bought them good tickets, and she wanted to get to their seats as soon as possible.As soon as she was finished putting her hair in a ponytail, she hurried down the stairs. "Let's go!"Her dad chuckled from the couch. "It's early yet, honey.""But I want to make sure we get there as soon as we can," Jenna said."Your mom and sisters are still getting ready." Dad patted the cushion beside him. "Sit for a minute.""I don't want to sit. I want to go!" Jenna sighed as she slumped onto the couch.Dad smiled. "You make me think of something."Jenna's brows knit. "What?""When Jesus was living on earth, do you think people got excited like you are tonight? I know He drew large crowds and the people had to pack in to see Him," Dad said."They probably wanted to get a good seat," Jenna agreed."But they didn't have tickets," Dad said. "Think of those who brought the paralyzed man to Jesus. When they got there, the house was already full. But instead of turning around, they went on the roof and made a hole in it to let their friend in!""We'd probably get in trouble if we did that to see the band," Jenna said.Dad laughed. "We would. But think about how special it was to see Jesus. He healed the paralyzed man and made him walk again. He saved him from his sins…""If I could see Jesus like that tonight, I would," Jenna said. "It would be so cool. I would even do it instead of the concert, and I'm really looking forward to that.""Me too," Dad agreed. "Seeing Him would be awesome, and one day we will see Him because He's saved us from our sins too, but at least we don't have to see Him to know He is with us.""He'll even be at the concert with us," Jenna said. She would love to see Jesus, but she was glad He was always there, whether she could see Him or not. "I hope He likes the music."Dad grinned. "I think He will." – Bethany Acker

Jenna hurried to get ready for the concert. Her dad had bought them good tickets, and she wanted to get to their seats as soon as possible.As soon as she was finished putting her hair in a ponytail, she hurried down the stairs. "Let's go!"Her dad chuckled from the couch. "It's early yet, honey.""But I want to make sure we get there as soon as we can," Jenna said."Your mom and sisters are still getting ready." Dad patted the cushion beside him. "Sit for a minute.""I don't want to sit. I want to go!" Jenna sighed as she slumped onto the couch.Dad smiled. "You make me think of something."Jenna's brows knit. "What?""When Jesus was living on earth, do you think people got excited like you are tonight? I know He drew large crowds and the people had to pack in to see Him," Dad said."They probably wanted to get a good seat," Jenna agreed."But they didn't have tickets," Dad said. "Think of those who brought the paralyzed man to Jesus. When they got there, the house was already full. But instead of turning around, they went on the roof and made a hole in it to let their friend in!""We'd probably get in trouble if we did that to see the band," Jenna said.Dad laughed. "We would. But think about how special it was to see Jesus. He healed the paralyzed man and made him walk again. He saved him from his sins…""If I could see Jesus like that tonight, I would," Jenna said. "It would be so cool. I would even do it instead of the concert, and I'm really looking forward to that.""Me too," Dad agreed. "Seeing Him would be awesome, and one day we will see Him because He's saved us from our sins too, but at least we don't have to see Him to know He is with us.""He'll even be at the concert with us," Jenna said. She would love to see Jesus, but she was glad He was always there, whether she could see Him or not. "I hope He likes the music."Dad grinned. "I think He will." – Bethany Acker

The Concerta1479459-5f35-4610-a10b-eb4e48d2c337Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/14/24 Claimed and Called Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has a claim on your life...and God has a call for your life. We can often be hesitant to make decisions in life. Not only because we do not want to make the wrong decision, but also because we want to make the best decision. But the point of life is not merely to optimize our happiness. We experience a new freedom and meaning when we realize that our lives are not our own...and we live to respond to God's call. Mass Readings from January 14, 2024: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20John 1:35-42

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has a claim on your life...and God has a call for your life. We can often be hesitant to make decisions in life. Not only because we do not want to make the wrong decision, but also because we want to make the best decision. But the point of life is not merely to optimize our happiness. We experience a new freedom and meaning when we realize that our lives are not our own...and we live to respond to God's call. Mass Readings from January 14, 2024: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20John 1:35-42

full01/14/24 Claimed and Called04eaa4d4-8350-42ca-a924-204f35ac5570Sat, 13 Jan 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/14/24 Claimed and Called Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has a claim on your life...and God has a call for your life. We can often be hesitant to make decisions in life. Not only because we do not want to make the wrong decision, but also because we want to make the best decision. But the point of life is not merely to optimize our happiness. We experience a new freedom and meaning when we realize that our lives are not our own...and we live to respond to God's call. Mass Readings from January 14, 2024: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20John 1:35-42

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has a claim on your life...and God has a call for your life. We can often be hesitant to make decisions in life. Not only because we do not want to make the wrong decision, but also because we want to make the best decision. But the point of life is not merely to optimize our happiness. We experience a new freedom and meaning when we realize that our lives are not our own...and we live to respond to God's call. Mass Readings from January 14, 2024: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20John 1:35-42

full01/14/24 Claimed and Called20bee96b-4c3a-4d8f-8a24-c7f0032ca349Sat, 13 Jan 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/14/24 Claimed and Called Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has a claim on your life...and God has a call for your life. We can often be hesitant to make decisions in life. Not only because we do not want to make the wrong decision, but also because we want to make the best decision. But the point of life is not merely to optimize our happiness. We experience a new freedom and meaning when we realize that our lives are not our own...and we live to respond to God's call. Mass Readings from January 14, 2024: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20John 1:35-42

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has a claim on your life...and God has a call for your life. We can often be hesitant to make decisions in life. Not only because we do not want to make the wrong decision, but also because we want to make the best decision. But the point of life is not merely to optimize our happiness. We experience a new freedom and meaning when we realize that our lives are not our own...and we live to respond to God's call. Mass Readings from January 14, 2024: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20John 1:35-42

full01/14/24 Claimed and Called37a34675-4499-476d-820b-79f3aaf73882Sat, 13 Jan 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2024)2c20a851-f58b-4315-ad71-3dea420c4f43Sat, 13 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: The Single Deposit of Faith (2024) In today’s “In Brief&#39;&#39; section, Fr. Mike reviews the relationship between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, emphasizing that both make up the single deposit of Faith. He also explains how the Magisterium is able to interpret authentically and authoritatively the Word of God. Lastly, he reminds us that the way the Church prays and lives, reveals who the Church is. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 96-100. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today’s “In Brief&#39;&#39; section, Fr. Mike reviews the relationship between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, emphasizing that both make up the single deposit of Faith. He also explains how the Magisterium is able to interpret authentically and authoritatively the Word of God. Lastly, he reminds us that the way the Church prays and lives, reveals who the Church is. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 96-100. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 13: The Single Deposit of Faith (2024)bb94c9a7-869c-455c-a76c-7bb40c56effdSat, 13 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: The Single Deposit of Faith (2024) In today’s “In Brief&#39;&#39; section, Fr. Mike reviews the relationship between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, emphasizing that both make up the single deposit of Faith. He also explains how the Magisterium is able to interpret authentically and authoritatively the Word of God. Lastly, he reminds us that the way the Church prays and lives, reveals who the Church is. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 96-100. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today’s “In Brief&#39;&#39; section, Fr. Mike reviews the relationship between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, emphasizing that both make up the single deposit of Faith. He also explains how the Magisterium is able to interpret authentically and authoritatively the Word of God. Lastly, he reminds us that the way the Church prays and lives, reveals who the Church is. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs are 96-100. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 13: The Single Deposit of Faith (2024)6aeca903-8503-4abc-af8e-b2a8372ed3ceSat, 13 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2024)a64e648f-7ffc-454f-b777-1897746096ccSat, 13 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2024)c196ab2b-a97e-4f0d-87f8-bf1dba2db7fdSat, 13 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2024) Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2024)7337aaa0-c5d3-4668-b468-36cefb432564Sat, 13 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Dusty Table"I want to ask you something, Mom," Emma said hesitantly as her mother tucked her into bed one evening. "I trusted Jesus as my Savior last summer, but it seems like I'm still always doing something wrong--like being mean to Colson tonight. When I do stuff like that, I ask God to forgive me, but what if I forget to ask Him--or what if I don't even realize I've done something wrong?" She paused. "Then am I still saved?"Mom sat down on the bed. "Jesus's death paid for all your sins, Emma. Jesus will never disown you if you've put your trust in Him.""You're sure?" asked Emma."I'm sure." Mom pointed to a small blue table in the corner of Emma's room. "Where did that come from?" "That's the table Mrs. Morales found when she was cleaning out her basement last week. She said I could have it--it was old and dirty and she was just going to throw it away. I cleaned it up and then Dad showed me how to sand it and paint it." Emma grinned. "It looks great now, huh?"Mom nodded. "It sure does. It's beautiful, so enjoy it while you can. Your room sometimes gets pretty dusty, you know. Soon that table will be covered with dust and you'll have to throw it out.""Throw it out!" exclaimed Emma. "Are you kidding? It could never look any worse than when I got it! It was covered with dirt and bugs and spider webs, but I didn't throw it away then. I'm definitely not going to get rid of it now after all the work I did to make it look good! I'll just clean it whenever I need to. I love that table."Mom smiled. "I thought you'd say that. Emma, don't you see that God loves you much more than you love that table? Your life was full of sin, but Jesus died to save you from it. When you put your trust in Him, He made you part of His family. He's not going to just throw you away now--not after all He's done for you. Just like how you'll dust that table whenever it gets dirty, Jesus will forgive you whenever you do something wrong. Confess your sin to Him, and He will make you clean." – Sherry L. Kuyt

"I want to ask you something, Mom," Emma said hesitantly as her mother tucked her into bed one evening. "I trusted Jesus as my Savior last summer, but it seems like I'm still always doing something wrong--like being mean to Colson tonight. When I do stuff like that, I ask God to forgive me, but what if I forget to ask Him--or what if I don't even realize I've done something wrong?" She paused. "Then am I still saved?"Mom sat down on the bed. "Jesus's death paid for all your sins, Emma. Jesus will never disown you if you've put your trust in Him.""You're sure?" asked Emma."I'm sure." Mom pointed to a small blue table in the corner of Emma's room. "Where did that come from?" "That's the table Mrs. Morales found when she was cleaning out her basement last week. She said I could have it--it was old and dirty and she was just going to throw it away. I cleaned it up and then Dad showed me how to sand it and paint it." Emma grinned. "It looks great now, huh?"Mom nodded. "It sure does. It's beautiful, so enjoy it while you can. Your room sometimes gets pretty dusty, you know. Soon that table will be covered with dust and you'll have to throw it out.""Throw it out!" exclaimed Emma. "Are you kidding? It could never look any worse than when I got it! It was covered with dirt and bugs and spider webs, but I didn't throw it away then. I'm definitely not going to get rid of it now after all the work I did to make it look good! I'll just clean it whenever I need to. I love that table."Mom smiled. "I thought you'd say that. Emma, don't you see that God loves you much more than you love that table? Your life was full of sin, but Jesus died to save you from it. When you put your trust in Him, He made you part of His family. He's not going to just throw you away now--not after all He's done for you. Just like how you'll dust that table whenever it gets dirty, Jesus will forgive you whenever you do something wrong. Confess your sin to Him, and He will make you clean." – Sherry L. Kuyt

The Dusty Table90982313-f9bf-4b38-af51-5785a7f202e0Sat, 13 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Dusty Table"I want to ask you something, Mom," Emma said hesitantly as her mother tucked her into bed one evening. "I trusted Jesus as my Savior last summer, but it seems like I'm still always doing something wrong--like being mean to Colson tonight. When I do stuff like that, I ask God to forgive me, but what if I forget to ask Him--or what if I don't even realize I've done something wrong?" She paused. "Then am I still saved?"Mom sat down on the bed. "Jesus's death paid for all your sins, Emma. Jesus will never disown you if you've put your trust in Him.""You're sure?" asked Emma."I'm sure." Mom pointed to a small blue table in the corner of Emma's room. "Where did that come from?" "That's the table Mrs. Morales found when she was cleaning out her basement last week. She said I could have it--it was old and dirty and she was just going to throw it away. I cleaned it up and then Dad showed me how to sand it and paint it." Emma grinned. "It looks great now, huh?"Mom nodded. "It sure does. It's beautiful, so enjoy it while you can. Your room sometimes gets pretty dusty, you know. Soon that table will be covered with dust and you'll have to throw it out.""Throw it out!" exclaimed Emma. "Are you kidding? It could never look any worse than when I got it! It was covered with dirt and bugs and spider webs, but I didn't throw it away then. I'm definitely not going to get rid of it now after all the work I did to make it look good! I'll just clean it whenever I need to. I love that table."Mom smiled. "I thought you'd say that. Emma, don't you see that God loves you much more than you love that table? Your life was full of sin, but Jesus died to save you from it. When you put your trust in Him, He made you part of His family. He's not going to just throw you away now--not after all He's done for you. Just like how you'll dust that table whenever it gets dirty, Jesus will forgive you whenever you do something wrong. Confess your sin to Him, and He will make you clean." – Sherry L. Kuyt

"I want to ask you something, Mom," Emma said hesitantly as her mother tucked her into bed one evening. "I trusted Jesus as my Savior last summer, but it seems like I'm still always doing something wrong--like being mean to Colson tonight. When I do stuff like that, I ask God to forgive me, but what if I forget to ask Him--or what if I don't even realize I've done something wrong?" She paused. "Then am I still saved?"Mom sat down on the bed. "Jesus's death paid for all your sins, Emma. Jesus will never disown you if you've put your trust in Him.""You're sure?" asked Emma."I'm sure." Mom pointed to a small blue table in the corner of Emma's room. "Where did that come from?" "That's the table Mrs. Morales found when she was cleaning out her basement last week. She said I could have it--it was old and dirty and she was just going to throw it away. I cleaned it up and then Dad showed me how to sand it and paint it." Emma grinned. "It looks great now, huh?"Mom nodded. "It sure does. It's beautiful, so enjoy it while you can. Your room sometimes gets pretty dusty, you know. Soon that table will be covered with dust and you'll have to throw it out.""Throw it out!" exclaimed Emma. "Are you kidding? It could never look any worse than when I got it! It was covered with dirt and bugs and spider webs, but I didn't throw it away then. I'm definitely not going to get rid of it now after all the work I did to make it look good! I'll just clean it whenever I need to. I love that table."Mom smiled. "I thought you'd say that. Emma, don't you see that God loves you much more than you love that table? Your life was full of sin, but Jesus died to save you from it. When you put your trust in Him, He made you part of His family. He's not going to just throw you away now--not after all He's done for you. Just like how you'll dust that table whenever it gets dirty, Jesus will forgive you whenever you do something wrong. Confess your sin to Him, and He will make you clean." – Sherry L. Kuyt

The Dusty Table8916218b-a465-4730-b7e3-c857db81d2deSat, 13 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFrom Allah to Jesus (Muslim Conversion w/ Dr Faisal Malick) | Girls Gone BibleGet a 30-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/ggb. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show!  sweet sweet GGB family. we are so happy to see you ♡ join us as our good friend Dr. Faisal leads us through his emotional and intense testimony of converting from Islam to Christianity. he describes in detail his supernatural and miraculous encounter with Jesus that changed the course of his life forever. he gives insight on the religion of Islam, muslim culture, and the fall-out of coming out as a Christian in a muslim family. we hope this conversation encourages and blesses you. we pray you receive this message with an open heart. who the Son sets free is free indeed. thank you Jesus. https://www.faisalmalick.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuUepoG_VygiLD_2tbf8fA?app=desktop www.instagram.com/faisalmalick www.facebook.com/FaisalMalickOfficial (Dr. Faisal Malick is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, pastor, educator, podcast creator, and accomplished entrepreneur.) we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

Get a 30-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/ggb. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show!  sweet sweet GGB family. we are so happy to see you ♡ join us as our good friend Dr. Faisal leads us through his emotional and intense testimony of converting from Islam to Christianity. he describes in detail his supernatural and miraculous encounter with Jesus that changed the course of his life forever. he gives insight on the religion of Islam, muslim culture, and the fall-out of coming out as a Christian in a muslim family. we hope this conversation encourages and blesses you. we pray you receive this message with an open heart. who the Son sets free is free indeed. thank you Jesus. https://www.faisalmalick.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuUepoG_VygiLD_2tbf8fA?app=desktop www.instagram.com/faisalmalick www.facebook.com/FaisalMalickOfficial (Dr. Faisal Malick is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, pastor, educator, podcast creator, and accomplished entrepreneur.) we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullFrom Allah to Jesus (Muslim Conversion w/ Dr Faisal Malick) | Girls Gone Bible3800760d-ad06-409e-8a50-91e2222fd82fFri, 12 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +00004184https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2 EP5. Who Is Jesus?Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, talks more about who our God is and His characteristics - caring, compassionate, sympathetic, and SO much more. God is so intentional in all that He does for us and for that we are eternally blessed ! We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, talks more about who our God is and His characteristics - caring, compassionate, sympathetic, and SO much more. God is so intentional in all that He does for us and for that we are eternally blessed ! We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS2 EP5. Who Is Jesus?65c99747-bef8-433f-8798-63e366a0b781Fri, 12 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 144: How To ACTUALLY Break Bad Habits: Joe DispenzaIn this moment, New York Times best-selling author and researcher, Dr Joe Dispenza discusses how to change habits. A habit forms when you’ve done something so many times that it becomes hardwired into your subconscious, and is even programmed into the very nerve cells of your brain. So in order to break a habit, you have to break the bigger habit of being yourself. Dr Dispenza says that this change can happen when we become conscious of our unconscious. This awareness can come from meditation, as well as mentally rehearsing changes we want to make, so that we avoid the trap of unconsciously making the same choices everyday. By mentally rehearsing scenarios, this avoids the uncomfortableness that comes from taking a step into the unknown and stops you from being the creator of your life. Listen To The Full Episode Here - https://g2ul0.app.link/3q2pKyW6gGb Watch The Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Joe: https://drjoedispenza.com https://www.instagram.com/drjoedispenza/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, New York Times best-selling author and researcher, Dr Joe Dispenza discusses how to change habits. A habit forms when you’ve done something so many times that it becomes hardwired into your subconscious, and is even programmed into the very nerve cells of your brain. So in order to break a habit, you have to break the bigger habit of being yourself. Dr Dispenza says that this change can happen when we become conscious of our unconscious. This awareness can come from meditation, as well as mentally rehearsing changes we want to make, so that we avoid the trap of unconsciously making the same choices everyday. By mentally rehearsing scenarios, this avoids the uncomfortableness that comes from taking a step into the unknown and stops you from being the creator of your life. Listen To The Full Episode Here - https://g2ul0.app.link/3q2pKyW6gGb Watch The Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Joe: https://drjoedispenza.com https://www.instagram.com/drjoedispenza/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 144: How To ACTUALLY Break Bad Habits: Joe Dispenza06cc0add-22d6-4460-870a-905238cb0e77Fri, 12 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000949https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2024) Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2024)546c97e1-4ecc-46f9-8e36-bf8750b0dc97Fri, 12 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Receiving Dogmas (2024) How do we come to accept the binding truths of the Faith? Fr. Mike explains how the dogmas of the Faith are boundaries designed to help us know God and ourselves accurately. He invites us to see these boundaries as lights along our path that enable us to love God and fully do his will. If we can understand that these dogmas are guided by love, we can come to receive them as gifts for the salvation of our souls. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 88-95. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How do we come to accept the binding truths of the Faith? Fr. Mike explains how the dogmas of the Faith are boundaries designed to help us know God and ourselves accurately. He invites us to see these boundaries as lights along our path that enable us to love God and fully do his will. If we can understand that these dogmas are guided by love, we can come to receive them as gifts for the salvation of our souls. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 88-95. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 12: Receiving Dogmas (2024)5349cd60-a659-4f87-a4b5-82221c5926f0Fri, 12 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Receiving Dogmas (2024) How do we come to accept the binding truths of the Faith? Fr. Mike explains how the dogmas of the Faith are boundaries designed to help us know God and ourselves accurately. He invites us to see these boundaries as lights along our path that enable us to love God and fully do his will. If we can understand that these dogmas are guided by love, we can come to receive them as gifts for the salvation of our souls. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 88-95. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How do we come to accept the binding truths of the Faith? Fr. Mike explains how the dogmas of the Faith are boundaries designed to help us know God and ourselves accurately. He invites us to see these boundaries as lights along our path that enable us to love God and fully do his will. If we can understand that these dogmas are guided by love, we can come to receive them as gifts for the salvation of our souls. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 88-95. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 12: Receiving Dogmas (2024)b1b11ac6-1d57-4292-b61b-fb1af5249d96Fri, 12 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2024) Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2024)c2ac7bf5-f4fa-463a-9ed7-068b44b83331Fri, 12 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2024) Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2024)e3c6a00d-68d5-4eae-9166-19cecd5d73afFri, 12 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2024) Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2024)6b0cd82a-4eaf-43c2-b20b-efa05a472872Fri, 12 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBuilding Up"My turn!" Junior shouted as he laid the next block. He and his brother were playing a tower-building game, and the tower was getting high. Carefully, he laid down the next piece and held his breath as the tower wobbled, wobbled--then, thankfully, stopped. "Okay. Your turn, Max." Max concentrated hard as he gently placed the next wooden log on top of the tower. The tower teetered and wobbled, but this time it didn't stop. With a loud crash, all the pieces of the tower came tumbling down. Junior threw up his hands. "No! C'mon, Max! I was trying to get a record. I should have just done this by myself. You're no help at all." Max opened his mouth to respond, but then got up and went to his room with his head down. Later that night, Mom knocked on Junior's door. "Do you have any idea why Max seems a little down tonight?" she asked.Junior shrugged. "I don't know." Mom raised an eyebrow. "Really?" Junior sighed. "I did get a little mad at him after he made our tower fall down. It was supposed to be a world record!" Mom nodded. "I understand that you got frustrated, but Max told me you said he's no help at all. That's not a nice thing to say." Junior looked down. "I guess not. I'm sorry." Mom looked thoughtful. "You know, what happened to your tower reminds me of our words. The words we say can either build others up or knock them down. Just like you were doing with your tower, we need to be careful that the words we say build others up with love and encouragement, the way Jesus encourages us with His words to us in the Bible." Junior nodded. "That makes sense. I think I need to tell Max something." He left his room and knocked on Max's door. "Max? Can I come in?" Max shrugged. "Sure." "I'm sorry for what I said earlier. Do you want to build a tower with me again?" Max smiled. "Really?" Junior grinned. "Yup." And this time, he would also be building with his words. – Chukwuka Ugobi

"My turn!" Junior shouted as he laid the next block. He and his brother were playing a tower-building game, and the tower was getting high. Carefully, he laid down the next piece and held his breath as the tower wobbled, wobbled--then, thankfully, stopped. "Okay. Your turn, Max." Max concentrated hard as he gently placed the next wooden log on top of the tower. The tower teetered and wobbled, but this time it didn't stop. With a loud crash, all the pieces of the tower came tumbling down. Junior threw up his hands. "No! C'mon, Max! I was trying to get a record. I should have just done this by myself. You're no help at all." Max opened his mouth to respond, but then got up and went to his room with his head down. Later that night, Mom knocked on Junior's door. "Do you have any idea why Max seems a little down tonight?" she asked.Junior shrugged. "I don't know." Mom raised an eyebrow. "Really?" Junior sighed. "I did get a little mad at him after he made our tower fall down. It was supposed to be a world record!" Mom nodded. "I understand that you got frustrated, but Max told me you said he's no help at all. That's not a nice thing to say." Junior looked down. "I guess not. I'm sorry." Mom looked thoughtful. "You know, what happened to your tower reminds me of our words. The words we say can either build others up or knock them down. Just like you were doing with your tower, we need to be careful that the words we say build others up with love and encouragement, the way Jesus encourages us with His words to us in the Bible." Junior nodded. "That makes sense. I think I need to tell Max something." He left his room and knocked on Max's door. "Max? Can I come in?" Max shrugged. "Sure." "I'm sorry for what I said earlier. Do you want to build a tower with me again?" Max smiled. "Really?" Junior grinned. "Yup." And this time, he would also be building with his words. – Chukwuka Ugobi

Building Up6eab3271-587c-4c7a-975a-96f852253102Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBuilding Up"My turn!" Junior shouted as he laid the next block. He and his brother were playing a tower-building game, and the tower was getting high. Carefully, he laid down the next piece and held his breath as the tower wobbled, wobbled--then, thankfully, stopped. "Okay. Your turn, Max." Max concentrated hard as he gently placed the next wooden log on top of the tower. The tower teetered and wobbled, but this time it didn't stop. With a loud crash, all the pieces of the tower came tumbling down. Junior threw up his hands. "No! C'mon, Max! I was trying to get a record. I should have just done this by myself. You're no help at all." Max opened his mouth to respond, but then got up and went to his room with his head down. Later that night, Mom knocked on Junior's door. "Do you have any idea why Max seems a little down tonight?" she asked.Junior shrugged. "I don't know." Mom raised an eyebrow. "Really?" Junior sighed. "I did get a little mad at him after he made our tower fall down. It was supposed to be a world record!" Mom nodded. "I understand that you got frustrated, but Max told me you said he's no help at all. That's not a nice thing to say." Junior looked down. "I guess not. I'm sorry." Mom looked thoughtful. "You know, what happened to your tower reminds me of our words. The words we say can either build others up or knock them down. Just like you were doing with your tower, we need to be careful that the words we say build others up with love and encouragement, the way Jesus encourages us with His words to us in the Bible." Junior nodded. "That makes sense. I think I need to tell Max something." He left his room and knocked on Max's door. "Max? Can I come in?" Max shrugged. "Sure." "I'm sorry for what I said earlier. Do you want to build a tower with me again?" Max smiled. "Really?" Junior grinned. "Yup." And this time, he would also be building with his words. – Chukwuka Ugobi

"My turn!" Junior shouted as he laid the next block. He and his brother were playing a tower-building game, and the tower was getting high. Carefully, he laid down the next piece and held his breath as the tower wobbled, wobbled--then, thankfully, stopped. "Okay. Your turn, Max." Max concentrated hard as he gently placed the next wooden log on top of the tower. The tower teetered and wobbled, but this time it didn't stop. With a loud crash, all the pieces of the tower came tumbling down. Junior threw up his hands. "No! C'mon, Max! I was trying to get a record. I should have just done this by myself. You're no help at all." Max opened his mouth to respond, but then got up and went to his room with his head down. Later that night, Mom knocked on Junior's door. "Do you have any idea why Max seems a little down tonight?" she asked.Junior shrugged. "I don't know." Mom raised an eyebrow. "Really?" Junior sighed. "I did get a little mad at him after he made our tower fall down. It was supposed to be a world record!" Mom nodded. "I understand that you got frustrated, but Max told me you said he's no help at all. That's not a nice thing to say." Junior looked down. "I guess not. I'm sorry." Mom looked thoughtful. "You know, what happened to your tower reminds me of our words. The words we say can either build others up or knock them down. Just like you were doing with your tower, we need to be careful that the words we say build others up with love and encouragement, the way Jesus encourages us with His words to us in the Bible." Junior nodded. "That makes sense. I think I need to tell Max something." He left his room and knocked on Max's door. "Max? Can I come in?" Max shrugged. "Sure." "I'm sorry for what I said earlier. Do you want to build a tower with me again?" Max smiled. "Really?" Junior grinned. "Yup." And this time, he would also be building with his words. – Chukwuka Ugobi

Building Up7326eb55-7533-4967-a6bf-1d1f7a0b4a8eFri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHave You Forgotten What God Has Done For You? God commands his beloved people all throughout scripture: &quot;Remember.&quot; And this command continues to resound for us today. Remember the good that God has done for you. Remember the times he has delivered you. Remember when you thought you had nothing left but he gave you strength. Today, Fr. Mike beseeches us to remember in the darkness what God has revealed in the light, and to never forget what he&#39;s done for us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

God commands his beloved people all throughout scripture: &quot;Remember.&quot; And this command continues to resound for us today. Remember the good that God has done for you. Remember the times he has delivered you. Remember when you thought you had nothing left but he gave you strength. Today, Fr. Mike beseeches us to remember in the darkness what God has revealed in the light, and to never forget what he&#39;s done for us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHave You Forgotten What God Has Done For You?0bffc1b3-eb86-46b3-a83f-b8da9718e935Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHave You Forgotten What God Has Done For You? God commands his beloved people all throughout scripture: &quot;Remember.&quot; And this command continues to resound for us today. Remember the good that God has done for you. Remember the times he has delivered you. Remember when you thought you had nothing left but he gave you strength. Today, Fr. Mike beseeches us to remember in the darkness what God has revealed in the light, and to never forget what he&#39;s done for us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

God commands his beloved people all throughout scripture: &quot;Remember.&quot; And this command continues to resound for us today. Remember the good that God has done for you. Remember the times he has delivered you. Remember when you thought you had nothing left but he gave you strength. Today, Fr. Mike beseeches us to remember in the darkness what God has revealed in the light, and to never forget what he&#39;s done for us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHave You Forgotten What God Has Done For You?f848c8c0-12ba-4a47-b706-ef47f5399082Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#849 - Epiphany - SermonThis episode is a sermon that I gave at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino about about the coming of the wise men and the story of Epiphany. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is a sermon that I gave at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino about about the coming of the wise men and the story of Epiphany. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#849 - Epiphany - Sermone9fbfe2b-9332-4fe9-a34c-47994c903331Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +00001309https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Know Your True FriendsToday John, Devin, and Sam dive into what it means to be a true friend. We discuss the different types of friends, which ones you need to prioritize to live a meaningful life, and how to become that man for others. “There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship,” said St. Thomas. However, as we all see today, this is getting harder and harder to find. Learn 3 principles of true friendship and how to live those today. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: This week we get to connect with a listener who wants to know how to give his first fruit in family life and what that actually means.  ✅ If you have any questions, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 40 mins of episode 141 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com, and become a part of the movement to become a man and a saint. Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today John, Devin, and Sam dive into what it means to be a true friend. We discuss the different types of friends, which ones you need to prioritize to live a meaningful life, and how to become that man for others. “There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship,” said St. Thomas. However, as we all see today, this is getting harder and harder to find. Learn 3 principles of true friendship and how to live those today. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: This week we get to connect with a listener who wants to know how to give his first fruit in family life and what that actually means.  ✅ If you have any questions, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 40 mins of episode 141 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com, and become a part of the movement to become a man and a saint. Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow to Know Your True Friends2a1dfe55-c809-4183-923d-a4e9905bd611Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +00003899https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYuval Noah Harari: The Urgent Warning They Hope You Ignore, “More War Is Coming”, Yuval’s Chilling Future Predictions!If you enjoy hearing about the potential impact of AI on humanity, I recommend you check out my conversation with ex-Google office, Mo Gawdat which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk-nQ7HF6k4 He has shown millions of readers how humans have evolved to where we are now, but what does the future hold for us as a species? Yuval Noah Harari is a best-selling author, public intellectual and Professor of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is best known for his bestselling books, ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind’, ‘Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow’ and ‘21 Lessons for the 21st Century’. His books have sold over 45 Million copies in 65 languages. In this interview, Steven and Yuval discuss everything from how AI will change everything, the importance of language and stories, why the idea of finding a ‘soulmate’ is a myth, and the ongoing battle for human attention. You can pre-order the 10th anniversary edition of ‘Sapiens’, here: https://bit.ly/48JVQ6c Follow Yuval: Twitter: https://bit.ly/3HdUxR7 Instagram: https://bit.ly/41WLbCT YouTube: https://bit.ly/3vyAwm0 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoy hearing about the potential impact of AI on humanity, I recommend you check out my conversation with ex-Google office, Mo Gawdat which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk-nQ7HF6k4 He has shown millions of readers how humans have evolved to where we are now, but what does the future hold for us as a species? Yuval Noah Harari is a best-selling author, public intellectual and Professor of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is best known for his bestselling books, ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind’, ‘Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow’ and ‘21 Lessons for the 21st Century’. His books have sold over 45 Million copies in 65 languages. In this interview, Steven and Yuval discuss everything from how AI will change everything, the importance of language and stories, why the idea of finding a ‘soulmate’ is a myth, and the ongoing battle for human attention. You can pre-order the 10th anniversary edition of ‘Sapiens’, here: https://bit.ly/48JVQ6c Follow Yuval: Twitter: https://bit.ly/3HdUxR7 Instagram: https://bit.ly/41WLbCT YouTube: https://bit.ly/3vyAwm0 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullYuval Noah Harari: The Urgent Warning They Hope You Ignore, “More War Is Coming”, Yuval’s Chilling Future Predictions!5da580d4-12b5-4879-8341-f774c6892903Thu, 11 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +00006347https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2024) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2024)5d9f0908-896b-439b-acc1-6e7c92288c49Thu, 11 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: Sources of Divine Revelation (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teaching that divine revelation consists of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and emphasizes why both sources are of equal importance in the Faith. He also clarifies the difference between Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to receive with docility the teachings and directives of the Magisterium of the Church, trusting in the authority of the Pope and the bishops. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 80-87. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teaching that divine revelation consists of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and emphasizes why both sources are of equal importance in the Faith. He also clarifies the difference between Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to receive with docility the teachings and directives of the Magisterium of the Church, trusting in the authority of the Pope and the bishops. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 80-87. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 11: Sources of Divine Revelation (2024)b70afada-1811-45d5-b08d-ff144bb1772dThu, 11 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: Sources of Divine Revelation (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teaching that divine revelation consists of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and emphasizes why both sources are of equal importance in the Faith. He also clarifies the difference between Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to receive with docility the teachings and directives of the Magisterium of the Church, trusting in the authority of the Pope and the bishops. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 80-87. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teaching that divine revelation consists of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and emphasizes why both sources are of equal importance in the Faith. He also clarifies the difference between Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to receive with docility the teachings and directives of the Magisterium of the Church, trusting in the authority of the Pope and the bishops. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 80-87. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 11: Sources of Divine Revelation (2024)5256c3ec-9db6-4099-865e-d407a12e1096Thu, 11 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2024) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2024)00bb11dd-50e2-4457-af2e-9077daaa6d2eThu, 11 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2024) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2024)589ac209-9ede-4eb9-8ce9-be8c27e59e06Thu, 11 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2024) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2024)2d4b4f3d-dbb7-437a-86cb-cdf624fccc38Thu, 11 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsForeign Words"We had such cool visitors in our social studies class today!" Ollie told his parents one evening. "Mrs. Berg invited a Vietnamese family to talk to us about their culture and tell us what it's like to try to fit into the American way of life without losing their heritage.""Interesting," said Dad. "What was the hardest thing for them?""Learning English." Ollie got up and took a paper out of his backpack. "This is what their language looks like."Mom and Dad looked at the foreign words. "I know it would be hard for me to learn this," said Mom. "And life would be confusing and scary if I couldn't talk to people or understand what they said to me.""It sure would," agreed Dad. "And I'm sure it's just as scary and difficult for them to learn and understand our culture and language." He reached for his Bible. "Time for devotions."Ollie, who had started to get up, sat back down. "Okay, but you know what? Some of the things in the Bible are hard for me to understand--about as hard as some of these foreign words." He shrugged. "I know our Bible is written in English, but some parts of it still don't make sense to me.""Tell me," said Dad, "did the Vietnamese family finally figure out what our English words mean?""Not all of them, but they understand a lot more now than when they first got here.""How did they learn the meanings of English words?" asked Dad."They studied and studied," said Ollie. "They got help from some teachers and friends too.""In other words, they were persistent--they kept studying," said Dad. "We need to be persistent in studying the Bible too. The more we study it, the better we understand it.""And we need to ask for help," said Mom. "Your dad and I can help you understand some things, and Pastor Baxter and your Sunday school teacher can help too. But most of all, God can help. The Holy Spirit gives us wisdom and understanding about Jesus and the truth of His Word. When we read the Bible, He helps us understand what God is saying to us."Dad nodded. "As you read and study the Bible, ask God for wisdom, and He will help you." – Nance E. Keyes

"We had such cool visitors in our social studies class today!" Ollie told his parents one evening. "Mrs. Berg invited a Vietnamese family to talk to us about their culture and tell us what it's like to try to fit into the American way of life without losing their heritage.""Interesting," said Dad. "What was the hardest thing for them?""Learning English." Ollie got up and took a paper out of his backpack. "This is what their language looks like."Mom and Dad looked at the foreign words. "I know it would be hard for me to learn this," said Mom. "And life would be confusing and scary if I couldn't talk to people or understand what they said to me.""It sure would," agreed Dad. "And I'm sure it's just as scary and difficult for them to learn and understand our culture and language." He reached for his Bible. "Time for devotions."Ollie, who had started to get up, sat back down. "Okay, but you know what? Some of the things in the Bible are hard for me to understand--about as hard as some of these foreign words." He shrugged. "I know our Bible is written in English, but some parts of it still don't make sense to me.""Tell me," said Dad, "did the Vietnamese family finally figure out what our English words mean?""Not all of them, but they understand a lot more now than when they first got here.""How did they learn the meanings of English words?" asked Dad."They studied and studied," said Ollie. "They got help from some teachers and friends too.""In other words, they were persistent--they kept studying," said Dad. "We need to be persistent in studying the Bible too. The more we study it, the better we understand it.""And we need to ask for help," said Mom. "Your dad and I can help you understand some things, and Pastor Baxter and your Sunday school teacher can help too. But most of all, God can help. The Holy Spirit gives us wisdom and understanding about Jesus and the truth of His Word. When we read the Bible, He helps us understand what God is saying to us."Dad nodded. "As you read and study the Bible, ask God for wisdom, and He will help you." – Nance E. Keyes

Foreign Words083719ca-d3d8-42ba-8f63-e1a9092d5489Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsForeign Words"We had such cool visitors in our social studies class today!" Ollie told his parents one evening. "Mrs. Berg invited a Vietnamese family to talk to us about their culture and tell us what it's like to try to fit into the American way of life without losing their heritage.""Interesting," said Dad. "What was the hardest thing for them?""Learning English." Ollie got up and took a paper out of his backpack. "This is what their language looks like."Mom and Dad looked at the foreign words. "I know it would be hard for me to learn this," said Mom. "And life would be confusing and scary if I couldn't talk to people or understand what they said to me.""It sure would," agreed Dad. "And I'm sure it's just as scary and difficult for them to learn and understand our culture and language." He reached for his Bible. "Time for devotions."Ollie, who had started to get up, sat back down. "Okay, but you know what? Some of the things in the Bible are hard for me to understand--about as hard as some of these foreign words." He shrugged. "I know our Bible is written in English, but some parts of it still don't make sense to me.""Tell me," said Dad, "did the Vietnamese family finally figure out what our English words mean?""Not all of them, but they understand a lot more now than when they first got here.""How did they learn the meanings of English words?" asked Dad."They studied and studied," said Ollie. "They got help from some teachers and friends too.""In other words, they were persistent--they kept studying," said Dad. "We need to be persistent in studying the Bible too. The more we study it, the better we understand it.""And we need to ask for help," said Mom. "Your dad and I can help you understand some things, and Pastor Baxter and your Sunday school teacher can help too. But most of all, God can help. The Holy Spirit gives us wisdom and understanding about Jesus and the truth of His Word. When we read the Bible, He helps us understand what God is saying to us."Dad nodded. "As you read and study the Bible, ask God for wisdom, and He will help you." – Nance E. Keyes

"We had such cool visitors in our social studies class today!" Ollie told his parents one evening. "Mrs. Berg invited a Vietnamese family to talk to us about their culture and tell us what it's like to try to fit into the American way of life without losing their heritage.""Interesting," said Dad. "What was the hardest thing for them?""Learning English." Ollie got up and took a paper out of his backpack. "This is what their language looks like."Mom and Dad looked at the foreign words. "I know it would be hard for me to learn this," said Mom. "And life would be confusing and scary if I couldn't talk to people or understand what they said to me.""It sure would," agreed Dad. "And I'm sure it's just as scary and difficult for them to learn and understand our culture and language." He reached for his Bible. "Time for devotions."Ollie, who had started to get up, sat back down. "Okay, but you know what? Some of the things in the Bible are hard for me to understand--about as hard as some of these foreign words." He shrugged. "I know our Bible is written in English, but some parts of it still don't make sense to me.""Tell me," said Dad, "did the Vietnamese family finally figure out what our English words mean?""Not all of them, but they understand a lot more now than when they first got here.""How did they learn the meanings of English words?" asked Dad."They studied and studied," said Ollie. "They got help from some teachers and friends too.""In other words, they were persistent--they kept studying," said Dad. "We need to be persistent in studying the Bible too. The more we study it, the better we understand it.""And we need to ask for help," said Mom. "Your dad and I can help you understand some things, and Pastor Baxter and your Sunday school teacher can help too. But most of all, God can help. The Holy Spirit gives us wisdom and understanding about Jesus and the truth of His Word. When we read the Bible, He helps us understand what God is saying to us."Dad nodded. "As you read and study the Bible, ask God for wisdom, and He will help you." – Nance E. Keyes

Foreign Wordsd8f838cb-0397-411e-91d7-0439dc5b9f6bThu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#521 Are Christians Consistent on Their Beliefs on Sexuality? - Karlo BroussardKarlo joins Cy to discuss whether the Church is consistent on the teaching of sexual morality. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and happy to be with you. This time, a conversation about sexuality and in all honesty, if we really, I think were to maybe make an evaluation of why the world rejects the Catholic Church today, a great deal of it has to do with the sexual revolution. It&#8217;s certainly not all of the story, but a great deal of it has to do with the sexual re…

Karlo joins Cy to discuss whether the Church is consistent on the teaching of sexual morality. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and happy to be with you. This time, a conversation about sexuality and in all honesty, if we really, I think were to maybe make an evaluation of why the world rejects the Catholic Church today, a great deal of it has to do with the sexual revolution. It&#8217;s certainly not all of the story, but a great deal of it has to do with the sexual re…

#521 Are Christians Consistent on Their Beliefs on Sexuality? - Karlo Broussard08b1e32e-cc1b-4303-ac47-8c33949a9b32Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#313: Noah 2: Ordinary People, Extraordinary PlansGenesis 6:9-14 &amp; John 14:1-2 In our last episode, we discovered that the world had gone wrong, and today we are going to learn how God used Noah who seemed ordinary, but he faithfully walked with God. We put ourselves in Noah&#39;s shoes considering what it may have felt like to be him. Noah probably recognized  how big this mission was going to be. He would have considered the practical challenges of constructing an ark of such colossal proportions. It may have felt both awe-inspiring and scary yet Noah trusted God and obeyed Him. For the digital Noah Bible Study go here. In the $5 and up tiers you will find them as well as the entire library of bonus content you can try for FREE! If you wish to purchase the weeks individually, you can go here and click SHOP tab. We also have coloring pages and more for each Noah episode. To send in your voice memo of why you like listening do so by 1/30/24 to biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com. They will be used in a future episode. To contact me or for info about the podcast, bonus content, and more, go here. For the free pdf Read-A-Loud book w/ audio go here. Thanks for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genesis 6:9-14 &amp; John 14:1-2 In our last episode, we discovered that the world had gone wrong, and today we are going to learn how God used Noah who seemed ordinary, but he faithfully walked with God. We put ourselves in Noah&#39;s shoes considering what it may have felt like to be him. Noah probably recognized  how big this mission was going to be. He would have considered the practical challenges of constructing an ark of such colossal proportions. It may have felt both awe-inspiring and scary yet Noah trusted God and obeyed Him. For the digital Noah Bible Study go here. In the $5 and up tiers you will find them as well as the entire library of bonus content you can try for FREE! If you wish to purchase the weeks individually, you can go here and click SHOP tab. We also have coloring pages and more for each Noah episode. To send in your voice memo of why you like listening do so by 1/30/24 to biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com. They will be used in a future episode. To contact me or for info about the podcast, bonus content, and more, go here. For the free pdf Read-A-Loud book w/ audio go here. Thanks for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#313: Noah 2: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Plans9b7d643d-bbe7-4506-9104-71a991d4e3deWed, 10 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000930https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2024) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2024)45f158a5-54af-4def-b730-b41ffe8fec63Wed, 10 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: The Apostolic Tradition (2024) The Gospel was handed on in two ways — orally and in writing. Both Scripture and Tradition are sources of Divine Revelation. Fr. Mike describes how the first apostles left bishops as their successors, passing down to them their teaching authority, and this apostolic succession is preserved until the end of time. The passing on of the Faith isn’t something reserved for bishops but something we are all called to participate in. Through the Holy Spirit, God’s Word is present and active in the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 74-79. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Gospel was handed on in two ways — orally and in writing. Both Scripture and Tradition are sources of Divine Revelation. Fr. Mike describes how the first apostles left bishops as their successors, passing down to them their teaching authority, and this apostolic succession is preserved until the end of time. The passing on of the Faith isn’t something reserved for bishops but something we are all called to participate in. Through the Holy Spirit, God’s Word is present and active in the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 74-79. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 10: The Apostolic Tradition (2024)38044f03-1e9c-4820-99c0-4c41ef29beaaWed, 10 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: The Apostolic Tradition (2024) The Gospel was handed on in two ways — orally and in writing. Both Scripture and Tradition are sources of Divine Revelation. Fr. Mike describes how the first apostles left bishops as their successors, passing down to them their teaching authority, and this apostolic succession is preserved until the end of time. The passing on of the Faith isn’t something reserved for bishops but something we are all called to participate in. Through the Holy Spirit, God’s Word is present and active in the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 74-79. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Gospel was handed on in two ways — orally and in writing. Both Scripture and Tradition are sources of Divine Revelation. Fr. Mike describes how the first apostles left bishops as their successors, passing down to them their teaching authority, and this apostolic succession is preserved until the end of time. The passing on of the Faith isn’t something reserved for bishops but something we are all called to participate in. Through the Holy Spirit, God’s Word is present and active in the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 74-79. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 10: The Apostolic Tradition (2024)e80ce1f7-2ff1-44ca-acdd-814f6d788bd0Wed, 10 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2024) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2024)be8bdfc4-05b1-4a88-a2a3-ccbe8fa6b7c6Wed, 10 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2024) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2024)8f5be7e6-999b-4436-b582-19b93fa036b7Wed, 10 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2024) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2024)45dcef63-4bd3-4aea-874e-2131b000d2cbWed, 10 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFish for DinnerKarina and her friend Dan rushed into the kitchen after practice. "Perfect timing!" said Karina's mom, taking a pan out of the oven. "Mmmm!" exclaimed Karina. "That fish smells yummy--Dan? Where did you go?""I'm outside!" Dan yelled from the porch.Karina walked outside and saw Dan putting on his bike helmet. "Wait!" she said. "I thought you were staying for dinner!""I was," said Dan. "Until I smelled it." He got on his bike. "I'll see you tomorrow.""Where's Dan?" asked Mom when Karina returned. Karina shrugged. "Your fish smells delicious, but Dan thinks it stinks. I don't understand--the smell is making me hungrier by the minute!" "Well, I just cook it," said Mom. "I can't make him like it." Karina thought for a moment. "You know, Mom, Dan acts the same way when I talk about Jesus. If I just say the word 'church,' he wrinkles his nose. But he's never even tried to go."Mom stirred the carrots on the stove. "You know, Karina, as a baby, you hated carrots." "But I like carrots now," said Karina. "What happened?" "Well, one day I put a carrot on your plate.""And I ate it?""No. But you didn't throw a fit. The next day, I gave you another, and you took a bite. Each day, I gave you more, and eventually you loved them!""Nice story, Mom, but what do carrots have to do with Dan?"Mom dished the fish and carrots onto plates. "I never changed the flavor of the carrots, Karina. I wasn't sure if you'd ever eat one, but if I had stopped offering, you definitely never would have tried it. I had to be patient.""Are you saying I should invite Dan to eat fish tomorrow?" Mom laughed. "Not exactly, but I do think you should keep offering Jesus. Be patient. Perhaps one day Dan will understand how much Jesus loves him, and he'll come to love Jesus too." "I can do that." Karina paused. "Hey, Mom--Dan's favorite food is spaghetti."Mom nodded. "That's good to know. Next week, we'll have spaghetti after practice." Karina smiled. "And carrots!" – Kelly Carlson

Karina and her friend Dan rushed into the kitchen after practice. "Perfect timing!" said Karina's mom, taking a pan out of the oven. "Mmmm!" exclaimed Karina. "That fish smells yummy--Dan? Where did you go?""I'm outside!" Dan yelled from the porch.Karina walked outside and saw Dan putting on his bike helmet. "Wait!" she said. "I thought you were staying for dinner!""I was," said Dan. "Until I smelled it." He got on his bike. "I'll see you tomorrow.""Where's Dan?" asked Mom when Karina returned. Karina shrugged. "Your fish smells delicious, but Dan thinks it stinks. I don't understand--the smell is making me hungrier by the minute!" "Well, I just cook it," said Mom. "I can't make him like it." Karina thought for a moment. "You know, Mom, Dan acts the same way when I talk about Jesus. If I just say the word 'church,' he wrinkles his nose. But he's never even tried to go."Mom stirred the carrots on the stove. "You know, Karina, as a baby, you hated carrots." "But I like carrots now," said Karina. "What happened?" "Well, one day I put a carrot on your plate.""And I ate it?""No. But you didn't throw a fit. The next day, I gave you another, and you took a bite. Each day, I gave you more, and eventually you loved them!""Nice story, Mom, but what do carrots have to do with Dan?"Mom dished the fish and carrots onto plates. "I never changed the flavor of the carrots, Karina. I wasn't sure if you'd ever eat one, but if I had stopped offering, you definitely never would have tried it. I had to be patient.""Are you saying I should invite Dan to eat fish tomorrow?" Mom laughed. "Not exactly, but I do think you should keep offering Jesus. Be patient. Perhaps one day Dan will understand how much Jesus loves him, and he'll come to love Jesus too." "I can do that." Karina paused. "Hey, Mom--Dan's favorite food is spaghetti."Mom nodded. "That's good to know. Next week, we'll have spaghetti after practice." Karina smiled. "And carrots!" – Kelly Carlson

Fish for Dinner7070e54e-7304-4f6a-b0d9-6b6ca4cd28cbWed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFish for DinnerKarina and her friend Dan rushed into the kitchen after practice. "Perfect timing!" said Karina's mom, taking a pan out of the oven. "Mmmm!" exclaimed Karina. "That fish smells yummy--Dan? Where did you go?""I'm outside!" Dan yelled from the porch.Karina walked outside and saw Dan putting on his bike helmet. "Wait!" she said. "I thought you were staying for dinner!""I was," said Dan. "Until I smelled it." He got on his bike. "I'll see you tomorrow.""Where's Dan?" asked Mom when Karina returned. Karina shrugged. "Your fish smells delicious, but Dan thinks it stinks. I don't understand--the smell is making me hungrier by the minute!" "Well, I just cook it," said Mom. "I can't make him like it." Karina thought for a moment. "You know, Mom, Dan acts the same way when I talk about Jesus. If I just say the word 'church,' he wrinkles his nose. But he's never even tried to go."Mom stirred the carrots on the stove. "You know, Karina, as a baby, you hated carrots." "But I like carrots now," said Karina. "What happened?" "Well, one day I put a carrot on your plate.""And I ate it?""No. But you didn't throw a fit. The next day, I gave you another, and you took a bite. Each day, I gave you more, and eventually you loved them!""Nice story, Mom, but what do carrots have to do with Dan?"Mom dished the fish and carrots onto plates. "I never changed the flavor of the carrots, Karina. I wasn't sure if you'd ever eat one, but if I had stopped offering, you definitely never would have tried it. I had to be patient.""Are you saying I should invite Dan to eat fish tomorrow?" Mom laughed. "Not exactly, but I do think you should keep offering Jesus. Be patient. Perhaps one day Dan will understand how much Jesus loves him, and he'll come to love Jesus too." "I can do that." Karina paused. "Hey, Mom--Dan's favorite food is spaghetti."Mom nodded. "That's good to know. Next week, we'll have spaghetti after practice." Karina smiled. "And carrots!" – Kelly Carlson

Karina and her friend Dan rushed into the kitchen after practice. "Perfect timing!" said Karina's mom, taking a pan out of the oven. "Mmmm!" exclaimed Karina. "That fish smells yummy--Dan? Where did you go?""I'm outside!" Dan yelled from the porch.Karina walked outside and saw Dan putting on his bike helmet. "Wait!" she said. "I thought you were staying for dinner!""I was," said Dan. "Until I smelled it." He got on his bike. "I'll see you tomorrow.""Where's Dan?" asked Mom when Karina returned. Karina shrugged. "Your fish smells delicious, but Dan thinks it stinks. I don't understand--the smell is making me hungrier by the minute!" "Well, I just cook it," said Mom. "I can't make him like it." Karina thought for a moment. "You know, Mom, Dan acts the same way when I talk about Jesus. If I just say the word 'church,' he wrinkles his nose. But he's never even tried to go."Mom stirred the carrots on the stove. "You know, Karina, as a baby, you hated carrots." "But I like carrots now," said Karina. "What happened?" "Well, one day I put a carrot on your plate.""And I ate it?""No. But you didn't throw a fit. The next day, I gave you another, and you took a bite. Each day, I gave you more, and eventually you loved them!""Nice story, Mom, but what do carrots have to do with Dan?"Mom dished the fish and carrots onto plates. "I never changed the flavor of the carrots, Karina. I wasn't sure if you'd ever eat one, but if I had stopped offering, you definitely never would have tried it. I had to be patient.""Are you saying I should invite Dan to eat fish tomorrow?" Mom laughed. "Not exactly, but I do think you should keep offering Jesus. Be patient. Perhaps one day Dan will understand how much Jesus loves him, and he'll come to love Jesus too." "I can do that." Karina paused. "Hey, Mom--Dan's favorite food is spaghetti."Mom nodded. "That's good to know. Next week, we'll have spaghetti after practice." Karina smiled. "And carrots!" – Kelly Carlson

Fish for Dinnerde048d24-527a-4d89-a2e7-ec9bb58d6e2bWed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2024)d7b95c2e-d54a-43af-913d-b4dfbb56f73aTue, 09 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: The Fullness of Revelation (2024) In our Catechism reading today we learn how out of love, God has fully revealed himself by sending his Son, Jesus Christ who established God’s covenant forever. We also learn that the Son is the Father’s definitive Word, but this Word has not yet been made completely explicit. Fr. Mike explains how private revelations may not claim to add to the Faith and must not contradict the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 65-73. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In our Catechism reading today we learn how out of love, God has fully revealed himself by sending his Son, Jesus Christ who established God’s covenant forever. We also learn that the Son is the Father’s definitive Word, but this Word has not yet been made completely explicit. Fr. Mike explains how private revelations may not claim to add to the Faith and must not contradict the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 65-73. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 9: The Fullness of Revelation (2024)b45703ec-f105-4182-8f5d-280cf49938d3Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: The Fullness of Revelation (2024) In our Catechism reading today we learn how out of love, God has fully revealed himself by sending his Son, Jesus Christ who established God’s covenant forever. We also learn that the Son is the Father’s definitive Word, but this Word has not yet been made completely explicit. Fr. Mike explains how private revelations may not claim to add to the Faith and must not contradict the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 65-73. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In our Catechism reading today we learn how out of love, God has fully revealed himself by sending his Son, Jesus Christ who established God’s covenant forever. We also learn that the Son is the Father’s definitive Word, but this Word has not yet been made completely explicit. Fr. Mike explains how private revelations may not claim to add to the Faith and must not contradict the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 65-73. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 9: The Fullness of Revelation (2024)5823dbdb-7341-4dc8-8779-431d3859df2dTue, 09 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2024)a4dae804-451c-4d6f-98ab-a1e48c4ae6abTue, 09 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2024)12847508-9b95-40b6-bff1-c2dcf04a53a9Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2024) Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2024)38ba1c58-91d7-43d9-b605-baea1149c664Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA New LifeRiley couldn't believe the man up front was still talking. He sighed and looked at Mom, who was listening intently. She had become a Christian a few months earlier, and she'd been making Riley go to church with her ever since. I wish things were the way they were before, Riley thought. "So what did you think of the sermon?" asked Mom as they got in the car after church. Riley shrugged. "It was fine, I guess.""You're not sure how you feel about all this, are you?" asked Mom."I don't know," said Riley. "I just don't see what it has to do with me. My life is fine the way it is." And it was even better before I had to get up for church every Sunday, he thought. When they stopped at a traffic light, they saw a man holding a sign that said Hungry Please Help. "Do you think that man knows he's needy?" Mom asked. Riley stared at her. "Um, yeah, Mom. I think he does."Mom shrugged. "Well, I was just like him once, but I didn't know it."Riley was startled. "You were?" He knew his mom's life had been tough, but he didn't think it had ever been so bad that she'd had to beg for money on the street. Mom nodded. "Yep. And then one day someone found me and gave me a whole new life.""What?" Riley could hardly believe his ears. "Who?""Jesus!" said Mom. She smiled as Riley stared at her in confusion. "I'm not talking about needing money to buy food," she said. "I'm talking about being hungry and needy in my heart. I was lost and alone, and I didn't even realize how miserable I was. But when I found Jesus, He made me like new, and when I look back on my old life, I can see how much I needed Him to fill me with hope and joy. That's what Jesus did for me, and He can do the same for you."Riley was silent for a while before he spoke. "I guess I'll have to think about it some more.""Okay," said Mom. She parked the car next to a sub shop. "In the meantime, let's go buy that man a sandwich." – Courtney Lasater

Riley couldn't believe the man up front was still talking. He sighed and looked at Mom, who was listening intently. She had become a Christian a few months earlier, and she'd been making Riley go to church with her ever since. I wish things were the way they were before, Riley thought. "So what did you think of the sermon?" asked Mom as they got in the car after church. Riley shrugged. "It was fine, I guess.""You're not sure how you feel about all this, are you?" asked Mom."I don't know," said Riley. "I just don't see what it has to do with me. My life is fine the way it is." And it was even better before I had to get up for church every Sunday, he thought. When they stopped at a traffic light, they saw a man holding a sign that said Hungry Please Help. "Do you think that man knows he's needy?" Mom asked. Riley stared at her. "Um, yeah, Mom. I think he does."Mom shrugged. "Well, I was just like him once, but I didn't know it."Riley was startled. "You were?" He knew his mom's life had been tough, but he didn't think it had ever been so bad that she'd had to beg for money on the street. Mom nodded. "Yep. And then one day someone found me and gave me a whole new life.""What?" Riley could hardly believe his ears. "Who?""Jesus!" said Mom. She smiled as Riley stared at her in confusion. "I'm not talking about needing money to buy food," she said. "I'm talking about being hungry and needy in my heart. I was lost and alone, and I didn't even realize how miserable I was. But when I found Jesus, He made me like new, and when I look back on my old life, I can see how much I needed Him to fill me with hope and joy. That's what Jesus did for me, and He can do the same for you."Riley was silent for a while before he spoke. "I guess I'll have to think about it some more.""Okay," said Mom. She parked the car next to a sub shop. "In the meantime, let's go buy that man a sandwich." – Courtney Lasater

A New Lifef41a566b-3f7f-4b94-9257-75453be79792Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA New LifeRiley couldn't believe the man up front was still talking. He sighed and looked at Mom, who was listening intently. She had become a Christian a few months earlier, and she'd been making Riley go to church with her ever since. I wish things were the way they were before, Riley thought. "So what did you think of the sermon?" asked Mom as they got in the car after church. Riley shrugged. "It was fine, I guess.""You're not sure how you feel about all this, are you?" asked Mom."I don't know," said Riley. "I just don't see what it has to do with me. My life is fine the way it is." And it was even better before I had to get up for church every Sunday, he thought. When they stopped at a traffic light, they saw a man holding a sign that said Hungry Please Help. "Do you think that man knows he's needy?" Mom asked. Riley stared at her. "Um, yeah, Mom. I think he does."Mom shrugged. "Well, I was just like him once, but I didn't know it."Riley was startled. "You were?" He knew his mom's life had been tough, but he didn't think it had ever been so bad that she'd had to beg for money on the street. Mom nodded. "Yep. And then one day someone found me and gave me a whole new life.""What?" Riley could hardly believe his ears. "Who?""Jesus!" said Mom. She smiled as Riley stared at her in confusion. "I'm not talking about needing money to buy food," she said. "I'm talking about being hungry and needy in my heart. I was lost and alone, and I didn't even realize how miserable I was. But when I found Jesus, He made me like new, and when I look back on my old life, I can see how much I needed Him to fill me with hope and joy. That's what Jesus did for me, and He can do the same for you."Riley was silent for a while before he spoke. "I guess I'll have to think about it some more.""Okay," said Mom. She parked the car next to a sub shop. "In the meantime, let's go buy that man a sandwich." – Courtney Lasater

Riley couldn't believe the man up front was still talking. He sighed and looked at Mom, who was listening intently. She had become a Christian a few months earlier, and she'd been making Riley go to church with her ever since. I wish things were the way they were before, Riley thought. "So what did you think of the sermon?" asked Mom as they got in the car after church. Riley shrugged. "It was fine, I guess.""You're not sure how you feel about all this, are you?" asked Mom."I don't know," said Riley. "I just don't see what it has to do with me. My life is fine the way it is." And it was even better before I had to get up for church every Sunday, he thought. When they stopped at a traffic light, they saw a man holding a sign that said Hungry Please Help. "Do you think that man knows he's needy?" Mom asked. Riley stared at her. "Um, yeah, Mom. I think he does."Mom shrugged. "Well, I was just like him once, but I didn't know it."Riley was startled. "You were?" He knew his mom's life had been tough, but he didn't think it had ever been so bad that she'd had to beg for money on the street. Mom nodded. "Yep. And then one day someone found me and gave me a whole new life.""What?" Riley could hardly believe his ears. "Who?""Jesus!" said Mom. She smiled as Riley stared at her in confusion. "I'm not talking about needing money to buy food," she said. "I'm talking about being hungry and needy in my heart. I was lost and alone, and I didn't even realize how miserable I was. But when I found Jesus, He made me like new, and when I look back on my old life, I can see how much I needed Him to fill me with hope and joy. That's what Jesus did for me, and He can do the same for you."Riley was silent for a while before he spoke. "I guess I'll have to think about it some more.""Okay," said Mom. She parked the car next to a sub shop. "In the meantime, let's go buy that man a sandwich." – Courtney Lasater

A New Lifeb3caaeb7-8cdb-4e94-8d22-35f5ee265ecfTue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Men Must Honor Their WordMost men would acknowledge they should keep their word - but so many of us really don't make it a priority. If our wife gets upset, or if the kids are worked up, or maybe even if I just don't feel great; I'm all too ready to bail on a commitment. What if our failure to honor our word is actually a far bigger deal than we want to admit? Join me in this episode as I discuss why your word is so critical to your identity and strength as a man. I also discuss some practical ways to improve your strength in this critical characteristic!

Most men would acknowledge they should keep their word - but so many of us really don't make it a priority. If our wife gets upset, or if the kids are worked up, or maybe even if I just don't feel great; I'm all too ready to bail on a commitment. What if our failure to honor our word is actually a far bigger deal than we want to admit? Join me in this episode as I discuss why your word is so critical to your identity and strength as a man. I also discuss some practical ways to improve your strength in this critical characteristic!

fullWhy Men Must Honor Their Wordee95041e-387b-4a9b-ad37-2188553ef533Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThierry Henry (EXCLUSIVE): "I Cried Every Single Day", Dealing With Depression, My Childhood Trauma & Fighting For My Dad's Love!If you enjoy hearing about the beautiful game, I recommend you check out my conversation with Frank Lampard, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us8n8VBQn_c What does it take to become a Premier League GOAT and what does it take from you when you walk away from the game? Thierry Henry is a French professional football coach, broadcaster and former player. He is regarded as one of the best strikers and Premier League player of all time, and France’s highest-ever international goalscorer. He began his professional career in 1994 and played for Arsenal from 1999 to 2007, he is the club’s all-time leading goal scorer with 226 goals. He was PFA player of the year twice, in 2003 and 2004, and European Golden Boot twice, in 2004 and 2005, he retired as a player in 2014 and is now coach of the under-21 French national team. In this interview, Steven and Thierry discuss everything from Thierry’s family’s expectation of him becoming a great football player, never feeling good enough and always wanting to get his father’s approval, ‘dying’ when he stopped playing football and his mental struggles after the game. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoy hearing about the beautiful game, I recommend you check out my conversation with Frank Lampard, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us8n8VBQn_c What does it take to become a Premier League GOAT and what does it take from you when you walk away from the game? Thierry Henry is a French professional football coach, broadcaster and former player. He is regarded as one of the best strikers and Premier League player of all time, and France’s highest-ever international goalscorer. He began his professional career in 1994 and played for Arsenal from 1999 to 2007, he is the club’s all-time leading goal scorer with 226 goals. He was PFA player of the year twice, in 2003 and 2004, and European Golden Boot twice, in 2004 and 2005, he retired as a player in 2014 and is now coach of the under-21 French national team. In this interview, Steven and Thierry discuss everything from Thierry’s family’s expectation of him becoming a great football player, never feeling good enough and always wanting to get his father’s approval, ‘dying’ when he stopped playing football and his mental struggles after the game. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThierry Henry (EXCLUSIVE): "I Cried Every Single Day", Dealing With Depression, My Childhood Trauma & Fighting For My Dad's Love!bece1ecc-cf4c-4c72-ba5f-fcfc1f58fe7fMon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +00006904https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2024)ec1267f2-5cbf-4ce8-83a0-6d5ca18f8a3dMon, 08 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: God Forms His People (2024) God chose Abraham and made him the “father of a multitude of nations.” Then God formed Israel as his people, freeing them from slavery in Egypt. Fr. Mike explains why God reveals himself in stages, and through the prophets who are honored as saints, he continues to form his people in the hope of salvation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 59-64. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God chose Abraham and made him the “father of a multitude of nations.” Then God formed Israel as his people, freeing them from slavery in Egypt. Fr. Mike explains why God reveals himself in stages, and through the prophets who are honored as saints, he continues to form his people in the hope of salvation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 59-64. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 8: God Forms His People (2024)423c57f6-1d99-4724-bdb9-048beb557a4eMon, 08 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: God Forms His People (2024) God chose Abraham and made him the “father of a multitude of nations.” Then God formed Israel as his people, freeing them from slavery in Egypt. Fr. Mike explains why God reveals himself in stages, and through the prophets who are honored as saints, he continues to form his people in the hope of salvation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 59-64. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God chose Abraham and made him the “father of a multitude of nations.” Then God formed Israel as his people, freeing them from slavery in Egypt. Fr. Mike explains why God reveals himself in stages, and through the prophets who are honored as saints, he continues to form his people in the hope of salvation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 59-64. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 8: God Forms His People (2024)5a83892c-110b-432c-a2b6-fedcb25f5c48Mon, 08 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2024)9a217c02-4c16-4136-9dd4-df7c6bdc1a2aMon, 08 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2024)8c89680c-dd7f-4953-ad7c-c5d35a26ecb9Mon, 08 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2024) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2024)875f821a-7de6-41b4-902e-715210a83a23Mon, 08 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMemory Quilt"That's going to be so cool when it's finished," Kendyn said as she watched her mom sew some pieces of a patchwork quilt. Mom smiled. "I hope so. This project is very special to me." She picked up a few of the fabric squares. "Do you recognize these pieces of material?""They're scraps from dresses I used to wear, aren't they?" said Kendyn.Mom nodded. "Yes. And they remind me that God's way is best," she said as she began sewing again. "I used to become very disappointed and angry when I didn't get my way. I would get upset with God when He didn't answer my prayers the way I wanted.""Really?" said Kendyn. "But how do these quilt pieces remind you of that?""Well," said Mom, "before you came to live with us, I wanted a baby very much. I prayed that we'd be able to adopt one right away. That didn't happen. Your dad and I prayed and prayed, and we waited and waited. I sometimes felt angry at God for not giving me my way.""But then you got me," Kendyn said."That's just the point," said Mom with a smile. "I didn't get my way. God had His way--and it was much better. He taught us so much during those years when we were waiting, and we grew in our relationship with Jesus. He reminded us that He was with us in our pain and uncertainty and wanted us to bring our worries and sorrows to Him. We learned a lot about patience and about trusting God. And then we adopted you.""If you had gotten a baby as soon as you wanted one, would you have still gotten me too?" asked Kendyn."We can't know for sure, but maybe not," replied Mom. "That's why this quilt is such a special project to me. I'm sewing together little remembrances from your life. As I do that, I'm reminded of how wonderful God's way was--and is--for me.""And for me!" said Kendyn as she gave her mom a big hug. – Nance E. Keyes

"That's going to be so cool when it's finished," Kendyn said as she watched her mom sew some pieces of a patchwork quilt. Mom smiled. "I hope so. This project is very special to me." She picked up a few of the fabric squares. "Do you recognize these pieces of material?""They're scraps from dresses I used to wear, aren't they?" said Kendyn.Mom nodded. "Yes. And they remind me that God's way is best," she said as she began sewing again. "I used to become very disappointed and angry when I didn't get my way. I would get upset with God when He didn't answer my prayers the way I wanted.""Really?" said Kendyn. "But how do these quilt pieces remind you of that?""Well," said Mom, "before you came to live with us, I wanted a baby very much. I prayed that we'd be able to adopt one right away. That didn't happen. Your dad and I prayed and prayed, and we waited and waited. I sometimes felt angry at God for not giving me my way.""But then you got me," Kendyn said."That's just the point," said Mom with a smile. "I didn't get my way. God had His way--and it was much better. He taught us so much during those years when we were waiting, and we grew in our relationship with Jesus. He reminded us that He was with us in our pain and uncertainty and wanted us to bring our worries and sorrows to Him. We learned a lot about patience and about trusting God. And then we adopted you.""If you had gotten a baby as soon as you wanted one, would you have still gotten me too?" asked Kendyn."We can't know for sure, but maybe not," replied Mom. "That's why this quilt is such a special project to me. I'm sewing together little remembrances from your life. As I do that, I'm reminded of how wonderful God's way was--and is--for me.""And for me!" said Kendyn as she gave her mom a big hug. – Nance E. Keyes

Memory Quilt9e6c15bc-420f-40a1-9ff0-a6096b74fd3cMon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMemory Quilt"That's going to be so cool when it's finished," Kendyn said as she watched her mom sew some pieces of a patchwork quilt. Mom smiled. "I hope so. This project is very special to me." She picked up a few of the fabric squares. "Do you recognize these pieces of material?""They're scraps from dresses I used to wear, aren't they?" said Kendyn.Mom nodded. "Yes. And they remind me that God's way is best," she said as she began sewing again. "I used to become very disappointed and angry when I didn't get my way. I would get upset with God when He didn't answer my prayers the way I wanted.""Really?" said Kendyn. "But how do these quilt pieces remind you of that?""Well," said Mom, "before you came to live with us, I wanted a baby very much. I prayed that we'd be able to adopt one right away. That didn't happen. Your dad and I prayed and prayed, and we waited and waited. I sometimes felt angry at God for not giving me my way.""But then you got me," Kendyn said."That's just the point," said Mom with a smile. "I didn't get my way. God had His way--and it was much better. He taught us so much during those years when we were waiting, and we grew in our relationship with Jesus. He reminded us that He was with us in our pain and uncertainty and wanted us to bring our worries and sorrows to Him. We learned a lot about patience and about trusting God. And then we adopted you.""If you had gotten a baby as soon as you wanted one, would you have still gotten me too?" asked Kendyn."We can't know for sure, but maybe not," replied Mom. "That's why this quilt is such a special project to me. I'm sewing together little remembrances from your life. As I do that, I'm reminded of how wonderful God's way was--and is--for me.""And for me!" said Kendyn as she gave her mom a big hug. – Nance E. Keyes

"That's going to be so cool when it's finished," Kendyn said as she watched her mom sew some pieces of a patchwork quilt. Mom smiled. "I hope so. This project is very special to me." She picked up a few of the fabric squares. "Do you recognize these pieces of material?""They're scraps from dresses I used to wear, aren't they?" said Kendyn.Mom nodded. "Yes. And they remind me that God's way is best," she said as she began sewing again. "I used to become very disappointed and angry when I didn't get my way. I would get upset with God when He didn't answer my prayers the way I wanted.""Really?" said Kendyn. "But how do these quilt pieces remind you of that?""Well," said Mom, "before you came to live with us, I wanted a baby very much. I prayed that we'd be able to adopt one right away. That didn't happen. Your dad and I prayed and prayed, and we waited and waited. I sometimes felt angry at God for not giving me my way.""But then you got me," Kendyn said."That's just the point," said Mom with a smile. "I didn't get my way. God had His way--and it was much better. He taught us so much during those years when we were waiting, and we grew in our relationship with Jesus. He reminded us that He was with us in our pain and uncertainty and wanted us to bring our worries and sorrows to Him. We learned a lot about patience and about trusting God. And then we adopted you.""If you had gotten a baby as soon as you wanted one, would you have still gotten me too?" asked Kendyn."We can't know for sure, but maybe not," replied Mom. "That's why this quilt is such a special project to me. I'm sewing together little remembrances from your life. As I do that, I'm reminded of how wonderful God's way was--and is--for me.""And for me!" said Kendyn as she gave her mom a big hug. – Nance E. Keyes

Memory Quiltfa97b977-103d-445c-b73a-7ef084c93136Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2024) Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2024)6f9c05b5-2aac-4aeb-88ee-88a4225810edSun, 07 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God Reveals Himself (2024) God reveals himself to man and gives us the capacity to know and love him beyond our own natural abilities. From the very beginning, even after the first sin of Adam and Eve, God made himself known to human beings and gave us a promise of redemption. Fr. Mike explains how God’s covenant with Noah offers hope for salvation and unity that are only made possible in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 50-58. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God reveals himself to man and gives us the capacity to know and love him beyond our own natural abilities. From the very beginning, even after the first sin of Adam and Eve, God made himself known to human beings and gave us a promise of redemption. Fr. Mike explains how God’s covenant with Noah offers hope for salvation and unity that are only made possible in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 50-58. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 7: God Reveals Himself (2024)c9732056-f633-4e46-9f72-0263539db69dSun, 07 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God Reveals Himself (2024) God reveals himself to man and gives us the capacity to know and love him beyond our own natural abilities. From the very beginning, even after the first sin of Adam and Eve, God made himself known to human beings and gave us a promise of redemption. Fr. Mike explains how God’s covenant with Noah offers hope for salvation and unity that are only made possible in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 50-58. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God reveals himself to man and gives us the capacity to know and love him beyond our own natural abilities. From the very beginning, even after the first sin of Adam and Eve, God made himself known to human beings and gave us a promise of redemption. Fr. Mike explains how God’s covenant with Noah offers hope for salvation and unity that are only made possible in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 50-58. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 7: God Reveals Himself (2024)f5b026ee-d182-42d4-9528-dc34392b28bdSun, 07 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2024) Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2024)d87f0d52-e6a5-4ec9-a21c-8e1e74036402Sun, 07 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2024) Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2024)fb2eb8a9-c027-4bb1-b515-032b068a0710Sun, 07 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2024) Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2024)9cf36aab-1ef5-4808-8e32-5d884b360177Sun, 07 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBurdens"This is cool!" said Weston as he and some other boys from church hiked through the woods. Sometimes they walked easily along the well-beaten trail, but other times they had to scramble over fallen trees or weave their way around them. "Hey, Lucas!" Weston called out. "Race you to that tree up there!" But as he started off he tripped on a tree root, and down he went. "Ouch!" he cried, grabbing his ankle. Their leader, Mr. Greg, hurried over as Weston got up. "I think I can walk okay," Weston said, gingerly testing his ankle. "It doesn't hurt too bad." "It'll be easier on him if he doesn't have to carry the extra weight of his backpack," said Lucas. "I'll carry it for him.""Me too," chimed in several other voices."Thank you, boys," said Mr. Greg. So for the rest of the hike, the boys took turns carrying Weston's backpack.At the end of the hike, the boys built a campfire and had a hot dog roast. "You know," said Mr. Greg, "what you boys did for Weston today is exactly what Jesus tells us to do for others. We all carry different responsibilities and problems in our lives, but if one of us has a load that's too heavy, the others need to help carry it until that person is able to handle it on their own again. You helped Weston carry his backpack, and Jesus wants us to help others carry their life's burdens. He carried our greatest burden of all--our sin--to the cross, and He offers us help and comfort whenever we're weighed down with life's struggles. When we help carry other people's burdens, we show them His love. What are some ways kids like you get burdened down, and what could a friend do to help?"After a moment, Weston spoke. "Some kids have trouble with tests," he said. "Maybe we could offer to help them study.""Yeah, and we could make friends with new kids at school and invite them to church," offered Lucas. "We could even try to reach out to kids who aren't always nice to us," said Pete. "And pray for them too."Mr. Greg nodded. "Good suggestions," he said. "This week, let's see how many burdens we can help carry for others." – Gayle J. Thorn

"This is cool!" said Weston as he and some other boys from church hiked through the woods. Sometimes they walked easily along the well-beaten trail, but other times they had to scramble over fallen trees or weave their way around them. "Hey, Lucas!" Weston called out. "Race you to that tree up there!" But as he started off he tripped on a tree root, and down he went. "Ouch!" he cried, grabbing his ankle. Their leader, Mr. Greg, hurried over as Weston got up. "I think I can walk okay," Weston said, gingerly testing his ankle. "It doesn't hurt too bad." "It'll be easier on him if he doesn't have to carry the extra weight of his backpack," said Lucas. "I'll carry it for him.""Me too," chimed in several other voices."Thank you, boys," said Mr. Greg. So for the rest of the hike, the boys took turns carrying Weston's backpack.At the end of the hike, the boys built a campfire and had a hot dog roast. "You know," said Mr. Greg, "what you boys did for Weston today is exactly what Jesus tells us to do for others. We all carry different responsibilities and problems in our lives, but if one of us has a load that's too heavy, the others need to help carry it until that person is able to handle it on their own again. You helped Weston carry his backpack, and Jesus wants us to help others carry their life's burdens. He carried our greatest burden of all--our sin--to the cross, and He offers us help and comfort whenever we're weighed down with life's struggles. When we help carry other people's burdens, we show them His love. What are some ways kids like you get burdened down, and what could a friend do to help?"After a moment, Weston spoke. "Some kids have trouble with tests," he said. "Maybe we could offer to help them study.""Yeah, and we could make friends with new kids at school and invite them to church," offered Lucas. "We could even try to reach out to kids who aren't always nice to us," said Pete. "And pray for them too."Mr. Greg nodded. "Good suggestions," he said. "This week, let's see how many burdens we can help carry for others." – Gayle J. Thorn

Burdens6d61d221-c57f-4e83-b185-ac95a45ddbb5Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBurdens"This is cool!" said Weston as he and some other boys from church hiked through the woods. Sometimes they walked easily along the well-beaten trail, but other times they had to scramble over fallen trees or weave their way around them. "Hey, Lucas!" Weston called out. "Race you to that tree up there!" But as he started off he tripped on a tree root, and down he went. "Ouch!" he cried, grabbing his ankle. Their leader, Mr. Greg, hurried over as Weston got up. "I think I can walk okay," Weston said, gingerly testing his ankle. "It doesn't hurt too bad." "It'll be easier on him if he doesn't have to carry the extra weight of his backpack," said Lucas. "I'll carry it for him.""Me too," chimed in several other voices."Thank you, boys," said Mr. Greg. So for the rest of the hike, the boys took turns carrying Weston's backpack.At the end of the hike, the boys built a campfire and had a hot dog roast. "You know," said Mr. Greg, "what you boys did for Weston today is exactly what Jesus tells us to do for others. We all carry different responsibilities and problems in our lives, but if one of us has a load that's too heavy, the others need to help carry it until that person is able to handle it on their own again. You helped Weston carry his backpack, and Jesus wants us to help others carry their life's burdens. He carried our greatest burden of all--our sin--to the cross, and He offers us help and comfort whenever we're weighed down with life's struggles. When we help carry other people's burdens, we show them His love. What are some ways kids like you get burdened down, and what could a friend do to help?"After a moment, Weston spoke. "Some kids have trouble with tests," he said. "Maybe we could offer to help them study.""Yeah, and we could make friends with new kids at school and invite them to church," offered Lucas. "We could even try to reach out to kids who aren't always nice to us," said Pete. "And pray for them too."Mr. Greg nodded. "Good suggestions," he said. "This week, let's see how many burdens we can help carry for others." – Gayle J. Thorn

"This is cool!" said Weston as he and some other boys from church hiked through the woods. Sometimes they walked easily along the well-beaten trail, but other times they had to scramble over fallen trees or weave their way around them. "Hey, Lucas!" Weston called out. "Race you to that tree up there!" But as he started off he tripped on a tree root, and down he went. "Ouch!" he cried, grabbing his ankle. Their leader, Mr. Greg, hurried over as Weston got up. "I think I can walk okay," Weston said, gingerly testing his ankle. "It doesn't hurt too bad." "It'll be easier on him if he doesn't have to carry the extra weight of his backpack," said Lucas. "I'll carry it for him.""Me too," chimed in several other voices."Thank you, boys," said Mr. Greg. So for the rest of the hike, the boys took turns carrying Weston's backpack.At the end of the hike, the boys built a campfire and had a hot dog roast. "You know," said Mr. Greg, "what you boys did for Weston today is exactly what Jesus tells us to do for others. We all carry different responsibilities and problems in our lives, but if one of us has a load that's too heavy, the others need to help carry it until that person is able to handle it on their own again. You helped Weston carry his backpack, and Jesus wants us to help others carry their life's burdens. He carried our greatest burden of all--our sin--to the cross, and He offers us help and comfort whenever we're weighed down with life's struggles. When we help carry other people's burdens, we show them His love. What are some ways kids like you get burdened down, and what could a friend do to help?"After a moment, Weston spoke. "Some kids have trouble with tests," he said. "Maybe we could offer to help them study.""Yeah, and we could make friends with new kids at school and invite them to church," offered Lucas. "We could even try to reach out to kids who aren't always nice to us," said Pete. "And pray for them too."Mr. Greg nodded. "Good suggestions," he said. "This week, let's see how many burdens we can help carry for others." – Gayle J. Thorn

Burdensc8aabe08-a56e-4705-989d-cafb601a258fSun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/07/24 Worship is the Only Proper Response Homily from the Epiphany of the Lord. We give God our best, our heart, and what He has asked for. As we know, the heart of religion is worship. But we need to put our hearts into worship. We give God our best, our heart, and what God has asked for. Not because He needs anything, but because it is right and just. Mass Readings from January 7, 2024: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

Homily from the Epiphany of the Lord. We give God our best, our heart, and what He has asked for. As we know, the heart of religion is worship. But we need to put our hearts into worship. We give God our best, our heart, and what God has asked for. Not because He needs anything, but because it is right and just. Mass Readings from January 7, 2024: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

full01/07/24 Worship is the Only Proper Response0dc1ff4b-fd3d-4776-bd88-f2b1a2867dcaSat, 06 Jan 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/07/24 Worship is the Only Proper Response Homily from the Epiphany of the Lord. We give God our best, our heart, and what He has asked for. As we know, the heart of religion is worship. But we need to put our hearts into worship. We give God our best, our heart, and what God has asked for. Not because He needs anything, but because it is right and just. Mass Readings from January 7, 2024: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

Homily from the Epiphany of the Lord. We give God our best, our heart, and what He has asked for. As we know, the heart of religion is worship. But we need to put our hearts into worship. We give God our best, our heart, and what God has asked for. Not because He needs anything, but because it is right and just. Mass Readings from January 7, 2024: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

full01/07/24 Worship is the Only Proper Response0879f3c8-4d2b-4bec-9135-a3639731e1e2Sat, 06 Jan 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/07/24 Worship is the Only Proper Response Homily from the Epiphany of the Lord. We give God our best, our heart, and what He has asked for. As we know, the heart of religion is worship. But we need to put our hearts into worship. We give God our best, our heart, and what God has asked for. Not because He needs anything, but because it is right and just. Mass Readings from January 7, 2024: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

Homily from the Epiphany of the Lord. We give God our best, our heart, and what He has asked for. As we know, the heart of religion is worship. But we need to put our hearts into worship. We give God our best, our heart, and what God has asked for. Not because He needs anything, but because it is right and just. Mass Readings from January 7, 2024: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

full01/07/24 Worship is the Only Proper Response4561388b-9706-454a-af6f-3aba0ed65bfcSat, 06 Jan 2024 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2024)0ceeacba-8c03-4fc6-ac1e-5177a2bc819aSat, 06 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)11c286cb-c997-4292-961d-fe7318003b45Sat, 06 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Knowing God With Certainty (2024) Today’s reading is a summation of what we have learned so far. Man is made for God, and we are born with a capacity for knowing God. Using our senses, listening to our consciences, and employing our gift of reason, we can know with certainty that God exists. Fr. Mike explains how we live freely only in communion with our Creator, even if we are limited in our capacity of comprehension. Knowing this compels us to share our faith in God with those who do not yet believe. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 44-49. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today’s reading is a summation of what we have learned so far. Man is made for God, and we are born with a capacity for knowing God. Using our senses, listening to our consciences, and employing our gift of reason, we can know with certainty that God exists. Fr. Mike explains how we live freely only in communion with our Creator, even if we are limited in our capacity of comprehension. Knowing this compels us to share our faith in God with those who do not yet believe. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 44-49. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 6: Knowing God With Certainty (2024)861b03c0-622e-4550-b453-d455d05c22edSat, 06 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Knowing God With Certainty (2024) Today’s reading is a summation of what we have learned so far. Man is made for God, and we are born with a capacity for knowing God. Using our senses, listening to our consciences, and employing our gift of reason, we can know with certainty that God exists. Fr. Mike explains how we live freely only in communion with our Creator, even if we are limited in our capacity of comprehension. Knowing this compels us to share our faith in God with those who do not yet believe. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 44-49. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today’s reading is a summation of what we have learned so far. Man is made for God, and we are born with a capacity for knowing God. Using our senses, listening to our consciences, and employing our gift of reason, we can know with certainty that God exists. Fr. Mike explains how we live freely only in communion with our Creator, even if we are limited in our capacity of comprehension. Knowing this compels us to share our faith in God with those who do not yet believe. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 44-49. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 6: Knowing God With Certainty (2024)bddf97ba-8e88-4aaf-81c0-e7ba0236620dSat, 06 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)e3bf26b7-11ae-4982-8412-0eddf3b211d3Sat, 06 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2024)6c6b22ae-f7cd-40a8-8a61-4875f9c788f7Sat, 06 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)3a0f9483-e5b0-4ae3-836e-7e47de15c074Sat, 06 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2024)0c5995bb-9e8f-4f57-833b-a37dea01b3adSat, 06 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2024) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2024)68f6e224-9093-43c4-a6f9-ed8509460d67Sat, 06 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)696bf469-8915-4647-9f43-47e1f0ee6b2aSat, 06 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAlways Showing Up"It's so snowy," Johnny said as he looked out the school bus window. "I wonder if my mom will make it to meet the bus."Caden glanced at his friend. Sometimes Johnny's mom was waiting for them when their bus got to their neighborhood, and sometimes she wasn't. "My grandpa will be there," said Caden.Johnny nodded. "He always is."When their bus reached its first stop, a younger girl started crying. "I don't see my aunt. She's supposed to meet me.""She's probably having trouble walking through the deep snow." An older girl took the younger girl's hand. "I'll walk with you until you find her."Johnny watched them get off of the bus. "My grandpa knows to head out early. He'll be waiting for me. I trust him." Ever since he and his brother had moved in with their grandpa, he had made sure to be waiting each day when the bus came to a stop.The bus moved on, and there was drama at each stop as kids looked for the people who were supposed to walk them home. Caden relaxed against his seat. His grandpa would be there.When they pulled up to his stop, Caden spotted his grandpa waiting with a big sled."Have you seen my mom?" Johnny asked when they got off the bus."She asked me to help you home," Grandpa said. "She didn't want to take your baby sister out in this weather."Caden climbed into the sled with his friend. "I told you he'd be here."They bounced their way home, and Caden put the sled away after Johnny ran to his house across the street.Inside, Caden sat down by his big brother. "Grandpa is always there. He never changes. He's just there. Waiting."Cole smiled. "Kind of like Jesus, huh?" He pointed to the Bible in front of him. "I was just reading about how Jesus is the same every day. Never changing. We can trust Him because of that. He loved us enough to die for us, and He'll always be there for us.""I really do trust Grandpa," Caden said. "When someone shows up over and over again, you know they'll do what they need to do to be there."Cole rubbed Caden's head. "I'm telling you, Jesus is like that too." – Emily Acker

"It's so snowy," Johnny said as he looked out the school bus window. "I wonder if my mom will make it to meet the bus."Caden glanced at his friend. Sometimes Johnny's mom was waiting for them when their bus got to their neighborhood, and sometimes she wasn't. "My grandpa will be there," said Caden.Johnny nodded. "He always is."When their bus reached its first stop, a younger girl started crying. "I don't see my aunt. She's supposed to meet me.""She's probably having trouble walking through the deep snow." An older girl took the younger girl's hand. "I'll walk with you until you find her."Johnny watched them get off of the bus. "My grandpa knows to head out early. He'll be waiting for me. I trust him." Ever since he and his brother had moved in with their grandpa, he had made sure to be waiting each day when the bus came to a stop.The bus moved on, and there was drama at each stop as kids looked for the people who were supposed to walk them home. Caden relaxed against his seat. His grandpa would be there.When they pulled up to his stop, Caden spotted his grandpa waiting with a big sled."Have you seen my mom?" Johnny asked when they got off the bus."She asked me to help you home," Grandpa said. "She didn't want to take your baby sister out in this weather."Caden climbed into the sled with his friend. "I told you he'd be here."They bounced their way home, and Caden put the sled away after Johnny ran to his house across the street.Inside, Caden sat down by his big brother. "Grandpa is always there. He never changes. He's just there. Waiting."Cole smiled. "Kind of like Jesus, huh?" He pointed to the Bible in front of him. "I was just reading about how Jesus is the same every day. Never changing. We can trust Him because of that. He loved us enough to die for us, and He'll always be there for us.""I really do trust Grandpa," Caden said. "When someone shows up over and over again, you know they'll do what they need to do to be there."Cole rubbed Caden's head. "I'm telling you, Jesus is like that too." – Emily Acker

Always Showing Up5c4c4116-ddb5-4b42-9806-c7a1ab420f9cSat, 06 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAlways Showing Up"It's so snowy," Johnny said as he looked out the school bus window. "I wonder if my mom will make it to meet the bus."Caden glanced at his friend. Sometimes Johnny's mom was waiting for them when their bus got to their neighborhood, and sometimes she wasn't. "My grandpa will be there," said Caden.Johnny nodded. "He always is."When their bus reached its first stop, a younger girl started crying. "I don't see my aunt. She's supposed to meet me.""She's probably having trouble walking through the deep snow." An older girl took the younger girl's hand. "I'll walk with you until you find her."Johnny watched them get off of the bus. "My grandpa knows to head out early. He'll be waiting for me. I trust him." Ever since he and his brother had moved in with their grandpa, he had made sure to be waiting each day when the bus came to a stop.The bus moved on, and there was drama at each stop as kids looked for the people who were supposed to walk them home. Caden relaxed against his seat. His grandpa would be there.When they pulled up to his stop, Caden spotted his grandpa waiting with a big sled."Have you seen my mom?" Johnny asked when they got off the bus."She asked me to help you home," Grandpa said. "She didn't want to take your baby sister out in this weather."Caden climbed into the sled with his friend. "I told you he'd be here."They bounced their way home, and Caden put the sled away after Johnny ran to his house across the street.Inside, Caden sat down by his big brother. "Grandpa is always there. He never changes. He's just there. Waiting."Cole smiled. "Kind of like Jesus, huh?" He pointed to the Bible in front of him. "I was just reading about how Jesus is the same every day. Never changing. We can trust Him because of that. He loved us enough to die for us, and He'll always be there for us.""I really do trust Grandpa," Caden said. "When someone shows up over and over again, you know they'll do what they need to do to be there."Cole rubbed Caden's head. "I'm telling you, Jesus is like that too." – Emily Acker

"It's so snowy," Johnny said as he looked out the school bus window. "I wonder if my mom will make it to meet the bus."Caden glanced at his friend. Sometimes Johnny's mom was waiting for them when their bus got to their neighborhood, and sometimes she wasn't. "My grandpa will be there," said Caden.Johnny nodded. "He always is."When their bus reached its first stop, a younger girl started crying. "I don't see my aunt. She's supposed to meet me.""She's probably having trouble walking through the deep snow." An older girl took the younger girl's hand. "I'll walk with you until you find her."Johnny watched them get off of the bus. "My grandpa knows to head out early. He'll be waiting for me. I trust him." Ever since he and his brother had moved in with their grandpa, he had made sure to be waiting each day when the bus came to a stop.The bus moved on, and there was drama at each stop as kids looked for the people who were supposed to walk them home. Caden relaxed against his seat. His grandpa would be there.When they pulled up to his stop, Caden spotted his grandpa waiting with a big sled."Have you seen my mom?" Johnny asked when they got off the bus."She asked me to help you home," Grandpa said. "She didn't want to take your baby sister out in this weather."Caden climbed into the sled with his friend. "I told you he'd be here."They bounced their way home, and Caden put the sled away after Johnny ran to his house across the street.Inside, Caden sat down by his big brother. "Grandpa is always there. He never changes. He's just there. Waiting."Cole smiled. "Kind of like Jesus, huh?" He pointed to the Bible in front of him. "I was just reading about how Jesus is the same every day. Never changing. We can trust Him because of that. He loved us enough to die for us, and He'll always be there for us.""I really do trust Grandpa," Caden said. "When someone shows up over and over again, you know they'll do what they need to do to be there."Cole rubbed Caden's head. "I'm telling you, Jesus is like that too." – Emily Acker

Always Showing Up5f2e019e-6cca-473f-beeb-1002963f2953Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBroken Families & Boundaries | Girls Gone Biblehi our sweet friends. we missed you so much last week. thanks for being so kind and supportive in giving us a week off during the holidays. ♡ today we bring you an intense episode! we discuss what to do if you have childhood trauma, come from a broken family, have toxic parents, or struggle with boundaries with loved ones. we then discuss at length the importance of the family unit-- how the enemy wants nothing more than to destroy the biblical design of family that God intended for us. we cover how to overcome the enemy's attacks on your family and how to pursue PEACE in even the most toxic familial relationships. we encourage you in realizing your true authority through Jesus and that you have the ability to end generational curses. any toxicity can and will end with you. also, we both describe our childhoods and family dynamics growing up &amp; now :) we hope this video blesses you and reminds you that you're not alone-- family dysfunction is universal and it does not define you. we pray that the Lord Jesus speaks to you today and that you have ears to hear. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hi our sweet friends. we missed you so much last week. thanks for being so kind and supportive in giving us a week off during the holidays. ♡ today we bring you an intense episode! we discuss what to do if you have childhood trauma, come from a broken family, have toxic parents, or struggle with boundaries with loved ones. we then discuss at length the importance of the family unit-- how the enemy wants nothing more than to destroy the biblical design of family that God intended for us. we cover how to overcome the enemy's attacks on your family and how to pursue PEACE in even the most toxic familial relationships. we encourage you in realizing your true authority through Jesus and that you have the ability to end generational curses. any toxicity can and will end with you. also, we both describe our childhoods and family dynamics growing up &amp; now :) we hope this video blesses you and reminds you that you're not alone-- family dysfunction is universal and it does not define you. we pray that the Lord Jesus speaks to you today and that you have ears to hear. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullBroken Families & Boundaries | Girls Gone Biblebbdffef0-ae41-4c8d-9b73-206e7bc5485fFri, 05 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +00003807https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2 EP4. Does Hell Exist?Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, goes a little bit deeper and talks more about Hell, why it exists, and how it differs from Heaven and a life with God. And humans, we make choices everyday that effect our daily lives. One of the greatest choices we are given is if we want to live our life with or without God. He so kindly gives us the choice to make for ourselves - and that choice ultimately defines our eternity as well. We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/  ________________________________________________  contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, goes a little bit deeper and talks more about Hell, why it exists, and how it differs from Heaven and a life with God. And humans, we make choices everyday that effect our daily lives. One of the greatest choices we are given is if we want to live our life with or without God. He so kindly gives us the choice to make for ourselves - and that choice ultimately defines our eternity as well. We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/  ________________________________________________  contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS2 EP4. Does Hell Exist?983417dc-e4c5-4ee3-8671-65928906c5a2Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 143: This Is Why You Can't Lose Weight: Daniel LiebermanIn this moment, Harvard University professor and best-selling author, Daniel Lieberman, busts some of the most common myths around exercise. For 2 of the biggest myths, Daniel says that they are too simplistic, saying that you must sleep 8 hours a night or that sitting is terrible for your health. Instead, he says that most people do better with 7 hours of sleep a night, (but this can change depending on age and health) also, sitting isn’t bad for you if you mix it up with regular interruptions. Daniel also helps to clear up the debate that exercise does nothing for weight loss. He says the problem is actually that the recommended 150 minutes per week of exercise is not nearly enough, but higher levels of exercise lead to sustained weight loss and prevents regaining weight after losing it. In reality he claim that most of the truth about diet and exercise is more complex than we are led to believe. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/hIETpSdN5Fb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos You can purchase Dr Lieberman’s newest book, ‘Exercised: The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health’, here: https://amzn.to/49udz2v Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, Harvard University professor and best-selling author, Daniel Lieberman, busts some of the most common myths around exercise. For 2 of the biggest myths, Daniel says that they are too simplistic, saying that you must sleep 8 hours a night or that sitting is terrible for your health. Instead, he says that most people do better with 7 hours of sleep a night, (but this can change depending on age and health) also, sitting isn’t bad for you if you mix it up with regular interruptions. Daniel also helps to clear up the debate that exercise does nothing for weight loss. He says the problem is actually that the recommended 150 minutes per week of exercise is not nearly enough, but higher levels of exercise lead to sustained weight loss and prevents regaining weight after losing it. In reality he claim that most of the truth about diet and exercise is more complex than we are led to believe. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/hIETpSdN5Fb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos You can purchase Dr Lieberman’s newest book, ‘Exercised: The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health’, here: https://amzn.to/49udz2v Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 143: This Is Why You Can't Lose Weight: Daniel Liebermana0ddff5a-4075-488c-acd2-37030c294078Fri, 05 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000806https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: Tower of Babel (2024) Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 5: Tower of Babel (2024)93e2f877-37f0-4db8-a081-359da7bb07d1Fri, 05 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: How We Know God (2024) What can we know about God? The Catechism tells us three important things: 1) We can know God with our human reason, but 2) that knowledge will always be limited, and 3) we rely on God to reveal himself to us. Fr. Mike warns us that learning who God is requires self-surrender and abnegation, for the human heart struggles to recognize the infinite gap between Creator and created. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 36-43. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What can we know about God? The Catechism tells us three important things: 1) We can know God with our human reason, but 2) that knowledge will always be limited, and 3) we rely on God to reveal himself to us. Fr. Mike warns us that learning who God is requires self-surrender and abnegation, for the human heart struggles to recognize the infinite gap between Creator and created. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 36-43. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 5: How We Know God (2024)93f8c344-56cb-4d9d-b43c-a6a73f59f92eFri, 05 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: How We Know God (2024) What can we know about God? The Catechism tells us three important things: 1) We can know God with our human reason, but 2) that knowledge will always be limited, and 3) we rely on God to reveal himself to us. Fr. Mike warns us that learning who God is requires self-surrender and abnegation, for the human heart struggles to recognize the infinite gap between Creator and created. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 36-43. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What can we know about God? The Catechism tells us three important things: 1) We can know God with our human reason, but 2) that knowledge will always be limited, and 3) we rely on God to reveal himself to us. Fr. Mike warns us that learning who God is requires self-surrender and abnegation, for the human heart struggles to recognize the infinite gap between Creator and created. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 36-43. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 5: How We Know God (2024)91689e1e-c56b-4e60-b0aa-8d94323fc11cFri, 05 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: Tower of Babel (2024) Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 5: Tower of Babel (2024)fa58064e-996d-4f73-b6a7-acd0bac14d76Fri, 05 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: Tower of Babel (2024) Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 5: Tower of Babel (2024)8f89ea3e-679e-46f7-972c-298974f810a0Fri, 05 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: Tower of Babel (2024) Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 5: Tower of Babel (2024)bc47faea-4e3c-4b7a-b151-37fc507338c4Fri, 05 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Path Less Traveled"This is so much fun!" exclaimed Scarlett as she tramped along through the snow with the other kids from her church."Yeah," said Ada. "This is a cool place to have a winter retreat."Soon they came to a fork in the path. The kids ahead of them took the path to the right. "Wait!" called Scarlett. "Mr. Bailey said to turn left at each fork, and then we'll end up back at camp."The other campers hesitated. "Yeah, but look! This path on the right is full of footprints. There aren't as many in the path to the left," argued one of the boys. "I think we should take the one everybody else used." Most of the kids agreed, and they all continued down the well-trodden path.Scarlett and Ada didn't know what to do. "Mr. Bailey said to take the fork to the left," said Ada. "I think we should do that.""Me too," said Scarlett. "Let's at least take it for a little ways. If we don't get back to camp soon, we can turn around and follow the other kids." Ada nodded, and they started off.To the girls' delight, it wasn't long before they arrived back at camp. They explained to Mr. Bailey why the other campers weren't with them. He shook his head. "They'll come to a dead end and have to turn around. I'll send someone out on a snowmobile just to make sure they're all right."During camp devotions that evening, Mr. Bailey grinned at the group. "We have some tired campers tonight," he said. "Most of you took a longer hike than you planned because you didn't follow the directions you were given. Instead, you followed the path many others had taken." He opened his Bible. "As many of you learned today, the right path is not always the popular one. God's Word tells us that many people choose the wrong path in life. We might be tempted to follow our own selfish desires thinking it will make us happy, but the Bible says that well-worn path only leads to destruction. There's only one way to have true joy and peace, and that's Jesus. When we trust in Him, He walks with us along the path that leads to eternal life. Choose to follow Him, not the crowd." – Mary Rose Pearson

"This is so much fun!" exclaimed Scarlett as she tramped along through the snow with the other kids from her church."Yeah," said Ada. "This is a cool place to have a winter retreat."Soon they came to a fork in the path. The kids ahead of them took the path to the right. "Wait!" called Scarlett. "Mr. Bailey said to turn left at each fork, and then we'll end up back at camp."The other campers hesitated. "Yeah, but look! This path on the right is full of footprints. There aren't as many in the path to the left," argued one of the boys. "I think we should take the one everybody else used." Most of the kids agreed, and they all continued down the well-trodden path.Scarlett and Ada didn't know what to do. "Mr. Bailey said to take the fork to the left," said Ada. "I think we should do that.""Me too," said Scarlett. "Let's at least take it for a little ways. If we don't get back to camp soon, we can turn around and follow the other kids." Ada nodded, and they started off.To the girls' delight, it wasn't long before they arrived back at camp. They explained to Mr. Bailey why the other campers weren't with them. He shook his head. "They'll come to a dead end and have to turn around. I'll send someone out on a snowmobile just to make sure they're all right."During camp devotions that evening, Mr. Bailey grinned at the group. "We have some tired campers tonight," he said. "Most of you took a longer hike than you planned because you didn't follow the directions you were given. Instead, you followed the path many others had taken." He opened his Bible. "As many of you learned today, the right path is not always the popular one. God's Word tells us that many people choose the wrong path in life. We might be tempted to follow our own selfish desires thinking it will make us happy, but the Bible says that well-worn path only leads to destruction. There's only one way to have true joy and peace, and that's Jesus. When we trust in Him, He walks with us along the path that leads to eternal life. Choose to follow Him, not the crowd." – Mary Rose Pearson

The Path Less Traveled408b2560-2c38-4755-b87f-f7c72c137852Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Path Less Traveled"This is so much fun!" exclaimed Scarlett as she tramped along through the snow with the other kids from her church."Yeah," said Ada. "This is a cool place to have a winter retreat."Soon they came to a fork in the path. The kids ahead of them took the path to the right. "Wait!" called Scarlett. "Mr. Bailey said to turn left at each fork, and then we'll end up back at camp."The other campers hesitated. "Yeah, but look! This path on the right is full of footprints. There aren't as many in the path to the left," argued one of the boys. "I think we should take the one everybody else used." Most of the kids agreed, and they all continued down the well-trodden path.Scarlett and Ada didn't know what to do. "Mr. Bailey said to take the fork to the left," said Ada. "I think we should do that.""Me too," said Scarlett. "Let's at least take it for a little ways. If we don't get back to camp soon, we can turn around and follow the other kids." Ada nodded, and they started off.To the girls' delight, it wasn't long before they arrived back at camp. They explained to Mr. Bailey why the other campers weren't with them. He shook his head. "They'll come to a dead end and have to turn around. I'll send someone out on a snowmobile just to make sure they're all right."During camp devotions that evening, Mr. Bailey grinned at the group. "We have some tired campers tonight," he said. "Most of you took a longer hike than you planned because you didn't follow the directions you were given. Instead, you followed the path many others had taken." He opened his Bible. "As many of you learned today, the right path is not always the popular one. God's Word tells us that many people choose the wrong path in life. We might be tempted to follow our own selfish desires thinking it will make us happy, but the Bible says that well-worn path only leads to destruction. There's only one way to have true joy and peace, and that's Jesus. When we trust in Him, He walks with us along the path that leads to eternal life. Choose to follow Him, not the crowd." – Mary Rose Pearson

"This is so much fun!" exclaimed Scarlett as she tramped along through the snow with the other kids from her church."Yeah," said Ada. "This is a cool place to have a winter retreat."Soon they came to a fork in the path. The kids ahead of them took the path to the right. "Wait!" called Scarlett. "Mr. Bailey said to turn left at each fork, and then we'll end up back at camp."The other campers hesitated. "Yeah, but look! This path on the right is full of footprints. There aren't as many in the path to the left," argued one of the boys. "I think we should take the one everybody else used." Most of the kids agreed, and they all continued down the well-trodden path.Scarlett and Ada didn't know what to do. "Mr. Bailey said to take the fork to the left," said Ada. "I think we should do that.""Me too," said Scarlett. "Let's at least take it for a little ways. If we don't get back to camp soon, we can turn around and follow the other kids." Ada nodded, and they started off.To the girls' delight, it wasn't long before they arrived back at camp. They explained to Mr. Bailey why the other campers weren't with them. He shook his head. "They'll come to a dead end and have to turn around. I'll send someone out on a snowmobile just to make sure they're all right."During camp devotions that evening, Mr. Bailey grinned at the group. "We have some tired campers tonight," he said. "Most of you took a longer hike than you planned because you didn't follow the directions you were given. Instead, you followed the path many others had taken." He opened his Bible. "As many of you learned today, the right path is not always the popular one. God's Word tells us that many people choose the wrong path in life. We might be tempted to follow our own selfish desires thinking it will make us happy, but the Bible says that well-worn path only leads to destruction. There's only one way to have true joy and peace, and that's Jesus. When we trust in Him, He walks with us along the path that leads to eternal life. Choose to follow Him, not the crowd." – Mary Rose Pearson

The Path Less Traveledc99ea2f0-6e2f-44ff-bf58-2681937df0c6Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Raw Reality of Your Favorite Bible Heroes Some of your favorite Bible characters were... terrible sometimes. Abraham lied and said Sarah wasn&#39;t his wife. Jacob tricked his father into giving him the birthright instead of his brother. And there are plenty of stories that aren&#39;t even appropriate enough to make it into a YouTube description. But what is the Bible? A collection of inspiring fables? Or the real story of humanity and God? For Fr. Mike, this is good news (and it should be for you too). Our favorite saints were just like us. And we can yes to God in all of our brokenness just like they did.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Some of your favorite Bible characters were... terrible sometimes. Abraham lied and said Sarah wasn&#39;t his wife. Jacob tricked his father into giving him the birthright instead of his brother. And there are plenty of stories that aren&#39;t even appropriate enough to make it into a YouTube description. But what is the Bible? A collection of inspiring fables? Or the real story of humanity and God? For Fr. Mike, this is good news (and it should be for you too). Our favorite saints were just like us. And we can yes to God in all of our brokenness just like they did.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Raw Reality of Your Favorite Bible Heroese74ee4e5-b66d-49c7-96d8-679fe8e4f41bThu, 04 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Raw Reality of Your Favorite Bible Heroes Some of your favorite Bible characters were... terrible sometimes. Abraham lied and said Sarah wasn&#39;t his wife. Jacob tricked his father into giving him the birthright instead of his brother. And there are plenty of stories that aren&#39;t even appropriate enough to make it into a YouTube description. But what is the Bible? A collection of inspiring fables? Or the real story of humanity and God? For Fr. Mike, this is good news (and it should be for you too). Our favorite saints were just like us. And we can yes to God in all of our brokenness just like they did.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Some of your favorite Bible characters were... terrible sometimes. Abraham lied and said Sarah wasn&#39;t his wife. Jacob tricked his father into giving him the birthright instead of his brother. And there are plenty of stories that aren&#39;t even appropriate enough to make it into a YouTube description. But what is the Bible? A collection of inspiring fables? Or the real story of humanity and God? For Fr. Mike, this is good news (and it should be for you too). Our favorite saints were just like us. And we can yes to God in all of our brokenness just like they did.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Raw Reality of Your Favorite Bible Heroes9ffd3571-8530-4f3f-bb59-4ca9cbd6771aThu, 04 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#848 - Psalms 112,113 – Delight in His CommandsThis episode is part part 86 in a study of the book of Psalms. Psalm 112 talks about the blessing on those who fear the Lord and delight in his commands. Psalm 113 encourages us again to praise the Lord. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com//psalms-112-113-delight-in-his-commands/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part part 86 in a study of the book of Psalms. Psalm 112 talks about the blessing on those who fear the Lord and delight in his commands. Psalm 113 encourages us again to praise the Lord. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com//psalms-112-113-delight-in-his-commands/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#848 - Psalms 112,113 – Delight in His Commandsf5dd5d57-023d-4dea-bc80-9fa892409997Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000894https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Fitness Scientist: "Even A Little Alcohol Is Hurting Your Health!", "Late Night Screen Time Linked To Cancer!", "Working Shifts Kills You 15 Years Early!" - Kristen HolmesIf you enjoy hearing about the transformative power of sleep, I recommend you check out my conversation with Dr Matthew Walker, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us8n8VBQn_c If you have ever wanted to understand what exactly Circadian Rhythm is, and its unbelievable total body impacts, this is the episode for you. Kristen Holmes is the Vice President of Performance Science at the health and fitness monitoring company, WHOOP. Kristen’s focus is on understanding the scientific, psychological and personal factors that either promote or harm human performance. In this interview, Steven and Kristen discuss everything from the amazing impact of harnessing your Circadian Rhythm, Heart Rate Variability, the psychology of peak performance, and how people can take control of their health. Follow Kristen: Instagram: https://bit.ly/47oC8fh Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoy hearing about the transformative power of sleep, I recommend you check out my conversation with Dr Matthew Walker, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us8n8VBQn_c If you have ever wanted to understand what exactly Circadian Rhythm is, and its unbelievable total body impacts, this is the episode for you. Kristen Holmes is the Vice President of Performance Science at the health and fitness monitoring company, WHOOP. Kristen’s focus is on understanding the scientific, psychological and personal factors that either promote or harm human performance. In this interview, Steven and Kristen discuss everything from the amazing impact of harnessing your Circadian Rhythm, Heart Rate Variability, the psychology of peak performance, and how people can take control of their health. Follow Kristen: Instagram: https://bit.ly/47oC8fh Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Fitness Scientist: "Even A Little Alcohol Is Hurting Your Health!", "Late Night Screen Time Linked To Cancer!", "Working Shifts Kills You 15 Years Early!" - Kristen Holmesb62ee441-6b4f-43a1-ae47-eeac03367050Thu, 04 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +00006573https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: The Flood (2024) Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 4: The Flood (2024)e42311f7-1296-4132-baf4-bfa2886ca417Thu, 04 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: Our Capacity for God (2024) The Catechism begins to explore what it means “to believe” by examining our innate desire for God and all the ways we can come to know him. Fr. Mike grounds us in a refrain he promises to repeat throughout the year—God loves you. Not in an abstract way, but in a concrete, unique way. God knows you, and he wants you to know him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 26-35. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism begins to explore what it means “to believe” by examining our innate desire for God and all the ways we can come to know him. Fr. Mike grounds us in a refrain he promises to repeat throughout the year—God loves you. Not in an abstract way, but in a concrete, unique way. God knows you, and he wants you to know him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 26-35. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 4: Our Capacity for God (2024)764a7df3-de33-4474-aa9d-96aef0ada5b6Thu, 04 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: Our Capacity for God (2024) The Catechism begins to explore what it means “to believe” by examining our innate desire for God and all the ways we can come to know him. Fr. Mike grounds us in a refrain he promises to repeat throughout the year—God loves you. Not in an abstract way, but in a concrete, unique way. God knows you, and he wants you to know him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 26-35. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism begins to explore what it means “to believe” by examining our innate desire for God and all the ways we can come to know him. Fr. Mike grounds us in a refrain he promises to repeat throughout the year—God loves you. Not in an abstract way, but in a concrete, unique way. God knows you, and he wants you to know him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 26-35. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 4: Our Capacity for God (2024)2c421af6-0ee9-44b9-aadd-c6f15be76432Thu, 04 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: The Flood (2024) Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 4: The Flood (2024)ed1d478b-dfc9-4d5d-b02b-6c9a8f2bce49Thu, 04 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: The Flood (2024) Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 4: The Flood (2024)b8e38fe0-3b0c-4036-9ef0-c773060b4a93Thu, 04 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: The Flood (2024) Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 4: The Flood (2024)695d3ec5-33c8-4f0d-af8b-1519dbb99ecfThu, 04 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Smelly Cover-UpJonathan took out his dad's aftershave lotion and rubbed some on his face before leaving the bathroom. When his mother stepped into his room a little later, she sniffed the air. "What do I smell?" she asked."Jonathan used Dad's aftershave lotion," Sophie hollered from her room across the hall. She came to the doorway. "He didn't take a shower again."Mom checked the bathroom. "His towel is damp.""Check the soap," said Sophie. "Lots of times when I shower after him it's not even wet--he just wets his washcloth and towel and pretends he showered." "Is that true, Jonathan?" asked Mom. She went to the shower and picked up the bar of soap. It was bone dry, and she glared at him."I just don't like getting all wet," Jonathan said defensively."You're so gross!" said Sophie."Shhh." Mom held up a finger. "Jonathan, I'm sure you know that using this--" she held up the aftershave, "doesn't take the place of using soap. When you splash on cologne or lotion instead of washing, you may smell nice for a while, but the dirt remains. And pretty soon people can tell.""Yeah," said Sophie. "That smelly lotion can't cover up the fact that you're still as dirty as a pig!"Mom cast Sophie a warning glance before turning back to Jonathan. "Well, Jonathan is going to take his shower now," said Mom. She sighed. "It's important to keep our bodies clean, but we also need to think about something even more important. Just like our skin gets dirty, our hearts can get dirty--dirty with sin. Things like pride or an unloving attitude fall into that category, Sophie. And so does deceiving your mother, Jonathan."Both Sophie and Jonathan looked at the floor as Mom continued. "We may sometimes try to cover up the wrong things we do and hide them from other people, but there is nothing we can hide from God. Whenever we sin, we need to confess our wrongs to Jesus. He'll forgive us and wash us clean." – Nance E. Keyes

Jonathan took out his dad's aftershave lotion and rubbed some on his face before leaving the bathroom. When his mother stepped into his room a little later, she sniffed the air. "What do I smell?" she asked."Jonathan used Dad's aftershave lotion," Sophie hollered from her room across the hall. She came to the doorway. "He didn't take a shower again."Mom checked the bathroom. "His towel is damp.""Check the soap," said Sophie. "Lots of times when I shower after him it's not even wet--he just wets his washcloth and towel and pretends he showered." "Is that true, Jonathan?" asked Mom. She went to the shower and picked up the bar of soap. It was bone dry, and she glared at him."I just don't like getting all wet," Jonathan said defensively."You're so gross!" said Sophie."Shhh." Mom held up a finger. "Jonathan, I'm sure you know that using this--" she held up the aftershave, "doesn't take the place of using soap. When you splash on cologne or lotion instead of washing, you may smell nice for a while, but the dirt remains. And pretty soon people can tell.""Yeah," said Sophie. "That smelly lotion can't cover up the fact that you're still as dirty as a pig!"Mom cast Sophie a warning glance before turning back to Jonathan. "Well, Jonathan is going to take his shower now," said Mom. She sighed. "It's important to keep our bodies clean, but we also need to think about something even more important. Just like our skin gets dirty, our hearts can get dirty--dirty with sin. Things like pride or an unloving attitude fall into that category, Sophie. And so does deceiving your mother, Jonathan."Both Sophie and Jonathan looked at the floor as Mom continued. "We may sometimes try to cover up the wrong things we do and hide them from other people, but there is nothing we can hide from God. Whenever we sin, we need to confess our wrongs to Jesus. He'll forgive us and wash us clean." – Nance E. Keyes

The Smelly Cover-Up0e397985-bc64-4afa-90aa-e166570dc9edThu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Smelly Cover-UpJonathan took out his dad's aftershave lotion and rubbed some on his face before leaving the bathroom. When his mother stepped into his room a little later, she sniffed the air. "What do I smell?" she asked."Jonathan used Dad's aftershave lotion," Sophie hollered from her room across the hall. She came to the doorway. "He didn't take a shower again."Mom checked the bathroom. "His towel is damp.""Check the soap," said Sophie. "Lots of times when I shower after him it's not even wet--he just wets his washcloth and towel and pretends he showered." "Is that true, Jonathan?" asked Mom. She went to the shower and picked up the bar of soap. It was bone dry, and she glared at him."I just don't like getting all wet," Jonathan said defensively."You're so gross!" said Sophie."Shhh." Mom held up a finger. "Jonathan, I'm sure you know that using this--" she held up the aftershave, "doesn't take the place of using soap. When you splash on cologne or lotion instead of washing, you may smell nice for a while, but the dirt remains. And pretty soon people can tell.""Yeah," said Sophie. "That smelly lotion can't cover up the fact that you're still as dirty as a pig!"Mom cast Sophie a warning glance before turning back to Jonathan. "Well, Jonathan is going to take his shower now," said Mom. She sighed. "It's important to keep our bodies clean, but we also need to think about something even more important. Just like our skin gets dirty, our hearts can get dirty--dirty with sin. Things like pride or an unloving attitude fall into that category, Sophie. And so does deceiving your mother, Jonathan."Both Sophie and Jonathan looked at the floor as Mom continued. "We may sometimes try to cover up the wrong things we do and hide them from other people, but there is nothing we can hide from God. Whenever we sin, we need to confess our wrongs to Jesus. He'll forgive us and wash us clean." – Nance E. Keyes

Jonathan took out his dad's aftershave lotion and rubbed some on his face before leaving the bathroom. When his mother stepped into his room a little later, she sniffed the air. "What do I smell?" she asked."Jonathan used Dad's aftershave lotion," Sophie hollered from her room across the hall. She came to the doorway. "He didn't take a shower again."Mom checked the bathroom. "His towel is damp.""Check the soap," said Sophie. "Lots of times when I shower after him it's not even wet--he just wets his washcloth and towel and pretends he showered." "Is that true, Jonathan?" asked Mom. She went to the shower and picked up the bar of soap. It was bone dry, and she glared at him."I just don't like getting all wet," Jonathan said defensively."You're so gross!" said Sophie."Shhh." Mom held up a finger. "Jonathan, I'm sure you know that using this--" she held up the aftershave, "doesn't take the place of using soap. When you splash on cologne or lotion instead of washing, you may smell nice for a while, but the dirt remains. And pretty soon people can tell.""Yeah," said Sophie. "That smelly lotion can't cover up the fact that you're still as dirty as a pig!"Mom cast Sophie a warning glance before turning back to Jonathan. "Well, Jonathan is going to take his shower now," said Mom. She sighed. "It's important to keep our bodies clean, but we also need to think about something even more important. Just like our skin gets dirty, our hearts can get dirty--dirty with sin. Things like pride or an unloving attitude fall into that category, Sophie. And so does deceiving your mother, Jonathan."Both Sophie and Jonathan looked at the floor as Mom continued. "We may sometimes try to cover up the wrong things we do and hide them from other people, but there is nothing we can hide from God. Whenever we sin, we need to confess our wrongs to Jesus. He'll forgive us and wash us clean." – Nance E. Keyes

The Smelly Cover-Upfd0eb257-e9b2-4447-b38e-c6645fc5a94eThu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#520 Looking for Mary, Finding the Bible - Fr. John WaissCatholics and Protestants often use biblical proof texts as they argue about the role of Mary in salvation. But this can form bad Bible reading habits, says Father John Waiss, author of Bible Mary: The Mother of Jesus in the Word of God. He joins us for a conversation about how looking for Mary can teach us better Bible reading. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, delighted to be here with you in the new year and talking about a new book that we have here at Catholic Ans…

Catholics and Protestants often use biblical proof texts as they argue about the role of Mary in salvation. But this can form bad Bible reading habits, says Father John Waiss, author of Bible Mary: The Mother of Jesus in the Word of God. He joins us for a conversation about how looking for Mary can teach us better Bible reading. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, delighted to be here with you in the new year and talking about a new book that we have here at Catholic Ans…

#520 Looking for Mary, Finding the Bible - Fr. John Waissac6bda99-743c-4d82-81e0-b3cfab9697d5Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#312: Noah 1: A World Gone WrongGenesis 6:5-10 &amp; Romans 5:19 You are joining us at the beginning of our brand new Noah series. This podcast series is special because it also goes with our nine week Noah Bible study! Today, we hear that wickedness was everywhere, and God&#39;s heart was heavy with sorrow. But amid the shadows, there was a beam of light---Noah. In a world filled with darkness, Noah found favor in God&#39;s eyes because of his righteousness and faithful walk with God. Kids will learn: 1. How the Bible defines righteous 2 That God sees everything; He saw Noah&#39;s faithfulness and He sees yours too 3.Noah knew right was still right even if no one else was doing it. 4. God always has a plan Pair this episode with the coloring pages, activity sheets, and the Noah Bible Study. You can work through it at your pace throughout the week. Through my own experience, I’ve learned studying together as a family fosters better discussions, consistency, shared understanding, and different ages bring unique perspectives and ideas to the table. The study also contains beautiful language suitable for adults to appreciate and for children to expand their vocabulary. Access all of that here. Remember you can try it for FREE! If you&#39;d like to purchase the Bible study one week at a times as they release, go here and click SHOP To connect with me go here For our free read-a-loud book with audio and pdf, go hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genesis 6:5-10 &amp; Romans 5:19 You are joining us at the beginning of our brand new Noah series. This podcast series is special because it also goes with our nine week Noah Bible study! Today, we hear that wickedness was everywhere, and God&#39;s heart was heavy with sorrow. But amid the shadows, there was a beam of light---Noah. In a world filled with darkness, Noah found favor in God&#39;s eyes because of his righteousness and faithful walk with God. Kids will learn: 1. How the Bible defines righteous 2 That God sees everything; He saw Noah&#39;s faithfulness and He sees yours too 3.Noah knew right was still right even if no one else was doing it. 4. God always has a plan Pair this episode with the coloring pages, activity sheets, and the Noah Bible Study. You can work through it at your pace throughout the week. Through my own experience, I’ve learned studying together as a family fosters better discussions, consistency, shared understanding, and different ages bring unique perspectives and ideas to the table. The study also contains beautiful language suitable for adults to appreciate and for children to expand their vocabulary. Access all of that here. Remember you can try it for FREE! If you&#39;d like to purchase the Bible study one week at a times as they release, go here and click SHOP To connect with me go here For our free read-a-loud book with audio and pdf, go hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#312: Noah 1: A World Gone Wrong04b7677b-51c5-4849-b2d7-c475cf439298Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000979https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStrong and Dangerous with Jason PerryTo say that we don't really see a lot of great masculine examples is an understatement. Even the idea of a "Strong man" sounds scary to a lot of people. But what if men are supposed to be strong? Competent? Dangerous, even? Join me in this episode as former Navy Seal and police officer Jason Perry shares his journey into the faith and authentic masculinity. Men are supposed to be powerful and dangerous. Yet so few of us live into that potential. You can read more about Jason on his website: https://christianwarriormission.org/

To say that we don't really see a lot of great masculine examples is an understatement. Even the idea of a "Strong man" sounds scary to a lot of people. But what if men are supposed to be strong? Competent? Dangerous, even? Join me in this episode as former Navy Seal and police officer Jason Perry shares his journey into the faith and authentic masculinity. Men are supposed to be powerful and dangerous. Yet so few of us live into that potential. You can read more about Jason on his website: https://christianwarriormission.org/

fullStrong and Dangerous with Jason Perry720172c9-fbf5-4642-81a1-40a2418035d7Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: Noah's Ark (2024) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 3: Noah's Ark (2024)b8adaf8d-96ae-4309-bf96-a9cde273c1a5Wed, 03 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) (2024)e66c3c54-d5c1-4c8a-93a7-586765ae76fcWed, 03 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) (2024)59bd9d93-5d7f-4ba0-8a27-783d42a827c0Wed, 03 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: Noah's Ark (2024) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 3: Noah's Ark (2024)b881a00c-76e5-49db-b901-2d97b4672a0fWed, 03 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: Noah's Ark (2024) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 3: Noah's Ark (2024)4e765808-2a12-4016-a800-783aa3b58088Wed, 03 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: Noah's Ark (2024) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 3: Noah's Ark (2024)c5ab89b1-aa30-4ecd-9ad2-cec169ee182fWed, 03 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStretched ThinAngelo kicked at a stone on the pavement. "Did I tell you that I can't go live with my dad?" he asked his friend Tai. "I have to stay with Mom." Angelo sighed. "Dad always took time to do stuff with me. Y'know--guy stuff. Now I'll only get to be with him every other weekend.""Well, you can still call and text him, can't you?" asked Tai. "You still have a lot to be thankful for."As Tai spoke, Angelo noticed that his eyes were bright. Are those tears in Tai's eyes? he wondered. As he thought about it, he realized he'd never heard Tai talk about his father. "Does your dad live with you?"Tai shook his head. "My dad died," he said softly."Oh! I'm sorry," said Angelo, not sure what else to say.The boys walked quietly for a while. "It's been tough, and I miss Dad a lot," Tai said finally. "But one day, Mom helped me understand how she deals with it. I had this toy guitar I made by stretching rubber bands around a long box. When I strummed them they made different sounds, depending on how tight they were." He paused, and Angelo looked at him curiously. "Some of the rubber bands fit over my box easily," Tai continued, "but others were tight and had to be stretched out thin in order to get around the cardboard. A few even snapped." "What does that have to do with missing your dad and getting along without him?" Angelo asked."Mom pointed out that when I strummed my make-believe guitar, the rubber bands that fit super-tight made different musical sounds than the ones that were looser. She said life is like that too, and when bad things happen, we're stretched like those small rubber bands. We may be hurting, but we can still make music during the hard times of our lives because Jesus is with us. He understands what we're going through because He suffered too. We don't have to give up and snap." Tai looked at his friend. "Mom and I decided to trust Jesus to be with us through the hard parts of our lives. I'll pray that you'll be able to do that too." – Nance E. Keyes

Angelo kicked at a stone on the pavement. "Did I tell you that I can't go live with my dad?" he asked his friend Tai. "I have to stay with Mom." Angelo sighed. "Dad always took time to do stuff with me. Y'know--guy stuff. Now I'll only get to be with him every other weekend.""Well, you can still call and text him, can't you?" asked Tai. "You still have a lot to be thankful for."As Tai spoke, Angelo noticed that his eyes were bright. Are those tears in Tai's eyes? he wondered. As he thought about it, he realized he'd never heard Tai talk about his father. "Does your dad live with you?"Tai shook his head. "My dad died," he said softly."Oh! I'm sorry," said Angelo, not sure what else to say.The boys walked quietly for a while. "It's been tough, and I miss Dad a lot," Tai said finally. "But one day, Mom helped me understand how she deals with it. I had this toy guitar I made by stretching rubber bands around a long box. When I strummed them they made different sounds, depending on how tight they were." He paused, and Angelo looked at him curiously. "Some of the rubber bands fit over my box easily," Tai continued, "but others were tight and had to be stretched out thin in order to get around the cardboard. A few even snapped." "What does that have to do with missing your dad and getting along without him?" Angelo asked."Mom pointed out that when I strummed my make-believe guitar, the rubber bands that fit super-tight made different musical sounds than the ones that were looser. She said life is like that too, and when bad things happen, we're stretched like those small rubber bands. We may be hurting, but we can still make music during the hard times of our lives because Jesus is with us. He understands what we're going through because He suffered too. We don't have to give up and snap." Tai looked at his friend. "Mom and I decided to trust Jesus to be with us through the hard parts of our lives. I'll pray that you'll be able to do that too." – Nance E. Keyes

Stretched Thine8ce0e85-51e5-4273-9253-fdc8497c44adWed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStretched ThinAngelo kicked at a stone on the pavement. "Did I tell you that I can't go live with my dad?" he asked his friend Tai. "I have to stay with Mom." Angelo sighed. "Dad always took time to do stuff with me. Y'know--guy stuff. Now I'll only get to be with him every other weekend.""Well, you can still call and text him, can't you?" asked Tai. "You still have a lot to be thankful for."As Tai spoke, Angelo noticed that his eyes were bright. Are those tears in Tai's eyes? he wondered. As he thought about it, he realized he'd never heard Tai talk about his father. "Does your dad live with you?"Tai shook his head. "My dad died," he said softly."Oh! I'm sorry," said Angelo, not sure what else to say.The boys walked quietly for a while. "It's been tough, and I miss Dad a lot," Tai said finally. "But one day, Mom helped me understand how she deals with it. I had this toy guitar I made by stretching rubber bands around a long box. When I strummed them they made different sounds, depending on how tight they were." He paused, and Angelo looked at him curiously. "Some of the rubber bands fit over my box easily," Tai continued, "but others were tight and had to be stretched out thin in order to get around the cardboard. A few even snapped." "What does that have to do with missing your dad and getting along without him?" Angelo asked."Mom pointed out that when I strummed my make-believe guitar, the rubber bands that fit super-tight made different musical sounds than the ones that were looser. She said life is like that too, and when bad things happen, we're stretched like those small rubber bands. We may be hurting, but we can still make music during the hard times of our lives because Jesus is with us. He understands what we're going through because He suffered too. We don't have to give up and snap." Tai looked at his friend. "Mom and I decided to trust Jesus to be with us through the hard parts of our lives. I'll pray that you'll be able to do that too." – Nance E. Keyes

Angelo kicked at a stone on the pavement. "Did I tell you that I can't go live with my dad?" he asked his friend Tai. "I have to stay with Mom." Angelo sighed. "Dad always took time to do stuff with me. Y'know--guy stuff. Now I'll only get to be with him every other weekend.""Well, you can still call and text him, can't you?" asked Tai. "You still have a lot to be thankful for."As Tai spoke, Angelo noticed that his eyes were bright. Are those tears in Tai's eyes? he wondered. As he thought about it, he realized he'd never heard Tai talk about his father. "Does your dad live with you?"Tai shook his head. "My dad died," he said softly."Oh! I'm sorry," said Angelo, not sure what else to say.The boys walked quietly for a while. "It's been tough, and I miss Dad a lot," Tai said finally. "But one day, Mom helped me understand how she deals with it. I had this toy guitar I made by stretching rubber bands around a long box. When I strummed them they made different sounds, depending on how tight they were." He paused, and Angelo looked at him curiously. "Some of the rubber bands fit over my box easily," Tai continued, "but others were tight and had to be stretched out thin in order to get around the cardboard. A few even snapped." "What does that have to do with missing your dad and getting along without him?" Angelo asked."Mom pointed out that when I strummed my make-believe guitar, the rubber bands that fit super-tight made different musical sounds than the ones that were looser. She said life is like that too, and when bad things happen, we're stretched like those small rubber bands. We may be hurting, but we can still make music during the hard times of our lives because Jesus is with us. He understands what we're going through because He suffered too. We don't have to give up and snap." Tai looked at his friend. "Mom and I decided to trust Jesus to be with us through the hard parts of our lives. I'll pray that you'll be able to do that too." – Nance E. Keyes

Stretched Thindc18f8c2-dc87-49c5-a31d-ad379f2ba3b1Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2024) In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2024)e8f2fc10-d083-41d6-a8b2-94a623878a2dTue, 02 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: How the Catechism Works (2024) The Catechism reveals to us its intended readership, structure, and some practical directions for use. Fr. Mike and the Roman Catechism remind us that—above all—”the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 11-25. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism reveals to us its intended readership, structure, and some practical directions for use. Fr. Mike and the Roman Catechism remind us that—above all—”the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 11-25. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 2: How the Catechism Works (2024)2b7f3ebf-393a-47ce-8a17-eb35abf75b80Tue, 02 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: How the Catechism Works (2024) The Catechism reveals to us its intended readership, structure, and some practical directions for use. Fr. Mike and the Roman Catechism remind us that—above all—”the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 11-25. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism reveals to us its intended readership, structure, and some practical directions for use. Fr. Mike and the Roman Catechism remind us that—above all—”the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 11-25. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 2: How the Catechism Works (2024)7eee0d7b-802d-4641-a26c-4c5cb03cd5e7Tue, 02 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2024) In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2024)0731b1b6-ee9c-486a-b887-316cf7eec9c9Tue, 02 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2024) In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2024)01f51312-f3ac-40cb-87e4-a17b2a5699f4Tue, 02 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2024) In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2024)dfd70827-a091-4c4a-a72e-fa4b915ab878Tue, 02 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsInstant ReplayLevi and his dad were enjoying a football game on TV. "Watch out for that guy on your right!" yelled Levi, and Dad waved his arms as if the players could see him. But it was no use--the man they were cheering for went down. "That was dumb!" exclaimed Levi in disgust. "He should have seen that guy coming at him! He wasn't paying attention."Dad nodded. "The coach pulled him out now. I expect they'll show him an instant replay of that move and he'll see his mistake."Once the game was over, they headed to the table for dinner. "Hey! How come Henley gets pizza and the rest of us get meatloaf?" asked Levi, glancing at his sister's plate. He yanked out his chair and bumped the table hard as he sat down. "You're such a spoiled brat," he said to Henley.Henley began to speak, but Levi wouldn't listen--not even when his mom tried to explain. Instead, he gave his plate a rough shove, spilling his milk."Levi, go to your room!" said Dad. "Your behavior is not fit for this table. You can come back when you're ready to apologize."Levi trudged to his room, hungry and angry. He plopped down on his bed. In his mind, he replayed what had happened. He tried to tell himself he'd been treated unfairly and that Henley was spoiled. But then he remembered that Henley had been sick when they'd had pizza the day before and his mom had saved some for her. That's why she's getting it now, he thought. He'd made a mess of the situation and hurt his sister's feelings. The rest of the family was almost finished when Levi returned and took his place at the table. He looked at his dad. "In my mind, I watched an instant replay of what happened and saw that I made a mistake." Levi turned to his mom and his sister. "I'm really sorry for the way I acted." "We forgive you," Mom and Henley said together."And remember that God will forgive you too," said Dad. "Whenever He shows us our mistakes through an instant replay of our actions, we can confess our sin to Jesus and He will forgive us and help us do better." – Phyllis M. Robinson

Levi and his dad were enjoying a football game on TV. "Watch out for that guy on your right!" yelled Levi, and Dad waved his arms as if the players could see him. But it was no use--the man they were cheering for went down. "That was dumb!" exclaimed Levi in disgust. "He should have seen that guy coming at him! He wasn't paying attention."Dad nodded. "The coach pulled him out now. I expect they'll show him an instant replay of that move and he'll see his mistake."Once the game was over, they headed to the table for dinner. "Hey! How come Henley gets pizza and the rest of us get meatloaf?" asked Levi, glancing at his sister's plate. He yanked out his chair and bumped the table hard as he sat down. "You're such a spoiled brat," he said to Henley.Henley began to speak, but Levi wouldn't listen--not even when his mom tried to explain. Instead, he gave his plate a rough shove, spilling his milk."Levi, go to your room!" said Dad. "Your behavior is not fit for this table. You can come back when you're ready to apologize."Levi trudged to his room, hungry and angry. He plopped down on his bed. In his mind, he replayed what had happened. He tried to tell himself he'd been treated unfairly and that Henley was spoiled. But then he remembered that Henley had been sick when they'd had pizza the day before and his mom had saved some for her. That's why she's getting it now, he thought. He'd made a mess of the situation and hurt his sister's feelings. The rest of the family was almost finished when Levi returned and took his place at the table. He looked at his dad. "In my mind, I watched an instant replay of what happened and saw that I made a mistake." Levi turned to his mom and his sister. "I'm really sorry for the way I acted." "We forgive you," Mom and Henley said together."And remember that God will forgive you too," said Dad. "Whenever He shows us our mistakes through an instant replay of our actions, we can confess our sin to Jesus and He will forgive us and help us do better." – Phyllis M. Robinson

Instant Replay906bab5b-d2f2-43b9-b80b-068ce4d03d44Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsInstant ReplayLevi and his dad were enjoying a football game on TV. "Watch out for that guy on your right!" yelled Levi, and Dad waved his arms as if the players could see him. But it was no use--the man they were cheering for went down. "That was dumb!" exclaimed Levi in disgust. "He should have seen that guy coming at him! He wasn't paying attention."Dad nodded. "The coach pulled him out now. I expect they'll show him an instant replay of that move and he'll see his mistake."Once the game was over, they headed to the table for dinner. "Hey! How come Henley gets pizza and the rest of us get meatloaf?" asked Levi, glancing at his sister's plate. He yanked out his chair and bumped the table hard as he sat down. "You're such a spoiled brat," he said to Henley.Henley began to speak, but Levi wouldn't listen--not even when his mom tried to explain. Instead, he gave his plate a rough shove, spilling his milk."Levi, go to your room!" said Dad. "Your behavior is not fit for this table. You can come back when you're ready to apologize."Levi trudged to his room, hungry and angry. He plopped down on his bed. In his mind, he replayed what had happened. He tried to tell himself he'd been treated unfairly and that Henley was spoiled. But then he remembered that Henley had been sick when they'd had pizza the day before and his mom had saved some for her. That's why she's getting it now, he thought. He'd made a mess of the situation and hurt his sister's feelings. The rest of the family was almost finished when Levi returned and took his place at the table. He looked at his dad. "In my mind, I watched an instant replay of what happened and saw that I made a mistake." Levi turned to his mom and his sister. "I'm really sorry for the way I acted." "We forgive you," Mom and Henley said together."And remember that God will forgive you too," said Dad. "Whenever He shows us our mistakes through an instant replay of our actions, we can confess our sin to Jesus and He will forgive us and help us do better." – Phyllis M. Robinson

Levi and his dad were enjoying a football game on TV. "Watch out for that guy on your right!" yelled Levi, and Dad waved his arms as if the players could see him. But it was no use--the man they were cheering for went down. "That was dumb!" exclaimed Levi in disgust. "He should have seen that guy coming at him! He wasn't paying attention."Dad nodded. "The coach pulled him out now. I expect they'll show him an instant replay of that move and he'll see his mistake."Once the game was over, they headed to the table for dinner. "Hey! How come Henley gets pizza and the rest of us get meatloaf?" asked Levi, glancing at his sister's plate. He yanked out his chair and bumped the table hard as he sat down. "You're such a spoiled brat," he said to Henley.Henley began to speak, but Levi wouldn't listen--not even when his mom tried to explain. Instead, he gave his plate a rough shove, spilling his milk."Levi, go to your room!" said Dad. "Your behavior is not fit for this table. You can come back when you're ready to apologize."Levi trudged to his room, hungry and angry. He plopped down on his bed. In his mind, he replayed what had happened. He tried to tell himself he'd been treated unfairly and that Henley was spoiled. But then he remembered that Henley had been sick when they'd had pizza the day before and his mom had saved some for her. That's why she's getting it now, he thought. He'd made a mess of the situation and hurt his sister's feelings. The rest of the family was almost finished when Levi returned and took his place at the table. He looked at his dad. "In my mind, I watched an instant replay of what happened and saw that I made a mistake." Levi turned to his mom and his sister. "I'm really sorry for the way I acted." "We forgive you," Mom and Henley said together."And remember that God will forgive you too," said Dad. "Whenever He shows us our mistakes through an instant replay of our actions, we can confess our sin to Jesus and He will forgive us and help us do better." – Phyllis M. Robinson

Instant Replay5c9b27d7-f8dd-411c-99a0-13026945f70bTue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Poo Scientist: "If Your Poo Looks Like This Go To A Doctor!", "Your Gut Health Causes Belly Fat, Anxiety!" & "Alcohol Is Destroying Your Gut Microbiome!"It controls your immune system, anxiety, depression and whether or not you get diseases, so why do we know so little about the gut microbiome? Dr Will Bulsiewicz is an award-winning gastroenterologist (medicine that focuses on the digestive system) and a world-renowned gut-health expert. He is the author of over 20 scientific papers and the book, ‘Fibre Fuelled’. In this conversation, Dr Will and Steven discuss everything from, the power of the microbiome, why fibre is crucial for optimal health, the importance of understanding your poo, and why food can be just as powerful as medication. You can purchase Dr Will’s book, ‘Fibre Fuelled: The Plant-Based Gut Health Plan to Lose Weight, Restore Health and Optimise Your Microbiome’, here: https://amzn.to/3NydmSB Additional Interview Information: Interview Brief: drwillbrief.tiiny.site The Bristol Stool Chart: https://bit.ly/486k4Yo Dr Will’s supplement: https://38tera.com Follow Dr Will: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3tyHQgu Website: https://bit.ly/3tsZum4 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It controls your immune system, anxiety, depression and whether or not you get diseases, so why do we know so little about the gut microbiome? Dr Will Bulsiewicz is an award-winning gastroenterologist (medicine that focuses on the digestive system) and a world-renowned gut-health expert. He is the author of over 20 scientific papers and the book, ‘Fibre Fuelled’. In this conversation, Dr Will and Steven discuss everything from, the power of the microbiome, why fibre is crucial for optimal health, the importance of understanding your poo, and why food can be just as powerful as medication. You can purchase Dr Will’s book, ‘Fibre Fuelled: The Plant-Based Gut Health Plan to Lose Weight, Restore Health and Optimise Your Microbiome’, here: https://amzn.to/3NydmSB Additional Interview Information: Interview Brief: drwillbrief.tiiny.site The Bristol Stool Chart: https://bit.ly/486k4Yo Dr Will’s supplement: https://38tera.com Follow Dr Will: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3tyHQgu Website: https://bit.ly/3tsZum4 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Poo Scientist: "If Your Poo Looks Like This Go To A Doctor!", "Your Gut Health Causes Belly Fat, Anxiety!" & "Alcohol Is Destroying Your Gut Microbiome!"286a459e-40dd-4d3c-b100-db7785036676Mon, 01 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +00007467https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2024) Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2024)193218c1-9194-439e-a3ba-05cd893ef2d0Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2024) As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2024)ede8f9ea-2530-4ce2-b4d8-2a501930305cMon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)8162f034-6a07-44ce-971c-cc0903fdeb7cMon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)85f04f2d-01ad-42ca-9d3c-cb65cd91c5abMon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: In the Beginning (2024) Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 1: In the Beginning (2024)ec74efb7-d7e9-423b-bfb1-6e97386ff211Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: To Know and Love God (2024) Welcome to Day 1 of The Catechism in a Year! Today, we begin our journey with Fr. Mike through the Catechism from the very beginning: the Prologue. The Catechism tackles some big questions right out of the gate. Why did God make us? How can we know him? How do we help others understand him as well? Fr. Mike invites us to discover God’s plan for us and accept the challenge he has placed before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1-10. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Welcome to Day 1 of The Catechism in a Year! Today, we begin our journey with Fr. Mike through the Catechism from the very beginning: the Prologue. The Catechism tackles some big questions right out of the gate. Why did God make us? How can we know him? How do we help others understand him as well? Fr. Mike invites us to discover God’s plan for us and accept the challenge he has placed before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1-10. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 1: To Know and Love God (2024)2ec331f7-39de-4004-b00a-199cab5b25b7Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: To Know and Love God (2024) Welcome to Day 1 of The Catechism in a Year! Today, we begin our journey with Fr. Mike through the Catechism from the very beginning: the Prologue. The Catechism tackles some big questions right out of the gate. Why did God make us? How can we know him? How do we help others understand him as well? Fr. Mike invites us to discover God’s plan for us and accept the challenge he has placed before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1-10. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Welcome to Day 1 of The Catechism in a Year! Today, we begin our journey with Fr. Mike through the Catechism from the very beginning: the Prologue. The Catechism tackles some big questions right out of the gate. Why did God make us? How can we know him? How do we help others understand him as well? Fr. Mike invites us to discover God’s plan for us and accept the challenge he has placed before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1-10. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 1: To Know and Love God (2024)c759447b-66da-4746-a974-e102df9322d8Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)fdb75436-921b-4d0e-a274-e35452ab4967Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2024) As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2024)5492206f-8509-41ef-8a9f-51f9fdbaff63Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)87a6d85c-306a-4d56-95c2-86d3c8a0c781Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: In the Beginning (2024) Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 1: In the Beginning (2024)6a7e37ce-a914-4969-abdc-8a537a7c5f62Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2024) Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2024)2df66736-1416-4253-bd31-18233fbe4f75Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)5c52b1a7-410d-4164-8315-193c711c4e50Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: In the Beginning (2024) Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 1: In the Beginning (2024)56883dcf-f40e-47a2-b97c-4bb348823201Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2024) Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2024)2ed320bb-6f04-44df-af2b-31b8e60bba56Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2024) As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2024)0bf4f41b-b682-414e-9665-6414326a25a3Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)f1edda3d-9233-4d37-aaef-b2462ae3caaaMon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)09dd8d2f-3f83-4dde-a771-c79e09e367dbMon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: In the Beginning (2024) Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 1: In the Beginning (2024)2830519c-1969-4927-973f-1ab3118d5085Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2024) As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2024)c8e688fe-0a35-421f-bb22-58ad4696ea9aMon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)eedb2186-6e02-40d9-9da1-8e57270dd1fcMon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2024) Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2024)6bb82e47-8fbf-49e8-adab-9defea268ad4Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo Strings Attached"Grandma, in Bible times people had to sacrifice animals to God, didn't they?" Jovie asked one day. "Why don't we do that now?""When Jesus died for our sins, He was the perfect sacrifice. Animal sacrifices are no longer needed because Jesus's sacrifice covers all our wrongs when we trust in Him.""Well, when people made a sacrifice, something had to be killed, right?" said Jovie. "But my memory verse talks about a living sacrifice. What does that mean?""To be a living sacrifice means to give your whole life to God." Grandma picked up a small piece of yarn. "Pretend this yarn is my life. It's my love, my family, my time, my actions--my everything. Here, I'll give it to you." Grandma held out one end of the yarn. Jovie took it, but Grandma kept hold of the other end. "There--my life is all yours now. I'm sacrificing it to you." She tugged on the yarn a little as she spoke.Jovie giggled. "Then why are you still holding on to it?" "Good point," said Grandma. "That's like Christians when we say we've made our lives a living sacrifice to God, but then we leave strings attached to some areas. For example, we might not want God to have any say in how we spend our time or our money. Or perhaps we continue to put ourselves in situations where we'll be tempted to do things that are wrong. It's possible to hold something back in any number of areas." Grandma dropped her end of the yarn. "Now tie that into a bow.""Okay," said Jovie, but as she began to tie a bow, Grandma reached out and took hold of the yarn again, almost tugging it out of Jovie's grasp. "Grandma! What are you doing?""That bow you're making is too small," said Grandma. She smiled at Jovie's puzzled look. "Christians sometimes act the way I just did. When we don't like the way things are going, we try to pull our lives back out of God's hands. To be a living sacrifice, we need to remember that we belong to Jesus, who sacrificed His own life to save us, and trust Him to guide us in every part of our lives.""Even when things aren't going the way we want, right?" Jovie nodded. "I think I get it." – Jean A. Burns

"Grandma, in Bible times people had to sacrifice animals to God, didn't they?" Jovie asked one day. "Why don't we do that now?""When Jesus died for our sins, He was the perfect sacrifice. Animal sacrifices are no longer needed because Jesus's sacrifice covers all our wrongs when we trust in Him.""Well, when people made a sacrifice, something had to be killed, right?" said Jovie. "But my memory verse talks about a living sacrifice. What does that mean?""To be a living sacrifice means to give your whole life to God." Grandma picked up a small piece of yarn. "Pretend this yarn is my life. It's my love, my family, my time, my actions--my everything. Here, I'll give it to you." Grandma held out one end of the yarn. Jovie took it, but Grandma kept hold of the other end. "There--my life is all yours now. I'm sacrificing it to you." She tugged on the yarn a little as she spoke.Jovie giggled. "Then why are you still holding on to it?" "Good point," said Grandma. "That's like Christians when we say we've made our lives a living sacrifice to God, but then we leave strings attached to some areas. For example, we might not want God to have any say in how we spend our time or our money. Or perhaps we continue to put ourselves in situations where we'll be tempted to do things that are wrong. It's possible to hold something back in any number of areas." Grandma dropped her end of the yarn. "Now tie that into a bow.""Okay," said Jovie, but as she began to tie a bow, Grandma reached out and took hold of the yarn again, almost tugging it out of Jovie's grasp. "Grandma! What are you doing?""That bow you're making is too small," said Grandma. She smiled at Jovie's puzzled look. "Christians sometimes act the way I just did. When we don't like the way things are going, we try to pull our lives back out of God's hands. To be a living sacrifice, we need to remember that we belong to Jesus, who sacrificed His own life to save us, and trust Him to guide us in every part of our lives.""Even when things aren't going the way we want, right?" Jovie nodded. "I think I get it." – Jean A. Burns

No Strings Attacheddacbe666-5479-48c9-bb09-7a10808a1b1eMon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo Strings Attached"Grandma, in Bible times people had to sacrifice animals to God, didn't they?" Jovie asked one day. "Why don't we do that now?""When Jesus died for our sins, He was the perfect sacrifice. Animal sacrifices are no longer needed because Jesus's sacrifice covers all our wrongs when we trust in Him.""Well, when people made a sacrifice, something had to be killed, right?" said Jovie. "But my memory verse talks about a living sacrifice. What does that mean?""To be a living sacrifice means to give your whole life to God." Grandma picked up a small piece of yarn. "Pretend this yarn is my life. It's my love, my family, my time, my actions--my everything. Here, I'll give it to you." Grandma held out one end of the yarn. Jovie took it, but Grandma kept hold of the other end. "There--my life is all yours now. I'm sacrificing it to you." She tugged on the yarn a little as she spoke.Jovie giggled. "Then why are you still holding on to it?" "Good point," said Grandma. "That's like Christians when we say we've made our lives a living sacrifice to God, but then we leave strings attached to some areas. For example, we might not want God to have any say in how we spend our time or our money. Or perhaps we continue to put ourselves in situations where we'll be tempted to do things that are wrong. It's possible to hold something back in any number of areas." Grandma dropped her end of the yarn. "Now tie that into a bow.""Okay," said Jovie, but as she began to tie a bow, Grandma reached out and took hold of the yarn again, almost tugging it out of Jovie's grasp. "Grandma! What are you doing?""That bow you're making is too small," said Grandma. She smiled at Jovie's puzzled look. "Christians sometimes act the way I just did. When we don't like the way things are going, we try to pull our lives back out of God's hands. To be a living sacrifice, we need to remember that we belong to Jesus, who sacrificed His own life to save us, and trust Him to guide us in every part of our lives.""Even when things aren't going the way we want, right?" Jovie nodded. "I think I get it." – Jean A. Burns

"Grandma, in Bible times people had to sacrifice animals to God, didn't they?" Jovie asked one day. "Why don't we do that now?""When Jesus died for our sins, He was the perfect sacrifice. Animal sacrifices are no longer needed because Jesus's sacrifice covers all our wrongs when we trust in Him.""Well, when people made a sacrifice, something had to be killed, right?" said Jovie. "But my memory verse talks about a living sacrifice. What does that mean?""To be a living sacrifice means to give your whole life to God." Grandma picked up a small piece of yarn. "Pretend this yarn is my life. It's my love, my family, my time, my actions--my everything. Here, I'll give it to you." Grandma held out one end of the yarn. Jovie took it, but Grandma kept hold of the other end. "There--my life is all yours now. I'm sacrificing it to you." She tugged on the yarn a little as she spoke.Jovie giggled. "Then why are you still holding on to it?" "Good point," said Grandma. "That's like Christians when we say we've made our lives a living sacrifice to God, but then we leave strings attached to some areas. For example, we might not want God to have any say in how we spend our time or our money. Or perhaps we continue to put ourselves in situations where we'll be tempted to do things that are wrong. It's possible to hold something back in any number of areas." Grandma dropped her end of the yarn. "Now tie that into a bow.""Okay," said Jovie, but as she began to tie a bow, Grandma reached out and took hold of the yarn again, almost tugging it out of Jovie's grasp. "Grandma! What are you doing?""That bow you're making is too small," said Grandma. She smiled at Jovie's puzzled look. "Christians sometimes act the way I just did. When we don't like the way things are going, we try to pull our lives back out of God's hands. To be a living sacrifice, we need to remember that we belong to Jesus, who sacrificed His own life to save us, and trust Him to guide us in every part of our lives.""Even when things aren't going the way we want, right?" Jovie nodded. "I think I get it." – Jean A. Burns

No Strings Attached6430b7eb-378c-4e6c-8001-a83545e4b7dcMon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2023) Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2023)edadc70a-1716-48de-a0c9-f2b01be4381bSun, 31 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2023) Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2023)1f23acdb-20e2-4e6f-9634-b1f111dc268bSun, 31 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2023) Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2023)a1cdc614-2b7d-4ee3-ab4d-259698b3e673Sun, 31 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2023) Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2023)01bd1dce-2337-46d0-841a-942351338880Sun, 31 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: So Be It Congratulations, you have reached Day 365! We conclude our journey through the Catechism with the final “nugget day” as we review the seven petitions of the Lord’s prayer. In closing, Fr. Mike reminds us of the purpose of our time with the Catechism: recognizing that every part of our human experience matters to God simply because he loves us. It matters to God that we know him, worship him, live in his love, and draw near to him in prayer. We respond to God’s astounding love for each of us with our final “Amen- so be it.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2857-2865. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Congratulations, you have reached Day 365! We conclude our journey through the Catechism with the final “nugget day” as we review the seven petitions of the Lord’s prayer. In closing, Fr. Mike reminds us of the purpose of our time with the Catechism: recognizing that every part of our human experience matters to God simply because he loves us. It matters to God that we know him, worship him, live in his love, and draw near to him in prayer. We respond to God’s astounding love for each of us with our final “Amen- so be it.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2857-2865. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 365: So Be It5abffad7-941a-4261-8b33-bc4ae791e93fSun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: So Be It Congratulations, you have reached Day 365! We conclude our journey through the Catechism with the final “nugget day” as we review the seven petitions of the Lord’s prayer. In closing, Fr. Mike reminds us of the purpose of our time with the Catechism: recognizing that every part of our human experience matters to God simply because he loves us. It matters to God that we know him, worship him, live in his love, and draw near to him in prayer. We respond to God’s astounding love for each of us with our final “Amen- so be it.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2857-2865. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Congratulations, you have reached Day 365! We conclude our journey through the Catechism with the final “nugget day” as we review the seven petitions of the Lord’s prayer. In closing, Fr. Mike reminds us of the purpose of our time with the Catechism: recognizing that every part of our human experience matters to God simply because he loves us. It matters to God that we know him, worship him, live in his love, and draw near to him in prayer. We respond to God’s astounding love for each of us with our final “Amen- so be it.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2857-2865. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 365: So Be Itd5c92288-0025-44d5-826d-e90bd5f4db7cSun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Fresh StartMitchell sat on his bed looking out the window. Tomorrow was the start of a new year, but he wasn't all that excited about it. He liked things the way they were, and he didn't want anything to change."What's up, Mitchell?" Mom asked as she walked into his room.Mitchell sighed. "Everyone's talking about how the new year gives us a chance to change things and start something new, but I like things the way they are. What if I don't want the new year to start?"Mom sat down next to him. "You know, Mitchell, lots of people do look at the new year as a time to have a fresh start, but the truth is that God gives us a fresh start every day. Each morning when you wake up is a new day. Don't let the day on the calendar concern you--it's just another day the Lord has given you to grow and learn and love. Each morning is a clean slate. It's pretty exciting, really."Mom reached for the Bible sitting on Mitchell's dresser. She opened it up to the book of Lamentations and read, "The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning." Mom smiled at Mitchell. "God is faithful and full of mercy. Jesus offers us forgiveness and a fresh start whenever we need it, and He's always bringing new things into our lives that will help us grow. So even though some things might change in the next year, you don't need to worry. Even though you can't keep every day or every year the same, you can rest in the assurance that God is faithful and is always with you."Mitchell grinned. "I guess nothing is really ending at all. Tomorrow is just another day I can use for God.""Exactly," said Mom. "Would you like to pray?"Mitchell nodded and closed his eyes. "Dear Lord, help me remember that every day You give me is a great adventure, a fresh start, and that I don't need to worry about what might change. Help me live each day for you. Amen!" – Lisa Fuller

Mitchell sat on his bed looking out the window. Tomorrow was the start of a new year, but he wasn't all that excited about it. He liked things the way they were, and he didn't want anything to change."What's up, Mitchell?" Mom asked as she walked into his room.Mitchell sighed. "Everyone's talking about how the new year gives us a chance to change things and start something new, but I like things the way they are. What if I don't want the new year to start?"Mom sat down next to him. "You know, Mitchell, lots of people do look at the new year as a time to have a fresh start, but the truth is that God gives us a fresh start every day. Each morning when you wake up is a new day. Don't let the day on the calendar concern you--it's just another day the Lord has given you to grow and learn and love. Each morning is a clean slate. It's pretty exciting, really."Mom reached for the Bible sitting on Mitchell's dresser. She opened it up to the book of Lamentations and read, "The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning." Mom smiled at Mitchell. "God is faithful and full of mercy. Jesus offers us forgiveness and a fresh start whenever we need it, and He's always bringing new things into our lives that will help us grow. So even though some things might change in the next year, you don't need to worry. Even though you can't keep every day or every year the same, you can rest in the assurance that God is faithful and is always with you."Mitchell grinned. "I guess nothing is really ending at all. Tomorrow is just another day I can use for God.""Exactly," said Mom. "Would you like to pray?"Mitchell nodded and closed his eyes. "Dear Lord, help me remember that every day You give me is a great adventure, a fresh start, and that I don't need to worry about what might change. Help me live each day for you. Amen!" – Lisa Fuller

A Fresh Starta8ffca1b-b3c2-4c96-9ed4-5479670fd1f5Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Fresh StartMitchell sat on his bed looking out the window. Tomorrow was the start of a new year, but he wasn't all that excited about it. He liked things the way they were, and he didn't want anything to change."What's up, Mitchell?" Mom asked as she walked into his room.Mitchell sighed. "Everyone's talking about how the new year gives us a chance to change things and start something new, but I like things the way they are. What if I don't want the new year to start?"Mom sat down next to him. "You know, Mitchell, lots of people do look at the new year as a time to have a fresh start, but the truth is that God gives us a fresh start every day. Each morning when you wake up is a new day. Don't let the day on the calendar concern you--it's just another day the Lord has given you to grow and learn and love. Each morning is a clean slate. It's pretty exciting, really."Mom reached for the Bible sitting on Mitchell's dresser. She opened it up to the book of Lamentations and read, "The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning." Mom smiled at Mitchell. "God is faithful and full of mercy. Jesus offers us forgiveness and a fresh start whenever we need it, and He's always bringing new things into our lives that will help us grow. So even though some things might change in the next year, you don't need to worry. Even though you can't keep every day or every year the same, you can rest in the assurance that God is faithful and is always with you."Mitchell grinned. "I guess nothing is really ending at all. Tomorrow is just another day I can use for God.""Exactly," said Mom. "Would you like to pray?"Mitchell nodded and closed his eyes. "Dear Lord, help me remember that every day You give me is a great adventure, a fresh start, and that I don't need to worry about what might change. Help me live each day for you. Amen!" – Lisa Fuller

Mitchell sat on his bed looking out the window. Tomorrow was the start of a new year, but he wasn't all that excited about it. He liked things the way they were, and he didn't want anything to change."What's up, Mitchell?" Mom asked as she walked into his room.Mitchell sighed. "Everyone's talking about how the new year gives us a chance to change things and start something new, but I like things the way they are. What if I don't want the new year to start?"Mom sat down next to him. "You know, Mitchell, lots of people do look at the new year as a time to have a fresh start, but the truth is that God gives us a fresh start every day. Each morning when you wake up is a new day. Don't let the day on the calendar concern you--it's just another day the Lord has given you to grow and learn and love. Each morning is a clean slate. It's pretty exciting, really."Mom reached for the Bible sitting on Mitchell's dresser. She opened it up to the book of Lamentations and read, "The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning." Mom smiled at Mitchell. "God is faithful and full of mercy. Jesus offers us forgiveness and a fresh start whenever we need it, and He's always bringing new things into our lives that will help us grow. So even though some things might change in the next year, you don't need to worry. Even though you can't keep every day or every year the same, you can rest in the assurance that God is faithful and is always with you."Mitchell grinned. "I guess nothing is really ending at all. Tomorrow is just another day I can use for God.""Exactly," said Mom. "Would you like to pray?"Mitchell nodded and closed his eyes. "Dear Lord, help me remember that every day You give me is a great adventure, a fresh start, and that I don't need to worry about what might change. Help me live each day for you. Amen!" – Lisa Fuller

A Fresh Start4b80ff20-65ad-46ae-9942-11d3533781f8Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/31/23 Family Life Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph The Holy Family was holy, but not without struggles. Jesus entered into this broken world by entering into the reality that all of us have experienced: family life. He did not insulate Himself from the harsh realities of life by embracing a life of wealth. Rather, all He had was borrowed. Mass Readings from December 31, 2023: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-5Colossians 3:12-21 Luke

Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph The Holy Family was holy, but not without struggles. Jesus entered into this broken world by entering into the reality that all of us have experienced: family life. He did not insulate Himself from the harsh realities of life by embracing a life of wealth. Rather, all He had was borrowed. Mass Readings from December 31, 2023: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-5Colossians 3:12-21 Luke

full12/31/23 Family Lifee170a6f7-bdb9-4acc-a385-e8d137f58e7dSat, 30 Dec 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/31/23 Family Life Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph The Holy Family was holy, but not without struggles. Jesus entered into this broken world by entering into the reality that all of us have experienced: family life. He did not insulate Himself from the harsh realities of life by embracing a life of wealth. Rather, all He had was borrowed. Mass Readings from December 31, 2023: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-5Colossians 3:12-21 Luke

Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph The Holy Family was holy, but not without struggles. Jesus entered into this broken world by entering into the reality that all of us have experienced: family life. He did not insulate Himself from the harsh realities of life by embracing a life of wealth. Rather, all He had was borrowed. Mass Readings from December 31, 2023: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-5Colossians 3:12-21 Luke

full12/31/23 Family Life0761ace1-b8ec-4353-a4c7-ba9a6dd96465Sat, 30 Dec 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/31/23 Family Life Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph The Holy Family was holy, but not without struggles. Jesus entered into this broken world by entering into the reality that all of us have experienced: family life. He did not insulate Himself from the harsh realities of life by embracing a life of wealth. Rather, all He had was borrowed. Mass Readings from December 31, 2023: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-5Colossians 3:12-21 Luke

Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph The Holy Family was holy, but not without struggles. Jesus entered into this broken world by entering into the reality that all of us have experienced: family life. He did not insulate Himself from the harsh realities of life by embracing a life of wealth. Rather, all He had was borrowed. Mass Readings from December 31, 2023: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-5Colossians 3:12-21 Luke

full12/31/23 Family Life89aa121b-d14b-4ac0-b8bc-316d0140b9f7Sat, 30 Dec 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2023) Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2023)3cf6bac6-94ce-492d-bf0d-bff2f3b3e451Sat, 30 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2023) Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2023)6d0201b9-142c-4120-b5f5-3e907b6f5aabSat, 30 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2023) Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2023)32371527-14ca-461a-82e8-583c9d875449Sat, 30 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2023) Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2023)440c04b3-f4a5-4fc8-a24c-22b2c365a2bbSat, 30 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Deliver Us from Evil Toward the end of the Lord’s Prayer, we implore God to protect us from temptation and from the evil one. Fr. Mike clarifies what we mean when we ask God not to “lead us into temptation” and emphasizes the importance of discerning between trials and temptations. Lastly, we review the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer, known as the final doxology. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2846-2856. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Toward the end of the Lord’s Prayer, we implore God to protect us from temptation and from the evil one. Fr. Mike clarifies what we mean when we ask God not to “lead us into temptation” and emphasizes the importance of discerning between trials and temptations. Lastly, we review the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer, known as the final doxology. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2846-2856. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 364: Deliver Us from Evilf9bcb672-01a9-426e-a41d-6590c1c5fb7cSat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Deliver Us from Evil Toward the end of the Lord’s Prayer, we implore God to protect us from temptation and from the evil one. Fr. Mike clarifies what we mean when we ask God not to “lead us into temptation” and emphasizes the importance of discerning between trials and temptations. Lastly, we review the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer, known as the final doxology. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2846-2856. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Toward the end of the Lord’s Prayer, we implore God to protect us from temptation and from the evil one. Fr. Mike clarifies what we mean when we ask God not to “lead us into temptation” and emphasizes the importance of discerning between trials and temptations. Lastly, we review the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer, known as the final doxology. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2846-2856. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 364: Deliver Us from Evila39386ae-caad-4dbc-8f8c-e10ff124345bSat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReady for ShowersEverleigh excitedly told her church group about her trip to England. "The funniest thing was that most people carried umbrellas everywhere--even on sunny days! That seemed really odd to us."Mr. Hunt nodded. "I remember how much it rained when I visited England several years ago. Did you take your umbrella everywhere too?"Everleigh giggled. "Not at first, but one day I got really wet. After that, I usually took one along. It rains a lot in the area where we were--even when it looks like it won't.""You learned that it pays to be prepared, so you carried your umbrella." Mr. Hunt glanced around the class. "How many of you are prepared to go out today? Are you ready for a shower?""It's not supposed to rain today," said Peter."I wasn't thinking of rain," said Mr. Hunt. "I was wondering how many of us are prepared to talk with people.""What do you mean?" asked Everleigh. "We talk with people every day. What are we supposed to do to be prepared for that?""You never know when one of them might shower you with questions," said Mr. Hunt. "Will you be ready with answers?""But how can we have an answer ready when we don't know what the question will be?" asked Everleigh.Mr. Hunt picked up his Bible. "The questions will be a surprise, but the answers are here in this book. The trick is to keep them handy.""You mean we should carry our Bibles everywhere in case we get asked a bunch of questions?" Peter asked in disbelief."That's not a bad idea--and in fact, many of us do that already," Mr. Hunt said, holding up his phone. "But we also need to carry God's Word in our minds and hearts. As you learn more about Jesus by reading your Bible and going to church, He will help you grow in your understanding of who He is and what He did to save you. Then when others ask about your faith, you'll be able to tell them about Him. Memorizing verses can help you share the truth of God's Word with people too. You never know when you might get showered with questions, but with God's help, you can always have an answer ready." – Heather Tekavec

Everleigh excitedly told her church group about her trip to England. "The funniest thing was that most people carried umbrellas everywhere--even on sunny days! That seemed really odd to us."Mr. Hunt nodded. "I remember how much it rained when I visited England several years ago. Did you take your umbrella everywhere too?"Everleigh giggled. "Not at first, but one day I got really wet. After that, I usually took one along. It rains a lot in the area where we were--even when it looks like it won't.""You learned that it pays to be prepared, so you carried your umbrella." Mr. Hunt glanced around the class. "How many of you are prepared to go out today? Are you ready for a shower?""It's not supposed to rain today," said Peter."I wasn't thinking of rain," said Mr. Hunt. "I was wondering how many of us are prepared to talk with people.""What do you mean?" asked Everleigh. "We talk with people every day. What are we supposed to do to be prepared for that?""You never know when one of them might shower you with questions," said Mr. Hunt. "Will you be ready with answers?""But how can we have an answer ready when we don't know what the question will be?" asked Everleigh.Mr. Hunt picked up his Bible. "The questions will be a surprise, but the answers are here in this book. The trick is to keep them handy.""You mean we should carry our Bibles everywhere in case we get asked a bunch of questions?" Peter asked in disbelief."That's not a bad idea--and in fact, many of us do that already," Mr. Hunt said, holding up his phone. "But we also need to carry God's Word in our minds and hearts. As you learn more about Jesus by reading your Bible and going to church, He will help you grow in your understanding of who He is and what He did to save you. Then when others ask about your faith, you'll be able to tell them about Him. Memorizing verses can help you share the truth of God's Word with people too. You never know when you might get showered with questions, but with God's help, you can always have an answer ready." – Heather Tekavec

Ready for Showersf3f0beb4-85a7-450f-9547-a95727adaf8aSat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReady for ShowersEverleigh excitedly told her church group about her trip to England. "The funniest thing was that most people carried umbrellas everywhere--even on sunny days! That seemed really odd to us."Mr. Hunt nodded. "I remember how much it rained when I visited England several years ago. Did you take your umbrella everywhere too?"Everleigh giggled. "Not at first, but one day I got really wet. After that, I usually took one along. It rains a lot in the area where we were--even when it looks like it won't.""You learned that it pays to be prepared, so you carried your umbrella." Mr. Hunt glanced around the class. "How many of you are prepared to go out today? Are you ready for a shower?""It's not supposed to rain today," said Peter."I wasn't thinking of rain," said Mr. Hunt. "I was wondering how many of us are prepared to talk with people.""What do you mean?" asked Everleigh. "We talk with people every day. What are we supposed to do to be prepared for that?""You never know when one of them might shower you with questions," said Mr. Hunt. "Will you be ready with answers?""But how can we have an answer ready when we don't know what the question will be?" asked Everleigh.Mr. Hunt picked up his Bible. "The questions will be a surprise, but the answers are here in this book. The trick is to keep them handy.""You mean we should carry our Bibles everywhere in case we get asked a bunch of questions?" Peter asked in disbelief."That's not a bad idea--and in fact, many of us do that already," Mr. Hunt said, holding up his phone. "But we also need to carry God's Word in our minds and hearts. As you learn more about Jesus by reading your Bible and going to church, He will help you grow in your understanding of who He is and what He did to save you. Then when others ask about your faith, you'll be able to tell them about Him. Memorizing verses can help you share the truth of God's Word with people too. You never know when you might get showered with questions, but with God's help, you can always have an answer ready." – Heather Tekavec

Everleigh excitedly told her church group about her trip to England. "The funniest thing was that most people carried umbrellas everywhere--even on sunny days! That seemed really odd to us."Mr. Hunt nodded. "I remember how much it rained when I visited England several years ago. Did you take your umbrella everywhere too?"Everleigh giggled. "Not at first, but one day I got really wet. After that, I usually took one along. It rains a lot in the area where we were--even when it looks like it won't.""You learned that it pays to be prepared, so you carried your umbrella." Mr. Hunt glanced around the class. "How many of you are prepared to go out today? Are you ready for a shower?""It's not supposed to rain today," said Peter."I wasn't thinking of rain," said Mr. Hunt. "I was wondering how many of us are prepared to talk with people.""What do you mean?" asked Everleigh. "We talk with people every day. What are we supposed to do to be prepared for that?""You never know when one of them might shower you with questions," said Mr. Hunt. "Will you be ready with answers?""But how can we have an answer ready when we don't know what the question will be?" asked Everleigh.Mr. Hunt picked up his Bible. "The questions will be a surprise, but the answers are here in this book. The trick is to keep them handy.""You mean we should carry our Bibles everywhere in case we get asked a bunch of questions?" Peter asked in disbelief."That's not a bad idea--and in fact, many of us do that already," Mr. Hunt said, holding up his phone. "But we also need to carry God's Word in our minds and hearts. As you learn more about Jesus by reading your Bible and going to church, He will help you grow in your understanding of who He is and what He did to save you. Then when others ask about your faith, you'll be able to tell them about Him. Memorizing verses can help you share the truth of God's Word with people too. You never know when you might get showered with questions, but with God's help, you can always have an answer ready." – Heather Tekavec

Ready for Showerscabb9e32-b85f-47c5-a726-068227121e8eSat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2 EP3. I Feel Like A Burden To GodHey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, chats with us about how we can sometimes struggle with feeling like we are a burden to God. We often let the enemy get in our heads and believe the lies he tells us even though they are so far from the truth. Jesus knew every part of us even before we were created - he knew our sin and he STILL loved us. You are and will never be a burden to God - remind yourself of that truth today ! We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/  ________________________________________________  contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, chats with us about how we can sometimes struggle with feeling like we are a burden to God. We often let the enemy get in our heads and believe the lies he tells us even though they are so far from the truth. Jesus knew every part of us even before we were created - he knew our sin and he STILL loved us. You are and will never be a burden to God - remind yourself of that truth today ! We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice  GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost  Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost  Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/  ________________________________________________  contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS2 EP3. I Feel Like A Burden To Godd54d088e-1d54-4691-a182-42113ee99227Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 142: These Daily Habits Are Slowly Killing You: Peter AttiaIn this moment, longevity expert and author of ‘Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity’, Dr Peter Attia discusses ‘Medicine 3.0’. Most people in today’s world will die from lifestyle diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. In fact, Dr Attia says that our life expectancy hasn’t greatly increased since the 1800s, medicine just means we don’t die from infectious diseases. To live longer and better in our later years, Dr Attia says that we need a new playbook, or what he calls ‘Medicine 3.0’. This relies on taking preventative steps very early in life, as the risk of lifestyle diseases compound throughout our life. Dr Attia argues that while doctors practising traditional medicine are very aware of the risk of doing certain treatments, but often ignore the cost of not taking action to prevent future problems. Dr Attia believes that too often we worry about our health too late in life, when the problems start and the risk of taking action is higher. Instead, he argues, that if we take action when we are younger we have so much potential to change the trajectory of our lives. He says that we should start worrying about our future health now, and should think about it the same way as we think about saving for retirement, if we invest now we will thank ourselves later. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/JQXpDhSuTFb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Peter: https://peterattiamd.com https://www.instagram.com/peterattiamd/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, longevity expert and author of ‘Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity’, Dr Peter Attia discusses ‘Medicine 3.0’. Most people in today’s world will die from lifestyle diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. In fact, Dr Attia says that our life expectancy hasn’t greatly increased since the 1800s, medicine just means we don’t die from infectious diseases. To live longer and better in our later years, Dr Attia says that we need a new playbook, or what he calls ‘Medicine 3.0’. This relies on taking preventative steps very early in life, as the risk of lifestyle diseases compound throughout our life. Dr Attia argues that while doctors practising traditional medicine are very aware of the risk of doing certain treatments, but often ignore the cost of not taking action to prevent future problems. Dr Attia believes that too often we worry about our health too late in life, when the problems start and the risk of taking action is higher. Instead, he argues, that if we take action when we are younger we have so much potential to change the trajectory of our lives. He says that we should start worrying about our future health now, and should think about it the same way as we think about saving for retirement, if we invest now we will thank ourselves later. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/JQXpDhSuTFb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Peter: https://peterattiamd.com https://www.instagram.com/peterattiamd/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 142: These Daily Habits Are Slowly Killing You: Peter Attia6b1aa14f-fab2-49be-8ef6-32b1d0ed8ab6Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +00001111https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2023) Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2023)d62f8256-f7db-4be9-b97f-0c19d9fe1a12Fri, 29 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How Do We Trust in Church Authority? (with Bishop Cozzens) (2024) &quot;In this special bonus episode, Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about his role as a bishop of the Catholic Church, his involvement in the Catechism in a Year podcast, and why we can continue to trust in the authority of the Church despite the brokenness of its leaders at times. Bishop Andrew Cozzens is the Bishop of the Diocese of Crookston in northern Minnesota.  He currently serves as the chair of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis where he has been tasked by the Bishops with leading a three-year National Eucharistic Revival.&quot; This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

&quot;In this special bonus episode, Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about his role as a bishop of the Catholic Church, his involvement in the Catechism in a Year podcast, and why we can continue to trust in the authority of the Church despite the brokenness of its leaders at times. Bishop Andrew Cozzens is the Bishop of the Diocese of Crookston in northern Minnesota.  He currently serves as the chair of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis where he has been tasked by the Bishops with leading a three-year National Eucharistic Revival.&quot; This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullBONUS: How Do We Trust in Church Authority? (with Bishop Cozzens) (2024)c5ec25ed-05f3-49ce-9924-a2ac1612de50Fri, 29 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How Do We Trust in Church Authority? (with Bishop Cozzens) (2024) &quot;In this special bonus episode, Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about his role as a bishop of the Catholic Church, his involvement in the Catechism in a Year podcast, and why we can continue to trust in the authority of the Church despite the brokenness of its leaders at times. Bishop Andrew Cozzens is the Bishop of the Diocese of Crookston in northern Minnesota.  He currently serves as the chair of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis where he has been tasked by the Bishops with leading a three-year National Eucharistic Revival.&quot; This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

&quot;In this special bonus episode, Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about his role as a bishop of the Catholic Church, his involvement in the Catechism in a Year podcast, and why we can continue to trust in the authority of the Church despite the brokenness of its leaders at times. Bishop Andrew Cozzens is the Bishop of the Diocese of Crookston in northern Minnesota.  He currently serves as the chair of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis where he has been tasked by the Bishops with leading a three-year National Eucharistic Revival.&quot; This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullBONUS: How Do We Trust in Church Authority? (with Bishop Cozzens) (2024)ee87504c-e3af-4c78-826f-6ce5a5d51af7Fri, 29 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2023) Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2023)91cbfb35-707e-48ed-85f3-8430be078f6cFri, 29 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2023) Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2023)fcdfb287-a9cc-46d8-94e5-b2843f7ed923Fri, 29 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2023) Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2023)5f9a3157-ef38-4d1a-b9b6-07def759db8fFri, 29 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: Forgive Us Our Trespasses Forgiving those who have hurt us is a challenging call. Fr. Mike explains what it means to &quot;forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.&quot; We learn that forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same thing and that we can transform our hurt into intercession with God&#39;s grace. We ask the Lord to soften our hearts so that they may remain open to loving and forgiving others. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2838-2845. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Forgiving those who have hurt us is a challenging call. Fr. Mike explains what it means to &quot;forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.&quot; We learn that forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same thing and that we can transform our hurt into intercession with God&#39;s grace. We ask the Lord to soften our hearts so that they may remain open to loving and forgiving others. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2838-2845. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 363: Forgive Us Our Trespassesb507846c-3ae2-414b-a3bc-cbaf8f9f5c79Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: Forgive Us Our Trespasses Forgiving those who have hurt us is a challenging call. Fr. Mike explains what it means to &quot;forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.&quot; We learn that forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same thing and that we can transform our hurt into intercession with God&#39;s grace. We ask the Lord to soften our hearts so that they may remain open to loving and forgiving others. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2838-2845. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Forgiving those who have hurt us is a challenging call. Fr. Mike explains what it means to &quot;forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.&quot; We learn that forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same thing and that we can transform our hurt into intercession with God&#39;s grace. We ask the Lord to soften our hearts so that they may remain open to loving and forgiving others. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2838-2845. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 363: Forgive Us Our Trespasses7b1ec9bc-3abb-49e8-b741-d5295b3c2344Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThrow It Out"Mom, can we go to the park?" asked Harmony. "I want to go sledding.""All right," said Mom. "But we've got to get this kitchen cleaned up first, including the refrigerator.""Okay," said Harmony. "I'll start there." She opened the refrigerator door and started going through the items."Harmony, why don't you invite Tessa to come to the park with us?" asked Mom."No," said Harmony shortly as she dumped some moldy lemons into the trash."No?" Mom looked surprised. "Why not?""She's probably with Amy today." Harmony frowned. "Tessa is Amy's friend now.""Can't Tessa have more than one friend? You could invite Amy too.""No!" snapped Harmony. "Tessa knows I can't stand Amy. Last year Amy said some nasty things about me, and she--eww! What do I smell?" Harmony made a face.Mom grimaced. "You must have uncovered something that's spoiled."Harmony held up a bowl. "It's this old tuna casserole. Gross!" She held her nose."Quick!" said Mom. "Get rid of it!" Soon the casserole was disposed of and the trash taken outside. "I guess we should clean out the fridge more often. Food smells really bad when it gets too old," said Harmony."Yes, it does." Mom paused for a moment. "Certain attitudes do too. For almost a year now, you've been holding a grudge against Amy, and frankly, that grudge is beginning to stink."Harmony sighed. "But, Mom, she said--""I know--you've told me," said Mom. "But you've said some pretty mean things about her too." Harmony blushed. She hadn't thought of that. "Don't you think it's time to throw that grudge out?" Mom asked gently. "I know Amy hurt you, and I'm not saying you need to be friends with her. But as Christians, we need to be willing to forgive others when they hurt us--just like Jesus forgives us for our wrongs. Tell Him about the hurt you feel so He can help you let go of the bitterness in your heart and forgive Amy."Harmony took a deep breath. "I'll ask Tessa if she wants to come to the park," she told her mom. "And if she wants to invite Amy, she can come too." – Barbara J. Westberg

"Mom, can we go to the park?" asked Harmony. "I want to go sledding.""All right," said Mom. "But we've got to get this kitchen cleaned up first, including the refrigerator.""Okay," said Harmony. "I'll start there." She opened the refrigerator door and started going through the items."Harmony, why don't you invite Tessa to come to the park with us?" asked Mom."No," said Harmony shortly as she dumped some moldy lemons into the trash."No?" Mom looked surprised. "Why not?""She's probably with Amy today." Harmony frowned. "Tessa is Amy's friend now.""Can't Tessa have more than one friend? You could invite Amy too.""No!" snapped Harmony. "Tessa knows I can't stand Amy. Last year Amy said some nasty things about me, and she--eww! What do I smell?" Harmony made a face.Mom grimaced. "You must have uncovered something that's spoiled."Harmony held up a bowl. "It's this old tuna casserole. Gross!" She held her nose."Quick!" said Mom. "Get rid of it!" Soon the casserole was disposed of and the trash taken outside. "I guess we should clean out the fridge more often. Food smells really bad when it gets too old," said Harmony."Yes, it does." Mom paused for a moment. "Certain attitudes do too. For almost a year now, you've been holding a grudge against Amy, and frankly, that grudge is beginning to stink."Harmony sighed. "But, Mom, she said--""I know--you've told me," said Mom. "But you've said some pretty mean things about her too." Harmony blushed. She hadn't thought of that. "Don't you think it's time to throw that grudge out?" Mom asked gently. "I know Amy hurt you, and I'm not saying you need to be friends with her. But as Christians, we need to be willing to forgive others when they hurt us--just like Jesus forgives us for our wrongs. Tell Him about the hurt you feel so He can help you let go of the bitterness in your heart and forgive Amy."Harmony took a deep breath. "I'll ask Tessa if she wants to come to the park," she told her mom. "And if she wants to invite Amy, she can come too." – Barbara J. Westberg

Throw It Out9262759a-3904-491f-b0af-543be56fdb01Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThrow It Out"Mom, can we go to the park?" asked Harmony. "I want to go sledding.""All right," said Mom. "But we've got to get this kitchen cleaned up first, including the refrigerator.""Okay," said Harmony. "I'll start there." She opened the refrigerator door and started going through the items."Harmony, why don't you invite Tessa to come to the park with us?" asked Mom."No," said Harmony shortly as she dumped some moldy lemons into the trash."No?" Mom looked surprised. "Why not?""She's probably with Amy today." Harmony frowned. "Tessa is Amy's friend now.""Can't Tessa have more than one friend? You could invite Amy too.""No!" snapped Harmony. "Tessa knows I can't stand Amy. Last year Amy said some nasty things about me, and she--eww! What do I smell?" Harmony made a face.Mom grimaced. "You must have uncovered something that's spoiled."Harmony held up a bowl. "It's this old tuna casserole. Gross!" She held her nose."Quick!" said Mom. "Get rid of it!" Soon the casserole was disposed of and the trash taken outside. "I guess we should clean out the fridge more often. Food smells really bad when it gets too old," said Harmony."Yes, it does." Mom paused for a moment. "Certain attitudes do too. For almost a year now, you've been holding a grudge against Amy, and frankly, that grudge is beginning to stink."Harmony sighed. "But, Mom, she said--""I know--you've told me," said Mom. "But you've said some pretty mean things about her too." Harmony blushed. She hadn't thought of that. "Don't you think it's time to throw that grudge out?" Mom asked gently. "I know Amy hurt you, and I'm not saying you need to be friends with her. But as Christians, we need to be willing to forgive others when they hurt us--just like Jesus forgives us for our wrongs. Tell Him about the hurt you feel so He can help you let go of the bitterness in your heart and forgive Amy."Harmony took a deep breath. "I'll ask Tessa if she wants to come to the park," she told her mom. "And if she wants to invite Amy, she can come too." – Barbara J. Westberg

"Mom, can we go to the park?" asked Harmony. "I want to go sledding.""All right," said Mom. "But we've got to get this kitchen cleaned up first, including the refrigerator.""Okay," said Harmony. "I'll start there." She opened the refrigerator door and started going through the items."Harmony, why don't you invite Tessa to come to the park with us?" asked Mom."No," said Harmony shortly as she dumped some moldy lemons into the trash."No?" Mom looked surprised. "Why not?""She's probably with Amy today." Harmony frowned. "Tessa is Amy's friend now.""Can't Tessa have more than one friend? You could invite Amy too.""No!" snapped Harmony. "Tessa knows I can't stand Amy. Last year Amy said some nasty things about me, and she--eww! What do I smell?" Harmony made a face.Mom grimaced. "You must have uncovered something that's spoiled."Harmony held up a bowl. "It's this old tuna casserole. Gross!" She held her nose."Quick!" said Mom. "Get rid of it!" Soon the casserole was disposed of and the trash taken outside. "I guess we should clean out the fridge more often. Food smells really bad when it gets too old," said Harmony."Yes, it does." Mom paused for a moment. "Certain attitudes do too. For almost a year now, you've been holding a grudge against Amy, and frankly, that grudge is beginning to stink."Harmony sighed. "But, Mom, she said--""I know--you've told me," said Mom. "But you've said some pretty mean things about her too." Harmony blushed. She hadn't thought of that. "Don't you think it's time to throw that grudge out?" Mom asked gently. "I know Amy hurt you, and I'm not saying you need to be friends with her. But as Christians, we need to be willing to forgive others when they hurt us--just like Jesus forgives us for our wrongs. Tell Him about the hurt you feel so He can help you let go of the bitterness in your heart and forgive Amy."Harmony took a deep breath. "I'll ask Tessa if she wants to come to the park," she told her mom. "And if she wants to invite Amy, she can come too." – Barbara J. Westberg

Throw It Oute165f817-b4d9-4434-a55a-f336d4fcbabbFri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBonus: Guardian Angels and the Divine Hierarchy with Fr. Basil ColeThe Angelic Realm is unearthed by one of the top angelologists and demonologists in the world.

The Angelic Realm is unearthed by one of the top angelologists and demonologists in the world.

fullBonus: Guardian Angels and the Divine Hierarchy with Fr. Basil Cole7c1b4593-69c5-4f91-9e0c-bce810a8accfThu, 28 Dec 2023 17:50:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags“God, What’s Your Plan for My Life?” The angel Gabriel came to Mary and told her all about how she’d conceive and bear God’s son Jesus, and when she asked how this could be, he elaborated. Wouldn’t that be nice? Wouldn’t it be nice to have an angel show up and tell us what God’s plan for our life is? But... that’s not how it went. The angel actually told her very little. And after Mary’s “fiat” (“Let it be done unto me according to thy word”), what happens? “The angel departed.” That’s it. See, God probably won’t tell you what his plan is for your life. Not all at once. And Fr. Mike is here today to tell you why it’s actually better that way, and how we can follow Mary’s example of trust.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The angel Gabriel came to Mary and told her all about how she’d conceive and bear God’s son Jesus, and when she asked how this could be, he elaborated. Wouldn’t that be nice? Wouldn’t it be nice to have an angel show up and tell us what God’s plan for our life is? But... that’s not how it went. The angel actually told her very little. And after Mary’s “fiat” (“Let it be done unto me according to thy word”), what happens? “The angel departed.” That’s it. See, God probably won’t tell you what his plan is for your life. Not all at once. And Fr. Mike is here today to tell you why it’s actually better that way, and how we can follow Mary’s example of trust.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full“God, What’s Your Plan for My Life?”4e543e5a-66dc-4744-869b-4de914e388fcThu, 28 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags“God, What’s Your Plan for My Life?” The angel Gabriel came to Mary and told her all about how she’d conceive and bear God’s son Jesus, and when she asked how this could be, he elaborated. Wouldn’t that be nice? Wouldn’t it be nice to have an angel show up and tell us what God’s plan for our life is? But... that’s not how it went. The angel actually told her very little. And after Mary’s “fiat” (“Let it be done unto me according to thy word”), what happens? “The angel departed.” That’s it. See, God probably won’t tell you what his plan is for your life. Not all at once. And Fr. Mike is here today to tell you why it’s actually better that way, and how we can follow Mary’s example of trust.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The angel Gabriel came to Mary and told her all about how she’d conceive and bear God’s son Jesus, and when she asked how this could be, he elaborated. Wouldn’t that be nice? Wouldn’t it be nice to have an angel show up and tell us what God’s plan for our life is? But... that’s not how it went. The angel actually told her very little. And after Mary’s “fiat” (“Let it be done unto me according to thy word”), what happens? “The angel departed.” That’s it. See, God probably won’t tell you what his plan is for your life. Not all at once. And Fr. Mike is here today to tell you why it’s actually better that way, and how we can follow Mary’s example of trust.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full“God, What’s Your Plan for My Life?”752579fa-3f3b-4926-a260-451825b0d7c3Thu, 28 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHelping Women Understand Men - 3 ThingsWARNING, this episode contains adult content, all within the sound teaching and wisdom of the Catholic Church, that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Today John, Devin, and Sam engage in a meaningful conversation covering 3 important things that women do not understand about men. In this episode, you will find topics that are often unspoken between the sexes but create confusion, tension, and oftentimes emotional pain in our relationships with women. You are going to hear topics on stress, insecurities, beauty, and work, and why men react the way they do from a perspective unique to our masculinity. Additionally, we will discuss proven practices aimed at fostering healing and increased understanding of how these differences can work for our mutual improvement. 🔴 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 - STARTS ON JANUARY 1 - Click Here 🔴 🔴 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: This week we get to connect with a listener who wants to know how to avoid selfishness and bringing your work home, and the damaging effects this can have on your marriage. If you have any questions, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. Previous Episode - https://catholicgentleman.com/2023/12/what-women-dont-understand-about-men/ 🔴 Access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING, this episode contains adult content, all within the sound teaching and wisdom of the Catholic Church, that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Today John, Devin, and Sam engage in a meaningful conversation covering 3 important things that women do not understand about men. In this episode, you will find topics that are often unspoken between the sexes but create confusion, tension, and oftentimes emotional pain in our relationships with women. You are going to hear topics on stress, insecurities, beauty, and work, and why men react the way they do from a perspective unique to our masculinity. Additionally, we will discuss proven practices aimed at fostering healing and increased understanding of how these differences can work for our mutual improvement. 🔴 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 - STARTS ON JANUARY 1 - Click Here 🔴 🔴 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: This week we get to connect with a listener who wants to know how to avoid selfishness and bringing your work home, and the damaging effects this can have on your marriage. If you have any questions, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. Previous Episode - https://catholicgentleman.com/2023/12/what-women-dont-understand-about-men/ 🔴 Access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHelping Women Understand Men - 3 Things41eafac0-1eb2-4eaa-a808-61a5e1cbf369Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +00004607https://216.73.216.191/allTags#847 - Psalms 110, 111 – Melchizedek and MoreThis episode is part part 85 in a study of the book of Psalms. In Psalm 110 David prophesies about a priest and king like Melchizedek, who we understand to be Jesus. In Psalm 111 we remember that the works of the Lord are great. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-110-111-melchizedek-and-more Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part part 85 in a study of the book of Psalms. In Psalm 110 David prophesies about a priest and king like Melchizedek, who we understand to be Jesus. In Psalm 111 we remember that the works of the Lord are great. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-110-111-melchizedek-and-more Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#847 - Psalms 110, 111 – Melchizedek and More66f2ad1b-725b-4162-89b8-b6af9840c21cThu, 28 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000768https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Love Expert: We've Built A Loveless Society & It's Making Us Depressed! (here's the fix!) Alain De BottonIf you enjoy hearing about the philosophy of life, I recommend you check out my conversation with Ryan Holiday, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PafvhTSC4yE Philosophy isn’t just for universities and lecture halls, philosophy can help guide every part of your life, from relationships, work to mental health. Alain de Botton is a British author, intellectual and co-founder of the global organisation, ‘The School of Life’. He is best known for the books, ‘Essays in Love’, ‘How Proust Can Change Your Life’, and ‘The Consolations of Philosophy’. In this interview, Steven and Alain discuss everything from, the origins of mental health problems, what it means to live a good life, why perfection is dangerous, why we are chasing love rather than money and why love itself is a skill. You can purchase Alain’s most recent book, ‘A Therapeutic Journey: Lessons from the School of Life’, here: https://amzn.to/41zQJTF Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoy hearing about the philosophy of life, I recommend you check out my conversation with Ryan Holiday, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PafvhTSC4yE Philosophy isn’t just for universities and lecture halls, philosophy can help guide every part of your life, from relationships, work to mental health. Alain de Botton is a British author, intellectual and co-founder of the global organisation, ‘The School of Life’. He is best known for the books, ‘Essays in Love’, ‘How Proust Can Change Your Life’, and ‘The Consolations of Philosophy’. In this interview, Steven and Alain discuss everything from, the origins of mental health problems, what it means to live a good life, why perfection is dangerous, why we are chasing love rather than money and why love itself is a skill. You can purchase Alain’s most recent book, ‘A Therapeutic Journey: Lessons from the School of Life’, here: https://amzn.to/41zQJTF Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Love Expert: We've Built A Loveless Society & It's Making Us Depressed! (here's the fix!) Alain De Bottonc94c3c0f-1a8d-4e31-8ce6-2c3fc4dc5abcThu, 28 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +00005735https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2023) Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:16-18. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:16-18. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2023)fa2b821c-c791-470d-a06d-59e44a9487c9Thu, 28 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2023) Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:16-18. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:16-18. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2023)1f4a91cc-71d4-414f-a84d-b956b122a29dThu, 28 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2023) Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:16-18. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:16-18. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2023)23ce9d25-b7bd-48c2-8917-8de6140e17deThu, 28 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2023) Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:16-18. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:16-18. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2023)c275a974-7cfe-48f1-b409-f09dc29d805cThu, 28 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: Our Daily Bread Asking God for our “daily bread” is a petition for him to fill our physical and spiritual hunger. Fr. Mike breaks down this simple yet profound petition that reminds us of our reliance on God for all our needs. In this part of the Lord’s prayer, we turn to God with childlike hearts, trusting that he will nourish us with all the appropriate material goods and, above all, with the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2828-2837. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Asking God for our “daily bread” is a petition for him to fill our physical and spiritual hunger. Fr. Mike breaks down this simple yet profound petition that reminds us of our reliance on God for all our needs. In this part of the Lord’s prayer, we turn to God with childlike hearts, trusting that he will nourish us with all the appropriate material goods and, above all, with the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2828-2837. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 362: Our Daily Bread 082b42ee-896e-4513-b57f-133a917e1c93Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: Our Daily Bread Asking God for our “daily bread” is a petition for him to fill our physical and spiritual hunger. Fr. Mike breaks down this simple yet profound petition that reminds us of our reliance on God for all our needs. In this part of the Lord’s prayer, we turn to God with childlike hearts, trusting that he will nourish us with all the appropriate material goods and, above all, with the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2828-2837. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Asking God for our “daily bread” is a petition for him to fill our physical and spiritual hunger. Fr. Mike breaks down this simple yet profound petition that reminds us of our reliance on God for all our needs. In this part of the Lord’s prayer, we turn to God with childlike hearts, trusting that he will nourish us with all the appropriate material goods and, above all, with the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2828-2837. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 362: Our Daily Bread 75cdd585-cda3-41a8-b167-c9287aac59ceThu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Dripping Faucet"I used to look forward to Saturdays before we moved here," Dad said as he crawled out from under the sink. "Since we began restoring this old house to its original splendor, it seems like there are never enough hours in the day to fix everything!" "Well, now that the garbage disposal is fixed, you can move on to the next thing on the list," Gwen said with a grin. Dad groaned. "Ugh, the list! What's next on that thing?" Gwen laughed. "The faucet in the upstairs bathroom. It's leaking."Dad got to his feet. "We probably should have fixed that first. I read somewhere that a dripping faucet can waste more than two thousand gallons of water over the course of a year." "Really?" asked Gwen. "Yep," said Dad. "It reminds me of my life." He laughed at Gwen's surprised expression. "The passing of time is something like a dripping faucet. As the water drips out, it doesn't seem like much, but slowly and surely it adds up to a lot. That happens with time too. Our minutes and days don't seem like they add up to much, but they do--one day you'll wake up all old and wrinkled like me and realize how valuable all those minutes were!""You're not old and wrinkled," said Gwen. She grinned. "Not that much, anyway."Dad laughed. "Maybe not, but it's important to remember that we need to use our time wisely. It goes by fast.""Yeah, it does," said Gwen. "I've been so busy with school and helping fix the house, I haven't had time for anything else!""Yes, you've definitely been working hard," said Dad. "But we also need to use our time for things besides work. Playing, resting, enjoying friends and family, and spending time with Jesus are all just as important. The time we have in this life is limited, which is why we need to use it wisely. When we remember that Jesus saved us so we could live forever with Him, it helps us use the time we have now to get to know Him better and share His love with others." Dad picked up his toolbox. "Tell you what--let's go fix that faucet and then see how big a snowman we can build in the front yard. I think we've spent enough time on the list for one day." – Mike Dize

"I used to look forward to Saturdays before we moved here," Dad said as he crawled out from under the sink. "Since we began restoring this old house to its original splendor, it seems like there are never enough hours in the day to fix everything!" "Well, now that the garbage disposal is fixed, you can move on to the next thing on the list," Gwen said with a grin. Dad groaned. "Ugh, the list! What's next on that thing?" Gwen laughed. "The faucet in the upstairs bathroom. It's leaking."Dad got to his feet. "We probably should have fixed that first. I read somewhere that a dripping faucet can waste more than two thousand gallons of water over the course of a year." "Really?" asked Gwen. "Yep," said Dad. "It reminds me of my life." He laughed at Gwen's surprised expression. "The passing of time is something like a dripping faucet. As the water drips out, it doesn't seem like much, but slowly and surely it adds up to a lot. That happens with time too. Our minutes and days don't seem like they add up to much, but they do--one day you'll wake up all old and wrinkled like me and realize how valuable all those minutes were!""You're not old and wrinkled," said Gwen. She grinned. "Not that much, anyway."Dad laughed. "Maybe not, but it's important to remember that we need to use our time wisely. It goes by fast.""Yeah, it does," said Gwen. "I've been so busy with school and helping fix the house, I haven't had time for anything else!""Yes, you've definitely been working hard," said Dad. "But we also need to use our time for things besides work. Playing, resting, enjoying friends and family, and spending time with Jesus are all just as important. The time we have in this life is limited, which is why we need to use it wisely. When we remember that Jesus saved us so we could live forever with Him, it helps us use the time we have now to get to know Him better and share His love with others." Dad picked up his toolbox. "Tell you what--let's go fix that faucet and then see how big a snowman we can build in the front yard. I think we've spent enough time on the list for one day." – Mike Dize

The Dripping Faucetbf25bf1c-e0fe-4704-9e09-23afcf4224f2Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Dripping Faucet"I used to look forward to Saturdays before we moved here," Dad said as he crawled out from under the sink. "Since we began restoring this old house to its original splendor, it seems like there are never enough hours in the day to fix everything!" "Well, now that the garbage disposal is fixed, you can move on to the next thing on the list," Gwen said with a grin. Dad groaned. "Ugh, the list! What's next on that thing?" Gwen laughed. "The faucet in the upstairs bathroom. It's leaking."Dad got to his feet. "We probably should have fixed that first. I read somewhere that a dripping faucet can waste more than two thousand gallons of water over the course of a year." "Really?" asked Gwen. "Yep," said Dad. "It reminds me of my life." He laughed at Gwen's surprised expression. "The passing of time is something like a dripping faucet. As the water drips out, it doesn't seem like much, but slowly and surely it adds up to a lot. That happens with time too. Our minutes and days don't seem like they add up to much, but they do--one day you'll wake up all old and wrinkled like me and realize how valuable all those minutes were!""You're not old and wrinkled," said Gwen. She grinned. "Not that much, anyway."Dad laughed. "Maybe not, but it's important to remember that we need to use our time wisely. It goes by fast.""Yeah, it does," said Gwen. "I've been so busy with school and helping fix the house, I haven't had time for anything else!""Yes, you've definitely been working hard," said Dad. "But we also need to use our time for things besides work. Playing, resting, enjoying friends and family, and spending time with Jesus are all just as important. The time we have in this life is limited, which is why we need to use it wisely. When we remember that Jesus saved us so we could live forever with Him, it helps us use the time we have now to get to know Him better and share His love with others." Dad picked up his toolbox. "Tell you what--let's go fix that faucet and then see how big a snowman we can build in the front yard. I think we've spent enough time on the list for one day." – Mike Dize

"I used to look forward to Saturdays before we moved here," Dad said as he crawled out from under the sink. "Since we began restoring this old house to its original splendor, it seems like there are never enough hours in the day to fix everything!" "Well, now that the garbage disposal is fixed, you can move on to the next thing on the list," Gwen said with a grin. Dad groaned. "Ugh, the list! What's next on that thing?" Gwen laughed. "The faucet in the upstairs bathroom. It's leaking."Dad got to his feet. "We probably should have fixed that first. I read somewhere that a dripping faucet can waste more than two thousand gallons of water over the course of a year." "Really?" asked Gwen. "Yep," said Dad. "It reminds me of my life." He laughed at Gwen's surprised expression. "The passing of time is something like a dripping faucet. As the water drips out, it doesn't seem like much, but slowly and surely it adds up to a lot. That happens with time too. Our minutes and days don't seem like they add up to much, but they do--one day you'll wake up all old and wrinkled like me and realize how valuable all those minutes were!""You're not old and wrinkled," said Gwen. She grinned. "Not that much, anyway."Dad laughed. "Maybe not, but it's important to remember that we need to use our time wisely. It goes by fast.""Yeah, it does," said Gwen. "I've been so busy with school and helping fix the house, I haven't had time for anything else!""Yes, you've definitely been working hard," said Dad. "But we also need to use our time for things besides work. Playing, resting, enjoying friends and family, and spending time with Jesus are all just as important. The time we have in this life is limited, which is why we need to use it wisely. When we remember that Jesus saved us so we could live forever with Him, it helps us use the time we have now to get to know Him better and share His love with others." Dad picked up his toolbox. "Tell you what--let's go fix that faucet and then see how big a snowman we can build in the front yard. I think we've spent enough time on the list for one day." – Mike Dize

The Dripping Faucete2de5e94-d46c-4b77-84b9-a504e2717b8dThu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#519 Christmas Day with President Chris Check - Christopher CheckA special Christmas Day episode of Focus with Catholic Answers President Christopher Check. &nbsp; &nbsp; …

A special Christmas Day episode of Focus with Catholic Answers President Christopher Check. &nbsp; &nbsp; …

#519 Christmas Day with President Chris Check - Christopher Check3bf0bc74-b7ac-4c94-b0f0-a8c361c247ecWed, 27 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMentorship and Healing Prayer with Dr David ChotkaI have a confession to make. Don't tell - at least not too many. Most of us Catholics aren't very good at praying for (and expecting!) really big miracles. We tend to get lost in repetitive prayer (which is good) and forget that Christ gave the power for miracles to us too - not just to Protestants. Join me in this podcast as Dr. David Chotka shares some powerful stories - both about prayer and mentorship in his life and healing prayer in general. He has powerful stories about the miraculous way God can act in anyone's life. Now get busy praying! You can find more about David and his book at his website: https://www.spiritequip.com/

I have a confession to make. Don't tell - at least not too many. Most of us Catholics aren't very good at praying for (and expecting!) really big miracles. We tend to get lost in repetitive prayer (which is good) and forget that Christ gave the power for miracles to us too - not just to Protestants. Join me in this podcast as Dr. David Chotka shares some powerful stories - both about prayer and mentorship in his life and healing prayer in general. He has powerful stories about the miraculous way God can act in anyone's life. Now get busy praying! You can find more about David and his book at his website: https://www.spiritequip.com/

fullMentorship and Healing Prayer with Dr David Chotka425d0d4e-05b6-4b51-bbe9-14d9f353b378Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2023) Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2023)7b69406c-950f-42de-ab80-1980be032775Wed, 27 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2023) Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2023)e9cbbf4a-134f-4b25-8b76-f2672a8ed027Wed, 27 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2023) Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2023)d7473515-350b-4fb1-a71c-58702f265452Wed, 27 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2023) Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. Unlock the full experience of The Bible in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Bible, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2023)8029b682-a5a3-4bbc-8a3f-43631c7e984bWed, 27 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: The Kingdom and Will of God When we pray for God’s Kingdom to come and God’s will to be done, we are asking for the final coming of the reign of God and for his plan of salvation to come to fruition. This petition is most powerfully expressed in the Mass. Fr. Mike reminds us that anticipating Christ’s return should inflame our hearts to continue our mission here on earth and to carry out God’s will with perseverance. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2816-2827. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we pray for God’s Kingdom to come and God’s will to be done, we are asking for the final coming of the reign of God and for his plan of salvation to come to fruition. This petition is most powerfully expressed in the Mass. Fr. Mike reminds us that anticipating Christ’s return should inflame our hearts to continue our mission here on earth and to carry out God’s will with perseverance. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2816-2827. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 361: The Kingdom and Will of God442bd79e-96f8-4b3c-bfb2-b5744c97408eWed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: The Kingdom and Will of God When we pray for God’s Kingdom to come and God’s will to be done, we are asking for the final coming of the reign of God and for his plan of salvation to come to fruition. This petition is most powerfully expressed in the Mass. Fr. Mike reminds us that anticipating Christ’s return should inflame our hearts to continue our mission here on earth and to carry out God’s will with perseverance. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2816-2827. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we pray for God’s Kingdom to come and God’s will to be done, we are asking for the final coming of the reign of God and for his plan of salvation to come to fruition. This petition is most powerfully expressed in the Mass. Fr. Mike reminds us that anticipating Christ’s return should inflame our hearts to continue our mission here on earth and to carry out God’s will with perseverance. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2816-2827. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App! Get access to an interactive reading plan, the complete text of the Catechism, episode transcripts, summaries, and more. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 361: The Kingdom and Will of God4fcbdc49-3e24-4ad2-b89e-34121a62cd1fWed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHead X-RayJeremiah sat in Dr. Smith's examination room, his head pounding. I should have listened to Mom and Dad and stayed away from the construction site, he thought. "How did you say this happened?" Dr. Smith asked as he finished stitching Jeremiah's forehead."I tripped and fell on the sidewalk." Jeremiah hoped his face wouldn't reveal the lie. He had actually tripped and fallen against a piece of machinery at the construction site."Well, you're going to be just fine," said Dr. Smith. "But I do want you to get an X-ray, just to be on the safe side."Jeremiah and his mom went to the X-ray department at the hospital. Jeremiah's head still throbbed as they sat in the waiting room. I never had my whole head X-rayed before, Jeremiah thought. I wonder how they do that. Suddenly he sat straight up. "Will this X-ray show my brain and all my thoughts?" he blurted out. As soon as he asked the question, he knew it sounded dumb."Relax, Jeremiah," Mom said, chuckling. Then she frowned. "Or are you afraid it might show thoughts you don't want anyone to see?" Jeremiah didn't answer. He leaned back in his chair, glad the X-ray couldn't show his thoughts. If it did, everyone would know he had lied.By the time they were heading home, Jeremiah was feeling better. "Your question back at the hospital reminds me of something," said Mom. "We should never forget that God sees all our thoughts just like you imagined the X-ray machine might show yours. There's nothing we can hide from Him." She glanced at Jeremiah, who wore a guilty expression. "Is there anything you want to tell me?" she asked quietly.Jeremiah nodded. "Yeah. I lied, Mom. I hurt my head at the construction site next to the school. I'm sorry." Mom drew in a breath. "It's good you weren't hurt worse than you were, Jeremiah," she said. "We'll talk more about it with your dad at home, but I'm glad you told me the truth." "Me too," said Jeremiah. "I think you need to talk to Jesus about it too," said Mom. "He already knows about the wrong things we think and do, and He offers us forgiveness. Instead of trying to hide our sin, we need to confess it to Him and accept His forgiveness."– Nance E. Keyes

Jeremiah sat in Dr. Smith's examination room, his head pounding. I should have listened to Mom and Dad and stayed away from the construction site, he thought. "How did you say this happened?" Dr. Smith asked as he finished stitching Jeremiah's forehead."I tripped and fell on the sidewalk." Jeremiah hoped his face wouldn't reveal the lie. He had actually tripped and fallen against a piece of machinery at the construction site."Well, you're going to be just fine," said Dr. Smith. "But I do want you to get an X-ray, just to be on the safe side."Jeremiah and his mom went to the X-ray department at the hospital. Jeremiah's head still throbbed as they sat in the waiting room. I never had my whole head X-rayed before, Jeremiah thought. I wonder how they do that. Suddenly he sat straight up. "Will this X-ray show my brain and all my thoughts?" he blurted out. As soon as he asked the question, he knew it sounded dumb."Relax, Jeremiah," Mom said, chuckling. Then she frowned. "Or are you afraid it might show thoughts you don't want anyone to see?" Jeremiah didn't answer. He leaned back in his chair, glad the X-ray couldn't show his thoughts. If it did, everyone would know he had lied.By the time they were heading home, Jeremiah was feeling better. "Your question back at the hospital reminds me of something," said Mom. "We should never forget that God sees all our thoughts just like you imagined the X-ray machine might show yours. There's nothing we can hide from Him." She glanced at Jeremiah, who wore a guilty expression. "Is there anything you want to tell me?" she asked quietly.Jeremiah nodded. "Yeah. I lied, Mom. I hurt my head at the construction site next to the school. I'm sorry." Mom drew in a breath. "It's good you weren't hurt worse than you were, Jeremiah," she said. "We'll talk more about it with your dad at home, but I'm glad you told me the truth." "Me too," said Jeremiah. "I think you need to talk to Jesus about it too," said Mom. "He already knows about the wrong things we think and do, and He offers us forgiveness. Instead of trying to hide our sin, we need to confess it to Him and accept His forgiveness."– Nance E. Keyes

Head X-Rayf3b64898-6624-45ec-95f8-1f23708c6c20Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHead X-RayJeremiah sat in Dr. Smith's examination room, his head pounding. I should have listened to Mom and Dad and stayed away from the construction site, he thought. "How did you say this happened?" Dr. Smith asked as he finished stitching Jeremiah's forehead."I tripped and fell on the sidewalk." Jeremiah hoped his face wouldn't reveal the lie. He had actually tripped and fallen against a piece of machinery at the construction site."Well, you're going to be just fine," said Dr. Smith. "But I do want you to get an X-ray, just to be on the safe side."Jeremiah and his mom went to the X-ray department at the hospital. Jeremiah's head still throbbed as they sat in the waiting room. I never had my whole head X-rayed before, Jeremiah thought. I wonder how they do that. Suddenly he sat straight up. "Will this X-ray show my brain and all my thoughts?" he blurted out. As soon as he asked the question, he knew it sounded dumb."Relax, Jeremiah," Mom said, chuckling. Then she frowned. "Or are you afraid it might show thoughts you don't want anyone to see?" Jeremiah didn't answer. He leaned back in his chair, glad the X-ray couldn't show his thoughts. If it did, everyone would know he had lied.By the time they were heading home, Jeremiah was feeling better. "Your question back at the hospital reminds me of something," said Mom. "We should never forget that God sees all our thoughts just like you imagined the X-ray machine might show yours. There's nothing we can hide from Him." She glanced at Jeremiah, who wore a guilty expression. "Is there anything you want to tell me?" she asked quietly.Jeremiah nodded. "Yeah. I lied, Mom. I hurt my head at the construction site next to the school. I'm sorry." Mom drew in a breath. "It's good you weren't hurt worse than you were, Jeremiah," she said. "We'll talk more about it with your dad at home, but I'm glad you told me the truth." "Me too," said Jeremiah. "I think you need to talk to Jesus about it too," said Mom. "He already knows about the wrong things we think and do, and He offers us forgiveness. Instead of trying to hide our sin, we need to confess it to Him and accept His forgiveness."– Nance E. Keyes

Jeremiah sat in Dr. Smith's examination room, his head pounding. I should have listened to Mom and Dad and stayed away from the construction site, he thought. "How did you say this happened?" Dr. Smith asked as he finished stitching Jeremiah's forehead."I tripped and fell on the sidewalk." Jeremiah hoped his face wouldn't reveal the lie. He had actually tripped and fallen against a piece of machinery at the construction site."Well, you're going to be just fine," said Dr. Smith. "But I do want you to get an X-ray, just to be on the safe side."Jeremiah and his mom went to the X-ray department at the hospital. Jeremiah's head still throbbed as they sat in the waiting room. I never had my whole head X-rayed before, Jeremiah thought. I wonder how they do that. Suddenly he sat straight up. "Will this X-ray show my brain and all my thoughts?" he blurted out. As soon as he asked the question, he knew it sounded dumb."Relax, Jeremiah," Mom said, chuckling. Then she frowned. "Or are you afraid it might show thoughts you don't want anyone to see?" Jeremiah didn't answer. He leaned back in his chair, glad the X-ray couldn't show his thoughts. If it did, everyone would know he had lied.By the time they were heading home, Jeremiah was feeling better. "Your question back at the hospital reminds me of something," said Mom. "We should never forget that God sees all our thoughts just like you imagined the X-ray machine might show yours. There's nothing we can hide from Him." She glanced at Jeremiah, who wore a guilty expression. "Is there anything you want to tell me?" she asked quietly.Jeremiah nodded. "Yeah. I lied, Mom. I hurt my head at the construction site next to the school. I'm sorry." Mom drew in a breath. "It's good you weren't hurt worse than you were, Jeremiah," she said. "We'll talk more about it with your dad at home, but I'm glad you told me the truth." "Me too," said Jeremiah. "I think you need to talk to Jesus about it too," said Mom. "He already knows about the wrong things we think and do, and He offers us forgiveness. Instead of trying to hide our sin, we need to confess it to Him and accept His forgiveness."– Nance E. Keyes

Head X-Ray5a9c95f2-8adf-43d1-924d-747b5be41b93Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Top 7 Belly Fat Burning Hacks For 2024 That Are PROVEN To Work!As a holiday wrap-up, we’ve listened to you and answered one of the most popular questions; What is your favourite EVER episode? But, we think the more important question is what is YOUR favourite episode on the Diary of CEO of all time. Using our in-house data scientist and a group of analysts, we’ve found the most replayed and shared moments from 2023. This should be the most valuable episode you will ever listen to. 7th Most Replayed Moment, Dr. Giles Yeo. Dr Giles takes on some of the biggest myths about health, weight and obesity. His books, Why Calories Don’t Count and Gene Eating: https://amzn.to/3NFeUdE Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Y9IZF0 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Rs5bIj 6th Most Replayed Moment, Dr. Mindy Pelz. In this clip we talk about intermittent fasting, the gut reset fast and the belly fat burning diet. Dr Mindy lays out how to eat and behave to improve our overall health. Instagram: https://bit.ly/461aBB0 Dr Mindy’s book, Fast Like A Girl: https://amzn.to/41y9Opr 5th Most Replayed Moment, Professor Matthew Walker. This is from my conversation with the Worlds Number One expert on sleep. He gives us a roadmap for how to sleep better, explaining the impact of our sleep on our overall health, happiness and everything in between. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3YsK1f6 Matt’s bestseller, Why We Sleep: https://amzn.to/3totIGS Twitter: https://bit.ly/3yI60V7 4th Most Replayed Moment, Dr. Daniel Amen. Taken from Dr. Daniel Amen’s second appearance on the show, we discuss how to grow a healthier, better brain. Daniel is the World’s Leading Neuroscientist who may have scanned and seen more brains than anyone else. The no.1 book on Brain health: https://amzn.to/3vbmXsh Instagram: https://bit.ly/3tHjm4r Twitter: https://bit.ly/3scQpgr 3rd Most Replayed Moment, Gary Brecka. Gary Brecka is one of the world’s most renowned human biologists. Our conversation covers the ultimate human wellbeing checklist. From Dana White’s transformation using the super human protocol to stripping fat, listen to transform your life. Instagram: http://bit.ly/3IVf6Dw Twitter: http://bit.ly/41w492P 2nd Most Replayed Moment, Dr. Tim Spector. A favourite guest on DOAC, here Tim busts myths about a frequently debated subject: diet vs exercise. Foor For Life, Tim’s book: https://amzn.to/3RTckDt Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CDRuQD Twitter: https://bit.ly/3VG0zil No.1 Most Replayed Moment: Dr Tara Swart. The most listened to moment ever this year is neuroscientist Dr. Tara explaining the brain and body’s connection. We dive into the influence the brain has on our health, relationships and well-being. Dr Tara’s book: https://amzn.to/47dokE0 Instagram: https://bit.ly/48hJ1k2 Twitter: https://bit.ly/46gqYZI Bonus Moment, Mo Gawdat: This is from episode 101 with Mo Gawdat, and it’s the most shared episode we’ve ever had of all time on WhatsApp. Mo explains to me his influential equation for happiness, and we discuss how to put it into practice. Mo’s book, Solve For Happy: https://amzn.to/489n5qJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/3qmYSMY Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a holiday wrap-up, we’ve listened to you and answered one of the most popular questions; What is your favourite EVER episode? But, we think the more important question is what is YOUR favourite episode on the Diary of CEO of all time. Using our in-house data scientist and a group of analysts, we’ve found the most replayed and shared moments from 2023. This should be the most valuable episode you will ever listen to. 7th Most Replayed Moment, Dr. Giles Yeo. Dr Giles takes on some of the biggest myths about health, weight and obesity. His books, Why Calories Don’t Count and Gene Eating: https://amzn.to/3NFeUdE Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Y9IZF0 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Rs5bIj 6th Most Replayed Moment, Dr. Mindy Pelz. In this clip we talk about intermittent fasting, the gut reset fast and the belly fat burning diet. Dr Mindy lays out how to eat and behave to improve our overall health. Instagram: https://bit.ly/461aBB0 Dr Mindy’s book, Fast Like A Girl: https://amzn.to/41y9Opr 5th Most Replayed Moment, Professor Matthew Walker. This is from my conversation with the Worlds Number One expert on sleep. He gives us a roadmap for how to sleep better, explaining the impact of our sleep on our overall health, happiness and everything in between. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3YsK1f6 Matt’s bestseller, Why We Sleep: https://amzn.to/3totIGS Twitter: https://bit.ly/3yI60V7 4th Most Replayed Moment, Dr. Daniel Amen. Taken from Dr. Daniel Amen’s second appearance on the show, we discuss how to grow a healthier, better brain. Daniel is the World’s Leading Neuroscientist who may have scanned and seen more brains than anyone else. The no.1 book on Brain health: https://amzn.to/3vbmXsh Instagram: https://bit.ly/3tHjm4r Twitter: https://bit.ly/3scQpgr 3rd Most Replayed Moment, Gary Brecka. Gary Brecka is one of the world’s most renowned human biologists. Our conversation covers the ultimate human wellbeing checklist. From Dana White’s transformation using the super human protocol to stripping fat, listen to transform your life. Instagram: http://bit.ly/3IVf6Dw Twitter: http://bit.ly/41w492P 2nd Most Replayed Moment, Dr. Tim Spector. A favourite guest on DOAC, here Tim busts myths about a frequently debated subject: diet vs exercise. Foor For Life, Tim’s book: https://amzn.to/3RTckDt Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CDRuQD Twitter: https://bit.ly/3VG0zil No.1 Most Replayed Moment: Dr Tara Swart. The most listened to moment ever this year is neuroscientist Dr. Tara explaining the brain and body’s connection. We dive into the influence the brain has on our health, relationships and well-being. Dr Tara’s book: https://amzn.to/47dokE0 Instagram: https://bit.ly/48hJ1k2 Twitter: https://bit.ly/46gqYZI Bonus Moment, Mo Gawdat: This is from episode 101 with Mo Gawdat, and it’s the most shared episode we’ve ever had of all time on WhatsApp. Mo explains to me his influential equation for happiness, and we discuss how to put it into practice. Mo’s book, Solve For Happy: https://amzn.to/489n5qJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/3qmYSMY Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Top 7 Belly Fat Burning Hacks For 2024 That Are PROVEN To Work!0d7aa099-22aa-444e-9dcc-736254505f11Tue, 26 Dec 2023 05:54:00 +00004698https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2023)f2f27db1-2af8-4d73-8909-214a674b0a6aTue, 26 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2023)08720699-b663-4cde-862d-4a7beb5feb54Tue, 26 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2023)9bf5bc89-7fdd-4024-b1d7-d416bf3f0d7cTue, 26 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2023)23037b31-851e-4d5c-9ba9-cc7190221f5fTue, 26 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Hallowing God’s Name What does it mean to hallow God’s name? We are not the source or cause of God’s holiness. As the Catechism says, we hallow God’s name so it may be glorified, loved, and known. Jesus instructs us in the Our Father to petition and desire that we be drawn into God’s plan of loving kindness. In time, God’s name is hallowed in how we live and how we pray. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2807-2815. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to hallow God’s name? We are not the source or cause of God’s holiness. As the Catechism says, we hallow God’s name so it may be glorified, loved, and known. Jesus instructs us in the Our Father to petition and desire that we be drawn into God’s plan of loving kindness. In time, God’s name is hallowed in how we live and how we pray. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2807-2815. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 360: Hallowing God’s Name01fe420e-6171-44ed-b5fa-e15e268810a4Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Hallowing God’s Name What does it mean to hallow God’s name? We are not the source or cause of God’s holiness. As the Catechism says, we hallow God’s name so it may be glorified, loved, and known. Jesus instructs us in the Our Father to petition and desire that we be drawn into God’s plan of loving kindness. In time, God’s name is hallowed in how we live and how we pray. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2807-2815. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to hallow God’s name? We are not the source or cause of God’s holiness. As the Catechism says, we hallow God’s name so it may be glorified, loved, and known. Jesus instructs us in the Our Father to petition and desire that we be drawn into God’s plan of loving kindness. In time, God’s name is hallowed in how we live and how we pray. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2807-2815. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 360: Hallowing God’s Namec0eaf26b-5b17-44b9-9662-657ff292c686Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJust Different"A few more days," said Miles, "and we can watch the best ball game of the year!" He picked up the football he'd gotten for Christmas. "The next best thing to playing football is watching the Rose Bowl game!""Huh!" scoffed his sister Heidi. "The best thing about football is that the season's almost over." She picked up her new tennis racquet and some fuzzy green balls. "Now this is much better. Way better than your funny-shaped football!"Mom spoke up. "Well, I think my new bowling ball is the best. It's big and beautiful, and it's going to knock down a lot of bowling pins!""It's big all right," said Dad. "But if you want to see beauty, you need to take a look at my golf balls." Glancing around at his family, Dad grinned. "Whoever thought buying everybody sports equipment for Christmas would start a family feud?""Well, I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree," Mom said, smiling. "Better yet, let's agree that everybody's sport is great. Tennis balls or golf balls, bowling balls or footballs--no one kind is better than the others. They're just all different. Each is designed to do the best job possible for its own sport.""That's true," said Heidi. "You wouldn't knock many bowling pins over with my tennis balls.""No," said Miles. "And I can just imagine you trying to play tennis with Dad's golf balls while he plays golf with my football."Heidi laughed. "And you trying to play football with Mom's bowling ball--that would be funniest of all!""You know," said Dad, "that's the way it is with people too. We all have different abilities. Some people can sing or speak well. Others are good with kids or at building things. Some are good in science or sports or math. But that doesn't make one person better than another. Just like it's unfair to compare a tennis ball to a bowling ball, it's unfair to compare people to one another." Mom nodded. "God gave all of us different talents and abilities, and each one of us is special and loved by Him. We don't need to compare our abilities to anyone else's. Instead, we can trust Him to help us use the gifts He's given us to show others His love and point people to Him." – Hazel W. Marett

"A few more days," said Miles, "and we can watch the best ball game of the year!" He picked up the football he'd gotten for Christmas. "The next best thing to playing football is watching the Rose Bowl game!""Huh!" scoffed his sister Heidi. "The best thing about football is that the season's almost over." She picked up her new tennis racquet and some fuzzy green balls. "Now this is much better. Way better than your funny-shaped football!"Mom spoke up. "Well, I think my new bowling ball is the best. It's big and beautiful, and it's going to knock down a lot of bowling pins!""It's big all right," said Dad. "But if you want to see beauty, you need to take a look at my golf balls." Glancing around at his family, Dad grinned. "Whoever thought buying everybody sports equipment for Christmas would start a family feud?""Well, I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree," Mom said, smiling. "Better yet, let's agree that everybody's sport is great. Tennis balls or golf balls, bowling balls or footballs--no one kind is better than the others. They're just all different. Each is designed to do the best job possible for its own sport.""That's true," said Heidi. "You wouldn't knock many bowling pins over with my tennis balls.""No," said Miles. "And I can just imagine you trying to play tennis with Dad's golf balls while he plays golf with my football."Heidi laughed. "And you trying to play football with Mom's bowling ball--that would be funniest of all!""You know," said Dad, "that's the way it is with people too. We all have different abilities. Some people can sing or speak well. Others are good with kids or at building things. Some are good in science or sports or math. But that doesn't make one person better than another. Just like it's unfair to compare a tennis ball to a bowling ball, it's unfair to compare people to one another." Mom nodded. "God gave all of us different talents and abilities, and each one of us is special and loved by Him. We don't need to compare our abilities to anyone else's. Instead, we can trust Him to help us use the gifts He's given us to show others His love and point people to Him." – Hazel W. Marett

Just Differentd1a3bf68-93f1-402a-a1a1-d08cc9b5701fTue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJust Different"A few more days," said Miles, "and we can watch the best ball game of the year!" He picked up the football he'd gotten for Christmas. "The next best thing to playing football is watching the Rose Bowl game!""Huh!" scoffed his sister Heidi. "The best thing about football is that the season's almost over." She picked up her new tennis racquet and some fuzzy green balls. "Now this is much better. Way better than your funny-shaped football!"Mom spoke up. "Well, I think my new bowling ball is the best. It's big and beautiful, and it's going to knock down a lot of bowling pins!""It's big all right," said Dad. "But if you want to see beauty, you need to take a look at my golf balls." Glancing around at his family, Dad grinned. "Whoever thought buying everybody sports equipment for Christmas would start a family feud?""Well, I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree," Mom said, smiling. "Better yet, let's agree that everybody's sport is great. Tennis balls or golf balls, bowling balls or footballs--no one kind is better than the others. They're just all different. Each is designed to do the best job possible for its own sport.""That's true," said Heidi. "You wouldn't knock many bowling pins over with my tennis balls.""No," said Miles. "And I can just imagine you trying to play tennis with Dad's golf balls while he plays golf with my football."Heidi laughed. "And you trying to play football with Mom's bowling ball--that would be funniest of all!""You know," said Dad, "that's the way it is with people too. We all have different abilities. Some people can sing or speak well. Others are good with kids or at building things. Some are good in science or sports or math. But that doesn't make one person better than another. Just like it's unfair to compare a tennis ball to a bowling ball, it's unfair to compare people to one another." Mom nodded. "God gave all of us different talents and abilities, and each one of us is special and loved by Him. We don't need to compare our abilities to anyone else's. Instead, we can trust Him to help us use the gifts He's given us to show others His love and point people to Him." – Hazel W. Marett

"A few more days," said Miles, "and we can watch the best ball game of the year!" He picked up the football he'd gotten for Christmas. "The next best thing to playing football is watching the Rose Bowl game!""Huh!" scoffed his sister Heidi. "The best thing about football is that the season's almost over." She picked up her new tennis racquet and some fuzzy green balls. "Now this is much better. Way better than your funny-shaped football!"Mom spoke up. "Well, I think my new bowling ball is the best. It's big and beautiful, and it's going to knock down a lot of bowling pins!""It's big all right," said Dad. "But if you want to see beauty, you need to take a look at my golf balls." Glancing around at his family, Dad grinned. "Whoever thought buying everybody sports equipment for Christmas would start a family feud?""Well, I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree," Mom said, smiling. "Better yet, let's agree that everybody's sport is great. Tennis balls or golf balls, bowling balls or footballs--no one kind is better than the others. They're just all different. Each is designed to do the best job possible for its own sport.""That's true," said Heidi. "You wouldn't knock many bowling pins over with my tennis balls.""No," said Miles. "And I can just imagine you trying to play tennis with Dad's golf balls while he plays golf with my football."Heidi laughed. "And you trying to play football with Mom's bowling ball--that would be funniest of all!""You know," said Dad, "that's the way it is with people too. We all have different abilities. Some people can sing or speak well. Others are good with kids or at building things. Some are good in science or sports or math. But that doesn't make one person better than another. Just like it's unfair to compare a tennis ball to a bowling ball, it's unfair to compare people to one another." Mom nodded. "God gave all of us different talents and abilities, and each one of us is special and loved by Him. We don't need to compare our abilities to anyone else's. Instead, we can trust Him to help us use the gifts He's given us to show others His love and point people to Him." – Hazel W. Marett

Just Different1fed2616-5bdd-474b-9b0e-af3912725033Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Isn't Transformed is TransmittedI bet you're a pretty good dad, right? You provide and shelter. You do your best to engage. You try to keep them safe. But what if there's a lurking problem that you aren't addressing?  What if the problem is inside of you? Join me in this episode as I explore how critically important it is for us men to engage in self work. The problems in ourselves that we allow to remain will be transmitted on to our children and even our grandchildren.  The devil is motivated to keep you complacent. You were not born for this - you were born to slay a dragon. And you need good Christian men to help you do it.

I bet you're a pretty good dad, right? You provide and shelter. You do your best to engage. You try to keep them safe. But what if there's a lurking problem that you aren't addressing?  What if the problem is inside of you? Join me in this episode as I explore how critically important it is for us men to engage in self work. The problems in ourselves that we allow to remain will be transmitted on to our children and even our grandchildren.  The devil is motivated to keep you complacent. You were not born for this - you were born to slay a dragon. And you need good Christian men to help you do it.

fullWhat Isn't Transformed is Transmitteda83325e3-bd9d-4a4d-9b4f-96c5c84bff29Mon, 25 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2023) As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2023)59a21afe-0e15-4296-beca-13f1f08c7d49Mon, 25 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2023) As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2023)e9175332-579d-409c-a12a-a0cf46798b9eMon, 25 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2023) As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2023)ff164bbe-d0d1-47b2-858a-cc5f70230f3dMon, 25 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2023) As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2023)ca5ab0cd-a624-4871-9180-7e6eff55e856Mon, 25 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: The Seven Petitions In the Lord’s Prayer, we make seven different petitions to our Father in heaven. Together, we examine what makes each set of these seven petitions different. Fr. Mike unpacks how the first three petitions emphasize love of the Father, the next two concern us in the present world, and the final two concern the battle of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2803-2806. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In the Lord’s Prayer, we make seven different petitions to our Father in heaven. Together, we examine what makes each set of these seven petitions different. Fr. Mike unpacks how the first three petitions emphasize love of the Father, the next two concern us in the present world, and the final two concern the battle of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2803-2806. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 359: The Seven Petitions8fc9a13f-0b1c-46f0-82b1-67c9d1c6621aMon, 25 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: The Seven Petitions In the Lord’s Prayer, we make seven different petitions to our Father in heaven. Together, we examine what makes each set of these seven petitions different. Fr. Mike unpacks how the first three petitions emphasize love of the Father, the next two concern us in the present world, and the final two concern the battle of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2803-2806. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In the Lord’s Prayer, we make seven different petitions to our Father in heaven. Together, we examine what makes each set of these seven petitions different. Fr. Mike unpacks how the first three petitions emphasize love of the Father, the next two concern us in the present world, and the final two concern the battle of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2803-2806. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 359: The Seven Petitionsd1634465-c0df-4b91-9a9e-f713628e3a7aMon, 25 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNot Enough GiftsThere weren't enough gifts under the tree.Alexis stood in the living room doorway and looked at the place where there were typically stacks and stacks of colorful gifts each year. This year, there were only two small piles. One for her, one for her sister.Alexis had wanted a new bike this year. Her mom told her it might not happen, but now it looked like she hadn't gotten much at all.She wasn't supposed to be looking at the presents yet--it was early in the morning and no one else was up. But Alexis had snuck downstairs to see what she had gotten, and now she wished she hadn't.The floor creaked behind her. "You're up early," Mom said.Alexis sighed. "I was excited, but…"Mom put her hands on Alexis's shoulders. "It's not as many gifts this year. I know. I'm sorry. But we'll still have a great day, right?"Alexis looked up at her mom's hopeful smile. She wanted to agree with her, but it was hard."Presents are fun, and I know there are all kinds of things you want," Mom said as they sat down on the couch together. "But Christmas is so much more than that."Alexis turned her gaze away from the small stacks of presents to the Bible on the coffee table. She gave a sigh and a nod. "It's about Jesus."Mom smiled. "It is. He's the greatest gift of all." She wrapped her arms around Alexis. "This year might look a little different for you in how many gifts you receive, but you still have the greatest gift. Jesus came to earth as a baby that first Christmas so He could save us from sin and bring us into God's family, and He loves you and will always be with you. And you also have this family, and we'll all be together today.""And we can still go caroling later?" Alexis asked, suddenly feeling a bit more hopeful about the day.Mom grinned. "Yes.""And we'll still have hot chocolate?" Alexis asked."Yes," Mom said again, giving her a hug. "There is still so much to be grateful for this Christmas." – Bethany Acker

There weren't enough gifts under the tree.Alexis stood in the living room doorway and looked at the place where there were typically stacks and stacks of colorful gifts each year. This year, there were only two small piles. One for her, one for her sister.Alexis had wanted a new bike this year. Her mom told her it might not happen, but now it looked like she hadn't gotten much at all.She wasn't supposed to be looking at the presents yet--it was early in the morning and no one else was up. But Alexis had snuck downstairs to see what she had gotten, and now she wished she hadn't.The floor creaked behind her. "You're up early," Mom said.Alexis sighed. "I was excited, but…"Mom put her hands on Alexis's shoulders. "It's not as many gifts this year. I know. I'm sorry. But we'll still have a great day, right?"Alexis looked up at her mom's hopeful smile. She wanted to agree with her, but it was hard."Presents are fun, and I know there are all kinds of things you want," Mom said as they sat down on the couch together. "But Christmas is so much more than that."Alexis turned her gaze away from the small stacks of presents to the Bible on the coffee table. She gave a sigh and a nod. "It's about Jesus."Mom smiled. "It is. He's the greatest gift of all." She wrapped her arms around Alexis. "This year might look a little different for you in how many gifts you receive, but you still have the greatest gift. Jesus came to earth as a baby that first Christmas so He could save us from sin and bring us into God's family, and He loves you and will always be with you. And you also have this family, and we'll all be together today.""And we can still go caroling later?" Alexis asked, suddenly feeling a bit more hopeful about the day.Mom grinned. "Yes.""And we'll still have hot chocolate?" Alexis asked."Yes," Mom said again, giving her a hug. "There is still so much to be grateful for this Christmas." – Bethany Acker

Not Enough Giftsdba14bad-0574-4905-817d-7e46e51f1e29Mon, 25 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNot Enough GiftsThere weren't enough gifts under the tree.Alexis stood in the living room doorway and looked at the place where there were typically stacks and stacks of colorful gifts each year. This year, there were only two small piles. One for her, one for her sister.Alexis had wanted a new bike this year. Her mom told her it might not happen, but now it looked like she hadn't gotten much at all.She wasn't supposed to be looking at the presents yet--it was early in the morning and no one else was up. But Alexis had snuck downstairs to see what she had gotten, and now she wished she hadn't.The floor creaked behind her. "You're up early," Mom said.Alexis sighed. "I was excited, but…"Mom put her hands on Alexis's shoulders. "It's not as many gifts this year. I know. I'm sorry. But we'll still have a great day, right?"Alexis looked up at her mom's hopeful smile. She wanted to agree with her, but it was hard."Presents are fun, and I know there are all kinds of things you want," Mom said as they sat down on the couch together. "But Christmas is so much more than that."Alexis turned her gaze away from the small stacks of presents to the Bible on the coffee table. She gave a sigh and a nod. "It's about Jesus."Mom smiled. "It is. He's the greatest gift of all." She wrapped her arms around Alexis. "This year might look a little different for you in how many gifts you receive, but you still have the greatest gift. Jesus came to earth as a baby that first Christmas so He could save us from sin and bring us into God's family, and He loves you and will always be with you. And you also have this family, and we'll all be together today.""And we can still go caroling later?" Alexis asked, suddenly feeling a bit more hopeful about the day.Mom grinned. "Yes.""And we'll still have hot chocolate?" Alexis asked."Yes," Mom said again, giving her a hug. "There is still so much to be grateful for this Christmas." – Bethany Acker

There weren't enough gifts under the tree.Alexis stood in the living room doorway and looked at the place where there were typically stacks and stacks of colorful gifts each year. This year, there were only two small piles. One for her, one for her sister.Alexis had wanted a new bike this year. Her mom told her it might not happen, but now it looked like she hadn't gotten much at all.She wasn't supposed to be looking at the presents yet--it was early in the morning and no one else was up. But Alexis had snuck downstairs to see what she had gotten, and now she wished she hadn't.The floor creaked behind her. "You're up early," Mom said.Alexis sighed. "I was excited, but…"Mom put her hands on Alexis's shoulders. "It's not as many gifts this year. I know. I'm sorry. But we'll still have a great day, right?"Alexis looked up at her mom's hopeful smile. She wanted to agree with her, but it was hard."Presents are fun, and I know there are all kinds of things you want," Mom said as they sat down on the couch together. "But Christmas is so much more than that."Alexis turned her gaze away from the small stacks of presents to the Bible on the coffee table. She gave a sigh and a nod. "It's about Jesus."Mom smiled. "It is. He's the greatest gift of all." She wrapped her arms around Alexis. "This year might look a little different for you in how many gifts you receive, but you still have the greatest gift. Jesus came to earth as a baby that first Christmas so He could save us from sin and bring us into God's family, and He loves you and will always be with you. And you also have this family, and we'll all be together today.""And we can still go caroling later?" Alexis asked, suddenly feeling a bit more hopeful about the day.Mom grinned. "Yes.""And we'll still have hot chocolate?" Alexis asked."Yes," Mom said again, giving her a hug. "There is still so much to be grateful for this Christmas." – Bethany Acker

Not Enough Gifts13979177-9d5a-4ac1-8224-8f9d7058c9d9Mon, 25 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/23 The Amateur Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). The reality is that God is not a professional. He is an amateur. There are many things in life where we merely like the "idea" of that thing. The reality is another story, because the reality makes demands on us. Christmas is a reminder that we not only cannot love the "idea" of God, but that He does not merely love the idea of us. Mass Readings from December 25, 2023: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalms 98:1-6.Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). The reality is that God is not a professional. He is an amateur. There are many things in life where we merely like the "idea" of that thing. The reality is another story, because the reality makes demands on us. Christmas is a reminder that we not only cannot love the "idea" of God, but that He does not merely love the idea of us. Mass Readings from December 25, 2023: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalms 98:1-6.Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

full12/25/23 The Amateur4cc25a28-a333-4c9c-8fd1-0066caea9c7aSun, 24 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/23 The Amateur Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). The reality is that God is not a professional. He is an amateur. There are many things in life where we merely like the "idea" of that thing. The reality is another story, because the reality makes demands on us. Christmas is a reminder that we not only cannot love the "idea" of God, but that He does not merely love the idea of us. Mass Readings from December 25, 2023: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalms 98:1-6.Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). The reality is that God is not a professional. He is an amateur. There are many things in life where we merely like the "idea" of that thing. The reality is another story, because the reality makes demands on us. Christmas is a reminder that we not only cannot love the "idea" of God, but that He does not merely love the idea of us. Mass Readings from December 25, 2023: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalms 98:1-6.Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

full12/25/23 The Amateur67dcdb06-cd3a-44c1-9f17-70bf0f48f6fbSun, 24 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/23 The Amateur Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). The reality is that God is not a professional. He is an amateur. There are many things in life where we merely like the "idea" of that thing. The reality is another story, because the reality makes demands on us. Christmas is a reminder that we not only cannot love the "idea" of God, but that He does not merely love the idea of us. Mass Readings from December 25, 2023: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalms 98:1-6.Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). The reality is that God is not a professional. He is an amateur. There are many things in life where we merely like the "idea" of that thing. The reality is another story, because the reality makes demands on us. Christmas is a reminder that we not only cannot love the "idea" of God, but that He does not merely love the idea of us. Mass Readings from December 25, 2023: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalms 98:1-6.Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

full12/25/23 The Amateur0f66d620-c047-495c-bb7a-ef17d911bce4Sun, 24 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2023) Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2023)58173d30-900c-4a92-9ce5-5c6abf5ce16cSun, 24 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2023) Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2023)ce465a7a-eab8-4da9-8a85-a1159c882155Sun, 24 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2023) Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2023)44aa968b-072e-4b0c-8212-bfe76f828ed4Sun, 24 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2023) Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2023)de04018c-2a80-40bc-b091-b5d9e74992a7Sun, 24 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: Who Art in Heaven As we reach the conclusion of the article on the opening words of the Our Father, we take a closer look at the phrase, “Who Art in Heaven.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that God is not distant, but is imminently present all around us. He also emphasizes that while sin has exiled us from heaven, conversion of heart allows us to return to the Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2794-2802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we reach the conclusion of the article on the opening words of the Our Father, we take a closer look at the phrase, “Who Art in Heaven.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that God is not distant, but is imminently present all around us. He also emphasizes that while sin has exiled us from heaven, conversion of heart allows us to return to the Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2794-2802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 358: Who Art in Heavenad7c138b-5171-4c40-b603-12fd48dda807Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: Who Art in Heaven As we reach the conclusion of the article on the opening words of the Our Father, we take a closer look at the phrase, “Who Art in Heaven.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that God is not distant, but is imminently present all around us. He also emphasizes that while sin has exiled us from heaven, conversion of heart allows us to return to the Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2794-2802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we reach the conclusion of the article on the opening words of the Our Father, we take a closer look at the phrase, “Who Art in Heaven.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that God is not distant, but is imminently present all around us. He also emphasizes that while sin has exiled us from heaven, conversion of heart allows us to return to the Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2794-2802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 358: Who Art in Heaven57527681-d574-4bee-8752-71e23a1eea95Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe True Meaning of ChristmasEvelyn glared out the car window as Dad pulled into the parking lot. It was Christmas Eve, and working at a soup kitchen was not how she wanted to spend the afternoon. She and Mom always baked Christmas cookies on Christmas Eve, and Dad let her help build a fire in the fireplace, and then they'd all watch a Christmas movie together. But her parents decided they needed to start a new tradition this year--serving others in need. Evelyn sighed in frustration. She still had presents to wrap!Evelyn got her serving assignment at the door and dragged her feet as she made her way over to a man stirring a big bowl of mashed potatoes. He smiled when he saw her. "Hi, I'm Doug," he said, and he showed her how to dish out the gravy. Soon the main entrance was opened and people started streaming in. Doug smiled and talked with everyone as he served them potatoes, wishing them a merry Christmas. Evelyn just scooped the gravy, wishing there would be fresh-baked cookies waiting for her when she got home. She was glad when it was finally time to leave. "Evelyn, I can't believe you got to serve food next to Douglas Remington!" Mom said as they got in the car. Evelyn looked at her mom in disbelief. "That was Douglas Remington? The guy who started that huge tech company?"Mom nodded. "He's a Christian, and he helps out at the soup kitchen a lot.""A good example of the meaning of Christmas, don't you think?" said Dad. "Even though Douglas Remington could spend the holidays throwing lavish parties for his family and friends, he serves the hungry at a soup kitchen. Who else left their place of honor to help those in need?""Um…Jesus?" answered Evelyn. "Right!" said Dad. "Jesus left the glory of heaven to become human and die for our sins so we could have eternal life with Him. That's the true meaning of Christmas." When they got home, there were no cookies in the oven, no fire in the fireplace. But Evelyn thought it was the best Christmas Eve she'd ever had. – Courtney Lasater

Evelyn glared out the car window as Dad pulled into the parking lot. It was Christmas Eve, and working at a soup kitchen was not how she wanted to spend the afternoon. She and Mom always baked Christmas cookies on Christmas Eve, and Dad let her help build a fire in the fireplace, and then they'd all watch a Christmas movie together. But her parents decided they needed to start a new tradition this year--serving others in need. Evelyn sighed in frustration. She still had presents to wrap!Evelyn got her serving assignment at the door and dragged her feet as she made her way over to a man stirring a big bowl of mashed potatoes. He smiled when he saw her. "Hi, I'm Doug," he said, and he showed her how to dish out the gravy. Soon the main entrance was opened and people started streaming in. Doug smiled and talked with everyone as he served them potatoes, wishing them a merry Christmas. Evelyn just scooped the gravy, wishing there would be fresh-baked cookies waiting for her when she got home. She was glad when it was finally time to leave. "Evelyn, I can't believe you got to serve food next to Douglas Remington!" Mom said as they got in the car. Evelyn looked at her mom in disbelief. "That was Douglas Remington? The guy who started that huge tech company?"Mom nodded. "He's a Christian, and he helps out at the soup kitchen a lot.""A good example of the meaning of Christmas, don't you think?" said Dad. "Even though Douglas Remington could spend the holidays throwing lavish parties for his family and friends, he serves the hungry at a soup kitchen. Who else left their place of honor to help those in need?""Um…Jesus?" answered Evelyn. "Right!" said Dad. "Jesus left the glory of heaven to become human and die for our sins so we could have eternal life with Him. That's the true meaning of Christmas." When they got home, there were no cookies in the oven, no fire in the fireplace. But Evelyn thought it was the best Christmas Eve she'd ever had. – Courtney Lasater

The True Meaning of Christmas09152deb-d122-42c3-852d-7a3f244a90a9Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe True Meaning of ChristmasEvelyn glared out the car window as Dad pulled into the parking lot. It was Christmas Eve, and working at a soup kitchen was not how she wanted to spend the afternoon. She and Mom always baked Christmas cookies on Christmas Eve, and Dad let her help build a fire in the fireplace, and then they'd all watch a Christmas movie together. But her parents decided they needed to start a new tradition this year--serving others in need. Evelyn sighed in frustration. She still had presents to wrap!Evelyn got her serving assignment at the door and dragged her feet as she made her way over to a man stirring a big bowl of mashed potatoes. He smiled when he saw her. "Hi, I'm Doug," he said, and he showed her how to dish out the gravy. Soon the main entrance was opened and people started streaming in. Doug smiled and talked with everyone as he served them potatoes, wishing them a merry Christmas. Evelyn just scooped the gravy, wishing there would be fresh-baked cookies waiting for her when she got home. She was glad when it was finally time to leave. "Evelyn, I can't believe you got to serve food next to Douglas Remington!" Mom said as they got in the car. Evelyn looked at her mom in disbelief. "That was Douglas Remington? The guy who started that huge tech company?"Mom nodded. "He's a Christian, and he helps out at the soup kitchen a lot.""A good example of the meaning of Christmas, don't you think?" said Dad. "Even though Douglas Remington could spend the holidays throwing lavish parties for his family and friends, he serves the hungry at a soup kitchen. Who else left their place of honor to help those in need?""Um…Jesus?" answered Evelyn. "Right!" said Dad. "Jesus left the glory of heaven to become human and die for our sins so we could have eternal life with Him. That's the true meaning of Christmas." When they got home, there were no cookies in the oven, no fire in the fireplace. But Evelyn thought it was the best Christmas Eve she'd ever had. – Courtney Lasater

Evelyn glared out the car window as Dad pulled into the parking lot. It was Christmas Eve, and working at a soup kitchen was not how she wanted to spend the afternoon. She and Mom always baked Christmas cookies on Christmas Eve, and Dad let her help build a fire in the fireplace, and then they'd all watch a Christmas movie together. But her parents decided they needed to start a new tradition this year--serving others in need. Evelyn sighed in frustration. She still had presents to wrap!Evelyn got her serving assignment at the door and dragged her feet as she made her way over to a man stirring a big bowl of mashed potatoes. He smiled when he saw her. "Hi, I'm Doug," he said, and he showed her how to dish out the gravy. Soon the main entrance was opened and people started streaming in. Doug smiled and talked with everyone as he served them potatoes, wishing them a merry Christmas. Evelyn just scooped the gravy, wishing there would be fresh-baked cookies waiting for her when she got home. She was glad when it was finally time to leave. "Evelyn, I can't believe you got to serve food next to Douglas Remington!" Mom said as they got in the car. Evelyn looked at her mom in disbelief. "That was Douglas Remington? The guy who started that huge tech company?"Mom nodded. "He's a Christian, and he helps out at the soup kitchen a lot.""A good example of the meaning of Christmas, don't you think?" said Dad. "Even though Douglas Remington could spend the holidays throwing lavish parties for his family and friends, he serves the hungry at a soup kitchen. Who else left their place of honor to help those in need?""Um…Jesus?" answered Evelyn. "Right!" said Dad. "Jesus left the glory of heaven to become human and die for our sins so we could have eternal life with Him. That's the true meaning of Christmas." When they got home, there were no cookies in the oven, no fire in the fireplace. But Evelyn thought it was the best Christmas Eve she'd ever had. – Courtney Lasater

The True Meaning of Christmasac54c8c4-69e2-4b57-84cf-ff43f2654112Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/24/23 Main Character: No Small Parts Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Whatever You ask of me, the answer is yes. One of the more challenging reminders of this series is that God is the point of all of this. He is not only the Main Character, but this is also His Story. Nonetheless, we have been given a role; we have been created and redeemed in order to play our part. Mass Readings from December 24, 2023: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 Psalms 89:2-5, 27, 29Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Whatever You ask of me, the answer is yes. One of the more challenging reminders of this series is that God is the point of all of this. He is not only the Main Character, but this is also His Story. Nonetheless, we have been given a role; we have been created and redeemed in order to play our part. Mass Readings from December 24, 2023: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 Psalms 89:2-5, 27, 29Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38

full12/24/23 Main Character: No Small Parts589e4426-a5fb-4e12-89c7-3a3a1183272fSat, 23 Dec 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/24/23 Main Character: No Small Parts Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Whatever You ask of me, the answer is yes. One of the more challenging reminders of this series is that God is the point of all of this. He is not only the Main Character, but this is also His Story. Nonetheless, we have been given a role; we have been created and redeemed in order to play our part. Mass Readings from December 24, 2023: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 Psalms 89:2-5, 27, 29Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Whatever You ask of me, the answer is yes. One of the more challenging reminders of this series is that God is the point of all of this. He is not only the Main Character, but this is also His Story. Nonetheless, we have been given a role; we have been created and redeemed in order to play our part. Mass Readings from December 24, 2023: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 Psalms 89:2-5, 27, 29Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38

full12/24/23 Main Character: No Small Parts30079abc-dc46-4f42-bc7f-17072f37588aSat, 23 Dec 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/24/23 Main Character: No Small Parts Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Whatever You ask of me, the answer is yes. One of the more challenging reminders of this series is that God is the point of all of this. He is not only the Main Character, but this is also His Story. Nonetheless, we have been given a role; we have been created and redeemed in order to play our part. Mass Readings from December 24, 2023: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 Psalms 89:2-5, 27, 29Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Whatever You ask of me, the answer is yes. One of the more challenging reminders of this series is that God is the point of all of this. He is not only the Main Character, but this is also His Story. Nonetheless, we have been given a role; we have been created and redeemed in order to play our part. Mass Readings from December 24, 2023: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 Psalms 89:2-5, 27, 29Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38

full12/24/23 Main Character: No Small Parts09885046-cf53-4dce-96b2-307902a009d1Sat, 23 Dec 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: Truth and Love (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 357: Truth and Love (2023)adf71de2-4026-494b-9939-4df7bfce9547Sat, 23 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: Truth and Love (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 357: Truth and Love (2023)2e8e5378-59ee-4583-b3c3-70b5da94260dSat, 23 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: Truth and Love (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 357: Truth and Love (2023)2346a38f-4ede-4e33-beb7-06f627229ed1Sat, 23 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: Truth and Love (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 357: Truth and Love (2023)caa267ba-129c-4ffa-add3-413846df115aSat, 23 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: God, “Our” Father God’s love has no bounds, and neither should our prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we say “our” we are highlighting that we have become God’s people. We belong to God, not in a possessive way, but in an “entirely new relationship”. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2786-2793. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God’s love has no bounds, and neither should our prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we say “our” we are highlighting that we have become God’s people. We belong to God, not in a possessive way, but in an “entirely new relationship”. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2786-2793. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 357: God, “Our” Father24665e23-0b3a-4aa8-8f15-95c65a46ab69Sat, 23 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: God, “Our” Father God’s love has no bounds, and neither should our prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we say “our” we are highlighting that we have become God’s people. We belong to God, not in a possessive way, but in an “entirely new relationship”. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2786-2793. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God’s love has no bounds, and neither should our prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we say “our” we are highlighting that we have become God’s people. We belong to God, not in a possessive way, but in an “entirely new relationship”. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2786-2793. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 357: God, “Our” Fatherf835d369-fc9b-4847-9dfd-fd60cc34c327Sat, 23 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThings That Go TogetherCristina was playing Things That Go Together with her little sister, Bonnie. "What goes with this?" asked Cristina, setting a picture of a shoe on the playroom floor. Bonnie picked up a picture of a sock to put next to the shoe. "Good," said Cristina. "What about this one?" She placed a picture of a hammer on the floor. As Bonnie chose a nail to go with the hammer, their brother Miguel came into the room, tiptoed behind Cristina, and took three game pieces. "Get out of here!" yelled Cristina. "This is our game, not yours."But Miguel didn't leave. He held the game pieces just out of reach and stuck out his tongue. "Come get them if you want them!" he taunted. Cristina felt her temper swell. It seemed like every time she was having fun, her brother stirred up trouble. "I'm so sick of you!" she screeched as she smacked her brother's arm. She hit him again, even harder than the first time."Mom!" Miguel wailed. "Cristina hit me!" When Mom appeared in the doorway, both children bombarded her with complaints. A few minutes later, both had been sent to their rooms.To Cristina, it seemed like forever before Mom called her and Miguel back to the playroom. Mom had placed some cards that she used for teaching Sunday school on the floor. "Your game is good for teaching Bonnie how to match things," Mom began, "and it can be good for bigger kids too." She pointed to some pictures--a Bible, a heart, a cross, and an empty tomb. "All of these items represent Jesus and our faith in Him. Each of us knows He loves us and has trusted Him to save us from sin and give us new life." Then Mom pointed to some words--love, kindness, patience, anger, teasing. "Which of these words go with the pictures?" she asked.Cristina looked at the floor. Even though Miguel had teased her, she knew that hitting him did not match her faith in Jesus."When we say we have faith in Jesus but then choose to do things that don't go with who we are in Him--people who love others because He first loved us--it doesn't make sense," said Mom. "What we do needs to match what we believe." – Nance E. Keyes

Cristina was playing Things That Go Together with her little sister, Bonnie. "What goes with this?" asked Cristina, setting a picture of a shoe on the playroom floor. Bonnie picked up a picture of a sock to put next to the shoe. "Good," said Cristina. "What about this one?" She placed a picture of a hammer on the floor. As Bonnie chose a nail to go with the hammer, their brother Miguel came into the room, tiptoed behind Cristina, and took three game pieces. "Get out of here!" yelled Cristina. "This is our game, not yours."But Miguel didn't leave. He held the game pieces just out of reach and stuck out his tongue. "Come get them if you want them!" he taunted. Cristina felt her temper swell. It seemed like every time she was having fun, her brother stirred up trouble. "I'm so sick of you!" she screeched as she smacked her brother's arm. She hit him again, even harder than the first time."Mom!" Miguel wailed. "Cristina hit me!" When Mom appeared in the doorway, both children bombarded her with complaints. A few minutes later, both had been sent to their rooms.To Cristina, it seemed like forever before Mom called her and Miguel back to the playroom. Mom had placed some cards that she used for teaching Sunday school on the floor. "Your game is good for teaching Bonnie how to match things," Mom began, "and it can be good for bigger kids too." She pointed to some pictures--a Bible, a heart, a cross, and an empty tomb. "All of these items represent Jesus and our faith in Him. Each of us knows He loves us and has trusted Him to save us from sin and give us new life." Then Mom pointed to some words--love, kindness, patience, anger, teasing. "Which of these words go with the pictures?" she asked.Cristina looked at the floor. Even though Miguel had teased her, she knew that hitting him did not match her faith in Jesus."When we say we have faith in Jesus but then choose to do things that don't go with who we are in Him--people who love others because He first loved us--it doesn't make sense," said Mom. "What we do needs to match what we believe." – Nance E. Keyes

Things That Go Togethere8144a42-48cf-43d0-bef0-5542abfc02d3Sat, 23 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThings That Go TogetherCristina was playing Things That Go Together with her little sister, Bonnie. "What goes with this?" asked Cristina, setting a picture of a shoe on the playroom floor. Bonnie picked up a picture of a sock to put next to the shoe. "Good," said Cristina. "What about this one?" She placed a picture of a hammer on the floor. As Bonnie chose a nail to go with the hammer, their brother Miguel came into the room, tiptoed behind Cristina, and took three game pieces. "Get out of here!" yelled Cristina. "This is our game, not yours."But Miguel didn't leave. He held the game pieces just out of reach and stuck out his tongue. "Come get them if you want them!" he taunted. Cristina felt her temper swell. It seemed like every time she was having fun, her brother stirred up trouble. "I'm so sick of you!" she screeched as she smacked her brother's arm. She hit him again, even harder than the first time."Mom!" Miguel wailed. "Cristina hit me!" When Mom appeared in the doorway, both children bombarded her with complaints. A few minutes later, both had been sent to their rooms.To Cristina, it seemed like forever before Mom called her and Miguel back to the playroom. Mom had placed some cards that she used for teaching Sunday school on the floor. "Your game is good for teaching Bonnie how to match things," Mom began, "and it can be good for bigger kids too." She pointed to some pictures--a Bible, a heart, a cross, and an empty tomb. "All of these items represent Jesus and our faith in Him. Each of us knows He loves us and has trusted Him to save us from sin and give us new life." Then Mom pointed to some words--love, kindness, patience, anger, teasing. "Which of these words go with the pictures?" she asked.Cristina looked at the floor. Even though Miguel had teased her, she knew that hitting him did not match her faith in Jesus."When we say we have faith in Jesus but then choose to do things that don't go with who we are in Him--people who love others because He first loved us--it doesn't make sense," said Mom. "What we do needs to match what we believe." – Nance E. Keyes

Cristina was playing Things That Go Together with her little sister, Bonnie. "What goes with this?" asked Cristina, setting a picture of a shoe on the playroom floor. Bonnie picked up a picture of a sock to put next to the shoe. "Good," said Cristina. "What about this one?" She placed a picture of a hammer on the floor. As Bonnie chose a nail to go with the hammer, their brother Miguel came into the room, tiptoed behind Cristina, and took three game pieces. "Get out of here!" yelled Cristina. "This is our game, not yours."But Miguel didn't leave. He held the game pieces just out of reach and stuck out his tongue. "Come get them if you want them!" he taunted. Cristina felt her temper swell. It seemed like every time she was having fun, her brother stirred up trouble. "I'm so sick of you!" she screeched as she smacked her brother's arm. She hit him again, even harder than the first time."Mom!" Miguel wailed. "Cristina hit me!" When Mom appeared in the doorway, both children bombarded her with complaints. A few minutes later, both had been sent to their rooms.To Cristina, it seemed like forever before Mom called her and Miguel back to the playroom. Mom had placed some cards that she used for teaching Sunday school on the floor. "Your game is good for teaching Bonnie how to match things," Mom began, "and it can be good for bigger kids too." She pointed to some pictures--a Bible, a heart, a cross, and an empty tomb. "All of these items represent Jesus and our faith in Him. Each of us knows He loves us and has trusted Him to save us from sin and give us new life." Then Mom pointed to some words--love, kindness, patience, anger, teasing. "Which of these words go with the pictures?" she asked.Cristina looked at the floor. Even though Miguel had teased her, she knew that hitting him did not match her faith in Jesus."When we say we have faith in Jesus but then choose to do things that don't go with who we are in Him--people who love others because He first loved us--it doesn't make sense," said Mom. "What we do needs to match what we believe." – Nance E. Keyes

Things That Go Together487e927f-fbe1-41f7-a9bd-621a3ed1013dSat, 23 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe King is Born | Girls Gone BibleGGB GANG. THE TIME IS FINALLY HERE AND WE'RE FREAKING OUT. IT'S THE ABSOLUTE BEST DAY OF THE YEAR. CHRISTMAS. JESUS' BIRTH DAY. since we started GGB, we have been excited for our Christmas episode. we love our Lord Jesus sooooo much and today's episode is basically an hour of us singing His praises😭 we break down the birth of Jesus in its entirety. it's so important that you stay present during the whole reading today. we need to soak in the miraculous and wondrous truth of the fact that GOD HIMSELF stepped into HUMAN HISTORY to save the world and reconcile us back to Him. we then talk about the holidays in general, Santa, gifts, etc. we had the actual time of our lives recording this one you guys. we love Christmas so much. we truly have so much joy in our hearts this season, not because of anything material or earthly-- but because we have a hyper awareness of the truth of Jesus, who He is &amp; what He did. we are so focused on Him and it's brought the child-like wonder and awe back into Christmas for us. we pray, in the Name of Jesus, that you too focus on our Savior to experience this same joy. Merry Christmas our sweet friends. we love you so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

GGB GANG. THE TIME IS FINALLY HERE AND WE'RE FREAKING OUT. IT'S THE ABSOLUTE BEST DAY OF THE YEAR. CHRISTMAS. JESUS' BIRTH DAY. since we started GGB, we have been excited for our Christmas episode. we love our Lord Jesus sooooo much and today's episode is basically an hour of us singing His praises😭 we break down the birth of Jesus in its entirety. it's so important that you stay present during the whole reading today. we need to soak in the miraculous and wondrous truth of the fact that GOD HIMSELF stepped into HUMAN HISTORY to save the world and reconcile us back to Him. we then talk about the holidays in general, Santa, gifts, etc. we had the actual time of our lives recording this one you guys. we love Christmas so much. we truly have so much joy in our hearts this season, not because of anything material or earthly-- but because we have a hyper awareness of the truth of Jesus, who He is &amp; what He did. we are so focused on Him and it's brought the child-like wonder and awe back into Christmas for us. we pray, in the Name of Jesus, that you too focus on our Savior to experience this same joy. Merry Christmas our sweet friends. we love you so much. Jesus loves you so much more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullThe King is Born | Girls Gone Bibled5b05ec8-5195-41f9-9411-bf20cab5be10Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:42:06 +00004343https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2 EP2. Should I Keep My Relationship With God To Myself?Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, talks about the importance of sharing our relationship with Jesus to others. When we have the presence of God in us and in our hearts, we are called to share that and the joy that He has given us - even in the midst of fear and hesitancy. He will give us the courage and the words - all we have to do is trust Him and share His word ! We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, talks about the importance of sharing our relationship with Jesus to others. When we have the presence of God in us and in our hearts, we are called to share that and the joy that He has given us - even in the midst of fear and hesitancy. He will give us the courage and the words - all we have to do is trust Him and share His word ! We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS2 EP2. Should I Keep My Relationship With God To Myself?7c66db71-07e6-4aae-8277-270e0ca738ccFri, 22 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 141: What Coffee Is REALLY Doing To Your Sleep!: Matthew WalkerIn this moment, sleep expert and author of ‘Why We Sleep’, Matthew Walker discusses the 3 main reasons why caffeine is so terrible for sleep. Firstly, is that the impact of caffeine lasts long after drinking a cup of coffee. Caffeine has a quarter life of between 10 to 12 hours, which means if you have a cup of coffee at midday, a quarter of that caffeine is still in your brain at midnight. Secondly, as a stimulant, caffeine mutes the chemical, adenosine, which is in charge of sleepiness. However, the adenosine is still there and builds, so when caffeine leaves your system you get a caffeine crash, which is all the sleepiness that has been built up hitting at once. Finally, caffeine blocks deep sleep by between 15 to 30%. So even if you are able to fall asleep after drinking coffee, it will be poor quality sleep, and you lose out the amazing benefits of deep sleep, such as: regulating your cardiovascular system, replenishing the immune system, and securing new memories into your brain. However, Matthew doesn’t say that people should completely give up coffee, but instead the main thing to look out for is how much you drink and the timing of when you drink it. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/FlNqF0boIFb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Matthew: https://www.sleepdiplomat.com https://www.instagram.com/drmattwalker/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, sleep expert and author of ‘Why We Sleep’, Matthew Walker discusses the 3 main reasons why caffeine is so terrible for sleep. Firstly, is that the impact of caffeine lasts long after drinking a cup of coffee. Caffeine has a quarter life of between 10 to 12 hours, which means if you have a cup of coffee at midday, a quarter of that caffeine is still in your brain at midnight. Secondly, as a stimulant, caffeine mutes the chemical, adenosine, which is in charge of sleepiness. However, the adenosine is still there and builds, so when caffeine leaves your system you get a caffeine crash, which is all the sleepiness that has been built up hitting at once. Finally, caffeine blocks deep sleep by between 15 to 30%. So even if you are able to fall asleep after drinking coffee, it will be poor quality sleep, and you lose out the amazing benefits of deep sleep, such as: regulating your cardiovascular system, replenishing the immune system, and securing new memories into your brain. However, Matthew doesn’t say that people should completely give up coffee, but instead the main thing to look out for is how much you drink and the timing of when you drink it. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/FlNqF0boIFb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Matthew: https://www.sleepdiplomat.com https://www.instagram.com/drmattwalker/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 141: What Coffee Is REALLY Doing To Your Sleep!: Matthew Walkerc154dc54-212e-4bb5-992c-76b48036a3e1Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000895https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: God Is Love (2023) Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 356: God Is Love (2023)419acb41-1101-44ea-b12a-35689003bdd1Fri, 22 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) In this bonus episode of The Catechism in a Year, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to share the connection between Scripture and Tradition, and provide the background on the origin, development, and structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this bonus episode of The Catechism in a Year, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to share the connection between Scripture and Tradition, and provide the background on the origin, development, and structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullBONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)359b939a-7feb-4b41-997e-bc9ee043c70aFri, 22 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins) (2024) In this bonus episode of The Catechism in a Year, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to share the connection between Scripture and Tradition, and provide the background on the origin, development, and structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this bonus episode of The Catechism in a Year, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to share the connection between Scripture and Tradition, and provide the background on the origin, development, and structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullBONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)4eb931c5-6f4c-467b-8e6d-0668e14af622Fri, 22 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: God Is Love (2023) Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 356: God Is Love (2023)11d676ca-db21-4990-947b-de1528d6dd2fFri, 22 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: God Is Love (2023) Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 356: God Is Love (2023)ca09e8ec-d9c5-4378-98e4-45ab99cb66bdFri, 22 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: God Is Love (2023) Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 356: God Is Love (2023)ea28adc0-2a6b-479e-9288-624de3da8b5cFri, 22 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: We Dare to Say When we pray the Our Father, we are invited to pray with “filial boldness” as children of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we are God’s adopted sons and daughters, and so because of that, we are able to call him “Abba, Father.” He also emphasizes that because of this adoption we are called to “continual conversion and new life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2777-2785. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we pray the Our Father, we are invited to pray with “filial boldness” as children of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we are God’s adopted sons and daughters, and so because of that, we are able to call him “Abba, Father.” He also emphasizes that because of this adoption we are called to “continual conversion and new life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2777-2785. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 356: We Dare to Say735fe0bd-3a3f-456f-a710-864a6ad88f69Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: We Dare to Say When we pray the Our Father, we are invited to pray with “filial boldness” as children of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we are God’s adopted sons and daughters, and so because of that, we are able to call him “Abba, Father.” He also emphasizes that because of this adoption we are called to “continual conversion and new life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2777-2785. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When we pray the Our Father, we are invited to pray with “filial boldness” as children of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we are God’s adopted sons and daughters, and so because of that, we are able to call him “Abba, Father.” He also emphasizes that because of this adoption we are called to “continual conversion and new life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2777-2785. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 356: We Dare to Saya7016e47-5a06-4775-a2ef-e2bf90cbc1baFri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStay in the Father’s Path"I can't wait to cross-country ski!" Reuben said as his father showed him how to step into the bindings. He pressed down the latch that held the skis to his boot. Dad handed Reuben the ski poles. "Just stay in my tracks and do what I do."Dad set out with a step and then glide, step, glide. It looked easy! Reuben had no trouble following in the tracks his father made. After a few minutes, Reuben was feeling so confident, he wanted to have a race. He stepped out from behind his father and began cutting his own path through the deep snow. To his dismay, he could barely move. Dad was gliding steadily ahead, but Reuben was wallowing like an elephant in a tar pit. His legs struggled to move, but it felt like rocks were in his boots. Dad didn't even notice Reuben was falling behind."Dad! Slow down!" Reuben called, and then he toppled over. Freezing, wet snow crunched into his mittens and around his ankles. Even worse, he couldn't stand up with the ungainly skis strapped to his feet.Dad swung around and quickly skied back to his son. He smiled down at him. "We're here to ski, Reuben, not take a nap!""It was so hard when I wasn't in your tracks!" groaned Reuben. "And I can't figure out how to stand up now."Dad showed him how to kick the skis above him and to the side and then push himself up with his ski poles. "It's always hard to make your own path in the deep snow," said Dad. "If you follow the path I make for you, it'll be much easier and you won't get stuck." "I found that out," said Reuben, laughing. "From now on, I'll just follow in your tracks.""Good." Dad smiled. "You know, sometimes we try to forge our own path in our Christian lives too. We forget that our heavenly Father has given us the Holy Spirit to help us follow Jesus and model His love and obedience in our lives. When we're tempted to stray from His path and do things our own way, we need to remember that God has given us the power to resist sin and love others like Jesus. He always forgives us when we get off-track and helps us get back on the right path." –Vicky Kaseorg

"I can't wait to cross-country ski!" Reuben said as his father showed him how to step into the bindings. He pressed down the latch that held the skis to his boot. Dad handed Reuben the ski poles. "Just stay in my tracks and do what I do."Dad set out with a step and then glide, step, glide. It looked easy! Reuben had no trouble following in the tracks his father made. After a few minutes, Reuben was feeling so confident, he wanted to have a race. He stepped out from behind his father and began cutting his own path through the deep snow. To his dismay, he could barely move. Dad was gliding steadily ahead, but Reuben was wallowing like an elephant in a tar pit. His legs struggled to move, but it felt like rocks were in his boots. Dad didn't even notice Reuben was falling behind."Dad! Slow down!" Reuben called, and then he toppled over. Freezing, wet snow crunched into his mittens and around his ankles. Even worse, he couldn't stand up with the ungainly skis strapped to his feet.Dad swung around and quickly skied back to his son. He smiled down at him. "We're here to ski, Reuben, not take a nap!""It was so hard when I wasn't in your tracks!" groaned Reuben. "And I can't figure out how to stand up now."Dad showed him how to kick the skis above him and to the side and then push himself up with his ski poles. "It's always hard to make your own path in the deep snow," said Dad. "If you follow the path I make for you, it'll be much easier and you won't get stuck." "I found that out," said Reuben, laughing. "From now on, I'll just follow in your tracks.""Good." Dad smiled. "You know, sometimes we try to forge our own path in our Christian lives too. We forget that our heavenly Father has given us the Holy Spirit to help us follow Jesus and model His love and obedience in our lives. When we're tempted to stray from His path and do things our own way, we need to remember that God has given us the power to resist sin and love others like Jesus. He always forgives us when we get off-track and helps us get back on the right path." –Vicky Kaseorg

Stay in the Father’s Path288cde28-94cd-4594-bb64-27ae5f6cd73dFri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStay in the Father’s Path"I can't wait to cross-country ski!" Reuben said as his father showed him how to step into the bindings. He pressed down the latch that held the skis to his boot. Dad handed Reuben the ski poles. "Just stay in my tracks and do what I do."Dad set out with a step and then glide, step, glide. It looked easy! Reuben had no trouble following in the tracks his father made. After a few minutes, Reuben was feeling so confident, he wanted to have a race. He stepped out from behind his father and began cutting his own path through the deep snow. To his dismay, he could barely move. Dad was gliding steadily ahead, but Reuben was wallowing like an elephant in a tar pit. His legs struggled to move, but it felt like rocks were in his boots. Dad didn't even notice Reuben was falling behind."Dad! Slow down!" Reuben called, and then he toppled over. Freezing, wet snow crunched into his mittens and around his ankles. Even worse, he couldn't stand up with the ungainly skis strapped to his feet.Dad swung around and quickly skied back to his son. He smiled down at him. "We're here to ski, Reuben, not take a nap!""It was so hard when I wasn't in your tracks!" groaned Reuben. "And I can't figure out how to stand up now."Dad showed him how to kick the skis above him and to the side and then push himself up with his ski poles. "It's always hard to make your own path in the deep snow," said Dad. "If you follow the path I make for you, it'll be much easier and you won't get stuck." "I found that out," said Reuben, laughing. "From now on, I'll just follow in your tracks.""Good." Dad smiled. "You know, sometimes we try to forge our own path in our Christian lives too. We forget that our heavenly Father has given us the Holy Spirit to help us follow Jesus and model His love and obedience in our lives. When we're tempted to stray from His path and do things our own way, we need to remember that God has given us the power to resist sin and love others like Jesus. He always forgives us when we get off-track and helps us get back on the right path." –Vicky Kaseorg

"I can't wait to cross-country ski!" Reuben said as his father showed him how to step into the bindings. He pressed down the latch that held the skis to his boot. Dad handed Reuben the ski poles. "Just stay in my tracks and do what I do."Dad set out with a step and then glide, step, glide. It looked easy! Reuben had no trouble following in the tracks his father made. After a few minutes, Reuben was feeling so confident, he wanted to have a race. He stepped out from behind his father and began cutting his own path through the deep snow. To his dismay, he could barely move. Dad was gliding steadily ahead, but Reuben was wallowing like an elephant in a tar pit. His legs struggled to move, but it felt like rocks were in his boots. Dad didn't even notice Reuben was falling behind."Dad! Slow down!" Reuben called, and then he toppled over. Freezing, wet snow crunched into his mittens and around his ankles. Even worse, he couldn't stand up with the ungainly skis strapped to his feet.Dad swung around and quickly skied back to his son. He smiled down at him. "We're here to ski, Reuben, not take a nap!""It was so hard when I wasn't in your tracks!" groaned Reuben. "And I can't figure out how to stand up now."Dad showed him how to kick the skis above him and to the side and then push himself up with his ski poles. "It's always hard to make your own path in the deep snow," said Dad. "If you follow the path I make for you, it'll be much easier and you won't get stuck." "I found that out," said Reuben, laughing. "From now on, I'll just follow in your tracks.""Good." Dad smiled. "You know, sometimes we try to forge our own path in our Christian lives too. We forget that our heavenly Father has given us the Holy Spirit to help us follow Jesus and model His love and obedience in our lives. When we're tempted to stray from His path and do things our own way, we need to remember that God has given us the power to resist sin and love others like Jesus. He always forgives us when we get off-track and helps us get back on the right path." –Vicky Kaseorg

Stay in the Father’s Path4a763082-94f9-48ec-9abc-ea6318cd5f46Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Celebrate Christmas When Life Is Hard Have you ever heard the song &quot;I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day&quot;? Have you listened to the lyrics carefully? It&#39;s not exactly the blissful naiveté of &quot;Deck the Halls&quot;. It&#39;s much more real and raw than that. Today, Fr. Mike is here to remind us that although &quot;hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, good-will to men,&quot; the truth is that &quot;God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; the wrong shall fail, the right prevail, with peace on earth, good-will to men.&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever heard the song &quot;I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day&quot;? Have you listened to the lyrics carefully? It&#39;s not exactly the blissful naiveté of &quot;Deck the Halls&quot;. It&#39;s much more real and raw than that. Today, Fr. Mike is here to remind us that although &quot;hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, good-will to men,&quot; the truth is that &quot;God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; the wrong shall fail, the right prevail, with peace on earth, good-will to men.&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Celebrate Christmas When Life Is Hard0b4b0fd7-663d-4be4-ba5d-17ed49bc14d4Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Celebrate Christmas When Life Is Hard Have you ever heard the song &quot;I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day&quot;? Have you listened to the lyrics carefully? It&#39;s not exactly the blissful naiveté of &quot;Deck the Halls&quot;. It&#39;s much more real and raw than that. Today, Fr. Mike is here to remind us that although &quot;hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, good-will to men,&quot; the truth is that &quot;God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; the wrong shall fail, the right prevail, with peace on earth, good-will to men.&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever heard the song &quot;I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day&quot;? Have you listened to the lyrics carefully? It&#39;s not exactly the blissful naiveté of &quot;Deck the Halls&quot;. It&#39;s much more real and raw than that. Today, Fr. Mike is here to remind us that although &quot;hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, good-will to men,&quot; the truth is that &quot;God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; the wrong shall fail, the right prevail, with peace on earth, good-will to men.&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Celebrate Christmas When Life Is Hard8edd27c9-2495-445e-b1c4-c62f08e6de8bThu, 21 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Women Don't Understand About MenWARNING, this episode contains adult content, all within the sound teaching and wisdom of the Catholic Church, that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Today John, Devin, and Sam engage in an honest conversation about their collective insights gained over the years regarding women's lack of understanding of men. In this episode, we examine topics that often remain unspoken but are crucial for fostering deeper connections and loving relationships. We discuss the undeniable differences between the sexes, from a biological, mental, physical, and spiritual standpoint. By bringing to light these differences, we move to promote a better understanding of men and bring clarity to women, so that we can help each other grow in holiness and love. 🔴 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 - Starts on Jan. 1 - Click Here 🔴 🔴 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: This week we get to connect with a listener who wants to know how to better live traditions at home during Advent, Christmas, and the feast days throughout the year. If you have any questions, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 Access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Tolkien on a Happy Marriage - Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING, this episode contains adult content, all within the sound teaching and wisdom of the Catholic Church, that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Today John, Devin, and Sam engage in an honest conversation about their collective insights gained over the years regarding women's lack of understanding of men. In this episode, we examine topics that often remain unspoken but are crucial for fostering deeper connections and loving relationships. We discuss the undeniable differences between the sexes, from a biological, mental, physical, and spiritual standpoint. By bringing to light these differences, we move to promote a better understanding of men and bring clarity to women, so that we can help each other grow in holiness and love. 🔴 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 - Starts on Jan. 1 - Click Here 🔴 🔴 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: This week we get to connect with a listener who wants to know how to better live traditions at home during Advent, Christmas, and the feast days throughout the year. If you have any questions, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 Access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Tolkien on a Happy Marriage - Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhat Women Don't Understand About Menf8fe55a1-4f41-4dd2-aec4-e09c0827296aThu, 21 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +00004452https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMichael Bublé: "I Will NEVER Be Carefree Again!", Cancer Diagnosis, Dealing With Rejection & Being Mr Christmas!Most people think of Michael Bublé as the soundtrack of Christmas, yet often overlooked is his unwavering dedication to his music, the personal challenges he’s faced and the mission he’s on. From summers of catching and sorting salmon on his father’s arctic fishing boat, to earning his 10,000 hours performing songs in the clubs, malls and cruise ships of Canada. Michael has earned his success, including 5 Grammy wins, 15 Juno awards, 6 multi-platinum albums, and well over 14 billions streams worldwide. Bublé is a true family man, yet his journey has been marked by having to overcome severe adversity, including the cancer diagnosis of his eldest son. This year, Michael announced the launch of his whiskey brand, Fraser & Thompson Whiskey, created in partnership with longtime friend, award-winning Master Distiller and Blender, Paul Cirka. This is the real Michael Bublé, you just haven’t met him yet. Follow Michael: Instagram: https://bit.ly/48mwLOv Try Michael’s new Whisky available to buy here: https://bit.ly/48hntmW Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people think of Michael Bublé as the soundtrack of Christmas, yet often overlooked is his unwavering dedication to his music, the personal challenges he’s faced and the mission he’s on. From summers of catching and sorting salmon on his father’s arctic fishing boat, to earning his 10,000 hours performing songs in the clubs, malls and cruise ships of Canada. Michael has earned his success, including 5 Grammy wins, 15 Juno awards, 6 multi-platinum albums, and well over 14 billions streams worldwide. Bublé is a true family man, yet his journey has been marked by having to overcome severe adversity, including the cancer diagnosis of his eldest son. This year, Michael announced the launch of his whiskey brand, Fraser & Thompson Whiskey, created in partnership with longtime friend, award-winning Master Distiller and Blender, Paul Cirka. This is the real Michael Bublé, you just haven’t met him yet. Follow Michael: Instagram: https://bit.ly/48mwLOv Try Michael’s new Whisky available to buy here: https://bit.ly/48hntmW Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMichael Bublé: "I Will NEVER Be Carefree Again!", Cancer Diagnosis, Dealing With Rejection & Being Mr Christmas!6dc784d4-8b4f-494e-8d8a-9c4a0970cebbThu, 21 Dec 2023 10:32:00 +00005532https://216.73.216.191/allTags#846 - Psalms 109 – SlanderedThis episode is part This episode is part 84 in a study of the book of Psalms. David has been slandered by his enemies and asks for God to do not nice things to them... in a song. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-109-slandered/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part This episode is part 84 in a study of the book of Psalms. David has been slandered by his enemies and asks for God to do not nice things to them... in a song. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-109-slandered/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#846 - Psalms 109 – Slandered0439f34d-e03e-49e3-b876-ccac6b4168b5Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000959https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: The Things of This World (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 355: The Things of This World (2023)029ddddc-b4fb-42c5-8927-c2dc695760e5Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: The Things of This World (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 355: The Things of This World (2023)7a28de72-d250-48da-a1b4-b28493a216a2Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: The Things of This World (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 355: The Things of This World (2023)6a6599ec-e56e-4edb-b903-0a85fdc2f456Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: The Things of This World (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 355: The Things of This World (2023)f0a497a1-4424-44c8-8349-c2e66cdcab84Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: Summary of the Lord’s Prayer The In-Brief, or the “nugget day”, for the article on the Lord’s Prayer, emphasizes that understanding the identity of God is essential when it comes to our relationship with God. God is not a tyrant or dictator. He is our good Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2773-2776. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The In-Brief, or the “nugget day”, for the article on the Lord’s Prayer, emphasizes that understanding the identity of God is essential when it comes to our relationship with God. God is not a tyrant or dictator. He is our good Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2773-2776. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 355: Summary of the Lord’s Prayer231caafc-5084-4c68-8989-c5844e6eae62Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: Summary of the Lord’s Prayer The In-Brief, or the “nugget day”, for the article on the Lord’s Prayer, emphasizes that understanding the identity of God is essential when it comes to our relationship with God. God is not a tyrant or dictator. He is our good Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2773-2776. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The In-Brief, or the “nugget day”, for the article on the Lord’s Prayer, emphasizes that understanding the identity of God is essential when it comes to our relationship with God. God is not a tyrant or dictator. He is our good Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2773-2776. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 355: Summary of the Lord’s Prayerfb992075-9344-4301-8f85-8a68b296865fThu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMaybe TodayAfter finishing their picnic lunch at a roadside park, Lawrence and Ryder walked with their parents to look at the big map on the wall next to the restrooms. "Where's the space center on this map?" asked Lawrence."It's in this town here." Dad pointed to a dot on the map. "And here's where we are now," he said, pointing to another dot a few inches from the first one."Well, let's get on our way," said Mom, and soon they were back on the road."I hope they let me take pictures of some of the exhibits," said Ryder a little later. "Grant would probably like to see them.""Yeah," said Lawrence. "My friends would too.""You know what, Dad? Grant doesn't believe the Bible," said Ryder. "He says his grandmother did, and that she was expecting Jesus to come back to earth when she was a little girl. Now she's dead, and Jesus still hasn't come. Grant says it's silly to believe He'll ever come."Lawrence pressed his nose against the window. "Are we almost there?" Dad glanced at his phone. "We have about thirty more miles to go." "Thirty miles!" exclaimed Lawrence. "It didn't look that far on the map.""That map was drawn to scale--that means every inch represents several miles," Mom said. "If we forget that, the distance will seem long to us even though it looked short on the map."Dad nodded. "It's like that with time too. Maybe Grant doesn't realize that on God's scale of time it hasn't been long since Jesus promised to return. To people, it seems like a long time ago, but from God's perspective, it's only been a short time. Since God is eternal, He sees time differently than we do.""How close are we to the space center now, Dad?" asked Ryder.Dad chuckled. "There's another example of how time doesn't seem the same to everyone. I thought I had just answered that question--we're only a few miles closer than the last time someone asked--but to you, it probably seems like a long time has passed, right?" Ryder nodded. "So don't doubt that Jesus will come back," said Dad. "He is patiently waiting until the right time so more people have a chance to trust in Him and be saved, including Grant. Jesus will keep His promise to return. He may even come today!"–Barbara J. Westberg

After finishing their picnic lunch at a roadside park, Lawrence and Ryder walked with their parents to look at the big map on the wall next to the restrooms. "Where's the space center on this map?" asked Lawrence."It's in this town here." Dad pointed to a dot on the map. "And here's where we are now," he said, pointing to another dot a few inches from the first one."Well, let's get on our way," said Mom, and soon they were back on the road."I hope they let me take pictures of some of the exhibits," said Ryder a little later. "Grant would probably like to see them.""Yeah," said Lawrence. "My friends would too.""You know what, Dad? Grant doesn't believe the Bible," said Ryder. "He says his grandmother did, and that she was expecting Jesus to come back to earth when she was a little girl. Now she's dead, and Jesus still hasn't come. Grant says it's silly to believe He'll ever come."Lawrence pressed his nose against the window. "Are we almost there?" Dad glanced at his phone. "We have about thirty more miles to go." "Thirty miles!" exclaimed Lawrence. "It didn't look that far on the map.""That map was drawn to scale--that means every inch represents several miles," Mom said. "If we forget that, the distance will seem long to us even though it looked short on the map."Dad nodded. "It's like that with time too. Maybe Grant doesn't realize that on God's scale of time it hasn't been long since Jesus promised to return. To people, it seems like a long time ago, but from God's perspective, it's only been a short time. Since God is eternal, He sees time differently than we do.""How close are we to the space center now, Dad?" asked Ryder.Dad chuckled. "There's another example of how time doesn't seem the same to everyone. I thought I had just answered that question--we're only a few miles closer than the last time someone asked--but to you, it probably seems like a long time has passed, right?" Ryder nodded. "So don't doubt that Jesus will come back," said Dad. "He is patiently waiting until the right time so more people have a chance to trust in Him and be saved, including Grant. Jesus will keep His promise to return. He may even come today!"–Barbara J. Westberg

Maybe Today37688e7d-cb7f-4a99-9891-4a86a948cea7Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMaybe TodayAfter finishing their picnic lunch at a roadside park, Lawrence and Ryder walked with their parents to look at the big map on the wall next to the restrooms. "Where's the space center on this map?" asked Lawrence."It's in this town here." Dad pointed to a dot on the map. "And here's where we are now," he said, pointing to another dot a few inches from the first one."Well, let's get on our way," said Mom, and soon they were back on the road."I hope they let me take pictures of some of the exhibits," said Ryder a little later. "Grant would probably like to see them.""Yeah," said Lawrence. "My friends would too.""You know what, Dad? Grant doesn't believe the Bible," said Ryder. "He says his grandmother did, and that she was expecting Jesus to come back to earth when she was a little girl. Now she's dead, and Jesus still hasn't come. Grant says it's silly to believe He'll ever come."Lawrence pressed his nose against the window. "Are we almost there?" Dad glanced at his phone. "We have about thirty more miles to go." "Thirty miles!" exclaimed Lawrence. "It didn't look that far on the map.""That map was drawn to scale--that means every inch represents several miles," Mom said. "If we forget that, the distance will seem long to us even though it looked short on the map."Dad nodded. "It's like that with time too. Maybe Grant doesn't realize that on God's scale of time it hasn't been long since Jesus promised to return. To people, it seems like a long time ago, but from God's perspective, it's only been a short time. Since God is eternal, He sees time differently than we do.""How close are we to the space center now, Dad?" asked Ryder.Dad chuckled. "There's another example of how time doesn't seem the same to everyone. I thought I had just answered that question--we're only a few miles closer than the last time someone asked--but to you, it probably seems like a long time has passed, right?" Ryder nodded. "So don't doubt that Jesus will come back," said Dad. "He is patiently waiting until the right time so more people have a chance to trust in Him and be saved, including Grant. Jesus will keep His promise to return. He may even come today!"–Barbara J. Westberg

After finishing their picnic lunch at a roadside park, Lawrence and Ryder walked with their parents to look at the big map on the wall next to the restrooms. "Where's the space center on this map?" asked Lawrence."It's in this town here." Dad pointed to a dot on the map. "And here's where we are now," he said, pointing to another dot a few inches from the first one."Well, let's get on our way," said Mom, and soon they were back on the road."I hope they let me take pictures of some of the exhibits," said Ryder a little later. "Grant would probably like to see them.""Yeah," said Lawrence. "My friends would too.""You know what, Dad? Grant doesn't believe the Bible," said Ryder. "He says his grandmother did, and that she was expecting Jesus to come back to earth when she was a little girl. Now she's dead, and Jesus still hasn't come. Grant says it's silly to believe He'll ever come."Lawrence pressed his nose against the window. "Are we almost there?" Dad glanced at his phone. "We have about thirty more miles to go." "Thirty miles!" exclaimed Lawrence. "It didn't look that far on the map.""That map was drawn to scale--that means every inch represents several miles," Mom said. "If we forget that, the distance will seem long to us even though it looked short on the map."Dad nodded. "It's like that with time too. Maybe Grant doesn't realize that on God's scale of time it hasn't been long since Jesus promised to return. To people, it seems like a long time ago, but from God's perspective, it's only been a short time. Since God is eternal, He sees time differently than we do.""How close are we to the space center now, Dad?" asked Ryder.Dad chuckled. "There's another example of how time doesn't seem the same to everyone. I thought I had just answered that question--we're only a few miles closer than the last time someone asked--but to you, it probably seems like a long time has passed, right?" Ryder nodded. "So don't doubt that Jesus will come back," said Dad. "He is patiently waiting until the right time so more people have a chance to trust in Him and be saved, including Grant. Jesus will keep His promise to return. He may even come today!"–Barbara J. Westberg

Maybe Todayb55896b8-713a-4464-8f51-d8bf0ab1b540Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#518 Free Speech, Genocide, and Liberalism’s Failure - Chad PecknoldUniversity presidents are under fire for allowing genocidal and anti-Semitic speech on their campuses. But what can they do? Theologian Chad Pecknold from Catholic University of America joins us for a discussion of the Catholic approach to free speech issues. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and defending our faith becomes more difficult it seems as the society becomes less and less attached to the values that have gotten it where it is now, as we become more and more …

University presidents are under fire for allowing genocidal and anti-Semitic speech on their campuses. But what can they do? Theologian Chad Pecknold from Catholic University of America joins us for a discussion of the Catholic approach to free speech issues. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and defending our faith becomes more difficult it seems as the society becomes less and less attached to the values that have gotten it where it is now, as we become more and more …

#518 Free Speech, Genocide, and Liberalism’s Failure - Chad Pecknold6bfbbb0f-39d5-4659-beaa-73c0b711ac7aWed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#311: Love; Advent week 4Luke 2:8-20 Today, we hear the angels tell the shepherds good news! We will discuss how shepherds were seen back then and connect the fact that we&#39;ve received the good news of Jesus&#39; birth too. This week brings us a message of God’s perfect love that never ends. To enjoy the episode&#39;s bonus content click here To connect with me click here https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 2:8-20 Today, we hear the angels tell the shepherds good news! We will discuss how shepherds were seen back then and connect the fact that we&#39;ve received the good news of Jesus&#39; birth too. This week brings us a message of God’s perfect love that never ends. To enjoy the episode&#39;s bonus content click here To connect with me click here https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#311: Love; Advent week 40e3ce235-154b-440e-b121-d53227d97065Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000781https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntrospective Humility with Eric SardinaThere's a lot of self-help advice out there today. A lot of quick fixes and cures that will solve any problem! Yet all the ones that actually work come down to the same basic premise: Are you willing to actually look inside at the parts of yourself that are less flattering, accept they are there, and work on them? Join me in this episode as fellow Executive and Life Coach Eric Sardina shares his story and his perspective on what's going on with men right now. We talk about some real practical ways to embrace discomfort and really grow. We also talk about how to know if you need a coach in your life. You can find out more about Eric at his website: https://www.ericsardina.com/

There's a lot of self-help advice out there today. A lot of quick fixes and cures that will solve any problem! Yet all the ones that actually work come down to the same basic premise: Are you willing to actually look inside at the parts of yourself that are less flattering, accept they are there, and work on them? Join me in this episode as fellow Executive and Life Coach Eric Sardina shares his story and his perspective on what's going on with men right now. We talk about some real practical ways to embrace discomfort and really grow. We also talk about how to know if you need a coach in your life. You can find out more about Eric at his website: https://www.ericsardina.com/

fullIntrospective Humility with Eric Sardinaf96e5dcf-dab0-4560-8334-575512dce759Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2023)d9522a58-4897-45b8-b290-d0d5aa765509Wed, 20 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2023)de6a36f7-f9b7-4141-aac4-d3c0e00906ceWed, 20 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2023)87e807c5-5f2f-4582-ad59-47972e52a1a5Wed, 20 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2023)04e60fa2-b905-4457-8e9b-4b2e4e6f6f1aWed, 20 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: The Prayer of the Church Through the Catechism, we learn more about the Lord’s Prayer and how it should be included in our personal prayers as well as in community during the liturgy of the Mass. In giving us the Our Father, Jesus models how we are to use this prayer to speak directly with the Father. Fr. Mike drives home that we receive the words to pray and also receive the Holy Spirit when saying this prayer. Together, the words and the Holy Spirit enable us to pray like Christ and become more like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2765-2772. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Through the Catechism, we learn more about the Lord’s Prayer and how it should be included in our personal prayers as well as in community during the liturgy of the Mass. In giving us the Our Father, Jesus models how we are to use this prayer to speak directly with the Father. Fr. Mike drives home that we receive the words to pray and also receive the Holy Spirit when saying this prayer. Together, the words and the Holy Spirit enable us to pray like Christ and become more like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2765-2772. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 354: The Prayer of the Church e3c9d0dd-55a7-475e-aace-ce655a83ed42Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: The Prayer of the Church Through the Catechism, we learn more about the Lord’s Prayer and how it should be included in our personal prayers as well as in community during the liturgy of the Mass. In giving us the Our Father, Jesus models how we are to use this prayer to speak directly with the Father. Fr. Mike drives home that we receive the words to pray and also receive the Holy Spirit when saying this prayer. Together, the words and the Holy Spirit enable us to pray like Christ and become more like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2765-2772. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Through the Catechism, we learn more about the Lord’s Prayer and how it should be included in our personal prayers as well as in community during the liturgy of the Mass. In giving us the Our Father, Jesus models how we are to use this prayer to speak directly with the Father. Fr. Mike drives home that we receive the words to pray and also receive the Holy Spirit when saying this prayer. Together, the words and the Holy Spirit enable us to pray like Christ and become more like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2765-2772. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 354: The Prayer of the Church e0341b51-73b2-41e1-bc93-d7c930143a5fWed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWill Shovel for BrowniesSkye scooped the last bit of heavy, wet snow from his driveway and heaved it to the side. As he leaned on the shovel to catch his breath, his gaze fell on Mrs. Barans' driveway next door. The snow lay in deep drifts, and her windows still had the curtains drawn. Mrs. Barans must still be asleep, he thought. She can barely get around anymore. How's she going to clear her driveway? With renewed energy, Skye walked over and shoveled Mrs. Barans' driveway too. She's going to be so happy when she sees that I shoveled her driveway! he thought as he put the shovel away in the garage. Maybe she'll bake me a batch of her famous double chocolate brownies as a thank-you!As Skye headed out with his sled later that day, he saw Mrs. Barans at her mailbox. She was moving very slowly, and he was glad he had helped her. "Hi, Mrs. Barans!" he called out. She smiled and waved back. "Hi, Skye. Can you believe this weather? Thankfully my nephew comes and clears my driveway when we get a heavy snow. I don't know what I'd do without him!""But it wasn't--" Skye began, but Mrs. Barans had already headed back in and didn't hear him. "Great," Skye mumbled to himself. "I do the work, and someone else gets the credit for it!"Skye was still stewing that evening. "Mom, next time you see Mrs. Barans, could you mention that I was the one who shoveled her driveway this morning? She thinks her nephew did it!""Did you shovel her driveway just so she would thank you?" asked Mom."No--I could see she needed help. But it's not fair! She'll probably bake her nephew a batch of her double chocolate brownies to thank him, and he didn't even do anything!""People don't always get credit for the good things they do," said Mom. "But God knows what you did, and He's very glad you were so thoughtful and kind. He knows all the good deeds His children do out of love and gratitude for the gift of eternal life He's given us, and someday He'll reward them." She smiled. "And rewards from Him are far better than anything Mrs. Barans could give you--even double chocolate brownies!" –Deborah S. Marett

Skye scooped the last bit of heavy, wet snow from his driveway and heaved it to the side. As he leaned on the shovel to catch his breath, his gaze fell on Mrs. Barans' driveway next door. The snow lay in deep drifts, and her windows still had the curtains drawn. Mrs. Barans must still be asleep, he thought. She can barely get around anymore. How's she going to clear her driveway? With renewed energy, Skye walked over and shoveled Mrs. Barans' driveway too. She's going to be so happy when she sees that I shoveled her driveway! he thought as he put the shovel away in the garage. Maybe she'll bake me a batch of her famous double chocolate brownies as a thank-you!As Skye headed out with his sled later that day, he saw Mrs. Barans at her mailbox. She was moving very slowly, and he was glad he had helped her. "Hi, Mrs. Barans!" he called out. She smiled and waved back. "Hi, Skye. Can you believe this weather? Thankfully my nephew comes and clears my driveway when we get a heavy snow. I don't know what I'd do without him!""But it wasn't--" Skye began, but Mrs. Barans had already headed back in and didn't hear him. "Great," Skye mumbled to himself. "I do the work, and someone else gets the credit for it!"Skye was still stewing that evening. "Mom, next time you see Mrs. Barans, could you mention that I was the one who shoveled her driveway this morning? She thinks her nephew did it!""Did you shovel her driveway just so she would thank you?" asked Mom."No--I could see she needed help. But it's not fair! She'll probably bake her nephew a batch of her double chocolate brownies to thank him, and he didn't even do anything!""People don't always get credit for the good things they do," said Mom. "But God knows what you did, and He's very glad you were so thoughtful and kind. He knows all the good deeds His children do out of love and gratitude for the gift of eternal life He's given us, and someday He'll reward them." She smiled. "And rewards from Him are far better than anything Mrs. Barans could give you--even double chocolate brownies!" –Deborah S. Marett

Will Shovel for Brownies9448c9d7-ee2c-428a-b460-d76bb995cbc6Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWill Shovel for BrowniesSkye scooped the last bit of heavy, wet snow from his driveway and heaved it to the side. As he leaned on the shovel to catch his breath, his gaze fell on Mrs. Barans' driveway next door. The snow lay in deep drifts, and her windows still had the curtains drawn. Mrs. Barans must still be asleep, he thought. She can barely get around anymore. How's she going to clear her driveway? With renewed energy, Skye walked over and shoveled Mrs. Barans' driveway too. She's going to be so happy when she sees that I shoveled her driveway! he thought as he put the shovel away in the garage. Maybe she'll bake me a batch of her famous double chocolate brownies as a thank-you!As Skye headed out with his sled later that day, he saw Mrs. Barans at her mailbox. She was moving very slowly, and he was glad he had helped her. "Hi, Mrs. Barans!" he called out. She smiled and waved back. "Hi, Skye. Can you believe this weather? Thankfully my nephew comes and clears my driveway when we get a heavy snow. I don't know what I'd do without him!""But it wasn't--" Skye began, but Mrs. Barans had already headed back in and didn't hear him. "Great," Skye mumbled to himself. "I do the work, and someone else gets the credit for it!"Skye was still stewing that evening. "Mom, next time you see Mrs. Barans, could you mention that I was the one who shoveled her driveway this morning? She thinks her nephew did it!""Did you shovel her driveway just so she would thank you?" asked Mom."No--I could see she needed help. But it's not fair! She'll probably bake her nephew a batch of her double chocolate brownies to thank him, and he didn't even do anything!""People don't always get credit for the good things they do," said Mom. "But God knows what you did, and He's very glad you were so thoughtful and kind. He knows all the good deeds His children do out of love and gratitude for the gift of eternal life He's given us, and someday He'll reward them." She smiled. "And rewards from Him are far better than anything Mrs. Barans could give you--even double chocolate brownies!" –Deborah S. Marett

Skye scooped the last bit of heavy, wet snow from his driveway and heaved it to the side. As he leaned on the shovel to catch his breath, his gaze fell on Mrs. Barans' driveway next door. The snow lay in deep drifts, and her windows still had the curtains drawn. Mrs. Barans must still be asleep, he thought. She can barely get around anymore. How's she going to clear her driveway? With renewed energy, Skye walked over and shoveled Mrs. Barans' driveway too. She's going to be so happy when she sees that I shoveled her driveway! he thought as he put the shovel away in the garage. Maybe she'll bake me a batch of her famous double chocolate brownies as a thank-you!As Skye headed out with his sled later that day, he saw Mrs. Barans at her mailbox. She was moving very slowly, and he was glad he had helped her. "Hi, Mrs. Barans!" he called out. She smiled and waved back. "Hi, Skye. Can you believe this weather? Thankfully my nephew comes and clears my driveway when we get a heavy snow. I don't know what I'd do without him!""But it wasn't--" Skye began, but Mrs. Barans had already headed back in and didn't hear him. "Great," Skye mumbled to himself. "I do the work, and someone else gets the credit for it!"Skye was still stewing that evening. "Mom, next time you see Mrs. Barans, could you mention that I was the one who shoveled her driveway this morning? She thinks her nephew did it!""Did you shovel her driveway just so she would thank you?" asked Mom."No--I could see she needed help. But it's not fair! She'll probably bake her nephew a batch of her double chocolate brownies to thank him, and he didn't even do anything!""People don't always get credit for the good things they do," said Mom. "But God knows what you did, and He's very glad you were so thoughtful and kind. He knows all the good deeds His children do out of love and gratitude for the gift of eternal life He's given us, and someday He'll reward them." She smiled. "And rewards from Him are far better than anything Mrs. Barans could give you--even double chocolate brownies!" –Deborah S. Marett

Will Shovel for Brownies69dc8e94-63ea-4096-9b6d-2d95b7fd8307Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2023) Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2023)12d1431e-eea9-4a7e-86f6-f0e707b2e3d0Tue, 19 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2023) Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2023)f7b9f50c-614a-42fd-9c3a-4318f727b7dbTue, 19 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2023) Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2023)7e93ab0b-ca4c-4eb8-8c8e-a4d27e32aab3Tue, 19 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2023) Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2023)cb78588b-5507-45ed-9854-516c887b44f6Tue, 19 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: The Lord’s Prayer “Our Father” Diving into the Lord’s Prayer, we look at the origin, meaning, and significance of this prayer. The Catechism reveals the Our Father as “the summary of the whole Gospel” as it includes all that we believe. Fr. Mike helps us understand that this prayer focuses our hearts on the Father and prioritizes our desires. As we begin this prayer in the Father’s name, we know who we are addressing, and we know we can trust the Lord as our Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2759-2764. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Diving into the Lord’s Prayer, we look at the origin, meaning, and significance of this prayer. The Catechism reveals the Our Father as “the summary of the whole Gospel” as it includes all that we believe. Fr. Mike helps us understand that this prayer focuses our hearts on the Father and prioritizes our desires. As we begin this prayer in the Father’s name, we know who we are addressing, and we know we can trust the Lord as our Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2759-2764. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 353: The Lord’s Prayer “Our Father”f4d14ac4-2aac-4ce5-b790-87d9ffe3b196Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: The Lord’s Prayer “Our Father” Diving into the Lord’s Prayer, we look at the origin, meaning, and significance of this prayer. The Catechism reveals the Our Father as “the summary of the whole Gospel” as it includes all that we believe. Fr. Mike helps us understand that this prayer focuses our hearts on the Father and prioritizes our desires. As we begin this prayer in the Father’s name, we know who we are addressing, and we know we can trust the Lord as our Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2759-2764. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Diving into the Lord’s Prayer, we look at the origin, meaning, and significance of this prayer. The Catechism reveals the Our Father as “the summary of the whole Gospel” as it includes all that we believe. Fr. Mike helps us understand that this prayer focuses our hearts on the Father and prioritizes our desires. As we begin this prayer in the Father’s name, we know who we are addressing, and we know we can trust the Lord as our Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2759-2764. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 353: The Lord’s Prayer “Our Father”d7b6a3ec-4589-4b7e-b9d3-6d28658755ffTue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrandma Redwood"Isn't Grandma too old to be teaching Sunday school?" Payton asked one day. "I mean, she's almost seventy!"Mom laughed. "No, she's not too old at all! Her first graders are crazy about her. And she tells me she's learning and growing just as much as the kids are." Payton's eyebrows raised a little. He clearly was not convinced.Some weeks later, Payton and his family were enjoying a vacation in the redwood and sequoia forests in California where they saw majestic old trees. "These trees grew from a seed so tiny that it takes more than twelve of them to completely cover a penny," a guide told them. "They are the tallest and oldest living things on earth. Some of these trees were probably already a thousand years old when Jesus was born.""Wow! What makes them live so long?" asked Payton."The bark of these trees is sometimes two feet thick," the guide answered. "That helps them resist attacks from forest fires, insects, and diseases. And they're still growing. They grow very slowly, but they never stop growing as long as they live.""Old, but still growing," Mom said softly to Payton. "Just like Grandma." Payton grinned. "Well, she's not quite this tall, and she hasn't had her thousandth birthday yet."Mom smiled as they walked along the path. "God put life into a tiny seed that let it grow up to be a monarch of the forest, and God is also working in Grandma's life. Ever since she put her trust in Jesus as a child, God has made that seed of faith in her heart grow and change her into a strong, mature Christian.""Well, the thick bark on these trees protects them while they grow," said Payton. "What protected Grandma?""The unfailing love of God," Mom replied. "Jesus is always with us when we face temptation, disappointment, and sorrow. He also puts other Christians in our lives who demonstrate His love and care for us and help us learn more about Him.""And now, even though Grandma's getting old, she's still growing and teaching others about Jesus," Payton said. "Maybe I'll call her Grandma Redwood!" –Trudy VanderVeen

"Isn't Grandma too old to be teaching Sunday school?" Payton asked one day. "I mean, she's almost seventy!"Mom laughed. "No, she's not too old at all! Her first graders are crazy about her. And she tells me she's learning and growing just as much as the kids are." Payton's eyebrows raised a little. He clearly was not convinced.Some weeks later, Payton and his family were enjoying a vacation in the redwood and sequoia forests in California where they saw majestic old trees. "These trees grew from a seed so tiny that it takes more than twelve of them to completely cover a penny," a guide told them. "They are the tallest and oldest living things on earth. Some of these trees were probably already a thousand years old when Jesus was born.""Wow! What makes them live so long?" asked Payton."The bark of these trees is sometimes two feet thick," the guide answered. "That helps them resist attacks from forest fires, insects, and diseases. And they're still growing. They grow very slowly, but they never stop growing as long as they live.""Old, but still growing," Mom said softly to Payton. "Just like Grandma." Payton grinned. "Well, she's not quite this tall, and she hasn't had her thousandth birthday yet."Mom smiled as they walked along the path. "God put life into a tiny seed that let it grow up to be a monarch of the forest, and God is also working in Grandma's life. Ever since she put her trust in Jesus as a child, God has made that seed of faith in her heart grow and change her into a strong, mature Christian.""Well, the thick bark on these trees protects them while they grow," said Payton. "What protected Grandma?""The unfailing love of God," Mom replied. "Jesus is always with us when we face temptation, disappointment, and sorrow. He also puts other Christians in our lives who demonstrate His love and care for us and help us learn more about Him.""And now, even though Grandma's getting old, she's still growing and teaching others about Jesus," Payton said. "Maybe I'll call her Grandma Redwood!" –Trudy VanderVeen

Grandma Redwood6ba51750-88a3-4eec-be5a-3d1c5558953bTue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrandma Redwood"Isn't Grandma too old to be teaching Sunday school?" Payton asked one day. "I mean, she's almost seventy!"Mom laughed. "No, she's not too old at all! Her first graders are crazy about her. And she tells me she's learning and growing just as much as the kids are." Payton's eyebrows raised a little. He clearly was not convinced.Some weeks later, Payton and his family were enjoying a vacation in the redwood and sequoia forests in California where they saw majestic old trees. "These trees grew from a seed so tiny that it takes more than twelve of them to completely cover a penny," a guide told them. "They are the tallest and oldest living things on earth. Some of these trees were probably already a thousand years old when Jesus was born.""Wow! What makes them live so long?" asked Payton."The bark of these trees is sometimes two feet thick," the guide answered. "That helps them resist attacks from forest fires, insects, and diseases. And they're still growing. They grow very slowly, but they never stop growing as long as they live.""Old, but still growing," Mom said softly to Payton. "Just like Grandma." Payton grinned. "Well, she's not quite this tall, and she hasn't had her thousandth birthday yet."Mom smiled as they walked along the path. "God put life into a tiny seed that let it grow up to be a monarch of the forest, and God is also working in Grandma's life. Ever since she put her trust in Jesus as a child, God has made that seed of faith in her heart grow and change her into a strong, mature Christian.""Well, the thick bark on these trees protects them while they grow," said Payton. "What protected Grandma?""The unfailing love of God," Mom replied. "Jesus is always with us when we face temptation, disappointment, and sorrow. He also puts other Christians in our lives who demonstrate His love and care for us and help us learn more about Him.""And now, even though Grandma's getting old, she's still growing and teaching others about Jesus," Payton said. "Maybe I'll call her Grandma Redwood!" –Trudy VanderVeen

"Isn't Grandma too old to be teaching Sunday school?" Payton asked one day. "I mean, she's almost seventy!"Mom laughed. "No, she's not too old at all! Her first graders are crazy about her. And she tells me she's learning and growing just as much as the kids are." Payton's eyebrows raised a little. He clearly was not convinced.Some weeks later, Payton and his family were enjoying a vacation in the redwood and sequoia forests in California where they saw majestic old trees. "These trees grew from a seed so tiny that it takes more than twelve of them to completely cover a penny," a guide told them. "They are the tallest and oldest living things on earth. Some of these trees were probably already a thousand years old when Jesus was born.""Wow! What makes them live so long?" asked Payton."The bark of these trees is sometimes two feet thick," the guide answered. "That helps them resist attacks from forest fires, insects, and diseases. And they're still growing. They grow very slowly, but they never stop growing as long as they live.""Old, but still growing," Mom said softly to Payton. "Just like Grandma." Payton grinned. "Well, she's not quite this tall, and she hasn't had her thousandth birthday yet."Mom smiled as they walked along the path. "God put life into a tiny seed that let it grow up to be a monarch of the forest, and God is also working in Grandma's life. Ever since she put her trust in Jesus as a child, God has made that seed of faith in her heart grow and change her into a strong, mature Christian.""Well, the thick bark on these trees protects them while they grow," said Payton. "What protected Grandma?""The unfailing love of God," Mom replied. "Jesus is always with us when we face temptation, disappointment, and sorrow. He also puts other Christians in our lives who demonstrate His love and care for us and help us learn more about Him.""And now, even though Grandma's getting old, she's still growing and teaching others about Jesus," Payton said. "Maybe I'll call her Grandma Redwood!" –Trudy VanderVeen

Grandma Redwood095d6620-2b44-43da-9e8c-9f4b10121c7bTue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEmbrace Masculinity with Nico LaganSociety's plan for men doesn't work. This should not be a surprise to any of us. But what do we do about it? How are Christian men supposed to lead in our current world? Join me in this episode as Nico Lagan and I open up what it means to be a man of radical responsibility, purpose, and fulfillment. He shares his story of how he found Christ, and what effect that has had on his life. We men need to lean into our strengths and take responsibility. The only thing worse is to not do it. You can read more about Nico on his website: https://nicolagan.com/

Society's plan for men doesn't work. This should not be a surprise to any of us. But what do we do about it? How are Christian men supposed to lead in our current world? Join me in this episode as Nico Lagan and I open up what it means to be a man of radical responsibility, purpose, and fulfillment. He shares his story of how he found Christ, and what effect that has had on his life. We men need to lean into our strengths and take responsibility. The only thing worse is to not do it. You can read more about Nico on his website: https://nicolagan.com/

fullEmbrace Masculinity with Nico Lagan76cf64aa-59cf-4a59-a5ec-0eff8e35a068Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe No.1 Menopause Doctor: They’re Lying To You About Menopause! Brand New Science! (Men Need To Listen Too!): Mary Claire HaverIf you enjoy hearing about promoting female health and the power of nutrition, check out my conversation with the nutritional and functional health expert, Dr Mindy Pelz, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2mQOGzHtQc When does menopause start? What is menopause? How does menopause affect my marriage? Over 1.2 billion women are going through menopause right now. This leading expert uncovers the myths that have dominated our understanding for years. Dr Mary Claire Haver is a menopause expert, OBGYN, bestselling author and internet personality. She specialises in women's health, focusing on empowering and educating everyone to understand women’s bodies. In 2018, she founded 'The Galveston Diet', which became a bestseller in 2023. The Mary Claire Wellness Clinic, established in 2021, has helped to empower and educate thousands of women. Her new book is out May 2024 and provides everything a woman needs to know to thrive during her hormonal transition and beyond. Follow Mary Claire Haver: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3TtYGrv TikTok: https://bit.ly/3v9U3sq Pre-Order Dr Mary’s new book here: https://amzn.to/41tQtW8 The Galveston Diet: https://amzn.to/3v7g9fu Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoy hearing about promoting female health and the power of nutrition, check out my conversation with the nutritional and functional health expert, Dr Mindy Pelz, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2mQOGzHtQc When does menopause start? What is menopause? How does menopause affect my marriage? Over 1.2 billion women are going through menopause right now. This leading expert uncovers the myths that have dominated our understanding for years. Dr Mary Claire Haver is a menopause expert, OBGYN, bestselling author and internet personality. She specialises in women's health, focusing on empowering and educating everyone to understand women’s bodies. In 2018, she founded 'The Galveston Diet', which became a bestseller in 2023. The Mary Claire Wellness Clinic, established in 2021, has helped to empower and educate thousands of women. Her new book is out May 2024 and provides everything a woman needs to know to thrive during her hormonal transition and beyond. Follow Mary Claire Haver: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3TtYGrv TikTok: https://bit.ly/3v9U3sq Pre-Order Dr Mary’s new book here: https://amzn.to/41tQtW8 The Galveston Diet: https://amzn.to/3v7g9fu Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe No.1 Menopause Doctor: They’re Lying To You About Menopause! Brand New Science! (Men Need To Listen Too!): Mary Claire Haverf4f39de0-6a3c-4529-91e5-7a5e8496a69cMon, 18 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +00005125https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Purified by Fire (2023) As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 352: Purified by Fire (2023)ef50d003-e43a-4ce8-ba30-c3ab2a98b2d6Mon, 18 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Purified by Fire (2023) As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 352: Purified by Fire (2023)7615c7cf-5153-4e8d-925f-f5d19a5d7654Mon, 18 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Purified by Fire (2023) As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 352: Purified by Fire (2023)0c95d27e-1991-44eb-8161-f4d43a0a4716Mon, 18 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Purified by Fire (2023) As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 352: Purified by Fire (2023)55831687-32c5-4e90-90e8-d435a90de03fMon, 18 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Summary of The Battle of Prayer Fr. Mike reviews this section of the Catechism, summarizing the battle of prayer and the prayer of the hour of Jesus. We are reminded that prayer is active, and we must engage in grace. The Catechism goes on to state that, “We pray as we live because we live as we pray.” In this, we see that God meets us where we are and wants us to pray always. Finally, Jesus’ prayer to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemane exemplifies humility, filial trust, honesty, and perseverance; modeling how we are to pray to the Father. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2752-2758. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike reviews this section of the Catechism, summarizing the battle of prayer and the prayer of the hour of Jesus. We are reminded that prayer is active, and we must engage in grace. The Catechism goes on to state that, “We pray as we live because we live as we pray.” In this, we see that God meets us where we are and wants us to pray always. Finally, Jesus’ prayer to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemane exemplifies humility, filial trust, honesty, and perseverance; modeling how we are to pray to the Father. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2752-2758. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 352: Summary of The Battle of Prayer2b3c314d-f5b3-4ad9-b2ce-ad8fe45c5caaMon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Summary of The Battle of Prayer Fr. Mike reviews this section of the Catechism, summarizing the battle of prayer and the prayer of the hour of Jesus. We are reminded that prayer is active, and we must engage in grace. The Catechism goes on to state that, “We pray as we live because we live as we pray.” In this, we see that God meets us where we are and wants us to pray always. Finally, Jesus’ prayer to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemane exemplifies humility, filial trust, honesty, and perseverance; modeling how we are to pray to the Father. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2752-2758. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike reviews this section of the Catechism, summarizing the battle of prayer and the prayer of the hour of Jesus. We are reminded that prayer is active, and we must engage in grace. The Catechism goes on to state that, “We pray as we live because we live as we pray.” In this, we see that God meets us where we are and wants us to pray always. Finally, Jesus’ prayer to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemane exemplifies humility, filial trust, honesty, and perseverance; modeling how we are to pray to the Father. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2752-2758. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 352: Summary of The Battle of Prayer2150719f-75ce-4bb9-b647-6790ccaa5bf9Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLovedFaith stepped out of the house alone with her soccer ball and sighed. Ever since her brothers had been born, her parents were always distracted. The twins always needed something, and it didn't feel like her parents had any time for her.Faith had thought it might be fun to start playing soccer, but whenever she asked her dad to practice with her, he always said he was busy.It's not fair! Faith thought as she kicked the ball against the side of the house. No one loves me anymore.Her uncle's pickup pulled into the driveway, and Faith sighed again as he got out. "You're here to see the twins?" she asked."To see all of you." Her uncle walked over to her. "Playing soccer?"Faith shrugged. "I was going to practice to see if I'm good enough for the team, but Dad doesn't have time to help me. He never does anymore." Her eyes filled with tears. "I think he just loves the twins now and not me.""That's not true," Uncle Rick said. "He still loves you.""It doesn't feel like it." Faith sniffled. "It doesn't feel like anyone loves me anymore.""A lot of people do. I do." Uncle Rick put his hand on her head. "Something to remember though when it feels like people don't love you is that God always does. His love is bigger and better than any love we can get from anyone else."Faith rested her foot on the soccer ball. "I guess I wasn't thinking about that.""God's love is high and deep and wide," Uncle Rick said. "No matter what people do to disappoint you or make you feel unloved, you can count on His love. Jesus loves you so much He died for you. He will always be there for you and care for you when others let you down.""Thanks," Faith said. Thinking about it made her feel a little better."Now, why don't I go inside and see if I can convince your dad to play soccer with us?" Uncle Rick said.Faith smiled. "Really?"Uncle Rick nodded. "I can try."Faith hugged her uncle. "Thanks, Uncle Rick. And thanks for listening to me and reminding me that I'm loved." –Bethany Acker

Faith stepped out of the house alone with her soccer ball and sighed. Ever since her brothers had been born, her parents were always distracted. The twins always needed something, and it didn't feel like her parents had any time for her.Faith had thought it might be fun to start playing soccer, but whenever she asked her dad to practice with her, he always said he was busy.It's not fair! Faith thought as she kicked the ball against the side of the house. No one loves me anymore.Her uncle's pickup pulled into the driveway, and Faith sighed again as he got out. "You're here to see the twins?" she asked."To see all of you." Her uncle walked over to her. "Playing soccer?"Faith shrugged. "I was going to practice to see if I'm good enough for the team, but Dad doesn't have time to help me. He never does anymore." Her eyes filled with tears. "I think he just loves the twins now and not me.""That's not true," Uncle Rick said. "He still loves you.""It doesn't feel like it." Faith sniffled. "It doesn't feel like anyone loves me anymore.""A lot of people do. I do." Uncle Rick put his hand on her head. "Something to remember though when it feels like people don't love you is that God always does. His love is bigger and better than any love we can get from anyone else."Faith rested her foot on the soccer ball. "I guess I wasn't thinking about that.""God's love is high and deep and wide," Uncle Rick said. "No matter what people do to disappoint you or make you feel unloved, you can count on His love. Jesus loves you so much He died for you. He will always be there for you and care for you when others let you down.""Thanks," Faith said. Thinking about it made her feel a little better."Now, why don't I go inside and see if I can convince your dad to play soccer with us?" Uncle Rick said.Faith smiled. "Really?"Uncle Rick nodded. "I can try."Faith hugged her uncle. "Thanks, Uncle Rick. And thanks for listening to me and reminding me that I'm loved." –Bethany Acker

Lovede6ed4b72-dfb0-4f41-98d9-859163dee646Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLovedFaith stepped out of the house alone with her soccer ball and sighed. Ever since her brothers had been born, her parents were always distracted. The twins always needed something, and it didn't feel like her parents had any time for her.Faith had thought it might be fun to start playing soccer, but whenever she asked her dad to practice with her, he always said he was busy.It's not fair! Faith thought as she kicked the ball against the side of the house. No one loves me anymore.Her uncle's pickup pulled into the driveway, and Faith sighed again as he got out. "You're here to see the twins?" she asked."To see all of you." Her uncle walked over to her. "Playing soccer?"Faith shrugged. "I was going to practice to see if I'm good enough for the team, but Dad doesn't have time to help me. He never does anymore." Her eyes filled with tears. "I think he just loves the twins now and not me.""That's not true," Uncle Rick said. "He still loves you.""It doesn't feel like it." Faith sniffled. "It doesn't feel like anyone loves me anymore.""A lot of people do. I do." Uncle Rick put his hand on her head. "Something to remember though when it feels like people don't love you is that God always does. His love is bigger and better than any love we can get from anyone else."Faith rested her foot on the soccer ball. "I guess I wasn't thinking about that.""God's love is high and deep and wide," Uncle Rick said. "No matter what people do to disappoint you or make you feel unloved, you can count on His love. Jesus loves you so much He died for you. He will always be there for you and care for you when others let you down.""Thanks," Faith said. Thinking about it made her feel a little better."Now, why don't I go inside and see if I can convince your dad to play soccer with us?" Uncle Rick said.Faith smiled. "Really?"Uncle Rick nodded. "I can try."Faith hugged her uncle. "Thanks, Uncle Rick. And thanks for listening to me and reminding me that I'm loved." –Bethany Acker

Faith stepped out of the house alone with her soccer ball and sighed. Ever since her brothers had been born, her parents were always distracted. The twins always needed something, and it didn't feel like her parents had any time for her.Faith had thought it might be fun to start playing soccer, but whenever she asked her dad to practice with her, he always said he was busy.It's not fair! Faith thought as she kicked the ball against the side of the house. No one loves me anymore.Her uncle's pickup pulled into the driveway, and Faith sighed again as he got out. "You're here to see the twins?" she asked."To see all of you." Her uncle walked over to her. "Playing soccer?"Faith shrugged. "I was going to practice to see if I'm good enough for the team, but Dad doesn't have time to help me. He never does anymore." Her eyes filled with tears. "I think he just loves the twins now and not me.""That's not true," Uncle Rick said. "He still loves you.""It doesn't feel like it." Faith sniffled. "It doesn't feel like anyone loves me anymore.""A lot of people do. I do." Uncle Rick put his hand on her head. "Something to remember though when it feels like people don't love you is that God always does. His love is bigger and better than any love we can get from anyone else."Faith rested her foot on the soccer ball. "I guess I wasn't thinking about that.""God's love is high and deep and wide," Uncle Rick said. "No matter what people do to disappoint you or make you feel unloved, you can count on His love. Jesus loves you so much He died for you. He will always be there for you and care for you when others let you down.""Thanks," Faith said. Thinking about it made her feel a little better."Now, why don't I go inside and see if I can convince your dad to play soccer with us?" Uncle Rick said.Faith smiled. "Really?"Uncle Rick nodded. "I can try."Faith hugged her uncle. "Thanks, Uncle Rick. And thanks for listening to me and reminding me that I'm loved." –Bethany Acker

Loved131c26d5-6e83-4577-af46-28d447685208Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: Draw Near to God (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 351: Draw Near to God (2023)5251691a-516f-4382-8fad-88d481e36722Sun, 17 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: Draw Near to God (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 351: Draw Near to God (2023)05b31a7e-9e45-42e6-9cb8-7adb5fbf7a52Sun, 17 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: Draw Near to God (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 351: Draw Near to God (2023)d798d6d8-7eb3-4496-919e-683b97276e57Sun, 17 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: Draw Near to God (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 351: Draw Near to God (2023)6facab6b-9220-4ed2-ba41-d4ce30ae520aSun, 17 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: The Prayer of the Hour of Jesus Looking at the prayer of the Hour of Jesus, we learn from the Catechism that it “embraces the whole economy of creation and salvation, as well as his death and Resurrection.” This prayer summarizes everything: “God and the world; the Word and the flesh; eternal life and time; the love that hands itself over and the sin that betrays it; the disciples present and those who will believe in him by their word; humiliation and glory. It is the prayer of unity.” Fr. Mike reiterates that this prayer from the Son to the Father allows us to pray as sons and daughters of Christ and give glory to the Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2746-2751. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Looking at the prayer of the Hour of Jesus, we learn from the Catechism that it “embraces the whole economy of creation and salvation, as well as his death and Resurrection.” This prayer summarizes everything: “God and the world; the Word and the flesh; eternal life and time; the love that hands itself over and the sin that betrays it; the disciples present and those who will believe in him by their word; humiliation and glory. It is the prayer of unity.” Fr. Mike reiterates that this prayer from the Son to the Father allows us to pray as sons and daughters of Christ and give glory to the Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2746-2751. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 351: The Prayer of the Hour of Jesus 1da9426e-e63c-4012-9997-bcc1dd44e1c2Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: The Prayer of the Hour of Jesus Looking at the prayer of the Hour of Jesus, we learn from the Catechism that it “embraces the whole economy of creation and salvation, as well as his death and Resurrection.” This prayer summarizes everything: “God and the world; the Word and the flesh; eternal life and time; the love that hands itself over and the sin that betrays it; the disciples present and those who will believe in him by their word; humiliation and glory. It is the prayer of unity.” Fr. Mike reiterates that this prayer from the Son to the Father allows us to pray as sons and daughters of Christ and give glory to the Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2746-2751. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Looking at the prayer of the Hour of Jesus, we learn from the Catechism that it “embraces the whole economy of creation and salvation, as well as his death and Resurrection.” This prayer summarizes everything: “God and the world; the Word and the flesh; eternal life and time; the love that hands itself over and the sin that betrays it; the disciples present and those who will believe in him by their word; humiliation and glory. It is the prayer of unity.” Fr. Mike reiterates that this prayer from the Son to the Father allows us to pray as sons and daughters of Christ and give glory to the Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2746-2751. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 351: The Prayer of the Hour of Jesus 9fe03783-657a-42bb-b74d-a5d621a58dd7Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBorn to Be Our “Saver” "Grandpa, look at this map book I found," said Casey."That's my old atlas," Grandpa answered. "I used that atlas to teach your mom about places of the world." Grandpa turned some pages and said, "See that green star? I put that on the town where I was born in Iowa. This other star is where Grandma was born." Then he turned to a page that showed the whole United States. There was a star on Iowa and a star on New Mexico. "Look, here's New Mexico where we live," said Casey. She traced a line between the two states. "Grandpa, you started in Iowa, and now you and Grandma live in New Mexico, right across the street from us!""Yes, we moved a thousand miles to be close to the people we love most." Grandpa showed Casey another map with green stars on it. "My parents were born here, in Austria." "Austria? Kangaroos live there!" Casey said."No, honey, kangaroos live in Australia. Austria is a country in Europe." Casey turned some pages and found a map with a large gold star on it. Grandpa touched the star and said, "I know someone who was born here, and so do you.""Is it Uncle Gilbert? Mom said he lives far away.""No. Jesus was born in Bethlehem. I put a special star on it, like the star that shone there when He was born. After Jesus was born, what happened to Him?" Grandpa asked. "He grew up, and He was the only person who never sinned. But we do sin, so we need a saver." "Savior," corrected Grandpa. "Then what happened?""He died on the cross, but then He rose again, and now He lives in us because we trust in Him," said Casey. "That's right. Grandma and I moved a long way to live close to you, but Jesus came all the way from heaven to save us so He could live in us. We were separated from Him because of our sin, so Jesus became human and died for us. When we trust in Him, He is always with us through the Holy Spirit, and one day we'll see Him face-to-face." Casey smiled and said, "I'm glad He came to be our saver." "Savior," said Grandpa with a wink. "Me too." –Teresa Ambord

"Grandpa, look at this map book I found," said Casey."That's my old atlas," Grandpa answered. "I used that atlas to teach your mom about places of the world." Grandpa turned some pages and said, "See that green star? I put that on the town where I was born in Iowa. This other star is where Grandma was born." Then he turned to a page that showed the whole United States. There was a star on Iowa and a star on New Mexico. "Look, here's New Mexico where we live," said Casey. She traced a line between the two states. "Grandpa, you started in Iowa, and now you and Grandma live in New Mexico, right across the street from us!""Yes, we moved a thousand miles to be close to the people we love most." Grandpa showed Casey another map with green stars on it. "My parents were born here, in Austria." "Austria? Kangaroos live there!" Casey said."No, honey, kangaroos live in Australia. Austria is a country in Europe." Casey turned some pages and found a map with a large gold star on it. Grandpa touched the star and said, "I know someone who was born here, and so do you.""Is it Uncle Gilbert? Mom said he lives far away.""No. Jesus was born in Bethlehem. I put a special star on it, like the star that shone there when He was born. After Jesus was born, what happened to Him?" Grandpa asked. "He grew up, and He was the only person who never sinned. But we do sin, so we need a saver." "Savior," corrected Grandpa. "Then what happened?""He died on the cross, but then He rose again, and now He lives in us because we trust in Him," said Casey. "That's right. Grandma and I moved a long way to live close to you, but Jesus came all the way from heaven to save us so He could live in us. We were separated from Him because of our sin, so Jesus became human and died for us. When we trust in Him, He is always with us through the Holy Spirit, and one day we'll see Him face-to-face." Casey smiled and said, "I'm glad He came to be our saver." "Savior," said Grandpa with a wink. "Me too." –Teresa Ambord

Born to Be Our “Saver” 154ab3c9-f558-4fcd-899e-f3bcf4663558Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBorn to Be Our “Saver” "Grandpa, look at this map book I found," said Casey."That's my old atlas," Grandpa answered. "I used that atlas to teach your mom about places of the world." Grandpa turned some pages and said, "See that green star? I put that on the town where I was born in Iowa. This other star is where Grandma was born." Then he turned to a page that showed the whole United States. There was a star on Iowa and a star on New Mexico. "Look, here's New Mexico where we live," said Casey. She traced a line between the two states. "Grandpa, you started in Iowa, and now you and Grandma live in New Mexico, right across the street from us!""Yes, we moved a thousand miles to be close to the people we love most." Grandpa showed Casey another map with green stars on it. "My parents were born here, in Austria." "Austria? Kangaroos live there!" Casey said."No, honey, kangaroos live in Australia. Austria is a country in Europe." Casey turned some pages and found a map with a large gold star on it. Grandpa touched the star and said, "I know someone who was born here, and so do you.""Is it Uncle Gilbert? Mom said he lives far away.""No. Jesus was born in Bethlehem. I put a special star on it, like the star that shone there when He was born. After Jesus was born, what happened to Him?" Grandpa asked. "He grew up, and He was the only person who never sinned. But we do sin, so we need a saver." "Savior," corrected Grandpa. "Then what happened?""He died on the cross, but then He rose again, and now He lives in us because we trust in Him," said Casey. "That's right. Grandma and I moved a long way to live close to you, but Jesus came all the way from heaven to save us so He could live in us. We were separated from Him because of our sin, so Jesus became human and died for us. When we trust in Him, He is always with us through the Holy Spirit, and one day we'll see Him face-to-face." Casey smiled and said, "I'm glad He came to be our saver." "Savior," said Grandpa with a wink. "Me too." –Teresa Ambord

"Grandpa, look at this map book I found," said Casey."That's my old atlas," Grandpa answered. "I used that atlas to teach your mom about places of the world." Grandpa turned some pages and said, "See that green star? I put that on the town where I was born in Iowa. This other star is where Grandma was born." Then he turned to a page that showed the whole United States. There was a star on Iowa and a star on New Mexico. "Look, here's New Mexico where we live," said Casey. She traced a line between the two states. "Grandpa, you started in Iowa, and now you and Grandma live in New Mexico, right across the street from us!""Yes, we moved a thousand miles to be close to the people we love most." Grandpa showed Casey another map with green stars on it. "My parents were born here, in Austria." "Austria? Kangaroos live there!" Casey said."No, honey, kangaroos live in Australia. Austria is a country in Europe." Casey turned some pages and found a map with a large gold star on it. Grandpa touched the star and said, "I know someone who was born here, and so do you.""Is it Uncle Gilbert? Mom said he lives far away.""No. Jesus was born in Bethlehem. I put a special star on it, like the star that shone there when He was born. After Jesus was born, what happened to Him?" Grandpa asked. "He grew up, and He was the only person who never sinned. But we do sin, so we need a saver." "Savior," corrected Grandpa. "Then what happened?""He died on the cross, but then He rose again, and now He lives in us because we trust in Him," said Casey. "That's right. Grandma and I moved a long way to live close to you, but Jesus came all the way from heaven to save us so He could live in us. We were separated from Him because of our sin, so Jesus became human and died for us. When we trust in Him, He is always with us through the Holy Spirit, and one day we'll see Him face-to-face." Casey smiled and said, "I'm glad He came to be our saver." "Savior," said Grandpa with a wink. "Me too." –Teresa Ambord

Born to Be Our “Saver” 54beeaec-ad2c-4428-96bc-d1c2674de83bSun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: The Tales of Two Exorcists, Part 2Father Szada and Father Reehil share some of their most sobering encounters with the Adversary.

Father Szada and Father Reehil share some of their most sobering encounters with the Adversary.

fullBONUS: The Tales of Two Exorcists, Part 2ac3b9329-2755-4374-a3c5-795f67ae22acSat, 16 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/17/23 Main Character: Don't Wait Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. We won't be able to rejoice, pray, or give thanks always unless we rejoice, pray, and give thanks now. Main Character syndrome can lead us to believe that we are in control. But there are many circumstances that are out of our control. We can often only control how we respond to our circumstances. As Christians, we choose to rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances. Mass Readings from December 17, 2023: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 Luke 1:46-50, 53-541 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28

Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. We won't be able to rejoice, pray, or give thanks always unless we rejoice, pray, and give thanks now. Main Character syndrome can lead us to believe that we are in control. But there are many circumstances that are out of our control. We can often only control how we respond to our circumstances. As Christians, we choose to rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances. Mass Readings from December 17, 2023: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 Luke 1:46-50, 53-541 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28

full12/17/23 Main Character: Don't Waitc5999fc5-5bf2-4bfb-8f05-e36e67632238Sat, 16 Dec 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/17/23 Main Character: Don't Wait Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. We won't be able to rejoice, pray, or give thanks always unless we rejoice, pray, and give thanks now. Main Character syndrome can lead us to believe that we are in control. But there are many circumstances that are out of our control. We can often only control how we respond to our circumstances. As Christians, we choose to rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances. Mass Readings from December 17, 2023: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 Luke 1:46-50, 53-541 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28

Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. We won't be able to rejoice, pray, or give thanks always unless we rejoice, pray, and give thanks now. Main Character syndrome can lead us to believe that we are in control. But there are many circumstances that are out of our control. We can often only control how we respond to our circumstances. As Christians, we choose to rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances. Mass Readings from December 17, 2023: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 Luke 1:46-50, 53-541 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28

full12/17/23 Main Character: Don't Wait9005bb0b-deb8-4b06-bee6-2102fbe8d436Sat, 16 Dec 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/17/23 Main Character: Don't Wait Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. We won't be able to rejoice, pray, or give thanks always unless we rejoice, pray, and give thanks now. Main Character syndrome can lead us to believe that we are in control. But there are many circumstances that are out of our control. We can often only control how we respond to our circumstances. As Christians, we choose to rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances. Mass Readings from December 17, 2023: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 Luke 1:46-50, 53-541 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28

Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. We won't be able to rejoice, pray, or give thanks always unless we rejoice, pray, and give thanks now. Main Character syndrome can lead us to believe that we are in control. But there are many circumstances that are out of our control. We can often only control how we respond to our circumstances. As Christians, we choose to rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances. Mass Readings from December 17, 2023: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 Luke 1:46-50, 53-541 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28

full12/17/23 Main Character: Don't Waitad4f42f8-60b3-4b71-a432-473aa8ac0e4cSat, 16 Dec 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Faith and Works (2023) Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 350: Faith and Works (2023)78a93d7d-57e7-409a-81d4-56627f67dae7Sat, 16 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Faith and Works (2023) Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 350: Faith and Works (2023)6c3e00c2-687b-4081-9d38-44fa6ef5844dSat, 16 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Faith and Works (2023) Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 350: Faith and Works (2023)c0786195-614f-40d2-a1c4-572b41f405e3Sat, 16 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Faith and Works (2023) Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 350: Faith and Works (2023)04ebfa48-045e-49c8-8007-937bd665db4cSat, 16 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Persevering in Prayer The Catechism teaches about the effectiveness of prayer and how to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike explains that although God already knows what we need before we ask, he wants us to pray, and he extends us dignity by allowing us to pray and ask for what we need. In the process of prayer, we are able to learn the heart of the Father, grow closer to him, and become more like him. The Catechism goes on to state that when it comes to prayer, it is always possible, a vital necessity, and inseparable from the Christian life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2738-2745. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism teaches about the effectiveness of prayer and how to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike explains that although God already knows what we need before we ask, he wants us to pray, and he extends us dignity by allowing us to pray and ask for what we need. In the process of prayer, we are able to learn the heart of the Father, grow closer to him, and become more like him. The Catechism goes on to state that when it comes to prayer, it is always possible, a vital necessity, and inseparable from the Christian life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2738-2745. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 350: Persevering in Prayer 7b511121-9d75-4ad3-9199-492ef8550647Sat, 16 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Persevering in Prayer The Catechism teaches about the effectiveness of prayer and how to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike explains that although God already knows what we need before we ask, he wants us to pray, and he extends us dignity by allowing us to pray and ask for what we need. In the process of prayer, we are able to learn the heart of the Father, grow closer to him, and become more like him. The Catechism goes on to state that when it comes to prayer, it is always possible, a vital necessity, and inseparable from the Christian life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2738-2745. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism teaches about the effectiveness of prayer and how to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike explains that although God already knows what we need before we ask, he wants us to pray, and he extends us dignity by allowing us to pray and ask for what we need. In the process of prayer, we are able to learn the heart of the Father, grow closer to him, and become more like him. The Catechism goes on to state that when it comes to prayer, it is always possible, a vital necessity, and inseparable from the Christian life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2738-2745. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 350: Persevering in Prayer bda8c915-e43d-47f8-811c-189eedb43206Sat, 16 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCredit Due"Guess what, Mom?" Taylor yelled breathlessly, running up the driveway to where her mom was painting the window trim of their new house. "I got the lead part in the school play!" "Oh, Taylor! That's terrific!" Mom put her paintbrush down and hugged her daughter. "Yeah," said Taylor. "It's about time my teachers notice how good at acting I am. Oh! We also got the results of our band tryouts today. I'm first chair flute! I did it!" Taylor danced around. "And I got an A on a tough math test too. This is the best day of my life!""Wow, honey! That's great. But…" Mom motioned for Taylor to sit down beside her on the porch swing."What is it?" asked Taylor. "You do so well in math, and you're also very talented in music and drama," said Mom. "But how much credit can you actually take?"Taylor was puzzled. "How much credit can I…" Suddenly her face broke into a smile. "Oh, sorry, Mom! You helped me with the audition lines for the play, and Dad quizzed me in math. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" "Okay! Enough!" Mom laughed. "That's not what I meant. Think about it this way--we're enjoying our brand-new house, right? Well, if it could talk, should it be bragging about how well-built and beautiful it is?" "Of course not!" Taylor giggled. "Dad should get the credit! He built it--well, him and the workers from his construction company." "So you think it would be ridiculous for the house to praise itself for its top-notch design and structure instead of giving credit to the builder?" Taylor nodded. "Well," Mom continued, "the Bible says we are God's workmanship. He's the one who created us and gave us the talents we have--yet nothing we can do could ever compare to the great things He has done, like saving us from sin and changing people's hearts. Sounds to me like He deserves the credit and praise, not us. What do you think?"Taylor sighed. "You're right, Mom. I need to give God the credit for the things I can do." –Lyn Jackson

"Guess what, Mom?" Taylor yelled breathlessly, running up the driveway to where her mom was painting the window trim of their new house. "I got the lead part in the school play!" "Oh, Taylor! That's terrific!" Mom put her paintbrush down and hugged her daughter. "Yeah," said Taylor. "It's about time my teachers notice how good at acting I am. Oh! We also got the results of our band tryouts today. I'm first chair flute! I did it!" Taylor danced around. "And I got an A on a tough math test too. This is the best day of my life!""Wow, honey! That's great. But…" Mom motioned for Taylor to sit down beside her on the porch swing."What is it?" asked Taylor. "You do so well in math, and you're also very talented in music and drama," said Mom. "But how much credit can you actually take?"Taylor was puzzled. "How much credit can I…" Suddenly her face broke into a smile. "Oh, sorry, Mom! You helped me with the audition lines for the play, and Dad quizzed me in math. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" "Okay! Enough!" Mom laughed. "That's not what I meant. Think about it this way--we're enjoying our brand-new house, right? Well, if it could talk, should it be bragging about how well-built and beautiful it is?" "Of course not!" Taylor giggled. "Dad should get the credit! He built it--well, him and the workers from his construction company." "So you think it would be ridiculous for the house to praise itself for its top-notch design and structure instead of giving credit to the builder?" Taylor nodded. "Well," Mom continued, "the Bible says we are God's workmanship. He's the one who created us and gave us the talents we have--yet nothing we can do could ever compare to the great things He has done, like saving us from sin and changing people's hearts. Sounds to me like He deserves the credit and praise, not us. What do you think?"Taylor sighed. "You're right, Mom. I need to give God the credit for the things I can do." –Lyn Jackson

Credit Due03fbd74a-a661-4fd8-bfec-796c545e683bSat, 16 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCredit Due"Guess what, Mom?" Taylor yelled breathlessly, running up the driveway to where her mom was painting the window trim of their new house. "I got the lead part in the school play!" "Oh, Taylor! That's terrific!" Mom put her paintbrush down and hugged her daughter. "Yeah," said Taylor. "It's about time my teachers notice how good at acting I am. Oh! We also got the results of our band tryouts today. I'm first chair flute! I did it!" Taylor danced around. "And I got an A on a tough math test too. This is the best day of my life!""Wow, honey! That's great. But…" Mom motioned for Taylor to sit down beside her on the porch swing."What is it?" asked Taylor. "You do so well in math, and you're also very talented in music and drama," said Mom. "But how much credit can you actually take?"Taylor was puzzled. "How much credit can I…" Suddenly her face broke into a smile. "Oh, sorry, Mom! You helped me with the audition lines for the play, and Dad quizzed me in math. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" "Okay! Enough!" Mom laughed. "That's not what I meant. Think about it this way--we're enjoying our brand-new house, right? Well, if it could talk, should it be bragging about how well-built and beautiful it is?" "Of course not!" Taylor giggled. "Dad should get the credit! He built it--well, him and the workers from his construction company." "So you think it would be ridiculous for the house to praise itself for its top-notch design and structure instead of giving credit to the builder?" Taylor nodded. "Well," Mom continued, "the Bible says we are God's workmanship. He's the one who created us and gave us the talents we have--yet nothing we can do could ever compare to the great things He has done, like saving us from sin and changing people's hearts. Sounds to me like He deserves the credit and praise, not us. What do you think?"Taylor sighed. "You're right, Mom. I need to give God the credit for the things I can do." –Lyn Jackson

"Guess what, Mom?" Taylor yelled breathlessly, running up the driveway to where her mom was painting the window trim of their new house. "I got the lead part in the school play!" "Oh, Taylor! That's terrific!" Mom put her paintbrush down and hugged her daughter. "Yeah," said Taylor. "It's about time my teachers notice how good at acting I am. Oh! We also got the results of our band tryouts today. I'm first chair flute! I did it!" Taylor danced around. "And I got an A on a tough math test too. This is the best day of my life!""Wow, honey! That's great. But…" Mom motioned for Taylor to sit down beside her on the porch swing."What is it?" asked Taylor. "You do so well in math, and you're also very talented in music and drama," said Mom. "But how much credit can you actually take?"Taylor was puzzled. "How much credit can I…" Suddenly her face broke into a smile. "Oh, sorry, Mom! You helped me with the audition lines for the play, and Dad quizzed me in math. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" "Okay! Enough!" Mom laughed. "That's not what I meant. Think about it this way--we're enjoying our brand-new house, right? Well, if it could talk, should it be bragging about how well-built and beautiful it is?" "Of course not!" Taylor giggled. "Dad should get the credit! He built it--well, him and the workers from his construction company." "So you think it would be ridiculous for the house to praise itself for its top-notch design and structure instead of giving credit to the builder?" Taylor nodded. "Well," Mom continued, "the Bible says we are God's workmanship. He's the one who created us and gave us the talents we have--yet nothing we can do could ever compare to the great things He has done, like saving us from sin and changing people's hearts. Sounds to me like He deserves the credit and praise, not us. What do you think?"Taylor sighed. "You're right, Mom. I need to give God the credit for the things I can do." –Lyn Jackson

Credit Due002f75f3-7f84-4045-a94e-b4178ac5ce9eSat, 16 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSingleness | Girls Gone Biblehi guys. we're single. and today we talk about it and let you in on our personal lives in a way we haven't before. we know this episode is a long one... we debated splitting it into two parts but decided it was best to keep it together as we didn't want the second half without the lead up &amp; scripture in the first. the first hour of this episode is all things singleness-- from a biblical standpoint. we talk about why it is a gift (we knowwwww it feels like a curse, we know), what to do when your single, and how to look at it as a blessing with scripture to back it up. the second hour (at almost exactly the 60:00 mark) we just let loose. we had been getting so many messages of GGB gang wanting us to let our goofy sides shine for at least one episode-- and we definitely did just that! we had you guys ask us questions and we answered them. the most personal questions might i add (ex's, break ups, who we're currently dating, our ideal types, our worst first dates, our icks &amp; red flags). we spend the second hour doing what we do best, laughing til it hurts. we hope you stay for the whole episode. we love you more than you know. Jesus loves you even more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hi guys. we're single. and today we talk about it and let you in on our personal lives in a way we haven't before. we know this episode is a long one... we debated splitting it into two parts but decided it was best to keep it together as we didn't want the second half without the lead up &amp; scripture in the first. the first hour of this episode is all things singleness-- from a biblical standpoint. we talk about why it is a gift (we knowwwww it feels like a curse, we know), what to do when your single, and how to look at it as a blessing with scripture to back it up. the second hour (at almost exactly the 60:00 mark) we just let loose. we had been getting so many messages of GGB gang wanting us to let our goofy sides shine for at least one episode-- and we definitely did just that! we had you guys ask us questions and we answered them. the most personal questions might i add (ex's, break ups, who we're currently dating, our ideal types, our worst first dates, our icks &amp; red flags). we spend the second hour doing what we do best, laughing til it hurts. we hope you stay for the whole episode. we love you more than you know. Jesus loves you even more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullSingleness | Girls Gone Bible712e37e4-44ed-425e-9c75-75c9f403b955Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +00006657https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS2 EP1. Is Manifestation Real?Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to the second season of CWCOI ! We are so excited to be back with you all after a few weeks away. In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, talks about something that has been heavily practiced in our generation - and that is manifestation. Ally speaks further on how manifestation can easily distract us and keep us from trusting God and his timing/plan for our lives. God is the only one who is in control over the things that happen to us - good and bad. We shouldn&#39;t have to carry the weight of those things and learn to fully trust God and the blessings he gives us ! We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to the second season of CWCOI ! We are so excited to be back with you all after a few weeks away. In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, talks about something that has been heavily practiced in our generation - and that is manifestation. Ally speaks further on how manifestation can easily distract us and keep us from trusting God and his timing/plan for our lives. God is the only one who is in control over the things that happen to us - good and bad. We shouldn&#39;t have to carry the weight of those things and learn to fully trust God and the blessings he gives us ! We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! If you would like to give to CWCOI and support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS2 EP1. Is Manifestation Real?0546eefd-bb9b-4058-a600-e26940c0bdeeFri, 15 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 140: The 2 Minute Trick That Beats Procrastinating For Good: Ali AbdaalIn this moment, YouTube and productivity expert, Ali Abdaal discusses the power of consistency and how to overcome procrastination. Ali discusses the power of compounding interest, and how small actions over time can snowball into trigger larger rapid changes such as viral success from making a YouTube video every week for 2 years. However, to get to this position, Ali says you have to first learn to love the process, moving away from an outcome based mindset that means success is out of your control, and instead to a view of success that comes from within. To get there first means overcoming hurdles such as procrastination. In order to do this, Ali says you should move away from focusing on a large end goal and instead focus on a series of smaller goals along the was. So rather than worrying about moving a whole mountain, people should focus on moving one pebble at a time. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/kHoT6TnDwFb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Ali: https://aliabdaal.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@aliabdaal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, YouTube and productivity expert, Ali Abdaal discusses the power of consistency and how to overcome procrastination. Ali discusses the power of compounding interest, and how small actions over time can snowball into trigger larger rapid changes such as viral success from making a YouTube video every week for 2 years. However, to get to this position, Ali says you have to first learn to love the process, moving away from an outcome based mindset that means success is out of your control, and instead to a view of success that comes from within. To get there first means overcoming hurdles such as procrastination. In order to do this, Ali says you should move away from focusing on a large end goal and instead focus on a series of smaller goals along the was. So rather than worrying about moving a whole mountain, people should focus on moving one pebble at a time. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/kHoT6TnDwFb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Ali: https://aliabdaal.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@aliabdaal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 140: The 2 Minute Trick That Beats Procrastinating For Good: Ali Abdaald6c82184-9403-42ed-bb40-52690a6c7447Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000844https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Holy Indifference (2023) Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 349: Holy Indifference (2023)7a45a353-a142-4d8d-813c-97c031e59c46Fri, 15 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Holy Indifference (2023) Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 349: Holy Indifference (2023)e9bb7e87-17e6-49d6-8615-3685dbef5376Fri, 15 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Holy Indifference (2023) Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 349: Holy Indifference (2023)2aa08228-0de5-4106-a56d-49fd165c0de0Fri, 15 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Holy Indifference (2023) Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 349: Holy Indifference (2023)3f3fb286-0ff8-4d64-868f-a57957aad0afFri, 15 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Temptation, Trust, and Prayer What motivates our prayer? Do we see God as our “divine genie,” or do we look to him as our Father? We learn that the most common temptation in prayer is a lack of faith. Another major temptation is acedia or sloth. In the face of these temptations of presumption and discouragement, we must respond with filial trust in God our Father, the giver of all good gifts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2732-2737. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What motivates our prayer? Do we see God as our “divine genie,” or do we look to him as our Father? We learn that the most common temptation in prayer is a lack of faith. Another major temptation is acedia or sloth. In the face of these temptations of presumption and discouragement, we must respond with filial trust in God our Father, the giver of all good gifts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2732-2737. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 349: Temptation, Trust, and Prayerc728ce7a-b267-4741-a6d4-3aba5ebeadb2Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Temptation, Trust, and Prayer What motivates our prayer? Do we see God as our “divine genie,” or do we look to him as our Father? We learn that the most common temptation in prayer is a lack of faith. Another major temptation is acedia or sloth. In the face of these temptations of presumption and discouragement, we must respond with filial trust in God our Father, the giver of all good gifts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2732-2737. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What motivates our prayer? Do we see God as our “divine genie,” or do we look to him as our Father? We learn that the most common temptation in prayer is a lack of faith. Another major temptation is acedia or sloth. In the face of these temptations of presumption and discouragement, we must respond with filial trust in God our Father, the giver of all good gifts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2732-2737. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 349: Temptation, Trust, and Prayere8635996-a94a-4308-9511-203bd6406088Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMold Me"Grandma, let's play a guessing game," Aiden said after his parents dropped him off at his grandmother's house for the afternoon. "I'll tell you a riddle about what I have in my backpack, and you try to guess what it is. Here goes. I come in lots of colors. I am constantly changing. You've most likely played with me. Guess what I am!""Hmm." Grandma rubbed her forehead. "Can I have another hint?""Nope. Time's up!" Aiden reached into his bag and pulled out some plastic containers. "It's playdough!""That was a good one!" said Grandma. "I suppose you're going to want to take that stuff out of the containers now, aren't you?" Aiden smiled and nodded, and for the next hour, Grandma and Aiden squished and molded the playdough into every shape they could think of. "Yesterday I looked online to find facts about playdough for a project at school, which made me think to bring some here," Aiden said as he rolled a piece of yellow dough across the table. "Did you know that it was first invented in the 1930s as wallpaper cleaner? Or that over three billion containers of playdough have been sold? That's enough playdough to stretch all the way to the moon!" Aiden put the last piece of dough in place and showed off his creation. "Look, a hamburger and French fries!" "Mmm, yummy!" Grandma pinched the end of her ball of blue dough to make a fin. "I made a blue whale.""Cool!" said Aiden. "I love playdough. You can make anything with it!"Grandma nodded. "Yes, it's fun to play with. But did you know we can learn from it too?" Aiden shook his head. "God's children should be like playdough in His hands," said Grandma. "Playdough is soft and workable, allowing people to shape it however they think is best. And we need to be the same with God, letting Him shape our attitudes and desires so we'll be more like Jesus.""So, just like playdough, God will mold us the way He knows is best?" asked Aiden.Grandma nodded. "We can trust Him to shape us into the people He wants us to be--people who reflect the love of Jesus to others." -Lucinda J. Rollings

"Grandma, let's play a guessing game," Aiden said after his parents dropped him off at his grandmother's house for the afternoon. "I'll tell you a riddle about what I have in my backpack, and you try to guess what it is. Here goes. I come in lots of colors. I am constantly changing. You've most likely played with me. Guess what I am!""Hmm." Grandma rubbed her forehead. "Can I have another hint?""Nope. Time's up!" Aiden reached into his bag and pulled out some plastic containers. "It's playdough!""That was a good one!" said Grandma. "I suppose you're going to want to take that stuff out of the containers now, aren't you?" Aiden smiled and nodded, and for the next hour, Grandma and Aiden squished and molded the playdough into every shape they could think of. "Yesterday I looked online to find facts about playdough for a project at school, which made me think to bring some here," Aiden said as he rolled a piece of yellow dough across the table. "Did you know that it was first invented in the 1930s as wallpaper cleaner? Or that over three billion containers of playdough have been sold? That's enough playdough to stretch all the way to the moon!" Aiden put the last piece of dough in place and showed off his creation. "Look, a hamburger and French fries!" "Mmm, yummy!" Grandma pinched the end of her ball of blue dough to make a fin. "I made a blue whale.""Cool!" said Aiden. "I love playdough. You can make anything with it!"Grandma nodded. "Yes, it's fun to play with. But did you know we can learn from it too?" Aiden shook his head. "God's children should be like playdough in His hands," said Grandma. "Playdough is soft and workable, allowing people to shape it however they think is best. And we need to be the same with God, letting Him shape our attitudes and desires so we'll be more like Jesus.""So, just like playdough, God will mold us the way He knows is best?" asked Aiden.Grandma nodded. "We can trust Him to shape us into the people He wants us to be--people who reflect the love of Jesus to others." -Lucinda J. Rollings

Mold Me698de6d5-bb1d-428a-a259-147e1ca6eeb7Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMold Me"Grandma, let's play a guessing game," Aiden said after his parents dropped him off at his grandmother's house for the afternoon. "I'll tell you a riddle about what I have in my backpack, and you try to guess what it is. Here goes. I come in lots of colors. I am constantly changing. You've most likely played with me. Guess what I am!""Hmm." Grandma rubbed her forehead. "Can I have another hint?""Nope. Time's up!" Aiden reached into his bag and pulled out some plastic containers. "It's playdough!""That was a good one!" said Grandma. "I suppose you're going to want to take that stuff out of the containers now, aren't you?" Aiden smiled and nodded, and for the next hour, Grandma and Aiden squished and molded the playdough into every shape they could think of. "Yesterday I looked online to find facts about playdough for a project at school, which made me think to bring some here," Aiden said as he rolled a piece of yellow dough across the table. "Did you know that it was first invented in the 1930s as wallpaper cleaner? Or that over three billion containers of playdough have been sold? That's enough playdough to stretch all the way to the moon!" Aiden put the last piece of dough in place and showed off his creation. "Look, a hamburger and French fries!" "Mmm, yummy!" Grandma pinched the end of her ball of blue dough to make a fin. "I made a blue whale.""Cool!" said Aiden. "I love playdough. You can make anything with it!"Grandma nodded. "Yes, it's fun to play with. But did you know we can learn from it too?" Aiden shook his head. "God's children should be like playdough in His hands," said Grandma. "Playdough is soft and workable, allowing people to shape it however they think is best. And we need to be the same with God, letting Him shape our attitudes and desires so we'll be more like Jesus.""So, just like playdough, God will mold us the way He knows is best?" asked Aiden.Grandma nodded. "We can trust Him to shape us into the people He wants us to be--people who reflect the love of Jesus to others." -Lucinda J. Rollings

"Grandma, let's play a guessing game," Aiden said after his parents dropped him off at his grandmother's house for the afternoon. "I'll tell you a riddle about what I have in my backpack, and you try to guess what it is. Here goes. I come in lots of colors. I am constantly changing. You've most likely played with me. Guess what I am!""Hmm." Grandma rubbed her forehead. "Can I have another hint?""Nope. Time's up!" Aiden reached into his bag and pulled out some plastic containers. "It's playdough!""That was a good one!" said Grandma. "I suppose you're going to want to take that stuff out of the containers now, aren't you?" Aiden smiled and nodded, and for the next hour, Grandma and Aiden squished and molded the playdough into every shape they could think of. "Yesterday I looked online to find facts about playdough for a project at school, which made me think to bring some here," Aiden said as he rolled a piece of yellow dough across the table. "Did you know that it was first invented in the 1930s as wallpaper cleaner? Or that over three billion containers of playdough have been sold? That's enough playdough to stretch all the way to the moon!" Aiden put the last piece of dough in place and showed off his creation. "Look, a hamburger and French fries!" "Mmm, yummy!" Grandma pinched the end of her ball of blue dough to make a fin. "I made a blue whale.""Cool!" said Aiden. "I love playdough. You can make anything with it!"Grandma nodded. "Yes, it's fun to play with. But did you know we can learn from it too?" Aiden shook his head. "God's children should be like playdough in His hands," said Grandma. "Playdough is soft and workable, allowing people to shape it however they think is best. And we need to be the same with God, letting Him shape our attitudes and desires so we'll be more like Jesus.""So, just like playdough, God will mold us the way He knows is best?" asked Aiden.Grandma nodded. "We can trust Him to shape us into the people He wants us to be--people who reflect the love of Jesus to others." -Lucinda J. Rollings

Mold Me99af001b-185a-4e1a-aaa4-8adfb58f3157Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYou CAN Quit Porn. Here’s How. This is not the first video on Ascension Presents about how to overcome an addiction to pornography, but it might be one of the simplest and most actionable. Since 2000, Covenant Eyes has been a leader in the online accountability space. They are the #1 app for helping people find freedom from pornography. Their accountability software monitors images on device screens and sends a report to a trusted friend (ally) who holds you accountable for both your online and offline choices. Today, Fr. Mike asks you to make this the next step towards freedom for you or someone you love: covenanteyes.sjv.io/rQBEmvSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

This is not the first video on Ascension Presents about how to overcome an addiction to pornography, but it might be one of the simplest and most actionable. Since 2000, Covenant Eyes has been a leader in the online accountability space. They are the #1 app for helping people find freedom from pornography. Their accountability software monitors images on device screens and sends a report to a trusted friend (ally) who holds you accountable for both your online and offline choices. Today, Fr. Mike asks you to make this the next step towards freedom for you or someone you love: covenanteyes.sjv.io/rQBEmvSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullYou CAN Quit Porn. Here’s How.737f914a-3cb6-4e86-9ae4-261373357bdfThu, 14 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYou CAN Quit Porn. Here’s How. This is not the first video on Ascension Presents about how to overcome an addiction to pornography, but it might be one of the simplest and most actionable. Since 2000, Covenant Eyes has been a leader in the online accountability space. They are the #1 app for helping people find freedom from pornography. Their accountability software monitors images on device screens and sends a report to a trusted friend (ally) who holds you accountable for both your online and offline choices. Today, Fr. Mike asks you to make this the next step towards freedom for you or someone you love: covenanteyes.sjv.io/rQBEmvSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

This is not the first video on Ascension Presents about how to overcome an addiction to pornography, but it might be one of the simplest and most actionable. Since 2000, Covenant Eyes has been a leader in the online accountability space. They are the #1 app for helping people find freedom from pornography. Their accountability software monitors images on device screens and sends a report to a trusted friend (ally) who holds you accountable for both your online and offline choices. Today, Fr. Mike asks you to make this the next step towards freedom for you or someone you love: covenanteyes.sjv.io/rQBEmvSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullYou CAN Quit Porn. Here’s How.a00988bb-4c7d-4334-a372-be6a353c5f9fThu, 14 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBest Anger Management AdviceToday John, Sam, and Devin explore various dimensions of anger as it arises in the hearts, minds, and actions of men. Have you noticed that anger is everywhere today? We discuss why we experience anger, when it becomes a sin, or when it is just. Anger, rightly understood, can be a positive force in our lives, but it can easily become a downward spiral that creates a toxic living situation for ourselves and those we love. Moreover, we equip you with strategies to control your own anger, use it rightly, and help you to maintain virtue throughout these frequent situations. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a listener who wants to know how they can share their faith with their Protestant friends, including those that might not be disposed to talk about religion.  If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air. 🔴 Watch all 1h 25 mins of episode 138 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today John, Sam, and Devin explore various dimensions of anger as it arises in the hearts, minds, and actions of men. Have you noticed that anger is everywhere today? We discuss why we experience anger, when it becomes a sin, or when it is just. Anger, rightly understood, can be a positive force in our lives, but it can easily become a downward spiral that creates a toxic living situation for ourselves and those we love. Moreover, we equip you with strategies to control your own anger, use it rightly, and help you to maintain virtue throughout these frequent situations. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a listener who wants to know how they can share their faith with their Protestant friends, including those that might not be disposed to talk about religion.  If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air. 🔴 Watch all 1h 25 mins of episode 138 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBest Anger Management Advice93527648-815f-4000-ae11-d18a569d3b88Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:45:00 +00003539https://216.73.216.191/allTags#845 - Psalms 108 – Making MusicThis episode is part This episode is part 83 in a study of the book of Psalms. David sings praise to God and asks for aid against his enemies, for human help is worthless. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-108-making-music/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part This episode is part 83 in a study of the book of Psalms. David sings praise to God and asks for aid against his enemies, for human help is worthless. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-108-making-music/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#845 - Psalms 108 – Making Musicf9d0c38a-4abb-4047-bc8e-13fe6101bd2cThu, 14 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000556https://216.73.216.191/allTags“Dynamo Is Dead!” - The Heartbreaking True Story Of Why Dynamo The Magician Vanished For Years! (Exclusive)He’s walked on water, flown and now buried himself alive, but could the greatest magic trick of Dynamo life be his escaping from his demons? Dynamo is a British magician who first entered the spotlight in 2004. His TV series ‘Dynamo: Magician Impossible’ attracted over 250 million viewers and ran from 2011 to 2014, earning him the Best Entertainment Programme award in 2012 and 2013. He became the first magician to headline arenas such as the London O2 and Sydney’s Rod Laver arena. In 2013, he stepped away from the limelight to recover from serious health issues. You can watch Dynamo’s 2 hour special, ‘Dynamo is Dead’, on December 14th, this will be aired live at 9pm on Sky Max and streaming service NOW Dynamo is back! But not as you have known him before… 'Dynamo is Dead' On Sky Max: http://bit.ly/3RHqSWC Follow Dynamo: Instagram: https://bit.ly/4agid4C Twitter:  https://bit.ly/3uTAKDH Sonic rest therapy: https://edcanhelp.io/ The Conversation Cards: https://bit.ly/4amtNew Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now: https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3nIkGAZ Twitter: http://bit.ly/3ztHuHm Linkedin: https://bit.ly/41Fl95Q Telegram: http://bit.ly/3nJYxST Sponsors: Huel: https://try.huel.com/steven-bartlett WHOOP: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He’s walked on water, flown and now buried himself alive, but could the greatest magic trick of Dynamo life be his escaping from his demons? Dynamo is a British magician who first entered the spotlight in 2004. His TV series ‘Dynamo: Magician Impossible’ attracted over 250 million viewers and ran from 2011 to 2014, earning him the Best Entertainment Programme award in 2012 and 2013. He became the first magician to headline arenas such as the London O2 and Sydney’s Rod Laver arena. In 2013, he stepped away from the limelight to recover from serious health issues. You can watch Dynamo’s 2 hour special, ‘Dynamo is Dead’, on December 14th, this will be aired live at 9pm on Sky Max and streaming service NOW Dynamo is back! But not as you have known him before… 'Dynamo is Dead' On Sky Max: http://bit.ly/3RHqSWC Follow Dynamo: Instagram: https://bit.ly/4agid4C Twitter:  https://bit.ly/3uTAKDH Sonic rest therapy: https://edcanhelp.io/ The Conversation Cards: https://bit.ly/4amtNew Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now: https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3nIkGAZ Twitter: http://bit.ly/3ztHuHm Linkedin: https://bit.ly/41Fl95Q Telegram: http://bit.ly/3nJYxST Sponsors: Huel: https://try.huel.com/steven-bartlett WHOOP: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full“Dynamo Is Dead!” - The Heartbreaking True Story Of Why Dynamo The Magician Vanished For Years! (Exclusive)835566ee-523b-4c00-82a9-e17d2a934cf0Thu, 14 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +00005908https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2023) Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2023)cdd9a6b9-0083-4899-9b30-27f3d58f7b69Thu, 14 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2023) Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2023)3d8ab36f-a23d-4cde-a9d5-ed870bf706e4Thu, 14 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2023) Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2023)b188a05c-20d4-473d-8d80-9c5b3c14ae4aThu, 14 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2023) Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2023)b9d11191-2308-42ed-8e7f-8c16d2430ff1Thu, 14 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: The Battle of Prayer Prayer is &quot;grace and grit,&quot; as Fr. Mike phrases it. In this section, one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorites in the Catechism, we hear that &quot;we pray as we live because we live as we pray.&quot; This living and praying is a battle in which we must confront our failures and accept the Holy Spirit&#39;s grace and aid. Prayer requires humility, trust, and perseverance on our part. In this struggle, we must battle against distraction, ourselves, dryness, and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2725-2731. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Prayer is &quot;grace and grit,&quot; as Fr. Mike phrases it. In this section, one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorites in the Catechism, we hear that &quot;we pray as we live because we live as we pray.&quot; This living and praying is a battle in which we must confront our failures and accept the Holy Spirit&#39;s grace and aid. Prayer requires humility, trust, and perseverance on our part. In this struggle, we must battle against distraction, ourselves, dryness, and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2725-2731. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 348: The Battle of Prayerc5464386-46ad-4c6a-b500-570e0cf32df7Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: The Battle of Prayer Prayer is &quot;grace and grit,&quot; as Fr. Mike phrases it. In this section, one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorites in the Catechism, we hear that &quot;we pray as we live because we live as we pray.&quot; This living and praying is a battle in which we must confront our failures and accept the Holy Spirit&#39;s grace and aid. Prayer requires humility, trust, and perseverance on our part. In this struggle, we must battle against distraction, ourselves, dryness, and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2725-2731. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Prayer is &quot;grace and grit,&quot; as Fr. Mike phrases it. In this section, one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorites in the Catechism, we hear that &quot;we pray as we live because we live as we pray.&quot; This living and praying is a battle in which we must confront our failures and accept the Holy Spirit&#39;s grace and aid. Prayer requires humility, trust, and perseverance on our part. In this struggle, we must battle against distraction, ourselves, dryness, and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2725-2731. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 348: The Battle of Prayer137cf956-1314-4a21-8ade-9f51c91a1a93Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBox of PaintsWhy didn't God give me any musical talent? wondered Clara as she watched her family perform in the Christmas program at church. They can all sing so well--all except me."It's not fair," Clara said after the program. "All of you can sing, and I can't. I felt dumb sitting there while all of you had lead parts with solos in the Christmas musical. I wish I could sing too.""Well, we'd like you to join us, Clara, but we don't have a part for a bullfrog," teased her brother."Lucas, be nice," Mom scolded. "Clara may not sing, but she has other talents." She turned to her daughter. "Like drawing pictures. That's a special talent God has given you. And you're good at memorizing too. Mrs. Gordon wanted you to recite some Bible verses in the program tonight, but you didn't want to do that, remember?""But I want to sing like all of you," said Clara. When Dad came home from work the next day, he handed Clara a box. "Mom told me you wanted some new paints.""Thanks, Dad!" Clara tore open the box. "Oh no! There must be some mistake. All of these are blue! I can't paint pictures with just blue.""Sky and water are both blue. You can just paint those."Clara looked at Dad in surprise. "Dad, that would be boring! I want to paint more than that." Dad smiled. "You're right. You need lots of colors to paint beautiful pictures." He handed Clara another box.Clara eagerly looked over the variety of colors in the second box. "Thanks, Dad. But why did you only give me blue paints at first?""Well, I'm hoping you'll see that if all people had the same abilities, it would be like just having one color for painting pictures," Dad replied. "God gives each person different abilities, and when we work together with other Christians to help more people know about Jesus, we give them a fuller picture of who He is and how much He loves us." Clara nodded. "Instead of wishing I could sing, I'll trust God to help me be the best artist I can be." She smiled at Dad. "And if Mrs. Gordon still wants me to, I could recite some Bible verses at our next program." -Mary Rose Pearson

Why didn't God give me any musical talent? wondered Clara as she watched her family perform in the Christmas program at church. They can all sing so well--all except me."It's not fair," Clara said after the program. "All of you can sing, and I can't. I felt dumb sitting there while all of you had lead parts with solos in the Christmas musical. I wish I could sing too.""Well, we'd like you to join us, Clara, but we don't have a part for a bullfrog," teased her brother."Lucas, be nice," Mom scolded. "Clara may not sing, but she has other talents." She turned to her daughter. "Like drawing pictures. That's a special talent God has given you. And you're good at memorizing too. Mrs. Gordon wanted you to recite some Bible verses in the program tonight, but you didn't want to do that, remember?""But I want to sing like all of you," said Clara. When Dad came home from work the next day, he handed Clara a box. "Mom told me you wanted some new paints.""Thanks, Dad!" Clara tore open the box. "Oh no! There must be some mistake. All of these are blue! I can't paint pictures with just blue.""Sky and water are both blue. You can just paint those."Clara looked at Dad in surprise. "Dad, that would be boring! I want to paint more than that." Dad smiled. "You're right. You need lots of colors to paint beautiful pictures." He handed Clara another box.Clara eagerly looked over the variety of colors in the second box. "Thanks, Dad. But why did you only give me blue paints at first?""Well, I'm hoping you'll see that if all people had the same abilities, it would be like just having one color for painting pictures," Dad replied. "God gives each person different abilities, and when we work together with other Christians to help more people know about Jesus, we give them a fuller picture of who He is and how much He loves us." Clara nodded. "Instead of wishing I could sing, I'll trust God to help me be the best artist I can be." She smiled at Dad. "And if Mrs. Gordon still wants me to, I could recite some Bible verses at our next program." -Mary Rose Pearson

Box of Paints0d4f5dc9-043b-42ce-8b67-bbec9f9c2803Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBox of PaintsWhy didn't God give me any musical talent? wondered Clara as she watched her family perform in the Christmas program at church. They can all sing so well--all except me."It's not fair," Clara said after the program. "All of you can sing, and I can't. I felt dumb sitting there while all of you had lead parts with solos in the Christmas musical. I wish I could sing too.""Well, we'd like you to join us, Clara, but we don't have a part for a bullfrog," teased her brother."Lucas, be nice," Mom scolded. "Clara may not sing, but she has other talents." She turned to her daughter. "Like drawing pictures. That's a special talent God has given you. And you're good at memorizing too. Mrs. Gordon wanted you to recite some Bible verses in the program tonight, but you didn't want to do that, remember?""But I want to sing like all of you," said Clara. When Dad came home from work the next day, he handed Clara a box. "Mom told me you wanted some new paints.""Thanks, Dad!" Clara tore open the box. "Oh no! There must be some mistake. All of these are blue! I can't paint pictures with just blue.""Sky and water are both blue. You can just paint those."Clara looked at Dad in surprise. "Dad, that would be boring! I want to paint more than that." Dad smiled. "You're right. You need lots of colors to paint beautiful pictures." He handed Clara another box.Clara eagerly looked over the variety of colors in the second box. "Thanks, Dad. But why did you only give me blue paints at first?""Well, I'm hoping you'll see that if all people had the same abilities, it would be like just having one color for painting pictures," Dad replied. "God gives each person different abilities, and when we work together with other Christians to help more people know about Jesus, we give them a fuller picture of who He is and how much He loves us." Clara nodded. "Instead of wishing I could sing, I'll trust God to help me be the best artist I can be." She smiled at Dad. "And if Mrs. Gordon still wants me to, I could recite some Bible verses at our next program." -Mary Rose Pearson

Why didn't God give me any musical talent? wondered Clara as she watched her family perform in the Christmas program at church. They can all sing so well--all except me."It's not fair," Clara said after the program. "All of you can sing, and I can't. I felt dumb sitting there while all of you had lead parts with solos in the Christmas musical. I wish I could sing too.""Well, we'd like you to join us, Clara, but we don't have a part for a bullfrog," teased her brother."Lucas, be nice," Mom scolded. "Clara may not sing, but she has other talents." She turned to her daughter. "Like drawing pictures. That's a special talent God has given you. And you're good at memorizing too. Mrs. Gordon wanted you to recite some Bible verses in the program tonight, but you didn't want to do that, remember?""But I want to sing like all of you," said Clara. When Dad came home from work the next day, he handed Clara a box. "Mom told me you wanted some new paints.""Thanks, Dad!" Clara tore open the box. "Oh no! There must be some mistake. All of these are blue! I can't paint pictures with just blue.""Sky and water are both blue. You can just paint those."Clara looked at Dad in surprise. "Dad, that would be boring! I want to paint more than that." Dad smiled. "You're right. You need lots of colors to paint beautiful pictures." He handed Clara another box.Clara eagerly looked over the variety of colors in the second box. "Thanks, Dad. But why did you only give me blue paints at first?""Well, I'm hoping you'll see that if all people had the same abilities, it would be like just having one color for painting pictures," Dad replied. "God gives each person different abilities, and when we work together with other Christians to help more people know about Jesus, we give them a fuller picture of who He is and how much He loves us." Clara nodded. "Instead of wishing I could sing, I'll trust God to help me be the best artist I can be." She smiled at Dad. "And if Mrs. Gordon still wants me to, I could recite some Bible verses at our next program." -Mary Rose Pearson

Box of Paints25fc3817-6cd1-42fd-975e-7fb0f937a749Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#517 Is the Virgin Birth Copied from Pagan Mythology? - Trent HornAs Christmas draws near, Trent sits down with Cy Kellett to discuss the unique elements of the Incarnation and how to answer arguments that claim it is a myth borrowed from paganism. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And one of the places you got to defend your Catholic faith is over there on YouTube where people will post things that debunk the Christian faith sometimes. They&#8217;re debunking. There&#8217;s a lot of good debunking going on over there, but sometimes t…

As Christmas draws near, Trent sits down with Cy Kellett to discuss the unique elements of the Incarnation and how to answer arguments that claim it is a myth borrowed from paganism. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And one of the places you got to defend your Catholic faith is over there on YouTube where people will post things that debunk the Christian faith sometimes. They&#8217;re debunking. There&#8217;s a lot of good debunking going on over there, but sometimes t…

#517 Is the Virgin Birth Copied from Pagan Mythology? - Trent Horn0b30d0b5-2df7-45d1-a696-4319a58a1dbfWed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#310: Joy; Advent week 3 Luke 2:1-7 This week, we continue the journey to Bethlehem and end with the birth of Jesus. Kids will enjoy hearing the sights and sounds that may have been on that incredible night as we put ourselves in Mary &amp; Joseph&#39;s place. The kids will hear: 1. We have joy b/c we know our mighty God loves us! How do we know? Because, God sent his son, Jesus, that night  to rescue us. 2. It doesn’t mean all our days will be easy, but it means even on hard days, there is a joy that won’t leave. Joy knowing Jesus saved you and you are precious to Him. Thank you for teaching your kids their Bible and sowing these seeds! Receive 50% your first HIYA kids&#39; vitamins! Check it out! For Bonus Content that follows along, go here Connect with me here Free Read-A-Loud pdf book and audio here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Luke 2:1-7 This week, we continue the journey to Bethlehem and end with the birth of Jesus. Kids will enjoy hearing the sights and sounds that may have been on that incredible night as we put ourselves in Mary &amp; Joseph&#39;s place. The kids will hear: 1. We have joy b/c we know our mighty God loves us! How do we know? Because, God sent his son, Jesus, that night  to rescue us. 2. It doesn’t mean all our days will be easy, but it means even on hard days, there is a joy that won’t leave. Joy knowing Jesus saved you and you are precious to Him. Thank you for teaching your kids their Bible and sowing these seeds! Receive 50% your first HIYA kids&#39; vitamins! Check it out! For Bonus Content that follows along, go here Connect with me here Free Read-A-Loud pdf book and audio here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#310: Joy; Advent week 3c745bf06-54f0-40cf-9ce9-473c50ae2914Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000794https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2023) Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2023)669cd292-2db1-4624-b7cd-dd5e92f0a4aaWed, 13 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2023) Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2023)fa7ddfbe-61a7-4347-a9fd-36e94f19b114Wed, 13 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2023) Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2023)24eca7f7-222a-4a01-80ac-948891fab850Wed, 13 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2023) Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2023)4d8fb632-c58e-47ad-8980-b6e6a09d619cWed, 13 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Contemplative Prayer In contemplative prayer, we seek Jesus. As St. Teresa of Avila put it, contemplative prayer “is nothing else than a close sharing between friends.” The Catechism tells us this form of prayer is a gift, a covenant, and a communion. Further, it is a silent gaze “fixed on Jesus.” In this episode, Fr. Mike helps us better understand this intimate form of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2709-2724. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In contemplative prayer, we seek Jesus. As St. Teresa of Avila put it, contemplative prayer “is nothing else than a close sharing between friends.” The Catechism tells us this form of prayer is a gift, a covenant, and a communion. Further, it is a silent gaze “fixed on Jesus.” In this episode, Fr. Mike helps us better understand this intimate form of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2709-2724. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 347: Contemplative Prayere4eefcf9-9af0-4f1d-9bd2-cfa3a00e0a77Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Contemplative Prayer In contemplative prayer, we seek Jesus. As St. Teresa of Avila put it, contemplative prayer “is nothing else than a close sharing between friends.” The Catechism tells us this form of prayer is a gift, a covenant, and a communion. Further, it is a silent gaze “fixed on Jesus.” In this episode, Fr. Mike helps us better understand this intimate form of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2709-2724. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In contemplative prayer, we seek Jesus. As St. Teresa of Avila put it, contemplative prayer “is nothing else than a close sharing between friends.” The Catechism tells us this form of prayer is a gift, a covenant, and a communion. Further, it is a silent gaze “fixed on Jesus.” In this episode, Fr. Mike helps us better understand this intimate form of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2709-2724. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 347: Contemplative Prayer049a1218-e863-41d3-9557-b261229013c7Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod or Me"We'll be late for church if Bella doesn't hurry," Parker complained as he laced up his new neon sneakers. "She takes forever to do her hair! I want to show my friends my shoes." When they were finally on their way, Bella demanded that Parker close his window so the wind wouldn't blow her hair. "Don't you ever think of anything besides your precious hair?" Parker snapped. Bella tried to kick his shoe in response, but he pulled out of the way so she didn't scuff it.Before going into the church service, Bella went to fix her hair again, giving Parker time to show off his shoes. They both slipped into the row after the lights had dimmed for worship. When they got home, Parker got out a magnifying glass. "It's fun to use this to look at stuff. It makes everything look really big.""Let me see," said Bella, grabbing the magnifying glass from Parker.Dad took a couple little pieces of paper and wrote something on each. He gave one to Parker. "Look at this under your magnifying glass."Parker looked at it, shrugged, and handed it to Bella. She saw that Dad had written the word God on the paper. Dad handed Parker the second piece of paper. "Whoa, there," he said when Parker reached for the magnifying glass. "Don't put that one under the glass. It's not supposed to be magnified." Parker read it and handed it to his sister. Written in small letters was the word me."I get it!" Parker grinned. "We're supposed to magnify God, not ourselves.""We can't actually see God through a magnifying glass," Bella pointed out."But we can see Him in the love and care He shows us through other people," said Dad. "And as Christians, we can point others to Him. Since we know Jesus, we can show others who He is by reflecting His love. Yet it's easy to magnify ourselves instead of God.""Yeah," broke in Parker with a grin. "Like doing your hair all the time and making everybody late for church.""Or grumbling about your siblings and bragging about shoes," added Dad. "While it's good to enjoy the things God blesses us with, we want people to see that He is the focus of our lives, not ourselves. God loves us, and when we help others experience His love, we magnify Him." -Harriett A. Durrell

"We'll be late for church if Bella doesn't hurry," Parker complained as he laced up his new neon sneakers. "She takes forever to do her hair! I want to show my friends my shoes." When they were finally on their way, Bella demanded that Parker close his window so the wind wouldn't blow her hair. "Don't you ever think of anything besides your precious hair?" Parker snapped. Bella tried to kick his shoe in response, but he pulled out of the way so she didn't scuff it.Before going into the church service, Bella went to fix her hair again, giving Parker time to show off his shoes. They both slipped into the row after the lights had dimmed for worship. When they got home, Parker got out a magnifying glass. "It's fun to use this to look at stuff. It makes everything look really big.""Let me see," said Bella, grabbing the magnifying glass from Parker.Dad took a couple little pieces of paper and wrote something on each. He gave one to Parker. "Look at this under your magnifying glass."Parker looked at it, shrugged, and handed it to Bella. She saw that Dad had written the word God on the paper. Dad handed Parker the second piece of paper. "Whoa, there," he said when Parker reached for the magnifying glass. "Don't put that one under the glass. It's not supposed to be magnified." Parker read it and handed it to his sister. Written in small letters was the word me."I get it!" Parker grinned. "We're supposed to magnify God, not ourselves.""We can't actually see God through a magnifying glass," Bella pointed out."But we can see Him in the love and care He shows us through other people," said Dad. "And as Christians, we can point others to Him. Since we know Jesus, we can show others who He is by reflecting His love. Yet it's easy to magnify ourselves instead of God.""Yeah," broke in Parker with a grin. "Like doing your hair all the time and making everybody late for church.""Or grumbling about your siblings and bragging about shoes," added Dad. "While it's good to enjoy the things God blesses us with, we want people to see that He is the focus of our lives, not ourselves. God loves us, and when we help others experience His love, we magnify Him." -Harriett A. Durrell

God or Me4cab7d15-306b-4260-8666-ef1f54ecde65Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod or Me"We'll be late for church if Bella doesn't hurry," Parker complained as he laced up his new neon sneakers. "She takes forever to do her hair! I want to show my friends my shoes." When they were finally on their way, Bella demanded that Parker close his window so the wind wouldn't blow her hair. "Don't you ever think of anything besides your precious hair?" Parker snapped. Bella tried to kick his shoe in response, but he pulled out of the way so she didn't scuff it.Before going into the church service, Bella went to fix her hair again, giving Parker time to show off his shoes. They both slipped into the row after the lights had dimmed for worship. When they got home, Parker got out a magnifying glass. "It's fun to use this to look at stuff. It makes everything look really big.""Let me see," said Bella, grabbing the magnifying glass from Parker.Dad took a couple little pieces of paper and wrote something on each. He gave one to Parker. "Look at this under your magnifying glass."Parker looked at it, shrugged, and handed it to Bella. She saw that Dad had written the word God on the paper. Dad handed Parker the second piece of paper. "Whoa, there," he said when Parker reached for the magnifying glass. "Don't put that one under the glass. It's not supposed to be magnified." Parker read it and handed it to his sister. Written in small letters was the word me."I get it!" Parker grinned. "We're supposed to magnify God, not ourselves.""We can't actually see God through a magnifying glass," Bella pointed out."But we can see Him in the love and care He shows us through other people," said Dad. "And as Christians, we can point others to Him. Since we know Jesus, we can show others who He is by reflecting His love. Yet it's easy to magnify ourselves instead of God.""Yeah," broke in Parker with a grin. "Like doing your hair all the time and making everybody late for church.""Or grumbling about your siblings and bragging about shoes," added Dad. "While it's good to enjoy the things God blesses us with, we want people to see that He is the focus of our lives, not ourselves. God loves us, and when we help others experience His love, we magnify Him." -Harriett A. Durrell

"We'll be late for church if Bella doesn't hurry," Parker complained as he laced up his new neon sneakers. "She takes forever to do her hair! I want to show my friends my shoes." When they were finally on their way, Bella demanded that Parker close his window so the wind wouldn't blow her hair. "Don't you ever think of anything besides your precious hair?" Parker snapped. Bella tried to kick his shoe in response, but he pulled out of the way so she didn't scuff it.Before going into the church service, Bella went to fix her hair again, giving Parker time to show off his shoes. They both slipped into the row after the lights had dimmed for worship. When they got home, Parker got out a magnifying glass. "It's fun to use this to look at stuff. It makes everything look really big.""Let me see," said Bella, grabbing the magnifying glass from Parker.Dad took a couple little pieces of paper and wrote something on each. He gave one to Parker. "Look at this under your magnifying glass."Parker looked at it, shrugged, and handed it to Bella. She saw that Dad had written the word God on the paper. Dad handed Parker the second piece of paper. "Whoa, there," he said when Parker reached for the magnifying glass. "Don't put that one under the glass. It's not supposed to be magnified." Parker read it and handed it to his sister. Written in small letters was the word me."I get it!" Parker grinned. "We're supposed to magnify God, not ourselves.""We can't actually see God through a magnifying glass," Bella pointed out."But we can see Him in the love and care He shows us through other people," said Dad. "And as Christians, we can point others to Him. Since we know Jesus, we can show others who He is by reflecting His love. Yet it's easy to magnify ourselves instead of God.""Yeah," broke in Parker with a grin. "Like doing your hair all the time and making everybody late for church.""Or grumbling about your siblings and bragging about shoes," added Dad. "While it's good to enjoy the things God blesses us with, we want people to see that He is the focus of our lives, not ourselves. God loves us, and when we help others experience His love, we magnify Him." -Harriett A. Durrell

God or Me88711764-966d-41fe-ba68-9a2252696942Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2023)0bf2f091-9f3c-45d9-95a0-33647efeb70aTue, 12 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2023)1fee9808-04f4-40f1-ba68-110a8813a60eTue, 12 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2023)bb556687-0419-4ba3-bb66-0db78163dc14Tue, 12 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2023)549cced6-81a1-442a-a661-d81c32a403efTue, 12 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Meditation and Vocal Prayer Because man is both body and spirit, our prayers can be vocal and meditative. We learn that vocal prayer expresses the movements of our hearts and minds, enabling us to pray with the fullness of our being. Another form of prayer is meditation, which the Catechism tells us is “above all a quest.” In meditation, we employ our thoughts, imagination, and emotions to deepen our union with Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2700-2708. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Because man is both body and spirit, our prayers can be vocal and meditative. We learn that vocal prayer expresses the movements of our hearts and minds, enabling us to pray with the fullness of our being. Another form of prayer is meditation, which the Catechism tells us is “above all a quest.” In meditation, we employ our thoughts, imagination, and emotions to deepen our union with Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2700-2708. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 346: Meditation and Vocal Prayere0a885ba-a001-4521-b46f-fc3b35eb1b60Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Meditation and Vocal Prayer Because man is both body and spirit, our prayers can be vocal and meditative. We learn that vocal prayer expresses the movements of our hearts and minds, enabling us to pray with the fullness of our being. Another form of prayer is meditation, which the Catechism tells us is “above all a quest.” In meditation, we employ our thoughts, imagination, and emotions to deepen our union with Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2700-2708. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Because man is both body and spirit, our prayers can be vocal and meditative. We learn that vocal prayer expresses the movements of our hearts and minds, enabling us to pray with the fullness of our being. Another form of prayer is meditation, which the Catechism tells us is “above all a quest.” In meditation, we employ our thoughts, imagination, and emotions to deepen our union with Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2700-2708. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 346: Meditation and Vocal Prayerf33c0fd5-84d2-4f2b-be0d-009cf657d384Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTwo Kinds of KernelsPaige and Akira watched the bag of popcorn rotate slowly in the microwave. They waited until a rush of popping sounds died down before taking it out and letting it cool. They were at a church party, and Miss Martin had asked them to make some popcorn for everyone. Akira stuffed some popcorn into her mouth. "Yum!" But a moment later, she removed a hard kernel. "Oops!" she said. "This one didn't pop."Shortly before the party ended, Miss Martin called the kids together. She held two kernels of popcorn in her hand, one small, hard, and dry and the other puffed and snowy white. "I was just wondering," said Miss Martin, "how many of us are like these popped kernels and how many of us are like these hard kernels." She smiled at the puzzled expressions she saw on the kids' faces. "You see," she continued, "we're a lot like this popcorn. When we heated it in the microwave, moisture inside the kernels turned to steam and caused most of them to explode. They changed a lot, didn't they?"The kids nodded. "But how is that like us?" asked Akira."Well, when people hear the good news of Jesus and respond to it by trusting in Him, a change takes place within them," Miss Martin explained. "God says they become new people. There's a change in their attitude and desires that leads to love and care for others."Paige raised her hand. "My uncle was saved a few months ago, and he's really different now. But I'm not sure if I am or not."Miss Martin nodded. "The question is, do you believe that Jesus is the Son of God who became human to die for your sins--the wrong things you've done--and then came back to life so you could live with Him forever? Do you want to trust Him as your Savior? When you do, He will put a desire in your heart to know Him better and live in a way that shows others His love." She looked around the group. "Search your hearts. If you're still unchanged, like this hard kernel, you can become a new person by trusting in Jesus today." -Hazel W. Marett

Paige and Akira watched the bag of popcorn rotate slowly in the microwave. They waited until a rush of popping sounds died down before taking it out and letting it cool. They were at a church party, and Miss Martin had asked them to make some popcorn for everyone. Akira stuffed some popcorn into her mouth. "Yum!" But a moment later, she removed a hard kernel. "Oops!" she said. "This one didn't pop."Shortly before the party ended, Miss Martin called the kids together. She held two kernels of popcorn in her hand, one small, hard, and dry and the other puffed and snowy white. "I was just wondering," said Miss Martin, "how many of us are like these popped kernels and how many of us are like these hard kernels." She smiled at the puzzled expressions she saw on the kids' faces. "You see," she continued, "we're a lot like this popcorn. When we heated it in the microwave, moisture inside the kernels turned to steam and caused most of them to explode. They changed a lot, didn't they?"The kids nodded. "But how is that like us?" asked Akira."Well, when people hear the good news of Jesus and respond to it by trusting in Him, a change takes place within them," Miss Martin explained. "God says they become new people. There's a change in their attitude and desires that leads to love and care for others."Paige raised her hand. "My uncle was saved a few months ago, and he's really different now. But I'm not sure if I am or not."Miss Martin nodded. "The question is, do you believe that Jesus is the Son of God who became human to die for your sins--the wrong things you've done--and then came back to life so you could live with Him forever? Do you want to trust Him as your Savior? When you do, He will put a desire in your heart to know Him better and live in a way that shows others His love." She looked around the group. "Search your hearts. If you're still unchanged, like this hard kernel, you can become a new person by trusting in Jesus today." -Hazel W. Marett

Two Kinds of Kernels36c4a982-badf-4106-9672-b82693608415Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTwo Kinds of KernelsPaige and Akira watched the bag of popcorn rotate slowly in the microwave. They waited until a rush of popping sounds died down before taking it out and letting it cool. They were at a church party, and Miss Martin had asked them to make some popcorn for everyone. Akira stuffed some popcorn into her mouth. "Yum!" But a moment later, she removed a hard kernel. "Oops!" she said. "This one didn't pop."Shortly before the party ended, Miss Martin called the kids together. She held two kernels of popcorn in her hand, one small, hard, and dry and the other puffed and snowy white. "I was just wondering," said Miss Martin, "how many of us are like these popped kernels and how many of us are like these hard kernels." She smiled at the puzzled expressions she saw on the kids' faces. "You see," she continued, "we're a lot like this popcorn. When we heated it in the microwave, moisture inside the kernels turned to steam and caused most of them to explode. They changed a lot, didn't they?"The kids nodded. "But how is that like us?" asked Akira."Well, when people hear the good news of Jesus and respond to it by trusting in Him, a change takes place within them," Miss Martin explained. "God says they become new people. There's a change in their attitude and desires that leads to love and care for others."Paige raised her hand. "My uncle was saved a few months ago, and he's really different now. But I'm not sure if I am or not."Miss Martin nodded. "The question is, do you believe that Jesus is the Son of God who became human to die for your sins--the wrong things you've done--and then came back to life so you could live with Him forever? Do you want to trust Him as your Savior? When you do, He will put a desire in your heart to know Him better and live in a way that shows others His love." She looked around the group. "Search your hearts. If you're still unchanged, like this hard kernel, you can become a new person by trusting in Jesus today." -Hazel W. Marett

Paige and Akira watched the bag of popcorn rotate slowly in the microwave. They waited until a rush of popping sounds died down before taking it out and letting it cool. They were at a church party, and Miss Martin had asked them to make some popcorn for everyone. Akira stuffed some popcorn into her mouth. "Yum!" But a moment later, she removed a hard kernel. "Oops!" she said. "This one didn't pop."Shortly before the party ended, Miss Martin called the kids together. She held two kernels of popcorn in her hand, one small, hard, and dry and the other puffed and snowy white. "I was just wondering," said Miss Martin, "how many of us are like these popped kernels and how many of us are like these hard kernels." She smiled at the puzzled expressions she saw on the kids' faces. "You see," she continued, "we're a lot like this popcorn. When we heated it in the microwave, moisture inside the kernels turned to steam and caused most of them to explode. They changed a lot, didn't they?"The kids nodded. "But how is that like us?" asked Akira."Well, when people hear the good news of Jesus and respond to it by trusting in Him, a change takes place within them," Miss Martin explained. "God says they become new people. There's a change in their attitude and desires that leads to love and care for others."Paige raised her hand. "My uncle was saved a few months ago, and he's really different now. But I'm not sure if I am or not."Miss Martin nodded. "The question is, do you believe that Jesus is the Son of God who became human to die for your sins--the wrong things you've done--and then came back to life so you could live with Him forever? Do you want to trust Him as your Savior? When you do, He will put a desire in your heart to know Him better and live in a way that shows others His love." She looked around the group. "Search your hearts. If you're still unchanged, like this hard kernel, you can become a new person by trusting in Jesus today." -Hazel W. Marett

Two Kinds of Kernels826d6072-8da8-4fc4-84c6-d8b4e18b26e0Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFamilies Need SupportFamilies are suffering - this is not a novel claim, but one we aren't discussing much.  We are more isolated than ever. Lonely, overwhelmed, and stressed out; parents of young families are suffering. But what do we do? Join me in this episode as I explore this issue. It is a nearly universal problem in our ultra-mobile world. How do we help our family to thrive despite such a hostile environment? It's up to us husbands to lead. We have to step up our game. Now, more than ever.

Families are suffering - this is not a novel claim, but one we aren't discussing much.  We are more isolated than ever. Lonely, overwhelmed, and stressed out; parents of young families are suffering. But what do we do? Join me in this episode as I explore this issue. It is a nearly universal problem in our ultra-mobile world. How do we help our family to thrive despite such a hostile environment? It's up to us husbands to lead. We have to step up our game. Now, more than ever.

fullFamilies Need Support13cf7a14-a535-4283-a8ea-ac2533848c17Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCasey Neistat (The Untold Story): "I was a homeless dad at 15 & had $200k debt!"...The Crazy Story Of How I Became The World's No.1 Video Creator!If you enjoy hearing about the challenges of being a creator, I recommend you check out my conversation with the creator of ‘Call Her Daddy, Alex Cooper, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knPqBc2qJ8E There’s carving your own lane and then having over 3 billion people view the lane you have carved, all from the starting point of being a 17 year old teen father living in a trailer park. Casey Neistat is an America YouTuber, vlogger, filmmaker, and co-founder of the mobile application ‘Beme’, which he sold to CNN in 2016. He is one of the most famous people on YouTube, and his channel has over 12 million subscribers and 3 billion views. In this conversation Casey and Steven discuss topics, such as: How life has thrown unpredicted things at him Having a child as a teenager Leaving home forever on a school night Working 80 hours a week and doing anything to support his son The importance of patience Why he felt like a scumbag Feeling as if he was never heard Why he started making videos The reasons behind his filmmaking style The magic of Mr Beast Why Mr Beast is the most important person in the history of entertainment How great work matter The strangeness of fame Why you need to do something you hate to figure out what you like Being the definition of success but being in debt Becoming a millionaire but disappointing the people who got him there His moment of real darkness The challenge of his daily vlog How his daily vlog was taking away from his life Linking happiness and fulfilment with winning The only thing that gives him fulfilment The importance of knowing that nobody gives a care about you Follow Casey: Instagram: https://bit.ly/47NRUB8 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3RcoHZD YouTube: https://bit.ly/41altdX Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoy hearing about the challenges of being a creator, I recommend you check out my conversation with the creator of ‘Call Her Daddy, Alex Cooper, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knPqBc2qJ8E There’s carving your own lane and then having over 3 billion people view the lane you have carved, all from the starting point of being a 17 year old teen father living in a trailer park. Casey Neistat is an America YouTuber, vlogger, filmmaker, and co-founder of the mobile application ‘Beme’, which he sold to CNN in 2016. He is one of the most famous people on YouTube, and his channel has over 12 million subscribers and 3 billion views. In this conversation Casey and Steven discuss topics, such as: How life has thrown unpredicted things at him Having a child as a teenager Leaving home forever on a school night Working 80 hours a week and doing anything to support his son The importance of patience Why he felt like a scumbag Feeling as if he was never heard Why he started making videos The reasons behind his filmmaking style The magic of Mr Beast Why Mr Beast is the most important person in the history of entertainment How great work matter The strangeness of fame Why you need to do something you hate to figure out what you like Being the definition of success but being in debt Becoming a millionaire but disappointing the people who got him there His moment of real darkness The challenge of his daily vlog How his daily vlog was taking away from his life Linking happiness and fulfilment with winning The only thing that gives him fulfilment The importance of knowing that nobody gives a care about you Follow Casey: Instagram: https://bit.ly/47NRUB8 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3RcoHZD YouTube: https://bit.ly/41altdX Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCasey Neistat (The Untold Story): "I was a homeless dad at 15 & had $200k debt!"...The Crazy Story Of How I Became The World's No.1 Video Creator!5e67fe21-fa14-4442-8fb7-b65d9d1a49c7Mon, 11 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +00006504https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: One in Christ (2023) In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 345: One in Christ (2023)c0540f05-7eb2-49e7-b36f-945151b9ab83Mon, 11 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: One in Christ (2023) In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 345: One in Christ (2023)79660a13-4ec0-4ec0-88cc-d4318a0c0aaeMon, 11 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: One in Christ (2023) In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 345: One in Christ (2023)173b218b-7833-4f3a-b54a-6a072b13c3a1Mon, 11 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: One in Christ (2023) In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 345: One in Christ (2023)9f7e8fc0-c05d-4bdf-98df-9efd663a9360Mon, 11 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: Animated by Prayer We know we can pray anywhere at any time, yet certain places are more favorable for prayer. There are also certain rhythms of prayer in the life of the Church that foster regular attention to the Lord. As Fr. Mike emphasizes with the Catechism, we can’t pray always “if we don’t pray at specific times.” Today Fr. Mike encourages us to find our place and time for prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2691-2699. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We know we can pray anywhere at any time, yet certain places are more favorable for prayer. There are also certain rhythms of prayer in the life of the Church that foster regular attention to the Lord. As Fr. Mike emphasizes with the Catechism, we can’t pray always “if we don’t pray at specific times.” Today Fr. Mike encourages us to find our place and time for prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2691-2699. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 345: Animated by Prayer9d250b7f-1db4-4775-ad61-cc73e02987a1Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: Animated by Prayer We know we can pray anywhere at any time, yet certain places are more favorable for prayer. There are also certain rhythms of prayer in the life of the Church that foster regular attention to the Lord. As Fr. Mike emphasizes with the Catechism, we can’t pray always “if we don’t pray at specific times.” Today Fr. Mike encourages us to find our place and time for prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2691-2699. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We know we can pray anywhere at any time, yet certain places are more favorable for prayer. There are also certain rhythms of prayer in the life of the Church that foster regular attention to the Lord. As Fr. Mike emphasizes with the Catechism, we can’t pray always “if we don’t pray at specific times.” Today Fr. Mike encourages us to find our place and time for prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2691-2699. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 345: Animated by Prayer407d8205-a637-4910-8479-52224ff7cb0fMon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJust Like Sammy"Sammy is so sweet!" whispered Hayden, gazing at her brand-new brother. As she watched the baby, Sammy stirred and opened his eyes. He waved chubby little arms in the air. "He's so tiny!" Hayden said in awe. Then she frowned as the baby began to cry.Mom came and leaned over the side of the crib. "Maybe it's time for a change of position." She turned Sammy on his side and gently patted his back. He soon stopped crying. "I can't wait till he's big enough to play with me," said Hayden. "But I guess that won't be for a long time, huh?" She looked at Sammy thoughtfully. "Babies are pretty helpless, aren't they, Mom? All they do is sleep and eat."Mom nodded. "Yes, but before you know it, he'll be much bigger and will learn how to do all kinds of things." A little later, the baby began to cry again. "I think your brother is hungry," said Mom. "It's time for Sammy to eat." She went to pick him up."Mom," Hayden said after the baby was fed and once again fast asleep, "since it's Christmastime, we've been learning about the things that happened when Jesus was born. He was helpless, just like baby Sammy, wasn't He?""Yes, He was," Mom replied. "You know, Jesus could have come to earth as a fully grown man or even as a mighty king if He wanted. But He didn't--He chose to be born as a helpless baby, dependent on His family to take care of Him.""I wonder why?" said Hayden."Well, the Bible says Jesus humbled Himself--He didn't come as a rich, important ruler, but in the form of a servant. The Bible also says Jesus is able to sympathize with us because He knows what it's like to be human--He's experienced things we do like feeling hungry or tired or sad. He even knows what it's like to be tempted, even though He never sinned. I think we're able to understand and trust Him more, knowing that He came to earth as a tiny baby, just like we did." Mom smiled. "He did that for us because He loves us so much. Isn't that great?"Hayden smiled too and nodded as she glanced down at her baby brother. -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Sammy is so sweet!" whispered Hayden, gazing at her brand-new brother. As she watched the baby, Sammy stirred and opened his eyes. He waved chubby little arms in the air. "He's so tiny!" Hayden said in awe. Then she frowned as the baby began to cry.Mom came and leaned over the side of the crib. "Maybe it's time for a change of position." She turned Sammy on his side and gently patted his back. He soon stopped crying. "I can't wait till he's big enough to play with me," said Hayden. "But I guess that won't be for a long time, huh?" She looked at Sammy thoughtfully. "Babies are pretty helpless, aren't they, Mom? All they do is sleep and eat."Mom nodded. "Yes, but before you know it, he'll be much bigger and will learn how to do all kinds of things." A little later, the baby began to cry again. "I think your brother is hungry," said Mom. "It's time for Sammy to eat." She went to pick him up."Mom," Hayden said after the baby was fed and once again fast asleep, "since it's Christmastime, we've been learning about the things that happened when Jesus was born. He was helpless, just like baby Sammy, wasn't He?""Yes, He was," Mom replied. "You know, Jesus could have come to earth as a fully grown man or even as a mighty king if He wanted. But He didn't--He chose to be born as a helpless baby, dependent on His family to take care of Him.""I wonder why?" said Hayden."Well, the Bible says Jesus humbled Himself--He didn't come as a rich, important ruler, but in the form of a servant. The Bible also says Jesus is able to sympathize with us because He knows what it's like to be human--He's experienced things we do like feeling hungry or tired or sad. He even knows what it's like to be tempted, even though He never sinned. I think we're able to understand and trust Him more, knowing that He came to earth as a tiny baby, just like we did." Mom smiled. "He did that for us because He loves us so much. Isn't that great?"Hayden smiled too and nodded as she glanced down at her baby brother. -Tanya Ferdinandusz

Just Like Sammy213c526e-9aca-45f7-977f-b5fc4fb62941Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJust Like Sammy"Sammy is so sweet!" whispered Hayden, gazing at her brand-new brother. As she watched the baby, Sammy stirred and opened his eyes. He waved chubby little arms in the air. "He's so tiny!" Hayden said in awe. Then she frowned as the baby began to cry.Mom came and leaned over the side of the crib. "Maybe it's time for a change of position." She turned Sammy on his side and gently patted his back. He soon stopped crying. "I can't wait till he's big enough to play with me," said Hayden. "But I guess that won't be for a long time, huh?" She looked at Sammy thoughtfully. "Babies are pretty helpless, aren't they, Mom? All they do is sleep and eat."Mom nodded. "Yes, but before you know it, he'll be much bigger and will learn how to do all kinds of things." A little later, the baby began to cry again. "I think your brother is hungry," said Mom. "It's time for Sammy to eat." She went to pick him up."Mom," Hayden said after the baby was fed and once again fast asleep, "since it's Christmastime, we've been learning about the things that happened when Jesus was born. He was helpless, just like baby Sammy, wasn't He?""Yes, He was," Mom replied. "You know, Jesus could have come to earth as a fully grown man or even as a mighty king if He wanted. But He didn't--He chose to be born as a helpless baby, dependent on His family to take care of Him.""I wonder why?" said Hayden."Well, the Bible says Jesus humbled Himself--He didn't come as a rich, important ruler, but in the form of a servant. The Bible also says Jesus is able to sympathize with us because He knows what it's like to be human--He's experienced things we do like feeling hungry or tired or sad. He even knows what it's like to be tempted, even though He never sinned. I think we're able to understand and trust Him more, knowing that He came to earth as a tiny baby, just like we did." Mom smiled. "He did that for us because He loves us so much. Isn't that great?"Hayden smiled too and nodded as she glanced down at her baby brother. -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Sammy is so sweet!" whispered Hayden, gazing at her brand-new brother. As she watched the baby, Sammy stirred and opened his eyes. He waved chubby little arms in the air. "He's so tiny!" Hayden said in awe. Then she frowned as the baby began to cry.Mom came and leaned over the side of the crib. "Maybe it's time for a change of position." She turned Sammy on his side and gently patted his back. He soon stopped crying. "I can't wait till he's big enough to play with me," said Hayden. "But I guess that won't be for a long time, huh?" She looked at Sammy thoughtfully. "Babies are pretty helpless, aren't they, Mom? All they do is sleep and eat."Mom nodded. "Yes, but before you know it, he'll be much bigger and will learn how to do all kinds of things." A little later, the baby began to cry again. "I think your brother is hungry," said Mom. "It's time for Sammy to eat." She went to pick him up."Mom," Hayden said after the baby was fed and once again fast asleep, "since it's Christmastime, we've been learning about the things that happened when Jesus was born. He was helpless, just like baby Sammy, wasn't He?""Yes, He was," Mom replied. "You know, Jesus could have come to earth as a fully grown man or even as a mighty king if He wanted. But He didn't--He chose to be born as a helpless baby, dependent on His family to take care of Him.""I wonder why?" said Hayden."Well, the Bible says Jesus humbled Himself--He didn't come as a rich, important ruler, but in the form of a servant. The Bible also says Jesus is able to sympathize with us because He knows what it's like to be human--He's experienced things we do like feeling hungry or tired or sad. He even knows what it's like to be tempted, even though He never sinned. I think we're able to understand and trust Him more, knowing that He came to earth as a tiny baby, just like we did." Mom smiled. "He did that for us because He loves us so much. Isn't that great?"Hayden smiled too and nodded as she glanced down at her baby brother. -Tanya Ferdinandusz

Just Like Sammyb6db05b0-7928-4552-b322-74905e8ccac9Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2023) Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2023)0d38571e-6e10-438a-94bf-e89c865d5e88Sun, 10 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2023) Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2023)9c3bfa35-28db-4019-bba8-64da0052d5d4Sun, 10 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2023) Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2023)7dcb1d59-10f4-45b6-bef2-c9662568c535Sun, 10 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2023) Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2023)a37ad5f7-ba38-42d3-a2d5-b3399da70ea8Sun, 10 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: Guides for Prayer We are lifelong learners in the school of prayer. The Church offers various guides to help us grow and cultivate our prayer lives. These include the family, the saints, priests, religious brothers and sisters, prayer groups, spiritual directors, and more. These individuals and communities teach us to pray in different ways and inspire us to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on how God calls us to lead others in the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2683-2690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We are lifelong learners in the school of prayer. The Church offers various guides to help us grow and cultivate our prayer lives. These include the family, the saints, priests, religious brothers and sisters, prayer groups, spiritual directors, and more. These individuals and communities teach us to pray in different ways and inspire us to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on how God calls us to lead others in the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2683-2690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 344: Guides for Prayered8fcfb6-51ec-4fc1-950a-02b4f735f69dSun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: Guides for Prayer We are lifelong learners in the school of prayer. The Church offers various guides to help us grow and cultivate our prayer lives. These include the family, the saints, priests, religious brothers and sisters, prayer groups, spiritual directors, and more. These individuals and communities teach us to pray in different ways and inspire us to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on how God calls us to lead others in the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2683-2690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We are lifelong learners in the school of prayer. The Church offers various guides to help us grow and cultivate our prayer lives. These include the family, the saints, priests, religious brothers and sisters, prayer groups, spiritual directors, and more. These individuals and communities teach us to pray in different ways and inspire us to persevere in prayer. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on how God calls us to lead others in the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2683-2690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 344: Guides for Prayer7009d82b-c7a0-4494-a3e6-50631ce30c5dSun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHealing TearsDixon gasped as his bike flipped through the air. A searing pain ripped through his palms and knees. "Owww!" Angrily, he brushed away his tears. "I will not cry!" he said aloud. He picked up his bike and hobbled home.Dixon's hands and knees ached almost as much as his heart did. Ever since his grandpa had died two weeks before, tears had been hiding right behind his eyes. But he was eleven now--too big to cry."Oh, you're hurt!" Mom exclaimed when Dixon limped into the kitchen."I was riding my bike and I fell." Dixon's voice trembled as he spoke."Come into the bathroom and let's get you cleaned up. Then I'll bandage those sore spots." Mom gently washed away the dirt and then applied disinfectant to Dixon's injured knees. He gritted his teeth as the medicine stung. "I know it hurts a lot," Mom said, "but it's cleaning the wounds so they can heal."Dixon took a deep gulp of air and sniffed. Mom put her arm around his shoulders and drew him to her. Dixon stiffened and pulled away. I will not cry, he said to himself. Eleven-year-old boys do not cry.Mom seemed to know what he was thinking. "Dixon, it's okay to cry when you're hurting." Dixon shook his head angrily. "But it is," Mom said. "Did you know that your dad cried when Grandpa died?"Dixon was startled. "He did? I didn't think men cried." "Of course they do," said Mom. "Jesus cried when He was on earth, and that means we all need to cry sometimes. Tears are like the disinfectant I put on those sore spots. Tears help us grieve and are an important part of the healing process." Dixon kept his eyes on his stinging palms. Mom put her hands on his shoulders. "God knows we hurt sometimes," she said. "We don't have to hide our hurt. You can cry--God gave us tears to help us. And Jesus tells us to cast all our cares on Him because He cares for us. He understands what we're going through because He experienced pain and sadness too when He came to earth to save us. Wouldn't you like to tell Him right now about your stinging hands and knees--and about how much you miss your grandpa?"Dixon nodded, and the tears began to flow. -Barbara J. Westberg

Dixon gasped as his bike flipped through the air. A searing pain ripped through his palms and knees. "Owww!" Angrily, he brushed away his tears. "I will not cry!" he said aloud. He picked up his bike and hobbled home.Dixon's hands and knees ached almost as much as his heart did. Ever since his grandpa had died two weeks before, tears had been hiding right behind his eyes. But he was eleven now--too big to cry."Oh, you're hurt!" Mom exclaimed when Dixon limped into the kitchen."I was riding my bike and I fell." Dixon's voice trembled as he spoke."Come into the bathroom and let's get you cleaned up. Then I'll bandage those sore spots." Mom gently washed away the dirt and then applied disinfectant to Dixon's injured knees. He gritted his teeth as the medicine stung. "I know it hurts a lot," Mom said, "but it's cleaning the wounds so they can heal."Dixon took a deep gulp of air and sniffed. Mom put her arm around his shoulders and drew him to her. Dixon stiffened and pulled away. I will not cry, he said to himself. Eleven-year-old boys do not cry.Mom seemed to know what he was thinking. "Dixon, it's okay to cry when you're hurting." Dixon shook his head angrily. "But it is," Mom said. "Did you know that your dad cried when Grandpa died?"Dixon was startled. "He did? I didn't think men cried." "Of course they do," said Mom. "Jesus cried when He was on earth, and that means we all need to cry sometimes. Tears are like the disinfectant I put on those sore spots. Tears help us grieve and are an important part of the healing process." Dixon kept his eyes on his stinging palms. Mom put her hands on his shoulders. "God knows we hurt sometimes," she said. "We don't have to hide our hurt. You can cry--God gave us tears to help us. And Jesus tells us to cast all our cares on Him because He cares for us. He understands what we're going through because He experienced pain and sadness too when He came to earth to save us. Wouldn't you like to tell Him right now about your stinging hands and knees--and about how much you miss your grandpa?"Dixon nodded, and the tears began to flow. -Barbara J. Westberg

Healing Tears945d83e0-d7ab-4ea8-a8b8-002d8ab0d3c0Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHealing TearsDixon gasped as his bike flipped through the air. A searing pain ripped through his palms and knees. "Owww!" Angrily, he brushed away his tears. "I will not cry!" he said aloud. He picked up his bike and hobbled home.Dixon's hands and knees ached almost as much as his heart did. Ever since his grandpa had died two weeks before, tears had been hiding right behind his eyes. But he was eleven now--too big to cry."Oh, you're hurt!" Mom exclaimed when Dixon limped into the kitchen."I was riding my bike and I fell." Dixon's voice trembled as he spoke."Come into the bathroom and let's get you cleaned up. Then I'll bandage those sore spots." Mom gently washed away the dirt and then applied disinfectant to Dixon's injured knees. He gritted his teeth as the medicine stung. "I know it hurts a lot," Mom said, "but it's cleaning the wounds so they can heal."Dixon took a deep gulp of air and sniffed. Mom put her arm around his shoulders and drew him to her. Dixon stiffened and pulled away. I will not cry, he said to himself. Eleven-year-old boys do not cry.Mom seemed to know what he was thinking. "Dixon, it's okay to cry when you're hurting." Dixon shook his head angrily. "But it is," Mom said. "Did you know that your dad cried when Grandpa died?"Dixon was startled. "He did? I didn't think men cried." "Of course they do," said Mom. "Jesus cried when He was on earth, and that means we all need to cry sometimes. Tears are like the disinfectant I put on those sore spots. Tears help us grieve and are an important part of the healing process." Dixon kept his eyes on his stinging palms. Mom put her hands on his shoulders. "God knows we hurt sometimes," she said. "We don't have to hide our hurt. You can cry--God gave us tears to help us. And Jesus tells us to cast all our cares on Him because He cares for us. He understands what we're going through because He experienced pain and sadness too when He came to earth to save us. Wouldn't you like to tell Him right now about your stinging hands and knees--and about how much you miss your grandpa?"Dixon nodded, and the tears began to flow. -Barbara J. Westberg

Dixon gasped as his bike flipped through the air. A searing pain ripped through his palms and knees. "Owww!" Angrily, he brushed away his tears. "I will not cry!" he said aloud. He picked up his bike and hobbled home.Dixon's hands and knees ached almost as much as his heart did. Ever since his grandpa had died two weeks before, tears had been hiding right behind his eyes. But he was eleven now--too big to cry."Oh, you're hurt!" Mom exclaimed when Dixon limped into the kitchen."I was riding my bike and I fell." Dixon's voice trembled as he spoke."Come into the bathroom and let's get you cleaned up. Then I'll bandage those sore spots." Mom gently washed away the dirt and then applied disinfectant to Dixon's injured knees. He gritted his teeth as the medicine stung. "I know it hurts a lot," Mom said, "but it's cleaning the wounds so they can heal."Dixon took a deep gulp of air and sniffed. Mom put her arm around his shoulders and drew him to her. Dixon stiffened and pulled away. I will not cry, he said to himself. Eleven-year-old boys do not cry.Mom seemed to know what he was thinking. "Dixon, it's okay to cry when you're hurting." Dixon shook his head angrily. "But it is," Mom said. "Did you know that your dad cried when Grandpa died?"Dixon was startled. "He did? I didn't think men cried." "Of course they do," said Mom. "Jesus cried when He was on earth, and that means we all need to cry sometimes. Tears are like the disinfectant I put on those sore spots. Tears help us grieve and are an important part of the healing process." Dixon kept his eyes on his stinging palms. Mom put her hands on his shoulders. "God knows we hurt sometimes," she said. "We don't have to hide our hurt. You can cry--God gave us tears to help us. And Jesus tells us to cast all our cares on Him because He cares for us. He understands what we're going through because He experienced pain and sadness too when He came to earth to save us. Wouldn't you like to tell Him right now about your stinging hands and knees--and about how much you miss your grandpa?"Dixon nodded, and the tears began to flow. -Barbara J. Westberg

Healing Tears931fc76b-e3ac-4951-a170-e506bf279d0bSun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: The Tales of 2 Exorcists, Part 1Two exorcists, Father Dan Reehil and Father John Szada, share their own battles with the adversary

Two exorcists, Father Dan Reehil and Father John Szada, share their own battles with the adversary

fullBONUS: The Tales of 2 Exorcists, Part 1ac84361e-b0b0-4f72-9d94-74d3655e171cSat, 09 Dec 2023 14:05:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/10/23 Main Character: Perfect Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. Perfectionism can move us from caring to quitting. Spiritual perfectionism can lead people who care about the Faith and who love God to a place of harshness and hurry so much that they just want to give up. But the Gospel reminds us that God is gentle and patient. Mass Readings from December 10, 2023: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Psalms 85:9-142 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. Perfectionism can move us from caring to quitting. Spiritual perfectionism can lead people who care about the Faith and who love God to a place of harshness and hurry so much that they just want to give up. But the Gospel reminds us that God is gentle and patient. Mass Readings from December 10, 2023: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Psalms 85:9-142 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8

full12/10/23 Main Character: Perfectcc61ef29-7e79-491c-9e2f-d4cd154c2e01Sat, 09 Dec 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/10/23 Main Character: Perfect Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. Perfectionism can move us from caring to quitting. Spiritual perfectionism can lead people who care about the Faith and who love God to a place of harshness and hurry so much that they just want to give up. But the Gospel reminds us that God is gentle and patient. Mass Readings from December 10, 2023: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Psalms 85:9-142 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. Perfectionism can move us from caring to quitting. Spiritual perfectionism can lead people who care about the Faith and who love God to a place of harshness and hurry so much that they just want to give up. But the Gospel reminds us that God is gentle and patient. Mass Readings from December 10, 2023: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Psalms 85:9-142 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8

full12/10/23 Main Character: Perfect316aa8c5-ab6a-4eae-a2ab-fa3174a4e314Sat, 09 Dec 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/10/23 Main Character: Perfect Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. Perfectionism can move us from caring to quitting. Spiritual perfectionism can lead people who care about the Faith and who love God to a place of harshness and hurry so much that they just want to give up. But the Gospel reminds us that God is gentle and patient. Mass Readings from December 10, 2023: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Psalms 85:9-142 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. Perfectionism can move us from caring to quitting. Spiritual perfectionism can lead people who care about the Faith and who love God to a place of harshness and hurry so much that they just want to give up. But the Gospel reminds us that God is gentle and patient. Mass Readings from December 10, 2023: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Psalms 85:9-142 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8

full12/10/23 Main Character: Perfectff8a5407-e36e-4576-8ac6-aa889483c346Sat, 09 Dec 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2023) In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2023)7b6c8730-474b-4e00-8cca-64462d5aa1d9Sat, 09 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2023) In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2023)fe9de760-b43f-455c-8011-10531cc48b77Sat, 09 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2023) In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2023)b796d4e5-b3a0-4258-beb8-48f8bc89cb2eSat, 09 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2023) In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2023)f301b8a3-b29a-44e0-a971-a636e1bccd2dSat, 09 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: Praying Through Mary To love Mary doesn’t mean our hearts belong any less to Jesus. Today, the Catechism explains our Blessed Mother’s role in prayer and why the Catholic Church prays in communion with her. We also explore the origin behind the Hail Mary prayer and other prayers to Mary throughout the Church’s history. Lastly, Fr. Mike reflects on the tenderness and strength of Mary’s motherhood that carries us through the difficulties of our lives. By uniting our prayer to her prayer, we unite our trust with her perfect “Fiat.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2673-2682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

To love Mary doesn’t mean our hearts belong any less to Jesus. Today, the Catechism explains our Blessed Mother’s role in prayer and why the Catholic Church prays in communion with her. We also explore the origin behind the Hail Mary prayer and other prayers to Mary throughout the Church’s history. Lastly, Fr. Mike reflects on the tenderness and strength of Mary’s motherhood that carries us through the difficulties of our lives. By uniting our prayer to her prayer, we unite our trust with her perfect “Fiat.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2673-2682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 343: Praying Through Mary92107948-fe0d-442b-a87b-b7d7dfc6cee9Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: Praying Through Mary To love Mary doesn’t mean our hearts belong any less to Jesus. Today, the Catechism explains our Blessed Mother’s role in prayer and why the Catholic Church prays in communion with her. We also explore the origin behind the Hail Mary prayer and other prayers to Mary throughout the Church’s history. Lastly, Fr. Mike reflects on the tenderness and strength of Mary’s motherhood that carries us through the difficulties of our lives. By uniting our prayer to her prayer, we unite our trust with her perfect “Fiat.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2673-2682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

To love Mary doesn’t mean our hearts belong any less to Jesus. Today, the Catechism explains our Blessed Mother’s role in prayer and why the Catholic Church prays in communion with her. We also explore the origin behind the Hail Mary prayer and other prayers to Mary throughout the Church’s history. Lastly, Fr. Mike reflects on the tenderness and strength of Mary’s motherhood that carries us through the difficulties of our lives. By uniting our prayer to her prayer, we unite our trust with her perfect “Fiat.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2673-2682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 343: Praying Through Mary9b96e5a2-ffd7-43f7-b8e8-6cb5b7112180Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMerging Traffic"I guess Lydia's okay, but having a new kid join your class in the middle of the year just messes everything up," Haley complained when her mother picked her up at school. "I mean, we're in the middle of our science projects, and we've already starting rehearsing our skit for parents' night. We had an equal number of people on our teams in gym class too. And now somebody new comes along and we have to make room for her.""I'm sure adding one more person to your group can't be that bad," said Mom as she slowed the car to turn onto the ramp leading to the highway.Haley shrugged. "Well, it's not fun." She braced herself as her mom suddenly sped up to merge onto the highway. "It's nothing personal, it's just that our groups were already all set."Haley frowned as the cars on the highway roared by in the lane next to the ramp. "Hey!" she said when she saw the end of the ramp quickly approaching. "What's with all these drivers today? They're not moving over to let us in. Don't they know they're supposed to let us merge into the lane with them?""They should know," Mom said as she finally darted into the next lane in front of a pickup truck. "I guess they're busy doing their own thing and don't want to bother with anyone new in their lane. They liked it the way it was before other cars started merging onto the highway from the ramp." She glanced at Haley. "I'm sure it's nothing personal."Haley blushed and didn't say anything. "It doesn't feel very good when no one wants to make room for you, does it?" said Mom. "I'm sure Lydia knows how that feels. Imagine how hard it must be for her to start a new school in the middle of the year when everyone already has their own groups and routines." Mom looked over at Haley. "It's not always easy to change things when someone new comes along, but Jesus will help you do it. He always welcomes those who come to Him, and He'll help you show the same kind of love to Lydia."Haley didn't answer immediately. "Maybe I should be the first one to slow down and let Lydia in," she said at last. -Hazel W. Marett

"I guess Lydia's okay, but having a new kid join your class in the middle of the year just messes everything up," Haley complained when her mother picked her up at school. "I mean, we're in the middle of our science projects, and we've already starting rehearsing our skit for parents' night. We had an equal number of people on our teams in gym class too. And now somebody new comes along and we have to make room for her.""I'm sure adding one more person to your group can't be that bad," said Mom as she slowed the car to turn onto the ramp leading to the highway.Haley shrugged. "Well, it's not fun." She braced herself as her mom suddenly sped up to merge onto the highway. "It's nothing personal, it's just that our groups were already all set."Haley frowned as the cars on the highway roared by in the lane next to the ramp. "Hey!" she said when she saw the end of the ramp quickly approaching. "What's with all these drivers today? They're not moving over to let us in. Don't they know they're supposed to let us merge into the lane with them?""They should know," Mom said as she finally darted into the next lane in front of a pickup truck. "I guess they're busy doing their own thing and don't want to bother with anyone new in their lane. They liked it the way it was before other cars started merging onto the highway from the ramp." She glanced at Haley. "I'm sure it's nothing personal."Haley blushed and didn't say anything. "It doesn't feel very good when no one wants to make room for you, does it?" said Mom. "I'm sure Lydia knows how that feels. Imagine how hard it must be for her to start a new school in the middle of the year when everyone already has their own groups and routines." Mom looked over at Haley. "It's not always easy to change things when someone new comes along, but Jesus will help you do it. He always welcomes those who come to Him, and He'll help you show the same kind of love to Lydia."Haley didn't answer immediately. "Maybe I should be the first one to slow down and let Lydia in," she said at last. -Hazel W. Marett

Merging Traffic23440638-7003-4f60-b2a0-7a7a3e20dd5eSat, 09 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMerging Traffic"I guess Lydia's okay, but having a new kid join your class in the middle of the year just messes everything up," Haley complained when her mother picked her up at school. "I mean, we're in the middle of our science projects, and we've already starting rehearsing our skit for parents' night. We had an equal number of people on our teams in gym class too. And now somebody new comes along and we have to make room for her.""I'm sure adding one more person to your group can't be that bad," said Mom as she slowed the car to turn onto the ramp leading to the highway.Haley shrugged. "Well, it's not fun." She braced herself as her mom suddenly sped up to merge onto the highway. "It's nothing personal, it's just that our groups were already all set."Haley frowned as the cars on the highway roared by in the lane next to the ramp. "Hey!" she said when she saw the end of the ramp quickly approaching. "What's with all these drivers today? They're not moving over to let us in. Don't they know they're supposed to let us merge into the lane with them?""They should know," Mom said as she finally darted into the next lane in front of a pickup truck. "I guess they're busy doing their own thing and don't want to bother with anyone new in their lane. They liked it the way it was before other cars started merging onto the highway from the ramp." She glanced at Haley. "I'm sure it's nothing personal."Haley blushed and didn't say anything. "It doesn't feel very good when no one wants to make room for you, does it?" said Mom. "I'm sure Lydia knows how that feels. Imagine how hard it must be for her to start a new school in the middle of the year when everyone already has their own groups and routines." Mom looked over at Haley. "It's not always easy to change things when someone new comes along, but Jesus will help you do it. He always welcomes those who come to Him, and He'll help you show the same kind of love to Lydia."Haley didn't answer immediately. "Maybe I should be the first one to slow down and let Lydia in," she said at last. -Hazel W. Marett

"I guess Lydia's okay, but having a new kid join your class in the middle of the year just messes everything up," Haley complained when her mother picked her up at school. "I mean, we're in the middle of our science projects, and we've already starting rehearsing our skit for parents' night. We had an equal number of people on our teams in gym class too. And now somebody new comes along and we have to make room for her.""I'm sure adding one more person to your group can't be that bad," said Mom as she slowed the car to turn onto the ramp leading to the highway.Haley shrugged. "Well, it's not fun." She braced herself as her mom suddenly sped up to merge onto the highway. "It's nothing personal, it's just that our groups were already all set."Haley frowned as the cars on the highway roared by in the lane next to the ramp. "Hey!" she said when she saw the end of the ramp quickly approaching. "What's with all these drivers today? They're not moving over to let us in. Don't they know they're supposed to let us merge into the lane with them?""They should know," Mom said as she finally darted into the next lane in front of a pickup truck. "I guess they're busy doing their own thing and don't want to bother with anyone new in their lane. They liked it the way it was before other cars started merging onto the highway from the ramp." She glanced at Haley. "I'm sure it's nothing personal."Haley blushed and didn't say anything. "It doesn't feel very good when no one wants to make room for you, does it?" said Mom. "I'm sure Lydia knows how that feels. Imagine how hard it must be for her to start a new school in the middle of the year when everyone already has their own groups and routines." Mom looked over at Haley. "It's not always easy to change things when someone new comes along, but Jesus will help you do it. He always welcomes those who come to Him, and He'll help you show the same kind of love to Lydia."Haley didn't answer immediately. "Maybe I should be the first one to slow down and let Lydia in," she said at last. -Hazel W. Marett

Merging Trafficb64f840b-c1cb-406e-82df-495b387d2243Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Waiting Season | Girls Gone BibleFRIDAY AKA GGB DAY ♡ hi our loves!!! we missed you. this week we talk about THE WAITING SEASON. God gave you a promise... but he's making you wait for it to come to pass. we know it's hard. but you're not alone in the waiting. it's common. it's necessary. and God's timing is absolutely perfect. we PROMISE! we read about Abraham and Sarah's journey with having their son, Isaac, in Genesis 15-21. we discuss how crucial it is not just to wait on God, but to wait well. to wait patiently and expectant of God's faithfulness to fulfill His promise. we talk about how going outside of God's will (kinda like the way Sarah did when she didn't believe God would give her a son of her own so she offered her maidservant to her husband to have a baby by...) will always result in a major lack of peace and often times a massive mess. but hallelujahhhh we serve a God who proves His promise in Romans 8:28 to be true every time. He will not only clean up our mess.. but even bless our mistakes (like He blessed the life of Hagar's son, Ishmael) we really enjoyed today's conversation and we hope you do as well. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

FRIDAY AKA GGB DAY ♡ hi our loves!!! we missed you. this week we talk about THE WAITING SEASON. God gave you a promise... but he's making you wait for it to come to pass. we know it's hard. but you're not alone in the waiting. it's common. it's necessary. and God's timing is absolutely perfect. we PROMISE! we read about Abraham and Sarah's journey with having their son, Isaac, in Genesis 15-21. we discuss how crucial it is not just to wait on God, but to wait well. to wait patiently and expectant of God's faithfulness to fulfill His promise. we talk about how going outside of God's will (kinda like the way Sarah did when she didn't believe God would give her a son of her own so she offered her maidservant to her husband to have a baby by...) will always result in a major lack of peace and often times a massive mess. but hallelujahhhh we serve a God who proves His promise in Romans 8:28 to be true every time. He will not only clean up our mess.. but even bless our mistakes (like He blessed the life of Hagar's son, Ishmael) we really enjoyed today's conversation and we hope you do as well. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullThe Waiting Season | Girls Gone Biblefe05be4e-628e-4b24-91fc-0c075e4e303fFri, 08 Dec 2023 16:33:03 +00004611https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/8/23 The New Eve Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary was preserved from sin by the merits of her Son's life, death, and resurrection. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a testament to God's goodness. He gives what we need for the mission to which we have been called. And He calls all of us to enter into deeper relationship with the Family of God by cultivating a relationship with Mary, the Mother of God. Mass Readings from December 8, 2023: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary was preserved from sin by the merits of her Son's life, death, and resurrection. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a testament to God's goodness. He gives what we need for the mission to which we have been called. And He calls all of us to enter into deeper relationship with the Family of God by cultivating a relationship with Mary, the Mother of God. Mass Readings from December 8, 2023: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

full12/8/23 The New Eve26b33350-0495-4c3c-8db4-0d53472d2464Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/8/23 The New Eve Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary was preserved from sin by the merits of her Son's life, death, and resurrection. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a testament to God's goodness. He gives what we need for the mission to which we have been called. And He calls all of us to enter into deeper relationship with the Family of God by cultivating a relationship with Mary, the Mother of God. Mass Readings from December 8, 2023: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary was preserved from sin by the merits of her Son's life, death, and resurrection. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a testament to God's goodness. He gives what we need for the mission to which we have been called. And He calls all of us to enter into deeper relationship with the Family of God by cultivating a relationship with Mary, the Mother of God. Mass Readings from December 8, 2023: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

full12/8/23 The New Eve721ad0d1-b352-47e5-b1f3-566c618614bbFri, 08 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/8/23 The New Eve Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary was preserved from sin by the merits of her Son's life, death, and resurrection. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a testament to God's goodness. He gives what we need for the mission to which we have been called. And He calls all of us to enter into deeper relationship with the Family of God by cultivating a relationship with Mary, the Mother of God. Mass Readings from December 8, 2023: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary was preserved from sin by the merits of her Son's life, death, and resurrection. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a testament to God's goodness. He gives what we need for the mission to which we have been called. And He calls all of us to enter into deeper relationship with the Family of God by cultivating a relationship with Mary, the Mother of God. Mass Readings from December 8, 2023: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

full12/8/23 The New Eve0f33eb1f-e68b-4bf1-98cf-06847c90f14dFri, 08 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 139: "Your Inner Voice Is Limiting You!" How To Control The Negative Inner Thoughts: Mo GowdatIn this moment, ex-chief business officer for Google X, Mo Gawdat asks the question, ‘what are the illusions that you are living under’? Mo believes, that for all of us, our view of reality is an illusion, and this can often become limiting or imprisoning. Too often this viewpoint of reality can lead to an identity you form that you feel that you have to stick with and cannot break away from. Furthermore, Mo says that for a lot of people, inner conflict comes when your actions don’t match with the inner feelings you have, so you don’t feel as if you’re fully complete. To overcome this, Mo says that we need to find balance within ourselves and that this balance can be broken down to smaller, more manageable sections that you can improve on every single day, as ultimately, this search for inner balance is a constant journey. Listen to the full episode here:  https://g2ul0.app.link/n9c6KH2qlFb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Mo Gowdat: https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?hl=en https://www.mogawdat.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, ex-chief business officer for Google X, Mo Gawdat asks the question, ‘what are the illusions that you are living under’? Mo believes, that for all of us, our view of reality is an illusion, and this can often become limiting or imprisoning. Too often this viewpoint of reality can lead to an identity you form that you feel that you have to stick with and cannot break away from. Furthermore, Mo says that for a lot of people, inner conflict comes when your actions don’t match with the inner feelings you have, so you don’t feel as if you’re fully complete. To overcome this, Mo says that we need to find balance within ourselves and that this balance can be broken down to smaller, more manageable sections that you can improve on every single day, as ultimately, this search for inner balance is a constant journey. Listen to the full episode here:  https://g2ul0.app.link/n9c6KH2qlFb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Mo Gowdat: https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?hl=en https://www.mogawdat.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 139: "Your Inner Voice Is Limiting You!" How To Control The Negative Inner Thoughts: Mo Gowdat446d8592-511a-4061-b656-f1bfa663ba95Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000904https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Generous Hearts (2023) Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 342: Generous Hearts (2023)a4b1a2d5-7fe6-41f2-a5e9-96714d09604bFri, 08 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Generous Hearts (2023) Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 342: Generous Hearts (2023)311f4064-6443-4afa-80e7-81febc28e371Fri, 08 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Generous Hearts (2023) Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 342: Generous Hearts (2023)9ed8856d-104f-49d8-a7f1-2296cfae88c2Fri, 08 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Generous Hearts (2023) Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 342: Generous Hearts (2023)865059b2-056c-4c4d-8809-c9385cb10a9dFri, 08 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Trinitarian Prayer What is the significance of praying to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? As we explore the path of prayer, the Catechism elaborates on the concept of trinitarian prayer and underscores the importance of establishing a relationship with each member of the Holy Trinity. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ is the focal point of Christian prayer, and he underscores the profound power of invoking the name of Jesus, as it represents his very presence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2663-2672. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What is the significance of praying to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? As we explore the path of prayer, the Catechism elaborates on the concept of trinitarian prayer and underscores the importance of establishing a relationship with each member of the Holy Trinity. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ is the focal point of Christian prayer, and he underscores the profound power of invoking the name of Jesus, as it represents his very presence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2663-2672. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 342: Trinitarian Prayerf1f46529-ef3d-4bae-a406-cead52a2359bFri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Trinitarian Prayer What is the significance of praying to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? As we explore the path of prayer, the Catechism elaborates on the concept of trinitarian prayer and underscores the importance of establishing a relationship with each member of the Holy Trinity. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ is the focal point of Christian prayer, and he underscores the profound power of invoking the name of Jesus, as it represents his very presence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2663-2672. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What is the significance of praying to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? As we explore the path of prayer, the Catechism elaborates on the concept of trinitarian prayer and underscores the importance of establishing a relationship with each member of the Holy Trinity. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ is the focal point of Christian prayer, and he underscores the profound power of invoking the name of Jesus, as it represents his very presence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2663-2672. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 342: Trinitarian Prayer3de7817f-e498-4a63-810a-15771dffeed0Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne Small WordDaniel listened politely as his elderly neighbor chatted with him and his mom in the front yard. "You and my grandson Benjamin would get along so well together," Mrs. Crane was saying. "He really enjoys skateboarding. And did I tell you that he plays basketball?"Daniel nodded. "And that he's in my grade in school, and that he has a baseball card collection."Mrs. Crane smiled and nodded. "I really hope the two of you get a chance to meet sometime."After Mrs. Crane left, Daniel turned to his mom. "Mrs. Crane is always telling me about her grandson. I must know just about everything there is to know about him. He sounds like a nice guy, but I'm getting pretty tired of hearing about him. I wish she'd either introduce us or forget the whole thing."The next Saturday, it happened. The doorbell rang, and there was Mrs. Crane and a boy about Daniel's age. "Hi, Daniel," said Mrs. Crane. "This is Benjamin, my grandson." She smiled at Benjamin. "And this is Daniel."Benjamin was visiting his grandmother for a week, so the boys played together often and had a great time."I'm glad Mrs. Crane finally introduced Benjamin and me," Daniel told his parents one day. "I knew all about him for a long time, but now I actually know him."Mom nodded. "You can 'know about,' or you can 'know.' The elimination of one small word makes a lot of difference, doesn't it?" "It's like that when it comes to Jesus too," Dad said. "Some people know about Him, but they don't know Him personally.""I often think of that at this time of year," said Mom. "Many people have heard the Christmas story over and over. But knowing about Jesus isn't enough. It's as useless as knowing about Benjamin without being able to meet him.""Yeah," said Daniel. "I was really tired of hearing Mrs. Crane talk about him! Knowing somebody personally is so much better than just hearing about them. I'm glad I know Benjamin now, and I'm especially glad I know Jesus." –Hazel W. Marett

Daniel listened politely as his elderly neighbor chatted with him and his mom in the front yard. "You and my grandson Benjamin would get along so well together," Mrs. Crane was saying. "He really enjoys skateboarding. And did I tell you that he plays basketball?"Daniel nodded. "And that he's in my grade in school, and that he has a baseball card collection."Mrs. Crane smiled and nodded. "I really hope the two of you get a chance to meet sometime."After Mrs. Crane left, Daniel turned to his mom. "Mrs. Crane is always telling me about her grandson. I must know just about everything there is to know about him. He sounds like a nice guy, but I'm getting pretty tired of hearing about him. I wish she'd either introduce us or forget the whole thing."The next Saturday, it happened. The doorbell rang, and there was Mrs. Crane and a boy about Daniel's age. "Hi, Daniel," said Mrs. Crane. "This is Benjamin, my grandson." She smiled at Benjamin. "And this is Daniel."Benjamin was visiting his grandmother for a week, so the boys played together often and had a great time."I'm glad Mrs. Crane finally introduced Benjamin and me," Daniel told his parents one day. "I knew all about him for a long time, but now I actually know him."Mom nodded. "You can 'know about,' or you can 'know.' The elimination of one small word makes a lot of difference, doesn't it?" "It's like that when it comes to Jesus too," Dad said. "Some people know about Him, but they don't know Him personally.""I often think of that at this time of year," said Mom. "Many people have heard the Christmas story over and over. But knowing about Jesus isn't enough. It's as useless as knowing about Benjamin without being able to meet him.""Yeah," said Daniel. "I was really tired of hearing Mrs. Crane talk about him! Knowing somebody personally is so much better than just hearing about them. I'm glad I know Benjamin now, and I'm especially glad I know Jesus." –Hazel W. Marett

One Small Word89f43275-251b-4f87-b0cc-6da9f36ab537Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne Small WordDaniel listened politely as his elderly neighbor chatted with him and his mom in the front yard. "You and my grandson Benjamin would get along so well together," Mrs. Crane was saying. "He really enjoys skateboarding. And did I tell you that he plays basketball?"Daniel nodded. "And that he's in my grade in school, and that he has a baseball card collection."Mrs. Crane smiled and nodded. "I really hope the two of you get a chance to meet sometime."After Mrs. Crane left, Daniel turned to his mom. "Mrs. Crane is always telling me about her grandson. I must know just about everything there is to know about him. He sounds like a nice guy, but I'm getting pretty tired of hearing about him. I wish she'd either introduce us or forget the whole thing."The next Saturday, it happened. The doorbell rang, and there was Mrs. Crane and a boy about Daniel's age. "Hi, Daniel," said Mrs. Crane. "This is Benjamin, my grandson." She smiled at Benjamin. "And this is Daniel."Benjamin was visiting his grandmother for a week, so the boys played together often and had a great time."I'm glad Mrs. Crane finally introduced Benjamin and me," Daniel told his parents one day. "I knew all about him for a long time, but now I actually know him."Mom nodded. "You can 'know about,' or you can 'know.' The elimination of one small word makes a lot of difference, doesn't it?" "It's like that when it comes to Jesus too," Dad said. "Some people know about Him, but they don't know Him personally.""I often think of that at this time of year," said Mom. "Many people have heard the Christmas story over and over. But knowing about Jesus isn't enough. It's as useless as knowing about Benjamin without being able to meet him.""Yeah," said Daniel. "I was really tired of hearing Mrs. Crane talk about him! Knowing somebody personally is so much better than just hearing about them. I'm glad I know Benjamin now, and I'm especially glad I know Jesus." –Hazel W. Marett

Daniel listened politely as his elderly neighbor chatted with him and his mom in the front yard. "You and my grandson Benjamin would get along so well together," Mrs. Crane was saying. "He really enjoys skateboarding. And did I tell you that he plays basketball?"Daniel nodded. "And that he's in my grade in school, and that he has a baseball card collection."Mrs. Crane smiled and nodded. "I really hope the two of you get a chance to meet sometime."After Mrs. Crane left, Daniel turned to his mom. "Mrs. Crane is always telling me about her grandson. I must know just about everything there is to know about him. He sounds like a nice guy, but I'm getting pretty tired of hearing about him. I wish she'd either introduce us or forget the whole thing."The next Saturday, it happened. The doorbell rang, and there was Mrs. Crane and a boy about Daniel's age. "Hi, Daniel," said Mrs. Crane. "This is Benjamin, my grandson." She smiled at Benjamin. "And this is Daniel."Benjamin was visiting his grandmother for a week, so the boys played together often and had a great time."I'm glad Mrs. Crane finally introduced Benjamin and me," Daniel told his parents one day. "I knew all about him for a long time, but now I actually know him."Mom nodded. "You can 'know about,' or you can 'know.' The elimination of one small word makes a lot of difference, doesn't it?" "It's like that when it comes to Jesus too," Dad said. "Some people know about Him, but they don't know Him personally.""I often think of that at this time of year," said Mom. "Many people have heard the Christmas story over and over. But knowing about Jesus isn't enough. It's as useless as knowing about Benjamin without being able to meet him.""Yeah," said Daniel. "I was really tired of hearing Mrs. Crane talk about him! Knowing somebody personally is so much better than just hearing about them. I'm glad I know Benjamin now, and I'm especially glad I know Jesus." –Hazel W. Marett

One Small Word3f69016a-b9d6-478e-ac09-aa4bc30048c9Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayers If it feels like God isn&#39;t answering your prayers, that can be disheartening. But it can also be devastating. Today, Fr. Mike offers the good word that your God is your loving Father who wants to give you good things. But he also offers the reminder that God is not a genie over which we have control.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If it feels like God isn&#39;t answering your prayers, that can be disheartening. But it can also be devastating. Today, Fr. Mike offers the good word that your God is your loving Father who wants to give you good things. But he also offers the reminder that God is not a genie over which we have control.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayers6b7155fb-c56b-4e35-a639-32029039c08dThu, 07 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayers If it feels like God isn&#39;t answering your prayers, that can be disheartening. But it can also be devastating. Today, Fr. Mike offers the good word that your God is your loving Father who wants to give you good things. But he also offers the reminder that God is not a genie over which we have control.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If it feels like God isn&#39;t answering your prayers, that can be disheartening. But it can also be devastating. Today, Fr. Mike offers the good word that your God is your loving Father who wants to give you good things. But he also offers the reminder that God is not a genie over which we have control.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayersb79dbf3f-ff49-4e0f-a70b-b50e687af997Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#844 - Psalms 107 – His Wonderful Deeds for MankindThis episode is part This episode is part 82 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist uses the refrain “Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind” and then recounts what God reaching out to save his people. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-107-his-wonderful-deeds-for-mankind/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part This episode is part 82 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist uses the refrain “Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind” and then recounts what God reaching out to save his people. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-107-his-wonderful-deeds-for-mankind/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#844 - Psalms 107 – His Wonderful Deeds for Mankind5f8fb3fc-0ce9-4e90-944a-c4d5201e9fe3Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +00001090https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Things Necessary to be A ManToday, John, Sam, and Devin have decided to delve into the two archetypes that shape every one of us and profoundly impact our existence. We have chosen these two archetypes due to the intricate interplay between them and how they mutually support and complete each other. God has created men to be a wellspring of power and positive change for the world, but that same power can also be harnessed for evil. Let's focus our attention on how these Christ-like images within us influence our lives and how we can harness them to triumph in life. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a listener who wants to know how to bring more fathers to Holy Mass and if the success of our churches depends on it. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air. 🔴 Watch all 1h 25 mins of episode 137 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John, Sam, and Devin have decided to delve into the two archetypes that shape every one of us and profoundly impact our existence. We have chosen these two archetypes due to the intricate interplay between them and how they mutually support and complete each other. God has created men to be a wellspring of power and positive change for the world, but that same power can also be harnessed for evil. Let's focus our attention on how these Christ-like images within us influence our lives and how we can harness them to triumph in life. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a listener who wants to know how to bring more fathers to Holy Mass and if the success of our churches depends on it. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air. 🔴 Watch all 1h 25 mins of episode 137 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full2 Things Necessary to be A Manaf23b511-fc76-4c2d-b6a1-eca0b30ae7c3Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +00003490https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEsther Perel (Love & Sex Expert): Why Men Love Porn More Than Their Partner! It's Time To Enjoy Sex Again! The Real Reason Men & Women Cheat!If you enjoyed this video, I recommend you check out my conversation with dating expert Logan Ury, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kOtvoX88J0 Why do people have affairs in happy relationships? Why does sex decline in some long term relationships and not others? Esther Perel is here to answer all of the biggest questions in sex and relationships. Esther Perel is a world-leading Belgian-American psychotherapist and relationship expert, best known for her work in human relationships and ‘erotic intelligence’. She is the New York Times best-selling author of, ‘Mating in Captivity’ and ‘The State of Affairs’, as well as the host of the podcast, ‘Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel’. Follow Esther: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Gx63qy Twitter: https://bit.ly/3T7vN4k Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoyed this video, I recommend you check out my conversation with dating expert Logan Ury, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kOtvoX88J0 Why do people have affairs in happy relationships? Why does sex decline in some long term relationships and not others? Esther Perel is here to answer all of the biggest questions in sex and relationships. Esther Perel is a world-leading Belgian-American psychotherapist and relationship expert, best known for her work in human relationships and ‘erotic intelligence’. She is the New York Times best-selling author of, ‘Mating in Captivity’ and ‘The State of Affairs’, as well as the host of the podcast, ‘Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel’. Follow Esther: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Gx63qy Twitter: https://bit.ly/3T7vN4k Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullEsther Perel (Love & Sex Expert): Why Men Love Porn More Than Their Partner! It's Time To Enjoy Sex Again! The Real Reason Men & Women Cheat!9b3a11f5-3fb9-4a96-9fe5-c82e1f86439fThu, 07 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +00007353https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2023) In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2023)99d471ef-e708-4d24-b73c-7c858bc6d930Thu, 07 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2023) In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2023)3020449b-e63e-4d47-bb65-4bdfe0e842cdThu, 07 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2023) In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2023)ec071e6f-43f1-4817-903f-cbf28f65ed01Thu, 07 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2023) In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2023)ce249ab3-5b75-4876-bbb1-359228d39080Thu, 07 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: The Theological Virtues The Catechism reveals the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love as additional “wellsprings” of prayer for us to connect with the Father. Fr. Mike explains that we must enter into prayer with faith, pray in hope, and love as God loves us. Fr. Mike also addresses the Catechism&#39;s view on praying in the present, not looking at the past or future. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2656-2662. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism reveals the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love as additional “wellsprings” of prayer for us to connect with the Father. Fr. Mike explains that we must enter into prayer with faith, pray in hope, and love as God loves us. Fr. Mike also addresses the Catechism&#39;s view on praying in the present, not looking at the past or future. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2656-2662. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 341: The Theological Virtues b90d07c8-ef56-48d6-986a-bf7404cd0638Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: The Theological Virtues The Catechism reveals the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love as additional “wellsprings” of prayer for us to connect with the Father. Fr. Mike explains that we must enter into prayer with faith, pray in hope, and love as God loves us. Fr. Mike also addresses the Catechism&#39;s view on praying in the present, not looking at the past or future. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2656-2662. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism reveals the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love as additional “wellsprings” of prayer for us to connect with the Father. Fr. Mike explains that we must enter into prayer with faith, pray in hope, and love as God loves us. Fr. Mike also addresses the Catechism&#39;s view on praying in the present, not looking at the past or future. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2656-2662. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 341: The Theological Virtues 18d048b9-c048-4196-89c8-b14976d8830fThu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJesus JoyGrace twirled her hair nervously as she walked up to Ms. Evie. Evie looked the same as she did months ago--only now she was in a wheelchair.Evie looked up with a bright smile when she saw Grace. "How is it that you've grown even taller in just a few months?" Evie's green eyes sparkled and she squeezed Grace's hand. "Hi, Ms. Evie. I'm sorry about your car accident. My parents said you won't walk again."Evie nodded. "Unless God performs a miracle, I don't think I will.""But--doesn't that make you angry?" asked Grace. "You're in the middle of going to college and you had so many plans interrupted. But it's weird, you don't seem angry. You look--happy!" Grace clapped her hand over her mouth. "I shouldn't have said all that." Ms. Evie's laughter sounded like tinkling bells. "It's okay, Grace! It's refreshing to hear some honesty. Let me tell you a secret." Evie leaned forward. "I'm not happy." "What?" Grace's eyes widened."I'll explain. I'm not happy about my situation, but I do have joy." "What's the difference? I thought they were kind of the same thing," Grace mused. "Good question! Happiness depends on our circumstances, which can change from day to hour to minute. But true joy comes from knowing Jesus. Jesus joy is my secret weapon."Grace sighed. "It's not always easy to be joyful." Evie shook her head. "It's not. For the first few weeks, I was mad at God, asking Him why this happened. I still feel sad about what I've lost, but I've been thinking about what Hebrews 12:2 says about fixing our eyes on Jesus, who endured the cross so we could have the joy of knowing Him. Jesus loved us enough to make the ultimate sacrifice. The joy set before Him was knowing that we would belong to Him forever when we trust Him to save us. Knowing He's always with me and that He promises to give me a new, perfect body one day fills me with joy." "I guess I'd never thought of it like that," said Grace. "I have noticed that spending time with Jesus lifts me up when I'm feeling sad. When I read my Bible and sing praise songs, it just makes me feel more--""Joyful?" Evie interjected. "Yeah!""Sounds like you've got Jesus joy too, girl!" –Savannah Coleman

Grace twirled her hair nervously as she walked up to Ms. Evie. Evie looked the same as she did months ago--only now she was in a wheelchair.Evie looked up with a bright smile when she saw Grace. "How is it that you've grown even taller in just a few months?" Evie's green eyes sparkled and she squeezed Grace's hand. "Hi, Ms. Evie. I'm sorry about your car accident. My parents said you won't walk again."Evie nodded. "Unless God performs a miracle, I don't think I will.""But--doesn't that make you angry?" asked Grace. "You're in the middle of going to college and you had so many plans interrupted. But it's weird, you don't seem angry. You look--happy!" Grace clapped her hand over her mouth. "I shouldn't have said all that." Ms. Evie's laughter sounded like tinkling bells. "It's okay, Grace! It's refreshing to hear some honesty. Let me tell you a secret." Evie leaned forward. "I'm not happy." "What?" Grace's eyes widened."I'll explain. I'm not happy about my situation, but I do have joy." "What's the difference? I thought they were kind of the same thing," Grace mused. "Good question! Happiness depends on our circumstances, which can change from day to hour to minute. But true joy comes from knowing Jesus. Jesus joy is my secret weapon."Grace sighed. "It's not always easy to be joyful." Evie shook her head. "It's not. For the first few weeks, I was mad at God, asking Him why this happened. I still feel sad about what I've lost, but I've been thinking about what Hebrews 12:2 says about fixing our eyes on Jesus, who endured the cross so we could have the joy of knowing Him. Jesus loved us enough to make the ultimate sacrifice. The joy set before Him was knowing that we would belong to Him forever when we trust Him to save us. Knowing He's always with me and that He promises to give me a new, perfect body one day fills me with joy." "I guess I'd never thought of it like that," said Grace. "I have noticed that spending time with Jesus lifts me up when I'm feeling sad. When I read my Bible and sing praise songs, it just makes me feel more--""Joyful?" Evie interjected. "Yeah!""Sounds like you've got Jesus joy too, girl!" –Savannah Coleman

Jesus Joy74f1a9e9-e245-44ca-b2d5-e3446a3edb76Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJesus JoyGrace twirled her hair nervously as she walked up to Ms. Evie. Evie looked the same as she did months ago--only now she was in a wheelchair.Evie looked up with a bright smile when she saw Grace. "How is it that you've grown even taller in just a few months?" Evie's green eyes sparkled and she squeezed Grace's hand. "Hi, Ms. Evie. I'm sorry about your car accident. My parents said you won't walk again."Evie nodded. "Unless God performs a miracle, I don't think I will.""But--doesn't that make you angry?" asked Grace. "You're in the middle of going to college and you had so many plans interrupted. But it's weird, you don't seem angry. You look--happy!" Grace clapped her hand over her mouth. "I shouldn't have said all that." Ms. Evie's laughter sounded like tinkling bells. "It's okay, Grace! It's refreshing to hear some honesty. Let me tell you a secret." Evie leaned forward. "I'm not happy." "What?" Grace's eyes widened."I'll explain. I'm not happy about my situation, but I do have joy." "What's the difference? I thought they were kind of the same thing," Grace mused. "Good question! Happiness depends on our circumstances, which can change from day to hour to minute. But true joy comes from knowing Jesus. Jesus joy is my secret weapon."Grace sighed. "It's not always easy to be joyful." Evie shook her head. "It's not. For the first few weeks, I was mad at God, asking Him why this happened. I still feel sad about what I've lost, but I've been thinking about what Hebrews 12:2 says about fixing our eyes on Jesus, who endured the cross so we could have the joy of knowing Him. Jesus loved us enough to make the ultimate sacrifice. The joy set before Him was knowing that we would belong to Him forever when we trust Him to save us. Knowing He's always with me and that He promises to give me a new, perfect body one day fills me with joy." "I guess I'd never thought of it like that," said Grace. "I have noticed that spending time with Jesus lifts me up when I'm feeling sad. When I read my Bible and sing praise songs, it just makes me feel more--""Joyful?" Evie interjected. "Yeah!""Sounds like you've got Jesus joy too, girl!" –Savannah Coleman

Grace twirled her hair nervously as she walked up to Ms. Evie. Evie looked the same as she did months ago--only now she was in a wheelchair.Evie looked up with a bright smile when she saw Grace. "How is it that you've grown even taller in just a few months?" Evie's green eyes sparkled and she squeezed Grace's hand. "Hi, Ms. Evie. I'm sorry about your car accident. My parents said you won't walk again."Evie nodded. "Unless God performs a miracle, I don't think I will.""But--doesn't that make you angry?" asked Grace. "You're in the middle of going to college and you had so many plans interrupted. But it's weird, you don't seem angry. You look--happy!" Grace clapped her hand over her mouth. "I shouldn't have said all that." Ms. Evie's laughter sounded like tinkling bells. "It's okay, Grace! It's refreshing to hear some honesty. Let me tell you a secret." Evie leaned forward. "I'm not happy." "What?" Grace's eyes widened."I'll explain. I'm not happy about my situation, but I do have joy." "What's the difference? I thought they were kind of the same thing," Grace mused. "Good question! Happiness depends on our circumstances, which can change from day to hour to minute. But true joy comes from knowing Jesus. Jesus joy is my secret weapon."Grace sighed. "It's not always easy to be joyful." Evie shook her head. "It's not. For the first few weeks, I was mad at God, asking Him why this happened. I still feel sad about what I've lost, but I've been thinking about what Hebrews 12:2 says about fixing our eyes on Jesus, who endured the cross so we could have the joy of knowing Him. Jesus loved us enough to make the ultimate sacrifice. The joy set before Him was knowing that we would belong to Him forever when we trust Him to save us. Knowing He's always with me and that He promises to give me a new, perfect body one day fills me with joy." "I guess I'd never thought of it like that," said Grace. "I have noticed that spending time with Jesus lifts me up when I'm feeling sad. When I read my Bible and sing praise songs, it just makes me feel more--""Joyful?" Evie interjected. "Yeah!""Sounds like you've got Jesus joy too, girl!" –Savannah Coleman

Jesus Joye8e65d53-e703-4c33-a634-6a50b704263cThu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#516 Understanding Indulgences in the Catholic Faith - Joe HeschmeyerJoe Heschmeyer, author of The Eucharist is Really Jesus, explores the misunderstood topic of indulgences. He explains the historical context and biblical perspectives on indulgences, addressing misconceptions and highlighting the fine line between legitimate spiritual generosity and the improper commodification of spiritual goods that tarnished the reputation of indulgences in the past. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and anyone who has ever found themselves in the pos…

Joe Heschmeyer, author of The Eucharist is Really Jesus, explores the misunderstood topic of indulgences. He explains the historical context and biblical perspectives on indulgences, addressing misconceptions and highlighting the fine line between legitimate spiritual generosity and the improper commodification of spiritual goods that tarnished the reputation of indulgences in the past. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and anyone who has ever found themselves in the pos…

#516 Understanding Indulgences in the Catholic Faith - Joe Heschmeyera04186dd-ad0f-42be-bdaf-2ffa5923a4a6Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#309: Peace; Advent week 2Luke 2:1-5 &amp; Micah 5:2 This week, we&#39;ll be exploring the incredible journey Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem, and how peace played a crucial role in their adventure. To connect with us go here vitamins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 2:1-5 &amp; Micah 5:2 This week, we&#39;ll be exploring the incredible journey Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem, and how peace played a crucial role in their adventure. To connect with us go here vitamins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#309: Peace; Advent week 2a73bd771-dc9d-4fda-ac04-a6e345fb2352Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000769https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2023)361836f5-5f83-4a6c-a639-c27ef6e3a44dWed, 06 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2023)c0f0c271-3cf3-4b10-8c79-f3a401b1521eWed, 06 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2023)571670fd-c566-4cf5-a210-38a3152ea857Wed, 06 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2023)5b6eb983-a767-4b85-9245-edf44c2e1877Wed, 06 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: Scripture and the Liturgy How do we pray? Prayer is essential for our relationship with the Lord. The Catechism teaches that we must study the Scriptures, learn how to pray, and have the will to pray. Fr. Mike shares two different sources of prayer: the Word of God and the Liturgy of the Church. He explains how the Holy Spirit guides us in prayer and teaches us how to speak with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2650-2655. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How do we pray? Prayer is essential for our relationship with the Lord. The Catechism teaches that we must study the Scriptures, learn how to pray, and have the will to pray. Fr. Mike shares two different sources of prayer: the Word of God and the Liturgy of the Church. He explains how the Holy Spirit guides us in prayer and teaches us how to speak with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2650-2655. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 340: Scripture and the Liturgyeca93387-68ea-471d-9d68-7ba0bb54bfa9Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: Scripture and the Liturgy How do we pray? Prayer is essential for our relationship with the Lord. The Catechism teaches that we must study the Scriptures, learn how to pray, and have the will to pray. Fr. Mike shares two different sources of prayer: the Word of God and the Liturgy of the Church. He explains how the Holy Spirit guides us in prayer and teaches us how to speak with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2650-2655. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How do we pray? Prayer is essential for our relationship with the Lord. The Catechism teaches that we must study the Scriptures, learn how to pray, and have the will to pray. Fr. Mike shares two different sources of prayer: the Word of God and the Liturgy of the Church. He explains how the Holy Spirit guides us in prayer and teaches us how to speak with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2650-2655. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 340: Scripture and the Liturgyc4f9c3bc-cbfe-457b-85d8-7f8e6138d096Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEncased in LoveAries threw her mom's cell phone on the counter and ran to her room as fast she could. She slammed the door and belly flopped onto her bed, sobbing uncontrollably. Soon there was a knock on the door. "Aries, can I come in?" Mom asked. "I guess so," Aries was able to get out between sobs.Mom sat down on the bed. "I'm guessing your dad called to say he's not coming to get you this weekend like he promised," she said as she rubbed Aries' back. Aries nodded. "He said something about having to work early on Monday. That's the third week in a row. What's wrong with me, Mom? Why doesn't he want to spend time with me?" Aries asked as more tears flowed down her cheeks. "Honey, it's not you. I'm not sure what's going on with your dad, but I know it's not your fault," Mom reassured her. "It's just so hard. I was really looking forward to this weekend," Aries said as she turned toward her mother and began sobbing on her shoulder. Mom let her cry for a while before breaking the silence. "Aries, I want you to look at my cell phone." Aries sat up and looked at the phone in her mom's hand. "After you got done talking to your dad, you slammed my phone down pretty hard on the counter, but is it broken?" Mom turned the phone over, and Aries shook her head. "Why not?" Mom asked."Because the case protected it," Aries said. "That's right. People are going to disappoint you in life--I may even let you down sometimes--and it's normal to feel hurt because of it. But remember that since you're a Christian, you will always have the love of God protecting you. Jesus gave His life to save you, and He will never fail you. He is with you when you're hurting and wants to comfort you and help you." Mom kissed the top of Aries' head. "I love you, kid. I'm going to go start dinner. Why don't you come join me when you're ready?"After her mom left, Aries took a deep breath and dried her eyes. "Dear Lord, thank You for loving me. Please help me get through this," she prayed as she headed toward the kitchen to join her mom. –Melissa Yeagle

Aries threw her mom's cell phone on the counter and ran to her room as fast she could. She slammed the door and belly flopped onto her bed, sobbing uncontrollably. Soon there was a knock on the door. "Aries, can I come in?" Mom asked. "I guess so," Aries was able to get out between sobs.Mom sat down on the bed. "I'm guessing your dad called to say he's not coming to get you this weekend like he promised," she said as she rubbed Aries' back. Aries nodded. "He said something about having to work early on Monday. That's the third week in a row. What's wrong with me, Mom? Why doesn't he want to spend time with me?" Aries asked as more tears flowed down her cheeks. "Honey, it's not you. I'm not sure what's going on with your dad, but I know it's not your fault," Mom reassured her. "It's just so hard. I was really looking forward to this weekend," Aries said as she turned toward her mother and began sobbing on her shoulder. Mom let her cry for a while before breaking the silence. "Aries, I want you to look at my cell phone." Aries sat up and looked at the phone in her mom's hand. "After you got done talking to your dad, you slammed my phone down pretty hard on the counter, but is it broken?" Mom turned the phone over, and Aries shook her head. "Why not?" Mom asked."Because the case protected it," Aries said. "That's right. People are going to disappoint you in life--I may even let you down sometimes--and it's normal to feel hurt because of it. But remember that since you're a Christian, you will always have the love of God protecting you. Jesus gave His life to save you, and He will never fail you. He is with you when you're hurting and wants to comfort you and help you." Mom kissed the top of Aries' head. "I love you, kid. I'm going to go start dinner. Why don't you come join me when you're ready?"After her mom left, Aries took a deep breath and dried her eyes. "Dear Lord, thank You for loving me. Please help me get through this," she prayed as she headed toward the kitchen to join her mom. –Melissa Yeagle

Encased in Loved020078a-8bcf-4a0c-8232-a9a7af6d30a1Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEncased in LoveAries threw her mom's cell phone on the counter and ran to her room as fast she could. She slammed the door and belly flopped onto her bed, sobbing uncontrollably. Soon there was a knock on the door. "Aries, can I come in?" Mom asked. "I guess so," Aries was able to get out between sobs.Mom sat down on the bed. "I'm guessing your dad called to say he's not coming to get you this weekend like he promised," she said as she rubbed Aries' back. Aries nodded. "He said something about having to work early on Monday. That's the third week in a row. What's wrong with me, Mom? Why doesn't he want to spend time with me?" Aries asked as more tears flowed down her cheeks. "Honey, it's not you. I'm not sure what's going on with your dad, but I know it's not your fault," Mom reassured her. "It's just so hard. I was really looking forward to this weekend," Aries said as she turned toward her mother and began sobbing on her shoulder. Mom let her cry for a while before breaking the silence. "Aries, I want you to look at my cell phone." Aries sat up and looked at the phone in her mom's hand. "After you got done talking to your dad, you slammed my phone down pretty hard on the counter, but is it broken?" Mom turned the phone over, and Aries shook her head. "Why not?" Mom asked."Because the case protected it," Aries said. "That's right. People are going to disappoint you in life--I may even let you down sometimes--and it's normal to feel hurt because of it. But remember that since you're a Christian, you will always have the love of God protecting you. Jesus gave His life to save you, and He will never fail you. He is with you when you're hurting and wants to comfort you and help you." Mom kissed the top of Aries' head. "I love you, kid. I'm going to go start dinner. Why don't you come join me when you're ready?"After her mom left, Aries took a deep breath and dried her eyes. "Dear Lord, thank You for loving me. Please help me get through this," she prayed as she headed toward the kitchen to join her mom. –Melissa Yeagle

Aries threw her mom's cell phone on the counter and ran to her room as fast she could. She slammed the door and belly flopped onto her bed, sobbing uncontrollably. Soon there was a knock on the door. "Aries, can I come in?" Mom asked. "I guess so," Aries was able to get out between sobs.Mom sat down on the bed. "I'm guessing your dad called to say he's not coming to get you this weekend like he promised," she said as she rubbed Aries' back. Aries nodded. "He said something about having to work early on Monday. That's the third week in a row. What's wrong with me, Mom? Why doesn't he want to spend time with me?" Aries asked as more tears flowed down her cheeks. "Honey, it's not you. I'm not sure what's going on with your dad, but I know it's not your fault," Mom reassured her. "It's just so hard. I was really looking forward to this weekend," Aries said as she turned toward her mother and began sobbing on her shoulder. Mom let her cry for a while before breaking the silence. "Aries, I want you to look at my cell phone." Aries sat up and looked at the phone in her mom's hand. "After you got done talking to your dad, you slammed my phone down pretty hard on the counter, but is it broken?" Mom turned the phone over, and Aries shook her head. "Why not?" Mom asked."Because the case protected it," Aries said. "That's right. People are going to disappoint you in life--I may even let you down sometimes--and it's normal to feel hurt because of it. But remember that since you're a Christian, you will always have the love of God protecting you. Jesus gave His life to save you, and He will never fail you. He is with you when you're hurting and wants to comfort you and help you." Mom kissed the top of Aries' head. "I love you, kid. I'm going to go start dinner. Why don't you come join me when you're ready?"After her mom left, Aries took a deep breath and dried her eyes. "Dear Lord, thank You for loving me. Please help me get through this," she prayed as she headed toward the kitchen to join her mom. –Melissa Yeagle

Encased in Love55dae1f6-e7d4-495d-9e3e-3304e899e976Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2023)1472b050-7ecd-4212-833c-9776f400999dTue, 05 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2023)a4e60d53-5b25-4f59-973e-892bc1792d99Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2023)6807652b-7332-41a5-838c-d3a0d89fc062Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2023)cab096ec-f4b3-4fd7-8bd1-57ad46bff184Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Prayer of Praise We examine both prayers of praise and also the “nuggets” for this section on the forms of prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that praise is giving God glory for who he is. He also emphasizes that the Eucharist is the ultimate prayer of praise, and that every time we pray we are joining our lives to the saints and prophets who have gone before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2639-2649. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We examine both prayers of praise and also the “nuggets” for this section on the forms of prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that praise is giving God glory for who he is. He also emphasizes that the Eucharist is the ultimate prayer of praise, and that every time we pray we are joining our lives to the saints and prophets who have gone before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2639-2649. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 339: Prayer of Praise2ac1ecf9-bf66-496e-a13e-d32acd93664bTue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Prayer of Praise We examine both prayers of praise and also the “nuggets” for this section on the forms of prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that praise is giving God glory for who he is. He also emphasizes that the Eucharist is the ultimate prayer of praise, and that every time we pray we are joining our lives to the saints and prophets who have gone before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2639-2649. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We examine both prayers of praise and also the “nuggets” for this section on the forms of prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that praise is giving God glory for who he is. He also emphasizes that the Eucharist is the ultimate prayer of praise, and that every time we pray we are joining our lives to the saints and prophets who have gone before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2639-2649. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 339: Prayer of Praise13a5ff7b-295a-4de8-9258-2238d11f095aTue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe No-Feed Horse"How much do horses eat?" asked Jared as he and his Uncle Bill walked through the horse barn. "A lot!" Uncle Bill replied. "It's a good thing we can put them out to pasture every day." He grinned. "Did I ever tell you about the no-feed horse?""No. What's a no-feed horse?" asked Jared."Well, I heard about a fella who figured out how to raise a horse that didn't need to eat," Uncle Bill explained. "Just imagine the money he would save!"Jared gave his uncle a confused look. "A horse that doesn't eat? How is that possible?""This guy started out by reducing the horse's feed by an ounce a day," said Uncle Bill. "Then he reduced it by two ounces, and then three ounces, and so on. He did that until the horse was getting by on almost no food at all.""Wow!" said Jared. "Then what happened?""Well, that's the sad part," said Uncle Bill. "One day the horse up and died."For a moment, Jared stared at his uncle, open-mouthed. Then he saw his uncle grin, and he realized Uncle Bill was just teasing. "Uncle Bill! You're kidding me!" Uncle Bill laughed heartily. "Yep, I reckon I am. But I really have known some fellas who were almost as foolish as that rancher. They always tried to get by with feeding their livestock as little as possible. Then they'd wonder why their cattle didn't grow like they should." Uncle Bill tugged on his hat thoughtfully. "I've known some Christians like that too," he added. "I was even like that myself for a time. I started off reading my Bible and praying and going to church regularly. Then I tapered off--I was just so busy with things on the farm, see. It took me a while to realize that my soul wasn't being fed and my spiritual life was suffering. I needed that time with Jesus and His people so He could fill me with His peace and remind me of His presence.""Wow," said Jared. "I never considered going to church or reading my Bible to be just as important as eating food!"Uncle Bill smiled at him. "Don't ever forget that your soul needs to be fed just like your stomach does." –Sherry L. Kuyt

"How much do horses eat?" asked Jared as he and his Uncle Bill walked through the horse barn. "A lot!" Uncle Bill replied. "It's a good thing we can put them out to pasture every day." He grinned. "Did I ever tell you about the no-feed horse?""No. What's a no-feed horse?" asked Jared."Well, I heard about a fella who figured out how to raise a horse that didn't need to eat," Uncle Bill explained. "Just imagine the money he would save!"Jared gave his uncle a confused look. "A horse that doesn't eat? How is that possible?""This guy started out by reducing the horse's feed by an ounce a day," said Uncle Bill. "Then he reduced it by two ounces, and then three ounces, and so on. He did that until the horse was getting by on almost no food at all.""Wow!" said Jared. "Then what happened?""Well, that's the sad part," said Uncle Bill. "One day the horse up and died."For a moment, Jared stared at his uncle, open-mouthed. Then he saw his uncle grin, and he realized Uncle Bill was just teasing. "Uncle Bill! You're kidding me!" Uncle Bill laughed heartily. "Yep, I reckon I am. But I really have known some fellas who were almost as foolish as that rancher. They always tried to get by with feeding their livestock as little as possible. Then they'd wonder why their cattle didn't grow like they should." Uncle Bill tugged on his hat thoughtfully. "I've known some Christians like that too," he added. "I was even like that myself for a time. I started off reading my Bible and praying and going to church regularly. Then I tapered off--I was just so busy with things on the farm, see. It took me a while to realize that my soul wasn't being fed and my spiritual life was suffering. I needed that time with Jesus and His people so He could fill me with His peace and remind me of His presence.""Wow," said Jared. "I never considered going to church or reading my Bible to be just as important as eating food!"Uncle Bill smiled at him. "Don't ever forget that your soul needs to be fed just like your stomach does." –Sherry L. Kuyt

The No-Feed Horse85d81753-5442-429e-8d3d-a26050980f72Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe No-Feed Horse"How much do horses eat?" asked Jared as he and his Uncle Bill walked through the horse barn. "A lot!" Uncle Bill replied. "It's a good thing we can put them out to pasture every day." He grinned. "Did I ever tell you about the no-feed horse?""No. What's a no-feed horse?" asked Jared."Well, I heard about a fella who figured out how to raise a horse that didn't need to eat," Uncle Bill explained. "Just imagine the money he would save!"Jared gave his uncle a confused look. "A horse that doesn't eat? How is that possible?""This guy started out by reducing the horse's feed by an ounce a day," said Uncle Bill. "Then he reduced it by two ounces, and then three ounces, and so on. He did that until the horse was getting by on almost no food at all.""Wow!" said Jared. "Then what happened?""Well, that's the sad part," said Uncle Bill. "One day the horse up and died."For a moment, Jared stared at his uncle, open-mouthed. Then he saw his uncle grin, and he realized Uncle Bill was just teasing. "Uncle Bill! You're kidding me!" Uncle Bill laughed heartily. "Yep, I reckon I am. But I really have known some fellas who were almost as foolish as that rancher. They always tried to get by with feeding their livestock as little as possible. Then they'd wonder why their cattle didn't grow like they should." Uncle Bill tugged on his hat thoughtfully. "I've known some Christians like that too," he added. "I was even like that myself for a time. I started off reading my Bible and praying and going to church regularly. Then I tapered off--I was just so busy with things on the farm, see. It took me a while to realize that my soul wasn't being fed and my spiritual life was suffering. I needed that time with Jesus and His people so He could fill me with His peace and remind me of His presence.""Wow," said Jared. "I never considered going to church or reading my Bible to be just as important as eating food!"Uncle Bill smiled at him. "Don't ever forget that your soul needs to be fed just like your stomach does." –Sherry L. Kuyt

"How much do horses eat?" asked Jared as he and his Uncle Bill walked through the horse barn. "A lot!" Uncle Bill replied. "It's a good thing we can put them out to pasture every day." He grinned. "Did I ever tell you about the no-feed horse?""No. What's a no-feed horse?" asked Jared."Well, I heard about a fella who figured out how to raise a horse that didn't need to eat," Uncle Bill explained. "Just imagine the money he would save!"Jared gave his uncle a confused look. "A horse that doesn't eat? How is that possible?""This guy started out by reducing the horse's feed by an ounce a day," said Uncle Bill. "Then he reduced it by two ounces, and then three ounces, and so on. He did that until the horse was getting by on almost no food at all.""Wow!" said Jared. "Then what happened?""Well, that's the sad part," said Uncle Bill. "One day the horse up and died."For a moment, Jared stared at his uncle, open-mouthed. Then he saw his uncle grin, and he realized Uncle Bill was just teasing. "Uncle Bill! You're kidding me!" Uncle Bill laughed heartily. "Yep, I reckon I am. But I really have known some fellas who were almost as foolish as that rancher. They always tried to get by with feeding their livestock as little as possible. Then they'd wonder why their cattle didn't grow like they should." Uncle Bill tugged on his hat thoughtfully. "I've known some Christians like that too," he added. "I was even like that myself for a time. I started off reading my Bible and praying and going to church regularly. Then I tapered off--I was just so busy with things on the farm, see. It took me a while to realize that my soul wasn't being fed and my spiritual life was suffering. I needed that time with Jesus and His people so He could fill me with His peace and remind me of His presence.""Wow," said Jared. "I never considered going to church or reading my Bible to be just as important as eating food!"Uncle Bill smiled at him. "Don't ever forget that your soul needs to be fed just like your stomach does." –Sherry L. Kuyt

The No-Feed Horse038e238d-c62e-4506-8d70-1b2a9f8382c7Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRadical AuthenticityEver notice how great men and women can say more with their presence that some can with many words? While we all know that actions speak louder than words, what happens when our actions and words speak the same? Join me in this episode as I explore the idea of Authenticity. What does it mean to be authentic, and why is it important? How do we remain authentic knowing that we also sin? What do we do when we do fail? These are hard questions that must be worked through with faith and humility.

Ever notice how great men and women can say more with their presence that some can with many words? While we all know that actions speak louder than words, what happens when our actions and words speak the same? Join me in this episode as I explore the idea of Authenticity. What does it mean to be authentic, and why is it important? How do we remain authentic knowing that we also sin? What do we do when we do fail? These are hard questions that must be worked through with faith and humility.

fullRadical Authenticity9751293a-e71e-4fa4-9bd9-e6da59625f13Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMel Robbins: "Saying These 2 Words Will Fix Your Anxiety!" The New Trick For Stress, Anxiety & Breaking Every Bad Habit In 2024!If you enjoyed this video, I recommend you check out my first conversation with Mel, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kOtvoX88J0 From changing your life in 5 seconds, improving your relationships, and silencing your inner critic, Mel Robbins has all the tricks you need to change your life for the better. Mel Robbins is an American podcast host, author, motivational speaker, and former lawyer. She is the New York Times Bestselling author of books such as, ‘The 5 Second Rule’, and ‘The High 5 Habit’, and the host of the Webby award winning ‘The Mel Robbins Podcast’. In this conversation Mel and Steven discuss topics, such as: How to develop your own personal inner compass The importance of energy in decision making How to listen to your inner wisdom, gut feeling Why scary decisions are the right decision How to make a decision Why you fundamentally cannot change another human being Why it is so hard to change, and why change is hard How people are defined by their trauma Why you can't rely on motivation The biological events behind decision making How to start taking action The behaviour first approach How her ADHD diagnosis changed her The difference in ADHD between girls and boys No.1 consequence of undiagnosed ADHD The link between ADHD and trauma The effect of menopause on her Why people aren't happy The principles of happiness Why certain amounts of money can buy happiness The need to take the purusit of happiness seriously The addiction to being busy When she realised she needed to slow down How to know what your goals should be How she learnt the 'let them' theory Why we need to feel in control Why we get hooked into toxic dynamics Why we people please Why jealousy is more important than inspiration What the purpose of dreams are Follow Mel: Instagram: https://bit.ly/47WT0ub Twitter: https://bit.ly/482JWUO YouTube: https://bit.ly/4a784XW Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoyed this video, I recommend you check out my first conversation with Mel, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kOtvoX88J0 From changing your life in 5 seconds, improving your relationships, and silencing your inner critic, Mel Robbins has all the tricks you need to change your life for the better. Mel Robbins is an American podcast host, author, motivational speaker, and former lawyer. She is the New York Times Bestselling author of books such as, ‘The 5 Second Rule’, and ‘The High 5 Habit’, and the host of the Webby award winning ‘The Mel Robbins Podcast’. In this conversation Mel and Steven discuss topics, such as: How to develop your own personal inner compass The importance of energy in decision making How to listen to your inner wisdom, gut feeling Why scary decisions are the right decision How to make a decision Why you fundamentally cannot change another human being Why it is so hard to change, and why change is hard How people are defined by their trauma Why you can't rely on motivation The biological events behind decision making How to start taking action The behaviour first approach How her ADHD diagnosis changed her The difference in ADHD between girls and boys No.1 consequence of undiagnosed ADHD The link between ADHD and trauma The effect of menopause on her Why people aren't happy The principles of happiness Why certain amounts of money can buy happiness The need to take the purusit of happiness seriously The addiction to being busy When she realised she needed to slow down How to know what your goals should be How she learnt the 'let them' theory Why we need to feel in control Why we get hooked into toxic dynamics Why we people please Why jealousy is more important than inspiration What the purpose of dreams are Follow Mel: Instagram: https://bit.ly/47WT0ub Twitter: https://bit.ly/482JWUO YouTube: https://bit.ly/4a784XW Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMel Robbins: "Saying These 2 Words Will Fix Your Anxiety!" The New Trick For Stress, Anxiety & Breaking Every Bad Habit In 2024!5c39e0e1-01b5-4e27-8248-1edbb9695761Mon, 04 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +00005881https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Death Defeated (2023) As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 338: Death Defeated (2023)f2585037-27f0-4b9e-9bd4-7fcd3b104d37Mon, 04 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Death Defeated (2023) As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 338: Death Defeated (2023)a6d023e3-6180-43e0-a393-8a7208652624Mon, 04 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Death Defeated (2023) As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 338: Death Defeated (2023)5bd4c8af-2493-4136-ab5b-151486751c95Mon, 04 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Death Defeated (2023) As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 338: Death Defeated (2023)e87d038f-03e3-4989-99bc-f44f2df8be72Mon, 04 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Intercession and Thanksgiving We look at two more forms of prayer: intercession and thanksgiving. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the age of the Church, intercession, or asking on behalf of another, is participating in Christ’s mediation. He also emphasizes that in all things we must give thanks, even in times of suffering and grief. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2634-2638. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We look at two more forms of prayer: intercession and thanksgiving. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the age of the Church, intercession, or asking on behalf of another, is participating in Christ’s mediation. He also emphasizes that in all things we must give thanks, even in times of suffering and grief. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2634-2638. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 338: Intercession and Thanksgiving1d1b4278-510c-4404-8840-7113cfda1438Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Intercession and Thanksgiving We look at two more forms of prayer: intercession and thanksgiving. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the age of the Church, intercession, or asking on behalf of another, is participating in Christ’s mediation. He also emphasizes that in all things we must give thanks, even in times of suffering and grief. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2634-2638. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We look at two more forms of prayer: intercession and thanksgiving. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the age of the Church, intercession, or asking on behalf of another, is participating in Christ’s mediation. He also emphasizes that in all things we must give thanks, even in times of suffering and grief. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2634-2638. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 338: Intercession and Thanksgiving7e151e1b-cb7f-4c6f-aa89-2f72ac9e2b8eMon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Way to Be WiseThe teacher handed out the graded test papers, placing them face down on the desks. Layla was afraid to turn hers over and instead slipped it into her notebook without looking. When the bell rang, she shoved her notebook and jacket into her backpack and headed for home.Halfway to her house, Layla sat on a stack of tires at the corner of an auto repair shop. She pulled out her notebook and then the graded test. Just as she thought--a big red F! She wadded the test paper up and threw it in the trash can next to the mechanic's garage."I hate school!" exclaimed Layla as she walked into the kitchen. "Reading is too hard." Mom looked concerned. "Isn't that special reading class helping you?""Not really." Layla sat in a chair with a sigh. "The teacher is nice and all, but nothing seems to change. I feel so dumb!" Mom smoothed Layla's hair away from her face. "You're not dumb, Layla. I know you want to do better with your reading, and I'm proud of you for working so hard. Reading is an important skill to have in life, and I'm glad you want to learn how to do it well." Mom smiled thoughtfully. "Did you know there's something even more important to have in your life--something you can't learn on your own?"Layla shook her head. "What's that?""Wisdom," answered Mom. "Wisdom lets us know what is true and right and shows us how to apply that truth to our lives.""How do we get wisdom?" asked Layla."I was hoping you'd ask," said Mom with a grin. "The Bible tells us to ask God for wisdom, and He will gladly give it to us." "So, I just need to pray and I'll be smarter?" Layla asked, looking confused."Being wise is more than being smart and knowing information--it's about knowing God's truth and trusting in Him. In order to have wisdom, we need to have faith in Jesus. Then, as He works in our lives through the Holy Spirit, we will grow in wisdom and in our knowledge of Him.""I'm glad God gives us wisdom when we ask for it," said Layla. "I'm going to pray and ask Him to help me with my reading too!" –Bonnie Carr

The teacher handed out the graded test papers, placing them face down on the desks. Layla was afraid to turn hers over and instead slipped it into her notebook without looking. When the bell rang, she shoved her notebook and jacket into her backpack and headed for home.Halfway to her house, Layla sat on a stack of tires at the corner of an auto repair shop. She pulled out her notebook and then the graded test. Just as she thought--a big red F! She wadded the test paper up and threw it in the trash can next to the mechanic's garage."I hate school!" exclaimed Layla as she walked into the kitchen. "Reading is too hard." Mom looked concerned. "Isn't that special reading class helping you?""Not really." Layla sat in a chair with a sigh. "The teacher is nice and all, but nothing seems to change. I feel so dumb!" Mom smoothed Layla's hair away from her face. "You're not dumb, Layla. I know you want to do better with your reading, and I'm proud of you for working so hard. Reading is an important skill to have in life, and I'm glad you want to learn how to do it well." Mom smiled thoughtfully. "Did you know there's something even more important to have in your life--something you can't learn on your own?"Layla shook her head. "What's that?""Wisdom," answered Mom. "Wisdom lets us know what is true and right and shows us how to apply that truth to our lives.""How do we get wisdom?" asked Layla."I was hoping you'd ask," said Mom with a grin. "The Bible tells us to ask God for wisdom, and He will gladly give it to us." "So, I just need to pray and I'll be smarter?" Layla asked, looking confused."Being wise is more than being smart and knowing information--it's about knowing God's truth and trusting in Him. In order to have wisdom, we need to have faith in Jesus. Then, as He works in our lives through the Holy Spirit, we will grow in wisdom and in our knowledge of Him.""I'm glad God gives us wisdom when we ask for it," said Layla. "I'm going to pray and ask Him to help me with my reading too!" –Bonnie Carr

The Way to Be Wise842dbcc0-30dc-41f2-80f7-0507f3f65324Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Way to Be WiseThe teacher handed out the graded test papers, placing them face down on the desks. Layla was afraid to turn hers over and instead slipped it into her notebook without looking. When the bell rang, she shoved her notebook and jacket into her backpack and headed for home.Halfway to her house, Layla sat on a stack of tires at the corner of an auto repair shop. She pulled out her notebook and then the graded test. Just as she thought--a big red F! She wadded the test paper up and threw it in the trash can next to the mechanic's garage."I hate school!" exclaimed Layla as she walked into the kitchen. "Reading is too hard." Mom looked concerned. "Isn't that special reading class helping you?""Not really." Layla sat in a chair with a sigh. "The teacher is nice and all, but nothing seems to change. I feel so dumb!" Mom smoothed Layla's hair away from her face. "You're not dumb, Layla. I know you want to do better with your reading, and I'm proud of you for working so hard. Reading is an important skill to have in life, and I'm glad you want to learn how to do it well." Mom smiled thoughtfully. "Did you know there's something even more important to have in your life--something you can't learn on your own?"Layla shook her head. "What's that?""Wisdom," answered Mom. "Wisdom lets us know what is true and right and shows us how to apply that truth to our lives.""How do we get wisdom?" asked Layla."I was hoping you'd ask," said Mom with a grin. "The Bible tells us to ask God for wisdom, and He will gladly give it to us." "So, I just need to pray and I'll be smarter?" Layla asked, looking confused."Being wise is more than being smart and knowing information--it's about knowing God's truth and trusting in Him. In order to have wisdom, we need to have faith in Jesus. Then, as He works in our lives through the Holy Spirit, we will grow in wisdom and in our knowledge of Him.""I'm glad God gives us wisdom when we ask for it," said Layla. "I'm going to pray and ask Him to help me with my reading too!" –Bonnie Carr

The teacher handed out the graded test papers, placing them face down on the desks. Layla was afraid to turn hers over and instead slipped it into her notebook without looking. When the bell rang, she shoved her notebook and jacket into her backpack and headed for home.Halfway to her house, Layla sat on a stack of tires at the corner of an auto repair shop. She pulled out her notebook and then the graded test. Just as she thought--a big red F! She wadded the test paper up and threw it in the trash can next to the mechanic's garage."I hate school!" exclaimed Layla as she walked into the kitchen. "Reading is too hard." Mom looked concerned. "Isn't that special reading class helping you?""Not really." Layla sat in a chair with a sigh. "The teacher is nice and all, but nothing seems to change. I feel so dumb!" Mom smoothed Layla's hair away from her face. "You're not dumb, Layla. I know you want to do better with your reading, and I'm proud of you for working so hard. Reading is an important skill to have in life, and I'm glad you want to learn how to do it well." Mom smiled thoughtfully. "Did you know there's something even more important to have in your life--something you can't learn on your own?"Layla shook her head. "What's that?""Wisdom," answered Mom. "Wisdom lets us know what is true and right and shows us how to apply that truth to our lives.""How do we get wisdom?" asked Layla."I was hoping you'd ask," said Mom with a grin. "The Bible tells us to ask God for wisdom, and He will gladly give it to us." "So, I just need to pray and I'll be smarter?" Layla asked, looking confused."Being wise is more than being smart and knowing information--it's about knowing God's truth and trusting in Him. In order to have wisdom, we need to have faith in Jesus. Then, as He works in our lives through the Holy Spirit, we will grow in wisdom and in our knowledge of Him.""I'm glad God gives us wisdom when we ask for it," said Layla. "I'm going to pray and ask Him to help me with my reading too!" –Bonnie Carr

The Way to Be Wise0d01a3ec-2a08-4eeb-a0a8-18346938ebd0Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: The Importance of Love (2023) Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 337: The Importance of Love (2023)22eacb39-e532-444d-9a45-438554e275adSun, 03 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: The Importance of Love (2023) Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 337: The Importance of Love (2023)8eb757a9-576a-4e95-bffe-705c720d7804Sun, 03 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: The Importance of Love (2023) Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 337: The Importance of Love (2023)990e6777-2297-4c98-9591-5a92ad9bac18Sun, 03 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: The Importance of Love (2023) Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 337: The Importance of Love (2023)7b5bb2c6-66dc-4461-9823-e0e2dc99e893Sun, 03 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: Blessing, Adoration, and Petition Prayer in the age of the Church takes on many different forms. Together, we examine specifically blessing, adoration, and petition. Fr. Mike emphasizes the beauty that all of our prayers of blessing are a response to God’s blessings for us. He also explores how common and spontaneous prayers of petition to our Father in heaven truly are, but in the age of the Church, our petition is full of hope and not lamentation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2623-2633. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Prayer in the age of the Church takes on many different forms. Together, we examine specifically blessing, adoration, and petition. Fr. Mike emphasizes the beauty that all of our prayers of blessing are a response to God’s blessings for us. He also explores how common and spontaneous prayers of petition to our Father in heaven truly are, but in the age of the Church, our petition is full of hope and not lamentation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2623-2633. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 337: Blessing, Adoration, and Petition8990f5b8-5b28-4a14-a10e-b9d781a8570dSun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: Blessing, Adoration, and Petition Prayer in the age of the Church takes on many different forms. Together, we examine specifically blessing, adoration, and petition. Fr. Mike emphasizes the beauty that all of our prayers of blessing are a response to God’s blessings for us. He also explores how common and spontaneous prayers of petition to our Father in heaven truly are, but in the age of the Church, our petition is full of hope and not lamentation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2623-2633. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Prayer in the age of the Church takes on many different forms. Together, we examine specifically blessing, adoration, and petition. Fr. Mike emphasizes the beauty that all of our prayers of blessing are a response to God’s blessings for us. He also explores how common and spontaneous prayers of petition to our Father in heaven truly are, but in the age of the Church, our petition is full of hope and not lamentation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2623-2633. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 337: Blessing, Adoration, and Petition400a7278-1275-4670-bdfa-c0f779dea5b7Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWater of Life"Hey!" said Zoe. "What's wrong with the water?" She turned the kitchen faucet knob as far as she could, but all she got was a sputtering sound. She groaned. "I'm so thirsty!""When I got home from work, I found a notice on the door saying the city water department would be working on our street today," said Mom. "If I'd known earlier, I would have filled some containers. There's still some juice in the fridge."Zoe grabbed the juice and poured all of it into a large glass. She chugged it greedily, then smacked her lips. "That was good.""Did you save any for Mikey?" asked Mom, looking up from a pile of mail.Zoe looked at the empty juice container. "Whoops."When Zoe's brother Mikey got home a few minutes later and found out there was nothing to drink, he groaned and staggered to a chair. "Water! Water!" he cried weakly.Zoe laughed. "You don't have to be so dramatic about it."Mom went to answer a knock at the door, and a minute later Molly, their next-door neighbor, walked in with a gallon of water. "I thought you might be needing this," she said.Mikey eagerly poured water into a glass and drank it, then sighed with satisfaction. "Oh, thank you, Molly," he said, clasping his hands together. "You saved my life!""Oh, brother!" groaned Zoe. "Here we go again!""Well, a person dying of thirst can be saved by getting a drink of water," said Mikey. "Isn't that why Jesus is called the Living Water? Because He can save people who are dying?""That's a very good point," said Mom. "People have a spiritual thirst that's even greater than the thirst for water. We have a thirst for love, for joy, for forgiveness--for God. A drink of water can save us from physical death, and Jesus, the Living Water, can save us from spiritual death. But what if you hadn't taken the water Molly offered you, Mikey?""I'd still be thirsty," said Mikey.Mom nodded. "The same thing goes for us if we don't take the Living Water that Jesus offers. It's free and brings everlasting life--but only to those who accept it!" –Trudy VanderVeen

"Hey!" said Zoe. "What's wrong with the water?" She turned the kitchen faucet knob as far as she could, but all she got was a sputtering sound. She groaned. "I'm so thirsty!""When I got home from work, I found a notice on the door saying the city water department would be working on our street today," said Mom. "If I'd known earlier, I would have filled some containers. There's still some juice in the fridge."Zoe grabbed the juice and poured all of it into a large glass. She chugged it greedily, then smacked her lips. "That was good.""Did you save any for Mikey?" asked Mom, looking up from a pile of mail.Zoe looked at the empty juice container. "Whoops."When Zoe's brother Mikey got home a few minutes later and found out there was nothing to drink, he groaned and staggered to a chair. "Water! Water!" he cried weakly.Zoe laughed. "You don't have to be so dramatic about it."Mom went to answer a knock at the door, and a minute later Molly, their next-door neighbor, walked in with a gallon of water. "I thought you might be needing this," she said.Mikey eagerly poured water into a glass and drank it, then sighed with satisfaction. "Oh, thank you, Molly," he said, clasping his hands together. "You saved my life!""Oh, brother!" groaned Zoe. "Here we go again!""Well, a person dying of thirst can be saved by getting a drink of water," said Mikey. "Isn't that why Jesus is called the Living Water? Because He can save people who are dying?""That's a very good point," said Mom. "People have a spiritual thirst that's even greater than the thirst for water. We have a thirst for love, for joy, for forgiveness--for God. A drink of water can save us from physical death, and Jesus, the Living Water, can save us from spiritual death. But what if you hadn't taken the water Molly offered you, Mikey?""I'd still be thirsty," said Mikey.Mom nodded. "The same thing goes for us if we don't take the Living Water that Jesus offers. It's free and brings everlasting life--but only to those who accept it!" –Trudy VanderVeen

Water of Lifed95bc253-f371-401c-8d47-410cf0dd56eaSun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWater of Life"Hey!" said Zoe. "What's wrong with the water?" She turned the kitchen faucet knob as far as she could, but all she got was a sputtering sound. She groaned. "I'm so thirsty!""When I got home from work, I found a notice on the door saying the city water department would be working on our street today," said Mom. "If I'd known earlier, I would have filled some containers. There's still some juice in the fridge."Zoe grabbed the juice and poured all of it into a large glass. She chugged it greedily, then smacked her lips. "That was good.""Did you save any for Mikey?" asked Mom, looking up from a pile of mail.Zoe looked at the empty juice container. "Whoops."When Zoe's brother Mikey got home a few minutes later and found out there was nothing to drink, he groaned and staggered to a chair. "Water! Water!" he cried weakly.Zoe laughed. "You don't have to be so dramatic about it."Mom went to answer a knock at the door, and a minute later Molly, their next-door neighbor, walked in with a gallon of water. "I thought you might be needing this," she said.Mikey eagerly poured water into a glass and drank it, then sighed with satisfaction. "Oh, thank you, Molly," he said, clasping his hands together. "You saved my life!""Oh, brother!" groaned Zoe. "Here we go again!""Well, a person dying of thirst can be saved by getting a drink of water," said Mikey. "Isn't that why Jesus is called the Living Water? Because He can save people who are dying?""That's a very good point," said Mom. "People have a spiritual thirst that's even greater than the thirst for water. We have a thirst for love, for joy, for forgiveness--for God. A drink of water can save us from physical death, and Jesus, the Living Water, can save us from spiritual death. But what if you hadn't taken the water Molly offered you, Mikey?""I'd still be thirsty," said Mikey.Mom nodded. "The same thing goes for us if we don't take the Living Water that Jesus offers. It's free and brings everlasting life--but only to those who accept it!" –Trudy VanderVeen

"Hey!" said Zoe. "What's wrong with the water?" She turned the kitchen faucet knob as far as she could, but all she got was a sputtering sound. She groaned. "I'm so thirsty!""When I got home from work, I found a notice on the door saying the city water department would be working on our street today," said Mom. "If I'd known earlier, I would have filled some containers. There's still some juice in the fridge."Zoe grabbed the juice and poured all of it into a large glass. She chugged it greedily, then smacked her lips. "That was good.""Did you save any for Mikey?" asked Mom, looking up from a pile of mail.Zoe looked at the empty juice container. "Whoops."When Zoe's brother Mikey got home a few minutes later and found out there was nothing to drink, he groaned and staggered to a chair. "Water! Water!" he cried weakly.Zoe laughed. "You don't have to be so dramatic about it."Mom went to answer a knock at the door, and a minute later Molly, their next-door neighbor, walked in with a gallon of water. "I thought you might be needing this," she said.Mikey eagerly poured water into a glass and drank it, then sighed with satisfaction. "Oh, thank you, Molly," he said, clasping his hands together. "You saved my life!""Oh, brother!" groaned Zoe. "Here we go again!""Well, a person dying of thirst can be saved by getting a drink of water," said Mikey. "Isn't that why Jesus is called the Living Water? Because He can save people who are dying?""That's a very good point," said Mom. "People have a spiritual thirst that's even greater than the thirst for water. We have a thirst for love, for joy, for forgiveness--for God. A drink of water can save us from physical death, and Jesus, the Living Water, can save us from spiritual death. But what if you hadn't taken the water Molly offered you, Mikey?""I'd still be thirsty," said Mikey.Mom nodded. "The same thing goes for us if we don't take the Living Water that Jesus offers. It's free and brings everlasting life--but only to those who accept it!" –Trudy VanderVeen

Water of Life6ad0d4b5-9fee-4956-988f-90ce8057b502Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/3/23 Main Character: An Average Star Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You are God. I am not. When we encounter the true and living God, there is only one response...it involves six little words, but makes a world of difference. Mass Readings from December 3, 2023: Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-191 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You are God. I am not. When we encounter the true and living God, there is only one response...it involves six little words, but makes a world of difference. Mass Readings from December 3, 2023: Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-191 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37

full12/3/23 Main Character: An Average Starecb795b9-4db9-46df-a8d3-9cadd521e97aSat, 02 Dec 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/3/23 Main Character: An Average Star Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You are God. I am not. When we encounter the true and living God, there is only one response...it involves six little words, but makes a world of difference. Mass Readings from December 3, 2023: Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-191 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You are God. I am not. When we encounter the true and living God, there is only one response...it involves six little words, but makes a world of difference. Mass Readings from December 3, 2023: Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-191 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37

full12/3/23 Main Character: An Average Star82783453-a14d-4319-bded-7fec51375f5cSat, 02 Dec 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/3/23 Main Character: An Average Star Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You are God. I am not. When we encounter the true and living God, there is only one response...it involves six little words, but makes a world of difference. Mass Readings from December 3, 2023: Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-191 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You are God. I am not. When we encounter the true and living God, there is only one response...it involves six little words, but makes a world of difference. Mass Readings from December 3, 2023: Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-191 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37

full12/3/23 Main Character: An Average Stara6989249-221d-43fc-9faf-0d946fd54bbfSat, 02 Dec 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2023) Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2023)d350461a-f618-402a-a5af-fc6b67acf86dSat, 02 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2023) Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2023)f0a10848-2111-4fc9-be2a-258fc657f156Sat, 02 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2023) Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2023)4cb0c14f-9b3f-4ecd-ae93-0ba129464064Sat, 02 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2023) Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2023)033e5d8f-e323-4d58-9449-6b493c3c566fSat, 02 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWe Got Baptized... Again | Girls Gone BibleIf you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. hi our sweeeeeeeeet ggb gang ♡ before we get into scripture and this weeks topic of Baptisms, we spend a good 15 minutes just hanging and talking about the past couple weeks of traveling we did and the conference we spoke at. so if you wanna get right into scripture... we suggest you skip to about 14:30 ♡ this weeks episode is really personal to us... we got baptized:) and we tell you guys allll about our experiences (we even included footage from us actually getting baptized!) we talk all about baptisms. what they even are, what the purpose is, why its important. we read from Matthew chapter 3 and we talk about water baptisms, baptism of the Holy Spirit, repentance, Christians vs Catholics take on baptism, and so much more. OUR FIRST GGB BAPTISM NIGHT! at Mosaic in Hollywood, CA on December 10th. either come get baptized or just attend and hang w us :) rsvp here: https://mosaiconline.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1014/responses/new?fbclid=PAAaanuu1x2IP-bL-gcPu-LFd4vk6KLDAYOGKcxw57Ujnych8UWO9pfKNa5HY_aem_Ae8kUAVxfdQOmAqtdXEc6GDWx5VY_914cpudFdhGixg9T2DHkw2tH1yrWs9kIK-SuS0 we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. hi our sweeeeeeeeet ggb gang ♡ before we get into scripture and this weeks topic of Baptisms, we spend a good 15 minutes just hanging and talking about the past couple weeks of traveling we did and the conference we spoke at. so if you wanna get right into scripture... we suggest you skip to about 14:30 ♡ this weeks episode is really personal to us... we got baptized:) and we tell you guys allll about our experiences (we even included footage from us actually getting baptized!) we talk all about baptisms. what they even are, what the purpose is, why its important. we read from Matthew chapter 3 and we talk about water baptisms, baptism of the Holy Spirit, repentance, Christians vs Catholics take on baptism, and so much more. OUR FIRST GGB BAPTISM NIGHT! at Mosaic in Hollywood, CA on December 10th. either come get baptized or just attend and hang w us :) rsvp here: https://mosaiconline.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1014/responses/new?fbclid=PAAaanuu1x2IP-bL-gcPu-LFd4vk6KLDAYOGKcxw57Ujnych8UWO9pfKNa5HY_aem_Ae8kUAVxfdQOmAqtdXEc6GDWx5VY_914cpudFdhGixg9T2DHkw2tH1yrWs9kIK-SuS0 we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullWe Got Baptized... Again | Girls Gone Bible611d6fe6-d6f7-4754-ba16-07938bbecc64Sat, 02 Dec 2023 01:45:01 +00003680https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: Jesus Hears Our Prayer We arrive at the conclusion of the article on how Jesus prays, teaches us to pray, and hears our prayer. Fr. Mike examines the remarkable beauty and simplicity of the “Jesus Prayer.” He also examines Mary&#39;s Fiat and Magnificat, and how she can pray and intercede for us. He concludes with an invitation to prayer by saying it is more important to pray than to talk about prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2616-2622. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We arrive at the conclusion of the article on how Jesus prays, teaches us to pray, and hears our prayer. Fr. Mike examines the remarkable beauty and simplicity of the “Jesus Prayer.” He also examines Mary&#39;s Fiat and Magnificat, and how she can pray and intercede for us. He concludes with an invitation to prayer by saying it is more important to pray than to talk about prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2616-2622. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 336: Jesus Hears Our Prayer34159316-9aa3-4a18-b92e-b2620e450eb8Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: Jesus Hears Our Prayer We arrive at the conclusion of the article on how Jesus prays, teaches us to pray, and hears our prayer. Fr. Mike examines the remarkable beauty and simplicity of the “Jesus Prayer.” He also examines Mary&#39;s Fiat and Magnificat, and how she can pray and intercede for us. He concludes with an invitation to prayer by saying it is more important to pray than to talk about prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2616-2622. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We arrive at the conclusion of the article on how Jesus prays, teaches us to pray, and hears our prayer. Fr. Mike examines the remarkable beauty and simplicity of the “Jesus Prayer.” He also examines Mary&#39;s Fiat and Magnificat, and how she can pray and intercede for us. He concludes with an invitation to prayer by saying it is more important to pray than to talk about prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2616-2622. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 336: Jesus Hears Our Prayerd83bd177-04aa-4a2a-bf0d-504ae73e067aSat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Best Place to Be"You got an email," Abigail's mom told her. "Looks like it's from Ellie." Abigail, whose family were missionaries in Nigeria, eagerly took Mom's phone and opened the email."Yesterday Daphne and Ashlyn and I went to an amusement park," Abigail read in Ellie's email. "I wish you could have been with us! We went on a pirate ship ride and on an alpine slide." Abigail sighed. Going on rides with her friends sounded like fun!"But the African safari river ride was the best one of all," the email continued. "It was so much fun! There were robotic elephants that sprayed water at us, and some mechanical monkeys were chattering in the trees. It seemed so real." Abigail laughed out loud when she read that. Ellie should come visit me here, she thought. Then she could see real elephants and monkeys.Just then Benji, Abigail's pet monkey, snuggled up to her. Benji loved being around Abigail and always followed her around the house. Abigail gave him a little squeeze. "You're better than a mechanical monkey," Abigail told him. "You're real."Abigail thought about all her other pets. Freddy, a baby antelope, was a pretty brown color with a black stripe. And a mongoose named Rollo was a family favorite.Abigail smiled as she remembered the time Rollo found a ping-pong ball on the floor. She apparently thought it was an egg--one of her favorite foods. She smacked it hard to break it, then jumped back in surprise when it bounced as high as her head.Of course, Rollo sometimes annoyed them by chirping a lot. But she made up for it by eating cockroaches and other insects. And Abigail knew that when Rollo got bigger, she would also eat snakes!Abigail grinned. Not many kids have pets like mine! she thought. And even though I really miss my friends back home, I have new friends at our church here, and I know God is helping our family tell the people here about Jesus. Even though it's hard sometimes, I know He brought us here and promises to be with us, so this is the best place for me to be. "C'mon, Benji," she said. "Let's go find Rollo and take some pictures to send my friends back home." –Charlie VanderMeer

"You got an email," Abigail's mom told her. "Looks like it's from Ellie." Abigail, whose family were missionaries in Nigeria, eagerly took Mom's phone and opened the email."Yesterday Daphne and Ashlyn and I went to an amusement park," Abigail read in Ellie's email. "I wish you could have been with us! We went on a pirate ship ride and on an alpine slide." Abigail sighed. Going on rides with her friends sounded like fun!"But the African safari river ride was the best one of all," the email continued. "It was so much fun! There were robotic elephants that sprayed water at us, and some mechanical monkeys were chattering in the trees. It seemed so real." Abigail laughed out loud when she read that. Ellie should come visit me here, she thought. Then she could see real elephants and monkeys.Just then Benji, Abigail's pet monkey, snuggled up to her. Benji loved being around Abigail and always followed her around the house. Abigail gave him a little squeeze. "You're better than a mechanical monkey," Abigail told him. "You're real."Abigail thought about all her other pets. Freddy, a baby antelope, was a pretty brown color with a black stripe. And a mongoose named Rollo was a family favorite.Abigail smiled as she remembered the time Rollo found a ping-pong ball on the floor. She apparently thought it was an egg--one of her favorite foods. She smacked it hard to break it, then jumped back in surprise when it bounced as high as her head.Of course, Rollo sometimes annoyed them by chirping a lot. But she made up for it by eating cockroaches and other insects. And Abigail knew that when Rollo got bigger, she would also eat snakes!Abigail grinned. Not many kids have pets like mine! she thought. And even though I really miss my friends back home, I have new friends at our church here, and I know God is helping our family tell the people here about Jesus. Even though it's hard sometimes, I know He brought us here and promises to be with us, so this is the best place for me to be. "C'mon, Benji," she said. "Let's go find Rollo and take some pictures to send my friends back home." –Charlie VanderMeer

The Best Place to Be4300ae47-6213-461e-9c0f-777d716047abSat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Best Place to Be"You got an email," Abigail's mom told her. "Looks like it's from Ellie." Abigail, whose family were missionaries in Nigeria, eagerly took Mom's phone and opened the email."Yesterday Daphne and Ashlyn and I went to an amusement park," Abigail read in Ellie's email. "I wish you could have been with us! We went on a pirate ship ride and on an alpine slide." Abigail sighed. Going on rides with her friends sounded like fun!"But the African safari river ride was the best one of all," the email continued. "It was so much fun! There were robotic elephants that sprayed water at us, and some mechanical monkeys were chattering in the trees. It seemed so real." Abigail laughed out loud when she read that. Ellie should come visit me here, she thought. Then she could see real elephants and monkeys.Just then Benji, Abigail's pet monkey, snuggled up to her. Benji loved being around Abigail and always followed her around the house. Abigail gave him a little squeeze. "You're better than a mechanical monkey," Abigail told him. "You're real."Abigail thought about all her other pets. Freddy, a baby antelope, was a pretty brown color with a black stripe. And a mongoose named Rollo was a family favorite.Abigail smiled as she remembered the time Rollo found a ping-pong ball on the floor. She apparently thought it was an egg--one of her favorite foods. She smacked it hard to break it, then jumped back in surprise when it bounced as high as her head.Of course, Rollo sometimes annoyed them by chirping a lot. But she made up for it by eating cockroaches and other insects. And Abigail knew that when Rollo got bigger, she would also eat snakes!Abigail grinned. Not many kids have pets like mine! she thought. And even though I really miss my friends back home, I have new friends at our church here, and I know God is helping our family tell the people here about Jesus. Even though it's hard sometimes, I know He brought us here and promises to be with us, so this is the best place for me to be. "C'mon, Benji," she said. "Let's go find Rollo and take some pictures to send my friends back home." –Charlie VanderMeer

"You got an email," Abigail's mom told her. "Looks like it's from Ellie." Abigail, whose family were missionaries in Nigeria, eagerly took Mom's phone and opened the email."Yesterday Daphne and Ashlyn and I went to an amusement park," Abigail read in Ellie's email. "I wish you could have been with us! We went on a pirate ship ride and on an alpine slide." Abigail sighed. Going on rides with her friends sounded like fun!"But the African safari river ride was the best one of all," the email continued. "It was so much fun! There were robotic elephants that sprayed water at us, and some mechanical monkeys were chattering in the trees. It seemed so real." Abigail laughed out loud when she read that. Ellie should come visit me here, she thought. Then she could see real elephants and monkeys.Just then Benji, Abigail's pet monkey, snuggled up to her. Benji loved being around Abigail and always followed her around the house. Abigail gave him a little squeeze. "You're better than a mechanical monkey," Abigail told him. "You're real."Abigail thought about all her other pets. Freddy, a baby antelope, was a pretty brown color with a black stripe. And a mongoose named Rollo was a family favorite.Abigail smiled as she remembered the time Rollo found a ping-pong ball on the floor. She apparently thought it was an egg--one of her favorite foods. She smacked it hard to break it, then jumped back in surprise when it bounced as high as her head.Of course, Rollo sometimes annoyed them by chirping a lot. But she made up for it by eating cockroaches and other insects. And Abigail knew that when Rollo got bigger, she would also eat snakes!Abigail grinned. Not many kids have pets like mine! she thought. And even though I really miss my friends back home, I have new friends at our church here, and I know God is helping our family tell the people here about Jesus. Even though it's hard sometimes, I know He brought us here and promises to be with us, so this is the best place for me to be. "C'mon, Benji," she said. "Let's go find Rollo and take some pictures to send my friends back home." –Charlie VanderMeer

The Best Place to Be8dbb13b4-32ec-4da6-9a1d-1f4b399846a5Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 138: The Power of Letting Go & Embracing the Unknown Bozoma Saint JohnIn this moment, the American businessperson and marketing executive, Bozoma Saint John discusses how to find your destiny. Bozoma says that too often people say that they just ‘fell into’ the job or industry they are in, when in fact she believes that this is destiny coming to find you and that we are constantly creating our destiny. She says that we underestimate the power of letting go of control (which is not the same as surrendering or giving up) as a way of opening up to different possibilities and routes to finding our destiny. As too often we bang our heads against closed doors, when instead there is an open door that is open on a different route. To realise this, she says we need to treat our powers of intuition like a muscle, ignoring external voices and opinions, training and growing your intuition to the point where you can have 100% faith in whatever it is telling you. Listen to the full episode here -  https://g2ul0.app.link/q9EARBxJ9Eb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Bozoma: https://www.bozomasaintjohn.com https://www.instagram.com/badassboz/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the American businessperson and marketing executive, Bozoma Saint John discusses how to find your destiny. Bozoma says that too often people say that they just ‘fell into’ the job or industry they are in, when in fact she believes that this is destiny coming to find you and that we are constantly creating our destiny. She says that we underestimate the power of letting go of control (which is not the same as surrendering or giving up) as a way of opening up to different possibilities and routes to finding our destiny. As too often we bang our heads against closed doors, when instead there is an open door that is open on a different route. To realise this, she says we need to treat our powers of intuition like a muscle, ignoring external voices and opinions, training and growing your intuition to the point where you can have 100% faith in whatever it is telling you. Listen to the full episode here -  https://g2ul0.app.link/q9EARBxJ9Eb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Bozoma: https://www.bozomasaintjohn.com https://www.instagram.com/badassboz/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 138: The Power of Letting Go & Embracing the Unknown Bozoma Saint John976262c1-a746-4ada-82a7-dfcfe5f06ab5Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +00001070https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Run the Race (2023) As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 335: Run the Race (2023)24228368-0023-40df-83ff-581d0bf04435Fri, 01 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Run the Race (2023) As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 335: Run the Race (2023)4a1aef32-619f-4cc3-8413-0f68aa1b2f6eFri, 01 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Run the Race (2023) As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 335: Run the Race (2023)5bb4378f-2a30-4691-b2d0-01887e6e8cbaFri, 01 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Run the Race (2023) As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 335: Run the Race (2023)ddf176d9-a1b3-44f7-9771-d01d651c5f4cFri, 01 Dec 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray At the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us to pray through his own prayer to the Father. As we watch Jesus pray, his prayer becomes our template for our own prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that our prayer should not just be external, but rather should be an internal conversion of heart. This internal conversion of heart involves many aspects such as, reconciliation, loving our enemies, praying to the Father in secret, and prayerful forgiveness. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2607-2615. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

At the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us to pray through his own prayer to the Father. As we watch Jesus pray, his prayer becomes our template for our own prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that our prayer should not just be external, but rather should be an internal conversion of heart. This internal conversion of heart involves many aspects such as, reconciliation, loving our enemies, praying to the Father in secret, and prayerful forgiveness. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2607-2615. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 335: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray16a2f3fa-5c01-46f2-af46-5ace7b51b71bFri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray At the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us to pray through his own prayer to the Father. As we watch Jesus pray, his prayer becomes our template for our own prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that our prayer should not just be external, but rather should be an internal conversion of heart. This internal conversion of heart involves many aspects such as, reconciliation, loving our enemies, praying to the Father in secret, and prayerful forgiveness. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2607-2615. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

At the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us to pray through his own prayer to the Father. As we watch Jesus pray, his prayer becomes our template for our own prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that our prayer should not just be external, but rather should be an internal conversion of heart. This internal conversion of heart involves many aspects such as, reconciliation, loving our enemies, praying to the Father in secret, and prayerful forgiveness. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2607-2615. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 335: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray45c3fc9c-a7b2-4b6b-8420-cb2d837c8197Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFootsteps in the Snow"I don't see why Harper can't come Christmas shopping with us tomorrow," Sienna complained. "She always helps me find the best gifts.""It's not a good idea for your sister to be in a mall right now, Sienna," said Mom. "She needs time to go through counseling and address why she feels the need to steal things." Sienna sighed and put on her boots and coat. "I'm going to see if the ice is hard on the pond."When she reached the pond, she tested the ice with her foot. It was firm at the edge, but when she cautiously moved forward, it cracked. No skating yet. So Sienna headed home, taking the back way.When Sienna reached the house, Mom came out. "Ally was playing out here, but I don't see her anywhere," she said with a worried look. "The pond!" said Sienna. "Maybe she followed me." She looked down and saw a tiny set of footsteps in the snow next to her bigger ones heading toward the pond. She dashed down the hill as fast as she could. As she approached the pond, she saw her little sister step out onto the ice. It held at the edge, and Ally took another step. "No, Ally!" yelled Sienna, and Ally stopped. When Sienna reached her, she took her hand and led her off the ice.Mom met them at the top of the hill. "You know you're not allowed to go to the pond by yourself," she said as she hugged her little daughter."I thought Sienna was there," said Ally. "I was just following her."Later that day, Sienna again begged her mom to let her older sister come to the mall with them, but Mom said no. "We need to be careful where our footsteps lead," said Mom. "Harper is struggling with an urge to shoplift, and she needs our support. She shouldn't be in an environment where she may be tempted to steal."Sienna was quiet for a moment. "I wouldn't want to lead her into a situation where she'd be tempted," she said finally. "I know," said Mom. "Sometimes we need to make sacrifices to help other Christians in their walk with Jesus, especially when they struggle with things we don't." - Mary Rose Pearson

"I don't see why Harper can't come Christmas shopping with us tomorrow," Sienna complained. "She always helps me find the best gifts.""It's not a good idea for your sister to be in a mall right now, Sienna," said Mom. "She needs time to go through counseling and address why she feels the need to steal things." Sienna sighed and put on her boots and coat. "I'm going to see if the ice is hard on the pond."When she reached the pond, she tested the ice with her foot. It was firm at the edge, but when she cautiously moved forward, it cracked. No skating yet. So Sienna headed home, taking the back way.When Sienna reached the house, Mom came out. "Ally was playing out here, but I don't see her anywhere," she said with a worried look. "The pond!" said Sienna. "Maybe she followed me." She looked down and saw a tiny set of footsteps in the snow next to her bigger ones heading toward the pond. She dashed down the hill as fast as she could. As she approached the pond, she saw her little sister step out onto the ice. It held at the edge, and Ally took another step. "No, Ally!" yelled Sienna, and Ally stopped. When Sienna reached her, she took her hand and led her off the ice.Mom met them at the top of the hill. "You know you're not allowed to go to the pond by yourself," she said as she hugged her little daughter."I thought Sienna was there," said Ally. "I was just following her."Later that day, Sienna again begged her mom to let her older sister come to the mall with them, but Mom said no. "We need to be careful where our footsteps lead," said Mom. "Harper is struggling with an urge to shoplift, and she needs our support. She shouldn't be in an environment where she may be tempted to steal."Sienna was quiet for a moment. "I wouldn't want to lead her into a situation where she'd be tempted," she said finally. "I know," said Mom. "Sometimes we need to make sacrifices to help other Christians in their walk with Jesus, especially when they struggle with things we don't." - Mary Rose Pearson

Footsteps in the Snowa9c6b529-6a0a-46fe-ac04-fd54e223cc00Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFootsteps in the Snow"I don't see why Harper can't come Christmas shopping with us tomorrow," Sienna complained. "She always helps me find the best gifts.""It's not a good idea for your sister to be in a mall right now, Sienna," said Mom. "She needs time to go through counseling and address why she feels the need to steal things." Sienna sighed and put on her boots and coat. "I'm going to see if the ice is hard on the pond."When she reached the pond, she tested the ice with her foot. It was firm at the edge, but when she cautiously moved forward, it cracked. No skating yet. So Sienna headed home, taking the back way.When Sienna reached the house, Mom came out. "Ally was playing out here, but I don't see her anywhere," she said with a worried look. "The pond!" said Sienna. "Maybe she followed me." She looked down and saw a tiny set of footsteps in the snow next to her bigger ones heading toward the pond. She dashed down the hill as fast as she could. As she approached the pond, she saw her little sister step out onto the ice. It held at the edge, and Ally took another step. "No, Ally!" yelled Sienna, and Ally stopped. When Sienna reached her, she took her hand and led her off the ice.Mom met them at the top of the hill. "You know you're not allowed to go to the pond by yourself," she said as she hugged her little daughter."I thought Sienna was there," said Ally. "I was just following her."Later that day, Sienna again begged her mom to let her older sister come to the mall with them, but Mom said no. "We need to be careful where our footsteps lead," said Mom. "Harper is struggling with an urge to shoplift, and she needs our support. She shouldn't be in an environment where she may be tempted to steal."Sienna was quiet for a moment. "I wouldn't want to lead her into a situation where she'd be tempted," she said finally. "I know," said Mom. "Sometimes we need to make sacrifices to help other Christians in their walk with Jesus, especially when they struggle with things we don't." - Mary Rose Pearson

"I don't see why Harper can't come Christmas shopping with us tomorrow," Sienna complained. "She always helps me find the best gifts.""It's not a good idea for your sister to be in a mall right now, Sienna," said Mom. "She needs time to go through counseling and address why she feels the need to steal things." Sienna sighed and put on her boots and coat. "I'm going to see if the ice is hard on the pond."When she reached the pond, she tested the ice with her foot. It was firm at the edge, but when she cautiously moved forward, it cracked. No skating yet. So Sienna headed home, taking the back way.When Sienna reached the house, Mom came out. "Ally was playing out here, but I don't see her anywhere," she said with a worried look. "The pond!" said Sienna. "Maybe she followed me." She looked down and saw a tiny set of footsteps in the snow next to her bigger ones heading toward the pond. She dashed down the hill as fast as she could. As she approached the pond, she saw her little sister step out onto the ice. It held at the edge, and Ally took another step. "No, Ally!" yelled Sienna, and Ally stopped. When Sienna reached her, she took her hand and led her off the ice.Mom met them at the top of the hill. "You know you're not allowed to go to the pond by yourself," she said as she hugged her little daughter."I thought Sienna was there," said Ally. "I was just following her."Later that day, Sienna again begged her mom to let her older sister come to the mall with them, but Mom said no. "We need to be careful where our footsteps lead," said Mom. "Harper is struggling with an urge to shoplift, and she needs our support. She shouldn't be in an environment where she may be tempted to steal."Sienna was quiet for a moment. "I wouldn't want to lead her into a situation where she'd be tempted," she said finally. "I know," said Mom. "Sometimes we need to make sacrifices to help other Christians in their walk with Jesus, especially when they struggle with things we don't." - Mary Rose Pearson

Footsteps in the Snow624e7db3-638b-424b-aaf0-eb662c148c9fFri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Guardian Angels Actually Work Are angels real? Why did God make them? What do guardian angels do? Do I have one? Does it have a name? Can I name it? ...All these questions and more answered today by Fr. Mike Schmitz.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Are angels real? Why did God make them? What do guardian angels do? Do I have one? Does it have a name? Can I name it? ...All these questions and more answered today by Fr. Mike Schmitz.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Guardian Angels Actually Work05f30e86-b6d3-495a-a353-3ee01232f2a0Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Guardian Angels Actually Work Are angels real? Why did God make them? What do guardian angels do? Do I have one? Does it have a name? Can I name it? ...All these questions and more answered today by Fr. Mike Schmitz.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Are angels real? Why did God make them? What do guardian angels do? Do I have one? Does it have a name? Can I name it? ...All these questions and more answered today by Fr. Mike Schmitz.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Guardian Angels Actually Work65accd4b-b875-4af6-8b6b-fc521e76e6d1Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#843 - Psalms 106 – His Love Endures ForeverThis episode is part This episode is part 81 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist says "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever" and then recounts what God has had to put up with. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-106-his-love-endures-forever/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part This episode is part 81 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist says "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever" and then recounts what God has had to put up with. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-106-his-love-endures-forever/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#843 - Psalms 106 – His Love Endures Forever44961f16-2d4f-428c-a0ad-85951ac22b34Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000946https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Man Who Followed Elon Musk Everywhere: "Elon's Dad Abused Him, His Trans Child Disowned Him, And Here Are His Secrets For Success!" Walter IsaacsonIf you ever wanted to see inside the mind of the richest and most powerful man in the world, this episode is for you. Before becoming the world’s leading biographer, Walter Isaacson was formerly the chair and CEO of ’CNN’, the editor of ’Time’, and President and CEO of the ’Aspen Institute’. His best-selling biographies including, ‘Steve Jobs’, ‘Leonardo da Vinci’, ‘Einstein: His Life and Universe’, and most recently, 'Elon Musk'. In this conversation Walter and Steven discuss topics, such as: How he followed Elon Musk for 2 years Elon Musk’s childhood Elon’s abusive father The mental and physical scars of Elon’s childhood What haunts Elon Why Elon equates pain with love The 2 sides and personalities of Elon Elon’s ‘demon mode’ Why Elon loves drama and chaos What separates Elon from everyone else If he thinks Elon is a genius Elon’s first principle thinking Why Elon ignores rules and likes risk takers How 80% of people can’t work with Elon Why Elon bought Twitter How Twitter has hurt Elon Elon’s 3 aims for humanity Why there will be a mission to Mars in 30 years tim Elon’s rules for success How Elon and Steve Jobs changed reality Why Elon is not happy Elon and Jeff Bezo’s rivalry You can purchase Walter’s new biography, ‘Elon Musk’, here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elon-Musk-Walter-Isaacson/dp/1398527491 Follow Walter: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walter_isaacson Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you ever wanted to see inside the mind of the richest and most powerful man in the world, this episode is for you. Before becoming the world’s leading biographer, Walter Isaacson was formerly the chair and CEO of ’CNN’, the editor of ’Time’, and President and CEO of the ’Aspen Institute’. His best-selling biographies including, ‘Steve Jobs’, ‘Leonardo da Vinci’, ‘Einstein: His Life and Universe’, and most recently, 'Elon Musk'. In this conversation Walter and Steven discuss topics, such as: How he followed Elon Musk for 2 years Elon Musk’s childhood Elon’s abusive father The mental and physical scars of Elon’s childhood What haunts Elon Why Elon equates pain with love The 2 sides and personalities of Elon Elon’s ‘demon mode’ Why Elon loves drama and chaos What separates Elon from everyone else If he thinks Elon is a genius Elon’s first principle thinking Why Elon ignores rules and likes risk takers How 80% of people can’t work with Elon Why Elon bought Twitter How Twitter has hurt Elon Elon’s 3 aims for humanity Why there will be a mission to Mars in 30 years tim Elon’s rules for success How Elon and Steve Jobs changed reality Why Elon is not happy Elon and Jeff Bezo’s rivalry You can purchase Walter’s new biography, ‘Elon Musk’, here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elon-Musk-Walter-Isaacson/dp/1398527491 Follow Walter: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walter_isaacson Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Man Who Followed Elon Musk Everywhere: "Elon's Dad Abused Him, His Trans Child Disowned Him, And Here Are His Secrets For Success!" Walter Isaacson79c401cc-f39f-4f67-922d-cf58f88dee2aThu, 30 Nov 2023 11:48:00 +00005640https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLust, Sin, and How to WinWARNING, this episode contains content, all within the sound teaching and wisdom of the Catholic Church, that might be inappropriate for younger listeners. Today John, Devin, and Sam discuss the struggles of sexual temptations vs. sexual attraction and how to rightly understand and live the difference. We explore the profound reality of sexual attraction, emphasizing how it can lead us to a richer connection with God. Moreover, we equip you with strategies to triumph over the cunning tactics of the Devil, who seeks to exploit and distort this natural aspect of human life for his own purposes. In a world of sexual fragmentation, the truth is far more enjoyable. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a listener who wants to know how to better live his masculinity in relation to his wife's feminity, and how the baggage we bring into our relationships can have consequences. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air. 🔴 Watch all 1h 40 mins of episode 136 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Custody of the Eyes - Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING, this episode contains content, all within the sound teaching and wisdom of the Catholic Church, that might be inappropriate for younger listeners. Today John, Devin, and Sam discuss the struggles of sexual temptations vs. sexual attraction and how to rightly understand and live the difference. We explore the profound reality of sexual attraction, emphasizing how it can lead us to a richer connection with God. Moreover, we equip you with strategies to triumph over the cunning tactics of the Devil, who seeks to exploit and distort this natural aspect of human life for his own purposes. In a world of sexual fragmentation, the truth is far more enjoyable. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a listener who wants to know how to better live his masculinity in relation to his wife's feminity, and how the baggage we bring into our relationships can have consequences. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air. 🔴 Watch all 1h 40 mins of episode 136 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Custody of the Eyes - Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullLust, Sin, and How to Win8fcbc3d6-862c-46e2-81c1-5c16ddf2dff8Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +00004207https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2023)dcaffade-9dde-44d2-8a73-084419adbb7fThu, 30 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2023)144247bb-a1f4-4557-aba1-8548e9d3c3c3Thu, 30 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2023)4a1df168-959e-478a-bfec-a05742077130Thu, 30 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2023)d8e79c1e-0118-4da2-be35-919f2d6565c5Thu, 30 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: How Jesus Prayed We look at how Jesus prays in this section of the Catechism. It is revealed how Jesus learned to pray, the frequency of his prayers, and where he prayed. Jesus brought his needs to the Father including his last words and final “loud cry”. Through his example of filial prayer, we are able to pray to the Father as sons and daughters. We can ask him for anything as all of our thoughts, desires, troubles, fears, and needs are already with the Lord. “The Father accepts them and, beyond all hope, answers them by raising his Son.” Today’s readings are paragraphs 2598-2606. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We look at how Jesus prays in this section of the Catechism. It is revealed how Jesus learned to pray, the frequency of his prayers, and where he prayed. Jesus brought his needs to the Father including his last words and final “loud cry”. Through his example of filial prayer, we are able to pray to the Father as sons and daughters. We can ask him for anything as all of our thoughts, desires, troubles, fears, and needs are already with the Lord. “The Father accepts them and, beyond all hope, answers them by raising his Son.” Today’s readings are paragraphs 2598-2606. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 334: How Jesus Prayed788b1404-6242-4d1c-a08a-b0e059402618Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: How Jesus Prayed We look at how Jesus prays in this section of the Catechism. It is revealed how Jesus learned to pray, the frequency of his prayers, and where he prayed. Jesus brought his needs to the Father including his last words and final “loud cry”. Through his example of filial prayer, we are able to pray to the Father as sons and daughters. We can ask him for anything as all of our thoughts, desires, troubles, fears, and needs are already with the Lord. “The Father accepts them and, beyond all hope, answers them by raising his Son.” Today’s readings are paragraphs 2598-2606. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We look at how Jesus prays in this section of the Catechism. It is revealed how Jesus learned to pray, the frequency of his prayers, and where he prayed. Jesus brought his needs to the Father including his last words and final “loud cry”. Through his example of filial prayer, we are able to pray to the Father as sons and daughters. We can ask him for anything as all of our thoughts, desires, troubles, fears, and needs are already with the Lord. “The Father accepts them and, beyond all hope, answers them by raising his Son.” Today’s readings are paragraphs 2598-2606. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 334: How Jesus Prayed52967ab3-5736-48e5-9ca8-4ae40b2aa94eThu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Blank Page"Hi, Mom," said Taden as he came into the house. "Want to see the picture I painted at school today?" He held out a paper with a scene of a lake and trees, with mountains in the background."This is really good!" exclaimed Mom. "You're a wonderful painter."Taden beamed. "I think I'm going to be an artist when I grow up. I love to paint." He went to a drawer and took out a fresh piece of paper and some paints."I think that would be great." Mom pointed to the paper Taden had spread out on the kitchen table. "Have you ever looked at your blank paper and wondered what it will look like when you're done painting?""Of course. I always have something in mind when I start painting." Taden grinned at his mom. "But it doesn't always turn out the way I imagined it. Sometimes I do a good job, but other times I mess it up."Mom nodded. "Our lives are like that blank paper, and our choices are like the brush that applies the colors to the page, making something beautiful--or a mess!""But the brush doesn't paint by itself," said Taden. "It's the artist who chooses the colors and paints the picture. Whether it turns out good or bad depends on the artist.""That's right," said Mom. "In our life pictures, we can either make ourselves the artists and paint things our own way, or we can trust God to be the artist holding the brush and let Him guide us and shape our lives."Taden looked at the blank page. "I never thought about my life like that," he said thoughtfully."When we trust Jesus and give Him control of our life picture, He promises to make it beautiful," said Mom. "That doesn't mean our lives will be easy or that we won't still sin and make mistakes--we'll sometimes try to take control of the brush and do things our own way. But when we do, Jesus forgives us and paints over our mistakes. He promises to help us make good choices and love others the way He does. He's the greatest Artist there is, and when we give Him control of our lives, He will make them into masterpieces."- Mary Rose Pearson

"Hi, Mom," said Taden as he came into the house. "Want to see the picture I painted at school today?" He held out a paper with a scene of a lake and trees, with mountains in the background."This is really good!" exclaimed Mom. "You're a wonderful painter."Taden beamed. "I think I'm going to be an artist when I grow up. I love to paint." He went to a drawer and took out a fresh piece of paper and some paints."I think that would be great." Mom pointed to the paper Taden had spread out on the kitchen table. "Have you ever looked at your blank paper and wondered what it will look like when you're done painting?""Of course. I always have something in mind when I start painting." Taden grinned at his mom. "But it doesn't always turn out the way I imagined it. Sometimes I do a good job, but other times I mess it up."Mom nodded. "Our lives are like that blank paper, and our choices are like the brush that applies the colors to the page, making something beautiful--or a mess!""But the brush doesn't paint by itself," said Taden. "It's the artist who chooses the colors and paints the picture. Whether it turns out good or bad depends on the artist.""That's right," said Mom. "In our life pictures, we can either make ourselves the artists and paint things our own way, or we can trust God to be the artist holding the brush and let Him guide us and shape our lives."Taden looked at the blank page. "I never thought about my life like that," he said thoughtfully."When we trust Jesus and give Him control of our life picture, He promises to make it beautiful," said Mom. "That doesn't mean our lives will be easy or that we won't still sin and make mistakes--we'll sometimes try to take control of the brush and do things our own way. But when we do, Jesus forgives us and paints over our mistakes. He promises to help us make good choices and love others the way He does. He's the greatest Artist there is, and when we give Him control of our lives, He will make them into masterpieces."- Mary Rose Pearson

The Blank Page18727419-26f9-4550-bcce-9bc075437e30Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Blank Page"Hi, Mom," said Taden as he came into the house. "Want to see the picture I painted at school today?" He held out a paper with a scene of a lake and trees, with mountains in the background."This is really good!" exclaimed Mom. "You're a wonderful painter."Taden beamed. "I think I'm going to be an artist when I grow up. I love to paint." He went to a drawer and took out a fresh piece of paper and some paints."I think that would be great." Mom pointed to the paper Taden had spread out on the kitchen table. "Have you ever looked at your blank paper and wondered what it will look like when you're done painting?""Of course. I always have something in mind when I start painting." Taden grinned at his mom. "But it doesn't always turn out the way I imagined it. Sometimes I do a good job, but other times I mess it up."Mom nodded. "Our lives are like that blank paper, and our choices are like the brush that applies the colors to the page, making something beautiful--or a mess!""But the brush doesn't paint by itself," said Taden. "It's the artist who chooses the colors and paints the picture. Whether it turns out good or bad depends on the artist.""That's right," said Mom. "In our life pictures, we can either make ourselves the artists and paint things our own way, or we can trust God to be the artist holding the brush and let Him guide us and shape our lives."Taden looked at the blank page. "I never thought about my life like that," he said thoughtfully."When we trust Jesus and give Him control of our life picture, He promises to make it beautiful," said Mom. "That doesn't mean our lives will be easy or that we won't still sin and make mistakes--we'll sometimes try to take control of the brush and do things our own way. But when we do, Jesus forgives us and paints over our mistakes. He promises to help us make good choices and love others the way He does. He's the greatest Artist there is, and when we give Him control of our lives, He will make them into masterpieces."- Mary Rose Pearson

"Hi, Mom," said Taden as he came into the house. "Want to see the picture I painted at school today?" He held out a paper with a scene of a lake and trees, with mountains in the background."This is really good!" exclaimed Mom. "You're a wonderful painter."Taden beamed. "I think I'm going to be an artist when I grow up. I love to paint." He went to a drawer and took out a fresh piece of paper and some paints."I think that would be great." Mom pointed to the paper Taden had spread out on the kitchen table. "Have you ever looked at your blank paper and wondered what it will look like when you're done painting?""Of course. I always have something in mind when I start painting." Taden grinned at his mom. "But it doesn't always turn out the way I imagined it. Sometimes I do a good job, but other times I mess it up."Mom nodded. "Our lives are like that blank paper, and our choices are like the brush that applies the colors to the page, making something beautiful--or a mess!""But the brush doesn't paint by itself," said Taden. "It's the artist who chooses the colors and paints the picture. Whether it turns out good or bad depends on the artist.""That's right," said Mom. "In our life pictures, we can either make ourselves the artists and paint things our own way, or we can trust God to be the artist holding the brush and let Him guide us and shape our lives."Taden looked at the blank page. "I never thought about my life like that," he said thoughtfully."When we trust Jesus and give Him control of our life picture, He promises to make it beautiful," said Mom. "That doesn't mean our lives will be easy or that we won't still sin and make mistakes--we'll sometimes try to take control of the brush and do things our own way. But when we do, Jesus forgives us and paints over our mistakes. He promises to help us make good choices and love others the way He does. He's the greatest Artist there is, and when we give Him control of our lives, He will make them into masterpieces."- Mary Rose Pearson

The Blank Pagebfc6cbcb-0f3e-48f5-9a33-fca96756f58fThu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#515 Is the Pope Just The First among Equals? - Michael LoftonMichael Lofton, author of Answering Orthodoxy, joins us for a conversation about the first millennium of Christianity. Is it true that the pope was once considered just the first among equals, or was there always something more about the role of the Bishop of Rome? …

Michael Lofton, author of Answering Orthodoxy, joins us for a conversation about the first millennium of Christianity. Is it true that the pope was once considered just the first among equals, or was there always something more about the role of the Bishop of Rome? …

#515 Is the Pope Just The First among Equals? - Michael Lofton413ec607-d819-4a69-9c9b-3467e8f71125Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#308: Hope; Advent week 1 Isaiah 9:6 I&#39;m so excited for you to join us on our advent journey leading up to Christmas. The theme for this week is hope. We discuss what hope is and why we have it. The kids will hear Isaiah&#39;s prophecy &amp; enjoy exploring each of the names Jesus is called: Wonderful Counselor Mighty God  Everlasting Father Prince of Peace Thank you for sharing the Bible with your children! I pray that as their understanding of the Bible increases that their relationship with Jesus flourishes. For episode bonus content and the memory verse that goes with today, click here. Free read-a-loud pdf book go here To connect with me go here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Isaiah 9:6 I&#39;m so excited for you to join us on our advent journey leading up to Christmas. The theme for this week is hope. We discuss what hope is and why we have it. The kids will hear Isaiah&#39;s prophecy &amp; enjoy exploring each of the names Jesus is called: Wonderful Counselor Mighty God  Everlasting Father Prince of Peace Thank you for sharing the Bible with your children! I pray that as their understanding of the Bible increases that their relationship with Jesus flourishes. For episode bonus content and the memory verse that goes with today, click here. Free read-a-loud pdf book go here To connect with me go here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#308: Hope; Advent week 16d73b909-e8fa-4626-b629-9d9485a64febWed, 29 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000649https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpecial Needs and Catholic Post Scandal with Rob RalstonThis is almost a two-part episode. There are two great conversations here - don't miss it. Why would anyone be Catholic after the revelation of the terrible scandals? How do parents deal with special needs children? Join me in this episode as Rob Ralston and I explore these two issues. They are not simple or safe, but they are important.  You can find out more about Rob Ralston at: https://www.icf-coaching.org/lifecoachingforspecialneedsfamilies-com/profile/

This is almost a two-part episode. There are two great conversations here - don't miss it. Why would anyone be Catholic after the revelation of the terrible scandals? How do parents deal with special needs children? Join me in this episode as Rob Ralston and I explore these two issues. They are not simple or safe, but they are important.  You can find out more about Rob Ralston at: https://www.icf-coaching.org/lifecoachingforspecialneedsfamilies-com/profile/

fullSpecial Needs and Catholic Post Scandal with Rob Ralston7e38a02e-490f-4e30-82c4-ec707a771877Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2023) Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2023)906fd60e-f52d-43bc-85e0-09a147c422f7Wed, 29 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2023) Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2023)fd5387e4-30d0-4622-906f-6309ab86013cWed, 29 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2023) Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2023)c3b12e42-c31c-4144-8f32-01af63e2b500Wed, 29 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2023) Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2023)94c26730-8f65-4e3a-8918-d5f65ff00ed9Wed, 29 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: The Psalms The Psalms are essential and powerful prayers. Through praying the Psalms, we are giving praise to God and expressing our belief while simultaneously nourishing our faith. In the Psalms, we are reminded of God’s love, faithfulness, and presence, even in the dark moments of our lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2590-2597. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Psalms are essential and powerful prayers. Through praying the Psalms, we are giving praise to God and expressing our belief while simultaneously nourishing our faith. In the Psalms, we are reminded of God’s love, faithfulness, and presence, even in the dark moments of our lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2590-2597. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 333: The Psalms4d32a472-9cd0-4c85-8a69-b06f2e11811eWed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: The Psalms The Psalms are essential and powerful prayers. Through praying the Psalms, we are giving praise to God and expressing our belief while simultaneously nourishing our faith. In the Psalms, we are reminded of God’s love, faithfulness, and presence, even in the dark moments of our lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2590-2597. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Psalms are essential and powerful prayers. Through praying the Psalms, we are giving praise to God and expressing our belief while simultaneously nourishing our faith. In the Psalms, we are reminded of God’s love, faithfulness, and presence, even in the dark moments of our lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2590-2597. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 333: The Psalms6d65c61b-158c-494d-9a47-c6fcaf0e3b8cWed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBaby Food"Lindy, have you learned your Bible verse for Sunday school?" asked Mom. "No, but I don't like Sunday school anymore," Lindy grumbled."Why not?" asked Mom, spooning cereal into Gracie's mouth."We don't sing fun songs with motions anymore, and Mrs. Mac doesn't read from her Bible storybook either," replied Lindy. "Now we have to read right from the Bible and memorize verses and--" She paused as Gracie made a gagging sound. "What's the matter, Gracie?" Lindy asked as she tapped a spoon on the high chair, trying to distract her baby sister."She's used to milk and juice, and she's just learning to handle solid foods," Mom explained. "Sometimes they're a little hard for her to swallow.""Poor Gracie." Lindy turned to her mother. "Why not just let her have milk then?""Because she's not a tiny baby anymore. Gracie has to get used to eating solid food to grow big and healthy like you. She already likes it.""Oh," said Lindy. She stroked her sister's cheek. "Eat up, Gracie. Get big soon so we can play together!"Mom put the spoon back up to the baby's mouth. "It seems like you're having the same kind of trouble as Gracie," she said.Lindy looked indignant. "I don't have a problem swallowing my food!""Not physical food," said Mom. "But what about spiritual food? Like newborn babies, new Christians need milk--spiritual milk. When you were younger, you could only understand simple things about God, and your attention span was short, so you just sang cute little songs and read simple Bible stories. But now you understand more and are ready for something more solid. Studying harder Bible lessons and verses helps you learn more about Jesus and His love for you so you can grow in your faith." Mom spooned some more cereal into Gracie's waiting mouth. "It can be hard to get used to at first, just like solid food makes Gracie gag sometimes. But she already likes her new cereal, and I know you'll soon like your new lessons too. Remember that God wants to use them to feed you spiritually and help you grow."Lindy looked uncertain, but then she nodded. "Okay," she said. "I guess I'll go learn my verse."- Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Lindy, have you learned your Bible verse for Sunday school?" asked Mom. "No, but I don't like Sunday school anymore," Lindy grumbled."Why not?" asked Mom, spooning cereal into Gracie's mouth."We don't sing fun songs with motions anymore, and Mrs. Mac doesn't read from her Bible storybook either," replied Lindy. "Now we have to read right from the Bible and memorize verses and--" She paused as Gracie made a gagging sound. "What's the matter, Gracie?" Lindy asked as she tapped a spoon on the high chair, trying to distract her baby sister."She's used to milk and juice, and she's just learning to handle solid foods," Mom explained. "Sometimes they're a little hard for her to swallow.""Poor Gracie." Lindy turned to her mother. "Why not just let her have milk then?""Because she's not a tiny baby anymore. Gracie has to get used to eating solid food to grow big and healthy like you. She already likes it.""Oh," said Lindy. She stroked her sister's cheek. "Eat up, Gracie. Get big soon so we can play together!"Mom put the spoon back up to the baby's mouth. "It seems like you're having the same kind of trouble as Gracie," she said.Lindy looked indignant. "I don't have a problem swallowing my food!""Not physical food," said Mom. "But what about spiritual food? Like newborn babies, new Christians need milk--spiritual milk. When you were younger, you could only understand simple things about God, and your attention span was short, so you just sang cute little songs and read simple Bible stories. But now you understand more and are ready for something more solid. Studying harder Bible lessons and verses helps you learn more about Jesus and His love for you so you can grow in your faith." Mom spooned some more cereal into Gracie's waiting mouth. "It can be hard to get used to at first, just like solid food makes Gracie gag sometimes. But she already likes her new cereal, and I know you'll soon like your new lessons too. Remember that God wants to use them to feed you spiritually and help you grow."Lindy looked uncertain, but then she nodded. "Okay," she said. "I guess I'll go learn my verse."- Tanya Ferdinandusz

Baby Food86882cf6-61c5-47bf-887c-899df33fceafWed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBaby Food"Lindy, have you learned your Bible verse for Sunday school?" asked Mom. "No, but I don't like Sunday school anymore," Lindy grumbled."Why not?" asked Mom, spooning cereal into Gracie's mouth."We don't sing fun songs with motions anymore, and Mrs. Mac doesn't read from her Bible storybook either," replied Lindy. "Now we have to read right from the Bible and memorize verses and--" She paused as Gracie made a gagging sound. "What's the matter, Gracie?" Lindy asked as she tapped a spoon on the high chair, trying to distract her baby sister."She's used to milk and juice, and she's just learning to handle solid foods," Mom explained. "Sometimes they're a little hard for her to swallow.""Poor Gracie." Lindy turned to her mother. "Why not just let her have milk then?""Because she's not a tiny baby anymore. Gracie has to get used to eating solid food to grow big and healthy like you. She already likes it.""Oh," said Lindy. She stroked her sister's cheek. "Eat up, Gracie. Get big soon so we can play together!"Mom put the spoon back up to the baby's mouth. "It seems like you're having the same kind of trouble as Gracie," she said.Lindy looked indignant. "I don't have a problem swallowing my food!""Not physical food," said Mom. "But what about spiritual food? Like newborn babies, new Christians need milk--spiritual milk. When you were younger, you could only understand simple things about God, and your attention span was short, so you just sang cute little songs and read simple Bible stories. But now you understand more and are ready for something more solid. Studying harder Bible lessons and verses helps you learn more about Jesus and His love for you so you can grow in your faith." Mom spooned some more cereal into Gracie's waiting mouth. "It can be hard to get used to at first, just like solid food makes Gracie gag sometimes. But she already likes her new cereal, and I know you'll soon like your new lessons too. Remember that God wants to use them to feed you spiritually and help you grow."Lindy looked uncertain, but then she nodded. "Okay," she said. "I guess I'll go learn my verse."- Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Lindy, have you learned your Bible verse for Sunday school?" asked Mom. "No, but I don't like Sunday school anymore," Lindy grumbled."Why not?" asked Mom, spooning cereal into Gracie's mouth."We don't sing fun songs with motions anymore, and Mrs. Mac doesn't read from her Bible storybook either," replied Lindy. "Now we have to read right from the Bible and memorize verses and--" She paused as Gracie made a gagging sound. "What's the matter, Gracie?" Lindy asked as she tapped a spoon on the high chair, trying to distract her baby sister."She's used to milk and juice, and she's just learning to handle solid foods," Mom explained. "Sometimes they're a little hard for her to swallow.""Poor Gracie." Lindy turned to her mother. "Why not just let her have milk then?""Because she's not a tiny baby anymore. Gracie has to get used to eating solid food to grow big and healthy like you. She already likes it.""Oh," said Lindy. She stroked her sister's cheek. "Eat up, Gracie. Get big soon so we can play together!"Mom put the spoon back up to the baby's mouth. "It seems like you're having the same kind of trouble as Gracie," she said.Lindy looked indignant. "I don't have a problem swallowing my food!""Not physical food," said Mom. "But what about spiritual food? Like newborn babies, new Christians need milk--spiritual milk. When you were younger, you could only understand simple things about God, and your attention span was short, so you just sang cute little songs and read simple Bible stories. But now you understand more and are ready for something more solid. Studying harder Bible lessons and verses helps you learn more about Jesus and His love for you so you can grow in your faith." Mom spooned some more cereal into Gracie's waiting mouth. "It can be hard to get used to at first, just like solid food makes Gracie gag sometimes. But she already likes her new cereal, and I know you'll soon like your new lessons too. Remember that God wants to use them to feed you spiritually and help you grow."Lindy looked uncertain, but then she nodded. "Okay," she said. "I guess I'll go learn my verse."- Tanya Ferdinandusz

Baby Food0b55fb3a-de75-4b9a-bd02-2dc4d5e42b8bWed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2023) Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2023)82b510ea-b555-4a9f-bea3-c28efaafdebcTue, 28 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2023) Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2023)2c6f1929-3a6c-4470-bafd-ef7c4f62d0e1Tue, 28 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2023) Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2023)35b486ed-60ff-44b0-94fa-9889dda4452fTue, 28 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2023) Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2023)83942a6e-82fa-4894-bc70-adfe11ad0064Tue, 28 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS- Relics, Healings and Father Martins Q&AThe power of relics, healing miracles and a Grammy Award winning singer stops by the show.

The power of relics, healing miracles and a Grammy Award winning singer stops by the show.

fullBONUS- Relics, Healings and Father Martins Q&Ae938b935-5b7c-41f8-bf09-1fd1b3c009fcTue, 28 Nov 2023 02:30:15 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Prayer Converts Our Heart The Catechism discusses the significance of prayer beginning with the prophets and their observations about the Temple and ritualism. It is noteworthy that while we must worship the Lord externally, this must be in tandem with prayer and cannot remain external. With Fr. Mike’s insight, we see that our thinking affects how we act, and our behaviors can influence beliefs. Taking this to heart, if we ever feel that we are just “going through the motions”, we should persist and continue praying. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2581-2589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism discusses the significance of prayer beginning with the prophets and their observations about the Temple and ritualism. It is noteworthy that while we must worship the Lord externally, this must be in tandem with prayer and cannot remain external. With Fr. Mike’s insight, we see that our thinking affects how we act, and our behaviors can influence beliefs. Taking this to heart, if we ever feel that we are just “going through the motions”, we should persist and continue praying. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2581-2589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 332: Prayer Converts Our Heart 094665e4-0be9-4b9d-8c6f-bdefe09cd3d4Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Prayer Converts Our Heart The Catechism discusses the significance of prayer beginning with the prophets and their observations about the Temple and ritualism. It is noteworthy that while we must worship the Lord externally, this must be in tandem with prayer and cannot remain external. With Fr. Mike’s insight, we see that our thinking affects how we act, and our behaviors can influence beliefs. Taking this to heart, if we ever feel that we are just “going through the motions”, we should persist and continue praying. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2581-2589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism discusses the significance of prayer beginning with the prophets and their observations about the Temple and ritualism. It is noteworthy that while we must worship the Lord externally, this must be in tandem with prayer and cannot remain external. With Fr. Mike’s insight, we see that our thinking affects how we act, and our behaviors can influence beliefs. Taking this to heart, if we ever feel that we are just “going through the motions”, we should persist and continue praying. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2581-2589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 332: Prayer Converts Our Heart 8a09edcb-1a43-4b33-98a5-de24e55519a4Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLost and FoundZach ran frantically down the stairs. "Has anyone seen Mr. Bunny?" he cried. "I can't find him anywhere!" "I'm sure he's around here somewhere, Zach," said Mom. "Have you looked in your closet?" "Yes," said Zach. "I've looked in my room and closet, and in Hailey's room too. I just don't know where he could be!" "Try checking the living room, and Hailey and I will check the other rooms downstairs," Mom said. Zach sped off to the living room. "But Mom," said Hailey, "Zach is getting too old to be worrying about a raggedy stuffed animal. It's embarrassing that he takes Mr. Bunny to school with him."Mom bent to look under the kitchen table. "Remember, Hailey, that Zach finds comfort in having familiar things around him. He gets anxious about going to school, and just knowing that Mr. Bunny is in his backpack helps calm him down." "I get it, Mom. I'll help look for Mr. Bunny." Hailey headed to the laundry room. "I found him!" Hailey called a minute later. "He was hiding in the laundry basket under some of Zach's clothes." "Oh, thank you!" cried Zach, and he gave Mr. Bunny a big hug. Mom smiled. "I'm so glad we found Mr. Bunny. It's amazing how much joy we feel when we find something important to us that has been lost. Do you remember the stories of the lost sheep and lost coin in the Bible?" "Yeah," said Hailey. "The shepherd looked all over for the lost sheep, and when he found him, he called all his friends and neighbors over for a party to celebrate! And the lady did the same thing when she found her lost coin.""That's right," Mom said. "But the most important part of those stories is that they illustrate how much joy there is in heaven when someone comes to trust in Jesus. And just like Zach didn't give up looking for Mr. Bunny, God will never give up on us. Jesus came to earth to rescue us when we were lost in sin, and when we are found, God rejoices over us." "I'm so happy about that," said Zach. "And I'm so happy I found Mr. Bunny!"- Lori Haynie

Zach ran frantically down the stairs. "Has anyone seen Mr. Bunny?" he cried. "I can't find him anywhere!" "I'm sure he's around here somewhere, Zach," said Mom. "Have you looked in your closet?" "Yes," said Zach. "I've looked in my room and closet, and in Hailey's room too. I just don't know where he could be!" "Try checking the living room, and Hailey and I will check the other rooms downstairs," Mom said. Zach sped off to the living room. "But Mom," said Hailey, "Zach is getting too old to be worrying about a raggedy stuffed animal. It's embarrassing that he takes Mr. Bunny to school with him."Mom bent to look under the kitchen table. "Remember, Hailey, that Zach finds comfort in having familiar things around him. He gets anxious about going to school, and just knowing that Mr. Bunny is in his backpack helps calm him down." "I get it, Mom. I'll help look for Mr. Bunny." Hailey headed to the laundry room. "I found him!" Hailey called a minute later. "He was hiding in the laundry basket under some of Zach's clothes." "Oh, thank you!" cried Zach, and he gave Mr. Bunny a big hug. Mom smiled. "I'm so glad we found Mr. Bunny. It's amazing how much joy we feel when we find something important to us that has been lost. Do you remember the stories of the lost sheep and lost coin in the Bible?" "Yeah," said Hailey. "The shepherd looked all over for the lost sheep, and when he found him, he called all his friends and neighbors over for a party to celebrate! And the lady did the same thing when she found her lost coin.""That's right," Mom said. "But the most important part of those stories is that they illustrate how much joy there is in heaven when someone comes to trust in Jesus. And just like Zach didn't give up looking for Mr. Bunny, God will never give up on us. Jesus came to earth to rescue us when we were lost in sin, and when we are found, God rejoices over us." "I'm so happy about that," said Zach. "And I'm so happy I found Mr. Bunny!"- Lori Haynie

Lost and Found5e61ebec-37e6-4e7b-9869-661e18b5297eTue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLost and FoundZach ran frantically down the stairs. "Has anyone seen Mr. Bunny?" he cried. "I can't find him anywhere!" "I'm sure he's around here somewhere, Zach," said Mom. "Have you looked in your closet?" "Yes," said Zach. "I've looked in my room and closet, and in Hailey's room too. I just don't know where he could be!" "Try checking the living room, and Hailey and I will check the other rooms downstairs," Mom said. Zach sped off to the living room. "But Mom," said Hailey, "Zach is getting too old to be worrying about a raggedy stuffed animal. It's embarrassing that he takes Mr. Bunny to school with him."Mom bent to look under the kitchen table. "Remember, Hailey, that Zach finds comfort in having familiar things around him. He gets anxious about going to school, and just knowing that Mr. Bunny is in his backpack helps calm him down." "I get it, Mom. I'll help look for Mr. Bunny." Hailey headed to the laundry room. "I found him!" Hailey called a minute later. "He was hiding in the laundry basket under some of Zach's clothes." "Oh, thank you!" cried Zach, and he gave Mr. Bunny a big hug. Mom smiled. "I'm so glad we found Mr. Bunny. It's amazing how much joy we feel when we find something important to us that has been lost. Do you remember the stories of the lost sheep and lost coin in the Bible?" "Yeah," said Hailey. "The shepherd looked all over for the lost sheep, and when he found him, he called all his friends and neighbors over for a party to celebrate! And the lady did the same thing when she found her lost coin.""That's right," Mom said. "But the most important part of those stories is that they illustrate how much joy there is in heaven when someone comes to trust in Jesus. And just like Zach didn't give up looking for Mr. Bunny, God will never give up on us. Jesus came to earth to rescue us when we were lost in sin, and when we are found, God rejoices over us." "I'm so happy about that," said Zach. "And I'm so happy I found Mr. Bunny!"- Lori Haynie

Zach ran frantically down the stairs. "Has anyone seen Mr. Bunny?" he cried. "I can't find him anywhere!" "I'm sure he's around here somewhere, Zach," said Mom. "Have you looked in your closet?" "Yes," said Zach. "I've looked in my room and closet, and in Hailey's room too. I just don't know where he could be!" "Try checking the living room, and Hailey and I will check the other rooms downstairs," Mom said. Zach sped off to the living room. "But Mom," said Hailey, "Zach is getting too old to be worrying about a raggedy stuffed animal. It's embarrassing that he takes Mr. Bunny to school with him."Mom bent to look under the kitchen table. "Remember, Hailey, that Zach finds comfort in having familiar things around him. He gets anxious about going to school, and just knowing that Mr. Bunny is in his backpack helps calm him down." "I get it, Mom. I'll help look for Mr. Bunny." Hailey headed to the laundry room. "I found him!" Hailey called a minute later. "He was hiding in the laundry basket under some of Zach's clothes." "Oh, thank you!" cried Zach, and he gave Mr. Bunny a big hug. Mom smiled. "I'm so glad we found Mr. Bunny. It's amazing how much joy we feel when we find something important to us that has been lost. Do you remember the stories of the lost sheep and lost coin in the Bible?" "Yeah," said Hailey. "The shepherd looked all over for the lost sheep, and when he found him, he called all his friends and neighbors over for a party to celebrate! And the lady did the same thing when she found her lost coin.""That's right," Mom said. "But the most important part of those stories is that they illustrate how much joy there is in heaven when someone comes to trust in Jesus. And just like Zach didn't give up looking for Mr. Bunny, God will never give up on us. Jesus came to earth to rescue us when we were lost in sin, and when we are found, God rejoices over us." "I'm so happy about that," said Zach. "And I'm so happy I found Mr. Bunny!"- Lori Haynie

Lost and Found1377c0e1-a058-4f43-b7d7-28c02f377624Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMy Conversion StoryI've spoken before about the story of where and how I grew up. I've mentioned parts of how I found the faith. But how did I find the Catholic church amidst all that hurt? Join me in this episode as I tell the story of my journey to the faith. It's a bit dark at moments, and definitely far from perfect, but I think it's a powerful story.

I've spoken before about the story of where and how I grew up. I've mentioned parts of how I found the faith. But how did I find the Catholic church amidst all that hurt? Join me in this episode as I tell the story of my journey to the faith. It's a bit dark at moments, and definitely far from perfect, but I think it's a powerful story.

fullMy Conversion Story44bc990c-145b-41ba-b7ec-0933993fca02Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBusta Rhymes: "His Death Stopped My Career!" Busta Rhymes Finally Opens Up About His Grief, Nearly Dying & How He Turned His Life Around!If you enjoy hearing about inside the music industry and its artists, I recommend you check out my conversation with will.i.am, which you can find here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m-2QhqdlfI From Trevor to Busta, love of the rap game to global success, and rock bottom to rebirth. This is Busta Rhymes as you’ve never heard him. Trevor George Smith Jr. or ‘Busta Rhymes’, first reached fame with the hip-hop group, ‘Leaders of the New School’, and began his solo rap career in 1996, since then has released 11 studio albums and received 12 Grammy Award nominations for his work. In this conversation Busta and Steven discuss topics, such as: Growing up in the hood Starting out in music Becoming an MC by accident Using rap as a way out of work Becoming addicted to entertaining and the reaction of people to his raps Rapping to protect himself Selling crack at 12 years old Failure not being an option for his father His father standing in the way of his musical career Getting booed off stage early in his career His mother signing his record deal at 17 years old What lessons he would tell his kids to reach success Why you need to be selfish to reach success His manger dying in 2012 How his manager taught him ever he knew His emotional down turn How his whole life was going in a totally different direction Why he couldn’t figure himself out Being on steroid pills How his son thought he was going to die You can listen to Busta’s newest album ‘Blockbusta’, here: https://spoti.fi/40UxsvS Follow Busta: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3t0odO6 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3QT9YTc Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoy hearing about inside the music industry and its artists, I recommend you check out my conversation with will.i.am, which you can find here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m-2QhqdlfI From Trevor to Busta, love of the rap game to global success, and rock bottom to rebirth. This is Busta Rhymes as you’ve never heard him. Trevor George Smith Jr. or ‘Busta Rhymes’, first reached fame with the hip-hop group, ‘Leaders of the New School’, and began his solo rap career in 1996, since then has released 11 studio albums and received 12 Grammy Award nominations for his work. In this conversation Busta and Steven discuss topics, such as: Growing up in the hood Starting out in music Becoming an MC by accident Using rap as a way out of work Becoming addicted to entertaining and the reaction of people to his raps Rapping to protect himself Selling crack at 12 years old Failure not being an option for his father His father standing in the way of his musical career Getting booed off stage early in his career His mother signing his record deal at 17 years old What lessons he would tell his kids to reach success Why you need to be selfish to reach success His manger dying in 2012 How his manager taught him ever he knew His emotional down turn How his whole life was going in a totally different direction Why he couldn’t figure himself out Being on steroid pills How his son thought he was going to die You can listen to Busta’s newest album ‘Blockbusta’, here: https://spoti.fi/40UxsvS Follow Busta: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3t0odO6 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3QT9YTc Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBusta Rhymes: "His Death Stopped My Career!" Busta Rhymes Finally Opens Up About His Grief, Nearly Dying & How He Turned His Life Around!5f1d16c1-d756-4744-947a-a5dcd0b04a69Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +00005659https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2023) In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2023)5c455a85-1115-4fb2-a2f0-e5b9bd2a9c4dMon, 27 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2023) In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2023)f99f9628-9971-4bca-8bfc-b67fef3f0d63Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2023) In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2023)c91fb03d-2e13-4264-8d06-018fce4e0594Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2023) In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2023)52cac9d5-7c3a-42e7-a23c-b35373f868c3Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: The Foundations of Prayer Do we know how to pray? The Catechism depicts Moses learning how to pray and uses this as an example of prayer and relationship with God. The Catechism goes on to talk about David and his experiences with prayer and the Psalms. As Fr. Mike points out, “humility is the foundation of prayer,” and we need honesty, trust, and a willingness to engage in order to pray and approach God as he is. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2574-2580. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Do we know how to pray? The Catechism depicts Moses learning how to pray and uses this as an example of prayer and relationship with God. The Catechism goes on to talk about David and his experiences with prayer and the Psalms. As Fr. Mike points out, “humility is the foundation of prayer,” and we need honesty, trust, and a willingness to engage in order to pray and approach God as he is. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2574-2580. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 331: The Foundations of Prayer 389774fb-0bf8-4b5d-88b6-ee5e5b777810Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: The Foundations of Prayer Do we know how to pray? The Catechism depicts Moses learning how to pray and uses this as an example of prayer and relationship with God. The Catechism goes on to talk about David and his experiences with prayer and the Psalms. As Fr. Mike points out, “humility is the foundation of prayer,” and we need honesty, trust, and a willingness to engage in order to pray and approach God as he is. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2574-2580. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Do we know how to pray? The Catechism depicts Moses learning how to pray and uses this as an example of prayer and relationship with God. The Catechism goes on to talk about David and his experiences with prayer and the Psalms. As Fr. Mike points out, “humility is the foundation of prayer,” and we need honesty, trust, and a willingness to engage in order to pray and approach God as he is. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2574-2580. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 331: The Foundations of Prayer 40c53d3a-f220-4e4b-8c20-72a53325505fMon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTiny SeedsGianna and her cousins were spending the day at Grandpa's house. "Will you measure us, Grandpa?" asked Alex. "I want to see how tall I am.""All right." Grandpa followed them to the wall where he had been measuring them since they were toddlers. He made a mark on the wall for each of them and wrote their name and the date beside it."I'm the tallest!" exclaimed Alex."Gianna, you're not even as tall as I was when I was nine, and you're ten!" said Joy."Gianna is a shortie," said Alex, grinning. Gianna's cheeks grew hot. She hated being teased for her size."Enough!" said Grandpa. "Come with me." He led the cousins to his garden shed. "Hold out your hands."Grandpa placed a large white seed in Alex's hand, a smaller yellow seed in Joy's hand, and a tiny black seed in Gianna's hand.Of course I get the tiny, unimportant seed, Gianna thought. Just like me.Grandpa pointed to an open gardening book. "Alex, tell us about your seed.""My seed is a lima bean," Alex said, looking at the information in the book. "They grow into plants that are fifteen inches to nine feet tall." Alex looked at the seed in his hand. "This seed is tiny to grow so big!""Let me see mine," said Joy, pushing Alex aside. "My seed is corn. The plants grow seven to ten feet tall. That's bigger than yours, Alex!"Alex frowned. "But your seed is smaller than mine!""My seed is a mustard seed," said Gianna. "It grows a tree twenty feet tall. It produces purple fruit, and in some places people use the branches to brush their teeth.""No way!" said Alex. "All that from a tiny seed?""It isn't how big the seed is that matters," said Grandpa. "What matters is what God created it to do." He smiled at the kids. "That's true for us too. The Bible says those who have faith in Jesus are new creations. He's made us new people and given us the Holy Spirit to help us do the good things He wants us to do."Gianna thought about the tiny seed growing into an amazing tree. It wasn't unimportant after all. "If this seed can grow a tree," she said, smiling, "just imagine what we can do!"- Tracey Eagan

Gianna and her cousins were spending the day at Grandpa's house. "Will you measure us, Grandpa?" asked Alex. "I want to see how tall I am.""All right." Grandpa followed them to the wall where he had been measuring them since they were toddlers. He made a mark on the wall for each of them and wrote their name and the date beside it."I'm the tallest!" exclaimed Alex."Gianna, you're not even as tall as I was when I was nine, and you're ten!" said Joy."Gianna is a shortie," said Alex, grinning. Gianna's cheeks grew hot. She hated being teased for her size."Enough!" said Grandpa. "Come with me." He led the cousins to his garden shed. "Hold out your hands."Grandpa placed a large white seed in Alex's hand, a smaller yellow seed in Joy's hand, and a tiny black seed in Gianna's hand.Of course I get the tiny, unimportant seed, Gianna thought. Just like me.Grandpa pointed to an open gardening book. "Alex, tell us about your seed.""My seed is a lima bean," Alex said, looking at the information in the book. "They grow into plants that are fifteen inches to nine feet tall." Alex looked at the seed in his hand. "This seed is tiny to grow so big!""Let me see mine," said Joy, pushing Alex aside. "My seed is corn. The plants grow seven to ten feet tall. That's bigger than yours, Alex!"Alex frowned. "But your seed is smaller than mine!""My seed is a mustard seed," said Gianna. "It grows a tree twenty feet tall. It produces purple fruit, and in some places people use the branches to brush their teeth.""No way!" said Alex. "All that from a tiny seed?""It isn't how big the seed is that matters," said Grandpa. "What matters is what God created it to do." He smiled at the kids. "That's true for us too. The Bible says those who have faith in Jesus are new creations. He's made us new people and given us the Holy Spirit to help us do the good things He wants us to do."Gianna thought about the tiny seed growing into an amazing tree. It wasn't unimportant after all. "If this seed can grow a tree," she said, smiling, "just imagine what we can do!"- Tracey Eagan

Tiny Seedsdc3db0fb-9861-446e-8997-cd14e8fe92b1Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTiny SeedsGianna and her cousins were spending the day at Grandpa's house. "Will you measure us, Grandpa?" asked Alex. "I want to see how tall I am.""All right." Grandpa followed them to the wall where he had been measuring them since they were toddlers. He made a mark on the wall for each of them and wrote their name and the date beside it."I'm the tallest!" exclaimed Alex."Gianna, you're not even as tall as I was when I was nine, and you're ten!" said Joy."Gianna is a shortie," said Alex, grinning. Gianna's cheeks grew hot. She hated being teased for her size."Enough!" said Grandpa. "Come with me." He led the cousins to his garden shed. "Hold out your hands."Grandpa placed a large white seed in Alex's hand, a smaller yellow seed in Joy's hand, and a tiny black seed in Gianna's hand.Of course I get the tiny, unimportant seed, Gianna thought. Just like me.Grandpa pointed to an open gardening book. "Alex, tell us about your seed.""My seed is a lima bean," Alex said, looking at the information in the book. "They grow into plants that are fifteen inches to nine feet tall." Alex looked at the seed in his hand. "This seed is tiny to grow so big!""Let me see mine," said Joy, pushing Alex aside. "My seed is corn. The plants grow seven to ten feet tall. That's bigger than yours, Alex!"Alex frowned. "But your seed is smaller than mine!""My seed is a mustard seed," said Gianna. "It grows a tree twenty feet tall. It produces purple fruit, and in some places people use the branches to brush their teeth.""No way!" said Alex. "All that from a tiny seed?""It isn't how big the seed is that matters," said Grandpa. "What matters is what God created it to do." He smiled at the kids. "That's true for us too. The Bible says those who have faith in Jesus are new creations. He's made us new people and given us the Holy Spirit to help us do the good things He wants us to do."Gianna thought about the tiny seed growing into an amazing tree. It wasn't unimportant after all. "If this seed can grow a tree," she said, smiling, "just imagine what we can do!"- Tracey Eagan

Gianna and her cousins were spending the day at Grandpa's house. "Will you measure us, Grandpa?" asked Alex. "I want to see how tall I am.""All right." Grandpa followed them to the wall where he had been measuring them since they were toddlers. He made a mark on the wall for each of them and wrote their name and the date beside it."I'm the tallest!" exclaimed Alex."Gianna, you're not even as tall as I was when I was nine, and you're ten!" said Joy."Gianna is a shortie," said Alex, grinning. Gianna's cheeks grew hot. She hated being teased for her size."Enough!" said Grandpa. "Come with me." He led the cousins to his garden shed. "Hold out your hands."Grandpa placed a large white seed in Alex's hand, a smaller yellow seed in Joy's hand, and a tiny black seed in Gianna's hand.Of course I get the tiny, unimportant seed, Gianna thought. Just like me.Grandpa pointed to an open gardening book. "Alex, tell us about your seed.""My seed is a lima bean," Alex said, looking at the information in the book. "They grow into plants that are fifteen inches to nine feet tall." Alex looked at the seed in his hand. "This seed is tiny to grow so big!""Let me see mine," said Joy, pushing Alex aside. "My seed is corn. The plants grow seven to ten feet tall. That's bigger than yours, Alex!"Alex frowned. "But your seed is smaller than mine!""My seed is a mustard seed," said Gianna. "It grows a tree twenty feet tall. It produces purple fruit, and in some places people use the branches to brush their teeth.""No way!" said Alex. "All that from a tiny seed?""It isn't how big the seed is that matters," said Grandpa. "What matters is what God created it to do." He smiled at the kids. "That's true for us too. The Bible says those who have faith in Jesus are new creations. He's made us new people and given us the Holy Spirit to help us do the good things He wants us to do."Gianna thought about the tiny seed growing into an amazing tree. It wasn't unimportant after all. "If this seed can grow a tree," she said, smiling, "just imagine what we can do!"- Tracey Eagan

Tiny Seeds0ea8abac-ef9a-4e7b-8812-05f134a0327dMon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2023)f7489f3d-c0b3-4d2b-a1b8-4e2155481c6fSun, 26 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2023)37e1fea9-9008-4ca9-b6f4-8cb59c804a1dSun, 26 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2023)6342ac5e-ef95-49a2-b93f-d23787b58557Sun, 26 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2023)50087a60-0e98-40a4-9bfc-657d90625702Sun, 26 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: The Revelation of Prayer As the Catechism reveals, we are made for worship and called to a relationship with the Lord through prayer. God is the initiator and wants us to walk with him as he “tirelessly calls each person to the mysterious encounter known as prayer.” Fr. Mike reminds us that just like Abraham in the Old Testament, the more we get to know the Lord through prayer, the more we become like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2566-2573. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As the Catechism reveals, we are made for worship and called to a relationship with the Lord through prayer. God is the initiator and wants us to walk with him as he “tirelessly calls each person to the mysterious encounter known as prayer.” Fr. Mike reminds us that just like Abraham in the Old Testament, the more we get to know the Lord through prayer, the more we become like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2566-2573. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 330: The Revelation of Prayerb6e2b20c-b678-41f4-9c71-6f12e9450019Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: The Revelation of Prayer As the Catechism reveals, we are made for worship and called to a relationship with the Lord through prayer. God is the initiator and wants us to walk with him as he “tirelessly calls each person to the mysterious encounter known as prayer.” Fr. Mike reminds us that just like Abraham in the Old Testament, the more we get to know the Lord through prayer, the more we become like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2566-2573. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As the Catechism reveals, we are made for worship and called to a relationship with the Lord through prayer. God is the initiator and wants us to walk with him as he “tirelessly calls each person to the mysterious encounter known as prayer.” Fr. Mike reminds us that just like Abraham in the Old Testament, the more we get to know the Lord through prayer, the more we become like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2566-2573. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 330: The Revelation of Prayer68cefb87-9111-474f-b169-ed4b68618ec2Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Virus"Dad!" Everett stared at his computer screen in dismay. "Chase just told me there's a virus in the game I downloaded! It could ruin the hard drive.""Oh no!" Dad said. "How much damage has it done?"Everett groaned and covered his eyes. "I don't know yet.""What's a virus?" asked Rachel, climbing onto Dad's knee. "Isn't that what gives you the flu?""That's right," said Dad. "When a virus gets into your body, it can make you sick. But a different kind of virus can get into a computer, and once it does, it can spread and take control of the programs on your computer so they don't work anymore.""I don't know how to fix this, Dad," said Everett. "Can you help me?""I'm not sure what to do either," said Dad. "But I have a friend who works with computers--I'll check with him." Dad smiled at Rachel. "We need to get rid of viruses as soon as possible--whether they're on the computer or in our bodies.""Yeah. We have to take medicine to make us all better," said Rachel as Everett turned the computer off.By the following week, the computer had been fixed and a new anti-virus program installed. "I know two kinds of viruses," announced Rachel as Everett was using the computer one evening. "The kind that makes computers sick and the kind that makes people sick.""I know a third kind," said Dad. "Sin is like a virus that made the whole world sick. When the first people God created, Adam and Eve, disobeyed Him, sin came into the world and infected it. It took control of people's minds and hearts and makes us do selfish, wrong things instead of loving and obeying God." "Can we get cleaned up like Everett's computer?" Rachel asked with wide eyes."We certainly can! We have something even better than an antivirus program. Jesus died and then rose from the dead to save the world from sin. When we trust in Him, He removes our sin and makes us new so our hearts work the way they should--it's like He gives us a new hard drive! Even though we still do wrong things sometimes, we can confess and turn away from our sin, and Jesus will forgive us and make us clean."- Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Dad!" Everett stared at his computer screen in dismay. "Chase just told me there's a virus in the game I downloaded! It could ruin the hard drive.""Oh no!" Dad said. "How much damage has it done?"Everett groaned and covered his eyes. "I don't know yet.""What's a virus?" asked Rachel, climbing onto Dad's knee. "Isn't that what gives you the flu?""That's right," said Dad. "When a virus gets into your body, it can make you sick. But a different kind of virus can get into a computer, and once it does, it can spread and take control of the programs on your computer so they don't work anymore.""I don't know how to fix this, Dad," said Everett. "Can you help me?""I'm not sure what to do either," said Dad. "But I have a friend who works with computers--I'll check with him." Dad smiled at Rachel. "We need to get rid of viruses as soon as possible--whether they're on the computer or in our bodies.""Yeah. We have to take medicine to make us all better," said Rachel as Everett turned the computer off.By the following week, the computer had been fixed and a new anti-virus program installed. "I know two kinds of viruses," announced Rachel as Everett was using the computer one evening. "The kind that makes computers sick and the kind that makes people sick.""I know a third kind," said Dad. "Sin is like a virus that made the whole world sick. When the first people God created, Adam and Eve, disobeyed Him, sin came into the world and infected it. It took control of people's minds and hearts and makes us do selfish, wrong things instead of loving and obeying God." "Can we get cleaned up like Everett's computer?" Rachel asked with wide eyes."We certainly can! We have something even better than an antivirus program. Jesus died and then rose from the dead to save the world from sin. When we trust in Him, He removes our sin and makes us new so our hearts work the way they should--it's like He gives us a new hard drive! Even though we still do wrong things sometimes, we can confess and turn away from our sin, and Jesus will forgive us and make us clean."- Tanya Ferdinandusz

The Virus1c01be8c-4966-4aed-b2dd-08655ca96078Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Virus"Dad!" Everett stared at his computer screen in dismay. "Chase just told me there's a virus in the game I downloaded! It could ruin the hard drive.""Oh no!" Dad said. "How much damage has it done?"Everett groaned and covered his eyes. "I don't know yet.""What's a virus?" asked Rachel, climbing onto Dad's knee. "Isn't that what gives you the flu?""That's right," said Dad. "When a virus gets into your body, it can make you sick. But a different kind of virus can get into a computer, and once it does, it can spread and take control of the programs on your computer so they don't work anymore.""I don't know how to fix this, Dad," said Everett. "Can you help me?""I'm not sure what to do either," said Dad. "But I have a friend who works with computers--I'll check with him." Dad smiled at Rachel. "We need to get rid of viruses as soon as possible--whether they're on the computer or in our bodies.""Yeah. We have to take medicine to make us all better," said Rachel as Everett turned the computer off.By the following week, the computer had been fixed and a new anti-virus program installed. "I know two kinds of viruses," announced Rachel as Everett was using the computer one evening. "The kind that makes computers sick and the kind that makes people sick.""I know a third kind," said Dad. "Sin is like a virus that made the whole world sick. When the first people God created, Adam and Eve, disobeyed Him, sin came into the world and infected it. It took control of people's minds and hearts and makes us do selfish, wrong things instead of loving and obeying God." "Can we get cleaned up like Everett's computer?" Rachel asked with wide eyes."We certainly can! We have something even better than an antivirus program. Jesus died and then rose from the dead to save the world from sin. When we trust in Him, He removes our sin and makes us new so our hearts work the way they should--it's like He gives us a new hard drive! Even though we still do wrong things sometimes, we can confess and turn away from our sin, and Jesus will forgive us and make us clean."- Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Dad!" Everett stared at his computer screen in dismay. "Chase just told me there's a virus in the game I downloaded! It could ruin the hard drive.""Oh no!" Dad said. "How much damage has it done?"Everett groaned and covered his eyes. "I don't know yet.""What's a virus?" asked Rachel, climbing onto Dad's knee. "Isn't that what gives you the flu?""That's right," said Dad. "When a virus gets into your body, it can make you sick. But a different kind of virus can get into a computer, and once it does, it can spread and take control of the programs on your computer so they don't work anymore.""I don't know how to fix this, Dad," said Everett. "Can you help me?""I'm not sure what to do either," said Dad. "But I have a friend who works with computers--I'll check with him." Dad smiled at Rachel. "We need to get rid of viruses as soon as possible--whether they're on the computer or in our bodies.""Yeah. We have to take medicine to make us all better," said Rachel as Everett turned the computer off.By the following week, the computer had been fixed and a new anti-virus program installed. "I know two kinds of viruses," announced Rachel as Everett was using the computer one evening. "The kind that makes computers sick and the kind that makes people sick.""I know a third kind," said Dad. "Sin is like a virus that made the whole world sick. When the first people God created, Adam and Eve, disobeyed Him, sin came into the world and infected it. It took control of people's minds and hearts and makes us do selfish, wrong things instead of loving and obeying God." "Can we get cleaned up like Everett's computer?" Rachel asked with wide eyes."We certainly can! We have something even better than an antivirus program. Jesus died and then rose from the dead to save the world from sin. When we trust in Him, He removes our sin and makes us new so our hearts work the way they should--it's like He gives us a new hard drive! Even though we still do wrong things sometimes, we can confess and turn away from our sin, and Jesus will forgive us and make us clean."- Tanya Ferdinandusz

The Virusd2162e38-161e-4214-af4c-81016cd06939Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/26/23 Based On a True Story: Unwritten Homily from the Solemnity of Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Your part of the story (Act IV) remains unwritten. Jesus has bridged the unbridgable gap between God and humanity. We can believe that and remain unchanged. But if we are willing to respond, we can write the final act of the story. We can place ourselves under the Lordship of Christ and live an entirely new life. Mass Readings from November 26, 2023: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Psalms 23:1-3, 5-61 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Matthew 25:31-46

Homily from the Solemnity of Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Your part of the story (Act IV) remains unwritten. Jesus has bridged the unbridgable gap between God and humanity. We can believe that and remain unchanged. But if we are willing to respond, we can write the final act of the story. We can place ourselves under the Lordship of Christ and live an entirely new life. Mass Readings from November 26, 2023: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Psalms 23:1-3, 5-61 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Matthew 25:31-46

full11/26/23 Based On a True Story: Unwritten8f152681-691f-4a29-a9e0-dbec80150021Sat, 25 Nov 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/26/23 Based On a True Story: Unwritten Homily from the Solemnity of Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Your part of the story (Act IV) remains unwritten. Jesus has bridged the unbridgable gap between God and humanity. We can believe that and remain unchanged. But if we are willing to respond, we can write the final act of the story. We can place ourselves under the Lordship of Christ and live an entirely new life. Mass Readings from November 26, 2023: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Psalms 23:1-3, 5-61 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Matthew 25:31-46

Homily from the Solemnity of Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Your part of the story (Act IV) remains unwritten. Jesus has bridged the unbridgable gap between God and humanity. We can believe that and remain unchanged. But if we are willing to respond, we can write the final act of the story. We can place ourselves under the Lordship of Christ and live an entirely new life. Mass Readings from November 26, 2023: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Psalms 23:1-3, 5-61 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Matthew 25:31-46

full11/26/23 Based On a True Story: Unwritten5d440186-126e-4cab-9948-3e472edc992cSat, 25 Nov 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/26/23 Based On a True Story: Unwritten Homily from the Solemnity of Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Your part of the story (Act IV) remains unwritten. Jesus has bridged the unbridgable gap between God and humanity. We can believe that and remain unchanged. But if we are willing to respond, we can write the final act of the story. We can place ourselves under the Lordship of Christ and live an entirely new life. Mass Readings from November 26, 2023: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Psalms 23:1-3, 5-61 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Matthew 25:31-46

Homily from the Solemnity of Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Your part of the story (Act IV) remains unwritten. Jesus has bridged the unbridgable gap between God and humanity. We can believe that and remain unchanged. But if we are willing to respond, we can write the final act of the story. We can place ourselves under the Lordship of Christ and live an entirely new life. Mass Readings from November 26, 2023: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Psalms 23:1-3, 5-61 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Matthew 25:31-46

full11/26/23 Based On a True Story: Unwrittend7acb756-5f67-4541-b8db-2b89424c1631Sat, 25 Nov 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2023)5a72f8e5-b8d4-40ae-ba6e-1b653a760006Sat, 25 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2023)201db9b0-46d6-42d4-94ca-b0e11b7f950cSat, 25 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2023)ad6c04c7-ac37-421a-abd1-f0eff41545b0Sat, 25 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2023)c991feae-8567-44a1-8e1a-0ccfd01effcbSat, 25 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Gift of Prayer St. Thérèse said that “prayer is a surge of the heart.” Do we pray from our pride or from a place of humility? The Catechism tells us that “humility is the foundation of prayer.” In humility we can feel God’s thirst for us, accept his gift of prayer, and pray to him from our heart. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2558-2565. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

St. Thérèse said that “prayer is a surge of the heart.” Do we pray from our pride or from a place of humility? The Catechism tells us that “humility is the foundation of prayer.” In humility we can feel God’s thirst for us, accept his gift of prayer, and pray to him from our heart. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2558-2565. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 329: The Gift of Prayer865e6aa1-10f4-4dff-8ee9-d05a2242a791Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Gift of Prayer St. Thérèse said that “prayer is a surge of the heart.” Do we pray from our pride or from a place of humility? The Catechism tells us that “humility is the foundation of prayer.” In humility we can feel God’s thirst for us, accept his gift of prayer, and pray to him from our heart. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2558-2565. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

St. Thérèse said that “prayer is a surge of the heart.” Do we pray from our pride or from a place of humility? The Catechism tells us that “humility is the foundation of prayer.” In humility we can feel God’s thirst for us, accept his gift of prayer, and pray to him from our heart. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2558-2565. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 329: The Gift of Prayer82f38766-1aa7-443c-84d1-03fc6a8abc6eSat, 25 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAttic Adventure"Come on, Mal," called Bailey. "Mom said we could play in the attic. Let's try on some of the old clothes in the trunks up there."The clatter of feet echoed through the halls as Bailey and Mal climbed the steep steps to the attic of the old house. Soon they had the trunks open and began trying on a variety of clothes their grandmother and mother had saved through the years. They laughed at each other as they paraded back and forth in front of a full-length mirror. "Let's go show Mom and Dad our latest fashions," said Mal.Tipping an old hat to the back of her head, Bailey led the way as they trooped downstairs. Their parents laughed when the girls pranced into the living room."I wore those when I was a teenager," Mom said, pointing to the thick flip-flops on Mal's feet. "And I believe that dress belonged to my grandmother. And Bailey, that old-fashioned hat looks great with that gold purse!""Those styles were very popular at one time," said Dad. "Everyone wanted them--just like everyone wants certain clothing styles today."Mom nodded. "When it comes to styles and trends, people often want the latest thing. That's fine as long as we make good choices about what we wear and don't let clothes take the place of more important things in our lives. We need to remember that our value doesn't come from what we look like or how others see us--it comes from God creating us in His image and sending His Son to die for us.""Right," said Dad. "And you know what? Trends extend to things other than clothes. Popular books, movies, activities, and even ideas come and go, and they're not always good. We need to remember that the world changes its opinions all the time, but God never changes. He is always the same, and the truth He gives us in the Bible will never go out of style. That's why we need to trust Him to guide us and give us wisdom in how we live our lives. Though the world is constantly changing, His love and promises will always stay the same."The girls nodded in agreement. "Come on, Bailey," said Mal. "Let's see what other things we can find in the attic."- Geri Walcott

"Come on, Mal," called Bailey. "Mom said we could play in the attic. Let's try on some of the old clothes in the trunks up there."The clatter of feet echoed through the halls as Bailey and Mal climbed the steep steps to the attic of the old house. Soon they had the trunks open and began trying on a variety of clothes their grandmother and mother had saved through the years. They laughed at each other as they paraded back and forth in front of a full-length mirror. "Let's go show Mom and Dad our latest fashions," said Mal.Tipping an old hat to the back of her head, Bailey led the way as they trooped downstairs. Their parents laughed when the girls pranced into the living room."I wore those when I was a teenager," Mom said, pointing to the thick flip-flops on Mal's feet. "And I believe that dress belonged to my grandmother. And Bailey, that old-fashioned hat looks great with that gold purse!""Those styles were very popular at one time," said Dad. "Everyone wanted them--just like everyone wants certain clothing styles today."Mom nodded. "When it comes to styles and trends, people often want the latest thing. That's fine as long as we make good choices about what we wear and don't let clothes take the place of more important things in our lives. We need to remember that our value doesn't come from what we look like or how others see us--it comes from God creating us in His image and sending His Son to die for us.""Right," said Dad. "And you know what? Trends extend to things other than clothes. Popular books, movies, activities, and even ideas come and go, and they're not always good. We need to remember that the world changes its opinions all the time, but God never changes. He is always the same, and the truth He gives us in the Bible will never go out of style. That's why we need to trust Him to guide us and give us wisdom in how we live our lives. Though the world is constantly changing, His love and promises will always stay the same."The girls nodded in agreement. "Come on, Bailey," said Mal. "Let's see what other things we can find in the attic."- Geri Walcott

Attic Adventure4282a568-9752-4403-a7b1-feb8432ac455Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAttic Adventure"Come on, Mal," called Bailey. "Mom said we could play in the attic. Let's try on some of the old clothes in the trunks up there."The clatter of feet echoed through the halls as Bailey and Mal climbed the steep steps to the attic of the old house. Soon they had the trunks open and began trying on a variety of clothes their grandmother and mother had saved through the years. They laughed at each other as they paraded back and forth in front of a full-length mirror. "Let's go show Mom and Dad our latest fashions," said Mal.Tipping an old hat to the back of her head, Bailey led the way as they trooped downstairs. Their parents laughed when the girls pranced into the living room."I wore those when I was a teenager," Mom said, pointing to the thick flip-flops on Mal's feet. "And I believe that dress belonged to my grandmother. And Bailey, that old-fashioned hat looks great with that gold purse!""Those styles were very popular at one time," said Dad. "Everyone wanted them--just like everyone wants certain clothing styles today."Mom nodded. "When it comes to styles and trends, people often want the latest thing. That's fine as long as we make good choices about what we wear and don't let clothes take the place of more important things in our lives. We need to remember that our value doesn't come from what we look like or how others see us--it comes from God creating us in His image and sending His Son to die for us.""Right," said Dad. "And you know what? Trends extend to things other than clothes. Popular books, movies, activities, and even ideas come and go, and they're not always good. We need to remember that the world changes its opinions all the time, but God never changes. He is always the same, and the truth He gives us in the Bible will never go out of style. That's why we need to trust Him to guide us and give us wisdom in how we live our lives. Though the world is constantly changing, His love and promises will always stay the same."The girls nodded in agreement. "Come on, Bailey," said Mal. "Let's see what other things we can find in the attic."- Geri Walcott

"Come on, Mal," called Bailey. "Mom said we could play in the attic. Let's try on some of the old clothes in the trunks up there."The clatter of feet echoed through the halls as Bailey and Mal climbed the steep steps to the attic of the old house. Soon they had the trunks open and began trying on a variety of clothes their grandmother and mother had saved through the years. They laughed at each other as they paraded back and forth in front of a full-length mirror. "Let's go show Mom and Dad our latest fashions," said Mal.Tipping an old hat to the back of her head, Bailey led the way as they trooped downstairs. Their parents laughed when the girls pranced into the living room."I wore those when I was a teenager," Mom said, pointing to the thick flip-flops on Mal's feet. "And I believe that dress belonged to my grandmother. And Bailey, that old-fashioned hat looks great with that gold purse!""Those styles were very popular at one time," said Dad. "Everyone wanted them--just like everyone wants certain clothing styles today."Mom nodded. "When it comes to styles and trends, people often want the latest thing. That's fine as long as we make good choices about what we wear and don't let clothes take the place of more important things in our lives. We need to remember that our value doesn't come from what we look like or how others see us--it comes from God creating us in His image and sending His Son to die for us.""Right," said Dad. "And you know what? Trends extend to things other than clothes. Popular books, movies, activities, and even ideas come and go, and they're not always good. We need to remember that the world changes its opinions all the time, but God never changes. He is always the same, and the truth He gives us in the Bible will never go out of style. That's why we need to trust Him to guide us and give us wisdom in how we live our lives. Though the world is constantly changing, His love and promises will always stay the same."The girls nodded in agreement. "Come on, Bailey," said Mal. "Let's see what other things we can find in the attic."- Geri Walcott

Attic Adventure0e8b7a4b-fd35-4c7a-b0d8-e6130ebe36d8Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBig Updates and Bonus Episodes!Ryan shares some big updates around Season 2, going independent and new episodes coming next few days.

Ryan shares some big updates around Season 2, going independent and new episodes coming next few days.

fullBig Updates and Bonus Episodes!0a59efc1-227f-477f-b2a5-675c15f815aeFri, 24 Nov 2023 16:01:34 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS1 EP10. What Is My IDENTITY?Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, speaks about something that the Lord placed on her heart - and that is identity. Ally further dissects what defines our identity and to be careful of the lies that the world tries to tell us about who we are. Ally also shares a few different scriptures that remind us of our true purpose in God. We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally Yost, speaks about something that the Lord placed on her heart - and that is identity. Ally further dissects what defines our identity and to be careful of the lies that the world tries to tell us about who we are. Ally also shares a few different scriptures that remind us of our true purpose in God. We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS1 EP10. What Is My IDENTITY?894d060b-859d-491c-b95f-b94f5f384388Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGratitude & Angela's 4 Years Sober | Girls Gone Biblehappy thanksgiving ggb gang. we hope you had a beautiful holiday ♡ this weeks episode is really close to our hearts! not only are we celebrating thanksgiving, but Angela's 4 year sobriety birthday! woooooo! Ang reflects on her journey with alcohol and the simultaneous beauty &amp; hardship of quitting. we know it's only by the strength and grace of God that got her through this incredible difficult time in her life. we then get into all things GRATITUDE. from a spiritual stand point and a practical one. what is gratitude. how to be grateful. why gratitude is not just beneficial but CRUCIAL to living a happy life. why a complaining spirit is unattractive. "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:18 we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari RSVP FOR OUR GGB BAPTISM! https://mosaiconline.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1014/responses/new?fbclid=PAAaa7HnHRVgv50813R_cM7W4deOqndXJreflyHPTeCr3M8pctifxDx9b0VRY_aem_AU4VEmAOdNKdJVNHGgktY4g4HSa61k8dmykpMVhw7JFNfEO77FwMdbq-gWGw1rpIiyk if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

happy thanksgiving ggb gang. we hope you had a beautiful holiday ♡ this weeks episode is really close to our hearts! not only are we celebrating thanksgiving, but Angela's 4 year sobriety birthday! woooooo! Ang reflects on her journey with alcohol and the simultaneous beauty &amp; hardship of quitting. we know it's only by the strength and grace of God that got her through this incredible difficult time in her life. we then get into all things GRATITUDE. from a spiritual stand point and a practical one. what is gratitude. how to be grateful. why gratitude is not just beneficial but CRUCIAL to living a happy life. why a complaining spirit is unattractive. "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:18 we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari RSVP FOR OUR GGB BAPTISM! https://mosaiconline.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1014/responses/new?fbclid=PAAaa7HnHRVgv50813R_cM7W4deOqndXJreflyHPTeCr3M8pctifxDx9b0VRY_aem_AU4VEmAOdNKdJVNHGgktY4g4HSa61k8dmykpMVhw7JFNfEO77FwMdbq-gWGw1rpIiyk if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullGratitude & Angela's 4 Years Sober | Girls Gone Biblec495f0ee-f452-4b9e-9a1a-9b09228f629bFri, 24 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +00002838https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 137: Finance Isn’t Rocket Science! The 2 Simple Skills Billionaires Use Everyday: Codie SanchezIn this moment, investor and financial educator, Codie Sanchez discusses the first steps in understanding the game of finance and deals. Codie says herself that she is no financial genius, however with her background as a journalist, she is able to right the ask right questions to the right people in order to get the right answers. Through this she was able to infiltrate the world of finance and saw behind the curtain. Codie realised there is no difference between a $100 million deal and a $100,000 deal, all were just slight larger steps up the ladder. To see behind the curtain, Codie believes there are 2 key skills people need to realise: firstly, learn how to do deals, which is not complex but only made to seem complicated through financial language. Secondly, understanding the importance of connecting with the right people, online or IRL who can give you all the information you need about the business you are entering. Finally, Codie believes that we never actually sell anyone anything or convince them to do anything, but instead you connect with what people are already truly feeling. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/gOvSMoV4XEb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Codie: https://www.codiesanchez.com https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez/ https://www.youtube.com/@CodieSanchezCT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, investor and financial educator, Codie Sanchez discusses the first steps in understanding the game of finance and deals. Codie says herself that she is no financial genius, however with her background as a journalist, she is able to right the ask right questions to the right people in order to get the right answers. Through this she was able to infiltrate the world of finance and saw behind the curtain. Codie realised there is no difference between a $100 million deal and a $100,000 deal, all were just slight larger steps up the ladder. To see behind the curtain, Codie believes there are 2 key skills people need to realise: firstly, learn how to do deals, which is not complex but only made to seem complicated through financial language. Secondly, understanding the importance of connecting with the right people, online or IRL who can give you all the information you need about the business you are entering. Finally, Codie believes that we never actually sell anyone anything or convince them to do anything, but instead you connect with what people are already truly feeling. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/gOvSMoV4XEb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Codie: https://www.codiesanchez.com https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez/ https://www.youtube.com/@CodieSanchezCT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 137: Finance Isn’t Rocket Science! The 2 Simple Skills Billionaires Use Everyday: Codie Sanchezc1e5c208-15da-4652-9f89-3372f395ef9eFri, 24 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +00001231https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2023)da95f127-a79f-4948-a061-c3e288cd209eFri, 24 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2023)36048f4d-da33-4575-8a56-89f0a93a3c7aFri, 24 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2023)3d948d2d-0111-4890-93a9-1fdb9bb5d352Fri, 24 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2023)ebcd2fa2-86d1-4182-bcd2-971de8d3f929Fri, 24 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: How We Pray (Part 4 Intro w/ Sr. Miriam James Heidland) In this fourth and final pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we learn how to take everything we’ve absorbed this year and apply it to our relationship with God through prayer. Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about how to pray, some common obstacles to prayer, and some of the incredible fruits of prayer that await us if we put the next thirty-seven days of guidance into action. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this fourth and final pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we learn how to take everything we’ve absorbed this year and apply it to our relationship with God through prayer. Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about how to pray, some common obstacles to prayer, and some of the incredible fruits of prayer that await us if we put the next thirty-seven days of guidance into action. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 328: How We Pray (Part 4 Intro w/ Sr. Miriam James Heidland)151524a0-7dad-494c-a99f-3bcda3e19817Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: How We Pray (Part 4 Intro w/ Sr. Miriam James Heidland) In this fourth and final pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we learn how to take everything we’ve absorbed this year and apply it to our relationship with God through prayer. Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about how to pray, some common obstacles to prayer, and some of the incredible fruits of prayer that await us if we put the next thirty-seven days of guidance into action. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this fourth and final pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we learn how to take everything we’ve absorbed this year and apply it to our relationship with God through prayer. Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about how to pray, some common obstacles to prayer, and some of the incredible fruits of prayer that await us if we put the next thirty-seven days of guidance into action. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 328: How We Pray (Part 4 Intro w/ Sr. Miriam James Heidland)c4f38f71-8993-4330-b96f-ff734886d174Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChill Out"Bri, I love your new pet! He is so soft and sweet!" Ella stroked her friend's chinchilla, Herman. "A chinchilla's soft fur is one reason why they're such popular pets," said Bri. "They're native to the Andes mountains in Chile where it gets really cold." "Remember two years ago when you kept telling everyone you wanted a porcupine for a pet?" Ella could not contain her giggles. Bri shook her head. "What was I thinking? Chinchillas and porcupines are related, but porcupines are so prickly they don't make good pets." Bri handed Herman a seed and watched him nibble on it while holding it tightly in his tiny front paws. There was a strange sound on the other side of Bri's closed door. "Ella, I think our brothers are up to something," Bri whispered. "Remember what we did to them last time? Evan said they'd get us back."When Bri opened her door, she shrieked in anger. There was so much duct tape she could hardly see through to the hallway. "Mooooom!" Bri yelled over the boys laughing."That's what you get for starting this war," Evan taunted. "Evan, I'm going to destroy you!" Bri roared. "What is going on?" Mom appeared on the other side of the tape. "Boys, please take this down."After the boys removed the tape, Mom sent Ella to get a snack and came into Bri's room. "Bri, I know you were upset, but I could hear you hollering from outside. You need to chill out." "Mom, I can't! The boys made me so angry!" "I know, and I'm going to have a talk with them. But you can control how you respond when people do things that make you angry. Remember Proverbs 15:1?" "A soft answer turns away wrath," Bri muttered. "Herman's fur is the definition of soft," Mom observed as she stroked the chinchilla. "And it's a soft answer that stops fights and heals relationships. Mean, angry words just make things worse. As Christians, we can rely on God's Spirit to help us respond with love and speak softly, even when we feel angry.""Okay, Mom, I get it. I need to trust God to help me be chill when I want to be pokey." Bri grinned. "Did you know one of the chinchilla's relatives is a porcupine?"Mom laughed. "Now I do! Choose to be a chinchilla, girl!"- Savannah Coleman

"Bri, I love your new pet! He is so soft and sweet!" Ella stroked her friend's chinchilla, Herman. "A chinchilla's soft fur is one reason why they're such popular pets," said Bri. "They're native to the Andes mountains in Chile where it gets really cold." "Remember two years ago when you kept telling everyone you wanted a porcupine for a pet?" Ella could not contain her giggles. Bri shook her head. "What was I thinking? Chinchillas and porcupines are related, but porcupines are so prickly they don't make good pets." Bri handed Herman a seed and watched him nibble on it while holding it tightly in his tiny front paws. There was a strange sound on the other side of Bri's closed door. "Ella, I think our brothers are up to something," Bri whispered. "Remember what we did to them last time? Evan said they'd get us back."When Bri opened her door, she shrieked in anger. There was so much duct tape she could hardly see through to the hallway. "Mooooom!" Bri yelled over the boys laughing."That's what you get for starting this war," Evan taunted. "Evan, I'm going to destroy you!" Bri roared. "What is going on?" Mom appeared on the other side of the tape. "Boys, please take this down."After the boys removed the tape, Mom sent Ella to get a snack and came into Bri's room. "Bri, I know you were upset, but I could hear you hollering from outside. You need to chill out." "Mom, I can't! The boys made me so angry!" "I know, and I'm going to have a talk with them. But you can control how you respond when people do things that make you angry. Remember Proverbs 15:1?" "A soft answer turns away wrath," Bri muttered. "Herman's fur is the definition of soft," Mom observed as she stroked the chinchilla. "And it's a soft answer that stops fights and heals relationships. Mean, angry words just make things worse. As Christians, we can rely on God's Spirit to help us respond with love and speak softly, even when we feel angry.""Okay, Mom, I get it. I need to trust God to help me be chill when I want to be pokey." Bri grinned. "Did you know one of the chinchilla's relatives is a porcupine?"Mom laughed. "Now I do! Choose to be a chinchilla, girl!"- Savannah Coleman

Chill Out77c6a90e-d067-41de-93b1-928c01f7225cFri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChill Out"Bri, I love your new pet! He is so soft and sweet!" Ella stroked her friend's chinchilla, Herman. "A chinchilla's soft fur is one reason why they're such popular pets," said Bri. "They're native to the Andes mountains in Chile where it gets really cold." "Remember two years ago when you kept telling everyone you wanted a porcupine for a pet?" Ella could not contain her giggles. Bri shook her head. "What was I thinking? Chinchillas and porcupines are related, but porcupines are so prickly they don't make good pets." Bri handed Herman a seed and watched him nibble on it while holding it tightly in his tiny front paws. There was a strange sound on the other side of Bri's closed door. "Ella, I think our brothers are up to something," Bri whispered. "Remember what we did to them last time? Evan said they'd get us back."When Bri opened her door, she shrieked in anger. There was so much duct tape she could hardly see through to the hallway. "Mooooom!" Bri yelled over the boys laughing."That's what you get for starting this war," Evan taunted. "Evan, I'm going to destroy you!" Bri roared. "What is going on?" Mom appeared on the other side of the tape. "Boys, please take this down."After the boys removed the tape, Mom sent Ella to get a snack and came into Bri's room. "Bri, I know you were upset, but I could hear you hollering from outside. You need to chill out." "Mom, I can't! The boys made me so angry!" "I know, and I'm going to have a talk with them. But you can control how you respond when people do things that make you angry. Remember Proverbs 15:1?" "A soft answer turns away wrath," Bri muttered. "Herman's fur is the definition of soft," Mom observed as she stroked the chinchilla. "And it's a soft answer that stops fights and heals relationships. Mean, angry words just make things worse. As Christians, we can rely on God's Spirit to help us respond with love and speak softly, even when we feel angry.""Okay, Mom, I get it. I need to trust God to help me be chill when I want to be pokey." Bri grinned. "Did you know one of the chinchilla's relatives is a porcupine?"Mom laughed. "Now I do! Choose to be a chinchilla, girl!"- Savannah Coleman

"Bri, I love your new pet! He is so soft and sweet!" Ella stroked her friend's chinchilla, Herman. "A chinchilla's soft fur is one reason why they're such popular pets," said Bri. "They're native to the Andes mountains in Chile where it gets really cold." "Remember two years ago when you kept telling everyone you wanted a porcupine for a pet?" Ella could not contain her giggles. Bri shook her head. "What was I thinking? Chinchillas and porcupines are related, but porcupines are so prickly they don't make good pets." Bri handed Herman a seed and watched him nibble on it while holding it tightly in his tiny front paws. There was a strange sound on the other side of Bri's closed door. "Ella, I think our brothers are up to something," Bri whispered. "Remember what we did to them last time? Evan said they'd get us back."When Bri opened her door, she shrieked in anger. There was so much duct tape she could hardly see through to the hallway. "Mooooom!" Bri yelled over the boys laughing."That's what you get for starting this war," Evan taunted. "Evan, I'm going to destroy you!" Bri roared. "What is going on?" Mom appeared on the other side of the tape. "Boys, please take this down."After the boys removed the tape, Mom sent Ella to get a snack and came into Bri's room. "Bri, I know you were upset, but I could hear you hollering from outside. You need to chill out." "Mom, I can't! The boys made me so angry!" "I know, and I'm going to have a talk with them. But you can control how you respond when people do things that make you angry. Remember Proverbs 15:1?" "A soft answer turns away wrath," Bri muttered. "Herman's fur is the definition of soft," Mom observed as she stroked the chinchilla. "And it's a soft answer that stops fights and heals relationships. Mean, angry words just make things worse. As Christians, we can rely on God's Spirit to help us respond with love and speak softly, even when we feel angry.""Okay, Mom, I get it. I need to trust God to help me be chill when I want to be pokey." Bri grinned. "Did you know one of the chinchilla's relatives is a porcupine?"Mom laughed. "Now I do! Choose to be a chinchilla, girl!"- Savannah Coleman

Chill Out9235b890-5ebf-4bff-b6d0-0db90bd521a3Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSneaky Ways to Be Prideful (and How to Stop) &quot;I don&#39;t... think... I&#39;m prideful...?&quot; Great! If you examine your actions and intentions and you don&#39;t detect any obvious pride, that&#39;s a wonderful thing. But as each one of us grows deeper in relationship with Jesus, he will reveal ever more nuanced ways that pride can sneak its way into our lives, giving us opportunities to reveal those places to Jesus and letting him perfect us. Today, Fr. Mike uncovers some of those sneaky areas of our life where pride can burrow itself and cause major problems.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;I don&#39;t... think... I&#39;m prideful...?&quot; Great! If you examine your actions and intentions and you don&#39;t detect any obvious pride, that&#39;s a wonderful thing. But as each one of us grows deeper in relationship with Jesus, he will reveal ever more nuanced ways that pride can sneak its way into our lives, giving us opportunities to reveal those places to Jesus and letting him perfect us. Today, Fr. Mike uncovers some of those sneaky areas of our life where pride can burrow itself and cause major problems.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSneaky Ways to Be Prideful (and How to Stop)785754b1-ad3a-42c1-9b4c-958bfd556f3dThu, 23 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSneaky Ways to Be Prideful (and How to Stop) &quot;I don&#39;t... think... I&#39;m prideful...?&quot; Great! If you examine your actions and intentions and you don&#39;t detect any obvious pride, that&#39;s a wonderful thing. But as each one of us grows deeper in relationship with Jesus, he will reveal ever more nuanced ways that pride can sneak its way into our lives, giving us opportunities to reveal those places to Jesus and letting him perfect us. Today, Fr. Mike uncovers some of those sneaky areas of our life where pride can burrow itself and cause major problems.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;I don&#39;t... think... I&#39;m prideful...?&quot; Great! If you examine your actions and intentions and you don&#39;t detect any obvious pride, that&#39;s a wonderful thing. But as each one of us grows deeper in relationship with Jesus, he will reveal ever more nuanced ways that pride can sneak its way into our lives, giving us opportunities to reveal those places to Jesus and letting him perfect us. Today, Fr. Mike uncovers some of those sneaky areas of our life where pride can burrow itself and cause major problems.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSneaky Ways to Be Prideful (and How to Stop)803c464c-bcd7-4b97-9c2e-18c8d500ee07Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Boys Are Not Becoming MenHappy Thanksgiving! Today John and Sam are joined by Jason Craig. Jason has spent years studying and defining the rites of passage boys must take to become men. He has applied this anthropological research to the teachings and lived reality of Christ and His Church, and he shares his discovery with us. The author of Leaving Boyhood Behind, he explains to us how societies have been built around raising boys to adult maturity through recognizable passages and more importantly how our society is lacking in providing these necessary stages of initiation. Fraternus - Click Here St. Joseph Farm - Click Here The Sword and Spade - Click Here 🔴 Join us on Catholic Gentleman Plus (To receive a ton of great content and strategies to become a better man. It also supports the continued work of The Catholic Gentleman) - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving! Today John and Sam are joined by Jason Craig. Jason has spent years studying and defining the rites of passage boys must take to become men. He has applied this anthropological research to the teachings and lived reality of Christ and His Church, and he shares his discovery with us. The author of Leaving Boyhood Behind, he explains to us how societies have been built around raising boys to adult maturity through recognizable passages and more importantly how our society is lacking in providing these necessary stages of initiation. Fraternus - Click Here St. Joseph Farm - Click Here The Sword and Spade - Click Here 🔴 Join us on Catholic Gentleman Plus (To receive a ton of great content and strategies to become a better man. It also supports the continued work of The Catholic Gentleman) - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy Boys Are Not Becoming Meneaae84f9-3ce1-4b55-b873-8f6708e43e34Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:45:00 +00003417https://216.73.216.191/allTags#842 - Psalms 98 & 99 – The Lord ReignsThis episode is part This episode is part 80 in a study of the book of Psalms. We go back this week and cover two psalms I accidentally skipped over. Psalm 98 is a "new song" of joy and Psalm 99 is a psalm to a sovereign God. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-98-99-the-lord-reigns/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part This episode is part 80 in a study of the book of Psalms. We go back this week and cover two psalms I accidentally skipped over. Psalm 98 is a "new song" of joy and Psalm 99 is a psalm to a sovereign God. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-98-99-the-lord-reigns/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#842 - Psalms 98 & 99 – The Lord Reigns8759ee2c-82b3-42e9-9a76-fab30c46e1e7Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000805https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoctor Jordan Peterson: "The NUMBER ONE Reason For Divorce!" & "The One Small Step You Have To Take To Turn Your Whole Life Around!"Jordan Peterson became a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto in 1998, and since then has written 3 best selling books, ‘Maps of Meaning’, ‘12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos’, and ‘Beyond Order’. He is also the host of ‘The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast’. You can join Peterson Academy here: https://bit.ly/3MXf4ge Follow Jordan: Instagram: https://bit.ly/40RRPK3 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3QT9YTc Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Peterson became a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto in 1998, and since then has written 3 best selling books, ‘Maps of Meaning’, ‘12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos’, and ‘Beyond Order’. He is also the host of ‘The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast’. You can join Peterson Academy here: https://bit.ly/3MXf4ge Follow Jordan: Instagram: https://bit.ly/40RRPK3 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3QT9YTc Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDoctor Jordan Peterson: "The NUMBER ONE Reason For Divorce!" & "The One Small Step You Have To Take To Turn Your Whole Life Around!"553cef5b-1c22-4fe9-9ed7-043654fb8a7eThu, 23 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +00005270https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2023) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2023)ba0dcfc3-8f74-48d9-a1df-e41387ce3b3dThu, 23 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2023) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2023)caa8e77f-0497-41cd-b7f1-979b38d7ee55Thu, 23 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2023) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2023)207169e6-6e03-44b4-bbe2-c5e7b566b482Thu, 23 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2023) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2023)5d052f35-699d-4819-8ac1-43eaab746b60Thu, 23 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Poverty of Heart Where should we find consolation? It&#39;s essential to remember that our ultimate goal and true source of happiness is God. With this in mind, Fr. Mike emphasizes the need to detach ourselves from worldly possessions and strive to be channels of God&#39;s grace. By doing so, when we receive blessings, we can in turn become a blessing to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2544-2557. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Where should we find consolation? It&#39;s essential to remember that our ultimate goal and true source of happiness is God. With this in mind, Fr. Mike emphasizes the need to detach ourselves from worldly possessions and strive to be channels of God&#39;s grace. By doing so, when we receive blessings, we can in turn become a blessing to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2544-2557. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 327: Poverty of Heartad1e6bad-ac1b-4343-854d-37e770a9b407Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Poverty of Heart Where should we find consolation? It&#39;s essential to remember that our ultimate goal and true source of happiness is God. With this in mind, Fr. Mike emphasizes the need to detach ourselves from worldly possessions and strive to be channels of God&#39;s grace. By doing so, when we receive blessings, we can in turn become a blessing to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2544-2557. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Where should we find consolation? It&#39;s essential to remember that our ultimate goal and true source of happiness is God. With this in mind, Fr. Mike emphasizes the need to detach ourselves from worldly possessions and strive to be channels of God&#39;s grace. By doing so, when we receive blessings, we can in turn become a blessing to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2544-2557. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 327: Poverty of Heart215445b1-f22a-45f3-af8f-6b02cec040ebThu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCold Turkey"Maria!" Dad called. "Your aunt and uncle will be here soon. Can you come down and help with dinner?"Maria sighed and tossed the book she was reading on the floor. The last thing she wanted to do was help with Thanksgiving dinner. It was their first Thanksgiving without Mom, and it wouldn't be the same, no matter how much food they cooked. When Maria shuffled into the kitchen, Dad smiled at her. "Want to learn how to carve a turkey?" he asked. Maria shrugged, which Dad took to mean yes, she did.After Dad explained what to do, Maria began slicing the turkey, but the knife wouldn't go all the way through. "Dad, this isn't cutting right, it's--it's frozen!" Dad took the knife and tried to make a cut, but it wouldn't go any deeper than a few inches. The middle was still frozen solid. Dad groaned. "I must not have let it thaw long enough.""Why are we even trying to cook a turkey anyway?" bellowed Maria. "Mom's gone, and it won't be the same. I don't care if people are coming, I don't want Thanksgiving!"Maria ran to her room and collapsed onto the bed, sobbing. A few minutes later Dad came in and sat down."Maria, I know it's been hard for you since Mom died. When something terrible like that happens, it can take a long time to get past the anger and sadness. It's okay to feel those things, and it's important to acknowledge our feelings and work through them, because we don't want our hearts to become cold and hard like that turkey." Dad gently brushed a tear from Maria's cheek. "The turkey needed more time to thaw than I realized, but if I'd just left it in the freezer, it never would have thawed at all. Right now your heart needs to thaw, and one way to help it along is to be with your family today. We love you, and Jesus loves you, and He wants to help you heal. One way He brings that healing into your life is through people who can be there for you and share His love with you when you're hurting."Maria lifted her head from the pillow and wiped her eyes. "Okay, Dad. I'll come to Thanksgiving." She smiled. "But we'd better hurry and order some takeout."- Courtney Lasater

"Maria!" Dad called. "Your aunt and uncle will be here soon. Can you come down and help with dinner?"Maria sighed and tossed the book she was reading on the floor. The last thing she wanted to do was help with Thanksgiving dinner. It was their first Thanksgiving without Mom, and it wouldn't be the same, no matter how much food they cooked. When Maria shuffled into the kitchen, Dad smiled at her. "Want to learn how to carve a turkey?" he asked. Maria shrugged, which Dad took to mean yes, she did.After Dad explained what to do, Maria began slicing the turkey, but the knife wouldn't go all the way through. "Dad, this isn't cutting right, it's--it's frozen!" Dad took the knife and tried to make a cut, but it wouldn't go any deeper than a few inches. The middle was still frozen solid. Dad groaned. "I must not have let it thaw long enough.""Why are we even trying to cook a turkey anyway?" bellowed Maria. "Mom's gone, and it won't be the same. I don't care if people are coming, I don't want Thanksgiving!"Maria ran to her room and collapsed onto the bed, sobbing. A few minutes later Dad came in and sat down."Maria, I know it's been hard for you since Mom died. When something terrible like that happens, it can take a long time to get past the anger and sadness. It's okay to feel those things, and it's important to acknowledge our feelings and work through them, because we don't want our hearts to become cold and hard like that turkey." Dad gently brushed a tear from Maria's cheek. "The turkey needed more time to thaw than I realized, but if I'd just left it in the freezer, it never would have thawed at all. Right now your heart needs to thaw, and one way to help it along is to be with your family today. We love you, and Jesus loves you, and He wants to help you heal. One way He brings that healing into your life is through people who can be there for you and share His love with you when you're hurting."Maria lifted her head from the pillow and wiped her eyes. "Okay, Dad. I'll come to Thanksgiving." She smiled. "But we'd better hurry and order some takeout."- Courtney Lasater

Cold Turkey0c141e32-1345-4ee9-9d50-0980f69245cfThu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCold Turkey"Maria!" Dad called. "Your aunt and uncle will be here soon. Can you come down and help with dinner?"Maria sighed and tossed the book she was reading on the floor. The last thing she wanted to do was help with Thanksgiving dinner. It was their first Thanksgiving without Mom, and it wouldn't be the same, no matter how much food they cooked. When Maria shuffled into the kitchen, Dad smiled at her. "Want to learn how to carve a turkey?" he asked. Maria shrugged, which Dad took to mean yes, she did.After Dad explained what to do, Maria began slicing the turkey, but the knife wouldn't go all the way through. "Dad, this isn't cutting right, it's--it's frozen!" Dad took the knife and tried to make a cut, but it wouldn't go any deeper than a few inches. The middle was still frozen solid. Dad groaned. "I must not have let it thaw long enough.""Why are we even trying to cook a turkey anyway?" bellowed Maria. "Mom's gone, and it won't be the same. I don't care if people are coming, I don't want Thanksgiving!"Maria ran to her room and collapsed onto the bed, sobbing. A few minutes later Dad came in and sat down."Maria, I know it's been hard for you since Mom died. When something terrible like that happens, it can take a long time to get past the anger and sadness. It's okay to feel those things, and it's important to acknowledge our feelings and work through them, because we don't want our hearts to become cold and hard like that turkey." Dad gently brushed a tear from Maria's cheek. "The turkey needed more time to thaw than I realized, but if I'd just left it in the freezer, it never would have thawed at all. Right now your heart needs to thaw, and one way to help it along is to be with your family today. We love you, and Jesus loves you, and He wants to help you heal. One way He brings that healing into your life is through people who can be there for you and share His love with you when you're hurting."Maria lifted her head from the pillow and wiped her eyes. "Okay, Dad. I'll come to Thanksgiving." She smiled. "But we'd better hurry and order some takeout."- Courtney Lasater

"Maria!" Dad called. "Your aunt and uncle will be here soon. Can you come down and help with dinner?"Maria sighed and tossed the book she was reading on the floor. The last thing she wanted to do was help with Thanksgiving dinner. It was their first Thanksgiving without Mom, and it wouldn't be the same, no matter how much food they cooked. When Maria shuffled into the kitchen, Dad smiled at her. "Want to learn how to carve a turkey?" he asked. Maria shrugged, which Dad took to mean yes, she did.After Dad explained what to do, Maria began slicing the turkey, but the knife wouldn't go all the way through. "Dad, this isn't cutting right, it's--it's frozen!" Dad took the knife and tried to make a cut, but it wouldn't go any deeper than a few inches. The middle was still frozen solid. Dad groaned. "I must not have let it thaw long enough.""Why are we even trying to cook a turkey anyway?" bellowed Maria. "Mom's gone, and it won't be the same. I don't care if people are coming, I don't want Thanksgiving!"Maria ran to her room and collapsed onto the bed, sobbing. A few minutes later Dad came in and sat down."Maria, I know it's been hard for you since Mom died. When something terrible like that happens, it can take a long time to get past the anger and sadness. It's okay to feel those things, and it's important to acknowledge our feelings and work through them, because we don't want our hearts to become cold and hard like that turkey." Dad gently brushed a tear from Maria's cheek. "The turkey needed more time to thaw than I realized, but if I'd just left it in the freezer, it never would have thawed at all. Right now your heart needs to thaw, and one way to help it along is to be with your family today. We love you, and Jesus loves you, and He wants to help you heal. One way He brings that healing into your life is through people who can be there for you and share His love with you when you're hurting."Maria lifted her head from the pillow and wiped her eyes. "Okay, Dad. I'll come to Thanksgiving." She smiled. "But we'd better hurry and order some takeout."- Courtney Lasater

Cold Turkey296c4c5b-c374-4e20-bbc2-5909c07e7ea7Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#514 The Catholic Solution to Racism - Deacon Harold Burke-SiversIn his new book, Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is boldly honest about the Catholic Church and racism in the United States. But he is also hopeful because he believes there is an answer to the evils of racial division in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He joins us for a conversation about racism and Catholicism. &nbsp; …

In his new book, Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is boldly honest about the Catholic Church and racism in the United States. But he is also hopeful because he believes there is an answer to the evils of racial division in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He joins us for a conversation about racism and Catholicism. &nbsp; …

#514 The Catholic Solution to Racism - Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers08d9297c-4fdd-4fdf-aec9-636ff4050a18Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAll In with Aaron GuyettSo many of us have the idea that we're on the Godly path, but are afraid to surrender that last little bit. We give *almost* everything, and can sometimes fail to notice that there's something left to give. Yet God will often bring us a juncture in life where we are directly confronted to our need to surrender even that last bit. Join me in this episode as Aaron Guyett shares his story about how he was a great warrior and had everything but God, but really had nothing at all. He shares his story and journey from an identity based on the world, to one based on God. You can find out more about Aaron at his website: https://leadersofleaders.org/services/

So many of us have the idea that we're on the Godly path, but are afraid to surrender that last little bit. We give *almost* everything, and can sometimes fail to notice that there's something left to give. Yet God will often bring us a juncture in life where we are directly confronted to our need to surrender even that last bit. Join me in this episode as Aaron Guyett shares his story about how he was a great warrior and had everything but God, but really had nothing at all. He shares his story and journey from an identity based on the world, to one based on God. You can find out more about Aaron at his website: https://leadersofleaders.org/services/

fullAll In with Aaron Guyett52be646c-109a-4a79-8437-7a82cd2598faWed, 22 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2023)97493544-184c-4e3b-8db4-f5b69cdf78dbWed, 22 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2023)a4c80da8-e33b-4912-a95a-aa00acf2370bWed, 22 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2023)01388b3f-06bb-4013-8db2-2203a9991b29Wed, 22 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2023)3235352b-dc15-4d6f-958d-b3100347b3ccWed, 22 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Envy and Jealousy Envy is “the diabolical sin,” says St. Augustine. Christians should better understand this capital sin, its manifestations, and the temptation toward envy of God and neighbor. In this episode, Fr. Mike considers jealousy and envy, noting man&#39;s desire to covet and lust. He explains that the tenth commandment develops and completes the ninth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2534-2543. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Envy is “the diabolical sin,” says St. Augustine. Christians should better understand this capital sin, its manifestations, and the temptation toward envy of God and neighbor. In this episode, Fr. Mike considers jealousy and envy, noting man&#39;s desire to covet and lust. He explains that the tenth commandment develops and completes the ninth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2534-2543. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 326: Envy and Jealousy2667b040-8e38-417e-bf06-49f021157a37Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Envy and Jealousy Envy is “the diabolical sin,” says St. Augustine. Christians should better understand this capital sin, its manifestations, and the temptation toward envy of God and neighbor. In this episode, Fr. Mike considers jealousy and envy, noting man&#39;s desire to covet and lust. He explains that the tenth commandment develops and completes the ninth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2534-2543. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Envy is “the diabolical sin,” says St. Augustine. Christians should better understand this capital sin, its manifestations, and the temptation toward envy of God and neighbor. In this episode, Fr. Mike considers jealousy and envy, noting man&#39;s desire to covet and lust. He explains that the tenth commandment develops and completes the ninth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2534-2543. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 326: Envy and Jealousy6972db1f-b6ea-4643-b68c-7ccfdbf4a9f2Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThanks for Paper Plates"I pray today!" Jameson announced as his family sat around the breakfast table. Dad nodded at the little boy, and they all bowed their heads. "Thank you, God, for bacon an' eggs an' milk an' toast an' orange juice," said Jameson. He paused and peeked through his fingers. "An' jam," he added. "Amen.""Thank you, Jameson," said Dad. He shot a look at Elliot and London, who were giggling at their little brother.After breakfast, everyone went outside to enjoy the beautiful day. When it was time for lunch, Mom called them together around the picnic table. "We'll pray first, and then you can all help get the hamburgers off the grill and get the rest of the food on the table.""I pray," announced Jameson again. Once more they all bowed their heads. "Thank you for…" Jameson paused a long moment as he looked at the table. There was no food on it yet. "For plates an' knives an' forks an' spoons an' cups an' napkins an' salt," Jameson said. "Amen."Elliot and London snickered out loud. But Dad smiled at his younger son. "I'm glad you thanked God for all those things today. We usually take them for granted and fail to give thanks for them.""Yes," Mom said as she got up. "While we're getting everything on the table, why don't you think of some other things we don't often remember to thank the Lord for. You go first, Elliot.""Uhh," Elliot murmured as he got busy with the hamburgers, "we should be thankful for…uh… for our grill.""Good," said Dad. "How about it, London?"London was ready. "For pepper--Jameson forgot that.""And for a picnic table," added Elliot quickly."And picnic benches," said London and Elliot together."An' food!" shouted Jameson as Mom set a platter of hamburgers and a bowl of fruit salad on the table."And for a little child to remind us of the many small blessings God has given us in addition to His greatest blessing of all--His Son, Jesus," said Mom with a smile. "Dig in."- Hazel W. Marett

"I pray today!" Jameson announced as his family sat around the breakfast table. Dad nodded at the little boy, and they all bowed their heads. "Thank you, God, for bacon an' eggs an' milk an' toast an' orange juice," said Jameson. He paused and peeked through his fingers. "An' jam," he added. "Amen.""Thank you, Jameson," said Dad. He shot a look at Elliot and London, who were giggling at their little brother.After breakfast, everyone went outside to enjoy the beautiful day. When it was time for lunch, Mom called them together around the picnic table. "We'll pray first, and then you can all help get the hamburgers off the grill and get the rest of the food on the table.""I pray," announced Jameson again. Once more they all bowed their heads. "Thank you for…" Jameson paused a long moment as he looked at the table. There was no food on it yet. "For plates an' knives an' forks an' spoons an' cups an' napkins an' salt," Jameson said. "Amen."Elliot and London snickered out loud. But Dad smiled at his younger son. "I'm glad you thanked God for all those things today. We usually take them for granted and fail to give thanks for them.""Yes," Mom said as she got up. "While we're getting everything on the table, why don't you think of some other things we don't often remember to thank the Lord for. You go first, Elliot.""Uhh," Elliot murmured as he got busy with the hamburgers, "we should be thankful for…uh… for our grill.""Good," said Dad. "How about it, London?"London was ready. "For pepper--Jameson forgot that.""And for a picnic table," added Elliot quickly."And picnic benches," said London and Elliot together."An' food!" shouted Jameson as Mom set a platter of hamburgers and a bowl of fruit salad on the table."And for a little child to remind us of the many small blessings God has given us in addition to His greatest blessing of all--His Son, Jesus," said Mom with a smile. "Dig in."- Hazel W. Marett

Thanks for Paper Plates28a327e9-ef26-490e-9582-4b94bcf3edefWed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThanks for Paper Plates"I pray today!" Jameson announced as his family sat around the breakfast table. Dad nodded at the little boy, and they all bowed their heads. "Thank you, God, for bacon an' eggs an' milk an' toast an' orange juice," said Jameson. He paused and peeked through his fingers. "An' jam," he added. "Amen.""Thank you, Jameson," said Dad. He shot a look at Elliot and London, who were giggling at their little brother.After breakfast, everyone went outside to enjoy the beautiful day. When it was time for lunch, Mom called them together around the picnic table. "We'll pray first, and then you can all help get the hamburgers off the grill and get the rest of the food on the table.""I pray," announced Jameson again. Once more they all bowed their heads. "Thank you for…" Jameson paused a long moment as he looked at the table. There was no food on it yet. "For plates an' knives an' forks an' spoons an' cups an' napkins an' salt," Jameson said. "Amen."Elliot and London snickered out loud. But Dad smiled at his younger son. "I'm glad you thanked God for all those things today. We usually take them for granted and fail to give thanks for them.""Yes," Mom said as she got up. "While we're getting everything on the table, why don't you think of some other things we don't often remember to thank the Lord for. You go first, Elliot.""Uhh," Elliot murmured as he got busy with the hamburgers, "we should be thankful for…uh… for our grill.""Good," said Dad. "How about it, London?"London was ready. "For pepper--Jameson forgot that.""And for a picnic table," added Elliot quickly."And picnic benches," said London and Elliot together."An' food!" shouted Jameson as Mom set a platter of hamburgers and a bowl of fruit salad on the table."And for a little child to remind us of the many small blessings God has given us in addition to His greatest blessing of all--His Son, Jesus," said Mom with a smile. "Dig in."- Hazel W. Marett

"I pray today!" Jameson announced as his family sat around the breakfast table. Dad nodded at the little boy, and they all bowed their heads. "Thank you, God, for bacon an' eggs an' milk an' toast an' orange juice," said Jameson. He paused and peeked through his fingers. "An' jam," he added. "Amen.""Thank you, Jameson," said Dad. He shot a look at Elliot and London, who were giggling at their little brother.After breakfast, everyone went outside to enjoy the beautiful day. When it was time for lunch, Mom called them together around the picnic table. "We'll pray first, and then you can all help get the hamburgers off the grill and get the rest of the food on the table.""I pray," announced Jameson again. Once more they all bowed their heads. "Thank you for…" Jameson paused a long moment as he looked at the table. There was no food on it yet. "For plates an' knives an' forks an' spoons an' cups an' napkins an' salt," Jameson said. "Amen."Elliot and London snickered out loud. But Dad smiled at his younger son. "I'm glad you thanked God for all those things today. We usually take them for granted and fail to give thanks for them.""Yes," Mom said as she got up. "While we're getting everything on the table, why don't you think of some other things we don't often remember to thank the Lord for. You go first, Elliot.""Uhh," Elliot murmured as he got busy with the hamburgers, "we should be thankful for…uh… for our grill.""Good," said Dad. "How about it, London?"London was ready. "For pepper--Jameson forgot that.""And for a picnic table," added Elliot quickly."And picnic benches," said London and Elliot together."An' food!" shouted Jameson as Mom set a platter of hamburgers and a bowl of fruit salad on the table."And for a little child to remind us of the many small blessings God has given us in addition to His greatest blessing of all--His Son, Jesus," said Mom with a smile. "Dig in."- Hazel W. Marett

Thanks for Paper Plates22def555-d238-4c7a-9420-1cc63daac735Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2023)f5004fa5-da75-4407-8a08-93617a8fc81bTue, 21 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2023)86218eee-fcd4-48e2-859f-b08ec4bec548Tue, 21 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2023)13ce0fe5-1378-4db5-a371-770e240ec9d1Tue, 21 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2023)15750079-6e3c-4029-addd-57c7e4b13b47Tue, 21 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Battling for Purity As Fr. Mike suggests, the battle for purity is never more difficult than in our own day. With God’s grace, we can prevail and find freedom from our temptations. Fr. Mike explains that we win this battle through chastity, purity of intention, purity of vision, and prayerful reliance on the Lord. He tells us how to pray for a pure gaze that allows us to see our brothers and sisters as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2520-2533. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As Fr. Mike suggests, the battle for purity is never more difficult than in our own day. With God’s grace, we can prevail and find freedom from our temptations. Fr. Mike explains that we win this battle through chastity, purity of intention, purity of vision, and prayerful reliance on the Lord. He tells us how to pray for a pure gaze that allows us to see our brothers and sisters as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2520-2533. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 325: Battling for Purity363f4315-6acf-4f6f-9c44-c58f36611e04Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Battling for Purity As Fr. Mike suggests, the battle for purity is never more difficult than in our own day. With God’s grace, we can prevail and find freedom from our temptations. Fr. Mike explains that we win this battle through chastity, purity of intention, purity of vision, and prayerful reliance on the Lord. He tells us how to pray for a pure gaze that allows us to see our brothers and sisters as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2520-2533. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As Fr. Mike suggests, the battle for purity is never more difficult than in our own day. With God’s grace, we can prevail and find freedom from our temptations. Fr. Mike explains that we win this battle through chastity, purity of intention, purity of vision, and prayerful reliance on the Lord. He tells us how to pray for a pure gaze that allows us to see our brothers and sisters as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2520-2533. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 325: Battling for Purityadbdb7db-d6a0-482f-be70-9013980ce592Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsToo Short"I do it!" said Isla insistently. Her balloon was stuck up on a shelf, and her mother had offered to help her get it down. Isla was two, and she liked to do things all by herself. "All right, you do it," said Mom as Madeline came into the room. "How was school, Maddy?" "Okay," said Madeline. "But I don't seem to be making any headway with Kenna." She sighed and set down her backpack. "Ever since she went to church with me a few weeks ago, she's had questions about Jesus. I tried to explain it to her today, but she still seems to think she can be saved because her parents taught her good morals and she hasn't lived a bad life." Madeline glanced down at Isla, who was dragging a kiddie chair across the room. "What's she doing?" "She was bopping her balloon in the air and it got caught on the top shelf. She's trying very hard to get it down. I was going to help her, but she told me very firmly, 'I do it.'" Madeline grinned. "That sounds like her, but she'll never be able to reach it."They watched as Isla found a fairy wand in her toy box. She stood on the chair and reached with the wand, but she couldn't dislodge the balloon. After trying several times, she turned to her mother in defeat. "You do it," she said mournfully. With a smile, Mom reached up, took down the balloon, and handed it to her little daughter, who contentedly ran off with her prize. "Isla just gave me an idea that might help you with Kenna," said Mom. "Tomorrow, you could tell her about Isla's struggle to get the balloon by herself. Explain that just like Isla was too short to reach it--even with all her creative efforts--each of us falls short of God's glory and goodness, regardless of how good we think we may be. We've all sinned by doing wrong things. Just like Isla had to admit she couldn't get her balloon by herself, we need to admit that we can't save ourselves. The only one who can save us from sin is Jesus Christ." Madeline nodded. "Good idea, Mom!"- Shawna Arthurs

"I do it!" said Isla insistently. Her balloon was stuck up on a shelf, and her mother had offered to help her get it down. Isla was two, and she liked to do things all by herself. "All right, you do it," said Mom as Madeline came into the room. "How was school, Maddy?" "Okay," said Madeline. "But I don't seem to be making any headway with Kenna." She sighed and set down her backpack. "Ever since she went to church with me a few weeks ago, she's had questions about Jesus. I tried to explain it to her today, but she still seems to think she can be saved because her parents taught her good morals and she hasn't lived a bad life." Madeline glanced down at Isla, who was dragging a kiddie chair across the room. "What's she doing?" "She was bopping her balloon in the air and it got caught on the top shelf. She's trying very hard to get it down. I was going to help her, but she told me very firmly, 'I do it.'" Madeline grinned. "That sounds like her, but she'll never be able to reach it."They watched as Isla found a fairy wand in her toy box. She stood on the chair and reached with the wand, but she couldn't dislodge the balloon. After trying several times, she turned to her mother in defeat. "You do it," she said mournfully. With a smile, Mom reached up, took down the balloon, and handed it to her little daughter, who contentedly ran off with her prize. "Isla just gave me an idea that might help you with Kenna," said Mom. "Tomorrow, you could tell her about Isla's struggle to get the balloon by herself. Explain that just like Isla was too short to reach it--even with all her creative efforts--each of us falls short of God's glory and goodness, regardless of how good we think we may be. We've all sinned by doing wrong things. Just like Isla had to admit she couldn't get her balloon by herself, we need to admit that we can't save ourselves. The only one who can save us from sin is Jesus Christ." Madeline nodded. "Good idea, Mom!"- Shawna Arthurs

Too Short2b906de7-37b4-4ac5-9135-d6093f5d10e6Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsToo Short"I do it!" said Isla insistently. Her balloon was stuck up on a shelf, and her mother had offered to help her get it down. Isla was two, and she liked to do things all by herself. "All right, you do it," said Mom as Madeline came into the room. "How was school, Maddy?" "Okay," said Madeline. "But I don't seem to be making any headway with Kenna." She sighed and set down her backpack. "Ever since she went to church with me a few weeks ago, she's had questions about Jesus. I tried to explain it to her today, but she still seems to think she can be saved because her parents taught her good morals and she hasn't lived a bad life." Madeline glanced down at Isla, who was dragging a kiddie chair across the room. "What's she doing?" "She was bopping her balloon in the air and it got caught on the top shelf. She's trying very hard to get it down. I was going to help her, but she told me very firmly, 'I do it.'" Madeline grinned. "That sounds like her, but she'll never be able to reach it."They watched as Isla found a fairy wand in her toy box. She stood on the chair and reached with the wand, but she couldn't dislodge the balloon. After trying several times, she turned to her mother in defeat. "You do it," she said mournfully. With a smile, Mom reached up, took down the balloon, and handed it to her little daughter, who contentedly ran off with her prize. "Isla just gave me an idea that might help you with Kenna," said Mom. "Tomorrow, you could tell her about Isla's struggle to get the balloon by herself. Explain that just like Isla was too short to reach it--even with all her creative efforts--each of us falls short of God's glory and goodness, regardless of how good we think we may be. We've all sinned by doing wrong things. Just like Isla had to admit she couldn't get her balloon by herself, we need to admit that we can't save ourselves. The only one who can save us from sin is Jesus Christ." Madeline nodded. "Good idea, Mom!"- Shawna Arthurs

"I do it!" said Isla insistently. Her balloon was stuck up on a shelf, and her mother had offered to help her get it down. Isla was two, and she liked to do things all by herself. "All right, you do it," said Mom as Madeline came into the room. "How was school, Maddy?" "Okay," said Madeline. "But I don't seem to be making any headway with Kenna." She sighed and set down her backpack. "Ever since she went to church with me a few weeks ago, she's had questions about Jesus. I tried to explain it to her today, but she still seems to think she can be saved because her parents taught her good morals and she hasn't lived a bad life." Madeline glanced down at Isla, who was dragging a kiddie chair across the room. "What's she doing?" "She was bopping her balloon in the air and it got caught on the top shelf. She's trying very hard to get it down. I was going to help her, but she told me very firmly, 'I do it.'" Madeline grinned. "That sounds like her, but she'll never be able to reach it."They watched as Isla found a fairy wand in her toy box. She stood on the chair and reached with the wand, but she couldn't dislodge the balloon. After trying several times, she turned to her mother in defeat. "You do it," she said mournfully. With a smile, Mom reached up, took down the balloon, and handed it to her little daughter, who contentedly ran off with her prize. "Isla just gave me an idea that might help you with Kenna," said Mom. "Tomorrow, you could tell her about Isla's struggle to get the balloon by herself. Explain that just like Isla was too short to reach it--even with all her creative efforts--each of us falls short of God's glory and goodness, regardless of how good we think we may be. We've all sinned by doing wrong things. Just like Isla had to admit she couldn't get her balloon by herself, we need to admit that we can't save ourselves. The only one who can save us from sin is Jesus Christ." Madeline nodded. "Good idea, Mom!"- Shawna Arthurs

Too Shortb9916c6b-1c58-489a-8429-9b7c814b4a60Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSSA DiscussionThere is no doubt that sexuality is a very hot and politically charged topic right now - both in the church and the culture in general. I have no doubt that some who listen to this episode will find something (or perhaps many things) I say offensive. Nevertheless I have worked with too many Catholics who are struggling with SSA and too many Catholics who are not, but are unsure what to think or say about this issue. Join me in this episode for a direct, open, and honest discussion about sexuality, sin, and the Catholic church. I approach this issue with charity for individuals - all individuals. While the teachings of the church are true and do not change, that does not justify the attack of character and judgement of personhood that we see rampant today. Christ treated all who earnestly sought holiness with tenderness and mercy - especially when they failed. We are called to no less. I really would invite feedback from this episode. I suspect it will be a sensitive and emotional subject. We all need to take action to ensure both the preservation of truth along side the protection of individual dignity and personhood.

There is no doubt that sexuality is a very hot and politically charged topic right now - both in the church and the culture in general. I have no doubt that some who listen to this episode will find something (or perhaps many things) I say offensive. Nevertheless I have worked with too many Catholics who are struggling with SSA and too many Catholics who are not, but are unsure what to think or say about this issue. Join me in this episode for a direct, open, and honest discussion about sexuality, sin, and the Catholic church. I approach this issue with charity for individuals - all individuals. While the teachings of the church are true and do not change, that does not justify the attack of character and judgement of personhood that we see rampant today. Christ treated all who earnestly sought holiness with tenderness and mercy - especially when they failed. We are called to no less. I really would invite feedback from this episode. I suspect it will be a sensitive and emotional subject. We all need to take action to ensure both the preservation of truth along side the protection of individual dignity and personhood.

fullSSA Discussion7da174d7-cce5-45a3-b39e-fe9da6ae5c23Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Coffee Expert: The Surprising Link Between Coffee, Mental Health, Depression & Heart Disease! James HoffmannIf you enjoy hearing about the world of coffee, I recommend you check out my conversation with the founder of Pret, Julian Metcalfe, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uViyOJsc6O4 It’s the world’s most popular drink, with people drinking over 2 billion cups a day, but we still can’t agree on the most important facts about coffee. In this new episode Steven sits down with the world leading coffee expert, James Hoffmann. James won the World Barista Championship in 2007, is the co-founder of Square Mile Coffee Roasters and through his YouTube channel has become one of the leading figures in the world of coffee. He is also the author of ‘The World Atlas of Coffee’ and ‘How to Make the Best Coffee at Home’. In this conversation James and Steven discuss topics, such as: Where coffee really comes from How coffee is the world's most popular drug Why you can't tell how much caffeine is in your coffee How to get the maximum benefit from coffee How he went from not drinking coffee to an expert in 2 years Why coffee costs so much The best high street coffee you can buy How we are all addicted to coffee Why you get the coffee jitters What is the lethal level of coffee How caffeine is an insect repellent The history of coffee How coffee changed the world Why 1 cup of coffee will increase your life How he became the world’s best barista The best way to make coffee How to have a better cup of coffee Why coffee pods are rubbish His favourite coffee How he made his passion his life Why he became obsessed by coffee How he learned to communicate You can purchase James’ most recent book, ‘How to Make The Best Coffee at Home’, here: https://amzn.to/3SO1Xl1 Follow James: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3SOu0Rn Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ukOQOe Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoy hearing about the world of coffee, I recommend you check out my conversation with the founder of Pret, Julian Metcalfe, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uViyOJsc6O4 It’s the world’s most popular drink, with people drinking over 2 billion cups a day, but we still can’t agree on the most important facts about coffee. In this new episode Steven sits down with the world leading coffee expert, James Hoffmann. James won the World Barista Championship in 2007, is the co-founder of Square Mile Coffee Roasters and through his YouTube channel has become one of the leading figures in the world of coffee. He is also the author of ‘The World Atlas of Coffee’ and ‘How to Make the Best Coffee at Home’. In this conversation James and Steven discuss topics, such as: Where coffee really comes from How coffee is the world's most popular drug Why you can't tell how much caffeine is in your coffee How to get the maximum benefit from coffee How he went from not drinking coffee to an expert in 2 years Why coffee costs so much The best high street coffee you can buy How we are all addicted to coffee Why you get the coffee jitters What is the lethal level of coffee How caffeine is an insect repellent The history of coffee How coffee changed the world Why 1 cup of coffee will increase your life How he became the world’s best barista The best way to make coffee How to have a better cup of coffee Why coffee pods are rubbish His favourite coffee How he made his passion his life Why he became obsessed by coffee How he learned to communicate You can purchase James’ most recent book, ‘How to Make The Best Coffee at Home’, here: https://amzn.to/3SO1Xl1 Follow James: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3SOu0Rn Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ukOQOe Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Coffee Expert: The Surprising Link Between Coffee, Mental Health, Depression & Heart Disease! James Hoffmann0bf58331-918c-4a34-97d0-2d294f11ec8cMon, 20 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +00005062https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2023) In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2023)30410c0f-ec55-495a-a660-cd351c71fd36Mon, 20 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2023) In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2023)bd1efc57-526a-499f-a8ce-72792d735ef1Mon, 20 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2023) In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2023)a15c4af0-b69f-4bed-8d19-8e0cbf7e725bMon, 20 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2023) In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2023)f5790d2e-ac09-4f75-8b4d-c25641518f45Mon, 20 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Ninth Commandment What does covetousness mean? Today, we launch into the ninth commandment, which deals with carnal concupiscence. This commandment addresses the tension between the “flesh” and the “spirit.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that purity of heart and temperance are crucial to overcoming lust of the flesh. The more we obey God, the more our hearts see others as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2514-2519. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does covetousness mean? Today, we launch into the ninth commandment, which deals with carnal concupiscence. This commandment addresses the tension between the “flesh” and the “spirit.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that purity of heart and temperance are crucial to overcoming lust of the flesh. The more we obey God, the more our hearts see others as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2514-2519. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 324: The Ninth Commandment7666097f-080a-45f5-8930-ed90fcb2c5bdMon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Ninth Commandment What does covetousness mean? Today, we launch into the ninth commandment, which deals with carnal concupiscence. This commandment addresses the tension between the “flesh” and the “spirit.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that purity of heart and temperance are crucial to overcoming lust of the flesh. The more we obey God, the more our hearts see others as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2514-2519. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does covetousness mean? Today, we launch into the ninth commandment, which deals with carnal concupiscence. This commandment addresses the tension between the “flesh” and the “spirit.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that purity of heart and temperance are crucial to overcoming lust of the flesh. The more we obey God, the more our hearts see others as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2514-2519. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 324: The Ninth Commandment13c76ffc-c182-400a-b3c5-4002979d817cMon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Case of Jealousy"Annie's house is huge! Did you see her bedroom?" Rayne asked her sister when they got home after visiting their new friend."What about her basement?" Lily said. "They had a huge TV with tons of movies and video games.""The yard was awesome too," Rayne said. "I'm so jealous of their pool.""I wish we had a house that cool," said Lily. "I wouldn't ever want to leave!"Rayne nodded and sighed as she looked around their small living room. Their TV wasn't even a quarter the size of the one in Annie's basement. "It's not fair."Lily made a face. "We don't even get our own bedrooms."Their mom came into the room and gave them a quizzical look. "You two don't look too happy. Didn't you have a good time at Annie's?""It was great." Rayne slouched on the couch.Lily sighed. "But now we're back to reality."Mom lifted a brow. "What does that mean?""Our house isn't as nice as Annie's. We don't have anything fun to do here," Lily said."Nothing," Rayne agreed.Mom shook her head. "This morning you two couldn't get enough of the tire swing in the backyard. You have plenty to do here. You just have a case of jealousy, which can be a real downer."Rayne straightened up on the couch. "The Bible tells us not to be jealous."Mom nodded. "It's often easy for us to think we'd be happier with what someone else has, when in reality, jealousy hurts our relationships and makes us forget how much we do have. The Bible warns us against jealousy because God knows the things we own will never satisfy us. There's only one way to have true joy and contentment. Do you know what it is?""Is it Jesus?" asked Lily."Yes!" said Mom. "When we look to Him for joy and satisfaction and are thankful for the things He's given us--even though they may be different from what someone else has--we can be content in any situation. The things we own are temporary, but the love, joy, and peace we have in Jesus last forever!" Rayne looked at her sister. "Come on," she said. "Let's go play in the backyard."Lily grinned. "Maybe Annie can come try out our tire swing!"- Bethany Acker

"Annie's house is huge! Did you see her bedroom?" Rayne asked her sister when they got home after visiting their new friend."What about her basement?" Lily said. "They had a huge TV with tons of movies and video games.""The yard was awesome too," Rayne said. "I'm so jealous of their pool.""I wish we had a house that cool," said Lily. "I wouldn't ever want to leave!"Rayne nodded and sighed as she looked around their small living room. Their TV wasn't even a quarter the size of the one in Annie's basement. "It's not fair."Lily made a face. "We don't even get our own bedrooms."Their mom came into the room and gave them a quizzical look. "You two don't look too happy. Didn't you have a good time at Annie's?""It was great." Rayne slouched on the couch.Lily sighed. "But now we're back to reality."Mom lifted a brow. "What does that mean?""Our house isn't as nice as Annie's. We don't have anything fun to do here," Lily said."Nothing," Rayne agreed.Mom shook her head. "This morning you two couldn't get enough of the tire swing in the backyard. You have plenty to do here. You just have a case of jealousy, which can be a real downer."Rayne straightened up on the couch. "The Bible tells us not to be jealous."Mom nodded. "It's often easy for us to think we'd be happier with what someone else has, when in reality, jealousy hurts our relationships and makes us forget how much we do have. The Bible warns us against jealousy because God knows the things we own will never satisfy us. There's only one way to have true joy and contentment. Do you know what it is?""Is it Jesus?" asked Lily."Yes!" said Mom. "When we look to Him for joy and satisfaction and are thankful for the things He's given us--even though they may be different from what someone else has--we can be content in any situation. The things we own are temporary, but the love, joy, and peace we have in Jesus last forever!" Rayne looked at her sister. "Come on," she said. "Let's go play in the backyard."Lily grinned. "Maybe Annie can come try out our tire swing!"- Bethany Acker

A Case of Jealousy2958ca50-f611-42ce-9003-9484bcb16b45Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Case of Jealousy"Annie's house is huge! Did you see her bedroom?" Rayne asked her sister when they got home after visiting their new friend."What about her basement?" Lily said. "They had a huge TV with tons of movies and video games.""The yard was awesome too," Rayne said. "I'm so jealous of their pool.""I wish we had a house that cool," said Lily. "I wouldn't ever want to leave!"Rayne nodded and sighed as she looked around their small living room. Their TV wasn't even a quarter the size of the one in Annie's basement. "It's not fair."Lily made a face. "We don't even get our own bedrooms."Their mom came into the room and gave them a quizzical look. "You two don't look too happy. Didn't you have a good time at Annie's?""It was great." Rayne slouched on the couch.Lily sighed. "But now we're back to reality."Mom lifted a brow. "What does that mean?""Our house isn't as nice as Annie's. We don't have anything fun to do here," Lily said."Nothing," Rayne agreed.Mom shook her head. "This morning you two couldn't get enough of the tire swing in the backyard. You have plenty to do here. You just have a case of jealousy, which can be a real downer."Rayne straightened up on the couch. "The Bible tells us not to be jealous."Mom nodded. "It's often easy for us to think we'd be happier with what someone else has, when in reality, jealousy hurts our relationships and makes us forget how much we do have. The Bible warns us against jealousy because God knows the things we own will never satisfy us. There's only one way to have true joy and contentment. Do you know what it is?""Is it Jesus?" asked Lily."Yes!" said Mom. "When we look to Him for joy and satisfaction and are thankful for the things He's given us--even though they may be different from what someone else has--we can be content in any situation. The things we own are temporary, but the love, joy, and peace we have in Jesus last forever!" Rayne looked at her sister. "Come on," she said. "Let's go play in the backyard."Lily grinned. "Maybe Annie can come try out our tire swing!"- Bethany Acker

"Annie's house is huge! Did you see her bedroom?" Rayne asked her sister when they got home after visiting their new friend."What about her basement?" Lily said. "They had a huge TV with tons of movies and video games.""The yard was awesome too," Rayne said. "I'm so jealous of their pool.""I wish we had a house that cool," said Lily. "I wouldn't ever want to leave!"Rayne nodded and sighed as she looked around their small living room. Their TV wasn't even a quarter the size of the one in Annie's basement. "It's not fair."Lily made a face. "We don't even get our own bedrooms."Their mom came into the room and gave them a quizzical look. "You two don't look too happy. Didn't you have a good time at Annie's?""It was great." Rayne slouched on the couch.Lily sighed. "But now we're back to reality."Mom lifted a brow. "What does that mean?""Our house isn't as nice as Annie's. We don't have anything fun to do here," Lily said."Nothing," Rayne agreed.Mom shook her head. "This morning you two couldn't get enough of the tire swing in the backyard. You have plenty to do here. You just have a case of jealousy, which can be a real downer."Rayne straightened up on the couch. "The Bible tells us not to be jealous."Mom nodded. "It's often easy for us to think we'd be happier with what someone else has, when in reality, jealousy hurts our relationships and makes us forget how much we do have. The Bible warns us against jealousy because God knows the things we own will never satisfy us. There's only one way to have true joy and contentment. Do you know what it is?""Is it Jesus?" asked Lily."Yes!" said Mom. "When we look to Him for joy and satisfaction and are thankful for the things He's given us--even though they may be different from what someone else has--we can be content in any situation. The things we own are temporary, but the love, joy, and peace we have in Jesus last forever!" Rayne looked at her sister. "Come on," she said. "Let's go play in the backyard."Lily grinned. "Maybe Annie can come try out our tire swing!"- Bethany Acker

A Case of Jealousy340e131f-e529-4df8-bfad-ecb469354743Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Pentecost (2023) Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 323: Pentecost (2023)69463116-d3b9-47f1-bd41-116e1950e4c2Sun, 19 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Pentecost (2023) Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 323: Pentecost (2023)147ebbfb-9258-4cf7-8c2d-589147c5aba8Sun, 19 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Pentecost (2023) Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 323: Pentecost (2023)30acf7c4-05a7-48bc-8d97-1c7b03a6f025Sun, 19 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Pentecost (2023) Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 323: Pentecost (2023)94b02911-fbf5-436d-b155-94955a95d5f9Sun, 19 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Truth, Beauty, and Sacred Art Have you ever been moved by beauty? As we conclude our journey through the eighth commandment, we learn that beautiful art points us to the truth and perfection of God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that this commandment encourages us to always walk in the light and bear witness to Christ in all we say and do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2500-2513. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Have you ever been moved by beauty? As we conclude our journey through the eighth commandment, we learn that beautiful art points us to the truth and perfection of God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that this commandment encourages us to always walk in the light and bear witness to Christ in all we say and do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2500-2513. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 323: Truth, Beauty, and Sacred Art585dec75-20ed-44a2-b005-5b06ec00c9b8Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Truth, Beauty, and Sacred Art Have you ever been moved by beauty? As we conclude our journey through the eighth commandment, we learn that beautiful art points us to the truth and perfection of God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that this commandment encourages us to always walk in the light and bear witness to Christ in all we say and do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2500-2513. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Have you ever been moved by beauty? As we conclude our journey through the eighth commandment, we learn that beautiful art points us to the truth and perfection of God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that this commandment encourages us to always walk in the light and bear witness to Christ in all we say and do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2500-2513. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 323: Truth, Beauty, and Sacred Artcc99da7f-6534-4ac4-8eb6-2e38d93963a5Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBattered BearsJordyn gave her battered old teddy bear a hug before setting him on her pillow. Her brother smirked as he walked by. "Why don't you give that ratty old thing a decent burial--in a garbage can?""Oh, be quiet, Aaron," said Jordyn, frowning. "You're just mean!""Let's go, kids!" Mom called down the hall. Jordyn sighed and made a face. They were going to visit Mom's Aunt Dora, who lived in a nursing home. "Do we have to go?" asked Aaron. "We don't like going there. It's boring, and she always asks us the same questions over and over.""Yes, you have to," replied Mom. "Aunt Dora loves to see you."At the nursing home, Aunt Dora smiled when she saw them. "I'm so glad you came! Can you stay for a while?" she asked as she fondly patted Jordyn's hand."Would you like the kids to draw you pictures while we talk?" asked Mom. Aunt Dora nodded happily, so Jordyn and Aaron got out some paper and crayons.When Jordyn finished her picture, she sketched a silly cartoon of Aunt Dora. She showed it to Aaron, and they both snickered. Mom saw the picture too, but she didn't find it funny at all."Jordyn, I noticed you didn't like it when Aaron made fun of your teddy bear this morning," Mom said when they were driving home. "I guess you still love it, even though it's old and its fur is rubbed off and one eye is missing, right?" Jordyn nodded emphatically. "Well," said Mom. "I love Aunt Dora even though she's old. She raised me after my parents died, and it hurts me deeply to see the two of you make fun of her." Jordyn hung her head. "I'm sorry.""Me too," said Aaron. "I guess we weren't thinking.""Do you know who else loves Aunt Dora?" asked Mom. "God does. He loves and cares for elderly people, and He wants us to honor and respect them even though their minds and bodies may not be as strong as they once were. They have spent their lives taking care of their families and friends. Now it's our turn to take care of them. Will you both please help me do that?" Jordyn and Aaron both nodded.- Ellen C. Orr

Jordyn gave her battered old teddy bear a hug before setting him on her pillow. Her brother smirked as he walked by. "Why don't you give that ratty old thing a decent burial--in a garbage can?""Oh, be quiet, Aaron," said Jordyn, frowning. "You're just mean!""Let's go, kids!" Mom called down the hall. Jordyn sighed and made a face. They were going to visit Mom's Aunt Dora, who lived in a nursing home. "Do we have to go?" asked Aaron. "We don't like going there. It's boring, and she always asks us the same questions over and over.""Yes, you have to," replied Mom. "Aunt Dora loves to see you."At the nursing home, Aunt Dora smiled when she saw them. "I'm so glad you came! Can you stay for a while?" she asked as she fondly patted Jordyn's hand."Would you like the kids to draw you pictures while we talk?" asked Mom. Aunt Dora nodded happily, so Jordyn and Aaron got out some paper and crayons.When Jordyn finished her picture, she sketched a silly cartoon of Aunt Dora. She showed it to Aaron, and they both snickered. Mom saw the picture too, but she didn't find it funny at all."Jordyn, I noticed you didn't like it when Aaron made fun of your teddy bear this morning," Mom said when they were driving home. "I guess you still love it, even though it's old and its fur is rubbed off and one eye is missing, right?" Jordyn nodded emphatically. "Well," said Mom. "I love Aunt Dora even though she's old. She raised me after my parents died, and it hurts me deeply to see the two of you make fun of her." Jordyn hung her head. "I'm sorry.""Me too," said Aaron. "I guess we weren't thinking.""Do you know who else loves Aunt Dora?" asked Mom. "God does. He loves and cares for elderly people, and He wants us to honor and respect them even though their minds and bodies may not be as strong as they once were. They have spent their lives taking care of their families and friends. Now it's our turn to take care of them. Will you both please help me do that?" Jordyn and Aaron both nodded.- Ellen C. Orr

Battered Bears9f1f8bd4-f619-4d6b-9c74-fe086ee76bb1Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBattered BearsJordyn gave her battered old teddy bear a hug before setting him on her pillow. Her brother smirked as he walked by. "Why don't you give that ratty old thing a decent burial--in a garbage can?""Oh, be quiet, Aaron," said Jordyn, frowning. "You're just mean!""Let's go, kids!" Mom called down the hall. Jordyn sighed and made a face. They were going to visit Mom's Aunt Dora, who lived in a nursing home. "Do we have to go?" asked Aaron. "We don't like going there. It's boring, and she always asks us the same questions over and over.""Yes, you have to," replied Mom. "Aunt Dora loves to see you."At the nursing home, Aunt Dora smiled when she saw them. "I'm so glad you came! Can you stay for a while?" she asked as she fondly patted Jordyn's hand."Would you like the kids to draw you pictures while we talk?" asked Mom. Aunt Dora nodded happily, so Jordyn and Aaron got out some paper and crayons.When Jordyn finished her picture, she sketched a silly cartoon of Aunt Dora. She showed it to Aaron, and they both snickered. Mom saw the picture too, but she didn't find it funny at all."Jordyn, I noticed you didn't like it when Aaron made fun of your teddy bear this morning," Mom said when they were driving home. "I guess you still love it, even though it's old and its fur is rubbed off and one eye is missing, right?" Jordyn nodded emphatically. "Well," said Mom. "I love Aunt Dora even though she's old. She raised me after my parents died, and it hurts me deeply to see the two of you make fun of her." Jordyn hung her head. "I'm sorry.""Me too," said Aaron. "I guess we weren't thinking.""Do you know who else loves Aunt Dora?" asked Mom. "God does. He loves and cares for elderly people, and He wants us to honor and respect them even though their minds and bodies may not be as strong as they once were. They have spent their lives taking care of their families and friends. Now it's our turn to take care of them. Will you both please help me do that?" Jordyn and Aaron both nodded.- Ellen C. Orr

Jordyn gave her battered old teddy bear a hug before setting him on her pillow. Her brother smirked as he walked by. "Why don't you give that ratty old thing a decent burial--in a garbage can?""Oh, be quiet, Aaron," said Jordyn, frowning. "You're just mean!""Let's go, kids!" Mom called down the hall. Jordyn sighed and made a face. They were going to visit Mom's Aunt Dora, who lived in a nursing home. "Do we have to go?" asked Aaron. "We don't like going there. It's boring, and she always asks us the same questions over and over.""Yes, you have to," replied Mom. "Aunt Dora loves to see you."At the nursing home, Aunt Dora smiled when she saw them. "I'm so glad you came! Can you stay for a while?" she asked as she fondly patted Jordyn's hand."Would you like the kids to draw you pictures while we talk?" asked Mom. Aunt Dora nodded happily, so Jordyn and Aaron got out some paper and crayons.When Jordyn finished her picture, she sketched a silly cartoon of Aunt Dora. She showed it to Aaron, and they both snickered. Mom saw the picture too, but she didn't find it funny at all."Jordyn, I noticed you didn't like it when Aaron made fun of your teddy bear this morning," Mom said when they were driving home. "I guess you still love it, even though it's old and its fur is rubbed off and one eye is missing, right?" Jordyn nodded emphatically. "Well," said Mom. "I love Aunt Dora even though she's old. She raised me after my parents died, and it hurts me deeply to see the two of you make fun of her." Jordyn hung her head. "I'm sorry.""Me too," said Aaron. "I guess we weren't thinking.""Do you know who else loves Aunt Dora?" asked Mom. "God does. He loves and cares for elderly people, and He wants us to honor and respect them even though their minds and bodies may not be as strong as they once were. They have spent their lives taking care of their families and friends. Now it's our turn to take care of them. Will you both please help me do that?" Jordyn and Aaron both nodded.- Ellen C. Orr

Battered Bears74a9aeec-e18b-46ce-bc38-318beae10489Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/19/23 Based On a True Story: Otherwise Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. It could have been otherwise. We have been created good by the good God. But we have been captured by sin, death, and slavery. In Jesus, God has rescued us and transferred us into His Kingdom…His family. Mass Readings from November 19, 2023: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Psalms 128:1-51 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. It could have been otherwise. We have been created good by the good God. But we have been captured by sin, death, and slavery. In Jesus, God has rescued us and transferred us into His Kingdom…His family. Mass Readings from November 19, 2023: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Psalms 128:1-51 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30

full11/19/23 Based On a True Story: Otherwise128aa37c-965a-416d-b3a5-47863e083230Sat, 18 Nov 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/19/23 Based On a True Story: Otherwise Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. It could have been otherwise. We have been created good by the good God. But we have been captured by sin, death, and slavery. In Jesus, God has rescued us and transferred us into His Kingdom…His family. Mass Readings from November 19, 2023: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Psalms 128:1-51 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. It could have been otherwise. We have been created good by the good God. But we have been captured by sin, death, and slavery. In Jesus, God has rescued us and transferred us into His Kingdom…His family. Mass Readings from November 19, 2023: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Psalms 128:1-51 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30

full11/19/23 Based On a True Story: Otherwise52e13472-999c-42ac-a08b-35295eb5925fSat, 18 Nov 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/19/23 Based On a True Story: Otherwise Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. It could have been otherwise. We have been created good by the good God. But we have been captured by sin, death, and slavery. In Jesus, God has rescued us and transferred us into His Kingdom…His family. Mass Readings from November 19, 2023: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Psalms 128:1-51 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. It could have been otherwise. We have been created good by the good God. But we have been captured by sin, death, and slavery. In Jesus, God has rescued us and transferred us into His Kingdom…His family. Mass Readings from November 19, 2023: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Psalms 128:1-51 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30

full11/19/23 Based On a True Story: Otherwisebac43d87-5393-4ddb-93a2-99de7d371edaSat, 18 Nov 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: The Ascension (2023) Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 322: The Ascension (2023)82f28e28-9a2f-404f-9c09-b7774c07b039Sat, 18 Nov 2023 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: The Ascension (2023) Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 322: The Ascension (2023)70c0826b-3651-4ddf-9722-a9220d15c18aSat, 18 Nov 2023 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: The Ascension (2023) Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 322: The Ascension (2023)c2a8c986-88ed-4677-b6ed-0a50f1cda71cSat, 18 Nov 2023 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: The Ascension (2023) Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 322: The Ascension (2023)d645f61c-554a-4cde-8c91-ef3515551076Sat, 18 Nov 2023 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023a7e59848-a87f-4ee4-819f-ff537ea55e1cSat, 18 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) - 202319ea000e-df2c-4263-8d96-03f2a75c4aadSat, 18 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) - 202398cedcac-df9f-462b-9456-e6cfc0f1fa60Sat, 18 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) - 20239ab473d4-4910-417a-b9bf-41d3bf0d2d31Sat, 18 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: Respect for Truth Charity dictates who we reveal the truth to. We learn today that the “right to the communication of truth is not unconditional.” Fr. Mike explains that this means we ought to examine what facts we reveal to others prudently. Fr. Mike highlights the role of mass media in disseminating the truth and the importance of guarding ourselves against gossip. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2488-2499. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Charity dictates who we reveal the truth to. We learn today that the “right to the communication of truth is not unconditional.” Fr. Mike explains that this means we ought to examine what facts we reveal to others prudently. Fr. Mike highlights the role of mass media in disseminating the truth and the importance of guarding ourselves against gossip. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2488-2499. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 322: Respect for Truth5255cd5d-d6a6-481f-80ad-563f143f6d01Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: Respect for Truth Charity dictates who we reveal the truth to. We learn today that the “right to the communication of truth is not unconditional.” Fr. Mike explains that this means we ought to examine what facts we reveal to others prudently. Fr. Mike highlights the role of mass media in disseminating the truth and the importance of guarding ourselves against gossip. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2488-2499. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Charity dictates who we reveal the truth to. We learn today that the “right to the communication of truth is not unconditional.” Fr. Mike explains that this means we ought to examine what facts we reveal to others prudently. Fr. Mike highlights the role of mass media in disseminating the truth and the importance of guarding ourselves against gossip. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2488-2499. If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 322: Respect for Truth9f3e03bc-e3d1-470e-95d8-02d167f3191fSat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTranslating God’s MessageJacob rolled a piece of paper into a ball, took aim, and flicked it toward Cody in the row ahead. It hit its mark, but by the time Cody looked around, Jacob was staring straight ahead. Next to him, Mateo snickered.Jacob was glad Mateo had come to church with him today. Usually he declined, saying church stuff didn't make sense to him, but Jacob had convinced him that today's special guest, a missionary from Africa, would be interesting.Something the missionary said caught Jacob's attention--but he didn't understand a word of it. Mr. Mensah spoke in one of Africa's tribal languages. "How many of you understood what I said?" he asked a moment later. When no one raised a hand, Mr. Mensah asked his son to translate as he spoke in the foreign language again. His son repeated his words in English, so this time all the kids understood."In Africa, we translate the Bible into languages of several different tribes so the people can read and listen to it in their own tongue," said Mr. Mensah. "But people still need to learn what it means, so we translate God's message to them in another way too--through our lives. We not only tell them what it means to know Jesus--we show them by letting His love be seen in everything we do. We help them with their work, treat them fairly, share with them, help them solve problems, and are kind to them." Mr. Mensah looked around the group. "Maybe you have friends who aren't Christians." Out of the corner of his eye, Jacob looked at Mateo. "How can you translate to them what it means to know Jesus?" asked Mr. Mensah.Cody raised his hand. "By sharing our stuff.""By forgiving them when they say something mean," someone else suggested."By bringing them to church," Jacob said, sitting up a little straighter. But he felt his face go red when he heard someone else say, "By sitting quietly so they can pay attention and hear the message."Mr. Mensah nodded. "Good! Let's ask God to help us all be good translators of His Word so others can know who He is and what He's done for them."- Hazel W. Marett

Jacob rolled a piece of paper into a ball, took aim, and flicked it toward Cody in the row ahead. It hit its mark, but by the time Cody looked around, Jacob was staring straight ahead. Next to him, Mateo snickered.Jacob was glad Mateo had come to church with him today. Usually he declined, saying church stuff didn't make sense to him, but Jacob had convinced him that today's special guest, a missionary from Africa, would be interesting.Something the missionary said caught Jacob's attention--but he didn't understand a word of it. Mr. Mensah spoke in one of Africa's tribal languages. "How many of you understood what I said?" he asked a moment later. When no one raised a hand, Mr. Mensah asked his son to translate as he spoke in the foreign language again. His son repeated his words in English, so this time all the kids understood."In Africa, we translate the Bible into languages of several different tribes so the people can read and listen to it in their own tongue," said Mr. Mensah. "But people still need to learn what it means, so we translate God's message to them in another way too--through our lives. We not only tell them what it means to know Jesus--we show them by letting His love be seen in everything we do. We help them with their work, treat them fairly, share with them, help them solve problems, and are kind to them." Mr. Mensah looked around the group. "Maybe you have friends who aren't Christians." Out of the corner of his eye, Jacob looked at Mateo. "How can you translate to them what it means to know Jesus?" asked Mr. Mensah.Cody raised his hand. "By sharing our stuff.""By forgiving them when they say something mean," someone else suggested."By bringing them to church," Jacob said, sitting up a little straighter. But he felt his face go red when he heard someone else say, "By sitting quietly so they can pay attention and hear the message."Mr. Mensah nodded. "Good! Let's ask God to help us all be good translators of His Word so others can know who He is and what He's done for them."- Hazel W. Marett

Translating God’s Message6b6d3b98-147e-4657-8789-07147dcbde2cSat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTranslating God’s MessageJacob rolled a piece of paper into a ball, took aim, and flicked it toward Cody in the row ahead. It hit its mark, but by the time Cody looked around, Jacob was staring straight ahead. Next to him, Mateo snickered.Jacob was glad Mateo had come to church with him today. Usually he declined, saying church stuff didn't make sense to him, but Jacob had convinced him that today's special guest, a missionary from Africa, would be interesting.Something the missionary said caught Jacob's attention--but he didn't understand a word of it. Mr. Mensah spoke in one of Africa's tribal languages. "How many of you understood what I said?" he asked a moment later. When no one raised a hand, Mr. Mensah asked his son to translate as he spoke in the foreign language again. His son repeated his words in English, so this time all the kids understood."In Africa, we translate the Bible into languages of several different tribes so the people can read and listen to it in their own tongue," said Mr. Mensah. "But people still need to learn what it means, so we translate God's message to them in another way too--through our lives. We not only tell them what it means to know Jesus--we show them by letting His love be seen in everything we do. We help them with their work, treat them fairly, share with them, help them solve problems, and are kind to them." Mr. Mensah looked around the group. "Maybe you have friends who aren't Christians." Out of the corner of his eye, Jacob looked at Mateo. "How can you translate to them what it means to know Jesus?" asked Mr. Mensah.Cody raised his hand. "By sharing our stuff.""By forgiving them when they say something mean," someone else suggested."By bringing them to church," Jacob said, sitting up a little straighter. But he felt his face go red when he heard someone else say, "By sitting quietly so they can pay attention and hear the message."Mr. Mensah nodded. "Good! Let's ask God to help us all be good translators of His Word so others can know who He is and what He's done for them."- Hazel W. Marett

Jacob rolled a piece of paper into a ball, took aim, and flicked it toward Cody in the row ahead. It hit its mark, but by the time Cody looked around, Jacob was staring straight ahead. Next to him, Mateo snickered.Jacob was glad Mateo had come to church with him today. Usually he declined, saying church stuff didn't make sense to him, but Jacob had convinced him that today's special guest, a missionary from Africa, would be interesting.Something the missionary said caught Jacob's attention--but he didn't understand a word of it. Mr. Mensah spoke in one of Africa's tribal languages. "How many of you understood what I said?" he asked a moment later. When no one raised a hand, Mr. Mensah asked his son to translate as he spoke in the foreign language again. His son repeated his words in English, so this time all the kids understood."In Africa, we translate the Bible into languages of several different tribes so the people can read and listen to it in their own tongue," said Mr. Mensah. "But people still need to learn what it means, so we translate God's message to them in another way too--through our lives. We not only tell them what it means to know Jesus--we show them by letting His love be seen in everything we do. We help them with their work, treat them fairly, share with them, help them solve problems, and are kind to them." Mr. Mensah looked around the group. "Maybe you have friends who aren't Christians." Out of the corner of his eye, Jacob looked at Mateo. "How can you translate to them what it means to know Jesus?" asked Mr. Mensah.Cody raised his hand. "By sharing our stuff.""By forgiving them when they say something mean," someone else suggested."By bringing them to church," Jacob said, sitting up a little straighter. But he felt his face go red when he heard someone else say, "By sitting quietly so they can pay attention and hear the message."Mr. Mensah nodded. "Good! Let's ask God to help us all be good translators of His Word so others can know who He is and what He's done for them."- Hazel W. Marett

Translating God’s Message5ed12108-bd35-4618-abd5-0b76c83a0273Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYour Faith Has Made You Well | Girls Gone Biblehi ggb gang ♡ today’s episode means so much to us because the core of both of our testimonies is how we received miraculous healing through our faith in Jesus. we read some of our favorite stories of healing from the Bible and reflect on our personal journeys with overcoming mental health issues. Jesus is the Healer. pursue the Healer, and be healed. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari  if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hi ggb gang ♡ today’s episode means so much to us because the core of both of our testimonies is how we received miraculous healing through our faith in Jesus. we read some of our favorite stories of healing from the Bible and reflect on our personal journeys with overcoming mental health issues. Jesus is the Healer. pursue the Healer, and be healed. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari  if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullYour Faith Has Made You Well | Girls Gone Bible9b0b72d5-d799-4f9c-b5f7-02ff61f504cdFri, 17 Nov 2023 20:11:14 +00003387https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS1 EP9. What Is True “Wealth” ?Hey, y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, dives deep into Matthew 6 ! She talks about money/status and how that can hinder our relationship with Jesus if we allow it to take over and control our lives. Why do we store up this idea of "wealth" on earth when our true treasures are in Heaven? Thank you Jesus that you've saved a place at the table for us ! We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, dives deep into Matthew 6 ! She talks about money/status and how that can hinder our relationship with Jesus if we allow it to take over and control our lives. Why do we store up this idea of "wealth" on earth when our true treasures are in Heaven? Thank you Jesus that you've saved a place at the table for us ! We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS1 EP9. What Is True “Wealth” ?ca0788e6-f29d-4d34-976b-baa31a6c7505Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 136: 3 VITAL Questions To Ask Yourself If You're Feeling Trapped In Life (Relationships, Work & Financially): Adam AlterIn this moment, professor of marketing and best-selling author, Adam Alter discusses how to become unstuck in life, work and relationships. The first thing is to understand what it actually means to become stuck, this often means judging whether to keep going with a particular path or to quit. In these instances Adam thinks it is best to think about the opportunity cost of leaving a goal behind, especially as research shows that it is nearly always a good idea to keep going beyond the point where it starts becoming hard as this is where growth happens. However, too often we quit as we view any sort of difficultly as a problem. One of the key ways that Adam thinks we can become unstuck is by simplifying a problem as much as possible, we can do this through what he calls a friction audit. This means knowing what is and isn’t important, what’s getting in the way, and how you can subtract it. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/GZHEMyQyMEb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos James: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMb0O2CdPBNi-QqPk5T3gsQ https://www.jameshoffmann.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, professor of marketing and best-selling author, Adam Alter discusses how to become unstuck in life, work and relationships. The first thing is to understand what it actually means to become stuck, this often means judging whether to keep going with a particular path or to quit. In these instances Adam thinks it is best to think about the opportunity cost of leaving a goal behind, especially as research shows that it is nearly always a good idea to keep going beyond the point where it starts becoming hard as this is where growth happens. However, too often we quit as we view any sort of difficultly as a problem. One of the key ways that Adam thinks we can become unstuck is by simplifying a problem as much as possible, we can do this through what he calls a friction audit. This means knowing what is and isn’t important, what’s getting in the way, and how you can subtract it. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/GZHEMyQyMEb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos James: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMb0O2CdPBNi-QqPk5T3gsQ https://www.jameshoffmann.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 136: 3 VITAL Questions To Ask Yourself If You're Feeling Trapped In Life (Relationships, Work & Financially): Adam Alterec1568ce-1288-4de0-9cc1-ebbb94d21dc4Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000763https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2023) Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2023)8194fd34-79ad-4736-92a5-7bb45fee1603Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2023) Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2023)c1344681-cef0-4a73-a6bc-38e1ff0c3db1Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2023) Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2023)2ccac505-d893-4919-a9cf-44c99a3564e4Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2023) Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2023)54dc9020-b4a8-44c2-8a41-819d459075a7Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Offenses Against Truth What does it mean to live out the truth? This theme carries over as we continue our evaluation of the eighth commandment. We learn the Catechism’s teachings on ways we violate truth, degrees of gravity based on circumstances, and the duty of reparation. Fr. Mike discusses each offense and offers resonating examples to reflect on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2475-2487. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to live out the truth? This theme carries over as we continue our evaluation of the eighth commandment. We learn the Catechism’s teachings on ways we violate truth, degrees of gravity based on circumstances, and the duty of reparation. Fr. Mike discusses each offense and offers resonating examples to reflect on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2475-2487. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 321: Offenses Against Truthc7b841e8-c2a1-4722-a550-f63a01bcde85Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Offenses Against Truth What does it mean to live out the truth? This theme carries over as we continue our evaluation of the eighth commandment. We learn the Catechism’s teachings on ways we violate truth, degrees of gravity based on circumstances, and the duty of reparation. Fr. Mike discusses each offense and offers resonating examples to reflect on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2475-2487. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to live out the truth? This theme carries over as we continue our evaluation of the eighth commandment. We learn the Catechism’s teachings on ways we violate truth, degrees of gravity based on circumstances, and the duty of reparation. Fr. Mike discusses each offense and offers resonating examples to reflect on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2475-2487. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 321: Offenses Against Truth43c9f8ff-47f5-48a3-bda2-c3e3bf3d2322Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo More Dayken"Amen," whispered Grandma after Aspen knelt at her side and asked Jesus to be her Savior. "Now you'll always have a friend close beside you," said Grandma, giving Aspen a warm hug. "You won't see Him, but He is real and He's right there with you. Talk to Him every day, and read some verses from your Bible each day too. Then ask Him to help you understand what He's saying to you."Aspen nodded. "He'll be with me all the time, right? He'll be my friend?""He absolutely will," Grandma assured her.Aspen sat thinking to herself for a moment. Then she glanced at her grandmother. "Grandma, do you remember my friend Dayken?""Dayken!" Grandma exclaimed with a laugh. "You mean the imaginary friend you had when you were five years old?""Yes." Aspen laughed too. "Back then, Dayken was my best friend, even if she was just pretend. I couldn't see her, but I really felt like there was someone for me to play with all day long. When I had Dayken, I was never lonely.""Did anyone ever laugh at you for having an imaginary friend?" asked Grandma."Yeah, sometimes. But I didn't care. Dayken was important to me, even though I knew she was make-believe. Of course, after a while I grew out of what Mom called my 'Dayken phase,' and I stopped pretending she was real." She thought for a moment. "But you just said that now I'll have Jesus with me all the time. That will be much better because He's real--not just an imaginary friend, right?""That's right, and you'll never get too old for your new friend Jesus," Grandma assured her. "People may not always believe in Him, and they might even laugh at you for believing you have a friend no one can see, but He is very real and alive. As you grow older, you'll see Him at work in your life. He'll be the best real friend you'll ever have. And even though you can't see Him now, He's promised that one day you'll see Him face-to-face!"-Phyllis I. Klomparens

"Amen," whispered Grandma after Aspen knelt at her side and asked Jesus to be her Savior. "Now you'll always have a friend close beside you," said Grandma, giving Aspen a warm hug. "You won't see Him, but He is real and He's right there with you. Talk to Him every day, and read some verses from your Bible each day too. Then ask Him to help you understand what He's saying to you."Aspen nodded. "He'll be with me all the time, right? He'll be my friend?""He absolutely will," Grandma assured her.Aspen sat thinking to herself for a moment. Then she glanced at her grandmother. "Grandma, do you remember my friend Dayken?""Dayken!" Grandma exclaimed with a laugh. "You mean the imaginary friend you had when you were five years old?""Yes." Aspen laughed too. "Back then, Dayken was my best friend, even if she was just pretend. I couldn't see her, but I really felt like there was someone for me to play with all day long. When I had Dayken, I was never lonely.""Did anyone ever laugh at you for having an imaginary friend?" asked Grandma."Yeah, sometimes. But I didn't care. Dayken was important to me, even though I knew she was make-believe. Of course, after a while I grew out of what Mom called my 'Dayken phase,' and I stopped pretending she was real." She thought for a moment. "But you just said that now I'll have Jesus with me all the time. That will be much better because He's real--not just an imaginary friend, right?""That's right, and you'll never get too old for your new friend Jesus," Grandma assured her. "People may not always believe in Him, and they might even laugh at you for believing you have a friend no one can see, but He is very real and alive. As you grow older, you'll see Him at work in your life. He'll be the best real friend you'll ever have. And even though you can't see Him now, He's promised that one day you'll see Him face-to-face!"-Phyllis I. Klomparens

No More Daykenbf31c26e-e417-4dff-9b04-eb1c249d9291Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo More Dayken"Amen," whispered Grandma after Aspen knelt at her side and asked Jesus to be her Savior. "Now you'll always have a friend close beside you," said Grandma, giving Aspen a warm hug. "You won't see Him, but He is real and He's right there with you. Talk to Him every day, and read some verses from your Bible each day too. Then ask Him to help you understand what He's saying to you."Aspen nodded. "He'll be with me all the time, right? He'll be my friend?""He absolutely will," Grandma assured her.Aspen sat thinking to herself for a moment. Then she glanced at her grandmother. "Grandma, do you remember my friend Dayken?""Dayken!" Grandma exclaimed with a laugh. "You mean the imaginary friend you had when you were five years old?""Yes." Aspen laughed too. "Back then, Dayken was my best friend, even if she was just pretend. I couldn't see her, but I really felt like there was someone for me to play with all day long. When I had Dayken, I was never lonely.""Did anyone ever laugh at you for having an imaginary friend?" asked Grandma."Yeah, sometimes. But I didn't care. Dayken was important to me, even though I knew she was make-believe. Of course, after a while I grew out of what Mom called my 'Dayken phase,' and I stopped pretending she was real." She thought for a moment. "But you just said that now I'll have Jesus with me all the time. That will be much better because He's real--not just an imaginary friend, right?""That's right, and you'll never get too old for your new friend Jesus," Grandma assured her. "People may not always believe in Him, and they might even laugh at you for believing you have a friend no one can see, but He is very real and alive. As you grow older, you'll see Him at work in your life. He'll be the best real friend you'll ever have. And even though you can't see Him now, He's promised that one day you'll see Him face-to-face!"-Phyllis I. Klomparens

"Amen," whispered Grandma after Aspen knelt at her side and asked Jesus to be her Savior. "Now you'll always have a friend close beside you," said Grandma, giving Aspen a warm hug. "You won't see Him, but He is real and He's right there with you. Talk to Him every day, and read some verses from your Bible each day too. Then ask Him to help you understand what He's saying to you."Aspen nodded. "He'll be with me all the time, right? He'll be my friend?""He absolutely will," Grandma assured her.Aspen sat thinking to herself for a moment. Then she glanced at her grandmother. "Grandma, do you remember my friend Dayken?""Dayken!" Grandma exclaimed with a laugh. "You mean the imaginary friend you had when you were five years old?""Yes." Aspen laughed too. "Back then, Dayken was my best friend, even if she was just pretend. I couldn't see her, but I really felt like there was someone for me to play with all day long. When I had Dayken, I was never lonely.""Did anyone ever laugh at you for having an imaginary friend?" asked Grandma."Yeah, sometimes. But I didn't care. Dayken was important to me, even though I knew she was make-believe. Of course, after a while I grew out of what Mom called my 'Dayken phase,' and I stopped pretending she was real." She thought for a moment. "But you just said that now I'll have Jesus with me all the time. That will be much better because He's real--not just an imaginary friend, right?""That's right, and you'll never get too old for your new friend Jesus," Grandma assured her. "People may not always believe in Him, and they might even laugh at you for believing you have a friend no one can see, but He is very real and alive. As you grow older, you'll see Him at work in your life. He'll be the best real friend you'll ever have. And even though you can't see Him now, He's promised that one day you'll see Him face-to-face!"-Phyllis I. Klomparens

No More Dayken30dbd9a4-bf57-4cef-a5e5-ab37ffb48417Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy You’ll Never Be Strong Enough If you&#39;ve ever planned to become so holy that you don&#39;t need God&#39;s help anymore, then this video is for you. Self-reliance is a virtue lauded by modern society in the west. But not only does Jesus warn against it, self-reliance... just... doesn&#39;t even work. Today, Fr. Mike proposes an alternative that will change your life. Spoiler: it involves relying on someone else...Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you&#39;ve ever planned to become so holy that you don&#39;t need God&#39;s help anymore, then this video is for you. Self-reliance is a virtue lauded by modern society in the west. But not only does Jesus warn against it, self-reliance... just... doesn&#39;t even work. Today, Fr. Mike proposes an alternative that will change your life. Spoiler: it involves relying on someone else...Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy You’ll Never Be Strong Enough1ea35807-233e-45b7-bf25-d9482d97a843Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy You’ll Never Be Strong Enough If you&#39;ve ever planned to become so holy that you don&#39;t need God&#39;s help anymore, then this video is for you. Self-reliance is a virtue lauded by modern society in the west. But not only does Jesus warn against it, self-reliance... just... doesn&#39;t even work. Today, Fr. Mike proposes an alternative that will change your life. Spoiler: it involves relying on someone else...Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you&#39;ve ever planned to become so holy that you don&#39;t need God&#39;s help anymore, then this video is for you. Self-reliance is a virtue lauded by modern society in the west. But not only does Jesus warn against it, self-reliance... just... doesn&#39;t even work. Today, Fr. Mike proposes an alternative that will change your life. Spoiler: it involves relying on someone else...Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy You’ll Never Be Strong Enough23c5aa84-284c-46d4-915d-42bddec64d94Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#841 - Psalms 105 – God and the PatriarchsThis episode is part 79 in a study of the book of Psalms. This is a song of praise to God about what he has done that specifically looks at how God's covenant with Abraham through Joseph. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 79 in a study of the book of Psalms. This is a song of praise to God about what he has done that specifically looks at how God's covenant with Abraham through Joseph. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#841 - Psalms 105 – God and the Patriarchs433bf0fe-827b-4e20-a934-e5f31e9b272bThu, 16 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000646https://216.73.216.191/allTags3 Signs Your Enemies Are Destroying Your LifeToday, John, Devin, and Sam dive into the pressing question: Are your enemies still pulling the strings in your life, preventing you from finding peace and becoming the man you're meant to be? In a world where being triggered and taking offense is the norm, the culture has changed how we approach dialogue and resolution and the effects are toxic. While there is a new battleground, the warning signs that these offenses are controlling us are timeless. We discuss these warning signs as well as how to approach virtuous resolutions and rise above the conflict. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a listener who wants to know how to give an effective apology, so relationships can stay intact. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air.  🔴 SPONSOR: Catholic Woodworker - https://catholicwoodworker.com 🔴 Watch all 1h 20 mins of episode 135 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John, Devin, and Sam dive into the pressing question: Are your enemies still pulling the strings in your life, preventing you from finding peace and becoming the man you're meant to be? In a world where being triggered and taking offense is the norm, the culture has changed how we approach dialogue and resolution and the effects are toxic. While there is a new battleground, the warning signs that these offenses are controlling us are timeless. We discuss these warning signs as well as how to approach virtuous resolutions and rise above the conflict. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a listener who wants to know how to give an effective apology, so relationships can stay intact. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air.  🔴 SPONSOR: Catholic Woodworker - https://catholicwoodworker.com 🔴 Watch all 1h 20 mins of episode 135 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full3 Signs Your Enemies Are Destroying Your Lifeaca26731-f19b-4e00-ad99-a4ab4c4feec1Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +00002796https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo.1 Neuroscientist: NEW Research Explains Why Life, Work & Your Sex Life will eventually get Boring! (HOW TO STOP THIS HAPPENING) Dr. Tali SharotIs new always better? Instead of always chasing the newest thing, is there not a way that you can appreciate the people and possessions already in your life? In this new episode Steven sits down again with leading neuroscientist, Dr. Tali Sharot. Dr. Tali Sharot is the director of the Affective Brain Lab and Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London. Sharot’s research combines neuroscience with the study of behaviour and psychology to examine how emotions and motivation lead to people’s beliefs and decisions. She is the author of the award-winning books, ‘The Optimism Bias’ and ‘The Influential Mind’. In this conversation Dr. Sharot and Steven discuss topics, such as: How to shake up your life Ways to break the feeling of being in a repetitive cycle Why people become immune to joy How to see what you’ve always missed How to have the best holiday Why you should take a break from your partner to improve your relationship How to keep a relationship spicey Why humans need the feeling of being in control The secrets of motivation Why the midlife crisis is real and the ways to beat it How VR can help people overcome fear Why happiness is low in midlife How to increase productivity Why humans get bored of happiness Why the idea of living your best life doesn’t exist Why people need to disrupt their life How to increase your levels of happiness Why 40% of people quit a new job How to use change to improve your life The ways that social media is like prison Why social media is ruining expectations Ways to make people believe you How changing incentives can change your life Why Gen Z will change the world People becoming addicted to risk Why risk can help get rid of anxiety The brain trick image Dr Tali refers to - https://bit.ly/3sMa86R You can pre-order Dr. Sharot’s new book, ‘Look Again: The Power of Noticing What was Always There’, here: https://amzn.to/3SEbVp5 If you enjoyed this episode, I recommend you check out my first conversation with Dr. Tali Sharot, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DZK1nawEXQ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is new always better? Instead of always chasing the newest thing, is there not a way that you can appreciate the people and possessions already in your life? In this new episode Steven sits down again with leading neuroscientist, Dr. Tali Sharot. Dr. Tali Sharot is the director of the Affective Brain Lab and Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London. Sharot’s research combines neuroscience with the study of behaviour and psychology to examine how emotions and motivation lead to people’s beliefs and decisions. She is the author of the award-winning books, ‘The Optimism Bias’ and ‘The Influential Mind’. In this conversation Dr. Sharot and Steven discuss topics, such as: How to shake up your life Ways to break the feeling of being in a repetitive cycle Why people become immune to joy How to see what you’ve always missed How to have the best holiday Why you should take a break from your partner to improve your relationship How to keep a relationship spicey Why humans need the feeling of being in control The secrets of motivation Why the midlife crisis is real and the ways to beat it How VR can help people overcome fear Why happiness is low in midlife How to increase productivity Why humans get bored of happiness Why the idea of living your best life doesn’t exist Why people need to disrupt their life How to increase your levels of happiness Why 40% of people quit a new job How to use change to improve your life The ways that social media is like prison Why social media is ruining expectations Ways to make people believe you How changing incentives can change your life Why Gen Z will change the world People becoming addicted to risk Why risk can help get rid of anxiety The brain trick image Dr Tali refers to - https://bit.ly/3sMa86R You can pre-order Dr. Sharot’s new book, ‘Look Again: The Power of Noticing What was Always There’, here: https://amzn.to/3SEbVp5 If you enjoyed this episode, I recommend you check out my first conversation with Dr. Tali Sharot, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DZK1nawEXQ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNo.1 Neuroscientist: NEW Research Explains Why Life, Work & Your Sex Life will eventually get Boring! (HOW TO STOP THIS HAPPENING) Dr. Tali Sharot208355f4-772b-43a3-9a6a-c1bd6922b264Thu, 16 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +00005495https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2023) As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2023)52337448-a797-4b9a-8d54-5a66259ef5d5Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2023) As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2023)2fffa8dd-30a2-48ae-8333-143453052088Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2023) As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2023)ad6eaa25-3e32-490d-8151-9b2ee0909cdfThu, 16 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2023) As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2023)ef427828-03c4-4714-b46e-4c9006a9e840Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: The Truth We begin our dive into the eighth commandment: “You shall not bear false witness.” The Catechism defines truth, identifies the importance of truth, and reflects on martyrdom. Fr. Mike unpacks all of this information and reminds us that our duty as Christians is to live in the truth and bear witness to the truth in what we say and how we act. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2464-2474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin our dive into the eighth commandment: “You shall not bear false witness.” The Catechism defines truth, identifies the importance of truth, and reflects on martyrdom. Fr. Mike unpacks all of this information and reminds us that our duty as Christians is to live in the truth and bear witness to the truth in what we say and how we act. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2464-2474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 320: The Truth dfd0ad5c-7985-420d-8ec5-7754d9387b85Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: The Truth We begin our dive into the eighth commandment: “You shall not bear false witness.” The Catechism defines truth, identifies the importance of truth, and reflects on martyrdom. Fr. Mike unpacks all of this information and reminds us that our duty as Christians is to live in the truth and bear witness to the truth in what we say and how we act. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2464-2474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin our dive into the eighth commandment: “You shall not bear false witness.” The Catechism defines truth, identifies the importance of truth, and reflects on martyrdom. Fr. Mike unpacks all of this information and reminds us that our duty as Christians is to live in the truth and bear witness to the truth in what we say and how we act. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2464-2474. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 320: The Truth 1b2f30bc-174c-4265-b0ac-162e129720f8Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPilot in ControlStella nervously clasped her hands together as the plane taxied down the runway. She had been excited when her parents said she and Brayden could fly by themselves to see their grandmother. But now Stella was nervous. She looked at her brother, who was eagerly watching the ground rush by. After they were airborne, Stella still didn't relax. "Do the engines sound funny?" she asked. "Should we be flying so high? What if there's another plane in the clouds?" Brayden tried to assure her that everything was fine. "Are you sure?" she asked. "I think they should try to stay away from the clouds.""Why don't you just go to the cockpit and take over the controls?" Brayden finally asked her. "You seem to think you know more about flying this plane than the pilot does." Stella scowled. "The pilot knows what he's doing," said Brayden, "and I think this is really cool!""Me too," said Stella, but she was very glad when they were finally back on solid ground."Did you have a good flight?" asked Grandma when she met them at the airport.Brayden nodded. "I did. But Stella was so nervous she could hardly sit still. I told her she should take over for the pilot." He grinned. "I'm glad she didn't though, because then I would have been the nervous one!""I guess so!" said Grandma. "I'm afraid we all lack trust in our Pilot from time to time."Stella looked surprised. "Are you afraid of flying too, Grandma?"Grandma shook her head. "I wasn't talking about the pilot of a plane. I meant Jesus, the Pilot of my life. I sometimes feel afraid when things in my life are hard or seem uncertain, but then I remember that Jesus is in control and that He promises to be with me and use my life for good no matter what happens. Trying to make my life work without Him would be like you trying to fly a plane." She gave Stella's shoulders a squeeze. "I think Brayden enjoyed the trip a lot more than you did, Stella, even though you were just as safe as he was. When we trust Jesus to be the Pilot, knowing He has saved us and promises to work everything out for good, our life trips are much better too."-Hazel W. Marett

Stella nervously clasped her hands together as the plane taxied down the runway. She had been excited when her parents said she and Brayden could fly by themselves to see their grandmother. But now Stella was nervous. She looked at her brother, who was eagerly watching the ground rush by. After they were airborne, Stella still didn't relax. "Do the engines sound funny?" she asked. "Should we be flying so high? What if there's another plane in the clouds?" Brayden tried to assure her that everything was fine. "Are you sure?" she asked. "I think they should try to stay away from the clouds.""Why don't you just go to the cockpit and take over the controls?" Brayden finally asked her. "You seem to think you know more about flying this plane than the pilot does." Stella scowled. "The pilot knows what he's doing," said Brayden, "and I think this is really cool!""Me too," said Stella, but she was very glad when they were finally back on solid ground."Did you have a good flight?" asked Grandma when she met them at the airport.Brayden nodded. "I did. But Stella was so nervous she could hardly sit still. I told her she should take over for the pilot." He grinned. "I'm glad she didn't though, because then I would have been the nervous one!""I guess so!" said Grandma. "I'm afraid we all lack trust in our Pilot from time to time."Stella looked surprised. "Are you afraid of flying too, Grandma?"Grandma shook her head. "I wasn't talking about the pilot of a plane. I meant Jesus, the Pilot of my life. I sometimes feel afraid when things in my life are hard or seem uncertain, but then I remember that Jesus is in control and that He promises to be with me and use my life for good no matter what happens. Trying to make my life work without Him would be like you trying to fly a plane." She gave Stella's shoulders a squeeze. "I think Brayden enjoyed the trip a lot more than you did, Stella, even though you were just as safe as he was. When we trust Jesus to be the Pilot, knowing He has saved us and promises to work everything out for good, our life trips are much better too."-Hazel W. Marett

Pilot in Control80339835-ef54-45da-8e0e-824e23ffaebaThu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPilot in ControlStella nervously clasped her hands together as the plane taxied down the runway. She had been excited when her parents said she and Brayden could fly by themselves to see their grandmother. But now Stella was nervous. She looked at her brother, who was eagerly watching the ground rush by. After they were airborne, Stella still didn't relax. "Do the engines sound funny?" she asked. "Should we be flying so high? What if there's another plane in the clouds?" Brayden tried to assure her that everything was fine. "Are you sure?" she asked. "I think they should try to stay away from the clouds.""Why don't you just go to the cockpit and take over the controls?" Brayden finally asked her. "You seem to think you know more about flying this plane than the pilot does." Stella scowled. "The pilot knows what he's doing," said Brayden, "and I think this is really cool!""Me too," said Stella, but she was very glad when they were finally back on solid ground."Did you have a good flight?" asked Grandma when she met them at the airport.Brayden nodded. "I did. But Stella was so nervous she could hardly sit still. I told her she should take over for the pilot." He grinned. "I'm glad she didn't though, because then I would have been the nervous one!""I guess so!" said Grandma. "I'm afraid we all lack trust in our Pilot from time to time."Stella looked surprised. "Are you afraid of flying too, Grandma?"Grandma shook her head. "I wasn't talking about the pilot of a plane. I meant Jesus, the Pilot of my life. I sometimes feel afraid when things in my life are hard or seem uncertain, but then I remember that Jesus is in control and that He promises to be with me and use my life for good no matter what happens. Trying to make my life work without Him would be like you trying to fly a plane." She gave Stella's shoulders a squeeze. "I think Brayden enjoyed the trip a lot more than you did, Stella, even though you were just as safe as he was. When we trust Jesus to be the Pilot, knowing He has saved us and promises to work everything out for good, our life trips are much better too."-Hazel W. Marett

Stella nervously clasped her hands together as the plane taxied down the runway. She had been excited when her parents said she and Brayden could fly by themselves to see their grandmother. But now Stella was nervous. She looked at her brother, who was eagerly watching the ground rush by. After they were airborne, Stella still didn't relax. "Do the engines sound funny?" she asked. "Should we be flying so high? What if there's another plane in the clouds?" Brayden tried to assure her that everything was fine. "Are you sure?" she asked. "I think they should try to stay away from the clouds.""Why don't you just go to the cockpit and take over the controls?" Brayden finally asked her. "You seem to think you know more about flying this plane than the pilot does." Stella scowled. "The pilot knows what he's doing," said Brayden, "and I think this is really cool!""Me too," said Stella, but she was very glad when they were finally back on solid ground."Did you have a good flight?" asked Grandma when she met them at the airport.Brayden nodded. "I did. But Stella was so nervous she could hardly sit still. I told her she should take over for the pilot." He grinned. "I'm glad she didn't though, because then I would have been the nervous one!""I guess so!" said Grandma. "I'm afraid we all lack trust in our Pilot from time to time."Stella looked surprised. "Are you afraid of flying too, Grandma?"Grandma shook her head. "I wasn't talking about the pilot of a plane. I meant Jesus, the Pilot of my life. I sometimes feel afraid when things in my life are hard or seem uncertain, but then I remember that Jesus is in control and that He promises to be with me and use my life for good no matter what happens. Trying to make my life work without Him would be like you trying to fly a plane." She gave Stella's shoulders a squeeze. "I think Brayden enjoyed the trip a lot more than you did, Stella, even though you were just as safe as he was. When we trust Jesus to be the Pilot, knowing He has saved us and promises to work everything out for good, our life trips are much better too."-Hazel W. Marett

Pilot in Control5c96dacb-8a6a-4727-b635-1f1d7bc501d7Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#513 What Christians Get Wrong About Original Sin - Joe HeschmeyerJoe Heschmeyer delves into the Catholic doctrine of original sin, responding to a Reddit user&#8217;s query about its compatibility with the innate goodness of humanity. He discusses the impact of original sin on relationships with God, fellow humans, creation, and oneself, shedding light on the theological nuances and the need for redemption. &nbsp; …

Joe Heschmeyer delves into the Catholic doctrine of original sin, responding to a Reddit user&#8217;s query about its compatibility with the innate goodness of humanity. He discusses the impact of original sin on relationships with God, fellow humans, creation, and oneself, shedding light on the theological nuances and the need for redemption. &nbsp; …

#513 What Christians Get Wrong About Original Sin - Joe Heschmeyer23028729-4d6a-4c6d-bb19-563a570b4231Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#307: What if David had a Bad Attitude?1st Samuel 17:17-24 &amp; 40-48  David was anointed to be king but in the waiting he beats Goliath. We play a game of WHAT IF. What if David had a bad attitude while doing the ordinary things that day? Kids will hear: Our attitude can be changed if we look for things to be thankful for. If David really had acted ungrateful, he could’ve missed beating Goliath, saving his people, and glorifying God!!!!! David did the every day, ordinary things with a cheerful heart working for GOD and to his surprise, his day ended up being more important than he could’ve ever imagined. I hope you enjoy it and thanks for tuning in! To enjoy bonus content for the episodes click here To connect with me and learn more about the podcast go here For your free Read-A-Loud pdf book click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1st Samuel 17:17-24 &amp; 40-48  David was anointed to be king but in the waiting he beats Goliath. We play a game of WHAT IF. What if David had a bad attitude while doing the ordinary things that day? Kids will hear: Our attitude can be changed if we look for things to be thankful for. If David really had acted ungrateful, he could’ve missed beating Goliath, saving his people, and glorifying God!!!!! David did the every day, ordinary things with a cheerful heart working for GOD and to his surprise, his day ended up being more important than he could’ve ever imagined. I hope you enjoy it and thanks for tuning in! To enjoy bonus content for the episodes click here To connect with me and learn more about the podcast go here For your free Read-A-Loud pdf book click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#307: What if David had a Bad Attitude?82083ab5-8abb-43c6-afde-8c1f1ccc9823Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000603https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2023) Fr. Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2023)db7b2be6-40e4-4d58-b6ac-1b310766b15bWed, 15 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2023) Fr. Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2023)3a312b77-5ed0-4aed-9feb-2ea6fcf67bf1Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2023) Fr. Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2023)878a071b-e14a-4e03-8fbe-c80c7a870d47Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2023) Fr. Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2023)84d0a1b0-f48b-46f2-b50c-46fcbe1216c2Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Summary of the Seventh Commandment We have reached the In Brief section, or nugget day, on the seventh commandment. Father Mike reiterates that the right to private property comes from our dignity as humans, and the Church has a duty to weigh in on economic or social matters where that dignity is threatened. He challenges us to ask ourselves, do we see Jesus in “the distressing disguise of the poor” and just walk by him, or do we respond to him? Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2450-2463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have reached the In Brief section, or nugget day, on the seventh commandment. Father Mike reiterates that the right to private property comes from our dignity as humans, and the Church has a duty to weigh in on economic or social matters where that dignity is threatened. He challenges us to ask ourselves, do we see Jesus in “the distressing disguise of the poor” and just walk by him, or do we respond to him? Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2450-2463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 319: Summary of the Seventh Commandment1736a7b1-6984-46a6-be62-0fcd33280771Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Summary of the Seventh Commandment We have reached the In Brief section, or nugget day, on the seventh commandment. Father Mike reiterates that the right to private property comes from our dignity as humans, and the Church has a duty to weigh in on economic or social matters where that dignity is threatened. He challenges us to ask ourselves, do we see Jesus in “the distressing disguise of the poor” and just walk by him, or do we respond to him? Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2450-2463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have reached the In Brief section, or nugget day, on the seventh commandment. Father Mike reiterates that the right to private property comes from our dignity as humans, and the Church has a duty to weigh in on economic or social matters where that dignity is threatened. He challenges us to ask ourselves, do we see Jesus in “the distressing disguise of the poor” and just walk by him, or do we respond to him? Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2450-2463. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 319: Summary of the Seventh Commandmentf6237458-48f9-44ee-8fe0-385111750e0cWed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCelebration for AllisonThe long procession of cars moved slowly from the school auditorium to the little country cemetery. When they arrived there, Evelyn stood between her parents, holding a damp, wadded tissue. She struggled to keep her tears from overflowing again as some final words were spoken."Today we mourn the loss of Allison, our beloved daughter, sister, and friend," said Pastor Drew. Allison's parents and brother huddled closer together beside her grave, and several other people in the group dabbed their eyes. "But in our grief and sadness, we can take comfort knowing that she is in the presence of Jesus," Pastor Drew continued. "Just think of how wonderful it is for her now. The illness that caused her so much suffering is no longer hindering her--her pain and sorrow are gone." For as long as Evelyn could remember, she and Allison had gone to school and church together. They learned about Jesus when they were little and both trusted Him as their Savior. But now Allison was gone, and Evelyn's heart was sad and lonely. The morning sun shone in a clear blue sky, and a breeze scented with pine trees brushed the upturned faces of Allison's mourning classmates. Each carried a brightly colored bottle of bubbles.The minister's quiet words broke into Evelyn's thoughts. "These bubbles are a picture of the freedom Allison's spirit has today. The Bible tells us that the body is laid to rest in the earth, but the spirit of the person who trusts in Jesus goes to be with Him. Allison's spirit is already at home with Jesus. And like all those who belong to Jesus, she is looking forward to the day of resurrection and the new, eternal body she will receive that will be free from sin, sickness, and death. Because of that promise, we have hope knowing we will see her again."The pastor lifted a bubble wand loaded with suds and held it for a moment. "Let's release our bubbles together in celebration of Allison's life and the joy she now has in the presence of Jesus." A moment later, all eyes were raised skyward as a clear, sparkling cloud danced in the autumn breeze."Goodbye, Allison," Evelyn whispered. She smiled through her tears. "I'll see you again someday."-Phyllis I. Klomparens

The long procession of cars moved slowly from the school auditorium to the little country cemetery. When they arrived there, Evelyn stood between her parents, holding a damp, wadded tissue. She struggled to keep her tears from overflowing again as some final words were spoken."Today we mourn the loss of Allison, our beloved daughter, sister, and friend," said Pastor Drew. Allison's parents and brother huddled closer together beside her grave, and several other people in the group dabbed their eyes. "But in our grief and sadness, we can take comfort knowing that she is in the presence of Jesus," Pastor Drew continued. "Just think of how wonderful it is for her now. The illness that caused her so much suffering is no longer hindering her--her pain and sorrow are gone." For as long as Evelyn could remember, she and Allison had gone to school and church together. They learned about Jesus when they were little and both trusted Him as their Savior. But now Allison was gone, and Evelyn's heart was sad and lonely. The morning sun shone in a clear blue sky, and a breeze scented with pine trees brushed the upturned faces of Allison's mourning classmates. Each carried a brightly colored bottle of bubbles.The minister's quiet words broke into Evelyn's thoughts. "These bubbles are a picture of the freedom Allison's spirit has today. The Bible tells us that the body is laid to rest in the earth, but the spirit of the person who trusts in Jesus goes to be with Him. Allison's spirit is already at home with Jesus. And like all those who belong to Jesus, she is looking forward to the day of resurrection and the new, eternal body she will receive that will be free from sin, sickness, and death. Because of that promise, we have hope knowing we will see her again."The pastor lifted a bubble wand loaded with suds and held it for a moment. "Let's release our bubbles together in celebration of Allison's life and the joy she now has in the presence of Jesus." A moment later, all eyes were raised skyward as a clear, sparkling cloud danced in the autumn breeze."Goodbye, Allison," Evelyn whispered. She smiled through her tears. "I'll see you again someday."-Phyllis I. Klomparens

Celebration for Allison0f4241d7-af58-4057-8cd8-567dba8570b2Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCelebration for AllisonThe long procession of cars moved slowly from the school auditorium to the little country cemetery. When they arrived there, Evelyn stood between her parents, holding a damp, wadded tissue. She struggled to keep her tears from overflowing again as some final words were spoken."Today we mourn the loss of Allison, our beloved daughter, sister, and friend," said Pastor Drew. Allison's parents and brother huddled closer together beside her grave, and several other people in the group dabbed their eyes. "But in our grief and sadness, we can take comfort knowing that she is in the presence of Jesus," Pastor Drew continued. "Just think of how wonderful it is for her now. The illness that caused her so much suffering is no longer hindering her--her pain and sorrow are gone." For as long as Evelyn could remember, she and Allison had gone to school and church together. They learned about Jesus when they were little and both trusted Him as their Savior. But now Allison was gone, and Evelyn's heart was sad and lonely. The morning sun shone in a clear blue sky, and a breeze scented with pine trees brushed the upturned faces of Allison's mourning classmates. Each carried a brightly colored bottle of bubbles.The minister's quiet words broke into Evelyn's thoughts. "These bubbles are a picture of the freedom Allison's spirit has today. The Bible tells us that the body is laid to rest in the earth, but the spirit of the person who trusts in Jesus goes to be with Him. Allison's spirit is already at home with Jesus. And like all those who belong to Jesus, she is looking forward to the day of resurrection and the new, eternal body she will receive that will be free from sin, sickness, and death. Because of that promise, we have hope knowing we will see her again."The pastor lifted a bubble wand loaded with suds and held it for a moment. "Let's release our bubbles together in celebration of Allison's life and the joy she now has in the presence of Jesus." A moment later, all eyes were raised skyward as a clear, sparkling cloud danced in the autumn breeze."Goodbye, Allison," Evelyn whispered. She smiled through her tears. "I'll see you again someday."-Phyllis I. Klomparens

The long procession of cars moved slowly from the school auditorium to the little country cemetery. When they arrived there, Evelyn stood between her parents, holding a damp, wadded tissue. She struggled to keep her tears from overflowing again as some final words were spoken."Today we mourn the loss of Allison, our beloved daughter, sister, and friend," said Pastor Drew. Allison's parents and brother huddled closer together beside her grave, and several other people in the group dabbed their eyes. "But in our grief and sadness, we can take comfort knowing that she is in the presence of Jesus," Pastor Drew continued. "Just think of how wonderful it is for her now. The illness that caused her so much suffering is no longer hindering her--her pain and sorrow are gone." For as long as Evelyn could remember, she and Allison had gone to school and church together. They learned about Jesus when they were little and both trusted Him as their Savior. But now Allison was gone, and Evelyn's heart was sad and lonely. The morning sun shone in a clear blue sky, and a breeze scented with pine trees brushed the upturned faces of Allison's mourning classmates. Each carried a brightly colored bottle of bubbles.The minister's quiet words broke into Evelyn's thoughts. "These bubbles are a picture of the freedom Allison's spirit has today. The Bible tells us that the body is laid to rest in the earth, but the spirit of the person who trusts in Jesus goes to be with Him. Allison's spirit is already at home with Jesus. And like all those who belong to Jesus, she is looking forward to the day of resurrection and the new, eternal body she will receive that will be free from sin, sickness, and death. Because of that promise, we have hope knowing we will see her again."The pastor lifted a bubble wand loaded with suds and held it for a moment. "Let's release our bubbles together in celebration of Allison's life and the joy she now has in the presence of Jesus." A moment later, all eyes were raised skyward as a clear, sparkling cloud danced in the autumn breeze."Goodbye, Allison," Evelyn whispered. She smiled through her tears. "I'll see you again someday."-Phyllis I. Klomparens

Celebration for Allisone288b3d0-83b3-42d7-95bf-8ff7fb3ae73aWed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2023) Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2023)73567ceb-3d94-4ca8-90a3-0587714cbc73Tue, 14 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2023) Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2023)d45bcbc3-3e81-45b7-91c1-3393c2f8d895Tue, 14 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2023) Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2023)cae25641-6922-4222-88ea-1959d1a99cb7Tue, 14 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2023) Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2023)f6b5b111-29f1-48fd-9861-66b415ad827fTue, 14 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: Love for the Poor The Church’s charity for the poor is a “part of her constant tradition.” Fr. Mike unpacks how the poor are the “true treasure of the Church.” He emphasizes that when we give to the poor what they need, we satisfy the requirements of justice. He also reiterates the importance of mercy and showing mercy to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2443-2449. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church’s charity for the poor is a “part of her constant tradition.” Fr. Mike unpacks how the poor are the “true treasure of the Church.” He emphasizes that when we give to the poor what they need, we satisfy the requirements of justice. He also reiterates the importance of mercy and showing mercy to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2443-2449. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 318: Love for the Poor846494e8-2365-4e97-80bb-2b687d741a1cTue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: Love for the Poor The Church’s charity for the poor is a “part of her constant tradition.” Fr. Mike unpacks how the poor are the “true treasure of the Church.” He emphasizes that when we give to the poor what they need, we satisfy the requirements of justice. He also reiterates the importance of mercy and showing mercy to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2443-2449. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church’s charity for the poor is a “part of her constant tradition.” Fr. Mike unpacks how the poor are the “true treasure of the Church.” He emphasizes that when we give to the poor what they need, we satisfy the requirements of justice. He also reiterates the importance of mercy and showing mercy to others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2443-2449. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 318: Love for the Poor9a0961fe-f134-4bff-88aa-36a798e5c8ceTue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLumps of ClayCecilia walked beside her mother on the way to an open house at her sister Kaylynn's school. "How will we find Kaylynn?" asked Cecilia."She said she'd be in her pottery class," answered Mom, "and she gave me directions to get to it." They soon found the place where Kaylynn was working, and they sat down quietly at the back of the room.The class instructor was at his potter's wheel, demonstrating how to make a clay vase. The students watched and then began work on their own projects. "Kaylynn's good, isn't she?" whispered Cecilia, watching her older sister at work."Yes," said Mom. "The vase she's making will be lovely filled with flowers."Cecilia sighed. "Ben plays baseball, Sienna sings in the choir, and Kaylynn makes pottery. But me, I'm like…" Cecilia gestured toward the instructor's table. "I'm like one of those ugly lumps of clay.""Cecilia," said Mom gently, "the vase Kaylynn is making was a lump of clay like those. And so was the one the instructor is making. Those lumps are the clay the potter uses to make beautiful things."Cecilia looked at the instructor. A tall vase was being shaped by his skillful fingers. "Imagine one of those ugly lumps ending up like that!""You know, we're all like lumps of clay," said Mom. "On our own, we can do nothing. But God is our potter, and He skillfully molds and shapes us into something useful and beautiful. We just need to be pliable and--""What does that mean?" asked Cecilia."Pliable? That means soft and easy to mold," explained Mom. "If the clay is hard, it's also hard to mold it, and if we are stubborn and our hearts are hard--if we insist on doing things our way instead of trusting God--then He needs to soften our hearts before He can shape our lives into something beautiful." She smiled at Cecilia. "You're not an ugly lump of clay. You're a pliable one. You know Jesus, who has softened your heart with His love. Just be patient, and little by little God will begin to show you who He's molding you to be."-Tanya Ferdinandusz

Cecilia walked beside her mother on the way to an open house at her sister Kaylynn's school. "How will we find Kaylynn?" asked Cecilia."She said she'd be in her pottery class," answered Mom, "and she gave me directions to get to it." They soon found the place where Kaylynn was working, and they sat down quietly at the back of the room.The class instructor was at his potter's wheel, demonstrating how to make a clay vase. The students watched and then began work on their own projects. "Kaylynn's good, isn't she?" whispered Cecilia, watching her older sister at work."Yes," said Mom. "The vase she's making will be lovely filled with flowers."Cecilia sighed. "Ben plays baseball, Sienna sings in the choir, and Kaylynn makes pottery. But me, I'm like…" Cecilia gestured toward the instructor's table. "I'm like one of those ugly lumps of clay.""Cecilia," said Mom gently, "the vase Kaylynn is making was a lump of clay like those. And so was the one the instructor is making. Those lumps are the clay the potter uses to make beautiful things."Cecilia looked at the instructor. A tall vase was being shaped by his skillful fingers. "Imagine one of those ugly lumps ending up like that!""You know, we're all like lumps of clay," said Mom. "On our own, we can do nothing. But God is our potter, and He skillfully molds and shapes us into something useful and beautiful. We just need to be pliable and--""What does that mean?" asked Cecilia."Pliable? That means soft and easy to mold," explained Mom. "If the clay is hard, it's also hard to mold it, and if we are stubborn and our hearts are hard--if we insist on doing things our way instead of trusting God--then He needs to soften our hearts before He can shape our lives into something beautiful." She smiled at Cecilia. "You're not an ugly lump of clay. You're a pliable one. You know Jesus, who has softened your heart with His love. Just be patient, and little by little God will begin to show you who He's molding you to be."-Tanya Ferdinandusz

Lumps of Clay3d9d924d-8321-42f8-9750-b00647cc87fbTue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLumps of ClayCecilia walked beside her mother on the way to an open house at her sister Kaylynn's school. "How will we find Kaylynn?" asked Cecilia."She said she'd be in her pottery class," answered Mom, "and she gave me directions to get to it." They soon found the place where Kaylynn was working, and they sat down quietly at the back of the room.The class instructor was at his potter's wheel, demonstrating how to make a clay vase. The students watched and then began work on their own projects. "Kaylynn's good, isn't she?" whispered Cecilia, watching her older sister at work."Yes," said Mom. "The vase she's making will be lovely filled with flowers."Cecilia sighed. "Ben plays baseball, Sienna sings in the choir, and Kaylynn makes pottery. But me, I'm like…" Cecilia gestured toward the instructor's table. "I'm like one of those ugly lumps of clay.""Cecilia," said Mom gently, "the vase Kaylynn is making was a lump of clay like those. And so was the one the instructor is making. Those lumps are the clay the potter uses to make beautiful things."Cecilia looked at the instructor. A tall vase was being shaped by his skillful fingers. "Imagine one of those ugly lumps ending up like that!""You know, we're all like lumps of clay," said Mom. "On our own, we can do nothing. But God is our potter, and He skillfully molds and shapes us into something useful and beautiful. We just need to be pliable and--""What does that mean?" asked Cecilia."Pliable? That means soft and easy to mold," explained Mom. "If the clay is hard, it's also hard to mold it, and if we are stubborn and our hearts are hard--if we insist on doing things our way instead of trusting God--then He needs to soften our hearts before He can shape our lives into something beautiful." She smiled at Cecilia. "You're not an ugly lump of clay. You're a pliable one. You know Jesus, who has softened your heart with His love. Just be patient, and little by little God will begin to show you who He's molding you to be."-Tanya Ferdinandusz

Cecilia walked beside her mother on the way to an open house at her sister Kaylynn's school. "How will we find Kaylynn?" asked Cecilia."She said she'd be in her pottery class," answered Mom, "and she gave me directions to get to it." They soon found the place where Kaylynn was working, and they sat down quietly at the back of the room.The class instructor was at his potter's wheel, demonstrating how to make a clay vase. The students watched and then began work on their own projects. "Kaylynn's good, isn't she?" whispered Cecilia, watching her older sister at work."Yes," said Mom. "The vase she's making will be lovely filled with flowers."Cecilia sighed. "Ben plays baseball, Sienna sings in the choir, and Kaylynn makes pottery. But me, I'm like…" Cecilia gestured toward the instructor's table. "I'm like one of those ugly lumps of clay.""Cecilia," said Mom gently, "the vase Kaylynn is making was a lump of clay like those. And so was the one the instructor is making. Those lumps are the clay the potter uses to make beautiful things."Cecilia looked at the instructor. A tall vase was being shaped by his skillful fingers. "Imagine one of those ugly lumps ending up like that!""You know, we're all like lumps of clay," said Mom. "On our own, we can do nothing. But God is our potter, and He skillfully molds and shapes us into something useful and beautiful. We just need to be pliable and--""What does that mean?" asked Cecilia."Pliable? That means soft and easy to mold," explained Mom. "If the clay is hard, it's also hard to mold it, and if we are stubborn and our hearts are hard--if we insist on doing things our way instead of trusting God--then He needs to soften our hearts before He can shape our lives into something beautiful." She smiled at Cecilia. "You're not an ugly lump of clay. You're a pliable one. You know Jesus, who has softened your heart with His love. Just be patient, and little by little God will begin to show you who He's molding you to be."-Tanya Ferdinandusz

Lumps of Clay948f174c-1b95-490c-a5f8-6a1953c732b3Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsInner DemonsMost of us are pretty negative in our own heads. We tend not to speak kindly to ourselves. At first glance, that might not seem that important, right? What if I claim to you that how you speak to yourself is actually critically important to the success and peace of your family? Join me in this episode as I discuss the responsibility and power we husbands and fathers have to create and point towards the good via our words. You are made in the image and likeness of God. Your words, spoken and unspoken, are creative! What sort of future are you creating? This inner voice can be either demonic or angelic. One leads to darkness, destruction, and grinding of teeth. The other leads your family closer towards heaven. Which will you choose?

Most of us are pretty negative in our own heads. We tend not to speak kindly to ourselves. At first glance, that might not seem that important, right? What if I claim to you that how you speak to yourself is actually critically important to the success and peace of your family? Join me in this episode as I discuss the responsibility and power we husbands and fathers have to create and point towards the good via our words. You are made in the image and likeness of God. Your words, spoken and unspoken, are creative! What sort of future are you creating? This inner voice can be either demonic or angelic. One leads to darkness, destruction, and grinding of teeth. The other leads your family closer towards heaven. Which will you choose?

fullInner Demons541226b7-055d-489d-ae6d-8052e05b805bMon, 13 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFormer No.1 Pick-Up Artist: “We’re Wired to Cheat After 7 Years”, “I Was In A Relationship With My Mum”, The True Danger Of Porn: Neil StraussWhat can the former world’s best pick up artist and now recovered sex addict teach you about love? In this new episode Steven sits down with 10x New York Times bestselling author, Neil Strauss. Neil Strauss is a former music critic, cultural reporter and ghostwriter, he is best known for his books, ‘The Game’ and ‘Rules Of The Game’ which documented the secret world of pickup artists. In this conversation Neil and Steven discuss topics, such as: How he went to rehab to overcome sex addiction His emotional evolution How he redefined his idea of love Dealing with a toxic relationship with a parent The reasons people have commitment issues Why dating is so hard Three steps for healing trauma How we are wired to cheat after 7 years in a relationship Why marriage is now a tick box exercise How to attract a perfect partner Why all relationship issues are historical The dangers of masturbation and porn What he learned as Kevin Hart’s ghostwriter The one attribute that made Kevin Hart a success Kevin Hart’s key to resistance How to overcome fear of abandonment Why your childhood is the reason behind your relationship problems The 5 things men need to do to find love How to break out of a toxic dating cycle Why checking a partners phone is cheating Living in a separate world when you cheat You can purchase Neil’s most recent book, ‘The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships’, here: https://amzn.to/3u9gm17 You can purchase Neil's book, 'The Game: Undercover in the Secret Society of Pickup Artists', here: https://amzn.to/3udYx13 Follow Neil: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QAzZ9I Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MEH0FA Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can the former world’s best pick up artist and now recovered sex addict teach you about love? In this new episode Steven sits down with 10x New York Times bestselling author, Neil Strauss. Neil Strauss is a former music critic, cultural reporter and ghostwriter, he is best known for his books, ‘The Game’ and ‘Rules Of The Game’ which documented the secret world of pickup artists. In this conversation Neil and Steven discuss topics, such as: How he went to rehab to overcome sex addiction His emotional evolution How he redefined his idea of love Dealing with a toxic relationship with a parent The reasons people have commitment issues Why dating is so hard Three steps for healing trauma How we are wired to cheat after 7 years in a relationship Why marriage is now a tick box exercise How to attract a perfect partner Why all relationship issues are historical The dangers of masturbation and porn What he learned as Kevin Hart’s ghostwriter The one attribute that made Kevin Hart a success Kevin Hart’s key to resistance How to overcome fear of abandonment Why your childhood is the reason behind your relationship problems The 5 things men need to do to find love How to break out of a toxic dating cycle Why checking a partners phone is cheating Living in a separate world when you cheat You can purchase Neil’s most recent book, ‘The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships’, here: https://amzn.to/3u9gm17 You can purchase Neil's book, 'The Game: Undercover in the Secret Society of Pickup Artists', here: https://amzn.to/3udYx13 Follow Neil: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QAzZ9I Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MEH0FA Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFormer No.1 Pick-Up Artist: “We’re Wired to Cheat After 7 Years”, “I Was In A Relationship With My Mum”, The True Danger Of Porn: Neil Straussaa03015d-1857-4188-99d7-4fac4f540422Mon, 13 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +00004339https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2023)eea591eb-c1e2-4e7a-816d-5f32f13ca407Mon, 13 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2023)85284706-db95-4483-8269-6443d369a7a6Mon, 13 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2023)bef09092-3793-4d23-9bf2-0afb8bf41aaaMon, 13 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2023)1ab350b2-792a-45e6-8dea-ecdcd2a2ff50Mon, 13 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: International Justice and Solidarity Internationally, there is often a large gap in the resources between countries. The Catechism explains the justice and solidarity that should exist among all nations, rich and poor. Rich nations have a duty of solidarity, charity, and justice to support nations who are unable to fully ensure their own development. Fr. Mike emphasizes that direct aid is not all the Church advocates for, but that we also have a duty to help reform these nations. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2437-2442. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Internationally, there is often a large gap in the resources between countries. The Catechism explains the justice and solidarity that should exist among all nations, rich and poor. Rich nations have a duty of solidarity, charity, and justice to support nations who are unable to fully ensure their own development. Fr. Mike emphasizes that direct aid is not all the Church advocates for, but that we also have a duty to help reform these nations. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2437-2442. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 317: International Justice and Solidarity530fb8b7-17f7-4e94-9046-c554870d24d3Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: International Justice and Solidarity Internationally, there is often a large gap in the resources between countries. The Catechism explains the justice and solidarity that should exist among all nations, rich and poor. Rich nations have a duty of solidarity, charity, and justice to support nations who are unable to fully ensure their own development. Fr. Mike emphasizes that direct aid is not all the Church advocates for, but that we also have a duty to help reform these nations. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2437-2442. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Internationally, there is often a large gap in the resources between countries. The Catechism explains the justice and solidarity that should exist among all nations, rich and poor. Rich nations have a duty of solidarity, charity, and justice to support nations who are unable to fully ensure their own development. Fr. Mike emphasizes that direct aid is not all the Church advocates for, but that we also have a duty to help reform these nations. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2437-2442. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 317: International Justice and Solidarity8763603a-15f3-4396-b069-fb8e37d4a876Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Measuring StickKoen stood next to the wall, holding himself as straight as possible. His father made a chalk mark just above his head. When Koen stepped aside, Dad began to measure the distance from the floor to the mark. "Let me do it," pleaded Brock, Koen's little brother. Brock was studying measurements in school, and he had been measuring things all week.When Dad nodded and moved to the side, Brock climbed on a chair to measure Koen. "Wow!" Brock marveled after a moment. "You're almost six feet tall already.""What?" exclaimed Koen. "That can't be right." He looked at the stick Brock was holding. "What kind of measuring stick are you using, anyway?""It's one I made," Brock said proudly, holding up the brightly painted stick. "Dad was using the yardstick, so I made my own. I think it looks about right.""Well, it's wrong," said Koen. "You have to use a regular yardstick, don't you, Dad?""That's right," said Dad. "An inaccurate measuring stick will give the wrong measurements." He compared the yardstick he'd been using to Brock's stick. "This one is definitely off by quite a bit. Sorry, Brock, but you can't just use your own ideas about how long a foot is." Dad shook his head. "You're not alone though. A lot of people use their own self-made measuring sticks." "They do?" said Koen. "I don't know anybody who's made their own measuring stick--except for Brock.""I wasn't thinking of an actual measuring stick. I was thinking of how many of us use our own ideas to measure how good we are," Dad explained. "We may expect to get to heaven because we think the good things we do outweigh the bad ones. But that would be measuring ourselves based on our own rules, not God's.""We need to go by what He tells us in the Bible, don't we?" Koen said.Dad nodded. "And the Bible says, 'All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.' We all fail to measure up to His perfect standard. That's why we need forgiveness. It's why we need Jesus to remove our sin and give us His righteousness, or goodness. God says it's only through faith in Jesus, the perfect Son of God, that we can be saved and have eternal life."-Mary Rose Pearson

Koen stood next to the wall, holding himself as straight as possible. His father made a chalk mark just above his head. When Koen stepped aside, Dad began to measure the distance from the floor to the mark. "Let me do it," pleaded Brock, Koen's little brother. Brock was studying measurements in school, and he had been measuring things all week.When Dad nodded and moved to the side, Brock climbed on a chair to measure Koen. "Wow!" Brock marveled after a moment. "You're almost six feet tall already.""What?" exclaimed Koen. "That can't be right." He looked at the stick Brock was holding. "What kind of measuring stick are you using, anyway?""It's one I made," Brock said proudly, holding up the brightly painted stick. "Dad was using the yardstick, so I made my own. I think it looks about right.""Well, it's wrong," said Koen. "You have to use a regular yardstick, don't you, Dad?""That's right," said Dad. "An inaccurate measuring stick will give the wrong measurements." He compared the yardstick he'd been using to Brock's stick. "This one is definitely off by quite a bit. Sorry, Brock, but you can't just use your own ideas about how long a foot is." Dad shook his head. "You're not alone though. A lot of people use their own self-made measuring sticks." "They do?" said Koen. "I don't know anybody who's made their own measuring stick--except for Brock.""I wasn't thinking of an actual measuring stick. I was thinking of how many of us use our own ideas to measure how good we are," Dad explained. "We may expect to get to heaven because we think the good things we do outweigh the bad ones. But that would be measuring ourselves based on our own rules, not God's.""We need to go by what He tells us in the Bible, don't we?" Koen said.Dad nodded. "And the Bible says, 'All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.' We all fail to measure up to His perfect standard. That's why we need forgiveness. It's why we need Jesus to remove our sin and give us His righteousness, or goodness. God says it's only through faith in Jesus, the perfect Son of God, that we can be saved and have eternal life."-Mary Rose Pearson

The Measuring Stick119550d6-d2bc-4e9f-8b22-9d09aecc27b9Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Measuring StickKoen stood next to the wall, holding himself as straight as possible. His father made a chalk mark just above his head. When Koen stepped aside, Dad began to measure the distance from the floor to the mark. "Let me do it," pleaded Brock, Koen's little brother. Brock was studying measurements in school, and he had been measuring things all week.When Dad nodded and moved to the side, Brock climbed on a chair to measure Koen. "Wow!" Brock marveled after a moment. "You're almost six feet tall already.""What?" exclaimed Koen. "That can't be right." He looked at the stick Brock was holding. "What kind of measuring stick are you using, anyway?""It's one I made," Brock said proudly, holding up the brightly painted stick. "Dad was using the yardstick, so I made my own. I think it looks about right.""Well, it's wrong," said Koen. "You have to use a regular yardstick, don't you, Dad?""That's right," said Dad. "An inaccurate measuring stick will give the wrong measurements." He compared the yardstick he'd been using to Brock's stick. "This one is definitely off by quite a bit. Sorry, Brock, but you can't just use your own ideas about how long a foot is." Dad shook his head. "You're not alone though. A lot of people use their own self-made measuring sticks." "They do?" said Koen. "I don't know anybody who's made their own measuring stick--except for Brock.""I wasn't thinking of an actual measuring stick. I was thinking of how many of us use our own ideas to measure how good we are," Dad explained. "We may expect to get to heaven because we think the good things we do outweigh the bad ones. But that would be measuring ourselves based on our own rules, not God's.""We need to go by what He tells us in the Bible, don't we?" Koen said.Dad nodded. "And the Bible says, 'All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.' We all fail to measure up to His perfect standard. That's why we need forgiveness. It's why we need Jesus to remove our sin and give us His righteousness, or goodness. God says it's only through faith in Jesus, the perfect Son of God, that we can be saved and have eternal life."-Mary Rose Pearson

Koen stood next to the wall, holding himself as straight as possible. His father made a chalk mark just above his head. When Koen stepped aside, Dad began to measure the distance from the floor to the mark. "Let me do it," pleaded Brock, Koen's little brother. Brock was studying measurements in school, and he had been measuring things all week.When Dad nodded and moved to the side, Brock climbed on a chair to measure Koen. "Wow!" Brock marveled after a moment. "You're almost six feet tall already.""What?" exclaimed Koen. "That can't be right." He looked at the stick Brock was holding. "What kind of measuring stick are you using, anyway?""It's one I made," Brock said proudly, holding up the brightly painted stick. "Dad was using the yardstick, so I made my own. I think it looks about right.""Well, it's wrong," said Koen. "You have to use a regular yardstick, don't you, Dad?""That's right," said Dad. "An inaccurate measuring stick will give the wrong measurements." He compared the yardstick he'd been using to Brock's stick. "This one is definitely off by quite a bit. Sorry, Brock, but you can't just use your own ideas about how long a foot is." Dad shook his head. "You're not alone though. A lot of people use their own self-made measuring sticks." "They do?" said Koen. "I don't know anybody who's made their own measuring stick--except for Brock.""I wasn't thinking of an actual measuring stick. I was thinking of how many of us use our own ideas to measure how good we are," Dad explained. "We may expect to get to heaven because we think the good things we do outweigh the bad ones. But that would be measuring ourselves based on our own rules, not God's.""We need to go by what He tells us in the Bible, don't we?" Koen said.Dad nodded. "And the Bible says, 'All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.' We all fail to measure up to His perfect standard. That's why we need forgiveness. It's why we need Jesus to remove our sin and give us His righteousness, or goodness. God says it's only through faith in Jesus, the perfect Son of God, that we can be saved and have eternal life."-Mary Rose Pearson

The Measuring Sticka7a3c2bc-ef88-47b8-a8ff-d3206366cab5Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2023) Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2023)62587404-0c9b-4cb1-b1d9-1239ead7cff7Sun, 12 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2023) Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2023)660cccea-c590-4190-be53-0ee93645db85Sun, 12 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2023) Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2023)bf4447ac-1756-4583-a374-f3d20c0bb1baSun, 12 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2023) Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2023)b52f5c1a-e0d4-4884-bfce-f36cb1860367Sun, 12 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Labor and Social Justice Work is both a gift and a duty. Today, we explore how labor can impact man’s dignity and unite us to Jesus, the carpenter. Fr. Mike emphasizes that work should not be ordered towards economic gain, but rather, it should be ordered toward man’s dignity and the human community. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2426-2436. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Work is both a gift and a duty. Today, we explore how labor can impact man’s dignity and unite us to Jesus, the carpenter. Fr. Mike emphasizes that work should not be ordered towards economic gain, but rather, it should be ordered toward man’s dignity and the human community. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2426-2436. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 316: Labor and Social Justice844894c7-c291-457a-970f-5ec293a20773Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Labor and Social Justice Work is both a gift and a duty. Today, we explore how labor can impact man’s dignity and unite us to Jesus, the carpenter. Fr. Mike emphasizes that work should not be ordered towards economic gain, but rather, it should be ordered toward man’s dignity and the human community. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2426-2436. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Work is both a gift and a duty. Today, we explore how labor can impact man’s dignity and unite us to Jesus, the carpenter. Fr. Mike emphasizes that work should not be ordered towards economic gain, but rather, it should be ordered toward man’s dignity and the human community. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2426-2436. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 316: Labor and Social Justiceda6196a7-6a23-4893-96da-1c91008c0750Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTaming Your TongueKaylee threw down her phone and fell back on her bed. I can't believe Emma isn't inviting me to her party. I thought we were friends! Just then Mom walked into her room. "Kaylee, please make your bed and take your laundry basket to the laundry room." Kaylee groaned. "I don't feel like doing it right now, Mom. You're on the way to the laundry room, so why don't you take it yourself.""Kaylee! Do not talk to me like that. We each have chores we have to do. One of yours is to make your bed and pick up your room.""I'll do it later," Kaylee said.Mom frowned at her. "Kaylee," she said in a warning tone.Kaylee got up and started to smooth out her sheets. "I'm not sure why I talked back to you. I guess I felt angry because Emma just told me I wasn't invited to her party." She sighed as she fluffed her pillow. "Emma's attitude sometimes changes for no reason, and she can really hurt my feelings. One minute she's talking about all the fun we had at youth group, and the next she's telling me I'm not invited to her party. It's like her words turn instantly rude!" She looked at her mom. "But then I just did the same thing to you, didn't I? What makes us change like that?" "Sometimes feeling disappointed or mad can make us want to hurt others," replied Mom. "We need to watch what we say when we feel upset or hurt. And if we do sin with our words, we should ask for forgiveness right away--from both God and the person we hurt." Mom put an arm around Kaylee. "Remember that Jesus loves you, me, and Emma all the same. He forgives us when we hurt others with our words, and He'll also help us speak in a loving way, even when we feel upset."Kaylee nodded. "I'm sorry, Mom. I guess I was upset at Emma and took it out on you." She sighed. "I was really looking forward to Emma's party. Now what am I supposed to do?""Well," said Mom, "Jesus forgives us when we hurt others, and He also helps us forgive others when they hurt us."-Christine Collier

Kaylee threw down her phone and fell back on her bed. I can't believe Emma isn't inviting me to her party. I thought we were friends! Just then Mom walked into her room. "Kaylee, please make your bed and take your laundry basket to the laundry room." Kaylee groaned. "I don't feel like doing it right now, Mom. You're on the way to the laundry room, so why don't you take it yourself.""Kaylee! Do not talk to me like that. We each have chores we have to do. One of yours is to make your bed and pick up your room.""I'll do it later," Kaylee said.Mom frowned at her. "Kaylee," she said in a warning tone.Kaylee got up and started to smooth out her sheets. "I'm not sure why I talked back to you. I guess I felt angry because Emma just told me I wasn't invited to her party." She sighed as she fluffed her pillow. "Emma's attitude sometimes changes for no reason, and she can really hurt my feelings. One minute she's talking about all the fun we had at youth group, and the next she's telling me I'm not invited to her party. It's like her words turn instantly rude!" She looked at her mom. "But then I just did the same thing to you, didn't I? What makes us change like that?" "Sometimes feeling disappointed or mad can make us want to hurt others," replied Mom. "We need to watch what we say when we feel upset or hurt. And if we do sin with our words, we should ask for forgiveness right away--from both God and the person we hurt." Mom put an arm around Kaylee. "Remember that Jesus loves you, me, and Emma all the same. He forgives us when we hurt others with our words, and He'll also help us speak in a loving way, even when we feel upset."Kaylee nodded. "I'm sorry, Mom. I guess I was upset at Emma and took it out on you." She sighed. "I was really looking forward to Emma's party. Now what am I supposed to do?""Well," said Mom, "Jesus forgives us when we hurt others, and He also helps us forgive others when they hurt us."-Christine Collier

Taming Your Tongue540b499c-042d-4f91-97ab-32f819ec3365Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTaming Your TongueKaylee threw down her phone and fell back on her bed. I can't believe Emma isn't inviting me to her party. I thought we were friends! Just then Mom walked into her room. "Kaylee, please make your bed and take your laundry basket to the laundry room." Kaylee groaned. "I don't feel like doing it right now, Mom. You're on the way to the laundry room, so why don't you take it yourself.""Kaylee! Do not talk to me like that. We each have chores we have to do. One of yours is to make your bed and pick up your room.""I'll do it later," Kaylee said.Mom frowned at her. "Kaylee," she said in a warning tone.Kaylee got up and started to smooth out her sheets. "I'm not sure why I talked back to you. I guess I felt angry because Emma just told me I wasn't invited to her party." She sighed as she fluffed her pillow. "Emma's attitude sometimes changes for no reason, and she can really hurt my feelings. One minute she's talking about all the fun we had at youth group, and the next she's telling me I'm not invited to her party. It's like her words turn instantly rude!" She looked at her mom. "But then I just did the same thing to you, didn't I? What makes us change like that?" "Sometimes feeling disappointed or mad can make us want to hurt others," replied Mom. "We need to watch what we say when we feel upset or hurt. And if we do sin with our words, we should ask for forgiveness right away--from both God and the person we hurt." Mom put an arm around Kaylee. "Remember that Jesus loves you, me, and Emma all the same. He forgives us when we hurt others with our words, and He'll also help us speak in a loving way, even when we feel upset."Kaylee nodded. "I'm sorry, Mom. I guess I was upset at Emma and took it out on you." She sighed. "I was really looking forward to Emma's party. Now what am I supposed to do?""Well," said Mom, "Jesus forgives us when we hurt others, and He also helps us forgive others when they hurt us."-Christine Collier

Kaylee threw down her phone and fell back on her bed. I can't believe Emma isn't inviting me to her party. I thought we were friends! Just then Mom walked into her room. "Kaylee, please make your bed and take your laundry basket to the laundry room." Kaylee groaned. "I don't feel like doing it right now, Mom. You're on the way to the laundry room, so why don't you take it yourself.""Kaylee! Do not talk to me like that. We each have chores we have to do. One of yours is to make your bed and pick up your room.""I'll do it later," Kaylee said.Mom frowned at her. "Kaylee," she said in a warning tone.Kaylee got up and started to smooth out her sheets. "I'm not sure why I talked back to you. I guess I felt angry because Emma just told me I wasn't invited to her party." She sighed as she fluffed her pillow. "Emma's attitude sometimes changes for no reason, and she can really hurt my feelings. One minute she's talking about all the fun we had at youth group, and the next she's telling me I'm not invited to her party. It's like her words turn instantly rude!" She looked at her mom. "But then I just did the same thing to you, didn't I? What makes us change like that?" "Sometimes feeling disappointed or mad can make us want to hurt others," replied Mom. "We need to watch what we say when we feel upset or hurt. And if we do sin with our words, we should ask for forgiveness right away--from both God and the person we hurt." Mom put an arm around Kaylee. "Remember that Jesus loves you, me, and Emma all the same. He forgives us when we hurt others with our words, and He'll also help us speak in a loving way, even when we feel upset."Kaylee nodded. "I'm sorry, Mom. I guess I was upset at Emma and took it out on you." She sighed. "I was really looking forward to Emma's party. Now what am I supposed to do?""Well," said Mom, "Jesus forgives us when we hurt others, and He also helps us forgive others when they hurt us."-Christine Collier

Taming Your Tongueeaa3ceb9-06e3-41a6-9e1f-6ef4b1aa0ed5Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/12/23 Based On a True Story: Kakangelion To join in the mission of bulldogCatholic through this year's Give to the Max campaign, please donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. There's good news and there's bad news. We have heard the first part (Act One) of the Good News. But before we can move forward, we need to be aware of and understand why things are so broken. Before anything else, we need the bad news. Mass Readings from November 12, 2023: Wisdom 6:12-16 Psalms 63:2-81 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13

To join in the mission of bulldogCatholic through this year's Give to the Max campaign, please donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. There's good news and there's bad news. We have heard the first part (Act One) of the Good News. But before we can move forward, we need to be aware of and understand why things are so broken. Before anything else, we need the bad news. Mass Readings from November 12, 2023: Wisdom 6:12-16 Psalms 63:2-81 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13

full11/12/23 Based On a True Story: Kakangelion09a1ddaf-a487-4f50-b25e-6e017e55cbcaSat, 11 Nov 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/12/23 Based On a True Story: Kakangelion To join in the mission of bulldogCatholic through this year's Give to the Max campaign, please donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. There's good news and there's bad news. We have heard the first part (Act One) of the Good News. But before we can move forward, we need to be aware of and understand why things are so broken. Before anything else, we need the bad news. Mass Readings from November 12, 2023: Wisdom 6:12-16 Psalms 63:2-81 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13

To join in the mission of bulldogCatholic through this year's Give to the Max campaign, please donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. There's good news and there's bad news. We have heard the first part (Act One) of the Good News. But before we can move forward, we need to be aware of and understand why things are so broken. Before anything else, we need the bad news. Mass Readings from November 12, 2023: Wisdom 6:12-16 Psalms 63:2-81 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13

full11/12/23 Based On a True Story: Kakangelionf06efded-9c83-4459-a3d0-924f65869da9Sat, 11 Nov 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/12/23 Based On a True Story: Kakangelion To join in the mission of bulldogCatholic through this year's Give to the Max campaign, please donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. There's good news and there's bad news. We have heard the first part (Act One) of the Good News. But before we can move forward, we need to be aware of and understand why things are so broken. Before anything else, we need the bad news. Mass Readings from November 12, 2023: Wisdom 6:12-16 Psalms 63:2-81 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13

To join in the mission of bulldogCatholic through this year's Give to the Max campaign, please donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. There's good news and there's bad news. We have heard the first part (Act One) of the Good News. But before we can move forward, we need to be aware of and understand why things are so broken. Before anything else, we need the bad news. Mass Readings from November 12, 2023: Wisdom 6:12-16 Psalms 63:2-81 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13

full11/12/23 Based On a True Story: Kakangelion29a7938c-3a92-43fc-a63a-dd731bb2df3fSat, 11 Nov 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2023) In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2023)2e7c9af0-ae7a-4b42-b8ab-0808fabd9533Sat, 11 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2023) In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2023)14e32be9-5419-4084-b9f9-e15c566588a7Sat, 11 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2023) In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2023)9eb32db5-317e-48be-b70f-a6ad915fe1d0Sat, 11 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2023) In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2023)3bd9d625-a621-4976-80ed-153c0e8d265dSat, 11 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Church’s Social Doctrine Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine both our respect for the integrity of creation as well as the Church’s broader social doctrine. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we owe animals kindness because they have been entrusted to our stewardship, but also that we must have a balanced relationship with them. He then goes on to examine the Church’s Social Doctrine in our postmodern world, focusing on capitalism, socialism, and communism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2415-2425. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine both our respect for the integrity of creation as well as the Church’s broader social doctrine. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we owe animals kindness because they have been entrusted to our stewardship, but also that we must have a balanced relationship with them. He then goes on to examine the Church’s Social Doctrine in our postmodern world, focusing on capitalism, socialism, and communism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2415-2425. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 315: The Church’s Social Doctrinefdbfd838-52a1-4e65-ae53-4fbf17aaba2dSat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Church’s Social Doctrine Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine both our respect for the integrity of creation as well as the Church’s broader social doctrine. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we owe animals kindness because they have been entrusted to our stewardship, but also that we must have a balanced relationship with them. He then goes on to examine the Church’s Social Doctrine in our postmodern world, focusing on capitalism, socialism, and communism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2415-2425. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine both our respect for the integrity of creation as well as the Church’s broader social doctrine. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we owe animals kindness because they have been entrusted to our stewardship, but also that we must have a balanced relationship with them. He then goes on to examine the Church’s Social Doctrine in our postmodern world, focusing on capitalism, socialism, and communism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2415-2425. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 315: The Church’s Social Doctrineb256f993-6677-4c99-95dd-c783a33a4ddfSat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs He Really My Neighbor?Daniel usually loved going to science club at the library. Since he was homeschooled, it was fun meeting other kids his age and getting to learn with them. But lately, Daniel had been coming home from science club feeling down and irritated."Daniel, what's going on?" Mom asked when she picked him up outside the library. "I've noticed that you don't seem to be yourself after club anymore. Is something bothering you?""Someone is bothering me, not something!" Daniel replied in frustration. "There's a new boy named Oliver at club who believes that the world and everything in it was accidently made by some big explosion, not by God. He talks about it all the time, and I hate it. I wish he wasn't there!""That's challenging, Dan, and I can see why you're feeling frustrated. But do you know that Oliver is your neighbor?""No, he's not!" Daniel responded. "He lives on the other side of town and goes to the big elementary school there.""I'm not talking about where Oliver lives, Daniel. In the Bible, Jesus taught His followers to love all people as if they were good neighbors and to show them kindness and respect. And He used a story about a Samaritan man to do it.""I remember that story. But I never understood what a Samaritan was or why it was important that he helped the man who got robbed.""In Bible times, Samaritans didn't believe everything that God's people, the Israelites, believed," Mom explained. "Because of this, many of the Israelites looked down on the Samaritan people and didn't want to have anything to do with them. Yet Jesus used a Samaritan man as an example of how to show love to people who are different from us. Like the Samaritan, we need to treat those who are different from us as neighbors because Jesus loves them so much He died for them too. Can you think of some ways you could treat Oliver like a neighbor?""Well, I guess I could try talking to him and asking him questions," said Daniel."Exactly!" said Mom. "And who knows? Maybe you'll have the opportunity to tell Oliver about who God is and how His creation shows His power and goodness. Let's pray and ask God to help you be a good neighbor to Oliver."-Ashleigh Awosika

Daniel usually loved going to science club at the library. Since he was homeschooled, it was fun meeting other kids his age and getting to learn with them. But lately, Daniel had been coming home from science club feeling down and irritated."Daniel, what's going on?" Mom asked when she picked him up outside the library. "I've noticed that you don't seem to be yourself after club anymore. Is something bothering you?""Someone is bothering me, not something!" Daniel replied in frustration. "There's a new boy named Oliver at club who believes that the world and everything in it was accidently made by some big explosion, not by God. He talks about it all the time, and I hate it. I wish he wasn't there!""That's challenging, Dan, and I can see why you're feeling frustrated. But do you know that Oliver is your neighbor?""No, he's not!" Daniel responded. "He lives on the other side of town and goes to the big elementary school there.""I'm not talking about where Oliver lives, Daniel. In the Bible, Jesus taught His followers to love all people as if they were good neighbors and to show them kindness and respect. And He used a story about a Samaritan man to do it.""I remember that story. But I never understood what a Samaritan was or why it was important that he helped the man who got robbed.""In Bible times, Samaritans didn't believe everything that God's people, the Israelites, believed," Mom explained. "Because of this, many of the Israelites looked down on the Samaritan people and didn't want to have anything to do with them. Yet Jesus used a Samaritan man as an example of how to show love to people who are different from us. Like the Samaritan, we need to treat those who are different from us as neighbors because Jesus loves them so much He died for them too. Can you think of some ways you could treat Oliver like a neighbor?""Well, I guess I could try talking to him and asking him questions," said Daniel."Exactly!" said Mom. "And who knows? Maybe you'll have the opportunity to tell Oliver about who God is and how His creation shows His power and goodness. Let's pray and ask God to help you be a good neighbor to Oliver."-Ashleigh Awosika

Is He Really My Neighbor?eca8ebe8-1921-4ee6-a50a-deb840da91a9Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs He Really My Neighbor?Daniel usually loved going to science club at the library. Since he was homeschooled, it was fun meeting other kids his age and getting to learn with them. But lately, Daniel had been coming home from science club feeling down and irritated."Daniel, what's going on?" Mom asked when she picked him up outside the library. "I've noticed that you don't seem to be yourself after club anymore. Is something bothering you?""Someone is bothering me, not something!" Daniel replied in frustration. "There's a new boy named Oliver at club who believes that the world and everything in it was accidently made by some big explosion, not by God. He talks about it all the time, and I hate it. I wish he wasn't there!""That's challenging, Dan, and I can see why you're feeling frustrated. But do you know that Oliver is your neighbor?""No, he's not!" Daniel responded. "He lives on the other side of town and goes to the big elementary school there.""I'm not talking about where Oliver lives, Daniel. In the Bible, Jesus taught His followers to love all people as if they were good neighbors and to show them kindness and respect. And He used a story about a Samaritan man to do it.""I remember that story. But I never understood what a Samaritan was or why it was important that he helped the man who got robbed.""In Bible times, Samaritans didn't believe everything that God's people, the Israelites, believed," Mom explained. "Because of this, many of the Israelites looked down on the Samaritan people and didn't want to have anything to do with them. Yet Jesus used a Samaritan man as an example of how to show love to people who are different from us. Like the Samaritan, we need to treat those who are different from us as neighbors because Jesus loves them so much He died for them too. Can you think of some ways you could treat Oliver like a neighbor?""Well, I guess I could try talking to him and asking him questions," said Daniel."Exactly!" said Mom. "And who knows? Maybe you'll have the opportunity to tell Oliver about who God is and how His creation shows His power and goodness. Let's pray and ask God to help you be a good neighbor to Oliver."-Ashleigh Awosika

Daniel usually loved going to science club at the library. Since he was homeschooled, it was fun meeting other kids his age and getting to learn with them. But lately, Daniel had been coming home from science club feeling down and irritated."Daniel, what's going on?" Mom asked when she picked him up outside the library. "I've noticed that you don't seem to be yourself after club anymore. Is something bothering you?""Someone is bothering me, not something!" Daniel replied in frustration. "There's a new boy named Oliver at club who believes that the world and everything in it was accidently made by some big explosion, not by God. He talks about it all the time, and I hate it. I wish he wasn't there!""That's challenging, Dan, and I can see why you're feeling frustrated. But do you know that Oliver is your neighbor?""No, he's not!" Daniel responded. "He lives on the other side of town and goes to the big elementary school there.""I'm not talking about where Oliver lives, Daniel. In the Bible, Jesus taught His followers to love all people as if they were good neighbors and to show them kindness and respect. And He used a story about a Samaritan man to do it.""I remember that story. But I never understood what a Samaritan was or why it was important that he helped the man who got robbed.""In Bible times, Samaritans didn't believe everything that God's people, the Israelites, believed," Mom explained. "Because of this, many of the Israelites looked down on the Samaritan people and didn't want to have anything to do with them. Yet Jesus used a Samaritan man as an example of how to show love to people who are different from us. Like the Samaritan, we need to treat those who are different from us as neighbors because Jesus loves them so much He died for them too. Can you think of some ways you could treat Oliver like a neighbor?""Well, I guess I could try talking to him and asking him questions," said Daniel."Exactly!" said Mom. "And who knows? Maybe you'll have the opportunity to tell Oliver about who God is and how His creation shows His power and goodness. Let's pray and ask God to help you be a good neighbor to Oliver."-Ashleigh Awosika

Is He Really My Neighbor?8b09cc5f-f317-48aa-aa46-e388a99468bbSat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJeanine Amapola & Madison Prewett Troutt | Girls Gone BibleGGB GANG! HELP US GIVE A WARM WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS AND SWEET FRIENDS-- JEANINE AMAPOLA AND MADISON PREWETT TROUTT! Jeanine is the host of the  @HappyandHealthyPodcast and Madi is a Christian influencer, speaker, and author. We traveled to Texas to spend some time with these beautiful women of God and bond over our love for JESUS. We talk about singleness, dating, engagements, and marriage! We have a very vulnerable conversation about purity, saving yourself for marriage and sex within the context of marriage. Jeanine and Madi are incredible examples of Godly women and the best role models for girls to look up to. We really encourage you to follow them on their social platforms and follow along their faith journeys. @jeanineamapola @madiprew We love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

GGB GANG! HELP US GIVE A WARM WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS AND SWEET FRIENDS-- JEANINE AMAPOLA AND MADISON PREWETT TROUTT! Jeanine is the host of the  @HappyandHealthyPodcast and Madi is a Christian influencer, speaker, and author. We traveled to Texas to spend some time with these beautiful women of God and bond over our love for JESUS. We talk about singleness, dating, engagements, and marriage! We have a very vulnerable conversation about purity, saving yourself for marriage and sex within the context of marriage. Jeanine and Madi are incredible examples of Godly women and the best role models for girls to look up to. We really encourage you to follow them on their social platforms and follow along their faith journeys. @jeanineamapola @madiprew We love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullJeanine Amapola & Madison Prewett Troutt | Girls Gone Bibleaa8cb914-c671-49e0-88cb-cbd381e61734Fri, 10 Nov 2023 21:34:29 +00004175https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS1 EP8. Why Do I Still Doubt GOD?Hey y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI where our host, Ally, is breaking down scripture again ! She mentions one of her favorite verses from Matthew and talks about the struggle of keeping our faith even when we&#39;ve already SEEN God&#39;s blessings in our lives. Why do we lose sight of Him when He&#39;s already shown us His Goodness?? We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey y&#39;all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI where our host, Ally, is breaking down scripture again ! She mentions one of her favorite verses from Matthew and talks about the struggle of keeping our faith even when we&#39;ve already SEEN God&#39;s blessings in our lives. Why do we lose sight of Him when He&#39;s already shown us His Goodness?? We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.8M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS1 EP8. Why Do I Still Doubt GOD?e07d5536-41a0-4690-9175-141a88c8577cFri, 10 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 135: Master The Art Of Controlling That Negative Voice: Yung Pueblo In this moment, bestselling poet and author, Yung Pueblo discusses his mission in raising self-awareness and making people realise that healing is possible. When he was younger he believed that if you were sick mentally it was just something you had to deal with for life, however by radically changing himself through meditation and a different environment, he realised that healing is necessary to living a better life. Over time the difficult moments in our past build up in our mind, and we repeat cycles of thought and behaviour, healing allows us the freedom to escape this. However, Yung Pueblo believes the biggest challenge is that people doubt their own power and don’t understand their capacity, distracting themselves from their emotions. Instead we need to sit and embrace these difficult emotions that make us feel uncomfortable and be radically honest with ourself. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/3CxFf11KAEb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Yung Pueblo: https://www.instagram.com/yung_pueblo/?hl=en https://yungpueblo.com/about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, bestselling poet and author, Yung Pueblo discusses his mission in raising self-awareness and making people realise that healing is possible. When he was younger he believed that if you were sick mentally it was just something you had to deal with for life, however by radically changing himself through meditation and a different environment, he realised that healing is necessary to living a better life. Over time the difficult moments in our past build up in our mind, and we repeat cycles of thought and behaviour, healing allows us the freedom to escape this. However, Yung Pueblo believes the biggest challenge is that people doubt their own power and don’t understand their capacity, distracting themselves from their emotions. Instead we need to sit and embrace these difficult emotions that make us feel uncomfortable and be radically honest with ourself. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/3CxFf11KAEb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Yung Pueblo: https://www.instagram.com/yung_pueblo/?hl=en https://yungpueblo.com/about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 135: Master The Art Of Controlling That Negative Voice: Yung Pueblo 9b59a377-2e86-45d6-b159-07988fd99f70Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +00001181https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: My Beloved Son (2023) Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 314: My Beloved Son (2023)53e8c664-2419-461b-8b7f-da4c7e1fcbaeFri, 10 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: My Beloved Son (2023) Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 314: My Beloved Son (2023)da9f2509-4f40-4a5a-a4b7-61fceb536035Fri, 10 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: My Beloved Son (2023) Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 314: My Beloved Son (2023)d73dd491-1485-43c3-98c6-7474a6b9cec1Fri, 10 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: My Beloved Son (2023) Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 314: My Beloved Son (2023)397784aa-888d-4908-9d0b-7109d94564b2Fri, 10 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: Goods of Others What does it mean to have respect for the goods of others? Fr. Mike unpacks the Catechism’s answer to this question and what it teaches about the seventh commandment in regards to respect for persons and their goods. We learn that it comes down to the dignity of persons and the virtues of temperance, justice, and solidarity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2407-2414. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to have respect for the goods of others? Fr. Mike unpacks the Catechism’s answer to this question and what it teaches about the seventh commandment in regards to respect for persons and their goods. We learn that it comes down to the dignity of persons and the virtues of temperance, justice, and solidarity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2407-2414. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 314: Goods of Others 71813ec8-62fa-45ac-ba63-d28861d0b748Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: Goods of Others What does it mean to have respect for the goods of others? Fr. Mike unpacks the Catechism’s answer to this question and what it teaches about the seventh commandment in regards to respect for persons and their goods. We learn that it comes down to the dignity of persons and the virtues of temperance, justice, and solidarity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2407-2414. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to have respect for the goods of others? Fr. Mike unpacks the Catechism’s answer to this question and what it teaches about the seventh commandment in regards to respect for persons and their goods. We learn that it comes down to the dignity of persons and the virtues of temperance, justice, and solidarity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2407-2414. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 314: Goods of Others 8dad0b49-a4a4-46cd-9dd3-8146e28b668dFri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTeam PlayerDawson scowled as he climbed into the car after basketball practice. "What's wrong, Dawson?" Mom asked. "Did your practice not go well?""No!" Dawson responded. "We split into teams for a practice game, and my team won by four, and I scored twenty-eight points! But instead of congratulating me, Coach lectured me after the game. He said I was hogging the ball and taking risky shots. He's going to sit me out half of our game this Friday so the other guys get to play more." Dawson shook his head. "It's not fair, Mom! I'm the best player on our team! I should be on the court." Mom started driving home. "Do you remember when Dad was offered that high school teaching job last year?" she asked. "Sure," Dawson replied. "But he turned it down because he likes teaching middle school better, right?""Actually, your dad has always wanted to teach high school," Mom explained. "But to take the job, our family would've had to move. You would've had to switch schools in the middle of the year, and I would've had to quit my new job at church. Your dad and I didn't think it would be a good fit for our family, so he turned down the job."Dawson looked confused. "So Dad turned it down because of us?" "Yeah," said Mom. "You know, Dad's decision reminds me of a verse in First Corinthians that says not to seek your own good, but the good of many. The Bible tells us that life isn't about making ourselves happy--it's about knowing Jesus and sharing His love with others. Even though He's God, He became human and died for us so we could have eternal life with Him, and He wants to help us show that same kind of love to others. But in order to do that, we have to think about others and how our actions affect them."Dawson was quiet for a moment. Finally, he sighed. "I guess I could share the ball more with my teammates. Coach thinks it'll help them play better if they have more time handling the ball."Mom smiled. "Sounds like you're starting to think about the good of many, Dawson. And you know what? That kind of thinking might just make you a better player yourself."-Amy Tol

Dawson scowled as he climbed into the car after basketball practice. "What's wrong, Dawson?" Mom asked. "Did your practice not go well?""No!" Dawson responded. "We split into teams for a practice game, and my team won by four, and I scored twenty-eight points! But instead of congratulating me, Coach lectured me after the game. He said I was hogging the ball and taking risky shots. He's going to sit me out half of our game this Friday so the other guys get to play more." Dawson shook his head. "It's not fair, Mom! I'm the best player on our team! I should be on the court." Mom started driving home. "Do you remember when Dad was offered that high school teaching job last year?" she asked. "Sure," Dawson replied. "But he turned it down because he likes teaching middle school better, right?""Actually, your dad has always wanted to teach high school," Mom explained. "But to take the job, our family would've had to move. You would've had to switch schools in the middle of the year, and I would've had to quit my new job at church. Your dad and I didn't think it would be a good fit for our family, so he turned down the job."Dawson looked confused. "So Dad turned it down because of us?" "Yeah," said Mom. "You know, Dad's decision reminds me of a verse in First Corinthians that says not to seek your own good, but the good of many. The Bible tells us that life isn't about making ourselves happy--it's about knowing Jesus and sharing His love with others. Even though He's God, He became human and died for us so we could have eternal life with Him, and He wants to help us show that same kind of love to others. But in order to do that, we have to think about others and how our actions affect them."Dawson was quiet for a moment. Finally, he sighed. "I guess I could share the ball more with my teammates. Coach thinks it'll help them play better if they have more time handling the ball."Mom smiled. "Sounds like you're starting to think about the good of many, Dawson. And you know what? That kind of thinking might just make you a better player yourself."-Amy Tol

Team Player80cb9cac-ac98-4d76-b003-97895c47b866Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTeam PlayerDawson scowled as he climbed into the car after basketball practice. "What's wrong, Dawson?" Mom asked. "Did your practice not go well?""No!" Dawson responded. "We split into teams for a practice game, and my team won by four, and I scored twenty-eight points! But instead of congratulating me, Coach lectured me after the game. He said I was hogging the ball and taking risky shots. He's going to sit me out half of our game this Friday so the other guys get to play more." Dawson shook his head. "It's not fair, Mom! I'm the best player on our team! I should be on the court." Mom started driving home. "Do you remember when Dad was offered that high school teaching job last year?" she asked. "Sure," Dawson replied. "But he turned it down because he likes teaching middle school better, right?""Actually, your dad has always wanted to teach high school," Mom explained. "But to take the job, our family would've had to move. You would've had to switch schools in the middle of the year, and I would've had to quit my new job at church. Your dad and I didn't think it would be a good fit for our family, so he turned down the job."Dawson looked confused. "So Dad turned it down because of us?" "Yeah," said Mom. "You know, Dad's decision reminds me of a verse in First Corinthians that says not to seek your own good, but the good of many. The Bible tells us that life isn't about making ourselves happy--it's about knowing Jesus and sharing His love with others. Even though He's God, He became human and died for us so we could have eternal life with Him, and He wants to help us show that same kind of love to others. But in order to do that, we have to think about others and how our actions affect them."Dawson was quiet for a moment. Finally, he sighed. "I guess I could share the ball more with my teammates. Coach thinks it'll help them play better if they have more time handling the ball."Mom smiled. "Sounds like you're starting to think about the good of many, Dawson. And you know what? That kind of thinking might just make you a better player yourself."-Amy Tol

Dawson scowled as he climbed into the car after basketball practice. "What's wrong, Dawson?" Mom asked. "Did your practice not go well?""No!" Dawson responded. "We split into teams for a practice game, and my team won by four, and I scored twenty-eight points! But instead of congratulating me, Coach lectured me after the game. He said I was hogging the ball and taking risky shots. He's going to sit me out half of our game this Friday so the other guys get to play more." Dawson shook his head. "It's not fair, Mom! I'm the best player on our team! I should be on the court." Mom started driving home. "Do you remember when Dad was offered that high school teaching job last year?" she asked. "Sure," Dawson replied. "But he turned it down because he likes teaching middle school better, right?""Actually, your dad has always wanted to teach high school," Mom explained. "But to take the job, our family would've had to move. You would've had to switch schools in the middle of the year, and I would've had to quit my new job at church. Your dad and I didn't think it would be a good fit for our family, so he turned down the job."Dawson looked confused. "So Dad turned it down because of us?" "Yeah," said Mom. "You know, Dad's decision reminds me of a verse in First Corinthians that says not to seek your own good, but the good of many. The Bible tells us that life isn't about making ourselves happy--it's about knowing Jesus and sharing His love with others. Even though He's God, He became human and died for us so we could have eternal life with Him, and He wants to help us show that same kind of love to others. But in order to do that, we have to think about others and how our actions affect them."Dawson was quiet for a moment. Finally, he sighed. "I guess I could share the ball more with my teammates. Coach thinks it'll help them play better if they have more time handling the ball."Mom smiled. "Sounds like you're starting to think about the good of many, Dawson. And you know what? That kind of thinking might just make you a better player yourself."-Amy Tol

Team Player5dba2bd9-46ef-4b5a-8412-b68813e8ffbfFri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFacing the Consequences of Your Actions Free will is an incredible gift from God that we often underestimate. We truly get to make a choice in every decision that we come across—even the smallest decisions. But guess what we DON&#39;T get to choose? The consequences. Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that every action has a consequence built into it. So, if you want a certain result, make a choice. If you choose sin, you get sin. If you choose God, you get God. The choice... is yours.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Free will is an incredible gift from God that we often underestimate. We truly get to make a choice in every decision that we come across—even the smallest decisions. But guess what we DON&#39;T get to choose? The consequences. Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that every action has a consequence built into it. So, if you want a certain result, make a choice. If you choose sin, you get sin. If you choose God, you get God. The choice... is yours.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFacing the Consequences of Your Actionsf99a7c3d-61bb-4739-a645-f3ec23ea579aThu, 09 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFacing the Consequences of Your Actions Free will is an incredible gift from God that we often underestimate. We truly get to make a choice in every decision that we come across—even the smallest decisions. But guess what we DON&#39;T get to choose? The consequences. Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that every action has a consequence built into it. So, if you want a certain result, make a choice. If you choose sin, you get sin. If you choose God, you get God. The choice... is yours.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Free will is an incredible gift from God that we often underestimate. We truly get to make a choice in every decision that we come across—even the smallest decisions. But guess what we DON&#39;T get to choose? The consequences. Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that every action has a consequence built into it. So, if you want a certain result, make a choice. If you choose sin, you get sin. If you choose God, you get God. The choice... is yours.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFacing the Consequences of Your Actionsf39a8a79-bfee-4742-8b38-dd7a4686453bThu, 09 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#840 - Psalms 104 – Splendor and MajestyThis episode is part 78 in a study of the book of Psalms. A song of praise to God the creator and the splendor of creation. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-104-splendor-and-majesty/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 78 in a study of the book of Psalms. A song of praise to God the creator and the splendor of creation. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-104-splendor-and-majesty/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#840 - Psalms 104 – Splendor and Majesty696541ca-6e0e-42ce-ad1f-2aacfb236780Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000807https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRespect, Why Some Men Have It and Others Do NotToday, John, Sam, and Devin dive deep into the compelling topic of why men often seek respect but sometimes for misguided reasons. They explore how this desire for respect is etched into the core of a man's being, often intertwined with the desire for love. However, the hosts emphasize the need for this to be guided correctly because the opposite leads to vainglory, a sin that veers us off the virtuous path. Tune in as they articulate the essential rules that men should hold close to their hearts, guiding them on the journey to earn respect in a way that aligns with God's divine plan for their lives. Finally, each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a man who wants to know the relationship between habitual sins and addictions. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air.  🔴 SPONSOR: Catholic Woodworker - https://catholicwoodworker.com/ 🔴 Watch all 1h 35 mins of episode 134 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John, Sam, and Devin dive deep into the compelling topic of why men often seek respect but sometimes for misguided reasons. They explore how this desire for respect is etched into the core of a man's being, often intertwined with the desire for love. However, the hosts emphasize the need for this to be guided correctly because the opposite leads to vainglory, a sin that veers us off the virtuous path. Tune in as they articulate the essential rules that men should hold close to their hearts, guiding them on the journey to earn respect in a way that aligns with God's divine plan for their lives. Finally, each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a man who wants to know the relationship between habitual sins and addictions. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air.  🔴 SPONSOR: Catholic Woodworker - https://catholicwoodworker.com/ 🔴 Watch all 1h 35 mins of episode 134 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRespect, Why Some Men Have It and Others Do Notaa0b579b-0f9b-4ab5-b826-f411d79d83abThu, 09 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +00003268https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Anti-Ageing Expert: "I Have The Erection Of An 18 Year Old!", "This Food Reverses Your Age!", "This Oil Reduces Inflammation by 85%!"Can we slow down ageing? Could we even reverse it? And, is death potentially optional? In this new episode Steven sits down again with entrepreneur, anti-aging and longevity pioneer Bryan Johnson. In 2007, Bryan founded the payment processing company ‘Braintree’, and was soon 47th on Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest growing companies in America. Bryan sold Braintree in 2013 for $800 million. Since then he founded ‘Project Blueprint’ in 2021. ‘Blueprint’ is an algorithmic approach to optimal health and ageing reversal, Bryan is their first test subject. In this conversation Bryan and Steven discuss topics, such as: Fighting against depression for a decade in his early 20’s Wondering whether life was worth living Struggling to balance religion, marriage, and depression. Trying to find ways to overcome depression How he was able to find freedom Breaking free from a toxic relationship The algorithm that controls human behaviour The impact of negative self-talk Understanding his self-destructive tendencies His daily battles against harmful actions Confronting death How humans are self-sabotaging Recognising society's illness and self-harm. Why there is a collective existential crisis Why driving is the most dangerous act The impact of sleep Why it is possible for humans to live forever How he will live to 125 years old Why olive oil reverses ageing How he is tricking his DNA to reverse ageing Why he is measuring his night time erections You can follow all the work and progress of Bryan and Blueprint here: https://bit.ly/3QP8VF2 Follow Bryan: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rTLMaF Twitter: https://bit.ly/47hUDDi If you enjoyed this episode, I recommend you check out my first conversation with Bryan Johnson, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yfoonW1InE Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can we slow down ageing? Could we even reverse it? And, is death potentially optional? In this new episode Steven sits down again with entrepreneur, anti-aging and longevity pioneer Bryan Johnson. In 2007, Bryan founded the payment processing company ‘Braintree’, and was soon 47th on Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest growing companies in America. Bryan sold Braintree in 2013 for $800 million. Since then he founded ‘Project Blueprint’ in 2021. ‘Blueprint’ is an algorithmic approach to optimal health and ageing reversal, Bryan is their first test subject. In this conversation Bryan and Steven discuss topics, such as: Fighting against depression for a decade in his early 20’s Wondering whether life was worth living Struggling to balance religion, marriage, and depression. Trying to find ways to overcome depression How he was able to find freedom Breaking free from a toxic relationship The algorithm that controls human behaviour The impact of negative self-talk Understanding his self-destructive tendencies His daily battles against harmful actions Confronting death How humans are self-sabotaging Recognising society's illness and self-harm. Why there is a collective existential crisis Why driving is the most dangerous act The impact of sleep Why it is possible for humans to live forever How he will live to 125 years old Why olive oil reverses ageing How he is tricking his DNA to reverse ageing Why he is measuring his night time erections You can follow all the work and progress of Bryan and Blueprint here: https://bit.ly/3QP8VF2 Follow Bryan: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rTLMaF Twitter: https://bit.ly/47hUDDi If you enjoyed this episode, I recommend you check out my first conversation with Bryan Johnson, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yfoonW1InE Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Anti-Ageing Expert: "I Have The Erection Of An 18 Year Old!", "This Food Reverses Your Age!", "This Oil Reduces Inflammation by 85%!"6ea75dfb-7017-4825-827c-e065661e366fThu, 09 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +00006217https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2023) As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2023)c17464b6-5714-4ef1-a52e-2f9ea22041fdThu, 09 Nov 2023 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2023) As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2023)0161e272-cd27-4e74-9cc3-653226d7a771Thu, 09 Nov 2023 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2023) As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2023)49a5cee0-453d-47f3-838d-14a410086addThu, 09 Nov 2023 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2023) As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2023)c2a77eec-284c-4629-917b-f4da9e226b08Thu, 09 Nov 2023 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023ae4bd12b-8e5c-43ad-bdf9-fdfe04790acbThu, 09 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023ab8c07d3-8792-4c79-a441-6e47e43d4e39Thu, 09 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) - 202308f6b0d3-cd14-4381-949d-c201206ec10fThu, 09 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) - 202301671673-f3d4-4197-82b0-4f56b7d09eafThu, 09 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: Ownership of Goods Beginning our look at the seventh commandment, the Catechism focuses on the universal destination of goods and the private ownership of goods. Fr. Mike helps us understand that at first glance, these concepts may seem contradictory, but upon closer inspection, they are paradoxical. Each concept is necessary, and they must be held “in tension”. We have the right to private property, and at the same time, we should have the mindset that we are stewards of our earthly possessions and talents with the intention of using them to benefit others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2401-2406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Beginning our look at the seventh commandment, the Catechism focuses on the universal destination of goods and the private ownership of goods. Fr. Mike helps us understand that at first glance, these concepts may seem contradictory, but upon closer inspection, they are paradoxical. Each concept is necessary, and they must be held “in tension”. We have the right to private property, and at the same time, we should have the mindset that we are stewards of our earthly possessions and talents with the intention of using them to benefit others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2401-2406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 313: Ownership of Goods996cfa41-4acd-42bc-b0c4-98091848780bThu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: Ownership of Goods Beginning our look at the seventh commandment, the Catechism focuses on the universal destination of goods and the private ownership of goods. Fr. Mike helps us understand that at first glance, these concepts may seem contradictory, but upon closer inspection, they are paradoxical. Each concept is necessary, and they must be held “in tension”. We have the right to private property, and at the same time, we should have the mindset that we are stewards of our earthly possessions and talents with the intention of using them to benefit others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2401-2406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Beginning our look at the seventh commandment, the Catechism focuses on the universal destination of goods and the private ownership of goods. Fr. Mike helps us understand that at first glance, these concepts may seem contradictory, but upon closer inspection, they are paradoxical. Each concept is necessary, and they must be held “in tension”. We have the right to private property, and at the same time, we should have the mindset that we are stewards of our earthly possessions and talents with the intention of using them to benefit others. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2401-2406. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 313: Ownership of Goods0a872297-de78-4f76-a45c-b04e9a3b1717Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHiding PlaceThiago wriggled into the little thicket of shrubs behind the garage. It was his own special hiding place where he always went when he was feeling unhappy and wanted to be alone. Today he felt bad because he'd missed a ball in the ninth inning of his baseball game, and the other kids got mad at him. He sighed deeply as he thought about it.A little bird rustled in the bushes, and the wind sighed softly overhead in the trees. As Thiago listened to the sounds around him, he began to forget his sadness. He always felt better in his hiding place. Then he heard his mother's voice. "Thiago!" she called. "Grandpa's here." Thiago quickly scrambled out. He didn't want to miss Grandpa's visit.A few minutes later, Thiago and Grandpa were sipping lemonade on the porch. "Where were you just now?" Grandpa asked."I was feeling bad about missing a ball in our game this afternoon, so I went to my special hiding place," Thiago replied, knowing Grandpa would never tell anyone. "It's in the bushes over there behind the garage.""I had a hiding place of my own when I was a boy," said Grandpa. "It was in the hayloft of the barn." He beamed. "I still have a hiding place."Thiago looked surprised. "You do?" He wondered what kind of place someone Grandpa's age would use to hide out.Grandpa nodded. "Get your Bible, and I'll show you where I go." Thiago ran to his room and soon returned with his Bible. "Look up Psalm 32:7," said Grandpa.Thiago found the verse and read it out loud. "You are my hiding place." Thiago frowned. "You mean God is your hiding place?""Yep," said Grandpa. "God's presence is the best hiding place of all. I can go to Him wherever I am and tell Him how I feel. When I do, Jesus fills me with comfort and peace, and I know I can trust Him to be with me and work things out for my good." Grandpa smiled and gave Thiago a hug. "Next time you're sad, why not use the same hiding place I do--go to God. You can do that in your secret hiding place or wherever you are."-Carolyn E. Yost

Thiago wriggled into the little thicket of shrubs behind the garage. It was his own special hiding place where he always went when he was feeling unhappy and wanted to be alone. Today he felt bad because he'd missed a ball in the ninth inning of his baseball game, and the other kids got mad at him. He sighed deeply as he thought about it.A little bird rustled in the bushes, and the wind sighed softly overhead in the trees. As Thiago listened to the sounds around him, he began to forget his sadness. He always felt better in his hiding place. Then he heard his mother's voice. "Thiago!" she called. "Grandpa's here." Thiago quickly scrambled out. He didn't want to miss Grandpa's visit.A few minutes later, Thiago and Grandpa were sipping lemonade on the porch. "Where were you just now?" Grandpa asked."I was feeling bad about missing a ball in our game this afternoon, so I went to my special hiding place," Thiago replied, knowing Grandpa would never tell anyone. "It's in the bushes over there behind the garage.""I had a hiding place of my own when I was a boy," said Grandpa. "It was in the hayloft of the barn." He beamed. "I still have a hiding place."Thiago looked surprised. "You do?" He wondered what kind of place someone Grandpa's age would use to hide out.Grandpa nodded. "Get your Bible, and I'll show you where I go." Thiago ran to his room and soon returned with his Bible. "Look up Psalm 32:7," said Grandpa.Thiago found the verse and read it out loud. "You are my hiding place." Thiago frowned. "You mean God is your hiding place?""Yep," said Grandpa. "God's presence is the best hiding place of all. I can go to Him wherever I am and tell Him how I feel. When I do, Jesus fills me with comfort and peace, and I know I can trust Him to be with me and work things out for my good." Grandpa smiled and gave Thiago a hug. "Next time you're sad, why not use the same hiding place I do--go to God. You can do that in your secret hiding place or wherever you are."-Carolyn E. Yost

Hiding Place226e7586-2d7e-4ac8-b1d2-ad2b72c655eeThu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHiding PlaceThiago wriggled into the little thicket of shrubs behind the garage. It was his own special hiding place where he always went when he was feeling unhappy and wanted to be alone. Today he felt bad because he'd missed a ball in the ninth inning of his baseball game, and the other kids got mad at him. He sighed deeply as he thought about it.A little bird rustled in the bushes, and the wind sighed softly overhead in the trees. As Thiago listened to the sounds around him, he began to forget his sadness. He always felt better in his hiding place. Then he heard his mother's voice. "Thiago!" she called. "Grandpa's here." Thiago quickly scrambled out. He didn't want to miss Grandpa's visit.A few minutes later, Thiago and Grandpa were sipping lemonade on the porch. "Where were you just now?" Grandpa asked."I was feeling bad about missing a ball in our game this afternoon, so I went to my special hiding place," Thiago replied, knowing Grandpa would never tell anyone. "It's in the bushes over there behind the garage.""I had a hiding place of my own when I was a boy," said Grandpa. "It was in the hayloft of the barn." He beamed. "I still have a hiding place."Thiago looked surprised. "You do?" He wondered what kind of place someone Grandpa's age would use to hide out.Grandpa nodded. "Get your Bible, and I'll show you where I go." Thiago ran to his room and soon returned with his Bible. "Look up Psalm 32:7," said Grandpa.Thiago found the verse and read it out loud. "You are my hiding place." Thiago frowned. "You mean God is your hiding place?""Yep," said Grandpa. "God's presence is the best hiding place of all. I can go to Him wherever I am and tell Him how I feel. When I do, Jesus fills me with comfort and peace, and I know I can trust Him to be with me and work things out for my good." Grandpa smiled and gave Thiago a hug. "Next time you're sad, why not use the same hiding place I do--go to God. You can do that in your secret hiding place or wherever you are."-Carolyn E. Yost

Thiago wriggled into the little thicket of shrubs behind the garage. It was his own special hiding place where he always went when he was feeling unhappy and wanted to be alone. Today he felt bad because he'd missed a ball in the ninth inning of his baseball game, and the other kids got mad at him. He sighed deeply as he thought about it.A little bird rustled in the bushes, and the wind sighed softly overhead in the trees. As Thiago listened to the sounds around him, he began to forget his sadness. He always felt better in his hiding place. Then he heard his mother's voice. "Thiago!" she called. "Grandpa's here." Thiago quickly scrambled out. He didn't want to miss Grandpa's visit.A few minutes later, Thiago and Grandpa were sipping lemonade on the porch. "Where were you just now?" Grandpa asked."I was feeling bad about missing a ball in our game this afternoon, so I went to my special hiding place," Thiago replied, knowing Grandpa would never tell anyone. "It's in the bushes over there behind the garage.""I had a hiding place of my own when I was a boy," said Grandpa. "It was in the hayloft of the barn." He beamed. "I still have a hiding place."Thiago looked surprised. "You do?" He wondered what kind of place someone Grandpa's age would use to hide out.Grandpa nodded. "Get your Bible, and I'll show you where I go." Thiago ran to his room and soon returned with his Bible. "Look up Psalm 32:7," said Grandpa.Thiago found the verse and read it out loud. "You are my hiding place." Thiago frowned. "You mean God is your hiding place?""Yep," said Grandpa. "God's presence is the best hiding place of all. I can go to Him wherever I am and tell Him how I feel. When I do, Jesus fills me with comfort and peace, and I know I can trust Him to be with me and work things out for my good." Grandpa smiled and gave Thiago a hug. "Next time you're sad, why not use the same hiding place I do--go to God. You can do that in your secret hiding place or wherever you are."-Carolyn E. Yost

Hiding Place2045aca6-69b0-4057-b2a4-21d299a12da5Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMarriage Coaching Part 1 with Kelly DupeeMarriage is hard. I sometimes wonder if I should dedicate an entire series to "How To Improve Your Marriage." It is in many ways a lynchpin to your entire success and happiness. The second most important part of your life is your marriage. As a husband, you have a duty to your wife and family that is higher than that to anyone other than God. Do not accept mediocrity! Join me in this episode as Christian Marriage Coach Kelly Dupee and I discuss our coaching work with Christian marriages. He provides some practical advice for real ways you can step up your game as a husband and better love your wife. This is critical work for all of us husbands, we all need to do better! This is likely the first of several conversations! You can find out more about Kelly Dupee and get a reduced price on his book at his website: https://turnitup.coach/

Marriage is hard. I sometimes wonder if I should dedicate an entire series to "How To Improve Your Marriage." It is in many ways a lynchpin to your entire success and happiness. The second most important part of your life is your marriage. As a husband, you have a duty to your wife and family that is higher than that to anyone other than God. Do not accept mediocrity! Join me in this episode as Christian Marriage Coach Kelly Dupee and I discuss our coaching work with Christian marriages. He provides some practical advice for real ways you can step up your game as a husband and better love your wife. This is critical work for all of us husbands, we all need to do better! This is likely the first of several conversations! You can find out more about Kelly Dupee and get a reduced price on his book at his website: https://turnitup.coach/

fullMarriage Coaching Part 1 with Kelly Dupeef04c1fb9-8836-431a-a8c0-858a9e3ff2e6Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#512 Unmasking Moral Shame Culture - Karlo BroussardKarlo Broussard joins us to talk about his new book, The New Relativism: Unmasking the Philosophy of Today&#8217;s Woke Moralists. We discuss issues related to moral shaming and accusations of being judgmental, hateful, and bigoted, particularly concerning lifestyle choices associated with the LGBTQ+ community. Karlo explores the underlying moral relativism behind such accusations and offers critiques of this approach, emphasizing the importance of open and reasoned discussion on moral issues. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and d…

Karlo Broussard joins us to talk about his new book, The New Relativism: Unmasking the Philosophy of Today&#8217;s Woke Moralists. We discuss issues related to moral shaming and accusations of being judgmental, hateful, and bigoted, particularly concerning lifestyle choices associated with the LGBTQ+ community. Karlo explores the underlying moral relativism behind such accusations and offers critiques of this approach, emphasizing the importance of open and reasoned discussion on moral issues. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and d…

#512 Unmasking Moral Shame Culture - Karlo Broussard3fcbdeab-0cef-4d73-8704-f57e61b73810Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#306: Mary's SongLuke 1:26-55 The angel, Gabriel, brings big news to Mary. Mary’s response is a song of thanks! The kids will hear: Mary humbly trusts God’s plan. Mary expresses her thanks through song. We too can and should express our thanks to God for the plans He has for us. To enjoy the bonus content for this episode and others go here To connect with me click here For the FREE read-a-loud book go here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 1:26-55 The angel, Gabriel, brings big news to Mary. Mary’s response is a song of thanks! The kids will hear: Mary humbly trusts God’s plan. Mary expresses her thanks through song. We too can and should express our thanks to God for the plans He has for us. To enjoy the bonus content for this episode and others go here To connect with me click here For the FREE read-a-loud book go here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#306: Mary's Song34c659b6-c42b-45a5-b86e-55e2e5c6fde6Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000422https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2023) Fr. Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2023)9fef7360-85b6-4ce7-907d-4ca3aca8027fWed, 08 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2023) Fr. Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2023)0f98ddac-a55a-4ad2-b067-3fcd44917e32Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2023) Fr. Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2023)01a9924a-2a26-4539-9144-f49927c85ed0Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2023) Fr. Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2023)3b6f8c9c-3d71-4b2a-9f5b-cacd51bbeb2dWed, 08 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Polygamy, Incest, and Free Union The Catechism continues on with other offenses against the dignity of marriage and concludes our look at the sixth commandment. Polygamy, incest, sexual abuse, and free union are reviewed in detail. Fr. Mike highlights that these sins are grave, but God gives hope to all of us experiencing wounds or guilt. We have the opportunity to change in order to live in accordance with the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2387-2400. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism continues on with other offenses against the dignity of marriage and concludes our look at the sixth commandment. Polygamy, incest, sexual abuse, and free union are reviewed in detail. Fr. Mike highlights that these sins are grave, but God gives hope to all of us experiencing wounds or guilt. We have the opportunity to change in order to live in accordance with the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2387-2400. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 312: Polygamy, Incest, and Free Union e0d25680-a0a1-4922-b2dd-b1aaa4e5dce7Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Polygamy, Incest, and Free Union The Catechism continues on with other offenses against the dignity of marriage and concludes our look at the sixth commandment. Polygamy, incest, sexual abuse, and free union are reviewed in detail. Fr. Mike highlights that these sins are grave, but God gives hope to all of us experiencing wounds or guilt. We have the opportunity to change in order to live in accordance with the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2387-2400. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism continues on with other offenses against the dignity of marriage and concludes our look at the sixth commandment. Polygamy, incest, sexual abuse, and free union are reviewed in detail. Fr. Mike highlights that these sins are grave, but God gives hope to all of us experiencing wounds or guilt. We have the opportunity to change in order to live in accordance with the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2387-2400. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 312: Polygamy, Incest, and Free Union 8df1682c-688d-48a2-8062-8b673c0443c3Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBand Member (Part 2) "You and Dad are coming to my band concert tonight, right?" Zane asked at breakfast one day. "I've been practicing so much, I think I know our pieces backwards! And I get to play a special number with a smaller group--a brass ensemble.""We'll be there," Mom assured him. "We wouldn't miss it.""Can I go too?" asked Matilda eagerly. Mom assured her that she could go along.When it was time to get ready for the concert that evening, Zane was a bit nervous. "The timing on some of our pieces is kinda tricky," he said. "What if I mess up?""Just watch your conductor carefully and you'll do fine," said Dad.Zane nodded. "Mr. Liu stopped us in the middle of a piece the other day. Torin, one of the drummers, was really going at it, and he wasn't watching Mr. Liu at all. He played half a line before he realized nobody else was playing. Everybody laughed, even Mr. Liu, but then he gave us all a lecture on how important it is to follow his leading." He paused, then added, "I really like him. He's a good band leader.""Mine is too," said Matilda."You don't have a band leader," said Zane. "You're not in a band.""Am too!" said Matilda. "I'm a Christian, so I'm in God's band of believers." She looked accusingly at her brother. "You forgot!""Good for you, Matilda," said Dad. "You remembered, and I know you want to follow your leader too. Who is that leader?""Jesus!" Matilda answered."That's right," said Dad. "He's the very best leader of all.""What happens if I don't follow Him?" asked Matilda."Well," said Dad, "Zane's band has to follow their leader to play a beautiful song for other people to hear, and it's the same with Christians too. As we follow Jesus's example and let Him lead us in sharing His love with others, our lives become a beautiful song that helps others hear about Him and what He did to save us. There may be times when we mess up or play out of tune--times when we sin and do things that are selfish and wrong--but all we have to do is confess our sin, and Jesus will forgive us and help us find our place again."-Hazel W. Marett

"You and Dad are coming to my band concert tonight, right?" Zane asked at breakfast one day. "I've been practicing so much, I think I know our pieces backwards! And I get to play a special number with a smaller group--a brass ensemble.""We'll be there," Mom assured him. "We wouldn't miss it.""Can I go too?" asked Matilda eagerly. Mom assured her that she could go along.When it was time to get ready for the concert that evening, Zane was a bit nervous. "The timing on some of our pieces is kinda tricky," he said. "What if I mess up?""Just watch your conductor carefully and you'll do fine," said Dad.Zane nodded. "Mr. Liu stopped us in the middle of a piece the other day. Torin, one of the drummers, was really going at it, and he wasn't watching Mr. Liu at all. He played half a line before he realized nobody else was playing. Everybody laughed, even Mr. Liu, but then he gave us all a lecture on how important it is to follow his leading." He paused, then added, "I really like him. He's a good band leader.""Mine is too," said Matilda."You don't have a band leader," said Zane. "You're not in a band.""Am too!" said Matilda. "I'm a Christian, so I'm in God's band of believers." She looked accusingly at her brother. "You forgot!""Good for you, Matilda," said Dad. "You remembered, and I know you want to follow your leader too. Who is that leader?""Jesus!" Matilda answered."That's right," said Dad. "He's the very best leader of all.""What happens if I don't follow Him?" asked Matilda."Well," said Dad, "Zane's band has to follow their leader to play a beautiful song for other people to hear, and it's the same with Christians too. As we follow Jesus's example and let Him lead us in sharing His love with others, our lives become a beautiful song that helps others hear about Him and what He did to save us. There may be times when we mess up or play out of tune--times when we sin and do things that are selfish and wrong--but all we have to do is confess our sin, and Jesus will forgive us and help us find our place again."-Hazel W. Marett

Band Member (Part 2) 4872391d-ce58-4c10-8a58-e7016b83a34fWed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBand Member (Part 2) "You and Dad are coming to my band concert tonight, right?" Zane asked at breakfast one day. "I've been practicing so much, I think I know our pieces backwards! And I get to play a special number with a smaller group--a brass ensemble.""We'll be there," Mom assured him. "We wouldn't miss it.""Can I go too?" asked Matilda eagerly. Mom assured her that she could go along.When it was time to get ready for the concert that evening, Zane was a bit nervous. "The timing on some of our pieces is kinda tricky," he said. "What if I mess up?""Just watch your conductor carefully and you'll do fine," said Dad.Zane nodded. "Mr. Liu stopped us in the middle of a piece the other day. Torin, one of the drummers, was really going at it, and he wasn't watching Mr. Liu at all. He played half a line before he realized nobody else was playing. Everybody laughed, even Mr. Liu, but then he gave us all a lecture on how important it is to follow his leading." He paused, then added, "I really like him. He's a good band leader.""Mine is too," said Matilda."You don't have a band leader," said Zane. "You're not in a band.""Am too!" said Matilda. "I'm a Christian, so I'm in God's band of believers." She looked accusingly at her brother. "You forgot!""Good for you, Matilda," said Dad. "You remembered, and I know you want to follow your leader too. Who is that leader?""Jesus!" Matilda answered."That's right," said Dad. "He's the very best leader of all.""What happens if I don't follow Him?" asked Matilda."Well," said Dad, "Zane's band has to follow their leader to play a beautiful song for other people to hear, and it's the same with Christians too. As we follow Jesus's example and let Him lead us in sharing His love with others, our lives become a beautiful song that helps others hear about Him and what He did to save us. There may be times when we mess up or play out of tune--times when we sin and do things that are selfish and wrong--but all we have to do is confess our sin, and Jesus will forgive us and help us find our place again."-Hazel W. Marett

"You and Dad are coming to my band concert tonight, right?" Zane asked at breakfast one day. "I've been practicing so much, I think I know our pieces backwards! And I get to play a special number with a smaller group--a brass ensemble.""We'll be there," Mom assured him. "We wouldn't miss it.""Can I go too?" asked Matilda eagerly. Mom assured her that she could go along.When it was time to get ready for the concert that evening, Zane was a bit nervous. "The timing on some of our pieces is kinda tricky," he said. "What if I mess up?""Just watch your conductor carefully and you'll do fine," said Dad.Zane nodded. "Mr. Liu stopped us in the middle of a piece the other day. Torin, one of the drummers, was really going at it, and he wasn't watching Mr. Liu at all. He played half a line before he realized nobody else was playing. Everybody laughed, even Mr. Liu, but then he gave us all a lecture on how important it is to follow his leading." He paused, then added, "I really like him. He's a good band leader.""Mine is too," said Matilda."You don't have a band leader," said Zane. "You're not in a band.""Am too!" said Matilda. "I'm a Christian, so I'm in God's band of believers." She looked accusingly at her brother. "You forgot!""Good for you, Matilda," said Dad. "You remembered, and I know you want to follow your leader too. Who is that leader?""Jesus!" Matilda answered."That's right," said Dad. "He's the very best leader of all.""What happens if I don't follow Him?" asked Matilda."Well," said Dad, "Zane's band has to follow their leader to play a beautiful song for other people to hear, and it's the same with Christians too. As we follow Jesus's example and let Him lead us in sharing His love with others, our lives become a beautiful song that helps others hear about Him and what He did to save us. There may be times when we mess up or play out of tune--times when we sin and do things that are selfish and wrong--but all we have to do is confess our sin, and Jesus will forgive us and help us find our place again."-Hazel W. Marett

Band Member (Part 2) 48d23209-352e-4590-b3da-e90281d153f0Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: God Fights for You (2023) As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 311: God Fights for You (2023)63d999cf-503b-4f17-abcf-dae641dda8dfTue, 07 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: God Fights for You (2023) As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 311: God Fights for You (2023)d481ad39-29b6-4ce4-8096-29768e630d3fTue, 07 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: God Fights for You (2023) As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 311: God Fights for You (2023)78814724-a62e-4914-8668-10f65afef7b4Tue, 07 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: God Fights for You (2023) As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 311: God Fights for You (2023)4065e16f-25a5-4900-bbc9-af07c12c463aTue, 07 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: Adultery and Divorce The Catechism goes into detail about offenses against the dignity of marriage. The two topics we look at are adultery and divorce. These sins against marriage are not isolated between the spouses, but affect others including family, children, and society. With this, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in a broken world, but God is among us, and he is a merciful Father with the ability to redeem. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2380-2386. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism goes into detail about offenses against the dignity of marriage. The two topics we look at are adultery and divorce. These sins against marriage are not isolated between the spouses, but affect others including family, children, and society. With this, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in a broken world, but God is among us, and he is a merciful Father with the ability to redeem. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2380-2386. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 311: Adultery and Divorce8577f11b-c7ee-4916-8f03-cfc3a0ff9c01Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: Adultery and Divorce The Catechism goes into detail about offenses against the dignity of marriage. The two topics we look at are adultery and divorce. These sins against marriage are not isolated between the spouses, but affect others including family, children, and society. With this, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in a broken world, but God is among us, and he is a merciful Father with the ability to redeem. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2380-2386. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism goes into detail about offenses against the dignity of marriage. The two topics we look at are adultery and divorce. These sins against marriage are not isolated between the spouses, but affect others including family, children, and society. With this, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in a broken world, but God is among us, and he is a merciful Father with the ability to redeem. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2380-2386. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 311: Adultery and Divorce90575533-6ebf-411a-9ea4-6563a1d15532Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBand Member (Part 1)"Mom!" Zane called as he came into the house. "Guess what? Even though we moved here in the middle of the school year, I can join the band! Mr. Liu, the band leader, says the school has instruments the kids can use, so I'm going to be in the band and play a trumpet.""That's great!" said Mom. "I'm glad that worked out for you. When do you start?""Tomorrow," replied Zane. "I'll get my trumpet and officially belong to the middle school band!"When Dad heard the big news, he grinned. "So, you finally get to play in a band!" he said, knowing Zane had been disappointed his old school didn't have one.But Matilda, Zane's little sister, frowned. "I want to be in the band too," she declared."You can't. You're too small," Zane told her."I can too," she insisted. "All you need is an instrument, and I already have one!" She held up a toy horn she'd been playing with. "And you have to be big enough," added Zane.Dad smiled at Matilda. "Zane is right, honey. It will be a few years before you're old enough to play in the school band."Matilda looked unhappy. "Can I join a different band then?""Well, let's see," said Dad. He snapped his fingers. "I got it! I know of a band anyone can join." Matilda smiled at that news, but Zane looked doubtful. "It's not a musical band--it's a different kind of band," said Dad. "It's the band of believers--a group of Christians called the church. Do you know what you need to become a member of that band?""I do," said Zane. "You need Jesus."Dad nodded. "Right. And anyone can become a member, no matter how old they are. When we join God's band of believers, all our sins are forgiven and we become part of God's kingdom forever. He also gives each of us a part to play in helping the world hear about Jesus.""Kind of like how everyone in a musical band works together to play a song," Zane observed.Matilda grinned. "See, Zane? I'm big enough to be in a band too--and I'm already in one because I've trusted Jesus to save me!"-Hazel W. Marett

"Mom!" Zane called as he came into the house. "Guess what? Even though we moved here in the middle of the school year, I can join the band! Mr. Liu, the band leader, says the school has instruments the kids can use, so I'm going to be in the band and play a trumpet.""That's great!" said Mom. "I'm glad that worked out for you. When do you start?""Tomorrow," replied Zane. "I'll get my trumpet and officially belong to the middle school band!"When Dad heard the big news, he grinned. "So, you finally get to play in a band!" he said, knowing Zane had been disappointed his old school didn't have one.But Matilda, Zane's little sister, frowned. "I want to be in the band too," she declared."You can't. You're too small," Zane told her."I can too," she insisted. "All you need is an instrument, and I already have one!" She held up a toy horn she'd been playing with. "And you have to be big enough," added Zane.Dad smiled at Matilda. "Zane is right, honey. It will be a few years before you're old enough to play in the school band."Matilda looked unhappy. "Can I join a different band then?""Well, let's see," said Dad. He snapped his fingers. "I got it! I know of a band anyone can join." Matilda smiled at that news, but Zane looked doubtful. "It's not a musical band--it's a different kind of band," said Dad. "It's the band of believers--a group of Christians called the church. Do you know what you need to become a member of that band?""I do," said Zane. "You need Jesus."Dad nodded. "Right. And anyone can become a member, no matter how old they are. When we join God's band of believers, all our sins are forgiven and we become part of God's kingdom forever. He also gives each of us a part to play in helping the world hear about Jesus.""Kind of like how everyone in a musical band works together to play a song," Zane observed.Matilda grinned. "See, Zane? I'm big enough to be in a band too--and I'm already in one because I've trusted Jesus to save me!"-Hazel W. Marett

Band Member (Part 1)4618e7c5-1339-4926-9b08-083af960c9ccTue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBand Member (Part 1)"Mom!" Zane called as he came into the house. "Guess what? Even though we moved here in the middle of the school year, I can join the band! Mr. Liu, the band leader, says the school has instruments the kids can use, so I'm going to be in the band and play a trumpet.""That's great!" said Mom. "I'm glad that worked out for you. When do you start?""Tomorrow," replied Zane. "I'll get my trumpet and officially belong to the middle school band!"When Dad heard the big news, he grinned. "So, you finally get to play in a band!" he said, knowing Zane had been disappointed his old school didn't have one.But Matilda, Zane's little sister, frowned. "I want to be in the band too," she declared."You can't. You're too small," Zane told her."I can too," she insisted. "All you need is an instrument, and I already have one!" She held up a toy horn she'd been playing with. "And you have to be big enough," added Zane.Dad smiled at Matilda. "Zane is right, honey. It will be a few years before you're old enough to play in the school band."Matilda looked unhappy. "Can I join a different band then?""Well, let's see," said Dad. He snapped his fingers. "I got it! I know of a band anyone can join." Matilda smiled at that news, but Zane looked doubtful. "It's not a musical band--it's a different kind of band," said Dad. "It's the band of believers--a group of Christians called the church. Do you know what you need to become a member of that band?""I do," said Zane. "You need Jesus."Dad nodded. "Right. And anyone can become a member, no matter how old they are. When we join God's band of believers, all our sins are forgiven and we become part of God's kingdom forever. He also gives each of us a part to play in helping the world hear about Jesus.""Kind of like how everyone in a musical band works together to play a song," Zane observed.Matilda grinned. "See, Zane? I'm big enough to be in a band too--and I'm already in one because I've trusted Jesus to save me!"-Hazel W. Marett

"Mom!" Zane called as he came into the house. "Guess what? Even though we moved here in the middle of the school year, I can join the band! Mr. Liu, the band leader, says the school has instruments the kids can use, so I'm going to be in the band and play a trumpet.""That's great!" said Mom. "I'm glad that worked out for you. When do you start?""Tomorrow," replied Zane. "I'll get my trumpet and officially belong to the middle school band!"When Dad heard the big news, he grinned. "So, you finally get to play in a band!" he said, knowing Zane had been disappointed his old school didn't have one.But Matilda, Zane's little sister, frowned. "I want to be in the band too," she declared."You can't. You're too small," Zane told her."I can too," she insisted. "All you need is an instrument, and I already have one!" She held up a toy horn she'd been playing with. "And you have to be big enough," added Zane.Dad smiled at Matilda. "Zane is right, honey. It will be a few years before you're old enough to play in the school band."Matilda looked unhappy. "Can I join a different band then?""Well, let's see," said Dad. He snapped his fingers. "I got it! I know of a band anyone can join." Matilda smiled at that news, but Zane looked doubtful. "It's not a musical band--it's a different kind of band," said Dad. "It's the band of believers--a group of Christians called the church. Do you know what you need to become a member of that band?""I do," said Zane. "You need Jesus."Dad nodded. "Right. And anyone can become a member, no matter how old they are. When we join God's band of believers, all our sins are forgiven and we become part of God's kingdom forever. He also gives each of us a part to play in helping the world hear about Jesus.""Kind of like how everyone in a musical band works together to play a song," Zane observed.Matilda grinned. "See, Zane? I'm big enough to be in a band too--and I'm already in one because I've trusted Jesus to save me!"-Hazel W. Marett

Band Member (Part 1)b71c3423-f4e6-414b-8057-11c96c2feaedTue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLead Into FunLet's be honest. Most of us men are not leading our wives well. Most of us struggle to lead our children to the dinner table, let alone manage the complicated balance of large family leadership! What if I gave you a secret to one aspect of leadership that could help you improve in other areas as well? One of the least understood leadership directions I find in the men I work with is the leadership into fun. Join me in this episode as I explore what it means to lead our wives and family into fun and novelty. I'll discuss some practical tips to get started no matter where you are in the journey currently. Trust me, it really can be fun! If you cannot lead your family into fun, where else do you think will be able to manage leading them?

Let's be honest. Most of us men are not leading our wives well. Most of us struggle to lead our children to the dinner table, let alone manage the complicated balance of large family leadership! What if I gave you a secret to one aspect of leadership that could help you improve in other areas as well? One of the least understood leadership directions I find in the men I work with is the leadership into fun. Join me in this episode as I explore what it means to lead our wives and family into fun and novelty. I'll discuss some practical tips to get started no matter where you are in the journey currently. Trust me, it really can be fun! If you cannot lead your family into fun, where else do you think will be able to manage leading them?

fullLead Into Fun11ac9f0e-71ee-4260-97d4-103fa94b2184Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Savings Expert: “Do Not Buy A House!”, How To Turn £100 Into £1.5m Without Effort: Morgan HouselWill money make you happy? How much is really enough? And how much should you save? Too often people don’t have the answers for the biggest financial questions in life, until now. In this new episode Steven sits down with world-renowned financial expert and best-selling author, Morgan Housel. Morgan Housel is a partner at the Collaborative Fund, a leading venture capital firm with a focus on technological companies. He is also the author of the book, ‘The Psychology of Money’, which has sold over 4 million copies. MarketWatch named him as one of 2022’s 50 most influential people in financial markets. In this conversation Morgan and Steven discuss topics, such as: How happiness is being in control and having freedom Why a lack of control can make your life crumble Why nobody actually cares about your material possessions The money games being played in society Why you should rent your home until you have kids His mission behind writing about money Why your relationship with money defines you How to gain introspection about your life and finances The randomness of financial crises Why you should have a deathbed perspective on work and savings How embrace failure can lead to huge successes The double life of billionaires: wealth and pressure The cost of a stressful job on health Why bad news travels faster Why growth comes from challenges and disasters How growth comes with stress and uncertainty Slow habits and their long term effects How personal tragedies shape life goals Why you should balance wealth with wellbeing Staying patient despite market upheavals The need for big, terrifying goals in business. The difference between being rich and feeling wealthy. Why a rising income doesn’t lead to happiness The meaning of authentic success You can purchase Morgan’s most recent book, ‘Same as Ever: Timeless Lessons on Risk, Opportunity and Living a Good Life’, here: https://amzn.to/467d77x Follow Morgan: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3spU4HK Twitter: https://bit.ly/40mE6uF Flightfund: https://flightfund.com/ If you enjoy hearing about how to master the world of finance, I recommend you check out my conversation with Ramit Sethi, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORqd9QAC8OY Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will money make you happy? How much is really enough? And how much should you save? Too often people don’t have the answers for the biggest financial questions in life, until now. In this new episode Steven sits down with world-renowned financial expert and best-selling author, Morgan Housel. Morgan Housel is a partner at the Collaborative Fund, a leading venture capital firm with a focus on technological companies. He is also the author of the book, ‘The Psychology of Money’, which has sold over 4 million copies. MarketWatch named him as one of 2022’s 50 most influential people in financial markets. In this conversation Morgan and Steven discuss topics, such as: How happiness is being in control and having freedom Why a lack of control can make your life crumble Why nobody actually cares about your material possessions The money games being played in society Why you should rent your home until you have kids His mission behind writing about money Why your relationship with money defines you How to gain introspection about your life and finances The randomness of financial crises Why you should have a deathbed perspective on work and savings How embrace failure can lead to huge successes The double life of billionaires: wealth and pressure The cost of a stressful job on health Why bad news travels faster Why growth comes from challenges and disasters How growth comes with stress and uncertainty Slow habits and their long term effects How personal tragedies shape life goals Why you should balance wealth with wellbeing Staying patient despite market upheavals The need for big, terrifying goals in business. The difference between being rich and feeling wealthy. Why a rising income doesn’t lead to happiness The meaning of authentic success You can purchase Morgan’s most recent book, ‘Same as Ever: Timeless Lessons on Risk, Opportunity and Living a Good Life’, here: https://amzn.to/467d77x Follow Morgan: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3spU4HK Twitter: https://bit.ly/40mE6uF Flightfund: https://flightfund.com/ If you enjoy hearing about how to master the world of finance, I recommend you check out my conversation with Ramit Sethi, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORqd9QAC8OY Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Savings Expert: “Do Not Buy A House!”, How To Turn £100 Into £1.5m Without Effort: Morgan Houselb665bc54-6343-49ff-b085-1617c494bfadMon, 06 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +00007032https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2023) Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2023)d5d6bf95-2df6-40ff-a9fc-a859f78a626aMon, 06 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2023) Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2023)a79060e7-a8b2-4817-a033-16935ebf63d9Mon, 06 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2023) Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2023)48c0a292-80c6-4ca4-a246-ebe1b3842da2Mon, 06 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2023) Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2023)2a0c7537-b13c-4dad-8700-377f569ff460Mon, 06 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: The Gift of a Child Children are a gift from God. Children have integrity and rights. With these key principles in mind, Fr. Mike reviews the Catechism’s teachings about marriage, family, child bearing, sterility, and adoption. Because “a child is not something owed to one but is a gift”, we must protect the dignity of the child at the forefront of all decisions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2373-2379. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Children are a gift from God. Children have integrity and rights. With these key principles in mind, Fr. Mike reviews the Catechism’s teachings about marriage, family, child bearing, sterility, and adoption. Because “a child is not something owed to one but is a gift”, we must protect the dignity of the child at the forefront of all decisions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2373-2379. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 310: The Gift of a Child8be059c6-045a-4e78-a629-3eda5d2820c4Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: The Gift of a Child Children are a gift from God. Children have integrity and rights. With these key principles in mind, Fr. Mike reviews the Catechism’s teachings about marriage, family, child bearing, sterility, and adoption. Because “a child is not something owed to one but is a gift”, we must protect the dignity of the child at the forefront of all decisions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2373-2379. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Children are a gift from God. Children have integrity and rights. With these key principles in mind, Fr. Mike reviews the Catechism’s teachings about marriage, family, child bearing, sterility, and adoption. Because “a child is not something owed to one but is a gift”, we must protect the dignity of the child at the forefront of all decisions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2373-2379. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 310: The Gift of a Childb28f1194-513c-43cf-a5da-50dabf0d0592Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Passion for PeaceCleo walked around the room collecting assignments from her classmates. As she reached the end of the last row, she saw Kara staring back at her from the front, waiting. When she reached Kara, Cleo held her hand out, expecting Kara to hand over her assignment. Instead, Kara threw the sheet on the ground for her to pick up. Stunned, Cleo felt her face warming up. Soft laughter rippled through the air like tiny waves in the ocean, quiet and discreet. She didn't know what else to do except bend down and scoop the paper off the ground.After handing the assignments to her teacher, Cleo made the long trek back to her desk while she felt the room staring at her.Pathetic, she thought. I should have just left the paper on the ground. Better yet, I should have ripped it into shreds! She opened up her notebook to bury her face in. But she quickly noticed something was different. Oh, this isn't my math notebook, she thought. This is my prayer journal. She furrowed her brow as she flipped through the pages. I must've brought this one by accident. There, in rich gold ink, was a verse she had memorized at summer camp: Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:17–18. There it was, written like the golden rule. Cleo couldn't help but think it wasn't a coincidence she had brought the wrong notebook. Suddenly, she felt peace rush over her like still water. She kind of regretted not taking revenge on Kara because she had embarrassed her. But isn't that what it meant to be a follower of Jesus--to be humble in the face of challenges? To repay evil with good? When Jesus died on the cross, He died for all our sins, including Kara's, Cleo thought. If He can forgive me, I can forgive Kara. Taking revenge on Kara would've made Cleo feel good, and it surely would've saved face. But then Kara wouldn't get to experience what a true follower of Jesus looks like.-Toria Keyes

Cleo walked around the room collecting assignments from her classmates. As she reached the end of the last row, she saw Kara staring back at her from the front, waiting. When she reached Kara, Cleo held her hand out, expecting Kara to hand over her assignment. Instead, Kara threw the sheet on the ground for her to pick up. Stunned, Cleo felt her face warming up. Soft laughter rippled through the air like tiny waves in the ocean, quiet and discreet. She didn't know what else to do except bend down and scoop the paper off the ground.After handing the assignments to her teacher, Cleo made the long trek back to her desk while she felt the room staring at her.Pathetic, she thought. I should have just left the paper on the ground. Better yet, I should have ripped it into shreds! She opened up her notebook to bury her face in. But she quickly noticed something was different. Oh, this isn't my math notebook, she thought. This is my prayer journal. She furrowed her brow as she flipped through the pages. I must've brought this one by accident. There, in rich gold ink, was a verse she had memorized at summer camp: Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:17–18. There it was, written like the golden rule. Cleo couldn't help but think it wasn't a coincidence she had brought the wrong notebook. Suddenly, she felt peace rush over her like still water. She kind of regretted not taking revenge on Kara because she had embarrassed her. But isn't that what it meant to be a follower of Jesus--to be humble in the face of challenges? To repay evil with good? When Jesus died on the cross, He died for all our sins, including Kara's, Cleo thought. If He can forgive me, I can forgive Kara. Taking revenge on Kara would've made Cleo feel good, and it surely would've saved face. But then Kara wouldn't get to experience what a true follower of Jesus looks like.-Toria Keyes

A Passion for Peace1ee06903-d12d-46fd-903d-311782f568d3Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Passion for PeaceCleo walked around the room collecting assignments from her classmates. As she reached the end of the last row, she saw Kara staring back at her from the front, waiting. When she reached Kara, Cleo held her hand out, expecting Kara to hand over her assignment. Instead, Kara threw the sheet on the ground for her to pick up. Stunned, Cleo felt her face warming up. Soft laughter rippled through the air like tiny waves in the ocean, quiet and discreet. She didn't know what else to do except bend down and scoop the paper off the ground.After handing the assignments to her teacher, Cleo made the long trek back to her desk while she felt the room staring at her.Pathetic, she thought. I should have just left the paper on the ground. Better yet, I should have ripped it into shreds! She opened up her notebook to bury her face in. But she quickly noticed something was different. Oh, this isn't my math notebook, she thought. This is my prayer journal. She furrowed her brow as she flipped through the pages. I must've brought this one by accident. There, in rich gold ink, was a verse she had memorized at summer camp: Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:17–18. There it was, written like the golden rule. Cleo couldn't help but think it wasn't a coincidence she had brought the wrong notebook. Suddenly, she felt peace rush over her like still water. She kind of regretted not taking revenge on Kara because she had embarrassed her. But isn't that what it meant to be a follower of Jesus--to be humble in the face of challenges? To repay evil with good? When Jesus died on the cross, He died for all our sins, including Kara's, Cleo thought. If He can forgive me, I can forgive Kara. Taking revenge on Kara would've made Cleo feel good, and it surely would've saved face. But then Kara wouldn't get to experience what a true follower of Jesus looks like.-Toria Keyes

Cleo walked around the room collecting assignments from her classmates. As she reached the end of the last row, she saw Kara staring back at her from the front, waiting. When she reached Kara, Cleo held her hand out, expecting Kara to hand over her assignment. Instead, Kara threw the sheet on the ground for her to pick up. Stunned, Cleo felt her face warming up. Soft laughter rippled through the air like tiny waves in the ocean, quiet and discreet. She didn't know what else to do except bend down and scoop the paper off the ground.After handing the assignments to her teacher, Cleo made the long trek back to her desk while she felt the room staring at her.Pathetic, she thought. I should have just left the paper on the ground. Better yet, I should have ripped it into shreds! She opened up her notebook to bury her face in. But she quickly noticed something was different. Oh, this isn't my math notebook, she thought. This is my prayer journal. She furrowed her brow as she flipped through the pages. I must've brought this one by accident. There, in rich gold ink, was a verse she had memorized at summer camp: Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:17–18. There it was, written like the golden rule. Cleo couldn't help but think it wasn't a coincidence she had brought the wrong notebook. Suddenly, she felt peace rush over her like still water. She kind of regretted not taking revenge on Kara because she had embarrassed her. But isn't that what it meant to be a follower of Jesus--to be humble in the face of challenges? To repay evil with good? When Jesus died on the cross, He died for all our sins, including Kara's, Cleo thought. If He can forgive me, I can forgive Kara. Taking revenge on Kara would've made Cleo feel good, and it surely would've saved face. But then Kara wouldn't get to experience what a true follower of Jesus looks like.-Toria Keyes

A Passion for Peacef3763905-d36f-47b6-9a04-5644040ec2ffMon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2023)c42aa5b8-0947-439e-9d27-5aa7aae7da2dSun, 05 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2023)3fde74ef-6919-492d-89f3-512437c0ed50Sun, 05 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2023)22fff4cb-1f4b-4f41-a15e-955edb7e9dc7Sun, 05 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2023)9c4bb263-a258-4ece-8709-55a20c6990e9Sun, 05 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Faithful and Fruitful Marriage Married love has an “innate language” of total and mutual self-giving. This language expresses itself in the marital act of sexual intimacy. Marital love mirrors God’s love. It is free, total, faithful, and fruitful. Fr. Mike explains that in the face of this reality, contraception and infidelity directly contradict the marital covenant between a man and a woman. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2364-2372. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Married love has an “innate language” of total and mutual self-giving. This language expresses itself in the marital act of sexual intimacy. Marital love mirrors God’s love. It is free, total, faithful, and fruitful. Fr. Mike explains that in the face of this reality, contraception and infidelity directly contradict the marital covenant between a man and a woman. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2364-2372. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 309: Faithful and Fruitful Marriage2a40e66e-e62a-45dc-b45b-a548156797c2Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSeeing the GoodAdelyn frowned at the TV. Wind was whipping around in the news video being shown. She trembled as the wind knocked a tree into a house. The reporter on the TV didn't sound scared, but Adelyn didn't like what she was seeing."Oh no…" Adelyn covered her eyes as the reporter moved from talking about the tornado to talking about a robbery."Adelyn!" Her grandpa sounded startled. "I didn't know you were in here." She heard the creak of his recliner.Adelyn pulled her hands down from her face and looked at the TV. It was now blank. She let out a relieved breath.Grandpa nodded toward the door. "We don't need to watch that. Let's go outside and focus on something good."Adelyn stepped out into the yard, smiling when Grandpa had her stop to smell his favorite rosebush. Everything seemed happier away from the TV."Our neighbors brought home a new baby," Grandpa said. "He looks as small as you when you were born." He pointed down the street. "People have been coming and going at their house, bringing them food and gifts."Grandpa pointed out a bed of marigolds. "I always thought those looked like little cheery suns.""They do." Adelyn smiled again."I want you to remember something." Grandpa crouched down to pet the neighbor's dog that had run into their yard. "All that stuff you see on TV, all that dark stuff…even as that's going on, there are good things happening too. We shouldn't just focus on the bad and ignore the good.""But why do they show all that?" asked Adelyn. "Why do you watch it?""I like to know what's going on," Grandpa said. "I want to know how I can pray for others who are hurting. But I don't get so caught up in it that I forget God is still good and that He's always blessing us. We need to see the beauty in the world and not just the bad. We need to remember that Jesus loves us and that He died and rose again to save the world. We need to trust that God is working out His plan to make everything right one day." He waved his arms around. "All of this--nature and the people living around me--they remind me that God is good."-Emily Acker

Adelyn frowned at the TV. Wind was whipping around in the news video being shown. She trembled as the wind knocked a tree into a house. The reporter on the TV didn't sound scared, but Adelyn didn't like what she was seeing."Oh no…" Adelyn covered her eyes as the reporter moved from talking about the tornado to talking about a robbery."Adelyn!" Her grandpa sounded startled. "I didn't know you were in here." She heard the creak of his recliner.Adelyn pulled her hands down from her face and looked at the TV. It was now blank. She let out a relieved breath.Grandpa nodded toward the door. "We don't need to watch that. Let's go outside and focus on something good."Adelyn stepped out into the yard, smiling when Grandpa had her stop to smell his favorite rosebush. Everything seemed happier away from the TV."Our neighbors brought home a new baby," Grandpa said. "He looks as small as you when you were born." He pointed down the street. "People have been coming and going at their house, bringing them food and gifts."Grandpa pointed out a bed of marigolds. "I always thought those looked like little cheery suns.""They do." Adelyn smiled again."I want you to remember something." Grandpa crouched down to pet the neighbor's dog that had run into their yard. "All that stuff you see on TV, all that dark stuff…even as that's going on, there are good things happening too. We shouldn't just focus on the bad and ignore the good.""But why do they show all that?" asked Adelyn. "Why do you watch it?""I like to know what's going on," Grandpa said. "I want to know how I can pray for others who are hurting. But I don't get so caught up in it that I forget God is still good and that He's always blessing us. We need to see the beauty in the world and not just the bad. We need to remember that Jesus loves us and that He died and rose again to save the world. We need to trust that God is working out His plan to make everything right one day." He waved his arms around. "All of this--nature and the people living around me--they remind me that God is good."-Emily Acker

Seeing the Good431ea77a-bbb2-4831-b203-6cfd16370ea2Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSeeing the GoodAdelyn frowned at the TV. Wind was whipping around in the news video being shown. She trembled as the wind knocked a tree into a house. The reporter on the TV didn't sound scared, but Adelyn didn't like what she was seeing."Oh no…" Adelyn covered her eyes as the reporter moved from talking about the tornado to talking about a robbery."Adelyn!" Her grandpa sounded startled. "I didn't know you were in here." She heard the creak of his recliner.Adelyn pulled her hands down from her face and looked at the TV. It was now blank. She let out a relieved breath.Grandpa nodded toward the door. "We don't need to watch that. Let's go outside and focus on something good."Adelyn stepped out into the yard, smiling when Grandpa had her stop to smell his favorite rosebush. Everything seemed happier away from the TV."Our neighbors brought home a new baby," Grandpa said. "He looks as small as you when you were born." He pointed down the street. "People have been coming and going at their house, bringing them food and gifts."Grandpa pointed out a bed of marigolds. "I always thought those looked like little cheery suns.""They do." Adelyn smiled again."I want you to remember something." Grandpa crouched down to pet the neighbor's dog that had run into their yard. "All that stuff you see on TV, all that dark stuff…even as that's going on, there are good things happening too. We shouldn't just focus on the bad and ignore the good.""But why do they show all that?" asked Adelyn. "Why do you watch it?""I like to know what's going on," Grandpa said. "I want to know how I can pray for others who are hurting. But I don't get so caught up in it that I forget God is still good and that He's always blessing us. We need to see the beauty in the world and not just the bad. We need to remember that Jesus loves us and that He died and rose again to save the world. We need to trust that God is working out His plan to make everything right one day." He waved his arms around. "All of this--nature and the people living around me--they remind me that God is good."-Emily Acker

Adelyn frowned at the TV. Wind was whipping around in the news video being shown. She trembled as the wind knocked a tree into a house. The reporter on the TV didn't sound scared, but Adelyn didn't like what she was seeing."Oh no…" Adelyn covered her eyes as the reporter moved from talking about the tornado to talking about a robbery."Adelyn!" Her grandpa sounded startled. "I didn't know you were in here." She heard the creak of his recliner.Adelyn pulled her hands down from her face and looked at the TV. It was now blank. She let out a relieved breath.Grandpa nodded toward the door. "We don't need to watch that. Let's go outside and focus on something good."Adelyn stepped out into the yard, smiling when Grandpa had her stop to smell his favorite rosebush. Everything seemed happier away from the TV."Our neighbors brought home a new baby," Grandpa said. "He looks as small as you when you were born." He pointed down the street. "People have been coming and going at their house, bringing them food and gifts."Grandpa pointed out a bed of marigolds. "I always thought those looked like little cheery suns.""They do." Adelyn smiled again."I want you to remember something." Grandpa crouched down to pet the neighbor's dog that had run into their yard. "All that stuff you see on TV, all that dark stuff…even as that's going on, there are good things happening too. We shouldn't just focus on the bad and ignore the good.""But why do they show all that?" asked Adelyn. "Why do you watch it?""I like to know what's going on," Grandpa said. "I want to know how I can pray for others who are hurting. But I don't get so caught up in it that I forget God is still good and that He's always blessing us. We need to see the beauty in the world and not just the bad. We need to remember that Jesus loves us and that He died and rose again to save the world. We need to trust that God is working out His plan to make everything right one day." He waved his arms around. "All of this--nature and the people living around me--they remind me that God is good."-Emily Acker

Seeing the Good7d8f622c-d5ea-460b-b53c-82dd8129ba2dSun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Faithful and Fruitful Marriage Married love has an “innate language” of total and mutual self-giving. This language expresses itself in the marital act of sexual intimacy. Marital love mirrors God’s love. It is free, total, faithful, and fruitful. Fr. Mike explains that in the face of this reality, contraception and infidelity directly contradict the marital covenant between a man and a woman. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2364-2372. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Married love has an “innate language” of total and mutual self-giving. This language expresses itself in the marital act of sexual intimacy. Marital love mirrors God’s love. It is free, total, faithful, and fruitful. Fr. Mike explains that in the face of this reality, contraception and infidelity directly contradict the marital covenant between a man and a woman. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2364-2372. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 309: Faithful and Fruitful Marriageef8f7dbf-b909-40b7-bdb3-ce89570a3518Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/5/23 Based On a True Story: The Gospel of God To join in the mission of bulldogCatholic through this year's Give to the Max campaign, please donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I basing my life on the gospel of the world or the Gospel of God? We are surrounded by stories. Stories that try to make sense of the world. But not every story is true. In fact, there are many stories that are false. We are called to base our lives on the true story… The story of the Gospel of God. Mass Readings from November 5, 2023: Malachi 1:14-2:2, 8-10 Psalms 131:1-31 Thessalonians 2:7-9, 13 Matthew 23:1-12

To join in the mission of bulldogCatholic through this year's Give to the Max campaign, please donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I basing my life on the gospel of the world or the Gospel of God? We are surrounded by stories. Stories that try to make sense of the world. But not every story is true. In fact, there are many stories that are false. We are called to base our lives on the true story… The story of the Gospel of God. Mass Readings from November 5, 2023: Malachi 1:14-2:2, 8-10 Psalms 131:1-31 Thessalonians 2:7-9, 13 Matthew 23:1-12

full11/5/23 Based On a True Story: The Gospel of God0c192823-f50b-465b-9686-7cdad05dc0d2Sat, 04 Nov 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/5/23 Based On a True Story: The Gospel of God To join in the mission of bulldogCatholic through this year's Give to the Max campaign, please donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I basing my life on the gospel of the world or the Gospel of God? We are surrounded by stories. Stories that try to make sense of the world. But not every story is true. In fact, there are many stories that are false. We are called to base our lives on the true story… The story of the Gospel of God. Mass Readings from November 5, 2023: Malachi 1:14-2:2, 8-10 Psalms 131:1-31 Thessalonians 2:7-9, 13 Matthew 23:1-12

To join in the mission of bulldogCatholic through this year's Give to the Max campaign, please donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I basing my life on the gospel of the world or the Gospel of God? We are surrounded by stories. Stories that try to make sense of the world. But not every story is true. In fact, there are many stories that are false. We are called to base our lives on the true story… The story of the Gospel of God. Mass Readings from November 5, 2023: Malachi 1:14-2:2, 8-10 Psalms 131:1-31 Thessalonians 2:7-9, 13 Matthew 23:1-12

full11/5/23 Based On a True Story: The Gospel of God06b8a154-37b0-4854-b7eb-16457f5c7301Sat, 04 Nov 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/5/23 Based On a True Story: The Gospel of God To join in the mission of bulldogCatholic through this year's Give to the Max campaign, please donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I basing my life on the gospel of the world or the Gospel of God? We are surrounded by stories. Stories that try to make sense of the world. But not every story is true. In fact, there are many stories that are false. We are called to base our lives on the true story… The story of the Gospel of God. Mass Readings from November 5, 2023: Malachi 1:14-2:2, 8-10 Psalms 131:1-31 Thessalonians 2:7-9, 13 Matthew 23:1-12

To join in the mission of bulldogCatholic through this year's Give to the Max campaign, please donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Newman-Catholic-Campus-Ministries-At-Umd Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I basing my life on the gospel of the world or the Gospel of God? We are surrounded by stories. Stories that try to make sense of the world. But not every story is true. In fact, there are many stories that are false. We are called to base our lives on the true story… The story of the Gospel of God. Mass Readings from November 5, 2023: Malachi 1:14-2:2, 8-10 Psalms 131:1-31 Thessalonians 2:7-9, 13 Matthew 23:1-12

full11/5/23 Based On a True Story: The Gospel of God69e75926-ba1d-4f4f-8024-d6c756daaee5Sat, 04 Nov 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Little by Little (2023) Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 308: Little by Little (2023)00909ae6-96d4-494f-8f07-762aca1172c7Sat, 04 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Little by Little (2023) Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 308: Little by Little (2023)ee04d41e-e496-43ad-846a-3634237599e0Sat, 04 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Little by Little (2023) Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 308: Little by Little (2023)c9e9ed87-0f69-4a67-9ea1-5dc5350c8eddSat, 04 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Little by Little (2023) Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 308: Little by Little (2023)f1ee69c6-fe73-41b8-8c44-078c83fc1853Sat, 04 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Same-Sex Attraction Fr. Mike guides us through the Catechism’s discussion of same-sex attraction. He highlights that all of the Church’s teachings on sexuality stem from her embrace of God’s intended and revealed purpose for sex. Fr. Mike stresses that this understanding of sexuality is core to our understanding of ourselves and the world in which we live. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2357-2363. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike guides us through the Catechism’s discussion of same-sex attraction. He highlights that all of the Church’s teachings on sexuality stem from her embrace of God’s intended and revealed purpose for sex. Fr. Mike stresses that this understanding of sexuality is core to our understanding of ourselves and the world in which we live. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2357-2363. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 308: Same-Sex Attraction 6c43aae6-f5a3-419b-8c40-753c1dab4bdaSat, 04 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoody MaddieMaddie's brother Jason came into the kitchen wearing a frown. "I just met a grizzly bear!" he told his mom as he poured himself some cereal. "Maddie sure is grumpy." Just then there was a knock at the door. "It's for Grizzly," Jason muttered, seeing one of Maddie's friends through the window. He called for his sister. Maddie came out of her room and scowled at him. "You could have answered the door," she hissed. She pulled the front door open. "Hey, Claire!" she said, smiling.After Maddie and Claire left for school, Jason shook his head. "How can she be so grumpy one minute and so happy the next? She sure is moody!" A few days later, Maddie hummed happily as she helped her dad get the grill ready for hamburgers. But when her little sister wanted to help, Maddie angrily shooed her away. Then she checked the grill. "The fire is out," she said and picked up the fuel starter. "I'll squirt some of this on the coals." "No, don't!" Dad called out, but he was too late. Maddie was tipping the starter can over the hot coals. Immediately, flames shot up at her. "Oh!" Maddie exclaimed, jumping back. Dad grabbed her. "Are you okay, Maddie?"She nodded nervously. "I didn't expect that! The fire was out!" "You know, honey," Dad said as he flipped hamburgers a few minutes later, "these hot coals remind me of you lately. You're calm one minute and blowing up at someone the next." Maddie's face flushed. "I…I am?"Dad nodded. "And the person you snap at doesn't expect it. Just like you jumped to get away from that fire, your moodiness makes people want to avoid you.""Oh." Maddie sighed. "So what should I do?""Well, first you need to remember that Jesus has given you the Holy Spirit so that you can respond to others in love. Trust Him to help you be more even-tempered. Then think about whether there's something you need to talk to someone about. Sometimes, when something is bothering us, it can cause us to have mood swings. Your mom and I are always here to help, and so are the counselors at your school. And you can talk to Jesus about it too." Maddie nodded. "Okay, Dad." She gave him a small smile. "I'll do that."-Sara L. Nelson

Maddie's brother Jason came into the kitchen wearing a frown. "I just met a grizzly bear!" he told his mom as he poured himself some cereal. "Maddie sure is grumpy." Just then there was a knock at the door. "It's for Grizzly," Jason muttered, seeing one of Maddie's friends through the window. He called for his sister. Maddie came out of her room and scowled at him. "You could have answered the door," she hissed. She pulled the front door open. "Hey, Claire!" she said, smiling.After Maddie and Claire left for school, Jason shook his head. "How can she be so grumpy one minute and so happy the next? She sure is moody!" A few days later, Maddie hummed happily as she helped her dad get the grill ready for hamburgers. But when her little sister wanted to help, Maddie angrily shooed her away. Then she checked the grill. "The fire is out," she said and picked up the fuel starter. "I'll squirt some of this on the coals." "No, don't!" Dad called out, but he was too late. Maddie was tipping the starter can over the hot coals. Immediately, flames shot up at her. "Oh!" Maddie exclaimed, jumping back. Dad grabbed her. "Are you okay, Maddie?"She nodded nervously. "I didn't expect that! The fire was out!" "You know, honey," Dad said as he flipped hamburgers a few minutes later, "these hot coals remind me of you lately. You're calm one minute and blowing up at someone the next." Maddie's face flushed. "I…I am?"Dad nodded. "And the person you snap at doesn't expect it. Just like you jumped to get away from that fire, your moodiness makes people want to avoid you.""Oh." Maddie sighed. "So what should I do?""Well, first you need to remember that Jesus has given you the Holy Spirit so that you can respond to others in love. Trust Him to help you be more even-tempered. Then think about whether there's something you need to talk to someone about. Sometimes, when something is bothering us, it can cause us to have mood swings. Your mom and I are always here to help, and so are the counselors at your school. And you can talk to Jesus about it too." Maddie nodded. "Okay, Dad." She gave him a small smile. "I'll do that."-Sara L. Nelson

Moody Maddiede5217d8-e857-4b65-bc1e-84c753655904Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoody MaddieMaddie's brother Jason came into the kitchen wearing a frown. "I just met a grizzly bear!" he told his mom as he poured himself some cereal. "Maddie sure is grumpy." Just then there was a knock at the door. "It's for Grizzly," Jason muttered, seeing one of Maddie's friends through the window. He called for his sister. Maddie came out of her room and scowled at him. "You could have answered the door," she hissed. She pulled the front door open. "Hey, Claire!" she said, smiling.After Maddie and Claire left for school, Jason shook his head. "How can she be so grumpy one minute and so happy the next? She sure is moody!" A few days later, Maddie hummed happily as she helped her dad get the grill ready for hamburgers. But when her little sister wanted to help, Maddie angrily shooed her away. Then she checked the grill. "The fire is out," she said and picked up the fuel starter. "I'll squirt some of this on the coals." "No, don't!" Dad called out, but he was too late. Maddie was tipping the starter can over the hot coals. Immediately, flames shot up at her. "Oh!" Maddie exclaimed, jumping back. Dad grabbed her. "Are you okay, Maddie?"She nodded nervously. "I didn't expect that! The fire was out!" "You know, honey," Dad said as he flipped hamburgers a few minutes later, "these hot coals remind me of you lately. You're calm one minute and blowing up at someone the next." Maddie's face flushed. "I…I am?"Dad nodded. "And the person you snap at doesn't expect it. Just like you jumped to get away from that fire, your moodiness makes people want to avoid you.""Oh." Maddie sighed. "So what should I do?""Well, first you need to remember that Jesus has given you the Holy Spirit so that you can respond to others in love. Trust Him to help you be more even-tempered. Then think about whether there's something you need to talk to someone about. Sometimes, when something is bothering us, it can cause us to have mood swings. Your mom and I are always here to help, and so are the counselors at your school. And you can talk to Jesus about it too." Maddie nodded. "Okay, Dad." She gave him a small smile. "I'll do that."-Sara L. Nelson

Maddie's brother Jason came into the kitchen wearing a frown. "I just met a grizzly bear!" he told his mom as he poured himself some cereal. "Maddie sure is grumpy." Just then there was a knock at the door. "It's for Grizzly," Jason muttered, seeing one of Maddie's friends through the window. He called for his sister. Maddie came out of her room and scowled at him. "You could have answered the door," she hissed. She pulled the front door open. "Hey, Claire!" she said, smiling.After Maddie and Claire left for school, Jason shook his head. "How can she be so grumpy one minute and so happy the next? She sure is moody!" A few days later, Maddie hummed happily as she helped her dad get the grill ready for hamburgers. But when her little sister wanted to help, Maddie angrily shooed her away. Then she checked the grill. "The fire is out," she said and picked up the fuel starter. "I'll squirt some of this on the coals." "No, don't!" Dad called out, but he was too late. Maddie was tipping the starter can over the hot coals. Immediately, flames shot up at her. "Oh!" Maddie exclaimed, jumping back. Dad grabbed her. "Are you okay, Maddie?"She nodded nervously. "I didn't expect that! The fire was out!" "You know, honey," Dad said as he flipped hamburgers a few minutes later, "these hot coals remind me of you lately. You're calm one minute and blowing up at someone the next." Maddie's face flushed. "I…I am?"Dad nodded. "And the person you snap at doesn't expect it. Just like you jumped to get away from that fire, your moodiness makes people want to avoid you.""Oh." Maddie sighed. "So what should I do?""Well, first you need to remember that Jesus has given you the Holy Spirit so that you can respond to others in love. Trust Him to help you be more even-tempered. Then think about whether there's something you need to talk to someone about. Sometimes, when something is bothering us, it can cause us to have mood swings. Your mom and I are always here to help, and so are the counselors at your school. And you can talk to Jesus about it too." Maddie nodded. "Okay, Dad." She gave him a small smile. "I'll do that."-Sara L. Nelson

Moody Maddied54229ea-ae22-47d4-a963-3a1fb776f123Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Same-Sex Attraction Fr. Mike guides us through the Catechism’s discussion of same-sex attraction. He highlights that all of the Church’s teachings on sexuality stem from her embrace of God’s intended and revealed purpose for sex. Fr. Mike stresses that this understanding of sexuality is core to our understanding of ourselves and the world in which we live. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2357-2363. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike guides us through the Catechism’s discussion of same-sex attraction. He highlights that all of the Church’s teachings on sexuality stem from her embrace of God’s intended and revealed purpose for sex. Fr. Mike stresses that this understanding of sexuality is core to our understanding of ourselves and the world in which we live. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2357-2363. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 308: Same-Sex Attraction 0cefde1b-c565-47ca-b8dc-01f5f5e40095Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIn The Middle Of A Storm | Girls Gone BibleHappy Friday/GGB day. Boy, do we love seeing you guys every week. Today, we’re talking about how to trust God in the middle of a storm, similarly to how the disciples had to trust Jesus when they we’re on the boat with Him in the middle of a violent storm in Mark chapter 4. The truth is, most of us have really strong faith until we are faced with adversity and trials that are out of our control. Then, our faith and trust in God might start to waver a bit. Jesus probably looks at us and says “why are you so fearful? How is it you have no faith?” Just like He did to His disciples. (Mark 4:40) But we must remember that in all situations, in every circumstance, God is SOVEREIGN and Jesus is LORD and EVEN THE WIND AND THE SEA OBEY HIM. (Mark 4:41) We talk in depth on how to relinquish the desire to be in control and how to practically surrender to God. We touch on what it means to walk in the will of God and how determine His will for your life. We love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

Happy Friday/GGB day. Boy, do we love seeing you guys every week. Today, we’re talking about how to trust God in the middle of a storm, similarly to how the disciples had to trust Jesus when they we’re on the boat with Him in the middle of a violent storm in Mark chapter 4. The truth is, most of us have really strong faith until we are faced with adversity and trials that are out of our control. Then, our faith and trust in God might start to waver a bit. Jesus probably looks at us and says “why are you so fearful? How is it you have no faith?” Just like He did to His disciples. (Mark 4:40) But we must remember that in all situations, in every circumstance, God is SOVEREIGN and Jesus is LORD and EVEN THE WIND AND THE SEA OBEY HIM. (Mark 4:41) We talk in depth on how to relinquish the desire to be in control and how to practically surrender to God. We touch on what it means to walk in the will of God and how determine His will for your life. We love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullIn The Middle Of A Storm | Girls Gone Bibled372b721-1942-403e-863f-031d277cf6cbFri, 03 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +00003729https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS1 EP7. Am I Still Acting Prideful?Hey, y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, speaks about what it looks like to ACTUALLY be humble and breaks down how God calls us to walk this life as humble as Jesus did. We talk bout why this is so important as a Christian and also break down some misconceptions of what being humble looks like when not fully understanding the meaning. Ally also mentions a few pieces of scripture supporting what it means to be humble vs acting prideful. We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.7M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode our host, Ally Yost, speaks about what it looks like to ACTUALLY be humble and breaks down how God calls us to walk this life as humble as Jesus did. We talk bout why this is so important as a Christian and also break down some misconceptions of what being humble looks like when not fully understanding the meaning. Ally also mentions a few pieces of scripture supporting what it means to be humble vs acting prideful. We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.7M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS1 EP7. Am I Still Acting Prideful?5a468ac2-b369-4b02-bda7-2c0f0336cceaFri, 03 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 134: 10 Hacks For The Perfect Memory: Jim KwikIn this moment, brain training expert, Jim Kwik discusses some simple techniques to have a better memory and a higher functioning brain. Jim discusses how teaching is the best way to learn anything, and how all of learning is based on taking something you don’t know and connecting it to something you do know. He also gives his 10 keys for optimal brain health and his 3 PIE ingredients for a better memory: P for place, as we remember things based on where we put them in our mind. I for Imagine, as we remember things better when we can visualise them. Finally, E for entwine, as we need to connect both place and imagine for a better memory. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/Ue1rJ8uhpEb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Jim: https://www.jimkwik.com https://www.instagram.com/jimkwik/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, brain training expert, Jim Kwik discusses some simple techniques to have a better memory and a higher functioning brain. Jim discusses how teaching is the best way to learn anything, and how all of learning is based on taking something you don’t know and connecting it to something you do know. He also gives his 10 keys for optimal brain health and his 3 PIE ingredients for a better memory: P for place, as we remember things based on where we put them in our mind. I for Imagine, as we remember things better when we can visualise them. Finally, E for entwine, as we need to connect both place and imagine for a better memory. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/Ue1rJ8uhpEb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Jim: https://www.jimkwik.com https://www.instagram.com/jimkwik/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 134: 10 Hacks For The Perfect Memory: Jim Kwik3abce0fa-3857-4e71-9e1a-1446a6c70c34Fri, 03 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +00001510https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Courage in Battle (2023) Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 307: Courage in Battle (2023)ddf4149f-b9f9-4df1-ac0b-d09a585887f4Fri, 03 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Courage in Battle (2023) Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 307: Courage in Battle (2023)c6be00e5-45d4-4d31-84a9-40cabd3e1e4dFri, 03 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Courage in Battle (2023) Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 307: Courage in Battle (2023)ae19094b-6669-41ad-a5c2-eb562c112de6Fri, 03 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Courage in Battle (2023) Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 307: Courage in Battle (2023)1bf2ec3d-992e-4956-907b-67ec11826560Fri, 03 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Offenses Against Chastity What is God&#39;s intended purpose for our sexuality? We confront several significant transgressions that hinder this design. These offenses include lust, the consumption of pornography, and engagement in prostitution. Fr. Mike offers us a poignant reminder that despite these sins, our intrinsic human dignity remains unblemished and worthy of reverence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2351-2356. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What is God&#39;s intended purpose for our sexuality? We confront several significant transgressions that hinder this design. These offenses include lust, the consumption of pornography, and engagement in prostitution. Fr. Mike offers us a poignant reminder that despite these sins, our intrinsic human dignity remains unblemished and worthy of reverence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2351-2356. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 307: Offenses Against Chastitydc78714d-c8fe-4e05-80c8-076938f4c330Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNever Alone"Dad, I'm really nervous about school. I can hardly even sleep at night," Thomas told his dad. Their family had just moved to a new town, and Thomas was dreading his first day at the new school. "I have an idea," Dad replied. "Let's celebrate this new beginning with an adventure! Do you want to join me on a caving expedition?"Thomas's dad enjoyed exploring caves as a hobby, and Thomas had been asking his dad to take him for years. "Do you really mean it? Yes! That would be awesome!" he readily agreed.The next morning, Thomas and his dad drove to the mountains. After hiking to a rocky ridgeline, they climbed through a tiny hole and descended a subterranean slope into a pitch-black cave. At the bottom of the slope, Dad gave a surprising directive. "Let's turn off our headlamps for a moment, Thomas. I want you to experience true darkness."After turning off their lights, Thomas realized he couldn't even see his own hand. Immediately, he reached out to make sure his dad was still within arm's reach. Grabbing his dad's arm, he said, "Dad, this darkness is scary. Let's turn our lights back on."Dad complied, and the two adventurers spent the next hour exploring the dark cavern together. When the adventure was over, the long drive home was the perfect opportunity to reflect on the fun expedition."You were pretty scared when we turned out our lights in the cave, weren't you?" Dad asked Thomas."Totally! I knew you were there, but I felt really scared when I couldn't see you!" "Don't worry, Thomas, I was with you the whole time," Dad said. "And you know what else? Just like I would never leave you alone in a dark cave, God promises never to leave us. Even though we can't see Him, He's always watching over us and guiding us. Jesus is our light--He saved us from the darkness of sin and death--and we can trust Him to be with us and help us when things seem dark and scary. I want you to remember this lesson as you start school next week, okay?"Thomas smiled. "Did you take me caving just to teach me this lesson?""Maybe I did," Dad remarked with a grin.-Caleb and Stacey Pardoe

"Dad, I'm really nervous about school. I can hardly even sleep at night," Thomas told his dad. Their family had just moved to a new town, and Thomas was dreading his first day at the new school. "I have an idea," Dad replied. "Let's celebrate this new beginning with an adventure! Do you want to join me on a caving expedition?"Thomas's dad enjoyed exploring caves as a hobby, and Thomas had been asking his dad to take him for years. "Do you really mean it? Yes! That would be awesome!" he readily agreed.The next morning, Thomas and his dad drove to the mountains. After hiking to a rocky ridgeline, they climbed through a tiny hole and descended a subterranean slope into a pitch-black cave. At the bottom of the slope, Dad gave a surprising directive. "Let's turn off our headlamps for a moment, Thomas. I want you to experience true darkness."After turning off their lights, Thomas realized he couldn't even see his own hand. Immediately, he reached out to make sure his dad was still within arm's reach. Grabbing his dad's arm, he said, "Dad, this darkness is scary. Let's turn our lights back on."Dad complied, and the two adventurers spent the next hour exploring the dark cavern together. When the adventure was over, the long drive home was the perfect opportunity to reflect on the fun expedition."You were pretty scared when we turned out our lights in the cave, weren't you?" Dad asked Thomas."Totally! I knew you were there, but I felt really scared when I couldn't see you!" "Don't worry, Thomas, I was with you the whole time," Dad said. "And you know what else? Just like I would never leave you alone in a dark cave, God promises never to leave us. Even though we can't see Him, He's always watching over us and guiding us. Jesus is our light--He saved us from the darkness of sin and death--and we can trust Him to be with us and help us when things seem dark and scary. I want you to remember this lesson as you start school next week, okay?"Thomas smiled. "Did you take me caving just to teach me this lesson?""Maybe I did," Dad remarked with a grin.-Caleb and Stacey Pardoe

Never Alone3fb57f62-d3ad-4661-a2a3-618586366e0fFri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNever Alone"Dad, I'm really nervous about school. I can hardly even sleep at night," Thomas told his dad. Their family had just moved to a new town, and Thomas was dreading his first day at the new school. "I have an idea," Dad replied. "Let's celebrate this new beginning with an adventure! Do you want to join me on a caving expedition?"Thomas's dad enjoyed exploring caves as a hobby, and Thomas had been asking his dad to take him for years. "Do you really mean it? Yes! That would be awesome!" he readily agreed.The next morning, Thomas and his dad drove to the mountains. After hiking to a rocky ridgeline, they climbed through a tiny hole and descended a subterranean slope into a pitch-black cave. At the bottom of the slope, Dad gave a surprising directive. "Let's turn off our headlamps for a moment, Thomas. I want you to experience true darkness."After turning off their lights, Thomas realized he couldn't even see his own hand. Immediately, he reached out to make sure his dad was still within arm's reach. Grabbing his dad's arm, he said, "Dad, this darkness is scary. Let's turn our lights back on."Dad complied, and the two adventurers spent the next hour exploring the dark cavern together. When the adventure was over, the long drive home was the perfect opportunity to reflect on the fun expedition."You were pretty scared when we turned out our lights in the cave, weren't you?" Dad asked Thomas."Totally! I knew you were there, but I felt really scared when I couldn't see you!" "Don't worry, Thomas, I was with you the whole time," Dad said. "And you know what else? Just like I would never leave you alone in a dark cave, God promises never to leave us. Even though we can't see Him, He's always watching over us and guiding us. Jesus is our light--He saved us from the darkness of sin and death--and we can trust Him to be with us and help us when things seem dark and scary. I want you to remember this lesson as you start school next week, okay?"Thomas smiled. "Did you take me caving just to teach me this lesson?""Maybe I did," Dad remarked with a grin.-Caleb and Stacey Pardoe

"Dad, I'm really nervous about school. I can hardly even sleep at night," Thomas told his dad. Their family had just moved to a new town, and Thomas was dreading his first day at the new school. "I have an idea," Dad replied. "Let's celebrate this new beginning with an adventure! Do you want to join me on a caving expedition?"Thomas's dad enjoyed exploring caves as a hobby, and Thomas had been asking his dad to take him for years. "Do you really mean it? Yes! That would be awesome!" he readily agreed.The next morning, Thomas and his dad drove to the mountains. After hiking to a rocky ridgeline, they climbed through a tiny hole and descended a subterranean slope into a pitch-black cave. At the bottom of the slope, Dad gave a surprising directive. "Let's turn off our headlamps for a moment, Thomas. I want you to experience true darkness."After turning off their lights, Thomas realized he couldn't even see his own hand. Immediately, he reached out to make sure his dad was still within arm's reach. Grabbing his dad's arm, he said, "Dad, this darkness is scary. Let's turn our lights back on."Dad complied, and the two adventurers spent the next hour exploring the dark cavern together. When the adventure was over, the long drive home was the perfect opportunity to reflect on the fun expedition."You were pretty scared when we turned out our lights in the cave, weren't you?" Dad asked Thomas."Totally! I knew you were there, but I felt really scared when I couldn't see you!" "Don't worry, Thomas, I was with you the whole time," Dad said. "And you know what else? Just like I would never leave you alone in a dark cave, God promises never to leave us. Even though we can't see Him, He's always watching over us and guiding us. Jesus is our light--He saved us from the darkness of sin and death--and we can trust Him to be with us and help us when things seem dark and scary. I want you to remember this lesson as you start school next week, okay?"Thomas smiled. "Did you take me caving just to teach me this lesson?""Maybe I did," Dad remarked with a grin.-Caleb and Stacey Pardoe

Never Alonebe0da8c3-3c8f-4a37-a3f9-9ff3a3b0225dFri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Offenses Against Chastity What is God&#39;s intended purpose for our sexuality? We confront several significant transgressions that hinder this design. These offenses include lust, the consumption of pornography, and engagement in prostitution. Fr. Mike offers us a poignant reminder that despite these sins, our intrinsic human dignity remains unblemished and worthy of reverence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2351-2356. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What is God&#39;s intended purpose for our sexuality? We confront several significant transgressions that hinder this design. These offenses include lust, the consumption of pornography, and engagement in prostitution. Fr. Mike offers us a poignant reminder that despite these sins, our intrinsic human dignity remains unblemished and worthy of reverence. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2351-2356. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 307: Offenses Against Chastity80101ebc-91ae-41db-aa06-574cb12c3143Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAre Your Sins the Same Story Again and Again? Rewrite the Script. Do you commit the same sins over and over again? Does it feel like a bad movie that you’re stuck watching, with the same sad script playing over and over again? Rewrite it. Rewrite the script. Today, Fr. Mike gives us some novel ideas for steering hard out of the “grooves” of sin we&#39;ve worn deep into the bedrock of our daily lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you commit the same sins over and over again? Does it feel like a bad movie that you’re stuck watching, with the same sad script playing over and over again? Rewrite it. Rewrite the script. Today, Fr. Mike gives us some novel ideas for steering hard out of the “grooves” of sin we&#39;ve worn deep into the bedrock of our daily lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAre Your Sins the Same Story Again and Again? Rewrite the Script.12601ab1-97fb-4cbf-9b61-b1174f2904bbThu, 02 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAre Your Sins the Same Story Again and Again? Rewrite the Script. Do you commit the same sins over and over again? Does it feel like a bad movie that you’re stuck watching, with the same sad script playing over and over again? Rewrite it. Rewrite the script. Today, Fr. Mike gives us some novel ideas for steering hard out of the “grooves” of sin we&#39;ve worn deep into the bedrock of our daily lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you commit the same sins over and over again? Does it feel like a bad movie that you’re stuck watching, with the same sad script playing over and over again? Rewrite it. Rewrite the script. Today, Fr. Mike gives us some novel ideas for steering hard out of the “grooves” of sin we&#39;ve worn deep into the bedrock of our daily lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAre Your Sins the Same Story Again and Again? Rewrite the Script.072781c7-8e1a-4d1c-8e13-aaaadda0c9d4Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#839 - Psalms 103 – Praise the Lord, My SoulThis episode is part 78 in a study of the book of Psalms. A song of praise by David emphasizing that God is "compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love." https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-103-praise-the-lord-my-soul/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 78 in a study of the book of Psalms. A song of praise by David emphasizing that God is "compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love." https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-103-praise-the-lord-my-soul/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#839 - Psalms 103 – Praise the Lord, My Soul1654cc02-48a2-4ed1-95e5-167d248a5be7Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000759https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoes God Want You to be Rich?Today, John, Devin, and Sam answer the nagging thought that money will make life better. That if only you had more money you could accomplish things in life, not have to worry so much, and finally be happier. The concerns with money affect all of us and having a clear guide to why Christ spoke about this sin more than any other is needed today. We discuss the modern mindset as it relates to money, how to view money through God's eyes, and the way forward to live a truly happier life. Finally, each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a young man who does not have a father to look up to. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air.  St. Joseph's Farm Homesteading - https://stjosephsfarm.com/living-the-good-life-building-the-family-homestead/ 🔴 Watch all 1h 20mins of episode 133 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John, Devin, and Sam answer the nagging thought that money will make life better. That if only you had more money you could accomplish things in life, not have to worry so much, and finally be happier. The concerns with money affect all of us and having a clear guide to why Christ spoke about this sin more than any other is needed today. We discuss the modern mindset as it relates to money, how to view money through God's eyes, and the way forward to live a truly happier life. Finally, each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a young man who does not have a father to look up to. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air.  St. Joseph's Farm Homesteading - https://stjosephsfarm.com/living-the-good-life-building-the-family-homestead/ 🔴 Watch all 1h 20mins of episode 133 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDoes God Want You to be Rich?1aa3e061-073f-4840-84a8-f41be81fa8a6Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +00002800https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Exercise Expert: This Popular Lifestyle Is Killing 1 Person Every 33 Seconds! (The Comfort Crisis): Michael EasterIs comfort killing you? And why can we never get enough of anything? Is the real way to find happiness by going against our most basic instincts? In this new episode Steven sits down with New York Times Bestselling author, Michael Easter. Michael Easter is the bestselling author of books such as ‘The Comfort Crisis’ and ‘The Scarcity Brain’. He was a senior editor at Men’s Health magazine and is currently a professor of journalism at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His writing has appeared in Men’s Health, Outside magazine, Men’s Journal, Cosmopolitan, Vice, Esquire, Scientific American, and Women’s Health. In this conversation Michael and Steven discuss topics, such as: How to get out of your comfort zone Why your comfortable life is killing you What is meant by healthy discomfort How 2% of people are willing to push beyond their comfort zones The difference between being lonely and alone The benefits of being alone But the negative impacts of being lonely Why loneliness is a killer How to make better long term decisions Why people with higher status live longer How noisy cities cause heart attacks and depression How to fix back pain The ways that taking the stairs will improve your health Why the world is becoming increasingly unhappy How activity in nature is better for your brain Why our ancestor were so much fitter than us How we’ve engineered meaning out of our lives Addiction being a spectrum we are all on Why moderation is not easy for humans What is the scarcity brain Why expectations often lead to unhappiness Fewer problems not necessarily leading to more happiness Embracing discomfort during crises You can purchase Michael’s most recent book, ‘Scarcity Brain: Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough’, here: https://amzn.to/3MG5hef If you enjoyed this video, I recommend you check out my conversation with Dr Peter Attia, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqPnptAtBJk Follow Michael: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QGzEnd Twitter: https://bit.ly/40lW7JB Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is comfort killing you? And why can we never get enough of anything? Is the real way to find happiness by going against our most basic instincts? In this new episode Steven sits down with New York Times Bestselling author, Michael Easter. Michael Easter is the bestselling author of books such as ‘The Comfort Crisis’ and ‘The Scarcity Brain’. He was a senior editor at Men’s Health magazine and is currently a professor of journalism at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His writing has appeared in Men’s Health, Outside magazine, Men’s Journal, Cosmopolitan, Vice, Esquire, Scientific American, and Women’s Health. In this conversation Michael and Steven discuss topics, such as: How to get out of your comfort zone Why your comfortable life is killing you What is meant by healthy discomfort How 2% of people are willing to push beyond their comfort zones The difference between being lonely and alone The benefits of being alone But the negative impacts of being lonely Why loneliness is a killer How to make better long term decisions Why people with higher status live longer How noisy cities cause heart attacks and depression How to fix back pain The ways that taking the stairs will improve your health Why the world is becoming increasingly unhappy How activity in nature is better for your brain Why our ancestor were so much fitter than us How we’ve engineered meaning out of our lives Addiction being a spectrum we are all on Why moderation is not easy for humans What is the scarcity brain Why expectations often lead to unhappiness Fewer problems not necessarily leading to more happiness Embracing discomfort during crises You can purchase Michael’s most recent book, ‘Scarcity Brain: Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough’, here: https://amzn.to/3MG5hef If you enjoyed this video, I recommend you check out my conversation with Dr Peter Attia, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqPnptAtBJk Follow Michael: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QGzEnd Twitter: https://bit.ly/40lW7JB Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Exercise Expert: This Popular Lifestyle Is Killing 1 Person Every 33 Seconds! (The Comfort Crisis): Michael Easterf7b6b578-c7f0-4c1d-a424-ed86ca722a16Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +00006395https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2023) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2023)f9280214-7e13-483b-a74c-ef1b8f477062Thu, 02 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2023) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2023)28aacade-f7eb-4380-8395-0aa092ea48c0Thu, 02 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2023) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2023)1cdba965-ba44-4e40-9e1e-d027bc3e2d35Thu, 02 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2023) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2023)3e78d9d6-f6fb-486c-960b-9bcd624b96dbThu, 02 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Gift of Self What are the different types of chastity? We learn chastity is &quot;a school of the gift of the person.&quot; Mastering ourselves enables us to gift ourselves to another. Fr. Mike explains that chastity bears fruit in the form of true friendship. He explains that God calls everyone to this virtue, no matter his vocation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2346-2350. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What are the different types of chastity? We learn chastity is &quot;a school of the gift of the person.&quot; Mastering ourselves enables us to gift ourselves to another. Fr. Mike explains that chastity bears fruit in the form of true friendship. He explains that God calls everyone to this virtue, no matter his vocation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2346-2350. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 306: Gift of Selfcf1e961d-3253-4fed-ab33-49113b610fe5Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStarry Night"Wow, look at all the stars!" Bretton gaped at the tiny specks of light splattered across the night sky as he and his dad walked onto the beach. "I don't think I've ever seen so many at once!""It's amazing, isn't it?" Dad spread a blanket on the sand so they could sit down. "This has always been my favorite part of camping--getting away from all the city lights so we can see the stars.""Yeah," said Bretton. He pointed to a twinkling point of light. "Look at that one! It's brighter than the rest.""That's Sirius, or the Dog Star. It's one of the closest stars to Earth, and it's twice as big as our sun." "Really? It's bigger than the sun?" asked Bretton."Sure is. And it's small compared to some other stars out there." Dad pointed to a spot slightly below Sirius. "In that area of the sky is one of the biggest stars we know of--VY Canis Majoris. It's two thousand times bigger than the sun!" Dad took a quarter out of his pocket. "If this quarter was the sun, VY Canis Majoris would fill half a football field!""No way!" Bretton looked at the dim spot in the sky. "But I can't even see it from here!""It's too far away to see with the naked eye," said Dad. "You need binoculars or a telescope.""It's so much bigger than Sirius, but Sirius is easier to see," observed Bretton. "And the sun is the smallest of them, but on earth it shines the brightest!""That's because of the stars' distance from earth, not their size. If you saw all three side by side, you'd know which one was biggest!"Dad leaned back on the blanket. "You know, the same can be true of how we view God, the One who made the stars. Sometimes on earth God can seem small and distant compared to other things that seem important, like being successful or having cool stuff. But God sent His Son, Jesus, to bring us near to Him, and when we have a relationship with Jesus and see His goodness in our lives, His light becomes brighter and everything else grows dim. Just like being close to a star is the only way to see its true size, we need Jesus to show us how big and wonderful He really is."-Courtney Lasater

"Wow, look at all the stars!" Bretton gaped at the tiny specks of light splattered across the night sky as he and his dad walked onto the beach. "I don't think I've ever seen so many at once!""It's amazing, isn't it?" Dad spread a blanket on the sand so they could sit down. "This has always been my favorite part of camping--getting away from all the city lights so we can see the stars.""Yeah," said Bretton. He pointed to a twinkling point of light. "Look at that one! It's brighter than the rest.""That's Sirius, or the Dog Star. It's one of the closest stars to Earth, and it's twice as big as our sun." "Really? It's bigger than the sun?" asked Bretton."Sure is. And it's small compared to some other stars out there." Dad pointed to a spot slightly below Sirius. "In that area of the sky is one of the biggest stars we know of--VY Canis Majoris. It's two thousand times bigger than the sun!" Dad took a quarter out of his pocket. "If this quarter was the sun, VY Canis Majoris would fill half a football field!""No way!" Bretton looked at the dim spot in the sky. "But I can't even see it from here!""It's too far away to see with the naked eye," said Dad. "You need binoculars or a telescope.""It's so much bigger than Sirius, but Sirius is easier to see," observed Bretton. "And the sun is the smallest of them, but on earth it shines the brightest!""That's because of the stars' distance from earth, not their size. If you saw all three side by side, you'd know which one was biggest!"Dad leaned back on the blanket. "You know, the same can be true of how we view God, the One who made the stars. Sometimes on earth God can seem small and distant compared to other things that seem important, like being successful or having cool stuff. But God sent His Son, Jesus, to bring us near to Him, and when we have a relationship with Jesus and see His goodness in our lives, His light becomes brighter and everything else grows dim. Just like being close to a star is the only way to see its true size, we need Jesus to show us how big and wonderful He really is."-Courtney Lasater

Starry Nightc30965a9-ea64-4a5e-bcea-18bd5c2fcea9Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStarry Night"Wow, look at all the stars!" Bretton gaped at the tiny specks of light splattered across the night sky as he and his dad walked onto the beach. "I don't think I've ever seen so many at once!""It's amazing, isn't it?" Dad spread a blanket on the sand so they could sit down. "This has always been my favorite part of camping--getting away from all the city lights so we can see the stars.""Yeah," said Bretton. He pointed to a twinkling point of light. "Look at that one! It's brighter than the rest.""That's Sirius, or the Dog Star. It's one of the closest stars to Earth, and it's twice as big as our sun." "Really? It's bigger than the sun?" asked Bretton."Sure is. And it's small compared to some other stars out there." Dad pointed to a spot slightly below Sirius. "In that area of the sky is one of the biggest stars we know of--VY Canis Majoris. It's two thousand times bigger than the sun!" Dad took a quarter out of his pocket. "If this quarter was the sun, VY Canis Majoris would fill half a football field!""No way!" Bretton looked at the dim spot in the sky. "But I can't even see it from here!""It's too far away to see with the naked eye," said Dad. "You need binoculars or a telescope.""It's so much bigger than Sirius, but Sirius is easier to see," observed Bretton. "And the sun is the smallest of them, but on earth it shines the brightest!""That's because of the stars' distance from earth, not their size. If you saw all three side by side, you'd know which one was biggest!"Dad leaned back on the blanket. "You know, the same can be true of how we view God, the One who made the stars. Sometimes on earth God can seem small and distant compared to other things that seem important, like being successful or having cool stuff. But God sent His Son, Jesus, to bring us near to Him, and when we have a relationship with Jesus and see His goodness in our lives, His light becomes brighter and everything else grows dim. Just like being close to a star is the only way to see its true size, we need Jesus to show us how big and wonderful He really is."-Courtney Lasater

"Wow, look at all the stars!" Bretton gaped at the tiny specks of light splattered across the night sky as he and his dad walked onto the beach. "I don't think I've ever seen so many at once!""It's amazing, isn't it?" Dad spread a blanket on the sand so they could sit down. "This has always been my favorite part of camping--getting away from all the city lights so we can see the stars.""Yeah," said Bretton. He pointed to a twinkling point of light. "Look at that one! It's brighter than the rest.""That's Sirius, or the Dog Star. It's one of the closest stars to Earth, and it's twice as big as our sun." "Really? It's bigger than the sun?" asked Bretton."Sure is. And it's small compared to some other stars out there." Dad pointed to a spot slightly below Sirius. "In that area of the sky is one of the biggest stars we know of--VY Canis Majoris. It's two thousand times bigger than the sun!" Dad took a quarter out of his pocket. "If this quarter was the sun, VY Canis Majoris would fill half a football field!""No way!" Bretton looked at the dim spot in the sky. "But I can't even see it from here!""It's too far away to see with the naked eye," said Dad. "You need binoculars or a telescope.""It's so much bigger than Sirius, but Sirius is easier to see," observed Bretton. "And the sun is the smallest of them, but on earth it shines the brightest!""That's because of the stars' distance from earth, not their size. If you saw all three side by side, you'd know which one was biggest!"Dad leaned back on the blanket. "You know, the same can be true of how we view God, the One who made the stars. Sometimes on earth God can seem small and distant compared to other things that seem important, like being successful or having cool stuff. But God sent His Son, Jesus, to bring us near to Him, and when we have a relationship with Jesus and see His goodness in our lives, His light becomes brighter and everything else grows dim. Just like being close to a star is the only way to see its true size, we need Jesus to show us how big and wonderful He really is."-Courtney Lasater

Starry Night7df4fb78-8aff-4c11-9d41-0d1b8d418ff2Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Gift of Self What are the different types of chastity? We learn chastity is &quot;a school of the gift of the person.&quot; Mastering ourselves enables us to gift ourselves to another. Fr. Mike explains that chastity bears fruit in the form of true friendship. He explains that God calls everyone to this virtue, no matter his vocation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2346-2350. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What are the different types of chastity? We learn chastity is &quot;a school of the gift of the person.&quot; Mastering ourselves enables us to gift ourselves to another. Fr. Mike explains that chastity bears fruit in the form of true friendship. He explains that God calls everyone to this virtue, no matter his vocation. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2346-2350. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 306: Gift of Selfaece37e2-a2a4-4b75-95d9-ad60ad350683Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/1/23 "All of the Saints" Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. One day, this day could be your feast day. The Feast of All Saints is offered to us as a day to praise God for all of the unnamed and unknown saints who have run the race well and have entered into the glorious and unadulterated Presence of the true and living God. Mass Readings from November 1, 2023}: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12

Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. One day, this day could be your feast day. The Feast of All Saints is offered to us as a day to praise God for all of the unnamed and unknown saints who have run the race well and have entered into the glorious and unadulterated Presence of the true and living God. Mass Readings from November 1, 2023}: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12

full11/1/23 "All of the Saints"58d3d5dc-8b03-4048-af26-40356e494947Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/1/23 "All of the Saints" Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. One day, this day could be your feast day. The Feast of All Saints is offered to us as a day to praise God for all of the unnamed and unknown saints who have run the race well and have entered into the glorious and unadulterated Presence of the true and living God. Mass Readings from November 1, 2023}: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12

Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. One day, this day could be your feast day. The Feast of All Saints is offered to us as a day to praise God for all of the unnamed and unknown saints who have run the race well and have entered into the glorious and unadulterated Presence of the true and living God. Mass Readings from November 1, 2023}: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12

full11/1/23 "All of the Saints"898bad93-ff5f-4cd0-a9d9-82b8d5c2ea27Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/1/23 "All of the Saints" Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. One day, this day could be your feast day. The Feast of All Saints is offered to us as a day to praise God for all of the unnamed and unknown saints who have run the race well and have entered into the glorious and unadulterated Presence of the true and living God. Mass Readings from November 1, 2023}: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12

Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. One day, this day could be your feast day. The Feast of All Saints is offered to us as a day to praise God for all of the unnamed and unknown saints who have run the race well and have entered into the glorious and unadulterated Presence of the true and living God. Mass Readings from November 1, 2023}: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12

full11/1/23 "All of the Saints"9e382186-a4f0-4897-8765-30a67a4a18a6Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#511 Consumerism and the Christian Faith - Andrew PetiprinWhatever the world might say, Christian moral teaching is about more than sex. Andrew Petiprin joins us for a conversation about the Christian perspective on money, particularly in a consumerist culture. How is a Christian to live when &#8220;happiness&#8221; is on sale everywhere? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and today we talk about something that may seem slightly tangential to the whole apologetics endeavor, and that is consumerism. But I don&#8217;t think …

Whatever the world might say, Christian moral teaching is about more than sex. Andrew Petiprin joins us for a conversation about the Christian perspective on money, particularly in a consumerist culture. How is a Christian to live when &#8220;happiness&#8221; is on sale everywhere? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and today we talk about something that may seem slightly tangential to the whole apologetics endeavor, and that is consumerism. But I don&#8217;t think …

#511 Consumerism and the Christian Faith - Andrew Petiprinaab3e9c0-54bc-4dec-80c6-17d4cfc27cdcWed, 01 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#305: Only one Says Thank YouLuke 17: 11-19 10 people are sick with leprosy. All 10 ask Jesus for help and he heals all of them but how many come back to say thank you? We may hear the story and think, &quot;I would never do that!&quot; But let&#39;s think about those every day, amazing things that happen in our own lives that we too can forget to say thank you to Jesus for. In this special episode, we get to hear from real listeners, just like you, telling us what they&#39;re thankful for. Click bonus content to enjoy extras like the thankful activity we have for this episode To connect with me go here For our FREE Read-A-Loud pdf sent straight to you go here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 17: 11-19 10 people are sick with leprosy. All 10 ask Jesus for help and he heals all of them but how many come back to say thank you? We may hear the story and think, &quot;I would never do that!&quot; But let&#39;s think about those every day, amazing things that happen in our own lives that we too can forget to say thank you to Jesus for. In this special episode, we get to hear from real listeners, just like you, telling us what they&#39;re thankful for. Click bonus content to enjoy extras like the thankful activity we have for this episode To connect with me go here For our FREE Read-A-Loud pdf sent straight to you go here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#305: Only one Says Thank You09c73a8c-756e-48cf-bd5a-c82f89c01444Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000612https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Defender (2023) As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 305: The Defender (2023)b4e3e519-0d07-45c0-bcee-1db2aba3fb4aWed, 01 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Defender (2023) As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 305: The Defender (2023)8c932dae-84c9-4f5f-9ef3-afe0a6876a74Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Defender (2023) As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 305: The Defender (2023)2e7e9f49-291c-4b2b-b9e9-d51e97435a99Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Defender (2023) As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 305: The Defender (2023)f16eab1b-bbe3-4f11-b272-5bbd06fdeb55Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Call to Chastity We are all called to the virtue of chastity, which integrates our sexuality within the fullness of our person. Chastity trains us in freedom, teaching us how to direct and guide our desires. Fr. Mike explains that this virtue requires sustained effort and leads to self-mastery and peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2337-2345. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We are all called to the virtue of chastity, which integrates our sexuality within the fullness of our person. Chastity trains us in freedom, teaching us how to direct and guide our desires. Fr. Mike explains that this virtue requires sustained effort and leads to self-mastery and peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2337-2345. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 305: The Call to Chastity7076cf95-34df-4ed0-b108-286c5e7b776bWed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBuilding BridgesAsher and his friend Enzo looked at the creek that ran through the field near their homes. They were trying to figure out how to build a bridge over it. "I bet my dad has some boards we could use," said Enzo.The two boys ran to the shed in Enzo's backyard and found a couple of long, wide boards. They carried one of them to the creek, lifted it high, and gave it a heave, hoping it would land with both ends on dry ground. But…SPLASH! "Oh no! It missed the creek bank," said Asher. "This board won't work. It's too short." After a quick look at his watch, he added, "I need to get home--let's finish this tomorrow. I'll ask my dad if he has something that will help us." Enzo nodded, and the boys set the board against a tree and headed home.Mom met Asher at the door. "I'm glad you're home early. We invited the new family down the street to come for dinner tonight."Asher groaned. "Why do we have to have them over? They don't speak English very well, and the boy my age has a weird name I can't pronounce. Can I eat at Enzo's house? We can talk over our plans to build a bridge over the creek.""You're eating here with us," Mom said firmly, and Asher could tell by the look on her face that she wasn't happy about his attitude."I don't think they believe in God," said Asher. "We probably shouldn't get too close to them." He thought for sure his mother would have to agree with that."Maybe they don't believe in God," said Mom. "But they'll have a chance to get to know Him if we share His love with them tonight. Our new neighbors may seem different to us, but different doesn't mean bad. I'm sure we seem different to them." Mom paused for a moment. "Since you're interested in building bridges, how about helping build a bridge here tonight? Through friendship and hospitality, we can build a bridge to reach our new neighbors and show them the love of Jesus. He loves them and died for them too, so they're not so different from us after all." She motioned toward the bathroom. "Now go wash up for dinner."-Nance E. Keyes

Asher and his friend Enzo looked at the creek that ran through the field near their homes. They were trying to figure out how to build a bridge over it. "I bet my dad has some boards we could use," said Enzo.The two boys ran to the shed in Enzo's backyard and found a couple of long, wide boards. They carried one of them to the creek, lifted it high, and gave it a heave, hoping it would land with both ends on dry ground. But…SPLASH! "Oh no! It missed the creek bank," said Asher. "This board won't work. It's too short." After a quick look at his watch, he added, "I need to get home--let's finish this tomorrow. I'll ask my dad if he has something that will help us." Enzo nodded, and the boys set the board against a tree and headed home.Mom met Asher at the door. "I'm glad you're home early. We invited the new family down the street to come for dinner tonight."Asher groaned. "Why do we have to have them over? They don't speak English very well, and the boy my age has a weird name I can't pronounce. Can I eat at Enzo's house? We can talk over our plans to build a bridge over the creek.""You're eating here with us," Mom said firmly, and Asher could tell by the look on her face that she wasn't happy about his attitude."I don't think they believe in God," said Asher. "We probably shouldn't get too close to them." He thought for sure his mother would have to agree with that."Maybe they don't believe in God," said Mom. "But they'll have a chance to get to know Him if we share His love with them tonight. Our new neighbors may seem different to us, but different doesn't mean bad. I'm sure we seem different to them." Mom paused for a moment. "Since you're interested in building bridges, how about helping build a bridge here tonight? Through friendship and hospitality, we can build a bridge to reach our new neighbors and show them the love of Jesus. He loves them and died for them too, so they're not so different from us after all." She motioned toward the bathroom. "Now go wash up for dinner."-Nance E. Keyes

Building Bridges0a089f4c-d99c-4801-b499-7605d6b11479Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBuilding BridgesAsher and his friend Enzo looked at the creek that ran through the field near their homes. They were trying to figure out how to build a bridge over it. "I bet my dad has some boards we could use," said Enzo.The two boys ran to the shed in Enzo's backyard and found a couple of long, wide boards. They carried one of them to the creek, lifted it high, and gave it a heave, hoping it would land with both ends on dry ground. But…SPLASH! "Oh no! It missed the creek bank," said Asher. "This board won't work. It's too short." After a quick look at his watch, he added, "I need to get home--let's finish this tomorrow. I'll ask my dad if he has something that will help us." Enzo nodded, and the boys set the board against a tree and headed home.Mom met Asher at the door. "I'm glad you're home early. We invited the new family down the street to come for dinner tonight."Asher groaned. "Why do we have to have them over? They don't speak English very well, and the boy my age has a weird name I can't pronounce. Can I eat at Enzo's house? We can talk over our plans to build a bridge over the creek.""You're eating here with us," Mom said firmly, and Asher could tell by the look on her face that she wasn't happy about his attitude."I don't think they believe in God," said Asher. "We probably shouldn't get too close to them." He thought for sure his mother would have to agree with that."Maybe they don't believe in God," said Mom. "But they'll have a chance to get to know Him if we share His love with them tonight. Our new neighbors may seem different to us, but different doesn't mean bad. I'm sure we seem different to them." Mom paused for a moment. "Since you're interested in building bridges, how about helping build a bridge here tonight? Through friendship and hospitality, we can build a bridge to reach our new neighbors and show them the love of Jesus. He loves them and died for them too, so they're not so different from us after all." She motioned toward the bathroom. "Now go wash up for dinner."-Nance E. Keyes

Asher and his friend Enzo looked at the creek that ran through the field near their homes. They were trying to figure out how to build a bridge over it. "I bet my dad has some boards we could use," said Enzo.The two boys ran to the shed in Enzo's backyard and found a couple of long, wide boards. They carried one of them to the creek, lifted it high, and gave it a heave, hoping it would land with both ends on dry ground. But…SPLASH! "Oh no! It missed the creek bank," said Asher. "This board won't work. It's too short." After a quick look at his watch, he added, "I need to get home--let's finish this tomorrow. I'll ask my dad if he has something that will help us." Enzo nodded, and the boys set the board against a tree and headed home.Mom met Asher at the door. "I'm glad you're home early. We invited the new family down the street to come for dinner tonight."Asher groaned. "Why do we have to have them over? They don't speak English very well, and the boy my age has a weird name I can't pronounce. Can I eat at Enzo's house? We can talk over our plans to build a bridge over the creek.""You're eating here with us," Mom said firmly, and Asher could tell by the look on her face that she wasn't happy about his attitude."I don't think they believe in God," said Asher. "We probably shouldn't get too close to them." He thought for sure his mother would have to agree with that."Maybe they don't believe in God," said Mom. "But they'll have a chance to get to know Him if we share His love with them tonight. Our new neighbors may seem different to us, but different doesn't mean bad. I'm sure we seem different to them." Mom paused for a moment. "Since you're interested in building bridges, how about helping build a bridge here tonight? Through friendship and hospitality, we can build a bridge to reach our new neighbors and show them the love of Jesus. He loves them and died for them too, so they're not so different from us after all." She motioned toward the bathroom. "Now go wash up for dinner."-Nance E. Keyes

Building Bridges0f3375c6-2816-4b6b-b4a1-85adb7e7ee45Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Call to Chastity We are all called to the virtue of chastity, which integrates our sexuality within the fullness of our person. Chastity trains us in freedom, teaching us how to direct and guide our desires. Fr. Mike explains that this virtue requires sustained effort and leads to self-mastery and peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2337-2345. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We are all called to the virtue of chastity, which integrates our sexuality within the fullness of our person. Chastity trains us in freedom, teaching us how to direct and guide our desires. Fr. Mike explains that this virtue requires sustained effort and leads to self-mastery and peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2337-2345. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 305: The Call to Chastity6e5bb223-2dcf-4326-8c8d-cc66c8921c96Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2023)a38a54fd-1b70-492e-8f5d-341f0ec89a0dTue, 31 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2023)e0c7b50c-582b-46b1-bb4c-69d4a7de0cf2Tue, 31 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2023)cf298ea2-14cd-4bbb-8995-fb81a352e06aTue, 31 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2023)29761e45-6b5a-4f7e-b2eb-53fd6a998d8aTue, 31 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Male and Female Why did God create us male and female? We begin our journey through the sixth commandment by learning about the meaning of human sexuality and the complementarity between men and women. Fr. Mike underscores the significance of the body in revealing our sexuality and our vocation to love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2331-2336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why did God create us male and female? We begin our journey through the sixth commandment by learning about the meaning of human sexuality and the complementarity between men and women. Fr. Mike underscores the significance of the body in revealing our sexuality and our vocation to love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2331-2336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 304: Male and Femalede7a3e71-8d1e-4d92-9956-2f655a38174eTue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLava Lips"Hi, Mom," said Journee as she opened the front door. "We had the best class today! We learned about volcanos.""That sounds interesting," said Mom. "I remember studying them in school. They're a fascinating part of nature."Journee nodded. "My teacher had a small model of a volcano. She could even make it erupt! Do you know what erupts from a real volcano?""Lava, hot gasses, and rock fragments," answered Journee's brother, Nash, who had also just gotten home from school.Journee frowned. "I asked Mom, not you," she snapped. Then she went on telling her mom more facts about volcanoes. "Pressure builds up, and the red hot ash blasts through the surface. Do you know where it erupts from?" she asked, looking at her mother. Nash answered again. "It comes from the mouth of the volcano. That's at the top of a cone-shaped mountain."Journee scowled at him. "Wrong!" she declared triumphantly. "That's what it looks like, but the actual opening is lower than the top. It's called a vent." She made a face at her brother. "Shows how much you know, dummy. Next time mind your own business.""Journee," said Mom sternly, "a volcano isn't the only thing with a mouth--we have mouths too, you know. Eruptions may not come from the mouths of volcanos, but our mouths can erupt with hot, vicious, unkind words that hurt other people. We sometimes vent our feelings by spewing out angry words--like what you're doing right now.""Well, I wanted to talk to you about volcanoes, not Nash," said Journee. "That doesn't make it okay for you to talk the way you did," said Mom. "When volcanoes erupt, the lava destroys whatever gets in its way, and the words that erupt from our mouths can do the same thing to people's feelings. We can't control volcanic eruptions, but we can control the words from our mouths. The Holy Spirit helps us do that so we can speak to others in a way that reflects the love of Jesus, who is always patient and kind with us."Journee sighed and turned toward her brother. "Sorry, Nash," she said. "I'll trust God to help me control my lava lips."-Nance E. Keyes

"Hi, Mom," said Journee as she opened the front door. "We had the best class today! We learned about volcanos.""That sounds interesting," said Mom. "I remember studying them in school. They're a fascinating part of nature."Journee nodded. "My teacher had a small model of a volcano. She could even make it erupt! Do you know what erupts from a real volcano?""Lava, hot gasses, and rock fragments," answered Journee's brother, Nash, who had also just gotten home from school.Journee frowned. "I asked Mom, not you," she snapped. Then she went on telling her mom more facts about volcanoes. "Pressure builds up, and the red hot ash blasts through the surface. Do you know where it erupts from?" she asked, looking at her mother. Nash answered again. "It comes from the mouth of the volcano. That's at the top of a cone-shaped mountain."Journee scowled at him. "Wrong!" she declared triumphantly. "That's what it looks like, but the actual opening is lower than the top. It's called a vent." She made a face at her brother. "Shows how much you know, dummy. Next time mind your own business.""Journee," said Mom sternly, "a volcano isn't the only thing with a mouth--we have mouths too, you know. Eruptions may not come from the mouths of volcanos, but our mouths can erupt with hot, vicious, unkind words that hurt other people. We sometimes vent our feelings by spewing out angry words--like what you're doing right now.""Well, I wanted to talk to you about volcanoes, not Nash," said Journee. "That doesn't make it okay for you to talk the way you did," said Mom. "When volcanoes erupt, the lava destroys whatever gets in its way, and the words that erupt from our mouths can do the same thing to people's feelings. We can't control volcanic eruptions, but we can control the words from our mouths. The Holy Spirit helps us do that so we can speak to others in a way that reflects the love of Jesus, who is always patient and kind with us."Journee sighed and turned toward her brother. "Sorry, Nash," she said. "I'll trust God to help me control my lava lips."-Nance E. Keyes

Lava Lips4fa39511-07cd-4985-9905-ca4bd9eda955Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLava Lips"Hi, Mom," said Journee as she opened the front door. "We had the best class today! We learned about volcanos.""That sounds interesting," said Mom. "I remember studying them in school. They're a fascinating part of nature."Journee nodded. "My teacher had a small model of a volcano. She could even make it erupt! Do you know what erupts from a real volcano?""Lava, hot gasses, and rock fragments," answered Journee's brother, Nash, who had also just gotten home from school.Journee frowned. "I asked Mom, not you," she snapped. Then she went on telling her mom more facts about volcanoes. "Pressure builds up, and the red hot ash blasts through the surface. Do you know where it erupts from?" she asked, looking at her mother. Nash answered again. "It comes from the mouth of the volcano. That's at the top of a cone-shaped mountain."Journee scowled at him. "Wrong!" she declared triumphantly. "That's what it looks like, but the actual opening is lower than the top. It's called a vent." She made a face at her brother. "Shows how much you know, dummy. Next time mind your own business.""Journee," said Mom sternly, "a volcano isn't the only thing with a mouth--we have mouths too, you know. Eruptions may not come from the mouths of volcanos, but our mouths can erupt with hot, vicious, unkind words that hurt other people. We sometimes vent our feelings by spewing out angry words--like what you're doing right now.""Well, I wanted to talk to you about volcanoes, not Nash," said Journee. "That doesn't make it okay for you to talk the way you did," said Mom. "When volcanoes erupt, the lava destroys whatever gets in its way, and the words that erupt from our mouths can do the same thing to people's feelings. We can't control volcanic eruptions, but we can control the words from our mouths. The Holy Spirit helps us do that so we can speak to others in a way that reflects the love of Jesus, who is always patient and kind with us."Journee sighed and turned toward her brother. "Sorry, Nash," she said. "I'll trust God to help me control my lava lips."-Nance E. Keyes

"Hi, Mom," said Journee as she opened the front door. "We had the best class today! We learned about volcanos.""That sounds interesting," said Mom. "I remember studying them in school. They're a fascinating part of nature."Journee nodded. "My teacher had a small model of a volcano. She could even make it erupt! Do you know what erupts from a real volcano?""Lava, hot gasses, and rock fragments," answered Journee's brother, Nash, who had also just gotten home from school.Journee frowned. "I asked Mom, not you," she snapped. Then she went on telling her mom more facts about volcanoes. "Pressure builds up, and the red hot ash blasts through the surface. Do you know where it erupts from?" she asked, looking at her mother. Nash answered again. "It comes from the mouth of the volcano. That's at the top of a cone-shaped mountain."Journee scowled at him. "Wrong!" she declared triumphantly. "That's what it looks like, but the actual opening is lower than the top. It's called a vent." She made a face at her brother. "Shows how much you know, dummy. Next time mind your own business.""Journee," said Mom sternly, "a volcano isn't the only thing with a mouth--we have mouths too, you know. Eruptions may not come from the mouths of volcanos, but our mouths can erupt with hot, vicious, unkind words that hurt other people. We sometimes vent our feelings by spewing out angry words--like what you're doing right now.""Well, I wanted to talk to you about volcanoes, not Nash," said Journee. "That doesn't make it okay for you to talk the way you did," said Mom. "When volcanoes erupt, the lava destroys whatever gets in its way, and the words that erupt from our mouths can do the same thing to people's feelings. We can't control volcanic eruptions, but we can control the words from our mouths. The Holy Spirit helps us do that so we can speak to others in a way that reflects the love of Jesus, who is always patient and kind with us."Journee sighed and turned toward her brother. "Sorry, Nash," she said. "I'll trust God to help me control my lava lips."-Nance E. Keyes

Lava Lips3cc6209f-90ca-4309-a4c9-0c200eb8aabeTue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Male and Female Why did God create us male and female? We begin our journey through the sixth commandment by learning about the meaning of human sexuality and the complementarity between men and women. Fr. Mike underscores the significance of the body in revealing our sexuality and our vocation to love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2331-2336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why did God create us male and female? We begin our journey through the sixth commandment by learning about the meaning of human sexuality and the complementarity between men and women. Fr. Mike underscores the significance of the body in revealing our sexuality and our vocation to love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2331-2336. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 304: Male and Female6befcda8-e4bc-470a-9260-d9c88f78a194Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSurrender Myself To Better Love with Bill SenyardWe live in a rough time. Despite all the knowledge, grace, and blessings that come from being a Christian, many of us regularly fall radically short of the mark. We miss opportunities to really show a deep and powerful love to our spouses, our children, and our communities. We're  so focused on the hyper rational that we've lost site that God's love isn't rational. And ours isn't supposed to be either. Join me in this episode as Dr. Bill Senyard returns to the show. We have a fantastic discussion that drifts across topics of parenting, surrender, and how to counter the effects of the modern culture. At the core of our discussion is God's crazy, irrational love for us, and how we can in turn share that love with others. If we are not filled with God's love, we cannot truly share love with others. You can read more about Bill at his websites: https://gospel-app.com/ https://gospel-app.com/paths/good-enough-parent/

We live in a rough time. Despite all the knowledge, grace, and blessings that come from being a Christian, many of us regularly fall radically short of the mark. We miss opportunities to really show a deep and powerful love to our spouses, our children, and our communities. We're  so focused on the hyper rational that we've lost site that God's love isn't rational. And ours isn't supposed to be either. Join me in this episode as Dr. Bill Senyard returns to the show. We have a fantastic discussion that drifts across topics of parenting, surrender, and how to counter the effects of the modern culture. At the core of our discussion is God's crazy, irrational love for us, and how we can in turn share that love with others. If we are not filled with God's love, we cannot truly share love with others. You can read more about Bill at his websites: https://gospel-app.com/ https://gospel-app.com/paths/good-enough-parent/

fullSurrender Myself To Better Love with Bill Senyard57527907-7cc2-4fd9-907c-8137b1f018bcMon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe ADHD Doctor: “I’ve Scanned 250,000 Brains” You (Steven Bartlett) Have ADHD! & Coffee Is Damaging Your Brain!!! Dr Daniel AmenIf your brain makes you ‘you’, how can you treat your brain so that you are the best possible version of you? In this new episode Steven sits down again with world-leading psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist, Dr. Daniel Amen. Dr. Daniel Amen is the founder of Amen Clinics, which has the world’s largest database of 225,000 brain scans for psychiatry, he is also the founder of BrainMD, a company specialising in brain-directed supplements. Dr. Amen has provided brain scans for celebrities such as Bella Hadid and Justin Bieber, and is a 12-time New York Times best-selling author. In this conversation Dr. Amen and Steven discuss topics, such as: His aim of creating a revolution in brain health Why brain and not mental disorders are the key issue Depression comes from brain health How optimising your brain will optimise your life The difference between physical trauma and emotional trauma Why playing racket sports will make you live longer The scan of Steven’s brain Steven’s ADHD and how to live with ADHD Why orange juice can make your brain worse The importance of blood flow to the brain How caffeine and nicotine constricts blood flow to the brain When you stop learning your brain starts dying How loneliness accelerates dementia Depression doubling the risk of Alzheimer's in women Why he doesn’t believe in the power of positive thinking Screen time creating anxiety and depression How sleep cleans the brain Sugars damaging impact on the brain Why not flossing can make you depressed How your body wash is poisoning you Ways to stop negative thinking The impact of certain fatty foods on reducing Alzheimer’s How weight gain is making you dumb You can purchase Dr. Amen’s most recent book, ‘Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits, and Relationships’, here: https://amzn.to/40uCGhQ Follow Dr. Amen: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3tHjm4r Twitter: https://bit.ly/3scQpgr Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your brain makes you ‘you’, how can you treat your brain so that you are the best possible version of you? In this new episode Steven sits down again with world-leading psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist, Dr. Daniel Amen. Dr. Daniel Amen is the founder of Amen Clinics, which has the world’s largest database of 225,000 brain scans for psychiatry, he is also the founder of BrainMD, a company specialising in brain-directed supplements. Dr. Amen has provided brain scans for celebrities such as Bella Hadid and Justin Bieber, and is a 12-time New York Times best-selling author. In this conversation Dr. Amen and Steven discuss topics, such as: His aim of creating a revolution in brain health Why brain and not mental disorders are the key issue Depression comes from brain health How optimising your brain will optimise your life The difference between physical trauma and emotional trauma Why playing racket sports will make you live longer The scan of Steven’s brain Steven’s ADHD and how to live with ADHD Why orange juice can make your brain worse The importance of blood flow to the brain How caffeine and nicotine constricts blood flow to the brain When you stop learning your brain starts dying How loneliness accelerates dementia Depression doubling the risk of Alzheimer's in women Why he doesn’t believe in the power of positive thinking Screen time creating anxiety and depression How sleep cleans the brain Sugars damaging impact on the brain Why not flossing can make you depressed How your body wash is poisoning you Ways to stop negative thinking The impact of certain fatty foods on reducing Alzheimer’s How weight gain is making you dumb You can purchase Dr. Amen’s most recent book, ‘Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits, and Relationships’, here: https://amzn.to/40uCGhQ Follow Dr. Amen: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3tHjm4r Twitter: https://bit.ly/3scQpgr Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe ADHD Doctor: “I’ve Scanned 250,000 Brains” You (Steven Bartlett) Have ADHD! & Coffee Is Damaging Your Brain!!! Dr Daniel Amen8a2f66e8-2afa-40be-afb7-12125fb94a07Mon, 30 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +00006602https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2023) Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2023)eae19b26-9aa0-4d09-8508-0d2e04b9a2a8Mon, 30 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2023) Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2023)781c3f22-ffc0-48b0-a858-b7f78b370d45Mon, 30 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2023) Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2023)afbdb523-2895-4881-a684-00b344e1800eMon, 30 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2023) Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2023)d7146de9-ab20-42e7-9ce6-a2d602e43c7dMon, 30 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Summary of the Fifth Commandment The Church offers us a consistent ethic of life from the moment of conception until death. In today’s “Nugget Day,” we review the main takeaways from our readings about the fifth commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that the Church’s teachings on the value of human life stem from the truth that every human life is sacred; God wills each person for his own sake. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2318-2330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church offers us a consistent ethic of life from the moment of conception until death. In today’s “Nugget Day,” we review the main takeaways from our readings about the fifth commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that the Church’s teachings on the value of human life stem from the truth that every human life is sacred; God wills each person for his own sake. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2318-2330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 303: Summary of the Fifth Commandment8feeb606-5332-427d-ac7d-ac5aff844022Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFoolish Flies"Hey, look at this weird plant!" called Andres as he and his fellow campers made their way around the swamp."Hmm," murmured Mr. Pete, the counselor. "That's called a pitcher plant! It's one of North America's most interesting insect-eating plants.""What are all those flies doing down in there?" asked one of the boys as they crowded around and peered into a cluster of leaves."That plant has caught them for food," Mr. Pete explained. "It produces a substance--kind of like nectar--that attracts insects. They can easily enter the opening at the top of the leaves, but the sides are slippery and have thousands of tiny hairs that all point downward, and the flies can't get back out.""So they drown in that pool at the bottom, I guess," remarked Andres. "Those flies think they're getting something good, but instead they get stuck."Mr. Pete nodded. "That can happen to us too. Sinful things can often look good to us, but they will only harm us if we give in to them. I know that first-hand. When I was a teenager, I started using illegal drugs because I had a lot of tough things going on in my life and I thought they'd make me feel better, but instead I got stuck and became addicted. They only made things worse.""What happened then?" asked one of the boys."My parents sent me to a special hospital to help me get better. It helped a lot, but I still struggled with addiction for a long time after that.""I'm never trying drugs," Andres declared. "I hope and pray you won't," said Mr. Pete. "Like all sin, doing drugs will never lead to anything good--sin can only hurt us." He looked down at the flies stuck in the liquid at the bottom of the plant. "Sometimes it's hard to say no to something we know is wrong, but God urges us to come to Him for help. Jesus saved us from sin, and He gives us the power to resist it. We don't ever have to give in--and if we do, He offers us forgiveness and healing." As he spoke, they heard a buzzing sound. A fly was circling the pitcher plant, drawing a little closer with each pass.-Lorna B. Marlowe

"Hey, look at this weird plant!" called Andres as he and his fellow campers made their way around the swamp."Hmm," murmured Mr. Pete, the counselor. "That's called a pitcher plant! It's one of North America's most interesting insect-eating plants.""What are all those flies doing down in there?" asked one of the boys as they crowded around and peered into a cluster of leaves."That plant has caught them for food," Mr. Pete explained. "It produces a substance--kind of like nectar--that attracts insects. They can easily enter the opening at the top of the leaves, but the sides are slippery and have thousands of tiny hairs that all point downward, and the flies can't get back out.""So they drown in that pool at the bottom, I guess," remarked Andres. "Those flies think they're getting something good, but instead they get stuck."Mr. Pete nodded. "That can happen to us too. Sinful things can often look good to us, but they will only harm us if we give in to them. I know that first-hand. When I was a teenager, I started using illegal drugs because I had a lot of tough things going on in my life and I thought they'd make me feel better, but instead I got stuck and became addicted. They only made things worse.""What happened then?" asked one of the boys."My parents sent me to a special hospital to help me get better. It helped a lot, but I still struggled with addiction for a long time after that.""I'm never trying drugs," Andres declared. "I hope and pray you won't," said Mr. Pete. "Like all sin, doing drugs will never lead to anything good--sin can only hurt us." He looked down at the flies stuck in the liquid at the bottom of the plant. "Sometimes it's hard to say no to something we know is wrong, but God urges us to come to Him for help. Jesus saved us from sin, and He gives us the power to resist it. We don't ever have to give in--and if we do, He offers us forgiveness and healing." As he spoke, they heard a buzzing sound. A fly was circling the pitcher plant, drawing a little closer with each pass.-Lorna B. Marlowe

Foolish Fliesd08cd0ef-80f8-47a2-bcfe-2d33aca1c53eMon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFoolish Flies"Hey, look at this weird plant!" called Andres as he and his fellow campers made their way around the swamp."Hmm," murmured Mr. Pete, the counselor. "That's called a pitcher plant! It's one of North America's most interesting insect-eating plants.""What are all those flies doing down in there?" asked one of the boys as they crowded around and peered into a cluster of leaves."That plant has caught them for food," Mr. Pete explained. "It produces a substance--kind of like nectar--that attracts insects. They can easily enter the opening at the top of the leaves, but the sides are slippery and have thousands of tiny hairs that all point downward, and the flies can't get back out.""So they drown in that pool at the bottom, I guess," remarked Andres. "Those flies think they're getting something good, but instead they get stuck."Mr. Pete nodded. "That can happen to us too. Sinful things can often look good to us, but they will only harm us if we give in to them. I know that first-hand. When I was a teenager, I started using illegal drugs because I had a lot of tough things going on in my life and I thought they'd make me feel better, but instead I got stuck and became addicted. They only made things worse.""What happened then?" asked one of the boys."My parents sent me to a special hospital to help me get better. It helped a lot, but I still struggled with addiction for a long time after that.""I'm never trying drugs," Andres declared. "I hope and pray you won't," said Mr. Pete. "Like all sin, doing drugs will never lead to anything good--sin can only hurt us." He looked down at the flies stuck in the liquid at the bottom of the plant. "Sometimes it's hard to say no to something we know is wrong, but God urges us to come to Him for help. Jesus saved us from sin, and He gives us the power to resist it. We don't ever have to give in--and if we do, He offers us forgiveness and healing." As he spoke, they heard a buzzing sound. A fly was circling the pitcher plant, drawing a little closer with each pass.-Lorna B. Marlowe

"Hey, look at this weird plant!" called Andres as he and his fellow campers made their way around the swamp."Hmm," murmured Mr. Pete, the counselor. "That's called a pitcher plant! It's one of North America's most interesting insect-eating plants.""What are all those flies doing down in there?" asked one of the boys as they crowded around and peered into a cluster of leaves."That plant has caught them for food," Mr. Pete explained. "It produces a substance--kind of like nectar--that attracts insects. They can easily enter the opening at the top of the leaves, but the sides are slippery and have thousands of tiny hairs that all point downward, and the flies can't get back out.""So they drown in that pool at the bottom, I guess," remarked Andres. "Those flies think they're getting something good, but instead they get stuck."Mr. Pete nodded. "That can happen to us too. Sinful things can often look good to us, but they will only harm us if we give in to them. I know that first-hand. When I was a teenager, I started using illegal drugs because I had a lot of tough things going on in my life and I thought they'd make me feel better, but instead I got stuck and became addicted. They only made things worse.""What happened then?" asked one of the boys."My parents sent me to a special hospital to help me get better. It helped a lot, but I still struggled with addiction for a long time after that.""I'm never trying drugs," Andres declared. "I hope and pray you won't," said Mr. Pete. "Like all sin, doing drugs will never lead to anything good--sin can only hurt us." He looked down at the flies stuck in the liquid at the bottom of the plant. "Sometimes it's hard to say no to something we know is wrong, but God urges us to come to Him for help. Jesus saved us from sin, and He gives us the power to resist it. We don't ever have to give in--and if we do, He offers us forgiveness and healing." As he spoke, they heard a buzzing sound. A fly was circling the pitcher plant, drawing a little closer with each pass.-Lorna B. Marlowe

Foolish Flies0f4781c6-04cd-464f-aa51-8ad899478505Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Summary of the Fifth Commandment The Church offers us a consistent ethic of life from the moment of conception until death. In today’s “Nugget Day,” we review the main takeaways from our readings about the fifth commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that the Church’s teachings on the value of human life stem from the truth that every human life is sacred; God wills each person for his own sake. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2318-2330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church offers us a consistent ethic of life from the moment of conception until death. In today’s “Nugget Day,” we review the main takeaways from our readings about the fifth commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that the Church’s teachings on the value of human life stem from the truth that every human life is sacred; God wills each person for his own sake. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2318-2330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 303: Summary of the Fifth Commandment96a419a8-3f8d-482a-bc7d-437fc3e5058bMon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2023) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2023)267b05d5-3279-4793-9d9e-f7157667ddbfSun, 29 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2023) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2023)af78a2a0-f56e-46ac-b428-8539940c65abSun, 29 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2023) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2023)9e19fd08-106a-4162-99c6-434ceb470252Sun, 29 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2023) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2023)f8e620c2-bde9-416f-bfd0-c420a0f92326Sun, 29 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: War The Church urges us to pray and work for peace to avoid the evils and injustices of war. Because we live in a broken world, the Church also offers guidance on approaching war. Fr. Mike breaks down just war theory and the criteria of legitimate defense by military force under principles of moral law. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2307-2317. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church urges us to pray and work for peace to avoid the evils and injustices of war. Because we live in a broken world, the Church also offers guidance on approaching war. Fr. Mike breaks down just war theory and the criteria of legitimate defense by military force under principles of moral law. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2307-2317. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 302: War7648c73b-f110-4e37-bcb5-647dd9bae779Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Deeper LoveTears ran down Makayla's cheeks as Dad drove off. She pulled away from her mother and ran down the street. She heard Mom call her name, but she ran faster. Today was the worst day of her life!Earlier that morning, Mom and Dad had sat on opposite ends of the couch and calmly spoke the words that tore her world apart. "We still love you, Makayla. We just can't live together anymore." The words had pierced her heart.Makayla finally stopped running and sat on a swing in the neighborhood park. She could no longer cry; she felt empty.As the weeks went by, Makayla's life fell into a new pattern. After school on weekdays, she and her mother cooked dinner and spent the evenings together. On Fridays, her father picked her up after school, and she went to his apartment for the weekend. They had fun, but it just wasn't the same as having him home.One Friday Makayla's father called to say he couldn't come. After that, Dad sometimes came, and sometimes he didn't. When he told her she was going to have a new family--he was going to get married, and she would have stepbrothers and a stepsister--she wasn't quite sure where she fit in anymore.A few weeks later, Makayla agreed to go to church with Mrs. Mason, who lived next door. The lesson was about the love of God. Makayla listened as the pastor talked. Love comes and goes, thought Makayla. One day you're a family, and the next you're lost somewhere in the middle. Tears began to well up, and when the sermon was over and everyone got up to leave, she stayed in her seat."What's wrong, Makayla?" asked Mrs. Mason."Love's not like what the pastor said," Makayla replied. "Dad doesn't love us like that.""God's love isn't like human love," said Mrs. Mason gently. "God loves His children perfectly, and nothing can separate them from His love. He will always be there for them, no matter what.""Are you sure?" asked Makayla. It would be wonderful to be loved like that, she thought."Yes," said Mrs. Mason. "Why don't you and your mother come over for lunch and I'll tell you more about it."-Suzie Eller

Tears ran down Makayla's cheeks as Dad drove off. She pulled away from her mother and ran down the street. She heard Mom call her name, but she ran faster. Today was the worst day of her life!Earlier that morning, Mom and Dad had sat on opposite ends of the couch and calmly spoke the words that tore her world apart. "We still love you, Makayla. We just can't live together anymore." The words had pierced her heart.Makayla finally stopped running and sat on a swing in the neighborhood park. She could no longer cry; she felt empty.As the weeks went by, Makayla's life fell into a new pattern. After school on weekdays, she and her mother cooked dinner and spent the evenings together. On Fridays, her father picked her up after school, and she went to his apartment for the weekend. They had fun, but it just wasn't the same as having him home.One Friday Makayla's father called to say he couldn't come. After that, Dad sometimes came, and sometimes he didn't. When he told her she was going to have a new family--he was going to get married, and she would have stepbrothers and a stepsister--she wasn't quite sure where she fit in anymore.A few weeks later, Makayla agreed to go to church with Mrs. Mason, who lived next door. The lesson was about the love of God. Makayla listened as the pastor talked. Love comes and goes, thought Makayla. One day you're a family, and the next you're lost somewhere in the middle. Tears began to well up, and when the sermon was over and everyone got up to leave, she stayed in her seat."What's wrong, Makayla?" asked Mrs. Mason."Love's not like what the pastor said," Makayla replied. "Dad doesn't love us like that.""God's love isn't like human love," said Mrs. Mason gently. "God loves His children perfectly, and nothing can separate them from His love. He will always be there for them, no matter what.""Are you sure?" asked Makayla. It would be wonderful to be loved like that, she thought."Yes," said Mrs. Mason. "Why don't you and your mother come over for lunch and I'll tell you more about it."-Suzie Eller

A Deeper Love52521eb3-49f1-44f0-b2b7-0e6ec38e45afSun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Deeper LoveTears ran down Makayla's cheeks as Dad drove off. She pulled away from her mother and ran down the street. She heard Mom call her name, but she ran faster. Today was the worst day of her life!Earlier that morning, Mom and Dad had sat on opposite ends of the couch and calmly spoke the words that tore her world apart. "We still love you, Makayla. We just can't live together anymore." The words had pierced her heart.Makayla finally stopped running and sat on a swing in the neighborhood park. She could no longer cry; she felt empty.As the weeks went by, Makayla's life fell into a new pattern. After school on weekdays, she and her mother cooked dinner and spent the evenings together. On Fridays, her father picked her up after school, and she went to his apartment for the weekend. They had fun, but it just wasn't the same as having him home.One Friday Makayla's father called to say he couldn't come. After that, Dad sometimes came, and sometimes he didn't. When he told her she was going to have a new family--he was going to get married, and she would have stepbrothers and a stepsister--she wasn't quite sure where she fit in anymore.A few weeks later, Makayla agreed to go to church with Mrs. Mason, who lived next door. The lesson was about the love of God. Makayla listened as the pastor talked. Love comes and goes, thought Makayla. One day you're a family, and the next you're lost somewhere in the middle. Tears began to well up, and when the sermon was over and everyone got up to leave, she stayed in her seat."What's wrong, Makayla?" asked Mrs. Mason."Love's not like what the pastor said," Makayla replied. "Dad doesn't love us like that.""God's love isn't like human love," said Mrs. Mason gently. "God loves His children perfectly, and nothing can separate them from His love. He will always be there for them, no matter what.""Are you sure?" asked Makayla. It would be wonderful to be loved like that, she thought."Yes," said Mrs. Mason. "Why don't you and your mother come over for lunch and I'll tell you more about it."-Suzie Eller

Tears ran down Makayla's cheeks as Dad drove off. She pulled away from her mother and ran down the street. She heard Mom call her name, but she ran faster. Today was the worst day of her life!Earlier that morning, Mom and Dad had sat on opposite ends of the couch and calmly spoke the words that tore her world apart. "We still love you, Makayla. We just can't live together anymore." The words had pierced her heart.Makayla finally stopped running and sat on a swing in the neighborhood park. She could no longer cry; she felt empty.As the weeks went by, Makayla's life fell into a new pattern. After school on weekdays, she and her mother cooked dinner and spent the evenings together. On Fridays, her father picked her up after school, and she went to his apartment for the weekend. They had fun, but it just wasn't the same as having him home.One Friday Makayla's father called to say he couldn't come. After that, Dad sometimes came, and sometimes he didn't. When he told her she was going to have a new family--he was going to get married, and she would have stepbrothers and a stepsister--she wasn't quite sure where she fit in anymore.A few weeks later, Makayla agreed to go to church with Mrs. Mason, who lived next door. The lesson was about the love of God. Makayla listened as the pastor talked. Love comes and goes, thought Makayla. One day you're a family, and the next you're lost somewhere in the middle. Tears began to well up, and when the sermon was over and everyone got up to leave, she stayed in her seat."What's wrong, Makayla?" asked Mrs. Mason."Love's not like what the pastor said," Makayla replied. "Dad doesn't love us like that.""God's love isn't like human love," said Mrs. Mason gently. "God loves His children perfectly, and nothing can separate them from His love. He will always be there for them, no matter what.""Are you sure?" asked Makayla. It would be wonderful to be loved like that, she thought."Yes," said Mrs. Mason. "Why don't you and your mother come over for lunch and I'll tell you more about it."-Suzie Eller

A Deeper Love838e0505-55fa-4b42-977d-2ddabf4aa869Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: War The Church urges us to pray and work for peace to avoid the evils and injustices of war. Because we live in a broken world, the Church also offers guidance on approaching war. Fr. Mike breaks down just war theory and the criteria of legitimate defense by military force under principles of moral law. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2307-2317. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church urges us to pray and work for peace to avoid the evils and injustices of war. Because we live in a broken world, the Church also offers guidance on approaching war. Fr. Mike breaks down just war theory and the criteria of legitimate defense by military force under principles of moral law. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2307-2317. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 302: Warcc73e0de-9d24-4e57-b06d-6ce0c8941a29Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/29/23 Lost: Love Is the Way Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are called to be love. When a person is lost, they need to know where they are. We know: you are here. But we also need to know where we are going and how to get there. We know that as well: we are called to be saints and the way is love. Mass Readings from October 29, 2023: Exodus 22:20-26 Psalms 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 511 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Matthew 22:34-40

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are called to be love. When a person is lost, they need to know where they are. We know: you are here. But we also need to know where we are going and how to get there. We know that as well: we are called to be saints and the way is love. Mass Readings from October 29, 2023: Exodus 22:20-26 Psalms 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 511 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Matthew 22:34-40

full10/29/23 Lost: Love Is the Way72fc4002-c63b-4e45-ba0d-6f274b4673c6Sat, 28 Oct 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/29/23 Lost: Love Is the Way Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are called to be love. When a person is lost, they need to know where they are. We know: you are here. But we also need to know where we are going and how to get there. We know that as well: we are called to be saints and the way is love. Mass Readings from October 29, 2023: Exodus 22:20-26 Psalms 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 511 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Matthew 22:34-40

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are called to be love. When a person is lost, they need to know where they are. We know: you are here. But we also need to know where we are going and how to get there. We know that as well: we are called to be saints and the way is love. Mass Readings from October 29, 2023: Exodus 22:20-26 Psalms 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 511 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Matthew 22:34-40

full10/29/23 Lost: Love Is the Way54f476a4-b410-4953-93e3-8013a051f092Sat, 28 Oct 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/29/23 Lost: Love Is the Way Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are called to be love. When a person is lost, they need to know where they are. We know: you are here. But we also need to know where we are going and how to get there. We know that as well: we are called to be saints and the way is love. Mass Readings from October 29, 2023: Exodus 22:20-26 Psalms 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 511 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Matthew 22:34-40

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are called to be love. When a person is lost, they need to know where they are. We know: you are here. But we also need to know where we are going and how to get there. We know that as well: we are called to be saints and the way is love. Mass Readings from October 29, 2023: Exodus 22:20-26 Psalms 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 511 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Matthew 22:34-40

full10/29/23 Lost: Love Is the Way1e9f97bb-3e2d-4774-b269-fd6ff4d7bebeSat, 28 Oct 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Rising Again (2023) As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 301: Rising Again (2023)e7d411f8-f759-4059-b073-68504f14ca6fSat, 28 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Rising Again (2023) As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 301: Rising Again (2023)cc941199-6f72-4cf5-a20c-e23cdc33ac06Sat, 28 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Rising Again (2023) As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 301: Rising Again (2023)30e68ba0-6b10-461c-82ad-dbe7f5d2ebc1Sat, 28 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Rising Again (2023) As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 301: Rising Again (2023)f1c83e9a-af3b-481d-ac7a-99155a90497cSat, 28 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Peace Peace is not simply an absence of war. Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teachings about peace as the &quot;work of justice and the effect of charity.” We learn that to cultivate true peace, we must do more than avoid anger, hatred, and harm to our neighbor; we must actively work toward becoming agents of peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2302-2306. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Peace is not simply an absence of war. Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teachings about peace as the &quot;work of justice and the effect of charity.” We learn that to cultivate true peace, we must do more than avoid anger, hatred, and harm to our neighbor; we must actively work toward becoming agents of peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2302-2306. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 301: Peace f4f84861-142a-49ba-8823-d9e2006d8ed1Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCluttered PlacesKnox tore open another box and eagerly started unpacking more of his clothes, putting some away in his closet and others in drawers. His family had moved into a new home, and he finally had a room all to himself!Mom came in to see how he was doing. "What a mess!" she said, looking out the window. Knox looked too. There at the end of the driveway was a huge pile of boxes the family had used to move their belongings. "I'm glad the recycling truck comes today," Mom said. "All those boxes clutter the place up and ruin the look of our new home.""Yeah," said Knox. He looked at his own pile of boxes near the door. "I've got to get these out there too before the truck gets here." Knox hurried to empty the rest of the cartons holding his things, then added the empty boxes to the pile waiting at the end of the drive. When he returned to his room, he grinned. With the boxes gone, his room looked much bigger and more inviting.As they finished eating lunch a little later, the recycling truck came. They all watched as the boxes were loaded onto the truck and cheered as it drove away. Then Dad reached for his Bible. "Our lives sometimes get cluttered and need to be cleaned out too," he said. "Let's read Psalm 32 for devotions today. Would you read it for us, Knox?" When Knox finished reading, Dad nodded. "When we confess our wrongs, Jesus forgives us and renews our fellowship with Him, and that feels even better than getting those boxes out of our way. If there's any sin that has piled up in our hearts, we need to confess it to Jesus and allow Him to cleanse us. Let's each take a moment to think about what's been going on in our lives and confess any sin that's keeping us from fully enjoying our relationship with God."Knox bowed his head. There were a few things he'd done lately that were bothering him. Lord, I'm sorry for fighting with my brothers and calling them names, he prayed silently. Please forgive me, and help me tell them I'm sorry too. He took a deep breath and smiled. He felt better already.-Katherine R. Adams

Knox tore open another box and eagerly started unpacking more of his clothes, putting some away in his closet and others in drawers. His family had moved into a new home, and he finally had a room all to himself!Mom came in to see how he was doing. "What a mess!" she said, looking out the window. Knox looked too. There at the end of the driveway was a huge pile of boxes the family had used to move their belongings. "I'm glad the recycling truck comes today," Mom said. "All those boxes clutter the place up and ruin the look of our new home.""Yeah," said Knox. He looked at his own pile of boxes near the door. "I've got to get these out there too before the truck gets here." Knox hurried to empty the rest of the cartons holding his things, then added the empty boxes to the pile waiting at the end of the drive. When he returned to his room, he grinned. With the boxes gone, his room looked much bigger and more inviting.As they finished eating lunch a little later, the recycling truck came. They all watched as the boxes were loaded onto the truck and cheered as it drove away. Then Dad reached for his Bible. "Our lives sometimes get cluttered and need to be cleaned out too," he said. "Let's read Psalm 32 for devotions today. Would you read it for us, Knox?" When Knox finished reading, Dad nodded. "When we confess our wrongs, Jesus forgives us and renews our fellowship with Him, and that feels even better than getting those boxes out of our way. If there's any sin that has piled up in our hearts, we need to confess it to Jesus and allow Him to cleanse us. Let's each take a moment to think about what's been going on in our lives and confess any sin that's keeping us from fully enjoying our relationship with God."Knox bowed his head. There were a few things he'd done lately that were bothering him. Lord, I'm sorry for fighting with my brothers and calling them names, he prayed silently. Please forgive me, and help me tell them I'm sorry too. He took a deep breath and smiled. He felt better already.-Katherine R. Adams

Cluttered Placese2a81c8b-1658-4107-8be5-f0be66a51957Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCluttered PlacesKnox tore open another box and eagerly started unpacking more of his clothes, putting some away in his closet and others in drawers. His family had moved into a new home, and he finally had a room all to himself!Mom came in to see how he was doing. "What a mess!" she said, looking out the window. Knox looked too. There at the end of the driveway was a huge pile of boxes the family had used to move their belongings. "I'm glad the recycling truck comes today," Mom said. "All those boxes clutter the place up and ruin the look of our new home.""Yeah," said Knox. He looked at his own pile of boxes near the door. "I've got to get these out there too before the truck gets here." Knox hurried to empty the rest of the cartons holding his things, then added the empty boxes to the pile waiting at the end of the drive. When he returned to his room, he grinned. With the boxes gone, his room looked much bigger and more inviting.As they finished eating lunch a little later, the recycling truck came. They all watched as the boxes were loaded onto the truck and cheered as it drove away. Then Dad reached for his Bible. "Our lives sometimes get cluttered and need to be cleaned out too," he said. "Let's read Psalm 32 for devotions today. Would you read it for us, Knox?" When Knox finished reading, Dad nodded. "When we confess our wrongs, Jesus forgives us and renews our fellowship with Him, and that feels even better than getting those boxes out of our way. If there's any sin that has piled up in our hearts, we need to confess it to Jesus and allow Him to cleanse us. Let's each take a moment to think about what's been going on in our lives and confess any sin that's keeping us from fully enjoying our relationship with God."Knox bowed his head. There were a few things he'd done lately that were bothering him. Lord, I'm sorry for fighting with my brothers and calling them names, he prayed silently. Please forgive me, and help me tell them I'm sorry too. He took a deep breath and smiled. He felt better already.-Katherine R. Adams

Knox tore open another box and eagerly started unpacking more of his clothes, putting some away in his closet and others in drawers. His family had moved into a new home, and he finally had a room all to himself!Mom came in to see how he was doing. "What a mess!" she said, looking out the window. Knox looked too. There at the end of the driveway was a huge pile of boxes the family had used to move their belongings. "I'm glad the recycling truck comes today," Mom said. "All those boxes clutter the place up and ruin the look of our new home.""Yeah," said Knox. He looked at his own pile of boxes near the door. "I've got to get these out there too before the truck gets here." Knox hurried to empty the rest of the cartons holding his things, then added the empty boxes to the pile waiting at the end of the drive. When he returned to his room, he grinned. With the boxes gone, his room looked much bigger and more inviting.As they finished eating lunch a little later, the recycling truck came. They all watched as the boxes were loaded onto the truck and cheered as it drove away. Then Dad reached for his Bible. "Our lives sometimes get cluttered and need to be cleaned out too," he said. "Let's read Psalm 32 for devotions today. Would you read it for us, Knox?" When Knox finished reading, Dad nodded. "When we confess our wrongs, Jesus forgives us and renews our fellowship with Him, and that feels even better than getting those boxes out of our way. If there's any sin that has piled up in our hearts, we need to confess it to Jesus and allow Him to cleanse us. Let's each take a moment to think about what's been going on in our lives and confess any sin that's keeping us from fully enjoying our relationship with God."Knox bowed his head. There were a few things he'd done lately that were bothering him. Lord, I'm sorry for fighting with my brothers and calling them names, he prayed silently. Please forgive me, and help me tell them I'm sorry too. He took a deep breath and smiled. He felt better already.-Katherine R. Adams

Cluttered Placesb40d3320-f583-4ad4-972b-6b308e00f65fSat, 28 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Peace Peace is not simply an absence of war. Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teachings about peace as the &quot;work of justice and the effect of charity.” We learn that to cultivate true peace, we must do more than avoid anger, hatred, and harm to our neighbor; we must actively work toward becoming agents of peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2302-2306. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Peace is not simply an absence of war. Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teachings about peace as the &quot;work of justice and the effect of charity.” We learn that to cultivate true peace, we must do more than avoid anger, hatred, and harm to our neighbor; we must actively work toward becoming agents of peace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2302-2306. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 301: Peace d0287645-9c84-455c-8eda-14249dff8bbcSat, 28 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHalloween | Girls Gone BibleIf you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. HI GGB GANG. LOVE YOU SO MUCH. The title of this episode says it all... we're talking about halloween, which takes place only a few days after this episode is released. Halloween may be one of the most controversial/debated topics in Christianity and we're here to say our part and try to help you navigate your way through this questionable holiday. What is the origin of Halloween? Is it a sin to celebrate? Is it okay to dress up but not participate in other activities? Should I take my kids trick or treating? We talk all things spiritual &amp; demonic and honestly have a lot of fun throughout this episode. We hope this video helps and guides you towards light (towards Jesus). Please stay safe this weekend. We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. HI GGB GANG. LOVE YOU SO MUCH. The title of this episode says it all... we're talking about halloween, which takes place only a few days after this episode is released. Halloween may be one of the most controversial/debated topics in Christianity and we're here to say our part and try to help you navigate your way through this questionable holiday. What is the origin of Halloween? Is it a sin to celebrate? Is it okay to dress up but not participate in other activities? Should I take my kids trick or treating? We talk all things spiritual &amp; demonic and honestly have a lot of fun throughout this episode. We hope this video helps and guides you towards light (towards Jesus). Please stay safe this weekend. We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullHalloween | Girls Gone Biblee3205e4c-d3e3-4410-b0f8-b4887ff05508Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +00003102https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS1 EP6. Why Am I Single?Hey, y'all ! Happy CWCOI Friday and welcome back ! In this episode our host, Ally, speaks about singleness and keeping your faith while waiting for your happily ever after with your future spouse. Ally also speaks from the perspective of actively being single and what it's looked like for her while walking in her faith with God and the lessons she believes He's shown her through this season. We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice/ GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.7M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y'all ! Happy CWCOI Friday and welcome back ! In this episode our host, Ally, speaks about singleness and keeping your faith while waiting for your happily ever after with your future spouse. Ally also speaks from the perspective of actively being single and what it's looked like for her while walking in her faith with God and the lessons she believes He's shown her through this season. We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice/ GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.7M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS1 EP6. Why Am I Single?c20f9c8c-71d7-497f-818a-5a21236854bdFri, 27 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 133: Behaviour Change Scientist Reveals A Simple Solution To Imposter Syndrome: Shahroo IzadiIn this moment, behavioural change specialist Shahroo Izadi discusses how to overcome imposter syndrome. Shahroo defines imposter syndrome as not being able to internalise your accomplishments, so that even the most successful people never feel as if they are enough. This is all linked to low self-worth, shame and guilt, coming from not being able to give yourself permission to accept that what others made find easy you find difficult. As you will need to change habits your whole life, Shahroo believes that you need to change the conversations you have with yourself, feeling smart, calm and proud of yourself so that you can reframe challenges to opportunities for showing your capacity. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/z27Z2VhodEb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Shahroo - https://www.shahrooizadi.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/shahroo_izadi/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, behavioural change specialist Shahroo Izadi discusses how to overcome imposter syndrome. Shahroo defines imposter syndrome as not being able to internalise your accomplishments, so that even the most successful people never feel as if they are enough. This is all linked to low self-worth, shame and guilt, coming from not being able to give yourself permission to accept that what others made find easy you find difficult. As you will need to change habits your whole life, Shahroo believes that you need to change the conversations you have with yourself, feeling smart, calm and proud of yourself so that you can reframe challenges to opportunities for showing your capacity. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/z27Z2VhodEb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Shahroo - https://www.shahrooizadi.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/shahroo_izadi/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 133: Behaviour Change Scientist Reveals A Simple Solution To Imposter Syndrome: Shahroo Izadi3f21f616-fd45-4312-8bab-4cf3bc175ea1Fri, 27 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +00001068https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2023) Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2023)7632e13d-100c-463f-ae60-e5939321aa45Fri, 27 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2023) Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2023)6e83a5ae-67cd-4182-bfbf-eb4c4254e95bFri, 27 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2023) Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2023)72654674-2f8e-4a58-954e-179f4bc65fc5Fri, 27 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2023) Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2023)f0e6dc88-70a4-4b87-b1d3-e06191c8b8b4Fri, 27 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Science, Bodily Integrity, and the Dead The Catechism looks at matters relating to scientific research, bodily integrity, and the dead with the lens of the dignity of the human person. Fr. Mike helps us navigate the Catechism’s teachings by acknowledging science and technology as a good while emphasizing restrictions and conditions to ensure respect for the dignity of persons. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2292-2301. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism looks at matters relating to scientific research, bodily integrity, and the dead with the lens of the dignity of the human person. Fr. Mike helps us navigate the Catechism’s teachings by acknowledging science and technology as a good while emphasizing restrictions and conditions to ensure respect for the dignity of persons. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2292-2301. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 300: Science, Bodily Integrity, and the Deaded5a0ee6-9bc0-46bf-9bee-daf9d2f0005cFri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrandma and the Butterfly"Grandma, do you really think a pretty butterfly will ever come out of this thing?" asked Grant, bringing a large jar to the sofa where his grandmother was resting. He had caught a caterpillar, and it had spun itself into a chrysalis. "We've been watching it for so long." Grandma turned her head away and coughed, then smiled as she looked at the greenish sac hanging from a stick in the jar. "Oh yes. Just wait." She patted the seat beside her. "Sit down a minute, Grant, and let's talk."Grant sat down next to her. "Grant, that chrysalis reminds me of myself," said Grandma. "It's going to change soon, and I am too. The doctor says I won't be here much longer--I'm going to die." A big lump formed into Grant's throat, and tears sprang to his eyes. "But I'll be so sad if you die, Grandma!" Grandma patted his hand. "I know, and that's okay--it's normal to be sad when a loved one dies. But I want you to remember that I'm going to heaven. My body will be buried in the ground, but I'll be with Jesus because I trust Him as my Savior. And someday, when He comes back to make the whole world new again, I'll get a new body that won't ever get sick or die. You keep watching the chrysalis, and when you see the beautiful butterfly that comes out of it, think about the wonderful new body your grandma is going to get. Will you do that for me?" Grant nodded, and Grandma gave him a gentle hug. One night, while Grant was asleep, it happened. Grandma died. When Grant saw her lying so still in her casket, he remembered what she had told him, and he knew he was only seeing her body and that Grandma was with Jesus. Thinking about that helped, but he still felt very sad.The morning after Grandma's funeral, Grant noticed something that made him excited. "Mom! Dad!" he called. "Look at my butterfly!" Sure enough, a beautiful butterfly had emerged from the chrysalis.As they admired the beautiful creature together, Grant decided to let it out of the jar and go free. "Just like Grandma," he said as he watched the butterfly stretch its wings and fly away. "Someday she'll have a new body too."-Matilda H. Nordtvedt

"Grandma, do you really think a pretty butterfly will ever come out of this thing?" asked Grant, bringing a large jar to the sofa where his grandmother was resting. He had caught a caterpillar, and it had spun itself into a chrysalis. "We've been watching it for so long." Grandma turned her head away and coughed, then smiled as she looked at the greenish sac hanging from a stick in the jar. "Oh yes. Just wait." She patted the seat beside her. "Sit down a minute, Grant, and let's talk."Grant sat down next to her. "Grant, that chrysalis reminds me of myself," said Grandma. "It's going to change soon, and I am too. The doctor says I won't be here much longer--I'm going to die." A big lump formed into Grant's throat, and tears sprang to his eyes. "But I'll be so sad if you die, Grandma!" Grandma patted his hand. "I know, and that's okay--it's normal to be sad when a loved one dies. But I want you to remember that I'm going to heaven. My body will be buried in the ground, but I'll be with Jesus because I trust Him as my Savior. And someday, when He comes back to make the whole world new again, I'll get a new body that won't ever get sick or die. You keep watching the chrysalis, and when you see the beautiful butterfly that comes out of it, think about the wonderful new body your grandma is going to get. Will you do that for me?" Grant nodded, and Grandma gave him a gentle hug. One night, while Grant was asleep, it happened. Grandma died. When Grant saw her lying so still in her casket, he remembered what she had told him, and he knew he was only seeing her body and that Grandma was with Jesus. Thinking about that helped, but he still felt very sad.The morning after Grandma's funeral, Grant noticed something that made him excited. "Mom! Dad!" he called. "Look at my butterfly!" Sure enough, a beautiful butterfly had emerged from the chrysalis.As they admired the beautiful creature together, Grant decided to let it out of the jar and go free. "Just like Grandma," he said as he watched the butterfly stretch its wings and fly away. "Someday she'll have a new body too."-Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Grandma and the Butterfly1c1891b6-2256-40bf-9a0e-b8a0a7434bdfFri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrandma and the Butterfly"Grandma, do you really think a pretty butterfly will ever come out of this thing?" asked Grant, bringing a large jar to the sofa where his grandmother was resting. He had caught a caterpillar, and it had spun itself into a chrysalis. "We've been watching it for so long." Grandma turned her head away and coughed, then smiled as she looked at the greenish sac hanging from a stick in the jar. "Oh yes. Just wait." She patted the seat beside her. "Sit down a minute, Grant, and let's talk."Grant sat down next to her. "Grant, that chrysalis reminds me of myself," said Grandma. "It's going to change soon, and I am too. The doctor says I won't be here much longer--I'm going to die." A big lump formed into Grant's throat, and tears sprang to his eyes. "But I'll be so sad if you die, Grandma!" Grandma patted his hand. "I know, and that's okay--it's normal to be sad when a loved one dies. But I want you to remember that I'm going to heaven. My body will be buried in the ground, but I'll be with Jesus because I trust Him as my Savior. And someday, when He comes back to make the whole world new again, I'll get a new body that won't ever get sick or die. You keep watching the chrysalis, and when you see the beautiful butterfly that comes out of it, think about the wonderful new body your grandma is going to get. Will you do that for me?" Grant nodded, and Grandma gave him a gentle hug. One night, while Grant was asleep, it happened. Grandma died. When Grant saw her lying so still in her casket, he remembered what she had told him, and he knew he was only seeing her body and that Grandma was with Jesus. Thinking about that helped, but he still felt very sad.The morning after Grandma's funeral, Grant noticed something that made him excited. "Mom! Dad!" he called. "Look at my butterfly!" Sure enough, a beautiful butterfly had emerged from the chrysalis.As they admired the beautiful creature together, Grant decided to let it out of the jar and go free. "Just like Grandma," he said as he watched the butterfly stretch its wings and fly away. "Someday she'll have a new body too."-Matilda H. Nordtvedt

"Grandma, do you really think a pretty butterfly will ever come out of this thing?" asked Grant, bringing a large jar to the sofa where his grandmother was resting. He had caught a caterpillar, and it had spun itself into a chrysalis. "We've been watching it for so long." Grandma turned her head away and coughed, then smiled as she looked at the greenish sac hanging from a stick in the jar. "Oh yes. Just wait." She patted the seat beside her. "Sit down a minute, Grant, and let's talk."Grant sat down next to her. "Grant, that chrysalis reminds me of myself," said Grandma. "It's going to change soon, and I am too. The doctor says I won't be here much longer--I'm going to die." A big lump formed into Grant's throat, and tears sprang to his eyes. "But I'll be so sad if you die, Grandma!" Grandma patted his hand. "I know, and that's okay--it's normal to be sad when a loved one dies. But I want you to remember that I'm going to heaven. My body will be buried in the ground, but I'll be with Jesus because I trust Him as my Savior. And someday, when He comes back to make the whole world new again, I'll get a new body that won't ever get sick or die. You keep watching the chrysalis, and when you see the beautiful butterfly that comes out of it, think about the wonderful new body your grandma is going to get. Will you do that for me?" Grant nodded, and Grandma gave him a gentle hug. One night, while Grant was asleep, it happened. Grandma died. When Grant saw her lying so still in her casket, he remembered what she had told him, and he knew he was only seeing her body and that Grandma was with Jesus. Thinking about that helped, but he still felt very sad.The morning after Grandma's funeral, Grant noticed something that made him excited. "Mom! Dad!" he called. "Look at my butterfly!" Sure enough, a beautiful butterfly had emerged from the chrysalis.As they admired the beautiful creature together, Grant decided to let it out of the jar and go free. "Just like Grandma," he said as he watched the butterfly stretch its wings and fly away. "Someday she'll have a new body too."-Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Grandma and the Butterflyd44197ce-c7a0-4386-a1aa-0deb53e14b23Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Science, Bodily Integrity, and the Dead The Catechism looks at matters relating to scientific research, bodily integrity, and the dead with the lens of the dignity of the human person. Fr. Mike helps us navigate the Catechism’s teachings by acknowledging science and technology as a good while emphasizing restrictions and conditions to ensure respect for the dignity of persons. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2292-2301. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism looks at matters relating to scientific research, bodily integrity, and the dead with the lens of the dignity of the human person. Fr. Mike helps us navigate the Catechism’s teachings by acknowledging science and technology as a good while emphasizing restrictions and conditions to ensure respect for the dignity of persons. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2292-2301. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 300: Science, Bodily Integrity, and the Deadee68d3d7-c0bc-4eb6-b5b3-4157ff405200Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSuperheroes vs. Saints Some people pour through comic books like they&#39;re devotional works, following the lives of superheroes like some study the lives of the saints. In this redux from the archives, Fr. Mike interviews sacred artist Neilson Carlin about the crossover between comics books and sacred art, and how the desire to emulate superheroes is truly fulfilled when we follow the saints to Christ. Be sure to check out Neilson&#39;s fine artwork (pun intended) at https://www.neilsoncarlin.com/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Some people pour through comic books like they&#39;re devotional works, following the lives of superheroes like some study the lives of the saints. In this redux from the archives, Fr. Mike interviews sacred artist Neilson Carlin about the crossover between comics books and sacred art, and how the desire to emulate superheroes is truly fulfilled when we follow the saints to Christ. Be sure to check out Neilson&#39;s fine artwork (pun intended) at https://www.neilsoncarlin.com/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSuperheroes vs. Saints18da6f73-a00e-44a3-b100-68c668007defThu, 26 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSuperheroes vs. Saints Some people pour through comic books like they&#39;re devotional works, following the lives of superheroes like some study the lives of the saints. In this redux from the archives, Fr. Mike interviews sacred artist Neilson Carlin about the crossover between comics books and sacred art, and how the desire to emulate superheroes is truly fulfilled when we follow the saints to Christ. Be sure to check out Neilson&#39;s fine artwork (pun intended) at https://www.neilsoncarlin.com/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Some people pour through comic books like they&#39;re devotional works, following the lives of superheroes like some study the lives of the saints. In this redux from the archives, Fr. Mike interviews sacred artist Neilson Carlin about the crossover between comics books and sacred art, and how the desire to emulate superheroes is truly fulfilled when we follow the saints to Christ. Be sure to check out Neilson&#39;s fine artwork (pun intended) at https://www.neilsoncarlin.com/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSuperheroes vs. Saints4db9a1e4-0478-4d3e-8c1b-45193a2c305eThu, 26 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#838 - Psalms 102 – A LamentThis episode is part 76 in a study of the book of Psalms. A prayer of an afflicted person who has grown weak and pours out a lament before the Lord. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-102-a-lament/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 76 in a study of the book of Psalms. A prayer of an afflicted person who has grown weak and pours out a lament before the Lord. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-102-a-lament/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#838 - Psalms 102 – A Lamentec69dd0d-cce1-4621-a055-34b14fa20db3Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000742https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFather, We Need You To Preach On ThisToday, John and Sam are excited to announce the third week with the new host of our show, Devin Schadt. We dive right into what all men need to start hearing preached during homilies. We discuss why this is important and express the reasons this is necessary. We ask the question of why we have never heard these things and how helpful it would be to the life of the Church. When men start hearing these points at the pulpit, we start identifying with our faith, we share that with other men, and we begin to enter into our God ordained calling. Finally, each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a man struggling with the gossip of others at work. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air.  Sam Guzman's GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-launch-my-private-therapy-practice Watch all 1h 20mins of episode 132 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 FREE HANDMADE ROSARY THIS MONTH ONLY (This in addition to the book, leather keychain, and incredible content) Catholic Gentleman+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John and Sam are excited to announce the third week with the new host of our show, Devin Schadt. We dive right into what all men need to start hearing preached during homilies. We discuss why this is important and express the reasons this is necessary. We ask the question of why we have never heard these things and how helpful it would be to the life of the Church. When men start hearing these points at the pulpit, we start identifying with our faith, we share that with other men, and we begin to enter into our God ordained calling. Finally, each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a man struggling with the gossip of others at work. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air.  Sam Guzman's GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-launch-my-private-therapy-practice Watch all 1h 20mins of episode 132 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 FREE HANDMADE ROSARY THIS MONTH ONLY (This in addition to the book, leather keychain, and incredible content) Catholic Gentleman+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFather, We Need You To Preach On Thisc07e5373-1b0a-4e05-9201-185167933706Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +00003013https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Love Expert: Why Women Are Addicted To F**k Boys & Why You Should "Have A 'Boring' Relationship Instead!" Logan UryAre we our own worst enemies when it comes to romance? What if instead, we dated like a scientist, using equations and analysis, rather than feelings and attraction to find love. In this new episode Steven sits down with dating coach and behavioural scientist, Logan Ury. Logan is a behavioural expert, dating coach and Director of Relationship Science at the dating app, Hinge. She is also the author of the book, ‘How To Not Die Alone’, which outlines the scientific theories she uses with her clients to help them find love. In this conversation Logan and Steven discuss topics, such as: Why Logan is a dating coach and her work with Hinge How she helps people get out of their own way and find their dating blindspots The ways that modern dating is very new for history Researching the dating habits of Gen Z Hiring a dating coach for herself How Logan found her husband at work Attachment theory and its importance for dating How you can change your attachment style The negativity bias and how our brain runs on ancient software Why you should go for a securely attached person who may seem boring The reasons that securely attached people are the heroes of the dating world Why people are so addicted to f**k boys The importance of taking a break during a fight Understanding our dating patterns and how we can change them The secretary problem and the maths of when to stop looking and choose someone Digital Body Language and how it impacts dating Why people confuse ‘ick’s’ for dealbreakers Why you should overcome your ‘ick’s’ The 3 most common dating tendencies and unrealistic expectations Why the dating environment is so important How to date like a scientist Why you shouldn't try to be perfect on a date Vulnerability as a magnet for connection The post date 8 checklist Why you should ignore the spark and focus on the slow burn What things matter less than people think for relationships and what do they underestimate Why you need to be able to fight well in a relationship The tips and tricks to a dating profile why vulnerability is strength The difference between a maximiser and a satisfier Logan’s husbands cancer Living on a commune You can find out which of the 3 dating tendencies you are with Logan’s quiz, here: https://bit.ly/491O3lj You can purchase Logan’s book, ‘How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love’, here: https://amzn.to/476uvdV Follow Logan: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3SddZUL Twitter: https://bit.ly/46IWMqV Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we our own worst enemies when it comes to romance? What if instead, we dated like a scientist, using equations and analysis, rather than feelings and attraction to find love. In this new episode Steven sits down with dating coach and behavioural scientist, Logan Ury. Logan is a behavioural expert, dating coach and Director of Relationship Science at the dating app, Hinge. She is also the author of the book, ‘How To Not Die Alone’, which outlines the scientific theories she uses with her clients to help them find love. In this conversation Logan and Steven discuss topics, such as: Why Logan is a dating coach and her work with Hinge How she helps people get out of their own way and find their dating blindspots The ways that modern dating is very new for history Researching the dating habits of Gen Z Hiring a dating coach for herself How Logan found her husband at work Attachment theory and its importance for dating How you can change your attachment style The negativity bias and how our brain runs on ancient software Why you should go for a securely attached person who may seem boring The reasons that securely attached people are the heroes of the dating world Why people are so addicted to f**k boys The importance of taking a break during a fight Understanding our dating patterns and how we can change them The secretary problem and the maths of when to stop looking and choose someone Digital Body Language and how it impacts dating Why people confuse ‘ick’s’ for dealbreakers Why you should overcome your ‘ick’s’ The 3 most common dating tendencies and unrealistic expectations Why the dating environment is so important How to date like a scientist Why you shouldn't try to be perfect on a date Vulnerability as a magnet for connection The post date 8 checklist Why you should ignore the spark and focus on the slow burn What things matter less than people think for relationships and what do they underestimate Why you need to be able to fight well in a relationship The tips and tricks to a dating profile why vulnerability is strength The difference between a maximiser and a satisfier Logan’s husbands cancer Living on a commune You can find out which of the 3 dating tendencies you are with Logan’s quiz, here: https://bit.ly/491O3lj You can purchase Logan’s book, ‘How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love’, here: https://amzn.to/476uvdV Follow Logan: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3SddZUL Twitter: https://bit.ly/46IWMqV Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Love Expert: Why Women Are Addicted To F**k Boys & Why You Should "Have A 'Boring' Relationship Instead!" Logan Uryb8e9175d-8873-4258-9ca4-560024679195Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +00006572https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2023)39e13db3-5145-40e0-8917-57c77fea6186Thu, 26 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2023)72417972-829d-40bb-b4c0-783e7fa78908Thu, 26 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2023)24194a85-feb2-4f8f-ad4b-d627415cefe6Thu, 26 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2023)285e357e-70ee-41ec-b68c-4fac41d550c7Thu, 26 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Respect for Health Our health is a gift from God, and so we have a responsibility to care for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of caring for our health while also explaining that we cannot idolize our health and bodies as an absolute good. If we do idolize health, it can greatly distort the way we view the dignity of those around us. He also unpacks the virtue of temperance, defining it as, “doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2288-2291. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Our health is a gift from God, and so we have a responsibility to care for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of caring for our health while also explaining that we cannot idolize our health and bodies as an absolute good. If we do idolize health, it can greatly distort the way we view the dignity of those around us. He also unpacks the virtue of temperance, defining it as, “doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2288-2291. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 299: Respect for Healthdd061ae3-a09a-4340-96f5-1bc1edf18d4dThu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRising Dough"I'm ready to make bread!" said Katie as she slipped on her apron.Mom pulled the flour down off the top shelf, then grabbed sugar, a package of yeast, and salt. "We need eggs, butter, and milk." Katie carried the items from the fridge to the kitchen table, where her mom had already set out a mixing bowl, measuring cups, and an electric mixer. After measuring flour into the bowl, Katie opened the packages of yeast and sprinkled them over the flour. "Yeast looks like tiny seeds," she observed."Yeast is a single-celled microorganism, a type of fungus," Mom explained as she stirred the pot of milk, sugar, butter, and salt on the stove. Mom taught science. She knew that kind of stuff.When the liquid was at the right temperature, they added it to the flour, along with eggs, and beat it all with the mixer. Then they added more flour, blending it in until it was too thick to stir. Next came the part Katie loved best--kneading. Sinking her hands into the gooey dough, she pushed it this way and that, pressing and folding, until it was smooth and a little stretchy. Then she put the dough into a greased bowl and covered it with a towel.Mom and Katie played a card game at the kitchen table while they waited for the bread to rise. "Do you remember what Pastor Turner said on Sunday?" Mom asked Katie."He said the gospel--the good news that Jesus came to save us and bring us into God's kingdom--is like yeast."Mom nodded. "When people tell others about Jesus and let His love be seen in their lives, the good news spreads like yeast does throughout the dough, changing people's hearts. Before long, you can see a change in how people in the community treat one another.""Speaking of changes…" Katie took the towel off the bowl of dough. "Look."The dough had doubled in size! Katie punched it to release air, shaped the dough into loaves, let it rise again, and baked it."Mmm," said Katie as she bit into a buttered slice. "Perfect!"Mom smiled. "Just like the world will be when everyone hears the good news and Jesus returns!"-Bonnie Carr

"I'm ready to make bread!" said Katie as she slipped on her apron.Mom pulled the flour down off the top shelf, then grabbed sugar, a package of yeast, and salt. "We need eggs, butter, and milk." Katie carried the items from the fridge to the kitchen table, where her mom had already set out a mixing bowl, measuring cups, and an electric mixer. After measuring flour into the bowl, Katie opened the packages of yeast and sprinkled them over the flour. "Yeast looks like tiny seeds," she observed."Yeast is a single-celled microorganism, a type of fungus," Mom explained as she stirred the pot of milk, sugar, butter, and salt on the stove. Mom taught science. She knew that kind of stuff.When the liquid was at the right temperature, they added it to the flour, along with eggs, and beat it all with the mixer. Then they added more flour, blending it in until it was too thick to stir. Next came the part Katie loved best--kneading. Sinking her hands into the gooey dough, she pushed it this way and that, pressing and folding, until it was smooth and a little stretchy. Then she put the dough into a greased bowl and covered it with a towel.Mom and Katie played a card game at the kitchen table while they waited for the bread to rise. "Do you remember what Pastor Turner said on Sunday?" Mom asked Katie."He said the gospel--the good news that Jesus came to save us and bring us into God's kingdom--is like yeast."Mom nodded. "When people tell others about Jesus and let His love be seen in their lives, the good news spreads like yeast does throughout the dough, changing people's hearts. Before long, you can see a change in how people in the community treat one another.""Speaking of changes…" Katie took the towel off the bowl of dough. "Look."The dough had doubled in size! Katie punched it to release air, shaped the dough into loaves, let it rise again, and baked it."Mmm," said Katie as she bit into a buttered slice. "Perfect!"Mom smiled. "Just like the world will be when everyone hears the good news and Jesus returns!"-Bonnie Carr

Rising Doughc47e5707-ed58-4763-a3a9-6943dfffa9e8Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRising Dough"I'm ready to make bread!" said Katie as she slipped on her apron.Mom pulled the flour down off the top shelf, then grabbed sugar, a package of yeast, and salt. "We need eggs, butter, and milk." Katie carried the items from the fridge to the kitchen table, where her mom had already set out a mixing bowl, measuring cups, and an electric mixer. After measuring flour into the bowl, Katie opened the packages of yeast and sprinkled them over the flour. "Yeast looks like tiny seeds," she observed."Yeast is a single-celled microorganism, a type of fungus," Mom explained as she stirred the pot of milk, sugar, butter, and salt on the stove. Mom taught science. She knew that kind of stuff.When the liquid was at the right temperature, they added it to the flour, along with eggs, and beat it all with the mixer. Then they added more flour, blending it in until it was too thick to stir. Next came the part Katie loved best--kneading. Sinking her hands into the gooey dough, she pushed it this way and that, pressing and folding, until it was smooth and a little stretchy. Then she put the dough into a greased bowl and covered it with a towel.Mom and Katie played a card game at the kitchen table while they waited for the bread to rise. "Do you remember what Pastor Turner said on Sunday?" Mom asked Katie."He said the gospel--the good news that Jesus came to save us and bring us into God's kingdom--is like yeast."Mom nodded. "When people tell others about Jesus and let His love be seen in their lives, the good news spreads like yeast does throughout the dough, changing people's hearts. Before long, you can see a change in how people in the community treat one another.""Speaking of changes…" Katie took the towel off the bowl of dough. "Look."The dough had doubled in size! Katie punched it to release air, shaped the dough into loaves, let it rise again, and baked it."Mmm," said Katie as she bit into a buttered slice. "Perfect!"Mom smiled. "Just like the world will be when everyone hears the good news and Jesus returns!"-Bonnie Carr

"I'm ready to make bread!" said Katie as she slipped on her apron.Mom pulled the flour down off the top shelf, then grabbed sugar, a package of yeast, and salt. "We need eggs, butter, and milk." Katie carried the items from the fridge to the kitchen table, where her mom had already set out a mixing bowl, measuring cups, and an electric mixer. After measuring flour into the bowl, Katie opened the packages of yeast and sprinkled them over the flour. "Yeast looks like tiny seeds," she observed."Yeast is a single-celled microorganism, a type of fungus," Mom explained as she stirred the pot of milk, sugar, butter, and salt on the stove. Mom taught science. She knew that kind of stuff.When the liquid was at the right temperature, they added it to the flour, along with eggs, and beat it all with the mixer. Then they added more flour, blending it in until it was too thick to stir. Next came the part Katie loved best--kneading. Sinking her hands into the gooey dough, she pushed it this way and that, pressing and folding, until it was smooth and a little stretchy. Then she put the dough into a greased bowl and covered it with a towel.Mom and Katie played a card game at the kitchen table while they waited for the bread to rise. "Do you remember what Pastor Turner said on Sunday?" Mom asked Katie."He said the gospel--the good news that Jesus came to save us and bring us into God's kingdom--is like yeast."Mom nodded. "When people tell others about Jesus and let His love be seen in their lives, the good news spreads like yeast does throughout the dough, changing people's hearts. Before long, you can see a change in how people in the community treat one another.""Speaking of changes…" Katie took the towel off the bowl of dough. "Look."The dough had doubled in size! Katie punched it to release air, shaped the dough into loaves, let it rise again, and baked it."Mmm," said Katie as she bit into a buttered slice. "Perfect!"Mom smiled. "Just like the world will be when everyone hears the good news and Jesus returns!"-Bonnie Carr

Rising Dough1022cabb-a501-46e1-a730-294c6bf067cfThu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Respect for Health Our health is a gift from God, and so we have a responsibility to care for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of caring for our health while also explaining that we cannot idolize our health and bodies as an absolute good. If we do idolize health, it can greatly distort the way we view the dignity of those around us. He also unpacks the virtue of temperance, defining it as, “doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2288-2291. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Our health is a gift from God, and so we have a responsibility to care for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of caring for our health while also explaining that we cannot idolize our health and bodies as an absolute good. If we do idolize health, it can greatly distort the way we view the dignity of those around us. He also unpacks the virtue of temperance, defining it as, “doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2288-2291. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 299: Respect for Healthcfb9b1b9-6420-4823-8c23-130fdc2d991fThu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#510 The Church Fathers Against Protestant Theologies - Joshua CharlesJoshua Charles, from the &#8220;Becoming Catholic&#8221; blog, describes his discovery that when the Church Fathers talked about heresy, the things they described sounded remarkably similar to his own Protestant beliefs. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. Very happy to welcome Joshua Charles this time. I think maybe, possibly, the first White House speechwriter we&#8217;ve ever had on here, although I couldn&#8217;t guarantee it. I&#8217;m not sure. But you can find his work …

Joshua Charles, from the &#8220;Becoming Catholic&#8221; blog, describes his discovery that when the Church Fathers talked about heresy, the things they described sounded remarkably similar to his own Protestant beliefs. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. Very happy to welcome Joshua Charles this time. I think maybe, possibly, the first White House speechwriter we&#8217;ve ever had on here, although I couldn&#8217;t guarantee it. I&#8217;m not sure. But you can find his work …

#510 The Church Fathers Against Protestant Theologies - Joshua Charles40749c7b-5e8f-4853-83a1-0ab0456f3674Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: The Gift of Life (2023) Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 298: The Gift of Life (2023)8dd1dc99-1fe8-4707-af78-94844314a29aWed, 25 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: The Gift of Life (2023) Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 298: The Gift of Life (2023)7e9a7328-c38d-4e01-b247-ef578d5e2698Wed, 25 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: The Gift of Life (2023) Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 298: The Gift of Life (2023)b3ebe2c4-1d4f-43fb-9027-50091c10e831Wed, 25 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: The Gift of Life (2023) Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 298: The Gift of Life (2023)d2eacd91-724a-483f-8311-38b92240319fWed, 25 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: Respect for Others We have seen how harming ourselves or others physically is a violation of the fifth commandment, but how can causing harm to another’s virtue or integrity violate this commandment? Fr. Mike unpacks what scandal is and exactly how it is a violation of the fifth commandment. He emphasizes the gravity of scandal when it comes from those who, by nature, teach, and how vital it is for all of us, but especially teachers, to avoid contributing to scandal. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2284-2287. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have seen how harming ourselves or others physically is a violation of the fifth commandment, but how can causing harm to another’s virtue or integrity violate this commandment? Fr. Mike unpacks what scandal is and exactly how it is a violation of the fifth commandment. He emphasizes the gravity of scandal when it comes from those who, by nature, teach, and how vital it is for all of us, but especially teachers, to avoid contributing to scandal. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2284-2287. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 298: Respect for Others0535f965-cf53-443a-988f-877b8faef74eWed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Antique Mirror"Mom, look at this old mirror!" Leah called to her mother, who was going through boxes on the other side of the attic. As she looked in the mirror, Leah giggled at her short, squat reflection. "This mirror makes me look so funny."Mom came up behind her and looked. "That mirror is very old. It belonged to your great-great-grandmother.""Can we take it down to show everybody?" asked Leah."Sure," said Mom. "I'm sure they'd like to see it too."That evening, Leah's family laughed together at their reflections in the antique mirror. "It's fun to see myself in this old mirror, but it makes me look all squashed," said Leah. "I'm sure glad we have better ones we use now.""Yeah," said Noah. "It'd be hard to get ready in the morning using this!" "Yes, modern mirrors show us much more accurate images of ourselves than this old one," said Mom. "That's the kind of mirror we want to be.""What do you mean?" asked Noah. "People aren't mirrors.""In a way, we are," said Mom. "Our words and actions are a reflection of our inner thoughts and beliefs. Since we believe in Jesus and have His love in us, we need to reflect Him in everything we do.""Yes, and it should be an accurate image of Him," said Dad. "People should see Jesus in us the way He really is--not a squashed reflection.""A squashed reflection?" asked Noah. "What would that be?""Well, people sometimes get the impression that Christians think they're better than other people," said Dad. "Or they may see Christians be unkind or gossip about others. That's not a true picture of Jesus.""That's right," said Mom. "The Holy Spirit produces the characteristics of Jesus in us, and we need to reflect them in our lives. Do you remember what they are?" "I know!" said Leah. "Things like love, kindness, joy, patience, and self-control." "They're called the fruit of the Spirit," added Noah.Mom nodded. "Those are things people should see in our lives. When we trust God to help us show those characteristics to others, we'll be reflecting Jesus as He truly is."-Jean A. Burns

"Mom, look at this old mirror!" Leah called to her mother, who was going through boxes on the other side of the attic. As she looked in the mirror, Leah giggled at her short, squat reflection. "This mirror makes me look so funny."Mom came up behind her and looked. "That mirror is very old. It belonged to your great-great-grandmother.""Can we take it down to show everybody?" asked Leah."Sure," said Mom. "I'm sure they'd like to see it too."That evening, Leah's family laughed together at their reflections in the antique mirror. "It's fun to see myself in this old mirror, but it makes me look all squashed," said Leah. "I'm sure glad we have better ones we use now.""Yeah," said Noah. "It'd be hard to get ready in the morning using this!" "Yes, modern mirrors show us much more accurate images of ourselves than this old one," said Mom. "That's the kind of mirror we want to be.""What do you mean?" asked Noah. "People aren't mirrors.""In a way, we are," said Mom. "Our words and actions are a reflection of our inner thoughts and beliefs. Since we believe in Jesus and have His love in us, we need to reflect Him in everything we do.""Yes, and it should be an accurate image of Him," said Dad. "People should see Jesus in us the way He really is--not a squashed reflection.""A squashed reflection?" asked Noah. "What would that be?""Well, people sometimes get the impression that Christians think they're better than other people," said Dad. "Or they may see Christians be unkind or gossip about others. That's not a true picture of Jesus.""That's right," said Mom. "The Holy Spirit produces the characteristics of Jesus in us, and we need to reflect them in our lives. Do you remember what they are?" "I know!" said Leah. "Things like love, kindness, joy, patience, and self-control." "They're called the fruit of the Spirit," added Noah.Mom nodded. "Those are things people should see in our lives. When we trust God to help us show those characteristics to others, we'll be reflecting Jesus as He truly is."-Jean A. Burns

The Antique Mirror9960e6df-14a8-4776-9262-9173e749d1f2Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Antique Mirror"Mom, look at this old mirror!" Leah called to her mother, who was going through boxes on the other side of the attic. As she looked in the mirror, Leah giggled at her short, squat reflection. "This mirror makes me look so funny."Mom came up behind her and looked. "That mirror is very old. It belonged to your great-great-grandmother.""Can we take it down to show everybody?" asked Leah."Sure," said Mom. "I'm sure they'd like to see it too."That evening, Leah's family laughed together at their reflections in the antique mirror. "It's fun to see myself in this old mirror, but it makes me look all squashed," said Leah. "I'm sure glad we have better ones we use now.""Yeah," said Noah. "It'd be hard to get ready in the morning using this!" "Yes, modern mirrors show us much more accurate images of ourselves than this old one," said Mom. "That's the kind of mirror we want to be.""What do you mean?" asked Noah. "People aren't mirrors.""In a way, we are," said Mom. "Our words and actions are a reflection of our inner thoughts and beliefs. Since we believe in Jesus and have His love in us, we need to reflect Him in everything we do.""Yes, and it should be an accurate image of Him," said Dad. "People should see Jesus in us the way He really is--not a squashed reflection.""A squashed reflection?" asked Noah. "What would that be?""Well, people sometimes get the impression that Christians think they're better than other people," said Dad. "Or they may see Christians be unkind or gossip about others. That's not a true picture of Jesus.""That's right," said Mom. "The Holy Spirit produces the characteristics of Jesus in us, and we need to reflect them in our lives. Do you remember what they are?" "I know!" said Leah. "Things like love, kindness, joy, patience, and self-control." "They're called the fruit of the Spirit," added Noah.Mom nodded. "Those are things people should see in our lives. When we trust God to help us show those characteristics to others, we'll be reflecting Jesus as He truly is."-Jean A. Burns

"Mom, look at this old mirror!" Leah called to her mother, who was going through boxes on the other side of the attic. As she looked in the mirror, Leah giggled at her short, squat reflection. "This mirror makes me look so funny."Mom came up behind her and looked. "That mirror is very old. It belonged to your great-great-grandmother.""Can we take it down to show everybody?" asked Leah."Sure," said Mom. "I'm sure they'd like to see it too."That evening, Leah's family laughed together at their reflections in the antique mirror. "It's fun to see myself in this old mirror, but it makes me look all squashed," said Leah. "I'm sure glad we have better ones we use now.""Yeah," said Noah. "It'd be hard to get ready in the morning using this!" "Yes, modern mirrors show us much more accurate images of ourselves than this old one," said Mom. "That's the kind of mirror we want to be.""What do you mean?" asked Noah. "People aren't mirrors.""In a way, we are," said Mom. "Our words and actions are a reflection of our inner thoughts and beliefs. Since we believe in Jesus and have His love in us, we need to reflect Him in everything we do.""Yes, and it should be an accurate image of Him," said Dad. "People should see Jesus in us the way He really is--not a squashed reflection.""A squashed reflection?" asked Noah. "What would that be?""Well, people sometimes get the impression that Christians think they're better than other people," said Dad. "Or they may see Christians be unkind or gossip about others. That's not a true picture of Jesus.""That's right," said Mom. "The Holy Spirit produces the characteristics of Jesus in us, and we need to reflect them in our lives. Do you remember what they are?" "I know!" said Leah. "Things like love, kindness, joy, patience, and self-control." "They're called the fruit of the Spirit," added Noah.Mom nodded. "Those are things people should see in our lives. When we trust God to help us show those characteristics to others, we'll be reflecting Jesus as He truly is."-Jean A. Burns

The Antique Mirror1a5d8e3a-af7c-4bd7-b8ba-50b16a1bb264Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: Respect for Others We have seen how harming ourselves or others physically is a violation of the fifth commandment, but how can causing harm to another’s virtue or integrity violate this commandment? Fr. Mike unpacks what scandal is and exactly how it is a violation of the fifth commandment. He emphasizes the gravity of scandal when it comes from those who, by nature, teach, and how vital it is for all of us, but especially teachers, to avoid contributing to scandal. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2284-2287. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We have seen how harming ourselves or others physically is a violation of the fifth commandment, but how can causing harm to another’s virtue or integrity violate this commandment? Fr. Mike unpacks what scandal is and exactly how it is a violation of the fifth commandment. He emphasizes the gravity of scandal when it comes from those who, by nature, teach, and how vital it is for all of us, but especially teachers, to avoid contributing to scandal. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2284-2287. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 298: Respect for Othersd1ab1946-9cea-49f0-865b-58256280b202Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2023) As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2023)0d00840d-ed86-4aad-abba-9445ae68a11fTue, 24 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2023) As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2023)229b93fd-7840-4fc8-874d-68f3364cbb72Tue, 24 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2023) As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2023)6db63c81-6d63-4221-a447-1eefbf1b8d65Tue, 24 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2023) As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2023)daf5d924-2513-4f2f-9e89-48d3ad8e605fTue, 24 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: The Cross of Suicide The cross of suicide is a violation of the fifth commandment that, tragically, many of us have been impacted by in our world today. Fr. Mike explains that we are stewards of the life that God has entrusted to us, not owners. Our lives are precious gifts, and we have a responsibility to care for them. He also emphasizes that we should not lose hope for the eternal salvation of those who take their own lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2280-2283. Listener discretion advised. This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact someone you can trust and/or contact the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24 hours everyday). You are loved, you are beautiful, and you are absolutely irreplaceable. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The cross of suicide is a violation of the fifth commandment that, tragically, many of us have been impacted by in our world today. Fr. Mike explains that we are stewards of the life that God has entrusted to us, not owners. Our lives are precious gifts, and we have a responsibility to care for them. He also emphasizes that we should not lose hope for the eternal salvation of those who take their own lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2280-2283. Listener discretion advised. This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact someone you can trust and/or contact the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24 hours everyday). You are loved, you are beautiful, and you are absolutely irreplaceable. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 297: The Cross of Suicide068d4ea1-e956-4128-af1d-4e20cc0adb58Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod's Favorites"Do we have to go to the grocery store, Mom?" Shiloh asked as her family pulled out of the church parking lot. Shiloh, her brothers and sisters, and her mother had just finished attending their weekly homeschool group. Now Mom informed them that a trip to the store was in order. "I think you can ask that in a stronger voice," Mom answered. Shiloh knew that meant she'd been whining. Mom was reminding her to think about her tone."I've had a sad day, Mom. Can't we go to the store later?""Sorry, honey. We have the car today while Dad works from home. It just can't wait," Mom replied.As the family grabbed reusable bags and headed into the store, Shiloh shuffled behind. Mom sent the other kids to grab bananas, bread, and milk and then put her arm around Shiloh. "What was sad today?" Mom asked."Remember the art contest, Mom? I worked hard but didn't even get an honorable mention. Aria won second place, and she told me she barely tried. Then I didn't win anything during the spelling bee either. Stormy thinks she's no good at spelling, but she got third place. I thought I was a great speller."Mom was about to say something, but she stopped and pointed to a boy walking past them. "Shiloh! Look at that T-shirt!" On his shirt was a Bible verse about how those who find God find favor from the Lord. Underneath were the words, I'm one of God's favorites."Shiloh, do you know what it means to be one of God's favorites?""Well, I know God loves me and sent Jesus to die for my sins," Shiloh replied. "And since I trust in Jesus, I know I'm forgiven, and now I have a relationship with Him." "Right! When we trust in Jesus, we become God's children. That means His favor is on us. He delights in us!" Mom said."So, all God's children are His favorites." Shiloh smiled. "Just like all your children are your favorites."Mom laughed. "Yep. You're one of God's favorites--not because you work diligently on your art, and not because you're a gifted speller. But just because you're His."-Allison Wilson Lee

"Do we have to go to the grocery store, Mom?" Shiloh asked as her family pulled out of the church parking lot. Shiloh, her brothers and sisters, and her mother had just finished attending their weekly homeschool group. Now Mom informed them that a trip to the store was in order. "I think you can ask that in a stronger voice," Mom answered. Shiloh knew that meant she'd been whining. Mom was reminding her to think about her tone."I've had a sad day, Mom. Can't we go to the store later?""Sorry, honey. We have the car today while Dad works from home. It just can't wait," Mom replied.As the family grabbed reusable bags and headed into the store, Shiloh shuffled behind. Mom sent the other kids to grab bananas, bread, and milk and then put her arm around Shiloh. "What was sad today?" Mom asked."Remember the art contest, Mom? I worked hard but didn't even get an honorable mention. Aria won second place, and she told me she barely tried. Then I didn't win anything during the spelling bee either. Stormy thinks she's no good at spelling, but she got third place. I thought I was a great speller."Mom was about to say something, but she stopped and pointed to a boy walking past them. "Shiloh! Look at that T-shirt!" On his shirt was a Bible verse about how those who find God find favor from the Lord. Underneath were the words, I'm one of God's favorites."Shiloh, do you know what it means to be one of God's favorites?""Well, I know God loves me and sent Jesus to die for my sins," Shiloh replied. "And since I trust in Jesus, I know I'm forgiven, and now I have a relationship with Him." "Right! When we trust in Jesus, we become God's children. That means His favor is on us. He delights in us!" Mom said."So, all God's children are His favorites." Shiloh smiled. "Just like all your children are your favorites."Mom laughed. "Yep. You're one of God's favorites--not because you work diligently on your art, and not because you're a gifted speller. But just because you're His."-Allison Wilson Lee

God's Favorites7cec0595-307e-453a-920d-71d8e59bffaaTue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod's Favorites"Do we have to go to the grocery store, Mom?" Shiloh asked as her family pulled out of the church parking lot. Shiloh, her brothers and sisters, and her mother had just finished attending their weekly homeschool group. Now Mom informed them that a trip to the store was in order. "I think you can ask that in a stronger voice," Mom answered. Shiloh knew that meant she'd been whining. Mom was reminding her to think about her tone."I've had a sad day, Mom. Can't we go to the store later?""Sorry, honey. We have the car today while Dad works from home. It just can't wait," Mom replied.As the family grabbed reusable bags and headed into the store, Shiloh shuffled behind. Mom sent the other kids to grab bananas, bread, and milk and then put her arm around Shiloh. "What was sad today?" Mom asked."Remember the art contest, Mom? I worked hard but didn't even get an honorable mention. Aria won second place, and she told me she barely tried. Then I didn't win anything during the spelling bee either. Stormy thinks she's no good at spelling, but she got third place. I thought I was a great speller."Mom was about to say something, but she stopped and pointed to a boy walking past them. "Shiloh! Look at that T-shirt!" On his shirt was a Bible verse about how those who find God find favor from the Lord. Underneath were the words, I'm one of God's favorites."Shiloh, do you know what it means to be one of God's favorites?""Well, I know God loves me and sent Jesus to die for my sins," Shiloh replied. "And since I trust in Jesus, I know I'm forgiven, and now I have a relationship with Him." "Right! When we trust in Jesus, we become God's children. That means His favor is on us. He delights in us!" Mom said."So, all God's children are His favorites." Shiloh smiled. "Just like all your children are your favorites."Mom laughed. "Yep. You're one of God's favorites--not because you work diligently on your art, and not because you're a gifted speller. But just because you're His."-Allison Wilson Lee

"Do we have to go to the grocery store, Mom?" Shiloh asked as her family pulled out of the church parking lot. Shiloh, her brothers and sisters, and her mother had just finished attending their weekly homeschool group. Now Mom informed them that a trip to the store was in order. "I think you can ask that in a stronger voice," Mom answered. Shiloh knew that meant she'd been whining. Mom was reminding her to think about her tone."I've had a sad day, Mom. Can't we go to the store later?""Sorry, honey. We have the car today while Dad works from home. It just can't wait," Mom replied.As the family grabbed reusable bags and headed into the store, Shiloh shuffled behind. Mom sent the other kids to grab bananas, bread, and milk and then put her arm around Shiloh. "What was sad today?" Mom asked."Remember the art contest, Mom? I worked hard but didn't even get an honorable mention. Aria won second place, and she told me she barely tried. Then I didn't win anything during the spelling bee either. Stormy thinks she's no good at spelling, but she got third place. I thought I was a great speller."Mom was about to say something, but she stopped and pointed to a boy walking past them. "Shiloh! Look at that T-shirt!" On his shirt was a Bible verse about how those who find God find favor from the Lord. Underneath were the words, I'm one of God's favorites."Shiloh, do you know what it means to be one of God's favorites?""Well, I know God loves me and sent Jesus to die for my sins," Shiloh replied. "And since I trust in Jesus, I know I'm forgiven, and now I have a relationship with Him." "Right! When we trust in Jesus, we become God's children. That means His favor is on us. He delights in us!" Mom said."So, all God's children are His favorites." Shiloh smiled. "Just like all your children are your favorites."Mom laughed. "Yep. You're one of God's favorites--not because you work diligently on your art, and not because you're a gifted speller. But just because you're His."-Allison Wilson Lee

God's Favorites29e6779a-6227-4cb1-8764-9ccf151f5cc1Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: The Cross of Suicide The cross of suicide is a violation of the fifth commandment that, tragically, many of us have been impacted by in our world today. Fr. Mike explains that we are stewards of the life that God has entrusted to us, not owners. Our lives are precious gifts, and we have a responsibility to care for them. He also emphasizes that we should not lose hope for the eternal salvation of those who take their own lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2280-2283. Listener discretion advised. This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact someone you can trust and/or contact the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24 hours everyday). You are loved, you are beautiful, and you are absolutely irreplaceable. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The cross of suicide is a violation of the fifth commandment that, tragically, many of us have been impacted by in our world today. Fr. Mike explains that we are stewards of the life that God has entrusted to us, not owners. Our lives are precious gifts, and we have a responsibility to care for them. He also emphasizes that we should not lose hope for the eternal salvation of those who take their own lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2280-2283. Listener discretion advised. This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact someone you can trust and/or contact the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24 hours everyday). You are loved, you are beautiful, and you are absolutely irreplaceable. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 297: The Cross of Suicide5d26fe73-9d51-4fe7-9aaf-1a12584ab09aTue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFree From Weight with Alan ThomasSo many people think "weight loss" is just about a diet. We also think that being "overweight" is just a problem for another day. But what if underneath our wide-spread problem with weight is a series of crippling fears, doubts, and stories that are dragging down many parts of our lives, not merely our trousers. Weight loss isn't about looking good. It's about living a life of freedom, free to pursue what God made you for! Join me in this episode as my guest Alan Thomas explores his own story with weight loss, and outlines how he helps Christian men everywhere finally break free from the chains of being overweight or even obese. He doesn't tell anyone what to eat or what exercise to do. He simply confronts the stories we tell ourselves that are keeping us from living as free as God intends. You can find out more about Alan's work and get a totally free first training at: https://transformmyfuture.com/mj

So many people think "weight loss" is just about a diet. We also think that being "overweight" is just a problem for another day. But what if underneath our wide-spread problem with weight is a series of crippling fears, doubts, and stories that are dragging down many parts of our lives, not merely our trousers. Weight loss isn't about looking good. It's about living a life of freedom, free to pursue what God made you for! Join me in this episode as my guest Alan Thomas explores his own story with weight loss, and outlines how he helps Christian men everywhere finally break free from the chains of being overweight or even obese. He doesn't tell anyone what to eat or what exercise to do. He simply confronts the stories we tell ourselves that are keeping us from living as free as God intends. You can find out more about Alan's work and get a totally free first training at: https://transformmyfuture.com/mj

fullFree From Weight with Alan Thomasefc57773-8841-43a9-8240-122ae67282e7Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Junk Food Doctor: "This Food Is Worse Than Smoking!" & "This Diet Prevents 60% Of Disease!" - Chris Van Tulleken (Ultra-Processed People Author)What if what you were eating wasn’t really food but an industrially produced edible substance, and your diet was worse for you than smoking? In this new episode Steven sits down with doctor and New York Times bestselling author, Chris van Tulleken. Dr. Chris van Tulleken is an infectious diseases doctor and one of the BBC’s leading science presenters, appearing on shows such as, ‘The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs’, ‘Trust Me, I’m A Doctor’ and ‘Operation Ouch!’. He is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling book, ‘Ultra-Processed People’. In this conversation Dr. Chris and Steven discuss topics, such as: What is ‘Ultra-Processed Food’ Why 80% of the average diet is not real food The ways that ultra-processed food can impact your health How there is a pandemic of junk food Dr Chris’s experiment of living of ultra-processed food The ways that junk food is causing a public health emergency The ways that your diet can be deadlier than smoking The lies we’ve been told about 'health' food Why ‘health’ food isn’t actually healthy The ways that food guidelines are actually nonsense How half the world’s population is predicted to become obese in 12 years time Why exercise can't burn off fat fast enough How we are tackling obesity in the wrong way The impact of a Ultra-Processed diet on intelligence How you can inherit obesity The ways that food companies have made their food addictive How food companies are like the mafia Ways that food companies target us with ultra-processed food How ultra-processed food can be more addictive that nicotine How the average diet is making people not just fatter but shorter Why we need to start a food revolution You can purchase Chris’ most recent book, ‘Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food … and Why Can’t We Stop?’, here: https://amzn.to/3sikpaZ Follow Chris: Instagram: https://bit.ly/491nqwz Twitter: https://bit.ly/46Ryafc Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if what you were eating wasn’t really food but an industrially produced edible substance, and your diet was worse for you than smoking? In this new episode Steven sits down with doctor and New York Times bestselling author, Chris van Tulleken. Dr. Chris van Tulleken is an infectious diseases doctor and one of the BBC’s leading science presenters, appearing on shows such as, ‘The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs’, ‘Trust Me, I’m A Doctor’ and ‘Operation Ouch!’. He is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling book, ‘Ultra-Processed People’. In this conversation Dr. Chris and Steven discuss topics, such as: What is ‘Ultra-Processed Food’ Why 80% of the average diet is not real food The ways that ultra-processed food can impact your health How there is a pandemic of junk food Dr Chris’s experiment of living of ultra-processed food The ways that junk food is causing a public health emergency The ways that your diet can be deadlier than smoking The lies we’ve been told about 'health' food Why ‘health’ food isn’t actually healthy The ways that food guidelines are actually nonsense How half the world’s population is predicted to become obese in 12 years time Why exercise can't burn off fat fast enough How we are tackling obesity in the wrong way The impact of a Ultra-Processed diet on intelligence How you can inherit obesity The ways that food companies have made their food addictive How food companies are like the mafia Ways that food companies target us with ultra-processed food How ultra-processed food can be more addictive that nicotine How the average diet is making people not just fatter but shorter Why we need to start a food revolution You can purchase Chris’ most recent book, ‘Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food … and Why Can’t We Stop?’, here: https://amzn.to/3sikpaZ Follow Chris: Instagram: https://bit.ly/491nqwz Twitter: https://bit.ly/46Ryafc Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Junk Food Doctor: "This Food Is Worse Than Smoking!" & "This Diet Prevents 60% Of Disease!" - Chris Van Tulleken (Ultra-Processed People Author)e53765e3-4ce1-47ff-9db6-a1459b37409fMon, 23 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +00005954https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: Know Your Heart (2023) As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 296: Know Your Heart (2023)6669cba9-8013-4508-870f-0a8bd2f8a72eMon, 23 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: Know Your Heart (2023) As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 296: Know Your Heart (2023)d3582a53-52ea-4ab7-b6fe-70b8cc36adf3Mon, 23 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: Know Your Heart (2023) As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 296: Know Your Heart (2023)68d4d021-7f85-4534-b987-074be034888eMon, 23 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: Know Your Heart (2023) As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 296: Know Your Heart (2023)96097aa9-3539-4e68-bce3-4085eb4cb89cMon, 23 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: The Sin of Euthanasia We continue our examination of the fifth commandment, taking a closer look at the sin of euthanasia. Fr. Mike emphasizes that whatever the motive, the action of ending a life in order to eliminate suffering is still a sin. He also emphasizes that palliative care, however, is an important and special form of charity and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2276-2279. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the fifth commandment, taking a closer look at the sin of euthanasia. Fr. Mike emphasizes that whatever the motive, the action of ending a life in order to eliminate suffering is still a sin. He also emphasizes that palliative care, however, is an important and special form of charity and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2276-2279. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 296: The Sin of Euthanasia675c7d78-0543-477e-9120-722c95dcb7abMon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLight and Shadows"Mom, did you know that you can carry a light into a dark room and light it up, but you can't carry darkness anywhere at all?" Brody said. He and his sister Rey had begun a unit study on light and shadow. Rey said, "That's silly! You can trap darkness under a bowl and haul it around." She giggled. "I have a book of hand shadows. Can we try some?" Mom took a flashlight into the den, and the children followed the instructions in Rey's book. They shined the flashlight on their hands to make dog, butterfly, and goose shadows on the wall.Mom handed them a few items. "Can you make shadows of these?"Rey held up a miniature flag, an action figure, and a candlestick. Brody aimed the flashlight at them. Each one cast a distinct shadow on the wall. Mom pulled out a box of long matches and lit one. "Shine the light on this. What do you see?" The children had puzzled expressions. Rey said, "Not much." "Watch the flame carefully." Mom held the match up so Brody could shine the flashlight on it. "Nothing!" both children said almost at the same time. "Weird," said Brody. "The matchstick has a shadow, but not the flame." "Hey, that's like my Bible club verse from last week!" Rey said. "It was John 1:5. 'The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.'" Mom blew out the match before it burned her fingers. "Good job. And Brody, I think you also learned one about light this week here at home.""Yeah, let's see if I can remember." Brody squeezed his eyes shut. "God is light; in him there is no darkness at all." "Wow," said Rey. "Light doesn't even have a shadow." Mom nodded. "That's right. And Jesus calls believers the light of the world. Our world is a dark place full of sin, sadness, and death, but because we know Jesus, we can spread the light of His love to others and point them to the hope we have in Him. Think about how wherever you go, you carry His light with you, and no darkness can overcome it.""Let's show our friends how light has no shadow when they come over after school," Brody said. "They'll be amazed!"-Robin Steinweg

"Mom, did you know that you can carry a light into a dark room and light it up, but you can't carry darkness anywhere at all?" Brody said. He and his sister Rey had begun a unit study on light and shadow. Rey said, "That's silly! You can trap darkness under a bowl and haul it around." She giggled. "I have a book of hand shadows. Can we try some?" Mom took a flashlight into the den, and the children followed the instructions in Rey's book. They shined the flashlight on their hands to make dog, butterfly, and goose shadows on the wall.Mom handed them a few items. "Can you make shadows of these?"Rey held up a miniature flag, an action figure, and a candlestick. Brody aimed the flashlight at them. Each one cast a distinct shadow on the wall. Mom pulled out a box of long matches and lit one. "Shine the light on this. What do you see?" The children had puzzled expressions. Rey said, "Not much." "Watch the flame carefully." Mom held the match up so Brody could shine the flashlight on it. "Nothing!" both children said almost at the same time. "Weird," said Brody. "The matchstick has a shadow, but not the flame." "Hey, that's like my Bible club verse from last week!" Rey said. "It was John 1:5. 'The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.'" Mom blew out the match before it burned her fingers. "Good job. And Brody, I think you also learned one about light this week here at home.""Yeah, let's see if I can remember." Brody squeezed his eyes shut. "God is light; in him there is no darkness at all." "Wow," said Rey. "Light doesn't even have a shadow." Mom nodded. "That's right. And Jesus calls believers the light of the world. Our world is a dark place full of sin, sadness, and death, but because we know Jesus, we can spread the light of His love to others and point them to the hope we have in Him. Think about how wherever you go, you carry His light with you, and no darkness can overcome it.""Let's show our friends how light has no shadow when they come over after school," Brody said. "They'll be amazed!"-Robin Steinweg

Light and Shadows0b38dcad-8d2d-49cf-baac-2ef23e5dedc7Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLight and Shadows"Mom, did you know that you can carry a light into a dark room and light it up, but you can't carry darkness anywhere at all?" Brody said. He and his sister Rey had begun a unit study on light and shadow. Rey said, "That's silly! You can trap darkness under a bowl and haul it around." She giggled. "I have a book of hand shadows. Can we try some?" Mom took a flashlight into the den, and the children followed the instructions in Rey's book. They shined the flashlight on their hands to make dog, butterfly, and goose shadows on the wall.Mom handed them a few items. "Can you make shadows of these?"Rey held up a miniature flag, an action figure, and a candlestick. Brody aimed the flashlight at them. Each one cast a distinct shadow on the wall. Mom pulled out a box of long matches and lit one. "Shine the light on this. What do you see?" The children had puzzled expressions. Rey said, "Not much." "Watch the flame carefully." Mom held the match up so Brody could shine the flashlight on it. "Nothing!" both children said almost at the same time. "Weird," said Brody. "The matchstick has a shadow, but not the flame." "Hey, that's like my Bible club verse from last week!" Rey said. "It was John 1:5. 'The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.'" Mom blew out the match before it burned her fingers. "Good job. And Brody, I think you also learned one about light this week here at home.""Yeah, let's see if I can remember." Brody squeezed his eyes shut. "God is light; in him there is no darkness at all." "Wow," said Rey. "Light doesn't even have a shadow." Mom nodded. "That's right. And Jesus calls believers the light of the world. Our world is a dark place full of sin, sadness, and death, but because we know Jesus, we can spread the light of His love to others and point them to the hope we have in Him. Think about how wherever you go, you carry His light with you, and no darkness can overcome it.""Let's show our friends how light has no shadow when they come over after school," Brody said. "They'll be amazed!"-Robin Steinweg

"Mom, did you know that you can carry a light into a dark room and light it up, but you can't carry darkness anywhere at all?" Brody said. He and his sister Rey had begun a unit study on light and shadow. Rey said, "That's silly! You can trap darkness under a bowl and haul it around." She giggled. "I have a book of hand shadows. Can we try some?" Mom took a flashlight into the den, and the children followed the instructions in Rey's book. They shined the flashlight on their hands to make dog, butterfly, and goose shadows on the wall.Mom handed them a few items. "Can you make shadows of these?"Rey held up a miniature flag, an action figure, and a candlestick. Brody aimed the flashlight at them. Each one cast a distinct shadow on the wall. Mom pulled out a box of long matches and lit one. "Shine the light on this. What do you see?" The children had puzzled expressions. Rey said, "Not much." "Watch the flame carefully." Mom held the match up so Brody could shine the flashlight on it. "Nothing!" both children said almost at the same time. "Weird," said Brody. "The matchstick has a shadow, but not the flame." "Hey, that's like my Bible club verse from last week!" Rey said. "It was John 1:5. 'The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.'" Mom blew out the match before it burned her fingers. "Good job. And Brody, I think you also learned one about light this week here at home.""Yeah, let's see if I can remember." Brody squeezed his eyes shut. "God is light; in him there is no darkness at all." "Wow," said Rey. "Light doesn't even have a shadow." Mom nodded. "That's right. And Jesus calls believers the light of the world. Our world is a dark place full of sin, sadness, and death, but because we know Jesus, we can spread the light of His love to others and point them to the hope we have in Him. Think about how wherever you go, you carry His light with you, and no darkness can overcome it.""Let's show our friends how light has no shadow when they come over after school," Brody said. "They'll be amazed!"-Robin Steinweg

Light and Shadowscc10c0d9-6dd1-4c7d-9113-6e4c74fcb6e2Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: The Sin of Euthanasia We continue our examination of the fifth commandment, taking a closer look at the sin of euthanasia. Fr. Mike emphasizes that whatever the motive, the action of ending a life in order to eliminate suffering is still a sin. He also emphasizes that palliative care, however, is an important and special form of charity and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2276-2279. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the fifth commandment, taking a closer look at the sin of euthanasia. Fr. Mike emphasizes that whatever the motive, the action of ending a life in order to eliminate suffering is still a sin. He also emphasizes that palliative care, however, is an important and special form of charity and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2276-2279. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 296: The Sin of Euthanasiadde01d0b-fc2a-4984-9ddb-34454c1d683cMon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2023) Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2023)a77d949a-583b-4b22-9f0f-b8846f765281Sun, 22 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2023) Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2023)945e1f67-0dd8-4159-9e8a-367c35e13cc7Sun, 22 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2023) Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2023)402ffeb3-9278-422e-bfd7-35bad189601dSun, 22 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2023) Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2023)1c8fd0e4-0479-425f-b0c7-8675c8dd5901Sun, 22 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: The Wound of Abortion Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wound of abortion. Fr. Mike emphasizes that all human life deserves protection, especially the unborn, but he also emphasizes the importance of God’s mercy. He explains that those who have procured an abortion are excommunicated, subject to the conditions established by Canon Law. However, the excommunication does not limit the scope of God’s mercy, but rather highlights the gravity of the sin. Fr. Mike concludes by highlighting that if abortion is a part of your story, you are encouraged to take the step towards confession and forgiveness, to be met with mercy and love and be welcomed home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2270-2275. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wound of abortion. Fr. Mike emphasizes that all human life deserves protection, especially the unborn, but he also emphasizes the importance of God’s mercy. He explains that those who have procured an abortion are excommunicated, subject to the conditions established by Canon Law. However, the excommunication does not limit the scope of God’s mercy, but rather highlights the gravity of the sin. Fr. Mike concludes by highlighting that if abortion is a part of your story, you are encouraged to take the step towards confession and forgiveness, to be met with mercy and love and be welcomed home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2270-2275. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 295: The Wound of Abortion2397b19f-808b-4ad5-9f3b-7e6e59dfb122Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStair Steps"You know how I've always wanted to be a doctor?" asked Ethan as he helped himself to a drumstick at his grandparents' house. "Well, we had a special visitor at church last week--a surgeon from a mission hospital in Africa. They need lots more doctors there, so maybe I'll go to Africa someday." Ethan beamed. "I told God I'd go wherever He wants me to."Grandma smiled. "That's great, Ethan.""Yeah, but…" Ethan paused. "I don't know if I can do it. It costs a lot to go to school to learn how to be a doctor, and it's hard work. I might not be smart enough.""Well, I'm not saying it will be easy, but if that's what God wants you to do, He'll help you work it out," Grandpa assured him. But Ethan still looked doubtful.After dinner, Ethan and Grandpa went out to the garden to pick raspberries to eat with ice cream. "Look at all the berries!" exclaimed Ethan. "We should have brought a bigger container. I'll go get one." He ran to the house and tried to take the four steps to the porch in one big leap, but ended up sprawled across the stairs.When Ethan returned, Grandpa grinned at him. "You couldn't take all four steps at once, could you? Well, reaching the goal of being a missionary doctor is like reaching the top of those steps. You can't get there all at once--you need to take one step at a time."Ethan looked back at the steps. "The steps to the porch are easy to see, but I'm not sure what steps God wants me to take." "I think you took your first step when you told God you'd serve Him wherever He wants you," said Grandpa. "The next step will probably be to study hard. And maybe the third will be learning to save money. Trust God to show you each step and help you reach it. Most importantly, remember that He's working in your life so others can see His love in you. No matter what you end up doing, He'll help you point others to Jesus."Ethan nodded. "Okay. I guess I'd better go home and start on my second step. I've got a test I need to study for." He grinned. "After we have ice cream, of course!"-Mary Rose Pearson

"You know how I've always wanted to be a doctor?" asked Ethan as he helped himself to a drumstick at his grandparents' house. "Well, we had a special visitor at church last week--a surgeon from a mission hospital in Africa. They need lots more doctors there, so maybe I'll go to Africa someday." Ethan beamed. "I told God I'd go wherever He wants me to."Grandma smiled. "That's great, Ethan.""Yeah, but…" Ethan paused. "I don't know if I can do it. It costs a lot to go to school to learn how to be a doctor, and it's hard work. I might not be smart enough.""Well, I'm not saying it will be easy, but if that's what God wants you to do, He'll help you work it out," Grandpa assured him. But Ethan still looked doubtful.After dinner, Ethan and Grandpa went out to the garden to pick raspberries to eat with ice cream. "Look at all the berries!" exclaimed Ethan. "We should have brought a bigger container. I'll go get one." He ran to the house and tried to take the four steps to the porch in one big leap, but ended up sprawled across the stairs.When Ethan returned, Grandpa grinned at him. "You couldn't take all four steps at once, could you? Well, reaching the goal of being a missionary doctor is like reaching the top of those steps. You can't get there all at once--you need to take one step at a time."Ethan looked back at the steps. "The steps to the porch are easy to see, but I'm not sure what steps God wants me to take." "I think you took your first step when you told God you'd serve Him wherever He wants you," said Grandpa. "The next step will probably be to study hard. And maybe the third will be learning to save money. Trust God to show you each step and help you reach it. Most importantly, remember that He's working in your life so others can see His love in you. No matter what you end up doing, He'll help you point others to Jesus."Ethan nodded. "Okay. I guess I'd better go home and start on my second step. I've got a test I need to study for." He grinned. "After we have ice cream, of course!"-Mary Rose Pearson

Stair Steps47a085cd-3d46-409b-be18-927078746917Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStair Steps"You know how I've always wanted to be a doctor?" asked Ethan as he helped himself to a drumstick at his grandparents' house. "Well, we had a special visitor at church last week--a surgeon from a mission hospital in Africa. They need lots more doctors there, so maybe I'll go to Africa someday." Ethan beamed. "I told God I'd go wherever He wants me to."Grandma smiled. "That's great, Ethan.""Yeah, but…" Ethan paused. "I don't know if I can do it. It costs a lot to go to school to learn how to be a doctor, and it's hard work. I might not be smart enough.""Well, I'm not saying it will be easy, but if that's what God wants you to do, He'll help you work it out," Grandpa assured him. But Ethan still looked doubtful.After dinner, Ethan and Grandpa went out to the garden to pick raspberries to eat with ice cream. "Look at all the berries!" exclaimed Ethan. "We should have brought a bigger container. I'll go get one." He ran to the house and tried to take the four steps to the porch in one big leap, but ended up sprawled across the stairs.When Ethan returned, Grandpa grinned at him. "You couldn't take all four steps at once, could you? Well, reaching the goal of being a missionary doctor is like reaching the top of those steps. You can't get there all at once--you need to take one step at a time."Ethan looked back at the steps. "The steps to the porch are easy to see, but I'm not sure what steps God wants me to take." "I think you took your first step when you told God you'd serve Him wherever He wants you," said Grandpa. "The next step will probably be to study hard. And maybe the third will be learning to save money. Trust God to show you each step and help you reach it. Most importantly, remember that He's working in your life so others can see His love in you. No matter what you end up doing, He'll help you point others to Jesus."Ethan nodded. "Okay. I guess I'd better go home and start on my second step. I've got a test I need to study for." He grinned. "After we have ice cream, of course!"-Mary Rose Pearson

"You know how I've always wanted to be a doctor?" asked Ethan as he helped himself to a drumstick at his grandparents' house. "Well, we had a special visitor at church last week--a surgeon from a mission hospital in Africa. They need lots more doctors there, so maybe I'll go to Africa someday." Ethan beamed. "I told God I'd go wherever He wants me to."Grandma smiled. "That's great, Ethan.""Yeah, but…" Ethan paused. "I don't know if I can do it. It costs a lot to go to school to learn how to be a doctor, and it's hard work. I might not be smart enough.""Well, I'm not saying it will be easy, but if that's what God wants you to do, He'll help you work it out," Grandpa assured him. But Ethan still looked doubtful.After dinner, Ethan and Grandpa went out to the garden to pick raspberries to eat with ice cream. "Look at all the berries!" exclaimed Ethan. "We should have brought a bigger container. I'll go get one." He ran to the house and tried to take the four steps to the porch in one big leap, but ended up sprawled across the stairs.When Ethan returned, Grandpa grinned at him. "You couldn't take all four steps at once, could you? Well, reaching the goal of being a missionary doctor is like reaching the top of those steps. You can't get there all at once--you need to take one step at a time."Ethan looked back at the steps. "The steps to the porch are easy to see, but I'm not sure what steps God wants me to take." "I think you took your first step when you told God you'd serve Him wherever He wants you," said Grandpa. "The next step will probably be to study hard. And maybe the third will be learning to save money. Trust God to show you each step and help you reach it. Most importantly, remember that He's working in your life so others can see His love in you. No matter what you end up doing, He'll help you point others to Jesus."Ethan nodded. "Okay. I guess I'd better go home and start on my second step. I've got a test I need to study for." He grinned. "After we have ice cream, of course!"-Mary Rose Pearson

Stair Stepsda289b01-aff9-460c-9a70-41f0a6e59192Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: The Wound of Abortion Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wound of abortion. Fr. Mike emphasizes that all human life deserves protection, especially the unborn, but he also emphasizes the importance of God’s mercy. He explains that those who have procured an abortion are excommunicated, subject to the conditions established by Canon Law. However, the excommunication does not limit the scope of God’s mercy, but rather highlights the gravity of the sin. Fr. Mike concludes by highlighting that if abortion is a part of your story, you are encouraged to take the step towards confession and forgiveness, to be met with mercy and love and be welcomed home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2270-2275. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wound of abortion. Fr. Mike emphasizes that all human life deserves protection, especially the unborn, but he also emphasizes the importance of God’s mercy. He explains that those who have procured an abortion are excommunicated, subject to the conditions established by Canon Law. However, the excommunication does not limit the scope of God’s mercy, but rather highlights the gravity of the sin. Fr. Mike concludes by highlighting that if abortion is a part of your story, you are encouraged to take the step towards confession and forgiveness, to be met with mercy and love and be welcomed home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2270-2275. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 295: The Wound of Abortionb6398e00-2af2-411c-b70e-d17ffb91300bSun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/22/23 Lost: Every Step Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Between the Promise and the Promised Land. When a person is lost, it can feel like every step is taking them further and further away from where they need to be. But with Christ, we trust in the promise that we are not lost, but led...and that every step is taking us closer to where and who we need to be. Mass Readings from October 22, 2023: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Psalms 96:1, 3-5, 7-101 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Between the Promise and the Promised Land. When a person is lost, it can feel like every step is taking them further and further away from where they need to be. But with Christ, we trust in the promise that we are not lost, but led...and that every step is taking us closer to where and who we need to be. Mass Readings from October 22, 2023: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Psalms 96:1, 3-5, 7-101 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21

full10/22/23 Lost: Every Step8913c88e-cda6-439d-8c49-22a966498fcfSat, 21 Oct 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/22/23 Lost: Every Step Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Between the Promise and the Promised Land. When a person is lost, it can feel like every step is taking them further and further away from where they need to be. But with Christ, we trust in the promise that we are not lost, but led...and that every step is taking us closer to where and who we need to be. Mass Readings from October 22, 2023: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Psalms 96:1, 3-5, 7-101 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Between the Promise and the Promised Land. When a person is lost, it can feel like every step is taking them further and further away from where they need to be. But with Christ, we trust in the promise that we are not lost, but led...and that every step is taking us closer to where and who we need to be. Mass Readings from October 22, 2023: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Psalms 96:1, 3-5, 7-101 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21

full10/22/23 Lost: Every Step8216da93-050a-4b58-9ac4-1faef4c58d72Sat, 21 Oct 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/22/23 Lost: Every Step Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Between the Promise and the Promised Land. When a person is lost, it can feel like every step is taking them further and further away from where they need to be. But with Christ, we trust in the promise that we are not lost, but led...and that every step is taking us closer to where and who we need to be. Mass Readings from October 22, 2023: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Psalms 96:1, 3-5, 7-101 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Between the Promise and the Promised Land. When a person is lost, it can feel like every step is taking them further and further away from where they need to be. But with Christ, we trust in the promise that we are not lost, but led...and that every step is taking us closer to where and who we need to be. Mass Readings from October 22, 2023: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Psalms 96:1, 3-5, 7-101 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21

full10/22/23 Lost: Every Stepf1b8dc79-532b-4550-af60-46e8c6cef18dSat, 21 Oct 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2023) In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2023)1bb6f489-393a-44a4-bf07-c3479c61a4e6Sat, 21 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2023) In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2023)f39898f5-6b13-4086-abc4-9fbbfc324871Sat, 21 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2023) In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2023)0c290a4c-f0a6-47ec-9b4e-aaf03f6063f6Sat, 21 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2023) In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2023)ac63b197-c2a5-4cdf-afb7-22fa19d7b096Sat, 21 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Homicide Continuing our examination of the fifth commandment, we look at various ways in which one may sin against this commandment as it relates to homicide. The Catechism addresses three categories of homicide: direct and intentional killing, indirectly killing, and unintentionally killing. Fr. Mike explores this grave topic with resonating examples and explains the varying degrees of moral culpability. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2268-2269. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Continuing our examination of the fifth commandment, we look at various ways in which one may sin against this commandment as it relates to homicide. The Catechism addresses three categories of homicide: direct and intentional killing, indirectly killing, and unintentionally killing. Fr. Mike explores this grave topic with resonating examples and explains the varying degrees of moral culpability. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2268-2269. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 294: Homicidef5473ab5-94ed-44bc-bd76-41ca58f66896Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Book of LifeJudah played outside near his dad, who was working on his car and listening to a sermon on his phone. Judah heard clips of the message--something about a very important book God keeps. The pastor called it the Book of Life. He said only people whose names were written in that book would be allowed into heaven. Wow! I better be good, thought Judah, or else my name might not get in.When Judah started to tease his little sister later that day, he remembered the Book of Life, and so he gave her a ride on his scooter instead. He also took out the garbage without being asked, and he didn't complain when his mom said he couldn't have a cookie so close to suppertime. Judah made a list of all the good things he had done that day and proudly showed it to his dad. "Will God write my name in His book now?" Judah asked."Well, let's think about that," said Dad. "Do you think your teacher at church should write down your name as a winner in the Bible memory contest because you did all these good things? Would that be fair?"Judah looked puzzled and shook his head. "I didn't learn enough verses yet.""That's right," said Dad. "You have to meet the requirement to be a winner in the contest, and it isn't that you need to be good. And you have to meet God's requirement to get your name in His book.""What's that?" asked Judah."God's requirement is that you trust Jesus to be your Savior," said Dad. "Heaven is a perfect place--no sin can enter there. But we're all sinners, and sin must be punished. Jesus took the punishment for our sin so those who trust Him can have their sins forgiven and enter heaven. Would you like to trust Him to take your sin away and write your name in His book?"Judah nodded, and Dad prayed with him. In his mind, Judah could see Jesus writing in a big book in heaven: Judah Ellery. His name was listed in the book--not because of what he had done, but because of what Jesus had done for him.-Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Judah played outside near his dad, who was working on his car and listening to a sermon on his phone. Judah heard clips of the message--something about a very important book God keeps. The pastor called it the Book of Life. He said only people whose names were written in that book would be allowed into heaven. Wow! I better be good, thought Judah, or else my name might not get in.When Judah started to tease his little sister later that day, he remembered the Book of Life, and so he gave her a ride on his scooter instead. He also took out the garbage without being asked, and he didn't complain when his mom said he couldn't have a cookie so close to suppertime. Judah made a list of all the good things he had done that day and proudly showed it to his dad. "Will God write my name in His book now?" Judah asked."Well, let's think about that," said Dad. "Do you think your teacher at church should write down your name as a winner in the Bible memory contest because you did all these good things? Would that be fair?"Judah looked puzzled and shook his head. "I didn't learn enough verses yet.""That's right," said Dad. "You have to meet the requirement to be a winner in the contest, and it isn't that you need to be good. And you have to meet God's requirement to get your name in His book.""What's that?" asked Judah."God's requirement is that you trust Jesus to be your Savior," said Dad. "Heaven is a perfect place--no sin can enter there. But we're all sinners, and sin must be punished. Jesus took the punishment for our sin so those who trust Him can have their sins forgiven and enter heaven. Would you like to trust Him to take your sin away and write your name in His book?"Judah nodded, and Dad prayed with him. In his mind, Judah could see Jesus writing in a big book in heaven: Judah Ellery. His name was listed in the book--not because of what he had done, but because of what Jesus had done for him.-Matilda H. Nordtvedt

The Book of Lifef916ae47-a99a-4d64-9d1b-de376dab8843Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Book of LifeJudah played outside near his dad, who was working on his car and listening to a sermon on his phone. Judah heard clips of the message--something about a very important book God keeps. The pastor called it the Book of Life. He said only people whose names were written in that book would be allowed into heaven. Wow! I better be good, thought Judah, or else my name might not get in.When Judah started to tease his little sister later that day, he remembered the Book of Life, and so he gave her a ride on his scooter instead. He also took out the garbage without being asked, and he didn't complain when his mom said he couldn't have a cookie so close to suppertime. Judah made a list of all the good things he had done that day and proudly showed it to his dad. "Will God write my name in His book now?" Judah asked."Well, let's think about that," said Dad. "Do you think your teacher at church should write down your name as a winner in the Bible memory contest because you did all these good things? Would that be fair?"Judah looked puzzled and shook his head. "I didn't learn enough verses yet.""That's right," said Dad. "You have to meet the requirement to be a winner in the contest, and it isn't that you need to be good. And you have to meet God's requirement to get your name in His book.""What's that?" asked Judah."God's requirement is that you trust Jesus to be your Savior," said Dad. "Heaven is a perfect place--no sin can enter there. But we're all sinners, and sin must be punished. Jesus took the punishment for our sin so those who trust Him can have their sins forgiven and enter heaven. Would you like to trust Him to take your sin away and write your name in His book?"Judah nodded, and Dad prayed with him. In his mind, Judah could see Jesus writing in a big book in heaven: Judah Ellery. His name was listed in the book--not because of what he had done, but because of what Jesus had done for him.-Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Judah played outside near his dad, who was working on his car and listening to a sermon on his phone. Judah heard clips of the message--something about a very important book God keeps. The pastor called it the Book of Life. He said only people whose names were written in that book would be allowed into heaven. Wow! I better be good, thought Judah, or else my name might not get in.When Judah started to tease his little sister later that day, he remembered the Book of Life, and so he gave her a ride on his scooter instead. He also took out the garbage without being asked, and he didn't complain when his mom said he couldn't have a cookie so close to suppertime. Judah made a list of all the good things he had done that day and proudly showed it to his dad. "Will God write my name in His book now?" Judah asked."Well, let's think about that," said Dad. "Do you think your teacher at church should write down your name as a winner in the Bible memory contest because you did all these good things? Would that be fair?"Judah looked puzzled and shook his head. "I didn't learn enough verses yet.""That's right," said Dad. "You have to meet the requirement to be a winner in the contest, and it isn't that you need to be good. And you have to meet God's requirement to get your name in His book.""What's that?" asked Judah."God's requirement is that you trust Jesus to be your Savior," said Dad. "Heaven is a perfect place--no sin can enter there. But we're all sinners, and sin must be punished. Jesus took the punishment for our sin so those who trust Him can have their sins forgiven and enter heaven. Would you like to trust Him to take your sin away and write your name in His book?"Judah nodded, and Dad prayed with him. In his mind, Judah could see Jesus writing in a big book in heaven: Judah Ellery. His name was listed in the book--not because of what he had done, but because of what Jesus had done for him.-Matilda H. Nordtvedt

The Book of Life0cee93d4-d844-4437-87bb-a8f7e47949ddSat, 21 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Homicide Continuing our examination of the fifth commandment, we look at various ways in which one may sin against this commandment as it relates to homicide. The Catechism addresses three categories of homicide: direct and intentional killing, indirectly killing, and unintentionally killing. Fr. Mike explores this grave topic with resonating examples and explains the varying degrees of moral culpability. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2268-2269. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Continuing our examination of the fifth commandment, we look at various ways in which one may sin against this commandment as it relates to homicide. The Catechism addresses three categories of homicide: direct and intentional killing, indirectly killing, and unintentionally killing. Fr. Mike explores this grave topic with resonating examples and explains the varying degrees of moral culpability. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2268-2269. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 294: Homicideb557121e-2d4d-44ab-96ed-7ac1b3b670f6Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJesus & Prison w/ Emerson Nowotny | Girls Gone BibleGGB GANGGGGGGG We are so excited for todays episode. We have an incredible guest-- Emerson Nowotny, lead pastor at Mosaic in Mexico City. Emerson has one of the most incredible testimonies and stories we've ever heard. A redemption story. A true example of our God being a God of 2nd chances &amp; restoration. Emerson has us in tears multiple times while he tells us his story from having an encounter with Jesus and becoming a devout Christian at 17 years old, to losing a loved one resulting in him losing his faith, to then getting involved with drugs, women, and the cartel. He covers how he ended up in federal prison and how he kept his hope and joy through his relationship with Jesus. He then has us really in tears talking about how his beautiful wife, Christina Nowotny, HELD IT DOWN AND WAITED FOR HIM. He talks supernatural encounters and the unfailing, relentless love of God along the way. We truly hope this episode blesses you like it did us. Thank you Jesus for 2nd chances and the promise that whatever the enemy meant for evil, God will use it for good. (Genesis 50:20) Pastor Emerson &amp; Mosaic Mexico City are currently revolutionizing Mexico and bringing so many to Jesus. We love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

GGB GANGGGGGGG We are so excited for todays episode. We have an incredible guest-- Emerson Nowotny, lead pastor at Mosaic in Mexico City. Emerson has one of the most incredible testimonies and stories we've ever heard. A redemption story. A true example of our God being a God of 2nd chances &amp; restoration. Emerson has us in tears multiple times while he tells us his story from having an encounter with Jesus and becoming a devout Christian at 17 years old, to losing a loved one resulting in him losing his faith, to then getting involved with drugs, women, and the cartel. He covers how he ended up in federal prison and how he kept his hope and joy through his relationship with Jesus. He then has us really in tears talking about how his beautiful wife, Christina Nowotny, HELD IT DOWN AND WAITED FOR HIM. He talks supernatural encounters and the unfailing, relentless love of God along the way. We truly hope this episode blesses you like it did us. Thank you Jesus for 2nd chances and the promise that whatever the enemy meant for evil, God will use it for good. (Genesis 50:20) Pastor Emerson &amp; Mosaic Mexico City are currently revolutionizing Mexico and bringing so many to Jesus. We love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullJesus & Prison w/ Emerson Nowotny | Girls Gone Bibleb93e8194-5f11-470e-8499-566704e6125fFri, 20 Oct 2023 17:13:55 +00004506https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS1 EP5. Gossip Is HarmlessHey, y&#39;all ! On today&#39;s episode our host, Ally, touches on the topic of gossip and what God tells us to do with our words. We speak about different kinds of gossip, harmless or not, and where the intent or motive to talk about other people could come from. Is it harmless?? We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice/ GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.7M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y&#39;all ! On today&#39;s episode our host, Ally, touches on the topic of gossip and what God tells us to do with our words. We speak about different kinds of gossip, harmless or not, and where the intent or motive to talk about other people could come from. Is it harmless?? We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice/ GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.7M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS1 EP5. Gossip Is Harmless70e7dee3-3054-41a0-9f7b-6cbcdb1e51eaFri, 20 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 132: Triple Your Life Expectancy With These 3 Health Hacks! (Verified By Dana White): Gary BreckaIn this moment, Human Biologist and Biohacker, Gary Brecka discusses how he tripled Dana White’s life expectancy, and how you can increase yours. Gary describes the President of the UFC, Dana White, as just one more example of someone who had given up on their ability to thrive. This included carrying too much weight, waking up sore and being over medicated. Starting from a life threatening alert on Dana’s blood work, in 10 weeks Gary was able to change Dana’s life around, and by the end of 5 months he was off every medication, lost 40 pounds and said that he had no idea that he could feel as good as he did. Gary says that you can copy these amazing results with 3 simple steps: breath work, connecting to the surface of the earth, and become comfortable with being uncomfortable. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/pneohSrZZDb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Gary: https://www.garybrecka.com https://www.instagram.com/garybrecka/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, Human Biologist and Biohacker, Gary Brecka discusses how he tripled Dana White’s life expectancy, and how you can increase yours. Gary describes the President of the UFC, Dana White, as just one more example of someone who had given up on their ability to thrive. This included carrying too much weight, waking up sore and being over medicated. Starting from a life threatening alert on Dana’s blood work, in 10 weeks Gary was able to change Dana’s life around, and by the end of 5 months he was off every medication, lost 40 pounds and said that he had no idea that he could feel as good as he did. Gary says that you can copy these amazing results with 3 simple steps: breath work, connecting to the surface of the earth, and become comfortable with being uncomfortable. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/pneohSrZZDb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Gary: https://www.garybrecka.com https://www.instagram.com/garybrecka/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 132: Triple Your Life Expectancy With These 3 Health Hacks! (Verified By Dana White): Gary Brecka1879b597-a944-4faa-a552-6f7aaf646c26Fri, 20 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +00001523https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2023)c521a328-add7-46da-b420-f40c0dd7150cFri, 20 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2023)9713f891-79f0-4742-bb44-4c56f15063f3Fri, 20 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2023)f9739014-68da-4439-82bf-f556a2c5cc4dFri, 20 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2023)072a0948-d605-4fe0-8a95-9aa6e877bbc7Fri, 20 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Legitimate Defense Is there ever a time where legitimate defense is justifiable? The Catechism answers this question and how it relates to honoring the dignity of the human person as we dive deeper into the fifth commandment. We learn about defense of ourselves and others, principles of crime and punishment, and capital punishment. Fr. Mike also explains the Church’s current teaching on the death penalty and why it has changed over time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2263-2267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Is there ever a time where legitimate defense is justifiable? The Catechism answers this question and how it relates to honoring the dignity of the human person as we dive deeper into the fifth commandment. We learn about defense of ourselves and others, principles of crime and punishment, and capital punishment. Fr. Mike also explains the Church’s current teaching on the death penalty and why it has changed over time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2263-2267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 293: Legitimate Defense 83943c4a-b50b-44c6-b7fe-0679e14cca5fFri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Friend's DenialMaddie buried her face in her pillow. She heard footsteps come into her room and then her mom's voice. "Maddie, what happened?""Alexa." Maddie didn't move. "I was waiting for her by the bus, and she walked right past me.""She did?" Mom frowned. "Did you two have a fight?""No," Maddie moaned. "It's that new girl. Summer. Alexa sat by her instead of me.""I see," Mom said, the bed shifting as she sat down on it."She acted like she didn't even know me," Maddie said. "She just walked by without even looking at me or anything." Maddie started to cry. "It hurts so bad. No one knows what this feels like." "I'm sorry, Maddie," Mom said. "I wish I could take away your pain. Friends can really hurt us badly."Maddie cried while her mom rubbed her back. "If she had just looked at me and said something, it would have been okay. She could have just told me she was going to sit with Summer."Mom nodded. "You said that no one understands how you feel, but this reminds me a bit of something in the Bible."Maddie wiped her eyes. "It does?"Mom patted Maddie's back. "Do you remember when Jesus was arrested, how Peter had followed after Him but then denied knowing Him when asked if he was Jesus's disciple? Jesus was going through the most difficult experience of his life, and Peter told people he didn't know Him. Instead of being there for Jesus, Peter looked away and pretended they had never been friends.""Why do people do that to their friends?" Maddie asked."In Peter's case, he was probably scared," Mom said. "With Alexa, maybe she wanted to sit with someone new and didn't know how to tell you. She may or may not stay friends with Summer, but for today she wanted to try that out." Mom kissed the top of Maddie's head. "I'm not sure why friends choose to hurt us, but I do know that you're not alone in what you're feeling. Jesus understands your pain. He knows what it's like to have a friend ignore you and pretend you were never friends. But He won't ever abandon you like that--whenever you feel hurt and alone, remember He's right there with you."-Emily Acker

Maddie buried her face in her pillow. She heard footsteps come into her room and then her mom's voice. "Maddie, what happened?""Alexa." Maddie didn't move. "I was waiting for her by the bus, and she walked right past me.""She did?" Mom frowned. "Did you two have a fight?""No," Maddie moaned. "It's that new girl. Summer. Alexa sat by her instead of me.""I see," Mom said, the bed shifting as she sat down on it."She acted like she didn't even know me," Maddie said. "She just walked by without even looking at me or anything." Maddie started to cry. "It hurts so bad. No one knows what this feels like." "I'm sorry, Maddie," Mom said. "I wish I could take away your pain. Friends can really hurt us badly."Maddie cried while her mom rubbed her back. "If she had just looked at me and said something, it would have been okay. She could have just told me she was going to sit with Summer."Mom nodded. "You said that no one understands how you feel, but this reminds me a bit of something in the Bible."Maddie wiped her eyes. "It does?"Mom patted Maddie's back. "Do you remember when Jesus was arrested, how Peter had followed after Him but then denied knowing Him when asked if he was Jesus's disciple? Jesus was going through the most difficult experience of his life, and Peter told people he didn't know Him. Instead of being there for Jesus, Peter looked away and pretended they had never been friends.""Why do people do that to their friends?" Maddie asked."In Peter's case, he was probably scared," Mom said. "With Alexa, maybe she wanted to sit with someone new and didn't know how to tell you. She may or may not stay friends with Summer, but for today she wanted to try that out." Mom kissed the top of Maddie's head. "I'm not sure why friends choose to hurt us, but I do know that you're not alone in what you're feeling. Jesus understands your pain. He knows what it's like to have a friend ignore you and pretend you were never friends. But He won't ever abandon you like that--whenever you feel hurt and alone, remember He's right there with you."-Emily Acker

A Friend's Denialb3b9acb1-b6d8-44ac-8b03-68cbdbe1d1dcFri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Friend's DenialMaddie buried her face in her pillow. She heard footsteps come into her room and then her mom's voice. "Maddie, what happened?""Alexa." Maddie didn't move. "I was waiting for her by the bus, and she walked right past me.""She did?" Mom frowned. "Did you two have a fight?""No," Maddie moaned. "It's that new girl. Summer. Alexa sat by her instead of me.""I see," Mom said, the bed shifting as she sat down on it."She acted like she didn't even know me," Maddie said. "She just walked by without even looking at me or anything." Maddie started to cry. "It hurts so bad. No one knows what this feels like." "I'm sorry, Maddie," Mom said. "I wish I could take away your pain. Friends can really hurt us badly."Maddie cried while her mom rubbed her back. "If she had just looked at me and said something, it would have been okay. She could have just told me she was going to sit with Summer."Mom nodded. "You said that no one understands how you feel, but this reminds me a bit of something in the Bible."Maddie wiped her eyes. "It does?"Mom patted Maddie's back. "Do you remember when Jesus was arrested, how Peter had followed after Him but then denied knowing Him when asked if he was Jesus's disciple? Jesus was going through the most difficult experience of his life, and Peter told people he didn't know Him. Instead of being there for Jesus, Peter looked away and pretended they had never been friends.""Why do people do that to their friends?" Maddie asked."In Peter's case, he was probably scared," Mom said. "With Alexa, maybe she wanted to sit with someone new and didn't know how to tell you. She may or may not stay friends with Summer, but for today she wanted to try that out." Mom kissed the top of Maddie's head. "I'm not sure why friends choose to hurt us, but I do know that you're not alone in what you're feeling. Jesus understands your pain. He knows what it's like to have a friend ignore you and pretend you were never friends. But He won't ever abandon you like that--whenever you feel hurt and alone, remember He's right there with you."-Emily Acker

Maddie buried her face in her pillow. She heard footsteps come into her room and then her mom's voice. "Maddie, what happened?""Alexa." Maddie didn't move. "I was waiting for her by the bus, and she walked right past me.""She did?" Mom frowned. "Did you two have a fight?""No," Maddie moaned. "It's that new girl. Summer. Alexa sat by her instead of me.""I see," Mom said, the bed shifting as she sat down on it."She acted like she didn't even know me," Maddie said. "She just walked by without even looking at me or anything." Maddie started to cry. "It hurts so bad. No one knows what this feels like." "I'm sorry, Maddie," Mom said. "I wish I could take away your pain. Friends can really hurt us badly."Maddie cried while her mom rubbed her back. "If she had just looked at me and said something, it would have been okay. She could have just told me she was going to sit with Summer."Mom nodded. "You said that no one understands how you feel, but this reminds me a bit of something in the Bible."Maddie wiped her eyes. "It does?"Mom patted Maddie's back. "Do you remember when Jesus was arrested, how Peter had followed after Him but then denied knowing Him when asked if he was Jesus's disciple? Jesus was going through the most difficult experience of his life, and Peter told people he didn't know Him. Instead of being there for Jesus, Peter looked away and pretended they had never been friends.""Why do people do that to their friends?" Maddie asked."In Peter's case, he was probably scared," Mom said. "With Alexa, maybe she wanted to sit with someone new and didn't know how to tell you. She may or may not stay friends with Summer, but for today she wanted to try that out." Mom kissed the top of Maddie's head. "I'm not sure why friends choose to hurt us, but I do know that you're not alone in what you're feeling. Jesus understands your pain. He knows what it's like to have a friend ignore you and pretend you were never friends. But He won't ever abandon you like that--whenever you feel hurt and alone, remember He's right there with you."-Emily Acker

A Friend's Denialaffcc2f4-a396-4403-a778-1823b4339d75Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Legitimate Defense Is there ever a time where legitimate defense is justifiable? The Catechism answers this question and how it relates to honoring the dignity of the human person as we dive deeper into the fifth commandment. We learn about defense of ourselves and others, principles of crime and punishment, and capital punishment. Fr. Mike also explains the Church’s current teaching on the death penalty and why it has changed over time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2263-2267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Is there ever a time where legitimate defense is justifiable? The Catechism answers this question and how it relates to honoring the dignity of the human person as we dive deeper into the fifth commandment. We learn about defense of ourselves and others, principles of crime and punishment, and capital punishment. Fr. Mike also explains the Church’s current teaching on the death penalty and why it has changed over time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2263-2267. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 293: Legitimate Defense 5e39ec4b-eb2b-4faa-a8ef-60a73f33e8d9Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYour Pastor Needs Help. Here's Where You Come In. Today, Ascension is pulling one out of the vault, and Fr. Mike tells you why your parish priest needs you (and how you can help). The value of a new parishioner introducing him or herself to the parish and just asking the priest, “How can I help?” is priceless. When entering a new community, we may have all of these ideas about what we can do to help, but to listen and simply tell the leaders that you are available shows humility and understanding. Fr. Mike knows firsthand about all of the different types of parishioners who are on fire for the Faith, and want to do something for their parish. The ones who end up helping the most are those who in essence say, “I am your servant. Tell me what I can do for you.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Today, Ascension is pulling one out of the vault, and Fr. Mike tells you why your parish priest needs you (and how you can help). The value of a new parishioner introducing him or herself to the parish and just asking the priest, “How can I help?” is priceless. When entering a new community, we may have all of these ideas about what we can do to help, but to listen and simply tell the leaders that you are available shows humility and understanding. Fr. Mike knows firsthand about all of the different types of parishioners who are on fire for the Faith, and want to do something for their parish. The ones who end up helping the most are those who in essence say, “I am your servant. Tell me what I can do for you.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullYour Pastor Needs Help. Here's Where You Come In.cf3523ec-8360-4146-8057-c44856db73b0Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYour Pastor Needs Help. Here's Where You Come In. Today, Ascension is pulling one out of the vault, and Fr. Mike tells you why your parish priest needs you (and how you can help). The value of a new parishioner introducing him or herself to the parish and just asking the priest, “How can I help?” is priceless. When entering a new community, we may have all of these ideas about what we can do to help, but to listen and simply tell the leaders that you are available shows humility and understanding. Fr. Mike knows firsthand about all of the different types of parishioners who are on fire for the Faith, and want to do something for their parish. The ones who end up helping the most are those who in essence say, “I am your servant. Tell me what I can do for you.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Today, Ascension is pulling one out of the vault, and Fr. Mike tells you why your parish priest needs you (and how you can help). The value of a new parishioner introducing him or herself to the parish and just asking the priest, “How can I help?” is priceless. When entering a new community, we may have all of these ideas about what we can do to help, but to listen and simply tell the leaders that you are available shows humility and understanding. Fr. Mike knows firsthand about all of the different types of parishioners who are on fire for the Faith, and want to do something for their parish. The ones who end up helping the most are those who in essence say, “I am your servant. Tell me what I can do for you.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullYour Pastor Needs Help. Here's Where You Come In.577c7ce3-ead2-47c0-a3e7-b0dbb358c6b0Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#837 - Psalms 100 & 101 – Praise, Love and JusticeThis episode is part 75 in a study of the book of Psalms. We look at two psalms in this episode. The first is a song of praise and the second is a psalm by David about how David will attempt to live righteously. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-100-101-praise-love-and-justice/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 75 in a study of the book of Psalms. We look at two psalms in this episode. The first is a song of praise and the second is a psalm by David about how David will attempt to live righteously. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-100-101-praise-love-and-justice/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#837 - Psalms 100 & 101 – Praise, Love and Justice4563bf2b-692e-455b-8db6-7023ccc983b3Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000853https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThis is Not HolinessToday, John and Sam are excited to announce a second week with the new host to our show, Devin Schadt. His depth of knowledge, charism, and understanding is a joy to bring to our listeners. This week we talk about what holiness is NOT and the failed thought process we often fall into while striving to be better. We spend time expanding upon how fear and work are stages we often go through in understanding how to grow into a loving relationship and union with God. Finally, each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a father who is trying to get ideas to help raise his son to respect the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air.  Sam Guzman's GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-launch-my-private-therapy-practice Watch all 1h 20mins of episode 131 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 FREE HANDMADE ROSARY THIS MONTH ONLY (This in addition to the book, leather keychain, and incredible content) Catholic Gentleman+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John and Sam are excited to announce a second week with the new host to our show, Devin Schadt. His depth of knowledge, charism, and understanding is a joy to bring to our listeners. This week we talk about what holiness is NOT and the failed thought process we often fall into while striving to be better. We spend time expanding upon how fear and work are stages we often go through in understanding how to grow into a loving relationship and union with God. Finally, each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a father who is trying to get ideas to help raise his son to respect the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air.  Sam Guzman's GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-launch-my-private-therapy-practice Watch all 1h 20mins of episode 131 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 FREE HANDMADE ROSARY THIS MONTH ONLY (This in addition to the book, leather keychain, and incredible content) Catholic Gentleman+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThis is Not Holiness45596cce-778c-4e17-871b-fbc8967d6d4eThu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +00002752https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSadhguru (World’s No.1 Guru) PREDICTS: "There Is A Mental Health Pandemic Coming! & We Are On The Brink Of Extinction!"If you enjoy hearing about the spiritual aspects of life, I recommend you check out my conversation with Deepak Chopra, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_pZ2D_nlD0 There is no meaning to life and there is no ‘you’, but knowing this is how you take control of your life both inside and out. In this new episode Steven sits down with world famous yogi, Sadhguru. Sadhguru is an Indian spiritual teacher who has been teaching yoga since 1982. He the founder and head of the non-profit spiritual organisation, the Isha Foundation, and has been named one of India’s 50 most influential people. He is the bestselling author of the books, ‘Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy’, ‘Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny’ and ‘Death; An Inside Story’ In this conversation Sadhguru and Steven discuss topics, such as: Why we are wealthier than any other generation but are still unhappy The need for humanity to become conscious How to fight the mental health pandemic The coming suicide pandemic The price we pay for comfort How to raise human consciousness What he learned from his enlightenment Why people are miserable Human nature of being greedy and wanting to expand The technology we can use to expand consciousness What is the real 'you' How to never suffer again Why heaven is here and now What life really is Why compulsion is the main problem in life The need for a instruction manual for life Why people aren't thinking enough How to control everything inside you Why your emotions are in your hands Leaving his mother on her deathbed The ways that competition is a sickness Why trauma is an excuse How we only use one dimension of our intelligence The ways logic is ruining your life Why you should stop trying to be a good person How having a purpose is wrong Why there is no meaning to life You can purchase Sadhguru’s most recent book, ‘Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Creating Your Own Destiny: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny’, here: https://bit.ly/3ZZySVr Follow Sadhguru: Instagram: https://bit.ly/46vt340 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3RSjGYo Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoy hearing about the spiritual aspects of life, I recommend you check out my conversation with Deepak Chopra, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_pZ2D_nlD0 There is no meaning to life and there is no ‘you’, but knowing this is how you take control of your life both inside and out. In this new episode Steven sits down with world famous yogi, Sadhguru. Sadhguru is an Indian spiritual teacher who has been teaching yoga since 1982. He the founder and head of the non-profit spiritual organisation, the Isha Foundation, and has been named one of India’s 50 most influential people. He is the bestselling author of the books, ‘Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy’, ‘Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny’ and ‘Death; An Inside Story’ In this conversation Sadhguru and Steven discuss topics, such as: Why we are wealthier than any other generation but are still unhappy The need for humanity to become conscious How to fight the mental health pandemic The coming suicide pandemic The price we pay for comfort How to raise human consciousness What he learned from his enlightenment Why people are miserable Human nature of being greedy and wanting to expand The technology we can use to expand consciousness What is the real 'you' How to never suffer again Why heaven is here and now What life really is Why compulsion is the main problem in life The need for a instruction manual for life Why people aren't thinking enough How to control everything inside you Why your emotions are in your hands Leaving his mother on her deathbed The ways that competition is a sickness Why trauma is an excuse How we only use one dimension of our intelligence The ways logic is ruining your life Why you should stop trying to be a good person How having a purpose is wrong Why there is no meaning to life You can purchase Sadhguru’s most recent book, ‘Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Creating Your Own Destiny: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny’, here: https://bit.ly/3ZZySVr Follow Sadhguru: Instagram: https://bit.ly/46vt340 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3RSjGYo Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSadhguru (World’s No.1 Guru) PREDICTS: "There Is A Mental Health Pandemic Coming! & We Are On The Brink Of Extinction!"93a75a1b-ee77-469f-9872-bb430a1750f1Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +00004660https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: The Power of Words (2023) As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 292: The Power of Words (2023)bc9af3ad-9123-415e-960a-b91cf0af2bf8Thu, 19 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: The Power of Words (2023) As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 292: The Power of Words (2023)d64d4d70-db5a-4187-a3ec-e9ca745e1b5fThu, 19 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: The Power of Words (2023) As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 292: The Power of Words (2023)54b5d0f0-4cad-4a28-9fe8-9cfa269a1872Thu, 19 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: The Power of Words (2023) As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 292: The Power of Words (2023)3f458101-5297-4924-aa40-b20ece1fcb36Thu, 19 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: Respect for Human Life We begin exploring the fifth commandment: “you shall not kill.&quot; The Catechism reminds us that human life is sacred, and we must not take the life of another innocent human. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus takes this commandment even further as he calls us to avoid anger, hatred, and vengeance in addition to loving our enemies. By forgiving and extending to others the same love and mercy we are willing to extend to ourselves, we are respecting the dignity of that person. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2258-2262. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin exploring the fifth commandment: “you shall not kill.&quot; The Catechism reminds us that human life is sacred, and we must not take the life of another innocent human. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus takes this commandment even further as he calls us to avoid anger, hatred, and vengeance in addition to loving our enemies. By forgiving and extending to others the same love and mercy we are willing to extend to ourselves, we are respecting the dignity of that person. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2258-2262. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 292: Respect for Human Lifeeb120313-2f2d-4f99-83cf-53736c878a98Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPerfectly Suited"I wish I was good at sports," complained Quinn. "I was playing kickball with the neighbor kids and totally missed the ball when it was my turn to kick…twice! I'm so uncoordinated. I think God messed up when he made me."Mom sat down beside Quinn on the porch swing. "Honey, God never makes mistakes, and you know your value isn't based on how well you can kick a ball--it's based on God creating you in His image and Jesus dying to forgive your sins and make you God's child. But I know it can be frustrating when we feel like we aren't as smart, attractive, or athletic as our friends."Quinn sighed. "I don't have to be good at everything. I just want to have a little bit of athletic talent--like being able to dribble a basketball without it hitting my foot.""You are good at a lot of other things though," Mom said. "You really have a gift for understanding scientific concepts. You can explain body systems with such great detail and accuracy. I don't know many ten-year-olds who can draw a diagram of the heart from memory!""I just like learning about that stuff, Mom!" said Quinn. "None of my friends really care about that anyhow.""Maybe not yet, anyway," replied Mom. "I'm reading a book about Gladys Aylward, an English missionary to China in the 1930s and 1940s. When she was a teenager working as a maid, she wondered why she was so short--less than five feet tall--and had black hair and dark eyes when it seemed like everyone around her was taller with blond hair and blue eyes. However, when God called Gladys to be a missionary to China years later, she realized her looks helped her fit in with the people she would be ministering to. God had made her perfectly suited to spread the good news to the Chinese people at that time. Remember, Quinn, that God has made you perfectly suited for the plan He has for your life too.""Wow, that's a neat story, Mom," said Quinn. "So instead of wishing I was different, maybe I should start looking for ways God can use me just like I am."Mom smiled. "Exactly!"-Kendra Angle

"I wish I was good at sports," complained Quinn. "I was playing kickball with the neighbor kids and totally missed the ball when it was my turn to kick…twice! I'm so uncoordinated. I think God messed up when he made me."Mom sat down beside Quinn on the porch swing. "Honey, God never makes mistakes, and you know your value isn't based on how well you can kick a ball--it's based on God creating you in His image and Jesus dying to forgive your sins and make you God's child. But I know it can be frustrating when we feel like we aren't as smart, attractive, or athletic as our friends."Quinn sighed. "I don't have to be good at everything. I just want to have a little bit of athletic talent--like being able to dribble a basketball without it hitting my foot.""You are good at a lot of other things though," Mom said. "You really have a gift for understanding scientific concepts. You can explain body systems with such great detail and accuracy. I don't know many ten-year-olds who can draw a diagram of the heart from memory!""I just like learning about that stuff, Mom!" said Quinn. "None of my friends really care about that anyhow.""Maybe not yet, anyway," replied Mom. "I'm reading a book about Gladys Aylward, an English missionary to China in the 1930s and 1940s. When she was a teenager working as a maid, she wondered why she was so short--less than five feet tall--and had black hair and dark eyes when it seemed like everyone around her was taller with blond hair and blue eyes. However, when God called Gladys to be a missionary to China years later, she realized her looks helped her fit in with the people she would be ministering to. God had made her perfectly suited to spread the good news to the Chinese people at that time. Remember, Quinn, that God has made you perfectly suited for the plan He has for your life too.""Wow, that's a neat story, Mom," said Quinn. "So instead of wishing I was different, maybe I should start looking for ways God can use me just like I am."Mom smiled. "Exactly!"-Kendra Angle

Perfectly Suitedfb4b47e0-a81d-41b5-b4ef-ee1bd1169204Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPerfectly Suited"I wish I was good at sports," complained Quinn. "I was playing kickball with the neighbor kids and totally missed the ball when it was my turn to kick…twice! I'm so uncoordinated. I think God messed up when he made me."Mom sat down beside Quinn on the porch swing. "Honey, God never makes mistakes, and you know your value isn't based on how well you can kick a ball--it's based on God creating you in His image and Jesus dying to forgive your sins and make you God's child. But I know it can be frustrating when we feel like we aren't as smart, attractive, or athletic as our friends."Quinn sighed. "I don't have to be good at everything. I just want to have a little bit of athletic talent--like being able to dribble a basketball without it hitting my foot.""You are good at a lot of other things though," Mom said. "You really have a gift for understanding scientific concepts. You can explain body systems with such great detail and accuracy. I don't know many ten-year-olds who can draw a diagram of the heart from memory!""I just like learning about that stuff, Mom!" said Quinn. "None of my friends really care about that anyhow.""Maybe not yet, anyway," replied Mom. "I'm reading a book about Gladys Aylward, an English missionary to China in the 1930s and 1940s. When she was a teenager working as a maid, she wondered why she was so short--less than five feet tall--and had black hair and dark eyes when it seemed like everyone around her was taller with blond hair and blue eyes. However, when God called Gladys to be a missionary to China years later, she realized her looks helped her fit in with the people she would be ministering to. God had made her perfectly suited to spread the good news to the Chinese people at that time. Remember, Quinn, that God has made you perfectly suited for the plan He has for your life too.""Wow, that's a neat story, Mom," said Quinn. "So instead of wishing I was different, maybe I should start looking for ways God can use me just like I am."Mom smiled. "Exactly!"-Kendra Angle

"I wish I was good at sports," complained Quinn. "I was playing kickball with the neighbor kids and totally missed the ball when it was my turn to kick…twice! I'm so uncoordinated. I think God messed up when he made me."Mom sat down beside Quinn on the porch swing. "Honey, God never makes mistakes, and you know your value isn't based on how well you can kick a ball--it's based on God creating you in His image and Jesus dying to forgive your sins and make you God's child. But I know it can be frustrating when we feel like we aren't as smart, attractive, or athletic as our friends."Quinn sighed. "I don't have to be good at everything. I just want to have a little bit of athletic talent--like being able to dribble a basketball without it hitting my foot.""You are good at a lot of other things though," Mom said. "You really have a gift for understanding scientific concepts. You can explain body systems with such great detail and accuracy. I don't know many ten-year-olds who can draw a diagram of the heart from memory!""I just like learning about that stuff, Mom!" said Quinn. "None of my friends really care about that anyhow.""Maybe not yet, anyway," replied Mom. "I'm reading a book about Gladys Aylward, an English missionary to China in the 1930s and 1940s. When she was a teenager working as a maid, she wondered why she was so short--less than five feet tall--and had black hair and dark eyes when it seemed like everyone around her was taller with blond hair and blue eyes. However, when God called Gladys to be a missionary to China years later, she realized her looks helped her fit in with the people she would be ministering to. God had made her perfectly suited to spread the good news to the Chinese people at that time. Remember, Quinn, that God has made you perfectly suited for the plan He has for your life too.""Wow, that's a neat story, Mom," said Quinn. "So instead of wishing I was different, maybe I should start looking for ways God can use me just like I am."Mom smiled. "Exactly!"-Kendra Angle

Perfectly Suited53c8a10d-d9e9-4fc6-9bc0-5388520e8d9bThu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: Respect for Human Life We begin exploring the fifth commandment: “you shall not kill.&quot; The Catechism reminds us that human life is sacred, and we must not take the life of another innocent human. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus takes this commandment even further as he calls us to avoid anger, hatred, and vengeance in addition to loving our enemies. By forgiving and extending to others the same love and mercy we are willing to extend to ourselves, we are respecting the dignity of that person. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2258-2262. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin exploring the fifth commandment: “you shall not kill.&quot; The Catechism reminds us that human life is sacred, and we must not take the life of another innocent human. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus takes this commandment even further as he calls us to avoid anger, hatred, and vengeance in addition to loving our enemies. By forgiving and extending to others the same love and mercy we are willing to extend to ourselves, we are respecting the dignity of that person. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2258-2262. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 292: Respect for Human Life4b891e51-4c46-41d4-af01-423e0fe7c733Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#509 Surviving Your First Year as a Catholic - Keith NesterCy Kellett welcomes Keith Nester, a former Protestant pastor who converted to Catholicism. They discuss the challenges faced by converts and how to help them navigate their first year in the Catholic Church. Keith also shares insights into the beauty of the Mass and the importance of understanding the &#8220;why&#8221; behind Catholic practices. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and we make it our business here at Catholic Answers to try to explain and defend the fa…

Cy Kellett welcomes Keith Nester, a former Protestant pastor who converted to Catholicism. They discuss the challenges faced by converts and how to help them navigate their first year in the Catholic Church. Keith also shares insights into the beauty of the Mass and the importance of understanding the &#8220;why&#8221; behind Catholic practices. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and we make it our business here at Catholic Answers to try to explain and defend the fa…

#509 Surviving Your First Year as a Catholic - Keith Nester2a3f7493-41a4-4883-808d-0ecb3ce86f47Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2023)c8c4f99d-4eae-4598-afa5-aee9b97fbefdWed, 18 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2023)42ebeb73-22c6-4292-b958-d564dbfd3662Wed, 18 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2023)a784628d-e6bc-4361-9837-e3ab3e98d320Wed, 18 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2023)6f24cd36-2fdf-414b-8807-72a6a6e6a10dWed, 18 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Political Community and the Church We take a look at what the Catechism teaches about the Church in relation to political communities. Every institution has their own vision of what it means to be human, which shapes their policies. Because the Church knows the truth, that every person is made in the image and likeness of God, the Church must weigh in to ensure that the dignity of the human person is at the forefront of political decisions and policies. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2244-2257. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We take a look at what the Catechism teaches about the Church in relation to political communities. Every institution has their own vision of what it means to be human, which shapes their policies. Because the Church knows the truth, that every person is made in the image and likeness of God, the Church must weigh in to ensure that the dignity of the human person is at the forefront of political decisions and policies. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2244-2257. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 291: The Political Community and the Church27d92710-f977-4409-b922-1fcb68ca0731Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrandma's Attic"Oh, look at this!" exclaimed Aunt Jessie as she and Melanie were cleaning Grandma's attic. "Here's a box of mementos from when I was in high school!"Melanie took a pair of neon green sunglasses from the box and put them on. "Why did you keep these?" "Tom gave those to me after he won them at the county fair," Aunt Jessie replied with a smile. "I haven't thought about him in years." As she sorted through the other things in the box, she told Melanie about each item and how she'd gotten it."Don't you forget anything, Aunt Jessie?" asked Melanie. "Everything you see reminds you of something! Your head must be stuffed fuller than this attic."Aunt Jessie laughed. "Well, I've heard that people never really forget anything. Everything we experience is stored in our brains, but it may take something like a memento to bring it into a part of the mind where we can recall it." She stretched her arms. "I don't know about you, but I'm getting tired. Let's take a break."They went to the kitchen to get a snack. "What do you have in your attic, Melanie?" Aunt Jessie asked as they ate. Melanie started thinking about the attic at home, but Aunt Jessie leaned forward and tapped her on the head. "What I mean is, what do you have stored up here? I hadn't seen the things stored in Grandma's attic for years, but they brought back good memories. Like her attic, your mind is storing things too.""Yeah, I guess that's true," said Melanie. "Sometimes a song pops into my head, even if I haven't heard it for a long time!"Aunt Jessie nodded. "Bible verses do the same thing. Even if you haven't thought of a particular verse for years, something may suddenly bring it to mind. So, are there lots of Bible verses in the storage area of your brain?"Melanie shrugged. "I try to learn as many as I can.""Once memories are in place, things we see or hear can bring them back," said Aunt Jessie. "When you memorize God's Word, He can use people and events to bring it to mind when you need it. That's one way the Holy Spirit helps you each day."-Catherine Runyon

"Oh, look at this!" exclaimed Aunt Jessie as she and Melanie were cleaning Grandma's attic. "Here's a box of mementos from when I was in high school!"Melanie took a pair of neon green sunglasses from the box and put them on. "Why did you keep these?" "Tom gave those to me after he won them at the county fair," Aunt Jessie replied with a smile. "I haven't thought about him in years." As she sorted through the other things in the box, she told Melanie about each item and how she'd gotten it."Don't you forget anything, Aunt Jessie?" asked Melanie. "Everything you see reminds you of something! Your head must be stuffed fuller than this attic."Aunt Jessie laughed. "Well, I've heard that people never really forget anything. Everything we experience is stored in our brains, but it may take something like a memento to bring it into a part of the mind where we can recall it." She stretched her arms. "I don't know about you, but I'm getting tired. Let's take a break."They went to the kitchen to get a snack. "What do you have in your attic, Melanie?" Aunt Jessie asked as they ate. Melanie started thinking about the attic at home, but Aunt Jessie leaned forward and tapped her on the head. "What I mean is, what do you have stored up here? I hadn't seen the things stored in Grandma's attic for years, but they brought back good memories. Like her attic, your mind is storing things too.""Yeah, I guess that's true," said Melanie. "Sometimes a song pops into my head, even if I haven't heard it for a long time!"Aunt Jessie nodded. "Bible verses do the same thing. Even if you haven't thought of a particular verse for years, something may suddenly bring it to mind. So, are there lots of Bible verses in the storage area of your brain?"Melanie shrugged. "I try to learn as many as I can.""Once memories are in place, things we see or hear can bring them back," said Aunt Jessie. "When you memorize God's Word, He can use people and events to bring it to mind when you need it. That's one way the Holy Spirit helps you each day."-Catherine Runyon

Grandma's Attic0a1436a3-5e6b-4628-965b-8c577ed4ce99Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrandma's Attic"Oh, look at this!" exclaimed Aunt Jessie as she and Melanie were cleaning Grandma's attic. "Here's a box of mementos from when I was in high school!"Melanie took a pair of neon green sunglasses from the box and put them on. "Why did you keep these?" "Tom gave those to me after he won them at the county fair," Aunt Jessie replied with a smile. "I haven't thought about him in years." As she sorted through the other things in the box, she told Melanie about each item and how she'd gotten it."Don't you forget anything, Aunt Jessie?" asked Melanie. "Everything you see reminds you of something! Your head must be stuffed fuller than this attic."Aunt Jessie laughed. "Well, I've heard that people never really forget anything. Everything we experience is stored in our brains, but it may take something like a memento to bring it into a part of the mind where we can recall it." She stretched her arms. "I don't know about you, but I'm getting tired. Let's take a break."They went to the kitchen to get a snack. "What do you have in your attic, Melanie?" Aunt Jessie asked as they ate. Melanie started thinking about the attic at home, but Aunt Jessie leaned forward and tapped her on the head. "What I mean is, what do you have stored up here? I hadn't seen the things stored in Grandma's attic for years, but they brought back good memories. Like her attic, your mind is storing things too.""Yeah, I guess that's true," said Melanie. "Sometimes a song pops into my head, even if I haven't heard it for a long time!"Aunt Jessie nodded. "Bible verses do the same thing. Even if you haven't thought of a particular verse for years, something may suddenly bring it to mind. So, are there lots of Bible verses in the storage area of your brain?"Melanie shrugged. "I try to learn as many as I can.""Once memories are in place, things we see or hear can bring them back," said Aunt Jessie. "When you memorize God's Word, He can use people and events to bring it to mind when you need it. That's one way the Holy Spirit helps you each day."-Catherine Runyon

"Oh, look at this!" exclaimed Aunt Jessie as she and Melanie were cleaning Grandma's attic. "Here's a box of mementos from when I was in high school!"Melanie took a pair of neon green sunglasses from the box and put them on. "Why did you keep these?" "Tom gave those to me after he won them at the county fair," Aunt Jessie replied with a smile. "I haven't thought about him in years." As she sorted through the other things in the box, she told Melanie about each item and how she'd gotten it."Don't you forget anything, Aunt Jessie?" asked Melanie. "Everything you see reminds you of something! Your head must be stuffed fuller than this attic."Aunt Jessie laughed. "Well, I've heard that people never really forget anything. Everything we experience is stored in our brains, but it may take something like a memento to bring it into a part of the mind where we can recall it." She stretched her arms. "I don't know about you, but I'm getting tired. Let's take a break."They went to the kitchen to get a snack. "What do you have in your attic, Melanie?" Aunt Jessie asked as they ate. Melanie started thinking about the attic at home, but Aunt Jessie leaned forward and tapped her on the head. "What I mean is, what do you have stored up here? I hadn't seen the things stored in Grandma's attic for years, but they brought back good memories. Like her attic, your mind is storing things too.""Yeah, I guess that's true," said Melanie. "Sometimes a song pops into my head, even if I haven't heard it for a long time!"Aunt Jessie nodded. "Bible verses do the same thing. Even if you haven't thought of a particular verse for years, something may suddenly bring it to mind. So, are there lots of Bible verses in the storage area of your brain?"Melanie shrugged. "I try to learn as many as I can.""Once memories are in place, things we see or hear can bring them back," said Aunt Jessie. "When you memorize God's Word, He can use people and events to bring it to mind when you need it. That's one way the Holy Spirit helps you each day."-Catherine Runyon

Grandma's Atticf198717c-d1dc-46db-9fc7-b3cb80e72424Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Political Community and the Church We take a look at what the Catechism teaches about the Church in relation to political communities. Every institution has their own vision of what it means to be human, which shapes their policies. Because the Church knows the truth, that every person is made in the image and likeness of God, the Church must weigh in to ensure that the dignity of the human person is at the forefront of political decisions and policies. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2244-2257. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We take a look at what the Catechism teaches about the Church in relation to political communities. Every institution has their own vision of what it means to be human, which shapes their policies. Because the Church knows the truth, that every person is made in the image and likeness of God, the Church must weigh in to ensure that the dignity of the human person is at the forefront of political decisions and policies. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2244-2257. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 291: The Political Community and the Churchcc1277a5-ab5e-4252-86b9-82e465ffe416Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2023) Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2023)f0f7d1fd-9907-40c4-9b43-6dbd8aec8c2bTue, 17 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2023) Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2023)ef528a5d-cf5e-4646-a2a3-3483ff719837Tue, 17 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2023) Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2023)8fb54ed6-d6a7-47b2-bb4a-96aaf265df77Tue, 17 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2023) Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2023)5680ae4c-03ac-40a2-97d6-e9a00e1eb494Tue, 17 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: The Duties of Citizens As citizens of a nation, we have certain responsibilities in accordance with God’s Law. The Catechism provides parameters for contributing to society, welcoming the foreigner, refusing obedience, and resisting oppression. Fr. Mike helps us better understand our role as co-collaborators in society within the lens of our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2238-2243. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As citizens of a nation, we have certain responsibilities in accordance with God’s Law. The Catechism provides parameters for contributing to society, welcoming the foreigner, refusing obedience, and resisting oppression. Fr. Mike helps us better understand our role as co-collaborators in society within the lens of our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2238-2243. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 290: The Duties of Citizens 3294babe-bf5b-485e-a930-71370b76364dTue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAmber’s Mission Trip"Bye!" Amber waved as her aunt drove away. Aunt Nina had eaten dinner with Amber's family that night. Afterwards, Aunt Nina showed them pictures from the recent mission trip she'd taken.Amber sighed as she returned to the kitchen. "I wish I could go on a mission trip. I never do anything important." "Why do you say that?" Mom asked, handing Amber a plate."Aunt Nina traveled to another country and told others about Jesus. She helped doctors in that village serve sick people. Everything I do seems like no big deal." Amber shut the dishwasher and looked sadly at her mother."Here." Mom placed the leftover garlic bread in Amber's hands. Amber glanced at the bread. "What do you want me to do with it?""Tell me what it is." "Bread." Amber shrugged. "I don't get it.""Do you remember the story of the miracle Jesus performed with a few fish and loaves of bread?"Amber nodded. "A little boy gave his lunch to Jesus. Not much, but it was all he had. Jesus turned it into enough to feed thousands of hungry people.""That boy believed Jesus could do something special with what he offered," Mom replied. Amber tucked the leftover bread in a bag and waited for Mom to explain more. "Jesus has forgiven your sins and given you a new life, Amber, and He promises to help you share His love with others so they can know Him as their Savior too. Don't you think He can use whatever you have to offer Him--just like He did with the boy in the Bible story?" Mom asked."What do I have to offer?" Amber wrinkled her forehead."Well, Aunt Nina needed to pack long skirts to wear on her mission trip. Remember how she found a big tear in one of them? You sewed it up for her.""That's right! I saw her wearing it in lots of her pictures too." Mom nodded. "You had a part in that mission trip.""I guess my needle and thread were my loaves and fishes," Amber said. "And I can't wait for God to use them again!"-Allison Wilson Lee

"Bye!" Amber waved as her aunt drove away. Aunt Nina had eaten dinner with Amber's family that night. Afterwards, Aunt Nina showed them pictures from the recent mission trip she'd taken.Amber sighed as she returned to the kitchen. "I wish I could go on a mission trip. I never do anything important." "Why do you say that?" Mom asked, handing Amber a plate."Aunt Nina traveled to another country and told others about Jesus. She helped doctors in that village serve sick people. Everything I do seems like no big deal." Amber shut the dishwasher and looked sadly at her mother."Here." Mom placed the leftover garlic bread in Amber's hands. Amber glanced at the bread. "What do you want me to do with it?""Tell me what it is." "Bread." Amber shrugged. "I don't get it.""Do you remember the story of the miracle Jesus performed with a few fish and loaves of bread?"Amber nodded. "A little boy gave his lunch to Jesus. Not much, but it was all he had. Jesus turned it into enough to feed thousands of hungry people.""That boy believed Jesus could do something special with what he offered," Mom replied. Amber tucked the leftover bread in a bag and waited for Mom to explain more. "Jesus has forgiven your sins and given you a new life, Amber, and He promises to help you share His love with others so they can know Him as their Savior too. Don't you think He can use whatever you have to offer Him--just like He did with the boy in the Bible story?" Mom asked."What do I have to offer?" Amber wrinkled her forehead."Well, Aunt Nina needed to pack long skirts to wear on her mission trip. Remember how she found a big tear in one of them? You sewed it up for her.""That's right! I saw her wearing it in lots of her pictures too." Mom nodded. "You had a part in that mission trip.""I guess my needle and thread were my loaves and fishes," Amber said. "And I can't wait for God to use them again!"-Allison Wilson Lee

Amber’s Mission Trip2ac6f91b-ee9b-4d2b-a2d3-13faa14d1b85Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAmber’s Mission Trip"Bye!" Amber waved as her aunt drove away. Aunt Nina had eaten dinner with Amber's family that night. Afterwards, Aunt Nina showed them pictures from the recent mission trip she'd taken.Amber sighed as she returned to the kitchen. "I wish I could go on a mission trip. I never do anything important." "Why do you say that?" Mom asked, handing Amber a plate."Aunt Nina traveled to another country and told others about Jesus. She helped doctors in that village serve sick people. Everything I do seems like no big deal." Amber shut the dishwasher and looked sadly at her mother."Here." Mom placed the leftover garlic bread in Amber's hands. Amber glanced at the bread. "What do you want me to do with it?""Tell me what it is." "Bread." Amber shrugged. "I don't get it.""Do you remember the story of the miracle Jesus performed with a few fish and loaves of bread?"Amber nodded. "A little boy gave his lunch to Jesus. Not much, but it was all he had. Jesus turned it into enough to feed thousands of hungry people.""That boy believed Jesus could do something special with what he offered," Mom replied. Amber tucked the leftover bread in a bag and waited for Mom to explain more. "Jesus has forgiven your sins and given you a new life, Amber, and He promises to help you share His love with others so they can know Him as their Savior too. Don't you think He can use whatever you have to offer Him--just like He did with the boy in the Bible story?" Mom asked."What do I have to offer?" Amber wrinkled her forehead."Well, Aunt Nina needed to pack long skirts to wear on her mission trip. Remember how she found a big tear in one of them? You sewed it up for her.""That's right! I saw her wearing it in lots of her pictures too." Mom nodded. "You had a part in that mission trip.""I guess my needle and thread were my loaves and fishes," Amber said. "And I can't wait for God to use them again!"-Allison Wilson Lee

"Bye!" Amber waved as her aunt drove away. Aunt Nina had eaten dinner with Amber's family that night. Afterwards, Aunt Nina showed them pictures from the recent mission trip she'd taken.Amber sighed as she returned to the kitchen. "I wish I could go on a mission trip. I never do anything important." "Why do you say that?" Mom asked, handing Amber a plate."Aunt Nina traveled to another country and told others about Jesus. She helped doctors in that village serve sick people. Everything I do seems like no big deal." Amber shut the dishwasher and looked sadly at her mother."Here." Mom placed the leftover garlic bread in Amber's hands. Amber glanced at the bread. "What do you want me to do with it?""Tell me what it is." "Bread." Amber shrugged. "I don't get it.""Do you remember the story of the miracle Jesus performed with a few fish and loaves of bread?"Amber nodded. "A little boy gave his lunch to Jesus. Not much, but it was all he had. Jesus turned it into enough to feed thousands of hungry people.""That boy believed Jesus could do something special with what he offered," Mom replied. Amber tucked the leftover bread in a bag and waited for Mom to explain more. "Jesus has forgiven your sins and given you a new life, Amber, and He promises to help you share His love with others so they can know Him as their Savior too. Don't you think He can use whatever you have to offer Him--just like He did with the boy in the Bible story?" Mom asked."What do I have to offer?" Amber wrinkled her forehead."Well, Aunt Nina needed to pack long skirts to wear on her mission trip. Remember how she found a big tear in one of them? You sewed it up for her.""That's right! I saw her wearing it in lots of her pictures too." Mom nodded. "You had a part in that mission trip.""I guess my needle and thread were my loaves and fishes," Amber said. "And I can't wait for God to use them again!"-Allison Wilson Lee

Amber’s Mission Tripa0d54e8e-cd24-435d-8a67-390258c9fd8cTue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: The Duties of Citizens As citizens of a nation, we have certain responsibilities in accordance with God’s Law. The Catechism provides parameters for contributing to society, welcoming the foreigner, refusing obedience, and resisting oppression. Fr. Mike helps us better understand our role as co-collaborators in society within the lens of our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2238-2243. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As citizens of a nation, we have certain responsibilities in accordance with God’s Law. The Catechism provides parameters for contributing to society, welcoming the foreigner, refusing obedience, and resisting oppression. Fr. Mike helps us better understand our role as co-collaborators in society within the lens of our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2238-2243. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 290: The Duties of Citizens fa45cab6-86e4-434b-a459-3873f81039d9Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsForgivenessOur Lord explicitly commands us to "forgive," but it's stinkin' hard! We know we should do it, but we often don't know how - not even how to start. Yet what if this seemingly impossible task is actually the key to unlocking our greatest desires and needs in relationships? Forgiveness can heal marriages, restore friendships, connect with lost loved ones, and open the channels to God's grace to flow into every part of our lives. Yet we fight it so hard! Join me in this episode as I explore this God-given superpower we all have. I discuss what is it, what it means, and how we can use it. Forgiveness is a critical part of our Christian life that we neglect at our peril!

Our Lord explicitly commands us to "forgive," but it's stinkin' hard! We know we should do it, but we often don't know how - not even how to start. Yet what if this seemingly impossible task is actually the key to unlocking our greatest desires and needs in relationships? Forgiveness can heal marriages, restore friendships, connect with lost loved ones, and open the channels to God's grace to flow into every part of our lives. Yet we fight it so hard! Join me in this episode as I explore this God-given superpower we all have. I discuss what is it, what it means, and how we can use it. Forgiveness is a critical part of our Christian life that we neglect at our peril!

fullForgivenessbf33e90d-11d7-44c1-bee2-d5cb7a1283fcMon, 16 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJada Pinkett Smith (EXCLUSIVE): “I just wanted to stay ALIVE until 4pm!”, “Me & Will Are NOT Together”, “Tupac Kissed Me TWICE!”If you enjoy hearing about the hidden side of Hollywood, I recommend you check out my conversation with Cole Sprouse, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPup-1pDepY Drug dealer, Hollywood star, wife, mother, icon. Jada Pinkett Smith is dismantling her defences and revealing all. In this new episode Steven sits down with global superstar, Jada Pinkett Smith. Jada Pinkett Smith is an American actor who has appeared in films such as, ‘The Nutty Professor’, ‘Magic Mike XXL’ and ‘The Matrix Resurrections’. She is the co-host of the talk show ‘Red Table Talk’, and was named as one of Time magazines’ 100 Most Influential people in 2021. In this conversation Jada and Steven discuss topics, such as: How drugs were here parents priority Taking to the streets to find her identity and self-worth Being told by her father that he couldn’t be her father Using acting and art as an outlet and a way to escape Acting as a way to escape The domestic violence she experienced Wanting to be a hustler and big time drug dealer Drug dealing as a teenager Trying to created herm own safety, security and protection Growing up in a ‘war zone’ and getting used to violence and vigilance Getting a gun pointed to her head at 17 years old Being ‘out of her mind’ and fearless Coming to Hollywood in survival mode Being misunderstood all her life Never feeling as if you have ‘arrived’ and wanting to be loved Meeting Tupac at 14 years old Kissing Tupac and their relationship The greatness of Tupac Meeting Will Smith for the first time How Will Smith taught her never judge a book by its cover Having a mental breakdown and wanting to die Buying a farmhouse to escape Hollywood to build a quiet life Seeing Tupac in Rikers Island prison The last time she ever saw Tupac Still working out her relationship with grief Feeling spiritually bankrupt at the peak of her success Abandoning herself to Will Smith’s dreams The flaws of the romantic dream Being told by Will to go make herself happy Detoxing her need for outside validation and perfection Waking up everyday and just trying to make it to 4pm Planning her suicide to look like an accident Feeling as if she was born broken ‘The Slap’ and taking the blame for events Why ‘The Slap’ was never about her You can purchase Jada’s new memoir, ‘Worthy’, here: https://bit.ly/3S0co4z Follow Jada: Instagram: https://bit.ly/46vt340 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3RSjGYo Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoy hearing about the hidden side of Hollywood, I recommend you check out my conversation with Cole Sprouse, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPup-1pDepY Drug dealer, Hollywood star, wife, mother, icon. Jada Pinkett Smith is dismantling her defences and revealing all. In this new episode Steven sits down with global superstar, Jada Pinkett Smith. Jada Pinkett Smith is an American actor who has appeared in films such as, ‘The Nutty Professor’, ‘Magic Mike XXL’ and ‘The Matrix Resurrections’. She is the co-host of the talk show ‘Red Table Talk’, and was named as one of Time magazines’ 100 Most Influential people in 2021. In this conversation Jada and Steven discuss topics, such as: How drugs were here parents priority Taking to the streets to find her identity and self-worth Being told by her father that he couldn’t be her father Using acting and art as an outlet and a way to escape Acting as a way to escape The domestic violence she experienced Wanting to be a hustler and big time drug dealer Drug dealing as a teenager Trying to created herm own safety, security and protection Growing up in a ‘war zone’ and getting used to violence and vigilance Getting a gun pointed to her head at 17 years old Being ‘out of her mind’ and fearless Coming to Hollywood in survival mode Being misunderstood all her life Never feeling as if you have ‘arrived’ and wanting to be loved Meeting Tupac at 14 years old Kissing Tupac and their relationship The greatness of Tupac Meeting Will Smith for the first time How Will Smith taught her never judge a book by its cover Having a mental breakdown and wanting to die Buying a farmhouse to escape Hollywood to build a quiet life Seeing Tupac in Rikers Island prison The last time she ever saw Tupac Still working out her relationship with grief Feeling spiritually bankrupt at the peak of her success Abandoning herself to Will Smith’s dreams The flaws of the romantic dream Being told by Will to go make herself happy Detoxing her need for outside validation and perfection Waking up everyday and just trying to make it to 4pm Planning her suicide to look like an accident Feeling as if she was born broken ‘The Slap’ and taking the blame for events Why ‘The Slap’ was never about her You can purchase Jada’s new memoir, ‘Worthy’, here: https://bit.ly/3S0co4z Follow Jada: Instagram: https://bit.ly/46vt340 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3RSjGYo Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJada Pinkett Smith (EXCLUSIVE): “I just wanted to stay ALIVE until 4pm!”, “Me & Will Are NOT Together”, “Tupac Kissed Me TWICE!”982220dc-f05f-43d5-a321-488a96a3140fMon, 16 Oct 2023 05:38:00 +00006055https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Wise Influences (2023) Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 289: Wise Influences (2023)ca10d4ba-b2f4-46ee-8fcb-4b2bd5c145abMon, 16 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Wise Influences (2023) Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 289: Wise Influences (2023)f47f92fc-3bd0-4f0e-a325-83982e4fbe1dMon, 16 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Wise Influences (2023) Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 289: Wise Influences (2023)92ae5f6d-7722-4bd5-840e-287aa49424c3Mon, 16 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Wise Influences (2023) Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 289: Wise Influences (2023)c4bf0aaf-86fb-41d2-97b7-96e7349d3910Mon, 16 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Family, Society, and the Kingdom While family is important, the Catechism states, “The first vocation of the Christian is to follow Jesus.” This means that parents should support Christ&#39;s call for their children. Fr. Mike explains that when we deny Jesus or his teachings for the sake of our families, we are making an idol of the family. We also learn the duties of civil authorities. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2232-2237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

While family is important, the Catechism states, “The first vocation of the Christian is to follow Jesus.” This means that parents should support Christ&#39;s call for their children. Fr. Mike explains that when we deny Jesus or his teachings for the sake of our families, we are making an idol of the family. We also learn the duties of civil authorities. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2232-2237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 289: Family, Society, and the Kingdomdef1c8db-8c7f-44ec-ab41-cd7123568929Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRerouting"Rerouting…rerouting…"Landen heard his dad's GPS talking in a lady's voice. "What does rerouting mean?" he asked."It means to change direction. We need to stop by the grocery store on the way to Aunt Cyndi's party, so I went a different direction than the one my GPS recommended. Now the GPS is rerouting, figuring out a new way to get to the party.""Is that a bad thing? The lady sounded mad."Dad chuckled. "She doesn't get mad, Landen. She's a machine. But, to answer your question, rerouting isn't necessarily bad. It certainly wasn't in this case. We can't have a party without ice cream!""Let's get mint chocolate chip!" yelled Landen's younger brother, Archer."Good idea." A minute later, Dad spoke again. "Remember last summer, when you two played ball in the house?"Landen wasn't sure he wanted to remember. He and Archer both nodded but didn't speak.Dad continued. "God tells us to obey our parents, and you two usually do. But that day, you and Archer went off course and did what you were told not to do.""Big mistake," admitted Landen. "It took six months of saving our allowance money before we had enough to buy a new lamp. Worse than that, Mom cried because the one we broke was her grandmother's." "When we choose to go a different direction than the one God commands, it often doesn't end well. Instead of trusting God to help us obey Him and show His love to others, we follow our own selfish desires, and people get hurt." Dad parked in front of the store and turned around to look at the boys. "I think the Holy Spirit did some rerouting for you both. Once you made your wrong turn, the Holy Spirit guided you back in the right direction by showing you how your disobedience had been hurtful and prompting you to admit you were wrong and ask for forgiveness." Landen sighed. "It would've been a lot easier to do the right thing from the beginning." Then he grinned. "But we sure won't be throwing balls in the house anymore!""No way!" agreed Archer."Good," said Dad. "Now, let's go buy that mint chocolate chip ice cream and get back on the road!"-Bonnie Carr

"Rerouting…rerouting…"Landen heard his dad's GPS talking in a lady's voice. "What does rerouting mean?" he asked."It means to change direction. We need to stop by the grocery store on the way to Aunt Cyndi's party, so I went a different direction than the one my GPS recommended. Now the GPS is rerouting, figuring out a new way to get to the party.""Is that a bad thing? The lady sounded mad."Dad chuckled. "She doesn't get mad, Landen. She's a machine. But, to answer your question, rerouting isn't necessarily bad. It certainly wasn't in this case. We can't have a party without ice cream!""Let's get mint chocolate chip!" yelled Landen's younger brother, Archer."Good idea." A minute later, Dad spoke again. "Remember last summer, when you two played ball in the house?"Landen wasn't sure he wanted to remember. He and Archer both nodded but didn't speak.Dad continued. "God tells us to obey our parents, and you two usually do. But that day, you and Archer went off course and did what you were told not to do.""Big mistake," admitted Landen. "It took six months of saving our allowance money before we had enough to buy a new lamp. Worse than that, Mom cried because the one we broke was her grandmother's." "When we choose to go a different direction than the one God commands, it often doesn't end well. Instead of trusting God to help us obey Him and show His love to others, we follow our own selfish desires, and people get hurt." Dad parked in front of the store and turned around to look at the boys. "I think the Holy Spirit did some rerouting for you both. Once you made your wrong turn, the Holy Spirit guided you back in the right direction by showing you how your disobedience had been hurtful and prompting you to admit you were wrong and ask for forgiveness." Landen sighed. "It would've been a lot easier to do the right thing from the beginning." Then he grinned. "But we sure won't be throwing balls in the house anymore!""No way!" agreed Archer."Good," said Dad. "Now, let's go buy that mint chocolate chip ice cream and get back on the road!"-Bonnie Carr

Rerouting301633c4-00f2-4b1c-b6be-756e8fa5be44Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRerouting"Rerouting…rerouting…"Landen heard his dad's GPS talking in a lady's voice. "What does rerouting mean?" he asked."It means to change direction. We need to stop by the grocery store on the way to Aunt Cyndi's party, so I went a different direction than the one my GPS recommended. Now the GPS is rerouting, figuring out a new way to get to the party.""Is that a bad thing? The lady sounded mad."Dad chuckled. "She doesn't get mad, Landen. She's a machine. But, to answer your question, rerouting isn't necessarily bad. It certainly wasn't in this case. We can't have a party without ice cream!""Let's get mint chocolate chip!" yelled Landen's younger brother, Archer."Good idea." A minute later, Dad spoke again. "Remember last summer, when you two played ball in the house?"Landen wasn't sure he wanted to remember. He and Archer both nodded but didn't speak.Dad continued. "God tells us to obey our parents, and you two usually do. But that day, you and Archer went off course and did what you were told not to do.""Big mistake," admitted Landen. "It took six months of saving our allowance money before we had enough to buy a new lamp. Worse than that, Mom cried because the one we broke was her grandmother's." "When we choose to go a different direction than the one God commands, it often doesn't end well. Instead of trusting God to help us obey Him and show His love to others, we follow our own selfish desires, and people get hurt." Dad parked in front of the store and turned around to look at the boys. "I think the Holy Spirit did some rerouting for you both. Once you made your wrong turn, the Holy Spirit guided you back in the right direction by showing you how your disobedience had been hurtful and prompting you to admit you were wrong and ask for forgiveness." Landen sighed. "It would've been a lot easier to do the right thing from the beginning." Then he grinned. "But we sure won't be throwing balls in the house anymore!""No way!" agreed Archer."Good," said Dad. "Now, let's go buy that mint chocolate chip ice cream and get back on the road!"-Bonnie Carr

"Rerouting…rerouting…"Landen heard his dad's GPS talking in a lady's voice. "What does rerouting mean?" he asked."It means to change direction. We need to stop by the grocery store on the way to Aunt Cyndi's party, so I went a different direction than the one my GPS recommended. Now the GPS is rerouting, figuring out a new way to get to the party.""Is that a bad thing? The lady sounded mad."Dad chuckled. "She doesn't get mad, Landen. She's a machine. But, to answer your question, rerouting isn't necessarily bad. It certainly wasn't in this case. We can't have a party without ice cream!""Let's get mint chocolate chip!" yelled Landen's younger brother, Archer."Good idea." A minute later, Dad spoke again. "Remember last summer, when you two played ball in the house?"Landen wasn't sure he wanted to remember. He and Archer both nodded but didn't speak.Dad continued. "God tells us to obey our parents, and you two usually do. But that day, you and Archer went off course and did what you were told not to do.""Big mistake," admitted Landen. "It took six months of saving our allowance money before we had enough to buy a new lamp. Worse than that, Mom cried because the one we broke was her grandmother's." "When we choose to go a different direction than the one God commands, it often doesn't end well. Instead of trusting God to help us obey Him and show His love to others, we follow our own selfish desires, and people get hurt." Dad parked in front of the store and turned around to look at the boys. "I think the Holy Spirit did some rerouting for you both. Once you made your wrong turn, the Holy Spirit guided you back in the right direction by showing you how your disobedience had been hurtful and prompting you to admit you were wrong and ask for forgiveness." Landen sighed. "It would've been a lot easier to do the right thing from the beginning." Then he grinned. "But we sure won't be throwing balls in the house anymore!""No way!" agreed Archer."Good," said Dad. "Now, let's go buy that mint chocolate chip ice cream and get back on the road!"-Bonnie Carr

Rerouting4005101d-e71b-46b0-8822-ab08809e374bMon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Family, Society, and the Kingdom While family is important, the Catechism states, “The first vocation of the Christian is to follow Jesus.” This means that parents should support Christ&#39;s call for their children. Fr. Mike explains that when we deny Jesus or his teachings for the sake of our families, we are making an idol of the family. We also learn the duties of civil authorities. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2232-2237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

While family is important, the Catechism states, “The first vocation of the Christian is to follow Jesus.” This means that parents should support Christ&#39;s call for their children. Fr. Mike explains that when we deny Jesus or his teachings for the sake of our families, we are making an idol of the family. We also learn the duties of civil authorities. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2232-2237. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 289: Family, Society, and the Kingdom05db213f-dbc2-45bb-bcf1-9482e4b2483cMon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2023) Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2023)da294f9b-04ea-4dde-97aa-b26396ed636aSun, 15 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2023) Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2023)b50952cc-e8ec-4635-9be7-079e06fd0e69Sun, 15 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2023) Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2023)fc1b8a02-1e1a-41c2-bd41-e952309c7390Sun, 15 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2023) Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2023)4857075b-ba89-41bc-ad5d-4f40eeb6074aSun, 15 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: The Duties of Parents Being a parent is far more than just having kids. As the Catechism reminds us, the fruitfulness of married love extends to the moral and spiritual education of a couple’s children. Parents are the primary educators of their children, especially in the ways of virtue and prayer. Fr. Mike reminds us that it is also parents&#39; privilege to evangelize their children. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2221-2231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Being a parent is far more than just having kids. As the Catechism reminds us, the fruitfulness of married love extends to the moral and spiritual education of a couple’s children. Parents are the primary educators of their children, especially in the ways of virtue and prayer. Fr. Mike reminds us that it is also parents&#39; privilege to evangelize their children. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2221-2231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 288: The Duties of Parents f2545ecd-c5b5-4aef-afdc-a99961a918c0Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLeaves of Change"I'm going to run and jump into the leaves, Daddy. Are you watching?" Meliah asked.Dad held the rake and smiled at his daughter. "Sure, honey. Go ahead."Meliah grinned as she started running. When she landed in the pile of leaves, she laughed. "This is lots of fun! I like fall."Dad raked the leaf pile back together. "I like fall too, though I wish it was warmer. I don't like the changing temperature."Meliah put her foot into the pile of leaves. "Everything changes," she said with a frown. "Mommy went to live in an apartment. Grandma came to live here. It's getting cold. I got a new teacher because my other teacher had a baby."Dad set down the rake and stood beside Meliah. "I'm sorry that Mommy moved to the apartment. You can still see her whenever you want if you ask me to drive you. And Grandma wasn't doing well living by herself. Weren't you excited about her coming to live with us? You always loved having her visit."Meliah shrugged. "Yeah, but it's not the same. Nothing is the same.""Well, there's one thing that never changes," Dad said."Never?" Meliah asked."Never. Jesus never changes. There's a verse in the Bible that says He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He will be with you no matter where you go, and He will stay with you no matter how many things change. He loves you, and because you trust Him as your Savior, He will always be with you."Meliah was quiet. "I haven't been going to church," she admitted. "Mom and I watch TV shows instead.""Jesus still loves you, no matter if you go to church or pray or read your Bible. He doesn't change. If you want to grow in your relationship with Him and understand more about Him, then going to church and reading your Bible are great ways to do that. And the more verses you learn, the more you can remember when you need them.""Can we read that verse about Jesus never changing after dinner?" Meliah asked."That sounds like a great idea," Dad agreed. "Now, these piles of leaves need to be jumped into!"-Kimberly Brokish

"I'm going to run and jump into the leaves, Daddy. Are you watching?" Meliah asked.Dad held the rake and smiled at his daughter. "Sure, honey. Go ahead."Meliah grinned as she started running. When she landed in the pile of leaves, she laughed. "This is lots of fun! I like fall."Dad raked the leaf pile back together. "I like fall too, though I wish it was warmer. I don't like the changing temperature."Meliah put her foot into the pile of leaves. "Everything changes," she said with a frown. "Mommy went to live in an apartment. Grandma came to live here. It's getting cold. I got a new teacher because my other teacher had a baby."Dad set down the rake and stood beside Meliah. "I'm sorry that Mommy moved to the apartment. You can still see her whenever you want if you ask me to drive you. And Grandma wasn't doing well living by herself. Weren't you excited about her coming to live with us? You always loved having her visit."Meliah shrugged. "Yeah, but it's not the same. Nothing is the same.""Well, there's one thing that never changes," Dad said."Never?" Meliah asked."Never. Jesus never changes. There's a verse in the Bible that says He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He will be with you no matter where you go, and He will stay with you no matter how many things change. He loves you, and because you trust Him as your Savior, He will always be with you."Meliah was quiet. "I haven't been going to church," she admitted. "Mom and I watch TV shows instead.""Jesus still loves you, no matter if you go to church or pray or read your Bible. He doesn't change. If you want to grow in your relationship with Him and understand more about Him, then going to church and reading your Bible are great ways to do that. And the more verses you learn, the more you can remember when you need them.""Can we read that verse about Jesus never changing after dinner?" Meliah asked."That sounds like a great idea," Dad agreed. "Now, these piles of leaves need to be jumped into!"-Kimberly Brokish

Leaves of Change9a12a04b-f143-43dd-a666-c481f286968cSun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLeaves of Change"I'm going to run and jump into the leaves, Daddy. Are you watching?" Meliah asked.Dad held the rake and smiled at his daughter. "Sure, honey. Go ahead."Meliah grinned as she started running. When she landed in the pile of leaves, she laughed. "This is lots of fun! I like fall."Dad raked the leaf pile back together. "I like fall too, though I wish it was warmer. I don't like the changing temperature."Meliah put her foot into the pile of leaves. "Everything changes," she said with a frown. "Mommy went to live in an apartment. Grandma came to live here. It's getting cold. I got a new teacher because my other teacher had a baby."Dad set down the rake and stood beside Meliah. "I'm sorry that Mommy moved to the apartment. You can still see her whenever you want if you ask me to drive you. And Grandma wasn't doing well living by herself. Weren't you excited about her coming to live with us? You always loved having her visit."Meliah shrugged. "Yeah, but it's not the same. Nothing is the same.""Well, there's one thing that never changes," Dad said."Never?" Meliah asked."Never. Jesus never changes. There's a verse in the Bible that says He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He will be with you no matter where you go, and He will stay with you no matter how many things change. He loves you, and because you trust Him as your Savior, He will always be with you."Meliah was quiet. "I haven't been going to church," she admitted. "Mom and I watch TV shows instead.""Jesus still loves you, no matter if you go to church or pray or read your Bible. He doesn't change. If you want to grow in your relationship with Him and understand more about Him, then going to church and reading your Bible are great ways to do that. And the more verses you learn, the more you can remember when you need them.""Can we read that verse about Jesus never changing after dinner?" Meliah asked."That sounds like a great idea," Dad agreed. "Now, these piles of leaves need to be jumped into!"-Kimberly Brokish

"I'm going to run and jump into the leaves, Daddy. Are you watching?" Meliah asked.Dad held the rake and smiled at his daughter. "Sure, honey. Go ahead."Meliah grinned as she started running. When she landed in the pile of leaves, she laughed. "This is lots of fun! I like fall."Dad raked the leaf pile back together. "I like fall too, though I wish it was warmer. I don't like the changing temperature."Meliah put her foot into the pile of leaves. "Everything changes," she said with a frown. "Mommy went to live in an apartment. Grandma came to live here. It's getting cold. I got a new teacher because my other teacher had a baby."Dad set down the rake and stood beside Meliah. "I'm sorry that Mommy moved to the apartment. You can still see her whenever you want if you ask me to drive you. And Grandma wasn't doing well living by herself. Weren't you excited about her coming to live with us? You always loved having her visit."Meliah shrugged. "Yeah, but it's not the same. Nothing is the same.""Well, there's one thing that never changes," Dad said."Never?" Meliah asked."Never. Jesus never changes. There's a verse in the Bible that says He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He will be with you no matter where you go, and He will stay with you no matter how many things change. He loves you, and because you trust Him as your Savior, He will always be with you."Meliah was quiet. "I haven't been going to church," she admitted. "Mom and I watch TV shows instead.""Jesus still loves you, no matter if you go to church or pray or read your Bible. He doesn't change. If you want to grow in your relationship with Him and understand more about Him, then going to church and reading your Bible are great ways to do that. And the more verses you learn, the more you can remember when you need them.""Can we read that verse about Jesus never changing after dinner?" Meliah asked."That sounds like a great idea," Dad agreed. "Now, these piles of leaves need to be jumped into!"-Kimberly Brokish

Leaves of Change7001f6c5-1401-4a46-9288-06a144832d2dSun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: The Duties of Parents Being a parent is far more than just having kids. As the Catechism reminds us, the fruitfulness of married love extends to the moral and spiritual education of a couple’s children. Parents are the primary educators of their children, especially in the ways of virtue and prayer. Fr. Mike reminds us that it is also parents&#39; privilege to evangelize their children. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2221-2231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Being a parent is far more than just having kids. As the Catechism reminds us, the fruitfulness of married love extends to the moral and spiritual education of a couple’s children. Parents are the primary educators of their children, especially in the ways of virtue and prayer. Fr. Mike reminds us that it is also parents&#39; privilege to evangelize their children. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2221-2231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 288: The Duties of Parents 1496dc6c-ad8b-4950-993c-41768074af92Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/15/23 Lost: You Are Here Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is life. We need to understand that life is not waiting for us to start. This is life. This is your life. You are here. But we do have to ask the questions: should I be here? And is what God wants for me enough for me? Mass Readings from October 15, 2023: Isaiah 25:6-10 Psalms 23:1-6Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Matthew 22:1-14

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is life. We need to understand that life is not waiting for us to start. This is life. This is your life. You are here. But we do have to ask the questions: should I be here? And is what God wants for me enough for me? Mass Readings from October 15, 2023: Isaiah 25:6-10 Psalms 23:1-6Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Matthew 22:1-14

full10/15/23 Lost: You Are Hered33f62e5-1174-4a9f-a510-2d9363f9450dSat, 14 Oct 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/15/23 Lost: You Are Here Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is life. We need to understand that life is not waiting for us to start. This is life. This is your life. You are here. But we do have to ask the questions: should I be here? And is what God wants for me enough for me? Mass Readings from October 15, 2023: Isaiah 25:6-10 Psalms 23:1-6Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Matthew 22:1-14

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is life. We need to understand that life is not waiting for us to start. This is life. This is your life. You are here. But we do have to ask the questions: should I be here? And is what God wants for me enough for me? Mass Readings from October 15, 2023: Isaiah 25:6-10 Psalms 23:1-6Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Matthew 22:1-14

full10/15/23 Lost: You Are Here5c89c839-aa97-4d56-95c1-8c3b21b0b80fSat, 14 Oct 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/15/23 Lost: You Are Here Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is life. We need to understand that life is not waiting for us to start. This is life. This is your life. You are here. But we do have to ask the questions: should I be here? And is what God wants for me enough for me? Mass Readings from October 15, 2023: Isaiah 25:6-10 Psalms 23:1-6Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Matthew 22:1-14

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is life. We need to understand that life is not waiting for us to start. This is life. This is your life. You are here. But we do have to ask the questions: should I be here? And is what God wants for me enough for me? Mass Readings from October 15, 2023: Isaiah 25:6-10 Psalms 23:1-6Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Matthew 22:1-14

full10/15/23 Lost: You Are Here413166a1-e051-4c68-8a0d-7593e06c8ba6Sat, 14 Oct 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2023) Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2023)e43766f0-400b-4f67-808d-8e95859bc24bSat, 14 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2023) Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2023)3ef1cd45-de84-4013-a094-cb4dfca4326cSat, 14 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2023) Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2023)4d9d7dd6-2cb5-4d16-9a48-48da9628d4efSat, 14 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2023) Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2023)79b43d3a-9689-494e-a76a-8758eb573564Sat, 14 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: The Gratitude of Children Gratitude is the proper response of children toward their parents. Out of this gratitude comes respect. When we are children at home, this respect includes “true docility and obedience.” Fr. Mike emphasizes respect for parents doesn’t expire when we leave home as adults. Grown children are responsible for caring for and supporting their parents in their old age. As Fr. Mike stresses, this can be the simple but often overlooked phone call to mom or dad. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2214-2220. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Gratitude is the proper response of children toward their parents. Out of this gratitude comes respect. When we are children at home, this respect includes “true docility and obedience.” Fr. Mike emphasizes respect for parents doesn’t expire when we leave home as adults. Grown children are responsible for caring for and supporting their parents in their old age. As Fr. Mike stresses, this can be the simple but often overlooked phone call to mom or dad. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2214-2220. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 287: The Gratitude of Childrencd5b1bc0-a46d-4856-a157-cd190932d014Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Penny Drive"Listen to this," Mom said as Hope and her parents relaxed in the living room one evening. "The writer of this blog post says pennies should be discontinued in our money system because it costs too much to make them and nothing can be purchased for a penny anyway. What do you think about that?""I agree," said Dad. "Pennies are a nuisance. I don't like bothering with them, so I dump them in a jar on my dresser. It's almost full."Just then Reuben came charging into the house after his youth club meeting at church. "Guess what! We're going to have a contest to raise money for missionaries. The team that fills their giant container with money the fastest wins. My team is changing the money we collect to pennies so it takes up more space. Will you help me?"Hope laughed. "I guess the person who wrote that blog post didn't know about the needs of missionaries, Mom. There's a use for pennies after all." Dad headed for the stairs. "Well, I'm all too happy to get rid of my jar of pennies by donating it to Reuben's penny drive."A week later, Reuben had a huge smile on his face when he got home from youth club. "Guess what! The other teams had the same idea and filled their containers with pennies. They counted all the pennies donated, and we raised over twelve hundred dollars for the missionaries!" "Wow!" said Hope. "Pennies seem worthless by themselves, but they really add up, don't they?"Dad nodded. "Each penny has value, even if we don't see it right away. Perhaps remembering that will help us change our way of thinking in a few other areas as well.""Like what?" asked Hope."Well," said Dad, "there's a verse in the Bible that says God often chooses things the world has no use for." "I think that's especially true when it comes to people," said Mom. "Each and every person is incredibly valuable to God. He loves each one of us so much that Jesus died for our sins so we could have eternal life with Him. We're all so valuable to Him that He even knows how many hairs each person has on their head!"Reuben looked at his father's balding head. "That's getting easier and easier when it comes to Dad." They all laughed--even Dad!-Catherine Runyon

"Listen to this," Mom said as Hope and her parents relaxed in the living room one evening. "The writer of this blog post says pennies should be discontinued in our money system because it costs too much to make them and nothing can be purchased for a penny anyway. What do you think about that?""I agree," said Dad. "Pennies are a nuisance. I don't like bothering with them, so I dump them in a jar on my dresser. It's almost full."Just then Reuben came charging into the house after his youth club meeting at church. "Guess what! We're going to have a contest to raise money for missionaries. The team that fills their giant container with money the fastest wins. My team is changing the money we collect to pennies so it takes up more space. Will you help me?"Hope laughed. "I guess the person who wrote that blog post didn't know about the needs of missionaries, Mom. There's a use for pennies after all." Dad headed for the stairs. "Well, I'm all too happy to get rid of my jar of pennies by donating it to Reuben's penny drive."A week later, Reuben had a huge smile on his face when he got home from youth club. "Guess what! The other teams had the same idea and filled their containers with pennies. They counted all the pennies donated, and we raised over twelve hundred dollars for the missionaries!" "Wow!" said Hope. "Pennies seem worthless by themselves, but they really add up, don't they?"Dad nodded. "Each penny has value, even if we don't see it right away. Perhaps remembering that will help us change our way of thinking in a few other areas as well.""Like what?" asked Hope."Well," said Dad, "there's a verse in the Bible that says God often chooses things the world has no use for." "I think that's especially true when it comes to people," said Mom. "Each and every person is incredibly valuable to God. He loves each one of us so much that Jesus died for our sins so we could have eternal life with Him. We're all so valuable to Him that He even knows how many hairs each person has on their head!"Reuben looked at his father's balding head. "That's getting easier and easier when it comes to Dad." They all laughed--even Dad!-Catherine Runyon

The Penny Drive98356f8b-3b7b-4b69-a3f8-f597fd76ec3dSat, 14 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Penny Drive"Listen to this," Mom said as Hope and her parents relaxed in the living room one evening. "The writer of this blog post says pennies should be discontinued in our money system because it costs too much to make them and nothing can be purchased for a penny anyway. What do you think about that?""I agree," said Dad. "Pennies are a nuisance. I don't like bothering with them, so I dump them in a jar on my dresser. It's almost full."Just then Reuben came charging into the house after his youth club meeting at church. "Guess what! We're going to have a contest to raise money for missionaries. The team that fills their giant container with money the fastest wins. My team is changing the money we collect to pennies so it takes up more space. Will you help me?"Hope laughed. "I guess the person who wrote that blog post didn't know about the needs of missionaries, Mom. There's a use for pennies after all." Dad headed for the stairs. "Well, I'm all too happy to get rid of my jar of pennies by donating it to Reuben's penny drive."A week later, Reuben had a huge smile on his face when he got home from youth club. "Guess what! The other teams had the same idea and filled their containers with pennies. They counted all the pennies donated, and we raised over twelve hundred dollars for the missionaries!" "Wow!" said Hope. "Pennies seem worthless by themselves, but they really add up, don't they?"Dad nodded. "Each penny has value, even if we don't see it right away. Perhaps remembering that will help us change our way of thinking in a few other areas as well.""Like what?" asked Hope."Well," said Dad, "there's a verse in the Bible that says God often chooses things the world has no use for." "I think that's especially true when it comes to people," said Mom. "Each and every person is incredibly valuable to God. He loves each one of us so much that Jesus died for our sins so we could have eternal life with Him. We're all so valuable to Him that He even knows how many hairs each person has on their head!"Reuben looked at his father's balding head. "That's getting easier and easier when it comes to Dad." They all laughed--even Dad!-Catherine Runyon

"Listen to this," Mom said as Hope and her parents relaxed in the living room one evening. "The writer of this blog post says pennies should be discontinued in our money system because it costs too much to make them and nothing can be purchased for a penny anyway. What do you think about that?""I agree," said Dad. "Pennies are a nuisance. I don't like bothering with them, so I dump them in a jar on my dresser. It's almost full."Just then Reuben came charging into the house after his youth club meeting at church. "Guess what! We're going to have a contest to raise money for missionaries. The team that fills their giant container with money the fastest wins. My team is changing the money we collect to pennies so it takes up more space. Will you help me?"Hope laughed. "I guess the person who wrote that blog post didn't know about the needs of missionaries, Mom. There's a use for pennies after all." Dad headed for the stairs. "Well, I'm all too happy to get rid of my jar of pennies by donating it to Reuben's penny drive."A week later, Reuben had a huge smile on his face when he got home from youth club. "Guess what! The other teams had the same idea and filled their containers with pennies. They counted all the pennies donated, and we raised over twelve hundred dollars for the missionaries!" "Wow!" said Hope. "Pennies seem worthless by themselves, but they really add up, don't they?"Dad nodded. "Each penny has value, even if we don't see it right away. Perhaps remembering that will help us change our way of thinking in a few other areas as well.""Like what?" asked Hope."Well," said Dad, "there's a verse in the Bible that says God often chooses things the world has no use for." "I think that's especially true when it comes to people," said Mom. "Each and every person is incredibly valuable to God. He loves each one of us so much that Jesus died for our sins so we could have eternal life with Him. We're all so valuable to Him that He even knows how many hairs each person has on their head!"Reuben looked at his father's balding head. "That's getting easier and easier when it comes to Dad." They all laughed--even Dad!-Catherine Runyon

The Penny Drive52f63609-47a3-48d8-98dc-a3e34d764f2fSat, 14 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: The Gratitude of Children Gratitude is the proper response of children toward their parents. Out of this gratitude comes respect. When we are children at home, this respect includes “true docility and obedience.” Fr. Mike emphasizes respect for parents doesn’t expire when we leave home as adults. Grown children are responsible for caring for and supporting their parents in their old age. As Fr. Mike stresses, this can be the simple but often overlooked phone call to mom or dad. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2214-2220. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Gratitude is the proper response of children toward their parents. Out of this gratitude comes respect. When we are children at home, this respect includes “true docility and obedience.” Fr. Mike emphasizes respect for parents doesn’t expire when we leave home as adults. Grown children are responsible for caring for and supporting their parents in their old age. As Fr. Mike stresses, this can be the simple but often overlooked phone call to mom or dad. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2214-2220. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 287: The Gratitude of Children506d8211-2b0e-4f14-b8a4-9717c16cc7f6Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsVictory Over Heartbreak | Girls Gone Biblehi GGB fam! join us today as we talk about how to have VICTORY over HEARTBREAK. last week, we talked about the pain and heaviness that comes from break ups &amp; heartbreak. this week, we talk about how to overcome that pain. we hope this episode uplifts you, inspires you, and motivates you. most importantly, we hope you realize that we have victory over every single heartbreak through Jesus. "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 15:57 we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

hi GGB fam! join us today as we talk about how to have VICTORY over HEARTBREAK. last week, we talked about the pain and heaviness that comes from break ups &amp; heartbreak. this week, we talk about how to overcome that pain. we hope this episode uplifts you, inspires you, and motivates you. most importantly, we hope you realize that we have victory over every single heartbreak through Jesus. "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 15:57 we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullVictory Over Heartbreak | Girls Gone Bible855e82cd-bb13-458d-8f33-ff471d16cce3Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +00003199https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS1 EP4. What If GOD Is Too Late?Hey y'all and happy Friday! This week our host, Ally, reads from the book of Luke telling the story of how Jesus heals a women after 12 years of suffering, and brings a dead girl back to life. We will discuss God's timing, if He could actually be too late, and the rewards of faithfulness. We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.7M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey y'all and happy Friday! This week our host, Ally, reads from the book of Luke telling the story of how Jesus heals a women after 12 years of suffering, and brings a dead girl back to life. We will discuss God's timing, if He could actually be too late, and the rewards of faithfulness. We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.7M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS1 EP4. What If GOD Is Too Late?7816d46e-1f22-40a1-b9e6-01939716d49dFri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 131: Why You Need To Start Embracing ALL Your Emotions: Dr. Julie SmithIn support of world mental health day 3 days ago we're releasing a moment that we believe will help our listeners on the topic of supporting their mental health. In this weeks moment, discover the key to mastering your emotions in this insightful discussion with clinical psychologist, Dr. Julie Smith. In life, we often face two prevailing philosophies: suppress your emotions and power through, or embrace them wholeheartedly. But what if both of these paths lead to unexpected pitfalls? Join Dr. Julie Smith as she unravels the secrets to emotional harmony. Learn how therapy can provide you with the essential tools to navigate your emotions, to gradually confront them, and to understand your actions without judgment. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/Sew3KrnPIqb Dr Julie - https://www.instagram.com/drjulie/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliesmith?lang=en https://www.drjulie.uk Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In support of world mental health day 3 days ago we're releasing a moment that we believe will help our listeners on the topic of supporting their mental health. In this weeks moment, discover the key to mastering your emotions in this insightful discussion with clinical psychologist, Dr. Julie Smith. In life, we often face two prevailing philosophies: suppress your emotions and power through, or embrace them wholeheartedly. But what if both of these paths lead to unexpected pitfalls? Join Dr. Julie Smith as she unravels the secrets to emotional harmony. Learn how therapy can provide you with the essential tools to navigate your emotions, to gradually confront them, and to understand your actions without judgment. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/Sew3KrnPIqb Dr Julie - https://www.instagram.com/drjulie/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliesmith?lang=en https://www.drjulie.uk Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 131: Why You Need To Start Embracing ALL Your Emotions: Dr. Julie Smith1f6f620c-1f3b-44f2-9b5f-e3bf114a4a4bFri, 13 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000631https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2023) Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2023)f8faed16-db9b-4a72-8c7d-f4a921ff0025Fri, 13 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2023) Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2023)3f628d45-9f2d-48ac-9ead-8222a5916ae7Fri, 13 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2023) Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2023)93e71373-b32f-4009-9713-883cc5110eefFri, 13 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2023) Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2023)0e0eb545-e7f4-42d8-a538-638d35c60e2cFri, 13 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Family and Society The family is the foundational element of society. Fr. Mike explains how families initiate us into societal life and act as the foundation of freedom and community. Because of its indispensable importance, we learn that civil authorities are responsible for supporting and honoring the family. Familial relationships also enlighten those found in society; we see our neighbor not as an anonymous individual but as “someone.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2207-2213. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The family is the foundational element of society. Fr. Mike explains how families initiate us into societal life and act as the foundation of freedom and community. Because of its indispensable importance, we learn that civil authorities are responsible for supporting and honoring the family. Familial relationships also enlighten those found in society; we see our neighbor not as an anonymous individual but as “someone.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2207-2213. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 286: The Family and Societye3a3a372-33c9-45ba-9482-5371dc63de0fFri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDumb Excuses"So are you coming with me to our church youth retreat next weekend?" Molly asked her friend Addison one day. "No, my parents are going to the college football game," replied Addison. "I think I'll go with them."Molly frowned. "But everyone's going on the youth retreat. It'll be so much fun! Why don't you come?""I don't have the right clothes for it," said Addison."Oh, you do too!" said Molly. "All you need is jeans and a T-shirt."Addison shrugged. "It costs too much.""You know that's not true! Like I told you, some of the families in the church offered to sponsor the whole group, so it won't cost you a thing." But in spite of Molly's best efforts to persuade her friend to go to the retreat, Addison stubbornly refused. After Bible club the next week, Addison was quiet as she and Molly waited for their parents to pick them up. "I don't get it," said Addison suddenly. "It seems like every time I go to Bible club, Miss Ellis tells us we need Jesus to save us from sin. I don't think I've done anything all that bad.""But the Bible says sin separates us from God, so all the wrong things you've done have to be forgiven," said Molly. "Even if they don't seem that big to you." "Maybe so," said Addison with a shrug. "But Miss Ellis said that Jesus paid the price for everyone to be forgiven and go to heaven. So the price is paid, right? I don't need to worry about it."Molly hesitated. "Remember the retreat last weekend?" she asked.Addison sighed. "Yeah. I didn't go, but it sounds like you guys had a lot of fun. Now I wish I'd gone, but I was worried there'd be a lot of people I didn't know, so I made up a bunch of dumb excuses.""Well, you could have gone," said Molly. "The price was paid for you to go, but you refused to accept the offer. It's like that with being saved too. Jesus paid the price for your sins to be forgiven so you could spend eternity with Him, but unless you accept the gift He offers, you don't get to go."Addison was quiet. "I guess I need to accept the offer then," she finally said.-Hazel W. Marett

"So are you coming with me to our church youth retreat next weekend?" Molly asked her friend Addison one day. "No, my parents are going to the college football game," replied Addison. "I think I'll go with them."Molly frowned. "But everyone's going on the youth retreat. It'll be so much fun! Why don't you come?""I don't have the right clothes for it," said Addison."Oh, you do too!" said Molly. "All you need is jeans and a T-shirt."Addison shrugged. "It costs too much.""You know that's not true! Like I told you, some of the families in the church offered to sponsor the whole group, so it won't cost you a thing." But in spite of Molly's best efforts to persuade her friend to go to the retreat, Addison stubbornly refused. After Bible club the next week, Addison was quiet as she and Molly waited for their parents to pick them up. "I don't get it," said Addison suddenly. "It seems like every time I go to Bible club, Miss Ellis tells us we need Jesus to save us from sin. I don't think I've done anything all that bad.""But the Bible says sin separates us from God, so all the wrong things you've done have to be forgiven," said Molly. "Even if they don't seem that big to you." "Maybe so," said Addison with a shrug. "But Miss Ellis said that Jesus paid the price for everyone to be forgiven and go to heaven. So the price is paid, right? I don't need to worry about it."Molly hesitated. "Remember the retreat last weekend?" she asked.Addison sighed. "Yeah. I didn't go, but it sounds like you guys had a lot of fun. Now I wish I'd gone, but I was worried there'd be a lot of people I didn't know, so I made up a bunch of dumb excuses.""Well, you could have gone," said Molly. "The price was paid for you to go, but you refused to accept the offer. It's like that with being saved too. Jesus paid the price for your sins to be forgiven so you could spend eternity with Him, but unless you accept the gift He offers, you don't get to go."Addison was quiet. "I guess I need to accept the offer then," she finally said.-Hazel W. Marett

Dumb Excuses146c0f7c-84b6-459f-8991-252ee4480490Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDumb Excuses"So are you coming with me to our church youth retreat next weekend?" Molly asked her friend Addison one day. "No, my parents are going to the college football game," replied Addison. "I think I'll go with them."Molly frowned. "But everyone's going on the youth retreat. It'll be so much fun! Why don't you come?""I don't have the right clothes for it," said Addison."Oh, you do too!" said Molly. "All you need is jeans and a T-shirt."Addison shrugged. "It costs too much.""You know that's not true! Like I told you, some of the families in the church offered to sponsor the whole group, so it won't cost you a thing." But in spite of Molly's best efforts to persuade her friend to go to the retreat, Addison stubbornly refused. After Bible club the next week, Addison was quiet as she and Molly waited for their parents to pick them up. "I don't get it," said Addison suddenly. "It seems like every time I go to Bible club, Miss Ellis tells us we need Jesus to save us from sin. I don't think I've done anything all that bad.""But the Bible says sin separates us from God, so all the wrong things you've done have to be forgiven," said Molly. "Even if they don't seem that big to you." "Maybe so," said Addison with a shrug. "But Miss Ellis said that Jesus paid the price for everyone to be forgiven and go to heaven. So the price is paid, right? I don't need to worry about it."Molly hesitated. "Remember the retreat last weekend?" she asked.Addison sighed. "Yeah. I didn't go, but it sounds like you guys had a lot of fun. Now I wish I'd gone, but I was worried there'd be a lot of people I didn't know, so I made up a bunch of dumb excuses.""Well, you could have gone," said Molly. "The price was paid for you to go, but you refused to accept the offer. It's like that with being saved too. Jesus paid the price for your sins to be forgiven so you could spend eternity with Him, but unless you accept the gift He offers, you don't get to go."Addison was quiet. "I guess I need to accept the offer then," she finally said.-Hazel W. Marett

"So are you coming with me to our church youth retreat next weekend?" Molly asked her friend Addison one day. "No, my parents are going to the college football game," replied Addison. "I think I'll go with them."Molly frowned. "But everyone's going on the youth retreat. It'll be so much fun! Why don't you come?""I don't have the right clothes for it," said Addison."Oh, you do too!" said Molly. "All you need is jeans and a T-shirt."Addison shrugged. "It costs too much.""You know that's not true! Like I told you, some of the families in the church offered to sponsor the whole group, so it won't cost you a thing." But in spite of Molly's best efforts to persuade her friend to go to the retreat, Addison stubbornly refused. After Bible club the next week, Addison was quiet as she and Molly waited for their parents to pick them up. "I don't get it," said Addison suddenly. "It seems like every time I go to Bible club, Miss Ellis tells us we need Jesus to save us from sin. I don't think I've done anything all that bad.""But the Bible says sin separates us from God, so all the wrong things you've done have to be forgiven," said Molly. "Even if they don't seem that big to you." "Maybe so," said Addison with a shrug. "But Miss Ellis said that Jesus paid the price for everyone to be forgiven and go to heaven. So the price is paid, right? I don't need to worry about it."Molly hesitated. "Remember the retreat last weekend?" she asked.Addison sighed. "Yeah. I didn't go, but it sounds like you guys had a lot of fun. Now I wish I'd gone, but I was worried there'd be a lot of people I didn't know, so I made up a bunch of dumb excuses.""Well, you could have gone," said Molly. "The price was paid for you to go, but you refused to accept the offer. It's like that with being saved too. Jesus paid the price for your sins to be forgiven so you could spend eternity with Him, but unless you accept the gift He offers, you don't get to go."Addison was quiet. "I guess I need to accept the offer then," she finally said.-Hazel W. Marett

Dumb Excuses54b796b8-48ec-4e1e-b96e-fc3e6944f639Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Family and Society The family is the foundational element of society. Fr. Mike explains how families initiate us into societal life and act as the foundation of freedom and community. Because of its indispensable importance, we learn that civil authorities are responsible for supporting and honoring the family. Familial relationships also enlighten those found in society; we see our neighbor not as an anonymous individual but as “someone.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2207-2213. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The family is the foundational element of society. Fr. Mike explains how families initiate us into societal life and act as the foundation of freedom and community. Because of its indispensable importance, we learn that civil authorities are responsible for supporting and honoring the family. Familial relationships also enlighten those found in society; we see our neighbor not as an anonymous individual but as “someone.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2207-2213. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 286: The Family and Society4967bf29-b0f1-4a15-87a1-47d27df360c5Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPrayer is a Battle: Strategies for Victory When we read the lives of the saints it can appear like prayer comes so easily to them; almost as if they were soaking in a hot tub of grace. But then when we go to pray we are confronted with the harsh reality that &quot;Prayer is HARD.&quot; It can feel much more like struggling to swim laps in an Olympic sized pool. Today, Fr. Mike shares some wisdom from the fourth Pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Our Life in Prayer. – &quot;Prayer is both a gift of grace and a determined response on our part. It always presupposes effort. The great figures of prayer of the Old Covenant before Christ, as well as the Mother of God, the saints, and he himself, all teach us this: prayer is a battle. Against whom? Against ourselves and against the wiles of the tempter who does all he can to turn man away from prayer, away from union with God. We pray as we live, because we live as we pray. If we do not want to act habitually according to the Spirit of Christ, neither can we pray habitually in his name. The &quot;spiritual battle&quot; of the Christian&#39;s new life is inseparable from the battle of prayer.&quot; CCC 2725Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we read the lives of the saints it can appear like prayer comes so easily to them; almost as if they were soaking in a hot tub of grace. But then when we go to pray we are confronted with the harsh reality that &quot;Prayer is HARD.&quot; It can feel much more like struggling to swim laps in an Olympic sized pool. Today, Fr. Mike shares some wisdom from the fourth Pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Our Life in Prayer. – &quot;Prayer is both a gift of grace and a determined response on our part. It always presupposes effort. The great figures of prayer of the Old Covenant before Christ, as well as the Mother of God, the saints, and he himself, all teach us this: prayer is a battle. Against whom? Against ourselves and against the wiles of the tempter who does all he can to turn man away from prayer, away from union with God. We pray as we live, because we live as we pray. If we do not want to act habitually according to the Spirit of Christ, neither can we pray habitually in his name. The &quot;spiritual battle&quot; of the Christian&#39;s new life is inseparable from the battle of prayer.&quot; CCC 2725Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPrayer is a Battle: Strategies for Victorye93231bd-db7b-4d55-b743-c729a5329fecThu, 12 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPrayer is a Battle: Strategies for Victory When we read the lives of the saints it can appear like prayer comes so easily to them; almost as if they were soaking in a hot tub of grace. But then when we go to pray we are confronted with the harsh reality that &quot;Prayer is HARD.&quot; It can feel much more like struggling to swim laps in an Olympic sized pool. Today, Fr. Mike shares some wisdom from the fourth Pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Our Life in Prayer. – &quot;Prayer is both a gift of grace and a determined response on our part. It always presupposes effort. The great figures of prayer of the Old Covenant before Christ, as well as the Mother of God, the saints, and he himself, all teach us this: prayer is a battle. Against whom? Against ourselves and against the wiles of the tempter who does all he can to turn man away from prayer, away from union with God. We pray as we live, because we live as we pray. If we do not want to act habitually according to the Spirit of Christ, neither can we pray habitually in his name. The &quot;spiritual battle&quot; of the Christian&#39;s new life is inseparable from the battle of prayer.&quot; CCC 2725Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we read the lives of the saints it can appear like prayer comes so easily to them; almost as if they were soaking in a hot tub of grace. But then when we go to pray we are confronted with the harsh reality that &quot;Prayer is HARD.&quot; It can feel much more like struggling to swim laps in an Olympic sized pool. Today, Fr. Mike shares some wisdom from the fourth Pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Our Life in Prayer. – &quot;Prayer is both a gift of grace and a determined response on our part. It always presupposes effort. The great figures of prayer of the Old Covenant before Christ, as well as the Mother of God, the saints, and he himself, all teach us this: prayer is a battle. Against whom? Against ourselves and against the wiles of the tempter who does all he can to turn man away from prayer, away from union with God. We pray as we live, because we live as we pray. If we do not want to act habitually according to the Spirit of Christ, neither can we pray habitually in his name. The &quot;spiritual battle&quot; of the Christian&#39;s new life is inseparable from the battle of prayer.&quot; CCC 2725Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPrayer is a Battle: Strategies for Victory57e36a3b-6568-4071-a051-0b23d59ada07Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#836 - Psalms 97 – The Lord ReignsThis episode is part 74 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist talks about the awesome power of God and reminds his people that God reigns, that God is over all. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-99-the-lord-reigns/   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 74 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist talks about the awesome power of God and reminds his people that God reigns, that God is over all. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-99-the-lord-reigns/   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#836 - Psalms 97 – The Lord Reigns6fe588c2-7640-437c-9738-b029708093d8Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000644https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWarning Signs Your Wife is Not Feeling LovedToday, John and Sam are excited to announce a new host to our show, Devin Schadt. He will be joining us weekly to answer the tough questions that men face and add to the depth of knowledge and discussion. This week we talk about warning signs that your wife is not feeling loved. We open up about what we have each learned about truly loving our wives and the many ways that we have failed. We then go into the importance of this topic and how by understanding the nature of women, we can be the husbands they need and the husband God is calling us to be.  Finally, each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a father about how to be present to his kids after a long and exhausting day at work. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air.  Warning Signs - https://catholicgentleman.com/2023/01/your-wife-doesnt-feel-loved-8-warning-signs Sam Guzman's GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-launch-my-private-therapy-practice Watch all 1h 40mins of episode 130 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 FREE HANDMADE ROSARY THIS MONTH ONLY (This in addition to the book, leather keychain, and incredible content) Catholic Gentleman+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John and Sam are excited to announce a new host to our show, Devin Schadt. He will be joining us weekly to answer the tough questions that men face and add to the depth of knowledge and discussion. This week we talk about warning signs that your wife is not feeling loved. We open up about what we have each learned about truly loving our wives and the many ways that we have failed. We then go into the importance of this topic and how by understanding the nature of women, we can be the husbands they need and the husband God is calling us to be.  Finally, each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a father about how to be present to his kids after a long and exhausting day at work. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to podcast@catholicgentleman.com. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air.  Warning Signs - https://catholicgentleman.com/2023/01/your-wife-doesnt-feel-loved-8-warning-signs Sam Guzman's GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-launch-my-private-therapy-practice Watch all 1h 40mins of episode 130 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 FREE HANDMADE ROSARY THIS MONTH ONLY (This in addition to the book, leather keychain, and incredible content) Catholic Gentleman+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWarning Signs Your Wife is Not Feeling Lovedc3c52d87-e2da-4fd9-8ce9-21beb4b973d3Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +00003351https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoctor Gabor Mate: I Regret My Interview With Prince Harry! The Shocking Link Between Kindness & Illness!Being nice is bad for your health, while being angry is healthy, Dr. Gabor Mate unpacks the inner depths that lie beneath the personality you show to the world. In this new episode Steven sits down again with world-renowned trauma and addiction expert, Dr. Gabor Mate. Dr. Gabor Mate is a physician and an expert on addiction, stress and childhood development. For 12 years, Gabor worked in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside with patients challenged by drug addiction, mental illness and HIV. He has over 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience. His books include: ‘When the Body Says No’, ‘In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction’ and most recently, ‘The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture’. In this conversation Gabor and Steven discuss topics, such as: His tough year His biggest self-criticisms Why you don't have to identify with emotions The importance of saying ‘no’ Why he can't follow his own advice Losing himself with success His interview with Prince Harry Why he regrets this interview What he learned about Prince Harry How Prince Harry was a traumatised child The importance of asking for help The need to reconnect to our gut feelings Why gut feelings are everything How we play out our traumas Why women take the pain for both partners in a couple How repressing anger makes you sick Why you need healthy anger The ways that repressing emotions makes you sick The worst part of trauma How being nice hurts your health Why people need to be angry Why people pleasers are unhealthy How you can inherit stress The power of knowing your trauma The need to learn how to breath Why people are having sex too soon How success will never give inner peace The goal you should chase in life You can purchase Dr. Mate’s most recent book, ‘The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture’, here: https://amzn.to/40unjpo Follow Gabor: Instagram: https://bit.ly/46vt340 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3RSjGYo Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being nice is bad for your health, while being angry is healthy, Dr. Gabor Mate unpacks the inner depths that lie beneath the personality you show to the world. In this new episode Steven sits down again with world-renowned trauma and addiction expert, Dr. Gabor Mate. Dr. Gabor Mate is a physician and an expert on addiction, stress and childhood development. For 12 years, Gabor worked in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside with patients challenged by drug addiction, mental illness and HIV. He has over 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience. His books include: ‘When the Body Says No’, ‘In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction’ and most recently, ‘The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture’. In this conversation Gabor and Steven discuss topics, such as: His tough year His biggest self-criticisms Why you don't have to identify with emotions The importance of saying ‘no’ Why he can't follow his own advice Losing himself with success His interview with Prince Harry Why he regrets this interview What he learned about Prince Harry How Prince Harry was a traumatised child The importance of asking for help The need to reconnect to our gut feelings Why gut feelings are everything How we play out our traumas Why women take the pain for both partners in a couple How repressing anger makes you sick Why you need healthy anger The ways that repressing emotions makes you sick The worst part of trauma How being nice hurts your health Why people need to be angry Why people pleasers are unhealthy How you can inherit stress The power of knowing your trauma The need to learn how to breath Why people are having sex too soon How success will never give inner peace The goal you should chase in life You can purchase Dr. Mate’s most recent book, ‘The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture’, here: https://amzn.to/40unjpo Follow Gabor: Instagram: https://bit.ly/46vt340 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3RSjGYo Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDoctor Gabor Mate: I Regret My Interview With Prince Harry! The Shocking Link Between Kindness & Illness!d9b7ef01-edd0-4607-937b-cfe1f24814d6Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +00006819https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2023) In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2023)b5aa58eb-ccd6-4b52-b680-60c6479560c1Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2023) In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2023)5f5f1af3-d159-44a2-b2fd-9ab10fb49af7Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2023) In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2023)c0e4dd78-c087-407b-8616-958757de7b02Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2023) In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2023)713ce5d4-6f6a-4ec8-9dd3-be9905e5b3d7Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: The Nature of the Family In learning the core and fundamental definition of the family, we read today that a family is formed by a “man and a woman united in marriage, together with their children.” The Christian family is a communion of faith, hope, and love and an image of the Trinity. Fr. Mike shares how important he believes friendship and family are in spreading the Good News of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2201-2206. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In learning the core and fundamental definition of the family, we read today that a family is formed by a “man and a woman united in marriage, together with their children.” The Christian family is a communion of faith, hope, and love and an image of the Trinity. Fr. Mike shares how important he believes friendship and family are in spreading the Good News of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2201-2206. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 285: The Nature of the Familyfc389211-c044-45f2-b415-8ad77779b34aThu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne-Way CommunicationLiliana let out a long sigh as she closed her four-year-old sister's bedroom door."Whew! I went in to say goodnight to Emma while Mom was getting her ready for bed, but I barely even got to say it! Emma was talking non-stop."Liliana's brother Milo laughed. "Whenever I talk to her, I feel like all I can say is 'mmm' and 'oh' every once in a while. Did she ask about your field trip to the pumpkin patch today?""She did, but before I could answer her, she started talking about something else, and I never got a chance to tell her I brought her back a pumpkin." Liliana giggled. "In our social studies class, we had a lesson on communication, and Mrs. Butler emphasized that it's a two-way thing! Emma must not have figured that out yet, because she just talks and talks.""She'll learn as she gets older," said Dad. "Though I guess we're all like that sometimes."Milo and Liliana shook their heads. "Not me!" they said at the same time."What about the way we communicate with God?" asked Dad. "Don't we spend most if not all of our time with God telling Him what's going on in our lives, pouring out our problems, and asking Him for things we need or want?""But that's what prayer is," said Liliana. "It's talking to God.""Yes, and spending time in prayer is important. But we also need to spend time being quiet and hearing what God says to us. For instance, if you ask God what you should do about a problem you're facing, shouldn't you stop and listen for His answer?""But God doesn't actually talk to us, does He?" asked Milo. "I mean, we don't hear a voice or anything.""He doesn't talk in a voice like mine, but He speaks to us through the Bible, and Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to help us hear His voice and understand what the Bible says. As we read it and meditate on it, He often quietly impresses on our hearts and minds promises found in His Word and principles He wants us to follow. Just like conversations with other people shouldn't be one-sided, the time we spend with God should include listening to what He has to say."-Tanya Ferdinandusz

Liliana let out a long sigh as she closed her four-year-old sister's bedroom door."Whew! I went in to say goodnight to Emma while Mom was getting her ready for bed, but I barely even got to say it! Emma was talking non-stop."Liliana's brother Milo laughed. "Whenever I talk to her, I feel like all I can say is 'mmm' and 'oh' every once in a while. Did she ask about your field trip to the pumpkin patch today?""She did, but before I could answer her, she started talking about something else, and I never got a chance to tell her I brought her back a pumpkin." Liliana giggled. "In our social studies class, we had a lesson on communication, and Mrs. Butler emphasized that it's a two-way thing! Emma must not have figured that out yet, because she just talks and talks.""She'll learn as she gets older," said Dad. "Though I guess we're all like that sometimes."Milo and Liliana shook their heads. "Not me!" they said at the same time."What about the way we communicate with God?" asked Dad. "Don't we spend most if not all of our time with God telling Him what's going on in our lives, pouring out our problems, and asking Him for things we need or want?""But that's what prayer is," said Liliana. "It's talking to God.""Yes, and spending time in prayer is important. But we also need to spend time being quiet and hearing what God says to us. For instance, if you ask God what you should do about a problem you're facing, shouldn't you stop and listen for His answer?""But God doesn't actually talk to us, does He?" asked Milo. "I mean, we don't hear a voice or anything.""He doesn't talk in a voice like mine, but He speaks to us through the Bible, and Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to help us hear His voice and understand what the Bible says. As we read it and meditate on it, He often quietly impresses on our hearts and minds promises found in His Word and principles He wants us to follow. Just like conversations with other people shouldn't be one-sided, the time we spend with God should include listening to what He has to say."-Tanya Ferdinandusz

One-Way Communicationb86e60c4-b722-44a5-8f4f-ade3cdaec3ffThu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne-Way CommunicationLiliana let out a long sigh as she closed her four-year-old sister's bedroom door."Whew! I went in to say goodnight to Emma while Mom was getting her ready for bed, but I barely even got to say it! Emma was talking non-stop."Liliana's brother Milo laughed. "Whenever I talk to her, I feel like all I can say is 'mmm' and 'oh' every once in a while. Did she ask about your field trip to the pumpkin patch today?""She did, but before I could answer her, she started talking about something else, and I never got a chance to tell her I brought her back a pumpkin." Liliana giggled. "In our social studies class, we had a lesson on communication, and Mrs. Butler emphasized that it's a two-way thing! Emma must not have figured that out yet, because she just talks and talks.""She'll learn as she gets older," said Dad. "Though I guess we're all like that sometimes."Milo and Liliana shook their heads. "Not me!" they said at the same time."What about the way we communicate with God?" asked Dad. "Don't we spend most if not all of our time with God telling Him what's going on in our lives, pouring out our problems, and asking Him for things we need or want?""But that's what prayer is," said Liliana. "It's talking to God.""Yes, and spending time in prayer is important. But we also need to spend time being quiet and hearing what God says to us. For instance, if you ask God what you should do about a problem you're facing, shouldn't you stop and listen for His answer?""But God doesn't actually talk to us, does He?" asked Milo. "I mean, we don't hear a voice or anything.""He doesn't talk in a voice like mine, but He speaks to us through the Bible, and Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to help us hear His voice and understand what the Bible says. As we read it and meditate on it, He often quietly impresses on our hearts and minds promises found in His Word and principles He wants us to follow. Just like conversations with other people shouldn't be one-sided, the time we spend with God should include listening to what He has to say."-Tanya Ferdinandusz

Liliana let out a long sigh as she closed her four-year-old sister's bedroom door."Whew! I went in to say goodnight to Emma while Mom was getting her ready for bed, but I barely even got to say it! Emma was talking non-stop."Liliana's brother Milo laughed. "Whenever I talk to her, I feel like all I can say is 'mmm' and 'oh' every once in a while. Did she ask about your field trip to the pumpkin patch today?""She did, but before I could answer her, she started talking about something else, and I never got a chance to tell her I brought her back a pumpkin." Liliana giggled. "In our social studies class, we had a lesson on communication, and Mrs. Butler emphasized that it's a two-way thing! Emma must not have figured that out yet, because she just talks and talks.""She'll learn as she gets older," said Dad. "Though I guess we're all like that sometimes."Milo and Liliana shook their heads. "Not me!" they said at the same time."What about the way we communicate with God?" asked Dad. "Don't we spend most if not all of our time with God telling Him what's going on in our lives, pouring out our problems, and asking Him for things we need or want?""But that's what prayer is," said Liliana. "It's talking to God.""Yes, and spending time in prayer is important. But we also need to spend time being quiet and hearing what God says to us. For instance, if you ask God what you should do about a problem you're facing, shouldn't you stop and listen for His answer?""But God doesn't actually talk to us, does He?" asked Milo. "I mean, we don't hear a voice or anything.""He doesn't talk in a voice like mine, but He speaks to us through the Bible, and Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to help us hear His voice and understand what the Bible says. As we read it and meditate on it, He often quietly impresses on our hearts and minds promises found in His Word and principles He wants us to follow. Just like conversations with other people shouldn't be one-sided, the time we spend with God should include listening to what He has to say."-Tanya Ferdinandusz

One-Way Communication7f53a838-059c-4329-a1c4-4aa9d7803166Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: The Nature of the Family In learning the core and fundamental definition of the family, we read today that a family is formed by a “man and a woman united in marriage, together with their children.” The Christian family is a communion of faith, hope, and love and an image of the Trinity. Fr. Mike shares how important he believes friendship and family are in spreading the Good News of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2201-2206. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In learning the core and fundamental definition of the family, we read today that a family is formed by a “man and a woman united in marriage, together with their children.” The Christian family is a communion of faith, hope, and love and an image of the Trinity. Fr. Mike shares how important he believes friendship and family are in spreading the Good News of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2201-2206. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 285: The Nature of the Family8c42f031-903c-4c71-985f-a86ee724ec39Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#508 Is Christianity Good for the World? - R. Jared StaudtScholar Jared Staudt joins us for a conversation about the social value of Christianity. Does it do any good for anyone? Does it have a good record as a movement? Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. We&#8217;re going to talk a little bit about whether Christianity has been good for the world or bad for the world, but try to guess which side we&#8217;re going to come down on. Maybe share some ideas with you about how Christianity has actually been quite good for the world. You might even be surprised…

Scholar Jared Staudt joins us for a conversation about the social value of Christianity. Does it do any good for anyone? Does it have a good record as a movement? Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. We&#8217;re going to talk a little bit about whether Christianity has been good for the world or bad for the world, but try to guess which side we&#8217;re going to come down on. Maybe share some ideas with you about how Christianity has actually been quite good for the world. You might even be surprised…

#508 Is Christianity Good for the World? - R. Jared Staudte2062715-8217-42da-bd18-513d489a8790Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2023) Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every situation, but are meant to help guide us towards wisdom. He also highlights a piece from Sirach that encourages us to avoid &quot;deserted places&quot;—calling us not only to stay away from sin, but to stay away from what leads us to sin. The readings are 1 Maccabees 3, Sirach 7-9, and Proverbs 22:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2023)bb5045ae-2c9c-4a8f-8d68-1a7edda82600Wed, 11 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2023) Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every situation, but are meant to help guide us towards wisdom. He also highlights a piece from Sirach that encourages us to avoid &quot;deserted places&quot;—calling us not only to stay away from sin, but to stay away from what leads us to sin. The readings are 1 Maccabees 3, Sirach 7-9, and Proverbs 22:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2023)7f23e143-f667-4010-bd79-5c65cfc68f6eWed, 11 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2023) Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every situation, but are meant to help guide us towards wisdom. He also highlights a piece from Sirach that encourages us to avoid &quot;deserted places&quot;—calling us not only to stay away from sin, but to stay away from what leads us to sin. The readings are 1 Maccabees 3, Sirach 7-9, and Proverbs 22:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2023)fedd1a26-69e7-4ee7-a26c-fcd367564913Wed, 11 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2023) Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every situation, but are meant to help guide us towards wisdom. He also highlights a piece from Sirach that encourages us to avoid &quot;deserted places&quot;—calling us not only to stay away from sin, but to stay away from what leads us to sin. The readings are 1 Maccabees 3, Sirach 7-9, and Proverbs 22:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2023)21b79996-b952-431e-aac3-c403771e3f45Wed, 11 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: The Fourth Commandment The fourth commandment addresses the most universal human relationship: our relationship with our parents. Why does God command us to honor our father and our mother? Fr. Mike explains why this commandment sets the foundation for all the other commandments. He shares the 3 levels of respect and what it looks like to honor our parents despite their brokenness and imperfections. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2196-2200. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The fourth commandment addresses the most universal human relationship: our relationship with our parents. Why does God command us to honor our father and our mother? Fr. Mike explains why this commandment sets the foundation for all the other commandments. He shares the 3 levels of respect and what it looks like to honor our parents despite their brokenness and imperfections. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2196-2200. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 284: The Fourth Commandment 1bf13187-ec1d-4b38-8270-59f593385966Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Perfect TeacherLydia ran into the house waving a paper she'd brought from school. "Guess what? Miss Peterson gave us an assignment to do!" she said, out of breath with excitement. "Her projects are always so much fun!"Mom smiled. She was used to hearing about Miss Peterson. Lydia liked her teacher very much and talked about her constantly."Miss Peterson gave us these pictures of birds, and we have to look them up online and color them in with the right colors," said Lydia. "I love coloring! I'm so glad I got her for a teacher this year. She's just perfect!"Lydia pulled out her laptop and started coloring in the birds. But when she came to one of the pictures, she was confused. The bird Miss Peterson had labeled blue jay didn't look like the blue jays she found online. Lydia took the problem to her mother. "Can you help me, Mom? Where can I find this kind of blue jay?""I think Miss Peterson labeled this wrong," Mom said after looking at the picture. "This isn't a blue jay."But Lydia shook her head. "Miss Peterson knows birds!" she insisted. "And she said this is a blue jay.""Just leave it then," said Mom. "You can ask her about it tomorrow."When Lydia came home the next day, she got out her bird homework again. "Miss Peterson did write down the wrong name," she told Mom. "This is a bluebird, not a blue jay." Lydia sighed. "Maybe she's not perfect--but she's still a really great teacher!"Mom nodded. "Yes, and I'm glad you like her so much." After a moment she asked, "Do you know who the only perfect teacher is? The only one who never makes a mistake?" Lydia looked puzzled and shook her head. "It's God," said Mom. "When He tells us something, we know for sure it's right. He teaches us through His Word, the Bible, and He gives Christians the Holy Spirit to help us understand the truth of His Word and guide us in how to live our lives as followers of Jesus.""I never thought of God as my teacher," Lydia said. "But I guess He'd be the best teacher of all!"-Carolyn E. Yost

Lydia ran into the house waving a paper she'd brought from school. "Guess what? Miss Peterson gave us an assignment to do!" she said, out of breath with excitement. "Her projects are always so much fun!"Mom smiled. She was used to hearing about Miss Peterson. Lydia liked her teacher very much and talked about her constantly."Miss Peterson gave us these pictures of birds, and we have to look them up online and color them in with the right colors," said Lydia. "I love coloring! I'm so glad I got her for a teacher this year. She's just perfect!"Lydia pulled out her laptop and started coloring in the birds. But when she came to one of the pictures, she was confused. The bird Miss Peterson had labeled blue jay didn't look like the blue jays she found online. Lydia took the problem to her mother. "Can you help me, Mom? Where can I find this kind of blue jay?""I think Miss Peterson labeled this wrong," Mom said after looking at the picture. "This isn't a blue jay."But Lydia shook her head. "Miss Peterson knows birds!" she insisted. "And she said this is a blue jay.""Just leave it then," said Mom. "You can ask her about it tomorrow."When Lydia came home the next day, she got out her bird homework again. "Miss Peterson did write down the wrong name," she told Mom. "This is a bluebird, not a blue jay." Lydia sighed. "Maybe she's not perfect--but she's still a really great teacher!"Mom nodded. "Yes, and I'm glad you like her so much." After a moment she asked, "Do you know who the only perfect teacher is? The only one who never makes a mistake?" Lydia looked puzzled and shook her head. "It's God," said Mom. "When He tells us something, we know for sure it's right. He teaches us through His Word, the Bible, and He gives Christians the Holy Spirit to help us understand the truth of His Word and guide us in how to live our lives as followers of Jesus.""I never thought of God as my teacher," Lydia said. "But I guess He'd be the best teacher of all!"-Carolyn E. Yost

A Perfect Teachere8e714c7-928a-4b8b-89c2-9ecdd330a883Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Perfect TeacherLydia ran into the house waving a paper she'd brought from school. "Guess what? Miss Peterson gave us an assignment to do!" she said, out of breath with excitement. "Her projects are always so much fun!"Mom smiled. She was used to hearing about Miss Peterson. Lydia liked her teacher very much and talked about her constantly."Miss Peterson gave us these pictures of birds, and we have to look them up online and color them in with the right colors," said Lydia. "I love coloring! I'm so glad I got her for a teacher this year. She's just perfect!"Lydia pulled out her laptop and started coloring in the birds. But when she came to one of the pictures, she was confused. The bird Miss Peterson had labeled blue jay didn't look like the blue jays she found online. Lydia took the problem to her mother. "Can you help me, Mom? Where can I find this kind of blue jay?""I think Miss Peterson labeled this wrong," Mom said after looking at the picture. "This isn't a blue jay."But Lydia shook her head. "Miss Peterson knows birds!" she insisted. "And she said this is a blue jay.""Just leave it then," said Mom. "You can ask her about it tomorrow."When Lydia came home the next day, she got out her bird homework again. "Miss Peterson did write down the wrong name," she told Mom. "This is a bluebird, not a blue jay." Lydia sighed. "Maybe she's not perfect--but she's still a really great teacher!"Mom nodded. "Yes, and I'm glad you like her so much." After a moment she asked, "Do you know who the only perfect teacher is? The only one who never makes a mistake?" Lydia looked puzzled and shook her head. "It's God," said Mom. "When He tells us something, we know for sure it's right. He teaches us through His Word, the Bible, and He gives Christians the Holy Spirit to help us understand the truth of His Word and guide us in how to live our lives as followers of Jesus.""I never thought of God as my teacher," Lydia said. "But I guess He'd be the best teacher of all!"-Carolyn E. Yost

Lydia ran into the house waving a paper she'd brought from school. "Guess what? Miss Peterson gave us an assignment to do!" she said, out of breath with excitement. "Her projects are always so much fun!"Mom smiled. She was used to hearing about Miss Peterson. Lydia liked her teacher very much and talked about her constantly."Miss Peterson gave us these pictures of birds, and we have to look them up online and color them in with the right colors," said Lydia. "I love coloring! I'm so glad I got her for a teacher this year. She's just perfect!"Lydia pulled out her laptop and started coloring in the birds. But when she came to one of the pictures, she was confused. The bird Miss Peterson had labeled blue jay didn't look like the blue jays she found online. Lydia took the problem to her mother. "Can you help me, Mom? Where can I find this kind of blue jay?""I think Miss Peterson labeled this wrong," Mom said after looking at the picture. "This isn't a blue jay."But Lydia shook her head. "Miss Peterson knows birds!" she insisted. "And she said this is a blue jay.""Just leave it then," said Mom. "You can ask her about it tomorrow."When Lydia came home the next day, she got out her bird homework again. "Miss Peterson did write down the wrong name," she told Mom. "This is a bluebird, not a blue jay." Lydia sighed. "Maybe she's not perfect--but she's still a really great teacher!"Mom nodded. "Yes, and I'm glad you like her so much." After a moment she asked, "Do you know who the only perfect teacher is? The only one who never makes a mistake?" Lydia looked puzzled and shook her head. "It's God," said Mom. "When He tells us something, we know for sure it's right. He teaches us through His Word, the Bible, and He gives Christians the Holy Spirit to help us understand the truth of His Word and guide us in how to live our lives as followers of Jesus.""I never thought of God as my teacher," Lydia said. "But I guess He'd be the best teacher of all!"-Carolyn E. Yost

A Perfect Teacher7991f3f1-0143-448d-a478-57c17f74c372Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: The Fourth Commandment The fourth commandment addresses the most universal human relationship: our relationship with our parents. Why does God command us to honor our father and our mother? Fr. Mike explains why this commandment sets the foundation for all the other commandments. He shares the 3 levels of respect and what it looks like to honor our parents despite their brokenness and imperfections. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2196-2200. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The fourth commandment addresses the most universal human relationship: our relationship with our parents. Why does God command us to honor our father and our mother? Fr. Mike explains why this commandment sets the foundation for all the other commandments. He shares the 3 levels of respect and what it looks like to honor our parents despite their brokenness and imperfections. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2196-2200. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 284: The Fourth Commandment 25229157-6506-4ff6-ab1e-0f678183d099Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2023) Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2023)12ff2f1d-edd7-46ff-915a-fe776305be1dTue, 10 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2023) Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2023)5cc23606-7c0b-46a2-9fd1-36f86b9bc3bdTue, 10 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2023) Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2023)8734a9fc-1ecd-474d-93df-907de2e76aceTue, 10 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2023) Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2023)d363731f-870f-4949-b41c-7a66dc1001efTue, 10 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: The Day of Rest We all tend to make an idol of work. The Catechism teaches us that Sunday is a day of grace and rest from work. Fr. Mike explains what holy leisure looks like, emphasizing the importance of spending time with family, serving the poor, and taking time to meditate and pray. Resting on the Sabbath reminds us that our freedom and identity are found in the Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2184-2195. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We all tend to make an idol of work. The Catechism teaches us that Sunday is a day of grace and rest from work. Fr. Mike explains what holy leisure looks like, emphasizing the importance of spending time with family, serving the poor, and taking time to meditate and pray. Resting on the Sabbath reminds us that our freedom and identity are found in the Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2184-2195. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 283: The Day of Rest93168e17-0b4d-4121-8e70-ee9cb4e955a4Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA New Way to WalkDiego watched as Lucas walked around the picnic table on stilts and then jumped to the ground. "Wanna try?" asked Lucas. He held the stilts while his cousin climbed up on the picnic table to get on them. "You have to use your arms to help your legs take steps," said Lucas. "Kinda like you're a puppet pulling your own strings."When Lucas let go of the stilts, they went flying from under Diego's feet. One crashed sideways, smacking Lucas on the side of the head. Mean, angry words exploded from his mouth as he winced in pain and grabbed his head with his hands. Diego stared at his cousin in surprise. "I didn't mean to hit you with the stilts. I'm sorry."Lucas sighed. "It's okay. I shouldn't have lost my temper and called you that. I'm sorry too. Here, I'll help you get started again."Diego wobbled dangerously when Lucas let go of the stilts, but before long he was able to keep his balance for quite a few steps at a time. "Look, Mom!" he said proudly when she came out to watch. "I'm walking on stilts!"After Lucas left to go home, Diego turned to his mom. "Do you think Lucas really meant it when he said he trusted Jesus to forgive him and save him at church last month? When I fell and one of the stilts hit him, he got mad and called me a mean name just like he used to.""Well, think about walking on stilts, Diego," said Mom. "You had to go carefully and think about each step, otherwise you'd fall. That's what we all have to do as Christians. We need to go carefully and think about the steps we take in life. When we're not careful, it's easy for us to fall back into old habits instead of walking the new way Jesus teaches us to walk.""Well, Lucas did apologize," said Diego. "That's new for him.""We all fall in our Christian lives sometimes," said Mom. "But Jesus forgives us and helps us back up. We need to remind each other of that and help each other. You can encourage Lucas in his Christian walk by being patient and forgiving.""Okay," said Diego. "I'll do what I can to help him in his walk with Jesus."-Catherine Runyon

Diego watched as Lucas walked around the picnic table on stilts and then jumped to the ground. "Wanna try?" asked Lucas. He held the stilts while his cousin climbed up on the picnic table to get on them. "You have to use your arms to help your legs take steps," said Lucas. "Kinda like you're a puppet pulling your own strings."When Lucas let go of the stilts, they went flying from under Diego's feet. One crashed sideways, smacking Lucas on the side of the head. Mean, angry words exploded from his mouth as he winced in pain and grabbed his head with his hands. Diego stared at his cousin in surprise. "I didn't mean to hit you with the stilts. I'm sorry."Lucas sighed. "It's okay. I shouldn't have lost my temper and called you that. I'm sorry too. Here, I'll help you get started again."Diego wobbled dangerously when Lucas let go of the stilts, but before long he was able to keep his balance for quite a few steps at a time. "Look, Mom!" he said proudly when she came out to watch. "I'm walking on stilts!"After Lucas left to go home, Diego turned to his mom. "Do you think Lucas really meant it when he said he trusted Jesus to forgive him and save him at church last month? When I fell and one of the stilts hit him, he got mad and called me a mean name just like he used to.""Well, think about walking on stilts, Diego," said Mom. "You had to go carefully and think about each step, otherwise you'd fall. That's what we all have to do as Christians. We need to go carefully and think about the steps we take in life. When we're not careful, it's easy for us to fall back into old habits instead of walking the new way Jesus teaches us to walk.""Well, Lucas did apologize," said Diego. "That's new for him.""We all fall in our Christian lives sometimes," said Mom. "But Jesus forgives us and helps us back up. We need to remind each other of that and help each other. You can encourage Lucas in his Christian walk by being patient and forgiving.""Okay," said Diego. "I'll do what I can to help him in his walk with Jesus."-Catherine Runyon

A New Way to Walk96d04e84-9e67-408c-a889-43dd33594774Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA New Way to WalkDiego watched as Lucas walked around the picnic table on stilts and then jumped to the ground. "Wanna try?" asked Lucas. He held the stilts while his cousin climbed up on the picnic table to get on them. "You have to use your arms to help your legs take steps," said Lucas. "Kinda like you're a puppet pulling your own strings."When Lucas let go of the stilts, they went flying from under Diego's feet. One crashed sideways, smacking Lucas on the side of the head. Mean, angry words exploded from his mouth as he winced in pain and grabbed his head with his hands. Diego stared at his cousin in surprise. "I didn't mean to hit you with the stilts. I'm sorry."Lucas sighed. "It's okay. I shouldn't have lost my temper and called you that. I'm sorry too. Here, I'll help you get started again."Diego wobbled dangerously when Lucas let go of the stilts, but before long he was able to keep his balance for quite a few steps at a time. "Look, Mom!" he said proudly when she came out to watch. "I'm walking on stilts!"After Lucas left to go home, Diego turned to his mom. "Do you think Lucas really meant it when he said he trusted Jesus to forgive him and save him at church last month? When I fell and one of the stilts hit him, he got mad and called me a mean name just like he used to.""Well, think about walking on stilts, Diego," said Mom. "You had to go carefully and think about each step, otherwise you'd fall. That's what we all have to do as Christians. We need to go carefully and think about the steps we take in life. When we're not careful, it's easy for us to fall back into old habits instead of walking the new way Jesus teaches us to walk.""Well, Lucas did apologize," said Diego. "That's new for him.""We all fall in our Christian lives sometimes," said Mom. "But Jesus forgives us and helps us back up. We need to remind each other of that and help each other. You can encourage Lucas in his Christian walk by being patient and forgiving.""Okay," said Diego. "I'll do what I can to help him in his walk with Jesus."-Catherine Runyon

Diego watched as Lucas walked around the picnic table on stilts and then jumped to the ground. "Wanna try?" asked Lucas. He held the stilts while his cousin climbed up on the picnic table to get on them. "You have to use your arms to help your legs take steps," said Lucas. "Kinda like you're a puppet pulling your own strings."When Lucas let go of the stilts, they went flying from under Diego's feet. One crashed sideways, smacking Lucas on the side of the head. Mean, angry words exploded from his mouth as he winced in pain and grabbed his head with his hands. Diego stared at his cousin in surprise. "I didn't mean to hit you with the stilts. I'm sorry."Lucas sighed. "It's okay. I shouldn't have lost my temper and called you that. I'm sorry too. Here, I'll help you get started again."Diego wobbled dangerously when Lucas let go of the stilts, but before long he was able to keep his balance for quite a few steps at a time. "Look, Mom!" he said proudly when she came out to watch. "I'm walking on stilts!"After Lucas left to go home, Diego turned to his mom. "Do you think Lucas really meant it when he said he trusted Jesus to forgive him and save him at church last month? When I fell and one of the stilts hit him, he got mad and called me a mean name just like he used to.""Well, think about walking on stilts, Diego," said Mom. "You had to go carefully and think about each step, otherwise you'd fall. That's what we all have to do as Christians. We need to go carefully and think about the steps we take in life. When we're not careful, it's easy for us to fall back into old habits instead of walking the new way Jesus teaches us to walk.""Well, Lucas did apologize," said Diego. "That's new for him.""We all fall in our Christian lives sometimes," said Mom. "But Jesus forgives us and helps us back up. We need to remind each other of that and help each other. You can encourage Lucas in his Christian walk by being patient and forgiving.""Okay," said Diego. "I'll do what I can to help him in his walk with Jesus."-Catherine Runyon

A New Way to Walk18805e08-de29-4b57-815f-621c0e82f1fdTue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: The Day of Rest We all tend to make an idol of work. The Catechism teaches us that Sunday is a day of grace and rest from work. Fr. Mike explains what holy leisure looks like, emphasizing the importance of spending time with family, serving the poor, and taking time to meditate and pray. Resting on the Sabbath reminds us that our freedom and identity are found in the Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2184-2195. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We all tend to make an idol of work. The Catechism teaches us that Sunday is a day of grace and rest from work. Fr. Mike explains what holy leisure looks like, emphasizing the importance of spending time with family, serving the poor, and taking time to meditate and pray. Resting on the Sabbath reminds us that our freedom and identity are found in the Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2184-2195. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 283: The Day of Resta422a4b4-e65c-40b0-93fa-e6ff5e2f6365Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrue Freedom with Massimo RigottiSo many of us are hurting badly right now. This decade may well be remembered as the decade when emotional wounds and pain reached an all time high. All too often, we struggle ever more to fill that painful gap with anything at all that we hope will make us feel better. Money. Alcohol. Success. Sex. Porn. Gambling. Whatever it is. It doesn't work. It just slowly bleeds us dry until we come up against the inevitable wall of our own inadequacy. Join me in this episode as Massimo Rigotti shares his amazing story of success, addiction, fall, and miraculous recovery. His story is powerful and compelling, I encourage you to really listen. He shares how God reached down into his broken life to give him another chance. He also offers these tools to you. You can read more about Massimo's story and work at: https://www.massimorigotti.com/

So many of us are hurting badly right now. This decade may well be remembered as the decade when emotional wounds and pain reached an all time high. All too often, we struggle ever more to fill that painful gap with anything at all that we hope will make us feel better. Money. Alcohol. Success. Sex. Porn. Gambling. Whatever it is. It doesn't work. It just slowly bleeds us dry until we come up against the inevitable wall of our own inadequacy. Join me in this episode as Massimo Rigotti shares his amazing story of success, addiction, fall, and miraculous recovery. His story is powerful and compelling, I encourage you to really listen. He shares how God reached down into his broken life to give him another chance. He also offers these tools to you. You can read more about Massimo's story and work at: https://www.massimorigotti.com/

fullTrue Freedom with Massimo Rigotti7eeed259-0cd7-462b-8564-7281013ee337Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAirbnb CEO: “IT WAS SO DARK WE NEARLY DIED!”. I Was Lonely, Deeply Sad & Wanted To Be Loved! [INSPIRING!] Brian CheskyIf you enjoyed hearing about the highs and lows of creating the world’s biggest brands, I recommend you listen to my conversation with Spotify founder, Daniel Ek, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_35cUaU_NA Is being an artist the secret behind running a Fortune 500 company? In this new episode Steven sits down again with the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky. Brian created ‘Airbed and Breakfast’ in 2007 with his college friend Joe Gebbia as a scheme to pay their rent. Cut to 2020, when Airbnb became a public company, with its initial public offering reaching $100 billion, one of the highest in history. Brian has been named by Forbes as one of America's Richest Entrepreneurs Under 40, and one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People. In this conversation Brian and Steven discuss topics, such as: His difficult childhood Always feeling like an outsider and different How his art teacher changed his life The way industrial design shaped his career as a CEO Always wanting to design his own world Wanting to escape his childhood His work addiction Working as a way of finding love How success is isolating What no one told him about success The need to fight to be connected with people Why success won't fix you How Obama changed his life The life changing impact of one text message His biggest regret The impact of Walt Disney upon him How creativity changes the world Airbnb initially just being a way to pay the rent How creativity beats data Why more companies need creativity and heart Why company culture is everything The importance of leaders as examples How your worst moments define you Airbnb’s fight for survival What he learned about true happiness The world’s loneliness pandemic Follow Brian: Instagram: https://bit.ly/46vt340 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3RSjGYo Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoyed hearing about the highs and lows of creating the world’s biggest brands, I recommend you listen to my conversation with Spotify founder, Daniel Ek, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_35cUaU_NA Is being an artist the secret behind running a Fortune 500 company? In this new episode Steven sits down again with the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky. Brian created ‘Airbed and Breakfast’ in 2007 with his college friend Joe Gebbia as a scheme to pay their rent. Cut to 2020, when Airbnb became a public company, with its initial public offering reaching $100 billion, one of the highest in history. Brian has been named by Forbes as one of America's Richest Entrepreneurs Under 40, and one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People. In this conversation Brian and Steven discuss topics, such as: His difficult childhood Always feeling like an outsider and different How his art teacher changed his life The way industrial design shaped his career as a CEO Always wanting to design his own world Wanting to escape his childhood His work addiction Working as a way of finding love How success is isolating What no one told him about success The need to fight to be connected with people Why success won't fix you How Obama changed his life The life changing impact of one text message His biggest regret The impact of Walt Disney upon him How creativity changes the world Airbnb initially just being a way to pay the rent How creativity beats data Why more companies need creativity and heart Why company culture is everything The importance of leaders as examples How your worst moments define you Airbnb’s fight for survival What he learned about true happiness The world’s loneliness pandemic Follow Brian: Instagram: https://bit.ly/46vt340 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3RSjGYo Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAirbnb CEO: “IT WAS SO DARK WE NEARLY DIED!”. I Was Lonely, Deeply Sad & Wanted To Be Loved! [INSPIRING!] Brian Chesky55d9b76e-5faa-4dc6-a5e5-92832e6fb7d6Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +00005899https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2023) As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2023)084fb816-d43e-41b8-8334-0c8cb43da419Mon, 09 Oct 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2023) As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2023)c5c1c1ad-0a1a-4e77-85f1-e2d3689a33f1Mon, 09 Oct 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2023) As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2023)34768abe-9899-4ac1-a892-b08f44c6388aMon, 09 Oct 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2023) As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2023)108aa261-540c-4762-b446-f279706512b0Mon, 09 Oct 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the Maccabean Revolt period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the tenth biblical period in our journey, which begins with the Greek oppression of the Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes, and ends with Herodian rule of the Holy Land. Jeff and Fr. Mike walk us through the key events of this period, highlighting the zealous response of the Maccabean family, the celebration of Hanukkah, and the heroic martyrdom of Jews who would not betray their religious identity in the midst of persecution. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 20232af6c9a9-58a9-46c5-a585-332c26085d4dMon, 09 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the Maccabean Revolt period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the tenth biblical period in our journey, which begins with the Greek oppression of the Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes, and ends with Herodian rule of the Holy Land. Jeff and Fr. Mike walk us through the key events of this period, highlighting the zealous response of the Maccabean family, the celebration of Hanukkah, and the heroic martyrdom of Jews who would not betray their religious identity in the midst of persecution. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 202399e00f3d-d331-43d6-b873-b81424b7759eMon, 09 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the Maccabean Revolt period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the tenth biblical period in our journey, which begins with the Greek oppression of the Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes, and ends with Herodian rule of the Holy Land. Jeff and Fr. Mike walk us through the key events of this period, highlighting the zealous response of the Maccabean family, the celebration of Hanukkah, and the heroic martyrdom of Jews who would not betray their religious identity in the midst of persecution. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023a33a8235-ead4-42a0-b827-a0fc801dc9c6Mon, 09 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the Maccabean Revolt period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the tenth biblical period in our journey, which begins with the Greek oppression of the Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes, and ends with Herodian rule of the Holy Land. Jeff and Fr. Mike walk us through the key events of this period, highlighting the zealous response of the Maccabean family, the celebration of Hanukkah, and the heroic martyrdom of Jews who would not betray their religious identity in the midst of persecution. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 202397069b47-5e9e-4e06-b9d8-a78e3aa51462Mon, 09 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: The Sunday Obligation Why are Catholics obligated to attend Mass every Sunday? The Catechism teaches us today about the centrality of the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist in the life of the Church. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Sunday Mass is at the heart of our worship because it is the participation in the representation of the Paschal Mystery. He invites us to honor the Sunday obligation out of love for Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2177-2183. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why are Catholics obligated to attend Mass every Sunday? The Catechism teaches us today about the centrality of the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist in the life of the Church. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Sunday Mass is at the heart of our worship because it is the participation in the representation of the Paschal Mystery. He invites us to honor the Sunday obligation out of love for Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2177-2183. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 282: The Sunday Obligation6a2fb5a4-287d-4847-8ce1-f260c3e79457Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExtra Gravy"Dad, can you pass the gravy, please?" said Noelle as she plopped a heaping serving of mashed potatoes on her plate. Mashed potatoes and gravy were one of her favorite side dishes, along with pumpkin pie, which was also on the table.Dad handed her the white pitcher. "You sure do like mashed potatoes.""Yeah, I guess I do," Noelle said as she poured the creamy gravy on her potatoes."Save some for me," Dad said with a laugh.Noelle set the pitcher of gravy back on the table. "I miss Mom.""I do too," Dad said. "But we should be thankful she was able to go and help Aunt Dawn for a while after her surgery. It'd be hard for Uncle Tim to do it all by himself.""I'm glad the operation went well," said Noelle. "I love Aunt Dawn.""And you've really helped get things done while Mom is away," said Dad. "It sure is nice to have the extra help around here, just like it is for Aunt Dawn to have Mom's extra help." "It's kind of like having extra gravy for mashed potatoes," said Noelle."What do you mean?" asked Dad."Well, it's not like you have to have it--mashed potatoes would be okay if you didn't. But it makes them taste so much better. Just like Mom helping Aunt Dawn--it makes things easier even though Aunt Dawn could have managed with just Uncle Tim's help.""And you have made things better for us around here," said Dad. "We would have managed even if you hadn't worked harder, but I'm so pleased that you did." Dad smiled at Noelle. "You know, the Bible says that a willingness and desire to help others points to the fact that we belong to Jesus. Because we know Him as our Savior, we have the Holy Spirit, who fills our hearts with His love. And both you and Mom have shown that love through your actions this week."Dad got up and went into the kitchen to do the dishes, and Noelle followed."I'll help," Noelle said as she began clearing the table."Well, I'd sure like the extra help," said Dad. "And it means much more to me than a little extra gravy on mashed potatoes!"-Sharon Lee Roberts

"Dad, can you pass the gravy, please?" said Noelle as she plopped a heaping serving of mashed potatoes on her plate. Mashed potatoes and gravy were one of her favorite side dishes, along with pumpkin pie, which was also on the table.Dad handed her the white pitcher. "You sure do like mashed potatoes.""Yeah, I guess I do," Noelle said as she poured the creamy gravy on her potatoes."Save some for me," Dad said with a laugh.Noelle set the pitcher of gravy back on the table. "I miss Mom.""I do too," Dad said. "But we should be thankful she was able to go and help Aunt Dawn for a while after her surgery. It'd be hard for Uncle Tim to do it all by himself.""I'm glad the operation went well," said Noelle. "I love Aunt Dawn.""And you've really helped get things done while Mom is away," said Dad. "It sure is nice to have the extra help around here, just like it is for Aunt Dawn to have Mom's extra help." "It's kind of like having extra gravy for mashed potatoes," said Noelle."What do you mean?" asked Dad."Well, it's not like you have to have it--mashed potatoes would be okay if you didn't. But it makes them taste so much better. Just like Mom helping Aunt Dawn--it makes things easier even though Aunt Dawn could have managed with just Uncle Tim's help.""And you have made things better for us around here," said Dad. "We would have managed even if you hadn't worked harder, but I'm so pleased that you did." Dad smiled at Noelle. "You know, the Bible says that a willingness and desire to help others points to the fact that we belong to Jesus. Because we know Him as our Savior, we have the Holy Spirit, who fills our hearts with His love. And both you and Mom have shown that love through your actions this week."Dad got up and went into the kitchen to do the dishes, and Noelle followed."I'll help," Noelle said as she began clearing the table."Well, I'd sure like the extra help," said Dad. "And it means much more to me than a little extra gravy on mashed potatoes!"-Sharon Lee Roberts

Extra Gravy770255f8-f178-47a4-b36d-d7282aa0a5b8Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExtra Gravy"Dad, can you pass the gravy, please?" said Noelle as she plopped a heaping serving of mashed potatoes on her plate. Mashed potatoes and gravy were one of her favorite side dishes, along with pumpkin pie, which was also on the table.Dad handed her the white pitcher. "You sure do like mashed potatoes.""Yeah, I guess I do," Noelle said as she poured the creamy gravy on her potatoes."Save some for me," Dad said with a laugh.Noelle set the pitcher of gravy back on the table. "I miss Mom.""I do too," Dad said. "But we should be thankful she was able to go and help Aunt Dawn for a while after her surgery. It'd be hard for Uncle Tim to do it all by himself.""I'm glad the operation went well," said Noelle. "I love Aunt Dawn.""And you've really helped get things done while Mom is away," said Dad. "It sure is nice to have the extra help around here, just like it is for Aunt Dawn to have Mom's extra help." "It's kind of like having extra gravy for mashed potatoes," said Noelle."What do you mean?" asked Dad."Well, it's not like you have to have it--mashed potatoes would be okay if you didn't. But it makes them taste so much better. Just like Mom helping Aunt Dawn--it makes things easier even though Aunt Dawn could have managed with just Uncle Tim's help.""And you have made things better for us around here," said Dad. "We would have managed even if you hadn't worked harder, but I'm so pleased that you did." Dad smiled at Noelle. "You know, the Bible says that a willingness and desire to help others points to the fact that we belong to Jesus. Because we know Him as our Savior, we have the Holy Spirit, who fills our hearts with His love. And both you and Mom have shown that love through your actions this week."Dad got up and went into the kitchen to do the dishes, and Noelle followed."I'll help," Noelle said as she began clearing the table."Well, I'd sure like the extra help," said Dad. "And it means much more to me than a little extra gravy on mashed potatoes!"-Sharon Lee Roberts

"Dad, can you pass the gravy, please?" said Noelle as she plopped a heaping serving of mashed potatoes on her plate. Mashed potatoes and gravy were one of her favorite side dishes, along with pumpkin pie, which was also on the table.Dad handed her the white pitcher. "You sure do like mashed potatoes.""Yeah, I guess I do," Noelle said as she poured the creamy gravy on her potatoes."Save some for me," Dad said with a laugh.Noelle set the pitcher of gravy back on the table. "I miss Mom.""I do too," Dad said. "But we should be thankful she was able to go and help Aunt Dawn for a while after her surgery. It'd be hard for Uncle Tim to do it all by himself.""I'm glad the operation went well," said Noelle. "I love Aunt Dawn.""And you've really helped get things done while Mom is away," said Dad. "It sure is nice to have the extra help around here, just like it is for Aunt Dawn to have Mom's extra help." "It's kind of like having extra gravy for mashed potatoes," said Noelle."What do you mean?" asked Dad."Well, it's not like you have to have it--mashed potatoes would be okay if you didn't. But it makes them taste so much better. Just like Mom helping Aunt Dawn--it makes things easier even though Aunt Dawn could have managed with just Uncle Tim's help.""And you have made things better for us around here," said Dad. "We would have managed even if you hadn't worked harder, but I'm so pleased that you did." Dad smiled at Noelle. "You know, the Bible says that a willingness and desire to help others points to the fact that we belong to Jesus. Because we know Him as our Savior, we have the Holy Spirit, who fills our hearts with His love. And both you and Mom have shown that love through your actions this week."Dad got up and went into the kitchen to do the dishes, and Noelle followed."I'll help," Noelle said as she began clearing the table."Well, I'd sure like the extra help," said Dad. "And it means much more to me than a little extra gravy on mashed potatoes!"-Sharon Lee Roberts

Extra Gravydb3e3103-f0ad-41cd-93cf-71c68ef1ecb7Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: The Sunday Obligation Why are Catholics obligated to attend Mass every Sunday? The Catechism teaches us today about the centrality of the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist in the life of the Church. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Sunday Mass is at the heart of our worship because it is the participation in the representation of the Paschal Mystery. He invites us to honor the Sunday obligation out of love for Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2177-2183. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Why are Catholics obligated to attend Mass every Sunday? The Catechism teaches us today about the centrality of the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist in the life of the Church. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Sunday Mass is at the heart of our worship because it is the participation in the representation of the Paschal Mystery. He invites us to honor the Sunday obligation out of love for Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2177-2183. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 282: The Sunday Obligation2f8f5f8c-dcb9-45ac-942d-7526c1a39d17Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Good and Evil (2023) Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 281: Good and Evil (2023)efb9a855-cadc-4ffd-b2b7-b78ba84e71f1Sun, 08 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Good and Evil (2023) Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 281: Good and Evil (2023)b5ed02f1-a6b6-43de-b70b-5c01867d128bSun, 08 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Good and Evil (2023) Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 281: Good and Evil (2023)7102c395-6848-469f-abb4-ccec24364dfaSun, 08 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Good and Evil (2023) Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 281: Good and Evil (2023)ee12a092-d482-49e9-b5de-3368948a7530Sun, 08 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Keep Holy the Lord’s Day We begin exploring the third commandment and learn about rest and worship concerning the Lord’s Day. The Catechism points out that God models what he wants for us as he also rested on the seventh day. Fr. Mike explains the importance of prioritizing rest for ourselves because we are free and no longer enslaved people. The Catechism describes how we are to keep the Lord’s Day holy with “outward, visible, public, and regular worship ‘as a sign of his universal beneficence to all.’” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2168-2176. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin exploring the third commandment and learn about rest and worship concerning the Lord’s Day. The Catechism points out that God models what he wants for us as he also rested on the seventh day. Fr. Mike explains the importance of prioritizing rest for ourselves because we are free and no longer enslaved people. The Catechism describes how we are to keep the Lord’s Day holy with “outward, visible, public, and regular worship ‘as a sign of his universal beneficence to all.’” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2168-2176. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 281: Keep Holy the Lord’s Day51254376-e607-49df-a09a-b31b5ace09cfSun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Kite"My church is having a picnic in the park on Saturday," Caleb told his new neighbor as the boys worked on making a kite together. "Wanna come? There will be food and games, and you can meet some of the kids I go to church with.""Nah," replied Arjun, tying the last ribbon to the kite's tail. "I'm not really interested in church. My dad says there isn't any God, and I think he's right. When I lived in India, I saw lots of people worship statues that couldn't do anything. Here people worship a God you can't even see, and that doesn't make sense to me either."Caleb's heart sank. How can I explain that God is real, even though we can't see Him? he wondered. "Let's see if this masterpiece will fly," Arjun said, changing the subject. Together the boys ran across the yard. Caleb felt the string pull tight as Arjun let go of the kite. He turned to watch it soar high into the air. "Wow!" exclaimed Arjun. "We did it!"After a while, Caleb handed the string to his friend. "Here, you try it for a while." Arjun eagerly took the line.For a while the boys flew their new kite, passing it back and forth. At last Arjun pulled it in. "That was so cool! It was almost like someone was holding it up there."Caleb grinned. "Yeah. Who do you suppose was doing that? I didn't see anybody or anything holding it up."Arjun laughed. "You can't see the wind, but it holds up the kite and keeps it flying. You can't see it, but you can see what it does!""Just like you can't see God," Caleb pointed out. "But He's there too, and you can see what He does. Just look at everything in nature--the sun, moon, trees, birds, your dog, your family, yourself. God made them all. And you can see what He does in people's lives too. People at my church are always talking about how knowing Jesus has changed them and how He fills them with love and peace. Could anyone else do that?"Arjun was silent for a moment. "Maybe you're right," he said at last. "I'll have to think about it."-Jean A. Burns

"My church is having a picnic in the park on Saturday," Caleb told his new neighbor as the boys worked on making a kite together. "Wanna come? There will be food and games, and you can meet some of the kids I go to church with.""Nah," replied Arjun, tying the last ribbon to the kite's tail. "I'm not really interested in church. My dad says there isn't any God, and I think he's right. When I lived in India, I saw lots of people worship statues that couldn't do anything. Here people worship a God you can't even see, and that doesn't make sense to me either."Caleb's heart sank. How can I explain that God is real, even though we can't see Him? he wondered. "Let's see if this masterpiece will fly," Arjun said, changing the subject. Together the boys ran across the yard. Caleb felt the string pull tight as Arjun let go of the kite. He turned to watch it soar high into the air. "Wow!" exclaimed Arjun. "We did it!"After a while, Caleb handed the string to his friend. "Here, you try it for a while." Arjun eagerly took the line.For a while the boys flew their new kite, passing it back and forth. At last Arjun pulled it in. "That was so cool! It was almost like someone was holding it up there."Caleb grinned. "Yeah. Who do you suppose was doing that? I didn't see anybody or anything holding it up."Arjun laughed. "You can't see the wind, but it holds up the kite and keeps it flying. You can't see it, but you can see what it does!""Just like you can't see God," Caleb pointed out. "But He's there too, and you can see what He does. Just look at everything in nature--the sun, moon, trees, birds, your dog, your family, yourself. God made them all. And you can see what He does in people's lives too. People at my church are always talking about how knowing Jesus has changed them and how He fills them with love and peace. Could anyone else do that?"Arjun was silent for a moment. "Maybe you're right," he said at last. "I'll have to think about it."-Jean A. Burns

The Kiteb7bc03b7-1db9-49fc-897f-079f7a97311dSun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Kite"My church is having a picnic in the park on Saturday," Caleb told his new neighbor as the boys worked on making a kite together. "Wanna come? There will be food and games, and you can meet some of the kids I go to church with.""Nah," replied Arjun, tying the last ribbon to the kite's tail. "I'm not really interested in church. My dad says there isn't any God, and I think he's right. When I lived in India, I saw lots of people worship statues that couldn't do anything. Here people worship a God you can't even see, and that doesn't make sense to me either."Caleb's heart sank. How can I explain that God is real, even though we can't see Him? he wondered. "Let's see if this masterpiece will fly," Arjun said, changing the subject. Together the boys ran across the yard. Caleb felt the string pull tight as Arjun let go of the kite. He turned to watch it soar high into the air. "Wow!" exclaimed Arjun. "We did it!"After a while, Caleb handed the string to his friend. "Here, you try it for a while." Arjun eagerly took the line.For a while the boys flew their new kite, passing it back and forth. At last Arjun pulled it in. "That was so cool! It was almost like someone was holding it up there."Caleb grinned. "Yeah. Who do you suppose was doing that? I didn't see anybody or anything holding it up."Arjun laughed. "You can't see the wind, but it holds up the kite and keeps it flying. You can't see it, but you can see what it does!""Just like you can't see God," Caleb pointed out. "But He's there too, and you can see what He does. Just look at everything in nature--the sun, moon, trees, birds, your dog, your family, yourself. God made them all. And you can see what He does in people's lives too. People at my church are always talking about how knowing Jesus has changed them and how He fills them with love and peace. Could anyone else do that?"Arjun was silent for a moment. "Maybe you're right," he said at last. "I'll have to think about it."-Jean A. Burns

"My church is having a picnic in the park on Saturday," Caleb told his new neighbor as the boys worked on making a kite together. "Wanna come? There will be food and games, and you can meet some of the kids I go to church with.""Nah," replied Arjun, tying the last ribbon to the kite's tail. "I'm not really interested in church. My dad says there isn't any God, and I think he's right. When I lived in India, I saw lots of people worship statues that couldn't do anything. Here people worship a God you can't even see, and that doesn't make sense to me either."Caleb's heart sank. How can I explain that God is real, even though we can't see Him? he wondered. "Let's see if this masterpiece will fly," Arjun said, changing the subject. Together the boys ran across the yard. Caleb felt the string pull tight as Arjun let go of the kite. He turned to watch it soar high into the air. "Wow!" exclaimed Arjun. "We did it!"After a while, Caleb handed the string to his friend. "Here, you try it for a while." Arjun eagerly took the line.For a while the boys flew their new kite, passing it back and forth. At last Arjun pulled it in. "That was so cool! It was almost like someone was holding it up there."Caleb grinned. "Yeah. Who do you suppose was doing that? I didn't see anybody or anything holding it up."Arjun laughed. "You can't see the wind, but it holds up the kite and keeps it flying. You can't see it, but you can see what it does!""Just like you can't see God," Caleb pointed out. "But He's there too, and you can see what He does. Just look at everything in nature--the sun, moon, trees, birds, your dog, your family, yourself. God made them all. And you can see what He does in people's lives too. People at my church are always talking about how knowing Jesus has changed them and how He fills them with love and peace. Could anyone else do that?"Arjun was silent for a moment. "Maybe you're right," he said at last. "I'll have to think about it."-Jean A. Burns

The Kite7c3c0dd8-5eb1-4855-a716-345a1a27ea90Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Keep Holy the Lord’s Day We begin exploring the third commandment and learn about rest and worship concerning the Lord’s Day. The Catechism points out that God models what he wants for us as he also rested on the seventh day. Fr. Mike explains the importance of prioritizing rest for ourselves because we are free and no longer enslaved people. The Catechism describes how we are to keep the Lord’s Day holy with “outward, visible, public, and regular worship ‘as a sign of his universal beneficence to all.’” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2168-2176. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin exploring the third commandment and learn about rest and worship concerning the Lord’s Day. The Catechism points out that God models what he wants for us as he also rested on the seventh day. Fr. Mike explains the importance of prioritizing rest for ourselves because we are free and no longer enslaved people. The Catechism describes how we are to keep the Lord’s Day holy with “outward, visible, public, and regular worship ‘as a sign of his universal beneficence to all.’” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2168-2176. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 281: Keep Holy the Lord’s Day63b45341-4f7c-479d-a5be-a95a2867e92bSun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/8/23 Lost: Have No Anxiety At All Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. What if? Or What is? Not knowing where we are, where we are going, or how to get there can be incredibly daunting. It can bring us to a place of worry and anxiety. We can be tempted to avoid the uncertainty and discomfort of the journey. By focusing on God's presence and blessings, we can have the courage to move. Mass Readings from October 8, 2023: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalms 80:9, 12-16, 19-20Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. What if? Or What is? Not knowing where we are, where we are going, or how to get there can be incredibly daunting. It can bring us to a place of worry and anxiety. We can be tempted to avoid the uncertainty and discomfort of the journey. By focusing on God's presence and blessings, we can have the courage to move. Mass Readings from October 8, 2023: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalms 80:9, 12-16, 19-20Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

full10/8/23 Lost: Have No Anxiety At All79e81394-f559-4348-aaa2-a4851c4675d6Sat, 07 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/8/23 Lost: Have No Anxiety At All Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. What if? Or What is? Not knowing where we are, where we are going, or how to get there can be incredibly daunting. It can bring us to a place of worry and anxiety. We can be tempted to avoid the uncertainty and discomfort of the journey. By focusing on God's presence and blessings, we can have the courage to move. Mass Readings from October 8, 2023: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalms 80:9, 12-16, 19-20Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. What if? Or What is? Not knowing where we are, where we are going, or how to get there can be incredibly daunting. It can bring us to a place of worry and anxiety. We can be tempted to avoid the uncertainty and discomfort of the journey. By focusing on God's presence and blessings, we can have the courage to move. Mass Readings from October 8, 2023: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalms 80:9, 12-16, 19-20Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

full10/8/23 Lost: Have No Anxiety At All5e5b5ed6-cfc9-4a9c-b963-c01c8cc335faSat, 07 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/8/23 Lost: Have No Anxiety At All Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. What if? Or What is? Not knowing where we are, where we are going, or how to get there can be incredibly daunting. It can bring us to a place of worry and anxiety. We can be tempted to avoid the uncertainty and discomfort of the journey. By focusing on God's presence and blessings, we can have the courage to move. Mass Readings from October 8, 2023: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalms 80:9, 12-16, 19-20Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. What if? Or What is? Not knowing where we are, where we are going, or how to get there can be incredibly daunting. It can bring us to a place of worry and anxiety. We can be tempted to avoid the uncertainty and discomfort of the journey. By focusing on God's presence and blessings, we can have the courage to move. Mass Readings from October 8, 2023: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalms 80:9, 12-16, 19-20Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

full10/8/23 Lost: Have No Anxiety At All6b5ba3fb-58e7-4f5f-868a-23d12ad72936Sat, 07 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2023) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Esther and the book of Nehemiah by reflecting on the journey and resilience of the Jewish people thus far in the story of salvation.Fr. Mike explains how, in our lives, we don’t always know how God is going to show up, but we know that he will be faithful. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 12, Esther 9-11, and Proverbs 21:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2023)0678c413-6f8f-495a-963b-e4cb016ad3b3Sat, 07 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2023) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Esther and the book of Nehemiah by reflecting on the journey and resilience of the Jewish people thus far in the story of salvation.Fr. Mike explains how, in our lives, we don’t always know how God is going to show up, but we know that he will be faithful. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 12, Esther 9-11, and Proverbs 21:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2023)eec35deb-8a11-4515-ba4e-9bc54ed3fc01Sat, 07 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2023) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Esther and the book of Nehemiah by reflecting on the journey and resilience of the Jewish people thus far in the story of salvation.Fr. Mike explains how, in our lives, we don’t always know how God is going to show up, but we know that he will be faithful. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 12, Esther 9-11, and Proverbs 21:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2023)6fc790aa-284a-4969-83d4-77ed3deb535dSat, 07 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2023) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Esther and the book of Nehemiah by reflecting on the journey and resilience of the Jewish people thus far in the story of salvation.Fr. Mike explains how, in our lives, we don’t always know how God is going to show up, but we know that he will be faithful. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 12, Esther 9-11, and Proverbs 21:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2023)b506a7b6-f130-4389-be82-12942a2337ebSat, 07 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The Christian Name What does it mean to bear the Christian name? The Catechism reminds us that in Baptism, we are given our Christian name, which is sacred. Our name represents the dignity of each of us and depicts how God loves us each uniquely. Fr. Mike explains that each time we make the Sign of the Cross, we call upon the Lord to bear witness to what we are about to do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2156-2167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to bear the Christian name? The Catechism reminds us that in Baptism, we are given our Christian name, which is sacred. Our name represents the dignity of each of us and depicts how God loves us each uniquely. Fr. Mike explains that each time we make the Sign of the Cross, we call upon the Lord to bear witness to what we are about to do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2156-2167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 280: The Christian Name 02c79fc5-5fc6-47ec-bca8-596ea70eba39Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBlock of WoodSoren quietly stepped onto the back porch where his grandpa was enjoying the sunshine. He watched as Grandpa began to shape the mustache of the wooden cowboy in his hands with his favorite knife."Carving again, Grandpa?" Soren asked.Grandpa looked up and smiled. "Good to see you, Soren. Have a seat and tell me about your day."Soren frowned and plopped down in a brown folding chair. "School was okay, I guess. Math is weird. I can't figure out this geometry stuff Mrs. Thompkins is trying to teach us. She keeps trying to explain it, but it's hard to pay attention, since I get kind of distracted sometimes.""Thinking about the treatments your mom is going through?" asked Grandpa.Soren nodded. "And Jasper told me today that he's moving because his dad got a new job. We won't be able to play together anymore. He'll be living too far away." Soren put his chin in his hands and frowned. "It seems like everything is going wrong all at once."Grandpa slowly scratched his chin and looked at the wooden figure in his hand. "Soren, when I decide to carve something, what do I start with?""A block of wood," Soren replied. "Right. I have to cut it, sand it, and carve it to make it a cowboy, or a bird, or whatever else I want it to be." Grandpa blew tiny flakes of wood off the cowboy's face. "That's what God is doing with you, buddy. Just like I work hard carving details on a figure to make it look just right, God is shaping you into the person He wants you to be, and He even uses the difficulties you face in life to do that. I know you're going through some tough times, but He can use them to teach you about patience and trust and other things that will help you grow in your relationship with Jesus. He loves you and promises to be with you all through your life--even in difficult times." Grandpa etched a couple more lines into the cowboy's mustache, then handed it to Soren. "Finished. He's all yours."Soren slowly ran his fingers across the cowboy's delicate wooden face and smiled.-Mike Dize

Soren quietly stepped onto the back porch where his grandpa was enjoying the sunshine. He watched as Grandpa began to shape the mustache of the wooden cowboy in his hands with his favorite knife."Carving again, Grandpa?" Soren asked.Grandpa looked up and smiled. "Good to see you, Soren. Have a seat and tell me about your day."Soren frowned and plopped down in a brown folding chair. "School was okay, I guess. Math is weird. I can't figure out this geometry stuff Mrs. Thompkins is trying to teach us. She keeps trying to explain it, but it's hard to pay attention, since I get kind of distracted sometimes.""Thinking about the treatments your mom is going through?" asked Grandpa.Soren nodded. "And Jasper told me today that he's moving because his dad got a new job. We won't be able to play together anymore. He'll be living too far away." Soren put his chin in his hands and frowned. "It seems like everything is going wrong all at once."Grandpa slowly scratched his chin and looked at the wooden figure in his hand. "Soren, when I decide to carve something, what do I start with?""A block of wood," Soren replied. "Right. I have to cut it, sand it, and carve it to make it a cowboy, or a bird, or whatever else I want it to be." Grandpa blew tiny flakes of wood off the cowboy's face. "That's what God is doing with you, buddy. Just like I work hard carving details on a figure to make it look just right, God is shaping you into the person He wants you to be, and He even uses the difficulties you face in life to do that. I know you're going through some tough times, but He can use them to teach you about patience and trust and other things that will help you grow in your relationship with Jesus. He loves you and promises to be with you all through your life--even in difficult times." Grandpa etched a couple more lines into the cowboy's mustache, then handed it to Soren. "Finished. He's all yours."Soren slowly ran his fingers across the cowboy's delicate wooden face and smiled.-Mike Dize

Block of Wooda29eb391-d3a0-42e2-8182-0ba1942d50acSat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBlock of WoodSoren quietly stepped onto the back porch where his grandpa was enjoying the sunshine. He watched as Grandpa began to shape the mustache of the wooden cowboy in his hands with his favorite knife."Carving again, Grandpa?" Soren asked.Grandpa looked up and smiled. "Good to see you, Soren. Have a seat and tell me about your day."Soren frowned and plopped down in a brown folding chair. "School was okay, I guess. Math is weird. I can't figure out this geometry stuff Mrs. Thompkins is trying to teach us. She keeps trying to explain it, but it's hard to pay attention, since I get kind of distracted sometimes.""Thinking about the treatments your mom is going through?" asked Grandpa.Soren nodded. "And Jasper told me today that he's moving because his dad got a new job. We won't be able to play together anymore. He'll be living too far away." Soren put his chin in his hands and frowned. "It seems like everything is going wrong all at once."Grandpa slowly scratched his chin and looked at the wooden figure in his hand. "Soren, when I decide to carve something, what do I start with?""A block of wood," Soren replied. "Right. I have to cut it, sand it, and carve it to make it a cowboy, or a bird, or whatever else I want it to be." Grandpa blew tiny flakes of wood off the cowboy's face. "That's what God is doing with you, buddy. Just like I work hard carving details on a figure to make it look just right, God is shaping you into the person He wants you to be, and He even uses the difficulties you face in life to do that. I know you're going through some tough times, but He can use them to teach you about patience and trust and other things that will help you grow in your relationship with Jesus. He loves you and promises to be with you all through your life--even in difficult times." Grandpa etched a couple more lines into the cowboy's mustache, then handed it to Soren. "Finished. He's all yours."Soren slowly ran his fingers across the cowboy's delicate wooden face and smiled.-Mike Dize

Soren quietly stepped onto the back porch where his grandpa was enjoying the sunshine. He watched as Grandpa began to shape the mustache of the wooden cowboy in his hands with his favorite knife."Carving again, Grandpa?" Soren asked.Grandpa looked up and smiled. "Good to see you, Soren. Have a seat and tell me about your day."Soren frowned and plopped down in a brown folding chair. "School was okay, I guess. Math is weird. I can't figure out this geometry stuff Mrs. Thompkins is trying to teach us. She keeps trying to explain it, but it's hard to pay attention, since I get kind of distracted sometimes.""Thinking about the treatments your mom is going through?" asked Grandpa.Soren nodded. "And Jasper told me today that he's moving because his dad got a new job. We won't be able to play together anymore. He'll be living too far away." Soren put his chin in his hands and frowned. "It seems like everything is going wrong all at once."Grandpa slowly scratched his chin and looked at the wooden figure in his hand. "Soren, when I decide to carve something, what do I start with?""A block of wood," Soren replied. "Right. I have to cut it, sand it, and carve it to make it a cowboy, or a bird, or whatever else I want it to be." Grandpa blew tiny flakes of wood off the cowboy's face. "That's what God is doing with you, buddy. Just like I work hard carving details on a figure to make it look just right, God is shaping you into the person He wants you to be, and He even uses the difficulties you face in life to do that. I know you're going through some tough times, but He can use them to teach you about patience and trust and other things that will help you grow in your relationship with Jesus. He loves you and promises to be with you all through your life--even in difficult times." Grandpa etched a couple more lines into the cowboy's mustache, then handed it to Soren. "Finished. He's all yours."Soren slowly ran his fingers across the cowboy's delicate wooden face and smiled.-Mike Dize

Block of Woodf4843254-e420-4ee7-bac4-ac31a6f3177eSat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The Christian Name What does it mean to bear the Christian name? The Catechism reminds us that in Baptism, we are given our Christian name, which is sacred. Our name represents the dignity of each of us and depicts how God loves us each uniquely. Fr. Mike explains that each time we make the Sign of the Cross, we call upon the Lord to bear witness to what we are about to do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2156-2167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to bear the Christian name? The Catechism reminds us that in Baptism, we are given our Christian name, which is sacred. Our name represents the dignity of each of us and depicts how God loves us each uniquely. Fr. Mike explains that each time we make the Sign of the Cross, we call upon the Lord to bear witness to what we are about to do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2156-2167. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 280: The Christian Name 4d72b1d1-ce49-4ce0-8e1d-1cc6126243f4Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBreak Ups & Soul Ties | Girls Gone Biblehappy friday our sweet little loves! todays episode is all things... break ups. how to get through break ups. what to do. what not to do. how to navigate heartbreak &amp; break up anxiety. what God says about your break up. we tell personal stories about our past break ups in hopes that you can get some insight on how to manage your own situation. we then touch on soul ties (the term soul ties has created a bit of debate within the christian community) videos and prayers we recommend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfbe4wfx7nc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtDeSisnLdg&amp;t=2559s we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

happy friday our sweet little loves! todays episode is all things... break ups. how to get through break ups. what to do. what not to do. how to navigate heartbreak &amp; break up anxiety. what God says about your break up. we tell personal stories about our past break ups in hopes that you can get some insight on how to manage your own situation. we then touch on soul ties (the term soul ties has created a bit of debate within the christian community) videos and prayers we recommend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfbe4wfx7nc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtDeSisnLdg&amp;t=2559s we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullBreak Ups & Soul Ties | Girls Gone Bible2c126df9-cc03-489f-8d53-5dde8e1b8a83Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:22:51 +00003609https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS1 EP3. Why Does My Story With GOD Look Different?Hey, y&#39;all ! On this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally, speaks about one of her favorite parables from the book of Matthew. We cover things like comparing our walk faith to others&#39;, special treatment from God, and judgement. We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.7M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y&#39;all ! On this week&#39;s episode our host, Ally, speaks about one of her favorite parables from the book of Matthew. We cover things like comparing our walk faith to others&#39;, special treatment from God, and judgement. We hope the Holy Spirit speaks to you as much as it spoke to us in this episode. :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost  _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (1.7M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS1 EP3. Why Does My Story With GOD Look Different?45d1ebcb-55ef-4013-a543-104d04486b73Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 130: Shopify's President: The 1 Skill You MUST Have To Thrive In Business: Harley Finkelstein In this moment, the President of Shopify, Harley Finkelstein, discusses why having a diverse skillset is the best way to stand out in your industry and a way of becoming invaluable. A lot of the time you may think that having diverse skills in the form of hobbies or curiosities are a waste of time and take attention away from your main area of focus or business. However, Harley believes that these skills are actually priceless for an entrepreneur and leader, so much so that he attended law school just to become a better entrepreneur.  Listen To The Full Episode Here - https://g2ul0.app.link/RVuTuSXMEDb Watch The Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Harley: https://www.instagram.com/harley/?hl=en https://harleyf.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the President of Shopify, Harley Finkelstein, discusses why having a diverse skillset is the best way to stand out in your industry and a way of becoming invaluable. A lot of the time you may think that having diverse skills in the form of hobbies or curiosities are a waste of time and take attention away from your main area of focus or business. However, Harley believes that these skills are actually priceless for an entrepreneur and leader, so much so that he attended law school just to become a better entrepreneur.  Listen To The Full Episode Here - https://g2ul0.app.link/RVuTuSXMEDb Watch The Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Harley: https://www.instagram.com/harley/?hl=en https://harleyf.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 130: Shopify's President: The 1 Skill You MUST Have To Thrive In Business: Harley Finkelstein 0fc2e87f-6d0b-46da-9a08-5db2fbbe4c26Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:24:00 +00001105https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2023) Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today’s chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, as well as our freedom to adopt or reject them. Today we read from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8, 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2023)fbef5523-3228-4858-9272-05adee76f416Fri, 06 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2023) Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today’s chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, as well as our freedom to adopt or reject them. Today we read from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8, 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2023)a82fe293-863f-43cb-b2fe-963295898734Fri, 06 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2023) Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today’s chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, as well as our freedom to adopt or reject them. Today we read from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8, 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2023)55444322-1248-4f8c-b133-986def8a006eFri, 06 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2023) Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today’s chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, as well as our freedom to adopt or reject them. Today we read from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8, 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2023)358cf124-360c-4eb5-9de2-794b85e74cb8Fri, 06 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: False Oaths Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the second commandment. Fr. Mike emphasizes that an oath engages the Lord’s name, and the Lord is the Lord of truth. We, therefore, have a duty as Christians to respect God’s name in matters of truth. He also emphasizes that everything we say is either in conformity to truth or in opposition to truth. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2150-2155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the second commandment. Fr. Mike emphasizes that an oath engages the Lord’s name, and the Lord is the Lord of truth. We, therefore, have a duty as Christians to respect God’s name in matters of truth. He also emphasizes that everything we say is either in conformity to truth or in opposition to truth. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2150-2155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 279: False Oathsb13ec7a1-570b-4e01-b9de-5e46081ba84fFri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Beautiful AppleLincoln woke up early, dressed quickly, and hurried down to eat breakfast. This was the big day he'd been looking forward to--his family was going to the county fair.When they arrived at the fair, Lincoln went to look at all the horses, cows, and other show animals. He rode the rides and threw darts at balloons and won a prize. As he and his family walked through the fairgrounds, he saw a booth selling caramel apples, and he decided to buy the biggest and best one he could find. So when it was almost time to go home, he ran to the booth at the far corner of the fair. "I came to buy a caramel apple," he told the woman behind the counter. "Can I pick out a big one?""Sure," she replied. "Which one would you like?"Lincoln carefully studied the apples on display. He pointed to a huge one, loaded with nuts and caramel, and the woman put it in a box so he could take it home.That evening, Lincoln settled down to eat his prized apple. He took a big bite. "Ughhh!" He ran to the kitchen for a paper towel."What's wrong, Lincoln?" asked Dad, looking up from a Sunday school lesson he was preparing on his computer."This apple was the biggest, best-looking caramel apple in the whole fair, but when I bit into it, I found a worm hole!" Lincoln exclaimed. "It's soft and mushy inside too." He looked at the apple sadly. "It looked so delicious, but it's no good. I'm going to have to dump the whole thing!"Dad nodded sympathetically. "That's too bad. It's the inside that counts, isn't it? This lesson I'm working on talks about that too. God says the same thing about us.""Us?" Lincoln looked at Dad in surprise."That's right," said Dad. "We can look good to others--we may even act nice--but the Bible says God looks at our hearts. He knows all our secret thoughts and feelings. He can see any sin we're trying to hide. That's why it's important to be good on the inside. That's why we need Jesus--so He can remove our sin and give us good, clean hearts."- Linda A. Prince

Lincoln woke up early, dressed quickly, and hurried down to eat breakfast. This was the big day he'd been looking forward to--his family was going to the county fair.When they arrived at the fair, Lincoln went to look at all the horses, cows, and other show animals. He rode the rides and threw darts at balloons and won a prize. As he and his family walked through the fairgrounds, he saw a booth selling caramel apples, and he decided to buy the biggest and best one he could find. So when it was almost time to go home, he ran to the booth at the far corner of the fair. "I came to buy a caramel apple," he told the woman behind the counter. "Can I pick out a big one?""Sure," she replied. "Which one would you like?"Lincoln carefully studied the apples on display. He pointed to a huge one, loaded with nuts and caramel, and the woman put it in a box so he could take it home.That evening, Lincoln settled down to eat his prized apple. He took a big bite. "Ughhh!" He ran to the kitchen for a paper towel."What's wrong, Lincoln?" asked Dad, looking up from a Sunday school lesson he was preparing on his computer."This apple was the biggest, best-looking caramel apple in the whole fair, but when I bit into it, I found a worm hole!" Lincoln exclaimed. "It's soft and mushy inside too." He looked at the apple sadly. "It looked so delicious, but it's no good. I'm going to have to dump the whole thing!"Dad nodded sympathetically. "That's too bad. It's the inside that counts, isn't it? This lesson I'm working on talks about that too. God says the same thing about us.""Us?" Lincoln looked at Dad in surprise."That's right," said Dad. "We can look good to others--we may even act nice--but the Bible says God looks at our hearts. He knows all our secret thoughts and feelings. He can see any sin we're trying to hide. That's why it's important to be good on the inside. That's why we need Jesus--so He can remove our sin and give us good, clean hearts."- Linda A. Prince

The Beautiful Appledd3dd249-c116-4363-ae0e-90f1e418b05eFri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Beautiful AppleLincoln woke up early, dressed quickly, and hurried down to eat breakfast. This was the big day he'd been looking forward to--his family was going to the county fair.When they arrived at the fair, Lincoln went to look at all the horses, cows, and other show animals. He rode the rides and threw darts at balloons and won a prize. As he and his family walked through the fairgrounds, he saw a booth selling caramel apples, and he decided to buy the biggest and best one he could find. So when it was almost time to go home, he ran to the booth at the far corner of the fair. "I came to buy a caramel apple," he told the woman behind the counter. "Can I pick out a big one?""Sure," she replied. "Which one would you like?"Lincoln carefully studied the apples on display. He pointed to a huge one, loaded with nuts and caramel, and the woman put it in a box so he could take it home.That evening, Lincoln settled down to eat his prized apple. He took a big bite. "Ughhh!" He ran to the kitchen for a paper towel."What's wrong, Lincoln?" asked Dad, looking up from a Sunday school lesson he was preparing on his computer."This apple was the biggest, best-looking caramel apple in the whole fair, but when I bit into it, I found a worm hole!" Lincoln exclaimed. "It's soft and mushy inside too." He looked at the apple sadly. "It looked so delicious, but it's no good. I'm going to have to dump the whole thing!"Dad nodded sympathetically. "That's too bad. It's the inside that counts, isn't it? This lesson I'm working on talks about that too. God says the same thing about us.""Us?" Lincoln looked at Dad in surprise."That's right," said Dad. "We can look good to others--we may even act nice--but the Bible says God looks at our hearts. He knows all our secret thoughts and feelings. He can see any sin we're trying to hide. That's why it's important to be good on the inside. That's why we need Jesus--so He can remove our sin and give us good, clean hearts."- Linda A. Prince

Lincoln woke up early, dressed quickly, and hurried down to eat breakfast. This was the big day he'd been looking forward to--his family was going to the county fair.When they arrived at the fair, Lincoln went to look at all the horses, cows, and other show animals. He rode the rides and threw darts at balloons and won a prize. As he and his family walked through the fairgrounds, he saw a booth selling caramel apples, and he decided to buy the biggest and best one he could find. So when it was almost time to go home, he ran to the booth at the far corner of the fair. "I came to buy a caramel apple," he told the woman behind the counter. "Can I pick out a big one?""Sure," she replied. "Which one would you like?"Lincoln carefully studied the apples on display. He pointed to a huge one, loaded with nuts and caramel, and the woman put it in a box so he could take it home.That evening, Lincoln settled down to eat his prized apple. He took a big bite. "Ughhh!" He ran to the kitchen for a paper towel."What's wrong, Lincoln?" asked Dad, looking up from a Sunday school lesson he was preparing on his computer."This apple was the biggest, best-looking caramel apple in the whole fair, but when I bit into it, I found a worm hole!" Lincoln exclaimed. "It's soft and mushy inside too." He looked at the apple sadly. "It looked so delicious, but it's no good. I'm going to have to dump the whole thing!"Dad nodded sympathetically. "That's too bad. It's the inside that counts, isn't it? This lesson I'm working on talks about that too. God says the same thing about us.""Us?" Lincoln looked at Dad in surprise."That's right," said Dad. "We can look good to others--we may even act nice--but the Bible says God looks at our hearts. He knows all our secret thoughts and feelings. He can see any sin we're trying to hide. That's why it's important to be good on the inside. That's why we need Jesus--so He can remove our sin and give us good, clean hearts."- Linda A. Prince

The Beautiful Apple84fb8a2f-6270-45ef-b15c-924d450fe47eFri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: False Oaths Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the second commandment. Fr. Mike emphasizes that an oath engages the Lord’s name, and the Lord is the Lord of truth. We, therefore, have a duty as Christians to respect God’s name in matters of truth. He also emphasizes that everything we say is either in conformity to truth or in opposition to truth. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2150-2155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the second commandment. Fr. Mike emphasizes that an oath engages the Lord’s name, and the Lord is the Lord of truth. We, therefore, have a duty as Christians to respect God’s name in matters of truth. He also emphasizes that everything we say is either in conformity to truth or in opposition to truth. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2150-2155. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 279: False Oaths63af54d4-589b-4df5-b323-d630fffe08f0Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen You’re Distracted in Prayer When you&#39;re first growing in prayer and developing your relationship with Jesus, it is worth the effort to fight distractions in prayer. The more you can focus on our Lord, the more fruit you can see from prayer, and the deeper a bond you can experience with Jesus. But, let&#39;s be real—distraction is inevitable. It&#39;s human. And our brains are hardwired, in some ways, to move on to &quot;the next thing&quot;. The Saints knew this, and there is an &quot;advanced solution&quot; to distraction in prayer—use it in prayer. Today, Fr. Mike tells us how.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When you&#39;re first growing in prayer and developing your relationship with Jesus, it is worth the effort to fight distractions in prayer. The more you can focus on our Lord, the more fruit you can see from prayer, and the deeper a bond you can experience with Jesus. But, let&#39;s be real—distraction is inevitable. It&#39;s human. And our brains are hardwired, in some ways, to move on to &quot;the next thing&quot;. The Saints knew this, and there is an &quot;advanced solution&quot; to distraction in prayer—use it in prayer. Today, Fr. Mike tells us how.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen You’re Distracted in Prayer71a0dff8-ecf5-4920-8d89-83d3028abc15Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen You’re Distracted in Prayer When you&#39;re first growing in prayer and developing your relationship with Jesus, it is worth the effort to fight distractions in prayer. The more you can focus on our Lord, the more fruit you can see from prayer, and the deeper a bond you can experience with Jesus. But, let&#39;s be real—distraction is inevitable. It&#39;s human. And our brains are hardwired, in some ways, to move on to &quot;the next thing&quot;. The Saints knew this, and there is an &quot;advanced solution&quot; to distraction in prayer—use it in prayer. Today, Fr. Mike tells us how.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When you&#39;re first growing in prayer and developing your relationship with Jesus, it is worth the effort to fight distractions in prayer. The more you can focus on our Lord, the more fruit you can see from prayer, and the deeper a bond you can experience with Jesus. But, let&#39;s be real—distraction is inevitable. It&#39;s human. And our brains are hardwired, in some ways, to move on to &quot;the next thing&quot;. The Saints knew this, and there is an &quot;advanced solution&quot; to distraction in prayer—use it in prayer. Today, Fr. Mike tells us how.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen You’re Distracted in Prayeradfbde02-7ca0-44fc-ae7b-e32cc22c939fThu, 05 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#835 - Psalms 96 – A New SongThis episode is part 73 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist encourages the people to sing a new song. What song have we sang for far too long that we need to give up in order to sing a new song to God? https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-96-a-new-song/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 73 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist encourages the people to sing a new song. What song have we sang for far too long that we need to give up in order to sing a new song to God? https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-96-a-new-song/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#835 - Psalms 96 – A New Song260aee18-fb78-4a49-b215-7fec6d88e174Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000851https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRediscovered Medieval Book Shares 42 Secrets of HappinessToday, John and Sam are joined by a Benedictine Monk from Australia, Fr. Robert Nixon, to discuss this lost book, the first time ever translated in English, by St. Albert the Great. St. Albert breaks apart 42 virtues needed to live a happy and good life. We discuss counterfeit virtues which are actually vices, and how to be aware of these in your own life. This book breaks apart these virtues in a way that is accessible and motivating to all. We finish with a conversation of how to get started and how it is easier then you think. The Paradise of the Soul: Forty-Two Virtues to Reach Heaven - https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-paradise-of-the-soul-forty-two-virtues-to-reach-heaven/ 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Including a talk with Gabe Castillo and dozens of other content) 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Fr Robert Nixon, OSB, JP, DMus, MEd, MTh, FTCL, FLCM, is on mission to bring the saints' wise words to life. Fr. Nixon joined the Benedictine Community of New Norcia in 2013 and was solemnly professed in 2017. Having studied composition, musicology, philosophy, literature and education, and after working for a period as a professional musician and educator, he entering the diocesan Seminary in Queensland, where he studied theology through ACU, gaining the Faculty Medal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John and Sam are joined by a Benedictine Monk from Australia, Fr. Robert Nixon, to discuss this lost book, the first time ever translated in English, by St. Albert the Great. St. Albert breaks apart 42 virtues needed to live a happy and good life. We discuss counterfeit virtues which are actually vices, and how to be aware of these in your own life. This book breaks apart these virtues in a way that is accessible and motivating to all. We finish with a conversation of how to get started and how it is easier then you think. The Paradise of the Soul: Forty-Two Virtues to Reach Heaven - https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-paradise-of-the-soul-forty-two-virtues-to-reach-heaven/ 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Including a talk with Gabe Castillo and dozens of other content) 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Fr Robert Nixon, OSB, JP, DMus, MEd, MTh, FTCL, FLCM, is on mission to bring the saints' wise words to life. Fr. Nixon joined the Benedictine Community of New Norcia in 2013 and was solemnly professed in 2017. Having studied composition, musicology, philosophy, literature and education, and after working for a period as a professional musician and educator, he entering the diocesan Seminary in Queensland, where he studied theology through ACU, gaining the Faculty Medal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRediscovered Medieval Book Shares 42 Secrets of Happinessb02a92a6-7497-49ef-80d1-ada2b7c3c204Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +00002574https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Food Doctor: "Extra Protein Is Making You Fatter!" The 6 Food Lies Everyone Still Believes! (Brand NEW Food Science) - Tim SpectorCoffee is good for you, but orange juice is bad for you, and supposedly ‘healthy’ food isn’t healthy. The food doctor is here to set the record straight on the perfect diet. In this new episode Steven sits down again with the world-renowned nutritional expert, Dr Tim Spector OBE. Dr Spector is Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College London, and is the director of the Twins UK study. He is also co-founder of the in-depth nutritional analysis company, Zoe. He is the author of the bestselling books, ‘Food for Life’ , ‘The Diet Myth’, and ‘Spoon Fed’. In this conversation Tim and Steven discuss topics, such as: Why he started talking in public about food His initial research focused on genes and obesity Starting to think about his own mortality The benefits of improving diet and gut health The diseases linked to poor nutrition How food impacts mood and energy Obesity only being a small side effect of poor diet The impact a poor diet can have in your future The importance of the speed and when you eat The impact of the menopause of the gut microbiome Why quality of food is more important than quantity Foods impact on fertility and libido Why supplements like protein are not necessary What is fibre How 95% people are not eating enough fibre Tim’s health hacks The importance of a healthy microbiome The benefits of fermented food Why different countries have better gut microbiomes The negative impacts of Ultra Processed Foods Why unhealthy snacking can impact a healthy diet The worst time for snacking How there is a snack epidemic and the need to change it Why healthy food doesn’t have health labels Perfect food habits The need to follow the 80/20 principle around diet Why coffee is good for you and improves your health How coffee is better for you than orange juice What diet advice has he changed his mind on Why drinking lots of water is not necessary Tim’s daily food routine Why certain fruits are better for you than others How there needs to be more nuisance to diet advice Why the carnivore diet is wrong Is artificial sweetener worse than sugar The truth about weight loss and need for sustainability His thoughts on Ozempic The need to stop thinking about calories and focus on food quality The benefits and negatives of not drinking alcohol The link between sleep and the microbiome His views on fasting You can purchase Tim’s most recent book, ‘Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well’, here: https://amzn.to/3QT9AVW Follow Tim: Instagram: https://bit.ly/46vt340 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3VG0zil You can listen to Zoe's podcast here: https://link.chtbl.com/RYf17sA7 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coffee is good for you, but orange juice is bad for you, and supposedly ‘healthy’ food isn’t healthy. The food doctor is here to set the record straight on the perfect diet. In this new episode Steven sits down again with the world-renowned nutritional expert, Dr Tim Spector OBE. Dr Spector is Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College London, and is the director of the Twins UK study. He is also co-founder of the in-depth nutritional analysis company, Zoe. He is the author of the bestselling books, ‘Food for Life’ , ‘The Diet Myth’, and ‘Spoon Fed’. In this conversation Tim and Steven discuss topics, such as: Why he started talking in public about food His initial research focused on genes and obesity Starting to think about his own mortality The benefits of improving diet and gut health The diseases linked to poor nutrition How food impacts mood and energy Obesity only being a small side effect of poor diet The impact a poor diet can have in your future The importance of the speed and when you eat The impact of the menopause of the gut microbiome Why quality of food is more important than quantity Foods impact on fertility and libido Why supplements like protein are not necessary What is fibre How 95% people are not eating enough fibre Tim’s health hacks The importance of a healthy microbiome The benefits of fermented food Why different countries have better gut microbiomes The negative impacts of Ultra Processed Foods Why unhealthy snacking can impact a healthy diet The worst time for snacking How there is a snack epidemic and the need to change it Why healthy food doesn’t have health labels Perfect food habits The need to follow the 80/20 principle around diet Why coffee is good for you and improves your health How coffee is better for you than orange juice What diet advice has he changed his mind on Why drinking lots of water is not necessary Tim’s daily food routine Why certain fruits are better for you than others How there needs to be more nuisance to diet advice Why the carnivore diet is wrong Is artificial sweetener worse than sugar The truth about weight loss and need for sustainability His thoughts on Ozempic The need to stop thinking about calories and focus on food quality The benefits and negatives of not drinking alcohol The link between sleep and the microbiome His views on fasting You can purchase Tim’s most recent book, ‘Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well’, here: https://amzn.to/3QT9AVW Follow Tim: Instagram: https://bit.ly/46vt340 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3VG0zil You can listen to Zoe's podcast here: https://link.chtbl.com/RYf17sA7 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Food Doctor: "Extra Protein Is Making You Fatter!" The 6 Food Lies Everyone Still Believes! (Brand NEW Food Science) - Tim Spector8bb6df58-cd4e-4e31-b3e9-297c92b77443Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +00006476https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: Power in Weakness (2023) Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 278: Power in Weakness (2023)44d6dc82-7c62-4e9f-a46f-7270162d426eThu, 05 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: Power in Weakness (2023) Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 278: Power in Weakness (2023)9c638a87-c0f4-4aa3-abe0-02ff4a0e8722Thu, 05 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: Power in Weakness (2023) Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 278: Power in Weakness (2023)fca034f3-74ab-4a4f-911c-604d0c47986aThu, 05 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: Power in Weakness (2023) Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 278: Power in Weakness (2023)bd9f0bcb-cd5a-44a5-8b45-f117c8f03c33Thu, 05 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: The Second Commandment We begin our examination of the second commandment, to not take the Lord’s name in vain. Fr. Mike emphasizes that God has revealed his sacred name to us, and it is our duty to treat that name with reverence. He also emphasizes just how easy it is for us to take the Lord’s name in vain in our day and age, and how vitally important it is for us to treat his holy name with respect. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2142-2149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin our examination of the second commandment, to not take the Lord’s name in vain. Fr. Mike emphasizes that God has revealed his sacred name to us, and it is our duty to treat that name with reverence. He also emphasizes just how easy it is for us to take the Lord’s name in vain in our day and age, and how vitally important it is for us to treat his holy name with respect. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2142-2149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 278: The Second Commandmentd069abd9-e4bf-4f5c-9a70-92b0e93fbfc2Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Memory BoxWhenever Gabriella visited her grandparents, Grandma usually called her into the kitchen to help prepare a snack. But Grandma didn't call her today. Gabriella sighed as she rocked slowly in her grandmother's favorite chair. "How's school going?" asked Grandpa."Okay." Gabriella looked at the wall where a picture of her grandparents was hanging. She closed her eyes tightly and wished Grandma would be standing there when she opened them. But that couldn't happen, of course."You miss Grandma, don't you?" Grandpa asked quietly. A tear slid down Gabriella's cheek. "I miss her too," said Grandpa. "Sometimes I want to call out to her to talk with her. It's hard to accept the fact that she isn't here anymore." He opened the drawer of a table and pulled out a box. "When I feel especially sad, I look through this memory box. As each picture or item brings back memories, I thank God for the special times--and the ordinary ones--I could spend with Grandma."Grandpa held out the box, and Gabriella took it. "Oh, here's a picture of Grandma planting flowers out front!" Gabriella said. "And here's one I drew of them." Gabriella and Grandpa talked a little about the lovely garden Grandma had each year."Shall we thank God for that?" asked Grandpa. Gabriella nodded, and Grandpa prayed, "Jesus, thank you so much for Grandma and for the time You allowed us to share with her. Thank you for the memory of the beautiful gardens she planted. We miss her so much, but we know she's with You now. We thank You for that too, and for the hope we have knowing we'll see Grandma again one day when you raise all those who know you from the dead. Help us remember that you're with us, and give us strength and comfort." A few tears wet Grandpa's face, and he hugged Gabriella very tightly."I have an idea," said Gabriella. She went to the kitchen, and Grandpa followed. He smiled as Gabriella began putting crackers and cheese on a plate, just like Grandma used to do. "Grandma used to tell funny stories when we were in the kitchen together," Gabriella said with a grin. "The funniest one was about how she met you." She giggled and gave Grandpa a hug. "I'll tell you what she said."- Nance E. Keyes

Whenever Gabriella visited her grandparents, Grandma usually called her into the kitchen to help prepare a snack. But Grandma didn't call her today. Gabriella sighed as she rocked slowly in her grandmother's favorite chair. "How's school going?" asked Grandpa."Okay." Gabriella looked at the wall where a picture of her grandparents was hanging. She closed her eyes tightly and wished Grandma would be standing there when she opened them. But that couldn't happen, of course."You miss Grandma, don't you?" Grandpa asked quietly. A tear slid down Gabriella's cheek. "I miss her too," said Grandpa. "Sometimes I want to call out to her to talk with her. It's hard to accept the fact that she isn't here anymore." He opened the drawer of a table and pulled out a box. "When I feel especially sad, I look through this memory box. As each picture or item brings back memories, I thank God for the special times--and the ordinary ones--I could spend with Grandma."Grandpa held out the box, and Gabriella took it. "Oh, here's a picture of Grandma planting flowers out front!" Gabriella said. "And here's one I drew of them." Gabriella and Grandpa talked a little about the lovely garden Grandma had each year."Shall we thank God for that?" asked Grandpa. Gabriella nodded, and Grandpa prayed, "Jesus, thank you so much for Grandma and for the time You allowed us to share with her. Thank you for the memory of the beautiful gardens she planted. We miss her so much, but we know she's with You now. We thank You for that too, and for the hope we have knowing we'll see Grandma again one day when you raise all those who know you from the dead. Help us remember that you're with us, and give us strength and comfort." A few tears wet Grandpa's face, and he hugged Gabriella very tightly."I have an idea," said Gabriella. She went to the kitchen, and Grandpa followed. He smiled as Gabriella began putting crackers and cheese on a plate, just like Grandma used to do. "Grandma used to tell funny stories when we were in the kitchen together," Gabriella said with a grin. "The funniest one was about how she met you." She giggled and gave Grandpa a hug. "I'll tell you what she said."- Nance E. Keyes

The Memory Box7d4794d1-7e7c-4c1e-9fbd-f81aca6936aeThu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Memory BoxWhenever Gabriella visited her grandparents, Grandma usually called her into the kitchen to help prepare a snack. But Grandma didn't call her today. Gabriella sighed as she rocked slowly in her grandmother's favorite chair. "How's school going?" asked Grandpa."Okay." Gabriella looked at the wall where a picture of her grandparents was hanging. She closed her eyes tightly and wished Grandma would be standing there when she opened them. But that couldn't happen, of course."You miss Grandma, don't you?" Grandpa asked quietly. A tear slid down Gabriella's cheek. "I miss her too," said Grandpa. "Sometimes I want to call out to her to talk with her. It's hard to accept the fact that she isn't here anymore." He opened the drawer of a table and pulled out a box. "When I feel especially sad, I look through this memory box. As each picture or item brings back memories, I thank God for the special times--and the ordinary ones--I could spend with Grandma."Grandpa held out the box, and Gabriella took it. "Oh, here's a picture of Grandma planting flowers out front!" Gabriella said. "And here's one I drew of them." Gabriella and Grandpa talked a little about the lovely garden Grandma had each year."Shall we thank God for that?" asked Grandpa. Gabriella nodded, and Grandpa prayed, "Jesus, thank you so much for Grandma and for the time You allowed us to share with her. Thank you for the memory of the beautiful gardens she planted. We miss her so much, but we know she's with You now. We thank You for that too, and for the hope we have knowing we'll see Grandma again one day when you raise all those who know you from the dead. Help us remember that you're with us, and give us strength and comfort." A few tears wet Grandpa's face, and he hugged Gabriella very tightly."I have an idea," said Gabriella. She went to the kitchen, and Grandpa followed. He smiled as Gabriella began putting crackers and cheese on a plate, just like Grandma used to do. "Grandma used to tell funny stories when we were in the kitchen together," Gabriella said with a grin. "The funniest one was about how she met you." She giggled and gave Grandpa a hug. "I'll tell you what she said."- Nance E. Keyes

Whenever Gabriella visited her grandparents, Grandma usually called her into the kitchen to help prepare a snack. But Grandma didn't call her today. Gabriella sighed as she rocked slowly in her grandmother's favorite chair. "How's school going?" asked Grandpa."Okay." Gabriella looked at the wall where a picture of her grandparents was hanging. She closed her eyes tightly and wished Grandma would be standing there when she opened them. But that couldn't happen, of course."You miss Grandma, don't you?" Grandpa asked quietly. A tear slid down Gabriella's cheek. "I miss her too," said Grandpa. "Sometimes I want to call out to her to talk with her. It's hard to accept the fact that she isn't here anymore." He opened the drawer of a table and pulled out a box. "When I feel especially sad, I look through this memory box. As each picture or item brings back memories, I thank God for the special times--and the ordinary ones--I could spend with Grandma."Grandpa held out the box, and Gabriella took it. "Oh, here's a picture of Grandma planting flowers out front!" Gabriella said. "And here's one I drew of them." Gabriella and Grandpa talked a little about the lovely garden Grandma had each year."Shall we thank God for that?" asked Grandpa. Gabriella nodded, and Grandpa prayed, "Jesus, thank you so much for Grandma and for the time You allowed us to share with her. Thank you for the memory of the beautiful gardens she planted. We miss her so much, but we know she's with You now. We thank You for that too, and for the hope we have knowing we'll see Grandma again one day when you raise all those who know you from the dead. Help us remember that you're with us, and give us strength and comfort." A few tears wet Grandpa's face, and he hugged Gabriella very tightly."I have an idea," said Gabriella. She went to the kitchen, and Grandpa followed. He smiled as Gabriella began putting crackers and cheese on a plate, just like Grandma used to do. "Grandma used to tell funny stories when we were in the kitchen together," Gabriella said with a grin. "The funniest one was about how she met you." She giggled and gave Grandpa a hug. "I'll tell you what she said."- Nance E. Keyes

The Memory Box02a52a20-afdf-4ad1-b977-fd37b12d511cThu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: The Second Commandment We begin our examination of the second commandment, to not take the Lord’s name in vain. Fr. Mike emphasizes that God has revealed his sacred name to us, and it is our duty to treat that name with reverence. He also emphasizes just how easy it is for us to take the Lord’s name in vain in our day and age, and how vitally important it is for us to treat his holy name with respect. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2142-2149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin our examination of the second commandment, to not take the Lord’s name in vain. Fr. Mike emphasizes that God has revealed his sacred name to us, and it is our duty to treat that name with reverence. He also emphasizes just how easy it is for us to take the Lord’s name in vain in our day and age, and how vitally important it is for us to treat his holy name with respect. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2142-2149. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 278: The Second Commandmentf0a317b7-11ea-419a-9506-8751da24f10cThu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#507 Understanding Church Councils - Paul SenzChurch councils have shaped and formed the Faith for every living Christian, whether Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant. So what is the basis for the councils, and what do we make of their teaching. We get answers from Paul Senz, author of &#8220;Church Councils: 100 Questions and Answers.&#8221; Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and this time we welcome Paul Senz, the author of Church Councils: 100 Questions and Answers, a new book from Catholic Answers Press. And i…

Church councils have shaped and formed the Faith for every living Christian, whether Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant. So what is the basis for the councils, and what do we make of their teaching. We get answers from Paul Senz, author of &#8220;Church Councils: 100 Questions and Answers.&#8221; Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and this time we welcome Paul Senz, the author of Church Councils: 100 Questions and Answers, a new book from Catholic Answers Press. And i…

#507 Understanding Church Councils - Paul Senze7798216-2123-4182-98db-755fca8afa85Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#301 Elijah in the Whirlwind; Elijah part 92 Kings 2:1- 15 This is our last Elijah episode! I’m so glad you followed along. I hope that it was fun to learn about his life and learn more about who God  is through them.  Today we hear God call Elijah up to heaven in a spectacular way. Join us as we hear what is was like for Elisha to witness this and hear what it showed us about God’s character.  For the bonus content that follows the episode or to Connect with me, go here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ To receive the FREE Read-A-Loud pdf book and audio go here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/about-5 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Kings 2:1- 15 This is our last Elijah episode! I’m so glad you followed along. I hope that it was fun to learn about his life and learn more about who God  is through them.  Today we hear God call Elijah up to heaven in a spectacular way. Join us as we hear what is was like for Elisha to witness this and hear what it showed us about God’s character.  For the bonus content that follows the episode or to Connect with me, go here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ To receive the FREE Read-A-Loud pdf book and audio go here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/about-5 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#301 Elijah in the Whirlwind; Elijah part 973fbd7ca-3138-4d4d-9675-48177cc713f9Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000990https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Such a Time as This (2023) Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 277: Such a Time as This (2023)30a3adb7-1f45-45f5-be6b-d0a7c4484ef7Wed, 04 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Such a Time as This (2023) Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 277: Such a Time as This (2023)3af2f7d1-f7f5-45a6-a06f-ad3ec17b38fdWed, 04 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Such a Time as This (2023) Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 277: Such a Time as This (2023)5bd36686-bc17-4a11-a6f7-3f98f932fa0fWed, 04 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Such a Time as This (2023) Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 277: Such a Time as This (2023)233171c9-07d3-4e8a-8ef5-340cf4f4672aWed, 04 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Agnosticism and Graven Images As we reach the conclusion of the section on the first commandment, we end by taking a closer look at agnosticism and graven images. Fr. Mike unpacks the different forms that agnosticism can take. He also examines the veneration of images, and its relation to the first commandment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2127-2141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we reach the conclusion of the section on the first commandment, we end by taking a closer look at agnosticism and graven images. Fr. Mike unpacks the different forms that agnosticism can take. He also examines the veneration of images, and its relation to the first commandment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2127-2141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 277: Agnosticism and Graven Images022e659d-cbf8-4962-bf4a-039a481e568fWed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSafe in the BoatRiley watched the smooth, tranquil surface of the water as she and her grandfather drifted across the lake in his boat. Suddenly, twenty or thirty fish leaped out of the water all around Riley, a cauldron of boiling activity. Riley was terrified. What unseen enemy could be so frightening that it could catapult so many fish into the air? She quickly turned toward her grandfather, who was fishing from the opposite side of the boat with his back to her."Grandpa!" Riley cried. "What was that?""What was what? Did you see an alligator?" he asked, chuckling."I didn't see what it was, but something made the fish jump all around me!"Just then something thumped the boat from below, sending them rocking back and forth. Riley screamed and clutched the railing next to her. Grandpa turned around, startled, and peered out across the water. "I heard on the news that someone spotted an alligator in this lake, but they never come this far north. I didn't believe it," said Grandpa, rapidly reeling in his fishing line. "Maybe it was an alligator." He saw the petrified expression on Riley's face and smiled. "But you don't need to be afraid, Riley." "Are you sure about that?" asked Riley as she gripped the railing tighter."Quite sure. This boat is too big and the sides rise too high above the water for an alligator to get in." Grandpa started the motor and began steering the boat to another part of the lake. "And besides, this boat isn't the only thing keeping us safe.""It's not?" Riley asked in a shaky voice.Grandpa shook his head. "God is with us." He smiled at Riley reassuringly. "The Bible says that no matter what happens, we are safe in His hands. Because you and I both trust in Jesus, nothing can separate us from Him. Even if something terrible were to happen to us, we can have peace knowing that Jesus has saved us from our worst enemies of all--sin, death, and Satan. He is like this boat--He protects our souls just as surely as this strong boat hull keeps us safe from alligators."Riley relaxed a little, but continued to hold on to the railing. She was not going to stick even her pinky out of the boat!- Vicky Kaseorg

Riley watched the smooth, tranquil surface of the water as she and her grandfather drifted across the lake in his boat. Suddenly, twenty or thirty fish leaped out of the water all around Riley, a cauldron of boiling activity. Riley was terrified. What unseen enemy could be so frightening that it could catapult so many fish into the air? She quickly turned toward her grandfather, who was fishing from the opposite side of the boat with his back to her."Grandpa!" Riley cried. "What was that?""What was what? Did you see an alligator?" he asked, chuckling."I didn't see what it was, but something made the fish jump all around me!"Just then something thumped the boat from below, sending them rocking back and forth. Riley screamed and clutched the railing next to her. Grandpa turned around, startled, and peered out across the water. "I heard on the news that someone spotted an alligator in this lake, but they never come this far north. I didn't believe it," said Grandpa, rapidly reeling in his fishing line. "Maybe it was an alligator." He saw the petrified expression on Riley's face and smiled. "But you don't need to be afraid, Riley." "Are you sure about that?" asked Riley as she gripped the railing tighter."Quite sure. This boat is too big and the sides rise too high above the water for an alligator to get in." Grandpa started the motor and began steering the boat to another part of the lake. "And besides, this boat isn't the only thing keeping us safe.""It's not?" Riley asked in a shaky voice.Grandpa shook his head. "God is with us." He smiled at Riley reassuringly. "The Bible says that no matter what happens, we are safe in His hands. Because you and I both trust in Jesus, nothing can separate us from Him. Even if something terrible were to happen to us, we can have peace knowing that Jesus has saved us from our worst enemies of all--sin, death, and Satan. He is like this boat--He protects our souls just as surely as this strong boat hull keeps us safe from alligators."Riley relaxed a little, but continued to hold on to the railing. She was not going to stick even her pinky out of the boat!- Vicky Kaseorg

Safe in the Boat9dfecadd-7b4e-4270-9f3b-19b7684c94c8Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSafe in the BoatRiley watched the smooth, tranquil surface of the water as she and her grandfather drifted across the lake in his boat. Suddenly, twenty or thirty fish leaped out of the water all around Riley, a cauldron of boiling activity. Riley was terrified. What unseen enemy could be so frightening that it could catapult so many fish into the air? She quickly turned toward her grandfather, who was fishing from the opposite side of the boat with his back to her."Grandpa!" Riley cried. "What was that?""What was what? Did you see an alligator?" he asked, chuckling."I didn't see what it was, but something made the fish jump all around me!"Just then something thumped the boat from below, sending them rocking back and forth. Riley screamed and clutched the railing next to her. Grandpa turned around, startled, and peered out across the water. "I heard on the news that someone spotted an alligator in this lake, but they never come this far north. I didn't believe it," said Grandpa, rapidly reeling in his fishing line. "Maybe it was an alligator." He saw the petrified expression on Riley's face and smiled. "But you don't need to be afraid, Riley." "Are you sure about that?" asked Riley as she gripped the railing tighter."Quite sure. This boat is too big and the sides rise too high above the water for an alligator to get in." Grandpa started the motor and began steering the boat to another part of the lake. "And besides, this boat isn't the only thing keeping us safe.""It's not?" Riley asked in a shaky voice.Grandpa shook his head. "God is with us." He smiled at Riley reassuringly. "The Bible says that no matter what happens, we are safe in His hands. Because you and I both trust in Jesus, nothing can separate us from Him. Even if something terrible were to happen to us, we can have peace knowing that Jesus has saved us from our worst enemies of all--sin, death, and Satan. He is like this boat--He protects our souls just as surely as this strong boat hull keeps us safe from alligators."Riley relaxed a little, but continued to hold on to the railing. She was not going to stick even her pinky out of the boat!- Vicky Kaseorg

Riley watched the smooth, tranquil surface of the water as she and her grandfather drifted across the lake in his boat. Suddenly, twenty or thirty fish leaped out of the water all around Riley, a cauldron of boiling activity. Riley was terrified. What unseen enemy could be so frightening that it could catapult so many fish into the air? She quickly turned toward her grandfather, who was fishing from the opposite side of the boat with his back to her."Grandpa!" Riley cried. "What was that?""What was what? Did you see an alligator?" he asked, chuckling."I didn't see what it was, but something made the fish jump all around me!"Just then something thumped the boat from below, sending them rocking back and forth. Riley screamed and clutched the railing next to her. Grandpa turned around, startled, and peered out across the water. "I heard on the news that someone spotted an alligator in this lake, but they never come this far north. I didn't believe it," said Grandpa, rapidly reeling in his fishing line. "Maybe it was an alligator." He saw the petrified expression on Riley's face and smiled. "But you don't need to be afraid, Riley." "Are you sure about that?" asked Riley as she gripped the railing tighter."Quite sure. This boat is too big and the sides rise too high above the water for an alligator to get in." Grandpa started the motor and began steering the boat to another part of the lake. "And besides, this boat isn't the only thing keeping us safe.""It's not?" Riley asked in a shaky voice.Grandpa shook his head. "God is with us." He smiled at Riley reassuringly. "The Bible says that no matter what happens, we are safe in His hands. Because you and I both trust in Jesus, nothing can separate us from Him. Even if something terrible were to happen to us, we can have peace knowing that Jesus has saved us from our worst enemies of all--sin, death, and Satan. He is like this boat--He protects our souls just as surely as this strong boat hull keeps us safe from alligators."Riley relaxed a little, but continued to hold on to the railing. She was not going to stick even her pinky out of the boat!- Vicky Kaseorg

Safe in the Boatf6752dff-d2aa-409f-bf99-ce86e21436ffWed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Agnosticism and Graven Images As we reach the conclusion of the section on the first commandment, we end by taking a closer look at agnosticism and graven images. Fr. Mike unpacks the different forms that agnosticism can take. He also examines the veneration of images, and its relation to the first commandment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2127-2141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we reach the conclusion of the section on the first commandment, we end by taking a closer look at agnosticism and graven images. Fr. Mike unpacks the different forms that agnosticism can take. He also examines the veneration of images, and its relation to the first commandment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2127-2141. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 277: Agnosticism and Graven Images3a6d4423-5060-4734-9f1c-f54acbb5aa4bWed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Haman's Plan (2023) As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 276: Haman's Plan (2023)20673c3c-b99c-449c-8130-093ae4f17f4aTue, 03 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Haman's Plan (2023) As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 276: Haman's Plan (2023)6aa0cee3-1121-43a9-8991-95892c6d12faTue, 03 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Haman's Plan (2023) As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 276: Haman's Plan (2023)67ca6bf9-4229-4306-9d23-47a74b507af9Tue, 03 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Haman's Plan (2023) As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 276: Haman's Plan (2023)d6c93809-5d3a-4a99-9994-00c1830c907bTue, 03 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Irreligion and Atheism We continue our examination of the first commandment, unpacking irreligion and atheism. Fr. Mike highlights the different elements of irreligion, namely tempting God in words or deeds, sacrilege, and simony. He emphasizes that the sin of tempting God is easy to fall into when we are deeply troubled or afraid. Fr. Mike also spends time unpacking the many different aspects of atheism, and its impact on our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2118-2126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the first commandment, unpacking irreligion and atheism. Fr. Mike highlights the different elements of irreligion, namely tempting God in words or deeds, sacrilege, and simony. He emphasizes that the sin of tempting God is easy to fall into when we are deeply troubled or afraid. Fr. Mike also spends time unpacking the many different aspects of atheism, and its impact on our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2118-2126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 276: Irreligion and Atheism0a7722f2-1ed7-4f70-81fb-cbed85e659daTue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEast and West"Mom, how much longer on this airplane?" Danny asked. "I liked seeing our cousins in South Korea, but I feel like we've been on this plane forever!""Let's look." Danny's mom touched the screen in front of her. "It says here we have three more hours to go. Maybe you can practice memorizing your Bible verses while you wait. I know the perfect verse to start with."Mom reached down into her purse under the seat and pulled out a tiny pocket-sized Bible. She cracked it open. "Right here," she said, pointing to Psalm 103. Danny was quiet for a few moments as he read the psalm, but then he looked up and asked, "Mom, what's a transgression? It says here that God removes our transgressions. What does that mean?""That's a great question! Remember how we talked about Jesus dying and coming back to life again to save us? Well, that was when God removed our transgressions, or our sins." "So, transgressions is just a fancy word for sins?" Danny asked. "Yes, and it gets even better. See here in the next line?" Mom pointed to the page. "It says here that God separates us from our sins as far as the east is from the west." Danny looked puzzled for a moment. "But those are opposites!" he proclaimed. "Exactly! You know how we've been on this plane for hours and hours? We've gone all the way from one side of the world to the other. We traveled all the way from the United States in the west to South Korea in the east. And God tells us that He takes our sins even further away from us than that.""Wow! So, God took my sins all the way to the other side of the world?" asked Danny. Mom laughed. "Not exactly. The verse is more of a figure of speech--it's saying that, for those who trust in Jesus, God has removed our sin and made us completely clean and whole in His eyes. He no longer holds our wrongs against us. When God forgives our sins, we are completely separated from them." "Well, that's good, 'cause I don't have any room left in my suitcase to take them home with me!" joked Danny. -Naomi Zylstra

"Mom, how much longer on this airplane?" Danny asked. "I liked seeing our cousins in South Korea, but I feel like we've been on this plane forever!""Let's look." Danny's mom touched the screen in front of her. "It says here we have three more hours to go. Maybe you can practice memorizing your Bible verses while you wait. I know the perfect verse to start with."Mom reached down into her purse under the seat and pulled out a tiny pocket-sized Bible. She cracked it open. "Right here," she said, pointing to Psalm 103. Danny was quiet for a few moments as he read the psalm, but then he looked up and asked, "Mom, what's a transgression? It says here that God removes our transgressions. What does that mean?""That's a great question! Remember how we talked about Jesus dying and coming back to life again to save us? Well, that was when God removed our transgressions, or our sins." "So, transgressions is just a fancy word for sins?" Danny asked. "Yes, and it gets even better. See here in the next line?" Mom pointed to the page. "It says here that God separates us from our sins as far as the east is from the west." Danny looked puzzled for a moment. "But those are opposites!" he proclaimed. "Exactly! You know how we've been on this plane for hours and hours? We've gone all the way from one side of the world to the other. We traveled all the way from the United States in the west to South Korea in the east. And God tells us that He takes our sins even further away from us than that.""Wow! So, God took my sins all the way to the other side of the world?" asked Danny. Mom laughed. "Not exactly. The verse is more of a figure of speech--it's saying that, for those who trust in Jesus, God has removed our sin and made us completely clean and whole in His eyes. He no longer holds our wrongs against us. When God forgives our sins, we are completely separated from them." "Well, that's good, 'cause I don't have any room left in my suitcase to take them home with me!" joked Danny. -Naomi Zylstra

East and West801edc41-2a8f-48af-9a65-b8facc4467adTue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEast and West"Mom, how much longer on this airplane?" Danny asked. "I liked seeing our cousins in South Korea, but I feel like we've been on this plane forever!""Let's look." Danny's mom touched the screen in front of her. "It says here we have three more hours to go. Maybe you can practice memorizing your Bible verses while you wait. I know the perfect verse to start with."Mom reached down into her purse under the seat and pulled out a tiny pocket-sized Bible. She cracked it open. "Right here," she said, pointing to Psalm 103. Danny was quiet for a few moments as he read the psalm, but then he looked up and asked, "Mom, what's a transgression? It says here that God removes our transgressions. What does that mean?""That's a great question! Remember how we talked about Jesus dying and coming back to life again to save us? Well, that was when God removed our transgressions, or our sins." "So, transgressions is just a fancy word for sins?" Danny asked. "Yes, and it gets even better. See here in the next line?" Mom pointed to the page. "It says here that God separates us from our sins as far as the east is from the west." Danny looked puzzled for a moment. "But those are opposites!" he proclaimed. "Exactly! You know how we've been on this plane for hours and hours? We've gone all the way from one side of the world to the other. We traveled all the way from the United States in the west to South Korea in the east. And God tells us that He takes our sins even further away from us than that.""Wow! So, God took my sins all the way to the other side of the world?" asked Danny. Mom laughed. "Not exactly. The verse is more of a figure of speech--it's saying that, for those who trust in Jesus, God has removed our sin and made us completely clean and whole in His eyes. He no longer holds our wrongs against us. When God forgives our sins, we are completely separated from them." "Well, that's good, 'cause I don't have any room left in my suitcase to take them home with me!" joked Danny. -Naomi Zylstra

"Mom, how much longer on this airplane?" Danny asked. "I liked seeing our cousins in South Korea, but I feel like we've been on this plane forever!""Let's look." Danny's mom touched the screen in front of her. "It says here we have three more hours to go. Maybe you can practice memorizing your Bible verses while you wait. I know the perfect verse to start with."Mom reached down into her purse under the seat and pulled out a tiny pocket-sized Bible. She cracked it open. "Right here," she said, pointing to Psalm 103. Danny was quiet for a few moments as he read the psalm, but then he looked up and asked, "Mom, what's a transgression? It says here that God removes our transgressions. What does that mean?""That's a great question! Remember how we talked about Jesus dying and coming back to life again to save us? Well, that was when God removed our transgressions, or our sins." "So, transgressions is just a fancy word for sins?" Danny asked. "Yes, and it gets even better. See here in the next line?" Mom pointed to the page. "It says here that God separates us from our sins as far as the east is from the west." Danny looked puzzled for a moment. "But those are opposites!" he proclaimed. "Exactly! You know how we've been on this plane for hours and hours? We've gone all the way from one side of the world to the other. We traveled all the way from the United States in the west to South Korea in the east. And God tells us that He takes our sins even further away from us than that.""Wow! So, God took my sins all the way to the other side of the world?" asked Danny. Mom laughed. "Not exactly. The verse is more of a figure of speech--it's saying that, for those who trust in Jesus, God has removed our sin and made us completely clean and whole in His eyes. He no longer holds our wrongs against us. When God forgives our sins, we are completely separated from them." "Well, that's good, 'cause I don't have any room left in my suitcase to take them home with me!" joked Danny. -Naomi Zylstra

East and West01b9a9a2-2c33-4502-9456-fd121df1269aTue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Irreligion and Atheism We continue our examination of the first commandment, unpacking irreligion and atheism. Fr. Mike highlights the different elements of irreligion, namely tempting God in words or deeds, sacrilege, and simony. He emphasizes that the sin of tempting God is easy to fall into when we are deeply troubled or afraid. Fr. Mike also spends time unpacking the many different aspects of atheism, and its impact on our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2118-2126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the first commandment, unpacking irreligion and atheism. Fr. Mike highlights the different elements of irreligion, namely tempting God in words or deeds, sacrilege, and simony. He emphasizes that the sin of tempting God is easy to fall into when we are deeply troubled or afraid. Fr. Mike also spends time unpacking the many different aspects of atheism, and its impact on our world today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2118-2126. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 276: Irreligion and Atheism4da8d4f2-a783-4864-bd5d-172004c0ef35Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLeave No Soul Behind with Fred VilbigChrist commissioned his disciples to spread the Good News to everyone throughout the world. While this has always been challenging, it is even harder in our "post-Christian" world. It's very clear that arguments are rarely effective. Join me in this episode as Fred Vilbig shares his story and how he shares his faith with everyone - including his fallen-away children. This is a challenge that many Catholic parents are struggling with, uncertain how to reach them. As a father of 11 children, several of which have fallen away from the faith, he has ample practice. He shares his wisdom about how gentle questions and open engagement can reach the heart far better. Fred has written a book specifically about his experience reaching these souls. You can get a copy of the book and learn more about Fred at his website https://catholicgathering.com/

Christ commissioned his disciples to spread the Good News to everyone throughout the world. While this has always been challenging, it is even harder in our "post-Christian" world. It's very clear that arguments are rarely effective. Join me in this episode as Fred Vilbig shares his story and how he shares his faith with everyone - including his fallen-away children. This is a challenge that many Catholic parents are struggling with, uncertain how to reach them. As a father of 11 children, several of which have fallen away from the faith, he has ample practice. He shares his wisdom about how gentle questions and open engagement can reach the heart far better. Fred has written a book specifically about his experience reaching these souls. You can get a copy of the book and learn more about Fred at his website https://catholicgathering.com/

fullLeave No Soul Behind with Fred Vilbig4439e92c-d3d7-431c-93f0-1485ee25737aMon, 02 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Relationships Professor: “This Is An Emergency!” The Number Of Men Having No Sex Increased 180%! (Why This Is Dangerous & How We Fix It)From financial literacy to modern masculinity, Prof G has a theory for everything. In this new episode Steven sits down with world-leading marketing guru, Professor Scott Galloway. Scott began his career as a Fixed Income Analyst at Morgan Stanley, and in 1992 he started his journey as a serial entrepreneur, founding the brand and marketing consultancy firm, ‘Prophet’, the e-commerce site, ‘RedEnvelope’, and digital intelligence firm, L2 Inc’. In 2017, he released his New York Times bestselling book, ‘The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google’. Scott is a Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business and host of ‘The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway’. In this conversation Scott and Steven discuss topics, such as: The biggest problem facing men Why we need to speak about men Where we are going wrong with men How young people are doing worse that their parents Why levels of suicide is increasing I could have come off the tracks Why young men are struggling Why kids don't have social skills How marriage is now viewed as a luxury item The future of AI and sex bots ruining relationships Why a partner is the key to a happy life The ways that rejection is the key to success The benefits of quitting porn The key to financial security Why you shouldn’t follow your passion The way to get rich by living below your means Why you should assume you aren't smarter than anyone else Patience as the key to getting rich How to start investing and Scott’s success with investing Why financial literacy is essential What is the ultimate expression of masculinity Why young men need role models The most dangerous thing about Andrew Tate What really impresses people Why luxury items are about sex and god What made Scott hyper focused Why you should do an audit on your life How the solutions to world problems are simple Why we should give young people money The ways that masculinity has been hijacked You can purchase Scott’s most recent book, ‘Adrift: 100 Charts that Reveal Why America is on the Brink of Change’, here: https://amzn.to/47snioy Follow Scott: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NdunjW Twitter: https://bit.ly/3W9Y4Gn Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From financial literacy to modern masculinity, Prof G has a theory for everything. In this new episode Steven sits down with world-leading marketing guru, Professor Scott Galloway. Scott began his career as a Fixed Income Analyst at Morgan Stanley, and in 1992 he started his journey as a serial entrepreneur, founding the brand and marketing consultancy firm, ‘Prophet’, the e-commerce site, ‘RedEnvelope’, and digital intelligence firm, L2 Inc’. In 2017, he released his New York Times bestselling book, ‘The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google’. Scott is a Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business and host of ‘The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway’. In this conversation Scott and Steven discuss topics, such as: The biggest problem facing men Why we need to speak about men Where we are going wrong with men How young people are doing worse that their parents Why levels of suicide is increasing I could have come off the tracks Why young men are struggling Why kids don't have social skills How marriage is now viewed as a luxury item The future of AI and sex bots ruining relationships Why a partner is the key to a happy life The ways that rejection is the key to success The benefits of quitting porn The key to financial security Why you shouldn’t follow your passion The way to get rich by living below your means Why you should assume you aren't smarter than anyone else Patience as the key to getting rich How to start investing and Scott’s success with investing Why financial literacy is essential What is the ultimate expression of masculinity Why young men need role models The most dangerous thing about Andrew Tate What really impresses people Why luxury items are about sex and god What made Scott hyper focused Why you should do an audit on your life How the solutions to world problems are simple Why we should give young people money The ways that masculinity has been hijacked You can purchase Scott’s most recent book, ‘Adrift: 100 Charts that Reveal Why America is on the Brink of Change’, here: https://amzn.to/47snioy Follow Scott: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NdunjW Twitter: https://bit.ly/3W9Y4Gn Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Relationships Professor: “This Is An Emergency!” The Number Of Men Having No Sex Increased 180%! (Why This Is Dangerous & How We Fix It)1aa6ba92-4da0-4390-b229-b323a165d82fMon, 02 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +00006969https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2023) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2023)e5a25375-72af-47e3-9914-48931664e34bMon, 02 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2023) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2023)5e8101ba-c163-43ab-af3a-89bc515f0b74Mon, 02 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2023) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2023)1468d165-03f3-41f4-bf72-63e73032d742Mon, 02 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2023) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2023)3ca5f67a-a5ee-4b86-a525-cabad94ec6d6Mon, 02 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Superstition, Idolatry, and Magic Superstition, idolatry, divination, and magic are all things we can encounter in our daily lives, and, with Fr. Mike, we unpack how they break the first commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that superstition represents an “excess of religion” and can affect the worship we offer to God. He points out that we can be superstitious even in our Catholic practices. He also explains that idolatry consists of divinizing anything that is not God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2110-2117. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Superstition, idolatry, divination, and magic are all things we can encounter in our daily lives, and, with Fr. Mike, we unpack how they break the first commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that superstition represents an “excess of religion” and can affect the worship we offer to God. He points out that we can be superstitious even in our Catholic practices. He also explains that idolatry consists of divinizing anything that is not God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2110-2117. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 275: Superstition, Idolatry, and Magic0fe33f48-8633-4068-a24c-6ffa01dc84b0Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Leap of FaithJake finished taping up the box that held his video games. "What do you think my new school will be like?" he asked Mom."I'm guessing it will be similar to Wilson, but we'll have to find out when we get to New Jersey." Mom smiled and gave him a hug. "It's gonna be all right, you know." "I know," Jake said. When Mom left the room, Jake picked up a photo album and looked through it. He saw a picture of his best friend, Matt. They'd been best friends since kindergarten, and they played basketball together every day after school. What would he do without him? "Jake!" Mom called. "We're leaving for Grandma's. Don't forget your swimsuit!" In the car, Sarah, Jake's four-year-old sister, said, "When we move to New Jersey, I'm changing my name to Melissa the Mermaid." Everyone chuckled. "Well, Miss Mermaid," said Mom, "you're gonna make quite a splash at the pool today!"That afternoon in Grandma's pool, Jake was playing Marco Polo with Mom when he looked up and saw Sarah standing on the diving board, asking Dad to catch her. She had never jumped off the diving board before!Sarah hesitated, like she wanted to change her mind. But finally she took a deep breath, bounced on the board a few times, then leapt into Dad's arms. Dad wrapped his arms around her. "You did it!" Everyone clapped for her.Later, Jake went inside to talk to Grandma. "Did you see Sarah jump off the diving board? She's always been too scared to do it before. Do you think she was terrified?""She was probably frightened," said Grandma. "But she knows your dad loves her, and she trusted him to catch her. That's the way we should trust God.""What do you mean?" asked Jake."It's normal to feel uncertain and afraid when we're facing challenges in our lives," said Grandma. "But when we trust God, it's like we're leaping into His arms, believing He will catch us with His love and protection. We might not know what will happen in the future, but God does, and we can trust Him because He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us and promises to work everything out for our good.""So does that mean I should trust God with our move to New Jersey?" asked Jake."Absolutely," said Grandma. "And remember, He'll be with you every step of the way." -Katie Suarez

Jake finished taping up the box that held his video games. "What do you think my new school will be like?" he asked Mom."I'm guessing it will be similar to Wilson, but we'll have to find out when we get to New Jersey." Mom smiled and gave him a hug. "It's gonna be all right, you know." "I know," Jake said. When Mom left the room, Jake picked up a photo album and looked through it. He saw a picture of his best friend, Matt. They'd been best friends since kindergarten, and they played basketball together every day after school. What would he do without him? "Jake!" Mom called. "We're leaving for Grandma's. Don't forget your swimsuit!" In the car, Sarah, Jake's four-year-old sister, said, "When we move to New Jersey, I'm changing my name to Melissa the Mermaid." Everyone chuckled. "Well, Miss Mermaid," said Mom, "you're gonna make quite a splash at the pool today!"That afternoon in Grandma's pool, Jake was playing Marco Polo with Mom when he looked up and saw Sarah standing on the diving board, asking Dad to catch her. She had never jumped off the diving board before!Sarah hesitated, like she wanted to change her mind. But finally she took a deep breath, bounced on the board a few times, then leapt into Dad's arms. Dad wrapped his arms around her. "You did it!" Everyone clapped for her.Later, Jake went inside to talk to Grandma. "Did you see Sarah jump off the diving board? She's always been too scared to do it before. Do you think she was terrified?""She was probably frightened," said Grandma. "But she knows your dad loves her, and she trusted him to catch her. That's the way we should trust God.""What do you mean?" asked Jake."It's normal to feel uncertain and afraid when we're facing challenges in our lives," said Grandma. "But when we trust God, it's like we're leaping into His arms, believing He will catch us with His love and protection. We might not know what will happen in the future, but God does, and we can trust Him because He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us and promises to work everything out for our good.""So does that mean I should trust God with our move to New Jersey?" asked Jake."Absolutely," said Grandma. "And remember, He'll be with you every step of the way." -Katie Suarez

A Leap of Faith8cb80e23-62b7-4adf-a495-f41f2f908194Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Leap of FaithJake finished taping up the box that held his video games. "What do you think my new school will be like?" he asked Mom."I'm guessing it will be similar to Wilson, but we'll have to find out when we get to New Jersey." Mom smiled and gave him a hug. "It's gonna be all right, you know." "I know," Jake said. When Mom left the room, Jake picked up a photo album and looked through it. He saw a picture of his best friend, Matt. They'd been best friends since kindergarten, and they played basketball together every day after school. What would he do without him? "Jake!" Mom called. "We're leaving for Grandma's. Don't forget your swimsuit!" In the car, Sarah, Jake's four-year-old sister, said, "When we move to New Jersey, I'm changing my name to Melissa the Mermaid." Everyone chuckled. "Well, Miss Mermaid," said Mom, "you're gonna make quite a splash at the pool today!"That afternoon in Grandma's pool, Jake was playing Marco Polo with Mom when he looked up and saw Sarah standing on the diving board, asking Dad to catch her. She had never jumped off the diving board before!Sarah hesitated, like she wanted to change her mind. But finally she took a deep breath, bounced on the board a few times, then leapt into Dad's arms. Dad wrapped his arms around her. "You did it!" Everyone clapped for her.Later, Jake went inside to talk to Grandma. "Did you see Sarah jump off the diving board? She's always been too scared to do it before. Do you think she was terrified?""She was probably frightened," said Grandma. "But she knows your dad loves her, and she trusted him to catch her. That's the way we should trust God.""What do you mean?" asked Jake."It's normal to feel uncertain and afraid when we're facing challenges in our lives," said Grandma. "But when we trust God, it's like we're leaping into His arms, believing He will catch us with His love and protection. We might not know what will happen in the future, but God does, and we can trust Him because He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us and promises to work everything out for our good.""So does that mean I should trust God with our move to New Jersey?" asked Jake."Absolutely," said Grandma. "And remember, He'll be with you every step of the way." -Katie Suarez

Jake finished taping up the box that held his video games. "What do you think my new school will be like?" he asked Mom."I'm guessing it will be similar to Wilson, but we'll have to find out when we get to New Jersey." Mom smiled and gave him a hug. "It's gonna be all right, you know." "I know," Jake said. When Mom left the room, Jake picked up a photo album and looked through it. He saw a picture of his best friend, Matt. They'd been best friends since kindergarten, and they played basketball together every day after school. What would he do without him? "Jake!" Mom called. "We're leaving for Grandma's. Don't forget your swimsuit!" In the car, Sarah, Jake's four-year-old sister, said, "When we move to New Jersey, I'm changing my name to Melissa the Mermaid." Everyone chuckled. "Well, Miss Mermaid," said Mom, "you're gonna make quite a splash at the pool today!"That afternoon in Grandma's pool, Jake was playing Marco Polo with Mom when he looked up and saw Sarah standing on the diving board, asking Dad to catch her. She had never jumped off the diving board before!Sarah hesitated, like she wanted to change her mind. But finally she took a deep breath, bounced on the board a few times, then leapt into Dad's arms. Dad wrapped his arms around her. "You did it!" Everyone clapped for her.Later, Jake went inside to talk to Grandma. "Did you see Sarah jump off the diving board? She's always been too scared to do it before. Do you think she was terrified?""She was probably frightened," said Grandma. "But she knows your dad loves her, and she trusted him to catch her. That's the way we should trust God.""What do you mean?" asked Jake."It's normal to feel uncertain and afraid when we're facing challenges in our lives," said Grandma. "But when we trust God, it's like we're leaping into His arms, believing He will catch us with His love and protection. We might not know what will happen in the future, but God does, and we can trust Him because He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us and promises to work everything out for our good.""So does that mean I should trust God with our move to New Jersey?" asked Jake."Absolutely," said Grandma. "And remember, He'll be with you every step of the way." -Katie Suarez

A Leap of Faithee7e4ca7-7807-423f-8f4b-399db7a217ddMon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Superstition, Idolatry, and Magic Superstition, idolatry, divination, and magic are all things we can encounter in our daily lives, and, with Fr. Mike, we unpack how they break the first commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that superstition represents an “excess of religion” and can affect the worship we offer to God. He points out that we can be superstitious even in our Catholic practices. He also explains that idolatry consists of divinizing anything that is not God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2110-2117. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Superstition, idolatry, divination, and magic are all things we can encounter in our daily lives, and, with Fr. Mike, we unpack how they break the first commandment. Fr. Mike reiterates that superstition represents an “excess of religion” and can affect the worship we offer to God. He points out that we can be superstitious even in our Catholic practices. He also explains that idolatry consists of divinizing anything that is not God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2110-2117. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 275: Superstition, Idolatry, and Magic538f8b97-220d-40c7-8e4f-72bbbbd0e1bfMon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2023) Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2023)77bad2c4-718e-4e43-a783-23f114b15e97Sun, 01 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2023) Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2023)66d272d8-f2b0-4ca8-89ff-9a4c03dc3ce0Sun, 01 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2023) Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2023)89a64e7f-7c8b-4e36-8b05-c43dae0a55f7Sun, 01 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2023) Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2023)bd7f1991-a987-489d-af24-3573cd583ccbSun, 01 Oct 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Social Duty of Religion The social duty of religion and the right to religious freedom are presented to us in the Catechism. We examine what it means to have respect for other religions and the freedom, within limits, to exercise our convictions. Fr. Mike makes it clear that it is our calling as Christians to evangelize and bring our Catholic Christianity to the public square. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2104-2109. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The social duty of religion and the right to religious freedom are presented to us in the Catechism. We examine what it means to have respect for other religions and the freedom, within limits, to exercise our convictions. Fr. Mike makes it clear that it is our calling as Christians to evangelize and bring our Catholic Christianity to the public square. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2104-2109. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 274: Social Duty of Religionbfb6bfa3-a4d3-45a0-bdb4-0470150a7548Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Mirror Tells AllRamona came down to breakfast with a scowl on her face. Her day was already off to a bad start. Her favorite sweater had a hole in it, and she had forgotten to do her math homework. While she ate her pancakes with blueberry syrup, Mom asked her to read a Bible verse for morning devotions. "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you," read Ramona.Just then Jodi, Ramona's three-year-old sister, poked her with her plastic alligator. Startled, Ramona jumped up and knocked over her juice. "Look what you made me do!" shouted Ramona, dabbing at her soaked T-shirt. "You're such a pest!" Jodi began to cry as Ramona stomped upstairs to change. When she came back down, she grabbed her backpack and rushed out the door.After school, Ramona came home and plopped herself down at the table. "Did you have a tough day?" asked Mom gently."Today was the worst. I got a zero in math, and the other kids were laughing and pointing at me all morning. It wasn't until after recess when I went to the bathroom that I saw why they were laughing--I had blueberry syrup on my nose! I was so mad at my friends for not telling me, I told them I would never speak to them again!" "Do you remember what you read for devotions at breakfast?" Mom asked.Ramona looked down and shook her head."Well, it looks like blueberry syrup wasn't the only thing you missed in the mirror this morning," said Mom. "Huh?" asked Ramona, confused. "God's Word is like a mirror. When we read it, it shows us what's wrong in our hearts and points to our need for Jesus. It tells us to go to Him for forgiveness and to trust Him to help us treat others with love and kindness. But if we read it and don't do what it says, it's like ignoring a big smudge of blueberry syrup on the end of your nose."Ramona thought about yelling at her sister and her friends. "I guess I need to be sure to check my face and my heart in the mirror before I leave for school." -Laura Kuehn

Ramona came down to breakfast with a scowl on her face. Her day was already off to a bad start. Her favorite sweater had a hole in it, and she had forgotten to do her math homework. While she ate her pancakes with blueberry syrup, Mom asked her to read a Bible verse for morning devotions. "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you," read Ramona.Just then Jodi, Ramona's three-year-old sister, poked her with her plastic alligator. Startled, Ramona jumped up and knocked over her juice. "Look what you made me do!" shouted Ramona, dabbing at her soaked T-shirt. "You're such a pest!" Jodi began to cry as Ramona stomped upstairs to change. When she came back down, she grabbed her backpack and rushed out the door.After school, Ramona came home and plopped herself down at the table. "Did you have a tough day?" asked Mom gently."Today was the worst. I got a zero in math, and the other kids were laughing and pointing at me all morning. It wasn't until after recess when I went to the bathroom that I saw why they were laughing--I had blueberry syrup on my nose! I was so mad at my friends for not telling me, I told them I would never speak to them again!" "Do you remember what you read for devotions at breakfast?" Mom asked.Ramona looked down and shook her head."Well, it looks like blueberry syrup wasn't the only thing you missed in the mirror this morning," said Mom. "Huh?" asked Ramona, confused. "God's Word is like a mirror. When we read it, it shows us what's wrong in our hearts and points to our need for Jesus. It tells us to go to Him for forgiveness and to trust Him to help us treat others with love and kindness. But if we read it and don't do what it says, it's like ignoring a big smudge of blueberry syrup on the end of your nose."Ramona thought about yelling at her sister and her friends. "I guess I need to be sure to check my face and my heart in the mirror before I leave for school." -Laura Kuehn

The Mirror Tells All558c2f39-6a37-44ca-90a5-9162964620daSun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Mirror Tells AllRamona came down to breakfast with a scowl on her face. Her day was already off to a bad start. Her favorite sweater had a hole in it, and she had forgotten to do her math homework. While she ate her pancakes with blueberry syrup, Mom asked her to read a Bible verse for morning devotions. "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you," read Ramona.Just then Jodi, Ramona's three-year-old sister, poked her with her plastic alligator. Startled, Ramona jumped up and knocked over her juice. "Look what you made me do!" shouted Ramona, dabbing at her soaked T-shirt. "You're such a pest!" Jodi began to cry as Ramona stomped upstairs to change. When she came back down, she grabbed her backpack and rushed out the door.After school, Ramona came home and plopped herself down at the table. "Did you have a tough day?" asked Mom gently."Today was the worst. I got a zero in math, and the other kids were laughing and pointing at me all morning. It wasn't until after recess when I went to the bathroom that I saw why they were laughing--I had blueberry syrup on my nose! I was so mad at my friends for not telling me, I told them I would never speak to them again!" "Do you remember what you read for devotions at breakfast?" Mom asked.Ramona looked down and shook her head."Well, it looks like blueberry syrup wasn't the only thing you missed in the mirror this morning," said Mom. "Huh?" asked Ramona, confused. "God's Word is like a mirror. When we read it, it shows us what's wrong in our hearts and points to our need for Jesus. It tells us to go to Him for forgiveness and to trust Him to help us treat others with love and kindness. But if we read it and don't do what it says, it's like ignoring a big smudge of blueberry syrup on the end of your nose."Ramona thought about yelling at her sister and her friends. "I guess I need to be sure to check my face and my heart in the mirror before I leave for school." -Laura Kuehn

Ramona came down to breakfast with a scowl on her face. Her day was already off to a bad start. Her favorite sweater had a hole in it, and she had forgotten to do her math homework. While she ate her pancakes with blueberry syrup, Mom asked her to read a Bible verse for morning devotions. "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you," read Ramona.Just then Jodi, Ramona's three-year-old sister, poked her with her plastic alligator. Startled, Ramona jumped up and knocked over her juice. "Look what you made me do!" shouted Ramona, dabbing at her soaked T-shirt. "You're such a pest!" Jodi began to cry as Ramona stomped upstairs to change. When she came back down, she grabbed her backpack and rushed out the door.After school, Ramona came home and plopped herself down at the table. "Did you have a tough day?" asked Mom gently."Today was the worst. I got a zero in math, and the other kids were laughing and pointing at me all morning. It wasn't until after recess when I went to the bathroom that I saw why they were laughing--I had blueberry syrup on my nose! I was so mad at my friends for not telling me, I told them I would never speak to them again!" "Do you remember what you read for devotions at breakfast?" Mom asked.Ramona looked down and shook her head."Well, it looks like blueberry syrup wasn't the only thing you missed in the mirror this morning," said Mom. "Huh?" asked Ramona, confused. "God's Word is like a mirror. When we read it, it shows us what's wrong in our hearts and points to our need for Jesus. It tells us to go to Him for forgiveness and to trust Him to help us treat others with love and kindness. But if we read it and don't do what it says, it's like ignoring a big smudge of blueberry syrup on the end of your nose."Ramona thought about yelling at her sister and her friends. "I guess I need to be sure to check my face and my heart in the mirror before I leave for school." -Laura Kuehn

The Mirror Tells Alld61b96b3-d60a-4a8d-bbda-0cb98db5c176Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Social Duty of Religion The social duty of religion and the right to religious freedom are presented to us in the Catechism. We examine what it means to have respect for other religions and the freedom, within limits, to exercise our convictions. Fr. Mike makes it clear that it is our calling as Christians to evangelize and bring our Catholic Christianity to the public square. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2104-2109. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The social duty of religion and the right to religious freedom are presented to us in the Catechism. We examine what it means to have respect for other religions and the freedom, within limits, to exercise our convictions. Fr. Mike makes it clear that it is our calling as Christians to evangelize and bring our Catholic Christianity to the public square. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2104-2109. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 274: Social Duty of Religion981f14e4-4212-4f13-90f7-c16a3c12c3ccSun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/1/23 Tough Love: Because He Asked Me To Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The freedom to love when you no longer feel like it. The precondition for love is freedom. Both the freedom to say no and the freedom to say yes, regardless of passing moods or circumstances. Tough love is willing to choose the good because God asked us to and because we said we would. Mass Readings from October 1, 2023: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalms 25:4-9Phillipians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The freedom to love when you no longer feel like it. The precondition for love is freedom. Both the freedom to say no and the freedom to say yes, regardless of passing moods or circumstances. Tough love is willing to choose the good because God asked us to and because we said we would. Mass Readings from October 1, 2023: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalms 25:4-9Phillipians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32

full10/1/23 Tough Love: Because He Asked Me Toed753b0b-45f0-4fc1-adbf-73a389ad9cc4Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/1/23 Tough Love: Because He Asked Me To Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The freedom to love when you no longer feel like it. The precondition for love is freedom. Both the freedom to say no and the freedom to say yes, regardless of passing moods or circumstances. Tough love is willing to choose the good because God asked us to and because we said we would. Mass Readings from October 1, 2023: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalms 25:4-9Phillipians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The freedom to love when you no longer feel like it. The precondition for love is freedom. Both the freedom to say no and the freedom to say yes, regardless of passing moods or circumstances. Tough love is willing to choose the good because God asked us to and because we said we would. Mass Readings from October 1, 2023: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalms 25:4-9Phillipians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32

full10/1/23 Tough Love: Because He Asked Me To900baaf5-8079-44a0-b73e-be02819b55eeSat, 30 Sep 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/1/23 Tough Love: Because He Asked Me To Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The freedom to love when you no longer feel like it. The precondition for love is freedom. Both the freedom to say no and the freedom to say yes, regardless of passing moods or circumstances. Tough love is willing to choose the good because God asked us to and because we said we would. Mass Readings from October 1, 2023: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalms 25:4-9Phillipians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The freedom to love when you no longer feel like it. The precondition for love is freedom. Both the freedom to say no and the freedom to say yes, regardless of passing moods or circumstances. Tough love is willing to choose the good because God asked us to and because we said we would. Mass Readings from October 1, 2023: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalms 25:4-9Phillipians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32

full10/1/23 Tough Love: Because He Asked Me Tocbee5aaa-ff5b-4736-929d-a648257b9243Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#506 (Bonus) &#8220;The Exorcist&#8221; 50 Years Later - Tom NashWith the 50-year anniversary of the original film, The Exorcist, and the upcoming release of a sequel, we figured this would be a great time to sit down and talk to contributing apologist Tom Nash to discuss the film that caused such a stir. &nbsp; &nbsp; …

With the 50-year anniversary of the original film, The Exorcist, and the upcoming release of a sequel, we figured this would be a great time to sit down and talk to contributing apologist Tom Nash to discuss the film that caused such a stir. &nbsp; &nbsp; …

#506 (Bonus) &#8220;The Exorcist&#8221; 50 Years Later - Tom Nash991f0434-ad99-4e67-959f-998f5eee3a67Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: The Lord's Work (2023) Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 273: The Lord's Work (2023)fdd9cc33-f829-43f2-87a6-1a3fa341cb68Sat, 30 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: The Lord's Work (2023) Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 273: The Lord's Work (2023)40a862f4-bea4-4276-ba65-dad4b3f10f1cSat, 30 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: The Lord's Work (2023) Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 273: The Lord's Work (2023)810d4def-8c7d-4792-bf55-e5b3bc4803b0Sat, 30 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: The Lord's Work (2023) Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 273: The Lord's Work (2023)1432b7bd-854a-4ac9-963d-3b41879942b5Sat, 30 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: Him Only Shall You Serve How can we serve God? The Catechism identifies ways in which we can keep the first commandment through adoration, prayer, sacrifice, and promises and vows. Fr. Mike relates these to us and identifies how we can truly worship and serve the Lord throughout our daily lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2095-2103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How can we serve God? The Catechism identifies ways in which we can keep the first commandment through adoration, prayer, sacrifice, and promises and vows. Fr. Mike relates these to us and identifies how we can truly worship and serve the Lord throughout our daily lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2095-2103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 273: Him Only Shall You Serve93cf3430-db7d-40f9-aa81-fa82bcbf2aedSat, 30 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPaws to Show God’s Love"Where are you headed today?" Mr. Mack asked his young neighbor."There's a dog adoption at the park!" said Jesse. "I want a dog, but Mom says she can't afford to feed another hungry mouth. So I just go play with them.""I love dogs too," said Mr. Mack. "They're great company. I've got this nice fenced-in yard that's perfect for a dog, but my knees aren't strong enough to walk a dog anymore." Jesse thought about that as he hurried to the park. Mr. Mack seemed lonely since his wife died, and a bit forgetful. Jesse smiled, thinking how lately Mr. Mack's hair stuck out in all directions, like he'd forgotten to comb it. Every week, Jesse's mom invited him to church to hear about Jesus, but Mr. Mack's answer was always, "Maybe someday." "Mr. Mack may never go to church," Jesse's mom said. "But we can still show him God's love. The Bible tells us to bear one another's burdens--like loneliness. We can be there for him, just like Jesus is always there for us."When Jesse got to the park, there were many dogs, but one medium-sized yellow dog named Mike followed him everywhere. "Are you lonely, Mike?" Jesse asked. "You should meet Mr. Mack. He's lonely too, and your hair sticks out in all directions, just like his…like someone forgot to comb it for you." That gave Jesse an idea. He hurried home to tell his mom, and she liked the idea too. Together, they went to see Mr. Mack. "I found a great dog named Mike at the park today," Jesse said. "He's a good dog, but he seems lonely. If you want to adopt him, I'll walk him every day and help you care for him." As Mr. Mack considered the idea, Jesse's mom added, "It's your decision, of course, but if you'd like to meet Mike, I'll drive you to the park." And she did. An hour later, Mike had a new home and a new name--Mike Mack. Mr. Mack had a new fuzzy friend that needed him. Neither of them seemed lonely anymore, but they both still had crazy hair. And Jesse was excited to be an official dog walker."Well done, Jesse," Mom said when they got home. "You demonstrated God's love to Mr. Mack through your kindness." -Teresa Ambord

"Where are you headed today?" Mr. Mack asked his young neighbor."There's a dog adoption at the park!" said Jesse. "I want a dog, but Mom says she can't afford to feed another hungry mouth. So I just go play with them.""I love dogs too," said Mr. Mack. "They're great company. I've got this nice fenced-in yard that's perfect for a dog, but my knees aren't strong enough to walk a dog anymore." Jesse thought about that as he hurried to the park. Mr. Mack seemed lonely since his wife died, and a bit forgetful. Jesse smiled, thinking how lately Mr. Mack's hair stuck out in all directions, like he'd forgotten to comb it. Every week, Jesse's mom invited him to church to hear about Jesus, but Mr. Mack's answer was always, "Maybe someday." "Mr. Mack may never go to church," Jesse's mom said. "But we can still show him God's love. The Bible tells us to bear one another's burdens--like loneliness. We can be there for him, just like Jesus is always there for us."When Jesse got to the park, there were many dogs, but one medium-sized yellow dog named Mike followed him everywhere. "Are you lonely, Mike?" Jesse asked. "You should meet Mr. Mack. He's lonely too, and your hair sticks out in all directions, just like his…like someone forgot to comb it for you." That gave Jesse an idea. He hurried home to tell his mom, and she liked the idea too. Together, they went to see Mr. Mack. "I found a great dog named Mike at the park today," Jesse said. "He's a good dog, but he seems lonely. If you want to adopt him, I'll walk him every day and help you care for him." As Mr. Mack considered the idea, Jesse's mom added, "It's your decision, of course, but if you'd like to meet Mike, I'll drive you to the park." And she did. An hour later, Mike had a new home and a new name--Mike Mack. Mr. Mack had a new fuzzy friend that needed him. Neither of them seemed lonely anymore, but they both still had crazy hair. And Jesse was excited to be an official dog walker."Well done, Jesse," Mom said when they got home. "You demonstrated God's love to Mr. Mack through your kindness." -Teresa Ambord

Paws to Show God’s Love8ab69c32-9334-4ea3-aaaf-1dfaa856c506Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPaws to Show God’s Love"Where are you headed today?" Mr. Mack asked his young neighbor."There's a dog adoption at the park!" said Jesse. "I want a dog, but Mom says she can't afford to feed another hungry mouth. So I just go play with them.""I love dogs too," said Mr. Mack. "They're great company. I've got this nice fenced-in yard that's perfect for a dog, but my knees aren't strong enough to walk a dog anymore." Jesse thought about that as he hurried to the park. Mr. Mack seemed lonely since his wife died, and a bit forgetful. Jesse smiled, thinking how lately Mr. Mack's hair stuck out in all directions, like he'd forgotten to comb it. Every week, Jesse's mom invited him to church to hear about Jesus, but Mr. Mack's answer was always, "Maybe someday." "Mr. Mack may never go to church," Jesse's mom said. "But we can still show him God's love. The Bible tells us to bear one another's burdens--like loneliness. We can be there for him, just like Jesus is always there for us."When Jesse got to the park, there were many dogs, but one medium-sized yellow dog named Mike followed him everywhere. "Are you lonely, Mike?" Jesse asked. "You should meet Mr. Mack. He's lonely too, and your hair sticks out in all directions, just like his…like someone forgot to comb it for you." That gave Jesse an idea. He hurried home to tell his mom, and she liked the idea too. Together, they went to see Mr. Mack. "I found a great dog named Mike at the park today," Jesse said. "He's a good dog, but he seems lonely. If you want to adopt him, I'll walk him every day and help you care for him." As Mr. Mack considered the idea, Jesse's mom added, "It's your decision, of course, but if you'd like to meet Mike, I'll drive you to the park." And she did. An hour later, Mike had a new home and a new name--Mike Mack. Mr. Mack had a new fuzzy friend that needed him. Neither of them seemed lonely anymore, but they both still had crazy hair. And Jesse was excited to be an official dog walker."Well done, Jesse," Mom said when they got home. "You demonstrated God's love to Mr. Mack through your kindness." -Teresa Ambord

"Where are you headed today?" Mr. Mack asked his young neighbor."There's a dog adoption at the park!" said Jesse. "I want a dog, but Mom says she can't afford to feed another hungry mouth. So I just go play with them.""I love dogs too," said Mr. Mack. "They're great company. I've got this nice fenced-in yard that's perfect for a dog, but my knees aren't strong enough to walk a dog anymore." Jesse thought about that as he hurried to the park. Mr. Mack seemed lonely since his wife died, and a bit forgetful. Jesse smiled, thinking how lately Mr. Mack's hair stuck out in all directions, like he'd forgotten to comb it. Every week, Jesse's mom invited him to church to hear about Jesus, but Mr. Mack's answer was always, "Maybe someday." "Mr. Mack may never go to church," Jesse's mom said. "But we can still show him God's love. The Bible tells us to bear one another's burdens--like loneliness. We can be there for him, just like Jesus is always there for us."When Jesse got to the park, there were many dogs, but one medium-sized yellow dog named Mike followed him everywhere. "Are you lonely, Mike?" Jesse asked. "You should meet Mr. Mack. He's lonely too, and your hair sticks out in all directions, just like his…like someone forgot to comb it for you." That gave Jesse an idea. He hurried home to tell his mom, and she liked the idea too. Together, they went to see Mr. Mack. "I found a great dog named Mike at the park today," Jesse said. "He's a good dog, but he seems lonely. If you want to adopt him, I'll walk him every day and help you care for him." As Mr. Mack considered the idea, Jesse's mom added, "It's your decision, of course, but if you'd like to meet Mike, I'll drive you to the park." And she did. An hour later, Mike had a new home and a new name--Mike Mack. Mr. Mack had a new fuzzy friend that needed him. Neither of them seemed lonely anymore, but they both still had crazy hair. And Jesse was excited to be an official dog walker."Well done, Jesse," Mom said when they got home. "You demonstrated God's love to Mr. Mack through your kindness." -Teresa Ambord

Paws to Show God’s Loveb45a63bd-8f40-4140-989d-a44e19353fb6Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: Him Only Shall You Serve How can we serve God? The Catechism identifies ways in which we can keep the first commandment through adoration, prayer, sacrifice, and promises and vows. Fr. Mike relates these to us and identifies how we can truly worship and serve the Lord throughout our daily lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2095-2103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How can we serve God? The Catechism identifies ways in which we can keep the first commandment through adoration, prayer, sacrifice, and promises and vows. Fr. Mike relates these to us and identifies how we can truly worship and serve the Lord throughout our daily lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2095-2103. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 273: Him Only Shall You Serve935d0f64-5c75-4ada-b8e2-317ed36e827dSat, 30 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIdentity | Girls Gone Bible If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. happy friday beautiful people :) Join us today for what may possibly be our favorite episode yet. We really got into the important and sometimes painful practice of putting your identity in Christ alone (the pain is a result of putting it in anything else). We got deep. We got vulnerable. We got honest. Lots of insecurities and not-so-fun memories that we relived. We talk about the dangers of putting your identity in your attributes, your career, or your relationships/other people. How the hurtful and damaging words other people speak over us can become part of our identity if we aren’t careful. How there is only one solid foundation to put your identity in. Only one that can never be taken from you. We find an everlasting identity in Jesus. In Christ alone. Putting your identity in Jesus will result in a confidence that cannot be shaken. We have been made His image-bearers. Let’s walk in the true identity God intended us to have. We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. happy friday beautiful people :) Join us today for what may possibly be our favorite episode yet. We really got into the important and sometimes painful practice of putting your identity in Christ alone (the pain is a result of putting it in anything else). We got deep. We got vulnerable. We got honest. Lots of insecurities and not-so-fun memories that we relived. We talk about the dangers of putting your identity in your attributes, your career, or your relationships/other people. How the hurtful and damaging words other people speak over us can become part of our identity if we aren’t careful. How there is only one solid foundation to put your identity in. Only one that can never be taken from you. We find an everlasting identity in Jesus. In Christ alone. Putting your identity in Jesus will result in a confidence that cannot be shaken. We have been made His image-bearers. Let’s walk in the true identity God intended us to have. We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullIdentity | Girls Gone Biblef70d8c85-d132-4ef1-afda-9363da673402Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +00003278https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS1 EP2. My Journey To JesusHey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to the very first (official) episode of CWCOI. Wow, do we feel so blessed and excited to be starting this journey with you guys. In this podcast episode our host, Ally Yost, breaks down her journey with Jesus and how she&#39;s gotten to a place of being so on fire for Him. She covers what her faith looked like growing up, her journey to finding internet success, and now sharing Him so unapologetically with the world. This episode is one of, if not THE most vulnerable Ally has ever gotten with you all. We pray it inspires you :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.7M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hey, y&#39;all ! Welcome to the very first (official) episode of CWCOI. Wow, do we feel so blessed and excited to be starting this journey with you guys. In this podcast episode our host, Ally Yost, breaks down her journey with Jesus and how she&#39;s gotten to a place of being so on fire for Him. She covers what her faith looked like growing up, her journey to finding internet success, and now sharing Him so unapologetically with the world. This episode is one of, if not THE most vulnerable Ally has ever gotten with you all. We pray it inspires you :) xx ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI ____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice GIRLYPOPCAST ➤ https://anchor.fm/ally-yost _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (1.7M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ LTK.IT ➤ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ally_yost Amazon Storefront ➤ https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ ________________________________________________ contact ✉︎ : maddie@parkertalentmanagement.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

fullS1 EP2. My Journey To Jesus6291bbc0-fe6c-44ea-86fa-3183c50d89e0Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 129: Life Changing Lessons From The World's Longest (85 Years) Study On Happiness: Dr Robert WaldingerIn this moment, the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest study of humans ever, Dr. Robert Waldinger gives the answers to some of the most important questions in life. Most people don’t know what they want are very bad at knowing what will make them happy, for instance, fame, wealth and achievements have all been shown to not affect happiness. However, Dr. Waldinger reveals that relationships are the number one factor for keeping humans healthier and happier, this is because relationships make us feel that we are connected and that we belong in the world. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/vDsEggETsDb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Robert: https://twitter.com/robertwaldinger?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiHgd3rz82BAxVB_bsIHQ9bDwMQFnoECC8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.robertwaldinger.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw3XfUilfx06qbGqT8xK0r-V&opi=89978449 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest study of humans ever, Dr. Robert Waldinger gives the answers to some of the most important questions in life. Most people don’t know what they want are very bad at knowing what will make them happy, for instance, fame, wealth and achievements have all been shown to not affect happiness. However, Dr. Waldinger reveals that relationships are the number one factor for keeping humans healthier and happier, this is because relationships make us feel that we are connected and that we belong in the world. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/vDsEggETsDb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Robert: https://twitter.com/robertwaldinger?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiHgd3rz82BAxVB_bsIHQ9bDwMQFnoECC8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.robertwaldinger.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw3XfUilfx06qbGqT8xK0r-V&opi=89978449 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 129: Life Changing Lessons From The World's Longest (85 Years) Study On Happiness: Dr Robert Waldinger0e1a4308-9a24-4d30-ae5e-d335661a611cFri, 29 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +00001146https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2023) Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2023)081cb8c5-b7db-4479-aaac-bc2821b09027Fri, 29 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2023) Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2023)d813b402-bd7d-4189-9b02-b89548390e96Fri, 29 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2023) Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2023)700dde54-55d1-436c-82ff-a7e688eded8cFri, 29 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2023) Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2023)6514b2e5-03d9-4a0e-b792-d018c6c7a343Fri, 29 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: You Shall Worship the Lord Your God “You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.” Taking a look at the first commandment, we see how we are called to love and worship God above all else. The Catechism also lists the ways in which we may potentially fall into sins against faith, hope, and charity. Fr. Mike elaborates on these violations and reminds us that while it may seem overwhelming, God loved us first, and we must trust in him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2083-2094. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.” Taking a look at the first commandment, we see how we are called to love and worship God above all else. The Catechism also lists the ways in which we may potentially fall into sins against faith, hope, and charity. Fr. Mike elaborates on these violations and reminds us that while it may seem overwhelming, God loved us first, and we must trust in him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2083-2094. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 272: You Shall Worship the Lord Your Godfdd0030c-b047-48c3-a066-a0e26b7aa960Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIt’s a Fact Ember sat in her science class, nibbling the end of her pencil, but her mind was still on the message she had heard in church the day before. Pastor Warner had stressed the fact that everyone has sinned and needs Jesus as their Savior. Ember sighed. I know I'm a sinner, and I have trusted Jesus to save me, she thought. I know the Bible says He will, but I really don't feel like I'm saved. I wonder if I should ask Him to save me again, just to make sure. Actually, Ember often didn't feel like she was saved, so she'd confessed she was a sinner and told Jesus she trusted Him to save her many times.Suddenly Ember's thoughts were interrupted as she heard her teacher saying, "Did you know you're moving and spinning right now? The earth travels around the sun at about sixty-seven thousand miles an hour. It takes three hundred and sixty-five days to make the 584 million-mile circuit. The earth is also spinning. Like a top, it spins on its axis, making a complete rotation every twenty-four hours. The axis is an imaginary line that connects the North Pole and the South Pole. So even though we don't feel it, we're not only moving through space, we're spinning rapidly!"Wow! thought Ember. Hey, wait a minute! Even though I don't feel like I'm spinning, I know that I am because I'm on earth and it's moving through space. And even though I don't feel like I'm saved, I know that I am because I trust in Jesus and the Bible says everyone who trusts in Him will live with Him forever! That evening, Dad finished family devotions by asking Ember to read several verses from 1 John. After reading, Ember smiled and told her family what she had learned in science class. "I know what my teacher said about the earth moving and spinning is true, and I know what God says in the Bible is true," she told them. "The earth is spinning even though I can't feel it, and because I've trusted Jesus as my Savior, I'm a Christian even though I might not always feel like I am. It's true whether I feel it or not." -Nancy A. Thompson

Ember sat in her science class, nibbling the end of her pencil, but her mind was still on the message she had heard in church the day before. Pastor Warner had stressed the fact that everyone has sinned and needs Jesus as their Savior. Ember sighed. I know I'm a sinner, and I have trusted Jesus to save me, she thought. I know the Bible says He will, but I really don't feel like I'm saved. I wonder if I should ask Him to save me again, just to make sure. Actually, Ember often didn't feel like she was saved, so she'd confessed she was a sinner and told Jesus she trusted Him to save her many times.Suddenly Ember's thoughts were interrupted as she heard her teacher saying, "Did you know you're moving and spinning right now? The earth travels around the sun at about sixty-seven thousand miles an hour. It takes three hundred and sixty-five days to make the 584 million-mile circuit. The earth is also spinning. Like a top, it spins on its axis, making a complete rotation every twenty-four hours. The axis is an imaginary line that connects the North Pole and the South Pole. So even though we don't feel it, we're not only moving through space, we're spinning rapidly!"Wow! thought Ember. Hey, wait a minute! Even though I don't feel like I'm spinning, I know that I am because I'm on earth and it's moving through space. And even though I don't feel like I'm saved, I know that I am because I trust in Jesus and the Bible says everyone who trusts in Him will live with Him forever! That evening, Dad finished family devotions by asking Ember to read several verses from 1 John. After reading, Ember smiled and told her family what she had learned in science class. "I know what my teacher said about the earth moving and spinning is true, and I know what God says in the Bible is true," she told them. "The earth is spinning even though I can't feel it, and because I've trusted Jesus as my Savior, I'm a Christian even though I might not always feel like I am. It's true whether I feel it or not." -Nancy A. Thompson

It’s a Fact 78e0d734-3754-4bdc-83e8-dd87acb47674Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIt’s a Fact Ember sat in her science class, nibbling the end of her pencil, but her mind was still on the message she had heard in church the day before. Pastor Warner had stressed the fact that everyone has sinned and needs Jesus as their Savior. Ember sighed. I know I'm a sinner, and I have trusted Jesus to save me, she thought. I know the Bible says He will, but I really don't feel like I'm saved. I wonder if I should ask Him to save me again, just to make sure. Actually, Ember often didn't feel like she was saved, so she'd confessed she was a sinner and told Jesus she trusted Him to save her many times.Suddenly Ember's thoughts were interrupted as she heard her teacher saying, "Did you know you're moving and spinning right now? The earth travels around the sun at about sixty-seven thousand miles an hour. It takes three hundred and sixty-five days to make the 584 million-mile circuit. The earth is also spinning. Like a top, it spins on its axis, making a complete rotation every twenty-four hours. The axis is an imaginary line that connects the North Pole and the South Pole. So even though we don't feel it, we're not only moving through space, we're spinning rapidly!"Wow! thought Ember. Hey, wait a minute! Even though I don't feel like I'm spinning, I know that I am because I'm on earth and it's moving through space. And even though I don't feel like I'm saved, I know that I am because I trust in Jesus and the Bible says everyone who trusts in Him will live with Him forever! That evening, Dad finished family devotions by asking Ember to read several verses from 1 John. After reading, Ember smiled and told her family what she had learned in science class. "I know what my teacher said about the earth moving and spinning is true, and I know what God says in the Bible is true," she told them. "The earth is spinning even though I can't feel it, and because I've trusted Jesus as my Savior, I'm a Christian even though I might not always feel like I am. It's true whether I feel it or not." -Nancy A. Thompson

Ember sat in her science class, nibbling the end of her pencil, but her mind was still on the message she had heard in church the day before. Pastor Warner had stressed the fact that everyone has sinned and needs Jesus as their Savior. Ember sighed. I know I'm a sinner, and I have trusted Jesus to save me, she thought. I know the Bible says He will, but I really don't feel like I'm saved. I wonder if I should ask Him to save me again, just to make sure. Actually, Ember often didn't feel like she was saved, so she'd confessed she was a sinner and told Jesus she trusted Him to save her many times.Suddenly Ember's thoughts were interrupted as she heard her teacher saying, "Did you know you're moving and spinning right now? The earth travels around the sun at about sixty-seven thousand miles an hour. It takes three hundred and sixty-five days to make the 584 million-mile circuit. The earth is also spinning. Like a top, it spins on its axis, making a complete rotation every twenty-four hours. The axis is an imaginary line that connects the North Pole and the South Pole. So even though we don't feel it, we're not only moving through space, we're spinning rapidly!"Wow! thought Ember. Hey, wait a minute! Even though I don't feel like I'm spinning, I know that I am because I'm on earth and it's moving through space. And even though I don't feel like I'm saved, I know that I am because I trust in Jesus and the Bible says everyone who trusts in Him will live with Him forever! That evening, Dad finished family devotions by asking Ember to read several verses from 1 John. After reading, Ember smiled and told her family what she had learned in science class. "I know what my teacher said about the earth moving and spinning is true, and I know what God says in the Bible is true," she told them. "The earth is spinning even though I can't feel it, and because I've trusted Jesus as my Savior, I'm a Christian even though I might not always feel like I am. It's true whether I feel it or not." -Nancy A. Thompson

It’s a Fact 09fac050-5f34-4e2a-96a9-e2ad81d8fe0bFri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: You Shall Worship the Lord Your God “You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.” Taking a look at the first commandment, we see how we are called to love and worship God above all else. The Catechism also lists the ways in which we may potentially fall into sins against faith, hope, and charity. Fr. Mike elaborates on these violations and reminds us that while it may seem overwhelming, God loved us first, and we must trust in him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2083-2094. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.” Taking a look at the first commandment, we see how we are called to love and worship God above all else. The Catechism also lists the ways in which we may potentially fall into sins against faith, hope, and charity. Fr. Mike elaborates on these violations and reminds us that while it may seem overwhelming, God loved us first, and we must trust in him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2083-2094. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 272: You Shall Worship the Lord Your God80664a2d-0f19-4c72-839c-7f78a362b6aeFri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Be Excellent (NOT a Perfectionist) They say that perfection is the enemy of the good. But what is true goodness in a pursuit? What does excellence actually look like and consist of? Today, Fr. Mike urges us to practice two qualities that lie at the heart of excellence: promptness and preparedness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

They say that perfection is the enemy of the good. But what is true goodness in a pursuit? What does excellence actually look like and consist of? Today, Fr. Mike urges us to practice two qualities that lie at the heart of excellence: promptness and preparedness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Be Excellent (NOT a Perfectionist)0a8b2e76-2873-44f2-a894-7107419af0c2Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Be Excellent (NOT a Perfectionist) They say that perfection is the enemy of the good. But what is true goodness in a pursuit? What does excellence actually look like and consist of? Today, Fr. Mike urges us to practice two qualities that lie at the heart of excellence: promptness and preparedness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

They say that perfection is the enemy of the good. But what is true goodness in a pursuit? What does excellence actually look like and consist of? Today, Fr. Mike urges us to practice two qualities that lie at the heart of excellence: promptness and preparedness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Be Excellent (NOT a Perfectionist)d4552ee3-4e1a-4580-bb7c-b6811151a0c9Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#834 - Psalms 95 – God's FlockThis episode is part 72 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist encourages the people of God to pray and not to be stubborn like the children of Israel were in the wilderness in Exodus. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-95-gods-flock/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 72 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist encourages the people of God to pray and not to be stubborn like the children of Israel were in the wilderness in Exodus. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-95-gods-flock/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#834 - Psalms 95 – God's Flock4ddab9f7-2294-4249-8e4a-b32f107756cfThu, 28 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000644https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCatholic Priest on the Best Way to Fight SatanToday, John, Sam, and our guest, Fr. Ken Garaci, discuss how he went from being a profit-driven agnostic business executive to a Catholic priest who constantly guides men in defeating Satan and resisting his temptations. The story of how God so clearly intervened in his selfish life serves as a reminder to all of us that God is always seeking our souls. Fr. Ken delivers one incredible statement after another to remind each of us that we must wake up, truly comprehend the world around us, and utilize the tools God has provided to overcome Satan while simultaneously growing in love for Christ. We are all engaged in a battle, whether we are aware of it or not; the world depends on our response to the call. Spiritual Warfare and Divine Mercy: The Weapon for Our Time - https://tanbooks.com/products/spiritual-warfare-and-divine-mercy-the-weapon-of-our-times/ Fathers of Mercy - https://fathersofmercy.com 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Including a talk with Gabe Castillo and dozens of other content) 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Binding Prayer by Fr. Chad Ripperger In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and God, Jesus, I ask You to render all spirits impotent, paralyzed and ineffective in attempting to take revenge against me, my family, my friends, my community, and those who pray for me and my family. I ask You to bind all evil spirits, all powers of the air, the water, the ground, the fire, under ground, or wherever they exercise their powers, any satanic forces in nature and any and all emissaries of the satanic headquarters. I ask You to bind by Thy Precious Blood all of the attributes, aspects and characteristics, interactions, communications and deceitful games of the evil spirits. I ask You to break any and all bonds, ties, and attachments in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Fr. Ken Geraci lived the life of the prodigal son for most of his young adult life. Raised in a nominally Catholic family, who only lived the externals of the faith, as a young man, he left the Catholic Church for many years. During that time, he earned a business degree and achieved business success, but made little room for God. God, however, did not give up on him. During this journey, Our Lord presented him with challenges that forced him to question his personal beliefs and to ask the question "What is Truth?" Through a series of conversions, years of struggle, study and questioning, Fr. Ken found his way from agnosticism, to non-denominational Christianity, and ultimately back to the Catholic Church. Fr. Ken joined the Fathers of Mercy in 2006 and was ordained in 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John, Sam, and our guest, Fr. Ken Garaci, discuss how he went from being a profit-driven agnostic business executive to a Catholic priest who constantly guides men in defeating Satan and resisting his temptations. The story of how God so clearly intervened in his selfish life serves as a reminder to all of us that God is always seeking our souls. Fr. Ken delivers one incredible statement after another to remind each of us that we must wake up, truly comprehend the world around us, and utilize the tools God has provided to overcome Satan while simultaneously growing in love for Christ. We are all engaged in a battle, whether we are aware of it or not; the world depends on our response to the call. Spiritual Warfare and Divine Mercy: The Weapon for Our Time - https://tanbooks.com/products/spiritual-warfare-and-divine-mercy-the-weapon-of-our-times/ Fathers of Mercy - https://fathersofmercy.com 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Including a talk with Gabe Castillo and dozens of other content) 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Binding Prayer by Fr. Chad Ripperger In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and God, Jesus, I ask You to render all spirits impotent, paralyzed and ineffective in attempting to take revenge against me, my family, my friends, my community, and those who pray for me and my family. I ask You to bind all evil spirits, all powers of the air, the water, the ground, the fire, under ground, or wherever they exercise their powers, any satanic forces in nature and any and all emissaries of the satanic headquarters. I ask You to bind by Thy Precious Blood all of the attributes, aspects and characteristics, interactions, communications and deceitful games of the evil spirits. I ask You to break any and all bonds, ties, and attachments in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Fr. Ken Geraci lived the life of the prodigal son for most of his young adult life. Raised in a nominally Catholic family, who only lived the externals of the faith, as a young man, he left the Catholic Church for many years. During that time, he earned a business degree and achieved business success, but made little room for God. God, however, did not give up on him. During this journey, Our Lord presented him with challenges that forced him to question his personal beliefs and to ask the question "What is Truth?" Through a series of conversions, years of struggle, study and questioning, Fr. Ken found his way from agnosticism, to non-denominational Christianity, and ultimately back to the Catholic Church. Fr. Ken joined the Fathers of Mercy in 2006 and was ordained in 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCatholic Priest on the Best Way to Fight Satana5d3f30d-390a-4f80-884a-9278b6944701Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +00003210https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpotify Founder: “Spotify Was A Stupid Idea!” How A 23 Year Old Shy, Underdog, Introvert, Built A $31 Billion Business! - Daniel EkHow to go from the Swedish housing projects to billionaire CEO of Spotify. In this new episode Steven sits down with the co-founder and CEO of Spotify, Daniel Ek. Daniel Ek is a Swedish entrepreneur who started his first company in 1997 at just 14 years old. He eventually dropped out of college and founded the online marketing firm, Advertigo, which he sold in 2006 to the Swedish company Tradedoubler at 23 years old. Coming out of early retirement, Daniel founded Spotify alongside Martin Lorentzon in 2006. In this conversation Daniel and Steven discuss topics, such as: His childhood in a single parent household The importance of his mother in his success Growing up in the Swedish projects Coming from a musical family Overcoming being an introvert His ability to adapt to changing situations Not fitting in when he was growing up How his difference helped in his later success Starting his first company while at school How people worry more about failing then succeeding Why effort can’t always beat talent People not understanding what it’s actually like to be a billionaire How spare time is now his most important currency Why the idea of success through University is outdated What football taught him about business Retiring at 23 years old Why he found being rich and successful depressing How the idea of ‘why-not’ helped to create Spotify Realising that he had approached his career in the wrong way How Spotify nearly collapsed 4 times The importance of culture in organisations Why you should take the risk of betting on yourself Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://bit.ly/465g8WM Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to go from the Swedish housing projects to billionaire CEO of Spotify. In this new episode Steven sits down with the co-founder and CEO of Spotify, Daniel Ek. Daniel Ek is a Swedish entrepreneur who started his first company in 1997 at just 14 years old. He eventually dropped out of college and founded the online marketing firm, Advertigo, which he sold in 2006 to the Swedish company Tradedoubler at 23 years old. Coming out of early retirement, Daniel founded Spotify alongside Martin Lorentzon in 2006. In this conversation Daniel and Steven discuss topics, such as: His childhood in a single parent household The importance of his mother in his success Growing up in the Swedish projects Coming from a musical family Overcoming being an introvert His ability to adapt to changing situations Not fitting in when he was growing up How his difference helped in his later success Starting his first company while at school How people worry more about failing then succeeding Why effort can’t always beat talent People not understanding what it’s actually like to be a billionaire How spare time is now his most important currency Why the idea of success through University is outdated What football taught him about business Retiring at 23 years old Why he found being rich and successful depressing How the idea of ‘why-not’ helped to create Spotify Realising that he had approached his career in the wrong way How Spotify nearly collapsed 4 times The importance of culture in organisations Why you should take the risk of betting on yourself Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://bit.ly/465g8WM Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSpotify Founder: “Spotify Was A Stupid Idea!” How A 23 Year Old Shy, Underdog, Introvert, Built A $31 Billion Business! - Daniel Ek41907f99-28ff-44c1-9d3b-2863fc9bc3e5Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +00005183https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2023) Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2023)677852eb-e891-4e60-a666-8586e7312818Thu, 28 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2023) Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2023)8e46310a-e4b7-4f77-beca-4bed1e3631edThu, 28 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2023) Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2023)4f547637-e9ec-4556-81f0-28e57e2ccc14Thu, 28 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2023) Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2023)879cc30e-9a13-4a5b-bd42-5bec710b8c35Thu, 28 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Love of God We continue our overview of the Ten Commandments by looking at the two parts: love of God and love of neighbor. Together they form a “coherent whole,” and there is a unity between the two. While the Catechism shows us our obligation to follow the Commandments, it also reminds us that, “What God commands, he makes possible by his grace.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though it may be challenging at times, we are not alone. Jesus is here to help us keep his Commandments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2064-2082. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our overview of the Ten Commandments by looking at the two parts: love of God and love of neighbor. Together they form a “coherent whole,” and there is a unity between the two. While the Catechism shows us our obligation to follow the Commandments, it also reminds us that, “What God commands, he makes possible by his grace.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though it may be challenging at times, we are not alone. Jesus is here to help us keep his Commandments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2064-2082. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 271: Love of God 9833c230-abee-4832-8824-d925e27db517Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCreation Nature Walk"I found a pine cone!" Mariah picked it up and showed it to her mom."That's a big pine cone. I'm looking for little things, like this violet." Heidi smiled as she carefully set her violet in the cardboard box she was carrying."You're both finding some really cool treasures on our nature walk," Mom commented. "Remember that this is a science walk for our senses, so let's try to hear things.""I hear the leaves blowing," Heidi whispered. "And the birds are singing.""I hear the river making bubbles." Mariah giggled. "And I smell the mud by it.""I can smell that too." Mom smiled. "I can also pick a flower like Heidi's violet and smell that.""Yeah, and we touch all the stuff we pick up. This pine cone feels prickly. But we can't taste anything in the woods," Mariah pointed out."But we can taste the food we grow in our garden, and that's nature." Mom looked around. "What is one thing that all the things we've smelled, heard, touched, and looked at today have in common?" she asked the girls."They all grow?" Heidi offered."No, mud doesn't grow." Mariah laughed. "That would be funny.""Growing is a good observation, Heidi," said Mom. "There are a lot of things that grow. But I was thinking about how they were all made.""How they were made?" Heidi frowned. "What do you mean?""I mean that all the things we can observe in the woods, from the giant pine trees to the small violets, were created by God," Mom said. "Even the three people walking through these woods right now were created by Him!"Mariah laughed. "I love God's creation."Mom smiled. "So does He. God created everything, but humans are His special creation. He created us in His image--that means we're able to have a relationship with Him through Jesus. He loves us and created everything in nature for us to enjoy." "I think I'm going to put my little treasures on a poster and write 'God's creation' on it," Heidi said. "I could even take it to church club and show my friends!" -Kimberly Brokish

"I found a pine cone!" Mariah picked it up and showed it to her mom."That's a big pine cone. I'm looking for little things, like this violet." Heidi smiled as she carefully set her violet in the cardboard box she was carrying."You're both finding some really cool treasures on our nature walk," Mom commented. "Remember that this is a science walk for our senses, so let's try to hear things.""I hear the leaves blowing," Heidi whispered. "And the birds are singing.""I hear the river making bubbles." Mariah giggled. "And I smell the mud by it.""I can smell that too." Mom smiled. "I can also pick a flower like Heidi's violet and smell that.""Yeah, and we touch all the stuff we pick up. This pine cone feels prickly. But we can't taste anything in the woods," Mariah pointed out."But we can taste the food we grow in our garden, and that's nature." Mom looked around. "What is one thing that all the things we've smelled, heard, touched, and looked at today have in common?" she asked the girls."They all grow?" Heidi offered."No, mud doesn't grow." Mariah laughed. "That would be funny.""Growing is a good observation, Heidi," said Mom. "There are a lot of things that grow. But I was thinking about how they were all made.""How they were made?" Heidi frowned. "What do you mean?""I mean that all the things we can observe in the woods, from the giant pine trees to the small violets, were created by God," Mom said. "Even the three people walking through these woods right now were created by Him!"Mariah laughed. "I love God's creation."Mom smiled. "So does He. God created everything, but humans are His special creation. He created us in His image--that means we're able to have a relationship with Him through Jesus. He loves us and created everything in nature for us to enjoy." "I think I'm going to put my little treasures on a poster and write 'God's creation' on it," Heidi said. "I could even take it to church club and show my friends!" -Kimberly Brokish

Creation Nature Walk7468fa5b-4ce4-4775-870c-5b4d2f9acfb1Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCreation Nature Walk"I found a pine cone!" Mariah picked it up and showed it to her mom."That's a big pine cone. I'm looking for little things, like this violet." Heidi smiled as she carefully set her violet in the cardboard box she was carrying."You're both finding some really cool treasures on our nature walk," Mom commented. "Remember that this is a science walk for our senses, so let's try to hear things.""I hear the leaves blowing," Heidi whispered. "And the birds are singing.""I hear the river making bubbles." Mariah giggled. "And I smell the mud by it.""I can smell that too." Mom smiled. "I can also pick a flower like Heidi's violet and smell that.""Yeah, and we touch all the stuff we pick up. This pine cone feels prickly. But we can't taste anything in the woods," Mariah pointed out."But we can taste the food we grow in our garden, and that's nature." Mom looked around. "What is one thing that all the things we've smelled, heard, touched, and looked at today have in common?" she asked the girls."They all grow?" Heidi offered."No, mud doesn't grow." Mariah laughed. "That would be funny.""Growing is a good observation, Heidi," said Mom. "There are a lot of things that grow. But I was thinking about how they were all made.""How they were made?" Heidi frowned. "What do you mean?""I mean that all the things we can observe in the woods, from the giant pine trees to the small violets, were created by God," Mom said. "Even the three people walking through these woods right now were created by Him!"Mariah laughed. "I love God's creation."Mom smiled. "So does He. God created everything, but humans are His special creation. He created us in His image--that means we're able to have a relationship with Him through Jesus. He loves us and created everything in nature for us to enjoy." "I think I'm going to put my little treasures on a poster and write 'God's creation' on it," Heidi said. "I could even take it to church club and show my friends!" -Kimberly Brokish

"I found a pine cone!" Mariah picked it up and showed it to her mom."That's a big pine cone. I'm looking for little things, like this violet." Heidi smiled as she carefully set her violet in the cardboard box she was carrying."You're both finding some really cool treasures on our nature walk," Mom commented. "Remember that this is a science walk for our senses, so let's try to hear things.""I hear the leaves blowing," Heidi whispered. "And the birds are singing.""I hear the river making bubbles." Mariah giggled. "And I smell the mud by it.""I can smell that too." Mom smiled. "I can also pick a flower like Heidi's violet and smell that.""Yeah, and we touch all the stuff we pick up. This pine cone feels prickly. But we can't taste anything in the woods," Mariah pointed out."But we can taste the food we grow in our garden, and that's nature." Mom looked around. "What is one thing that all the things we've smelled, heard, touched, and looked at today have in common?" she asked the girls."They all grow?" Heidi offered."No, mud doesn't grow." Mariah laughed. "That would be funny.""Growing is a good observation, Heidi," said Mom. "There are a lot of things that grow. But I was thinking about how they were all made.""How they were made?" Heidi frowned. "What do you mean?""I mean that all the things we can observe in the woods, from the giant pine trees to the small violets, were created by God," Mom said. "Even the three people walking through these woods right now were created by Him!"Mariah laughed. "I love God's creation."Mom smiled. "So does He. God created everything, but humans are His special creation. He created us in His image--that means we're able to have a relationship with Him through Jesus. He loves us and created everything in nature for us to enjoy." "I think I'm going to put my little treasures on a poster and write 'God's creation' on it," Heidi said. "I could even take it to church club and show my friends!" -Kimberly Brokish

Creation Nature Walk11e0784a-c6ef-43c1-8541-f0f1d9f16f6aThu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Love of God We continue our overview of the Ten Commandments by looking at the two parts: love of God and love of neighbor. Together they form a “coherent whole,” and there is a unity between the two. While the Catechism shows us our obligation to follow the Commandments, it also reminds us that, “What God commands, he makes possible by his grace.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though it may be challenging at times, we are not alone. Jesus is here to help us keep his Commandments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2064-2082. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our overview of the Ten Commandments by looking at the two parts: love of God and love of neighbor. Together they form a “coherent whole,” and there is a unity between the two. While the Catechism shows us our obligation to follow the Commandments, it also reminds us that, “What God commands, he makes possible by his grace.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though it may be challenging at times, we are not alone. Jesus is here to help us keep his Commandments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2064-2082. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 271: Love of God e6075c80-dd5c-494d-b356-d6cf7b63950bThu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#505 Questions Protestants Can&#8217;t Answer - John MartignoniProtestantism has some explaining to do about its own traditions. Did the new theologies of the reformers actually make sense? Do they make sense today? John Martignoni joins us. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and we got a long time author with a new book. And the new book is about does Protestantism make sense? And it&#8217;s a Catholic approach to looking at Protestantism and just asking in a basic, honest, straightforward way, does this hang together? Would a …

Protestantism has some explaining to do about its own traditions. Did the new theologies of the reformers actually make sense? Do they make sense today? John Martignoni joins us. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and we got a long time author with a new book. And the new book is about does Protestantism make sense? And it&#8217;s a Catholic approach to looking at Protestantism and just asking in a basic, honest, straightforward way, does this hang together? Would a …

#505 Questions Protestants Can&#8217;t Answer - John Martignoni184581ea-d526-47e4-864b-96318c2c78e2Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#300: Tag You're it Elisha; Elijah part 81 Kings 19:19-21 If you have missed any episodes in our Elijah series, I would highly recommend you go back and listen to them because the episodes build upon each other. Today Elijah finds the man who will be taking his place… Elisha. Elijah throws his cloak onto Elisha symbolizing that he is next....tagging him to take his place. We discuss that when God called Elisha, he was doing normal, every day work. Sometimes our work or tasks may seem &quot;normal&quot;( ie: learning to read, helping with the dishes, etc) BUT they all have purpose when we do them with excellence to glorify God AND often God uses those things to prepare us for what&#39;s next. I am grateful you joined my podcast and I hope your kids are enjoying listening to the Bible through these episodes. For the bonus content go here: patreon.com/Kidsbiblestories For the FREE Dan the Great Fish Read-A-Loud and more, go here https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 19:19-21 If you have missed any episodes in our Elijah series, I would highly recommend you go back and listen to them because the episodes build upon each other. Today Elijah finds the man who will be taking his place… Elisha. Elijah throws his cloak onto Elisha symbolizing that he is next....tagging him to take his place. We discuss that when God called Elisha, he was doing normal, every day work. Sometimes our work or tasks may seem &quot;normal&quot;( ie: learning to read, helping with the dishes, etc) BUT they all have purpose when we do them with excellence to glorify God AND often God uses those things to prepare us for what&#39;s next. I am grateful you joined my podcast and I hope your kids are enjoying listening to the Bible through these episodes. For the bonus content go here: patreon.com/Kidsbiblestories For the FREE Dan the Great Fish Read-A-Loud and more, go here https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#300: Tag You're it Elisha; Elijah part 8c6ebcc54-cbb9-493c-9099-74108d45fb7eWed, 27 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000551https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2023) Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2023)a01f2ebf-e2ed-4630-a548-f49bd769185cWed, 27 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2023) Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2023)518c19d3-68cc-4992-a17d-9b491e26e625Wed, 27 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2023) Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2023)0b00b6c8-a550-4a36-8c46-127fe430ade4Wed, 27 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2023) Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2023)e34591ff-fc36-41c9-905e-46e074517c6fWed, 27 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: The Ten Commandments God reveals himself and his glory through the Ten Commandments. We begin exploring the Ten Commandments as shown in the Catechism and learn about how these laws are not meant to limit us, but set us free from the slavery of sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that the Commandments are truly a gift from God and reflects his love for us. Today’s readings are the Ten Commandments and Catechism paragraphs 2052-2063. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God reveals himself and his glory through the Ten Commandments. We begin exploring the Ten Commandments as shown in the Catechism and learn about how these laws are not meant to limit us, but set us free from the slavery of sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that the Commandments are truly a gift from God and reflects his love for us. Today’s readings are the Ten Commandments and Catechism paragraphs 2052-2063. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 270: The Ten Commandments 5827dd92-cbb1-452a-827d-1ddde0f9138bWed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSalty Sin"Thank you for helping with the pie, Lizzy!" said Grandma. The four-year-old beamed. "What about me?" eight-year-old Henry asked, showing his grandmother the pie he'd made out of playdough."It's adorable." Grandma moved the apple pie to the back of the stove. "Lizzy, while the oven is heating up, why don't we go pick some green beans from the garden?""Okay!" Lizzy replied."Henry, are you going to come with us?" Grandma asked. "I want to make pies," Henry replied, playdough in hand. "Okay, we'll be outside for a bit then. Please don't touch the apple pie," Grandma said as she followed Lizzy outside. After dinner and devotions that evening, Grandma served everyone a slice of apple pie. "Lizzy did wonderful today being my helper," she told Grandpa. Lizzy beamed as she picked up her fork. "I like helping!" As she put a bite of pie in her mouth, the smile disappeared. "Yuck!" she exclaimed. "It's all full of salt!" Grandpa tried a tiny bite. "You're right, Lizzy-girl, this does taste like a salt pie.""Well!" Grandma looked at the pie. "How did that happen? I know I put the right amount of salt in.""Henry, you're quiet," Grandpa noted as he looked at the boy. Henry sighed. "I'm sorry, Grandma. I tried to put sugar on top of the pie so it would be extra yummy. But it wasn't sugar, it was salt. Now the pie is ruined."Grandpa chuckled. "This reminds me of what we read in Genesis. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate the fruit, the curse of sin entered the world. And just like the salt in this pie, we can't fix it and get rid of the sin on our own. We need Jesus's help with that.""He died on the cross so He could take all our sins far away." Lizzy frowned. "Is he going to fix the pie?"Grandpa grinned. "One day He's going to fix the whole world! Then all sin will be gone forever.""In the meantime, He gave us lots of apples on our tree so we can bake another pie." Grandma smiled. "This time, I think I'll have two helpers." -Kimberly Brokish

"Thank you for helping with the pie, Lizzy!" said Grandma. The four-year-old beamed. "What about me?" eight-year-old Henry asked, showing his grandmother the pie he'd made out of playdough."It's adorable." Grandma moved the apple pie to the back of the stove. "Lizzy, while the oven is heating up, why don't we go pick some green beans from the garden?""Okay!" Lizzy replied."Henry, are you going to come with us?" Grandma asked. "I want to make pies," Henry replied, playdough in hand. "Okay, we'll be outside for a bit then. Please don't touch the apple pie," Grandma said as she followed Lizzy outside. After dinner and devotions that evening, Grandma served everyone a slice of apple pie. "Lizzy did wonderful today being my helper," she told Grandpa. Lizzy beamed as she picked up her fork. "I like helping!" As she put a bite of pie in her mouth, the smile disappeared. "Yuck!" she exclaimed. "It's all full of salt!" Grandpa tried a tiny bite. "You're right, Lizzy-girl, this does taste like a salt pie.""Well!" Grandma looked at the pie. "How did that happen? I know I put the right amount of salt in.""Henry, you're quiet," Grandpa noted as he looked at the boy. Henry sighed. "I'm sorry, Grandma. I tried to put sugar on top of the pie so it would be extra yummy. But it wasn't sugar, it was salt. Now the pie is ruined."Grandpa chuckled. "This reminds me of what we read in Genesis. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate the fruit, the curse of sin entered the world. And just like the salt in this pie, we can't fix it and get rid of the sin on our own. We need Jesus's help with that.""He died on the cross so He could take all our sins far away." Lizzy frowned. "Is he going to fix the pie?"Grandpa grinned. "One day He's going to fix the whole world! Then all sin will be gone forever.""In the meantime, He gave us lots of apples on our tree so we can bake another pie." Grandma smiled. "This time, I think I'll have two helpers." -Kimberly Brokish

Salty Sind3c607d9-3052-4cf8-a3d5-e4ca58797bf0Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSalty Sin"Thank you for helping with the pie, Lizzy!" said Grandma. The four-year-old beamed. "What about me?" eight-year-old Henry asked, showing his grandmother the pie he'd made out of playdough."It's adorable." Grandma moved the apple pie to the back of the stove. "Lizzy, while the oven is heating up, why don't we go pick some green beans from the garden?""Okay!" Lizzy replied."Henry, are you going to come with us?" Grandma asked. "I want to make pies," Henry replied, playdough in hand. "Okay, we'll be outside for a bit then. Please don't touch the apple pie," Grandma said as she followed Lizzy outside. After dinner and devotions that evening, Grandma served everyone a slice of apple pie. "Lizzy did wonderful today being my helper," she told Grandpa. Lizzy beamed as she picked up her fork. "I like helping!" As she put a bite of pie in her mouth, the smile disappeared. "Yuck!" she exclaimed. "It's all full of salt!" Grandpa tried a tiny bite. "You're right, Lizzy-girl, this does taste like a salt pie.""Well!" Grandma looked at the pie. "How did that happen? I know I put the right amount of salt in.""Henry, you're quiet," Grandpa noted as he looked at the boy. Henry sighed. "I'm sorry, Grandma. I tried to put sugar on top of the pie so it would be extra yummy. But it wasn't sugar, it was salt. Now the pie is ruined."Grandpa chuckled. "This reminds me of what we read in Genesis. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate the fruit, the curse of sin entered the world. And just like the salt in this pie, we can't fix it and get rid of the sin on our own. We need Jesus's help with that.""He died on the cross so He could take all our sins far away." Lizzy frowned. "Is he going to fix the pie?"Grandpa grinned. "One day He's going to fix the whole world! Then all sin will be gone forever.""In the meantime, He gave us lots of apples on our tree so we can bake another pie." Grandma smiled. "This time, I think I'll have two helpers." -Kimberly Brokish

"Thank you for helping with the pie, Lizzy!" said Grandma. The four-year-old beamed. "What about me?" eight-year-old Henry asked, showing his grandmother the pie he'd made out of playdough."It's adorable." Grandma moved the apple pie to the back of the stove. "Lizzy, while the oven is heating up, why don't we go pick some green beans from the garden?""Okay!" Lizzy replied."Henry, are you going to come with us?" Grandma asked. "I want to make pies," Henry replied, playdough in hand. "Okay, we'll be outside for a bit then. Please don't touch the apple pie," Grandma said as she followed Lizzy outside. After dinner and devotions that evening, Grandma served everyone a slice of apple pie. "Lizzy did wonderful today being my helper," she told Grandpa. Lizzy beamed as she picked up her fork. "I like helping!" As she put a bite of pie in her mouth, the smile disappeared. "Yuck!" she exclaimed. "It's all full of salt!" Grandpa tried a tiny bite. "You're right, Lizzy-girl, this does taste like a salt pie.""Well!" Grandma looked at the pie. "How did that happen? I know I put the right amount of salt in.""Henry, you're quiet," Grandpa noted as he looked at the boy. Henry sighed. "I'm sorry, Grandma. I tried to put sugar on top of the pie so it would be extra yummy. But it wasn't sugar, it was salt. Now the pie is ruined."Grandpa chuckled. "This reminds me of what we read in Genesis. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate the fruit, the curse of sin entered the world. And just like the salt in this pie, we can't fix it and get rid of the sin on our own. We need Jesus's help with that.""He died on the cross so He could take all our sins far away." Lizzy frowned. "Is he going to fix the pie?"Grandpa grinned. "One day He's going to fix the whole world! Then all sin will be gone forever.""In the meantime, He gave us lots of apples on our tree so we can bake another pie." Grandma smiled. "This time, I think I'll have two helpers." -Kimberly Brokish

Salty Sin21fced86-ed72-47a9-b391-452f10f52b20Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: The Ten Commandments God reveals himself and his glory through the Ten Commandments. We begin exploring the Ten Commandments as shown in the Catechism and learn about how these laws are not meant to limit us, but set us free from the slavery of sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that the Commandments are truly a gift from God and reflects his love for us. Today’s readings are the Ten Commandments and Catechism paragraphs 2052-2063. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God reveals himself and his glory through the Ten Commandments. We begin exploring the Ten Commandments as shown in the Catechism and learn about how these laws are not meant to limit us, but set us free from the slavery of sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that the Commandments are truly a gift from God and reflects his love for us. Today’s readings are the Ten Commandments and Catechism paragraphs 2052-2063. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 270: The Ten Commandments 8f2b9a0b-5f19-47ec-9f23-d9e952e79092Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2023) Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2023)1e75623c-d9c6-466a-9d32-bbbc9c852cddTue, 26 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2023) Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2023)e8fca9c0-9f41-4261-82c7-31ed2948fba6Tue, 26 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2023) Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2023)495f3b35-3eb2-4532-b322-5c1135a72970Tue, 26 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2023) Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2023)e06cce7c-8c34-41f3-8ed3-613634fe40e4Tue, 26 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: Our Missionary Witness The Church’s mission of evangelization depends on the faithful witness of her members. Christian goodness and fidelity authenticate the Gospel. As Fr. Mike relates, people are attracted to admirable but everyday Christian witnesses. Through such lives of quiet holiness, the Church is built up and brought to greater fullness. This episode closes with a few summary “nuggets” about the moral life in the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2044-2051. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church’s mission of evangelization depends on the faithful witness of her members. Christian goodness and fidelity authenticate the Gospel. As Fr. Mike relates, people are attracted to admirable but everyday Christian witnesses. Through such lives of quiet holiness, the Church is built up and brought to greater fullness. This episode closes with a few summary “nuggets” about the moral life in the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2044-2051. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 269: Our Missionary Witnessbeadad04-6f94-4b4e-9d80-348840dea9d1Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA New Friend Juan noticed a boy sitting by himself in the school cafeteria. He's new here, and he must be lonely, Juan thought, remembering how he had felt when he was the new kid at school the year before. When Juan finished eating his lunch and was ready to go outside for recess with his friends, he stopped at the door. I'm going back to talk to that kid, he decided.Juan slid onto the bench across from the boy. "Hi," he said. "I'm Juan. What's your name?""My name is Haneul," replied the boy."Where are you from?" asked Juan."South Korea," Haneul answered."Want to play ball with us?" Juan asked. Haneul nodded enthusiastically.Juan wasn't sure what made him do it, but as they left to go home after school, he invited Haneul to come over to his house. Haneul looked pleased, and they both checked to make sure it was okay with their parents.Hanging out with Haneul turned out to be more fun than Juan expected. The boys played basketball and ping-pong and built a fort in the basement. Soon Juan and Haneul became good friends. Their families also met each other, and the boys often visited each other's houses. At Haneul's house, Juan was served Korean food and learned to eat with chopsticks. He also learned some fascinating things about Korean culture."I'm so glad I decided to talk to Haneul when he first came to our school," Juan told his dad one day. "Every time I go to his house, I feel like I'm taking a trip to South Korea.""Whoever refreshes others will be refreshed," Dad said with a smile."What does that mean?" asked Juan."It's from the Bible, and it means that generosity works like a boomerang--when we give to others out of what God has given to us, God blesses us for it," Dad explained. "You were willing to give your time and attention to Haneul when he was new and didn't know anyone, and you're receiving a special blessing in return--knowledge about another culture and a true friend." Dad smiled at Juan. "Through Jesus, we have God's love in our hearts, and when we share that love with others by showing them kindness, God often blesses those relationships and helps them grow stronger." -Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Juan noticed a boy sitting by himself in the school cafeteria. He's new here, and he must be lonely, Juan thought, remembering how he had felt when he was the new kid at school the year before. When Juan finished eating his lunch and was ready to go outside for recess with his friends, he stopped at the door. I'm going back to talk to that kid, he decided.Juan slid onto the bench across from the boy. "Hi," he said. "I'm Juan. What's your name?""My name is Haneul," replied the boy."Where are you from?" asked Juan."South Korea," Haneul answered."Want to play ball with us?" Juan asked. Haneul nodded enthusiastically.Juan wasn't sure what made him do it, but as they left to go home after school, he invited Haneul to come over to his house. Haneul looked pleased, and they both checked to make sure it was okay with their parents.Hanging out with Haneul turned out to be more fun than Juan expected. The boys played basketball and ping-pong and built a fort in the basement. Soon Juan and Haneul became good friends. Their families also met each other, and the boys often visited each other's houses. At Haneul's house, Juan was served Korean food and learned to eat with chopsticks. He also learned some fascinating things about Korean culture."I'm so glad I decided to talk to Haneul when he first came to our school," Juan told his dad one day. "Every time I go to his house, I feel like I'm taking a trip to South Korea.""Whoever refreshes others will be refreshed," Dad said with a smile."What does that mean?" asked Juan."It's from the Bible, and it means that generosity works like a boomerang--when we give to others out of what God has given to us, God blesses us for it," Dad explained. "You were willing to give your time and attention to Haneul when he was new and didn't know anyone, and you're receiving a special blessing in return--knowledge about another culture and a true friend." Dad smiled at Juan. "Through Jesus, we have God's love in our hearts, and when we share that love with others by showing them kindness, God often blesses those relationships and helps them grow stronger." -Matilda H. Nordtvedt

A New Friend 5c8ba2bd-2ebf-4f8e-bd18-1e4c28071bd5Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA New Friend Juan noticed a boy sitting by himself in the school cafeteria. He's new here, and he must be lonely, Juan thought, remembering how he had felt when he was the new kid at school the year before. When Juan finished eating his lunch and was ready to go outside for recess with his friends, he stopped at the door. I'm going back to talk to that kid, he decided.Juan slid onto the bench across from the boy. "Hi," he said. "I'm Juan. What's your name?""My name is Haneul," replied the boy."Where are you from?" asked Juan."South Korea," Haneul answered."Want to play ball with us?" Juan asked. Haneul nodded enthusiastically.Juan wasn't sure what made him do it, but as they left to go home after school, he invited Haneul to come over to his house. Haneul looked pleased, and they both checked to make sure it was okay with their parents.Hanging out with Haneul turned out to be more fun than Juan expected. The boys played basketball and ping-pong and built a fort in the basement. Soon Juan and Haneul became good friends. Their families also met each other, and the boys often visited each other's houses. At Haneul's house, Juan was served Korean food and learned to eat with chopsticks. He also learned some fascinating things about Korean culture."I'm so glad I decided to talk to Haneul when he first came to our school," Juan told his dad one day. "Every time I go to his house, I feel like I'm taking a trip to South Korea.""Whoever refreshes others will be refreshed," Dad said with a smile."What does that mean?" asked Juan."It's from the Bible, and it means that generosity works like a boomerang--when we give to others out of what God has given to us, God blesses us for it," Dad explained. "You were willing to give your time and attention to Haneul when he was new and didn't know anyone, and you're receiving a special blessing in return--knowledge about another culture and a true friend." Dad smiled at Juan. "Through Jesus, we have God's love in our hearts, and when we share that love with others by showing them kindness, God often blesses those relationships and helps them grow stronger." -Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Juan noticed a boy sitting by himself in the school cafeteria. He's new here, and he must be lonely, Juan thought, remembering how he had felt when he was the new kid at school the year before. When Juan finished eating his lunch and was ready to go outside for recess with his friends, he stopped at the door. I'm going back to talk to that kid, he decided.Juan slid onto the bench across from the boy. "Hi," he said. "I'm Juan. What's your name?""My name is Haneul," replied the boy."Where are you from?" asked Juan."South Korea," Haneul answered."Want to play ball with us?" Juan asked. Haneul nodded enthusiastically.Juan wasn't sure what made him do it, but as they left to go home after school, he invited Haneul to come over to his house. Haneul looked pleased, and they both checked to make sure it was okay with their parents.Hanging out with Haneul turned out to be more fun than Juan expected. The boys played basketball and ping-pong and built a fort in the basement. Soon Juan and Haneul became good friends. Their families also met each other, and the boys often visited each other's houses. At Haneul's house, Juan was served Korean food and learned to eat with chopsticks. He also learned some fascinating things about Korean culture."I'm so glad I decided to talk to Haneul when he first came to our school," Juan told his dad one day. "Every time I go to his house, I feel like I'm taking a trip to South Korea.""Whoever refreshes others will be refreshed," Dad said with a smile."What does that mean?" asked Juan."It's from the Bible, and it means that generosity works like a boomerang--when we give to others out of what God has given to us, God blesses us for it," Dad explained. "You were willing to give your time and attention to Haneul when he was new and didn't know anyone, and you're receiving a special blessing in return--knowledge about another culture and a true friend." Dad smiled at Juan. "Through Jesus, we have God's love in our hearts, and when we share that love with others by showing them kindness, God often blesses those relationships and helps them grow stronger." -Matilda H. Nordtvedt

A New Friend a9e08928-e91c-4d37-8516-dae5aa267579Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: Our Missionary Witness The Church’s mission of evangelization depends on the faithful witness of her members. Christian goodness and fidelity authenticate the Gospel. As Fr. Mike relates, people are attracted to admirable but everyday Christian witnesses. Through such lives of quiet holiness, the Church is built up and brought to greater fullness. This episode closes with a few summary “nuggets” about the moral life in the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2044-2051. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Church’s mission of evangelization depends on the faithful witness of her members. Christian goodness and fidelity authenticate the Gospel. As Fr. Mike relates, people are attracted to admirable but everyday Christian witnesses. Through such lives of quiet holiness, the Church is built up and brought to greater fullness. This episode closes with a few summary “nuggets” about the moral life in the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2044-2051. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 269: Our Missionary Witnessde565734-c86d-45f4-96fa-08bc7b5d7735Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy with Cory RosenkeDeep down, we all (even non-Christians) know that there has to be some part of us beyond our brains and bodies. Those deepest parts have yearnings that call us to search for something that is not material. Those yearnings call us to search for God. Though, we do get confused sometimes. Join me in this episode as Cory Rosenke shares how his yearnings (and and irrepressible urge to ask "Why?") lead him to his faith and to God. We talk about how the deepest issues of identity, purpose, mission, and meaning lead us to God in a powerful way. Without their proper alignment, we are easily lost.  You can find out more about Cory at his website: https://coryrosenke.com/ or at his following social media connections: https://twitter.com/CRosenke https://www.facebook.com/coryrosenkeministries

Deep down, we all (even non-Christians) know that there has to be some part of us beyond our brains and bodies. Those deepest parts have yearnings that call us to search for something that is not material. Those yearnings call us to search for God. Though, we do get confused sometimes. Join me in this episode as Cory Rosenke shares how his yearnings (and and irrepressible urge to ask "Why?") lead him to his faith and to God. We talk about how the deepest issues of identity, purpose, mission, and meaning lead us to God in a powerful way. Without their proper alignment, we are easily lost.  You can find out more about Cory at his website: https://coryrosenke.com/ or at his following social media connections: https://twitter.com/CRosenke https://www.facebook.com/coryrosenkeministries

fullWhy with Cory Rosenke7c44c4e9-3dcd-4d99-bf32-ce181fb01b8eMon, 25 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo.1 Neuroscientist: Why You Should Always Look Into Someone’s Left Eye! & How Stress Leaks Through Skin, Is Contagious & Gives You Belly Fat! Dr. Tara SwartHave you ever want to change your mind? Well what if you changed your brain instead? In this new episode Steven sits down with neuroscientist, executive advisor and author, Dr Tara Swart Bieber.  Dr Swart, has a PHD in Neuropharmacology and a past successful career medical doctor as a psychiatrist. From there she transferred into becoming a top level leadership coach, specialising in improving mental resilience in CEO’s and helping them to operate at peak brain performance. Her clients include leaders of FTSE100, Fortune 500 and Magic Circle firms. She is a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan, and the author of the bestselling book, ‘The Source’.  In this conversation Tara and Steven discuss topics, such as: How emotions are contagious Neuroscience tricks for love and connection How Tara uses neuroscience to help leaders  Using neuroscience to handle stress How stress can make you fat  The way that exercise can combat stress How the brain cleans itself  The chemical nature of love How to improve relationships using neuroscience Why your gut instinct is real Why the world needs a spiritual revolution The impact of porn on the brain  How your friendship group impacts your brain and health The ways to physically change your brain How trauma can be inherited  How trauma changes your genes  The ways that you can train and strengthen your brain How exercise can change the brain The science of the law of attraction and manifestation Changing the voice in your head How your thoughts can stop you ageing  You can purchase Tara’s book, ‘The Source’, here: https://amzn.to/461TDRS Follow Tara: Instagram: https://bit.ly/48hJ1k2  Twitter: https://bit.ly/46gqYZI  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever want to change your mind? Well what if you changed your brain instead? In this new episode Steven sits down with neuroscientist, executive advisor and author, Dr Tara Swart Bieber.  Dr Swart, has a PHD in Neuropharmacology and a past successful career medical doctor as a psychiatrist. From there she transferred into becoming a top level leadership coach, specialising in improving mental resilience in CEO’s and helping them to operate at peak brain performance. Her clients include leaders of FTSE100, Fortune 500 and Magic Circle firms. She is a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan, and the author of the bestselling book, ‘The Source’.  In this conversation Tara and Steven discuss topics, such as: How emotions are contagious Neuroscience tricks for love and connection How Tara uses neuroscience to help leaders  Using neuroscience to handle stress How stress can make you fat  The way that exercise can combat stress How the brain cleans itself  The chemical nature of love How to improve relationships using neuroscience Why your gut instinct is real Why the world needs a spiritual revolution The impact of porn on the brain  How your friendship group impacts your brain and health The ways to physically change your brain How trauma can be inherited  How trauma changes your genes  The ways that you can train and strengthen your brain How exercise can change the brain The science of the law of attraction and manifestation Changing the voice in your head How your thoughts can stop you ageing  You can purchase Tara’s book, ‘The Source’, here: https://amzn.to/461TDRS Follow Tara: Instagram: https://bit.ly/48hJ1k2  Twitter: https://bit.ly/46gqYZI  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNo.1 Neuroscientist: Why You Should Always Look Into Someone’s Left Eye! & How Stress Leaks Through Skin, Is Contagious & Gives You Belly Fat! Dr. Tara Swartb7891f07-92da-4178-b03b-5bf66c8e5176Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +00007513https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2023) Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2023)a96d5028-008e-40bc-adee-1a9b9d57ec42Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2023) Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2023)5836a6b8-e547-4a81-8d7d-37d51af488cbMon, 25 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2023) Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2023)a43f08e3-564e-4c1f-ae98-c368030763c7Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2023) Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2023)763cbc12-7fbf-4c0b-b710-5bdf667a2db7Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: The Precepts of the Church God has given the Church his law as “the way of life and truth.” We, therefore, have the right to be taught and guided while maintaining a spirit of docility in love. In this, Fr. Mike reminds us that the Church is our caring mother. Her care extends into the five precepts of the Church, those laws establishing the very minimum needed to remain an active member of the Body of Christ. These have to do with attending Mass, receiving the sacraments, fasting, and providing for the needs of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2037-2043. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God has given the Church his law as “the way of life and truth.” We, therefore, have the right to be taught and guided while maintaining a spirit of docility in love. In this, Fr. Mike reminds us that the Church is our caring mother. Her care extends into the five precepts of the Church, those laws establishing the very minimum needed to remain an active member of the Body of Christ. These have to do with attending Mass, receiving the sacraments, fasting, and providing for the needs of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2037-2043. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 268: The Precepts of the Churchbf0c80c9-032a-4927-946d-0cafd2e3eaafMon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChanging ColorsHarper looked up when Mom closed her science textbook. "I think it's time for an experiment!" Mom said.Harper followed Mom into the kitchen, where Mom pulled out one of the white carnations from the vase on the kitchen table. "What's the experiment?" Harper asked."What did we just learn about today in science?" "We talked about how plants absorb water through a process called capillary action," Harper explained."Right! So now we're going to see that process in action." Mom handed Harper the flower. Following Mom's direction, Harper cut the stem of the flower at an angle. Then she filled a glass jar with water and added ten drops of red food coloring. Harper placed the flower in the water. "Now what?""Now we wait," Mom said.Harper watched the flower for a few minutes but left when nothing happened immediately. She forgot about the flower until she came down for breakfast the next morning. There, sitting on the table, was the carnation. But the carnation was no longer white. Instead, a rosy color tinged the edges of the petals. When Harper looked again at dinner, the color was even stronger. Harper checked on the flower each day for a week, watching as the red color became more defined."Well, what did you think?" Mom asked at the end of the week. "It was cool to watch the flower change color! If I hadn't known the carnation started off white, I never would have guessed the original color wasn't red!" Harper exclaimed. "The plant absorbed the water, and it changed from the inside out as it became red. It reminds me of what I learned at Bible club this week.""How so?" Mom asked."Well, Mrs. Dvorak told us that as Christians, Jesus lives in us. As His Spirit works in our hearts, we start changing from the inside out, just like the carnation. Eventually, others can see the difference more and more as we follow Jesus and show His love to others--like how I could see the red color becoming brighter with time.""I'm glad you're paying attention in Bible club and to my science lessons!" Mom grinned. "Maybe next time you'll have to be my teacher." - Olivia Summers

Harper looked up when Mom closed her science textbook. "I think it's time for an experiment!" Mom said.Harper followed Mom into the kitchen, where Mom pulled out one of the white carnations from the vase on the kitchen table. "What's the experiment?" Harper asked."What did we just learn about today in science?" "We talked about how plants absorb water through a process called capillary action," Harper explained."Right! So now we're going to see that process in action." Mom handed Harper the flower. Following Mom's direction, Harper cut the stem of the flower at an angle. Then she filled a glass jar with water and added ten drops of red food coloring. Harper placed the flower in the water. "Now what?""Now we wait," Mom said.Harper watched the flower for a few minutes but left when nothing happened immediately. She forgot about the flower until she came down for breakfast the next morning. There, sitting on the table, was the carnation. But the carnation was no longer white. Instead, a rosy color tinged the edges of the petals. When Harper looked again at dinner, the color was even stronger. Harper checked on the flower each day for a week, watching as the red color became more defined."Well, what did you think?" Mom asked at the end of the week. "It was cool to watch the flower change color! If I hadn't known the carnation started off white, I never would have guessed the original color wasn't red!" Harper exclaimed. "The plant absorbed the water, and it changed from the inside out as it became red. It reminds me of what I learned at Bible club this week.""How so?" Mom asked."Well, Mrs. Dvorak told us that as Christians, Jesus lives in us. As His Spirit works in our hearts, we start changing from the inside out, just like the carnation. Eventually, others can see the difference more and more as we follow Jesus and show His love to others--like how I could see the red color becoming brighter with time.""I'm glad you're paying attention in Bible club and to my science lessons!" Mom grinned. "Maybe next time you'll have to be my teacher." - Olivia Summers

Changing Colorsa41c7a6f-6dc5-44ae-a7d0-9f2a5c378191Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChanging ColorsHarper looked up when Mom closed her science textbook. "I think it's time for an experiment!" Mom said.Harper followed Mom into the kitchen, where Mom pulled out one of the white carnations from the vase on the kitchen table. "What's the experiment?" Harper asked."What did we just learn about today in science?" "We talked about how plants absorb water through a process called capillary action," Harper explained."Right! So now we're going to see that process in action." Mom handed Harper the flower. Following Mom's direction, Harper cut the stem of the flower at an angle. Then she filled a glass jar with water and added ten drops of red food coloring. Harper placed the flower in the water. "Now what?""Now we wait," Mom said.Harper watched the flower for a few minutes but left when nothing happened immediately. She forgot about the flower until she came down for breakfast the next morning. There, sitting on the table, was the carnation. But the carnation was no longer white. Instead, a rosy color tinged the edges of the petals. When Harper looked again at dinner, the color was even stronger. Harper checked on the flower each day for a week, watching as the red color became more defined."Well, what did you think?" Mom asked at the end of the week. "It was cool to watch the flower change color! If I hadn't known the carnation started off white, I never would have guessed the original color wasn't red!" Harper exclaimed. "The plant absorbed the water, and it changed from the inside out as it became red. It reminds me of what I learned at Bible club this week.""How so?" Mom asked."Well, Mrs. Dvorak told us that as Christians, Jesus lives in us. As His Spirit works in our hearts, we start changing from the inside out, just like the carnation. Eventually, others can see the difference more and more as we follow Jesus and show His love to others--like how I could see the red color becoming brighter with time.""I'm glad you're paying attention in Bible club and to my science lessons!" Mom grinned. "Maybe next time you'll have to be my teacher." - Olivia Summers

Harper looked up when Mom closed her science textbook. "I think it's time for an experiment!" Mom said.Harper followed Mom into the kitchen, where Mom pulled out one of the white carnations from the vase on the kitchen table. "What's the experiment?" Harper asked."What did we just learn about today in science?" "We talked about how plants absorb water through a process called capillary action," Harper explained."Right! So now we're going to see that process in action." Mom handed Harper the flower. Following Mom's direction, Harper cut the stem of the flower at an angle. Then she filled a glass jar with water and added ten drops of red food coloring. Harper placed the flower in the water. "Now what?""Now we wait," Mom said.Harper watched the flower for a few minutes but left when nothing happened immediately. She forgot about the flower until she came down for breakfast the next morning. There, sitting on the table, was the carnation. But the carnation was no longer white. Instead, a rosy color tinged the edges of the petals. When Harper looked again at dinner, the color was even stronger. Harper checked on the flower each day for a week, watching as the red color became more defined."Well, what did you think?" Mom asked at the end of the week. "It was cool to watch the flower change color! If I hadn't known the carnation started off white, I never would have guessed the original color wasn't red!" Harper exclaimed. "The plant absorbed the water, and it changed from the inside out as it became red. It reminds me of what I learned at Bible club this week.""How so?" Mom asked."Well, Mrs. Dvorak told us that as Christians, Jesus lives in us. As His Spirit works in our hearts, we start changing from the inside out, just like the carnation. Eventually, others can see the difference more and more as we follow Jesus and show His love to others--like how I could see the red color becoming brighter with time.""I'm glad you're paying attention in Bible club and to my science lessons!" Mom grinned. "Maybe next time you'll have to be my teacher." - Olivia Summers

Changing Colorse3e5ef14-8287-4f00-ae6a-808ca62094faMon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: The Precepts of the Church God has given the Church his law as “the way of life and truth.” We, therefore, have the right to be taught and guided while maintaining a spirit of docility in love. In this, Fr. Mike reminds us that the Church is our caring mother. Her care extends into the five precepts of the Church, those laws establishing the very minimum needed to remain an active member of the Body of Christ. These have to do with attending Mass, receiving the sacraments, fasting, and providing for the needs of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2037-2043. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God has given the Church his law as “the way of life and truth.” We, therefore, have the right to be taught and guided while maintaining a spirit of docility in love. In this, Fr. Mike reminds us that the Church is our caring mother. Her care extends into the five precepts of the Church, those laws establishing the very minimum needed to remain an active member of the Body of Christ. These have to do with attending Mass, receiving the sacraments, fasting, and providing for the needs of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2037-2043. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 268: The Precepts of the Church4401b4a0-2b5a-4906-804a-2c827c5e9733Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2023)ad5a5960-c1f9-4cee-b110-4f26fc3ef12bSun, 24 Sep 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2023)cbd2cc44-d7cf-47bc-a4c9-23758e65e9a3Sun, 24 Sep 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2023)49b5027c-f2ab-4e7a-b04d-ab9741213f0cSun, 24 Sep 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2023)8ba3d844-d191-4c5e-802b-51cafb00e8a7Sun, 24 Sep 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023e100882a-a88f-41e8-b08b-cae05effce15Sun, 24 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 20237f86648c-812c-4e5e-bb3b-c38f239e7cceSun, 24 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 20239acf63f0-4e73-4384-8adc-3ac14439fd54Sun, 24 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 20230d52b93a-ca43-4ac3-92e2-fee4a13a9ef9Sun, 24 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: The Church as Mother and Teacher “The moral life is spiritual worship,” says the Catechism. From the Church, we receive moral guidance, with the Magisterium safeguarding and passing down authentic Christian moral teaching through the generations. This teaching reminds us who we are and how we should be, though it may sometimes deeply challenge us. In its prophetic role, Fr. Mike tells us, “the Church must both console and convict.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2030-2036. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“The moral life is spiritual worship,” says the Catechism. From the Church, we receive moral guidance, with the Magisterium safeguarding and passing down authentic Christian moral teaching through the generations. This teaching reminds us who we are and how we should be, though it may sometimes deeply challenge us. In its prophetic role, Fr. Mike tells us, “the Church must both console and convict.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2030-2036. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 267: The Church as Mother and Teacher4348f600-5133-4e84-b16d-089039edf495Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNot Just a Disguise"Look at me! I'm a newsboy!" Rhett pranced around the room in an outfit that included a brown cap, a gray vest, and a shoulder bag with old newspapers inside."You certainly look like a newsboy," Dad said. "What's all this for? A costume party or something?"Rhett nodded. "Yeah, our history class is having a costume party on Friday, and there's a prize for the best costume. I decided to dress up as a newsboy from the eighteen hundreds. Don't you think I look just like the real thing? I hope I win that prize!" He winced and kicked off his shoes. "Ouch! These shoes hurt!""Well, if you want to be realistic, that's good," said Dad. "Newsboys during that time were very poor, and many were homeless orphans, so their shoes probably didn't fit very well. They didn't always have a roof over their heads either, or three square meals a day. If they didn't make enough selling newspapers, they went hungry.""Wow," said Rhett. "I didn't realize how hard life was for them. I don't want to be the real thing. I just want to pretend.""That's what I thought." Dad grinned at Rhett. "But you know what? Jesus did become the real thing!""What are you talking about?" asked Rhett. "Jesus was never a newsboy.""No, not a newsboy," said Dad. "But when He came to earth, Jesus became human--the real thing--just like one of us. He didn't wear some disguise and pretend to be a man. He was still God, but He also became a man, just like any other man except that He never sinned. It's hard for us to understand how that could be, but it's one of the wonderful things about Jesus. Because He really and truly became human, we know He understands and cares about all the situations we face.""It would be tough not to have a home or enough food," said Rhett. "And I guess it must have been tough for Jesus to leave heaven and come to live on earth.""I'm sure it was," said Dad. "I remember an old song that talks about the huge difference between earth and the glories of heaven, which Jesus left. One line says, 'Only His great, eternal love made my Savior go.' We have so much to thank Him for!" - Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Look at me! I'm a newsboy!" Rhett pranced around the room in an outfit that included a brown cap, a gray vest, and a shoulder bag with old newspapers inside."You certainly look like a newsboy," Dad said. "What's all this for? A costume party or something?"Rhett nodded. "Yeah, our history class is having a costume party on Friday, and there's a prize for the best costume. I decided to dress up as a newsboy from the eighteen hundreds. Don't you think I look just like the real thing? I hope I win that prize!" He winced and kicked off his shoes. "Ouch! These shoes hurt!""Well, if you want to be realistic, that's good," said Dad. "Newsboys during that time were very poor, and many were homeless orphans, so their shoes probably didn't fit very well. They didn't always have a roof over their heads either, or three square meals a day. If they didn't make enough selling newspapers, they went hungry.""Wow," said Rhett. "I didn't realize how hard life was for them. I don't want to be the real thing. I just want to pretend.""That's what I thought." Dad grinned at Rhett. "But you know what? Jesus did become the real thing!""What are you talking about?" asked Rhett. "Jesus was never a newsboy.""No, not a newsboy," said Dad. "But when He came to earth, Jesus became human--the real thing--just like one of us. He didn't wear some disguise and pretend to be a man. He was still God, but He also became a man, just like any other man except that He never sinned. It's hard for us to understand how that could be, but it's one of the wonderful things about Jesus. Because He really and truly became human, we know He understands and cares about all the situations we face.""It would be tough not to have a home or enough food," said Rhett. "And I guess it must have been tough for Jesus to leave heaven and come to live on earth.""I'm sure it was," said Dad. "I remember an old song that talks about the huge difference between earth and the glories of heaven, which Jesus left. One line says, 'Only His great, eternal love made my Savior go.' We have so much to thank Him for!" - Tanya Ferdinandusz

Not Just a Disguise0809c584-5282-48ec-8657-78765a3f1f63Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNot Just a Disguise"Look at me! I'm a newsboy!" Rhett pranced around the room in an outfit that included a brown cap, a gray vest, and a shoulder bag with old newspapers inside."You certainly look like a newsboy," Dad said. "What's all this for? A costume party or something?"Rhett nodded. "Yeah, our history class is having a costume party on Friday, and there's a prize for the best costume. I decided to dress up as a newsboy from the eighteen hundreds. Don't you think I look just like the real thing? I hope I win that prize!" He winced and kicked off his shoes. "Ouch! These shoes hurt!""Well, if you want to be realistic, that's good," said Dad. "Newsboys during that time were very poor, and many were homeless orphans, so their shoes probably didn't fit very well. They didn't always have a roof over their heads either, or three square meals a day. If they didn't make enough selling newspapers, they went hungry.""Wow," said Rhett. "I didn't realize how hard life was for them. I don't want to be the real thing. I just want to pretend.""That's what I thought." Dad grinned at Rhett. "But you know what? Jesus did become the real thing!""What are you talking about?" asked Rhett. "Jesus was never a newsboy.""No, not a newsboy," said Dad. "But when He came to earth, Jesus became human--the real thing--just like one of us. He didn't wear some disguise and pretend to be a man. He was still God, but He also became a man, just like any other man except that He never sinned. It's hard for us to understand how that could be, but it's one of the wonderful things about Jesus. Because He really and truly became human, we know He understands and cares about all the situations we face.""It would be tough not to have a home or enough food," said Rhett. "And I guess it must have been tough for Jesus to leave heaven and come to live on earth.""I'm sure it was," said Dad. "I remember an old song that talks about the huge difference between earth and the glories of heaven, which Jesus left. One line says, 'Only His great, eternal love made my Savior go.' We have so much to thank Him for!" - Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Look at me! I'm a newsboy!" Rhett pranced around the room in an outfit that included a brown cap, a gray vest, and a shoulder bag with old newspapers inside."You certainly look like a newsboy," Dad said. "What's all this for? A costume party or something?"Rhett nodded. "Yeah, our history class is having a costume party on Friday, and there's a prize for the best costume. I decided to dress up as a newsboy from the eighteen hundreds. Don't you think I look just like the real thing? I hope I win that prize!" He winced and kicked off his shoes. "Ouch! These shoes hurt!""Well, if you want to be realistic, that's good," said Dad. "Newsboys during that time were very poor, and many were homeless orphans, so their shoes probably didn't fit very well. They didn't always have a roof over their heads either, or three square meals a day. If they didn't make enough selling newspapers, they went hungry.""Wow," said Rhett. "I didn't realize how hard life was for them. I don't want to be the real thing. I just want to pretend.""That's what I thought." Dad grinned at Rhett. "But you know what? Jesus did become the real thing!""What are you talking about?" asked Rhett. "Jesus was never a newsboy.""No, not a newsboy," said Dad. "But when He came to earth, Jesus became human--the real thing--just like one of us. He didn't wear some disguise and pretend to be a man. He was still God, but He also became a man, just like any other man except that He never sinned. It's hard for us to understand how that could be, but it's one of the wonderful things about Jesus. Because He really and truly became human, we know He understands and cares about all the situations we face.""It would be tough not to have a home or enough food," said Rhett. "And I guess it must have been tough for Jesus to leave heaven and come to live on earth.""I'm sure it was," said Dad. "I remember an old song that talks about the huge difference between earth and the glories of heaven, which Jesus left. One line says, 'Only His great, eternal love made my Savior go.' We have so much to thank Him for!" - Tanya Ferdinandusz

Not Just a Disguise9278e1f1-0892-49ec-8ea3-ae3f3cf48c70Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: The Church as Mother and Teacher “The moral life is spiritual worship,” says the Catechism. From the Church, we receive moral guidance, with the Magisterium safeguarding and passing down authentic Christian moral teaching through the generations. This teaching reminds us who we are and how we should be, though it may sometimes deeply challenge us. In its prophetic role, Fr. Mike tells us, “the Church must both console and convict.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2030-2036. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“The moral life is spiritual worship,” says the Catechism. From the Church, we receive moral guidance, with the Magisterium safeguarding and passing down authentic Christian moral teaching through the generations. This teaching reminds us who we are and how we should be, though it may sometimes deeply challenge us. In its prophetic role, Fr. Mike tells us, “the Church must both console and convict.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2030-2036. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 267: The Church as Mother and Teacher7ffa1c35-d318-44ab-85bb-5247e8184106Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/24/23 Tough Love: Receive and Rejoice Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We choose our rivals. We are all confronted with the temptation towards resentment, when we see the blessings or gifts that others have. This temptation towards envy can be overcome when we choose to receive the gifts we’ve been given with gratitude, and choose to rejoice in the gift of others. Mass Readings from September 24, 2023: Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalms 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Matthew 20:1-16a

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We choose our rivals. We are all confronted with the temptation towards resentment, when we see the blessings or gifts that others have. This temptation towards envy can be overcome when we choose to receive the gifts we’ve been given with gratitude, and choose to rejoice in the gift of others. Mass Readings from September 24, 2023: Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalms 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Matthew 20:1-16a

full09/24/23 Tough Love: Receive and Rejoicead88ea33-277d-4755-804d-8b1682d3d99aSat, 23 Sep 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/24/23 Tough Love: Receive and Rejoice Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We choose our rivals. We are all confronted with the temptation towards resentment, when we see the blessings or gifts that others have. This temptation towards envy can be overcome when we choose to receive the gifts we’ve been given with gratitude, and choose to rejoice in the gift of others. Mass Readings from September 24, 2023: Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalms 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Matthew 20:1-16a

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We choose our rivals. We are all confronted with the temptation towards resentment, when we see the blessings or gifts that others have. This temptation towards envy can be overcome when we choose to receive the gifts we’ve been given with gratitude, and choose to rejoice in the gift of others. Mass Readings from September 24, 2023: Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalms 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Matthew 20:1-16a

full09/24/23 Tough Love: Receive and Rejoicea30f0f5f-d861-487b-a2ec-05dafd48a296Sat, 23 Sep 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/24/23 Tough Love: Receive and Rejoice Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We choose our rivals. We are all confronted with the temptation towards resentment, when we see the blessings or gifts that others have. This temptation towards envy can be overcome when we choose to receive the gifts we’ve been given with gratitude, and choose to rejoice in the gift of others. Mass Readings from September 24, 2023: Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalms 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Matthew 20:1-16a

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We choose our rivals. We are all confronted with the temptation towards resentment, when we see the blessings or gifts that others have. This temptation towards envy can be overcome when we choose to receive the gifts we’ve been given with gratitude, and choose to rejoice in the gift of others. Mass Readings from September 24, 2023: Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalms 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Matthew 20:1-16a

full09/24/23 Tough Love: Receive and Rejoice48c0df5b-5e78-4471-9b5c-f750d92f2d13Sat, 23 Sep 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: Son of the Father (2023) As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 266: Son of the Father (2023)ae3940a1-2be6-4232-bb3d-e579f49b8115Sat, 23 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: Son of the Father (2023) As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 266: Son of the Father (2023)098d0c89-1700-4148-8bd1-037b2e290609Sat, 23 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: Son of the Father (2023) As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 266: Son of the Father (2023)62071b86-95a2-4e18-bdb0-c94357cd38d0Sat, 23 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: Son of the Father (2023) As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 266: Son of the Father (2023)401b8a89-77d8-4f87-ae8f-b373be13c2bfSat, 23 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: The Gift of Grace In this summary of the Catechism’s teaching on holiness, justification, and merit, we briefly consider the work of God’s grace and mercy. His grace moves us from sin and toward him, making us his sons and daughters and bringing us into the very life of the Trinity. This gift of grace invites us to respond to his promptings and invitations freely. Finally, God offers “all the graces needed to attain eternal life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2017-2029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this summary of the Catechism’s teaching on holiness, justification, and merit, we briefly consider the work of God’s grace and mercy. His grace moves us from sin and toward him, making us his sons and daughters and bringing us into the very life of the Trinity. This gift of grace invites us to respond to his promptings and invitations freely. Finally, God offers “all the graces needed to attain eternal life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2017-2029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 266: The Gift of Grace9fc523f7-f08a-40b5-9c04-b6b6ffdafcf9Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHeimlich Maneuver "I hear you're having a pizza party at youth group tomorrow evening," Dad told Eliana as they waited for their food at a restaurant. "That sounds fun.""Yeah, but I can't go to youth group tomorrow. I have play rehearsal at school.""Last week you missed youth group because you had a band concert," said Dad. "Are you going to the retreat next weekend?""I can't. I have to work on the student council posters on Saturday." Dad frowned. "Maybe you should cut down on--" "What's wrong with that man over there?" asked Eliana.Dad looked to where she was pointing, then jumped up and dashed across the room. "Are you choking, sir?" he asked. The man nodded frantically. Dad wrapped his arms around the man and, with a clenched fist, gave a couple of sharp, upward thrusts. The man coughed and gasped, and a moment later was breathing normally again. Everyone applauded."Thank you," said the man when he was able to talk. "I guess I tried to eat too much at once!"On the way home, Eliana said, "It's a good thing you knew how to do the Heimlich maneuver, Dad! That man could have choked to death."Dad nodded. "I'm glad I learned the Heimlich maneuver a long time ago so I'd know what to do if someone was choking." He sighed. "You know, Eliana, you may be in need of the Heimlich maneuver too, and I just didn't notice until now.""Me?" said Eliana. "What do you mean? I'm not choking!""No?" asked Dad. "It seems like your spiritual life is getting choked by all the extracurricular activities you're involved in. You need room to breathe. You haven't been able to participate in church activities because of your busy schedule, and you also need down time so you can rest and renew your energy.""I have been feeling overloaded lately," Eliana admitted. "And I haven't had much time to pray or read my Bible.""Having that time with Jesus is important," said Dad. "We can rest in Him because He did everything needed to save us, and when we spend time with Him, He reminds us of that. He provides rest for our souls." Eliana nodded. "Maybe when we get home we can go over my activities to see which ones I can quit." - Barbara J. Westberg

"I hear you're having a pizza party at youth group tomorrow evening," Dad told Eliana as they waited for their food at a restaurant. "That sounds fun.""Yeah, but I can't go to youth group tomorrow. I have play rehearsal at school.""Last week you missed youth group because you had a band concert," said Dad. "Are you going to the retreat next weekend?""I can't. I have to work on the student council posters on Saturday." Dad frowned. "Maybe you should cut down on--" "What's wrong with that man over there?" asked Eliana.Dad looked to where she was pointing, then jumped up and dashed across the room. "Are you choking, sir?" he asked. The man nodded frantically. Dad wrapped his arms around the man and, with a clenched fist, gave a couple of sharp, upward thrusts. The man coughed and gasped, and a moment later was breathing normally again. Everyone applauded."Thank you," said the man when he was able to talk. "I guess I tried to eat too much at once!"On the way home, Eliana said, "It's a good thing you knew how to do the Heimlich maneuver, Dad! That man could have choked to death."Dad nodded. "I'm glad I learned the Heimlich maneuver a long time ago so I'd know what to do if someone was choking." He sighed. "You know, Eliana, you may be in need of the Heimlich maneuver too, and I just didn't notice until now.""Me?" said Eliana. "What do you mean? I'm not choking!""No?" asked Dad. "It seems like your spiritual life is getting choked by all the extracurricular activities you're involved in. You need room to breathe. You haven't been able to participate in church activities because of your busy schedule, and you also need down time so you can rest and renew your energy.""I have been feeling overloaded lately," Eliana admitted. "And I haven't had much time to pray or read my Bible.""Having that time with Jesus is important," said Dad. "We can rest in Him because He did everything needed to save us, and when we spend time with Him, He reminds us of that. He provides rest for our souls." Eliana nodded. "Maybe when we get home we can go over my activities to see which ones I can quit." - Barbara J. Westberg

Heimlich Maneuver 13addeb5-4f05-434d-b431-a40612a84b96Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHeimlich Maneuver "I hear you're having a pizza party at youth group tomorrow evening," Dad told Eliana as they waited for their food at a restaurant. "That sounds fun.""Yeah, but I can't go to youth group tomorrow. I have play rehearsal at school.""Last week you missed youth group because you had a band concert," said Dad. "Are you going to the retreat next weekend?""I can't. I have to work on the student council posters on Saturday." Dad frowned. "Maybe you should cut down on--" "What's wrong with that man over there?" asked Eliana.Dad looked to where she was pointing, then jumped up and dashed across the room. "Are you choking, sir?" he asked. The man nodded frantically. Dad wrapped his arms around the man and, with a clenched fist, gave a couple of sharp, upward thrusts. The man coughed and gasped, and a moment later was breathing normally again. Everyone applauded."Thank you," said the man when he was able to talk. "I guess I tried to eat too much at once!"On the way home, Eliana said, "It's a good thing you knew how to do the Heimlich maneuver, Dad! That man could have choked to death."Dad nodded. "I'm glad I learned the Heimlich maneuver a long time ago so I'd know what to do if someone was choking." He sighed. "You know, Eliana, you may be in need of the Heimlich maneuver too, and I just didn't notice until now.""Me?" said Eliana. "What do you mean? I'm not choking!""No?" asked Dad. "It seems like your spiritual life is getting choked by all the extracurricular activities you're involved in. You need room to breathe. You haven't been able to participate in church activities because of your busy schedule, and you also need down time so you can rest and renew your energy.""I have been feeling overloaded lately," Eliana admitted. "And I haven't had much time to pray or read my Bible.""Having that time with Jesus is important," said Dad. "We can rest in Him because He did everything needed to save us, and when we spend time with Him, He reminds us of that. He provides rest for our souls." Eliana nodded. "Maybe when we get home we can go over my activities to see which ones I can quit." - Barbara J. Westberg

"I hear you're having a pizza party at youth group tomorrow evening," Dad told Eliana as they waited for their food at a restaurant. "That sounds fun.""Yeah, but I can't go to youth group tomorrow. I have play rehearsal at school.""Last week you missed youth group because you had a band concert," said Dad. "Are you going to the retreat next weekend?""I can't. I have to work on the student council posters on Saturday." Dad frowned. "Maybe you should cut down on--" "What's wrong with that man over there?" asked Eliana.Dad looked to where she was pointing, then jumped up and dashed across the room. "Are you choking, sir?" he asked. The man nodded frantically. Dad wrapped his arms around the man and, with a clenched fist, gave a couple of sharp, upward thrusts. The man coughed and gasped, and a moment later was breathing normally again. Everyone applauded."Thank you," said the man when he was able to talk. "I guess I tried to eat too much at once!"On the way home, Eliana said, "It's a good thing you knew how to do the Heimlich maneuver, Dad! That man could have choked to death."Dad nodded. "I'm glad I learned the Heimlich maneuver a long time ago so I'd know what to do if someone was choking." He sighed. "You know, Eliana, you may be in need of the Heimlich maneuver too, and I just didn't notice until now.""Me?" said Eliana. "What do you mean? I'm not choking!""No?" asked Dad. "It seems like your spiritual life is getting choked by all the extracurricular activities you're involved in. You need room to breathe. You haven't been able to participate in church activities because of your busy schedule, and you also need down time so you can rest and renew your energy.""I have been feeling overloaded lately," Eliana admitted. "And I haven't had much time to pray or read my Bible.""Having that time with Jesus is important," said Dad. "We can rest in Him because He did everything needed to save us, and when we spend time with Him, He reminds us of that. He provides rest for our souls." Eliana nodded. "Maybe when we get home we can go over my activities to see which ones I can quit." - Barbara J. Westberg

Heimlich Maneuver 9c0d1acb-9eaf-4439-9a4c-0917e42d92baSat, 23 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: The Gift of Grace In this summary of the Catechism’s teaching on holiness, justification, and merit, we briefly consider the work of God’s grace and mercy. His grace moves us from sin and toward him, making us his sons and daughters and bringing us into the very life of the Trinity. This gift of grace invites us to respond to his promptings and invitations freely. Finally, God offers “all the graces needed to attain eternal life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2017-2029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this summary of the Catechism’s teaching on holiness, justification, and merit, we briefly consider the work of God’s grace and mercy. His grace moves us from sin and toward him, making us his sons and daughters and bringing us into the very life of the Trinity. This gift of grace invites us to respond to his promptings and invitations freely. Finally, God offers “all the graces needed to attain eternal life.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2017-2029. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 266: The Gift of Gracec3228068-9547-4bfc-9d03-60fbc60d3383Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsErwin Raphael McManus | Girls Gone BibleGGB GANG. TODAY IS A MASSIVE DAY. WE HAVE OUR FIRST GUEST. AND ITS A BIG DEAL. ERWIN RAPHAEL MCMANUS. Erwin is the lead pastor at Mosaic in Hollywood and Pasadena, California. He's also an author, a podcast host (Mind Shift Podcast), the founder of The Arena, a fashion designer, serial creator, and mindset expert. We had him on to ask him the hard-hitting and difficult-to-answer questions that people ask when they're debating and questioning Christianity. We cover Jesus, the Bible, heaven &amp; hell, why bad things happen to good people, whether you can lose your salvation or not, and when is Jesus coming back?!? We hope you enjoy this conversation with Pastor Erwin as much as we did. God bless you guys and read your Bible. We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

GGB GANG. TODAY IS A MASSIVE DAY. WE HAVE OUR FIRST GUEST. AND ITS A BIG DEAL. ERWIN RAPHAEL MCMANUS. Erwin is the lead pastor at Mosaic in Hollywood and Pasadena, California. He's also an author, a podcast host (Mind Shift Podcast), the founder of The Arena, a fashion designer, serial creator, and mindset expert. We had him on to ask him the hard-hitting and difficult-to-answer questions that people ask when they're debating and questioning Christianity. We cover Jesus, the Bible, heaven &amp; hell, why bad things happen to good people, whether you can lose your salvation or not, and when is Jesus coming back?!? We hope you enjoy this conversation with Pastor Erwin as much as we did. God bless you guys and read your Bible. We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullErwin Raphael McManus | Girls Gone Bible62ff7fd4-f62a-4615-82ac-0d80c49316e8Fri, 22 Sep 2023 21:09:10 +00004357https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 128: How To Fix Your Sexless Relationship: Tracey CoxDiscover the keys to reigniting intimacy in your relationship with renowned relationship expert Tracey Cox. This insightful guide offers practical advice and proven strategies to help you and your partner reconnect, rekindle desire, and build a fulfilling, passionate love life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/7lsnhHGsUCb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Tracey: https://www.instagram.com/traceycoxsexauthor/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the keys to reigniting intimacy in your relationship with renowned relationship expert Tracey Cox. This insightful guide offers practical advice and proven strategies to help you and your partner reconnect, rekindle desire, and build a fulfilling, passionate love life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/7lsnhHGsUCb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Tracey: https://www.instagram.com/traceycoxsexauthor/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 128: How To Fix Your Sexless Relationship: Tracey Cox07167239-0e39-4d67-ad65-e689f87d5d45Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000802https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: Sins of Omission (2023) Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 265: Sins of Omission (2023)2f6cb611-bf49-4bb7-ac2a-3c992b8e0382Fri, 22 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: Sins of Omission (2023) Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 265: Sins of Omission (2023)c45e3f26-72c2-46a5-9836-90e356b503e4Fri, 22 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: Sins of Omission (2023) Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 265: Sins of Omission (2023)fe5b51dd-7d76-4d1e-9472-ae41952e20caFri, 22 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: Sins of Omission (2023) Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 265: Sins of Omission (2023)f4c533e6-6c8f-4e5f-9bb3-add32f65510bFri, 22 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: The Call to Holiness Each of us is called to holiness. As Fr. Mike puts it, we’re all called to the “heights of holiness.” No matter our station in life, we’re meant for ever greater union with Christ, devoting ourselves to the love of God and neighbor. The path of holiness also entails the Cross, self-denial, and the sacrifice that ultimately leads to peace. And as Fr. Mike reminds us, even if we stumble or fail, we know that we can, time after time, “begin again.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2012-2016. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Each of us is called to holiness. As Fr. Mike puts it, we’re all called to the “heights of holiness.” No matter our station in life, we’re meant for ever greater union with Christ, devoting ourselves to the love of God and neighbor. The path of holiness also entails the Cross, self-denial, and the sacrifice that ultimately leads to peace. And as Fr. Mike reminds us, even if we stumble or fail, we know that we can, time after time, “begin again.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2012-2016. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 265: The Call to Holiness96dab9ee-0fd5-45ba-b42a-adc9dc180aeeFri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Right WayAs August walked down the hallway at school, he saw a little boy crying up ahead. An older girl August's age was talking to him. "Don't cry, I know how to get to Miss Shelby's classroom," August heard the girl say as he got closer. "You go that way until you get to the gym, then turn right and go three doors down, and that's Miss Shelby's room." August frowned. Those directions weren't right!As the girl went on her way, August approached the little boy. "Hey, you're new here, aren't you?" The boy looked at him, wide-eyed, and nodded. "That girl gave you wrong directions," said August. "You have to turn left at the gym, not right." The boy's lip began to tremble, and August patted his shoulder. "Look," he said, "I'll take you there. Okay?" The boy smiled and nodded, and soon August had delivered him to his classroom.When August got home later that day, he told his mom what had happened. "I'm glad you were there to help," said Mom. "By the way, Milo's mom texted me. Milo wants you to go to Bible club with him tomorrow night. I hope you'll go.""Okay," said August. "But Mom, I wish you'd quit worrying about whether I'm going to heaven." His mom had recently become a Christian, and she often tried to talk to him about trusting in Jesus too. "I'll be there," August said with a smirk. "Uncle Scott says I'm such a good kid that if anybody makes it to heaven, it'll be me!""Well, I agree with Uncle Scott that you're a good kid," said Mom. "But he's wrong about the way to heaven. I'm afraid you're like that little boy at school. He was ready to follow directions from someone who didn't really know the way." Mom paused for a moment. "God tells us how we can be saved and have eternal life. His Word--the Bible--says it's not people's goodness that will get them to heaven. You were that boy's way to his class--you took him there. And Jesus is the only way to heaven. We need Him to save us and make us right with God so we can spend eternity with Him."August was startled. Maybe Mom's right, he thought. I need to make sure I'm going the right way. - Mary Rose Pearson

As August walked down the hallway at school, he saw a little boy crying up ahead. An older girl August's age was talking to him. "Don't cry, I know how to get to Miss Shelby's classroom," August heard the girl say as he got closer. "You go that way until you get to the gym, then turn right and go three doors down, and that's Miss Shelby's room." August frowned. Those directions weren't right!As the girl went on her way, August approached the little boy. "Hey, you're new here, aren't you?" The boy looked at him, wide-eyed, and nodded. "That girl gave you wrong directions," said August. "You have to turn left at the gym, not right." The boy's lip began to tremble, and August patted his shoulder. "Look," he said, "I'll take you there. Okay?" The boy smiled and nodded, and soon August had delivered him to his classroom.When August got home later that day, he told his mom what had happened. "I'm glad you were there to help," said Mom. "By the way, Milo's mom texted me. Milo wants you to go to Bible club with him tomorrow night. I hope you'll go.""Okay," said August. "But Mom, I wish you'd quit worrying about whether I'm going to heaven." His mom had recently become a Christian, and she often tried to talk to him about trusting in Jesus too. "I'll be there," August said with a smirk. "Uncle Scott says I'm such a good kid that if anybody makes it to heaven, it'll be me!""Well, I agree with Uncle Scott that you're a good kid," said Mom. "But he's wrong about the way to heaven. I'm afraid you're like that little boy at school. He was ready to follow directions from someone who didn't really know the way." Mom paused for a moment. "God tells us how we can be saved and have eternal life. His Word--the Bible--says it's not people's goodness that will get them to heaven. You were that boy's way to his class--you took him there. And Jesus is the only way to heaven. We need Him to save us and make us right with God so we can spend eternity with Him."August was startled. Maybe Mom's right, he thought. I need to make sure I'm going the right way. - Mary Rose Pearson

The Right Way0bf42587-9e13-4df8-a0b4-6f2a4c4046f9Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Right WayAs August walked down the hallway at school, he saw a little boy crying up ahead. An older girl August's age was talking to him. "Don't cry, I know how to get to Miss Shelby's classroom," August heard the girl say as he got closer. "You go that way until you get to the gym, then turn right and go three doors down, and that's Miss Shelby's room." August frowned. Those directions weren't right!As the girl went on her way, August approached the little boy. "Hey, you're new here, aren't you?" The boy looked at him, wide-eyed, and nodded. "That girl gave you wrong directions," said August. "You have to turn left at the gym, not right." The boy's lip began to tremble, and August patted his shoulder. "Look," he said, "I'll take you there. Okay?" The boy smiled and nodded, and soon August had delivered him to his classroom.When August got home later that day, he told his mom what had happened. "I'm glad you were there to help," said Mom. "By the way, Milo's mom texted me. Milo wants you to go to Bible club with him tomorrow night. I hope you'll go.""Okay," said August. "But Mom, I wish you'd quit worrying about whether I'm going to heaven." His mom had recently become a Christian, and she often tried to talk to him about trusting in Jesus too. "I'll be there," August said with a smirk. "Uncle Scott says I'm such a good kid that if anybody makes it to heaven, it'll be me!""Well, I agree with Uncle Scott that you're a good kid," said Mom. "But he's wrong about the way to heaven. I'm afraid you're like that little boy at school. He was ready to follow directions from someone who didn't really know the way." Mom paused for a moment. "God tells us how we can be saved and have eternal life. His Word--the Bible--says it's not people's goodness that will get them to heaven. You were that boy's way to his class--you took him there. And Jesus is the only way to heaven. We need Him to save us and make us right with God so we can spend eternity with Him."August was startled. Maybe Mom's right, he thought. I need to make sure I'm going the right way. - Mary Rose Pearson

As August walked down the hallway at school, he saw a little boy crying up ahead. An older girl August's age was talking to him. "Don't cry, I know how to get to Miss Shelby's classroom," August heard the girl say as he got closer. "You go that way until you get to the gym, then turn right and go three doors down, and that's Miss Shelby's room." August frowned. Those directions weren't right!As the girl went on her way, August approached the little boy. "Hey, you're new here, aren't you?" The boy looked at him, wide-eyed, and nodded. "That girl gave you wrong directions," said August. "You have to turn left at the gym, not right." The boy's lip began to tremble, and August patted his shoulder. "Look," he said, "I'll take you there. Okay?" The boy smiled and nodded, and soon August had delivered him to his classroom.When August got home later that day, he told his mom what had happened. "I'm glad you were there to help," said Mom. "By the way, Milo's mom texted me. Milo wants you to go to Bible club with him tomorrow night. I hope you'll go.""Okay," said August. "But Mom, I wish you'd quit worrying about whether I'm going to heaven." His mom had recently become a Christian, and she often tried to talk to him about trusting in Jesus too. "I'll be there," August said with a smirk. "Uncle Scott says I'm such a good kid that if anybody makes it to heaven, it'll be me!""Well, I agree with Uncle Scott that you're a good kid," said Mom. "But he's wrong about the way to heaven. I'm afraid you're like that little boy at school. He was ready to follow directions from someone who didn't really know the way." Mom paused for a moment. "God tells us how we can be saved and have eternal life. His Word--the Bible--says it's not people's goodness that will get them to heaven. You were that boy's way to his class--you took him there. And Jesus is the only way to heaven. We need Him to save us and make us right with God so we can spend eternity with Him."August was startled. Maybe Mom's right, he thought. I need to make sure I'm going the right way. - Mary Rose Pearson

The Right Way8127625d-ffc3-4137-9b6f-18e3bde58aaaFri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: The Call to Holiness Each of us is called to holiness. As Fr. Mike puts it, we’re all called to the “heights of holiness.” No matter our station in life, we’re meant for ever greater union with Christ, devoting ourselves to the love of God and neighbor. The path of holiness also entails the Cross, self-denial, and the sacrifice that ultimately leads to peace. And as Fr. Mike reminds us, even if we stumble or fail, we know that we can, time after time, “begin again.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2012-2016. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Each of us is called to holiness. As Fr. Mike puts it, we’re all called to the “heights of holiness.” No matter our station in life, we’re meant for ever greater union with Christ, devoting ourselves to the love of God and neighbor. The path of holiness also entails the Cross, self-denial, and the sacrifice that ultimately leads to peace. And as Fr. Mike reminds us, even if we stumble or fail, we know that we can, time after time, “begin again.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2012-2016. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 265: The Call to Holiness52caba63-073a-4543-8a82-af29b2cee97aFri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Do I Know If I've Actually Encountered Jesus? How do you know you&#39;ve had an encounter with God? Sometimes it&#39;s hard to tell, especially if you were raised in the Faith. Today, Fr. Mike shares his own conversion story, and encourages us to think of a time or a season where you decided to devote your life to God, because Jesus was there in that time, even if you didn&#39;t realize it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How do you know you&#39;ve had an encounter with God? Sometimes it&#39;s hard to tell, especially if you were raised in the Faith. Today, Fr. Mike shares his own conversion story, and encourages us to think of a time or a season where you decided to devote your life to God, because Jesus was there in that time, even if you didn&#39;t realize it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Do I Know If I've Actually Encountered Jesus?929fde3c-5975-49e3-b4d7-4dc3383bd8efThu, 21 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Do I Know If I've Actually Encountered Jesus? How do you know you&#39;ve had an encounter with God? Sometimes it&#39;s hard to tell, especially if you were raised in the Faith. Today, Fr. Mike shares his own conversion story, and encourages us to think of a time or a season where you decided to devote your life to God, because Jesus was there in that time, even if you didn&#39;t realize it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How do you know you&#39;ve had an encounter with God? Sometimes it&#39;s hard to tell, especially if you were raised in the Faith. Today, Fr. Mike shares his own conversion story, and encourages us to think of a time or a season where you decided to devote your life to God, because Jesus was there in that time, even if you didn&#39;t realize it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Do I Know If I've Actually Encountered Jesus?24f97c55-35ac-44dc-8a0a-13be0d485f82Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Demonic Attack Converted MeToday John, Sam, and our guest, Gabriel Castillo, discuss the captivating journey from being an MTV trained sinner of the world to becoming an on-fire Catholic evangelist with over 20 Million video views online. From his early days of mocking Catholicism while attending St. Thomas University to a moment of divine revelation during Adoration, where he heard inexplicable things and was moved to tears, his life took an unexpected turn. Yet, he continued to grapple with living a sinful lifestyle and trying to be a holy Catholic man. It was a chilling demonic encounter that finally pushed him to seek redemption through confession, sparking a profound conversion. We then explore how to live a life aligned with Christ's teachings, the power of devotion to Our Blessed Mother to guarantee success in life, and becoming an instrument of Grace in the world. Drawing inspiration from the lives of saints like St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Francis de Sales, St. Louis de Montfort, and many others, you will be sure to learn a lot about prayer, devotion to Our Lady, and how to handle the tough challenges of life with peace and joy. Gabriel's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@gabiafterhours True Faith TV - https://www.truefaith.tv 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Including a talk with Gabe Castillo and dozens of other content) 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Gabriel Castillo is a husband and father of four children. He is currently serving as the Director of Youth Ministry at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Texas. Gabriel is best known for his online work. As a Catholic videographer and Catholic lay evangelist, he has founded True Faith TV, the Children of Mary Podcast, produced multiple documentaries and gained 100s of thousands of followers and over 20 million views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today John, Sam, and our guest, Gabriel Castillo, discuss the captivating journey from being an MTV trained sinner of the world to becoming an on-fire Catholic evangelist with over 20 Million video views online. From his early days of mocking Catholicism while attending St. Thomas University to a moment of divine revelation during Adoration, where he heard inexplicable things and was moved to tears, his life took an unexpected turn. Yet, he continued to grapple with living a sinful lifestyle and trying to be a holy Catholic man. It was a chilling demonic encounter that finally pushed him to seek redemption through confession, sparking a profound conversion. We then explore how to live a life aligned with Christ's teachings, the power of devotion to Our Blessed Mother to guarantee success in life, and becoming an instrument of Grace in the world. Drawing inspiration from the lives of saints like St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Francis de Sales, St. Louis de Montfort, and many others, you will be sure to learn a lot about prayer, devotion to Our Lady, and how to handle the tough challenges of life with peace and joy. Gabriel's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@gabiafterhours True Faith TV - https://www.truefaith.tv 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Including a talk with Gabe Castillo and dozens of other content) 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Gabriel Castillo is a husband and father of four children. He is currently serving as the Director of Youth Ministry at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Texas. Gabriel is best known for his online work. As a Catholic videographer and Catholic lay evangelist, he has founded True Faith TV, the Children of Mary Podcast, produced multiple documentaries and gained 100s of thousands of followers and over 20 million views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullA Demonic Attack Converted Me866f40dd-6074-4620-85b7-8daa99dd7732Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +00003493https://216.73.216.191/allTags#833 - Psalms 93,94 – The Lord Reigns, The Lord AvengesThis episode is part 71 in a study of the book of Psalms. Psalm 93 is a short psalm that remembers the majesty of God, while Psalm 94 asks for God to act. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 71 in a study of the book of Psalms. Psalm 93 is a short psalm that remembers the majesty of God, while Psalm 94 asks for God to act. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#833 - Psalms 93,94 – The Lord Reigns, The Lord Avenges34fe8900-5243-49d7-b499-8475b19770baThu, 21 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000868https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNick Cannon: How I ACCIDENTALLY Built A $1.3 Billion Business & My Ex-Wife Mariah Carey Saved My Life!Nick Cannon has lived many different lives, and if you ask him he’s won them all.  In this new episode Steven sits down with TV host, actor, rapper, and comedian, Nick Cannon. At 16 years old, Nick began performing stand-up comedy, a year after this he appeared on the Nickelodeon sketch series, ‘All That’, as a writer for the show, at 17 years old, he became the youngest writer in TV history. Nick made the move into film in 2002, appearing in ‘Drumline’, and in 2005, he created, produced and hosted the MTV improv comedy series ‘Wild ’N Out’. From 2009 to 2016, Nick was the host of ‘America’s Got Talent’. In this conversation Nick and Steven discuss topics, such as: The power of optimism in his life  How imagination was his superpower as a child His unorthodox childhood  His father turning his life around  The importance of gratitude in his life  Going down the wrong path in his childhood Starting doing stand up comedy at 11 years old Being wise beyond his years  His connection with Jamie Foxx  Living his life in the public eye  Believing in luck rather than alignment  Speaking himself into existence  His ADHD and not being challenged when he was younger Meeting Will Smith at 16 years old  The lessons he learned from Will Smith Losing his TV show at 19 years old  Likeminded people intuitively connecting and coming together Becoming the youngest ever TV writer  The career advice he would give to his children  How fun is the battery for success  The importance of intuition in the world  Sad money vs happy money  The negativity of the music industry  The power of narcism and the need to balance it Self funding and taking a risk on ‘Wild N Out’ The importance of owning your intellectual property  Wild N Out being an platform for young talent  Wild N Out being a billion dollar business Working with Kehlani in her early career Why he struggles with signing young artists  Why networking is overrated  Being an outgoing introvert  Being diagnosed with lupus at 32 years old  His near death experience  Facing his own mortality  The death of his child How grieving is forever Turning grief into purpose  The 20th season of Wild ’N Out’ premiered on VH1 on the 6th July.  Follow Nick: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3t1p7ts Twitter: https://bit.ly/3LryOrB TikTok: https://bit.ly/3LwA2lv Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Cannon has lived many different lives, and if you ask him he’s won them all.  In this new episode Steven sits down with TV host, actor, rapper, and comedian, Nick Cannon. At 16 years old, Nick began performing stand-up comedy, a year after this he appeared on the Nickelodeon sketch series, ‘All That’, as a writer for the show, at 17 years old, he became the youngest writer in TV history. Nick made the move into film in 2002, appearing in ‘Drumline’, and in 2005, he created, produced and hosted the MTV improv comedy series ‘Wild ’N Out’. From 2009 to 2016, Nick was the host of ‘America’s Got Talent’. In this conversation Nick and Steven discuss topics, such as: The power of optimism in his life  How imagination was his superpower as a child His unorthodox childhood  His father turning his life around  The importance of gratitude in his life  Going down the wrong path in his childhood Starting doing stand up comedy at 11 years old Being wise beyond his years  His connection with Jamie Foxx  Living his life in the public eye  Believing in luck rather than alignment  Speaking himself into existence  His ADHD and not being challenged when he was younger Meeting Will Smith at 16 years old  The lessons he learned from Will Smith Losing his TV show at 19 years old  Likeminded people intuitively connecting and coming together Becoming the youngest ever TV writer  The career advice he would give to his children  How fun is the battery for success  The importance of intuition in the world  Sad money vs happy money  The negativity of the music industry  The power of narcism and the need to balance it Self funding and taking a risk on ‘Wild N Out’ The importance of owning your intellectual property  Wild N Out being an platform for young talent  Wild N Out being a billion dollar business Working with Kehlani in her early career Why he struggles with signing young artists  Why networking is overrated  Being an outgoing introvert  Being diagnosed with lupus at 32 years old  His near death experience  Facing his own mortality  The death of his child How grieving is forever Turning grief into purpose  The 20th season of Wild ’N Out’ premiered on VH1 on the 6th July.  Follow Nick: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3t1p7ts Twitter: https://bit.ly/3LryOrB TikTok: https://bit.ly/3LwA2lv Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNick Cannon: How I ACCIDENTALLY Built A $1.3 Billion Business & My Ex-Wife Mariah Carey Saved My Life!d9ec4fd9-8fef-4364-9061-9bf326a14a63Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +00006389https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2023) Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2023)4a28d2af-ca73-4e00-a8db-a0d026103fe8Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2023) Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2023)c930d6ed-cc0e-489d-a9cb-b437113679e0Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2023) Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2023)7129a722-46cd-42f5-bb31-582968ba260eThu, 21 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2023) Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2023)07bf096d-d524-46f3-afec-d1f936c3e19cThu, 21 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Man’s Merit Knowing that our good actions begin and end in Christ, we recognize that man’s merit is due to God. Fr. Mike explains that charity in Christ is the source of all our merits. In this way, merit is pure grace, and we should look to the saints for examples of how to live this truth out. St. Thérèse of Lisieux puts it best when she prays to God: “In the evening of this life, I shall appear before you with empty hands.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2006-2011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Knowing that our good actions begin and end in Christ, we recognize that man’s merit is due to God. Fr. Mike explains that charity in Christ is the source of all our merits. In this way, merit is pure grace, and we should look to the saints for examples of how to live this truth out. St. Thérèse of Lisieux puts it best when she prays to God: “In the evening of this life, I shall appear before you with empty hands.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2006-2011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 264: Man’s Merit59ccf38c-0ec5-4e9c-937e-ed7200cba085Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Bear Facts Brighton was excited as she and her father took their places on the tree stand. It was the first time Dad had taken her bow hunting. As Brighton squinted into the low sun, her gaze froze on something large and black among the trees. She nudged her father and whispered, "Dad, look! What's that? It's coming this way!"Just then the animal stood on its hind legs, and they saw that it was a large black bear. It raised its head and sniffed the air. Brighton and Dad quietly watched in amazement; this was a rare sight in that area. Still sniffing, the bear cautiously moved toward the edge of the woods. Sitting on its haunches where it could see the area beyond the woods, it gazed longingly at a field of unharvested corn. After several minutes of checking and smelling, the bear ventured cautiously toward the cornfield. It hesitated when it reached the edge of the field, then turned back to the safety of the woods. Driving home later, Brighton talked excitedly about the bear. "Did you see how much he wanted to get that corn? But he didn't go get it. I wonder why.""He probably sensed danger, and he was too smart to take a chance by going out into the open," said Dad. "We could learn a lesson from him." "We could?" asked Brighton.Dad nodded. "That bear was wise to avoid going into danger, and we need to be wise too. We need to think about how our actions affect others and avoid putting ourselves in situations where we might be tempted to sin. The Bible tells us to think carefully about the way we live, and we can do that because we trust in Jesus and have His Spirit in our hearts. He gives us wisdom and guides us in how to live so that others can see we belong to Jesus."When they got home, Mom asked about their hunting trip. "Don't make up some big story about hundreds of deer," she joked. "Just give me the bare facts."Dad grinned and winked at Brighton. "All right," he said. "We'll give you the bear facts!" - Lois A. Teufel

Brighton was excited as she and her father took their places on the tree stand. It was the first time Dad had taken her bow hunting. As Brighton squinted into the low sun, her gaze froze on something large and black among the trees. She nudged her father and whispered, "Dad, look! What's that? It's coming this way!"Just then the animal stood on its hind legs, and they saw that it was a large black bear. It raised its head and sniffed the air. Brighton and Dad quietly watched in amazement; this was a rare sight in that area. Still sniffing, the bear cautiously moved toward the edge of the woods. Sitting on its haunches where it could see the area beyond the woods, it gazed longingly at a field of unharvested corn. After several minutes of checking and smelling, the bear ventured cautiously toward the cornfield. It hesitated when it reached the edge of the field, then turned back to the safety of the woods. Driving home later, Brighton talked excitedly about the bear. "Did you see how much he wanted to get that corn? But he didn't go get it. I wonder why.""He probably sensed danger, and he was too smart to take a chance by going out into the open," said Dad. "We could learn a lesson from him." "We could?" asked Brighton.Dad nodded. "That bear was wise to avoid going into danger, and we need to be wise too. We need to think about how our actions affect others and avoid putting ourselves in situations where we might be tempted to sin. The Bible tells us to think carefully about the way we live, and we can do that because we trust in Jesus and have His Spirit in our hearts. He gives us wisdom and guides us in how to live so that others can see we belong to Jesus."When they got home, Mom asked about their hunting trip. "Don't make up some big story about hundreds of deer," she joked. "Just give me the bare facts."Dad grinned and winked at Brighton. "All right," he said. "We'll give you the bear facts!" - Lois A. Teufel

The Bear Facts 8808c6a5-5b84-43da-8dd7-9091d4ce5584Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Bear Facts Brighton was excited as she and her father took their places on the tree stand. It was the first time Dad had taken her bow hunting. As Brighton squinted into the low sun, her gaze froze on something large and black among the trees. She nudged her father and whispered, "Dad, look! What's that? It's coming this way!"Just then the animal stood on its hind legs, and they saw that it was a large black bear. It raised its head and sniffed the air. Brighton and Dad quietly watched in amazement; this was a rare sight in that area. Still sniffing, the bear cautiously moved toward the edge of the woods. Sitting on its haunches where it could see the area beyond the woods, it gazed longingly at a field of unharvested corn. After several minutes of checking and smelling, the bear ventured cautiously toward the cornfield. It hesitated when it reached the edge of the field, then turned back to the safety of the woods. Driving home later, Brighton talked excitedly about the bear. "Did you see how much he wanted to get that corn? But he didn't go get it. I wonder why.""He probably sensed danger, and he was too smart to take a chance by going out into the open," said Dad. "We could learn a lesson from him." "We could?" asked Brighton.Dad nodded. "That bear was wise to avoid going into danger, and we need to be wise too. We need to think about how our actions affect others and avoid putting ourselves in situations where we might be tempted to sin. The Bible tells us to think carefully about the way we live, and we can do that because we trust in Jesus and have His Spirit in our hearts. He gives us wisdom and guides us in how to live so that others can see we belong to Jesus."When they got home, Mom asked about their hunting trip. "Don't make up some big story about hundreds of deer," she joked. "Just give me the bare facts."Dad grinned and winked at Brighton. "All right," he said. "We'll give you the bear facts!" - Lois A. Teufel

Brighton was excited as she and her father took their places on the tree stand. It was the first time Dad had taken her bow hunting. As Brighton squinted into the low sun, her gaze froze on something large and black among the trees. She nudged her father and whispered, "Dad, look! What's that? It's coming this way!"Just then the animal stood on its hind legs, and they saw that it was a large black bear. It raised its head and sniffed the air. Brighton and Dad quietly watched in amazement; this was a rare sight in that area. Still sniffing, the bear cautiously moved toward the edge of the woods. Sitting on its haunches where it could see the area beyond the woods, it gazed longingly at a field of unharvested corn. After several minutes of checking and smelling, the bear ventured cautiously toward the cornfield. It hesitated when it reached the edge of the field, then turned back to the safety of the woods. Driving home later, Brighton talked excitedly about the bear. "Did you see how much he wanted to get that corn? But he didn't go get it. I wonder why.""He probably sensed danger, and he was too smart to take a chance by going out into the open," said Dad. "We could learn a lesson from him." "We could?" asked Brighton.Dad nodded. "That bear was wise to avoid going into danger, and we need to be wise too. We need to think about how our actions affect others and avoid putting ourselves in situations where we might be tempted to sin. The Bible tells us to think carefully about the way we live, and we can do that because we trust in Jesus and have His Spirit in our hearts. He gives us wisdom and guides us in how to live so that others can see we belong to Jesus."When they got home, Mom asked about their hunting trip. "Don't make up some big story about hundreds of deer," she joked. "Just give me the bare facts."Dad grinned and winked at Brighton. "All right," he said. "We'll give you the bear facts!" - Lois A. Teufel

The Bear Facts 1a92117e-dbe5-40f3-af7b-2dcf862d296cThu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Man’s Merit Knowing that our good actions begin and end in Christ, we recognize that man’s merit is due to God. Fr. Mike explains that charity in Christ is the source of all our merits. In this way, merit is pure grace, and we should look to the saints for examples of how to live this truth out. St. Thérèse of Lisieux puts it best when she prays to God: “In the evening of this life, I shall appear before you with empty hands.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2006-2011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Knowing that our good actions begin and end in Christ, we recognize that man’s merit is due to God. Fr. Mike explains that charity in Christ is the source of all our merits. In this way, merit is pure grace, and we should look to the saints for examples of how to live this truth out. St. Thérèse of Lisieux puts it best when she prays to God: “In the evening of this life, I shall appear before you with empty hands.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2006-2011. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 264: Man’s Merit095d9d65-427c-4dfc-8c2d-57f57da6af85Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#504 Why Catholics Aren&#8217;t Wrong about John 6 - Karlo BroussardIf Catholics are right about John 6, every Christian is under divine command to celebrate the Eucharist. So is the Catholic Church right? Karlo Broussard joins us to explain why Catholics aren&#8217;t wrong. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic beliefs. A lot going on as far as the Eucharist goes. We have all this kind of bad news that we&#8217;ve had in recent years about Catholics not accepting the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, or maybe not even knowing the teaching, which is, in some ways, eq…

If Catholics are right about John 6, every Christian is under divine command to celebrate the Eucharist. So is the Catholic Church right? Karlo Broussard joins us to explain why Catholics aren&#8217;t wrong. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic beliefs. A lot going on as far as the Eucharist goes. We have all this kind of bad news that we&#8217;ve had in recent years about Catholics not accepting the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, or maybe not even knowing the teaching, which is, in some ways, eq…

#504 Why Catholics Aren&#8217;t Wrong about John 6 - Karlo Broussard8497a966-a088-467a-aff2-943f5a24b317Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#299: How Does God Speak to Us Today?Exodus 19:1-4, Luke 1:30-33,1 Kings 3:5, 2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 2:13,Isaiah 40:8, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 24:35, John 14:26,&amp; Romans 8:11 Today, we are doing something a bit different than our  normal episode because I want  to answer a question that many children have been asking me. In last weeks Elijah episode, we heard that God spoke to Elijah  in a whisper and kids have been asking, &quot;Does God still speak to us today?&quot; I will do my best to answer that question today! The kids will learn that: 1. During Elijah&#39;s time, they didn&#39;t have the entire Bible. 2. The Holy Spirit was sent after Jesus&#39; resurrection (Acts 2:1-4) 3. We have the entire Bible, the written word of God now. 4. Now, believers have the Holy Spirit dwelling inside us (John 14:25-26) We will return to our normal episode format with Elijah next week so tune in! For Bonus content your kids will enjoy w/ this episode go to: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ For our FREE Read-A-Loud pdf book with audio go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/about-5   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 19:1-4, Luke 1:30-33,1 Kings 3:5, 2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 2:13,Isaiah 40:8, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 24:35, John 14:26,&amp; Romans 8:11 Today, we are doing something a bit different than our  normal episode because I want  to answer a question that many children have been asking me. In last weeks Elijah episode, we heard that God spoke to Elijah  in a whisper and kids have been asking, &quot;Does God still speak to us today?&quot; I will do my best to answer that question today! The kids will learn that: 1. During Elijah&#39;s time, they didn&#39;t have the entire Bible. 2. The Holy Spirit was sent after Jesus&#39; resurrection (Acts 2:1-4) 3. We have the entire Bible, the written word of God now. 4. Now, believers have the Holy Spirit dwelling inside us (John 14:25-26) We will return to our normal episode format with Elijah next week so tune in! For Bonus content your kids will enjoy w/ this episode go to: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ For our FREE Read-A-Loud pdf book with audio go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/about-5   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#299: How Does God Speak to Us Today?a4864702-8d2c-4e9d-9580-53e029b479f7Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000814https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2023) Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2023)bc1f2be4-5dff-48b9-8cea-1e57c375e1afWed, 20 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2023) Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2023)aab33ce3-ab4c-40a7-b1d9-ed6edc7b6ba4Wed, 20 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2023) Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2023)c7844a5d-a65e-4bfa-bd62-16e35166a232Wed, 20 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2023) Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2023)536d2a51-bd27-4aed-b979-b6c447111972Wed, 20 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: Responding to Grace God’s free initiative demands man’s free response. We continue our discussion of grace today by examining how grace and our free will interact in our lives. Fr. Mike also explains the purpose of sacramental graces and how the expression of these graces looks different across the Body of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2002-2005. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God’s free initiative demands man’s free response. We continue our discussion of grace today by examining how grace and our free will interact in our lives. Fr. Mike also explains the purpose of sacramental graces and how the expression of these graces looks different across the Body of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2002-2005. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 263: Responding to Graceba97ad24-f79d-486e-8120-fbfb34dc8596Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBeautiful Hazel dropped her backpack by the door and trotted out to the garage to find Mom, clad in jeans and an old T-shirt, sitting at her potter's wheel. As she watched, her mom wet her hands, placed her thumbs near the center of the lump of clay, and pressed downward as it spun on the wheel. Before her eyes, the mass of clay became hollow, narrowed, and grew in height. "How was your day at school?" asked Mom.Hazel thought a moment before answering. "It was all right, I guess. My classes were fine, but some of my friends teased me because I'm the shortest."Moving her hands to the outside of the lump of clay, Mom applied a bit of pressure to the sides of her vessel as it spun on the pottery wheel, making the clay elongate dramatically and grow taller. "That wasn't very nice of them."Hazel sighed. "Yeah, well, I wish I was taller, but there's nothing I can do about it."Mom continued to gently push the sides of clay inward, making them rise even higher. Suddenly, the hollow column of clay that was forming bent over to the side and collapsed. "Oh no!" exclaimed Hazel. "Your vase is ruined! It can't hold any flowers now. It's all bent."To her surprise, Mom replied, "Who said it was a vase?"Looking confused, Hazel asked, "Well, what is it then? It can't be much good like that.""No?" asked Mom. "You can't see what I see because you're comparing it to what you think pottery should look like. But I see it in light of the purpose I designed it for, and I say it's perfect. And since I'm the one who created it, my opinion is the only one that counts.""Okay," said Hazel. "So what is it?""It's a metaphor," said Mom. "For my daughter. To show her how God sees her, and that His opinion is the only one that counts."Hazel rolled her eyes. "Okay, Mom, I get it. Your sculpture is beautiful because you created it, just like I'm beautiful, and the perfect height, because God created me. You don't have to hit me over the head with it."Mom smiled. "Sometimes I do." - Kelsie Ingham

Hazel dropped her backpack by the door and trotted out to the garage to find Mom, clad in jeans and an old T-shirt, sitting at her potter's wheel. As she watched, her mom wet her hands, placed her thumbs near the center of the lump of clay, and pressed downward as it spun on the wheel. Before her eyes, the mass of clay became hollow, narrowed, and grew in height. "How was your day at school?" asked Mom.Hazel thought a moment before answering. "It was all right, I guess. My classes were fine, but some of my friends teased me because I'm the shortest."Moving her hands to the outside of the lump of clay, Mom applied a bit of pressure to the sides of her vessel as it spun on the pottery wheel, making the clay elongate dramatically and grow taller. "That wasn't very nice of them."Hazel sighed. "Yeah, well, I wish I was taller, but there's nothing I can do about it."Mom continued to gently push the sides of clay inward, making them rise even higher. Suddenly, the hollow column of clay that was forming bent over to the side and collapsed. "Oh no!" exclaimed Hazel. "Your vase is ruined! It can't hold any flowers now. It's all bent."To her surprise, Mom replied, "Who said it was a vase?"Looking confused, Hazel asked, "Well, what is it then? It can't be much good like that.""No?" asked Mom. "You can't see what I see because you're comparing it to what you think pottery should look like. But I see it in light of the purpose I designed it for, and I say it's perfect. And since I'm the one who created it, my opinion is the only one that counts.""Okay," said Hazel. "So what is it?""It's a metaphor," said Mom. "For my daughter. To show her how God sees her, and that His opinion is the only one that counts."Hazel rolled her eyes. "Okay, Mom, I get it. Your sculpture is beautiful because you created it, just like I'm beautiful, and the perfect height, because God created me. You don't have to hit me over the head with it."Mom smiled. "Sometimes I do." - Kelsie Ingham

Beautiful ea196e15-f94b-455d-b114-83a651aa82a5Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBeautiful Hazel dropped her backpack by the door and trotted out to the garage to find Mom, clad in jeans and an old T-shirt, sitting at her potter's wheel. As she watched, her mom wet her hands, placed her thumbs near the center of the lump of clay, and pressed downward as it spun on the wheel. Before her eyes, the mass of clay became hollow, narrowed, and grew in height. "How was your day at school?" asked Mom.Hazel thought a moment before answering. "It was all right, I guess. My classes were fine, but some of my friends teased me because I'm the shortest."Moving her hands to the outside of the lump of clay, Mom applied a bit of pressure to the sides of her vessel as it spun on the pottery wheel, making the clay elongate dramatically and grow taller. "That wasn't very nice of them."Hazel sighed. "Yeah, well, I wish I was taller, but there's nothing I can do about it."Mom continued to gently push the sides of clay inward, making them rise even higher. Suddenly, the hollow column of clay that was forming bent over to the side and collapsed. "Oh no!" exclaimed Hazel. "Your vase is ruined! It can't hold any flowers now. It's all bent."To her surprise, Mom replied, "Who said it was a vase?"Looking confused, Hazel asked, "Well, what is it then? It can't be much good like that.""No?" asked Mom. "You can't see what I see because you're comparing it to what you think pottery should look like. But I see it in light of the purpose I designed it for, and I say it's perfect. And since I'm the one who created it, my opinion is the only one that counts.""Okay," said Hazel. "So what is it?""It's a metaphor," said Mom. "For my daughter. To show her how God sees her, and that His opinion is the only one that counts."Hazel rolled her eyes. "Okay, Mom, I get it. Your sculpture is beautiful because you created it, just like I'm beautiful, and the perfect height, because God created me. You don't have to hit me over the head with it."Mom smiled. "Sometimes I do." - Kelsie Ingham

Hazel dropped her backpack by the door and trotted out to the garage to find Mom, clad in jeans and an old T-shirt, sitting at her potter's wheel. As she watched, her mom wet her hands, placed her thumbs near the center of the lump of clay, and pressed downward as it spun on the wheel. Before her eyes, the mass of clay became hollow, narrowed, and grew in height. "How was your day at school?" asked Mom.Hazel thought a moment before answering. "It was all right, I guess. My classes were fine, but some of my friends teased me because I'm the shortest."Moving her hands to the outside of the lump of clay, Mom applied a bit of pressure to the sides of her vessel as it spun on the pottery wheel, making the clay elongate dramatically and grow taller. "That wasn't very nice of them."Hazel sighed. "Yeah, well, I wish I was taller, but there's nothing I can do about it."Mom continued to gently push the sides of clay inward, making them rise even higher. Suddenly, the hollow column of clay that was forming bent over to the side and collapsed. "Oh no!" exclaimed Hazel. "Your vase is ruined! It can't hold any flowers now. It's all bent."To her surprise, Mom replied, "Who said it was a vase?"Looking confused, Hazel asked, "Well, what is it then? It can't be much good like that.""No?" asked Mom. "You can't see what I see because you're comparing it to what you think pottery should look like. But I see it in light of the purpose I designed it for, and I say it's perfect. And since I'm the one who created it, my opinion is the only one that counts.""Okay," said Hazel. "So what is it?""It's a metaphor," said Mom. "For my daughter. To show her how God sees her, and that His opinion is the only one that counts."Hazel rolled her eyes. "Okay, Mom, I get it. Your sculpture is beautiful because you created it, just like I'm beautiful, and the perfect height, because God created me. You don't have to hit me over the head with it."Mom smiled. "Sometimes I do." - Kelsie Ingham

Beautiful bb881143-5ad7-4f36-9c86-dc2e02c81049Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: Responding to Grace God’s free initiative demands man’s free response. We continue our discussion of grace today by examining how grace and our free will interact in our lives. Fr. Mike also explains the purpose of sacramental graces and how the expression of these graces looks different across the Body of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2002-2005. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God’s free initiative demands man’s free response. We continue our discussion of grace today by examining how grace and our free will interact in our lives. Fr. Mike also explains the purpose of sacramental graces and how the expression of these graces looks different across the Body of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2002-2005. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 263: Responding to Grace30e6d95a-89a5-44dd-b7b8-dd179d8eeb8eWed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS1 EP1. TrailerHello, everyone! Welcome to the official introduction to Christ With Coffee On Ice. Hosted by Ally Yost --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

Hello, everyone! Welcome to the official introduction to Christ With Coffee On Ice. Hosted by Ally Yost --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwcoi/support

trailerS1 EP1. Trailerd51263cb-d788-4384-8e70-2e0443ef43e5Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Miracle Worker (2023) As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 262: Miracle Worker (2023)639ee57f-3842-41a2-b97c-527f5aaaf54dTue, 19 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Miracle Worker (2023) As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 262: Miracle Worker (2023)1d3bd5a6-3520-4749-b2ce-b835c245bb64Tue, 19 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Miracle Worker (2023) As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 262: Miracle Worker (2023)2fbf1e66-8794-40be-aa24-2bbc941b5b0bTue, 19 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Miracle Worker (2023) As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 262: Miracle Worker (2023)4737c43f-ab04-4574-8506-3c3346cd388dTue, 19 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Habitual and Actual Grace Without God’s help, we can do nothing. The Catechism delves into grace today, explaining how grace works and helps us achieve our supernatural vocation to eternal life. Fr. Mike unpacks the difference between habitual and actual grace and reminds us that God is always the initiator of all our spiritual efforts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1996-2001. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Without God’s help, we can do nothing. The Catechism delves into grace today, explaining how grace works and helps us achieve our supernatural vocation to eternal life. Fr. Mike unpacks the difference between habitual and actual grace and reminds us that God is always the initiator of all our spiritual efforts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1996-2001. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 262: Habitual and Actual Gracea84490a5-d503-4d35-8a07-9b0102d3044aTue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLostSkye slipped out the front door and started down the sidewalk. Mom was busy working on her computer, so Skye had decided she'd go to the park and play for a little while, even though she wasn't allowed to go by herself. I'll get back before Mom even misses me, she thought.After turning a corner, Skye heard a dog barking behind her. She was afraid of dogs and began to run. She dodged through a side yard and came out on the next street. Skye was relieved to find that the dog had not followed. She kept walking down the street for a couple blocks before she realized nothing looked familiar. Where am I? she wondered with a feeling of terror."Hi there," said a man who was out working in his yard. "Are you lost?" Skye quickly took off in the opposite direction. She knew she wasn't supposed to talk to strangers. But where's the park? she wondered. After turning another corner, she stood still. Now she was definitely lost. Her eyes filled with tears as she sat down on the curb.After what seemed like a long, long time, a familiar car rounded the corner. It stopped, the door opened, and out jumped Mom. Skye burst into tears, and Mom gathered her into her arms. "I didn't think you'd come," Skye said, sobbing. "I thought you were busy working.""I was working," said Mom. "But when I realized you were missing, I left everything and came looking for you. Nothing could be more important." She looked at Skye. "I don't think I've ever been so glad to see anyone."Skye wiped her eyes. "Even though I did something I wasn't supposed to?""Even though you did something you weren't supposed to," said Mom.Skye burst into tears again. "I'm sorry, Mom.""It's okay," said Mom. "We'll talk more about it at home. Some of our neighbors are looking for you too, and I need to let them know you've been found."As Mom drove, Skye felt relieved she wasn't lost anymore. She remembered a story she'd heard at church about a shepherd who had gone to look for a lost sheep, and how that was like Jesus coming to save those lost in sin. I'm so glad Mom found me, Skye thought. And I'm so glad Jesus found me too. - Hazel W. Marett

Skye slipped out the front door and started down the sidewalk. Mom was busy working on her computer, so Skye had decided she'd go to the park and play for a little while, even though she wasn't allowed to go by herself. I'll get back before Mom even misses me, she thought.After turning a corner, Skye heard a dog barking behind her. She was afraid of dogs and began to run. She dodged through a side yard and came out on the next street. Skye was relieved to find that the dog had not followed. She kept walking down the street for a couple blocks before she realized nothing looked familiar. Where am I? she wondered with a feeling of terror."Hi there," said a man who was out working in his yard. "Are you lost?" Skye quickly took off in the opposite direction. She knew she wasn't supposed to talk to strangers. But where's the park? she wondered. After turning another corner, she stood still. Now she was definitely lost. Her eyes filled with tears as she sat down on the curb.After what seemed like a long, long time, a familiar car rounded the corner. It stopped, the door opened, and out jumped Mom. Skye burst into tears, and Mom gathered her into her arms. "I didn't think you'd come," Skye said, sobbing. "I thought you were busy working.""I was working," said Mom. "But when I realized you were missing, I left everything and came looking for you. Nothing could be more important." She looked at Skye. "I don't think I've ever been so glad to see anyone."Skye wiped her eyes. "Even though I did something I wasn't supposed to?""Even though you did something you weren't supposed to," said Mom.Skye burst into tears again. "I'm sorry, Mom.""It's okay," said Mom. "We'll talk more about it at home. Some of our neighbors are looking for you too, and I need to let them know you've been found."As Mom drove, Skye felt relieved she wasn't lost anymore. She remembered a story she'd heard at church about a shepherd who had gone to look for a lost sheep, and how that was like Jesus coming to save those lost in sin. I'm so glad Mom found me, Skye thought. And I'm so glad Jesus found me too. - Hazel W. Marett

Lost7a3ce36b-fb09-4ba7-a24c-b1734a9e95aaTue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLostSkye slipped out the front door and started down the sidewalk. Mom was busy working on her computer, so Skye had decided she'd go to the park and play for a little while, even though she wasn't allowed to go by herself. I'll get back before Mom even misses me, she thought.After turning a corner, Skye heard a dog barking behind her. She was afraid of dogs and began to run. She dodged through a side yard and came out on the next street. Skye was relieved to find that the dog had not followed. She kept walking down the street for a couple blocks before she realized nothing looked familiar. Where am I? she wondered with a feeling of terror."Hi there," said a man who was out working in his yard. "Are you lost?" Skye quickly took off in the opposite direction. She knew she wasn't supposed to talk to strangers. But where's the park? she wondered. After turning another corner, she stood still. Now she was definitely lost. Her eyes filled with tears as she sat down on the curb.After what seemed like a long, long time, a familiar car rounded the corner. It stopped, the door opened, and out jumped Mom. Skye burst into tears, and Mom gathered her into her arms. "I didn't think you'd come," Skye said, sobbing. "I thought you were busy working.""I was working," said Mom. "But when I realized you were missing, I left everything and came looking for you. Nothing could be more important." She looked at Skye. "I don't think I've ever been so glad to see anyone."Skye wiped her eyes. "Even though I did something I wasn't supposed to?""Even though you did something you weren't supposed to," said Mom.Skye burst into tears again. "I'm sorry, Mom.""It's okay," said Mom. "We'll talk more about it at home. Some of our neighbors are looking for you too, and I need to let them know you've been found."As Mom drove, Skye felt relieved she wasn't lost anymore. She remembered a story she'd heard at church about a shepherd who had gone to look for a lost sheep, and how that was like Jesus coming to save those lost in sin. I'm so glad Mom found me, Skye thought. And I'm so glad Jesus found me too. - Hazel W. Marett

Skye slipped out the front door and started down the sidewalk. Mom was busy working on her computer, so Skye had decided she'd go to the park and play for a little while, even though she wasn't allowed to go by herself. I'll get back before Mom even misses me, she thought.After turning a corner, Skye heard a dog barking behind her. She was afraid of dogs and began to run. She dodged through a side yard and came out on the next street. Skye was relieved to find that the dog had not followed. She kept walking down the street for a couple blocks before she realized nothing looked familiar. Where am I? she wondered with a feeling of terror."Hi there," said a man who was out working in his yard. "Are you lost?" Skye quickly took off in the opposite direction. She knew she wasn't supposed to talk to strangers. But where's the park? she wondered. After turning another corner, she stood still. Now she was definitely lost. Her eyes filled with tears as she sat down on the curb.After what seemed like a long, long time, a familiar car rounded the corner. It stopped, the door opened, and out jumped Mom. Skye burst into tears, and Mom gathered her into her arms. "I didn't think you'd come," Skye said, sobbing. "I thought you were busy working.""I was working," said Mom. "But when I realized you were missing, I left everything and came looking for you. Nothing could be more important." She looked at Skye. "I don't think I've ever been so glad to see anyone."Skye wiped her eyes. "Even though I did something I wasn't supposed to?""Even though you did something you weren't supposed to," said Mom.Skye burst into tears again. "I'm sorry, Mom.""It's okay," said Mom. "We'll talk more about it at home. Some of our neighbors are looking for you too, and I need to let them know you've been found."As Mom drove, Skye felt relieved she wasn't lost anymore. She remembered a story she'd heard at church about a shepherd who had gone to look for a lost sheep, and how that was like Jesus coming to save those lost in sin. I'm so glad Mom found me, Skye thought. And I'm so glad Jesus found me too. - Hazel W. Marett

Lost100c4439-57c7-4ddf-839f-9ed3752ed640Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Habitual and Actual Grace Without God’s help, we can do nothing. The Catechism delves into grace today, explaining how grace works and helps us achieve our supernatural vocation to eternal life. Fr. Mike unpacks the difference between habitual and actual grace and reminds us that God is always the initiator of all our spiritual efforts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1996-2001. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Without God’s help, we can do nothing. The Catechism delves into grace today, explaining how grace works and helps us achieve our supernatural vocation to eternal life. Fr. Mike unpacks the difference between habitual and actual grace and reminds us that God is always the initiator of all our spiritual efforts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1996-2001. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 262: Habitual and Actual Grace6d82241c-06ae-4a33-8777-01778386ee23Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBeauty and Connection with Michaell MagrutscheWe live in an age that emphasizes systems, order, processes, logic, and efficiency as a primary purpose of our work. In many ways, these indeed have brought tremendous comfort, safety, and convenience to our lives. But what if we've lost something also? What if this overemphasis on systems has cost us the meaning, purpose, and connection that makes human life ultimately worth living? Join me in this episode as I'm joined by a rather unusual guest. Many of you know that I'm an engineering type of mindset - Mr. Michaell Magrutsche is on almost the opposite end of the temperament. He shares his story about how his inability to complete basic elementary school lead to his artistic success. Michaell also shares his discoveries about connection, and how choosing people, beauty, and a curious perspective can bring fulfillment and meaning. You can read more about Michaell's work at his website: https://michaellm.com/self-aware-art-education or follow him at https://anchor.fm/michaellart Michaell is not Catholic, and we discuss the importance of beauty, and how his work compares with the teachings of the Catholic faith.

We live in an age that emphasizes systems, order, processes, logic, and efficiency as a primary purpose of our work. In many ways, these indeed have brought tremendous comfort, safety, and convenience to our lives. But what if we've lost something also? What if this overemphasis on systems has cost us the meaning, purpose, and connection that makes human life ultimately worth living? Join me in this episode as I'm joined by a rather unusual guest. Many of you know that I'm an engineering type of mindset - Mr. Michaell Magrutsche is on almost the opposite end of the temperament. He shares his story about how his inability to complete basic elementary school lead to his artistic success. Michaell also shares his discoveries about connection, and how choosing people, beauty, and a curious perspective can bring fulfillment and meaning. You can read more about Michaell's work at his website: https://michaellm.com/self-aware-art-education or follow him at https://anchor.fm/michaellart Michaell is not Catholic, and we discuss the importance of beauty, and how his work compares with the teachings of the Catholic faith.

fullBeauty and Connection with Michaell Magrutsche99302ace-7cba-4829-a139-4b2195af8cfaMon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe No.1 Celebrity Therapist: The WEIRD Trick To Get Your Sex Life Back, Fix Erections & Increase Fertility! - Marisa PeerLie to yourself to have a better life! In this new episode Steven sits down for a second time with world renowned therapist and founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy, Marisa Peer.  Starting in 1984, Marisa has worked as a hypnotherapist and psychotherapist for over 30 years. During this time she has worked with rock stars, CEOs, Olympic athletes, royalty, and Oscar-winning actors. To make her life changing techniques of hypnosis and hypnotherapy available to everyone, Marisa founded the award-winning Rapid Transformational Therapy. She is also the best selling author of six books helping readers with everything from weight loss to confidence.  In this conversation Marisa and Steven discuss topics, such as: Why you should constantly choose and question your beliefs  Why you should lie to yourself  How your mind’s job is to make your thoughts real  The rules of how the mind works Why you don’t need to change events but change the way you think about events How you act according to the way you define yourself  How having or not having erections is based on what you think The damage that porn is causing  How porn is impacting sex lives Why people have affairs  The difference between intimacy and eroticism The power of fantasy on relationships  Re-finding the thrill in a relationship The most common sex problems in relationships  The importance of bringing a feeling of newness into relationships  When you can’t say something, your body will say it  Why there will never be a person that meets all your needs Choosing your battles and arguments in a relationship The need to be proactive when looking for love Why you should make a list to find love The importance of knowing you are worthy of love  Why you should put yourself around people you want to be with  How people can sense your level of self worth Why you should find self worth internally rather than externally  How what you learn is what you live  You can purchase Marisa’s most recent book, ‘Tell Yourself a Better Lie’, here: https://amzn.to/40BxpVB Follow Marisa: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3PkbAEJ  Youtube: https://bit.ly/48h1L3h FULL CLIP (Steve gets hypnotised): https://youtu.be/rjaGOD03vK8 Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now: https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me:  Instagram: http://bit.ly/3nIkGAZ Twitter: http://bit.ly/3ztHuHm Linkedin: https://bit.ly/41Fl95Q Telegram: http://bit.ly/3nJYxST Sponsors:  Eight sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/uk/steven/ CODE: STEVEN (save $150 on the Pod Cover) Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsbo Whoop: http://bit.ly/3MbapaY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lie to yourself to have a better life! In this new episode Steven sits down for a second time with world renowned therapist and founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy, Marisa Peer.  Starting in 1984, Marisa has worked as a hypnotherapist and psychotherapist for over 30 years. During this time she has worked with rock stars, CEOs, Olympic athletes, royalty, and Oscar-winning actors. To make her life changing techniques of hypnosis and hypnotherapy available to everyone, Marisa founded the award-winning Rapid Transformational Therapy. She is also the best selling author of six books helping readers with everything from weight loss to confidence.  In this conversation Marisa and Steven discuss topics, such as: Why you should constantly choose and question your beliefs  Why you should lie to yourself  How your mind’s job is to make your thoughts real  The rules of how the mind works Why you don’t need to change events but change the way you think about events How you act according to the way you define yourself  How having or not having erections is based on what you think The damage that porn is causing  How porn is impacting sex lives Why people have affairs  The difference between intimacy and eroticism The power of fantasy on relationships  Re-finding the thrill in a relationship The most common sex problems in relationships  The importance of bringing a feeling of newness into relationships  When you can’t say something, your body will say it  Why there will never be a person that meets all your needs Choosing your battles and arguments in a relationship The need to be proactive when looking for love Why you should make a list to find love The importance of knowing you are worthy of love  Why you should put yourself around people you want to be with  How people can sense your level of self worth Why you should find self worth internally rather than externally  How what you learn is what you live  You can purchase Marisa’s most recent book, ‘Tell Yourself a Better Lie’, here: https://amzn.to/40BxpVB Follow Marisa: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3PkbAEJ  Youtube: https://bit.ly/48h1L3h FULL CLIP (Steve gets hypnotised): https://youtu.be/rjaGOD03vK8 Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now: https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me:  Instagram: http://bit.ly/3nIkGAZ Twitter: http://bit.ly/3ztHuHm Linkedin: https://bit.ly/41Fl95Q Telegram: http://bit.ly/3nJYxST Sponsors:  Eight sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/uk/steven/ CODE: STEVEN (save $150 on the Pod Cover) Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsbo Whoop: http://bit.ly/3MbapaY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe No.1 Celebrity Therapist: The WEIRD Trick To Get Your Sex Life Back, Fix Erections & Increase Fertility! - Marisa Peer5442f376-74fa-4083-ad45-595d810a418fMon, 18 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +00004895https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Ornate Souls (2023) Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 261: Ornate Souls (2023)06fa8d00-7a22-495d-98c4-3d0c681ad42aMon, 18 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Ornate Souls (2023) Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 261: Ornate Souls (2023)be4061a4-c11d-47a2-b47b-88135cb8ee94Mon, 18 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Ornate Souls (2023) Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 261: Ornate Souls (2023)3982e9a4-474d-45c5-9962-2a648ae408c3Mon, 18 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Ornate Souls (2023) Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 261: Ornate Souls (2023)0f7ba52c-26de-464d-98e7-2fcf8f8d4f8fMon, 18 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Justification What does it mean to be justified? The Catechism teaches us today about the grace of the Holy Spirit and its power to justify us. Fr. Mike explains how justification detaches us from sin and purifies our hearts. We learn that justification brings about a marvelous inward transformation that bears witness to God&#39;s great mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1987-1995. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to be justified? The Catechism teaches us today about the grace of the Holy Spirit and its power to justify us. Fr. Mike explains how justification detaches us from sin and purifies our hearts. We learn that justification brings about a marvelous inward transformation that bears witness to God&#39;s great mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1987-1995. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 261: Justification8ff478a2-df68-4b35-87f9-4505fbcf03dcMon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo Giving Up!"Oh no! A fish got my bait again!" Ryder exclaimed as he pulled his fishing line out of the water. "That's it. I give up!" Ryder laid his pole on the ground. "Okay if I go check the frog pond?" he asked. Dad nodded, so Ryder wandered off through the well-known woods on Grandpa's farm, leaving his father to fish alone.When Ryder returned a half hour later, Dad grinned at him. "Look, Ryder! I believe I've hooked something!" Dad tugged on his line and brought a flapping, struggling fish to shore. Ryder was surprised to see that there were also several other fish in his pail."How'd you do it, Dad?" asked Ryder."Just by keeping at it," Dad said. "You'll never catch a fish with your fishing pole on the ground."Ryder picked up his pole and baited his hook again. As they continued fishing, he said, "Maybe Callum and Max are like these fish you caught." Dad raised his brows. "I don't think your friends would be very flattered to hear you compare them to fish," he said. "What do you mean?""Well, more than once I've tried to tell them about Jesus--I guess I was fishing for people, like Jesus said we're supposed to do. But they never want to talk about God or come to church or anything." Ryder paused. "They don't seem interested at all, so last week I decided I'd just quit. It didn't seem like it was worth it to keep trying to help them know more about Jesus.""And now you're wondering about that decision?" asked Dad.Ryder nodded. "Maybe it's like our fishing today. Maybe I just need to keep at it a little longer.""That's good thinking," said Dad. "Jesus promises to help us share the good news that He died and rose again to save us with others, but it isn't something that can always be done quickly or easily. But don't give up--keep praying for your friends and letting them see what Jesus has done in your life, and trust Him to give you more opportunities to talk to them about Him.""Okay, I will." Suddenly, Ryder felt a tug on his line. "Dad!" he exclaimed. "I think I got one!" - Mary Rose Pearson

"Oh no! A fish got my bait again!" Ryder exclaimed as he pulled his fishing line out of the water. "That's it. I give up!" Ryder laid his pole on the ground. "Okay if I go check the frog pond?" he asked. Dad nodded, so Ryder wandered off through the well-known woods on Grandpa's farm, leaving his father to fish alone.When Ryder returned a half hour later, Dad grinned at him. "Look, Ryder! I believe I've hooked something!" Dad tugged on his line and brought a flapping, struggling fish to shore. Ryder was surprised to see that there were also several other fish in his pail."How'd you do it, Dad?" asked Ryder."Just by keeping at it," Dad said. "You'll never catch a fish with your fishing pole on the ground."Ryder picked up his pole and baited his hook again. As they continued fishing, he said, "Maybe Callum and Max are like these fish you caught." Dad raised his brows. "I don't think your friends would be very flattered to hear you compare them to fish," he said. "What do you mean?""Well, more than once I've tried to tell them about Jesus--I guess I was fishing for people, like Jesus said we're supposed to do. But they never want to talk about God or come to church or anything." Ryder paused. "They don't seem interested at all, so last week I decided I'd just quit. It didn't seem like it was worth it to keep trying to help them know more about Jesus.""And now you're wondering about that decision?" asked Dad.Ryder nodded. "Maybe it's like our fishing today. Maybe I just need to keep at it a little longer.""That's good thinking," said Dad. "Jesus promises to help us share the good news that He died and rose again to save us with others, but it isn't something that can always be done quickly or easily. But don't give up--keep praying for your friends and letting them see what Jesus has done in your life, and trust Him to give you more opportunities to talk to them about Him.""Okay, I will." Suddenly, Ryder felt a tug on his line. "Dad!" he exclaimed. "I think I got one!" - Mary Rose Pearson

No Giving Up!7f747f83-e66e-4df8-9ff9-3bf4637f1f7aMon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo Giving Up!"Oh no! A fish got my bait again!" Ryder exclaimed as he pulled his fishing line out of the water. "That's it. I give up!" Ryder laid his pole on the ground. "Okay if I go check the frog pond?" he asked. Dad nodded, so Ryder wandered off through the well-known woods on Grandpa's farm, leaving his father to fish alone.When Ryder returned a half hour later, Dad grinned at him. "Look, Ryder! I believe I've hooked something!" Dad tugged on his line and brought a flapping, struggling fish to shore. Ryder was surprised to see that there were also several other fish in his pail."How'd you do it, Dad?" asked Ryder."Just by keeping at it," Dad said. "You'll never catch a fish with your fishing pole on the ground."Ryder picked up his pole and baited his hook again. As they continued fishing, he said, "Maybe Callum and Max are like these fish you caught." Dad raised his brows. "I don't think your friends would be very flattered to hear you compare them to fish," he said. "What do you mean?""Well, more than once I've tried to tell them about Jesus--I guess I was fishing for people, like Jesus said we're supposed to do. But they never want to talk about God or come to church or anything." Ryder paused. "They don't seem interested at all, so last week I decided I'd just quit. It didn't seem like it was worth it to keep trying to help them know more about Jesus.""And now you're wondering about that decision?" asked Dad.Ryder nodded. "Maybe it's like our fishing today. Maybe I just need to keep at it a little longer.""That's good thinking," said Dad. "Jesus promises to help us share the good news that He died and rose again to save us with others, but it isn't something that can always be done quickly or easily. But don't give up--keep praying for your friends and letting them see what Jesus has done in your life, and trust Him to give you more opportunities to talk to them about Him.""Okay, I will." Suddenly, Ryder felt a tug on his line. "Dad!" he exclaimed. "I think I got one!" - Mary Rose Pearson

"Oh no! A fish got my bait again!" Ryder exclaimed as he pulled his fishing line out of the water. "That's it. I give up!" Ryder laid his pole on the ground. "Okay if I go check the frog pond?" he asked. Dad nodded, so Ryder wandered off through the well-known woods on Grandpa's farm, leaving his father to fish alone.When Ryder returned a half hour later, Dad grinned at him. "Look, Ryder! I believe I've hooked something!" Dad tugged on his line and brought a flapping, struggling fish to shore. Ryder was surprised to see that there were also several other fish in his pail."How'd you do it, Dad?" asked Ryder."Just by keeping at it," Dad said. "You'll never catch a fish with your fishing pole on the ground."Ryder picked up his pole and baited his hook again. As they continued fishing, he said, "Maybe Callum and Max are like these fish you caught." Dad raised his brows. "I don't think your friends would be very flattered to hear you compare them to fish," he said. "What do you mean?""Well, more than once I've tried to tell them about Jesus--I guess I was fishing for people, like Jesus said we're supposed to do. But they never want to talk about God or come to church or anything." Ryder paused. "They don't seem interested at all, so last week I decided I'd just quit. It didn't seem like it was worth it to keep trying to help them know more about Jesus.""And now you're wondering about that decision?" asked Dad.Ryder nodded. "Maybe it's like our fishing today. Maybe I just need to keep at it a little longer.""That's good thinking," said Dad. "Jesus promises to help us share the good news that He died and rose again to save us with others, but it isn't something that can always be done quickly or easily. But don't give up--keep praying for your friends and letting them see what Jesus has done in your life, and trust Him to give you more opportunities to talk to them about Him.""Okay, I will." Suddenly, Ryder felt a tug on his line. "Dad!" he exclaimed. "I think I got one!" - Mary Rose Pearson

No Giving Up!93eb9125-08ab-4293-a9a3-e73860a310ceMon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Justification What does it mean to be justified? The Catechism teaches us today about the grace of the Holy Spirit and its power to justify us. Fr. Mike explains how justification detaches us from sin and purifies our hearts. We learn that justification brings about a marvelous inward transformation that bears witness to God&#39;s great mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1987-1995. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it mean to be justified? The Catechism teaches us today about the grace of the Holy Spirit and its power to justify us. Fr. Mike explains how justification detaches us from sin and purifies our hearts. We learn that justification brings about a marvelous inward transformation that bears witness to God&#39;s great mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1987-1995. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 261: Justification71ca7da5-201b-4e5d-995b-ee3946e53409Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2023) Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2023)a79d6a9e-3949-4a10-bcae-4b3a2eeaf197Sun, 17 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2023) Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2023)ee2c2049-8010-4958-97c7-a3bfd70f4b1bSun, 17 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2023) Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2023)59711472-6400-4fcc-99dd-90f2ece25ba9Sun, 17 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2023) Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2023)5aa7c424-c4ba-4d0b-95e1-372652caf548Sun, 17 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Summary of the Moral Law In today’s “Nugget Day,” Fr. Mike reviews the significant takeaways that the Catechism teaches us about the moral law. Fr. Mike highlights that God has written the moral law in the depths of every human heart. Today’s In Brief section also reminds us that the moral law is a “fatherly instruction by God,” rooted in love and oriented towards our joy, freedom, and flourishing. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1975-1986. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today’s “Nugget Day,” Fr. Mike reviews the significant takeaways that the Catechism teaches us about the moral law. Fr. Mike highlights that God has written the moral law in the depths of every human heart. Today’s In Brief section also reminds us that the moral law is a “fatherly instruction by God,” rooted in love and oriented towards our joy, freedom, and flourishing. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1975-1986. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 260: Summary of the Moral Lawb990826f-4e45-42c8-a510-b114020d8920Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFlying Too High "Mr. Hillis read another story from Greek mythology to our class today," said Weston one afternoon."Really? What was it?" asked Ander.Weston grinned. He knew his little brother loved stories. "These stories aren't true, you know. But this one was about a father and son--called Daedalus and Icarus--who were put in prison by the king. One day, Daedalus--the father--took feathers and made two pairs of wings so they could escape and fly away. He fastened the wings onto his son's back with wax--warning Icarus not to fly too near the sun because the heat would melt the wax and the wings would fall off." "Did they fly?" asked Ander, bobbing up and down in his chair. Weston nodded. "Yep, they both flew away. But as Icarus flew higher and higher, he started feeling so powerful that he forgot what his father had said, and he flew too close to the sun. Sure enough, the wax melted, just like his father had warned him. The wings fell off, and Icarus fell into the sea and drowned.""That's horrible!" cried Ander. A worried look crossed his face. "Do you think that could happen to us when we take the plane to visit Grandma next week?""Of course not," said Weston. "The plane's wings aren't fastened on with wax."Dad, who was also listening, chimed in. "Weston's right--you don't have to worry about the plane, Ander. But that story does remind me of what can happen if we try to fly too high in another way."Weston frowned. "Like in an air balloon?"Dad chuckled. "No, I'm talking about pride. Sometimes--especially when things are going well in our lives--we might think too highly of ourselves and start feeling powerful like Icarus did. It's a big mistake to think we can get along without God. We need to realize that we're dependent on Him for everything.""That's why we need to trust in Jesus!" said Ander.Dad nodded. "Right. We need to admit that we can't save ourselves from sin--only Jesus can save us. But even once we're Christians, we still need to depend on God every day. He promises to provide for us and give us strength and wisdom in everything we do. We need to trust and depend on Him, not ourselves." - Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Mr. Hillis read another story from Greek mythology to our class today," said Weston one afternoon."Really? What was it?" asked Ander.Weston grinned. He knew his little brother loved stories. "These stories aren't true, you know. But this one was about a father and son--called Daedalus and Icarus--who were put in prison by the king. One day, Daedalus--the father--took feathers and made two pairs of wings so they could escape and fly away. He fastened the wings onto his son's back with wax--warning Icarus not to fly too near the sun because the heat would melt the wax and the wings would fall off." "Did they fly?" asked Ander, bobbing up and down in his chair. Weston nodded. "Yep, they both flew away. But as Icarus flew higher and higher, he started feeling so powerful that he forgot what his father had said, and he flew too close to the sun. Sure enough, the wax melted, just like his father had warned him. The wings fell off, and Icarus fell into the sea and drowned.""That's horrible!" cried Ander. A worried look crossed his face. "Do you think that could happen to us when we take the plane to visit Grandma next week?""Of course not," said Weston. "The plane's wings aren't fastened on with wax."Dad, who was also listening, chimed in. "Weston's right--you don't have to worry about the plane, Ander. But that story does remind me of what can happen if we try to fly too high in another way."Weston frowned. "Like in an air balloon?"Dad chuckled. "No, I'm talking about pride. Sometimes--especially when things are going well in our lives--we might think too highly of ourselves and start feeling powerful like Icarus did. It's a big mistake to think we can get along without God. We need to realize that we're dependent on Him for everything.""That's why we need to trust in Jesus!" said Ander.Dad nodded. "Right. We need to admit that we can't save ourselves from sin--only Jesus can save us. But even once we're Christians, we still need to depend on God every day. He promises to provide for us and give us strength and wisdom in everything we do. We need to trust and depend on Him, not ourselves." - Tanya Ferdinandusz

Flying Too High 87271a98-cdab-419d-9c3e-47d18d4b116eSun, 17 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFlying Too High "Mr. Hillis read another story from Greek mythology to our class today," said Weston one afternoon."Really? What was it?" asked Ander.Weston grinned. He knew his little brother loved stories. "These stories aren't true, you know. But this one was about a father and son--called Daedalus and Icarus--who were put in prison by the king. One day, Daedalus--the father--took feathers and made two pairs of wings so they could escape and fly away. He fastened the wings onto his son's back with wax--warning Icarus not to fly too near the sun because the heat would melt the wax and the wings would fall off." "Did they fly?" asked Ander, bobbing up and down in his chair. Weston nodded. "Yep, they both flew away. But as Icarus flew higher and higher, he started feeling so powerful that he forgot what his father had said, and he flew too close to the sun. Sure enough, the wax melted, just like his father had warned him. The wings fell off, and Icarus fell into the sea and drowned.""That's horrible!" cried Ander. A worried look crossed his face. "Do you think that could happen to us when we take the plane to visit Grandma next week?""Of course not," said Weston. "The plane's wings aren't fastened on with wax."Dad, who was also listening, chimed in. "Weston's right--you don't have to worry about the plane, Ander. But that story does remind me of what can happen if we try to fly too high in another way."Weston frowned. "Like in an air balloon?"Dad chuckled. "No, I'm talking about pride. Sometimes--especially when things are going well in our lives--we might think too highly of ourselves and start feeling powerful like Icarus did. It's a big mistake to think we can get along without God. We need to realize that we're dependent on Him for everything.""That's why we need to trust in Jesus!" said Ander.Dad nodded. "Right. We need to admit that we can't save ourselves from sin--only Jesus can save us. But even once we're Christians, we still need to depend on God every day. He promises to provide for us and give us strength and wisdom in everything we do. We need to trust and depend on Him, not ourselves." - Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Mr. Hillis read another story from Greek mythology to our class today," said Weston one afternoon."Really? What was it?" asked Ander.Weston grinned. He knew his little brother loved stories. "These stories aren't true, you know. But this one was about a father and son--called Daedalus and Icarus--who were put in prison by the king. One day, Daedalus--the father--took feathers and made two pairs of wings so they could escape and fly away. He fastened the wings onto his son's back with wax--warning Icarus not to fly too near the sun because the heat would melt the wax and the wings would fall off." "Did they fly?" asked Ander, bobbing up and down in his chair. Weston nodded. "Yep, they both flew away. But as Icarus flew higher and higher, he started feeling so powerful that he forgot what his father had said, and he flew too close to the sun. Sure enough, the wax melted, just like his father had warned him. The wings fell off, and Icarus fell into the sea and drowned.""That's horrible!" cried Ander. A worried look crossed his face. "Do you think that could happen to us when we take the plane to visit Grandma next week?""Of course not," said Weston. "The plane's wings aren't fastened on with wax."Dad, who was also listening, chimed in. "Weston's right--you don't have to worry about the plane, Ander. But that story does remind me of what can happen if we try to fly too high in another way."Weston frowned. "Like in an air balloon?"Dad chuckled. "No, I'm talking about pride. Sometimes--especially when things are going well in our lives--we might think too highly of ourselves and start feeling powerful like Icarus did. It's a big mistake to think we can get along without God. We need to realize that we're dependent on Him for everything.""That's why we need to trust in Jesus!" said Ander.Dad nodded. "Right. We need to admit that we can't save ourselves from sin--only Jesus can save us. But even once we're Christians, we still need to depend on God every day. He promises to provide for us and give us strength and wisdom in everything we do. We need to trust and depend on Him, not ourselves." - Tanya Ferdinandusz

Flying Too High b22a5130-78d5-456c-bef7-c896138a8d31Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Summary of the Moral Law In today’s “Nugget Day,” Fr. Mike reviews the significant takeaways that the Catechism teaches us about the moral law. Fr. Mike highlights that God has written the moral law in the depths of every human heart. Today’s In Brief section also reminds us that the moral law is a “fatherly instruction by God,” rooted in love and oriented towards our joy, freedom, and flourishing. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1975-1986. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In today’s “Nugget Day,” Fr. Mike reviews the significant takeaways that the Catechism teaches us about the moral law. Fr. Mike highlights that God has written the moral law in the depths of every human heart. Today’s In Brief section also reminds us that the moral law is a “fatherly instruction by God,” rooted in love and oriented towards our joy, freedom, and flourishing. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1975-1986. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 260: Summary of the Moral Lawbe384da8-9316-44ba-9404-69f8866f474eSun, 17 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/17/23 Tough Love: As We Forgive Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Forgiveness is a decision. One of the most difficult commands that Jesus has called us to is that we must forgive those who have hurt us and who have hurt those we love. Loving like this is difficult. It is truly tough love that is willing to weigh up the hurt and release the offender from the debt that they owe. Mass Readings from September 17, 2023: Sirach 27:30—28:7 Psalms 103:1-4, 9-12Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Forgiveness is a decision. One of the most difficult commands that Jesus has called us to is that we must forgive those who have hurt us and who have hurt those we love. Loving like this is difficult. It is truly tough love that is willing to weigh up the hurt and release the offender from the debt that they owe. Mass Readings from September 17, 2023: Sirach 27:30—28:7 Psalms 103:1-4, 9-12Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35

full09/17/23 Tough Love: As We Forgive9d4050ae-1d42-446c-ad8e-7b88ba577041Sat, 16 Sep 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/17/23 Tough Love: As We Forgive Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Forgiveness is a decision. One of the most difficult commands that Jesus has called us to is that we must forgive those who have hurt us and who have hurt those we love. Loving like this is difficult. It is truly tough love that is willing to weigh up the hurt and release the offender from the debt that they owe. Mass Readings from September 17, 2023: Sirach 27:30—28:7 Psalms 103:1-4, 9-12Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Forgiveness is a decision. One of the most difficult commands that Jesus has called us to is that we must forgive those who have hurt us and who have hurt those we love. Loving like this is difficult. It is truly tough love that is willing to weigh up the hurt and release the offender from the debt that they owe. Mass Readings from September 17, 2023: Sirach 27:30—28:7 Psalms 103:1-4, 9-12Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35

full09/17/23 Tough Love: As We Forgivebb0a5c91-3123-4b02-85b2-0081e2aba45fSat, 16 Sep 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/17/23 Tough Love: As We Forgive Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Forgiveness is a decision. One of the most difficult commands that Jesus has called us to is that we must forgive those who have hurt us and who have hurt those we love. Loving like this is difficult. It is truly tough love that is willing to weigh up the hurt and release the offender from the debt that they owe. Mass Readings from September 17, 2023: Sirach 27:30—28:7 Psalms 103:1-4, 9-12Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Forgiveness is a decision. One of the most difficult commands that Jesus has called us to is that we must forgive those who have hurt us and who have hurt those we love. Loving like this is difficult. It is truly tough love that is willing to weigh up the hurt and release the offender from the debt that they owe. Mass Readings from September 17, 2023: Sirach 27:30—28:7 Psalms 103:1-4, 9-12Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35

full09/17/23 Tough Love: As We Forgive8b6f331f-338a-408f-82f7-82418fc58f0eSat, 16 Sep 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2023) Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2023)1abe49be-12ce-4c78-bf48-dcc1a6b95d9fSat, 16 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2023) Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2023)dc4bdf76-684d-4f62-92d3-7afca41c1a32Sat, 16 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2023) Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2023)3124ec01-ca85-434b-a61a-3bcce6fe0773Sat, 16 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2023) Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2023)56c921cb-7be2-4267-92c5-b577799ee10fSat, 16 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The New Commandment We continue our examination of the New Law or Law of the Gospel, specifically the Golden Rule and New Commandment of Jesus. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Commandment requires us to love God as the center of everything we are and everything we have. He also unpacks how the New Commandment is also known as the law of love, grace, and freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1970-1974. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the New Law or Law of the Gospel, specifically the Golden Rule and New Commandment of Jesus. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Commandment requires us to love God as the center of everything we are and everything we have. He also unpacks how the New Commandment is also known as the law of love, grace, and freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1970-1974. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 259: The New Commandment6433f84a-cdc7-428d-9469-f83ce083179aSat, 16 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSon Rise"Dad, you've got to let me quit cello," said Quincy. "That was embarrassing.""What happened?" asked Dad. "It seemed like you weren't prepared for this concert.""It was awful! John and Tara were both out sick, so I was the only cello. There was no one to drown out how bad I sounded. I ruined it for the rest of the orchestra. I just want to go home, quit cello, and forget this recital ever happened."Early the next morning, Dad woke Quincy when it was still dark. "Wake up, Quincy. I want to show you something."They hopped in the car and Dad drove to the beach. When they got out, Dad laid out a blanket and told Quincy to watch the sky. It was dark."Now, tell me honestly--what went wrong yesterday?" Dad asked.Quincy sighed. "I haven't been practicing cello. I know I told you I've been practicing after school every day, but that's not true. I just said that so you would sign the practice sheet I have to give my teacher.""I see," said Dad. "No wonder you had such a hard time yesterday."Quincy nodded. "The others sounded great, so I've been playing softly and no one noticed that I wasn't prepared. I thought I could get away with it."The sky started turning yellow."But then, when the other cellists were absent, the entire orchestra depended on me for that part, and I blew it for everyone."The sky continued to light up, turning orange and pink as the sun came up."Well, it was wrong to make me and your teacher believe you were practicing when you weren't, but I don't think quitting cello is the answer." Dad nodded toward the brightening sky. "The sun rises each morning, ushering in a new day. It gives us fresh light, a new chance. We can learn from yesterday and try again today." He smiled at Quincy. "That's what God's Son, Jesus, does for us too. He died for our sins and rose from the dead to give us everlasting hope."Quincy grinned. "Like a Son rise! Because God's Son rising from the dead means each new day is filled with hope and light."Dad nodded. "Exactly. You learned from your mistake, so trust Him to forgive you and to help you walk in His light." - Kelly Bakshi

"Dad, you've got to let me quit cello," said Quincy. "That was embarrassing.""What happened?" asked Dad. "It seemed like you weren't prepared for this concert.""It was awful! John and Tara were both out sick, so I was the only cello. There was no one to drown out how bad I sounded. I ruined it for the rest of the orchestra. I just want to go home, quit cello, and forget this recital ever happened."Early the next morning, Dad woke Quincy when it was still dark. "Wake up, Quincy. I want to show you something."They hopped in the car and Dad drove to the beach. When they got out, Dad laid out a blanket and told Quincy to watch the sky. It was dark."Now, tell me honestly--what went wrong yesterday?" Dad asked.Quincy sighed. "I haven't been practicing cello. I know I told you I've been practicing after school every day, but that's not true. I just said that so you would sign the practice sheet I have to give my teacher.""I see," said Dad. "No wonder you had such a hard time yesterday."Quincy nodded. "The others sounded great, so I've been playing softly and no one noticed that I wasn't prepared. I thought I could get away with it."The sky started turning yellow."But then, when the other cellists were absent, the entire orchestra depended on me for that part, and I blew it for everyone."The sky continued to light up, turning orange and pink as the sun came up."Well, it was wrong to make me and your teacher believe you were practicing when you weren't, but I don't think quitting cello is the answer." Dad nodded toward the brightening sky. "The sun rises each morning, ushering in a new day. It gives us fresh light, a new chance. We can learn from yesterday and try again today." He smiled at Quincy. "That's what God's Son, Jesus, does for us too. He died for our sins and rose from the dead to give us everlasting hope."Quincy grinned. "Like a Son rise! Because God's Son rising from the dead means each new day is filled with hope and light."Dad nodded. "Exactly. You learned from your mistake, so trust Him to forgive you and to help you walk in His light." - Kelly Bakshi

Son Rise414db060-9bb8-47e9-a081-e9e4f30fb834Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSon Rise"Dad, you've got to let me quit cello," said Quincy. "That was embarrassing.""What happened?" asked Dad. "It seemed like you weren't prepared for this concert.""It was awful! John and Tara were both out sick, so I was the only cello. There was no one to drown out how bad I sounded. I ruined it for the rest of the orchestra. I just want to go home, quit cello, and forget this recital ever happened."Early the next morning, Dad woke Quincy when it was still dark. "Wake up, Quincy. I want to show you something."They hopped in the car and Dad drove to the beach. When they got out, Dad laid out a blanket and told Quincy to watch the sky. It was dark."Now, tell me honestly--what went wrong yesterday?" Dad asked.Quincy sighed. "I haven't been practicing cello. I know I told you I've been practicing after school every day, but that's not true. I just said that so you would sign the practice sheet I have to give my teacher.""I see," said Dad. "No wonder you had such a hard time yesterday."Quincy nodded. "The others sounded great, so I've been playing softly and no one noticed that I wasn't prepared. I thought I could get away with it."The sky started turning yellow."But then, when the other cellists were absent, the entire orchestra depended on me for that part, and I blew it for everyone."The sky continued to light up, turning orange and pink as the sun came up."Well, it was wrong to make me and your teacher believe you were practicing when you weren't, but I don't think quitting cello is the answer." Dad nodded toward the brightening sky. "The sun rises each morning, ushering in a new day. It gives us fresh light, a new chance. We can learn from yesterday and try again today." He smiled at Quincy. "That's what God's Son, Jesus, does for us too. He died for our sins and rose from the dead to give us everlasting hope."Quincy grinned. "Like a Son rise! Because God's Son rising from the dead means each new day is filled with hope and light."Dad nodded. "Exactly. You learned from your mistake, so trust Him to forgive you and to help you walk in His light." - Kelly Bakshi

"Dad, you've got to let me quit cello," said Quincy. "That was embarrassing.""What happened?" asked Dad. "It seemed like you weren't prepared for this concert.""It was awful! John and Tara were both out sick, so I was the only cello. There was no one to drown out how bad I sounded. I ruined it for the rest of the orchestra. I just want to go home, quit cello, and forget this recital ever happened."Early the next morning, Dad woke Quincy when it was still dark. "Wake up, Quincy. I want to show you something."They hopped in the car and Dad drove to the beach. When they got out, Dad laid out a blanket and told Quincy to watch the sky. It was dark."Now, tell me honestly--what went wrong yesterday?" Dad asked.Quincy sighed. "I haven't been practicing cello. I know I told you I've been practicing after school every day, but that's not true. I just said that so you would sign the practice sheet I have to give my teacher.""I see," said Dad. "No wonder you had such a hard time yesterday."Quincy nodded. "The others sounded great, so I've been playing softly and no one noticed that I wasn't prepared. I thought I could get away with it."The sky started turning yellow."But then, when the other cellists were absent, the entire orchestra depended on me for that part, and I blew it for everyone."The sky continued to light up, turning orange and pink as the sun came up."Well, it was wrong to make me and your teacher believe you were practicing when you weren't, but I don't think quitting cello is the answer." Dad nodded toward the brightening sky. "The sun rises each morning, ushering in a new day. It gives us fresh light, a new chance. We can learn from yesterday and try again today." He smiled at Quincy. "That's what God's Son, Jesus, does for us too. He died for our sins and rose from the dead to give us everlasting hope."Quincy grinned. "Like a Son rise! Because God's Son rising from the dead means each new day is filled with hope and light."Dad nodded. "Exactly. You learned from your mistake, so trust Him to forgive you and to help you walk in His light." - Kelly Bakshi

Son Rise161b8e6e-3804-4662-89bd-0a30b70ed269Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The New Commandment We continue our examination of the New Law or Law of the Gospel, specifically the Golden Rule and New Commandment of Jesus. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Commandment requires us to love God as the center of everything we are and everything we have. He also unpacks how the New Commandment is also known as the law of love, grace, and freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1970-1974. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the New Law or Law of the Gospel, specifically the Golden Rule and New Commandment of Jesus. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Commandment requires us to love God as the center of everything we are and everything we have. He also unpacks how the New Commandment is also known as the law of love, grace, and freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1970-1974. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 259: The New Commandment113642d5-7ecd-471c-9dc2-ed4dd234174eSat, 16 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Holy Spirit | Girls Gone BibleHAPPY FRIDAY TO OUR BABIES WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH this is one of our favorite episodes ever as we talk about one of our favorite parts of being a Christian-- The Holy Spirit. today's episode is all about educating ourselves on the precious Holy Spirit. who is He? what does He do? how do we active &amp; experience Him? The Holy Spirit is the 3rd Person in the Holy Trinity (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit). there are so many people who don't know who He is-- and He is SO worth knowing! our Best Friend, our Comforter, our Guide, our Advocate. it's so important to be educated on who The Holy Spirit is as a Christian. we encourage you all to be in constant fellowship with The Holy Spirit. in this episode, we teach you how to do that. it really makes life so much richer when The Holy Spirit is involved in everything you do. we love you! stay tuned on our instagram @girlsgonebible to find out when we're going live to answer your questions. Jesus love you and be with you, now &amp; forever. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

HAPPY FRIDAY TO OUR BABIES WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH this is one of our favorite episodes ever as we talk about one of our favorite parts of being a Christian-- The Holy Spirit. today's episode is all about educating ourselves on the precious Holy Spirit. who is He? what does He do? how do we active &amp; experience Him? The Holy Spirit is the 3rd Person in the Holy Trinity (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit). there are so many people who don't know who He is-- and He is SO worth knowing! our Best Friend, our Comforter, our Guide, our Advocate. it's so important to be educated on who The Holy Spirit is as a Christian. we encourage you all to be in constant fellowship with The Holy Spirit. in this episode, we teach you how to do that. it really makes life so much richer when The Holy Spirit is involved in everything you do. we love you! stay tuned on our instagram @girlsgonebible to find out when we're going live to answer your questions. Jesus love you and be with you, now &amp; forever. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullThe Holy Spirit | Girls Gone Bible7e20bb2a-70cd-4ce2-b34a-a4e7ccb71b73Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:29:16 +00002610https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 127: How To Build Unbreakable Confidence By Making This ONE Promise To Yourself: Chris WilliamsonIn this moment, YouTuber and podcaster Chris Williamson gives his best advice for building confidence. Chris believes that the most important step for achieving confidence is to lead with action. Acting first is more important than starting with positive thinking, as this positivity can easily be crushed by negativity. To being on the road to confidence, you should start with an incredibly small step and easy promises that you will never break. Chris says that little by little these small steps will compound until you have undeniable proof of past actions that you can feel truly proud and confident for achieving.  Listen to the full episode here -https://g2ul0.app.link/TIVYc9ZjNu Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Chris: https://chriswillx.com https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisWillx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, YouTuber and podcaster Chris Williamson gives his best advice for building confidence. Chris believes that the most important step for achieving confidence is to lead with action. Acting first is more important than starting with positive thinking, as this positivity can easily be crushed by negativity. To being on the road to confidence, you should start with an incredibly small step and easy promises that you will never break. Chris says that little by little these small steps will compound until you have undeniable proof of past actions that you can feel truly proud and confident for achieving.  Listen to the full episode here -https://g2ul0.app.link/TIVYc9ZjNu Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Chris: https://chriswillx.com https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisWillx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 127: How To Build Unbreakable Confidence By Making This ONE Promise To Yourself: Chris Williamson1d345ed6-198e-406b-913d-97f73e7010d6Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000706https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2023)69dcea5a-a70d-4179-9df4-ee47a5525df6Fri, 15 Sep 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2023)59f0a701-d62e-4509-ac19-ae6ee8e97305Fri, 15 Sep 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2023)668370ef-7ce0-4991-a3de-a60f26d63923Fri, 15 Sep 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2023)32c5ce40-bba5-41ed-b8b1-07a87e39b686Fri, 15 Sep 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 202351fa3706-e428-4f39-8aa5-b105d1b2d142Fri, 15 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023b1086ac5-ee20-4c06-9a39-6bd8eaad0004Fri, 15 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 202309be4d6a-6969-4b44-bb02-e40dacae700aFri, 15 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 20231d99132d-784f-4dcd-8e04-322374c9edb0Fri, 15 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The New Law Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the New Law or the Law of the Gospel. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Law “fulfills, refines, surpasses, and leads the Old Law to its perfection.” He also explains how the New Law of Christ that is expressed through the Sermon on the Mount is perfected by the grace of the Holy Spirit and works through charity and the Sacraments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1965-1969. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the New Law or the Law of the Gospel. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Law “fulfills, refines, surpasses, and leads the Old Law to its perfection.” He also explains how the New Law of Christ that is expressed through the Sermon on the Mount is perfected by the grace of the Holy Spirit and works through charity and the Sacraments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1965-1969. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 258: The New Law0ebe2a3b-2e63-44aa-b769-198974f711a6Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPlugging In"Mom, my aquarium light is broken." Natalie tapped the top of her fish tank. "I guess my new guppy is going to be stuck in the dark."Mom set her coffee cup on the counter. "But that tank is brand new. It can't be broken.""It just won't turn on." Natalie clicked the light switch attached to the aquarium cord."Let me see." Mom checked under the aquarium. "It's plugged into the wall.""Maybe the light bulb burned out." Natalie shrugged.Mom shook her head. "It's an LED light. They're supposed to last a long time. When was the last time it worked?""Last night." Natalie clicked the cord switch again. "See. It doesn't work.""Wait a minute." Mom grinned. "The cord is plugged into the wall, but is it plugged into the aquarium?""Um…no!" Natalie found the plug had detached from the light. "It must have wiggled loose when I fed Shimmer his dinner.""Plug it in and try again," said Mom.The light clicked on, and Shimmer swished across the fish tank, expecting to be fed."That's it!" Natalie laughed. "It wasn't plugged in.""You know, people need to be plugged in too.""What do you mean, Mom?""A life without Jesus is a life spent in the dark. But when we turn to Him for forgiveness of our sins and trust Him as our Savior, it's like a light turns on in our mind and heart. We finally know who God is, and we become connected to Him.""Just like clicking on a light switch?""That's right, Natalie. But we need to be plugged in, or we'll be stuck in the dark.""How?""When we trust in Jesus, He gives us the Holy Spirit, who lives in us as proof that we belong to God. He connects us to Jesus and shines His light in our lives." Mom placed a hand on Natalie's shoulder. "Would you like to trust in Jesus, Natalie? I can pray with you if you want."Natalie watched Shimmer glide by in his tank and nodded. "Sure, Mom. I don't want to live in the dark." -Chanda Griese

"Mom, my aquarium light is broken." Natalie tapped the top of her fish tank. "I guess my new guppy is going to be stuck in the dark."Mom set her coffee cup on the counter. "But that tank is brand new. It can't be broken.""It just won't turn on." Natalie clicked the light switch attached to the aquarium cord."Let me see." Mom checked under the aquarium. "It's plugged into the wall.""Maybe the light bulb burned out." Natalie shrugged.Mom shook her head. "It's an LED light. They're supposed to last a long time. When was the last time it worked?""Last night." Natalie clicked the cord switch again. "See. It doesn't work.""Wait a minute." Mom grinned. "The cord is plugged into the wall, but is it plugged into the aquarium?""Um…no!" Natalie found the plug had detached from the light. "It must have wiggled loose when I fed Shimmer his dinner.""Plug it in and try again," said Mom.The light clicked on, and Shimmer swished across the fish tank, expecting to be fed."That's it!" Natalie laughed. "It wasn't plugged in.""You know, people need to be plugged in too.""What do you mean, Mom?""A life without Jesus is a life spent in the dark. But when we turn to Him for forgiveness of our sins and trust Him as our Savior, it's like a light turns on in our mind and heart. We finally know who God is, and we become connected to Him.""Just like clicking on a light switch?""That's right, Natalie. But we need to be plugged in, or we'll be stuck in the dark.""How?""When we trust in Jesus, He gives us the Holy Spirit, who lives in us as proof that we belong to God. He connects us to Jesus and shines His light in our lives." Mom placed a hand on Natalie's shoulder. "Would you like to trust in Jesus, Natalie? I can pray with you if you want."Natalie watched Shimmer glide by in his tank and nodded. "Sure, Mom. I don't want to live in the dark." -Chanda Griese

Plugging In7ff85ea0-87a0-40b3-90c5-27e614491378Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPlugging In"Mom, my aquarium light is broken." Natalie tapped the top of her fish tank. "I guess my new guppy is going to be stuck in the dark."Mom set her coffee cup on the counter. "But that tank is brand new. It can't be broken.""It just won't turn on." Natalie clicked the light switch attached to the aquarium cord."Let me see." Mom checked under the aquarium. "It's plugged into the wall.""Maybe the light bulb burned out." Natalie shrugged.Mom shook her head. "It's an LED light. They're supposed to last a long time. When was the last time it worked?""Last night." Natalie clicked the cord switch again. "See. It doesn't work.""Wait a minute." Mom grinned. "The cord is plugged into the wall, but is it plugged into the aquarium?""Um…no!" Natalie found the plug had detached from the light. "It must have wiggled loose when I fed Shimmer his dinner.""Plug it in and try again," said Mom.The light clicked on, and Shimmer swished across the fish tank, expecting to be fed."That's it!" Natalie laughed. "It wasn't plugged in.""You know, people need to be plugged in too.""What do you mean, Mom?""A life without Jesus is a life spent in the dark. But when we turn to Him for forgiveness of our sins and trust Him as our Savior, it's like a light turns on in our mind and heart. We finally know who God is, and we become connected to Him.""Just like clicking on a light switch?""That's right, Natalie. But we need to be plugged in, or we'll be stuck in the dark.""How?""When we trust in Jesus, He gives us the Holy Spirit, who lives in us as proof that we belong to God. He connects us to Jesus and shines His light in our lives." Mom placed a hand on Natalie's shoulder. "Would you like to trust in Jesus, Natalie? I can pray with you if you want."Natalie watched Shimmer glide by in his tank and nodded. "Sure, Mom. I don't want to live in the dark." -Chanda Griese

"Mom, my aquarium light is broken." Natalie tapped the top of her fish tank. "I guess my new guppy is going to be stuck in the dark."Mom set her coffee cup on the counter. "But that tank is brand new. It can't be broken.""It just won't turn on." Natalie clicked the light switch attached to the aquarium cord."Let me see." Mom checked under the aquarium. "It's plugged into the wall.""Maybe the light bulb burned out." Natalie shrugged.Mom shook her head. "It's an LED light. They're supposed to last a long time. When was the last time it worked?""Last night." Natalie clicked the cord switch again. "See. It doesn't work.""Wait a minute." Mom grinned. "The cord is plugged into the wall, but is it plugged into the aquarium?""Um…no!" Natalie found the plug had detached from the light. "It must have wiggled loose when I fed Shimmer his dinner.""Plug it in and try again," said Mom.The light clicked on, and Shimmer swished across the fish tank, expecting to be fed."That's it!" Natalie laughed. "It wasn't plugged in.""You know, people need to be plugged in too.""What do you mean, Mom?""A life without Jesus is a life spent in the dark. But when we turn to Him for forgiveness of our sins and trust Him as our Savior, it's like a light turns on in our mind and heart. We finally know who God is, and we become connected to Him.""Just like clicking on a light switch?""That's right, Natalie. But we need to be plugged in, or we'll be stuck in the dark.""How?""When we trust in Jesus, He gives us the Holy Spirit, who lives in us as proof that we belong to God. He connects us to Jesus and shines His light in our lives." Mom placed a hand on Natalie's shoulder. "Would you like to trust in Jesus, Natalie? I can pray with you if you want."Natalie watched Shimmer glide by in his tank and nodded. "Sure, Mom. I don't want to live in the dark." -Chanda Griese

Plugging In74a6b464-4146-4635-83e9-4672d9ddb788Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The New Law Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the New Law or the Law of the Gospel. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Law “fulfills, refines, surpasses, and leads the Old Law to its perfection.” He also explains how the New Law of Christ that is expressed through the Sermon on the Mount is perfected by the grace of the Holy Spirit and works through charity and the Sacraments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1965-1969. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the New Law or the Law of the Gospel. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Law “fulfills, refines, surpasses, and leads the Old Law to its perfection.” He also explains how the New Law of Christ that is expressed through the Sermon on the Mount is perfected by the grace of the Holy Spirit and works through charity and the Sacraments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1965-1969. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 258: The New Law89270e78-8f1c-4a45-a338-a90fec934eacFri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Christian Response to Grief Grief is a human emotion and and affects each of us at one time or another. The Catholic Church in all her wisdom offers us this beautiful prayer in the rite of Christian burial: &quot;Indeed for your faithful, Lord, life is changed not ended, and, when this earthly dwelling turns to dust, an eternal dwelling is made ready for them in heaven.” Continuing on the theme of death and grief, today, Fr. Mike offers a word of hope and encouragement to anyone who is grieving. Our grief as Christians should look different. We are called to grieve not like the rest. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Grief is a human emotion and and affects each of us at one time or another. The Catholic Church in all her wisdom offers us this beautiful prayer in the rite of Christian burial: &quot;Indeed for your faithful, Lord, life is changed not ended, and, when this earthly dwelling turns to dust, an eternal dwelling is made ready for them in heaven.” Continuing on the theme of death and grief, today, Fr. Mike offers a word of hope and encouragement to anyone who is grieving. Our grief as Christians should look different. We are called to grieve not like the rest. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Christian Response to Grief8f5a4d73-82b0-4bd2-befa-677cd4efc0bcThu, 14 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Christian Response to Grief Grief is a human emotion and and affects each of us at one time or another. The Catholic Church in all her wisdom offers us this beautiful prayer in the rite of Christian burial: &quot;Indeed for your faithful, Lord, life is changed not ended, and, when this earthly dwelling turns to dust, an eternal dwelling is made ready for them in heaven.” Continuing on the theme of death and grief, today, Fr. Mike offers a word of hope and encouragement to anyone who is grieving. Our grief as Christians should look different. We are called to grieve not like the rest. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Grief is a human emotion and and affects each of us at one time or another. The Catholic Church in all her wisdom offers us this beautiful prayer in the rite of Christian burial: &quot;Indeed for your faithful, Lord, life is changed not ended, and, when this earthly dwelling turns to dust, an eternal dwelling is made ready for them in heaven.” Continuing on the theme of death and grief, today, Fr. Mike offers a word of hope and encouragement to anyone who is grieving. Our grief as Christians should look different. We are called to grieve not like the rest. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Christian Response to Griefca29649c-cfe6-40c1-9bde-9aaea1e2ba23Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Real Reason Christianity is DyingTo solve any problem, we must first understand the situation and the more we can discern the causes, the more effectively we can identify a solution. Today's guest has raised and spent 20 million dollars seeking to know the cause for the decline of Christianity, specifically church attendance and open affiliation, in the West. Once discovered, he created a program that in only 3 years, across the entire city of Jacksonville, FL drove the divorce rate down by 24%. In addition, the city saw an increase of marital health, family stability, and church engagement. I am joined by J.P. De Gance to learn all about this study, his findings, and the changes that can occur with the work he is doing. We give a clear call to action to all listeners about what they can do to be a part of the solution. You can start today and the simple tools to begin are provided. Communio - https://communio.org Full Study - https://communio.org/study 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To solve any problem, we must first understand the situation and the more we can discern the causes, the more effectively we can identify a solution. Today's guest has raised and spent 20 million dollars seeking to know the cause for the decline of Christianity, specifically church attendance and open affiliation, in the West. Once discovered, he created a program that in only 3 years, across the entire city of Jacksonville, FL drove the divorce rate down by 24%. In addition, the city saw an increase of marital health, family stability, and church engagement. I am joined by J.P. De Gance to learn all about this study, his findings, and the changes that can occur with the work he is doing. We give a clear call to action to all listeners about what they can do to be a part of the solution. You can start today and the simple tools to begin are provided. Communio - https://communio.org Full Study - https://communio.org/study 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Real Reason Christianity is Dying0a7752bf-f148-400b-bbcd-bc88970d9d5fThu, 14 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +00003848https://216.73.216.191/allTags#832 - Psalms 92 – For the SabbathThis episode is part 70 in a study of the book of Psalms. This episode has a song for the sabbath. What does one do on the Sabbath? Praise God. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-92-for-the-sabbath-episode-832/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 70 in a study of the book of Psalms. This episode has a song for the sabbath. What does one do on the Sabbath? Praise God. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-92-for-the-sabbath-episode-832/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#832 - Psalms 92 – For the Sabbath0e5bfd68-ab63-47ae-879e-9b6eb0758807Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000642https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAshley Walters (Top Boy): "Me & Kano Didn't Have The Greatest Time!". The Unheard TRUTH About Top Boy, Career Rejection & Personal Grief!In this new episode Steven sits down with rapper and actor, Ashley Walters. From Asher D to Top Boy, prison to fame, Ashley Walters refuses to be told what he can or can’t do. Ashley first gained popular attention in 2001 as Asher D, a member of British Rap Group, ‘So Solid Crew’. Acting in TV shows since he was 10 years old, in 2004 Ashley broke into film with, ‘Bullet Boy’, for which he was named Best Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards. This led to roles in major Hollywood blockbusters such as ‘Get Rich Or Die Tryin’. In 2011, Ashley starred as Dushane in the massively popular TV show, ‘Top Boy’.  In this conversation Ashley and Steven discuss topics, such as: Attending therapy  His relationship with his father  His anger with the world as a teenager His father’s time in prison  Looking for father figures and role models Joining So Solid Crew for belonging  Being a people pleaser and not feeling good enough His last encounter with his father  The lessons he learned from his dying father  Not grieving for his father  Being a perfectionist  Obsessing over the fact that he was going to die young His experience of prison  Being constantly motivated Having a strict upbringing  They key to his talent  Wanting to escape being himself  Being naturally shy  Using acting as a way to escape trauma  The tough life of acting  Turning adversity into motivation Moving into being a director Always needing the next challenge in his life His depression during the Coronavirus pandemic  The importance of forgiveness  His relationship with his wife  Struggling with opening up with his emotions Fatherhood Not having the greatest relationship with some of his children Top Boy How the script for Top Boy got Ashley hooked Why Channel 4 didn’t make a third season of Top Boy Why Top Boy became the success it did  How he will push himself for an acting role  Filming the last season of Top Boy His future Top Boy opening the door for black British culture worldwide Follow Ashley: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RfAyI9 Twitter: https://bit.ly/48f3PZt Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with rapper and actor, Ashley Walters. From Asher D to Top Boy, prison to fame, Ashley Walters refuses to be told what he can or can’t do. Ashley first gained popular attention in 2001 as Asher D, a member of British Rap Group, ‘So Solid Crew’. Acting in TV shows since he was 10 years old, in 2004 Ashley broke into film with, ‘Bullet Boy’, for which he was named Best Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards. This led to roles in major Hollywood blockbusters such as ‘Get Rich Or Die Tryin’. In 2011, Ashley starred as Dushane in the massively popular TV show, ‘Top Boy’.  In this conversation Ashley and Steven discuss topics, such as: Attending therapy  His relationship with his father  His anger with the world as a teenager His father’s time in prison  Looking for father figures and role models Joining So Solid Crew for belonging  Being a people pleaser and not feeling good enough His last encounter with his father  The lessons he learned from his dying father  Not grieving for his father  Being a perfectionist  Obsessing over the fact that he was going to die young His experience of prison  Being constantly motivated Having a strict upbringing  They key to his talent  Wanting to escape being himself  Being naturally shy  Using acting as a way to escape trauma  The tough life of acting  Turning adversity into motivation Moving into being a director Always needing the next challenge in his life His depression during the Coronavirus pandemic  The importance of forgiveness  His relationship with his wife  Struggling with opening up with his emotions Fatherhood Not having the greatest relationship with some of his children Top Boy How the script for Top Boy got Ashley hooked Why Channel 4 didn’t make a third season of Top Boy Why Top Boy became the success it did  How he will push himself for an acting role  Filming the last season of Top Boy His future Top Boy opening the door for black British culture worldwide Follow Ashley: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RfAyI9 Twitter: https://bit.ly/48f3PZt Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAshley Walters (Top Boy): "Me & Kano Didn't Have The Greatest Time!". The Unheard TRUTH About Top Boy, Career Rejection & Personal Grief!02d9fe8d-d813-4894-afb0-754f4efcc6eaThu, 14 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +00006204https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: Choose to Love (2023) Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 257: Choose to Love (2023)28c7efc5-688a-4e83-bb23-6d202a3a23dfThu, 14 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: Choose to Love (2023) Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 257: Choose to Love (2023)9a6c3348-6da0-48b7-a31e-f850ee83b999Thu, 14 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: Choose to Love (2023) Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 257: Choose to Love (2023)30d0a20c-681d-47e4-81e1-56cecec6beb4Thu, 14 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: Choose to Love (2023) Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 257: Choose to Love (2023)e5af7e6e-6040-4df9-b0ee-d9cef364ddd1Thu, 14 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: The Old Law We continue the section on moral law, specifically focusing on the Old Law. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Old Law is the first stage of Revealed Law. He also unpacks how the Old Law acts as preparation for the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1961-1964. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue the section on moral law, specifically focusing on the Old Law. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Old Law is the first stage of Revealed Law. He also unpacks how the Old Law acts as preparation for the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1961-1964. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 257: The Old Lawa54cadfc-bbf6-4a25-b7d0-135e7886a9e4Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShelter in the StormDark clouds covered the sky, and thunder boomed in the distance. "Look at Henny-Penny, Mom." Josie pointed to the chicken near a little coop by the barn. "She's clucking for her chicks. I guess she wants to protect them from the storm." The mother hen stood in the doorway of the coop, clucking loudly, and the chicks ran to her from all directions. Josie watched as Henny-Penny led her chicks into the coop and settled down, covering them with her wings. A heavy gust of wind and a spattering of rain sent Josie and her mother scurrying into the house."There's a tornado warning for our area," Dad told them. "I just got a notification on my phone. Let's go to the basement."Even in the basement, Josie and her family could hear the storm increasing in fury. The wind raged and howled, thunder roared, and lightning flashed again and again. Josie moved close to her dad, and he put a strong arm around her, hugging her close to his side.At last the storm passed, and they all hurried upstairs, thankful the house was still intact. Josie went out to see if Henny-Penny and her chicks were all right. "They're fine," she reported a little later. She gave her father a hug. "I was really scared, Dad, but I felt safer with your arm around me. I guess I felt like the chicks, safe under their mother's wings.""Henny-Penny sheltered her chicks, Dad sheltered you--and God shelters all His children," said Mom."That's right," Dad said. "You'll go through many kinds of storms in life, Josie. There will be times when things get tough and scary, and I may not always be there to put my arm around you. But just remember what the Bible says about your heavenly Father. Psalm 91 says, 'He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge.'""God has feathers and wings?" asked Josie.Dad smiled. "God wants us to know that He's always there to watch over us in life's storms, so He gives an example He knows you and I can understand. We don't have to be afraid when bad things happen because Jesus has saved us and given us eternal life. No matter what storms we face in life, God is with us." -Mary Rose Pearson

Dark clouds covered the sky, and thunder boomed in the distance. "Look at Henny-Penny, Mom." Josie pointed to the chicken near a little coop by the barn. "She's clucking for her chicks. I guess she wants to protect them from the storm." The mother hen stood in the doorway of the coop, clucking loudly, and the chicks ran to her from all directions. Josie watched as Henny-Penny led her chicks into the coop and settled down, covering them with her wings. A heavy gust of wind and a spattering of rain sent Josie and her mother scurrying into the house."There's a tornado warning for our area," Dad told them. "I just got a notification on my phone. Let's go to the basement."Even in the basement, Josie and her family could hear the storm increasing in fury. The wind raged and howled, thunder roared, and lightning flashed again and again. Josie moved close to her dad, and he put a strong arm around her, hugging her close to his side.At last the storm passed, and they all hurried upstairs, thankful the house was still intact. Josie went out to see if Henny-Penny and her chicks were all right. "They're fine," she reported a little later. She gave her father a hug. "I was really scared, Dad, but I felt safer with your arm around me. I guess I felt like the chicks, safe under their mother's wings.""Henny-Penny sheltered her chicks, Dad sheltered you--and God shelters all His children," said Mom."That's right," Dad said. "You'll go through many kinds of storms in life, Josie. There will be times when things get tough and scary, and I may not always be there to put my arm around you. But just remember what the Bible says about your heavenly Father. Psalm 91 says, 'He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge.'""God has feathers and wings?" asked Josie.Dad smiled. "God wants us to know that He's always there to watch over us in life's storms, so He gives an example He knows you and I can understand. We don't have to be afraid when bad things happen because Jesus has saved us and given us eternal life. No matter what storms we face in life, God is with us." -Mary Rose Pearson

Shelter in the Storm3b0f52a8-f860-4f62-97bf-eaaa27c5577dThu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShelter in the StormDark clouds covered the sky, and thunder boomed in the distance. "Look at Henny-Penny, Mom." Josie pointed to the chicken near a little coop by the barn. "She's clucking for her chicks. I guess she wants to protect them from the storm." The mother hen stood in the doorway of the coop, clucking loudly, and the chicks ran to her from all directions. Josie watched as Henny-Penny led her chicks into the coop and settled down, covering them with her wings. A heavy gust of wind and a spattering of rain sent Josie and her mother scurrying into the house."There's a tornado warning for our area," Dad told them. "I just got a notification on my phone. Let's go to the basement."Even in the basement, Josie and her family could hear the storm increasing in fury. The wind raged and howled, thunder roared, and lightning flashed again and again. Josie moved close to her dad, and he put a strong arm around her, hugging her close to his side.At last the storm passed, and they all hurried upstairs, thankful the house was still intact. Josie went out to see if Henny-Penny and her chicks were all right. "They're fine," she reported a little later. She gave her father a hug. "I was really scared, Dad, but I felt safer with your arm around me. I guess I felt like the chicks, safe under their mother's wings.""Henny-Penny sheltered her chicks, Dad sheltered you--and God shelters all His children," said Mom."That's right," Dad said. "You'll go through many kinds of storms in life, Josie. There will be times when things get tough and scary, and I may not always be there to put my arm around you. But just remember what the Bible says about your heavenly Father. Psalm 91 says, 'He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge.'""God has feathers and wings?" asked Josie.Dad smiled. "God wants us to know that He's always there to watch over us in life's storms, so He gives an example He knows you and I can understand. We don't have to be afraid when bad things happen because Jesus has saved us and given us eternal life. No matter what storms we face in life, God is with us." -Mary Rose Pearson

Dark clouds covered the sky, and thunder boomed in the distance. "Look at Henny-Penny, Mom." Josie pointed to the chicken near a little coop by the barn. "She's clucking for her chicks. I guess she wants to protect them from the storm." The mother hen stood in the doorway of the coop, clucking loudly, and the chicks ran to her from all directions. Josie watched as Henny-Penny led her chicks into the coop and settled down, covering them with her wings. A heavy gust of wind and a spattering of rain sent Josie and her mother scurrying into the house."There's a tornado warning for our area," Dad told them. "I just got a notification on my phone. Let's go to the basement."Even in the basement, Josie and her family could hear the storm increasing in fury. The wind raged and howled, thunder roared, and lightning flashed again and again. Josie moved close to her dad, and he put a strong arm around her, hugging her close to his side.At last the storm passed, and they all hurried upstairs, thankful the house was still intact. Josie went out to see if Henny-Penny and her chicks were all right. "They're fine," she reported a little later. She gave her father a hug. "I was really scared, Dad, but I felt safer with your arm around me. I guess I felt like the chicks, safe under their mother's wings.""Henny-Penny sheltered her chicks, Dad sheltered you--and God shelters all His children," said Mom."That's right," Dad said. "You'll go through many kinds of storms in life, Josie. There will be times when things get tough and scary, and I may not always be there to put my arm around you. But just remember what the Bible says about your heavenly Father. Psalm 91 says, 'He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge.'""God has feathers and wings?" asked Josie.Dad smiled. "God wants us to know that He's always there to watch over us in life's storms, so He gives an example He knows you and I can understand. We don't have to be afraid when bad things happen because Jesus has saved us and given us eternal life. No matter what storms we face in life, God is with us." -Mary Rose Pearson

Shelter in the Storm24b69e7e-5718-4ef4-9daa-613bd26d212bThu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: The Old Law We continue the section on moral law, specifically focusing on the Old Law. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Old Law is the first stage of Revealed Law. He also unpacks how the Old Law acts as preparation for the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1961-1964. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue the section on moral law, specifically focusing on the Old Law. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Old Law is the first stage of Revealed Law. He also unpacks how the Old Law acts as preparation for the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1961-1964. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 257: The Old Law3fde2fad-e554-432f-86df-5f2e18829154Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#503 The Gospel of Thomas - Tim StaplesWhat is the Gospel of Thomas? Is there just one such gospel? What can it teach us about Jesus? Tim Staples joins us. &nbsp; Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living understanding and Defending Your Catholic Faith. One of the most popular conversations we&#8217;ve ever had here if the internet is to be believed, and I think in this case it is. One of the most popular conversations we&#8217;ve ever had here at Catholic Answers was a conversation with Tim Staples about the Book of Enoch. So we thought, well, let&#8217;s go back to Tim and ask him about othe…

What is the Gospel of Thomas? Is there just one such gospel? What can it teach us about Jesus? Tim Staples joins us. &nbsp; Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living understanding and Defending Your Catholic Faith. One of the most popular conversations we&#8217;ve ever had here if the internet is to be believed, and I think in this case it is. One of the most popular conversations we&#8217;ve ever had here at Catholic Answers was a conversation with Tim Staples about the Book of Enoch. So we thought, well, let&#8217;s go back to Tim and ask him about othe…

#503 The Gospel of Thomas - Tim Staples7fbc2a89-c8cd-4a1e-8d9b-9e23c9632616Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#298: God is in the Whisper: Elijah part 71Kings 19:9-18 &amp; James 4:8  On today&#39;s episode we find Elijah hiding in the cave. Instead of hearing God fuss at Elijah, we hear him as a gentle, loving father asking Elijah what he is doing there. Wind blows, the earth quakes, and fire burns; we see God&#39;s mighty power on display but even in that, he is still found in the whisper. God is close enough that Elijah can hear his whisper. I hope you are enjoying the Elijah series! To check out the bonus content that follows the episodes go here: patreon.com/Kidsbiblestories To learn more about the podcast or connect, go here: https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1Kings 19:9-18 &amp; James 4:8  On today&#39;s episode we find Elijah hiding in the cave. Instead of hearing God fuss at Elijah, we hear him as a gentle, loving father asking Elijah what he is doing there. Wind blows, the earth quakes, and fire burns; we see God&#39;s mighty power on display but even in that, he is still found in the whisper. God is close enough that Elijah can hear his whisper. I hope you are enjoying the Elijah series! To check out the bonus content that follows the episodes go here: patreon.com/Kidsbiblestories To learn more about the podcast or connect, go here: https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#298: God is in the Whisper: Elijah part 7ad744347-1e98-40ee-8e1c-e58515f9eac8Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000770https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: Hard Seasons (2023) Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 256: Hard Seasons (2023)4b5811ce-63fc-484e-8853-0f6255ff669dWed, 13 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: Hard Seasons (2023) Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 256: Hard Seasons (2023)2014839b-9122-4c12-87fb-3acd8dd73337Wed, 13 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: Hard Seasons (2023) Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 256: Hard Seasons (2023)6469641c-b8d0-4725-81ee-3396ec63853fWed, 13 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: Hard Seasons (2023) Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 256: Hard Seasons (2023)a5ed71e3-a3c1-435b-96e2-5f1e308a6bebWed, 13 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: The Natural Moral Law Together, we begin the section on moral law, starting with natural moral law. Fr. Mike begins by emphasizing that we need both the law that guides us and God’s grace that sustains us in order to live out our call to beatitude. He also unpacks how natural moral law is written in the soul of each and every man to help him discern between good and evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1949-1960. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we begin the section on moral law, starting with natural moral law. Fr. Mike begins by emphasizing that we need both the law that guides us and God’s grace that sustains us in order to live out our call to beatitude. He also unpacks how natural moral law is written in the soul of each and every man to help him discern between good and evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1949-1960. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 256: The Natural Moral Law66105078-acf0-4d1c-922a-c2171a9fc817Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Dirty Diaper"Ew, Dad, that stinks!" Kallie held her nose dramatically. Dad placed her baby brother on the changing table and unzipped his jammies. "Cash just needs a diaper change, that's all." He smiled down at the baby who wriggled on the mat. "Let's get you cleaned up, buddy."Kallie looked on as Dad worked on cleaning up the baby. She scrunched her nose and frowned. "I don't know how you can do that every day," she said. "Don't you and mom ever get tired of changing his diaper?"Dad chuckled. "Well, Kallie, I won't lie to you, I didn't always have a very good attitude about changing diapers. When you were a baby, I may have even grumbled a few times.""Was I as stinky as Cash?" Kallie asked."Maybe even stinkier!" Dad teased. "Why don't you still have a bad attitude?" Kallie asked.Dad fastened the new diaper onto his son and zipped up the jammies. "It wasn't anything I did," he said. "But over time, as I changed more and more diapers, the Lord reminded me of something." Dad picked up Cash and gave him a kiss on his chubby cheek. "He helped me realize that He does something similar for me."Kallie raised her eyebrows, confused about what Dad could mean."Cash isn't able to keep himself clean," Dad said. "He's just a baby! He needs someone to wash all the icky stuff off his skin and put him in a fresh diaper. That's sort of how it is with me. The Lord helped me realize that just like a baby needs someone to clean them, I needed Jesus to clean me of my sin. It's not something I can do on my own. Jesus washed me clean and made me a new person when I trusted in Him, and He continues to show me His grace and forgiveness each day.""And so you don't mind changing diapers now because doing it reminds you of Jesus?""That's right. It's always an opportunity for me to remember how much my Father in heaven loves me, and how His mercy and grace cleanse me from all my sin."-Emily Tenter

"Ew, Dad, that stinks!" Kallie held her nose dramatically. Dad placed her baby brother on the changing table and unzipped his jammies. "Cash just needs a diaper change, that's all." He smiled down at the baby who wriggled on the mat. "Let's get you cleaned up, buddy."Kallie looked on as Dad worked on cleaning up the baby. She scrunched her nose and frowned. "I don't know how you can do that every day," she said. "Don't you and mom ever get tired of changing his diaper?"Dad chuckled. "Well, Kallie, I won't lie to you, I didn't always have a very good attitude about changing diapers. When you were a baby, I may have even grumbled a few times.""Was I as stinky as Cash?" Kallie asked."Maybe even stinkier!" Dad teased. "Why don't you still have a bad attitude?" Kallie asked.Dad fastened the new diaper onto his son and zipped up the jammies. "It wasn't anything I did," he said. "But over time, as I changed more and more diapers, the Lord reminded me of something." Dad picked up Cash and gave him a kiss on his chubby cheek. "He helped me realize that He does something similar for me."Kallie raised her eyebrows, confused about what Dad could mean."Cash isn't able to keep himself clean," Dad said. "He's just a baby! He needs someone to wash all the icky stuff off his skin and put him in a fresh diaper. That's sort of how it is with me. The Lord helped me realize that just like a baby needs someone to clean them, I needed Jesus to clean me of my sin. It's not something I can do on my own. Jesus washed me clean and made me a new person when I trusted in Him, and He continues to show me His grace and forgiveness each day.""And so you don't mind changing diapers now because doing it reminds you of Jesus?""That's right. It's always an opportunity for me to remember how much my Father in heaven loves me, and how His mercy and grace cleanse me from all my sin."-Emily Tenter

The Dirty Diaper1b5ac0fd-6ab3-410f-b123-5bb81961a33bWed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Dirty Diaper"Ew, Dad, that stinks!" Kallie held her nose dramatically. Dad placed her baby brother on the changing table and unzipped his jammies. "Cash just needs a diaper change, that's all." He smiled down at the baby who wriggled on the mat. "Let's get you cleaned up, buddy."Kallie looked on as Dad worked on cleaning up the baby. She scrunched her nose and frowned. "I don't know how you can do that every day," she said. "Don't you and mom ever get tired of changing his diaper?"Dad chuckled. "Well, Kallie, I won't lie to you, I didn't always have a very good attitude about changing diapers. When you were a baby, I may have even grumbled a few times.""Was I as stinky as Cash?" Kallie asked."Maybe even stinkier!" Dad teased. "Why don't you still have a bad attitude?" Kallie asked.Dad fastened the new diaper onto his son and zipped up the jammies. "It wasn't anything I did," he said. "But over time, as I changed more and more diapers, the Lord reminded me of something." Dad picked up Cash and gave him a kiss on his chubby cheek. "He helped me realize that He does something similar for me."Kallie raised her eyebrows, confused about what Dad could mean."Cash isn't able to keep himself clean," Dad said. "He's just a baby! He needs someone to wash all the icky stuff off his skin and put him in a fresh diaper. That's sort of how it is with me. The Lord helped me realize that just like a baby needs someone to clean them, I needed Jesus to clean me of my sin. It's not something I can do on my own. Jesus washed me clean and made me a new person when I trusted in Him, and He continues to show me His grace and forgiveness each day.""And so you don't mind changing diapers now because doing it reminds you of Jesus?""That's right. It's always an opportunity for me to remember how much my Father in heaven loves me, and how His mercy and grace cleanse me from all my sin."-Emily Tenter

"Ew, Dad, that stinks!" Kallie held her nose dramatically. Dad placed her baby brother on the changing table and unzipped his jammies. "Cash just needs a diaper change, that's all." He smiled down at the baby who wriggled on the mat. "Let's get you cleaned up, buddy."Kallie looked on as Dad worked on cleaning up the baby. She scrunched her nose and frowned. "I don't know how you can do that every day," she said. "Don't you and mom ever get tired of changing his diaper?"Dad chuckled. "Well, Kallie, I won't lie to you, I didn't always have a very good attitude about changing diapers. When you were a baby, I may have even grumbled a few times.""Was I as stinky as Cash?" Kallie asked."Maybe even stinkier!" Dad teased. "Why don't you still have a bad attitude?" Kallie asked.Dad fastened the new diaper onto his son and zipped up the jammies. "It wasn't anything I did," he said. "But over time, as I changed more and more diapers, the Lord reminded me of something." Dad picked up Cash and gave him a kiss on his chubby cheek. "He helped me realize that He does something similar for me."Kallie raised her eyebrows, confused about what Dad could mean."Cash isn't able to keep himself clean," Dad said. "He's just a baby! He needs someone to wash all the icky stuff off his skin and put him in a fresh diaper. That's sort of how it is with me. The Lord helped me realize that just like a baby needs someone to clean them, I needed Jesus to clean me of my sin. It's not something I can do on my own. Jesus washed me clean and made me a new person when I trusted in Him, and He continues to show me His grace and forgiveness each day.""And so you don't mind changing diapers now because doing it reminds you of Jesus?""That's right. It's always an opportunity for me to remember how much my Father in heaven loves me, and how His mercy and grace cleanse me from all my sin."-Emily Tenter

The Dirty Diaper6803dd89-c281-4f5f-abf9-b76dd4c68bf8Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: The Natural Moral Law Together, we begin the section on moral law, starting with natural moral law. Fr. Mike begins by emphasizing that we need both the law that guides us and God’s grace that sustains us in order to live out our call to beatitude. He also unpacks how natural moral law is written in the soul of each and every man to help him discern between good and evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1949-1960. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we begin the section on moral law, starting with natural moral law. Fr. Mike begins by emphasizing that we need both the law that guides us and God’s grace that sustains us in order to live out our call to beatitude. He also unpacks how natural moral law is written in the soul of each and every man to help him discern between good and evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1949-1960. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 256: The Natural Moral Lawa3d126ba-577b-4530-9573-3fded2ff762bWed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: God Is Good (2023) Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 255: God Is Good (2023)53f5ef0e-d437-4cd4-98d4-7d64f64e2b7eTue, 12 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: God Is Good (2023) Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 255: God Is Good (2023)2053ad5e-5e67-46ae-ad06-b27b479d961aTue, 12 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: God Is Good (2023) Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 255: God Is Good (2023)ef8c88a8-7bfd-4c06-8998-f6920e0580e3Tue, 12 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: God Is Good (2023) Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 255: God Is Good (2023)3a740c48-ccdd-4161-8eb8-942a6fd4cc56Tue, 12 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: Human Solidarity Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion of the article on Social Justice. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although we have a right to private property, we also have a duty to meet the needs of those around us. Every human being has a right to what they need to thrive in this life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1939-1948. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion of the article on Social Justice. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although we have a right to private property, we also have a duty to meet the needs of those around us. Every human being has a right to what they need to thrive in this life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1939-1948. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 255: Human Solidarity0891d00c-4733-4f76-9633-fedcee40859fTue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s GearTate walked into the house, his arms loaded. "Mom, I'm all signed up for football," he said, dropping a big pile of football gear on the table."Great!" said Mom. She picked up a mouthpiece from the table. "What's this?"Tate grinned. "It protects my teeth. We wear heavy padding, shin guards, helmets, mouthpieces--all kinds of protection.""I'm glad to hear that!" Mom said. "Don't forget any of it.""I won't," Tate assured her. "I've already learned how important it is. I forgot my mouthpiece when I went to practice the other day, and Coach Grimes wouldn't let me play without it, so I had to go get it. Good thing too. When I got back, I got a good knock on my chin in the very first play. I could have gotten hurt without it."That evening, Tate showed his football gear to his dad. "I wore all that stuff back when I played football too," Dad told him. "In fact, I still wear special protective gear." Dad grinned at Tate's look of surprise. "It's called the armor of God. Do you know what the various pieces are?""Oh, that," said Tate. "One of them is a helmet--the helmet of salvation. We get it by trusting Jesus to save us from sin."Mom nodded. "And one is called the breastplate of righteousness. We wear it by remembering that Jesus has made us right with God. Let's see…another says to buckle truth around our waists. That means we need to use God's truth to defend ourselves against Satan's lies.""And our feet need to be ready to take us places where we can share the good news of Jesus with others," added Tate."I know one!" five-year-old Larson said enthusiastically. "We need swords. My teacher said the Bible is our sword.""Good!" said Mom. "The Bible tells us the truth about God and who we are in Jesus. We also need the shield of faith so we can trust God no matter what.""Why do we need all that equipment?" asked Dad."Because Satan wants us to take our eyes off Jesus and give in to sin and doubt," said Tate. Dad nodded. "Right. The armor of God is even more important than your football gear, Tate. It protects us from Satan, our worst enemy." -Doris Bantjes

Tate walked into the house, his arms loaded. "Mom, I'm all signed up for football," he said, dropping a big pile of football gear on the table."Great!" said Mom. She picked up a mouthpiece from the table. "What's this?"Tate grinned. "It protects my teeth. We wear heavy padding, shin guards, helmets, mouthpieces--all kinds of protection.""I'm glad to hear that!" Mom said. "Don't forget any of it.""I won't," Tate assured her. "I've already learned how important it is. I forgot my mouthpiece when I went to practice the other day, and Coach Grimes wouldn't let me play without it, so I had to go get it. Good thing too. When I got back, I got a good knock on my chin in the very first play. I could have gotten hurt without it."That evening, Tate showed his football gear to his dad. "I wore all that stuff back when I played football too," Dad told him. "In fact, I still wear special protective gear." Dad grinned at Tate's look of surprise. "It's called the armor of God. Do you know what the various pieces are?""Oh, that," said Tate. "One of them is a helmet--the helmet of salvation. We get it by trusting Jesus to save us from sin."Mom nodded. "And one is called the breastplate of righteousness. We wear it by remembering that Jesus has made us right with God. Let's see…another says to buckle truth around our waists. That means we need to use God's truth to defend ourselves against Satan's lies.""And our feet need to be ready to take us places where we can share the good news of Jesus with others," added Tate."I know one!" five-year-old Larson said enthusiastically. "We need swords. My teacher said the Bible is our sword.""Good!" said Mom. "The Bible tells us the truth about God and who we are in Jesus. We also need the shield of faith so we can trust God no matter what.""Why do we need all that equipment?" asked Dad."Because Satan wants us to take our eyes off Jesus and give in to sin and doubt," said Tate. Dad nodded. "Right. The armor of God is even more important than your football gear, Tate. It protects us from Satan, our worst enemy." -Doris Bantjes

God’s Gear391f8576-cde8-480c-a9ae-649cc4d4a0a7Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s GearTate walked into the house, his arms loaded. "Mom, I'm all signed up for football," he said, dropping a big pile of football gear on the table."Great!" said Mom. She picked up a mouthpiece from the table. "What's this?"Tate grinned. "It protects my teeth. We wear heavy padding, shin guards, helmets, mouthpieces--all kinds of protection.""I'm glad to hear that!" Mom said. "Don't forget any of it.""I won't," Tate assured her. "I've already learned how important it is. I forgot my mouthpiece when I went to practice the other day, and Coach Grimes wouldn't let me play without it, so I had to go get it. Good thing too. When I got back, I got a good knock on my chin in the very first play. I could have gotten hurt without it."That evening, Tate showed his football gear to his dad. "I wore all that stuff back when I played football too," Dad told him. "In fact, I still wear special protective gear." Dad grinned at Tate's look of surprise. "It's called the armor of God. Do you know what the various pieces are?""Oh, that," said Tate. "One of them is a helmet--the helmet of salvation. We get it by trusting Jesus to save us from sin."Mom nodded. "And one is called the breastplate of righteousness. We wear it by remembering that Jesus has made us right with God. Let's see…another says to buckle truth around our waists. That means we need to use God's truth to defend ourselves against Satan's lies.""And our feet need to be ready to take us places where we can share the good news of Jesus with others," added Tate."I know one!" five-year-old Larson said enthusiastically. "We need swords. My teacher said the Bible is our sword.""Good!" said Mom. "The Bible tells us the truth about God and who we are in Jesus. We also need the shield of faith so we can trust God no matter what.""Why do we need all that equipment?" asked Dad."Because Satan wants us to take our eyes off Jesus and give in to sin and doubt," said Tate. Dad nodded. "Right. The armor of God is even more important than your football gear, Tate. It protects us from Satan, our worst enemy." -Doris Bantjes

Tate walked into the house, his arms loaded. "Mom, I'm all signed up for football," he said, dropping a big pile of football gear on the table."Great!" said Mom. She picked up a mouthpiece from the table. "What's this?"Tate grinned. "It protects my teeth. We wear heavy padding, shin guards, helmets, mouthpieces--all kinds of protection.""I'm glad to hear that!" Mom said. "Don't forget any of it.""I won't," Tate assured her. "I've already learned how important it is. I forgot my mouthpiece when I went to practice the other day, and Coach Grimes wouldn't let me play without it, so I had to go get it. Good thing too. When I got back, I got a good knock on my chin in the very first play. I could have gotten hurt without it."That evening, Tate showed his football gear to his dad. "I wore all that stuff back when I played football too," Dad told him. "In fact, I still wear special protective gear." Dad grinned at Tate's look of surprise. "It's called the armor of God. Do you know what the various pieces are?""Oh, that," said Tate. "One of them is a helmet--the helmet of salvation. We get it by trusting Jesus to save us from sin."Mom nodded. "And one is called the breastplate of righteousness. We wear it by remembering that Jesus has made us right with God. Let's see…another says to buckle truth around our waists. That means we need to use God's truth to defend ourselves against Satan's lies.""And our feet need to be ready to take us places where we can share the good news of Jesus with others," added Tate."I know one!" five-year-old Larson said enthusiastically. "We need swords. My teacher said the Bible is our sword.""Good!" said Mom. "The Bible tells us the truth about God and who we are in Jesus. We also need the shield of faith so we can trust God no matter what.""Why do we need all that equipment?" asked Dad."Because Satan wants us to take our eyes off Jesus and give in to sin and doubt," said Tate. Dad nodded. "Right. The armor of God is even more important than your football gear, Tate. It protects us from Satan, our worst enemy." -Doris Bantjes

God’s Geardefc3e13-a589-476a-aad6-687f48986d8cTue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: Human Solidarity Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion of the article on Social Justice. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although we have a right to private property, we also have a duty to meet the needs of those around us. Every human being has a right to what they need to thrive in this life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1939-1948. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion of the article on Social Justice. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although we have a right to private property, we also have a duty to meet the needs of those around us. Every human being has a right to what they need to thrive in this life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1939-1948. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 255: Human Solidarityf1d96914-f91a-4b29-bc4b-e42f03500a21Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLove Your Neighbor As YourselfThe Second Greatest Commandment is to "Love Your Neighbor As Yourself." Sounds simple enough, right? Maybe not. First, what does it mean to love "yourself?" Most of us, if we spoke the truth, actually think very poorly of ourselves. We treat ourselves horribly, stealing from our own futures. We are unkind and speak to ourselves with anger. Then we proceed to "love" our neighbor in the same way. Join me in this episode as I talk about what we can do to better understand how to live this commandment out. It is not easy. Love is not some fairy-tale concept, but a series of actions, choices, and even a worldview that we go through. You are called to love many neighbors. Start by learning how to love yourself.

The Second Greatest Commandment is to "Love Your Neighbor As Yourself." Sounds simple enough, right? Maybe not. First, what does it mean to love "yourself?" Most of us, if we spoke the truth, actually think very poorly of ourselves. We treat ourselves horribly, stealing from our own futures. We are unkind and speak to ourselves with anger. Then we proceed to "love" our neighbor in the same way. Join me in this episode as I talk about what we can do to better understand how to live this commandment out. It is not easy. Love is not some fairy-tale concept, but a series of actions, choices, and even a worldview that we go through. You are called to love many neighbors. Start by learning how to love yourself.

fullLove Your Neighbor As Yourselfa0219c75-b574-42d3-b5df-6917328f7325Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:01:02 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrinny Woodall: How She Went From Drug Addict To Building A $300m Business Empire!Age is bulls**t! From ‘What Not To Wear’ to a skincare and make-up empire, Trinny proves energy is everything. In this new episode, Steven sits down with fashion guru and CEO, Trinny Woodall. Trinny became a household name in 2001 as co-host for the makeover TV series ‘What Not To Wear’. This continued for 5 seasons and earned a Royal Television Society Award. In 2017, Trinny launched her direct-to-consumer beauty brand, Trinny London, this has been recognised as one of the fastest-growing brands in Europe. You can purchase Trinny's new book, 'Fearless' here: https://amzn.to/40ENwSn You can purchase all of Trinny London’s products here: https://bit.ly/3LhIc0G Follow Trinny:  Instagram: https://bit.ly/3PtZ1rY Twitter: https://bit.ly/3PwB6YX  YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RcvF2o  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Age is bulls**t! From ‘What Not To Wear’ to a skincare and make-up empire, Trinny proves energy is everything. In this new episode, Steven sits down with fashion guru and CEO, Trinny Woodall. Trinny became a household name in 2001 as co-host for the makeover TV series ‘What Not To Wear’. This continued for 5 seasons and earned a Royal Television Society Award. In 2017, Trinny launched her direct-to-consumer beauty brand, Trinny London, this has been recognised as one of the fastest-growing brands in Europe. You can purchase Trinny's new book, 'Fearless' here: https://amzn.to/40ENwSn You can purchase all of Trinny London’s products here: https://bit.ly/3LhIc0G Follow Trinny:  Instagram: https://bit.ly/3PtZ1rY Twitter: https://bit.ly/3PwB6YX  YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RcvF2o  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTrinny Woodall: How She Went From Drug Addict To Building A $300m Business Empire!d0af0fb9-abec-41b0-ae28-9b7b19fd7ab3Mon, 11 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +00004511https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2023) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2023)188faf69-f9e8-4718-9385-1f6965b91714Mon, 11 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2023) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2023)91f3e181-2072-41be-9e05-108df3f6a9bcMon, 11 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2023) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2023)160a1de2-bed7-499c-b050-455c73f6bab0Mon, 11 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2023) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2023)c71fece8-bd73-4837-a929-5ebb8ebc5f06Mon, 11 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Social Justice We begin to look at social justice as outlined by the Catechism by diving into two aspects: respect for the human person and equality and differences among men. The dignity of the human person is at stake without social justice. Fr. Mike highlights that since we are all made in the image and likeness of God, we are all equal in dignity and are to love everyone including our enemies. With that, we must recognize that we are not all the same and work towards fairer conditions for all. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1928-1938. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin to look at social justice as outlined by the Catechism by diving into two aspects: respect for the human person and equality and differences among men. The dignity of the human person is at stake without social justice. Fr. Mike highlights that since we are all made in the image and likeness of God, we are all equal in dignity and are to love everyone including our enemies. With that, we must recognize that we are not all the same and work towards fairer conditions for all. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1928-1938. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 254: Social Justicee2f62fef-7601-43b8-9667-0ad57f892323Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHeavy BurdensRowan walked out of his bedroom and rubbed his eyes. He was surprised to see Mom sitting at their small kitchen table. Usually she was in bed by the time he woke up for school, but this morning she sat, still in her uniform, looking weary."Hey, Mom," he greeted her. "What are you still doing awake? Aren't you tired?" Rowan's mom was a paramedic, and she worked the night shift driving an ambulance.She gave him half a smile. "I wasn't ready to go to sleep," she said. "A lot of things happened while I was at work tonight, and I just needed a little time to…process all of them."Rowan nodded. Ever since his family had moved into the city, Mom's job had gotten a lot more difficult. She saw scary things every day. Sometimes he'd overhear his parents talking about his mom's job. Her ambulance was called to help people who were hurt from drugs or gunshot wounds or car accidents. He knew his mom had to feel scared or sad a lot of the time. He wrapped his arms around her. "I'm sorry, Mom." He wasn't sure how to comfort her. He hated seeing his mom so discouraged. When Rowan finally pulled away to grab himself some cereal, he thought about what might encourage him if he were in Mom's position, and then he smiled. "You know, Mom, Mr. Rob from church read us a cool passage from Revelation on Sunday. It was all about how when Jesus comes back there will be no more death or crying or pain. Mr. Rob told us that Jesus is going to make everything new."He watched his mom's eyes get misty, like she was right on the edge of crying."He also told us," Rowan went on, "that even though the world can be dark and scary and unfair sometimes, we have hope that Jesus will make everything perfect again someday because we trust in Him."Mom swiped at her eyes with the sleeve of her uniform. "I think the Holy Spirit brought the perfect encouragement to me this morning," she said with a shaky voice. "Thank you."Rowan smiled, and Mom hugged him again. "Maybe we can read that passage over breakfast, and then I think I'll get some rest." -Emily Tenter

Rowan walked out of his bedroom and rubbed his eyes. He was surprised to see Mom sitting at their small kitchen table. Usually she was in bed by the time he woke up for school, but this morning she sat, still in her uniform, looking weary."Hey, Mom," he greeted her. "What are you still doing awake? Aren't you tired?" Rowan's mom was a paramedic, and she worked the night shift driving an ambulance.She gave him half a smile. "I wasn't ready to go to sleep," she said. "A lot of things happened while I was at work tonight, and I just needed a little time to…process all of them."Rowan nodded. Ever since his family had moved into the city, Mom's job had gotten a lot more difficult. She saw scary things every day. Sometimes he'd overhear his parents talking about his mom's job. Her ambulance was called to help people who were hurt from drugs or gunshot wounds or car accidents. He knew his mom had to feel scared or sad a lot of the time. He wrapped his arms around her. "I'm sorry, Mom." He wasn't sure how to comfort her. He hated seeing his mom so discouraged. When Rowan finally pulled away to grab himself some cereal, he thought about what might encourage him if he were in Mom's position, and then he smiled. "You know, Mom, Mr. Rob from church read us a cool passage from Revelation on Sunday. It was all about how when Jesus comes back there will be no more death or crying or pain. Mr. Rob told us that Jesus is going to make everything new."He watched his mom's eyes get misty, like she was right on the edge of crying."He also told us," Rowan went on, "that even though the world can be dark and scary and unfair sometimes, we have hope that Jesus will make everything perfect again someday because we trust in Him."Mom swiped at her eyes with the sleeve of her uniform. "I think the Holy Spirit brought the perfect encouragement to me this morning," she said with a shaky voice. "Thank you."Rowan smiled, and Mom hugged him again. "Maybe we can read that passage over breakfast, and then I think I'll get some rest." -Emily Tenter

Heavy Burdens004fca45-150e-4bdd-98cc-1b832f83612eMon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHeavy BurdensRowan walked out of his bedroom and rubbed his eyes. He was surprised to see Mom sitting at their small kitchen table. Usually she was in bed by the time he woke up for school, but this morning she sat, still in her uniform, looking weary."Hey, Mom," he greeted her. "What are you still doing awake? Aren't you tired?" Rowan's mom was a paramedic, and she worked the night shift driving an ambulance.She gave him half a smile. "I wasn't ready to go to sleep," she said. "A lot of things happened while I was at work tonight, and I just needed a little time to…process all of them."Rowan nodded. Ever since his family had moved into the city, Mom's job had gotten a lot more difficult. She saw scary things every day. Sometimes he'd overhear his parents talking about his mom's job. Her ambulance was called to help people who were hurt from drugs or gunshot wounds or car accidents. He knew his mom had to feel scared or sad a lot of the time. He wrapped his arms around her. "I'm sorry, Mom." He wasn't sure how to comfort her. He hated seeing his mom so discouraged. When Rowan finally pulled away to grab himself some cereal, he thought about what might encourage him if he were in Mom's position, and then he smiled. "You know, Mom, Mr. Rob from church read us a cool passage from Revelation on Sunday. It was all about how when Jesus comes back there will be no more death or crying or pain. Mr. Rob told us that Jesus is going to make everything new."He watched his mom's eyes get misty, like she was right on the edge of crying."He also told us," Rowan went on, "that even though the world can be dark and scary and unfair sometimes, we have hope that Jesus will make everything perfect again someday because we trust in Him."Mom swiped at her eyes with the sleeve of her uniform. "I think the Holy Spirit brought the perfect encouragement to me this morning," she said with a shaky voice. "Thank you."Rowan smiled, and Mom hugged him again. "Maybe we can read that passage over breakfast, and then I think I'll get some rest." -Emily Tenter

Rowan walked out of his bedroom and rubbed his eyes. He was surprised to see Mom sitting at their small kitchen table. Usually she was in bed by the time he woke up for school, but this morning she sat, still in her uniform, looking weary."Hey, Mom," he greeted her. "What are you still doing awake? Aren't you tired?" Rowan's mom was a paramedic, and she worked the night shift driving an ambulance.She gave him half a smile. "I wasn't ready to go to sleep," she said. "A lot of things happened while I was at work tonight, and I just needed a little time to…process all of them."Rowan nodded. Ever since his family had moved into the city, Mom's job had gotten a lot more difficult. She saw scary things every day. Sometimes he'd overhear his parents talking about his mom's job. Her ambulance was called to help people who were hurt from drugs or gunshot wounds or car accidents. He knew his mom had to feel scared or sad a lot of the time. He wrapped his arms around her. "I'm sorry, Mom." He wasn't sure how to comfort her. He hated seeing his mom so discouraged. When Rowan finally pulled away to grab himself some cereal, he thought about what might encourage him if he were in Mom's position, and then he smiled. "You know, Mom, Mr. Rob from church read us a cool passage from Revelation on Sunday. It was all about how when Jesus comes back there will be no more death or crying or pain. Mr. Rob told us that Jesus is going to make everything new."He watched his mom's eyes get misty, like she was right on the edge of crying."He also told us," Rowan went on, "that even though the world can be dark and scary and unfair sometimes, we have hope that Jesus will make everything perfect again someday because we trust in Him."Mom swiped at her eyes with the sleeve of her uniform. "I think the Holy Spirit brought the perfect encouragement to me this morning," she said with a shaky voice. "Thank you."Rowan smiled, and Mom hugged him again. "Maybe we can read that passage over breakfast, and then I think I'll get some rest." -Emily Tenter

Heavy Burdensb5b51881-2c1b-4763-a1b0-f02c94273161Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Social Justice We begin to look at social justice as outlined by the Catechism by diving into two aspects: respect for the human person and equality and differences among men. The dignity of the human person is at stake without social justice. Fr. Mike highlights that since we are all made in the image and likeness of God, we are all equal in dignity and are to love everyone including our enemies. With that, we must recognize that we are not all the same and work towards fairer conditions for all. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1928-1938. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We begin to look at social justice as outlined by the Catechism by diving into two aspects: respect for the human person and equality and differences among men. The dignity of the human person is at stake without social justice. Fr. Mike highlights that since we are all made in the image and likeness of God, we are all equal in dignity and are to love everyone including our enemies. With that, we must recognize that we are not all the same and work towards fairer conditions for all. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1928-1938. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 254: Social Justice2ee4e207-5c93-4a20-b5e8-5f611cb7e0fcMon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2023) As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2023)175c7263-744a-4160-a715-1e14863c78f6Sun, 10 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2023) As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2023)ff205da8-dd0e-4b46-9a4a-0e72b4d2ac9bSun, 10 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2023) As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2023)8ea81a6e-1bba-4d92-81a7-b8dbd08f81a0Sun, 10 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2023) As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2023)5587c693-f256-416b-9ba4-215332d875e4Sun, 10 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Participation in Public Life The Catechism has shown us how the common good begins with the good of the individual. It further shows us that each individual can participate in the pursuit of the common good for all—and that this participation is not optional, but an obligation. Fr. Mike explains the nature of this obligation in quite simple terms: “see a need, fill a need.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1913-1927. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism has shown us how the common good begins with the good of the individual. It further shows us that each individual can participate in the pursuit of the common good for all—and that this participation is not optional, but an obligation. Fr. Mike explains the nature of this obligation in quite simple terms: “see a need, fill a need.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1913-1927. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 253: Participation in Public Life2bf36b59-be6e-464a-918a-c6b77ac4b2e8Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRumor Seeds"There goes Jade, the new girl," Hadley said to her friends at recess. "I saw her dad pick her up at school yesterday. He has a big scar on his face and looks like a criminal.""What do you think he did?" asked Grace. Hadley shrugged. "Who knows? Robbed a bank maybe."As Hadley slid into her seat after recess, she heard Grace whisper to Payton, "Don't play with Jade--her dad's a bank robber."The rumor flew and grew until nearly everyone in the class was whispering about Jade and avoiding her. A little voice in Hadley's heart said, Hadley, what have you done? But she tried not to listen.When Hadley got home, she sprawled out on the lawn to enjoy the sunshine. She saw a dandelion that had gone to seed, so she picked it and blew on it. The seeds floated off into the air like dozens of tiny parachutes. "Oh dear!" said Mom, who had come out with a glass of lemonade. "Those little seeds are going to take root and create more pesky dandelions!""Oops!" said Hadley. "Sorry, but it's impossible to pick them back up. They're gone for good!"Mom sat down in a lawn chair. "Well, if you hadn't blown them, the wind would have." She took a sip of her lemonade. "Those little seeds always remind me of words. Once words come out of our mouths, they're gone for good too. The good ones build people up, but the bad ones tear them down." Hadley squirmed as she remembered what she had said about Jade's father. "Before we say anything," continued Mom, "we should ask ourselves, 'Is what I'm about to say true? Is it helpful to anybody? Does it sound like something Jesus would say?' He always speaks the truth to us in love, and He'll help us do the same."The little nagging voice of Hadley's conscience seemed to be shouting now. Her words about Jade's dad were definitely not kind or loving. They weren't even true! And even though she couldn't take back her words, she knew she had to do her best to make it right.Hadley sighed as she got up and headed for the house. "I'm going inside," she told her mom. "I've got some texting to do." -Matilda H. Nordtvedt

"There goes Jade, the new girl," Hadley said to her friends at recess. "I saw her dad pick her up at school yesterday. He has a big scar on his face and looks like a criminal.""What do you think he did?" asked Grace. Hadley shrugged. "Who knows? Robbed a bank maybe."As Hadley slid into her seat after recess, she heard Grace whisper to Payton, "Don't play with Jade--her dad's a bank robber."The rumor flew and grew until nearly everyone in the class was whispering about Jade and avoiding her. A little voice in Hadley's heart said, Hadley, what have you done? But she tried not to listen.When Hadley got home, she sprawled out on the lawn to enjoy the sunshine. She saw a dandelion that had gone to seed, so she picked it and blew on it. The seeds floated off into the air like dozens of tiny parachutes. "Oh dear!" said Mom, who had come out with a glass of lemonade. "Those little seeds are going to take root and create more pesky dandelions!""Oops!" said Hadley. "Sorry, but it's impossible to pick them back up. They're gone for good!"Mom sat down in a lawn chair. "Well, if you hadn't blown them, the wind would have." She took a sip of her lemonade. "Those little seeds always remind me of words. Once words come out of our mouths, they're gone for good too. The good ones build people up, but the bad ones tear them down." Hadley squirmed as she remembered what she had said about Jade's father. "Before we say anything," continued Mom, "we should ask ourselves, 'Is what I'm about to say true? Is it helpful to anybody? Does it sound like something Jesus would say?' He always speaks the truth to us in love, and He'll help us do the same."The little nagging voice of Hadley's conscience seemed to be shouting now. Her words about Jade's dad were definitely not kind or loving. They weren't even true! And even though she couldn't take back her words, she knew she had to do her best to make it right.Hadley sighed as she got up and headed for the house. "I'm going inside," she told her mom. "I've got some texting to do." -Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Rumor Seeds27be9c8d-9979-4e1e-a76b-1835de568e1cSun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRumor Seeds"There goes Jade, the new girl," Hadley said to her friends at recess. "I saw her dad pick her up at school yesterday. He has a big scar on his face and looks like a criminal.""What do you think he did?" asked Grace. Hadley shrugged. "Who knows? Robbed a bank maybe."As Hadley slid into her seat after recess, she heard Grace whisper to Payton, "Don't play with Jade--her dad's a bank robber."The rumor flew and grew until nearly everyone in the class was whispering about Jade and avoiding her. A little voice in Hadley's heart said, Hadley, what have you done? But she tried not to listen.When Hadley got home, she sprawled out on the lawn to enjoy the sunshine. She saw a dandelion that had gone to seed, so she picked it and blew on it. The seeds floated off into the air like dozens of tiny parachutes. "Oh dear!" said Mom, who had come out with a glass of lemonade. "Those little seeds are going to take root and create more pesky dandelions!""Oops!" said Hadley. "Sorry, but it's impossible to pick them back up. They're gone for good!"Mom sat down in a lawn chair. "Well, if you hadn't blown them, the wind would have." She took a sip of her lemonade. "Those little seeds always remind me of words. Once words come out of our mouths, they're gone for good too. The good ones build people up, but the bad ones tear them down." Hadley squirmed as she remembered what she had said about Jade's father. "Before we say anything," continued Mom, "we should ask ourselves, 'Is what I'm about to say true? Is it helpful to anybody? Does it sound like something Jesus would say?' He always speaks the truth to us in love, and He'll help us do the same."The little nagging voice of Hadley's conscience seemed to be shouting now. Her words about Jade's dad were definitely not kind or loving. They weren't even true! And even though she couldn't take back her words, she knew she had to do her best to make it right.Hadley sighed as she got up and headed for the house. "I'm going inside," she told her mom. "I've got some texting to do." -Matilda H. Nordtvedt

"There goes Jade, the new girl," Hadley said to her friends at recess. "I saw her dad pick her up at school yesterday. He has a big scar on his face and looks like a criminal.""What do you think he did?" asked Grace. Hadley shrugged. "Who knows? Robbed a bank maybe."As Hadley slid into her seat after recess, she heard Grace whisper to Payton, "Don't play with Jade--her dad's a bank robber."The rumor flew and grew until nearly everyone in the class was whispering about Jade and avoiding her. A little voice in Hadley's heart said, Hadley, what have you done? But she tried not to listen.When Hadley got home, she sprawled out on the lawn to enjoy the sunshine. She saw a dandelion that had gone to seed, so she picked it and blew on it. The seeds floated off into the air like dozens of tiny parachutes. "Oh dear!" said Mom, who had come out with a glass of lemonade. "Those little seeds are going to take root and create more pesky dandelions!""Oops!" said Hadley. "Sorry, but it's impossible to pick them back up. They're gone for good!"Mom sat down in a lawn chair. "Well, if you hadn't blown them, the wind would have." She took a sip of her lemonade. "Those little seeds always remind me of words. Once words come out of our mouths, they're gone for good too. The good ones build people up, but the bad ones tear them down." Hadley squirmed as she remembered what she had said about Jade's father. "Before we say anything," continued Mom, "we should ask ourselves, 'Is what I'm about to say true? Is it helpful to anybody? Does it sound like something Jesus would say?' He always speaks the truth to us in love, and He'll help us do the same."The little nagging voice of Hadley's conscience seemed to be shouting now. Her words about Jade's dad were definitely not kind or loving. They weren't even true! And even though she couldn't take back her words, she knew she had to do her best to make it right.Hadley sighed as she got up and headed for the house. "I'm going inside," she told her mom. "I've got some texting to do." -Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Rumor Seedsac912083-3de7-4777-b787-a04481fb1e87Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Participation in Public Life The Catechism has shown us how the common good begins with the good of the individual. It further shows us that each individual can participate in the pursuit of the common good for all—and that this participation is not optional, but an obligation. Fr. Mike explains the nature of this obligation in quite simple terms: “see a need, fill a need.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1913-1927. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism has shown us how the common good begins with the good of the individual. It further shows us that each individual can participate in the pursuit of the common good for all—and that this participation is not optional, but an obligation. Fr. Mike explains the nature of this obligation in quite simple terms: “see a need, fill a need.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1913-1927. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 253: Participation in Public Life3a941d19-8688-4cf7-aee7-cff072adf1e0Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags9/10/23 Tough Love: Only the Good Things Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Do I love enough to listen? Do I love enough to speak? In loving the people around us well, one thing we have to contend with is loving them well in our words. We avoid all unnecessary negatives, love enough to listen, and love enough to speak.Mass Readings from September 10, 2023:Ezekiel 33:7-9Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Do I love enough to listen? Do I love enough to speak? In loving the people around us well, one thing we have to contend with is loving them well in our words. We avoid all unnecessary negatives, love enough to listen, and love enough to speak.Mass Readings from September 10, 2023:Ezekiel 33:7-9Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20

full9/10/23 Tough Love: Only the Good Things1c81ecb9-0b25-418d-a459-246b097c952dSat, 09 Sep 2023 10:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags9/10/23 Tough Love: Only the Good Things Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Do I love enough to listen? Do I love enough to speak? In loving the people around us well, one thing we have to contend with is loving them well in our words. We avoid all unnecessary negatives, love enough to listen, and love enough to speak.Mass Readings from September 10, 2023:Ezekiel 33:7-9Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Do I love enough to listen? Do I love enough to speak? In loving the people around us well, one thing we have to contend with is loving them well in our words. We avoid all unnecessary negatives, love enough to listen, and love enough to speak.Mass Readings from September 10, 2023:Ezekiel 33:7-9Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20

full9/10/23 Tough Love: Only the Good Things81285e5b-3784-4d76-8346-8c9c7a0fdc64Sat, 09 Sep 2023 10:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags9/10/23 Tough Love: Only the Good Things Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Do I love enough to listen? Do I love enough to speak? In loving the people around us well, one thing we have to contend with is loving them well in our words. We avoid all unnecessary negatives, love enough to listen, and love enough to speak.Mass Readings from September 10, 2023:Ezekiel 33:7-9Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Do I love enough to listen? Do I love enough to speak? In loving the people around us well, one thing we have to contend with is loving them well in our words. We avoid all unnecessary negatives, love enough to listen, and love enough to speak.Mass Readings from September 10, 2023:Ezekiel 33:7-9Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20

full9/10/23 Tough Love: Only the Good Things66bb6728-3d90-4e98-9718-3c176f7e0037Sat, 09 Sep 2023 10:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2023) Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2023)6726d12c-6078-4701-a10e-fd48971ddf12Sat, 09 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2023) Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2023)70eb080b-e411-4960-a569-ef29113eb493Sat, 09 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2023) Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2023)10f7d2c2-2162-40be-ae03-1fa5edf0710dSat, 09 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2023) Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2023)f262e8a5-c9de-47cc-8a37-d91e7e99c8daSat, 09 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: The Common Good The Catechism sets up a pair of definitions for us that, at first glance, appear circular, but upon close examination, reveal profound interdependence: “The good of each individual is necessarily related to the common good, which in turn can be defined only in reference to the human person.” Fr. Mike uses a fascinating thought experiment to illustrate where the common good originates: you. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1905-1912. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism sets up a pair of definitions for us that, at first glance, appear circular, but upon close examination, reveal profound interdependence: “The good of each individual is necessarily related to the common good, which in turn can be defined only in reference to the human person.” Fr. Mike uses a fascinating thought experiment to illustrate where the common good originates: you. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1905-1912. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 252: The Common Good89b9053b-66dd-49d3-ae1b-54cd325948c1Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGood Work GratefulnessAsher ran to the door when he heard boots on the stairs. "Dad!" he cried.Dad scooped Asher up into a big hug. "I've missed you!" Dad said. "My work trip was only a few days, but it felt too long." Dad hugged Mom, then bent to unzip his suitcase. "I've got something for you." Dad handed Asher a bag. Asher opened the bag. His face lit up when he saw his present. "Cool! Thanks, Dad!" Asher pulled out a small notebook with the Golden Gate Bridge on the cover."I thought you might like a new notebook for your drawings," Dad said.Asher grinned. The first thing he would draw would be a thank-you card for Dad. Before bedtime, Asher gave Dad the card."Asher, I love it! Thank you!" Dad said.Asher smiled, then worked up the courage to ask the question he had been thinking about all day. "Dad, I've been wanting to ask you something." Asher took a deep breath. "How can I ever be good enough to go to heaven?"Dad looked up from the card. "Why would you say that?""Because no matter how much good I do, I always do more bad things! Why would God let me into heaven if I can't do enough good things?" Asher asked."Asher, why did you give me this thank-you note? Why didn't you give me money instead to pay me back for the notebook?" "But it was a gift!" Asher exclaimed. "Exactly," Dad said. "Because it was a gift, you don't need to pay me for it. The same is true with our salvation. Jesus forgives our sins free of charge, just like a gift. All we need to do is receive His gift." Dad held up the thank-you card. "Our good works are just like this card. We can't use them to buy our way into heaven. Christians do good things because we are grateful to God for saving us and want to say thank you."Asher thought about what Dad said. "I want to do that too. Can I ask Jesus to save me and then thank Him for His forgiveness?"Dad smiled. "Let's pray." -Olivia Summers

Asher ran to the door when he heard boots on the stairs. "Dad!" he cried.Dad scooped Asher up into a big hug. "I've missed you!" Dad said. "My work trip was only a few days, but it felt too long." Dad hugged Mom, then bent to unzip his suitcase. "I've got something for you." Dad handed Asher a bag. Asher opened the bag. His face lit up when he saw his present. "Cool! Thanks, Dad!" Asher pulled out a small notebook with the Golden Gate Bridge on the cover."I thought you might like a new notebook for your drawings," Dad said.Asher grinned. The first thing he would draw would be a thank-you card for Dad. Before bedtime, Asher gave Dad the card."Asher, I love it! Thank you!" Dad said.Asher smiled, then worked up the courage to ask the question he had been thinking about all day. "Dad, I've been wanting to ask you something." Asher took a deep breath. "How can I ever be good enough to go to heaven?"Dad looked up from the card. "Why would you say that?""Because no matter how much good I do, I always do more bad things! Why would God let me into heaven if I can't do enough good things?" Asher asked."Asher, why did you give me this thank-you note? Why didn't you give me money instead to pay me back for the notebook?" "But it was a gift!" Asher exclaimed. "Exactly," Dad said. "Because it was a gift, you don't need to pay me for it. The same is true with our salvation. Jesus forgives our sins free of charge, just like a gift. All we need to do is receive His gift." Dad held up the thank-you card. "Our good works are just like this card. We can't use them to buy our way into heaven. Christians do good things because we are grateful to God for saving us and want to say thank you."Asher thought about what Dad said. "I want to do that too. Can I ask Jesus to save me and then thank Him for His forgiveness?"Dad smiled. "Let's pray." -Olivia Summers

Good Work Gratefulnesse86fcb5c-1e33-4bf1-aa76-4647bd3fe0e9Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGood Work GratefulnessAsher ran to the door when he heard boots on the stairs. "Dad!" he cried.Dad scooped Asher up into a big hug. "I've missed you!" Dad said. "My work trip was only a few days, but it felt too long." Dad hugged Mom, then bent to unzip his suitcase. "I've got something for you." Dad handed Asher a bag. Asher opened the bag. His face lit up when he saw his present. "Cool! Thanks, Dad!" Asher pulled out a small notebook with the Golden Gate Bridge on the cover."I thought you might like a new notebook for your drawings," Dad said.Asher grinned. The first thing he would draw would be a thank-you card for Dad. Before bedtime, Asher gave Dad the card."Asher, I love it! Thank you!" Dad said.Asher smiled, then worked up the courage to ask the question he had been thinking about all day. "Dad, I've been wanting to ask you something." Asher took a deep breath. "How can I ever be good enough to go to heaven?"Dad looked up from the card. "Why would you say that?""Because no matter how much good I do, I always do more bad things! Why would God let me into heaven if I can't do enough good things?" Asher asked."Asher, why did you give me this thank-you note? Why didn't you give me money instead to pay me back for the notebook?" "But it was a gift!" Asher exclaimed. "Exactly," Dad said. "Because it was a gift, you don't need to pay me for it. The same is true with our salvation. Jesus forgives our sins free of charge, just like a gift. All we need to do is receive His gift." Dad held up the thank-you card. "Our good works are just like this card. We can't use them to buy our way into heaven. Christians do good things because we are grateful to God for saving us and want to say thank you."Asher thought about what Dad said. "I want to do that too. Can I ask Jesus to save me and then thank Him for His forgiveness?"Dad smiled. "Let's pray." -Olivia Summers

Asher ran to the door when he heard boots on the stairs. "Dad!" he cried.Dad scooped Asher up into a big hug. "I've missed you!" Dad said. "My work trip was only a few days, but it felt too long." Dad hugged Mom, then bent to unzip his suitcase. "I've got something for you." Dad handed Asher a bag. Asher opened the bag. His face lit up when he saw his present. "Cool! Thanks, Dad!" Asher pulled out a small notebook with the Golden Gate Bridge on the cover."I thought you might like a new notebook for your drawings," Dad said.Asher grinned. The first thing he would draw would be a thank-you card for Dad. Before bedtime, Asher gave Dad the card."Asher, I love it! Thank you!" Dad said.Asher smiled, then worked up the courage to ask the question he had been thinking about all day. "Dad, I've been wanting to ask you something." Asher took a deep breath. "How can I ever be good enough to go to heaven?"Dad looked up from the card. "Why would you say that?""Because no matter how much good I do, I always do more bad things! Why would God let me into heaven if I can't do enough good things?" Asher asked."Asher, why did you give me this thank-you note? Why didn't you give me money instead to pay me back for the notebook?" "But it was a gift!" Asher exclaimed. "Exactly," Dad said. "Because it was a gift, you don't need to pay me for it. The same is true with our salvation. Jesus forgives our sins free of charge, just like a gift. All we need to do is receive His gift." Dad held up the thank-you card. "Our good works are just like this card. We can't use them to buy our way into heaven. Christians do good things because we are grateful to God for saving us and want to say thank you."Asher thought about what Dad said. "I want to do that too. Can I ask Jesus to save me and then thank Him for His forgiveness?"Dad smiled. "Let's pray." -Olivia Summers

Good Work Gratefulness61a49fd8-de2b-4f93-927b-befcd512d318Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: The Common Good The Catechism sets up a pair of definitions for us that, at first glance, appear circular, but upon close examination, reveal profound interdependence: “The good of each individual is necessarily related to the common good, which in turn can be defined only in reference to the human person.” Fr. Mike uses a fascinating thought experiment to illustrate where the common good originates: you. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1905-1912. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism sets up a pair of definitions for us that, at first glance, appear circular, but upon close examination, reveal profound interdependence: “The good of each individual is necessarily related to the common good, which in turn can be defined only in reference to the human person.” Fr. Mike uses a fascinating thought experiment to illustrate where the common good originates: you. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1905-1912. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 252: The Common Good5192c305-c304-477a-b203-93022a5b9518Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFriendships | Girls Gone Biblehappy friday besties :) we loveeee you today we talk about one of our most requested topics — friendships! we get deep into our friendship with one another; how we keep it healthy, how we center it around God, how we support one another while also holding each other accountable (a few ridiculous stories like usual lol) we cover how to make friends, how to know when to walk away from a friendship, what to do with gossip/mean girls and how to recover from friend fallouts. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Jesus loves us so much and wants us to love each other the way He does. let’s make Him proud in doing that. God bless you. we miss you already. stay connected on instagram for updates on when we’re going live. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

happy friday besties :) we loveeee you today we talk about one of our most requested topics — friendships! we get deep into our friendship with one another; how we keep it healthy, how we center it around God, how we support one another while also holding each other accountable (a few ridiculous stories like usual lol) we cover how to make friends, how to know when to walk away from a friendship, what to do with gossip/mean girls and how to recover from friend fallouts. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Jesus loves us so much and wants us to love each other the way He does. let’s make Him proud in doing that. God bless you. we miss you already. stay connected on instagram for updates on when we’re going live. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullFriendships | Girls Gone Bibleee0e241b-3c1b-4410-a32b-b61f7c55ed4aFri, 08 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +00003279https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 126: How To Master The Consistency Of Achieving Your Goals & Sticking To Them: Nir EyalIn this moment, the behavioural design and productivity expert, Nir Eyal discusses how the belief that you only have a limited amount of willpower is actually a self-limiting myth. Instead, using scientific studies Nir shows that willpower is a limitless resource. Similarly, Nir says the single factor for why you don’t achieve your goals is from the emotion of not feeling like doing the gradual work it takes to accomplish them. It is because of this that you quit and fail. To prevent this, Nir believes you should act now with the same attributes and values you would want in your future self, the future you that has achieved these targets and goals.  Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/7lsnhHGsUCb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Nir: https://www.nirandfar.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the behavioural design and productivity expert, Nir Eyal discusses how the belief that you only have a limited amount of willpower is actually a self-limiting myth. Instead, using scientific studies Nir shows that willpower is a limitless resource. Similarly, Nir says the single factor for why you don’t achieve your goals is from the emotion of not feeling like doing the gradual work it takes to accomplish them. It is because of this that you quit and fail. To prevent this, Nir believes you should act now with the same attributes and values you would want in your future self, the future you that has achieved these targets and goals.  Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/7lsnhHGsUCb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Nir: https://www.nirandfar.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bonusMoment 126: How To Master The Consistency Of Achieving Your Goals & Sticking To Them: Nir Eyal1efba5c3-0e51-4663-977c-4340dc1c1d56Fri, 08 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000898https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2023) In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2023)9b25a366-5457-49aa-a615-02b1d68e38b4Fri, 08 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2023) In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2023)bcf5e807-6fc6-4f89-ba8f-a500689228f9Fri, 08 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2023) In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2023)61931cdb-dd89-4a83-b06d-18c8bddcab47Fri, 08 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2023) In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2023)bb63a124-b345-4f1b-8070-92df83af5d16Fri, 08 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Authorities in Society The Catechism shows us that, in order for any good in society to last and flourish, legitimate authority must be instituted and respected by all. Furthermore, it is our duty as those under authority to obey those invested with authority. Fr. Mike acknowledges that most of us resist authority, but he bolsters the Catechism’s claim that legitimate authority in society is good and necessary. “Anarchy doesn’t work.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1897-1904. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism shows us that, in order for any good in society to last and flourish, legitimate authority must be instituted and respected by all. Furthermore, it is our duty as those under authority to obey those invested with authority. Fr. Mike acknowledges that most of us resist authority, but he bolsters the Catechism’s claim that legitimate authority in society is good and necessary. “Anarchy doesn’t work.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1897-1904. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 251: Authorities in Societyf465dc4a-e460-4b9f-8c59-552b3bf67bbcFri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe DuetBrooklyn plopped into a chair at the kitchen table and wedged her cheeks between her fists. "I was just at Quinn's and asked if she wanted to go for a bike ride, but all she wants to do is sit on her porch and read," she told her mother. "She never wants to do anything I want to do. It's like she doesn't even want to be friends anymore!"Mom wiped her hands on a dishtowel and took a seat next to Brooklyn. "Do you remember what happened when you and Quinn played your piano duet at the nursing home last month?""Yeah," Brooklyn grumbled. "Quinn lost her place in the music!"Mom nodded. "And what did you do?"Brooklyn thought for moment. "I kept playing. But what does that have to with riding bikes?""Well," said Mom, "sometimes, in the middle of a song--or even a friendship--our friends can forget how to play their music."Brooklyn listened intently as her mom continued. "I'm sure Quinn didn't mean to hurt your feelings. Maybe she just doesn't feel like going biking or something happened that upset her. What you need to remember is that you can't control what Quinn thinks or what she does. All you can do is keep playing your music.""I'm not sure I understand," Brooklyn said with a wrinkled brow."What I mean is, when things like this happen between you and your friends, all you can do is be sure you're making wise choices. You can choose to be patient and kind and have a good attitude even when things aren't going your way. You can choose to love your friend no matter what--the way Jesus loves us. Trust Him to help you take control of your thoughts and actions, and often the rest will fall into place." "Just like our duet! When Quinn got lost, I kept playing, and it helped her find her way. It only took a few notes and then we played perfectly together for the rest of the song!""My point exactly," Mom said as she squeezed her tight. "Why don't you go back over to Quinn's? Maybe she's ready for that bike ride, or you could take a book along and read with her. Either way, I think you two have a duet to finish." -Jennifer Allen

Brooklyn plopped into a chair at the kitchen table and wedged her cheeks between her fists. "I was just at Quinn's and asked if she wanted to go for a bike ride, but all she wants to do is sit on her porch and read," she told her mother. "She never wants to do anything I want to do. It's like she doesn't even want to be friends anymore!"Mom wiped her hands on a dishtowel and took a seat next to Brooklyn. "Do you remember what happened when you and Quinn played your piano duet at the nursing home last month?""Yeah," Brooklyn grumbled. "Quinn lost her place in the music!"Mom nodded. "And what did you do?"Brooklyn thought for moment. "I kept playing. But what does that have to with riding bikes?""Well," said Mom, "sometimes, in the middle of a song--or even a friendship--our friends can forget how to play their music."Brooklyn listened intently as her mom continued. "I'm sure Quinn didn't mean to hurt your feelings. Maybe she just doesn't feel like going biking or something happened that upset her. What you need to remember is that you can't control what Quinn thinks or what she does. All you can do is keep playing your music.""I'm not sure I understand," Brooklyn said with a wrinkled brow."What I mean is, when things like this happen between you and your friends, all you can do is be sure you're making wise choices. You can choose to be patient and kind and have a good attitude even when things aren't going your way. You can choose to love your friend no matter what--the way Jesus loves us. Trust Him to help you take control of your thoughts and actions, and often the rest will fall into place." "Just like our duet! When Quinn got lost, I kept playing, and it helped her find her way. It only took a few notes and then we played perfectly together for the rest of the song!""My point exactly," Mom said as she squeezed her tight. "Why don't you go back over to Quinn's? Maybe she's ready for that bike ride, or you could take a book along and read with her. Either way, I think you two have a duet to finish." -Jennifer Allen

The Duetbf67f7fe-1b4c-4474-80eb-e1c83ae5a145Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe DuetBrooklyn plopped into a chair at the kitchen table and wedged her cheeks between her fists. "I was just at Quinn's and asked if she wanted to go for a bike ride, but all she wants to do is sit on her porch and read," she told her mother. "She never wants to do anything I want to do. It's like she doesn't even want to be friends anymore!"Mom wiped her hands on a dishtowel and took a seat next to Brooklyn. "Do you remember what happened when you and Quinn played your piano duet at the nursing home last month?""Yeah," Brooklyn grumbled. "Quinn lost her place in the music!"Mom nodded. "And what did you do?"Brooklyn thought for moment. "I kept playing. But what does that have to with riding bikes?""Well," said Mom, "sometimes, in the middle of a song--or even a friendship--our friends can forget how to play their music."Brooklyn listened intently as her mom continued. "I'm sure Quinn didn't mean to hurt your feelings. Maybe she just doesn't feel like going biking or something happened that upset her. What you need to remember is that you can't control what Quinn thinks or what she does. All you can do is keep playing your music.""I'm not sure I understand," Brooklyn said with a wrinkled brow."What I mean is, when things like this happen between you and your friends, all you can do is be sure you're making wise choices. You can choose to be patient and kind and have a good attitude even when things aren't going your way. You can choose to love your friend no matter what--the way Jesus loves us. Trust Him to help you take control of your thoughts and actions, and often the rest will fall into place." "Just like our duet! When Quinn got lost, I kept playing, and it helped her find her way. It only took a few notes and then we played perfectly together for the rest of the song!""My point exactly," Mom said as she squeezed her tight. "Why don't you go back over to Quinn's? Maybe she's ready for that bike ride, or you could take a book along and read with her. Either way, I think you two have a duet to finish." -Jennifer Allen

Brooklyn plopped into a chair at the kitchen table and wedged her cheeks between her fists. "I was just at Quinn's and asked if she wanted to go for a bike ride, but all she wants to do is sit on her porch and read," she told her mother. "She never wants to do anything I want to do. It's like she doesn't even want to be friends anymore!"Mom wiped her hands on a dishtowel and took a seat next to Brooklyn. "Do you remember what happened when you and Quinn played your piano duet at the nursing home last month?""Yeah," Brooklyn grumbled. "Quinn lost her place in the music!"Mom nodded. "And what did you do?"Brooklyn thought for moment. "I kept playing. But what does that have to with riding bikes?""Well," said Mom, "sometimes, in the middle of a song--or even a friendship--our friends can forget how to play their music."Brooklyn listened intently as her mom continued. "I'm sure Quinn didn't mean to hurt your feelings. Maybe she just doesn't feel like going biking or something happened that upset her. What you need to remember is that you can't control what Quinn thinks or what she does. All you can do is keep playing your music.""I'm not sure I understand," Brooklyn said with a wrinkled brow."What I mean is, when things like this happen between you and your friends, all you can do is be sure you're making wise choices. You can choose to be patient and kind and have a good attitude even when things aren't going your way. You can choose to love your friend no matter what--the way Jesus loves us. Trust Him to help you take control of your thoughts and actions, and often the rest will fall into place." "Just like our duet! When Quinn got lost, I kept playing, and it helped her find her way. It only took a few notes and then we played perfectly together for the rest of the song!""My point exactly," Mom said as she squeezed her tight. "Why don't you go back over to Quinn's? Maybe she's ready for that bike ride, or you could take a book along and read with her. Either way, I think you two have a duet to finish." -Jennifer Allen

The Duet11c83733-2947-4ece-bdea-17a833dfb389Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Authorities in Society The Catechism shows us that, in order for any good in society to last and flourish, legitimate authority must be instituted and respected by all. Furthermore, it is our duty as those under authority to obey those invested with authority. Fr. Mike acknowledges that most of us resist authority, but he bolsters the Catechism’s claim that legitimate authority in society is good and necessary. “Anarchy doesn’t work.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1897-1904. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism shows us that, in order for any good in society to last and flourish, legitimate authority must be instituted and respected by all. Furthermore, it is our duty as those under authority to obey those invested with authority. Fr. Mike acknowledges that most of us resist authority, but he bolsters the Catechism’s claim that legitimate authority in society is good and necessary. “Anarchy doesn’t work.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1897-1904. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 251: Authorities in Society0b950336-0d71-49cf-a611-2693967f5fd6Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFacing the Death of Those You Love Everyone you know and love is going to die someday. You will too, but... the thought of losing everyone else can sometimes be all the more frightening. This is a natural response to the ugly, &quot;unnatural&quot; reality of death, and those feelings of fear are not &quot;wrong&quot; to feel. But, today, Fr. Mike implores you to take heart. There is yet one person who will never leave you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Everyone you know and love is going to die someday. You will too, but... the thought of losing everyone else can sometimes be all the more frightening. This is a natural response to the ugly, &quot;unnatural&quot; reality of death, and those feelings of fear are not &quot;wrong&quot; to feel. But, today, Fr. Mike implores you to take heart. There is yet one person who will never leave you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFacing the Death of Those You Lovef07f695f-16d2-440b-b529-5a1dc72071e9Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFacing the Death of Those You Love Everyone you know and love is going to die someday. You will too, but... the thought of losing everyone else can sometimes be all the more frightening. This is a natural response to the ugly, &quot;unnatural&quot; reality of death, and those feelings of fear are not &quot;wrong&quot; to feel. But, today, Fr. Mike implores you to take heart. There is yet one person who will never leave you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Everyone you know and love is going to die someday. You will too, but... the thought of losing everyone else can sometimes be all the more frightening. This is a natural response to the ugly, &quot;unnatural&quot; reality of death, and those feelings of fear are not &quot;wrong&quot; to feel. But, today, Fr. Mike implores you to take heart. There is yet one person who will never leave you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFacing the Death of Those You Lovec62dd6a0-9759-4e8b-8bf1-73b3df1c2565Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Fine Art of Craft Cigar SmokingToday we sit down with Tomás Baldonado, the owner and mastermind behind Ultimo Cigars. In this illuminating interview, we dive into the age-old question: Is smoking a sin? In addition, Tomás, a Catholic gentleman, shares his captivating life journey into the world of crafting cigars, offering unique insights into the art of cigar making and how he had to overcome many obstacles to get to where he is today, as a business owner who is constantly evolving. Beyond the smoke, the conversation explores the significance of relationships, teaching others how to make cigars and the fine art of pairing cigars with food and beverages. Ultimo Cigars - https://www.ultimocigars.com 🔴 🔴 Help Support Our Need for Professional Studio Equipment and get 3 Months of Free Access to CG+ - https://catholicgentleman.com/support 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we sit down with Tomás Baldonado, the owner and mastermind behind Ultimo Cigars. In this illuminating interview, we dive into the age-old question: Is smoking a sin? In addition, Tomás, a Catholic gentleman, shares his captivating life journey into the world of crafting cigars, offering unique insights into the art of cigar making and how he had to overcome many obstacles to get to where he is today, as a business owner who is constantly evolving. Beyond the smoke, the conversation explores the significance of relationships, teaching others how to make cigars and the fine art of pairing cigars with food and beverages. Ultimo Cigars - https://www.ultimocigars.com 🔴 🔴 Help Support Our Need for Professional Studio Equipment and get 3 Months of Free Access to CG+ - https://catholicgentleman.com/support 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Fine Art of Craft Cigar Smokingce79af65-f882-4452-8e10-148bf4c0adc6Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +00003595https://216.73.216.191/allTags#831 - Psalms 91 – God Almighty Will SaveThis episode is part 69 in a study of the book of Psalms. This is a psalm about the Lord Almighty and talks about the power of God to save us from war, pestilence, and whatever we are afraid of. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 69 in a study of the book of Psalms. This is a psalm about the Lord Almighty and talks about the power of God to save us from war, pestilence, and whatever we are afraid of. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#831 - Psalms 91 – God Almighty Will Save9d842af7-2384-4c31-ad46-f6bcca8cf9cfThu, 07 Sep 2023 09:30:00 +0000663https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Breathing Expert: Breathing Through Your Mouth Can Cause ADHD, Diabetes & Child Sickness! (Must Listen): James NestorThe Breathing Expert: Breathing Through Your Mouth Can Cause ADHD, Diabetes & Child Sickness! (Must Listen): James Nestor Every breathe you take fundamentally impacts all areas of your health and wellbeing. However, 98% of people are breathing incorrectly.  In this new episode Steven sits down with the award-winning author and science journalist James Nestor. In 2020, James released his New York Times and internationally bestselling book, “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art”. It was awarded the prize for Best General Nonfiction Book of 2020 by the American Society of Journalists and Authors, it was a finalist for Best Science Book of 2021 by the Royal Society, and has been translated into 35 languages. In this conversation James and Steven discuss topics, such as: The one breathwork session that changed James’ life How 98% of people are breathing incorrectly  Why we have adapted to breathing incorrectly How human skulls have changed over time The ancient history of breathwork Why you should rethink how you breathe The impact of incorrect breathing Links between breathing and overall health   The damage of mouth breathing  How mouth breathing can lead to diabetes The ways that poor breathing affect sleep How breathing can impact ADHD Why asthma is not a life sentence  How to breathe for a longer life  How having bigger lungs can lead to a longer life Breathing techniques to tackle stress Ways to hack anxiety  How indoor carbon dioxide is impacting intelligence Why millions of children are ill from incorrect breathing  Whether to wear a face mask or not You can purchase James’ book, ‘Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art’, here: https://amzn.to/3FTO50Y You can get yourself a CO2 monitor here: https://amzn.to/47ud6vH Follow James: Instagram: https://bit.ly/45EuVrn  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Breathing Expert: Breathing Through Your Mouth Can Cause ADHD, Diabetes & Child Sickness! (Must Listen): James Nestor Every breathe you take fundamentally impacts all areas of your health and wellbeing. However, 98% of people are breathing incorrectly.  In this new episode Steven sits down with the award-winning author and science journalist James Nestor. In 2020, James released his New York Times and internationally bestselling book, “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art”. It was awarded the prize for Best General Nonfiction Book of 2020 by the American Society of Journalists and Authors, it was a finalist for Best Science Book of 2021 by the Royal Society, and has been translated into 35 languages. In this conversation James and Steven discuss topics, such as: The one breathwork session that changed James’ life How 98% of people are breathing incorrectly  Why we have adapted to breathing incorrectly How human skulls have changed over time The ancient history of breathwork Why you should rethink how you breathe The impact of incorrect breathing Links between breathing and overall health   The damage of mouth breathing  How mouth breathing can lead to diabetes The ways that poor breathing affect sleep How breathing can impact ADHD Why asthma is not a life sentence  How to breathe for a longer life  How having bigger lungs can lead to a longer life Breathing techniques to tackle stress Ways to hack anxiety  How indoor carbon dioxide is impacting intelligence Why millions of children are ill from incorrect breathing  Whether to wear a face mask or not You can purchase James’ book, ‘Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art’, here: https://amzn.to/3FTO50Y You can get yourself a CO2 monitor here: https://amzn.to/47ud6vH Follow James: Instagram: https://bit.ly/45EuVrn  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Breathing Expert: Breathing Through Your Mouth Can Cause ADHD, Diabetes & Child Sickness! (Must Listen): James Nestor036ea0b8-c25c-4328-a01a-34b619292ac7Thu, 07 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +00007154https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2023) Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2023)f2a99480-c2e5-4d8d-99d0-3d78bd646563Thu, 07 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2023) Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2023)66c43d7e-7882-402f-b6da-0991040a4079Thu, 07 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2023) Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2023)3be214b7-9f87-4c0c-8314-979583eaaf34Thu, 07 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2023) Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2023)9b094ab5-1eda-4233-9667-46046f1b196cThu, 07 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Conversion in Society Before we can see outward changes for the good in society, there must be inward conversion in the hearts of its members, so says the Catechism. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that societies are made up of people with both body and soul—and the soul is often overlooked. Because we are broken, there is a “permanent need” for our conversion, and any society that fails to take this into account is doomed to do violence to human dignity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1886-1896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Before we can see outward changes for the good in society, there must be inward conversion in the hearts of its members, so says the Catechism. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that societies are made up of people with both body and soul—and the soul is often overlooked. Because we are broken, there is a “permanent need” for our conversion, and any society that fails to take this into account is doomed to do violence to human dignity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1886-1896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 250: Conversion in Society1cc21299-ebc6-49a4-a33d-7c32d7c6e339Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGuilty as Charged "There has been a lot of note-passing going on lately," announced Mrs. Barnes. "Anyone I see passing a note from now on will stay in at recess." Cam nodded. He had noticed a lot of the kids passing notes too.The next day, Cam watched as Lincoln and Josiah passed notes back and forth. They'd better watch it, he thought, or they're gonna have to stay in for recess. He decided to write a note to warn his friends to be careful.As Cam slipped his note to Josiah, Mrs. Barnes looked up. "Cam, Josiah, and Lincoln--you will all stay in at recess today.""Me?" asked Cam. "What did I do?""I saw you passing a note," said Mrs. Barnes. "You will stay in with the other boys." And so the three boys spent afternoon recess at their desks.That evening, Cam complained about his punishment. "I wrote one note!" he grumbled. "The other guys wrote lots more. It's not fair!""How many notes did Mrs. Barnes say you could write?" asked Dad."Well…none. But I still think she could have let me play outside at least half the time since the others wrote so many more notes than I did!""Even though you only wrote one note, you were guilty as charged, weren't you?" said Dad. "I guess, but I still wasn't as bad as the others," Cam insisted."Your argument reminds me of people who think God should excuse them because they don't think they're as bad as other people they know," said Dad. "The fact is that everyone has sinned, and the Bible says that makes each one of us a sinner guilty before God, no matter how our sins compare to someone else's. You passed a note in class knowing it was against the rules, and you got the punishment you deserved."Cam sighed and propped his head on his elbows. "I guess I did deserve to stay in at recess," he finally admitted. He gave his dad a sideways glance. "You're gonna point out that we don't need to be punished for our sin though, aren't you?" Dad grinned. "I sure am! Even though each one of us deserves that punishment, Jesus died on the cross to save us from it. He took the punishment for our sin so we wouldn't have to!" -Hazel W. Marett

"There has been a lot of note-passing going on lately," announced Mrs. Barnes. "Anyone I see passing a note from now on will stay in at recess." Cam nodded. He had noticed a lot of the kids passing notes too.The next day, Cam watched as Lincoln and Josiah passed notes back and forth. They'd better watch it, he thought, or they're gonna have to stay in for recess. He decided to write a note to warn his friends to be careful.As Cam slipped his note to Josiah, Mrs. Barnes looked up. "Cam, Josiah, and Lincoln--you will all stay in at recess today.""Me?" asked Cam. "What did I do?""I saw you passing a note," said Mrs. Barnes. "You will stay in with the other boys." And so the three boys spent afternoon recess at their desks.That evening, Cam complained about his punishment. "I wrote one note!" he grumbled. "The other guys wrote lots more. It's not fair!""How many notes did Mrs. Barnes say you could write?" asked Dad."Well…none. But I still think she could have let me play outside at least half the time since the others wrote so many more notes than I did!""Even though you only wrote one note, you were guilty as charged, weren't you?" said Dad. "I guess, but I still wasn't as bad as the others," Cam insisted."Your argument reminds me of people who think God should excuse them because they don't think they're as bad as other people they know," said Dad. "The fact is that everyone has sinned, and the Bible says that makes each one of us a sinner guilty before God, no matter how our sins compare to someone else's. You passed a note in class knowing it was against the rules, and you got the punishment you deserved."Cam sighed and propped his head on his elbows. "I guess I did deserve to stay in at recess," he finally admitted. He gave his dad a sideways glance. "You're gonna point out that we don't need to be punished for our sin though, aren't you?" Dad grinned. "I sure am! Even though each one of us deserves that punishment, Jesus died on the cross to save us from it. He took the punishment for our sin so we wouldn't have to!" -Hazel W. Marett

Guilty as Charged b59e5aa9-1775-4820-b6f6-5f62c4b02407Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGuilty as Charged "There has been a lot of note-passing going on lately," announced Mrs. Barnes. "Anyone I see passing a note from now on will stay in at recess." Cam nodded. He had noticed a lot of the kids passing notes too.The next day, Cam watched as Lincoln and Josiah passed notes back and forth. They'd better watch it, he thought, or they're gonna have to stay in for recess. He decided to write a note to warn his friends to be careful.As Cam slipped his note to Josiah, Mrs. Barnes looked up. "Cam, Josiah, and Lincoln--you will all stay in at recess today.""Me?" asked Cam. "What did I do?""I saw you passing a note," said Mrs. Barnes. "You will stay in with the other boys." And so the three boys spent afternoon recess at their desks.That evening, Cam complained about his punishment. "I wrote one note!" he grumbled. "The other guys wrote lots more. It's not fair!""How many notes did Mrs. Barnes say you could write?" asked Dad."Well…none. But I still think she could have let me play outside at least half the time since the others wrote so many more notes than I did!""Even though you only wrote one note, you were guilty as charged, weren't you?" said Dad. "I guess, but I still wasn't as bad as the others," Cam insisted."Your argument reminds me of people who think God should excuse them because they don't think they're as bad as other people they know," said Dad. "The fact is that everyone has sinned, and the Bible says that makes each one of us a sinner guilty before God, no matter how our sins compare to someone else's. You passed a note in class knowing it was against the rules, and you got the punishment you deserved."Cam sighed and propped his head on his elbows. "I guess I did deserve to stay in at recess," he finally admitted. He gave his dad a sideways glance. "You're gonna point out that we don't need to be punished for our sin though, aren't you?" Dad grinned. "I sure am! Even though each one of us deserves that punishment, Jesus died on the cross to save us from it. He took the punishment for our sin so we wouldn't have to!" -Hazel W. Marett

"There has been a lot of note-passing going on lately," announced Mrs. Barnes. "Anyone I see passing a note from now on will stay in at recess." Cam nodded. He had noticed a lot of the kids passing notes too.The next day, Cam watched as Lincoln and Josiah passed notes back and forth. They'd better watch it, he thought, or they're gonna have to stay in for recess. He decided to write a note to warn his friends to be careful.As Cam slipped his note to Josiah, Mrs. Barnes looked up. "Cam, Josiah, and Lincoln--you will all stay in at recess today.""Me?" asked Cam. "What did I do?""I saw you passing a note," said Mrs. Barnes. "You will stay in with the other boys." And so the three boys spent afternoon recess at their desks.That evening, Cam complained about his punishment. "I wrote one note!" he grumbled. "The other guys wrote lots more. It's not fair!""How many notes did Mrs. Barnes say you could write?" asked Dad."Well…none. But I still think she could have let me play outside at least half the time since the others wrote so many more notes than I did!""Even though you only wrote one note, you were guilty as charged, weren't you?" said Dad. "I guess, but I still wasn't as bad as the others," Cam insisted."Your argument reminds me of people who think God should excuse them because they don't think they're as bad as other people they know," said Dad. "The fact is that everyone has sinned, and the Bible says that makes each one of us a sinner guilty before God, no matter how our sins compare to someone else's. You passed a note in class knowing it was against the rules, and you got the punishment you deserved."Cam sighed and propped his head on his elbows. "I guess I did deserve to stay in at recess," he finally admitted. He gave his dad a sideways glance. "You're gonna point out that we don't need to be punished for our sin though, aren't you?" Dad grinned. "I sure am! Even though each one of us deserves that punishment, Jesus died on the cross to save us from it. He took the punishment for our sin so we wouldn't have to!" -Hazel W. Marett

Guilty as Charged fe5375e9-0230-48c3-8e48-ea9e7f63e701Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Conversion in Society Before we can see outward changes for the good in society, there must be inward conversion in the hearts of its members, so says the Catechism. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that societies are made up of people with both body and soul—and the soul is often overlooked. Because we are broken, there is a “permanent need” for our conversion, and any society that fails to take this into account is doomed to do violence to human dignity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1886-1896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Before we can see outward changes for the good in society, there must be inward conversion in the hearts of its members, so says the Catechism. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that societies are made up of people with both body and soul—and the soul is often overlooked. Because we are broken, there is a “permanent need” for our conversion, and any society that fails to take this into account is doomed to do violence to human dignity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1886-1896. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 250: Conversion in Society344ec6e2-4f12-4152-be3c-12441a0906caThu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#502 The Catholic Church and Slavery - Paul KengorEverywhere you will find misconceptions about the Church&#8217;s role in slavery. Even most Catholics do not know the truth about what the Church did, and did not do, regarding slavery. Best-selling author Paul Kengor joins us to share some of the surprising true story. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and one of the things, among the many, that modern people accuse the church of is the accommodation to slavery or maybe even an encouragement of slavery. And so, i…

Everywhere you will find misconceptions about the Church&#8217;s role in slavery. Even most Catholics do not know the truth about what the Church did, and did not do, regarding slavery. Best-selling author Paul Kengor joins us to share some of the surprising true story. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and one of the things, among the many, that modern people accuse the church of is the accommodation to slavery or maybe even an encouragement of slavery. And so, i…

#502 The Catholic Church and Slavery - Paul Kengord550c816-1e79-4b7f-b456-8e6c62500fd2Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#297: Sometimes you Just Need Food and a Nap; Elijah part 61 Kings 19:1-8 As you have followed along with our Elijah series you&#39;ve probably noticed Elijah has been obeying God and doing the right things, but today he gets some scary news from Jezebel and now Elijah says he has had enough. God&#39;s response to Elijah&#39;s cry is beautiful. He doesn&#39;t downplay Elijah&#39;s feelings or scold him. Instead, he sends an angel to provide food and water. When we are hungry and tired, our emotions can run wild. Sometimes it&#39;s those simple provisions of food, water, and rest that seem simple but are exactly what we need for our strength. The kids will hear that Elijah was a real human with real feelings and fears; real needs like food and rest. When we feel like we&#39;ve had enough, we can talk honestly to God just like Elijah did and God will be right there to listen and comfort us too. To connect with me or receive bonus content check out https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 19:1-8 As you have followed along with our Elijah series you&#39;ve probably noticed Elijah has been obeying God and doing the right things, but today he gets some scary news from Jezebel and now Elijah says he has had enough. God&#39;s response to Elijah&#39;s cry is beautiful. He doesn&#39;t downplay Elijah&#39;s feelings or scold him. Instead, he sends an angel to provide food and water. When we are hungry and tired, our emotions can run wild. Sometimes it&#39;s those simple provisions of food, water, and rest that seem simple but are exactly what we need for our strength. The kids will hear that Elijah was a real human with real feelings and fears; real needs like food and rest. When we feel like we&#39;ve had enough, we can talk honestly to God just like Elijah did and God will be right there to listen and comfort us too. To connect with me or receive bonus content check out https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#297: Sometimes you Just Need Food and a Nap; Elijah part 687ac87d0-3a1e-446e-8e3f-f6d4e507f99cWed, 06 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000804https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2023)5fee0213-9840-45e3-9b05-a7257481b490Wed, 06 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2023)46394d03-285e-4365-90c8-9ce9544bd0f6Wed, 06 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2023)0cec3fe5-a9da-4ae2-a540-0a262f73047aWed, 06 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2023)766736bc-3af9-41aa-b6a4-a073b4427cf5Wed, 06 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: The Person in Society Man is made for communion. God created man in his triune image, making us naturally social and communal beings. We learn that various societies weave us together: the family, the state, our professions, and recreational activities, among others. Fr. Mike explains how the Church promotes the principle of subsidiarity to protect the goodness of the various levels of society as each level pursues the common good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1877-1885. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Man is made for communion. God created man in his triune image, making us naturally social and communal beings. We learn that various societies weave us together: the family, the state, our professions, and recreational activities, among others. Fr. Mike explains how the Church promotes the principle of subsidiarity to protect the goodness of the various levels of society as each level pursues the common good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1877-1885. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 249: The Person in Society2ed442bd-e769-4d15-aa08-06ae21594e64Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorth More Than Sparrows "But I'm so scared!" Rebecca's little sister cried."I'm sorry, Cara, but you have to go. You'd better get your shoes on. We leave in fifteen minutes," Rebecca answered.As Cara pulled on her clogs, she asked, "Rebecca, will it hurt very bad?""Well, it will hurt some. When the dentist pulls a tooth, it hurts for a little while. But the pain won't last very long," Rebecca tried to assure her sister.Tears filled Cara's eyes. "Rebecca, I'm really, really scared. Scareder than you've ever been!"Rebecca sat down on the bed. "Cara, do you want to know what you can do to help you not be so afraid?" When Cara nodded, she went on. "Whenever we're afraid, we can trust the Lord. We can pray He will help us remember that He's with us and that we can trust Him!"Cara looked up at her sister. "I thought we prayed to God for big things like when someone is really sick or dying. Are you sure He'd hear my prayer about having a little tooth pulled?""God hears every prayer," Rebecca said as she took her Bible from her desk. "Matthew 10:29-31 says, 'Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.' See, Jesus told us that God even cares for the sparrows. And you're way more important than a sparrow, Cara! God gave His own Son so you could be saved and belong to Him. He loves you and wants you to go to Him for help when you're afraid.""So God hears even the tiniest prayer?" "Yes!""All right," Cara said. "I'll pray and ask God to help me."Cara knelt down beside Rebecca's bed. "Dear God," she prayed, "please help me not be so scared when I go to the dentist. Please help it not hurt a lot. Thank you that I'm worth more than a sparrow. Amen."Just then Mom called, "Girls! It's time to go!"Cara jumped up and turned to Rebecca. "I'm so glad God cares about me!""Me too!" Rebecca answered. -Evie Newton

"But I'm so scared!" Rebecca's little sister cried."I'm sorry, Cara, but you have to go. You'd better get your shoes on. We leave in fifteen minutes," Rebecca answered.As Cara pulled on her clogs, she asked, "Rebecca, will it hurt very bad?""Well, it will hurt some. When the dentist pulls a tooth, it hurts for a little while. But the pain won't last very long," Rebecca tried to assure her sister.Tears filled Cara's eyes. "Rebecca, I'm really, really scared. Scareder than you've ever been!"Rebecca sat down on the bed. "Cara, do you want to know what you can do to help you not be so afraid?" When Cara nodded, she went on. "Whenever we're afraid, we can trust the Lord. We can pray He will help us remember that He's with us and that we can trust Him!"Cara looked up at her sister. "I thought we prayed to God for big things like when someone is really sick or dying. Are you sure He'd hear my prayer about having a little tooth pulled?""God hears every prayer," Rebecca said as she took her Bible from her desk. "Matthew 10:29-31 says, 'Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.' See, Jesus told us that God even cares for the sparrows. And you're way more important than a sparrow, Cara! God gave His own Son so you could be saved and belong to Him. He loves you and wants you to go to Him for help when you're afraid.""So God hears even the tiniest prayer?" "Yes!""All right," Cara said. "I'll pray and ask God to help me."Cara knelt down beside Rebecca's bed. "Dear God," she prayed, "please help me not be so scared when I go to the dentist. Please help it not hurt a lot. Thank you that I'm worth more than a sparrow. Amen."Just then Mom called, "Girls! It's time to go!"Cara jumped up and turned to Rebecca. "I'm so glad God cares about me!""Me too!" Rebecca answered. -Evie Newton

Worth More Than Sparrows 700edd55-9121-42f1-a076-8f36c76ae9c3Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorth More Than Sparrows "But I'm so scared!" Rebecca's little sister cried."I'm sorry, Cara, but you have to go. You'd better get your shoes on. We leave in fifteen minutes," Rebecca answered.As Cara pulled on her clogs, she asked, "Rebecca, will it hurt very bad?""Well, it will hurt some. When the dentist pulls a tooth, it hurts for a little while. But the pain won't last very long," Rebecca tried to assure her sister.Tears filled Cara's eyes. "Rebecca, I'm really, really scared. Scareder than you've ever been!"Rebecca sat down on the bed. "Cara, do you want to know what you can do to help you not be so afraid?" When Cara nodded, she went on. "Whenever we're afraid, we can trust the Lord. We can pray He will help us remember that He's with us and that we can trust Him!"Cara looked up at her sister. "I thought we prayed to God for big things like when someone is really sick or dying. Are you sure He'd hear my prayer about having a little tooth pulled?""God hears every prayer," Rebecca said as she took her Bible from her desk. "Matthew 10:29-31 says, 'Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.' See, Jesus told us that God even cares for the sparrows. And you're way more important than a sparrow, Cara! God gave His own Son so you could be saved and belong to Him. He loves you and wants you to go to Him for help when you're afraid.""So God hears even the tiniest prayer?" "Yes!""All right," Cara said. "I'll pray and ask God to help me."Cara knelt down beside Rebecca's bed. "Dear God," she prayed, "please help me not be so scared when I go to the dentist. Please help it not hurt a lot. Thank you that I'm worth more than a sparrow. Amen."Just then Mom called, "Girls! It's time to go!"Cara jumped up and turned to Rebecca. "I'm so glad God cares about me!""Me too!" Rebecca answered. -Evie Newton

"But I'm so scared!" Rebecca's little sister cried."I'm sorry, Cara, but you have to go. You'd better get your shoes on. We leave in fifteen minutes," Rebecca answered.As Cara pulled on her clogs, she asked, "Rebecca, will it hurt very bad?""Well, it will hurt some. When the dentist pulls a tooth, it hurts for a little while. But the pain won't last very long," Rebecca tried to assure her sister.Tears filled Cara's eyes. "Rebecca, I'm really, really scared. Scareder than you've ever been!"Rebecca sat down on the bed. "Cara, do you want to know what you can do to help you not be so afraid?" When Cara nodded, she went on. "Whenever we're afraid, we can trust the Lord. We can pray He will help us remember that He's with us and that we can trust Him!"Cara looked up at her sister. "I thought we prayed to God for big things like when someone is really sick or dying. Are you sure He'd hear my prayer about having a little tooth pulled?""God hears every prayer," Rebecca said as she took her Bible from her desk. "Matthew 10:29-31 says, 'Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.' See, Jesus told us that God even cares for the sparrows. And you're way more important than a sparrow, Cara! God gave His own Son so you could be saved and belong to Him. He loves you and wants you to go to Him for help when you're afraid.""So God hears even the tiniest prayer?" "Yes!""All right," Cara said. "I'll pray and ask God to help me."Cara knelt down beside Rebecca's bed. "Dear God," she prayed, "please help me not be so scared when I go to the dentist. Please help it not hurt a lot. Thank you that I'm worth more than a sparrow. Amen."Just then Mom called, "Girls! It's time to go!"Cara jumped up and turned to Rebecca. "I'm so glad God cares about me!""Me too!" Rebecca answered. -Evie Newton

Worth More Than Sparrows 6a9423c0-9802-404f-b8a8-99a773b75361Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: The Person in Society Man is made for communion. God created man in his triune image, making us naturally social and communal beings. We learn that various societies weave us together: the family, the state, our professions, and recreational activities, among others. Fr. Mike explains how the Church promotes the principle of subsidiarity to protect the goodness of the various levels of society as each level pursues the common good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1877-1885. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Man is made for communion. God created man in his triune image, making us naturally social and communal beings. We learn that various societies weave us together: the family, the state, our professions, and recreational activities, among others. Fr. Mike explains how the Church promotes the principle of subsidiarity to protect the goodness of the various levels of society as each level pursues the common good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1877-1885. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 249: The Person in Societybdd7b01b-9f7c-4fb0-9436-14362df1b756Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2023) Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2023)377d13d9-4c86-4d8a-9e30-460f250a0a4eTue, 05 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2023) Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2023)141529b7-cac7-406b-8197-1736bb5cfc50Tue, 05 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2023) Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2023)36774bfe-b86f-4a07-a658-748e029bdf21Tue, 05 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2023) Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2023)ad045192-6c46-44cd-a56a-cbb028dc8397Tue, 05 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: The Spread of Sin We close the section on human dignity and goodness by learning how sin engenders vice. Our readings today discuss the proliferation of sin and how capital sins, in particular, lead to vices that can become rooted in a person or society. Fr. Mike reminds us that while sin is a personal act, it is also possible for us to cooperate in and encourage the sins of others. This can lead to the formation of “structures of sin” that lead others down the path of evil and contribute to establishing “social sins.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1865-1876. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We close the section on human dignity and goodness by learning how sin engenders vice. Our readings today discuss the proliferation of sin and how capital sins, in particular, lead to vices that can become rooted in a person or society. Fr. Mike reminds us that while sin is a personal act, it is also possible for us to cooperate in and encourage the sins of others. This can lead to the formation of “structures of sin” that lead others down the path of evil and contribute to establishing “social sins.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1865-1876. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 248: The Spread of Sincc5d5616-d60d-4954-986e-00e81108c9a6Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Beehive "Whoa! Why the long face?" asked Bristol's dad as she came in the back door.Bristol frowned. "I was hoping to get a part in our youth pageant, but instead I have to make props. Carrie got picked for the lead." She saw that her dad was putting on his beekeeper's outfit and quickly changed the subject. "I want to go with you to the beehives!""Okay," Dad said, so Bristol quickly slipped into her own bee suit, and they went out to the hives.At the beehives, Bristol watched as Dad pulled a honeycomb from one of them. "Oh good!" he said. "There obviously are workers in this hive. I'm glad there aren't just queen bees here, aren't you?"Bristol was puzzled. "There's never more than one queen bee in a hive, Dad. You know that.""Yes, well, that's a good thing too. Queen bees don't make honey, and I like honey!" Dad checked each of the remaining hives and took out additional honeycombs. "As it is, you could say each hive is a self-sufficient super-organism."Bristol rolled her eyes. "English, Dad! You know I don't like talking scientifically."Dad chuckled. "How about biblically?""Biblically?" Bristol gave her dad a confused look as they walked toward the house.Dad nodded. "In the beehive, each bee needs to do its job so the whole thing works together efficiently. The bees can't all be drones. They can't all be worker bees either. And they can't all be queens. Each kind of bee is needed. It's that way in the church too--what the Bible calls the body of Christ. Jesus gives Christians different jobs to do so we can work together to share the gospel--the message of hope about what Jesus did to save us--with the world. Even in all the everyday things we do--schoolwork, chores, church service, or whatever--in everything, all kinds of workers are needed."Bristol sighed. "You're talking about our youth pageant, aren't you? You're saying the job of making props is just as important as the lead part, right?" Dad nodded. "By making props, you'll be doing your part to help share the love of Jesus with others.""Okay," Bristol said. "Then I'll be busy as a bee making props!" -Dolores A. Lemieux

"Whoa! Why the long face?" asked Bristol's dad as she came in the back door.Bristol frowned. "I was hoping to get a part in our youth pageant, but instead I have to make props. Carrie got picked for the lead." She saw that her dad was putting on his beekeeper's outfit and quickly changed the subject. "I want to go with you to the beehives!""Okay," Dad said, so Bristol quickly slipped into her own bee suit, and they went out to the hives.At the beehives, Bristol watched as Dad pulled a honeycomb from one of them. "Oh good!" he said. "There obviously are workers in this hive. I'm glad there aren't just queen bees here, aren't you?"Bristol was puzzled. "There's never more than one queen bee in a hive, Dad. You know that.""Yes, well, that's a good thing too. Queen bees don't make honey, and I like honey!" Dad checked each of the remaining hives and took out additional honeycombs. "As it is, you could say each hive is a self-sufficient super-organism."Bristol rolled her eyes. "English, Dad! You know I don't like talking scientifically."Dad chuckled. "How about biblically?""Biblically?" Bristol gave her dad a confused look as they walked toward the house.Dad nodded. "In the beehive, each bee needs to do its job so the whole thing works together efficiently. The bees can't all be drones. They can't all be worker bees either. And they can't all be queens. Each kind of bee is needed. It's that way in the church too--what the Bible calls the body of Christ. Jesus gives Christians different jobs to do so we can work together to share the gospel--the message of hope about what Jesus did to save us--with the world. Even in all the everyday things we do--schoolwork, chores, church service, or whatever--in everything, all kinds of workers are needed."Bristol sighed. "You're talking about our youth pageant, aren't you? You're saying the job of making props is just as important as the lead part, right?" Dad nodded. "By making props, you'll be doing your part to help share the love of Jesus with others.""Okay," Bristol said. "Then I'll be busy as a bee making props!" -Dolores A. Lemieux

The Beehive 468c76a2-96b3-4947-8b2e-b6567afb5332Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Beehive "Whoa! Why the long face?" asked Bristol's dad as she came in the back door.Bristol frowned. "I was hoping to get a part in our youth pageant, but instead I have to make props. Carrie got picked for the lead." She saw that her dad was putting on his beekeeper's outfit and quickly changed the subject. "I want to go with you to the beehives!""Okay," Dad said, so Bristol quickly slipped into her own bee suit, and they went out to the hives.At the beehives, Bristol watched as Dad pulled a honeycomb from one of them. "Oh good!" he said. "There obviously are workers in this hive. I'm glad there aren't just queen bees here, aren't you?"Bristol was puzzled. "There's never more than one queen bee in a hive, Dad. You know that.""Yes, well, that's a good thing too. Queen bees don't make honey, and I like honey!" Dad checked each of the remaining hives and took out additional honeycombs. "As it is, you could say each hive is a self-sufficient super-organism."Bristol rolled her eyes. "English, Dad! You know I don't like talking scientifically."Dad chuckled. "How about biblically?""Biblically?" Bristol gave her dad a confused look as they walked toward the house.Dad nodded. "In the beehive, each bee needs to do its job so the whole thing works together efficiently. The bees can't all be drones. They can't all be worker bees either. And they can't all be queens. Each kind of bee is needed. It's that way in the church too--what the Bible calls the body of Christ. Jesus gives Christians different jobs to do so we can work together to share the gospel--the message of hope about what Jesus did to save us--with the world. Even in all the everyday things we do--schoolwork, chores, church service, or whatever--in everything, all kinds of workers are needed."Bristol sighed. "You're talking about our youth pageant, aren't you? You're saying the job of making props is just as important as the lead part, right?" Dad nodded. "By making props, you'll be doing your part to help share the love of Jesus with others.""Okay," Bristol said. "Then I'll be busy as a bee making props!" -Dolores A. Lemieux

"Whoa! Why the long face?" asked Bristol's dad as she came in the back door.Bristol frowned. "I was hoping to get a part in our youth pageant, but instead I have to make props. Carrie got picked for the lead." She saw that her dad was putting on his beekeeper's outfit and quickly changed the subject. "I want to go with you to the beehives!""Okay," Dad said, so Bristol quickly slipped into her own bee suit, and they went out to the hives.At the beehives, Bristol watched as Dad pulled a honeycomb from one of them. "Oh good!" he said. "There obviously are workers in this hive. I'm glad there aren't just queen bees here, aren't you?"Bristol was puzzled. "There's never more than one queen bee in a hive, Dad. You know that.""Yes, well, that's a good thing too. Queen bees don't make honey, and I like honey!" Dad checked each of the remaining hives and took out additional honeycombs. "As it is, you could say each hive is a self-sufficient super-organism."Bristol rolled her eyes. "English, Dad! You know I don't like talking scientifically."Dad chuckled. "How about biblically?""Biblically?" Bristol gave her dad a confused look as they walked toward the house.Dad nodded. "In the beehive, each bee needs to do its job so the whole thing works together efficiently. The bees can't all be drones. They can't all be worker bees either. And they can't all be queens. Each kind of bee is needed. It's that way in the church too--what the Bible calls the body of Christ. Jesus gives Christians different jobs to do so we can work together to share the gospel--the message of hope about what Jesus did to save us--with the world. Even in all the everyday things we do--schoolwork, chores, church service, or whatever--in everything, all kinds of workers are needed."Bristol sighed. "You're talking about our youth pageant, aren't you? You're saying the job of making props is just as important as the lead part, right?" Dad nodded. "By making props, you'll be doing your part to help share the love of Jesus with others.""Okay," Bristol said. "Then I'll be busy as a bee making props!" -Dolores A. Lemieux

The Beehive f2f7e60a-aaf0-4ef2-92b2-ee7cfa9e607cTue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: The Spread of Sin We close the section on human dignity and goodness by learning how sin engenders vice. Our readings today discuss the proliferation of sin and how capital sins, in particular, lead to vices that can become rooted in a person or society. Fr. Mike reminds us that while sin is a personal act, it is also possible for us to cooperate in and encourage the sins of others. This can lead to the formation of “structures of sin” that lead others down the path of evil and contribute to establishing “social sins.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1865-1876. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We close the section on human dignity and goodness by learning how sin engenders vice. Our readings today discuss the proliferation of sin and how capital sins, in particular, lead to vices that can become rooted in a person or society. Fr. Mike reminds us that while sin is a personal act, it is also possible for us to cooperate in and encourage the sins of others. This can lead to the formation of “structures of sin” that lead others down the path of evil and contribute to establishing “social sins.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1865-1876. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 248: The Spread of Sin1d133f6b-4703-4038-9d4c-2fa920ee4a5cTue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGoogle DeepMind Co-founder: AI Could Release A Deadly Virus - It’s Getting More Threatening! Mustafa SuleymanAI is going to change everything, but can we control AI or will AI control us? In this new episode Steven sits down with AI pioneer and co-founder of DeepMind, Mustafa Suleyman CBE. In 2010, Mustafa co-founded the British Artificial Intelligence company DeepMind. Four years later DeepMind was bought by Google, and Mustafa became its Head of Applied AI. Later in 2019, Mustafa left DeepMind to work for Google, and in 2022 he left Google to co-found the startup, Inflection AI. The goal of Inflection AI is to use AI in order to help humans speak with computers, and in 2023 they released ‘Pi’, a personal AI chatbot. In this conversation Mustafa and Steven discuss topics, such as: His strict religious childhood Dropping out of Oxford University Helped to found DeepMind The core goal of DeepMind How intelligence can be defined as information processing and prediction. The history of previous groundbreaking technologies How technological changes come in waves AI's potential to advance civilisation What the world will look like in 2050 How AI will develop alongside other technologies such as biotechnology The race to create more powerful AI Making AI a tool that works for humans His aim of creating personal AI The chances of AI getting out of control The limitations of AI How AI could be exploited by criminals How we cannot have a short term mentality about AI The responsibility of AI creators His thoughts on the chances of containing AI The problems to containing or slowing down AI The need for a global containment policy on AI Lessons from WW2 we can use in tackling AI You can purchase Mustafa’s book, ‘The Coming Wave’, here: https://bit.ly/3Laizip Follow Mustafa: Twitter: https://bit.ly/45uFz3T Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI is going to change everything, but can we control AI or will AI control us? In this new episode Steven sits down with AI pioneer and co-founder of DeepMind, Mustafa Suleyman CBE. In 2010, Mustafa co-founded the British Artificial Intelligence company DeepMind. Four years later DeepMind was bought by Google, and Mustafa became its Head of Applied AI. Later in 2019, Mustafa left DeepMind to work for Google, and in 2022 he left Google to co-found the startup, Inflection AI. The goal of Inflection AI is to use AI in order to help humans speak with computers, and in 2023 they released ‘Pi’, a personal AI chatbot. In this conversation Mustafa and Steven discuss topics, such as: His strict religious childhood Dropping out of Oxford University Helped to found DeepMind The core goal of DeepMind How intelligence can be defined as information processing and prediction. The history of previous groundbreaking technologies How technological changes come in waves AI's potential to advance civilisation What the world will look like in 2050 How AI will develop alongside other technologies such as biotechnology The race to create more powerful AI Making AI a tool that works for humans His aim of creating personal AI The chances of AI getting out of control The limitations of AI How AI could be exploited by criminals How we cannot have a short term mentality about AI The responsibility of AI creators His thoughts on the chances of containing AI The problems to containing or slowing down AI The need for a global containment policy on AI Lessons from WW2 we can use in tackling AI You can purchase Mustafa’s book, ‘The Coming Wave’, here: https://bit.ly/3Laizip Follow Mustafa: Twitter: https://bit.ly/45uFz3T Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullGoogle DeepMind Co-founder: AI Could Release A Deadly Virus - It’s Getting More Threatening! Mustafa Suleyman17df2038-c8da-4c3e-8753-9df0afaf2359Mon, 04 Sep 2023 07:15:00 +00006436https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: True Repentance (2023) Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 247: True Repentance (2023)8f213424-793a-4b29-b421-df73d56eb3f4Mon, 04 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: True Repentance (2023) Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 247: True Repentance (2023)ab90340b-2801-452b-86f2-a1af678e65f8Mon, 04 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: True Repentance (2023) Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 247: True Repentance (2023)ba76b85d-a72a-4406-9196-411be9d75c97Mon, 04 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: True Repentance (2023) Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 247: True Repentance (2023)c1ea6731-57cf-4318-8e3c-7c60b301865eMon, 04 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: The Weight of Sin We can consider the variety of sins in light of their gravity or seriousness. In doing so, we see that some sins weaken charity while others destroy it. The first we call venial sins, the second mortal. Our very freedom makes possible this rejection of God. Yet, God’s mercy has no limits. God can and will forgive every sin of which we repent. Fr. Mike invites all listeners to seek this forgiveness and go to Confession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1854-1864 This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We can consider the variety of sins in light of their gravity or seriousness. In doing so, we see that some sins weaken charity while others destroy it. The first we call venial sins, the second mortal. Our very freedom makes possible this rejection of God. Yet, God’s mercy has no limits. God can and will forgive every sin of which we repent. Fr. Mike invites all listeners to seek this forgiveness and go to Confession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1854-1864 This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 247: The Weight of Sin5b490eac-41b6-492b-b983-9468e885c190Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Right TreasureMiles dreamed about the hoverboard he was saving up for as he raked leaves in his grandmother's yard. His dad had agreed to pay him for his help since Grandma couldn't rake them herself, and Miles was brainstorming more ways to earn some extra money. Maybe some of his neighbors would pay him to rake their leaves.Just then, he noticed a large hole in the base of a big tree. "Look, Dad!" he called as he knelt to peer inside. "I never noticed this before. This would be a good place to hide stuff."Dad walked over to look. "Maybe there's a cache of jewels or a sack of stolen money inside," he teased. He poked his rake into the hole, and they heard a scraping sound as the rake hit a metal object."Something is hidden in there!" exclaimed Miles. Plunging his hand inside the cavity, he felt around and finally pulled out a small box. "Wow! A real treasure chest! I wonder who put it there." Miles eagerly opened the old box and looked inside. He felt a pang of disappointment when the treasure turned out to be a soggy pair of shoelaces, a rusty pocketknife, and a moldy book about fishing."Somebody must have hidden these things and then forgot about them," said Dad. "Now look at them. I hope whoever stored these here put most of their treasures in a better place.""Yeah. Somewhere they won't get ruined, like in a closet or one of those safe deposit boxes at the bank.""I was thinking of an even better place than that," said Dad. "Jesus said we should store our treasures in heaven, where they'll never be ruined or stolen." Dad shook his head. "We often put so much emphasis on material things like houses and clothes and cars…"And hoverboards, thought Miles. "We need to remember those things won't last," said Dad. "The only treasure that lasts is found in Jesus--being saved from sin and having a relationship with Him for all eternity." Miles nodded as he looked at the rusty pocketknife. I still want a hoverboard, he thought. But I'm glad I already have what really matters--treasure in heaven. He put the box back into the hole in the tree and picked up his rake. -Ellen C. Orr

Miles dreamed about the hoverboard he was saving up for as he raked leaves in his grandmother's yard. His dad had agreed to pay him for his help since Grandma couldn't rake them herself, and Miles was brainstorming more ways to earn some extra money. Maybe some of his neighbors would pay him to rake their leaves.Just then, he noticed a large hole in the base of a big tree. "Look, Dad!" he called as he knelt to peer inside. "I never noticed this before. This would be a good place to hide stuff."Dad walked over to look. "Maybe there's a cache of jewels or a sack of stolen money inside," he teased. He poked his rake into the hole, and they heard a scraping sound as the rake hit a metal object."Something is hidden in there!" exclaimed Miles. Plunging his hand inside the cavity, he felt around and finally pulled out a small box. "Wow! A real treasure chest! I wonder who put it there." Miles eagerly opened the old box and looked inside. He felt a pang of disappointment when the treasure turned out to be a soggy pair of shoelaces, a rusty pocketknife, and a moldy book about fishing."Somebody must have hidden these things and then forgot about them," said Dad. "Now look at them. I hope whoever stored these here put most of their treasures in a better place.""Yeah. Somewhere they won't get ruined, like in a closet or one of those safe deposit boxes at the bank.""I was thinking of an even better place than that," said Dad. "Jesus said we should store our treasures in heaven, where they'll never be ruined or stolen." Dad shook his head. "We often put so much emphasis on material things like houses and clothes and cars…"And hoverboards, thought Miles. "We need to remember those things won't last," said Dad. "The only treasure that lasts is found in Jesus--being saved from sin and having a relationship with Him for all eternity." Miles nodded as he looked at the rusty pocketknife. I still want a hoverboard, he thought. But I'm glad I already have what really matters--treasure in heaven. He put the box back into the hole in the tree and picked up his rake. -Ellen C. Orr

The Right Treasurebeef7bc5-cd10-41d0-a0ea-3ec746ddb957Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Right TreasureMiles dreamed about the hoverboard he was saving up for as he raked leaves in his grandmother's yard. His dad had agreed to pay him for his help since Grandma couldn't rake them herself, and Miles was brainstorming more ways to earn some extra money. Maybe some of his neighbors would pay him to rake their leaves.Just then, he noticed a large hole in the base of a big tree. "Look, Dad!" he called as he knelt to peer inside. "I never noticed this before. This would be a good place to hide stuff."Dad walked over to look. "Maybe there's a cache of jewels or a sack of stolen money inside," he teased. He poked his rake into the hole, and they heard a scraping sound as the rake hit a metal object."Something is hidden in there!" exclaimed Miles. Plunging his hand inside the cavity, he felt around and finally pulled out a small box. "Wow! A real treasure chest! I wonder who put it there." Miles eagerly opened the old box and looked inside. He felt a pang of disappointment when the treasure turned out to be a soggy pair of shoelaces, a rusty pocketknife, and a moldy book about fishing."Somebody must have hidden these things and then forgot about them," said Dad. "Now look at them. I hope whoever stored these here put most of their treasures in a better place.""Yeah. Somewhere they won't get ruined, like in a closet or one of those safe deposit boxes at the bank.""I was thinking of an even better place than that," said Dad. "Jesus said we should store our treasures in heaven, where they'll never be ruined or stolen." Dad shook his head. "We often put so much emphasis on material things like houses and clothes and cars…"And hoverboards, thought Miles. "We need to remember those things won't last," said Dad. "The only treasure that lasts is found in Jesus--being saved from sin and having a relationship with Him for all eternity." Miles nodded as he looked at the rusty pocketknife. I still want a hoverboard, he thought. But I'm glad I already have what really matters--treasure in heaven. He put the box back into the hole in the tree and picked up his rake. -Ellen C. Orr

Miles dreamed about the hoverboard he was saving up for as he raked leaves in his grandmother's yard. His dad had agreed to pay him for his help since Grandma couldn't rake them herself, and Miles was brainstorming more ways to earn some extra money. Maybe some of his neighbors would pay him to rake their leaves.Just then, he noticed a large hole in the base of a big tree. "Look, Dad!" he called as he knelt to peer inside. "I never noticed this before. This would be a good place to hide stuff."Dad walked over to look. "Maybe there's a cache of jewels or a sack of stolen money inside," he teased. He poked his rake into the hole, and they heard a scraping sound as the rake hit a metal object."Something is hidden in there!" exclaimed Miles. Plunging his hand inside the cavity, he felt around and finally pulled out a small box. "Wow! A real treasure chest! I wonder who put it there." Miles eagerly opened the old box and looked inside. He felt a pang of disappointment when the treasure turned out to be a soggy pair of shoelaces, a rusty pocketknife, and a moldy book about fishing."Somebody must have hidden these things and then forgot about them," said Dad. "Now look at them. I hope whoever stored these here put most of their treasures in a better place.""Yeah. Somewhere they won't get ruined, like in a closet or one of those safe deposit boxes at the bank.""I was thinking of an even better place than that," said Dad. "Jesus said we should store our treasures in heaven, where they'll never be ruined or stolen." Dad shook his head. "We often put so much emphasis on material things like houses and clothes and cars…"And hoverboards, thought Miles. "We need to remember those things won't last," said Dad. "The only treasure that lasts is found in Jesus--being saved from sin and having a relationship with Him for all eternity." Miles nodded as he looked at the rusty pocketknife. I still want a hoverboard, he thought. But I'm glad I already have what really matters--treasure in heaven. He put the box back into the hole in the tree and picked up his rake. -Ellen C. Orr

The Right Treasure69e766db-3c3c-4781-894f-06497656fe67Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: The Weight of Sin We can consider the variety of sins in light of their gravity or seriousness. In doing so, we see that some sins weaken charity while others destroy it. The first we call venial sins, the second mortal. Our very freedom makes possible this rejection of God. Yet, God’s mercy has no limits. God can and will forgive every sin of which we repent. Fr. Mike invites all listeners to seek this forgiveness and go to Confession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1854-1864 This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We can consider the variety of sins in light of their gravity or seriousness. In doing so, we see that some sins weaken charity while others destroy it. The first we call venial sins, the second mortal. Our very freedom makes possible this rejection of God. Yet, God’s mercy has no limits. God can and will forgive every sin of which we repent. Fr. Mike invites all listeners to seek this forgiveness and go to Confession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1854-1864 This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 247: The Weight of Sinc59cbe0c-b1ff-444d-a232-bb3b5902f04cMon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2023) In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2023)bbcf93dd-aa2e-4e5f-a6ff-300b0b8ea446Sun, 03 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2023) In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2023)e81e42cb-6645-4957-9c42-92a263d8a55aSun, 03 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2023) In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2023)cca5ae6f-5201-4c9b-9684-18390961631aSun, 03 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2023) In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2023)5cd0eeed-c157-4d93-afc3-9caa85265d39Sun, 03 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Mercy and the Mystery of Sin Jesus reveals God’s offer of loving mercy to sinners. To accept this gift, we must identify and admit our failings. Recognizing our sins enables us to further cooperate in our redemption. Sin can be understood and categorized in several ways, but every sin wounds our nature and damages our relationships with God and neighbor. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1846-1853. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus reveals God’s offer of loving mercy to sinners. To accept this gift, we must identify and admit our failings. Recognizing our sins enables us to further cooperate in our redemption. Sin can be understood and categorized in several ways, but every sin wounds our nature and damages our relationships with God and neighbor. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1846-1853. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 246: Mercy and the Mystery of Sine0de36ce-b942-49cb-8d34-f1507c23422cSun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCassidy’s Questions"There you are!" Miss Jayla called brightly as Cassidy joined the other kids. Normally one of the first to arrive, Cassidy had been late to children's church that morning. She had tripped on the stairs while walking to class, and some of the kids had laughed at her. Embarrassed, Cassidy had sought a few minutes of alone time in the bathroom.Now, she plodded to her seat, where the day's activities dragged by as Cassidy waited to ask Miss Jayla the questions whirling in her mind."What's going on, Cassidy? You look troubled," Miss Jayla said when most of the kids had been picked up at the end of the morning."I need to ask you something. I know I could talk to my foster mom, but I don't want her to get mad at me." "Let's sit down." Miss Jayla directed them to bean bags by the door so she could watch for other parents arriving. "I need to know how God punishes us," Cassidy began. "I want to know if God is punishing me if I bump into a table and hurt myself. Or when I stub my toe. Or today…I stumbled on the steps. Does God let me get hurt because I did something bad?""I'm glad you asked! No, God doesn't let you trip on stairs or bang into a table to punish you, sweetie. Sometimes accidents happen. But those are not punishments for things we do wrong. Do you remember who Jesus is, Cassidy?""Jesus is God's Son who came down to earth, died on a cross, then returned to life," Cassidy answered. Miss Jayla nodded. "Do you know the reason He died?" Cassidy shrugged."Wrong things we do--what the Bible calls sin--must be punished because our sins go against what God says is good," Miss Jayla explained. "But God wanted to save us from that punishment, which is death and separation from Him. So He sent Jesus, who lived a perfect life, to take our place and pay for our sins so we can be forgiven." Miss Jayla smiled at Cassidy. "That's how much He loves us."Cassidy took a moment to think about that. "If Jesus died so I could be forgiven, I want to ask Him to pay for my sins too!" -Allison Wilson Lee

"There you are!" Miss Jayla called brightly as Cassidy joined the other kids. Normally one of the first to arrive, Cassidy had been late to children's church that morning. She had tripped on the stairs while walking to class, and some of the kids had laughed at her. Embarrassed, Cassidy had sought a few minutes of alone time in the bathroom.Now, she plodded to her seat, where the day's activities dragged by as Cassidy waited to ask Miss Jayla the questions whirling in her mind."What's going on, Cassidy? You look troubled," Miss Jayla said when most of the kids had been picked up at the end of the morning."I need to ask you something. I know I could talk to my foster mom, but I don't want her to get mad at me." "Let's sit down." Miss Jayla directed them to bean bags by the door so she could watch for other parents arriving. "I need to know how God punishes us," Cassidy began. "I want to know if God is punishing me if I bump into a table and hurt myself. Or when I stub my toe. Or today…I stumbled on the steps. Does God let me get hurt because I did something bad?""I'm glad you asked! No, God doesn't let you trip on stairs or bang into a table to punish you, sweetie. Sometimes accidents happen. But those are not punishments for things we do wrong. Do you remember who Jesus is, Cassidy?""Jesus is God's Son who came down to earth, died on a cross, then returned to life," Cassidy answered. Miss Jayla nodded. "Do you know the reason He died?" Cassidy shrugged."Wrong things we do--what the Bible calls sin--must be punished because our sins go against what God says is good," Miss Jayla explained. "But God wanted to save us from that punishment, which is death and separation from Him. So He sent Jesus, who lived a perfect life, to take our place and pay for our sins so we can be forgiven." Miss Jayla smiled at Cassidy. "That's how much He loves us."Cassidy took a moment to think about that. "If Jesus died so I could be forgiven, I want to ask Him to pay for my sins too!" -Allison Wilson Lee

Cassidy’s Questionsb1692076-6ae1-481c-9de3-31e0f7a7941bSun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCassidy’s Questions"There you are!" Miss Jayla called brightly as Cassidy joined the other kids. Normally one of the first to arrive, Cassidy had been late to children's church that morning. She had tripped on the stairs while walking to class, and some of the kids had laughed at her. Embarrassed, Cassidy had sought a few minutes of alone time in the bathroom.Now, she plodded to her seat, where the day's activities dragged by as Cassidy waited to ask Miss Jayla the questions whirling in her mind."What's going on, Cassidy? You look troubled," Miss Jayla said when most of the kids had been picked up at the end of the morning."I need to ask you something. I know I could talk to my foster mom, but I don't want her to get mad at me." "Let's sit down." Miss Jayla directed them to bean bags by the door so she could watch for other parents arriving. "I need to know how God punishes us," Cassidy began. "I want to know if God is punishing me if I bump into a table and hurt myself. Or when I stub my toe. Or today…I stumbled on the steps. Does God let me get hurt because I did something bad?""I'm glad you asked! No, God doesn't let you trip on stairs or bang into a table to punish you, sweetie. Sometimes accidents happen. But those are not punishments for things we do wrong. Do you remember who Jesus is, Cassidy?""Jesus is God's Son who came down to earth, died on a cross, then returned to life," Cassidy answered. Miss Jayla nodded. "Do you know the reason He died?" Cassidy shrugged."Wrong things we do--what the Bible calls sin--must be punished because our sins go against what God says is good," Miss Jayla explained. "But God wanted to save us from that punishment, which is death and separation from Him. So He sent Jesus, who lived a perfect life, to take our place and pay for our sins so we can be forgiven." Miss Jayla smiled at Cassidy. "That's how much He loves us."Cassidy took a moment to think about that. "If Jesus died so I could be forgiven, I want to ask Him to pay for my sins too!" -Allison Wilson Lee

"There you are!" Miss Jayla called brightly as Cassidy joined the other kids. Normally one of the first to arrive, Cassidy had been late to children's church that morning. She had tripped on the stairs while walking to class, and some of the kids had laughed at her. Embarrassed, Cassidy had sought a few minutes of alone time in the bathroom.Now, she plodded to her seat, where the day's activities dragged by as Cassidy waited to ask Miss Jayla the questions whirling in her mind."What's going on, Cassidy? You look troubled," Miss Jayla said when most of the kids had been picked up at the end of the morning."I need to ask you something. I know I could talk to my foster mom, but I don't want her to get mad at me." "Let's sit down." Miss Jayla directed them to bean bags by the door so she could watch for other parents arriving. "I need to know how God punishes us," Cassidy began. "I want to know if God is punishing me if I bump into a table and hurt myself. Or when I stub my toe. Or today…I stumbled on the steps. Does God let me get hurt because I did something bad?""I'm glad you asked! No, God doesn't let you trip on stairs or bang into a table to punish you, sweetie. Sometimes accidents happen. But those are not punishments for things we do wrong. Do you remember who Jesus is, Cassidy?""Jesus is God's Son who came down to earth, died on a cross, then returned to life," Cassidy answered. Miss Jayla nodded. "Do you know the reason He died?" Cassidy shrugged."Wrong things we do--what the Bible calls sin--must be punished because our sins go against what God says is good," Miss Jayla explained. "But God wanted to save us from that punishment, which is death and separation from Him. So He sent Jesus, who lived a perfect life, to take our place and pay for our sins so we can be forgiven." Miss Jayla smiled at Cassidy. "That's how much He loves us."Cassidy took a moment to think about that. "If Jesus died so I could be forgiven, I want to ask Him to pay for my sins too!" -Allison Wilson Lee

Cassidy’s Questions62dd0303-1df4-4947-a5f1-3efa37d6d33fSun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Mercy and the Mystery of Sin Jesus reveals God’s offer of loving mercy to sinners. To accept this gift, we must identify and admit our failings. Recognizing our sins enables us to further cooperate in our redemption. Sin can be understood and categorized in several ways, but every sin wounds our nature and damages our relationships with God and neighbor. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1846-1853. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus reveals God’s offer of loving mercy to sinners. To accept this gift, we must identify and admit our failings. Recognizing our sins enables us to further cooperate in our redemption. Sin can be understood and categorized in several ways, but every sin wounds our nature and damages our relationships with God and neighbor. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1846-1853. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 246: Mercy and the Mystery of Sin34961252-915d-4564-9a20-94b1f8645dbdSun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags9/3/23 Deny Yourself Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time "No" paves the way for "yes". Jesus gives us the conditions for discipleship. We must deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. But what does it really mean to deny ourself? And how can this giant "no" pave the way for an even greater "yes"?Mass Readings from September 3, 2023:Jeremiah 20:7-9Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time "No" paves the way for "yes". Jesus gives us the conditions for discipleship. We must deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. But what does it really mean to deny ourself? And how can this giant "no" pave the way for an even greater "yes"?Mass Readings from September 3, 2023:Jeremiah 20:7-9Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27

full9/3/23 Deny Yourself5342cd1d-55df-462d-92d9-5a572be6675bSat, 02 Sep 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags9/3/23 Deny Yourself Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time "No" paves the way for "yes". Jesus gives us the conditions for discipleship. We must deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. But what does it really mean to deny ourself? And how can this giant "no" pave the way for an even greater "yes"?Mass Readings from September 3, 2023:Jeremiah 20:7-9Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time "No" paves the way for "yes". Jesus gives us the conditions for discipleship. We must deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. But what does it really mean to deny ourself? And how can this giant "no" pave the way for an even greater "yes"?Mass Readings from September 3, 2023:Jeremiah 20:7-9Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27

full9/3/23 Deny Yourselfd72f2d0c-2ed7-4edd-8bdf-3d83ba95dadfSat, 02 Sep 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags9/3/23 Deny Yourself Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time "No" paves the way for "yes". Jesus gives us the conditions for discipleship. We must deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. But what does it really mean to deny ourself? And how can this giant "no" pave the way for an even greater "yes"?Mass Readings from September 3, 2023:Jeremiah 20:7-9Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time "No" paves the way for "yes". Jesus gives us the conditions for discipleship. We must deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. But what does it really mean to deny ourself? And how can this giant "no" pave the way for an even greater "yes"?Mass Readings from September 3, 2023:Jeremiah 20:7-9Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27

full9/3/23 Deny Yourselfe3bd2375-01ee-4f33-8af9-cd384e77cab2Sat, 02 Sep 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2023) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2023)d97cb733-b330-41f0-8e54-5538a6c9810eSat, 02 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2023) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2023)a8c9d32c-4a68-4df6-9e18-d4c058f0ebe1Sat, 02 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2023) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2023)50612854-19fe-467e-9e7e-f53240e0291aSat, 02 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2023) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2023)c2b65202-186d-4f04-ad80-775531808e72Sat, 02 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPurpose | Girls Gone BibleGGB:) hi beautiful people. happy friday, we hope you had an incredible week! this weeks episode is on PURPOSE. “what is my purpose” is a question that absolutely plagues people. we dive into what purpose is, how lacking purpose is a result of so many mental health issues, and how to figure out what God’s purpose for you is. we tell stories on how a lack of purpose has negatively affected us in the past and stories on how we walked into our God given purpose and it saved us. the true meaning of life is to know Jesus, and to make Him known. your calling isn’t the job, or the relationship, or the money &amp; status. being in relationship with Jesus is your calling. all the other stuff falls into place when you realize you were created with a PURPOSE and that purpose is to know the One True Living God. we love you so much. Jesus loves you the most. -Ang &amp; Ari Only One Life - By C.T. Studd Two little lines I heard one day, Traveling along life’s busy way; Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart; Only one life, ’twill soon be past,  Only what’s done for Christ will last. Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done; Then, in ‘that day’ my Lord to meet, And stand before His Judgement seat; Only one life,’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

GGB:) hi beautiful people. happy friday, we hope you had an incredible week! this weeks episode is on PURPOSE. “what is my purpose” is a question that absolutely plagues people. we dive into what purpose is, how lacking purpose is a result of so many mental health issues, and how to figure out what God’s purpose for you is. we tell stories on how a lack of purpose has negatively affected us in the past and stories on how we walked into our God given purpose and it saved us. the true meaning of life is to know Jesus, and to make Him known. your calling isn’t the job, or the relationship, or the money &amp; status. being in relationship with Jesus is your calling. all the other stuff falls into place when you realize you were created with a PURPOSE and that purpose is to know the One True Living God. we love you so much. Jesus loves you the most. -Ang &amp; Ari Only One Life - By C.T. Studd Two little lines I heard one day, Traveling along life’s busy way; Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart; Only one life, ’twill soon be past,  Only what’s done for Christ will last. Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done; Then, in ‘that day’ my Lord to meet, And stand before His Judgement seat; Only one life,’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullPurpose | Girls Gone Bible48951907-549f-4fbb-bdca-9f80803f6daaSat, 02 Sep 2023 00:42:53 +00003509https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit As we end our exploration of the virtues, we learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts perfect our virtues and increase our ability to respond to God’s guidance and inspiration. The fruits of the Holy Spirit perfect us, are signs of a life lived in the Spirit, and are “the first fruits of eternal glory,” as the Catechism tells us. Our cooperation with the Holy Spirit sustains and perfects our moral life, enabling us to live a more full and joyful life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1830-1845. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we end our exploration of the virtues, we learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts perfect our virtues and increase our ability to respond to God’s guidance and inspiration. The fruits of the Holy Spirit perfect us, are signs of a life lived in the Spirit, and are “the first fruits of eternal glory,” as the Catechism tells us. Our cooperation with the Holy Spirit sustains and perfects our moral life, enabling us to live a more full and joyful life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1830-1845. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 245: Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spiritfc7e5e0c-ed0b-40dc-868e-446ec70f3ca1Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod with YouKenna wrapped her arms around Milo, her orange tabby cat. A single tear slipped onto her kitty's furry face. Kenna felt more tears inside her, but she was tired from crying every day for the past week, and she didn't know if any more tears would come. "God, I miss my Mom. Why did you take her to heaven?" Kenna's whispered words hung in the air.Mom had been sick for a couple of weeks, and everyone had been praying. Even when she went to the hospital, Kenna had been a little scared, but she really thought her mom would come home. "I feel so alone." Kenna rubbed her cheek against Milo's soft fur. She thought about her mom's smile--so bright, always full of joy, even when she had to go through her many surgeries over the years. Kenna remembered her mom reading the Bible to her just a few months back. "Kenna-girl, do you know how much God loves you?" Mom had cupped Kenna's face in her hands. "I want you to remember that He is always with you. What did we just read in John chapter fourteen about how we know God is with us?" "He gave us the Holy Spirit." "That's right! Because you belong to Jesus, you have the Holy Spirit in you to be with you and remind you of everything He has said. He will never leave you, and He gives you His peace." Kenna pulled out her pink Bible and found John 14. She read verse 18--I will not leave you as orphans. "God, I feel so alone because I really miss my mom. Will you keep reminding me of what You say--that You will never leave me? I'm not an orphan because I have You. Will you give my mom a big hug from me and tell her I'm going to shine my light for You just like she did?" Kenna hugged her cat close. "Milo, I'm sad Mom isn't here anymore, but I have hope because I know she's in heaven with Jesus, and He promises He'll never leave either one of us." Kenna scratched Milo's chin as he purred. "One day, I will see Mom again and give her the biggest hug ever! I may feel alone right now, but I know Jesus is with me." -Savannah Coleman

Kenna wrapped her arms around Milo, her orange tabby cat. A single tear slipped onto her kitty's furry face. Kenna felt more tears inside her, but she was tired from crying every day for the past week, and she didn't know if any more tears would come. "God, I miss my Mom. Why did you take her to heaven?" Kenna's whispered words hung in the air.Mom had been sick for a couple of weeks, and everyone had been praying. Even when she went to the hospital, Kenna had been a little scared, but she really thought her mom would come home. "I feel so alone." Kenna rubbed her cheek against Milo's soft fur. She thought about her mom's smile--so bright, always full of joy, even when she had to go through her many surgeries over the years. Kenna remembered her mom reading the Bible to her just a few months back. "Kenna-girl, do you know how much God loves you?" Mom had cupped Kenna's face in her hands. "I want you to remember that He is always with you. What did we just read in John chapter fourteen about how we know God is with us?" "He gave us the Holy Spirit." "That's right! Because you belong to Jesus, you have the Holy Spirit in you to be with you and remind you of everything He has said. He will never leave you, and He gives you His peace." Kenna pulled out her pink Bible and found John 14. She read verse 18--I will not leave you as orphans. "God, I feel so alone because I really miss my mom. Will you keep reminding me of what You say--that You will never leave me? I'm not an orphan because I have You. Will you give my mom a big hug from me and tell her I'm going to shine my light for You just like she did?" Kenna hugged her cat close. "Milo, I'm sad Mom isn't here anymore, but I have hope because I know she's in heaven with Jesus, and He promises He'll never leave either one of us." Kenna scratched Milo's chin as he purred. "One day, I will see Mom again and give her the biggest hug ever! I may feel alone right now, but I know Jesus is with me." -Savannah Coleman

God with Youaa050585-d9e2-48c1-9376-7281608df01fSat, 02 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod with YouKenna wrapped her arms around Milo, her orange tabby cat. A single tear slipped onto her kitty's furry face. Kenna felt more tears inside her, but she was tired from crying every day for the past week, and she didn't know if any more tears would come. "God, I miss my Mom. Why did you take her to heaven?" Kenna's whispered words hung in the air.Mom had been sick for a couple of weeks, and everyone had been praying. Even when she went to the hospital, Kenna had been a little scared, but she really thought her mom would come home. "I feel so alone." Kenna rubbed her cheek against Milo's soft fur. She thought about her mom's smile--so bright, always full of joy, even when she had to go through her many surgeries over the years. Kenna remembered her mom reading the Bible to her just a few months back. "Kenna-girl, do you know how much God loves you?" Mom had cupped Kenna's face in her hands. "I want you to remember that He is always with you. What did we just read in John chapter fourteen about how we know God is with us?" "He gave us the Holy Spirit." "That's right! Because you belong to Jesus, you have the Holy Spirit in you to be with you and remind you of everything He has said. He will never leave you, and He gives you His peace." Kenna pulled out her pink Bible and found John 14. She read verse 18--I will not leave you as orphans. "God, I feel so alone because I really miss my mom. Will you keep reminding me of what You say--that You will never leave me? I'm not an orphan because I have You. Will you give my mom a big hug from me and tell her I'm going to shine my light for You just like she did?" Kenna hugged her cat close. "Milo, I'm sad Mom isn't here anymore, but I have hope because I know she's in heaven with Jesus, and He promises He'll never leave either one of us." Kenna scratched Milo's chin as he purred. "One day, I will see Mom again and give her the biggest hug ever! I may feel alone right now, but I know Jesus is with me." -Savannah Coleman

Kenna wrapped her arms around Milo, her orange tabby cat. A single tear slipped onto her kitty's furry face. Kenna felt more tears inside her, but she was tired from crying every day for the past week, and she didn't know if any more tears would come. "God, I miss my Mom. Why did you take her to heaven?" Kenna's whispered words hung in the air.Mom had been sick for a couple of weeks, and everyone had been praying. Even when she went to the hospital, Kenna had been a little scared, but she really thought her mom would come home. "I feel so alone." Kenna rubbed her cheek against Milo's soft fur. She thought about her mom's smile--so bright, always full of joy, even when she had to go through her many surgeries over the years. Kenna remembered her mom reading the Bible to her just a few months back. "Kenna-girl, do you know how much God loves you?" Mom had cupped Kenna's face in her hands. "I want you to remember that He is always with you. What did we just read in John chapter fourteen about how we know God is with us?" "He gave us the Holy Spirit." "That's right! Because you belong to Jesus, you have the Holy Spirit in you to be with you and remind you of everything He has said. He will never leave you, and He gives you His peace." Kenna pulled out her pink Bible and found John 14. She read verse 18--I will not leave you as orphans. "God, I feel so alone because I really miss my mom. Will you keep reminding me of what You say--that You will never leave me? I'm not an orphan because I have You. Will you give my mom a big hug from me and tell her I'm going to shine my light for You just like she did?" Kenna hugged her cat close. "Milo, I'm sad Mom isn't here anymore, but I have hope because I know she's in heaven with Jesus, and He promises He'll never leave either one of us." Kenna scratched Milo's chin as he purred. "One day, I will see Mom again and give her the biggest hug ever! I may feel alone right now, but I know Jesus is with me." -Savannah Coleman

God with You094d3998-f365-4c43-82fa-672bfcdec413Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit As we end our exploration of the virtues, we learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts perfect our virtues and increase our ability to respond to God’s guidance and inspiration. The fruits of the Holy Spirit perfect us, are signs of a life lived in the Spirit, and are “the first fruits of eternal glory,” as the Catechism tells us. Our cooperation with the Holy Spirit sustains and perfects our moral life, enabling us to live a more full and joyful life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1830-1845. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we end our exploration of the virtues, we learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts perfect our virtues and increase our ability to respond to God’s guidance and inspiration. The fruits of the Holy Spirit perfect us, are signs of a life lived in the Spirit, and are “the first fruits of eternal glory,” as the Catechism tells us. Our cooperation with the Holy Spirit sustains and perfects our moral life, enabling us to live a more full and joyful life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1830-1845. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 245: Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spiritebff5115-d42e-4f6c-9ad1-e249ab1994e1Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 125: The Marketing Professor: The Biggest Business Mistake You’re Probably Making Without Realising ItIn this moment, the advertising and marketing expert Rory Sutherland, discusses the number one curse of modern businesses. Rory believes that too many companies are following the false goal of finding the perfect measurement of spending to outcome. This can led to companies obsessing over what can be measured and underinvesting on the things that really matter but are hard to quantify, this can include fundamental targets such as customer loyalty and repeat purchasing. A further flaw in this way of thinking is that all data that leads these decisions comes from the past, which means there is a limit on what big data can tell you about future spending. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/DRKcci1xICb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Rory: https://twitter.com/rorysutherland?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the advertising and marketing expert Rory Sutherland, discusses the number one curse of modern businesses. Rory believes that too many companies are following the false goal of finding the perfect measurement of spending to outcome. This can led to companies obsessing over what can be measured and underinvesting on the things that really matter but are hard to quantify, this can include fundamental targets such as customer loyalty and repeat purchasing. A further flaw in this way of thinking is that all data that leads these decisions comes from the past, which means there is a limit on what big data can tell you about future spending. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/DRKcci1xICb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Rory: https://twitter.com/rorysutherland?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 125: The Marketing Professor: The Biggest Business Mistake You’re Probably Making Without Realising It340097cf-0cca-474b-a3cd-b19cafaeda35Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000682https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2023)3f090bb3-05dd-4752-b71f-94fe6c568e00Fri, 01 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2023)40e3c4e4-58af-4044-aae4-8c935d172c86Fri, 01 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2023)44d161c0-1319-4e65-837c-719d89962faaFri, 01 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2023)fd5a33a7-e647-4842-bafa-a24951170c64Fri, 01 Sep 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: The Virtue of Charity The greatest of all the theological virtues is charity. Fr. Mike explains that charity, or love, is to love God above all things for his own sake and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This includes loving our enemies and also obeying God&#39;s commandments, two actions that are not always easy. Most importantly, today&#39;s readings remind us that true charity is not loving the Father as servants in fear or as mercenaries looking for a reward but rather as his beloved children responding to him who &quot;first loved us.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1822-1829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The greatest of all the theological virtues is charity. Fr. Mike explains that charity, or love, is to love God above all things for his own sake and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This includes loving our enemies and also obeying God&#39;s commandments, two actions that are not always easy. Most importantly, today&#39;s readings remind us that true charity is not loving the Father as servants in fear or as mercenaries looking for a reward but rather as his beloved children responding to him who &quot;first loved us.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1822-1829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 244: The Virtue of Charity cdc877f6-83e1-42f3-8b99-987dcae7d4a1Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStoring Up "Look, Dad," said Tristan. "A chipmunk!" Dad joined Tristan at the window and together they watched the little creature strip an ear of corn from the compost pile. "Look at him peel off those kernels!" said Tristan. "He eats fast!""He's not eating them," said Dad. "He's stuffing the kernels into little pouches in his cheeks. Watch what he does with them now."Tristan watched as the chipmunk scurried over to the woodpile. He laughed when he saw what the little rodent did next. "He's using his hind foot to push the corn out of his cheeks!""He's storing it in spaces between the chunks of wood so it'll be there when he needs it later on," Dad explained. Tristan and his dad watched for several minutes as the tiny animal dashed back and forth from the ear of corn to the woodpile. "I can't believe how much he can store in his cheeks!" Tristan said after a few minutes. "He's got all the kernels stripped from the cob already."Dad nodded. "You know, Tristan, God has built a storage system into us too.""I don't have any pouches in my cheeks to carry food," said Tristan, laughing at the idea.Dad grinned at him. "I was thinking of a different kind of food--spiritual food. You store it in your heart, not in your cheeks.""Spiritual food?" asked Tristan. "Oh, you mean like the Bible verses I have to learn for church, right?""Exactly," said Dad. "The Bible calls it hiding God's Word in our hearts. As we meditate on God's Word by learning what the Bible says and storing its truth in our hearts, it helps strengthen us spiritually. When we store it away, God brings it back to our minds when we need it. It can help us in times of trial or testing--like when we're going through a difficult situation or when we're tempted to sin--by reminding us of God's love and the power and hope He's given us through Jesus."Dad nodded toward the chipmunk. "The corn being stored by that little guy will be there for him when he needs it in the cold winter months, and the verses we memorize will be there whenever we need them." -Trula H. Bensinger

"Look, Dad," said Tristan. "A chipmunk!" Dad joined Tristan at the window and together they watched the little creature strip an ear of corn from the compost pile. "Look at him peel off those kernels!" said Tristan. "He eats fast!""He's not eating them," said Dad. "He's stuffing the kernels into little pouches in his cheeks. Watch what he does with them now."Tristan watched as the chipmunk scurried over to the woodpile. He laughed when he saw what the little rodent did next. "He's using his hind foot to push the corn out of his cheeks!""He's storing it in spaces between the chunks of wood so it'll be there when he needs it later on," Dad explained. Tristan and his dad watched for several minutes as the tiny animal dashed back and forth from the ear of corn to the woodpile. "I can't believe how much he can store in his cheeks!" Tristan said after a few minutes. "He's got all the kernels stripped from the cob already."Dad nodded. "You know, Tristan, God has built a storage system into us too.""I don't have any pouches in my cheeks to carry food," said Tristan, laughing at the idea.Dad grinned at him. "I was thinking of a different kind of food--spiritual food. You store it in your heart, not in your cheeks.""Spiritual food?" asked Tristan. "Oh, you mean like the Bible verses I have to learn for church, right?""Exactly," said Dad. "The Bible calls it hiding God's Word in our hearts. As we meditate on God's Word by learning what the Bible says and storing its truth in our hearts, it helps strengthen us spiritually. When we store it away, God brings it back to our minds when we need it. It can help us in times of trial or testing--like when we're going through a difficult situation or when we're tempted to sin--by reminding us of God's love and the power and hope He's given us through Jesus."Dad nodded toward the chipmunk. "The corn being stored by that little guy will be there for him when he needs it in the cold winter months, and the verses we memorize will be there whenever we need them." -Trula H. Bensinger

Storing Up c77f3463-4849-4e7d-8629-e11c6061a53aFri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStoring Up "Look, Dad," said Tristan. "A chipmunk!" Dad joined Tristan at the window and together they watched the little creature strip an ear of corn from the compost pile. "Look at him peel off those kernels!" said Tristan. "He eats fast!""He's not eating them," said Dad. "He's stuffing the kernels into little pouches in his cheeks. Watch what he does with them now."Tristan watched as the chipmunk scurried over to the woodpile. He laughed when he saw what the little rodent did next. "He's using his hind foot to push the corn out of his cheeks!""He's storing it in spaces between the chunks of wood so it'll be there when he needs it later on," Dad explained. Tristan and his dad watched for several minutes as the tiny animal dashed back and forth from the ear of corn to the woodpile. "I can't believe how much he can store in his cheeks!" Tristan said after a few minutes. "He's got all the kernels stripped from the cob already."Dad nodded. "You know, Tristan, God has built a storage system into us too.""I don't have any pouches in my cheeks to carry food," said Tristan, laughing at the idea.Dad grinned at him. "I was thinking of a different kind of food--spiritual food. You store it in your heart, not in your cheeks.""Spiritual food?" asked Tristan. "Oh, you mean like the Bible verses I have to learn for church, right?""Exactly," said Dad. "The Bible calls it hiding God's Word in our hearts. As we meditate on God's Word by learning what the Bible says and storing its truth in our hearts, it helps strengthen us spiritually. When we store it away, God brings it back to our minds when we need it. It can help us in times of trial or testing--like when we're going through a difficult situation or when we're tempted to sin--by reminding us of God's love and the power and hope He's given us through Jesus."Dad nodded toward the chipmunk. "The corn being stored by that little guy will be there for him when he needs it in the cold winter months, and the verses we memorize will be there whenever we need them." -Trula H. Bensinger

"Look, Dad," said Tristan. "A chipmunk!" Dad joined Tristan at the window and together they watched the little creature strip an ear of corn from the compost pile. "Look at him peel off those kernels!" said Tristan. "He eats fast!""He's not eating them," said Dad. "He's stuffing the kernels into little pouches in his cheeks. Watch what he does with them now."Tristan watched as the chipmunk scurried over to the woodpile. He laughed when he saw what the little rodent did next. "He's using his hind foot to push the corn out of his cheeks!""He's storing it in spaces between the chunks of wood so it'll be there when he needs it later on," Dad explained. Tristan and his dad watched for several minutes as the tiny animal dashed back and forth from the ear of corn to the woodpile. "I can't believe how much he can store in his cheeks!" Tristan said after a few minutes. "He's got all the kernels stripped from the cob already."Dad nodded. "You know, Tristan, God has built a storage system into us too.""I don't have any pouches in my cheeks to carry food," said Tristan, laughing at the idea.Dad grinned at him. "I was thinking of a different kind of food--spiritual food. You store it in your heart, not in your cheeks.""Spiritual food?" asked Tristan. "Oh, you mean like the Bible verses I have to learn for church, right?""Exactly," said Dad. "The Bible calls it hiding God's Word in our hearts. As we meditate on God's Word by learning what the Bible says and storing its truth in our hearts, it helps strengthen us spiritually. When we store it away, God brings it back to our minds when we need it. It can help us in times of trial or testing--like when we're going through a difficult situation or when we're tempted to sin--by reminding us of God's love and the power and hope He's given us through Jesus."Dad nodded toward the chipmunk. "The corn being stored by that little guy will be there for him when he needs it in the cold winter months, and the verses we memorize will be there whenever we need them." -Trula H. Bensinger

Storing Up 8e89f483-a3e3-4eb1-a8be-5d2512aac8e1Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: The Virtue of Charity The greatest of all the theological virtues is charity. Fr. Mike explains that charity, or love, is to love God above all things for his own sake and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This includes loving our enemies and also obeying God&#39;s commandments, two actions that are not always easy. Most importantly, today&#39;s readings remind us that true charity is not loving the Father as servants in fear or as mercenaries looking for a reward but rather as his beloved children responding to him who &quot;first loved us.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1822-1829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The greatest of all the theological virtues is charity. Fr. Mike explains that charity, or love, is to love God above all things for his own sake and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This includes loving our enemies and also obeying God&#39;s commandments, two actions that are not always easy. Most importantly, today&#39;s readings remind us that true charity is not loving the Father as servants in fear or as mercenaries looking for a reward but rather as his beloved children responding to him who &quot;first loved us.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1822-1829. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 244: The Virtue of Charity ad36b830-27a7-48d1-9a96-c920e8a1c1dcFri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDid God Create Aliens? Do aliens from outer space really exist? Did God create them? Are they intelligent? What does that mean for our faith? Today, Fr. Mike&#39;s answer might not be what you&#39;re looking for, but... it&#39;s the truth.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do aliens from outer space really exist? Did God create them? Are they intelligent? What does that mean for our faith? Today, Fr. Mike&#39;s answer might not be what you&#39;re looking for, but... it&#39;s the truth.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDid God Create Aliens?2632ea2f-16db-4d1a-95de-d96da82d3605Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDid God Create Aliens? Do aliens from outer space really exist? Did God create them? Are they intelligent? What does that mean for our faith? Today, Fr. Mike&#39;s answer might not be what you&#39;re looking for, but... it&#39;s the truth.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do aliens from outer space really exist? Did God create them? Are they intelligent? What does that mean for our faith? Today, Fr. Mike&#39;s answer might not be what you&#39;re looking for, but... it&#39;s the truth.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDid God Create Aliens?c4b5fe83-70bb-421b-bae9-e88ed676a5e2Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFixing the Disorder in Our LivesRecognizing the disorder within our culture is the initial step toward rectifying the missteps, often subtle, within our individual lives. Today we discuss how the world is playing this out on a grand scale which culminates in seeing things and even people simply as a means to our own personal ends. In light of this, Dr. John Cuddeback engages with us to assert that we must first identify and be aware of this limited and disordered mindset to begin to re-order and improve our lives and those around us. However, it is not enough to speak of things in the abstract or philosophical sense, we bring this knowledge into the fabric of our daily lives and offer a number of actionable methods through which we can start living out our best life. Life Craft - https://life-craft.org Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifecraft_johncuddeback/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_k-11w5x6ivEem1z4eyOXw Book - True Friendship - https://ignatius.com/true-friendship-tfp 🔴 🔴 Help Support Our Need for Professional Studio Equipment and get 3 Months of Free Access to CG+ - https://catholicgentleman.com/support 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recognizing the disorder within our culture is the initial step toward rectifying the missteps, often subtle, within our individual lives. Today we discuss how the world is playing this out on a grand scale which culminates in seeing things and even people simply as a means to our own personal ends. In light of this, Dr. John Cuddeback engages with us to assert that we must first identify and be aware of this limited and disordered mindset to begin to re-order and improve our lives and those around us. However, it is not enough to speak of things in the abstract or philosophical sense, we bring this knowledge into the fabric of our daily lives and offer a number of actionable methods through which we can start living out our best life. Life Craft - https://life-craft.org Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifecraft_johncuddeback/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_k-11w5x6ivEem1z4eyOXw Book - True Friendship - https://ignatius.com/true-friendship-tfp 🔴 🔴 Help Support Our Need for Professional Studio Equipment and get 3 Months of Free Access to CG+ - https://catholicgentleman.com/support 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFixing the Disorder in Our Livesfa0868e9-d75e-46ee-9de6-679fdd32c78aThu, 31 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +00003805https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Body Language Expert: 4 Body Language Tricks That Will Make Them Love You And Respect You! - Doctor Amy CuddyCan changing the way you stand transform your life? In this new episode Steven sits down with the body language expert, social psychologist, and bestselling author, Dr. Amy Cuddy. For over 20 years, Dr. Cuddy has focused on researching stereotyping, nonverbal behaviour, and presence and performance under stress. Her TED Talk, ‘Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are’ has been viewed over 23 million times, and her book, ‘Presence’ is a New York Times bestseller. In this conversation Amy and Steven discuss topics, such as: How all humans have prejudices Why prejudice is not necessarily always negative The cognitive shortcuts of biases The way to overcome your biases How to change the way you feel with body language Why she started studying body language The importance of body language How your body is giving off more signs than you think Popular myths about body language Using body language to become more attractive How breathing can impact confidence Why imposter syndrome should be called imposter experience How changing your posture affects how you feel The signs that you have bad body language The way you sleep can be the cause anxiety Using mind-body feedback to improve how you feel How to beat stage fright Strategies for being more confident in any situation How to make people feel more comfortable around you Why eye contact isn’t as important as you think You can purchase Amy’s book, ‘Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges’, here: https://amzn.to/45wrSBn Follow Amy: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3qRNo4C LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/45uFz3T Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can changing the way you stand transform your life? In this new episode Steven sits down with the body language expert, social psychologist, and bestselling author, Dr. Amy Cuddy. For over 20 years, Dr. Cuddy has focused on researching stereotyping, nonverbal behaviour, and presence and performance under stress. Her TED Talk, ‘Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are’ has been viewed over 23 million times, and her book, ‘Presence’ is a New York Times bestseller. In this conversation Amy and Steven discuss topics, such as: How all humans have prejudices Why prejudice is not necessarily always negative The cognitive shortcuts of biases The way to overcome your biases How to change the way you feel with body language Why she started studying body language The importance of body language How your body is giving off more signs than you think Popular myths about body language Using body language to become more attractive How breathing can impact confidence Why imposter syndrome should be called imposter experience How changing your posture affects how you feel The signs that you have bad body language The way you sleep can be the cause anxiety Using mind-body feedback to improve how you feel How to beat stage fright Strategies for being more confident in any situation How to make people feel more comfortable around you Why eye contact isn’t as important as you think You can purchase Amy’s book, ‘Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges’, here: https://amzn.to/45wrSBn Follow Amy: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3qRNo4C LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/45uFz3T Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Body Language Expert: 4 Body Language Tricks That Will Make Them Love You And Respect You! - Doctor Amy Cuddybfeb7887-55cb-405d-b414-845ab6883870Thu, 31 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +00005385https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2023) Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2023)7b3cf645-398f-47d9-8dcb-cdb1b7f153c4Thu, 31 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2023) Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2023)7e372803-eb64-4c11-9819-a7023d01d845Thu, 31 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2023) Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2023)840caf6c-feec-4fb1-b033-04e00bf9fcb3Thu, 31 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2023) Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2023)96716aec-b9bc-4f2f-9924-89037c3fc65eThu, 31 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Virtue of Hope A desire for the Kingdom of heaven and eternal life is at the heart of the virtue of hope. Fr. Mike breaks down the definition of the theological virtue of hope and explains how it protects us from discouragement and selfishness. By placing our trust in Christ’s promises, we are free to love the people around us and endure all circumstances because we know that God is faithful. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1817-1821. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

A desire for the Kingdom of heaven and eternal life is at the heart of the virtue of hope. Fr. Mike breaks down the definition of the theological virtue of hope and explains how it protects us from discouragement and selfishness. By placing our trust in Christ’s promises, we are free to love the people around us and endure all circumstances because we know that God is faithful. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1817-1821. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 243: The Virtue of Hope4bdd5f27-bc0b-4b33-a21b-fd859c08c4e8Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Dynamite Blast Lucy didn't feel like going on the class field trip to the rock quarry. She just wanted Ginger, her lost cat, to come home and her dad to get his job back. I just want everything to be okay again, she thought as she got off the bus with the rest of the kids.The quarry foreman handed out hard hats to everyone. "We're going to have a dynamite blast today to loosen and break the stone in the quarry," he said, motioning to the other side of a large pit. A loud horn blared. "After the horn blasts three times, cover your ears!" the foreman called out. The horn sounded two more times, and then--BOOM! A loud explosion sent dust and rocks flying. Once the all-clear horn sounded, the foreman let the kids move closer so they could see what had happened. "Don't worry, kids. They've got it all under control," he said, pointing to the workers who controlled the operation and set off the blasts.When Lucy got home, she picked up one of Ginger's cat toys as she told her mom about the quarry trip. "Sometimes I feel like everything's being blown apart here at home too," said Lucy."I know, honey. When bad things happen it can feel like our whole world is being blown to pieces. Maybe that's when we should remember the workers at the quarry." "The workers?" asked Lucy. "Why them?""They made sure the blasts were safe and controlled, right?" asked Mom. Lucy nodded. "They remind us that someone is in control of our lives too--God. Nothing can happen to us unless He allows it, and He promises to be with us and see us through whatever experiences we face.""But why does He let bad things happen--like Ginger getting lost and Dad losing his job?" asked Lucy."Well, there's no easy answer to that, but remember the workers need the explosions in the quarry to loosen the stone, otherwise they wouldn't be able to get it out. Perhaps God allows explosions in our lives at times to loosen our hearts and get good things out--things like growing in our relationship with Jesus and showing His love to others who are going through hard times." -Nance E. Keyes

Lucy didn't feel like going on the class field trip to the rock quarry. She just wanted Ginger, her lost cat, to come home and her dad to get his job back. I just want everything to be okay again, she thought as she got off the bus with the rest of the kids.The quarry foreman handed out hard hats to everyone. "We're going to have a dynamite blast today to loosen and break the stone in the quarry," he said, motioning to the other side of a large pit. A loud horn blared. "After the horn blasts three times, cover your ears!" the foreman called out. The horn sounded two more times, and then--BOOM! A loud explosion sent dust and rocks flying. Once the all-clear horn sounded, the foreman let the kids move closer so they could see what had happened. "Don't worry, kids. They've got it all under control," he said, pointing to the workers who controlled the operation and set off the blasts.When Lucy got home, she picked up one of Ginger's cat toys as she told her mom about the quarry trip. "Sometimes I feel like everything's being blown apart here at home too," said Lucy."I know, honey. When bad things happen it can feel like our whole world is being blown to pieces. Maybe that's when we should remember the workers at the quarry." "The workers?" asked Lucy. "Why them?""They made sure the blasts were safe and controlled, right?" asked Mom. Lucy nodded. "They remind us that someone is in control of our lives too--God. Nothing can happen to us unless He allows it, and He promises to be with us and see us through whatever experiences we face.""But why does He let bad things happen--like Ginger getting lost and Dad losing his job?" asked Lucy."Well, there's no easy answer to that, but remember the workers need the explosions in the quarry to loosen the stone, otherwise they wouldn't be able to get it out. Perhaps God allows explosions in our lives at times to loosen our hearts and get good things out--things like growing in our relationship with Jesus and showing His love to others who are going through hard times." -Nance E. Keyes

The Dynamite Blast 6a3f9a44-52af-4f47-be58-7aee4c4de512Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Dynamite Blast Lucy didn't feel like going on the class field trip to the rock quarry. She just wanted Ginger, her lost cat, to come home and her dad to get his job back. I just want everything to be okay again, she thought as she got off the bus with the rest of the kids.The quarry foreman handed out hard hats to everyone. "We're going to have a dynamite blast today to loosen and break the stone in the quarry," he said, motioning to the other side of a large pit. A loud horn blared. "After the horn blasts three times, cover your ears!" the foreman called out. The horn sounded two more times, and then--BOOM! A loud explosion sent dust and rocks flying. Once the all-clear horn sounded, the foreman let the kids move closer so they could see what had happened. "Don't worry, kids. They've got it all under control," he said, pointing to the workers who controlled the operation and set off the blasts.When Lucy got home, she picked up one of Ginger's cat toys as she told her mom about the quarry trip. "Sometimes I feel like everything's being blown apart here at home too," said Lucy."I know, honey. When bad things happen it can feel like our whole world is being blown to pieces. Maybe that's when we should remember the workers at the quarry." "The workers?" asked Lucy. "Why them?""They made sure the blasts were safe and controlled, right?" asked Mom. Lucy nodded. "They remind us that someone is in control of our lives too--God. Nothing can happen to us unless He allows it, and He promises to be with us and see us through whatever experiences we face.""But why does He let bad things happen--like Ginger getting lost and Dad losing his job?" asked Lucy."Well, there's no easy answer to that, but remember the workers need the explosions in the quarry to loosen the stone, otherwise they wouldn't be able to get it out. Perhaps God allows explosions in our lives at times to loosen our hearts and get good things out--things like growing in our relationship with Jesus and showing His love to others who are going through hard times." -Nance E. Keyes

Lucy didn't feel like going on the class field trip to the rock quarry. She just wanted Ginger, her lost cat, to come home and her dad to get his job back. I just want everything to be okay again, she thought as she got off the bus with the rest of the kids.The quarry foreman handed out hard hats to everyone. "We're going to have a dynamite blast today to loosen and break the stone in the quarry," he said, motioning to the other side of a large pit. A loud horn blared. "After the horn blasts three times, cover your ears!" the foreman called out. The horn sounded two more times, and then--BOOM! A loud explosion sent dust and rocks flying. Once the all-clear horn sounded, the foreman let the kids move closer so they could see what had happened. "Don't worry, kids. They've got it all under control," he said, pointing to the workers who controlled the operation and set off the blasts.When Lucy got home, she picked up one of Ginger's cat toys as she told her mom about the quarry trip. "Sometimes I feel like everything's being blown apart here at home too," said Lucy."I know, honey. When bad things happen it can feel like our whole world is being blown to pieces. Maybe that's when we should remember the workers at the quarry." "The workers?" asked Lucy. "Why them?""They made sure the blasts were safe and controlled, right?" asked Mom. Lucy nodded. "They remind us that someone is in control of our lives too--God. Nothing can happen to us unless He allows it, and He promises to be with us and see us through whatever experiences we face.""But why does He let bad things happen--like Ginger getting lost and Dad losing his job?" asked Lucy."Well, there's no easy answer to that, but remember the workers need the explosions in the quarry to loosen the stone, otherwise they wouldn't be able to get it out. Perhaps God allows explosions in our lives at times to loosen our hearts and get good things out--things like growing in our relationship with Jesus and showing His love to others who are going through hard times." -Nance E. Keyes

The Dynamite Blast e2e8ffeb-31f5-416f-81f6-bba99a2c45caThu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Virtue of Hope A desire for the Kingdom of heaven and eternal life is at the heart of the virtue of hope. Fr. Mike breaks down the definition of the theological virtue of hope and explains how it protects us from discouragement and selfishness. By placing our trust in Christ’s promises, we are free to love the people around us and endure all circumstances because we know that God is faithful. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1817-1821. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

A desire for the Kingdom of heaven and eternal life is at the heart of the virtue of hope. Fr. Mike breaks down the definition of the theological virtue of hope and explains how it protects us from discouragement and selfishness. By placing our trust in Christ’s promises, we are free to love the people around us and endure all circumstances because we know that God is faithful. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1817-1821. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 243: The Virtue of Hope68ade454-f30f-4061-8075-31a4b5300a84Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#830 - Psalms 90 – A Prayer of Moseshttps://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-90-a-prayer-of-moses/ This episode is part 68 in a study of the book of Psalms. In the episode we cover a psalm written but Moses... who had a hard life. As Moses describes life, he says it is hard. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-90-a-prayer-of-moses/ This episode is part 68 in a study of the book of Psalms. In the episode we cover a psalm written but Moses... who had a hard life. As Moses describes life, he says it is hard. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#830 - Psalms 90 – A Prayer of Moses35d31c0c-8da8-4e59-a1b1-61e89fd0f360Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:30:00 +0000709https://216.73.216.191/allTags#501 Sex Positivity - Angela FranksAre you &#8220;sex positive&#8221;? If not, get ready to be called a closed-minded bigot. Theologian Angela Franks, from St. John&#8217;s Seminary in Boston, gives us a Catholic critique of the &#8220;sex positivity&#8221; movement. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and today, a very special opportunity to get to talk with Dr. Angela Franks, who is a professor of theology at St. John&#8217;s Seminary in Boston, and a well-known speaker and author, as a matter of f…

Are you &#8220;sex positive&#8221;? If not, get ready to be called a closed-minded bigot. Theologian Angela Franks, from St. John&#8217;s Seminary in Boston, gives us a Catholic critique of the &#8220;sex positivity&#8221; movement. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and today, a very special opportunity to get to talk with Dr. Angela Franks, who is a professor of theology at St. John&#8217;s Seminary in Boston, and a well-known speaker and author, as a matter of f…

#501 Sex Positivity - Angela Franksa1642490-5402-4d99-85c6-2d1399497a32Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2023) Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2023)fbe33de8-ddc0-437d-9468-c5112916edd9Wed, 30 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2023) Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2023)a87bbbe1-2682-425e-bb44-d03ef3ee5859Wed, 30 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2023) Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2023)cd9abfa5-c828-410c-a98b-eb1b645cccdcWed, 30 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2023) Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2023)0cf90763-027a-44a1-8caa-1a5702fed6abWed, 30 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Virtue of Faith The origin, motive, and object of the theological virtues are God himself. Today, we dive into the theological virtues, beginning with the virtue of Faith. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning and purpose of the virtue of Faith and emphasizes that Faith is deeply rooted in trust in God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that Faith should be lived out along with Hope, and Love, and also professed to those who do know yet know God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1812-1816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The origin, motive, and object of the theological virtues are God himself. Today, we dive into the theological virtues, beginning with the virtue of Faith. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning and purpose of the virtue of Faith and emphasizes that Faith is deeply rooted in trust in God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that Faith should be lived out along with Hope, and Love, and also professed to those who do know yet know God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1812-1816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 242: The Virtue of Faithee69873a-1857-4326-9f03-474b1b3e466bWed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen You Hit a Curb"Mom!" Tucker shouted as he dashed into the house. "A dump truck just hit the curb, and now there's a huge pile of gravel blocking our street! Come out and see it.""I can't leave this pizza sauce right now," Mom said as she sprinkled oregano into the bubbling red mixture she was stirring on the stove. "I'll come out as soon as it's finished.""Well, I hope they get rid of the gravel before Dad tries to come home," said Tucker. "He won't get past that pile on the road!""He may have to go a bit out of his way, but I'm sure he'll find a way to get here," said Mom. By the time Dad came home, the road had been cleared. Tucker was kneading dough for the pizza crust as he told his dad the story of how the dump truck spilled its load. "All that gravel fell out when the truck hit the curb," said Tucker. "Good thing they had a big scooper to clean up the mess." "Good thing." Dad nodded thoughtfully. "You know, people are like that truck.""What?" Tucker asked in surprise. "How?" "We all run into curbs at some point--bumpy times in our lives," Dad explained. "When we do, whatever is in our hearts comes spilling out." "That's right," said Mom. "If we trust in Jesus and depend on Him to guide the way we think and act, His love in our lives will be evident to others by the way we treat them, even when things aren't going so well. But if we ignore God and live life however we want, the pride and selfishness in our hearts comes spilling out when we face a difficult situation." Dad nodded as he tasted the pizza sauce and sprinkled a little more oregano into it. "When we hit a curb in life, the contents of our hearts spill out for everyone to see. That's why it's important to have a relationship with Jesus and trust Him to help us love others. Then when we face a bumpy situation, others will see that He's filled our hearts with good things." -Dalan Decker

"Mom!" Tucker shouted as he dashed into the house. "A dump truck just hit the curb, and now there's a huge pile of gravel blocking our street! Come out and see it.""I can't leave this pizza sauce right now," Mom said as she sprinkled oregano into the bubbling red mixture she was stirring on the stove. "I'll come out as soon as it's finished.""Well, I hope they get rid of the gravel before Dad tries to come home," said Tucker. "He won't get past that pile on the road!""He may have to go a bit out of his way, but I'm sure he'll find a way to get here," said Mom. By the time Dad came home, the road had been cleared. Tucker was kneading dough for the pizza crust as he told his dad the story of how the dump truck spilled its load. "All that gravel fell out when the truck hit the curb," said Tucker. "Good thing they had a big scooper to clean up the mess." "Good thing." Dad nodded thoughtfully. "You know, people are like that truck.""What?" Tucker asked in surprise. "How?" "We all run into curbs at some point--bumpy times in our lives," Dad explained. "When we do, whatever is in our hearts comes spilling out." "That's right," said Mom. "If we trust in Jesus and depend on Him to guide the way we think and act, His love in our lives will be evident to others by the way we treat them, even when things aren't going so well. But if we ignore God and live life however we want, the pride and selfishness in our hearts comes spilling out when we face a difficult situation." Dad nodded as he tasted the pizza sauce and sprinkled a little more oregano into it. "When we hit a curb in life, the contents of our hearts spill out for everyone to see. That's why it's important to have a relationship with Jesus and trust Him to help us love others. Then when we face a bumpy situation, others will see that He's filled our hearts with good things." -Dalan Decker

When You Hit a Curb42ad8f5f-74bf-4f51-9eda-f3cbef825705Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen You Hit a Curb"Mom!" Tucker shouted as he dashed into the house. "A dump truck just hit the curb, and now there's a huge pile of gravel blocking our street! Come out and see it.""I can't leave this pizza sauce right now," Mom said as she sprinkled oregano into the bubbling red mixture she was stirring on the stove. "I'll come out as soon as it's finished.""Well, I hope they get rid of the gravel before Dad tries to come home," said Tucker. "He won't get past that pile on the road!""He may have to go a bit out of his way, but I'm sure he'll find a way to get here," said Mom. By the time Dad came home, the road had been cleared. Tucker was kneading dough for the pizza crust as he told his dad the story of how the dump truck spilled its load. "All that gravel fell out when the truck hit the curb," said Tucker. "Good thing they had a big scooper to clean up the mess." "Good thing." Dad nodded thoughtfully. "You know, people are like that truck.""What?" Tucker asked in surprise. "How?" "We all run into curbs at some point--bumpy times in our lives," Dad explained. "When we do, whatever is in our hearts comes spilling out." "That's right," said Mom. "If we trust in Jesus and depend on Him to guide the way we think and act, His love in our lives will be evident to others by the way we treat them, even when things aren't going so well. But if we ignore God and live life however we want, the pride and selfishness in our hearts comes spilling out when we face a difficult situation." Dad nodded as he tasted the pizza sauce and sprinkled a little more oregano into it. "When we hit a curb in life, the contents of our hearts spill out for everyone to see. That's why it's important to have a relationship with Jesus and trust Him to help us love others. Then when we face a bumpy situation, others will see that He's filled our hearts with good things." -Dalan Decker

"Mom!" Tucker shouted as he dashed into the house. "A dump truck just hit the curb, and now there's a huge pile of gravel blocking our street! Come out and see it.""I can't leave this pizza sauce right now," Mom said as she sprinkled oregano into the bubbling red mixture she was stirring on the stove. "I'll come out as soon as it's finished.""Well, I hope they get rid of the gravel before Dad tries to come home," said Tucker. "He won't get past that pile on the road!""He may have to go a bit out of his way, but I'm sure he'll find a way to get here," said Mom. By the time Dad came home, the road had been cleared. Tucker was kneading dough for the pizza crust as he told his dad the story of how the dump truck spilled its load. "All that gravel fell out when the truck hit the curb," said Tucker. "Good thing they had a big scooper to clean up the mess." "Good thing." Dad nodded thoughtfully. "You know, people are like that truck.""What?" Tucker asked in surprise. "How?" "We all run into curbs at some point--bumpy times in our lives," Dad explained. "When we do, whatever is in our hearts comes spilling out." "That's right," said Mom. "If we trust in Jesus and depend on Him to guide the way we think and act, His love in our lives will be evident to others by the way we treat them, even when things aren't going so well. But if we ignore God and live life however we want, the pride and selfishness in our hearts comes spilling out when we face a difficult situation." Dad nodded as he tasted the pizza sauce and sprinkled a little more oregano into it. "When we hit a curb in life, the contents of our hearts spill out for everyone to see. That's why it's important to have a relationship with Jesus and trust Him to help us love others. Then when we face a bumpy situation, others will see that He's filled our hearts with good things." -Dalan Decker

When You Hit a Curbd8fcecb2-cce9-4e62-9b86-4c73d3f0affbWed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Virtue of Faith The origin, motive, and object of the theological virtues are God himself. Today, we dive into the theological virtues, beginning with the virtue of Faith. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning and purpose of the virtue of Faith and emphasizes that Faith is deeply rooted in trust in God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that Faith should be lived out along with Hope, and Love, and also professed to those who do know yet know God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1812-1816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The origin, motive, and object of the theological virtues are God himself. Today, we dive into the theological virtues, beginning with the virtue of Faith. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning and purpose of the virtue of Faith and emphasizes that Faith is deeply rooted in trust in God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that Faith should be lived out along with Hope, and Love, and also professed to those who do know yet know God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1812-1816. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 242: The Virtue of Faith4b913efa-171a-4ed4-8315-192fb2264f5bWed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2023) As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2023)552cef3a-2260-44ed-85da-fc1ae5be0c26Tue, 29 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2023) As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2023)3b618384-2de9-45ed-b882-127cd73c7963Tue, 29 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2023) As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2023)c418d784-d091-4353-b6c3-f9c013fae3aeTue, 29 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2023) As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2023)182e174c-c7fb-4b11-bc73-23e6431f01c9Tue, 29 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: The Cardinal Virtues A virtuous person is someone who consistently chooses the good. Fr. Mike unpacks the four human or cardinal virtues that are essential in helping us become more like Jesus: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. We learn that these four virtues make possible “ease, self-mastery, and joy in leading a morally good life.” Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1803-1811. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

A virtuous person is someone who consistently chooses the good. Fr. Mike unpacks the four human or cardinal virtues that are essential in helping us become more like Jesus: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. We learn that these four virtues make possible “ease, self-mastery, and joy in leading a morally good life.” Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1803-1811. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 241: The Cardinal Virtuesdf4a1631-5413-4b95-ab38-f57748ea4a68Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOnly One Key "Elliot, you can open the door to the house while I get the groceries from the trunk," said Mom. She pulled the keys from the ignition and held on to one as she handed them to him. "This is--"But Elliot grabbed the ring and scrambled out of the car in a flash. He ran to the door and eagerly shoved in a key. The lock wouldn't turn. He fumbled with the jangling keys and selected another one. It wouldn't even go in. Frustrated, he tried one more, then yelled, "Mom! Which one?"Mom gently took the key ring from him. "It's the one I was holding," she said. "I tried to tell you, but you bolted out of the car before I could finish." She held out a short silver key.Sheepishly, Elliot slid the key in and unlocked the door. He returned the key ring with a grin. "I guess there's only one key that will work."Mom smiled as she loaded his arms with groceries. "Yes, and that's true for more than one thing. Only one key for the house, one for the car--and even only one for heaven. And you know what? Many people--even adults--don't know what key is needed to get into heaven.""What do you mean?" asked Elliot as he followed his mother into the bright kitchen. Mom set the groceries on the table and began putting them away as she explained. "God sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins so we could be saved and have eternal life. But instead of receiving that key to salvation, people often try their own imitations." She turned to Elliot and dangled the key ring in front of him. "Remember how you felt when you tried to use the wrong keys?""Yeah--locked out!" said Elliot."If the key we use to get to heaven isn't the right one, we'll be locked out of there too," said Mom. "We may go to church and try to be good and do what looks to us like the right thing, but doing those things won't open the door to salvation and eternal life. Jesus is the only key--the only way--to heaven. No other key will work." -Jean A. Burns

"Elliot, you can open the door to the house while I get the groceries from the trunk," said Mom. She pulled the keys from the ignition and held on to one as she handed them to him. "This is--"But Elliot grabbed the ring and scrambled out of the car in a flash. He ran to the door and eagerly shoved in a key. The lock wouldn't turn. He fumbled with the jangling keys and selected another one. It wouldn't even go in. Frustrated, he tried one more, then yelled, "Mom! Which one?"Mom gently took the key ring from him. "It's the one I was holding," she said. "I tried to tell you, but you bolted out of the car before I could finish." She held out a short silver key.Sheepishly, Elliot slid the key in and unlocked the door. He returned the key ring with a grin. "I guess there's only one key that will work."Mom smiled as she loaded his arms with groceries. "Yes, and that's true for more than one thing. Only one key for the house, one for the car--and even only one for heaven. And you know what? Many people--even adults--don't know what key is needed to get into heaven.""What do you mean?" asked Elliot as he followed his mother into the bright kitchen. Mom set the groceries on the table and began putting them away as she explained. "God sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins so we could be saved and have eternal life. But instead of receiving that key to salvation, people often try their own imitations." She turned to Elliot and dangled the key ring in front of him. "Remember how you felt when you tried to use the wrong keys?""Yeah--locked out!" said Elliot."If the key we use to get to heaven isn't the right one, we'll be locked out of there too," said Mom. "We may go to church and try to be good and do what looks to us like the right thing, but doing those things won't open the door to salvation and eternal life. Jesus is the only key--the only way--to heaven. No other key will work." -Jean A. Burns

Only One Key f9274dcd-8b48-4471-9783-fedf2a5d368cTue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOnly One Key "Elliot, you can open the door to the house while I get the groceries from the trunk," said Mom. She pulled the keys from the ignition and held on to one as she handed them to him. "This is--"But Elliot grabbed the ring and scrambled out of the car in a flash. He ran to the door and eagerly shoved in a key. The lock wouldn't turn. He fumbled with the jangling keys and selected another one. It wouldn't even go in. Frustrated, he tried one more, then yelled, "Mom! Which one?"Mom gently took the key ring from him. "It's the one I was holding," she said. "I tried to tell you, but you bolted out of the car before I could finish." She held out a short silver key.Sheepishly, Elliot slid the key in and unlocked the door. He returned the key ring with a grin. "I guess there's only one key that will work."Mom smiled as she loaded his arms with groceries. "Yes, and that's true for more than one thing. Only one key for the house, one for the car--and even only one for heaven. And you know what? Many people--even adults--don't know what key is needed to get into heaven.""What do you mean?" asked Elliot as he followed his mother into the bright kitchen. Mom set the groceries on the table and began putting them away as she explained. "God sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins so we could be saved and have eternal life. But instead of receiving that key to salvation, people often try their own imitations." She turned to Elliot and dangled the key ring in front of him. "Remember how you felt when you tried to use the wrong keys?""Yeah--locked out!" said Elliot."If the key we use to get to heaven isn't the right one, we'll be locked out of there too," said Mom. "We may go to church and try to be good and do what looks to us like the right thing, but doing those things won't open the door to salvation and eternal life. Jesus is the only key--the only way--to heaven. No other key will work." -Jean A. Burns

"Elliot, you can open the door to the house while I get the groceries from the trunk," said Mom. She pulled the keys from the ignition and held on to one as she handed them to him. "This is--"But Elliot grabbed the ring and scrambled out of the car in a flash. He ran to the door and eagerly shoved in a key. The lock wouldn't turn. He fumbled with the jangling keys and selected another one. It wouldn't even go in. Frustrated, he tried one more, then yelled, "Mom! Which one?"Mom gently took the key ring from him. "It's the one I was holding," she said. "I tried to tell you, but you bolted out of the car before I could finish." She held out a short silver key.Sheepishly, Elliot slid the key in and unlocked the door. He returned the key ring with a grin. "I guess there's only one key that will work."Mom smiled as she loaded his arms with groceries. "Yes, and that's true for more than one thing. Only one key for the house, one for the car--and even only one for heaven. And you know what? Many people--even adults--don't know what key is needed to get into heaven.""What do you mean?" asked Elliot as he followed his mother into the bright kitchen. Mom set the groceries on the table and began putting them away as she explained. "God sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins so we could be saved and have eternal life. But instead of receiving that key to salvation, people often try their own imitations." She turned to Elliot and dangled the key ring in front of him. "Remember how you felt when you tried to use the wrong keys?""Yeah--locked out!" said Elliot."If the key we use to get to heaven isn't the right one, we'll be locked out of there too," said Mom. "We may go to church and try to be good and do what looks to us like the right thing, but doing those things won't open the door to salvation and eternal life. Jesus is the only key--the only way--to heaven. No other key will work." -Jean A. Burns

Only One Key 649a70ff-9c1a-4189-9367-3e45b24b1c63Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: The Cardinal Virtues A virtuous person is someone who consistently chooses the good. Fr. Mike unpacks the four human or cardinal virtues that are essential in helping us become more like Jesus: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. We learn that these four virtues make possible “ease, self-mastery, and joy in leading a morally good life.” Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1803-1811. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

A virtuous person is someone who consistently chooses the good. Fr. Mike unpacks the four human or cardinal virtues that are essential in helping us become more like Jesus: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. We learn that these four virtues make possible “ease, self-mastery, and joy in leading a morally good life.” Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1803-1811. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 241: The Cardinal Virtues255f81d8-320c-4ebd-b95c-43eaeda18165Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPhase 2 - Seriously?There's a lot of reasons when It is sometimes off the table. But almost all of them make it harder to be a good husband. What's worse, for a couple practicing NFP in order to avoid conception, the time when It is off the table is also the time when both parties want It the most! This is not easy. Join me in this episode as I talk about some practical ways to look at Phase 2 of NFP, as well as some rules for how to navigate Phase 2. This is not a universally agreed upon topic, and I attempt to treat this with gentleness and respect. This is certainly not something that anyone ever figures out completely. Please be advised that this topic does discuss human sexuality, and while in a respectful and medical tone, it would be worth considering what audiences should listen to this. Please protect your children! I have marked the content as "explicit" not because there is any swearing, but to make sure it does not accidentally bypass any filter settings. 

There's a lot of reasons when It is sometimes off the table. But almost all of them make it harder to be a good husband. What's worse, for a couple practicing NFP in order to avoid conception, the time when It is off the table is also the time when both parties want It the most! This is not easy. Join me in this episode as I talk about some practical ways to look at Phase 2 of NFP, as well as some rules for how to navigate Phase 2. This is not a universally agreed upon topic, and I attempt to treat this with gentleness and respect. This is certainly not something that anyone ever figures out completely. Please be advised that this topic does discuss human sexuality, and while in a respectful and medical tone, it would be worth considering what audiences should listen to this. Please protect your children! I have marked the content as "explicit" not because there is any swearing, but to make sure it does not accidentally bypass any filter settings. 

fullPhase 2 - Seriously?f6b4aba6-3cf5-4837-96fa-621bbe3047a5Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:15:25 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRainn Wilson: "I was so unhappy during The Office!" (Dwight Schrute)From a childhood in the jungle to Dunder Mifflin and fame, this is the Rainn Wilson you don’t know. In this new episode Steven sits down with actor, comedian, podcaster and author, Rainn Wilson. Rainn is best known for playing Dwight Schrute on the US version of the TV sitcom ‘The Office’, which ran from 2005 to 2013. During this time Rainn was Emmy Award nominated three times for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. In 2008, he co-founded the digital media company SoulPancake, which aims to encourage open-hearted dialogue about what it means to be human. In this conversation Rainn and Steven discuss topics, such as: His childhood in the jungle of Nicaragua Growing up in a loveless home Childhood depression and anxiety His struggles with addiction How therapy has changed his life His mothers affair Being grateful for his traumatic childhood Channelling pain and trauma into comedy His spiritual and mental crisis Why he chose to become an actor Struggling with anxiety attacks His search for meaning and purpose in life His journey into spirituality How humans are spiritual beings having a human experience Why a lot of life is just static Coming to spirituality out of necessity The impact of his son's birth Feeling of unfulfilled while filming 'The Office' The cultural impact of 'The Office' Being unhappy despite his massive success Why there is no end point of happiness Why the present moment is all we have The importance of gratitude The battle of the ego and why it causes unhappiness How everyone has a shadow self The 12 step programme and how it encourages change The power of surrendering You can purchase Rainn’s most recent book, ‘Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution’, here: https://bit.ly/3EbRwPP Follow Rainn: Instagram: https://bit.ly/462rF99 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Eb6fdN Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a childhood in the jungle to Dunder Mifflin and fame, this is the Rainn Wilson you don’t know. In this new episode Steven sits down with actor, comedian, podcaster and author, Rainn Wilson. Rainn is best known for playing Dwight Schrute on the US version of the TV sitcom ‘The Office’, which ran from 2005 to 2013. During this time Rainn was Emmy Award nominated three times for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. In 2008, he co-founded the digital media company SoulPancake, which aims to encourage open-hearted dialogue about what it means to be human. In this conversation Rainn and Steven discuss topics, such as: His childhood in the jungle of Nicaragua Growing up in a loveless home Childhood depression and anxiety His struggles with addiction How therapy has changed his life His mothers affair Being grateful for his traumatic childhood Channelling pain and trauma into comedy His spiritual and mental crisis Why he chose to become an actor Struggling with anxiety attacks His search for meaning and purpose in life His journey into spirituality How humans are spiritual beings having a human experience Why a lot of life is just static Coming to spirituality out of necessity The impact of his son's birth Feeling of unfulfilled while filming 'The Office' The cultural impact of 'The Office' Being unhappy despite his massive success Why there is no end point of happiness Why the present moment is all we have The importance of gratitude The battle of the ego and why it causes unhappiness How everyone has a shadow self The 12 step programme and how it encourages change The power of surrendering You can purchase Rainn’s most recent book, ‘Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution’, here: https://bit.ly/3EbRwPP Follow Rainn: Instagram: https://bit.ly/462rF99 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Eb6fdN Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRainn Wilson: "I was so unhappy during The Office!" (Dwight Schrute)997af55b-c484-4d41-85e6-de1ec5005ddcMon, 28 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +00005041https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Remaining Humble (2023) Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 240: Remaining Humble (2023)6887ab42-7d0f-4de3-8635-1086330049aaMon, 28 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Remaining Humble (2023) Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 240: Remaining Humble (2023)67fc9dd1-381d-4864-a5b5-734db901cb48Mon, 28 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Remaining Humble (2023) Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 240: Remaining Humble (2023)09715643-4a46-4f06-864e-9f25e84689b6Mon, 28 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Remaining Humble (2023) Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 240: Remaining Humble (2023)c99361f6-0b9d-40d7-b9bb-965a7b6ba8fcMon, 28 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Erroneous Judgment of Conscience It is possible for our moral conscience to remain in ignorance for a variety of reasons. Fr. Mike delves into the sources of errors of judgment in moral conduct and how habitual sin blinds our conscience. As we wrap up this article, Fr. Mike reminds us that a well-formed conscience sets us free and gives us the power to do what we ought. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1790-1802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

It is possible for our moral conscience to remain in ignorance for a variety of reasons. Fr. Mike delves into the sources of errors of judgment in moral conduct and how habitual sin blinds our conscience. As we wrap up this article, Fr. Mike reminds us that a well-formed conscience sets us free and gives us the power to do what we ought. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1790-1802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 240: Erroneous Judgment of Conscience0e973f5a-1ec6-4a6e-b6bc-e323c7044643Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Mangled Slipper"Look what Otis did!" Maria showed her father her soggy, torn slipper. "I scolded him and put him outside.""I'm sorry, honey," Dad said as he took the mangled slipper. "I can see that little puppy needs a lot more training."Mom spoke from the doorway. "Maria, Iris is on the phone for you." She held out her phone.A few minutes later, Maria's voice boomed from the kitchen. "You always want me to do all the work, Iris. You're so lazy! I'm never doing a school project with you again.""What was that about?" asked Mom when Maria returned her phone. "I thought Iris was your best friend.""She…she just caught me at a bad time," mumbled Maria."Did your sister catch you at a bad time too?" asked Mom. "I heard you yell at her this morning."Maria blushed. "She always bothers me when I'm tired. But I told her I was sorry." Maria brightened. "I'll call Iris back and apologize to her."Just then Otis whined at the door. "I think Otis wants to come in and apologize too," said Dad, handing the chewed-up slipper to Maria.Maria looked at it. "Don't let him in," she grumbled crossly. "My slipper is ruined because of him."Dad nodded. "You know, Maria, even if you forgive Otis and let him in, it won't fix your slipper. That's mangled for good." "I know that," said Maria. "That's why I'm mad at him!""Well, feelings can be mangled just like your slipper," said Dad. "Once you've said something, it really can't be taken back. You can be sorry and say so, but the words have already hurt. Often there is no way to repair the damage.""That's right," said Mom. "There are several people you need to apologize to, but even if they forgive you, you've still hurt their feelings. You need to be more careful to control your tongue and not say hurtful things in the first place.""But I…I don't know how," said Maria."Think before you speak," said Dad. "When you feel angry, count to ten before you say anything. Most of all, remember that Jesus gives you the ability to love others the way He does. Trust Him to help you speak in love, not anger." -Harriett A. Durrell

"Look what Otis did!" Maria showed her father her soggy, torn slipper. "I scolded him and put him outside.""I'm sorry, honey," Dad said as he took the mangled slipper. "I can see that little puppy needs a lot more training."Mom spoke from the doorway. "Maria, Iris is on the phone for you." She held out her phone.A few minutes later, Maria's voice boomed from the kitchen. "You always want me to do all the work, Iris. You're so lazy! I'm never doing a school project with you again.""What was that about?" asked Mom when Maria returned her phone. "I thought Iris was your best friend.""She…she just caught me at a bad time," mumbled Maria."Did your sister catch you at a bad time too?" asked Mom. "I heard you yell at her this morning."Maria blushed. "She always bothers me when I'm tired. But I told her I was sorry." Maria brightened. "I'll call Iris back and apologize to her."Just then Otis whined at the door. "I think Otis wants to come in and apologize too," said Dad, handing the chewed-up slipper to Maria.Maria looked at it. "Don't let him in," she grumbled crossly. "My slipper is ruined because of him."Dad nodded. "You know, Maria, even if you forgive Otis and let him in, it won't fix your slipper. That's mangled for good." "I know that," said Maria. "That's why I'm mad at him!""Well, feelings can be mangled just like your slipper," said Dad. "Once you've said something, it really can't be taken back. You can be sorry and say so, but the words have already hurt. Often there is no way to repair the damage.""That's right," said Mom. "There are several people you need to apologize to, but even if they forgive you, you've still hurt their feelings. You need to be more careful to control your tongue and not say hurtful things in the first place.""But I…I don't know how," said Maria."Think before you speak," said Dad. "When you feel angry, count to ten before you say anything. Most of all, remember that Jesus gives you the ability to love others the way He does. Trust Him to help you speak in love, not anger." -Harriett A. Durrell

The Mangled Slipper7eb49a61-8249-4134-8874-1d0111243c7bMon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Mangled Slipper"Look what Otis did!" Maria showed her father her soggy, torn slipper. "I scolded him and put him outside.""I'm sorry, honey," Dad said as he took the mangled slipper. "I can see that little puppy needs a lot more training."Mom spoke from the doorway. "Maria, Iris is on the phone for you." She held out her phone.A few minutes later, Maria's voice boomed from the kitchen. "You always want me to do all the work, Iris. You're so lazy! I'm never doing a school project with you again.""What was that about?" asked Mom when Maria returned her phone. "I thought Iris was your best friend.""She…she just caught me at a bad time," mumbled Maria."Did your sister catch you at a bad time too?" asked Mom. "I heard you yell at her this morning."Maria blushed. "She always bothers me when I'm tired. But I told her I was sorry." Maria brightened. "I'll call Iris back and apologize to her."Just then Otis whined at the door. "I think Otis wants to come in and apologize too," said Dad, handing the chewed-up slipper to Maria.Maria looked at it. "Don't let him in," she grumbled crossly. "My slipper is ruined because of him."Dad nodded. "You know, Maria, even if you forgive Otis and let him in, it won't fix your slipper. That's mangled for good." "I know that," said Maria. "That's why I'm mad at him!""Well, feelings can be mangled just like your slipper," said Dad. "Once you've said something, it really can't be taken back. You can be sorry and say so, but the words have already hurt. Often there is no way to repair the damage.""That's right," said Mom. "There are several people you need to apologize to, but even if they forgive you, you've still hurt their feelings. You need to be more careful to control your tongue and not say hurtful things in the first place.""But I…I don't know how," said Maria."Think before you speak," said Dad. "When you feel angry, count to ten before you say anything. Most of all, remember that Jesus gives you the ability to love others the way He does. Trust Him to help you speak in love, not anger." -Harriett A. Durrell

"Look what Otis did!" Maria showed her father her soggy, torn slipper. "I scolded him and put him outside.""I'm sorry, honey," Dad said as he took the mangled slipper. "I can see that little puppy needs a lot more training."Mom spoke from the doorway. "Maria, Iris is on the phone for you." She held out her phone.A few minutes later, Maria's voice boomed from the kitchen. "You always want me to do all the work, Iris. You're so lazy! I'm never doing a school project with you again.""What was that about?" asked Mom when Maria returned her phone. "I thought Iris was your best friend.""She…she just caught me at a bad time," mumbled Maria."Did your sister catch you at a bad time too?" asked Mom. "I heard you yell at her this morning."Maria blushed. "She always bothers me when I'm tired. But I told her I was sorry." Maria brightened. "I'll call Iris back and apologize to her."Just then Otis whined at the door. "I think Otis wants to come in and apologize too," said Dad, handing the chewed-up slipper to Maria.Maria looked at it. "Don't let him in," she grumbled crossly. "My slipper is ruined because of him."Dad nodded. "You know, Maria, even if you forgive Otis and let him in, it won't fix your slipper. That's mangled for good." "I know that," said Maria. "That's why I'm mad at him!""Well, feelings can be mangled just like your slipper," said Dad. "Once you've said something, it really can't be taken back. You can be sorry and say so, but the words have already hurt. Often there is no way to repair the damage.""That's right," said Mom. "There are several people you need to apologize to, but even if they forgive you, you've still hurt their feelings. You need to be more careful to control your tongue and not say hurtful things in the first place.""But I…I don't know how," said Maria."Think before you speak," said Dad. "When you feel angry, count to ten before you say anything. Most of all, remember that Jesus gives you the ability to love others the way He does. Trust Him to help you speak in love, not anger." -Harriett A. Durrell

The Mangled Slipper50fddb40-fbf7-48ef-a718-a637edd21499Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Erroneous Judgment of Conscience It is possible for our moral conscience to remain in ignorance for a variety of reasons. Fr. Mike delves into the sources of errors of judgment in moral conduct and how habitual sin blinds our conscience. As we wrap up this article, Fr. Mike reminds us that a well-formed conscience sets us free and gives us the power to do what we ought. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1790-1802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

It is possible for our moral conscience to remain in ignorance for a variety of reasons. Fr. Mike delves into the sources of errors of judgment in moral conduct and how habitual sin blinds our conscience. As we wrap up this article, Fr. Mike reminds us that a well-formed conscience sets us free and gives us the power to do what we ought. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1790-1802. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 240: Erroneous Judgment of Conscience60e40278-b6df-4a15-b42d-8db371a7d0a2Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2023) Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2023)678ed4ba-47ec-4487-9c1f-29bc5109896aSun, 27 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2023) Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2023)44d18f18-8977-422b-82bf-0b3d39c87fb1Sun, 27 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2023) Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2023)1144560e-538f-431b-adb1-2464be7d6517Sun, 27 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2023) Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2023)d039eabc-04f6-4910-9601-001d88d908c3Sun, 27 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: The Formation of Conscience Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack the formation of our conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that a well-formed conscience is one that is both “upright and truthful.” He also highlights the idea that a well-formed intellect is vital to having a well-formed conscience. We cannot just say something is either right or wrong, we have to understand why we think that. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1783-1789. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack the formation of our conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that a well-formed conscience is one that is both “upright and truthful.” He also highlights the idea that a well-formed intellect is vital to having a well-formed conscience. We cannot just say something is either right or wrong, we have to understand why we think that. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1783-1789. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 239: The Formation of Consciencefcf2162c-2104-41a2-b223-7b4ec34fe61fSun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEscape Plan"Sarah, Lynn, you need to start packing," Mom said. "The hurricane has turned and is heading this way. They're evacuating the barrier islands."Sarah quickly jumped into action and started packing, but Lynn began to cry. "I'm scared!""It's going to be okay, Lynn," said Mom. "We'll be gone before the storm hits. We'll follow the escape plan and head north to Grandma and Grandpa's house."Once the car was packed and the house was boarded up, they got on the road. The traffic leaving the islands was already backed up for miles. It was going to take a while to reach the mainland, and from there it would take another four hours to get to Grandma and Grandpa's house. Good thing Lynn and Sarah packed a lot of toys.When they finally arrived, the girls gave each of their grandparents a big hug and then ran into the backyard to play. It felt good to be out of the car and running around again.The next day when Grandpa was watching the news, Sarah and Lynn saw the damage the storm was doing as it ripped through the islands. Then it showed footage of people being rescued from rooftops."I thought everyone had to leave the islands," Sarah said."They were supposed to, but some chose to stay," said Grandpa.Lynn frowned. "Why didn't they escape when they had the chance?""Some probably chose not to heed the warnings. Others probably didn't have a way to leave." Grandpa turned off the TV. "Did you know there's one situation where we always have the option to escape? The Bible says that whenever we're tempted to sin, God provides a way out.""He gives us an escape plan out of temptation?" asked Sarah.Grandpa nodded. "We have a choice to make whenever we're tempted to do something that's wrong. Do we choose God's escape plan and use the power He gives us to say no to sin, or do we choose to give in to the temptation and then face the consequences of our bad choices?""Well, I sure am glad Mom and Dad got us safely off the island before the hurricane hit," Sarah said."Me too!" said Lynn. "And next time I'm tempted to do something wrong, I want to follow God's escape plan." -Lisa Fuller

"Sarah, Lynn, you need to start packing," Mom said. "The hurricane has turned and is heading this way. They're evacuating the barrier islands."Sarah quickly jumped into action and started packing, but Lynn began to cry. "I'm scared!""It's going to be okay, Lynn," said Mom. "We'll be gone before the storm hits. We'll follow the escape plan and head north to Grandma and Grandpa's house."Once the car was packed and the house was boarded up, they got on the road. The traffic leaving the islands was already backed up for miles. It was going to take a while to reach the mainland, and from there it would take another four hours to get to Grandma and Grandpa's house. Good thing Lynn and Sarah packed a lot of toys.When they finally arrived, the girls gave each of their grandparents a big hug and then ran into the backyard to play. It felt good to be out of the car and running around again.The next day when Grandpa was watching the news, Sarah and Lynn saw the damage the storm was doing as it ripped through the islands. Then it showed footage of people being rescued from rooftops."I thought everyone had to leave the islands," Sarah said."They were supposed to, but some chose to stay," said Grandpa.Lynn frowned. "Why didn't they escape when they had the chance?""Some probably chose not to heed the warnings. Others probably didn't have a way to leave." Grandpa turned off the TV. "Did you know there's one situation where we always have the option to escape? The Bible says that whenever we're tempted to sin, God provides a way out.""He gives us an escape plan out of temptation?" asked Sarah.Grandpa nodded. "We have a choice to make whenever we're tempted to do something that's wrong. Do we choose God's escape plan and use the power He gives us to say no to sin, or do we choose to give in to the temptation and then face the consequences of our bad choices?""Well, I sure am glad Mom and Dad got us safely off the island before the hurricane hit," Sarah said."Me too!" said Lynn. "And next time I'm tempted to do something wrong, I want to follow God's escape plan." -Lisa Fuller

Escape Plandfde80c0-906f-4db3-848d-064153b24e6dSun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEscape Plan"Sarah, Lynn, you need to start packing," Mom said. "The hurricane has turned and is heading this way. They're evacuating the barrier islands."Sarah quickly jumped into action and started packing, but Lynn began to cry. "I'm scared!""It's going to be okay, Lynn," said Mom. "We'll be gone before the storm hits. We'll follow the escape plan and head north to Grandma and Grandpa's house."Once the car was packed and the house was boarded up, they got on the road. The traffic leaving the islands was already backed up for miles. It was going to take a while to reach the mainland, and from there it would take another four hours to get to Grandma and Grandpa's house. Good thing Lynn and Sarah packed a lot of toys.When they finally arrived, the girls gave each of their grandparents a big hug and then ran into the backyard to play. It felt good to be out of the car and running around again.The next day when Grandpa was watching the news, Sarah and Lynn saw the damage the storm was doing as it ripped through the islands. Then it showed footage of people being rescued from rooftops."I thought everyone had to leave the islands," Sarah said."They were supposed to, but some chose to stay," said Grandpa.Lynn frowned. "Why didn't they escape when they had the chance?""Some probably chose not to heed the warnings. Others probably didn't have a way to leave." Grandpa turned off the TV. "Did you know there's one situation where we always have the option to escape? The Bible says that whenever we're tempted to sin, God provides a way out.""He gives us an escape plan out of temptation?" asked Sarah.Grandpa nodded. "We have a choice to make whenever we're tempted to do something that's wrong. Do we choose God's escape plan and use the power He gives us to say no to sin, or do we choose to give in to the temptation and then face the consequences of our bad choices?""Well, I sure am glad Mom and Dad got us safely off the island before the hurricane hit," Sarah said."Me too!" said Lynn. "And next time I'm tempted to do something wrong, I want to follow God's escape plan." -Lisa Fuller

"Sarah, Lynn, you need to start packing," Mom said. "The hurricane has turned and is heading this way. They're evacuating the barrier islands."Sarah quickly jumped into action and started packing, but Lynn began to cry. "I'm scared!""It's going to be okay, Lynn," said Mom. "We'll be gone before the storm hits. We'll follow the escape plan and head north to Grandma and Grandpa's house."Once the car was packed and the house was boarded up, they got on the road. The traffic leaving the islands was already backed up for miles. It was going to take a while to reach the mainland, and from there it would take another four hours to get to Grandma and Grandpa's house. Good thing Lynn and Sarah packed a lot of toys.When they finally arrived, the girls gave each of their grandparents a big hug and then ran into the backyard to play. It felt good to be out of the car and running around again.The next day when Grandpa was watching the news, Sarah and Lynn saw the damage the storm was doing as it ripped through the islands. Then it showed footage of people being rescued from rooftops."I thought everyone had to leave the islands," Sarah said."They were supposed to, but some chose to stay," said Grandpa.Lynn frowned. "Why didn't they escape when they had the chance?""Some probably chose not to heed the warnings. Others probably didn't have a way to leave." Grandpa turned off the TV. "Did you know there's one situation where we always have the option to escape? The Bible says that whenever we're tempted to sin, God provides a way out.""He gives us an escape plan out of temptation?" asked Sarah.Grandpa nodded. "We have a choice to make whenever we're tempted to do something that's wrong. Do we choose God's escape plan and use the power He gives us to say no to sin, or do we choose to give in to the temptation and then face the consequences of our bad choices?""Well, I sure am glad Mom and Dad got us safely off the island before the hurricane hit," Sarah said."Me too!" said Lynn. "And next time I'm tempted to do something wrong, I want to follow God's escape plan." -Lisa Fuller

Escape Planc0114173-2398-4398-b262-8a6e502ec525Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: The Formation of Conscience Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack the formation of our conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that a well-formed conscience is one that is both “upright and truthful.” He also highlights the idea that a well-formed intellect is vital to having a well-formed conscience. We cannot just say something is either right or wrong, we have to understand why we think that. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1783-1789. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack the formation of our conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that a well-formed conscience is one that is both “upright and truthful.” He also highlights the idea that a well-formed intellect is vital to having a well-formed conscience. We cannot just say something is either right or wrong, we have to understand why we think that. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1783-1789. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 239: The Formation of Consciencef19aafbb-3bb7-439e-bcfe-12cb54c84e74Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/27/23 The Question Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time There are some questions that only you can answer. In the Gospel today, Jesus asks two questions. But there is a third unspoken question that needs to be asked and answered first: Who does Jesus say that He is? This question (and answer) will determine everything for the rest of our lives. Mass Readings from August 27, 2023:Isaiah 22:19-23Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8Romans 11:33-36 Matthew 16:13-20

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time There are some questions that only you can answer. In the Gospel today, Jesus asks two questions. But there is a third unspoken question that needs to be asked and answered first: Who does Jesus say that He is? This question (and answer) will determine everything for the rest of our lives. Mass Readings from August 27, 2023:Isaiah 22:19-23Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8Romans 11:33-36 Matthew 16:13-20

full8/27/23 The Question45e7f5c6-9b6a-4df8-99af-6c28c3b87bc8Sat, 26 Aug 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/27/23 The Question Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time There are some questions that only you can answer. In the Gospel today, Jesus asks two questions. But there is a third unspoken question that needs to be asked and answered first: Who does Jesus say that He is? This question (and answer) will determine everything for the rest of our lives. Mass Readings from August 27, 2023:Isaiah 22:19-23Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8Romans 11:33-36 Matthew 16:13-20

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time There are some questions that only you can answer. In the Gospel today, Jesus asks two questions. But there is a third unspoken question that needs to be asked and answered first: Who does Jesus say that He is? This question (and answer) will determine everything for the rest of our lives. Mass Readings from August 27, 2023:Isaiah 22:19-23Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8Romans 11:33-36 Matthew 16:13-20

full8/27/23 The Questionf8f0807b-f47f-4569-831a-af35a2e48c81Sat, 26 Aug 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/27/23 The Question Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time There are some questions that only you can answer. In the Gospel today, Jesus asks two questions. But there is a third unspoken question that needs to be asked and answered first: Who does Jesus say that He is? This question (and answer) will determine everything for the rest of our lives. Mass Readings from August 27, 2023:Isaiah 22:19-23Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8Romans 11:33-36 Matthew 16:13-20

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time There are some questions that only you can answer. In the Gospel today, Jesus asks two questions. But there is a third unspoken question that needs to be asked and answered first: Who does Jesus say that He is? This question (and answer) will determine everything for the rest of our lives. Mass Readings from August 27, 2023:Isaiah 22:19-23Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8Romans 11:33-36 Matthew 16:13-20

full8/27/23 The Questionc0ae0612-e7f1-47d1-9a5d-aa586a6414f5Sat, 26 Aug 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2023) Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2023)c488c3ff-d735-4016-af12-0f3dddc31d23Sat, 26 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2023) Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2023)943cdbed-c457-454a-8b84-951bc42894d2Sat, 26 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2023) Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2023)e79f0398-6e98-4e33-b070-dfb0afe061edSat, 26 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2023) Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2023)9c1cfe26-0b39-4b2f-86a3-60f38db519d6Sat, 26 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Our Moral Conscience Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the moral conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though our intellect has been weakened by sin, we still have some sense, our conscience, that tells us that there is a right and wrong. He also emphasizes the difference between our conscience and our passions. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1776-1782. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the moral conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though our intellect has been weakened by sin, we still have some sense, our conscience, that tells us that there is a right and wrong. He also emphasizes the difference between our conscience and our passions. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1776-1782. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 238: Our Moral Conscience5592f0f5-c15a-4134-ae83-b19135496c75Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPuzzle Pieces"Hi, Mom," said Clara as she walked into her mom's hospital room. It seemed so strange to see Mom in a hospital bed. "You feeling okay?" Mom nodded. "They only did tests today. The surgery isn't until tomorrow, but don't worry. I'm in very good hands." She pointed to a bag Clara was carrying. "What did you bring?""I brought a puzzle." Clara dumped the pieces onto Mom's bedside table. "It's just a small one, and I figured we could put it together.""Good idea!" said Mom, and they began searching for edge pieces.As Clara worked, so many questions filled her mind. Will Mom's surgery be really painful for her? Will it make her well? And the scariest question of all… Could Mom die during the surgery? But she didn't want to worry her mother, so she kept her thoughts to herself."I can't figure out where this piece goes," Clara said, frowning.Mom smiled at her. "I'm glad you brought a puzzle. It's kind of like my life right now. Being sick and needing surgery is like that piece of the puzzle. You don't know how it fits in the picture, and I don't know where this experience fits into the picture of my life. But knowing that God promises to work everything for good and seeing how He's already put some other pieces of my life together helps me trust Him now too." "What do you mean?" asked Clara."Well, one example is the way God worked when Dad lost his job," said Mom. "We couldn't understand how that would fit in the picture of our lives. Then God provided a job for him in this city where Dr. Campbell practices. He's the best doctor in the country for the surgery I need.""God is taking care of you, right?" said Clara slowly. "And He'll take care of you tomorrow, won't He?"Mom nodded. "Even if the surgery isn't successful, I know He'll take care of me because I belong to Jesus and will spend eternity with Him." She squeezed Clara's hand. "I don't understand how this fits into my life, but He does, and I trust Him to put the picture together for me. Will you trust Him too?" Clara nodded. She was finally able to give her mother a little smile. -Katherine R. Adams

"Hi, Mom," said Clara as she walked into her mom's hospital room. It seemed so strange to see Mom in a hospital bed. "You feeling okay?" Mom nodded. "They only did tests today. The surgery isn't until tomorrow, but don't worry. I'm in very good hands." She pointed to a bag Clara was carrying. "What did you bring?""I brought a puzzle." Clara dumped the pieces onto Mom's bedside table. "It's just a small one, and I figured we could put it together.""Good idea!" said Mom, and they began searching for edge pieces.As Clara worked, so many questions filled her mind. Will Mom's surgery be really painful for her? Will it make her well? And the scariest question of all… Could Mom die during the surgery? But she didn't want to worry her mother, so she kept her thoughts to herself."I can't figure out where this piece goes," Clara said, frowning.Mom smiled at her. "I'm glad you brought a puzzle. It's kind of like my life right now. Being sick and needing surgery is like that piece of the puzzle. You don't know how it fits in the picture, and I don't know where this experience fits into the picture of my life. But knowing that God promises to work everything for good and seeing how He's already put some other pieces of my life together helps me trust Him now too." "What do you mean?" asked Clara."Well, one example is the way God worked when Dad lost his job," said Mom. "We couldn't understand how that would fit in the picture of our lives. Then God provided a job for him in this city where Dr. Campbell practices. He's the best doctor in the country for the surgery I need.""God is taking care of you, right?" said Clara slowly. "And He'll take care of you tomorrow, won't He?"Mom nodded. "Even if the surgery isn't successful, I know He'll take care of me because I belong to Jesus and will spend eternity with Him." She squeezed Clara's hand. "I don't understand how this fits into my life, but He does, and I trust Him to put the picture together for me. Will you trust Him too?" Clara nodded. She was finally able to give her mother a little smile. -Katherine R. Adams

Puzzle Pieces6c1506d9-6ad7-48df-9772-292d524d22b2Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPuzzle Pieces"Hi, Mom," said Clara as she walked into her mom's hospital room. It seemed so strange to see Mom in a hospital bed. "You feeling okay?" Mom nodded. "They only did tests today. The surgery isn't until tomorrow, but don't worry. I'm in very good hands." She pointed to a bag Clara was carrying. "What did you bring?""I brought a puzzle." Clara dumped the pieces onto Mom's bedside table. "It's just a small one, and I figured we could put it together.""Good idea!" said Mom, and they began searching for edge pieces.As Clara worked, so many questions filled her mind. Will Mom's surgery be really painful for her? Will it make her well? And the scariest question of all… Could Mom die during the surgery? But she didn't want to worry her mother, so she kept her thoughts to herself."I can't figure out where this piece goes," Clara said, frowning.Mom smiled at her. "I'm glad you brought a puzzle. It's kind of like my life right now. Being sick and needing surgery is like that piece of the puzzle. You don't know how it fits in the picture, and I don't know where this experience fits into the picture of my life. But knowing that God promises to work everything for good and seeing how He's already put some other pieces of my life together helps me trust Him now too." "What do you mean?" asked Clara."Well, one example is the way God worked when Dad lost his job," said Mom. "We couldn't understand how that would fit in the picture of our lives. Then God provided a job for him in this city where Dr. Campbell practices. He's the best doctor in the country for the surgery I need.""God is taking care of you, right?" said Clara slowly. "And He'll take care of you tomorrow, won't He?"Mom nodded. "Even if the surgery isn't successful, I know He'll take care of me because I belong to Jesus and will spend eternity with Him." She squeezed Clara's hand. "I don't understand how this fits into my life, but He does, and I trust Him to put the picture together for me. Will you trust Him too?" Clara nodded. She was finally able to give her mother a little smile. -Katherine R. Adams

"Hi, Mom," said Clara as she walked into her mom's hospital room. It seemed so strange to see Mom in a hospital bed. "You feeling okay?" Mom nodded. "They only did tests today. The surgery isn't until tomorrow, but don't worry. I'm in very good hands." She pointed to a bag Clara was carrying. "What did you bring?""I brought a puzzle." Clara dumped the pieces onto Mom's bedside table. "It's just a small one, and I figured we could put it together.""Good idea!" said Mom, and they began searching for edge pieces.As Clara worked, so many questions filled her mind. Will Mom's surgery be really painful for her? Will it make her well? And the scariest question of all… Could Mom die during the surgery? But she didn't want to worry her mother, so she kept her thoughts to herself."I can't figure out where this piece goes," Clara said, frowning.Mom smiled at her. "I'm glad you brought a puzzle. It's kind of like my life right now. Being sick and needing surgery is like that piece of the puzzle. You don't know how it fits in the picture, and I don't know where this experience fits into the picture of my life. But knowing that God promises to work everything for good and seeing how He's already put some other pieces of my life together helps me trust Him now too." "What do you mean?" asked Clara."Well, one example is the way God worked when Dad lost his job," said Mom. "We couldn't understand how that would fit in the picture of our lives. Then God provided a job for him in this city where Dr. Campbell practices. He's the best doctor in the country for the surgery I need.""God is taking care of you, right?" said Clara slowly. "And He'll take care of you tomorrow, won't He?"Mom nodded. "Even if the surgery isn't successful, I know He'll take care of me because I belong to Jesus and will spend eternity with Him." She squeezed Clara's hand. "I don't understand how this fits into my life, but He does, and I trust Him to put the picture together for me. Will you trust Him too?" Clara nodded. She was finally able to give her mother a little smile. -Katherine R. Adams

Puzzle Pieces91700173-38cb-4cb2-9a67-d215285640beSat, 26 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Our Moral Conscience Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the moral conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though our intellect has been weakened by sin, we still have some sense, our conscience, that tells us that there is a right and wrong. He also emphasizes the difference between our conscience and our passions. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1776-1782. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the moral conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that even though our intellect has been weakened by sin, we still have some sense, our conscience, that tells us that there is a right and wrong. He also emphasizes the difference between our conscience and our passions. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1776-1782. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 238: Our Moral Conscienced67ff1e1-7474-4115-b022-a0b526b33193Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRelationships Pt. 2 | Girls Gone BibleGGGGGGGGGGB HAPPY FRIDAY we're back with part 2 of our relationships episode and we answer as many of your questions as we can. we get hundreds every time we put up a submission box, so keep asking and we're bound to answer yours eventually! GRACE FOR PURPOSE PRAYERS- https://youtu.be/r8mrfq6SNIU?si=Czs0guGMnKPoAUSm https://youtu.be/kSoHMB4wWyg?si=_sPchiR-9GXHmDOe https://youtu.be/Ist4688Akvk?si=zzl1MEQJbKouXfeN https://youtu.be/HgIFy5PZg0E?si=pO3JUYLn4OHsP4k9 may our Lord Jesus bless you and love you today and everyday of your life. we're really beyond grateful for the GGB community.  we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari   Support this podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

GGGGGGGGGGB HAPPY FRIDAY we're back with part 2 of our relationships episode and we answer as many of your questions as we can. we get hundreds every time we put up a submission box, so keep asking and we're bound to answer yours eventually! GRACE FOR PURPOSE PRAYERS- https://youtu.be/r8mrfq6SNIU?si=Czs0guGMnKPoAUSm https://youtu.be/kSoHMB4wWyg?si=_sPchiR-9GXHmDOe https://youtu.be/Ist4688Akvk?si=zzl1MEQJbKouXfeN https://youtu.be/HgIFy5PZg0E?si=pO3JUYLn4OHsP4k9 may our Lord Jesus bless you and love you today and everyday of your life. we're really beyond grateful for the GGB community.  we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari   Support this podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible

fullRelationships Pt. 2 | Girls Gone Bible08a2c205-f418-4723-b305-ef6ada9fcc06Fri, 25 Aug 2023 20:18:27 +00002052https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWould It Just Be Easier Not to Be Christian? What if no one ever told you about Jesus? Your life probably wouldn&#39;t have so many rules. You wouldn&#39;t be as guilty for any sins you commit (you wouldn&#39;t even know they were sins in the first place). You wouldn&#39;t need to evangelize. And you wouldn&#39;t know that the God of the universe—your creator—loves you with a burning passion that you can&#39;t even imagine. Today, Fr. Mike makes the case that it is better to know Christ. It is better to live in the truth. And it is better to take on the challenge of Christian discipleship.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What if no one ever told you about Jesus? Your life probably wouldn&#39;t have so many rules. You wouldn&#39;t be as guilty for any sins you commit (you wouldn&#39;t even know they were sins in the first place). You wouldn&#39;t need to evangelize. And you wouldn&#39;t know that the God of the universe—your creator—loves you with a burning passion that you can&#39;t even imagine. Today, Fr. Mike makes the case that it is better to know Christ. It is better to live in the truth. And it is better to take on the challenge of Christian discipleship.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWould It Just Be Easier Not to Be Christian?c8197827-34cd-4bf7-bb2e-61633b6309beFri, 25 Aug 2023 13:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWould It Just Be Easier Not to Be Christian? What if no one ever told you about Jesus? Your life probably wouldn&#39;t have so many rules. You wouldn&#39;t be as guilty for any sins you commit (you wouldn&#39;t even know they were sins in the first place). You wouldn&#39;t need to evangelize. And you wouldn&#39;t know that the God of the universe—your creator—loves you with a burning passion that you can&#39;t even imagine. Today, Fr. Mike makes the case that it is better to know Christ. It is better to live in the truth. And it is better to take on the challenge of Christian discipleship.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What if no one ever told you about Jesus? Your life probably wouldn&#39;t have so many rules. You wouldn&#39;t be as guilty for any sins you commit (you wouldn&#39;t even know they were sins in the first place). You wouldn&#39;t need to evangelize. And you wouldn&#39;t know that the God of the universe—your creator—loves you with a burning passion that you can&#39;t even imagine. Today, Fr. Mike makes the case that it is better to know Christ. It is better to live in the truth. And it is better to take on the challenge of Christian discipleship.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWould It Just Be Easier Not to Be Christian?913ecca8-dcab-4965-9732-ec362bea1aa7Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 124: 10 Sugar Hacks So You Can Eat Whatever You Want! Jessie InchauspéIn this moment, the biochemist and glucose goddess, Jessie Inchauspé gives her top hacks for flattening your glucose spikes. These spikes that can come from our favourite foods can have devastating long term health impacts, and controlling them is one of the best strategies for your overall wellbeing. Jessie’s glucose hacks range from eating food in the right order, stopping counting calories, moving after eating and even drinking vinegar before you eat. All of these simple tricks can ensure that you are the healthiest and most productive you can possibly be. Listen to the full episode here -  https://g2ul0.app.link/o3MCIxyOwCb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Follow Jessie: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3n89Pkg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the biochemist and glucose goddess, Jessie Inchauspé gives her top hacks for flattening your glucose spikes. These spikes that can come from our favourite foods can have devastating long term health impacts, and controlling them is one of the best strategies for your overall wellbeing. Jessie’s glucose hacks range from eating food in the right order, stopping counting calories, moving after eating and even drinking vinegar before you eat. All of these simple tricks can ensure that you are the healthiest and most productive you can possibly be. Listen to the full episode here -  https://g2ul0.app.link/o3MCIxyOwCb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Follow Jessie: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3n89Pkg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 124: 10 Sugar Hacks So You Can Eat Whatever You Want! Jessie Inchauspéd65f5d63-9e5b-420d-ab31-5a64d21ed8dbFri, 25 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +00002098https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: Water from the Temple (2023) Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 237: Water from the Temple (2023)39a4240e-5dc2-4836-b34f-406f43501a3dFri, 25 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: Water from the Temple (2023) Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 237: Water from the Temple (2023)4e3fe6c3-dbaa-4cbd-a705-fe0b2ed6ea3fFri, 25 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: Water from the Temple (2023) Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 237: Water from the Temple (2023)08cc718f-9660-4bf2-800a-70e3b9322a43Fri, 25 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: Water from the Temple (2023) Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 237: Water from the Temple (2023)524f213d-b900-4686-9978-4ca0e81031d9Fri, 25 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: The Morality of the Passions Together, we examine The Morality of The Passions. Fr. Mike unpacks and explores the different elements of the definition of “passions”. He emphasizes that while passions, themselves, are neither good nor bad, there still is a moral component to them. It is what we do with our passions that can either contribute to virtue or vice. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1762-1775. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we examine The Morality of The Passions. Fr. Mike unpacks and explores the different elements of the definition of “passions”. He emphasizes that while passions, themselves, are neither good nor bad, there still is a moral component to them. It is what we do with our passions that can either contribute to virtue or vice. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1762-1775. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 237: The Morality of the Passions4674f4c8-8c85-4c3e-b6c9-11d0f41a94e6Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho’s Keeping the Kangaroo?"You look sad, Kevin. What are you thinking about?" Mom finished drying her hands on the kitchen towel she was holding and hung it back up on the rack. "Well…" Kevin gulped. "Remember how I got saved in Sunday school a few months ago? Well, I think I might not be saved anymore! I keep doing bad things. I disobey you all the time. I lied to my teacher about my homework. I said something mean to Justin when we were playing that video game the other day. Justin says I'm going to lose my salvation if I keep doing all these bad things!" Mom was quiet for a moment, then she said, "Let's go to the park."Kevin wiped his nose on his sleeve and slid off the couch. He grabbed his battered stuffed kangaroo and headed to the park with his mom. "Better leave Joey with me," Mom said when they got to the park. "You don't want to lose him on the playground."Kevin reluctantly handed his kangaroo over to his mom for safekeeping. Then he ran off to play.Later, at home, Kevin started crying. "Mom! I can't find Joey anywhere! I think I lost him at the park. Now he's gone forever and I'll never see him again!" "You didn't lose him. I was keeping him for you, remember?" She pulled the stuffed animal out of her bag and handed him to Kevin.Kevin grabbed Joey and squished him to his chest. He was so happy his favorite little friend wasn't lost!"Kevin," Mom said, "remember how you were asking about losing your salvation? This is a good illustration of how salvation works. When you trusted Jesus as your Savior, He forgave your sins and gave you eternal life as a child of God. That's what salvation is--the promise that we have been freed from sin's power and will live with God forever as His people. If you had to keep your salvation safe all by yourself, you would lose it. But Jesus not only gives us salvation for free--He is also the one who keeps it for us! You can't lose your salvation because Jesus is holding it for you." -Kristi Van Winkle

"You look sad, Kevin. What are you thinking about?" Mom finished drying her hands on the kitchen towel she was holding and hung it back up on the rack. "Well…" Kevin gulped. "Remember how I got saved in Sunday school a few months ago? Well, I think I might not be saved anymore! I keep doing bad things. I disobey you all the time. I lied to my teacher about my homework. I said something mean to Justin when we were playing that video game the other day. Justin says I'm going to lose my salvation if I keep doing all these bad things!" Mom was quiet for a moment, then she said, "Let's go to the park."Kevin wiped his nose on his sleeve and slid off the couch. He grabbed his battered stuffed kangaroo and headed to the park with his mom. "Better leave Joey with me," Mom said when they got to the park. "You don't want to lose him on the playground."Kevin reluctantly handed his kangaroo over to his mom for safekeeping. Then he ran off to play.Later, at home, Kevin started crying. "Mom! I can't find Joey anywhere! I think I lost him at the park. Now he's gone forever and I'll never see him again!" "You didn't lose him. I was keeping him for you, remember?" She pulled the stuffed animal out of her bag and handed him to Kevin.Kevin grabbed Joey and squished him to his chest. He was so happy his favorite little friend wasn't lost!"Kevin," Mom said, "remember how you were asking about losing your salvation? This is a good illustration of how salvation works. When you trusted Jesus as your Savior, He forgave your sins and gave you eternal life as a child of God. That's what salvation is--the promise that we have been freed from sin's power and will live with God forever as His people. If you had to keep your salvation safe all by yourself, you would lose it. But Jesus not only gives us salvation for free--He is also the one who keeps it for us! You can't lose your salvation because Jesus is holding it for you." -Kristi Van Winkle

Who’s Keeping the Kangaroo?7c2f71a4-3272-4f45-a4be-1a84bbc44e01Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho’s Keeping the Kangaroo?"You look sad, Kevin. What are you thinking about?" Mom finished drying her hands on the kitchen towel she was holding and hung it back up on the rack. "Well…" Kevin gulped. "Remember how I got saved in Sunday school a few months ago? Well, I think I might not be saved anymore! I keep doing bad things. I disobey you all the time. I lied to my teacher about my homework. I said something mean to Justin when we were playing that video game the other day. Justin says I'm going to lose my salvation if I keep doing all these bad things!" Mom was quiet for a moment, then she said, "Let's go to the park."Kevin wiped his nose on his sleeve and slid off the couch. He grabbed his battered stuffed kangaroo and headed to the park with his mom. "Better leave Joey with me," Mom said when they got to the park. "You don't want to lose him on the playground."Kevin reluctantly handed his kangaroo over to his mom for safekeeping. Then he ran off to play.Later, at home, Kevin started crying. "Mom! I can't find Joey anywhere! I think I lost him at the park. Now he's gone forever and I'll never see him again!" "You didn't lose him. I was keeping him for you, remember?" She pulled the stuffed animal out of her bag and handed him to Kevin.Kevin grabbed Joey and squished him to his chest. He was so happy his favorite little friend wasn't lost!"Kevin," Mom said, "remember how you were asking about losing your salvation? This is a good illustration of how salvation works. When you trusted Jesus as your Savior, He forgave your sins and gave you eternal life as a child of God. That's what salvation is--the promise that we have been freed from sin's power and will live with God forever as His people. If you had to keep your salvation safe all by yourself, you would lose it. But Jesus not only gives us salvation for free--He is also the one who keeps it for us! You can't lose your salvation because Jesus is holding it for you." -Kristi Van Winkle

"You look sad, Kevin. What are you thinking about?" Mom finished drying her hands on the kitchen towel she was holding and hung it back up on the rack. "Well…" Kevin gulped. "Remember how I got saved in Sunday school a few months ago? Well, I think I might not be saved anymore! I keep doing bad things. I disobey you all the time. I lied to my teacher about my homework. I said something mean to Justin when we were playing that video game the other day. Justin says I'm going to lose my salvation if I keep doing all these bad things!" Mom was quiet for a moment, then she said, "Let's go to the park."Kevin wiped his nose on his sleeve and slid off the couch. He grabbed his battered stuffed kangaroo and headed to the park with his mom. "Better leave Joey with me," Mom said when they got to the park. "You don't want to lose him on the playground."Kevin reluctantly handed his kangaroo over to his mom for safekeeping. Then he ran off to play.Later, at home, Kevin started crying. "Mom! I can't find Joey anywhere! I think I lost him at the park. Now he's gone forever and I'll never see him again!" "You didn't lose him. I was keeping him for you, remember?" She pulled the stuffed animal out of her bag and handed him to Kevin.Kevin grabbed Joey and squished him to his chest. He was so happy his favorite little friend wasn't lost!"Kevin," Mom said, "remember how you were asking about losing your salvation? This is a good illustration of how salvation works. When you trusted Jesus as your Savior, He forgave your sins and gave you eternal life as a child of God. That's what salvation is--the promise that we have been freed from sin's power and will live with God forever as His people. If you had to keep your salvation safe all by yourself, you would lose it. But Jesus not only gives us salvation for free--He is also the one who keeps it for us! You can't lose your salvation because Jesus is holding it for you." -Kristi Van Winkle

Who’s Keeping the Kangaroo?84260c92-af80-48a1-b721-b1ab8f4def9dFri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: The Morality of the Passions Together, we examine The Morality of The Passions. Fr. Mike unpacks and explores the different elements of the definition of “passions”. He emphasizes that while passions, themselves, are neither good nor bad, there still is a moral component to them. It is what we do with our passions that can either contribute to virtue or vice. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1762-1775. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, we examine The Morality of The Passions. Fr. Mike unpacks and explores the different elements of the definition of “passions”. He emphasizes that while passions, themselves, are neither good nor bad, there still is a moral component to them. It is what we do with our passions that can either contribute to virtue or vice. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1762-1775. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 237: The Morality of the Passions6ac5d3f2-6c2a-4a8f-b1cc-8a4d94533809Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#829 - Psalms 89 – The Lord’s Great LoveThis episode is part 67 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist sings of the Lord's great love and remembers his promises to the descendants of David... then calls on those promises. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-89-the-lords-great-love/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 67 in a study of the book of Psalms. The psalmist sings of the Lord's great love and remembers his promises to the descendants of David... then calls on those promises. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/psalms-89-the-lords-great-love/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#829 - Psalms 89 – The Lord’s Great Lovee4386606-c1b2-4116-b477-acb1aed52036Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:30:00 +0000950https://216.73.216.191/allTagsProtestant Business Exec Becomes On-Fire CatholicHe believed that the Catholic Church was run by Satan, the whore of Babylon, and that the anti-christ would come directly from the papacy. Our guest today, Jeremy Robinson, fought against Catholics and evangelized to win souls to Christ. However, one day while reading the Scripture verse, "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have," he was struck and realized he could not answer this question to atheists or agnostics. It was the beginning of his journey to become Catholic. He is now on-fire to bring everyone to the Catholic Faith while running a full-service video production company that makes videos for Mercedes, Google, IBM, Canon, Gillette, Marriott, American Airlines, and many more. This is a story of passion, fear, loss of friends, pain, and Grace. Cardboard Spaceship - https://cardboard-spaceship.com/ 🔴 🔴 Help Support Our Need for Professional Studio Equipment and get 3 Months of Free Access to CG+ - https://catholicgentleman.com/support A thank you to SENT Ventures for bringing us together.  🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He believed that the Catholic Church was run by Satan, the whore of Babylon, and that the anti-christ would come directly from the papacy. Our guest today, Jeremy Robinson, fought against Catholics and evangelized to win souls to Christ. However, one day while reading the Scripture verse, "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have," he was struck and realized he could not answer this question to atheists or agnostics. It was the beginning of his journey to become Catholic. He is now on-fire to bring everyone to the Catholic Faith while running a full-service video production company that makes videos for Mercedes, Google, IBM, Canon, Gillette, Marriott, American Airlines, and many more. This is a story of passion, fear, loss of friends, pain, and Grace. Cardboard Spaceship - https://cardboard-spaceship.com/ 🔴 🔴 Help Support Our Need for Professional Studio Equipment and get 3 Months of Free Access to CG+ - https://catholicgentleman.com/support A thank you to SENT Ventures for bringing us together.  🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullProtestant Business Exec Becomes On-Fire Catholice9e15b2f-dba3-422f-a4f8-dfec79a92e0aThu, 24 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +00003715https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Discipline Expert: The 4 Surprising & Easy Habits ALL High Achievers Have! (Based On 2,000 Years Of Research) - Ryan HolidayHow can a 2,000 year old philosophy change your life in 2023? In this new episode Steven sits down with the bestselling author Ryan Holiday. Ryan is best known for promoting the timeless life philosophy of Stoicism through his books, ‘Ego Is The Enemy’, ‘The Obstacle Is The Way’, ‘Courage Is Calling’ and ‘Discipline Is Destiny’, as well as hosting ’The Daily Stoic’ podcast. In this conversation Ryan and Steven discuss topics, such as: How researching Stoicism has made Ryan a better person Ryan’s definition of Stoicism How Stoicism provides a guide to the big questions of life The ways an ancient philosophy can be applied to the modern world How 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius changed Ryan's life The timeless questions of the human experience How Stoicism helps people to navigate in a world of problems The 4 cardinal virtues of Stoicism How Ryan has viewed Stoicism differently over his life The different meanings of discipline How discipline can lead to freedom What is true freedom How exercise creates control over the mind The importance of keeping commitments to yourself You are what you do How to set the correct goals Setting the definitions of your own success How taking care of yourself physically sets you up to thrive emotionally Why we need struggles and difficulty in life Why we need to confront our ego How human nature hasn't changed over the course of history Reading as a way of living multiple lives What Ryan thinks is the meaning of life The key pieces of wisdom that cross time and cultures You can purchase Ryan’s most recent book, ‘The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids’, here: https://amzn.to/3KRHG9C Follow Ryan: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3OKINJf Twitter: https://bit.ly/45msTvI TikTok: https://bit.ly/3OJK2IN YouTube: https://bit.ly/45Aa0Fk Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can a 2,000 year old philosophy change your life in 2023? In this new episode Steven sits down with the bestselling author Ryan Holiday. Ryan is best known for promoting the timeless life philosophy of Stoicism through his books, ‘Ego Is The Enemy’, ‘The Obstacle Is The Way’, ‘Courage Is Calling’ and ‘Discipline Is Destiny’, as well as hosting ’The Daily Stoic’ podcast. In this conversation Ryan and Steven discuss topics, such as: How researching Stoicism has made Ryan a better person Ryan’s definition of Stoicism How Stoicism provides a guide to the big questions of life The ways an ancient philosophy can be applied to the modern world How 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius changed Ryan's life The timeless questions of the human experience How Stoicism helps people to navigate in a world of problems The 4 cardinal virtues of Stoicism How Ryan has viewed Stoicism differently over his life The different meanings of discipline How discipline can lead to freedom What is true freedom How exercise creates control over the mind The importance of keeping commitments to yourself You are what you do How to set the correct goals Setting the definitions of your own success How taking care of yourself physically sets you up to thrive emotionally Why we need struggles and difficulty in life Why we need to confront our ego How human nature hasn't changed over the course of history Reading as a way of living multiple lives What Ryan thinks is the meaning of life The key pieces of wisdom that cross time and cultures You can purchase Ryan’s most recent book, ‘The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids’, here: https://amzn.to/3KRHG9C Follow Ryan: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3OKINJf Twitter: https://bit.ly/45msTvI TikTok: https://bit.ly/3OJK2IN YouTube: https://bit.ly/45Aa0Fk Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Discipline Expert: The 4 Surprising & Easy Habits ALL High Achievers Have! (Based On 2,000 Years Of Research) - Ryan Holiday8455a0c8-dba0-4954-aae9-294ec6ca5c5cThu, 24 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +00005128https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: Rich in Love (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 236: Rich in Love (2023)72ec2412-356c-496d-b0b8-5d9304bc9f38Thu, 24 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: Rich in Love (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 236: Rich in Love (2023)195d5836-50e0-42fe-9a39-60aaa1519adaThu, 24 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: Rich in Love (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 236: Rich in Love (2023)ac4e47ca-f308-4543-b2ce-483520919ef2Thu, 24 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: Rich in Love (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 236: Rich in Love (2023)ab36d238-d0b8-4880-89ba-863c4cbb080aThu, 24 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: The Morality of Human Acts Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the article on the morality of human acts. Fr. Mike unpacks the three “sources” of morality: the object chosen, the end in view or the intention, and the circumstances. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the categories of right or wrong, good or evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1749-1761. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the article on the morality of human acts. Fr. Mike unpacks the three “sources” of morality: the object chosen, the end in view or the intention, and the circumstances. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the categories of right or wrong, good or evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1749-1761. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 236: The Morality of Human Acts888fb6e7-e4aa-41c7-9a24-b4475c89e78aThu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDaddy’s Girl"Mom, who do I look like?" asked Avia while her mother braided her hair."Who do you look like?" repeated Mom. "Well, let's see." Mom gently tugged on Avia's hair. "Duck," she said."I look like a duck?" Avia laughed, knowing Mom meant for her to tip her head so she could braid the hair at the bottom of her neck.Mom laughed too, then took a long look at both their faces in the mirror. "Actually, that's an easy question. You look more like your father--more so every day." Avia's father had died when she was very small. "You remind me of your dad so much. You not only resemble him in appearance; you act like him too. You eat just as fast as he did," Mom teased as they walked to the kitchen to fix breakfast."Isn't it weird that I hardly knew Dad, but now I look like him and act like him?" Avia asked as she set the table. "You always say I like the same foods he did--asparagus and beets and even sandwiches with pickles and peanut butter on them! I wonder how come I'm so much like him when he's not here for me to copy?""I believe you do those things naturally because Dad is a part of you. He's passed on some of his characteristics to you--like similar taste buds," said Mom as she poured apple juice. "You also act like him in other ways because you've heard stories about him and have started doing some of the same things he used to do--like seeing how many old cars you can spot on a road trip." She smiled at Avia. "It's kind of like what happens when someone becomes a child of God.""You mean because He's our heavenly Father, but we don't see Him--just like I don't see Dad?" asked Avia.Mom nodded. "We don't see God, but we act like Him because the Holy Spirit--who is God--lives in us. We read about God in the Bible and see glimpses of Him in the lives of other Christians. And we talk about what He does in our lives." Mom squeezed Avia's hand. "With God's help, we become more and more like our heavenly Father every day!" -Dawn E. Maloney

"Mom, who do I look like?" asked Avia while her mother braided her hair."Who do you look like?" repeated Mom. "Well, let's see." Mom gently tugged on Avia's hair. "Duck," she said."I look like a duck?" Avia laughed, knowing Mom meant for her to tip her head so she could braid the hair at the bottom of her neck.Mom laughed too, then took a long look at both their faces in the mirror. "Actually, that's an easy question. You look more like your father--more so every day." Avia's father had died when she was very small. "You remind me of your dad so much. You not only resemble him in appearance; you act like him too. You eat just as fast as he did," Mom teased as they walked to the kitchen to fix breakfast."Isn't it weird that I hardly knew Dad, but now I look like him and act like him?" Avia asked as she set the table. "You always say I like the same foods he did--asparagus and beets and even sandwiches with pickles and peanut butter on them! I wonder how come I'm so much like him when he's not here for me to copy?""I believe you do those things naturally because Dad is a part of you. He's passed on some of his characteristics to you--like similar taste buds," said Mom as she poured apple juice. "You also act like him in other ways because you've heard stories about him and have started doing some of the same things he used to do--like seeing how many old cars you can spot on a road trip." She smiled at Avia. "It's kind of like what happens when someone becomes a child of God.""You mean because He's our heavenly Father, but we don't see Him--just like I don't see Dad?" asked Avia.Mom nodded. "We don't see God, but we act like Him because the Holy Spirit--who is God--lives in us. We read about God in the Bible and see glimpses of Him in the lives of other Christians. And we talk about what He does in our lives." Mom squeezed Avia's hand. "With God's help, we become more and more like our heavenly Father every day!" -Dawn E. Maloney

Daddy’s Girlcbb04e30-8489-4f22-a828-9ae5c89ec74aThu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDaddy’s Girl"Mom, who do I look like?" asked Avia while her mother braided her hair."Who do you look like?" repeated Mom. "Well, let's see." Mom gently tugged on Avia's hair. "Duck," she said."I look like a duck?" Avia laughed, knowing Mom meant for her to tip her head so she could braid the hair at the bottom of her neck.Mom laughed too, then took a long look at both their faces in the mirror. "Actually, that's an easy question. You look more like your father--more so every day." Avia's father had died when she was very small. "You remind me of your dad so much. You not only resemble him in appearance; you act like him too. You eat just as fast as he did," Mom teased as they walked to the kitchen to fix breakfast."Isn't it weird that I hardly knew Dad, but now I look like him and act like him?" Avia asked as she set the table. "You always say I like the same foods he did--asparagus and beets and even sandwiches with pickles and peanut butter on them! I wonder how come I'm so much like him when he's not here for me to copy?""I believe you do those things naturally because Dad is a part of you. He's passed on some of his characteristics to you--like similar taste buds," said Mom as she poured apple juice. "You also act like him in other ways because you've heard stories about him and have started doing some of the same things he used to do--like seeing how many old cars you can spot on a road trip." She smiled at Avia. "It's kind of like what happens when someone becomes a child of God.""You mean because He's our heavenly Father, but we don't see Him--just like I don't see Dad?" asked Avia.Mom nodded. "We don't see God, but we act like Him because the Holy Spirit--who is God--lives in us. We read about God in the Bible and see glimpses of Him in the lives of other Christians. And we talk about what He does in our lives." Mom squeezed Avia's hand. "With God's help, we become more and more like our heavenly Father every day!" -Dawn E. Maloney

"Mom, who do I look like?" asked Avia while her mother braided her hair."Who do you look like?" repeated Mom. "Well, let's see." Mom gently tugged on Avia's hair. "Duck," she said."I look like a duck?" Avia laughed, knowing Mom meant for her to tip her head so she could braid the hair at the bottom of her neck.Mom laughed too, then took a long look at both their faces in the mirror. "Actually, that's an easy question. You look more like your father--more so every day." Avia's father had died when she was very small. "You remind me of your dad so much. You not only resemble him in appearance; you act like him too. You eat just as fast as he did," Mom teased as they walked to the kitchen to fix breakfast."Isn't it weird that I hardly knew Dad, but now I look like him and act like him?" Avia asked as she set the table. "You always say I like the same foods he did--asparagus and beets and even sandwiches with pickles and peanut butter on them! I wonder how come I'm so much like him when he's not here for me to copy?""I believe you do those things naturally because Dad is a part of you. He's passed on some of his characteristics to you--like similar taste buds," said Mom as she poured apple juice. "You also act like him in other ways because you've heard stories about him and have started doing some of the same things he used to do--like seeing how many old cars you can spot on a road trip." She smiled at Avia. "It's kind of like what happens when someone becomes a child of God.""You mean because He's our heavenly Father, but we don't see Him--just like I don't see Dad?" asked Avia.Mom nodded. "We don't see God, but we act like Him because the Holy Spirit--who is God--lives in us. We read about God in the Bible and see glimpses of Him in the lives of other Christians. And we talk about what He does in our lives." Mom squeezed Avia's hand. "With God's help, we become more and more like our heavenly Father every day!" -Dawn E. Maloney

Daddy’s Girlb9c2e1aa-727f-48c0-8d9f-c5ca1dd98a9dThu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: The Morality of Human Acts Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the article on the morality of human acts. Fr. Mike unpacks the three “sources” of morality: the object chosen, the end in view or the intention, and the circumstances. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the categories of right or wrong, good or evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1749-1761. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the article on the morality of human acts. Fr. Mike unpacks the three “sources” of morality: the object chosen, the end in view or the intention, and the circumstances. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the categories of right or wrong, good or evil. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1749-1761. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 236: The Morality of Human Actsd2e0f72c-60e5-419e-a92d-500bea9dc428Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#296: The Forecast Calls for Rain; Elijah part 51 Kings 18:40-46 &amp; James 5:17 Today we hear Elijah tell Ahab that the drought is finally ending. Elijah knows the rain is coming but it is not until the seventh time that his servant makes the trip to the sea that there are signs of rain. Elijah faithfully waits and sends his servant to look over and over again. God was with Elijah when things happened immediately like in last week&#39;s episode, BUT He&#39;s also with him in the waiting. I point out that the Bible says that Elijah was a man like us. That gives us encouragement that we too can pray fervently as he did. We have a few more exciting Elijah episodes left so make sure to tune in! To connect with me or receive bonus content go to https://www.kbspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 18:40-46 &amp; James 5:17 Today we hear Elijah tell Ahab that the drought is finally ending. Elijah knows the rain is coming but it is not until the seventh time that his servant makes the trip to the sea that there are signs of rain. Elijah faithfully waits and sends his servant to look over and over again. God was with Elijah when things happened immediately like in last week&#39;s episode, BUT He&#39;s also with him in the waiting. I point out that the Bible says that Elijah was a man like us. That gives us encouragement that we too can pray fervently as he did. We have a few more exciting Elijah episodes left so make sure to tune in! To connect with me or receive bonus content go to https://www.kbspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#296: The Forecast Calls for Rain; Elijah part 53e444a58-1546-4f7d-b3a0-65651d0b6c3aWed, 23 Aug 2023 17:52:00 +0000736https://216.73.216.191/allTags#500 Why Catholics Reject Sola Scriptura - Casey ChalkThe idea that Scripture is the sole rule of faith is central to the thinking of man Protestants, who see Tradition as a watering down of scriptural purity. But Catholics have good reason to reject this view. Author Casey J. Chalk explains. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And one of the things you have to be able to defend as a Catholic is the Catholic understanding of the Bible, of what the Bible is and how the Bible is to be used. And even in some cases, how passages…

The idea that Scripture is the sole rule of faith is central to the thinking of man Protestants, who see Tradition as a watering down of scriptural purity. But Catholics have good reason to reject this view. Author Casey J. Chalk explains. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And one of the things you have to be able to defend as a Catholic is the Catholic understanding of the Bible, of what the Bible is and how the Bible is to be used. And even in some cases, how passages…

#500 Why Catholics Reject Sola Scriptura - Casey Chalk31a00a87-e788-43e9-bbf9-e8fb57d15639Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Lying Prophets (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 235: Lying Prophets (2023)a22cb9ad-2b64-4700-8e4f-55e4e2cb9b3cWed, 23 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Lying Prophets (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 235: Lying Prophets (2023)610f0f55-9fb7-4dee-97cb-15e8a7975babWed, 23 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Lying Prophets (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 235: Lying Prophets (2023)3801a1f4-5046-477f-8bb8-0f1d790a9299Wed, 23 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Lying Prophets (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 235: Lying Prophets (2023)ccacd5a9-013d-406a-9a33-f75c94764997Wed, 23 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Human Freedom in Salvation Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the reality of our human freedom in the economy of salvation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the right to freedom does not imply a right to say or do anything. Rather, it is the power to choose the “right.” He also emphasizes that the moral law actually allows us to live with freedom and joy, and that when we violate the moral law, we violate our own freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1739-1748. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the reality of our human freedom in the economy of salvation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the right to freedom does not imply a right to say or do anything. Rather, it is the power to choose the “right.” He also emphasizes that the moral law actually allows us to live with freedom and joy, and that when we violate the moral law, we violate our own freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1739-1748. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 235: Human Freedom in Salvation09c7b2a1-41b2-4c13-b9b0-c0ea146d3b8aWed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsInstant Answers"I don't really see the use of praying about things," Abigail said as she hobbled to the refrigerator one morning. "I've been praying my sprained ankle would heal, but God hasn't answered my prayer." She rummaged around in the fridge. "Where's the orange juice?" "I'm afraid we ran out," said Mom. "But there are some oranges in there--why don't you squeeze one of those?"Abigail shook her head. "That takes too long," she said, shutting the refrigerator door. "I'll just buy some from the vending machine at school.""Mom!" Jude called out from the family room. "The internet's not working again!" Mom and Abigail heard him get up to restart the wireless router. "This thing is so annoying," he grumbled loudly. Abigail groaned. "That router needs to be replaced. Even when it does work, the internet's really slow. It took me forever to look up facts about mammals for my science homework last night." "Really?" said Mom. "It took you forever?""Well, twenty minutes."Mom smiled and shook her head. "It sounds like our gotta-have-it-now culture is giving you and Jude an instant gratification mentality." She eyed Abigail thoughtfully. "And judging from what you said a few minutes ago, it sounds like that attitude might be creeping into your prayer life too!"Abigail frowned. "What's an instant gratification mentality?""It's when we're so used to having things right away that the smallest delay becomes unacceptable to us--like having an internet connection that's not lightning-fast or taking a few minutes to squeeze an orange," Mom explained. "It can make us think God should answer our prayers instantly too."Abigail shrugged. "Okay, but we're supposed to expect answers, aren't we?""Yes, but asking God for answers to prayer isn't the same as looking up answers to homework on the internet," said Mom. "God's timing doesn't always match ours--He is much more patient than we are. Jesus patiently walks with us through the difficult circumstances we face in life--such as a sprained ankle that needs time to heal--so we can learn to trust Him and become more like Him. When we remember how patient and caring He is with us, we can be patient and wait for His answers. They'll come when the time is right." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"I don't really see the use of praying about things," Abigail said as she hobbled to the refrigerator one morning. "I've been praying my sprained ankle would heal, but God hasn't answered my prayer." She rummaged around in the fridge. "Where's the orange juice?" "I'm afraid we ran out," said Mom. "But there are some oranges in there--why don't you squeeze one of those?"Abigail shook her head. "That takes too long," she said, shutting the refrigerator door. "I'll just buy some from the vending machine at school.""Mom!" Jude called out from the family room. "The internet's not working again!" Mom and Abigail heard him get up to restart the wireless router. "This thing is so annoying," he grumbled loudly. Abigail groaned. "That router needs to be replaced. Even when it does work, the internet's really slow. It took me forever to look up facts about mammals for my science homework last night." "Really?" said Mom. "It took you forever?""Well, twenty minutes."Mom smiled and shook her head. "It sounds like our gotta-have-it-now culture is giving you and Jude an instant gratification mentality." She eyed Abigail thoughtfully. "And judging from what you said a few minutes ago, it sounds like that attitude might be creeping into your prayer life too!"Abigail frowned. "What's an instant gratification mentality?""It's when we're so used to having things right away that the smallest delay becomes unacceptable to us--like having an internet connection that's not lightning-fast or taking a few minutes to squeeze an orange," Mom explained. "It can make us think God should answer our prayers instantly too."Abigail shrugged. "Okay, but we're supposed to expect answers, aren't we?""Yes, but asking God for answers to prayer isn't the same as looking up answers to homework on the internet," said Mom. "God's timing doesn't always match ours--He is much more patient than we are. Jesus patiently walks with us through the difficult circumstances we face in life--such as a sprained ankle that needs time to heal--so we can learn to trust Him and become more like Him. When we remember how patient and caring He is with us, we can be patient and wait for His answers. They'll come when the time is right." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

Instant Answersfe5436e2-9e12-447f-8da7-a7fc3f99fe46Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsInstant Answers"I don't really see the use of praying about things," Abigail said as she hobbled to the refrigerator one morning. "I've been praying my sprained ankle would heal, but God hasn't answered my prayer." She rummaged around in the fridge. "Where's the orange juice?" "I'm afraid we ran out," said Mom. "But there are some oranges in there--why don't you squeeze one of those?"Abigail shook her head. "That takes too long," she said, shutting the refrigerator door. "I'll just buy some from the vending machine at school.""Mom!" Jude called out from the family room. "The internet's not working again!" Mom and Abigail heard him get up to restart the wireless router. "This thing is so annoying," he grumbled loudly. Abigail groaned. "That router needs to be replaced. Even when it does work, the internet's really slow. It took me forever to look up facts about mammals for my science homework last night." "Really?" said Mom. "It took you forever?""Well, twenty minutes."Mom smiled and shook her head. "It sounds like our gotta-have-it-now culture is giving you and Jude an instant gratification mentality." She eyed Abigail thoughtfully. "And judging from what you said a few minutes ago, it sounds like that attitude might be creeping into your prayer life too!"Abigail frowned. "What's an instant gratification mentality?""It's when we're so used to having things right away that the smallest delay becomes unacceptable to us--like having an internet connection that's not lightning-fast or taking a few minutes to squeeze an orange," Mom explained. "It can make us think God should answer our prayers instantly too."Abigail shrugged. "Okay, but we're supposed to expect answers, aren't we?""Yes, but asking God for answers to prayer isn't the same as looking up answers to homework on the internet," said Mom. "God's timing doesn't always match ours--He is much more patient than we are. Jesus patiently walks with us through the difficult circumstances we face in life--such as a sprained ankle that needs time to heal--so we can learn to trust Him and become more like Him. When we remember how patient and caring He is with us, we can be patient and wait for His answers. They'll come when the time is right." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"I don't really see the use of praying about things," Abigail said as she hobbled to the refrigerator one morning. "I've been praying my sprained ankle would heal, but God hasn't answered my prayer." She rummaged around in the fridge. "Where's the orange juice?" "I'm afraid we ran out," said Mom. "But there are some oranges in there--why don't you squeeze one of those?"Abigail shook her head. "That takes too long," she said, shutting the refrigerator door. "I'll just buy some from the vending machine at school.""Mom!" Jude called out from the family room. "The internet's not working again!" Mom and Abigail heard him get up to restart the wireless router. "This thing is so annoying," he grumbled loudly. Abigail groaned. "That router needs to be replaced. Even when it does work, the internet's really slow. It took me forever to look up facts about mammals for my science homework last night." "Really?" said Mom. "It took you forever?""Well, twenty minutes."Mom smiled and shook her head. "It sounds like our gotta-have-it-now culture is giving you and Jude an instant gratification mentality." She eyed Abigail thoughtfully. "And judging from what you said a few minutes ago, it sounds like that attitude might be creeping into your prayer life too!"Abigail frowned. "What's an instant gratification mentality?""It's when we're so used to having things right away that the smallest delay becomes unacceptable to us--like having an internet connection that's not lightning-fast or taking a few minutes to squeeze an orange," Mom explained. "It can make us think God should answer our prayers instantly too."Abigail shrugged. "Okay, but we're supposed to expect answers, aren't we?""Yes, but asking God for answers to prayer isn't the same as looking up answers to homework on the internet," said Mom. "God's timing doesn't always match ours--He is much more patient than we are. Jesus patiently walks with us through the difficult circumstances we face in life--such as a sprained ankle that needs time to heal--so we can learn to trust Him and become more like Him. When we remember how patient and caring He is with us, we can be patient and wait for His answers. They'll come when the time is right." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

Instant Answers8bc0e773-d6a3-4f54-9aa2-1293d5881fbfWed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Human Freedom in Salvation Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the reality of our human freedom in the economy of salvation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the right to freedom does not imply a right to say or do anything. Rather, it is the power to choose the “right.” He also emphasizes that the moral law actually allows us to live with freedom and joy, and that when we violate the moral law, we violate our own freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1739-1748. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the reality of our human freedom in the economy of salvation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the right to freedom does not imply a right to say or do anything. Rather, it is the power to choose the “right.” He also emphasizes that the moral law actually allows us to live with freedom and joy, and that when we violate the moral law, we violate our own freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1739-1748. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 235: Human Freedom in Salvationd8ba692d-0c49-4de8-8b6f-f84f017c6283Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsApplied Love Language with Paul ZolmanPerhaps you've heard about Gary Chapman's idea that we communicate love as a particular "language." Perhaps you've even done a little bit of work and learned you and your wife's Love Language. But how do you really use the love languages to help your wife feel loved? Join me in this episode as I bring in a Love Language expert (not to be confused with the Love Experts from the Frozen movie series.) Mr Paul Zolman shares his practical ways to really lean into the love language concept - both to become better at using them yourself, as well as to really help your significant others out. You can read more about Paul at his website https://www.roleoflove.com/

Perhaps you've heard about Gary Chapman's idea that we communicate love as a particular "language." Perhaps you've even done a little bit of work and learned you and your wife's Love Language. But how do you really use the love languages to help your wife feel loved? Join me in this episode as I bring in a Love Language expert (not to be confused with the Love Experts from the Frozen movie series.) Mr Paul Zolman shares his practical ways to really lean into the love language concept - both to become better at using them yourself, as well as to really help your significant others out. You can read more about Paul at his website https://www.roleoflove.com/

fullApplied Love Language with Paul Zolman79293f65-64f1-4403-9262-693af1218546Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2023) Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2023)4470a333-dc77-499f-b909-f549eaa6c57bTue, 22 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2023) Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2023)6c7b30c3-c11c-49c6-8d61-557c8579d81dTue, 22 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2023) Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2023)36d42745-7ae0-4498-b536-28d2683629efTue, 22 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2023) Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2023)6117a5fc-79a1-469c-87d4-faacb9133a46Tue, 22 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Freedom and Responsibility The Catechism gives us an overview of what it means for humans to have freedom, as well as some of the ramifications of that freedom. It introduces us to the countercultural notion that true freedom is to choose the good—the “freedom” to choose evil is merely the abuse of freedom. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand imputability and culpability because questions about intention, ignorance, and other social factors will be the hinges upon which swing the doors of sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1730-1738. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism gives us an overview of what it means for humans to have freedom, as well as some of the ramifications of that freedom. It introduces us to the countercultural notion that true freedom is to choose the good—the “freedom” to choose evil is merely the abuse of freedom. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand imputability and culpability because questions about intention, ignorance, and other social factors will be the hinges upon which swing the doors of sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1730-1738. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 234: Freedom and Responsibility6ecefd52-fdc5-4220-b5a4-7977b25490eaTue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSwimming UpstreamCalvin waited with his father at the airport. Soon they were greeting their friend Mr. Sato, who had come from Japan to visit.When they arrived home, Mr. Sato handed Calvin a package. Calvin eagerly opened it, but he wasn't sure what it was. "I'll help you put that together," Mr. Sato said. "If it's okay with your dad, we can go out to the backyard and assemble it now.""Sure," said Dad, so they went out and got busy fitting pieces together. When it was finished, three plastic fish billowed in the wind at the end of a bamboo pole."In Japan we have a special day for children," Mr. Sato told them. "We set up a pole with a fish--a carp like this--waving from it. The carp is a determined fish. It swims upstream and overcomes obstacles. One of the things we teach our children is to be brave and strong like that." Mr. Sato paused. "But many kids in Japan don't know they need Jesus," he added sadly. "They don't know they need Him to set them free from sin and make them strong enough to swim upstream and do what's right even if other kids don't." He smiled at Calvin. "I'm glad you know Jesus, Calvin. I hope you'll remember to trust Him to give you the strength you need to swim against the current."When Calvin got into bed, he thought about the carp swimming upstream. I wonder if I'd be able to swim upstream if my friends tried to talk me into doing something I know I shouldn't, he thought. Some of the things we've been doing lately haven't been all that good, but I don't want them to think I'm a wimp. He was still wondering about it when he fell asleep.At school the next day, his friend Grant approached him. "Hey, some of us are gonna skip gym class and walk over to the park. Mr. Tillman never takes attendance, so no one will know. You in?"Calvin took a deep breath and said a silent prayer. Then he shook his head. "No, I'm not going to do stuff like that anymore." There, I said it! he thought. Thanks, Jesus, for helping me swim upstream.-Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Calvin waited with his father at the airport. Soon they were greeting their friend Mr. Sato, who had come from Japan to visit.When they arrived home, Mr. Sato handed Calvin a package. Calvin eagerly opened it, but he wasn't sure what it was. "I'll help you put that together," Mr. Sato said. "If it's okay with your dad, we can go out to the backyard and assemble it now.""Sure," said Dad, so they went out and got busy fitting pieces together. When it was finished, three plastic fish billowed in the wind at the end of a bamboo pole."In Japan we have a special day for children," Mr. Sato told them. "We set up a pole with a fish--a carp like this--waving from it. The carp is a determined fish. It swims upstream and overcomes obstacles. One of the things we teach our children is to be brave and strong like that." Mr. Sato paused. "But many kids in Japan don't know they need Jesus," he added sadly. "They don't know they need Him to set them free from sin and make them strong enough to swim upstream and do what's right even if other kids don't." He smiled at Calvin. "I'm glad you know Jesus, Calvin. I hope you'll remember to trust Him to give you the strength you need to swim against the current."When Calvin got into bed, he thought about the carp swimming upstream. I wonder if I'd be able to swim upstream if my friends tried to talk me into doing something I know I shouldn't, he thought. Some of the things we've been doing lately haven't been all that good, but I don't want them to think I'm a wimp. He was still wondering about it when he fell asleep.At school the next day, his friend Grant approached him. "Hey, some of us are gonna skip gym class and walk over to the park. Mr. Tillman never takes attendance, so no one will know. You in?"Calvin took a deep breath and said a silent prayer. Then he shook his head. "No, I'm not going to do stuff like that anymore." There, I said it! he thought. Thanks, Jesus, for helping me swim upstream.-Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Swimming Upstream4cdfdaa2-7b3c-47b6-b5cd-590c239d9778Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSwimming UpstreamCalvin waited with his father at the airport. Soon they were greeting their friend Mr. Sato, who had come from Japan to visit.When they arrived home, Mr. Sato handed Calvin a package. Calvin eagerly opened it, but he wasn't sure what it was. "I'll help you put that together," Mr. Sato said. "If it's okay with your dad, we can go out to the backyard and assemble it now.""Sure," said Dad, so they went out and got busy fitting pieces together. When it was finished, three plastic fish billowed in the wind at the end of a bamboo pole."In Japan we have a special day for children," Mr. Sato told them. "We set up a pole with a fish--a carp like this--waving from it. The carp is a determined fish. It swims upstream and overcomes obstacles. One of the things we teach our children is to be brave and strong like that." Mr. Sato paused. "But many kids in Japan don't know they need Jesus," he added sadly. "They don't know they need Him to set them free from sin and make them strong enough to swim upstream and do what's right even if other kids don't." He smiled at Calvin. "I'm glad you know Jesus, Calvin. I hope you'll remember to trust Him to give you the strength you need to swim against the current."When Calvin got into bed, he thought about the carp swimming upstream. I wonder if I'd be able to swim upstream if my friends tried to talk me into doing something I know I shouldn't, he thought. Some of the things we've been doing lately haven't been all that good, but I don't want them to think I'm a wimp. He was still wondering about it when he fell asleep.At school the next day, his friend Grant approached him. "Hey, some of us are gonna skip gym class and walk over to the park. Mr. Tillman never takes attendance, so no one will know. You in?"Calvin took a deep breath and said a silent prayer. Then he shook his head. "No, I'm not going to do stuff like that anymore." There, I said it! he thought. Thanks, Jesus, for helping me swim upstream.-Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Calvin waited with his father at the airport. Soon they were greeting their friend Mr. Sato, who had come from Japan to visit.When they arrived home, Mr. Sato handed Calvin a package. Calvin eagerly opened it, but he wasn't sure what it was. "I'll help you put that together," Mr. Sato said. "If it's okay with your dad, we can go out to the backyard and assemble it now.""Sure," said Dad, so they went out and got busy fitting pieces together. When it was finished, three plastic fish billowed in the wind at the end of a bamboo pole."In Japan we have a special day for children," Mr. Sato told them. "We set up a pole with a fish--a carp like this--waving from it. The carp is a determined fish. It swims upstream and overcomes obstacles. One of the things we teach our children is to be brave and strong like that." Mr. Sato paused. "But many kids in Japan don't know they need Jesus," he added sadly. "They don't know they need Him to set them free from sin and make them strong enough to swim upstream and do what's right even if other kids don't." He smiled at Calvin. "I'm glad you know Jesus, Calvin. I hope you'll remember to trust Him to give you the strength you need to swim against the current."When Calvin got into bed, he thought about the carp swimming upstream. I wonder if I'd be able to swim upstream if my friends tried to talk me into doing something I know I shouldn't, he thought. Some of the things we've been doing lately haven't been all that good, but I don't want them to think I'm a wimp. He was still wondering about it when he fell asleep.At school the next day, his friend Grant approached him. "Hey, some of us are gonna skip gym class and walk over to the park. Mr. Tillman never takes attendance, so no one will know. You in?"Calvin took a deep breath and said a silent prayer. Then he shook his head. "No, I'm not going to do stuff like that anymore." There, I said it! he thought. Thanks, Jesus, for helping me swim upstream.-Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Swimming Upstream792d5566-3e7c-4c75-aff4-6fbdcb0a8598Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Freedom and Responsibility The Catechism gives us an overview of what it means for humans to have freedom, as well as some of the ramifications of that freedom. It introduces us to the countercultural notion that true freedom is to choose the good—the “freedom” to choose evil is merely the abuse of freedom. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand imputability and culpability because questions about intention, ignorance, and other social factors will be the hinges upon which swing the doors of sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1730-1738. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism gives us an overview of what it means for humans to have freedom, as well as some of the ramifications of that freedom. It introduces us to the countercultural notion that true freedom is to choose the good—the “freedom” to choose evil is merely the abuse of freedom. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand imputability and culpability because questions about intention, ignorance, and other social factors will be the hinges upon which swing the doors of sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1730-1738. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 234: Freedom and Responsibility9b63b448-a741-4855-9bab-1afcb93bf488Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIvan Toney: I’m Finally Ready To Speak! The Truth About His Football Ban And His Future Team!He has previously said that he would “speak soon with no filter”, for Ivan Toney that time is now. In this new episode Steven sits down with footballer Ivan Toney. Ivan started his football career in 2012 playing for Northampton Town at 16 years old, and 3 years later moved into the Premier League with Newcastle United. After 4 appearances with Newcastle United, he spent the next few years on loan to various clubs. However, in 2018 Ivan began to build his reputation as a top striker when he joined Peterborough United, scoring 49 goals in 94 appearances. In 2020, Ivan signed with Brentford, helping them win promotion to the Premier League in his first season. In November 2022, the FA charged Ivan with 232 counts of breaching betting rules between 2017 and 2021, he was fined £50,000 and banned from playing professional football until 17 January 2024. In this conversation Ivan and Steven discuss topics, such as: Finding football at a young age The brutal playing style of the lower leagues His father’s belief that he would be a top footballer The advice Ivan would give to his younger self When he began gambling The impact that rejection by teams had on him His journey in football being a constant climb How moving to the Premier League changed his mindset Mixing with the wrong crowd when in the Premier League Not feeling as if he was given the chance to prove himself early in his career Taking chances and becoming a top goal scorer Becoming a father at a young age and its impact on him Advice that he would give to his children if they wanted to become footballers Why Brentford is so special and it’s superpower as a team The mentality that management instils at Brentford The importance of having self belief His gambling addiction How he believes that FA made an example out of him Why he was not match fixing His lowest point during his playing ban Being denied entry to a restaurant because of the allegations against him Seeing this chapter of his life as a learning moment How young footballers not being given advice on how to spend their money wisely The racist abuse he has received Why he stopped taking the knee before matches How he plans to be scoring goals in January 2024 Follow Ivan: Instagram: https://bit.ly/47wdaMe Twitter: https://bit.ly/3QM9a4p Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He has previously said that he would “speak soon with no filter”, for Ivan Toney that time is now. In this new episode Steven sits down with footballer Ivan Toney. Ivan started his football career in 2012 playing for Northampton Town at 16 years old, and 3 years later moved into the Premier League with Newcastle United. After 4 appearances with Newcastle United, he spent the next few years on loan to various clubs. However, in 2018 Ivan began to build his reputation as a top striker when he joined Peterborough United, scoring 49 goals in 94 appearances. In 2020, Ivan signed with Brentford, helping them win promotion to the Premier League in his first season. In November 2022, the FA charged Ivan with 232 counts of breaching betting rules between 2017 and 2021, he was fined £50,000 and banned from playing professional football until 17 January 2024. In this conversation Ivan and Steven discuss topics, such as: Finding football at a young age The brutal playing style of the lower leagues His father’s belief that he would be a top footballer The advice Ivan would give to his younger self When he began gambling The impact that rejection by teams had on him His journey in football being a constant climb How moving to the Premier League changed his mindset Mixing with the wrong crowd when in the Premier League Not feeling as if he was given the chance to prove himself early in his career Taking chances and becoming a top goal scorer Becoming a father at a young age and its impact on him Advice that he would give to his children if they wanted to become footballers Why Brentford is so special and it’s superpower as a team The mentality that management instils at Brentford The importance of having self belief His gambling addiction How he believes that FA made an example out of him Why he was not match fixing His lowest point during his playing ban Being denied entry to a restaurant because of the allegations against him Seeing this chapter of his life as a learning moment How young footballers not being given advice on how to spend their money wisely The racist abuse he has received Why he stopped taking the knee before matches How he plans to be scoring goals in January 2024 Follow Ivan: Instagram: https://bit.ly/47wdaMe Twitter: https://bit.ly/3QM9a4p Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullIvan Toney: I’m Finally Ready To Speak! The Truth About His Football Ban And His Future Team!bcb0ba15-dddd-41d7-9a9e-c216544b7102Mon, 21 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +00006307https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2023) Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2023)35ad4bf5-c301-4958-8fe7-3dca2a05f3eaMon, 21 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2023) Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2023)78e47c19-d3fa-4426-bc4f-a7aeff7fe39dMon, 21 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2023) Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2023)f091f596-645c-4b18-acba-512fc3aa0372Mon, 21 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2023) Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2023)482bc2e0-500f-4b73-b897-db2ce96a8148Mon, 21 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: The Beatitudes “The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching,” the Catechism tells us. Jesus’ proclamation in Chapter 5 of the Gospel of Matthew purifies our hearts, sets a standard for earthly discernment, and directs our actions towards heaven. Fr. Mike invites us to choose God’s ways and forsake our own ways. Today’s readings and paragraphs 1716-1729. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching,” the Catechism tells us. Jesus’ proclamation in Chapter 5 of the Gospel of Matthew purifies our hearts, sets a standard for earthly discernment, and directs our actions towards heaven. Fr. Mike invites us to choose God’s ways and forsake our own ways. Today’s readings and paragraphs 1716-1729. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 233: The Beatitudes8f659269-df9d-46a6-949e-12a90007e2bbMon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Purple FlowerOn a sunny summer afternoon, Kayla and her parents decided to take a walk through the woods. When they first moved to the farm, Dad had cleared a path that looped through the woods at the back of their property.Kayla loved walking in the woods with her parents. She would often just stand still and take in the sounds and smells of the forest. It was always so peaceful and beautiful. As she rounded a curve in the path, something caught Kayla's eye. "Mom, Dad, come look at this!" she called.Mom and Dad walked over to where Kayla was standing. On the ground, nestled between a bunch of leaves and sticks, was a bright purple flower."Wow, that flower was hidden well," Dad said.Mom nodded. "If you hadn't been standing right there, we would have missed it.""It's too pretty to just leave hidden out here. Can I pick it and take it home?" Kayla asked.Mom checked her phone to make sure it was okay to pick, and then Kayla carefully picked the flower and held on to it as they continued on around the path. Once they reached the house, Kayla grabbed a vase from under the kitchen sink, filled it with water, and placed the flower in it. She set the vase on the table so they all could enjoy it."It's so beautiful!" Kayla exclaimed.During devotions that evening, Dad read some verses from the book of Matthew. "You know, that flower you found in the woods today is a good example of this Bible lesson," he said when he finished reading. "The flower was just so bright and beautiful that you couldn't leave it hidden in the woods. You wanted everyone to see it. Well, this verse is saying that's what we're like as Christians. We have the light of Jesus in us, and we shouldn't try to hide it. We need to shine bright like that flower so that others can see the beauty of His love in our lives."That night when Kayla went to bed, she prayed that the Lord would help her be a shining light for Him. She wanted others to see Jesus in her life. -Lisa Fuller

On a sunny summer afternoon, Kayla and her parents decided to take a walk through the woods. When they first moved to the farm, Dad had cleared a path that looped through the woods at the back of their property.Kayla loved walking in the woods with her parents. She would often just stand still and take in the sounds and smells of the forest. It was always so peaceful and beautiful. As she rounded a curve in the path, something caught Kayla's eye. "Mom, Dad, come look at this!" she called.Mom and Dad walked over to where Kayla was standing. On the ground, nestled between a bunch of leaves and sticks, was a bright purple flower."Wow, that flower was hidden well," Dad said.Mom nodded. "If you hadn't been standing right there, we would have missed it.""It's too pretty to just leave hidden out here. Can I pick it and take it home?" Kayla asked.Mom checked her phone to make sure it was okay to pick, and then Kayla carefully picked the flower and held on to it as they continued on around the path. Once they reached the house, Kayla grabbed a vase from under the kitchen sink, filled it with water, and placed the flower in it. She set the vase on the table so they all could enjoy it."It's so beautiful!" Kayla exclaimed.During devotions that evening, Dad read some verses from the book of Matthew. "You know, that flower you found in the woods today is a good example of this Bible lesson," he said when he finished reading. "The flower was just so bright and beautiful that you couldn't leave it hidden in the woods. You wanted everyone to see it. Well, this verse is saying that's what we're like as Christians. We have the light of Jesus in us, and we shouldn't try to hide it. We need to shine bright like that flower so that others can see the beauty of His love in our lives."That night when Kayla went to bed, she prayed that the Lord would help her be a shining light for Him. She wanted others to see Jesus in her life. -Lisa Fuller

The Purple Flower51aef228-87f7-4466-943d-1029f2695043Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Purple FlowerOn a sunny summer afternoon, Kayla and her parents decided to take a walk through the woods. When they first moved to the farm, Dad had cleared a path that looped through the woods at the back of their property.Kayla loved walking in the woods with her parents. She would often just stand still and take in the sounds and smells of the forest. It was always so peaceful and beautiful. As she rounded a curve in the path, something caught Kayla's eye. "Mom, Dad, come look at this!" she called.Mom and Dad walked over to where Kayla was standing. On the ground, nestled between a bunch of leaves and sticks, was a bright purple flower."Wow, that flower was hidden well," Dad said.Mom nodded. "If you hadn't been standing right there, we would have missed it.""It's too pretty to just leave hidden out here. Can I pick it and take it home?" Kayla asked.Mom checked her phone to make sure it was okay to pick, and then Kayla carefully picked the flower and held on to it as they continued on around the path. Once they reached the house, Kayla grabbed a vase from under the kitchen sink, filled it with water, and placed the flower in it. She set the vase on the table so they all could enjoy it."It's so beautiful!" Kayla exclaimed.During devotions that evening, Dad read some verses from the book of Matthew. "You know, that flower you found in the woods today is a good example of this Bible lesson," he said when he finished reading. "The flower was just so bright and beautiful that you couldn't leave it hidden in the woods. You wanted everyone to see it. Well, this verse is saying that's what we're like as Christians. We have the light of Jesus in us, and we shouldn't try to hide it. We need to shine bright like that flower so that others can see the beauty of His love in our lives."That night when Kayla went to bed, she prayed that the Lord would help her be a shining light for Him. She wanted others to see Jesus in her life. -Lisa Fuller

On a sunny summer afternoon, Kayla and her parents decided to take a walk through the woods. When they first moved to the farm, Dad had cleared a path that looped through the woods at the back of their property.Kayla loved walking in the woods with her parents. She would often just stand still and take in the sounds and smells of the forest. It was always so peaceful and beautiful. As she rounded a curve in the path, something caught Kayla's eye. "Mom, Dad, come look at this!" she called.Mom and Dad walked over to where Kayla was standing. On the ground, nestled between a bunch of leaves and sticks, was a bright purple flower."Wow, that flower was hidden well," Dad said.Mom nodded. "If you hadn't been standing right there, we would have missed it.""It's too pretty to just leave hidden out here. Can I pick it and take it home?" Kayla asked.Mom checked her phone to make sure it was okay to pick, and then Kayla carefully picked the flower and held on to it as they continued on around the path. Once they reached the house, Kayla grabbed a vase from under the kitchen sink, filled it with water, and placed the flower in it. She set the vase on the table so they all could enjoy it."It's so beautiful!" Kayla exclaimed.During devotions that evening, Dad read some verses from the book of Matthew. "You know, that flower you found in the woods today is a good example of this Bible lesson," he said when he finished reading. "The flower was just so bright and beautiful that you couldn't leave it hidden in the woods. You wanted everyone to see it. Well, this verse is saying that's what we're like as Christians. We have the light of Jesus in us, and we shouldn't try to hide it. We need to shine bright like that flower so that others can see the beauty of His love in our lives."That night when Kayla went to bed, she prayed that the Lord would help her be a shining light for Him. She wanted others to see Jesus in her life. -Lisa Fuller

The Purple Flower83741b03-0aa5-4acf-8c78-21df2e020dd0Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: The Beatitudes “The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching,” the Catechism tells us. Jesus’ proclamation in Chapter 5 of the Gospel of Matthew purifies our hearts, sets a standard for earthly discernment, and directs our actions towards heaven. Fr. Mike invites us to choose God’s ways and forsake our own ways. Today’s readings and paragraphs 1716-1729. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching,” the Catechism tells us. Jesus’ proclamation in Chapter 5 of the Gospel of Matthew purifies our hearts, sets a standard for earthly discernment, and directs our actions towards heaven. Fr. Mike invites us to choose God’s ways and forsake our own ways. Today’s readings and paragraphs 1716-1729. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 233: The Beatitudes8b924f80-cb15-4978-8724-3b901f394387Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2023)f2e036c5-537d-46cc-8015-7a5bea8b10b9Sun, 20 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2023)5f5413d3-66a9-40f9-8d2b-09935135e9d9Sun, 20 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2023)78bf3195-4d8c-4b87-99ad-11964b93e624Sun, 20 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2023)72800159-b9f5-4ff3-884a-4bacb7f76f84Sun, 20 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Man Is Made in the Image of God We enter a new chapter examining the dignity of the human person, and Article 1 shows us that we have dignity because we are made in the image and likeness of God. We preserve that dignity when we exercise virtue and charity, and we do violence to it when we commit sin and evil acts. Fr. Mike hones in on the bold statement that we as humans are “the only creature on earth that God has willed for its own sake.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1699-1715. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We enter a new chapter examining the dignity of the human person, and Article 1 shows us that we have dignity because we are made in the image and likeness of God. We preserve that dignity when we exercise virtue and charity, and we do violence to it when we commit sin and evil acts. Fr. Mike hones in on the bold statement that we as humans are “the only creature on earth that God has willed for its own sake.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1699-1715. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 232: Man Is Made in the Image of God027bca3d-6ea0-4d95-947e-fc3dd9075ee4Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLost and Found"Stryker! Where are you?" Zion tried to hold back the tears as he searched the barn for his beagle pup. Zion had made the mistake of opening the front door before he'd placed Stryker in his harness. Now Stryker was gone. "Stryker, come here!" Zion looked in each of the open stalls, hoping to see that cute white snout and those curious brown eyes peek out through the hay."Did you find him?" Dad walked into the barn carrying a rain poncho and two flashlights."He's not in here, Dad." Zion wiped at his tears with his sleeve. "Where could he be? It's getting dark outside, and it's starting to rain."Squatting down to Zion's height, Dad looked him in the eye. "I don't think Stryker's gone far, Zion. We've got a big farm, and he's a little pup. But don't worry. We'll keep looking until we find him."Zion nodded, wiped his eyes once more, and followed Dad down the path toward the pond. The rain pelted his poncho, and the wind kept tugging his hood off his head, but Zion was determined not to go home without Stryker.Two hours later, Zion and Dad found Stryker huddled beneath a thicket of pine trees at the far end of the cornfield. His coat was covered with mud, but his tail beat a steady rhythm on Zion's chest when he scooped him up in a hug."Come on, buddy." Dad took Stryker in his strong arms. "Let's get home so we can all get warm and dry.""You know something, Dad," Zion said as he followed his dad home. "What we did tonight for Stryker is a lot like what God does for us.""You think so?""Sure." Zion looked at the moon that was now peeking out from behind the clouds. "God loves us so much that He doesn't want us to be lost and without Him. Jesus came to find us and save us." "That's right," said Dad. As they reached their front porch, Zion smiled as he opened the door. "It feels really good to be loved that much, doesn't it, Dad?"His dad smiled back. "It sure does." -Vickie Price Taylor

"Stryker! Where are you?" Zion tried to hold back the tears as he searched the barn for his beagle pup. Zion had made the mistake of opening the front door before he'd placed Stryker in his harness. Now Stryker was gone. "Stryker, come here!" Zion looked in each of the open stalls, hoping to see that cute white snout and those curious brown eyes peek out through the hay."Did you find him?" Dad walked into the barn carrying a rain poncho and two flashlights."He's not in here, Dad." Zion wiped at his tears with his sleeve. "Where could he be? It's getting dark outside, and it's starting to rain."Squatting down to Zion's height, Dad looked him in the eye. "I don't think Stryker's gone far, Zion. We've got a big farm, and he's a little pup. But don't worry. We'll keep looking until we find him."Zion nodded, wiped his eyes once more, and followed Dad down the path toward the pond. The rain pelted his poncho, and the wind kept tugging his hood off his head, but Zion was determined not to go home without Stryker.Two hours later, Zion and Dad found Stryker huddled beneath a thicket of pine trees at the far end of the cornfield. His coat was covered with mud, but his tail beat a steady rhythm on Zion's chest when he scooped him up in a hug."Come on, buddy." Dad took Stryker in his strong arms. "Let's get home so we can all get warm and dry.""You know something, Dad," Zion said as he followed his dad home. "What we did tonight for Stryker is a lot like what God does for us.""You think so?""Sure." Zion looked at the moon that was now peeking out from behind the clouds. "God loves us so much that He doesn't want us to be lost and without Him. Jesus came to find us and save us." "That's right," said Dad. As they reached their front porch, Zion smiled as he opened the door. "It feels really good to be loved that much, doesn't it, Dad?"His dad smiled back. "It sure does." -Vickie Price Taylor

Lost and Founddb68d969-2f14-42db-a249-e010def52776Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLost and Found"Stryker! Where are you?" Zion tried to hold back the tears as he searched the barn for his beagle pup. Zion had made the mistake of opening the front door before he'd placed Stryker in his harness. Now Stryker was gone. "Stryker, come here!" Zion looked in each of the open stalls, hoping to see that cute white snout and those curious brown eyes peek out through the hay."Did you find him?" Dad walked into the barn carrying a rain poncho and two flashlights."He's not in here, Dad." Zion wiped at his tears with his sleeve. "Where could he be? It's getting dark outside, and it's starting to rain."Squatting down to Zion's height, Dad looked him in the eye. "I don't think Stryker's gone far, Zion. We've got a big farm, and he's a little pup. But don't worry. We'll keep looking until we find him."Zion nodded, wiped his eyes once more, and followed Dad down the path toward the pond. The rain pelted his poncho, and the wind kept tugging his hood off his head, but Zion was determined not to go home without Stryker.Two hours later, Zion and Dad found Stryker huddled beneath a thicket of pine trees at the far end of the cornfield. His coat was covered with mud, but his tail beat a steady rhythm on Zion's chest when he scooped him up in a hug."Come on, buddy." Dad took Stryker in his strong arms. "Let's get home so we can all get warm and dry.""You know something, Dad," Zion said as he followed his dad home. "What we did tonight for Stryker is a lot like what God does for us.""You think so?""Sure." Zion looked at the moon that was now peeking out from behind the clouds. "God loves us so much that He doesn't want us to be lost and without Him. Jesus came to find us and save us." "That's right," said Dad. As they reached their front porch, Zion smiled as he opened the door. "It feels really good to be loved that much, doesn't it, Dad?"His dad smiled back. "It sure does." -Vickie Price Taylor

"Stryker! Where are you?" Zion tried to hold back the tears as he searched the barn for his beagle pup. Zion had made the mistake of opening the front door before he'd placed Stryker in his harness. Now Stryker was gone. "Stryker, come here!" Zion looked in each of the open stalls, hoping to see that cute white snout and those curious brown eyes peek out through the hay."Did you find him?" Dad walked into the barn carrying a rain poncho and two flashlights."He's not in here, Dad." Zion wiped at his tears with his sleeve. "Where could he be? It's getting dark outside, and it's starting to rain."Squatting down to Zion's height, Dad looked him in the eye. "I don't think Stryker's gone far, Zion. We've got a big farm, and he's a little pup. But don't worry. We'll keep looking until we find him."Zion nodded, wiped his eyes once more, and followed Dad down the path toward the pond. The rain pelted his poncho, and the wind kept tugging his hood off his head, but Zion was determined not to go home without Stryker.Two hours later, Zion and Dad found Stryker huddled beneath a thicket of pine trees at the far end of the cornfield. His coat was covered with mud, but his tail beat a steady rhythm on Zion's chest when he scooped him up in a hug."Come on, buddy." Dad took Stryker in his strong arms. "Let's get home so we can all get warm and dry.""You know something, Dad," Zion said as he followed his dad home. "What we did tonight for Stryker is a lot like what God does for us.""You think so?""Sure." Zion looked at the moon that was now peeking out from behind the clouds. "God loves us so much that He doesn't want us to be lost and without Him. Jesus came to find us and save us." "That's right," said Dad. As they reached their front porch, Zion smiled as he opened the door. "It feels really good to be loved that much, doesn't it, Dad?"His dad smiled back. "It sure does." -Vickie Price Taylor

Lost and Found48150934-579b-43af-ac42-f364324b2c1fSun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Man Is Made in the Image of God We enter a new chapter examining the dignity of the human person, and Article 1 shows us that we have dignity because we are made in the image and likeness of God. We preserve that dignity when we exercise virtue and charity, and we do violence to it when we commit sin and evil acts. Fr. Mike hones in on the bold statement that we as humans are “the only creature on earth that God has willed for its own sake.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1699-1715. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We enter a new chapter examining the dignity of the human person, and Article 1 shows us that we have dignity because we are made in the image and likeness of God. We preserve that dignity when we exercise virtue and charity, and we do violence to it when we commit sin and evil acts. Fr. Mike hones in on the bold statement that we as humans are “the only creature on earth that God has willed for its own sake.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1699-1715. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 232: Man Is Made in the Image of God013ad15c-307d-467f-bc82-bbf3587cacdfSun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/20/23 More Knowledge or More Courage Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Knowledge without action is useless. Too often, our problem as followers of Christ is not a lack of knowledge, but a lack of courage. In order for us to live the lives Jesus has made possible by his grace, we do not need to know more. We need to be brave enough to act on what we know.Mass Readings from August 20, 2023:Isaiah 56:1, 6-7Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Matthew 15:21-28

Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Knowledge without action is useless. Too often, our problem as followers of Christ is not a lack of knowledge, but a lack of courage. In order for us to live the lives Jesus has made possible by his grace, we do not need to know more. We need to be brave enough to act on what we know.Mass Readings from August 20, 2023:Isaiah 56:1, 6-7Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Matthew 15:21-28

full8/20/23 More Knowledge or More Courage2e76eb11-3959-409d-80e0-c90684e93ee1Sat, 19 Aug 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/20/23 More Knowledge or More Courage Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Knowledge without action is useless. Too often, our problem as followers of Christ is not a lack of knowledge, but a lack of courage. In order for us to live the lives Jesus has made possible by his grace, we do not need to know more. We need to be brave enough to act on what we know.Mass Readings from August 20, 2023:Isaiah 56:1, 6-7Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Matthew 15:21-28

Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Knowledge without action is useless. Too often, our problem as followers of Christ is not a lack of knowledge, but a lack of courage. In order for us to live the lives Jesus has made possible by his grace, we do not need to know more. We need to be brave enough to act on what we know.Mass Readings from August 20, 2023:Isaiah 56:1, 6-7Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Matthew 15:21-28

full8/20/23 More Knowledge or More Couraged0c12305-7e2d-402f-8b51-48964c7c3118Sat, 19 Aug 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/20/23 More Knowledge or More Courage Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Knowledge without action is useless. Too often, our problem as followers of Christ is not a lack of knowledge, but a lack of courage. In order for us to live the lives Jesus has made possible by his grace, we do not need to know more. We need to be brave enough to act on what we know.Mass Readings from August 20, 2023:Isaiah 56:1, 6-7Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Matthew 15:21-28

Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Knowledge without action is useless. Too often, our problem as followers of Christ is not a lack of knowledge, but a lack of courage. In order for us to live the lives Jesus has made possible by his grace, we do not need to know more. We need to be brave enough to act on what we know.Mass Readings from August 20, 2023:Isaiah 56:1, 6-7Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Matthew 15:21-28

full8/20/23 More Knowledge or More Couragee612018c-ccf8-493c-bec1-03dfbfc765f1Sat, 19 Aug 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2023) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2023)f06dc7c2-57ed-4654-a29d-d03ccb64b0ddSat, 19 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2023) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2023)ebbf4117-1824-47b3-90cd-751afd51f84aSat, 19 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2023) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2023)99e74bbd-c574-4bbd-ad34-5081191c5008Sat, 19 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2023) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2023)a858910e-d25e-4e0e-aee8-f7d2cc970503Sat, 19 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: Our Calling As we step into Part Three of the Catechism on How We Live, we begin with an overview of our high calling as sons and daughters of God. Truly our “first and last point of reference” will always be “Jesus Christ himself, who is ‘the way, and the Truth, and the life.’” Fr. Mike identifies for us that when most people say, “I can’t accept what the Church teaches”, it’s rarely about dogma, like the Trinity or the divinity of Christ. More often than not, it’s about Christian morality, and that’s the journey we’re embarking on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1691-1698. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we step into Part Three of the Catechism on How We Live, we begin with an overview of our high calling as sons and daughters of God. Truly our “first and last point of reference” will always be “Jesus Christ himself, who is ‘the way, and the Truth, and the life.’” Fr. Mike identifies for us that when most people say, “I can’t accept what the Church teaches”, it’s rarely about dogma, like the Trinity or the divinity of Christ. More often than not, it’s about Christian morality, and that’s the journey we’re embarking on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1691-1698. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 231: Our Calling8ec945e1-773d-4c4c-84ef-1b94a24264cdSat, 19 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTumbling Towers"Your move, Tim," said Mom after she placed a wooden tile atop the precarious stack.Timothy picked a tile from the bottom of the tower and carefully wiggled it out. The stack swayed for a second before tumbling over, sending blocks all over the table.Mom began gathering the wooden pieces scattered across the table into a pile. "I got a call today from Adam's mom. She said Adam got in trouble today for fighting with a teacher. She told me your name came up once or twice. What happened?"Timothy stooped down to grab a wooden tile beneath his chair. "I know Adam is my best friend, but he's been so moody lately. Today he blew up when Mr. Green took his comic book. I told Adam he should put it away before Mr. Green saw him goofing off, but he didn't listen. I think Mr. Green heard me, which is how he found out about the comic book in the first place. Adam was really mad at me.""How about one last round before we call it a night?" Mom asked, stacking the wooden tiles into a tower on top of the table. "It sounds like Adam is going through a rough time. When I talked to his mom, she told me that her divorce was just finalized yesterday."Timothy pulled a piece from the middle of the tower and moved it to the top. "I don't know what to do for him. I don't even know if he wants to be my friend anymore.""It sounds like he needs a friend now more than ever," said Mom. "Adam's situation is a lot like this game." Mom picked up the piece that Timothy had just laid on top. "With everything he's going through, Adam probably feels like someone is taking tiles from his tower. But a good friend who's supportive and patient can put some stability back in his life." She slowly put the tile back in its hole."So you're saying I should be patient with Adam, even if he doesn't like me right now?" asked Timothy."It isn't just me who says it," Mom said. "God is always patient with us, especially when we don't deserve it. And He wants us to show love and patience to others." -Josh Mosey

"Your move, Tim," said Mom after she placed a wooden tile atop the precarious stack.Timothy picked a tile from the bottom of the tower and carefully wiggled it out. The stack swayed for a second before tumbling over, sending blocks all over the table.Mom began gathering the wooden pieces scattered across the table into a pile. "I got a call today from Adam's mom. She said Adam got in trouble today for fighting with a teacher. She told me your name came up once or twice. What happened?"Timothy stooped down to grab a wooden tile beneath his chair. "I know Adam is my best friend, but he's been so moody lately. Today he blew up when Mr. Green took his comic book. I told Adam he should put it away before Mr. Green saw him goofing off, but he didn't listen. I think Mr. Green heard me, which is how he found out about the comic book in the first place. Adam was really mad at me.""How about one last round before we call it a night?" Mom asked, stacking the wooden tiles into a tower on top of the table. "It sounds like Adam is going through a rough time. When I talked to his mom, she told me that her divorce was just finalized yesterday."Timothy pulled a piece from the middle of the tower and moved it to the top. "I don't know what to do for him. I don't even know if he wants to be my friend anymore.""It sounds like he needs a friend now more than ever," said Mom. "Adam's situation is a lot like this game." Mom picked up the piece that Timothy had just laid on top. "With everything he's going through, Adam probably feels like someone is taking tiles from his tower. But a good friend who's supportive and patient can put some stability back in his life." She slowly put the tile back in its hole."So you're saying I should be patient with Adam, even if he doesn't like me right now?" asked Timothy."It isn't just me who says it," Mom said. "God is always patient with us, especially when we don't deserve it. And He wants us to show love and patience to others." -Josh Mosey

Tumbling Towers737f7cc6-6b69-433d-97d1-ba7fd20f74d2Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTumbling Towers"Your move, Tim," said Mom after she placed a wooden tile atop the precarious stack.Timothy picked a tile from the bottom of the tower and carefully wiggled it out. The stack swayed for a second before tumbling over, sending blocks all over the table.Mom began gathering the wooden pieces scattered across the table into a pile. "I got a call today from Adam's mom. She said Adam got in trouble today for fighting with a teacher. She told me your name came up once or twice. What happened?"Timothy stooped down to grab a wooden tile beneath his chair. "I know Adam is my best friend, but he's been so moody lately. Today he blew up when Mr. Green took his comic book. I told Adam he should put it away before Mr. Green saw him goofing off, but he didn't listen. I think Mr. Green heard me, which is how he found out about the comic book in the first place. Adam was really mad at me.""How about one last round before we call it a night?" Mom asked, stacking the wooden tiles into a tower on top of the table. "It sounds like Adam is going through a rough time. When I talked to his mom, she told me that her divorce was just finalized yesterday."Timothy pulled a piece from the middle of the tower and moved it to the top. "I don't know what to do for him. I don't even know if he wants to be my friend anymore.""It sounds like he needs a friend now more than ever," said Mom. "Adam's situation is a lot like this game." Mom picked up the piece that Timothy had just laid on top. "With everything he's going through, Adam probably feels like someone is taking tiles from his tower. But a good friend who's supportive and patient can put some stability back in his life." She slowly put the tile back in its hole."So you're saying I should be patient with Adam, even if he doesn't like me right now?" asked Timothy."It isn't just me who says it," Mom said. "God is always patient with us, especially when we don't deserve it. And He wants us to show love and patience to others." -Josh Mosey

"Your move, Tim," said Mom after she placed a wooden tile atop the precarious stack.Timothy picked a tile from the bottom of the tower and carefully wiggled it out. The stack swayed for a second before tumbling over, sending blocks all over the table.Mom began gathering the wooden pieces scattered across the table into a pile. "I got a call today from Adam's mom. She said Adam got in trouble today for fighting with a teacher. She told me your name came up once or twice. What happened?"Timothy stooped down to grab a wooden tile beneath his chair. "I know Adam is my best friend, but he's been so moody lately. Today he blew up when Mr. Green took his comic book. I told Adam he should put it away before Mr. Green saw him goofing off, but he didn't listen. I think Mr. Green heard me, which is how he found out about the comic book in the first place. Adam was really mad at me.""How about one last round before we call it a night?" Mom asked, stacking the wooden tiles into a tower on top of the table. "It sounds like Adam is going through a rough time. When I talked to his mom, she told me that her divorce was just finalized yesterday."Timothy pulled a piece from the middle of the tower and moved it to the top. "I don't know what to do for him. I don't even know if he wants to be my friend anymore.""It sounds like he needs a friend now more than ever," said Mom. "Adam's situation is a lot like this game." Mom picked up the piece that Timothy had just laid on top. "With everything he's going through, Adam probably feels like someone is taking tiles from his tower. But a good friend who's supportive and patient can put some stability back in his life." She slowly put the tile back in its hole."So you're saying I should be patient with Adam, even if he doesn't like me right now?" asked Timothy."It isn't just me who says it," Mom said. "God is always patient with us, especially when we don't deserve it. And He wants us to show love and patience to others." -Josh Mosey

Tumbling Towersa14ed4ce-f4a7-4f4e-99a4-41eabe156939Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: Our Calling As we step into Part Three of the Catechism on How We Live, we begin with an overview of our high calling as sons and daughters of God. Truly our “first and last point of reference” will always be “Jesus Christ himself, who is ‘the way, and the Truth, and the life.’” Fr. Mike identifies for us that when most people say, “I can’t accept what the Church teaches”, it’s rarely about dogma, like the Trinity or the divinity of Christ. More often than not, it’s about Christian morality, and that’s the journey we’re embarking on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1691-1698. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As we step into Part Three of the Catechism on How We Live, we begin with an overview of our high calling as sons and daughters of God. Truly our “first and last point of reference” will always be “Jesus Christ himself, who is ‘the way, and the Truth, and the life.’” Fr. Mike identifies for us that when most people say, “I can’t accept what the Church teaches”, it’s rarely about dogma, like the Trinity or the divinity of Christ. More often than not, it’s about Christian morality, and that’s the journey we’re embarking on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1691-1698. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 231: Our Calling2706e429-e71d-4fdb-9fd7-b3325b86115eSat, 19 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRelationships | Girls Gone Bible GGBBBBBBBBB! our loves. hiiiiii. today we hit our most requested topic (i think its all anyone wants to talk about lol) RELATIONSHIPS! we've touched on dating &amp; relationships before but we believe it'll be an ongoing conversation within GGB because there's always so much to talk about! we touch on how important it is to be equally yoked and what God wants for us in a relationship/marriage. how it's so important our partner loves us the way Jesus loves us. we talk about red flags &amp; non negotiables. masculinity &amp; femininity. gender roles. how men and women can best serve each other in a relationship. we take it back to the beginning and read about the creation of Adam and Eve-- the first real relationship in the Bible! "And above all things have fervent love for one another, for 'love will cover a multitude of sins.'" 1 Peter 4:8 let's learn to love each other right. let the love we display outwardly be a reflection of the spirit of God within us. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

GGBBBBBBBBB! our loves. hiiiiii. today we hit our most requested topic (i think its all anyone wants to talk about lol) RELATIONSHIPS! we've touched on dating &amp; relationships before but we believe it'll be an ongoing conversation within GGB because there's always so much to talk about! we touch on how important it is to be equally yoked and what God wants for us in a relationship/marriage. how it's so important our partner loves us the way Jesus loves us. we talk about red flags &amp; non negotiables. masculinity &amp; femininity. gender roles. how men and women can best serve each other in a relationship. we take it back to the beginning and read about the creation of Adam and Eve-- the first real relationship in the Bible! "And above all things have fervent love for one another, for 'love will cover a multitude of sins.'" 1 Peter 4:8 let's learn to love each other right. let the love we display outwardly be a reflection of the spirit of God within us. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

fullRelationships | Girls Gone Biblefc2b25dc-d0d8-4416-9efa-0e4bbdbb4d57Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:49:36 +00002445https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 123: 11 Extremely Damaging Things You NEED To Avoid For A Healthy Brain: Dr AmenIn this moment, the celebrity psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist, Dr Daniel G Amen breaks down the most important tricks for a healthy and powerful brain. According to Dr Amen, while genetics do play a factor in your brain health, what is more important is how you live your life. This can include everything from eating more fish and less red meat, avoiding brain trauma, toxins and even taking better care of your mouth health. However, for Dr Amen, the 2 most important factors for whether you have a healthy or unhealthy brain is: learning and loneliness. By not learning and being lonely, you rapidly decreases your brain’s capacity and ability to function, which will then affect every aspect of your life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/91PsXFzmlCb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Amen: https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen/ https://danielamenmd.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the celebrity psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist, Dr Daniel G Amen breaks down the most important tricks for a healthy and powerful brain. According to Dr Amen, while genetics do play a factor in your brain health, what is more important is how you live your life. This can include everything from eating more fish and less red meat, avoiding brain trauma, toxins and even taking better care of your mouth health. However, for Dr Amen, the 2 most important factors for whether you have a healthy or unhealthy brain is: learning and loneliness. By not learning and being lonely, you rapidly decreases your brain’s capacity and ability to function, which will then affect every aspect of your life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/91PsXFzmlCb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Amen: https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen/ https://danielamenmd.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 123: 11 Extremely Damaging Things You NEED To Avoid For A Healthy Brain: Dr Amen2205e048-bd94-4184-90a9-7328729c3c30Fri, 18 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000731https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: A New Heart (2023) Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 230: A New Heart (2023)843c5bcf-ec8e-417d-80ce-8918137bd81aFri, 18 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: A New Heart (2023) Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 230: A New Heart (2023)ddc32c7c-4672-4cc5-a257-d3cccb1e76b0Fri, 18 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: A New Heart (2023) Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 230: A New Heart (2023)93b80dd3-3604-411d-8f20-8f04ab4c042bFri, 18 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: A New Heart (2023) Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 230: A New Heart (2023)528fbb54-4747-4c1d-b7ef-1097f3c3f2a9Fri, 18 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: How We Live (Part 3 Introduction with Dr. Mary Healy) The third part of the Catechism tells us how to live—how God has revealed that we are made to act toward him, toward each other, and toward ourselves. Fr. Mike and Dr. Mary Healy dive deep into moral theology, the state of our culture, and some of the stumbling blocks readers are bound to encounter in this part of the Catechism (as well as how to overcome them). This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The third part of the Catechism tells us how to live—how God has revealed that we are made to act toward him, toward each other, and toward ourselves. Fr. Mike and Dr. Mary Healy dive deep into moral theology, the state of our culture, and some of the stumbling blocks readers are bound to encounter in this part of the Catechism (as well as how to overcome them). This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 230: How We Live (Part 3 Introduction with Dr. Mary Healy)bb223a7f-16d8-46c1-a995-03d3800a09efFri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpecial Creation"Good morning," Mrs. Fields said to her class at Potter Christian School. "Mason, can you remind everyone what special thing we're going to do today?" Using his communication device, Mason answered, "We're going to Potter's Woods to pick wildflowers." "That's right," said Mrs. Fields. "We'll leave after morning recess."When the recess bell rang, Cody, a new member of the class, stayed behind while the other kids filed out of the classroom."Did you have a question, Cody?" Mrs. Fields asked.Cody nodded. "How can Mason pick wildflowers if he can't walk or use his hands?" "He can do lots of things, Cody. He has a special chair to help him go places and a special device to help him talk. He'll let us know if he needs our help.""Okay. Since I can do everything by myself, I'll help Mason if he can't do something," Cody said."Thank you, Cody, that's very kind of you. But don't forget that even though you can do many things by yourself, everyone needs help sometimes. We all have different abilities because God made each of us special. Think about the flowers we're going to pick. Do you think they'll all be alike?"Cody shook his head. "My sister's class had a field trip to the woods yesterday, and they found all kinds of different flowers.""I'm sure they did," said Mrs. Fields. "Flowers don't all look the same, but they're all beautiful. That's true of people too. We're all beautiful in God's eyes. He loves us all so much that He sent His Son to do what none of us could do ourselves--Jesus died and rose again to save us from sin. We all have equal need of His help, yet He created each of us with special abilities so we could help one another in different ways.""So Mason has special abilities too?" Cody asked.Mrs. Fields nodded. "Cody, like most of the class, you can do some things Mason can't do, but as you get to know him, you'll be surprised to see all he is able to do--even some things you can't do." She smiled. "I'll tell you one thing he's very good at. He spreads the joy of Jesus with his cheerful and loving attitude." -Beverly B. Papizan

"Good morning," Mrs. Fields said to her class at Potter Christian School. "Mason, can you remind everyone what special thing we're going to do today?" Using his communication device, Mason answered, "We're going to Potter's Woods to pick wildflowers." "That's right," said Mrs. Fields. "We'll leave after morning recess."When the recess bell rang, Cody, a new member of the class, stayed behind while the other kids filed out of the classroom."Did you have a question, Cody?" Mrs. Fields asked.Cody nodded. "How can Mason pick wildflowers if he can't walk or use his hands?" "He can do lots of things, Cody. He has a special chair to help him go places and a special device to help him talk. He'll let us know if he needs our help.""Okay. Since I can do everything by myself, I'll help Mason if he can't do something," Cody said."Thank you, Cody, that's very kind of you. But don't forget that even though you can do many things by yourself, everyone needs help sometimes. We all have different abilities because God made each of us special. Think about the flowers we're going to pick. Do you think they'll all be alike?"Cody shook his head. "My sister's class had a field trip to the woods yesterday, and they found all kinds of different flowers.""I'm sure they did," said Mrs. Fields. "Flowers don't all look the same, but they're all beautiful. That's true of people too. We're all beautiful in God's eyes. He loves us all so much that He sent His Son to do what none of us could do ourselves--Jesus died and rose again to save us from sin. We all have equal need of His help, yet He created each of us with special abilities so we could help one another in different ways.""So Mason has special abilities too?" Cody asked.Mrs. Fields nodded. "Cody, like most of the class, you can do some things Mason can't do, but as you get to know him, you'll be surprised to see all he is able to do--even some things you can't do." She smiled. "I'll tell you one thing he's very good at. He spreads the joy of Jesus with his cheerful and loving attitude." -Beverly B. Papizan

Special Creationf7adfe6f-f249-4144-ae66-0407fa58e5a3Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpecial Creation"Good morning," Mrs. Fields said to her class at Potter Christian School. "Mason, can you remind everyone what special thing we're going to do today?" Using his communication device, Mason answered, "We're going to Potter's Woods to pick wildflowers." "That's right," said Mrs. Fields. "We'll leave after morning recess."When the recess bell rang, Cody, a new member of the class, stayed behind while the other kids filed out of the classroom."Did you have a question, Cody?" Mrs. Fields asked.Cody nodded. "How can Mason pick wildflowers if he can't walk or use his hands?" "He can do lots of things, Cody. He has a special chair to help him go places and a special device to help him talk. He'll let us know if he needs our help.""Okay. Since I can do everything by myself, I'll help Mason if he can't do something," Cody said."Thank you, Cody, that's very kind of you. But don't forget that even though you can do many things by yourself, everyone needs help sometimes. We all have different abilities because God made each of us special. Think about the flowers we're going to pick. Do you think they'll all be alike?"Cody shook his head. "My sister's class had a field trip to the woods yesterday, and they found all kinds of different flowers.""I'm sure they did," said Mrs. Fields. "Flowers don't all look the same, but they're all beautiful. That's true of people too. We're all beautiful in God's eyes. He loves us all so much that He sent His Son to do what none of us could do ourselves--Jesus died and rose again to save us from sin. We all have equal need of His help, yet He created each of us with special abilities so we could help one another in different ways.""So Mason has special abilities too?" Cody asked.Mrs. Fields nodded. "Cody, like most of the class, you can do some things Mason can't do, but as you get to know him, you'll be surprised to see all he is able to do--even some things you can't do." She smiled. "I'll tell you one thing he's very good at. He spreads the joy of Jesus with his cheerful and loving attitude." -Beverly B. Papizan

"Good morning," Mrs. Fields said to her class at Potter Christian School. "Mason, can you remind everyone what special thing we're going to do today?" Using his communication device, Mason answered, "We're going to Potter's Woods to pick wildflowers." "That's right," said Mrs. Fields. "We'll leave after morning recess."When the recess bell rang, Cody, a new member of the class, stayed behind while the other kids filed out of the classroom."Did you have a question, Cody?" Mrs. Fields asked.Cody nodded. "How can Mason pick wildflowers if he can't walk or use his hands?" "He can do lots of things, Cody. He has a special chair to help him go places and a special device to help him talk. He'll let us know if he needs our help.""Okay. Since I can do everything by myself, I'll help Mason if he can't do something," Cody said."Thank you, Cody, that's very kind of you. But don't forget that even though you can do many things by yourself, everyone needs help sometimes. We all have different abilities because God made each of us special. Think about the flowers we're going to pick. Do you think they'll all be alike?"Cody shook his head. "My sister's class had a field trip to the woods yesterday, and they found all kinds of different flowers.""I'm sure they did," said Mrs. Fields. "Flowers don't all look the same, but they're all beautiful. That's true of people too. We're all beautiful in God's eyes. He loves us all so much that He sent His Son to do what none of us could do ourselves--Jesus died and rose again to save us from sin. We all have equal need of His help, yet He created each of us with special abilities so we could help one another in different ways.""So Mason has special abilities too?" Cody asked.Mrs. Fields nodded. "Cody, like most of the class, you can do some things Mason can't do, but as you get to know him, you'll be surprised to see all he is able to do--even some things you can't do." She smiled. "I'll tell you one thing he's very good at. He spreads the joy of Jesus with his cheerful and loving attitude." -Beverly B. Papizan

Special Creation62fd34bb-5fc5-4bb7-ad1f-bcb0fadd5293Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: How We Live (Part 3 Introduction with Dr. Mary Healy) The third part of the Catechism tells us how to live—how God has revealed that we are made to act toward him, toward each other, and toward ourselves. Fr. Mike and Dr. Mary Healy dive deep into moral theology, the state of our culture, and some of the stumbling blocks readers are bound to encounter in this part of the Catechism (as well as how to overcome them). This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The third part of the Catechism tells us how to live—how God has revealed that we are made to act toward him, toward each other, and toward ourselves. Fr. Mike and Dr. Mary Healy dive deep into moral theology, the state of our culture, and some of the stumbling blocks readers are bound to encounter in this part of the Catechism (as well as how to overcome them). This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 230: How We Live (Part 3 Introduction with Dr. Mary Healy)17f61065-9b97-4d39-a389-631b98e1040fFri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExpectations vs. Reality When things don&#39;t go the way we expect, it&#39;s hard not to be frustrated and disappointed. How do we move on after unmet expectations? And how do we break the vicious cycle? Today, Fr. Mike tells us how to keep it real.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When things don&#39;t go the way we expect, it&#39;s hard not to be frustrated and disappointed. How do we move on after unmet expectations? And how do we break the vicious cycle? Today, Fr. Mike tells us how to keep it real.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullExpectations vs. Realitydc1ed40b-bc6c-4fa3-89a1-0e0854b1a764Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExpectations vs. Reality When things don&#39;t go the way we expect, it&#39;s hard not to be frustrated and disappointed. How do we move on after unmet expectations? And how do we break the vicious cycle? Today, Fr. Mike tells us how to keep it real.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When things don&#39;t go the way we expect, it&#39;s hard not to be frustrated and disappointed. How do we move on after unmet expectations? And how do we break the vicious cycle? Today, Fr. Mike tells us how to keep it real.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullExpectations vs. Realityb34f8b87-dbc2-4487-b6b3-0516191c60a5Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#828 - Psalms 87, 88 – Love of Zion, DespairThis episode is part 66 in a study of the book of Psalms. This episode covers two different Psalms. In the first, the psalmist talks about his love for Jerusalem. In the second psalm, the psalmist writes from the midst of terrible despair. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 66 in a study of the book of Psalms. This episode covers two different Psalms. In the first, the psalmist talks about his love for Jerusalem. In the second psalm, the psalmist writes from the midst of terrible despair. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#828 - Psalms 87, 88 – Love of Zion, Despair1701c31c-e9fb-4094-903d-43d5dbfbcbd1Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:30:00 +0000780https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThis ONE Fundamental Discipline Changes Everything🔴 Get the entire conversation at Catholic Gentleman+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com To truly live a great life, you need to discipline your basic appetites, and this one desire hits us every day of our lives. We need men who understand and embrace fasting as the way to holiness that Christ clearly taught us. However, this spiritual practice gets confused and distorted in today's world. Men have become deadened to what is needed to reach the heights of perfection and truly live as a man. Today's guest, Fr. David Abernethy, shares the historical, ontological, and practical depths of this spiritual discipline. Learn how to stay motivated, consistent in your practice, and actually experience growth in holiness. Support the Catholic Gentleman, watch this entire conversation, and instantly receive many other sessions now available at The Catholic Gentleman Plus. https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🔴 Get the entire conversation at Catholic Gentleman+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com To truly live a great life, you need to discipline your basic appetites, and this one desire hits us every day of our lives. We need men who understand and embrace fasting as the way to holiness that Christ clearly taught us. However, this spiritual practice gets confused and distorted in today's world. Men have become deadened to what is needed to reach the heights of perfection and truly live as a man. Today's guest, Fr. David Abernethy, shares the historical, ontological, and practical depths of this spiritual discipline. Learn how to stay motivated, consistent in your practice, and actually experience growth in holiness. Support the Catholic Gentleman, watch this entire conversation, and instantly receive many other sessions now available at The Catholic Gentleman Plus. https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThis ONE Fundamental Discipline Changes Everything453a2ad5-682a-4b0e-b6c2-d5dcc0e60f01Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:10:00 +00002050https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow I Manipulated The World's Richest Men: “They Lost $100 Million In One Night!” - Molly Bloom (Molly's Game)In this new episode Steven sits down with the author, entrepreneur and ‘Poker Princess’ Molly Bloom. Molly is a former Olympic skier, and at 21 years old was ranked No. 3 in North America in moguls. After an accident, she left skiing and took a years sabbatical from the University of Colorado - Boulder to move to LA in 2004. Initially bartending, she began to run poker games in The Viper Room. These games attracted A-list celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Ben Affleck, playing for millions of dollars. In 2013, she was arrested for taking part in underground poker games and faced 10 years in prison, but was eventually sentenced to 1 year of probation. In 2014, she released her memoir ‘Molly’s Game’ which was made into an award winning film of the same name in 2017. In this conversation Molly and Steven discuss topics, such as: How her upbringing was based around competition and achievement Why she was obsessed with achieving glory from a young age Moving to LA and finding her way into running poker games How she started running illegal poker games and made them different from others The psychological lessons she learned from watching poker games How she made herself indispensable to the game and its players What it took to run the world's most exclusive poker nights Having her poker game and income taken from her Learning to pivot quickly from failure to success Seeing someone lose $100 million in one night Kicking Dan Bilzerian out of her poker game How she was making $4-6 million a year from tips The mafia showing up at her door What she was able to learn from listening to the elite players of her game How she had access to the world’s most powerful people Becoming addicted to drinking and drugs Her legal troubles with the FBI and facing 10 years in prison Why she refused to snitch to the authorities for millions of dollars The lessons she has learned coming out of the world of poker Being comfortable with risk and the necessity of taking risks in life How she was able to sell her story into a Hollywood movie You can purchase Molly’s memoir, ‘Molly’s Game’, here: https://bit.ly/3OvOLxq Follow Molly: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rOB3yk Twitter: https://bit.ly/45tjBOe Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with the author, entrepreneur and ‘Poker Princess’ Molly Bloom. Molly is a former Olympic skier, and at 21 years old was ranked No. 3 in North America in moguls. After an accident, she left skiing and took a years sabbatical from the University of Colorado - Boulder to move to LA in 2004. Initially bartending, she began to run poker games in The Viper Room. These games attracted A-list celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Ben Affleck, playing for millions of dollars. In 2013, she was arrested for taking part in underground poker games and faced 10 years in prison, but was eventually sentenced to 1 year of probation. In 2014, she released her memoir ‘Molly’s Game’ which was made into an award winning film of the same name in 2017. In this conversation Molly and Steven discuss topics, such as: How her upbringing was based around competition and achievement Why she was obsessed with achieving glory from a young age Moving to LA and finding her way into running poker games How she started running illegal poker games and made them different from others The psychological lessons she learned from watching poker games How she made herself indispensable to the game and its players What it took to run the world's most exclusive poker nights Having her poker game and income taken from her Learning to pivot quickly from failure to success Seeing someone lose $100 million in one night Kicking Dan Bilzerian out of her poker game How she was making $4-6 million a year from tips The mafia showing up at her door What she was able to learn from listening to the elite players of her game How she had access to the world’s most powerful people Becoming addicted to drinking and drugs Her legal troubles with the FBI and facing 10 years in prison Why she refused to snitch to the authorities for millions of dollars The lessons she has learned coming out of the world of poker Being comfortable with risk and the necessity of taking risks in life How she was able to sell her story into a Hollywood movie You can purchase Molly’s memoir, ‘Molly’s Game’, here: https://bit.ly/3OvOLxq Follow Molly: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rOB3yk Twitter: https://bit.ly/45tjBOe Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow I Manipulated The World's Richest Men: “They Lost $100 Million In One Night!” - Molly Bloom (Molly's Game)1bd10cc8-6376-458c-a130-f8dc83fcf7aaThu, 17 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +00005732https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2023) Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2023)9f80f776-afcf-44e3-b897-6fd57b3a0c3bThu, 17 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2023) Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2023)5852f83d-26ee-4789-a08f-ad9036f6a69aThu, 17 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2023) Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2023)2b57d1de-7229-4cc1-b9d8-d811fbeccfb2Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2023) Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2023)4e79031b-6dcf-4779-90b9-58d7cdeb6b34Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Christian Funerals In this final episode of Pillar 2, we learn about the Christian funeral rite. Fr. Mike explains how the new life begun in Baptism comes to greater fulfillment as the Christian passes over from this earthly life into the fullness of the Kingdom. The Church, who has sacramentally nourished her children throughout their earthly pilgrimage, upon their death commends them to the Father and places their bodies in the earth to await the resurrection in hope. Each funeral is to end with a farewell to the beloved dead, knowing that we still share communion in Christ and will reunite in our heavenly home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1680-1690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this final episode of Pillar 2, we learn about the Christian funeral rite. Fr. Mike explains how the new life begun in Baptism comes to greater fulfillment as the Christian passes over from this earthly life into the fullness of the Kingdom. The Church, who has sacramentally nourished her children throughout their earthly pilgrimage, upon their death commends them to the Father and places their bodies in the earth to await the resurrection in hope. Each funeral is to end with a farewell to the beloved dead, knowing that we still share communion in Christ and will reunite in our heavenly home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1680-1690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 229: Christian Funerals1b7d9886-0872-483d-932f-c342b54c9c17Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChanging Winds "Look at the wind!" exclaimed Clover as she stood at the window. "The trees are swaying back and forth, and some of the branches are breaking off.""Wow! It's really blowing hard!" said Beau as he came into the room. "I've never seen so much wind!"Dad joined them at the window. "You can't really see wind," he reminded them. "You can only see what it does.""It's making that garbage can roll down the street," Clover remarked.The three of them watched in silence for a few minutes, then Dad said, "Jesus compared the blowing of the wind to becoming a Christian. We can't actually see the wind, and we can't actually see Jesus coming into somebody's life.""It's His Spirit that comes in, isn't it? And spirits are invisible," said Beau. He looked at Clover. "That's why you still look the same," he told her. "You still have freckles, just like before you trusted in Jesus at Bible camp last summer." Beau loved teasing his sister about her freckles.Dad smiled. "We see what the wind does though, and we also see what Jesus does in a person's life. He changes that person. When someone becomes a Christian, they have a new desire to obey the Lord and show His love to others--and not do things that aren't pleasing to God."Clover nodded. "I still do bad things sometimes, but I don't want to," she said. "When I know I've done something wrong, I ask Jesus to forgive me and trust Him to help me not do it anymore. Before I was saved, I didn't really care very much.""Yeah," said Beau. "And you don't get mad anymore when I tease you about your freckles. That's no fun." Clover grinned and made a face at him, then cringed as a rather large branch cracked and fell off a neighbor's tree. "I'm glad the wind doesn't always blow this hard.""I am too," said Dad. "But I'm even more glad that Jesus is always in our hearts. Even though we can't see Him, we know He's there to help us live in a way that shows how He's changed us."-Matilda H. Nordtvedt

"Look at the wind!" exclaimed Clover as she stood at the window. "The trees are swaying back and forth, and some of the branches are breaking off.""Wow! It's really blowing hard!" said Beau as he came into the room. "I've never seen so much wind!"Dad joined them at the window. "You can't really see wind," he reminded them. "You can only see what it does.""It's making that garbage can roll down the street," Clover remarked.The three of them watched in silence for a few minutes, then Dad said, "Jesus compared the blowing of the wind to becoming a Christian. We can't actually see the wind, and we can't actually see Jesus coming into somebody's life.""It's His Spirit that comes in, isn't it? And spirits are invisible," said Beau. He looked at Clover. "That's why you still look the same," he told her. "You still have freckles, just like before you trusted in Jesus at Bible camp last summer." Beau loved teasing his sister about her freckles.Dad smiled. "We see what the wind does though, and we also see what Jesus does in a person's life. He changes that person. When someone becomes a Christian, they have a new desire to obey the Lord and show His love to others--and not do things that aren't pleasing to God."Clover nodded. "I still do bad things sometimes, but I don't want to," she said. "When I know I've done something wrong, I ask Jesus to forgive me and trust Him to help me not do it anymore. Before I was saved, I didn't really care very much.""Yeah," said Beau. "And you don't get mad anymore when I tease you about your freckles. That's no fun." Clover grinned and made a face at him, then cringed as a rather large branch cracked and fell off a neighbor's tree. "I'm glad the wind doesn't always blow this hard.""I am too," said Dad. "But I'm even more glad that Jesus is always in our hearts. Even though we can't see Him, we know He's there to help us live in a way that shows how He's changed us."-Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Changing Winds 10490352-24ee-4c10-99f1-33e65bd20b84Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChanging Winds "Look at the wind!" exclaimed Clover as she stood at the window. "The trees are swaying back and forth, and some of the branches are breaking off.""Wow! It's really blowing hard!" said Beau as he came into the room. "I've never seen so much wind!"Dad joined them at the window. "You can't really see wind," he reminded them. "You can only see what it does.""It's making that garbage can roll down the street," Clover remarked.The three of them watched in silence for a few minutes, then Dad said, "Jesus compared the blowing of the wind to becoming a Christian. We can't actually see the wind, and we can't actually see Jesus coming into somebody's life.""It's His Spirit that comes in, isn't it? And spirits are invisible," said Beau. He looked at Clover. "That's why you still look the same," he told her. "You still have freckles, just like before you trusted in Jesus at Bible camp last summer." Beau loved teasing his sister about her freckles.Dad smiled. "We see what the wind does though, and we also see what Jesus does in a person's life. He changes that person. When someone becomes a Christian, they have a new desire to obey the Lord and show His love to others--and not do things that aren't pleasing to God."Clover nodded. "I still do bad things sometimes, but I don't want to," she said. "When I know I've done something wrong, I ask Jesus to forgive me and trust Him to help me not do it anymore. Before I was saved, I didn't really care very much.""Yeah," said Beau. "And you don't get mad anymore when I tease you about your freckles. That's no fun." Clover grinned and made a face at him, then cringed as a rather large branch cracked and fell off a neighbor's tree. "I'm glad the wind doesn't always blow this hard.""I am too," said Dad. "But I'm even more glad that Jesus is always in our hearts. Even though we can't see Him, we know He's there to help us live in a way that shows how He's changed us."-Matilda H. Nordtvedt

"Look at the wind!" exclaimed Clover as she stood at the window. "The trees are swaying back and forth, and some of the branches are breaking off.""Wow! It's really blowing hard!" said Beau as he came into the room. "I've never seen so much wind!"Dad joined them at the window. "You can't really see wind," he reminded them. "You can only see what it does.""It's making that garbage can roll down the street," Clover remarked.The three of them watched in silence for a few minutes, then Dad said, "Jesus compared the blowing of the wind to becoming a Christian. We can't actually see the wind, and we can't actually see Jesus coming into somebody's life.""It's His Spirit that comes in, isn't it? And spirits are invisible," said Beau. He looked at Clover. "That's why you still look the same," he told her. "You still have freckles, just like before you trusted in Jesus at Bible camp last summer." Beau loved teasing his sister about her freckles.Dad smiled. "We see what the wind does though, and we also see what Jesus does in a person's life. He changes that person. When someone becomes a Christian, they have a new desire to obey the Lord and show His love to others--and not do things that aren't pleasing to God."Clover nodded. "I still do bad things sometimes, but I don't want to," she said. "When I know I've done something wrong, I ask Jesus to forgive me and trust Him to help me not do it anymore. Before I was saved, I didn't really care very much.""Yeah," said Beau. "And you don't get mad anymore when I tease you about your freckles. That's no fun." Clover grinned and made a face at him, then cringed as a rather large branch cracked and fell off a neighbor's tree. "I'm glad the wind doesn't always blow this hard.""I am too," said Dad. "But I'm even more glad that Jesus is always in our hearts. Even though we can't see Him, we know He's there to help us live in a way that shows how He's changed us."-Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Changing Winds a8bc84dd-ac4c-446f-9e11-c8bce7b3feacThu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Christian Funerals In this final episode of Pillar 2, we learn about the Christian funeral rite. Fr. Mike explains how the new life begun in Baptism comes to greater fulfillment as the Christian passes over from this earthly life into the fullness of the Kingdom. The Church, who has sacramentally nourished her children throughout their earthly pilgrimage, upon their death commends them to the Father and places their bodies in the earth to await the resurrection in hope. Each funeral is to end with a farewell to the beloved dead, knowing that we still share communion in Christ and will reunite in our heavenly home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1680-1690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this final episode of Pillar 2, we learn about the Christian funeral rite. Fr. Mike explains how the new life begun in Baptism comes to greater fulfillment as the Christian passes over from this earthly life into the fullness of the Kingdom. The Church, who has sacramentally nourished her children throughout their earthly pilgrimage, upon their death commends them to the Father and places their bodies in the earth to await the resurrection in hope. Each funeral is to end with a farewell to the beloved dead, knowing that we still share communion in Christ and will reunite in our heavenly home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1680-1690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 229: Christian Funerals09595d45-d400-418b-9e06-6fe0ab66dbaeThu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#499 Why Doctrine Matters - Tim StaplesChristians often think that Christianity is purer–more Christlike–when it is less doctrinal. Tim Staples explains the dangers of this grave error. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Tim Staples with us this time. Tim, of course, the author of Behold Your Mother &#8211; A Biblical and Historical Defense of the Marian Doctrines. I mentioned that in particular because we&#8217;re going to talk to Tim about doctrine because you might hear, well, not that you might hear, if you&#…

Christians often think that Christianity is purer–more Christlike–when it is less doctrinal. Tim Staples explains the dangers of this grave error. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Tim Staples with us this time. Tim, of course, the author of Behold Your Mother &#8211; A Biblical and Historical Defense of the Marian Doctrines. I mentioned that in particular because we&#8217;re going to talk to Tim about doctrine because you might hear, well, not that you might hear, if you&#…

#499 Why Doctrine Matters - Tim Staples62e515d0-6341-489e-9efe-f9f10eecb9b9Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#295: Fire Falls at the Showdown: Elijah part 41 Kings 18:16-39 &amp; Exodus 20:3  This episode is full of action when Ahab and Elijah meet again. Elijah asks the people &quot;How long will you try to serve both Baal and God?&quot; The people have wandered from God and God is calling them back to His loving arms. Elijah has set a challenge; their Baal versus God. Tune in to see what happens. We will discuss: 1. That Elijah didn&#39;t do this to make much of himself but to make much of God. You hear that in his speech. 2. God is patient. He calls the people back to Him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 18:16-39 &amp; Exodus 20:3  This episode is full of action when Ahab and Elijah meet again. Elijah asks the people &quot;How long will you try to serve both Baal and God?&quot; The people have wandered from God and God is calling them back to His loving arms. Elijah has set a challenge; their Baal versus God. Tune in to see what happens. We will discuss: 1. That Elijah didn&#39;t do this to make much of himself but to make much of God. You hear that in his speech. 2. God is patient. He calls the people back to Him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#295: Fire Falls at the Showdown: Elijah part 4f40977b6-86b0-4de9-876d-5ef0768cee7fWed, 16 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +00001020https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2023) Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2023)992bfad5-cfb3-45d9-b06a-8e84370ccb1dWed, 16 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2023) Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2023)49b282f1-571c-4f86-b4a8-d8be59035293Wed, 16 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2023) Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2023)11006940-df9d-4620-a089-96b99316a6f0Wed, 16 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2023) Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2023)c6bb9b66-1d06-4ad2-afef-b8f1917d0f68Wed, 16 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: Blessings, Sacramentals, and Popular Piety Sacramentals are sacred signs that resemble the sacraments. Blessings of people, places, and objects are foremost among the various sacramentals found in the life of the Church. Among these blessings are those of exorcism, in both its simple and solemn form. Fr. Mike notes that sacramentals and the many forms of popular piety, such as the Rosary, are noble expressions of faith that prepare us to participate in the Liturgy but can never replace the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1667-1679. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Sacramentals are sacred signs that resemble the sacraments. Blessings of people, places, and objects are foremost among the various sacramentals found in the life of the Church. Among these blessings are those of exorcism, in both its simple and solemn form. Fr. Mike notes that sacramentals and the many forms of popular piety, such as the Rosary, are noble expressions of faith that prepare us to participate in the Liturgy but can never replace the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1667-1679. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 228: Blessings, Sacramentals, and Popular Piety8f8ad4d8-2495-46d6-976e-779c8e807b10Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHelping Hands"Why do we have to pick up Mr. Cook?" asked Brady. "The nursing home is a long way from the park.""If we don't pick him up, he won't get to come to the church picnic," Dad answered as he drove. "Since we pick him up on the way to church each week, we can bring him to the picnic too. It's a small thing we can do for the Lord."Brady thought about that. "It seems like a funny way to do something for God. I mean, God could take Mr. Cook to the picnic on a flying carpet if He wanted to. He doesn't really need our help, does He?"Just then they arrived at the nursing home. Mr. Cook was waiting outside just like each Sunday when they picked him up for church. But today he had a small brown bag, which he waved in the air. "I remembered it was a picnic," he said. "I brought some lunch."At the park, Mom spread their lunch on a picnic table. She had brought ham and cheese sandwiches, potato salad, carrots with dip, lemonade, watermelon, and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Brady saw Mr. Cook open his bag at the end of the table and take out a bologna sandwich. Mom motioned for him to move closer to all the food. "Don't eat all by yourself," she told him. "Come on! Put your lunch with ours and we'll share. There's plenty to go around."Mr. Cook grinned and scooted over. He carefully placed his sandwich next to the ham and cheese sandwiches. He might as well not have bothered with that, thought Brady. Who's going to eat it? They prayed and began to eat. To Brady's surprise, his little sister immediately reached for the bologna sandwich.Dad leaned toward him. "Brady," he whispered, "we help God in much the same way Mr. Cook is helping us. God has all the power and all the resources, but He invites us to join Him in building His kingdom. He doesn't need our help, but He wants to bless us by allowing us to participate in the work He's doing. He will use whatever efforts we have to offer to work in people's lives and point them to the love of Jesus." -Catherine Runyon

"Why do we have to pick up Mr. Cook?" asked Brady. "The nursing home is a long way from the park.""If we don't pick him up, he won't get to come to the church picnic," Dad answered as he drove. "Since we pick him up on the way to church each week, we can bring him to the picnic too. It's a small thing we can do for the Lord."Brady thought about that. "It seems like a funny way to do something for God. I mean, God could take Mr. Cook to the picnic on a flying carpet if He wanted to. He doesn't really need our help, does He?"Just then they arrived at the nursing home. Mr. Cook was waiting outside just like each Sunday when they picked him up for church. But today he had a small brown bag, which he waved in the air. "I remembered it was a picnic," he said. "I brought some lunch."At the park, Mom spread their lunch on a picnic table. She had brought ham and cheese sandwiches, potato salad, carrots with dip, lemonade, watermelon, and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Brady saw Mr. Cook open his bag at the end of the table and take out a bologna sandwich. Mom motioned for him to move closer to all the food. "Don't eat all by yourself," she told him. "Come on! Put your lunch with ours and we'll share. There's plenty to go around."Mr. Cook grinned and scooted over. He carefully placed his sandwich next to the ham and cheese sandwiches. He might as well not have bothered with that, thought Brady. Who's going to eat it? They prayed and began to eat. To Brady's surprise, his little sister immediately reached for the bologna sandwich.Dad leaned toward him. "Brady," he whispered, "we help God in much the same way Mr. Cook is helping us. God has all the power and all the resources, but He invites us to join Him in building His kingdom. He doesn't need our help, but He wants to bless us by allowing us to participate in the work He's doing. He will use whatever efforts we have to offer to work in people's lives and point them to the love of Jesus." -Catherine Runyon

Helping Handscd9fbbc8-8f79-4f5f-aa6a-d823d4f31c2dWed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHelping Hands"Why do we have to pick up Mr. Cook?" asked Brady. "The nursing home is a long way from the park.""If we don't pick him up, he won't get to come to the church picnic," Dad answered as he drove. "Since we pick him up on the way to church each week, we can bring him to the picnic too. It's a small thing we can do for the Lord."Brady thought about that. "It seems like a funny way to do something for God. I mean, God could take Mr. Cook to the picnic on a flying carpet if He wanted to. He doesn't really need our help, does He?"Just then they arrived at the nursing home. Mr. Cook was waiting outside just like each Sunday when they picked him up for church. But today he had a small brown bag, which he waved in the air. "I remembered it was a picnic," he said. "I brought some lunch."At the park, Mom spread their lunch on a picnic table. She had brought ham and cheese sandwiches, potato salad, carrots with dip, lemonade, watermelon, and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Brady saw Mr. Cook open his bag at the end of the table and take out a bologna sandwich. Mom motioned for him to move closer to all the food. "Don't eat all by yourself," she told him. "Come on! Put your lunch with ours and we'll share. There's plenty to go around."Mr. Cook grinned and scooted over. He carefully placed his sandwich next to the ham and cheese sandwiches. He might as well not have bothered with that, thought Brady. Who's going to eat it? They prayed and began to eat. To Brady's surprise, his little sister immediately reached for the bologna sandwich.Dad leaned toward him. "Brady," he whispered, "we help God in much the same way Mr. Cook is helping us. God has all the power and all the resources, but He invites us to join Him in building His kingdom. He doesn't need our help, but He wants to bless us by allowing us to participate in the work He's doing. He will use whatever efforts we have to offer to work in people's lives and point them to the love of Jesus." -Catherine Runyon

"Why do we have to pick up Mr. Cook?" asked Brady. "The nursing home is a long way from the park.""If we don't pick him up, he won't get to come to the church picnic," Dad answered as he drove. "Since we pick him up on the way to church each week, we can bring him to the picnic too. It's a small thing we can do for the Lord."Brady thought about that. "It seems like a funny way to do something for God. I mean, God could take Mr. Cook to the picnic on a flying carpet if He wanted to. He doesn't really need our help, does He?"Just then they arrived at the nursing home. Mr. Cook was waiting outside just like each Sunday when they picked him up for church. But today he had a small brown bag, which he waved in the air. "I remembered it was a picnic," he said. "I brought some lunch."At the park, Mom spread their lunch on a picnic table. She had brought ham and cheese sandwiches, potato salad, carrots with dip, lemonade, watermelon, and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Brady saw Mr. Cook open his bag at the end of the table and take out a bologna sandwich. Mom motioned for him to move closer to all the food. "Don't eat all by yourself," she told him. "Come on! Put your lunch with ours and we'll share. There's plenty to go around."Mr. Cook grinned and scooted over. He carefully placed his sandwich next to the ham and cheese sandwiches. He might as well not have bothered with that, thought Brady. Who's going to eat it? They prayed and began to eat. To Brady's surprise, his little sister immediately reached for the bologna sandwich.Dad leaned toward him. "Brady," he whispered, "we help God in much the same way Mr. Cook is helping us. God has all the power and all the resources, but He invites us to join Him in building His kingdom. He doesn't need our help, but He wants to bless us by allowing us to participate in the work He's doing. He will use whatever efforts we have to offer to work in people's lives and point them to the love of Jesus." -Catherine Runyon

Helping Handsf30c51aa-69b4-49a5-873c-7d5307217ef8Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: Blessings, Sacramentals, and Popular Piety Sacramentals are sacred signs that resemble the sacraments. Blessings of people, places, and objects are foremost among the various sacramentals found in the life of the Church. Among these blessings are those of exorcism, in both its simple and solemn form. Fr. Mike notes that sacramentals and the many forms of popular piety, such as the Rosary, are noble expressions of faith that prepare us to participate in the Liturgy but can never replace the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1667-1679. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Sacramentals are sacred signs that resemble the sacraments. Blessings of people, places, and objects are foremost among the various sacramentals found in the life of the Church. Among these blessings are those of exorcism, in both its simple and solemn form. Fr. Mike notes that sacramentals and the many forms of popular piety, such as the Rosary, are noble expressions of faith that prepare us to participate in the Liturgy but can never replace the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1667-1679. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 228: Blessings, Sacramentals, and Popular Pietyadca7400-978e-4655-a34d-e1e549cdee0cWed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2023)ca09b8e8-568f-445c-ab9a-9ca8adeddf2dTue, 15 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2023)0190351c-d86a-450e-aed7-02a793f90c23Tue, 15 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2023)d672f3d8-103e-48a1-9361-ba2176a3fbb3Tue, 15 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2023)3cbe3c64-708d-49a9-b88e-a41560d9c279Tue, 15 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/15/23 The Assumption Homily from the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mary is the New Ark of the New Covenant. It is fitting that Mary was assumed into Heaven since she is the fulfillment of the Ark in the Old Covenant.Mass Readings from August 15, 2023:Revelation 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10ABPsalm 45:10, 11, 12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

Homily from the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mary is the New Ark of the New Covenant. It is fitting that Mary was assumed into Heaven since she is the fulfillment of the Ark in the Old Covenant.Mass Readings from August 15, 2023:Revelation 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10ABPsalm 45:10, 11, 12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

full8/15/23 The Assumptioned54f3bc-d436-4aea-bb87-f5880c3502fcTue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/15/23 The Assumption Homily from the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mary is the New Ark of the New Covenant. It is fitting that Mary was assumed into Heaven since she is the fulfillment of the Ark in the Old Covenant.Mass Readings from August 15, 2023:Revelation 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10ABPsalm 45:10, 11, 12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

Homily from the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mary is the New Ark of the New Covenant. It is fitting that Mary was assumed into Heaven since she is the fulfillment of the Ark in the Old Covenant.Mass Readings from August 15, 2023:Revelation 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10ABPsalm 45:10, 11, 12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

full8/15/23 The Assumption8a2fa6d8-d9f9-4a6a-946c-b4ec8ea5bd44Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/15/23 The Assumption Homily from the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mary is the New Ark of the New Covenant. It is fitting that Mary was assumed into Heaven since she is the fulfillment of the Ark in the Old Covenant.Mass Readings from August 15, 2023:Revelation 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10ABPsalm 45:10, 11, 12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

Homily from the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mary is the New Ark of the New Covenant. It is fitting that Mary was assumed into Heaven since she is the fulfillment of the Ark in the Old Covenant.Mass Readings from August 15, 2023:Revelation 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10ABPsalm 45:10, 11, 12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

full8/15/23 The Assumption4cacbf76-bd84-46e8-87cb-6018506dd4f4Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: Summary of the Sacrament of Matrimony This summary of the Catechism&#39;s teaching on the sacrament of Matrimony pulls together several beautiful themes regarding marriage and family. Fr. Mike emphasizes the family as the Domestic Church, that community where parents and children grow in charity, forgiveness, prayer, and self-giving. We&#39;re reminded that the communion of love shared by husband and wife in marriage is a sacramental sign of the union between Christ and his Church. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1659 through 1666. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

This summary of the Catechism&#39;s teaching on the sacrament of Matrimony pulls together several beautiful themes regarding marriage and family. Fr. Mike emphasizes the family as the Domestic Church, that community where parents and children grow in charity, forgiveness, prayer, and self-giving. We&#39;re reminded that the communion of love shared by husband and wife in marriage is a sacramental sign of the union between Christ and his Church. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1659 through 1666. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 227: Summary of the Sacrament of Matrimony45d1b288-a62a-4532-9231-6a4f7258837cTue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s Choice "Is it a boy? It is, isn't it?" Carter jumped around the kitchen while his grandmother talked to his dad at the hospital. Carter was so excited, he almost dropped the apple he was eating. "It's a boy, isn't it, Grandma?"Grandma hung up the phone. "You now have a beautiful baby sister," she said gently. "Her name is Oakleigh.""No!" Carter dropped his apple. "I've been praying for months for a brother." He felt like crying. "It's not fair! Oscar got a baby brother, and he didn't pray at all. Why wouldn't God give me a brother when I asked for one?"Grandma leaned against the counter. "I remember how happy your mom and dad were when they were expecting you. When people asked if they wanted a girl or a boy, they said they just wanted a healthy baby."Carter picked up his apple from the floor and rinsed it off at the sink. "I'm sure they were glad I turned out to be a boy.""Yes, but I was a little bit disappointed. I was hoping for a little granddaughter.""Grandma!" Carter was shocked. "You didn't want me?""Of course I did! But I already had three grandsons. I thought it would be nice to have a girl in the family. But another boy was God's choice for them, and you know what? Now I couldn't love anybody more." She gave Carter a big hug.Carter sighed. "I still don't think it was very nice of you to wish I was a girl!"Grandma's eyes twinkled. "No nicer than for you to wish your sister was a boy."Carter looked surprised. "I guess I wasn't being nice either.""I know you were hoping for a brother, Carter, but God has given you the gift of a baby sister instead. Remember that He loves her just as much as He loves you, and He will help you be a good brother to her." Grandma squeezed Carter's shoulder. "Even though a sister isn't what you were expecting, God's gifts to us are always good, and we can be thankful knowing the same God who loves us so much He saved us from sin promises to do what He knows is best."Carter nodded and bit into his apple. "So when can Oakleigh come home?" -Ruth McQuilkin

"Is it a boy? It is, isn't it?" Carter jumped around the kitchen while his grandmother talked to his dad at the hospital. Carter was so excited, he almost dropped the apple he was eating. "It's a boy, isn't it, Grandma?"Grandma hung up the phone. "You now have a beautiful baby sister," she said gently. "Her name is Oakleigh.""No!" Carter dropped his apple. "I've been praying for months for a brother." He felt like crying. "It's not fair! Oscar got a baby brother, and he didn't pray at all. Why wouldn't God give me a brother when I asked for one?"Grandma leaned against the counter. "I remember how happy your mom and dad were when they were expecting you. When people asked if they wanted a girl or a boy, they said they just wanted a healthy baby."Carter picked up his apple from the floor and rinsed it off at the sink. "I'm sure they were glad I turned out to be a boy.""Yes, but I was a little bit disappointed. I was hoping for a little granddaughter.""Grandma!" Carter was shocked. "You didn't want me?""Of course I did! But I already had three grandsons. I thought it would be nice to have a girl in the family. But another boy was God's choice for them, and you know what? Now I couldn't love anybody more." She gave Carter a big hug.Carter sighed. "I still don't think it was very nice of you to wish I was a girl!"Grandma's eyes twinkled. "No nicer than for you to wish your sister was a boy."Carter looked surprised. "I guess I wasn't being nice either.""I know you were hoping for a brother, Carter, but God has given you the gift of a baby sister instead. Remember that He loves her just as much as He loves you, and He will help you be a good brother to her." Grandma squeezed Carter's shoulder. "Even though a sister isn't what you were expecting, God's gifts to us are always good, and we can be thankful knowing the same God who loves us so much He saved us from sin promises to do what He knows is best."Carter nodded and bit into his apple. "So when can Oakleigh come home?" -Ruth McQuilkin

God’s Choice 5872a6c0-5ada-40dd-b49b-d99708c9e370Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s Choice "Is it a boy? It is, isn't it?" Carter jumped around the kitchen while his grandmother talked to his dad at the hospital. Carter was so excited, he almost dropped the apple he was eating. "It's a boy, isn't it, Grandma?"Grandma hung up the phone. "You now have a beautiful baby sister," she said gently. "Her name is Oakleigh.""No!" Carter dropped his apple. "I've been praying for months for a brother." He felt like crying. "It's not fair! Oscar got a baby brother, and he didn't pray at all. Why wouldn't God give me a brother when I asked for one?"Grandma leaned against the counter. "I remember how happy your mom and dad were when they were expecting you. When people asked if they wanted a girl or a boy, they said they just wanted a healthy baby."Carter picked up his apple from the floor and rinsed it off at the sink. "I'm sure they were glad I turned out to be a boy.""Yes, but I was a little bit disappointed. I was hoping for a little granddaughter.""Grandma!" Carter was shocked. "You didn't want me?""Of course I did! But I already had three grandsons. I thought it would be nice to have a girl in the family. But another boy was God's choice for them, and you know what? Now I couldn't love anybody more." She gave Carter a big hug.Carter sighed. "I still don't think it was very nice of you to wish I was a girl!"Grandma's eyes twinkled. "No nicer than for you to wish your sister was a boy."Carter looked surprised. "I guess I wasn't being nice either.""I know you were hoping for a brother, Carter, but God has given you the gift of a baby sister instead. Remember that He loves her just as much as He loves you, and He will help you be a good brother to her." Grandma squeezed Carter's shoulder. "Even though a sister isn't what you were expecting, God's gifts to us are always good, and we can be thankful knowing the same God who loves us so much He saved us from sin promises to do what He knows is best."Carter nodded and bit into his apple. "So when can Oakleigh come home?" -Ruth McQuilkin

"Is it a boy? It is, isn't it?" Carter jumped around the kitchen while his grandmother talked to his dad at the hospital. Carter was so excited, he almost dropped the apple he was eating. "It's a boy, isn't it, Grandma?"Grandma hung up the phone. "You now have a beautiful baby sister," she said gently. "Her name is Oakleigh.""No!" Carter dropped his apple. "I've been praying for months for a brother." He felt like crying. "It's not fair! Oscar got a baby brother, and he didn't pray at all. Why wouldn't God give me a brother when I asked for one?"Grandma leaned against the counter. "I remember how happy your mom and dad were when they were expecting you. When people asked if they wanted a girl or a boy, they said they just wanted a healthy baby."Carter picked up his apple from the floor and rinsed it off at the sink. "I'm sure they were glad I turned out to be a boy.""Yes, but I was a little bit disappointed. I was hoping for a little granddaughter.""Grandma!" Carter was shocked. "You didn't want me?""Of course I did! But I already had three grandsons. I thought it would be nice to have a girl in the family. But another boy was God's choice for them, and you know what? Now I couldn't love anybody more." She gave Carter a big hug.Carter sighed. "I still don't think it was very nice of you to wish I was a girl!"Grandma's eyes twinkled. "No nicer than for you to wish your sister was a boy."Carter looked surprised. "I guess I wasn't being nice either.""I know you were hoping for a brother, Carter, but God has given you the gift of a baby sister instead. Remember that He loves her just as much as He loves you, and He will help you be a good brother to her." Grandma squeezed Carter's shoulder. "Even though a sister isn't what you were expecting, God's gifts to us are always good, and we can be thankful knowing the same God who loves us so much He saved us from sin promises to do what He knows is best."Carter nodded and bit into his apple. "So when can Oakleigh come home?" -Ruth McQuilkin

God’s Choice 275ab250-b8b0-407b-b622-4f4359aa2347Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: Summary of the Sacrament of Matrimony This summary of the Catechism&#39;s teaching on the sacrament of Matrimony pulls together several beautiful themes regarding marriage and family. Fr. Mike emphasizes the family as the Domestic Church, that community where parents and children grow in charity, forgiveness, prayer, and self-giving. We&#39;re reminded that the communion of love shared by husband and wife in marriage is a sacramental sign of the union between Christ and his Church. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1659 through 1666. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

This summary of the Catechism&#39;s teaching on the sacrament of Matrimony pulls together several beautiful themes regarding marriage and family. Fr. Mike emphasizes the family as the Domestic Church, that community where parents and children grow in charity, forgiveness, prayer, and self-giving. We&#39;re reminded that the communion of love shared by husband and wife in marriage is a sacramental sign of the union between Christ and his Church. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1659 through 1666. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 227: Summary of the Sacrament of Matrimonyfa30cefb-363d-46c1-988e-290edc52e5e3Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGospel of Work with Dan DonaldsonWhen God kicked Adam out of the garden, He assigned Adam to work. This work wasn't meant to be merely a "punishment" but rather a path to redemption. Work is a chance for a man to strive, grow, and become the deeper man that God intended him to be! So many of us look at our jobs as simply a way to pay the bills. We tend to either rush to get the bare minimum done or instead become obsessed with work to the detriment of our families. This was never God's plan. You have an opportunity to join a free conference to learn what to do instead! Join me in this episode as my returning guest Dan Donaldson discusses the next free conference hosted by Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance (CMLA). This conference is called the "Gospel of Work" and focuses on how we as Catholic men need to show up and lead at work. Did I mention Matthew Kelly (one of my personal favorites!) will be speaking??? You can find out more at https://heroicmen.com/ You can reach Dan directly at info@catholicmenleaders.org

When God kicked Adam out of the garden, He assigned Adam to work. This work wasn't meant to be merely a "punishment" but rather a path to redemption. Work is a chance for a man to strive, grow, and become the deeper man that God intended him to be! So many of us look at our jobs as simply a way to pay the bills. We tend to either rush to get the bare minimum done or instead become obsessed with work to the detriment of our families. This was never God's plan. You have an opportunity to join a free conference to learn what to do instead! Join me in this episode as my returning guest Dan Donaldson discusses the next free conference hosted by Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance (CMLA). This conference is called the "Gospel of Work" and focuses on how we as Catholic men need to show up and lead at work. Did I mention Matthew Kelly (one of my personal favorites!) will be speaking??? You can find out more at https://heroicmen.com/ You can reach Dan directly at info@catholicmenleaders.org

fullGospel of Work with Dan Donaldson142f6b80-21d2-4d30-b7b2-8e4a8b931717Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoctor Joe Dispenza: Your Thoughts Are Making You Sick! You MUST Do This Before 10am To Fix It!In this episode Steven sits down with Joe Dispenza, an expert and author who explores the intersection of science and mindfulness. Joe’s best selling books, such as "You Are the Placebo" and "Becoming Supernatural" have helped thousands understand the science and the potential of untapped capabilities within their bodies to supercharge their health. His work emphasizes the importance of meditation and mental rehearsal in creating positive change and mind and body ‘cohesiveness’, revolutionising how people can see health and wellness as one and the same thing. If you have been looking for a ‘kick’ to make positive changes in your life, Joe provides not just a method of how to do it, but how to stop making excuses not to do it. In this conversation Joe and Steven discuss topics, such as: How to take personal responsibility How we become addicted to our negative emotions How to bounce back from personal heartbreak How to turn destructive habits into constructive ones How your beliefs are the limit on yourselves The habit we need to break is being ourself Your beliefs are your limitation How you become addicted to your negative emotions How 95% of what we do is programmed How habits can work for or against you How you can recreate your reality How you can become addicted to guilt How to show up as the person you want to be How your thoughts can make you feel sick How your thoughts can help you heal How we always wait for something external to change so we can change How to be a creator of your life, not a victim of your life How to teach your body how to feel How the worst things that happen to you are often the best things How your mind can heal your body Follow Joe: Website: drjoedispenza.com  Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QBmDf9  Facebook: https://bit.ly/44bbTHj YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3qkZi6S Telegram:@OfficialDrJoeDispenza Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Steven sits down with Joe Dispenza, an expert and author who explores the intersection of science and mindfulness. Joe’s best selling books, such as "You Are the Placebo" and "Becoming Supernatural" have helped thousands understand the science and the potential of untapped capabilities within their bodies to supercharge their health. His work emphasizes the importance of meditation and mental rehearsal in creating positive change and mind and body ‘cohesiveness’, revolutionising how people can see health and wellness as one and the same thing. If you have been looking for a ‘kick’ to make positive changes in your life, Joe provides not just a method of how to do it, but how to stop making excuses not to do it. In this conversation Joe and Steven discuss topics, such as: How to take personal responsibility How we become addicted to our negative emotions How to bounce back from personal heartbreak How to turn destructive habits into constructive ones How your beliefs are the limit on yourselves The habit we need to break is being ourself Your beliefs are your limitation How you become addicted to your negative emotions How 95% of what we do is programmed How habits can work for or against you How you can recreate your reality How you can become addicted to guilt How to show up as the person you want to be How your thoughts can make you feel sick How your thoughts can help you heal How we always wait for something external to change so we can change How to be a creator of your life, not a victim of your life How to teach your body how to feel How the worst things that happen to you are often the best things How your mind can heal your body Follow Joe: Website: drjoedispenza.com  Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QBmDf9  Facebook: https://bit.ly/44bbTHj YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3qkZi6S Telegram:@OfficialDrJoeDispenza Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDoctor Joe Dispenza: Your Thoughts Are Making You Sick! You MUST Do This Before 10am To Fix It!138fd483-f1a1-4b4d-88c7-eb6d1df6360eMon, 14 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +00007203https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2023) In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2023)3b365ce2-d3d4-4b1d-9dad-37384aef7cadMon, 14 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2023) In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2023)380af824-8d5d-42ee-be5b-653906d8ca8aMon, 14 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2023) In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2023)5cbe88de-7651-4bc9-be5b-6f2a7f48e6eeMon, 14 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2023) In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2023)47a5e0f1-4c92-416b-aad8-7be03a88154cMon, 14 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: The Supreme Gift of Marriage “Children are the supreme gift of marriage,” says Vatican II. Marriage is directed by its very nature toward the procreation of children. Beyond this, parents are the primary educators of their children, responsible for their holistic formation. Sadly, many couples suffer from infertility. Even in their struggle, they can provide a powerful witness of love, sacrifice, and fidelity. In all this and more, we see the family as the Domestic Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1652-1658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“Children are the supreme gift of marriage,” says Vatican II. Marriage is directed by its very nature toward the procreation of children. Beyond this, parents are the primary educators of their children, responsible for their holistic formation. Sadly, many couples suffer from infertility. Even in their struggle, they can provide a powerful witness of love, sacrifice, and fidelity. In all this and more, we see the family as the Domestic Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1652-1658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 226: The Supreme Gift of Marriage10a2a960-11c8-4019-9258-b38da7c615e3Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDon’t Let Anger Take ControlI didn't do anything wrong, Hayley thought as she stared at the TV, wiping away tears. Her dad never yelled at her like that. She had just been singing. He had told her before that he loved to hear her sing."Aren't you going to eat with us?" Hayley's older brother peeked into the room.Hayley shook her head. "I'm not hungry.""What's wrong?" Mikey walked over to her.Hayley's brother was a teenager. He would think she was stupid for crying. "Nothing.""Something is wrong, Hay." Mikey sat down beside her. "Spill.""Fine." Hayley closed her eyes. "Dad yelled at me in the car. He told me to shut up.""What?" Mikey looked shocked."I was just singing. And we're not supposed to say that." Hayley started to cry again.Mikey hugged her. "I'll save you some dinner in case you're hungry later."Hayley rested on the couch with her eyes closed, her dad's words playing over and over in her head, until she heard footsteps come into the room. She peeked her eyes open as her dad knelt on the floor beside the couch."Mikey told me you're upset," Dad said. "I was really stressed in the car. The traffic was bad and I was trying hard to focus." He brushed her hair back from her face. "I should have asked you nicely if you could be quiet instead of yelling at you.""You hurt my feelings," Hayley said."I know, and I'm sorry." Dad sighed. "It's like how you sometimes get angry if your brother makes a lot of noise while you're trying to practice for your recital. Sometimes we let anger take over when we're nervous and say hurtful things. But we don't have to let that happen. We can trust God to help us control our anger instead of letting it control us."Hayley knew her dad was right--she sometimes got angry when she was stressed too. She just hadn't expected that from him. "If God helps us control our anger, why did you let it control you?"Dad gave her a sad smile. "I'm not perfect. God's still working on me. I let anger take control today, but I'm glad I can always depend on God to forgive me and help me do better. I hope you'll forgive me too." -Emily Acker

I didn't do anything wrong, Hayley thought as she stared at the TV, wiping away tears. Her dad never yelled at her like that. She had just been singing. He had told her before that he loved to hear her sing."Aren't you going to eat with us?" Hayley's older brother peeked into the room.Hayley shook her head. "I'm not hungry.""What's wrong?" Mikey walked over to her.Hayley's brother was a teenager. He would think she was stupid for crying. "Nothing.""Something is wrong, Hay." Mikey sat down beside her. "Spill.""Fine." Hayley closed her eyes. "Dad yelled at me in the car. He told me to shut up.""What?" Mikey looked shocked."I was just singing. And we're not supposed to say that." Hayley started to cry again.Mikey hugged her. "I'll save you some dinner in case you're hungry later."Hayley rested on the couch with her eyes closed, her dad's words playing over and over in her head, until she heard footsteps come into the room. She peeked her eyes open as her dad knelt on the floor beside the couch."Mikey told me you're upset," Dad said. "I was really stressed in the car. The traffic was bad and I was trying hard to focus." He brushed her hair back from her face. "I should have asked you nicely if you could be quiet instead of yelling at you.""You hurt my feelings," Hayley said."I know, and I'm sorry." Dad sighed. "It's like how you sometimes get angry if your brother makes a lot of noise while you're trying to practice for your recital. Sometimes we let anger take over when we're nervous and say hurtful things. But we don't have to let that happen. We can trust God to help us control our anger instead of letting it control us."Hayley knew her dad was right--she sometimes got angry when she was stressed too. She just hadn't expected that from him. "If God helps us control our anger, why did you let it control you?"Dad gave her a sad smile. "I'm not perfect. God's still working on me. I let anger take control today, but I'm glad I can always depend on God to forgive me and help me do better. I hope you'll forgive me too." -Emily Acker

Don’t Let Anger Take Control8b1cfcbd-0983-4a82-9337-d88d4d408602Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDon’t Let Anger Take ControlI didn't do anything wrong, Hayley thought as she stared at the TV, wiping away tears. Her dad never yelled at her like that. She had just been singing. He had told her before that he loved to hear her sing."Aren't you going to eat with us?" Hayley's older brother peeked into the room.Hayley shook her head. "I'm not hungry.""What's wrong?" Mikey walked over to her.Hayley's brother was a teenager. He would think she was stupid for crying. "Nothing.""Something is wrong, Hay." Mikey sat down beside her. "Spill.""Fine." Hayley closed her eyes. "Dad yelled at me in the car. He told me to shut up.""What?" Mikey looked shocked."I was just singing. And we're not supposed to say that." Hayley started to cry again.Mikey hugged her. "I'll save you some dinner in case you're hungry later."Hayley rested on the couch with her eyes closed, her dad's words playing over and over in her head, until she heard footsteps come into the room. She peeked her eyes open as her dad knelt on the floor beside the couch."Mikey told me you're upset," Dad said. "I was really stressed in the car. The traffic was bad and I was trying hard to focus." He brushed her hair back from her face. "I should have asked you nicely if you could be quiet instead of yelling at you.""You hurt my feelings," Hayley said."I know, and I'm sorry." Dad sighed. "It's like how you sometimes get angry if your brother makes a lot of noise while you're trying to practice for your recital. Sometimes we let anger take over when we're nervous and say hurtful things. But we don't have to let that happen. We can trust God to help us control our anger instead of letting it control us."Hayley knew her dad was right--she sometimes got angry when she was stressed too. She just hadn't expected that from him. "If God helps us control our anger, why did you let it control you?"Dad gave her a sad smile. "I'm not perfect. God's still working on me. I let anger take control today, but I'm glad I can always depend on God to forgive me and help me do better. I hope you'll forgive me too." -Emily Acker

I didn't do anything wrong, Hayley thought as she stared at the TV, wiping away tears. Her dad never yelled at her like that. She had just been singing. He had told her before that he loved to hear her sing."Aren't you going to eat with us?" Hayley's older brother peeked into the room.Hayley shook her head. "I'm not hungry.""What's wrong?" Mikey walked over to her.Hayley's brother was a teenager. He would think she was stupid for crying. "Nothing.""Something is wrong, Hay." Mikey sat down beside her. "Spill.""Fine." Hayley closed her eyes. "Dad yelled at me in the car. He told me to shut up.""What?" Mikey looked shocked."I was just singing. And we're not supposed to say that." Hayley started to cry again.Mikey hugged her. "I'll save you some dinner in case you're hungry later."Hayley rested on the couch with her eyes closed, her dad's words playing over and over in her head, until she heard footsteps come into the room. She peeked her eyes open as her dad knelt on the floor beside the couch."Mikey told me you're upset," Dad said. "I was really stressed in the car. The traffic was bad and I was trying hard to focus." He brushed her hair back from her face. "I should have asked you nicely if you could be quiet instead of yelling at you.""You hurt my feelings," Hayley said."I know, and I'm sorry." Dad sighed. "It's like how you sometimes get angry if your brother makes a lot of noise while you're trying to practice for your recital. Sometimes we let anger take over when we're nervous and say hurtful things. But we don't have to let that happen. We can trust God to help us control our anger instead of letting it control us."Hayley knew her dad was right--she sometimes got angry when she was stressed too. She just hadn't expected that from him. "If God helps us control our anger, why did you let it control you?"Dad gave her a sad smile. "I'm not perfect. God's still working on me. I let anger take control today, but I'm glad I can always depend on God to forgive me and help me do better. I hope you'll forgive me too." -Emily Acker

Don’t Let Anger Take Controle7b44328-adb3-4c82-96be-32e0a051cf9eMon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: The Supreme Gift of Marriage “Children are the supreme gift of marriage,” says Vatican II. Marriage is directed by its very nature toward the procreation of children. Beyond this, parents are the primary educators of their children, responsible for their holistic formation. Sadly, many couples suffer from infertility. Even in their struggle, they can provide a powerful witness of love, sacrifice, and fidelity. In all this and more, we see the family as the Domestic Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1652-1658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“Children are the supreme gift of marriage,” says Vatican II. Marriage is directed by its very nature toward the procreation of children. Beyond this, parents are the primary educators of their children, responsible for their holistic formation. Sadly, many couples suffer from infertility. Even in their struggle, they can provide a powerful witness of love, sacrifice, and fidelity. In all this and more, we see the family as the Domestic Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1652-1658. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 226: The Supreme Gift of Marriage93739249-5b89-4336-ba90-a55f366de850Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2023) Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2023)d4045d1f-b325-4b2a-ad55-05f6452ea4fbSun, 13 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2023) Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2023)b4c5d0ea-bacb-4252-b88f-9b184a72618aSun, 13 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2023) Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2023)2bcd255c-795b-4892-8045-a97f663e6a78Sun, 13 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2023) Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2023)9267bc12-a68c-4058-9a2d-fa51164f12fdSun, 13 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Total Fidelity in Marriage “Love seeks to be definitive,” the Catechism tells us in this section on marital fidelity. The faithfulness of husband and wife in the sacrament of Matrimony is a sign of God’s irrevocable covenant with humanity. This fidelity is both beautiful and challenging. Fr. Mike addresses painful situations of separation and divorce and how the whole ecclesial community should respond with truthful love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1646 through 1651. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“Love seeks to be definitive,” the Catechism tells us in this section on marital fidelity. The faithfulness of husband and wife in the sacrament of Matrimony is a sign of God’s irrevocable covenant with humanity. This fidelity is both beautiful and challenging. Fr. Mike addresses painful situations of separation and divorce and how the whole ecclesial community should respond with truthful love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1646 through 1651. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 225: Total Fidelity in Marriageb2d04bab-a3cc-4065-a760-1652324d1ed7Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho Made What? Della sighed as she sat on the porch steps, staring off into space. "What's wrong, honey?" asked her dad as he put down the garden hose."This girl in my class--Raven--says there's no God," replied Della. "I told her there is, but she said, 'Prove it.' I didn't know how. We can't see God, so how could I give her proof?"Dad nodded. "You may not be able to prove it to her satisfaction, but there are things she can see that may convince her of the truth. Come with me." Della stood up and followed her dad into the house. In the dining room, he pointed at the embroidered tablecloth. "Who made this?""Grandma did," Della replied."What about this casserole in the oven?" asked Dad. "Who put it there?""Mom did," Della answered.Dad nodded and removed a drawing of a flower from the refrigerator door. "Who made this?"Della grinned. "I drew that in art class."Dad smiled. "No matter what I point to in this room, somebody made it, right?""Right," said Della.Dad took Della outside again and told her to look around. "What do you see?""I see the little birds in the trees," said Della. "And a bumble bee on a pink rose. And I see the grass and the sky and the sun shining.""And did they just appear there by themselves, or did somebody make them?""Somebody made them," replied Della. "God did!""Yes, indeed He did," said Dad. "Everything made has a maker. Even things made with human hands start with materials made by God. One way we know God exists is that our eyes see the things only God could make. The beauty and complexity of nature and our own bodies point to His existence and His love for us.""I'll have to tell Raven about that," said Della."It might not change her mind, but hopefully it will give her something to think about," said Dad. "You can also pray for her and ask God to help her see that He's real and that He loves her." Dad nudged Della with his elbow. "You can ask Him to help you be a good friend to her so she can see His love in you too."Della grinned. "Okay, Dad. I'll do that." -Suzanne Daly

Della sighed as she sat on the porch steps, staring off into space. "What's wrong, honey?" asked her dad as he put down the garden hose."This girl in my class--Raven--says there's no God," replied Della. "I told her there is, but she said, 'Prove it.' I didn't know how. We can't see God, so how could I give her proof?"Dad nodded. "You may not be able to prove it to her satisfaction, but there are things she can see that may convince her of the truth. Come with me." Della stood up and followed her dad into the house. In the dining room, he pointed at the embroidered tablecloth. "Who made this?""Grandma did," Della replied."What about this casserole in the oven?" asked Dad. "Who put it there?""Mom did," Della answered.Dad nodded and removed a drawing of a flower from the refrigerator door. "Who made this?"Della grinned. "I drew that in art class."Dad smiled. "No matter what I point to in this room, somebody made it, right?""Right," said Della.Dad took Della outside again and told her to look around. "What do you see?""I see the little birds in the trees," said Della. "And a bumble bee on a pink rose. And I see the grass and the sky and the sun shining.""And did they just appear there by themselves, or did somebody make them?""Somebody made them," replied Della. "God did!""Yes, indeed He did," said Dad. "Everything made has a maker. Even things made with human hands start with materials made by God. One way we know God exists is that our eyes see the things only God could make. The beauty and complexity of nature and our own bodies point to His existence and His love for us.""I'll have to tell Raven about that," said Della."It might not change her mind, but hopefully it will give her something to think about," said Dad. "You can also pray for her and ask God to help her see that He's real and that He loves her." Dad nudged Della with his elbow. "You can ask Him to help you be a good friend to her so she can see His love in you too."Della grinned. "Okay, Dad. I'll do that." -Suzanne Daly

Who Made What? 75614417-7a7a-4333-8544-e3d7020d3e73Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho Made What? Della sighed as she sat on the porch steps, staring off into space. "What's wrong, honey?" asked her dad as he put down the garden hose."This girl in my class--Raven--says there's no God," replied Della. "I told her there is, but she said, 'Prove it.' I didn't know how. We can't see God, so how could I give her proof?"Dad nodded. "You may not be able to prove it to her satisfaction, but there are things she can see that may convince her of the truth. Come with me." Della stood up and followed her dad into the house. In the dining room, he pointed at the embroidered tablecloth. "Who made this?""Grandma did," Della replied."What about this casserole in the oven?" asked Dad. "Who put it there?""Mom did," Della answered.Dad nodded and removed a drawing of a flower from the refrigerator door. "Who made this?"Della grinned. "I drew that in art class."Dad smiled. "No matter what I point to in this room, somebody made it, right?""Right," said Della.Dad took Della outside again and told her to look around. "What do you see?""I see the little birds in the trees," said Della. "And a bumble bee on a pink rose. And I see the grass and the sky and the sun shining.""And did they just appear there by themselves, or did somebody make them?""Somebody made them," replied Della. "God did!""Yes, indeed He did," said Dad. "Everything made has a maker. Even things made with human hands start with materials made by God. One way we know God exists is that our eyes see the things only God could make. The beauty and complexity of nature and our own bodies point to His existence and His love for us.""I'll have to tell Raven about that," said Della."It might not change her mind, but hopefully it will give her something to think about," said Dad. "You can also pray for her and ask God to help her see that He's real and that He loves her." Dad nudged Della with his elbow. "You can ask Him to help you be a good friend to her so she can see His love in you too."Della grinned. "Okay, Dad. I'll do that." -Suzanne Daly

Della sighed as she sat on the porch steps, staring off into space. "What's wrong, honey?" asked her dad as he put down the garden hose."This girl in my class--Raven--says there's no God," replied Della. "I told her there is, but she said, 'Prove it.' I didn't know how. We can't see God, so how could I give her proof?"Dad nodded. "You may not be able to prove it to her satisfaction, but there are things she can see that may convince her of the truth. Come with me." Della stood up and followed her dad into the house. In the dining room, he pointed at the embroidered tablecloth. "Who made this?""Grandma did," Della replied."What about this casserole in the oven?" asked Dad. "Who put it there?""Mom did," Della answered.Dad nodded and removed a drawing of a flower from the refrigerator door. "Who made this?"Della grinned. "I drew that in art class."Dad smiled. "No matter what I point to in this room, somebody made it, right?""Right," said Della.Dad took Della outside again and told her to look around. "What do you see?""I see the little birds in the trees," said Della. "And a bumble bee on a pink rose. And I see the grass and the sky and the sun shining.""And did they just appear there by themselves, or did somebody make them?""Somebody made them," replied Della. "God did!""Yes, indeed He did," said Dad. "Everything made has a maker. Even things made with human hands start with materials made by God. One way we know God exists is that our eyes see the things only God could make. The beauty and complexity of nature and our own bodies point to His existence and His love for us.""I'll have to tell Raven about that," said Della."It might not change her mind, but hopefully it will give her something to think about," said Dad. "You can also pray for her and ask God to help her see that He's real and that He loves her." Dad nudged Della with his elbow. "You can ask Him to help you be a good friend to her so she can see His love in you too."Della grinned. "Okay, Dad. I'll do that." -Suzanne Daly

Who Made What? 18f83479-76ef-4a08-8e03-84f9ecdd8164Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Total Fidelity in Marriage “Love seeks to be definitive,” the Catechism tells us in this section on marital fidelity. The faithfulness of husband and wife in the sacrament of Matrimony is a sign of God’s irrevocable covenant with humanity. This fidelity is both beautiful and challenging. Fr. Mike addresses painful situations of separation and divorce and how the whole ecclesial community should respond with truthful love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1646 through 1651. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“Love seeks to be definitive,” the Catechism tells us in this section on marital fidelity. The faithfulness of husband and wife in the sacrament of Matrimony is a sign of God’s irrevocable covenant with humanity. This fidelity is both beautiful and challenging. Fr. Mike addresses painful situations of separation and divorce and how the whole ecclesial community should respond with truthful love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1646 through 1651. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 225: Total Fidelity in Marriage60a281a3-6fc8-4257-8700-7419a8c4963aSun, 13 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/13/23 The Enemy of Focus Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time A distraction issue or a decision issue? In order to achieve any worthwhile goal, we need to focus. Yet, distractions abound in our world and in ourselves. A distraction is anything that takes our focus away from what we need to be doing. But in order to know what a distraction is, we first have to know what it is we need to be doing.Mass Readings from August 13, 2023:1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13aPsalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time A distraction issue or a decision issue? In order to achieve any worthwhile goal, we need to focus. Yet, distractions abound in our world and in ourselves. A distraction is anything that takes our focus away from what we need to be doing. But in order to know what a distraction is, we first have to know what it is we need to be doing.Mass Readings from August 13, 2023:1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13aPsalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33

full8/13/23 The Enemy of Focusd58f90cd-de5c-4031-a53a-89e52b94c4f9Sat, 12 Aug 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/13/23 The Enemy of Focus Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time A distraction issue or a decision issue? In order to achieve any worthwhile goal, we need to focus. Yet, distractions abound in our world and in ourselves. A distraction is anything that takes our focus away from what we need to be doing. But in order to know what a distraction is, we first have to know what it is we need to be doing.Mass Readings from August 13, 2023:1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13aPsalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time A distraction issue or a decision issue? In order to achieve any worthwhile goal, we need to focus. Yet, distractions abound in our world and in ourselves. A distraction is anything that takes our focus away from what we need to be doing. But in order to know what a distraction is, we first have to know what it is we need to be doing.Mass Readings from August 13, 2023:1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13aPsalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33

full8/13/23 The Enemy of Focuse381e402-b474-47ec-b44d-592d9d131c9dSat, 12 Aug 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/13/23 The Enemy of Focus Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time A distraction issue or a decision issue? In order to achieve any worthwhile goal, we need to focus. Yet, distractions abound in our world and in ourselves. A distraction is anything that takes our focus away from what we need to be doing. But in order to know what a distraction is, we first have to know what it is we need to be doing.Mass Readings from August 13, 2023:1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13aPsalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time A distraction issue or a decision issue? In order to achieve any worthwhile goal, we need to focus. Yet, distractions abound in our world and in ourselves. A distraction is anything that takes our focus away from what we need to be doing. But in order to know what a distraction is, we first have to know what it is we need to be doing.Mass Readings from August 13, 2023:1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13aPsalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33

full8/13/23 The Enemy of Focusd8eaa1c4-b37c-4851-a0ac-08f79ad26819Sat, 12 Aug 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2023)8ed0c609-aae5-4302-9168-a2c2c294fe69Sat, 12 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2023)bd35096e-cc70-42d5-937a-f1a36b44c624Sat, 12 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2023)c05829c0-e8e6-45ea-92b4-607dabdb709eSat, 12 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2023)c881a689-38c6-4e57-94b1-d2b063cf1842Sat, 12 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Grace of the Sacrament of Marriage The grace of the Sacrament of Marriage provides husbands and wives the strength to love one another with supernatural, tender, and fruitful love. Fr. Mike covers the characteristics of the marriage bond and the different roles of husbands and wives. He explains what it means to “be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.” We also learn that indissolubility, faithfulness, and openness to fertility are requirements of conjugal love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1638-1645. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The grace of the Sacrament of Marriage provides husbands and wives the strength to love one another with supernatural, tender, and fruitful love. Fr. Mike covers the characteristics of the marriage bond and the different roles of husbands and wives. He explains what it means to “be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.” We also learn that indissolubility, faithfulness, and openness to fertility are requirements of conjugal love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1638-1645. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 224: The Grace of the Sacrament of Marriagec85bbb98-9706-40f6-acac-821653c40a3dSat, 12 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOff Balance"Hey, look at that, Killian!" Nathan pointed out the car window to a big crane. "Mom, can we stop and watch?""Okay." Mom pulled over and watched with Nathan and his friend Killian as the crane lifted a golden statue to the top of the courthouse. Killian pointed to the statue. "Why is she blindfolded?""And what's in her hand?" asked Nathan."That's a statue of Lady Justice," said Mom. "She's blindfolded to show that justice shouldn't be influenced by who people are or how much money they have. She's holding a balance scale, which represents fairness. Both sides of the scale have to hold equal amounts. If a wrong is committed, the penalty has to balance the crime.""Balance the crime?" asked Nathan. "What does that mean?""The crime is on one side of the scale, and if the right penalty is on the other, they balance," Mom explained. "Say someone steals a pair of shoes from a store. To balance that, they'd have to pay for them, or give them back, and probably pay a fine for doing wrong.""Oh, I get it!" said Nathan."Is that how it works with God too?" asked Killian. "My sister says He's keeping track of all the bad things I do, and I'll have to pay someday. If I do lots of good things, will it balance out?"Mom shook her head. "People often think that's how it works, but all our good deeds can never be enough to balance the wrong things we do. The Bible says that what we do wrong is sin--and sin puts a lot of weight in the bad side of the scale.""Yeah. It's like our sins are a pile of stones," said Nathan. "And our good deeds are like feathers. We can't put enough feathers on the scale to balance the stones.""So how can we make it even?" asked Killian."We can't," said Mom. "But Jesus can. He paid the penalty for our sins by dying on the cross, and if we trust in Him, He puts His goodness on the scale for us."Nathan grinned. "His goodness does more than balance the scale. It knocks our sins right off, so it's like we never sinned at all, right, Mom?""Yep!" said Mom with a smile."Wow," said Killian. "Then that's what I want!" -Kathy Gustafson

"Hey, look at that, Killian!" Nathan pointed out the car window to a big crane. "Mom, can we stop and watch?""Okay." Mom pulled over and watched with Nathan and his friend Killian as the crane lifted a golden statue to the top of the courthouse. Killian pointed to the statue. "Why is she blindfolded?""And what's in her hand?" asked Nathan."That's a statue of Lady Justice," said Mom. "She's blindfolded to show that justice shouldn't be influenced by who people are or how much money they have. She's holding a balance scale, which represents fairness. Both sides of the scale have to hold equal amounts. If a wrong is committed, the penalty has to balance the crime.""Balance the crime?" asked Nathan. "What does that mean?""The crime is on one side of the scale, and if the right penalty is on the other, they balance," Mom explained. "Say someone steals a pair of shoes from a store. To balance that, they'd have to pay for them, or give them back, and probably pay a fine for doing wrong.""Oh, I get it!" said Nathan."Is that how it works with God too?" asked Killian. "My sister says He's keeping track of all the bad things I do, and I'll have to pay someday. If I do lots of good things, will it balance out?"Mom shook her head. "People often think that's how it works, but all our good deeds can never be enough to balance the wrong things we do. The Bible says that what we do wrong is sin--and sin puts a lot of weight in the bad side of the scale.""Yeah. It's like our sins are a pile of stones," said Nathan. "And our good deeds are like feathers. We can't put enough feathers on the scale to balance the stones.""So how can we make it even?" asked Killian."We can't," said Mom. "But Jesus can. He paid the penalty for our sins by dying on the cross, and if we trust in Him, He puts His goodness on the scale for us."Nathan grinned. "His goodness does more than balance the scale. It knocks our sins right off, so it's like we never sinned at all, right, Mom?""Yep!" said Mom with a smile."Wow," said Killian. "Then that's what I want!" -Kathy Gustafson

Off Balance1b1ca24d-89c1-4a80-94f6-d3fa0ab208b5Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOff Balance"Hey, look at that, Killian!" Nathan pointed out the car window to a big crane. "Mom, can we stop and watch?""Okay." Mom pulled over and watched with Nathan and his friend Killian as the crane lifted a golden statue to the top of the courthouse. Killian pointed to the statue. "Why is she blindfolded?""And what's in her hand?" asked Nathan."That's a statue of Lady Justice," said Mom. "She's blindfolded to show that justice shouldn't be influenced by who people are or how much money they have. She's holding a balance scale, which represents fairness. Both sides of the scale have to hold equal amounts. If a wrong is committed, the penalty has to balance the crime.""Balance the crime?" asked Nathan. "What does that mean?""The crime is on one side of the scale, and if the right penalty is on the other, they balance," Mom explained. "Say someone steals a pair of shoes from a store. To balance that, they'd have to pay for them, or give them back, and probably pay a fine for doing wrong.""Oh, I get it!" said Nathan."Is that how it works with God too?" asked Killian. "My sister says He's keeping track of all the bad things I do, and I'll have to pay someday. If I do lots of good things, will it balance out?"Mom shook her head. "People often think that's how it works, but all our good deeds can never be enough to balance the wrong things we do. The Bible says that what we do wrong is sin--and sin puts a lot of weight in the bad side of the scale.""Yeah. It's like our sins are a pile of stones," said Nathan. "And our good deeds are like feathers. We can't put enough feathers on the scale to balance the stones.""So how can we make it even?" asked Killian."We can't," said Mom. "But Jesus can. He paid the penalty for our sins by dying on the cross, and if we trust in Him, He puts His goodness on the scale for us."Nathan grinned. "His goodness does more than balance the scale. It knocks our sins right off, so it's like we never sinned at all, right, Mom?""Yep!" said Mom with a smile."Wow," said Killian. "Then that's what I want!" -Kathy Gustafson

"Hey, look at that, Killian!" Nathan pointed out the car window to a big crane. "Mom, can we stop and watch?""Okay." Mom pulled over and watched with Nathan and his friend Killian as the crane lifted a golden statue to the top of the courthouse. Killian pointed to the statue. "Why is she blindfolded?""And what's in her hand?" asked Nathan."That's a statue of Lady Justice," said Mom. "She's blindfolded to show that justice shouldn't be influenced by who people are or how much money they have. She's holding a balance scale, which represents fairness. Both sides of the scale have to hold equal amounts. If a wrong is committed, the penalty has to balance the crime.""Balance the crime?" asked Nathan. "What does that mean?""The crime is on one side of the scale, and if the right penalty is on the other, they balance," Mom explained. "Say someone steals a pair of shoes from a store. To balance that, they'd have to pay for them, or give them back, and probably pay a fine for doing wrong.""Oh, I get it!" said Nathan."Is that how it works with God too?" asked Killian. "My sister says He's keeping track of all the bad things I do, and I'll have to pay someday. If I do lots of good things, will it balance out?"Mom shook her head. "People often think that's how it works, but all our good deeds can never be enough to balance the wrong things we do. The Bible says that what we do wrong is sin--and sin puts a lot of weight in the bad side of the scale.""Yeah. It's like our sins are a pile of stones," said Nathan. "And our good deeds are like feathers. We can't put enough feathers on the scale to balance the stones.""So how can we make it even?" asked Killian."We can't," said Mom. "But Jesus can. He paid the penalty for our sins by dying on the cross, and if we trust in Him, He puts His goodness on the scale for us."Nathan grinned. "His goodness does more than balance the scale. It knocks our sins right off, so it's like we never sinned at all, right, Mom?""Yep!" said Mom with a smile."Wow," said Killian. "Then that's what I want!" -Kathy Gustafson

Off Balance47818e12-8094-49c0-aaef-c21d270604a1Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Grace of the Sacrament of Marriage The grace of the Sacrament of Marriage provides husbands and wives the strength to love one another with supernatural, tender, and fruitful love. Fr. Mike covers the characteristics of the marriage bond and the different roles of husbands and wives. He explains what it means to “be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.” We also learn that indissolubility, faithfulness, and openness to fertility are requirements of conjugal love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1638-1645. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The grace of the Sacrament of Marriage provides husbands and wives the strength to love one another with supernatural, tender, and fruitful love. Fr. Mike covers the characteristics of the marriage bond and the different roles of husbands and wives. He explains what it means to “be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.” We also learn that indissolubility, faithfulness, and openness to fertility are requirements of conjugal love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1638-1645. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 224: The Grace of the Sacrament of Marriage1a4f4693-19c1-45b6-928d-3aa30d2d57adSat, 12 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCancel Culture | Girls Gone BibleGGB GANG :) our angels. hi. this week we're talking about something really important. cancel culture. we're really passionate about the fact that our God is a God of grace, forgiveness, redemption, and transformation. "there's a way to hold people accountable without ruining their lives." "whenever you're cancelling someone, just imagine this. the worst thing you've ever done in your life, put in the spotlight for everyone to judge." we touch on how the current state of society is dangerously sensitive and how it is IMPERATIVE we are kind and loving to those who may not have the same opinions and beliefs as us. we read and discuss the incredibly moving story of Saul to Paul from the Book of Acts, chapter 9. be kind. respect one another. love one another. these aren't just cute sentiments we're putting at the bottom of the description, but a genuine plea &amp; call to action. let's make Jesus proud when He looks down at how well we treat each other. love you so much. -Ang &amp; Ari If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs.  if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

GGB GANG :) our angels. hi. this week we're talking about something really important. cancel culture. we're really passionate about the fact that our God is a God of grace, forgiveness, redemption, and transformation. "there's a way to hold people accountable without ruining their lives." "whenever you're cancelling someone, just imagine this. the worst thing you've ever done in your life, put in the spotlight for everyone to judge." we touch on how the current state of society is dangerously sensitive and how it is IMPERATIVE we are kind and loving to those who may not have the same opinions and beliefs as us. we read and discuss the incredibly moving story of Saul to Paul from the Book of Acts, chapter 9. be kind. respect one another. love one another. these aren't just cute sentiments we're putting at the bottom of the description, but a genuine plea &amp; call to action. let's make Jesus proud when He looks down at how well we treat each other. love you so much. -Ang &amp; Ari If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/girlsgonebible for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs.  if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

fullCancel Culture | Girls Gone Bible54982b36-76f9-4398-9f6b-0fa9516f3a4eFri, 11 Aug 2023 21:18:57 +00003344https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 122: The Unseen And Horrifying Knock On Effect Of Dating Apps On Our Society - Scott GallowayIn this moment, professor and author Scott Galloway discusses how technology has taken over dating and the impact of this. Traditionally, a third of couples met via work, another third through friends and a final third at school, however dating apps have completely taken over the dating market. This change to dating has had dramatic impacts specifically for young men, as the men who are in the top 10% of attractiveness attract 90% of female attention. This has led Scott to the belief that online dating has been great for the top 10% of attractive men, OK for the top 50% and a total disaster for bottom 50%. These bottom 50% of men are effectively shut out of the dating market and can have devastating impacts for society. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/Q7GUorgx9Bb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Scott: https://twitter.com/profgalloway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, professor and author Scott Galloway discusses how technology has taken over dating and the impact of this. Traditionally, a third of couples met via work, another third through friends and a final third at school, however dating apps have completely taken over the dating market. This change to dating has had dramatic impacts specifically for young men, as the men who are in the top 10% of attractiveness attract 90% of female attention. This has led Scott to the belief that online dating has been great for the top 10% of attractive men, OK for the top 50% and a total disaster for bottom 50%. These bottom 50% of men are effectively shut out of the dating market and can have devastating impacts for society. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/Q7GUorgx9Bb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Scott: https://twitter.com/profgalloway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 122: The Unseen And Horrifying Knock On Effect Of Dating Apps On Our Society - Scott Gallowaycc27be85-de16-4aa2-993c-bf12369bcb37Fri, 11 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000753https://216.73.216.191/allTags#827 - Psalms 86 – David's PrayerThis episode is part 65 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this Psalm of David, he calls out to God in distress. He has been faithful but is still in difficulty. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 65 in a study of the book of Psalms. In this Psalm of David, he calls out to God in distress. He has been faithful but is still in difficulty. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#827 - Psalms 86 – David's Prayer636f056a-a255-46c6-9e8d-76cdb3117a00Fri, 11 Aug 2023 03:19:18 +0000739https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Responding Well (2023) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 223: Responding Well (2023)73577fd2-5223-4849-9cee-5e09db0bd25dFri, 11 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Responding Well (2023) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 223: Responding Well (2023)8d44ff27-53b9-4e25-85a8-d0c0112b5e71Fri, 11 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Responding Well (2023) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 223: Responding Well (2023)ff830a56-a0aa-4b06-bcc5-6c038b5fa5faFri, 11 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Responding Well (2023) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 223: Responding Well (2023)396fc334-27f6-44c4-a687-1d364dc65e3eFri, 11 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Differences in Religion in Marriage Can a Catholic marry a baptized non-Catholic or a non-baptized person? Fr. Mike breaks down the Church’s teaching on mixed marriages and disparity of cult. The Catechism teaches us that while a difference in religion “does not constitute an insurmountable obstacle for marriage,” it can often be a source of tension in marriage and present significant challenges when raising a family. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1633-1637. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Can a Catholic marry a baptized non-Catholic or a non-baptized person? Fr. Mike breaks down the Church’s teaching on mixed marriages and disparity of cult. The Catechism teaches us that while a difference in religion “does not constitute an insurmountable obstacle for marriage,” it can often be a source of tension in marriage and present significant challenges when raising a family. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1633-1637. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 223: Differences in Religion in Marriage fd79bfb1-d643-4e78-bf79-3b8f2910a2c9Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Vegetable Garden"Are you packed and ready to go?" Macy's mom called."I'm ready!" Macy exclaimed as she came bounding down the stairs carrying her backpack. She couldn't wait to spend the weekend with Mimi and Pop on their small farm and help them plant a vegetable garden. Macy and her parents lived in a townhouse in the city, so being out in the wide-open countryside was a real treat for her.After Mom dropped her off, Mimi helped Macy get her things unpacked and then they headed out to plant the garden."Here, you hold the seeds and the hoe while I get the wheelbarrow and dirt," Mimi said.Pop had already plowed the garden area for them, so they were set to start planting. As they planted the seeds, Mimi talked about how they would need to make sure the garden was properly watered and weeded until harvest time.Macy sighed. "That sounds like a lot of work." "It is," said Mimi. "But it will be worth it when you see and taste those vegetables."Macy giggled. "My mouth is already watering!" Mom and Mimi made a plan for Macy to come over every Saturday morning during the growing season to help weed and water the garden. Macy worked hard in the garden all summer, and boy, did it pay off! They ended up with a good crop of vegetables and a couple of juicy watermelons."Was all the work worth it?" Pop asked."Definitely!" Macy said as she took another big bite of watermelon.Pop grinned. "Did you know that our lives are like a vegetable garden, Macy? Just like we had to keep the garden watered and weeded so the vegetables would be healthy and grow, we need Jesus to water us spiritually. He does that the moment we put our trust in Him, and He continues to water us with His love and grace throughout our lives.""I sure did enjoy working in the garden with you this summer," said Macy. "I'm glad Jesus is working in my life so I can grow just like our vegetables!" -Lisa Fuller

"Are you packed and ready to go?" Macy's mom called."I'm ready!" Macy exclaimed as she came bounding down the stairs carrying her backpack. She couldn't wait to spend the weekend with Mimi and Pop on their small farm and help them plant a vegetable garden. Macy and her parents lived in a townhouse in the city, so being out in the wide-open countryside was a real treat for her.After Mom dropped her off, Mimi helped Macy get her things unpacked and then they headed out to plant the garden."Here, you hold the seeds and the hoe while I get the wheelbarrow and dirt," Mimi said.Pop had already plowed the garden area for them, so they were set to start planting. As they planted the seeds, Mimi talked about how they would need to make sure the garden was properly watered and weeded until harvest time.Macy sighed. "That sounds like a lot of work." "It is," said Mimi. "But it will be worth it when you see and taste those vegetables."Macy giggled. "My mouth is already watering!" Mom and Mimi made a plan for Macy to come over every Saturday morning during the growing season to help weed and water the garden. Macy worked hard in the garden all summer, and boy, did it pay off! They ended up with a good crop of vegetables and a couple of juicy watermelons."Was all the work worth it?" Pop asked."Definitely!" Macy said as she took another big bite of watermelon.Pop grinned. "Did you know that our lives are like a vegetable garden, Macy? Just like we had to keep the garden watered and weeded so the vegetables would be healthy and grow, we need Jesus to water us spiritually. He does that the moment we put our trust in Him, and He continues to water us with His love and grace throughout our lives.""I sure did enjoy working in the garden with you this summer," said Macy. "I'm glad Jesus is working in my life so I can grow just like our vegetables!" -Lisa Fuller

The Vegetable Garden0044d9d4-e873-4068-b95a-1c7c7c392585Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Vegetable Garden"Are you packed and ready to go?" Macy's mom called."I'm ready!" Macy exclaimed as she came bounding down the stairs carrying her backpack. She couldn't wait to spend the weekend with Mimi and Pop on their small farm and help them plant a vegetable garden. Macy and her parents lived in a townhouse in the city, so being out in the wide-open countryside was a real treat for her.After Mom dropped her off, Mimi helped Macy get her things unpacked and then they headed out to plant the garden."Here, you hold the seeds and the hoe while I get the wheelbarrow and dirt," Mimi said.Pop had already plowed the garden area for them, so they were set to start planting. As they planted the seeds, Mimi talked about how they would need to make sure the garden was properly watered and weeded until harvest time.Macy sighed. "That sounds like a lot of work." "It is," said Mimi. "But it will be worth it when you see and taste those vegetables."Macy giggled. "My mouth is already watering!" Mom and Mimi made a plan for Macy to come over every Saturday morning during the growing season to help weed and water the garden. Macy worked hard in the garden all summer, and boy, did it pay off! They ended up with a good crop of vegetables and a couple of juicy watermelons."Was all the work worth it?" Pop asked."Definitely!" Macy said as she took another big bite of watermelon.Pop grinned. "Did you know that our lives are like a vegetable garden, Macy? Just like we had to keep the garden watered and weeded so the vegetables would be healthy and grow, we need Jesus to water us spiritually. He does that the moment we put our trust in Him, and He continues to water us with His love and grace throughout our lives.""I sure did enjoy working in the garden with you this summer," said Macy. "I'm glad Jesus is working in my life so I can grow just like our vegetables!" -Lisa Fuller

"Are you packed and ready to go?" Macy's mom called."I'm ready!" Macy exclaimed as she came bounding down the stairs carrying her backpack. She couldn't wait to spend the weekend with Mimi and Pop on their small farm and help them plant a vegetable garden. Macy and her parents lived in a townhouse in the city, so being out in the wide-open countryside was a real treat for her.After Mom dropped her off, Mimi helped Macy get her things unpacked and then they headed out to plant the garden."Here, you hold the seeds and the hoe while I get the wheelbarrow and dirt," Mimi said.Pop had already plowed the garden area for them, so they were set to start planting. As they planted the seeds, Mimi talked about how they would need to make sure the garden was properly watered and weeded until harvest time.Macy sighed. "That sounds like a lot of work." "It is," said Mimi. "But it will be worth it when you see and taste those vegetables."Macy giggled. "My mouth is already watering!" Mom and Mimi made a plan for Macy to come over every Saturday morning during the growing season to help weed and water the garden. Macy worked hard in the garden all summer, and boy, did it pay off! They ended up with a good crop of vegetables and a couple of juicy watermelons."Was all the work worth it?" Pop asked."Definitely!" Macy said as she took another big bite of watermelon.Pop grinned. "Did you know that our lives are like a vegetable garden, Macy? Just like we had to keep the garden watered and weeded so the vegetables would be healthy and grow, we need Jesus to water us spiritually. He does that the moment we put our trust in Him, and He continues to water us with His love and grace throughout our lives.""I sure did enjoy working in the garden with you this summer," said Macy. "I'm glad Jesus is working in my life so I can grow just like our vegetables!" -Lisa Fuller

The Vegetable Garden1be07c64-5970-46ab-afdb-98a1c465332cFri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Differences in Religion in Marriage Can a Catholic marry a baptized non-Catholic or a non-baptized person? Fr. Mike breaks down the Church’s teaching on mixed marriages and disparity of cult. The Catechism teaches us that while a difference in religion “does not constitute an insurmountable obstacle for marriage,” it can often be a source of tension in marriage and present significant challenges when raising a family. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1633-1637. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Can a Catholic marry a baptized non-Catholic or a non-baptized person? Fr. Mike breaks down the Church’s teaching on mixed marriages and disparity of cult. The Catechism teaches us that while a difference in religion “does not constitute an insurmountable obstacle for marriage,” it can often be a source of tension in marriage and present significant challenges when raising a family. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1633-1637. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 223: Differences in Religion in Marriage 9b234237-26ef-414a-8865-ef5d2486ce72Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Holy Mass Never Gets Old When you go to a concert for your favorite band, and that band has been around for a while, what songs are everybody showing up for? The new ones off of the most recent EP? Or the classics? And when that iconic song kicks off and the fans go mad... what do they want to hear? A modern reworking? Or the original—&quot;just like the album&quot;? Today, Fr. Mike makes the case for worshipping God at Mass the way that he asks to be worshipped—not the way that we think he should be worshipped. &quot;O Beauty ever ancient, ever new...&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When you go to a concert for your favorite band, and that band has been around for a while, what songs are everybody showing up for? The new ones off of the most recent EP? Or the classics? And when that iconic song kicks off and the fans go mad... what do they want to hear? A modern reworking? Or the original—&quot;just like the album&quot;? Today, Fr. Mike makes the case for worshipping God at Mass the way that he asks to be worshipped—not the way that we think he should be worshipped. &quot;O Beauty ever ancient, ever new...&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Holy Mass Never Gets Oldd3fdefa7-2b5e-49de-b54b-b929bab53d88Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Holy Mass Never Gets Old When you go to a concert for your favorite band, and that band has been around for a while, what songs are everybody showing up for? The new ones off of the most recent EP? Or the classics? And when that iconic song kicks off and the fans go mad... what do they want to hear? A modern reworking? Or the original—&quot;just like the album&quot;? Today, Fr. Mike makes the case for worshipping God at Mass the way that he asks to be worshipped—not the way that we think he should be worshipped. &quot;O Beauty ever ancient, ever new...&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When you go to a concert for your favorite band, and that band has been around for a while, what songs are everybody showing up for? The new ones off of the most recent EP? Or the classics? And when that iconic song kicks off and the fans go mad... what do they want to hear? A modern reworking? Or the original—&quot;just like the album&quot;? Today, Fr. Mike makes the case for worshipping God at Mass the way that he asks to be worshipped—not the way that we think he should be worshipped. &quot;O Beauty ever ancient, ever new...&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Holy Mass Never Gets Old5d46c6bd-998a-41da-9434-098381e757dfThu, 10 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAn Actor's Life Crisis and the Lives of the SaintsTo find oneself in a life crisis is not necessarily a bad thing. Questioning God's will for your life is a daily activity to grow in humility as well as provide further clarity and conviction for your actions. However, most people turn inwards and become bitter and frustrated by the challenge. Today's guest discusses how his life as a professional actor turned tough, and how he found a way out to better glorify God. Alex Dee, the creator of the Saints Alive audio drama shares with us his journey and how the saints have brought him a new purpose. All Episodes - https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/ St. Joseph - https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/episodes/st-joseph-part-i St. Ignatius of Loyola - https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/episodes/saint-ignatius-of-loyola St. Josemaria Escriva - https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/episodes/st-josemaria-escriva 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible sessions to help you strategically become a better man - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To find oneself in a life crisis is not necessarily a bad thing. Questioning God's will for your life is a daily activity to grow in humility as well as provide further clarity and conviction for your actions. However, most people turn inwards and become bitter and frustrated by the challenge. Today's guest discusses how his life as a professional actor turned tough, and how he found a way out to better glorify God. Alex Dee, the creator of the Saints Alive audio drama shares with us his journey and how the saints have brought him a new purpose. All Episodes - https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/ St. Joseph - https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/episodes/st-joseph-part-i St. Ignatius of Loyola - https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/episodes/saint-ignatius-of-loyola St. Josemaria Escriva - https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/episodes/st-josemaria-escriva 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible sessions to help you strategically become a better man - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAn Actor's Life Crisis and the Lives of the Saints00c8dd58-a488-481f-9ec5-0be7d3676718Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:15:00 +00003198https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCMO Of Netflix, Uber & Apple! Work Life Balance Is BAD Advice! "I Lost My Baby & My Husband!" - Bozoma Saint JohnIn this episode, Steven sits down with the former CMO of Netflix and former Chief Brand Officer of Uber, Bozoma Saint John. The first black woman to hold all of these (and many more) trailblazing roles, she is a legend of the corporate world. Born in Ghana in 1977, she moved to the U.S. at a young age. Saint John has held high-profile roles at companies like Apple, where she led global consumer marketing for iTunes and Apple Music, and Uber, where she was Chief Brand Officer. Saint John is widely recognized for her influence in the industry, her efforts to increase diversity in corporate America, and her engaging and unique public speaking style. Some topics discussed in this episode: The secrets that make Uber, Netflix and Apple so successful How to stop getting the Sunday scaries Is work-life balance a lie? How to forge your own career How to find your own identity in the workplace Personal tragedy, loss, and emotional healing How to sell anything How to ask for help Boz’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Urgent-Life-Story-Love-Survival/ Follow Boz: Twitter: https://twitter.com/badassboz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassboz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badassboz Website: https://www.bozomasaintjohn.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steven sits down with the former CMO of Netflix and former Chief Brand Officer of Uber, Bozoma Saint John. The first black woman to hold all of these (and many more) trailblazing roles, she is a legend of the corporate world. Born in Ghana in 1977, she moved to the U.S. at a young age. Saint John has held high-profile roles at companies like Apple, where she led global consumer marketing for iTunes and Apple Music, and Uber, where she was Chief Brand Officer. Saint John is widely recognized for her influence in the industry, her efforts to increase diversity in corporate America, and her engaging and unique public speaking style. Some topics discussed in this episode: The secrets that make Uber, Netflix and Apple so successful How to stop getting the Sunday scaries Is work-life balance a lie? How to forge your own career How to find your own identity in the workplace Personal tragedy, loss, and emotional healing How to sell anything How to ask for help Boz’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Urgent-Life-Story-Love-Survival/ Follow Boz: Twitter: https://twitter.com/badassboz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassboz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badassboz Website: https://www.bozomasaintjohn.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCMO Of Netflix, Uber & Apple! Work Life Balance Is BAD Advice! "I Lost My Baby & My Husband!" - Bozoma Saint John2be55df0-46ac-449e-8a65-bb80853a0f84Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +00005741https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2023) Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2023)91de37f9-faf8-4482-b4bf-05513ad32666Thu, 10 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2023) Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2023)053a50e7-2d09-4634-8b16-703eb61ceed1Thu, 10 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2023) Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2023)f0f945c6-dbc4-4642-bfe7-9c628146aec7Thu, 10 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2023) Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2023)d9090a5c-4d2d-4f8f-b208-e351654480cbThu, 10 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Matrimonial Consent Matrimonial consent is an indispensable element of the Sacrament of Marriage. Fr. Mike explains why it is essential for those entering marriage to express their consent freely and why in the Church’s eyes, “if consent is lacking, there is no marriage.” Fr. Mike also guides us through the Church’s teaching on annulment and clarifies why it can be complex. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1625-1632. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Matrimonial consent is an indispensable element of the Sacrament of Marriage. Fr. Mike explains why it is essential for those entering marriage to express their consent freely and why in the Church’s eyes, “if consent is lacking, there is no marriage.” Fr. Mike also guides us through the Church’s teaching on annulment and clarifies why it can be complex. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1625-1632. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 222: Matrimonial Consentf5901f3c-36d1-49b4-8c1d-c86003ec40b7Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOcean of LoveIt was a beautiful day for a picnic at the beach. The Patel family spread out a blanket and put up sun umbrellas in their favorite spot. Then Mira and Priya dashed for the water, but Ari looked fearfully at the waves. "The water is so scary today," he murmured."Oh, come on in," called Mira. "The waves are fun. Don't be so scared."But Ari shook his head. He sat down on the beach and began to build a sand castle. "Dad…" he began hesitantly. His voice trembled as he continued, "I feel awful inside. I don't think God loves me anymore.""God has never quit loving you for a minute in your whole life," Dad said, turning to look at him. "What makes you think He has?""Well, my Bible club verse this week says, 'Keep yourselves in the love of God.' That must mean I have to do stuff to keep God loving me, but I don't think I've done that." Ari looked at the ground. "I'm sure I haven't. I lied to you and Mom one day last week, remember?""Yes, but you confessed that to us, and we forgave you," said Dad. "When you confess your sin to God, He forgives you too. God never stops loving you." Dad waved a hand toward the ocean. "God's love is something like the ocean. Just think of how much water there is out there, but you're not enjoying any of it. Why not?""Because the waves are so big, and they scare me.""Exactly, so you're not in it," said Dad. "Your fear of the big waves keeps you from enjoying the water. And your fear that God is unhappy with you is keeping you from enjoying His love. But His love for you is there, just as it's always been.""But what about that verse?" asked Ari."The Bible doesn't say, 'Keep God loving you,'" said Dad. "It says, 'Keep yourselves in the love of God.' There's nothing you could ever do to make God stop loving you, Ari. Jesus died for you so you could live without fear, knowing your sins are forgiven. His love for you is always there. To enjoy it, remember that you are His child and that nothing can separate you from Him." -Mary Rose Pearson

It was a beautiful day for a picnic at the beach. The Patel family spread out a blanket and put up sun umbrellas in their favorite spot. Then Mira and Priya dashed for the water, but Ari looked fearfully at the waves. "The water is so scary today," he murmured."Oh, come on in," called Mira. "The waves are fun. Don't be so scared."But Ari shook his head. He sat down on the beach and began to build a sand castle. "Dad…" he began hesitantly. His voice trembled as he continued, "I feel awful inside. I don't think God loves me anymore.""God has never quit loving you for a minute in your whole life," Dad said, turning to look at him. "What makes you think He has?""Well, my Bible club verse this week says, 'Keep yourselves in the love of God.' That must mean I have to do stuff to keep God loving me, but I don't think I've done that." Ari looked at the ground. "I'm sure I haven't. I lied to you and Mom one day last week, remember?""Yes, but you confessed that to us, and we forgave you," said Dad. "When you confess your sin to God, He forgives you too. God never stops loving you." Dad waved a hand toward the ocean. "God's love is something like the ocean. Just think of how much water there is out there, but you're not enjoying any of it. Why not?""Because the waves are so big, and they scare me.""Exactly, so you're not in it," said Dad. "Your fear of the big waves keeps you from enjoying the water. And your fear that God is unhappy with you is keeping you from enjoying His love. But His love for you is there, just as it's always been.""But what about that verse?" asked Ari."The Bible doesn't say, 'Keep God loving you,'" said Dad. "It says, 'Keep yourselves in the love of God.' There's nothing you could ever do to make God stop loving you, Ari. Jesus died for you so you could live without fear, knowing your sins are forgiven. His love for you is always there. To enjoy it, remember that you are His child and that nothing can separate you from Him." -Mary Rose Pearson

Ocean of Loveb6b893a1-94d7-4a99-ae4e-b346817d7c0aThu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOcean of LoveIt was a beautiful day for a picnic at the beach. The Patel family spread out a blanket and put up sun umbrellas in their favorite spot. Then Mira and Priya dashed for the water, but Ari looked fearfully at the waves. "The water is so scary today," he murmured."Oh, come on in," called Mira. "The waves are fun. Don't be so scared."But Ari shook his head. He sat down on the beach and began to build a sand castle. "Dad…" he began hesitantly. His voice trembled as he continued, "I feel awful inside. I don't think God loves me anymore.""God has never quit loving you for a minute in your whole life," Dad said, turning to look at him. "What makes you think He has?""Well, my Bible club verse this week says, 'Keep yourselves in the love of God.' That must mean I have to do stuff to keep God loving me, but I don't think I've done that." Ari looked at the ground. "I'm sure I haven't. I lied to you and Mom one day last week, remember?""Yes, but you confessed that to us, and we forgave you," said Dad. "When you confess your sin to God, He forgives you too. God never stops loving you." Dad waved a hand toward the ocean. "God's love is something like the ocean. Just think of how much water there is out there, but you're not enjoying any of it. Why not?""Because the waves are so big, and they scare me.""Exactly, so you're not in it," said Dad. "Your fear of the big waves keeps you from enjoying the water. And your fear that God is unhappy with you is keeping you from enjoying His love. But His love for you is there, just as it's always been.""But what about that verse?" asked Ari."The Bible doesn't say, 'Keep God loving you,'" said Dad. "It says, 'Keep yourselves in the love of God.' There's nothing you could ever do to make God stop loving you, Ari. Jesus died for you so you could live without fear, knowing your sins are forgiven. His love for you is always there. To enjoy it, remember that you are His child and that nothing can separate you from Him." -Mary Rose Pearson

It was a beautiful day for a picnic at the beach. The Patel family spread out a blanket and put up sun umbrellas in their favorite spot. Then Mira and Priya dashed for the water, but Ari looked fearfully at the waves. "The water is so scary today," he murmured."Oh, come on in," called Mira. "The waves are fun. Don't be so scared."But Ari shook his head. He sat down on the beach and began to build a sand castle. "Dad…" he began hesitantly. His voice trembled as he continued, "I feel awful inside. I don't think God loves me anymore.""God has never quit loving you for a minute in your whole life," Dad said, turning to look at him. "What makes you think He has?""Well, my Bible club verse this week says, 'Keep yourselves in the love of God.' That must mean I have to do stuff to keep God loving me, but I don't think I've done that." Ari looked at the ground. "I'm sure I haven't. I lied to you and Mom one day last week, remember?""Yes, but you confessed that to us, and we forgave you," said Dad. "When you confess your sin to God, He forgives you too. God never stops loving you." Dad waved a hand toward the ocean. "God's love is something like the ocean. Just think of how much water there is out there, but you're not enjoying any of it. Why not?""Because the waves are so big, and they scare me.""Exactly, so you're not in it," said Dad. "Your fear of the big waves keeps you from enjoying the water. And your fear that God is unhappy with you is keeping you from enjoying His love. But His love for you is there, just as it's always been.""But what about that verse?" asked Ari."The Bible doesn't say, 'Keep God loving you,'" said Dad. "It says, 'Keep yourselves in the love of God.' There's nothing you could ever do to make God stop loving you, Ari. Jesus died for you so you could live without fear, knowing your sins are forgiven. His love for you is always there. To enjoy it, remember that you are His child and that nothing can separate you from Him." -Mary Rose Pearson

Ocean of Love9e1963b5-92af-4a4c-82db-9ae6010c7808Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Matrimonial Consent Matrimonial consent is an indispensable element of the Sacrament of Marriage. Fr. Mike explains why it is essential for those entering marriage to express their consent freely and why in the Church’s eyes, “if consent is lacking, there is no marriage.” Fr. Mike also guides us through the Church’s teaching on annulment and clarifies why it can be complex. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1625-1632. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Matrimonial consent is an indispensable element of the Sacrament of Marriage. Fr. Mike explains why it is essential for those entering marriage to express their consent freely and why in the Church’s eyes, “if consent is lacking, there is no marriage.” Fr. Mike also guides us through the Church’s teaching on annulment and clarifies why it can be complex. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1625-1632. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 222: Matrimonial Consent5e98489a-d2fa-44c7-9bc7-f8e3a3fb9df0Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#498 What Christians Get Wrong About the Resurrection of the Body - Joe HeschmeyerWhat does it mean that Jesus &#8220;rose from the dead?&#8221; Did his body literally come back to life? What kind of life? Joe Heschmeyer discusses common errors about the Resurrection, and the beautiful truths we often miss. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, joined in studio this time by Joe Heschmeyer. We usually connect with him via the internet. Joe, welcome. Joe Heschmeyer: Hi. It&#8217;s good to be here in person. Cy Kellett: I&#8217;m awfully glad to have yo…

What does it mean that Jesus &#8220;rose from the dead?&#8221; Did his body literally come back to life? What kind of life? Joe Heschmeyer discusses common errors about the Resurrection, and the beautiful truths we often miss. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, joined in studio this time by Joe Heschmeyer. We usually connect with him via the internet. Joe, welcome. Joe Heschmeyer: Hi. It&#8217;s good to be here in person. Cy Kellett: I&#8217;m awfully glad to have yo…

#498 What Christians Get Wrong About the Resurrection of the Body - Joe Heschmeyer43c548aa-f75f-44fd-a9d6-95472aff819aWed, 09 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#294: Right is Still Right Even if No One Else is Doing it; Elijah part 3 1 Kings 18: 1-16 If you have missed any Elijah episodes, please go back &amp; listen because these build upon them selves. Today we meet faithful Obadiah who hid the Lord&#39;s prophets in caves to protect them from Jezebel. We connect Obadiah&#39;s actions to what St Augustine said,  “ Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is still  wrong even if everyone else is doing it.” Many of you are about to start a brand new school year. As you start, I want you to remember the story of Obadiah and Elijah. Some days at school you may feel like your family is the only one who thinks and acts the way God wants us to, it’s still right even if it seems like you’re the only one AND remember this, the enemy would love for you to believe the lie that you’re the only ones left doing what is right, loving and obeying God. That is not true though. In today&#39;s story and all throughout the Bible you can hear over and over again that there is always a remaining group of people who love and follow Jesus. You aren’t alone.  To enjoy the Bonus content that goes with our episodes or connect with us go here https://www.kbspodcast.com/ THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 18: 1-16 If you have missed any Elijah episodes, please go back &amp; listen because these build upon them selves. Today we meet faithful Obadiah who hid the Lord&#39;s prophets in caves to protect them from Jezebel. We connect Obadiah&#39;s actions to what St Augustine said,  “ Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is still  wrong even if everyone else is doing it.” Many of you are about to start a brand new school year. As you start, I want you to remember the story of Obadiah and Elijah. Some days at school you may feel like your family is the only one who thinks and acts the way God wants us to, it’s still right even if it seems like you’re the only one AND remember this, the enemy would love for you to believe the lie that you’re the only ones left doing what is right, loving and obeying God. That is not true though. In today&#39;s story and all throughout the Bible you can hear over and over again that there is always a remaining group of people who love and follow Jesus. You aren’t alone.  To enjoy the Bonus content that goes with our episodes or connect with us go here https://www.kbspodcast.com/ THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#294: Right is Still Right Even if No One Else is Doing it; Elijah part 3c039af8b-91d2-4e18-afc7-b93882198c28Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:35:00 +0000749https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2023) Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2023)3406629f-583e-408c-8327-f6416be463afWed, 09 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2023) Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2023)0617fc9a-2da5-4fc0-b77d-f359bf8d737bWed, 09 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2023) Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2023)854c734f-f4c0-4168-94f2-0acab7135666Wed, 09 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2023) Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2023)bd6a7760-fbf6-471a-ac36-a1f5d1b66d45Wed, 09 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: The Celebration of Marriage What does a Catholic wedding look like? Today, we dive into the liturgical celebration of marriage and learn that the celebration must be valid, worthy, and fruitful. Additionally, we briefly cover virginity for the sake of the Kingdom and how this particular call highlights the beauty and goodness of marriage. Fr. Mike emphasizes that those who are called to a life of celibacy can truly live joyful and fulfilling lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1618-1624. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does a Catholic wedding look like? Today, we dive into the liturgical celebration of marriage and learn that the celebration must be valid, worthy, and fruitful. Additionally, we briefly cover virginity for the sake of the Kingdom and how this particular call highlights the beauty and goodness of marriage. Fr. Mike emphasizes that those who are called to a life of celibacy can truly live joyful and fulfilling lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1618-1624. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 221: The Celebration of Marriage939564d3-2fc0-4cbf-8d56-47da68bfc6d0Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Chicken and the Eagle "Are you enjoying your book?" asked Mom as Bailey curled up on the couch with a book of folktales."Yeah," said Bailey. "I just finished a story about a baby eagle who thought he was a little chick.""Why did he think that?" asked her little brother, Luke."Well, when he was still inside an egg, the egg was stolen and taken to the henhouse," Bailey explained. "The hen didn't know it wasn't one of hers, and she sat on it with the rest of her eggs. After the egg hatched, she brought him up like one of her chicks.""Someone should've told him he was an eagle," said Luke."Someone did tell him!" said Bailey. "The wise old owl who lived near the farm told him he was an eaglet--and that he could fly high in the sky like the great eagle--but he didn't believe it. He just kept on living like a chicken almost until the day he died.""That was dumb of him!" said Luke. "He could have soared the skies, and all he did was scratch the dirt!""We do that too sometimes," remarked Mom."We scratch in the dirt?" asked Bailey. "I don't do that.""Me neither." Luke shook his head."Not literally," said Mom. "But like that eagle, we often fail to realize our full potential. The Bible says we were all once slaves to sin. Then Jesus came to save us and set us free from the power of sin.""And that means we don't have to keep on sinning?" asked Bailey.Mom nodded. "Because we trust in Jesus, God has given us the power to say no to sin. But like that little eagle who lived the life of a chicken, we often choose to live as though we can't help but do wrong things. That's more foolish than he was, don't you think?" Bailey and Luke nodded. "We've been set free and don't need to be ruled by sin any longer," said Mom. "When we realize that something we're doing is wrong, we can stop immediately and confess our sin to Jesus, who always forgives us. We don't have to stay stuck in sinful habits--Jesus has freed us from sin so we can soar with Him!" -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Are you enjoying your book?" asked Mom as Bailey curled up on the couch with a book of folktales."Yeah," said Bailey. "I just finished a story about a baby eagle who thought he was a little chick.""Why did he think that?" asked her little brother, Luke."Well, when he was still inside an egg, the egg was stolen and taken to the henhouse," Bailey explained. "The hen didn't know it wasn't one of hers, and she sat on it with the rest of her eggs. After the egg hatched, she brought him up like one of her chicks.""Someone should've told him he was an eagle," said Luke."Someone did tell him!" said Bailey. "The wise old owl who lived near the farm told him he was an eaglet--and that he could fly high in the sky like the great eagle--but he didn't believe it. He just kept on living like a chicken almost until the day he died.""That was dumb of him!" said Luke. "He could have soared the skies, and all he did was scratch the dirt!""We do that too sometimes," remarked Mom."We scratch in the dirt?" asked Bailey. "I don't do that.""Me neither." Luke shook his head."Not literally," said Mom. "But like that eagle, we often fail to realize our full potential. The Bible says we were all once slaves to sin. Then Jesus came to save us and set us free from the power of sin.""And that means we don't have to keep on sinning?" asked Bailey.Mom nodded. "Because we trust in Jesus, God has given us the power to say no to sin. But like that little eagle who lived the life of a chicken, we often choose to live as though we can't help but do wrong things. That's more foolish than he was, don't you think?" Bailey and Luke nodded. "We've been set free and don't need to be ruled by sin any longer," said Mom. "When we realize that something we're doing is wrong, we can stop immediately and confess our sin to Jesus, who always forgives us. We don't have to stay stuck in sinful habits--Jesus has freed us from sin so we can soar with Him!" -Tanya Ferdinandusz

The Chicken and the Eagle 3636269d-c5a4-4c5d-a3ca-51dbeb2471d4Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Chicken and the Eagle "Are you enjoying your book?" asked Mom as Bailey curled up on the couch with a book of folktales."Yeah," said Bailey. "I just finished a story about a baby eagle who thought he was a little chick.""Why did he think that?" asked her little brother, Luke."Well, when he was still inside an egg, the egg was stolen and taken to the henhouse," Bailey explained. "The hen didn't know it wasn't one of hers, and she sat on it with the rest of her eggs. After the egg hatched, she brought him up like one of her chicks.""Someone should've told him he was an eagle," said Luke."Someone did tell him!" said Bailey. "The wise old owl who lived near the farm told him he was an eaglet--and that he could fly high in the sky like the great eagle--but he didn't believe it. He just kept on living like a chicken almost until the day he died.""That was dumb of him!" said Luke. "He could have soared the skies, and all he did was scratch the dirt!""We do that too sometimes," remarked Mom."We scratch in the dirt?" asked Bailey. "I don't do that.""Me neither." Luke shook his head."Not literally," said Mom. "But like that eagle, we often fail to realize our full potential. The Bible says we were all once slaves to sin. Then Jesus came to save us and set us free from the power of sin.""And that means we don't have to keep on sinning?" asked Bailey.Mom nodded. "Because we trust in Jesus, God has given us the power to say no to sin. But like that little eagle who lived the life of a chicken, we often choose to live as though we can't help but do wrong things. That's more foolish than he was, don't you think?" Bailey and Luke nodded. "We've been set free and don't need to be ruled by sin any longer," said Mom. "When we realize that something we're doing is wrong, we can stop immediately and confess our sin to Jesus, who always forgives us. We don't have to stay stuck in sinful habits--Jesus has freed us from sin so we can soar with Him!" -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Are you enjoying your book?" asked Mom as Bailey curled up on the couch with a book of folktales."Yeah," said Bailey. "I just finished a story about a baby eagle who thought he was a little chick.""Why did he think that?" asked her little brother, Luke."Well, when he was still inside an egg, the egg was stolen and taken to the henhouse," Bailey explained. "The hen didn't know it wasn't one of hers, and she sat on it with the rest of her eggs. After the egg hatched, she brought him up like one of her chicks.""Someone should've told him he was an eagle," said Luke."Someone did tell him!" said Bailey. "The wise old owl who lived near the farm told him he was an eaglet--and that he could fly high in the sky like the great eagle--but he didn't believe it. He just kept on living like a chicken almost until the day he died.""That was dumb of him!" said Luke. "He could have soared the skies, and all he did was scratch the dirt!""We do that too sometimes," remarked Mom."We scratch in the dirt?" asked Bailey. "I don't do that.""Me neither." Luke shook his head."Not literally," said Mom. "But like that eagle, we often fail to realize our full potential. The Bible says we were all once slaves to sin. Then Jesus came to save us and set us free from the power of sin.""And that means we don't have to keep on sinning?" asked Bailey.Mom nodded. "Because we trust in Jesus, God has given us the power to say no to sin. But like that little eagle who lived the life of a chicken, we often choose to live as though we can't help but do wrong things. That's more foolish than he was, don't you think?" Bailey and Luke nodded. "We've been set free and don't need to be ruled by sin any longer," said Mom. "When we realize that something we're doing is wrong, we can stop immediately and confess our sin to Jesus, who always forgives us. We don't have to stay stuck in sinful habits--Jesus has freed us from sin so we can soar with Him!" -Tanya Ferdinandusz

The Chicken and the Eagle 4434afc9-2f0e-4bf1-88dc-9c8838b3bc76Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: The Celebration of Marriage What does a Catholic wedding look like? Today, we dive into the liturgical celebration of marriage and learn that the celebration must be valid, worthy, and fruitful. Additionally, we briefly cover virginity for the sake of the Kingdom and how this particular call highlights the beauty and goodness of marriage. Fr. Mike emphasizes that those who are called to a life of celibacy can truly live joyful and fulfilling lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1618-1624. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does a Catholic wedding look like? Today, we dive into the liturgical celebration of marriage and learn that the celebration must be valid, worthy, and fruitful. Additionally, we briefly cover virginity for the sake of the Kingdom and how this particular call highlights the beauty and goodness of marriage. Fr. Mike emphasizes that those who are called to a life of celibacy can truly live joyful and fulfilling lives. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1618-1624. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 221: The Celebration of Marriagea40f4eed-b6cb-4c62-8eff-613f02bafd18Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2023) Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2023)34b69089-4ccc-44fc-bb6e-d14204e87b4bTue, 08 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2023) Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2023)33d96cbb-40aa-4de8-a2fb-266d5d9cf3c9Tue, 08 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2023) Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2023)7b78961b-a0f3-43d8-9f55-da39375a6346Tue, 08 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2023) Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2023)5485e4b2-6ee9-4f0a-bbd9-4f3ccf76e221Tue, 08 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Marriage in the New Covenant How is the meaning of marriage different in the New Covenant? The Catechism teaches us today that Christ elevates the gift of marriage to a sacrament and restores the original order of this powerful union between man and woman. Fr. Mike explains why marriage looked different in the Old Covenant and how God was preparing his chosen people throughout time to accept Christ’s law of marriage. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1609-1617. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How is the meaning of marriage different in the New Covenant? The Catechism teaches us today that Christ elevates the gift of marriage to a sacrament and restores the original order of this powerful union between man and woman. Fr. Mike explains why marriage looked different in the Old Covenant and how God was preparing his chosen people throughout time to accept Christ’s law of marriage. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1609-1617. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 220: Marriage in the New Covenant3fbdfc04-828d-4691-9614-a2e9f017cfb3Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWatered-Down Christians"Mom, what's wrong with these ice cubes?" asked Nora. "They're all brown!"Mom glanced at the dark cubes and grinned. "I used iced tea to make those," she explained. "I made them for Grandpa. You know how he loves good, strong iced tea on hot summer days."Nora smiled at her grandfather, who sat at the kitchen table. She knew he disliked his tea watery and weak, the way it got when too many ice cubes melted in it. She popped several of the brown cubes into a tall glass and poured fresh iced tea over them. "Here you go, Grandpa. Good, strong tea, unspoiled by ordinary ice cubes.""Thanks, Nora," said Grandpa, taking the tea. "Just the way I like it." He took a big gulp and let out a sigh. "Now, what can these ice cubes teach us about living the Christian life?"Mom and Nora exchanged knowing glances. Grandpa seemed to be able to find a spiritual lesson in almost anything. "Well," said Nora, "I guess ice cubes made out of tea keep your iced tea tasting strong, and we want to stay strong as Christians, right?""Right," said Grandpa. "When you use regular ice cubes, they melt and the tea becomes diluted--weak and tasteless. We don't want to be diluted Christians, do we?" He took another sip of tea. "What kinds of things might water us down if we're not careful?""Hmm," said Nora. "Maybe going along with what everyone else is doing just to fit in?"Grandpa nodded. "When we allow the opinions of others to determine what we think and do instead of God, it makes us weak and ineffective. The Bible tells us to separate ourselves from the world. That means we should think and act differently from those around us who don't know Jesus. Instead of looking for worth and contentment in the things of this world, we need to look to Jesus, who loves us so much He died on the cross to save us."Grandpa finished his tea and then shook the glass, making the brown ice cubes at the bottom rattle. "You can't follow both Jesus and the world--one will eventually water down the other. We need to remember that we belong to Jesus and trust Him to help us stay strong as we follow Him." -Lois A. Teufel

"Mom, what's wrong with these ice cubes?" asked Nora. "They're all brown!"Mom glanced at the dark cubes and grinned. "I used iced tea to make those," she explained. "I made them for Grandpa. You know how he loves good, strong iced tea on hot summer days."Nora smiled at her grandfather, who sat at the kitchen table. She knew he disliked his tea watery and weak, the way it got when too many ice cubes melted in it. She popped several of the brown cubes into a tall glass and poured fresh iced tea over them. "Here you go, Grandpa. Good, strong tea, unspoiled by ordinary ice cubes.""Thanks, Nora," said Grandpa, taking the tea. "Just the way I like it." He took a big gulp and let out a sigh. "Now, what can these ice cubes teach us about living the Christian life?"Mom and Nora exchanged knowing glances. Grandpa seemed to be able to find a spiritual lesson in almost anything. "Well," said Nora, "I guess ice cubes made out of tea keep your iced tea tasting strong, and we want to stay strong as Christians, right?""Right," said Grandpa. "When you use regular ice cubes, they melt and the tea becomes diluted--weak and tasteless. We don't want to be diluted Christians, do we?" He took another sip of tea. "What kinds of things might water us down if we're not careful?""Hmm," said Nora. "Maybe going along with what everyone else is doing just to fit in?"Grandpa nodded. "When we allow the opinions of others to determine what we think and do instead of God, it makes us weak and ineffective. The Bible tells us to separate ourselves from the world. That means we should think and act differently from those around us who don't know Jesus. Instead of looking for worth and contentment in the things of this world, we need to look to Jesus, who loves us so much He died on the cross to save us."Grandpa finished his tea and then shook the glass, making the brown ice cubes at the bottom rattle. "You can't follow both Jesus and the world--one will eventually water down the other. We need to remember that we belong to Jesus and trust Him to help us stay strong as we follow Him." -Lois A. Teufel

Watered-Down Christians19c7774d-2e15-4f05-a8ad-0e19341d7564Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWatered-Down Christians"Mom, what's wrong with these ice cubes?" asked Nora. "They're all brown!"Mom glanced at the dark cubes and grinned. "I used iced tea to make those," she explained. "I made them for Grandpa. You know how he loves good, strong iced tea on hot summer days."Nora smiled at her grandfather, who sat at the kitchen table. She knew he disliked his tea watery and weak, the way it got when too many ice cubes melted in it. She popped several of the brown cubes into a tall glass and poured fresh iced tea over them. "Here you go, Grandpa. Good, strong tea, unspoiled by ordinary ice cubes.""Thanks, Nora," said Grandpa, taking the tea. "Just the way I like it." He took a big gulp and let out a sigh. "Now, what can these ice cubes teach us about living the Christian life?"Mom and Nora exchanged knowing glances. Grandpa seemed to be able to find a spiritual lesson in almost anything. "Well," said Nora, "I guess ice cubes made out of tea keep your iced tea tasting strong, and we want to stay strong as Christians, right?""Right," said Grandpa. "When you use regular ice cubes, they melt and the tea becomes diluted--weak and tasteless. We don't want to be diluted Christians, do we?" He took another sip of tea. "What kinds of things might water us down if we're not careful?""Hmm," said Nora. "Maybe going along with what everyone else is doing just to fit in?"Grandpa nodded. "When we allow the opinions of others to determine what we think and do instead of God, it makes us weak and ineffective. The Bible tells us to separate ourselves from the world. That means we should think and act differently from those around us who don't know Jesus. Instead of looking for worth and contentment in the things of this world, we need to look to Jesus, who loves us so much He died on the cross to save us."Grandpa finished his tea and then shook the glass, making the brown ice cubes at the bottom rattle. "You can't follow both Jesus and the world--one will eventually water down the other. We need to remember that we belong to Jesus and trust Him to help us stay strong as we follow Him." -Lois A. Teufel

"Mom, what's wrong with these ice cubes?" asked Nora. "They're all brown!"Mom glanced at the dark cubes and grinned. "I used iced tea to make those," she explained. "I made them for Grandpa. You know how he loves good, strong iced tea on hot summer days."Nora smiled at her grandfather, who sat at the kitchen table. She knew he disliked his tea watery and weak, the way it got when too many ice cubes melted in it. She popped several of the brown cubes into a tall glass and poured fresh iced tea over them. "Here you go, Grandpa. Good, strong tea, unspoiled by ordinary ice cubes.""Thanks, Nora," said Grandpa, taking the tea. "Just the way I like it." He took a big gulp and let out a sigh. "Now, what can these ice cubes teach us about living the Christian life?"Mom and Nora exchanged knowing glances. Grandpa seemed to be able to find a spiritual lesson in almost anything. "Well," said Nora, "I guess ice cubes made out of tea keep your iced tea tasting strong, and we want to stay strong as Christians, right?""Right," said Grandpa. "When you use regular ice cubes, they melt and the tea becomes diluted--weak and tasteless. We don't want to be diluted Christians, do we?" He took another sip of tea. "What kinds of things might water us down if we're not careful?""Hmm," said Nora. "Maybe going along with what everyone else is doing just to fit in?"Grandpa nodded. "When we allow the opinions of others to determine what we think and do instead of God, it makes us weak and ineffective. The Bible tells us to separate ourselves from the world. That means we should think and act differently from those around us who don't know Jesus. Instead of looking for worth and contentment in the things of this world, we need to look to Jesus, who loves us so much He died on the cross to save us."Grandpa finished his tea and then shook the glass, making the brown ice cubes at the bottom rattle. "You can't follow both Jesus and the world--one will eventually water down the other. We need to remember that we belong to Jesus and trust Him to help us stay strong as we follow Him." -Lois A. Teufel

Watered-Down Christianse1b8be7c-60c3-403b-b960-8debc7c39c0dTue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Marriage in the New Covenant How is the meaning of marriage different in the New Covenant? The Catechism teaches us today that Christ elevates the gift of marriage to a sacrament and restores the original order of this powerful union between man and woman. Fr. Mike explains why marriage looked different in the Old Covenant and how God was preparing his chosen people throughout time to accept Christ’s law of marriage. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1609-1617. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

How is the meaning of marriage different in the New Covenant? The Catechism teaches us today that Christ elevates the gift of marriage to a sacrament and restores the original order of this powerful union between man and woman. Fr. Mike explains why marriage looked different in the Old Covenant and how God was preparing his chosen people throughout time to accept Christ’s law of marriage. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1609-1617. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 220: Marriage in the New Covenant387d8bf9-e08b-4a0e-a244-2192477359b1Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPhysical Fitness with Roman FischerIt's hard to stay in shape. This is obviously true because we all see the statistics of how out of shape our country is. I know that I struggle to limit how much I eat - God is just so good and has provided so much wonderful food! But what if it was easier to get and stay in shape? Join me in this episode as my guest Roman Fischer explains how he got strong and fit, as well as how he helps his guest. As with so much else, the first step is always in our mind. Our thoughts and mindset are critical; nothing works without them! You can find out more about Roman at https://romanfischerofficial.com/

It's hard to stay in shape. This is obviously true because we all see the statistics of how out of shape our country is. I know that I struggle to limit how much I eat - God is just so good and has provided so much wonderful food! But what if it was easier to get and stay in shape? Join me in this episode as my guest Roman Fischer explains how he got strong and fit, as well as how he helps his guest. As with so much else, the first step is always in our mind. Our thoughts and mindset are critical; nothing works without them! You can find out more about Roman at https://romanfischerofficial.com/

fullPhysical Fitness with Roman Fischer28665ccd-36fc-4dd4-95ab-cf49ea7d4b8fMon, 07 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWARNING By Sam Harris: ChatGPT Could Be The Start Of The End. AI "Could Destroy Us, The Internet And Democracy"In this new episode Steven sits down with philosopher, neuroscientist, podcast host and author Sam Harris. In 2004, Sam published his first book, ‘The End of Faith’, this stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for 33 weeks and won the PEN/Martha Albrand Award for First Nonfiction. He has gone on to author 5 New York Times bestselling books published in over 20 languages. In 2009, Sam obtained his Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles. In 2013, he began the ‘Waking Up’ podcast which covers subjects from meditation to AI. Sam is also the co-founder and CEO of Project Reason, a nonprofit foundation devoted to spreading scientific knowledge and secular values in society. In this conversation Sam and Steven discuss topics, such as: How to change peoples beliefs Why he is not optimistic about AI How to live an examined life Why you become what you pay attention to The reason the mind is all you really have moment by moment Why AI is not aligned with human wellbeing How it is too late to turn back the progression of AI The danger of misinformation Why we’re going to have to abandon the internet You can access the ‘Waking Up’ meditation app here: https://bit.ly/3Qp51D7 Follow Sam: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3DHwOHy YouTube: https://bit.ly/3DE8RAy Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with philosopher, neuroscientist, podcast host and author Sam Harris. In 2004, Sam published his first book, ‘The End of Faith’, this stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for 33 weeks and won the PEN/Martha Albrand Award for First Nonfiction. He has gone on to author 5 New York Times bestselling books published in over 20 languages. In 2009, Sam obtained his Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles. In 2013, he began the ‘Waking Up’ podcast which covers subjects from meditation to AI. Sam is also the co-founder and CEO of Project Reason, a nonprofit foundation devoted to spreading scientific knowledge and secular values in society. In this conversation Sam and Steven discuss topics, such as: How to change peoples beliefs Why he is not optimistic about AI How to live an examined life Why you become what you pay attention to The reason the mind is all you really have moment by moment Why AI is not aligned with human wellbeing How it is too late to turn back the progression of AI The danger of misinformation Why we’re going to have to abandon the internet You can access the ‘Waking Up’ meditation app here: https://bit.ly/3Qp51D7 Follow Sam: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3DHwOHy YouTube: https://bit.ly/3DE8RAy Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWARNING By Sam Harris: ChatGPT Could Be The Start Of The End. AI "Could Destroy Us, The Internet And Democracy"cd8c9070-9391-4940-b9f7-8f314e23edf8Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +00006690https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Separation from God (2023) Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 219: Separation from God (2023)ad7b438e-081c-4629-b07b-cd0af05210b5Mon, 07 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Separation from God (2023) Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 219: Separation from God (2023)b9ce664b-12d3-4734-ae78-fa63f7e16635Mon, 07 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Separation from God (2023) Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 219: Separation from God (2023)69bf485a-f906-4551-a8a1-80e5602577ffMon, 07 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Separation from God (2023) Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 219: Separation from God (2023)a30e2f82-2929-4099-9c20-417fdc046162Mon, 07 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Marriage in God’s Plan Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section on the sacrament of holy Matrimony. We unpack two elements of the sacrament, namely marriage in the order of creation and marriage under the regime of sin. Fr. Mike emphasizes that marriage is a partnership between man and woman that is oriented towards the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1601-1608. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section on the sacrament of holy Matrimony. We unpack two elements of the sacrament, namely marriage in the order of creation and marriage under the regime of sin. Fr. Mike emphasizes that marriage is a partnership between man and woman that is oriented towards the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1601-1608. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 219: Marriage in God’s Plan8db7481c-aa50-4ef3-9607-2c923f4c8fe2Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBean Pie"What are you doing?" asked Jonie, astonished to see her grandmother spilling beans into a pie crust."I'm using uncooked beans as weights so my crust will bake evenly," answered Grandma. She slid it into the oven and set the timer.Jonie laughed. "I thought you were making bean pie!"Grandma smiled. "No, beans add pressure so no air gets inside to puff up the pastry. My crust will bake beautifully once the real filling replaces the beans." She pointed at a bowl of green apples. "There's our filling. Would you like to peel those?""Sure. Apple pie sounds way better than bean pie!" Jonie got to work with the peeler. "I love your baking, Grandma. It never affects my allergies."Cutting the fruit, Grandma said, "It must be hard keeping track of what's in your food."Jonie raised her hand. Counting on her fingers, she listed, "Nuts, eggs, tomatoes, and seafood." She returned to her task. "It's not fair. Some people only have one allergy or none at all."The timer beeped. Using oven mitts, Grandma removed the crust. She dumped the beans into a bowl. Setting the crust aside, she returned to slicing the apples. "We all have difficult situations--burdens--that weigh us down. Jesus knows our burdens. When He came to earth, He experienced hard things too. We can trust Him to give us the strength we need to face them, even if we don't understand why." She added sugar and cinnamon to the fruit. "Whether our burdens are big or small, Jesus is with us, and we can rely on Him for help. He willingly took on the biggest burden of all--our sin--so we could be free from all our troubles one day when He comes again." She stirred salt and lemon juice into the mixture. "Sometimes it may seem unfair to have difficulties, but they can make us stronger and prepare us to become who God intended us to be."As Grandma transferred the apple filling to the crust, Jonie exclaimed, "It's like those beans! Your pastry needed them to get ready for the apples, otherwise it wouldn't become a delicious apple pie."Grandma's smile widened. "Right. The beans helped the crust take shape for something better--the apples.""Don't forget the ice cream!" added Jonie. -Elena Dee

"What are you doing?" asked Jonie, astonished to see her grandmother spilling beans into a pie crust."I'm using uncooked beans as weights so my crust will bake evenly," answered Grandma. She slid it into the oven and set the timer.Jonie laughed. "I thought you were making bean pie!"Grandma smiled. "No, beans add pressure so no air gets inside to puff up the pastry. My crust will bake beautifully once the real filling replaces the beans." She pointed at a bowl of green apples. "There's our filling. Would you like to peel those?""Sure. Apple pie sounds way better than bean pie!" Jonie got to work with the peeler. "I love your baking, Grandma. It never affects my allergies."Cutting the fruit, Grandma said, "It must be hard keeping track of what's in your food."Jonie raised her hand. Counting on her fingers, she listed, "Nuts, eggs, tomatoes, and seafood." She returned to her task. "It's not fair. Some people only have one allergy or none at all."The timer beeped. Using oven mitts, Grandma removed the crust. She dumped the beans into a bowl. Setting the crust aside, she returned to slicing the apples. "We all have difficult situations--burdens--that weigh us down. Jesus knows our burdens. When He came to earth, He experienced hard things too. We can trust Him to give us the strength we need to face them, even if we don't understand why." She added sugar and cinnamon to the fruit. "Whether our burdens are big or small, Jesus is with us, and we can rely on Him for help. He willingly took on the biggest burden of all--our sin--so we could be free from all our troubles one day when He comes again." She stirred salt and lemon juice into the mixture. "Sometimes it may seem unfair to have difficulties, but they can make us stronger and prepare us to become who God intended us to be."As Grandma transferred the apple filling to the crust, Jonie exclaimed, "It's like those beans! Your pastry needed them to get ready for the apples, otherwise it wouldn't become a delicious apple pie."Grandma's smile widened. "Right. The beans helped the crust take shape for something better--the apples.""Don't forget the ice cream!" added Jonie. -Elena Dee

Bean Pie662e0f56-7564-44a1-9ca4-086aebfad26fMon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBean Pie"What are you doing?" asked Jonie, astonished to see her grandmother spilling beans into a pie crust."I'm using uncooked beans as weights so my crust will bake evenly," answered Grandma. She slid it into the oven and set the timer.Jonie laughed. "I thought you were making bean pie!"Grandma smiled. "No, beans add pressure so no air gets inside to puff up the pastry. My crust will bake beautifully once the real filling replaces the beans." She pointed at a bowl of green apples. "There's our filling. Would you like to peel those?""Sure. Apple pie sounds way better than bean pie!" Jonie got to work with the peeler. "I love your baking, Grandma. It never affects my allergies."Cutting the fruit, Grandma said, "It must be hard keeping track of what's in your food."Jonie raised her hand. Counting on her fingers, she listed, "Nuts, eggs, tomatoes, and seafood." She returned to her task. "It's not fair. Some people only have one allergy or none at all."The timer beeped. Using oven mitts, Grandma removed the crust. She dumped the beans into a bowl. Setting the crust aside, she returned to slicing the apples. "We all have difficult situations--burdens--that weigh us down. Jesus knows our burdens. When He came to earth, He experienced hard things too. We can trust Him to give us the strength we need to face them, even if we don't understand why." She added sugar and cinnamon to the fruit. "Whether our burdens are big or small, Jesus is with us, and we can rely on Him for help. He willingly took on the biggest burden of all--our sin--so we could be free from all our troubles one day when He comes again." She stirred salt and lemon juice into the mixture. "Sometimes it may seem unfair to have difficulties, but they can make us stronger and prepare us to become who God intended us to be."As Grandma transferred the apple filling to the crust, Jonie exclaimed, "It's like those beans! Your pastry needed them to get ready for the apples, otherwise it wouldn't become a delicious apple pie."Grandma's smile widened. "Right. The beans helped the crust take shape for something better--the apples.""Don't forget the ice cream!" added Jonie. -Elena Dee

"What are you doing?" asked Jonie, astonished to see her grandmother spilling beans into a pie crust."I'm using uncooked beans as weights so my crust will bake evenly," answered Grandma. She slid it into the oven and set the timer.Jonie laughed. "I thought you were making bean pie!"Grandma smiled. "No, beans add pressure so no air gets inside to puff up the pastry. My crust will bake beautifully once the real filling replaces the beans." She pointed at a bowl of green apples. "There's our filling. Would you like to peel those?""Sure. Apple pie sounds way better than bean pie!" Jonie got to work with the peeler. "I love your baking, Grandma. It never affects my allergies."Cutting the fruit, Grandma said, "It must be hard keeping track of what's in your food."Jonie raised her hand. Counting on her fingers, she listed, "Nuts, eggs, tomatoes, and seafood." She returned to her task. "It's not fair. Some people only have one allergy or none at all."The timer beeped. Using oven mitts, Grandma removed the crust. She dumped the beans into a bowl. Setting the crust aside, she returned to slicing the apples. "We all have difficult situations--burdens--that weigh us down. Jesus knows our burdens. When He came to earth, He experienced hard things too. We can trust Him to give us the strength we need to face them, even if we don't understand why." She added sugar and cinnamon to the fruit. "Whether our burdens are big or small, Jesus is with us, and we can rely on Him for help. He willingly took on the biggest burden of all--our sin--so we could be free from all our troubles one day when He comes again." She stirred salt and lemon juice into the mixture. "Sometimes it may seem unfair to have difficulties, but they can make us stronger and prepare us to become who God intended us to be."As Grandma transferred the apple filling to the crust, Jonie exclaimed, "It's like those beans! Your pastry needed them to get ready for the apples, otherwise it wouldn't become a delicious apple pie."Grandma's smile widened. "Right. The beans helped the crust take shape for something better--the apples.""Don't forget the ice cream!" added Jonie. -Elena Dee

Bean Pie2555f725-d4f5-4869-9be3-418c1930fb0aMon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Marriage in God’s Plan Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section on the sacrament of holy Matrimony. We unpack two elements of the sacrament, namely marriage in the order of creation and marriage under the regime of sin. Fr. Mike emphasizes that marriage is a partnership between man and woman that is oriented towards the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1601-1608. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section on the sacrament of holy Matrimony. We unpack two elements of the sacrament, namely marriage in the order of creation and marriage under the regime of sin. Fr. Mike emphasizes that marriage is a partnership between man and woman that is oriented towards the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1601-1608. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 219: Marriage in God’s Plane44c6cbb-245a-41a2-9130-18e276d891fdMon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2023)be651017-7cc6-4436-a83b-97cf43a38a38Sun, 06 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2023)ae915d67-8160-4c47-b90f-c91825a795daSun, 06 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2023)f4dec816-7db6-4b60-81aa-c003d5e23059Sun, 06 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2023)368c68ef-81a9-450f-9251-16716ad8b36bSun, 06 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Summary of Holy Orders Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike reiterates that all three degrees of the sacrament are a longed for element of the “priestly people.” They are those called to go before God and before his people as a mediator. Fr. Mike also explains that for those who are not called to either “sacrament of service”, Holy Orders or Matrimony, we are all called “to be able to rejoice with those who have received gifts.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1590-1600. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike reiterates that all three degrees of the sacrament are a longed for element of the “priestly people.” They are those called to go before God and before his people as a mediator. Fr. Mike also explains that for those who are not called to either “sacrament of service”, Holy Orders or Matrimony, we are all called “to be able to rejoice with those who have received gifts.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1590-1600. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 218: Summary of Holy Orders7da57444-452c-4b91-b552-5406b368c5e0Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsListen to the Call"Can I go out and play now?" Dylan asked. "Can I go too?" asked Molly, Dylan's younger sister. Mom nodded, and the kids took their plates to the sink and then hurried out the door. Dylan went straight for his bike that he had thrown in the middle of the yard when his mom had called them in for dinner. Molly went to the driveway and continued working on her chalk drawing. They were not outside long when they heard the rumbling of thunder. Soon rain started to fall fast and hard. "Molly! Dylan!" Mom called. "Come inside before you get soaked!" Molly knew there was nothing she could do to save her chalk drawing, so she quickly gathered her chalk and ran into the house. Dylan, however, continued to ride his bike in the rain. "Dylan!" Mom called again. "It's not safe to be out there when there's lightning. You need to come in right now."Just then a huge bolt of lightning lit up the sky, followed by a loud clap of thunder. Dylan quickly threw down his bike and ran inside. "Wow, that was scary!" Dylan said, water dripping from his clothes. "You should have listened to me the first time I called," said Mom. "Go put on your pajamas and then come to the living room for devotions." This time Dylan was quick to do what he was told. "I thought tonight we would read about Noah's ark," Mom said, opening her Bible. "Dylan, when I was watching you out in the storm, it made me think of all those people long ago who ignored the warning that a huge storm was coming. But when God told Noah to build an ark so he and his family could be saved from the flood, Noah listened.""The storm outside isn't going to cause a flood like that, is it?" asked Molly. Mom smiled and shook her head. "No, but the story of Noah's ark reminds us that God is calling all sinners to come to Him and be saved from the storm of sin, and we need to listen to His call. We can only be saved by Jesus, who washes away our sin when we turn to Him for forgiveness." -Melissa Yeagle

"Can I go out and play now?" Dylan asked. "Can I go too?" asked Molly, Dylan's younger sister. Mom nodded, and the kids took their plates to the sink and then hurried out the door. Dylan went straight for his bike that he had thrown in the middle of the yard when his mom had called them in for dinner. Molly went to the driveway and continued working on her chalk drawing. They were not outside long when they heard the rumbling of thunder. Soon rain started to fall fast and hard. "Molly! Dylan!" Mom called. "Come inside before you get soaked!" Molly knew there was nothing she could do to save her chalk drawing, so she quickly gathered her chalk and ran into the house. Dylan, however, continued to ride his bike in the rain. "Dylan!" Mom called again. "It's not safe to be out there when there's lightning. You need to come in right now."Just then a huge bolt of lightning lit up the sky, followed by a loud clap of thunder. Dylan quickly threw down his bike and ran inside. "Wow, that was scary!" Dylan said, water dripping from his clothes. "You should have listened to me the first time I called," said Mom. "Go put on your pajamas and then come to the living room for devotions." This time Dylan was quick to do what he was told. "I thought tonight we would read about Noah's ark," Mom said, opening her Bible. "Dylan, when I was watching you out in the storm, it made me think of all those people long ago who ignored the warning that a huge storm was coming. But when God told Noah to build an ark so he and his family could be saved from the flood, Noah listened.""The storm outside isn't going to cause a flood like that, is it?" asked Molly. Mom smiled and shook her head. "No, but the story of Noah's ark reminds us that God is calling all sinners to come to Him and be saved from the storm of sin, and we need to listen to His call. We can only be saved by Jesus, who washes away our sin when we turn to Him for forgiveness." -Melissa Yeagle

Listen to the Calld03f4eba-12e1-4e1c-b366-7d01b87a7f90Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsListen to the Call"Can I go out and play now?" Dylan asked. "Can I go too?" asked Molly, Dylan's younger sister. Mom nodded, and the kids took their plates to the sink and then hurried out the door. Dylan went straight for his bike that he had thrown in the middle of the yard when his mom had called them in for dinner. Molly went to the driveway and continued working on her chalk drawing. They were not outside long when they heard the rumbling of thunder. Soon rain started to fall fast and hard. "Molly! Dylan!" Mom called. "Come inside before you get soaked!" Molly knew there was nothing she could do to save her chalk drawing, so she quickly gathered her chalk and ran into the house. Dylan, however, continued to ride his bike in the rain. "Dylan!" Mom called again. "It's not safe to be out there when there's lightning. You need to come in right now."Just then a huge bolt of lightning lit up the sky, followed by a loud clap of thunder. Dylan quickly threw down his bike and ran inside. "Wow, that was scary!" Dylan said, water dripping from his clothes. "You should have listened to me the first time I called," said Mom. "Go put on your pajamas and then come to the living room for devotions." This time Dylan was quick to do what he was told. "I thought tonight we would read about Noah's ark," Mom said, opening her Bible. "Dylan, when I was watching you out in the storm, it made me think of all those people long ago who ignored the warning that a huge storm was coming. But when God told Noah to build an ark so he and his family could be saved from the flood, Noah listened.""The storm outside isn't going to cause a flood like that, is it?" asked Molly. Mom smiled and shook her head. "No, but the story of Noah's ark reminds us that God is calling all sinners to come to Him and be saved from the storm of sin, and we need to listen to His call. We can only be saved by Jesus, who washes away our sin when we turn to Him for forgiveness." -Melissa Yeagle

"Can I go out and play now?" Dylan asked. "Can I go too?" asked Molly, Dylan's younger sister. Mom nodded, and the kids took their plates to the sink and then hurried out the door. Dylan went straight for his bike that he had thrown in the middle of the yard when his mom had called them in for dinner. Molly went to the driveway and continued working on her chalk drawing. They were not outside long when they heard the rumbling of thunder. Soon rain started to fall fast and hard. "Molly! Dylan!" Mom called. "Come inside before you get soaked!" Molly knew there was nothing she could do to save her chalk drawing, so she quickly gathered her chalk and ran into the house. Dylan, however, continued to ride his bike in the rain. "Dylan!" Mom called again. "It's not safe to be out there when there's lightning. You need to come in right now."Just then a huge bolt of lightning lit up the sky, followed by a loud clap of thunder. Dylan quickly threw down his bike and ran inside. "Wow, that was scary!" Dylan said, water dripping from his clothes. "You should have listened to me the first time I called," said Mom. "Go put on your pajamas and then come to the living room for devotions." This time Dylan was quick to do what he was told. "I thought tonight we would read about Noah's ark," Mom said, opening her Bible. "Dylan, when I was watching you out in the storm, it made me think of all those people long ago who ignored the warning that a huge storm was coming. But when God told Noah to build an ark so he and his family could be saved from the flood, Noah listened.""The storm outside isn't going to cause a flood like that, is it?" asked Molly. Mom smiled and shook her head. "No, but the story of Noah's ark reminds us that God is calling all sinners to come to Him and be saved from the storm of sin, and we need to listen to His call. We can only be saved by Jesus, who washes away our sin when we turn to Him for forgiveness." -Melissa Yeagle

Listen to the Calle86a63e6-9c93-47bc-a476-e4287898c694Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Summary of Holy Orders Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike reiterates that all three degrees of the sacrament are a longed for element of the “priestly people.” They are those called to go before God and before his people as a mediator. Fr. Mike also explains that for those who are not called to either “sacrament of service”, Holy Orders or Matrimony, we are all called “to be able to rejoice with those who have received gifts.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1590-1600. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike reiterates that all three degrees of the sacrament are a longed for element of the “priestly people.” They are those called to go before God and before his people as a mediator. Fr. Mike also explains that for those who are not called to either “sacrament of service”, Holy Orders or Matrimony, we are all called “to be able to rejoice with those who have received gifts.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1590-1600. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 218: Summary of Holy Orders6e605c87-7847-4d27-95e5-f16d0ae2ec97Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#497 (Encore) Was Dropping the Atom Bomb Moral? - Christopher CheckWith &#8220;Oppenheimer&#8221; filling up the cinemas, and today being the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, we take a look back at an earlier episode we produced about the morality of dropping the atom bomb. Can a Catholic assent to blowing up entire cities? What about when to do so will save perhaps millions of lives? Catholic Answers President Chris Check joins us as we consider again America&#8217;s use of Atomic weapons to end a long, bitter war with Japan. Cy Kellett: Why would a Catholic support nuking Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Chris Check is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome t…

With &#8220;Oppenheimer&#8221; filling up the cinemas, and today being the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, we take a look back at an earlier episode we produced about the morality of dropping the atom bomb. Can a Catholic assent to blowing up entire cities? What about when to do so will save perhaps millions of lives? Catholic Answers President Chris Check joins us as we consider again America&#8217;s use of Atomic weapons to end a long, bitter war with Japan. Cy Kellett: Why would a Catholic support nuking Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Chris Check is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome t…

#497 (Encore) Was Dropping the Atom Bomb Moral? - Christopher Check8d4da5ac-c4c4-4209-9dc7-761d94fea539Sat, 05 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/6/23 Identity Precedes Mission Homily from the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Claimed. Respected. Trusted. Jesus Transfigured on the top of Mount Tabor precedes His journey to Mount Calvary. On Tabor, He is not merely transfigured...He is Claimed, Respected, and Trusted as the beloved Son. We too need the Father's voice to voice His claim over us, His respecting us, and His entrusting a mission to us.Mass Readings from August 6, 2023:Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 92 Peter 1:16-19 Matthew 17:1-9

Homily from the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Claimed. Respected. Trusted. Jesus Transfigured on the top of Mount Tabor precedes His journey to Mount Calvary. On Tabor, He is not merely transfigured...He is Claimed, Respected, and Trusted as the beloved Son. We too need the Father's voice to voice His claim over us, His respecting us, and His entrusting a mission to us.Mass Readings from August 6, 2023:Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 92 Peter 1:16-19 Matthew 17:1-9

full8/6/23 Identity Precedes Missionb9c4e60c-fedf-4b9a-89cc-4bbc8e7c52a5Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/6/23 Identity Precedes Mission Homily from the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Claimed. Respected. Trusted. Jesus Transfigured on the top of Mount Tabor precedes His journey to Mount Calvary. On Tabor, He is not merely transfigured...He is Claimed, Respected, and Trusted as the beloved Son. We too need the Father's voice to voice His claim over us, His respecting us, and His entrusting a mission to us.Mass Readings from August 6, 2023:Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 92 Peter 1:16-19 Matthew 17:1-9

Homily from the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Claimed. Respected. Trusted. Jesus Transfigured on the top of Mount Tabor precedes His journey to Mount Calvary. On Tabor, He is not merely transfigured...He is Claimed, Respected, and Trusted as the beloved Son. We too need the Father's voice to voice His claim over us, His respecting us, and His entrusting a mission to us.Mass Readings from August 6, 2023:Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 92 Peter 1:16-19 Matthew 17:1-9

full8/6/23 Identity Precedes Mission0181f228-cd55-4791-8505-5a75f328c8cdSat, 05 Aug 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags8/6/23 Identity Precedes Mission Homily from the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Claimed. Respected. Trusted. Jesus Transfigured on the top of Mount Tabor precedes His journey to Mount Calvary. On Tabor, He is not merely transfigured...He is Claimed, Respected, and Trusted as the beloved Son. We too need the Father's voice to voice His claim over us, His respecting us, and His entrusting a mission to us.Mass Readings from August 6, 2023:Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 92 Peter 1:16-19 Matthew 17:1-9

Homily from the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Claimed. Respected. Trusted. Jesus Transfigured on the top of Mount Tabor precedes His journey to Mount Calvary. On Tabor, He is not merely transfigured...He is Claimed, Respected, and Trusted as the beloved Son. We too need the Father's voice to voice His claim over us, His respecting us, and His entrusting a mission to us.Mass Readings from August 6, 2023:Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 92 Peter 1:16-19 Matthew 17:1-9

full8/6/23 Identity Precedes Mission5a3280a8-f002-443c-95a4-6af89ce0b173Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2023)27cd585d-25c2-4465-92b1-872478c814f0Sat, 05 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2023)56a40927-9e2c-4065-80c3-27f08a6a3b56Sat, 05 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2023)ae1d9d0d-fd57-46b4-946e-398865cec8cbSat, 05 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2023)d043e3d9-30c9-464a-997f-69ab9e7b2968Sat, 05 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Effects of Holy Orders Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the effects of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that once a man is ordained a priest, he is always a priest because he receives an indelible spiritual mark. He also emphasizes that Holy Orders is a sacrament of service. The effects of the sacrament configure him in such a way that he is best able to serve the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1581-1589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the effects of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that once a man is ordained a priest, he is always a priest because he receives an indelible spiritual mark. He also emphasizes that Holy Orders is a sacrament of service. The effects of the sacrament configure him in such a way that he is best able to serve the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1581-1589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 217: The Effects of Holy Orders1220ec9f-1305-42b5-89a3-9f267d53bfa6Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZacchaeus’s Tree"I can't see anything," Joey complained at the concert. Everyone was standing in front of them and he just wasn't tall enough to get a view of the stage.His dad crouched down beside him. "Get up on my back!" he shouted above the music.Joey quickly did as he was told and could finally see the band. "Wow!""Too bad we don't have Zacchaeus's tree," Dad said.It was too loud to talk much in there, so Joey didn't ask his dad what he meant right then.The next day, when he and Dad were getting the grill going for supper, Joey brought it up again. "What did you mean yesterday about Zacchaeus's tree?"Dad lit the grill and turned to him. "Don't you remember the story of Zacchaeus?""Not really," Joey said."Well, we have time for it now." Dad sat in a lawn chair and Joey pulled one up beside him. "When Jesus was living on earth, many people wanted to see Him and hear Him speak," Dad explained. "He drew crowds everywhere He went, and one day a man named Zacchaeus was in the crowd."Joey glanced at his dad. "And he had a tree?""He climbed a tree," Dad said. "Zacchaeus was a short man, so he couldn't see from where he was standing. Jesus noticed what he did and went over and told him He'd eat at his house that day."Dad got up and checked on the grill before continuing. "What's cool about the story is that Zacchaeus hadn't been a good man. He was a tax collector and had taken more than he should have from people. But meeting Jesus changed him, and he decided he wanted to follow Jesus and live a good life, so he gave back to those he took from even more than he owed." Dad smiled. "Stories like that remind me that Jesus can change anyone's heart."Joey made a face. "Even people like the bullies down the street?"Dad nodded. "Jesus changed us even though we were sinners, and He can change them too. God can change anyone and help them grow into a better person." Dad touched the top of Joey's head. "Speaking of growing, maybe you won't need a Zacchaeus tree the next time we go to a concert."Joey grinned. "Maybe not." -Bethany Acker

"I can't see anything," Joey complained at the concert. Everyone was standing in front of them and he just wasn't tall enough to get a view of the stage.His dad crouched down beside him. "Get up on my back!" he shouted above the music.Joey quickly did as he was told and could finally see the band. "Wow!""Too bad we don't have Zacchaeus's tree," Dad said.It was too loud to talk much in there, so Joey didn't ask his dad what he meant right then.The next day, when he and Dad were getting the grill going for supper, Joey brought it up again. "What did you mean yesterday about Zacchaeus's tree?"Dad lit the grill and turned to him. "Don't you remember the story of Zacchaeus?""Not really," Joey said."Well, we have time for it now." Dad sat in a lawn chair and Joey pulled one up beside him. "When Jesus was living on earth, many people wanted to see Him and hear Him speak," Dad explained. "He drew crowds everywhere He went, and one day a man named Zacchaeus was in the crowd."Joey glanced at his dad. "And he had a tree?""He climbed a tree," Dad said. "Zacchaeus was a short man, so he couldn't see from where he was standing. Jesus noticed what he did and went over and told him He'd eat at his house that day."Dad got up and checked on the grill before continuing. "What's cool about the story is that Zacchaeus hadn't been a good man. He was a tax collector and had taken more than he should have from people. But meeting Jesus changed him, and he decided he wanted to follow Jesus and live a good life, so he gave back to those he took from even more than he owed." Dad smiled. "Stories like that remind me that Jesus can change anyone's heart."Joey made a face. "Even people like the bullies down the street?"Dad nodded. "Jesus changed us even though we were sinners, and He can change them too. God can change anyone and help them grow into a better person." Dad touched the top of Joey's head. "Speaking of growing, maybe you won't need a Zacchaeus tree the next time we go to a concert."Joey grinned. "Maybe not." -Bethany Acker

Zacchaeus’s Tree6a081d07-53df-4750-ac68-ab4c35714800Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZacchaeus’s Tree"I can't see anything," Joey complained at the concert. Everyone was standing in front of them and he just wasn't tall enough to get a view of the stage.His dad crouched down beside him. "Get up on my back!" he shouted above the music.Joey quickly did as he was told and could finally see the band. "Wow!""Too bad we don't have Zacchaeus's tree," Dad said.It was too loud to talk much in there, so Joey didn't ask his dad what he meant right then.The next day, when he and Dad were getting the grill going for supper, Joey brought it up again. "What did you mean yesterday about Zacchaeus's tree?"Dad lit the grill and turned to him. "Don't you remember the story of Zacchaeus?""Not really," Joey said."Well, we have time for it now." Dad sat in a lawn chair and Joey pulled one up beside him. "When Jesus was living on earth, many people wanted to see Him and hear Him speak," Dad explained. "He drew crowds everywhere He went, and one day a man named Zacchaeus was in the crowd."Joey glanced at his dad. "And he had a tree?""He climbed a tree," Dad said. "Zacchaeus was a short man, so he couldn't see from where he was standing. Jesus noticed what he did and went over and told him He'd eat at his house that day."Dad got up and checked on the grill before continuing. "What's cool about the story is that Zacchaeus hadn't been a good man. He was a tax collector and had taken more than he should have from people. But meeting Jesus changed him, and he decided he wanted to follow Jesus and live a good life, so he gave back to those he took from even more than he owed." Dad smiled. "Stories like that remind me that Jesus can change anyone's heart."Joey made a face. "Even people like the bullies down the street?"Dad nodded. "Jesus changed us even though we were sinners, and He can change them too. God can change anyone and help them grow into a better person." Dad touched the top of Joey's head. "Speaking of growing, maybe you won't need a Zacchaeus tree the next time we go to a concert."Joey grinned. "Maybe not." -Bethany Acker

"I can't see anything," Joey complained at the concert. Everyone was standing in front of them and he just wasn't tall enough to get a view of the stage.His dad crouched down beside him. "Get up on my back!" he shouted above the music.Joey quickly did as he was told and could finally see the band. "Wow!""Too bad we don't have Zacchaeus's tree," Dad said.It was too loud to talk much in there, so Joey didn't ask his dad what he meant right then.The next day, when he and Dad were getting the grill going for supper, Joey brought it up again. "What did you mean yesterday about Zacchaeus's tree?"Dad lit the grill and turned to him. "Don't you remember the story of Zacchaeus?""Not really," Joey said."Well, we have time for it now." Dad sat in a lawn chair and Joey pulled one up beside him. "When Jesus was living on earth, many people wanted to see Him and hear Him speak," Dad explained. "He drew crowds everywhere He went, and one day a man named Zacchaeus was in the crowd."Joey glanced at his dad. "And he had a tree?""He climbed a tree," Dad said. "Zacchaeus was a short man, so he couldn't see from where he was standing. Jesus noticed what he did and went over and told him He'd eat at his house that day."Dad got up and checked on the grill before continuing. "What's cool about the story is that Zacchaeus hadn't been a good man. He was a tax collector and had taken more than he should have from people. But meeting Jesus changed him, and he decided he wanted to follow Jesus and live a good life, so he gave back to those he took from even more than he owed." Dad smiled. "Stories like that remind me that Jesus can change anyone's heart."Joey made a face. "Even people like the bullies down the street?"Dad nodded. "Jesus changed us even though we were sinners, and He can change them too. God can change anyone and help them grow into a better person." Dad touched the top of Joey's head. "Speaking of growing, maybe you won't need a Zacchaeus tree the next time we go to a concert."Joey grinned. "Maybe not." -Bethany Acker

Zacchaeus’s Treea52918aa-9e2c-41a5-aaa0-672723f1c158Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Effects of Holy Orders Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the effects of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that once a man is ordained a priest, he is always a priest because he receives an indelible spiritual mark. He also emphasizes that Holy Orders is a sacrament of service. The effects of the sacrament configure him in such a way that he is best able to serve the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1581-1589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the effects of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that once a man is ordained a priest, he is always a priest because he receives an indelible spiritual mark. He also emphasizes that Holy Orders is a sacrament of service. The effects of the sacrament configure him in such a way that he is best able to serve the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1581-1589. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 217: The Effects of Holy Orders5a4f131b-4c96-46d0-9af1-51fd36ff9511Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWilderness Season | Girls Gone BibleGGB gang. Our friends. Our family:) Today we dive into the topic of wilderness seasons. Biblical wilderness seasons can be a time of lack, waiting, and suffering. Seasons like this can be very lonely, especially if God appears to be silent. One thing is for sure, God is always in the wilderness with us. We read one of our favorite stories from Matthew 4 about the Holy Spirit leading Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted by the enemy and then get into our personal wilderness seasons. We also answer your questions (our favorite part, we love you so much) Jesus loves you the most. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

GGB gang. Our friends. Our family:) Today we dive into the topic of wilderness seasons. Biblical wilderness seasons can be a time of lack, waiting, and suffering. Seasons like this can be very lonely, especially if God appears to be silent. One thing is for sure, God is always in the wilderness with us. We read one of our favorite stories from Matthew 4 about the Holy Spirit leading Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted by the enemy and then get into our personal wilderness seasons. We also answer your questions (our favorite part, we love you so much) Jesus loves you the most. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

fullWilderness Season | Girls Gone Biblef85d3c97-9664-418f-83f6-ee8757177597Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:16:39 +00003029https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 121: "This ONE Small Thing Makes Me So Grateful That I Cry!" - Fearne CottonIn this moment, the broadcaster, writer and founder of Happy Place, Fearne Cotton discusses how we can find meaning through connection in our confusing world. Fearne believes that connection can be found in the simple things, such as stepping outside of your own heads and the constant noise of your life and realising the greatness of everything that surrounds you. The reason that stepping outside of yourself is crucial, is that it removes your feelings of self-importance that can separate you from the connections all around you. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/OrX6sjtZEob Fearne - https://www.instagram.com/fearnecotton/channel/ Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the broadcaster, writer and founder of Happy Place, Fearne Cotton discusses how we can find meaning through connection in our confusing world. Fearne believes that connection can be found in the simple things, such as stepping outside of your own heads and the constant noise of your life and realising the greatness of everything that surrounds you. The reason that stepping outside of yourself is crucial, is that it removes your feelings of self-importance that can separate you from the connections all around you. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/OrX6sjtZEob Fearne - https://www.instagram.com/fearnecotton/channel/ Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 121: "This ONE Small Thing Makes Me So Grateful That I Cry!" - Fearne Cottonf8f3d4b3-6233-4036-bc9d-3124bf941d95Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000914https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2023) Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2023)125eee37-bc40-4164-b263-fdef5871789cFri, 04 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2023) Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2023)d835e986-c9a8-47b0-b146-eb645ae82f0eFri, 04 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2023) Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2023)2f3263d3-7290-4c88-b2dd-7b4bff8fce16Fri, 04 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2023) Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2023)f419bfb0-ce15-4622-bf1c-c36d03cf4433Fri, 04 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: Who Receives Holy Orders We continue our examination of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Specifically, we explore exactly who can receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that only a baptized man can receive the “sacred ordination”. He then unpacks exactly why the ordination of women is not possible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1577-1580. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Specifically, we explore exactly who can receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that only a baptized man can receive the “sacred ordination”. He then unpacks exactly why the ordination of women is not possible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1577-1580. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 216: Who Receives Holy Ordersba392e87-83ad-4b53-869b-daf0321aebb5Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLesson from a Little Brother"Little kids are so funny!" Brayden said, laughing as he came into the kitchen. "Finn and his friend Arlo are playing war. They're upstairs building a bunker in the bathtub--filling it with pillows. We'd better be careful, Dad! According to them, there are bombers overhead, submarines all around the house, and tanks roaring up the street!" Dad chuckled. "I see what you mean.""But get this, Dad!" said Brayden. "I was standing outside the bathroom, and I heard Finn say, 'Are you going to heaven, Arlo?' And Arlo said, 'I don't know.' Then Finn said, 'We could die in this battle, and it's real important to know you're going to heaven to be with Jesus when you die. So repeat after me!' And, Dad, he led Arlo in a prayer to accept Jesus." "That's amazing!" said Dad."But, Dad! The danger isn't even real!" said Brayden."Well, the war they're preparing for in the bathtub certainly isn't real," Dad agreed. "But I'm proud my little boy loves his friend enough to want him to be safe--even in a bathtub war. Finn's right--it's important to know you're going to heaven to be with Jesus. Any one of us could die at any time.""That's true," Brayden said. "I guess you can learn things from a little brother. I know I could do a better job of talking to my friends about Jesus." He frowned. "I've invited Angelo to church events, but I don't think I've ever asked him straight out if he's saved. I guess I should talk to him about it, but I'm not sure how to get started." "Why don't you start by talking to God about it?" Dad suggested. "I'll do that too. Then come back and we'll see what ideas we can come up with." Brayden nodded. "Okay. Thanks, Dad." He started to leave, then turned back. "But what about Arlo? Do you think he's really saved now?""I don't know," said Dad. "If he truly trusts in Jesus, he is. I'll talk to him about it and make sure he understands who Jesus is and how he can know he's going to spend eternity with Him." -Elsie Dodge

"Little kids are so funny!" Brayden said, laughing as he came into the kitchen. "Finn and his friend Arlo are playing war. They're upstairs building a bunker in the bathtub--filling it with pillows. We'd better be careful, Dad! According to them, there are bombers overhead, submarines all around the house, and tanks roaring up the street!" Dad chuckled. "I see what you mean.""But get this, Dad!" said Brayden. "I was standing outside the bathroom, and I heard Finn say, 'Are you going to heaven, Arlo?' And Arlo said, 'I don't know.' Then Finn said, 'We could die in this battle, and it's real important to know you're going to heaven to be with Jesus when you die. So repeat after me!' And, Dad, he led Arlo in a prayer to accept Jesus." "That's amazing!" said Dad."But, Dad! The danger isn't even real!" said Brayden."Well, the war they're preparing for in the bathtub certainly isn't real," Dad agreed. "But I'm proud my little boy loves his friend enough to want him to be safe--even in a bathtub war. Finn's right--it's important to know you're going to heaven to be with Jesus. Any one of us could die at any time.""That's true," Brayden said. "I guess you can learn things from a little brother. I know I could do a better job of talking to my friends about Jesus." He frowned. "I've invited Angelo to church events, but I don't think I've ever asked him straight out if he's saved. I guess I should talk to him about it, but I'm not sure how to get started." "Why don't you start by talking to God about it?" Dad suggested. "I'll do that too. Then come back and we'll see what ideas we can come up with." Brayden nodded. "Okay. Thanks, Dad." He started to leave, then turned back. "But what about Arlo? Do you think he's really saved now?""I don't know," said Dad. "If he truly trusts in Jesus, he is. I'll talk to him about it and make sure he understands who Jesus is and how he can know he's going to spend eternity with Him." -Elsie Dodge

Lesson from a Little Brother25c96bae-6c59-4986-9b2e-7b1dafe98a5fFri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLesson from a Little Brother"Little kids are so funny!" Brayden said, laughing as he came into the kitchen. "Finn and his friend Arlo are playing war. They're upstairs building a bunker in the bathtub--filling it with pillows. We'd better be careful, Dad! According to them, there are bombers overhead, submarines all around the house, and tanks roaring up the street!" Dad chuckled. "I see what you mean.""But get this, Dad!" said Brayden. "I was standing outside the bathroom, and I heard Finn say, 'Are you going to heaven, Arlo?' And Arlo said, 'I don't know.' Then Finn said, 'We could die in this battle, and it's real important to know you're going to heaven to be with Jesus when you die. So repeat after me!' And, Dad, he led Arlo in a prayer to accept Jesus." "That's amazing!" said Dad."But, Dad! The danger isn't even real!" said Brayden."Well, the war they're preparing for in the bathtub certainly isn't real," Dad agreed. "But I'm proud my little boy loves his friend enough to want him to be safe--even in a bathtub war. Finn's right--it's important to know you're going to heaven to be with Jesus. Any one of us could die at any time.""That's true," Brayden said. "I guess you can learn things from a little brother. I know I could do a better job of talking to my friends about Jesus." He frowned. "I've invited Angelo to church events, but I don't think I've ever asked him straight out if he's saved. I guess I should talk to him about it, but I'm not sure how to get started." "Why don't you start by talking to God about it?" Dad suggested. "I'll do that too. Then come back and we'll see what ideas we can come up with." Brayden nodded. "Okay. Thanks, Dad." He started to leave, then turned back. "But what about Arlo? Do you think he's really saved now?""I don't know," said Dad. "If he truly trusts in Jesus, he is. I'll talk to him about it and make sure he understands who Jesus is and how he can know he's going to spend eternity with Him." -Elsie Dodge

"Little kids are so funny!" Brayden said, laughing as he came into the kitchen. "Finn and his friend Arlo are playing war. They're upstairs building a bunker in the bathtub--filling it with pillows. We'd better be careful, Dad! According to them, there are bombers overhead, submarines all around the house, and tanks roaring up the street!" Dad chuckled. "I see what you mean.""But get this, Dad!" said Brayden. "I was standing outside the bathroom, and I heard Finn say, 'Are you going to heaven, Arlo?' And Arlo said, 'I don't know.' Then Finn said, 'We could die in this battle, and it's real important to know you're going to heaven to be with Jesus when you die. So repeat after me!' And, Dad, he led Arlo in a prayer to accept Jesus." "That's amazing!" said Dad."But, Dad! The danger isn't even real!" said Brayden."Well, the war they're preparing for in the bathtub certainly isn't real," Dad agreed. "But I'm proud my little boy loves his friend enough to want him to be safe--even in a bathtub war. Finn's right--it's important to know you're going to heaven to be with Jesus. Any one of us could die at any time.""That's true," Brayden said. "I guess you can learn things from a little brother. I know I could do a better job of talking to my friends about Jesus." He frowned. "I've invited Angelo to church events, but I don't think I've ever asked him straight out if he's saved. I guess I should talk to him about it, but I'm not sure how to get started." "Why don't you start by talking to God about it?" Dad suggested. "I'll do that too. Then come back and we'll see what ideas we can come up with." Brayden nodded. "Okay. Thanks, Dad." He started to leave, then turned back. "But what about Arlo? Do you think he's really saved now?""I don't know," said Dad. "If he truly trusts in Jesus, he is. I'll talk to him about it and make sure he understands who Jesus is and how he can know he's going to spend eternity with Him." -Elsie Dodge

Lesson from a Little Brotherf30ca5d2-7e62-4254-8687-9c35360d4c3aFri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: Who Receives Holy Orders We continue our examination of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Specifically, we explore exactly who can receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that only a baptized man can receive the “sacred ordination”. He then unpacks exactly why the ordination of women is not possible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1577-1580. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Specifically, we explore exactly who can receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. Fr. Mike emphasizes that only a baptized man can receive the “sacred ordination”. He then unpacks exactly why the ordination of women is not possible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1577-1580. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 216: Who Receives Holy Ordersdbe105ce-9f49-40ff-b626-d1ae28566d76Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat You Need to Be Saved (Faith vs. Works) There is an age old question often debated among between Catholics and Protestant. Are we saved by faith or works? How are we saved? Today, Fr. Mike continues the discussion on faith and weighs in on the Catholic Church&#39;s teaching on faith and works. The answer may surprise you. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

There is an age old question often debated among between Catholics and Protestant. Are we saved by faith or works? How are we saved? Today, Fr. Mike continues the discussion on faith and weighs in on the Catholic Church&#39;s teaching on faith and works. The answer may surprise you. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat You Need to Be Saved (Faith vs. Works)2300f871-c036-4b04-859e-629d1b1e738eThu, 03 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat You Need to Be Saved (Faith vs. Works) There is an age old question often debated among between Catholics and Protestant. Are we saved by faith or works? How are we saved? Today, Fr. Mike continues the discussion on faith and weighs in on the Catholic Church&#39;s teaching on faith and works. The answer may surprise you. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

There is an age old question often debated among between Catholics and Protestant. Are we saved by faith or works? How are we saved? Today, Fr. Mike continues the discussion on faith and weighs in on the Catholic Church&#39;s teaching on faith and works. The answer may surprise you. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat You Need to Be Saved (Faith vs. Works)949ce97a-f8a0-4d38-b346-337ca20c2de1Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#826 - Psalms 85 – God ForgaveThis episode is part 64 in a study of the book of Psalms. In yet another psalm by the sons of Korah, we hear the psalmist remembering times in the past when God has forgiven his people and asking God to do so again. https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/85.html  Psalm 85 New International Version Psalm 85[a] For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. 1 You, Lord, showed favor to your land;    you restored the fortunes of Jacob.2 You forgave the iniquity of your people    and covered all their sins.[b]3 You set aside all your wrath    and turned from your fierce anger. 4 Restore us again, God our Savior,    and put away your displeasure toward us.5 Will you be angry with us forever?    Will you prolong your anger through all generations?6 Will you not revive us again,    that your people may rejoice in you?7 Show us your unfailing love, Lord,    and grant us your salvation. 8 I will listen to what God the Lord says;    he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—    but let them not turn to folly.9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,    that his glory may dwell in our land. 10 Love and faithfulness meet together;    righteousness and peace kiss each other.11 Faithfulness springs forth from the earth,    and righteousness looks down from heaven.12 The Lord will indeed give what is good,    and our land will yield its harvest.13 Righteousness goes before him    and prepares the way for his steps. Footnotes Psalm 85:1 In Hebrew texts 85:1-13 is numbered 85:2-14.Psalm 85:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 64 in a study of the book of Psalms. In yet another psalm by the sons of Korah, we hear the psalmist remembering times in the past when God has forgiven his people and asking God to do so again. https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/85.html  Psalm 85 New International Version Psalm 85[a] For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. 1 You, Lord, showed favor to your land;    you restored the fortunes of Jacob.2 You forgave the iniquity of your people    and covered all their sins.[b]3 You set aside all your wrath    and turned from your fierce anger. 4 Restore us again, God our Savior,    and put away your displeasure toward us.5 Will you be angry with us forever?    Will you prolong your anger through all generations?6 Will you not revive us again,    that your people may rejoice in you?7 Show us your unfailing love, Lord,    and grant us your salvation. 8 I will listen to what God the Lord says;    he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—    but let them not turn to folly.9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,    that his glory may dwell in our land. 10 Love and faithfulness meet together;    righteousness and peace kiss each other.11 Faithfulness springs forth from the earth,    and righteousness looks down from heaven.12 The Lord will indeed give what is good,    and our land will yield its harvest.13 Righteousness goes before him    and prepares the way for his steps. Footnotes Psalm 85:1 In Hebrew texts 85:1-13 is numbered 85:2-14.Psalm 85:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#826 - Psalms 85 – God Forgavefbbdbf88-8d70-43c7-b16b-8b4e21035811Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:30:00 +0000638https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Former Occultists Want You To KnowWith over 70% of Americans practicing new age and occultist practices, we are in need of a better understanding of why this is happening and how the Church is the only institution that can bring deliverance from this disaster. In this episode, we speak with Charles Fraune, who has just completed the most extensive dive into the occult, interviewing former Satanists, witches, and new-agers to unearth why almost 3 out of 4 Americans (including our Catholic brothers and sisters) are actively falling for demonic lies in the new age. 🔴 ► "The Rise of the Occult: What Exorcists and Former Occultists Want You to Know" by Charles Fraune - Get The Book Here: https://bit.ly/TheRiseoftheOccult Subscribe to the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com 🔴 Join the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Catholic Gentleman+ is now Live! Get exclusive content, including monthly videos from guest experts, daily saint quotes, monthly prayer, and ascetical challenges to make you a better, holier, man! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With over 70% of Americans practicing new age and occultist practices, we are in need of a better understanding of why this is happening and how the Church is the only institution that can bring deliverance from this disaster. In this episode, we speak with Charles Fraune, who has just completed the most extensive dive into the occult, interviewing former Satanists, witches, and new-agers to unearth why almost 3 out of 4 Americans (including our Catholic brothers and sisters) are actively falling for demonic lies in the new age. 🔴 ► "The Rise of the Occult: What Exorcists and Former Occultists Want You to Know" by Charles Fraune - Get The Book Here: https://bit.ly/TheRiseoftheOccult Subscribe to the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com 🔴 Join the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Catholic Gentleman+ is now Live! Get exclusive content, including monthly videos from guest experts, daily saint quotes, monthly prayer, and ascetical challenges to make you a better, holier, man! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhat Former Occultists Want You To Knowda8f0405-c1f1-4dde-9e15-e8a4695606ffThu, 03 Aug 2023 10:20:00 +00003323https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Man That’s Ageing Backwards: “I Use My Son’s Blood To Reverse My Age! I’m Now 18!” Bryan JohnsonIn this new episode Steven sits down with entrepreneur and anti-aging pioneer Bryan Johnson. In 2007, Bryan founded the payment processing company ‘Braintree’, and was soon 47th on Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest growing companies in America. Bryan sold Braintree in 2013 for $800 million. Since then he founded ‘Kernel’ in 2016, which creates hardware to measure brain activity, and most recently ‘Project Blueprint’ in 2021. ‘Blueprint’ is an algorithmic and automative approach to optimal health and ageing, Bryan is their first test subject. In this conversation Bryan and Steven discuss topics, such as: His early life in the Mormon church Why he chose to be an entrepreneur and how it fit his skillset His business failures and what he learned from them How he rapidly scaled his business His struggle with depression Why he is investing $2 million a year into his health His mentality for being remembered by history and meaningful work The daily schedule of his anti-aging process The future of the human race working alongside AI Why he thinks ageing isn’t inevitable You can learn more about Blueprint here: https://bit.ly/3DDtyN1 You can learn more about Kernel here: https://bit.ly/3DEFq1n Follow Bryan: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rTLMaF Twitter: https://bit.ly/47hUDDi YouTube: https://bit.ly/3qbO9oP Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with entrepreneur and anti-aging pioneer Bryan Johnson. In 2007, Bryan founded the payment processing company ‘Braintree’, and was soon 47th on Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest growing companies in America. Bryan sold Braintree in 2013 for $800 million. Since then he founded ‘Kernel’ in 2016, which creates hardware to measure brain activity, and most recently ‘Project Blueprint’ in 2021. ‘Blueprint’ is an algorithmic and automative approach to optimal health and ageing, Bryan is their first test subject. In this conversation Bryan and Steven discuss topics, such as: His early life in the Mormon church Why he chose to be an entrepreneur and how it fit his skillset His business failures and what he learned from them How he rapidly scaled his business His struggle with depression Why he is investing $2 million a year into his health His mentality for being remembered by history and meaningful work The daily schedule of his anti-aging process The future of the human race working alongside AI Why he thinks ageing isn’t inevitable You can learn more about Blueprint here: https://bit.ly/3DDtyN1 You can learn more about Kernel here: https://bit.ly/3DEFq1n Follow Bryan: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rTLMaF Twitter: https://bit.ly/47hUDDi YouTube: https://bit.ly/3qbO9oP Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Man That’s Ageing Backwards: “I Use My Son’s Blood To Reverse My Age! I’m Now 18!” Bryan Johnson99d9998b-4ef4-4b9c-b3d7-f5e276c9ce81Thu, 03 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +00007448https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: False Prophets (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 215: False Prophets (2023)3d679f81-c85c-41a8-8177-8555485951efThu, 03 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: False Prophets (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 215: False Prophets (2023)fff63af8-057a-4f40-a133-bac33ee70ec8Thu, 03 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: False Prophets (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 215: False Prophets (2023)bb60997c-f79f-4cd7-a407-170d131b84aeThu, 03 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: False Prophets (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 215: False Prophets (2023)71609e3f-25f0-42b3-88df-489d4bf234f9Thu, 03 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: Deacons and the Diaconate Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the ordination of deacons and the diaconate. Fr. Mike unpacks each of the essential elements of the rite of the ordination of deacons as well as each of the tasks of the deacon. He emphasizes that only a validly ordained bishop can validly confer the sacrament of Holy Orders. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1569-1576. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the ordination of deacons and the diaconate. Fr. Mike unpacks each of the essential elements of the rite of the ordination of deacons as well as each of the tasks of the deacon. He emphasizes that only a validly ordained bishop can validly confer the sacrament of Holy Orders. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1569-1576. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 215: Deacons and the Diaconatecee8009b-3df9-4091-ac1c-d19f2e7aeed9Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHome SoonKeziah loved it when she and her mom got to babysit two-year-old Elodie, Mrs. Gordon's daughter from church. Mom, Keziah, and Elodie would color, play dress-up, read books, and munch on snacks all morning while Mrs. Gordon attended seminary classes.One such morning, Elodie was missing her mom more than usual. As they played all her usual favorite games, she would occasionally get very quiet and say, "Mama home soon."When this happened, Keziah or her mom would give Elodie a hug or a shoulder squeeze and say, "That's right. Mama will be home soon. She loves you so much and can't wait to come back to see you."Sure enough, Mrs. Gordon was home soon, and when she arrived, Elodie screeched with delight and ran to her.Mrs. Gordon wrapped her daughter in a big hug, "I missed you too, little one! I love you so much."After the Gordons left, Keziah and Mom began to clean up the various toys and books strewn across the living room. "It was cute how excited Elodie was to see her mom today," said Keziah."It was!" said Mom. "It kind of reminded me about how excited I'll be when Jesus comes back.""How so?" asked Keziah."Well," said Mom, "we live in a world ruined by sin and its effects. When we see all that sad stuff, we can rest knowing that Jesus promised He would return to make everything new--free from the brokenness we see right now.""There is a lot of sad stuff on the news," said Keziah.Mom nodded. "When Elodie got really quiet and said, 'Mama home soon,' it made me think about how the Bible records that the early church was eagerly waiting for Jesus to come back and would often say, 'Come soon, Jesus!' That's my prayer too."Elodie smiled. "So, when Jesus comes back, we'll kind of be like Elodie when Mrs. Gordon came back? Really excited and happy?""Yes," said Mom. "It will be a day of celebration! Our loving King will make all things new and we will be together forever with Him and all our siblings in Christ--all who put their trust in Jesus!" -Kandi Zeller

Keziah loved it when she and her mom got to babysit two-year-old Elodie, Mrs. Gordon's daughter from church. Mom, Keziah, and Elodie would color, play dress-up, read books, and munch on snacks all morning while Mrs. Gordon attended seminary classes.One such morning, Elodie was missing her mom more than usual. As they played all her usual favorite games, she would occasionally get very quiet and say, "Mama home soon."When this happened, Keziah or her mom would give Elodie a hug or a shoulder squeeze and say, "That's right. Mama will be home soon. She loves you so much and can't wait to come back to see you."Sure enough, Mrs. Gordon was home soon, and when she arrived, Elodie screeched with delight and ran to her.Mrs. Gordon wrapped her daughter in a big hug, "I missed you too, little one! I love you so much."After the Gordons left, Keziah and Mom began to clean up the various toys and books strewn across the living room. "It was cute how excited Elodie was to see her mom today," said Keziah."It was!" said Mom. "It kind of reminded me about how excited I'll be when Jesus comes back.""How so?" asked Keziah."Well," said Mom, "we live in a world ruined by sin and its effects. When we see all that sad stuff, we can rest knowing that Jesus promised He would return to make everything new--free from the brokenness we see right now.""There is a lot of sad stuff on the news," said Keziah.Mom nodded. "When Elodie got really quiet and said, 'Mama home soon,' it made me think about how the Bible records that the early church was eagerly waiting for Jesus to come back and would often say, 'Come soon, Jesus!' That's my prayer too."Elodie smiled. "So, when Jesus comes back, we'll kind of be like Elodie when Mrs. Gordon came back? Really excited and happy?""Yes," said Mom. "It will be a day of celebration! Our loving King will make all things new and we will be together forever with Him and all our siblings in Christ--all who put their trust in Jesus!" -Kandi Zeller

Home Soon04bbcdb6-c055-4f92-8567-ae97d5a6ed84Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHome SoonKeziah loved it when she and her mom got to babysit two-year-old Elodie, Mrs. Gordon's daughter from church. Mom, Keziah, and Elodie would color, play dress-up, read books, and munch on snacks all morning while Mrs. Gordon attended seminary classes.One such morning, Elodie was missing her mom more than usual. As they played all her usual favorite games, she would occasionally get very quiet and say, "Mama home soon."When this happened, Keziah or her mom would give Elodie a hug or a shoulder squeeze and say, "That's right. Mama will be home soon. She loves you so much and can't wait to come back to see you."Sure enough, Mrs. Gordon was home soon, and when she arrived, Elodie screeched with delight and ran to her.Mrs. Gordon wrapped her daughter in a big hug, "I missed you too, little one! I love you so much."After the Gordons left, Keziah and Mom began to clean up the various toys and books strewn across the living room. "It was cute how excited Elodie was to see her mom today," said Keziah."It was!" said Mom. "It kind of reminded me about how excited I'll be when Jesus comes back.""How so?" asked Keziah."Well," said Mom, "we live in a world ruined by sin and its effects. When we see all that sad stuff, we can rest knowing that Jesus promised He would return to make everything new--free from the brokenness we see right now.""There is a lot of sad stuff on the news," said Keziah.Mom nodded. "When Elodie got really quiet and said, 'Mama home soon,' it made me think about how the Bible records that the early church was eagerly waiting for Jesus to come back and would often say, 'Come soon, Jesus!' That's my prayer too."Elodie smiled. "So, when Jesus comes back, we'll kind of be like Elodie when Mrs. Gordon came back? Really excited and happy?""Yes," said Mom. "It will be a day of celebration! Our loving King will make all things new and we will be together forever with Him and all our siblings in Christ--all who put their trust in Jesus!" -Kandi Zeller

Keziah loved it when she and her mom got to babysit two-year-old Elodie, Mrs. Gordon's daughter from church. Mom, Keziah, and Elodie would color, play dress-up, read books, and munch on snacks all morning while Mrs. Gordon attended seminary classes.One such morning, Elodie was missing her mom more than usual. As they played all her usual favorite games, she would occasionally get very quiet and say, "Mama home soon."When this happened, Keziah or her mom would give Elodie a hug or a shoulder squeeze and say, "That's right. Mama will be home soon. She loves you so much and can't wait to come back to see you."Sure enough, Mrs. Gordon was home soon, and when she arrived, Elodie screeched with delight and ran to her.Mrs. Gordon wrapped her daughter in a big hug, "I missed you too, little one! I love you so much."After the Gordons left, Keziah and Mom began to clean up the various toys and books strewn across the living room. "It was cute how excited Elodie was to see her mom today," said Keziah."It was!" said Mom. "It kind of reminded me about how excited I'll be when Jesus comes back.""How so?" asked Keziah."Well," said Mom, "we live in a world ruined by sin and its effects. When we see all that sad stuff, we can rest knowing that Jesus promised He would return to make everything new--free from the brokenness we see right now.""There is a lot of sad stuff on the news," said Keziah.Mom nodded. "When Elodie got really quiet and said, 'Mama home soon,' it made me think about how the Bible records that the early church was eagerly waiting for Jesus to come back and would often say, 'Come soon, Jesus!' That's my prayer too."Elodie smiled. "So, when Jesus comes back, we'll kind of be like Elodie when Mrs. Gordon came back? Really excited and happy?""Yes," said Mom. "It will be a day of celebration! Our loving King will make all things new and we will be together forever with Him and all our siblings in Christ--all who put their trust in Jesus!" -Kandi Zeller

Home Soon983cad7e-da23-4f40-8f2d-bf2d44964101Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: Deacons and the Diaconate Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the ordination of deacons and the diaconate. Fr. Mike unpacks each of the essential elements of the rite of the ordination of deacons as well as each of the tasks of the deacon. He emphasizes that only a validly ordained bishop can validly confer the sacrament of Holy Orders. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1569-1576. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the ordination of deacons and the diaconate. Fr. Mike unpacks each of the essential elements of the rite of the ordination of deacons as well as each of the tasks of the deacon. He emphasizes that only a validly ordained bishop can validly confer the sacrament of Holy Orders. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1569-1576. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 215: Deacons and the Diaconatec4170fdd-a133-4b68-85a1-d9bb4212788bThu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#496 Major Controversies in First Century Christianity - Jimmy AkinThe first century of Christianity was often a raucous argument. Essential truths were constantly under threat, and confusion was common. Jimmy Akin joins us to discuss what the great arguments of the first century were about and what we can learn from them. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Last time we talked with Jimmy Akin, we talked about when did the early church know that Jesus was God? Now we continue with the early church theme to ask Jimmy about the contro…

The first century of Christianity was often a raucous argument. Essential truths were constantly under threat, and confusion was common. Jimmy Akin joins us to discuss what the great arguments of the first century were about and what we can learn from them. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Last time we talked with Jimmy Akin, we talked about when did the early church know that Jesus was God? Now we continue with the early church theme to ask Jimmy about the contro…

#496 Major Controversies in First Century Christianity - Jimmy Akinf1b73435-4824-435d-a55a-337e3160397aWed, 02 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#293: The Widow's Never Ending Flour Jar; Elijah part 21 Kings 17:7-24 &amp; 2 Corinthians 5:7 ~Make sure to listen to part 1 as these build upon themselves. ~ Today we hear God tell Elijah to go to the widow that he has commanded to feed him. Remember, the drought is still happening so food is scarce. The widow was a real woman with real feelings and fears. Elijah&#39;s request required the widow to practice faith. She had to choose to walk by faith and not by sight. Tune in to hear how she handles it, if God keeps his word (spoiler alert, He always does,) and how God can use you just as he used the widow. To enjoy the coloring pages and other bonus content please go to https://www.kbspodcast.com Enjoying the bonus content = support. Your support keeps this podcast alive for 1,000&#39;s of families to access. THANK YOU! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 17:7-24 &amp; 2 Corinthians 5:7 ~Make sure to listen to part 1 as these build upon themselves. ~ Today we hear God tell Elijah to go to the widow that he has commanded to feed him. Remember, the drought is still happening so food is scarce. The widow was a real woman with real feelings and fears. Elijah&#39;s request required the widow to practice faith. She had to choose to walk by faith and not by sight. Tune in to hear how she handles it, if God keeps his word (spoiler alert, He always does,) and how God can use you just as he used the widow. To enjoy the coloring pages and other bonus content please go to https://www.kbspodcast.com Enjoying the bonus content = support. Your support keeps this podcast alive for 1,000&#39;s of families to access. THANK YOU! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#293: The Widow's Never Ending Flour Jar; Elijah part 228e6a5e1-ce23-4ab6-90cd-f10eda60c710Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000916https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2023)1bc6bbd3-34ba-49bc-8440-93f0e60c7b50Wed, 02 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2023)658ddbb7-ccd7-4576-8d6a-469b2fb7f4f7Wed, 02 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2023)19c907ba-5c62-45c1-9439-e4764316b21cWed, 02 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2023)b869f454-3423-40da-ab0a-11a542e118edWed, 02 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: Priests and the Presbyterate The Catechism moves on from bishops—the episcopacy—to priests in the presbyterate, who share in the bishop’s ministry “in a subordinate degree”, to be “co-workers”. Fr. Mike dives deep into the service-leadership that priests are called to. “[A priest’s] whole life must be configured and must be conformed to Jesus Christ the high priest.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1562-1568. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism moves on from bishops—the episcopacy—to priests in the presbyterate, who share in the bishop’s ministry “in a subordinate degree”, to be “co-workers”. Fr. Mike dives deep into the service-leadership that priests are called to. “[A priest’s] whole life must be configured and must be conformed to Jesus Christ the high priest.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1562-1568. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 214: Priests and the Presbyteratee0fc42de-af23-4d68-98b0-45041a39e30fWed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat's Missing?When Kai came home after school, he sat down with a heavy sigh. "What's wrong, Kai?" asked Mom as she added ingredients to the almond bars she was making."I don't seem to be good at anything at school," Kai replied. "I'm not good in sports, so I can't be on the soccer or basketball team. I can't sing, so I can't join the choir. I'm not good at math or science either. Other kids have important things to do, but not me.""What about helping Mr. Brown in the library?" asked Mom. "He depends on you to return books to the shelves. That's important. And then there's after-school safety patrol--you help the smaller children get to the right buses."Kai looked doubtful. "Oh, Mom, almost all the kids take turns doing those little jobs. They don't count. Anybody can do them.""It takes responsible kids to do those things, Kai. I know you'd be greatly missed if you left them for somebody else to do."For dessert that evening, Mom set a plate of her almond bars on the table. When she picked one up and bit into it, she looked puzzled. "What's missing in these?" She took another bite. "Almond!" she exclaimed suddenly. "I forgot to put the almond flavoring in these bars!"Dad laughed. "So you made almond bars without almond," he teased.Mom smiled at Kai. "See what happens when just one little thing is missing? These bars don't need much flavoring, but if you leave it out, everyone will know! The tasks God gives us to do are like that. Even jobs that seem small are important."Dad nodded. "We don't always know why God asks us to do some things and not others, but we need to be faithful no matter what He has us do. God made each one of us and loves us so much He sent Jesus to die for us, and He promises to use the work we do for good. We can trust Him to use whatever tasks He gives us to plant seeds of His love in people's hearts and to prepare us to do bigger things later on." "Right," said Mom. "Now, Kai, I have an important job for you. Help me dish up some ice cream to go with these bars!" -Kathy J. Hoffner

When Kai came home after school, he sat down with a heavy sigh. "What's wrong, Kai?" asked Mom as she added ingredients to the almond bars she was making."I don't seem to be good at anything at school," Kai replied. "I'm not good in sports, so I can't be on the soccer or basketball team. I can't sing, so I can't join the choir. I'm not good at math or science either. Other kids have important things to do, but not me.""What about helping Mr. Brown in the library?" asked Mom. "He depends on you to return books to the shelves. That's important. And then there's after-school safety patrol--you help the smaller children get to the right buses."Kai looked doubtful. "Oh, Mom, almost all the kids take turns doing those little jobs. They don't count. Anybody can do them.""It takes responsible kids to do those things, Kai. I know you'd be greatly missed if you left them for somebody else to do."For dessert that evening, Mom set a plate of her almond bars on the table. When she picked one up and bit into it, she looked puzzled. "What's missing in these?" She took another bite. "Almond!" she exclaimed suddenly. "I forgot to put the almond flavoring in these bars!"Dad laughed. "So you made almond bars without almond," he teased.Mom smiled at Kai. "See what happens when just one little thing is missing? These bars don't need much flavoring, but if you leave it out, everyone will know! The tasks God gives us to do are like that. Even jobs that seem small are important."Dad nodded. "We don't always know why God asks us to do some things and not others, but we need to be faithful no matter what He has us do. God made each one of us and loves us so much He sent Jesus to die for us, and He promises to use the work we do for good. We can trust Him to use whatever tasks He gives us to plant seeds of His love in people's hearts and to prepare us to do bigger things later on." "Right," said Mom. "Now, Kai, I have an important job for you. Help me dish up some ice cream to go with these bars!" -Kathy J. Hoffner

What's Missing?e721a5c4-bac1-4168-8894-5a419dd02a41Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat's Missing?When Kai came home after school, he sat down with a heavy sigh. "What's wrong, Kai?" asked Mom as she added ingredients to the almond bars she was making."I don't seem to be good at anything at school," Kai replied. "I'm not good in sports, so I can't be on the soccer or basketball team. I can't sing, so I can't join the choir. I'm not good at math or science either. Other kids have important things to do, but not me.""What about helping Mr. Brown in the library?" asked Mom. "He depends on you to return books to the shelves. That's important. And then there's after-school safety patrol--you help the smaller children get to the right buses."Kai looked doubtful. "Oh, Mom, almost all the kids take turns doing those little jobs. They don't count. Anybody can do them.""It takes responsible kids to do those things, Kai. I know you'd be greatly missed if you left them for somebody else to do."For dessert that evening, Mom set a plate of her almond bars on the table. When she picked one up and bit into it, she looked puzzled. "What's missing in these?" She took another bite. "Almond!" she exclaimed suddenly. "I forgot to put the almond flavoring in these bars!"Dad laughed. "So you made almond bars without almond," he teased.Mom smiled at Kai. "See what happens when just one little thing is missing? These bars don't need much flavoring, but if you leave it out, everyone will know! The tasks God gives us to do are like that. Even jobs that seem small are important."Dad nodded. "We don't always know why God asks us to do some things and not others, but we need to be faithful no matter what He has us do. God made each one of us and loves us so much He sent Jesus to die for us, and He promises to use the work we do for good. We can trust Him to use whatever tasks He gives us to plant seeds of His love in people's hearts and to prepare us to do bigger things later on." "Right," said Mom. "Now, Kai, I have an important job for you. Help me dish up some ice cream to go with these bars!" -Kathy J. Hoffner

When Kai came home after school, he sat down with a heavy sigh. "What's wrong, Kai?" asked Mom as she added ingredients to the almond bars she was making."I don't seem to be good at anything at school," Kai replied. "I'm not good in sports, so I can't be on the soccer or basketball team. I can't sing, so I can't join the choir. I'm not good at math or science either. Other kids have important things to do, but not me.""What about helping Mr. Brown in the library?" asked Mom. "He depends on you to return books to the shelves. That's important. And then there's after-school safety patrol--you help the smaller children get to the right buses."Kai looked doubtful. "Oh, Mom, almost all the kids take turns doing those little jobs. They don't count. Anybody can do them.""It takes responsible kids to do those things, Kai. I know you'd be greatly missed if you left them for somebody else to do."For dessert that evening, Mom set a plate of her almond bars on the table. When she picked one up and bit into it, she looked puzzled. "What's missing in these?" She took another bite. "Almond!" she exclaimed suddenly. "I forgot to put the almond flavoring in these bars!"Dad laughed. "So you made almond bars without almond," he teased.Mom smiled at Kai. "See what happens when just one little thing is missing? These bars don't need much flavoring, but if you leave it out, everyone will know! The tasks God gives us to do are like that. Even jobs that seem small are important."Dad nodded. "We don't always know why God asks us to do some things and not others, but we need to be faithful no matter what He has us do. God made each one of us and loves us so much He sent Jesus to die for us, and He promises to use the work we do for good. We can trust Him to use whatever tasks He gives us to plant seeds of His love in people's hearts and to prepare us to do bigger things later on." "Right," said Mom. "Now, Kai, I have an important job for you. Help me dish up some ice cream to go with these bars!" -Kathy J. Hoffner

What's Missing?68b41268-3010-4f38-b4b2-a1b08fb9a26eWed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: Priests and the Presbyterate The Catechism moves on from bishops—the episcopacy—to priests in the presbyterate, who share in the bishop’s ministry “in a subordinate degree”, to be “co-workers”. Fr. Mike dives deep into the service-leadership that priests are called to. “[A priest’s] whole life must be configured and must be conformed to Jesus Christ the high priest.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1562-1568. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism moves on from bishops—the episcopacy—to priests in the presbyterate, who share in the bishop’s ministry “in a subordinate degree”, to be “co-workers”. Fr. Mike dives deep into the service-leadership that priests are called to. “[A priest’s] whole life must be configured and must be conformed to Jesus Christ the high priest.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1562-1568. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 214: Priests and the Presbyterate8ce7d01b-de42-4470-b05c-53acb26fd65fWed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: The Redeemer (2023) Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 213: The Redeemer (2023)a2dc73ae-0f3b-45b7-8ff5-9f2319c6814aTue, 01 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: The Redeemer (2023) Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 213: The Redeemer (2023)44a97fcb-2c51-42dc-903a-24cdf9b0e8d1Tue, 01 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: The Redeemer (2023) Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 213: The Redeemer (2023)12dfb828-a45b-4196-b3ee-8915f6a3e862Tue, 01 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: The Redeemer (2023) Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 213: The Redeemer (2023)c6dd73de-6a13-4595-b132-6cf2a4aead44Tue, 01 Aug 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: Bishops and the Episcopacy There are three degrees within the sacrament of Holy Orders: the episcopacy (bishops), the presbyterate (priests), and the diaconate (deacons). The Catechism begins unpacking ordination with the bishops. Fr. Mike speaks on the special role that bishops play in the life of the Church. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1554-1561. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are three degrees within the sacrament of Holy Orders: the episcopacy (bishops), the presbyterate (priests), and the diaconate (deacons). The Catechism begins unpacking ordination with the bishops. Fr. Mike speaks on the special role that bishops play in the life of the Church. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1554-1561. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 213: Bishops and the Episcopacy762637fb-9f1a-4329-9a67-b3b801e04490Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOff the PathGia traced her finger along a pack of gum in her pocket as she and her twin sister Teagan walked down a winding forest trail near their family's cabin. Mom had said they could take a hike if they stayed together and didn't go far. I wish Mom and Dad had let us buy gum when we stopped at the gas station, thought Gia. But their parents hadn't let them buy gum, so the girls snuck some from the shelf into their pockets. It seemed exciting when they did it, but now the gum was bothering Gia's conscience.She sighed and turned her attention to the trail. "Dad says there's a lake just over this little hill. I'll race you there." "Okay," said Teagan. "You're on!" The girls took off running.Gia was so eager to beat Teagan that she flew down the path, never looking down. She cut corners on the curves and often strayed off the trail. Suddenly, her foot hit a rock, and she went sprawling into the leaves and weeds. She felt bruised and shaken as she sat up and looked around. Her knee hurt and was bleeding.When Teagan caught up, she rushed to Gia's side. "Are you okay?" Teagan asked. "What happened?""I guess I got off the path," replied Gia. "My foot hit a rock, and I fell." Teagan looked thoughtful. "Does that remind you of anything? Like last week's Sunday school lesson?""Yeah. It was about getting off the path too," said Gia. "Only our lesson wasn't about straying off a path in the woods. It was about getting off the right path--God's path--by doing things that are wrong and…well, we did that, didn't we?"Teagan nodded. "Has that gum been bothering you too?" "I haven't been able to chew it," Gia said. "It bothers me more than this banged-up knee." She sighed. "Our Sunday school lesson was also about how Jesus forgives us when we sin and helps us get back on the right path. We need to confess what we did to Him.""And to Mom and Dad," said Teagan. "Let's ask them to take us back so we can return the gum. I'd rather get in trouble than feel like this.""Yeah," said Gia. "It's time to get back on the right path."-Karen E. Cogan

Gia traced her finger along a pack of gum in her pocket as she and her twin sister Teagan walked down a winding forest trail near their family's cabin. Mom had said they could take a hike if they stayed together and didn't go far. I wish Mom and Dad had let us buy gum when we stopped at the gas station, thought Gia. But their parents hadn't let them buy gum, so the girls snuck some from the shelf into their pockets. It seemed exciting when they did it, but now the gum was bothering Gia's conscience.She sighed and turned her attention to the trail. "Dad says there's a lake just over this little hill. I'll race you there." "Okay," said Teagan. "You're on!" The girls took off running.Gia was so eager to beat Teagan that she flew down the path, never looking down. She cut corners on the curves and often strayed off the trail. Suddenly, her foot hit a rock, and she went sprawling into the leaves and weeds. She felt bruised and shaken as she sat up and looked around. Her knee hurt and was bleeding.When Teagan caught up, she rushed to Gia's side. "Are you okay?" Teagan asked. "What happened?""I guess I got off the path," replied Gia. "My foot hit a rock, and I fell." Teagan looked thoughtful. "Does that remind you of anything? Like last week's Sunday school lesson?""Yeah. It was about getting off the path too," said Gia. "Only our lesson wasn't about straying off a path in the woods. It was about getting off the right path--God's path--by doing things that are wrong and…well, we did that, didn't we?"Teagan nodded. "Has that gum been bothering you too?" "I haven't been able to chew it," Gia said. "It bothers me more than this banged-up knee." She sighed. "Our Sunday school lesson was also about how Jesus forgives us when we sin and helps us get back on the right path. We need to confess what we did to Him.""And to Mom and Dad," said Teagan. "Let's ask them to take us back so we can return the gum. I'd rather get in trouble than feel like this.""Yeah," said Gia. "It's time to get back on the right path."-Karen E. Cogan

Off the Path345556cb-5736-4950-9085-93c5e5702d07Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOff the PathGia traced her finger along a pack of gum in her pocket as she and her twin sister Teagan walked down a winding forest trail near their family's cabin. Mom had said they could take a hike if they stayed together and didn't go far. I wish Mom and Dad had let us buy gum when we stopped at the gas station, thought Gia. But their parents hadn't let them buy gum, so the girls snuck some from the shelf into their pockets. It seemed exciting when they did it, but now the gum was bothering Gia's conscience.She sighed and turned her attention to the trail. "Dad says there's a lake just over this little hill. I'll race you there." "Okay," said Teagan. "You're on!" The girls took off running.Gia was so eager to beat Teagan that she flew down the path, never looking down. She cut corners on the curves and often strayed off the trail. Suddenly, her foot hit a rock, and she went sprawling into the leaves and weeds. She felt bruised and shaken as she sat up and looked around. Her knee hurt and was bleeding.When Teagan caught up, she rushed to Gia's side. "Are you okay?" Teagan asked. "What happened?""I guess I got off the path," replied Gia. "My foot hit a rock, and I fell." Teagan looked thoughtful. "Does that remind you of anything? Like last week's Sunday school lesson?""Yeah. It was about getting off the path too," said Gia. "Only our lesson wasn't about straying off a path in the woods. It was about getting off the right path--God's path--by doing things that are wrong and…well, we did that, didn't we?"Teagan nodded. "Has that gum been bothering you too?" "I haven't been able to chew it," Gia said. "It bothers me more than this banged-up knee." She sighed. "Our Sunday school lesson was also about how Jesus forgives us when we sin and helps us get back on the right path. We need to confess what we did to Him.""And to Mom and Dad," said Teagan. "Let's ask them to take us back so we can return the gum. I'd rather get in trouble than feel like this.""Yeah," said Gia. "It's time to get back on the right path."-Karen E. Cogan

Gia traced her finger along a pack of gum in her pocket as she and her twin sister Teagan walked down a winding forest trail near their family's cabin. Mom had said they could take a hike if they stayed together and didn't go far. I wish Mom and Dad had let us buy gum when we stopped at the gas station, thought Gia. But their parents hadn't let them buy gum, so the girls snuck some from the shelf into their pockets. It seemed exciting when they did it, but now the gum was bothering Gia's conscience.She sighed and turned her attention to the trail. "Dad says there's a lake just over this little hill. I'll race you there." "Okay," said Teagan. "You're on!" The girls took off running.Gia was so eager to beat Teagan that she flew down the path, never looking down. She cut corners on the curves and often strayed off the trail. Suddenly, her foot hit a rock, and she went sprawling into the leaves and weeds. She felt bruised and shaken as she sat up and looked around. Her knee hurt and was bleeding.When Teagan caught up, she rushed to Gia's side. "Are you okay?" Teagan asked. "What happened?""I guess I got off the path," replied Gia. "My foot hit a rock, and I fell." Teagan looked thoughtful. "Does that remind you of anything? Like last week's Sunday school lesson?""Yeah. It was about getting off the path too," said Gia. "Only our lesson wasn't about straying off a path in the woods. It was about getting off the right path--God's path--by doing things that are wrong and…well, we did that, didn't we?"Teagan nodded. "Has that gum been bothering you too?" "I haven't been able to chew it," Gia said. "It bothers me more than this banged-up knee." She sighed. "Our Sunday school lesson was also about how Jesus forgives us when we sin and helps us get back on the right path. We need to confess what we did to Him.""And to Mom and Dad," said Teagan. "Let's ask them to take us back so we can return the gum. I'd rather get in trouble than feel like this.""Yeah," said Gia. "It's time to get back on the right path."-Karen E. Cogan

Off the Path87c02da4-e711-47dc-b8cd-35802853d81dTue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: Bishops and the Episcopacy There are three degrees within the sacrament of Holy Orders: the episcopacy (bishops), the presbyterate (priests), and the diaconate (deacons). The Catechism begins unpacking ordination with the bishops. Fr. Mike speaks on the special role that bishops play in the life of the Church. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1554-1561. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

There are three degrees within the sacrament of Holy Orders: the episcopacy (bishops), the presbyterate (priests), and the diaconate (deacons). The Catechism begins unpacking ordination with the bishops. Fr. Mike speaks on the special role that bishops play in the life of the Church. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1554-1561. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 213: Bishops and the Episcopacy83e1ff14-2a44-458f-8b39-e207c9646021Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMasculinity, Women, and WorkplacesThere's a tension between gender differences when it comes to the workplace. It's impossible to successfully deny that the differences are real (though many do try), but we're supposed to act is if everyone is the same. How do we do that? Join me in this episode as I explore this issue (translation: ramble and postulate.) This is not an easy issue, but may not be as difficult as some think. We are all different in many many ways. The difference of gender, while profound and significant, is only but one of many ways. The Christian calling is to honor and respect others, even (perhaps especially) those who are different. Be authentic. Be genuine. Be bold and powerful. Be a real Christian man - in every setting

There's a tension between gender differences when it comes to the workplace. It's impossible to successfully deny that the differences are real (though many do try), but we're supposed to act is if everyone is the same. How do we do that? Join me in this episode as I explore this issue (translation: ramble and postulate.) This is not an easy issue, but may not be as difficult as some think. We are all different in many many ways. The difference of gender, while profound and significant, is only but one of many ways. The Christian calling is to honor and respect others, even (perhaps especially) those who are different. Be authentic. Be genuine. Be bold and powerful. Be a real Christian man - in every setting

fullMasculinity, Women, and Workplacese34319b0-3e7e-4c7e-a61d-0564d725b460Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:52:08 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagswill.i.am Opens Up: “I Would Have Had Children 10 Years Ago!!!” Guilt, Shame, Depression, Creativity & ADHD! In this new episode Steven sits down with global superstar Will.i.am. William James Adams Jr., better known by his stage name, Will.i.am began his music career in 1992 when he was only 17 years old and signed with ‘Ruthless Records’. In 1995, Will.i.am’s group ‘the Black Eyed Peas’ was officially formed and released their debut album in 1998. In 2001, Will.i.am released his debut solo album and 2 years later in 2003, the Black Eyed Peas released their third album, ‘Elephunk’. It was with this album that the band started to receive major global attention. Since then Will.i.am has worked as an activist, director of creative innovation at Intel, fashion designer, actor, and coach on ‘The Voice UK’. In this conversation Will.i.am and Steven discuss topics, such as: His childhood in East LA Never having felt poor before he attended private school How creativity is his currency Getting a record deal at 17 years old Why he is living in 2030 His tips to creativity Why hard work is actually relative His thoughts on fatherhood How he uses music to help solve his problems His prediction for a future with AI You can download Will.i.am’s AI-powered messenger app, **‘**FYI’, here: https://bit.ly/3KoTakD Follow Will.i.am: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rOB3yk Twitter: https://bit.ly/44DkrYF TikTok: https://bit.ly/3rPzOyG Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with global superstar Will.i.am. William James Adams Jr., better known by his stage name, Will.i.am began his music career in 1992 when he was only 17 years old and signed with ‘Ruthless Records’. In 1995, Will.i.am’s group ‘the Black Eyed Peas’ was officially formed and released their debut album in 1998. In 2001, Will.i.am released his debut solo album and 2 years later in 2003, the Black Eyed Peas released their third album, ‘Elephunk’. It was with this album that the band started to receive major global attention. Since then Will.i.am has worked as an activist, director of creative innovation at Intel, fashion designer, actor, and coach on ‘The Voice UK’. In this conversation Will.i.am and Steven discuss topics, such as: His childhood in East LA Never having felt poor before he attended private school How creativity is his currency Getting a record deal at 17 years old Why he is living in 2030 His tips to creativity Why hard work is actually relative His thoughts on fatherhood How he uses music to help solve his problems His prediction for a future with AI You can download Will.i.am’s AI-powered messenger app, **‘**FYI’, here: https://bit.ly/3KoTakD Follow Will.i.am: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rOB3yk Twitter: https://bit.ly/44DkrYF TikTok: https://bit.ly/3rPzOyG Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullwill.i.am Opens Up: “I Would Have Had Children 10 Years Ago!!!” Guilt, Shame, Depression, Creativity & ADHD! 9bdcbd8e-ea1a-42a5-8549-72e318c2cebcMon, 31 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +00004850https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: God's Instrument (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 212: God's Instrument (2023)a5cb21c5-b7c8-470e-83bf-578b37a363caMon, 31 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: God's Instrument (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 212: God's Instrument (2023)dc105c02-0abf-4244-8af1-a8cfbc13eb1dMon, 31 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: God's Instrument (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 212: God's Instrument (2023)6a0f37e7-f82d-4351-adcf-1898c1c61343Mon, 31 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: God's Instrument (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 212: God's Instrument (2023)4d9196b1-0c42-4494-b869-1ad372e84fe5Mon, 31 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: In Persona Christi The Catechism unpacks—by way of comparison—the “two participations in the one priesthood of Christ”: the common priesthood of all the faithful and the ministerial (or hierarchical) priesthood of the bishops and priests. Fr. Mike hones in on the ministerial priesthood as a means for Jesus to minister to his Church. His ministers act on his behalf in persona Christi Capitis: in the person of Christ, the Head. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1546-1553. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism unpacks—by way of comparison—the “two participations in the one priesthood of Christ”: the common priesthood of all the faithful and the ministerial (or hierarchical) priesthood of the bishops and priests. Fr. Mike hones in on the ministerial priesthood as a means for Jesus to minister to his Church. His ministers act on his behalf in persona Christi Capitis: in the person of Christ, the Head. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1546-1553. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 212: In Persona Christi 1def2096-a4cc-4f7b-a4e5-ff1b1bc61c03Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Nail and the ToothpickSeveral boys on Diego's street were at it again, making fun of people in the neighborhood. Diego stood there, hating it all, but saying nothing. "Do you get it?" asked one of the boys when Diego didn't laugh at his joke about an elderly woman who lived nearby.Diego swallowed hard. "I have to go." He sighed as he walked away. Why didn't I tell them I don't like how they talk about people? he thought. It's not easy being the only Christian kid in the neighborhood. Diego was so wrapped up in his own thoughts he didn't see Pastor Barros until he smacked right into him. "Oh, sorry!" said Diego."Where are you going in such a hurry?" asked the pastor, who was fixing the fence in his yard."Nowhere--just getting away from the guys." Diego hesitated. "It's really hard to stand up to others all by yourself.""Yes, it is." Pastor Barros took a toothpick from his pocket. "You're like this toothpick. Here--see if you can break it."Diego took the toothpick and broke it easily. "You mean I'm weak--not strong enough to say anything, right?" He sighed. "Yeah, I know I am.""Oh, but look." Pastor Barros took a nail from his toolbox and held it out with another toothpick. "Hold the nail alongside the toothpick and see if you can you break them.""I can't do that!" said Diego. "I'd have to break the nail. That's impossible!""Well," said the pastor, "like I said, you're like a toothpick--but you're like the toothpick with the nail beside it."Diego frowned. "But who's like the nail then? My parents? Or you? I'd feel much stronger with one of you around, but you're not always there.""No," said Pastor Barros, "but Jesus is. Trust Him to help you. He's always there to give you the strength you need to do the right thing and treat others with love and kindness, even when you're the only one doing it."Diego looked at the nail. "Yeah, I guess you're right!""You know, I gave this same lesson to Lucas Cardoso yesterday," said Pastor Barros."Lucas?" asked Diego. "He lives just a few houses down from me."Pastor Barros nodded. "He's having trouble with the other boys too. You see, Lucas thinks he's the only Christian in the neighborhood."-Mary Rose Pearson

Several boys on Diego's street were at it again, making fun of people in the neighborhood. Diego stood there, hating it all, but saying nothing. "Do you get it?" asked one of the boys when Diego didn't laugh at his joke about an elderly woman who lived nearby.Diego swallowed hard. "I have to go." He sighed as he walked away. Why didn't I tell them I don't like how they talk about people? he thought. It's not easy being the only Christian kid in the neighborhood. Diego was so wrapped up in his own thoughts he didn't see Pastor Barros until he smacked right into him. "Oh, sorry!" said Diego."Where are you going in such a hurry?" asked the pastor, who was fixing the fence in his yard."Nowhere--just getting away from the guys." Diego hesitated. "It's really hard to stand up to others all by yourself.""Yes, it is." Pastor Barros took a toothpick from his pocket. "You're like this toothpick. Here--see if you can break it."Diego took the toothpick and broke it easily. "You mean I'm weak--not strong enough to say anything, right?" He sighed. "Yeah, I know I am.""Oh, but look." Pastor Barros took a nail from his toolbox and held it out with another toothpick. "Hold the nail alongside the toothpick and see if you can you break them.""I can't do that!" said Diego. "I'd have to break the nail. That's impossible!""Well," said the pastor, "like I said, you're like a toothpick--but you're like the toothpick with the nail beside it."Diego frowned. "But who's like the nail then? My parents? Or you? I'd feel much stronger with one of you around, but you're not always there.""No," said Pastor Barros, "but Jesus is. Trust Him to help you. He's always there to give you the strength you need to do the right thing and treat others with love and kindness, even when you're the only one doing it."Diego looked at the nail. "Yeah, I guess you're right!""You know, I gave this same lesson to Lucas Cardoso yesterday," said Pastor Barros."Lucas?" asked Diego. "He lives just a few houses down from me."Pastor Barros nodded. "He's having trouble with the other boys too. You see, Lucas thinks he's the only Christian in the neighborhood."-Mary Rose Pearson

The Nail and the Toothpickc4d6e2e1-60d5-4961-9aef-9528c9ef34acMon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Nail and the ToothpickSeveral boys on Diego's street were at it again, making fun of people in the neighborhood. Diego stood there, hating it all, but saying nothing. "Do you get it?" asked one of the boys when Diego didn't laugh at his joke about an elderly woman who lived nearby.Diego swallowed hard. "I have to go." He sighed as he walked away. Why didn't I tell them I don't like how they talk about people? he thought. It's not easy being the only Christian kid in the neighborhood. Diego was so wrapped up in his own thoughts he didn't see Pastor Barros until he smacked right into him. "Oh, sorry!" said Diego."Where are you going in such a hurry?" asked the pastor, who was fixing the fence in his yard."Nowhere--just getting away from the guys." Diego hesitated. "It's really hard to stand up to others all by yourself.""Yes, it is." Pastor Barros took a toothpick from his pocket. "You're like this toothpick. Here--see if you can break it."Diego took the toothpick and broke it easily. "You mean I'm weak--not strong enough to say anything, right?" He sighed. "Yeah, I know I am.""Oh, but look." Pastor Barros took a nail from his toolbox and held it out with another toothpick. "Hold the nail alongside the toothpick and see if you can you break them.""I can't do that!" said Diego. "I'd have to break the nail. That's impossible!""Well," said the pastor, "like I said, you're like a toothpick--but you're like the toothpick with the nail beside it."Diego frowned. "But who's like the nail then? My parents? Or you? I'd feel much stronger with one of you around, but you're not always there.""No," said Pastor Barros, "but Jesus is. Trust Him to help you. He's always there to give you the strength you need to do the right thing and treat others with love and kindness, even when you're the only one doing it."Diego looked at the nail. "Yeah, I guess you're right!""You know, I gave this same lesson to Lucas Cardoso yesterday," said Pastor Barros."Lucas?" asked Diego. "He lives just a few houses down from me."Pastor Barros nodded. "He's having trouble with the other boys too. You see, Lucas thinks he's the only Christian in the neighborhood."-Mary Rose Pearson

Several boys on Diego's street were at it again, making fun of people in the neighborhood. Diego stood there, hating it all, but saying nothing. "Do you get it?" asked one of the boys when Diego didn't laugh at his joke about an elderly woman who lived nearby.Diego swallowed hard. "I have to go." He sighed as he walked away. Why didn't I tell them I don't like how they talk about people? he thought. It's not easy being the only Christian kid in the neighborhood. Diego was so wrapped up in his own thoughts he didn't see Pastor Barros until he smacked right into him. "Oh, sorry!" said Diego."Where are you going in such a hurry?" asked the pastor, who was fixing the fence in his yard."Nowhere--just getting away from the guys." Diego hesitated. "It's really hard to stand up to others all by yourself.""Yes, it is." Pastor Barros took a toothpick from his pocket. "You're like this toothpick. Here--see if you can break it."Diego took the toothpick and broke it easily. "You mean I'm weak--not strong enough to say anything, right?" He sighed. "Yeah, I know I am.""Oh, but look." Pastor Barros took a nail from his toolbox and held it out with another toothpick. "Hold the nail alongside the toothpick and see if you can you break them.""I can't do that!" said Diego. "I'd have to break the nail. That's impossible!""Well," said the pastor, "like I said, you're like a toothpick--but you're like the toothpick with the nail beside it."Diego frowned. "But who's like the nail then? My parents? Or you? I'd feel much stronger with one of you around, but you're not always there.""No," said Pastor Barros, "but Jesus is. Trust Him to help you. He's always there to give you the strength you need to do the right thing and treat others with love and kindness, even when you're the only one doing it."Diego looked at the nail. "Yeah, I guess you're right!""You know, I gave this same lesson to Lucas Cardoso yesterday," said Pastor Barros."Lucas?" asked Diego. "He lives just a few houses down from me."Pastor Barros nodded. "He's having trouble with the other boys too. You see, Lucas thinks he's the only Christian in the neighborhood."-Mary Rose Pearson

The Nail and the Toothpicka4b2bef5-db2a-4344-9617-19e89e1bba33Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: In Persona Christi The Catechism unpacks—by way of comparison—the “two participations in the one priesthood of Christ”: the common priesthood of all the faithful and the ministerial (or hierarchical) priesthood of the bishops and priests. Fr. Mike hones in on the ministerial priesthood as a means for Jesus to minister to his Church. His ministers act on his behalf in persona Christi Capitis: in the person of Christ, the Head. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1546-1553. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Catechism unpacks—by way of comparison—the “two participations in the one priesthood of Christ”: the common priesthood of all the faithful and the ministerial (or hierarchical) priesthood of the bishops and priests. Fr. Mike hones in on the ministerial priesthood as a means for Jesus to minister to his Church. His ministers act on his behalf in persona Christi Capitis: in the person of Christ, the Head. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1546-1553. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 212: In Persona Christi 61ca72ad-c084-47c3-8f7a-d4525357625dMon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: Called by Name (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 211: Called by Name (2023)02dd7af9-5b7d-4c04-9298-ccf1e6420b0dSun, 30 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: Called by Name (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 211: Called by Name (2023)2aeff9eb-e940-4fbb-84e3-7b2e75b50074Sun, 30 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: Called by Name (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 211: Called by Name (2023)ba0cdc5d-ea0d-4e26-9446-6484d8637f6fSun, 30 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: Called by Name (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 211: Called by Name (2023)54d667dd-e899-4553-9e75-623171d33ecdSun, 30 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: The One Priesthood of Christ The priesthood of the Old Covenant among the people of Israel is fulfilled in the one priesthood of Christ. The Catechism compares the Old Testament priesthood, “powerless to bring about salvation,” with the ordained ministry in the New Covenant. Fr. Mike unpacks the reality that there is only one true priest—Jesus Christ. His “priests” on earth are humble ministers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1539-1545. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The priesthood of the Old Covenant among the people of Israel is fulfilled in the one priesthood of Christ. The Catechism compares the Old Testament priesthood, “powerless to bring about salvation,” with the ordained ministry in the New Covenant. Fr. Mike unpacks the reality that there is only one true priest—Jesus Christ. His “priests” on earth are humble ministers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1539-1545. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 211: The One Priesthood of Christ918e8222-f19f-4d56-8a5f-52afb68924c2Sun, 30 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGoodbye, Sparky"Mom! I don't want Sparky to leave!" exclaimed Sarah. "He's part of our family." Sparky was a service dog, and they had been fostering and training him until he was ready to leave and be rehomed. "Please let him stay," Sarah begged. "Why can't we keep him?"Mom gently held her daughter's hand. Sparky's soft brown eyes looked up at them both. He sat down beside them, wagging his tail, sensing they were troubled."I'm sorry, sweetheart, but no, we can't keep him. Sparky is a very special dog with an important job to do. We've been blessed to have him with us, but it's time for him to move on and be a blessing to someone who needs his help. Sarah stormed up to her bedroom. Sparky followed. Hugging him, she sobbed and said, "I'm going to miss you so much. I'll always love you." Then she whispered a prayer. "Dear Jesus, please help me do this." When James, the dog handler in charge, came to collect Sparky the next morning, Sarah's eyes were stinging and red."It's okay to cry," said James. "I know you're heartbroken about losing Sparky. You and your mom have done a wonderful job looking after him. Now, by letting him go, you're helping a blind man who needs him. Sparky will change his life, and you'll be free to foster and train another dog for someone else who needs help."Tears streaming down her face, Sarah waved goodbye to Sparky as he left.Once inside, Mom hugged her. "I'm so proud of you. You've been brave and unselfish. I know how difficult this is for you, but your sacrifice has given a man hope." Mom smiled at her. "That's like what Jesus did for us. He made a much bigger sacrifice when He died on the cross so we could have the hope of eternal life with Him.""I prayed and asked Him to help me do this, and He did," said Sarah. "But it still hurts." She dried her eyes. "Can we pray for Sparky and the blind man?"Mom nodded, and as they prayed, Sarah's heart was at peace. Even though letting go of Sparky was difficult, she knew Jesus would use him to help someone in need.-Cindy Lee

"Mom! I don't want Sparky to leave!" exclaimed Sarah. "He's part of our family." Sparky was a service dog, and they had been fostering and training him until he was ready to leave and be rehomed. "Please let him stay," Sarah begged. "Why can't we keep him?"Mom gently held her daughter's hand. Sparky's soft brown eyes looked up at them both. He sat down beside them, wagging his tail, sensing they were troubled."I'm sorry, sweetheart, but no, we can't keep him. Sparky is a very special dog with an important job to do. We've been blessed to have him with us, but it's time for him to move on and be a blessing to someone who needs his help. Sarah stormed up to her bedroom. Sparky followed. Hugging him, she sobbed and said, "I'm going to miss you so much. I'll always love you." Then she whispered a prayer. "Dear Jesus, please help me do this." When James, the dog handler in charge, came to collect Sparky the next morning, Sarah's eyes were stinging and red."It's okay to cry," said James. "I know you're heartbroken about losing Sparky. You and your mom have done a wonderful job looking after him. Now, by letting him go, you're helping a blind man who needs him. Sparky will change his life, and you'll be free to foster and train another dog for someone else who needs help."Tears streaming down her face, Sarah waved goodbye to Sparky as he left.Once inside, Mom hugged her. "I'm so proud of you. You've been brave and unselfish. I know how difficult this is for you, but your sacrifice has given a man hope." Mom smiled at her. "That's like what Jesus did for us. He made a much bigger sacrifice when He died on the cross so we could have the hope of eternal life with Him.""I prayed and asked Him to help me do this, and He did," said Sarah. "But it still hurts." She dried her eyes. "Can we pray for Sparky and the blind man?"Mom nodded, and as they prayed, Sarah's heart was at peace. Even though letting go of Sparky was difficult, she knew Jesus would use him to help someone in need.-Cindy Lee

Goodbye, Sparky9f657d5f-8efa-4858-9892-9334539a915eSun, 30 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGoodbye, Sparky"Mom! I don't want Sparky to leave!" exclaimed Sarah. "He's part of our family." Sparky was a service dog, and they had been fostering and training him until he was ready to leave and be rehomed. "Please let him stay," Sarah begged. "Why can't we keep him?"Mom gently held her daughter's hand. Sparky's soft brown eyes looked up at them both. He sat down beside them, wagging his tail, sensing they were troubled."I'm sorry, sweetheart, but no, we can't keep him. Sparky is a very special dog with an important job to do. We've been blessed to have him with us, but it's time for him to move on and be a blessing to someone who needs his help. Sarah stormed up to her bedroom. Sparky followed. Hugging him, she sobbed and said, "I'm going to miss you so much. I'll always love you." Then she whispered a prayer. "Dear Jesus, please help me do this." When James, the dog handler in charge, came to collect Sparky the next morning, Sarah's eyes were stinging and red."It's okay to cry," said James. "I know you're heartbroken about losing Sparky. You and your mom have done a wonderful job looking after him. Now, by letting him go, you're helping a blind man who needs him. Sparky will change his life, and you'll be free to foster and train another dog for someone else who needs help."Tears streaming down her face, Sarah waved goodbye to Sparky as he left.Once inside, Mom hugged her. "I'm so proud of you. You've been brave and unselfish. I know how difficult this is for you, but your sacrifice has given a man hope." Mom smiled at her. "That's like what Jesus did for us. He made a much bigger sacrifice when He died on the cross so we could have the hope of eternal life with Him.""I prayed and asked Him to help me do this, and He did," said Sarah. "But it still hurts." She dried her eyes. "Can we pray for Sparky and the blind man?"Mom nodded, and as they prayed, Sarah's heart was at peace. Even though letting go of Sparky was difficult, she knew Jesus would use him to help someone in need.-Cindy Lee

"Mom! I don't want Sparky to leave!" exclaimed Sarah. "He's part of our family." Sparky was a service dog, and they had been fostering and training him until he was ready to leave and be rehomed. "Please let him stay," Sarah begged. "Why can't we keep him?"Mom gently held her daughter's hand. Sparky's soft brown eyes looked up at them both. He sat down beside them, wagging his tail, sensing they were troubled."I'm sorry, sweetheart, but no, we can't keep him. Sparky is a very special dog with an important job to do. We've been blessed to have him with us, but it's time for him to move on and be a blessing to someone who needs his help. Sarah stormed up to her bedroom. Sparky followed. Hugging him, she sobbed and said, "I'm going to miss you so much. I'll always love you." Then she whispered a prayer. "Dear Jesus, please help me do this." When James, the dog handler in charge, came to collect Sparky the next morning, Sarah's eyes were stinging and red."It's okay to cry," said James. "I know you're heartbroken about losing Sparky. You and your mom have done a wonderful job looking after him. Now, by letting him go, you're helping a blind man who needs him. Sparky will change his life, and you'll be free to foster and train another dog for someone else who needs help."Tears streaming down her face, Sarah waved goodbye to Sparky as he left.Once inside, Mom hugged her. "I'm so proud of you. You've been brave and unselfish. I know how difficult this is for you, but your sacrifice has given a man hope." Mom smiled at her. "That's like what Jesus did for us. He made a much bigger sacrifice when He died on the cross so we could have the hope of eternal life with Him.""I prayed and asked Him to help me do this, and He did," said Sarah. "But it still hurts." She dried her eyes. "Can we pray for Sparky and the blind man?"Mom nodded, and as they prayed, Sarah's heart was at peace. Even though letting go of Sparky was difficult, she knew Jesus would use him to help someone in need.-Cindy Lee

Goodbye, Sparkyf53debe4-9f1c-4458-98d3-5ceb8886fb71Sun, 30 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: The One Priesthood of Christ The priesthood of the Old Covenant among the people of Israel is fulfilled in the one priesthood of Christ. The Catechism compares the Old Testament priesthood, “powerless to bring about salvation,” with the ordained ministry in the New Covenant. Fr. Mike unpacks the reality that there is only one true priest—Jesus Christ. His “priests” on earth are humble ministers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1539-1545. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The priesthood of the Old Covenant among the people of Israel is fulfilled in the one priesthood of Christ. The Catechism compares the Old Testament priesthood, “powerless to bring about salvation,” with the ordained ministry in the New Covenant. Fr. Mike unpacks the reality that there is only one true priest—Jesus Christ. His “priests” on earth are humble ministers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1539-1545. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 211: The One Priesthood of Christe8ad21c7-2824-4f25-99c9-15f625311a96Sun, 30 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7/30/23 Parabellum: This Battle Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Observe. Orient. Decide. Act. When we are faced with the challenges and obstacles of following Christ, it is easy to become overwhelmed. But we do not have to solve all of the potential issues. We are simply called to face this problem and take the next step.Mass Readings from July 30, 2023:1 Kings 3:5, 7-12Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 13:44-52

Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Observe. Orient. Decide. Act. When we are faced with the challenges and obstacles of following Christ, it is easy to become overwhelmed. But we do not have to solve all of the potential issues. We are simply called to face this problem and take the next step.Mass Readings from July 30, 2023:1 Kings 3:5, 7-12Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 13:44-52

full7/30/23 Parabellum: This Battleb16170da-add5-4892-8191-41aea649adaaSat, 29 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7/30/23 Parabellum: This Battle Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Observe. Orient. Decide. Act. When we are faced with the challenges and obstacles of following Christ, it is easy to become overwhelmed. But we do not have to solve all of the potential issues. We are simply called to face this problem and take the next step.Mass Readings from July 30, 2023:1 Kings 3:5, 7-12Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 13:44-52

Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Observe. Orient. Decide. Act. When we are faced with the challenges and obstacles of following Christ, it is easy to become overwhelmed. But we do not have to solve all of the potential issues. We are simply called to face this problem and take the next step.Mass Readings from July 30, 2023:1 Kings 3:5, 7-12Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 13:44-52

full7/30/23 Parabellum: This Battle3f1c0a92-e054-4033-9fd8-73007e2591dfSat, 29 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7/30/23 Parabellum: This Battle Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Observe. Orient. Decide. Act. When we are faced with the challenges and obstacles of following Christ, it is easy to become overwhelmed. But we do not have to solve all of the potential issues. We are simply called to face this problem and take the next step.Mass Readings from July 30, 2023:1 Kings 3:5, 7-12Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 13:44-52

Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Observe. Orient. Decide. Act. When we are faced with the challenges and obstacles of following Christ, it is easy to become overwhelmed. But we do not have to solve all of the potential issues. We are simply called to face this problem and take the next step.Mass Readings from July 30, 2023:1 Kings 3:5, 7-12Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 13:44-52

full7/30/23 Parabellum: This Battle7a0d83cd-aa24-4963-bffb-a8af9238f4a4Sat, 29 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2023) Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2023)26d7a706-7d9c-4073-9547-506e01332f7fSat, 29 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2023) Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2023)32b38e12-0781-40f0-a1d0-d4a8a23516adSat, 29 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2023) Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2023)f1495cf4-9a8b-48ca-924d-2abf21a5db86Sat, 29 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2023) Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2023)974675b6-b351-434d-998b-174f369d70e6Sat, 29 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: The Sacrament of Holy Orders The Catechism enters Chapter Three on the “Sacraments at the Service of Communion” which include both Holy Orders and Matrimony. As it introduces the sacrament of Holy Orders, Fr. Mike reminds us that every vocation is a gift, and that—no matter what state of life we are in or have been called to—we should read this chapter with an open heart and a grateful spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1533-1538. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism enters Chapter Three on the “Sacraments at the Service of Communion” which include both Holy Orders and Matrimony. As it introduces the sacrament of Holy Orders, Fr. Mike reminds us that every vocation is a gift, and that—no matter what state of life we are in or have been called to—we should read this chapter with an open heart and a grateful spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1533-1538. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 210: The Sacrament of Holy Orders32faa98c-ae62-452b-8405-9616f7043dedSat, 29 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPine ConesA big nose blew a gust of air into the side of Torin's head, and he turned and patted his grandparents' horse Firefly on the head before continuing to brush her glossy brown coat. He was glad his parents had let him come to Wyoming to help with the chores on the ranch for a while, after everything that had happened. In late May, his grandmother got sick and had to go to the hospital. Then one day when Grandpa was going to see her, another car crashed into his. Grandpa wasn't hurt, but the car was totally wrecked. That same week, a pine tree behind the stables had been struck by lightning and burned down.Torin finished brushing Firefly and sent her out to the pasture. He thought about asking Grandpa if he wanted to go horseback riding later that day, but Grandpa always seemed tired from taking care of Grandma, who was home now and in bed most of the time. Grandpa would probably want to go to bed early so he wouldn't be tired at church in the morning. I don't see how they can still trust God after everything that's happened to them, Torin thought. "Care to take a walk?" asked Grandpa after church the next day."Sure," said Torin. As they passed the remains of the tree that had burned, Torin pointed to the ground. "Look! Some of the pine cones don't even look burned."Grandpa picked one up. "That tree was a lodgepole pine," he told Torin. "This kind of cone only opens when it's exposed to a great deal of heat. A fire seems like a bad thing, but there will soon be new trees growing because of it." Grandpa smiled. "Through His marvelous handiwork, God ensures that even a fire will result in something good.""I didn't know God made pine cones like that," said Torin."He sure did." Grandpa handed the pine cone to Torin. "It's been a rough summer for us. Sometimes it's easy to get discouraged, but when I look at these pine cones, I'm comforted. I know God can bring good out of the fiery trials we face. He cares for us, Torin, and He won't let anything we experience go to waste. He can use the hard things that happen in our lives to help us grow to be more like Jesus and remind us of the hope and joy we have in Him."-Linda Weddle

A big nose blew a gust of air into the side of Torin's head, and he turned and patted his grandparents' horse Firefly on the head before continuing to brush her glossy brown coat. He was glad his parents had let him come to Wyoming to help with the chores on the ranch for a while, after everything that had happened. In late May, his grandmother got sick and had to go to the hospital. Then one day when Grandpa was going to see her, another car crashed into his. Grandpa wasn't hurt, but the car was totally wrecked. That same week, a pine tree behind the stables had been struck by lightning and burned down.Torin finished brushing Firefly and sent her out to the pasture. He thought about asking Grandpa if he wanted to go horseback riding later that day, but Grandpa always seemed tired from taking care of Grandma, who was home now and in bed most of the time. Grandpa would probably want to go to bed early so he wouldn't be tired at church in the morning. I don't see how they can still trust God after everything that's happened to them, Torin thought. "Care to take a walk?" asked Grandpa after church the next day."Sure," said Torin. As they passed the remains of the tree that had burned, Torin pointed to the ground. "Look! Some of the pine cones don't even look burned."Grandpa picked one up. "That tree was a lodgepole pine," he told Torin. "This kind of cone only opens when it's exposed to a great deal of heat. A fire seems like a bad thing, but there will soon be new trees growing because of it." Grandpa smiled. "Through His marvelous handiwork, God ensures that even a fire will result in something good.""I didn't know God made pine cones like that," said Torin."He sure did." Grandpa handed the pine cone to Torin. "It's been a rough summer for us. Sometimes it's easy to get discouraged, but when I look at these pine cones, I'm comforted. I know God can bring good out of the fiery trials we face. He cares for us, Torin, and He won't let anything we experience go to waste. He can use the hard things that happen in our lives to help us grow to be more like Jesus and remind us of the hope and joy we have in Him."-Linda Weddle

Pine Cones8989b3ff-3d94-45d9-9612-9dedfb0aa1a0Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPine ConesA big nose blew a gust of air into the side of Torin's head, and he turned and patted his grandparents' horse Firefly on the head before continuing to brush her glossy brown coat. He was glad his parents had let him come to Wyoming to help with the chores on the ranch for a while, after everything that had happened. In late May, his grandmother got sick and had to go to the hospital. Then one day when Grandpa was going to see her, another car crashed into his. Grandpa wasn't hurt, but the car was totally wrecked. That same week, a pine tree behind the stables had been struck by lightning and burned down.Torin finished brushing Firefly and sent her out to the pasture. He thought about asking Grandpa if he wanted to go horseback riding later that day, but Grandpa always seemed tired from taking care of Grandma, who was home now and in bed most of the time. Grandpa would probably want to go to bed early so he wouldn't be tired at church in the morning. I don't see how they can still trust God after everything that's happened to them, Torin thought. "Care to take a walk?" asked Grandpa after church the next day."Sure," said Torin. As they passed the remains of the tree that had burned, Torin pointed to the ground. "Look! Some of the pine cones don't even look burned."Grandpa picked one up. "That tree was a lodgepole pine," he told Torin. "This kind of cone only opens when it's exposed to a great deal of heat. A fire seems like a bad thing, but there will soon be new trees growing because of it." Grandpa smiled. "Through His marvelous handiwork, God ensures that even a fire will result in something good.""I didn't know God made pine cones like that," said Torin."He sure did." Grandpa handed the pine cone to Torin. "It's been a rough summer for us. Sometimes it's easy to get discouraged, but when I look at these pine cones, I'm comforted. I know God can bring good out of the fiery trials we face. He cares for us, Torin, and He won't let anything we experience go to waste. He can use the hard things that happen in our lives to help us grow to be more like Jesus and remind us of the hope and joy we have in Him."-Linda Weddle

A big nose blew a gust of air into the side of Torin's head, and he turned and patted his grandparents' horse Firefly on the head before continuing to brush her glossy brown coat. He was glad his parents had let him come to Wyoming to help with the chores on the ranch for a while, after everything that had happened. In late May, his grandmother got sick and had to go to the hospital. Then one day when Grandpa was going to see her, another car crashed into his. Grandpa wasn't hurt, but the car was totally wrecked. That same week, a pine tree behind the stables had been struck by lightning and burned down.Torin finished brushing Firefly and sent her out to the pasture. He thought about asking Grandpa if he wanted to go horseback riding later that day, but Grandpa always seemed tired from taking care of Grandma, who was home now and in bed most of the time. Grandpa would probably want to go to bed early so he wouldn't be tired at church in the morning. I don't see how they can still trust God after everything that's happened to them, Torin thought. "Care to take a walk?" asked Grandpa after church the next day."Sure," said Torin. As they passed the remains of the tree that had burned, Torin pointed to the ground. "Look! Some of the pine cones don't even look burned."Grandpa picked one up. "That tree was a lodgepole pine," he told Torin. "This kind of cone only opens when it's exposed to a great deal of heat. A fire seems like a bad thing, but there will soon be new trees growing because of it." Grandpa smiled. "Through His marvelous handiwork, God ensures that even a fire will result in something good.""I didn't know God made pine cones like that," said Torin."He sure did." Grandpa handed the pine cone to Torin. "It's been a rough summer for us. Sometimes it's easy to get discouraged, but when I look at these pine cones, I'm comforted. I know God can bring good out of the fiery trials we face. He cares for us, Torin, and He won't let anything we experience go to waste. He can use the hard things that happen in our lives to help us grow to be more like Jesus and remind us of the hope and joy we have in Him."-Linda Weddle

Pine Cones36868e71-8414-4793-bde2-7553e7024f63Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: The Sacrament of Holy Orders The Catechism enters Chapter Three on the “Sacraments at the Service of Communion” which include both Holy Orders and Matrimony. As it introduces the sacrament of Holy Orders, Fr. Mike reminds us that every vocation is a gift, and that—no matter what state of life we are in or have been called to—we should read this chapter with an open heart and a grateful spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1533-1538. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism enters Chapter Three on the “Sacraments at the Service of Communion” which include both Holy Orders and Matrimony. As it introduces the sacrament of Holy Orders, Fr. Mike reminds us that every vocation is a gift, and that—no matter what state of life we are in or have been called to—we should read this chapter with an open heart and a grateful spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1533-1538. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 210: The Sacrament of Holy Orders50a35a95-6c67-4fd1-aa29-c10a681f1b27Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGet To Know Us | Girls Gone Bible GGB gangganggang!!! We love you so much. This weeks episode starts out with us reading a story from Chapter 7 in the book of Luke like a little Bible study. "Moral of the story, don't be arrogant." Then we answer some of your guys questions from our "get to know us poll." We always have the most fun with you:) love you so much, see you next week God bless you &amp; Jesus love you -Ang &amp; Ari  if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

GGB gangganggang!!! We love you so much. This weeks episode starts out with us reading a story from Chapter 7 in the book of Luke like a little Bible study. "Moral of the story, don't be arrogant." Then we answer some of your guys questions from our "get to know us poll." We always have the most fun with you:) love you so much, see you next week God bless you &amp; Jesus love you -Ang &amp; Ari  if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

fullGet To Know Us | Girls Gone Bibled73b88a5-c8d9-4cd8-b903-8306396fce2bFri, 28 Jul 2023 17:36:08 +00002964https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 120: The ONE Skill, We Can All Learn, That 95% of Millionaires Have!: Alex HormoziIn this moment the entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist Alex Hormozi gives his best advice for becoming a millionaire. According to Alex there are many ways to reach this level of success, but it is dependent upon the person on which path they want to take to become a millionaire. This can either come from creating a business around a core skill or working with other people to combine their skills into a unified organisation. Alex believes that one of the keys to personal development and success is the idea of skill stacking. This is the adding of different skills on top of an original skill, until you reach a level of having a completely unique and valuable skillset. Listen to the full episode here -  https://g2ul0.app.link/TIVYc9ZjNu Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Alex: https://www.instagram.com/hormozi/ https://www.youtube.com/@AlexHormozi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment the entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist Alex Hormozi gives his best advice for becoming a millionaire. According to Alex there are many ways to reach this level of success, but it is dependent upon the person on which path they want to take to become a millionaire. This can either come from creating a business around a core skill or working with other people to combine their skills into a unified organisation. Alex believes that one of the keys to personal development and success is the idea of skill stacking. This is the adding of different skills on top of an original skill, until you reach a level of having a completely unique and valuable skillset. Listen to the full episode here -  https://g2ul0.app.link/TIVYc9ZjNu Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Alex: https://www.instagram.com/hormozi/ https://www.youtube.com/@AlexHormozi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 120: The ONE Skill, We Can All Learn, That 95% of Millionaires Have!: Alex Hormozi85eda709-90fc-4839-8de7-a764c6d99235Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000674https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: God Comforts His People (2023) Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 209: God Comforts His People (2023)1259efa1-617d-4916-a740-a0b7ecb7171aFri, 28 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: God Comforts His People (2023) Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 209: God Comforts His People (2023)86b940ab-144f-41be-96e9-f93a4328927cFri, 28 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: God Comforts His People (2023) Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 209: God Comforts His People (2023)b3d3d843-daad-4337-a12f-aa4f89461c99Fri, 28 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: God Comforts His People (2023) Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 209: God Comforts His People (2023)1a757c36-cddc-48c5-95dc-f627950173deFri, 28 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: Summary of the Anointing of the Sick This summary of the Catechism’s teaching about the Anointing of the Sick is concise and rich. This holy anointing brings us hope and courage as we endure illness and the difficulties of old age. While we pray for healing of body and soul, this sacrament also prepares us for death. Fr. Mike ends this episode by explaining three practices of the Church that help her members prepare for death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1526-1532. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

This summary of the Catechism’s teaching about the Anointing of the Sick is concise and rich. This holy anointing brings us hope and courage as we endure illness and the difficulties of old age. While we pray for healing of body and soul, this sacrament also prepares us for death. Fr. Mike ends this episode by explaining three practices of the Church that help her members prepare for death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1526-1532. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 209: Summary of the Anointing of the Sick6154a7ec-6618-4062-b4a9-204d818a1050Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpoiler AlertBecca and her mom sat on the back porch, reading and drinking iced tea."I just finished my third mystery!" Becca closed her book with a smile. "I love reading mysteries and trying to guess the endings. I'm pretty good at it.""I like mysteries too." Mom grinned at Becca. "My favorite mystery book is the Bible!"Becca gave her a strange look. "The Bible isn't a mystery, Mom."Mom laughed. "Sure it is! A mystery is something hidden being revealed, right?""Yeah, but you usually don't find out who did it until the end."Mom took a sip of her tea. "In the Old Testament, God told His people He would send a Savior to save the world from sin and all the bad stuff that happens because of it. Though we get clues about Him all throughout the Old Testament, that Savior isn't revealed until the New Testament. Then we meet Jesus, God's Son.""Well, maybe you're right. If someone reads the Bible from the very beginning, and they don't already know who the hero is, they'll probably be surprised!" "Whoever wants to solve the mystery of life should read this book." Mom held up her Bible. "It reveals the answer to that mystery--Jesus. It tells us why the world is the way it is and what God is doing to fix it. But, for those who don't know about Jesus and how He died and rose again to save them, life won't make sense and will remain a mystery.""Henry, a boy in my class, told everyone there's no such thing as life after death," said Becca. "He said people just turn back to dirt after they die. That might have made sense to me if I didn't already know about Jesus."Mom nodded. "Unfortunately, many people don't know the answer to the mystery. They believe this world is all there is. It's up to us to give them a spoiler alert and point them to the answer God gives us in the Bible." "I'll try to do that with Henry." Becca pointed to the Bible her mom held in her lap. "I love mysteries, but I'm glad I already know the ending to that book. Otherwise, life would be pretty scary!" -Bonnie Carr

Becca and her mom sat on the back porch, reading and drinking iced tea."I just finished my third mystery!" Becca closed her book with a smile. "I love reading mysteries and trying to guess the endings. I'm pretty good at it.""I like mysteries too." Mom grinned at Becca. "My favorite mystery book is the Bible!"Becca gave her a strange look. "The Bible isn't a mystery, Mom."Mom laughed. "Sure it is! A mystery is something hidden being revealed, right?""Yeah, but you usually don't find out who did it until the end."Mom took a sip of her tea. "In the Old Testament, God told His people He would send a Savior to save the world from sin and all the bad stuff that happens because of it. Though we get clues about Him all throughout the Old Testament, that Savior isn't revealed until the New Testament. Then we meet Jesus, God's Son.""Well, maybe you're right. If someone reads the Bible from the very beginning, and they don't already know who the hero is, they'll probably be surprised!" "Whoever wants to solve the mystery of life should read this book." Mom held up her Bible. "It reveals the answer to that mystery--Jesus. It tells us why the world is the way it is and what God is doing to fix it. But, for those who don't know about Jesus and how He died and rose again to save them, life won't make sense and will remain a mystery.""Henry, a boy in my class, told everyone there's no such thing as life after death," said Becca. "He said people just turn back to dirt after they die. That might have made sense to me if I didn't already know about Jesus."Mom nodded. "Unfortunately, many people don't know the answer to the mystery. They believe this world is all there is. It's up to us to give them a spoiler alert and point them to the answer God gives us in the Bible." "I'll try to do that with Henry." Becca pointed to the Bible her mom held in her lap. "I love mysteries, but I'm glad I already know the ending to that book. Otherwise, life would be pretty scary!" -Bonnie Carr

Spoiler Alert0797e7be-bc66-4bac-8df3-2dfcb1aaf795Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpoiler AlertBecca and her mom sat on the back porch, reading and drinking iced tea."I just finished my third mystery!" Becca closed her book with a smile. "I love reading mysteries and trying to guess the endings. I'm pretty good at it.""I like mysteries too." Mom grinned at Becca. "My favorite mystery book is the Bible!"Becca gave her a strange look. "The Bible isn't a mystery, Mom."Mom laughed. "Sure it is! A mystery is something hidden being revealed, right?""Yeah, but you usually don't find out who did it until the end."Mom took a sip of her tea. "In the Old Testament, God told His people He would send a Savior to save the world from sin and all the bad stuff that happens because of it. Though we get clues about Him all throughout the Old Testament, that Savior isn't revealed until the New Testament. Then we meet Jesus, God's Son.""Well, maybe you're right. If someone reads the Bible from the very beginning, and they don't already know who the hero is, they'll probably be surprised!" "Whoever wants to solve the mystery of life should read this book." Mom held up her Bible. "It reveals the answer to that mystery--Jesus. It tells us why the world is the way it is and what God is doing to fix it. But, for those who don't know about Jesus and how He died and rose again to save them, life won't make sense and will remain a mystery.""Henry, a boy in my class, told everyone there's no such thing as life after death," said Becca. "He said people just turn back to dirt after they die. That might have made sense to me if I didn't already know about Jesus."Mom nodded. "Unfortunately, many people don't know the answer to the mystery. They believe this world is all there is. It's up to us to give them a spoiler alert and point them to the answer God gives us in the Bible." "I'll try to do that with Henry." Becca pointed to the Bible her mom held in her lap. "I love mysteries, but I'm glad I already know the ending to that book. Otherwise, life would be pretty scary!" -Bonnie Carr

Becca and her mom sat on the back porch, reading and drinking iced tea."I just finished my third mystery!" Becca closed her book with a smile. "I love reading mysteries and trying to guess the endings. I'm pretty good at it.""I like mysteries too." Mom grinned at Becca. "My favorite mystery book is the Bible!"Becca gave her a strange look. "The Bible isn't a mystery, Mom."Mom laughed. "Sure it is! A mystery is something hidden being revealed, right?""Yeah, but you usually don't find out who did it until the end."Mom took a sip of her tea. "In the Old Testament, God told His people He would send a Savior to save the world from sin and all the bad stuff that happens because of it. Though we get clues about Him all throughout the Old Testament, that Savior isn't revealed until the New Testament. Then we meet Jesus, God's Son.""Well, maybe you're right. If someone reads the Bible from the very beginning, and they don't already know who the hero is, they'll probably be surprised!" "Whoever wants to solve the mystery of life should read this book." Mom held up her Bible. "It reveals the answer to that mystery--Jesus. It tells us why the world is the way it is and what God is doing to fix it. But, for those who don't know about Jesus and how He died and rose again to save them, life won't make sense and will remain a mystery.""Henry, a boy in my class, told everyone there's no such thing as life after death," said Becca. "He said people just turn back to dirt after they die. That might have made sense to me if I didn't already know about Jesus."Mom nodded. "Unfortunately, many people don't know the answer to the mystery. They believe this world is all there is. It's up to us to give them a spoiler alert and point them to the answer God gives us in the Bible." "I'll try to do that with Henry." Becca pointed to the Bible her mom held in her lap. "I love mysteries, but I'm glad I already know the ending to that book. Otherwise, life would be pretty scary!" -Bonnie Carr

Spoiler Alertcc5fae5c-a96e-4ca7-abdf-981e6f01bd59Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: Summary of the Anointing of the Sick This summary of the Catechism’s teaching about the Anointing of the Sick is concise and rich. This holy anointing brings us hope and courage as we endure illness and the difficulties of old age. While we pray for healing of body and soul, this sacrament also prepares us for death. Fr. Mike ends this episode by explaining three practices of the Church that help her members prepare for death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1526-1532. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

This summary of the Catechism’s teaching about the Anointing of the Sick is concise and rich. This holy anointing brings us hope and courage as we endure illness and the difficulties of old age. While we pray for healing of body and soul, this sacrament also prepares us for death. Fr. Mike ends this episode by explaining three practices of the Church that help her members prepare for death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1526-1532. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 209: Summary of the Anointing of the Sick0155cc3f-d7a7-4653-af3c-0f0825c53b80Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat REAL Faith Looks Like We must place our faith in Christ in order to allow him to save us. But what does it actually mean to have faith? What does it look like? Does it mean you just &quot;agree&quot; with everything Jesus and his Church say? Or is it deeper than that? Today, Fr. Mike draws a sharp distinction between faith and mere &quot;agreement&quot;, and calls us to a more radical trust in our savior.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We must place our faith in Christ in order to allow him to save us. But what does it actually mean to have faith? What does it look like? Does it mean you just &quot;agree&quot; with everything Jesus and his Church say? Or is it deeper than that? Today, Fr. Mike draws a sharp distinction between faith and mere &quot;agreement&quot;, and calls us to a more radical trust in our savior.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat REAL Faith Looks Likea1dc1c4d-f525-4556-9ebc-a90af7b9def7Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat REAL Faith Looks Like We must place our faith in Christ in order to allow him to save us. But what does it actually mean to have faith? What does it look like? Does it mean you just &quot;agree&quot; with everything Jesus and his Church say? Or is it deeper than that? Today, Fr. Mike draws a sharp distinction between faith and mere &quot;agreement&quot;, and calls us to a more radical trust in our savior.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We must place our faith in Christ in order to allow him to save us. But what does it actually mean to have faith? What does it look like? Does it mean you just &quot;agree&quot; with everything Jesus and his Church say? Or is it deeper than that? Today, Fr. Mike draws a sharp distinction between faith and mere &quot;agreement&quot;, and calls us to a more radical trust in our savior.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat REAL Faith Looks Like668a033e-267b-4f31-be3a-954f7b7daa2bThu, 27 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#825 - Psalms 84 – PilgrimageThis episode is part 63 in a study of the book of psalms. In Psalm 85 we get images of heaven and a pilgrimage to get there as the psalmist decides "Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere" Psalm 84 New International Version Psalm 84[a] For the director of music. According to gittith.[b] Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. 1 How lovely is your dwelling place,    Lord Almighty!2 My soul yearns, even faints,    for the courts of the Lord;my heart and my flesh cry out    for the living God.3 Even the sparrow has found a home,    and the swallow a nest for herself,    where she may have her young—a place near your altar,    Lord Almighty, my King and my God.4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house;    they are ever praising you.[c] 5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,    whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.6 As they pass through the Valley of Baka,    they make it a place of springs;    the autumn rains also cover it with pools.[d]7 They go from strength to strength,    till each appears before God in Zion. 8 Hear my prayer, Lord God Almighty;    listen to me, God of Jacob.9 Look on our shield,[e] O God;    look with favor on your anointed one. 10 Better is one day in your courts    than a thousand elsewhere;I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God    than dwell in the tents of the wicked.11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield;    the Lord bestows favor and honor;no good thing does he withhold    from those whose walk is blameless. 12 Lord Almighty,    blessed is the one who trusts in you. Footnotes Psalm 84:1 In Hebrew texts 84:1-12 is numbered 84:2-13.Psalm 84:1 Title: Probably a musical termPsalm 84:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 8.Psalm 84:6 Or blessingsPsalm 84:9 Or sovereign https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+84&amp;version=NIV Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 63 in a study of the book of psalms. In Psalm 85 we get images of heaven and a pilgrimage to get there as the psalmist decides "Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere" Psalm 84 New International Version Psalm 84[a] For the director of music. According to gittith.[b] Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. 1 How lovely is your dwelling place,    Lord Almighty!2 My soul yearns, even faints,    for the courts of the Lord;my heart and my flesh cry out    for the living God.3 Even the sparrow has found a home,    and the swallow a nest for herself,    where she may have her young—a place near your altar,    Lord Almighty, my King and my God.4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house;    they are ever praising you.[c] 5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,    whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.6 As they pass through the Valley of Baka,    they make it a place of springs;    the autumn rains also cover it with pools.[d]7 They go from strength to strength,    till each appears before God in Zion. 8 Hear my prayer, Lord God Almighty;    listen to me, God of Jacob.9 Look on our shield,[e] O God;    look with favor on your anointed one. 10 Better is one day in your courts    than a thousand elsewhere;I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God    than dwell in the tents of the wicked.11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield;    the Lord bestows favor and honor;no good thing does he withhold    from those whose walk is blameless. 12 Lord Almighty,    blessed is the one who trusts in you. Footnotes Psalm 84:1 In Hebrew texts 84:1-12 is numbered 84:2-13.Psalm 84:1 Title: Probably a musical termPsalm 84:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 8.Psalm 84:6 Or blessingsPsalm 84:9 Or sovereign https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+84&amp;version=NIV Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#825 - Psalms 84 – Pilgrimagec556eb4a-7992-444c-bc4f-3da625c0ed35Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:30:00 +0000597https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAn Angry Policeman, Addictions, and Demonic OppressionIn this episode, we speak with Jordan Burke, a former policeman, who in seeking justice fell into bitterness, resentment, and anger. This propelled him into addictions, the loss of his daughter, and the realization that his life was unhinged. His powerful conversion story brings up conversations of God's mercy, physical healing, spiritual healing, and the pathway forward as a better man. We discuss doing the harder thing no matter the cost. Jordan's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dothe_harderthing Avila Institute - https://avila-institute.org Spiritual Direction - https://spiritualdirection.com Subscribe to the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com 🔴 Join the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Catholic Gentleman+ is now Live! Get exclusive content, including monthly videos from guest experts, daily saint quotes, monthly prayer, and ascetical challenges to make you a better, holier, man! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we speak with Jordan Burke, a former policeman, who in seeking justice fell into bitterness, resentment, and anger. This propelled him into addictions, the loss of his daughter, and the realization that his life was unhinged. His powerful conversion story brings up conversations of God's mercy, physical healing, spiritual healing, and the pathway forward as a better man. We discuss doing the harder thing no matter the cost. Jordan's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dothe_harderthing Avila Institute - https://avila-institute.org Spiritual Direction - https://spiritualdirection.com Subscribe to the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com 🔴 Join the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Catholic Gentleman+ is now Live! Get exclusive content, including monthly videos from guest experts, daily saint quotes, monthly prayer, and ascetical challenges to make you a better, holier, man! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAn Angry Policeman, Addictions, and Demonic Oppression14a3d743-bd90-4080-9a08-51fb97813682Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:05:00 +00003542https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShocking TRUE Story: “I Lost Both Of My Legs Because Of A Tampon” (Health Warning) - Lauren Wasser In this new episode Steven sits down with model, Toxic Shock Syndrome survivor and activist Lauren Wasser. Lauren was born into a family of models and started modelling at just 2 months old. She was beginning to make a name for herself in the modelling industry when at 24 years old she contracted Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) from a tampon. TSS is a life-threatening complication from bacterial infections, and due to infection both of Lauren’s legs were amputated. 3 years after being just 10 minutes from death, Lauren made her return to modelling at 27 years old in her now trademark golden legs. She now works to educate and raise awareness about the impact of TSS. In this conversation Lauren and Steven discuss topics, such as: The day that her life changed forever How a tampon nearly killed her Losing her leg at 24 years old Her struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts Finding her confidence again Her return to modelling How her golden legs became her statement piece Finding her purpose in tackling Toxic Shock Syndrome The information that everyone should hear You can learn more about Toxic Shock Syndrome here: https://bit.ly/3O1Lu92 You can also learn more about the impact of TSS on the people who have lost loved ones due to the syndrome, here: https://bit.ly/43KouB4 Follow Lauren: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rOB3yk Twitter: https://bit.ly/44DkrYF Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with model, Toxic Shock Syndrome survivor and activist Lauren Wasser. Lauren was born into a family of models and started modelling at just 2 months old. She was beginning to make a name for herself in the modelling industry when at 24 years old she contracted Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) from a tampon. TSS is a life-threatening complication from bacterial infections, and due to infection both of Lauren’s legs were amputated. 3 years after being just 10 minutes from death, Lauren made her return to modelling at 27 years old in her now trademark golden legs. She now works to educate and raise awareness about the impact of TSS. In this conversation Lauren and Steven discuss topics, such as: The day that her life changed forever How a tampon nearly killed her Losing her leg at 24 years old Her struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts Finding her confidence again Her return to modelling How her golden legs became her statement piece Finding her purpose in tackling Toxic Shock Syndrome The information that everyone should hear You can learn more about Toxic Shock Syndrome here: https://bit.ly/3O1Lu92 You can also learn more about the impact of TSS on the people who have lost loved ones due to the syndrome, here: https://bit.ly/43KouB4 Follow Lauren: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rOB3yk Twitter: https://bit.ly/44DkrYF Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullShocking TRUE Story: “I Lost Both Of My Legs Because Of A Tampon” (Health Warning) - Lauren Wasser b4a789b2-4931-4bc8-85a7-07ca78d9a850Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +00006408https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2023) Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2023)b695e2e3-d98d-4b9a-85db-b24a9a855e4fThu, 27 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2023) Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2023)91612f55-e4cf-45d6-827a-bd2f27dee90aThu, 27 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2023) Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2023)2a19b521-6a43-4a13-ac7d-de1efdb96c3cThu, 27 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2023) Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2023)c7a0270e-f49c-41e8-a46c-48619d76135bThu, 27 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: Completing the Earthly Pilgrimage The effects of the Anointing of the Sick are numerous and deeply transformative. In times of great need and temptation, this sacrament brings us strength, courage, peace, and the forgiveness of sins. Fr. Mike explains that these effects aren’t only for the individual recipient but for the whole ecclesial community. We learn that when a person approaches the threshold of death, joining this anointing with Reconciliation and the Eucharist as viaticum constitute “the sacraments that complete the earthly pilgrimage.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1520-1525. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The effects of the Anointing of the Sick are numerous and deeply transformative. In times of great need and temptation, this sacrament brings us strength, courage, peace, and the forgiveness of sins. Fr. Mike explains that these effects aren’t only for the individual recipient but for the whole ecclesial community. We learn that when a person approaches the threshold of death, joining this anointing with Reconciliation and the Eucharist as viaticum constitute “the sacraments that complete the earthly pilgrimage.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1520-1525. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 208: Completing the Earthly Pilgrimage57549910-0da5-4a25-a5ed-ee27b6fe2b94Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPicking Blueberries"Yummy!" Sophie squealed as she popped another blueberry into her mouth.Amber giggled. "Sophie is having so much fun.""When you were little like your sister, you used to do the same thing," Mimi said. "There's just something special about picking blueberries for the first time.""And picking them off your blueberry bushes--well, that makes them taste even sweeter!" Amber added.Amber continued picking blueberries with her sister and grandmother until their baskets were full. "Now," said Mimi, "let's go inside and make some blueberry pancakes!"Once inside, everyone washed their hands, and Mimi got out all the ingredients to make the pancakes."I help! I help!" Sophie said as she knelt on a chair next to the counter.Mimi smiled and said, "You can help stir the batter. Amber, would you start adding in some of the ingredients?"Amber mixed in the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt as Mimi read off the recipe. Then Mimi poured in the egg and milk. "Okay, Sophie, you can start stirring."Sophie began to slowly stir all the ingredients. She was extra careful not to splash any out of the bowl.Once the dry ingredients had been mixed in well, Amber dumped in the blueberries, and Mimi heated up the griddle."These pancakes are delicious, Mimi," Amber said as she ate one a few minutes later."The blueberries are really sweet this year, and that makes the pancakes extra yummy," Mimi said. "You know, that reminds me of a verse in the Bible. Psalm 34:8 says, 'Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!'""What does that verse mean, Mimi?" Amber asked."Well, remember how excited Sophie got today when she tasted the sweet blueberries for the first time? That's what knowing God can be like for us. The more we get to know Jesus through the truth of His Word, the Bible, the more we discover His goodness and love for us and know we can always trust Him.""More pancakes! More pancakes!" Sophie called out.Mimi laughed. "I think I know a little someone who has tasted the goodness of blueberries!"=Lisa Fuller

"Yummy!" Sophie squealed as she popped another blueberry into her mouth.Amber giggled. "Sophie is having so much fun.""When you were little like your sister, you used to do the same thing," Mimi said. "There's just something special about picking blueberries for the first time.""And picking them off your blueberry bushes--well, that makes them taste even sweeter!" Amber added.Amber continued picking blueberries with her sister and grandmother until their baskets were full. "Now," said Mimi, "let's go inside and make some blueberry pancakes!"Once inside, everyone washed their hands, and Mimi got out all the ingredients to make the pancakes."I help! I help!" Sophie said as she knelt on a chair next to the counter.Mimi smiled and said, "You can help stir the batter. Amber, would you start adding in some of the ingredients?"Amber mixed in the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt as Mimi read off the recipe. Then Mimi poured in the egg and milk. "Okay, Sophie, you can start stirring."Sophie began to slowly stir all the ingredients. She was extra careful not to splash any out of the bowl.Once the dry ingredients had been mixed in well, Amber dumped in the blueberries, and Mimi heated up the griddle."These pancakes are delicious, Mimi," Amber said as she ate one a few minutes later."The blueberries are really sweet this year, and that makes the pancakes extra yummy," Mimi said. "You know, that reminds me of a verse in the Bible. Psalm 34:8 says, 'Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!'""What does that verse mean, Mimi?" Amber asked."Well, remember how excited Sophie got today when she tasted the sweet blueberries for the first time? That's what knowing God can be like for us. The more we get to know Jesus through the truth of His Word, the Bible, the more we discover His goodness and love for us and know we can always trust Him.""More pancakes! More pancakes!" Sophie called out.Mimi laughed. "I think I know a little someone who has tasted the goodness of blueberries!"=Lisa Fuller

Picking Blueberriesef6c80c7-4d21-4916-bceb-3108e68a2fc9Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPicking Blueberries"Yummy!" Sophie squealed as she popped another blueberry into her mouth.Amber giggled. "Sophie is having so much fun.""When you were little like your sister, you used to do the same thing," Mimi said. "There's just something special about picking blueberries for the first time.""And picking them off your blueberry bushes--well, that makes them taste even sweeter!" Amber added.Amber continued picking blueberries with her sister and grandmother until their baskets were full. "Now," said Mimi, "let's go inside and make some blueberry pancakes!"Once inside, everyone washed their hands, and Mimi got out all the ingredients to make the pancakes."I help! I help!" Sophie said as she knelt on a chair next to the counter.Mimi smiled and said, "You can help stir the batter. Amber, would you start adding in some of the ingredients?"Amber mixed in the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt as Mimi read off the recipe. Then Mimi poured in the egg and milk. "Okay, Sophie, you can start stirring."Sophie began to slowly stir all the ingredients. She was extra careful not to splash any out of the bowl.Once the dry ingredients had been mixed in well, Amber dumped in the blueberries, and Mimi heated up the griddle."These pancakes are delicious, Mimi," Amber said as she ate one a few minutes later."The blueberries are really sweet this year, and that makes the pancakes extra yummy," Mimi said. "You know, that reminds me of a verse in the Bible. Psalm 34:8 says, 'Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!'""What does that verse mean, Mimi?" Amber asked."Well, remember how excited Sophie got today when she tasted the sweet blueberries for the first time? That's what knowing God can be like for us. The more we get to know Jesus through the truth of His Word, the Bible, the more we discover His goodness and love for us and know we can always trust Him.""More pancakes! More pancakes!" Sophie called out.Mimi laughed. "I think I know a little someone who has tasted the goodness of blueberries!"=Lisa Fuller

"Yummy!" Sophie squealed as she popped another blueberry into her mouth.Amber giggled. "Sophie is having so much fun.""When you were little like your sister, you used to do the same thing," Mimi said. "There's just something special about picking blueberries for the first time.""And picking them off your blueberry bushes--well, that makes them taste even sweeter!" Amber added.Amber continued picking blueberries with her sister and grandmother until their baskets were full. "Now," said Mimi, "let's go inside and make some blueberry pancakes!"Once inside, everyone washed their hands, and Mimi got out all the ingredients to make the pancakes."I help! I help!" Sophie said as she knelt on a chair next to the counter.Mimi smiled and said, "You can help stir the batter. Amber, would you start adding in some of the ingredients?"Amber mixed in the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt as Mimi read off the recipe. Then Mimi poured in the egg and milk. "Okay, Sophie, you can start stirring."Sophie began to slowly stir all the ingredients. She was extra careful not to splash any out of the bowl.Once the dry ingredients had been mixed in well, Amber dumped in the blueberries, and Mimi heated up the griddle."These pancakes are delicious, Mimi," Amber said as she ate one a few minutes later."The blueberries are really sweet this year, and that makes the pancakes extra yummy," Mimi said. "You know, that reminds me of a verse in the Bible. Psalm 34:8 says, 'Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!'""What does that verse mean, Mimi?" Amber asked."Well, remember how excited Sophie got today when she tasted the sweet blueberries for the first time? That's what knowing God can be like for us. The more we get to know Jesus through the truth of His Word, the Bible, the more we discover His goodness and love for us and know we can always trust Him.""More pancakes! More pancakes!" Sophie called out.Mimi laughed. "I think I know a little someone who has tasted the goodness of blueberries!"=Lisa Fuller

Picking Blueberriesc84b114c-3694-447d-89fb-27d27b6d4b5bThu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: Completing the Earthly Pilgrimage The effects of the Anointing of the Sick are numerous and deeply transformative. In times of great need and temptation, this sacrament brings us strength, courage, peace, and the forgiveness of sins. Fr. Mike explains that these effects aren’t only for the individual recipient but for the whole ecclesial community. We learn that when a person approaches the threshold of death, joining this anointing with Reconciliation and the Eucharist as viaticum constitute “the sacraments that complete the earthly pilgrimage.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1520-1525. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The effects of the Anointing of the Sick are numerous and deeply transformative. In times of great need and temptation, this sacrament brings us strength, courage, peace, and the forgiveness of sins. Fr. Mike explains that these effects aren’t only for the individual recipient but for the whole ecclesial community. We learn that when a person approaches the threshold of death, joining this anointing with Reconciliation and the Eucharist as viaticum constitute “the sacraments that complete the earthly pilgrimage.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1520-1525. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 208: Completing the Earthly Pilgrimageab37de01-68e9-4e71-b057-c202f200ff41Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#495 Confession of a Catholic Worker - Larry ChappLarry Chapp has some confessions to make, and some powerful insights to share with a Church in crisis. He joins us for a conversation about his new book, &#8220;Confession of a Catholic Worker: Our Current Moment of Christian Witness.&#8221; Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And the conditions of the world and the Church in recent decades have given us a whole lot of writing, some conversations through documentaries and all the other media about what are we to do no…

Larry Chapp has some confessions to make, and some powerful insights to share with a Church in crisis. He joins us for a conversation about his new book, &#8220;Confession of a Catholic Worker: Our Current Moment of Christian Witness.&#8221; Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And the conditions of the world and the Church in recent decades have given us a whole lot of writing, some conversations through documentaries and all the other media about what are we to do no…

#495 Confession of a Catholic Worker - Larry Chapp78ca5986-e25e-41dc-9f62-70f349432da2Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#292: Elijah Fed by Ravens; Elijah part 11 Kings 17:1-6 &amp; I John 3:1 Today we start a new series on Elijah. He had a fascinating life; filled with lots of twists, turns, &amp; incredible miracles. We start out giving some context and then jump into hearing God forecasting a drought. You&#39;ll be amazed at how God provides food and water for Elijah. Along the way, we will learn some facts about ravens and hear how God loves us and provides for us in many ways if we just look around us. The most incredible thing He provides is salvation through His son Jesus. We have beautiful coloring pages, fun activity sheets, memory verse audio and sheets that go along with today&#39;s episode on our brand new Patreon. When you enjoy this bonus content, you are supporting us so THANK YOU!!!! Click here to check it out https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 17:1-6 &amp; I John 3:1 Today we start a new series on Elijah. He had a fascinating life; filled with lots of twists, turns, &amp; incredible miracles. We start out giving some context and then jump into hearing God forecasting a drought. You&#39;ll be amazed at how God provides food and water for Elijah. Along the way, we will learn some facts about ravens and hear how God loves us and provides for us in many ways if we just look around us. The most incredible thing He provides is salvation through His son Jesus. We have beautiful coloring pages, fun activity sheets, memory verse audio and sheets that go along with today&#39;s episode on our brand new Patreon. When you enjoy this bonus content, you are supporting us so THANK YOU!!!! Click here to check it out https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#292: Elijah Fed by Ravens; Elijah part 13cdcb922-48d7-455e-af45-5a1849f79b64Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000864https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2023) Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2023)40443dbe-9981-423f-8abf-2e46d5f95b2bWed, 26 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2023) Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2023)ac4aaebc-c62d-4d5b-927f-183bc7c5626dWed, 26 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2023) Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2023)1f3d54e4-cca7-41e1-88c1-fa99c9f18415Wed, 26 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2023) Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2023)91367a4a-8ebc-4696-b81a-eb7ee78bb61dWed, 26 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: Celebrating the Anointing of the Sick The Anointing of the Sick is not just for those on the verge of death but for any faithful suffering from a grave illness. Fr. Mike explains that because of this, we don’t have to put this sacrament off to the very end; instead, we can enjoy the graces it confers as often as is fitting throughout a lifetime. This section also discusses how we can celebrate the Anointing of the Sick. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1514-1519. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Anointing of the Sick is not just for those on the verge of death but for any faithful suffering from a grave illness. Fr. Mike explains that because of this, we don’t have to put this sacrament off to the very end; instead, we can enjoy the graces it confers as often as is fitting throughout a lifetime. This section also discusses how we can celebrate the Anointing of the Sick. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1514-1519. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 207: Celebrating the Anointing of the Sick9310ad10-1d88-4ad8-b513-c14eea08e4b0Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsInside the Shell"Half of these nuts aren't any good," complained Gracie, who had been cracking walnuts for the dessert her mother was making. "They're black and dried up on the inside." She picked up a nut and showed it to her mother."Don't bother cracking the bad ones," said her brother Calvin, who had just come into the kitchen. "Dump those and use the good ones."Gracie scowled at him. "You can't tell which ones are good. They all look fine on the outside.""I bet I can tell," Calvin said, shaking one. "This one's good." Gracie took it and cracked it open. Sure enough, it was good. "See," said Calvin, grinning. "I'll pick them out for you." He chose another one. "This one's good too." Gracie cracked it open, but it was dried up. Calvin frowned and handed her another nut. It wasn't good either."You can't tell any better than I can," declared Gracie, taking a nut Calvin had rejected. "I'll try this one." She was delighted to find that it was good."Let's split them up and see who can find the most good ones," said Calvin.Gracie laughed. "Okay."As they ate the dessert that evening, Gracie told Dad about the trouble with the walnuts. "Those nuts sound like people," said Dad.Calvin's eyes twinkled. "Are you saying we're nuts?"Dad laughed. "What I mean is that people can appear to be Christians. We may look good on the outside, but what would others see if they could look inside at our hearts and minds? The outside doesn't always match the inside. Jesus said the religious people in his day, the Pharisees, were like that. They appeared to be good, but they really were hypocrites."Mom nodded. "You kids had trouble telling which nuts were good, and others can't really tell for sure if our hearts are in the right place. But God knows. He sees through the shell and knows what each of us is like on the inside. He knows whether we've truly trusted Jesus to save us from sin and give us a new, clean heart."Gracie nodded. "We can't fool God." -Hazel W. Marett

"Half of these nuts aren't any good," complained Gracie, who had been cracking walnuts for the dessert her mother was making. "They're black and dried up on the inside." She picked up a nut and showed it to her mother."Don't bother cracking the bad ones," said her brother Calvin, who had just come into the kitchen. "Dump those and use the good ones."Gracie scowled at him. "You can't tell which ones are good. They all look fine on the outside.""I bet I can tell," Calvin said, shaking one. "This one's good." Gracie took it and cracked it open. Sure enough, it was good. "See," said Calvin, grinning. "I'll pick them out for you." He chose another one. "This one's good too." Gracie cracked it open, but it was dried up. Calvin frowned and handed her another nut. It wasn't good either."You can't tell any better than I can," declared Gracie, taking a nut Calvin had rejected. "I'll try this one." She was delighted to find that it was good."Let's split them up and see who can find the most good ones," said Calvin.Gracie laughed. "Okay."As they ate the dessert that evening, Gracie told Dad about the trouble with the walnuts. "Those nuts sound like people," said Dad.Calvin's eyes twinkled. "Are you saying we're nuts?"Dad laughed. "What I mean is that people can appear to be Christians. We may look good on the outside, but what would others see if they could look inside at our hearts and minds? The outside doesn't always match the inside. Jesus said the religious people in his day, the Pharisees, were like that. They appeared to be good, but they really were hypocrites."Mom nodded. "You kids had trouble telling which nuts were good, and others can't really tell for sure if our hearts are in the right place. But God knows. He sees through the shell and knows what each of us is like on the inside. He knows whether we've truly trusted Jesus to save us from sin and give us a new, clean heart."Gracie nodded. "We can't fool God." -Hazel W. Marett

Inside the Shellac3fb5c0-f349-449c-aac1-8bdcbc1fd9edWed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsInside the Shell"Half of these nuts aren't any good," complained Gracie, who had been cracking walnuts for the dessert her mother was making. "They're black and dried up on the inside." She picked up a nut and showed it to her mother."Don't bother cracking the bad ones," said her brother Calvin, who had just come into the kitchen. "Dump those and use the good ones."Gracie scowled at him. "You can't tell which ones are good. They all look fine on the outside.""I bet I can tell," Calvin said, shaking one. "This one's good." Gracie took it and cracked it open. Sure enough, it was good. "See," said Calvin, grinning. "I'll pick them out for you." He chose another one. "This one's good too." Gracie cracked it open, but it was dried up. Calvin frowned and handed her another nut. It wasn't good either."You can't tell any better than I can," declared Gracie, taking a nut Calvin had rejected. "I'll try this one." She was delighted to find that it was good."Let's split them up and see who can find the most good ones," said Calvin.Gracie laughed. "Okay."As they ate the dessert that evening, Gracie told Dad about the trouble with the walnuts. "Those nuts sound like people," said Dad.Calvin's eyes twinkled. "Are you saying we're nuts?"Dad laughed. "What I mean is that people can appear to be Christians. We may look good on the outside, but what would others see if they could look inside at our hearts and minds? The outside doesn't always match the inside. Jesus said the religious people in his day, the Pharisees, were like that. They appeared to be good, but they really were hypocrites."Mom nodded. "You kids had trouble telling which nuts were good, and others can't really tell for sure if our hearts are in the right place. But God knows. He sees through the shell and knows what each of us is like on the inside. He knows whether we've truly trusted Jesus to save us from sin and give us a new, clean heart."Gracie nodded. "We can't fool God." -Hazel W. Marett

"Half of these nuts aren't any good," complained Gracie, who had been cracking walnuts for the dessert her mother was making. "They're black and dried up on the inside." She picked up a nut and showed it to her mother."Don't bother cracking the bad ones," said her brother Calvin, who had just come into the kitchen. "Dump those and use the good ones."Gracie scowled at him. "You can't tell which ones are good. They all look fine on the outside.""I bet I can tell," Calvin said, shaking one. "This one's good." Gracie took it and cracked it open. Sure enough, it was good. "See," said Calvin, grinning. "I'll pick them out for you." He chose another one. "This one's good too." Gracie cracked it open, but it was dried up. Calvin frowned and handed her another nut. It wasn't good either."You can't tell any better than I can," declared Gracie, taking a nut Calvin had rejected. "I'll try this one." She was delighted to find that it was good."Let's split them up and see who can find the most good ones," said Calvin.Gracie laughed. "Okay."As they ate the dessert that evening, Gracie told Dad about the trouble with the walnuts. "Those nuts sound like people," said Dad.Calvin's eyes twinkled. "Are you saying we're nuts?"Dad laughed. "What I mean is that people can appear to be Christians. We may look good on the outside, but what would others see if they could look inside at our hearts and minds? The outside doesn't always match the inside. Jesus said the religious people in his day, the Pharisees, were like that. They appeared to be good, but they really were hypocrites."Mom nodded. "You kids had trouble telling which nuts were good, and others can't really tell for sure if our hearts are in the right place. But God knows. He sees through the shell and knows what each of us is like on the inside. He knows whether we've truly trusted Jesus to save us from sin and give us a new, clean heart."Gracie nodded. "We can't fool God." -Hazel W. Marett

Inside the Shell86a6ba14-b885-4f90-890d-9b07c5a40cdeWed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: Celebrating the Anointing of the Sick The Anointing of the Sick is not just for those on the verge of death but for any faithful suffering from a grave illness. Fr. Mike explains that because of this, we don’t have to put this sacrament off to the very end; instead, we can enjoy the graces it confers as often as is fitting throughout a lifetime. This section also discusses how we can celebrate the Anointing of the Sick. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1514-1519. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Anointing of the Sick is not just for those on the verge of death but for any faithful suffering from a grave illness. Fr. Mike explains that because of this, we don’t have to put this sacrament off to the very end; instead, we can enjoy the graces it confers as often as is fitting throughout a lifetime. This section also discusses how we can celebrate the Anointing of the Sick. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1514-1519. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 207: Celebrating the Anointing of the Sicke6d6b342-06a5-48ef-a9ca-c78aeb94aad7Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2023) Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2023)d27ca22c-54a1-48f0-9be8-77ca5ee72b6cTue, 25 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2023) Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2023)541552ca-3f61-448d-8f31-495432637e37Tue, 25 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2023) Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2023)18da2f96-11cb-4460-84aa-f38ba30e3bd4Tue, 25 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2023) Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2023)adb7c74c-c040-45b1-b06b-7b731fd89f3dTue, 25 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: Healing the Sick By taking up our cross and following Christ, we gain a new way of seeing sickness and frailty. Along with this newness of vision, the Church is given the command from her founder to heal the sick. Since its beginning, the Church has anointed the sick among us, praying for their healing and salvation. Amid their sufferings, the suffering can endure, uniting themselves to Christ’s own afflictions for the sake of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1506-1513. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

By taking up our cross and following Christ, we gain a new way of seeing sickness and frailty. Along with this newness of vision, the Church is given the command from her founder to heal the sick. Since its beginning, the Church has anointed the sick among us, praying for their healing and salvation. Amid their sufferings, the suffering can endure, uniting themselves to Christ’s own afflictions for the sake of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1506-1513. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 206: Healing the Sick9009cfd7-eb62-4a3e-b6c8-2a34ca285c1dTue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGive It to God"Mom, I'm scared," Presley whispered in the middle of the night. "I can't sleep. I keep thinking about Isabel and her car accident. What does intensive care unit mean?"Mom offered her a much-needed hug. "Presley, have you not been able to sleep because of this? It's scary, isn't it? Intensive care unit means she's getting extra care at the hospital right now.""I woke up wondering if I will ever see Isabel again," Presley said. "I would miss her so much."Presley's mom went to the kitchen and came back with two glasses of milk. "I know this is really hard. I've been praying for Isabel and her family ever since Pastor Jim called. The doctors are doing all they can, but it's possible she may not survive."Tears welled up in Presley's eyes. "How could God let this happen?"Mom shook her head. "Some things we just don't know. The best thing we can do is trust God." "But how?" asked Presley. "I just get a sick feeling in my stomach whenever I think about it.""Here." Mom picked up a stack of textbooks Presley brought home from school that day. "Hold these in your arms. How would you like to carry these books for days, weeks, months, maybe even years?"Presley felt the weight of the books sink into her arms. "I'd get tired of carrying them. They're heavy." "Don't you think worry is the same way? We can choose to carry our fear and worry, but we get tired of carrying it because it's so heavy. Or we can let God carry it for us, knowing He loves us so much that He sent His own Son, Jesus, to set us free from sin and make us His children." As she said this, she took the books from Presley, relieving her of the heavy weight. "See? How does that feel?""Much better," Presley replied with a small smile. "I guess I need to trust God to carry my worry about Isabel for me." "We'll pray together," said Mom as she tucked Presley back under the covers. "And then you get some sleep. Maybe we'll be able to go visit Isabel in the hospital tomorrow."-Meredith Brower

"Mom, I'm scared," Presley whispered in the middle of the night. "I can't sleep. I keep thinking about Isabel and her car accident. What does intensive care unit mean?"Mom offered her a much-needed hug. "Presley, have you not been able to sleep because of this? It's scary, isn't it? Intensive care unit means she's getting extra care at the hospital right now.""I woke up wondering if I will ever see Isabel again," Presley said. "I would miss her so much."Presley's mom went to the kitchen and came back with two glasses of milk. "I know this is really hard. I've been praying for Isabel and her family ever since Pastor Jim called. The doctors are doing all they can, but it's possible she may not survive."Tears welled up in Presley's eyes. "How could God let this happen?"Mom shook her head. "Some things we just don't know. The best thing we can do is trust God." "But how?" asked Presley. "I just get a sick feeling in my stomach whenever I think about it.""Here." Mom picked up a stack of textbooks Presley brought home from school that day. "Hold these in your arms. How would you like to carry these books for days, weeks, months, maybe even years?"Presley felt the weight of the books sink into her arms. "I'd get tired of carrying them. They're heavy." "Don't you think worry is the same way? We can choose to carry our fear and worry, but we get tired of carrying it because it's so heavy. Or we can let God carry it for us, knowing He loves us so much that He sent His own Son, Jesus, to set us free from sin and make us His children." As she said this, she took the books from Presley, relieving her of the heavy weight. "See? How does that feel?""Much better," Presley replied with a small smile. "I guess I need to trust God to carry my worry about Isabel for me." "We'll pray together," said Mom as she tucked Presley back under the covers. "And then you get some sleep. Maybe we'll be able to go visit Isabel in the hospital tomorrow."-Meredith Brower

Give It to God272ad69c-e1d5-4c8c-91ea-ab598309dcdeTue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGive It to God"Mom, I'm scared," Presley whispered in the middle of the night. "I can't sleep. I keep thinking about Isabel and her car accident. What does intensive care unit mean?"Mom offered her a much-needed hug. "Presley, have you not been able to sleep because of this? It's scary, isn't it? Intensive care unit means she's getting extra care at the hospital right now.""I woke up wondering if I will ever see Isabel again," Presley said. "I would miss her so much."Presley's mom went to the kitchen and came back with two glasses of milk. "I know this is really hard. I've been praying for Isabel and her family ever since Pastor Jim called. The doctors are doing all they can, but it's possible she may not survive."Tears welled up in Presley's eyes. "How could God let this happen?"Mom shook her head. "Some things we just don't know. The best thing we can do is trust God." "But how?" asked Presley. "I just get a sick feeling in my stomach whenever I think about it.""Here." Mom picked up a stack of textbooks Presley brought home from school that day. "Hold these in your arms. How would you like to carry these books for days, weeks, months, maybe even years?"Presley felt the weight of the books sink into her arms. "I'd get tired of carrying them. They're heavy." "Don't you think worry is the same way? We can choose to carry our fear and worry, but we get tired of carrying it because it's so heavy. Or we can let God carry it for us, knowing He loves us so much that He sent His own Son, Jesus, to set us free from sin and make us His children." As she said this, she took the books from Presley, relieving her of the heavy weight. "See? How does that feel?""Much better," Presley replied with a small smile. "I guess I need to trust God to carry my worry about Isabel for me." "We'll pray together," said Mom as she tucked Presley back under the covers. "And then you get some sleep. Maybe we'll be able to go visit Isabel in the hospital tomorrow."-Meredith Brower

"Mom, I'm scared," Presley whispered in the middle of the night. "I can't sleep. I keep thinking about Isabel and her car accident. What does intensive care unit mean?"Mom offered her a much-needed hug. "Presley, have you not been able to sleep because of this? It's scary, isn't it? Intensive care unit means she's getting extra care at the hospital right now.""I woke up wondering if I will ever see Isabel again," Presley said. "I would miss her so much."Presley's mom went to the kitchen and came back with two glasses of milk. "I know this is really hard. I've been praying for Isabel and her family ever since Pastor Jim called. The doctors are doing all they can, but it's possible she may not survive."Tears welled up in Presley's eyes. "How could God let this happen?"Mom shook her head. "Some things we just don't know. The best thing we can do is trust God." "But how?" asked Presley. "I just get a sick feeling in my stomach whenever I think about it.""Here." Mom picked up a stack of textbooks Presley brought home from school that day. "Hold these in your arms. How would you like to carry these books for days, weeks, months, maybe even years?"Presley felt the weight of the books sink into her arms. "I'd get tired of carrying them. They're heavy." "Don't you think worry is the same way? We can choose to carry our fear and worry, but we get tired of carrying it because it's so heavy. Or we can let God carry it for us, knowing He loves us so much that He sent His own Son, Jesus, to set us free from sin and make us His children." As she said this, she took the books from Presley, relieving her of the heavy weight. "See? How does that feel?""Much better," Presley replied with a small smile. "I guess I need to trust God to carry my worry about Isabel for me." "We'll pray together," said Mom as she tucked Presley back under the covers. "And then you get some sleep. Maybe we'll be able to go visit Isabel in the hospital tomorrow."-Meredith Brower

Give It to God5e2bd79e-ff44-42da-ab71-379c97375b78Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: Healing the Sick By taking up our cross and following Christ, we gain a new way of seeing sickness and frailty. Along with this newness of vision, the Church is given the command from her founder to heal the sick. Since its beginning, the Church has anointed the sick among us, praying for their healing and salvation. Amid their sufferings, the suffering can endure, uniting themselves to Christ’s own afflictions for the sake of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1506-1513. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

By taking up our cross and following Christ, we gain a new way of seeing sickness and frailty. Along with this newness of vision, the Church is given the command from her founder to heal the sick. Since its beginning, the Church has anointed the sick among us, praying for their healing and salvation. Amid their sufferings, the suffering can endure, uniting themselves to Christ’s own afflictions for the sake of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1506-1513. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 206: Healing the Sick5bcae667-7ab9-4a63-aa8d-3f516c9281eeTue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe LIFE-EXTENSION Doctor: "The ONE thing that's increasing your chance of early-death by 170.8%!" Peter Attia (E267)In this new episode Steven sits down with the physician and longevity expert, Dr Peter Attia. Dr. Attia graduated from the Stanford University School of Medicine in 2001, and until 2006 he was a surgical resident at Johns Hopkins Hospital. During this time he was a surgical oncology fellow at the National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute. In 2012, Dr Attia co-founded the Nutrition Science Initiative, and 2 years later, in 2014 he opened his medical practice, Attia Medical, PC. This institute focuses on the applied science of longevity and optimal performance to minimise the risk of chronic diseases and improving lifespan. He serves on the editorial board for the journal ’Aging’, and is the host of ’The Drive’ podcast. In this conversation Dr Attia and Steven discuss topics, such as: The next evolution of medicine How healthcare is failing people The main way to prevent a heart attack Why you should be thinking about old age and disease right now How to improve your quality of life as you age Why emotional health is as important as physical health How to live well until you are 100 The easy hack to losing weight The importance of lifting weights and building muscle How to slow down all diseases You can purchase Dr Attia’s new book, ‘Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity’, here :  https://bit.ly/3rCTHsK Follow Dr Attia: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rBMyJ7 Twitter: https://bit.ly/44DkrYF YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Oc8QZQ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with the physician and longevity expert, Dr Peter Attia. Dr. Attia graduated from the Stanford University School of Medicine in 2001, and until 2006 he was a surgical resident at Johns Hopkins Hospital. During this time he was a surgical oncology fellow at the National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute. In 2012, Dr Attia co-founded the Nutrition Science Initiative, and 2 years later, in 2014 he opened his medical practice, Attia Medical, PC. This institute focuses on the applied science of longevity and optimal performance to minimise the risk of chronic diseases and improving lifespan. He serves on the editorial board for the journal ’Aging’, and is the host of ’The Drive’ podcast. In this conversation Dr Attia and Steven discuss topics, such as: The next evolution of medicine How healthcare is failing people The main way to prevent a heart attack Why you should be thinking about old age and disease right now How to improve your quality of life as you age Why emotional health is as important as physical health How to live well until you are 100 The easy hack to losing weight The importance of lifting weights and building muscle How to slow down all diseases You can purchase Dr Attia’s new book, ‘Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity’, here :  https://bit.ly/3rCTHsK Follow Dr Attia: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rBMyJ7 Twitter: https://bit.ly/44DkrYF YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Oc8QZQ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe LIFE-EXTENSION Doctor: "The ONE thing that's increasing your chance of early-death by 170.8%!" Peter Attia (E267)49aab070-9528-4c67-9f2f-83653e2eb0e5Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:18:00 +00007460https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Promise to Zion (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 205: Promise to Zion (2023)eb8c1007-2c99-4705-b1f9-d0c518b451afMon, 24 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Promise to Zion (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 205: Promise to Zion (2023)cc5b1c73-b96c-4901-86a6-555e55fa057dMon, 24 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Promise to Zion (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 205: Promise to Zion (2023)ef739d1f-4b35-4e3e-8711-f2fa222d9e42Mon, 24 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Promise to Zion (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 205: Promise to Zion (2023)62e9dc41-c239-420b-a5a8-21297955f078Mon, 24 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Christ the Physician Sickness and suffering bring us face-to-face with our fragility and limitations. While they might cause some to lose hope and become bitter, we can also endure them in such a way as to grow in maturity and trust in God. Jesus not only heals the sick in the Gospels but also plunges into suffering’s depths. In this redemptive work, we know Jesus as the physician of soul and body. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1499-1505. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Sickness and suffering bring us face-to-face with our fragility and limitations. While they might cause some to lose hope and become bitter, we can also endure them in such a way as to grow in maturity and trust in God. Jesus not only heals the sick in the Gospels but also plunges into suffering’s depths. In this redemptive work, we know Jesus as the physician of soul and body. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1499-1505. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 205: Christ the Physician6437ae25-ce54-4a6c-9be3-fa2c4f79a4f6Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Party"Happy third birthday, Jake," Elizabeth said, handing her younger brother his present. It was beautifully wrapped up in superhero paper. "Hope you like it."They were having a party outside in the garden for him with some families from church. Jake glanced up before giving a loud shriek and yelling. He left the package on the table and ran inside. Dad followed him."What have I done? Why doesn't he want my gift?" Elizabeth asked, blushing. "I saved up my pocket money to buy him something special. Now he's crying and run off!""Darling, you haven't done anything," Mom said. "He's tired. You know he doesn't like change. It's all been too much for him having so many people around. It's not your fault."Elizabeth couldn't concentrate on the conversations around her. Her thoughts rattled with the memory of Jake and his outburst. Why did I even bother? she thought crossly, taking the unopened gift and throwing it on a chair. Soon Dad calmed Jake down and brought him outside again. Elizabeth struggled to taste the party food she usually loved and was glad when all the visitors had left. Dad took Jake upstairs to get ready for his bedtime story and prayers. "Are you okay, sweetheart?" Mom asked, picking up the unopened gift. "Dad and I are both proud of you and your efforts to make this a special day for your brother.""I'm disappointed, I guess." Elizabeth sighed. "I know feeling overwhelmed is part of Jake's condition, but I wish he'd opened my gift. I was so excited about it.""I know, sweetheart. Your brother is tired, but tomorrow he'll be refreshed and still have your present to look forward to. I'm sure he'll treasure it." Mom gave her a hug. "Life can feel overwhelming for all of us sometimes, but like Jake, we still have wonderful gifts from God that we can enjoy. He fills our lives with blessings, and no matter what we're going through, we can always enjoy the greatest gift of all--the love and presence of Jesus, who understands how we feel and promises to help us through our struggles."Elizabeth smiled as she thought about the gift from God she could enjoy every day--a relationship with His Son, Jesus.-Cindy Lee

"Happy third birthday, Jake," Elizabeth said, handing her younger brother his present. It was beautifully wrapped up in superhero paper. "Hope you like it."They were having a party outside in the garden for him with some families from church. Jake glanced up before giving a loud shriek and yelling. He left the package on the table and ran inside. Dad followed him."What have I done? Why doesn't he want my gift?" Elizabeth asked, blushing. "I saved up my pocket money to buy him something special. Now he's crying and run off!""Darling, you haven't done anything," Mom said. "He's tired. You know he doesn't like change. It's all been too much for him having so many people around. It's not your fault."Elizabeth couldn't concentrate on the conversations around her. Her thoughts rattled with the memory of Jake and his outburst. Why did I even bother? she thought crossly, taking the unopened gift and throwing it on a chair. Soon Dad calmed Jake down and brought him outside again. Elizabeth struggled to taste the party food she usually loved and was glad when all the visitors had left. Dad took Jake upstairs to get ready for his bedtime story and prayers. "Are you okay, sweetheart?" Mom asked, picking up the unopened gift. "Dad and I are both proud of you and your efforts to make this a special day for your brother.""I'm disappointed, I guess." Elizabeth sighed. "I know feeling overwhelmed is part of Jake's condition, but I wish he'd opened my gift. I was so excited about it.""I know, sweetheart. Your brother is tired, but tomorrow he'll be refreshed and still have your present to look forward to. I'm sure he'll treasure it." Mom gave her a hug. "Life can feel overwhelming for all of us sometimes, but like Jake, we still have wonderful gifts from God that we can enjoy. He fills our lives with blessings, and no matter what we're going through, we can always enjoy the greatest gift of all--the love and presence of Jesus, who understands how we feel and promises to help us through our struggles."Elizabeth smiled as she thought about the gift from God she could enjoy every day--a relationship with His Son, Jesus.-Cindy Lee

The Party04d35969-ff86-4978-8e16-602e3bae7b6cMon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Party"Happy third birthday, Jake," Elizabeth said, handing her younger brother his present. It was beautifully wrapped up in superhero paper. "Hope you like it."They were having a party outside in the garden for him with some families from church. Jake glanced up before giving a loud shriek and yelling. He left the package on the table and ran inside. Dad followed him."What have I done? Why doesn't he want my gift?" Elizabeth asked, blushing. "I saved up my pocket money to buy him something special. Now he's crying and run off!""Darling, you haven't done anything," Mom said. "He's tired. You know he doesn't like change. It's all been too much for him having so many people around. It's not your fault."Elizabeth couldn't concentrate on the conversations around her. Her thoughts rattled with the memory of Jake and his outburst. Why did I even bother? she thought crossly, taking the unopened gift and throwing it on a chair. Soon Dad calmed Jake down and brought him outside again. Elizabeth struggled to taste the party food she usually loved and was glad when all the visitors had left. Dad took Jake upstairs to get ready for his bedtime story and prayers. "Are you okay, sweetheart?" Mom asked, picking up the unopened gift. "Dad and I are both proud of you and your efforts to make this a special day for your brother.""I'm disappointed, I guess." Elizabeth sighed. "I know feeling overwhelmed is part of Jake's condition, but I wish he'd opened my gift. I was so excited about it.""I know, sweetheart. Your brother is tired, but tomorrow he'll be refreshed and still have your present to look forward to. I'm sure he'll treasure it." Mom gave her a hug. "Life can feel overwhelming for all of us sometimes, but like Jake, we still have wonderful gifts from God that we can enjoy. He fills our lives with blessings, and no matter what we're going through, we can always enjoy the greatest gift of all--the love and presence of Jesus, who understands how we feel and promises to help us through our struggles."Elizabeth smiled as she thought about the gift from God she could enjoy every day--a relationship with His Son, Jesus.-Cindy Lee

"Happy third birthday, Jake," Elizabeth said, handing her younger brother his present. It was beautifully wrapped up in superhero paper. "Hope you like it."They were having a party outside in the garden for him with some families from church. Jake glanced up before giving a loud shriek and yelling. He left the package on the table and ran inside. Dad followed him."What have I done? Why doesn't he want my gift?" Elizabeth asked, blushing. "I saved up my pocket money to buy him something special. Now he's crying and run off!""Darling, you haven't done anything," Mom said. "He's tired. You know he doesn't like change. It's all been too much for him having so many people around. It's not your fault."Elizabeth couldn't concentrate on the conversations around her. Her thoughts rattled with the memory of Jake and his outburst. Why did I even bother? she thought crossly, taking the unopened gift and throwing it on a chair. Soon Dad calmed Jake down and brought him outside again. Elizabeth struggled to taste the party food she usually loved and was glad when all the visitors had left. Dad took Jake upstairs to get ready for his bedtime story and prayers. "Are you okay, sweetheart?" Mom asked, picking up the unopened gift. "Dad and I are both proud of you and your efforts to make this a special day for your brother.""I'm disappointed, I guess." Elizabeth sighed. "I know feeling overwhelmed is part of Jake's condition, but I wish he'd opened my gift. I was so excited about it.""I know, sweetheart. Your brother is tired, but tomorrow he'll be refreshed and still have your present to look forward to. I'm sure he'll treasure it." Mom gave her a hug. "Life can feel overwhelming for all of us sometimes, but like Jake, we still have wonderful gifts from God that we can enjoy. He fills our lives with blessings, and no matter what we're going through, we can always enjoy the greatest gift of all--the love and presence of Jesus, who understands how we feel and promises to help us through our struggles."Elizabeth smiled as she thought about the gift from God she could enjoy every day--a relationship with His Son, Jesus.-Cindy Lee

The Party25b324f8-6476-4027-ae5d-078b341784b1Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Christ the Physician Sickness and suffering bring us face-to-face with our fragility and limitations. While they might cause some to lose hope and become bitter, we can also endure them in such a way as to grow in maturity and trust in God. Jesus not only heals the sick in the Gospels but also plunges into suffering’s depths. In this redemptive work, we know Jesus as the physician of soul and body. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1499-1505. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Sickness and suffering bring us face-to-face with our fragility and limitations. While they might cause some to lose hope and become bitter, we can also endure them in such a way as to grow in maturity and trust in God. Jesus not only heals the sick in the Gospels but also plunges into suffering’s depths. In this redemptive work, we know Jesus as the physician of soul and body. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1499-1505. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 205: Christ the Physician4f3d18ae-238f-4e94-9f84-9ac9f0d5b639Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2023) As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2023)a4dfd837-02ca-455c-a059-ed6be2237d90Sun, 23 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2023) As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2023)ac39ebb5-9a9e-4045-b042-4608ac80f489Sun, 23 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2023) As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2023)a033197c-d876-469f-bfd9-88e7b865694cSun, 23 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2023) As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2023)006c8f45-cb5d-4e48-af11-5fb6e68869a6Sun, 23 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Summary of Sacrament of Reconciliation In today’s nugget day, Fr. Mike reviews the major themes of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes the six spiritual effects of this sacrament and reminds us of the great gift of Confession because, as the Catechism states, “to the eyes of faith, no evil is graver than sin.” We conclude today’s article with humble gratitude for God’s unfathomable mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1485-1498. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In today’s nugget day, Fr. Mike reviews the major themes of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes the six spiritual effects of this sacrament and reminds us of the great gift of Confession because, as the Catechism states, “to the eyes of faith, no evil is graver than sin.” We conclude today’s article with humble gratitude for God’s unfathomable mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1485-1498. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 204: Summary of Sacrament of Reconciliation 65a36da6-cdb1-45c9-a972-565c91c07be9Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLeah’s EyesSeth crept into the dark room. He switched on the lamp and waved his arms back and forth above the crib. Leah didn't notice him. She was blind."Hi, baby," he whispered. She turned her tiny head toward the sound of his voice. He patted her hand through the bars. "What are you doing in here?" asked Mom, coming in from the hallway."I'm trying to make Leah see me," Seth said.Mom spread a quilt on the floor. "I'm not sure she'll ever be able to see you, Seth. But she can hear your voice and feel your touch."Seth sighed. "Why did God give her eyes that don't work?" Mom lifted Leah out of her crib and laid her on the quilt beside Seth. "We don't always understand the ways of the Lord, but we know that He can use the bad things that happen to us for good." "Blind eyes aren't good," said Seth."The Bible tells a story about a man born blind like Leah," said Mom. "People questioned Jesus about that man's eyes too." Leah gripped Seth's finger as Mom continued. "Jesus said the man was born blind so the world could see the great love and awesome power of God." Mom stroked Leah's cheek. "Then Jesus healed the man and he was no longer blind." "Is Jesus going to heal Leah?" asked Seth."I pray for that every day," said Mom. "As we wait for His answer, we can pray that Leah will hear God's voice and that He will give her special eyes to see Him with her heart.""I don't need eyes in my heart because my other eyes can see, right, Mom?""Everyone needs heart-eyes," said Mom. "We are all blind like Leah until we listen to God's voice and turn to Jesus.""My Sunday school teacher says the Bible is God's voice," said Seth."She's right," said Mom. "God's Word tells us why we need Jesus to save us from sin. When God opens our eyes to its truth, we can see His great love for us."Seth jumped up and bolted from the room. He returned with his Bible and plopped onto the quilt. "I think Leah will like the rainbow story."Leah turned her face toward Seth as he read God's Word. -Trine Grillo

Seth crept into the dark room. He switched on the lamp and waved his arms back and forth above the crib. Leah didn't notice him. She was blind."Hi, baby," he whispered. She turned her tiny head toward the sound of his voice. He patted her hand through the bars. "What are you doing in here?" asked Mom, coming in from the hallway."I'm trying to make Leah see me," Seth said.Mom spread a quilt on the floor. "I'm not sure she'll ever be able to see you, Seth. But she can hear your voice and feel your touch."Seth sighed. "Why did God give her eyes that don't work?" Mom lifted Leah out of her crib and laid her on the quilt beside Seth. "We don't always understand the ways of the Lord, but we know that He can use the bad things that happen to us for good." "Blind eyes aren't good," said Seth."The Bible tells a story about a man born blind like Leah," said Mom. "People questioned Jesus about that man's eyes too." Leah gripped Seth's finger as Mom continued. "Jesus said the man was born blind so the world could see the great love and awesome power of God." Mom stroked Leah's cheek. "Then Jesus healed the man and he was no longer blind." "Is Jesus going to heal Leah?" asked Seth."I pray for that every day," said Mom. "As we wait for His answer, we can pray that Leah will hear God's voice and that He will give her special eyes to see Him with her heart.""I don't need eyes in my heart because my other eyes can see, right, Mom?""Everyone needs heart-eyes," said Mom. "We are all blind like Leah until we listen to God's voice and turn to Jesus.""My Sunday school teacher says the Bible is God's voice," said Seth."She's right," said Mom. "God's Word tells us why we need Jesus to save us from sin. When God opens our eyes to its truth, we can see His great love for us."Seth jumped up and bolted from the room. He returned with his Bible and plopped onto the quilt. "I think Leah will like the rainbow story."Leah turned her face toward Seth as he read God's Word. -Trine Grillo

Leah’s Eyes6f6c8453-407c-44f9-8f47-27f0024c8216Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLeah’s EyesSeth crept into the dark room. He switched on the lamp and waved his arms back and forth above the crib. Leah didn't notice him. She was blind."Hi, baby," he whispered. She turned her tiny head toward the sound of his voice. He patted her hand through the bars. "What are you doing in here?" asked Mom, coming in from the hallway."I'm trying to make Leah see me," Seth said.Mom spread a quilt on the floor. "I'm not sure she'll ever be able to see you, Seth. But she can hear your voice and feel your touch."Seth sighed. "Why did God give her eyes that don't work?" Mom lifted Leah out of her crib and laid her on the quilt beside Seth. "We don't always understand the ways of the Lord, but we know that He can use the bad things that happen to us for good." "Blind eyes aren't good," said Seth."The Bible tells a story about a man born blind like Leah," said Mom. "People questioned Jesus about that man's eyes too." Leah gripped Seth's finger as Mom continued. "Jesus said the man was born blind so the world could see the great love and awesome power of God." Mom stroked Leah's cheek. "Then Jesus healed the man and he was no longer blind." "Is Jesus going to heal Leah?" asked Seth."I pray for that every day," said Mom. "As we wait for His answer, we can pray that Leah will hear God's voice and that He will give her special eyes to see Him with her heart.""I don't need eyes in my heart because my other eyes can see, right, Mom?""Everyone needs heart-eyes," said Mom. "We are all blind like Leah until we listen to God's voice and turn to Jesus.""My Sunday school teacher says the Bible is God's voice," said Seth."She's right," said Mom. "God's Word tells us why we need Jesus to save us from sin. When God opens our eyes to its truth, we can see His great love for us."Seth jumped up and bolted from the room. He returned with his Bible and plopped onto the quilt. "I think Leah will like the rainbow story."Leah turned her face toward Seth as he read God's Word. -Trine Grillo

Seth crept into the dark room. He switched on the lamp and waved his arms back and forth above the crib. Leah didn't notice him. She was blind."Hi, baby," he whispered. She turned her tiny head toward the sound of his voice. He patted her hand through the bars. "What are you doing in here?" asked Mom, coming in from the hallway."I'm trying to make Leah see me," Seth said.Mom spread a quilt on the floor. "I'm not sure she'll ever be able to see you, Seth. But she can hear your voice and feel your touch."Seth sighed. "Why did God give her eyes that don't work?" Mom lifted Leah out of her crib and laid her on the quilt beside Seth. "We don't always understand the ways of the Lord, but we know that He can use the bad things that happen to us for good." "Blind eyes aren't good," said Seth."The Bible tells a story about a man born blind like Leah," said Mom. "People questioned Jesus about that man's eyes too." Leah gripped Seth's finger as Mom continued. "Jesus said the man was born blind so the world could see the great love and awesome power of God." Mom stroked Leah's cheek. "Then Jesus healed the man and he was no longer blind." "Is Jesus going to heal Leah?" asked Seth."I pray for that every day," said Mom. "As we wait for His answer, we can pray that Leah will hear God's voice and that He will give her special eyes to see Him with her heart.""I don't need eyes in my heart because my other eyes can see, right, Mom?""Everyone needs heart-eyes," said Mom. "We are all blind like Leah until we listen to God's voice and turn to Jesus.""My Sunday school teacher says the Bible is God's voice," said Seth."She's right," said Mom. "God's Word tells us why we need Jesus to save us from sin. When God opens our eyes to its truth, we can see His great love for us."Seth jumped up and bolted from the room. He returned with his Bible and plopped onto the quilt. "I think Leah will like the rainbow story."Leah turned her face toward Seth as he read God's Word. -Trine Grillo

Leah’s Eyesf7be9286-97bd-45f5-9b3f-13f947085a30Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Summary of Sacrament of Reconciliation In today’s nugget day, Fr. Mike reviews the major themes of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes the six spiritual effects of this sacrament and reminds us of the great gift of Confession because, as the Catechism states, “to the eyes of faith, no evil is graver than sin.” We conclude today’s article with humble gratitude for God’s unfathomable mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1485-1498. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In today’s nugget day, Fr. Mike reviews the major themes of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes the six spiritual effects of this sacrament and reminds us of the great gift of Confession because, as the Catechism states, “to the eyes of faith, no evil is graver than sin.” We conclude today’s article with humble gratitude for God’s unfathomable mercy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1485-1498. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 204: Summary of Sacrament of Reconciliation 56e81197-2dcb-49d3-80c1-5701abec3ca0Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7/23/23 Parabellum: An Enemy Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The enemy can't win, he just wants you to lose. The Church has been established by Jesus Christ Himself. And yet, the Church has sinners and sin within Her ranks. The enemy of God and humanity has done this. We need to be aware of sin in the Church and sin in our own hearts. If we stay awake and alert, we can guard against sin in the Church and in our lives.Mass Readings from July 23, 2023:Wisdom 12:13, 16-19Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 13:24-43

Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The enemy can't win, he just wants you to lose. The Church has been established by Jesus Christ Himself. And yet, the Church has sinners and sin within Her ranks. The enemy of God and humanity has done this. We need to be aware of sin in the Church and sin in our own hearts. If we stay awake and alert, we can guard against sin in the Church and in our lives.Mass Readings from July 23, 2023:Wisdom 12:13, 16-19Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 13:24-43

full7/23/23 Parabellum: An Enemy85b744e1-e142-47d3-b83d-86d033f811ecSat, 22 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7/23/23 Parabellum: An Enemy Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The enemy can't win, he just wants you to lose. The Church has been established by Jesus Christ Himself. And yet, the Church has sinners and sin within Her ranks. The enemy of God and humanity has done this. We need to be aware of sin in the Church and sin in our own hearts. If we stay awake and alert, we can guard against sin in the Church and in our lives.Mass Readings from July 23, 2023:Wisdom 12:13, 16-19Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 13:24-43

Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The enemy can't win, he just wants you to lose. The Church has been established by Jesus Christ Himself. And yet, the Church has sinners and sin within Her ranks. The enemy of God and humanity has done this. We need to be aware of sin in the Church and sin in our own hearts. If we stay awake and alert, we can guard against sin in the Church and in our lives.Mass Readings from July 23, 2023:Wisdom 12:13, 16-19Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 13:24-43

full7/23/23 Parabellum: An Enemycd41d4ff-e173-4712-bcfe-1c3ddf335843Sat, 22 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7/23/23 Parabellum: An Enemy Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The enemy can't win, he just wants you to lose. The Church has been established by Jesus Christ Himself. And yet, the Church has sinners and sin within Her ranks. The enemy of God and humanity has done this. We need to be aware of sin in the Church and sin in our own hearts. If we stay awake and alert, we can guard against sin in the Church and in our lives.Mass Readings from July 23, 2023:Wisdom 12:13, 16-19Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 13:24-43

Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The enemy can't win, he just wants you to lose. The Church has been established by Jesus Christ Himself. And yet, the Church has sinners and sin within Her ranks. The enemy of God and humanity has done this. We need to be aware of sin in the Church and sin in our own hearts. If we stay awake and alert, we can guard against sin in the Church and in our lives.Mass Readings from July 23, 2023:Wisdom 12:13, 16-19Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 13:24-43

full7/23/23 Parabellum: An Enemye31f8889-6e56-472d-af31-490309d78ab4Sat, 22 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2023)3ee5f8d0-0dfe-4e8e-8a59-f6cda4dff44eSat, 22 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2023)fac03354-b7fa-44c6-a09f-d17c91f13da7Sat, 22 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2023)3dc23a9e-920b-45a9-83c9-4b959fb199f4Sat, 22 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2023)2841e873-53d7-4e45-991b-d471653a8bb2Sat, 22 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: The Purpose of Indulgences Fr. Mike expands on the purpose of indulgences and clarifies why the Church has the authority to provide indulgences. We also learn about the role of the Communion of Saints in our strive for holiness and the different liturgical forms and elements of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1474-1484. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike expands on the purpose of indulgences and clarifies why the Church has the authority to provide indulgences. We also learn about the role of the Communion of Saints in our strive for holiness and the different liturgical forms and elements of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1474-1484. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 203: The Purpose of Indulgences81e6194a-5ed5-4c00-9c01-f3d0a3524f7fSat, 22 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe FlameNot another essay! Serena groaned to herself as the teacher wrote the subject on the board: What I Want to Be When I Grow Up. I hate writing essays. Besides, I don't know what I want to be. Serena sighed and wrote down the topic. At home that evening, Serena complained about the assignment. "How do I know what I'll want to do when I'm older? I'm just a kid!" Dad smiled as he lit a candle on the table. "You don't have to commit to any career right now, but it doesn't hurt to think about what you might enjoy doing. In fact, I think you're already doing that. Just a couple days ago you and your sister hauled me into your doctor's office to check my ears and blood pressure. And a couple days before that, you and your brother were talking about settling on the moon."Serena grinned. "Maybe I will be a doctor someday. Or an astronaut. I don't know. But I can tell you what I don't want to be--an author. I don't like writing.""That's okay, but who knows? That may change," said Dad. "Just remember that your career isn't the most important thing in life anyway." He pointed to the flame of the candle. "Someone once told me our lives are like a flame. Is a flame a good thing or a bad thing?""Well, it could be either one," said Serena. "It could light a fire to cook food or provide warmth--that would be good. But it could do really bad things too, like start a fire that burns down a house or injures someone."Dad nodded. "Exactly. So, how is a person's life like a flame?"Serena hesitated. "Because it could be used for either good or bad?" "Yes," said Dad. "Life is a precious gift from God, but it's meant to be lived in relationship with Him. That's why we need to trust in Jesus. Even though Christians still make mistakes in life and do things that are wrong, Jesus forgives us and works through us to do good things. You don't need to know right now what you want to be when you grow up. Just know that, no matter what career you have, Jesus will use your life for good because you trust in Him." -Mary Rose Pearson

Not another essay! Serena groaned to herself as the teacher wrote the subject on the board: What I Want to Be When I Grow Up. I hate writing essays. Besides, I don't know what I want to be. Serena sighed and wrote down the topic. At home that evening, Serena complained about the assignment. "How do I know what I'll want to do when I'm older? I'm just a kid!" Dad smiled as he lit a candle on the table. "You don't have to commit to any career right now, but it doesn't hurt to think about what you might enjoy doing. In fact, I think you're already doing that. Just a couple days ago you and your sister hauled me into your doctor's office to check my ears and blood pressure. And a couple days before that, you and your brother were talking about settling on the moon."Serena grinned. "Maybe I will be a doctor someday. Or an astronaut. I don't know. But I can tell you what I don't want to be--an author. I don't like writing.""That's okay, but who knows? That may change," said Dad. "Just remember that your career isn't the most important thing in life anyway." He pointed to the flame of the candle. "Someone once told me our lives are like a flame. Is a flame a good thing or a bad thing?""Well, it could be either one," said Serena. "It could light a fire to cook food or provide warmth--that would be good. But it could do really bad things too, like start a fire that burns down a house or injures someone."Dad nodded. "Exactly. So, how is a person's life like a flame?"Serena hesitated. "Because it could be used for either good or bad?" "Yes," said Dad. "Life is a precious gift from God, but it's meant to be lived in relationship with Him. That's why we need to trust in Jesus. Even though Christians still make mistakes in life and do things that are wrong, Jesus forgives us and works through us to do good things. You don't need to know right now what you want to be when you grow up. Just know that, no matter what career you have, Jesus will use your life for good because you trust in Him." -Mary Rose Pearson

The Flame33681c63-c476-4d29-afae-805b984dc7e2Sat, 22 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe FlameNot another essay! Serena groaned to herself as the teacher wrote the subject on the board: What I Want to Be When I Grow Up. I hate writing essays. Besides, I don't know what I want to be. Serena sighed and wrote down the topic. At home that evening, Serena complained about the assignment. "How do I know what I'll want to do when I'm older? I'm just a kid!" Dad smiled as he lit a candle on the table. "You don't have to commit to any career right now, but it doesn't hurt to think about what you might enjoy doing. In fact, I think you're already doing that. Just a couple days ago you and your sister hauled me into your doctor's office to check my ears and blood pressure. And a couple days before that, you and your brother were talking about settling on the moon."Serena grinned. "Maybe I will be a doctor someday. Or an astronaut. I don't know. But I can tell you what I don't want to be--an author. I don't like writing.""That's okay, but who knows? That may change," said Dad. "Just remember that your career isn't the most important thing in life anyway." He pointed to the flame of the candle. "Someone once told me our lives are like a flame. Is a flame a good thing or a bad thing?""Well, it could be either one," said Serena. "It could light a fire to cook food or provide warmth--that would be good. But it could do really bad things too, like start a fire that burns down a house or injures someone."Dad nodded. "Exactly. So, how is a person's life like a flame?"Serena hesitated. "Because it could be used for either good or bad?" "Yes," said Dad. "Life is a precious gift from God, but it's meant to be lived in relationship with Him. That's why we need to trust in Jesus. Even though Christians still make mistakes in life and do things that are wrong, Jesus forgives us and works through us to do good things. You don't need to know right now what you want to be when you grow up. Just know that, no matter what career you have, Jesus will use your life for good because you trust in Him." -Mary Rose Pearson

Not another essay! Serena groaned to herself as the teacher wrote the subject on the board: What I Want to Be When I Grow Up. I hate writing essays. Besides, I don't know what I want to be. Serena sighed and wrote down the topic. At home that evening, Serena complained about the assignment. "How do I know what I'll want to do when I'm older? I'm just a kid!" Dad smiled as he lit a candle on the table. "You don't have to commit to any career right now, but it doesn't hurt to think about what you might enjoy doing. In fact, I think you're already doing that. Just a couple days ago you and your sister hauled me into your doctor's office to check my ears and blood pressure. And a couple days before that, you and your brother were talking about settling on the moon."Serena grinned. "Maybe I will be a doctor someday. Or an astronaut. I don't know. But I can tell you what I don't want to be--an author. I don't like writing.""That's okay, but who knows? That may change," said Dad. "Just remember that your career isn't the most important thing in life anyway." He pointed to the flame of the candle. "Someone once told me our lives are like a flame. Is a flame a good thing or a bad thing?""Well, it could be either one," said Serena. "It could light a fire to cook food or provide warmth--that would be good. But it could do really bad things too, like start a fire that burns down a house or injures someone."Dad nodded. "Exactly. So, how is a person's life like a flame?"Serena hesitated. "Because it could be used for either good or bad?" "Yes," said Dad. "Life is a precious gift from God, but it's meant to be lived in relationship with Him. That's why we need to trust in Jesus. Even though Christians still make mistakes in life and do things that are wrong, Jesus forgives us and works through us to do good things. You don't need to know right now what you want to be when you grow up. Just know that, no matter what career you have, Jesus will use your life for good because you trust in Him." -Mary Rose Pearson

The Flame4e5c4b62-c8f2-459e-8035-860bc32fe003Sat, 22 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: The Purpose of Indulgences Fr. Mike expands on the purpose of indulgences and clarifies why the Church has the authority to provide indulgences. We also learn about the role of the Communion of Saints in our strive for holiness and the different liturgical forms and elements of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1474-1484. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike expands on the purpose of indulgences and clarifies why the Church has the authority to provide indulgences. We also learn about the role of the Communion of Saints in our strive for holiness and the different liturgical forms and elements of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1474-1484. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 203: The Purpose of Indulgences2f742758-4437-49bf-8d92-47ddd50744b7Sat, 22 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsModesty | Girls Gone BibleHi friends. Let's talk MODESTY. Modesty is a very important component of walking with Jesus and we're on this journey with you. We speak on what the Bible says about modesty, where we're at with it, what modesty used to look like for us. We touch on social media and dealing with comments. We answer some of your questions as well. We love you so much and Jesus loves you even more. -Ari &amp; Ang  if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

Hi friends. Let's talk MODESTY. Modesty is a very important component of walking with Jesus and we're on this journey with you. We speak on what the Bible says about modesty, where we're at with it, what modesty used to look like for us. We touch on social media and dealing with comments. We answer some of your questions as well. We love you so much and Jesus loves you even more. -Ari &amp; Ang  if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

fullModesty | Girls Gone Bible44101cb0-f881-4cc9-b2da-bb462692a332Fri, 21 Jul 2023 23:07:38 +00002097https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 119: How To Figure Out ANYTHING In Your Life: Marie ForleoIn this moment, entrepreneur and author of ‘Everything is Figureoutable’, Marie Forleo discusses her 3 rules for a Figureoutable mindset. The most important of these rules is her third rule, which says that if you don’t care enough to reach a dream or goal, that’s OK, and instead you should find another dream or goal. Too often in life we beat ourselves up for being unmotivated or lazy for not achieving certain targets. Actually, we should just admit that we don’t care enough about the goal, and it is just something we think we should want to achieve. Instead, Marie believes we should reexamine our priorities and understand the difference when we say we ‘can’t’ or ‘won’t’ do something, as 99 percent of the time when we say we ‘can’t ‘we mean we won’t or don’t want to. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/ebU0K9spWvb Marie: https://www.marieforleo.com https://www.instagram.com/marieforleo/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, entrepreneur and author of ‘Everything is Figureoutable’, Marie Forleo discusses her 3 rules for a Figureoutable mindset. The most important of these rules is her third rule, which says that if you don’t care enough to reach a dream or goal, that’s OK, and instead you should find another dream or goal. Too often in life we beat ourselves up for being unmotivated or lazy for not achieving certain targets. Actually, we should just admit that we don’t care enough about the goal, and it is just something we think we should want to achieve. Instead, Marie believes we should reexamine our priorities and understand the difference when we say we ‘can’t’ or ‘won’t’ do something, as 99 percent of the time when we say we ‘can’t ‘we mean we won’t or don’t want to. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/ebU0K9spWvb Marie: https://www.marieforleo.com https://www.instagram.com/marieforleo/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 119: How To Figure Out ANYTHING In Your Life: Marie Forleoc17865d7-c5d1-40a2-9789-0d4d2cafa860Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000518https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: God's Judgment (2023) As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 202: God's Judgment (2023)703e6a71-b57e-4a4f-a702-ad6521e23babFri, 21 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: God's Judgment (2023) As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 202: God's Judgment (2023)7ca56168-951a-4dec-ae7f-795481b07924Fri, 21 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: God's Judgment (2023) As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 202: God's Judgment (2023)5d3cdc4b-2613-48ae-b958-81ce27d3b6b3Fri, 21 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: God's Judgment (2023) As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 202: God's Judgment (2023)a3f0b910-78b8-414a-a562-fbce3a37faeeFri, 21 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: How Confession Heals What happens to us when we go to Confession? Fr. Mike explains the powerful ways the Sacrament of Reconciliation spiritually restores and perfects us. We also learn about the eternal and temporal consequences of sin, and finally, Fr. Mike discusses the four aspects to an indulgence and how these aspects require our cooperation with God&#39;s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1468-1473. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

What happens to us when we go to Confession? Fr. Mike explains the powerful ways the Sacrament of Reconciliation spiritually restores and perfects us. We also learn about the eternal and temporal consequences of sin, and finally, Fr. Mike discusses the four aspects to an indulgence and how these aspects require our cooperation with God&#39;s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1468-1473. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 202: How Confession Heals11faef99-f273-49db-8d16-fc202ded586aFri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNever Muted"Grandma, you're on mute. You have to tap the little microphone icon to turn your sound on," ten-year-old Samara instructed her grandmother over the video call. "I can see your mouth moving but I don't know what you're saying," Samara said in frustration. She was eager to tell her grandmother about her dance recital. "Let me call you back and see if that will turn your microphone on." She ended the call then tapped the video call button again. After a few rings, her grandmother picked back up."Can you hear me now? I think it's working this time," Grandma said. "Yes! I can hear you! Grandma, did you see the video Mom sent you of me dancing?" "Oh yes, you were wonderful, honey! I can't believe how well you can dance!" Grandma and Samara talked for nearly an hour about her recital, and at the end Samara was so happy she could share her experience with her grandmother even though she didn't live nearby.She tangoed into the kitchen and gave Mom her phone back. "I heard you had some trouble hearing Grandma at first. I bet she was frustrated when you couldn't hear her," Mom commented as she worked on her computer."Yeah, it was hard to talk when I couldn't even hear her!" Samara said as she nibbled on a snack."That reminds me of you the other night, when you didn't want to pray because you thought God couldn't hear you. But prayer works a lot better than a video call! God always hears you when you pray." Mom always found a way to make a lesson out of anything.Samara thought about that, then said, "But what about everyone else praying? I bet He gets pretty busy listening to everybody's prayers.""Because He is infinite, God has the ability to hear all their prayers and yours too." Mom clapped her laptop shut. "God is never too busy to listen to your prayers, Samara. He loves you--He sent Jesus to die for your sins so you could be His child forever! He's not far away from you like Grandma is--He's always with you. You can talk to Him anytime." Mom gave Samara a hug. "So, do you think you'll try talking to God again?"Samara nodded. "Yeah, now I know God will always hear me!" -Dylan Kraayenbrink

"Grandma, you're on mute. You have to tap the little microphone icon to turn your sound on," ten-year-old Samara instructed her grandmother over the video call. "I can see your mouth moving but I don't know what you're saying," Samara said in frustration. She was eager to tell her grandmother about her dance recital. "Let me call you back and see if that will turn your microphone on." She ended the call then tapped the video call button again. After a few rings, her grandmother picked back up."Can you hear me now? I think it's working this time," Grandma said. "Yes! I can hear you! Grandma, did you see the video Mom sent you of me dancing?" "Oh yes, you were wonderful, honey! I can't believe how well you can dance!" Grandma and Samara talked for nearly an hour about her recital, and at the end Samara was so happy she could share her experience with her grandmother even though she didn't live nearby.She tangoed into the kitchen and gave Mom her phone back. "I heard you had some trouble hearing Grandma at first. I bet she was frustrated when you couldn't hear her," Mom commented as she worked on her computer."Yeah, it was hard to talk when I couldn't even hear her!" Samara said as she nibbled on a snack."That reminds me of you the other night, when you didn't want to pray because you thought God couldn't hear you. But prayer works a lot better than a video call! God always hears you when you pray." Mom always found a way to make a lesson out of anything.Samara thought about that, then said, "But what about everyone else praying? I bet He gets pretty busy listening to everybody's prayers.""Because He is infinite, God has the ability to hear all their prayers and yours too." Mom clapped her laptop shut. "God is never too busy to listen to your prayers, Samara. He loves you--He sent Jesus to die for your sins so you could be His child forever! He's not far away from you like Grandma is--He's always with you. You can talk to Him anytime." Mom gave Samara a hug. "So, do you think you'll try talking to God again?"Samara nodded. "Yeah, now I know God will always hear me!" -Dylan Kraayenbrink

Never Muted9fd3ea8e-fd3b-492b-88ed-7209880bb74dFri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNever Muted"Grandma, you're on mute. You have to tap the little microphone icon to turn your sound on," ten-year-old Samara instructed her grandmother over the video call. "I can see your mouth moving but I don't know what you're saying," Samara said in frustration. She was eager to tell her grandmother about her dance recital. "Let me call you back and see if that will turn your microphone on." She ended the call then tapped the video call button again. After a few rings, her grandmother picked back up."Can you hear me now? I think it's working this time," Grandma said. "Yes! I can hear you! Grandma, did you see the video Mom sent you of me dancing?" "Oh yes, you were wonderful, honey! I can't believe how well you can dance!" Grandma and Samara talked for nearly an hour about her recital, and at the end Samara was so happy she could share her experience with her grandmother even though she didn't live nearby.She tangoed into the kitchen and gave Mom her phone back. "I heard you had some trouble hearing Grandma at first. I bet she was frustrated when you couldn't hear her," Mom commented as she worked on her computer."Yeah, it was hard to talk when I couldn't even hear her!" Samara said as she nibbled on a snack."That reminds me of you the other night, when you didn't want to pray because you thought God couldn't hear you. But prayer works a lot better than a video call! God always hears you when you pray." Mom always found a way to make a lesson out of anything.Samara thought about that, then said, "But what about everyone else praying? I bet He gets pretty busy listening to everybody's prayers.""Because He is infinite, God has the ability to hear all their prayers and yours too." Mom clapped her laptop shut. "God is never too busy to listen to your prayers, Samara. He loves you--He sent Jesus to die for your sins so you could be His child forever! He's not far away from you like Grandma is--He's always with you. You can talk to Him anytime." Mom gave Samara a hug. "So, do you think you'll try talking to God again?"Samara nodded. "Yeah, now I know God will always hear me!" -Dylan Kraayenbrink

"Grandma, you're on mute. You have to tap the little microphone icon to turn your sound on," ten-year-old Samara instructed her grandmother over the video call. "I can see your mouth moving but I don't know what you're saying," Samara said in frustration. She was eager to tell her grandmother about her dance recital. "Let me call you back and see if that will turn your microphone on." She ended the call then tapped the video call button again. After a few rings, her grandmother picked back up."Can you hear me now? I think it's working this time," Grandma said. "Yes! I can hear you! Grandma, did you see the video Mom sent you of me dancing?" "Oh yes, you were wonderful, honey! I can't believe how well you can dance!" Grandma and Samara talked for nearly an hour about her recital, and at the end Samara was so happy she could share her experience with her grandmother even though she didn't live nearby.She tangoed into the kitchen and gave Mom her phone back. "I heard you had some trouble hearing Grandma at first. I bet she was frustrated when you couldn't hear her," Mom commented as she worked on her computer."Yeah, it was hard to talk when I couldn't even hear her!" Samara said as she nibbled on a snack."That reminds me of you the other night, when you didn't want to pray because you thought God couldn't hear you. But prayer works a lot better than a video call! God always hears you when you pray." Mom always found a way to make a lesson out of anything.Samara thought about that, then said, "But what about everyone else praying? I bet He gets pretty busy listening to everybody's prayers.""Because He is infinite, God has the ability to hear all their prayers and yours too." Mom clapped her laptop shut. "God is never too busy to listen to your prayers, Samara. He loves you--He sent Jesus to die for your sins so you could be His child forever! He's not far away from you like Grandma is--He's always with you. You can talk to Him anytime." Mom gave Samara a hug. "So, do you think you'll try talking to God again?"Samara nodded. "Yeah, now I know God will always hear me!" -Dylan Kraayenbrink

Never Muted0d7490e2-621c-4cd6-849f-2264f3e14288Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: How Confession Heals What happens to us when we go to Confession? Fr. Mike explains the powerful ways the Sacrament of Reconciliation spiritually restores and perfects us. We also learn about the eternal and temporal consequences of sin, and finally, Fr. Mike discusses the four aspects to an indulgence and how these aspects require our cooperation with God&#39;s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1468-1473. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

What happens to us when we go to Confession? Fr. Mike explains the powerful ways the Sacrament of Reconciliation spiritually restores and perfects us. We also learn about the eternal and temporal consequences of sin, and finally, Fr. Mike discusses the four aspects to an indulgence and how these aspects require our cooperation with God&#39;s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1468-1473. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 202: How Confession Healsd622ef48-2665-4c22-9cf0-103991c3781dFri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Sound of Freedom" Movie In our world today, there are millions trapped in slavery and sex trafficking. The most horrific and devastating example of this is the sale of the weakest and most vulnerable in society, our children. Today, Fr. Mike shares his honest review of the film, &quot;Sound of Freedom,&quot; currently in theaters, and offers a word of encouragement for how each of us can confront this terrible reality head-on and proactively do something about it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In our world today, there are millions trapped in slavery and sex trafficking. The most horrific and devastating example of this is the sale of the weakest and most vulnerable in society, our children. Today, Fr. Mike shares his honest review of the film, &quot;Sound of Freedom,&quot; currently in theaters, and offers a word of encouragement for how each of us can confront this terrible reality head-on and proactively do something about it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Sound of Freedom" Movieabf26c45-2a93-44b9-935f-d96ce96e917bThu, 20 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Sound of Freedom" Movie In our world today, there are millions trapped in slavery and sex trafficking. The most horrific and devastating example of this is the sale of the weakest and most vulnerable in society, our children. Today, Fr. Mike shares his honest review of the film, &quot;Sound of Freedom,&quot; currently in theaters, and offers a word of encouragement for how each of us can confront this terrible reality head-on and proactively do something about it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In our world today, there are millions trapped in slavery and sex trafficking. The most horrific and devastating example of this is the sale of the weakest and most vulnerable in society, our children. Today, Fr. Mike shares his honest review of the film, &quot;Sound of Freedom,&quot; currently in theaters, and offers a word of encouragement for how each of us can confront this terrible reality head-on and proactively do something about it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Sound of Freedom" Movieaef4a479-77ad-4ff0-8ae1-ad9c2e681509Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#824 - Sermon on Romans 8:1-11 – ZombiesThis episode is a sermon that I preached at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, California. It is about Romans 8 and the struggle between the flesh and the spirit. It is also about zombies. First Reading Genesis 25:19-3419These are the descendants of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham was the father of Isaac, 20and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-aram, sister of Laban the Aramean. 21Isaac prayed to the LORD for his wife, because she was barren; and the LORD granted his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. 22The children struggled together within her; and she said, “If it is to be this way, why do I live?” So she went to inquire of the LORD. 23And the LORD said to her,
     “Two nations are in your womb,
          and two peoples born of you shall be divided;
     the one shall be stronger than the other,
          the elder shall serve the younger.”
24When her time to give birth was at hand, there were twins in her womb. 25The first came out red, all his body like a hairy mantle; so they named him Esau. 26Afterward his brother came out, with his hand gripping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.27When the boys grew up, Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents. 28Isaac loved Esau, because he was fond of game; but Rebekah loved Jacob.29Once when Jacob was cooking a stew, Esau came in from the field, and he was famished. 30Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stuff, for I am famished!” (Therefore he was called Edom.) 31Jacob said, “First sell me your birthright.” 32Esau said, “I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to me?” 33Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob. 34Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank, and rose and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright. Second Reading Romans 8:1-111There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. 3For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do: by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and to deal with sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, 4so that the just requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 7For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law — indeed it cannot, 8and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.9But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. 10But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you. Gospel Matthew 13:1-9, 18-231That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went out to sow. 4And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. 5Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. 6But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. 7Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. 8Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. 9Let anyone with ears listen!”18“Hear then the parable of the sower. 19When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. 20As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away. 22As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. 23But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is a sermon that I preached at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, California. It is about Romans 8 and the struggle between the flesh and the spirit. It is also about zombies. First Reading Genesis 25:19-3419These are the descendants of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham was the father of Isaac, 20and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-aram, sister of Laban the Aramean. 21Isaac prayed to the LORD for his wife, because she was barren; and the LORD granted his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. 22The children struggled together within her; and she said, “If it is to be this way, why do I live?” So she went to inquire of the LORD. 23And the LORD said to her,
     “Two nations are in your womb,
          and two peoples born of you shall be divided;
     the one shall be stronger than the other,
          the elder shall serve the younger.”
24When her time to give birth was at hand, there were twins in her womb. 25The first came out red, all his body like a hairy mantle; so they named him Esau. 26Afterward his brother came out, with his hand gripping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.27When the boys grew up, Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents. 28Isaac loved Esau, because he was fond of game; but Rebekah loved Jacob.29Once when Jacob was cooking a stew, Esau came in from the field, and he was famished. 30Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stuff, for I am famished!” (Therefore he was called Edom.) 31Jacob said, “First sell me your birthright.” 32Esau said, “I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to me?” 33Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob. 34Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank, and rose and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright. Second Reading Romans 8:1-111There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. 3For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do: by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and to deal with sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, 4so that the just requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 7For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law — indeed it cannot, 8and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.9But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. 10But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you. Gospel Matthew 13:1-9, 18-231That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went out to sow. 4And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. 5Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. 6But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. 7Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. 8Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. 9Let anyone with ears listen!”18“Hear then the parable of the sower. 19When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. 20As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away. 22As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. 23But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#824 - Sermon on Romans 8:1-11 – Zombies8e31d310-29af-4faf-b94a-c5670e093fd8Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:30:00 +0000812https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Money Expert: "Do Not Buy A House!"... The 10 Ways To Make REAL Money! Ramit Sethi (E266)Ramit Sethi began his journey as a personal finance adviser in 2004, with his website, iwillteachyoutoberich.com. Ramit was the co-founder of PBworks, and is the CEO of GrowthLab. He is also the author of the 2009 New York Times best-selling book, ‘I will Teach You To Be Rich’, and ‘Your Move: The Underdog’s Guide to Building Your Business”. In 2023, Netflix released the series ‘How To Get Rich’ with Ramit as its host. In this conversation Ramit and Steven discuss topics, such as: How to define your ‘rich life’ Why buying a house isn’t necessarily a good decision How to invest like a millionaire His 10 rules for becoming rich Where real wealth is created The key character traits of rich people Why most people don’t understand money The truth about investing in cryptocurrency Why becoming rich isn’t necessarily about intelligence You can purchase, ‘I Will Teach You to Be Rich: The Journal’, here: https://bit.ly/44TcwWL Follow Ramit: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Om30Gw Twitter: https://bit.ly/3NXDNAH Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' per order link: https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3nIkGAZ Twitter: http://bit.ly/3ztHuHm Linkedin: https://bit.ly/41Fl95Q Telegram: http://bit.ly/3nJYxST Sponsors: Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Whoop: http://bit.ly/3zNvvop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramit Sethi began his journey as a personal finance adviser in 2004, with his website, iwillteachyoutoberich.com. Ramit was the co-founder of PBworks, and is the CEO of GrowthLab. He is also the author of the 2009 New York Times best-selling book, ‘I will Teach You To Be Rich’, and ‘Your Move: The Underdog’s Guide to Building Your Business”. In 2023, Netflix released the series ‘How To Get Rich’ with Ramit as its host. In this conversation Ramit and Steven discuss topics, such as: How to define your ‘rich life’ Why buying a house isn’t necessarily a good decision How to invest like a millionaire His 10 rules for becoming rich Where real wealth is created The key character traits of rich people Why most people don’t understand money The truth about investing in cryptocurrency Why becoming rich isn’t necessarily about intelligence You can purchase, ‘I Will Teach You to Be Rich: The Journal’, here: https://bit.ly/44TcwWL Follow Ramit: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Om30Gw Twitter: https://bit.ly/3NXDNAH Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' per order link: https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3nIkGAZ Twitter: http://bit.ly/3ztHuHm Linkedin: https://bit.ly/41Fl95Q Telegram: http://bit.ly/3nJYxST Sponsors: Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Whoop: http://bit.ly/3zNvvop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Money Expert: "Do Not Buy A House!"... The 10 Ways To Make REAL Money! Ramit Sethi (E266)4cbfee14-4c73-4d31-9034-bb05dfab42f0Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +00005937https://216.73.216.191/allTags10 Years of The Catholic GentlemanA lot has changed in the last 10 years. A lot. However, here at the Catholic Gentleman, while we have advanced to combat the ways men are being formed by the world, we have kept the goal of our mission the same. Be a Man. Be a Saint. In celebration of our 10 year anniversary, we are offering an exclusive sale and discussing the ways the world has advanced and how The Catholic Gentleman has survived and will always be there to accurately guide men to Christ and His Church. It has been 10 years, and we look forward to what God will provide in the next 10 Years! 🔴 10 Year Special - Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Get access to our membership program and receive the Catholic Gentleman Book for FREE with free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot has changed in the last 10 years. A lot. However, here at the Catholic Gentleman, while we have advanced to combat the ways men are being formed by the world, we have kept the goal of our mission the same. Be a Man. Be a Saint. In celebration of our 10 year anniversary, we are offering an exclusive sale and discussing the ways the world has advanced and how The Catholic Gentleman has survived and will always be there to accurately guide men to Christ and His Church. It has been 10 years, and we look forward to what God will provide in the next 10 Years! 🔴 10 Year Special - Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Get access to our membership program and receive the Catholic Gentleman Book for FREE with free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full10 Years of The Catholic Gentleman99fe6c05-c47c-4545-a8c7-e74c85b4bfa0Thu, 20 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +00002288https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2023)3aeadc2d-7eee-4888-ad40-5e3c6a987c72Thu, 20 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2023)928805ba-af9d-44ca-b352-3dfb515ab3ceThu, 20 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2023)66db4c7d-f7bd-47bf-9cfb-8d734ecf2dd3Thu, 20 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2023)ba30aba4-00ae-4b8f-bb91-8245a87df543Thu, 20 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: The Confessor’s Role If God is the one who forgives our sins, why do we need priests as confessors? The Catechism teaches us today about the role of the priest as the minister of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We learn that priests ought to be &quot;servants&quot; of God&#39;s mercy rather than &quot;masters&quot; of God&#39;s mercy. Fr. Mike invites us to pray for all priests&#39; hearts, encouraging gentle, loving, and truthful confessors. Lastly, Fr. Mike clarifies the purpose of excommunication and the sacramental seal. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1461-1467. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

If God is the one who forgives our sins, why do we need priests as confessors? The Catechism teaches us today about the role of the priest as the minister of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We learn that priests ought to be &quot;servants&quot; of God&#39;s mercy rather than &quot;masters&quot; of God&#39;s mercy. Fr. Mike invites us to pray for all priests&#39; hearts, encouraging gentle, loving, and truthful confessors. Lastly, Fr. Mike clarifies the purpose of excommunication and the sacramental seal. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1461-1467. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 201: The Confessor’s Role54d9a839-06fa-4698-9063-e228f4342bc8Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFalse LightsDuring their vacation by the sea, Lena and her family visited an old lighthouse in the area. "What does a lighthouse do, Daddy?" asked Lena's little sister Arianna."It shines light far and wide, so ships out at sea are guided to a safe place to dock," Dad told her."Yes, but do you know what some people used to do long ago?" Mom pointed out toward the sea. "Can you see those rocks way over there? Well, sometimes men called wreckers would light their lamps and swing them over there near those rocks. The ships' captains would think that was a safe harbor, and then they'd end up on the rocks.""That's horrible!" said Lena. "Why would anyone do that?""Well, after the ship crashed into the rocks, the wreckers would steal the cargo," said Mom. "Ships often carried gold in those days.""I'm glad there are no wreckers now," said Arianna.Lena nodded. She shuddered as she studied the sharp, cruel-looking rocks."Actually, we still need to watch out for wreckers," said Dad. "But I don't mean the ship-wrecking kind. Satan is a wrecker--a master wrecker. He makes evil things look attractive and appealing so we're tempted to go after them.""Like what?" asked Lena."Well, how about greed?" said Dad. "While it's not wrong to be rich--in fact, the Bible says everything we have is a gift from God--Satan wants us to love money more than we love God. He wants us to be willing to do anything to get what we want, even if it means hurting others, so he may try to make having lots of money look really good to us. We need to remember that it's Jesus who satisfies our souls, not anything we own."Mom nodded. "Pride is another thing Satan tries to disguise as good. I used to think it was good for me to try to do everything myself, but Jesus reminded me that He didn't save me from sin so I could do life on my own. I needed to depend on Him for help.""Good example," said Dad. "Ships often got wrecked on those rocks out there, and Satan tries to lead us astray with his false lights. We need to keep our eyes on the one true light--Jesus--and trust Him to lead us to safety." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

During their vacation by the sea, Lena and her family visited an old lighthouse in the area. "What does a lighthouse do, Daddy?" asked Lena's little sister Arianna."It shines light far and wide, so ships out at sea are guided to a safe place to dock," Dad told her."Yes, but do you know what some people used to do long ago?" Mom pointed out toward the sea. "Can you see those rocks way over there? Well, sometimes men called wreckers would light their lamps and swing them over there near those rocks. The ships' captains would think that was a safe harbor, and then they'd end up on the rocks.""That's horrible!" said Lena. "Why would anyone do that?""Well, after the ship crashed into the rocks, the wreckers would steal the cargo," said Mom. "Ships often carried gold in those days.""I'm glad there are no wreckers now," said Arianna.Lena nodded. She shuddered as she studied the sharp, cruel-looking rocks."Actually, we still need to watch out for wreckers," said Dad. "But I don't mean the ship-wrecking kind. Satan is a wrecker--a master wrecker. He makes evil things look attractive and appealing so we're tempted to go after them.""Like what?" asked Lena."Well, how about greed?" said Dad. "While it's not wrong to be rich--in fact, the Bible says everything we have is a gift from God--Satan wants us to love money more than we love God. He wants us to be willing to do anything to get what we want, even if it means hurting others, so he may try to make having lots of money look really good to us. We need to remember that it's Jesus who satisfies our souls, not anything we own."Mom nodded. "Pride is another thing Satan tries to disguise as good. I used to think it was good for me to try to do everything myself, but Jesus reminded me that He didn't save me from sin so I could do life on my own. I needed to depend on Him for help.""Good example," said Dad. "Ships often got wrecked on those rocks out there, and Satan tries to lead us astray with his false lights. We need to keep our eyes on the one true light--Jesus--and trust Him to lead us to safety." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

False Lights4f674821-3e3c-4292-8199-60aa69a5f29cThu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFalse LightsDuring their vacation by the sea, Lena and her family visited an old lighthouse in the area. "What does a lighthouse do, Daddy?" asked Lena's little sister Arianna."It shines light far and wide, so ships out at sea are guided to a safe place to dock," Dad told her."Yes, but do you know what some people used to do long ago?" Mom pointed out toward the sea. "Can you see those rocks way over there? Well, sometimes men called wreckers would light their lamps and swing them over there near those rocks. The ships' captains would think that was a safe harbor, and then they'd end up on the rocks.""That's horrible!" said Lena. "Why would anyone do that?""Well, after the ship crashed into the rocks, the wreckers would steal the cargo," said Mom. "Ships often carried gold in those days.""I'm glad there are no wreckers now," said Arianna.Lena nodded. She shuddered as she studied the sharp, cruel-looking rocks."Actually, we still need to watch out for wreckers," said Dad. "But I don't mean the ship-wrecking kind. Satan is a wrecker--a master wrecker. He makes evil things look attractive and appealing so we're tempted to go after them.""Like what?" asked Lena."Well, how about greed?" said Dad. "While it's not wrong to be rich--in fact, the Bible says everything we have is a gift from God--Satan wants us to love money more than we love God. He wants us to be willing to do anything to get what we want, even if it means hurting others, so he may try to make having lots of money look really good to us. We need to remember that it's Jesus who satisfies our souls, not anything we own."Mom nodded. "Pride is another thing Satan tries to disguise as good. I used to think it was good for me to try to do everything myself, but Jesus reminded me that He didn't save me from sin so I could do life on my own. I needed to depend on Him for help.""Good example," said Dad. "Ships often got wrecked on those rocks out there, and Satan tries to lead us astray with his false lights. We need to keep our eyes on the one true light--Jesus--and trust Him to lead us to safety." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

During their vacation by the sea, Lena and her family visited an old lighthouse in the area. "What does a lighthouse do, Daddy?" asked Lena's little sister Arianna."It shines light far and wide, so ships out at sea are guided to a safe place to dock," Dad told her."Yes, but do you know what some people used to do long ago?" Mom pointed out toward the sea. "Can you see those rocks way over there? Well, sometimes men called wreckers would light their lamps and swing them over there near those rocks. The ships' captains would think that was a safe harbor, and then they'd end up on the rocks.""That's horrible!" said Lena. "Why would anyone do that?""Well, after the ship crashed into the rocks, the wreckers would steal the cargo," said Mom. "Ships often carried gold in those days.""I'm glad there are no wreckers now," said Arianna.Lena nodded. She shuddered as she studied the sharp, cruel-looking rocks."Actually, we still need to watch out for wreckers," said Dad. "But I don't mean the ship-wrecking kind. Satan is a wrecker--a master wrecker. He makes evil things look attractive and appealing so we're tempted to go after them.""Like what?" asked Lena."Well, how about greed?" said Dad. "While it's not wrong to be rich--in fact, the Bible says everything we have is a gift from God--Satan wants us to love money more than we love God. He wants us to be willing to do anything to get what we want, even if it means hurting others, so he may try to make having lots of money look really good to us. We need to remember that it's Jesus who satisfies our souls, not anything we own."Mom nodded. "Pride is another thing Satan tries to disguise as good. I used to think it was good for me to try to do everything myself, but Jesus reminded me that He didn't save me from sin so I could do life on my own. I needed to depend on Him for help.""Good example," said Dad. "Ships often got wrecked on those rocks out there, and Satan tries to lead us astray with his false lights. We need to keep our eyes on the one true light--Jesus--and trust Him to lead us to safety." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

False Lightsf4f5bb97-c47e-47ef-b456-234101ce962dThu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: The Confessor’s Role If God is the one who forgives our sins, why do we need priests as confessors? The Catechism teaches us today about the role of the priest as the minister of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We learn that priests ought to be &quot;servants&quot; of God&#39;s mercy rather than &quot;masters&quot; of God&#39;s mercy. Fr. Mike invites us to pray for all priests&#39; hearts, encouraging gentle, loving, and truthful confessors. Lastly, Fr. Mike clarifies the purpose of excommunication and the sacramental seal. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1461-1467. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

If God is the one who forgives our sins, why do we need priests as confessors? The Catechism teaches us today about the role of the priest as the minister of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We learn that priests ought to be &quot;servants&quot; of God&#39;s mercy rather than &quot;masters&quot; of God&#39;s mercy. Fr. Mike invites us to pray for all priests&#39; hearts, encouraging gentle, loving, and truthful confessors. Lastly, Fr. Mike clarifies the purpose of excommunication and the sacramental seal. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1461-1467. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 201: The Confessor’s Role4a8104d6-6410-4671-b8e3-32d68e468522Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#494 When did the Early Church Know that Jesus Is God? - Jimmy AkinThe earliest Church did not think Jesus was God, says one modern theory. Rather, he was deified over time by people who loved his message. Jimmy Akin examines this theory, and finds precious little evidence for it in the historical record. &nbsp; …

The earliest Church did not think Jesus was God, says one modern theory. Rather, he was deified over time by people who loved his message. Jimmy Akin examines this theory, and finds precious little evidence for it in the historical record. &nbsp; …

#494 When did the Early Church Know that Jesus Is God? - Jimmy Akinfb4ff630-5e6b-4bd0-9082-470ca25521dcWed, 19 Jul 2023 23:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsColoring pages & Bonus Content!Your support matters! To say thanks, we have beautiful, original coloring pages for each new episode, worksheets, as well a monthly memory verse in audio and print, and parent support sections. All of this is only available to YOU, my supporter! All sheets can be printed multiple times. Simply go to https://www.patreon.com/Kidsbiblestories https://www.kbspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your support matters! To say thanks, we have beautiful, original coloring pages for each new episode, worksheets, as well a monthly memory verse in audio and print, and parent support sections. All of this is only available to YOU, my supporter! All sheets can be printed multiple times. Simply go to https://www.patreon.com/Kidsbiblestories https://www.kbspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

bonusColoring pages & Bonus Content!dfe87373-4412-4d80-ac36-90648c5f0835Wed, 19 Jul 2023 08:56:00 +0000159https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2023) Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2023)813b631a-3e54-4308-a9c4-61f99b604f0eWed, 19 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2023) Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2023)d66df449-0e25-4b77-bd69-a12a3b852f62Wed, 19 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2023) Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2023)d3b1364e-82af-451b-a535-2cd24366ca3bWed, 19 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2023) Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2023)ff03eb5e-0b65-4a3e-9bee-9aa4c29a02caWed, 19 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: The Confession of Sins When we confess our sins, we’re not telling God something he doesn’t know; we’re giving God access to something he doesn’t have: permission to heal our wounds. Today we learn why the act of confessing our sins is an essential part of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between absolution, penance, and satisfaction. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1455-1460. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

When we confess our sins, we’re not telling God something he doesn’t know; we’re giving God access to something he doesn’t have: permission to heal our wounds. Today we learn why the act of confessing our sins is an essential part of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between absolution, penance, and satisfaction. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1455-1460. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 200: The Confession of Sins1ad0a6f0-22a4-489a-8cce-740778158e23Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAn Eye for an EyeDanar was silent as he rode home from his first pencak silat competition. He had been looking forward to the Indonesian martial arts competition and had even won third place, but now he found it hard to celebrate.His father looked at him. "You've been awfully quiet, Danar," Ayah said. "What's the matter?"Danar sighed, then blurted out, "I gave up my free time and rode my bike really far to go cheer Budi's soccer game last week, and Ucok's mathlete the week before. They both said they were coming today, but they didn't show up. And they didn't explain why either." Danar glanced at his phone, but there were no new messages. "I'm sorry to hear that, Danar. It hurts when people don't show up for you."Danar crossed his arms. "Well, I'm never going to show up for them again!"Ayah frowned. "Danar, have you heard the saying 'An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind'?" Danar shook his head. "It means that trying to get back at people for the ways they hurt us doesn't help anyone, because everyone does hurtful things," Ayah said. "We all make mistakes and sin against God and one another. Each one of us would deserve revenge because everyone is guilty." Ayah turned to look at Danar. "If Jesus had followed the practice of an eye for an eye, do you think anyone would be saved?""No," Danar said. "We all deserve to be punished for our sins, but Jesus took the punishment for us. We learned a verse about that at church--'While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.'"Ayah nodded. "And He tells us to forgive others when they hurt us." "I know. I just don't understand why my friends didn't even bother to tell me they weren't coming." Danar looked dejected."Why don't you try to talk to them? Maybe something happened," said Ayah."All right." Just then, Danar's phone beeped. "Ayah, Budi just texted me, and Ucok is in the hospital! He got into a bicycle accident on his way home from the park. He was playing soccer with Budi--they must have forgotten about my competition." Danar looked at his father. "Can we go to the hospital now?""Sure thing." Ayah made a turn for the hospital. -Ruth Setyadi

Danar was silent as he rode home from his first pencak silat competition. He had been looking forward to the Indonesian martial arts competition and had even won third place, but now he found it hard to celebrate.His father looked at him. "You've been awfully quiet, Danar," Ayah said. "What's the matter?"Danar sighed, then blurted out, "I gave up my free time and rode my bike really far to go cheer Budi's soccer game last week, and Ucok's mathlete the week before. They both said they were coming today, but they didn't show up. And they didn't explain why either." Danar glanced at his phone, but there were no new messages. "I'm sorry to hear that, Danar. It hurts when people don't show up for you."Danar crossed his arms. "Well, I'm never going to show up for them again!"Ayah frowned. "Danar, have you heard the saying 'An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind'?" Danar shook his head. "It means that trying to get back at people for the ways they hurt us doesn't help anyone, because everyone does hurtful things," Ayah said. "We all make mistakes and sin against God and one another. Each one of us would deserve revenge because everyone is guilty." Ayah turned to look at Danar. "If Jesus had followed the practice of an eye for an eye, do you think anyone would be saved?""No," Danar said. "We all deserve to be punished for our sins, but Jesus took the punishment for us. We learned a verse about that at church--'While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.'"Ayah nodded. "And He tells us to forgive others when they hurt us." "I know. I just don't understand why my friends didn't even bother to tell me they weren't coming." Danar looked dejected."Why don't you try to talk to them? Maybe something happened," said Ayah."All right." Just then, Danar's phone beeped. "Ayah, Budi just texted me, and Ucok is in the hospital! He got into a bicycle accident on his way home from the park. He was playing soccer with Budi--they must have forgotten about my competition." Danar looked at his father. "Can we go to the hospital now?""Sure thing." Ayah made a turn for the hospital. -Ruth Setyadi

An Eye for an Eye3ca7d978-74db-4973-bc79-f68abc35fb2aWed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAn Eye for an EyeDanar was silent as he rode home from his first pencak silat competition. He had been looking forward to the Indonesian martial arts competition and had even won third place, but now he found it hard to celebrate.His father looked at him. "You've been awfully quiet, Danar," Ayah said. "What's the matter?"Danar sighed, then blurted out, "I gave up my free time and rode my bike really far to go cheer Budi's soccer game last week, and Ucok's mathlete the week before. They both said they were coming today, but they didn't show up. And they didn't explain why either." Danar glanced at his phone, but there were no new messages. "I'm sorry to hear that, Danar. It hurts when people don't show up for you."Danar crossed his arms. "Well, I'm never going to show up for them again!"Ayah frowned. "Danar, have you heard the saying 'An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind'?" Danar shook his head. "It means that trying to get back at people for the ways they hurt us doesn't help anyone, because everyone does hurtful things," Ayah said. "We all make mistakes and sin against God and one another. Each one of us would deserve revenge because everyone is guilty." Ayah turned to look at Danar. "If Jesus had followed the practice of an eye for an eye, do you think anyone would be saved?""No," Danar said. "We all deserve to be punished for our sins, but Jesus took the punishment for us. We learned a verse about that at church--'While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.'"Ayah nodded. "And He tells us to forgive others when they hurt us." "I know. I just don't understand why my friends didn't even bother to tell me they weren't coming." Danar looked dejected."Why don't you try to talk to them? Maybe something happened," said Ayah."All right." Just then, Danar's phone beeped. "Ayah, Budi just texted me, and Ucok is in the hospital! He got into a bicycle accident on his way home from the park. He was playing soccer with Budi--they must have forgotten about my competition." Danar looked at his father. "Can we go to the hospital now?""Sure thing." Ayah made a turn for the hospital. -Ruth Setyadi

Danar was silent as he rode home from his first pencak silat competition. He had been looking forward to the Indonesian martial arts competition and had even won third place, but now he found it hard to celebrate.His father looked at him. "You've been awfully quiet, Danar," Ayah said. "What's the matter?"Danar sighed, then blurted out, "I gave up my free time and rode my bike really far to go cheer Budi's soccer game last week, and Ucok's mathlete the week before. They both said they were coming today, but they didn't show up. And they didn't explain why either." Danar glanced at his phone, but there were no new messages. "I'm sorry to hear that, Danar. It hurts when people don't show up for you."Danar crossed his arms. "Well, I'm never going to show up for them again!"Ayah frowned. "Danar, have you heard the saying 'An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind'?" Danar shook his head. "It means that trying to get back at people for the ways they hurt us doesn't help anyone, because everyone does hurtful things," Ayah said. "We all make mistakes and sin against God and one another. Each one of us would deserve revenge because everyone is guilty." Ayah turned to look at Danar. "If Jesus had followed the practice of an eye for an eye, do you think anyone would be saved?""No," Danar said. "We all deserve to be punished for our sins, but Jesus took the punishment for us. We learned a verse about that at church--'While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.'"Ayah nodded. "And He tells us to forgive others when they hurt us." "I know. I just don't understand why my friends didn't even bother to tell me they weren't coming." Danar looked dejected."Why don't you try to talk to them? Maybe something happened," said Ayah."All right." Just then, Danar's phone beeped. "Ayah, Budi just texted me, and Ucok is in the hospital! He got into a bicycle accident on his way home from the park. He was playing soccer with Budi--they must have forgotten about my competition." Danar looked at his father. "Can we go to the hospital now?""Sure thing." Ayah made a turn for the hospital. -Ruth Setyadi

An Eye for an Eye4bf20ddd-37c7-4ac5-a910-d004c993067cWed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: The Confession of Sins When we confess our sins, we’re not telling God something he doesn’t know; we’re giving God access to something he doesn’t have: permission to heal our wounds. Today we learn why the act of confessing our sins is an essential part of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between absolution, penance, and satisfaction. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1455-1460. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

When we confess our sins, we’re not telling God something he doesn’t know; we’re giving God access to something he doesn’t have: permission to heal our wounds. Today we learn why the act of confessing our sins is an essential part of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between absolution, penance, and satisfaction. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1455-1460. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 200: The Confession of Sinsc117ee75-cb14-4790-9ee7-8cb0a453b35cWed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: Times for War (2023) Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 199: Times for War (2023)971194fe-85e6-4229-b61e-b4a659ae6406Tue, 18 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: Times for War (2023) Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 199: Times for War (2023)3878c183-abe0-4772-ad3e-0c19f54958b7Tue, 18 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: Times for War (2023) Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 199: Times for War (2023)bb156d13-9c04-4e94-a6d4-d98e6ae99f0aTue, 18 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: Times for War (2023) Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 199: Times for War (2023)e27ef490-baad-4953-b055-04d833119ae9Tue, 18 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: The Sacrament of Forgiveness Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Specifically, we explore the origins and structure of the sacrament that we use today. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although some of the ways we celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation have changed, the essential elements have always remained the same. He also explores the importance of understanding the differences between perfect and imperfect contrition. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1446-1454. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Specifically, we explore the origins and structure of the sacrament that we use today. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although some of the ways we celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation have changed, the essential elements have always remained the same. He also explores the importance of understanding the differences between perfect and imperfect contrition. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1446-1454. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 199: The Sacrament of Forgiveness0ee52716-ed24-450c-b1f7-0f0d6990ef45Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsClay Pots"I don't understand why Miss Wong picked Melanie to sing the solo at church instead of me," said Freya as she flattened a stick of red modeling clay onto the table. "I'm the best singer in the choir, and I have a much better stage presence than Melanie." She tossed her hair over her shoulder. "Miss Wong says I have a natural talent for music.""And a natural talent for bragging!" muttered Brody. Freya made a face at her brother as she started shaping the clay into a slender vase. "Don't be jealous just because I'm smarter than you." Brody sighed impatiently and left the room. Freya stood back to admire her handiwork. "I wish I could fire this vase in a kiln so it would hold water, but it will look pretty just sitting on a shelf." She smiled at her mom. "Mrs. White says I'm quite the artist."Mom glanced at Freya's work. "Well, that blue bowl you made yesterday looks fantastic! And this red clay vase is turning out so well too. Both of those pottery pieces must be very smart and talented to be so nicely made.""What do you mean?" asked Freya, frowning. "Things aren't smart or talented. I am--I made them. They were just sticks of clay. I'm the one responsible for the way they turned out.""That's true," said Mom. "That's like people, isn't it? For example, you may be smart and artistic and a good singer, but who is responsible for that? Who made you that way?"Freya looked down at the table. "God did," she mumbled at last."So who should receive the credit and praise?" asked Mom."God," Freya admitted.Mom nodded. "God is the one who gave you your talents and abilities--and He gives them to everyone else too. They're not all the same, but they're all equally important, because they're meant to be used to bring glory to Jesus and share His love with others. We can trust Him to help us do that." Mom pointed to Freya's vase. "Just like you're carefully shaping that lump of clay into a beautiful vase, God is shaping us to be more like Jesus. So don't brag about the things you're able to do. Instead, remember they're gifts from Him and use them to serve others."-Tanya Ferdinandusz

"I don't understand why Miss Wong picked Melanie to sing the solo at church instead of me," said Freya as she flattened a stick of red modeling clay onto the table. "I'm the best singer in the choir, and I have a much better stage presence than Melanie." She tossed her hair over her shoulder. "Miss Wong says I have a natural talent for music.""And a natural talent for bragging!" muttered Brody. Freya made a face at her brother as she started shaping the clay into a slender vase. "Don't be jealous just because I'm smarter than you." Brody sighed impatiently and left the room. Freya stood back to admire her handiwork. "I wish I could fire this vase in a kiln so it would hold water, but it will look pretty just sitting on a shelf." She smiled at her mom. "Mrs. White says I'm quite the artist."Mom glanced at Freya's work. "Well, that blue bowl you made yesterday looks fantastic! And this red clay vase is turning out so well too. Both of those pottery pieces must be very smart and talented to be so nicely made.""What do you mean?" asked Freya, frowning. "Things aren't smart or talented. I am--I made them. They were just sticks of clay. I'm the one responsible for the way they turned out.""That's true," said Mom. "That's like people, isn't it? For example, you may be smart and artistic and a good singer, but who is responsible for that? Who made you that way?"Freya looked down at the table. "God did," she mumbled at last."So who should receive the credit and praise?" asked Mom."God," Freya admitted.Mom nodded. "God is the one who gave you your talents and abilities--and He gives them to everyone else too. They're not all the same, but they're all equally important, because they're meant to be used to bring glory to Jesus and share His love with others. We can trust Him to help us do that." Mom pointed to Freya's vase. "Just like you're carefully shaping that lump of clay into a beautiful vase, God is shaping us to be more like Jesus. So don't brag about the things you're able to do. Instead, remember they're gifts from Him and use them to serve others."-Tanya Ferdinandusz

Clay Potsbd218a5d-fd7d-428b-8ed7-f82fbdae0b4bTue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsClay Pots"I don't understand why Miss Wong picked Melanie to sing the solo at church instead of me," said Freya as she flattened a stick of red modeling clay onto the table. "I'm the best singer in the choir, and I have a much better stage presence than Melanie." She tossed her hair over her shoulder. "Miss Wong says I have a natural talent for music.""And a natural talent for bragging!" muttered Brody. Freya made a face at her brother as she started shaping the clay into a slender vase. "Don't be jealous just because I'm smarter than you." Brody sighed impatiently and left the room. Freya stood back to admire her handiwork. "I wish I could fire this vase in a kiln so it would hold water, but it will look pretty just sitting on a shelf." She smiled at her mom. "Mrs. White says I'm quite the artist."Mom glanced at Freya's work. "Well, that blue bowl you made yesterday looks fantastic! And this red clay vase is turning out so well too. Both of those pottery pieces must be very smart and talented to be so nicely made.""What do you mean?" asked Freya, frowning. "Things aren't smart or talented. I am--I made them. They were just sticks of clay. I'm the one responsible for the way they turned out.""That's true," said Mom. "That's like people, isn't it? For example, you may be smart and artistic and a good singer, but who is responsible for that? Who made you that way?"Freya looked down at the table. "God did," she mumbled at last."So who should receive the credit and praise?" asked Mom."God," Freya admitted.Mom nodded. "God is the one who gave you your talents and abilities--and He gives them to everyone else too. They're not all the same, but they're all equally important, because they're meant to be used to bring glory to Jesus and share His love with others. We can trust Him to help us do that." Mom pointed to Freya's vase. "Just like you're carefully shaping that lump of clay into a beautiful vase, God is shaping us to be more like Jesus. So don't brag about the things you're able to do. Instead, remember they're gifts from Him and use them to serve others."-Tanya Ferdinandusz

"I don't understand why Miss Wong picked Melanie to sing the solo at church instead of me," said Freya as she flattened a stick of red modeling clay onto the table. "I'm the best singer in the choir, and I have a much better stage presence than Melanie." She tossed her hair over her shoulder. "Miss Wong says I have a natural talent for music.""And a natural talent for bragging!" muttered Brody. Freya made a face at her brother as she started shaping the clay into a slender vase. "Don't be jealous just because I'm smarter than you." Brody sighed impatiently and left the room. Freya stood back to admire her handiwork. "I wish I could fire this vase in a kiln so it would hold water, but it will look pretty just sitting on a shelf." She smiled at her mom. "Mrs. White says I'm quite the artist."Mom glanced at Freya's work. "Well, that blue bowl you made yesterday looks fantastic! And this red clay vase is turning out so well too. Both of those pottery pieces must be very smart and talented to be so nicely made.""What do you mean?" asked Freya, frowning. "Things aren't smart or talented. I am--I made them. They were just sticks of clay. I'm the one responsible for the way they turned out.""That's true," said Mom. "That's like people, isn't it? For example, you may be smart and artistic and a good singer, but who is responsible for that? Who made you that way?"Freya looked down at the table. "God did," she mumbled at last."So who should receive the credit and praise?" asked Mom."God," Freya admitted.Mom nodded. "God is the one who gave you your talents and abilities--and He gives them to everyone else too. They're not all the same, but they're all equally important, because they're meant to be used to bring glory to Jesus and share His love with others. We can trust Him to help us do that." Mom pointed to Freya's vase. "Just like you're carefully shaping that lump of clay into a beautiful vase, God is shaping us to be more like Jesus. So don't brag about the things you're able to do. Instead, remember they're gifts from Him and use them to serve others."-Tanya Ferdinandusz

Clay Potsdbb5b075-673c-491c-bab4-734f3ef55396Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: The Sacrament of Forgiveness Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Specifically, we explore the origins and structure of the sacrament that we use today. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although some of the ways we celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation have changed, the essential elements have always remained the same. He also explores the importance of understanding the differences between perfect and imperfect contrition. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1446-1454. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Specifically, we explore the origins and structure of the sacrament that we use today. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although some of the ways we celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation have changed, the essential elements have always remained the same. He also explores the importance of understanding the differences between perfect and imperfect contrition. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1446-1454. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 199: The Sacrament of Forgiveness8d9581de-a3a1-4e2a-98b3-f17f855d832fTue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags148 - Authentic Male Leadership (Nontoxic)Although we regularly listen to the Bible verses calling men to leadership, most of us men don't really know what that means. Furthermore, our culture is shoving the idea of "toxic masculinity" down our throat every chance it gets. Maybe the society (and the ruler behind it) is right to be afraid of masculine leadership. Maybe, when God gave men the job of leading, He also equipped us differently from women? Join me in this episode as I explore not only why "toxic masculinity" is so powerfully pushed, but also what men are called to do in response. The truth is that God did specifically challenge men to lead, and to lead in a powerful way. How we respond to this challenge is definitely one topic that we'll have to answer to Jesus directly on the day of our judgement. If you found this episode helpful, please share this podcast with another man. We have to team up or the world will tear us apart.

Although we regularly listen to the Bible verses calling men to leadership, most of us men don't really know what that means. Furthermore, our culture is shoving the idea of "toxic masculinity" down our throat every chance it gets. Maybe the society (and the ruler behind it) is right to be afraid of masculine leadership. Maybe, when God gave men the job of leading, He also equipped us differently from women? Join me in this episode as I explore not only why "toxic masculinity" is so powerfully pushed, but also what men are called to do in response. The truth is that God did specifically challenge men to lead, and to lead in a powerful way. How we respond to this challenge is definitely one topic that we'll have to answer to Jesus directly on the day of our judgement. If you found this episode helpful, please share this podcast with another man. We have to team up or the world will tear us apart.

full148 - Authentic Male Leadership (Nontoxic)4f968385-e162-40fb-8024-789cfa5895dbMon, 17 Jul 2023 21:15:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRita Ora: “I Lived With Constant Anxiety”…After Being Signed By Jay-Z At 18!!! (E265)In this new episode Steven sits down with global superstar, Rita Ora. Rita Ora is a British singer and songwriter who first rose to prominence in 2012 with the number 1 single ‘Hot Right Now’, she released her first album, ‘Ora’ later that year. In 2015, Rita made her film debut in ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’, in the same year she was a coach on ‘The Voice UK’ and judge on ‘The X Factor’. In 2016, she was the host of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ and in 2018 she released her second album ‘Phoenix’. In 2020, she was a judge on ‘The Masked Singer UK’, and a year later in 2021, she became a coach on ‘The Voice Australia’. Rita’s third album ‘You & I’ is available now on all music streaming platforms. In this conversation Rita and Steven discuss topics, such as: Her childhood and life before success How her parents helped her achieve her dreams How Rita has always felt as if she has to prove herself Why she is scared of losing everything she has worked for The methods she has used to tackle anxiety and panic attacks Why she doubts she will ever feel as if she has ‘made it’ Being open and never denying who she truly is The sacrifices it has taken to reach the level she is at How her marriage has changed her life Her new album and what has inspired it You can listen to Rita’s new album, ‘You & I’, here: https://bit.ly/3XRlIbY Follow Rita: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3pNzDDu Twitter: https://bit.ly/3DaODym TikTok: https://bit.ly/3pOSA8J YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pGohRL Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with global superstar, Rita Ora. Rita Ora is a British singer and songwriter who first rose to prominence in 2012 with the number 1 single ‘Hot Right Now’, she released her first album, ‘Ora’ later that year. In 2015, Rita made her film debut in ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’, in the same year she was a coach on ‘The Voice UK’ and judge on ‘The X Factor’. In 2016, she was the host of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ and in 2018 she released her second album ‘Phoenix’. In 2020, she was a judge on ‘The Masked Singer UK’, and a year later in 2021, she became a coach on ‘The Voice Australia’. Rita’s third album ‘You & I’ is available now on all music streaming platforms. In this conversation Rita and Steven discuss topics, such as: Her childhood and life before success How her parents helped her achieve her dreams How Rita has always felt as if she has to prove herself Why she is scared of losing everything she has worked for The methods she has used to tackle anxiety and panic attacks Why she doubts she will ever feel as if she has ‘made it’ Being open and never denying who she truly is The sacrifices it has taken to reach the level she is at How her marriage has changed her life Her new album and what has inspired it You can listen to Rita’s new album, ‘You & I’, here: https://bit.ly/3XRlIbY Follow Rita: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3pNzDDu Twitter: https://bit.ly/3DaODym TikTok: https://bit.ly/3pOSA8J YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pGohRL Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRita Ora: “I Lived With Constant Anxiety”…After Being Signed By Jay-Z At 18!!! (E265)4ca042f4-7ae9-4b3d-b861-a2fa81ba68b9Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:51:00 +00004784https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2023)28406588-b858-4133-9885-296523f3f338Mon, 17 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2023)7b170457-553e-4a3f-ac2b-5751879fd608Mon, 17 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2023)dbf43cdf-15a1-417f-9788-2e7834dc793fMon, 17 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2023)12d7cadd-16ba-490a-b2eb-eb841fde3d61Mon, 17 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: Reconciliation with God We continue our examination of the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that sin, above all else, is an offense against God and his Church. It damages our communion with both. He also unpacks how important it is that God has extended his ability to forgive sins to his apostles and their successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1440-1445. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that sin, above all else, is an offense against God and his Church. It damages our communion with both. He also unpacks how important it is that God has extended his ability to forgive sins to his apostles and their successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1440-1445. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 198: Reconciliation with Godffa08748-16d5-4b6a-a22e-679d3276c579Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFolding Up the Tent"This camping trip was fun," said Jack as he helped Dad pull out the stakes that held their sturdy tent in place. "But I miss Grandpa. He would have loved this."Dad stretched out an arm and drew Jack close. "I miss him too," Dad said gently. "But he's with Jesus now."Jack nodded. "I know. I just wish he didn't have to die."Dad was silent as they folded up the tent. Jack patted it affectionately. "Jack," said Dad, "I know it's a little sad to be packing up our tent and leaving, but aren't you looking forward to being home again?""Sure," said Jack. "I miss Mom." He grinned impishly. "Believe it or not, I even miss Topher!"Dad laughed. "Yeah, you miss teasing him!" He began rolling up the folded tent. "Jack, this camping trip may help us understand something about dying." Jack raised his eyebrows and waited for Dad to explain. "We had a fun weekend living in a tent and cooking outdoors, didn't we?" asked Dad.Jack nodded. His eyes sparkled as he remembered their campfires and games and visits with the neighboring campers."The tent was a temporary home for us," continued Dad. "But now it's time to pack it up and go back to our real home. I know Mom and Topher are waiting to welcome us." He paused. "In a way, when Grandpa died, he packed up his tent too.""Not that big green tent he always used?" Jack said."No, I mean his body," said Dad. "For seventy-five years, this world was a temporary home for him. But then his body got sick and died, and he went to be with Jesus. The Bible tells us our real home is with Jesus--being with Him is better than being anywhere else! And one day, Jesus will make us a new permanent home on earth, and He'll give Grandpa and every other Christian a body that will never get sick or die. Until then, Grandpa will be with Jesus in heaven."Jack nodded. "I know he's glad to be with Jesus, even though he liked it here too." He smiled at his dad. "Just like we enjoyed camping but are glad to be going home."-Tanya Ferdinandusz

"This camping trip was fun," said Jack as he helped Dad pull out the stakes that held their sturdy tent in place. "But I miss Grandpa. He would have loved this."Dad stretched out an arm and drew Jack close. "I miss him too," Dad said gently. "But he's with Jesus now."Jack nodded. "I know. I just wish he didn't have to die."Dad was silent as they folded up the tent. Jack patted it affectionately. "Jack," said Dad, "I know it's a little sad to be packing up our tent and leaving, but aren't you looking forward to being home again?""Sure," said Jack. "I miss Mom." He grinned impishly. "Believe it or not, I even miss Topher!"Dad laughed. "Yeah, you miss teasing him!" He began rolling up the folded tent. "Jack, this camping trip may help us understand something about dying." Jack raised his eyebrows and waited for Dad to explain. "We had a fun weekend living in a tent and cooking outdoors, didn't we?" asked Dad.Jack nodded. His eyes sparkled as he remembered their campfires and games and visits with the neighboring campers."The tent was a temporary home for us," continued Dad. "But now it's time to pack it up and go back to our real home. I know Mom and Topher are waiting to welcome us." He paused. "In a way, when Grandpa died, he packed up his tent too.""Not that big green tent he always used?" Jack said."No, I mean his body," said Dad. "For seventy-five years, this world was a temporary home for him. But then his body got sick and died, and he went to be with Jesus. The Bible tells us our real home is with Jesus--being with Him is better than being anywhere else! And one day, Jesus will make us a new permanent home on earth, and He'll give Grandpa and every other Christian a body that will never get sick or die. Until then, Grandpa will be with Jesus in heaven."Jack nodded. "I know he's glad to be with Jesus, even though he liked it here too." He smiled at his dad. "Just like we enjoyed camping but are glad to be going home."-Tanya Ferdinandusz

Folding Up the Tent8add0463-711b-43bd-805c-50e88e1a7ff3Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFolding Up the Tent"This camping trip was fun," said Jack as he helped Dad pull out the stakes that held their sturdy tent in place. "But I miss Grandpa. He would have loved this."Dad stretched out an arm and drew Jack close. "I miss him too," Dad said gently. "But he's with Jesus now."Jack nodded. "I know. I just wish he didn't have to die."Dad was silent as they folded up the tent. Jack patted it affectionately. "Jack," said Dad, "I know it's a little sad to be packing up our tent and leaving, but aren't you looking forward to being home again?""Sure," said Jack. "I miss Mom." He grinned impishly. "Believe it or not, I even miss Topher!"Dad laughed. "Yeah, you miss teasing him!" He began rolling up the folded tent. "Jack, this camping trip may help us understand something about dying." Jack raised his eyebrows and waited for Dad to explain. "We had a fun weekend living in a tent and cooking outdoors, didn't we?" asked Dad.Jack nodded. His eyes sparkled as he remembered their campfires and games and visits with the neighboring campers."The tent was a temporary home for us," continued Dad. "But now it's time to pack it up and go back to our real home. I know Mom and Topher are waiting to welcome us." He paused. "In a way, when Grandpa died, he packed up his tent too.""Not that big green tent he always used?" Jack said."No, I mean his body," said Dad. "For seventy-five years, this world was a temporary home for him. But then his body got sick and died, and he went to be with Jesus. The Bible tells us our real home is with Jesus--being with Him is better than being anywhere else! And one day, Jesus will make us a new permanent home on earth, and He'll give Grandpa and every other Christian a body that will never get sick or die. Until then, Grandpa will be with Jesus in heaven."Jack nodded. "I know he's glad to be with Jesus, even though he liked it here too." He smiled at his dad. "Just like we enjoyed camping but are glad to be going home."-Tanya Ferdinandusz

"This camping trip was fun," said Jack as he helped Dad pull out the stakes that held their sturdy tent in place. "But I miss Grandpa. He would have loved this."Dad stretched out an arm and drew Jack close. "I miss him too," Dad said gently. "But he's with Jesus now."Jack nodded. "I know. I just wish he didn't have to die."Dad was silent as they folded up the tent. Jack patted it affectionately. "Jack," said Dad, "I know it's a little sad to be packing up our tent and leaving, but aren't you looking forward to being home again?""Sure," said Jack. "I miss Mom." He grinned impishly. "Believe it or not, I even miss Topher!"Dad laughed. "Yeah, you miss teasing him!" He began rolling up the folded tent. "Jack, this camping trip may help us understand something about dying." Jack raised his eyebrows and waited for Dad to explain. "We had a fun weekend living in a tent and cooking outdoors, didn't we?" asked Dad.Jack nodded. His eyes sparkled as he remembered their campfires and games and visits with the neighboring campers."The tent was a temporary home for us," continued Dad. "But now it's time to pack it up and go back to our real home. I know Mom and Topher are waiting to welcome us." He paused. "In a way, when Grandpa died, he packed up his tent too.""Not that big green tent he always used?" Jack said."No, I mean his body," said Dad. "For seventy-five years, this world was a temporary home for him. But then his body got sick and died, and he went to be with Jesus. The Bible tells us our real home is with Jesus--being with Him is better than being anywhere else! And one day, Jesus will make us a new permanent home on earth, and He'll give Grandpa and every other Christian a body that will never get sick or die. Until then, Grandpa will be with Jesus in heaven."Jack nodded. "I know he's glad to be with Jesus, even though he liked it here too." He smiled at his dad. "Just like we enjoyed camping but are glad to be going home."-Tanya Ferdinandusz

Folding Up the Tent5485c534-0010-46ed-8f85-c5ae88c6c627Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: Reconciliation with God We continue our examination of the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that sin, above all else, is an offense against God and his Church. It damages our communion with both. He also unpacks how important it is that God has extended his ability to forgive sins to his apostles and their successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1440-1445. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that sin, above all else, is an offense against God and his Church. It damages our communion with both. He also unpacks how important it is that God has extended his ability to forgive sins to his apostles and their successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1440-1445. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 198: Reconciliation with Godc15aa3c2-1bf0-4fa9-a05a-86f0b704da0aMon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2023) Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2023)7e966e48-1263-48fb-ba11-64df72135667Sun, 16 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2023) Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2023)ceee9ea2-72cf-4e77-99cf-44b502d4b806Sun, 16 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2023) Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2023)32b5e540-cea4-462d-b1a6-1780d41bed94Sun, 16 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2023) Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2023)c0c9c665-0378-4050-b87d-f7cd7575d582Sun, 16 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Forms of Penance Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance. In particular, we explore the different forms of penance, such as prayer, fasting, almsgiving, as well as other things people can do that orient their hearts towards conversion. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of taking up our own personal cross, accepting the suffering that is given to us by the Lord to carry with him each and every day. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1434-1439. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance. In particular, we explore the different forms of penance, such as prayer, fasting, almsgiving, as well as other things people can do that orient their hearts towards conversion. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of taking up our own personal cross, accepting the suffering that is given to us by the Lord to carry with him each and every day. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1434-1439. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 197: Forms of Penance77cd5f23-14dc-4580-b3db-cce454e18cbeSun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Brightest Star"Let's see who can find the brightest star," Garrett said to his sister one hot summer evening as they looked up at the starry sky. "The loser has to buy ice cream tomorrow.""I don't think you can prove which one is the brightest," said Eden. But she suddenly pointed to the north. "That one's mine! That bright one up there."Garrett squinted. "I think I see the one you mean, but I see a brighter one." He pointed in another direction. "See--right in the middle of that cluster of stars. That one's brighter than the one you found.""How do you know that?" asked Eden. They continued searching the heavens as they argued about which star was brighter.When Dad came out to tell them it was bedtime, Garrett and Eden told him about their competition and asked him to judge which star was brightest of all. "Okay, I'll do my best," Dad said, and they pointed out the stars they had chosen. "As judge," said Dad, "I declare that neither of those is the brightest star of all. In fact, I think the two of you should buy me ice cream because I know the brightest star personally.""What do you mean, you know a star?" asked Eden. "We're not talking about football or movie stars, you know."Dad laughed. "Neither am I. And I'm not talking about a star in the sky either. I'm talking about Jesus. In the last chapter of the Bible, which talks about the day He will return to earth as King, He's called the bright Morning Star. On that day, He will put an end to the darkness of sin and evil forever and fill the heavens and earth with His light, and everyone who knows Him as their Savior will reign with Him for all eternity. I'd say that's the brightest star of all, wouldn't you?""Okay, Dad." Garrett grinned at his father as he got up to go inside. "But no treat. You weren't in on the deal.""And you're not the only one who knows the brightest star personally," added Eden. "We know Jesus too!""Well then," said Dad, "since you've both found the brightest star, how about I buy all of us ice cream tomorrow?" -Hazel W. Marett

"Let's see who can find the brightest star," Garrett said to his sister one hot summer evening as they looked up at the starry sky. "The loser has to buy ice cream tomorrow.""I don't think you can prove which one is the brightest," said Eden. But she suddenly pointed to the north. "That one's mine! That bright one up there."Garrett squinted. "I think I see the one you mean, but I see a brighter one." He pointed in another direction. "See--right in the middle of that cluster of stars. That one's brighter than the one you found.""How do you know that?" asked Eden. They continued searching the heavens as they argued about which star was brighter.When Dad came out to tell them it was bedtime, Garrett and Eden told him about their competition and asked him to judge which star was brightest of all. "Okay, I'll do my best," Dad said, and they pointed out the stars they had chosen. "As judge," said Dad, "I declare that neither of those is the brightest star of all. In fact, I think the two of you should buy me ice cream because I know the brightest star personally.""What do you mean, you know a star?" asked Eden. "We're not talking about football or movie stars, you know."Dad laughed. "Neither am I. And I'm not talking about a star in the sky either. I'm talking about Jesus. In the last chapter of the Bible, which talks about the day He will return to earth as King, He's called the bright Morning Star. On that day, He will put an end to the darkness of sin and evil forever and fill the heavens and earth with His light, and everyone who knows Him as their Savior will reign with Him for all eternity. I'd say that's the brightest star of all, wouldn't you?""Okay, Dad." Garrett grinned at his father as he got up to go inside. "But no treat. You weren't in on the deal.""And you're not the only one who knows the brightest star personally," added Eden. "We know Jesus too!""Well then," said Dad, "since you've both found the brightest star, how about I buy all of us ice cream tomorrow?" -Hazel W. Marett

The Brightest Stard4ddee3d-264e-4904-bc4e-25633cfee918Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Brightest Star"Let's see who can find the brightest star," Garrett said to his sister one hot summer evening as they looked up at the starry sky. "The loser has to buy ice cream tomorrow.""I don't think you can prove which one is the brightest," said Eden. But she suddenly pointed to the north. "That one's mine! That bright one up there."Garrett squinted. "I think I see the one you mean, but I see a brighter one." He pointed in another direction. "See--right in the middle of that cluster of stars. That one's brighter than the one you found.""How do you know that?" asked Eden. They continued searching the heavens as they argued about which star was brighter.When Dad came out to tell them it was bedtime, Garrett and Eden told him about their competition and asked him to judge which star was brightest of all. "Okay, I'll do my best," Dad said, and they pointed out the stars they had chosen. "As judge," said Dad, "I declare that neither of those is the brightest star of all. In fact, I think the two of you should buy me ice cream because I know the brightest star personally.""What do you mean, you know a star?" asked Eden. "We're not talking about football or movie stars, you know."Dad laughed. "Neither am I. And I'm not talking about a star in the sky either. I'm talking about Jesus. In the last chapter of the Bible, which talks about the day He will return to earth as King, He's called the bright Morning Star. On that day, He will put an end to the darkness of sin and evil forever and fill the heavens and earth with His light, and everyone who knows Him as their Savior will reign with Him for all eternity. I'd say that's the brightest star of all, wouldn't you?""Okay, Dad." Garrett grinned at his father as he got up to go inside. "But no treat. You weren't in on the deal.""And you're not the only one who knows the brightest star personally," added Eden. "We know Jesus too!""Well then," said Dad, "since you've both found the brightest star, how about I buy all of us ice cream tomorrow?" -Hazel W. Marett

"Let's see who can find the brightest star," Garrett said to his sister one hot summer evening as they looked up at the starry sky. "The loser has to buy ice cream tomorrow.""I don't think you can prove which one is the brightest," said Eden. But she suddenly pointed to the north. "That one's mine! That bright one up there."Garrett squinted. "I think I see the one you mean, but I see a brighter one." He pointed in another direction. "See--right in the middle of that cluster of stars. That one's brighter than the one you found.""How do you know that?" asked Eden. They continued searching the heavens as they argued about which star was brighter.When Dad came out to tell them it was bedtime, Garrett and Eden told him about their competition and asked him to judge which star was brightest of all. "Okay, I'll do my best," Dad said, and they pointed out the stars they had chosen. "As judge," said Dad, "I declare that neither of those is the brightest star of all. In fact, I think the two of you should buy me ice cream because I know the brightest star personally.""What do you mean, you know a star?" asked Eden. "We're not talking about football or movie stars, you know."Dad laughed. "Neither am I. And I'm not talking about a star in the sky either. I'm talking about Jesus. In the last chapter of the Bible, which talks about the day He will return to earth as King, He's called the bright Morning Star. On that day, He will put an end to the darkness of sin and evil forever and fill the heavens and earth with His light, and everyone who knows Him as their Savior will reign with Him for all eternity. I'd say that's the brightest star of all, wouldn't you?""Okay, Dad." Garrett grinned at his father as he got up to go inside. "But no treat. You weren't in on the deal.""And you're not the only one who knows the brightest star personally," added Eden. "We know Jesus too!""Well then," said Dad, "since you've both found the brightest star, how about I buy all of us ice cream tomorrow?" -Hazel W. Marett

The Brightest Stara25bcef7-973e-4fa6-a89a-c399811c4ecfSun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Forms of Penance Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance. In particular, we explore the different forms of penance, such as prayer, fasting, almsgiving, as well as other things people can do that orient their hearts towards conversion. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of taking up our own personal cross, accepting the suffering that is given to us by the Lord to carry with him each and every day. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1434-1439. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance. In particular, we explore the different forms of penance, such as prayer, fasting, almsgiving, as well as other things people can do that orient their hearts towards conversion. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of taking up our own personal cross, accepting the suffering that is given to us by the Lord to carry with him each and every day. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1434-1439. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 197: Forms of Penance9ae11357-8a76-40f4-abe5-8e8f9036a000Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7/16/23 Parabellum: Five Attacks Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time We may want to run, but things get in the way. God provides the grace that we need to be able to grow as fully and freely as possible. But life is full of obstacles that make this growth a challenge. With God's grace, we can be prepared for these battles.Mass Readings from July 16, 2023:Isaiah 55:10-11Psalm 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14Romans 8:18-23 Matthew 13:1-23

Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time We may want to run, but things get in the way. God provides the grace that we need to be able to grow as fully and freely as possible. But life is full of obstacles that make this growth a challenge. With God's grace, we can be prepared for these battles.Mass Readings from July 16, 2023:Isaiah 55:10-11Psalm 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14Romans 8:18-23 Matthew 13:1-23

full7/16/23 Parabellum: Five Attacksef00807f-88bb-4a81-a2ae-a7867f9666e3Sat, 15 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7/16/23 Parabellum: Five Attacks Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time We may want to run, but things get in the way. God provides the grace that we need to be able to grow as fully and freely as possible. But life is full of obstacles that make this growth a challenge. With God's grace, we can be prepared for these battles.Mass Readings from July 16, 2023:Isaiah 55:10-11Psalm 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14Romans 8:18-23 Matthew 13:1-23

Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time We may want to run, but things get in the way. God provides the grace that we need to be able to grow as fully and freely as possible. But life is full of obstacles that make this growth a challenge. With God's grace, we can be prepared for these battles.Mass Readings from July 16, 2023:Isaiah 55:10-11Psalm 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14Romans 8:18-23 Matthew 13:1-23

full7/16/23 Parabellum: Five Attacks7f994431-c305-4c5a-9db2-638bb8d065fcSat, 15 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7/16/23 Parabellum: Five Attacks Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time We may want to run, but things get in the way. God provides the grace that we need to be able to grow as fully and freely as possible. But life is full of obstacles that make this growth a challenge. With God's grace, we can be prepared for these battles.Mass Readings from July 16, 2023:Isaiah 55:10-11Psalm 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14Romans 8:18-23 Matthew 13:1-23

Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time We may want to run, but things get in the way. God provides the grace that we need to be able to grow as fully and freely as possible. But life is full of obstacles that make this growth a challenge. With God's grace, we can be prepared for these battles.Mass Readings from July 16, 2023:Isaiah 55:10-11Psalm 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14Romans 8:18-23 Matthew 13:1-23

full7/16/23 Parabellum: Five Attacks96fe3d93-4479-4321-ad35-666dab4517e3Sat, 15 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2023) Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2023)4a6bcee1-55db-40de-b4bb-aa7cbdf020f5Sat, 15 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2023) Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2023)96142b5f-8f13-48b5-a1f3-4aacc3db7486Sat, 15 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2023) Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2023)166ca0f1-109b-4101-84e7-3e269a4c48edSat, 15 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2023) Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2023)1d590254-5d06-4119-817a-532af033eb4aSat, 15 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: Conversion of the Baptized We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike explores that interior conversion, or conversion of the heart, is a radical reorientation of our whole life. Conversion is so much more than just going through the motions or checking off the boxes. He emphasizes that interior conversion and repentance requires an active hatred for sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1427-1433. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike explores that interior conversion, or conversion of the heart, is a radical reorientation of our whole life. Conversion is so much more than just going through the motions or checking off the boxes. He emphasizes that interior conversion and repentance requires an active hatred for sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1427-1433. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 196: Conversion of the Baptized0f90d9e1-1f9a-4e86-97c3-8fde90b01a1fSat, 15 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Perfect ExampleBefore eating her lunch, Aranya bowed her head and closed her eyes to pray. When she opened her eyes, her lunch bag had disappeared. A few kids watched her and snickered. Aranya sighed. "Who has my lunch?" Several kids burst into laughter."Ask God where your lunch is, Miss Christian," said Rob. "You always talk to Him, don't you?"Mrs. Yates, their teacher, walked over. "The person who has Aranya's lunch will hand it over right now," she said sternly. She paused. "I said now," she repeated. Rob hesitated, then pulled Aranya's lunch bag from his backpack and handed it to her. She quietly took it.When Aranya arrived home, she told her mother what had happened. "I was so embarrassed, Mom. Not all the kids in my class make fun of me, but some of them call me Miss Christian all the time. I just don't know how to act when they're mean to me. I really felt like throwing something at Rob today--and some of the other kids too--but I didn't.""I'm sorry, Aranya." Mom gave her a hug. "Your teacher emailed me about what happened, and she's talking to some of the other parents." Mom sighed. "The Bible tells us we'll be mocked and persecuted at times for following Jesus, but knowing that doesn't make it any easier, does it?" Aranya shook her head. "I keep thinking about how when Jesus was persecuted, He didn't fight or talk back."Mom nodded. "Follow His example." She paused, then asked, "Do you remember the book you used when you were learning to write? There were letters and words printed on the top line of each page. You copied them the best you could.""And Jesus is my example for how to act when kids tease me, right?" asked Aranya thoughtfully. "I should copy Him." She sighed. "But I'm not perfect like He is.""No, but since you trust in Him, you have the Holy Spirit, who is helping you become more like Him," Mom said. "Think about how your letters looked when you first started copying them. Your writing looks a lot more like the letters at the top of the page now than it did when you started. And as you follow Jesus's example, trust Him to let others see more and more of His love in you." -Mary Rose Pearson

Before eating her lunch, Aranya bowed her head and closed her eyes to pray. When she opened her eyes, her lunch bag had disappeared. A few kids watched her and snickered. Aranya sighed. "Who has my lunch?" Several kids burst into laughter."Ask God where your lunch is, Miss Christian," said Rob. "You always talk to Him, don't you?"Mrs. Yates, their teacher, walked over. "The person who has Aranya's lunch will hand it over right now," she said sternly. She paused. "I said now," she repeated. Rob hesitated, then pulled Aranya's lunch bag from his backpack and handed it to her. She quietly took it.When Aranya arrived home, she told her mother what had happened. "I was so embarrassed, Mom. Not all the kids in my class make fun of me, but some of them call me Miss Christian all the time. I just don't know how to act when they're mean to me. I really felt like throwing something at Rob today--and some of the other kids too--but I didn't.""I'm sorry, Aranya." Mom gave her a hug. "Your teacher emailed me about what happened, and she's talking to some of the other parents." Mom sighed. "The Bible tells us we'll be mocked and persecuted at times for following Jesus, but knowing that doesn't make it any easier, does it?" Aranya shook her head. "I keep thinking about how when Jesus was persecuted, He didn't fight or talk back."Mom nodded. "Follow His example." She paused, then asked, "Do you remember the book you used when you were learning to write? There were letters and words printed on the top line of each page. You copied them the best you could.""And Jesus is my example for how to act when kids tease me, right?" asked Aranya thoughtfully. "I should copy Him." She sighed. "But I'm not perfect like He is.""No, but since you trust in Him, you have the Holy Spirit, who is helping you become more like Him," Mom said. "Think about how your letters looked when you first started copying them. Your writing looks a lot more like the letters at the top of the page now than it did when you started. And as you follow Jesus's example, trust Him to let others see more and more of His love in you." -Mary Rose Pearson

A Perfect Example9defa1fd-69e7-498a-bbf1-f4404ebc0b2aSat, 15 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Perfect ExampleBefore eating her lunch, Aranya bowed her head and closed her eyes to pray. When she opened her eyes, her lunch bag had disappeared. A few kids watched her and snickered. Aranya sighed. "Who has my lunch?" Several kids burst into laughter."Ask God where your lunch is, Miss Christian," said Rob. "You always talk to Him, don't you?"Mrs. Yates, their teacher, walked over. "The person who has Aranya's lunch will hand it over right now," she said sternly. She paused. "I said now," she repeated. Rob hesitated, then pulled Aranya's lunch bag from his backpack and handed it to her. She quietly took it.When Aranya arrived home, she told her mother what had happened. "I was so embarrassed, Mom. Not all the kids in my class make fun of me, but some of them call me Miss Christian all the time. I just don't know how to act when they're mean to me. I really felt like throwing something at Rob today--and some of the other kids too--but I didn't.""I'm sorry, Aranya." Mom gave her a hug. "Your teacher emailed me about what happened, and she's talking to some of the other parents." Mom sighed. "The Bible tells us we'll be mocked and persecuted at times for following Jesus, but knowing that doesn't make it any easier, does it?" Aranya shook her head. "I keep thinking about how when Jesus was persecuted, He didn't fight or talk back."Mom nodded. "Follow His example." She paused, then asked, "Do you remember the book you used when you were learning to write? There were letters and words printed on the top line of each page. You copied them the best you could.""And Jesus is my example for how to act when kids tease me, right?" asked Aranya thoughtfully. "I should copy Him." She sighed. "But I'm not perfect like He is.""No, but since you trust in Him, you have the Holy Spirit, who is helping you become more like Him," Mom said. "Think about how your letters looked when you first started copying them. Your writing looks a lot more like the letters at the top of the page now than it did when you started. And as you follow Jesus's example, trust Him to let others see more and more of His love in you." -Mary Rose Pearson

Before eating her lunch, Aranya bowed her head and closed her eyes to pray. When she opened her eyes, her lunch bag had disappeared. A few kids watched her and snickered. Aranya sighed. "Who has my lunch?" Several kids burst into laughter."Ask God where your lunch is, Miss Christian," said Rob. "You always talk to Him, don't you?"Mrs. Yates, their teacher, walked over. "The person who has Aranya's lunch will hand it over right now," she said sternly. She paused. "I said now," she repeated. Rob hesitated, then pulled Aranya's lunch bag from his backpack and handed it to her. She quietly took it.When Aranya arrived home, she told her mother what had happened. "I was so embarrassed, Mom. Not all the kids in my class make fun of me, but some of them call me Miss Christian all the time. I just don't know how to act when they're mean to me. I really felt like throwing something at Rob today--and some of the other kids too--but I didn't.""I'm sorry, Aranya." Mom gave her a hug. "Your teacher emailed me about what happened, and she's talking to some of the other parents." Mom sighed. "The Bible tells us we'll be mocked and persecuted at times for following Jesus, but knowing that doesn't make it any easier, does it?" Aranya shook her head. "I keep thinking about how when Jesus was persecuted, He didn't fight or talk back."Mom nodded. "Follow His example." She paused, then asked, "Do you remember the book you used when you were learning to write? There were letters and words printed on the top line of each page. You copied them the best you could.""And Jesus is my example for how to act when kids tease me, right?" asked Aranya thoughtfully. "I should copy Him." She sighed. "But I'm not perfect like He is.""No, but since you trust in Him, you have the Holy Spirit, who is helping you become more like Him," Mom said. "Think about how your letters looked when you first started copying them. Your writing looks a lot more like the letters at the top of the page now than it did when you started. And as you follow Jesus's example, trust Him to let others see more and more of His love in you." -Mary Rose Pearson

A Perfect Example3b4fec4e-a3da-43a9-b062-75cefd642e6fSat, 15 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: Conversion of the Baptized We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike explores that interior conversion, or conversion of the heart, is a radical reorientation of our whole life. Conversion is so much more than just going through the motions or checking off the boxes. He emphasizes that interior conversion and repentance requires an active hatred for sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1427-1433. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike explores that interior conversion, or conversion of the heart, is a radical reorientation of our whole life. Conversion is so much more than just going through the motions or checking off the boxes. He emphasizes that interior conversion and repentance requires an active hatred for sin. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1427-1433. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 196: Conversion of the Baptizedf0de9560-d07f-4c1b-a0ab-35eecb7654f8Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSobriety | Girls Gone BibleYour girls are back to put everything on the table in regards to drugs and alcohol. Angela dives into her journey with sobriety and the girls have an honest conversation about substance abuse, addiction, and how society has normalized drugs and alcohol. We come from a place of absolutely no judgement to meet you guys wherever you may be in your journey. Our main goal is to make you aware that while we may look to 100 different things to numb our pain, there is only one place we will find true relief. Jesus. He is our medicine, our comfort, our light in the darkness. He is truly the only thing that will ever satisfy. "For He satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul He fills with good things." Psalm 107:9 We love you. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

Your girls are back to put everything on the table in regards to drugs and alcohol. Angela dives into her journey with sobriety and the girls have an honest conversation about substance abuse, addiction, and how society has normalized drugs and alcohol. We come from a place of absolutely no judgement to meet you guys wherever you may be in your journey. Our main goal is to make you aware that while we may look to 100 different things to numb our pain, there is only one place we will find true relief. Jesus. He is our medicine, our comfort, our light in the darkness. He is truly the only thing that will ever satisfy. "For He satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul He fills with good things." Psalm 107:9 We love you. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

fullSobriety | Girls Gone Bible5cb3c077-d1a3-4df4-8212-f5bdcc186dd4Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:46:04 +00003692https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 118 - The Ultimate Gift YOU Should Be Offering Each & Every Friend: Simon SinekIn this moment, the best selling author and inspirational speaker, Simon Sinek, discusses the honour of being able to serve a friend in need, why people are having quarter life crises and why we should ignore the targets set by social expectations. Simon believes that more often than not when people are in a crisis they don’t want solutions but for some to let them vent and sit in the mud with them. He also discusses how too many young people are worried about wasting time in their careers and life, trying to keep pace with arbitrary targets set by societal standards. Instead, Simon believes we should ignore the noise and stick to our own sense of purpose or ‘why’ in life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/9qIgVbhepBb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Simon: https://simonsinek.com https://twitter.com/simonsinek?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the best selling author and inspirational speaker, Simon Sinek, discusses the honour of being able to serve a friend in need, why people are having quarter life crises and why we should ignore the targets set by social expectations. Simon believes that more often than not when people are in a crisis they don’t want solutions but for some to let them vent and sit in the mud with them. He also discusses how too many young people are worried about wasting time in their careers and life, trying to keep pace with arbitrary targets set by societal standards. Instead, Simon believes we should ignore the noise and stick to our own sense of purpose or ‘why’ in life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/9qIgVbhepBb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Simon: https://simonsinek.com https://twitter.com/simonsinek?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 118 - The Ultimate Gift YOU Should Be Offering Each & Every Friend: Simon Sinekf6faecee-f29c-41c2-b865-d6e91cd2c7bdFri, 14 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000944https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2023)67c4e269-9369-4041-9f82-6d22ee42ae15Fri, 14 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2023)e808dcd2-f418-4930-9674-de1aead2eb1eFri, 14 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2023)4de229f2-8d38-4c8e-97a0-8f4c11cf21d1Fri, 14 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2023)606d6c79-a29b-433a-a424-c64726262636Fri, 14 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Penance and Reconciliation Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of healing, starting with the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ has given the Church the power of the Holy Spirit to continue his earthly ministry of healing and redemption with the sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. He also points out that through Reconciliation, we not only receive God’s forgiveness, but are also reconciled to the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1420-1426. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of healing, starting with the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ has given the Church the power of the Holy Spirit to continue his earthly ministry of healing and redemption with the sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. He also points out that through Reconciliation, we not only receive God’s forgiveness, but are also reconciled to the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1420-1426. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 195: Penance and Reconciliationbe7d6e13-d63f-463f-9684-1ea271101ed6Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAbove the CloudsAs Parker boarded the airplane with his grandmother, he had a lump in his throat. His parents were getting a divorce, and he was going to stay with his grandparents for a while. He felt as dark and gloomy as the day around him--not at all excited about flying on a plane for the first time in his life.Grandma gave him a reassuring smile. "Scared?" she asked.Parker shook his head--but inside he screamed, Yes, I'm scared! I'm scared of everything. But he didn't say anything. As the plane sped down the runway, huge drops of rain splattered on the small windows. Just like tears, Parker thought. But he didn't cry.When the plane lifted from the earth, Parker felt like his heart jumped into his throat. He took a deep breath. All around, dark clouds tumbled, and Parker's stomach felt uneasy. Grandma reached for his hand. "Don't be afraid," she said softly. "We'll get through this."Parker knew his grandmother was talking about more than the plane ride. He knew she was also referring to the dark, stormy clouds in his life. He wanted to believe her, but there was so much fear in his heart."We're going to go right into some of those dark clouds, Parker," said Grandma. "For a few minutes, we'll be in a thick fog, because that's what clouds are--fog. But just wait until we get above the clouds. You'll see."As Grandma spoke, dark clouds closed in all around them. The interior of the plane dimmed. Then suddenly, a brilliant light came streaming through the windows. Parker squinted as he pressed his nose to the window pane. "Wow!"Grandma looked over Parker's shoulder at the bright blue sky outside the window. "Even when we can't see it, the sun is always shining. It still shines above the clouds." She smiled and gently patted Parker's hand. "Our family is going through a dark cloud right now, Parker. Things look pretty bad to us, but remember that Jesus is still with us. Even in the darkness, the light of His love never stops shining. He will help us get through this dark time, and one day He will make everything in our broken world right again. Someday we'll break through the clouds." -Barbara J. Westberg

As Parker boarded the airplane with his grandmother, he had a lump in his throat. His parents were getting a divorce, and he was going to stay with his grandparents for a while. He felt as dark and gloomy as the day around him--not at all excited about flying on a plane for the first time in his life.Grandma gave him a reassuring smile. "Scared?" she asked.Parker shook his head--but inside he screamed, Yes, I'm scared! I'm scared of everything. But he didn't say anything. As the plane sped down the runway, huge drops of rain splattered on the small windows. Just like tears, Parker thought. But he didn't cry.When the plane lifted from the earth, Parker felt like his heart jumped into his throat. He took a deep breath. All around, dark clouds tumbled, and Parker's stomach felt uneasy. Grandma reached for his hand. "Don't be afraid," she said softly. "We'll get through this."Parker knew his grandmother was talking about more than the plane ride. He knew she was also referring to the dark, stormy clouds in his life. He wanted to believe her, but there was so much fear in his heart."We're going to go right into some of those dark clouds, Parker," said Grandma. "For a few minutes, we'll be in a thick fog, because that's what clouds are--fog. But just wait until we get above the clouds. You'll see."As Grandma spoke, dark clouds closed in all around them. The interior of the plane dimmed. Then suddenly, a brilliant light came streaming through the windows. Parker squinted as he pressed his nose to the window pane. "Wow!"Grandma looked over Parker's shoulder at the bright blue sky outside the window. "Even when we can't see it, the sun is always shining. It still shines above the clouds." She smiled and gently patted Parker's hand. "Our family is going through a dark cloud right now, Parker. Things look pretty bad to us, but remember that Jesus is still with us. Even in the darkness, the light of His love never stops shining. He will help us get through this dark time, and one day He will make everything in our broken world right again. Someday we'll break through the clouds." -Barbara J. Westberg

Above the Clouds2db78ef5-f066-423b-8221-25d8853e9f49Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAbove the CloudsAs Parker boarded the airplane with his grandmother, he had a lump in his throat. His parents were getting a divorce, and he was going to stay with his grandparents for a while. He felt as dark and gloomy as the day around him--not at all excited about flying on a plane for the first time in his life.Grandma gave him a reassuring smile. "Scared?" she asked.Parker shook his head--but inside he screamed, Yes, I'm scared! I'm scared of everything. But he didn't say anything. As the plane sped down the runway, huge drops of rain splattered on the small windows. Just like tears, Parker thought. But he didn't cry.When the plane lifted from the earth, Parker felt like his heart jumped into his throat. He took a deep breath. All around, dark clouds tumbled, and Parker's stomach felt uneasy. Grandma reached for his hand. "Don't be afraid," she said softly. "We'll get through this."Parker knew his grandmother was talking about more than the plane ride. He knew she was also referring to the dark, stormy clouds in his life. He wanted to believe her, but there was so much fear in his heart."We're going to go right into some of those dark clouds, Parker," said Grandma. "For a few minutes, we'll be in a thick fog, because that's what clouds are--fog. But just wait until we get above the clouds. You'll see."As Grandma spoke, dark clouds closed in all around them. The interior of the plane dimmed. Then suddenly, a brilliant light came streaming through the windows. Parker squinted as he pressed his nose to the window pane. "Wow!"Grandma looked over Parker's shoulder at the bright blue sky outside the window. "Even when we can't see it, the sun is always shining. It still shines above the clouds." She smiled and gently patted Parker's hand. "Our family is going through a dark cloud right now, Parker. Things look pretty bad to us, but remember that Jesus is still with us. Even in the darkness, the light of His love never stops shining. He will help us get through this dark time, and one day He will make everything in our broken world right again. Someday we'll break through the clouds." -Barbara J. Westberg

As Parker boarded the airplane with his grandmother, he had a lump in his throat. His parents were getting a divorce, and he was going to stay with his grandparents for a while. He felt as dark and gloomy as the day around him--not at all excited about flying on a plane for the first time in his life.Grandma gave him a reassuring smile. "Scared?" she asked.Parker shook his head--but inside he screamed, Yes, I'm scared! I'm scared of everything. But he didn't say anything. As the plane sped down the runway, huge drops of rain splattered on the small windows. Just like tears, Parker thought. But he didn't cry.When the plane lifted from the earth, Parker felt like his heart jumped into his throat. He took a deep breath. All around, dark clouds tumbled, and Parker's stomach felt uneasy. Grandma reached for his hand. "Don't be afraid," she said softly. "We'll get through this."Parker knew his grandmother was talking about more than the plane ride. He knew she was also referring to the dark, stormy clouds in his life. He wanted to believe her, but there was so much fear in his heart."We're going to go right into some of those dark clouds, Parker," said Grandma. "For a few minutes, we'll be in a thick fog, because that's what clouds are--fog. But just wait until we get above the clouds. You'll see."As Grandma spoke, dark clouds closed in all around them. The interior of the plane dimmed. Then suddenly, a brilliant light came streaming through the windows. Parker squinted as he pressed his nose to the window pane. "Wow!"Grandma looked over Parker's shoulder at the bright blue sky outside the window. "Even when we can't see it, the sun is always shining. It still shines above the clouds." She smiled and gently patted Parker's hand. "Our family is going through a dark cloud right now, Parker. Things look pretty bad to us, but remember that Jesus is still with us. Even in the darkness, the light of His love never stops shining. He will help us get through this dark time, and one day He will make everything in our broken world right again. Someday we'll break through the clouds." -Barbara J. Westberg

Above the Cloudsbce38ab0-d68a-43ca-be35-691a3f3ef9c6Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Penance and Reconciliation Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of healing, starting with the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ has given the Church the power of the Holy Spirit to continue his earthly ministry of healing and redemption with the sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. He also points out that through Reconciliation, we not only receive God’s forgiveness, but are also reconciled to the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1420-1426. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of healing, starting with the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ has given the Church the power of the Holy Spirit to continue his earthly ministry of healing and redemption with the sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. He also points out that through Reconciliation, we not only receive God’s forgiveness, but are also reconciled to the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1420-1426. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 195: Penance and Reconciliationa689f85d-c1da-4c12-8d80-bce32fbc39baFri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhich Jesus Is the Real Jesus? If you profess to be a Christian, that means that you profess to follow Jesus Christ. But, of course, that presupposes that you know who Jesus is—where he came from, what he came to do, where he went, and what he continues to do until the end of time. Our understanding of Jesus can be shaped by our parents, our schooling, our culture, and our own ignorance. But, today, Fr. Mike redirects us to the primary revelation about Jesus that we have access to: scripture.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you profess to be a Christian, that means that you profess to follow Jesus Christ. But, of course, that presupposes that you know who Jesus is—where he came from, what he came to do, where he went, and what he continues to do until the end of time. Our understanding of Jesus can be shaped by our parents, our schooling, our culture, and our own ignorance. But, today, Fr. Mike redirects us to the primary revelation about Jesus that we have access to: scripture.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhich Jesus Is the Real Jesus?06aa321a-9bd7-43e2-991f-3c18553402acThu, 13 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhich Jesus Is the Real Jesus? If you profess to be a Christian, that means that you profess to follow Jesus Christ. But, of course, that presupposes that you know who Jesus is—where he came from, what he came to do, where he went, and what he continues to do until the end of time. Our understanding of Jesus can be shaped by our parents, our schooling, our culture, and our own ignorance. But, today, Fr. Mike redirects us to the primary revelation about Jesus that we have access to: scripture.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you profess to be a Christian, that means that you profess to follow Jesus Christ. But, of course, that presupposes that you know who Jesus is—where he came from, what he came to do, where he went, and what he continues to do until the end of time. Our understanding of Jesus can be shaped by our parents, our schooling, our culture, and our own ignorance. But, today, Fr. Mike redirects us to the primary revelation about Jesus that we have access to: scripture.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhich Jesus Is the Real Jesus?d77f28c1-39c5-47ec-a646-9fdcb7cbe865Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#823 - Psalms 82 & 83 – How Long Lord?This episode is part 62 in a study of the book of Psalms. We wrap up the last of the psalms of Asaph with two psalms with a similar theme. Asaph cried out to God with "how long?" How long will he let his enemies prosper? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 62 in a study of the book of Psalms. We wrap up the last of the psalms of Asaph with two psalms with a similar theme. Asaph cried out to God with "how long?" How long will he let his enemies prosper? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#823 - Psalms 82 & 83 – How Long Lord?73a777e9-7dd7-4760-a5de-72693082e24dThu, 13 Jul 2023 12:30:00 +0000716https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Power of Praying the Rosary Daily (w/ Fr. Gregory Pine)It has been called the sword of the spiritual life. It can be a cornerstone and pillar of the family. We are discussing the Rosary today and 5 reasons, as well as a lot of practical advice, as to why men should pray the Rosary daily. Fr. Gregory Pine walks us through his life with the Rosary and the multiple truths contained within this powerful devotion. You are sure to gain insights and fuel for staying true to praying the Rosary daily. Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage - https://rosarypilgrimage.org/ 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible sessions to help you strategically become a better man - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Fr. Gregory Pine is a Dominican friar of the Province of Saint Joseph. He is a doctoral candidate in dogmatic theology at the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). He served previously as the Assistant Director for the Thomistic Institute. He is the co-author of Marian Consecration with Aquinas and Credo: An RCIA Program (both TAN Books) and the author of Purdence: Choose Confidently, Life Boldly (Our Sunday Visitor). He is also a regular contributor to the podcasts Pints with Aquinas and Godsplaining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been called the sword of the spiritual life. It can be a cornerstone and pillar of the family. We are discussing the Rosary today and 5 reasons, as well as a lot of practical advice, as to why men should pray the Rosary daily. Fr. Gregory Pine walks us through his life with the Rosary and the multiple truths contained within this powerful devotion. You are sure to gain insights and fuel for staying true to praying the Rosary daily. Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage - https://rosarypilgrimage.org/ 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible sessions to help you strategically become a better man - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Fr. Gregory Pine is a Dominican friar of the Province of Saint Joseph. He is a doctoral candidate in dogmatic theology at the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). He served previously as the Assistant Director for the Thomistic Institute. He is the co-author of Marian Consecration with Aquinas and Credo: An RCIA Program (both TAN Books) and the author of Purdence: Choose Confidently, Life Boldly (Our Sunday Visitor). He is also a regular contributor to the podcasts Pints with Aquinas and Godsplaining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Power of Praying the Rosary Daily (w/ Fr. Gregory Pine)121e2e95-ea0f-48a6-aa49-d8a66543fe18Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:55:00 +00003030https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFrank Lampard Finally Speaks Out About What REALLY Happened At Chelsea (E264)In this new episode Steven sits down with one of Chelsea FC’s greatest ever players, Frank Lampard OBE. Frank began his football career in 1995 with West Ham United, the same team that his father had played for. He made his Premier League debut a year later in 1996. In 2001, Frank signed with Chelsea and stayed with them for 13 years, making 648 appearances and becoming the club’s top scorer with 211 goals. During his playing career, Frank was named one of the best midfielders of his generation, and he began his managerial career in 2018. In this conversation Frank and Steven discuss topics, such as: His father’s role in his success His fear of failure His work ethic and understanding of his weaknesses The coping mechanisms he has used along the way What it takes to be a modern manager Creating an environment for success The challengers of being a modern player How his mothers death impacted him His plans for Chelsea Follow Frank: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3XVSjNV Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with one of Chelsea FC’s greatest ever players, Frank Lampard OBE. Frank began his football career in 1995 with West Ham United, the same team that his father had played for. He made his Premier League debut a year later in 1996. In 2001, Frank signed with Chelsea and stayed with them for 13 years, making 648 appearances and becoming the club’s top scorer with 211 goals. During his playing career, Frank was named one of the best midfielders of his generation, and he began his managerial career in 2018. In this conversation Frank and Steven discuss topics, such as: His father’s role in his success His fear of failure His work ethic and understanding of his weaknesses The coping mechanisms he has used along the way What it takes to be a modern manager Creating an environment for success The challengers of being a modern player How his mothers death impacted him His plans for Chelsea Follow Frank: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3XVSjNV Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFrank Lampard Finally Speaks Out About What REALLY Happened At Chelsea (E264)1b86b3b9-f1aa-41b5-9476-7e4bbbe6a7e1Thu, 13 Jul 2023 05:03:00 +00006931https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2023)50d699a2-126a-4186-8266-0f7faebdc12fThu, 13 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2023)8746cad2-9d31-43a1-8636-b077898ecbd6Thu, 13 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2023)e7df7bbe-8e85-4484-b7c8-a43fbba1e2a4Thu, 13 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2023)ee0a637f-d61d-43f1-9892-c25bc3c2b8c0Thu, 13 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Summary of the Sacrament of the Eucharist The Catechism has spent considerable time unpacking Holy Communion—the “sacrament of sacraments”—with us, and now she summarizes the most essential truths that we must internalize and move forward with. Fr. Mike takes this “nugget day” to tell us that God desires to feed us. He has given us his Son so that we might be filled with him and made whole again, in unity with him for all of eternity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1406-1419. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism has spent considerable time unpacking Holy Communion—the “sacrament of sacraments”—with us, and now she summarizes the most essential truths that we must internalize and move forward with. Fr. Mike takes this “nugget day” to tell us that God desires to feed us. He has given us his Son so that we might be filled with him and made whole again, in unity with him for all of eternity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1406-1419. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 194: Summary of the Sacrament of the Eucharist330b9e3c-3a05-44e4-8439-394e69b9d22bThu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThink Positive "Mom!" Eloise shouted from the darkness of her bedroom. Mom ran upstairs to find Eloise hiding under her covers, shaking. "Eloise, what's wrong? Are you sick?" Mom asked anxiously."No, I'm not sick. I'm, um, scared," mumbled Eloise."What has you so scared, sweetie?" asked Mom."I don't want to tell you." Eloise peeked out at her mom. "You'll get mad at me.""I promise I won't get mad," Mom assured her. "You can tell me anything.""Well, when I was at Madeline's today, we watched a movie. It was all about people getting chased and hurt. Now I can't get those thoughts out of my head!" Mom was quiet as she smoothed the blankets on Eloise's bed. "Do you remember last weekend when your softball team was in the playoffs?" asked Mom. "Yeah," replied Eloise. "We were so nervous--our opponents were undefeated!""And do you remember what your coach told you before the game?"Eloise nodded, remembering her coach's words. "He said, 'Don't think about all the games they've won or the home runs they've hit. Instead, think about how well you guys play as a team. Remember what you've practiced and focus on getting the bat to make contact with the ball and your glove grabbing the ball out of the air. Think positive!'" Eloise smiled. "I think it worked, because we won!" "You sure did," said Mom. "The Bible tells us to do the same thing." "It does?" asked Eloise with a puzzled look. "Yup," said Mom. "A verse in Philippians tells us not to worry about anything, but instead to replace those worried thoughts with things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. You traded in your worried thoughts about the game for the truth of how well you're able to play as a team, and you can do the same thing with the thoughts you're having about the movie.""I can?" Eloise sat up. "How?" "Whenever we have scary or bad thoughts, we can focus on good things instead--like the truth that Jesus is always with us and wants us to give our fears to Him so we can feel His peace."Eloise brightened and settled back into bed. "Thanks, Mom. I'm going to lie here and think about good things!" -Laura Kuehn

"Mom!" Eloise shouted from the darkness of her bedroom. Mom ran upstairs to find Eloise hiding under her covers, shaking. "Eloise, what's wrong? Are you sick?" Mom asked anxiously."No, I'm not sick. I'm, um, scared," mumbled Eloise."What has you so scared, sweetie?" asked Mom."I don't want to tell you." Eloise peeked out at her mom. "You'll get mad at me.""I promise I won't get mad," Mom assured her. "You can tell me anything.""Well, when I was at Madeline's today, we watched a movie. It was all about people getting chased and hurt. Now I can't get those thoughts out of my head!" Mom was quiet as she smoothed the blankets on Eloise's bed. "Do you remember last weekend when your softball team was in the playoffs?" asked Mom. "Yeah," replied Eloise. "We were so nervous--our opponents were undefeated!""And do you remember what your coach told you before the game?"Eloise nodded, remembering her coach's words. "He said, 'Don't think about all the games they've won or the home runs they've hit. Instead, think about how well you guys play as a team. Remember what you've practiced and focus on getting the bat to make contact with the ball and your glove grabbing the ball out of the air. Think positive!'" Eloise smiled. "I think it worked, because we won!" "You sure did," said Mom. "The Bible tells us to do the same thing." "It does?" asked Eloise with a puzzled look. "Yup," said Mom. "A verse in Philippians tells us not to worry about anything, but instead to replace those worried thoughts with things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. You traded in your worried thoughts about the game for the truth of how well you're able to play as a team, and you can do the same thing with the thoughts you're having about the movie.""I can?" Eloise sat up. "How?" "Whenever we have scary or bad thoughts, we can focus on good things instead--like the truth that Jesus is always with us and wants us to give our fears to Him so we can feel His peace."Eloise brightened and settled back into bed. "Thanks, Mom. I'm going to lie here and think about good things!" -Laura Kuehn

Think Positive b58cdeb6-2a30-4e56-85e3-87be8403a316Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThink Positive "Mom!" Eloise shouted from the darkness of her bedroom. Mom ran upstairs to find Eloise hiding under her covers, shaking. "Eloise, what's wrong? Are you sick?" Mom asked anxiously."No, I'm not sick. I'm, um, scared," mumbled Eloise."What has you so scared, sweetie?" asked Mom."I don't want to tell you." Eloise peeked out at her mom. "You'll get mad at me.""I promise I won't get mad," Mom assured her. "You can tell me anything.""Well, when I was at Madeline's today, we watched a movie. It was all about people getting chased and hurt. Now I can't get those thoughts out of my head!" Mom was quiet as she smoothed the blankets on Eloise's bed. "Do you remember last weekend when your softball team was in the playoffs?" asked Mom. "Yeah," replied Eloise. "We were so nervous--our opponents were undefeated!""And do you remember what your coach told you before the game?"Eloise nodded, remembering her coach's words. "He said, 'Don't think about all the games they've won or the home runs they've hit. Instead, think about how well you guys play as a team. Remember what you've practiced and focus on getting the bat to make contact with the ball and your glove grabbing the ball out of the air. Think positive!'" Eloise smiled. "I think it worked, because we won!" "You sure did," said Mom. "The Bible tells us to do the same thing." "It does?" asked Eloise with a puzzled look. "Yup," said Mom. "A verse in Philippians tells us not to worry about anything, but instead to replace those worried thoughts with things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. You traded in your worried thoughts about the game for the truth of how well you're able to play as a team, and you can do the same thing with the thoughts you're having about the movie.""I can?" Eloise sat up. "How?" "Whenever we have scary or bad thoughts, we can focus on good things instead--like the truth that Jesus is always with us and wants us to give our fears to Him so we can feel His peace."Eloise brightened and settled back into bed. "Thanks, Mom. I'm going to lie here and think about good things!" -Laura Kuehn

"Mom!" Eloise shouted from the darkness of her bedroom. Mom ran upstairs to find Eloise hiding under her covers, shaking. "Eloise, what's wrong? Are you sick?" Mom asked anxiously."No, I'm not sick. I'm, um, scared," mumbled Eloise."What has you so scared, sweetie?" asked Mom."I don't want to tell you." Eloise peeked out at her mom. "You'll get mad at me.""I promise I won't get mad," Mom assured her. "You can tell me anything.""Well, when I was at Madeline's today, we watched a movie. It was all about people getting chased and hurt. Now I can't get those thoughts out of my head!" Mom was quiet as she smoothed the blankets on Eloise's bed. "Do you remember last weekend when your softball team was in the playoffs?" asked Mom. "Yeah," replied Eloise. "We were so nervous--our opponents were undefeated!""And do you remember what your coach told you before the game?"Eloise nodded, remembering her coach's words. "He said, 'Don't think about all the games they've won or the home runs they've hit. Instead, think about how well you guys play as a team. Remember what you've practiced and focus on getting the bat to make contact with the ball and your glove grabbing the ball out of the air. Think positive!'" Eloise smiled. "I think it worked, because we won!" "You sure did," said Mom. "The Bible tells us to do the same thing." "It does?" asked Eloise with a puzzled look. "Yup," said Mom. "A verse in Philippians tells us not to worry about anything, but instead to replace those worried thoughts with things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. You traded in your worried thoughts about the game for the truth of how well you're able to play as a team, and you can do the same thing with the thoughts you're having about the movie.""I can?" Eloise sat up. "How?" "Whenever we have scary or bad thoughts, we can focus on good things instead--like the truth that Jesus is always with us and wants us to give our fears to Him so we can feel His peace."Eloise brightened and settled back into bed. "Thanks, Mom. I'm going to lie here and think about good things!" -Laura Kuehn

Think Positive 3c1596de-0c72-4857-a34c-03233b502eaeThu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Summary of the Sacrament of the Eucharist The Catechism has spent considerable time unpacking Holy Communion—the “sacrament of sacraments”—with us, and now she summarizes the most essential truths that we must internalize and move forward with. Fr. Mike takes this “nugget day” to tell us that God desires to feed us. He has given us his Son so that we might be filled with him and made whole again, in unity with him for all of eternity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1406-1419. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism has spent considerable time unpacking Holy Communion—the “sacrament of sacraments”—with us, and now she summarizes the most essential truths that we must internalize and move forward with. Fr. Mike takes this “nugget day” to tell us that God desires to feed us. He has given us his Son so that we might be filled with him and made whole again, in unity with him for all of eternity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1406-1419. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 194: Summary of the Sacrament of the Eucharist7d3aa52d-18a4-46d1-ad97-2b0569777704Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#493 Discussing Euthanasia - Monica DoumitDiscussing euthanasia with Monica Doumit. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and we&#8217;ll talk a bit about euthanasia today we&#8217;re around the world we&#8217;re having to defend what used to be a pretty straightforward idea, which is that you should not take the lives of innocent people and that we should do all we can to care for those who are in distress rather than dispose of those who are in distress. No longer, maybe a majority idea in large parts of the…

Discussing euthanasia with Monica Doumit. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and we&#8217;ll talk a bit about euthanasia today we&#8217;re around the world we&#8217;re having to defend what used to be a pretty straightforward idea, which is that you should not take the lives of innocent people and that we should do all we can to care for those who are in distress rather than dispose of those who are in distress. No longer, maybe a majority idea in large parts of the…

#493 Discussing Euthanasia - Monica Doumitba90c2b7-292f-4b46-8744-765649f7b0b8Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#291: You Have Nothing to ProveLuke 4:1-13 This is part 1 in our short series where we find Jesus being tempted in the desert by the devil. We will learn that  the devil is always a slick and slimy one trying to twist God&#39;s words. The devil tries to tempt Jesus into proving that He really is God&#39;s son. Of course Jesus is God&#39;s son! Jesus knows this truth and does not need to prove anything to the devil so He does not fall for it. We learn that we too can remember the truth of whose we are: we are loved children of God. We apply this truth to help us w/ pride or the feeling to prove ourselves. To connect, with me, simply go to ⁠kbspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 4:1-13 This is part 1 in our short series where we find Jesus being tempted in the desert by the devil. We will learn that  the devil is always a slick and slimy one trying to twist God&#39;s words. The devil tries to tempt Jesus into proving that He really is God&#39;s son. Of course Jesus is God&#39;s son! Jesus knows this truth and does not need to prove anything to the devil so He does not fall for it. We learn that we too can remember the truth of whose we are: we are loved children of God. We apply this truth to help us w/ pride or the feeling to prove ourselves. To connect, with me, simply go to ⁠kbspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#291: You Have Nothing to Proveca46da53-ecca-42f5-af6f-40b6df6440f2Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000484https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2023)28fe14df-0fb4-4c08-a330-92c28239a636Wed, 12 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2023)55a0bd7d-ec9f-4e17-a9eb-a556f6d2e253Wed, 12 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2023)f4ee8efb-d1e7-41f3-832b-79b575855bbcWed, 12 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2023)8e12a4bf-e072-42a3-9cd9-88ca3af534ffWed, 12 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: Communion Forever in Heaven The Catechism wraps up its overview of the Eucharist by reminding us that the sacrament of Holy Communion is a foretaste of what is to come in heaven. Fr. Mike exhorts us to prepare our hearts here on earth so that they might be conformed to God, ready to unite with him forever in heaven. The Eucharist is a most excellent path to such unity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1402-1405. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism wraps up its overview of the Eucharist by reminding us that the sacrament of Holy Communion is a foretaste of what is to come in heaven. Fr. Mike exhorts us to prepare our hearts here on earth so that they might be conformed to God, ready to unite with him forever in heaven. The Eucharist is a most excellent path to such unity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1402-1405. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 193: Communion Forever in Heaven33736751-da52-4252-b9fc-c8002784a7cdWed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNothing Can SeparateSPLASH! Joelle's brother filled the trench between their two sandcastles with a full bucket of water."No!" Joelle's eyes filled with tears. "Now they can't get to each other!" She jumped to her feet. "Take the water away, Stanley!"Her brother shook his head. "There has to be water in the moat.""No!" Joelle looked between the two castles. "No!""What's going on?" Tessa, their babysitter, walked up to them. "Joelle, calm down.""He put water between the castles!" Joelle pointed at her brother. "Now they can't get to each other!"Tessa smiled. "Oh, and they're in love?""No!" Joelle stomped a foot. "Stanley has the king's house. He built a castle for him. And I built the princess's house. She's his daughter. Her daddy needs to be able to get to her.""Oh." Tessa scratched her head. "Hmm…""There has to be water in the moat," Stanley said quickly."Well…" Tessa crouched down. "If the daddy loves the little girl, he will find a way to get to her." She picked up a shell and set it by Stanley's castle. "This is a boat for him to use to get to his daughter.""What if the boat doesn't work?" Joelle asked, brushing at her eyes.Tessa picked up a piece of driftwood and set it between the two castles. "And this is a bridge."Joelle swallowed. Maybe that would work."If the daddy loves his princess, he'll find a way to get to her," Tessa said. "Just like God will always find a way to be with us. Nothing can ever separate us from Him. Jesus became human and died to save us, and He will always be with us.""What about when we do bad things?" Stanley asked, looking up from his castle.Tessa shook her head. "When we trust in Jesus, our sins are forgiven.""What about when it's storming?" Joelle asked.Tessa smiled and shook her head. "Are you asking about God or the people living in your castles?" she asked. "God won't let anything separate you and Him. That king in Stanley's castle is going to find a way to the princess, even if it starts to storm."Joelle stared at her babysitter for a long minute before she smiled too. She liked the thought of that. -Emily Acker

SPLASH! Joelle's brother filled the trench between their two sandcastles with a full bucket of water."No!" Joelle's eyes filled with tears. "Now they can't get to each other!" She jumped to her feet. "Take the water away, Stanley!"Her brother shook his head. "There has to be water in the moat.""No!" Joelle looked between the two castles. "No!""What's going on?" Tessa, their babysitter, walked up to them. "Joelle, calm down.""He put water between the castles!" Joelle pointed at her brother. "Now they can't get to each other!"Tessa smiled. "Oh, and they're in love?""No!" Joelle stomped a foot. "Stanley has the king's house. He built a castle for him. And I built the princess's house. She's his daughter. Her daddy needs to be able to get to her.""Oh." Tessa scratched her head. "Hmm…""There has to be water in the moat," Stanley said quickly."Well…" Tessa crouched down. "If the daddy loves the little girl, he will find a way to get to her." She picked up a shell and set it by Stanley's castle. "This is a boat for him to use to get to his daughter.""What if the boat doesn't work?" Joelle asked, brushing at her eyes.Tessa picked up a piece of driftwood and set it between the two castles. "And this is a bridge."Joelle swallowed. Maybe that would work."If the daddy loves his princess, he'll find a way to get to her," Tessa said. "Just like God will always find a way to be with us. Nothing can ever separate us from Him. Jesus became human and died to save us, and He will always be with us.""What about when we do bad things?" Stanley asked, looking up from his castle.Tessa shook her head. "When we trust in Jesus, our sins are forgiven.""What about when it's storming?" Joelle asked.Tessa smiled and shook her head. "Are you asking about God or the people living in your castles?" she asked. "God won't let anything separate you and Him. That king in Stanley's castle is going to find a way to the princess, even if it starts to storm."Joelle stared at her babysitter for a long minute before she smiled too. She liked the thought of that. -Emily Acker

Nothing Can Separated2c43209-8c7f-4410-9425-77c2674f9104Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNothing Can SeparateSPLASH! Joelle's brother filled the trench between their two sandcastles with a full bucket of water."No!" Joelle's eyes filled with tears. "Now they can't get to each other!" She jumped to her feet. "Take the water away, Stanley!"Her brother shook his head. "There has to be water in the moat.""No!" Joelle looked between the two castles. "No!""What's going on?" Tessa, their babysitter, walked up to them. "Joelle, calm down.""He put water between the castles!" Joelle pointed at her brother. "Now they can't get to each other!"Tessa smiled. "Oh, and they're in love?""No!" Joelle stomped a foot. "Stanley has the king's house. He built a castle for him. And I built the princess's house. She's his daughter. Her daddy needs to be able to get to her.""Oh." Tessa scratched her head. "Hmm…""There has to be water in the moat," Stanley said quickly."Well…" Tessa crouched down. "If the daddy loves the little girl, he will find a way to get to her." She picked up a shell and set it by Stanley's castle. "This is a boat for him to use to get to his daughter.""What if the boat doesn't work?" Joelle asked, brushing at her eyes.Tessa picked up a piece of driftwood and set it between the two castles. "And this is a bridge."Joelle swallowed. Maybe that would work."If the daddy loves his princess, he'll find a way to get to her," Tessa said. "Just like God will always find a way to be with us. Nothing can ever separate us from Him. Jesus became human and died to save us, and He will always be with us.""What about when we do bad things?" Stanley asked, looking up from his castle.Tessa shook her head. "When we trust in Jesus, our sins are forgiven.""What about when it's storming?" Joelle asked.Tessa smiled and shook her head. "Are you asking about God or the people living in your castles?" she asked. "God won't let anything separate you and Him. That king in Stanley's castle is going to find a way to the princess, even if it starts to storm."Joelle stared at her babysitter for a long minute before she smiled too. She liked the thought of that. -Emily Acker

SPLASH! Joelle's brother filled the trench between their two sandcastles with a full bucket of water."No!" Joelle's eyes filled with tears. "Now they can't get to each other!" She jumped to her feet. "Take the water away, Stanley!"Her brother shook his head. "There has to be water in the moat.""No!" Joelle looked between the two castles. "No!""What's going on?" Tessa, their babysitter, walked up to them. "Joelle, calm down.""He put water between the castles!" Joelle pointed at her brother. "Now they can't get to each other!"Tessa smiled. "Oh, and they're in love?""No!" Joelle stomped a foot. "Stanley has the king's house. He built a castle for him. And I built the princess's house. She's his daughter. Her daddy needs to be able to get to her.""Oh." Tessa scratched her head. "Hmm…""There has to be water in the moat," Stanley said quickly."Well…" Tessa crouched down. "If the daddy loves the little girl, he will find a way to get to her." She picked up a shell and set it by Stanley's castle. "This is a boat for him to use to get to his daughter.""What if the boat doesn't work?" Joelle asked, brushing at her eyes.Tessa picked up a piece of driftwood and set it between the two castles. "And this is a bridge."Joelle swallowed. Maybe that would work."If the daddy loves his princess, he'll find a way to get to her," Tessa said. "Just like God will always find a way to be with us. Nothing can ever separate us from Him. Jesus became human and died to save us, and He will always be with us.""What about when we do bad things?" Stanley asked, looking up from his castle.Tessa shook her head. "When we trust in Jesus, our sins are forgiven.""What about when it's storming?" Joelle asked.Tessa smiled and shook her head. "Are you asking about God or the people living in your castles?" she asked. "God won't let anything separate you and Him. That king in Stanley's castle is going to find a way to the princess, even if it starts to storm."Joelle stared at her babysitter for a long minute before she smiled too. She liked the thought of that. -Emily Acker

Nothing Can Separate0fc1c7c2-ffa0-4579-a330-b2445aa3aa2fWed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: Communion Forever in Heaven The Catechism wraps up its overview of the Eucharist by reminding us that the sacrament of Holy Communion is a foretaste of what is to come in heaven. Fr. Mike exhorts us to prepare our hearts here on earth so that they might be conformed to God, ready to unite with him forever in heaven. The Eucharist is a most excellent path to such unity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1402-1405. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism wraps up its overview of the Eucharist by reminding us that the sacrament of Holy Communion is a foretaste of what is to come in heaven. Fr. Mike exhorts us to prepare our hearts here on earth so that they might be conformed to God, ready to unite with him forever in heaven. The Eucharist is a most excellent path to such unity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1402-1405. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 193: Communion Forever in Heavenbe893d41-bc07-4a73-a74a-5e027372e7e9Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2023) Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2023)112b2621-60c8-41f5-91ed-2fb7bd0c6667Tue, 11 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2023) Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2023)b0ab6da2-3c7c-4895-a905-9bf52d991a75Tue, 11 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2023) Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2023)95dd81e5-97e2-4c23-af24-edd1a4739d9eTue, 11 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2023) Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2023)cdae2f86-284e-4877-abe1-979d3b70f451Tue, 11 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: Unity in the Eucharist The sacrament of Holy Communion unites the faithful together in a most profound, visible way. It also makes disunity in the Church all the more painful and apparent. The Catechism reveals the Church’s teachings regarding the Eucharist and Christian churches who are not in full communion with the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike addresses a most common and difficult question: “If a non-Catholic believes that the Eucharist is truly Jesus, why can they not receive him in the sacrament?” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1396-1401. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The sacrament of Holy Communion unites the faithful together in a most profound, visible way. It also makes disunity in the Church all the more painful and apparent. The Catechism reveals the Church’s teachings regarding the Eucharist and Christian churches who are not in full communion with the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike addresses a most common and difficult question: “If a non-Catholic believes that the Eucharist is truly Jesus, why can they not receive him in the sacrament?” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1396-1401. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 192: Unity in the Eucharist2dd2e2a0-3e47-4039-bdb8-8faef77fa1b9Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsToo Many Michaels"I have a message for you," Leo's mom told him when he came in from playing outside. "Michael called a few minutes ago. He wants you to call him back.""Michael Burke?" asked Leo in surprise. "I thought he was on vacation." "No, it was Michael Watson," said Mom. "I forgot you had more than one friend named Michael."Just then Leo's older sister burst into the room. "Guess what! I'm going to the church softball game with Michael!" she exclaimed. "He asked me today."Leo laughed. "Which Michael?""I only know one Mi--" She stopped. "Oh, that's right. I do know other Michaels. Well, this one is Michael Ford." Before going to bed that night, Leo prayed for his family and friends. He thought about a boy in his class at church who needed surgery. "Dear Lord, please be with Michael," Leo began. Then he paused. "You know--Michael Smith," he added. "The one who needs heart surgery."Leo frowned as he thought about how many Michaels there were in the world. There must be lots of Lukes and Sophias and Bens too, he thought. And Leos! He had thought of God as his personal friend, but suddenly he felt like just one of millions of people. He felt small and unimportant.A few days later, Leo's dad, who was a doctor, called from the hospital. "Michael had his surgery today, and he's doing fine," he told Leo. "Guess what? There are three other Michaels on this floor!""Well, I hope the doctors and nurses don't get them mixed up," said Leo.Dad laughed. "There's even another Michael Smith here, but don't worry. Our Michael's mother is the head nurse on this floor. Believe me, she knows which Michael belongs to her!"When Leo prayed for his friend that night, he knew he didn't have to remind God which Michael he was praying for--or which Leo was asking. Just as a mother knows her own son, God knows each of His children. God knows I belong to Him because I trust in Jesus, Leo thought. I'm just as special as if I were the only Leo in the whole world!-Catherine Runyon

"I have a message for you," Leo's mom told him when he came in from playing outside. "Michael called a few minutes ago. He wants you to call him back.""Michael Burke?" asked Leo in surprise. "I thought he was on vacation." "No, it was Michael Watson," said Mom. "I forgot you had more than one friend named Michael."Just then Leo's older sister burst into the room. "Guess what! I'm going to the church softball game with Michael!" she exclaimed. "He asked me today."Leo laughed. "Which Michael?""I only know one Mi--" She stopped. "Oh, that's right. I do know other Michaels. Well, this one is Michael Ford." Before going to bed that night, Leo prayed for his family and friends. He thought about a boy in his class at church who needed surgery. "Dear Lord, please be with Michael," Leo began. Then he paused. "You know--Michael Smith," he added. "The one who needs heart surgery."Leo frowned as he thought about how many Michaels there were in the world. There must be lots of Lukes and Sophias and Bens too, he thought. And Leos! He had thought of God as his personal friend, but suddenly he felt like just one of millions of people. He felt small and unimportant.A few days later, Leo's dad, who was a doctor, called from the hospital. "Michael had his surgery today, and he's doing fine," he told Leo. "Guess what? There are three other Michaels on this floor!""Well, I hope the doctors and nurses don't get them mixed up," said Leo.Dad laughed. "There's even another Michael Smith here, but don't worry. Our Michael's mother is the head nurse on this floor. Believe me, she knows which Michael belongs to her!"When Leo prayed for his friend that night, he knew he didn't have to remind God which Michael he was praying for--or which Leo was asking. Just as a mother knows her own son, God knows each of His children. God knows I belong to Him because I trust in Jesus, Leo thought. I'm just as special as if I were the only Leo in the whole world!-Catherine Runyon

Too Many Michaelsb5dc58a0-1d2b-4d38-a09b-33f9615dfbabTue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsToo Many Michaels"I have a message for you," Leo's mom told him when he came in from playing outside. "Michael called a few minutes ago. He wants you to call him back.""Michael Burke?" asked Leo in surprise. "I thought he was on vacation." "No, it was Michael Watson," said Mom. "I forgot you had more than one friend named Michael."Just then Leo's older sister burst into the room. "Guess what! I'm going to the church softball game with Michael!" she exclaimed. "He asked me today."Leo laughed. "Which Michael?""I only know one Mi--" She stopped. "Oh, that's right. I do know other Michaels. Well, this one is Michael Ford." Before going to bed that night, Leo prayed for his family and friends. He thought about a boy in his class at church who needed surgery. "Dear Lord, please be with Michael," Leo began. Then he paused. "You know--Michael Smith," he added. "The one who needs heart surgery."Leo frowned as he thought about how many Michaels there were in the world. There must be lots of Lukes and Sophias and Bens too, he thought. And Leos! He had thought of God as his personal friend, but suddenly he felt like just one of millions of people. He felt small and unimportant.A few days later, Leo's dad, who was a doctor, called from the hospital. "Michael had his surgery today, and he's doing fine," he told Leo. "Guess what? There are three other Michaels on this floor!""Well, I hope the doctors and nurses don't get them mixed up," said Leo.Dad laughed. "There's even another Michael Smith here, but don't worry. Our Michael's mother is the head nurse on this floor. Believe me, she knows which Michael belongs to her!"When Leo prayed for his friend that night, he knew he didn't have to remind God which Michael he was praying for--or which Leo was asking. Just as a mother knows her own son, God knows each of His children. God knows I belong to Him because I trust in Jesus, Leo thought. I'm just as special as if I were the only Leo in the whole world!-Catherine Runyon

"I have a message for you," Leo's mom told him when he came in from playing outside. "Michael called a few minutes ago. He wants you to call him back.""Michael Burke?" asked Leo in surprise. "I thought he was on vacation." "No, it was Michael Watson," said Mom. "I forgot you had more than one friend named Michael."Just then Leo's older sister burst into the room. "Guess what! I'm going to the church softball game with Michael!" she exclaimed. "He asked me today."Leo laughed. "Which Michael?""I only know one Mi--" She stopped. "Oh, that's right. I do know other Michaels. Well, this one is Michael Ford." Before going to bed that night, Leo prayed for his family and friends. He thought about a boy in his class at church who needed surgery. "Dear Lord, please be with Michael," Leo began. Then he paused. "You know--Michael Smith," he added. "The one who needs heart surgery."Leo frowned as he thought about how many Michaels there were in the world. There must be lots of Lukes and Sophias and Bens too, he thought. And Leos! He had thought of God as his personal friend, but suddenly he felt like just one of millions of people. He felt small and unimportant.A few days later, Leo's dad, who was a doctor, called from the hospital. "Michael had his surgery today, and he's doing fine," he told Leo. "Guess what? There are three other Michaels on this floor!""Well, I hope the doctors and nurses don't get them mixed up," said Leo.Dad laughed. "There's even another Michael Smith here, but don't worry. Our Michael's mother is the head nurse on this floor. Believe me, she knows which Michael belongs to her!"When Leo prayed for his friend that night, he knew he didn't have to remind God which Michael he was praying for--or which Leo was asking. Just as a mother knows her own son, God knows each of His children. God knows I belong to Him because I trust in Jesus, Leo thought. I'm just as special as if I were the only Leo in the whole world!-Catherine Runyon

Too Many Michaelsd1c9bace-1131-494f-99ec-4240bad2ad37Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: Unity in the Eucharist The sacrament of Holy Communion unites the faithful together in a most profound, visible way. It also makes disunity in the Church all the more painful and apparent. The Catechism reveals the Church’s teachings regarding the Eucharist and Christian churches who are not in full communion with the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike addresses a most common and difficult question: “If a non-Catholic believes that the Eucharist is truly Jesus, why can they not receive him in the sacrament?” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1396-1401. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The sacrament of Holy Communion unites the faithful together in a most profound, visible way. It also makes disunity in the Church all the more painful and apparent. The Catechism reveals the Church’s teachings regarding the Eucharist and Christian churches who are not in full communion with the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike addresses a most common and difficult question: “If a non-Catholic believes that the Eucharist is truly Jesus, why can they not receive him in the sacrament?” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1396-1401. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 192: Unity in the Eucharist0a5be3f3-4dd7-40b4-a9cc-18d7de316099Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Meaning Behind Her AccusationsIf you're at all like me, it's easy to get mad when your wife accuses you (unjustly!) of something. It's easy to quickly see why it isn't true, fair, or even appropriate for her to have said that horrible thing! It's even easier to respond by pointing out just how horrible of a thing it was to say! But this isn't the Christian way. Husbands, you are called to love your wives. unconditionally. This means you have to love her even when she is being unfair or unjust. (Hint: you are also commonly unfair and unjust!) But how do we do that? Join me in this episode as I talk about one major way to love your wife - love her through her accusations. This is hard. This is also essential. Putting those two together means you might need some help. I offer you two particular tools in this episode that will transform your marriage conversations if used properly. Your wife needs your unconditional love, not your corrections.

If you're at all like me, it's easy to get mad when your wife accuses you (unjustly!) of something. It's easy to quickly see why it isn't true, fair, or even appropriate for her to have said that horrible thing! It's even easier to respond by pointing out just how horrible of a thing it was to say! But this isn't the Christian way. Husbands, you are called to love your wives. unconditionally. This means you have to love her even when she is being unfair or unjust. (Hint: you are also commonly unfair and unjust!) But how do we do that? Join me in this episode as I talk about one major way to love your wife - love her through her accusations. This is hard. This is also essential. Putting those two together means you might need some help. I offer you two particular tools in this episode that will transform your marriage conversations if used properly. Your wife needs your unconditional love, not your corrections.

fullThe Meaning Behind Her Accusations635aefca-ceef-4a75-82ef-9af5173a7da0Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHarvard Professor: "10,000 Steps A Day" Is A LIE! Revealing The 7 BIG LIES About Exercise, Sleep, Running, Cancer & Sugar!!! Daniel LiebermanDr Lieberman is the Chair of the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. His research focuses on how the human body has evolved to be the way it is, he also explores how humans evolved to run long distances to scavenge and hunt. He is the author of the best-selling books, ‘The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health, and Disease’ and ‘Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding’. In this conversation Dr Lieberman and Steven discuss topics, such as: Sitting isn’t actually the new smoking The unseen health benefits of running The best exercises for a healthy life Why you don’t need 8 hours of sleep a night Separating the health myths from reality How the world has become too comfortable How 74% of diseases can be prevented Ways to hack and boost productivity You can purchase Dr Lieberman’s newest book, ‘Exercised: The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health’, here: https://amzn.to/49udz2v Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Lieberman is the Chair of the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. His research focuses on how the human body has evolved to be the way it is, he also explores how humans evolved to run long distances to scavenge and hunt. He is the author of the best-selling books, ‘The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health, and Disease’ and ‘Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding’. In this conversation Dr Lieberman and Steven discuss topics, such as: Sitting isn’t actually the new smoking The unseen health benefits of running The best exercises for a healthy life Why you don’t need 8 hours of sleep a night Separating the health myths from reality How the world has become too comfortable How 74% of diseases can be prevented Ways to hack and boost productivity You can purchase Dr Lieberman’s newest book, ‘Exercised: The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health’, here: https://amzn.to/49udz2v Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHarvard Professor: "10,000 Steps A Day" Is A LIE! Revealing The 7 BIG LIES About Exercise, Sleep, Running, Cancer & Sugar!!! Daniel Lieberman8d285552-bed4-4906-87be-3760e2db76b6Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +00005417https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2023) As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2023)9282ac27-8377-4ded-bb67-92f68d93071dMon, 10 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2023) As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2023)16ed1af4-6417-4234-84d8-1906fae1ecfcMon, 10 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2023) As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2023)d374b7cc-f29a-447e-95e4-86cbc2eecc80Mon, 10 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2023) As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2023)8c7af7c7-68ed-42d4-9f5e-deddb02980b6Mon, 10 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Eucharist Changes Us As the popular adage goes, “you are what you eat.” The Catechism tells us that, as food nourishes the body, so Jesus present in Holy Communion nourishes the soul. It especially highlights the Eucharist’s role in separating us from sin. Fr. Mike reminds us we must be open to change if Jesus is going to change us in the reception of Holy Communion. If—to use Fr. Mike’s analogy—Holy Communion is a “shower” of graces, we must ensure that we’re not wearing a raincoat. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1391-1395. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

As the popular adage goes, “you are what you eat.” The Catechism tells us that, as food nourishes the body, so Jesus present in Holy Communion nourishes the soul. It especially highlights the Eucharist’s role in separating us from sin. Fr. Mike reminds us we must be open to change if Jesus is going to change us in the reception of Holy Communion. If—to use Fr. Mike’s analogy—Holy Communion is a “shower” of graces, we must ensure that we’re not wearing a raincoat. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1391-1395. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 191: The Eucharist Changes Usb033bf44-fbec-4ade-8469-0844565e928dMon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Special Home"What are you doing, Mom?" Cami asked as she walked out to the barn. Her mother stood at the open door."Watching some birds," said Mom softly. She pointed toward the rafters. Cami stood beside her mother, and together they quietly watched a bird fly into the barn with a small feather in its mouth. Another bird soon joined it, and Cami and her mom watched as the two birds flew back and forth, busily building a nest.Suddenly Cami sneezed, and the birds flew away. "Oops! Sorry, little birds. I didn't mean to scare you off," said Cami."I'm sure they'll soon be back to finish their nest," said Mom."What kind of birds are those, Mom?" Cami asked as they turned to go back to the house."They're barn swallows," Mom replied."Cool! I should have recognized them. We learned about them at school. Our book said the birds gather mud and roll it into a pellet. They carry it back to the place they've picked out and use it to build a cup-shaped nest. Then they line it with grass and feathers.""That's interesting," said Mom. "I didn't realize they used mud to build their special little nest." "Special?" Cami made a face. "A mud nest doesn't sound very special to me!"Mom laughed. "I guess that's because you're not a barn swallow." She opened the screen door to the house. "Did you know someone has made a special home for you too, Cami?""What?" Cami asked in surprise. "Are we going to move?"Mom smiled and shook her head. "Jesus has prepared a very special place for you. The Bible says everyone who trusts Him as their Savior has a home with Him. He died and rose again to prepare that place for us--a special place in God's family. He is always with us, and one day, when He comes back, we'll live in a perfect world with Him forever. Isn't that a wonderful thing?"Cami nodded. "Pastor Roberts talked about that last week." She grinned. "But the new world he told us about sounds much better than a mud nest!""No doubt about that!" said Mom. "A mud nest is great for barn swallows, but the home we have with Jesus is so much better."-Sharon K. Regehr

"What are you doing, Mom?" Cami asked as she walked out to the barn. Her mother stood at the open door."Watching some birds," said Mom softly. She pointed toward the rafters. Cami stood beside her mother, and together they quietly watched a bird fly into the barn with a small feather in its mouth. Another bird soon joined it, and Cami and her mom watched as the two birds flew back and forth, busily building a nest.Suddenly Cami sneezed, and the birds flew away. "Oops! Sorry, little birds. I didn't mean to scare you off," said Cami."I'm sure they'll soon be back to finish their nest," said Mom."What kind of birds are those, Mom?" Cami asked as they turned to go back to the house."They're barn swallows," Mom replied."Cool! I should have recognized them. We learned about them at school. Our book said the birds gather mud and roll it into a pellet. They carry it back to the place they've picked out and use it to build a cup-shaped nest. Then they line it with grass and feathers.""That's interesting," said Mom. "I didn't realize they used mud to build their special little nest." "Special?" Cami made a face. "A mud nest doesn't sound very special to me!"Mom laughed. "I guess that's because you're not a barn swallow." She opened the screen door to the house. "Did you know someone has made a special home for you too, Cami?""What?" Cami asked in surprise. "Are we going to move?"Mom smiled and shook her head. "Jesus has prepared a very special place for you. The Bible says everyone who trusts Him as their Savior has a home with Him. He died and rose again to prepare that place for us--a special place in God's family. He is always with us, and one day, when He comes back, we'll live in a perfect world with Him forever. Isn't that a wonderful thing?"Cami nodded. "Pastor Roberts talked about that last week." She grinned. "But the new world he told us about sounds much better than a mud nest!""No doubt about that!" said Mom. "A mud nest is great for barn swallows, but the home we have with Jesus is so much better."-Sharon K. Regehr

A Special Home8b51dc84-c404-4dac-bd24-75112d635df0Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Special Home"What are you doing, Mom?" Cami asked as she walked out to the barn. Her mother stood at the open door."Watching some birds," said Mom softly. She pointed toward the rafters. Cami stood beside her mother, and together they quietly watched a bird fly into the barn with a small feather in its mouth. Another bird soon joined it, and Cami and her mom watched as the two birds flew back and forth, busily building a nest.Suddenly Cami sneezed, and the birds flew away. "Oops! Sorry, little birds. I didn't mean to scare you off," said Cami."I'm sure they'll soon be back to finish their nest," said Mom."What kind of birds are those, Mom?" Cami asked as they turned to go back to the house."They're barn swallows," Mom replied."Cool! I should have recognized them. We learned about them at school. Our book said the birds gather mud and roll it into a pellet. They carry it back to the place they've picked out and use it to build a cup-shaped nest. Then they line it with grass and feathers.""That's interesting," said Mom. "I didn't realize they used mud to build their special little nest." "Special?" Cami made a face. "A mud nest doesn't sound very special to me!"Mom laughed. "I guess that's because you're not a barn swallow." She opened the screen door to the house. "Did you know someone has made a special home for you too, Cami?""What?" Cami asked in surprise. "Are we going to move?"Mom smiled and shook her head. "Jesus has prepared a very special place for you. The Bible says everyone who trusts Him as their Savior has a home with Him. He died and rose again to prepare that place for us--a special place in God's family. He is always with us, and one day, when He comes back, we'll live in a perfect world with Him forever. Isn't that a wonderful thing?"Cami nodded. "Pastor Roberts talked about that last week." She grinned. "But the new world he told us about sounds much better than a mud nest!""No doubt about that!" said Mom. "A mud nest is great for barn swallows, but the home we have with Jesus is so much better."-Sharon K. Regehr

"What are you doing, Mom?" Cami asked as she walked out to the barn. Her mother stood at the open door."Watching some birds," said Mom softly. She pointed toward the rafters. Cami stood beside her mother, and together they quietly watched a bird fly into the barn with a small feather in its mouth. Another bird soon joined it, and Cami and her mom watched as the two birds flew back and forth, busily building a nest.Suddenly Cami sneezed, and the birds flew away. "Oops! Sorry, little birds. I didn't mean to scare you off," said Cami."I'm sure they'll soon be back to finish their nest," said Mom."What kind of birds are those, Mom?" Cami asked as they turned to go back to the house."They're barn swallows," Mom replied."Cool! I should have recognized them. We learned about them at school. Our book said the birds gather mud and roll it into a pellet. They carry it back to the place they've picked out and use it to build a cup-shaped nest. Then they line it with grass and feathers.""That's interesting," said Mom. "I didn't realize they used mud to build their special little nest." "Special?" Cami made a face. "A mud nest doesn't sound very special to me!"Mom laughed. "I guess that's because you're not a barn swallow." She opened the screen door to the house. "Did you know someone has made a special home for you too, Cami?""What?" Cami asked in surprise. "Are we going to move?"Mom smiled and shook her head. "Jesus has prepared a very special place for you. The Bible says everyone who trusts Him as their Savior has a home with Him. He died and rose again to prepare that place for us--a special place in God's family. He is always with us, and one day, when He comes back, we'll live in a perfect world with Him forever. Isn't that a wonderful thing?"Cami nodded. "Pastor Roberts talked about that last week." She grinned. "But the new world he told us about sounds much better than a mud nest!""No doubt about that!" said Mom. "A mud nest is great for barn swallows, but the home we have with Jesus is so much better."-Sharon K. Regehr

A Special Homefe088fa5-adc0-428b-b28a-ba7a52ab31ecMon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Eucharist Changes Us As the popular adage goes, “you are what you eat.” The Catechism tells us that, as food nourishes the body, so Jesus present in Holy Communion nourishes the soul. It especially highlights the Eucharist’s role in separating us from sin. Fr. Mike reminds us we must be open to change if Jesus is going to change us in the reception of Holy Communion. If—to use Fr. Mike’s analogy—Holy Communion is a “shower” of graces, we must ensure that we’re not wearing a raincoat. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1391-1395. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

As the popular adage goes, “you are what you eat.” The Catechism tells us that, as food nourishes the body, so Jesus present in Holy Communion nourishes the soul. It especially highlights the Eucharist’s role in separating us from sin. Fr. Mike reminds us we must be open to change if Jesus is going to change us in the reception of Holy Communion. If—to use Fr. Mike’s analogy—Holy Communion is a “shower” of graces, we must ensure that we’re not wearing a raincoat. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1391-1395. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 191: The Eucharist Changes Us49ee6964-5cc7-4670-ab90-845333469880Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2023) As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2023)4b3bec3b-3a77-4ea6-9599-a8171114d2ccSun, 09 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2023) As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2023)4bb93cd8-bc81-40bf-8bd0-087cc5489483Sun, 09 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2023) As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2023)9e2989c4-bed6-4867-91c7-761a60f9734fSun, 09 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2023) As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2023)f532edc0-2388-4756-8e06-e0977d12f47bSun, 09 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Receiving Holy Communion The Catechism goes over the prerequisites to receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, as well as how often the faithful can and should receive him. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand the gravity of our obligation to go to the sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving Communion. As St. Paul said, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1384-1390. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism goes over the prerequisites to receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, as well as how often the faithful can and should receive him. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand the gravity of our obligation to go to the sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving Communion. As St. Paul said, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1384-1390. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 190: Receiving Holy Communionb56fcf8b-feba-4ebd-903d-c4fa9de82573Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDrill It OutJames clenched the arms of the dentist's chair, hoping Dr. Jones was nearly finished drilling out his cavity. It was a relief when the drill's buzzing stopped and Dr. Jones checked the tooth. "Are you finished yet?" James asked anxiously."Almost. Just a little more drilling, James. We want to make sure the tooth won't continue to decay underneath the new filling." He began drilling again. "If we don't get every bit of the decay out of this tooth, it will get worse and cause problems later on." Dr. Jones hesitated. "It's a bit like that with sin, isn't it? If we notice sin in our lives and ignore it, it will also cause problems later on." "Uh-huh," James said, glad he couldn't talk while Dr. Jones was working. I'm not sure I like having my Sunday school teacher for my dentist, he thought."For example," continued Dr. Jones, "when I was younger, I used to tell a lot of little lies--white lies, they're often called. I didn't think they'd hurt anyone because they didn't seem like that big of a deal. But one day I told a white lie that got blown way out of proportion, and I had to keep telling bigger and bigger lies to cover it up. But the truth finally came out, and I got in big trouble. So now, if I ever catch myself telling a white lie, I confess it to Jesus and trust Him to help me tell the truth instead."The buzzing stopped, and Dr. Jones grinned at James. "That should take care of this tooth. And if there are any cavities of sin in your life, be sure to get them drilled out too.""By confessing them to Jesus?" James asked, feeling more relaxed now that the drilling was finished."Right," Dr. Jones said as he raised James's chair to a sitting position. "He always forgives us when we confess our wrongs to Him. He'll give you a fresh start whenever you need one." Dr. Jones handed James a mirror. "Just like the fresh start you got with that tooth today!"James looked at his tooth in the mirror and grinned. "Thanks, Dr. Jones," he said as he got up from the dentist's chair. "See you Sunday!" -Carolyn E. Yost

James clenched the arms of the dentist's chair, hoping Dr. Jones was nearly finished drilling out his cavity. It was a relief when the drill's buzzing stopped and Dr. Jones checked the tooth. "Are you finished yet?" James asked anxiously."Almost. Just a little more drilling, James. We want to make sure the tooth won't continue to decay underneath the new filling." He began drilling again. "If we don't get every bit of the decay out of this tooth, it will get worse and cause problems later on." Dr. Jones hesitated. "It's a bit like that with sin, isn't it? If we notice sin in our lives and ignore it, it will also cause problems later on." "Uh-huh," James said, glad he couldn't talk while Dr. Jones was working. I'm not sure I like having my Sunday school teacher for my dentist, he thought."For example," continued Dr. Jones, "when I was younger, I used to tell a lot of little lies--white lies, they're often called. I didn't think they'd hurt anyone because they didn't seem like that big of a deal. But one day I told a white lie that got blown way out of proportion, and I had to keep telling bigger and bigger lies to cover it up. But the truth finally came out, and I got in big trouble. So now, if I ever catch myself telling a white lie, I confess it to Jesus and trust Him to help me tell the truth instead."The buzzing stopped, and Dr. Jones grinned at James. "That should take care of this tooth. And if there are any cavities of sin in your life, be sure to get them drilled out too.""By confessing them to Jesus?" James asked, feeling more relaxed now that the drilling was finished."Right," Dr. Jones said as he raised James's chair to a sitting position. "He always forgives us when we confess our wrongs to Him. He'll give you a fresh start whenever you need one." Dr. Jones handed James a mirror. "Just like the fresh start you got with that tooth today!"James looked at his tooth in the mirror and grinned. "Thanks, Dr. Jones," he said as he got up from the dentist's chair. "See you Sunday!" -Carolyn E. Yost

Drill It Out80b567f7-77de-4a09-b8c0-665029c18ab0Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDrill It OutJames clenched the arms of the dentist's chair, hoping Dr. Jones was nearly finished drilling out his cavity. It was a relief when the drill's buzzing stopped and Dr. Jones checked the tooth. "Are you finished yet?" James asked anxiously."Almost. Just a little more drilling, James. We want to make sure the tooth won't continue to decay underneath the new filling." He began drilling again. "If we don't get every bit of the decay out of this tooth, it will get worse and cause problems later on." Dr. Jones hesitated. "It's a bit like that with sin, isn't it? If we notice sin in our lives and ignore it, it will also cause problems later on." "Uh-huh," James said, glad he couldn't talk while Dr. Jones was working. I'm not sure I like having my Sunday school teacher for my dentist, he thought."For example," continued Dr. Jones, "when I was younger, I used to tell a lot of little lies--white lies, they're often called. I didn't think they'd hurt anyone because they didn't seem like that big of a deal. But one day I told a white lie that got blown way out of proportion, and I had to keep telling bigger and bigger lies to cover it up. But the truth finally came out, and I got in big trouble. So now, if I ever catch myself telling a white lie, I confess it to Jesus and trust Him to help me tell the truth instead."The buzzing stopped, and Dr. Jones grinned at James. "That should take care of this tooth. And if there are any cavities of sin in your life, be sure to get them drilled out too.""By confessing them to Jesus?" James asked, feeling more relaxed now that the drilling was finished."Right," Dr. Jones said as he raised James's chair to a sitting position. "He always forgives us when we confess our wrongs to Him. He'll give you a fresh start whenever you need one." Dr. Jones handed James a mirror. "Just like the fresh start you got with that tooth today!"James looked at his tooth in the mirror and grinned. "Thanks, Dr. Jones," he said as he got up from the dentist's chair. "See you Sunday!" -Carolyn E. Yost

James clenched the arms of the dentist's chair, hoping Dr. Jones was nearly finished drilling out his cavity. It was a relief when the drill's buzzing stopped and Dr. Jones checked the tooth. "Are you finished yet?" James asked anxiously."Almost. Just a little more drilling, James. We want to make sure the tooth won't continue to decay underneath the new filling." He began drilling again. "If we don't get every bit of the decay out of this tooth, it will get worse and cause problems later on." Dr. Jones hesitated. "It's a bit like that with sin, isn't it? If we notice sin in our lives and ignore it, it will also cause problems later on." "Uh-huh," James said, glad he couldn't talk while Dr. Jones was working. I'm not sure I like having my Sunday school teacher for my dentist, he thought."For example," continued Dr. Jones, "when I was younger, I used to tell a lot of little lies--white lies, they're often called. I didn't think they'd hurt anyone because they didn't seem like that big of a deal. But one day I told a white lie that got blown way out of proportion, and I had to keep telling bigger and bigger lies to cover it up. But the truth finally came out, and I got in big trouble. So now, if I ever catch myself telling a white lie, I confess it to Jesus and trust Him to help me tell the truth instead."The buzzing stopped, and Dr. Jones grinned at James. "That should take care of this tooth. And if there are any cavities of sin in your life, be sure to get them drilled out too.""By confessing them to Jesus?" James asked, feeling more relaxed now that the drilling was finished."Right," Dr. Jones said as he raised James's chair to a sitting position. "He always forgives us when we confess our wrongs to Him. He'll give you a fresh start whenever you need one." Dr. Jones handed James a mirror. "Just like the fresh start you got with that tooth today!"James looked at his tooth in the mirror and grinned. "Thanks, Dr. Jones," he said as he got up from the dentist's chair. "See you Sunday!" -Carolyn E. Yost

Drill It Out4c0fe923-cf2b-4354-baf5-a5c6df0ca95fSun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Receiving Holy Communion The Catechism goes over the prerequisites to receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, as well as how often the faithful can and should receive him. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand the gravity of our obligation to go to the sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving Communion. As St. Paul said, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1384-1390. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism goes over the prerequisites to receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, as well as how often the faithful can and should receive him. Fr. Mike ensures that we understand the gravity of our obligation to go to the sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving Communion. As St. Paul said, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1384-1390. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 190: Receiving Holy Communion76288b32-1a74-4a25-860d-dda223baa8a0Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7/9/23 Hurry and Worry Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time "Hurry is the greatest threat to the spiritual life and the way of Jesus." We constantly experience the temptation to "max out" our lives by racing from event to event, task to task. The goal of life is union with God and anything that takes us away from this goal is a major threat to this goal...including hurry.Mass Readings from July 9, 2023:Zechariah 9:9-10Psalm 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14Romans 8:9, 11-13 Matthew 11:25-30

Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time "Hurry is the greatest threat to the spiritual life and the way of Jesus." We constantly experience the temptation to "max out" our lives by racing from event to event, task to task. The goal of life is union with God and anything that takes us away from this goal is a major threat to this goal...including hurry.Mass Readings from July 9, 2023:Zechariah 9:9-10Psalm 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14Romans 8:9, 11-13 Matthew 11:25-30

full7/9/23 Hurry and Worryb343bc7a-0ec3-4003-8557-e5ca34388b34Sat, 08 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7/9/23 Hurry and Worry Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time "Hurry is the greatest threat to the spiritual life and the way of Jesus." We constantly experience the temptation to "max out" our lives by racing from event to event, task to task. The goal of life is union with God and anything that takes us away from this goal is a major threat to this goal...including hurry.Mass Readings from July 9, 2023:Zechariah 9:9-10Psalm 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14Romans 8:9, 11-13 Matthew 11:25-30

Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time "Hurry is the greatest threat to the spiritual life and the way of Jesus." We constantly experience the temptation to "max out" our lives by racing from event to event, task to task. The goal of life is union with God and anything that takes us away from this goal is a major threat to this goal...including hurry.Mass Readings from July 9, 2023:Zechariah 9:9-10Psalm 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14Romans 8:9, 11-13 Matthew 11:25-30

full7/9/23 Hurry and Worry297efb85-2c1c-47af-98b4-27b840916e12Sat, 08 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7/9/23 Hurry and Worry Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time "Hurry is the greatest threat to the spiritual life and the way of Jesus." We constantly experience the temptation to "max out" our lives by racing from event to event, task to task. The goal of life is union with God and anything that takes us away from this goal is a major threat to this goal...including hurry.Mass Readings from July 9, 2023:Zechariah 9:9-10Psalm 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14Romans 8:9, 11-13 Matthew 11:25-30

Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time "Hurry is the greatest threat to the spiritual life and the way of Jesus." We constantly experience the temptation to "max out" our lives by racing from event to event, task to task. The goal of life is union with God and anything that takes us away from this goal is a major threat to this goal...including hurry.Mass Readings from July 9, 2023:Zechariah 9:9-10Psalm 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14Romans 8:9, 11-13 Matthew 11:25-30

full7/9/23 Hurry and Worryb02e2f93-5bec-43a3-88cd-0590168ac62bSat, 08 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Follow the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 189: Follow the Lord (2023)edb0123b-cd5d-400f-ade8-80a6807a1625Sat, 08 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Follow the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 189: Follow the Lord (2023)a3e9b9ba-ca5e-42de-ba51-04f017f5f553Sat, 08 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Follow the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 189: Follow the Lord (2023)65ea7c8a-bba7-4b47-9392-1a7d19b8bd31Sat, 08 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Follow the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 189: Follow the Lord (2023)f89dca2d-eb48-4a97-b604-4f4893839ca5Sat, 08 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Worship of the Eucharist We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist, specifically how we worship the Eucharist. Fr. Mike examines how we, as Catholics, worship the true and real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. He emphasizes how incredibly important the worship of Christ in the Eucharist is, specifically in Adoration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1378-1383. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist, specifically how we worship the Eucharist. Fr. Mike examines how we, as Catholics, worship the true and real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. He emphasizes how incredibly important the worship of Christ in the Eucharist is, specifically in Adoration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1378-1383. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 189: Worship of the Eucharist399a252d-4cf0-4db8-aa2a-367bb1edba64Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBurning Bushes"We had a Bible story about Moses in my class at church today," Autumn told her family at dinner. "We learned that God talked to Moses from a burning bush. Our teacher says God still speaks to people."Wesley jabbed his fork into a potato. "Maybe, but not through anything as interesting as a burning bush." He grinned. "I'd like to see one of those--and I don't mean the kind that has red leaves in the fall. I mean one that's really on fire!""Yeah!" said Autumn. "Imagine one of Mom's best bushes on fire and God speaking to us out of it!"Mom laughed. "Make it a bush way at the back of the yard, will you? We don't want to burn the house down!""You know, it doesn't require a real burning bush for God to speak to us," said Dad. "That bush was just what got Moses's attention. It was when he stopped what he was doing to check it out that God spoke to him. Today God speaks to us through His Word, the Bible, and He often uses a different kind of burning bush to get our attention. The situations we face in life can help us turn our attention toward Him so we can listen to what He has to say.""Like when Grandma died when I was little?" asked Wesley. "I had never really thought about death before, and it scared me. But then the pastor at Grandma's funeral talked about Jesus and how we don't have to be afraid of death because He died and rose again to save us from it, so I decided to trust Him as my Savior!" Dad smiled and nodded. "The situations God allows in our lives to get our attention can often be difficult ones," he said. "God can use them to help us see how much we need Him." "He uses people to do that too--like the pastor at Grandma's funeral," said Mom. "He got Wesley's attention by sharing the message of God's love when he needed to hear it.""Right," said Dad. "And when Wesley trusted in Jesus, He received the Holy Spirit, who lives in us and gives us wisdom and understanding as we read and listen to God's Word."Autumn grinned. "That's even better than a real burning bush!" -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"We had a Bible story about Moses in my class at church today," Autumn told her family at dinner. "We learned that God talked to Moses from a burning bush. Our teacher says God still speaks to people."Wesley jabbed his fork into a potato. "Maybe, but not through anything as interesting as a burning bush." He grinned. "I'd like to see one of those--and I don't mean the kind that has red leaves in the fall. I mean one that's really on fire!""Yeah!" said Autumn. "Imagine one of Mom's best bushes on fire and God speaking to us out of it!"Mom laughed. "Make it a bush way at the back of the yard, will you? We don't want to burn the house down!""You know, it doesn't require a real burning bush for God to speak to us," said Dad. "That bush was just what got Moses's attention. It was when he stopped what he was doing to check it out that God spoke to him. Today God speaks to us through His Word, the Bible, and He often uses a different kind of burning bush to get our attention. The situations we face in life can help us turn our attention toward Him so we can listen to what He has to say.""Like when Grandma died when I was little?" asked Wesley. "I had never really thought about death before, and it scared me. But then the pastor at Grandma's funeral talked about Jesus and how we don't have to be afraid of death because He died and rose again to save us from it, so I decided to trust Him as my Savior!" Dad smiled and nodded. "The situations God allows in our lives to get our attention can often be difficult ones," he said. "God can use them to help us see how much we need Him." "He uses people to do that too--like the pastor at Grandma's funeral," said Mom. "He got Wesley's attention by sharing the message of God's love when he needed to hear it.""Right," said Dad. "And when Wesley trusted in Jesus, He received the Holy Spirit, who lives in us and gives us wisdom and understanding as we read and listen to God's Word."Autumn grinned. "That's even better than a real burning bush!" -Tanya Ferdinandusz

Burning Bushes80a199f0-7e5a-4976-9ec9-0624c8294592Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBurning Bushes"We had a Bible story about Moses in my class at church today," Autumn told her family at dinner. "We learned that God talked to Moses from a burning bush. Our teacher says God still speaks to people."Wesley jabbed his fork into a potato. "Maybe, but not through anything as interesting as a burning bush." He grinned. "I'd like to see one of those--and I don't mean the kind that has red leaves in the fall. I mean one that's really on fire!""Yeah!" said Autumn. "Imagine one of Mom's best bushes on fire and God speaking to us out of it!"Mom laughed. "Make it a bush way at the back of the yard, will you? We don't want to burn the house down!""You know, it doesn't require a real burning bush for God to speak to us," said Dad. "That bush was just what got Moses's attention. It was when he stopped what he was doing to check it out that God spoke to him. Today God speaks to us through His Word, the Bible, and He often uses a different kind of burning bush to get our attention. The situations we face in life can help us turn our attention toward Him so we can listen to what He has to say.""Like when Grandma died when I was little?" asked Wesley. "I had never really thought about death before, and it scared me. But then the pastor at Grandma's funeral talked about Jesus and how we don't have to be afraid of death because He died and rose again to save us from it, so I decided to trust Him as my Savior!" Dad smiled and nodded. "The situations God allows in our lives to get our attention can often be difficult ones," he said. "God can use them to help us see how much we need Him." "He uses people to do that too--like the pastor at Grandma's funeral," said Mom. "He got Wesley's attention by sharing the message of God's love when he needed to hear it.""Right," said Dad. "And when Wesley trusted in Jesus, He received the Holy Spirit, who lives in us and gives us wisdom and understanding as we read and listen to God's Word."Autumn grinned. "That's even better than a real burning bush!" -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"We had a Bible story about Moses in my class at church today," Autumn told her family at dinner. "We learned that God talked to Moses from a burning bush. Our teacher says God still speaks to people."Wesley jabbed his fork into a potato. "Maybe, but not through anything as interesting as a burning bush." He grinned. "I'd like to see one of those--and I don't mean the kind that has red leaves in the fall. I mean one that's really on fire!""Yeah!" said Autumn. "Imagine one of Mom's best bushes on fire and God speaking to us out of it!"Mom laughed. "Make it a bush way at the back of the yard, will you? We don't want to burn the house down!""You know, it doesn't require a real burning bush for God to speak to us," said Dad. "That bush was just what got Moses's attention. It was when he stopped what he was doing to check it out that God spoke to him. Today God speaks to us through His Word, the Bible, and He often uses a different kind of burning bush to get our attention. The situations we face in life can help us turn our attention toward Him so we can listen to what He has to say.""Like when Grandma died when I was little?" asked Wesley. "I had never really thought about death before, and it scared me. But then the pastor at Grandma's funeral talked about Jesus and how we don't have to be afraid of death because He died and rose again to save us from it, so I decided to trust Him as my Savior!" Dad smiled and nodded. "The situations God allows in our lives to get our attention can often be difficult ones," he said. "God can use them to help us see how much we need Him." "He uses people to do that too--like the pastor at Grandma's funeral," said Mom. "He got Wesley's attention by sharing the message of God's love when he needed to hear it.""Right," said Dad. "And when Wesley trusted in Jesus, He received the Holy Spirit, who lives in us and gives us wisdom and understanding as we read and listen to God's Word."Autumn grinned. "That's even better than a real burning bush!" -Tanya Ferdinandusz

Burning Bushesb1b79c71-bde4-4c76-a452-7a91967a1887Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Worship of the Eucharist We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist, specifically how we worship the Eucharist. Fr. Mike examines how we, as Catholics, worship the true and real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. He emphasizes how incredibly important the worship of Christ in the Eucharist is, specifically in Adoration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1378-1383. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist, specifically how we worship the Eucharist. Fr. Mike examines how we, as Catholics, worship the true and real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. He emphasizes how incredibly important the worship of Christ in the Eucharist is, specifically in Adoration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1378-1383. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 189: Worship of the Eucharist4684dd77-647a-42d0-a66f-96f509ae5ffbSat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWar of the Mind | Girls Gone BibleTW mental illness, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders Mental health + Jesus.  We're covering a really heavy topic today. We want to have an open and vulnerable conversation on the darker parts of mental health issues to remind you that there is no shame in anything you might be feeling. Our minds are delicate. We all struggle. But we are MORE THAN CONQUERERS through Him who loved us. (Romans 8:37) We love you. Your mind belongs to Jesus. -Ang &amp; Ari  if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

TW mental illness, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders Mental health + Jesus.  We're covering a really heavy topic today. We want to have an open and vulnerable conversation on the darker parts of mental health issues to remind you that there is no shame in anything you might be feeling. Our minds are delicate. We all struggle. But we are MORE THAN CONQUERERS through Him who loved us. (Romans 8:37) We love you. Your mind belongs to Jesus. -Ang &amp; Ari  if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

fullWar of the Mind | Girls Gone Bible1fb776f4-7eb1-4ea4-a911-76238d72e873Fri, 07 Jul 2023 07:34:53 +00003095https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 117 - The Unexpected Power Of Seduction: Robert GreeneIn this moment, the bestselling author Robert Greene discusses how seduction is a high form of power that can make people do what you want without them realising it. Seduction does this by using pleasure and excitement to reduce people’s resistance to your ideas. Robert also breaks down the qualities of a great seducer, including being outer directed towards other people, a great listener and giving someone attention and a feeling of recognition. Finally, Robert explains why vulnerability is seductive and insecurity is not. While insecurity is self-absorbed, vulnerability is an openness to another person and the world. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/q8xLZecpdBb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Robert: https://twitter.com/RobertGreene?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the bestselling author Robert Greene discusses how seduction is a high form of power that can make people do what you want without them realising it. Seduction does this by using pleasure and excitement to reduce people’s resistance to your ideas. Robert also breaks down the qualities of a great seducer, including being outer directed towards other people, a great listener and giving someone attention and a feeling of recognition. Finally, Robert explains why vulnerability is seductive and insecurity is not. While insecurity is self-absorbed, vulnerability is an openness to another person and the world. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/q8xLZecpdBb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Robert: https://twitter.com/RobertGreene?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 117 - The Unexpected Power Of Seduction: Robert Greene90c9b11e-966d-4bda-b59d-1c43f7626ccfFri, 07 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000685https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: The Book of the Law (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 188: The Book of the Law (2023)e09761a7-4dd0-4016-aa4b-a2e1eed3cef6Fri, 07 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: The Book of the Law (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 188: The Book of the Law (2023)7f850fd9-eb23-457a-a165-9f6a09cd0237Fri, 07 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: The Book of the Law (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 188: The Book of the Law (2023)372053f1-9019-4d39-9370-09cde5a8d7eaFri, 07 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: The Book of the Law (2023) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 188: The Book of the Law (2023)7b15b54c-fe67-4df7-8d68-e54ee4a16307Fri, 07 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: Christ’s Presence in the Eucharist Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the reality of Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist. Fr. Mike unpacks what actually happens during the celebration of the sacrifice of the Eucharist, specifically, transubstantiation. He explains that during the Consecration, the whole substance of bread and wine becomes the whole substance of the Body and Blood of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1373-1377. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the reality of Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist. Fr. Mike unpacks what actually happens during the celebration of the sacrifice of the Eucharist, specifically, transubstantiation. He explains that during the Consecration, the whole substance of bread and wine becomes the whole substance of the Body and Blood of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1373-1377. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 188: Christ’s Presence in the Eucharist391c5fac-ceff-4800-ab37-da9742ec1d34Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFeeding PigsGrant didn't mind helping out on his uncle's farm. Some parts of the job were even fun. But there were a few things his uncle asked him to do that Grant could do without--like taking care of the pigs."They're just so messy," Grant said after helping his uncle feed the pigs.Uncle Ron laughed. "They are messy," he agreed. "You know what they always make me think about?""Not me, I hope!" Grant made a face. "I'm not that stinky and messy."Uncle Ron laughed again and led him toward the house. "No, not you. They make me think about the parable of the prodigal son in the Bible. Do you remember it?""Sort of," Grant said.They went inside and washed up, and then his uncle grabbed his Bible from the shelf in the living room. "Jesus told a story about a young man who wanted to get away from home. He asked his dad for his inheritance--the money he would get when his dad passed away--and he took it and left."Grant sat down and nodded. "He did some bad things with the money and ended up poor really quickly, right?""He did," Uncle Ron said. "But do you remember what happened to make him realize that he could go back to his father and ask for forgiveness?"Grant shook his head."He was taking care of pigs." Uncle Ron smiled. "He was hungry enough to eat what he was feeding them. Then he realized that his father's servants had a better life than him and decided to ask his dad if he could be like one of them."Uncle Ron opened the Bible and pointed out the story. "But when he returned home to ask his dad to let him come back as a servant, his father ran out and hugged him, and he forgave him and took him back as a son. Just like God forgives us when we make mistakes and loves us as His sons and daughters.""I'm never going to look at the pigs the same way again," Grant said."You're going to enjoy feeding them now?" Uncle Ron asked.Grant wrinkled his nose. "Well, they still stink," he said. "But it might not be quite so bad." -Bethany Acker

Grant didn't mind helping out on his uncle's farm. Some parts of the job were even fun. But there were a few things his uncle asked him to do that Grant could do without--like taking care of the pigs."They're just so messy," Grant said after helping his uncle feed the pigs.Uncle Ron laughed. "They are messy," he agreed. "You know what they always make me think about?""Not me, I hope!" Grant made a face. "I'm not that stinky and messy."Uncle Ron laughed again and led him toward the house. "No, not you. They make me think about the parable of the prodigal son in the Bible. Do you remember it?""Sort of," Grant said.They went inside and washed up, and then his uncle grabbed his Bible from the shelf in the living room. "Jesus told a story about a young man who wanted to get away from home. He asked his dad for his inheritance--the money he would get when his dad passed away--and he took it and left."Grant sat down and nodded. "He did some bad things with the money and ended up poor really quickly, right?""He did," Uncle Ron said. "But do you remember what happened to make him realize that he could go back to his father and ask for forgiveness?"Grant shook his head."He was taking care of pigs." Uncle Ron smiled. "He was hungry enough to eat what he was feeding them. Then he realized that his father's servants had a better life than him and decided to ask his dad if he could be like one of them."Uncle Ron opened the Bible and pointed out the story. "But when he returned home to ask his dad to let him come back as a servant, his father ran out and hugged him, and he forgave him and took him back as a son. Just like God forgives us when we make mistakes and loves us as His sons and daughters.""I'm never going to look at the pigs the same way again," Grant said."You're going to enjoy feeding them now?" Uncle Ron asked.Grant wrinkled his nose. "Well, they still stink," he said. "But it might not be quite so bad." -Bethany Acker

Feeding Pigs9af05d62-cf9c-4e87-9494-323412948589Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFeeding PigsGrant didn't mind helping out on his uncle's farm. Some parts of the job were even fun. But there were a few things his uncle asked him to do that Grant could do without--like taking care of the pigs."They're just so messy," Grant said after helping his uncle feed the pigs.Uncle Ron laughed. "They are messy," he agreed. "You know what they always make me think about?""Not me, I hope!" Grant made a face. "I'm not that stinky and messy."Uncle Ron laughed again and led him toward the house. "No, not you. They make me think about the parable of the prodigal son in the Bible. Do you remember it?""Sort of," Grant said.They went inside and washed up, and then his uncle grabbed his Bible from the shelf in the living room. "Jesus told a story about a young man who wanted to get away from home. He asked his dad for his inheritance--the money he would get when his dad passed away--and he took it and left."Grant sat down and nodded. "He did some bad things with the money and ended up poor really quickly, right?""He did," Uncle Ron said. "But do you remember what happened to make him realize that he could go back to his father and ask for forgiveness?"Grant shook his head."He was taking care of pigs." Uncle Ron smiled. "He was hungry enough to eat what he was feeding them. Then he realized that his father's servants had a better life than him and decided to ask his dad if he could be like one of them."Uncle Ron opened the Bible and pointed out the story. "But when he returned home to ask his dad to let him come back as a servant, his father ran out and hugged him, and he forgave him and took him back as a son. Just like God forgives us when we make mistakes and loves us as His sons and daughters.""I'm never going to look at the pigs the same way again," Grant said."You're going to enjoy feeding them now?" Uncle Ron asked.Grant wrinkled his nose. "Well, they still stink," he said. "But it might not be quite so bad." -Bethany Acker

Grant didn't mind helping out on his uncle's farm. Some parts of the job were even fun. But there were a few things his uncle asked him to do that Grant could do without--like taking care of the pigs."They're just so messy," Grant said after helping his uncle feed the pigs.Uncle Ron laughed. "They are messy," he agreed. "You know what they always make me think about?""Not me, I hope!" Grant made a face. "I'm not that stinky and messy."Uncle Ron laughed again and led him toward the house. "No, not you. They make me think about the parable of the prodigal son in the Bible. Do you remember it?""Sort of," Grant said.They went inside and washed up, and then his uncle grabbed his Bible from the shelf in the living room. "Jesus told a story about a young man who wanted to get away from home. He asked his dad for his inheritance--the money he would get when his dad passed away--and he took it and left."Grant sat down and nodded. "He did some bad things with the money and ended up poor really quickly, right?""He did," Uncle Ron said. "But do you remember what happened to make him realize that he could go back to his father and ask for forgiveness?"Grant shook his head."He was taking care of pigs." Uncle Ron smiled. "He was hungry enough to eat what he was feeding them. Then he realized that his father's servants had a better life than him and decided to ask his dad if he could be like one of them."Uncle Ron opened the Bible and pointed out the story. "But when he returned home to ask his dad to let him come back as a servant, his father ran out and hugged him, and he forgave him and took him back as a son. Just like God forgives us when we make mistakes and loves us as His sons and daughters.""I'm never going to look at the pigs the same way again," Grant said."You're going to enjoy feeding them now?" Uncle Ron asked.Grant wrinkled his nose. "Well, they still stink," he said. "But it might not be quite so bad." -Bethany Acker

Feeding Pigs066cb7ce-e366-4a43-b5f8-f359ee969e68Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: Christ’s Presence in the Eucharist Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the reality of Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist. Fr. Mike unpacks what actually happens during the celebration of the sacrifice of the Eucharist, specifically, transubstantiation. He explains that during the Consecration, the whole substance of bread and wine becomes the whole substance of the Body and Blood of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1373-1377. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the reality of Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist. Fr. Mike unpacks what actually happens during the celebration of the sacrifice of the Eucharist, specifically, transubstantiation. He explains that during the Consecration, the whole substance of bread and wine becomes the whole substance of the Body and Blood of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1373-1377. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 188: Christ’s Presence in the Eucharistc304cdc7-4b88-4a61-b059-b714b93d9a85Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy You're Telling Little Lies and How to Stop You probably don&#39;t outright lie on a regular basis. But, do you exaggerate? Do you give half truths sometimes, or leave things unclear on purpose? Do you hide some facts in order to smooth things over? Today, Fr. Mike shows us the very-human reasons we all struggle with these &quot;white lies&quot;, and how to tell the &quot;full&quot; truth more often. &quot;Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.&quot; —Jesus in Matthew 5:37Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You probably don&#39;t outright lie on a regular basis. But, do you exaggerate? Do you give half truths sometimes, or leave things unclear on purpose? Do you hide some facts in order to smooth things over? Today, Fr. Mike shows us the very-human reasons we all struggle with these &quot;white lies&quot;, and how to tell the &quot;full&quot; truth more often. &quot;Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.&quot; —Jesus in Matthew 5:37Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy You're Telling Little Lies and How to Stop3aeb3d59-8c1d-4242-b3cf-30c351a80e1fThu, 06 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy You're Telling Little Lies and How to Stop You probably don&#39;t outright lie on a regular basis. But, do you exaggerate? Do you give half truths sometimes, or leave things unclear on purpose? Do you hide some facts in order to smooth things over? Today, Fr. Mike shows us the very-human reasons we all struggle with these &quot;white lies&quot;, and how to tell the &quot;full&quot; truth more often. &quot;Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.&quot; —Jesus in Matthew 5:37Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You probably don&#39;t outright lie on a regular basis. But, do you exaggerate? Do you give half truths sometimes, or leave things unclear on purpose? Do you hide some facts in order to smooth things over? Today, Fr. Mike shows us the very-human reasons we all struggle with these &quot;white lies&quot;, and how to tell the &quot;full&quot; truth more often. &quot;Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.&quot; —Jesus in Matthew 5:37Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy You're Telling Little Lies and How to Stopc7d90b18-03fd-4cf9-9e57-fbe46a960001Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOvercoming Fear and Confusion with Grit (w/ Dr. Andrew Swafford)In life we all face hardships, fear of the unknown, and the temptation to choose a lesser good depending on the circumstances. Sam and John are joined by Dr. Andrew Swafford to discuss how to handle these situations and how to do so with an unwavering sense of purpose. Dr. Swafford explains how by seeing your life as a Gift and having the right amount of Grit, you can handle these difficulties with peace and even joy. This is a truly enjoyable conversation. Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships - ascensionpress.com/GiftandGrit Twitter - @andrew_swafford 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible sessions to help you strategically become a better man - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Dr. Andrew Swafford is a Professor of Theology at Benedictine College in Atchison, KS. Together with Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, he is co-author of What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith and co-host of Ascension’s video series under the same title, filmed at 30 holy sites in Rome. Dr. Swafford is the general editor of, and a contributor to, Ascension’s best-selling Great Adventure Catholic Bible. He and his wife, Sarah, recently wrote Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships. Among Dr. Swafford’s other publications are Ascension’s Bible studies on Romans and Hebrews as well as various books on Pope John Paul II and the moral and spiritual life. He holds a doctorate in Sacred Theology from the University of St. Mary of the Lake and a master’s degree in Old Testament and Semitic Languages from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Dr. Swafford is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the Academy of Catholic Theology, and is a featured fellow at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Dr. Swafford is an avid student of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and lives with his wife Sarah and their six children in Atchison, KS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In life we all face hardships, fear of the unknown, and the temptation to choose a lesser good depending on the circumstances. Sam and John are joined by Dr. Andrew Swafford to discuss how to handle these situations and how to do so with an unwavering sense of purpose. Dr. Swafford explains how by seeing your life as a Gift and having the right amount of Grit, you can handle these difficulties with peace and even joy. This is a truly enjoyable conversation. Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships - ascensionpress.com/GiftandGrit Twitter - @andrew_swafford 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible sessions to help you strategically become a better man - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Dr. Andrew Swafford is a Professor of Theology at Benedictine College in Atchison, KS. Together with Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, he is co-author of What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith and co-host of Ascension’s video series under the same title, filmed at 30 holy sites in Rome. Dr. Swafford is the general editor of, and a contributor to, Ascension’s best-selling Great Adventure Catholic Bible. He and his wife, Sarah, recently wrote Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships. Among Dr. Swafford’s other publications are Ascension’s Bible studies on Romans and Hebrews as well as various books on Pope John Paul II and the moral and spiritual life. He holds a doctorate in Sacred Theology from the University of St. Mary of the Lake and a master’s degree in Old Testament and Semitic Languages from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Dr. Swafford is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the Academy of Catholic Theology, and is a featured fellow at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Dr. Swafford is an avid student of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and lives with his wife Sarah and their six children in Atchison, KS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullOvercoming Fear and Confusion with Grit (w/ Dr. Andrew Swafford)bf1f9c41-a416-4003-8865-143793b9ce4eThu, 06 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +00003474https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJACKASS Star Steve-O: A SHOCKING Story Of Unaddressed Childhood Trauma, 3-Day Drug Binges, Mocking Death & Craving Attention! (HOW TO TURN YOUR LIFE AROUND). In this new episode Steven sits down with Stephen Glover, better known as the star of Jackass, Steve-O. After graduating from Clown College in 1997, and recording various death defying stunts on camera, Stephen became Steve-O, a member of the MTV series ‘Jackass’ in 1999. Since then, Jackass has become a cultural phenomenon with 3 TV series and 4 number one box office smash hit films. After battling addiction and becoming sober in 2008, Stephen has diversified his career, starting stand up comedy in 2013, creating the ‘Wild Ride! with Steve-O’ podcast in 2020, and writing 2 best selling memoirs. In this conversation Stephen and Steven discuss topics, such as: Stephen’s ‘insane’ childhood His mother’s alcoholism and later illness Why he thought he would be dead before the age of 25 His anger at the idea of death Feeling guilty for being successful Becoming sober and escaping addiction How heartbreak led Stephen to find stunts His constant need for attention and how it has driven his life Why Stephen feels as if he is defective You can purchase tickets to Stephen’s ‘Bucket List Tour’, which we be in the UK until 14th July 2023, here: https://bit.ly/3PCTIH8 Follow Stephen: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CXQyWQ Twitter: https://bit.ly/44hbN1R YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pIyRHH Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with Stephen Glover, better known as the star of Jackass, Steve-O. After graduating from Clown College in 1997, and recording various death defying stunts on camera, Stephen became Steve-O, a member of the MTV series ‘Jackass’ in 1999. Since then, Jackass has become a cultural phenomenon with 3 TV series and 4 number one box office smash hit films. After battling addiction and becoming sober in 2008, Stephen has diversified his career, starting stand up comedy in 2013, creating the ‘Wild Ride! with Steve-O’ podcast in 2020, and writing 2 best selling memoirs. In this conversation Stephen and Steven discuss topics, such as: Stephen’s ‘insane’ childhood His mother’s alcoholism and later illness Why he thought he would be dead before the age of 25 His anger at the idea of death Feeling guilty for being successful Becoming sober and escaping addiction How heartbreak led Stephen to find stunts His constant need for attention and how it has driven his life Why Stephen feels as if he is defective You can purchase tickets to Stephen’s ‘Bucket List Tour’, which we be in the UK until 14th July 2023, here: https://bit.ly/3PCTIH8 Follow Stephen: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CXQyWQ Twitter: https://bit.ly/44hbN1R YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pIyRHH Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJACKASS Star Steve-O: A SHOCKING Story Of Unaddressed Childhood Trauma, 3-Day Drug Binges, Mocking Death & Craving Attention! (HOW TO TURN YOUR LIFE AROUND). e1e65534-78a3-4879-931e-2b592b0f3f39Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +00005927https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: Praying for Time (2023) Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 187: Praying for Time (2023)b82b22a1-2b29-4f02-a3af-72b8e8f1a183Thu, 06 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: Praying for Time (2023) Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 187: Praying for Time (2023)8fd7554c-f5fc-4aa3-8129-98984e1d97e0Thu, 06 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: Praying for Time (2023) Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 187: Praying for Time (2023)afbad50f-b91a-4ec0-825a-a41518d41107Thu, 06 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: Praying for Time (2023) Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 187: Praying for Time (2023)059cc416-d8e0-4f6b-9100-f9a7408cb547Thu, 06 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: The Church’s Sacrificial Unity Together, we continue our exploration of the sacrificial memorial of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike reiterates that the whole Church, both visible and invisible, is united in the Sacrifice of the Eucharist. He also further unpacks the importance of a quote from St. Ignatius of Antioch, which states that the offering of the sacrifice of the Eucharist must be united with the apostolic succession of our Pope and bishop. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1369-1372. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, we continue our exploration of the sacrificial memorial of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike reiterates that the whole Church, both visible and invisible, is united in the Sacrifice of the Eucharist. He also further unpacks the importance of a quote from St. Ignatius of Antioch, which states that the offering of the sacrifice of the Eucharist must be united with the apostolic succession of our Pope and bishop. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1369-1372. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 187: The Church’s Sacrificial Unityd442e009-9457-4fc7-a2eb-3feb973af3a3Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS’mores Prayer"I love chocolate!" Marylynn exclaimed as she watched her aunt put a piece of chocolate on top of a graham cracker.Aunt Kari smiled. "I love chocolate too. Why don't you set your roasted marshmallow on top of this chocolate and I'll use the other graham cracker to take it off your stick."Marylynn did as instructed, then set down her stick to take the plate her aunt gave her. "Yummy!""One moment, before we have our s'mores, let's pray and thank God for this delicious treat," Aunt Kari said.Marylynn frowned. "I don't know how to pray.""Well, praying is simple. You can talk to God just like you would a friend or like you would talk to me." Aunt Kari smiled at Marylynn's still-confused expression. "Let me teach you. We can use the s'more to remember one way to pray."Aunt Kari picked up a graham cracker. "The first cracker is the greeting. You can start prayer by saying something like 'Dear God.'" She picked up a square of chocolate and set it on top of the graham cracker. "The second part is thanks for all God's sweet blessings--we can remember this because chocolate is sweet. You can thank God for the s'mores we're about to eat, and I can thank Him that I got to have you come visit tonight. Anything you're thankful for.""Like my dog?" Marylynn asked. Aunt Kari smiled. "Exactly like your dog." She picked up a marshmallow. "The next part of prayer is the sticky stuff, or the help we need. We can remember that part because marshmallows are sticky, especially on a s'more. You can ask God for help in anything, like if you had a test you were worried about. You can ask Him to keep you safe on your way home tonight.""What about the other graham cracker?" Marylynn asked."That is the end of your prayer--saying amen. Amen means 'So be it.' It shows we know God is faithful and listens when we pray.""So be it," Marylynn repeated.Aunt Kari nodded. "God loves us so much, and He wants to have a relationship with us--that's why He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us from sin. Because of Jesus, we can talk to God anytime."Marylynn smiled. "Okay, I'll pray now. Dear God..." -Kimberly Brokish

"I love chocolate!" Marylynn exclaimed as she watched her aunt put a piece of chocolate on top of a graham cracker.Aunt Kari smiled. "I love chocolate too. Why don't you set your roasted marshmallow on top of this chocolate and I'll use the other graham cracker to take it off your stick."Marylynn did as instructed, then set down her stick to take the plate her aunt gave her. "Yummy!""One moment, before we have our s'mores, let's pray and thank God for this delicious treat," Aunt Kari said.Marylynn frowned. "I don't know how to pray.""Well, praying is simple. You can talk to God just like you would a friend or like you would talk to me." Aunt Kari smiled at Marylynn's still-confused expression. "Let me teach you. We can use the s'more to remember one way to pray."Aunt Kari picked up a graham cracker. "The first cracker is the greeting. You can start prayer by saying something like 'Dear God.'" She picked up a square of chocolate and set it on top of the graham cracker. "The second part is thanks for all God's sweet blessings--we can remember this because chocolate is sweet. You can thank God for the s'mores we're about to eat, and I can thank Him that I got to have you come visit tonight. Anything you're thankful for.""Like my dog?" Marylynn asked. Aunt Kari smiled. "Exactly like your dog." She picked up a marshmallow. "The next part of prayer is the sticky stuff, or the help we need. We can remember that part because marshmallows are sticky, especially on a s'more. You can ask God for help in anything, like if you had a test you were worried about. You can ask Him to keep you safe on your way home tonight.""What about the other graham cracker?" Marylynn asked."That is the end of your prayer--saying amen. Amen means 'So be it.' It shows we know God is faithful and listens when we pray.""So be it," Marylynn repeated.Aunt Kari nodded. "God loves us so much, and He wants to have a relationship with us--that's why He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us from sin. Because of Jesus, we can talk to God anytime."Marylynn smiled. "Okay, I'll pray now. Dear God..." -Kimberly Brokish

S’mores Prayer2893ae95-98c6-440e-90f4-65652cd8bd05Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsS’mores Prayer"I love chocolate!" Marylynn exclaimed as she watched her aunt put a piece of chocolate on top of a graham cracker.Aunt Kari smiled. "I love chocolate too. Why don't you set your roasted marshmallow on top of this chocolate and I'll use the other graham cracker to take it off your stick."Marylynn did as instructed, then set down her stick to take the plate her aunt gave her. "Yummy!""One moment, before we have our s'mores, let's pray and thank God for this delicious treat," Aunt Kari said.Marylynn frowned. "I don't know how to pray.""Well, praying is simple. You can talk to God just like you would a friend or like you would talk to me." Aunt Kari smiled at Marylynn's still-confused expression. "Let me teach you. We can use the s'more to remember one way to pray."Aunt Kari picked up a graham cracker. "The first cracker is the greeting. You can start prayer by saying something like 'Dear God.'" She picked up a square of chocolate and set it on top of the graham cracker. "The second part is thanks for all God's sweet blessings--we can remember this because chocolate is sweet. You can thank God for the s'mores we're about to eat, and I can thank Him that I got to have you come visit tonight. Anything you're thankful for.""Like my dog?" Marylynn asked. Aunt Kari smiled. "Exactly like your dog." She picked up a marshmallow. "The next part of prayer is the sticky stuff, or the help we need. We can remember that part because marshmallows are sticky, especially on a s'more. You can ask God for help in anything, like if you had a test you were worried about. You can ask Him to keep you safe on your way home tonight.""What about the other graham cracker?" Marylynn asked."That is the end of your prayer--saying amen. Amen means 'So be it.' It shows we know God is faithful and listens when we pray.""So be it," Marylynn repeated.Aunt Kari nodded. "God loves us so much, and He wants to have a relationship with us--that's why He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us from sin. Because of Jesus, we can talk to God anytime."Marylynn smiled. "Okay, I'll pray now. Dear God..." -Kimberly Brokish

"I love chocolate!" Marylynn exclaimed as she watched her aunt put a piece of chocolate on top of a graham cracker.Aunt Kari smiled. "I love chocolate too. Why don't you set your roasted marshmallow on top of this chocolate and I'll use the other graham cracker to take it off your stick."Marylynn did as instructed, then set down her stick to take the plate her aunt gave her. "Yummy!""One moment, before we have our s'mores, let's pray and thank God for this delicious treat," Aunt Kari said.Marylynn frowned. "I don't know how to pray.""Well, praying is simple. You can talk to God just like you would a friend or like you would talk to me." Aunt Kari smiled at Marylynn's still-confused expression. "Let me teach you. We can use the s'more to remember one way to pray."Aunt Kari picked up a graham cracker. "The first cracker is the greeting. You can start prayer by saying something like 'Dear God.'" She picked up a square of chocolate and set it on top of the graham cracker. "The second part is thanks for all God's sweet blessings--we can remember this because chocolate is sweet. You can thank God for the s'mores we're about to eat, and I can thank Him that I got to have you come visit tonight. Anything you're thankful for.""Like my dog?" Marylynn asked. Aunt Kari smiled. "Exactly like your dog." She picked up a marshmallow. "The next part of prayer is the sticky stuff, or the help we need. We can remember that part because marshmallows are sticky, especially on a s'more. You can ask God for help in anything, like if you had a test you were worried about. You can ask Him to keep you safe on your way home tonight.""What about the other graham cracker?" Marylynn asked."That is the end of your prayer--saying amen. Amen means 'So be it.' It shows we know God is faithful and listens when we pray.""So be it," Marylynn repeated.Aunt Kari nodded. "God loves us so much, and He wants to have a relationship with us--that's why He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us from sin. Because of Jesus, we can talk to God anytime."Marylynn smiled. "Okay, I'll pray now. Dear God..." -Kimberly Brokish

S’mores Prayere9b9d21d-c7b4-4f79-b8db-d76918dcc795Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: The Church’s Sacrificial Unity Together, we continue our exploration of the sacrificial memorial of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike reiterates that the whole Church, both visible and invisible, is united in the Sacrifice of the Eucharist. He also further unpacks the importance of a quote from St. Ignatius of Antioch, which states that the offering of the sacrifice of the Eucharist must be united with the apostolic succession of our Pope and bishop. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1369-1372. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, we continue our exploration of the sacrificial memorial of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike reiterates that the whole Church, both visible and invisible, is united in the Sacrifice of the Eucharist. He also further unpacks the importance of a quote from St. Ignatius of Antioch, which states that the offering of the sacrifice of the Eucharist must be united with the apostolic succession of our Pope and bishop. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1369-1372. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 187: The Church’s Sacrificial Unity3f25214e-d345-41b8-994e-d8eaf907a251Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#822 - Sermon on Romans 6:12-23 – Instruments and SlavesThis episode is a sermon that I preached at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino. It is about T which is about sin. Paul uses two analogies: instruments and slaves. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is a sermon that I preached at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino. It is about T which is about sin. Paul uses two analogies: instruments and slaves. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#822 - Sermon on Romans 6:12-23 – Instruments and Slavese0bb8d88-9c3c-421f-ba43-c2d19f509d70Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:30:00 +00001150https://216.73.216.191/allTags#492 Jesus, Love, and the Threat of Hell - Karlo Broussard&#8220;Jesus loves you, and if you don&#8217;t have faith in him, he&#8217;ll send you to hell.&#8221; In one form or another this reduction ad absurdum is used against Christians again and again. It is not just silliness, however. The problem of hell is a tough one, as apologist Karlo Broussard explains in this episode. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And among the things that are probably hardest to accept about the Christian conception of the world, the Christi…

&#8220;Jesus loves you, and if you don&#8217;t have faith in him, he&#8217;ll send you to hell.&#8221; In one form or another this reduction ad absurdum is used against Christians again and again. It is not just silliness, however. The problem of hell is a tough one, as apologist Karlo Broussard explains in this episode. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And among the things that are probably hardest to accept about the Christian conception of the world, the Christi…

#492 Jesus, Love, and the Threat of Hell - Karlo Broussard60af12d8-261d-40ac-94fb-ef18b6209638Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#290: 1 King, 2 Kings, lots and lots of Kings : Solomon part XIV1 Kings 15:25-34 &amp; 1 Kings 16  am so proud of you for going all the way through! The kids will observe how learning larger portions of our Bible helps us to understand the people better, context, and see God working in each piece we read. I hope you enjoyed the Solomon series. Stay tuned as we transition into the amazing life of Elijah next. To connect with me, simply go to : https://www.kbspodcast.com If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please leave an iTunes review or share it on your social media? This helps other families know about our free resource. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 15:25-34 &amp; 1 Kings 16  am so proud of you for going all the way through! The kids will observe how learning larger portions of our Bible helps us to understand the people better, context, and see God working in each piece we read. I hope you enjoyed the Solomon series. Stay tuned as we transition into the amazing life of Elijah next. To connect with me, simply go to : https://www.kbspodcast.com If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please leave an iTunes review or share it on your social media? This helps other families know about our free resource. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#290: 1 King, 2 Kings, lots and lots of Kings : Solomon part XIV23a5504e-2ab9-408a-8c9a-448546118349Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000869https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2023)f7478a95-313c-4c2a-b3f7-1cf4ddafa4cfWed, 05 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2023)5fb6b6db-18b3-44d3-b34b-3646eabf280eWed, 05 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2023)70c057b9-d40f-402f-9e8c-85966066993eWed, 05 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2023)49be7cde-b470-4107-bc6a-13aa27666daaWed, 05 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: The Sacrificial Memorial We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that every element of Christ’s passion, the whole thing, is one, single sacrifice, and when we celebrate the Mass, we are participating in that same sacrifice. He also reiterates that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It “re-presents” the sacrifice of the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1362-1368. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that every element of Christ’s passion, the whole thing, is one, single sacrifice, and when we celebrate the Mass, we are participating in that same sacrifice. He also reiterates that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It “re-presents” the sacrifice of the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1362-1368. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 186: The Sacrificial Memorial7ae0a254-7819-4315-880b-1db2d052e7ceWed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGive It BackAs church began, Ginny was thinking about how she had finally earned enough money for a whole week at summer camp. For weeks she had been putting every cent she earned into the bank.Ginny's thoughts were interrupted by a nudge on her elbow. The offering was being taken, and she hadn't given anything for a long time. But my money will be used for camp where I'll be learning more about Jesus, she thought, so she let the plate pass her by.The following Saturday, Ginny's youth group had a cookout at their teacher's house. After they had eaten, the kids played with Miss Harper's little dog, Pixie. "Watch this," Miss Harper said, throwing a ball far across the lawn. Pixie sprinted after it, then ran back and dropped it into Miss Harper's hand. Each time Miss Harper threw the ball, Pixie got it and brought it back."This game wasn't much fun when I first got Pixie," said Miss Harper. "When I'd throw the ball, she'd grab it and run. She finally learned to bring it back, but for a while, she wouldn't let it go.""Maybe she didn't know you'd throw it for her again," said Ginny. "Maybe she was afraid the game would be over if she gave up the ball."Miss Harper nodded. "I think we're all a little like that sometimes. I know I was. I used to be afraid to let go of my money. I was afraid that if I gave any of it to the Lord, I wouldn't have enough left for myself." She smiled. "Pixie learned to trust me and let go of the ball, and I finally learned to trust God and let go of my money. And you know what? The more I gave, the more I felt His blessings and care in my life. When we needed a Savior, God didn't hold back--He gave us His Son, Jesus. He loves us that much, and we can trust Him to provide for our needs. When I was selfishly holding on to my money, I was only cheating myself, but God helped me trust Him so He could use my generosity to bless others." Ginny thought about the money she had saved. I want to give part of that money back to God, she thought, and trust that He'll provide everything I'll need for camp! -Catherine Runyon

As church began, Ginny was thinking about how she had finally earned enough money for a whole week at summer camp. For weeks she had been putting every cent she earned into the bank.Ginny's thoughts were interrupted by a nudge on her elbow. The offering was being taken, and she hadn't given anything for a long time. But my money will be used for camp where I'll be learning more about Jesus, she thought, so she let the plate pass her by.The following Saturday, Ginny's youth group had a cookout at their teacher's house. After they had eaten, the kids played with Miss Harper's little dog, Pixie. "Watch this," Miss Harper said, throwing a ball far across the lawn. Pixie sprinted after it, then ran back and dropped it into Miss Harper's hand. Each time Miss Harper threw the ball, Pixie got it and brought it back."This game wasn't much fun when I first got Pixie," said Miss Harper. "When I'd throw the ball, she'd grab it and run. She finally learned to bring it back, but for a while, she wouldn't let it go.""Maybe she didn't know you'd throw it for her again," said Ginny. "Maybe she was afraid the game would be over if she gave up the ball."Miss Harper nodded. "I think we're all a little like that sometimes. I know I was. I used to be afraid to let go of my money. I was afraid that if I gave any of it to the Lord, I wouldn't have enough left for myself." She smiled. "Pixie learned to trust me and let go of the ball, and I finally learned to trust God and let go of my money. And you know what? The more I gave, the more I felt His blessings and care in my life. When we needed a Savior, God didn't hold back--He gave us His Son, Jesus. He loves us that much, and we can trust Him to provide for our needs. When I was selfishly holding on to my money, I was only cheating myself, but God helped me trust Him so He could use my generosity to bless others." Ginny thought about the money she had saved. I want to give part of that money back to God, she thought, and trust that He'll provide everything I'll need for camp! -Catherine Runyon

Give It Back72957891-8a6f-4bb1-a166-9fd69dd744a8Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGive It BackAs church began, Ginny was thinking about how she had finally earned enough money for a whole week at summer camp. For weeks she had been putting every cent she earned into the bank.Ginny's thoughts were interrupted by a nudge on her elbow. The offering was being taken, and she hadn't given anything for a long time. But my money will be used for camp where I'll be learning more about Jesus, she thought, so she let the plate pass her by.The following Saturday, Ginny's youth group had a cookout at their teacher's house. After they had eaten, the kids played with Miss Harper's little dog, Pixie. "Watch this," Miss Harper said, throwing a ball far across the lawn. Pixie sprinted after it, then ran back and dropped it into Miss Harper's hand. Each time Miss Harper threw the ball, Pixie got it and brought it back."This game wasn't much fun when I first got Pixie," said Miss Harper. "When I'd throw the ball, she'd grab it and run. She finally learned to bring it back, but for a while, she wouldn't let it go.""Maybe she didn't know you'd throw it for her again," said Ginny. "Maybe she was afraid the game would be over if she gave up the ball."Miss Harper nodded. "I think we're all a little like that sometimes. I know I was. I used to be afraid to let go of my money. I was afraid that if I gave any of it to the Lord, I wouldn't have enough left for myself." She smiled. "Pixie learned to trust me and let go of the ball, and I finally learned to trust God and let go of my money. And you know what? The more I gave, the more I felt His blessings and care in my life. When we needed a Savior, God didn't hold back--He gave us His Son, Jesus. He loves us that much, and we can trust Him to provide for our needs. When I was selfishly holding on to my money, I was only cheating myself, but God helped me trust Him so He could use my generosity to bless others." Ginny thought about the money she had saved. I want to give part of that money back to God, she thought, and trust that He'll provide everything I'll need for camp! -Catherine Runyon

As church began, Ginny was thinking about how she had finally earned enough money for a whole week at summer camp. For weeks she had been putting every cent she earned into the bank.Ginny's thoughts were interrupted by a nudge on her elbow. The offering was being taken, and she hadn't given anything for a long time. But my money will be used for camp where I'll be learning more about Jesus, she thought, so she let the plate pass her by.The following Saturday, Ginny's youth group had a cookout at their teacher's house. After they had eaten, the kids played with Miss Harper's little dog, Pixie. "Watch this," Miss Harper said, throwing a ball far across the lawn. Pixie sprinted after it, then ran back and dropped it into Miss Harper's hand. Each time Miss Harper threw the ball, Pixie got it and brought it back."This game wasn't much fun when I first got Pixie," said Miss Harper. "When I'd throw the ball, she'd grab it and run. She finally learned to bring it back, but for a while, she wouldn't let it go.""Maybe she didn't know you'd throw it for her again," said Ginny. "Maybe she was afraid the game would be over if she gave up the ball."Miss Harper nodded. "I think we're all a little like that sometimes. I know I was. I used to be afraid to let go of my money. I was afraid that if I gave any of it to the Lord, I wouldn't have enough left for myself." She smiled. "Pixie learned to trust me and let go of the ball, and I finally learned to trust God and let go of my money. And you know what? The more I gave, the more I felt His blessings and care in my life. When we needed a Savior, God didn't hold back--He gave us His Son, Jesus. He loves us that much, and we can trust Him to provide for our needs. When I was selfishly holding on to my money, I was only cheating myself, but God helped me trust Him so He could use my generosity to bless others." Ginny thought about the money she had saved. I want to give part of that money back to God, she thought, and trust that He'll provide everything I'll need for camp! -Catherine Runyon

Give It Back85dd89e6-3379-49fd-9aa2-fd1254a97d56Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: The Sacrificial Memorial We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that every element of Christ’s passion, the whole thing, is one, single sacrifice, and when we celebrate the Mass, we are participating in that same sacrifice. He also reiterates that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It “re-presents” the sacrifice of the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1362-1368. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that every element of Christ’s passion, the whole thing, is one, single sacrifice, and when we celebrate the Mass, we are participating in that same sacrifice. He also reiterates that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It “re-presents” the sacrifice of the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1362-1368. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 186: The Sacrificial Memorial9e52268f-7e16-4622-b883-742bb8def907Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2023) Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2023)d8d00803-babd-4fd5-b40c-6cc2098cb219Tue, 04 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2023) Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2023)e5755f28-854b-4981-9ebf-b4ec510105f0Tue, 04 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2023) Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2023)d3f6e823-a8c2-401b-b152-4de6ad21c42aTue, 04 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2023) Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2023)aaf080ad-c641-491e-8d1e-c8f43441f029Tue, 04 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Thanksgiving, Memorial, Presence Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike takes us back to the Book of Genesis, the sacrifices of Cain and Abel, and the Book of Exodus, the story of Moses and Pharaoh. He emphasizes that the point of freedom in life is to be led to the freedom to worship God and that it matters to God that we freely choose to attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1356-1361. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike takes us back to the Book of Genesis, the sacrifices of Cain and Abel, and the Book of Exodus, the story of Moses and Pharaoh. He emphasizes that the point of freedom in life is to be led to the freedom to worship God and that it matters to God that we freely choose to attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1356-1361. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 185: Thanksgiving, Memorial, Presence095f6909-5e9a-4325-af9f-0fa40af44eeaTue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShelteredWaiting for the parade to begin, Evelyn watched as her sister buried her face in Mom's shoulder. Evelyn used to do that too when she was little. There was a woman talking to Mom, and Elise was scared of the stranger. Mom motioned Evelyn over.Evelyn straightened up. It was okay for a toddler to bury her face, but Evelyn was ten, and she wasn't going to hide. She walked over and smiled when Mom introduced her to her friend.The parade started with a loud siren ringing out. Evelyn covered her ears with her hands. She saw Elise bury her face in Mom's shoulder again. Part of her wished she could join her.Evelyn watched as a band marched through the street. The clashing cymbals were her favorite. She hoped that she could be in a band like that one day. Next, there were horses, then a decorated truck.Evelyn was enjoying the parade and barely noticed the rain as it started to fall. Then it started to thunder. Everyone scattered. She turned to where her mom had been, but she wasn't there.Evelyn started to look around frantically for her family. "Mom! Where are you?"A million thoughts went through Evelyn's head. She thought of all of the bad things that could happen. Then she heard her Sunday school teacher's voice in her head telling her that God was her safe place--that Jesus died for her sins so she could be safe with Him forever. She thought of her sister in Mom's arms. She wanted God to hold her like that.Evelyn started to walk down the street, calling out for her mom. She prayed, asking God to keep her safe and help her find her family.Finally, Evelyn heard her mom's voice. She turned and ran to her. This time, she let herself bury her face in her mom's shoulder."I'm so sorry," Mom said. "I thought you heard me tell you we were going to the shelter."Mom had her arms wrapped tightly around her, and Evelyn didn't want to move. Ever. She realized that's how it felt to be sheltered by God. She smiled, glad that the safe place she had in Jesus felt as secure as being held by her mom. -Emily Acker

Waiting for the parade to begin, Evelyn watched as her sister buried her face in Mom's shoulder. Evelyn used to do that too when she was little. There was a woman talking to Mom, and Elise was scared of the stranger. Mom motioned Evelyn over.Evelyn straightened up. It was okay for a toddler to bury her face, but Evelyn was ten, and she wasn't going to hide. She walked over and smiled when Mom introduced her to her friend.The parade started with a loud siren ringing out. Evelyn covered her ears with her hands. She saw Elise bury her face in Mom's shoulder again. Part of her wished she could join her.Evelyn watched as a band marched through the street. The clashing cymbals were her favorite. She hoped that she could be in a band like that one day. Next, there were horses, then a decorated truck.Evelyn was enjoying the parade and barely noticed the rain as it started to fall. Then it started to thunder. Everyone scattered. She turned to where her mom had been, but she wasn't there.Evelyn started to look around frantically for her family. "Mom! Where are you?"A million thoughts went through Evelyn's head. She thought of all of the bad things that could happen. Then she heard her Sunday school teacher's voice in her head telling her that God was her safe place--that Jesus died for her sins so she could be safe with Him forever. She thought of her sister in Mom's arms. She wanted God to hold her like that.Evelyn started to walk down the street, calling out for her mom. She prayed, asking God to keep her safe and help her find her family.Finally, Evelyn heard her mom's voice. She turned and ran to her. This time, she let herself bury her face in her mom's shoulder."I'm so sorry," Mom said. "I thought you heard me tell you we were going to the shelter."Mom had her arms wrapped tightly around her, and Evelyn didn't want to move. Ever. She realized that's how it felt to be sheltered by God. She smiled, glad that the safe place she had in Jesus felt as secure as being held by her mom. -Emily Acker

Shelteredf0e70160-f49f-4ac8-b510-470138223f34Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShelteredWaiting for the parade to begin, Evelyn watched as her sister buried her face in Mom's shoulder. Evelyn used to do that too when she was little. There was a woman talking to Mom, and Elise was scared of the stranger. Mom motioned Evelyn over.Evelyn straightened up. It was okay for a toddler to bury her face, but Evelyn was ten, and she wasn't going to hide. She walked over and smiled when Mom introduced her to her friend.The parade started with a loud siren ringing out. Evelyn covered her ears with her hands. She saw Elise bury her face in Mom's shoulder again. Part of her wished she could join her.Evelyn watched as a band marched through the street. The clashing cymbals were her favorite. She hoped that she could be in a band like that one day. Next, there were horses, then a decorated truck.Evelyn was enjoying the parade and barely noticed the rain as it started to fall. Then it started to thunder. Everyone scattered. She turned to where her mom had been, but she wasn't there.Evelyn started to look around frantically for her family. "Mom! Where are you?"A million thoughts went through Evelyn's head. She thought of all of the bad things that could happen. Then she heard her Sunday school teacher's voice in her head telling her that God was her safe place--that Jesus died for her sins so she could be safe with Him forever. She thought of her sister in Mom's arms. She wanted God to hold her like that.Evelyn started to walk down the street, calling out for her mom. She prayed, asking God to keep her safe and help her find her family.Finally, Evelyn heard her mom's voice. She turned and ran to her. This time, she let herself bury her face in her mom's shoulder."I'm so sorry," Mom said. "I thought you heard me tell you we were going to the shelter."Mom had her arms wrapped tightly around her, and Evelyn didn't want to move. Ever. She realized that's how it felt to be sheltered by God. She smiled, glad that the safe place she had in Jesus felt as secure as being held by her mom. -Emily Acker

Waiting for the parade to begin, Evelyn watched as her sister buried her face in Mom's shoulder. Evelyn used to do that too when she was little. There was a woman talking to Mom, and Elise was scared of the stranger. Mom motioned Evelyn over.Evelyn straightened up. It was okay for a toddler to bury her face, but Evelyn was ten, and she wasn't going to hide. She walked over and smiled when Mom introduced her to her friend.The parade started with a loud siren ringing out. Evelyn covered her ears with her hands. She saw Elise bury her face in Mom's shoulder again. Part of her wished she could join her.Evelyn watched as a band marched through the street. The clashing cymbals were her favorite. She hoped that she could be in a band like that one day. Next, there were horses, then a decorated truck.Evelyn was enjoying the parade and barely noticed the rain as it started to fall. Then it started to thunder. Everyone scattered. She turned to where her mom had been, but she wasn't there.Evelyn started to look around frantically for her family. "Mom! Where are you?"A million thoughts went through Evelyn's head. She thought of all of the bad things that could happen. Then she heard her Sunday school teacher's voice in her head telling her that God was her safe place--that Jesus died for her sins so she could be safe with Him forever. She thought of her sister in Mom's arms. She wanted God to hold her like that.Evelyn started to walk down the street, calling out for her mom. She prayed, asking God to keep her safe and help her find her family.Finally, Evelyn heard her mom's voice. She turned and ran to her. This time, she let herself bury her face in her mom's shoulder."I'm so sorry," Mom said. "I thought you heard me tell you we were going to the shelter."Mom had her arms wrapped tightly around her, and Evelyn didn't want to move. Ever. She realized that's how it felt to be sheltered by God. She smiled, glad that the safe place she had in Jesus felt as secure as being held by her mom. -Emily Acker

Sheltered3addc0b1-436b-481b-945e-460b7c5aa9afTue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Thanksgiving, Memorial, Presence Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike takes us back to the Book of Genesis, the sacrifices of Cain and Abel, and the Book of Exodus, the story of Moses and Pharaoh. He emphasizes that the point of freedom in life is to be led to the freedom to worship God and that it matters to God that we freely choose to attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1356-1361. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike takes us back to the Book of Genesis, the sacrifices of Cain and Abel, and the Book of Exodus, the story of Moses and Pharaoh. He emphasizes that the point of freedom in life is to be led to the freedom to worship God and that it matters to God that we freely choose to attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1356-1361. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 185: Thanksgiving, Memorial, Presencec30af4ef-f01c-4d42-a2cc-9e502e5bb0b1Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDon't OverheatIt's hot! (At least in the northern hemisphere.) If you're at all like me, it's harder to stay calm when my face feels like it's melting off. Everything the wife or kids say or do seems to cut more sharply. If you still blame your family for when you get overheated on the inside, it might be time to take a closer look in there. Our emotions are ultimately coming from our choices. We can choose how we frame everything that others say and do. Join me in this episode as I open up some of the main ways we men lose our cool with our wives, and what to do instead. Additionally, I cover a bit of how to stay cool with the kids too. Turns out they are both related and need similar skills!

It's hot! (At least in the northern hemisphere.) If you're at all like me, it's harder to stay calm when my face feels like it's melting off. Everything the wife or kids say or do seems to cut more sharply. If you still blame your family for when you get overheated on the inside, it might be time to take a closer look in there. Our emotions are ultimately coming from our choices. We can choose how we frame everything that others say and do. Join me in this episode as I open up some of the main ways we men lose our cool with our wives, and what to do instead. Additionally, I cover a bit of how to stay cool with the kids too. Turns out they are both related and need similar skills!

fullDon't Overheata6ac41e4-0279-4b0b-9041-aba5646b72c7Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Psychology Master: The Colour That Makes You Attractive, How Your Name Determines Your Success & How To Become UNSTUCK In Your Marriage, Job, or Life!Adam is a Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business, his research focuses on judgment, decision-making and social psychology, as well as the impact of subtle cues in the environment on human behaviour. He is the bestselling author of the books: ‘Drunk Tank Pink’, ‘Irresistible’, and most recently ‘Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to get unstuck and unlock your potential’. He has also written for the New York Times, New Yorker, Washington Post, Atlantic, WIRED, Slate, Huffington Post, and Popular Science. You can purchase Adam’s newest book, ‘Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to get unstuck and unlock your potential’, here: https://amzn.to/3QzyWXx Follow Adam: Twitter - https://bit.ly/44i0BSs Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam is a Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business, his research focuses on judgment, decision-making and social psychology, as well as the impact of subtle cues in the environment on human behaviour. He is the bestselling author of the books: ‘Drunk Tank Pink’, ‘Irresistible’, and most recently ‘Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to get unstuck and unlock your potential’. He has also written for the New York Times, New Yorker, Washington Post, Atlantic, WIRED, Slate, Huffington Post, and Popular Science. You can purchase Adam’s newest book, ‘Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to get unstuck and unlock your potential’, here: https://amzn.to/3QzyWXx Follow Adam: Twitter - https://bit.ly/44i0BSs Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Psychology Master: The Colour That Makes You Attractive, How Your Name Determines Your Success & How To Become UNSTUCK In Your Marriage, Job, or Life!a1a3ed7a-da24-4e82-b957-41049c5f7d86Mon, 03 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +00005929https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2023)d3553d5c-9682-45d6-97a3-f301b79ea74bMon, 03 Jul 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2023)4be12ccb-4a45-4634-b351-c7737a3c6dd6Mon, 03 Jul 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2023)d5f1f1e3-65eb-4330-bd5b-94ed0d7df3f4Mon, 03 Jul 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2023)b20e7f3d-b5b6-43e1-94e8-2500f6f1e1afMon, 03 Jul 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023e672fbe8-eca8-4d1c-8e88-ff3ae0c699eeMon, 03 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023ac6cd66c-14f5-40df-8722-58449003b9b1Mon, 03 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023a9f740ba-9212-466c-974f-ea06295977ffMon, 03 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) - 202387761c11-4f82-40ec-9118-676b1a40e90eMon, 03 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: The Movement of the Mass There is great depth to the movement of the celebration of the Mass. Fr. Mike highlights the role of Christ as the head and high priest and the role of the laity as the body of Christ at Mass. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the importance of the altar at Mass, reminding us that the heart of religion is worship, and the heart of worship is sacrifice. Lastly, Fr. Mike explains how God’s love requires a response from each of us, making it both inclusive and exclusive love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1348-1355. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

There is great depth to the movement of the celebration of the Mass. Fr. Mike highlights the role of Christ as the head and high priest and the role of the laity as the body of Christ at Mass. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the importance of the altar at Mass, reminding us that the heart of religion is worship, and the heart of worship is sacrifice. Lastly, Fr. Mike explains how God’s love requires a response from each of us, making it both inclusive and exclusive love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1348-1355. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 184: The Movement of the Mass5b81cfc4-3c04-41ec-bfa2-d1393a9413e4Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Soldier's StoryThe somber black wall, engraved with rows and rows of names, filled Wylder with awe. He was visiting Washington, D.C. with his family, and he was standing in front of the monument honoring the men and women who had died while serving in the Vietnam War. All their names were listed on the wall.An older man wearing a veteran's hat stood nearby. He seemed to be looking for something as he read the names. Then he placed a finger on one of them and began tracing the letters. Over and over he traced the letters of that name. Curious, Wylder edged closer. He was surprised to see tears on the man's cheeks. The man noticed him, and feeling embarrassed, Wylder backed away."It's all right, son," said the man. "Let me explain the reason for these tears." He squatted down and looked Wylder in the eye. "The name I was tracing belongs to a good friend of mine--a man who fought with me in Vietnam. We were together when a grenade landed right beside us. Glenn threw himself on it and took all the fury of the explosion. He died for me. Because of him, I'm alive today." The man gave Wylder a trembling smile and turned to go.Wylder later told his parents what the man had said. "It must be a strange feeling to know that somebody died to save your life," Wylder said."I'm sure it is," said Dad. He nodded thoughtfully. "Actually, that happened to you too, Wylder. Someone did die to save you."Wylder was stunned. "Someone died to save my life? Who?""Jesus," replied Dad. "All that He suffered on the cross was for you, Wylder. It was to pay for your sins and mine and those of everyone else in the world. He sacrificed His life to save us.""Wow!" said Wylder. "I knew that, but it seems more real now after talking to that soldier." He looked down the length of the wall. "If I see him around here again, maybe I'll get a chance to tell him that someone died to save me too." -Carolyn E. Yost

The somber black wall, engraved with rows and rows of names, filled Wylder with awe. He was visiting Washington, D.C. with his family, and he was standing in front of the monument honoring the men and women who had died while serving in the Vietnam War. All their names were listed on the wall.An older man wearing a veteran's hat stood nearby. He seemed to be looking for something as he read the names. Then he placed a finger on one of them and began tracing the letters. Over and over he traced the letters of that name. Curious, Wylder edged closer. He was surprised to see tears on the man's cheeks. The man noticed him, and feeling embarrassed, Wylder backed away."It's all right, son," said the man. "Let me explain the reason for these tears." He squatted down and looked Wylder in the eye. "The name I was tracing belongs to a good friend of mine--a man who fought with me in Vietnam. We were together when a grenade landed right beside us. Glenn threw himself on it and took all the fury of the explosion. He died for me. Because of him, I'm alive today." The man gave Wylder a trembling smile and turned to go.Wylder later told his parents what the man had said. "It must be a strange feeling to know that somebody died to save your life," Wylder said."I'm sure it is," said Dad. He nodded thoughtfully. "Actually, that happened to you too, Wylder. Someone did die to save you."Wylder was stunned. "Someone died to save my life? Who?""Jesus," replied Dad. "All that He suffered on the cross was for you, Wylder. It was to pay for your sins and mine and those of everyone else in the world. He sacrificed His life to save us.""Wow!" said Wylder. "I knew that, but it seems more real now after talking to that soldier." He looked down the length of the wall. "If I see him around here again, maybe I'll get a chance to tell him that someone died to save me too." -Carolyn E. Yost

The Soldier's Story89d787c9-298c-4531-bd14-2c70391e53c0Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Soldier's StoryThe somber black wall, engraved with rows and rows of names, filled Wylder with awe. He was visiting Washington, D.C. with his family, and he was standing in front of the monument honoring the men and women who had died while serving in the Vietnam War. All their names were listed on the wall.An older man wearing a veteran's hat stood nearby. He seemed to be looking for something as he read the names. Then he placed a finger on one of them and began tracing the letters. Over and over he traced the letters of that name. Curious, Wylder edged closer. He was surprised to see tears on the man's cheeks. The man noticed him, and feeling embarrassed, Wylder backed away."It's all right, son," said the man. "Let me explain the reason for these tears." He squatted down and looked Wylder in the eye. "The name I was tracing belongs to a good friend of mine--a man who fought with me in Vietnam. We were together when a grenade landed right beside us. Glenn threw himself on it and took all the fury of the explosion. He died for me. Because of him, I'm alive today." The man gave Wylder a trembling smile and turned to go.Wylder later told his parents what the man had said. "It must be a strange feeling to know that somebody died to save your life," Wylder said."I'm sure it is," said Dad. He nodded thoughtfully. "Actually, that happened to you too, Wylder. Someone did die to save you."Wylder was stunned. "Someone died to save my life? Who?""Jesus," replied Dad. "All that He suffered on the cross was for you, Wylder. It was to pay for your sins and mine and those of everyone else in the world. He sacrificed His life to save us.""Wow!" said Wylder. "I knew that, but it seems more real now after talking to that soldier." He looked down the length of the wall. "If I see him around here again, maybe I'll get a chance to tell him that someone died to save me too." -Carolyn E. Yost

The somber black wall, engraved with rows and rows of names, filled Wylder with awe. He was visiting Washington, D.C. with his family, and he was standing in front of the monument honoring the men and women who had died while serving in the Vietnam War. All their names were listed on the wall.An older man wearing a veteran's hat stood nearby. He seemed to be looking for something as he read the names. Then he placed a finger on one of them and began tracing the letters. Over and over he traced the letters of that name. Curious, Wylder edged closer. He was surprised to see tears on the man's cheeks. The man noticed him, and feeling embarrassed, Wylder backed away."It's all right, son," said the man. "Let me explain the reason for these tears." He squatted down and looked Wylder in the eye. "The name I was tracing belongs to a good friend of mine--a man who fought with me in Vietnam. We were together when a grenade landed right beside us. Glenn threw himself on it and took all the fury of the explosion. He died for me. Because of him, I'm alive today." The man gave Wylder a trembling smile and turned to go.Wylder later told his parents what the man had said. "It must be a strange feeling to know that somebody died to save your life," Wylder said."I'm sure it is," said Dad. He nodded thoughtfully. "Actually, that happened to you too, Wylder. Someone did die to save you."Wylder was stunned. "Someone died to save my life? Who?""Jesus," replied Dad. "All that He suffered on the cross was for you, Wylder. It was to pay for your sins and mine and those of everyone else in the world. He sacrificed His life to save us.""Wow!" said Wylder. "I knew that, but it seems more real now after talking to that soldier." He looked down the length of the wall. "If I see him around here again, maybe I'll get a chance to tell him that someone died to save me too." -Carolyn E. Yost

The Soldier's Story09e638e0-0385-460f-bb23-4ff88e5d5690Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: The Movement of the Mass There is great depth to the movement of the celebration of the Mass. Fr. Mike highlights the role of Christ as the head and high priest and the role of the laity as the body of Christ at Mass. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the importance of the altar at Mass, reminding us that the heart of religion is worship, and the heart of worship is sacrifice. Lastly, Fr. Mike explains how God’s love requires a response from each of us, making it both inclusive and exclusive love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1348-1355. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

There is great depth to the movement of the celebration of the Mass. Fr. Mike highlights the role of Christ as the head and high priest and the role of the laity as the body of Christ at Mass. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the importance of the altar at Mass, reminding us that the heart of religion is worship, and the heart of worship is sacrifice. Lastly, Fr. Mike explains how God’s love requires a response from each of us, making it both inclusive and exclusive love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1348-1355. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 184: The Movement of the Mass15332075-9644-4845-83b2-8d72a8514a4bMon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2023) Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2023)8270e4f7-6044-4af8-82ab-b0b67e09dd14Sun, 02 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2023) Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2023)ed89659a-0d9c-482e-9dd2-ebf32dd4b537Sun, 02 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2023) Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2023)0de61a44-d7db-4027-95cb-303ae6007065Sun, 02 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2023) Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2023)f3d0b785-98b2-4b79-92f1-4bdcca08b899Sun, 02 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: The Mass of All Ages Celebrating the sacrament of the Eucharist has been part of the Tradition of the Catholic Church for 2,000 years. Fr. Mike unpacks the citation from St. Justin Martyr&#39;s First Apology, which beautifully describes the structure of the Mass in AD 155 and captures how the Early Church had the same understanding of the Eucharist as we do today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1341-1347. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Celebrating the sacrament of the Eucharist has been part of the Tradition of the Catholic Church for 2,000 years. Fr. Mike unpacks the citation from St. Justin Martyr&#39;s First Apology, which beautifully describes the structure of the Mass in AD 155 and captures how the Early Church had the same understanding of the Eucharist as we do today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1341-1347. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 183: The Mass of All Ages34a1db28-dccc-4d4c-9864-6e3ee5c44d3dSun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChameleon Christians"I hate being cooped up with this dumb broken leg," Jack complained to his uncle. "All my friends are out having fun without me. It's not fair!""Well, I brought something that might help." Uncle George handed Jack a paper bag. Eagerly, Jack opened it. He found a jar containing a little green creature about three inches long. "It's a chameleon," said Uncle George. "Here--you can let him out of the jar. He'll enjoy running through your mother's houseplants on the windowsill."Jack laughed. "Not if Mom sees him, he won't," he said as he carefully placed his new pet on the stem of a large plant. "Hey! He looks different, Uncle George! His color is changing."Uncle George chuckled. "He must know he's in a new environment.""Cool!" said Jack. "I knew they changed colors, but I never saw it happen before. My teacher says people sometimes think chameleons only change color to blend in with their surroundings, but they also change color based on what kind of mood they're in or on how they feel…like if they're too warm or too cold." Uncle George nodded thoughtfully. "People can be like that too, can't they?""You mean like when someone's angry or embarrassed and their face turns red?" asked Jack.Uncle George laughed. "Actually, I was thinking about changing colors in another way. As Christians, it can be easy to smile and praise God when everything is going our way, but when something bad happens, we sometimes change colors fast. You wouldn't always know by watching us that we believe in a loving Savior who cares about us."Jack blushed. Ever since he'd broken his leg, he'd been pouting and feeling sorry for himself, and he hadn't been acting very nice toward his friends."Life is hard sometimes," Uncle George continued. "Jesus understands that--He experienced hard things too when He came to earth to save us. When bad things happen, we can share our feelings with Him. He'll remind us that He loves us, and the Holy Spirit will help us reflect that love in our attitude." Uncle George got up. "I'd better go. Enjoy your new pet. Watch and see what other colors he'll change to."Jack smiled. "Thanks, Uncle George. And thanks for reminding me that I can change colors too." -Matilda H. Nordtvedt

"I hate being cooped up with this dumb broken leg," Jack complained to his uncle. "All my friends are out having fun without me. It's not fair!""Well, I brought something that might help." Uncle George handed Jack a paper bag. Eagerly, Jack opened it. He found a jar containing a little green creature about three inches long. "It's a chameleon," said Uncle George. "Here--you can let him out of the jar. He'll enjoy running through your mother's houseplants on the windowsill."Jack laughed. "Not if Mom sees him, he won't," he said as he carefully placed his new pet on the stem of a large plant. "Hey! He looks different, Uncle George! His color is changing."Uncle George chuckled. "He must know he's in a new environment.""Cool!" said Jack. "I knew they changed colors, but I never saw it happen before. My teacher says people sometimes think chameleons only change color to blend in with their surroundings, but they also change color based on what kind of mood they're in or on how they feel…like if they're too warm or too cold." Uncle George nodded thoughtfully. "People can be like that too, can't they?""You mean like when someone's angry or embarrassed and their face turns red?" asked Jack.Uncle George laughed. "Actually, I was thinking about changing colors in another way. As Christians, it can be easy to smile and praise God when everything is going our way, but when something bad happens, we sometimes change colors fast. You wouldn't always know by watching us that we believe in a loving Savior who cares about us."Jack blushed. Ever since he'd broken his leg, he'd been pouting and feeling sorry for himself, and he hadn't been acting very nice toward his friends."Life is hard sometimes," Uncle George continued. "Jesus understands that--He experienced hard things too when He came to earth to save us. When bad things happen, we can share our feelings with Him. He'll remind us that He loves us, and the Holy Spirit will help us reflect that love in our attitude." Uncle George got up. "I'd better go. Enjoy your new pet. Watch and see what other colors he'll change to."Jack smiled. "Thanks, Uncle George. And thanks for reminding me that I can change colors too." -Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Chameleon Christians6ffd410b-3036-4e14-a952-40e7187ddf57Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChameleon Christians"I hate being cooped up with this dumb broken leg," Jack complained to his uncle. "All my friends are out having fun without me. It's not fair!""Well, I brought something that might help." Uncle George handed Jack a paper bag. Eagerly, Jack opened it. He found a jar containing a little green creature about three inches long. "It's a chameleon," said Uncle George. "Here--you can let him out of the jar. He'll enjoy running through your mother's houseplants on the windowsill."Jack laughed. "Not if Mom sees him, he won't," he said as he carefully placed his new pet on the stem of a large plant. "Hey! He looks different, Uncle George! His color is changing."Uncle George chuckled. "He must know he's in a new environment.""Cool!" said Jack. "I knew they changed colors, but I never saw it happen before. My teacher says people sometimes think chameleons only change color to blend in with their surroundings, but they also change color based on what kind of mood they're in or on how they feel…like if they're too warm or too cold." Uncle George nodded thoughtfully. "People can be like that too, can't they?""You mean like when someone's angry or embarrassed and their face turns red?" asked Jack.Uncle George laughed. "Actually, I was thinking about changing colors in another way. As Christians, it can be easy to smile and praise God when everything is going our way, but when something bad happens, we sometimes change colors fast. You wouldn't always know by watching us that we believe in a loving Savior who cares about us."Jack blushed. Ever since he'd broken his leg, he'd been pouting and feeling sorry for himself, and he hadn't been acting very nice toward his friends."Life is hard sometimes," Uncle George continued. "Jesus understands that--He experienced hard things too when He came to earth to save us. When bad things happen, we can share our feelings with Him. He'll remind us that He loves us, and the Holy Spirit will help us reflect that love in our attitude." Uncle George got up. "I'd better go. Enjoy your new pet. Watch and see what other colors he'll change to."Jack smiled. "Thanks, Uncle George. And thanks for reminding me that I can change colors too." -Matilda H. Nordtvedt

"I hate being cooped up with this dumb broken leg," Jack complained to his uncle. "All my friends are out having fun without me. It's not fair!""Well, I brought something that might help." Uncle George handed Jack a paper bag. Eagerly, Jack opened it. He found a jar containing a little green creature about three inches long. "It's a chameleon," said Uncle George. "Here--you can let him out of the jar. He'll enjoy running through your mother's houseplants on the windowsill."Jack laughed. "Not if Mom sees him, he won't," he said as he carefully placed his new pet on the stem of a large plant. "Hey! He looks different, Uncle George! His color is changing."Uncle George chuckled. "He must know he's in a new environment.""Cool!" said Jack. "I knew they changed colors, but I never saw it happen before. My teacher says people sometimes think chameleons only change color to blend in with their surroundings, but they also change color based on what kind of mood they're in or on how they feel…like if they're too warm or too cold." Uncle George nodded thoughtfully. "People can be like that too, can't they?""You mean like when someone's angry or embarrassed and their face turns red?" asked Jack.Uncle George laughed. "Actually, I was thinking about changing colors in another way. As Christians, it can be easy to smile and praise God when everything is going our way, but when something bad happens, we sometimes change colors fast. You wouldn't always know by watching us that we believe in a loving Savior who cares about us."Jack blushed. Ever since he'd broken his leg, he'd been pouting and feeling sorry for himself, and he hadn't been acting very nice toward his friends."Life is hard sometimes," Uncle George continued. "Jesus understands that--He experienced hard things too when He came to earth to save us. When bad things happen, we can share our feelings with Him. He'll remind us that He loves us, and the Holy Spirit will help us reflect that love in our attitude." Uncle George got up. "I'd better go. Enjoy your new pet. Watch and see what other colors he'll change to."Jack smiled. "Thanks, Uncle George. And thanks for reminding me that I can change colors too." -Matilda H. Nordtvedt

Chameleon Christianse6e3e801-6417-4e8e-a04c-ed952dd0bb62Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: The Mass of All Ages Celebrating the sacrament of the Eucharist has been part of the Tradition of the Catholic Church for 2,000 years. Fr. Mike unpacks the citation from St. Justin Martyr&#39;s First Apology, which beautifully describes the structure of the Mass in AD 155 and captures how the Early Church had the same understanding of the Eucharist as we do today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1341-1347. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Celebrating the sacrament of the Eucharist has been part of the Tradition of the Catholic Church for 2,000 years. Fr. Mike unpacks the citation from St. Justin Martyr&#39;s First Apology, which beautifully describes the structure of the Mass in AD 155 and captures how the Early Church had the same understanding of the Eucharist as we do today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1341-1347. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 183: The Mass of All Ages277bed56-1550-41ac-8366-5be74fa03492Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7/2/23 Gift and Grief Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Just one more thing that could go wrong. To protect one's heart is the safest way to live. But since we are made in God's image and likeness, we are made for love. Without love, we remain safe...but we remain incomprehensible to ourselves. To love is to be vulnerable...it is to risk. To receive the gift means we must be open to grief.Mass Readings from July 2, 2023:2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16aPsalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Matthew 10:37-42

Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Just one more thing that could go wrong. To protect one's heart is the safest way to live. But since we are made in God's image and likeness, we are made for love. Without love, we remain safe...but we remain incomprehensible to ourselves. To love is to be vulnerable...it is to risk. To receive the gift means we must be open to grief.Mass Readings from July 2, 2023:2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16aPsalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Matthew 10:37-42

full7/2/23 Gift and Grief3c8b245d-285e-4124-8525-8e3bbffe3e0dSat, 01 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7/2/23 Gift and Grief Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Just one more thing that could go wrong. To protect one's heart is the safest way to live. But since we are made in God's image and likeness, we are made for love. Without love, we remain safe...but we remain incomprehensible to ourselves. To love is to be vulnerable...it is to risk. To receive the gift means we must be open to grief.Mass Readings from July 2, 2023:2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16aPsalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Matthew 10:37-42

Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Just one more thing that could go wrong. To protect one's heart is the safest way to live. But since we are made in God's image and likeness, we are made for love. Without love, we remain safe...but we remain incomprehensible to ourselves. To love is to be vulnerable...it is to risk. To receive the gift means we must be open to grief.Mass Readings from July 2, 2023:2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16aPsalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Matthew 10:37-42

full7/2/23 Gift and Grief0e07ccc1-ad11-4a85-8b70-7dd7255662d4Sat, 01 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7/2/23 Gift and Grief Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Just one more thing that could go wrong. To protect one's heart is the safest way to live. But since we are made in God's image and likeness, we are made for love. Without love, we remain safe...but we remain incomprehensible to ourselves. To love is to be vulnerable...it is to risk. To receive the gift means we must be open to grief.Mass Readings from July 2, 2023:2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16aPsalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Matthew 10:37-42

Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Just one more thing that could go wrong. To protect one's heart is the safest way to live. But since we are made in God's image and likeness, we are made for love. Without love, we remain safe...but we remain incomprehensible to ourselves. To love is to be vulnerable...it is to risk. To receive the gift means we must be open to grief.Mass Readings from July 2, 2023:2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16aPsalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Matthew 10:37-42

full7/2/23 Gift and Grief444d1c38-424a-4bd4-ad54-ec9ab4f4bbe8Sat, 01 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Inescapable God (2023) Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 182: The Inescapable God (2023)2741dc9a-a16e-40b4-8f32-592055c84216Sat, 01 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Inescapable God (2023) Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 182: The Inescapable God (2023)f3e0e672-16b7-4fc2-8723-8da2c7042892Sat, 01 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Inescapable God (2023) Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 182: The Inescapable God (2023)45b010d9-2867-4694-98f8-c58fb775b1ecSat, 01 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Inescapable God (2023) Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 182: The Inescapable God (2023)f1cfc591-d385-4db3-a127-0a5dd8742d4bSat, 01 Jul 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Signs of Bread and Wine Fr. Mike breaks down the various ways the Eucharist fulfills the sacrifices of bread and wine of the Old Covenant and explains why the Eucharist is central to God’s plan of salvation. We learn that the Eucharist is a pledge of God’s love for each one of us and a tangible reminder that Jesus is always with us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1333-1340. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike breaks down the various ways the Eucharist fulfills the sacrifices of bread and wine of the Old Covenant and explains why the Eucharist is central to God’s plan of salvation. We learn that the Eucharist is a pledge of God’s love for each one of us and a tangible reminder that Jesus is always with us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1333-1340. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 182: The Signs of Bread and Wine4509089d-d32e-4d1c-a2b6-eaad1e80fbf8Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrowing"Did I really wear this?" asked Rylee as she and her mother were sorting through a box of memories. Rylee held up a tiny knitted bonnet. "It's so small!"Mom smiled. "It's amazing how much babies grow, isn't it?" She picked up a pair of baby shoes. "You wore these when you were just starting to walk." Mom rubbed the soft leather. "Before long, you were running everywhere and ready for a larger pair of shoes."Rylee found a small scrapbook and opened it. "Look what you wrote here, Mom! It says, 'Rylee's drawings from ages three to six.'" She examined the pages. "I'm glad to see they got better each year! The more I grew, the better I drew." Rylee grinned at her mom. "I'm a poet and you didn't even know it!" Mom laughed and turned to another page in the book. "Look. Here's a list of questions you asked when you were in kindergarten."Rylee eagerly looked at the list. "Listen to these, Mom. 'Are clouds made out of cotton candy?' 'Is God everywhere all the time?' 'Why did Jesus have to die?'""All good questions," said Mom. "Do you know the answers now?""Sure," said Rylee. "I've learned a lot since kindergarten."Mom nodded. "Good. You grew physically and mentally, and you grew spiritually too. That's how it should be."Rylee thought for a moment. "I know I grew physically and mentally by eating food and going to school, but how did I grow spiritually? Just by going to church?""Church was a big part of it--the things you learned in Sunday school and from the pastor's sermons about Jesus and how much He loved you. Reading the Bible was also important, and so was prayer. God used all those things to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus and make you more like Him."Rylee held up the scrapbook. "It's like these drawings. The more I grew, the better I drew. And the more I, uh…" She laughed. "Oops! Guess I'm not a poet after all. I can't think of a rhyme for how I grew spiritually."Mom laughed too. "That's okay," she said. "You're still growing." -Sandra L. Ardoin

"Did I really wear this?" asked Rylee as she and her mother were sorting through a box of memories. Rylee held up a tiny knitted bonnet. "It's so small!"Mom smiled. "It's amazing how much babies grow, isn't it?" She picked up a pair of baby shoes. "You wore these when you were just starting to walk." Mom rubbed the soft leather. "Before long, you were running everywhere and ready for a larger pair of shoes."Rylee found a small scrapbook and opened it. "Look what you wrote here, Mom! It says, 'Rylee's drawings from ages three to six.'" She examined the pages. "I'm glad to see they got better each year! The more I grew, the better I drew." Rylee grinned at her mom. "I'm a poet and you didn't even know it!" Mom laughed and turned to another page in the book. "Look. Here's a list of questions you asked when you were in kindergarten."Rylee eagerly looked at the list. "Listen to these, Mom. 'Are clouds made out of cotton candy?' 'Is God everywhere all the time?' 'Why did Jesus have to die?'""All good questions," said Mom. "Do you know the answers now?""Sure," said Rylee. "I've learned a lot since kindergarten."Mom nodded. "Good. You grew physically and mentally, and you grew spiritually too. That's how it should be."Rylee thought for a moment. "I know I grew physically and mentally by eating food and going to school, but how did I grow spiritually? Just by going to church?""Church was a big part of it--the things you learned in Sunday school and from the pastor's sermons about Jesus and how much He loved you. Reading the Bible was also important, and so was prayer. God used all those things to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus and make you more like Him."Rylee held up the scrapbook. "It's like these drawings. The more I grew, the better I drew. And the more I, uh…" She laughed. "Oops! Guess I'm not a poet after all. I can't think of a rhyme for how I grew spiritually."Mom laughed too. "That's okay," she said. "You're still growing." -Sandra L. Ardoin

Growing96a85f63-10f5-44a3-aef7-88381c605ec7Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrowing"Did I really wear this?" asked Rylee as she and her mother were sorting through a box of memories. Rylee held up a tiny knitted bonnet. "It's so small!"Mom smiled. "It's amazing how much babies grow, isn't it?" She picked up a pair of baby shoes. "You wore these when you were just starting to walk." Mom rubbed the soft leather. "Before long, you were running everywhere and ready for a larger pair of shoes."Rylee found a small scrapbook and opened it. "Look what you wrote here, Mom! It says, 'Rylee's drawings from ages three to six.'" She examined the pages. "I'm glad to see they got better each year! The more I grew, the better I drew." Rylee grinned at her mom. "I'm a poet and you didn't even know it!" Mom laughed and turned to another page in the book. "Look. Here's a list of questions you asked when you were in kindergarten."Rylee eagerly looked at the list. "Listen to these, Mom. 'Are clouds made out of cotton candy?' 'Is God everywhere all the time?' 'Why did Jesus have to die?'""All good questions," said Mom. "Do you know the answers now?""Sure," said Rylee. "I've learned a lot since kindergarten."Mom nodded. "Good. You grew physically and mentally, and you grew spiritually too. That's how it should be."Rylee thought for a moment. "I know I grew physically and mentally by eating food and going to school, but how did I grow spiritually? Just by going to church?""Church was a big part of it--the things you learned in Sunday school and from the pastor's sermons about Jesus and how much He loved you. Reading the Bible was also important, and so was prayer. God used all those things to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus and make you more like Him."Rylee held up the scrapbook. "It's like these drawings. The more I grew, the better I drew. And the more I, uh…" She laughed. "Oops! Guess I'm not a poet after all. I can't think of a rhyme for how I grew spiritually."Mom laughed too. "That's okay," she said. "You're still growing." -Sandra L. Ardoin

"Did I really wear this?" asked Rylee as she and her mother were sorting through a box of memories. Rylee held up a tiny knitted bonnet. "It's so small!"Mom smiled. "It's amazing how much babies grow, isn't it?" She picked up a pair of baby shoes. "You wore these when you were just starting to walk." Mom rubbed the soft leather. "Before long, you were running everywhere and ready for a larger pair of shoes."Rylee found a small scrapbook and opened it. "Look what you wrote here, Mom! It says, 'Rylee's drawings from ages three to six.'" She examined the pages. "I'm glad to see they got better each year! The more I grew, the better I drew." Rylee grinned at her mom. "I'm a poet and you didn't even know it!" Mom laughed and turned to another page in the book. "Look. Here's a list of questions you asked when you were in kindergarten."Rylee eagerly looked at the list. "Listen to these, Mom. 'Are clouds made out of cotton candy?' 'Is God everywhere all the time?' 'Why did Jesus have to die?'""All good questions," said Mom. "Do you know the answers now?""Sure," said Rylee. "I've learned a lot since kindergarten."Mom nodded. "Good. You grew physically and mentally, and you grew spiritually too. That's how it should be."Rylee thought for a moment. "I know I grew physically and mentally by eating food and going to school, but how did I grow spiritually? Just by going to church?""Church was a big part of it--the things you learned in Sunday school and from the pastor's sermons about Jesus and how much He loved you. Reading the Bible was also important, and so was prayer. God used all those things to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus and make you more like Him."Rylee held up the scrapbook. "It's like these drawings. The more I grew, the better I drew. And the more I, uh…" She laughed. "Oops! Guess I'm not a poet after all. I can't think of a rhyme for how I grew spiritually."Mom laughed too. "That's okay," she said. "You're still growing." -Sandra L. Ardoin

Growinge1c7dbe5-9832-4a6b-929a-e763aece2761Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Signs of Bread and Wine Fr. Mike breaks down the various ways the Eucharist fulfills the sacrifices of bread and wine of the Old Covenant and explains why the Eucharist is central to God’s plan of salvation. We learn that the Eucharist is a pledge of God’s love for each one of us and a tangible reminder that Jesus is always with us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1333-1340. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike breaks down the various ways the Eucharist fulfills the sacrifices of bread and wine of the Old Covenant and explains why the Eucharist is central to God’s plan of salvation. We learn that the Eucharist is a pledge of God’s love for each one of us and a tangible reminder that Jesus is always with us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1333-1340. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 182: The Signs of Bread and Wine3e954d90-f09f-4cc3-ad11-af3f35e3d417Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 116 - The ONE Type Of Trauma You Cannot Heal From: Professor Steven PetersIn this moment, the psychiatrist and author of ‘The Chimp Paradox’, Professor Steve Peters, discusses how there are some early childhood traumas that simply can’t be erased. It is a commonly held belief that with enough therapy and time all traumas can be eventually be eradicated. However Professor Peters believes that it is critical we divide traumas between those you can tackle and others that you have to learn to live and deal with. If we don’t accept that there are some problems that can’t be solved it can actually cause more distress, not only to the people suffering the trauma but even to their therapists and partners. Listen to the full episode here -  https://g2ul0.app.link/xOA3BtDJ2Ab Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Professor Steven: https://chimpmanagement.com/professor-steve-peters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the psychiatrist and author of ‘The Chimp Paradox’, Professor Steve Peters, discusses how there are some early childhood traumas that simply can’t be erased. It is a commonly held belief that with enough therapy and time all traumas can be eventually be eradicated. However Professor Peters believes that it is critical we divide traumas between those you can tackle and others that you have to learn to live and deal with. If we don’t accept that there are some problems that can’t be solved it can actually cause more distress, not only to the people suffering the trauma but even to their therapists and partners. Listen to the full episode here -  https://g2ul0.app.link/xOA3BtDJ2Ab Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Professor Steven: https://chimpmanagement.com/professor-steve-peters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 116 - The ONE Type Of Trauma You Cannot Heal From: Professor Steven Peters14462161-2f92-4dc5-bb94-710b9958ea76Fri, 30 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000736https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2023) Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2023)1491eb08-9091-4688-836c-0a6926acea28Fri, 30 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2023) Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2023)4dcdbd44-a62b-4aad-bf1b-a1dff3727b1eFri, 30 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2023) Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2023)e282109a-efd3-4de6-993a-140cb597c32cFri, 30 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2023) Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2023)1bdd8f11-0264-4a2c-a3cb-719a04099f87Fri, 30 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: The Sacrament of the Eucharist The sacrament of the Eucharist has many different names, and &quot;each name evokes certain aspects of it.&quot; Fr. Mike explains the meaning behind this sacrament&#39;s various titles, including; thanksgiving to God, the Lord&#39;s Supper, Breaking of Bread, the Holy Sacrifice, Holy Mass, and others. All the names of this sacrament ultimately remind us that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It is the Son&#39;s great sacrifice to the Father and Jesus Christ himself. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1328-1332. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The sacrament of the Eucharist has many different names, and &quot;each name evokes certain aspects of it.&quot; Fr. Mike explains the meaning behind this sacrament&#39;s various titles, including; thanksgiving to God, the Lord&#39;s Supper, Breaking of Bread, the Holy Sacrifice, Holy Mass, and others. All the names of this sacrament ultimately remind us that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It is the Son&#39;s great sacrifice to the Father and Jesus Christ himself. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1328-1332. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 181: The Sacrament of the Eucharist12c7e488-14df-4b7e-b6ac-7d827b22df67Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Handful of Rice"I know we're supposed to share the good news of Jesus with people wherever we are, like Pastor Bowers said today," Braden told his mom. "But it's too hard to do that in my class at school.""Why do you say that?" asked Mom, scooping up some rice."Well, there are thirty kids in my class, and as far as I know, Flynn and I are the only Christians. What can just two of us do?" Braden broke off and sniffed appreciatively. "What's cooking?""Chicken curry," said Mom.Braden frowned. "I don't remember having it before. Do I like it?""I think you'll like it," said Mom. "Aunt Alicia and Uncle Jeff are coming over for lunch. We're having chicken curry and rice." She put rice in a pan and added water.Braden looked at the small grains that lay at the bottom of the pan. "That won't be enough rice to feed everybody!" he said. "Uncle Jeff eats lots, and I do too. I know I like rice." He was hungry and didn't want to run out of food. "It will be plenty," Mom assured him. "You'll see."When Mom called Braden to come in for lunch, he decided to check the rice. He lifted the lid of the pan and peeked inside. "Wow!" he said in surprise. "I knew rice swelled when it was cooked, but I didn't think it would make that much!" Braden eyed his mom suspiciously. "Did you add more rice after I went outside?"Mom smiled. "Of course not. A small amount of rice can feed quite a few people.""Yeah, I guess so!" said Braden. "It's like Jesus feeding all those people with five loaves of bread and two fish." "Not quite!" Mom said, laughing. "But I think you and Flynn can be like rice.""Like rice?" Braden repeated. "What do you mean?""A small amount of rice, after it's boiled, fills a whole pan," Mom explained. "Don't you think a couple of Christians, filled and boiling over with the Holy Spirit, can reach out to a whole classroom of kids who need to know Jesus loves them?""Oh," said Braden. He smiled. "Yeah, I guess they could." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"I know we're supposed to share the good news of Jesus with people wherever we are, like Pastor Bowers said today," Braden told his mom. "But it's too hard to do that in my class at school.""Why do you say that?" asked Mom, scooping up some rice."Well, there are thirty kids in my class, and as far as I know, Flynn and I are the only Christians. What can just two of us do?" Braden broke off and sniffed appreciatively. "What's cooking?""Chicken curry," said Mom.Braden frowned. "I don't remember having it before. Do I like it?""I think you'll like it," said Mom. "Aunt Alicia and Uncle Jeff are coming over for lunch. We're having chicken curry and rice." She put rice in a pan and added water.Braden looked at the small grains that lay at the bottom of the pan. "That won't be enough rice to feed everybody!" he said. "Uncle Jeff eats lots, and I do too. I know I like rice." He was hungry and didn't want to run out of food. "It will be plenty," Mom assured him. "You'll see."When Mom called Braden to come in for lunch, he decided to check the rice. He lifted the lid of the pan and peeked inside. "Wow!" he said in surprise. "I knew rice swelled when it was cooked, but I didn't think it would make that much!" Braden eyed his mom suspiciously. "Did you add more rice after I went outside?"Mom smiled. "Of course not. A small amount of rice can feed quite a few people.""Yeah, I guess so!" said Braden. "It's like Jesus feeding all those people with five loaves of bread and two fish." "Not quite!" Mom said, laughing. "But I think you and Flynn can be like rice.""Like rice?" Braden repeated. "What do you mean?""A small amount of rice, after it's boiled, fills a whole pan," Mom explained. "Don't you think a couple of Christians, filled and boiling over with the Holy Spirit, can reach out to a whole classroom of kids who need to know Jesus loves them?""Oh," said Braden. He smiled. "Yeah, I guess they could." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

A Handful of Rice8e0f7d80-e6da-4066-acf6-4614a1d7bfffFri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Handful of Rice"I know we're supposed to share the good news of Jesus with people wherever we are, like Pastor Bowers said today," Braden told his mom. "But it's too hard to do that in my class at school.""Why do you say that?" asked Mom, scooping up some rice."Well, there are thirty kids in my class, and as far as I know, Flynn and I are the only Christians. What can just two of us do?" Braden broke off and sniffed appreciatively. "What's cooking?""Chicken curry," said Mom.Braden frowned. "I don't remember having it before. Do I like it?""I think you'll like it," said Mom. "Aunt Alicia and Uncle Jeff are coming over for lunch. We're having chicken curry and rice." She put rice in a pan and added water.Braden looked at the small grains that lay at the bottom of the pan. "That won't be enough rice to feed everybody!" he said. "Uncle Jeff eats lots, and I do too. I know I like rice." He was hungry and didn't want to run out of food. "It will be plenty," Mom assured him. "You'll see."When Mom called Braden to come in for lunch, he decided to check the rice. He lifted the lid of the pan and peeked inside. "Wow!" he said in surprise. "I knew rice swelled when it was cooked, but I didn't think it would make that much!" Braden eyed his mom suspiciously. "Did you add more rice after I went outside?"Mom smiled. "Of course not. A small amount of rice can feed quite a few people.""Yeah, I guess so!" said Braden. "It's like Jesus feeding all those people with five loaves of bread and two fish." "Not quite!" Mom said, laughing. "But I think you and Flynn can be like rice.""Like rice?" Braden repeated. "What do you mean?""A small amount of rice, after it's boiled, fills a whole pan," Mom explained. "Don't you think a couple of Christians, filled and boiling over with the Holy Spirit, can reach out to a whole classroom of kids who need to know Jesus loves them?""Oh," said Braden. He smiled. "Yeah, I guess they could." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"I know we're supposed to share the good news of Jesus with people wherever we are, like Pastor Bowers said today," Braden told his mom. "But it's too hard to do that in my class at school.""Why do you say that?" asked Mom, scooping up some rice."Well, there are thirty kids in my class, and as far as I know, Flynn and I are the only Christians. What can just two of us do?" Braden broke off and sniffed appreciatively. "What's cooking?""Chicken curry," said Mom.Braden frowned. "I don't remember having it before. Do I like it?""I think you'll like it," said Mom. "Aunt Alicia and Uncle Jeff are coming over for lunch. We're having chicken curry and rice." She put rice in a pan and added water.Braden looked at the small grains that lay at the bottom of the pan. "That won't be enough rice to feed everybody!" he said. "Uncle Jeff eats lots, and I do too. I know I like rice." He was hungry and didn't want to run out of food. "It will be plenty," Mom assured him. "You'll see."When Mom called Braden to come in for lunch, he decided to check the rice. He lifted the lid of the pan and peeked inside. "Wow!" he said in surprise. "I knew rice swelled when it was cooked, but I didn't think it would make that much!" Braden eyed his mom suspiciously. "Did you add more rice after I went outside?"Mom smiled. "Of course not. A small amount of rice can feed quite a few people.""Yeah, I guess so!" said Braden. "It's like Jesus feeding all those people with five loaves of bread and two fish." "Not quite!" Mom said, laughing. "But I think you and Flynn can be like rice.""Like rice?" Braden repeated. "What do you mean?""A small amount of rice, after it's boiled, fills a whole pan," Mom explained. "Don't you think a couple of Christians, filled and boiling over with the Holy Spirit, can reach out to a whole classroom of kids who need to know Jesus loves them?""Oh," said Braden. He smiled. "Yeah, I guess they could." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

A Handful of Rice0a381189-c244-4d8f-ada2-24bf082115e5Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: The Sacrament of the Eucharist The sacrament of the Eucharist has many different names, and &quot;each name evokes certain aspects of it.&quot; Fr. Mike explains the meaning behind this sacrament&#39;s various titles, including; thanksgiving to God, the Lord&#39;s Supper, Breaking of Bread, the Holy Sacrifice, Holy Mass, and others. All the names of this sacrament ultimately remind us that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It is the Son&#39;s great sacrifice to the Father and Jesus Christ himself. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1328-1332. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The sacrament of the Eucharist has many different names, and &quot;each name evokes certain aspects of it.&quot; Fr. Mike explains the meaning behind this sacrament&#39;s various titles, including; thanksgiving to God, the Lord&#39;s Supper, Breaking of Bread, the Holy Sacrifice, Holy Mass, and others. All the names of this sacrament ultimately remind us that the Eucharist is both a noun and a verb. It is the Son&#39;s great sacrifice to the Father and Jesus Christ himself. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1328-1332. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 181: The Sacrament of the Eucharist7d2d2290-69b9-45f8-b8d1-852ab57f1273Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike’s Prayer for Beginners Whether you&#39;re cultivating a life of prayer with Jesus for the first time or you&#39;re trying to reignite that fire in your soul, the breadth of prayer advice can be dizzyingly overwhelming. If you&#39;re open to it, today, Fr. Mike has one more prayer to try out: T-A-R. Tell the Lord what&#39;s on your heart Ask him for what you need Rely on the Lord to answer your prayer It might seem simple, but it might change your prayer life forever.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Whether you&#39;re cultivating a life of prayer with Jesus for the first time or you&#39;re trying to reignite that fire in your soul, the breadth of prayer advice can be dizzyingly overwhelming. If you&#39;re open to it, today, Fr. Mike has one more prayer to try out: T-A-R. Tell the Lord what&#39;s on your heart Ask him for what you need Rely on the Lord to answer your prayer It might seem simple, but it might change your prayer life forever.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike’s Prayer for Beginners5213b87e-2e0c-47fb-aa8d-db6437b85129Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike’s Prayer for Beginners Whether you&#39;re cultivating a life of prayer with Jesus for the first time or you&#39;re trying to reignite that fire in your soul, the breadth of prayer advice can be dizzyingly overwhelming. If you&#39;re open to it, today, Fr. Mike has one more prayer to try out: T-A-R. Tell the Lord what&#39;s on your heart Ask him for what you need Rely on the Lord to answer your prayer It might seem simple, but it might change your prayer life forever.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Whether you&#39;re cultivating a life of prayer with Jesus for the first time or you&#39;re trying to reignite that fire in your soul, the breadth of prayer advice can be dizzyingly overwhelming. If you&#39;re open to it, today, Fr. Mike has one more prayer to try out: T-A-R. Tell the Lord what&#39;s on your heart Ask him for what you need Rely on the Lord to answer your prayer It might seem simple, but it might change your prayer life forever.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike’s Prayer for Beginners745e7958-73f3-4e3a-a6ce-b211c11f1b49Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#821 - Psalms 81 – Sing for JoyThis episode is part 61 in a study of the book of Psalms. The people of God are encouraged to sing for joy. Is that what God intends his relationship with us to be like? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 61 in a study of the book of Psalms. The people of God are encouraged to sing for joy. Is that what God intends his relationship with us to be like? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#821 - Psalms 81 – Sing for Joy839e2ce3-bac0-4dfd-9f87-1e7383ccc8d0Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:30:00 +0000544https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReasons You Don't Know How To FeastIn today's episode, Sam and John discuss how our lives are marked by affluence, abundance, excess, and convenience and how this presents a very unique challenge to fasting, but even more so, a challenge to feasting. In one sense, feasting has a higher place in the Church than fasting, yet we very often never discuss this. How do we feast correctly? What are the practices we need to truly experience feasting so as to live more abundantly? We unpack all of this today. 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible sessions to help you strategically become a better man - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Sam and John discuss how our lives are marked by affluence, abundance, excess, and convenience and how this presents a very unique challenge to fasting, but even more so, a challenge to feasting. In one sense, feasting has a higher place in the Church than fasting, yet we very often never discuss this. How do we feast correctly? What are the practices we need to truly experience feasting so as to live more abundantly? We unpack all of this today. 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible sessions to help you strategically become a better man - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullReasons You Don't Know How To Feast95965ff2-bf7f-4d9e-9f08-cc9fb92e467dThu, 29 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +00002390https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRussell Brand FINALLY Opens Up: Escaping A Lifetime Of Anxiety, Addiction & Finding Love! Russell began his career in stand up comedy, gaining recognition at the ‘Hackney Empire New Act of the Year’ in 2000. In the same year he became a video journalist for MTV. In 2004, Russell achieved his break as a presenter for ‘Big Brother’s Big Mouth’, and reached worldwide fame in the 2008 film, ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’. Since then he has appeared in the films, ‘Get Him To The Greek’, ‘Despicable Me’, and ‘Arthur’. He has also released the best-selling books, ‘My Booky Wook’, ‘Booky Wook 2’, ‘Recovery’, ‘Revolution’, and ‘Mentors’. In 2014, he launched his political-comedy web series The Trews, followed by the ‘Under the Skin with Russell Brand’ podcast in 2017. His show ‘Stay Free with Russell Brand’ broadcasts daily on Rumble. Follow Russell: Instagram - https://bit.ly/44lf0gr Twitter - https://bit.ly/3Pvt1Eh TikTok - https://bit.ly/44lCNwR YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Pt4Hmq Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russell began his career in stand up comedy, gaining recognition at the ‘Hackney Empire New Act of the Year’ in 2000. In the same year he became a video journalist for MTV. In 2004, Russell achieved his break as a presenter for ‘Big Brother’s Big Mouth’, and reached worldwide fame in the 2008 film, ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’. Since then he has appeared in the films, ‘Get Him To The Greek’, ‘Despicable Me’, and ‘Arthur’. He has also released the best-selling books, ‘My Booky Wook’, ‘Booky Wook 2’, ‘Recovery’, ‘Revolution’, and ‘Mentors’. In 2014, he launched his political-comedy web series The Trews, followed by the ‘Under the Skin with Russell Brand’ podcast in 2017. His show ‘Stay Free with Russell Brand’ broadcasts daily on Rumble. Follow Russell: Instagram - https://bit.ly/44lf0gr Twitter - https://bit.ly/3Pvt1Eh TikTok - https://bit.ly/44lCNwR YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Pt4Hmq Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRussell Brand FINALLY Opens Up: Escaping A Lifetime Of Anxiety, Addiction & Finding Love! c9a4083c-62e5-4951-8b51-71eac1ede26dThu, 29 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +00006309https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: Giving Time to God (2023) As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 180: Giving Time to God (2023)29f71e54-dc78-4bfd-b1f6-3a9944f79f65Thu, 29 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: Giving Time to God (2023) As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 180: Giving Time to God (2023)d6f4c608-f6db-44a7-a0e2-257dc534ed4fThu, 29 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: Giving Time to God (2023) As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 180: Giving Time to God (2023)09b7737e-a556-4e6f-add0-8f4c3a84a7a2Thu, 29 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: Giving Time to God (2023) As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 180: Giving Time to God (2023)f4cde7c8-9e4d-4a20-a1a2-e8ed3fbe1b89Thu, 29 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: The Source and Summit The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” Today, we begin our journey into the mystery of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Eucharist is particularly unique in relation to the other sacraments because it unites us to the heavenly liturgy and draws us into communion with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1322-1327. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” Today, we begin our journey into the mystery of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Eucharist is particularly unique in relation to the other sacraments because it unites us to the heavenly liturgy and draws us into communion with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1322-1327. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 180: The Source and Summitd13d2fed-4b75-454b-9834-bb4f94745b56Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdventures and Angry WordsKaylee and Jackson were best friends. Every day of summer vacation, they were in Kaylee's backyard, where there was lots of space to play. They liked to pretend they were adventurers searching the woods for buried treasure and keeping records of their travels. One afternoon they were in the backyard as usual, tracing leaves in the notebooks they called their "field journals." They sat in the grass, talking about their adventures.Kaylee picked up Jackson's binoculars from the grass and looked through them. "There's a flock of birds flying toward us! What should we do, Jackson?" she exclaimed."Hey, those are my binoculars," Jackson said. "Can I please have them back? You didn't ask to play with them."Kaylee frowned. "You weren't playing with them. I just wanted to try them for a minute. It's not a big deal.""They were a gift, and I don't want them to break."Kaylee dropped the binoculars. "Well, can I look at them now?"Jackson shook his head and inspected his binoculars. "You just dropped them! That's not a nice way to treat other people's stuff, Kaylee.""I wasn't going to break them!" Kaylee exclaimed. She glared at Jackson. "Maybe we should stop playing if you're so worried about me breaking your stuff.""Yeah, I think we should." Jackson crossed his arms and walked toward his house next door. Left alone in the grass, Kaylee started to replay her words in her head. What she had said to Jackson hadn't been very nice. She shouldn't have touched his binoculars without his permission. They didn't belong to her, and she didn't think she would like it if somebody did that with her things.Kaylee walked to Jackson's backyard. He was sitting on the swing set looking sad. She sat down beside him. "Jackson, I'm sorry for messing with your binoculars. I should've asked your permission to use them and not argued when you said no. I wasn't speaking loving words like Jesus, but I want to do better now."Jackson smiled at Kaylee. "Thank you. I accept your apology."Kaylee nudged Jackson with her elbow. "Do you want to come over and keep playing? I promise I'll be nicer this time."Jackson nodded. "You bet I do!" -Reagan Motsinger

Kaylee and Jackson were best friends. Every day of summer vacation, they were in Kaylee's backyard, where there was lots of space to play. They liked to pretend they were adventurers searching the woods for buried treasure and keeping records of their travels. One afternoon they were in the backyard as usual, tracing leaves in the notebooks they called their "field journals." They sat in the grass, talking about their adventures.Kaylee picked up Jackson's binoculars from the grass and looked through them. "There's a flock of birds flying toward us! What should we do, Jackson?" she exclaimed."Hey, those are my binoculars," Jackson said. "Can I please have them back? You didn't ask to play with them."Kaylee frowned. "You weren't playing with them. I just wanted to try them for a minute. It's not a big deal.""They were a gift, and I don't want them to break."Kaylee dropped the binoculars. "Well, can I look at them now?"Jackson shook his head and inspected his binoculars. "You just dropped them! That's not a nice way to treat other people's stuff, Kaylee.""I wasn't going to break them!" Kaylee exclaimed. She glared at Jackson. "Maybe we should stop playing if you're so worried about me breaking your stuff.""Yeah, I think we should." Jackson crossed his arms and walked toward his house next door. Left alone in the grass, Kaylee started to replay her words in her head. What she had said to Jackson hadn't been very nice. She shouldn't have touched his binoculars without his permission. They didn't belong to her, and she didn't think she would like it if somebody did that with her things.Kaylee walked to Jackson's backyard. He was sitting on the swing set looking sad. She sat down beside him. "Jackson, I'm sorry for messing with your binoculars. I should've asked your permission to use them and not argued when you said no. I wasn't speaking loving words like Jesus, but I want to do better now."Jackson smiled at Kaylee. "Thank you. I accept your apology."Kaylee nudged Jackson with her elbow. "Do you want to come over and keep playing? I promise I'll be nicer this time."Jackson nodded. "You bet I do!" -Reagan Motsinger

Adventures and Angry Wordsd434959d-7396-490b-bd28-08ffca7518cbThu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdventures and Angry WordsKaylee and Jackson were best friends. Every day of summer vacation, they were in Kaylee's backyard, where there was lots of space to play. They liked to pretend they were adventurers searching the woods for buried treasure and keeping records of their travels. One afternoon they were in the backyard as usual, tracing leaves in the notebooks they called their "field journals." They sat in the grass, talking about their adventures.Kaylee picked up Jackson's binoculars from the grass and looked through them. "There's a flock of birds flying toward us! What should we do, Jackson?" she exclaimed."Hey, those are my binoculars," Jackson said. "Can I please have them back? You didn't ask to play with them."Kaylee frowned. "You weren't playing with them. I just wanted to try them for a minute. It's not a big deal.""They were a gift, and I don't want them to break."Kaylee dropped the binoculars. "Well, can I look at them now?"Jackson shook his head and inspected his binoculars. "You just dropped them! That's not a nice way to treat other people's stuff, Kaylee.""I wasn't going to break them!" Kaylee exclaimed. She glared at Jackson. "Maybe we should stop playing if you're so worried about me breaking your stuff.""Yeah, I think we should." Jackson crossed his arms and walked toward his house next door. Left alone in the grass, Kaylee started to replay her words in her head. What she had said to Jackson hadn't been very nice. She shouldn't have touched his binoculars without his permission. They didn't belong to her, and she didn't think she would like it if somebody did that with her things.Kaylee walked to Jackson's backyard. He was sitting on the swing set looking sad. She sat down beside him. "Jackson, I'm sorry for messing with your binoculars. I should've asked your permission to use them and not argued when you said no. I wasn't speaking loving words like Jesus, but I want to do better now."Jackson smiled at Kaylee. "Thank you. I accept your apology."Kaylee nudged Jackson with her elbow. "Do you want to come over and keep playing? I promise I'll be nicer this time."Jackson nodded. "You bet I do!" -Reagan Motsinger

Kaylee and Jackson were best friends. Every day of summer vacation, they were in Kaylee's backyard, where there was lots of space to play. They liked to pretend they were adventurers searching the woods for buried treasure and keeping records of their travels. One afternoon they were in the backyard as usual, tracing leaves in the notebooks they called their "field journals." They sat in the grass, talking about their adventures.Kaylee picked up Jackson's binoculars from the grass and looked through them. "There's a flock of birds flying toward us! What should we do, Jackson?" she exclaimed."Hey, those are my binoculars," Jackson said. "Can I please have them back? You didn't ask to play with them."Kaylee frowned. "You weren't playing with them. I just wanted to try them for a minute. It's not a big deal.""They were a gift, and I don't want them to break."Kaylee dropped the binoculars. "Well, can I look at them now?"Jackson shook his head and inspected his binoculars. "You just dropped them! That's not a nice way to treat other people's stuff, Kaylee.""I wasn't going to break them!" Kaylee exclaimed. She glared at Jackson. "Maybe we should stop playing if you're so worried about me breaking your stuff.""Yeah, I think we should." Jackson crossed his arms and walked toward his house next door. Left alone in the grass, Kaylee started to replay her words in her head. What she had said to Jackson hadn't been very nice. She shouldn't have touched his binoculars without his permission. They didn't belong to her, and she didn't think she would like it if somebody did that with her things.Kaylee walked to Jackson's backyard. He was sitting on the swing set looking sad. She sat down beside him. "Jackson, I'm sorry for messing with your binoculars. I should've asked your permission to use them and not argued when you said no. I wasn't speaking loving words like Jesus, but I want to do better now."Jackson smiled at Kaylee. "Thank you. I accept your apology."Kaylee nudged Jackson with her elbow. "Do you want to come over and keep playing? I promise I'll be nicer this time."Jackson nodded. "You bet I do!" -Reagan Motsinger

Adventures and Angry Wordse5b038d6-6648-4f88-8912-5108a9ce376eThu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: The Source and Summit The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” Today, we begin our journey into the mystery of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Eucharist is particularly unique in relation to the other sacraments because it unites us to the heavenly liturgy and draws us into communion with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1322-1327. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” Today, we begin our journey into the mystery of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the Eucharist is particularly unique in relation to the other sacraments because it unites us to the heavenly liturgy and draws us into communion with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1322-1327. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 180: The Source and Summitb398e227-7c5a-4564-a7a0-fde69696e041Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#491 The Ethical Dilemma of Transhumanism - Fr. Tad PacholczykHaving failed at humanism, secular modernity now moves on to trans-humanism. Father Tad Pacholczyk, director of Education for the National Catholic Bioethics Center explains transhumanism&#8217;s ethical problems. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and in the area of bioethics, in the area of biological technologies and the integrating of our own biology with other kinds of technology, things are moving fast and are likely to start moving faster. That&#8217;s just how…

Having failed at humanism, secular modernity now moves on to trans-humanism. Father Tad Pacholczyk, director of Education for the National Catholic Bioethics Center explains transhumanism&#8217;s ethical problems. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and in the area of bioethics, in the area of biological technologies and the integrating of our own biology with other kinds of technology, things are moving fast and are likely to start moving faster. That&#8217;s just how…

#491 The Ethical Dilemma of Transhumanism - Fr. Tad Pacholczyk8c96e702-bf4c-4d50-8e2b-ec85098dc18eWed, 28 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#289: God's Love Never Changes; Solomon XIII1 Kings 14:20-31, 1 Kings 15: 1-15, &amp;  Psalm 136: 1-4 Out of respect for each families ages and stages of life, I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures yourself to see what’s appropriate for your family.  The Solomon episodes also build upon themselves so please go back and listen to ones you may have missed. Today we went through a little bit of a family tree as we followed the kings. We find that most of these kings follow in their father&#39;s footsteps and do not follow God. Nevertheless we hear that God does not withdraw His love and is faithful. He kept Jerusalem safe, sticking to His promise we heard Him give David many episode ago. The kids are reminded that God&#39;s love never changes. We see this evidence as we hear today&#39;s events and read Psalm 136. We have 1 more episode in our Solomon series. The kids have done great listening along!!!! Make sure to click subscribe or follow so you don&#39;t miss it. Please join me in helping with the hunger crisis in Somalia. For just $12, you can help feed a family for an entire month! Click the link to do so: ⁠https://worldconcern.org/kbs⁠ To connect with me or search the episodes by scripture or topic simply click here: ⁠https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 14:20-31, 1 Kings 15: 1-15, &amp;  Psalm 136: 1-4 Out of respect for each families ages and stages of life, I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures yourself to see what’s appropriate for your family.  The Solomon episodes also build upon themselves so please go back and listen to ones you may have missed. Today we went through a little bit of a family tree as we followed the kings. We find that most of these kings follow in their father&#39;s footsteps and do not follow God. Nevertheless we hear that God does not withdraw His love and is faithful. He kept Jerusalem safe, sticking to His promise we heard Him give David many episode ago. The kids are reminded that God&#39;s love never changes. We see this evidence as we hear today&#39;s events and read Psalm 136. We have 1 more episode in our Solomon series. The kids have done great listening along!!!! Make sure to click subscribe or follow so you don&#39;t miss it. Please join me in helping with the hunger crisis in Somalia. For just $12, you can help feed a family for an entire month! Click the link to do so: ⁠https://worldconcern.org/kbs⁠ To connect with me or search the episodes by scripture or topic simply click here: ⁠https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#289: God's Love Never Changes; Solomon XIII1d085024-22f2-4092-be10-71b0db11006dWed, 28 Jun 2023 10:00:34 +0000702https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2023) Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2023)c0ece8dc-8359-4657-8942-389cba085fc7Wed, 28 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2023) Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2023)eac3ba1b-269f-4b44-a14d-275ee89c75c5Wed, 28 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2023) Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2023)6aae9c7a-7e78-43d3-accf-8d6bff65c4b4Wed, 28 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2023) Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2023)e9c6485e-d026-42d6-bf55-b64c38eb3653Wed, 28 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Summary of Confirmation Together, with Fr. Mike, we have arrived at the conclusion and nugget day for the section on the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike reiterates the idea that, “What God has done in me cannot stop with me.” We receive God’s gifts at Confirmation, and it is now up to us to use these gifts. He also emphasizes the importance of having the desire for the sacrament of Confirmation when the sacrament is received. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1315-1321. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we have arrived at the conclusion and nugget day for the section on the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike reiterates the idea that, “What God has done in me cannot stop with me.” We receive God’s gifts at Confirmation, and it is now up to us to use these gifts. He also emphasizes the importance of having the desire for the sacrament of Confirmation when the sacrament is received. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1315-1321. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 179: Summary of Confirmation2ec4d0e1-f5ea-44fa-a6e0-614404704660Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHouse Repairs"Caleb, could you hand me that wrench?" Dad was sprawled out under the kitchen sink, attempting to replace a seal that was broken. Caleb grabbed the wrench and handed it to his dad. "Okay, let's see if this new seal works," said Dad. "Turn on the dishwasher."Caleb turned on the dishwasher, and they waited to see if it was going to leak. When it didn't, Caleb cheered. "Success!"Dad nodded his approval. "Let's go ahead and change out the air conditioner filters too while we're at it."Dad grabbed the tool bag, and Caleb grabbed the filters. He liked helping his dad fix things around the house."Hand me the screwdriver," Dad said."Can I do it?" Caleb asked.Dad smiled and nodded. "Sure!"Caleb took the screwdriver and removed both screws. After he helped Dad change out the filter, Caleb fastened the screws back in and they went on to the next filter.By the end of the day, they had fixed the leak in the kitchen, changed out both air conditioner filters, and nailed down a couple new boards on the deck steps."Thanks for all your help today, Caleb," Dad said at dinner that night."I sure am glad I'm able to use the dishwasher again," Mom added.Dad smiled. "Fixing all the things around the house today got me thinking about how God fixed our sin problem.""What do you mean, Dad?" Caleb asked."Well, sin separates us from God, but God loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, as a sacrifice for our sins. He made a way for us to be able to have a relationship with Him and have eternal life. We fix things around the house with tools, and God fixes our sin problem through Jesus. When we trust Him as our Savior, He gets rid of our sin and fixes our hearts, and then He invites us to help Him in the work He's doing to fix our broken world. One day He will make everything new, and we'll live with Him forever in a world free from sin and death." "Wow, I can't wait for that!" Caleb grinned. "But at least for now we can enjoy living with a dishwasher that doesn't leak!" -Lisa Fuller

"Caleb, could you hand me that wrench?" Dad was sprawled out under the kitchen sink, attempting to replace a seal that was broken. Caleb grabbed the wrench and handed it to his dad. "Okay, let's see if this new seal works," said Dad. "Turn on the dishwasher."Caleb turned on the dishwasher, and they waited to see if it was going to leak. When it didn't, Caleb cheered. "Success!"Dad nodded his approval. "Let's go ahead and change out the air conditioner filters too while we're at it."Dad grabbed the tool bag, and Caleb grabbed the filters. He liked helping his dad fix things around the house."Hand me the screwdriver," Dad said."Can I do it?" Caleb asked.Dad smiled and nodded. "Sure!"Caleb took the screwdriver and removed both screws. After he helped Dad change out the filter, Caleb fastened the screws back in and they went on to the next filter.By the end of the day, they had fixed the leak in the kitchen, changed out both air conditioner filters, and nailed down a couple new boards on the deck steps."Thanks for all your help today, Caleb," Dad said at dinner that night."I sure am glad I'm able to use the dishwasher again," Mom added.Dad smiled. "Fixing all the things around the house today got me thinking about how God fixed our sin problem.""What do you mean, Dad?" Caleb asked."Well, sin separates us from God, but God loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, as a sacrifice for our sins. He made a way for us to be able to have a relationship with Him and have eternal life. We fix things around the house with tools, and God fixes our sin problem through Jesus. When we trust Him as our Savior, He gets rid of our sin and fixes our hearts, and then He invites us to help Him in the work He's doing to fix our broken world. One day He will make everything new, and we'll live with Him forever in a world free from sin and death." "Wow, I can't wait for that!" Caleb grinned. "But at least for now we can enjoy living with a dishwasher that doesn't leak!" -Lisa Fuller

House Repairsf5aa9081-8627-4f2a-b84b-47d89a42ba98Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHouse Repairs"Caleb, could you hand me that wrench?" Dad was sprawled out under the kitchen sink, attempting to replace a seal that was broken. Caleb grabbed the wrench and handed it to his dad. "Okay, let's see if this new seal works," said Dad. "Turn on the dishwasher."Caleb turned on the dishwasher, and they waited to see if it was going to leak. When it didn't, Caleb cheered. "Success!"Dad nodded his approval. "Let's go ahead and change out the air conditioner filters too while we're at it."Dad grabbed the tool bag, and Caleb grabbed the filters. He liked helping his dad fix things around the house."Hand me the screwdriver," Dad said."Can I do it?" Caleb asked.Dad smiled and nodded. "Sure!"Caleb took the screwdriver and removed both screws. After he helped Dad change out the filter, Caleb fastened the screws back in and they went on to the next filter.By the end of the day, they had fixed the leak in the kitchen, changed out both air conditioner filters, and nailed down a couple new boards on the deck steps."Thanks for all your help today, Caleb," Dad said at dinner that night."I sure am glad I'm able to use the dishwasher again," Mom added.Dad smiled. "Fixing all the things around the house today got me thinking about how God fixed our sin problem.""What do you mean, Dad?" Caleb asked."Well, sin separates us from God, but God loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, as a sacrifice for our sins. He made a way for us to be able to have a relationship with Him and have eternal life. We fix things around the house with tools, and God fixes our sin problem through Jesus. When we trust Him as our Savior, He gets rid of our sin and fixes our hearts, and then He invites us to help Him in the work He's doing to fix our broken world. One day He will make everything new, and we'll live with Him forever in a world free from sin and death." "Wow, I can't wait for that!" Caleb grinned. "But at least for now we can enjoy living with a dishwasher that doesn't leak!" -Lisa Fuller

"Caleb, could you hand me that wrench?" Dad was sprawled out under the kitchen sink, attempting to replace a seal that was broken. Caleb grabbed the wrench and handed it to his dad. "Okay, let's see if this new seal works," said Dad. "Turn on the dishwasher."Caleb turned on the dishwasher, and they waited to see if it was going to leak. When it didn't, Caleb cheered. "Success!"Dad nodded his approval. "Let's go ahead and change out the air conditioner filters too while we're at it."Dad grabbed the tool bag, and Caleb grabbed the filters. He liked helping his dad fix things around the house."Hand me the screwdriver," Dad said."Can I do it?" Caleb asked.Dad smiled and nodded. "Sure!"Caleb took the screwdriver and removed both screws. After he helped Dad change out the filter, Caleb fastened the screws back in and they went on to the next filter.By the end of the day, they had fixed the leak in the kitchen, changed out both air conditioner filters, and nailed down a couple new boards on the deck steps."Thanks for all your help today, Caleb," Dad said at dinner that night."I sure am glad I'm able to use the dishwasher again," Mom added.Dad smiled. "Fixing all the things around the house today got me thinking about how God fixed our sin problem.""What do you mean, Dad?" Caleb asked."Well, sin separates us from God, but God loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, as a sacrifice for our sins. He made a way for us to be able to have a relationship with Him and have eternal life. We fix things around the house with tools, and God fixes our sin problem through Jesus. When we trust Him as our Savior, He gets rid of our sin and fixes our hearts, and then He invites us to help Him in the work He's doing to fix our broken world. One day He will make everything new, and we'll live with Him forever in a world free from sin and death." "Wow, I can't wait for that!" Caleb grinned. "But at least for now we can enjoy living with a dishwasher that doesn't leak!" -Lisa Fuller

House Repairs1d198b85-499e-4ff5-9cac-53f20066574cWed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Summary of Confirmation Together, with Fr. Mike, we have arrived at the conclusion and nugget day for the section on the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike reiterates the idea that, “What God has done in me cannot stop with me.” We receive God’s gifts at Confirmation, and it is now up to us to use these gifts. He also emphasizes the importance of having the desire for the sacrament of Confirmation when the sacrament is received. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1315-1321. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we have arrived at the conclusion and nugget day for the section on the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike reiterates the idea that, “What God has done in me cannot stop with me.” We receive God’s gifts at Confirmation, and it is now up to us to use these gifts. He also emphasizes the importance of having the desire for the sacrament of Confirmation when the sacrament is received. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1315-1321. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 179: Summary of Confirmation38134f91-66ef-4583-8701-13552c94bffcWed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Called Back (2023) Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 178: Called Back (2023)141a0f93-e333-4011-a89e-39039da0914fTue, 27 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Called Back (2023) Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 178: Called Back (2023)b19b4545-8234-4add-ac52-2a08a15534d6Tue, 27 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Called Back (2023) Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 178: Called Back (2023)bb7d6586-c302-4e13-a004-4a3adb6daa3aTue, 27 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Called Back (2023) Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 178: Called Back (2023)7eb38970-004d-4174-9b8f-802a87b1d501Tue, 27 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Who Receives Confirmation We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically both who should receive Confirmation and who can act as the minister of the sacrament. Fr. Mike reiterates that every baptized person, not yet confirmed, should receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Without Confirmation, Christian initiation remains incomplete. He also emphasizes the importance of choosing someone who can help you grow in the Faith as a sponsor. Fr. Mike concludes with an examination of who the minister of Confirmation is, and how its minister ties us to the apostolic succession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1306-1314. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically both who should receive Confirmation and who can act as the minister of the sacrament. Fr. Mike reiterates that every baptized person, not yet confirmed, should receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Without Confirmation, Christian initiation remains incomplete. He also emphasizes the importance of choosing someone who can help you grow in the Faith as a sponsor. Fr. Mike concludes with an examination of who the minister of Confirmation is, and how its minister ties us to the apostolic succession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1306-1314. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 178: Who Receives Confirmation35f0ddb7-831c-4ac3-8a86-6b5111169885Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHelping Hands"Hey, Laura, wait up!" Laura turned at the door of her classroom at church and saw Anissa hurrying down the hall toward her. "You have nursery duty with me today, don't you?" asked Anissa. "Let's go."Laura dropped her gaze. "Um, actually, Jessie is going to take my place."Anissa's forehead creased in a frown. "Why? You and I always work in the nursery together. Why aren't you helping today?""Well, I, uh…" Laura squirmed uncomfortably. "I just don't feel like helping in the nursery anymore."Anissa eyed her suspiciously. "Laura, I've never met anyone in my whole life who likes babies more than you do. Something's going on. What is it?"Laura sighed. She knew it was no use trying to hide the real reason she had decided to quit working in the nursery. "Well, it's just…kids have so many contagious illnesses, and I don't want to come down with them myself. There's always somebody with a cold or something. The day after I was in the nursery last month, the Jamisons' baby came down with chicken pox! And now…well, there's the Wilsons' adopted baby who is HIV positive.""So that's it!" Anissa was silent for a moment before she spoke again. "Laura, the nursery staff uses special safety precautions with little Peter. Mrs. Snyder can talk to you about it some more if you have any questions, but you don't have to be afraid to hold Peter or play with him. He needs our love and care just as much as any of the other babies. Maybe more." She paused, then added gently, "Remember the sermon we heard last week? What would have happened to the leper if Jesus hadn't been willing to help him?"In her mind's eye, Laura could see the sick, hopeless man kneeling before Jesus, pleading for His help. And then she could see the Savior with His outstretched hand. There was love in His face and in His touch. Thinking about it, Laura made a decision.She looked up and met Anissa's gaze with a smile. "I'll tell Jessie she can go to the worship service after all," she told her friend. "Meet you in the nursery in a few minutes!" -Carolyn A. Penner

"Hey, Laura, wait up!" Laura turned at the door of her classroom at church and saw Anissa hurrying down the hall toward her. "You have nursery duty with me today, don't you?" asked Anissa. "Let's go."Laura dropped her gaze. "Um, actually, Jessie is going to take my place."Anissa's forehead creased in a frown. "Why? You and I always work in the nursery together. Why aren't you helping today?""Well, I, uh…" Laura squirmed uncomfortably. "I just don't feel like helping in the nursery anymore."Anissa eyed her suspiciously. "Laura, I've never met anyone in my whole life who likes babies more than you do. Something's going on. What is it?"Laura sighed. She knew it was no use trying to hide the real reason she had decided to quit working in the nursery. "Well, it's just…kids have so many contagious illnesses, and I don't want to come down with them myself. There's always somebody with a cold or something. The day after I was in the nursery last month, the Jamisons' baby came down with chicken pox! And now…well, there's the Wilsons' adopted baby who is HIV positive.""So that's it!" Anissa was silent for a moment before she spoke again. "Laura, the nursery staff uses special safety precautions with little Peter. Mrs. Snyder can talk to you about it some more if you have any questions, but you don't have to be afraid to hold Peter or play with him. He needs our love and care just as much as any of the other babies. Maybe more." She paused, then added gently, "Remember the sermon we heard last week? What would have happened to the leper if Jesus hadn't been willing to help him?"In her mind's eye, Laura could see the sick, hopeless man kneeling before Jesus, pleading for His help. And then she could see the Savior with His outstretched hand. There was love in His face and in His touch. Thinking about it, Laura made a decision.She looked up and met Anissa's gaze with a smile. "I'll tell Jessie she can go to the worship service after all," she told her friend. "Meet you in the nursery in a few minutes!" -Carolyn A. Penner

Helping Hands53e0fe0f-0d66-47a5-a769-2c6bd6e5fe29Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHelping Hands"Hey, Laura, wait up!" Laura turned at the door of her classroom at church and saw Anissa hurrying down the hall toward her. "You have nursery duty with me today, don't you?" asked Anissa. "Let's go."Laura dropped her gaze. "Um, actually, Jessie is going to take my place."Anissa's forehead creased in a frown. "Why? You and I always work in the nursery together. Why aren't you helping today?""Well, I, uh…" Laura squirmed uncomfortably. "I just don't feel like helping in the nursery anymore."Anissa eyed her suspiciously. "Laura, I've never met anyone in my whole life who likes babies more than you do. Something's going on. What is it?"Laura sighed. She knew it was no use trying to hide the real reason she had decided to quit working in the nursery. "Well, it's just…kids have so many contagious illnesses, and I don't want to come down with them myself. There's always somebody with a cold or something. The day after I was in the nursery last month, the Jamisons' baby came down with chicken pox! And now…well, there's the Wilsons' adopted baby who is HIV positive.""So that's it!" Anissa was silent for a moment before she spoke again. "Laura, the nursery staff uses special safety precautions with little Peter. Mrs. Snyder can talk to you about it some more if you have any questions, but you don't have to be afraid to hold Peter or play with him. He needs our love and care just as much as any of the other babies. Maybe more." She paused, then added gently, "Remember the sermon we heard last week? What would have happened to the leper if Jesus hadn't been willing to help him?"In her mind's eye, Laura could see the sick, hopeless man kneeling before Jesus, pleading for His help. And then she could see the Savior with His outstretched hand. There was love in His face and in His touch. Thinking about it, Laura made a decision.She looked up and met Anissa's gaze with a smile. "I'll tell Jessie she can go to the worship service after all," she told her friend. "Meet you in the nursery in a few minutes!" -Carolyn A. Penner

"Hey, Laura, wait up!" Laura turned at the door of her classroom at church and saw Anissa hurrying down the hall toward her. "You have nursery duty with me today, don't you?" asked Anissa. "Let's go."Laura dropped her gaze. "Um, actually, Jessie is going to take my place."Anissa's forehead creased in a frown. "Why? You and I always work in the nursery together. Why aren't you helping today?""Well, I, uh…" Laura squirmed uncomfortably. "I just don't feel like helping in the nursery anymore."Anissa eyed her suspiciously. "Laura, I've never met anyone in my whole life who likes babies more than you do. Something's going on. What is it?"Laura sighed. She knew it was no use trying to hide the real reason she had decided to quit working in the nursery. "Well, it's just…kids have so many contagious illnesses, and I don't want to come down with them myself. There's always somebody with a cold or something. The day after I was in the nursery last month, the Jamisons' baby came down with chicken pox! And now…well, there's the Wilsons' adopted baby who is HIV positive.""So that's it!" Anissa was silent for a moment before she spoke again. "Laura, the nursery staff uses special safety precautions with little Peter. Mrs. Snyder can talk to you about it some more if you have any questions, but you don't have to be afraid to hold Peter or play with him. He needs our love and care just as much as any of the other babies. Maybe more." She paused, then added gently, "Remember the sermon we heard last week? What would have happened to the leper if Jesus hadn't been willing to help him?"In her mind's eye, Laura could see the sick, hopeless man kneeling before Jesus, pleading for His help. And then she could see the Savior with His outstretched hand. There was love in His face and in His touch. Thinking about it, Laura made a decision.She looked up and met Anissa's gaze with a smile. "I'll tell Jessie she can go to the worship service after all," she told her friend. "Meet you in the nursery in a few minutes!" -Carolyn A. Penner

Helping Handsa158934a-1cc2-4a6e-a79c-895a0749641cTue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Who Receives Confirmation We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically both who should receive Confirmation and who can act as the minister of the sacrament. Fr. Mike reiterates that every baptized person, not yet confirmed, should receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Without Confirmation, Christian initiation remains incomplete. He also emphasizes the importance of choosing someone who can help you grow in the Faith as a sponsor. Fr. Mike concludes with an examination of who the minister of Confirmation is, and how its minister ties us to the apostolic succession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1306-1314. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically both who should receive Confirmation and who can act as the minister of the sacrament. Fr. Mike reiterates that every baptized person, not yet confirmed, should receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Without Confirmation, Christian initiation remains incomplete. He also emphasizes the importance of choosing someone who can help you grow in the Faith as a sponsor. Fr. Mike concludes with an examination of who the minister of Confirmation is, and how its minister ties us to the apostolic succession. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1306-1314. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 178: Who Receives Confirmation46e83057-6f35-4359-a494-cc3d711e329dTue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe lone hunter is eaten firstMen need men. Our wives are not men. We need more than our wives. Sounds obvious, right? Yet so many men do not make the time to form deep friendships with a group of faithful men committed to improving themselves. We find ourselves "busy" and prioritize everything else - to our (and our family's!) loss. Join me in this episode as I explore not only why having a group of men that you can really count on is so critical, but I share some practical advice for how to do it. I'm not claiming it's easy, but I am claiming that it is essential! At least, if you want to show up and really take care of your wife and family in the way that they need!

Men need men. Our wives are not men. We need more than our wives. Sounds obvious, right? Yet so many men do not make the time to form deep friendships with a group of faithful men committed to improving themselves. We find ourselves "busy" and prioritize everything else - to our (and our family's!) loss. Join me in this episode as I explore not only why having a group of men that you can really count on is so critical, but I share some practical advice for how to do it. I'm not claiming it's easy, but I am claiming that it is essential! At least, if you want to show up and really take care of your wife and family in the way that they need!

fullThe lone hunter is eaten first4a147c8c-481e-4798-805e-8c53977d96e1Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Brain Coach To The World's Top Leaders & Billionaires! 10 Steps To Never Forget Anything Ever Again!: Jim KwikIn this new episode Steven sits down with world-renowned brain coach and expert in memory improvement, Jim Kwik. After a head injury at 5 years old left Jim struggling at school, he created strategies, system and learning habit to overcome cognitive problems and improve his mental performance. In 2001, he developed his knowledge of brain training into the online learning platform, ‘Kwik Learning’, which is now used in 195 countries. He has also worked with the celebrities, athletes, politicians, and CEO’s, as well as companies such as Google, Virgin and Nike. He is the author of the bestselling book, ‘Limitless’, and host of the ‘Kwik Brain’ podcast which is one of the top 50 podcasts in the world. In this conversation Jim and Steven discuss topics, such as: His work as a memory coach with the biggest stars and companies in the world The best ways to retain information How your brain is more powerful than you think The best foods for increased brain power How to triple reading speed You can purchase Jim’s book, ‘Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life’, here: https://amzn.to/43VtUu7 Follow Jim: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NLLVFz Twitter: https://bit.ly/3pcXdZR TikTok: https://bit.ly/3NLxmSf YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JsHGMw Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with world-renowned brain coach and expert in memory improvement, Jim Kwik. After a head injury at 5 years old left Jim struggling at school, he created strategies, system and learning habit to overcome cognitive problems and improve his mental performance. In 2001, he developed his knowledge of brain training into the online learning platform, ‘Kwik Learning’, which is now used in 195 countries. He has also worked with the celebrities, athletes, politicians, and CEO’s, as well as companies such as Google, Virgin and Nike. He is the author of the bestselling book, ‘Limitless’, and host of the ‘Kwik Brain’ podcast which is one of the top 50 podcasts in the world. In this conversation Jim and Steven discuss topics, such as: His work as a memory coach with the biggest stars and companies in the world The best ways to retain information How your brain is more powerful than you think The best foods for increased brain power How to triple reading speed You can purchase Jim’s book, ‘Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life’, here: https://amzn.to/43VtUu7 Follow Jim: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NLLVFz Twitter: https://bit.ly/3pcXdZR TikTok: https://bit.ly/3NLxmSf YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JsHGMw Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Brain Coach To The World's Top Leaders & Billionaires! 10 Steps To Never Forget Anything Ever Again!: Jim Kwika4261564-eab8-4367-9282-38f2db3d9c80Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +00006002https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: Return, O Israel (2023) Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 177: Return, O Israel (2023)5c079ab6-37aa-4ec6-8718-5c0f5e80e6eaMon, 26 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: Return, O Israel (2023) Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 177: Return, O Israel (2023)133c53e6-8250-46cd-b8f0-936283c33581Mon, 26 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: Return, O Israel (2023) Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 177: Return, O Israel (2023)e1fef23d-066e-4799-a9e6-d698d96995f0Mon, 26 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: Return, O Israel (2023) Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 177: Return, O Israel (2023)1c565fee-49a6-4ea2-9df1-453522d020abMon, 26 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: The Celebration of Confirmation We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the celebration and effects of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike explores the different elements of the rite of Confirmation and the ways in which Confirmation increases and deepens our baptismal graces. He emphasizes, in particular, the special strength of the Holy Spirit that we receive to spread and defend the Faith by our words and actions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1297-1305. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the celebration and effects of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike explores the different elements of the rite of Confirmation and the ways in which Confirmation increases and deepens our baptismal graces. He emphasizes, in particular, the special strength of the Holy Spirit that we receive to spread and defend the Faith by our words and actions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1297-1305. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 177: The Celebration of Confirmationde58ff1c-c25f-4990-9f60-732a4b7e9e9eMon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBrownie Batter"Mom, how can you tell if someone's a Christian?" Ginny asked. "Because my friend Elle says she is, but she never prays before she eats, and I heard her tell Melanie a lie on the playground, and one time she asked if I wanted to come over on a Sunday morning, so I don't think she goes to church!" Ginny huffed out a breath. Mom put down her whisk. "You and I can't really tell what's in someone's heart, Ginny. Only God can. Praying and going to church are important in helping us grow as Christians, but they don't make anyone a Christian, and Christians still do wrong things sometimes. Does that make sense?" "Sort of…but we pray and go to church. Doesn't that show other people we're Christians?" Ginny asked. Mom started to answer, then stopped. "Let me see if I can explain it a different way. Take these brownies I'm making. We can add things into our lives like praying…" Mom cracked in an egg. "Or going to church…" She poured in vanilla. "Or telling the truth…" She added the flour with a poof. "But without Jesus, we're like this." Mom walked out the door and put the brownie batter on the porch. "Mom! You can't put the brownie batter outside. They'll never cook.""Exactly, and without Jesus--no matter what ingredients we're adding--we can't ever become brownies, because we'll never make it to the oven! We just stay as uncooked batter." Mom grabbed the batter from off the porch and put it back on the counter. "The good things we do can't get rid of the sin in our hearts. We need Jesus to save us from sin. That's the only way we can become brownies.""Oh," Ginny said, peeping over the counter. "So that's why God is the only one who can tell if we're Christians? Because He puts us in the oven?""Exactly! And though the love Jesus puts in our hearts helps us point others to Him, we can't judge whether people are Christians based on what they do or don't do. Only God knows each person's heart. And while praying and going to church are very important, they don't bake someone into a Christian." Mom laughed at her own pun and poured the brownie batter while Ginny rolled her eyes. -Naomi Zylstra

"Mom, how can you tell if someone's a Christian?" Ginny asked. "Because my friend Elle says she is, but she never prays before she eats, and I heard her tell Melanie a lie on the playground, and one time she asked if I wanted to come over on a Sunday morning, so I don't think she goes to church!" Ginny huffed out a breath. Mom put down her whisk. "You and I can't really tell what's in someone's heart, Ginny. Only God can. Praying and going to church are important in helping us grow as Christians, but they don't make anyone a Christian, and Christians still do wrong things sometimes. Does that make sense?" "Sort of…but we pray and go to church. Doesn't that show other people we're Christians?" Ginny asked. Mom started to answer, then stopped. "Let me see if I can explain it a different way. Take these brownies I'm making. We can add things into our lives like praying…" Mom cracked in an egg. "Or going to church…" She poured in vanilla. "Or telling the truth…" She added the flour with a poof. "But without Jesus, we're like this." Mom walked out the door and put the brownie batter on the porch. "Mom! You can't put the brownie batter outside. They'll never cook.""Exactly, and without Jesus--no matter what ingredients we're adding--we can't ever become brownies, because we'll never make it to the oven! We just stay as uncooked batter." Mom grabbed the batter from off the porch and put it back on the counter. "The good things we do can't get rid of the sin in our hearts. We need Jesus to save us from sin. That's the only way we can become brownies.""Oh," Ginny said, peeping over the counter. "So that's why God is the only one who can tell if we're Christians? Because He puts us in the oven?""Exactly! And though the love Jesus puts in our hearts helps us point others to Him, we can't judge whether people are Christians based on what they do or don't do. Only God knows each person's heart. And while praying and going to church are very important, they don't bake someone into a Christian." Mom laughed at her own pun and poured the brownie batter while Ginny rolled her eyes. -Naomi Zylstra

Brownie Batter99d3dfef-7f16-4893-ab7f-b00365d355ceMon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBrownie Batter"Mom, how can you tell if someone's a Christian?" Ginny asked. "Because my friend Elle says she is, but she never prays before she eats, and I heard her tell Melanie a lie on the playground, and one time she asked if I wanted to come over on a Sunday morning, so I don't think she goes to church!" Ginny huffed out a breath. Mom put down her whisk. "You and I can't really tell what's in someone's heart, Ginny. Only God can. Praying and going to church are important in helping us grow as Christians, but they don't make anyone a Christian, and Christians still do wrong things sometimes. Does that make sense?" "Sort of…but we pray and go to church. Doesn't that show other people we're Christians?" Ginny asked. Mom started to answer, then stopped. "Let me see if I can explain it a different way. Take these brownies I'm making. We can add things into our lives like praying…" Mom cracked in an egg. "Or going to church…" She poured in vanilla. "Or telling the truth…" She added the flour with a poof. "But without Jesus, we're like this." Mom walked out the door and put the brownie batter on the porch. "Mom! You can't put the brownie batter outside. They'll never cook.""Exactly, and without Jesus--no matter what ingredients we're adding--we can't ever become brownies, because we'll never make it to the oven! We just stay as uncooked batter." Mom grabbed the batter from off the porch and put it back on the counter. "The good things we do can't get rid of the sin in our hearts. We need Jesus to save us from sin. That's the only way we can become brownies.""Oh," Ginny said, peeping over the counter. "So that's why God is the only one who can tell if we're Christians? Because He puts us in the oven?""Exactly! And though the love Jesus puts in our hearts helps us point others to Him, we can't judge whether people are Christians based on what they do or don't do. Only God knows each person's heart. And while praying and going to church are very important, they don't bake someone into a Christian." Mom laughed at her own pun and poured the brownie batter while Ginny rolled her eyes. -Naomi Zylstra

"Mom, how can you tell if someone's a Christian?" Ginny asked. "Because my friend Elle says she is, but she never prays before she eats, and I heard her tell Melanie a lie on the playground, and one time she asked if I wanted to come over on a Sunday morning, so I don't think she goes to church!" Ginny huffed out a breath. Mom put down her whisk. "You and I can't really tell what's in someone's heart, Ginny. Only God can. Praying and going to church are important in helping us grow as Christians, but they don't make anyone a Christian, and Christians still do wrong things sometimes. Does that make sense?" "Sort of…but we pray and go to church. Doesn't that show other people we're Christians?" Ginny asked. Mom started to answer, then stopped. "Let me see if I can explain it a different way. Take these brownies I'm making. We can add things into our lives like praying…" Mom cracked in an egg. "Or going to church…" She poured in vanilla. "Or telling the truth…" She added the flour with a poof. "But without Jesus, we're like this." Mom walked out the door and put the brownie batter on the porch. "Mom! You can't put the brownie batter outside. They'll never cook.""Exactly, and without Jesus--no matter what ingredients we're adding--we can't ever become brownies, because we'll never make it to the oven! We just stay as uncooked batter." Mom grabbed the batter from off the porch and put it back on the counter. "The good things we do can't get rid of the sin in our hearts. We need Jesus to save us from sin. That's the only way we can become brownies.""Oh," Ginny said, peeping over the counter. "So that's why God is the only one who can tell if we're Christians? Because He puts us in the oven?""Exactly! And though the love Jesus puts in our hearts helps us point others to Him, we can't judge whether people are Christians based on what they do or don't do. Only God knows each person's heart. And while praying and going to church are very important, they don't bake someone into a Christian." Mom laughed at her own pun and poured the brownie batter while Ginny rolled her eyes. -Naomi Zylstra

Brownie Batter58fab784-12f6-4f62-a9ed-078d989f90ecMon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: The Celebration of Confirmation We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the celebration and effects of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike explores the different elements of the rite of Confirmation and the ways in which Confirmation increases and deepens our baptismal graces. He emphasizes, in particular, the special strength of the Holy Spirit that we receive to spread and defend the Faith by our words and actions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1297-1305. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the celebration and effects of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike explores the different elements of the rite of Confirmation and the ways in which Confirmation increases and deepens our baptismal graces. He emphasizes, in particular, the special strength of the Holy Spirit that we receive to spread and defend the Faith by our words and actions. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1297-1305. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 177: The Celebration of Confirmationdcaf4af7-c1a0-4993-a18c-cce22fcecae8Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2023) Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2023)0e53d859-967e-4fa1-8185-66ab41288ebaSun, 25 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2023) Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2023)c137d0e3-4244-45d8-aec9-a54a488df7abSun, 25 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2023) Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2023)3f704043-71f1-40e2-b2a5-0941da9a59f6Sun, 25 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2023) Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2023)08fc93df-8dd6-4427-b067-e3383a50ca5cSun, 25 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Traditions and Signs of Confirmation Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the two Traditions and different signs of Confirmation. Fr. Mike unpacks the differences in the two Traditions, East and West, in the celebration of Confirmation. He also explores the different signs that oil and anointing in the sacrament of Confirmation can signify. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1290-1296. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the two Traditions and different signs of Confirmation. Fr. Mike unpacks the differences in the two Traditions, East and West, in the celebration of Confirmation. He also explores the different signs that oil and anointing in the sacrament of Confirmation can signify. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1290-1296. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 176: Traditions and Signs of Confirmationbb059465-bf09-496b-9a19-e49262bc492cSun, 25 Jun 2023 00:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Traditions and Signs of Confirmation Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the two Traditions and different signs of Confirmation. Fr. Mike unpacks the differences in the two Traditions, East and West, in the celebration of Confirmation. He also explores the different signs that oil and anointing in the sacrament of Confirmation can signify. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1290-1296. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the two Traditions and different signs of Confirmation. Fr. Mike unpacks the differences in the two Traditions, East and West, in the celebration of Confirmation. He also explores the different signs that oil and anointing in the sacrament of Confirmation can signify. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1290-1296. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 176: Traditions and Signs of Confirmation569382b0-be7e-45ef-bfc4-b28c80c08832Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Fallen Tree"Why do we have to go to church every Sunday?" Paige grumbled. Her glum face pressed against the car window, and her grouchy mood reflected the dismal, gray weather. "On a stormy day like this I'd rather be sleeping in.""I like Sunday school! Don't you want to learn about God, Paige?" her younger brother Eric asked. A twinge of guilt pricked Paige's conscience, but she ignored her brother. "Wow! Look at that tree!" Dad pointed to a large tree that lay uprooted along the roadside."That was a strong wind we had last night," Mom said. "It ripped that tree right out of the ground.""It couldn't survive the wind because it had shallow roots," Dad added. "Another good reason to stay home today," Paige muttered. "It's safer.""But I want to go to Sunday school!" said Eric."Paige, did you know one of the psalms compares a person to a tree?" asked Dad. When Paige shook her head, Dad said, "Psalm 1 says a wise and righteous person is like a healthy, well-watered tree. Such people are like deeply rooted trees that are nourished by the soil and water. The truth of God's Word is a delight to them, and they're nourished by it day and night. A good tree produces fruit and doesn't wither. It prospers as God intended. I'm sure that kind of tree could withstand powerful winds.""Life is full of storms," Mom mused. "Storms of temptations, storms of lies, grief, pain, and difficulties will blow against us. If our lives are rooted deeply in God's truth and the promise of eternal life we have in Jesus, we'll be able to stand firm against the storms. If not, we will fall, just like that tree.""Is Paige a tree?" Eric asked.Paige smiled a bit. "No, Eric, I'm not a tree. If I were, I would probably fall in the storms," she admitted. As Dad drove into the church parking lot, Paige said, "I'll get some watering today to help my roots go deeper in Jesus--and I'm sorry I was so grouchy."Dad smiled. "I think I'm beginning to see some fruit already." -Judith K. Boogaart

"Why do we have to go to church every Sunday?" Paige grumbled. Her glum face pressed against the car window, and her grouchy mood reflected the dismal, gray weather. "On a stormy day like this I'd rather be sleeping in.""I like Sunday school! Don't you want to learn about God, Paige?" her younger brother Eric asked. A twinge of guilt pricked Paige's conscience, but she ignored her brother. "Wow! Look at that tree!" Dad pointed to a large tree that lay uprooted along the roadside."That was a strong wind we had last night," Mom said. "It ripped that tree right out of the ground.""It couldn't survive the wind because it had shallow roots," Dad added. "Another good reason to stay home today," Paige muttered. "It's safer.""But I want to go to Sunday school!" said Eric."Paige, did you know one of the psalms compares a person to a tree?" asked Dad. When Paige shook her head, Dad said, "Psalm 1 says a wise and righteous person is like a healthy, well-watered tree. Such people are like deeply rooted trees that are nourished by the soil and water. The truth of God's Word is a delight to them, and they're nourished by it day and night. A good tree produces fruit and doesn't wither. It prospers as God intended. I'm sure that kind of tree could withstand powerful winds.""Life is full of storms," Mom mused. "Storms of temptations, storms of lies, grief, pain, and difficulties will blow against us. If our lives are rooted deeply in God's truth and the promise of eternal life we have in Jesus, we'll be able to stand firm against the storms. If not, we will fall, just like that tree.""Is Paige a tree?" Eric asked.Paige smiled a bit. "No, Eric, I'm not a tree. If I were, I would probably fall in the storms," she admitted. As Dad drove into the church parking lot, Paige said, "I'll get some watering today to help my roots go deeper in Jesus--and I'm sorry I was so grouchy."Dad smiled. "I think I'm beginning to see some fruit already." -Judith K. Boogaart

The Fallen Tree1559a39e-bf0c-4772-be5f-8f98eed1f3d0Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Fallen Tree"Why do we have to go to church every Sunday?" Paige grumbled. Her glum face pressed against the car window, and her grouchy mood reflected the dismal, gray weather. "On a stormy day like this I'd rather be sleeping in.""I like Sunday school! Don't you want to learn about God, Paige?" her younger brother Eric asked. A twinge of guilt pricked Paige's conscience, but she ignored her brother. "Wow! Look at that tree!" Dad pointed to a large tree that lay uprooted along the roadside."That was a strong wind we had last night," Mom said. "It ripped that tree right out of the ground.""It couldn't survive the wind because it had shallow roots," Dad added. "Another good reason to stay home today," Paige muttered. "It's safer.""But I want to go to Sunday school!" said Eric."Paige, did you know one of the psalms compares a person to a tree?" asked Dad. When Paige shook her head, Dad said, "Psalm 1 says a wise and righteous person is like a healthy, well-watered tree. Such people are like deeply rooted trees that are nourished by the soil and water. The truth of God's Word is a delight to them, and they're nourished by it day and night. A good tree produces fruit and doesn't wither. It prospers as God intended. I'm sure that kind of tree could withstand powerful winds.""Life is full of storms," Mom mused. "Storms of temptations, storms of lies, grief, pain, and difficulties will blow against us. If our lives are rooted deeply in God's truth and the promise of eternal life we have in Jesus, we'll be able to stand firm against the storms. If not, we will fall, just like that tree.""Is Paige a tree?" Eric asked.Paige smiled a bit. "No, Eric, I'm not a tree. If I were, I would probably fall in the storms," she admitted. As Dad drove into the church parking lot, Paige said, "I'll get some watering today to help my roots go deeper in Jesus--and I'm sorry I was so grouchy."Dad smiled. "I think I'm beginning to see some fruit already." -Judith K. Boogaart

"Why do we have to go to church every Sunday?" Paige grumbled. Her glum face pressed against the car window, and her grouchy mood reflected the dismal, gray weather. "On a stormy day like this I'd rather be sleeping in.""I like Sunday school! Don't you want to learn about God, Paige?" her younger brother Eric asked. A twinge of guilt pricked Paige's conscience, but she ignored her brother. "Wow! Look at that tree!" Dad pointed to a large tree that lay uprooted along the roadside."That was a strong wind we had last night," Mom said. "It ripped that tree right out of the ground.""It couldn't survive the wind because it had shallow roots," Dad added. "Another good reason to stay home today," Paige muttered. "It's safer.""But I want to go to Sunday school!" said Eric."Paige, did you know one of the psalms compares a person to a tree?" asked Dad. When Paige shook her head, Dad said, "Psalm 1 says a wise and righteous person is like a healthy, well-watered tree. Such people are like deeply rooted trees that are nourished by the soil and water. The truth of God's Word is a delight to them, and they're nourished by it day and night. A good tree produces fruit and doesn't wither. It prospers as God intended. I'm sure that kind of tree could withstand powerful winds.""Life is full of storms," Mom mused. "Storms of temptations, storms of lies, grief, pain, and difficulties will blow against us. If our lives are rooted deeply in God's truth and the promise of eternal life we have in Jesus, we'll be able to stand firm against the storms. If not, we will fall, just like that tree.""Is Paige a tree?" Eric asked.Paige smiled a bit. "No, Eric, I'm not a tree. If I were, I would probably fall in the storms," she admitted. As Dad drove into the church parking lot, Paige said, "I'll get some watering today to help my roots go deeper in Jesus--and I'm sorry I was so grouchy."Dad smiled. "I think I'm beginning to see some fruit already." -Judith K. Boogaart

The Fallen Tree766247d0-5429-42da-a85b-f215e297e09eSun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags6/25/23 The Fear of the Lord Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. We must cultivate the fear of the Lord in our lives. If we do not, then we will have only a partial vision of who God truly is. If we do not cultivate the fear of the Lord, then we will never have the proper relationship with God that we are made for.Mass Readings from June 25, 2023:Jeremiah 20:10-13Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33

Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. We must cultivate the fear of the Lord in our lives. If we do not, then we will have only a partial vision of who God truly is. If we do not cultivate the fear of the Lord, then we will never have the proper relationship with God that we are made for.Mass Readings from June 25, 2023:Jeremiah 20:10-13Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33

full6/25/23 The Fear of the Lord2427f9c7-f811-47e3-990d-0e64ddb9b987Sat, 24 Jun 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags6/25/23 The Fear of the Lord Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. We must cultivate the fear of the Lord in our lives. If we do not, then we will have only a partial vision of who God truly is. If we do not cultivate the fear of the Lord, then we will never have the proper relationship with God that we are made for.Mass Readings from June 25, 2023:Jeremiah 20:10-13Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33

Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. We must cultivate the fear of the Lord in our lives. If we do not, then we will have only a partial vision of who God truly is. If we do not cultivate the fear of the Lord, then we will never have the proper relationship with God that we are made for.Mass Readings from June 25, 2023:Jeremiah 20:10-13Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33

full6/25/23 The Fear of the Lord43672312-19d5-46f8-a5b6-ba1d1acbe6d6Sat, 24 Jun 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags6/25/23 The Fear of the Lord Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. We must cultivate the fear of the Lord in our lives. If we do not, then we will have only a partial vision of who God truly is. If we do not cultivate the fear of the Lord, then we will never have the proper relationship with God that we are made for.Mass Readings from June 25, 2023:Jeremiah 20:10-13Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33

Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. We must cultivate the fear of the Lord in our lives. If we do not, then we will have only a partial vision of who God truly is. If we do not cultivate the fear of the Lord, then we will never have the proper relationship with God that we are made for.Mass Readings from June 25, 2023:Jeremiah 20:10-13Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33

full6/25/23 The Fear of the Lord8d160c88-a4d3-4b07-b5f9-79b9d07229acSat, 24 Jun 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBetrayal & Forgiveness | Girls Gone Bible Betrayal. We've all experienced it. Forgiveness. We all struggle with it. Join us as we read directly from God's Word about the stories of Judas &amp; Peter and discuss the fall out of betrayals and the lingering affects of unforgiveness. We love you so much. Stay with Jesus. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

Betrayal. We've all experienced it. Forgiveness. We all struggle with it. Join us as we read directly from God's Word about the stories of Judas &amp; Peter and discuss the fall out of betrayals and the lingering affects of unforgiveness. We love you so much. Stay with Jesus. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

fullBetrayal & Forgiveness | Girls Gone Biblea03541c7-0fd9-49ee-8f4a-a2503eaeb5d8Sat, 24 Jun 2023 07:46:08 +00002873https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Knowledge of God (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 175: Knowledge of God (2023)c1869b4c-1191-4c6c-b353-27840918f007Sat, 24 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Knowledge of God (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 175: Knowledge of God (2023)7cc3fb99-06c1-4b63-9e83-d5a0eff4301bSat, 24 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Knowledge of God (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 175: Knowledge of God (2023)8a3bd4f1-6fbe-4fd3-bc75-0385b23682c4Sat, 24 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Knowledge of God (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 175: Knowledge of God (2023)410e81bb-6516-4e98-add7-c6907bc6e246Sat, 24 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Introduction to Confirmation We begin our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the reception of Confirmation is necessary for the completion and strengthening of baptismal grace. He also highlights the vital importance of the reception of Confirmation because it gives us the power to be a witness to God’s grace on earth, just as the Apostles received that same power at Pentecost. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1285-1289. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We begin our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the reception of Confirmation is necessary for the completion and strengthening of baptismal grace. He also highlights the vital importance of the reception of Confirmation because it gives us the power to be a witness to God’s grace on earth, just as the Apostles received that same power at Pentecost. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1285-1289. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 175: Introduction to Confirmatione76b2e5c-4d89-47d4-8818-334ee775fb88Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo Shoes Needed"Is Poppy wearing his shoes?" asked six-year-old Noelle. Mom patted Noelle's arm and went on talking. The funeral home was full of people talking quietly. The room was filled with the smell of flowers. Noelle stood beside her mother, who was greeting the people who had come to show their sympathy. Noelle's great-grandfather lay in the casket--a long box lined with satin--with his eyes closed and his hands folded. He looked like he was sleeping, but somehow he didn't quite look like the kind man Noelle knew. She felt strange and out of place.Noelle felt a hand on her shoulder. "Come on, kiddo. I'll take you home now," said Dad.Noelle tried to smile, but her lips trembled. "Does Poppy have his shoes on?" she asked again. "No, sweetie, he doesn't need them anymore," Dad said. "But, Daddy," Noelle protested, "how will he be able to walk around in heaven? He always put his shoes on first thing when he wanted to go for a walk." Dad smiled but didn't answer her question right away. "Noelle, do you remember when you helped me plant carrots in the garden last spring?" he asked after a moment. Noelle nodded. "Each seed we planted had new life inside that couldn't grow until the seed died," said Dad. "The carrots grew, and the husk of the dead seed was left in the ground. That's a little like what has happened to Poppy. He was a Christian, and when he died, he left his body here with his shoes and clothes, just like the old seed husk. His spirit went to be with Jesus in heaven. And someday, something really special is going to happen. When Jesus comes again, God will raise Poppy's body and make it all new and perfect."Noelle thought about it. "So Poppy doesn't need his cane in heaven either?"Dad shook his head. "No, and he'll never need it again. When God raises Poppy from the dead, his body will be perfect, and he'll never get old or sick. Until then, Jesus will take good care of him."Noelle felt better as she looked toward the casket where Poppy's body lay. "I'm glad he's with Jesus," she said simply. -Carol J. Brookman

"Is Poppy wearing his shoes?" asked six-year-old Noelle. Mom patted Noelle's arm and went on talking. The funeral home was full of people talking quietly. The room was filled with the smell of flowers. Noelle stood beside her mother, who was greeting the people who had come to show their sympathy. Noelle's great-grandfather lay in the casket--a long box lined with satin--with his eyes closed and his hands folded. He looked like he was sleeping, but somehow he didn't quite look like the kind man Noelle knew. She felt strange and out of place.Noelle felt a hand on her shoulder. "Come on, kiddo. I'll take you home now," said Dad.Noelle tried to smile, but her lips trembled. "Does Poppy have his shoes on?" she asked again. "No, sweetie, he doesn't need them anymore," Dad said. "But, Daddy," Noelle protested, "how will he be able to walk around in heaven? He always put his shoes on first thing when he wanted to go for a walk." Dad smiled but didn't answer her question right away. "Noelle, do you remember when you helped me plant carrots in the garden last spring?" he asked after a moment. Noelle nodded. "Each seed we planted had new life inside that couldn't grow until the seed died," said Dad. "The carrots grew, and the husk of the dead seed was left in the ground. That's a little like what has happened to Poppy. He was a Christian, and when he died, he left his body here with his shoes and clothes, just like the old seed husk. His spirit went to be with Jesus in heaven. And someday, something really special is going to happen. When Jesus comes again, God will raise Poppy's body and make it all new and perfect."Noelle thought about it. "So Poppy doesn't need his cane in heaven either?"Dad shook his head. "No, and he'll never need it again. When God raises Poppy from the dead, his body will be perfect, and he'll never get old or sick. Until then, Jesus will take good care of him."Noelle felt better as she looked toward the casket where Poppy's body lay. "I'm glad he's with Jesus," she said simply. -Carol J. Brookman

No Shoes Needed1dd22dd9-c4b8-4cb6-868a-8a0a74e75b4fSat, 24 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo Shoes Needed"Is Poppy wearing his shoes?" asked six-year-old Noelle. Mom patted Noelle's arm and went on talking. The funeral home was full of people talking quietly. The room was filled with the smell of flowers. Noelle stood beside her mother, who was greeting the people who had come to show their sympathy. Noelle's great-grandfather lay in the casket--a long box lined with satin--with his eyes closed and his hands folded. He looked like he was sleeping, but somehow he didn't quite look like the kind man Noelle knew. She felt strange and out of place.Noelle felt a hand on her shoulder. "Come on, kiddo. I'll take you home now," said Dad.Noelle tried to smile, but her lips trembled. "Does Poppy have his shoes on?" she asked again. "No, sweetie, he doesn't need them anymore," Dad said. "But, Daddy," Noelle protested, "how will he be able to walk around in heaven? He always put his shoes on first thing when he wanted to go for a walk." Dad smiled but didn't answer her question right away. "Noelle, do you remember when you helped me plant carrots in the garden last spring?" he asked after a moment. Noelle nodded. "Each seed we planted had new life inside that couldn't grow until the seed died," said Dad. "The carrots grew, and the husk of the dead seed was left in the ground. That's a little like what has happened to Poppy. He was a Christian, and when he died, he left his body here with his shoes and clothes, just like the old seed husk. His spirit went to be with Jesus in heaven. And someday, something really special is going to happen. When Jesus comes again, God will raise Poppy's body and make it all new and perfect."Noelle thought about it. "So Poppy doesn't need his cane in heaven either?"Dad shook his head. "No, and he'll never need it again. When God raises Poppy from the dead, his body will be perfect, and he'll never get old or sick. Until then, Jesus will take good care of him."Noelle felt better as she looked toward the casket where Poppy's body lay. "I'm glad he's with Jesus," she said simply. -Carol J. Brookman

"Is Poppy wearing his shoes?" asked six-year-old Noelle. Mom patted Noelle's arm and went on talking. The funeral home was full of people talking quietly. The room was filled with the smell of flowers. Noelle stood beside her mother, who was greeting the people who had come to show their sympathy. Noelle's great-grandfather lay in the casket--a long box lined with satin--with his eyes closed and his hands folded. He looked like he was sleeping, but somehow he didn't quite look like the kind man Noelle knew. She felt strange and out of place.Noelle felt a hand on her shoulder. "Come on, kiddo. I'll take you home now," said Dad.Noelle tried to smile, but her lips trembled. "Does Poppy have his shoes on?" she asked again. "No, sweetie, he doesn't need them anymore," Dad said. "But, Daddy," Noelle protested, "how will he be able to walk around in heaven? He always put his shoes on first thing when he wanted to go for a walk." Dad smiled but didn't answer her question right away. "Noelle, do you remember when you helped me plant carrots in the garden last spring?" he asked after a moment. Noelle nodded. "Each seed we planted had new life inside that couldn't grow until the seed died," said Dad. "The carrots grew, and the husk of the dead seed was left in the ground. That's a little like what has happened to Poppy. He was a Christian, and when he died, he left his body here with his shoes and clothes, just like the old seed husk. His spirit went to be with Jesus in heaven. And someday, something really special is going to happen. When Jesus comes again, God will raise Poppy's body and make it all new and perfect."Noelle thought about it. "So Poppy doesn't need his cane in heaven either?"Dad shook his head. "No, and he'll never need it again. When God raises Poppy from the dead, his body will be perfect, and he'll never get old or sick. Until then, Jesus will take good care of him."Noelle felt better as she looked toward the casket where Poppy's body lay. "I'm glad he's with Jesus," she said simply. -Carol J. Brookman

No Shoes Needed125dc7f9-63a2-492f-b3e9-90699e5a2165Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Introduction to Confirmation We begin our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the reception of Confirmation is necessary for the completion and strengthening of baptismal grace. He also highlights the vital importance of the reception of Confirmation because it gives us the power to be a witness to God’s grace on earth, just as the Apostles received that same power at Pentecost. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1285-1289. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We begin our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the reception of Confirmation is necessary for the completion and strengthening of baptismal grace. He also highlights the vital importance of the reception of Confirmation because it gives us the power to be a witness to God’s grace on earth, just as the Apostles received that same power at Pentecost. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1285-1289. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 175: Introduction to Confirmation7b6b3a6c-550a-46a8-99bd-268530720e02Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 115 - 3 Happiness Pillars Everyone Needs To Know: Dr Rangan ChatterjeeIn this moment, the physician, presenter, and podcaster Dr Rangan Chatterjee discusses what happiness REALLY is. Too often we chase after the emotion happiness itself, when actually it is a byproduct that comes from doing the right things. For Dr Chatterjee there are 3 core pillars of happiness, these are: alignment, contentment and control. These foundations are the difference between real happiness and pleasurable experiences, and a happiness that works for you compared what society tells you is happiness. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/DmC3uNmKMsb Dr Rangan: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/?hl=en https://drchatterjee.com Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, the physician, presenter, and podcaster Dr Rangan Chatterjee discusses what happiness REALLY is. Too often we chase after the emotion happiness itself, when actually it is a byproduct that comes from doing the right things. For Dr Chatterjee there are 3 core pillars of happiness, these are: alignment, contentment and control. These foundations are the difference between real happiness and pleasurable experiences, and a happiness that works for you compared what society tells you is happiness. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/DmC3uNmKMsb Dr Rangan: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/?hl=en https://drchatterjee.com Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 115 - 3 Happiness Pillars Everyone Needs To Know: Dr Rangan Chatterjeec10160ed-ccfc-4e01-91c1-f4862650e76aFri, 23 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000730https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2023) Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2023)de1f3579-24e0-4512-ad0a-e41a58a4c712Fri, 23 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2023) Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2023)4b27e6fb-5972-4b5e-92c7-7e1b88dd760cFri, 23 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2023) Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2023)efbccd5c-b4ce-4d9d-9cef-189c470ea51dFri, 23 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2023) Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2023)2260f398-4835-4928-a155-ff45a0d9fc31Fri, 23 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: Summary of the Sacrament of Baptism In this summary of the Church’s teachings on Baptism, the Catechism relays the heart of the sacrament. If you needed to quickly explain Baptism to someone on the street—Fr. Mike says—this would be your guide. Fr. Mike hones in on the fact that Baptism is “a grace and a gift of God that does not presuppose any human merit.” Today’s readings are paragraphs 1275-1284. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In this summary of the Church’s teachings on Baptism, the Catechism relays the heart of the sacrament. If you needed to quickly explain Baptism to someone on the street—Fr. Mike says—this would be your guide. Fr. Mike hones in on the fact that Baptism is “a grace and a gift of God that does not presuppose any human merit.” Today’s readings are paragraphs 1275-1284. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 174: Summary of the Sacrament of Baptism830b2a25-99a8-4ecf-a020-41b8fc72c832Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWisdom Truck"Whew! It's so hot!" Jaden wiped a hand across his forehead and turned to his little brother. "I hate picking green beans, don't you?""Yeah," said Malachi. "You almost have to stand on your head to find some of them." He waved his arms wildly around his head. "And when you have a pesky deer fly buzzing around you, it's even worse.""Those deer flies love sweaty people," said Jaden. "Hey, boys!" their grandfather, who was picking tomatoes, called to them. "Listen!"The boys paused from their work and then suddenly cheered up. "It's the ice cream truck!" they squealed, running and jumping over rows of carrots and onions to reach Grandpa. "Can we get something?"Grandpa pulled out his wallet and handed them some money. "Here you go, you poor, hungry workers. Get what you want, and get me a fudge bar."When the boys came back to the garden, they all sat down under a nearby tree to enjoy their treats. "You know," Grandpa said as he unwrapped his fudge bar, "hearing the musical call of that ice cream truck reminds me of a verse I read in Proverbs this morning that says, 'Wisdom calls out in the street.'" "Like a wisdom truck?" asked Malachi. "I don't think as many kids would come running when they heard that."Grandpa chuckled. "Maybe not, but that verse is saying we should all go running after wisdom.""How do we do that?" asked Jaden. "By going to school?""Wisdom is more than just knowledge," said Grandpa. "It involves humbling our hearts before God. Another verse in Proverbs says, 'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.' Who do you think 'the Holy One' is?""I know," said Malachi. "Jesus!"Grandpa nodded. "And where do we learn about Jesus?""The Bible!" the boys answered together."That's right," said Grandpa. "The Bible shows us our need for Jesus and tells us how we can be saved by trusting in Him. As we read it and get to know God better, He helps us grow in wisdom." Grandpa took a bite of his fudge bar. "And unlike this ice cream, wisdom won't ever melt away!" -Sara L. Nelson

"Whew! It's so hot!" Jaden wiped a hand across his forehead and turned to his little brother. "I hate picking green beans, don't you?""Yeah," said Malachi. "You almost have to stand on your head to find some of them." He waved his arms wildly around his head. "And when you have a pesky deer fly buzzing around you, it's even worse.""Those deer flies love sweaty people," said Jaden. "Hey, boys!" their grandfather, who was picking tomatoes, called to them. "Listen!"The boys paused from their work and then suddenly cheered up. "It's the ice cream truck!" they squealed, running and jumping over rows of carrots and onions to reach Grandpa. "Can we get something?"Grandpa pulled out his wallet and handed them some money. "Here you go, you poor, hungry workers. Get what you want, and get me a fudge bar."When the boys came back to the garden, they all sat down under a nearby tree to enjoy their treats. "You know," Grandpa said as he unwrapped his fudge bar, "hearing the musical call of that ice cream truck reminds me of a verse I read in Proverbs this morning that says, 'Wisdom calls out in the street.'" "Like a wisdom truck?" asked Malachi. "I don't think as many kids would come running when they heard that."Grandpa chuckled. "Maybe not, but that verse is saying we should all go running after wisdom.""How do we do that?" asked Jaden. "By going to school?""Wisdom is more than just knowledge," said Grandpa. "It involves humbling our hearts before God. Another verse in Proverbs says, 'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.' Who do you think 'the Holy One' is?""I know," said Malachi. "Jesus!"Grandpa nodded. "And where do we learn about Jesus?""The Bible!" the boys answered together."That's right," said Grandpa. "The Bible shows us our need for Jesus and tells us how we can be saved by trusting in Him. As we read it and get to know God better, He helps us grow in wisdom." Grandpa took a bite of his fudge bar. "And unlike this ice cream, wisdom won't ever melt away!" -Sara L. Nelson

Wisdom Truck5c37a13a-25e2-42f4-8acd-1f251d590461Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWisdom Truck"Whew! It's so hot!" Jaden wiped a hand across his forehead and turned to his little brother. "I hate picking green beans, don't you?""Yeah," said Malachi. "You almost have to stand on your head to find some of them." He waved his arms wildly around his head. "And when you have a pesky deer fly buzzing around you, it's even worse.""Those deer flies love sweaty people," said Jaden. "Hey, boys!" their grandfather, who was picking tomatoes, called to them. "Listen!"The boys paused from their work and then suddenly cheered up. "It's the ice cream truck!" they squealed, running and jumping over rows of carrots and onions to reach Grandpa. "Can we get something?"Grandpa pulled out his wallet and handed them some money. "Here you go, you poor, hungry workers. Get what you want, and get me a fudge bar."When the boys came back to the garden, they all sat down under a nearby tree to enjoy their treats. "You know," Grandpa said as he unwrapped his fudge bar, "hearing the musical call of that ice cream truck reminds me of a verse I read in Proverbs this morning that says, 'Wisdom calls out in the street.'" "Like a wisdom truck?" asked Malachi. "I don't think as many kids would come running when they heard that."Grandpa chuckled. "Maybe not, but that verse is saying we should all go running after wisdom.""How do we do that?" asked Jaden. "By going to school?""Wisdom is more than just knowledge," said Grandpa. "It involves humbling our hearts before God. Another verse in Proverbs says, 'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.' Who do you think 'the Holy One' is?""I know," said Malachi. "Jesus!"Grandpa nodded. "And where do we learn about Jesus?""The Bible!" the boys answered together."That's right," said Grandpa. "The Bible shows us our need for Jesus and tells us how we can be saved by trusting in Him. As we read it and get to know God better, He helps us grow in wisdom." Grandpa took a bite of his fudge bar. "And unlike this ice cream, wisdom won't ever melt away!" -Sara L. Nelson

"Whew! It's so hot!" Jaden wiped a hand across his forehead and turned to his little brother. "I hate picking green beans, don't you?""Yeah," said Malachi. "You almost have to stand on your head to find some of them." He waved his arms wildly around his head. "And when you have a pesky deer fly buzzing around you, it's even worse.""Those deer flies love sweaty people," said Jaden. "Hey, boys!" their grandfather, who was picking tomatoes, called to them. "Listen!"The boys paused from their work and then suddenly cheered up. "It's the ice cream truck!" they squealed, running and jumping over rows of carrots and onions to reach Grandpa. "Can we get something?"Grandpa pulled out his wallet and handed them some money. "Here you go, you poor, hungry workers. Get what you want, and get me a fudge bar."When the boys came back to the garden, they all sat down under a nearby tree to enjoy their treats. "You know," Grandpa said as he unwrapped his fudge bar, "hearing the musical call of that ice cream truck reminds me of a verse I read in Proverbs this morning that says, 'Wisdom calls out in the street.'" "Like a wisdom truck?" asked Malachi. "I don't think as many kids would come running when they heard that."Grandpa chuckled. "Maybe not, but that verse is saying we should all go running after wisdom.""How do we do that?" asked Jaden. "By going to school?""Wisdom is more than just knowledge," said Grandpa. "It involves humbling our hearts before God. Another verse in Proverbs says, 'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.' Who do you think 'the Holy One' is?""I know," said Malachi. "Jesus!"Grandpa nodded. "And where do we learn about Jesus?""The Bible!" the boys answered together."That's right," said Grandpa. "The Bible shows us our need for Jesus and tells us how we can be saved by trusting in Him. As we read it and get to know God better, He helps us grow in wisdom." Grandpa took a bite of his fudge bar. "And unlike this ice cream, wisdom won't ever melt away!" -Sara L. Nelson

Wisdom Truck70afe5ed-971e-4f58-89a9-436c911e4619Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: Summary of the Sacrament of Baptism In this summary of the Church’s teachings on Baptism, the Catechism relays the heart of the sacrament. If you needed to quickly explain Baptism to someone on the street—Fr. Mike says—this would be your guide. Fr. Mike hones in on the fact that Baptism is “a grace and a gift of God that does not presuppose any human merit.” Today’s readings are paragraphs 1275-1284. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In this summary of the Church’s teachings on Baptism, the Catechism relays the heart of the sacrament. If you needed to quickly explain Baptism to someone on the street—Fr. Mike says—this would be your guide. Fr. Mike hones in on the fact that Baptism is “a grace and a gift of God that does not presuppose any human merit.” Today’s readings are paragraphs 1275-1284. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 174: Summary of the Sacrament of Baptism00f1520a-fedc-4009-a6d5-1b278cfa90a7Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo Wives Have to Be Submissive? &quot;Wives, be subject to your husbands, as to the Lord.&quot; (Ephesians 5:22) Woah! Come again? On the list of controversial and misunderstood Bible verses, this is near the top. When it swings through in the cycle of Mass readings, folks are often left in the pew looking at each other like, &quot;Did anyone else just hear what St. Paul said?&quot; If you&#39;ll let Fr. Mike explain this scripture passage, it will transform the way you understand Christian marriage (for the better).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;Wives, be subject to your husbands, as to the Lord.&quot; (Ephesians 5:22) Woah! Come again? On the list of controversial and misunderstood Bible verses, this is near the top. When it swings through in the cycle of Mass readings, folks are often left in the pew looking at each other like, &quot;Did anyone else just hear what St. Paul said?&quot; If you&#39;ll let Fr. Mike explain this scripture passage, it will transform the way you understand Christian marriage (for the better).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo Wives Have to Be Submissive?85a3fdfe-7d48-427c-94d9-e3d741e874aaThu, 22 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo Wives Have to Be Submissive? &quot;Wives, be subject to your husbands, as to the Lord.&quot; (Ephesians 5:22) Woah! Come again? On the list of controversial and misunderstood Bible verses, this is near the top. When it swings through in the cycle of Mass readings, folks are often left in the pew looking at each other like, &quot;Did anyone else just hear what St. Paul said?&quot; If you&#39;ll let Fr. Mike explain this scripture passage, it will transform the way you understand Christian marriage (for the better).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;Wives, be subject to your husbands, as to the Lord.&quot; (Ephesians 5:22) Woah! Come again? On the list of controversial and misunderstood Bible verses, this is near the top. When it swings through in the cycle of Mass readings, folks are often left in the pew looking at each other like, &quot;Did anyone else just hear what St. Paul said?&quot; If you&#39;ll let Fr. Mike explain this scripture passage, it will transform the way you understand Christian marriage (for the better).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo Wives Have to Be Submissive?5f5d3ab4-d756-467d-a8b0-93e0143a7281Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5 Ancient Romans Every Man Should KnowIn today's episode, John is joined by Ryan Scheel, from the Catholic Talk Show, to discuss 5 remarkable men of history, the stories associated with them, and the virtues they portrayed during ancient Rome. We dive into the virtues these men each displayed and how our Catholic faith prefects and brings to life that which these men only knew through reason and experience. We then discuss how important it is for men today to learn about the history of Rome and how this knowledge can improve your life. Catholic Talk Show - https://www.youtube.com/@CatholicTalkShow 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible sessions as to help you strategically become a better man - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Quote: “Cling fast to virtus, I beg you men of Rome, it is the heritage that your ancestors bequeathed you. All else is false and doubtful, ephemeral and changeful; only virtues stands firmly fixed, its roots run deep, it can never be shaken by any violence, never moved from its place.” - Cicero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, John is joined by Ryan Scheel, from the Catholic Talk Show, to discuss 5 remarkable men of history, the stories associated with them, and the virtues they portrayed during ancient Rome. We dive into the virtues these men each displayed and how our Catholic faith prefects and brings to life that which these men only knew through reason and experience. We then discuss how important it is for men today to learn about the history of Rome and how this knowledge can improve your life. Catholic Talk Show - https://www.youtube.com/@CatholicTalkShow 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ is Now Live - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible sessions as to help you strategically become a better man - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Quote: “Cling fast to virtus, I beg you men of Rome, it is the heritage that your ancestors bequeathed you. All else is false and doubtful, ephemeral and changeful; only virtues stands firmly fixed, its roots run deep, it can never be shaken by any violence, never moved from its place.” - Cicero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full5 Ancient Romans Every Man Should Know50ecedcd-288e-4a13-ac17-f82f9d709c10Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +00004779https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Money Expert: From $0 to Millions In 2 Years Without Any Hard Work!: Codie Sanchez In this new episode Steven sits down with founder, CEO and self-titled "Boring Biz" lady, Codie Sanchez Codie starter her career as a JFK award winning journalist covering human trafficking. In a career change, Codie entered the world of finance, and is a former partner at private equity firm EEC, and built First Trust’s $1 billion+ AUM Latin America business. She is the Founder of ‘Contrarian Thinking’ and the Cofounder of ‘Unconventional Acquisitions’, which focuses on purchasing small or what Codie calls ‘boring’ businesses as a way to achieve financial freedom. Codie has appeared on CNBC, Fox, Forbes, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, People en Español, Business Wire. In this conversation Codie and Steven discuss topics, such as: The ways of reaching financially freedom Learning the skills of making the perfect deal Codie’s ingredients for success How to transform failing businesses How to purchase a business with $0 You can find out more about Codie on her website, here: https://bit.ly/3CMfn7T Follow Codie: Instagram: https://bit.ly/469lC3n Twitter: https://bit.ly/3pcXdZR TikTok: https://bit.ly/42QOYAw Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with founder, CEO and self-titled "Boring Biz" lady, Codie Sanchez Codie starter her career as a JFK award winning journalist covering human trafficking. In a career change, Codie entered the world of finance, and is a former partner at private equity firm EEC, and built First Trust’s $1 billion+ AUM Latin America business. She is the Founder of ‘Contrarian Thinking’ and the Cofounder of ‘Unconventional Acquisitions’, which focuses on purchasing small or what Codie calls ‘boring’ businesses as a way to achieve financial freedom. Codie has appeared on CNBC, Fox, Forbes, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, People en Español, Business Wire. In this conversation Codie and Steven discuss topics, such as: The ways of reaching financially freedom Learning the skills of making the perfect deal Codie’s ingredients for success How to transform failing businesses How to purchase a business with $0 You can find out more about Codie on her website, here: https://bit.ly/3CMfn7T Follow Codie: Instagram: https://bit.ly/469lC3n Twitter: https://bit.ly/3pcXdZR TikTok: https://bit.ly/42QOYAw Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Money Expert: From $0 to Millions In 2 Years Without Any Hard Work!: Codie Sanchez 0131d1df-d76a-4d51-aa1a-42647f2c0583Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +00005878https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Confidence in God (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 173: Confidence in God (2023)8ced2b82-c793-43f5-909e-6a19176196fdThu, 22 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Confidence in God (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 173: Confidence in God (2023)a6ad7129-c095-43a8-854b-2de6d199415cThu, 22 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Confidence in God (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 173: Confidence in God (2023)28e7a6eb-853f-4595-a1f8-040d1e4d8579Thu, 22 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Confidence in God (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 173: Confidence in God (2023)e183e203-f27f-4295-b1ed-2eea80b530cfThu, 22 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Brothers and Sisters in Baptism The Catechism shows us how Baptism unites the Church as a “People of God of the New Covenant” and goes so far as to say that “Baptism constitutes the foundation of communion among all Christians.” We all belong to Jesus, together. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that with the gift of unity in Baptism comes real responsibility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1267-1274. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism shows us how Baptism unites the Church as a “People of God of the New Covenant” and goes so far as to say that “Baptism constitutes the foundation of communion among all Christians.” We all belong to Jesus, together. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that with the gift of unity in Baptism comes real responsibility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1267-1274. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 173: Brothers and Sisters in Baptismd3b981bd-e436-4ab2-9067-98ae51f2c46aThu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAccepting CircumstancesHeather opened Mom's bedroom door and whispered, "Mom, I need help packing for the beach.""What time is it?" Mom opened one eye."It's seven thirty. We have lots to do before Dad comes."Mom took a deep breath. "You're right."After breakfast, Heather and her mom packed, gathered beach gear, and picked snacks for the drive. "Your dad will be here soon," Mom said. "Go get dressed."Heather bit her lip. "Mom, I'm excited to go, but I don't want to leave you here alone.""I'll be fine, Heather. Besides, I won't be alone--Jesus is always with me. And He's with you too.""I know. But I'll miss you." Heather hugged Mom. "I liked it better when we went all together--you, Dad, and me.""I know, honey. But this is your dad's family vacation week, and you'll have a great time with your cousins. We'll have our vacation in two weeks."Heather and Dad were the last ones to arrive at the beach house. "It's official! Let the family vacation begin," Dad announced. Everyone cheered."I'll show you our room, Heather," said Megan. "All the boys are bunking in the loft."Heather chuckled. "That should be interesting--and noisy!" After unpacking, the girls headed to the beach. "I'm so glad we're all here," Megan said. "But it seems strange without your mom this year."Heather stared at the sand. "My mom and I will take our vacation in two weeks.""Two vacations--that's cool!" Megan said."Yeah, maybe. Now I have two birthday parties, two Christmas celebrations, and two homes. And as exciting as that might sound, I'd give anything for my parents not to be divorced." Heather paused. "And you know what's weird? When I'm with Mom or Dad having a great time, I sometimes feel guilty for having fun without the other one.""I never thought about that," said Megan. "I'm sorry, Heather."Heather sighed. "Divorce is really hard. I wish my parents were still together, but I'm trusting God to help me accept it. I memorized a Bible verse that says, 'I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.' It helps me remember that Jesus is with me, giving me His strength and peace, and that I can be content in any situation because of Him." -Lynda Boucher

Heather opened Mom's bedroom door and whispered, "Mom, I need help packing for the beach.""What time is it?" Mom opened one eye."It's seven thirty. We have lots to do before Dad comes."Mom took a deep breath. "You're right."After breakfast, Heather and her mom packed, gathered beach gear, and picked snacks for the drive. "Your dad will be here soon," Mom said. "Go get dressed."Heather bit her lip. "Mom, I'm excited to go, but I don't want to leave you here alone.""I'll be fine, Heather. Besides, I won't be alone--Jesus is always with me. And He's with you too.""I know. But I'll miss you." Heather hugged Mom. "I liked it better when we went all together--you, Dad, and me.""I know, honey. But this is your dad's family vacation week, and you'll have a great time with your cousins. We'll have our vacation in two weeks."Heather and Dad were the last ones to arrive at the beach house. "It's official! Let the family vacation begin," Dad announced. Everyone cheered."I'll show you our room, Heather," said Megan. "All the boys are bunking in the loft."Heather chuckled. "That should be interesting--and noisy!" After unpacking, the girls headed to the beach. "I'm so glad we're all here," Megan said. "But it seems strange without your mom this year."Heather stared at the sand. "My mom and I will take our vacation in two weeks.""Two vacations--that's cool!" Megan said."Yeah, maybe. Now I have two birthday parties, two Christmas celebrations, and two homes. And as exciting as that might sound, I'd give anything for my parents not to be divorced." Heather paused. "And you know what's weird? When I'm with Mom or Dad having a great time, I sometimes feel guilty for having fun without the other one.""I never thought about that," said Megan. "I'm sorry, Heather."Heather sighed. "Divorce is really hard. I wish my parents were still together, but I'm trusting God to help me accept it. I memorized a Bible verse that says, 'I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.' It helps me remember that Jesus is with me, giving me His strength and peace, and that I can be content in any situation because of Him." -Lynda Boucher

Accepting Circumstancesd51b80f6-8c74-4184-8c70-5b68a4672126Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAccepting CircumstancesHeather opened Mom's bedroom door and whispered, "Mom, I need help packing for the beach.""What time is it?" Mom opened one eye."It's seven thirty. We have lots to do before Dad comes."Mom took a deep breath. "You're right."After breakfast, Heather and her mom packed, gathered beach gear, and picked snacks for the drive. "Your dad will be here soon," Mom said. "Go get dressed."Heather bit her lip. "Mom, I'm excited to go, but I don't want to leave you here alone.""I'll be fine, Heather. Besides, I won't be alone--Jesus is always with me. And He's with you too.""I know. But I'll miss you." Heather hugged Mom. "I liked it better when we went all together--you, Dad, and me.""I know, honey. But this is your dad's family vacation week, and you'll have a great time with your cousins. We'll have our vacation in two weeks."Heather and Dad were the last ones to arrive at the beach house. "It's official! Let the family vacation begin," Dad announced. Everyone cheered."I'll show you our room, Heather," said Megan. "All the boys are bunking in the loft."Heather chuckled. "That should be interesting--and noisy!" After unpacking, the girls headed to the beach. "I'm so glad we're all here," Megan said. "But it seems strange without your mom this year."Heather stared at the sand. "My mom and I will take our vacation in two weeks.""Two vacations--that's cool!" Megan said."Yeah, maybe. Now I have two birthday parties, two Christmas celebrations, and two homes. And as exciting as that might sound, I'd give anything for my parents not to be divorced." Heather paused. "And you know what's weird? When I'm with Mom or Dad having a great time, I sometimes feel guilty for having fun without the other one.""I never thought about that," said Megan. "I'm sorry, Heather."Heather sighed. "Divorce is really hard. I wish my parents were still together, but I'm trusting God to help me accept it. I memorized a Bible verse that says, 'I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.' It helps me remember that Jesus is with me, giving me His strength and peace, and that I can be content in any situation because of Him." -Lynda Boucher

Heather opened Mom's bedroom door and whispered, "Mom, I need help packing for the beach.""What time is it?" Mom opened one eye."It's seven thirty. We have lots to do before Dad comes."Mom took a deep breath. "You're right."After breakfast, Heather and her mom packed, gathered beach gear, and picked snacks for the drive. "Your dad will be here soon," Mom said. "Go get dressed."Heather bit her lip. "Mom, I'm excited to go, but I don't want to leave you here alone.""I'll be fine, Heather. Besides, I won't be alone--Jesus is always with me. And He's with you too.""I know. But I'll miss you." Heather hugged Mom. "I liked it better when we went all together--you, Dad, and me.""I know, honey. But this is your dad's family vacation week, and you'll have a great time with your cousins. We'll have our vacation in two weeks."Heather and Dad were the last ones to arrive at the beach house. "It's official! Let the family vacation begin," Dad announced. Everyone cheered."I'll show you our room, Heather," said Megan. "All the boys are bunking in the loft."Heather chuckled. "That should be interesting--and noisy!" After unpacking, the girls headed to the beach. "I'm so glad we're all here," Megan said. "But it seems strange without your mom this year."Heather stared at the sand. "My mom and I will take our vacation in two weeks.""Two vacations--that's cool!" Megan said."Yeah, maybe. Now I have two birthday parties, two Christmas celebrations, and two homes. And as exciting as that might sound, I'd give anything for my parents not to be divorced." Heather paused. "And you know what's weird? When I'm with Mom or Dad having a great time, I sometimes feel guilty for having fun without the other one.""I never thought about that," said Megan. "I'm sorry, Heather."Heather sighed. "Divorce is really hard. I wish my parents were still together, but I'm trusting God to help me accept it. I memorized a Bible verse that says, 'I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.' It helps me remember that Jesus is with me, giving me His strength and peace, and that I can be content in any situation because of Him." -Lynda Boucher

Accepting Circumstances9925c116-915f-4828-a8c7-a39df23eaeb7Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Brothers and Sisters in Baptism The Catechism shows us how Baptism unites the Church as a “People of God of the New Covenant” and goes so far as to say that “Baptism constitutes the foundation of communion among all Christians.” We all belong to Jesus, together. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that with the gift of unity in Baptism comes real responsibility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1267-1274. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism shows us how Baptism unites the Church as a “People of God of the New Covenant” and goes so far as to say that “Baptism constitutes the foundation of communion among all Christians.” We all belong to Jesus, together. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that with the gift of unity in Baptism comes real responsibility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1267-1274. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 173: Brothers and Sisters in Baptismcd6499d8-a07b-4d12-8be1-82bc861e2c70Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#820 - Psalms 80 – The Lord's VineThis episode is part 60 in a study of the book of Psalms. This psalm compares the nation of Israel to a transplanted vine as it pleads for God to come and save them. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 60 in a study of the book of Psalms. This psalm compares the nation of Israel to a transplanted vine as it pleads for God to come and save them. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#820 - Psalms 80 – The Lord's Vine2aae978e-5600-462f-ae87-00343d49ddb7Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:30:00 +0000683https://216.73.216.191/allTags#490 Ethical Options for Infertility - Kimberly HenkelWhat are the options, and where is the hope, for Catholic couples who encounter infertility? Ann Koshute and Kimberly Henkel, founders of Springs in the Desert, a ministry to those struggling with infertility, join us for a conversation. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. We do apologetics here. That&#8217;s what we do. Sometimes the most important apologetic, really the ground of apologetics, that is, explaining and defending the faith to others, is to live it. Esp…

What are the options, and where is the hope, for Catholic couples who encounter infertility? Ann Koshute and Kimberly Henkel, founders of Springs in the Desert, a ministry to those struggling with infertility, join us for a conversation. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. We do apologetics here. That&#8217;s what we do. Sometimes the most important apologetic, really the ground of apologetics, that is, explaining and defending the faith to others, is to live it. Esp…

#490 Ethical Options for Infertility - Kimberly Henkel3e9ae99d-59ba-4797-bb92-16ceeb9d05bdWed, 21 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#288: A Healed Hand but Hard Heart; Solomon part XII1 Kings 13:1-10, 33-34 &amp; Numbers 8:16-19 Today we hear King Jeroboam&#39;s hand suddenly become paralyzed but then miraculously healed when the man of God prays for it. This still does not change Jeroboam&#39;s heart and he continues to do evil. We take note that even though Jeroboam still seems like the bad guy, the man of God prayed for him. The kids are reminded to think about someone they know who is far from God and to pray for that person this week. Please join me in helping with the hunger crisis in Somalia. For just $12, you can help feed a family for an entire month! Click the link to do so: https://worldconcern.org/kbs To connect with me or search the episodes by scripture or topic simply click here: https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 13:1-10, 33-34 &amp; Numbers 8:16-19 Today we hear King Jeroboam&#39;s hand suddenly become paralyzed but then miraculously healed when the man of God prays for it. This still does not change Jeroboam&#39;s heart and he continues to do evil. We take note that even though Jeroboam still seems like the bad guy, the man of God prayed for him. The kids are reminded to think about someone they know who is far from God and to pray for that person this week. Please join me in helping with the hunger crisis in Somalia. For just $12, you can help feed a family for an entire month! Click the link to do so: https://worldconcern.org/kbs To connect with me or search the episodes by scripture or topic simply click here: https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#288: A Healed Hand but Hard Heart; Solomon part XII26a0d03d-fec7-4fa2-aa93-ea83964e9ac6Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:00:44 +0000839https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2023)b610973c-c97e-43c5-8d7d-6510d1b2506aWed, 21 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2023)d4fc876f-c34e-498a-a664-38fe3e946db9Wed, 21 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2023)2da2a196-8877-406e-9611-c101f12ccfa8Wed, 21 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2023)14a930f0-ae25-43f8-83d8-8f688281eb3bWed, 21 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: What Does Baptism Do? Baptism has profound effects upon the baptized: “purification from sins and new birth in the Holy Spirit.” The Catechism shows us that the graces of Baptism are so deep that—for the newly baptized—“nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God.” Fr. Mike relates to us the hard teaching that we are born mere beloved creatures of God—but through Baptism, we become adopted sons and daughters of God. Today’s readings are paragraphs 1262-1266. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Baptism has profound effects upon the baptized: “purification from sins and new birth in the Holy Spirit.” The Catechism shows us that the graces of Baptism are so deep that—for the newly baptized—“nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God.” Fr. Mike relates to us the hard teaching that we are born mere beloved creatures of God—but through Baptism, we become adopted sons and daughters of God. Today’s readings are paragraphs 1262-1266. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 172: What Does Baptism Do?c7a61f07-3257-4c48-a64f-bf3b33207af6Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Safe Place"I'm ready to go to the store, Mom," said Aurelia. "You said you needed some milk, right? Anything else?""I also need a loaf of bread and a package of cheese," Mom replied. "Oh, and I could use some cornstarch and some baking powder too. Can you remember all that?" She glanced at her daughter. "What are you doing?" asked Mom.Aurelia lifted her head and grinned. She turned her hand to show her mother what she had done. "I wrote the list on my palm with this pen so I'll be sure to know what you need. I could have made a list on paper, but I might have lost that. I can't lose my hand." Mom laughed. "That's a unique idea. Okay, I think that's everything--but hold on just a minute. I want to show you an interesting verse in the Bible." She walked over to her desk, picked up her Bible, and opened it to the book of Isaiah. "Read this," Mom said, pointing to a verse. "Read it out loud and tell me what you think of it."Aurelia read the verse. "See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands." She looked up at her mom. "Hey, that's cool! God writes on His palms too."Mom nodded. "Actually, He does more than just write. After all, that ink will wash off your palm--at least I certainly hope it will! But God told the people of Israel they were inscribed on His palms, and we can apply that to Christians too. Some translations use the word engraved. Engraving goes deeper than writing. It won't ever come off." Mom smiled at Aurelia. "Whenever I read that verse, I think of Jesus's hands. When He appeared to His disciples after He rose from the dead, He had scars on His palms where He had been nailed to the cross for our sins. Those scars show how much He loves us. I'm so thankful I'm engraved on God's palms." Aurelia was silent for a moment. She looked down at the black writing on her hand. "Me too." She closed her hand over the writing. "It's a safe place to be, isn't it?" -Lynn Stamm Rex

"I'm ready to go to the store, Mom," said Aurelia. "You said you needed some milk, right? Anything else?""I also need a loaf of bread and a package of cheese," Mom replied. "Oh, and I could use some cornstarch and some baking powder too. Can you remember all that?" She glanced at her daughter. "What are you doing?" asked Mom.Aurelia lifted her head and grinned. She turned her hand to show her mother what she had done. "I wrote the list on my palm with this pen so I'll be sure to know what you need. I could have made a list on paper, but I might have lost that. I can't lose my hand." Mom laughed. "That's a unique idea. Okay, I think that's everything--but hold on just a minute. I want to show you an interesting verse in the Bible." She walked over to her desk, picked up her Bible, and opened it to the book of Isaiah. "Read this," Mom said, pointing to a verse. "Read it out loud and tell me what you think of it."Aurelia read the verse. "See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands." She looked up at her mom. "Hey, that's cool! God writes on His palms too."Mom nodded. "Actually, He does more than just write. After all, that ink will wash off your palm--at least I certainly hope it will! But God told the people of Israel they were inscribed on His palms, and we can apply that to Christians too. Some translations use the word engraved. Engraving goes deeper than writing. It won't ever come off." Mom smiled at Aurelia. "Whenever I read that verse, I think of Jesus's hands. When He appeared to His disciples after He rose from the dead, He had scars on His palms where He had been nailed to the cross for our sins. Those scars show how much He loves us. I'm so thankful I'm engraved on God's palms." Aurelia was silent for a moment. She looked down at the black writing on her hand. "Me too." She closed her hand over the writing. "It's a safe place to be, isn't it?" -Lynn Stamm Rex

A Safe Place5cb0bfe4-f737-4c06-905d-d61f7555e4ccWed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Safe Place"I'm ready to go to the store, Mom," said Aurelia. "You said you needed some milk, right? Anything else?""I also need a loaf of bread and a package of cheese," Mom replied. "Oh, and I could use some cornstarch and some baking powder too. Can you remember all that?" She glanced at her daughter. "What are you doing?" asked Mom.Aurelia lifted her head and grinned. She turned her hand to show her mother what she had done. "I wrote the list on my palm with this pen so I'll be sure to know what you need. I could have made a list on paper, but I might have lost that. I can't lose my hand." Mom laughed. "That's a unique idea. Okay, I think that's everything--but hold on just a minute. I want to show you an interesting verse in the Bible." She walked over to her desk, picked up her Bible, and opened it to the book of Isaiah. "Read this," Mom said, pointing to a verse. "Read it out loud and tell me what you think of it."Aurelia read the verse. "See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands." She looked up at her mom. "Hey, that's cool! God writes on His palms too."Mom nodded. "Actually, He does more than just write. After all, that ink will wash off your palm--at least I certainly hope it will! But God told the people of Israel they were inscribed on His palms, and we can apply that to Christians too. Some translations use the word engraved. Engraving goes deeper than writing. It won't ever come off." Mom smiled at Aurelia. "Whenever I read that verse, I think of Jesus's hands. When He appeared to His disciples after He rose from the dead, He had scars on His palms where He had been nailed to the cross for our sins. Those scars show how much He loves us. I'm so thankful I'm engraved on God's palms." Aurelia was silent for a moment. She looked down at the black writing on her hand. "Me too." She closed her hand over the writing. "It's a safe place to be, isn't it?" -Lynn Stamm Rex

"I'm ready to go to the store, Mom," said Aurelia. "You said you needed some milk, right? Anything else?""I also need a loaf of bread and a package of cheese," Mom replied. "Oh, and I could use some cornstarch and some baking powder too. Can you remember all that?" She glanced at her daughter. "What are you doing?" asked Mom.Aurelia lifted her head and grinned. She turned her hand to show her mother what she had done. "I wrote the list on my palm with this pen so I'll be sure to know what you need. I could have made a list on paper, but I might have lost that. I can't lose my hand." Mom laughed. "That's a unique idea. Okay, I think that's everything--but hold on just a minute. I want to show you an interesting verse in the Bible." She walked over to her desk, picked up her Bible, and opened it to the book of Isaiah. "Read this," Mom said, pointing to a verse. "Read it out loud and tell me what you think of it."Aurelia read the verse. "See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands." She looked up at her mom. "Hey, that's cool! God writes on His palms too."Mom nodded. "Actually, He does more than just write. After all, that ink will wash off your palm--at least I certainly hope it will! But God told the people of Israel they were inscribed on His palms, and we can apply that to Christians too. Some translations use the word engraved. Engraving goes deeper than writing. It won't ever come off." Mom smiled at Aurelia. "Whenever I read that verse, I think of Jesus's hands. When He appeared to His disciples after He rose from the dead, He had scars on His palms where He had been nailed to the cross for our sins. Those scars show how much He loves us. I'm so thankful I'm engraved on God's palms." Aurelia was silent for a moment. She looked down at the black writing on her hand. "Me too." She closed her hand over the writing. "It's a safe place to be, isn't it?" -Lynn Stamm Rex

A Safe Place93e04d3e-e7a4-465f-aec6-6279af201110Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: What Does Baptism Do? Baptism has profound effects upon the baptized: “purification from sins and new birth in the Holy Spirit.” The Catechism shows us that the graces of Baptism are so deep that—for the newly baptized—“nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God.” Fr. Mike relates to us the hard teaching that we are born mere beloved creatures of God—but through Baptism, we become adopted sons and daughters of God. Today’s readings are paragraphs 1262-1266. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Baptism has profound effects upon the baptized: “purification from sins and new birth in the Holy Spirit.” The Catechism shows us that the graces of Baptism are so deep that—for the newly baptized—“nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God.” Fr. Mike relates to us the hard teaching that we are born mere beloved creatures of God—but through Baptism, we become adopted sons and daughters of God. Today’s readings are paragraphs 1262-1266. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 172: What Does Baptism Do?130cd537-b5ea-4553-9099-2c6f9790e6a6Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2023)07af3413-d36e-4d65-b740-897ae422efc3Tue, 20 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2023)308e4bae-e922-4ce0-8319-4a5759a39d8fTue, 20 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2023)de1c8550-5339-4c59-b717-ddc9ea320e03Tue, 20 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2023)445ad608-df67-4232-acce-0b610be99d24Tue, 20 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: The Necessity of Baptism “Baptism is the sacrament of faith.” The Catechism explains to us who can baptize as well as why we need Baptism for eternal life. It also explains to us what happens when people die without the opportunity for Baptism. Fr. Mike addresses our “what about” questions concerning Baptism. Most especially, Fr. Mike addresses the destination of those who will never have the opportunity to hear the Gospel or be baptized. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1253-1261. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

“Baptism is the sacrament of faith.” The Catechism explains to us who can baptize as well as why we need Baptism for eternal life. It also explains to us what happens when people die without the opportunity for Baptism. Fr. Mike addresses our “what about” questions concerning Baptism. Most especially, Fr. Mike addresses the destination of those who will never have the opportunity to hear the Gospel or be baptized. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1253-1261. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 171: The Necessity of Baptism20aa990e-5209-4361-9272-2ee29854d963Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Princess and the Pea"Grandma, will you read The Princess and the Pea to me before I go to bed?" begged Alonya when she and her sister were staying over at Grandma's house. "Oh, you know that story," said Thea. "The princess couldn't sleep because there was a pea under her mattress. Even though there were lots of mattresses on her bed, the pea still kept her awake, and she--" "Don't tell it!" said Alonya. "I want to hear Grandma read it." "I'll read it." Grandma took the book Alonya handed her and read the story. "Bedtime," she announced when she finished. As she tucked the girls in, Grandma began feeling under the mattress. "What are you doing, Grandma?" Alonya asked. "I'm looking for peas, Princess!"Thea giggled. "There aren't any there, Grandma.""Good," said Grandma. "I hope there aren't any in your lives either." She smiled at the puzzled expression on the girls' faces. "The pea in the story reminds me of a time when I did something wrong," Grandma told them. "I took some money from my mother's purse. I thought it didn't matter because it wasn't very much. But my stealing was like the pea in the story. It was hidden, but it really bothered me. Sometimes I would lie awake at night thinking about it." "Just like in The Princess and the Pea!" Alonya cried. "But you're not a princess, Grandma." "In a way I am," said Grandma. "Our heavenly Father is the King of kings, and we're His children, so doesn't that make us princesses?" "Wow! I never thought of that," said Alonya. "What happened next?" "Finally, I couldn't stand trying to hide my sin any longer. I had to confess what I did and ask Jesus and my mother to forgive me." "And did you live happily ever after?" Thea asked, grinning. Grandma laughed. "I must admit I still sin sometimes, but when I think about what happened so long ago, it's a good reminder to always confess my sin. Then I have peace knowing Jesus has forgiven me because He took the punishment for all my sins when He died on the cross." Grandma gave each of the girls a kiss on the forehead and turned off the light. "He wants us to rest in His love and forgiveness--without any peas under our mattresses!" -Lucinda J. Rollings

"Grandma, will you read The Princess and the Pea to me before I go to bed?" begged Alonya when she and her sister were staying over at Grandma's house. "Oh, you know that story," said Thea. "The princess couldn't sleep because there was a pea under her mattress. Even though there were lots of mattresses on her bed, the pea still kept her awake, and she--" "Don't tell it!" said Alonya. "I want to hear Grandma read it." "I'll read it." Grandma took the book Alonya handed her and read the story. "Bedtime," she announced when she finished. As she tucked the girls in, Grandma began feeling under the mattress. "What are you doing, Grandma?" Alonya asked. "I'm looking for peas, Princess!"Thea giggled. "There aren't any there, Grandma.""Good," said Grandma. "I hope there aren't any in your lives either." She smiled at the puzzled expression on the girls' faces. "The pea in the story reminds me of a time when I did something wrong," Grandma told them. "I took some money from my mother's purse. I thought it didn't matter because it wasn't very much. But my stealing was like the pea in the story. It was hidden, but it really bothered me. Sometimes I would lie awake at night thinking about it." "Just like in The Princess and the Pea!" Alonya cried. "But you're not a princess, Grandma." "In a way I am," said Grandma. "Our heavenly Father is the King of kings, and we're His children, so doesn't that make us princesses?" "Wow! I never thought of that," said Alonya. "What happened next?" "Finally, I couldn't stand trying to hide my sin any longer. I had to confess what I did and ask Jesus and my mother to forgive me." "And did you live happily ever after?" Thea asked, grinning. Grandma laughed. "I must admit I still sin sometimes, but when I think about what happened so long ago, it's a good reminder to always confess my sin. Then I have peace knowing Jesus has forgiven me because He took the punishment for all my sins when He died on the cross." Grandma gave each of the girls a kiss on the forehead and turned off the light. "He wants us to rest in His love and forgiveness--without any peas under our mattresses!" -Lucinda J. Rollings

The Princess and the Pea9f476cce-11f0-47ac-a65a-c19ebe07a788Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Princess and the Pea"Grandma, will you read The Princess and the Pea to me before I go to bed?" begged Alonya when she and her sister were staying over at Grandma's house. "Oh, you know that story," said Thea. "The princess couldn't sleep because there was a pea under her mattress. Even though there were lots of mattresses on her bed, the pea still kept her awake, and she--" "Don't tell it!" said Alonya. "I want to hear Grandma read it." "I'll read it." Grandma took the book Alonya handed her and read the story. "Bedtime," she announced when she finished. As she tucked the girls in, Grandma began feeling under the mattress. "What are you doing, Grandma?" Alonya asked. "I'm looking for peas, Princess!"Thea giggled. "There aren't any there, Grandma.""Good," said Grandma. "I hope there aren't any in your lives either." She smiled at the puzzled expression on the girls' faces. "The pea in the story reminds me of a time when I did something wrong," Grandma told them. "I took some money from my mother's purse. I thought it didn't matter because it wasn't very much. But my stealing was like the pea in the story. It was hidden, but it really bothered me. Sometimes I would lie awake at night thinking about it." "Just like in The Princess and the Pea!" Alonya cried. "But you're not a princess, Grandma." "In a way I am," said Grandma. "Our heavenly Father is the King of kings, and we're His children, so doesn't that make us princesses?" "Wow! I never thought of that," said Alonya. "What happened next?" "Finally, I couldn't stand trying to hide my sin any longer. I had to confess what I did and ask Jesus and my mother to forgive me." "And did you live happily ever after?" Thea asked, grinning. Grandma laughed. "I must admit I still sin sometimes, but when I think about what happened so long ago, it's a good reminder to always confess my sin. Then I have peace knowing Jesus has forgiven me because He took the punishment for all my sins when He died on the cross." Grandma gave each of the girls a kiss on the forehead and turned off the light. "He wants us to rest in His love and forgiveness--without any peas under our mattresses!" -Lucinda J. Rollings

"Grandma, will you read The Princess and the Pea to me before I go to bed?" begged Alonya when she and her sister were staying over at Grandma's house. "Oh, you know that story," said Thea. "The princess couldn't sleep because there was a pea under her mattress. Even though there were lots of mattresses on her bed, the pea still kept her awake, and she--" "Don't tell it!" said Alonya. "I want to hear Grandma read it." "I'll read it." Grandma took the book Alonya handed her and read the story. "Bedtime," she announced when she finished. As she tucked the girls in, Grandma began feeling under the mattress. "What are you doing, Grandma?" Alonya asked. "I'm looking for peas, Princess!"Thea giggled. "There aren't any there, Grandma.""Good," said Grandma. "I hope there aren't any in your lives either." She smiled at the puzzled expression on the girls' faces. "The pea in the story reminds me of a time when I did something wrong," Grandma told them. "I took some money from my mother's purse. I thought it didn't matter because it wasn't very much. But my stealing was like the pea in the story. It was hidden, but it really bothered me. Sometimes I would lie awake at night thinking about it." "Just like in The Princess and the Pea!" Alonya cried. "But you're not a princess, Grandma." "In a way I am," said Grandma. "Our heavenly Father is the King of kings, and we're His children, so doesn't that make us princesses?" "Wow! I never thought of that," said Alonya. "What happened next?" "Finally, I couldn't stand trying to hide my sin any longer. I had to confess what I did and ask Jesus and my mother to forgive me." "And did you live happily ever after?" Thea asked, grinning. Grandma laughed. "I must admit I still sin sometimes, but when I think about what happened so long ago, it's a good reminder to always confess my sin. Then I have peace knowing Jesus has forgiven me because He took the punishment for all my sins when He died on the cross." Grandma gave each of the girls a kiss on the forehead and turned off the light. "He wants us to rest in His love and forgiveness--without any peas under our mattresses!" -Lucinda J. Rollings

The Princess and the Peae8436ff0-3d20-43e8-9ac7-620e13bdf6eeTue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: The Necessity of Baptism “Baptism is the sacrament of faith.” The Catechism explains to us who can baptize as well as why we need Baptism for eternal life. It also explains to us what happens when people die without the opportunity for Baptism. Fr. Mike addresses our “what about” questions concerning Baptism. Most especially, Fr. Mike addresses the destination of those who will never have the opportunity to hear the Gospel or be baptized. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1253-1261. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

“Baptism is the sacrament of faith.” The Catechism explains to us who can baptize as well as why we need Baptism for eternal life. It also explains to us what happens when people die without the opportunity for Baptism. Fr. Mike addresses our “what about” questions concerning Baptism. Most especially, Fr. Mike addresses the destination of those who will never have the opportunity to hear the Gospel or be baptized. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1253-1261. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 171: The Necessity of Baptism7d8fd0d3-e5cf-484c-8abd-f3fcda07cf75Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEmbracing a Deeper Masculinity Part 2This episode is Part 2 of episode 143. I strongly recommend you listen to that episode first! There are many in our society who desperately want us all to believe that gender is merely an adjustable value. Even within the Catholic church, there are many who fail to embrace just how stunningly different men are from women. Women are different from men! And not merely in plumbing, but in deep and powerful ways. In various ways from how we use words, evaluate actions, and look at the world. When we try to evaluate our wives using the lens of a man or when we try to evaluate a husband using the lens of a woman things get ugly. Yet we do it all the time! Join me in the this episode as I continue explaining some really critical differences between the genders and how they relate to our God-given duties in marriage. I'm going to be direct and blunt. I'm going to speak using language intended for a man to understand. This means, ladies, you may not understand what I mean correctly. :) This episode continues the wisdom that I wish I would have had available in my marriage many years ago.

This episode is Part 2 of episode 143. I strongly recommend you listen to that episode first! There are many in our society who desperately want us all to believe that gender is merely an adjustable value. Even within the Catholic church, there are many who fail to embrace just how stunningly different men are from women. Women are different from men! And not merely in plumbing, but in deep and powerful ways. In various ways from how we use words, evaluate actions, and look at the world. When we try to evaluate our wives using the lens of a man or when we try to evaluate a husband using the lens of a woman things get ugly. Yet we do it all the time! Join me in the this episode as I continue explaining some really critical differences between the genders and how they relate to our God-given duties in marriage. I'm going to be direct and blunt. I'm going to speak using language intended for a man to understand. This means, ladies, you may not understand what I mean correctly. :) This episode continues the wisdom that I wish I would have had available in my marriage many years ago.

fullEmbracing a Deeper Masculinity Part 296a3d2bb-4b50-4d07-a699-d2e3f9d8870fMon, 19 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsQueer Eye Star Opens Up About Hitting Rock Bottom: Jonathan Van NessIn this new episode Steven sits down with hairdresser, television personality, and ‘Queer Eye’s’ grooming expert, Jonathan Van Ness. Jonathan began his career as a hairdresser, however in 2013 while giving a haircut he captured the attention of a creator for the comedy video website, ‘Funny Or Die’. This was the start of Jonathan’s hit ‘Gay of Thrones’ web series which was nominated three times for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series. In 2018, Jonathan was catapulted into fame as the grooming expert in the Netflix series ‘Queer Eye’. Since 2015, he has hosted a weekly podcast, ’Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness’, and in 2019 he released his New York Times best-selling memoir, ‘Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love’. In 2021, Jonathan launched ‘JVN Hair’, a gender inclusive, sustainable, cruelty-free haircare brand. In this conversation Jonathan and Steven discuss topics, such as: Jonathan’s intense childhood His drug and sex addiction His journey into sex work and how he lost control of his life The challenges he has faced with rapid fame The increasing transphobia and attack on trans people in the US You can purchase all of Jonathan’s ‘JVN’ hair products, here: https://bit.ly/3CyBBdK Follow Jonathan: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CzC6UG YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pcXdZR TikTok: https://bit.ly/3JhaOX9 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with hairdresser, television personality, and ‘Queer Eye’s’ grooming expert, Jonathan Van Ness. Jonathan began his career as a hairdresser, however in 2013 while giving a haircut he captured the attention of a creator for the comedy video website, ‘Funny Or Die’. This was the start of Jonathan’s hit ‘Gay of Thrones’ web series which was nominated three times for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series. In 2018, Jonathan was catapulted into fame as the grooming expert in the Netflix series ‘Queer Eye’. Since 2015, he has hosted a weekly podcast, ’Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness’, and in 2019 he released his New York Times best-selling memoir, ‘Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love’. In 2021, Jonathan launched ‘JVN Hair’, a gender inclusive, sustainable, cruelty-free haircare brand. In this conversation Jonathan and Steven discuss topics, such as: Jonathan’s intense childhood His drug and sex addiction His journey into sex work and how he lost control of his life The challenges he has faced with rapid fame The increasing transphobia and attack on trans people in the US You can purchase all of Jonathan’s ‘JVN’ hair products, here: https://bit.ly/3CyBBdK Follow Jonathan: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CzC6UG YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pcXdZR TikTok: https://bit.ly/3JhaOX9 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullQueer Eye Star Opens Up About Hitting Rock Bottom: Jonathan Van Ness20284a9b-03ff-4c38-9b35-f6dd43a39417Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +00004396https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2023) Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2023)b0b7c8a8-e064-4624-9acc-0bbe5d033121Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2023) Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2023)502c6f07-fb47-4ace-b3ce-54388010b565Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2023) Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2023)7de531ba-29ad-48f8-8989-b614e3ee3654Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2023) Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2023)c919c47e-0d5f-479a-9202-c24686e2dbc4Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Who Can Be Baptized? Put simply, “[e]very person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized.” The Catechism explains to us the purpose of Baptism for both adults and infants. Fr. Mike doubles down and makes sure we understand that Baptism is for everyone. God wills Baptism for all people. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1246-1252. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Put simply, “[e]very person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized.” The Catechism explains to us the purpose of Baptism for both adults and infants. Fr. Mike doubles down and makes sure we understand that Baptism is for everyone. God wills Baptism for all people. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1246-1252. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 170: Who Can Be Baptized?cc0e34b6-5ad4-4091-9134-b48160f3273eMon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFollow the Leader"Look at all the people!" exclaimed Austin. "This traffic is terrible!""Yes," said Dad. "Today's parade better be good, or I'll wish I'd stayed home." He inched forward with the traffic. "A lot of cars are turning here. Looks like a good idea to me. Maybe they know of a place to park around the corner." He made a right turn, following the car in front of him.Immediately the traffic speeded up, but instead of finding a place to park, they found themselves on a long ramp leading to a freeway. "Oh no," Dad groaned. "I didn't see the sign for the freeway! Now we'll have to go a few miles before we can turn around." He scowled at the car ahead of him. "Thanks a lot, mister. You led me wrong!"Mom laughed. "So it's his fault?""What about the car behind us?" asked Austin. "I noticed that they followed along too. Is that your fault, Dad?"Dad grinned. "Nope. They should have watched where they were going!" Everybody laughed."Hey, Austin, Dad sounds like you," said Austin's brother David. "Last week you said it wasn't your fault you got in trouble at the church picnic because you were just doing what some older kids were doing. At the same time, you didn't think it was your fault when Gracie copied what you did." "All right, all right. We've already dealt with that problem, so let's not keep dredging it up," said Mom.Dad nodded. "There's a lesson for us here though. We tend to forget that God has given each of us the ability to make our own decisions, and He wants us to do that instead of blindly following the crowd.""Yes," said Mom. "He's also given us the Holy Spirit, who guides us in how to live in a way that shows others we belong to Jesus and have His love in our hearts. He should be the example we follow in everything we do."They were approaching an off ramp. "I don't know about that guy ahead of me," said Dad, "but I'm going to get off here and turn around." As they left the highway, Austin looked to see if the car behind them would follow. It did. -Hazel W. Marett

"Look at all the people!" exclaimed Austin. "This traffic is terrible!""Yes," said Dad. "Today's parade better be good, or I'll wish I'd stayed home." He inched forward with the traffic. "A lot of cars are turning here. Looks like a good idea to me. Maybe they know of a place to park around the corner." He made a right turn, following the car in front of him.Immediately the traffic speeded up, but instead of finding a place to park, they found themselves on a long ramp leading to a freeway. "Oh no," Dad groaned. "I didn't see the sign for the freeway! Now we'll have to go a few miles before we can turn around." He scowled at the car ahead of him. "Thanks a lot, mister. You led me wrong!"Mom laughed. "So it's his fault?""What about the car behind us?" asked Austin. "I noticed that they followed along too. Is that your fault, Dad?"Dad grinned. "Nope. They should have watched where they were going!" Everybody laughed."Hey, Austin, Dad sounds like you," said Austin's brother David. "Last week you said it wasn't your fault you got in trouble at the church picnic because you were just doing what some older kids were doing. At the same time, you didn't think it was your fault when Gracie copied what you did." "All right, all right. We've already dealt with that problem, so let's not keep dredging it up," said Mom.Dad nodded. "There's a lesson for us here though. We tend to forget that God has given each of us the ability to make our own decisions, and He wants us to do that instead of blindly following the crowd.""Yes," said Mom. "He's also given us the Holy Spirit, who guides us in how to live in a way that shows others we belong to Jesus and have His love in our hearts. He should be the example we follow in everything we do."They were approaching an off ramp. "I don't know about that guy ahead of me," said Dad, "but I'm going to get off here and turn around." As they left the highway, Austin looked to see if the car behind them would follow. It did. -Hazel W. Marett

Follow the Leader79ca9412-6c1c-4408-8f92-a81413f99695Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFollow the Leader"Look at all the people!" exclaimed Austin. "This traffic is terrible!""Yes," said Dad. "Today's parade better be good, or I'll wish I'd stayed home." He inched forward with the traffic. "A lot of cars are turning here. Looks like a good idea to me. Maybe they know of a place to park around the corner." He made a right turn, following the car in front of him.Immediately the traffic speeded up, but instead of finding a place to park, they found themselves on a long ramp leading to a freeway. "Oh no," Dad groaned. "I didn't see the sign for the freeway! Now we'll have to go a few miles before we can turn around." He scowled at the car ahead of him. "Thanks a lot, mister. You led me wrong!"Mom laughed. "So it's his fault?""What about the car behind us?" asked Austin. "I noticed that they followed along too. Is that your fault, Dad?"Dad grinned. "Nope. They should have watched where they were going!" Everybody laughed."Hey, Austin, Dad sounds like you," said Austin's brother David. "Last week you said it wasn't your fault you got in trouble at the church picnic because you were just doing what some older kids were doing. At the same time, you didn't think it was your fault when Gracie copied what you did." "All right, all right. We've already dealt with that problem, so let's not keep dredging it up," said Mom.Dad nodded. "There's a lesson for us here though. We tend to forget that God has given each of us the ability to make our own decisions, and He wants us to do that instead of blindly following the crowd.""Yes," said Mom. "He's also given us the Holy Spirit, who guides us in how to live in a way that shows others we belong to Jesus and have His love in our hearts. He should be the example we follow in everything we do."They were approaching an off ramp. "I don't know about that guy ahead of me," said Dad, "but I'm going to get off here and turn around." As they left the highway, Austin looked to see if the car behind them would follow. It did. -Hazel W. Marett

"Look at all the people!" exclaimed Austin. "This traffic is terrible!""Yes," said Dad. "Today's parade better be good, or I'll wish I'd stayed home." He inched forward with the traffic. "A lot of cars are turning here. Looks like a good idea to me. Maybe they know of a place to park around the corner." He made a right turn, following the car in front of him.Immediately the traffic speeded up, but instead of finding a place to park, they found themselves on a long ramp leading to a freeway. "Oh no," Dad groaned. "I didn't see the sign for the freeway! Now we'll have to go a few miles before we can turn around." He scowled at the car ahead of him. "Thanks a lot, mister. You led me wrong!"Mom laughed. "So it's his fault?""What about the car behind us?" asked Austin. "I noticed that they followed along too. Is that your fault, Dad?"Dad grinned. "Nope. They should have watched where they were going!" Everybody laughed."Hey, Austin, Dad sounds like you," said Austin's brother David. "Last week you said it wasn't your fault you got in trouble at the church picnic because you were just doing what some older kids were doing. At the same time, you didn't think it was your fault when Gracie copied what you did." "All right, all right. We've already dealt with that problem, so let's not keep dredging it up," said Mom.Dad nodded. "There's a lesson for us here though. We tend to forget that God has given each of us the ability to make our own decisions, and He wants us to do that instead of blindly following the crowd.""Yes," said Mom. "He's also given us the Holy Spirit, who guides us in how to live in a way that shows others we belong to Jesus and have His love in our hearts. He should be the example we follow in everything we do."They were approaching an off ramp. "I don't know about that guy ahead of me," said Dad, "but I'm going to get off here and turn around." As they left the highway, Austin looked to see if the car behind them would follow. It did. -Hazel W. Marett

Follow the Leader257e471d-1450-40bf-ad02-dd36ae32b804Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Who Can Be Baptized? Put simply, “[e]very person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized.” The Catechism explains to us the purpose of Baptism for both adults and infants. Fr. Mike doubles down and makes sure we understand that Baptism is for everyone. God wills Baptism for all people. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1246-1252. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Put simply, “[e]very person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized.” The Catechism explains to us the purpose of Baptism for both adults and infants. Fr. Mike doubles down and makes sure we understand that Baptism is for everyone. God wills Baptism for all people. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1246-1252. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 170: Who Can Be Baptized?9f9e881f-4b66-4082-a76d-0e4f488f457bMon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2023) Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2023)7cc20563-c76f-4fcf-9992-f0a2fa6b7b55Sun, 18 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2023) Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2023)e7bbb739-9626-4d97-82b9-66721469e807Sun, 18 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2023) Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2023)58e5fd02-9378-4d11-8ca3-3b6d5e3f38d9Sun, 18 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2023) Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2023)ab553a86-8c8c-450c-b3b3-f0bfd868ef69Sun, 18 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: The Mystagogy of Baptism Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism, specifically the mystagogy of the rite of Baptism. The Catechism explains each and every element of the Baptismal rite, from the Sign of the Cross to the baptismal water. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on Baptism just being the beginning of our sacramental journey, and how we are called to walk as children of God throughout our lives after our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1234-1245. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism, specifically the mystagogy of the rite of Baptism. The Catechism explains each and every element of the Baptismal rite, from the Sign of the Cross to the baptismal water. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on Baptism just being the beginning of our sacramental journey, and how we are called to walk as children of God throughout our lives after our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1234-1245. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 169: The Mystagogy of Baptismecfaf619-59ce-4a09-8402-6909bb936b7aSun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Perfect Dad"It's time to dismiss our class, but before we go, let's pray to God using the prayer Jesus taught us," said Mrs. Mac. "Last week we talked about the meaning of the words and phrases. Think about them as you say them today." The kids in the Sunday school class stood up and together recited the Lord's Prayer.As the children were leaving, Mrs. Mac smiled warmly at Ben, a new boy in the class. "We're so glad you came today," she said. "We hope you'll come again."Ben shrugged. "You all said that prayer just now--that one that begins, 'Our Father in heaven.' Well, I don't want to have anything to do with God if He's a father!""What makes you say that, Ben?" asked Mrs. Mac.Ben scowled. "Because fathers don't treat people right, so I don't want one," he said angrily, but his eyes filled with tears. "You know what my father did? He left my mom and sister and me when I was five years old. Who wants another father like that?""Oh, Ben, I'm so sorry." Mrs. Mac was quiet for a few moments as she silently prayed for the right words to say. "Ben," she said at last, "we compare God to many things. But because God is perfect, no human example can ever describe Him properly." Ben still looked glum. "Ben, tell me about your mom," said Mrs. Mac.Ben's face lit up as he thought about his mother. "Mom's great! She loves me and my sister, and she takes good care of us.""Well, think of God as someone who loves you and cares about you even more than your mom does," said Mrs. Mac. "The Bible tells us that even if a mother forgets her child, God does not forget us. I'm so sorry your dad left you, but I want you to know that God will never leave His children.""Really?" asked Ben, hope shining in his eyes."Yes, really. God loves you so much that Jesus became human and died for your sins so you could have a relationship with Him. He wants to be with you through the pain your dad caused you, and He won't ever abandon you. Jesus came to save you so you could be part of His family forever." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"It's time to dismiss our class, but before we go, let's pray to God using the prayer Jesus taught us," said Mrs. Mac. "Last week we talked about the meaning of the words and phrases. Think about them as you say them today." The kids in the Sunday school class stood up and together recited the Lord's Prayer.As the children were leaving, Mrs. Mac smiled warmly at Ben, a new boy in the class. "We're so glad you came today," she said. "We hope you'll come again."Ben shrugged. "You all said that prayer just now--that one that begins, 'Our Father in heaven.' Well, I don't want to have anything to do with God if He's a father!""What makes you say that, Ben?" asked Mrs. Mac.Ben scowled. "Because fathers don't treat people right, so I don't want one," he said angrily, but his eyes filled with tears. "You know what my father did? He left my mom and sister and me when I was five years old. Who wants another father like that?""Oh, Ben, I'm so sorry." Mrs. Mac was quiet for a few moments as she silently prayed for the right words to say. "Ben," she said at last, "we compare God to many things. But because God is perfect, no human example can ever describe Him properly." Ben still looked glum. "Ben, tell me about your mom," said Mrs. Mac.Ben's face lit up as he thought about his mother. "Mom's great! She loves me and my sister, and she takes good care of us.""Well, think of God as someone who loves you and cares about you even more than your mom does," said Mrs. Mac. "The Bible tells us that even if a mother forgets her child, God does not forget us. I'm so sorry your dad left you, but I want you to know that God will never leave His children.""Really?" asked Ben, hope shining in his eyes."Yes, really. God loves you so much that Jesus became human and died for your sins so you could have a relationship with Him. He wants to be with you through the pain your dad caused you, and He won't ever abandon you. Jesus came to save you so you could be part of His family forever." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

The Perfect Dadfb891886-7630-420b-ac14-fb6f43009438Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Perfect Dad"It's time to dismiss our class, but before we go, let's pray to God using the prayer Jesus taught us," said Mrs. Mac. "Last week we talked about the meaning of the words and phrases. Think about them as you say them today." The kids in the Sunday school class stood up and together recited the Lord's Prayer.As the children were leaving, Mrs. Mac smiled warmly at Ben, a new boy in the class. "We're so glad you came today," she said. "We hope you'll come again."Ben shrugged. "You all said that prayer just now--that one that begins, 'Our Father in heaven.' Well, I don't want to have anything to do with God if He's a father!""What makes you say that, Ben?" asked Mrs. Mac.Ben scowled. "Because fathers don't treat people right, so I don't want one," he said angrily, but his eyes filled with tears. "You know what my father did? He left my mom and sister and me when I was five years old. Who wants another father like that?""Oh, Ben, I'm so sorry." Mrs. Mac was quiet for a few moments as she silently prayed for the right words to say. "Ben," she said at last, "we compare God to many things. But because God is perfect, no human example can ever describe Him properly." Ben still looked glum. "Ben, tell me about your mom," said Mrs. Mac.Ben's face lit up as he thought about his mother. "Mom's great! She loves me and my sister, and she takes good care of us.""Well, think of God as someone who loves you and cares about you even more than your mom does," said Mrs. Mac. "The Bible tells us that even if a mother forgets her child, God does not forget us. I'm so sorry your dad left you, but I want you to know that God will never leave His children.""Really?" asked Ben, hope shining in his eyes."Yes, really. God loves you so much that Jesus became human and died for your sins so you could have a relationship with Him. He wants to be with you through the pain your dad caused you, and He won't ever abandon you. Jesus came to save you so you could be part of His family forever." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"It's time to dismiss our class, but before we go, let's pray to God using the prayer Jesus taught us," said Mrs. Mac. "Last week we talked about the meaning of the words and phrases. Think about them as you say them today." The kids in the Sunday school class stood up and together recited the Lord's Prayer.As the children were leaving, Mrs. Mac smiled warmly at Ben, a new boy in the class. "We're so glad you came today," she said. "We hope you'll come again."Ben shrugged. "You all said that prayer just now--that one that begins, 'Our Father in heaven.' Well, I don't want to have anything to do with God if He's a father!""What makes you say that, Ben?" asked Mrs. Mac.Ben scowled. "Because fathers don't treat people right, so I don't want one," he said angrily, but his eyes filled with tears. "You know what my father did? He left my mom and sister and me when I was five years old. Who wants another father like that?""Oh, Ben, I'm so sorry." Mrs. Mac was quiet for a few moments as she silently prayed for the right words to say. "Ben," she said at last, "we compare God to many things. But because God is perfect, no human example can ever describe Him properly." Ben still looked glum. "Ben, tell me about your mom," said Mrs. Mac.Ben's face lit up as he thought about his mother. "Mom's great! She loves me and my sister, and she takes good care of us.""Well, think of God as someone who loves you and cares about you even more than your mom does," said Mrs. Mac. "The Bible tells us that even if a mother forgets her child, God does not forget us. I'm so sorry your dad left you, but I want you to know that God will never leave His children.""Really?" asked Ben, hope shining in his eyes."Yes, really. God loves you so much that Jesus became human and died for your sins so you could have a relationship with Him. He wants to be with you through the pain your dad caused you, and He won't ever abandon you. Jesus came to save you so you could be part of His family forever." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

The Perfect Dad73a1f589-d3fd-4c43-b738-fddcd3546438Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: The Mystagogy of Baptism Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism, specifically the mystagogy of the rite of Baptism. The Catechism explains each and every element of the Baptismal rite, from the Sign of the Cross to the baptismal water. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on Baptism just being the beginning of our sacramental journey, and how we are called to walk as children of God throughout our lives after our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1234-1245. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism, specifically the mystagogy of the rite of Baptism. The Catechism explains each and every element of the Baptismal rite, from the Sign of the Cross to the baptismal water. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on Baptism just being the beginning of our sacramental journey, and how we are called to walk as children of God throughout our lives after our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1234-1245. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 169: The Mystagogy of Baptism0def74a2-6006-4d0a-b8d1-ccc35e8fc098Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags6/18/23 The Need for Fathers Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Competent generosity is the key for healthy masculinity. Jesus prays that His Church is never without shepherds. This world and His Church is in need of leaders, of shepherds, and of fathers. While we will always need women and mothers, we stand in particular need of fathers at this moment in history. We need both: strong and generous men and women to place their strength at the service of the people around them.Mass Readings from June 18, 2023:Exodus 19:2-6aPsalm 100:1-2, 3, 5Romans 5:6-11 Matthew 9:36—10:8

Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Competent generosity is the key for healthy masculinity. Jesus prays that His Church is never without shepherds. This world and His Church is in need of leaders, of shepherds, and of fathers. While we will always need women and mothers, we stand in particular need of fathers at this moment in history. We need both: strong and generous men and women to place their strength at the service of the people around them.Mass Readings from June 18, 2023:Exodus 19:2-6aPsalm 100:1-2, 3, 5Romans 5:6-11 Matthew 9:36—10:8

full6/18/23 The Need for Fathers45aa4cf1-4092-41ae-9316-584f65112711Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags6/18/23 The Need for Fathers Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Competent generosity is the key for healthy masculinity. Jesus prays that His Church is never without shepherds. This world and His Church is in need of leaders, of shepherds, and of fathers. While we will always need women and mothers, we stand in particular need of fathers at this moment in history. We need both: strong and generous men and women to place their strength at the service of the people around them.Mass Readings from June 18, 2023:Exodus 19:2-6aPsalm 100:1-2, 3, 5Romans 5:6-11 Matthew 9:36—10:8

Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Competent generosity is the key for healthy masculinity. Jesus prays that His Church is never without shepherds. This world and His Church is in need of leaders, of shepherds, and of fathers. While we will always need women and mothers, we stand in particular need of fathers at this moment in history. We need both: strong and generous men and women to place their strength at the service of the people around them.Mass Readings from June 18, 2023:Exodus 19:2-6aPsalm 100:1-2, 3, 5Romans 5:6-11 Matthew 9:36—10:8

full6/18/23 The Need for Fathers24f0b703-58cf-45ad-95b8-be12db1a89c2Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags6/18/23 The Need for Fathers Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Competent generosity is the key for healthy masculinity. Jesus prays that His Church is never without shepherds. This world and His Church is in need of leaders, of shepherds, and of fathers. While we will always need women and mothers, we stand in particular need of fathers at this moment in history. We need both: strong and generous men and women to place their strength at the service of the people around them.Mass Readings from June 18, 2023:Exodus 19:2-6aPsalm 100:1-2, 3, 5Romans 5:6-11 Matthew 9:36—10:8

Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Competent generosity is the key for healthy masculinity. Jesus prays that His Church is never without shepherds. This world and His Church is in need of leaders, of shepherds, and of fathers. While we will always need women and mothers, we stand in particular need of fathers at this moment in history. We need both: strong and generous men and women to place their strength at the service of the people around them.Mass Readings from June 18, 2023:Exodus 19:2-6aPsalm 100:1-2, 3, 5Romans 5:6-11 Matthew 9:36—10:8

full6/18/23 The Need for Fathersa0fe19b3-e6ee-4d51-b2c5-e0d47ac6eec7Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: Wicked Kings (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 168: Wicked Kings (2023)61917c8d-0c23-4c96-999f-34da90766035Sat, 17 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: Wicked Kings (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 168: Wicked Kings (2023)ef65e320-6d1c-42ef-8a5c-e3f224c26d9bSat, 17 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: Wicked Kings (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 168: Wicked Kings (2023)d3de028c-d0e3-427d-9014-b7880ebe1647Sat, 17 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: Wicked Kings (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 168: Wicked Kings (2023)e3729018-d45d-413a-91b5-f86f4d0ccb51Sat, 17 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: The Celebration of Baptism We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Baptism, specifically how we celebrate the sacrament and the different elements that must always be present in Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that while infant Baptism has become the “form in which this sacrament is usually celebrated,” post-baptismal formation and instruction is necessary in order for the full flowering of the graces received in the Sacrament of Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1229-1233. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Baptism, specifically how we celebrate the sacrament and the different elements that must always be present in Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that while infant Baptism has become the “form in which this sacrament is usually celebrated,” post-baptismal formation and instruction is necessary in order for the full flowering of the graces received in the Sacrament of Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1229-1233. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 168: The Celebration of Baptismd4584c1c-142a-41c9-bd8b-3f35ea813fddSat, 17 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHeart Soap"Why do we have to wear goggles and a mask?" asked Lily.Lily's mom covered her mouth and nose and dropped goggles over her eyes. "When we pour lye into water, it causes a chemical reaction. The fumes aren't good to breathe."Lily put on a mask, goggles, and gloves, then stirred the water as her mom slowly added the granulated lye. "Wow! That still burns my eyes.""It takes something powerful to change oil into soap," Mom explained.Lily put a thermometer into the water and lye solution. She put another thermometer into the olive oil they had warmed on the stove. "The lye water is 250 degrees. That's hot!" Lily checked the oil. "The oil is only 150 degrees.""We'll mix them when both temperatures are around 110 degrees," said her mom.They set the pitcher of lye water in a sink filled with cold water to cool it down. Then they waited. Thirty minutes later, both temperatures were just right. They poured the lye into the oil and stirred, then kept stirring, resting every fifteen minutes. Finally, Mom said it was ready. "See how thick it is? When I make trails on top of the soap with my spoon, they stay there." "It looks like vanilla pudding!"Mom stirred a lavender-scented liquid into the mixture, then poured the soap into long, rectangular molds."When can we use it?" Lily asked."First it needs to harden in a dark, warm place for a day or two. Then we'll unmold it, cut it into bars, and let it dry for four weeks."Lily's eyes widened. "That's forever!" Mom laughed. "You need to be patient--like Jesus.""What does Jesus have to do with making soap?" asked Lily."Think of it this way. We're the oil, and the Holy Spirit is the power that changes us. When we put our faith in Jesus, the Holy Spirit is poured into us. Over time, He purifies our hearts so we become more like Jesus and others can see we belong to Him. He teaches us to turn from sin and helps us grow in our faith. Jesus waits patiently for that to happen."Lily smiled. "I want my heart to be as clean as our sweet-smelling soap!" -Bonnie Carr

"Why do we have to wear goggles and a mask?" asked Lily.Lily's mom covered her mouth and nose and dropped goggles over her eyes. "When we pour lye into water, it causes a chemical reaction. The fumes aren't good to breathe."Lily put on a mask, goggles, and gloves, then stirred the water as her mom slowly added the granulated lye. "Wow! That still burns my eyes.""It takes something powerful to change oil into soap," Mom explained.Lily put a thermometer into the water and lye solution. She put another thermometer into the olive oil they had warmed on the stove. "The lye water is 250 degrees. That's hot!" Lily checked the oil. "The oil is only 150 degrees.""We'll mix them when both temperatures are around 110 degrees," said her mom.They set the pitcher of lye water in a sink filled with cold water to cool it down. Then they waited. Thirty minutes later, both temperatures were just right. They poured the lye into the oil and stirred, then kept stirring, resting every fifteen minutes. Finally, Mom said it was ready. "See how thick it is? When I make trails on top of the soap with my spoon, they stay there." "It looks like vanilla pudding!"Mom stirred a lavender-scented liquid into the mixture, then poured the soap into long, rectangular molds."When can we use it?" Lily asked."First it needs to harden in a dark, warm place for a day or two. Then we'll unmold it, cut it into bars, and let it dry for four weeks."Lily's eyes widened. "That's forever!" Mom laughed. "You need to be patient--like Jesus.""What does Jesus have to do with making soap?" asked Lily."Think of it this way. We're the oil, and the Holy Spirit is the power that changes us. When we put our faith in Jesus, the Holy Spirit is poured into us. Over time, He purifies our hearts so we become more like Jesus and others can see we belong to Him. He teaches us to turn from sin and helps us grow in our faith. Jesus waits patiently for that to happen."Lily smiled. "I want my heart to be as clean as our sweet-smelling soap!" -Bonnie Carr

Heart Soap0700f17a-ecb6-4058-b76d-d689c2345b52Sat, 17 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHeart Soap"Why do we have to wear goggles and a mask?" asked Lily.Lily's mom covered her mouth and nose and dropped goggles over her eyes. "When we pour lye into water, it causes a chemical reaction. The fumes aren't good to breathe."Lily put on a mask, goggles, and gloves, then stirred the water as her mom slowly added the granulated lye. "Wow! That still burns my eyes.""It takes something powerful to change oil into soap," Mom explained.Lily put a thermometer into the water and lye solution. She put another thermometer into the olive oil they had warmed on the stove. "The lye water is 250 degrees. That's hot!" Lily checked the oil. "The oil is only 150 degrees.""We'll mix them when both temperatures are around 110 degrees," said her mom.They set the pitcher of lye water in a sink filled with cold water to cool it down. Then they waited. Thirty minutes later, both temperatures were just right. They poured the lye into the oil and stirred, then kept stirring, resting every fifteen minutes. Finally, Mom said it was ready. "See how thick it is? When I make trails on top of the soap with my spoon, they stay there." "It looks like vanilla pudding!"Mom stirred a lavender-scented liquid into the mixture, then poured the soap into long, rectangular molds."When can we use it?" Lily asked."First it needs to harden in a dark, warm place for a day or two. Then we'll unmold it, cut it into bars, and let it dry for four weeks."Lily's eyes widened. "That's forever!" Mom laughed. "You need to be patient--like Jesus.""What does Jesus have to do with making soap?" asked Lily."Think of it this way. We're the oil, and the Holy Spirit is the power that changes us. When we put our faith in Jesus, the Holy Spirit is poured into us. Over time, He purifies our hearts so we become more like Jesus and others can see we belong to Him. He teaches us to turn from sin and helps us grow in our faith. Jesus waits patiently for that to happen."Lily smiled. "I want my heart to be as clean as our sweet-smelling soap!" -Bonnie Carr

"Why do we have to wear goggles and a mask?" asked Lily.Lily's mom covered her mouth and nose and dropped goggles over her eyes. "When we pour lye into water, it causes a chemical reaction. The fumes aren't good to breathe."Lily put on a mask, goggles, and gloves, then stirred the water as her mom slowly added the granulated lye. "Wow! That still burns my eyes.""It takes something powerful to change oil into soap," Mom explained.Lily put a thermometer into the water and lye solution. She put another thermometer into the olive oil they had warmed on the stove. "The lye water is 250 degrees. That's hot!" Lily checked the oil. "The oil is only 150 degrees.""We'll mix them when both temperatures are around 110 degrees," said her mom.They set the pitcher of lye water in a sink filled with cold water to cool it down. Then they waited. Thirty minutes later, both temperatures were just right. They poured the lye into the oil and stirred, then kept stirring, resting every fifteen minutes. Finally, Mom said it was ready. "See how thick it is? When I make trails on top of the soap with my spoon, they stay there." "It looks like vanilla pudding!"Mom stirred a lavender-scented liquid into the mixture, then poured the soap into long, rectangular molds."When can we use it?" Lily asked."First it needs to harden in a dark, warm place for a day or two. Then we'll unmold it, cut it into bars, and let it dry for four weeks."Lily's eyes widened. "That's forever!" Mom laughed. "You need to be patient--like Jesus.""What does Jesus have to do with making soap?" asked Lily."Think of it this way. We're the oil, and the Holy Spirit is the power that changes us. When we put our faith in Jesus, the Holy Spirit is poured into us. Over time, He purifies our hearts so we become more like Jesus and others can see we belong to Him. He teaches us to turn from sin and helps us grow in our faith. Jesus waits patiently for that to happen."Lily smiled. "I want my heart to be as clean as our sweet-smelling soap!" -Bonnie Carr

Heart Soap43d5b20f-d1c7-453f-889d-4349549527f3Sat, 17 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: The Celebration of Baptism We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Baptism, specifically how we celebrate the sacrament and the different elements that must always be present in Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that while infant Baptism has become the “form in which this sacrament is usually celebrated,” post-baptismal formation and instruction is necessary in order for the full flowering of the graces received in the Sacrament of Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1229-1233. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Baptism, specifically how we celebrate the sacrament and the different elements that must always be present in Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that while infant Baptism has become the “form in which this sacrament is usually celebrated,” post-baptismal formation and instruction is necessary in order for the full flowering of the graces received in the Sacrament of Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1229-1233. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 168: The Celebration of Baptismbab5f4a9-2071-48bd-bc75-47ea97f87f2aSat, 17 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 114 - Winning Will Cost You More Than You Expect: Tim Grover‘Showing up is half the battle’, how often have you heard this phrase these days? According to Tim Grover, trainer to some of the most iconic athletes ever, showing up is NONE of the battle. Tim believes that people are too willing to take the easy route in life, but in reality winning will cost you everything and require you to make the hardest decisions. However, if you think the price of winning is too high, Tim says that the bill of regret is even higher and can take generations to pay off. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/ERRIcylDEAb Watch the episodes on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Tim: https://timgrover.com/ https://www.instagram.com/timgrover/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘Showing up is half the battle’, how often have you heard this phrase these days? According to Tim Grover, trainer to some of the most iconic athletes ever, showing up is NONE of the battle. Tim believes that people are too willing to take the easy route in life, but in reality winning will cost you everything and require you to make the hardest decisions. However, if you think the price of winning is too high, Tim says that the bill of regret is even higher and can take generations to pay off. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/ERRIcylDEAb Watch the episodes on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Tim: https://timgrover.com/ https://www.instagram.com/timgrover/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 114 - Winning Will Cost You More Than You Expect: Tim Groverb4018087-f0a9-4749-822d-1903acd2d22fFri, 16 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000763https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: Viaticum (2023) Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 167: Viaticum (2023)e3b9d99f-733f-4a1a-8fe9-f9c007505774Fri, 16 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: Viaticum (2023) Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 167: Viaticum (2023)9e763988-245a-40d6-93a4-c81036533267Fri, 16 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: Viaticum (2023) Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 167: Viaticum (2023)40a581fa-33c7-4bad-abe2-f80eb9cc4018Fri, 16 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: Viaticum (2023) Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 167: Viaticum (2023)14fc627d-a1ec-4c4e-97b9-6ea35a55b4eaFri, 16 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: The Baptism of Christ Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that each and every one of the Old Covenant prefigurations are fulfilled in Christ Jesus. He also unpacks Christ’s own Baptism in the Jordan, explaining that when Christ is baptized by John the Baptist, he brings the “mess of humanity” into the Jordan with him and makes the waters of Baptism holy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1223-1228. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that each and every one of the Old Covenant prefigurations are fulfilled in Christ Jesus. He also unpacks Christ’s own Baptism in the Jordan, explaining that when Christ is baptized by John the Baptist, he brings the “mess of humanity” into the Jordan with him and makes the waters of Baptism holy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1223-1228. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 167: The Baptism of Christ0d71a200-4448-4933-b90c-4e18fc564acfFri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnchangingOlivia stretched out under her favorite eucalyptus tree and gazed in wonder at the koala above her. This was the best time of the day, when the skies darkened and some of the nocturnal koalas finally woke up to snack on the tree leaves. Olivia had named this koala Kiki. "I could watch you all night, Kiki--if you stayed awake for that long." Olivia giggled softly at her joke, aware that koalas slept for up to eighteen hours each day. "God," Olivia prayed, "it seems like Kiki never changes. She sleeps all day and wakes up to chew on eucalyptus leaves, then falls asleep again so she can digest them. I wish my life could be that simple and unchanging." Olivia's prayer was interrupted by her older brother Levi plopping down beside her. "Hi, sis. How are you holding up?"Olivia sighed. "I just don't want everything to change. Why do Grandpa and Grandma have to leave Australia?" Olivia's lip trembled."They said God was calling them to America--their new mission field. We've been lucky to have them right down the road our entire lives. I'm sorry, Liv. I know change is hard.""I hate change," Olivia muttered. "I wish my life could be like Kiki's sometimes." Levi tugged on his sister's ponytail. "That would be a pretty boring life though, don't you think?" Olivia shrugged. "Remember this, Liv--everything around us may change, but God never does. God was here before He created the world, and He will remain when this world fades away." "When we were little, we learned a verse that says God does not change," Olivia said. "'Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.' No matter what happens, Jesus stays with us, and He never changes." "Some of us are still pretty little," Levi said with a grin. Olivia rolled her eyes. Levi stood and brushed off his pants. "Ready to head inside? Grandma and Grandpa are coming to spend more time with us tomorrow." "I guess." Olivia tilted her head to look at Kiki one more time. "Hey, Levi? Thanks for reminding me that God never changes. I'm going to try to remember that when I'm feeling sad about Grandma and Grandpa." -Savannah Coleman

Olivia stretched out under her favorite eucalyptus tree and gazed in wonder at the koala above her. This was the best time of the day, when the skies darkened and some of the nocturnal koalas finally woke up to snack on the tree leaves. Olivia had named this koala Kiki. "I could watch you all night, Kiki--if you stayed awake for that long." Olivia giggled softly at her joke, aware that koalas slept for up to eighteen hours each day. "God," Olivia prayed, "it seems like Kiki never changes. She sleeps all day and wakes up to chew on eucalyptus leaves, then falls asleep again so she can digest them. I wish my life could be that simple and unchanging." Olivia's prayer was interrupted by her older brother Levi plopping down beside her. "Hi, sis. How are you holding up?"Olivia sighed. "I just don't want everything to change. Why do Grandpa and Grandma have to leave Australia?" Olivia's lip trembled."They said God was calling them to America--their new mission field. We've been lucky to have them right down the road our entire lives. I'm sorry, Liv. I know change is hard.""I hate change," Olivia muttered. "I wish my life could be like Kiki's sometimes." Levi tugged on his sister's ponytail. "That would be a pretty boring life though, don't you think?" Olivia shrugged. "Remember this, Liv--everything around us may change, but God never does. God was here before He created the world, and He will remain when this world fades away." "When we were little, we learned a verse that says God does not change," Olivia said. "'Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.' No matter what happens, Jesus stays with us, and He never changes." "Some of us are still pretty little," Levi said with a grin. Olivia rolled her eyes. Levi stood and brushed off his pants. "Ready to head inside? Grandma and Grandpa are coming to spend more time with us tomorrow." "I guess." Olivia tilted her head to look at Kiki one more time. "Hey, Levi? Thanks for reminding me that God never changes. I'm going to try to remember that when I'm feeling sad about Grandma and Grandpa." -Savannah Coleman

Unchangingfb03f1f2-2f95-4b7a-82ba-27f8ab186a5aFri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnchangingOlivia stretched out under her favorite eucalyptus tree and gazed in wonder at the koala above her. This was the best time of the day, when the skies darkened and some of the nocturnal koalas finally woke up to snack on the tree leaves. Olivia had named this koala Kiki. "I could watch you all night, Kiki--if you stayed awake for that long." Olivia giggled softly at her joke, aware that koalas slept for up to eighteen hours each day. "God," Olivia prayed, "it seems like Kiki never changes. She sleeps all day and wakes up to chew on eucalyptus leaves, then falls asleep again so she can digest them. I wish my life could be that simple and unchanging." Olivia's prayer was interrupted by her older brother Levi plopping down beside her. "Hi, sis. How are you holding up?"Olivia sighed. "I just don't want everything to change. Why do Grandpa and Grandma have to leave Australia?" Olivia's lip trembled."They said God was calling them to America--their new mission field. We've been lucky to have them right down the road our entire lives. I'm sorry, Liv. I know change is hard.""I hate change," Olivia muttered. "I wish my life could be like Kiki's sometimes." Levi tugged on his sister's ponytail. "That would be a pretty boring life though, don't you think?" Olivia shrugged. "Remember this, Liv--everything around us may change, but God never does. God was here before He created the world, and He will remain when this world fades away." "When we were little, we learned a verse that says God does not change," Olivia said. "'Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.' No matter what happens, Jesus stays with us, and He never changes." "Some of us are still pretty little," Levi said with a grin. Olivia rolled her eyes. Levi stood and brushed off his pants. "Ready to head inside? Grandma and Grandpa are coming to spend more time with us tomorrow." "I guess." Olivia tilted her head to look at Kiki one more time. "Hey, Levi? Thanks for reminding me that God never changes. I'm going to try to remember that when I'm feeling sad about Grandma and Grandpa." -Savannah Coleman

Olivia stretched out under her favorite eucalyptus tree and gazed in wonder at the koala above her. This was the best time of the day, when the skies darkened and some of the nocturnal koalas finally woke up to snack on the tree leaves. Olivia had named this koala Kiki. "I could watch you all night, Kiki--if you stayed awake for that long." Olivia giggled softly at her joke, aware that koalas slept for up to eighteen hours each day. "God," Olivia prayed, "it seems like Kiki never changes. She sleeps all day and wakes up to chew on eucalyptus leaves, then falls asleep again so she can digest them. I wish my life could be that simple and unchanging." Olivia's prayer was interrupted by her older brother Levi plopping down beside her. "Hi, sis. How are you holding up?"Olivia sighed. "I just don't want everything to change. Why do Grandpa and Grandma have to leave Australia?" Olivia's lip trembled."They said God was calling them to America--their new mission field. We've been lucky to have them right down the road our entire lives. I'm sorry, Liv. I know change is hard.""I hate change," Olivia muttered. "I wish my life could be like Kiki's sometimes." Levi tugged on his sister's ponytail. "That would be a pretty boring life though, don't you think?" Olivia shrugged. "Remember this, Liv--everything around us may change, but God never does. God was here before He created the world, and He will remain when this world fades away." "When we were little, we learned a verse that says God does not change," Olivia said. "'Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.' No matter what happens, Jesus stays with us, and He never changes." "Some of us are still pretty little," Levi said with a grin. Olivia rolled her eyes. Levi stood and brushed off his pants. "Ready to head inside? Grandma and Grandpa are coming to spend more time with us tomorrow." "I guess." Olivia tilted her head to look at Kiki one more time. "Hey, Levi? Thanks for reminding me that God never changes. I'm going to try to remember that when I'm feeling sad about Grandma and Grandpa." -Savannah Coleman

Unchanging76dcfb56-a669-4979-b114-76f9e8ed472dFri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: The Baptism of Christ Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that each and every one of the Old Covenant prefigurations are fulfilled in Christ Jesus. He also unpacks Christ’s own Baptism in the Jordan, explaining that when Christ is baptized by John the Baptist, he brings the “mess of humanity” into the Jordan with him and makes the waters of Baptism holy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1223-1228. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that each and every one of the Old Covenant prefigurations are fulfilled in Christ Jesus. He also unpacks Christ’s own Baptism in the Jordan, explaining that when Christ is baptized by John the Baptist, he brings the “mess of humanity” into the Jordan with him and makes the waters of Baptism holy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1223-1228. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 167: The Baptism of Christ36017e1a-27d3-4e45-8fbe-efc11b387fe3Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3 Reasons You Still Feel Bad After Confession We know this: when we go to the sacrament of reconciliation with a truly contrite heart and receive absolution, we are forgiven of our sins by the blood of Jesus Christ. So, if you&#39;ve ever left the confessional still feeling bad, you might wonder... &quot;What gives?&quot; Today, Fr. Mike identifies 3 reasons why we might be experiencing a lingering feeling of guilt after confession, and he gives us a bit of advice to deal with those feelings. &quot;I&#39;m forgiven, but I still have to deal with the consequences.&quot; &quot;Someone else knows what I did.&quot; &quot;I&#39;ve broken God&#39;s heart.&quot; Finally, Fr. Mike reveals the source of these lingering regrets. The solution is deceptively simple.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We know this: when we go to the sacrament of reconciliation with a truly contrite heart and receive absolution, we are forgiven of our sins by the blood of Jesus Christ. So, if you&#39;ve ever left the confessional still feeling bad, you might wonder... &quot;What gives?&quot; Today, Fr. Mike identifies 3 reasons why we might be experiencing a lingering feeling of guilt after confession, and he gives us a bit of advice to deal with those feelings. &quot;I&#39;m forgiven, but I still have to deal with the consequences.&quot; &quot;Someone else knows what I did.&quot; &quot;I&#39;ve broken God&#39;s heart.&quot; Finally, Fr. Mike reveals the source of these lingering regrets. The solution is deceptively simple.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full3 Reasons You Still Feel Bad After Confessionccb2d2ed-6f66-4656-a23d-d3d54a26e993Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3 Reasons You Still Feel Bad After Confession We know this: when we go to the sacrament of reconciliation with a truly contrite heart and receive absolution, we are forgiven of our sins by the blood of Jesus Christ. So, if you&#39;ve ever left the confessional still feeling bad, you might wonder... &quot;What gives?&quot; Today, Fr. Mike identifies 3 reasons why we might be experiencing a lingering feeling of guilt after confession, and he gives us a bit of advice to deal with those feelings. &quot;I&#39;m forgiven, but I still have to deal with the consequences.&quot; &quot;Someone else knows what I did.&quot; &quot;I&#39;ve broken God&#39;s heart.&quot; Finally, Fr. Mike reveals the source of these lingering regrets. The solution is deceptively simple.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We know this: when we go to the sacrament of reconciliation with a truly contrite heart and receive absolution, we are forgiven of our sins by the blood of Jesus Christ. So, if you&#39;ve ever left the confessional still feeling bad, you might wonder... &quot;What gives?&quot; Today, Fr. Mike identifies 3 reasons why we might be experiencing a lingering feeling of guilt after confession, and he gives us a bit of advice to deal with those feelings. &quot;I&#39;m forgiven, but I still have to deal with the consequences.&quot; &quot;Someone else knows what I did.&quot; &quot;I&#39;ve broken God&#39;s heart.&quot; Finally, Fr. Mike reveals the source of these lingering regrets. The solution is deceptively simple.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full3 Reasons You Still Feel Bad After Confessioncd7509f3-6063-4023-adc5-7023b076eb81Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#819 - Psalms 79 – Invaded... AgainThis episode is part 59 in a study of the book of Psalms. This song is a plea for mercy from God's people after they have been invaded by a foreign people. In the ruins of the Holy Jerusalem they call out to God. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 59 in a study of the book of Psalms. This song is a plea for mercy from God's people after they have been invaded by a foreign people. In the ruins of the Holy Jerusalem they call out to God. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#819 - Psalms 79 – Invaded... Again832ea33b-755d-48cc-b92a-710d1b7f0dbdThu, 15 Jun 2023 12:30:00 +0000708https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Miracle Doctor: EVERYONE should start Fasting right now! (NEW SCIENCE) Dr. Mindy PelzIn this new episode Steven sits down with the nutrition and functional medicine expert Dr Mindy Pelz. Dr Pelz is a fasting, keto and detox expert, she is a leader in alternative health and a pioneer in the fasting movement. She has worked with a wide range of high-profile clients from Olympic athletes, to Academy Award-winning actors, and Silicon Valley CEOs. Her books, 'The Reset Factor', 'The Menopause Reset’ and most recently ‘Fast Like a Girl’ are bestsellers, she is also the host of two podcasts, ‘The Women United’, and ‘The Resetter’. In this conversation Dr Pelz and Steven discuss topics, such as: The power of fasting The most common myths about food and eating How sugar is at the root of most health problems The perfect diets for men and women You can purchase Dr Pelz’s newest book ‘Fast Like a Girl’, here: https://amzn.to/3NgXOD7 Follow Dr Pelz: Instagram: https://bit.ly/461aBB0 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3qHdIht Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with the nutrition and functional medicine expert Dr Mindy Pelz. Dr Pelz is a fasting, keto and detox expert, she is a leader in alternative health and a pioneer in the fasting movement. She has worked with a wide range of high-profile clients from Olympic athletes, to Academy Award-winning actors, and Silicon Valley CEOs. Her books, 'The Reset Factor', 'The Menopause Reset’ and most recently ‘Fast Like a Girl’ are bestsellers, she is also the host of two podcasts, ‘The Women United’, and ‘The Resetter’. In this conversation Dr Pelz and Steven discuss topics, such as: The power of fasting The most common myths about food and eating How sugar is at the root of most health problems The perfect diets for men and women You can purchase Dr Pelz’s newest book ‘Fast Like a Girl’, here: https://amzn.to/3NgXOD7 Follow Dr Pelz: Instagram: https://bit.ly/461aBB0 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3qHdIht Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Miracle Doctor: EVERYONE should start Fasting right now! (NEW SCIENCE) Dr. Mindy Pelz6048a970-fec0-4923-b2e6-053d2f26efd4Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +00007917https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSummer Survival Guide for MenIn today's episode, hosts John Heinen and Sam Guzman discuss how the summer often presents difficulties for men pursuing holiness. When your summer is filled with travel, late night conversations, and children staying up late or not active in school work, it can be an occasion to loosen your own disciplines and perseverance in holiness. We discuss ways to avoid this from happening, as well as insights as to what unique opportunities summer can provide us. Finally, we turn to Archbishop Fulton Sheen to remind us of three laws necessary to achieve true happiness. 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - https://welcomehisheart.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, hosts John Heinen and Sam Guzman discuss how the summer often presents difficulties for men pursuing holiness. When your summer is filled with travel, late night conversations, and children staying up late or not active in school work, it can be an occasion to loosen your own disciplines and perseverance in holiness. We discuss ways to avoid this from happening, as well as insights as to what unique opportunities summer can provide us. Finally, we turn to Archbishop Fulton Sheen to remind us of three laws necessary to achieve true happiness. 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - https://welcomehisheart.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSummer Survival Guide for Men1e515208-27be-4c72-a780-0e9597190c57Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +00002663https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Responding in Faith (2023) Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 166: Responding in Faith (2023)81bdcd72-b874-407c-a434-7b4047ad1b25Thu, 15 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Responding in Faith (2023) Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 166: Responding in Faith (2023)6cfb2b8c-1005-436e-b0d2-555b72982eb3Thu, 15 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Responding in Faith (2023) Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 166: Responding in Faith (2023)76960410-731c-4f36-8da6-5774dac1d644Thu, 15 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Responding in Faith (2023) Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 166: Responding in Faith (2023)cd6c6e2a-bc37-4264-b0f9-c845c4ab3a01Thu, 15 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Introduction to Baptism Together, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of initiation, specifically the section on the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike unpacks the different names that the Church employs when discussing Baptism, such as the “washing of regeneration and renewal” and “enlightenment.” He concludes with a reflection on the prefigurations of Baptism in the Old Covenant. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1210-1222. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of initiation, specifically the section on the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike unpacks the different names that the Church employs when discussing Baptism, such as the “washing of regeneration and renewal” and “enlightenment.” He concludes with a reflection on the prefigurations of Baptism in the Old Covenant. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1210-1222. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 166: Introduction to Baptisme5f2f804-ec39-453e-b7dc-ab758f28eeddThu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFor His Glory (Part 2)"How was the campout?" asked Cole's mom at breakfast the next morning."Great!" Cole said. "I think we ate three pounds of hot dogs."Ethan laughed. "And two pounds of marshmallows.""You sure had a beautiful night for sleeping under the stars," Mom said."Yeah," said Cole. "Made us think about God a lot.""Thinking about the whole universe made me feel pretty small," said Ethan.Mom smiled. "I know what you mean. It's good to think about how great God is, but it's also important to remember that He's interested in little things. Actually, the fact that He's interested in small things as well as big ones really emphasizes His greatness." She turned to Cole. "Have you shown Ethan the microscope you got for your birthday?""Yeah, he did. It's cool!" said Ethan. "Let's go use it, Cole.""Okay," Cole replied, and the boys hurried off.As Ethan peered through the lens a little later, he saw what appeared to be a giant horned monster. "Ew! What is that thing?""A flea." Cole laughed. "I got it off my dog."Ethan took another look. "I didn't know fleas had all those horns and claws. Let's find some other things to look at." Soon the boys had examined an ant, a leaf stem, a worm, and parts of a flower. "Cool!" Ethan said as he looked at a drop of water they had taken from a puddle."Wow!" exclaimed Cole when Ethan moved over so he could peer into the lens. The boys were amazed at all the tiny creatures they found swimming in the water. "There must be billions of these microscopic things all over the world, and we never see them," said Cole.Mom spoke from the doorway. "Even though no one sees those little creatures, each one was created by God in a special way. And He sees and knows each one of us too, even when it seems like no one else does. He created each of us and loves us so much He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us. Even though we may feel small sometimes, we're very important to God, and He cares about every detail of our lives." -Sherry L. Kuyt

"How was the campout?" asked Cole's mom at breakfast the next morning."Great!" Cole said. "I think we ate three pounds of hot dogs."Ethan laughed. "And two pounds of marshmallows.""You sure had a beautiful night for sleeping under the stars," Mom said."Yeah," said Cole. "Made us think about God a lot.""Thinking about the whole universe made me feel pretty small," said Ethan.Mom smiled. "I know what you mean. It's good to think about how great God is, but it's also important to remember that He's interested in little things. Actually, the fact that He's interested in small things as well as big ones really emphasizes His greatness." She turned to Cole. "Have you shown Ethan the microscope you got for your birthday?""Yeah, he did. It's cool!" said Ethan. "Let's go use it, Cole.""Okay," Cole replied, and the boys hurried off.As Ethan peered through the lens a little later, he saw what appeared to be a giant horned monster. "Ew! What is that thing?""A flea." Cole laughed. "I got it off my dog."Ethan took another look. "I didn't know fleas had all those horns and claws. Let's find some other things to look at." Soon the boys had examined an ant, a leaf stem, a worm, and parts of a flower. "Cool!" Ethan said as he looked at a drop of water they had taken from a puddle."Wow!" exclaimed Cole when Ethan moved over so he could peer into the lens. The boys were amazed at all the tiny creatures they found swimming in the water. "There must be billions of these microscopic things all over the world, and we never see them," said Cole.Mom spoke from the doorway. "Even though no one sees those little creatures, each one was created by God in a special way. And He sees and knows each one of us too, even when it seems like no one else does. He created each of us and loves us so much He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us. Even though we may feel small sometimes, we're very important to God, and He cares about every detail of our lives." -Sherry L. Kuyt

For His Glory (Part 2)95fc4f20-ae24-480e-b3a9-3bd1aafd1d84Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFor His Glory (Part 2)"How was the campout?" asked Cole's mom at breakfast the next morning."Great!" Cole said. "I think we ate three pounds of hot dogs."Ethan laughed. "And two pounds of marshmallows.""You sure had a beautiful night for sleeping under the stars," Mom said."Yeah," said Cole. "Made us think about God a lot.""Thinking about the whole universe made me feel pretty small," said Ethan.Mom smiled. "I know what you mean. It's good to think about how great God is, but it's also important to remember that He's interested in little things. Actually, the fact that He's interested in small things as well as big ones really emphasizes His greatness." She turned to Cole. "Have you shown Ethan the microscope you got for your birthday?""Yeah, he did. It's cool!" said Ethan. "Let's go use it, Cole.""Okay," Cole replied, and the boys hurried off.As Ethan peered through the lens a little later, he saw what appeared to be a giant horned monster. "Ew! What is that thing?""A flea." Cole laughed. "I got it off my dog."Ethan took another look. "I didn't know fleas had all those horns and claws. Let's find some other things to look at." Soon the boys had examined an ant, a leaf stem, a worm, and parts of a flower. "Cool!" Ethan said as he looked at a drop of water they had taken from a puddle."Wow!" exclaimed Cole when Ethan moved over so he could peer into the lens. The boys were amazed at all the tiny creatures they found swimming in the water. "There must be billions of these microscopic things all over the world, and we never see them," said Cole.Mom spoke from the doorway. "Even though no one sees those little creatures, each one was created by God in a special way. And He sees and knows each one of us too, even when it seems like no one else does. He created each of us and loves us so much He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us. Even though we may feel small sometimes, we're very important to God, and He cares about every detail of our lives." -Sherry L. Kuyt

"How was the campout?" asked Cole's mom at breakfast the next morning."Great!" Cole said. "I think we ate three pounds of hot dogs."Ethan laughed. "And two pounds of marshmallows.""You sure had a beautiful night for sleeping under the stars," Mom said."Yeah," said Cole. "Made us think about God a lot.""Thinking about the whole universe made me feel pretty small," said Ethan.Mom smiled. "I know what you mean. It's good to think about how great God is, but it's also important to remember that He's interested in little things. Actually, the fact that He's interested in small things as well as big ones really emphasizes His greatness." She turned to Cole. "Have you shown Ethan the microscope you got for your birthday?""Yeah, he did. It's cool!" said Ethan. "Let's go use it, Cole.""Okay," Cole replied, and the boys hurried off.As Ethan peered through the lens a little later, he saw what appeared to be a giant horned monster. "Ew! What is that thing?""A flea." Cole laughed. "I got it off my dog."Ethan took another look. "I didn't know fleas had all those horns and claws. Let's find some other things to look at." Soon the boys had examined an ant, a leaf stem, a worm, and parts of a flower. "Cool!" Ethan said as he looked at a drop of water they had taken from a puddle."Wow!" exclaimed Cole when Ethan moved over so he could peer into the lens. The boys were amazed at all the tiny creatures they found swimming in the water. "There must be billions of these microscopic things all over the world, and we never see them," said Cole.Mom spoke from the doorway. "Even though no one sees those little creatures, each one was created by God in a special way. And He sees and knows each one of us too, even when it seems like no one else does. He created each of us and loves us so much He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us. Even though we may feel small sometimes, we're very important to God, and He cares about every detail of our lives." -Sherry L. Kuyt

For His Glory (Part 2)1061f770-3685-4e93-8b4c-f7a030d39603Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Introduction to Baptism Together, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of initiation, specifically the section on the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike unpacks the different names that the Church employs when discussing Baptism, such as the “washing of regeneration and renewal” and “enlightenment.” He concludes with a reflection on the prefigurations of Baptism in the Old Covenant. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1210-1222. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of initiation, specifically the section on the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike unpacks the different names that the Church employs when discussing Baptism, such as the “washing of regeneration and renewal” and “enlightenment.” He concludes with a reflection on the prefigurations of Baptism in the Old Covenant. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1210-1222. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 166: Introduction to Baptismced28612-7144-4b6b-894c-7d9ae7aea4abThu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#489 The Power of Sacramental Marriage - Dan BurkeThe Sacrament of Marriage is filled with power for growth toward intimacy with God. Dan and Stephanie Burke, from the Avila Institute, explain how they are helping couples access that power and thrive. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and today we&#8217;re going to talk a bit about marriage. We have a wonderful couple here who we were just having a conversation over lunch and I thought, &#8220;Boy, this would make a perfect Focus episode.&#8221; And they said, &#8…

The Sacrament of Marriage is filled with power for growth toward intimacy with God. Dan and Stephanie Burke, from the Avila Institute, explain how they are helping couples access that power and thrive. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and today we&#8217;re going to talk a bit about marriage. We have a wonderful couple here who we were just having a conversation over lunch and I thought, &#8220;Boy, this would make a perfect Focus episode.&#8221; And they said, &#8…

#489 The Power of Sacramental Marriage - Dan Burke7a46f36b-ea55-4773-abfc-dffa9f71f3bbWed, 14 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#287: Two Golden Calves should Fix my Problem: Solomon part XI 1 Kings 12: 25-32 &amp; Exodus 32:1-4 If you’ve missed the previous Solomon episodes, please go back and listen or you may be confused as to how we got where we are in today’s story. It is listed as Solomon part I. Today, we hear King Jeroboam set up 2 golden calves as idols for the people in his kingdom. We define what idols are and also prompt the kids to talk with their families about: 1. Ways to grow your love for God 2. Discuss the shows you watch and see if you notice characters idolizing things. 3. Talk about what it looks like to like something versus loving something. God is a loving father &amp; it’s His pleasure to give us good things &amp; see us enjoy them but there’s a difference b/n enjoying something and loving it more than God.  Please join me in helping with the hunger crisis in Somalia. For just $12, you can help feed a family for an entire month! Click the link to do so: https://worldconcern.org/kbs To connect with me, click here: https://www.kbspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 12: 25-32 &amp; Exodus 32:1-4 If you’ve missed the previous Solomon episodes, please go back and listen or you may be confused as to how we got where we are in today’s story. It is listed as Solomon part I. Today, we hear King Jeroboam set up 2 golden calves as idols for the people in his kingdom. We define what idols are and also prompt the kids to talk with their families about: 1. Ways to grow your love for God 2. Discuss the shows you watch and see if you notice characters idolizing things. 3. Talk about what it looks like to like something versus loving something. God is a loving father &amp; it’s His pleasure to give us good things &amp; see us enjoy them but there’s a difference b/n enjoying something and loving it more than God.  Please join me in helping with the hunger crisis in Somalia. For just $12, you can help feed a family for an entire month! Click the link to do so: https://worldconcern.org/kbs To connect with me, click here: https://www.kbspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#287: Two Golden Calves should Fix my Problem: Solomon part XI0e9dc7e7-d435-4c69-8545-6d1f29cb9054Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:00:18 +0000756https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2023) Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2023)13b67afa-c856-4c98-b4b4-bbbe4d94f9dcWed, 14 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2023) Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2023)ce56f046-1760-4683-83ce-b2fcb186e32bWed, 14 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2023) Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2023)a71eef81-577f-4bad-a247-f3427a684212Wed, 14 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2023) Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2023)6e5d18fb-0f7e-4a8d-989d-3d6e17616e73Wed, 14 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: Summary of Liturgical Diversity Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on liturgy and culture. Fr. Mike reiterates the importance of the fact that the Church does not abolish culture, but redeems and fulfills it. He also emphasizes that even though the Church welcomes liturgical diversity, there are still some things that are incompatible with the Faith and, therefore, unable to be incorporated into Catholic liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1204-1209. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on liturgy and culture. Fr. Mike reiterates the importance of the fact that the Church does not abolish culture, but redeems and fulfills it. He also emphasizes that even though the Church welcomes liturgical diversity, there are still some things that are incompatible with the Faith and, therefore, unable to be incorporated into Catholic liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1204-1209. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 165: Summary of Liturgical Diversity0fbd4aba-4c02-44f5-8914-78c04ef87145Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFor His Glory (Part 1)Cole and his friend Ethan lay in their sleeping bags, gazing up at the sky. "I love camping out in the backyard," said Cole. "I wonder how many stars are out there. Look at them all! There must be millions of them.""Yeah, and those are just the ones close enough to see without a telescope," Ethan said. "My science teacher says there are over a hundred billion galaxies, and each galaxy has millions or even billions of stars! Just think how big the universe must be. Do you ever wonder how it all got there?"Cole was silent for a moment, then replied, "I believe what the Bible says--that God created everything. God hung the world in space and placed each star just where He wanted it." Cole rolled onto his side and propped himself up on his elbow to face Ethan. "Have you ever thought much about God, Ethan?"Ethan stared into the vast darkness overhead. "Sometimes I do. I guess there must be a God, but I don't really understand why He made all those galaxies and stuff that nobody can see anyway."Cole grinned. "That reminds me of what I said to my mom when I cleaned my room yesterday. I told her I didn't see why I had to clean under my bed, since nobody looks under there anyway. She said she had her reasons even if I didn't understand them. So she said to clean it for her."Ethan laughed. "That sounds like my mom too. I guess all mothers are like that."Cole nodded. "Mom has her reasons for wanting me to clean under the bed, and I'm sure God has His reasons for all that He created. I know the Bible says everything--what we see and what we can't--was made by God and for God, so it sounds to me like He created everything for Himself, not just for us. But all those billions of stars help us realize how great and awesome God really is.""Yeah," replied Ethan. "Makes me feel kind of small.""I know," said Cole. "But the Bible says we're His greatest creation of all. He made us and Jesus came to save us for His glory." -Sherry L. Kuyt

Cole and his friend Ethan lay in their sleeping bags, gazing up at the sky. "I love camping out in the backyard," said Cole. "I wonder how many stars are out there. Look at them all! There must be millions of them.""Yeah, and those are just the ones close enough to see without a telescope," Ethan said. "My science teacher says there are over a hundred billion galaxies, and each galaxy has millions or even billions of stars! Just think how big the universe must be. Do you ever wonder how it all got there?"Cole was silent for a moment, then replied, "I believe what the Bible says--that God created everything. God hung the world in space and placed each star just where He wanted it." Cole rolled onto his side and propped himself up on his elbow to face Ethan. "Have you ever thought much about God, Ethan?"Ethan stared into the vast darkness overhead. "Sometimes I do. I guess there must be a God, but I don't really understand why He made all those galaxies and stuff that nobody can see anyway."Cole grinned. "That reminds me of what I said to my mom when I cleaned my room yesterday. I told her I didn't see why I had to clean under my bed, since nobody looks under there anyway. She said she had her reasons even if I didn't understand them. So she said to clean it for her."Ethan laughed. "That sounds like my mom too. I guess all mothers are like that."Cole nodded. "Mom has her reasons for wanting me to clean under the bed, and I'm sure God has His reasons for all that He created. I know the Bible says everything--what we see and what we can't--was made by God and for God, so it sounds to me like He created everything for Himself, not just for us. But all those billions of stars help us realize how great and awesome God really is.""Yeah," replied Ethan. "Makes me feel kind of small.""I know," said Cole. "But the Bible says we're His greatest creation of all. He made us and Jesus came to save us for His glory." -Sherry L. Kuyt

For His Glory (Part 1)cf993afb-34c4-42d9-b448-8aa65dde2ab6Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFor His Glory (Part 1)Cole and his friend Ethan lay in their sleeping bags, gazing up at the sky. "I love camping out in the backyard," said Cole. "I wonder how many stars are out there. Look at them all! There must be millions of them.""Yeah, and those are just the ones close enough to see without a telescope," Ethan said. "My science teacher says there are over a hundred billion galaxies, and each galaxy has millions or even billions of stars! Just think how big the universe must be. Do you ever wonder how it all got there?"Cole was silent for a moment, then replied, "I believe what the Bible says--that God created everything. God hung the world in space and placed each star just where He wanted it." Cole rolled onto his side and propped himself up on his elbow to face Ethan. "Have you ever thought much about God, Ethan?"Ethan stared into the vast darkness overhead. "Sometimes I do. I guess there must be a God, but I don't really understand why He made all those galaxies and stuff that nobody can see anyway."Cole grinned. "That reminds me of what I said to my mom when I cleaned my room yesterday. I told her I didn't see why I had to clean under my bed, since nobody looks under there anyway. She said she had her reasons even if I didn't understand them. So she said to clean it for her."Ethan laughed. "That sounds like my mom too. I guess all mothers are like that."Cole nodded. "Mom has her reasons for wanting me to clean under the bed, and I'm sure God has His reasons for all that He created. I know the Bible says everything--what we see and what we can't--was made by God and for God, so it sounds to me like He created everything for Himself, not just for us. But all those billions of stars help us realize how great and awesome God really is.""Yeah," replied Ethan. "Makes me feel kind of small.""I know," said Cole. "But the Bible says we're His greatest creation of all. He made us and Jesus came to save us for His glory." -Sherry L. Kuyt

Cole and his friend Ethan lay in their sleeping bags, gazing up at the sky. "I love camping out in the backyard," said Cole. "I wonder how many stars are out there. Look at them all! There must be millions of them.""Yeah, and those are just the ones close enough to see without a telescope," Ethan said. "My science teacher says there are over a hundred billion galaxies, and each galaxy has millions or even billions of stars! Just think how big the universe must be. Do you ever wonder how it all got there?"Cole was silent for a moment, then replied, "I believe what the Bible says--that God created everything. God hung the world in space and placed each star just where He wanted it." Cole rolled onto his side and propped himself up on his elbow to face Ethan. "Have you ever thought much about God, Ethan?"Ethan stared into the vast darkness overhead. "Sometimes I do. I guess there must be a God, but I don't really understand why He made all those galaxies and stuff that nobody can see anyway."Cole grinned. "That reminds me of what I said to my mom when I cleaned my room yesterday. I told her I didn't see why I had to clean under my bed, since nobody looks under there anyway. She said she had her reasons even if I didn't understand them. So she said to clean it for her."Ethan laughed. "That sounds like my mom too. I guess all mothers are like that."Cole nodded. "Mom has her reasons for wanting me to clean under the bed, and I'm sure God has His reasons for all that He created. I know the Bible says everything--what we see and what we can't--was made by God and for God, so it sounds to me like He created everything for Himself, not just for us. But all those billions of stars help us realize how great and awesome God really is.""Yeah," replied Ethan. "Makes me feel kind of small.""I know," said Cole. "But the Bible says we're His greatest creation of all. He made us and Jesus came to save us for His glory." -Sherry L. Kuyt

For His Glory (Part 1)88ce8946-958c-4492-a0e4-bba7f7225692Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: Summary of Liturgical Diversity Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on liturgy and culture. Fr. Mike reiterates the importance of the fact that the Church does not abolish culture, but redeems and fulfills it. He also emphasizes that even though the Church welcomes liturgical diversity, there are still some things that are incompatible with the Faith and, therefore, unable to be incorporated into Catholic liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1204-1209. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on liturgy and culture. Fr. Mike reiterates the importance of the fact that the Church does not abolish culture, but redeems and fulfills it. He also emphasizes that even though the Church welcomes liturgical diversity, there are still some things that are incompatible with the Faith and, therefore, unable to be incorporated into Catholic liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1204-1209. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 165: Summary of Liturgical Diversity929fb0be-9447-427b-8177-f04d3c7fe158Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2023) Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2023)a578e40a-4f6b-4756-9000-e2e9d4bb14e8Tue, 13 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2023) Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2023)fd089372-acf4-4085-8073-171355fb3adcTue, 13 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2023) Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2023)e444261e-d085-4f28-9b58-8f0d0bb4d259Tue, 13 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2023) Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2023)d4a183fe-6263-4cbc-8033-dacb198f376bTue, 13 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Liturgical Diversity and Unity Did you know that there is more than one liturgical rite in the Catholic Church? Fr. Mike reviews the different liturgical Traditions that are part of the Catholic Church. All of the different rites are rooted in the same mission of Christ, reminding us that the diversity of liturgical Traditions does not take away from the unity of the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1200-1203. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Did you know that there is more than one liturgical rite in the Catholic Church? Fr. Mike reviews the different liturgical Traditions that are part of the Catholic Church. All of the different rites are rooted in the same mission of Christ, reminding us that the diversity of liturgical Traditions does not take away from the unity of the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1200-1203. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 164: Liturgical Diversity and Unity48a99e58-fe3c-4c9d-a5a2-12e821734258Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Old Doll"I'm glad you came to help me today, Danielle," Aunt Meg said as the two of them explored the cluttered attic. They laughed at their discoveries as they sorted through boxes, getting ready for a garage sale. Aunt Meg picked up a box. "I think my doll Rosie should be around here somewhere.""Is this it?" Danielle asked. "It sure is--my little Rosie! I played with her all the time when I was your age." Aunt Meg took the doll and settled its soft body into the crook of her arm like a real baby. Its round face smiled up at her. "These dolls were very popular when I was a kid," said Aunt Meg. "They came with birth certificates and adoption papers, and people were crazy about them. Rosie was a birthday gift from my parents." She looked at the doll thoughtfully. "I still remember a message our pastor gave the Christmas before I got Rosie. People stood in line for hours and paid big money for these dolls. Pastor Burton told us they would eventually lose their appeal and popularity. He reminded us that material possessions can never bring fulfillment and lasting joy. Only Jesus can satisfy our hearts--and the gift He offers of eternal life with Him is free." She handed the doll back to Danielle. "Pastor Burns was right. I don't get excited about these dolls anymore--or about a lot of other things that were popular once. Look at all the stuff in this attic." She smiled. "But I still get excited when I think about Jesus and all He's done for me. He fills me with joy every day!" Danielle looked at the doll. "Rosie is nice, but I can't believe you got that excited over something like this." Aunt Meg's eyes twinkled. "Oh, I think I know someone who has a pretty large doll collection of her own."Danielle giggled. "Yeah, I guess I did always want to have whatever dolls were popular with my friends when I was younger. Most of them aren't so popular anymore though. Maybe I'll sell some of them at our garage sale." "Popular items change continually," said Aunt Meg. "But Jesus is always the same. He's a gift we can always get excited about!" -A. J. Schut

"I'm glad you came to help me today, Danielle," Aunt Meg said as the two of them explored the cluttered attic. They laughed at their discoveries as they sorted through boxes, getting ready for a garage sale. Aunt Meg picked up a box. "I think my doll Rosie should be around here somewhere.""Is this it?" Danielle asked. "It sure is--my little Rosie! I played with her all the time when I was your age." Aunt Meg took the doll and settled its soft body into the crook of her arm like a real baby. Its round face smiled up at her. "These dolls were very popular when I was a kid," said Aunt Meg. "They came with birth certificates and adoption papers, and people were crazy about them. Rosie was a birthday gift from my parents." She looked at the doll thoughtfully. "I still remember a message our pastor gave the Christmas before I got Rosie. People stood in line for hours and paid big money for these dolls. Pastor Burton told us they would eventually lose their appeal and popularity. He reminded us that material possessions can never bring fulfillment and lasting joy. Only Jesus can satisfy our hearts--and the gift He offers of eternal life with Him is free." She handed the doll back to Danielle. "Pastor Burns was right. I don't get excited about these dolls anymore--or about a lot of other things that were popular once. Look at all the stuff in this attic." She smiled. "But I still get excited when I think about Jesus and all He's done for me. He fills me with joy every day!" Danielle looked at the doll. "Rosie is nice, but I can't believe you got that excited over something like this." Aunt Meg's eyes twinkled. "Oh, I think I know someone who has a pretty large doll collection of her own."Danielle giggled. "Yeah, I guess I did always want to have whatever dolls were popular with my friends when I was younger. Most of them aren't so popular anymore though. Maybe I'll sell some of them at our garage sale." "Popular items change continually," said Aunt Meg. "But Jesus is always the same. He's a gift we can always get excited about!" -A. J. Schut

The Old Doll27cb7b1a-2b89-448f-8c3d-e645eb0af4d7Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Old Doll"I'm glad you came to help me today, Danielle," Aunt Meg said as the two of them explored the cluttered attic. They laughed at their discoveries as they sorted through boxes, getting ready for a garage sale. Aunt Meg picked up a box. "I think my doll Rosie should be around here somewhere.""Is this it?" Danielle asked. "It sure is--my little Rosie! I played with her all the time when I was your age." Aunt Meg took the doll and settled its soft body into the crook of her arm like a real baby. Its round face smiled up at her. "These dolls were very popular when I was a kid," said Aunt Meg. "They came with birth certificates and adoption papers, and people were crazy about them. Rosie was a birthday gift from my parents." She looked at the doll thoughtfully. "I still remember a message our pastor gave the Christmas before I got Rosie. People stood in line for hours and paid big money for these dolls. Pastor Burton told us they would eventually lose their appeal and popularity. He reminded us that material possessions can never bring fulfillment and lasting joy. Only Jesus can satisfy our hearts--and the gift He offers of eternal life with Him is free." She handed the doll back to Danielle. "Pastor Burns was right. I don't get excited about these dolls anymore--or about a lot of other things that were popular once. Look at all the stuff in this attic." She smiled. "But I still get excited when I think about Jesus and all He's done for me. He fills me with joy every day!" Danielle looked at the doll. "Rosie is nice, but I can't believe you got that excited over something like this." Aunt Meg's eyes twinkled. "Oh, I think I know someone who has a pretty large doll collection of her own."Danielle giggled. "Yeah, I guess I did always want to have whatever dolls were popular with my friends when I was younger. Most of them aren't so popular anymore though. Maybe I'll sell some of them at our garage sale." "Popular items change continually," said Aunt Meg. "But Jesus is always the same. He's a gift we can always get excited about!" -A. J. Schut

"I'm glad you came to help me today, Danielle," Aunt Meg said as the two of them explored the cluttered attic. They laughed at their discoveries as they sorted through boxes, getting ready for a garage sale. Aunt Meg picked up a box. "I think my doll Rosie should be around here somewhere.""Is this it?" Danielle asked. "It sure is--my little Rosie! I played with her all the time when I was your age." Aunt Meg took the doll and settled its soft body into the crook of her arm like a real baby. Its round face smiled up at her. "These dolls were very popular when I was a kid," said Aunt Meg. "They came with birth certificates and adoption papers, and people were crazy about them. Rosie was a birthday gift from my parents." She looked at the doll thoughtfully. "I still remember a message our pastor gave the Christmas before I got Rosie. People stood in line for hours and paid big money for these dolls. Pastor Burton told us they would eventually lose their appeal and popularity. He reminded us that material possessions can never bring fulfillment and lasting joy. Only Jesus can satisfy our hearts--and the gift He offers of eternal life with Him is free." She handed the doll back to Danielle. "Pastor Burns was right. I don't get excited about these dolls anymore--or about a lot of other things that were popular once. Look at all the stuff in this attic." She smiled. "But I still get excited when I think about Jesus and all He's done for me. He fills me with joy every day!" Danielle looked at the doll. "Rosie is nice, but I can't believe you got that excited over something like this." Aunt Meg's eyes twinkled. "Oh, I think I know someone who has a pretty large doll collection of her own."Danielle giggled. "Yeah, I guess I did always want to have whatever dolls were popular with my friends when I was younger. Most of them aren't so popular anymore though. Maybe I'll sell some of them at our garage sale." "Popular items change continually," said Aunt Meg. "But Jesus is always the same. He's a gift we can always get excited about!" -A. J. Schut

The Old Doll75bf43b1-a3f2-4b72-a80a-2b9fe70ede7eTue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Liturgical Diversity and Unity Did you know that there is more than one liturgical rite in the Catholic Church? Fr. Mike reviews the different liturgical Traditions that are part of the Catholic Church. All of the different rites are rooted in the same mission of Christ, reminding us that the diversity of liturgical Traditions does not take away from the unity of the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1200-1203. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Did you know that there is more than one liturgical rite in the Catholic Church? Fr. Mike reviews the different liturgical Traditions that are part of the Catholic Church. All of the different rites are rooted in the same mission of Christ, reminding us that the diversity of liturgical Traditions does not take away from the unity of the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1200-1203. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 164: Liturgical Diversity and Unityd7edd1e6-0b53-468e-b417-b4a5d4074360Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEmbracing a Deeper Masculinity Part 1There are many in our society who desperately want us all to believe that gender is merely an adjustable value. Even within the Catholic church, there are many who fail to embrace just how stunningly different men are from women. Women are different from men! And not merely in plumbing, but in deep and powerful ways. In various ways from how we use words, evaluate actions, and look at the world. When we try to evaluate our wives using the lens of a man or when we try to evaluate a husband using the lens of a woman things get ugly. Yet we do it all the time! Join me in this episode as I start to break open some really critical differences between the genders and how they relate to our God-given duties in marriage. I'm going to be direct and blunt. I'm going to speak using language intended for a man to understand. This means, ladies, you may not understand what I mean correctly. :) This episode contains wisdom that I wish I would have had available in my marriage many years ago.

There are many in our society who desperately want us all to believe that gender is merely an adjustable value. Even within the Catholic church, there are many who fail to embrace just how stunningly different men are from women. Women are different from men! And not merely in plumbing, but in deep and powerful ways. In various ways from how we use words, evaluate actions, and look at the world. When we try to evaluate our wives using the lens of a man or when we try to evaluate a husband using the lens of a woman things get ugly. Yet we do it all the time! Join me in this episode as I start to break open some really critical differences between the genders and how they relate to our God-given duties in marriage. I'm going to be direct and blunt. I'm going to speak using language intended for a man to understand. This means, ladies, you may not understand what I mean correctly. :) This episode contains wisdom that I wish I would have had available in my marriage many years ago.

fullEmbracing a Deeper Masculinity Part 167ca133a-50db-4645-907d-33b98070bea5Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYung Pueblo: How To Let Go Of The Past, Connect With The Present, & Expand The FutureIn this new episode Steven sits down with the poet and philosopher Diego Perez, also known as Yung Pueblo. Diego was born in Ecuador and immigrated to the United States as a child, and grew up in a working class neighbourhood in Boston. After having a mild heart attack, Diego gave up drinking and drugs, and attended his first Vipassana meditation course in 2012. Pursuing writing, he started posting his poetry on Instagram in 2013 and has written three bestselling books, ‘Inward’, ‘Clarity & Connection’ and ‘Lighter’. In this conversation Diego and Steven discuss topics, such as: How having a heart attack was the catalyst for change in Diego’s life Why you should embrace and sit with your emotions The power of meditation and embracing change The way to escape suffering in your life You can purchase Diego’s newest book ‘Lighter’, here: https://amzn.to/3NgXOD7 Follow Diego: Instagram: https://bit.ly/42wAGVx Twitter: https://twitter.com/YungPueblo Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with the poet and philosopher Diego Perez, also known as Yung Pueblo. Diego was born in Ecuador and immigrated to the United States as a child, and grew up in a working class neighbourhood in Boston. After having a mild heart attack, Diego gave up drinking and drugs, and attended his first Vipassana meditation course in 2012. Pursuing writing, he started posting his poetry on Instagram in 2013 and has written three bestselling books, ‘Inward’, ‘Clarity & Connection’ and ‘Lighter’. In this conversation Diego and Steven discuss topics, such as: How having a heart attack was the catalyst for change in Diego’s life Why you should embrace and sit with your emotions The power of meditation and embracing change The way to escape suffering in your life You can purchase Diego’s newest book ‘Lighter’, here: https://amzn.to/3NgXOD7 Follow Diego: Instagram: https://bit.ly/42wAGVx Twitter: https://twitter.com/YungPueblo Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullYung Pueblo: How To Let Go Of The Past, Connect With The Present, & Expand The Future3b4dc4fb-874d-4985-92fe-83024a40fe30Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +00005529https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Faith Over Success (2023) Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 163: Faith Over Success (2023)d370a579-83f7-4474-a9c9-7dfe6654f478Mon, 12 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Faith Over Success (2023) Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 163: Faith Over Success (2023)8b722495-f536-4052-ae02-031eeae761d8Mon, 12 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Faith Over Success (2023) Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 163: Faith Over Success (2023)1872717b-d482-40d0-aa99-5df6e0fc8057Mon, 12 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Faith Over Success (2023) Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 163: Faith Over Success (2023)046a0d14-945e-47cc-b69d-cc89a40dde20Mon, 12 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Summary of the Liturgy In today’s “nugget day”, we review the main takeaways from our readings on the liturgy. Fr. Mike invites us to remember that every time we participate in the liturgy, we are participating in the heavenly worship of the Father. We also learn that in times of discouragement, we can unite ourselves to Christ our high priest by praying the Liturgy of the Hours. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1187-1199. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In today’s “nugget day”, we review the main takeaways from our readings on the liturgy. Fr. Mike invites us to remember that every time we participate in the liturgy, we are participating in the heavenly worship of the Father. We also learn that in times of discouragement, we can unite ourselves to Christ our high priest by praying the Liturgy of the Hours. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1187-1199. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 163: Summary of the Liturgy5dade881-5a3f-4e44-a02d-ce4625b4077eMon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTending the Flock"Good morning, Hendrick," Ivan said to his lamb as he entered the fenced enclosure. "C'mon. I'll brush your nice wooly coat. You're going to win that blue ribbon at the fair in a couple of weeks." Ivan got busy and groomed Hendrick until his mother called him for lunch. "Hendrick is going to win that blue ribbon, Mom. I just know it," Ivan said as he bit into his sandwich. Mom smiled. "He just might," she replied. "By the way, have you talked to Sebastian to see if he'll be going to church with us tomorrow?"Ivan shook his head. "No, but he got saved last week, so it doesn't matter." He went out the door. "I'm going to see what Hendrick's up to." When Ivan reached the enclosure, he saw that the gate had been left open and the lamb was gone. "Mom!" he called as he ran to the house. "Hendrick got out! Will you help me find him?" Mom came quickly, and together they searched for Ivan's lamb. "Hendrick! I was worried sick!" Ivan said when they found him in a nearby field--right in the middle of thorny vines with burrs that got stuck in his coat. "I had you all cleaned and brushed. Now look at you!" Mom stood and eyed the lamb. "Just because Hendrick is clean and brushed doesn't mean your work with him is done. He's still growing and learning." Mom looked at Ivan. "He reminds me of your friend Sebastian." "Sebastian?" Ivan was puzzled. "What do you mean? I don't think he's going to go out in a field and get burrs in his hair." "Hendrick needs care and guidance even after he's been brushed and fed," Mom explained. "And Sebastian--even after he's saved--needs care and guidance too. He needs to be around people who can remind him of God's love and forgiveness and guide him in his Christian life. Jesus doesn't leave us on our own after He washes our sins away and makes us new--He continues to care for us and teach us throughout our lives. One way He does that is through other Christians." Ivan nodded slowly. "I'll bike over to Sebastian's and ask him to go to church with us--as soon as I get this lamb back in his pen!" -Dolores A. Lemieux

"Good morning, Hendrick," Ivan said to his lamb as he entered the fenced enclosure. "C'mon. I'll brush your nice wooly coat. You're going to win that blue ribbon at the fair in a couple of weeks." Ivan got busy and groomed Hendrick until his mother called him for lunch. "Hendrick is going to win that blue ribbon, Mom. I just know it," Ivan said as he bit into his sandwich. Mom smiled. "He just might," she replied. "By the way, have you talked to Sebastian to see if he'll be going to church with us tomorrow?"Ivan shook his head. "No, but he got saved last week, so it doesn't matter." He went out the door. "I'm going to see what Hendrick's up to." When Ivan reached the enclosure, he saw that the gate had been left open and the lamb was gone. "Mom!" he called as he ran to the house. "Hendrick got out! Will you help me find him?" Mom came quickly, and together they searched for Ivan's lamb. "Hendrick! I was worried sick!" Ivan said when they found him in a nearby field--right in the middle of thorny vines with burrs that got stuck in his coat. "I had you all cleaned and brushed. Now look at you!" Mom stood and eyed the lamb. "Just because Hendrick is clean and brushed doesn't mean your work with him is done. He's still growing and learning." Mom looked at Ivan. "He reminds me of your friend Sebastian." "Sebastian?" Ivan was puzzled. "What do you mean? I don't think he's going to go out in a field and get burrs in his hair." "Hendrick needs care and guidance even after he's been brushed and fed," Mom explained. "And Sebastian--even after he's saved--needs care and guidance too. He needs to be around people who can remind him of God's love and forgiveness and guide him in his Christian life. Jesus doesn't leave us on our own after He washes our sins away and makes us new--He continues to care for us and teach us throughout our lives. One way He does that is through other Christians." Ivan nodded slowly. "I'll bike over to Sebastian's and ask him to go to church with us--as soon as I get this lamb back in his pen!" -Dolores A. Lemieux

Tending the Flocke08a20b5-7801-4f8c-a0c1-2b338e8f6e52Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTending the Flock"Good morning, Hendrick," Ivan said to his lamb as he entered the fenced enclosure. "C'mon. I'll brush your nice wooly coat. You're going to win that blue ribbon at the fair in a couple of weeks." Ivan got busy and groomed Hendrick until his mother called him for lunch. "Hendrick is going to win that blue ribbon, Mom. I just know it," Ivan said as he bit into his sandwich. Mom smiled. "He just might," she replied. "By the way, have you talked to Sebastian to see if he'll be going to church with us tomorrow?"Ivan shook his head. "No, but he got saved last week, so it doesn't matter." He went out the door. "I'm going to see what Hendrick's up to." When Ivan reached the enclosure, he saw that the gate had been left open and the lamb was gone. "Mom!" he called as he ran to the house. "Hendrick got out! Will you help me find him?" Mom came quickly, and together they searched for Ivan's lamb. "Hendrick! I was worried sick!" Ivan said when they found him in a nearby field--right in the middle of thorny vines with burrs that got stuck in his coat. "I had you all cleaned and brushed. Now look at you!" Mom stood and eyed the lamb. "Just because Hendrick is clean and brushed doesn't mean your work with him is done. He's still growing and learning." Mom looked at Ivan. "He reminds me of your friend Sebastian." "Sebastian?" Ivan was puzzled. "What do you mean? I don't think he's going to go out in a field and get burrs in his hair." "Hendrick needs care and guidance even after he's been brushed and fed," Mom explained. "And Sebastian--even after he's saved--needs care and guidance too. He needs to be around people who can remind him of God's love and forgiveness and guide him in his Christian life. Jesus doesn't leave us on our own after He washes our sins away and makes us new--He continues to care for us and teach us throughout our lives. One way He does that is through other Christians." Ivan nodded slowly. "I'll bike over to Sebastian's and ask him to go to church with us--as soon as I get this lamb back in his pen!" -Dolores A. Lemieux

"Good morning, Hendrick," Ivan said to his lamb as he entered the fenced enclosure. "C'mon. I'll brush your nice wooly coat. You're going to win that blue ribbon at the fair in a couple of weeks." Ivan got busy and groomed Hendrick until his mother called him for lunch. "Hendrick is going to win that blue ribbon, Mom. I just know it," Ivan said as he bit into his sandwich. Mom smiled. "He just might," she replied. "By the way, have you talked to Sebastian to see if he'll be going to church with us tomorrow?"Ivan shook his head. "No, but he got saved last week, so it doesn't matter." He went out the door. "I'm going to see what Hendrick's up to." When Ivan reached the enclosure, he saw that the gate had been left open and the lamb was gone. "Mom!" he called as he ran to the house. "Hendrick got out! Will you help me find him?" Mom came quickly, and together they searched for Ivan's lamb. "Hendrick! I was worried sick!" Ivan said when they found him in a nearby field--right in the middle of thorny vines with burrs that got stuck in his coat. "I had you all cleaned and brushed. Now look at you!" Mom stood and eyed the lamb. "Just because Hendrick is clean and brushed doesn't mean your work with him is done. He's still growing and learning." Mom looked at Ivan. "He reminds me of your friend Sebastian." "Sebastian?" Ivan was puzzled. "What do you mean? I don't think he's going to go out in a field and get burrs in his hair." "Hendrick needs care and guidance even after he's been brushed and fed," Mom explained. "And Sebastian--even after he's saved--needs care and guidance too. He needs to be around people who can remind him of God's love and forgiveness and guide him in his Christian life. Jesus doesn't leave us on our own after He washes our sins away and makes us new--He continues to care for us and teach us throughout our lives. One way He does that is through other Christians." Ivan nodded slowly. "I'll bike over to Sebastian's and ask him to go to church with us--as soon as I get this lamb back in his pen!" -Dolores A. Lemieux

Tending the Flock69045073-de00-44d2-8032-f440a05614f5Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Summary of the Liturgy In today’s “nugget day”, we review the main takeaways from our readings on the liturgy. Fr. Mike invites us to remember that every time we participate in the liturgy, we are participating in the heavenly worship of the Father. We also learn that in times of discouragement, we can unite ourselves to Christ our high priest by praying the Liturgy of the Hours. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1187-1199. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In today’s “nugget day”, we review the main takeaways from our readings on the liturgy. Fr. Mike invites us to remember that every time we participate in the liturgy, we are participating in the heavenly worship of the Father. We also learn that in times of discouragement, we can unite ourselves to Christ our high priest by praying the Liturgy of the Hours. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1187-1199. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 163: Summary of the Liturgy859dc117-7fb7-4671-99f8-d3ec321945deMon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2023) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2023)598ca26d-7b09-4bea-9721-424093d2345eSun, 11 Jun 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2023) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2023)f805f968-1cab-4139-b378-0d2da015f71eSun, 11 Jun 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2023) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2023)8784daaa-820a-43ce-8b50-5bf9c3563abcSun, 11 Jun 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2023) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2023)89144854-a75d-415c-9449-a03685927dfcSun, 11 Jun 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 202347c5b941-4f73-4f7d-b6ac-6603e0ea800aSun, 11 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023d51925a3-37d9-4099-b529-7633973ed31cSun, 11 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 20233ec0531a-5858-462a-8b6a-b10ba5b9ab7cSun, 11 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023e97bab46-487a-4732-83e3-0b8b92816e54Sun, 11 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Where the Liturgy Is Celebrated Where is the liturgy celebrated? The Catechism offers us overarching principles as well as specific details about the spaces in which the liturgy is celebrated. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of endowing dignity and respect to these physical spaces because they are sacred places of encounter with our Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1179-1186. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Where is the liturgy celebrated? The Catechism offers us overarching principles as well as specific details about the spaces in which the liturgy is celebrated. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of endowing dignity and respect to these physical spaces because they are sacred places of encounter with our Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1179-1186. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 162: Where the Liturgy Is Celebrated b43778a8-ddd6-4362-a919-fccbf25f5430Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLyrebirds"I can't see anything, Grandpa," said Sophie as she peered through her binoculars into the woods. "What am I looking for again?""You're trying to find a superb lyrebird, honey," said Grandpa. "I'm sure there are a few that live in this part of the woods. Maybe we should sit on this log and listen for a while. We might hear them before we see them."Sophie and Grandpa sat quietly together, listening for any distinct lyrebird sounds. Sophie was spending the summer at her grandparents' home in Australia. She loved learning about all the unique animals that lived nearby. They heard a few dogs barking in the distance and a squirrel chattering up in a tree. "Well," said Sophie after a few minutes, "I don't think we're going to have any luck today, Grandpa."Just then, Grandpa gave Sophie a nudge and pointed to some brush in the distance. A medium-sized brown bird with long, flowing tail feathers was foraging for insects on the ground. "Wow," whispered Sophie as she got a closer look through her binoculars. "I've never seen a bird like that. The tail is so pretty!" The lyrebird lifted its head and broke out in a strange song that sounded like a mixture of whistles and a dog barking. Sophie said, "That's the weirdest bird song I've ever heard, Grandpa. It sounds just like those dogs barking.""The lyrebird is a master of mimicry," explained Grandpa. "It can imitate all kinds of sounds, like other birds, dogs barking, car engines, and even chainsaws! When they sense danger, the birds give a very loud alarm shriek.""That's pretty cool!" said Sophie."We can be like lyrebirds too sometimes," said Grandpa. "We tend to imitate the words and actions of the people around us, which can get us into trouble if we're hanging around the wrong friends or following popular people on social media who say or do things that are ungodly. The Bible says we should be imitators of God instead. Jesus loves us so much He died to save us, and He helps us imitate that same kind of love in our lives. He calls us to be kind, compassionate, and forgiving just like He is." -Kendra Angle

"I can't see anything, Grandpa," said Sophie as she peered through her binoculars into the woods. "What am I looking for again?""You're trying to find a superb lyrebird, honey," said Grandpa. "I'm sure there are a few that live in this part of the woods. Maybe we should sit on this log and listen for a while. We might hear them before we see them."Sophie and Grandpa sat quietly together, listening for any distinct lyrebird sounds. Sophie was spending the summer at her grandparents' home in Australia. She loved learning about all the unique animals that lived nearby. They heard a few dogs barking in the distance and a squirrel chattering up in a tree. "Well," said Sophie after a few minutes, "I don't think we're going to have any luck today, Grandpa."Just then, Grandpa gave Sophie a nudge and pointed to some brush in the distance. A medium-sized brown bird with long, flowing tail feathers was foraging for insects on the ground. "Wow," whispered Sophie as she got a closer look through her binoculars. "I've never seen a bird like that. The tail is so pretty!" The lyrebird lifted its head and broke out in a strange song that sounded like a mixture of whistles and a dog barking. Sophie said, "That's the weirdest bird song I've ever heard, Grandpa. It sounds just like those dogs barking.""The lyrebird is a master of mimicry," explained Grandpa. "It can imitate all kinds of sounds, like other birds, dogs barking, car engines, and even chainsaws! When they sense danger, the birds give a very loud alarm shriek.""That's pretty cool!" said Sophie."We can be like lyrebirds too sometimes," said Grandpa. "We tend to imitate the words and actions of the people around us, which can get us into trouble if we're hanging around the wrong friends or following popular people on social media who say or do things that are ungodly. The Bible says we should be imitators of God instead. Jesus loves us so much He died to save us, and He helps us imitate that same kind of love in our lives. He calls us to be kind, compassionate, and forgiving just like He is." -Kendra Angle

Lyrebirds00ae8d22-4bea-497f-b013-fe0c1139e801Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLyrebirds"I can't see anything, Grandpa," said Sophie as she peered through her binoculars into the woods. "What am I looking for again?""You're trying to find a superb lyrebird, honey," said Grandpa. "I'm sure there are a few that live in this part of the woods. Maybe we should sit on this log and listen for a while. We might hear them before we see them."Sophie and Grandpa sat quietly together, listening for any distinct lyrebird sounds. Sophie was spending the summer at her grandparents' home in Australia. She loved learning about all the unique animals that lived nearby. They heard a few dogs barking in the distance and a squirrel chattering up in a tree. "Well," said Sophie after a few minutes, "I don't think we're going to have any luck today, Grandpa."Just then, Grandpa gave Sophie a nudge and pointed to some brush in the distance. A medium-sized brown bird with long, flowing tail feathers was foraging for insects on the ground. "Wow," whispered Sophie as she got a closer look through her binoculars. "I've never seen a bird like that. The tail is so pretty!" The lyrebird lifted its head and broke out in a strange song that sounded like a mixture of whistles and a dog barking. Sophie said, "That's the weirdest bird song I've ever heard, Grandpa. It sounds just like those dogs barking.""The lyrebird is a master of mimicry," explained Grandpa. "It can imitate all kinds of sounds, like other birds, dogs barking, car engines, and even chainsaws! When they sense danger, the birds give a very loud alarm shriek.""That's pretty cool!" said Sophie."We can be like lyrebirds too sometimes," said Grandpa. "We tend to imitate the words and actions of the people around us, which can get us into trouble if we're hanging around the wrong friends or following popular people on social media who say or do things that are ungodly. The Bible says we should be imitators of God instead. Jesus loves us so much He died to save us, and He helps us imitate that same kind of love in our lives. He calls us to be kind, compassionate, and forgiving just like He is." -Kendra Angle

"I can't see anything, Grandpa," said Sophie as she peered through her binoculars into the woods. "What am I looking for again?""You're trying to find a superb lyrebird, honey," said Grandpa. "I'm sure there are a few that live in this part of the woods. Maybe we should sit on this log and listen for a while. We might hear them before we see them."Sophie and Grandpa sat quietly together, listening for any distinct lyrebird sounds. Sophie was spending the summer at her grandparents' home in Australia. She loved learning about all the unique animals that lived nearby. They heard a few dogs barking in the distance and a squirrel chattering up in a tree. "Well," said Sophie after a few minutes, "I don't think we're going to have any luck today, Grandpa."Just then, Grandpa gave Sophie a nudge and pointed to some brush in the distance. A medium-sized brown bird with long, flowing tail feathers was foraging for insects on the ground. "Wow," whispered Sophie as she got a closer look through her binoculars. "I've never seen a bird like that. The tail is so pretty!" The lyrebird lifted its head and broke out in a strange song that sounded like a mixture of whistles and a dog barking. Sophie said, "That's the weirdest bird song I've ever heard, Grandpa. It sounds just like those dogs barking.""The lyrebird is a master of mimicry," explained Grandpa. "It can imitate all kinds of sounds, like other birds, dogs barking, car engines, and even chainsaws! When they sense danger, the birds give a very loud alarm shriek.""That's pretty cool!" said Sophie."We can be like lyrebirds too sometimes," said Grandpa. "We tend to imitate the words and actions of the people around us, which can get us into trouble if we're hanging around the wrong friends or following popular people on social media who say or do things that are ungodly. The Bible says we should be imitators of God instead. Jesus loves us so much He died to save us, and He helps us imitate that same kind of love in our lives. He calls us to be kind, compassionate, and forgiving just like He is." -Kendra Angle

Lyrebirdsd98b0cd1-01ad-44eb-91e9-ba86b7165fc1Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Where the Liturgy Is Celebrated Where is the liturgy celebrated? The Catechism offers us overarching principles as well as specific details about the spaces in which the liturgy is celebrated. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of endowing dignity and respect to these physical spaces because they are sacred places of encounter with our Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1179-1186. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Where is the liturgy celebrated? The Catechism offers us overarching principles as well as specific details about the spaces in which the liturgy is celebrated. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of endowing dignity and respect to these physical spaces because they are sacred places of encounter with our Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1179-1186. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 162: Where the Liturgy Is Celebrated da3b3419-fbd2-4770-9297-88f487b81546Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags6/11/23 The Heart of the Matter Homily from the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Feast of Corpus Christi) Love is the best thing in this world. We are made for love. God is love. We are therefore made for God. And God comes to us in love in the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Christ at every Mass. Mass Readings from June 11, 2023:Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16aPsalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-201 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58

Homily from the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Feast of Corpus Christi) Love is the best thing in this world. We are made for love. God is love. We are therefore made for God. And God comes to us in love in the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Christ at every Mass. Mass Readings from June 11, 2023:Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16aPsalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-201 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58

full6/11/23 The Heart of the Matter1391b779-dbe6-48d8-8737-2f14509b0d68Sat, 10 Jun 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags6/11/23 The Heart of the Matter Homily from the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Feast of Corpus Christi) Love is the best thing in this world. We are made for love. God is love. We are therefore made for God. And God comes to us in love in the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Christ at every Mass. Mass Readings from June 11, 2023:Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16aPsalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-201 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58

Homily from the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Feast of Corpus Christi) Love is the best thing in this world. We are made for love. God is love. We are therefore made for God. And God comes to us in love in the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Christ at every Mass. Mass Readings from June 11, 2023:Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16aPsalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-201 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58

full6/11/23 The Heart of the Matter8ab68d32-7c13-4de0-bff6-c1539c407b8bSat, 10 Jun 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags6/11/23 The Heart of the Matter Homily from the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Feast of Corpus Christi) Love is the best thing in this world. We are made for love. God is love. We are therefore made for God. And God comes to us in love in the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Christ at every Mass. Mass Readings from June 11, 2023:Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16aPsalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-201 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58

Homily from the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Feast of Corpus Christi) Love is the best thing in this world. We are made for love. God is love. We are therefore made for God. And God comes to us in love in the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Christ at every Mass. Mass Readings from June 11, 2023:Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16aPsalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-201 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58

full6/11/23 The Heart of the Matter8fbadc85-ef0a-4f38-95eb-1e7a0cac7884Sat, 10 Jun 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpirituality & Demonic Stuff | Girls Gone BibleStudy Bible I use- NKJV Study Bible, Hardcover, Burgundy, Full-Color, Comfort Print: The Complete Resource for Studying God's Word https:// a.co/d/2k6wPWU (amazon) Pastors &amp; Speakers to watch: Steven Furlich, Toure Roberts, Sarah Jake's Robert's, Priscilla Shirer, Jackie Hill Perry, Sadie Robertson Huff, Erwin Raphael McManus Books: Bait of Satan (John Bevere), More than a Carpenter (Josh McDowell), Walking with God (John Eldredge), Fervent (Priscilla Shirer) Love you so much -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

Study Bible I use- NKJV Study Bible, Hardcover, Burgundy, Full-Color, Comfort Print: The Complete Resource for Studying God's Word https:// a.co/d/2k6wPWU (amazon) Pastors &amp; Speakers to watch: Steven Furlich, Toure Roberts, Sarah Jake's Robert's, Priscilla Shirer, Jackie Hill Perry, Sadie Robertson Huff, Erwin Raphael McManus Books: Bait of Satan (John Bevere), More than a Carpenter (Josh McDowell), Walking with God (John Eldredge), Fervent (Priscilla Shirer) Love you so much -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

fullSpirituality & Demonic Stuff | Girls Gone Bible5864f495-d501-402f-9cd3-f18240b875b1Sat, 10 Jun 2023 04:11:18 +00002867https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2023) Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2023)c85a239f-7a48-43a4-9c97-a04371c2891fSat, 10 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2023) Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2023)5c825345-7ecb-46ae-b881-d837e38117aaSat, 10 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2023) Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2023)fefa0e02-d657-4371-8c14-d50f113e8974Sat, 10 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2023) Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2023)eaadf3af-2232-4d27-9c32-a6c2c8a5cdacSat, 10 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Liturgy of the Hours The Liturgy of the Hours is known as the “public prayer of the Church.” Fr. Mike explains how praying the Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies time and gives God the opportunity to speak to us throughout our day. Fr. Mike encourages us to see the Liturgy of the Hours as a great gift from the Church that can powerfully transform our prayer lives when it takes root in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1174-1178. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Liturgy of the Hours is known as the “public prayer of the Church.” Fr. Mike explains how praying the Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies time and gives God the opportunity to speak to us throughout our day. Fr. Mike encourages us to see the Liturgy of the Hours as a great gift from the Church that can powerfully transform our prayer lives when it takes root in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1174-1178. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 161: The Liturgy of the Hourse711a232-dcda-4760-b766-3493306fab99Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Right Road"Jason, are you sure we're on the right road?" asked Mom, sounding worried. The family was driving through rugged mountains with tall trees on each side. The road was becoming narrower, and they hadn't seen any cars or houses for quite a while."Well, I was sure this was the right road," Dad answered. "But now I'm beginning to wonder. I thought we would be at the campsite by now. Let's look at the map on my phone." While Dad stopped the car, Mom pulled up the map. Then they both studied the screen. "Here's the town where we bought gas," Dad said, pointing to a spot on the map. "And here's where we want to go." He moved his fingers across the screen to zoom in. "Oh no!" he exclaimed. "I thought the campground was on this road, but there's a turnoff here. We'll have to go back."In the back seat, Jonathan and Stella looked at each other and groaned. "We're tired!" complained Jonathan. "We've been driving so long already!""Yeah," said Stella. "This vacation isn't starting out very well!""Oh, come on, now," said Mom. "We've had a good time today, and it won't take very long to go back."When they finally reached the campground, Dad and the kids set up the tent while Mom made sandwiches. How good they tasted! When they were finished, Dad took out his phone. "There's one more thing we need to do before we go to sleep," he said, hitting a small Bible icon on the screen. "I made a big mistake today when I didn't look at the map soon enough. When I did check it, we got back on track. And much like a map, the Bible is our guide through life. It shows us our need for Jesus and how we can have a relationship with Him, and it helps us know more about Him and how He wants us to live as God's children. If we neglect it, we may find ourselves going in the wrong direction in our lives--and that's a much bigger mistake. Let's read the Bible together now and ask God to use it to guide us in our walk with Jesus." -Beverly Kenniston

"Jason, are you sure we're on the right road?" asked Mom, sounding worried. The family was driving through rugged mountains with tall trees on each side. The road was becoming narrower, and they hadn't seen any cars or houses for quite a while."Well, I was sure this was the right road," Dad answered. "But now I'm beginning to wonder. I thought we would be at the campsite by now. Let's look at the map on my phone." While Dad stopped the car, Mom pulled up the map. Then they both studied the screen. "Here's the town where we bought gas," Dad said, pointing to a spot on the map. "And here's where we want to go." He moved his fingers across the screen to zoom in. "Oh no!" he exclaimed. "I thought the campground was on this road, but there's a turnoff here. We'll have to go back."In the back seat, Jonathan and Stella looked at each other and groaned. "We're tired!" complained Jonathan. "We've been driving so long already!""Yeah," said Stella. "This vacation isn't starting out very well!""Oh, come on, now," said Mom. "We've had a good time today, and it won't take very long to go back."When they finally reached the campground, Dad and the kids set up the tent while Mom made sandwiches. How good they tasted! When they were finished, Dad took out his phone. "There's one more thing we need to do before we go to sleep," he said, hitting a small Bible icon on the screen. "I made a big mistake today when I didn't look at the map soon enough. When I did check it, we got back on track. And much like a map, the Bible is our guide through life. It shows us our need for Jesus and how we can have a relationship with Him, and it helps us know more about Him and how He wants us to live as God's children. If we neglect it, we may find ourselves going in the wrong direction in our lives--and that's a much bigger mistake. Let's read the Bible together now and ask God to use it to guide us in our walk with Jesus." -Beverly Kenniston

The Right Roadd3a14ec5-9c12-47c1-85bd-796761509518Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Right Road"Jason, are you sure we're on the right road?" asked Mom, sounding worried. The family was driving through rugged mountains with tall trees on each side. The road was becoming narrower, and they hadn't seen any cars or houses for quite a while."Well, I was sure this was the right road," Dad answered. "But now I'm beginning to wonder. I thought we would be at the campsite by now. Let's look at the map on my phone." While Dad stopped the car, Mom pulled up the map. Then they both studied the screen. "Here's the town where we bought gas," Dad said, pointing to a spot on the map. "And here's where we want to go." He moved his fingers across the screen to zoom in. "Oh no!" he exclaimed. "I thought the campground was on this road, but there's a turnoff here. We'll have to go back."In the back seat, Jonathan and Stella looked at each other and groaned. "We're tired!" complained Jonathan. "We've been driving so long already!""Yeah," said Stella. "This vacation isn't starting out very well!""Oh, come on, now," said Mom. "We've had a good time today, and it won't take very long to go back."When they finally reached the campground, Dad and the kids set up the tent while Mom made sandwiches. How good they tasted! When they were finished, Dad took out his phone. "There's one more thing we need to do before we go to sleep," he said, hitting a small Bible icon on the screen. "I made a big mistake today when I didn't look at the map soon enough. When I did check it, we got back on track. And much like a map, the Bible is our guide through life. It shows us our need for Jesus and how we can have a relationship with Him, and it helps us know more about Him and how He wants us to live as God's children. If we neglect it, we may find ourselves going in the wrong direction in our lives--and that's a much bigger mistake. Let's read the Bible together now and ask God to use it to guide us in our walk with Jesus." -Beverly Kenniston

"Jason, are you sure we're on the right road?" asked Mom, sounding worried. The family was driving through rugged mountains with tall trees on each side. The road was becoming narrower, and they hadn't seen any cars or houses for quite a while."Well, I was sure this was the right road," Dad answered. "But now I'm beginning to wonder. I thought we would be at the campsite by now. Let's look at the map on my phone." While Dad stopped the car, Mom pulled up the map. Then they both studied the screen. "Here's the town where we bought gas," Dad said, pointing to a spot on the map. "And here's where we want to go." He moved his fingers across the screen to zoom in. "Oh no!" he exclaimed. "I thought the campground was on this road, but there's a turnoff here. We'll have to go back."In the back seat, Jonathan and Stella looked at each other and groaned. "We're tired!" complained Jonathan. "We've been driving so long already!""Yeah," said Stella. "This vacation isn't starting out very well!""Oh, come on, now," said Mom. "We've had a good time today, and it won't take very long to go back."When they finally reached the campground, Dad and the kids set up the tent while Mom made sandwiches. How good they tasted! When they were finished, Dad took out his phone. "There's one more thing we need to do before we go to sleep," he said, hitting a small Bible icon on the screen. "I made a big mistake today when I didn't look at the map soon enough. When I did check it, we got back on track. And much like a map, the Bible is our guide through life. It shows us our need for Jesus and how we can have a relationship with Him, and it helps us know more about Him and how He wants us to live as God's children. If we neglect it, we may find ourselves going in the wrong direction in our lives--and that's a much bigger mistake. Let's read the Bible together now and ask God to use it to guide us in our walk with Jesus." -Beverly Kenniston

The Right Road418d2146-3134-4c5c-86cf-5dc3adbef3a9Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Liturgy of the Hours The Liturgy of the Hours is known as the “public prayer of the Church.” Fr. Mike explains how praying the Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies time and gives God the opportunity to speak to us throughout our day. Fr. Mike encourages us to see the Liturgy of the Hours as a great gift from the Church that can powerfully transform our prayer lives when it takes root in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1174-1178. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Liturgy of the Hours is known as the “public prayer of the Church.” Fr. Mike explains how praying the Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies time and gives God the opportunity to speak to us throughout our day. Fr. Mike encourages us to see the Liturgy of the Hours as a great gift from the Church that can powerfully transform our prayer lives when it takes root in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1174-1178. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 161: The Liturgy of the Hours2942b6ad-daea-4247-9662-a01001322527Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 113 - Why You're Not Having Sex & How To Get It Back: Jay ShettyIf you go onto social media or talk with friends it seems that everyone is having sex, however if you look at the statistics it seems that sex is at an all time low. In this moment, ex-monk and relationship guru, Jay Shetty discusses why there is a rise in sexless relationships and marriages, going for months or even years without sexual intimacy. To bring back sex, Jay says that we need to regain intimacy in relationships, through open and honest conversations, as sex is a byproduct of connection and intimacy, rather than a source of it. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/QyDqNAoUsAb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Jay: https://jayshetty.me https://www.instagram.com/JayShetty/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you go onto social media or talk with friends it seems that everyone is having sex, however if you look at the statistics it seems that sex is at an all time low. In this moment, ex-monk and relationship guru, Jay Shetty discusses why there is a rise in sexless relationships and marriages, going for months or even years without sexual intimacy. To bring back sex, Jay says that we need to regain intimacy in relationships, through open and honest conversations, as sex is a byproduct of connection and intimacy, rather than a source of it. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/QyDqNAoUsAb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Jay: https://jayshetty.me https://www.instagram.com/JayShetty/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 113 - Why You're Not Having Sex & How To Get It Back: Jay Shetty95a84978-b41a-4304-a9c3-1b5d942583d0Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +00001058https://216.73.216.191/allTags#818 - Psalms 78 – A Maskil of AsaphThis episode is part 58 in a study of the book of Psalms. This psalm is a maskil. A maskil means "enlightened" or "wise saying", because they impart wisdom. What does Asaph want us to learn? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 58 in a study of the book of Psalms. This psalm is a maskil. A maskil means "enlightened" or "wise saying", because they impart wisdom. What does Asaph want us to learn? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#818 - Psalms 78 – A Maskil of Asaphc98b4860-3f32-41b8-adcc-f4d4042cd1c4Fri, 09 Jun 2023 04:48:13 +00001030https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2023) Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2023)4782e86a-fc5b-4876-b233-cf161471a441Fri, 09 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2023) Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2023)0d9d717f-fbc9-41c1-a927-d4072134a441Fri, 09 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2023) Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2023)a8bdfeaa-90aa-4f97-8911-745e5d818991Fri, 09 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2023) Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2023)d64f4499-dd22-4348-92de-49c811c959c6Fri, 09 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: The Liturgical Year Fr. Mike reviews the major solemnities and feast days that make up the liturgical year and explains why they are important to celebrate. We learn that the liturgical year highlights key moments of the Paschal Mystery and commemorates the life of our Blessed Mother and the lives of the saints and martyrs. The feasts and solemnities of the liturgical year ultimately point us to Christ’s sacrifice and strengthen our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1168-1173. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike reviews the major solemnities and feast days that make up the liturgical year and explains why they are important to celebrate. We learn that the liturgical year highlights key moments of the Paschal Mystery and commemorates the life of our Blessed Mother and the lives of the saints and martyrs. The feasts and solemnities of the liturgical year ultimately point us to Christ’s sacrifice and strengthen our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1168-1173. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 160: The Liturgical Year741bdee1-e803-468c-a3b1-425ef7872a6fFri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRoot of Bitterness"Get a move on, Josh," said Luke as he scraped the dishes and piled them on the counter. "You're being lazy. Do your share of the work!"Josh stopped daydreaming and slowly filled the dishwasher. "I'm doing my share," he muttered."You are not!" Luke replied angrily."Boys, boys!" Mom said as she entered the kitchen. "I'm tired of the constant bickering going on between you two. You're brothers, and you should love each other.""Love? Who could love him?" Luke asked. "Every time we do anything, Josh drags his feet, so I end up doing most of the work.""That's not true!" Josh shot back. "Mom, he's always picking on me!""That's it!" said Mom. "You boys apparently need to work off some extra steam. When the dishwasher is loaded, we're all going out to the berry patch to pull crabgrass.""Aw, Mom!" The boys tried to protest, but soon they all were busy in the garden. By the time they were done, the boys were hot, dusty, and too tired to fight. They sat down while Mom went in and got a pitcher of cool lemonade and some snacks."You know, boys," Mom said as she poured them lemonade, "this makes me think of a verse in the Bible that talks about a root of bitterness growing and causing trouble in our relationships. I can see that bitterness is springing up between you two. It could destroy your friendship just like this crabgrass could destroy our strawberry patch. We had to dig out the crabgrass to protect the strawberries. Now let's work on digging the bitterness out of your relationship so you can be friends again. Okay?"The boys looked at each other and nodded. "All right," said Mom. "We'll start by asking God to help us. Let's pray that He will guide our conversation and bring to light anything that was said or done that is causing bitterness to grow in your hearts--and that He would help you forgive each other and love each other not just as brothers in this family, but brothers in Christ." Mom bowed her head to pray, and the boys did the same. Then, as they sipped lemonade, they talked about their differences and how to resolve them. -Phyllis M. Robinson

"Get a move on, Josh," said Luke as he scraped the dishes and piled them on the counter. "You're being lazy. Do your share of the work!"Josh stopped daydreaming and slowly filled the dishwasher. "I'm doing my share," he muttered."You are not!" Luke replied angrily."Boys, boys!" Mom said as she entered the kitchen. "I'm tired of the constant bickering going on between you two. You're brothers, and you should love each other.""Love? Who could love him?" Luke asked. "Every time we do anything, Josh drags his feet, so I end up doing most of the work.""That's not true!" Josh shot back. "Mom, he's always picking on me!""That's it!" said Mom. "You boys apparently need to work off some extra steam. When the dishwasher is loaded, we're all going out to the berry patch to pull crabgrass.""Aw, Mom!" The boys tried to protest, but soon they all were busy in the garden. By the time they were done, the boys were hot, dusty, and too tired to fight. They sat down while Mom went in and got a pitcher of cool lemonade and some snacks."You know, boys," Mom said as she poured them lemonade, "this makes me think of a verse in the Bible that talks about a root of bitterness growing and causing trouble in our relationships. I can see that bitterness is springing up between you two. It could destroy your friendship just like this crabgrass could destroy our strawberry patch. We had to dig out the crabgrass to protect the strawberries. Now let's work on digging the bitterness out of your relationship so you can be friends again. Okay?"The boys looked at each other and nodded. "All right," said Mom. "We'll start by asking God to help us. Let's pray that He will guide our conversation and bring to light anything that was said or done that is causing bitterness to grow in your hearts--and that He would help you forgive each other and love each other not just as brothers in this family, but brothers in Christ." Mom bowed her head to pray, and the boys did the same. Then, as they sipped lemonade, they talked about their differences and how to resolve them. -Phyllis M. Robinson

Root of Bitternessfd1d1386-c789-4313-90eb-42c78640fc11Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRoot of Bitterness"Get a move on, Josh," said Luke as he scraped the dishes and piled them on the counter. "You're being lazy. Do your share of the work!"Josh stopped daydreaming and slowly filled the dishwasher. "I'm doing my share," he muttered."You are not!" Luke replied angrily."Boys, boys!" Mom said as she entered the kitchen. "I'm tired of the constant bickering going on between you two. You're brothers, and you should love each other.""Love? Who could love him?" Luke asked. "Every time we do anything, Josh drags his feet, so I end up doing most of the work.""That's not true!" Josh shot back. "Mom, he's always picking on me!""That's it!" said Mom. "You boys apparently need to work off some extra steam. When the dishwasher is loaded, we're all going out to the berry patch to pull crabgrass.""Aw, Mom!" The boys tried to protest, but soon they all were busy in the garden. By the time they were done, the boys were hot, dusty, and too tired to fight. They sat down while Mom went in and got a pitcher of cool lemonade and some snacks."You know, boys," Mom said as she poured them lemonade, "this makes me think of a verse in the Bible that talks about a root of bitterness growing and causing trouble in our relationships. I can see that bitterness is springing up between you two. It could destroy your friendship just like this crabgrass could destroy our strawberry patch. We had to dig out the crabgrass to protect the strawberries. Now let's work on digging the bitterness out of your relationship so you can be friends again. Okay?"The boys looked at each other and nodded. "All right," said Mom. "We'll start by asking God to help us. Let's pray that He will guide our conversation and bring to light anything that was said or done that is causing bitterness to grow in your hearts--and that He would help you forgive each other and love each other not just as brothers in this family, but brothers in Christ." Mom bowed her head to pray, and the boys did the same. Then, as they sipped lemonade, they talked about their differences and how to resolve them. -Phyllis M. Robinson

"Get a move on, Josh," said Luke as he scraped the dishes and piled them on the counter. "You're being lazy. Do your share of the work!"Josh stopped daydreaming and slowly filled the dishwasher. "I'm doing my share," he muttered."You are not!" Luke replied angrily."Boys, boys!" Mom said as she entered the kitchen. "I'm tired of the constant bickering going on between you two. You're brothers, and you should love each other.""Love? Who could love him?" Luke asked. "Every time we do anything, Josh drags his feet, so I end up doing most of the work.""That's not true!" Josh shot back. "Mom, he's always picking on me!""That's it!" said Mom. "You boys apparently need to work off some extra steam. When the dishwasher is loaded, we're all going out to the berry patch to pull crabgrass.""Aw, Mom!" The boys tried to protest, but soon they all were busy in the garden. By the time they were done, the boys were hot, dusty, and too tired to fight. They sat down while Mom went in and got a pitcher of cool lemonade and some snacks."You know, boys," Mom said as she poured them lemonade, "this makes me think of a verse in the Bible that talks about a root of bitterness growing and causing trouble in our relationships. I can see that bitterness is springing up between you two. It could destroy your friendship just like this crabgrass could destroy our strawberry patch. We had to dig out the crabgrass to protect the strawberries. Now let's work on digging the bitterness out of your relationship so you can be friends again. Okay?"The boys looked at each other and nodded. "All right," said Mom. "We'll start by asking God to help us. Let's pray that He will guide our conversation and bring to light anything that was said or done that is causing bitterness to grow in your hearts--and that He would help you forgive each other and love each other not just as brothers in this family, but brothers in Christ." Mom bowed her head to pray, and the boys did the same. Then, as they sipped lemonade, they talked about their differences and how to resolve them. -Phyllis M. Robinson

Root of Bitterness92c58d8f-9fa9-4d4c-9cd0-ac80d561c49fFri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: The Liturgical Year Fr. Mike reviews the major solemnities and feast days that make up the liturgical year and explains why they are important to celebrate. We learn that the liturgical year highlights key moments of the Paschal Mystery and commemorates the life of our Blessed Mother and the lives of the saints and martyrs. The feasts and solemnities of the liturgical year ultimately point us to Christ’s sacrifice and strengthen our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1168-1173. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike reviews the major solemnities and feast days that make up the liturgical year and explains why they are important to celebrate. We learn that the liturgical year highlights key moments of the Paschal Mystery and commemorates the life of our Blessed Mother and the lives of the saints and martyrs. The feasts and solemnities of the liturgical year ultimately point us to Christ’s sacrifice and strengthen our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1168-1173. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 160: The Liturgical Year439beec9-923a-4f31-8277-6a0ae669c7d1Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan I Sin on Accident? &quot;If no one gets hurt is it still a sin?&quot; &quot;It was just an accident.&quot; How can we know if our actions are a sin or just a mistake? Can we be committing sin without knowing it? Today Fr. Mike details the three elements that must be present for an act to be a sin and he helps us grapple with our own sinfulness and God&#39;s desire for mercy and reconciliation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;If no one gets hurt is it still a sin?&quot; &quot;It was just an accident.&quot; How can we know if our actions are a sin or just a mistake? Can we be committing sin without knowing it? Today Fr. Mike details the three elements that must be present for an act to be a sin and he helps us grapple with our own sinfulness and God&#39;s desire for mercy and reconciliation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCan I Sin on Accident? da8278c2-7857-49e1-bfcd-8ca68683baa2Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan I Sin on Accident? &quot;If no one gets hurt is it still a sin?&quot; &quot;It was just an accident.&quot; How can we know if our actions are a sin or just a mistake? Can we be committing sin without knowing it? Today Fr. Mike details the three elements that must be present for an act to be a sin and he helps us grapple with our own sinfulness and God&#39;s desire for mercy and reconciliation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;If no one gets hurt is it still a sin?&quot; &quot;It was just an accident.&quot; How can we know if our actions are a sin or just a mistake? Can we be committing sin without knowing it? Today Fr. Mike details the three elements that must be present for an act to be a sin and he helps us grapple with our own sinfulness and God&#39;s desire for mercy and reconciliation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCan I Sin on Accident? ec000a4a-7908-40ac-b9a1-9e870340a1eaThu, 08 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To TRANSFORM Your Life At Any Moment: The Alcoholic Lawyer That Became "The Fittest Man On The Planet"!! Rich RollIn this new episode Steven sits down with the ultra-endurance athlete, bestselling author and podcast host, Rich Roll. Rich was a successful lawyer until a revelation at 40 sent him down the path of becoming an ultra-endurance athlete, 2 years later he competed in the ‘Ultraman World Championships’, a 320 mile triathlon in Hawaii. Rich finished as the fastest American male competitor, and in 2009 he was named one of Men’s Fitness’s ‘25 Fittest Men in the World’. In 2012, he published his memoir ‘Finding Ultra’, and shortly after, ‘The Rich Roll Podcast’ which has released over 750 podcasts. In this conversation Rich and Steven discuss topics, such as: The key lessons Rich has learned after interviewing 750 guests Rich’s struggle with alcoholism What inspired Rich to make such a radical change in his life The benefit of test yourself with difficult challenges Why you should have a nourished life rather than a balanced life You can listen to the Rich Roll podcast, here: https://apple.co/3OTwuMy Follow Rich: Instagram: https://bit.ly/42r1arI Twitter: https://bit.ly/3oRmJ6U YouTube: https://bit.ly/43pa7Dd Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with the ultra-endurance athlete, bestselling author and podcast host, Rich Roll. Rich was a successful lawyer until a revelation at 40 sent him down the path of becoming an ultra-endurance athlete, 2 years later he competed in the ‘Ultraman World Championships’, a 320 mile triathlon in Hawaii. Rich finished as the fastest American male competitor, and in 2009 he was named one of Men’s Fitness’s ‘25 Fittest Men in the World’. In 2012, he published his memoir ‘Finding Ultra’, and shortly after, ‘The Rich Roll Podcast’ which has released over 750 podcasts. In this conversation Rich and Steven discuss topics, such as: The key lessons Rich has learned after interviewing 750 guests Rich’s struggle with alcoholism What inspired Rich to make such a radical change in his life The benefit of test yourself with difficult challenges Why you should have a nourished life rather than a balanced life You can listen to the Rich Roll podcast, here: https://apple.co/3OTwuMy Follow Rich: Instagram: https://bit.ly/42r1arI Twitter: https://bit.ly/3oRmJ6U YouTube: https://bit.ly/43pa7Dd Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow To TRANSFORM Your Life At Any Moment: The Alcoholic Lawyer That Became "The Fittest Man On The Planet"!! Rich Rolld62de590-f626-4054-84c8-07d772bd81aeThu, 08 Jun 2023 05:20:00 +00006180https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2023) As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2023)2394ab7d-358d-4b84-9b62-c5978fa869caThu, 08 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2023) As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2023)216e1f9c-b856-400a-b495-e4680d625d6bThu, 08 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2023) As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2023)53ba3aae-8c45-4b8d-be16-cf66eac04c80Thu, 08 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2023) As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2023)352dc2a8-c0d3-41f4-9094-3be5c53537b1Thu, 08 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: When the Liturgy Is Celebrated Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the question of when the liturgy is celebrated. The Catechism states that there is a word that marks Christian prayer, and that word is “today.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that our liturgy and worship happens “today,” not in the past and not in the future, but right now in this present moment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1163-1167. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the question of when the liturgy is celebrated. The Catechism states that there is a word that marks Christian prayer, and that word is “today.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that our liturgy and worship happens “today,” not in the past and not in the future, but right now in this present moment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1163-1167. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 159: When the Liturgy Is Celebratedd7301d4f-b4ca-41e0-8555-a643d6b5b499Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRainy Day RiddleIt was raining, and Dante was bored. "Grandpa, this weather ruined our fishing," he complained. "What can I do now?" Grandpa settled back in his rocker. "Know any good riddles?" he asked.Dante thought for a minute. "What's black and white and red all over?"Grandpa snapped his fingers. "A newspaper," he said."Nope." Dante grinned. "An embarrassed zebra!" Grandpa laughed. "I know another one," said Dante. "What happens to a blue shoe that is thrown into the Red Sea?""Well, I believe blue and red mixed together make purple," said Grandpa. "So I guess the shoe turns purple?"Dante shook his head. "No, it gets wet." They both laughed, and then Dante asked, "Do you know any riddles, Grandpa?""Well, let's see." Grandpa reached into his pocket, pulled out his hand, and held out a closed fist. "In my hand there is something no one on earth has ever seen," he said. "The farmer who grew it, the grocer who sold it, your grandma who bought it--none of them has seen it. I have it in my hand, but I've never seen it either.""That can't be right!" said Dante. "Let me see it." Grandpa opened his hand. "It's a peanut!" exclaimed Dante. "Lots of people have seen that.""Lots of people have seen this peanut shell, but who's ever seen the peanut inside the shell?" asked Grandpa. Dante hadn't thought of that. "There is one Person who knows exactly what this peanut looks like though," Grandpa said. "Do you know who that is, Dante?""God!" Dante answered. "He knows everything, doesn't He?"Grandpa nodded. "He sure does. He even knows what you're feeling and thinking. God loves you, and His love is very special because He knows you so well. Jesus understands everything you go through because He experienced the same things we do when He became human to save us. He always knows exactly what you need.""He knows I needed a riddle to laugh about on a rainy day like this," said Dante. He eyed the peanut. "And He knows I'm hungry."Grandpa laughed and tossed him the peanut. "I guess it's time to crack that shell open and finally see the peanut inside!" -Marilyn J. Senterfitt

It was raining, and Dante was bored. "Grandpa, this weather ruined our fishing," he complained. "What can I do now?" Grandpa settled back in his rocker. "Know any good riddles?" he asked.Dante thought for a minute. "What's black and white and red all over?"Grandpa snapped his fingers. "A newspaper," he said."Nope." Dante grinned. "An embarrassed zebra!" Grandpa laughed. "I know another one," said Dante. "What happens to a blue shoe that is thrown into the Red Sea?""Well, I believe blue and red mixed together make purple," said Grandpa. "So I guess the shoe turns purple?"Dante shook his head. "No, it gets wet." They both laughed, and then Dante asked, "Do you know any riddles, Grandpa?""Well, let's see." Grandpa reached into his pocket, pulled out his hand, and held out a closed fist. "In my hand there is something no one on earth has ever seen," he said. "The farmer who grew it, the grocer who sold it, your grandma who bought it--none of them has seen it. I have it in my hand, but I've never seen it either.""That can't be right!" said Dante. "Let me see it." Grandpa opened his hand. "It's a peanut!" exclaimed Dante. "Lots of people have seen that.""Lots of people have seen this peanut shell, but who's ever seen the peanut inside the shell?" asked Grandpa. Dante hadn't thought of that. "There is one Person who knows exactly what this peanut looks like though," Grandpa said. "Do you know who that is, Dante?""God!" Dante answered. "He knows everything, doesn't He?"Grandpa nodded. "He sure does. He even knows what you're feeling and thinking. God loves you, and His love is very special because He knows you so well. Jesus understands everything you go through because He experienced the same things we do when He became human to save us. He always knows exactly what you need.""He knows I needed a riddle to laugh about on a rainy day like this," said Dante. He eyed the peanut. "And He knows I'm hungry."Grandpa laughed and tossed him the peanut. "I guess it's time to crack that shell open and finally see the peanut inside!" -Marilyn J. Senterfitt

Rainy Day Riddlecac3c4e7-29e8-4281-88ee-d9b49a71d5caThu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRainy Day RiddleIt was raining, and Dante was bored. "Grandpa, this weather ruined our fishing," he complained. "What can I do now?" Grandpa settled back in his rocker. "Know any good riddles?" he asked.Dante thought for a minute. "What's black and white and red all over?"Grandpa snapped his fingers. "A newspaper," he said."Nope." Dante grinned. "An embarrassed zebra!" Grandpa laughed. "I know another one," said Dante. "What happens to a blue shoe that is thrown into the Red Sea?""Well, I believe blue and red mixed together make purple," said Grandpa. "So I guess the shoe turns purple?"Dante shook his head. "No, it gets wet." They both laughed, and then Dante asked, "Do you know any riddles, Grandpa?""Well, let's see." Grandpa reached into his pocket, pulled out his hand, and held out a closed fist. "In my hand there is something no one on earth has ever seen," he said. "The farmer who grew it, the grocer who sold it, your grandma who bought it--none of them has seen it. I have it in my hand, but I've never seen it either.""That can't be right!" said Dante. "Let me see it." Grandpa opened his hand. "It's a peanut!" exclaimed Dante. "Lots of people have seen that.""Lots of people have seen this peanut shell, but who's ever seen the peanut inside the shell?" asked Grandpa. Dante hadn't thought of that. "There is one Person who knows exactly what this peanut looks like though," Grandpa said. "Do you know who that is, Dante?""God!" Dante answered. "He knows everything, doesn't He?"Grandpa nodded. "He sure does. He even knows what you're feeling and thinking. God loves you, and His love is very special because He knows you so well. Jesus understands everything you go through because He experienced the same things we do when He became human to save us. He always knows exactly what you need.""He knows I needed a riddle to laugh about on a rainy day like this," said Dante. He eyed the peanut. "And He knows I'm hungry."Grandpa laughed and tossed him the peanut. "I guess it's time to crack that shell open and finally see the peanut inside!" -Marilyn J. Senterfitt

It was raining, and Dante was bored. "Grandpa, this weather ruined our fishing," he complained. "What can I do now?" Grandpa settled back in his rocker. "Know any good riddles?" he asked.Dante thought for a minute. "What's black and white and red all over?"Grandpa snapped his fingers. "A newspaper," he said."Nope." Dante grinned. "An embarrassed zebra!" Grandpa laughed. "I know another one," said Dante. "What happens to a blue shoe that is thrown into the Red Sea?""Well, I believe blue and red mixed together make purple," said Grandpa. "So I guess the shoe turns purple?"Dante shook his head. "No, it gets wet." They both laughed, and then Dante asked, "Do you know any riddles, Grandpa?""Well, let's see." Grandpa reached into his pocket, pulled out his hand, and held out a closed fist. "In my hand there is something no one on earth has ever seen," he said. "The farmer who grew it, the grocer who sold it, your grandma who bought it--none of them has seen it. I have it in my hand, but I've never seen it either.""That can't be right!" said Dante. "Let me see it." Grandpa opened his hand. "It's a peanut!" exclaimed Dante. "Lots of people have seen that.""Lots of people have seen this peanut shell, but who's ever seen the peanut inside the shell?" asked Grandpa. Dante hadn't thought of that. "There is one Person who knows exactly what this peanut looks like though," Grandpa said. "Do you know who that is, Dante?""God!" Dante answered. "He knows everything, doesn't He?"Grandpa nodded. "He sure does. He even knows what you're feeling and thinking. God loves you, and His love is very special because He knows you so well. Jesus understands everything you go through because He experienced the same things we do when He became human to save us. He always knows exactly what you need.""He knows I needed a riddle to laugh about on a rainy day like this," said Dante. He eyed the peanut. "And He knows I'm hungry."Grandpa laughed and tossed him the peanut. "I guess it's time to crack that shell open and finally see the peanut inside!" -Marilyn J. Senterfitt

Rainy Day Riddlec82154f4-48f2-4a6a-b4b7-5b22157e4870Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: When the Liturgy Is Celebrated Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the question of when the liturgy is celebrated. The Catechism states that there is a word that marks Christian prayer, and that word is “today.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that our liturgy and worship happens “today,” not in the past and not in the future, but right now in this present moment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1163-1167. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the question of when the liturgy is celebrated. The Catechism states that there is a word that marks Christian prayer, and that word is “today.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that our liturgy and worship happens “today,” not in the past and not in the future, but right now in this present moment. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1163-1167. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 159: When the Liturgy Is Celebrated41829f19-38e7-48a1-88dc-9b33c74a2e47Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#488 Making Sense of the Catechism - Jeff CavinsJeff Cavins and Father Mike Schmitz are now doing for the catechism what they did for the Bible. Cavins joins us to explain the value of the catechism in sharing the Faith. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett. And as we think about sharing the faith and defending the faith these days, we can take heart not from too many things, but from this we could take heart that the church has a magnificently and a relatively easy to use tool available to help us to defend and to share the faith. I&#…

Jeff Cavins and Father Mike Schmitz are now doing for the catechism what they did for the Bible. Cavins joins us to explain the value of the catechism in sharing the Faith. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett. And as we think about sharing the faith and defending the faith these days, we can take heart not from too many things, but from this we could take heart that the church has a magnificently and a relatively easy to use tool available to help us to defend and to share the faith. I&#…

#488 Making Sense of the Catechism - Jeff Cavinsf2556e07-43ab-4b4a-9b52-9de71d6bf5d3Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#286: This is My Doing: Solomon part X1 Kings 12:20-24 & Romans 14:11The kingdom is divided: Solomon’s son Rehoboam is king over the southern kingdom, Judah while Jeroboam is king over northern kingdom, Israel. King Rehoboam is not happy about this and assembles an army to win back his kingdom. Will they battle OR does God have a different plan for their lives? We discuss the fact that God says "This is my doing." We are reminded God is always in control and has plans for our lives even when we can't always see it or feel it. We can trust his control and His plans. Why do I trust Him? I trust Him because I can look to the cross to see the His rescue plan for us. The cross reminds me of the cost Jesus paid, the love we are given, and the salvation we didn't earn or deserve. All of this reminds me, I can trust God's plans.Please join me in helping with the hunger crisis in Somalia. For just $12, you can help feed a family for an entire month! Click the link to do so:https://worldconcern.org/kbsTo connect with me, click here: https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 12:20-24 & Romans 14:11The kingdom is divided: Solomon’s son Rehoboam is king over the southern kingdom, Judah while Jeroboam is king over northern kingdom, Israel. King Rehoboam is not happy about this and assembles an army to win back his kingdom. Will they battle OR does God have a different plan for their lives? We discuss the fact that God says "This is my doing." We are reminded God is always in control and has plans for our lives even when we can't always see it or feel it. We can trust his control and His plans. Why do I trust Him? I trust Him because I can look to the cross to see the His rescue plan for us. The cross reminds me of the cost Jesus paid, the love we are given, and the salvation we didn't earn or deserve. All of this reminds me, I can trust God's plans.Please join me in helping with the hunger crisis in Somalia. For just $12, you can help feed a family for an entire month! Click the link to do so:https://worldconcern.org/kbsTo connect with me, click here: https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#286: This is My Doing: Solomon part X6f060a7c-6d80-4a06-851b-f053c6e7d110Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000587https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2023)465bddb7-c8ac-4bb8-8ba0-82ce567373a0Wed, 07 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2023)ab473f8e-2bd6-4163-8726-7c8c7ddddab0Wed, 07 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2023)bc20bd7e-e592-4e53-ac8c-e5e3057f7198Wed, 07 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2023)a9d8a94a-defd-4042-bfb5-6ebe6fad50d6Wed, 07 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: Holy Images in the Liturgy We continue our examination of the different elements of the liturgy, specifically holy images in the liturgy. Fr. Mike highlights that because the Word was made visible in the flesh, Christians now can use images of Christ to pray. Liturgical art is a symbol that points to a greater reality than itself. It is meant to lift our hearts and minds to the Lord in a way that words cannot. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1159-1162. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to bein conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the different elements of the liturgy, specifically holy images in the liturgy. Fr. Mike highlights that because the Word was made visible in the flesh, Christians now can use images of Christ to pray. Liturgical art is a symbol that points to a greater reality than itself. It is meant to lift our hearts and minds to the Lord in a way that words cannot. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1159-1162. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to bein conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 158: Holy Images in the Liturgye057b974-450b-4856-9be8-7112201d586aWed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReflectionsTegan paused the video on her phone and held the screen up as she gazed into the mirror. She had worked a long time trying to get her hair to look like the young woman's in the online tutorial. Tegan turned toward her sister. "Do I look like her?"Sienna shrugged. "A little, maybe. Come on--we've got to go. Mom and Dad are waiting." The girls hurried out to the car.On the way to the lake, Tegan mentioned the girl in the tutorial again. "She's so beautiful," she said, staring at her phone. "And she has tons of followers too. Lots of people watch her videos on hair and makeup and buy her stuff. She must be rich!" Tegan sighed. "I wish I could be like her. She probably has a really exciting life.""Maybe she does, but remember that fame and fortune aren't all they're cracked up to be, Tegan," said Mom. "People who are rich and famous have problems just like the rest of us, and some of them have really difficult lives." Soon they were enjoying a picnic lunch at the lakeshore. "The lake is so lovely," Mom said as they munched on chicken sandwiches. "Look how blue it is.""The water isn't really blue though," said Dad. "The lake is reflecting the blue sky." After eating, they did some hiking. "It looks like rain," Dad said when he noticed the gathering clouds. "We'd better go."As they got in the car, Mom pointed toward the water. "Look at the lake now.""Wow! It isn't very pretty anymore," said Tegan. "It sure isn't blue now--it's gray. What made it change so much?""It still reflects the sky, but now the sky is cloudy," Dad explained."That reminds me of what we were talking about in the car," Mom said. "It's not a bad thing to be rich or famous, but if that's our main purpose in life and we idolize people who have money or fame, our lives are going to look cloudy and gray. But if we look to Jesus for our worth and purpose, our lives will reflect His beauty. He died on the cross and rose again to save us--rich and poor alike. We all need the reflection of His love and peace in our lives." -Katherine R. Adams

Tegan paused the video on her phone and held the screen up as she gazed into the mirror. She had worked a long time trying to get her hair to look like the young woman's in the online tutorial. Tegan turned toward her sister. "Do I look like her?"Sienna shrugged. "A little, maybe. Come on--we've got to go. Mom and Dad are waiting." The girls hurried out to the car.On the way to the lake, Tegan mentioned the girl in the tutorial again. "She's so beautiful," she said, staring at her phone. "And she has tons of followers too. Lots of people watch her videos on hair and makeup and buy her stuff. She must be rich!" Tegan sighed. "I wish I could be like her. She probably has a really exciting life.""Maybe she does, but remember that fame and fortune aren't all they're cracked up to be, Tegan," said Mom. "People who are rich and famous have problems just like the rest of us, and some of them have really difficult lives." Soon they were enjoying a picnic lunch at the lakeshore. "The lake is so lovely," Mom said as they munched on chicken sandwiches. "Look how blue it is.""The water isn't really blue though," said Dad. "The lake is reflecting the blue sky." After eating, they did some hiking. "It looks like rain," Dad said when he noticed the gathering clouds. "We'd better go."As they got in the car, Mom pointed toward the water. "Look at the lake now.""Wow! It isn't very pretty anymore," said Tegan. "It sure isn't blue now--it's gray. What made it change so much?""It still reflects the sky, but now the sky is cloudy," Dad explained."That reminds me of what we were talking about in the car," Mom said. "It's not a bad thing to be rich or famous, but if that's our main purpose in life and we idolize people who have money or fame, our lives are going to look cloudy and gray. But if we look to Jesus for our worth and purpose, our lives will reflect His beauty. He died on the cross and rose again to save us--rich and poor alike. We all need the reflection of His love and peace in our lives." -Katherine R. Adams

Reflections1f6e359d-eb50-4220-958d-0b3d7946ffe2Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReflectionsTegan paused the video on her phone and held the screen up as she gazed into the mirror. She had worked a long time trying to get her hair to look like the young woman's in the online tutorial. Tegan turned toward her sister. "Do I look like her?"Sienna shrugged. "A little, maybe. Come on--we've got to go. Mom and Dad are waiting." The girls hurried out to the car.On the way to the lake, Tegan mentioned the girl in the tutorial again. "She's so beautiful," she said, staring at her phone. "And she has tons of followers too. Lots of people watch her videos on hair and makeup and buy her stuff. She must be rich!" Tegan sighed. "I wish I could be like her. She probably has a really exciting life.""Maybe she does, but remember that fame and fortune aren't all they're cracked up to be, Tegan," said Mom. "People who are rich and famous have problems just like the rest of us, and some of them have really difficult lives." Soon they were enjoying a picnic lunch at the lakeshore. "The lake is so lovely," Mom said as they munched on chicken sandwiches. "Look how blue it is.""The water isn't really blue though," said Dad. "The lake is reflecting the blue sky." After eating, they did some hiking. "It looks like rain," Dad said when he noticed the gathering clouds. "We'd better go."As they got in the car, Mom pointed toward the water. "Look at the lake now.""Wow! It isn't very pretty anymore," said Tegan. "It sure isn't blue now--it's gray. What made it change so much?""It still reflects the sky, but now the sky is cloudy," Dad explained."That reminds me of what we were talking about in the car," Mom said. "It's not a bad thing to be rich or famous, but if that's our main purpose in life and we idolize people who have money or fame, our lives are going to look cloudy and gray. But if we look to Jesus for our worth and purpose, our lives will reflect His beauty. He died on the cross and rose again to save us--rich and poor alike. We all need the reflection of His love and peace in our lives." -Katherine R. Adams

Tegan paused the video on her phone and held the screen up as she gazed into the mirror. She had worked a long time trying to get her hair to look like the young woman's in the online tutorial. Tegan turned toward her sister. "Do I look like her?"Sienna shrugged. "A little, maybe. Come on--we've got to go. Mom and Dad are waiting." The girls hurried out to the car.On the way to the lake, Tegan mentioned the girl in the tutorial again. "She's so beautiful," she said, staring at her phone. "And she has tons of followers too. Lots of people watch her videos on hair and makeup and buy her stuff. She must be rich!" Tegan sighed. "I wish I could be like her. She probably has a really exciting life.""Maybe she does, but remember that fame and fortune aren't all they're cracked up to be, Tegan," said Mom. "People who are rich and famous have problems just like the rest of us, and some of them have really difficult lives." Soon they were enjoying a picnic lunch at the lakeshore. "The lake is so lovely," Mom said as they munched on chicken sandwiches. "Look how blue it is.""The water isn't really blue though," said Dad. "The lake is reflecting the blue sky." After eating, they did some hiking. "It looks like rain," Dad said when he noticed the gathering clouds. "We'd better go."As they got in the car, Mom pointed toward the water. "Look at the lake now.""Wow! It isn't very pretty anymore," said Tegan. "It sure isn't blue now--it's gray. What made it change so much?""It still reflects the sky, but now the sky is cloudy," Dad explained."That reminds me of what we were talking about in the car," Mom said. "It's not a bad thing to be rich or famous, but if that's our main purpose in life and we idolize people who have money or fame, our lives are going to look cloudy and gray. But if we look to Jesus for our worth and purpose, our lives will reflect His beauty. He died on the cross and rose again to save us--rich and poor alike. We all need the reflection of His love and peace in our lives." -Katherine R. Adams

Reflections47a0ac99-880c-487b-9983-91dbad3f7bfeWed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: Holy Images in the Liturgy We continue our examination of the different elements of the liturgy, specifically holy images in the liturgy. Fr. Mike highlights that because the Word was made visible in the flesh, Christians now can use images of Christ to pray. Liturgical art is a symbol that points to a greater reality than itself. It is meant to lift our hearts and minds to the Lord in a way that words cannot. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1159-1162. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to bein conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the different elements of the liturgy, specifically holy images in the liturgy. Fr. Mike highlights that because the Word was made visible in the flesh, Christians now can use images of Christ to pray. Liturgical art is a symbol that points to a greater reality than itself. It is meant to lift our hearts and minds to the Lord in a way that words cannot. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1159-1162. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to bein conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 158: Holy Images in the Liturgya7b88c7e-d410-4445-b65a-63b73626d955Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: Following Jesus (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 157: Following Jesus (2023)d8acefa2-aabe-4d74-ad79-b8843f9a98ceTue, 06 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: Following Jesus (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 157: Following Jesus (2023)8bebad8b-e686-47e9-8b09-27bd8ab89031Tue, 06 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: Following Jesus (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 157: Following Jesus (2023)9f8426c6-c6fa-46c7-9cad-1449e719217cTue, 06 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: Following Jesus (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 157: Following Jesus (2023)f41e4b86-2996-4966-9993-79103855f639Tue, 06 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: God’s Word and Sacred Music Fr. Mike examines the words, actions, music, and singing involved in how we celebrate the Liturgy. He discusses how, at many Masses, there are signs that accompany the Word of God to emphasize the importance of the Word being proclaimed. He further explains that sacred music is a combination of music and words drawn chiefly from Sacred Scripture. When we sing during the Liturgy, we are making art out of God’s Word, itself, and that art forms a necessary part of the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1153-1158. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike examines the words, actions, music, and singing involved in how we celebrate the Liturgy. He discusses how, at many Masses, there are signs that accompany the Word of God to emphasize the importance of the Word being proclaimed. He further explains that sacred music is a combination of music and words drawn chiefly from Sacred Scripture. When we sing during the Liturgy, we are making art out of God’s Word, itself, and that art forms a necessary part of the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1153-1158. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 157: God’s Word and Sacred Music20476d00-1fdd-4ae0-8800-9bb54be95461Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMaking Pearls"My new school is horrible!" Clara said as she came into the living room. "The kids all have their own groups of friends and ignore me. My teacher's always in a bad mood and gives ridiculous assignments. I miss my old friends. Why did we have to move here?" She collapsed wearily onto the sofa. Picking up a book that was lying on the coffee table, Clara absentmindedly flipped through the pages. Her dad glanced up, about to say something, when Clara held up the book and pointed to a picture. "Look at this," she said. "It's an oyster. They're not very pretty, are they? But they can make such beautiful pearls."Dad looked more closely at the picture. "That's true. Do you know how oysters make pearls?""Sure. We studied that in school," said Clara. "The oysters have a strong, hard shell outside, but they're soft and fleshy on the inside. Sometimes a grain of sand or something like that gets inside the oyster's shell. The sand irritates the inner membrane and causes the oyster discomfort.""Right," said Dad, "What happens next?""The oyster oozes a liquid onto the grain of sand to ease the irritation," said Clara. "It keeps doing that, layer after layer. Eventually the liquid hardens into a smooth pearl.""A small irritation that created pain and discomfort eventually produced a beautiful object of great value," observed Dad. "We can have the same thing happen in our lives."Clara looked confused. "I'd love to make pearls, Dad, but I'm no oyster!"Dad chuckled. "No, but since we live in a broken world, we have suffering, pain, and other problems creep into our lives--like irritating grains of sand. Yet God can use these hurts and irritations to remind us that Jesus is with us in our suffering and that He promises to restore our broken world one day and make everything new. As He uses the hard things we face in life to help us know Jesus better, He makes us able to produce pearls of another kind." "What kind of pearls?" asked Clara curiously."Pearls of patience, endurance, trust, faith, and hope. They are far more precious than an oyster's pearls, and they make us shine with the beauty of Jesus." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"My new school is horrible!" Clara said as she came into the living room. "The kids all have their own groups of friends and ignore me. My teacher's always in a bad mood and gives ridiculous assignments. I miss my old friends. Why did we have to move here?" She collapsed wearily onto the sofa. Picking up a book that was lying on the coffee table, Clara absentmindedly flipped through the pages. Her dad glanced up, about to say something, when Clara held up the book and pointed to a picture. "Look at this," she said. "It's an oyster. They're not very pretty, are they? But they can make such beautiful pearls."Dad looked more closely at the picture. "That's true. Do you know how oysters make pearls?""Sure. We studied that in school," said Clara. "The oysters have a strong, hard shell outside, but they're soft and fleshy on the inside. Sometimes a grain of sand or something like that gets inside the oyster's shell. The sand irritates the inner membrane and causes the oyster discomfort.""Right," said Dad, "What happens next?""The oyster oozes a liquid onto the grain of sand to ease the irritation," said Clara. "It keeps doing that, layer after layer. Eventually the liquid hardens into a smooth pearl.""A small irritation that created pain and discomfort eventually produced a beautiful object of great value," observed Dad. "We can have the same thing happen in our lives."Clara looked confused. "I'd love to make pearls, Dad, but I'm no oyster!"Dad chuckled. "No, but since we live in a broken world, we have suffering, pain, and other problems creep into our lives--like irritating grains of sand. Yet God can use these hurts and irritations to remind us that Jesus is with us in our suffering and that He promises to restore our broken world one day and make everything new. As He uses the hard things we face in life to help us know Jesus better, He makes us able to produce pearls of another kind." "What kind of pearls?" asked Clara curiously."Pearls of patience, endurance, trust, faith, and hope. They are far more precious than an oyster's pearls, and they make us shine with the beauty of Jesus." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

Making Pearls377a24fe-f41e-4628-8aea-07ac51a00e22Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMaking Pearls"My new school is horrible!" Clara said as she came into the living room. "The kids all have their own groups of friends and ignore me. My teacher's always in a bad mood and gives ridiculous assignments. I miss my old friends. Why did we have to move here?" She collapsed wearily onto the sofa. Picking up a book that was lying on the coffee table, Clara absentmindedly flipped through the pages. Her dad glanced up, about to say something, when Clara held up the book and pointed to a picture. "Look at this," she said. "It's an oyster. They're not very pretty, are they? But they can make such beautiful pearls."Dad looked more closely at the picture. "That's true. Do you know how oysters make pearls?""Sure. We studied that in school," said Clara. "The oysters have a strong, hard shell outside, but they're soft and fleshy on the inside. Sometimes a grain of sand or something like that gets inside the oyster's shell. The sand irritates the inner membrane and causes the oyster discomfort.""Right," said Dad, "What happens next?""The oyster oozes a liquid onto the grain of sand to ease the irritation," said Clara. "It keeps doing that, layer after layer. Eventually the liquid hardens into a smooth pearl.""A small irritation that created pain and discomfort eventually produced a beautiful object of great value," observed Dad. "We can have the same thing happen in our lives."Clara looked confused. "I'd love to make pearls, Dad, but I'm no oyster!"Dad chuckled. "No, but since we live in a broken world, we have suffering, pain, and other problems creep into our lives--like irritating grains of sand. Yet God can use these hurts and irritations to remind us that Jesus is with us in our suffering and that He promises to restore our broken world one day and make everything new. As He uses the hard things we face in life to help us know Jesus better, He makes us able to produce pearls of another kind." "What kind of pearls?" asked Clara curiously."Pearls of patience, endurance, trust, faith, and hope. They are far more precious than an oyster's pearls, and they make us shine with the beauty of Jesus." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"My new school is horrible!" Clara said as she came into the living room. "The kids all have their own groups of friends and ignore me. My teacher's always in a bad mood and gives ridiculous assignments. I miss my old friends. Why did we have to move here?" She collapsed wearily onto the sofa. Picking up a book that was lying on the coffee table, Clara absentmindedly flipped through the pages. Her dad glanced up, about to say something, when Clara held up the book and pointed to a picture. "Look at this," she said. "It's an oyster. They're not very pretty, are they? But they can make such beautiful pearls."Dad looked more closely at the picture. "That's true. Do you know how oysters make pearls?""Sure. We studied that in school," said Clara. "The oysters have a strong, hard shell outside, but they're soft and fleshy on the inside. Sometimes a grain of sand or something like that gets inside the oyster's shell. The sand irritates the inner membrane and causes the oyster discomfort.""Right," said Dad, "What happens next?""The oyster oozes a liquid onto the grain of sand to ease the irritation," said Clara. "It keeps doing that, layer after layer. Eventually the liquid hardens into a smooth pearl.""A small irritation that created pain and discomfort eventually produced a beautiful object of great value," observed Dad. "We can have the same thing happen in our lives."Clara looked confused. "I'd love to make pearls, Dad, but I'm no oyster!"Dad chuckled. "No, but since we live in a broken world, we have suffering, pain, and other problems creep into our lives--like irritating grains of sand. Yet God can use these hurts and irritations to remind us that Jesus is with us in our suffering and that He promises to restore our broken world one day and make everything new. As He uses the hard things we face in life to help us know Jesus better, He makes us able to produce pearls of another kind." "What kind of pearls?" asked Clara curiously."Pearls of patience, endurance, trust, faith, and hope. They are far more precious than an oyster's pearls, and they make us shine with the beauty of Jesus." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

Making Pearlsca973834-deb0-455f-b353-cd4be7dacd1bTue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: God’s Word and Sacred Music Fr. Mike examines the words, actions, music, and singing involved in how we celebrate the Liturgy. He discusses how, at many Masses, there are signs that accompany the Word of God to emphasize the importance of the Word being proclaimed. He further explains that sacred music is a combination of music and words drawn chiefly from Sacred Scripture. When we sing during the Liturgy, we are making art out of God’s Word, itself, and that art forms a necessary part of the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1153-1158. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike examines the words, actions, music, and singing involved in how we celebrate the Liturgy. He discusses how, at many Masses, there are signs that accompany the Word of God to emphasize the importance of the Word being proclaimed. He further explains that sacred music is a combination of music and words drawn chiefly from Sacred Scripture. When we sing during the Liturgy, we are making art out of God’s Word, itself, and that art forms a necessary part of the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1153-1158. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 157: God’s Word and Sacred Music484af48b-106e-4b90-8c16-0ad04ad9c979Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Always Has A Plan with Guy MorrisSome of us come from really abusive and dark families. We grow up with a lot of wounds, anger, and resentment. Without realizing it, we can often replay our own childhood in our own families, to our horror! But God has a plan for everyone. You have your own baggage. You have your wounds and your history. God's grace is bigger. Join me in this episode as Guy Morris shares his amazing and heartbreaking story of how obedience to God lead him from an abusive childhood where he ran away to the streets to an amazing set of accomplishments. Even when it all seemed hopeless, God not only had a plan but accomplished more than Guy could have dreamed. This story will touch your heart. You can find out more about Guy and his books on his website: https://www.guymorrisbooks.com/

Some of us come from really abusive and dark families. We grow up with a lot of wounds, anger, and resentment. Without realizing it, we can often replay our own childhood in our own families, to our horror! But God has a plan for everyone. You have your own baggage. You have your wounds and your history. God's grace is bigger. Join me in this episode as Guy Morris shares his amazing and heartbreaking story of how obedience to God lead him from an abusive childhood where he ran away to the streets to an amazing set of accomplishments. Even when it all seemed hopeless, God not only had a plan but accomplished more than Guy could have dreamed. This story will touch your heart. You can find out more about Guy and his books on his website: https://www.guymorrisbooks.com/

fullGod Always Has A Plan with Guy Morrisdfea6a0f-c2d3-454b-91d5-de4ca9feaf3fMon, 05 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Billion dollar NIGHTMARE! The Disturbing Drama Behind The Scenes Of A Billion Dollar Beauty Business. The Ordinary - Nicola KilnerIn this new episode Steven sits down with the CEO and Co-Founder of DECIEM and The Ordinary, Nicola Kilner. Nicola began her career as a business-management student at Nottingham Trent University, where her sponsored work program with the pharmacy chain Boots led to her becoming one of the company’s youngest buyers. In 2011, she met Brandon Truaxe who would found and launch DECIEM in 2013, with Nicola serving as brand director. DECIEM was a skin-care company made up of 10 different brands, the most popular was ‘The Ordinary’, which was launched in 2013. After Brandon’s struggles with mental health crises, Nicola became DECIEM’s Chief Executive in 2018. In this conversation Nicola and Steven discuss topics, such as: Managing an organisation through the Covid-19 pandemic Recovering from the death of a founder and honouring their memory Juggling pregnancy, motherhood and being a CEO Making a company feel more like a family than a business The skills she implements as a leader and CEO You can purchase all of DECIEM’s products here: https://bit.ly/3MOAjQh Follow Nicola: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3qmYSMY Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with the CEO and Co-Founder of DECIEM and The Ordinary, Nicola Kilner. Nicola began her career as a business-management student at Nottingham Trent University, where her sponsored work program with the pharmacy chain Boots led to her becoming one of the company’s youngest buyers. In 2011, she met Brandon Truaxe who would found and launch DECIEM in 2013, with Nicola serving as brand director. DECIEM was a skin-care company made up of 10 different brands, the most popular was ‘The Ordinary’, which was launched in 2013. After Brandon’s struggles with mental health crises, Nicola became DECIEM’s Chief Executive in 2018. In this conversation Nicola and Steven discuss topics, such as: Managing an organisation through the Covid-19 pandemic Recovering from the death of a founder and honouring their memory Juggling pregnancy, motherhood and being a CEO Making a company feel more like a family than a business The skills she implements as a leader and CEO You can purchase all of DECIEM’s products here: https://bit.ly/3MOAjQh Follow Nicola: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3qmYSMY Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullA Billion dollar NIGHTMARE! The Disturbing Drama Behind The Scenes Of A Billion Dollar Beauty Business. The Ordinary - Nicola Kilner312dde4d-d35f-41e8-b72b-669d7d2e8bf0Mon, 05 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +00006785https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2023) As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2023)4f5f690f-21e4-447d-804c-ad8a1768ea90Mon, 05 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2023) As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2023)27b10b94-a11c-4e68-97ca-3fe5172f4acaMon, 05 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2023) As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2023)cef96913-3768-419f-a611-9a79b1b49ed7Mon, 05 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2023) As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2023)ed2fdfaa-223c-4bf3-8f20-062714da6986Mon, 05 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: How the Liturgy Is Celebrated We continue to examine the celebration of the liturgy and sacraments. In the context of how the liturgy is celebrated, Fr. Mike explains that we are both body and spirit, and so signs and symbols are the way in which we communicate with and understand the world around us. God communicates spiritual realities in the same way. The signs and symbols which are utilized in the liturgy not only point to spiritual realities, but also make them present. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1145-1152. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue to examine the celebration of the liturgy and sacraments. In the context of how the liturgy is celebrated, Fr. Mike explains that we are both body and spirit, and so signs and symbols are the way in which we communicate with and understand the world around us. God communicates spiritual realities in the same way. The signs and symbols which are utilized in the liturgy not only point to spiritual realities, but also make them present. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1145-1152. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 156: How the Liturgy Is Celebratedfb8d98fa-79de-4932-ba37-910a08c88ab1Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMore than SandOne hot afternoon, Lorelei and Brandon's dad took them to the beach. After a refreshing swim, they stretched out on a blanket under an umbrella. Dad read a book, and Brandon fiddled with a waterproof watch he'd brought along. Lorelei sat up and took a handful of sand. She brushed most of it away and then tried to separate the grains in the small amount that was left."What are you doing?" asked Brandon."My teacher at church said our lesson next week is going to include something about sand. She asked if we ever tried counting the grains, so I thought I'd try." She went on counting--or trying to count--the tiny grains of sand in her hand. "That's impossible!" Brandon said after watching her for a moment. He rolled his eyes, picked up his raft, and headed for the water again.Lorelei sat on the blanket, staring at the sand, and Dad looked up from his book. "How's the counting coming? Do you think you'll be able to finish the whole beach this afternoon?" Lorelei sprinkled the sand she held over her feet. "I give up! I can't even count one handful.""No," said Dad. "This is a big beach, and the sand is deep too. And this is only one of the many beaches in the world." He laughed. "Isn't it wonderful that we can't count the grains of sand?" Lorelei looked puzzled. "Why is that wonderful?"Dad took out his phone and pulled up a Bible verse. "Psalm 139:18 says that God's thoughts about us are 'more in number than the sand.' That means more than all the grains of sand in the whole world," said Dad. "Just think of that!" He scooped up a handful of sand and let it run through his fingers. "Long before we were ever born, He thought about us and came up with the perfect plan to save us from sin through His Son, Jesus. And He continues to think about us now and cares about every detail of our lives. God's thoughts and love for us are endless."Lorelei filled her bucket to the top with sand. Then she tipped it over and watched the millions and zillions of grains pour out. "Wow!" she said. "That's a lot of thoughts." -Nance E. Keyes

One hot afternoon, Lorelei and Brandon's dad took them to the beach. After a refreshing swim, they stretched out on a blanket under an umbrella. Dad read a book, and Brandon fiddled with a waterproof watch he'd brought along. Lorelei sat up and took a handful of sand. She brushed most of it away and then tried to separate the grains in the small amount that was left."What are you doing?" asked Brandon."My teacher at church said our lesson next week is going to include something about sand. She asked if we ever tried counting the grains, so I thought I'd try." She went on counting--or trying to count--the tiny grains of sand in her hand. "That's impossible!" Brandon said after watching her for a moment. He rolled his eyes, picked up his raft, and headed for the water again.Lorelei sat on the blanket, staring at the sand, and Dad looked up from his book. "How's the counting coming? Do you think you'll be able to finish the whole beach this afternoon?" Lorelei sprinkled the sand she held over her feet. "I give up! I can't even count one handful.""No," said Dad. "This is a big beach, and the sand is deep too. And this is only one of the many beaches in the world." He laughed. "Isn't it wonderful that we can't count the grains of sand?" Lorelei looked puzzled. "Why is that wonderful?"Dad took out his phone and pulled up a Bible verse. "Psalm 139:18 says that God's thoughts about us are 'more in number than the sand.' That means more than all the grains of sand in the whole world," said Dad. "Just think of that!" He scooped up a handful of sand and let it run through his fingers. "Long before we were ever born, He thought about us and came up with the perfect plan to save us from sin through His Son, Jesus. And He continues to think about us now and cares about every detail of our lives. God's thoughts and love for us are endless."Lorelei filled her bucket to the top with sand. Then she tipped it over and watched the millions and zillions of grains pour out. "Wow!" she said. "That's a lot of thoughts." -Nance E. Keyes

More than Sand98ea3595-3015-4511-b27e-726cbd822896Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMore than SandOne hot afternoon, Lorelei and Brandon's dad took them to the beach. After a refreshing swim, they stretched out on a blanket under an umbrella. Dad read a book, and Brandon fiddled with a waterproof watch he'd brought along. Lorelei sat up and took a handful of sand. She brushed most of it away and then tried to separate the grains in the small amount that was left."What are you doing?" asked Brandon."My teacher at church said our lesson next week is going to include something about sand. She asked if we ever tried counting the grains, so I thought I'd try." She went on counting--or trying to count--the tiny grains of sand in her hand. "That's impossible!" Brandon said after watching her for a moment. He rolled his eyes, picked up his raft, and headed for the water again.Lorelei sat on the blanket, staring at the sand, and Dad looked up from his book. "How's the counting coming? Do you think you'll be able to finish the whole beach this afternoon?" Lorelei sprinkled the sand she held over her feet. "I give up! I can't even count one handful.""No," said Dad. "This is a big beach, and the sand is deep too. And this is only one of the many beaches in the world." He laughed. "Isn't it wonderful that we can't count the grains of sand?" Lorelei looked puzzled. "Why is that wonderful?"Dad took out his phone and pulled up a Bible verse. "Psalm 139:18 says that God's thoughts about us are 'more in number than the sand.' That means more than all the grains of sand in the whole world," said Dad. "Just think of that!" He scooped up a handful of sand and let it run through his fingers. "Long before we were ever born, He thought about us and came up with the perfect plan to save us from sin through His Son, Jesus. And He continues to think about us now and cares about every detail of our lives. God's thoughts and love for us are endless."Lorelei filled her bucket to the top with sand. Then she tipped it over and watched the millions and zillions of grains pour out. "Wow!" she said. "That's a lot of thoughts." -Nance E. Keyes

One hot afternoon, Lorelei and Brandon's dad took them to the beach. After a refreshing swim, they stretched out on a blanket under an umbrella. Dad read a book, and Brandon fiddled with a waterproof watch he'd brought along. Lorelei sat up and took a handful of sand. She brushed most of it away and then tried to separate the grains in the small amount that was left."What are you doing?" asked Brandon."My teacher at church said our lesson next week is going to include something about sand. She asked if we ever tried counting the grains, so I thought I'd try." She went on counting--or trying to count--the tiny grains of sand in her hand. "That's impossible!" Brandon said after watching her for a moment. He rolled his eyes, picked up his raft, and headed for the water again.Lorelei sat on the blanket, staring at the sand, and Dad looked up from his book. "How's the counting coming? Do you think you'll be able to finish the whole beach this afternoon?" Lorelei sprinkled the sand she held over her feet. "I give up! I can't even count one handful.""No," said Dad. "This is a big beach, and the sand is deep too. And this is only one of the many beaches in the world." He laughed. "Isn't it wonderful that we can't count the grains of sand?" Lorelei looked puzzled. "Why is that wonderful?"Dad took out his phone and pulled up a Bible verse. "Psalm 139:18 says that God's thoughts about us are 'more in number than the sand.' That means more than all the grains of sand in the whole world," said Dad. "Just think of that!" He scooped up a handful of sand and let it run through his fingers. "Long before we were ever born, He thought about us and came up with the perfect plan to save us from sin through His Son, Jesus. And He continues to think about us now and cares about every detail of our lives. God's thoughts and love for us are endless."Lorelei filled her bucket to the top with sand. Then she tipped it over and watched the millions and zillions of grains pour out. "Wow!" she said. "That's a lot of thoughts." -Nance E. Keyes

More than Sand3e583f8d-9be5-462a-b543-9da407888cbcMon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: How the Liturgy Is Celebrated We continue to examine the celebration of the liturgy and sacraments. In the context of how the liturgy is celebrated, Fr. Mike explains that we are both body and spirit, and so signs and symbols are the way in which we communicate with and understand the world around us. God communicates spiritual realities in the same way. The signs and symbols which are utilized in the liturgy not only point to spiritual realities, but also make them present. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1145-1152. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue to examine the celebration of the liturgy and sacraments. In the context of how the liturgy is celebrated, Fr. Mike explains that we are both body and spirit, and so signs and symbols are the way in which we communicate with and understand the world around us. God communicates spiritual realities in the same way. The signs and symbols which are utilized in the liturgy not only point to spiritual realities, but also make them present. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1145-1152. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 156: How the Liturgy Is Celebrated1b28d260-3274-4025-a6b5-8b4d8cd43e64Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2023) Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2023)7cf3463e-c00d-4de2-8f71-a2d2a33986e8Sun, 04 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2023) Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2023)613141c8-9236-4b77-93b8-c9a2fced39dcSun, 04 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2023) Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2023)ef6b8e47-69fb-43b8-8202-6e6382fb1809Sun, 04 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2023) Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2023)ebdf5e2d-e2b4-4f1c-902b-3e8d07e44f1dSun, 04 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Who Celebrates the Liturgy Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine “who celebrates the liturgy.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we celebrate the sacraments, the whole Christ, not just the body on Earth, but also the body in Heaven, celebrates with us. The Church enables us to participate in the eternal liturgy through the sacraments, and our baptismal priesthood allows us to have full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1135-1144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine “who celebrates the liturgy.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we celebrate the sacraments, the whole Christ, not just the body on Earth, but also the body in Heaven, celebrates with us. The Church enables us to participate in the eternal liturgy through the sacraments, and our baptismal priesthood allows us to have full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1135-1144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 155: Who Celebrates the Liturgye441b3c0-2ec4-437a-8822-aa4135cd5c81Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Song God Loves"How was Sunday school today?" asked Mom as the family ate lunch together after church."Great," said Lydia. "Mrs. Simons always makes the stories interesting." "Did you learn any new songs today?" asked Dad. "Not today," Ian answered. Then he chuckled and looked across the table at Lydia. "Did you hear Ronan singing?" "Did I!" Lydia giggled. "How could anyone not hear him?" "He sings so loud, and if he hit one correct note, it would be a miracle," said Ian. "I can hardly stand to sit by him during song time."After lunch, everyone went to sit out on the deck. Ian and Lydia played a game at the picnic table. When some sparrows settled on the nearby shrubs, Lydia looked up and watched them. "Sparrows aren't the prettiest birds, but I love to hear them tweet and twitter," she said. Mom pointed. "There's a hummingbird drinking from that red flower. And see the magpies at the back of the yard? They're pretty, but they're not good singers." "What bird song do you think God loves the best?" asked Dad. "I don't know. He probably loves them all the same," said Lydia. "He created them all." Dad nodded. "What about people? Does God love everybody's songs of praise?" "Sure," said Ian. "God loves us all the same--and He loves to hear us sing even more than the birds." Ian looked at his dad. "I think I know what you're getting at. You're thinking of Ronan, aren't you?" Seeing his father smile, Ian said, "I guess God loves everyone's singing--even if they can't carry a tune. Right, Dad?" "Exactly," said Dad. "When we sing from our hearts and praise God for saving us and making us His children, I'm sure He loves to hear us."Lydia sighed. "Ronan may not be the best singer, but he sings from his heart and doesn't care what anyone else thinks." Ian nodded. "Ronan, I criticize you no more," he said dramatically.Lydia looked at the sparrows again. "His eye is on the sparrow," she sang softly, "and I know He watches me." -Vera M. Hutchcroft

"How was Sunday school today?" asked Mom as the family ate lunch together after church."Great," said Lydia. "Mrs. Simons always makes the stories interesting." "Did you learn any new songs today?" asked Dad. "Not today," Ian answered. Then he chuckled and looked across the table at Lydia. "Did you hear Ronan singing?" "Did I!" Lydia giggled. "How could anyone not hear him?" "He sings so loud, and if he hit one correct note, it would be a miracle," said Ian. "I can hardly stand to sit by him during song time."After lunch, everyone went to sit out on the deck. Ian and Lydia played a game at the picnic table. When some sparrows settled on the nearby shrubs, Lydia looked up and watched them. "Sparrows aren't the prettiest birds, but I love to hear them tweet and twitter," she said. Mom pointed. "There's a hummingbird drinking from that red flower. And see the magpies at the back of the yard? They're pretty, but they're not good singers." "What bird song do you think God loves the best?" asked Dad. "I don't know. He probably loves them all the same," said Lydia. "He created them all." Dad nodded. "What about people? Does God love everybody's songs of praise?" "Sure," said Ian. "God loves us all the same--and He loves to hear us sing even more than the birds." Ian looked at his dad. "I think I know what you're getting at. You're thinking of Ronan, aren't you?" Seeing his father smile, Ian said, "I guess God loves everyone's singing--even if they can't carry a tune. Right, Dad?" "Exactly," said Dad. "When we sing from our hearts and praise God for saving us and making us His children, I'm sure He loves to hear us."Lydia sighed. "Ronan may not be the best singer, but he sings from his heart and doesn't care what anyone else thinks." Ian nodded. "Ronan, I criticize you no more," he said dramatically.Lydia looked at the sparrows again. "His eye is on the sparrow," she sang softly, "and I know He watches me." -Vera M. Hutchcroft

A Song God Loves7344ec22-ddeb-4782-b88d-e1668379e01aSun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Song God Loves"How was Sunday school today?" asked Mom as the family ate lunch together after church."Great," said Lydia. "Mrs. Simons always makes the stories interesting." "Did you learn any new songs today?" asked Dad. "Not today," Ian answered. Then he chuckled and looked across the table at Lydia. "Did you hear Ronan singing?" "Did I!" Lydia giggled. "How could anyone not hear him?" "He sings so loud, and if he hit one correct note, it would be a miracle," said Ian. "I can hardly stand to sit by him during song time."After lunch, everyone went to sit out on the deck. Ian and Lydia played a game at the picnic table. When some sparrows settled on the nearby shrubs, Lydia looked up and watched them. "Sparrows aren't the prettiest birds, but I love to hear them tweet and twitter," she said. Mom pointed. "There's a hummingbird drinking from that red flower. And see the magpies at the back of the yard? They're pretty, but they're not good singers." "What bird song do you think God loves the best?" asked Dad. "I don't know. He probably loves them all the same," said Lydia. "He created them all." Dad nodded. "What about people? Does God love everybody's songs of praise?" "Sure," said Ian. "God loves us all the same--and He loves to hear us sing even more than the birds." Ian looked at his dad. "I think I know what you're getting at. You're thinking of Ronan, aren't you?" Seeing his father smile, Ian said, "I guess God loves everyone's singing--even if they can't carry a tune. Right, Dad?" "Exactly," said Dad. "When we sing from our hearts and praise God for saving us and making us His children, I'm sure He loves to hear us."Lydia sighed. "Ronan may not be the best singer, but he sings from his heart and doesn't care what anyone else thinks." Ian nodded. "Ronan, I criticize you no more," he said dramatically.Lydia looked at the sparrows again. "His eye is on the sparrow," she sang softly, "and I know He watches me." -Vera M. Hutchcroft

"How was Sunday school today?" asked Mom as the family ate lunch together after church."Great," said Lydia. "Mrs. Simons always makes the stories interesting." "Did you learn any new songs today?" asked Dad. "Not today," Ian answered. Then he chuckled and looked across the table at Lydia. "Did you hear Ronan singing?" "Did I!" Lydia giggled. "How could anyone not hear him?" "He sings so loud, and if he hit one correct note, it would be a miracle," said Ian. "I can hardly stand to sit by him during song time."After lunch, everyone went to sit out on the deck. Ian and Lydia played a game at the picnic table. When some sparrows settled on the nearby shrubs, Lydia looked up and watched them. "Sparrows aren't the prettiest birds, but I love to hear them tweet and twitter," she said. Mom pointed. "There's a hummingbird drinking from that red flower. And see the magpies at the back of the yard? They're pretty, but they're not good singers." "What bird song do you think God loves the best?" asked Dad. "I don't know. He probably loves them all the same," said Lydia. "He created them all." Dad nodded. "What about people? Does God love everybody's songs of praise?" "Sure," said Ian. "God loves us all the same--and He loves to hear us sing even more than the birds." Ian looked at his dad. "I think I know what you're getting at. You're thinking of Ronan, aren't you?" Seeing his father smile, Ian said, "I guess God loves everyone's singing--even if they can't carry a tune. Right, Dad?" "Exactly," said Dad. "When we sing from our hearts and praise God for saving us and making us His children, I'm sure He loves to hear us."Lydia sighed. "Ronan may not be the best singer, but he sings from his heart and doesn't care what anyone else thinks." Ian nodded. "Ronan, I criticize you no more," he said dramatically.Lydia looked at the sparrows again. "His eye is on the sparrow," she sang softly, "and I know He watches me." -Vera M. Hutchcroft

A Song God Loves01f86380-0213-48a1-9e88-f3cd7a00ca4cSun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Who Celebrates the Liturgy Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine “who celebrates the liturgy.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we celebrate the sacraments, the whole Christ, not just the body on Earth, but also the body in Heaven, celebrates with us. The Church enables us to participate in the eternal liturgy through the sacraments, and our baptismal priesthood allows us to have full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1135-1144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine “who celebrates the liturgy.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we celebrate the sacraments, the whole Christ, not just the body on Earth, but also the body in Heaven, celebrates with us. The Church enables us to participate in the eternal liturgy through the sacraments, and our baptismal priesthood allows us to have full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1135-1144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 155: Who Celebrates the Liturgycf9dacd0-d3bd-444e-b266-dce903050448Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCase #06 - A Taste of Honey - Pt. 3In the climactic season finale, Evelyn discards her veneer as Trent is forced to confront the evil he invited in.

In the climactic season finale, Evelyn discards her veneer as Trent is forced to confront the evil he invited in.

fullCase #06 - A Taste of Honey - Pt. 3289a150a-1ff7-4de9-bf55-dffca1a1795cSat, 03 Jun 2023 20:30:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags6/4/23 Blank Tablets Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity God, you get to tell me who You are. We have been made in the image of God. The common temptation that we all face is to re-make God in our own image. We can be drawn to the idea that we can simply worship the God whom we prefer rather than the God who has revealed Himself. Mass Readings from June 4, 2023:Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 562 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity God, you get to tell me who You are. We have been made in the image of God. The common temptation that we all face is to re-make God in our own image. We can be drawn to the idea that we can simply worship the God whom we prefer rather than the God who has revealed Himself. Mass Readings from June 4, 2023:Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 562 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18

full6/4/23 Blank Tablets3ccc96d7-9ed9-4350-bee3-2d0b4425cc63Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags6/4/23 Blank Tablets Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity God, you get to tell me who You are. We have been made in the image of God. The common temptation that we all face is to re-make God in our own image. We can be drawn to the idea that we can simply worship the God whom we prefer rather than the God who has revealed Himself. Mass Readings from June 4, 2023:Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 562 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity God, you get to tell me who You are. We have been made in the image of God. The common temptation that we all face is to re-make God in our own image. We can be drawn to the idea that we can simply worship the God whom we prefer rather than the God who has revealed Himself. Mass Readings from June 4, 2023:Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 562 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18

full6/4/23 Blank Tablets1b8ce5f5-1b84-4dc0-947f-9dff5b4d1c26Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags6/4/23 Blank Tablets Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity God, you get to tell me who You are. We have been made in the image of God. The common temptation that we all face is to re-make God in our own image. We can be drawn to the idea that we can simply worship the God whom we prefer rather than the God who has revealed Himself. Mass Readings from June 4, 2023:Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 562 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity God, you get to tell me who You are. We have been made in the image of God. The common temptation that we all face is to re-make God in our own image. We can be drawn to the idea that we can simply worship the God whom we prefer rather than the God who has revealed Himself. Mass Readings from June 4, 2023:Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 562 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18

full6/4/23 Blank Tablets0a39f82e-520b-48f6-a455-21394649cef8Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2023) As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2023)54f91059-575b-4a2a-9843-805021b1d9fbSat, 03 Jun 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2023) As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2023)0662a06f-6f11-40b3-be32-420a29c29fdaSat, 03 Jun 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2023) As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2023)fc70fa5b-7e52-4ef1-990e-3d6bf739e0f6Sat, 03 Jun 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2023) As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2023)a8d92b5e-a8c6-4a31-8435-b090553b94d2Sat, 03 Jun 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -2023 Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -2023f9270a37-6f62-4fb7-b2b6-278f619319c5Sat, 03 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -2023 Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -202302e8919f-583c-4c36-b901-4d17c146d18fSat, 03 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -2023 Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -202359cef245-2725-469d-88ee-73bc53c2988eSat, 03 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -2023 Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -202320bc49ab-4845-4454-a22d-0032bd956246Sat, 03 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: Sacraments of Eternal Life We’ve seen how the sacraments re-present what Christ worked for us in his Passion and death, but the Catechism also explains to us how the sacraments prefigure our eternal inheritance in heaven. Fr. Mike uses this “nugget day” as an opportunity to ensure we understand what the sacraments are and what they’re for. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1130-1134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We’ve seen how the sacraments re-present what Christ worked for us in his Passion and death, but the Catechism also explains to us how the sacraments prefigure our eternal inheritance in heaven. Fr. Mike uses this “nugget day” as an opportunity to ensure we understand what the sacraments are and what they’re for. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1130-1134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 154: Sacraments of Eternal Lifec4385e51-2b3d-4acb-82bc-2d3602fb12d2Sat, 03 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBatter Up!Every day after work, Dad would walk to Spencer's school and together they'd walk home, past the city baseball park. On Fridays the ballpark was bursting with noise from a city baseball game. Spencer wanted to see what was happening, but a tall wooden fence blocked the view. "Can we go in, Dad?" Spencer asked one day."The game's almost over now," said Dad. "Let's wait until we can see a whole game." Then Spencer noticed something. "I can see second base through this knothole." From another knothole, he could see third base. "But now I can't see second base anymore. No fair!"Then Dad said, "There's a bigger knothole up ahead. Go check it out." Spencer ran to it. "Dad! The batter just made it to second base!" "Can you see home plate?""No," Spencer said, disappointed. "I can still only see part of the action.""Knotholes are like that," Dad said. "When I was a kid, your grandpa used to tell me that life is like a knothole."Spencer made a face. "What does that mean?" "It means we only see what's right in front of us, even though we may wish we could see more--like during the pandemic when my company shut down. I was worried, but I didn't need to be because God could see what lay ahead." "So, it's like God sees the ballgame from inside the ballpark," said Spencer. "Yes, but even better than that, because He already knows how it will end. God had a better job waiting for me, but more importantly, He promises to make everything better one day. Jesus died and rose again so we could live with Him forever in a world free of sin and death." As they continued walking, Dad said, "Hey, next Friday I get off work early. I'll buy tickets and we can actually go to the game."Waiting a whole week was hard for Spencer. But when the day came, it was just like Dad promised. They saw the game from beginning to end from good seats as they feasted on hot dogs. "Was it worth the wait?" Dad asked. "Totally. Tonight we had God's view, sort of."Dad laughed. "That's right. And one day we'll have the best seats in heaven's ballpark. No waiting, no charge."Spencer grinned. "And no knotholes!" -Teresa Ambord

Every day after work, Dad would walk to Spencer's school and together they'd walk home, past the city baseball park. On Fridays the ballpark was bursting with noise from a city baseball game. Spencer wanted to see what was happening, but a tall wooden fence blocked the view. "Can we go in, Dad?" Spencer asked one day."The game's almost over now," said Dad. "Let's wait until we can see a whole game." Then Spencer noticed something. "I can see second base through this knothole." From another knothole, he could see third base. "But now I can't see second base anymore. No fair!"Then Dad said, "There's a bigger knothole up ahead. Go check it out." Spencer ran to it. "Dad! The batter just made it to second base!" "Can you see home plate?""No," Spencer said, disappointed. "I can still only see part of the action.""Knotholes are like that," Dad said. "When I was a kid, your grandpa used to tell me that life is like a knothole."Spencer made a face. "What does that mean?" "It means we only see what's right in front of us, even though we may wish we could see more--like during the pandemic when my company shut down. I was worried, but I didn't need to be because God could see what lay ahead." "So, it's like God sees the ballgame from inside the ballpark," said Spencer. "Yes, but even better than that, because He already knows how it will end. God had a better job waiting for me, but more importantly, He promises to make everything better one day. Jesus died and rose again so we could live with Him forever in a world free of sin and death." As they continued walking, Dad said, "Hey, next Friday I get off work early. I'll buy tickets and we can actually go to the game."Waiting a whole week was hard for Spencer. But when the day came, it was just like Dad promised. They saw the game from beginning to end from good seats as they feasted on hot dogs. "Was it worth the wait?" Dad asked. "Totally. Tonight we had God's view, sort of."Dad laughed. "That's right. And one day we'll have the best seats in heaven's ballpark. No waiting, no charge."Spencer grinned. "And no knotholes!" -Teresa Ambord

Batter Up!ed761596-f6c9-42d5-b336-07edb44ae90bSat, 03 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBatter Up!Every day after work, Dad would walk to Spencer's school and together they'd walk home, past the city baseball park. On Fridays the ballpark was bursting with noise from a city baseball game. Spencer wanted to see what was happening, but a tall wooden fence blocked the view. "Can we go in, Dad?" Spencer asked one day."The game's almost over now," said Dad. "Let's wait until we can see a whole game." Then Spencer noticed something. "I can see second base through this knothole." From another knothole, he could see third base. "But now I can't see second base anymore. No fair!"Then Dad said, "There's a bigger knothole up ahead. Go check it out." Spencer ran to it. "Dad! The batter just made it to second base!" "Can you see home plate?""No," Spencer said, disappointed. "I can still only see part of the action.""Knotholes are like that," Dad said. "When I was a kid, your grandpa used to tell me that life is like a knothole."Spencer made a face. "What does that mean?" "It means we only see what's right in front of us, even though we may wish we could see more--like during the pandemic when my company shut down. I was worried, but I didn't need to be because God could see what lay ahead." "So, it's like God sees the ballgame from inside the ballpark," said Spencer. "Yes, but even better than that, because He already knows how it will end. God had a better job waiting for me, but more importantly, He promises to make everything better one day. Jesus died and rose again so we could live with Him forever in a world free of sin and death." As they continued walking, Dad said, "Hey, next Friday I get off work early. I'll buy tickets and we can actually go to the game."Waiting a whole week was hard for Spencer. But when the day came, it was just like Dad promised. They saw the game from beginning to end from good seats as they feasted on hot dogs. "Was it worth the wait?" Dad asked. "Totally. Tonight we had God's view, sort of."Dad laughed. "That's right. And one day we'll have the best seats in heaven's ballpark. No waiting, no charge."Spencer grinned. "And no knotholes!" -Teresa Ambord

Every day after work, Dad would walk to Spencer's school and together they'd walk home, past the city baseball park. On Fridays the ballpark was bursting with noise from a city baseball game. Spencer wanted to see what was happening, but a tall wooden fence blocked the view. "Can we go in, Dad?" Spencer asked one day."The game's almost over now," said Dad. "Let's wait until we can see a whole game." Then Spencer noticed something. "I can see second base through this knothole." From another knothole, he could see third base. "But now I can't see second base anymore. No fair!"Then Dad said, "There's a bigger knothole up ahead. Go check it out." Spencer ran to it. "Dad! The batter just made it to second base!" "Can you see home plate?""No," Spencer said, disappointed. "I can still only see part of the action.""Knotholes are like that," Dad said. "When I was a kid, your grandpa used to tell me that life is like a knothole."Spencer made a face. "What does that mean?" "It means we only see what's right in front of us, even though we may wish we could see more--like during the pandemic when my company shut down. I was worried, but I didn't need to be because God could see what lay ahead." "So, it's like God sees the ballgame from inside the ballpark," said Spencer. "Yes, but even better than that, because He already knows how it will end. God had a better job waiting for me, but more importantly, He promises to make everything better one day. Jesus died and rose again so we could live with Him forever in a world free of sin and death." As they continued walking, Dad said, "Hey, next Friday I get off work early. I'll buy tickets and we can actually go to the game."Waiting a whole week was hard for Spencer. But when the day came, it was just like Dad promised. They saw the game from beginning to end from good seats as they feasted on hot dogs. "Was it worth the wait?" Dad asked. "Totally. Tonight we had God's view, sort of."Dad laughed. "That's right. And one day we'll have the best seats in heaven's ballpark. No waiting, no charge."Spencer grinned. "And no knotholes!" -Teresa Ambord

Batter Up!5e52599f-22a7-4c49-860f-ef32b165d197Sat, 03 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: Sacraments of Eternal Life We’ve seen how the sacraments re-present what Christ worked for us in his Passion and death, but the Catechism also explains to us how the sacraments prefigure our eternal inheritance in heaven. Fr. Mike uses this “nugget day” as an opportunity to ensure we understand what the sacraments are and what they’re for. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1130-1134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We’ve seen how the sacraments re-present what Christ worked for us in his Passion and death, but the Catechism also explains to us how the sacraments prefigure our eternal inheritance in heaven. Fr. Mike uses this “nugget day” as an opportunity to ensure we understand what the sacraments are and what they’re for. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1130-1134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 154: Sacraments of Eternal Lifed33ef8b7-ef0d-4b41-ada6-f226ea8c7578Sat, 03 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 112 - Want To Sleep Better? Listen To This: Matthew WalkerIt seems that it is harder and harder to get a good nights sleep in the modern world, despite the miraculous benefits of sleep becoming increasingly known. In this moment the sleep expert himself Dr. Matthew Walker provides the 5 sleep hygiene tips you need for deeper sleep. These tips range from giving yourself a bed time to walking it out, in this moment Dr. Walker provides all the solutions you will need for the best possible sleep. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/b7y7TmgehAb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Matthew: https://www.instagram.com/drmattwalker/?hl=en https://www.sleepdiplomat.com My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business, Marketing & Life' per order link: ⁠https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems that it is harder and harder to get a good nights sleep in the modern world, despite the miraculous benefits of sleep becoming increasingly known. In this moment the sleep expert himself Dr. Matthew Walker provides the 5 sleep hygiene tips you need for deeper sleep. These tips range from giving yourself a bed time to walking it out, in this moment Dr. Walker provides all the solutions you will need for the best possible sleep. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/b7y7TmgehAb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Matthew: https://www.instagram.com/drmattwalker/?hl=en https://www.sleepdiplomat.com My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business, Marketing & Life' per order link: ⁠https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 112 - Want To Sleep Better? Listen To This: Matthew Walker7c68480f-18b9-47de-b741-93b07e0ff698Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000803https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2023) Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2023)ff22fee6-4b96-4e46-99a2-edb25dd48291Fri, 02 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2023) Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2023)f483fd9e-9aa6-48ec-9663-73e1c9d01e3dFri, 02 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2023) Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2023)facdb9a7-4cd6-4d1f-8cdf-1ecad2722725Fri, 02 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2023) Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2023)130f5321-99f5-4126-9427-7e7137fd8ac5Fri, 02 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: Sacraments Save Jesus uses his sacraments to save his people. The Catechism proclaims that the sacraments are “efficacious”, the sacraments are “wrought…by the power of God” alone, and the sacraments are “necessary for salvation”. Fr. Mike doubles down on the reality that sacraments cause what they signify. They are not merely signs pointing to an already present reality—Jesus, himself, is at work in each and every expression of the sacraments throughout time and in all places. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1127-1129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Jesus uses his sacraments to save his people. The Catechism proclaims that the sacraments are “efficacious”, the sacraments are “wrought…by the power of God” alone, and the sacraments are “necessary for salvation”. Fr. Mike doubles down on the reality that sacraments cause what they signify. They are not merely signs pointing to an already present reality—Jesus, himself, is at work in each and every expression of the sacraments throughout time and in all places. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1127-1129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 153: Sacraments Save7e8c584b-f021-4e3a-be63-20726f7a450bFri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Gentle ApproachGracie sat down on the couch next to her mother. They both laughed as three-year-old Maggie chased their new kitten around the living room. "Come here, Kitty! Come here!" Maggie yelled, holding out a treat, but the kitten darted away.Gracie sighed. "Mom, I don't know what to do about Andrea. She always complains about her grades, but she hardly ever does homework. I finally told her to stop whining and spend more time studying. She got upset, and now she won't talk to me.""I'm not surprised," said Mom."But why?" asked Gracie. "I'm just trying to help!""Yes, but if you said it to her the way you did just now, it probably didn't sound like help. She may have felt it was an attack."Just then Maggie joined them with the unaccepted cat treat still in her hand, crying in frustration. "Gracie, why don't you show Maggie how to give the treat to the kitten?" said Mom."Okay." Gracie took her little sister by the hand and showed her how to approach the kitten in a gentle, non-threatening way. "Move slow and speak softly," Gracie said. Crouching low, she quietly called the kitten and showed him the treat. He slowly came closer and finally felt comfortable enough to take it.Maggie sat on the floor and petted the kitten while Gracie returned to the couch. "Good job," said Mom. "You needed to approach the kitten gently. And that reminds me of your problem with Andrea. Can you think of a way you could do that with her?"Gracie thought for a moment as she watched the kitten. "Well, I could ask her to forgive me for the way I talked to her," she said. "And, um…I can offer to help her with homework and help her study before our tests.""I think that's a great idea," Mom said. "The Bible tells us a soft answer calms anger. Remember that since you trust in Jesus, you can always respond to others with love and gentleness because you have the Holy Spirit inside you. Trust Him to help you use a gentle approach with Andrea. When she sees how much her friendship means to you, I think your problem will be solved." -Sarah Vile

Gracie sat down on the couch next to her mother. They both laughed as three-year-old Maggie chased their new kitten around the living room. "Come here, Kitty! Come here!" Maggie yelled, holding out a treat, but the kitten darted away.Gracie sighed. "Mom, I don't know what to do about Andrea. She always complains about her grades, but she hardly ever does homework. I finally told her to stop whining and spend more time studying. She got upset, and now she won't talk to me.""I'm not surprised," said Mom."But why?" asked Gracie. "I'm just trying to help!""Yes, but if you said it to her the way you did just now, it probably didn't sound like help. She may have felt it was an attack."Just then Maggie joined them with the unaccepted cat treat still in her hand, crying in frustration. "Gracie, why don't you show Maggie how to give the treat to the kitten?" said Mom."Okay." Gracie took her little sister by the hand and showed her how to approach the kitten in a gentle, non-threatening way. "Move slow and speak softly," Gracie said. Crouching low, she quietly called the kitten and showed him the treat. He slowly came closer and finally felt comfortable enough to take it.Maggie sat on the floor and petted the kitten while Gracie returned to the couch. "Good job," said Mom. "You needed to approach the kitten gently. And that reminds me of your problem with Andrea. Can you think of a way you could do that with her?"Gracie thought for a moment as she watched the kitten. "Well, I could ask her to forgive me for the way I talked to her," she said. "And, um…I can offer to help her with homework and help her study before our tests.""I think that's a great idea," Mom said. "The Bible tells us a soft answer calms anger. Remember that since you trust in Jesus, you can always respond to others with love and gentleness because you have the Holy Spirit inside you. Trust Him to help you use a gentle approach with Andrea. When she sees how much her friendship means to you, I think your problem will be solved." -Sarah Vile

A Gentle Approachfd7fec21-deb5-449c-94a0-041af4b2d624Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: Sacraments Save Jesus uses his sacraments to save his people. The Catechism proclaims that the sacraments are “efficacious”, the sacraments are “wrought…by the power of God” alone, and the sacraments are “necessary for salvation”. Fr. Mike doubles down on the reality that sacraments cause what they signify. They are not merely signs pointing to an already present reality—Jesus, himself, is at work in each and every expression of the sacraments throughout time and in all places. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1127-1129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Jesus uses his sacraments to save his people. The Catechism proclaims that the sacraments are “efficacious”, the sacraments are “wrought…by the power of God” alone, and the sacraments are “necessary for salvation”. Fr. Mike doubles down on the reality that sacraments cause what they signify. They are not merely signs pointing to an already present reality—Jesus, himself, is at work in each and every expression of the sacraments throughout time and in all places. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1127-1129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 153: Sacraments Savebfdb0093-4034-4b73-a868-69e603091a52Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs it Possible to Pray Too Much? How much prayer is too much prayer? Our relationship with God is the most important relationship we will ever have. But what about when our devotions clash with our responsibilities to our loved ones? Or attendance to other obligations? Today, Fr. Mike tells us what it means to &quot;pray without ceasing&quot;... and what it doesn&#39;t mean.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How much prayer is too much prayer? Our relationship with God is the most important relationship we will ever have. But what about when our devotions clash with our responsibilities to our loved ones? Or attendance to other obligations? Today, Fr. Mike tells us what it means to &quot;pray without ceasing&quot;... and what it doesn&#39;t mean.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs it Possible to Pray Too Much?c7c8766c-72b1-4e4d-a9af-79840487805aThu, 01 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs it Possible to Pray Too Much? How much prayer is too much prayer? Our relationship with God is the most important relationship we will ever have. But what about when our devotions clash with our responsibilities to our loved ones? Or attendance to other obligations? Today, Fr. Mike tells us what it means to &quot;pray without ceasing&quot;... and what it doesn&#39;t mean.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How much prayer is too much prayer? Our relationship with God is the most important relationship we will ever have. But what about when our devotions clash with our responsibilities to our loved ones? Or attendance to other obligations? Today, Fr. Mike tells us what it means to &quot;pray without ceasing&quot;... and what it doesn&#39;t mean.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs it Possible to Pray Too Much?b72424d1-5aab-432e-88ee-cb24408524b6Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPsalms 77 – A Cry For HelpPsalms 77

Psalms 77

fullPsalms 77 – A Cry For Helpbb62bd10-0fe8-47b8-a0b1-ff09d414e74eThu, 01 Jun 2023 12:30:00 +0000593https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTired of Losing? Do These 3 ThingsIn today's episode, hosts John Heinen and Sam Guzman discuss the 3 foundational pillars of a man's life. These 3 pillars were broken at the fall of man, yet until we understand these pillars and how to work with them, we will always be running in circles instead of persevering and moving forward in our lives. We also discuss the most transformative new platform for men to get answers to their questions, grow in holiness with other men, and receive constant new content and challenges. 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, hosts John Heinen and Sam Guzman discuss the 3 foundational pillars of a man's life. These 3 pillars were broken at the fall of man, yet until we understand these pillars and how to work with them, we will always be running in circles instead of persevering and moving forward in our lives. We also discuss the most transformative new platform for men to get answers to their questions, grow in holiness with other men, and receive constant new content and challenges. 🔴 Catholic Gentleman+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTired of Losing? Do These 3 Things9bd348b1-2568-4ed9-aed4-28a0d0f95a49Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:52:00 +00002819https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRadical Love with Justin Fatica"If you are able to be humiliated, then you are not humble." It's really hard to live the way that Christ lived. We all are sinners and consistently fall short. But we still are called to keep trying, struggling, and fighting! Join me in this episode as speaker Justin Fatica shares not only his wisdom but also some powerful stories from his life. He challenges all of us men to step into a powerful love that doesn't give in to hurt or attack, but responds with radical love. Justin is one of three awesome speakers at the upcoming Heroic Men Summit. You can signup for free at https://heroicmen.com/go/ Signup today, and invite your friends! You can read more about Justin at https://www.amazingnation.org/

"If you are able to be humiliated, then you are not humble." It's really hard to live the way that Christ lived. We all are sinners and consistently fall short. But we still are called to keep trying, struggling, and fighting! Join me in this episode as speaker Justin Fatica shares not only his wisdom but also some powerful stories from his life. He challenges all of us men to step into a powerful love that doesn't give in to hurt or attack, but responds with radical love. Justin is one of three awesome speakers at the upcoming Heroic Men Summit. You can signup for free at https://heroicmen.com/go/ Signup today, and invite your friends! You can read more about Justin at https://www.amazingnation.org/

fullRadical Love with Justin Fatica9b7ee6d8-fa0b-4ee5-8157-72c8f53a61e4Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEMERGENCY EPISODE: Ex-Google Officer Finally Speaks Out On The Dangers Of AI! - Mo GawdatIn this new episode Steven sits down with the Egyptian entrepreneur and writer, Mohammad "Mo" Gawdat. Mo began his career at IBM Egypt as a systems engineer, before moving to NCR Abu Dhabi to cover the non-finance sector. He worked in various roles at Microsoft for seven-and-a-half years before joining Google in 2007 to start it’s business in emerging markets. In 2013, he joined Google’s innovation arm, ‘Google X’ and eventually became its chief business officer. He left this role in 2018 to focus helping one billion people become happier as part of the #onebillionhappy global movement. He is the author of three books; ‘Solve for Happy’, ‘Scary Smart’ and, ‘That Little Voice in Your Head’, as well as the host of the podcast ‘Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat’. In this conversation Mo and Steven discuss topics, such as: Everything you need to know about Artificial Intelligence How AI will have radically changed the world by 2025 How he witnessed the evolution of AI firsthand The impact of AI on creativity and the creative industries His solutions for gaining control of AI and the societal changes it will create You can purchase Mo’s book, ‘Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World’, here: https://bit.ly/42iwDfv Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3qmYSMY Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with the Egyptian entrepreneur and writer, Mohammad "Mo" Gawdat. Mo began his career at IBM Egypt as a systems engineer, before moving to NCR Abu Dhabi to cover the non-finance sector. He worked in various roles at Microsoft for seven-and-a-half years before joining Google in 2007 to start it’s business in emerging markets. In 2013, he joined Google’s innovation arm, ‘Google X’ and eventually became its chief business officer. He left this role in 2018 to focus helping one billion people become happier as part of the #onebillionhappy global movement. He is the author of three books; ‘Solve for Happy’, ‘Scary Smart’ and, ‘That Little Voice in Your Head’, as well as the host of the podcast ‘Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat’. In this conversation Mo and Steven discuss topics, such as: Everything you need to know about Artificial Intelligence How AI will have radically changed the world by 2025 How he witnessed the evolution of AI firsthand The impact of AI on creativity and the creative industries His solutions for gaining control of AI and the societal changes it will create You can purchase Mo’s book, ‘Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World’, here: https://bit.ly/42iwDfv Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3qmYSMY Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullEMERGENCY EPISODE: Ex-Google Officer Finally Speaks Out On The Dangers Of AI! - Mo Gawdatba259715-fc90-4004-afa3-f1083581cb41Thu, 01 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +00006972https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Being Forgotten (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 152: Being Forgotten (2023)d73c37a6-e075-4685-b542-da91cfa770abThu, 01 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Being Forgotten (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 152: Being Forgotten (2023)4e26c37d-dbfc-4847-a884-3784f6de8c95Thu, 01 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Being Forgotten (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 152: Being Forgotten (2023)31fa998e-78d2-4104-b41e-f5f29248c0ccThu, 01 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Being Forgotten (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 152: Being Forgotten (2023)2d0e8fa0-803c-4a63-823b-5fe8a9276b9bThu, 01 Jun 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi The Catechism makes clear to us that evangelization and the sacraments go hand in hand. An ancient saying is highlighted, linking the two: lex orandi, lex credendi—or, the law of prayer is the law of faith. Fr. Mike illustrates this connection by showing us that, when you change the sign that points to an invisible reality, you risk changing where it’s pointing. This is why “no sacramental rite may be modified or manipulated at the will of the minister or the community.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1122-1126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism makes clear to us that evangelization and the sacraments go hand in hand. An ancient saying is highlighted, linking the two: lex orandi, lex credendi—or, the law of prayer is the law of faith. Fr. Mike illustrates this connection by showing us that, when you change the sign that points to an invisible reality, you risk changing where it’s pointing. This is why “no sacramental rite may be modified or manipulated at the will of the minister or the community.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1122-1126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 152: Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi256de3a8-5763-441b-a17d-601ebd676782Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Name That Fits"Look, there's a ladybird!" cried Olive.Jocelyn dropped her doll on the grass and looked up at the sky. "Where? I don't see any birds--or a lady either! Besides Mom, I mean." She smiled at her mother.Olive laughed. "A ladybird isn't a bird--or a lady." She pointed to a small red and black creature crawling its way up the stem of a plant. "That's a ladybird."Jocelyn stared at it. "That's a bug!" She placed her hands on her hips. "Why is it called a ladybird when it's not a bird at all? That doesn't make any sense!" She shook her head and picked up her doll again."Most people around here call it a ladybug," said Mom. "That name fits it better, doesn't it?" "Yeah, I guess," said Olive. "My teacher calls it a ladybird, but she moved here from England, and sometimes they have different names for things there.""I can think of another creature with a name that doesn't really fit," said Mom. "What did Dad show you last night?""Fireflies!" said Olive. "He said they aren't flies at all. They're beetles.""That's right," said Mom. "Sometimes people use names for themselves that don't match what they really are either. For example, we can call ourselves Christians, but that doesn't make us Christians."Jocelyn tilted her head. "But we are Christians!" "How do you know?" asked Mom. "Does saying so make you one?""No. I'm a Christian because Jesus died for me and I trusted Him to save me, and He did!" Jocelyn confidently replied."I get it!" said Olive. "Calling this insect a ladybird doesn't make it a bird, and calling that beetle a firefly doesn't turn it into a fly. And calling myself a Christian doesn't make me one. The only way we can become Christians is by trusting in Jesus."Mom nodded. "When we trust Him as our Savior, He forgives our sins and puts His Spirit in our hearts. That's how a person becomes a Christian." Jocelyn bent down close to the ladybird. "I'm not like you!" she declared. "You go by a name that isn't what you are. But I don't just go by the name Christian. I really am one!" -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Look, there's a ladybird!" cried Olive.Jocelyn dropped her doll on the grass and looked up at the sky. "Where? I don't see any birds--or a lady either! Besides Mom, I mean." She smiled at her mother.Olive laughed. "A ladybird isn't a bird--or a lady." She pointed to a small red and black creature crawling its way up the stem of a plant. "That's a ladybird."Jocelyn stared at it. "That's a bug!" She placed her hands on her hips. "Why is it called a ladybird when it's not a bird at all? That doesn't make any sense!" She shook her head and picked up her doll again."Most people around here call it a ladybug," said Mom. "That name fits it better, doesn't it?" "Yeah, I guess," said Olive. "My teacher calls it a ladybird, but she moved here from England, and sometimes they have different names for things there.""I can think of another creature with a name that doesn't really fit," said Mom. "What did Dad show you last night?""Fireflies!" said Olive. "He said they aren't flies at all. They're beetles.""That's right," said Mom. "Sometimes people use names for themselves that don't match what they really are either. For example, we can call ourselves Christians, but that doesn't make us Christians."Jocelyn tilted her head. "But we are Christians!" "How do you know?" asked Mom. "Does saying so make you one?""No. I'm a Christian because Jesus died for me and I trusted Him to save me, and He did!" Jocelyn confidently replied."I get it!" said Olive. "Calling this insect a ladybird doesn't make it a bird, and calling that beetle a firefly doesn't turn it into a fly. And calling myself a Christian doesn't make me one. The only way we can become Christians is by trusting in Jesus."Mom nodded. "When we trust Him as our Savior, He forgives our sins and puts His Spirit in our hearts. That's how a person becomes a Christian." Jocelyn bent down close to the ladybird. "I'm not like you!" she declared. "You go by a name that isn't what you are. But I don't just go by the name Christian. I really am one!" -Tanya Ferdinandusz

A Name That Fits678ed204-dee6-4072-a9af-85071e6b7242Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi The Catechism makes clear to us that evangelization and the sacraments go hand in hand. An ancient saying is highlighted, linking the two: lex orandi, lex credendi—or, the law of prayer is the law of faith. Fr. Mike illustrates this connection by showing us that, when you change the sign that points to an invisible reality, you risk changing where it’s pointing. This is why “no sacramental rite may be modified or manipulated at the will of the minister or the community.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1122-1126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism makes clear to us that evangelization and the sacraments go hand in hand. An ancient saying is highlighted, linking the two: lex orandi, lex credendi—or, the law of prayer is the law of faith. Fr. Mike illustrates this connection by showing us that, when you change the sign that points to an invisible reality, you risk changing where it’s pointing. This is why “no sacramental rite may be modified or manipulated at the will of the minister or the community.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1122-1126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 152: Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi5dadda0b-7481-49e3-90f6-3a899e54a7dcThu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#487 Talking to Kids About Gender and Identity - Ana SamuelIn such a confusing world where nothing seems to make sense anymore, one question comes to mind: how do we discuss anything with our kids when they keep getting conflicting answers? Ana Samuels joins us to discuss gender identity with our children and how to speak clearly on these issues. …

In such a confusing world where nothing seems to make sense anymore, one question comes to mind: how do we discuss anything with our kids when they keep getting conflicting answers? Ana Samuels joins us to discuss gender identity with our children and how to speak clearly on these issues. …

#487 Talking to Kids About Gender and Identity - Ana Samuel394f6f2c-6dfe-4403-9c73-bd2305aca9bfWed, 31 May 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#285: The Kingdom Divided: Solomon part IX1 Kings 12:1- 17  Today we hear how the kingdom becomes divided and review the sections each king rules, it&#39;s name, and the tribes of each. We also point out that the Bible says these events are brought about by the Lord, that He might fulfill his word, which the Lord spoke by Ahijah to Jeroboam. It reminds me there will be times in life where it&#39;s not always as it seems. I imagine some in the kingdom were upset and concerned that the kingdom was dividing, but we can trust that God is in complete control. He just told them that the  situation  they are going through was from Him. He was still in control and had plans that they couldn’t quite understand. Please join me in helping with the hunger crisis in Somalia. For just $12, you can help feed a family for an entire month! Click the link to do so: https://worldconcern.org/kbsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 12:1- 17  Today we hear how the kingdom becomes divided and review the sections each king rules, it&#39;s name, and the tribes of each. We also point out that the Bible says these events are brought about by the Lord, that He might fulfill his word, which the Lord spoke by Ahijah to Jeroboam. It reminds me there will be times in life where it&#39;s not always as it seems. I imagine some in the kingdom were upset and concerned that the kingdom was dividing, but we can trust that God is in complete control. He just told them that the  situation  they are going through was from Him. He was still in control and had plans that they couldn’t quite understand. Please join me in helping with the hunger crisis in Somalia. For just $12, you can help feed a family for an entire month! Click the link to do so: https://worldconcern.org/kbsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#285: The Kingdom Divided: Solomon part IXc6359205-dc5a-422c-a981-53f8392aa2a4Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:24 +0000864https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2023) Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2023)7d96968b-78ef-43e0-9dba-af602e79ee5bWed, 31 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2023) Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2023)518ead8c-b290-4e1b-826a-1ff537147a42Wed, 31 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2023) Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2023)71861d7f-b2da-4d56-b50d-b6c83063b085Wed, 31 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2023) Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2023)34372092-ccbd-4a4f-b311-2a34f7f2a12aWed, 31 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: The Seven Sacraments The Catechism introduces the seven sacraments that Christ offers the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. The Catechism highlights the fact that the sacraments are “by the Church” because the Church is “Christ’s action at work”, and they are “for the Church” because they “manifest and communicate to men…the mystery of communion with the God who is love.” Fr. Mike focuses on the fact that while ministerial priests administer many of the sacraments, their priesthood is at the service of the baptismal priesthood, into which all of the baptized are ordained. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1113-1121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism introduces the seven sacraments that Christ offers the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. The Catechism highlights the fact that the sacraments are “by the Church” because the Church is “Christ’s action at work”, and they are “for the Church” because they “manifest and communicate to men…the mystery of communion with the God who is love.” Fr. Mike focuses on the fact that while ministerial priests administer many of the sacraments, their priesthood is at the service of the baptismal priesthood, into which all of the baptized are ordained. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1113-1121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 151: The Seven Sacramentse4b29b0a-d777-49ab-8c15-1aca6db453a1Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Better BasketAubrey picked up her basket (Or what was intended to be a basket, she thought glumly) from the craft table on her way out. She'd just finished her morning classes at her weekly homeschool co-op. Now she and the other families in the group would gather at a nearby park for lunch and playtime. Aubrey looked forward to this day each week. But today felt different. As Aubrey met her stepmother at their car, she sighed sadly."What's up, honey?" Gina asked as Aubrey tossed her backpack in the trunk."Just look at my basket!" Aubrey said, holding up the item she'd labored over during crafts class that day. "All I had to do was weave the cord in and out of the frame. That's all I needed to do to create a basket, which I was planning to give Grammy for her birthday. But I couldn't make the cord stay in place. Look, Gina!"Aubrey's stepmom gently took Aubrey's creation in her hands and examined the cord that had slipped down to the bottom of the basket, leaving a bare, empty frame with a sloppy mess wrapped around the bottom."Wait 'til you see Claire's! It's perfect. She's better at everything than I am." Aubrey and Gina climbed into the car and headed toward the park."Aubrey, I know you're disappointed about your craft. But it's not true that Claire's better at everything. God has given everyone different abilities. And because you've trusted in Jesus and are God's child, you can use those gifts to build others up and point them to Him. You're better at some skills, even if you haven't discovered them yet."After parking the car, Aubrey and Gina grabbed their lunch bags and walked toward the picnic benches at the park. "I might not be good at crafts, but I'm good at other things. Is that what you mean?" Aubrey asked."Exactly!" Gina answered. "And I wouldn't give up on crafts yet either--sometimes finding our talents requires a lot of learning and effort. Keep learning what you can in your classes and trust God to help you develop the gifts He's given you.""So, even if I can't make art, I'm still God's work of art," Aubrey concluded. Then she plopped down at the picnic table beside her artistic friend Claire. -Allison Wilson Lee

Aubrey picked up her basket (Or what was intended to be a basket, she thought glumly) from the craft table on her way out. She'd just finished her morning classes at her weekly homeschool co-op. Now she and the other families in the group would gather at a nearby park for lunch and playtime. Aubrey looked forward to this day each week. But today felt different. As Aubrey met her stepmother at their car, she sighed sadly."What's up, honey?" Gina asked as Aubrey tossed her backpack in the trunk."Just look at my basket!" Aubrey said, holding up the item she'd labored over during crafts class that day. "All I had to do was weave the cord in and out of the frame. That's all I needed to do to create a basket, which I was planning to give Grammy for her birthday. But I couldn't make the cord stay in place. Look, Gina!"Aubrey's stepmom gently took Aubrey's creation in her hands and examined the cord that had slipped down to the bottom of the basket, leaving a bare, empty frame with a sloppy mess wrapped around the bottom."Wait 'til you see Claire's! It's perfect. She's better at everything than I am." Aubrey and Gina climbed into the car and headed toward the park."Aubrey, I know you're disappointed about your craft. But it's not true that Claire's better at everything. God has given everyone different abilities. And because you've trusted in Jesus and are God's child, you can use those gifts to build others up and point them to Him. You're better at some skills, even if you haven't discovered them yet."After parking the car, Aubrey and Gina grabbed their lunch bags and walked toward the picnic benches at the park. "I might not be good at crafts, but I'm good at other things. Is that what you mean?" Aubrey asked."Exactly!" Gina answered. "And I wouldn't give up on crafts yet either--sometimes finding our talents requires a lot of learning and effort. Keep learning what you can in your classes and trust God to help you develop the gifts He's given you.""So, even if I can't make art, I'm still God's work of art," Aubrey concluded. Then she plopped down at the picnic table beside her artistic friend Claire. -Allison Wilson Lee

The Better Basketf5adb701-f459-4f2c-8ce9-33798265395eWed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: The Seven Sacraments The Catechism introduces the seven sacraments that Christ offers the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. The Catechism highlights the fact that the sacraments are “by the Church” because the Church is “Christ’s action at work”, and they are “for the Church” because they “manifest and communicate to men…the mystery of communion with the God who is love.” Fr. Mike focuses on the fact that while ministerial priests administer many of the sacraments, their priesthood is at the service of the baptismal priesthood, into which all of the baptized are ordained. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1113-1121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism introduces the seven sacraments that Christ offers the Church: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. The Catechism highlights the fact that the sacraments are “by the Church” because the Church is “Christ’s action at work”, and they are “for the Church” because they “manifest and communicate to men…the mystery of communion with the God who is love.” Fr. Mike focuses on the fact that while ministerial priests administer many of the sacraments, their priesthood is at the service of the baptismal priesthood, into which all of the baptized are ordained. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 1113-1121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 151: The Seven Sacramentsb850fccd-1805-47e8-8507-81f7a5a97fd3Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDating, Relationship & More | Girls Gone BibleWe talk everything modern day dating, relationships, love and what the Bible says about it all. Is the idea of wives submitting to their husbands out dated? Should you live with a significant other before marriage? What about splitting the bill on the first date? We also answer your guys' questions :) we love you so much. Jesus loves you the most. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

We talk everything modern day dating, relationships, love and what the Bible says about it all. Is the idea of wives submitting to their husbands out dated? Should you live with a significant other before marriage? What about splitting the bill on the first date? We also answer your guys' questions :) we love you so much. Jesus loves you the most. -Ang &amp; Ari if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

fullDating, Relationship & More | Girls Gone Bible9ebc31d9-250b-45cb-abde-74f6bcef6386Tue, 30 May 2023 19:06:17 +00003061https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2023) Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2023)eec81a5d-cfca-40c8-9228-fc2ca1011b68Tue, 30 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2023) Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2023)64192ddb-849c-4c91-8277-87b94132ad9bTue, 30 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2023) Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2023)283e491f-bb28-48e8-9e3e-4fb98ddc0a01Tue, 30 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2023) Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2023)ec383ef2-c19a-4399-9d8b-6f4bee716be3Tue, 30 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Epiclesis At the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the epiclesis, when the priest begs the Holy Spirit to come and transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. The Catechism explains this mysterious reality, and Fr. Mike reiterates that the Mass is not a repetition of Christ’s once-and-for-all sacrifice, but a re-presentation and celebration of his eternal sacrifice on the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1104-1112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

At the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the epiclesis, when the priest begs the Holy Spirit to come and transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. The Catechism explains this mysterious reality, and Fr. Mike reiterates that the Mass is not a repetition of Christ’s once-and-for-all sacrifice, but a re-presentation and celebration of his eternal sacrifice on the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1104-1112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 150: The Epiclesisefca2983-9795-472b-a994-f6bfc37cfbd5Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFish Out of WaterAs the small rowboat rocked with the gentle motion of the water, Andrew watched his father cast out his fishing line. "Dad," said Andrew, "I don't want to go to the new church tomorrow. All my friends are back at our old church. I know we had to move because of your job, but I'm going to miss Pastor Davis and my friends."Dad slowly reeled in his line a little and looked at his son. "I'm going to miss everybody too, but when we get settled in a new church, we'll make new friends. We still need to worship God and learn more about Him.""But can't we just have church by ourselves at home?" asked Andrew. "You could play your guitar and we could sing. Then you and Mom could teach us from the Bible.""Hold on a minute," said Dad. "I've got a bite." A minute later, he held up a small bluegill. "Looks like this one is too small to be of any use to us," he said. "What would happen if we just threw this fish in the boat and left it there?""It would die," said Andrew."Well, what if, instead of throwing it back, we take the fish to another lake and let it loose?" Dad asked. "Would it be able to live there?"Andrew thought a moment. "I think so, as long as we didn't leave it out of water too long.""Well," said Dad, "our family is a little like a fish that's been taken from one lake and put into another. We're in a new place, but we have everything we need to go on living--food, clothes, a home." He paused. "There's one more thing we need. We need to have fellowship with other Christians, and church is a good place to do that. If we don't go, we're a little like fish out of water.""We wouldn't die," Andrew pointed out."No," said Dad, "we wouldn't actually die, but we'd miss an environment where we can be fed and encouraged spiritually and where we can encourage others." Andrew was silent a few moments. "Okay, Dad," he said finally. He gave his dad a little grin. "This is one fish you've convinced." -Daniel A. Burns

As the small rowboat rocked with the gentle motion of the water, Andrew watched his father cast out his fishing line. "Dad," said Andrew, "I don't want to go to the new church tomorrow. All my friends are back at our old church. I know we had to move because of your job, but I'm going to miss Pastor Davis and my friends."Dad slowly reeled in his line a little and looked at his son. "I'm going to miss everybody too, but when we get settled in a new church, we'll make new friends. We still need to worship God and learn more about Him.""But can't we just have church by ourselves at home?" asked Andrew. "You could play your guitar and we could sing. Then you and Mom could teach us from the Bible.""Hold on a minute," said Dad. "I've got a bite." A minute later, he held up a small bluegill. "Looks like this one is too small to be of any use to us," he said. "What would happen if we just threw this fish in the boat and left it there?""It would die," said Andrew."Well, what if, instead of throwing it back, we take the fish to another lake and let it loose?" Dad asked. "Would it be able to live there?"Andrew thought a moment. "I think so, as long as we didn't leave it out of water too long.""Well," said Dad, "our family is a little like a fish that's been taken from one lake and put into another. We're in a new place, but we have everything we need to go on living--food, clothes, a home." He paused. "There's one more thing we need. We need to have fellowship with other Christians, and church is a good place to do that. If we don't go, we're a little like fish out of water.""We wouldn't die," Andrew pointed out."No," said Dad, "we wouldn't actually die, but we'd miss an environment where we can be fed and encouraged spiritually and where we can encourage others." Andrew was silent a few moments. "Okay, Dad," he said finally. He gave his dad a little grin. "This is one fish you've convinced." -Daniel A. Burns

Fish Out of Waterd26c910b-eec5-40ad-982f-a78e526e1bdbTue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Epiclesis At the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the epiclesis, when the priest begs the Holy Spirit to come and transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. The Catechism explains this mysterious reality, and Fr. Mike reiterates that the Mass is not a repetition of Christ’s once-and-for-all sacrifice, but a re-presentation and celebration of his eternal sacrifice on the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1104-1112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

At the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the epiclesis, when the priest begs the Holy Spirit to come and transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. The Catechism explains this mysterious reality, and Fr. Mike reiterates that the Mass is not a repetition of Christ’s once-and-for-all sacrifice, but a re-presentation and celebration of his eternal sacrifice on the Cross. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1104-1112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 150: The Epiclesis65ca5d54-430b-4044-b7d8-ff0124fc7cf9Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCase #06 - A Taste of Honey - Pt. 2As Evelyn's behavior becomes more erratic and possessive, Trent notices a chilling pattern in their relationship.

As Evelyn's behavior becomes more erratic and possessive, Trent notices a chilling pattern in their relationship.

fullCase #06 - A Taste of Honey - Pt. 2ca4dc414-e64b-4c29-9e6d-9b7404608769Mon, 29 May 2023 19:55:10 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCatholic Men Leadership with Dan DonaldsonAre you one of the countless Catholic men who doesn't feel comfortable being a "leader" for your family and community?  Are you tired of trying to figure out the really hard decisions alone and by yourself? Maybe you just don't know how to find help and connect with other guys in a meaningful way. If these apply, please join me in this episode with Dan Donaldson as we discuss the Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance organization, the upcoming Summit, and Dan's role and story. This is a powerful episode that will call you to take action right now to improve your leadership. If you are listening to this episode at a later date, please still head to the Alliance and sign up for a future Summit. It's free! You can sign up at https://heroicmen.com/go/ You can find out more about the organization at: https://www.catholicmenleaders.org/ or https://heroicmen.com/

Are you one of the countless Catholic men who doesn't feel comfortable being a "leader" for your family and community?  Are you tired of trying to figure out the really hard decisions alone and by yourself? Maybe you just don't know how to find help and connect with other guys in a meaningful way. If these apply, please join me in this episode with Dan Donaldson as we discuss the Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance organization, the upcoming Summit, and Dan's role and story. This is a powerful episode that will call you to take action right now to improve your leadership. If you are listening to this episode at a later date, please still head to the Alliance and sign up for a future Summit. It's free! You can sign up at https://heroicmen.com/go/ You can find out more about the organization at: https://www.catholicmenleaders.org/ or https://heroicmen.com/

fullCatholic Men Leadership with Dan Donaldson2f726ac4-f059-4d37-8ea9-404183cd9aa5Mon, 29 May 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEditor Of Vogue (Edward Enninful OBE): How To Become No.1 In Your Industry Against All The Odds!In this new episode Steven sits down with the editor-in-chief of British Vogue, Edward Enninful OBE. Edward began his career in fashion as a model before becoming the fashion director of the British fashion magazine i-D at just 18 years old. This made him youngest-ever fashion director for an international magazine and Edward held this position for over 20 years. Between 1998 and 2011 he contributed extensively for Vogue Italia and Vogue US. From 2011, he was the Creative and Fashion Director at W Magazine. In 2016, Edward was awarded an OBE for Services to Diversity in the Fashion industry, and in 2017 he was named the editor-in-chief of British Vogue. In this conversation Edward and Steven discuss topics, such as: His upbringing in Ghana and his experience of being a immigrant in the UK His experience of being one of the few black people in the world of fashion How his insecurity drove him to succeed Becoming a workaholic and how work dominated his life The mental health impact of being a high achiever Edward’s memoir, ‘A Visible Man’ is now available in paperback, you can purchase it here: https://bit.ly/3OK3EOv Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/427qz9x Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with the editor-in-chief of British Vogue, Edward Enninful OBE. Edward began his career in fashion as a model before becoming the fashion director of the British fashion magazine i-D at just 18 years old. This made him youngest-ever fashion director for an international magazine and Edward held this position for over 20 years. Between 1998 and 2011 he contributed extensively for Vogue Italia and Vogue US. From 2011, he was the Creative and Fashion Director at W Magazine. In 2016, Edward was awarded an OBE for Services to Diversity in the Fashion industry, and in 2017 he was named the editor-in-chief of British Vogue. In this conversation Edward and Steven discuss topics, such as: His upbringing in Ghana and his experience of being a immigrant in the UK His experience of being one of the few black people in the world of fashion How his insecurity drove him to succeed Becoming a workaholic and how work dominated his life The mental health impact of being a high achiever Edward’s memoir, ‘A Visible Man’ is now available in paperback, you can purchase it here: https://bit.ly/3OK3EOv Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/427qz9x Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullEditor Of Vogue (Edward Enninful OBE): How To Become No.1 In Your Industry Against All The Odds!5729f41a-7d62-4496-ba48-79f0e4e9b6b7Mon, 29 May 2023 05:00:00 +00004775https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: All Is Vanity (2023) Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 149: All Is Vanity (2023)c9d7434f-eab4-4d6f-8eb5-7a2ab13ca785Mon, 29 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: All Is Vanity (2023) Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 149: All Is Vanity (2023)4c2b3b0a-0691-4a67-9ba8-1abbe7f7d91fMon, 29 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: All Is Vanity (2023) Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 149: All Is Vanity (2023)6d901fe1-213b-486d-a0fb-7dbe1cb0695aMon, 29 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: All Is Vanity (2023) Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 149: All Is Vanity (2023)9b2c45ff-8723-44dd-94e5-2a10101f1ab6Mon, 29 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: The Holy Spirit Recalls Christ’s Mystery Fr. Mike examines how the Holy Spirit recalls the mystery of Christ. We explore how the Holy Spirit both inspires the Word of God and recalls the Word of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that it is the Holy Spirit that helps us hear and understand God’s Word. It is the Holy Spirit that helps elicit a response of consent and commitment within us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1099-1103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike examines how the Holy Spirit recalls the mystery of Christ. We explore how the Holy Spirit both inspires the Word of God and recalls the Word of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that it is the Holy Spirit that helps us hear and understand God’s Word. It is the Holy Spirit that helps elicit a response of consent and commitment within us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1099-1103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 149: The Holy Spirit Recalls Christ’s Mysteryed5fff8d-59ef-4ffc-bc8f-507f849ff953Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTwinkle, Twinkle, All the StarsJasper leaned against a tree trunk, his hands behind his head. He loved the annual family camping trips. This year they'd seen deer when they hiked in the woods. They'd explored the river gorge and found fossils, and they'd climbed some of the rocks. They'd also fished and waded in the river. Jasper sighed with pleasure. "This sure is a cool place!" It was too dark to see, but Jasper could hear the smile in his mom's voice. "You seem to be enjoying yourself in spite of no playgrounds or ice cream shops or TV or video games." "Yeah." Jasper grinned. Late that evening, the family sat contentedly by the smoldering campfire, listening to it crackle and hiss. Crickets chirped, and small creatures scurried by, rustling the leaves. In the background, the river murmured as it flowed over the rocks. "Wow! Just look at all those stars!" Jasper said as he gazed up at the sky. "We sure can't see this many stars at our house. They seem closer to us here than they do at home!" The others laughed. "The stars aren't any closer," Dad told him. "But we're out in the country now, away from all the city lights. When there are a lot of bright lights around, we can't see the light of the fainter stars." "Oh, I get it." Jasper smiled, still looking upward. "I like it here--it's peaceful. It's kind of nice to have it quiet--you can think out here." "That's one of the reasons I like to come here too," said Grandpa. "The glaring lights of the city make it hard to see the stars, and the busyness of everyday demands can make it hard to see how God is working in our lives and blessing us. It's good to get away from the daily routine." Dad nodded. "Yes, but we don't have to go camping in the country to do that. We can take a break from our busy routine each day to spend time with Jesus and concentrate on the truth and promises He shares with us in His Word."Grandpa turned on his flashlight and searched through his duffel bag. "This would be a good time to do that," he said as he pulled out his Bible. "Tonight, let's read together and talk about some things God is telling us." -Sherry L. Kuyt

Jasper leaned against a tree trunk, his hands behind his head. He loved the annual family camping trips. This year they'd seen deer when they hiked in the woods. They'd explored the river gorge and found fossils, and they'd climbed some of the rocks. They'd also fished and waded in the river. Jasper sighed with pleasure. "This sure is a cool place!" It was too dark to see, but Jasper could hear the smile in his mom's voice. "You seem to be enjoying yourself in spite of no playgrounds or ice cream shops or TV or video games." "Yeah." Jasper grinned. Late that evening, the family sat contentedly by the smoldering campfire, listening to it crackle and hiss. Crickets chirped, and small creatures scurried by, rustling the leaves. In the background, the river murmured as it flowed over the rocks. "Wow! Just look at all those stars!" Jasper said as he gazed up at the sky. "We sure can't see this many stars at our house. They seem closer to us here than they do at home!" The others laughed. "The stars aren't any closer," Dad told him. "But we're out in the country now, away from all the city lights. When there are a lot of bright lights around, we can't see the light of the fainter stars." "Oh, I get it." Jasper smiled, still looking upward. "I like it here--it's peaceful. It's kind of nice to have it quiet--you can think out here." "That's one of the reasons I like to come here too," said Grandpa. "The glaring lights of the city make it hard to see the stars, and the busyness of everyday demands can make it hard to see how God is working in our lives and blessing us. It's good to get away from the daily routine." Dad nodded. "Yes, but we don't have to go camping in the country to do that. We can take a break from our busy routine each day to spend time with Jesus and concentrate on the truth and promises He shares with us in His Word."Grandpa turned on his flashlight and searched through his duffel bag. "This would be a good time to do that," he said as he pulled out his Bible. "Tonight, let's read together and talk about some things God is telling us." -Sherry L. Kuyt

Twinkle, Twinkle, All the Starsa701bcce-cabd-4571-a3d1-ceb0c7a11651Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: The Holy Spirit Recalls Christ’s Mystery Fr. Mike examines how the Holy Spirit recalls the mystery of Christ. We explore how the Holy Spirit both inspires the Word of God and recalls the Word of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that it is the Holy Spirit that helps us hear and understand God’s Word. It is the Holy Spirit that helps elicit a response of consent and commitment within us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1099-1103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike examines how the Holy Spirit recalls the mystery of Christ. We explore how the Holy Spirit both inspires the Word of God and recalls the Word of God. Fr. Mike emphasizes that it is the Holy Spirit that helps us hear and understand God’s Word. It is the Holy Spirit that helps elicit a response of consent and commitment within us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1099-1103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 149: The Holy Spirit Recalls Christ’s Mystery18a98407-4409-470b-8041-9bd23d698affMon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2023) Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

full Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2023)d72e5620-602c-47eb-80ff-92ab71104dd6Sun, 28 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2023) Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

full Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2023)8ec39d94-7569-4689-b278-f7cc217ce0b0Sun, 28 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2023) Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

full Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2023)4e05b284-ca8d-417b-9759-f10f99b5c7adSun, 28 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2023) Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

full Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2023)78ea1622-594e-4aa5-891f-42e504b2085eSun, 28 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 148: The Holy Spirit’s Work in the Liturgy Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacramental economy, specifically the Holy Spirit’s work in the liturgy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that what Jesus makes possible, the Holy Spirit makes actual. We are made to live in the life of the risen Christ and that is what the Spirit brings about in us. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the importance of understanding that the Christian Liturgy springs from and fulfills the Jewish Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1091-1098. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacramental economy, specifically the Holy Spirit’s work in the liturgy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that what Jesus makes possible, the Holy Spirit makes actual. We are made to live in the life of the risen Christ and that is what the Spirit brings about in us. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the importance of understanding that the Christian Liturgy springs from and fulfills the Jewish Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1091-1098. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 148: The Holy Spirit’s Work in the Liturgy0784be3a-0d9b-4f6e-8c04-7516f99c3095Sun, 28 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Right FitKara went into the den where her parents were working on a puzzle. "I just got a text from Cadence," she announced glumly. "She told me she has a job for the summer--babysitting the Preston kids two afternoons each week."Mom looked puzzled. "You don't sound very happy about it, but it seems like a good opportunity for Cadence.""But I'd heard that Mrs. Preston wanted somebody to babysit, and I was going to ask her about it this weekend. I should have told Cadence I wanted it." Kara paused, then her face brightened. "If I text her back and tell her how much I want the job, maybe she'll let me have it.""That wouldn't be fair to Cadence," said Mom. "Just be happy for your friend and pray about finding some other summer job.""But why wouldn't God want me to have this job?" asked Kara. Then she glanced at her dad curiously. He had picked up a puzzle piece and had gotten out his pocket knife. He seemed to be considering cutting the puzzle piece. "Dad, what are you doing?" Kara asked."I tried to fit this puzzle piece into this empty spot," Dad explained, pointing to the puzzle. "It won't go in, but if I cut off this little bump, maybe I can make it fit.""Dad! You know that won't work. Besides, you need that piece someplace else in the puzzle."Mom laughed. "I think I know what your father is trying to say, Kara. That puzzle piece represents you.""Right," said Dad. "Trying to jam this piece into a place where it doesn't fit is like you trying to get your own way about that job. Even if you succeeded, it wouldn't be a good fit because you would have hurt Cadence in order to get what you wanted." Kara sighed. "I guess you're right."Dad smiled at her. "I don't know what God has planned for you this summer, but I know His plans for you always involve caring about other people the way Jesus cares for us. Trust Him to help you be patient as you wait for another job opportunity to come along that fits His plans for you.""Okay, I'll do that." Kara grinned. "Now let's figure out where that piece really goes!"-Sherry L. Kuyt

Kara went into the den where her parents were working on a puzzle. "I just got a text from Cadence," she announced glumly. "She told me she has a job for the summer--babysitting the Preston kids two afternoons each week."Mom looked puzzled. "You don't sound very happy about it, but it seems like a good opportunity for Cadence.""But I'd heard that Mrs. Preston wanted somebody to babysit, and I was going to ask her about it this weekend. I should have told Cadence I wanted it." Kara paused, then her face brightened. "If I text her back and tell her how much I want the job, maybe she'll let me have it.""That wouldn't be fair to Cadence," said Mom. "Just be happy for your friend and pray about finding some other summer job.""But why wouldn't God want me to have this job?" asked Kara. Then she glanced at her dad curiously. He had picked up a puzzle piece and had gotten out his pocket knife. He seemed to be considering cutting the puzzle piece. "Dad, what are you doing?" Kara asked."I tried to fit this puzzle piece into this empty spot," Dad explained, pointing to the puzzle. "It won't go in, but if I cut off this little bump, maybe I can make it fit.""Dad! You know that won't work. Besides, you need that piece someplace else in the puzzle."Mom laughed. "I think I know what your father is trying to say, Kara. That puzzle piece represents you.""Right," said Dad. "Trying to jam this piece into a place where it doesn't fit is like you trying to get your own way about that job. Even if you succeeded, it wouldn't be a good fit because you would have hurt Cadence in order to get what you wanted." Kara sighed. "I guess you're right."Dad smiled at her. "I don't know what God has planned for you this summer, but I know His plans for you always involve caring about other people the way Jesus cares for us. Trust Him to help you be patient as you wait for another job opportunity to come along that fits His plans for you.""Okay, I'll do that." Kara grinned. "Now let's figure out where that piece really goes!"-Sherry L. Kuyt

The Right Fit510931d5-4fed-419c-a2e7-e956f13c4defSun, 28 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 148: The Holy Spirit’s Work in the Liturgy Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacramental economy, specifically the Holy Spirit’s work in the liturgy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that what Jesus makes possible, the Holy Spirit makes actual. We are made to live in the life of the risen Christ and that is what the Spirit brings about in us. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the importance of understanding that the Christian Liturgy springs from and fulfills the Jewish Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1091-1098. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacramental economy, specifically the Holy Spirit’s work in the liturgy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that what Jesus makes possible, the Holy Spirit makes actual. We are made to live in the life of the risen Christ and that is what the Spirit brings about in us. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the importance of understanding that the Christian Liturgy springs from and fulfills the Jewish Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1091-1098. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 148: The Holy Spirit’s Work in the Liturgy348a0e11-299c-43fa-890c-c0ca2f4e4181Sun, 28 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/28/23 Come, Holy Spirit! Homily from Pentecost Sunday I do not want what Jesus has done in me to stop with me. Jesus has accomplished the Father's will in offering Himself on the Cross. He has further sent the Holy Spirit for the salvation of the world. God has done something incredible in the life of each Christian. And He sends us out into the world so that what He has done in us continues to be done in those close to us. Mass Readings from May 28, 2023:Acts 2:1-11Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday I do not want what Jesus has done in me to stop with me. Jesus has accomplished the Father's will in offering Himself on the Cross. He has further sent the Holy Spirit for the salvation of the world. God has done something incredible in the life of each Christian. And He sends us out into the world so that what He has done in us continues to be done in those close to us. Mass Readings from May 28, 2023:Acts 2:1-11Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full5/28/23 Come, Holy Spirit!2e1acfd2-779b-432f-bc88-ce6ae28aa7c6Sat, 27 May 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/28/23 Come, Holy Spirit! Homily from Pentecost Sunday I do not want what Jesus has done in me to stop with me. Jesus has accomplished the Father's will in offering Himself on the Cross. He has further sent the Holy Spirit for the salvation of the world. God has done something incredible in the life of each Christian. And He sends us out into the world so that what He has done in us continues to be done in those close to us. Mass Readings from May 28, 2023:Acts 2:1-11Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday I do not want what Jesus has done in me to stop with me. Jesus has accomplished the Father's will in offering Himself on the Cross. He has further sent the Holy Spirit for the salvation of the world. God has done something incredible in the life of each Christian. And He sends us out into the world so that what He has done in us continues to be done in those close to us. Mass Readings from May 28, 2023:Acts 2:1-11Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full5/28/23 Come, Holy Spirit!35429fde-8da0-4a72-af88-60b804bca8bbSat, 27 May 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/28/23 Come, Holy Spirit! Homily from Pentecost Sunday I do not want what Jesus has done in me to stop with me. Jesus has accomplished the Father's will in offering Himself on the Cross. He has further sent the Holy Spirit for the salvation of the world. God has done something incredible in the life of each Christian. And He sends us out into the world so that what He has done in us continues to be done in those close to us. Mass Readings from May 28, 2023:Acts 2:1-11Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday I do not want what Jesus has done in me to stop with me. Jesus has accomplished the Father's will in offering Himself on the Cross. He has further sent the Holy Spirit for the salvation of the world. God has done something incredible in the life of each Christian. And He sends us out into the world so that what He has done in us continues to be done in those close to us. Mass Readings from May 28, 2023:Acts 2:1-11Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full5/28/23 Come, Holy Spirit!e3f6ef13-101c-43ea-ae9d-09d6fa902cf9Sat, 27 May 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Temple Worship (2023) Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 147: Temple Worship (2023)8bc6e36a-c68c-4a53-bae5-8a3338b4eddaSat, 27 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Temple Worship (2023) Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 147: Temple Worship (2023)fe5257ff-a1b0-464a-b6ab-1fdc4cd7915cSat, 27 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Temple Worship (2023) Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 147: Temple Worship (2023)9ab3ab20-ef11-42d4-bf9b-b2fade58bd37Sat, 27 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Temple Worship (2023) Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 147: Temple Worship (2023)7190867d-88a9-4869-ba0e-c1339083dda1Sat, 27 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Christ’s Work in the Liturgy We continue our examination of Christ’s acts through the sacraments that he instituted. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding that the sacraments are sacred signs that “make present efficaciously the grace they signify.” The sacraments specifically signify the Paschal mystery, Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. We also explore how the Paschal mystery cannot remain in the past. Though it occurred in time, it transcends all time and is made present in all time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1084-1090. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of Christ’s acts through the sacraments that he instituted. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding that the sacraments are sacred signs that “make present efficaciously the grace they signify.” The sacraments specifically signify the Paschal mystery, Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. We also explore how the Paschal mystery cannot remain in the past. Though it occurred in time, it transcends all time and is made present in all time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1084-1090. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 147: Christ’s Work in the Liturgyd324204f-89aa-4871-8821-b73eb4ecb9b4Sat, 27 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYour Own WayNathaniel gasped when he saw a quick flash of white through the trees. "A deer," he whispered. Carefully picking his way across sticks and fallen branches, Nathaniel quietly walked toward the deer. Glancing over his shoulder, he could still see his family's campsite, so he went on. When he got a little closer to the deer, it bounded off through the trees. Nathaniel ran after it, but soon it was lost from his sight. Nathaniel stopped beside a small stream. "Goodbye, Mr. Deer," he called as he turned back toward camp, but…where was camp? In one quick second Nathaniel knew he was lost.Nathaniel's excitement turned to terror as he recalled the ranger's warning about bears in the area. Dear God, he prayed, I'm scared! I know I wasn't supposed to lose sight of our camp, but I forgot. I'm sorry! Please help me find my way back.Just then Nathaniel heard a voice over the gurgling of the stream. "Nathaniel!" it called. "Nathaaaniel!""Dad!" Nathaniel called back. He ran toward the sound of the voice, and moments later, he was in his father's arms."Where have you been?" asked Dad. "We told you--" But the scolding stopped as Nathaniel's fears turned to tears. "It's okay, Nathaniel," Dad said, holding him tightly.At family devotions around the campfire, Dad asked, "Nathaniel, what happened when you didn't follow our instructions today?""I got lost," said Nathaniel. "I knew I was supposed to stay close to our camp, and I didn't mean to disobey, but I just went my own way without thinking."Dad nodded. "We all do that sometimes as Christians, don't we? Instead of obeying God, we do what we want instead.""But you came and found me, Dad," Nathaniel said.Dad smiled. "Yes, and Jesus does the same for us. He came to find us when we were lost sinners, taking the punishment for our sins Himself by dying on the cross so we could be saved. And He continues to show us love and forgiveness when we disobey Him and go our own way.""I'm so glad you found me today, Dad" said Nathaniel. "And I'm glad Jesus comes to find us when we wander away." -Daniel A. Burns

Nathaniel gasped when he saw a quick flash of white through the trees. "A deer," he whispered. Carefully picking his way across sticks and fallen branches, Nathaniel quietly walked toward the deer. Glancing over his shoulder, he could still see his family's campsite, so he went on. When he got a little closer to the deer, it bounded off through the trees. Nathaniel ran after it, but soon it was lost from his sight. Nathaniel stopped beside a small stream. "Goodbye, Mr. Deer," he called as he turned back toward camp, but…where was camp? In one quick second Nathaniel knew he was lost.Nathaniel's excitement turned to terror as he recalled the ranger's warning about bears in the area. Dear God, he prayed, I'm scared! I know I wasn't supposed to lose sight of our camp, but I forgot. I'm sorry! Please help me find my way back.Just then Nathaniel heard a voice over the gurgling of the stream. "Nathaniel!" it called. "Nathaaaniel!""Dad!" Nathaniel called back. He ran toward the sound of the voice, and moments later, he was in his father's arms."Where have you been?" asked Dad. "We told you--" But the scolding stopped as Nathaniel's fears turned to tears. "It's okay, Nathaniel," Dad said, holding him tightly.At family devotions around the campfire, Dad asked, "Nathaniel, what happened when you didn't follow our instructions today?""I got lost," said Nathaniel. "I knew I was supposed to stay close to our camp, and I didn't mean to disobey, but I just went my own way without thinking."Dad nodded. "We all do that sometimes as Christians, don't we? Instead of obeying God, we do what we want instead.""But you came and found me, Dad," Nathaniel said.Dad smiled. "Yes, and Jesus does the same for us. He came to find us when we were lost sinners, taking the punishment for our sins Himself by dying on the cross so we could be saved. And He continues to show us love and forgiveness when we disobey Him and go our own way.""I'm so glad you found me today, Dad" said Nathaniel. "And I'm glad Jesus comes to find us when we wander away." -Daniel A. Burns

Your Own Way66a2df01-0ffd-43a4-813a-3a9894402b46Sat, 27 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Christ’s Work in the Liturgy We continue our examination of Christ’s acts through the sacraments that he instituted. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding that the sacraments are sacred signs that “make present efficaciously the grace they signify.” The sacraments specifically signify the Paschal mystery, Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. We also explore how the Paschal mystery cannot remain in the past. Though it occurred in time, it transcends all time and is made present in all time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1084-1090. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of Christ’s acts through the sacraments that he instituted. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding that the sacraments are sacred signs that “make present efficaciously the grace they signify.” The sacraments specifically signify the Paschal mystery, Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. We also explore how the Paschal mystery cannot remain in the past. Though it occurred in time, it transcends all time and is made present in all time. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1084-1090. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 147: Christ’s Work in the Liturgyb17864a2-f822-4d5a-819e-3127d04e194fSat, 27 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 111- The Unexpected Health Benefits Of Travel Everyone Should Know: Max LugavereHave you ever felt like your life is stuck on repeat and you are just doing the same things again and again? In this moment Max Lugavere discusses the dangers of becoming stuck in a rut and how our brain removes joy, excitement and happiness to save energy when we become fixed in our routines and habits. This is why when we grow older time seems to move quicker, as when we are younger every day is different and new. To combat this, Max discusses how new and novel experiences such as travel are hugely important for the brain and can even create new brain cells. This is part of not just living a longer life but living a fuller life. Listen to the full episode here -https://g2ul0.app.link/04wJkhTdUzb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Max: https://www.instagram.com/maxlugavere/?hl=en https://twitter.com/maxlugavere?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business, Marketing & Life' per order link: ⁠https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt like your life is stuck on repeat and you are just doing the same things again and again? In this moment Max Lugavere discusses the dangers of becoming stuck in a rut and how our brain removes joy, excitement and happiness to save energy when we become fixed in our routines and habits. This is why when we grow older time seems to move quicker, as when we are younger every day is different and new. To combat this, Max discusses how new and novel experiences such as travel are hugely important for the brain and can even create new brain cells. This is part of not just living a longer life but living a fuller life. Listen to the full episode here -https://g2ul0.app.link/04wJkhTdUzb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Max: https://www.instagram.com/maxlugavere/?hl=en https://twitter.com/maxlugavere?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business, Marketing & Life' per order link: ⁠https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 111- The Unexpected Health Benefits Of Travel Everyone Should Know: Max Lugaverea70b7a4c-1fb3-4174-a249-45c950919089Fri, 26 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000975https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Universal Church (2023) Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 146: The Universal Church (2023)7df0f803-81a8-4ae1-a7f8-c539f501c149Fri, 26 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Universal Church (2023) Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 146: The Universal Church (2023)656141d2-300c-44eb-a85e-14cf64d5933eFri, 26 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Universal Church (2023) Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 146: The Universal Church (2023)d4315f8d-68d0-4f6b-af25-ad630aa5c595Fri, 26 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Universal Church (2023) Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 146: The Universal Church (2023)28ae4ce2-29e0-4c70-9e50-8cff4858d168Fri, 26 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Father’s Work in the Liturgy Together, we begin Section One on the sacramental economy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the sacramental economy is both what God has done for us and how we should participate in it. He also emphasizes the blessings we receive from the sacraments through the Father. We conclude with an examination on the dual dimension of the sacramental liturgy, that while we are praising the Father, we are praising the Father with his own gift, his own Son. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1076-1083. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, we begin Section One on the sacramental economy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the sacramental economy is both what God has done for us and how we should participate in it. He also emphasizes the blessings we receive from the sacraments through the Father. We conclude with an examination on the dual dimension of the sacramental liturgy, that while we are praising the Father, we are praising the Father with his own gift, his own Son. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1076-1083. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 146: The Father’s Work in the Liturgy8215f760-da38-486b-915a-d0817e531092Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Secret to a Happy LifeMae was lost in thought as she helped her mother put away the dishes. "A penny for your thoughts," said Mom, nudging her."They're worth much more than that!" Mae said with a grin. "But since you're my mom, I'll give them to you for free. I was thinking of something my teacher said this morning at church. She said the only way for us--for Christians--to be really happy is to do what God wants us to do instead of doing what we want." Mae paused. "It doesn't make sense. How can we be happy if we're always doing things we don't want to do?""I agree that if the Christian life was just a matter of forcing ourselves to do unpleasant things, it certainly wouldn't be very enjoyable," said Mom. "But what makes you think you wouldn't want to do what God asks of you?"Mae shrugged. "Well, if I'm doing what He asks instead of what I want, that means I don't really want to do what He tells me to, doesn't it?""Let's think about that," Mom said. "When you came home from school today, what did you do?""I went next door and helped Mrs. Grimes wash windows," Mae replied."You've never really liked washing windows, so were you miserable doing that?" asked Mom.Mae shook her head. "No. I really like Mrs. Grimes. I did it because I was glad to help her, not because I had to. I actually really enjoyed it!" "In other words, you helped her out of love," Mom explained. "That's the real secret of a happy Christian life. If we try to serve God out of a sense of duty, we'll just feel like we're giving up the things we want to do. But when we look to Jesus as our source of joy and contentment, we can serve Him out of love and gratitude. That's what makes the difference! When we remember that His Spirit is working in us, making our desires look more like His, we can feel joy as He leads us in serving Him and showing His love to others."Mae nodded thoughtfully. "Jesus loves me and died for me, and He fills me with joy every day. I want to serve Him out of love for everything He's done for me." -Sherry L. Kuyt

Mae was lost in thought as she helped her mother put away the dishes. "A penny for your thoughts," said Mom, nudging her."They're worth much more than that!" Mae said with a grin. "But since you're my mom, I'll give them to you for free. I was thinking of something my teacher said this morning at church. She said the only way for us--for Christians--to be really happy is to do what God wants us to do instead of doing what we want." Mae paused. "It doesn't make sense. How can we be happy if we're always doing things we don't want to do?""I agree that if the Christian life was just a matter of forcing ourselves to do unpleasant things, it certainly wouldn't be very enjoyable," said Mom. "But what makes you think you wouldn't want to do what God asks of you?"Mae shrugged. "Well, if I'm doing what He asks instead of what I want, that means I don't really want to do what He tells me to, doesn't it?""Let's think about that," Mom said. "When you came home from school today, what did you do?""I went next door and helped Mrs. Grimes wash windows," Mae replied."You've never really liked washing windows, so were you miserable doing that?" asked Mom.Mae shook her head. "No. I really like Mrs. Grimes. I did it because I was glad to help her, not because I had to. I actually really enjoyed it!" "In other words, you helped her out of love," Mom explained. "That's the real secret of a happy Christian life. If we try to serve God out of a sense of duty, we'll just feel like we're giving up the things we want to do. But when we look to Jesus as our source of joy and contentment, we can serve Him out of love and gratitude. That's what makes the difference! When we remember that His Spirit is working in us, making our desires look more like His, we can feel joy as He leads us in serving Him and showing His love to others."Mae nodded thoughtfully. "Jesus loves me and died for me, and He fills me with joy every day. I want to serve Him out of love for everything He's done for me." -Sherry L. Kuyt

The Secret to a Happy Life2cee82a6-9150-46e5-b010-c474fd7fe0beFri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Father’s Work in the Liturgy Together, we begin Section One on the sacramental economy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the sacramental economy is both what God has done for us and how we should participate in it. He also emphasizes the blessings we receive from the sacraments through the Father. We conclude with an examination on the dual dimension of the sacramental liturgy, that while we are praising the Father, we are praising the Father with his own gift, his own Son. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1076-1083. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, we begin Section One on the sacramental economy. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the sacramental economy is both what God has done for us and how we should participate in it. He also emphasizes the blessings we receive from the sacraments through the Father. We conclude with an examination on the dual dimension of the sacramental liturgy, that while we are praising the Father, we are praising the Father with his own gift, his own Son. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1076-1083. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 146: The Father’s Work in the Liturgya37a6737-b6e2-4709-ba11-e830b0135126Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Christian Life IS Impossible The call to holiness can feel like an overwhelming challenge. In fact it can seem downright impossible. But in spite of our brokenness, sinfulness and littleness God keeps calling us to &quot;walk on the water&quot; with Him. Today Fr. Mike contrasts our &quot;mercenary heart&quot; – which so easily is swayed to pursue the pleasures of the world which draws our gaze away from Jesus – with the &quot;Merciful Heart of Jesus&quot; that seeks to draw us to Himself. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The call to holiness can feel like an overwhelming challenge. In fact it can seem downright impossible. But in spite of our brokenness, sinfulness and littleness God keeps calling us to &quot;walk on the water&quot; with Him. Today Fr. Mike contrasts our &quot;mercenary heart&quot; – which so easily is swayed to pursue the pleasures of the world which draws our gaze away from Jesus – with the &quot;Merciful Heart of Jesus&quot; that seeks to draw us to Himself. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Christian Life IS Impossible6c8a10b9-b79b-45b8-b2fd-cd0858896632Thu, 25 May 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Christian Life IS Impossible The call to holiness can feel like an overwhelming challenge. In fact it can seem downright impossible. But in spite of our brokenness, sinfulness and littleness God keeps calling us to &quot;walk on the water&quot; with Him. Today Fr. Mike contrasts our &quot;mercenary heart&quot; – which so easily is swayed to pursue the pleasures of the world which draws our gaze away from Jesus – with the &quot;Merciful Heart of Jesus&quot; that seeks to draw us to Himself. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The call to holiness can feel like an overwhelming challenge. In fact it can seem downright impossible. But in spite of our brokenness, sinfulness and littleness God keeps calling us to &quot;walk on the water&quot; with Him. Today Fr. Mike contrasts our &quot;mercenary heart&quot; – which so easily is swayed to pursue the pleasures of the world which draws our gaze away from Jesus – with the &quot;Merciful Heart of Jesus&quot; that seeks to draw us to Himself. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Christian Life IS Impossible3e79d4e4-42e2-4536-9e1f-33df0d22a3c5Thu, 25 May 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPsalms 76 – The Power of GodPsalms 76

Psalms 76

fullPsalms 76 – The Power of God7211da56-4448-46fe-bdb2-2de604fc581bThu, 25 May 2023 12:30:00 +0000610https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Scripture ACTUALLY Says About the EucharistIn today's episode, hosts John Heinen and Sam Guzman discuss the actual teachings of the Eucharist relying on the words from the Holy Scripture. We go through the Scripture and pull out 5 different sections in the Bible to prove the truth of the Eucharist that all men must understand. We rely heavily on other Scripture verses to further support these primary verses. Men, the Eucharist can transform you; read, pray, and learn to love Christ in the Eucharist. 🔴 LEARN MORE ABOUT Catholic Gentleman+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/finally-here 🔴 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, hosts John Heinen and Sam Guzman discuss the actual teachings of the Eucharist relying on the words from the Holy Scripture. We go through the Scripture and pull out 5 different sections in the Bible to prove the truth of the Eucharist that all men must understand. We rely heavily on other Scripture verses to further support these primary verses. Men, the Eucharist can transform you; read, pray, and learn to love Christ in the Eucharist. 🔴 LEARN MORE ABOUT Catholic Gentleman+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com/finally-here 🔴 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhat Scripture ACTUALLY Says About the Eucharistc1f6d0f3-e487-40ac-9829-e770284401ffThu, 25 May 2023 09:10:00 +00002985https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJack Whitehall's Emotional Confession About His Dad, His Biggest Fear & His New Life!n this new episode Steven sits down with the British comedian, actor, writer and presenter, Jack Whitehall. Jack is a three time winner of the ‘King of Comedy’ at the ‘British Comedy Awards’. He began his television career as a presenter for ‘Big Brother's Big Mouth’ in 2008, before appearing on panel shows such as ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’, ‘Would I Lie To You’ and ‘Mock The Week’. He co-wrote and starred in the TV shows, ‘Fresh Meat’ and ‘Bad Education’, making his film debut with ‘The Bad Education Movie’. He appears with his father, Michael Whitehall, in the Netflix comedy documentary series, ‘Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father’. The two have also written a book together, ‘Him & Me’. Jack is starring in the new film ‘Robots’ available now in theatres and on demand. In this conversation Jack and Steven discuss topics, such as: How comedy is an escape for Jack Using comedy as a way to hide his anxieties His fears that his success can leave him at any moment How he struggles with achieving a work life balance His relationship with his father and aims for fatherhood Jack is currently touring the UK with his 2023 live show, ‘Settle Down’, tickets and tour dates are available here: https://bit.ly/3BTdeqF Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ompM6Z Twitter: https://bit.ly/3IFnc2C Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

n this new episode Steven sits down with the British comedian, actor, writer and presenter, Jack Whitehall. Jack is a three time winner of the ‘King of Comedy’ at the ‘British Comedy Awards’. He began his television career as a presenter for ‘Big Brother's Big Mouth’ in 2008, before appearing on panel shows such as ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’, ‘Would I Lie To You’ and ‘Mock The Week’. He co-wrote and starred in the TV shows, ‘Fresh Meat’ and ‘Bad Education’, making his film debut with ‘The Bad Education Movie’. He appears with his father, Michael Whitehall, in the Netflix comedy documentary series, ‘Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father’. The two have also written a book together, ‘Him & Me’. Jack is starring in the new film ‘Robots’ available now in theatres and on demand. In this conversation Jack and Steven discuss topics, such as: How comedy is an escape for Jack Using comedy as a way to hide his anxieties His fears that his success can leave him at any moment How he struggles with achieving a work life balance His relationship with his father and aims for fatherhood Jack is currently touring the UK with his 2023 live show, ‘Settle Down’, tickets and tour dates are available here: https://bit.ly/3BTdeqF Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ompM6Z Twitter: https://bit.ly/3IFnc2C Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJack Whitehall's Emotional Confession About His Dad, His Biggest Fear & His New Life!551b7de1-1162-461f-84c0-e5e0c2362d2bThu, 25 May 2023 05:00:00 +00005140https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2023) Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2023)b55dc721-a758-437b-81d6-badca6a4d940Thu, 25 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2023) Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2023)d2771d8f-bcc1-4dad-a875-2aefe6d61bf7Thu, 25 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2023) Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2023)a6721036-b612-4dab-910a-a1fa8df0d1beThu, 25 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2023) Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2023)5913d3d8-c076-4477-be1f-bd439516af03Thu, 25 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Introduction to the Liturgy Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section of the Catechism examining the liturgy. We start with an exploration of the questions of “why” the liturgy and “what” the liturgy is. Fr. Mike explains that it is through the liturgy that we are able to encounter the grace that Jesus Christ has won for us. He emphasizes that it is the liturgy that gives us access to God, himself. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1066-1075. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section of the Catechism examining the liturgy. We start with an exploration of the questions of “why” the liturgy and “what” the liturgy is. Fr. Mike explains that it is through the liturgy that we are able to encounter the grace that Jesus Christ has won for us. He emphasizes that it is the liturgy that gives us access to God, himself. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1066-1075. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 145: Introduction to the Liturgy1b52ce8c-ddc9-49c4-949f-89c05263d37fThu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Better FriendAddison sat cross-legged on the bedroom floor, surrounded by snapshots. "Look, Mom!" she exclaimed. "Here's another picture of me and Mousie. I really loved that old stuffed animal."As Addison shuffled through several old photos, her mother peeked over her shoulder. There were pictures of Addison swinging in the backyard, riding her first bike, and wearing a red Christmas dress. There were a number of pictures of her blowing out candles on birthday cakes. In many of the pictures, the little girl clutched a blue stuffed toy."Why did you love that grubby old bear so much?" asked Mom. She laughed. "It really was a bear, you know, not a mouse."Addison grinned. "I know, but I thought he looked more like a mouse. I guess I loved him because he was a good guy to talk to. He just sat and listened." Addison could remember times when she had sobbed about her hurts into the fur of her faded blue friend. "I told Mousie all my secrets, and he seemed to understand--even though he never could tell me so or hug me back," she said as she gathered the pictures and put them into a shoebox."We could both use a friend like that right now, couldn't we?" said Mom. "Yeah," said Addison. "It's been a little lonely since we moved here. There's a girl at school named Rani who I've gotten to know a little. I'm hoping we'll become good friends." Addison looked at her mom. "That reminds me--Rani invited me to come with her to something called vacation Bible school at her church in a few weeks. Can I go?""I think that would be fine, once I talk to Rani's parents," Mom said.Addison nodded. "Rani told me she learns about Jesus at church. She said He's her best friend. Maybe He'll be my friend too--and yours too, Mom." She picked up a photo that had fallen to the floor and looked at it. "Maybe He's the kind of friend we can tell our secrets and hurts to," she said. "The kind of friend who understands what we're feeling. An even better friend than Mousie." -Phyllis I. Klomparens

Addison sat cross-legged on the bedroom floor, surrounded by snapshots. "Look, Mom!" she exclaimed. "Here's another picture of me and Mousie. I really loved that old stuffed animal."As Addison shuffled through several old photos, her mother peeked over her shoulder. There were pictures of Addison swinging in the backyard, riding her first bike, and wearing a red Christmas dress. There were a number of pictures of her blowing out candles on birthday cakes. In many of the pictures, the little girl clutched a blue stuffed toy."Why did you love that grubby old bear so much?" asked Mom. She laughed. "It really was a bear, you know, not a mouse."Addison grinned. "I know, but I thought he looked more like a mouse. I guess I loved him because he was a good guy to talk to. He just sat and listened." Addison could remember times when she had sobbed about her hurts into the fur of her faded blue friend. "I told Mousie all my secrets, and he seemed to understand--even though he never could tell me so or hug me back," she said as she gathered the pictures and put them into a shoebox."We could both use a friend like that right now, couldn't we?" said Mom. "Yeah," said Addison. "It's been a little lonely since we moved here. There's a girl at school named Rani who I've gotten to know a little. I'm hoping we'll become good friends." Addison looked at her mom. "That reminds me--Rani invited me to come with her to something called vacation Bible school at her church in a few weeks. Can I go?""I think that would be fine, once I talk to Rani's parents," Mom said.Addison nodded. "Rani told me she learns about Jesus at church. She said He's her best friend. Maybe He'll be my friend too--and yours too, Mom." She picked up a photo that had fallen to the floor and looked at it. "Maybe He's the kind of friend we can tell our secrets and hurts to," she said. "The kind of friend who understands what we're feeling. An even better friend than Mousie." -Phyllis I. Klomparens

A Better Friend27098f64-4eec-40f2-a941-1e655557e9f2Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Introduction to the Liturgy Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section of the Catechism examining the liturgy. We start with an exploration of the questions of “why” the liturgy and “what” the liturgy is. Fr. Mike explains that it is through the liturgy that we are able to encounter the grace that Jesus Christ has won for us. He emphasizes that it is the liturgy that gives us access to God, himself. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1066-1075. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin the section of the Catechism examining the liturgy. We start with an exploration of the questions of “why” the liturgy and “what” the liturgy is. Fr. Mike explains that it is through the liturgy that we are able to encounter the grace that Jesus Christ has won for us. He emphasizes that it is the liturgy that gives us access to God, himself. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1066-1075. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 145: Introduction to the Liturgy8f424983-fc0a-4910-ae42-3572c750739aThu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#486 Anger Management in Apologetics - Dr. Ray GuarendiDefending the Faith can take an emotional toll. Rather than turn to bitterness, the person who engages with those who attack the Faith will be most effective with some distance and calm. Psychologist Dr. Ray Guarendi offers tips on how to gain this distance and calm. …

Defending the Faith can take an emotional toll. Rather than turn to bitterness, the person who engages with those who attack the Faith will be most effective with some distance and calm. Psychologist Dr. Ray Guarendi offers tips on how to gain this distance and calm. …

#486 Anger Management in Apologetics - Dr. Ray Guarendi0b1b9b51-f99e-4a11-9995-db5aecc40ae7Wed, 24 May 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#284: Solomon be Warned: Solomon part VIII 1 Kings11:1-6, 9-13, 26-43, &amp; Luke 1:31-33   In order to respect each families ages and stages of life I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures listed so you can include what’s appropriate for your family.  Today we hear what happens at the end of Solomon&#39;s reign. Though Solomon sinned, making us wonder how the promise could ever be kept, the kids will see the Gospel woven throughout the Bible as they hear again the promise is fulfilled in the one who was born that Christmas day....Jesus. Jesus Christ will sit on the throne and His kingdom will have no end. What wonderful news!  Thanks for listening and sharing the Bible with your children! Please join us in helping families during the hunger crisis by going to https://worldconcern.org/donate/campaigns/kbs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 1 Kings11:1-6, 9-13, 26-43, &amp; Luke 1:31-33   In order to respect each families ages and stages of life I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures listed so you can include what’s appropriate for your family.  Today we hear what happens at the end of Solomon&#39;s reign. Though Solomon sinned, making us wonder how the promise could ever be kept, the kids will see the Gospel woven throughout the Bible as they hear again the promise is fulfilled in the one who was born that Christmas day....Jesus. Jesus Christ will sit on the throne and His kingdom will have no end. What wonderful news!  Thanks for listening and sharing the Bible with your children! Please join us in helping families during the hunger crisis by going to https://worldconcern.org/donate/campaigns/kbs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#284: Solomon be Warned: Solomon part VIII19b2d035-a56e-45d5-8106-b6f632c361b6Wed, 24 May 2023 10:00:34 +0000983https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: David's Last Words (2023) Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 144: David's Last Words (2023)972cb909-c4a2-453f-b070-5b5cb4055a18Wed, 24 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: David's Last Words (2023) Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 144: David's Last Words (2023)735bd53c-9a9b-438c-95eb-ec780498021bWed, 24 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: David's Last Words (2023) Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 144: David's Last Words (2023)b9b3fadf-6dde-494c-b997-124d12a8523dWed, 24 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: David's Last Words (2023) Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 144: David's Last Words (2023)a12b0437-378e-4b78-a53b-b0cd476b4c7dWed, 24 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: How We Worship (Part 2 Introduction with Bishop Andrew Cozzens) Part 2 of the Catechism—the Second Pillar—is about “how we worship” through the Liturgy and the sacraments. Fr. Mike sits down with Bishop Andrew Cozzens to discuss the significance of the way we worship God and how Jesus meets us in the sacraments. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Part 2 of the Catechism—the Second Pillar—is about “how we worship” through the Liturgy and the sacraments. Fr. Mike sits down with Bishop Andrew Cozzens to discuss the significance of the way we worship God and how Jesus meets us in the sacraments. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 144: How We Worship (Part 2 Introduction with Bishop Andrew Cozzens)2103eeae-b104-45f1-9266-7b71c39255d7Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSharp WordsBeck was talking on his phone as he walked into the house after school. "I'm not kidding, Jake! I heard Mrs. Simpson comes to school looking all bleary-eyed because she's an alcoholic. The kids say she sometimes stumbles over her words in class, and she…" Beck paused when he noticed his dad motioning for him to hang up. "Gotta go, Jake. My dad wants me for something. Bye." Beck hung up. "What is it, Dad?""You'll have to call Jake back and apologize for the gossip I just heard," said Dad. When Beck started to protest, Dad held up a hand. "Do you have any idea why Mrs. Simpson is having a hard time?"Beck shook his head. "I don't have her for any classes. I just see her in the hall sometimes, and the kids say she drinks a lot.""Well, you have no reason to believe that's true. The fact is that Mrs. Simpson's husband is very sick. She has to stay up many nights caring for him. No wonder she's tired.""Oh…I didn't know that." Beck looked truly sorry."Come with me--I want to show you something." Dad led the way to the garage. At his work table, he picked up a hammer and some nails. "Pound these nails about halfway into this board." Looking puzzled, Beck pounded the nails. "Okay," said Dad, "now pull them back out." Beck did so. "Look at this board. What do you see?" asked Dad.Beck glanced at the board. "Nail holes."Dad nodded. "Words can be as sharp as nails, Beck. When you use them the wrong way, they can hurt people. When that happens, you should apologize to the people you've hurt. Hopefully, they will forgive you. But even then, you can never take back all the harm you've caused."Beck nodded. "I get your point, Dad. I'll call Jake and tell him what I said was wrong.""Good," said Dad. "I think you need to confess your wrong to Jesus too. He always forgives, and He'll help you see others the way He does--people He loves so much that He has nail holes in His hands from when He died for our sins. That's the kind of love we need to reflect in the way we speak to and about others." -Mary Rose Pearson

Beck was talking on his phone as he walked into the house after school. "I'm not kidding, Jake! I heard Mrs. Simpson comes to school looking all bleary-eyed because she's an alcoholic. The kids say she sometimes stumbles over her words in class, and she…" Beck paused when he noticed his dad motioning for him to hang up. "Gotta go, Jake. My dad wants me for something. Bye." Beck hung up. "What is it, Dad?""You'll have to call Jake back and apologize for the gossip I just heard," said Dad. When Beck started to protest, Dad held up a hand. "Do you have any idea why Mrs. Simpson is having a hard time?"Beck shook his head. "I don't have her for any classes. I just see her in the hall sometimes, and the kids say she drinks a lot.""Well, you have no reason to believe that's true. The fact is that Mrs. Simpson's husband is very sick. She has to stay up many nights caring for him. No wonder she's tired.""Oh…I didn't know that." Beck looked truly sorry."Come with me--I want to show you something." Dad led the way to the garage. At his work table, he picked up a hammer and some nails. "Pound these nails about halfway into this board." Looking puzzled, Beck pounded the nails. "Okay," said Dad, "now pull them back out." Beck did so. "Look at this board. What do you see?" asked Dad.Beck glanced at the board. "Nail holes."Dad nodded. "Words can be as sharp as nails, Beck. When you use them the wrong way, they can hurt people. When that happens, you should apologize to the people you've hurt. Hopefully, they will forgive you. But even then, you can never take back all the harm you've caused."Beck nodded. "I get your point, Dad. I'll call Jake and tell him what I said was wrong.""Good," said Dad. "I think you need to confess your wrong to Jesus too. He always forgives, and He'll help you see others the way He does--people He loves so much that He has nail holes in His hands from when He died for our sins. That's the kind of love we need to reflect in the way we speak to and about others." -Mary Rose Pearson

Sharp Wordsbecf4f95-f0f1-4b96-921d-0e391af17ad7Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: How We Worship (Part 2 Introduction with Bishop Andrew Cozzens) Part 2 of the Catechism—the Second Pillar—is about “how we worship” through the Liturgy and the sacraments. Fr. Mike sits down with Bishop Andrew Cozzens to discuss the significance of the way we worship God and how Jesus meets us in the sacraments. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Part 2 of the Catechism—the Second Pillar—is about “how we worship” through the Liturgy and the sacraments. Fr. Mike sits down with Bishop Andrew Cozzens to discuss the significance of the way we worship God and how Jesus meets us in the sacraments. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 144: How We Worship (Part 2 Introduction with Bishop Andrew Cozzens)120ca394-3d9e-44b4-872b-89d4e85a84eaWed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCase #06 - A Taste of Honey - Pt. 1Trent, a kind-hearted and humble trucker, has seemingly found the woman of his dreams, but all that glitters is not gold

Trent, a kind-hearted and humble trucker, has seemingly found the woman of his dreams, but all that glitters is not gold

fullCase #06 - A Taste of Honey - Pt. 1325cb0f8-5a2c-45b3-8875-1c7f575e431aTue, 23 May 2023 07:39:18 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2023) Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2023)4d30e20a-70d6-4f04-adaf-e42ab2d7014eTue, 23 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2023) Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2023)a2d2c549-a28c-46ef-99a1-4beb86ae55b4Tue, 23 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2023) Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2023)da887327-9d4c-4949-a129-a3fbac7307a5Tue, 23 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2023) Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2023)4aa4e125-388c-40c8-82de-cc28c67db706Tue, 23 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Amen Congratulations, we have come to the conclusion of Part One of the Catechism! Fr. Mike reviews the last “nugget” section on death and judgment, inviting us to regularly ponder the moment of our own death and judgment before our Lord. We conclude today with an explanation of the meaning of the word “amen” and the significance it has for our belief in God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1051-1065. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Congratulations, we have come to the conclusion of Part One of the Catechism! Fr. Mike reviews the last “nugget” section on death and judgment, inviting us to regularly ponder the moment of our own death and judgment before our Lord. We conclude today with an explanation of the meaning of the word “amen” and the significance it has for our belief in God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1051-1065. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 143: Amen6402edd6-626e-4dd8-a65a-768225bb2444Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsClear AgainLiam squinted at the pitcher, ready to send the ball soaring. But three swings later, he heard the umpire call, "You're out!" Liam hung his head and walked off the field. Why can't I hit the ball like I used to? he wondered.The next morning, Liam sat next to his friend Colson during Sunday school as their teacher, Miss Bryan, started the class in song. When they finished, she held up a card. "This is our new memory verse for the month. Liam, can you read it aloud for the rest of the class?"Liam squinted at the card. "You--Your word is, is…" His voice trailed off when he couldn't finish.Miss Bryan looked to Liam's left. "Colson, can you help Liam out?"Liam's face flushed as Colson read the verse perfectly. He wondered if he would ever be able to do anything right again.Miss Bryan pulled Liam's parents aside when they came to pick him up at the end of the hour. Later on the car ride home, Dad said, "Liam, we're going to schedule an appointment for you with the optometrist.""The optom-what?" Liam questioned."The eye doctor," Mom said. "Miss Bryan mentioned you had trouble reading the verse today in Sunday school. She thinks you might need glasses, which could explain why you've been struggling in baseball."A few weeks later, Liam took his new pair of glasses out of the case and put them on. Instantly, the world came into focus. He spent the entire day moving his glasses up and down to see the difference. Everything looks so crisp! he thought. His thoughts circled back to the verse Miss Bryan had taught them: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. The Bible makes things clear just like my glasses do, Liam realized. It tells us who God is and how He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us. When my way is unclear, I need to read God's Word and trust Him to guide me. "You're up!" Colson said.Liam shook himself from his thoughts, walked over to the plate, and smiled. Because this time, things would be clear again. -Olivia Summers

Liam squinted at the pitcher, ready to send the ball soaring. But three swings later, he heard the umpire call, "You're out!" Liam hung his head and walked off the field. Why can't I hit the ball like I used to? he wondered.The next morning, Liam sat next to his friend Colson during Sunday school as their teacher, Miss Bryan, started the class in song. When they finished, she held up a card. "This is our new memory verse for the month. Liam, can you read it aloud for the rest of the class?"Liam squinted at the card. "You--Your word is, is…" His voice trailed off when he couldn't finish.Miss Bryan looked to Liam's left. "Colson, can you help Liam out?"Liam's face flushed as Colson read the verse perfectly. He wondered if he would ever be able to do anything right again.Miss Bryan pulled Liam's parents aside when they came to pick him up at the end of the hour. Later on the car ride home, Dad said, "Liam, we're going to schedule an appointment for you with the optometrist.""The optom-what?" Liam questioned."The eye doctor," Mom said. "Miss Bryan mentioned you had trouble reading the verse today in Sunday school. She thinks you might need glasses, which could explain why you've been struggling in baseball."A few weeks later, Liam took his new pair of glasses out of the case and put them on. Instantly, the world came into focus. He spent the entire day moving his glasses up and down to see the difference. Everything looks so crisp! he thought. His thoughts circled back to the verse Miss Bryan had taught them: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. The Bible makes things clear just like my glasses do, Liam realized. It tells us who God is and how He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us. When my way is unclear, I need to read God's Word and trust Him to guide me. "You're up!" Colson said.Liam shook himself from his thoughts, walked over to the plate, and smiled. Because this time, things would be clear again. -Olivia Summers

Clear Againb37076bf-4d17-4211-8c02-4c1a9a4ce4cbTue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Amen Congratulations, we have come to the conclusion of Part One of the Catechism! Fr. Mike reviews the last “nugget” section on death and judgment, inviting us to regularly ponder the moment of our own death and judgment before our Lord. We conclude today with an explanation of the meaning of the word “amen” and the significance it has for our belief in God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1051-1065. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Congratulations, we have come to the conclusion of Part One of the Catechism! Fr. Mike reviews the last “nugget” section on death and judgment, inviting us to regularly ponder the moment of our own death and judgment before our Lord. We conclude today with an explanation of the meaning of the word “amen” and the significance it has for our belief in God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1051-1065. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 143: Amen6030a333-2e0a-494f-a714-465e6387e623Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGo CampingThere's a lot of guys who are happy to go camping with their kids - and a lot who are not. Whether you are a veteran or complete novice at camping, I want to invite you to listen to this episode. Camping is a powerful way to help your children grow, mature, and develop into kinder, smarter, and more loving people. It can be very affordable and a lot fun. And for some people, super intimidating. But it doesn't have to be! Join me in this episode as I discuss Why camping is so important, and lay out some practical advice to make a really simple but successful camping trip. Don't make this complicated!

There's a lot of guys who are happy to go camping with their kids - and a lot who are not. Whether you are a veteran or complete novice at camping, I want to invite you to listen to this episode. Camping is a powerful way to help your children grow, mature, and develop into kinder, smarter, and more loving people. It can be very affordable and a lot fun. And for some people, super intimidating. But it doesn't have to be! Join me in this episode as I discuss Why camping is so important, and lay out some practical advice to make a really simple but successful camping trip. Don't make this complicated!

fullGo Camping75542f0f-bf91-418f-b234-8351da450b36Mon, 22 May 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo.1 Habit & Procrastination Expert: We've Got ADHD Wrong! Break Any Habit & Never Be Distracted! In this new episode Steven sits down with the American behavioural design expert, Nir Eyal. Nir’s career has focused on behavioural engineering and helping businesses to develop habit-forming products. His work explores the intersection of psychology, technology, and business, and has earned him the label of “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology”. Since 2003, he has co-founded two technology companies, worked as a consultant in product design and taught as a lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. Nir is the author of 2 bestselling books, ‘Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products’ and ’Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.’ In this conversation Nir and Steven discuss topics, such as: How to reclaim your time and attention. The importance of ‘time-boxing’. The real reasons that people become distracted. How our thinking about having finite willpower is wrong. Why our thinking about ADHD is wrong and needs to be fixed. You can purchase ‘Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life’, here: https://bit.ly/3ooKYcw Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/43dDHuL Twitter: https://bit.ly/45n1Dhi Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with the American behavioural design expert, Nir Eyal. Nir’s career has focused on behavioural engineering and helping businesses to develop habit-forming products. His work explores the intersection of psychology, technology, and business, and has earned him the label of “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology”. Since 2003, he has co-founded two technology companies, worked as a consultant in product design and taught as a lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. Nir is the author of 2 bestselling books, ‘Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products’ and ’Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.’ In this conversation Nir and Steven discuss topics, such as: How to reclaim your time and attention. The importance of ‘time-boxing’. The real reasons that people become distracted. How our thinking about having finite willpower is wrong. Why our thinking about ADHD is wrong and needs to be fixed. You can purchase ‘Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life’, here: https://bit.ly/3ooKYcw Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/43dDHuL Twitter: https://bit.ly/45n1Dhi Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNo.1 Habit & Procrastination Expert: We've Got ADHD Wrong! Break Any Habit & Never Be Distracted! ef76a84b-5bf1-4404-bec9-136e57a64e75Mon, 22 May 2023 05:00:00 +00006004https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2023) Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2023)2badb89e-bde6-4f9c-823e-0a695b80fc7cMon, 22 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2023) Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2023)478fc706-6ab1-4caf-9974-210247059b16Mon, 22 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2023) Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2023)f7fe5b65-40a7-4acf-83f4-135ac824ee40Mon, 22 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2023) Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2023)73ad196a-00ae-460a-b0a1-13d7e369da85Mon, 22 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: The New Heaven and the New Earth What will happen to humanity and the entire universe at the end of time? Fr. Mike shares with us the joyous hope of the new heaven and the new earth that awaits us after the Last Judgment. We learn that “at the end of time, the Kingdom of God will come in its fullness,” and all of creation will be redeemed and renewed. There will be no more weeping, mourning, nor pain, for death shall be no more. Fr. Mike invites us to hold on to this hope as we struggle on this side of heaven and await this great promise. Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1042-1050. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

What will happen to humanity and the entire universe at the end of time? Fr. Mike shares with us the joyous hope of the new heaven and the new earth that awaits us after the Last Judgment. We learn that “at the end of time, the Kingdom of God will come in its fullness,” and all of creation will be redeemed and renewed. There will be no more weeping, mourning, nor pain, for death shall be no more. Fr. Mike invites us to hold on to this hope as we struggle on this side of heaven and await this great promise. Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1042-1050. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 142: The New Heaven and the New Earth4018b93d-8ab7-46dd-8bcf-7563e6eb0fc4Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Joy Like No OtherGeorgia went home crying to her sister Cecilia. "Cece, I was trying to be joyful today, but I can't! I saw how happy my friend was when she told me about her parents' anniversary. It must be easy for her to be joyful since her parents are still together." Georgia looked down, her bronze hair falling in her face.Her older sister tucked Georgia's hair behind her ear. "Yeah, I understand." Cecilia sighed and looked down at her feet. "Do you remember when you were only four years old?""Yeah, maybe." Georgia looked puzzled."You had so much joy," said Cecilia. "I remember one day at summer camp, the playground suddenly grew dark, and rain came pouring down. All the other kids ran underneath the playground equipment for shelter. The teachers started to get nervous as they searched for the kids. But you stayed and danced in the rain with your bright smile shining in the darkness. The kids began to come out from their hiding places and dance in the rain with you."Georgia smiled. "Oh, I guess I do remember that. I felt so much joy, even when it was cold and raining."Cecilia nodded. "And it was contagious! Having joy through trials is like being a light in the darkness, and Jesus says that being a light can lead others to Him." Georgia's face fell downcast again. "But what if I can't be happy right now?"Cecilia put an arm around her sister. "It's okay to be sad, Geo. I am too. It's just like the verse from Psalms Sister Marci read to us in church--'Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.' God knows that we may be sad for some time about Mom and Dad getting divorced, and that's okay. Just like the rain only lasts for a season, so do our trials. So long as we keep our focus on Jesus and remember that He's with us, we will experience a joy like no other. He understands our sadness and promises to dry all our tears for good one day.""You're right, Cece! I will remember to put my hope in Jesus, even if it's hard."Cecilia turned on her favorite tune and smiled. "Shall we dance?" -Toria Keyes

Georgia went home crying to her sister Cecilia. "Cece, I was trying to be joyful today, but I can't! I saw how happy my friend was when she told me about her parents' anniversary. It must be easy for her to be joyful since her parents are still together." Georgia looked down, her bronze hair falling in her face.Her older sister tucked Georgia's hair behind her ear. "Yeah, I understand." Cecilia sighed and looked down at her feet. "Do you remember when you were only four years old?""Yeah, maybe." Georgia looked puzzled."You had so much joy," said Cecilia. "I remember one day at summer camp, the playground suddenly grew dark, and rain came pouring down. All the other kids ran underneath the playground equipment for shelter. The teachers started to get nervous as they searched for the kids. But you stayed and danced in the rain with your bright smile shining in the darkness. The kids began to come out from their hiding places and dance in the rain with you."Georgia smiled. "Oh, I guess I do remember that. I felt so much joy, even when it was cold and raining."Cecilia nodded. "And it was contagious! Having joy through trials is like being a light in the darkness, and Jesus says that being a light can lead others to Him." Georgia's face fell downcast again. "But what if I can't be happy right now?"Cecilia put an arm around her sister. "It's okay to be sad, Geo. I am too. It's just like the verse from Psalms Sister Marci read to us in church--'Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.' God knows that we may be sad for some time about Mom and Dad getting divorced, and that's okay. Just like the rain only lasts for a season, so do our trials. So long as we keep our focus on Jesus and remember that He's with us, we will experience a joy like no other. He understands our sadness and promises to dry all our tears for good one day.""You're right, Cece! I will remember to put my hope in Jesus, even if it's hard."Cecilia turned on her favorite tune and smiled. "Shall we dance?" -Toria Keyes

A Joy Like No Otherf200e12a-ce59-4abd-9774-4dee40d430aeMon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: The New Heaven and the New Earth What will happen to humanity and the entire universe at the end of time? Fr. Mike shares with us the joyous hope of the new heaven and the new earth that awaits us after the Last Judgment. We learn that “at the end of time, the Kingdom of God will come in its fullness,” and all of creation will be redeemed and renewed. There will be no more weeping, mourning, nor pain, for death shall be no more. Fr. Mike invites us to hold on to this hope as we struggle on this side of heaven and await this great promise. Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1042-1050. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

What will happen to humanity and the entire universe at the end of time? Fr. Mike shares with us the joyous hope of the new heaven and the new earth that awaits us after the Last Judgment. We learn that “at the end of time, the Kingdom of God will come in its fullness,” and all of creation will be redeemed and renewed. There will be no more weeping, mourning, nor pain, for death shall be no more. Fr. Mike invites us to hold on to this hope as we struggle on this side of heaven and await this great promise. Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1042-1050. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 142: The New Heaven and the New Earth031c4d5b-841c-4f92-896f-d7101b2eba99Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Life of David (2023) Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 141: The Life of David (2023)94c524eb-a373-4ce2-b41b-77f5c24ea0b0Sun, 21 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Life of David (2023) Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 141: The Life of David (2023)731a007a-7a80-4c6f-ada5-e97f0d5d1332Sun, 21 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Life of David (2023) Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 141: The Life of David (2023)0d3f7b7b-9731-4de5-a032-f26f8b060d70Sun, 21 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Life of David (2023) Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 141: The Life of David (2023)ec1b1943-43de-493d-8379-4b72700c5d59Sun, 21 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Last Judgment We delve into the cosmic event that will take place at the end of time known as the Last Judgment. Fr. Mike explains the difference between the Last Judgment and our particular judgment at the time of our death. We learn that the Last Judgment will reveal the consequences of all our actions and how God’s justice triumphs over all the injustices we’ve committed and suffered. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the message of the Last Judgment is ultimately one of hope and conversion. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1038-1041. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We delve into the cosmic event that will take place at the end of time known as the Last Judgment. Fr. Mike explains the difference between the Last Judgment and our particular judgment at the time of our death. We learn that the Last Judgment will reveal the consequences of all our actions and how God’s justice triumphs over all the injustices we’ve committed and suffered. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the message of the Last Judgment is ultimately one of hope and conversion. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1038-1041. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 141: The Last Judgment 789b0f52-1fa8-4b5b-b0e3-34dff44a8947Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho’s Right?"Dad, at Declan's church they don't teach exactly the same things as they do at our church," Nicholas said one day. "We had an argument about it. Declan said his church is right, and I said ours is. Ours really is right, isn't it?"Before Dad could attempt an answer, Nicholas's little sister and brother came into the kitchen carrying a toy keyboard. They set it on the table. "Connor and me want to play one of the songs Daddy taught us," said Nevaeh. "Okay?"Nicholas laughed. "Okay." Using just one finger each, the kids began to play. As they carefully pressed the keys, Nicholas thought he recognized "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." But then it became obvious that the two youngsters were each playing a different song."Wait a minute!" Dad stopped the little musicians. "You're not following my instructions. I said you should decide together which song to play and then come and show me how well you could do it. Go practice one song, and then come and play for us again."When the children were gone, Dad grinned at Nicholas. "That sure didn't sound the way I intended their music to turn out. But you know, this reminds me of what we were talking about. Jesus wants His children to all play the same song. Anyone who trusts in Him for the forgiveness of their sins is part of His family, and He wants all Christians to be unified--to be one.""But which song should we be playing? Whose church is right--Declan's or ours?" Nicholas asked again."God's way is right," Dad answered. "I don't know what church Declan attends, so I don't know what his church teaches. But we obviously believe the church we go to teaches the truth of what God says in His Word. That's why we go there.""So that's what I should tell Declan the next time we argue about church differences?" asked Nicholas."Why argue? Why don't you and Declan make an agreement to read the Bible and pray that Jesus would help you both grow in your understanding of what it says?" suggested Dad. "Trust Him to help you be in harmony as you share God's love and truth with those around you." -Katherine R. Adams

"Dad, at Declan's church they don't teach exactly the same things as they do at our church," Nicholas said one day. "We had an argument about it. Declan said his church is right, and I said ours is. Ours really is right, isn't it?"Before Dad could attempt an answer, Nicholas's little sister and brother came into the kitchen carrying a toy keyboard. They set it on the table. "Connor and me want to play one of the songs Daddy taught us," said Nevaeh. "Okay?"Nicholas laughed. "Okay." Using just one finger each, the kids began to play. As they carefully pressed the keys, Nicholas thought he recognized "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." But then it became obvious that the two youngsters were each playing a different song."Wait a minute!" Dad stopped the little musicians. "You're not following my instructions. I said you should decide together which song to play and then come and show me how well you could do it. Go practice one song, and then come and play for us again."When the children were gone, Dad grinned at Nicholas. "That sure didn't sound the way I intended their music to turn out. But you know, this reminds me of what we were talking about. Jesus wants His children to all play the same song. Anyone who trusts in Him for the forgiveness of their sins is part of His family, and He wants all Christians to be unified--to be one.""But which song should we be playing? Whose church is right--Declan's or ours?" Nicholas asked again."God's way is right," Dad answered. "I don't know what church Declan attends, so I don't know what his church teaches. But we obviously believe the church we go to teaches the truth of what God says in His Word. That's why we go there.""So that's what I should tell Declan the next time we argue about church differences?" asked Nicholas."Why argue? Why don't you and Declan make an agreement to read the Bible and pray that Jesus would help you both grow in your understanding of what it says?" suggested Dad. "Trust Him to help you be in harmony as you share God's love and truth with those around you." -Katherine R. Adams

Who’s Right?19be81d0-0cd3-4bcf-a995-5b41627ae4d0Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Last Judgment We delve into the cosmic event that will take place at the end of time known as the Last Judgment. Fr. Mike explains the difference between the Last Judgment and our particular judgment at the time of our death. We learn that the Last Judgment will reveal the consequences of all our actions and how God’s justice triumphs over all the injustices we’ve committed and suffered. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the message of the Last Judgment is ultimately one of hope and conversion. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1038-1041. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We delve into the cosmic event that will take place at the end of time known as the Last Judgment. Fr. Mike explains the difference between the Last Judgment and our particular judgment at the time of our death. We learn that the Last Judgment will reveal the consequences of all our actions and how God’s justice triumphs over all the injustices we’ve committed and suffered. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the message of the Last Judgment is ultimately one of hope and conversion. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1038-1041. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 141: The Last Judgment badb01c4-502a-4697-bc88-e10d559b4a5fSun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/21/23 They Doubted Homily from the The Ascension of the Lord Approach the Lord with open hearts. It has been said that "10,000 difficulties do not make one single doubt". When we approach God, we can be tempted to hesitate. We need to be able to ask the questions that need to be answered. This asking is not the same thing as doubting.Mass Readings from May 21, 2023Acts 1:1-11Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20

Homily from the The Ascension of the Lord Approach the Lord with open hearts. It has been said that "10,000 difficulties do not make one single doubt". When we approach God, we can be tempted to hesitate. We need to be able to ask the questions that need to be answered. This asking is not the same thing as doubting.Mass Readings from May 21, 2023Acts 1:1-11Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20

full5/21/23 They Doubted42c1b134-ecc1-4ca5-872a-b2bdba874e97Sat, 20 May 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/21/23 They Doubted Homily from the The Ascension of the Lord Approach the Lord with open hearts. It has been said that "10,000 difficulties do not make one single doubt". When we approach God, we can be tempted to hesitate. We need to be able to ask the questions that need to be answered. This asking is not the same thing as doubting.Mass Readings from May 21, 2023Acts 1:1-11Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20

Homily from the The Ascension of the Lord Approach the Lord with open hearts. It has been said that "10,000 difficulties do not make one single doubt". When we approach God, we can be tempted to hesitate. We need to be able to ask the questions that need to be answered. This asking is not the same thing as doubting.Mass Readings from May 21, 2023Acts 1:1-11Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20

full5/21/23 They Doubted249ae935-2975-486d-aa76-92bd328a5967Sat, 20 May 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/21/23 They Doubted Homily from the The Ascension of the Lord Approach the Lord with open hearts. It has been said that "10,000 difficulties do not make one single doubt". When we approach God, we can be tempted to hesitate. We need to be able to ask the questions that need to be answered. This asking is not the same thing as doubting.Mass Readings from May 21, 2023Acts 1:1-11Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20

Homily from the The Ascension of the Lord Approach the Lord with open hearts. It has been said that "10,000 difficulties do not make one single doubt". When we approach God, we can be tempted to hesitate. We need to be able to ask the questions that need to be answered. This asking is not the same thing as doubting.Mass Readings from May 21, 2023Acts 1:1-11Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20

full5/21/23 They Doubted6aa7f90b-ff8b-43c3-9d8f-df438bbcb2a2Sat, 20 May 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2023)dc345872-112b-43f3-bd4f-790444931e9aSat, 20 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2023)39411f39-f6a8-4caa-aa1a-5d24c19bde17Sat, 20 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2023)70abf9e6-7865-4838-af57-447a0eeab8fcSat, 20 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2023)0c548084-450b-42c5-8ed2-49a42732b730Sat, 20 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: Purgatory and Hell Why do purgatory and hell exist? The Catechism teaches us today about the existence and the meaning of purgatory and hell. We learn that purgatory is a transitional state of purification while hell is the state of permanent separation from God. Fr. Mike reminds us that nobody drifts into heaven because “we cannot be united to God unless we freely choose to love him.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1030-1037. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Why do purgatory and hell exist? The Catechism teaches us today about the existence and the meaning of purgatory and hell. We learn that purgatory is a transitional state of purification while hell is the state of permanent separation from God. Fr. Mike reminds us that nobody drifts into heaven because “we cannot be united to God unless we freely choose to love him.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1030-1037. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 140: Purgatory and Hellbef743e9-0d56-49a9-9ed3-d4079607fe62Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSafe through the StormKyle and Callam looked out at their backyard as rain pelted the glass. Lightning flashed and thunder crashed. "Yikes!" Callam jumped."That was close," Kyle said as the tornado siren sounded."Everyone to the basement!" Mom yelled. She turned on the TV downstairs to keep track of the storm."A tornado warning has been issued for our area," the TV meteorologist said. "Go to your safe place now.""I wish Dad was here," Callam said as winds howled and objects outside hit their house."We should pray," said Kyle.The boys and Mom held hands. They prayed for God to protect their family, friends, and neighbors. "Amen," Mom said. "Never forget, boys, that God is our shelter in every storm of life." Just then the electricity went off. Kyle turned on a flashlight."Do you remember in the Bible when Jesus and His disciples were in a boat and a storm suddenly came on the lake?" Mom asked.Callam nodded. "Jesus was asleep, and the disciples thought they were going to drown.""They woke Jesus up," Kyle said, "and He told the storm, 'Quiet! Be still!' Then everything was calm again.""That's right," said Mom. "I know it's stormy and scary outside now, but remember that Jesus is here with us too. He saved us from sin and gave us eternal life, and He will never leave us, no matter what happens. We can trust Him to calm our fears and comfort us with His presence in the midst of life's storms."Just then Mom's cell phone rang. "It's Dad." She put it on speaker. Dad told them he was okay and would be home as soon as he could get there."It sounds quiet now," Kyle said after Dad hung up. "Do you think we should look?""I'll take a peek," Mom said, going upstairs. "The storm's passed," she called down to them a minute later. "Come on up."Kyle and Callam went upstairs and looked outside. Tree branches, twigs, and leaves littered the yard. "Look!" Callam pointed. "A trampoline's way back by the woods. Glad it missed our house.""Thank You, Jesus, for keeping us calm and safe through the storm," Kyle whispered.-Lynda Boucher

Kyle and Callam looked out at their backyard as rain pelted the glass. Lightning flashed and thunder crashed. "Yikes!" Callam jumped."That was close," Kyle said as the tornado siren sounded."Everyone to the basement!" Mom yelled. She turned on the TV downstairs to keep track of the storm."A tornado warning has been issued for our area," the TV meteorologist said. "Go to your safe place now.""I wish Dad was here," Callam said as winds howled and objects outside hit their house."We should pray," said Kyle.The boys and Mom held hands. They prayed for God to protect their family, friends, and neighbors. "Amen," Mom said. "Never forget, boys, that God is our shelter in every storm of life." Just then the electricity went off. Kyle turned on a flashlight."Do you remember in the Bible when Jesus and His disciples were in a boat and a storm suddenly came on the lake?" Mom asked.Callam nodded. "Jesus was asleep, and the disciples thought they were going to drown.""They woke Jesus up," Kyle said, "and He told the storm, 'Quiet! Be still!' Then everything was calm again.""That's right," said Mom. "I know it's stormy and scary outside now, but remember that Jesus is here with us too. He saved us from sin and gave us eternal life, and He will never leave us, no matter what happens. We can trust Him to calm our fears and comfort us with His presence in the midst of life's storms."Just then Mom's cell phone rang. "It's Dad." She put it on speaker. Dad told them he was okay and would be home as soon as he could get there."It sounds quiet now," Kyle said after Dad hung up. "Do you think we should look?""I'll take a peek," Mom said, going upstairs. "The storm's passed," she called down to them a minute later. "Come on up."Kyle and Callam went upstairs and looked outside. Tree branches, twigs, and leaves littered the yard. "Look!" Callam pointed. "A trampoline's way back by the woods. Glad it missed our house.""Thank You, Jesus, for keeping us calm and safe through the storm," Kyle whispered.-Lynda Boucher

Safe through the Storm4c3cee93-af69-44ea-b983-576de0cb6362Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: Purgatory and Hell Why do purgatory and hell exist? The Catechism teaches us today about the existence and the meaning of purgatory and hell. We learn that purgatory is a transitional state of purification while hell is the state of permanent separation from God. Fr. Mike reminds us that nobody drifts into heaven because “we cannot be united to God unless we freely choose to love him.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1030-1037. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Why do purgatory and hell exist? The Catechism teaches us today about the existence and the meaning of purgatory and hell. We learn that purgatory is a transitional state of purification while hell is the state of permanent separation from God. Fr. Mike reminds us that nobody drifts into heaven because “we cannot be united to God unless we freely choose to love him.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1030-1037. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 140: Purgatory and Helle0627cc7-f137-4ec0-8239-24981137b877Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 110- The Unknown And Surprising Power Of Physical Touch: Dacher Keltner How would you like to increase you life expectancy, be happier and have less stress? According to Professor Dacher Keltner, one of the world’s leading emotion scientists, the solution is as simple as reaching out. In this moment, Professor Keltner discusses the awesome power of touch and the devastating impacts of living without it. Through evolution humans are built for touch and connection, this can be seen all over our bodies from our hands, skin and brain. However, in the current pandemic of loneliness millions of people are missing out on its benefits. Ultimately Professor Keltner believes we need to remove our suspicions of touch and see it for what it is: a foundational language that all human speak and feel. Listen to the full episode here -https://g2ul0.app.link/04wJkhTdUzb Dacher: https://www.dacherkeltner.com Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business, Marketing & Life' per order link: https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you like to increase you life expectancy, be happier and have less stress? According to Professor Dacher Keltner, one of the world’s leading emotion scientists, the solution is as simple as reaching out. In this moment, Professor Keltner discusses the awesome power of touch and the devastating impacts of living without it. Through evolution humans are built for touch and connection, this can be seen all over our bodies from our hands, skin and brain. However, in the current pandemic of loneliness millions of people are missing out on its benefits. Ultimately Professor Keltner believes we need to remove our suspicions of touch and see it for what it is: a foundational language that all human speak and feel. Listen to the full episode here -https://g2ul0.app.link/04wJkhTdUzb Dacher: https://www.dacherkeltner.com Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business, Marketing & Life' per order link: https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 110- The Unknown And Surprising Power Of Physical Touch: Dacher Keltner b93b461e-f759-4840-a6b7-e3388cc18288Fri, 19 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000977https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2023) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2023)1f0a1c96-bd1f-4684-b7d4-a71c1dfa217fFri, 19 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2023) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2023)d1477889-6f86-49ef-a2ae-bd17f274d2ebFri, 19 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2023) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2023)952ee93c-2ed3-4686-8172-e361d189b7ddFri, 19 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2023) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2023)ba4b71c9-3c4d-46a2-9b35-7fc2f7cdabbcFri, 19 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: I Believe in Life Everlasting Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore what happens to us at and after the moment of our death. We examine the importance of understanding that the Christian, who unites his death with Christ Jesus, takes a step towards Christ in everlasting life. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we have an active choice in our journey to our Father in heaven. We should not simply desire Heaven, but actively choose it. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1020-1029. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore what happens to us at and after the moment of our death. We examine the importance of understanding that the Christian, who unites his death with Christ Jesus, takes a step towards Christ in everlasting life. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we have an active choice in our journey to our Father in heaven. We should not simply desire Heaven, but actively choose it. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1020-1029. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 139: I Believe in Life Everlastingb2f2600a-3deb-4b61-89d5-41c82a4b0a56Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Overdue BookRachel groaned when she discovered a library book tucked away in the corner of her closet. I checked this out more than a year ago! she thought as she flipped through the pages. By now, the fine will be really huge. I'll never be able to pay it! She sighed. I bet Mom and Dad will be mad too. They always say I need to be more responsible. Rachel shoved the book back into the closet, but she continued to worry about it for days. Finally, just before family devotions one evening, she told her parents she had found the long-forgotten book. "I'm really sorry I didn't return it a long time ago. I would have told you before, but I thought I'd try to save enough money to pay the fine first." Rachel looked down at her hands. "I don't know if I'll ever have enough money though. The fine's probably really big by now. What should I do?""Oh!" said her mom. "When I was at the library several months ago, the librarian asked me about that book. It was already so long overdue that it was cheaper to buy it than to pay the fine, so that's what I did." She smiled at Rachel. "I'll admit, I was pretty annoyed that you hadn't brought it back. But then I completely forgot to tell you about it!""Whew!" Rachel breathed a sigh of relief. "Thanks a lot, Mom. Just think--I've been feeling so guilty and worried, and all the time the book was paid for!""What happened to you is a good introduction to what we'll be reading for devotions tonight," Dad said as he flipped through his Bible. "People often feel guilty for years about things they've done wrong. Just like you put off going back to the library, we might put off confessing our sin to God. Like you, we may think we need to pay the fine for our sins by cleaning up our lives and doing good things to make up for our wrongs."Mom nodded. "And like you, we'd never be able to pay that debt. We need to realize that Jesus paid the full price for our sins on the cross. All we have to do is trust in Him and receive His forgiveness." -Sherry L. Kuyt

Rachel groaned when she discovered a library book tucked away in the corner of her closet. I checked this out more than a year ago! she thought as she flipped through the pages. By now, the fine will be really huge. I'll never be able to pay it! She sighed. I bet Mom and Dad will be mad too. They always say I need to be more responsible. Rachel shoved the book back into the closet, but she continued to worry about it for days. Finally, just before family devotions one evening, she told her parents she had found the long-forgotten book. "I'm really sorry I didn't return it a long time ago. I would have told you before, but I thought I'd try to save enough money to pay the fine first." Rachel looked down at her hands. "I don't know if I'll ever have enough money though. The fine's probably really big by now. What should I do?""Oh!" said her mom. "When I was at the library several months ago, the librarian asked me about that book. It was already so long overdue that it was cheaper to buy it than to pay the fine, so that's what I did." She smiled at Rachel. "I'll admit, I was pretty annoyed that you hadn't brought it back. But then I completely forgot to tell you about it!""Whew!" Rachel breathed a sigh of relief. "Thanks a lot, Mom. Just think--I've been feeling so guilty and worried, and all the time the book was paid for!""What happened to you is a good introduction to what we'll be reading for devotions tonight," Dad said as he flipped through his Bible. "People often feel guilty for years about things they've done wrong. Just like you put off going back to the library, we might put off confessing our sin to God. Like you, we may think we need to pay the fine for our sins by cleaning up our lives and doing good things to make up for our wrongs."Mom nodded. "And like you, we'd never be able to pay that debt. We need to realize that Jesus paid the full price for our sins on the cross. All we have to do is trust in Him and receive His forgiveness." -Sherry L. Kuyt

The Overdue Book4d21debe-2407-4ca3-a349-578b211ae13dFri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: I Believe in Life Everlasting Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore what happens to us at and after the moment of our death. We examine the importance of understanding that the Christian, who unites his death with Christ Jesus, takes a step towards Christ in everlasting life. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we have an active choice in our journey to our Father in heaven. We should not simply desire Heaven, but actively choose it. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1020-1029. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore what happens to us at and after the moment of our death. We examine the importance of understanding that the Christian, who unites his death with Christ Jesus, takes a step towards Christ in everlasting life. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we have an active choice in our journey to our Father in heaven. We should not simply desire Heaven, but actively choose it. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1020-1029. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 139: I Believe in Life Everlasting7aea2d86-5376-400a-9c7c-8363927b050dFri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf I'm Suffering, Is It Better Never to Be Born? The question of evil, suffering and brokenness in our world can be a hard one to grapple with. Sometimes, when we&#39;re in a place of darkness, the question can arise, &quot;Would it be better if I had never been born?&quot; Today, Fr. Mike tackles these incredibly tough questions and offers some insights into why God created you, and why it is good that you exist.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The question of evil, suffering and brokenness in our world can be a hard one to grapple with. Sometimes, when we&#39;re in a place of darkness, the question can arise, &quot;Would it be better if I had never been born?&quot; Today, Fr. Mike tackles these incredibly tough questions and offers some insights into why God created you, and why it is good that you exist.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf I'm Suffering, Is It Better Never to Be Born?df2e4707-376b-4324-9d00-e16065d2d2a2Thu, 18 May 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf I'm Suffering, Is It Better Never to Be Born? The question of evil, suffering and brokenness in our world can be a hard one to grapple with. Sometimes, when we&#39;re in a place of darkness, the question can arise, &quot;Would it be better if I had never been born?&quot; Today, Fr. Mike tackles these incredibly tough questions and offers some insights into why God created you, and why it is good that you exist.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The question of evil, suffering and brokenness in our world can be a hard one to grapple with. Sometimes, when we&#39;re in a place of darkness, the question can arise, &quot;Would it be better if I had never been born?&quot; Today, Fr. Mike tackles these incredibly tough questions and offers some insights into why God created you, and why it is good that you exist.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf I'm Suffering, Is It Better Never to Be Born?5b43cc71-c0ae-4cac-8b51-d889e82cdc4dThu, 18 May 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Peter 3 – The Day of the Lord2 Peter 3

2 Peter 3

full2 Peter 3 – The Day of the Lord0f95a93b-686f-439d-bbc9-85f4b7de45f4Thu, 18 May 2023 12:30:00 +0000643https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnlocking the Genius of Pope Benedict XVI: Lessons for Modern MenToday we discuss Pope Benedict XVI's legacy and its relevance for men today. John and Sam are joined by Dr. Roland Millare, an expert on Pope Benedict, to explore his profound thoughts, influence, and life, as well as his impact on our lives and contemporary masculinity. In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Millare provides practical insights on faith, virtue, and personal growth, guiding listeners toward a deeper understanding of authentic manhood in the modern world. We leave men with additional themes and material worth continually pursuing. A Living Sacrifice: Liturgy and Eschatology in Joseph Ratzinger - https://stpaulcenter.com/product/a-living-sacrifice-liturgy-and-eschatology-in-joseph-ratzinger Subscribe - https://catholicgentleman.com 🔴 Join the Catholic Gentleman Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we discuss Pope Benedict XVI's legacy and its relevance for men today. John and Sam are joined by Dr. Roland Millare, an expert on Pope Benedict, to explore his profound thoughts, influence, and life, as well as his impact on our lives and contemporary masculinity. In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Millare provides practical insights on faith, virtue, and personal growth, guiding listeners toward a deeper understanding of authentic manhood in the modern world. We leave men with additional themes and material worth continually pursuing. A Living Sacrifice: Liturgy and Eschatology in Joseph Ratzinger - https://stpaulcenter.com/product/a-living-sacrifice-liturgy-and-eschatology-in-joseph-ratzinger Subscribe - https://catholicgentleman.com 🔴 Join the Catholic Gentleman Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullUnlocking the Genius of Pope Benedict XVI: Lessons for Modern Mena5635973-0224-4704-873d-638eea3c949cThu, 18 May 2023 09:15:00 +00003198https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMia Khalifa's Heart Breaking Reality Of Being Controlled By The Adult IndustryIn this new episode Steven sits down with the Lebanese-American media personality, Sarah Joe Chamoun. Sarah entered the adult entertainment industry in 2014 under the stage name ‘Mia Khalifa’. Despite only being an actress in adult films for 3 months and only earning $12,000, she quickly became one of the most searched-for-performers in the industry and gained huge attention. Since leaving the industry in 2015, Sarah has worked as a sports presenter, OnlyFans model and in 2020, she guest appeared as herself in the Hulu show ‘Ramy’. In this conversation Sarah and Steven discuss topics, such as: Sarah’s battle against insecurity and search to find self-confidence The reasons she entertained the adult entertainment industry Her attempts to move away from her past and how it still impacts her The predatory tactics of the adult entertainment industry What she has gained from her therapy journey You can follow Sarah’s Demi and fine-body jewellery brand, Sheytan, launching June 2023, here: https://bit.ly/3OjEVAr Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/438alxX Twitter: https://bit.ly/42MroWs Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with the Lebanese-American media personality, Sarah Joe Chamoun. Sarah entered the adult entertainment industry in 2014 under the stage name ‘Mia Khalifa’. Despite only being an actress in adult films for 3 months and only earning $12,000, she quickly became one of the most searched-for-performers in the industry and gained huge attention. Since leaving the industry in 2015, Sarah has worked as a sports presenter, OnlyFans model and in 2020, she guest appeared as herself in the Hulu show ‘Ramy’. In this conversation Sarah and Steven discuss topics, such as: Sarah’s battle against insecurity and search to find self-confidence The reasons she entertained the adult entertainment industry Her attempts to move away from her past and how it still impacts her The predatory tactics of the adult entertainment industry What she has gained from her therapy journey You can follow Sarah’s Demi and fine-body jewellery brand, Sheytan, launching June 2023, here: https://bit.ly/3OjEVAr Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/438alxX Twitter: https://bit.ly/42MroWs Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMia Khalifa's Heart Breaking Reality Of Being Controlled By The Adult Industryc500e2ae-c317-49e7-a3ab-dc717a1b3cf7Thu, 18 May 2023 05:00:00 +00003891https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2023) Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2023)f071f952-0ee9-4f70-822d-3621dc49e27bThu, 18 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2023) Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2023)fae283e8-d40b-454c-8dd5-ef5285d73da6Thu, 18 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2023) Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2023)cbc9293b-9035-4528-9b06-0ae6c7919549Thu, 18 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2023) Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2023)e44bd337-60ec-455b-91e4-297e078eec6fThu, 18 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: Summary of the Resurrection of the Body Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the “nugget day” or summary for the Catechism paragraphs on the Resurrection and the Christian vision of death. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the face of death, we must not grieve as though we have no hope. He also points out the importance of preparing for the hour of our death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1012-1019. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the “nugget day” or summary for the Catechism paragraphs on the Resurrection and the Christian vision of death. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the face of death, we must not grieve as though we have no hope. He also points out the importance of preparing for the hour of our death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1012-1019. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 138: Summary of the Resurrection of the Body8718308e-d29f-4422-8e95-98679de13c86Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho Gets the Credit?"Morgan was in Sunday school today," Leah announced with a frown."Why do you look so down about it?" asked Mom in surprise. "I think that's great! Didn't you invite her yourself a few times?""That's the point," said Leah. "I've been trying to get her to come to church for three years, and she's always said no. Then today she shows up with Safiya!""Well, the important thing is that she came," Mom said. She was interrupted by the doorbell. "That must be Grandma with those flower plants she said she'd bring over."After Grandma left, Leah and her mom decided to plant the flowers right away. "You know something, honey?" Mom said as she handed Leah a trowel. "These plants remind me of you and Morgan.""Me and Morgan?" Leah looked confused. "How?"Mom dug in the dirt as she explained. "Well, Grandma planted the seeds for these flowers and nursed them along until they developed healthy roots. Now we'll back up Grandma's efforts and care for them. And, in a way, you planted a seed in Morgan--you first invited her to learn more about Jesus at church. Then Safiya backed up your efforts by inviting her too. Right?""I guess so," Leah said, still pouting. "But why couldn't Morgan have come when I invited her?"Mom shook her head. "I don't know. But remember, Leah, sharing Christ is not a competition. God is using both you and Safiya to reach Morgan." She paused for a moment, then asked, "Do you remember what the apostle Paul said about himself and a man named Apollos? Which one of them deserved credit for reaching the people of Corinth?"Leah scrunched up her eyebrows as she thought about it. "Actually…neither," she said at last. "They both helped, but God is the one who really deserved the credit."Mom nodded. "Yes, and that's the way it is with Morgan too. You and Safiya--and perhaps several others--are helping to reach her with the good news of Jesus, but it's God who is at work in her heart and life. He's the only one who deserves credit." -Lenora McWhorten

"Morgan was in Sunday school today," Leah announced with a frown."Why do you look so down about it?" asked Mom in surprise. "I think that's great! Didn't you invite her yourself a few times?""That's the point," said Leah. "I've been trying to get her to come to church for three years, and she's always said no. Then today she shows up with Safiya!""Well, the important thing is that she came," Mom said. She was interrupted by the doorbell. "That must be Grandma with those flower plants she said she'd bring over."After Grandma left, Leah and her mom decided to plant the flowers right away. "You know something, honey?" Mom said as she handed Leah a trowel. "These plants remind me of you and Morgan.""Me and Morgan?" Leah looked confused. "How?"Mom dug in the dirt as she explained. "Well, Grandma planted the seeds for these flowers and nursed them along until they developed healthy roots. Now we'll back up Grandma's efforts and care for them. And, in a way, you planted a seed in Morgan--you first invited her to learn more about Jesus at church. Then Safiya backed up your efforts by inviting her too. Right?""I guess so," Leah said, still pouting. "But why couldn't Morgan have come when I invited her?"Mom shook her head. "I don't know. But remember, Leah, sharing Christ is not a competition. God is using both you and Safiya to reach Morgan." She paused for a moment, then asked, "Do you remember what the apostle Paul said about himself and a man named Apollos? Which one of them deserved credit for reaching the people of Corinth?"Leah scrunched up her eyebrows as she thought about it. "Actually…neither," she said at last. "They both helped, but God is the one who really deserved the credit."Mom nodded. "Yes, and that's the way it is with Morgan too. You and Safiya--and perhaps several others--are helping to reach her with the good news of Jesus, but it's God who is at work in her heart and life. He's the only one who deserves credit." -Lenora McWhorten

Who Gets the Credit?4e4150fc-382b-48b8-8d80-0b17e394aeddThu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: Summary of the Resurrection of the Body Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the “nugget day” or summary for the Catechism paragraphs on the Resurrection and the Christian vision of death. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the face of death, we must not grieve as though we have no hope. He also points out the importance of preparing for the hour of our death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1012-1019. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the “nugget day” or summary for the Catechism paragraphs on the Resurrection and the Christian vision of death. Fr. Mike emphasizes that in the face of death, we must not grieve as though we have no hope. He also points out the importance of preparing for the hour of our death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1012-1019. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 138: Summary of the Resurrection of the Body5e15368a-7b2d-4c2e-a8cc-24f85b5c1384Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#485 African Roots of the Church - Mike AquilinaMike Aquilina, author of Africa and the Early Church, explains the African roots of much of what we now take for granted in Christianity. His work reminds us of an age when Christianity spread quickly in all directions so that before the Muslim invasions, a fruitful Christianity had taken root in Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, Libya, Eritrea, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. &nbsp; …

Mike Aquilina, author of Africa and the Early Church, explains the African roots of much of what we now take for granted in Christianity. His work reminds us of an age when Christianity spread quickly in all directions so that before the Muslim invasions, a fruitful Christianity had taken root in Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, Libya, Eritrea, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. &nbsp; …

#485 African Roots of the Church - Mike Aquilina4f9795a9-62e5-4d95-a00b-bb589fa44438Wed, 17 May 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2023) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2023)afb4c02f-b62d-4b46-9964-cc12e428fe23Wed, 17 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2023) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2023)33e286ba-7088-46ff-a2e4-a3c11e6f426eWed, 17 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2023) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2023)4f32bea2-deb4-4b10-8fb1-dd10b69440cdWed, 17 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2023) For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2023)692ff8b3-672e-4f4d-8eff-697226da8c72Wed, 17 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: Dying in Christ Jesus Fr. Mike examines the mystery of death and dying in Christ. Together, we explore the reality that in order to live with Christ, we must first die with Christ. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ accepted death in an act of free and complete submission to God’s will, and how we can follow that example by completely accepting God’s will in our own lives. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 1005-1011. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike examines the mystery of death and dying in Christ. Together, we explore the reality that in order to live with Christ, we must first die with Christ. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ accepted death in an act of free and complete submission to God’s will, and how we can follow that example by completely accepting God’s will in our own lives. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 1005-1011. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 137: Dying in Christ Jesus819e0200-c47d-4acc-bb0a-1597ccd15e8eWed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPulling WeedsTrevor stopped working and wiped sweat from his face. Grandpa stopped too. "Gardening is hard work," he said. "Maybe we should take a break and go have some of Grandma's cookies and punch."As they headed to the house, Grandpa pointed to a single row of peas he had planted two weeks earlier. "Taking care of a garden is hard work. Weeds grow easily, don't they?""Yeah," said Trevor. "Why did God make weeds, anyway?""Well, they're the result of sin," said Grandpa. "We have them because we live in a sinful, broken world." He looked at Trevor. "Are there any weeds growing in your life that need to be pulled?""You mean in our yard at home?" Trevor shrugged. "I guess there probably are some."Grandpa smiled and shook his head. "I mean in your life.""In my life? I don't get it," said Trevor. "How would weeds grow in my life?""Not weeds like these," said Grandpa. "Weeds of sin. Farmers need to destroy weeds to keep them from taking over and hurting their crops, and we have to get rid of sinful things in our lives so they don't take over and hurt our relationships with others." Grandpa stooped to pull a tall weed. "For example, I used to let my temper take over whenever I felt angry. I hurt a lot of people's feelings and often caused them to get angry too, and I let anger and bitterness take root in my heart by holding grudges.""Really? I didn't know you had trouble with your temper." Trevor frowned. "I'm not always nice to my sister. Being unkind is like a weed too, isn't it?" Grandpa nodded. "So, how do I pull a weed in my life?" Trevor asked."First you need to confess it to Jesus," Grandpa said. "He will forgive you and help you be the kind of brother He wants you to be. Because you trust in Him, sin has no power over you. Instead, you can live by the Holy Spirit's power and choose to act in a loving way." Grandpa sat down on a bench near the garden. "You may need to ask your sister to forgive you too."Trevor sat down next to him. "That's hard--even harder than asking Jesus to forgive me." He sighed. "But I know you're right." -Gail L. Jenner

Trevor stopped working and wiped sweat from his face. Grandpa stopped too. "Gardening is hard work," he said. "Maybe we should take a break and go have some of Grandma's cookies and punch."As they headed to the house, Grandpa pointed to a single row of peas he had planted two weeks earlier. "Taking care of a garden is hard work. Weeds grow easily, don't they?""Yeah," said Trevor. "Why did God make weeds, anyway?""Well, they're the result of sin," said Grandpa. "We have them because we live in a sinful, broken world." He looked at Trevor. "Are there any weeds growing in your life that need to be pulled?""You mean in our yard at home?" Trevor shrugged. "I guess there probably are some."Grandpa smiled and shook his head. "I mean in your life.""In my life? I don't get it," said Trevor. "How would weeds grow in my life?""Not weeds like these," said Grandpa. "Weeds of sin. Farmers need to destroy weeds to keep them from taking over and hurting their crops, and we have to get rid of sinful things in our lives so they don't take over and hurt our relationships with others." Grandpa stooped to pull a tall weed. "For example, I used to let my temper take over whenever I felt angry. I hurt a lot of people's feelings and often caused them to get angry too, and I let anger and bitterness take root in my heart by holding grudges.""Really? I didn't know you had trouble with your temper." Trevor frowned. "I'm not always nice to my sister. Being unkind is like a weed too, isn't it?" Grandpa nodded. "So, how do I pull a weed in my life?" Trevor asked."First you need to confess it to Jesus," Grandpa said. "He will forgive you and help you be the kind of brother He wants you to be. Because you trust in Him, sin has no power over you. Instead, you can live by the Holy Spirit's power and choose to act in a loving way." Grandpa sat down on a bench near the garden. "You may need to ask your sister to forgive you too."Trevor sat down next to him. "That's hard--even harder than asking Jesus to forgive me." He sighed. "But I know you're right." -Gail L. Jenner

Pulling Weeds12c8d8af-d546-4df9-bb00-f52c73c1d4c5Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: Dying in Christ Jesus Fr. Mike examines the mystery of death and dying in Christ. Together, we explore the reality that in order to live with Christ, we must first die with Christ. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ accepted death in an act of free and complete submission to God’s will, and how we can follow that example by completely accepting God’s will in our own lives. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 1005-1011. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike examines the mystery of death and dying in Christ. Together, we explore the reality that in order to live with Christ, we must first die with Christ. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christ accepted death in an act of free and complete submission to God’s will, and how we can follow that example by completely accepting God’s will in our own lives. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 1005-1011. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 137: Dying in Christ Jesus8d146be5-096f-4242-b032-1d5249f51e1fWed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2023) Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2023)87a9ad47-6d27-4fe9-99eb-ba2459a6cc90Tue, 16 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2023) Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2023)7a7cee57-0168-48f9-89b2-dfcc71d6987eTue, 16 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2023) Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2023)1c2932dd-b33d-4e3e-832e-8720bd15a695Tue, 16 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2023) Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2023)72357155-59cd-4f1d-885f-c6da5399547dTue, 16 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Questions of Resurrection Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack some of the questions surrounding the resurrection of the dead. The Catechism clarifies who, how, and when each person will rise from the dead, body and soul. We also examine how we are already somewhat in participation with Christ’s death and resurrection through our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 997-1004. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack some of the questions surrounding the resurrection of the dead. The Catechism clarifies who, how, and when each person will rise from the dead, body and soul. We also examine how we are already somewhat in participation with Christ’s death and resurrection through our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 997-1004. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 136: Questions of Resurrectioneaaeb583-6d4b-49b2-b59c-f9caca3a6d47Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOutgrownWhen Nolan's mom told him it was time for family devotions, he looked up from his video game. "Aw, Mom, can't we skip it tonight? I'm almost to the next level of this game. Besides, I know all that stuff. I hear it all the time at church, and I even go to a Christian school!" "Nolan," Dad called from the next room. "Turn off the game and come now, please." Nolan sighed and followed his mom into the living room. The next morning when Mom told Nolan to hurry and get ready for church, he frowned. "We probably won't hear anything we haven't heard before," he grumbled as he shuffled toward his room. A few minutes later, he was back again. "I need new pants!" he exclaimed, motioning at the pants he was wearing. "Look at these. They're getting really short." Mom nodded. "I see that. You're growing right out of them. We'll look for a new pair this week." "Good idea." Dad grinned. "I guess those pants must have shrunk," he joked. "Or could it be that you're growing taller?" He looked at his son thoughtfully. "But, Nolan, I get the feeling that you think God is like that old pair of pants." "What do you mean?" asked Nolan, looking at his dad in surprise. "Well, you've implied that you know all there is to know about God," Dad explained. "You seem to think you've outgrown Him. But the truth is you'll need a whole lifetime to learn about God--what He's like and what He does and what He teaches in His Word. Even then, you'll only know just a little. God is so great and so wonderful, we'll never know all there is to know about Him." "That's right," said Mom. "But He wants us to get to know Him better. Jesus became one of us and died for our sins so we could have a relationship with Him. As we learn more about His promises and what He's done for us, He helps us understand more about Him so our relationship with Him can grow."Nolan looked down at the pants he was wearing. "Okay. I'll pay attention in church to see what I can learn. But first I need to put on some different pants!" -Carolyn E. Yost

When Nolan's mom told him it was time for family devotions, he looked up from his video game. "Aw, Mom, can't we skip it tonight? I'm almost to the next level of this game. Besides, I know all that stuff. I hear it all the time at church, and I even go to a Christian school!" "Nolan," Dad called from the next room. "Turn off the game and come now, please." Nolan sighed and followed his mom into the living room. The next morning when Mom told Nolan to hurry and get ready for church, he frowned. "We probably won't hear anything we haven't heard before," he grumbled as he shuffled toward his room. A few minutes later, he was back again. "I need new pants!" he exclaimed, motioning at the pants he was wearing. "Look at these. They're getting really short." Mom nodded. "I see that. You're growing right out of them. We'll look for a new pair this week." "Good idea." Dad grinned. "I guess those pants must have shrunk," he joked. "Or could it be that you're growing taller?" He looked at his son thoughtfully. "But, Nolan, I get the feeling that you think God is like that old pair of pants." "What do you mean?" asked Nolan, looking at his dad in surprise. "Well, you've implied that you know all there is to know about God," Dad explained. "You seem to think you've outgrown Him. But the truth is you'll need a whole lifetime to learn about God--what He's like and what He does and what He teaches in His Word. Even then, you'll only know just a little. God is so great and so wonderful, we'll never know all there is to know about Him." "That's right," said Mom. "But He wants us to get to know Him better. Jesus became one of us and died for our sins so we could have a relationship with Him. As we learn more about His promises and what He's done for us, He helps us understand more about Him so our relationship with Him can grow."Nolan looked down at the pants he was wearing. "Okay. I'll pay attention in church to see what I can learn. But first I need to put on some different pants!" -Carolyn E. Yost

Outgrown438e6d08-e668-40cc-8bfc-fcd2644c2a47Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Questions of Resurrection Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack some of the questions surrounding the resurrection of the dead. The Catechism clarifies who, how, and when each person will rise from the dead, body and soul. We also examine how we are already somewhat in participation with Christ’s death and resurrection through our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 997-1004. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack some of the questions surrounding the resurrection of the dead. The Catechism clarifies who, how, and when each person will rise from the dead, body and soul. We also examine how we are already somewhat in participation with Christ’s death and resurrection through our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 997-1004. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 136: Questions of Resurrection0b50c161-1528-48d4-adfa-c11de7511985Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFind Your Passion with Jeremy Ryan SlateGod has a plan for every single one of us - but we often don't do a great job discerning it. It can often take struggle, effort, and even failure to find that path. Yet God did not leave us unaided. Built into your being is a unique blend of passion and drive that, when harnessed, will propel you forward. This is true whatever your personality or strengths. Join me in this episode as Mr Jeremy Ryan Slate and I explore his passion and journey through life. While keeping it light (and even a bit silly) we touch on some really powerful choices and moments we all come to: how to stay connected with your wife through difficult times, how to pick the pieces back up after a failure, and how to work on improving myself to get the needed perspective. There are a lot of really practical pieces of advice he offers all of us. You can find out more about Jeremy's company Command Your Brand at the website https://commandyourbrand.com/. You can find out more about him directly at https://www.jeremyryanslate.com/.

God has a plan for every single one of us - but we often don't do a great job discerning it. It can often take struggle, effort, and even failure to find that path. Yet God did not leave us unaided. Built into your being is a unique blend of passion and drive that, when harnessed, will propel you forward. This is true whatever your personality or strengths. Join me in this episode as Mr Jeremy Ryan Slate and I explore his passion and journey through life. While keeping it light (and even a bit silly) we touch on some really powerful choices and moments we all come to: how to stay connected with your wife through difficult times, how to pick the pieces back up after a failure, and how to work on improving myself to get the needed perspective. There are a lot of really practical pieces of advice he offers all of us. You can find out more about Jeremy's company Command Your Brand at the website https://commandyourbrand.com/. You can find out more about him directly at https://www.jeremyryanslate.com/.

fullFind Your Passion with Jeremy Ryan Slate3560360b-2f75-4115-9055-1024383bb310Mon, 15 May 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe No.1 Sex Expert: How To Have Great Sex EVERY Time! (And Fix Bad Sex) - Tracey CoxIn this new episode Steven sits down with the British sex and relationship expert, Tracey Cox. Tracey is one of the world’s leading writers on sex and relationships, having 30 years of expertise and research, she has written over 17 books on these subjects and has a weekly column for the ‘Mail Online’. Formerly the Associate Editor of *’*Cosmopolitan’ in Australia, Tracey returned to the UK to co-present television programmes such as ’Would Like To Meet’ and ’The Sex Inspectors’. Currently Tracey co-hosts the weekly podcast, ‘SexTok with Tracey and Kelsey’. In this conversation Tracey and Steven discuss topics, such as: The difference between lust and love How you can predict infidelity and why people cheat How long-term couples can bring sex back to sexless relationships Why you should communicate and design your perfect sex How porn and AI affects peoples sex lives You can purchase Tracey’s most recent book ‘Great sex starts at 50’, here: ****https://bit.ly/3BiYSPW Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3M49FnB Twitter: https://bit.ly/3M3BLPF Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with the British sex and relationship expert, Tracey Cox. Tracey is one of the world’s leading writers on sex and relationships, having 30 years of expertise and research, she has written over 17 books on these subjects and has a weekly column for the ‘Mail Online’. Formerly the Associate Editor of *’*Cosmopolitan’ in Australia, Tracey returned to the UK to co-present television programmes such as ’Would Like To Meet’ and ’The Sex Inspectors’. Currently Tracey co-hosts the weekly podcast, ‘SexTok with Tracey and Kelsey’. In this conversation Tracey and Steven discuss topics, such as: The difference between lust and love How you can predict infidelity and why people cheat How long-term couples can bring sex back to sexless relationships Why you should communicate and design your perfect sex How porn and AI affects peoples sex lives You can purchase Tracey’s most recent book ‘Great sex starts at 50’, here: ****https://bit.ly/3BiYSPW Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3M49FnB Twitter: https://bit.ly/3M3BLPF Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe No.1 Sex Expert: How To Have Great Sex EVERY Time! (And Fix Bad Sex) - Tracey Coxac0c702e-cd3e-4043-acf8-a69c2e75dbcdMon, 15 May 2023 05:00:00 +00005991https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2023) Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2023)202cdb6a-cec2-47d7-b643-0d368dd71c3fMon, 15 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2023) Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2023)659ec214-6dfb-442a-a373-52db674778a0Mon, 15 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2023) Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2023)65d3809a-044c-43c9-92a3-f9b92f0756f5Mon, 15 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2023) Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2023)edc75324-6319-4a17-89eb-4e0a57bacaf9Mon, 15 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Resurrection of the Body Fr. Mike explores the essential element of Christian Faith that we “look forward to the resurrection of the dead.” We examine how this belief in the resurrection of the dead means that both our mortal soul and our mortal body will come to life again, that eventually every single human being will get their body back. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 988-996. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores the essential element of Christian Faith that we “look forward to the resurrection of the dead.” We examine how this belief in the resurrection of the dead means that both our mortal soul and our mortal body will come to life again, that eventually every single human being will get their body back. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 988-996. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 135: The Resurrection of the Bodyff035148-69bd-45ae-a91a-c122ffd61842Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe First Tomatoes"I don't see why I always have to put some of the money I earn in the church collection," grumbled Amos. He fumbled in his pocket and reluctantly took out some coins, which he set aside. "I only have a few dollars left now!" "Amos," Mom began, but before she could continue, the patio door jerked open and Vivienne dashed into the room. "Mom!" exclaimed Vivienne, holding her hands behind her back. "Guess what?" "We give up," said Amos. "What?"Vivienne flashed a triumphant grin. "Look!" She held out both hands. In each one lay a big red tomato. "My very first tomatoes are ripe already!" She looked at her brother and laughed. "I told you they were getting ripe fast, and you said they wouldn't be ready for a long time yet. But here they are!""Wonderful!" said Mom. "They look delicious. Should we have them for dinner tonight?" "That would be great, but…" Vivienne paused. "It's just that Grandma gave me those plants, and Grandpa helped me plant them and taught me how to take care of them. I think I want to give these first two tomatoes to them." "Oh, I like that idea," said Mom. "Should we bring them to Grandma and Grandpa's house now so they can have them for dinner?" Vivienne nodded. "Yeah. I want them to be the first to taste my tomatoes!"After Vivienne went to find a bowl for her tomatoes, Mom turned to Amos. "You know, Amos, today Vivienne has been a good example of the way we're supposed to give to God. Vivienne didn't have to give her first tomatoes to Grandma and Grandpa--she wanted to offer them as a gift because she's thankful for what they did for her. That's how God wants us to give to Him--cheerfully and with thanks for all He's done for us.""Oh," Amos murmured. "I guess the money and the things we have come from God in the first place, huh?"Mom nodded. "He's provided us with everything we own, and more importantly, He's given us eternal life through His Son, Jesus. Nothing we can buy compares to the joy and peace we have in Him."Amos took a few more coins from his pocket. "I want to put these in the collection plate too." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"I don't see why I always have to put some of the money I earn in the church collection," grumbled Amos. He fumbled in his pocket and reluctantly took out some coins, which he set aside. "I only have a few dollars left now!" "Amos," Mom began, but before she could continue, the patio door jerked open and Vivienne dashed into the room. "Mom!" exclaimed Vivienne, holding her hands behind her back. "Guess what?" "We give up," said Amos. "What?"Vivienne flashed a triumphant grin. "Look!" She held out both hands. In each one lay a big red tomato. "My very first tomatoes are ripe already!" She looked at her brother and laughed. "I told you they were getting ripe fast, and you said they wouldn't be ready for a long time yet. But here they are!""Wonderful!" said Mom. "They look delicious. Should we have them for dinner tonight?" "That would be great, but…" Vivienne paused. "It's just that Grandma gave me those plants, and Grandpa helped me plant them and taught me how to take care of them. I think I want to give these first two tomatoes to them." "Oh, I like that idea," said Mom. "Should we bring them to Grandma and Grandpa's house now so they can have them for dinner?" Vivienne nodded. "Yeah. I want them to be the first to taste my tomatoes!"After Vivienne went to find a bowl for her tomatoes, Mom turned to Amos. "You know, Amos, today Vivienne has been a good example of the way we're supposed to give to God. Vivienne didn't have to give her first tomatoes to Grandma and Grandpa--she wanted to offer them as a gift because she's thankful for what they did for her. That's how God wants us to give to Him--cheerfully and with thanks for all He's done for us.""Oh," Amos murmured. "I guess the money and the things we have come from God in the first place, huh?"Mom nodded. "He's provided us with everything we own, and more importantly, He's given us eternal life through His Son, Jesus. Nothing we can buy compares to the joy and peace we have in Him."Amos took a few more coins from his pocket. "I want to put these in the collection plate too." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

The First Tomatoes4ca00df4-c80a-48c5-9d36-276bc76c80bcMon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Resurrection of the Body Fr. Mike explores the essential element of Christian Faith that we “look forward to the resurrection of the dead.” We examine how this belief in the resurrection of the dead means that both our mortal soul and our mortal body will come to life again, that eventually every single human being will get their body back. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 988-996. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores the essential element of Christian Faith that we “look forward to the resurrection of the dead.” We examine how this belief in the resurrection of the dead means that both our mortal soul and our mortal body will come to life again, that eventually every single human being will get their body back. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 988-996. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 135: The Resurrection of the Body9f306f02-5f66-4147-a188-cbaf4bbb91f9Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2023) Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2023)ad3da85b-b4ab-4d7d-8612-df79497eeb0dSun, 14 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2023) Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2023)61179e05-4701-441b-a2ac-89ba1e1b47dbSun, 14 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2023) Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2023)7e9d6559-66df-47f6-9a3a-f17031cade06Sun, 14 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2023) Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2023)58dcb421-9524-4c2d-94d0-7b9be536a7b6Sun, 14 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: The Forgiveness of Sins The Catechism provides an overview on how Jesus grants the Church the ability to forgive sins through both Baptism and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike doubles down on the revelation that there is no sin that Jesus can’t forgive—and no one is disqualified. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 976-987. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism provides an overview on how Jesus grants the Church the ability to forgive sins through both Baptism and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike doubles down on the revelation that there is no sin that Jesus can’t forgive—and no one is disqualified. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 976-987. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 134: The Forgiveness of Sins64ae4a3b-0c81-492f-baf1-827760b21fadSun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTulips and Labradors"Okay, kids," Miss Long, the substitute teacher, said as she passed cards out to Mihai's class. "Your task is to create a card for your mom or stepmom thanking her for all the wonderful things she does for you."Exclamations of delight erupted from everyone except Mihai. Staring at the blank card, his insides churned. He clenched his fists, wanting to tear it up into tiny pieces. It's not fair, he thought, swallowing the angry tears down. If Mrs. Flint was here, this never would have happened.Looking over at his best friend Isaiah, he sighed. Mihai's mom had left five years ago, leaving a note telling them she was returning to her birth country and not to contact her. They hadn't heard from her since. Dad no longer spoke about it. "Mihai, you haven't started yet," Miss Long said, patrolling the classroom. "He hasn't got a mother," Isaiah whispered. "Well, not one living at home.""Oh! I'm sorry," Miss Long said, pausing for a moment. "Well, is there another lady in your family who cares for you that you could thank?"Mihai thought about it. An image of Auntie Sue popped up in his mind. She was always kind to Mihai and remembered his birthday. She didn't have any children, but she had helped heal some of the hurt his mother had caused the family. Mihai smiled at Mrs. Long. "Yes," he said, and set to work.Carefully, he drew a picture of some of his aunt's favorite things--tulips and Labrador retrievers--before writing words of gratitude inside."Thank you, Miss Long," he said later. "I realized I've taken Auntie Sue for granted. She's done a lot for me and my family, and I want to thank her." When Mihai handed Auntie Sue the card on Mother's Day, she opened it and blinked back tears of happiness. "Thank you, Mihai," she whispered. "Sometimes Mother's Day makes me feel sad that I never had children of my own, but I'm so thankful I have a wonderful nephew who has reminded me I'm not forgotten." She gave Mihai a hug. "God never forgets His children, and I'm so glad we're both part of His family and can remind each other of that." -Cindy Lee

"Okay, kids," Miss Long, the substitute teacher, said as she passed cards out to Mihai's class. "Your task is to create a card for your mom or stepmom thanking her for all the wonderful things she does for you."Exclamations of delight erupted from everyone except Mihai. Staring at the blank card, his insides churned. He clenched his fists, wanting to tear it up into tiny pieces. It's not fair, he thought, swallowing the angry tears down. If Mrs. Flint was here, this never would have happened.Looking over at his best friend Isaiah, he sighed. Mihai's mom had left five years ago, leaving a note telling them she was returning to her birth country and not to contact her. They hadn't heard from her since. Dad no longer spoke about it. "Mihai, you haven't started yet," Miss Long said, patrolling the classroom. "He hasn't got a mother," Isaiah whispered. "Well, not one living at home.""Oh! I'm sorry," Miss Long said, pausing for a moment. "Well, is there another lady in your family who cares for you that you could thank?"Mihai thought about it. An image of Auntie Sue popped up in his mind. She was always kind to Mihai and remembered his birthday. She didn't have any children, but she had helped heal some of the hurt his mother had caused the family. Mihai smiled at Mrs. Long. "Yes," he said, and set to work.Carefully, he drew a picture of some of his aunt's favorite things--tulips and Labrador retrievers--before writing words of gratitude inside."Thank you, Miss Long," he said later. "I realized I've taken Auntie Sue for granted. She's done a lot for me and my family, and I want to thank her." When Mihai handed Auntie Sue the card on Mother's Day, she opened it and blinked back tears of happiness. "Thank you, Mihai," she whispered. "Sometimes Mother's Day makes me feel sad that I never had children of my own, but I'm so thankful I have a wonderful nephew who has reminded me I'm not forgotten." She gave Mihai a hug. "God never forgets His children, and I'm so glad we're both part of His family and can remind each other of that." -Cindy Lee

Tulips and Labradorsdefb6cda-8219-408b-bb37-38d58b898ee0Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: The Forgiveness of Sins The Catechism provides an overview on how Jesus grants the Church the ability to forgive sins through both Baptism and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike doubles down on the revelation that there is no sin that Jesus can’t forgive—and no one is disqualified. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 976-987. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism provides an overview on how Jesus grants the Church the ability to forgive sins through both Baptism and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike doubles down on the revelation that there is no sin that Jesus can’t forgive—and no one is disqualified. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 976-987. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 134: The Forgiveness of Sins3305f742-f919-4ea3-9752-199b0b63eaa8Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/14/23 A Reason for Your Hope Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter Jesus is the Lord. Is He my Lord? Saint Peter tells us to be prepared to give a reason for our hope. We need to be ready to give an explanation for the truth that Jesus is the source of hope. We also need to be ready to give a reason for our personal hope in Jesus.Mass Readings from May 14, 2023:Acts 8:5-8, 14-17Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 201 Peter 3:15-18 John 14:15-21

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter Jesus is the Lord. Is He my Lord? Saint Peter tells us to be prepared to give a reason for our hope. We need to be ready to give an explanation for the truth that Jesus is the source of hope. We also need to be ready to give a reason for our personal hope in Jesus.Mass Readings from May 14, 2023:Acts 8:5-8, 14-17Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 201 Peter 3:15-18 John 14:15-21

full5/14/23 A Reason for Your Hope8bcd061a-a010-40f5-a8f0-89e18678304dSat, 13 May 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/14/23 A Reason for Your Hope Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter Jesus is the Lord. Is He my Lord? Saint Peter tells us to be prepared to give a reason for our hope. We need to be ready to give an explanation for the truth that Jesus is the source of hope. We also need to be ready to give a reason for our personal hope in Jesus.Mass Readings from May 14, 2023:Acts 8:5-8, 14-17Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 201 Peter 3:15-18 John 14:15-21

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter Jesus is the Lord. Is He my Lord? Saint Peter tells us to be prepared to give a reason for our hope. We need to be ready to give an explanation for the truth that Jesus is the source of hope. We also need to be ready to give a reason for our personal hope in Jesus.Mass Readings from May 14, 2023:Acts 8:5-8, 14-17Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 201 Peter 3:15-18 John 14:15-21

full5/14/23 A Reason for Your Hopec5e0dd12-1595-4f9a-92f2-9245f9d0d7e6Sat, 13 May 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/14/23 A Reason for Your Hope Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter Jesus is the Lord. Is He my Lord? Saint Peter tells us to be prepared to give a reason for our hope. We need to be ready to give an explanation for the truth that Jesus is the source of hope. We also need to be ready to give a reason for our personal hope in Jesus.Mass Readings from May 14, 2023:Acts 8:5-8, 14-17Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 201 Peter 3:15-18 John 14:15-21

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter Jesus is the Lord. Is He my Lord? Saint Peter tells us to be prepared to give a reason for our hope. We need to be ready to give an explanation for the truth that Jesus is the source of hope. We also need to be ready to give a reason for our personal hope in Jesus.Mass Readings from May 14, 2023:Acts 8:5-8, 14-17Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 201 Peter 3:15-18 John 14:15-21

full5/14/23 A Reason for Your Hope7ee75a5f-c157-4934-bf6e-9e66d52f2da7Sat, 13 May 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2023)82784adb-f348-4ed0-bc24-d7c5a6d52c67Sat, 13 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2023)9d411f93-f53f-40fa-afa8-ff4232801e17Sat, 13 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2023)42cbba7b-1271-4c7a-a8ba-be5f0d9b37afSat, 13 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2023)092d23b5-51d1-4fa5-a6a1-73d243649a4eSat, 13 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Devotion to Mary When we show devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we fulfill her prophecy that “all generations will call me blessed.” The Catechism clearly shows us how such devotion does not compete with devotion to God, but in fact fosters adoration of God. Fr. Mike declares that the better we know Mary, the better we know Jesus, and the more we love Mary, the more we love Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 971-975. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

When we show devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we fulfill her prophecy that “all generations will call me blessed.” The Catechism clearly shows us how such devotion does not compete with devotion to God, but in fact fosters adoration of God. Fr. Mike declares that the better we know Mary, the better we know Jesus, and the more we love Mary, the more we love Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 971-975. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 133: Devotion to Maryad9f648a-4f45-4070-9899-0a6e4fc65f4cSat, 13 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAn InheritanceJoey liked to visit Great-Uncle Hank's dairy farm. He liked to work in the barn and swing on ropes in the hayloft. He liked to ride on the tractor. But most of all, he liked to work with Uncle Hank on an old car in the shed behind the tractor barn.Uncle Hank enjoyed restoring old cars, and now he was patiently working to restore another one to its original condition. First, it had been taken apart piece by piece. Then each piece had been cleaned. Worn parts had been repaired or replaced. The old paint had been stripped off the body, the rust removed, and a new coat of paint applied. Now the work was almost done. As Uncle Hank put the engine back together, Joey polished the car until it shone.As they were working on the car one day, Uncle Hank turned to Joey. "How would you like to have this car?" he asked. Joey grinned, and his eyes lit up. Uncle Hank smiled. "I can see that you like it as much as I do, and someday it will be yours. It's going to be your inheritance from me."That evening, Joey excitedly told his parents about Uncle Hank's decision. "What a nice thing for your great-uncle to do," Mom said.Dad nodded. "It certainly is.""Yeah! That's probably the best thing I'll ever get," said Joey. "I don't know anybody else who would leave me such a nice inheritance." He grinned at his dad. "Except maybe you and Mom."Dad smiled back at him. "Actually, there's an even better inheritance waiting for all of us who know Jesus as our Savior. God promises that all who trust in Jesus Christ will someday enjoy all the blessings of eternal life with Him. One day He will resurrect Christians who have died from the dead and make everything new, and we'll live with Him forever in a world free of sin and death.""Wow," said Joey. "That's even more exciting than owning Uncle Hank's car someday! I'm glad Uncle Hank knows Jesus and will get that inheritance too." -Tom VandenBerg

Joey liked to visit Great-Uncle Hank's dairy farm. He liked to work in the barn and swing on ropes in the hayloft. He liked to ride on the tractor. But most of all, he liked to work with Uncle Hank on an old car in the shed behind the tractor barn.Uncle Hank enjoyed restoring old cars, and now he was patiently working to restore another one to its original condition. First, it had been taken apart piece by piece. Then each piece had been cleaned. Worn parts had been repaired or replaced. The old paint had been stripped off the body, the rust removed, and a new coat of paint applied. Now the work was almost done. As Uncle Hank put the engine back together, Joey polished the car until it shone.As they were working on the car one day, Uncle Hank turned to Joey. "How would you like to have this car?" he asked. Joey grinned, and his eyes lit up. Uncle Hank smiled. "I can see that you like it as much as I do, and someday it will be yours. It's going to be your inheritance from me."That evening, Joey excitedly told his parents about Uncle Hank's decision. "What a nice thing for your great-uncle to do," Mom said.Dad nodded. "It certainly is.""Yeah! That's probably the best thing I'll ever get," said Joey. "I don't know anybody else who would leave me such a nice inheritance." He grinned at his dad. "Except maybe you and Mom."Dad smiled back at him. "Actually, there's an even better inheritance waiting for all of us who know Jesus as our Savior. God promises that all who trust in Jesus Christ will someday enjoy all the blessings of eternal life with Him. One day He will resurrect Christians who have died from the dead and make everything new, and we'll live with Him forever in a world free of sin and death.""Wow," said Joey. "That's even more exciting than owning Uncle Hank's car someday! I'm glad Uncle Hank knows Jesus and will get that inheritance too." -Tom VandenBerg

An Inheritance350c8955-491e-4ab6-9c79-7e63c44ac96dSat, 13 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Devotion to Mary When we show devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we fulfill her prophecy that “all generations will call me blessed.” The Catechism clearly shows us how such devotion does not compete with devotion to God, but in fact fosters adoration of God. Fr. Mike declares that the better we know Mary, the better we know Jesus, and the more we love Mary, the more we love Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 971-975. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

When we show devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we fulfill her prophecy that “all generations will call me blessed.” The Catechism clearly shows us how such devotion does not compete with devotion to God, but in fact fosters adoration of God. Fr. Mike declares that the better we know Mary, the better we know Jesus, and the more we love Mary, the more we love Jesus. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 971-975. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 133: Devotion to Mary00099bbd-6d3d-4113-b6cc-24aed163e03bSat, 13 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 109 - How to Overcome & Push Through Your Hardest Times: John Eckbert In this moment John Eckbert discusses how he was able to make it through the darkest and most difficult period of his life and the lessons that he learned that made him a better person and CEO. This period challenged every identity that John gave to himself: a husband, a partner, and a father. However, what remained stable during this time was his position as a business leader and the trust that things will improve, you just have to keep showing up. Looking back, John believes it is important to remember that we end up being grateful for the worst periods in our life, as they end up making us into the people we are. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/2aX2AjoQIzb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment John Eckbert discusses how he was able to make it through the darkest and most difficult period of his life and the lessons that he learned that made him a better person and CEO. This period challenged every identity that John gave to himself: a husband, a partner, and a father. However, what remained stable during this time was his position as a business leader and the trust that things will improve, you just have to keep showing up. Looking back, John believes it is important to remember that we end up being grateful for the worst periods in our life, as they end up making us into the people we are. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/2aX2AjoQIzb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 109 - How to Overcome & Push Through Your Hardest Times: John Eckbert 2949ef1b-939f-4c32-9555-7e466fef274eFri, 12 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000946https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: David and Absalom (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 132: David and Absalom (2023)0eaac896-584c-4474-b747-61f8369a5662Fri, 12 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: David and Absalom (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 132: David and Absalom (2023)012b9389-b3cd-4b08-a3fc-bf89783acbefFri, 12 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: David and Absalom (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 132: David and Absalom (2023)fb0d5c72-3334-440f-8189-38354354deedFri, 12 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: David and Absalom (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 132: David and Absalom (2023)7cb39cd1-19f1-4a89-92d7-e27e0e369101Fri, 12 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: Mary Mother of the Church Earlier in the Catechism, we unpacked Mary as the Mother of Jesus. Now, we look at what it means for Mary to be the Mother of the Church. Fr. Mike makes it clear that, when he entrusts his disciples to Mary, his Mother, from the Cross, he’s entrusting us to her as well. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 963-970. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Earlier in the Catechism, we unpacked Mary as the Mother of Jesus. Now, we look at what it means for Mary to be the Mother of the Church. Fr. Mike makes it clear that, when he entrusts his disciples to Mary, his Mother, from the Cross, he’s entrusting us to her as well. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 963-970. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 132: Mary Mother of the Church7eb4ba60-5517-4c82-8785-afce04c7f794Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFalling Short (Part 2)Lia couldn't stop thinking about her ballet practice earlier that afternoon as she followed her mom through the zoo. I'll never be able to do a high demi pointe, she thought, sighing.Mom stopped when they reached a habitat filled with rock formations. "Here we are! These animals I want you to see live in Africa among these types of rocks called kopje." Lia read the sign. "Klipspringers? That's a fun name--oh look, Mom! There's one right there!" Lia and Mom watched in fascination as the two-foot-tall dwarf antelope leapt gracefully from one kopje rock to the next. "Look at how tiny their hooves are--it says here they're the diameter of a dime. I can just imagine a little pink tutu on that klipspringer and itty bitty ballet shoes!" Lia squealed in delight. Mom smiled. "Did you notice how they stand?" "Yeah, it kind of looks like they're standing on their toes, even though they have hooves. It's so impressive that they can jump and land on a section of rock no bigger than the size of my hand!" Mom nodded. "God provided the klipspringer with everything it needs to live in this type of habitat. It has quite a few predators in the wild, but living among these rocks helps them stay safer. It reminds me of how God is our Rock. We can take refuge in Jesus because He has saved us from sin and promises to always be with us." Lia smiled. "I understand why you wanted me to see these klipspringers, Mom. When I go to ballet next week, I'll try to remember that God has given me everything I need in Him--even if I can't stand up on my toes as well as these cuties!""Did you know that there are even a few Bible verses that talk about deer's hooves?" asked Mom. "In the book of Psalms, David writes about how God shields us when we take refuge in Him and gives us His strength. He says God made his feet like the feet of a deer and enabled him to stand on the heights.""That's really awesome, Mom!" Lia moved her feet through the five ballet positions. "Even when I feel like I've fallen short in ballet, I'm God's child forever, and that's something I can never lose." -Savannah Coleman

Lia couldn't stop thinking about her ballet practice earlier that afternoon as she followed her mom through the zoo. I'll never be able to do a high demi pointe, she thought, sighing.Mom stopped when they reached a habitat filled with rock formations. "Here we are! These animals I want you to see live in Africa among these types of rocks called kopje." Lia read the sign. "Klipspringers? That's a fun name--oh look, Mom! There's one right there!" Lia and Mom watched in fascination as the two-foot-tall dwarf antelope leapt gracefully from one kopje rock to the next. "Look at how tiny their hooves are--it says here they're the diameter of a dime. I can just imagine a little pink tutu on that klipspringer and itty bitty ballet shoes!" Lia squealed in delight. Mom smiled. "Did you notice how they stand?" "Yeah, it kind of looks like they're standing on their toes, even though they have hooves. It's so impressive that they can jump and land on a section of rock no bigger than the size of my hand!" Mom nodded. "God provided the klipspringer with everything it needs to live in this type of habitat. It has quite a few predators in the wild, but living among these rocks helps them stay safer. It reminds me of how God is our Rock. We can take refuge in Jesus because He has saved us from sin and promises to always be with us." Lia smiled. "I understand why you wanted me to see these klipspringers, Mom. When I go to ballet next week, I'll try to remember that God has given me everything I need in Him--even if I can't stand up on my toes as well as these cuties!""Did you know that there are even a few Bible verses that talk about deer's hooves?" asked Mom. "In the book of Psalms, David writes about how God shields us when we take refuge in Him and gives us His strength. He says God made his feet like the feet of a deer and enabled him to stand on the heights.""That's really awesome, Mom!" Lia moved her feet through the five ballet positions. "Even when I feel like I've fallen short in ballet, I'm God's child forever, and that's something I can never lose." -Savannah Coleman

Falling Short (Part 2)b011faf8-fad7-4238-b71e-d935c6e49715Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: Mary Mother of the Church Earlier in the Catechism, we unpacked Mary as the Mother of Jesus. Now, we look at what it means for Mary to be the Mother of the Church. Fr. Mike makes it clear that, when he entrusts his disciples to Mary, his Mother, from the Cross, he’s entrusting us to her as well. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 963-970. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Earlier in the Catechism, we unpacked Mary as the Mother of Jesus. Now, we look at what it means for Mary to be the Mother of the Church. Fr. Mike makes it clear that, when he entrusts his disciples to Mary, his Mother, from the Cross, he’s entrusting us to her as well. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 963-970. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 132: Mary Mother of the Church84781179-5778-47c8-a789-d9c7393d8099Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo I Need to Go to Confession? It’s an age old question; “Why do I have to confess my sins to a priest?” Today Fr. Mike encourages and challenges us to see the Sacrament of Reconciliation not as a burden but as a gift from God. Your Heavenly Father wants to reconcile with you and offer you the grace of forgiveness and he does this through the humanity of the ordained priesthood. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It’s an age old question; “Why do I have to confess my sins to a priest?” Today Fr. Mike encourages and challenges us to see the Sacrament of Reconciliation not as a burden but as a gift from God. Your Heavenly Father wants to reconcile with you and offer you the grace of forgiveness and he does this through the humanity of the ordained priesthood. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo I Need to Go to Confession?f52d4879-d0c8-4fe9-a23b-ace9ff1bed11Thu, 11 May 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo I Need to Go to Confession? It’s an age old question; “Why do I have to confess my sins to a priest?” Today Fr. Mike encourages and challenges us to see the Sacrament of Reconciliation not as a burden but as a gift from God. Your Heavenly Father wants to reconcile with you and offer you the grace of forgiveness and he does this through the humanity of the ordained priesthood. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It’s an age old question; “Why do I have to confess my sins to a priest?” Today Fr. Mike encourages and challenges us to see the Sacrament of Reconciliation not as a burden but as a gift from God. Your Heavenly Father wants to reconcile with you and offer you the grace of forgiveness and he does this through the humanity of the ordained priesthood. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo I Need to Go to Confession?9b01b5cc-d78c-4b1f-a3f1-7c60c38e7e24Thu, 11 May 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Peter 2 – False Teachers2 Peter 2

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full2 Peter 2 – False Teachers6cd5a791-debd-4369-949b-0006cd6e72d2Thu, 11 May 2023 12:30:00 +0000987https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAddictions, Extreme Excellence, and Total ConversionIn this episode, I speak with David Kruse, a business owner who has lived with an obsession for achievement, a drug addiction, overcoming anxiety, seminary, and ultimately marriage. He shares with us his inspiring conversion to the Faith, the practice of perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence. Learn how these qualities helped David overcome his struggles and achieve success by turning to grace and living with a confident abandonment to God's will. His story will encourage you to embrace your own challenges and strive for more in your life. Orémoose Leather - https://www.oremoose.com Enemy Love Records - https://www.enemyloverecords.com Subscribe to the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com 🔴 Join the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Catholic Gentleman+ is now Live! Get exclusive content, including monthly videos from guest experts, daily saint quotes, monthly prayer, and ascetical challenges to make you a better, holier, man! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I speak with David Kruse, a business owner who has lived with an obsession for achievement, a drug addiction, overcoming anxiety, seminary, and ultimately marriage. He shares with us his inspiring conversion to the Faith, the practice of perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence. Learn how these qualities helped David overcome his struggles and achieve success by turning to grace and living with a confident abandonment to God's will. His story will encourage you to embrace your own challenges and strive for more in your life. Orémoose Leather - https://www.oremoose.com Enemy Love Records - https://www.enemyloverecords.com Subscribe to the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com 🔴 Join the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Catholic Gentleman+ is now Live! Get exclusive content, including monthly videos from guest experts, daily saint quotes, monthly prayer, and ascetical challenges to make you a better, holier, man! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAddictions, Extreme Excellence, and Total Conversion66a8739e-b43c-4147-a6b5-3971f7bf6815Thu, 11 May 2023 10:10:00 +00003353https://216.73.216.191/allTags7 Life-changing Lessons From The Longest Ever Study On Health & Happiness! Dr. Robert WaldingerIn this new episode Steven sits down with the American psychiatrist and Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, Robert Waldinger. Dr Waldinger is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and the fourth director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development. This is the longest every study of the same group of people over time, following 724 men for nearly 80 years. The study explores the factors that lead to healthy and happy lives. Robert is also the Founding Director of the Lifespan Research Foundation, which aims to implement the lessons learned from the Harvard Study in peoples work and personal life. His TED talk, “What makes a good life?” has been viewed over 40 million times. In this conversation Robert and Steven discuss topics, such as: What are the factors that make for a good life The impacts that money and success have on a happy life Why relationships are the most important factor for long term health and wellbeing Why we should reexamine the value we place on relationships How modern society gets in the way of connection You can purchase Robert’s new book ‘The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Study on Happiness’, here: ****https://bit.ly/3BiYSPW Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with the American psychiatrist and Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, Robert Waldinger. Dr Waldinger is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and the fourth director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development. This is the longest every study of the same group of people over time, following 724 men for nearly 80 years. The study explores the factors that lead to healthy and happy lives. Robert is also the Founding Director of the Lifespan Research Foundation, which aims to implement the lessons learned from the Harvard Study in peoples work and personal life. His TED talk, “What makes a good life?” has been viewed over 40 million times. In this conversation Robert and Steven discuss topics, such as: What are the factors that make for a good life The impacts that money and success have on a happy life Why relationships are the most important factor for long term health and wellbeing Why we should reexamine the value we place on relationships How modern society gets in the way of connection You can purchase Robert’s new book ‘The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Study on Happiness’, here: ****https://bit.ly/3BiYSPW Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full7 Life-changing Lessons From The Longest Ever Study On Health & Happiness! Dr. Robert Waldinger29e14063-99cc-4cec-a123-b35653555b49Thu, 11 May 2023 05:00:00 +00005461https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: Hope for the Future (2023) Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 131: Hope for the Future (2023)49ac3ef1-8c10-49a3-ab94-c14b51399a81Thu, 11 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: Hope for the Future (2023) Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 131: Hope for the Future (2023)6d0bea7f-f8e7-4bb4-8bb4-33313096c676Thu, 11 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: Hope for the Future (2023) Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 131: Hope for the Future (2023)09b2ffb6-9c1c-4d53-af24-89c2975e8bcfThu, 11 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: Hope for the Future (2023) Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 131: Hope for the Future (2023)f2eb409c-2a63-437b-a6a6-fdf852736089Thu, 11 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: The Communion of the Church The Catechism further unpacks the communion of saints and shows us how the Church lives in communion with those members who have passed on to eternal life with Christ in heaven. If you’re listening to this podcast and you’re not Catholic—or if you still have questions about the communion of saints—Fr. Mike has a word for you. This is your family, interceding on your behalf that you might receive the fullness of Faith here on earth. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 954-962. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism further unpacks the communion of saints and shows us how the Church lives in communion with those members who have passed on to eternal life with Christ in heaven. If you’re listening to this podcast and you’re not Catholic—or if you still have questions about the communion of saints—Fr. Mike has a word for you. This is your family, interceding on your behalf that you might receive the fullness of Faith here on earth. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 954-962. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 131: The Communion of the Church68e89f44-4b82-4522-aceb-2376bf2aef2eThu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFalling Short (Part 1)Lia threw her ballet shoes into the back seat of the car and slid in with a sigh. "Practice went that well, huh?" Mom gave Lia a sympathetic glance before pulling away from the curb. "Mom, I want to quit--I keep falling short in my high demi pointe! Every time I try to raise up higher on my toes, my legs feel all wobbly. Today I fell, and Cathy laughed at me! She does all her moves perfectly. It's not fair!" "Lia, you've got to remember that Cathy has been in ballet for years and this is only your sixth month. She shouldn't have laughed at you, but you need to focus on what you have accomplished and how far you've come."Scowling, Lia scrunched farther down in her seat. She tried to stop the tears from filling her eyes. "I just feel so useless sometimes--like everyone is better than me and more talented." "I think everyone feels that way at some point," said Mom. "However, you can't let how you feel or other people's skill levels deter you from something you have a passion for. I want you to finish out the year, and then we can reevaluate if you want to continue ballet." "I really do like ballet," Lia said. "But what if I don't get any better?"Mom smiled at her. "Then remember whose child you are." Lia rolled her eyes. "Yours, obviously." Mom laughed. "Yes, but I'm talking about you being God's child. Whenever you feel inadequate, remember that He loves you regardless of what you can or can't do. Do you remember the verse we read in church about how God pours out His love on His children?" "Yes, and Pastor Andy talked about how we don't need to live in fear because Jesus did what we couldn't do--He lived a perfect life and then died and rose again to make us right with God." Lia gazed out her window quizzically. "Mom, I thought we were going home--why are we at the zoo?" "Impromptu field trip! I just thought of an animal you need to see that will encourage you to stand strong even when you feel like you're falling short. Come on!" Lia grinned. "Now you've really thought of everything!" -Savannah Coleman

Lia threw her ballet shoes into the back seat of the car and slid in with a sigh. "Practice went that well, huh?" Mom gave Lia a sympathetic glance before pulling away from the curb. "Mom, I want to quit--I keep falling short in my high demi pointe! Every time I try to raise up higher on my toes, my legs feel all wobbly. Today I fell, and Cathy laughed at me! She does all her moves perfectly. It's not fair!" "Lia, you've got to remember that Cathy has been in ballet for years and this is only your sixth month. She shouldn't have laughed at you, but you need to focus on what you have accomplished and how far you've come."Scowling, Lia scrunched farther down in her seat. She tried to stop the tears from filling her eyes. "I just feel so useless sometimes--like everyone is better than me and more talented." "I think everyone feels that way at some point," said Mom. "However, you can't let how you feel or other people's skill levels deter you from something you have a passion for. I want you to finish out the year, and then we can reevaluate if you want to continue ballet." "I really do like ballet," Lia said. "But what if I don't get any better?"Mom smiled at her. "Then remember whose child you are." Lia rolled her eyes. "Yours, obviously." Mom laughed. "Yes, but I'm talking about you being God's child. Whenever you feel inadequate, remember that He loves you regardless of what you can or can't do. Do you remember the verse we read in church about how God pours out His love on His children?" "Yes, and Pastor Andy talked about how we don't need to live in fear because Jesus did what we couldn't do--He lived a perfect life and then died and rose again to make us right with God." Lia gazed out her window quizzically. "Mom, I thought we were going home--why are we at the zoo?" "Impromptu field trip! I just thought of an animal you need to see that will encourage you to stand strong even when you feel like you're falling short. Come on!" Lia grinned. "Now you've really thought of everything!" -Savannah Coleman

Falling Short (Part 1)e64babcf-0e69-4732-b146-e1a5e3f8110aThu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: The Communion of the Church The Catechism further unpacks the communion of saints and shows us how the Church lives in communion with those members who have passed on to eternal life with Christ in heaven. If you’re listening to this podcast and you’re not Catholic—or if you still have questions about the communion of saints—Fr. Mike has a word for you. This is your family, interceding on your behalf that you might receive the fullness of Faith here on earth. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 954-962. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism further unpacks the communion of saints and shows us how the Church lives in communion with those members who have passed on to eternal life with Christ in heaven. If you’re listening to this podcast and you’re not Catholic—or if you still have questions about the communion of saints—Fr. Mike has a word for you. This is your family, interceding on your behalf that you might receive the fullness of Faith here on earth. Today’s readings are from Catechism paragraphs 954-962. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 131: The Communion of the Church9b43949e-944a-4e0b-8e80-13e3cb5a879eThu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#484 The Seal of Confession - Fr. Aquinas GuilbeauOnce again, legislatures in some states are considering bans on the seal of confession. We asked the chaplain of Catholic University of America, Father Aquinas Guilbeau, to explain why we have the seal, and why breaking it won&#8217;t to anyone any good. &nbsp; …

Once again, legislatures in some states are considering bans on the seal of confession. We asked the chaplain of Catholic University of America, Father Aquinas Guilbeau, to explain why we have the seal, and why breaking it won&#8217;t to anyone any good. &nbsp; …

#484 The Seal of Confession - Fr. Aquinas Guilbeaued7863d8-fa41-4977-956d-19b981090ab3Wed, 10 May 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#283: Nothing can Satisfy you like God: Solomon part VII1 Kings 10:1-14, 22-24,  &amp; Ecclesiastes 2:1-11  Today we begin to comprehend just how wealthy Solomon was. With his wealth and his wisdom, Solomon tells us anything he saw and wanted, he got. This might sound incredible but Solomon learned a very valuable lesson that everything is meaningless without God. Things or fame, none of that will satisfy us fully because what we are really searching for is God. The Creator of our souls is the one who satisfies us. The kids will hear examples of this so they can begin to understand how this applies to their own lives. To connect with me or search Podcast episodes by topic/scripture, etc, click here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 10:1-14, 22-24,  &amp; Ecclesiastes 2:1-11  Today we begin to comprehend just how wealthy Solomon was. With his wealth and his wisdom, Solomon tells us anything he saw and wanted, he got. This might sound incredible but Solomon learned a very valuable lesson that everything is meaningless without God. Things or fame, none of that will satisfy us fully because what we are really searching for is God. The Creator of our souls is the one who satisfies us. The kids will hear examples of this so they can begin to understand how this applies to their own lives. To connect with me or search Podcast episodes by topic/scripture, etc, click here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#283: Nothing can Satisfy you like God: Solomon part VII4ee09954-a70a-4371-8c16-ad84cf0bcc88Wed, 10 May 2023 10:23:47 +0000910https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOur Testimonies | Girls Gone Bible"And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony" Revelation 12:11 First episode of Girls Gone Bible! Join us as we chat about our walks with Jesus. Two imperfect girls serving a completely perfect God. Thanks for listening x -Ang &amp; Ari @angelahalili @ariellereitsma  if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

"And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony" Revelation 12:11 First episode of Girls Gone Bible! Join us as we chat about our walks with Jesus. Two imperfect girls serving a completely perfect God. Thanks for listening x -Ang &amp; Ari @angelahalili @ariellereitsma  if you’d like to support Girls Gone Bible 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/girlsgonebibleinfo Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/girlsgonebible https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlsgonebiblepod/support

fullOur Testimonies | Girls Gone Biblec0bf431b-c0bc-4fd2-ad7d-6f1a36d04563Wed, 10 May 2023 08:17:37 +00002337https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2023) Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2023)731e413c-a640-4c64-8707-f84cba9fcabeWed, 10 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2023) Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2023)30739f4c-3dba-42dc-9871-846e2c1f9dc6Wed, 10 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2023) Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2023)b343fa4e-ae70-48b2-a9dd-2cd0590c6ce8Wed, 10 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2023) Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2023)b6b799ef-57a3-4c53-b103-8b51616b2f84Wed, 10 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: The Communion of Saints The Catechism begins Paragraph 5 and dives into the communion of saints. This communion is “in holy things (sancta)” and “among holy persons (sancti).” Fr. Mike emphasizes that “the least of our acts done in charity redounds to the profit of all.” At the same time, every sin hurts every single member of the Church. No one is an island—we belong to each other. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 946-953. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism begins Paragraph 5 and dives into the communion of saints. This communion is “in holy things (sancta)” and “among holy persons (sancti).” Fr. Mike emphasizes that “the least of our acts done in charity redounds to the profit of all.” At the same time, every sin hurts every single member of the Church. No one is an island—we belong to each other. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 946-953. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 130: The Communion of Saintsa9b59c94-0c38-4d2c-8e14-7f96e844a6a1Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsModel BuildingAfter supper one evening, Caden helped clear the table and then covered it with old newspapers. "I'm going to work on my new model car," he said. He grinned as he took it out of the box. "Just look at all those pieces! And these details are awesome!"Caden began working, but it wasn't long before he went looking for his father. "Can you help me with my model car, Dad?" he asked.Dad looked up from his computer. "Sure, but can you manage it by yourself until I finish what I'm working on?""I'll try," Caden replied. But when Dad came to help him a little later, almost nothing had been done."What's the problem, buddy?" asked Dad.Caden sighed. "I don't understand how everything is supposed to fit together."Dad took the instruction sheet. "Okay," he said after glancing at it, "let's figure it out together." They got to work and soon were busy reading instructions, finding pieces, and fitting them to one another.After a while, Caden's mom reminded him that he needed to do his homework. "Okay, and I need to learn a verse for Bible club tomorrow too," said Caden. He sighed. "I like Bible club, but it takes up a lot of time." He turned to his dad. "Thanks for helping. I never would have gotten this far without you. I didn't understand what the sheet was saying until you walked me through it."Dad nodded. "Then trying to put this model together without my help would be a little like trying to live the Christian life without help from other Christians," he said. "That's something to remember as you learn your verse. Your Bible club teacher and our pastor and Sunday school teachers all help us understand the truth of the Bible. They help us understand the gospel--the good news that Jesus died and rose again to save us and give us eternal life--and how we should live as God's children. We need to remember to thank the Lord for them."Caden thought about it. "I guess you're right," he said. "There are lots of things in the Bible that I don't understand by myself." He grinned. "And you and Mom help too." -Dean Kelley

After supper one evening, Caden helped clear the table and then covered it with old newspapers. "I'm going to work on my new model car," he said. He grinned as he took it out of the box. "Just look at all those pieces! And these details are awesome!"Caden began working, but it wasn't long before he went looking for his father. "Can you help me with my model car, Dad?" he asked.Dad looked up from his computer. "Sure, but can you manage it by yourself until I finish what I'm working on?""I'll try," Caden replied. But when Dad came to help him a little later, almost nothing had been done."What's the problem, buddy?" asked Dad.Caden sighed. "I don't understand how everything is supposed to fit together."Dad took the instruction sheet. "Okay," he said after glancing at it, "let's figure it out together." They got to work and soon were busy reading instructions, finding pieces, and fitting them to one another.After a while, Caden's mom reminded him that he needed to do his homework. "Okay, and I need to learn a verse for Bible club tomorrow too," said Caden. He sighed. "I like Bible club, but it takes up a lot of time." He turned to his dad. "Thanks for helping. I never would have gotten this far without you. I didn't understand what the sheet was saying until you walked me through it."Dad nodded. "Then trying to put this model together without my help would be a little like trying to live the Christian life without help from other Christians," he said. "That's something to remember as you learn your verse. Your Bible club teacher and our pastor and Sunday school teachers all help us understand the truth of the Bible. They help us understand the gospel--the good news that Jesus died and rose again to save us and give us eternal life--and how we should live as God's children. We need to remember to thank the Lord for them."Caden thought about it. "I guess you're right," he said. "There are lots of things in the Bible that I don't understand by myself." He grinned. "And you and Mom help too." -Dean Kelley

Model Building6582644f-3906-4c7b-ab9c-c331f3613ca2Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: The Communion of Saints The Catechism begins Paragraph 5 and dives into the communion of saints. This communion is “in holy things (sancta)” and “among holy persons (sancti).” Fr. Mike emphasizes that “the least of our acts done in charity redounds to the profit of all.” At the same time, every sin hurts every single member of the Church. No one is an island—we belong to each other. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 946-953. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism begins Paragraph 5 and dives into the communion of saints. This communion is “in holy things (sancta)” and “among holy persons (sancti).” Fr. Mike emphasizes that “the least of our acts done in charity redounds to the profit of all.” At the same time, every sin hurts every single member of the Church. No one is an island—we belong to each other. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 946-953. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 130: The Communion of Saintsefc79da4-26c2-4288-89ff-7eaee8e2d630Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2023)1cba7092-15fc-4847-9133-179103d670b4Tue, 09 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2023)adaa1716-a911-4811-b490-11f72ace2e0aTue, 09 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2023)3242a517-66c6-41a0-8037-dc99abae11f7Tue, 09 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2023)3dbbc770-07c9-40ac-82b3-b1d21baf7929Tue, 09 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Intimacy and Connection Matter In Your MarriageWhile it's not universal, it is very common for a husband to want to have physical connection to his wife - and a strong one. But a lot of us go through periods where that connection is less strong. Often we just "soldier on" and hope it gets better. Often times, we try to ask our wife what she wants to feel better connected - only to become discouraged when what she suggested doesn't actually work. Sometimes a guy will just accept that this is his "cross" to carry and (grudgingly) "accept" it. After all, isn't abstinence kind of like fasting? That's good, right? Join me in this episode as I break open why it's so important for husbands to be constantly engaged in improving themselves for the sake of their marriage. Physical intimacy can often be an indicator of where the husband has stopped working on himself. While there are genuine times we are called by the Lord to periods of abstinence, that's no reason to accept it when it's not necessary and give up. We must always be working on ourselves, to become our best version. Connection - all connection - matters in marriage.

While it's not universal, it is very common for a husband to want to have physical connection to his wife - and a strong one. But a lot of us go through periods where that connection is less strong. Often we just "soldier on" and hope it gets better. Often times, we try to ask our wife what she wants to feel better connected - only to become discouraged when what she suggested doesn't actually work. Sometimes a guy will just accept that this is his "cross" to carry and (grudgingly) "accept" it. After all, isn't abstinence kind of like fasting? That's good, right? Join me in this episode as I break open why it's so important for husbands to be constantly engaged in improving themselves for the sake of their marriage. Physical intimacy can often be an indicator of where the husband has stopped working on himself. While there are genuine times we are called by the Lord to periods of abstinence, that's no reason to accept it when it's not necessary and give up. We must always be working on ourselves, to become our best version. Connection - all connection - matters in marriage.

fullWhy Intimacy and Connection Matter In Your Marriage8962ccc7-e5cf-4646-b863-adf6c6cf864eTue, 09 May 2023 01:34:39 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: Many Vocations This &quot;In Brief&quot; section reviews all that we have learned in recent episodes. In the Church, “the faithful&quot; refers to clerics and the laity with various callings in each. Fr. Mike explains how God calls every human being to unity with him. No matter our vocations, we must surrender our lives to the Lord and participate in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 934-945. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

This &quot;In Brief&quot; section reviews all that we have learned in recent episodes. In the Church, “the faithful&quot; refers to clerics and the laity with various callings in each. Fr. Mike explains how God calls every human being to unity with him. No matter our vocations, we must surrender our lives to the Lord and participate in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 934-945. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 129: Many Vocations3a458c15-a778-42f7-8983-b91a3d26d61dTue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJust a Little ThingBree's mom looked flustered as she grabbed her purse. "I'm going across the street to Grandma's to shampoo her hair," Mom said. "When I get back, I'd love for you to help me make some cookies. I'm supposed to bring a treat to work tomorrow.""Okay, Mom," Bree said. As Mom hurried out the door, Bree had an idea. I've helped Mom make cookies lots of times. I'll mix them now, and then Mom will only have to bake them. Bree went to the kitchen and found the recipe for her favorite cookies--chocolate mountains. She read the directions, then began putting ingredients into a bowl and stirring them together. Let's see--it says to add a teaspoon of baking powder. Bree looked for the baking powder, but she couldn't find it. Well, it only calls for one teaspoon, so it probably doesn't matter that much.Bree finished mixing the cookies and had the first batch ready for the oven when Mom came back. "Oh, Bree, thank you!" said Mom. "I was wondering how I was going to get everything done today."When the timer went off, Bree eagerly went to the oven and took out the pan. "Oh, Mom, they're flat! They're not mountains."Mom looked at the cookies. "Are you sure you put in enough baking powder?""I couldn't find it," Bree replied. "But it only calls for one teaspoon, so I didn't think it could be that important.""In this kind of cookie it is. It's what makes them rise into cookie mountains. Maybe we can fix it." Mom got the baking powder and vigorously mixed it into the rest of the batter. "Don't feel bad about it, honey," Mom said when she saw the crestfallen look on Bree's face. "Just remember little things are important.""Like the little boy's lunch that Jesus used to feed thousands of people?" asked Bree. "We just had that story in Sunday school.""Right," said Mom. "When we offer anything to Jesus out of love and gratitude for all He's done for us, He will use our gift to bless others, no matter how small it is." Mom smiled at Bree. "Today He used your gift of making these cookies to remind me that He loves me and is with me on busy days." -Vera M. Hutchcroft

Bree's mom looked flustered as she grabbed her purse. "I'm going across the street to Grandma's to shampoo her hair," Mom said. "When I get back, I'd love for you to help me make some cookies. I'm supposed to bring a treat to work tomorrow.""Okay, Mom," Bree said. As Mom hurried out the door, Bree had an idea. I've helped Mom make cookies lots of times. I'll mix them now, and then Mom will only have to bake them. Bree went to the kitchen and found the recipe for her favorite cookies--chocolate mountains. She read the directions, then began putting ingredients into a bowl and stirring them together. Let's see--it says to add a teaspoon of baking powder. Bree looked for the baking powder, but she couldn't find it. Well, it only calls for one teaspoon, so it probably doesn't matter that much.Bree finished mixing the cookies and had the first batch ready for the oven when Mom came back. "Oh, Bree, thank you!" said Mom. "I was wondering how I was going to get everything done today."When the timer went off, Bree eagerly went to the oven and took out the pan. "Oh, Mom, they're flat! They're not mountains."Mom looked at the cookies. "Are you sure you put in enough baking powder?""I couldn't find it," Bree replied. "But it only calls for one teaspoon, so I didn't think it could be that important.""In this kind of cookie it is. It's what makes them rise into cookie mountains. Maybe we can fix it." Mom got the baking powder and vigorously mixed it into the rest of the batter. "Don't feel bad about it, honey," Mom said when she saw the crestfallen look on Bree's face. "Just remember little things are important.""Like the little boy's lunch that Jesus used to feed thousands of people?" asked Bree. "We just had that story in Sunday school.""Right," said Mom. "When we offer anything to Jesus out of love and gratitude for all He's done for us, He will use our gift to bless others, no matter how small it is." Mom smiled at Bree. "Today He used your gift of making these cookies to remind me that He loves me and is with me on busy days." -Vera M. Hutchcroft

Just a Little Thing4d1153d0-0f85-4578-bdcc-770a2c3ebdddTue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: Many Vocations This &quot;In Brief&quot; section reviews all that we have learned in recent episodes. In the Church, “the faithful&quot; refers to clerics and the laity with various callings in each. Fr. Mike explains how God calls every human being to unity with him. No matter our vocations, we must surrender our lives to the Lord and participate in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 934-945. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

This &quot;In Brief&quot; section reviews all that we have learned in recent episodes. In the Church, “the faithful&quot; refers to clerics and the laity with various callings in each. Fr. Mike explains how God calls every human being to unity with him. No matter our vocations, we must surrender our lives to the Lord and participate in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 934-945. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 129: Many Vocations20143e74-6154-4a80-a417-887067dbef32Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS Pt. 2 - Exorcist AddendaAn even deeper dive into relics, saints, canonization, exorcism preparations, demonic hierarchies, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An even deeper dive into relics, saints, canonization, exorcism preparations, demonic hierarchies, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullBONUS Pt. 2 - Exorcist Addenda0b7e8cfe-c839-4564-ad56-34fbc9fcd829Mon, 08 May 2023 22:29:12 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShopify President: How To Become A Millionaire For The Price Of A Starbucks Coffee! In this new episode Steven sits down with the Canadian entrepreneur and President of Shopify, Harley Finkelstein. Harley was 17 years when we started his first company selling T-shirts at University. Later, while studying law at the University of Ottawa, Harley met the future co-founder of Shopify, Tobias Lütke, and became an early adopter of the platform. After graduating from law school, Harley worked as a lawyer before joining Shopify in 2010 as it’s first employee. Since then Harley has helped Shopify grow from a start-up to one of the world’s leading e-commerce platforms in the world, powering over 1 million businesses in 175 countries. In this conversation Harley and Steven discuss topics, such as: Harley’s mission to make more people into entrepreneurs Why Harley had no choice but to become an entrepreneur Downshifting and what ‘being enough’ truly means Why Harley searches for meaning rather than happiness Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3M49FnB Twitter: https://bit.ly/3M3BLPF Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with the Canadian entrepreneur and President of Shopify, Harley Finkelstein. Harley was 17 years when we started his first company selling T-shirts at University. Later, while studying law at the University of Ottawa, Harley met the future co-founder of Shopify, Tobias Lütke, and became an early adopter of the platform. After graduating from law school, Harley worked as a lawyer before joining Shopify in 2010 as it’s first employee. Since then Harley has helped Shopify grow from a start-up to one of the world’s leading e-commerce platforms in the world, powering over 1 million businesses in 175 countries. In this conversation Harley and Steven discuss topics, such as: Harley’s mission to make more people into entrepreneurs Why Harley had no choice but to become an entrepreneur Downshifting and what ‘being enough’ truly means Why Harley searches for meaning rather than happiness Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3M49FnB Twitter: https://bit.ly/3M3BLPF Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullShopify President: How To Become A Millionaire For The Price Of A Starbucks Coffee! e0021931-eed3-4c8d-9521-5cdb7cc589eaMon, 08 May 2023 05:00:00 +00006567https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2023) As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2023)6fe856bd-15cb-432e-a89e-9c853bbdcd6aMon, 08 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2023) As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2023)c96f194b-e60f-4e56-abc2-760a5539b449Mon, 08 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2023) As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2023)4a06f6f9-daf2-457e-a0ec-45e1ffccbd4bMon, 08 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2023) As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2023)f760e115-09b2-4de7-89bf-684e9d1b7393Mon, 08 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Unique Calls to Holiness The Lord calls everyone to live a life of surrender, and we have been looking at the various ways God calls people to grow in holiness. Religious life includes the public profession of vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; members of secular institutes dedicate themselves to living in the world and helping to sanctify it. We also learn that those in societies of apostolic life devote themselves to a particular apostolic purpose without religious vows. These calls to holiness are gifts to the Church and the world. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 925-933. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Lord calls everyone to live a life of surrender, and we have been looking at the various ways God calls people to grow in holiness. Religious life includes the public profession of vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; members of secular institutes dedicate themselves to living in the world and helping to sanctify it. We also learn that those in societies of apostolic life devote themselves to a particular apostolic purpose without religious vows. These calls to holiness are gifts to the Church and the world. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 925-933. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 128: Unique Calls to Holiness808c7c8e-b05d-49d9-8744-1e56b134a8ffMon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEmma’s Chocolates"Mom, I asked my friend Rae if she was a Christian," Sarah said as she and her mother were relaxing on the back porch. "She thinks she is because she goes to church all the time. I told her that didn't make her a Christian, but she didn't believe me. I didn't know what to say.""It's sometimes hard to convince people that going to church doesn't make them Christians," said Mom, "but don't give up. Try to help her see that it's not what we do that makes us Christians, it's what Jesus did for us when He took our sins upon Himself and died on the cross." "Okay, Mom. I'll keep praying for Rae and try to help her understand that she needs Jesus, not just a church. It's just hard to know what to say because she thinks she's right."Sarah's little sister, Emma, left her swing set and walked up to the porch. In her hand she clutched a pretty box. "Mommy, I have some chocolate candy for you," she said, holding out the box."Thank you, sweetie," said Mom, taking something from the box."You can have one too," Emma told her big sister, passing her the box.Sarah stretched out her hand to take one. She had seen that the "chocolate" Mom had taken was really a stone, but she decided to play along. "Are these chocolates any good?" Sarah asked, looking at the stone she had taken from the box. "They seem awfully hard. Maybe they're stale.""They're good chocolates!" Emma insisted. "Look, Sarah!" With a grubby little finger, she pointed to the pictures of big creamy-looking chocolates on the cover of the box. Then she turned and ran down the porch steps.Sarah laughed. "I hope Emma knows that putting stones inside a chocolate box doesn't make them turn into chocolates!""Just like putting a person inside a church doesn't make them a Christian!" said Mom. "Maybe you should tell Rae about Emma's chocolates." "Good idea!" said Sarah. "Maybe it would help her understand that going to church is great, but we can only become Christians by trusting in Jesus." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Mom, I asked my friend Rae if she was a Christian," Sarah said as she and her mother were relaxing on the back porch. "She thinks she is because she goes to church all the time. I told her that didn't make her a Christian, but she didn't believe me. I didn't know what to say.""It's sometimes hard to convince people that going to church doesn't make them Christians," said Mom, "but don't give up. Try to help her see that it's not what we do that makes us Christians, it's what Jesus did for us when He took our sins upon Himself and died on the cross." "Okay, Mom. I'll keep praying for Rae and try to help her understand that she needs Jesus, not just a church. It's just hard to know what to say because she thinks she's right."Sarah's little sister, Emma, left her swing set and walked up to the porch. In her hand she clutched a pretty box. "Mommy, I have some chocolate candy for you," she said, holding out the box."Thank you, sweetie," said Mom, taking something from the box."You can have one too," Emma told her big sister, passing her the box.Sarah stretched out her hand to take one. She had seen that the "chocolate" Mom had taken was really a stone, but she decided to play along. "Are these chocolates any good?" Sarah asked, looking at the stone she had taken from the box. "They seem awfully hard. Maybe they're stale.""They're good chocolates!" Emma insisted. "Look, Sarah!" With a grubby little finger, she pointed to the pictures of big creamy-looking chocolates on the cover of the box. Then she turned and ran down the porch steps.Sarah laughed. "I hope Emma knows that putting stones inside a chocolate box doesn't make them turn into chocolates!""Just like putting a person inside a church doesn't make them a Christian!" said Mom. "Maybe you should tell Rae about Emma's chocolates." "Good idea!" said Sarah. "Maybe it would help her understand that going to church is great, but we can only become Christians by trusting in Jesus." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

Emma’s Chocolatescfcb57bb-1f94-4121-a060-769888ba35b7Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Unique Calls to Holiness The Lord calls everyone to live a life of surrender, and we have been looking at the various ways God calls people to grow in holiness. Religious life includes the public profession of vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; members of secular institutes dedicate themselves to living in the world and helping to sanctify it. We also learn that those in societies of apostolic life devote themselves to a particular apostolic purpose without religious vows. These calls to holiness are gifts to the Church and the world. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 925-933. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Lord calls everyone to live a life of surrender, and we have been looking at the various ways God calls people to grow in holiness. Religious life includes the public profession of vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; members of secular institutes dedicate themselves to living in the world and helping to sanctify it. We also learn that those in societies of apostolic life devote themselves to a particular apostolic purpose without religious vows. These calls to holiness are gifts to the Church and the world. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 925-933. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 128: Unique Calls to Holiness1d1122ab-3020-4218-94cf-ab021a3ce4caMon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2023) Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2023)045daca9-3b03-4573-9d4e-dd184842dd0eSun, 07 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2023) Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2023)be449a27-52d9-400c-94da-156727020eb0Sun, 07 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2023) Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2023)3f82361d-77b0-4deb-ab67-6b21568f4ffaSun, 07 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2023) Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2023)edb1fb9d-9055-4c4c-b3f5-b53b4e361690Sun, 07 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Consecrated Life There are many ways that God calls people to lives of holiness. Just as he calls lay people to holiness, he also calls individuals to consecrated life, including hermits, consecrated virgins, widows, and religious. In a very intentional, specific, and lifelong way, those in consecrated life commit themselves to the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Father Mike helps us see how all the different kinds of consecrated life are a great gift to the Church and the world. Despite the many ways the Lord calls his children to holiness, the goal of each human life remains the same – intimacy with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 914-924. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

There are many ways that God calls people to lives of holiness. Just as he calls lay people to holiness, he also calls individuals to consecrated life, including hermits, consecrated virgins, widows, and religious. In a very intentional, specific, and lifelong way, those in consecrated life commit themselves to the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Father Mike helps us see how all the different kinds of consecrated life are a great gift to the Church and the world. Despite the many ways the Lord calls his children to holiness, the goal of each human life remains the same – intimacy with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 914-924. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 127: Consecrated Life90f603bc-ec89-4187-8782-be605ee97192Sun, 07 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Lesson from ShadowMichael stood on the lawn, wishing he had someone to play with. "Timmy!" he called loudly, hoping his friend next door would hear him. "Tiiimmmeeee!" Michael's mom appeared on the back porch. "Go over and knock on Timmy's door, Michael. It's not polite to just yell for him." "But what if his mom answers?" asked Michael. "What if she doesn't want to be bothered?" "Oh, Michael, Timmy's mom is a very nice lady. She wouldn't mind answering the door," Mom assured him. "Don't be so shy." Michael looked at the neighbors' door. Mom was right--he was shy around adults he didn't know well. But knowing that didn't make him feel any braver. I think I'll just play here, he thought when his mom went back in. Maybe Timmy will see me and come out. Michael wandered behind the house to the tall maple tree where a black squirrel lived. He had named the squirrel Shadow and often tried to get close to watch the little animal get kernels from the ear of corn Dad had nailed to the fence post. At first, Shadow always ran away. Now the squirrel watched with his beady black eyes, but he didn't run until Michael was only a few feet away. "I think Shadow's starting to trust me," Michael told his mom at lunchtime. "He's learning you're not there to hurt him," Mom said. "That reminds me of you. You're still learning to trust our new neighbor--Timmy's mom. When you know her better, you'll see that she's happy to have you come over. The better you know someone, the easier it is to trust them." Pushing her chair back, Mom stood and took her dishes to the sink. "You know, Michael, it's like that in our relationship with God too. The better we get to know Him, the easier it is to trust Him. We get to know God as we read His Word and learn about Jesus, who loves us so much that He gave His life for us." She smiled. "I know I can trust Him to help me through anything." Michael thought about how Shadow was getting to know him and trust him. I want to be like that with God, he thought. And I want to trust Him to help me not be so shy around Timmy's mom and other adults too. -Judith K. Boogaart

Michael stood on the lawn, wishing he had someone to play with. "Timmy!" he called loudly, hoping his friend next door would hear him. "Tiiimmmeeee!" Michael's mom appeared on the back porch. "Go over and knock on Timmy's door, Michael. It's not polite to just yell for him." "But what if his mom answers?" asked Michael. "What if she doesn't want to be bothered?" "Oh, Michael, Timmy's mom is a very nice lady. She wouldn't mind answering the door," Mom assured him. "Don't be so shy." Michael looked at the neighbors' door. Mom was right--he was shy around adults he didn't know well. But knowing that didn't make him feel any braver. I think I'll just play here, he thought when his mom went back in. Maybe Timmy will see me and come out. Michael wandered behind the house to the tall maple tree where a black squirrel lived. He had named the squirrel Shadow and often tried to get close to watch the little animal get kernels from the ear of corn Dad had nailed to the fence post. At first, Shadow always ran away. Now the squirrel watched with his beady black eyes, but he didn't run until Michael was only a few feet away. "I think Shadow's starting to trust me," Michael told his mom at lunchtime. "He's learning you're not there to hurt him," Mom said. "That reminds me of you. You're still learning to trust our new neighbor--Timmy's mom. When you know her better, you'll see that she's happy to have you come over. The better you know someone, the easier it is to trust them." Pushing her chair back, Mom stood and took her dishes to the sink. "You know, Michael, it's like that in our relationship with God too. The better we get to know Him, the easier it is to trust Him. We get to know God as we read His Word and learn about Jesus, who loves us so much that He gave His life for us." She smiled. "I know I can trust Him to help me through anything." Michael thought about how Shadow was getting to know him and trust him. I want to be like that with God, he thought. And I want to trust Him to help me not be so shy around Timmy's mom and other adults too. -Judith K. Boogaart

A Lesson from Shadowbee00eaf-a44a-4725-bc26-f66df7f66e96Sun, 07 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Consecrated Life There are many ways that God calls people to lives of holiness. Just as he calls lay people to holiness, he also calls individuals to consecrated life, including hermits, consecrated virgins, widows, and religious. In a very intentional, specific, and lifelong way, those in consecrated life commit themselves to the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Father Mike helps us see how all the different kinds of consecrated life are a great gift to the Church and the world. Despite the many ways the Lord calls his children to holiness, the goal of each human life remains the same – intimacy with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 914-924. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

There are many ways that God calls people to lives of holiness. Just as he calls lay people to holiness, he also calls individuals to consecrated life, including hermits, consecrated virgins, widows, and religious. In a very intentional, specific, and lifelong way, those in consecrated life commit themselves to the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Father Mike helps us see how all the different kinds of consecrated life are a great gift to the Church and the world. Despite the many ways the Lord calls his children to holiness, the goal of each human life remains the same – intimacy with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 914-924. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 127: Consecrated Lifee6ba2d0a-6135-4bbc-9d75-e0d8ad89474cSun, 07 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/7/23 Spiritual Houses Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter The Temple is the place of sacrifice. Peter notes that we are built into a spiritual house. We know what kind of building it is based on the purpose of the building. And the purpose of the Temple is to be the Presence of God and the place of worship and sacrifice. If we are temples of the Holy Spirit, then this is true for us as well. Mass Readings from May 7, 2023:Acts 6:1-7Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-191 Peter 2:4-9 John 14:1-12

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter The Temple is the place of sacrifice. Peter notes that we are built into a spiritual house. We know what kind of building it is based on the purpose of the building. And the purpose of the Temple is to be the Presence of God and the place of worship and sacrifice. If we are temples of the Holy Spirit, then this is true for us as well. Mass Readings from May 7, 2023:Acts 6:1-7Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-191 Peter 2:4-9 John 14:1-12

full5/7/23 Spiritual Housesc904277f-4877-4607-9105-052218ace483Sat, 06 May 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/7/23 Spiritual Houses Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter The Temple is the place of sacrifice. Peter notes that we are built into a spiritual house. We know what kind of building it is based on the purpose of the building. And the purpose of the Temple is to be the Presence of God and the place of worship and sacrifice. If we are temples of the Holy Spirit, then this is true for us as well. Mass Readings from May 7, 2023:Acts 6:1-7Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-191 Peter 2:4-9 John 14:1-12

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter The Temple is the place of sacrifice. Peter notes that we are built into a spiritual house. We know what kind of building it is based on the purpose of the building. And the purpose of the Temple is to be the Presence of God and the place of worship and sacrifice. If we are temples of the Holy Spirit, then this is true for us as well. Mass Readings from May 7, 2023:Acts 6:1-7Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-191 Peter 2:4-9 John 14:1-12

full5/7/23 Spiritual Houses445417da-e3f0-4491-8bac-5895f33ddf56Sat, 06 May 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5/7/23 Spiritual Houses Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter The Temple is the place of sacrifice. Peter notes that we are built into a spiritual house. We know what kind of building it is based on the purpose of the building. And the purpose of the Temple is to be the Presence of God and the place of worship and sacrifice. If we are temples of the Holy Spirit, then this is true for us as well. Mass Readings from May 7, 2023:Acts 6:1-7Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-191 Peter 2:4-9 John 14:1-12

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter The Temple is the place of sacrifice. Peter notes that we are built into a spiritual house. We know what kind of building it is based on the purpose of the building. And the purpose of the Temple is to be the Presence of God and the place of worship and sacrifice. If we are temples of the Holy Spirit, then this is true for us as well. Mass Readings from May 7, 2023:Acts 6:1-7Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-191 Peter 2:4-9 John 14:1-12

full5/7/23 Spiritual Housesf9a84555-7ea0-4e65-a317-637fff316765Sat, 06 May 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: David's Victories (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 126: David's Victories (2023)8ba32a60-e040-4841-82f3-a61fa689c77aSat, 06 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: David's Victories (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 126: David's Victories (2023)48adcb12-2609-44a4-b84a-2e1b0e520e87Sat, 06 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: David's Victories (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 126: David's Victories (2023)a2a0fab0-f2a3-4be3-b0c6-56cece8c4524Sat, 06 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: David's Victories (2023) Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 126: David's Victories (2023)0e2c0fc0-0906-4044-8d2e-7c306148967aSat, 06 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: Prophetic and Kingly Offices In addition to Christ&#39;s priestly office, lay people are called to participate in Christ&#39;s prophetic and kingly offices. They take part in Christ&#39;s prophetic office by evangelizing and proclaiming Christ by word and with the testimony of their lives. Fr. Mike explains that the laity participate in Christ&#39;s kingly office in their hearts. They do this when they rule themselves and conquer sin, acting as virtuous leaders in the Church and society. Fr. Mike also reminds us that lay people should strive to be guided by Christian conscience in all their actions in the Church and society. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 904-913. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In addition to Christ&#39;s priestly office, lay people are called to participate in Christ&#39;s prophetic and kingly offices. They take part in Christ&#39;s prophetic office by evangelizing and proclaiming Christ by word and with the testimony of their lives. Fr. Mike explains that the laity participate in Christ&#39;s kingly office in their hearts. They do this when they rule themselves and conquer sin, acting as virtuous leaders in the Church and society. Fr. Mike also reminds us that lay people should strive to be guided by Christian conscience in all their actions in the Church and society. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 904-913. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 126: Prophetic and Kingly Offices6777b7f0-3c8c-46a3-94f6-dea028f1f0c7Sat, 06 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Good Name"Grandpa, I hate my name," Edna told her grandfather one day."Well now, I think Edna is a pretty name," said Grandpa. "Your mom named you after your great-grandmother, whom she dearly loved.""But I have to go to school with kids who have names like Braxton and Jacob. I wish I had a name that wasn't so old-fashioned!""A lot of babies are being given old-fashioned names these days," Grandpa told her. "Take the name Jacob, for instance. That's a popular name now, but it's a very old one. Remember Jacob in the Bible?"Edna sighed. "Yes, but I still wish I had a different name. I think I'll change it someday. After all, the Bible says a good name should be chosen rather than riches."Grandpa smiled. "Oh, honey, that verse isn't talking about changing your name! It's talking about what people think of you when they hear your name and think of your character. Like I said, the name Edna reminds your mom of one of the sweetest people she ever knew. And when people who know you hear your name, I'm sure they think of what you're like as a person. So…are you friendly and kind? Are you helpful? Or are you selfish and bitter? Those are the kinds of things people think of." Edna just shrugged. "Tell me," said Grandpa, "what do you think of when you hear the name Braxton? Or the name Jacob?""When I hear Braxton, I think of a boy who picks on other kids and calls them names!" Edna answered with a hint of anger. "When I hear the name Jacob, I think of a kid who's really smart. He helps me if I get stuck with a math problem.""Exactly!" Grandpa nodded. "You didn't mention either one as a boy with an up-to-date name, did you? It was their personalities and the way they treat you that you described. So trust God to help you live in such a way that when people hear the name Edna, they think good thoughts. Since you know Jesus, you have His love in your heart, and you can share it with others in how you treat them. Then you'll have a good name even if it's one you might not have chosen for yourself."Edna nodded thoughtfully. "When people hear my name, I want them to think of Jesus." -Sara L. Nelson

"Grandpa, I hate my name," Edna told her grandfather one day."Well now, I think Edna is a pretty name," said Grandpa. "Your mom named you after your great-grandmother, whom she dearly loved.""But I have to go to school with kids who have names like Braxton and Jacob. I wish I had a name that wasn't so old-fashioned!""A lot of babies are being given old-fashioned names these days," Grandpa told her. "Take the name Jacob, for instance. That's a popular name now, but it's a very old one. Remember Jacob in the Bible?"Edna sighed. "Yes, but I still wish I had a different name. I think I'll change it someday. After all, the Bible says a good name should be chosen rather than riches."Grandpa smiled. "Oh, honey, that verse isn't talking about changing your name! It's talking about what people think of you when they hear your name and think of your character. Like I said, the name Edna reminds your mom of one of the sweetest people she ever knew. And when people who know you hear your name, I'm sure they think of what you're like as a person. So…are you friendly and kind? Are you helpful? Or are you selfish and bitter? Those are the kinds of things people think of." Edna just shrugged. "Tell me," said Grandpa, "what do you think of when you hear the name Braxton? Or the name Jacob?""When I hear Braxton, I think of a boy who picks on other kids and calls them names!" Edna answered with a hint of anger. "When I hear the name Jacob, I think of a kid who's really smart. He helps me if I get stuck with a math problem.""Exactly!" Grandpa nodded. "You didn't mention either one as a boy with an up-to-date name, did you? It was their personalities and the way they treat you that you described. So trust God to help you live in such a way that when people hear the name Edna, they think good thoughts. Since you know Jesus, you have His love in your heart, and you can share it with others in how you treat them. Then you'll have a good name even if it's one you might not have chosen for yourself."Edna nodded thoughtfully. "When people hear my name, I want them to think of Jesus." -Sara L. Nelson

A Good Named48401a9-5c42-410b-8b23-022fd11c05a2Sat, 06 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: Prophetic and Kingly Offices In addition to Christ&#39;s priestly office, lay people are called to participate in Christ&#39;s prophetic and kingly offices. They take part in Christ&#39;s prophetic office by evangelizing and proclaiming Christ by word and with the testimony of their lives. Fr. Mike explains that the laity participate in Christ&#39;s kingly office in their hearts. They do this when they rule themselves and conquer sin, acting as virtuous leaders in the Church and society. Fr. Mike also reminds us that lay people should strive to be guided by Christian conscience in all their actions in the Church and society. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 904-913. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In addition to Christ&#39;s priestly office, lay people are called to participate in Christ&#39;s prophetic and kingly offices. They take part in Christ&#39;s prophetic office by evangelizing and proclaiming Christ by word and with the testimony of their lives. Fr. Mike explains that the laity participate in Christ&#39;s kingly office in their hearts. They do this when they rule themselves and conquer sin, acting as virtuous leaders in the Church and society. Fr. Mike also reminds us that lay people should strive to be guided by Christian conscience in all their actions in the Church and society. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 904-913. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 126: Prophetic and Kingly Officesdbbddbc8-66dc-4eaa-8957-ce6b9c10d0a0Sat, 06 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 108 - This Powerful Tool Can Change Your Life: Africa BrookeIn this moment Africa Brooke discusses the importance of accountability and how taking responsibility is the opposite of self-sabotage. From her own past experiences, Africa knows that it is all too easy to externalise and place the blame outside of yourself. This is a way of avoiding self reflecting and truly examining the role you play in the decisions and negative outcomes in your life. However, the opposite is also true that we always have the ability and power to change even the smallest part of our circumstances for the better. Listen to the full episode here -https://g2ul0.app.link/m3QAsHUn6tb Africa: https://africabrooke.com https://www.instagram.com/africabrooke/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment Africa Brooke discusses the importance of accountability and how taking responsibility is the opposite of self-sabotage. From her own past experiences, Africa knows that it is all too easy to externalise and place the blame outside of yourself. This is a way of avoiding self reflecting and truly examining the role you play in the decisions and negative outcomes in your life. However, the opposite is also true that we always have the ability and power to change even the smallest part of our circumstances for the better. Listen to the full episode here -https://g2ul0.app.link/m3QAsHUn6tb Africa: https://africabrooke.com https://www.instagram.com/africabrooke/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 108 - This Powerful Tool Can Change Your Life: Africa Brookebfda1ad5-c3bf-4819-a26a-fa1f1826b212Fri, 05 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000854https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Covenant with David (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 125: Covenant with David (2023)1811fce5-f752-4aa9-a30c-f9a20168e03eFri, 05 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Covenant with David (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 125: Covenant with David (2023)f4078523-f7f6-40b0-b41c-23e579be74cdFri, 05 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Covenant with David (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 125: Covenant with David (2023)f3f83824-fc4b-4152-9d3e-6628cbfc89cdFri, 05 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Covenant with David (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 125: Covenant with David (2023)6eba1b94-6ae8-4031-ac26-361a38041345Fri, 05 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Vocation of the Laity The term &quot;laity&quot; refers to all the faithful, except those in Holy Orders and those who belong to a religious state approved by the Church. We learn about the special vocation lay people have to seek the Kingdom of God as they engage in temporal affairs. They live in the world and bring the Gospel to places priests and religious cannot access. Father Mike explains that in this way, the lay faithful not only participate in the Church but are the Church. The laity participate in Christ&#39;s priestly vocation by making every part of their lives an offering to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 897-903. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The term &quot;laity&quot; refers to all the faithful, except those in Holy Orders and those who belong to a religious state approved by the Church. We learn about the special vocation lay people have to seek the Kingdom of God as they engage in temporal affairs. They live in the world and bring the Gospel to places priests and religious cannot access. Father Mike explains that in this way, the lay faithful not only participate in the Church but are the Church. The laity participate in Christ&#39;s priestly vocation by making every part of their lives an offering to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 897-903. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 125: Vocation of the Laity3c2d62d0-bc82-47f1-af20-a1568b56edf1Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpread the Word (Part 2)Matías ran into the house. "I'm going over to Nathan's, Mom." He stopped before going back outside. "If I get a chance to talk to him about Jesus, what should I say? How can I get him to understand?""Well," said Mom, "how did you help your brothers know how to paint the shed yesterday? Did you tell them how some of the world's great artists mix colors? Or did you explain various types of strokes and painting techniques?""Of course not." Matías gave her a puzzled look. "I just told them what Dad told me, and I showed them how I did it."Mom nodded. "You started with your own experience, didn't you? Why not do that when you talk to Nathan about Jesus? Tell him how you became a Christian. That's what the apostle Paul often did.""Okay, Mom," said Matías. "I'll try."When Matías got to Nathan's house, his friend greeted him at the door. "Hi, Matías," said Nathan. "Come see the model airplane I've been working on."Matías looked at the model. "Wow! That's cool! Where did you get it?""Uncle Joel gave it to me. He was going to help me build it, but he'd been sick for quite a while, and he died before we could get started." Nathan looked at the floor. "I sure miss him.""I'm sorry your uncle died," said Matías."Me too." Nathan sniffed. "He knew he probably wouldn't ever be well again, and he told me a long time ago that he knew he'd go to heaven to be with Jesus when he died. I wonder how he could be so sure.""I know I'm going to go be with Jesus when I die too," Matías replied."You do?" said Nathan. "How?""Well, when I was younger…" Matías still wasn't quite sure what to say, but he went on to explain as well as he could what had happened to him. "I learned that we're all sinners, and there's nothing we can do to make up for the bad things we've done. But the Bible says that Jesus loves us so much He died for our sins and then rose from the dead! I trusted Him to save me, and if you trust in Him, you'll have eternal life with Him too."-Tom VandenBerg

Matías ran into the house. "I'm going over to Nathan's, Mom." He stopped before going back outside. "If I get a chance to talk to him about Jesus, what should I say? How can I get him to understand?""Well," said Mom, "how did you help your brothers know how to paint the shed yesterday? Did you tell them how some of the world's great artists mix colors? Or did you explain various types of strokes and painting techniques?""Of course not." Matías gave her a puzzled look. "I just told them what Dad told me, and I showed them how I did it."Mom nodded. "You started with your own experience, didn't you? Why not do that when you talk to Nathan about Jesus? Tell him how you became a Christian. That's what the apostle Paul often did.""Okay, Mom," said Matías. "I'll try."When Matías got to Nathan's house, his friend greeted him at the door. "Hi, Matías," said Nathan. "Come see the model airplane I've been working on."Matías looked at the model. "Wow! That's cool! Where did you get it?""Uncle Joel gave it to me. He was going to help me build it, but he'd been sick for quite a while, and he died before we could get started." Nathan looked at the floor. "I sure miss him.""I'm sorry your uncle died," said Matías."Me too." Nathan sniffed. "He knew he probably wouldn't ever be well again, and he told me a long time ago that he knew he'd go to heaven to be with Jesus when he died. I wonder how he could be so sure.""I know I'm going to go be with Jesus when I die too," Matías replied."You do?" said Nathan. "How?""Well, when I was younger…" Matías still wasn't quite sure what to say, but he went on to explain as well as he could what had happened to him. "I learned that we're all sinners, and there's nothing we can do to make up for the bad things we've done. But the Bible says that Jesus loves us so much He died for our sins and then rose from the dead! I trusted Him to save me, and if you trust in Him, you'll have eternal life with Him too."-Tom VandenBerg

Spread the Word (Part 2)d7fde8b5-da7f-40e6-b057-5baeccac2d7cFri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Vocation of the Laity The term &quot;laity&quot; refers to all the faithful, except those in Holy Orders and those who belong to a religious state approved by the Church. We learn about the special vocation lay people have to seek the Kingdom of God as they engage in temporal affairs. They live in the world and bring the Gospel to places priests and religious cannot access. Father Mike explains that in this way, the lay faithful not only participate in the Church but are the Church. The laity participate in Christ&#39;s priestly vocation by making every part of their lives an offering to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 897-903. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The term &quot;laity&quot; refers to all the faithful, except those in Holy Orders and those who belong to a religious state approved by the Church. We learn about the special vocation lay people have to seek the Kingdom of God as they engage in temporal affairs. They live in the world and bring the Gospel to places priests and religious cannot access. Father Mike explains that in this way, the lay faithful not only participate in the Church but are the Church. The laity participate in Christ&#39;s priestly vocation by making every part of their lives an offering to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 897-903. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 125: Vocation of the Laity4f15271a-b602-4c7d-b87d-69944a3c8351Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnderstanding Female AttractionOne of the most common desires of married men is for more physical intimacy with their wives. There are countless "solutions" offered, often by the wives themselves, that don't really seem to deliver. It's easy for a husband to find this frustrating, maybe even infuriating; why can't we just solve this and both be happy? What if female attraction actually does exist, but doesn't work at all like male attraction? Join me in this episode as I discuss the nature of female sexual attraction from a scientific perspective. What will actually activate our wives' attraction? My claim is even if they don't know, we can put a few pieces together. I walk through the biology of what females are biologically programmed to look for, compared to what men are programmed to look for. This episode is likely the first of several exploring the question of how men can improve themselves in order to improve their physical connection with their wives.

One of the most common desires of married men is for more physical intimacy with their wives. There are countless "solutions" offered, often by the wives themselves, that don't really seem to deliver. It's easy for a husband to find this frustrating, maybe even infuriating; why can't we just solve this and both be happy? What if female attraction actually does exist, but doesn't work at all like male attraction? Join me in this episode as I discuss the nature of female sexual attraction from a scientific perspective. What will actually activate our wives' attraction? My claim is even if they don't know, we can put a few pieces together. I walk through the biology of what females are biologically programmed to look for, compared to what men are programmed to look for. This episode is likely the first of several exploring the question of how men can improve themselves in order to improve their physical connection with their wives.

fullUnderstanding Female Attraction8a3e1956-582d-4fc7-bad9-f810d02de0faThu, 04 May 2023 18:53:42 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Doesn't God Heal Everybody? Jesus is a miracle worker. He worked incredible “signs and wonders” during his 33 years on earth, and he continues to stun us with modern miracles to this day. He has healed people physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. But if he has shown us that he can do this… why hasn’t he healed everyone? If you’ve asked God “why haven’t you healed me,” Fr. Mike has a video for you today. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Jesus is a miracle worker. He worked incredible “signs and wonders” during his 33 years on earth, and he continues to stun us with modern miracles to this day. He has healed people physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. But if he has shown us that he can do this… why hasn’t he healed everyone? If you’ve asked God “why haven’t you healed me,” Fr. Mike has a video for you today. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Doesn't God Heal Everybody?1d78a2e0-99b4-491f-91dd-72a17aba6cf3Thu, 04 May 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Doesn't God Heal Everybody? Jesus is a miracle worker. He worked incredible “signs and wonders” during his 33 years on earth, and he continues to stun us with modern miracles to this day. He has healed people physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. But if he has shown us that he can do this… why hasn’t he healed everyone? If you’ve asked God “why haven’t you healed me,” Fr. Mike has a video for you today. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Jesus is a miracle worker. He worked incredible “signs and wonders” during his 33 years on earth, and he continues to stun us with modern miracles to this day. He has healed people physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. But if he has shown us that he can do this… why hasn’t he healed everyone? If you’ve asked God “why haven’t you healed me,” Fr. Mike has a video for you today. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Doesn't God Heal Everybody?fe3bd30b-0961-4267-8e84-d351c5316ee4Thu, 04 May 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Peter 1:12-21 – Jesus's Glory2 Peter 1:12-21

2 Peter 1:12-21

full2 Peter 1:12-21 – Jesus's Glory65171206-8004-40db-9cde-a4479b378c86Thu, 04 May 2023 12:30:00 +0000572https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDiscover the Life-Changing Power of Marian Devotion for MenIn this episode, John and Sam are joined by Fr. Daniel-Maria Klimek to discuss the need and power of Marian devotion in a man's spiritual life. Fr. Klimek shares his personal story of how Our Lady removed his agnosticism and opened him up to the truth of faith. Throughout the conversation, the trio emphasizes the importance of developing a personal relationship with Mary and the positive impact it has on every man's spiritual life. You are sure to be inspired and challenged to develop a deeper devotion to Our Lady to become a man prepared for battle. For the Love of Mary - https://stpaulcenter.com/product/for-the-love-of-mary 🔴 Join the Catholic Gentleman Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, John and Sam are joined by Fr. Daniel-Maria Klimek to discuss the need and power of Marian devotion in a man's spiritual life. Fr. Klimek shares his personal story of how Our Lady removed his agnosticism and opened him up to the truth of faith. Throughout the conversation, the trio emphasizes the importance of developing a personal relationship with Mary and the positive impact it has on every man's spiritual life. You are sure to be inspired and challenged to develop a deeper devotion to Our Lady to become a man prepared for battle. For the Love of Mary - https://stpaulcenter.com/product/for-the-love-of-mary 🔴 Join the Catholic Gentleman Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDiscover the Life-Changing Power of Marian Devotion for Men00526137-f82b-43d2-9ac5-d902a622c0a9Thu, 04 May 2023 10:10:00 +00002888https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMacklemore: How I Destroyed My Addiction & Overcame My Darkest TimesIn this new episode Steven sits down with the American rapper and songwriter Macklemore. Ben Haggerty adopted the stage name of Macklemore when he began rapping at the age of 14, at the same time he was beginning his struggle with substance abuse. Ben released his debut album, ‘The Language of My World’, in 2005. However, his struggles with addiction threaten to halt his musical career and he entered rehab in 2008. He started collaborating with the producer Ryan Lewis in 2009 and the pair released their album, ‘The Heist’, in 2012. This album went on to win 4 Grammy Awards and become platinum certified. Since 2017, Ben has focused on his solo career, releasing the album ‘Gemini’ and launching his golf-inspired clothing brand Bogey Boys in 2021. He has just released his third solo album, ‘Ben’. In this conversation Ben and Steven discuss topics, such as: Ben’s struggle with addiction and relapsing How to be there for someone struggling with the disease of addiction Knowing the difference between what you want in the moment vs in the long term Removing your ego and being present during the creative process The double edged sword of social media You can listen to Macklemore’s new album, ‘Ben’, here: https://bit.ly/3oJlgPH Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LbbcGx Twitter: https://bit.ly/3HgwHoa Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with the American rapper and songwriter Macklemore. Ben Haggerty adopted the stage name of Macklemore when he began rapping at the age of 14, at the same time he was beginning his struggle with substance abuse. Ben released his debut album, ‘The Language of My World’, in 2005. However, his struggles with addiction threaten to halt his musical career and he entered rehab in 2008. He started collaborating with the producer Ryan Lewis in 2009 and the pair released their album, ‘The Heist’, in 2012. This album went on to win 4 Grammy Awards and become platinum certified. Since 2017, Ben has focused on his solo career, releasing the album ‘Gemini’ and launching his golf-inspired clothing brand Bogey Boys in 2021. He has just released his third solo album, ‘Ben’. In this conversation Ben and Steven discuss topics, such as: Ben’s struggle with addiction and relapsing How to be there for someone struggling with the disease of addiction Knowing the difference between what you want in the moment vs in the long term Removing your ego and being present during the creative process The double edged sword of social media You can listen to Macklemore’s new album, ‘Ben’, here: https://bit.ly/3oJlgPH Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LbbcGx Twitter: https://bit.ly/3HgwHoa Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMacklemore: How I Destroyed My Addiction & Overcame My Darkest Timese4ad2a53-34d9-49fa-99e8-e9fcbe1af236Thu, 04 May 2023 05:00:00 +00004889https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: King David Rules (2023) Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 124: King David Rules (2023)55d9db18-aad0-4bd8-b83a-9e0c8c982e98Thu, 04 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: King David Rules (2023) Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 124: King David Rules (2023)7234d026-cea6-4cc6-aedb-a175ea260ea1Thu, 04 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: King David Rules (2023) Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 124: King David Rules (2023)4344cdcb-a1f5-403e-b8cb-b0404b08a82bThu, 04 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: King David Rules (2023) Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 124: King David Rules (2023)cf2764d3-65a3-4d2c-9cc1-9f5397f36a3aThu, 04 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: Teaching, Sanctifying, and Governing There are three offices that belong to the episcopal college: the teaching office, the sanctifying office, and the governing office. Fr. Mike gives us an overview of the functions within these offices and clarifies the charism of infallibility in matters of faith and morals. As we learn about the authority of the episcopal college, Fr. Mike encourages us to approach the teachings of the Church with docility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 888-896. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

There are three offices that belong to the episcopal college: the teaching office, the sanctifying office, and the governing office. Fr. Mike gives us an overview of the functions within these offices and clarifies the charism of infallibility in matters of faith and morals. As we learn about the authority of the episcopal college, Fr. Mike encourages us to approach the teachings of the Church with docility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 888-896. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 124: Teaching, Sanctifying, and Governing da70e7ad-a1ac-4dfa-9401-c6d52574b199Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpread the Word (Part 1)"Looks good, guys." Matías stood back and surveyed the side of the shed he and his younger brothers, Luis and Vincent, were painting. Matías was in charge of the project. He'd helped his dad paint their house before, so he was showing his brothers how it should be done. "Be sure to brush the paint out nice and smooth," said Matías.As they worked, the boys started talking about their friend Nathan who lived nearby. "Nathan asked me about our church and what we believe," said Vincent. "I didn't really know what to say. I was afraid I might not answer right, so I gave him my Sunday school teacher's email address.""Maybe we should ask Pastor Garcia to talk to him," said Matías."Yeah," agreed Luis. "It's the pastor's job to tell people about Jesus."Soon Mom came out with a tray of cookies and lemonade. "Matías," she said as the boys sat down to enjoy their snack, "since you're the only one who's painted before and know how to do it, why didn't Dad tell you to paint the shed alone?""All alone!" Matías shook his head. "This job is way too big for one person." "Dad figured Matías could teach Vincent and me to paint," Luis said. "Aren't we doing okay?""Oh, you're doing fine," Mom assured him. "But I overheard you say that it's the pastor's job to tell people about Jesus. He should do that, of course, but that job is also way too big for one person.""But we're not trained to do that like Pastor Garcia is," Vincent protested."No, and it's good to get all the training you can. Pastors and teachers and other Christians can help equip you to share your faith with others--just like Matías showed the two of you how to paint the shed. Learn from them, but don't wait for them to do all the work.""So you're saying we should answer some of Nathan's questions ourselves?" asked Matías."That's right," Mom said. "It's good to refer him to mature Christians, but you should also talk to him about Jesus yourselves. God put pastors, teachers, and other mature Christians in your life so you can learn from them, but He'll also help you learn from experience--from simply doing it." -Tom VandenBerg

"Looks good, guys." Matías stood back and surveyed the side of the shed he and his younger brothers, Luis and Vincent, were painting. Matías was in charge of the project. He'd helped his dad paint their house before, so he was showing his brothers how it should be done. "Be sure to brush the paint out nice and smooth," said Matías.As they worked, the boys started talking about their friend Nathan who lived nearby. "Nathan asked me about our church and what we believe," said Vincent. "I didn't really know what to say. I was afraid I might not answer right, so I gave him my Sunday school teacher's email address.""Maybe we should ask Pastor Garcia to talk to him," said Matías."Yeah," agreed Luis. "It's the pastor's job to tell people about Jesus."Soon Mom came out with a tray of cookies and lemonade. "Matías," she said as the boys sat down to enjoy their snack, "since you're the only one who's painted before and know how to do it, why didn't Dad tell you to paint the shed alone?""All alone!" Matías shook his head. "This job is way too big for one person." "Dad figured Matías could teach Vincent and me to paint," Luis said. "Aren't we doing okay?""Oh, you're doing fine," Mom assured him. "But I overheard you say that it's the pastor's job to tell people about Jesus. He should do that, of course, but that job is also way too big for one person.""But we're not trained to do that like Pastor Garcia is," Vincent protested."No, and it's good to get all the training you can. Pastors and teachers and other Christians can help equip you to share your faith with others--just like Matías showed the two of you how to paint the shed. Learn from them, but don't wait for them to do all the work.""So you're saying we should answer some of Nathan's questions ourselves?" asked Matías."That's right," Mom said. "It's good to refer him to mature Christians, but you should also talk to him about Jesus yourselves. God put pastors, teachers, and other mature Christians in your life so you can learn from them, but He'll also help you learn from experience--from simply doing it." -Tom VandenBerg

Spread the Word (Part 1)dc912fcb-c35d-41ba-92d6-7b0ef1b3a084Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: Teaching, Sanctifying, and Governing There are three offices that belong to the episcopal college: the teaching office, the sanctifying office, and the governing office. Fr. Mike gives us an overview of the functions within these offices and clarifies the charism of infallibility in matters of faith and morals. As we learn about the authority of the episcopal college, Fr. Mike encourages us to approach the teachings of the Church with docility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 888-896. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

There are three offices that belong to the episcopal college: the teaching office, the sanctifying office, and the governing office. Fr. Mike gives us an overview of the functions within these offices and clarifies the charism of infallibility in matters of faith and morals. As we learn about the authority of the episcopal college, Fr. Mike encourages us to approach the teachings of the Church with docility. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 888-896. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 124: Teaching, Sanctifying, and Governing e9719796-22ff-4b8e-8ce8-2641a64323fcThu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#483 How Should a Catholic Think About Anti-Semitism - Joe HeschmeyerAnti-Semitism is the bigotry that never rests. And these days, there are Catholics in the public sphere once again proposing degrading ideas regarding Jews. How is a Catholic to understand Catholic/Jewish history in a way that comports with the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Joe Heschmeyer joins us. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, joined this time by Joe Heschmeyer, and we&#8217;re going to talk about a somewhat difficult topic for Christians to discuss, one in which we prob…

Anti-Semitism is the bigotry that never rests. And these days, there are Catholics in the public sphere once again proposing degrading ideas regarding Jews. How is a Catholic to understand Catholic/Jewish history in a way that comports with the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Joe Heschmeyer joins us. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, joined this time by Joe Heschmeyer, and we&#8217;re going to talk about a somewhat difficult topic for Christians to discuss, one in which we prob…

#483 How Should a Catholic Think About Anti-Semitism - Joe Heschmeyer750fc4ac-83c4-4123-83ce-ca655a8fcf8fWed, 03 May 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#282: Solomon, don't Wander from God: Solomon part VI1 Kings 8:1-24, 54-56, &amp; 1 Kings 9: 1-9 We are continuing our Solomon series. If you’ve missed a few, I&#39;d highly recommend you go back and listen as they build upon themselves.Today&#39;s episode picks up after Solomon completed the temple (episode # 280). We listen in as Solomon prays to the Lord and hear what the Lord says to Solomon in return. The Lord warns him and his descendants not to turn away from Him, not to wander and serve other gods. The kids will begin to understand that out of His love, God gives us rules and consequences. When he tells us to do something it&#39;s because it&#39;s for our own good! He wants to protect us and He offers us things that are real, lasting, and loving versus other things that have fake promises. I try to help the children connect these dots with real life examples they can understand. Thanks for tuning in &amp; helping teach the Bible to your children. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 8:1-24, 54-56, &amp; 1 Kings 9: 1-9 We are continuing our Solomon series. If you’ve missed a few, I&#39;d highly recommend you go back and listen as they build upon themselves.Today&#39;s episode picks up after Solomon completed the temple (episode # 280). We listen in as Solomon prays to the Lord and hear what the Lord says to Solomon in return. The Lord warns him and his descendants not to turn away from Him, not to wander and serve other gods. The kids will begin to understand that out of His love, God gives us rules and consequences. When he tells us to do something it&#39;s because it&#39;s for our own good! He wants to protect us and He offers us things that are real, lasting, and loving versus other things that have fake promises. I try to help the children connect these dots with real life examples they can understand. Thanks for tuning in &amp; helping teach the Bible to your children. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#282: Solomon, don't Wander from God: Solomon part VIb8631e1e-a2e4-41f2-8fb1-727688d52165Wed, 03 May 2023 10:00:34 +0000940https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2023)72448098-666c-4b2f-b13c-cc79c31af9e3Wed, 03 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2023)11a440a1-8e94-468d-800b-2ce76630552aWed, 03 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2023)057b553f-eb39-48a2-898e-de31f05af91bWed, 03 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2023)7dfbc16f-cc61-43b4-adb5-33082767d6a0Wed, 03 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Pope Who is the Pope? Today, we focus on the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church as the Vicar of Christ and pastor of the entire Church. The Catechism teaches us that the institution of the papacy dates back to that powerful moment in the Gospel when Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, the “rock”, and handed him the keys of the Church. Fr. Mike unpacks this pivotal moment and helps us understand why the Pope is so foundational to the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 880-887. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Who is the Pope? Today, we focus on the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church as the Vicar of Christ and pastor of the entire Church. The Catechism teaches us that the institution of the papacy dates back to that powerful moment in the Gospel when Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, the “rock”, and handed him the keys of the Church. Fr. Mike unpacks this pivotal moment and helps us understand why the Pope is so foundational to the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 880-887. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 123: The Pope878f56c2-0510-4b3f-b4c8-99952918ef84Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNew Coat of PaintOlivia stared around her new bedroom in dismay. Not only were the moving boxes from their old house scattered and stacked messily around the room, but the walls were also covered in pencil drawings from the previous owner's children. Doodles, words, and plain old scribbles adorned the white walls all around her new room.Mom always told her, "If you want something, work hard for it!" So Olivia found a washcloth in one of the moving boxes, soaked it with water, and set to work on her walls. If she worked hard, she could have it clean by supper!After what felt like hours of vigorous scrubbing, Olivia sat back to examine her work. It was too much. "Mom!" she called out in frustration.Mom poked her head in. "Olivia, did you call me? And do you want tacos or hamburgers for dinner? Dad's picking it up." "Mom," Olivia said in exhaustion, "I've been scrubbing this wall as hard as I can! And I only got a tiny bit of the pencil off. It's too much work!"Mom came in and sat down on the floor beside Olivia to give her a hug. "Oh, you worked so hard! But Olivia, we're going to paint over these walls. We're going to the hardware store next week to pick out a new color for your walls, and we'll cover up all those pencil markings.""Thank goodness." Olivia sighed in relief. "There's no way I could get it all off!"Mom looked thoughtful. "Liv, that's just like what Jesus does for us. We come to Him with all kinds of sin, and He doesn't tell us we have to scrub it all off. Instead, He removes our sin and covers us with His righteousness!""I don't think I could get rid of my sin on my own," Olivia admitted, thinking about all the work she'd put into scrubbing her walls. "Nobody could," Mom said. "But Jesus gives us a fresh start every day. Even when we sin and go against God, He wants to forgive us and help us start over.""That would be like getting a new coat of paint every day!" Olivia laughed. "Yes, please! Oh, and tacos would be great." She grinned at her mom and started unpacking her boxes. -Sydney Apperson

Olivia stared around her new bedroom in dismay. Not only were the moving boxes from their old house scattered and stacked messily around the room, but the walls were also covered in pencil drawings from the previous owner's children. Doodles, words, and plain old scribbles adorned the white walls all around her new room.Mom always told her, "If you want something, work hard for it!" So Olivia found a washcloth in one of the moving boxes, soaked it with water, and set to work on her walls. If she worked hard, she could have it clean by supper!After what felt like hours of vigorous scrubbing, Olivia sat back to examine her work. It was too much. "Mom!" she called out in frustration.Mom poked her head in. "Olivia, did you call me? And do you want tacos or hamburgers for dinner? Dad's picking it up." "Mom," Olivia said in exhaustion, "I've been scrubbing this wall as hard as I can! And I only got a tiny bit of the pencil off. It's too much work!"Mom came in and sat down on the floor beside Olivia to give her a hug. "Oh, you worked so hard! But Olivia, we're going to paint over these walls. We're going to the hardware store next week to pick out a new color for your walls, and we'll cover up all those pencil markings.""Thank goodness." Olivia sighed in relief. "There's no way I could get it all off!"Mom looked thoughtful. "Liv, that's just like what Jesus does for us. We come to Him with all kinds of sin, and He doesn't tell us we have to scrub it all off. Instead, He removes our sin and covers us with His righteousness!""I don't think I could get rid of my sin on my own," Olivia admitted, thinking about all the work she'd put into scrubbing her walls. "Nobody could," Mom said. "But Jesus gives us a fresh start every day. Even when we sin and go against God, He wants to forgive us and help us start over.""That would be like getting a new coat of paint every day!" Olivia laughed. "Yes, please! Oh, and tacos would be great." She grinned at her mom and started unpacking her boxes. -Sydney Apperson

New Coat of Paintd73db5a3-38a4-481e-b0eb-647402d375ebWed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Pope Who is the Pope? Today, we focus on the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church as the Vicar of Christ and pastor of the entire Church. The Catechism teaches us that the institution of the papacy dates back to that powerful moment in the Gospel when Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, the “rock”, and handed him the keys of the Church. Fr. Mike unpacks this pivotal moment and helps us understand why the Pope is so foundational to the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 880-887. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Who is the Pope? Today, we focus on the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church as the Vicar of Christ and pastor of the entire Church. The Catechism teaches us that the institution of the papacy dates back to that powerful moment in the Gospel when Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, the “rock”, and handed him the keys of the Church. Fr. Mike unpacks this pivotal moment and helps us understand why the Pope is so foundational to the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 880-887. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullDay 123: The Pope02a35405-4bd9-45b3-8ada-0d7a4490c7a2Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2023) In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2023)5c51b7e0-4786-4112-859c-79da6b2c4d01Tue, 02 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2023) In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2023)178937a0-6774-481b-b4cb-cfa6b27912bbTue, 02 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2023) In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2023)017543db-b254-4903-b6c7-8edca58cf0dbTue, 02 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2023) In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2023)814d61ab-5090-4761-80b3-9a34d61d0b66Tue, 02 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Christ’s Faithful There are three primary roles among Christ’s faithful: the hierarchy, the laity, and consecrated life. Fr. Mike explains the difference between these three roles, emphasizing that they are equal in dignity but different in the way they support the Church’s mission. We also learn that all of Christ’s faithful share in the priestly, prophetical, and kingly office of Christ. Lastly, Fr. Mike reviews the mission and characters of ecclesial ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 871-879. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

There are three primary roles among Christ’s faithful: the hierarchy, the laity, and consecrated life. Fr. Mike explains the difference between these three roles, emphasizing that they are equal in dignity but different in the way they support the Church’s mission. We also learn that all of Christ’s faithful share in the priestly, prophetical, and kingly office of Christ. Lastly, Fr. Mike reviews the mission and characters of ecclesial ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 871-879. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 122: Christ’s Faithful 824c0486-1c66-4ecd-9078-b431ff956451Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Backyard BearWhen Brody got home from school on his birthday, Dad winked and said, "Head out to the back porch. There's a special treat waiting for you on the picnic table."Brody ran outside as quickly as he could. The picnic table held two paper plates and a large empty platter smeared with icing. Brody frowned. "Hey, Dad?"Dad came out to the porch. "Yeah?""Is this platter supposed to be empty?"Dad's forehead wrinkled, and he scratched his chin. "What in the world…"Brody looked under the picnic table. A few crumbs sprinkled the ground. He swallowed. "It was my birthday cake, wasn't it?""It was. But where did it go?"Brody didn't want to throw a fit on his birthday. He was a year older. He was supposed to be more mature. But his eyes burned. He wiped his hand under his eyes, determined not to let tears fall. "We have to solve this mystery."The crumbs beneath the table led down the porch and into the yard, leaving a faint trail. Brody and his dad followed them to the edge of the backyard where the woods began. Not too far away, in the middle of the trees, movement caught Brody's eye. "Dad, look!" he whispered. They watched as a black bear devoured the last piece of Brody's cake. Then it scrambled into the woods.Brody's disappointment faded. His laughter started small at first, but then increased until tears streamed down his cheeks. "A bear ate my birthday cake!"Dad laughed too. "Don't worry, Brody," he said. "The day's not over. We'll still get you a birthday treat.""It's okay, Dad," Brody said. "I've always wanted to see a bear--and today one came into our backyard! God gave me the best birthday gift ever."Dad chuckled. "It's probably not the birthday gift you were expecting, but God loves to give His children gifts. He gave us the best gift of all--His Son, Jesus. And He gives us other gifts and blessings to remind us of His love."Brody smiled, thinking of how God cared about him enough to give him this wonderful surprise. And Brody knew no birthday cake would ever amount to the love God gave him each and every day. -Becca Wierwille

When Brody got home from school on his birthday, Dad winked and said, "Head out to the back porch. There's a special treat waiting for you on the picnic table."Brody ran outside as quickly as he could. The picnic table held two paper plates and a large empty platter smeared with icing. Brody frowned. "Hey, Dad?"Dad came out to the porch. "Yeah?""Is this platter supposed to be empty?"Dad's forehead wrinkled, and he scratched his chin. "What in the world…"Brody looked under the picnic table. A few crumbs sprinkled the ground. He swallowed. "It was my birthday cake, wasn't it?""It was. But where did it go?"Brody didn't want to throw a fit on his birthday. He was a year older. He was supposed to be more mature. But his eyes burned. He wiped his hand under his eyes, determined not to let tears fall. "We have to solve this mystery."The crumbs beneath the table led down the porch and into the yard, leaving a faint trail. Brody and his dad followed them to the edge of the backyard where the woods began. Not too far away, in the middle of the trees, movement caught Brody's eye. "Dad, look!" he whispered. They watched as a black bear devoured the last piece of Brody's cake. Then it scrambled into the woods.Brody's disappointment faded. His laughter started small at first, but then increased until tears streamed down his cheeks. "A bear ate my birthday cake!"Dad laughed too. "Don't worry, Brody," he said. "The day's not over. We'll still get you a birthday treat.""It's okay, Dad," Brody said. "I've always wanted to see a bear--and today one came into our backyard! God gave me the best birthday gift ever."Dad chuckled. "It's probably not the birthday gift you were expecting, but God loves to give His children gifts. He gave us the best gift of all--His Son, Jesus. And He gives us other gifts and blessings to remind us of His love."Brody smiled, thinking of how God cared about him enough to give him this wonderful surprise. And Brody knew no birthday cake would ever amount to the love God gave him each and every day. -Becca Wierwille

The Backyard Bearbb88819d-634d-4aaa-b86d-0d8983889308Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Christ’s Faithful There are three primary roles among Christ’s faithful: the hierarchy, the laity, and consecrated life. Fr. Mike explains the difference between these three roles, emphasizing that they are equal in dignity but different in the way they support the Church’s mission. We also learn that all of Christ’s faithful share in the priestly, prophetical, and kingly office of Christ. Lastly, Fr. Mike reviews the mission and characters of ecclesial ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 871-879. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

There are three primary roles among Christ’s faithful: the hierarchy, the laity, and consecrated life. Fr. Mike explains the difference between these three roles, emphasizing that they are equal in dignity but different in the way they support the Church’s mission. We also learn that all of Christ’s faithful share in the priestly, prophetical, and kingly office of Christ. Lastly, Fr. Mike reviews the mission and characters of ecclesial ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 871-879. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 122: Christ’s Faithful 97219c79-1a84-4159-b951-1488fada77d6Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Scary New Research On Sugar & How They Made You Addicted To It! Jessie InchauspéIn this new episode Steven sits down with the French biochemist and bestselling author Jessie Inchauspé. After an accident that resulted in Jessie breaking her back when she was 19 years old, Jessie became interested in the ways to achieve optimal health and wellbeing. Jessie followed this passion in her career, working as a product lead at the genetic health start up 23andMe. In 2019, Jessie started the @glucosegoddess instagram account, which shared data from her experiments with a continuous glucose monitor. These experiments looked at the impact that various foods had upon her glucose levels and the subsequent affects on her physical and mental health. In 2022, Jessie published her bestselling book, ‘Glucose Revolution’ (available to purchase here: https://bit.ly/3AFR4HR). In this conversation Jessie and Steven discuss topics, such as: The life changing accident that made Jessie realise the importance of good health Why Jessie focused on glucose as a measurement for health The impact that controlling your glucose can have upon your health and wellbeing How out of control glucose levels can damage both your mental and physical health The hacks that you can use to maintain steady glucose levels Jessie is the author of the new book, ‘The Glucose Goddess Method’, which you can purchase here: https://bit.ly/41M9enc Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3n89Pkg Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with the French biochemist and bestselling author Jessie Inchauspé. After an accident that resulted in Jessie breaking her back when she was 19 years old, Jessie became interested in the ways to achieve optimal health and wellbeing. Jessie followed this passion in her career, working as a product lead at the genetic health start up 23andMe. In 2019, Jessie started the @glucosegoddess instagram account, which shared data from her experiments with a continuous glucose monitor. These experiments looked at the impact that various foods had upon her glucose levels and the subsequent affects on her physical and mental health. In 2022, Jessie published her bestselling book, ‘Glucose Revolution’ (available to purchase here: https://bit.ly/3AFR4HR). In this conversation Jessie and Steven discuss topics, such as: The life changing accident that made Jessie realise the importance of good health Why Jessie focused on glucose as a measurement for health The impact that controlling your glucose can have upon your health and wellbeing How out of control glucose levels can damage both your mental and physical health The hacks that you can use to maintain steady glucose levels Jessie is the author of the new book, ‘The Glucose Goddess Method’, which you can purchase here: https://bit.ly/41M9enc Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3n89Pkg Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Scary New Research On Sugar & How They Made You Addicted To It! Jessie Inchauspé4791074f-777d-4d1b-acab-a2a830d8d41dMon, 01 May 2023 05:00:00 +00005752https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2023)013a7296-d422-47b9-81a2-f4a55aac5449Mon, 01 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2023)deba2c7f-292b-4cff-8b20-e78ba958df62Mon, 01 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2023)6843ca93-19f2-4b95-894e-2b0c6e77dc40Mon, 01 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2023)07ea8873-e937-47c0-991a-9e9074048251Mon, 01 May 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: The Apostolate For the Church to remain truly apostolic, she must exercise the apostolate, which is the mission “to spread the Kingdom of Christ over all the earth.” Today’s readings remind us that all members of the Church are “sent out” on a mission to proclaim the Good News. Most importantly, Fr. Mike emphasizes that charity, drawn from our unity with Christ, is the “soul” of the whole apostolate that leads us to bear fruit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 863-870. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the Church to remain truly apostolic, she must exercise the apostolate, which is the mission “to spread the Kingdom of Christ over all the earth.” Today’s readings remind us that all members of the Church are “sent out” on a mission to proclaim the Good News. Most importantly, Fr. Mike emphasizes that charity, drawn from our unity with Christ, is the “soul” of the whole apostolate that leads us to bear fruit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 863-870. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 121: The Apostolate ecbea3ba-9f0c-40a5-b454-f7bdc296d012Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne Chance"Hey, Sawyer!" Cameron called down the hallway to his friend. Sawyer opened his locker and waited as Cameron hurried to talk to him. "I've been meaning to ask you--do you want to play ball with my church team?""Some other guys asked me to play with them," Sawyer said, pulling books from his locker. "I'm gonna be the pitcher on their team.""But you should play on my team!" said Cameron. "We're friends. The guys from church really want you to play with us too."Sawyer slammed the locker shut. "Yeah, and if I do, they'll want me to come to church with them," he grumbled. "To tell you the truth, that's why I'd rather play with the other guys. I don't want to hear about all that church and Jesus stuff!"As he spoke, a noisy group of boys rushed down the hall toward Cameron and Sawyer. "Hey, Cameron," called the tall boy in the lead. "Sawyer here is going to be on our baseball team. Want to play with us too? We joined a Sunday morning league. How about it?""Thanks," said Cameron, "but I, uh…""He goes to church on Sunday mornings," Sawyer interjected."Cameron goes to church? Now isn't that sweet?" said a boy in a blue shirt, and the others began to laugh as they turned to leave.Cameron swallowed hard. "C'mon, Sawyer. Play with our team. Please? I think you'd enjoy getting to know some of the guys I go to church with."Sawyer shook his head. "This is my big chance to pitch. It might be the only chance I'll ever get.""Come on. Let's go!" called one of the boys. Sawyer pulled his baseball cap on and joined the others heading for the exit, laughing and joking.As Cameron stood in the quiet hallway, Sawyer's words rang in his ears like a loud echo: It might be the only chance I'll ever get. Cameron turned and started home. Dear Jesus, he prayed, I was hoping this would be my big chance to help Sawyer meet more Christians who could help him see what You're like, but it didn't work. Please give me more opportunities to help Sawyer know more about You and how much You love him. Please give him another chance to trust in You. -Susan I. Zampich

"Hey, Sawyer!" Cameron called down the hallway to his friend. Sawyer opened his locker and waited as Cameron hurried to talk to him. "I've been meaning to ask you--do you want to play ball with my church team?""Some other guys asked me to play with them," Sawyer said, pulling books from his locker. "I'm gonna be the pitcher on their team.""But you should play on my team!" said Cameron. "We're friends. The guys from church really want you to play with us too."Sawyer slammed the locker shut. "Yeah, and if I do, they'll want me to come to church with them," he grumbled. "To tell you the truth, that's why I'd rather play with the other guys. I don't want to hear about all that church and Jesus stuff!"As he spoke, a noisy group of boys rushed down the hall toward Cameron and Sawyer. "Hey, Cameron," called the tall boy in the lead. "Sawyer here is going to be on our baseball team. Want to play with us too? We joined a Sunday morning league. How about it?""Thanks," said Cameron, "but I, uh…""He goes to church on Sunday mornings," Sawyer interjected."Cameron goes to church? Now isn't that sweet?" said a boy in a blue shirt, and the others began to laugh as they turned to leave.Cameron swallowed hard. "C'mon, Sawyer. Play with our team. Please? I think you'd enjoy getting to know some of the guys I go to church with."Sawyer shook his head. "This is my big chance to pitch. It might be the only chance I'll ever get.""Come on. Let's go!" called one of the boys. Sawyer pulled his baseball cap on and joined the others heading for the exit, laughing and joking.As Cameron stood in the quiet hallway, Sawyer's words rang in his ears like a loud echo: It might be the only chance I'll ever get. Cameron turned and started home. Dear Jesus, he prayed, I was hoping this would be my big chance to help Sawyer meet more Christians who could help him see what You're like, but it didn't work. Please give me more opportunities to help Sawyer know more about You and how much You love him. Please give him another chance to trust in You. -Susan I. Zampich

One Chancef20a19df-f5ae-4399-bb7b-83aa61f5f3b6Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: The Apostolate For the Church to remain truly apostolic, she must exercise the apostolate, which is the mission “to spread the Kingdom of Christ over all the earth.” Today’s readings remind us that all members of the Church are “sent out” on a mission to proclaim the Good News. Most importantly, Fr. Mike emphasizes that charity, drawn from our unity with Christ, is the “soul” of the whole apostolate that leads us to bear fruit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 863-870. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the Church to remain truly apostolic, she must exercise the apostolate, which is the mission “to spread the Kingdom of Christ over all the earth.” Today’s readings remind us that all members of the Church are “sent out” on a mission to proclaim the Good News. Most importantly, Fr. Mike emphasizes that charity, drawn from our unity with Christ, is the “soul” of the whole apostolate that leads us to bear fruit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 863-870. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 121: The Apostolate 32d69e34-3ae2-47bd-96ba-5f96e8af5c3dMon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS Pt. 1 - Father Martins QnAA special bonus sit down where Father Martins answers questions sent in by our loyal listeners.

A special bonus sit down where Father Martins answers questions sent in by our loyal listeners.

fullBONUS Pt. 1 - Father Martins QnA00465064-49e6-4a94-9d62-0fd721bd0988Sun, 30 Apr 2023 22:25:01 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2023) Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2023)09385452-3c63-4828-a2a8-c0806c940241Sun, 30 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2023) Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2023)fb14439f-609e-4def-82e1-e8d68a2ef571Sun, 30 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2023) Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2023)f9cb8968-32de-4d67-9ede-2f882b2f3950Sun, 30 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2023) Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2023)278dda39-6c17-4d11-b943-50d0861198d6Sun, 30 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: The Apostolic Church The fourth mark of the Catholic Church is her &quot;apostolic&quot; nature. Fr. Mike explains the three ways the Church is apostolic and discusses how this characteristic shapes the unique structure and Tradition of the Catholic Church. He also encourages us to pray for our local bishops, who continue to shepherd us in the Faith today as the Apostles&#39; successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 857-862. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The fourth mark of the Catholic Church is her &quot;apostolic&quot; nature. Fr. Mike explains the three ways the Church is apostolic and discusses how this characteristic shapes the unique structure and Tradition of the Catholic Church. He also encourages us to pray for our local bishops, who continue to shepherd us in the Faith today as the Apostles&#39; successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 857-862. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 120: The Apostolic Church232a1fb2-86b3-4aec-8575-60cdd14a96c9Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpring Clean-upLooking into her mother's bedroom, Kalina saw piles of old clothes and jewelry scattered everywhere. "I'm cleaning out my closet," Mom explained. "Why keep clothes and jewelry I never wear? I thought I'd donate them to the thrift store." "Wow!" said Kalina. "Want some help packing it up?" "Sure--but why don't you go through some of your things too?" suggested Mom. "Get rid of what you don't use." Kalina frowned. "Go on," said Mom. "Some of your clothes have gotten too small and should be replaced." Kalina brightened. "Replaced? What a great idea!" She left and returned a little later with a big box. "Look, Mom!" she said as she pulled out an old stuffed bear. "There's hardly any stuffing left inside. And this sweatshirt is three sizes too small for me now." Together she and Mom sorted through the rest of the things. At dinner, Kalina told her dad about all the things they found to get rid of. "You should probably get rid of some junk too," she said. "I bet you haven't dumped stuff for ages." Dad grinned. "It hasn't been that long. In fact, I got rid of a lot of junk not too long ago--right after I was saved, actually. I got rid of some old bad habits." "Dad! That's not the same as cleaning out your closet," Kalina said. "In a way it is," said Dad. "Those habits don't fit who I am anymore, so why keep them?""Well, I was saved when I was just a little girl," Kalina replied. "I didn't really have any bad habits to get rid of." "No?" Mom's brows went up. "You used to tell a lot of lies, remember?" "Oh yeah." Kalina blushed. "I forgot about that. I used to get mad easily too. I guess I did have some junk to get rid of--I still do sometimes." "We all need to check ourselves daily to see if the way we act and treat others shows we belong to Jesus," said Dad. "When we trusted in Him, He made us new people, and we want our lives to show that. We need to depend on Him to help us replace bad habits with good ones that help us grow in our relationship with Him and show others His love." -Vicki L. Reinhardt

Looking into her mother's bedroom, Kalina saw piles of old clothes and jewelry scattered everywhere. "I'm cleaning out my closet," Mom explained. "Why keep clothes and jewelry I never wear? I thought I'd donate them to the thrift store." "Wow!" said Kalina. "Want some help packing it up?" "Sure--but why don't you go through some of your things too?" suggested Mom. "Get rid of what you don't use." Kalina frowned. "Go on," said Mom. "Some of your clothes have gotten too small and should be replaced." Kalina brightened. "Replaced? What a great idea!" She left and returned a little later with a big box. "Look, Mom!" she said as she pulled out an old stuffed bear. "There's hardly any stuffing left inside. And this sweatshirt is three sizes too small for me now." Together she and Mom sorted through the rest of the things. At dinner, Kalina told her dad about all the things they found to get rid of. "You should probably get rid of some junk too," she said. "I bet you haven't dumped stuff for ages." Dad grinned. "It hasn't been that long. In fact, I got rid of a lot of junk not too long ago--right after I was saved, actually. I got rid of some old bad habits." "Dad! That's not the same as cleaning out your closet," Kalina said. "In a way it is," said Dad. "Those habits don't fit who I am anymore, so why keep them?""Well, I was saved when I was just a little girl," Kalina replied. "I didn't really have any bad habits to get rid of." "No?" Mom's brows went up. "You used to tell a lot of lies, remember?" "Oh yeah." Kalina blushed. "I forgot about that. I used to get mad easily too. I guess I did have some junk to get rid of--I still do sometimes." "We all need to check ourselves daily to see if the way we act and treat others shows we belong to Jesus," said Dad. "When we trusted in Him, He made us new people, and we want our lives to show that. We need to depend on Him to help us replace bad habits with good ones that help us grow in our relationship with Him and show others His love." -Vicki L. Reinhardt

Spring Clean-upebcd32f6-c661-4c8e-a867-074930c96563Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: The Apostolic Church The fourth mark of the Catholic Church is her &quot;apostolic&quot; nature. Fr. Mike explains the three ways the Church is apostolic and discusses how this characteristic shapes the unique structure and Tradition of the Catholic Church. He also encourages us to pray for our local bishops, who continue to shepherd us in the Faith today as the Apostles&#39; successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 857-862. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The fourth mark of the Catholic Church is her &quot;apostolic&quot; nature. Fr. Mike explains the three ways the Church is apostolic and discusses how this characteristic shapes the unique structure and Tradition of the Catholic Church. He also encourages us to pray for our local bishops, who continue to shepherd us in the Faith today as the Apostles&#39; successors. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 857-862. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 120: The Apostolic Church9a48f033-2268-432f-87af-04c64abb74b6Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/30/23 Homestretch: Love Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter Sometimes love is just showing up. At the twilight of our lives, we will be judged on love alone. And to love is to give. Love almost always involves sacrifice. Because there is no present like the time. Mass Readings from April 30, 2023:Acts 2:14a, 36-41Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b4, 5, 61 Peter 2:20b-25 John 10:1-10

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter Sometimes love is just showing up. At the twilight of our lives, we will be judged on love alone. And to love is to give. Love almost always involves sacrifice. Because there is no present like the time. Mass Readings from April 30, 2023:Acts 2:14a, 36-41Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b4, 5, 61 Peter 2:20b-25 John 10:1-10

full4/30/23 Homestretch: Love99b6f3ae-826b-40e3-9f96-91e50ae2c72dSat, 29 Apr 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/30/23 Homestretch: Love Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter Sometimes love is just showing up. At the twilight of our lives, we will be judged on love alone. And to love is to give. Love almost always involves sacrifice. Because there is no present like the time. Mass Readings from April 30, 2023:Acts 2:14a, 36-41Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b4, 5, 61 Peter 2:20b-25 John 10:1-10

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter Sometimes love is just showing up. At the twilight of our lives, we will be judged on love alone. And to love is to give. Love almost always involves sacrifice. Because there is no present like the time. Mass Readings from April 30, 2023:Acts 2:14a, 36-41Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b4, 5, 61 Peter 2:20b-25 John 10:1-10

full4/30/23 Homestretch: Loveacccea79-47f8-4f94-a6f2-51e9a4e20bd6Sat, 29 Apr 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/30/23 Homestretch: Love Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter Sometimes love is just showing up. At the twilight of our lives, we will be judged on love alone. And to love is to give. Love almost always involves sacrifice. Because there is no present like the time. Mass Readings from April 30, 2023:Acts 2:14a, 36-41Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b4, 5, 61 Peter 2:20b-25 John 10:1-10

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter Sometimes love is just showing up. At the twilight of our lives, we will be judged on love alone. And to love is to give. Love almost always involves sacrifice. Because there is no present like the time. Mass Readings from April 30, 2023:Acts 2:14a, 36-41Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b4, 5, 61 Peter 2:20b-25 John 10:1-10

full4/30/23 Homestretch: Love88cbacb6-b2db-411c-bba6-5d9ab185aa1bSat, 29 Apr 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: David's Wisdom (2023) In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 119: David's Wisdom (2023)b8ed7361-66d5-4771-9b22-de9858ecd9a7Sat, 29 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: David's Wisdom (2023) In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 119: David's Wisdom (2023)b7381986-0c49-4925-8de5-aa8aac3c3ce8Sat, 29 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: David's Wisdom (2023) In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 119: David's Wisdom (2023)bed37176-fa03-4cb1-b03a-81db3e9c9664Sat, 29 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: David's Wisdom (2023) In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 119: David's Wisdom (2023)9fbe3b1a-7a48-41ee-a663-796817f067ceSat, 29 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: The Church’s Missionary Mandate Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the many aspects of the Church’s missionary mandate. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of engaging and living out Christ’s great commission. We conclude today with a reflection on the fact that it is the love of Christ that urges us on in our mission of patience in bearing witness to the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 849-856. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the many aspects of the Church’s missionary mandate. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of engaging and living out Christ’s great commission. We conclude today with a reflection on the fact that it is the love of Christ that urges us on in our mission of patience in bearing witness to the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 849-856. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 119: The Church’s Missionary Mandate3a2b882d-f45d-42f1-a1b8-1f3b2fe01ee6Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsApologies"I didn't try to do it!" Connor told his sister when her card tower toppled over after he ran by too fast and bumped the edge of the table.Sophia glared at him. "Mom would tell you to apologize.""But Mom's not here." Connor hurried away and pulled on his shoes, trying to ignore the guilt he felt over how he was acting.His best friend Griffin lived next door, and Connor was looking forward to spending the day with him. Griffin's dad was getting off work early to take them to the aquarium."My dad just called," Griffin said with a frown when Connor stepped into the house. "He might not make it on time.""What?" Connor's heart deflated. "But we've been looking forward to this forever.""I know." Griffin sighed. "We can still hang out if you want."It wasn't as fun as going to the aquarium, but Connor followed his friend to the driveway to shoot some hoops. They'd been playing for a while when Griffin's dad's car pulled into the driveway. Mr. Jackson got out and made his way over to them. "I'm sorry, boys," he said. "I really wanted to get back in time to take you to the aquarium, but something came up."Griffin sighed. "It's okay, Dad."Mr. Jackson turned toward Connor. "I'm sorry. Will you accept my apology?""Sure. I forgive you." Connor's brows knitted together. "I didn't know adults apologized."Mr. Jackson smiled. "Maybe we don't as much as we should, but I know I feel a lot better when I do. Jesus forgives me whenever I mess up, and I always hope that whoever I've wronged will too. Apologizing shows that we care about our relationship with that person and are sorry we hurt them."Connor thought of Sophia and her card tower. He had been feeling bad about that since he'd run out of the house. "I think I need to go home now," he told Griffin and his dad. Sophia was in the living room, and Connor sat down beside her. "I'm sorry about your tower.""It's okay," Sophia said."I can help you build a new one if you want," Connor offered.His sister's eyes brightened. "Really?""Sure," Connor said. "With us working together, we can make it taller than ever. -Bethany Acker

"I didn't try to do it!" Connor told his sister when her card tower toppled over after he ran by too fast and bumped the edge of the table.Sophia glared at him. "Mom would tell you to apologize.""But Mom's not here." Connor hurried away and pulled on his shoes, trying to ignore the guilt he felt over how he was acting.His best friend Griffin lived next door, and Connor was looking forward to spending the day with him. Griffin's dad was getting off work early to take them to the aquarium."My dad just called," Griffin said with a frown when Connor stepped into the house. "He might not make it on time.""What?" Connor's heart deflated. "But we've been looking forward to this forever.""I know." Griffin sighed. "We can still hang out if you want."It wasn't as fun as going to the aquarium, but Connor followed his friend to the driveway to shoot some hoops. They'd been playing for a while when Griffin's dad's car pulled into the driveway. Mr. Jackson got out and made his way over to them. "I'm sorry, boys," he said. "I really wanted to get back in time to take you to the aquarium, but something came up."Griffin sighed. "It's okay, Dad."Mr. Jackson turned toward Connor. "I'm sorry. Will you accept my apology?""Sure. I forgive you." Connor's brows knitted together. "I didn't know adults apologized."Mr. Jackson smiled. "Maybe we don't as much as we should, but I know I feel a lot better when I do. Jesus forgives me whenever I mess up, and I always hope that whoever I've wronged will too. Apologizing shows that we care about our relationship with that person and are sorry we hurt them."Connor thought of Sophia and her card tower. He had been feeling bad about that since he'd run out of the house. "I think I need to go home now," he told Griffin and his dad. Sophia was in the living room, and Connor sat down beside her. "I'm sorry about your tower.""It's okay," Sophia said."I can help you build a new one if you want," Connor offered.His sister's eyes brightened. "Really?""Sure," Connor said. "With us working together, we can make it taller than ever. -Bethany Acker

Apologies22e454aa-57ff-4b70-9151-9deb418719a2Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: The Church’s Missionary Mandate Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the many aspects of the Church’s missionary mandate. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of engaging and living out Christ’s great commission. We conclude today with a reflection on the fact that it is the love of Christ that urges us on in our mission of patience in bearing witness to the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 849-856. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the many aspects of the Church’s missionary mandate. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of engaging and living out Christ’s great commission. We conclude today with a reflection on the fact that it is the love of Christ that urges us on in our mission of patience in bearing witness to the Gospel. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 849-856. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 119: The Church’s Missionary Mandatead6872ff-a03e-4919-bd17-db944d26b302Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 107 - Why Counting Calories Doesn't Work: Tim SpectorIn this moment Dr Tim Spector unravels the myth of calorie counting for health and weight loss. Dr Spector discusses how dieting is not just a simple case of tracking calories in compared to calories, as it is nearly impossible for even professionals to accurately count calories. Furthermore, just as people and their lifestyles are not the same, neither are calories. Calories from either quality whole food or ultra-processed can have radically different impacts on your health. Instead of obsessing about calories Dr Spector believes you need to be focused on the quality of your food. Listen to the full episode here - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/uqBbGwMhlzb Tim: https://www.instagram.com/tim.spector/?hl=en https://tim-spector.co.uk Watch the episodes on YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment Dr Tim Spector unravels the myth of calorie counting for health and weight loss. Dr Spector discusses how dieting is not just a simple case of tracking calories in compared to calories, as it is nearly impossible for even professionals to accurately count calories. Furthermore, just as people and their lifestyles are not the same, neither are calories. Calories from either quality whole food or ultra-processed can have radically different impacts on your health. Instead of obsessing about calories Dr Spector believes you need to be focused on the quality of your food. Listen to the full episode here - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/uqBbGwMhlzb Tim: https://www.instagram.com/tim.spector/?hl=en https://tim-spector.co.uk Watch the episodes on YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 107 - Why Counting Calories Doesn't Work: Tim Spectorcfa61a34-60bb-49c4-b8c4-4229f51bc046Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +00001095https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2023)c4f11c6a-c0a8-4ab2-aa69-449e663659ceFri, 28 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2023)d7d33e4e-72ae-49ea-9997-7c2521e19c90Fri, 28 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2023)15ee88f5-9dc1-4f25-9f12-6e56a8f995faFri, 28 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2023)7fff6962-5530-4e31-8867-72ef3682e166Fri, 28 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: The Church and Non-Christians Fr. Mike examines the relationship between the Church and non-Christian religions. He discusses that while there is some degree of goodness and truth in every religion, the fullness of truth exists in the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the statement from the early Church Fathers that “outside the Church there is no salvation.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 839-848. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike examines the relationship between the Church and non-Christian religions. He discusses that while there is some degree of goodness and truth in every religion, the fullness of truth exists in the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the statement from the early Church Fathers that “outside the Church there is no salvation.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 839-848. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 118: The Church and Non-Christians7405b97c-975f-4787-ba89-0173524bf22dFri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTLC"There's a new girl in my class," Nuri remarked as she helped clear the table. "Her name is Elizabeth--and that's what she wants to be called. Elizabeth." Mom looked up from loading the dishwasher. "I hope you were friendly. Remember how it feels to start at a new school?" "Yeah, but she's so stuck-up, Mom," Nuri said. "We asked if she has a nickname, and she said if anybody calls her anything but Elizabeth, she won't answer. And she kept talking about the big, wonderful house her family moved into." The back door burst open. "Look what I found! Isn't he cute?" Nuri's brother Tae set a wet, muddy kitten down on the kitchen floor. "Tae, get that cat out of the kitchen," Mom said. "He's filthy! Where did you find him?" Tae picked up the frightened, shivering animal. "He's been hanging around Blake's house. I'm sure he doesn't belong to anybody. Can I keep him, Mom? He won't be any trouble." "No trouble?" Mom laughed and rolled her eyes. "Right, no trouble at all!"Tae jumped up and down. "We can keep him?" "I didn't say that. A kitten needs attention every day. You'd have to take care of him whether you want to or not--he'd be your responsibility. Are you willing to do that?" Both kids nodded eagerly. "All right," Mom said. "You can keep him. I'll make an appointment with the vet." After they took the kitten to the vet for a checkup, Tae and Nuri gave their new pet a bath. "He certainly looks better now," said Mom, "but he'll need care every day." "We know," said Nuri as the kitten snuggled into her lap. "All he needed was some tender, loving care. My teacher calls that TLC." "Hmm," Mom murmured. "Maybe that's what the new girl in your class needs too. She seems to be trying hard to make an impression. Maybe she needs a friend." Mom leaned over and stroked the kitten's head. "You've been a good friend to this kitten. Your tender, loving care reminds me of the way Jesus loves and cares for us. Maybe you could show His love to Elizabeth by being her friend too."Nuri was quiet for a moment. Then she nodded. "Okay. I'll try to be a friend to her."-Barbara J. Westberg

"There's a new girl in my class," Nuri remarked as she helped clear the table. "Her name is Elizabeth--and that's what she wants to be called. Elizabeth." Mom looked up from loading the dishwasher. "I hope you were friendly. Remember how it feels to start at a new school?" "Yeah, but she's so stuck-up, Mom," Nuri said. "We asked if she has a nickname, and she said if anybody calls her anything but Elizabeth, she won't answer. And she kept talking about the big, wonderful house her family moved into." The back door burst open. "Look what I found! Isn't he cute?" Nuri's brother Tae set a wet, muddy kitten down on the kitchen floor. "Tae, get that cat out of the kitchen," Mom said. "He's filthy! Where did you find him?" Tae picked up the frightened, shivering animal. "He's been hanging around Blake's house. I'm sure he doesn't belong to anybody. Can I keep him, Mom? He won't be any trouble." "No trouble?" Mom laughed and rolled her eyes. "Right, no trouble at all!"Tae jumped up and down. "We can keep him?" "I didn't say that. A kitten needs attention every day. You'd have to take care of him whether you want to or not--he'd be your responsibility. Are you willing to do that?" Both kids nodded eagerly. "All right," Mom said. "You can keep him. I'll make an appointment with the vet." After they took the kitten to the vet for a checkup, Tae and Nuri gave their new pet a bath. "He certainly looks better now," said Mom, "but he'll need care every day." "We know," said Nuri as the kitten snuggled into her lap. "All he needed was some tender, loving care. My teacher calls that TLC." "Hmm," Mom murmured. "Maybe that's what the new girl in your class needs too. She seems to be trying hard to make an impression. Maybe she needs a friend." Mom leaned over and stroked the kitten's head. "You've been a good friend to this kitten. Your tender, loving care reminds me of the way Jesus loves and cares for us. Maybe you could show His love to Elizabeth by being her friend too."Nuri was quiet for a moment. Then she nodded. "Okay. I'll try to be a friend to her."-Barbara J. Westberg

TLCd90311e3-8d5f-4378-8903-9ee92dbeaa0dFri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: The Church and Non-Christians Fr. Mike examines the relationship between the Church and non-Christian religions. He discusses that while there is some degree of goodness and truth in every religion, the fullness of truth exists in the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the statement from the early Church Fathers that “outside the Church there is no salvation.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 839-848. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike examines the relationship between the Church and non-Christian religions. He discusses that while there is some degree of goodness and truth in every religion, the fullness of truth exists in the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the statement from the early Church Fathers that “outside the Church there is no salvation.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 839-848. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 118: The Church and Non-Christians90e32d5d-355b-4bd8-9cb2-444820fdb39dFri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAm I a "Good Person?" Today, Fr. Mike drops some truth bombs. God does not merely tolerate you. He loves you with a ferocious and passionate love and he desires that you know and experience that love today.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Today, Fr. Mike drops some truth bombs. God does not merely tolerate you. He loves you with a ferocious and passionate love and he desires that you know and experience that love today.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAm I a "Good Person?"a7b75688-9dae-4e0b-8754-6253076a3809Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAm I a "Good Person?" Today, Fr. Mike drops some truth bombs. God does not merely tolerate you. He loves you with a ferocious and passionate love and he desires that you know and experience that love today.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Today, Fr. Mike drops some truth bombs. God does not merely tolerate you. He loves you with a ferocious and passionate love and he desires that you know and experience that love today.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAm I a "Good Person?"08c193b6-4e4c-44e0-b78f-b7cf1ce1427bThu, 27 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Peter 1:1-11 – Growing2 Peter 1:1-11

2 Peter 1:1-11

full2 Peter 1:1-11 – Growing1d33f073-19da-4d2c-b735-c1c5bc35828eThu, 27 Apr 2023 12:30:00 +0000705https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Embracing Our Faith, Identity, and Marriage Can Save Society (w/ Archduke Eduard Habsburg)Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Archduke Eduard Habsburg, as he shares his views on the critical importance of faith, marriage, family, history, identity, and subsidiarity to save society today. Drawing on his vast experience and knowledge, the Archduke challenges men to embrace these principles and use them as a foundation for building a better society. His story about the difference between Catholic vs protestant royal funerals is gripping. This episode offers a fresh and inspiring perspective on the world we live in and what has been lost and needs to be regained. 🔴 The Habsburg Way - https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-habsburg-way 🔴 Help Us Launch The Catholic Gentleman Membership Program Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Archduke Eduard Habsburg, as he shares his views on the critical importance of faith, marriage, family, history, identity, and subsidiarity to save society today. Drawing on his vast experience and knowledge, the Archduke challenges men to embrace these principles and use them as a foundation for building a better society. His story about the difference between Catholic vs protestant royal funerals is gripping. This episode offers a fresh and inspiring perspective on the world we live in and what has been lost and needs to be regained. 🔴 The Habsburg Way - https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-habsburg-way 🔴 Help Us Launch The Catholic Gentleman Membership Program Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow Embracing Our Faith, Identity, and Marriage Can Save Society (w/ Archduke Eduard Habsburg)a205d09a-3d60-46a1-9c17-a4c77195b1e3Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:15:00 +00002448https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow I Built A $400 Million Company With Joe Rogan! (Incredible Story) Aubrey MarcusIn this new episode Steven sits down with the American entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author Aubrey Marcus. Aubrey founded Onnit in 2010, the company was built upon the philosophy of providing it’s customers with the supplements and equipment necessary to achieve ‘Total Human Optimisation’. It was the release of the nootropic Alpha BRAIN in 2011 and partnership with Joe Rogan that Onnit began to achieve rapid success. Aubrey stepped down as Onnit’s CEO in 2020 and since then founded the coaching platform ‘Fit For Service’, as well as hosts the ’Aubrey Marcus Podcast’. In this conversation Aubrey and Steven discuss topics, such as: His friendship and partnership with Joe Rogan The power of psychedelic medicine and how it changed his life His journey with polyamory and why he will never be in a open relationship again The role that his family played in his later success Why the modern world desperately needs connection and community Aubrey is the author of ‘Own the Day, Own Your Life’, which you can purchase here: https://bit.ly/41QJXYw Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with the American entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author Aubrey Marcus. Aubrey founded Onnit in 2010, the company was built upon the philosophy of providing it’s customers with the supplements and equipment necessary to achieve ‘Total Human Optimisation’. It was the release of the nootropic Alpha BRAIN in 2011 and partnership with Joe Rogan that Onnit began to achieve rapid success. Aubrey stepped down as Onnit’s CEO in 2020 and since then founded the coaching platform ‘Fit For Service’, as well as hosts the ’Aubrey Marcus Podcast’. In this conversation Aubrey and Steven discuss topics, such as: His friendship and partnership with Joe Rogan The power of psychedelic medicine and how it changed his life His journey with polyamory and why he will never be in a open relationship again The role that his family played in his later success Why the modern world desperately needs connection and community Aubrey is the author of ‘Own the Day, Own Your Life’, which you can purchase here: https://bit.ly/41QJXYw Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow I Built A $400 Million Company With Joe Rogan! (Incredible Story) Aubrey Marcus84a34643-bd59-4dcf-800e-e13b8f7e6806Thu, 27 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +00007006https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness68aba6d1-9dd3-4044-bb27-774eae4d8eb3Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness1cbeae62-d627-4177-988a-784349ee303fThu, 27 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness8b588562-82ab-41b8-87ed-52725e1a7bdeThu, 27 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness668757b6-78d3-4abe-9001-e31856d90f54Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: The Church Is Catholic We continue our examination of the four marks of the Church with today’s mark: catholic. Fr. Mike explains that “catholic” means that the Church is universal in two senses. The first is that Christ is fully present in her, and so receives the fullness of the means of salvation. Second, it goes out to all peoples; everyone belongs. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 830-838. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the four marks of the Church with today’s mark: catholic. Fr. Mike explains that “catholic” means that the Church is universal in two senses. The first is that Christ is fully present in her, and so receives the fullness of the means of salvation. Second, it goes out to all peoples; everyone belongs. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 830-838. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 117: The Church Is Catholic0ac78c9f-6475-455c-9e81-d982fd1b8cdfThu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Sting"Get away! Get away!" Haven swung her arms wildly as a wasp buzzed round and round her head. "Mom! That bee is going to get me!"Haven dashed toward her mom, who was working in the flower garden. Mom held out her arms, and Haven rushed into them and hid her face against her mother. The angry bee followed."Stand still, and maybe he'll leave us alone," Mom said, hugging Haven close. But the wasp seemed determined to find a victim. As Mom brushed the bee away from Haven, it landed on her own bare arm. "Ow!" Mom exclaimed with a gasp. She instinctively slapped at the wasp, and it fell to the ground. Mom quickly stepped on it. "It's okay, honey," she said to Haven. "You don't need to be afraid of the bee anymore. It stung me, but I killed it."Haven lifted her head and looked at the welt on her mother's arm. "Oh, Mom! The bee stung you instead of me! Does it hurt bad?""Well, it doesn't feel very good," said Mom with a laugh. "But I'd rather have a wasp sting me than have it sting you."They went into the house, and Haven spoke thoughtfully as Mom put ice on her stung arm. "In my class at church last week, my teacher said Jesus took the punishment for all our sins. I didn't get it then, but I think I do now. Just like you're suffering for me, Jesus did too--only more." Mom nodded. "Jesus suffered and died on the cross to save us from sin and the eternal punishment it brings--death. When we trust Him as our Savior, He forgives our sins and gives us eternal life." "I want to ask Jesus to save me," Haven said softly.Mom put an arm around her. "I'll pray with you. Let's talk to Jesus right now." The bee sting was forgotten while Haven and her mom prayed and then read some verses about Jesus's sacrifice."Look, Mom! This one is perfect!" Haven pointed to a line in her Bible. "O death, where is your sting? O death, where is your victory? The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." -Hazel W. Marett

"Get away! Get away!" Haven swung her arms wildly as a wasp buzzed round and round her head. "Mom! That bee is going to get me!"Haven dashed toward her mom, who was working in the flower garden. Mom held out her arms, and Haven rushed into them and hid her face against her mother. The angry bee followed."Stand still, and maybe he'll leave us alone," Mom said, hugging Haven close. But the wasp seemed determined to find a victim. As Mom brushed the bee away from Haven, it landed on her own bare arm. "Ow!" Mom exclaimed with a gasp. She instinctively slapped at the wasp, and it fell to the ground. Mom quickly stepped on it. "It's okay, honey," she said to Haven. "You don't need to be afraid of the bee anymore. It stung me, but I killed it."Haven lifted her head and looked at the welt on her mother's arm. "Oh, Mom! The bee stung you instead of me! Does it hurt bad?""Well, it doesn't feel very good," said Mom with a laugh. "But I'd rather have a wasp sting me than have it sting you."They went into the house, and Haven spoke thoughtfully as Mom put ice on her stung arm. "In my class at church last week, my teacher said Jesus took the punishment for all our sins. I didn't get it then, but I think I do now. Just like you're suffering for me, Jesus did too--only more." Mom nodded. "Jesus suffered and died on the cross to save us from sin and the eternal punishment it brings--death. When we trust Him as our Savior, He forgives our sins and gives us eternal life." "I want to ask Jesus to save me," Haven said softly.Mom put an arm around her. "I'll pray with you. Let's talk to Jesus right now." The bee sting was forgotten while Haven and her mom prayed and then read some verses about Jesus's sacrifice."Look, Mom! This one is perfect!" Haven pointed to a line in her Bible. "O death, where is your sting? O death, where is your victory? The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." -Hazel W. Marett

The Sting12c06c3a-45ad-4afa-8395-6dbabcf51010Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: The Church Is Catholic We continue our examination of the four marks of the Church with today’s mark: catholic. Fr. Mike explains that “catholic” means that the Church is universal in two senses. The first is that Christ is fully present in her, and so receives the fullness of the means of salvation. Second, it goes out to all peoples; everyone belongs. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 830-838. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We continue our examination of the four marks of the Church with today’s mark: catholic. Fr. Mike explains that “catholic” means that the Church is universal in two senses. The first is that Christ is fully present in her, and so receives the fullness of the means of salvation. Second, it goes out to all peoples; everyone belongs. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 830-838. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 117: The Church Is Catholicd04ea392-59a7-448a-8e18-e660f8ded1dfThu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#482 The Truth About Justification - Tim StaplesFaith or works or faith plus works or just lots of good works? How are we justified before God? Tim Staples explains the Catholic understanding of the role of grace before all else. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and Tim Staples here with us again, this time to talk about justification. When we think about the things that divide Catholics and Protestants, justification&#8217;s always one of the top, maybe the top among those. And I was thinking I might say…

Faith or works or faith plus works or just lots of good works? How are we justified before God? Tim Staples explains the Catholic understanding of the role of grace before all else. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and Tim Staples here with us again, this time to talk about justification. When we think about the things that divide Catholics and Protestants, justification&#8217;s always one of the top, maybe the top among those. And I was thinking I might say…

#482 The Truth About Justification - Tim Staples38dcc69e-5ef8-449b-aff5-5e2e787a98cbWed, 26 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#281: The Veil is Torn: Solomon part VMatthew 27:50-56,  2 Chronicles 3:8-14 &amp; Hebrews 4:14, 16  In our last episode, we heard Solomon built the temple. Today, we are going to hear something really important that happened at the temple on the day Jesus was crucified. We just celebrated Easter so I think this is a perfect time to discuss the significance of the veil being torn. I hope your kids enjoy it! To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 27:50-56,  2 Chronicles 3:8-14 &amp; Hebrews 4:14, 16  In our last episode, we heard Solomon built the temple. Today, we are going to hear something really important that happened at the temple on the day Jesus was crucified. We just celebrated Easter so I think this is a perfect time to discuss the significance of the veil being torn. I hope your kids enjoy it! To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#281: The Veil is Torn: Solomon part V1fe5918b-b9de-4099-a6d3-db0b1a8dc61fWed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00:12 +0000690https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: David and Abigail (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 116: David and Abigail (2023)69c0d928-ea3e-4c84-919d-d9a126d35a91Wed, 26 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: David and Abigail (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 116: David and Abigail (2023)38babe0a-341a-4c65-acd9-00768170abdbWed, 26 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: David and Abigail (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 116: David and Abigail (2023)aef1b682-138f-449d-8da8-1e88bdea9238Wed, 26 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: David and Abigail (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 116: David and Abigail (2023)9037d914-65dd-4cdb-82c8-3e3463d45b06Wed, 26 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: The Church Is Holy Fr. Mike examines the next characteristic of the Church, the Church is holy, and he emphasizes two important ideas. The first is that the Church is unfailingly holy only because of God’s gracious gift to us. The second is that each and every one of the activities of the Church are for two purposes: the sanctification of men in Christ and the glorification of God. We conclude with a reminder from St. Therese on the importance of charity, that love of God is the “vocation which includes all others.” Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 823-829. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike examines the next characteristic of the Church, the Church is holy, and he emphasizes two important ideas. The first is that the Church is unfailingly holy only because of God’s gracious gift to us. The second is that each and every one of the activities of the Church are for two purposes: the sanctification of men in Christ and the glorification of God. We conclude with a reminder from St. Therese on the importance of charity, that love of God is the “vocation which includes all others.” Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 823-829. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 116: The Church Is Holy2aac9d11-f990-44d1-9641-5cfe172ab307Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe DucklingsMadison loved walking down to the pond with her mom and watching the ducks. She especially enjoyed watching the mama duck with her ducklings. She loved how they always seemed to swim in a row right behind their mama--cute little brown and yellow fuzzballs.Madison wished that just once she could catch one of the ducklings and hold it, but the mama duck wouldn't let her get close. "Why won't the mama duck let me hold one of her ducklings?" Madison asked her mom."Madison, you know you shouldn't try to touch wild animals," Mom told her. "The mama duck knows that too. She doesn't want anything to happen to one of her babies. She's protecting them, just like Dad and I watch out for you." Mom squeezed Madison's shoulder. "Did you know that the Bible tells us we're protected under God's wings? That's a beautiful illustration that helps us understand how much God loves us."Madison sat with her mom and watched the ducks for a while longer. On the walk back, she jumped in line behind her mom and waddled like a little duck. She and Mom giggled the rest of the way home."What are you two giggling about?" Dad asked when they walked in the door."We're being little ducks--waddle, waddle!" Madison replied. "Dad, did you know that there's a Bible verse that talks about God protecting us under His wings? Now every time I see the mama duck protecting her ducklings, I'll think of God's protection for me."Dad smiled. "I love how God gives us such great illustrations in the Bible. His Word is full of verses that show us how much He loves us and how He is always watching over us."Madison nodded. "Sometimes I can hardly believe how much God loves me. He even loves me when I mess up.""That's right," said Dad. "Jesus died for us so our sins could be forgiven, and He is always with us, no matter what." That night, after Madison went to bed, she prayed and thanked the Lord for loving her so much and for always being with her. She also thanked Him for creating such cute little baby ducks. Then she fell asleep with a smile on her face. -Lisa Fuller

Madison loved walking down to the pond with her mom and watching the ducks. She especially enjoyed watching the mama duck with her ducklings. She loved how they always seemed to swim in a row right behind their mama--cute little brown and yellow fuzzballs.Madison wished that just once she could catch one of the ducklings and hold it, but the mama duck wouldn't let her get close. "Why won't the mama duck let me hold one of her ducklings?" Madison asked her mom."Madison, you know you shouldn't try to touch wild animals," Mom told her. "The mama duck knows that too. She doesn't want anything to happen to one of her babies. She's protecting them, just like Dad and I watch out for you." Mom squeezed Madison's shoulder. "Did you know that the Bible tells us we're protected under God's wings? That's a beautiful illustration that helps us understand how much God loves us."Madison sat with her mom and watched the ducks for a while longer. On the walk back, she jumped in line behind her mom and waddled like a little duck. She and Mom giggled the rest of the way home."What are you two giggling about?" Dad asked when they walked in the door."We're being little ducks--waddle, waddle!" Madison replied. "Dad, did you know that there's a Bible verse that talks about God protecting us under His wings? Now every time I see the mama duck protecting her ducklings, I'll think of God's protection for me."Dad smiled. "I love how God gives us such great illustrations in the Bible. His Word is full of verses that show us how much He loves us and how He is always watching over us."Madison nodded. "Sometimes I can hardly believe how much God loves me. He even loves me when I mess up.""That's right," said Dad. "Jesus died for us so our sins could be forgiven, and He is always with us, no matter what." That night, after Madison went to bed, she prayed and thanked the Lord for loving her so much and for always being with her. She also thanked Him for creating such cute little baby ducks. Then she fell asleep with a smile on her face. -Lisa Fuller

The Ducklings6346657d-cfb4-4e8d-b8e4-82424b71bfccWed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: The Church Is Holy Fr. Mike examines the next characteristic of the Church, the Church is holy, and he emphasizes two important ideas. The first is that the Church is unfailingly holy only because of God’s gracious gift to us. The second is that each and every one of the activities of the Church are for two purposes: the sanctification of men in Christ and the glorification of God. We conclude with a reminder from St. Therese on the importance of charity, that love of God is the “vocation which includes all others.” Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 823-829. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike examines the next characteristic of the Church, the Church is holy, and he emphasizes two important ideas. The first is that the Church is unfailingly holy only because of God’s gracious gift to us. The second is that each and every one of the activities of the Church are for two purposes: the sanctification of men in Christ and the glorification of God. We conclude with a reminder from St. Therese on the importance of charity, that love of God is the “vocation which includes all others.” Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 823-829. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 116: The Church Is Holy642e992a-dcb2-4071-a65d-6c64b7d29f7dWed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2023) Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2023)fb1896d6-a9c1-4864-bcf2-d7e031e3126bTue, 25 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2023) Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2023)ceef0777-f25e-441f-bf18-87acd697b202Tue, 25 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2023) Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2023)c82b4276-c3b3-47dd-908b-5a938bf7ecc4Tue, 25 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2023) Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2023)86e91432-2d1a-47a2-bdd8-afe7e0be5522Tue, 25 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: Wounds to Unity Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wounds to the unity of Christ’s one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church. The Catechism emphasizes that people on both sides of this division are to blame for this broken unity. God did not intend for the disunity of Christians that we see today, but rather, intended for the unity of all Christians. Fr. Mike, therefore, concludes with asking us to pray and hope for the miracle of the unity, once again, of all Christians. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 817-822. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wounds to the unity of Christ’s one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church. The Catechism emphasizes that people on both sides of this division are to blame for this broken unity. God did not intend for the disunity of Christians that we see today, but rather, intended for the unity of all Christians. Fr. Mike, therefore, concludes with asking us to pray and hope for the miracle of the unity, once again, of all Christians. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 817-822. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 115: Wounds to Unity396af9ad-6db8-4e00-a267-8c525feb6cb2Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorth It All"Ick!" Henry coughed as a ball of dust landed on his face. Just a little longer and all this work would be worthwhile. He gave the shelf one last wipe with the cloth and went in search of Mrs. Heathson. "All done!" he said."The house looks like new!" said Mrs. Heathson. She handed Henry two twenty-dollar bills. "What are you going to do with all that money?" she asked.Henry grinned. "I finally have enough money for the new bike I want!" He stuffed the forty dollars into the pocket of his jeans. "I've been working and selling stuff to save up money. I sold some of my video games to my friend Lee, and my car racing set to Lee's brother.""Won't you miss your old things?" asked Mrs. Heathson."Nope!" said Henry. "That bike is worth more to me than video games or toy cars." Back home, Henry found his older sister Jane reading her Bible in the living room. "I thought you were going to watch that new movie you wanted to see," said Henry.Jane shrugged. "I was going to, but then I realized I hadn't read my Bible yet today.""But you really wanted to see that movie!" said Henry."Yeah," said Jane. "But I can watch it later. I decided spending time with Jesus was more important.""You just made me realize something." Henry sat down on the couch. "God is like a bike!"Jane looked lost. "How in the world is God like a bike?""Well, I've been selling my toys and games--and getting choked by dust balls--so I can get that new bike I've been wanting.""Okay…" Jane still didn't understand."That new bike is worth so much to me that I'm willing to give up my toys and games and Saturday afternoons to get it. God's like that too. Worth more than anything else. It's like giving up the movie you wanted to see to spend time with Jesus."Jane laughed. "You're right. Jesus is worth more than anything--but the gift of eternal life He offers us is free! Nothing this world has to offer compares to eternal life with Jesus." Jane smiled at her brother. "That's why I feel it's so important to spend time with Jesus--so He can remind me of that every day." -Roxanne Elliott

"Ick!" Henry coughed as a ball of dust landed on his face. Just a little longer and all this work would be worthwhile. He gave the shelf one last wipe with the cloth and went in search of Mrs. Heathson. "All done!" he said."The house looks like new!" said Mrs. Heathson. She handed Henry two twenty-dollar bills. "What are you going to do with all that money?" she asked.Henry grinned. "I finally have enough money for the new bike I want!" He stuffed the forty dollars into the pocket of his jeans. "I've been working and selling stuff to save up money. I sold some of my video games to my friend Lee, and my car racing set to Lee's brother.""Won't you miss your old things?" asked Mrs. Heathson."Nope!" said Henry. "That bike is worth more to me than video games or toy cars." Back home, Henry found his older sister Jane reading her Bible in the living room. "I thought you were going to watch that new movie you wanted to see," said Henry.Jane shrugged. "I was going to, but then I realized I hadn't read my Bible yet today.""But you really wanted to see that movie!" said Henry."Yeah," said Jane. "But I can watch it later. I decided spending time with Jesus was more important.""You just made me realize something." Henry sat down on the couch. "God is like a bike!"Jane looked lost. "How in the world is God like a bike?""Well, I've been selling my toys and games--and getting choked by dust balls--so I can get that new bike I've been wanting.""Okay…" Jane still didn't understand."That new bike is worth so much to me that I'm willing to give up my toys and games and Saturday afternoons to get it. God's like that too. Worth more than anything else. It's like giving up the movie you wanted to see to spend time with Jesus."Jane laughed. "You're right. Jesus is worth more than anything--but the gift of eternal life He offers us is free! Nothing this world has to offer compares to eternal life with Jesus." Jane smiled at her brother. "That's why I feel it's so important to spend time with Jesus--so He can remind me of that every day." -Roxanne Elliott

Worth It All204d7a81-c8b7-41c9-9e3c-067497556a82Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: Wounds to Unity Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wounds to the unity of Christ’s one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church. The Catechism emphasizes that people on both sides of this division are to blame for this broken unity. God did not intend for the disunity of Christians that we see today, but rather, intended for the unity of all Christians. Fr. Mike, therefore, concludes with asking us to pray and hope for the miracle of the unity, once again, of all Christians. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 817-822. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wounds to the unity of Christ’s one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church. The Catechism emphasizes that people on both sides of this division are to blame for this broken unity. God did not intend for the disunity of Christians that we see today, but rather, intended for the unity of all Christians. Fr. Mike, therefore, concludes with asking us to pray and hope for the miracle of the unity, once again, of all Christians. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 817-822. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 115: Wounds to Unityda94b8f4-56b9-49cf-87d5-14a780f91f95Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCase #05 - All In Your Head - Pt. 2Father Martins battles Lena’s oppressor, and the power of relics is unveiled.

Father Martins battles Lena’s oppressor, and the power of relics is unveiled.

fullCase #05 - All In Your Head - Pt. 275173164-bf6d-4a2d-b581-98411b82f749Mon, 24 Apr 2023 21:06:01 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSales and Influence with Justin JanowskiGod has a unique plan for every person - but so often we get in the way. Everyone has stories we tell ourselves that get in the way of God's plan, but men tend to bury our stories more deeply and are less likely to share them than our feminine counterparts. If we don't, however, we get stuck in anxiety. Trapped in our fears and lack of trust. Join me in this episode as Justin Janowski shares the story of his journey and how God lead him from the deep wilderness of Alaska into sales and entrepreneurship. Along the way Justin had to challenge his own bad stories and learn to trust. Justin gives us some practical advice to use in our own struggle for truth and trust. You can learn more about Justin Janowski and download his pdf at his website http://www.goodsalespdf.com/ or email him at justin@faith2influence.com.  Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Prayer 01:35 - Alaskan wilderness start 06:30 - Selling Cutco knives = independence 08:50 - Stopped going to church at 18 12:10 - God was present always 15:00 - Growth is uncomfortable. 18:00 - The power of a unified group of men 22:00 - "Spiritual but not Christian" isn't enough 25:00 - How God is present in the middle of challenges 29:20 - The cycle of Anxiety <-> Trust in God 32:50 - The power our old stories have over us. 35:10 - How to shift those stories 37:10 - How to help get in touch with our stories as men 41:10 - How to find help 44:00 - Contact Justin

God has a unique plan for every person - but so often we get in the way. Everyone has stories we tell ourselves that get in the way of God's plan, but men tend to bury our stories more deeply and are less likely to share them than our feminine counterparts. If we don't, however, we get stuck in anxiety. Trapped in our fears and lack of trust. Join me in this episode as Justin Janowski shares the story of his journey and how God lead him from the deep wilderness of Alaska into sales and entrepreneurship. Along the way Justin had to challenge his own bad stories and learn to trust. Justin gives us some practical advice to use in our own struggle for truth and trust. You can learn more about Justin Janowski and download his pdf at his website http://www.goodsalespdf.com/ or email him at justin@faith2influence.com.  Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Prayer 01:35 - Alaskan wilderness start 06:30 - Selling Cutco knives = independence 08:50 - Stopped going to church at 18 12:10 - God was present always 15:00 - Growth is uncomfortable. 18:00 - The power of a unified group of men 22:00 - "Spiritual but not Christian" isn't enough 25:00 - How God is present in the middle of challenges 29:20 - The cycle of Anxiety <-> Trust in God 32:50 - The power our old stories have over us. 35:10 - How to shift those stories 37:10 - How to help get in touch with our stories as men 41:10 - How to find help 44:00 - Contact Justin

fullSales and Influence with Justin Janowski0f74b5b7-5e6e-4d99-b58b-a1fee05017abMon, 24 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStress Is Killing You! 5 Proven Steps To Reverse Its Effects: Deepak ChopraIn this new episode Steven sits down with the author and alternative-medicine pioneer Deepak Chopra. Deepak is an expert in the field of mind-body healing and has written over 90 books on the subject. He has also been named as one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world. After studying medicine in India, Deepak moved to America to begin his medical career. However he soon became disillusioned with Western medicine and its reliance on prescription drugs, and was inspired to become involved with holistic medicine and the Transcendental Meditation movement. He is the founder the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, which focuses upon the importance of mental, emotional and spiritual well-being to the overall health of the individual. In this conversation Deepak and Steven discuss topics, such as: How emotions affect the physical body The key areas of suffering in our life How to be successful no matter what The greatest emotion humans posses Why depression is the real pandemic affecting modern society How emotions affect you on a cellular level Self identity is a hallucination and life a dream? Why the greatest emotion you can adopt is awe How to be successful no matter what The 5 most common points of suffering The stark difference between a human being and a human doing How to see the opportunity in every problem Why every time you feel anger, it’s just your body remembering trauma The magic of focusing on your strengths. You can purchase his most recent book, ‘Living In The Light’, here: https://bit.ly/3An4056 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with the author and alternative-medicine pioneer Deepak Chopra. Deepak is an expert in the field of mind-body healing and has written over 90 books on the subject. He has also been named as one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world. After studying medicine in India, Deepak moved to America to begin his medical career. However he soon became disillusioned with Western medicine and its reliance on prescription drugs, and was inspired to become involved with holistic medicine and the Transcendental Meditation movement. He is the founder the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, which focuses upon the importance of mental, emotional and spiritual well-being to the overall health of the individual. In this conversation Deepak and Steven discuss topics, such as: How emotions affect the physical body The key areas of suffering in our life How to be successful no matter what The greatest emotion humans posses Why depression is the real pandemic affecting modern society How emotions affect you on a cellular level Self identity is a hallucination and life a dream? Why the greatest emotion you can adopt is awe How to be successful no matter what The 5 most common points of suffering The stark difference between a human being and a human doing How to see the opportunity in every problem Why every time you feel anger, it’s just your body remembering trauma The magic of focusing on your strengths. You can purchase his most recent book, ‘Living In The Light’, here: https://bit.ly/3An4056 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullStress Is Killing You! 5 Proven Steps To Reverse Its Effects: Deepak Chopra58296b9a-5163-480e-905e-fd81cccbe7a3Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +00005371https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2023) Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2023)c6d10135-4333-4236-971e-43dc8caf3826Mon, 24 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2023) Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2023)6c66e2a3-aa2d-4caa-870e-db6ea3f8f09eMon, 24 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2023) Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2023)d6d78cc3-8c27-4622-b9a2-f6ee6016be2cMon, 24 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2023) Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2023)8274c849-d4b2-4a4d-b612-93ab8d0ee895Mon, 24 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: The Church Is One In this new paragraph—”The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic”—the Catechism explains how and why the Church is “One”. Fr. Mike highlights the many manifestations of the good that Jesus works through the Church, and he also urges us to cling to the “visible bonds of unity” that Christ offers us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 811-816. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In this new paragraph—”The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic”—the Catechism explains how and why the Church is “One”. Fr. Mike highlights the many manifestations of the good that Jesus works through the Church, and he also urges us to cling to the “visible bonds of unity” that Christ offers us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 811-816. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 114: The Church Is Onee78597cd-bc56-4ce6-9dd3-b6da373204d4Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBattery Power"I can stay till four-thirty," Wren told Sara as she looked at her wristwatch. "It's only three twenty-five, so we have over an hour." "Good!" Sara grinned. "That's a cool watch you've got." "Yeah," said Wren. "My grandma gave it to me for my birthday." "Well, what should we do?" asked Sara. "Want to help me with a scrapbook my mom gave me? She gave me stickers too." "Okay," said Wren. "We have lots of time." Soon the girls had papers, stickers, scissors, pictures, and scraps spread all over the table. They were having a great time when Sara's dad walked through the room. "Hi, girls," he said. "Having fun?" "Sure are," Wren replied. As he left, she turned to Sara. "Your dad's home early today, isn't he?" She looked at her watch. "It's only three twenty-five." She looked at her watch again. "Three twenty-five! That's what it said before. My watch must have stopped! I've got to get home." Wren grabbed her backpack and ran out the door.Wren's mom put down her phone as Wren ran into the kitchen. "Sara's dad texted me to let me know you'd be late," Mom told her. The clock on the wall said five-fifteen. "I'm sorry!" Wren said, holding out her arm. "My watch is broken!" "That's what Sara's dad said." Mom checked the watch. "It probably just needs a new battery." Mom was right, and when she got the new battery, Wren was delighted to have her watch running as good as ever. "Batteries always remind me of God's power," Mom said thoughtfully. "The watch needs the battery's power to give the right time, and we need God's power through the Holy Spirit to be able to do the right things." "And we have the Holy Spirit, don't we?" said Wren. "Yes," Mom replied. "After He rose from the dead, Jesus told the disciples that when He returned to His Father, the Holy Spirit would come to be with them. He lives within all those who trust Jesus as their Savior, and He helps us grow to be more like Jesus and gives us power to show others His love." Wren grinned. "And unlike my watch battery, God's power never runs out!" -Beverly Kenniston

"I can stay till four-thirty," Wren told Sara as she looked at her wristwatch. "It's only three twenty-five, so we have over an hour." "Good!" Sara grinned. "That's a cool watch you've got." "Yeah," said Wren. "My grandma gave it to me for my birthday." "Well, what should we do?" asked Sara. "Want to help me with a scrapbook my mom gave me? She gave me stickers too." "Okay," said Wren. "We have lots of time." Soon the girls had papers, stickers, scissors, pictures, and scraps spread all over the table. They were having a great time when Sara's dad walked through the room. "Hi, girls," he said. "Having fun?" "Sure are," Wren replied. As he left, she turned to Sara. "Your dad's home early today, isn't he?" She looked at her watch. "It's only three twenty-five." She looked at her watch again. "Three twenty-five! That's what it said before. My watch must have stopped! I've got to get home." Wren grabbed her backpack and ran out the door.Wren's mom put down her phone as Wren ran into the kitchen. "Sara's dad texted me to let me know you'd be late," Mom told her. The clock on the wall said five-fifteen. "I'm sorry!" Wren said, holding out her arm. "My watch is broken!" "That's what Sara's dad said." Mom checked the watch. "It probably just needs a new battery." Mom was right, and when she got the new battery, Wren was delighted to have her watch running as good as ever. "Batteries always remind me of God's power," Mom said thoughtfully. "The watch needs the battery's power to give the right time, and we need God's power through the Holy Spirit to be able to do the right things." "And we have the Holy Spirit, don't we?" said Wren. "Yes," Mom replied. "After He rose from the dead, Jesus told the disciples that when He returned to His Father, the Holy Spirit would come to be with them. He lives within all those who trust Jesus as their Savior, and He helps us grow to be more like Jesus and gives us power to show others His love." Wren grinned. "And unlike my watch battery, God's power never runs out!" -Beverly Kenniston

Battery Power7a380805-b29d-4d8e-8e48-0052b7fcbbdeMon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: The Church Is One In this new paragraph—”The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic”—the Catechism explains how and why the Church is “One”. Fr. Mike highlights the many manifestations of the good that Jesus works through the Church, and he also urges us to cling to the “visible bonds of unity” that Christ offers us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 811-816. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In this new paragraph—”The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic”—the Catechism explains how and why the Church is “One”. Fr. Mike highlights the many manifestations of the good that Jesus works through the Church, and he also urges us to cling to the “visible bonds of unity” that Christ offers us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 811-816. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 114: The Church Is Onea46fed29-5dff-4f24-b1bb-8de46ff2f59bMon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: Broken Trust (2023) In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 113: Broken Trust (2023)d54dbf50-fdbc-44f2-b3d7-a2a7ede3a04eSun, 23 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: Broken Trust (2023) In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 113: Broken Trust (2023)9e9adfe3-7050-472b-bb12-ea958c4e6ad1Sun, 23 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: Broken Trust (2023) In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 113: Broken Trust (2023)39bc0eb3-3507-4e85-9721-4a41f3e3a0e7Sun, 23 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: Broken Trust (2023) In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 113: Broken Trust (2023)c051544c-45ed-4eb7-9862-c2fc467a96a5Sun, 23 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: The Temple of the Holy Spirit “What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is the Church.” The Catechism uncovers how the Holy Spirit truly builds up the whole Church in the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike dives into the incredibly diverse gifts that the Holy Spirit gives up for the building up of the Kingdom—the charisms. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 797-810. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

“What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is the Church.” The Catechism uncovers how the Holy Spirit truly builds up the whole Church in the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike dives into the incredibly diverse gifts that the Holy Spirit gives up for the building up of the Kingdom—the charisms. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 797-810. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 113: The Temple of the Holy Spiritce2edf10-01c3-43ec-a265-6d79d7bf49d6Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTurtle Life"I'm home," Miguel said, coming through the door carrying a tote bag. "How was church today?" Grandma asked."It was good. I liked visiting Oscar's church, but I'll be glad when you're well enough to take me to our church again, Grandma." "Me too. I'll be better soon and we'll go together again. I'll bet you're hungry." "Oh, I almost forgot." Miguel opened the tote bag. "Oscar's mom sent us some soup and sandwiches and cookies so you wouldn't have to make lunch." Carefully he set up the lunch for the two of them, along with some lemonade. "Thank you, Miguel," Grandma said. "That was thoughtful of Oscar's mom." As they ate, she asked, "What did the pastor talk about today?"Miguel bit into his sandwich. "Mostly turtles."Grandma was puzzled. "Turtles? Was it the story of Noah's ark?""No," said Miguel. "It was about Jesus and turtles and forgiveness and stuff." Then he laughed. "The pastor had a stuffy nose from allergies. He talked about his mother, but every time he said 'Mama' it sounded like this." Miguel pinched his nose and said, "Bob-uh."Grandma smiled. "Tell me what the pastor said about turtles.""That was confusing. He said we could all have a turtle life. I thought he'd show us turtle pictures on the overhead screen, but he didn't. I wanted to ask him about it later, but Oscar's mom was ready to leave.""Are you sure he said you could have a turtle life, Miguel? That doesn't make sense.""He said if I confess my sins and trust Jesus to save me, He'd forgive my sins and give me a turtle life. But I trusted in Jesus a year ago, and I haven't seen any turtles yet."Grandma chuckled quietly when she realized what had happened. "Miguel, do you know what the word eternal means?""It means forever, right?""Yes. Now pinch your nose like you did before and say 'eternal.'" Miguel held his nose. "Eh-ter-dull." Grandma nodded. "I think the pastor with his stuffy nose said 'eternal life,' and it sounded like 'a turtle life.'" When Miguel heard his mistake, he laughed so hard he rolled on the floor. "I still love turtles, but living with Jesus forever in heaven is better!" -Teresa Ambord

"I'm home," Miguel said, coming through the door carrying a tote bag. "How was church today?" Grandma asked."It was good. I liked visiting Oscar's church, but I'll be glad when you're well enough to take me to our church again, Grandma." "Me too. I'll be better soon and we'll go together again. I'll bet you're hungry." "Oh, I almost forgot." Miguel opened the tote bag. "Oscar's mom sent us some soup and sandwiches and cookies so you wouldn't have to make lunch." Carefully he set up the lunch for the two of them, along with some lemonade. "Thank you, Miguel," Grandma said. "That was thoughtful of Oscar's mom." As they ate, she asked, "What did the pastor talk about today?"Miguel bit into his sandwich. "Mostly turtles."Grandma was puzzled. "Turtles? Was it the story of Noah's ark?""No," said Miguel. "It was about Jesus and turtles and forgiveness and stuff." Then he laughed. "The pastor had a stuffy nose from allergies. He talked about his mother, but every time he said 'Mama' it sounded like this." Miguel pinched his nose and said, "Bob-uh."Grandma smiled. "Tell me what the pastor said about turtles.""That was confusing. He said we could all have a turtle life. I thought he'd show us turtle pictures on the overhead screen, but he didn't. I wanted to ask him about it later, but Oscar's mom was ready to leave.""Are you sure he said you could have a turtle life, Miguel? That doesn't make sense.""He said if I confess my sins and trust Jesus to save me, He'd forgive my sins and give me a turtle life. But I trusted in Jesus a year ago, and I haven't seen any turtles yet."Grandma chuckled quietly when she realized what had happened. "Miguel, do you know what the word eternal means?""It means forever, right?""Yes. Now pinch your nose like you did before and say 'eternal.'" Miguel held his nose. "Eh-ter-dull." Grandma nodded. "I think the pastor with his stuffy nose said 'eternal life,' and it sounded like 'a turtle life.'" When Miguel heard his mistake, he laughed so hard he rolled on the floor. "I still love turtles, but living with Jesus forever in heaven is better!" -Teresa Ambord

Turtle Life326e49fc-0dd1-4c4e-84f9-35eb11a448f6Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: The Temple of the Holy Spirit “What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is the Church.” The Catechism uncovers how the Holy Spirit truly builds up the whole Church in the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike dives into the incredibly diverse gifts that the Holy Spirit gives up for the building up of the Kingdom—the charisms. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 797-810. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

“What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is the Church.” The Catechism uncovers how the Holy Spirit truly builds up the whole Church in the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike dives into the incredibly diverse gifts that the Holy Spirit gives up for the building up of the Kingdom—the charisms. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 797-810. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 113: The Temple of the Holy Spirit6bbf5634-8fe3-454f-9831-2ce303eb09cfSun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/23/23 Homestretch: Hope Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter Christian hope does not trust that all will be well if I get what I want, but that all will be well even when I don't. Sometimes the hardest part of the race is the last lap...and sometimes the hardest part of the race is the second to last lap. When the finish line is so far off that you can't see the end. In those moments, when all seems lost, hope declares that God can bring life out of death.Mass Readings from April 23, 2023:Acts 2:14, 22-33Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 111 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter Christian hope does not trust that all will be well if I get what I want, but that all will be well even when I don't. Sometimes the hardest part of the race is the last lap...and sometimes the hardest part of the race is the second to last lap. When the finish line is so far off that you can't see the end. In those moments, when all seems lost, hope declares that God can bring life out of death.Mass Readings from April 23, 2023:Acts 2:14, 22-33Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 111 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35

full4/23/23 Homestretch: Hope92f115e4-3c13-4947-8e82-d95f73819558Sat, 22 Apr 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/23/23 Homestretch: Hope Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter Christian hope does not trust that all will be well if I get what I want, but that all will be well even when I don't. Sometimes the hardest part of the race is the last lap...and sometimes the hardest part of the race is the second to last lap. When the finish line is so far off that you can't see the end. In those moments, when all seems lost, hope declares that God can bring life out of death.Mass Readings from April 23, 2023:Acts 2:14, 22-33Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 111 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter Christian hope does not trust that all will be well if I get what I want, but that all will be well even when I don't. Sometimes the hardest part of the race is the last lap...and sometimes the hardest part of the race is the second to last lap. When the finish line is so far off that you can't see the end. In those moments, when all seems lost, hope declares that God can bring life out of death.Mass Readings from April 23, 2023:Acts 2:14, 22-33Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 111 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35

full4/23/23 Homestretch: Hopebdcce3bf-18e9-4483-995d-12362d7ace2eSat, 22 Apr 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/23/23 Homestretch: Hope Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter Christian hope does not trust that all will be well if I get what I want, but that all will be well even when I don't. Sometimes the hardest part of the race is the last lap...and sometimes the hardest part of the race is the second to last lap. When the finish line is so far off that you can't see the end. In those moments, when all seems lost, hope declares that God can bring life out of death.Mass Readings from April 23, 2023:Acts 2:14, 22-33Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 111 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter Christian hope does not trust that all will be well if I get what I want, but that all will be well even when I don't. Sometimes the hardest part of the race is the last lap...and sometimes the hardest part of the race is the second to last lap. When the finish line is so far off that you can't see the end. In those moments, when all seems lost, hope declares that God can bring life out of death.Mass Readings from April 23, 2023:Acts 2:14, 22-33Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 111 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35

full4/23/23 Homestretch: Hopea622189c-e400-4311-80c2-c682b26892fcSat, 22 Apr 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: True Friendship (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 112: True Friendship (2023)b0c6fd1e-d34b-4319-8b8d-2b2fba15b3c7Sat, 22 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: True Friendship (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 112: True Friendship (2023)00290f07-5e5f-471a-b7a3-74370937b483Sat, 22 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: True Friendship (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 112: True Friendship (2023)816473a3-cd4d-47b4-a941-1d2185ddd968Sat, 22 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: True Friendship (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 112: True Friendship (2023)6e0cf7c9-36ab-41f8-98be-9836a3522d7dSat, 22 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: The Church Is the Bride Christ is the head of the Church. The Catechism describes Jesus’ relationship to his Church as “a personal relationship…expressed by the image of bridegroom and bride.” Fr. Mike points out how important this is by reminding us that, underneath all of the doctrine and the dogma, God is madly in love with you. If we always remember this love, everything else will fall into place. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 792-796. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Christ is the head of the Church. The Catechism describes Jesus’ relationship to his Church as “a personal relationship…expressed by the image of bridegroom and bride.” Fr. Mike points out how important this is by reminding us that, underneath all of the doctrine and the dogma, God is madly in love with you. If we always remember this love, everything else will fall into place. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 792-796. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 112: The Church Is the Bride97d68ed7-a41a-43ba-b31b-f76c6c9d9f6fSat, 22 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDark GlassesSeth and his parents laughed as they watched Seth's five-year-old brother ride his new bicycle full speed up and down the driveway. The training wheels rattled as Camden tried to imitate a motorcycle rider. He wore his helmet and a pair of ski goggles. "Camden, it's getting dark," said Dad. "Why don't you take off those goggles?" "No!" Camden protested. "Motorcycle riders always wear them. I'm a motorcross racer!" "But it's getting dark," Mom said. "The tinted glass on the goggles keeps you from seeing clearly." "I can see," Camden insisted. "Watch this!" He turned and raced to the end of the driveway where he made a sharp U-turn. He didn't notice the loose gravel on the cement. The bike tipped and skidded in the gravel, and Camden spilled onto the concrete, scraping his hands and knees. Seth ran to help his brother untangle himself from his bike. When Mom removed the goggles, Camden saw blood trickling down his leg, and he began to cry. "Come on in with me," said Mom. "Let's get that bandaged up."After Mom cleaned and bandaged the cut on Camden's leg, they all sat down in the family room. "You know what Camden's accident reminds me of?" asked Seth. "What?" asked Mom. "My Sunday school lesson last week," Seth replied. "Camden didn't see the gravel because he was wearing those dark goggles, and Mr. Paul said we don't understand everything about God and what He's doing because we live in a broken world. Mr. Paul said it's like we're looking at life through dark-colored glasses. We don't see all God has planned, and sometimes we mess up and fall along the way because we try to take matters into our own hands instead of trusting Him." "Good point," said Dad. "We don't realize the greatness of God's love and plan for us." "Does God love us and fix our hurts like Mommy does?" Camden asked. Seth and his parents chuckled. "God loves us more than anything!" Dad assured him. "Jesus died to save us, and He's always with us and comforts us when we're hurting. And someday, He will wipe away all our tears!" Mom nodded. "Someday we'll see more clearly and understand so much more!"-Carolyn E. Yost

Seth and his parents laughed as they watched Seth's five-year-old brother ride his new bicycle full speed up and down the driveway. The training wheels rattled as Camden tried to imitate a motorcycle rider. He wore his helmet and a pair of ski goggles. "Camden, it's getting dark," said Dad. "Why don't you take off those goggles?" "No!" Camden protested. "Motorcycle riders always wear them. I'm a motorcross racer!" "But it's getting dark," Mom said. "The tinted glass on the goggles keeps you from seeing clearly." "I can see," Camden insisted. "Watch this!" He turned and raced to the end of the driveway where he made a sharp U-turn. He didn't notice the loose gravel on the cement. The bike tipped and skidded in the gravel, and Camden spilled onto the concrete, scraping his hands and knees. Seth ran to help his brother untangle himself from his bike. When Mom removed the goggles, Camden saw blood trickling down his leg, and he began to cry. "Come on in with me," said Mom. "Let's get that bandaged up."After Mom cleaned and bandaged the cut on Camden's leg, they all sat down in the family room. "You know what Camden's accident reminds me of?" asked Seth. "What?" asked Mom. "My Sunday school lesson last week," Seth replied. "Camden didn't see the gravel because he was wearing those dark goggles, and Mr. Paul said we don't understand everything about God and what He's doing because we live in a broken world. Mr. Paul said it's like we're looking at life through dark-colored glasses. We don't see all God has planned, and sometimes we mess up and fall along the way because we try to take matters into our own hands instead of trusting Him." "Good point," said Dad. "We don't realize the greatness of God's love and plan for us." "Does God love us and fix our hurts like Mommy does?" Camden asked. Seth and his parents chuckled. "God loves us more than anything!" Dad assured him. "Jesus died to save us, and He's always with us and comforts us when we're hurting. And someday, He will wipe away all our tears!" Mom nodded. "Someday we'll see more clearly and understand so much more!"-Carolyn E. Yost

Dark Glasses0beb47f3-a65f-49b5-8e7b-5f1768bf1436Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: The Church Is the Bride Christ is the head of the Church. The Catechism describes Jesus’ relationship to his Church as “a personal relationship…expressed by the image of bridegroom and bride.” Fr. Mike points out how important this is by reminding us that, underneath all of the doctrine and the dogma, God is madly in love with you. If we always remember this love, everything else will fall into place. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 792-796. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Christ is the head of the Church. The Catechism describes Jesus’ relationship to his Church as “a personal relationship…expressed by the image of bridegroom and bride.” Fr. Mike points out how important this is by reminding us that, underneath all of the doctrine and the dogma, God is madly in love with you. If we always remember this love, everything else will fall into place. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 792-796. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 112: The Church Is the Bride6fc95abf-62f8-4476-a2bb-08166be88dd9Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 106 - Marketing Principles That Made Brewdog Billions: James WattIn this week’s moment, James Watt talks about the marketing ethos of his company Brewdog, who have built their reputation through unique marketing principles. James explains how Brewdog raised brand awareness with no marketing budget and by being intentionally provocative and punching above their weight. It is one of their foundation beliefs that everything Brewdog does should tie back into their core beliefs of not only getting a return for their business but also creating a passion for fantastic beer. This moment will leave you with a fresh perspective on how creativity and imagination can trump money and size in the world of business. Listen to the full episode here - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/DITcu2BV9yb James : ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brewdogjames/?hl=en https://twitter.com/BrewDogJames?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the episodes on YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s moment, James Watt talks about the marketing ethos of his company Brewdog, who have built their reputation through unique marketing principles. James explains how Brewdog raised brand awareness with no marketing budget and by being intentionally provocative and punching above their weight. It is one of their foundation beliefs that everything Brewdog does should tie back into their core beliefs of not only getting a return for their business but also creating a passion for fantastic beer. This moment will leave you with a fresh perspective on how creativity and imagination can trump money and size in the world of business. Listen to the full episode here - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/DITcu2BV9yb James : ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brewdogjames/?hl=en https://twitter.com/BrewDogJames?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the episodes on YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 106 - Marketing Principles That Made Brewdog Billions: James Watt4c4d8d51-d4b8-45b6-8c9d-7b1bd609b760Fri, 21 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000907https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2023) Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2023)d63e7bfa-120d-462f-aeaa-27557644cb13Fri, 21 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2023) Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2023)6f698e2c-af82-487b-8a6e-0365fb6883adFri, 21 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2023) Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2023)dc77b5b4-31e7-4895-8fdd-f512781bce72Fri, 21 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2023) Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2023)9329c1f3-9e62-4066-a98b-eb1c80f0ee93Fri, 21 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: The Church as the Body of Christ “The Church is communion with Jesus.” The Catechism shows us what it means for the Church to be considered the “body of Christ”. Fr. Mike explains how being part of the Church makes us “united in him, in his body”—more intimately connected with Jesus than even the Apostles were. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 787-791. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

“The Church is communion with Jesus.” The Catechism shows us what it means for the Church to be considered the “body of Christ”. Fr. Mike explains how being part of the Church makes us “united in him, in his body”—more intimately connected with Jesus than even the Apostles were. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 787-791. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 111: The Church as the Body of Christe5c3c4ac-4ed9-4e9b-9df5-602f719a2b16Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrandma’s Garden"That's it! I'm never ever going back to choir again," Savannah sobbed when Grandpa collected her from church. "It was so embarrassing. I was told off for joking around and distracting everyone with my loud, off-key singing." Savannah sniffed. "But the truth is, I wasn't joking around. Why didn't God give me a good singing voice?"Grandpa fished out a handkerchief and handed it to her, then gave her a hug. Savannah dabbed her eyes as they strolled back to the cottage where they both lived with Grandma.Savannah had calmed down by the time they got home, and Grandpa gave her some hot chocolate and one of the brownies he'd baked that afternoon. Grandma was still outside, gardening. "I'm sorry, Grandpa," Savannah said, munching her brownie. "I haven't really been enjoying choir. Singing has been a struggle.""Everyone has gifts, you know," Grandpa said thoughtfully. "God has provided us all with talents, and some you won't discover until later on. He created us all differently so we can use our skills in church and in the world to help others and show them the love of Jesus. I love baking. Your grandma loves gardening, and you are fantastic at math--your teacher always mentions that at parent-teacher meetings. You've tried the choir, and it isn't right for your skillset, so find something else you love that you can use to help others. Don't give up. God loves you and cherishes you--not because of anything you do but because He created you and sent His Son to die for you."Later, Grandpa made a mug of tea for Grandma and he and Savannah went outside. "The garden looks amazing," Savannah said as she looked at all the different types of flowers ranging from crimson roses to yellow sunflowers. Grandma took off her gardening gloves and beamed as she took a sip of tea. "I love gardening. It's a gift God has given me.""You see?" Grandpa said. "Look at Grandma's beautiful garden. If all the flowers and plants were the same, it would be boring. Church is the same way. Each of us is different and unique with something to offer."Savannah smiled, silently thanking God that she didn't have to be the same as everyone else and that God loved her and made her unique. -Cindy Lee

"That's it! I'm never ever going back to choir again," Savannah sobbed when Grandpa collected her from church. "It was so embarrassing. I was told off for joking around and distracting everyone with my loud, off-key singing." Savannah sniffed. "But the truth is, I wasn't joking around. Why didn't God give me a good singing voice?"Grandpa fished out a handkerchief and handed it to her, then gave her a hug. Savannah dabbed her eyes as they strolled back to the cottage where they both lived with Grandma.Savannah had calmed down by the time they got home, and Grandpa gave her some hot chocolate and one of the brownies he'd baked that afternoon. Grandma was still outside, gardening. "I'm sorry, Grandpa," Savannah said, munching her brownie. "I haven't really been enjoying choir. Singing has been a struggle.""Everyone has gifts, you know," Grandpa said thoughtfully. "God has provided us all with talents, and some you won't discover until later on. He created us all differently so we can use our skills in church and in the world to help others and show them the love of Jesus. I love baking. Your grandma loves gardening, and you are fantastic at math--your teacher always mentions that at parent-teacher meetings. You've tried the choir, and it isn't right for your skillset, so find something else you love that you can use to help others. Don't give up. God loves you and cherishes you--not because of anything you do but because He created you and sent His Son to die for you."Later, Grandpa made a mug of tea for Grandma and he and Savannah went outside. "The garden looks amazing," Savannah said as she looked at all the different types of flowers ranging from crimson roses to yellow sunflowers. Grandma took off her gardening gloves and beamed as she took a sip of tea. "I love gardening. It's a gift God has given me.""You see?" Grandpa said. "Look at Grandma's beautiful garden. If all the flowers and plants were the same, it would be boring. Church is the same way. Each of us is different and unique with something to offer."Savannah smiled, silently thanking God that she didn't have to be the same as everyone else and that God loved her and made her unique. -Cindy Lee

Grandma’s Garden448e838d-b667-4567-ab88-46c88863ad12Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: The Church as the Body of Christ “The Church is communion with Jesus.” The Catechism shows us what it means for the Church to be considered the “body of Christ”. Fr. Mike explains how being part of the Church makes us “united in him, in his body”—more intimately connected with Jesus than even the Apostles were. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 787-791. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

“The Church is communion with Jesus.” The Catechism shows us what it means for the Church to be considered the “body of Christ”. Fr. Mike explains how being part of the Church makes us “united in him, in his body”—more intimately connected with Jesus than even the Apostles were. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 787-791. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 111: The Church as the Body of Christf70786fc-3592-4e7d-80e6-d0a72de972e6Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan I Go to Confession Over Zoom? In an increasingly digital age, we do more and more things virtually. And while we can use technology to help us listen to the Bible in a Year or connect with likeminded Catholics, why is it we must receive the sacraments in person? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that we are a body and that the Lord uses our physical humanity to do the work of healing and restoration like we receive in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In an increasingly digital age, we do more and more things virtually. And while we can use technology to help us listen to the Bible in a Year or connect with likeminded Catholics, why is it we must receive the sacraments in person? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that we are a body and that the Lord uses our physical humanity to do the work of healing and restoration like we receive in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCan I Go to Confession Over Zoom?63f95fb4-6c9d-4adf-b301-e9055babcff4Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan I Go to Confession Over Zoom? In an increasingly digital age, we do more and more things virtually. And while we can use technology to help us listen to the Bible in a Year or connect with likeminded Catholics, why is it we must receive the sacraments in person? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that we are a body and that the Lord uses our physical humanity to do the work of healing and restoration like we receive in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In an increasingly digital age, we do more and more things virtually. And while we can use technology to help us listen to the Bible in a Year or connect with likeminded Catholics, why is it we must receive the sacraments in person? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that we are a body and that the Lord uses our physical humanity to do the work of healing and restoration like we receive in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCan I Go to Confession Over Zoom?78826ade-b9c7-497d-833a-e4feea5ef258Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Peter 5 – To the Elders1 Peter 5

1 Peter 5

full1 Peter 5 – To the Eldersa730230a-f40a-47b4-975f-4af207e2973dThu, 20 Apr 2023 12:30:00 +0000618https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Men Can Find God and Strength in the WildernessIn this episode, join hosts John and Sam as they speak with wilderness expert and Catholic priest Fr. Kenneth LeBlanc about discovering God in the beauty of nature, even nature right outside your front door. Fr. LeBlanc shares his insights on the importance of unplugging from devices and technology, and how men can find spiritual nourishment and clarity through exploring the wilderness. He also shares his incredible conversion story that involved a Gandalf-type hermit that brought his family to Catholicism. They discuss the challenges men face in today's world and the role that connecting with nature can play in promoting physical, mental, and growth in holiness. 🔴 SPONSOR - Esto Vir Expeditions - https://estovirexpeditions.com (Next Trip - Colorado: July 12-16) 🔴 Help Us Launch The Catholic Gentleman Membership Program Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, join hosts John and Sam as they speak with wilderness expert and Catholic priest Fr. Kenneth LeBlanc about discovering God in the beauty of nature, even nature right outside your front door. Fr. LeBlanc shares his insights on the importance of unplugging from devices and technology, and how men can find spiritual nourishment and clarity through exploring the wilderness. He also shares his incredible conversion story that involved a Gandalf-type hermit that brought his family to Catholicism. They discuss the challenges men face in today's world and the role that connecting with nature can play in promoting physical, mental, and growth in holiness. 🔴 SPONSOR - Esto Vir Expeditions - https://estovirexpeditions.com (Next Trip - Colorado: July 12-16) 🔴 Help Us Launch The Catholic Gentleman Membership Program Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow Men Can Find God and Strength in the Wilderness9895fb86-ed6f-45d3-b4ee-83ae44967815Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:15:00 +00002979https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo.1 Heart Surgeon: Cardio Is A Waste Of Time For Weight Loss! Philip Ovadia In this new episode Steven sits down with heart surgeon Dr Philip Ovadia MD. Dr Philip Ovadia is an American heart surgeon, founder of Ovadia Heart Health and the author of the new book, “Stay Off My Operating Table”. As a heart surgeon Dr Ovadia saw firsthand the dangers of heart disease, the number one killer worldwide. Having struggling with obesity his whole life and a family history of heart disease, Dr Ovadia was finally able to lose 45kg by following a predominately animal-based foods and low carbohydrate diet. Since then it has been Dr Ovadia’s mission to improve the public’s metabolic health through lifestyle and dietary modification as a way to prevent later health crises and death. In this conversation Dr Ovadia and Steven discuss topics, such as: Philip’s mission to make being healthy normal again Why we should focus more on prevention rather than medication Why cholesterol and fat are not necessarily the cause of heart disease The impact of sugar on your health Metabolic health and ‘skinny fat’ The benefits of the carnivore diet The danger of the standard American diet Why exercise doesn’t help with weight loss You can purchase, ‘Stay Off My Operating Table’, here: https://bit.ly/3mGtdVd Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with heart surgeon Dr Philip Ovadia MD. Dr Philip Ovadia is an American heart surgeon, founder of Ovadia Heart Health and the author of the new book, “Stay Off My Operating Table”. As a heart surgeon Dr Ovadia saw firsthand the dangers of heart disease, the number one killer worldwide. Having struggling with obesity his whole life and a family history of heart disease, Dr Ovadia was finally able to lose 45kg by following a predominately animal-based foods and low carbohydrate diet. Since then it has been Dr Ovadia’s mission to improve the public’s metabolic health through lifestyle and dietary modification as a way to prevent later health crises and death. In this conversation Dr Ovadia and Steven discuss topics, such as: Philip’s mission to make being healthy normal again Why we should focus more on prevention rather than medication Why cholesterol and fat are not necessarily the cause of heart disease The impact of sugar on your health Metabolic health and ‘skinny fat’ The benefits of the carnivore diet The danger of the standard American diet Why exercise doesn’t help with weight loss You can purchase, ‘Stay Off My Operating Table’, here: https://bit.ly/3mGtdVd Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNo.1 Heart Surgeon: Cardio Is A Waste Of Time For Weight Loss! Philip Ovadia 6146d71f-1574-4d4a-b6c6-c140515ea93bThu, 20 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +00005091https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: David and Goliath (2023) Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 110: David and Goliath (2023)a0516159-b1b6-45b9-8b06-c7f661106122Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: David and Goliath (2023) Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 110: David and Goliath (2023)32be5c57-4dbb-4ac8-b75c-987389b849c1Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: David and Goliath (2023) Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 110: David and Goliath (2023)97c558ee-6c4c-493d-8479-91162bf445e6Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: David and Goliath (2023) Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 110: David and Goliath (2023)fac14fb5-b961-426d-b0f6-83e68f2ea5c2Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: The People of God God draws people to himself and makes them his own. The Catechism shows us what makes God’s people different from everyone else, and what it is that unites them. Fr. Mike hones in on what exactly it is that the People of God do, and exhorts us to start doing that right here, today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 781-786. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

God draws people to himself and makes them his own. The Catechism shows us what makes God’s people different from everyone else, and what it is that unites them. Fr. Mike hones in on what exactly it is that the People of God do, and exhorts us to start doing that right here, today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 781-786. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 110: The People of God28f37d25-2598-4160-bfc9-f9976dd5d0c9Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLog on the Fire"I don't think I'm going to church tomorrow," Bryce said. He was lying on the floor in front of the fireplace, watching the flames shoot up toward the chimney. He glanced at his dad to see what his reaction would be. Dad closed his laptop. "Why is that? We let you stay home last Sunday because you had a sore throat. What is it this time?" Bryce rolled over on his back. "Dad, I've gone to church all my life. Why do I have to listen to the same things over and over again? It's always the same--sing a bunch of songs and then listen to the sermon." When he saw Dad frown, he quickly added, "I can read my Bible and pray here at home, can't I?" "Yes, and it's important to do that," said Dad. "But Sunday is a special day to worship with other Christians." Bryce sighed. "I'll be glad when I'm old enough to do what I want." He pointed to a log sitting next to the fireplace. "There's just one log left, Dad. Should I put it on the fire?" Dad shook his head. "Just let it burn by itself--over there in the wood carrier." Bryce stared at him. "Burn in the wood carrier! What are you talking about? That would make a mess! Besides, you know a log won't just start burning by itself." He gave Dad a quizzical look. "I'll add it to the fire, okay?" Dad chuckled. "Okay. While you do, remember that just like those logs need the heat and flames from the other logs in the fireplace to burn, Christians need the warmth of being with other Christians. God tells us not to neglect getting together with one another. We can grow as we pray and read the Bible on our own, but we also need to spend time with other believers. They need us too--just like those logs that still are burning need reinforcement. As we spend time together worshiping Jesus and learning more about Him, we share the warmth of His love and reinforce one another with His truth." Bryce reached for the last log. "All right," he said as he added it to the fire. "I'll go to church tomorrow." -Beverly Kenniston

"I don't think I'm going to church tomorrow," Bryce said. He was lying on the floor in front of the fireplace, watching the flames shoot up toward the chimney. He glanced at his dad to see what his reaction would be. Dad closed his laptop. "Why is that? We let you stay home last Sunday because you had a sore throat. What is it this time?" Bryce rolled over on his back. "Dad, I've gone to church all my life. Why do I have to listen to the same things over and over again? It's always the same--sing a bunch of songs and then listen to the sermon." When he saw Dad frown, he quickly added, "I can read my Bible and pray here at home, can't I?" "Yes, and it's important to do that," said Dad. "But Sunday is a special day to worship with other Christians." Bryce sighed. "I'll be glad when I'm old enough to do what I want." He pointed to a log sitting next to the fireplace. "There's just one log left, Dad. Should I put it on the fire?" Dad shook his head. "Just let it burn by itself--over there in the wood carrier." Bryce stared at him. "Burn in the wood carrier! What are you talking about? That would make a mess! Besides, you know a log won't just start burning by itself." He gave Dad a quizzical look. "I'll add it to the fire, okay?" Dad chuckled. "Okay. While you do, remember that just like those logs need the heat and flames from the other logs in the fireplace to burn, Christians need the warmth of being with other Christians. God tells us not to neglect getting together with one another. We can grow as we pray and read the Bible on our own, but we also need to spend time with other believers. They need us too--just like those logs that still are burning need reinforcement. As we spend time together worshiping Jesus and learning more about Him, we share the warmth of His love and reinforce one another with His truth." Bryce reached for the last log. "All right," he said as he added it to the fire. "I'll go to church tomorrow." -Beverly Kenniston

Log on the Fire47d3ca2c-d32d-441a-a3d7-f1e515887664Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: The People of God God draws people to himself and makes them his own. The Catechism shows us what makes God’s people different from everyone else, and what it is that unites them. Fr. Mike hones in on what exactly it is that the People of God do, and exhorts us to start doing that right here, today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 781-786. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

God draws people to himself and makes them his own. The Catechism shows us what makes God’s people different from everyone else, and what it is that unites them. Fr. Mike hones in on what exactly it is that the People of God do, and exhorts us to start doing that right here, today. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 781-786. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 110: The People of God8263fc7a-b1cd-4cbc-b81d-b838aa5ae3e9Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#481 The Controversies Around Religious Freedom - Michael LoftonWhat is religious freedom? Did the Church err about religious freedom at Vatican II? Michael Lofton from &#8220;Reason and Theology&#8221; tackles one of the great controversies of the council. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic Faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And this time we talk a bit about a controversy within the Catholic Church one that good apologist or good defender of the faith would want to have some familiarity with because different Catholics and, and, and those in the Catholic orbit who may …

What is religious freedom? Did the Church err about religious freedom at Vatican II? Michael Lofton from &#8220;Reason and Theology&#8221; tackles one of the great controversies of the council. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic Faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And this time we talk a bit about a controversy within the Catholic Church one that good apologist or good defender of the faith would want to have some familiarity with because different Catholics and, and, and those in the Catholic orbit who may …

#481 The Controversies Around Religious Freedom - Michael Lofton49156e48-67ae-4f91-a1af-91d60ed3ed11Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#280: Solomon Builds the Temple: Solomon part IV1 Kings 5:1-10, 6:1-20,29-38, 1 Samuel 16:7, &amp; 1 John 4:19 Today we hear Solomon build a magnificent temple for the Lord. Below, there are links you can visit to see a video of what Solomon&#39;s temple looked like.  We hear how  marvelous Solomon&#39;s temple was but the kids are reminded that Solomon didn&#39;t need to earn God&#39;s love and neither do we. 1 John 4:19 &quot;We love because He first loved us.&quot;  God chose to love us first, we didn’t have to earn it by becoming rich and famous or building the most impressive building.  Sometimes people will only be kind or loving if they are first shown that. For example, you will only share your bike if they first share their rollerblades. That&#39;s not how God works. He shares His love with us first!   I hope you enjoy today&#39;s continuation of our Solomon series.To see a video of Solomon&#39;s temple go here : https://youtu.be/y2tha7ogpecTo see more about the significance of the rooms, carvings, location, and all of the meanings, search &quot;Solomon&#39;s Temple Explained&quot; on YouTube.To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 5:1-10, 6:1-20,29-38, 1 Samuel 16:7, &amp; 1 John 4:19 Today we hear Solomon build a magnificent temple for the Lord. Below, there are links you can visit to see a video of what Solomon&#39;s temple looked like.  We hear how  marvelous Solomon&#39;s temple was but the kids are reminded that Solomon didn&#39;t need to earn God&#39;s love and neither do we. 1 John 4:19 &quot;We love because He first loved us.&quot;  God chose to love us first, we didn’t have to earn it by becoming rich and famous or building the most impressive building.  Sometimes people will only be kind or loving if they are first shown that. For example, you will only share your bike if they first share their rollerblades. That&#39;s not how God works. He shares His love with us first!   I hope you enjoy today&#39;s continuation of our Solomon series.To see a video of Solomon&#39;s temple go here : https://youtu.be/y2tha7ogpecTo see more about the significance of the rooms, carvings, location, and all of the meanings, search &quot;Solomon&#39;s Temple Explained&quot; on YouTube.To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#280: Solomon Builds the Temple: Solomon part IV48292bbc-3664-4dcf-87bb-5d9da19b3b10Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:00:03 +0000828https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2023) As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2023)d7fa98cb-35f0-4afe-b4ac-2ef43ae7cc5eWed, 19 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2023) As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2023)b1f23e83-9b10-4263-9048-8c821dcfd35bWed, 19 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2023) As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2023)c28011e1-3ce3-4427-b255-43b0d43123e1Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2023) As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2023)290265c9-fb99-4d34-a0f1-a6fb7d4f29e9Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: Mystery of Union With God Do we love the Church? Some of us might struggle with that idea, but Fr. Mike explains that if we are to love and live in accordance with the heart of Jesus, we must love what he loves. Jesus, the bridegroom, loves his bride, the Church, so we must love the Church. We also learn that the sacraments are not only signs but also the very instruments by which the Holy Spirit gives us the grace of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 772-780. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Do we love the Church? Some of us might struggle with that idea, but Fr. Mike explains that if we are to love and live in accordance with the heart of Jesus, we must love what he loves. Jesus, the bridegroom, loves his bride, the Church, so we must love the Church. We also learn that the sacraments are not only signs but also the very instruments by which the Holy Spirit gives us the grace of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 772-780. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 109: Mystery of Union With Godf27eb218-00fa-4ab5-8d1a-5965f855625cWed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDolphins Don’t DoubtDestiny and her sister Mazie bounced excitedly at the ticket booth. Mom had been teaching them all month about different sea animals. Now they were taking a field trip to the aquarium to see the animals they had been learning about.When they entered the aquarium, Destiny pointed to a sign with a dolphin image and an arrow to the right. "Can we please go see the dolphins first?" Destiny begged.Mom laughed. "Sure!"When they reached the exhibit, Destiny hurried over and pressed her nose to the glass, watching as the dolphins swirled, twisted, and played. Their powerful tails pumped up and down as the dolphins glided smoothly through the blue water.An aquarium worker noticed them and walked over. "Are you girls dolphin lovers?"Destiny nodded. "They're my favorite!""Yeah, we've been learning about them at school!" Mazie said."Oh really?" the worker asked. "What have you learned?""Dolphins are smart!" Mazie said. "They like to play and eat fish.""Yeah, and they use echolocation to hunt!" Destiny chimed in. "They make clicks that travel through the water as sound waves. When the sound waves hit an object, they bounce back to the dolphin and hit the melon, a part of their forehead that's made up of fluid and fatty tissue. The melon shows the dolphin clear pictures of what's up ahead, like sonar in a submarine.""It sounds like you know a lot!" the worker said.On the drive back home, Mom said, "Destiny, why do dolphins need to use echolocation?""Sometimes they can't see what's up ahead because it's too dark or murky," Destiny replied."Exactly!" said Mom. "That got me thinking about how faith is like echolocation.""How?" Mazie asked."Sometimes things ahead are dark or uncertain. But our faith in Jesus means we can still have confidence God will guide us even when it's hard to see," Mom said. "We know Jesus is with us no matter what because He saved us and promises to be our light in the darkness. We can trust Him to help us.""And dolphins don't doubt their echolocation," Destiny said. She grinned. "I'm going to be like my favorite animal and trust my echolocation. I'm going to trust Jesus to guide me." -Olivia Summers

Destiny and her sister Mazie bounced excitedly at the ticket booth. Mom had been teaching them all month about different sea animals. Now they were taking a field trip to the aquarium to see the animals they had been learning about.When they entered the aquarium, Destiny pointed to a sign with a dolphin image and an arrow to the right. "Can we please go see the dolphins first?" Destiny begged.Mom laughed. "Sure!"When they reached the exhibit, Destiny hurried over and pressed her nose to the glass, watching as the dolphins swirled, twisted, and played. Their powerful tails pumped up and down as the dolphins glided smoothly through the blue water.An aquarium worker noticed them and walked over. "Are you girls dolphin lovers?"Destiny nodded. "They're my favorite!""Yeah, we've been learning about them at school!" Mazie said."Oh really?" the worker asked. "What have you learned?""Dolphins are smart!" Mazie said. "They like to play and eat fish.""Yeah, and they use echolocation to hunt!" Destiny chimed in. "They make clicks that travel through the water as sound waves. When the sound waves hit an object, they bounce back to the dolphin and hit the melon, a part of their forehead that's made up of fluid and fatty tissue. The melon shows the dolphin clear pictures of what's up ahead, like sonar in a submarine.""It sounds like you know a lot!" the worker said.On the drive back home, Mom said, "Destiny, why do dolphins need to use echolocation?""Sometimes they can't see what's up ahead because it's too dark or murky," Destiny replied."Exactly!" said Mom. "That got me thinking about how faith is like echolocation.""How?" Mazie asked."Sometimes things ahead are dark or uncertain. But our faith in Jesus means we can still have confidence God will guide us even when it's hard to see," Mom said. "We know Jesus is with us no matter what because He saved us and promises to be our light in the darkness. We can trust Him to help us.""And dolphins don't doubt their echolocation," Destiny said. She grinned. "I'm going to be like my favorite animal and trust my echolocation. I'm going to trust Jesus to guide me." -Olivia Summers

Dolphins Don’t Doubt0794f388-3f3d-4596-9988-94cf80ab4b83Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: Mystery of Union With God Do we love the Church? Some of us might struggle with that idea, but Fr. Mike explains that if we are to love and live in accordance with the heart of Jesus, we must love what he loves. Jesus, the bridegroom, loves his bride, the Church, so we must love the Church. We also learn that the sacraments are not only signs but also the very instruments by which the Holy Spirit gives us the grace of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 772-780. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Do we love the Church? Some of us might struggle with that idea, but Fr. Mike explains that if we are to love and live in accordance with the heart of Jesus, we must love what he loves. Jesus, the bridegroom, loves his bride, the Church, so we must love the Church. We also learn that the sacraments are not only signs but also the very instruments by which the Holy Spirit gives us the grace of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 772-780. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 109: Mystery of Union With Goded6ed884-4df7-441c-8405-25dc462a3aa6Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2023) Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2023)47188099-e5b0-4b29-b7ab-f61ffbb12988Tue, 18 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2023) Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2023)7b0015f4-3124-42af-a6f5-67307a8fc9d3Tue, 18 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2023) Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2023)35d34ad9-2d8d-4b93-a31c-0cd44c8422e7Tue, 18 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2023) Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2023)a58ce7b4-5916-4735-8f5f-c60078c7dc43Tue, 18 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Revealed by the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ established the Church, but the Holy Spirit continually sanctifies the Church with wisdom, guidance, and charismatic gifts. The Church’s mission is to proclaim and establish the beginning of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we participate in this mission through charity, humility, and self-denial. Fr. Mike helps us understand the seemingly paradoxical idea that the Church is visible and spiritual, both human and Divine. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 767-771. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Jesus Christ established the Church, but the Holy Spirit continually sanctifies the Church with wisdom, guidance, and charismatic gifts. The Church’s mission is to proclaim and establish the beginning of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we participate in this mission through charity, humility, and self-denial. Fr. Mike helps us understand the seemingly paradoxical idea that the Church is visible and spiritual, both human and Divine. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 767-771. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 108: Revealed by the Holy Spirit4947c807-63c0-4a31-828d-0cb9c37530dfTue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBought Back"There's a video game I want, but I don't have enough money," Graham told his friend Tobias. "I wish I could think of a way to make some extra cash." "Why not sell me the tires from your old bike?" said Tobias. "I told you I wanted to buy them, and my dad said it was okay." "Oh, that's right! I forgot," said Graham. "My dad okayed it too, so it's a deal!" Tobias paid Graham for the tires, and Graham bought his video game. For a while, the boys played the game almost every day. As the weather turned warmer, Graham and Tobias didn't play inside as much. They began to take bike rides around the neighborhood. One day, Graham ran over a broken bottle and slashed his front tire. "Oh no!" he exclaimed. "This whole tire is ruined! Now what am I going to do?" He frowned. "I guess I should have kept those bike tires I sold to you." "Well, I only used one, so I'll sell the other back to you," Tobias offered. "I don't need it." "Really?" asked Graham. "Cool!" So the boys got the tire and went to Graham's house to put it on the bike. "What happened?" asked Graham's dad when he came home and saw the boys at work. "My tire got ruined, so I bought this one back from Tobias," Graham explained. Dad smiled. "You redeemed it. That word is used a lot in the Bible, and what you did with the bike tire is a good example of what it means. 'Redeemed' simply means 'bought back.'" "But…why is that word used in the Bible?" asked Tobias. "God created people, so they belonged to Him," Dad explained. "But Satan came and tempted them to sin, and they did. They turned away from God and chose evil instead. So all people became sinners, enslaved to Satan and sin. But when Jesus died on the cross for us, He paid the price to buy us back. When we trust in Him, we no longer belong to Satan, but to God." Tobias grinned as he looked at the tire on Graham's bike. "I never thought I'd have something in common with an old bike tire--I've been redeemed!" -Lenora McWhorten

"There's a video game I want, but I don't have enough money," Graham told his friend Tobias. "I wish I could think of a way to make some extra cash." "Why not sell me the tires from your old bike?" said Tobias. "I told you I wanted to buy them, and my dad said it was okay." "Oh, that's right! I forgot," said Graham. "My dad okayed it too, so it's a deal!" Tobias paid Graham for the tires, and Graham bought his video game. For a while, the boys played the game almost every day. As the weather turned warmer, Graham and Tobias didn't play inside as much. They began to take bike rides around the neighborhood. One day, Graham ran over a broken bottle and slashed his front tire. "Oh no!" he exclaimed. "This whole tire is ruined! Now what am I going to do?" He frowned. "I guess I should have kept those bike tires I sold to you." "Well, I only used one, so I'll sell the other back to you," Tobias offered. "I don't need it." "Really?" asked Graham. "Cool!" So the boys got the tire and went to Graham's house to put it on the bike. "What happened?" asked Graham's dad when he came home and saw the boys at work. "My tire got ruined, so I bought this one back from Tobias," Graham explained. Dad smiled. "You redeemed it. That word is used a lot in the Bible, and what you did with the bike tire is a good example of what it means. 'Redeemed' simply means 'bought back.'" "But…why is that word used in the Bible?" asked Tobias. "God created people, so they belonged to Him," Dad explained. "But Satan came and tempted them to sin, and they did. They turned away from God and chose evil instead. So all people became sinners, enslaved to Satan and sin. But when Jesus died on the cross for us, He paid the price to buy us back. When we trust in Him, we no longer belong to Satan, but to God." Tobias grinned as he looked at the tire on Graham's bike. "I never thought I'd have something in common with an old bike tire--I've been redeemed!" -Lenora McWhorten

Bought Backd8459bda-ff48-4f1e-874b-81c2b85bce31Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Revealed by the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ established the Church, but the Holy Spirit continually sanctifies the Church with wisdom, guidance, and charismatic gifts. The Church’s mission is to proclaim and establish the beginning of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we participate in this mission through charity, humility, and self-denial. Fr. Mike helps us understand the seemingly paradoxical idea that the Church is visible and spiritual, both human and Divine. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 767-771. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Jesus Christ established the Church, but the Holy Spirit continually sanctifies the Church with wisdom, guidance, and charismatic gifts. The Church’s mission is to proclaim and establish the beginning of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we participate in this mission through charity, humility, and self-denial. Fr. Mike helps us understand the seemingly paradoxical idea that the Church is visible and spiritual, both human and Divine. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 767-771. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 108: Revealed by the Holy Spirite999c166-d387-498d-85e7-46c5a9b37bddTue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFamily Flywheel with Aaron ShelleyWhen we're trying to succeed at work, we read books, we find great resources, and constantly struggle to find success. Yet, when it comes to our families, too many guys just accept "good enough." What if we approached leading our family with the same strategies and mindsets as we run our businesses? Can you imagine how much better things might turn out if we were willing to take the risk? Join me in this episode as Aaron Shelley shares his experience and wisdom about how to run a family using business principles. He gives a ton of practical advice and easy to understand principles to improve your family's operation! You can find out more about Aaron  on his website: https://thefamilyflywheel.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Prayer 03:20 - What is happening with a new baby? 06:00 - Families are the pillars of our society 10:00 - Experiments in every aspect of life 14:00 - Dad is critically important! 19:00 - Dads push their kids towards growth 23:30 - What is your family culture, beliefs, and values? 29:30 - How to get your kids to serve other people 33:00 - Share what you love and find meaning in with your kids 36:00 - Advice for daughters going dating 39:00 - When your kids don't want you involved 43:30 - Is it easier with each child? 46:00 - Combine activities for compound winning 47:00 - Teaching the faith by living it 50:00 - How to Contact Aaron

When we're trying to succeed at work, we read books, we find great resources, and constantly struggle to find success. Yet, when it comes to our families, too many guys just accept "good enough." What if we approached leading our family with the same strategies and mindsets as we run our businesses? Can you imagine how much better things might turn out if we were willing to take the risk? Join me in this episode as Aaron Shelley shares his experience and wisdom about how to run a family using business principles. He gives a ton of practical advice and easy to understand principles to improve your family's operation! You can find out more about Aaron  on his website: https://thefamilyflywheel.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Prayer 03:20 - What is happening with a new baby? 06:00 - Families are the pillars of our society 10:00 - Experiments in every aspect of life 14:00 - Dad is critically important! 19:00 - Dads push their kids towards growth 23:30 - What is your family culture, beliefs, and values? 29:30 - How to get your kids to serve other people 33:00 - Share what you love and find meaning in with your kids 36:00 - Advice for daughters going dating 39:00 - When your kids don't want you involved 43:30 - Is it easier with each child? 46:00 - Combine activities for compound winning 47:00 - Teaching the faith by living it 50:00 - How to Contact Aaron

fullFamily Flywheel with Aaron Shelleyc0120769-9825-43ad-9130-9eab5b79c917Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNastyGal Founder: I Was A Stripper! A Shoplifter! Then Built A $400m Business! Sophia AmorusoIn this new episode Steven sits down with serial entrepreneur Sophia Amouroso. Sophia Amouroso is an American business woman and New York Times best-selling author of ‘#GIRLBOSS’ which later became a Netflix series of the same name. Sophia founded the female fashion retailer, ‘Nasty Gal’ in 2006 when she was 22 years old. 6 years later, Nasty Gal was named the "Fastest Growing Retailer” in America. However, in 2016, the same year that Sophia was named by Forbes as one of the richest self-made women in the world, Nasty Gal filed for bankruptcy. Since Nasty Gal’s bankruptcy Sophia has founded ‘Girlboss Media’, an online community providing mentoring and support for women worldwide. As well as ‘Business Class’, a comprehensive tutorial course that helps founders accelerate and scale their businesses. In this conversation Sophia and Steven discuss topics, such as: How Sophia’s rebellious nature helped her to create an original business How she regards being an outsider as a superpower Why as a CEO you only know 10% of what is happening in your company Why Sophia would never want to be a CEO again You can follow Sophia here: Instagram: instagram.com/sophiaamoruso Twitter: twitter.com/sophiaamoruso Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode Steven sits down with serial entrepreneur Sophia Amouroso. Sophia Amouroso is an American business woman and New York Times best-selling author of ‘#GIRLBOSS’ which later became a Netflix series of the same name. Sophia founded the female fashion retailer, ‘Nasty Gal’ in 2006 when she was 22 years old. 6 years later, Nasty Gal was named the "Fastest Growing Retailer” in America. However, in 2016, the same year that Sophia was named by Forbes as one of the richest self-made women in the world, Nasty Gal filed for bankruptcy. Since Nasty Gal’s bankruptcy Sophia has founded ‘Girlboss Media’, an online community providing mentoring and support for women worldwide. As well as ‘Business Class’, a comprehensive tutorial course that helps founders accelerate and scale their businesses. In this conversation Sophia and Steven discuss topics, such as: How Sophia’s rebellious nature helped her to create an original business How she regards being an outsider as a superpower Why as a CEO you only know 10% of what is happening in your company Why Sophia would never want to be a CEO again You can follow Sophia here: Instagram: instagram.com/sophiaamoruso Twitter: twitter.com/sophiaamoruso Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNastyGal Founder: I Was A Stripper! A Shoplifter! Then Built A $400m Business! Sophia Amoruso128a64c2-58ca-48b7-b6bc-4f7874299734Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +00005730https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2023) As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2023)76736591-3160-4e4e-aaaa-bd37ab96ef62Mon, 17 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2023) As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2023)f91b104f-8ff5-4af5-82de-f29de0e550c2Mon, 17 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2023) As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2023)6f236342-b307-43ca-a50c-74231bf75b35Mon, 17 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2023) As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2023)3b0c9e1a-f9ad-4b63-bb04-34ac91267083Mon, 17 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Origin of the Church The origin of the Church is just one of the ways we can come to know the depth of God’s love for us. From the very beginning, the Church, as a gathering of the people of God, has been a plan born of the Father’s heart. Fr. Mike explains that Jesus Christ instituted the Church, that salvation comes to us through the Holy Spirit in the Church, and that this was God’s plan from the very beginning of time. The Church is not man-made; the Church is God-made, and it is a great gift to us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 758-766. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The origin of the Church is just one of the ways we can come to know the depth of God’s love for us. From the very beginning, the Church, as a gathering of the people of God, has been a plan born of the Father’s heart. Fr. Mike explains that Jesus Christ instituted the Church, that salvation comes to us through the Holy Spirit in the Church, and that this was God’s plan from the very beginning of time. The Church is not man-made; the Church is God-made, and it is a great gift to us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 758-766. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 107: Origin of the Churchf27a2c65-9e88-435e-a6d3-87c2407991efMon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Night-Light"Aren't you too old for a night-light?" Brendon's cousin Ollie smirked at the superhero light.Brendon's face flushed. "My mom said I can keep it as long as I want.""Are you afraid of the dark?" Ollie asked.Brendon's mom called them down for supper just then, and he was glad he didn't have to answer. After they ate and played a few video games, his cousin left and it was time for bed.When Brendon stepped into his room, he looked at the night-light. Maybe it was too babyish for him. Brendon pulled it out. The room was dark without it, so he hurried to his bed and pulled the blankets over his head. When he peeked out from under the blankets, he couldn't even see his toys across the room.The door creaked open, and Brendon almost jumped. "Mom?""Are you okay?" Mom asked. "Your night-light isn't plugged in.""I took it out." Brendon sat up. "I'm too old for it.""Oh?"Brendon nodded. "They're for little kids. I can be in the dark.""Everyone needs light." Mom sat on the edge of his bed. "Without it, we can't see what's around us. Without it, life can feel scary.""But you don't have a night-light in your room," Brendon pointed out."No," Mom said. "I sleep better without one. But I do have a different kind of light. One that you have too.""Huh?" Brendon asked."I have Jesus's light, and I carry it with me everywhere. It makes the darkness a lot less scary." Mom patted Brendon's chest. "You have Jesus with you always. He conquered sin and death to save you, and He can help you in darkness or whenever you feel afraid."Brendon took in a breath. "I guess I didn't think about that. I just felt alone with the light off.""You are never alone." Mom kissed his cheek. "Jesus is always with you." She got up. "So, about your night-light…""Will you plug it back in?" Brendon asked. "I know Jesus is my light, but…""It's okay if you have a night-light too." Mom plugged the night-light into the outlet, and Brendon relaxed when he saw it glowing and thought of how Jesus was with him too. -Bethany Acker

"Aren't you too old for a night-light?" Brendon's cousin Ollie smirked at the superhero light.Brendon's face flushed. "My mom said I can keep it as long as I want.""Are you afraid of the dark?" Ollie asked.Brendon's mom called them down for supper just then, and he was glad he didn't have to answer. After they ate and played a few video games, his cousin left and it was time for bed.When Brendon stepped into his room, he looked at the night-light. Maybe it was too babyish for him. Brendon pulled it out. The room was dark without it, so he hurried to his bed and pulled the blankets over his head. When he peeked out from under the blankets, he couldn't even see his toys across the room.The door creaked open, and Brendon almost jumped. "Mom?""Are you okay?" Mom asked. "Your night-light isn't plugged in.""I took it out." Brendon sat up. "I'm too old for it.""Oh?"Brendon nodded. "They're for little kids. I can be in the dark.""Everyone needs light." Mom sat on the edge of his bed. "Without it, we can't see what's around us. Without it, life can feel scary.""But you don't have a night-light in your room," Brendon pointed out."No," Mom said. "I sleep better without one. But I do have a different kind of light. One that you have too.""Huh?" Brendon asked."I have Jesus's light, and I carry it with me everywhere. It makes the darkness a lot less scary." Mom patted Brendon's chest. "You have Jesus with you always. He conquered sin and death to save you, and He can help you in darkness or whenever you feel afraid."Brendon took in a breath. "I guess I didn't think about that. I just felt alone with the light off.""You are never alone." Mom kissed his cheek. "Jesus is always with you." She got up. "So, about your night-light…""Will you plug it back in?" Brendon asked. "I know Jesus is my light, but…""It's okay if you have a night-light too." Mom plugged the night-light into the outlet, and Brendon relaxed when he saw it glowing and thought of how Jesus was with him too. -Bethany Acker

The Night-Light92c0d5f8-048c-4c5a-a2fd-de71236ecf89Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Origin of the Church The origin of the Church is just one of the ways we can come to know the depth of God’s love for us. From the very beginning, the Church, as a gathering of the people of God, has been a plan born of the Father’s heart. Fr. Mike explains that Jesus Christ instituted the Church, that salvation comes to us through the Holy Spirit in the Church, and that this was God’s plan from the very beginning of time. The Church is not man-made; the Church is God-made, and it is a great gift to us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 758-766. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The origin of the Church is just one of the ways we can come to know the depth of God’s love for us. From the very beginning, the Church, as a gathering of the people of God, has been a plan born of the Father’s heart. Fr. Mike explains that Jesus Christ instituted the Church, that salvation comes to us through the Holy Spirit in the Church, and that this was God’s plan from the very beginning of time. The Church is not man-made; the Church is God-made, and it is a great gift to us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 758-766. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 107: Origin of the Churcha92b71e9-406b-4093-a7ee-123e5cceda99Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2023) Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2023)089a3ddd-44a5-4888-a4c3-5449778858bfSun, 16 Apr 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2023) Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2023)4c9c9e81-83fd-4944-b567-016dde2a0e92Sun, 16 Apr 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2023) Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2023)c464cc8d-942f-447a-8839-12d775f21969Sun, 16 Apr 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2023) Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2023)6cc96b0b-684f-4703-a481-81030ebd98ddSun, 16 Apr 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2023) As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2023)1fb4fa2c-c561-428a-828a-3caf4dca3534Sun, 16 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2023) As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2023)b50dbfa3-6428-41d9-978c-54da85717211Sun, 16 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2023) As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2023)68b6458f-75ea-4bfc-8885-b0cf52705039Sun, 16 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2023) As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2023)cfb8513b-b7ae-4307-8e40-bead6885122dSun, 16 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Symbols of the Church There are many different symbols of the Church that can help us to understand it. We learn some of these symbols today, including a sheepfold, a cultivated field, the building of God, the spotless lamb, the bride of Christ, and our mother. Fr. Mike reminds us that, like us, the Church on earth needs constant reform. Jesus loves the Church and gave himself up for her. If we have any hostility or indifference toward the Church, we must check our hearts and pray to love what God loves. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 753-757. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

There are many different symbols of the Church that can help us to understand it. We learn some of these symbols today, including a sheepfold, a cultivated field, the building of God, the spotless lamb, the bride of Christ, and our mother. Fr. Mike reminds us that, like us, the Church on earth needs constant reform. Jesus loves the Church and gave himself up for her. If we have any hostility or indifference toward the Church, we must check our hearts and pray to love what God loves. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 753-757. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 106: Symbols of the Church4eef0741-79c6-4a0f-8a8d-72cec3bcc2a1Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFlood of Prayer"Mom, can I have this?" asked Tayden. "I found it in the garage." He held out a flowerpot containing a dry geranium plant. "At school today, we watched a video about a desert that was bare and brown with only a few cactus plants. Then it rained, and when the sand soaked up the rain, new life sprang up. There were green bushes and even some flowers." Tayden grinned. "I want to see if this plant will come back to life if I water it and take care of it.""Go ahead," said Mom, so Tayden put the potted plant into a pan of water. After the dry soil absorbed a lot of water, he set the pot on a sunny windowsill. A few days later, he found small green shoots springing out of the stem. "Remember that dead-looking plant?" Tayden asked his mom. "Come and see it now!" Mom came to look, and together they admired the new growth. Later that day, Mom got a call from someone at church. "Mr. Matthews had a heart attack," she said when she hung up. "He's in serious condition, and they're asking everyone to pray for him.""Does it help to have lots of people pray?" Tayden asked. "Or to pray a lot yourself?" "Well, the Bible tells us to pray--it brings results," said Mom. "Just like you flooded your geranium with water, we need to flood things in our lives with prayer. Do you remember the story in the Bible of how Peter was rescued from prison? His Christian friends spent the night in prayer for him, and we should be faithful in praying for others too." "If we pray for Mr. Matthews, does that mean God will heal him?" Tayden asked."I hope He will, but He may not," said Mom. "But even if God doesn't answer our prayers the way we want Him to, He still uses our prayers to remind people of His love and power and point them to Jesus. The Bible tells us He works through the prayers of His people to do wonderful things. We can trust Him to do that even when things don't go the way we wish they would."Tayden nodded. "Let's pray for Mr. Matthews right now," he said, and they bowed their heads. -Nathan Runyon

"Mom, can I have this?" asked Tayden. "I found it in the garage." He held out a flowerpot containing a dry geranium plant. "At school today, we watched a video about a desert that was bare and brown with only a few cactus plants. Then it rained, and when the sand soaked up the rain, new life sprang up. There were green bushes and even some flowers." Tayden grinned. "I want to see if this plant will come back to life if I water it and take care of it.""Go ahead," said Mom, so Tayden put the potted plant into a pan of water. After the dry soil absorbed a lot of water, he set the pot on a sunny windowsill. A few days later, he found small green shoots springing out of the stem. "Remember that dead-looking plant?" Tayden asked his mom. "Come and see it now!" Mom came to look, and together they admired the new growth. Later that day, Mom got a call from someone at church. "Mr. Matthews had a heart attack," she said when she hung up. "He's in serious condition, and they're asking everyone to pray for him.""Does it help to have lots of people pray?" Tayden asked. "Or to pray a lot yourself?" "Well, the Bible tells us to pray--it brings results," said Mom. "Just like you flooded your geranium with water, we need to flood things in our lives with prayer. Do you remember the story in the Bible of how Peter was rescued from prison? His Christian friends spent the night in prayer for him, and we should be faithful in praying for others too." "If we pray for Mr. Matthews, does that mean God will heal him?" Tayden asked."I hope He will, but He may not," said Mom. "But even if God doesn't answer our prayers the way we want Him to, He still uses our prayers to remind people of His love and power and point them to Jesus. The Bible tells us He works through the prayers of His people to do wonderful things. We can trust Him to do that even when things don't go the way we wish they would."Tayden nodded. "Let's pray for Mr. Matthews right now," he said, and they bowed their heads. -Nathan Runyon

Flood of Prayerfcf281ad-b3aa-4fb0-87f7-55d3eca3b2a4Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Symbols of the Church There are many different symbols of the Church that can help us to understand it. We learn some of these symbols today, including a sheepfold, a cultivated field, the building of God, the spotless lamb, the bride of Christ, and our mother. Fr. Mike reminds us that, like us, the Church on earth needs constant reform. Jesus loves the Church and gave himself up for her. If we have any hostility or indifference toward the Church, we must check our hearts and pray to love what God loves. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 753-757. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

There are many different symbols of the Church that can help us to understand it. We learn some of these symbols today, including a sheepfold, a cultivated field, the building of God, the spotless lamb, the bride of Christ, and our mother. Fr. Mike reminds us that, like us, the Church on earth needs constant reform. Jesus loves the Church and gave himself up for her. If we have any hostility or indifference toward the Church, we must check our hearts and pray to love what God loves. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 753-757. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 106: Symbols of the Churchd3157b79-4255-4388-ba51-88846969e60bSun, 16 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/16/23 Homestretch: Faith Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday It is of no use to say "I believe in Jesus" and then go back to life as usual. Faith is at the heart of our relationship with God. But our faith cannot simply be what we agree with or a mere belief. Our faith must move, act, and work. Like the early disciples, we must devote our lives to a "life of faith". Mass Readings from April 16, 2023:Acts 2:42-47Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31

Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday It is of no use to say "I believe in Jesus" and then go back to life as usual. Faith is at the heart of our relationship with God. But our faith cannot simply be what we agree with or a mere belief. Our faith must move, act, and work. Like the early disciples, we must devote our lives to a "life of faith". Mass Readings from April 16, 2023:Acts 2:42-47Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31

full4/16/23 Homestretch: Faithce596838-4341-486f-98fb-d977d876f42bSat, 15 Apr 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/16/23 Homestretch: Faith Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday It is of no use to say "I believe in Jesus" and then go back to life as usual. Faith is at the heart of our relationship with God. But our faith cannot simply be what we agree with or a mere belief. Our faith must move, act, and work. Like the early disciples, we must devote our lives to a "life of faith". Mass Readings from April 16, 2023:Acts 2:42-47Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31

Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday It is of no use to say "I believe in Jesus" and then go back to life as usual. Faith is at the heart of our relationship with God. But our faith cannot simply be what we agree with or a mere belief. Our faith must move, act, and work. Like the early disciples, we must devote our lives to a "life of faith". Mass Readings from April 16, 2023:Acts 2:42-47Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31

full4/16/23 Homestretch: Faith740933db-f8d1-4dc5-8ce7-9caa410ba055Sat, 15 Apr 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/16/23 Homestretch: Faith Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday It is of no use to say "I believe in Jesus" and then go back to life as usual. Faith is at the heart of our relationship with God. But our faith cannot simply be what we agree with or a mere belief. Our faith must move, act, and work. Like the early disciples, we must devote our lives to a "life of faith". Mass Readings from April 16, 2023:Acts 2:42-47Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31

Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday It is of no use to say "I believe in Jesus" and then go back to life as usual. Faith is at the heart of our relationship with God. But our faith cannot simply be what we agree with or a mere belief. Our faith must move, act, and work. Like the early disciples, we must devote our lives to a "life of faith". Mass Readings from April 16, 2023:Acts 2:42-47Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31

full4/16/23 Homestretch: Faitha6095330-f712-44c8-8b3c-42f28e88248eSat, 15 Apr 2023 10:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: It Is Finished (2023) In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 105: It Is Finished (2023)e5ef4a70-f310-4a35-b955-3a92fb30bc5eSat, 15 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: It Is Finished (2023) In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 105: It Is Finished (2023)bde375f7-74f9-4ec9-bb8d-d93b4b0ee6b8Sat, 15 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: It Is Finished (2023) In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 105: It Is Finished (2023)3202f19b-36d2-410e-8e2a-1ae2ce3c5198Sat, 15 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: It Is Finished (2023) In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 105: It Is Finished (2023)c2e3d9f9-41c9-4275-80c9-a2957ae38ca3Sat, 15 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: Christ’s Church and its Mission The Church has no other light than Christ&#39;s, and the Holy Spirit is the source of all its holiness. We believe that the Church is &quot;holy,&quot; &quot;catholic,&quot; &quot;one,&quot; and &quot;apostolic.&quot; Fr. Mike explains that Jesus has promised to guide the Church in the truth. Members of the Church are called and uniquely belong to the Lord. We also learn that the word &#39;church&#39; has three inseparable meanings: the liturgical assembly, the local community, and the universal community of believers. The Church draws her life from the body of Christ and so becomes Christ&#39;s body. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 748-752. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Church has no other light than Christ&#39;s, and the Holy Spirit is the source of all its holiness. We believe that the Church is &quot;holy,&quot; &quot;catholic,&quot; &quot;one,&quot; and &quot;apostolic.&quot; Fr. Mike explains that Jesus has promised to guide the Church in the truth. Members of the Church are called and uniquely belong to the Lord. We also learn that the word &#39;church&#39; has three inseparable meanings: the liturgical assembly, the local community, and the universal community of believers. The Church draws her life from the body of Christ and so becomes Christ&#39;s body. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 748-752. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 105: Christ’s Church and its Missionf5528d80-3664-4550-970b-a6459a6c2e9dSat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIn His HandsAiden ran as fast as he could, trying to catch the piece of paper he dropped as it was carried by the wind all around the parking lot. He finally retrieved it from underneath a car. "Why is that piece of paper so important?" his younger sister Alexa asked. "It's my permission slip for my class field trip. If I don't bring it back signed tomorrow, I won't be able to go," Aiden said as they continued their walk home from school."Didn't your teacher hand those out over a month ago?" Alexa asked. "Well, yeah, and I brought it home but kept forgetting to ask Mom to sign it, and then eventually I forgot all about it and lost it." Aiden tightened his grip on the new permission slip as another gust of wind started blowing, and this time it didn't get out of his hand. "Come on, I don't want to lose this one too!" he said, and the two took off running. "What's the big hurry?" Mom asked when Aiden and Alexa got home. "I didn't want to lose this." Aiden handed his mom the wrinkled permission slip. "Aiden, this is dated for a month ago. Why am I just getting it now?" Mom asked. "'Cause he lost the first one," Alexa chimed in. Mom just shook her head, then fished out a pen from her pants pocket and began to fill out the permission slip. "Aiden, you're lucky you don't need a permission slip to go to heaven, because you would lose that too!" Alexa teased. "I would not!" Aiden protested. "Well, neither one of you needs to worry, because getting into heaven doesn't depend on anything we do," Mom said. "It depends on Jesus. He died to save us from sin and rose again, and He's the one who forgives our wrongs and gives us eternal life. Because we trust in Him, He will hold us securely forever--the Bible says none of us will ever slip out of His hand. Eternal life with Jesus is one thing you can never lose." Mom tucked the piece of paper into Aiden's backpack. "Now, make sure you don't lose this permission slip!"Aiden nodded, and as he headed for his room, he said a silent prayer thanking Jesus for holding him securely in His hands. -Melissa Yeagle

Aiden ran as fast as he could, trying to catch the piece of paper he dropped as it was carried by the wind all around the parking lot. He finally retrieved it from underneath a car. "Why is that piece of paper so important?" his younger sister Alexa asked. "It's my permission slip for my class field trip. If I don't bring it back signed tomorrow, I won't be able to go," Aiden said as they continued their walk home from school."Didn't your teacher hand those out over a month ago?" Alexa asked. "Well, yeah, and I brought it home but kept forgetting to ask Mom to sign it, and then eventually I forgot all about it and lost it." Aiden tightened his grip on the new permission slip as another gust of wind started blowing, and this time it didn't get out of his hand. "Come on, I don't want to lose this one too!" he said, and the two took off running. "What's the big hurry?" Mom asked when Aiden and Alexa got home. "I didn't want to lose this." Aiden handed his mom the wrinkled permission slip. "Aiden, this is dated for a month ago. Why am I just getting it now?" Mom asked. "'Cause he lost the first one," Alexa chimed in. Mom just shook her head, then fished out a pen from her pants pocket and began to fill out the permission slip. "Aiden, you're lucky you don't need a permission slip to go to heaven, because you would lose that too!" Alexa teased. "I would not!" Aiden protested. "Well, neither one of you needs to worry, because getting into heaven doesn't depend on anything we do," Mom said. "It depends on Jesus. He died to save us from sin and rose again, and He's the one who forgives our wrongs and gives us eternal life. Because we trust in Him, He will hold us securely forever--the Bible says none of us will ever slip out of His hand. Eternal life with Jesus is one thing you can never lose." Mom tucked the piece of paper into Aiden's backpack. "Now, make sure you don't lose this permission slip!"Aiden nodded, and as he headed for his room, he said a silent prayer thanking Jesus for holding him securely in His hands. -Melissa Yeagle

In His Hands28028a61-77ac-40a2-ae8d-187b3cbd86d7Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: Christ’s Church and its Mission The Church has no other light than Christ&#39;s, and the Holy Spirit is the source of all its holiness. We believe that the Church is &quot;holy,&quot; &quot;catholic,&quot; &quot;one,&quot; and &quot;apostolic.&quot; Fr. Mike explains that Jesus has promised to guide the Church in the truth. Members of the Church are called and uniquely belong to the Lord. We also learn that the word &#39;church&#39; has three inseparable meanings: the liturgical assembly, the local community, and the universal community of believers. The Church draws her life from the body of Christ and so becomes Christ&#39;s body. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 748-752. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Church has no other light than Christ&#39;s, and the Holy Spirit is the source of all its holiness. We believe that the Church is &quot;holy,&quot; &quot;catholic,&quot; &quot;one,&quot; and &quot;apostolic.&quot; Fr. Mike explains that Jesus has promised to guide the Church in the truth. Members of the Church are called and uniquely belong to the Lord. We also learn that the word &#39;church&#39; has three inseparable meanings: the liturgical assembly, the local community, and the universal community of believers. The Church draws her life from the body of Christ and so becomes Christ&#39;s body. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 748-752. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 105: Christ’s Church and its Missionca561765-69ef-40d9-aebd-3693b3364ad0Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 105 -The Single Biggest Killer Of Relationships: Lewis HowesIn this moment, Lewis Howes discusses the biggest killer of relationships. According to Lewis, the greatest mistake someone in a relationship can make is abandoning their true self in order to make peace in a relationship. This compromising can actually be a sign of deeper wounds that have not yet been healed. Lewis believes that as part of your responsibility to be emotionally accountable, you have to find your wounds in order to begin the work of emotional healing. This can help you attain emotional regulation, which is the greatest superpower that we can have to deal with the highs and lows in life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/luX8Iro6Xyb Lewis: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/https://lewishowes.com Watch the episodes on YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, Lewis Howes discusses the biggest killer of relationships. According to Lewis, the greatest mistake someone in a relationship can make is abandoning their true self in order to make peace in a relationship. This compromising can actually be a sign of deeper wounds that have not yet been healed. Lewis believes that as part of your responsibility to be emotionally accountable, you have to find your wounds in order to begin the work of emotional healing. This can help you attain emotional regulation, which is the greatest superpower that we can have to deal with the highs and lows in life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/luX8Iro6Xyb Lewis: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/https://lewishowes.com Watch the episodes on YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 105 -The Single Biggest Killer Of Relationships: Lewis Howesbf843342-c71b-4567-9368-46390272a943Fri, 14 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000642https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2023)97f668f3-82ab-48fb-ba05-4c0b9db0ca24Fri, 14 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2023)cd8ce55a-1c8d-4c1e-aea9-1e8a1385d345Fri, 14 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2023)70f40826-e680-4534-a5c1-37248f33ebc8Fri, 14 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2023)b0645578-a77b-478a-bb22-8eeab61a2927Fri, 14 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Holy Spirit and the Church As we conclude this article on the Holy Spirit, the Catechism teaches us today about the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Church. Fr. Mike breaks down the four main ways the Holy Spirit is active in the mission of Christ and how the life of the Church completes that mission. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 737-747. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

As we conclude this article on the Holy Spirit, the Catechism teaches us today about the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Church. Fr. Mike breaks down the four main ways the Holy Spirit is active in the mission of Christ and how the life of the Church completes that mission. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 737-747. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 104: The Holy Spirit and the Church7d632286-79e9-4f11-ac03-2f505ef0e3bcFri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAn Honest AnswerCora grabbed her backpack and lunch box and scurried out the door. Climbing aboard the bus, she thought about the bag of potato chips her mom had packed for her. They were her favorite snack for morning recess. When math ended, Cora grabbed her chips and traipsed out to the playground. She and her friend Emmalyn found an empty pair of swings, where they sat chatting and laughing. A moment later, another girl walked up, followed by three boys from their class who always tagged along. With a flounce of her hair, Jenna marched up to Cora. "Give me some chips," she demanded. Cora thought about how Jenna normally ignored her unless she had something Jenna wanted. She didn't like the way Jenna insisted on having some of her snack. "No," Cora replied firmly. Jenna pouted. "Meanie!" she yelled, stomping away. The boys followed. Later that day, Cora mentioned it to Mom while they were washing dishes. "Do you think I did the right thing?" Cora asked. She wondered if she had been mean, just as Jenna had accused her of acting. "Well, we know God wants us to give to others in need. But it doesn't sound like Jenna was needy. It sounds like she was demanding you give her something she wanted." Mom handed over a dish towel. "Cora, you know that as God's children, we should show His love to others." "Yes, Mom, I know. But I'm not sure if I did what God wanted today with Jenna." "Jesus gives us guidance in the Bible on how we should answer others and keep our word," said Mom. "He tells us to let our 'yes' mean 'yes' and our 'no' mean 'no.'" "So, we should be honest when we answer?" Cora asked. "Right. God gives us the freedom to say no. When we needed Him to save us from sin, He showed us His love by answering yes and sending us Jesus. But that doesn't mean Jesus always gives people everything they want, and we don't have to either. Sometimes giving an honest answer of no is the best thing to do." Cora nodded. "Next time I bring chips for recess, I might share with Jenna. But if I say yes, I promise I'll really mean it." -Allison Wilson Lee

Cora grabbed her backpack and lunch box and scurried out the door. Climbing aboard the bus, she thought about the bag of potato chips her mom had packed for her. They were her favorite snack for morning recess. When math ended, Cora grabbed her chips and traipsed out to the playground. She and her friend Emmalyn found an empty pair of swings, where they sat chatting and laughing. A moment later, another girl walked up, followed by three boys from their class who always tagged along. With a flounce of her hair, Jenna marched up to Cora. "Give me some chips," she demanded. Cora thought about how Jenna normally ignored her unless she had something Jenna wanted. She didn't like the way Jenna insisted on having some of her snack. "No," Cora replied firmly. Jenna pouted. "Meanie!" she yelled, stomping away. The boys followed. Later that day, Cora mentioned it to Mom while they were washing dishes. "Do you think I did the right thing?" Cora asked. She wondered if she had been mean, just as Jenna had accused her of acting. "Well, we know God wants us to give to others in need. But it doesn't sound like Jenna was needy. It sounds like she was demanding you give her something she wanted." Mom handed over a dish towel. "Cora, you know that as God's children, we should show His love to others." "Yes, Mom, I know. But I'm not sure if I did what God wanted today with Jenna." "Jesus gives us guidance in the Bible on how we should answer others and keep our word," said Mom. "He tells us to let our 'yes' mean 'yes' and our 'no' mean 'no.'" "So, we should be honest when we answer?" Cora asked. "Right. God gives us the freedom to say no. When we needed Him to save us from sin, He showed us His love by answering yes and sending us Jesus. But that doesn't mean Jesus always gives people everything they want, and we don't have to either. Sometimes giving an honest answer of no is the best thing to do." Cora nodded. "Next time I bring chips for recess, I might share with Jenna. But if I say yes, I promise I'll really mean it." -Allison Wilson Lee

An Honest Answer17f59810-e606-4c1e-bf6e-a83cec45111cFri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Holy Spirit and the Church As we conclude this article on the Holy Spirit, the Catechism teaches us today about the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Church. Fr. Mike breaks down the four main ways the Holy Spirit is active in the mission of Christ and how the life of the Church completes that mission. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 737-747. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

As we conclude this article on the Holy Spirit, the Catechism teaches us today about the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Church. Fr. Mike breaks down the four main ways the Holy Spirit is active in the mission of Christ and how the life of the Church completes that mission. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 737-747. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 104: The Holy Spirit and the Churchc5bffe76-5316-4a84-b8ff-0c49ec4889aeFri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Peter 4:12-19 – Suffering for Being a Christian1 Peter 4:12-19

1 Peter 4:12-19

full1 Peter 4:12-19 – Suffering for Being a Christian8e0e53e1-bb4c-40b0-9ef2-7dc89f481f16Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:30:00 +0000670https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs My Confession Really a Secret? (The Seal of Confession Explained) Today, Fr. Mike tells us about the story of the patron saint of confessors, St. John Nepomucene, who gave up his life because he refused to break something called the &quot;seal of confession&quot;, which is a sacred duty of a priest to never reveal what is said in the confessional. God himself established the priesthood as the mediators of reconciliation in the Gospel (John 2-:21-22). The Church takes this sacred responsibility so seriously, that any priest who breaks the seal of confession is automatically excommunicated.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Today, Fr. Mike tells us about the story of the patron saint of confessors, St. John Nepomucene, who gave up his life because he refused to break something called the &quot;seal of confession&quot;, which is a sacred duty of a priest to never reveal what is said in the confessional. God himself established the priesthood as the mediators of reconciliation in the Gospel (John 2-:21-22). The Church takes this sacred responsibility so seriously, that any priest who breaks the seal of confession is automatically excommunicated.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs My Confession Really a Secret? (The Seal of Confession Explained)3bf9d4d6-9e68-4440-9c02-8ad7160b3d39Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs My Confession Really a Secret? (The Seal of Confession Explained) Today, Fr. Mike tells us about the story of the patron saint of confessors, St. John Nepomucene, who gave up his life because he refused to break something called the &quot;seal of confession&quot;, which is a sacred duty of a priest to never reveal what is said in the confessional. God himself established the priesthood as the mediators of reconciliation in the Gospel (John 2-:21-22). The Church takes this sacred responsibility so seriously, that any priest who breaks the seal of confession is automatically excommunicated.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Today, Fr. Mike tells us about the story of the patron saint of confessors, St. John Nepomucene, who gave up his life because he refused to break something called the &quot;seal of confession&quot;, which is a sacred duty of a priest to never reveal what is said in the confessional. God himself established the priesthood as the mediators of reconciliation in the Gospel (John 2-:21-22). The Church takes this sacred responsibility so seriously, that any priest who breaks the seal of confession is automatically excommunicated.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs My Confession Really a Secret? (The Seal of Confession Explained)a6076a26-7399-41e7-bf67-8faf225a7f60Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJosh Peck: The "Drake & Josh" Child Star Opens Up + Shares The Truth Behind His 127lb Weight Loss!You feel as if you’ve grown up with him, he was a constant presence in the background of your childhood, the beloved character Josh on the wildly successfully Nickelodeon show ‘Drake and Josh’. However, you definitely don’t know the Josh behind the bright lights and rolling cameras. Growing up in poverty with a single mother and under the shadow of an absence father he never met, Josh channeled his pain into comedy and acting, sacrificing a normal childhood in order to support his family as a child star. However, on his journey to fame, these same mental crutches and defence mechanisms became Josh’s worst enemies. In this wide ranging conversation, Josh discusses his life of constant hustling and reinvention, from surviving the pitfalls of child stardom, to a dramatic weight loss journey and finding his niche as a pioneer in social media, this conversation will show you a Josh Peck you’ve never seen before. Josh: Youtube: http://bit.ly/3UABiY6 Instagram:https://bit.ly/414GxBG Twitter: https://bit.ly/41sHCDb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You feel as if you’ve grown up with him, he was a constant presence in the background of your childhood, the beloved character Josh on the wildly successfully Nickelodeon show ‘Drake and Josh’. However, you definitely don’t know the Josh behind the bright lights and rolling cameras. Growing up in poverty with a single mother and under the shadow of an absence father he never met, Josh channeled his pain into comedy and acting, sacrificing a normal childhood in order to support his family as a child star. However, on his journey to fame, these same mental crutches and defence mechanisms became Josh’s worst enemies. In this wide ranging conversation, Josh discusses his life of constant hustling and reinvention, from surviving the pitfalls of child stardom, to a dramatic weight loss journey and finding his niche as a pioneer in social media, this conversation will show you a Josh Peck you’ve never seen before. Josh: Youtube: http://bit.ly/3UABiY6 Instagram:https://bit.ly/414GxBG Twitter: https://bit.ly/41sHCDb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJosh Peck: The "Drake & Josh" Child Star Opens Up + Shares The Truth Behind His 127lb Weight Loss!77167498-b391-4253-a0eb-04c643f56abaThu, 13 Apr 2023 10:22:00 +00004763https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBreaking the Father Wound Cycle: Be the Man Others NeedIn this episode, hosts John Heinen and Sam Guzman speak with author and evangelist Peter Herbeck about his journey of overcoming a deep father wound through forgiveness and growth. Peter shares how his experiences with his alcoholic father had shaped his life and how he discovered the true essence of masculine leadership through healing and an encounter with Christ and His Church. Together, they discuss the need for men to step up and become strong, compassionate leaders of their homes and communities. Lessons from the School of Love - www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/lessons_from_the_school_of_love Renewal Ministries - www.renewalministries.net 🔴 Help Us Launch The Catholic Gentleman Membership Program Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, hosts John Heinen and Sam Guzman speak with author and evangelist Peter Herbeck about his journey of overcoming a deep father wound through forgiveness and growth. Peter shares how his experiences with his alcoholic father had shaped his life and how he discovered the true essence of masculine leadership through healing and an encounter with Christ and His Church. Together, they discuss the need for men to step up and become strong, compassionate leaders of their homes and communities. Lessons from the School of Love - www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/lessons_from_the_school_of_love Renewal Ministries - www.renewalministries.net 🔴 Help Us Launch The Catholic Gentleman Membership Program Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBreaking the Father Wound Cycle: Be the Man Others Need116f420a-d584-4c62-8418-45d9eaa5a62eThu, 13 Apr 2023 10:10:00 +00003386https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2023) Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2023)35598bd6-b389-4a20-ac0b-c2a20297111bThu, 13 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2023) Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2023)398605c5-6c3c-4df5-9455-324d868499c2Thu, 13 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2023) Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2023)5bec779a-d0a0-45b3-b579-8f778839e57fThu, 13 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2023) Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2023)7ad8b237-f19b-47b2-83b8-904659dd3ae7Thu, 13 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: The Power of Pentecost Pentecost marks the beginning of the age of the Church, the time in which the Kingdom is inherited but not fully consummated. Today, we dive into the meaning and significance of Pentecost for our lives. Fr. Mike explains how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost fulfills Christ’s Passover. On that glorious day, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit fully revealed themselves in the Trinity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit heals our wounded nature and empowers us to love as God loves through the various gifts of the Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 731-736. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Pentecost marks the beginning of the age of the Church, the time in which the Kingdom is inherited but not fully consummated. Today, we dive into the meaning and significance of Pentecost for our lives. Fr. Mike explains how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost fulfills Christ’s Passover. On that glorious day, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit fully revealed themselves in the Trinity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit heals our wounded nature and empowers us to love as God loves through the various gifts of the Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 731-736. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 103: The Power of Pentecostf938ec81-8976-42ef-bf4a-48d44c755dd8Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Jumping TestAdam placed the ladder against the garden shed. As he climbed up it, his dad looked up from weeding the garden and hurried over. "Adam! What are you doing up there?""Practicing!" Adam called back. "I have to jump off the shed roof at school tomorrow, so I want to try it at home first."Dad grabbed the end of the ladder. "What did you say you're going to do?""I said I have to jump off the roof. It's to prove my faith." "You'll do no such thing!" said Dad. "You could break a leg. Come down this instant." Adam descended the ladder and sat beside his dad on the grass. "Now," said Dad, "what's this all about?"Adam hugged his knees. "I was telling some friends at school about Jesus, and they laughed and said it was all baloney. They don't believe there's a God. Then Nick dared me to jump off the roof. He says if I can do it without getting hurt, he'll believe in God! So I'm praying that God will help me jump off the shed safely."Dad sighed. "Adam, nothing is impossible for God. But when you ask Him for something, you need to make sure it doesn't go against what the Bible says. I don't think jumping off the roof to prove He's real is in line with His Word.""But Dad, if it would make Nick believe, wouldn't God want me to do it?""Last night we read about how Satan tempted Jesus by telling Him to jump down from the highest point of the temple," Dad reminded Adam. "Do you remember Jesus's reply?""Um…He said, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'"Dad nodded. "When your friends dare you to do something foolish, you don't have the right to test God either. He tells us to share the good news of Jesus with others, but remember that it's God who changes people's hearts, not us. Jumping off a roof isn't going to make Nick believe in God. I think the best way to help him and the others know that God is real is to pray for them and trust Jesus to help them see His love in you as their friend.""Okay," said Adam. "If Jesus wouldn't jump off a building, I won't either. I'll tell the guys the jump is off." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

Adam placed the ladder against the garden shed. As he climbed up it, his dad looked up from weeding the garden and hurried over. "Adam! What are you doing up there?""Practicing!" Adam called back. "I have to jump off the shed roof at school tomorrow, so I want to try it at home first."Dad grabbed the end of the ladder. "What did you say you're going to do?""I said I have to jump off the roof. It's to prove my faith." "You'll do no such thing!" said Dad. "You could break a leg. Come down this instant." Adam descended the ladder and sat beside his dad on the grass. "Now," said Dad, "what's this all about?"Adam hugged his knees. "I was telling some friends at school about Jesus, and they laughed and said it was all baloney. They don't believe there's a God. Then Nick dared me to jump off the roof. He says if I can do it without getting hurt, he'll believe in God! So I'm praying that God will help me jump off the shed safely."Dad sighed. "Adam, nothing is impossible for God. But when you ask Him for something, you need to make sure it doesn't go against what the Bible says. I don't think jumping off the roof to prove He's real is in line with His Word.""But Dad, if it would make Nick believe, wouldn't God want me to do it?""Last night we read about how Satan tempted Jesus by telling Him to jump down from the highest point of the temple," Dad reminded Adam. "Do you remember Jesus's reply?""Um…He said, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'"Dad nodded. "When your friends dare you to do something foolish, you don't have the right to test God either. He tells us to share the good news of Jesus with others, but remember that it's God who changes people's hearts, not us. Jumping off a roof isn't going to make Nick believe in God. I think the best way to help him and the others know that God is real is to pray for them and trust Jesus to help them see His love in you as their friend.""Okay," said Adam. "If Jesus wouldn't jump off a building, I won't either. I'll tell the guys the jump is off." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

The Jumping Test92b43cf4-c224-4470-abe6-79b0bd794edbThu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: The Power of Pentecost Pentecost marks the beginning of the age of the Church, the time in which the Kingdom is inherited but not fully consummated. Today, we dive into the meaning and significance of Pentecost for our lives. Fr. Mike explains how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost fulfills Christ’s Passover. On that glorious day, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit fully revealed themselves in the Trinity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit heals our wounded nature and empowers us to love as God loves through the various gifts of the Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 731-736. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Pentecost marks the beginning of the age of the Church, the time in which the Kingdom is inherited but not fully consummated. Today, we dive into the meaning and significance of Pentecost for our lives. Fr. Mike explains how the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost fulfills Christ’s Passover. On that glorious day, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit fully revealed themselves in the Trinity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit heals our wounded nature and empowers us to love as God loves through the various gifts of the Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 731-736. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 103: The Power of Pentecostc3e19e04-e03a-4aac-b0b9-9898ac5b94a6Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAn Addiction Story with Doug SweeneyThere's a lot of guys being crushed by addictions right now. Statistically, if you're not one of them, you know at least one. The kingdom of God is under assault like never before. Although an addiction can feel absolutely overwhelming, there is hope. You can find help, freedom, and finally a sense of peace. I encourage you to be decisive - act today, either for yourself or for a friend you know is struggling! Join me in this episode as Doug Sweeney shares his amazing story of how a poor father lead Doug into years of addiction. Things kept getting worse until Doug ended up in jail. There he encountered the Lord and got help. If you are on Doug's path, I encourage you to look for help before you end up where he did! Doug bravely shares his story and how he helps men to break free from the bondage of addiction. You can read more about Doug and contact him on his webpage: https://www.breakingbondagefromaddiction.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening and Prayer 03:45 - Alcohol as a response to abuse 06:30 - Stomach pumped at age 15 10:00 - More drugs; Sadness and Hopelessness 11:00 - Death of a passenger 13:40 - God is a law-slammer 16:30 - Slow suicide attempt 20:55 - How can I be forgiveable? 24:45 - Need to forgive others, especially dad 30:00 - Forgiveness is not about the other 33:30 - The power of God's healing 36:00 - Halfway house in Salvation Army 40:00 - Doug's focus on helping men with addiction 42:30 - Identity and Addiction 46:30 - How to find Doug and his approach

There's a lot of guys being crushed by addictions right now. Statistically, if you're not one of them, you know at least one. The kingdom of God is under assault like never before. Although an addiction can feel absolutely overwhelming, there is hope. You can find help, freedom, and finally a sense of peace. I encourage you to be decisive - act today, either for yourself or for a friend you know is struggling! Join me in this episode as Doug Sweeney shares his amazing story of how a poor father lead Doug into years of addiction. Things kept getting worse until Doug ended up in jail. There he encountered the Lord and got help. If you are on Doug's path, I encourage you to look for help before you end up where he did! Doug bravely shares his story and how he helps men to break free from the bondage of addiction. You can read more about Doug and contact him on his webpage: https://www.breakingbondagefromaddiction.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening and Prayer 03:45 - Alcohol as a response to abuse 06:30 - Stomach pumped at age 15 10:00 - More drugs; Sadness and Hopelessness 11:00 - Death of a passenger 13:40 - God is a law-slammer 16:30 - Slow suicide attempt 20:55 - How can I be forgiveable? 24:45 - Need to forgive others, especially dad 30:00 - Forgiveness is not about the other 33:30 - The power of God's healing 36:00 - Halfway house in Salvation Army 40:00 - Doug's focus on helping men with addiction 42:30 - Identity and Addiction 46:30 - How to find Doug and his approach

fullAn Addiction Story with Doug Sweeney517164cb-8746-4e57-a9eb-8690f0dfa940Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#480 Confirmation: A Misunderstood Sacrament - Simone RizkallahWhy is it so difficult to explain the Sacrament of Confirmation? And why does the Latin Church seem to offer it just at the wrong time? Simone Rizkallah digs into the controversy. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and one of the things we need to live better, understand better and defend better, so we&#8217;re going to cover all three in this episode, is the sacrament of confirmation. Well, one of the reasons we have to defend it is there&#8217;s a general lack of unders…

Why is it so difficult to explain the Sacrament of Confirmation? And why does the Latin Church seem to offer it just at the wrong time? Simone Rizkallah digs into the controversy. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and one of the things we need to live better, understand better and defend better, so we&#8217;re going to cover all three in this episode, is the sacrament of confirmation. Well, one of the reasons we have to defend it is there&#8217;s a general lack of unders…

#480 Confirmation: A Misunderstood Sacrament - Simone Rizkallah9b5a769f-35b5-44f8-88a1-e78880db2011Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2023) Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2023)a8b6b805-f00c-47f2-8919-8318044f3e80Wed, 12 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2023) Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2023)457a2e8a-c7a3-4caa-852c-602f43cf6be2Wed, 12 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2023) Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2023)8c2740d0-a2b3-4e1f-b382-4761ce57666aWed, 12 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2023) Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2023)9dc8d42f-88f8-457d-9351-edec30a714b2Wed, 12 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Holy Spirit’s Mission The working of the Holy Spirit in and through Mary and the Son is a pivotal part of God&#39;s plan of salvation. The Catechism today reveals to us how the Holy Spirit prepared Mary to fulfill the Father&#39;s plan and manifest the Son to humanity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit and the Son work together in a joint mission. Finally, Fr. Mike highlights how Mary&#39;s humility is essential to her role as the &quot;masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 721-730. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The working of the Holy Spirit in and through Mary and the Son is a pivotal part of God&#39;s plan of salvation. The Catechism today reveals to us how the Holy Spirit prepared Mary to fulfill the Father&#39;s plan and manifest the Son to humanity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit and the Son work together in a joint mission. Finally, Fr. Mike highlights how Mary&#39;s humility is essential to her role as the &quot;masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 721-730. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 102: The Holy Spirit’s Mission e2e08adc-4d61-4ae3-9924-c3c63ff48804Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBuilding BlocksLiv and her friend Serenity sat down for a snack after school while Liv's little brother Zeke played with his building blocks on the floor."Did you see Rachel's new haircut?" Liv asked her friend as her mom set some cookies on the table. "It looks awful!" "I know!" said Serenity. "She's trying to make her hair look like Bella's, but she can't pull it off. She's always trying to be like Bella. It's so pathetic!""Well, she doesn't want to be like Bella when it comes to math," Liv said. "When Miss Potter handed back our quizzes today, I saw Bella's and she got every answer wrong." Liv giggled. "And that quiz was so easy!"Serenity finished her milk. "Yeah. How can Bella flunk math when we have the dumbest math teacher ever?"Mom frowned and started to say something when a horn sounded outside. "There's my mom," said Serenity. "I gotta go." As she headed for the door, her foot brushed against Zeke's tall block building, knocking it over. "Oops! Sorry," Serenity muttered as she hurried out.Zeke's eyes filled with tears. "Mommy, Serenity knocked my building down!""I know, honey, but it was an accident. Why don't you build it again?" Mom turned to Liv. "I'm afraid Serenity's not the only one who knocked something down. You've just done the same thing.""Me?" asked Liv. "I didn't touch Zeke's blocks or anything else!""I'm talking about the way you girls talked about your classmates and teacher," said Mom, joining Liv at the table. "You certainly weren't building them up, were you?"Liv bit into a cookie. "I guess not.""That block building Zeke made was important to him," said Mom, "but not as important as people are to God. None of us is perfect--we all struggle with different things. But Jesus loves us all so much He died for us! And He builds us up by reminding us of His love and grace and being with us in our struggles. We can do the same for others by building them up with our words--both those we say to them and those we say about them." Liv nodded. "I need to call Serenity. I want to tell her something nice about each person we knocked down today." -Vicki L. Reinhardt

Liv and her friend Serenity sat down for a snack after school while Liv's little brother Zeke played with his building blocks on the floor."Did you see Rachel's new haircut?" Liv asked her friend as her mom set some cookies on the table. "It looks awful!" "I know!" said Serenity. "She's trying to make her hair look like Bella's, but she can't pull it off. She's always trying to be like Bella. It's so pathetic!""Well, she doesn't want to be like Bella when it comes to math," Liv said. "When Miss Potter handed back our quizzes today, I saw Bella's and she got every answer wrong." Liv giggled. "And that quiz was so easy!"Serenity finished her milk. "Yeah. How can Bella flunk math when we have the dumbest math teacher ever?"Mom frowned and started to say something when a horn sounded outside. "There's my mom," said Serenity. "I gotta go." As she headed for the door, her foot brushed against Zeke's tall block building, knocking it over. "Oops! Sorry," Serenity muttered as she hurried out.Zeke's eyes filled with tears. "Mommy, Serenity knocked my building down!""I know, honey, but it was an accident. Why don't you build it again?" Mom turned to Liv. "I'm afraid Serenity's not the only one who knocked something down. You've just done the same thing.""Me?" asked Liv. "I didn't touch Zeke's blocks or anything else!""I'm talking about the way you girls talked about your classmates and teacher," said Mom, joining Liv at the table. "You certainly weren't building them up, were you?"Liv bit into a cookie. "I guess not.""That block building Zeke made was important to him," said Mom, "but not as important as people are to God. None of us is perfect--we all struggle with different things. But Jesus loves us all so much He died for us! And He builds us up by reminding us of His love and grace and being with us in our struggles. We can do the same for others by building them up with our words--both those we say to them and those we say about them." Liv nodded. "I need to call Serenity. I want to tell her something nice about each person we knocked down today." -Vicki L. Reinhardt

Building Blocks864ffaaa-fccc-43a9-b694-55e31ddde722Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Holy Spirit’s Mission The working of the Holy Spirit in and through Mary and the Son is a pivotal part of God&#39;s plan of salvation. The Catechism today reveals to us how the Holy Spirit prepared Mary to fulfill the Father&#39;s plan and manifest the Son to humanity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit and the Son work together in a joint mission. Finally, Fr. Mike highlights how Mary&#39;s humility is essential to her role as the &quot;masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 721-730. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The working of the Holy Spirit in and through Mary and the Son is a pivotal part of God&#39;s plan of salvation. The Catechism today reveals to us how the Holy Spirit prepared Mary to fulfill the Father&#39;s plan and manifest the Son to humanity. We also learn how the Holy Spirit and the Son work together in a joint mission. Finally, Fr. Mike highlights how Mary&#39;s humility is essential to her role as the &quot;masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time.&quot; Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 721-730. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 102: The Holy Spirit’s Mission 8bd82f2d-a26a-40f6-9c85-3103d3edc23bWed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2023) Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2023)0db0ebee-7ba2-4d80-8bfb-878ff80336a3Tue, 11 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2023) Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2023)a2f1fc76-c8ce-40ea-bd5d-21ad11e37722Tue, 11 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2023) Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2023)a3bfb545-f844-40eb-a652-f4b55577b219Tue, 11 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2023) Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2023)e50d35dd-2bb5-43bc-853d-ab865fe9d978Tue, 11 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Expecting the Messiah Fr. Mike continues to explore the joint mission of the Word and Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Together, we unpack how the Holy Spirit has been moving the prophets, particularly the prophet Isaiah. We learn how the characteristics of the Messiah are revealed, above all, in the “Servant Songs.” We also examine the Holy Spirit’s role in John the Baptist recognizing Christ as Messiah, even from within the womb. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 711-720. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike continues to explore the joint mission of the Word and Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Together, we unpack how the Holy Spirit has been moving the prophets, particularly the prophet Isaiah. We learn how the characteristics of the Messiah are revealed, above all, in the “Servant Songs.” We also examine the Holy Spirit’s role in John the Baptist recognizing Christ as Messiah, even from within the womb. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 711-720. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 101: Expecting the Messiahd49b0b31-473d-4660-9f3d-28759c71ee0bTue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Ticking WatchAvani threw herself onto her sister Daya's bed. "I miss Daya so much," she sobbed. "I don't see why God let her die after she got hurt in that car accident. He could have healed her!"Avani's mother wrapped her arms tightly around her daughter. Mom's eyes brimmed with tears. "I miss Daya too," she said, gently wiping the tears from Avani's eyes. "But remember that she was a Christian, so God did heal her when He took her to be with Him. Daya is with Jesus now.""I know," Avani said, more tears filling her eyes. "But it's hard to picture her in heaven with Jesus. I just keep seeing how she looked in the hospital.""I want to show you something," said Mom. She left the room. When she came back, she held out a small object. "Do you know what this is?"Avani took it and nodded. "It's the old locket watch Grandma gave Daya." She pushed the tiny knob on the side, and the cover sprang open. Avani could hear the watch inside ticking softly. "I thought this was smashed in the accident.""It was," said Mom. "The knob came off and the glass was shattered. The cover wouldn't close, and even the chain was broken. I was going to throw it away, but I could hear ticking, so I knew the clock inside was still working. I took it to a jeweler to see if he could fix it, and he did.""It looks as good as new," Avani said softly. She smiled a little. "It's like Daya, isn't it, Mom? Her body was broken in the accident and the doctors couldn't fix her, but Daya's soul didn't die. Jesus took her to heaven to be with Him.""That's right," said Mom. "And one day He will make her like new--just like the jeweler did for the locket. This locket can be broken again, but when God gives Daya her new body, it will be perfect and last forever. When Jesus returns, we'll be given perfect bodies too, and we'll see Daya again." Mom fastened the chain around Avani's neck. "I want you to have this now."Avani touched the locket. "Whenever I miss Daya, this will remind me that we'll all be together again someday." -Mary Rose Pearson

Avani threw herself onto her sister Daya's bed. "I miss Daya so much," she sobbed. "I don't see why God let her die after she got hurt in that car accident. He could have healed her!"Avani's mother wrapped her arms tightly around her daughter. Mom's eyes brimmed with tears. "I miss Daya too," she said, gently wiping the tears from Avani's eyes. "But remember that she was a Christian, so God did heal her when He took her to be with Him. Daya is with Jesus now.""I know," Avani said, more tears filling her eyes. "But it's hard to picture her in heaven with Jesus. I just keep seeing how she looked in the hospital.""I want to show you something," said Mom. She left the room. When she came back, she held out a small object. "Do you know what this is?"Avani took it and nodded. "It's the old locket watch Grandma gave Daya." She pushed the tiny knob on the side, and the cover sprang open. Avani could hear the watch inside ticking softly. "I thought this was smashed in the accident.""It was," said Mom. "The knob came off and the glass was shattered. The cover wouldn't close, and even the chain was broken. I was going to throw it away, but I could hear ticking, so I knew the clock inside was still working. I took it to a jeweler to see if he could fix it, and he did.""It looks as good as new," Avani said softly. She smiled a little. "It's like Daya, isn't it, Mom? Her body was broken in the accident and the doctors couldn't fix her, but Daya's soul didn't die. Jesus took her to heaven to be with Him.""That's right," said Mom. "And one day He will make her like new--just like the jeweler did for the locket. This locket can be broken again, but when God gives Daya her new body, it will be perfect and last forever. When Jesus returns, we'll be given perfect bodies too, and we'll see Daya again." Mom fastened the chain around Avani's neck. "I want you to have this now."Avani touched the locket. "Whenever I miss Daya, this will remind me that we'll all be together again someday." -Mary Rose Pearson

The Ticking Watchd8d612cc-f0d4-49b9-86ad-0995f8daa036Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Expecting the Messiah Fr. Mike continues to explore the joint mission of the Word and Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Together, we unpack how the Holy Spirit has been moving the prophets, particularly the prophet Isaiah. We learn how the characteristics of the Messiah are revealed, above all, in the “Servant Songs.” We also examine the Holy Spirit’s role in John the Baptist recognizing Christ as Messiah, even from within the womb. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 711-720. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike continues to explore the joint mission of the Word and Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Together, we unpack how the Holy Spirit has been moving the prophets, particularly the prophet Isaiah. We learn how the characteristics of the Messiah are revealed, above all, in the “Servant Songs.” We also examine the Holy Spirit’s role in John the Baptist recognizing Christ as Messiah, even from within the womb. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 711-720. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 101: Expecting the Messiah38af8a31-6fa0-4309-894c-2df840551bb7Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Tale of Two Coaches with Mike FrazierYou know how sometimes God just lines things up in a way you don't expect? That's sort of how this episode came to be. Dr. Mike Frazier specializes in helping successful Christian men find more intimacy in their marriage. He and I were connected and decided to have a conversation. We hit the record button, and magic happened. Join me in this episode as we talk about everything we're learning in coaching as well as some common trends we're seeing in Christian men - and especially marriage - right now. You can find out more about Dr. Mike Frazier's work at his website: https://mikefraziermd.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Identity and how we sabotage ourselves 03:45 - Turning out wives into God 07:30 - Becoming honest with God 13:20 - Parenting and Family 17:15 - How to be strong as a man 23:40 - Am I doing what is right and best? 26:50 - Make a decision! 35:00 - Coaching Specialities

You know how sometimes God just lines things up in a way you don't expect? That's sort of how this episode came to be. Dr. Mike Frazier specializes in helping successful Christian men find more intimacy in their marriage. He and I were connected and decided to have a conversation. We hit the record button, and magic happened. Join me in this episode as we talk about everything we're learning in coaching as well as some common trends we're seeing in Christian men - and especially marriage - right now. You can find out more about Dr. Mike Frazier's work at his website: https://mikefraziermd.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Identity and how we sabotage ourselves 03:45 - Turning out wives into God 07:30 - Becoming honest with God 13:20 - Parenting and Family 17:15 - How to be strong as a man 23:40 - Am I doing what is right and best? 26:50 - Make a decision! 35:00 - Coaching Specialities

fullA Tale of Two Coaches with Mike Frazier515fd743-d02d-41bd-94dc-1d1fcb80ac55Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChris Williamson: The Shocking New Research On Why Men And Women Are No Longer Compatible!From a bullied and unpopular schoolboy to famous party boy appearing on some of the biggest reality shows, Chris Williamson was living the life most men in their twenties dream about. However, to Chris this didn’t feel like his life and he didn’t truly understand himself, instead he was just going through the motions and pretending to be a success. Since then, Chris has been on a constant mission to evolve and follow his ceaseless curiosity. He has used his podcast as his own university degree, talking to the world’s preeminent thinkers and learning alongside his listeners. In this expansive conversation Chris discusses everything from strategies in the fight against imposter syndrome and gaining confidence, the true price of success and what drives successful people, to the game of love and relationships in the modern world. Chris: Youtube: @ChrisWillx Instagram: https://bit.ly/41c1dr5 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3UjUc5i Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a bullied and unpopular schoolboy to famous party boy appearing on some of the biggest reality shows, Chris Williamson was living the life most men in their twenties dream about. However, to Chris this didn’t feel like his life and he didn’t truly understand himself, instead he was just going through the motions and pretending to be a success. Since then, Chris has been on a constant mission to evolve and follow his ceaseless curiosity. He has used his podcast as his own university degree, talking to the world’s preeminent thinkers and learning alongside his listeners. In this expansive conversation Chris discusses everything from strategies in the fight against imposter syndrome and gaining confidence, the true price of success and what drives successful people, to the game of love and relationships in the modern world. Chris: Youtube: @ChrisWillx Instagram: https://bit.ly/41c1dr5 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3UjUc5i Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullChris Williamson: The Shocking New Research On Why Men And Women Are No Longer Compatible!66b2d73c-6649-4a7c-ae0e-71f70ddef2d8Mon, 10 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +00007673https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: This Is My Body (2023) Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 100: This Is My Body (2023)611d90a6-d98c-4d2e-834e-e96052ce5c8cMon, 10 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: This Is My Body (2023) Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 100: This Is My Body (2023)7de8f995-7ab1-4ff5-b880-f626fedd0459Mon, 10 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: This Is My Body (2023) Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 100: This Is My Body (2023)a1c2ee53-1858-420e-b4fd-e8ca0f7ff9cbMon, 10 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: This Is My Body (2023) Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 100: This Is My Body (2023)125b50ef-eec3-4dd9-8a34-d37db38961eeMon, 10 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: God’s Word and Spirit Together with Fr. Mike, we unpack the joint mission of God’s Word and the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Mike emphasizes the Spirit’s role in creation, the theophanies, and the Law. We conclude today’s reflection with an examination of the prefiguration of the Church in the exile of the people of God in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 702-710. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together with Fr. Mike, we unpack the joint mission of God’s Word and the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Mike emphasizes the Spirit’s role in creation, the theophanies, and the Law. We conclude today’s reflection with an examination of the prefiguration of the Church in the exile of the people of God in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 702-710. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 100: God’s Word and Spirit49df6837-8b52-485b-b10f-97817e98e99aMon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Whistle"Where's Molly, Grandpa?" asked Mason. He had come to spend a week with his grandparents, and he loved to play with Molly, their dog. In response, Grandpa took a whistle from his back pocket, put it to his mouth, and blew. "Your whistle must be broken," said Mason. "It doesn't make a sound." As he spoke, Molly came running from the woods behind the barn.Grandpa laughed. "The whistle isn't broken. It emits a high-pitched sound that can't be heard by human ears, but a dog can hear it plainly. Molly's been trained to respond to the sound of the whistle. It gets her attention every time." Grandpa went up on the porch. "You can play with Molly. I'll sit here a bit and watch."Mason and Molly raced across the yard. Then Mason threw a ball for Molly to fetch. She brought it back and waited eagerly for him to throw it again. Finally, Mason got tired and went to sit beside Grandpa, and Molly lay down at their feet.Grandpa took a sip of lemonade. "While I was watching you and Molly play, I was thinking of ways God calls us when He wants our attention."Mason grinned. "He doesn't use a whistle." Grandpa shook his head. "No, but He communicates with us in several ways. He speaks to us through the Bible. He uses parents, teachers, pastors, and other Christians to guide us and encourage us. And the Holy Spirit speaks quietly to our hearts.""How do we know when He's talking to us?" Mason asked."Well, I remember the first time I heard God's voice was when I felt the urge to trust in Jesus," Grandpa replied. "Now I know that was the Holy Spirit speaking to my heart. Since then, I've learned to recognize His voice when He reminds me of His truth in the Bible or allows other Christians to point out something in my life that needs to change. As God's children, we should always be sensitive and ready to hear what Jesus says. We need to be like sheep who hear their shepherd's voice and follow him."Mason reached down and scratched the dog's ears. "Just like Molly does when she hears your whistle." -Beverly Kenniston

"Where's Molly, Grandpa?" asked Mason. He had come to spend a week with his grandparents, and he loved to play with Molly, their dog. In response, Grandpa took a whistle from his back pocket, put it to his mouth, and blew. "Your whistle must be broken," said Mason. "It doesn't make a sound." As he spoke, Molly came running from the woods behind the barn.Grandpa laughed. "The whistle isn't broken. It emits a high-pitched sound that can't be heard by human ears, but a dog can hear it plainly. Molly's been trained to respond to the sound of the whistle. It gets her attention every time." Grandpa went up on the porch. "You can play with Molly. I'll sit here a bit and watch."Mason and Molly raced across the yard. Then Mason threw a ball for Molly to fetch. She brought it back and waited eagerly for him to throw it again. Finally, Mason got tired and went to sit beside Grandpa, and Molly lay down at their feet.Grandpa took a sip of lemonade. "While I was watching you and Molly play, I was thinking of ways God calls us when He wants our attention."Mason grinned. "He doesn't use a whistle." Grandpa shook his head. "No, but He communicates with us in several ways. He speaks to us through the Bible. He uses parents, teachers, pastors, and other Christians to guide us and encourage us. And the Holy Spirit speaks quietly to our hearts.""How do we know when He's talking to us?" Mason asked."Well, I remember the first time I heard God's voice was when I felt the urge to trust in Jesus," Grandpa replied. "Now I know that was the Holy Spirit speaking to my heart. Since then, I've learned to recognize His voice when He reminds me of His truth in the Bible or allows other Christians to point out something in my life that needs to change. As God's children, we should always be sensitive and ready to hear what Jesus says. We need to be like sheep who hear their shepherd's voice and follow him."Mason reached down and scratched the dog's ears. "Just like Molly does when she hears your whistle." -Beverly Kenniston

The Whistle227bb2ae-3b93-4099-8300-4b617ab5f194Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: God’s Word and Spirit Together with Fr. Mike, we unpack the joint mission of God’s Word and the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Mike emphasizes the Spirit’s role in creation, the theophanies, and the Law. We conclude today’s reflection with an examination of the prefiguration of the Church in the exile of the people of God in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 702-710. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together with Fr. Mike, we unpack the joint mission of God’s Word and the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Mike emphasizes the Spirit’s role in creation, the theophanies, and the Law. We conclude today’s reflection with an examination of the prefiguration of the Church in the exile of the people of God in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 702-710. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 100: God’s Word and Spiritc9faf4b9-cce2-41d5-b2d7-6fa801cd0602Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCase #05 - All In Your Head - Pt. 1Demonic forces exploit a young girls mental illness after a traumatic childhood wound.

Demonic forces exploit a young girls mental illness after a traumatic childhood wound.

fullCase #05 - All In Your Head - Pt. 1fe4fe4ed-8d54-445d-a6fa-28e0c62752f0Sun, 09 Apr 2023 04:01:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2023) Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2023)954f9e36-b89a-4ea1-b0e7-0afbd6408c0cSun, 09 Apr 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2023) Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2023)669d9f65-2386-4a92-b5fb-2d5b62b03e97Sun, 09 Apr 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2023) Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2023)a107f5f9-3572-440b-af4d-a7f97a21a32eSun, 09 Apr 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2023) Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2023)f6f0fa43-97c8-444d-96e0-df573f5fa7ddSun, 09 Apr 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2023) You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2023)51e1b48a-9c70-4d67-bebb-81431dde7543Sun, 09 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2023) You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2023)8112b3d2-3e37-4a9f-9c0f-f769f685c4e7Sun, 09 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2023) You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2023)5741c817-8064-4c67-8d26-55cd5e175357Sun, 09 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2023) You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2023)84f03cb9-f9ab-41be-a869-400138e48fe1Sun, 09 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: Symbols of the Holy Spirit Fr. Mike explores the different symbols the faithful use when discussing the Holy Spirit, such as fire, water, and anointing. We examine how these symbols help us more fully apprehend the person of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning of each symbol, as well as each symbol&#39;s connection to the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 694-701. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores the different symbols the faithful use when discussing the Holy Spirit, such as fire, water, and anointing. We examine how these symbols help us more fully apprehend the person of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning of each symbol, as well as each symbol&#39;s connection to the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 694-701. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 99: Symbols of the Holy Spiritc9209789-8a6d-48ff-8c72-27eebd4afa32Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBecomeMrs. Renfro's Sunday school class gathered around the mesh cage. The chrysalis twitched like kitten whiskers. Excited whispers hushed as the first spiny leg pushed out of the cocoon, and soon the butterfly unfolded from its woven bed and fluttered around the cage. "Look!" squealed Mckenzie. "It became a butterfly!" "How did that happen?" asked Mrs. Renfro. "How does something become something else?""Well, the caterpillar built a chrysalis and then turned into a butterfly," said Lucas. Mrs. Renfro nodded. "What else becomes something different?""Cookie dough becomes cookies," Mckenzie said."And seeds become plants and flowers," said Jonah."Very good. You see, a lot of things become something else," said Mrs. Renfro. "Including us. We became different too.""Different from what?" asked Mckenzie.Mrs. Renfro set the cage with the fluttering butterfly down. "Without Jesus's life, death, and resurrection, we would be trapped in our sins. In fact, the Bible calls us enemies of God and slaves to sin. We don't want to love God or love others. We are covered with sin and full of hate.""How do we become different?" asked Lucas. "What do we have to do?""We can't do anything by ourselves. Jesus's love changes us," said Mrs. Renfro. "When you trusted in Him, He gave you His Holy Spirit, and you became something different. You became a child of God. You became someone who loves God and believes His Word." She pointed at the black and orange butterfly. "Just like the chrysalis transforms the caterpillar into a butterfly, Jesus saved you and transformed you. You are washed clean and more beautiful than any butterfly. You became a new creation in Christ Jesus, free from sin and an heir of heaven."Jonah peered into the mesh. "The butterfly is kind of like a new creation too. Only he's not free.""Not yet." Mrs. Renfro smiled. "C'mon, class. Let's give this butterfly one more transformation--from a trapped butterfly to a free one.""Just like we are free because of Jesus," said Mckenzie."Exactly," said Mrs. Renfro. -Cathryn Free

Mrs. Renfro's Sunday school class gathered around the mesh cage. The chrysalis twitched like kitten whiskers. Excited whispers hushed as the first spiny leg pushed out of the cocoon, and soon the butterfly unfolded from its woven bed and fluttered around the cage. "Look!" squealed Mckenzie. "It became a butterfly!" "How did that happen?" asked Mrs. Renfro. "How does something become something else?""Well, the caterpillar built a chrysalis and then turned into a butterfly," said Lucas. Mrs. Renfro nodded. "What else becomes something different?""Cookie dough becomes cookies," Mckenzie said."And seeds become plants and flowers," said Jonah."Very good. You see, a lot of things become something else," said Mrs. Renfro. "Including us. We became different too.""Different from what?" asked Mckenzie.Mrs. Renfro set the cage with the fluttering butterfly down. "Without Jesus's life, death, and resurrection, we would be trapped in our sins. In fact, the Bible calls us enemies of God and slaves to sin. We don't want to love God or love others. We are covered with sin and full of hate.""How do we become different?" asked Lucas. "What do we have to do?""We can't do anything by ourselves. Jesus's love changes us," said Mrs. Renfro. "When you trusted in Him, He gave you His Holy Spirit, and you became something different. You became a child of God. You became someone who loves God and believes His Word." She pointed at the black and orange butterfly. "Just like the chrysalis transforms the caterpillar into a butterfly, Jesus saved you and transformed you. You are washed clean and more beautiful than any butterfly. You became a new creation in Christ Jesus, free from sin and an heir of heaven."Jonah peered into the mesh. "The butterfly is kind of like a new creation too. Only he's not free.""Not yet." Mrs. Renfro smiled. "C'mon, class. Let's give this butterfly one more transformation--from a trapped butterfly to a free one.""Just like we are free because of Jesus," said Mckenzie."Exactly," said Mrs. Renfro. -Cathryn Free

Become7e3da055-9c89-4fa8-9f34-6f654aa987baSun, 09 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: Symbols of the Holy Spirit Fr. Mike explores the different symbols the faithful use when discussing the Holy Spirit, such as fire, water, and anointing. We examine how these symbols help us more fully apprehend the person of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning of each symbol, as well as each symbol&#39;s connection to the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 694-701. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores the different symbols the faithful use when discussing the Holy Spirit, such as fire, water, and anointing. We examine how these symbols help us more fully apprehend the person of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike unpacks the meaning of each symbol, as well as each symbol&#39;s connection to the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 694-701. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 99: Symbols of the Holy Spirit2eb8638f-1eac-4228-8ba4-356f97c8444eSun, 09 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/9/23 The Body Homily from The Resurrection of the Lord I believe in the resurrection of the flesh. Just as Jesus Christ conquered death by dying and gave us life by rising from the dead, every person will get their body back. Those who are lost will have the bodies in Hell, and those who are saved will have their glorified bodies in Heaven. What will those bodies be like?Mass Readings from April 9, 2023:Acts 10:34a, 37-43Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9

Homily from The Resurrection of the Lord I believe in the resurrection of the flesh. Just as Jesus Christ conquered death by dying and gave us life by rising from the dead, every person will get their body back. Those who are lost will have the bodies in Hell, and those who are saved will have their glorified bodies in Heaven. What will those bodies be like?Mass Readings from April 9, 2023:Acts 10:34a, 37-43Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9

full4/9/23 The Bodydf4a8488-b8ed-42fe-8b91-0241ad594c8bSat, 08 Apr 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/9/23 The Body Homily from The Resurrection of the Lord I believe in the resurrection of the flesh. Just as Jesus Christ conquered death by dying and gave us life by rising from the dead, every person will get their body back. Those who are lost will have the bodies in Hell, and those who are saved will have their glorified bodies in Heaven. What will those bodies be like?Mass Readings from April 9, 2023:Acts 10:34a, 37-43Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9

Homily from The Resurrection of the Lord I believe in the resurrection of the flesh. Just as Jesus Christ conquered death by dying and gave us life by rising from the dead, every person will get their body back. Those who are lost will have the bodies in Hell, and those who are saved will have their glorified bodies in Heaven. What will those bodies be like?Mass Readings from April 9, 2023:Acts 10:34a, 37-43Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9

full4/9/23 The Body772010e0-ca6c-41cb-a4fd-3801ef6072c8Sat, 08 Apr 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/9/23 The Body Homily from The Resurrection of the Lord I believe in the resurrection of the flesh. Just as Jesus Christ conquered death by dying and gave us life by rising from the dead, every person will get their body back. Those who are lost will have the bodies in Hell, and those who are saved will have their glorified bodies in Heaven. What will those bodies be like?Mass Readings from April 9, 2023:Acts 10:34a, 37-43Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9

Homily from The Resurrection of the Lord I believe in the resurrection of the flesh. Just as Jesus Christ conquered death by dying and gave us life by rising from the dead, every person will get their body back. Those who are lost will have the bodies in Hell, and those who are saved will have their glorified bodies in Heaven. What will those bodies be like?Mass Readings from April 9, 2023:Acts 10:34a, 37-43Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9

full4/9/23 The Body7056c8a7-9abc-4b8d-955d-3edbfecda7b9Sat, 08 Apr 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2023) Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2023)ff5b6511-4028-42e8-9606-bde457d496bcSat, 08 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2023) Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2023)46754d3b-0437-4f51-922a-5b7e68724c65Sat, 08 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2023) Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2023)a542783e-0c2c-4bef-b489-5e545f33bda6Sat, 08 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2023) Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2023)3e3283d7-1f2f-41c1-9dd8-0a4169a0bd4eSat, 08 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: The Son and the Spirit Fr. Mike continues to examine the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit’s mission. We explore the joint mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit. When the Son and the Spirit act, they act together. Fr. Mike emphasizes that though the Son and the Spirit are two distinct persons, they are inseparable. We also examine the proper name of the Holy Spirit and the different titles we use for the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 689-693. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike continues to examine the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit’s mission. We explore the joint mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit. When the Son and the Spirit act, they act together. Fr. Mike emphasizes that though the Son and the Spirit are two distinct persons, they are inseparable. We also examine the proper name of the Holy Spirit and the different titles we use for the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 689-693. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 98: The Son and the Spiritff35e391-97a5-47ae-8aaf-fea26ff1a951Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSinging in the HallTad heard the familiar voices even before he saw them. The little boys were singing their favorite song again, and it made Tad smile. As he walked up the front path to their house, two little heads with dark brown hair flung open the door. "Hi!" Josiah and Hudson said, waving to Tad. Soon their dad appeared behind them. He scooped up his sons in his arms and hugged them tightly. As he did, Tad could hear him whisper in their ears, "I love you and I'm so glad I get to be your dad!" Josiah's and Hudson's faces glowed at these words, then they started giggling and squirming, so their dad put them down. They started singing again with renewed vigor as they charged down the hall and bounced out of sight. Pastor Lawrence welcomed Tad into his home with a grin. "I love those two rascals more than they will ever know," he said, laughing. But he didn't have to say it. Tad already knew it from the smile on his face, the joy in his sons' eyes, and the countless times he'd witnessed scenes like this before in Pastor Lawrence's home. As Tad followed Pastor Lawrence to the living room where other kids were gathered for their weekly youth group meeting, he thought of how God delighted in him as His child. God loves me so much He gave His own Son to save me, and He always welcomes me when I come to Him, Tad thought. Josiah and Hudson know their dad's love for them is huge, and that fills them with joy. Even though he has a busy job as a pastor, they know they have direct access to their dad any time they want. Being near him, they can't help but laugh and sing. "Thank you, God, for delighting in me and for giving me a glimpse of how much you love me through this family," Tad prayed as he left Pastor Lawrence's home later that night. "Pastor Lawrence's love for his sons isn't perfect, but your love for me is. Knowing that fills me with joy." Tad smiled as he turned the corner with a spring in his step. "It even makes me want to sing!" -Tad Trygar

Tad heard the familiar voices even before he saw them. The little boys were singing their favorite song again, and it made Tad smile. As he walked up the front path to their house, two little heads with dark brown hair flung open the door. "Hi!" Josiah and Hudson said, waving to Tad. Soon their dad appeared behind them. He scooped up his sons in his arms and hugged them tightly. As he did, Tad could hear him whisper in their ears, "I love you and I'm so glad I get to be your dad!" Josiah's and Hudson's faces glowed at these words, then they started giggling and squirming, so their dad put them down. They started singing again with renewed vigor as they charged down the hall and bounced out of sight. Pastor Lawrence welcomed Tad into his home with a grin. "I love those two rascals more than they will ever know," he said, laughing. But he didn't have to say it. Tad already knew it from the smile on his face, the joy in his sons' eyes, and the countless times he'd witnessed scenes like this before in Pastor Lawrence's home. As Tad followed Pastor Lawrence to the living room where other kids were gathered for their weekly youth group meeting, he thought of how God delighted in him as His child. God loves me so much He gave His own Son to save me, and He always welcomes me when I come to Him, Tad thought. Josiah and Hudson know their dad's love for them is huge, and that fills them with joy. Even though he has a busy job as a pastor, they know they have direct access to their dad any time they want. Being near him, they can't help but laugh and sing. "Thank you, God, for delighting in me and for giving me a glimpse of how much you love me through this family," Tad prayed as he left Pastor Lawrence's home later that night. "Pastor Lawrence's love for his sons isn't perfect, but your love for me is. Knowing that fills me with joy." Tad smiled as he turned the corner with a spring in his step. "It even makes me want to sing!" -Tad Trygar

Singing in the Halla7d6abc6-76a5-4de4-b0aa-9e0bb44404c9Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: The Son and the Spirit Fr. Mike continues to examine the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit’s mission. We explore the joint mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit. When the Son and the Spirit act, they act together. Fr. Mike emphasizes that though the Son and the Spirit are two distinct persons, they are inseparable. We also examine the proper name of the Holy Spirit and the different titles we use for the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 689-693. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike continues to examine the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit’s mission. We explore the joint mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit. When the Son and the Spirit act, they act together. Fr. Mike emphasizes that though the Son and the Spirit are two distinct persons, they are inseparable. We also examine the proper name of the Holy Spirit and the different titles we use for the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 689-693. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 98: The Son and the Spiritb0733101-2319-4c85-9ee6-58fd68c43baaSat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/7/23 Guilty Homily from Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion I am guilty. And I am loved. When we are falsely accused, we can often be tempted to defend ourselves or justify ourselves. This makes sense, since we want the truth to be known. But we must not fool ourselves into convincing ourselves that we are innocent. Christ came to save sinners. That means, if I am not a sinner—if I am not guilty—then Christ did not come to save me. But I am guilty...and He did come for me. And for you.Readings from April 7, 2023:Isaiah 52:13—53:12Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion I am guilty. And I am loved. When we are falsely accused, we can often be tempted to defend ourselves or justify ourselves. This makes sense, since we want the truth to be known. But we must not fool ourselves into convincing ourselves that we are innocent. Christ came to save sinners. That means, if I am not a sinner—if I am not guilty—then Christ did not come to save me. But I am guilty...and He did come for me. And for you.Readings from April 7, 2023:Isaiah 52:13—53:12Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full4/7/23 Guilty253a495b-3a27-4e86-aee1-690156dfe9efFri, 07 Apr 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/7/23 Guilty Homily from Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion I am guilty. And I am loved. When we are falsely accused, we can often be tempted to defend ourselves or justify ourselves. This makes sense, since we want the truth to be known. But we must not fool ourselves into convincing ourselves that we are innocent. Christ came to save sinners. That means, if I am not a sinner—if I am not guilty—then Christ did not come to save me. But I am guilty...and He did come for me. And for you.Readings from April 7, 2023:Isaiah 52:13—53:12Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion I am guilty. And I am loved. When we are falsely accused, we can often be tempted to defend ourselves or justify ourselves. This makes sense, since we want the truth to be known. But we must not fool ourselves into convincing ourselves that we are innocent. Christ came to save sinners. That means, if I am not a sinner—if I am not guilty—then Christ did not come to save me. But I am guilty...and He did come for me. And for you.Readings from April 7, 2023:Isaiah 52:13—53:12Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full4/7/23 Guilty998a6026-fcbe-4106-82a4-d8d907aa80b1Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/7/23 Guilty Homily from Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion I am guilty. And I am loved. When we are falsely accused, we can often be tempted to defend ourselves or justify ourselves. This makes sense, since we want the truth to be known. But we must not fool ourselves into convincing ourselves that we are innocent. Christ came to save sinners. That means, if I am not a sinner—if I am not guilty—then Christ did not come to save me. But I am guilty...and He did come for me. And for you.Readings from April 7, 2023:Isaiah 52:13—53:12Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion I am guilty. And I am loved. When we are falsely accused, we can often be tempted to defend ourselves or justify ourselves. This makes sense, since we want the truth to be known. But we must not fool ourselves into convincing ourselves that we are innocent. Christ came to save sinners. That means, if I am not a sinner—if I am not guilty—then Christ did not come to save me. But I am guilty...and He did come for me. And for you.Readings from April 7, 2023:Isaiah 52:13—53:12Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full4/7/23 Guilty7410b04f-82b2-402f-ae49-909b9cb05b36Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 104 - Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Unusual Explanation For Life On Earth What is the meaning of life? Quite a hard question to answer isn’t it? This question has stumped history’s greatest thinkers, however in this moment one of the greatest intellects of our time, Neil deGrasse Tyson, has a theory. It’s too easy to pessimistically countdown your days left on earth and find yourself desperately running around and endlessly searching for a grand meaning to life,. Instead, Neil believes that it is actually right in front of us, as we can create our own meaning of life. For Neil that is his quest for knowledge and learning something new each and everyday, for yourself and other people it could be completely different. Whichever path you decide to take, Neil believes that as long as you help others along the way and follow your interests you will become wiser. Listen to the full episode here - ⁠ https://g2ul0.app.link/XMtuSSePMyb Neil: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/neildegrassetyson/?hl=en https://neildegrassetyson.com/ Watch the episodes on YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the meaning of life? Quite a hard question to answer isn’t it? This question has stumped history’s greatest thinkers, however in this moment one of the greatest intellects of our time, Neil deGrasse Tyson, has a theory. It’s too easy to pessimistically countdown your days left on earth and find yourself desperately running around and endlessly searching for a grand meaning to life,. Instead, Neil believes that it is actually right in front of us, as we can create our own meaning of life. For Neil that is his quest for knowledge and learning something new each and everyday, for yourself and other people it could be completely different. Whichever path you decide to take, Neil believes that as long as you help others along the way and follow your interests you will become wiser. Listen to the full episode here - ⁠ https://g2ul0.app.link/XMtuSSePMyb Neil: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/neildegrassetyson/?hl=en https://neildegrassetyson.com/ Watch the episodes on YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 104 - Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Unusual Explanation For Life On Earth 377d9f1c-9733-44d2-b7e0-731132281cc5Fri, 07 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000644https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2023)4143e42f-415a-4916-a6ac-67e551d0e6d7Fri, 07 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2023)112010b2-66c7-4d8a-a79b-8530e402a5edFri, 07 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2023)3df7219e-979c-4e75-bf88-1bd6728991e1Fri, 07 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2023)9492eefd-dab7-4597-add5-e55f96cba417Fri, 07 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Introduction to the Holy Spirit Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin our examination of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and how God reveals himself as the Holy Spirit in our lives. Fr. Mike emphasizes the words of St. Irenaeus that, “in order to be touched by Christ, we must first be touched by the Holy Spirit.” We also explore eight ways the Catechism lays out for us to be able to understand the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 683-688. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin our examination of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and how God reveals himself as the Holy Spirit in our lives. Fr. Mike emphasizes the words of St. Irenaeus that, “in order to be touched by Christ, we must first be touched by the Holy Spirit.” We also explore eight ways the Catechism lays out for us to be able to understand the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 683-688. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 97: Introduction to the Holy Spiritaf7f52b2-f642-47ac-864d-f71561896648Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSacrifice of Love"Come on, Winston," Ellis called to his dog. "Let's go explore along the creek. We can cross the pasture today because the cows are way off on the other side." Winston came running, and they started out.When Ellis stopped to examine some tracks, he heard an angry bellow. His feet froze as a black Angus bull crashed through the brush and charged toward him. Winston lunged at the animal, snarling furiously. The bull shook his head and turned his attention to Winston. As Ellis pulled himself into a tree, the bull rammed the dog against the ground. When Ellis looked back down, he saw the angry bull charge Winston again, then return to the brush. He climbed down from the tree and hurried to Winston's still form. A lump rose in his throat, and he sprinted toward the house. "Dad! Mom!" he called frantically. "Help me!" His parents came running, and tears streamed down Ellis's cheeks as he told them about the bull. Dad followed Ellis to where Winston was and put his ear to the dog's chest. "His heart is still beating. Let's get him to the vet." The vet found that Winston had a broken rib and a concussion, but he'd be okay. "We'll keep him here overnight, then you can come get him in the morning."As Ellis and Dad rode home, Ellis spoke quietly. "Winston went after that bull so it wouldn't hurt me."Dad nodded. "Winston was willing to face injury and even death so you could live." After a moment, he added, "That's what Jesus did for us too. He willingly suffered pain and died on a cross to save us from eternal death. He offers us the gift of eternal life.""He loves us a lot to be willing to do that, doesn't He?" asked Ellis. "He sure does," said Dad. "He knew that sacrificing His life was the only way to save us. Because of our sin, there was nothing we could do to save ourselves."Ellis sighed as he looked out the window. "I'm so glad Winston is going to be okay after fighting that bull to save me," he said. "And I'm so glad Jesus loved me enough to die for me."Dad smiled at him. "Me too." -Karen L. Blumhagen

"Come on, Winston," Ellis called to his dog. "Let's go explore along the creek. We can cross the pasture today because the cows are way off on the other side." Winston came running, and they started out.When Ellis stopped to examine some tracks, he heard an angry bellow. His feet froze as a black Angus bull crashed through the brush and charged toward him. Winston lunged at the animal, snarling furiously. The bull shook his head and turned his attention to Winston. As Ellis pulled himself into a tree, the bull rammed the dog against the ground. When Ellis looked back down, he saw the angry bull charge Winston again, then return to the brush. He climbed down from the tree and hurried to Winston's still form. A lump rose in his throat, and he sprinted toward the house. "Dad! Mom!" he called frantically. "Help me!" His parents came running, and tears streamed down Ellis's cheeks as he told them about the bull. Dad followed Ellis to where Winston was and put his ear to the dog's chest. "His heart is still beating. Let's get him to the vet." The vet found that Winston had a broken rib and a concussion, but he'd be okay. "We'll keep him here overnight, then you can come get him in the morning."As Ellis and Dad rode home, Ellis spoke quietly. "Winston went after that bull so it wouldn't hurt me."Dad nodded. "Winston was willing to face injury and even death so you could live." After a moment, he added, "That's what Jesus did for us too. He willingly suffered pain and died on a cross to save us from eternal death. He offers us the gift of eternal life.""He loves us a lot to be willing to do that, doesn't He?" asked Ellis. "He sure does," said Dad. "He knew that sacrificing His life was the only way to save us. Because of our sin, there was nothing we could do to save ourselves."Ellis sighed as he looked out the window. "I'm so glad Winston is going to be okay after fighting that bull to save me," he said. "And I'm so glad Jesus loved me enough to die for me."Dad smiled at him. "Me too." -Karen L. Blumhagen

Sacrifice of Love42b93aea-2769-4e78-9df0-14dced2418ebFri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Introduction to the Holy Spirit Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin our examination of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and how God reveals himself as the Holy Spirit in our lives. Fr. Mike emphasizes the words of St. Irenaeus that, “in order to be touched by Christ, we must first be touched by the Holy Spirit.” We also explore eight ways the Catechism lays out for us to be able to understand the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 683-688. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we begin our examination of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and how God reveals himself as the Holy Spirit in our lives. Fr. Mike emphasizes the words of St. Irenaeus that, “in order to be touched by Christ, we must first be touched by the Holy Spirit.” We also explore eight ways the Catechism lays out for us to be able to understand the Holy Spirit. Today’s readings are Catechism Paragraphs 683-688. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 97: Introduction to the Holy Spirit046ee1ed-743e-4ffb-bb2b-1253aad5128cFri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThrowback Thursday: Praying Through Holy Week Find out how the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist from Duluth pray during Holy Week, and maybe discover something you can use in your prayer life as we walk with Jesus from his entry into Jerusalem, to Calvary and the Resurrection. The unique prayer commitment Fr. Mike suggests in this episode follows Jesus through all of his experiences—from suffering to celebration—in this the holiest week of the year.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Find out how the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist from Duluth pray during Holy Week, and maybe discover something you can use in your prayer life as we walk with Jesus from his entry into Jerusalem, to Calvary and the Resurrection. The unique prayer commitment Fr. Mike suggests in this episode follows Jesus through all of his experiences—from suffering to celebration—in this the holiest week of the year.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThrowback Thursday: Praying Through Holy Weekfaa3bcfe-ce92-4894-ae6a-1ad7a0c103eaThu, 06 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThrowback Thursday: Praying Through Holy Week Find out how the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist from Duluth pray during Holy Week, and maybe discover something you can use in your prayer life as we walk with Jesus from his entry into Jerusalem, to Calvary and the Resurrection. The unique prayer commitment Fr. Mike suggests in this episode follows Jesus through all of his experiences—from suffering to celebration—in this the holiest week of the year.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Find out how the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist from Duluth pray during Holy Week, and maybe discover something you can use in your prayer life as we walk with Jesus from his entry into Jerusalem, to Calvary and the Resurrection. The unique prayer commitment Fr. Mike suggests in this episode follows Jesus through all of his experiences—from suffering to celebration—in this the holiest week of the year.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThrowback Thursday: Praying Through Holy Weekb73d05b7-2929-46ef-88f0-61fa9ab2f0a6Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Peter 4:1-11 – Living for God1 Peter 4:1-11

1 Peter 4:1-11

full1 Peter 4:1-11 – Living for God8f30a0a9-ce8d-4dae-ae65-6f94c2c766b1Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:30:00 +0000838https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/6/23 Priesthood Homily from Holy Thursday The only gifts the first priests had to offer the world was what God had given them. Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the final stages of Christ's Passion. But it also marks the institution of the Eucharist and the Priesthood.Mass Readings from April 6, 2023:Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from Holy Thursday The only gifts the first priests had to offer the world was what God had given them. Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the final stages of Christ's Passion. But it also marks the institution of the Eucharist and the Priesthood.Mass Readings from April 6, 2023:Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full4/6/23 Priesthood2c0fb957-4e4e-4cde-b162-187f14d6c939Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/6/23 Priesthood Homily from Holy Thursday The only gifts the first priests had to offer the world was what God had given them. Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the final stages of Christ's Passion. But it also marks the institution of the Eucharist and the Priesthood.Mass Readings from April 6, 2023:Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from Holy Thursday The only gifts the first priests had to offer the world was what God had given them. Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the final stages of Christ's Passion. But it also marks the institution of the Eucharist and the Priesthood.Mass Readings from April 6, 2023:Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full4/6/23 Priesthood36404a8b-b8d1-41b8-b1d1-7c65894d7631Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/6/23 Priesthood Homily from Holy Thursday The only gifts the first priests had to offer the world was what God had given them. Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the final stages of Christ's Passion. But it also marks the institution of the Eucharist and the Priesthood.Mass Readings from April 6, 2023:Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from Holy Thursday The only gifts the first priests had to offer the world was what God had given them. Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the final stages of Christ's Passion. But it also marks the institution of the Eucharist and the Priesthood.Mass Readings from April 6, 2023:Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full4/6/23 Priesthood396103cd-e311-4ccb-8e17-bfd3aea5afc0Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Epic Tales Help Boys Become MenEverywhere we see men who lack virtue, true masculinity, and grit. One Commander in the U.S. Navy, Brandon Hale, is doing something about this through the art of storytelling. His epic adventures showcase virtue as something that is necessary, obtainable, and desirable to boys. We get to discuss what got him into writing as well as his life as a father, JAG Lawyer, and author. Prince Martin Epic Series - https://princemartin.com 🔴 Help Us Launch The Catholic Gentleman Membership Program Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everywhere we see men who lack virtue, true masculinity, and grit. One Commander in the U.S. Navy, Brandon Hale, is doing something about this through the art of storytelling. His epic adventures showcase virtue as something that is necessary, obtainable, and desirable to boys. We get to discuss what got him into writing as well as his life as a father, JAG Lawyer, and author. Prince Martin Epic Series - https://princemartin.com 🔴 Help Us Launch The Catholic Gentleman Membership Program Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy Epic Tales Help Boys Become Men3e1b022c-9e6b-4e2b-ad9d-20dd7562ed20Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:15:00 +00002342https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoctor & Therapist To The Worlds Superstars: Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus & Bella Hadid!: Dr AmenThere is a war going on and the battle is for your brain health. According to Dr Daniel Amen, whether it is food that will kill you, news that will stress you or gadgets that will drain your dopamine and attention, so much of the modern world is dangerous for your brain health. Having scanned and examined over 200,000 brains, Dr Daniel Amen’s mission is to change the way people see mental health as isolated from brain health, and instead reimagine it so that people realise that if your brain healthy your mind will follow. In this life changing conversation Dr Daniel Amen discusses how he revolutionised the field of psychology, discovered the power of brain scans and being the psychiatrist to the stars. In the episode Dr Amen outlines everything you need to know to ensure that you have the healthiest brain, and therefore the healthiest and happiest mind possible. Dr Amen: Instagram: http://bit.ly/40KOHPu Dr Amen’s book: https://amzn.to/3MkB8lx Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a war going on and the battle is for your brain health. According to Dr Daniel Amen, whether it is food that will kill you, news that will stress you or gadgets that will drain your dopamine and attention, so much of the modern world is dangerous for your brain health. Having scanned and examined over 200,000 brains, Dr Daniel Amen’s mission is to change the way people see mental health as isolated from brain health, and instead reimagine it so that people realise that if your brain healthy your mind will follow. In this life changing conversation Dr Daniel Amen discusses how he revolutionised the field of psychology, discovered the power of brain scans and being the psychiatrist to the stars. In the episode Dr Amen outlines everything you need to know to ensure that you have the healthiest brain, and therefore the healthiest and happiest mind possible. Dr Amen: Instagram: http://bit.ly/40KOHPu Dr Amen’s book: https://amzn.to/3MkB8lx Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDoctor & Therapist To The Worlds Superstars: Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus & Bella Hadid!: Dr Amen443d9ea9-0eb7-49df-9acb-77d8b3224ce2Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +00006901https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2023) As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2023)54f9040d-3033-489b-b4a3-bf9924b75745Thu, 06 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2023) As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2023)bb8358ff-95a8-4071-b871-79938776f5f0Thu, 06 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2023) As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2023)323b38cd-4202-41ef-9f25-6fa4083cc1cdThu, 06 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2023) As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2023)48e39492-8cec-48fa-9f94-7723847d2ad9Thu, 06 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: The Church’s Ultimate Trial The Catechism concludes the section on The Son with an examination of the final trial and judgment that will happen before Christ’s Second Coming. This final trial will involve the &quot;supreme religious deception&quot; of the Antichrist, a deception that has already been present at various times in human history. Fr. Mike emphasizes that apostasy is a dramatic turning away from what we hold to be true. He reminds us that no other person can usher in the Messianic Age other than Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 675-682. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism concludes the section on The Son with an examination of the final trial and judgment that will happen before Christ’s Second Coming. This final trial will involve the &quot;supreme religious deception&quot; of the Antichrist, a deception that has already been present at various times in human history. Fr. Mike emphasizes that apostasy is a dramatic turning away from what we hold to be true. He reminds us that no other person can usher in the Messianic Age other than Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 675-682. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 96: The Church’s Ultimate Trial3cd6dc30-0ec0-4fb6-a2d8-3b8dbb7b54d4Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSinging in the Rain"Oh no! It looks like rain!" Reid exclaimed, anxiously looking up at the sky from the porch of the vacation cottage his family was renting for spring break. "It sure does," Mom said. "I think we'd better postpone our picnic on the beach until later in the week." "But I want to go swimming!" Reid said. As he spoke, raindrops began to fall, and his eyebrows drew together in a frown. Soon rain was pouring down, and Reid groaned in frustration. "My whole day is ruined," he grumbled.Reid's sister Braelin held a finger to her lips. "Shhh…listen." A clear, pure song came from a treetop. A bird was singing in the rain. "I don't care about a dumb bird singing. The day is ruined!" Reid shot back. "What good is a vacation if you can't do anything?" "Why don't you get out one of your games, Reid? We may as well have some fun in spite of the rain," said Dad. "Fun? Yeah right!" Reid fumed, but he grudgingly went to get a game. Soon he, Braelin, Dad, and Mom were busy playing and laughing. Suddenly Dad looked up at the clock. "Can you believe it's nearly dinnertime? Why don't we roast hot dogs in the fireplace?""We can have a picnic dinner right here," said Mom. "Let's get the fire going and spread a blanket on the floor." As they ate, Braelin grinned. "This is fun, isn't it, Reid?" "It's great!" Reid pushed a gooey toasted marshmallow off his stick onto a graham cracker. "The whole day was so much fun that I forgot about the rain. I've been thinking--that bird had the right idea after all. Sorry I got so upset earlier." "It's okay," said Dad. "It's natural to feel disappointed when plans don't work out. But the rain didn't stop us from enjoying our time together.""That's right," said Mom. "We got to spend this rainy day together, and that brought us joy. That's a good thing to remember whenever we feel sad or disappointed in life. Even when things are hard, Jesus is with us, and we can always find joy in His presence. That bird was a good example for all of us. There's always a reason to sing--even when it rains." -Carolyn E. Yost

"Oh no! It looks like rain!" Reid exclaimed, anxiously looking up at the sky from the porch of the vacation cottage his family was renting for spring break. "It sure does," Mom said. "I think we'd better postpone our picnic on the beach until later in the week." "But I want to go swimming!" Reid said. As he spoke, raindrops began to fall, and his eyebrows drew together in a frown. Soon rain was pouring down, and Reid groaned in frustration. "My whole day is ruined," he grumbled.Reid's sister Braelin held a finger to her lips. "Shhh…listen." A clear, pure song came from a treetop. A bird was singing in the rain. "I don't care about a dumb bird singing. The day is ruined!" Reid shot back. "What good is a vacation if you can't do anything?" "Why don't you get out one of your games, Reid? We may as well have some fun in spite of the rain," said Dad. "Fun? Yeah right!" Reid fumed, but he grudgingly went to get a game. Soon he, Braelin, Dad, and Mom were busy playing and laughing. Suddenly Dad looked up at the clock. "Can you believe it's nearly dinnertime? Why don't we roast hot dogs in the fireplace?""We can have a picnic dinner right here," said Mom. "Let's get the fire going and spread a blanket on the floor." As they ate, Braelin grinned. "This is fun, isn't it, Reid?" "It's great!" Reid pushed a gooey toasted marshmallow off his stick onto a graham cracker. "The whole day was so much fun that I forgot about the rain. I've been thinking--that bird had the right idea after all. Sorry I got so upset earlier." "It's okay," said Dad. "It's natural to feel disappointed when plans don't work out. But the rain didn't stop us from enjoying our time together.""That's right," said Mom. "We got to spend this rainy day together, and that brought us joy. That's a good thing to remember whenever we feel sad or disappointed in life. Even when things are hard, Jesus is with us, and we can always find joy in His presence. That bird was a good example for all of us. There's always a reason to sing--even when it rains." -Carolyn E. Yost

Singing in the Rainede7e7f4-a642-475f-8ee1-032cbb58347fThu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: The Church’s Ultimate Trial The Catechism concludes the section on The Son with an examination of the final trial and judgment that will happen before Christ’s Second Coming. This final trial will involve the &quot;supreme religious deception&quot; of the Antichrist, a deception that has already been present at various times in human history. Fr. Mike emphasizes that apostasy is a dramatic turning away from what we hold to be true. He reminds us that no other person can usher in the Messianic Age other than Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 675-682. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism concludes the section on The Son with an examination of the final trial and judgment that will happen before Christ’s Second Coming. This final trial will involve the &quot;supreme religious deception&quot; of the Antichrist, a deception that has already been present at various times in human history. Fr. Mike emphasizes that apostasy is a dramatic turning away from what we hold to be true. He reminds us that no other person can usher in the Messianic Age other than Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 675-682. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 96: The Church’s Ultimate Trial05318997-e4f7-4cf9-b508-f5651820c165Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#479 The New Hidden Relativism - Karlo BroussardWith the strident morality of modern movements such as &#8220;Me Too,&#8221; it would seem that relativism has been replaced with moralism. Well, maybe not, says Karlo Broussard in his latest book, &#8220;The New Relativism.&#8221; In this episode, he explains how moral outrage is often a cover for an entrenched relativism. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and Karlo Broussard is our guest. He&#8217;s got a brand new book out that you can get over at shop.catholic.com or…

With the strident morality of modern movements such as &#8220;Me Too,&#8221; it would seem that relativism has been replaced with moralism. Well, maybe not, says Karlo Broussard in his latest book, &#8220;The New Relativism.&#8221; In this episode, he explains how moral outrage is often a cover for an entrenched relativism. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and Karlo Broussard is our guest. He&#8217;s got a brand new book out that you can get over at shop.catholic.com or…

#479 The New Hidden Relativism - Karlo Broussard5ef40eb5-653f-4e6a-8d40-77830cbf24baWed, 05 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags130 - Walking with God with Daniel KrynzelA lot of guys struggle to believe that they can actually hear God's will for their lives. It's easy to lose heart and drift when we lose this connection. But what if it was easier to connect with God than we've been lead to believe? What if there was a guided process that would help you better align your life with God's plan? What if it was easy and simple? Join me in this episode as Daniel Krynzel outlines his Walking With God process. He tells his story of how even though he had everything money could buy, he had a huge hole in his heart. This was only filled when he learned how to listen to God and put His plan into practice - even when it was unexpected! Daniel is offering his app totally for free, I really recommend you check this out! You can find it at https://thegodwalkapp.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Prayer 04:10 - How to lead 09:20 - Starting a deeper connection to God 15:00 - Whose voice is it? 21:20 - The start is often fear-based and what to do? 24:30 - God unwinds Daniel's business 30:05 - Why am I making all this money and feel like crap? 32:30 - Tell God where I am; speak the truth 37:30 - If I just knew what to do... 42:45 - How to use the app 43:55 - How to get the app for free 45:30 - A Bold Challenge

A lot of guys struggle to believe that they can actually hear God's will for their lives. It's easy to lose heart and drift when we lose this connection. But what if it was easier to connect with God than we've been lead to believe? What if there was a guided process that would help you better align your life with God's plan? What if it was easy and simple? Join me in this episode as Daniel Krynzel outlines his Walking With God process. He tells his story of how even though he had everything money could buy, he had a huge hole in his heart. This was only filled when he learned how to listen to God and put His plan into practice - even when it was unexpected! Daniel is offering his app totally for free, I really recommend you check this out! You can find it at https://thegodwalkapp.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Prayer 04:10 - How to lead 09:20 - Starting a deeper connection to God 15:00 - Whose voice is it? 21:20 - The start is often fear-based and what to do? 24:30 - God unwinds Daniel's business 30:05 - Why am I making all this money and feel like crap? 32:30 - Tell God where I am; speak the truth 37:30 - If I just knew what to do... 42:45 - How to use the app 43:55 - How to get the app for free 45:30 - A Bold Challenge

full130 - Walking with God with Daniel Krynzel6a250e74-4e17-444c-a879-43c207ab63d2Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2023) As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2023)5dd27d5f-e390-4358-ac9e-fb7906dacc76Wed, 05 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2023) As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2023)fab3e31a-30d9-4c54-8177-5b7d82d33f8cWed, 05 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2023) As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2023)7d247738-273d-4f39-ab18-8caac881542bWed, 05 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2023) As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2023)c5c30d43-157d-4f01-908f-5234c4c64f18Wed, 05 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: Christ’s Reign on Earth Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore Christ’s reign on earth. We examine the reality of Christ’s reign as both “already” and “not yet.” For, even though Christ reigns on earth, we are still waiting for the fulfillment of his kingdom. Because, while the Church is Christ’s kingdom on earth, it is endowed with a “sanctity that is real but imperfect.” Fr. Mike also reiterates that Jesus Christ is truly the fulfillment of every promise made to Israel in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 668-674. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore Christ’s reign on earth. We examine the reality of Christ’s reign as both “already” and “not yet.” For, even though Christ reigns on earth, we are still waiting for the fulfillment of his kingdom. Because, while the Church is Christ’s kingdom on earth, it is endowed with a “sanctity that is real but imperfect.” Fr. Mike also reiterates that Jesus Christ is truly the fulfillment of every promise made to Israel in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 668-674. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 95: Christ’s Reign on Earthcc1146c2-5cc1-4330-a733-d4cfb43a95d4Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMamá Plays Fútbol"Miguel, do you want to play soccer?"Miguel looked up from his homework. His friend Isaac peeked at him through the screen door. Miguel grinned. "You mean fútbol?" he asked, using the Spanish word for soccer.Isaac laughed. "No, soccer!" "Fútbol!" "Homework!" Mamá pushed through the swinging door from the kitchen. "It's not long until dinner. We're having empanadas."Miguel's mouth watered as he thought of the fried pockets of pastry with cheesy filling. Then he looked down at his book. "I can finish my homework later, Mamá."Mamá shook her head. "Homework first. Then dinner. Then fútbol. That's the rule." She went back into the kitchen. "It's a dumb rule," Miguel muttered. He pushed his book away and slipped outside. Minutes later, Mamá came outside. "Uh oh," Isaac said."I want to play too," Mamá said. "I want to play fútbol." Isaac and Miguel looked at each other. Suddenly, Mamá scooped up the soccer ball and started running away from the boys. She ran out of the front yard and down the street. "Mamá, wait! Where are you going?" Miguel shouted. "Mamá!" Mamá stopped running. "What's wrong?" she asked. "I want to play fútbol.""You're not playing by the rules!" Miguel said. "Why should I?" Mamá asked. Miguel tried to catch his breath. "Without rules, fútbol isn't fútbol. You're just running with the ball by yourself."Mamá nodded. "You're right. Following the rules allows everyone to play the game together. The rules we have in our family are like that too. They help us think about how our actions affect others so we can show each other the love of Jesus instead of only thinking about ourselves." Mamá bounced the soccer ball against her knee. "You know He died for us because we broke His rules, right? And we can show that same kind of love by acting in a way that benefits others and not just ourselves." Mamá smiled and tossed the ball to Miguel."Okay, Mamá," Miguel said. "I'll go do my homework." "And I'll finish dinner," Mamá said. "Let's not keep those empanadas waiting!" -Hannah Zellers

"Miguel, do you want to play soccer?"Miguel looked up from his homework. His friend Isaac peeked at him through the screen door. Miguel grinned. "You mean fútbol?" he asked, using the Spanish word for soccer.Isaac laughed. "No, soccer!" "Fútbol!" "Homework!" Mamá pushed through the swinging door from the kitchen. "It's not long until dinner. We're having empanadas."Miguel's mouth watered as he thought of the fried pockets of pastry with cheesy filling. Then he looked down at his book. "I can finish my homework later, Mamá."Mamá shook her head. "Homework first. Then dinner. Then fútbol. That's the rule." She went back into the kitchen. "It's a dumb rule," Miguel muttered. He pushed his book away and slipped outside. Minutes later, Mamá came outside. "Uh oh," Isaac said."I want to play too," Mamá said. "I want to play fútbol." Isaac and Miguel looked at each other. Suddenly, Mamá scooped up the soccer ball and started running away from the boys. She ran out of the front yard and down the street. "Mamá, wait! Where are you going?" Miguel shouted. "Mamá!" Mamá stopped running. "What's wrong?" she asked. "I want to play fútbol.""You're not playing by the rules!" Miguel said. "Why should I?" Mamá asked. Miguel tried to catch his breath. "Without rules, fútbol isn't fútbol. You're just running with the ball by yourself."Mamá nodded. "You're right. Following the rules allows everyone to play the game together. The rules we have in our family are like that too. They help us think about how our actions affect others so we can show each other the love of Jesus instead of only thinking about ourselves." Mamá bounced the soccer ball against her knee. "You know He died for us because we broke His rules, right? And we can show that same kind of love by acting in a way that benefits others and not just ourselves." Mamá smiled and tossed the ball to Miguel."Okay, Mamá," Miguel said. "I'll go do my homework." "And I'll finish dinner," Mamá said. "Let's not keep those empanadas waiting!" -Hannah Zellers

Mamá Plays Fútbol7bc56961-650d-4712-aa12-5b34b09857a8Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: Christ’s Reign on Earth Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore Christ’s reign on earth. We examine the reality of Christ’s reign as both “already” and “not yet.” For, even though Christ reigns on earth, we are still waiting for the fulfillment of his kingdom. Because, while the Church is Christ’s kingdom on earth, it is endowed with a “sanctity that is real but imperfect.” Fr. Mike also reiterates that Jesus Christ is truly the fulfillment of every promise made to Israel in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 668-674. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore Christ’s reign on earth. We examine the reality of Christ’s reign as both “already” and “not yet.” For, even though Christ reigns on earth, we are still waiting for the fulfillment of his kingdom. Because, while the Church is Christ’s kingdom on earth, it is endowed with a “sanctity that is real but imperfect.” Fr. Mike also reiterates that Jesus Christ is truly the fulfillment of every promise made to Israel in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 668-674. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 95: Christ’s Reign on Earthbd1ac2ec-9e0f-4f4e-812e-5abb4aa367dcWed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2023) Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2023)82b9a3be-3929-49ee-80e9-36c2de57e70dTue, 04 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2023) Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2023)7ac1909f-dc56-49cb-a2c1-286ad35941b0Tue, 04 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2023) Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2023)3dcbc25d-0c5b-494c-bf37-4d04f792212bTue, 04 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2023) Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2023)a9028f2b-f344-44f8-b505-b49e8bf8a7c5Tue, 04 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Christ’s Ascension into Heaven The Catechism unpacks the line from the Creed, “He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Fr. Mike highlights the reality that we do not have direct access to the Father without his Son, Jesus. Christ’s ascension into heaven means, “the irreversible entry of his humanity into divine glory,” uniting our humanity with God’s divinity in a remarkable way—which finds its earthly culmination in the Holy Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 659-667. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism unpacks the line from the Creed, “He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Fr. Mike highlights the reality that we do not have direct access to the Father without his Son, Jesus. Christ’s ascension into heaven means, “the irreversible entry of his humanity into divine glory,” uniting our humanity with God’s divinity in a remarkable way—which finds its earthly culmination in the Holy Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 659-667. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 94: Christ’s Ascension into Heaven027e2541-e512-45c1-92c9-100b782bad4cTue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Cure"What are you two working on?" Mom asked as she set grocery bags on the counter. "Our Sunday school teacher gave us homework," answered Maddie. Abby, Maddie's best friend, looked up from her project. "But it's fun work," she added. Mom looked at the kitchen table. Glue sticks, scissors, sheets of tissue paper, a stack of thick white card stock, and gel pens in a variety of colors covered the surface. "What's the assignment?"Maddie put down the large egg shape she had cut out of card stock. "We're supposed to make invitations for the Easter service on Sunday. Mrs. Miller wants us to hand them out to our neighbors and friends who don't have a church."Abby also cut out an egg shape. "We decided to make our invitations look like Easter eggs. We'll decorate the front, and on the back we'll write the time and place."Mom watched as Maddie glued pink and purple tissue paper strips onto her egg, then added sequins down the center of each strip. Abby tore pieces of tissue and covered her paper egg with a mosaic of overlapping colors."What a great idea," said Mom. "These beautiful invitations can point people to the cure."Maddie put her glue stick down. "What cure?""Do our neighbors have a disease? Is it Covid?" asked Abby. Mom smiled. "We were all born with a disease. It's called sin, and it's deadly. Without the cure, this disease ends with death, so Jesus came to save us. He's the cure!""Is Jesus like that pink medicine I took for my earache?" asked Maddie."Sort of," said Mom. "Only much better."Abby looked confused. "How do we take Jesus?" "Remember when you and Maddie both trusted Jesus as your Savior at church camp last summer?" The girls nodded. "When you trusted in Him, He took away your sin," Mom told them. "He forgave you for the wrong things you've done and gave you eternal life. Now you never need to be afraid of death, because even though our bodies die, Jesus promises to raise you from the dead one day, just like He rose again on Easter Sunday."Maddie picked up her scissors. "I guess we need to make a bunch of these invitations so everyone can know about the cure!" -Bonnie Carr

"What are you two working on?" Mom asked as she set grocery bags on the counter. "Our Sunday school teacher gave us homework," answered Maddie. Abby, Maddie's best friend, looked up from her project. "But it's fun work," she added. Mom looked at the kitchen table. Glue sticks, scissors, sheets of tissue paper, a stack of thick white card stock, and gel pens in a variety of colors covered the surface. "What's the assignment?"Maddie put down the large egg shape she had cut out of card stock. "We're supposed to make invitations for the Easter service on Sunday. Mrs. Miller wants us to hand them out to our neighbors and friends who don't have a church."Abby also cut out an egg shape. "We decided to make our invitations look like Easter eggs. We'll decorate the front, and on the back we'll write the time and place."Mom watched as Maddie glued pink and purple tissue paper strips onto her egg, then added sequins down the center of each strip. Abby tore pieces of tissue and covered her paper egg with a mosaic of overlapping colors."What a great idea," said Mom. "These beautiful invitations can point people to the cure."Maddie put her glue stick down. "What cure?""Do our neighbors have a disease? Is it Covid?" asked Abby. Mom smiled. "We were all born with a disease. It's called sin, and it's deadly. Without the cure, this disease ends with death, so Jesus came to save us. He's the cure!""Is Jesus like that pink medicine I took for my earache?" asked Maddie."Sort of," said Mom. "Only much better."Abby looked confused. "How do we take Jesus?" "Remember when you and Maddie both trusted Jesus as your Savior at church camp last summer?" The girls nodded. "When you trusted in Him, He took away your sin," Mom told them. "He forgave you for the wrong things you've done and gave you eternal life. Now you never need to be afraid of death, because even though our bodies die, Jesus promises to raise you from the dead one day, just like He rose again on Easter Sunday."Maddie picked up her scissors. "I guess we need to make a bunch of these invitations so everyone can know about the cure!" -Bonnie Carr

The Cured92d5c9b-46d5-4bd7-b49e-154ce5200ce2Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Christ’s Ascension into Heaven The Catechism unpacks the line from the Creed, “He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Fr. Mike highlights the reality that we do not have direct access to the Father without his Son, Jesus. Christ’s ascension into heaven means, “the irreversible entry of his humanity into divine glory,” uniting our humanity with God’s divinity in a remarkable way—which finds its earthly culmination in the Holy Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 659-667. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism unpacks the line from the Creed, “He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Fr. Mike highlights the reality that we do not have direct access to the Father without his Son, Jesus. Christ’s ascension into heaven means, “the irreversible entry of his humanity into divine glory,” uniting our humanity with God’s divinity in a remarkable way—which finds its earthly culmination in the Holy Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 659-667. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 94: Christ’s Ascension into Heavenbedbf117-ec50-4601-8ff1-73ceb0916693Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDad Up with RJ and DustinFatherhood can sometimes feel very heavy - you are literally trusted with the future care of these little souls God sends to you. Our society does not do a great job recognizing the role of "dad," nor does it reward those dads who do a great job. Fatherhood is largely a silent job - but that doesn't mean it's not important. All of us need help do be the best dad we can possibly be - which is what our children need! Join me in this episode as RJ Campbell and Dustin Hoog describe their project Balanced Business Dad, and what they do to help dads everywhere "Dad up!" It's a challenge all of us need  You can read more about RJ and Dustin's business The Balanced Business Dad at their website https://www.thebalancedbusinessdad.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Prayer 03:20 - Start of Balanced Business Dad 06:25 - Starting struggles of Dustin and RJ 16:10 - Early goals of Balanced Business Dad 18:45 - DADUP framework 24:15 - Corporate to Entrepreneurial transition 27:54 - Utilizing the Brotherhood 31:10 - Sideline Friends vs Refrigerator Friends 34:10 - Embrace the Challenge, Perform like your life depends on it! 37:45 - How is life different now? 42:30 - Everyone has the same challenges 43:47 - Find out more and connect!

Fatherhood can sometimes feel very heavy - you are literally trusted with the future care of these little souls God sends to you. Our society does not do a great job recognizing the role of "dad," nor does it reward those dads who do a great job. Fatherhood is largely a silent job - but that doesn't mean it's not important. All of us need help do be the best dad we can possibly be - which is what our children need! Join me in this episode as RJ Campbell and Dustin Hoog describe their project Balanced Business Dad, and what they do to help dads everywhere "Dad up!" It's a challenge all of us need  You can read more about RJ and Dustin's business The Balanced Business Dad at their website https://www.thebalancedbusinessdad.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Prayer 03:20 - Start of Balanced Business Dad 06:25 - Starting struggles of Dustin and RJ 16:10 - Early goals of Balanced Business Dad 18:45 - DADUP framework 24:15 - Corporate to Entrepreneurial transition 27:54 - Utilizing the Brotherhood 31:10 - Sideline Friends vs Refrigerator Friends 34:10 - Embrace the Challenge, Perform like your life depends on it! 37:45 - How is life different now? 42:30 - Everyone has the same challenges 43:47 - Find out more and connect!

fullDad Up with RJ and Dustincdd7ad89-211a-48fa-b034-9ed98b8d7633Mon, 03 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Man That Makes Millionaires: How To Turn $1,000 Into $100 Million!: Alex HormoziAlex Hormozi knows all about the highs and lows of the journey to becoming successful. From betrayal, fortunes changing as quickly as going from broke to $20 million in under a year, to using pain and failure as fuel. But one thing that doesn’t change on the journey is strength of character, true relationships and the unbudging will to succeed. As a first generation American Alex knew the sacrifice that his family had made so that his life would be better than theirs, however he also knew that he had to carve out his own path and not the one his father had laid out for him. In this raw conversation Alex discusses everything from business to love and everything in between. If you want to know what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur Alex has had to earn the hard way the lessons he now shares. Alex Hormozi: Instagram: http://bit.ly/40WnLMu Website: http://bit.ly/3UasFTS Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Hormozi knows all about the highs and lows of the journey to becoming successful. From betrayal, fortunes changing as quickly as going from broke to $20 million in under a year, to using pain and failure as fuel. But one thing that doesn’t change on the journey is strength of character, true relationships and the unbudging will to succeed. As a first generation American Alex knew the sacrifice that his family had made so that his life would be better than theirs, however he also knew that he had to carve out his own path and not the one his father had laid out for him. In this raw conversation Alex discusses everything from business to love and everything in between. If you want to know what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur Alex has had to earn the hard way the lessons he now shares. Alex Hormozi: Instagram: http://bit.ly/40WnLMu Website: http://bit.ly/3UasFTS Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Man That Makes Millionaires: How To Turn $1,000 Into $100 Million!: Alex Hormozi4223edfc-8924-4599-a7d3-b0e02a236ab2Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +00006888https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2023) Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2023)281f5173-23bd-4e81-9116-140e12c01a28Mon, 03 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2023) Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2023)3c9ec5a3-618b-4e86-bb55-8c57ac704f03Mon, 03 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2023) Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2023)ab0b67df-28f4-40b5-bf2e-df42c2a758f6Mon, 03 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2023) Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2023)99b61163-dbb6-42ed-ad89-7e6fefd41c12Mon, 03 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: The Meaning of the Resurrection The Catechism wraps up its discussion surrounding Article 5 of the Creed (“He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead”) and asks the question, “What does Jesus’ resurrection mean for me?” Fr. Mike points out that Christ’s resurrection proves—definitively—that he is the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 651-658. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism wraps up its discussion surrounding Article 5 of the Creed (“He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead”) and asks the question, “What does Jesus’ resurrection mean for me?” Fr. Mike points out that Christ’s resurrection proves—definitively—that he is the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 651-658. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 93: The Meaning of the Resurrection2959ef2d-c1ea-4d25-b24d-89c3f051b893Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFlying HighJames watched the red kite soaring in the bright sky. His big brother Michael grinned. "Don't you wish we could take off and fly like that?" Michael asked."Yeah!" James grinned back. "But if I were that kite, I wouldn't want the string to hold me down. I'd want to fly away, high above the clouds."Michael laughed. "But if you broke loose, you'd crash to the ground instead of flying away. Without the string, that kite would just fall down."James turned to his father. "Would it, Daddy?""Yep," said Dad. "If that string broke, or if you let go of it, the kite would soon fall.""Oh." James's small hands clutched the spool of string, trying to make sure his kite didn't get away."You know," Dad mused, "in a way, we're something like that kite. Even though the kite dips and swerves in the gusts of air, the string keeps it from falling. It holds the kite steady in the wind so it can fly high. Jesus does the same thing for us. He holds us steady when things happen in our lives that blow against us." "You mean bad things, don't you?" said Michael. "Like when I sprained my ankle last month." Dad nodded. "Or when I lost my job last year.""Or when I had to miss the last day of kindergarten because I got sick," said James. Dad smiled and tousled James's hair. "Yes, things like that. Even though difficult things happen in our lives, we can face them knowing Jesus is holding on to us.""What if Jesus lets us go?" asked James, wide-eyed."He'll never do that, James. If you trust in Jesus as your Savior, He'll never let you go," Dad assured him. "He died for our sins and rose again so we could be God's children, and the Bible says that nothing can ever separate us from His love. When hard things happen in our lives, we don't have to be afraid of falling. Jesus will hold us steady and guide us through life's difficulties so we can soar." -Judith K. Boogaart

James watched the red kite soaring in the bright sky. His big brother Michael grinned. "Don't you wish we could take off and fly like that?" Michael asked."Yeah!" James grinned back. "But if I were that kite, I wouldn't want the string to hold me down. I'd want to fly away, high above the clouds."Michael laughed. "But if you broke loose, you'd crash to the ground instead of flying away. Without the string, that kite would just fall down."James turned to his father. "Would it, Daddy?""Yep," said Dad. "If that string broke, or if you let go of it, the kite would soon fall.""Oh." James's small hands clutched the spool of string, trying to make sure his kite didn't get away."You know," Dad mused, "in a way, we're something like that kite. Even though the kite dips and swerves in the gusts of air, the string keeps it from falling. It holds the kite steady in the wind so it can fly high. Jesus does the same thing for us. He holds us steady when things happen in our lives that blow against us." "You mean bad things, don't you?" said Michael. "Like when I sprained my ankle last month." Dad nodded. "Or when I lost my job last year.""Or when I had to miss the last day of kindergarten because I got sick," said James. Dad smiled and tousled James's hair. "Yes, things like that. Even though difficult things happen in our lives, we can face them knowing Jesus is holding on to us.""What if Jesus lets us go?" asked James, wide-eyed."He'll never do that, James. If you trust in Jesus as your Savior, He'll never let you go," Dad assured him. "He died for our sins and rose again so we could be God's children, and the Bible says that nothing can ever separate us from His love. When hard things happen in our lives, we don't have to be afraid of falling. Jesus will hold us steady and guide us through life's difficulties so we can soar." -Judith K. Boogaart

Flying High5d2f586b-afc1-40fe-9c08-fe3d757f422eMon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: The Meaning of the Resurrection The Catechism wraps up its discussion surrounding Article 5 of the Creed (“He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead”) and asks the question, “What does Jesus’ resurrection mean for me?” Fr. Mike points out that Christ’s resurrection proves—definitively—that he is the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 651-658. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism wraps up its discussion surrounding Article 5 of the Creed (“He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead”) and asks the question, “What does Jesus’ resurrection mean for me?” Fr. Mike points out that Christ’s resurrection proves—definitively—that he is the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 651-658. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 93: The Meaning of the Resurrection4668d0ae-a80f-4c6f-84b7-80567cd020f9Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2023) Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2023)53c1d7ea-4581-4512-b95d-67ea3e6ebacbSun, 02 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2023) Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2023)5a35047e-8d71-4325-814e-69dd398fd0a1Sun, 02 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2023) Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2023)b0d60e97-5549-4378-96ad-b83123e168a3Sun, 02 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2023) Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2023)9555d6f9-a626-49df-b429-46772b4c42ceSun, 02 Apr 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: The Man of Heaven The Catechism demonstrates how Christ’s resurrection is “essentially different” from other cases of resurrection in the Bible and shows us how his rising from the dead is a “work of the Holy Trinity.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus was not merely “resuscitated” from the dead, as Jairus’ daughter or Lazarus, but he rose from the dead glorified, “filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 645-650. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism demonstrates how Christ’s resurrection is “essentially different” from other cases of resurrection in the Bible and shows us how his rising from the dead is a “work of the Holy Trinity.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus was not merely “resuscitated” from the dead, as Jairus’ daughter or Lazarus, but he rose from the dead glorified, “filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 645-650. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 92: The Man of Heaven8637be77-9e68-43c6-b019-93e6e13cd75cSun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Right Path"Are you reading your favorite fairy tale again?" Kalea asked her younger sister.Nani nodded. "Want to hear it?" She cleared her throat and began "reading" the story without even looking at her book. "When Hansel and Gretel woke up, the forest was very dark. 'How will we find our way home?' asked Gretel. She began to cry. Hansel picked up a pebble lying on the pathway. 'Look, Gretel, here are the pebbles I dropped. We can follow them back home.""I know the story," said Kalea with a grin. "When Mom left for the store, she said to remind you to memorize your Bible verses for church. Have you done that already?""Those verses are too hard!" said Nani. "Besides, what good is learning a bunch of verses anyway?""Well, for one thing, the Bible shows us who God is and how much He loves us. It tells us what Jesus did to save us and how we should live as we trust and follow Him." Nani continued to pout, so Kalea sat on the sofa beside her little sister. "Think of it like this," she said. "Bible verses hidden in our hearts are like the pebbles Hansel hid in his pocket and used to mark the path that would lead them home. The pebbles showed them the way to go, and verses we memorize help us know the way to go too. When we remember the truth of God's Word and trust Him to help us live it out in our lives, it helps us stay on the right path.""But it's too hard to memorize verses," said Nani."How did you learn the Hansel and Gretel story so well?" Kalea asked.Nani shrugged. "I guess it's because I read it so much." "Well, if you read your Bible verses over and over, I bet you'll remember them easily too," said Kalea. "Try it."Nani got her Bible and curled up on the sofa again. "Make me walk in the path of Your commandments…Make me walk in the path of Your commandments…Make me walk…"When Mom came home, Nani jumped up and held her Bible behind her back. "Listen, Mom," she said. Then she recited her verses perfectly. -Lucinda J. Rollings

"Are you reading your favorite fairy tale again?" Kalea asked her younger sister.Nani nodded. "Want to hear it?" She cleared her throat and began "reading" the story without even looking at her book. "When Hansel and Gretel woke up, the forest was very dark. 'How will we find our way home?' asked Gretel. She began to cry. Hansel picked up a pebble lying on the pathway. 'Look, Gretel, here are the pebbles I dropped. We can follow them back home.""I know the story," said Kalea with a grin. "When Mom left for the store, she said to remind you to memorize your Bible verses for church. Have you done that already?""Those verses are too hard!" said Nani. "Besides, what good is learning a bunch of verses anyway?""Well, for one thing, the Bible shows us who God is and how much He loves us. It tells us what Jesus did to save us and how we should live as we trust and follow Him." Nani continued to pout, so Kalea sat on the sofa beside her little sister. "Think of it like this," she said. "Bible verses hidden in our hearts are like the pebbles Hansel hid in his pocket and used to mark the path that would lead them home. The pebbles showed them the way to go, and verses we memorize help us know the way to go too. When we remember the truth of God's Word and trust Him to help us live it out in our lives, it helps us stay on the right path.""But it's too hard to memorize verses," said Nani."How did you learn the Hansel and Gretel story so well?" Kalea asked.Nani shrugged. "I guess it's because I read it so much." "Well, if you read your Bible verses over and over, I bet you'll remember them easily too," said Kalea. "Try it."Nani got her Bible and curled up on the sofa again. "Make me walk in the path of Your commandments…Make me walk in the path of Your commandments…Make me walk…"When Mom came home, Nani jumped up and held her Bible behind her back. "Listen, Mom," she said. Then she recited her verses perfectly. -Lucinda J. Rollings

The Right Pathf691e002-67b3-4915-a6fa-b5a819d588e0Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: The Man of Heaven The Catechism demonstrates how Christ’s resurrection is “essentially different” from other cases of resurrection in the Bible and shows us how his rising from the dead is a “work of the Holy Trinity.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus was not merely “resuscitated” from the dead, as Jairus’ daughter or Lazarus, but he rose from the dead glorified, “filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 645-650. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism demonstrates how Christ’s resurrection is “essentially different” from other cases of resurrection in the Bible and shows us how his rising from the dead is a “work of the Holy Trinity.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus was not merely “resuscitated” from the dead, as Jairus’ daughter or Lazarus, but he rose from the dead glorified, “filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 645-650. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 92: The Man of Heavend281ef44-77ba-4175-b084-12216aad0e8eSun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/2/23 Prototype: Acceptance Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Jesus' secret is voluntary and radical acceptance. In His final moments on earth, our Rabbi teaches us one of the greatest lessons of Bet Midrash: how do we face the worst possible realities of life? Do we resist reality? Do we avoid addressing what scares us? Or do we do what Jesus did? Do we choose voluntary and radical acceptance? Mass Readings from April 2, 2023:Isaiah 50:4-7Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24Philemon 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14—27:66

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Jesus' secret is voluntary and radical acceptance. In His final moments on earth, our Rabbi teaches us one of the greatest lessons of Bet Midrash: how do we face the worst possible realities of life? Do we resist reality? Do we avoid addressing what scares us? Or do we do what Jesus did? Do we choose voluntary and radical acceptance? Mass Readings from April 2, 2023:Isaiah 50:4-7Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24Philemon 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14—27:66

full4/2/23 Prototype: Acceptanceecd2a218-43c2-4d07-aa03-536a33b108d4Sat, 01 Apr 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/2/23 Prototype: Acceptance Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Jesus' secret is voluntary and radical acceptance. In His final moments on earth, our Rabbi teaches us one of the greatest lessons of Bet Midrash: how do we face the worst possible realities of life? Do we resist reality? Do we avoid addressing what scares us? Or do we do what Jesus did? Do we choose voluntary and radical acceptance? Mass Readings from April 2, 2023:Isaiah 50:4-7Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24Philemon 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14—27:66

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Jesus' secret is voluntary and radical acceptance. In His final moments on earth, our Rabbi teaches us one of the greatest lessons of Bet Midrash: how do we face the worst possible realities of life? Do we resist reality? Do we avoid addressing what scares us? Or do we do what Jesus did? Do we choose voluntary and radical acceptance? Mass Readings from April 2, 2023:Isaiah 50:4-7Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24Philemon 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14—27:66

full4/2/23 Prototype: Acceptancefdca3dc2-a577-4b06-b7be-4237c5198c27Sat, 01 Apr 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4/2/23 Prototype: Acceptance Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Jesus' secret is voluntary and radical acceptance. In His final moments on earth, our Rabbi teaches us one of the greatest lessons of Bet Midrash: how do we face the worst possible realities of life? Do we resist reality? Do we avoid addressing what scares us? Or do we do what Jesus did? Do we choose voluntary and radical acceptance? Mass Readings from April 2, 2023:Isaiah 50:4-7Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24Philemon 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14—27:66

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Jesus' secret is voluntary and radical acceptance. In His final moments on earth, our Rabbi teaches us one of the greatest lessons of Bet Midrash: how do we face the worst possible realities of life? Do we resist reality? Do we avoid addressing what scares us? Or do we do what Jesus did? Do we choose voluntary and radical acceptance? Mass Readings from April 2, 2023:Isaiah 50:4-7Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24Philemon 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14—27:66

full4/2/23 Prototype: Acceptance97e5def9-7765-4175-86f9-82c736431c65Sat, 01 Apr 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Gideon's Story (2023) In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 91: Gideon's Story (2023)e9a6301c-93cf-478c-ba01-435b01f472d8Sat, 01 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Gideon's Story (2023) In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 91: Gideon's Story (2023)08a121f2-e98a-4596-8a12-05996fde5ddbSat, 01 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Gideon's Story (2023) In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 91: Gideon's Story (2023)cd34037b-6909-446c-bf34-769a9f6a0610Sat, 01 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Gideon's Story (2023) In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 91: Gideon's Story (2023)d0ac96a0-f0f5-43ff-9bd0-449e2c6d8cd5Sat, 01 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Christ Rose from the Dead The Catechism tackles “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ,” “the central truth by the first Christian community,” Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead. Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ’ resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism tackles “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ,” “the central truth by the first Christian community,” Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead. Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ’ resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 91: Christ Rose from the Dead073d11f6-98a9-4cbb-9ea6-f41bc27b9ebbSat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Master PranksterLogan loved pranking his big sister Natalie. Today, he'd sneaked into her room while she was at soccer practice and turned everything upside down. When she got home, he hid in his room, waiting for her reaction. After several minutes, her scream echoed down the hallway. "Logan!"Logan fell onto his bed laughing as Natalie stomped in. "Why would you do that to me?" she demanded.Logan shrugged. "What's the big deal? It's funny!""Grrrr!" Natalie balled up her fists. Mom stepped in. "What's going on?""Logan pranked me again. I'm tired of it! Just look at my room!"Mom shook her head. "Come on, Logan. Let's fix this."Logan sighed and followed Mom into Natalie's room. Couldn't Natalie take a joke?Mom watched while Logan flipped Natalie's belongings so they were back to normal. It wasn't so fun this time. No wonder Natalie had been upset--if she was tired after practice, fixing her room would've been a big project.A knot formed in Logan's stomach. "Mom…I haven't been a good brother.""Why's that?" asked Mom.Logan swallowed. "I prank Natalie all the time. It's funny, and it makes me feel popular when I tell stories about it at school. But Natalie and I used to be friends--and now I've ruined it.""Friendship is powerful," Mom said. "Jesus told His disciples that the best kind of love is when we lay down our lives for our friends."Logan's eyes widened. "That's what Jesus did. He died so we could live.""Exactly. If we want to love like Jesus, we can lay down our desires for the sake of our friends."Logan nodded. He knew he had to lay down his desire to prank Natalie in order to love her better.When he finished with Natalie's room, he found her in the kitchen. "Natalie… I'm sorry."She turned. "You are?""Yeah. And I want to be friends again. What would you think about that?"When a joyful smile spread across Natalie's face, Logan knew her answer. -Becca Wierwille

Logan loved pranking his big sister Natalie. Today, he'd sneaked into her room while she was at soccer practice and turned everything upside down. When she got home, he hid in his room, waiting for her reaction. After several minutes, her scream echoed down the hallway. "Logan!"Logan fell onto his bed laughing as Natalie stomped in. "Why would you do that to me?" she demanded.Logan shrugged. "What's the big deal? It's funny!""Grrrr!" Natalie balled up her fists. Mom stepped in. "What's going on?""Logan pranked me again. I'm tired of it! Just look at my room!"Mom shook her head. "Come on, Logan. Let's fix this."Logan sighed and followed Mom into Natalie's room. Couldn't Natalie take a joke?Mom watched while Logan flipped Natalie's belongings so they were back to normal. It wasn't so fun this time. No wonder Natalie had been upset--if she was tired after practice, fixing her room would've been a big project.A knot formed in Logan's stomach. "Mom…I haven't been a good brother.""Why's that?" asked Mom.Logan swallowed. "I prank Natalie all the time. It's funny, and it makes me feel popular when I tell stories about it at school. But Natalie and I used to be friends--and now I've ruined it.""Friendship is powerful," Mom said. "Jesus told His disciples that the best kind of love is when we lay down our lives for our friends."Logan's eyes widened. "That's what Jesus did. He died so we could live.""Exactly. If we want to love like Jesus, we can lay down our desires for the sake of our friends."Logan nodded. He knew he had to lay down his desire to prank Natalie in order to love her better.When he finished with Natalie's room, he found her in the kitchen. "Natalie… I'm sorry."She turned. "You are?""Yeah. And I want to be friends again. What would you think about that?"When a joyful smile spread across Natalie's face, Logan knew her answer. -Becca Wierwille

The Master Prankstera58cd85c-c34c-4713-86d3-75f9f472d2c6Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Christ Rose from the Dead The Catechism tackles “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ,” “the central truth by the first Christian community,” Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead. Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ’ resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism tackles “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ,” “the central truth by the first Christian community,” Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead. Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ’ resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 91: Christ Rose from the Dead72ca65e3-c147-4bdf-a2ae-5eeea73d617fSat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 103 - Trauma Expert: How To Take Back Control Of Your Life: Gabor Mate Are you free or do you just think that you are free? Are you in fact trapped by your past and every reaction you make shaped by your history? In this moment Dr Gabor Mate discusses how trauma can become a puppet master controlling every aspect of your life and even lead to addiction as a coping mechanism to avoid pain. To overcome this Dr Mate believes you must become aware of your trauma and make it your friend rather than your master, because the opposite of trauma is liberation. Listen to the full episode here - ⁠ https://g2ul0.app.link/mHAISevPAyb The conversation cards waitlist is now open, join now - ⁠http://bit.ly/3l7dhKG⁠ Gabor: https://www.instagram.com/gabormatemd/ Watch the episodes on YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you free or do you just think that you are free? Are you in fact trapped by your past and every reaction you make shaped by your history? In this moment Dr Gabor Mate discusses how trauma can become a puppet master controlling every aspect of your life and even lead to addiction as a coping mechanism to avoid pain. To overcome this Dr Mate believes you must become aware of your trauma and make it your friend rather than your master, because the opposite of trauma is liberation. Listen to the full episode here - ⁠ https://g2ul0.app.link/mHAISevPAyb The conversation cards waitlist is now open, join now - ⁠http://bit.ly/3l7dhKG⁠ Gabor: https://www.instagram.com/gabormatemd/ Watch the episodes on YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 103 - Trauma Expert: How To Take Back Control Of Your Life: Gabor Mate 53c125ce-63c3-49ce-a50f-ebb3ec0b11d0Fri, 31 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000831https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2023)1d91d067-818e-43bf-ad3e-65c059d8efbfFri, 31 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2023)694441d7-9b31-42d3-bb9a-dd8db3418ff0Fri, 31 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2023)1f337cbe-83fb-411b-a3c5-ff973a3b3c2bFri, 31 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2023)4a4ad2fd-17b7-42ab-829b-8469a1510752Fri, 31 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Christ Descended into Hell Have you ever said the words from the Creed at Mass, “he descended into hell” and wondered, “Really? Jesus did? Why?” The Catechism shares the secrets of this line from the Creed and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell “brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfillment.” Fr. Mike makes it clear to us that Jesus did not come to save only the righteous who happened to be alive during his time here on earth, but he came to save all those righteous men and women who came before him and would come after him. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 631-637. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Have you ever said the words from the Creed at Mass, “he descended into hell” and wondered, “Really? Jesus did? Why?” The Catechism shares the secrets of this line from the Creed and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell “brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfillment.” Fr. Mike makes it clear to us that Jesus did not come to save only the righteous who happened to be alive during his time here on earth, but he came to save all those righteous men and women who came before him and would come after him. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 631-637. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 90: Christ Descended into Hellf3d6ce2b-a6e2-42b1-8653-ad8fce18d99fFri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCovered in Red"What's that, Grandpa?" Rafael pointed to some small cards and pieces of shiny red paper on the kitchen table.Grandpa smiled. "Grandma found these when she was cleaning the attic the other day. When I was a boy, we used to get these as prizes in cereal boxes--they're something like baseball cards." "Wow! They're really old!" Rafael was impressed. "What are the shiny red papers for?" "That's what makes these cards interesting," Grandpa replied. "Look at this one. It's a picture of Babe Ruth." Grandpa showed Rafael the picture of the famous baseball player, then turned the card over. "Now, see this question? It says, 'What was Babe Ruth's real name?' To find the answer, we put this shiny red paper--it's called cellophane--right over the question. Now what do you see?" "George Herman Ruth," Rafael read. "The question disappeared, and the answer showed up! Cool!" "Right," said Grandpa. "This cellophane taught me a lesson.""You mean because you learned Babe Ruth's real name?" Rafael asked.Grandpa laughed. "Something more important," he said. "When I was young, I knew I was a sinner. I was a bit of a troublemaker, so I was reminded of it often! I'd heard that we all needed to have our sin covered by the blood of Jesus, but I never understood it until my Sunday school teacher brought this very same Babe Ruth card to class one day. 'Someone read the question on the back,' he said as he turned it over. But he had put the red paper over the question, so we told him we could only see the answer. He nodded. 'When the question is covered by the red paper, you can't see it--you just see the answer. And when you trust Jesus as your Savior, your sin is covered by His blood. Then God doesn't see your sin anymore. Instead, He sees you as righteous, or good, and He sees Jesus living in you.' I've never forgotten that." Rafael nodded thoughtfully. "I'm going to remember it too." -Phyllis M. Robinson

"What's that, Grandpa?" Rafael pointed to some small cards and pieces of shiny red paper on the kitchen table.Grandpa smiled. "Grandma found these when she was cleaning the attic the other day. When I was a boy, we used to get these as prizes in cereal boxes--they're something like baseball cards." "Wow! They're really old!" Rafael was impressed. "What are the shiny red papers for?" "That's what makes these cards interesting," Grandpa replied. "Look at this one. It's a picture of Babe Ruth." Grandpa showed Rafael the picture of the famous baseball player, then turned the card over. "Now, see this question? It says, 'What was Babe Ruth's real name?' To find the answer, we put this shiny red paper--it's called cellophane--right over the question. Now what do you see?" "George Herman Ruth," Rafael read. "The question disappeared, and the answer showed up! Cool!" "Right," said Grandpa. "This cellophane taught me a lesson.""You mean because you learned Babe Ruth's real name?" Rafael asked.Grandpa laughed. "Something more important," he said. "When I was young, I knew I was a sinner. I was a bit of a troublemaker, so I was reminded of it often! I'd heard that we all needed to have our sin covered by the blood of Jesus, but I never understood it until my Sunday school teacher brought this very same Babe Ruth card to class one day. 'Someone read the question on the back,' he said as he turned it over. But he had put the red paper over the question, so we told him we could only see the answer. He nodded. 'When the question is covered by the red paper, you can't see it--you just see the answer. And when you trust Jesus as your Savior, your sin is covered by His blood. Then God doesn't see your sin anymore. Instead, He sees you as righteous, or good, and He sees Jesus living in you.' I've never forgotten that." Rafael nodded thoughtfully. "I'm going to remember it too." -Phyllis M. Robinson

Covered in Red017dc6a3-c644-4f01-9523-bf18df0251ddFri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Christ Descended into Hell Have you ever said the words from the Creed at Mass, “he descended into hell” and wondered, “Really? Jesus did? Why?” The Catechism shares the secrets of this line from the Creed and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell “brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfillment.” Fr. Mike makes it clear to us that Jesus did not come to save only the righteous who happened to be alive during his time here on earth, but he came to save all those righteous men and women who came before him and would come after him. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 631-637. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Have you ever said the words from the Creed at Mass, “he descended into hell” and wondered, “Really? Jesus did? Why?” The Catechism shares the secrets of this line from the Creed and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell “brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfillment.” Fr. Mike makes it clear to us that Jesus did not come to save only the righteous who happened to be alive during his time here on earth, but he came to save all those righteous men and women who came before him and would come after him. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 631-637. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 90: Christ Descended into Hell7e412363-cb83-4dbd-aef0-a0bfb98c5179Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Did God Choose the Jewish People? Reading the Old Testament can be so frustrating. We hear the stories of God’s chosen people forming a covenant with God, and then breaking that covenant over and over. How could God allow this? Today, Fr. Mike helps us read Scripture with a lens towards our own unfaithfulness and stubbornness, and shows why God chose the Jewish people to make manifest his glory.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Reading the Old Testament can be so frustrating. We hear the stories of God’s chosen people forming a covenant with God, and then breaking that covenant over and over. How could God allow this? Today, Fr. Mike helps us read Scripture with a lens towards our own unfaithfulness and stubbornness, and shows why God chose the Jewish people to make manifest his glory.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Did God Choose the Jewish People?73d9781b-946d-40d4-8b5a-9eeebc0a88b7Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Did God Choose the Jewish People? Reading the Old Testament can be so frustrating. We hear the stories of God’s chosen people forming a covenant with God, and then breaking that covenant over and over. How could God allow this? Today, Fr. Mike helps us read Scripture with a lens towards our own unfaithfulness and stubbornness, and shows why God chose the Jewish people to make manifest his glory.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Reading the Old Testament can be so frustrating. We hear the stories of God’s chosen people forming a covenant with God, and then breaking that covenant over and over. How could God allow this? Today, Fr. Mike helps us read Scripture with a lens towards our own unfaithfulness and stubbornness, and shows why God chose the Jewish people to make manifest his glory.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Did God Choose the Jewish People?1c218b81-b303-478b-a8f2-1af45cf82a26Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Peter 3 – Submitting and Suffering1 Peter 3

1 Peter 3

full1 Peter 3 – Submitting and Sufferingb492dffa-6a45-44dc-a748-37eade7f0519Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +0000953https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCatholic Man's Obligation to Civic Life (w/ Mark Cronenwett)Catholic men have a moral obligation to be involved in the political and civil life of their cities. However, with so much media noise, character defamation attacks, and confusing rhetoric it can often seem overwhelming. My guest today, Mark Cronenwett, argues that it does not have to be this way. As a devout Catholic father of 7, a lawyer, and a man actively running for city council, he has already brought change to his city and is on the campaign trail to bring more. We discuss: Life as a Catholic Lawyer A Catholic's Moral Obligation to the Political Life How to Handle Character Defamation and Ad Hominem Attacks Mark Cronenwett - www.mark4irving.com 🔴 Help us Change Culture by Bettering the Lives of Catholic Men Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and receive incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catholic men have a moral obligation to be involved in the political and civil life of their cities. However, with so much media noise, character defamation attacks, and confusing rhetoric it can often seem overwhelming. My guest today, Mark Cronenwett, argues that it does not have to be this way. As a devout Catholic father of 7, a lawyer, and a man actively running for city council, he has already brought change to his city and is on the campaign trail to bring more. We discuss: Life as a Catholic Lawyer A Catholic's Moral Obligation to the Political Life How to Handle Character Defamation and Ad Hominem Attacks Mark Cronenwett - www.mark4irving.com 🔴 Help us Change Culture by Bettering the Lives of Catholic Men Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and receive incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCatholic Man's Obligation to Civic Life (w/ Mark Cronenwett)44a5cd61-c8b0-4ac7-8a83-2c8d5b2719f2Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:05:00 +00002288https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAlex Cooper: The World's No.1 Female Podcaster Finally Opens Up! (Call Her Daddy) You can call her daddy but you can also call her Alex Cooper. You could call her Father Cooper the podcaster, or you could call her Alexandra Cooper, the head of a multimillion dollar brand. No matter what you call her Alex defies labelling and expectations. But before she was the media mastermind signing multi-million dollar contracts, she was learning the lessons that would help her become the industry leader she is now. Whether that was perfecting her craft of content creation or learning radical empathy from her psychologist mother, these have all been used in her unmatched interviews with the world’s biggest celebrities. In this expansive conversation Alex discusses her journey to becoming Daddy. From overcoming childhood bullying and self-doubt, hustling and taking advantage of every opportunity that presented itself, Alex has grown and evolved into the icon she is today and taken her devoted Daddy Gang along for the ride. Alex Cooper: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3TVKMg7 Podcast: https://spoti.fi/40NQqD0 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can call her daddy but you can also call her Alex Cooper. You could call her Father Cooper the podcaster, or you could call her Alexandra Cooper, the head of a multimillion dollar brand. No matter what you call her Alex defies labelling and expectations. But before she was the media mastermind signing multi-million dollar contracts, she was learning the lessons that would help her become the industry leader she is now. Whether that was perfecting her craft of content creation or learning radical empathy from her psychologist mother, these have all been used in her unmatched interviews with the world’s biggest celebrities. In this expansive conversation Alex discusses her journey to becoming Daddy. From overcoming childhood bullying and self-doubt, hustling and taking advantage of every opportunity that presented itself, Alex has grown and evolved into the icon she is today and taken her devoted Daddy Gang along for the ride. Alex Cooper: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3TVKMg7 Podcast: https://spoti.fi/40NQqD0 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAlex Cooper: The World's No.1 Female Podcaster Finally Opens Up! (Call Her Daddy) 59ec5af4-e7c7-41cf-93bb-3a8ab3642610Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +00005694https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2023) Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2023)6925869a-ed34-4fd2-8ba0-e7176ac5d332Thu, 30 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2023) Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2023)0204216d-c308-4b8b-89ec-94b2f3a19017Thu, 30 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2023) Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2023)9b9defe6-1040-4f17-9075-b02e85b4826cThu, 30 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2023) Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2023)bdad5a25-f22d-4d9d-b654-e94963351c4cThu, 30 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried When he was crucified, Jesus experienced a real human death, the separation of his soul from his body. Because of his divinity, though, Jesus’ body did not see corruption, and his body and soul were reunited in the Resurrection. The risen Christ is the meeting point of death and life. We learn that as Christians, in Baptism, we die to sin, are buried with Christ, and then in him, we rise to new life. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraph 624-630. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

When he was crucified, Jesus experienced a real human death, the separation of his soul from his body. Because of his divinity, though, Jesus’ body did not see corruption, and his body and soul were reunited in the Resurrection. The risen Christ is the meeting point of death and life. We learn that as Christians, in Baptism, we die to sin, are buried with Christ, and then in him, we rise to new life. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraph 624-630. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried9ed402ac-aa55-4179-9ee9-aa5af7696146Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSlow PoppersMarley ran to the door as soon as she heard her mother come in. "Mom! That movie we put on hold at the library finally came in. Can we watch it tonight?" "Sure," said Mom. "But let's have dinner first." They whipped up some spaghetti and meatballs and sat down to eat. "Marley, I want you to start going over to the nursing home a couple times a week to read to Grandma," said Mom. "I wish I could get over there more, but work is just too busy right now. I'll give you the Bible I've been reading to her so you can take over." Marley scowled. "The Bible? But she's not even a Christian! And she's really old. How could reading the Bible to her make any difference now?" "Just because she's old doesn't mean it's too late for her to come to Jesus," said Mom. "We can't give up on her. When I asked if I could start reading the Bible to her, she said yes, so I'm hopeful that means God is working to bring her to Him." Once they cleared the table, Mom got out a big pan and put it on the stove. "How about some popcorn to go with our movie?" Marley nodded eagerly and watched as Mom heated oil in the pan and added popcorn kernels. Pretty soon the kitchen was full of pops and cracks as the popcorn billowed up in the pan. "I think it's done," said Marley after a long string of popping noises came to an end. "Not quite," said Mom. She waited another minute before turning off the heat, allowing more kernels to pop. "Some kernels pop right away, but others take longer before they're ready. You don't want to give up on them too quickly." She looked at Marley. "Just like Grandma. The Bible tells us that no matter how young or old someone is, they become a new person when they trust in Jesus, just like these hard little kernels become soft, delicious popcorn. We need to do all we can to share the good news of Jesus with Grandma because she may not have much time left." Marley nodded. "Okay, I'll go read to her. And I'll pray that hearing God's Word will help her realize how much Jesus loves her." -Courtney Lasater

Marley ran to the door as soon as she heard her mother come in. "Mom! That movie we put on hold at the library finally came in. Can we watch it tonight?" "Sure," said Mom. "But let's have dinner first." They whipped up some spaghetti and meatballs and sat down to eat. "Marley, I want you to start going over to the nursing home a couple times a week to read to Grandma," said Mom. "I wish I could get over there more, but work is just too busy right now. I'll give you the Bible I've been reading to her so you can take over." Marley scowled. "The Bible? But she's not even a Christian! And she's really old. How could reading the Bible to her make any difference now?" "Just because she's old doesn't mean it's too late for her to come to Jesus," said Mom. "We can't give up on her. When I asked if I could start reading the Bible to her, she said yes, so I'm hopeful that means God is working to bring her to Him." Once they cleared the table, Mom got out a big pan and put it on the stove. "How about some popcorn to go with our movie?" Marley nodded eagerly and watched as Mom heated oil in the pan and added popcorn kernels. Pretty soon the kitchen was full of pops and cracks as the popcorn billowed up in the pan. "I think it's done," said Marley after a long string of popping noises came to an end. "Not quite," said Mom. She waited another minute before turning off the heat, allowing more kernels to pop. "Some kernels pop right away, but others take longer before they're ready. You don't want to give up on them too quickly." She looked at Marley. "Just like Grandma. The Bible tells us that no matter how young or old someone is, they become a new person when they trust in Jesus, just like these hard little kernels become soft, delicious popcorn. We need to do all we can to share the good news of Jesus with Grandma because she may not have much time left." Marley nodded. "Okay, I'll go read to her. And I'll pray that hearing God's Word will help her realize how much Jesus loves her." -Courtney Lasater

Slow Poppers49929831-af54-44bb-b286-25c82486302eThu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried When he was crucified, Jesus experienced a real human death, the separation of his soul from his body. Because of his divinity, though, Jesus’ body did not see corruption, and his body and soul were reunited in the Resurrection. The risen Christ is the meeting point of death and life. We learn that as Christians, in Baptism, we die to sin, are buried with Christ, and then in him, we rise to new life. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraph 624-630. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

When he was crucified, Jesus experienced a real human death, the separation of his soul from his body. Because of his divinity, though, Jesus’ body did not see corruption, and his body and soul were reunited in the Resurrection. The risen Christ is the meeting point of death and life. We learn that as Christians, in Baptism, we die to sin, are buried with Christ, and then in him, we rise to new life. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraph 624-630. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 89: Jesus Christ Was Burieddbc9960a-be0b-4111-be64-b9eaba5fc7e0Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#478 Getting Started in Apologetics - John MartignoniHaving started from scratch himself, John Martignoni explains how to get started as a Catholic apologist. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith, I am Cy Kellett, your host. And we get asked a lot, how do I do what you all do? Not talking about me specifically but about the folks around here, this whole apologetics thing. Many people are interested in being better at defending the faith. I think, in large part, that comes from lived experience that the faith is under assault in many places. Some people w…

Having started from scratch himself, John Martignoni explains how to get started as a Catholic apologist. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith, I am Cy Kellett, your host. And we get asked a lot, how do I do what you all do? Not talking about me specifically but about the folks around here, this whole apologetics thing. Many people are interested in being better at defending the faith. I think, in large part, that comes from lived experience that the faith is under assault in many places. Some people w…

#478 Getting Started in Apologetics - John Martignoni58153e34-02cd-44f6-a6dd-88c1dcdc4ad5Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExecutive Health with Julian Hayes IIThere's many types of health, and it's often very difficult to know how to actually be healthy. It's easy to get overwhelmed by all the different opinions - especially when they keep changing! But that's not an excuse to just give up. Our bodies are a temple of the Lord, and we are required to honor Him by caring for that temple. Join me in this episode as Julian Hayes II talks about how he coaches men to take control of their health and find a plan that works uniquely for them. We talk about a lot of practical steps that any man can implement to become more healthy - to become a better version of himself. You can find more about Julian's work on his website: https://www.executivehealth.io/report Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Prayer 04:00 - Questions to consider 06:50 - Curiosity 11:35 - What is Executive Health 15:40 - Mental and Spiritual gym 21:00 - Ignore your current reality 26:10 - Feeling Inadequate 31:30 - Do it even if you don't feel it 35:00 - Feeling In Control 38:30 - Everything new comes with Uncertainty 42:00 - How to work with Julian

There's many types of health, and it's often very difficult to know how to actually be healthy. It's easy to get overwhelmed by all the different opinions - especially when they keep changing! But that's not an excuse to just give up. Our bodies are a temple of the Lord, and we are required to honor Him by caring for that temple. Join me in this episode as Julian Hayes II talks about how he coaches men to take control of their health and find a plan that works uniquely for them. We talk about a lot of practical steps that any man can implement to become more healthy - to become a better version of himself. You can find more about Julian's work on his website: https://www.executivehealth.io/report Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Prayer 04:00 - Questions to consider 06:50 - Curiosity 11:35 - What is Executive Health 15:40 - Mental and Spiritual gym 21:00 - Ignore your current reality 26:10 - Feeling Inadequate 31:30 - Do it even if you don't feel it 35:00 - Feeling In Control 38:30 - Everything new comes with Uncertainty 42:00 - How to work with Julian

fullExecutive Health with Julian Hayes II76c86730-af18-4bfe-8a36-06efae6891d5Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2023)97dd12ca-ea8e-4147-8ead-d191181961daWed, 29 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2023)91c59bc4-3c8d-4b85-8f03-7002ce0e5ce7Wed, 29 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2023)32fc2ae2-4184-43c8-a653-de136795b6c4Wed, 29 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2023)73970d8c-76e8-4157-b74e-24d422c3d954Wed, 29 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrifice Christ’s death is the unique and definitive sacrifice. It is both the Paschal Sacrifice that accomplishes redemption and the sacrifice of the New Covenant that restores man’s communion with God. Fr. Mike tell us that Jesus Christ is the one mediator, and yet invites us to participate in his sacrifice when he calls on us to take up our crosses and follow him. When we accept our sufferings out of love, we are united to Christ. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 613-623. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Christ’s death is the unique and definitive sacrifice. It is both the Paschal Sacrifice that accomplishes redemption and the sacrifice of the New Covenant that restores man’s communion with God. Fr. Mike tell us that Jesus Christ is the one mediator, and yet invites us to participate in his sacrifice when he calls on us to take up our crosses and follow him. When we accept our sufferings out of love, we are united to Christ. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 613-623. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrifice8723733e-397f-4618-8bc7-068074f09d17Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Hears"Grandpa, I have a question." Reese knew her grandpa always liked to talk about God, and she knew he wouldn't mind the question she had on prayer. "When does God hear us?"Her grandpa's gray eyebrows lifted. "When does God hear us?" He grinned. "When we shout really loud!"Reese giggled at her grandpa's booming voice. "But that's not how you pray.""He hears me when I talk like this too." Grandpa lowered his voice to a whisper. "He also hears me when I'm like this." He went quiet.Reese watched him. "You're praying silently?"Grandpa nodded. "God hears us all the time. Anywhere we are." He got up and offered his hand. Reese took it and let him lead her outside. "If I went out into those woods and got lost, God would hear me." Grandpa motioned to the large forest in front of them. "If I traveled to India or France or Australia, God would hear me there," Grandpa said. "He would hear me if I was scared or if I was happy. He would hear me when I was alone or in a crowd of hundreds or thousands of people.""So," Reese said. "Always?"Grandpa turned to her with a grin. "You're getting the point.""No matter where I am or what I'm doing, I can talk to Him and He'll listen?" Reese asked. "Even if I'm quiet, He'll hear me?""No matter where you are, how quiet or loud you are, or what you have to say, He'll listen," Grandpa said. "He's never too busy for you.""Thanks for answering my question," Reese said. "You're always a good listener, Grandpa."He wrapped his arm around her. "If you think I'm a good listener, God's even better. I try to listen when you talk, but I don't always pay attention to everything you say. God hears every word. He loves you even more than I ever could. He gave us His own Son, Jesus, so we could have a relationship with Him. He cares about everything going on in your life. You can talk to Him anytime."Reese leaned into him and smiled. She was grateful that her grandpa listened to her, but even happier with his answer. She was glad to know God would hear her anywhere and anytime. -Bethany Acker

"Grandpa, I have a question." Reese knew her grandpa always liked to talk about God, and she knew he wouldn't mind the question she had on prayer. "When does God hear us?"Her grandpa's gray eyebrows lifted. "When does God hear us?" He grinned. "When we shout really loud!"Reese giggled at her grandpa's booming voice. "But that's not how you pray.""He hears me when I talk like this too." Grandpa lowered his voice to a whisper. "He also hears me when I'm like this." He went quiet.Reese watched him. "You're praying silently?"Grandpa nodded. "God hears us all the time. Anywhere we are." He got up and offered his hand. Reese took it and let him lead her outside. "If I went out into those woods and got lost, God would hear me." Grandpa motioned to the large forest in front of them. "If I traveled to India or France or Australia, God would hear me there," Grandpa said. "He would hear me if I was scared or if I was happy. He would hear me when I was alone or in a crowd of hundreds or thousands of people.""So," Reese said. "Always?"Grandpa turned to her with a grin. "You're getting the point.""No matter where I am or what I'm doing, I can talk to Him and He'll listen?" Reese asked. "Even if I'm quiet, He'll hear me?""No matter where you are, how quiet or loud you are, or what you have to say, He'll listen," Grandpa said. "He's never too busy for you.""Thanks for answering my question," Reese said. "You're always a good listener, Grandpa."He wrapped his arm around her. "If you think I'm a good listener, God's even better. I try to listen when you talk, but I don't always pay attention to everything you say. God hears every word. He loves you even more than I ever could. He gave us His own Son, Jesus, so we could have a relationship with Him. He cares about everything going on in your life. You can talk to Him anytime."Reese leaned into him and smiled. She was grateful that her grandpa listened to her, but even happier with his answer. She was glad to know God would hear her anywhere and anytime. -Bethany Acker

God Hears2e5bbed0-1e2b-4c55-8dba-7e099ba26498Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrifice Christ’s death is the unique and definitive sacrifice. It is both the Paschal Sacrifice that accomplishes redemption and the sacrifice of the New Covenant that restores man’s communion with God. Fr. Mike tell us that Jesus Christ is the one mediator, and yet invites us to participate in his sacrifice when he calls on us to take up our crosses and follow him. When we accept our sufferings out of love, we are united to Christ. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 613-623. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Christ’s death is the unique and definitive sacrifice. It is both the Paschal Sacrifice that accomplishes redemption and the sacrifice of the New Covenant that restores man’s communion with God. Fr. Mike tell us that Jesus Christ is the one mediator, and yet invites us to participate in his sacrifice when he calls on us to take up our crosses and follow him. When we accept our sufferings out of love, we are united to Christ. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 613-623. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy If you have found this podcast to be helpful in your faith life and would like to help us continue bringing this Catholic media to as many people as possible, please consider making an ongoing financial gift at ascensionpress.com/support. Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrificeb5ab7ca1-e1f4-4192-8c68-c09b8138a693Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2023)cdce6d30-c452-4510-8daf-1c5a59ca9f3cTue, 28 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2023)3f283ff7-4e94-4c43-b321-67768c6fea72Tue, 28 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2023)13cf909d-7592-4a69-9b0a-52fa7c8a1cf1Tue, 28 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2023)dc4bfff9-2411-4ab9-9e4e-9df7f4ae6012Tue, 28 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: Christ’s Life as Offering Jesus Christ’s entire life was an offering to God the Father, and he freely embraced God’s will and his plan for salvation. We learn that the Eucharist memorializes Jesus’ free offering of himself. In the garden, the night before his Passion and death, Jesus suffered real agony as he contemplated his death, yet he accepted his death as redemptive. Fr. Mike invites us to participate in this redemption by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 606-612. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Jesus Christ’s entire life was an offering to God the Father, and he freely embraced God’s will and his plan for salvation. We learn that the Eucharist memorializes Jesus’ free offering of himself. In the garden, the night before his Passion and death, Jesus suffered real agony as he contemplated his death, yet he accepted his death as redemptive. Fr. Mike invites us to participate in this redemption by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 606-612. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 87: Christ’s Life as Offering9fee1edb-cb1d-4702-abae-15633ef2da10Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Has Washed It AwayAs Payton helped his mom clean the living room wall, he couldn't stop thinking about the day before. "I'm really sorry for what I did, Mom." "Payton," Mom said. "It's over. You're sorry. You've asked for God's forgiveness. Once God has taken care of it, it's gone."Payton frowned as he scrubbed at the wall. His little sister shouldn't have used it as her canvas. "I shouldn't have stolen that gum. I feel so gross. I never stole before. I never even thought of stealing. But…it was so easy.""You're going to get tempted to do a lot of things like that." Mom smiled sadly. "And you're going to give in a lot. The important thing is that you never turn from God because of your guilt.""Wouldn't He rather I do that?"Mom shook her head. "No. Jesus loves you so much that He wants to wash you clean." She dropped her rag into the soapy bucket. "I think we're going to need something different to clean this wall. Let's take a break and go to the store."A little while later, Mom started scrubbing again with the special sponge she had bought. "Wow! These really do work." She stepped back from the wall. "Can you even see where your sister's drawings were?"Payton shook his head. It was like magic."That's how Jesus wants to clean you--how He did clean you when you asked for His forgiveness," Mom said. "Now, He wants you to move on. We're not going to keep looking at this wall and thinking about what was there. We're going to see it as new and clean.""Why would God forgive me?" Payton wasn't ready to let go of what he was feeling."Because He loves you. Because Jesus died for your sins so you could be clean." Mom let out a soft laugh. "I'm not going to compare my love of a clean home to His love for you, but I cleaned this wall because I like my home and I like how it looks when it's clean. God loves you, Payton. He cares about you more than anyone ever could. He has forgiven you for your sin, and He wants you to let go of your guilt and shame."Payton looked at the clean wall. Then he turned to his mom and smiled.-Emily Acker

As Payton helped his mom clean the living room wall, he couldn't stop thinking about the day before. "I'm really sorry for what I did, Mom." "Payton," Mom said. "It's over. You're sorry. You've asked for God's forgiveness. Once God has taken care of it, it's gone."Payton frowned as he scrubbed at the wall. His little sister shouldn't have used it as her canvas. "I shouldn't have stolen that gum. I feel so gross. I never stole before. I never even thought of stealing. But…it was so easy.""You're going to get tempted to do a lot of things like that." Mom smiled sadly. "And you're going to give in a lot. The important thing is that you never turn from God because of your guilt.""Wouldn't He rather I do that?"Mom shook her head. "No. Jesus loves you so much that He wants to wash you clean." She dropped her rag into the soapy bucket. "I think we're going to need something different to clean this wall. Let's take a break and go to the store."A little while later, Mom started scrubbing again with the special sponge she had bought. "Wow! These really do work." She stepped back from the wall. "Can you even see where your sister's drawings were?"Payton shook his head. It was like magic."That's how Jesus wants to clean you--how He did clean you when you asked for His forgiveness," Mom said. "Now, He wants you to move on. We're not going to keep looking at this wall and thinking about what was there. We're going to see it as new and clean.""Why would God forgive me?" Payton wasn't ready to let go of what he was feeling."Because He loves you. Because Jesus died for your sins so you could be clean." Mom let out a soft laugh. "I'm not going to compare my love of a clean home to His love for you, but I cleaned this wall because I like my home and I like how it looks when it's clean. God loves you, Payton. He cares about you more than anyone ever could. He has forgiven you for your sin, and He wants you to let go of your guilt and shame."Payton looked at the clean wall. Then he turned to his mom and smiled.-Emily Acker

God Has Washed It Away05373ce3-44f2-42ce-9676-c753d1b465aaTue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: Christ’s Life as Offering Jesus Christ’s entire life was an offering to God the Father, and he freely embraced God’s will and his plan for salvation. We learn that the Eucharist memorializes Jesus’ free offering of himself. In the garden, the night before his Passion and death, Jesus suffered real agony as he contemplated his death, yet he accepted his death as redemptive. Fr. Mike invites us to participate in this redemption by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 606-612. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Jesus Christ’s entire life was an offering to God the Father, and he freely embraced God’s will and his plan for salvation. We learn that the Eucharist memorializes Jesus’ free offering of himself. In the garden, the night before his Passion and death, Jesus suffered real agony as he contemplated his death, yet he accepted his death as redemptive. Fr. Mike invites us to participate in this redemption by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 606-612. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 87: Christ’s Life as Offeringc4071c57-4a53-45fe-ada0-82f6268f74bfTue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCase #04 - InfestedA family begins to experience strange and violent disturbances in their home, forcing them to finally confront their past.

A family begins to experience strange and violent disturbances in their home, forcing them to finally confront their past.

fullCase #04 - Infested6c26334a-a059-4b7d-9b6c-6ab1f9f8f36bMon, 27 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPowerful Service with Matt ShoupSo many of us had bad experiences with Christians (or at least know of people who did.) These can really make a major negative impact in our journey towards Christ. By contrast, we often can be strongly influenced for the good by even the littlest acts of service. One act of kindness can forever change the path of our life. Join me in this episode as Matt Shoup shares how he found Jesus while in handcuffs in the back of a police car. Although he is now a renowned business expert, Matt shares his journey of faith and how God slowly reached Matt's heart through repeated small acts of kindness. Matt shares practical ways to serve others to both improve your business and spread the Gospel. You can find out more about Matt at his website https://www.mattshoup.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Prayer and Intro 02:45 - A Rough Beginning 04:50 - Need for Certainty 06:45 - Betrayal by Friend Group 10:50 - Lack of Male Role Model 13:20 - Into the Police Car 18:00 - Kindness during Powerlessness 21:35 - Power of Small Acts of Kindness 24:20 - Service is Key 27:02 - Be True to Yourself 30:55 - Value of Being Called Out 34:00 - Receiving Hard Feedback 38:10 - One Practical Thing to Do Today 42:45 - Learn More About Matt

So many of us had bad experiences with Christians (or at least know of people who did.) These can really make a major negative impact in our journey towards Christ. By contrast, we often can be strongly influenced for the good by even the littlest acts of service. One act of kindness can forever change the path of our life. Join me in this episode as Matt Shoup shares how he found Jesus while in handcuffs in the back of a police car. Although he is now a renowned business expert, Matt shares his journey of faith and how God slowly reached Matt's heart through repeated small acts of kindness. Matt shares practical ways to serve others to both improve your business and spread the Gospel. You can find out more about Matt at his website https://www.mattshoup.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Prayer and Intro 02:45 - A Rough Beginning 04:50 - Need for Certainty 06:45 - Betrayal by Friend Group 10:50 - Lack of Male Role Model 13:20 - Into the Police Car 18:00 - Kindness during Powerlessness 21:35 - Power of Small Acts of Kindness 24:20 - Service is Key 27:02 - Be True to Yourself 30:55 - Value of Being Called Out 34:00 - Receiving Hard Feedback 38:10 - One Practical Thing to Do Today 42:45 - Learn More About Matt

fullPowerful Service with Matt Shoup43e178d6-fc4d-4853-adcb-6253c573196dMon, 27 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTony Hawk: The Man With The $1.4 Billion Name! Burnout, Obsession & RegretsIf you think about skateboarding, there is one name that will pop up in your mind: Tony Hawk. It’s the same name that fronts a billion dollar video game franchise. He has been called the Michael Jordan of skateboarding, and at the height of his career he was so dominant in competition that the real fight was for second place. But before skateboarding became the Olympic sport it is today and Tony the living legend that he is, he was an outsider in a sport for outsiders. Driven by his love of skateboarding and to prove his haters wrong, he created an entirely new path for the sport and brought it into the public light and popularity it has today. In this conversation Tony discusses his life’s dedication to skateboarding, the highs and lows that this commitment brings and how the sport has given back to him by teaching him lessons that he has used in both life and business. Tony Hawk: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3TRcn1V Website: http://bit.ly/3TQQYWM Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you think about skateboarding, there is one name that will pop up in your mind: Tony Hawk. It’s the same name that fronts a billion dollar video game franchise. He has been called the Michael Jordan of skateboarding, and at the height of his career he was so dominant in competition that the real fight was for second place. But before skateboarding became the Olympic sport it is today and Tony the living legend that he is, he was an outsider in a sport for outsiders. Driven by his love of skateboarding and to prove his haters wrong, he created an entirely new path for the sport and brought it into the public light and popularity it has today. In this conversation Tony discusses his life’s dedication to skateboarding, the highs and lows that this commitment brings and how the sport has given back to him by teaching him lessons that he has used in both life and business. Tony Hawk: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3TRcn1V Website: http://bit.ly/3TQQYWM Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTony Hawk: The Man With The $1.4 Billion Name! Burnout, Obsession & Regrets0d342c33-eeb8-4c06-b8b4-9a01f51b590dMon, 27 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +00005133https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2023)1ddcd419-17b9-4ecc-bee8-ba65580063bbMon, 27 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2023)0923f88e-3ba7-4c44-a150-c1779b3211a2Mon, 27 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2023)9b246318-4888-492b-9ad6-9c79aa688af7Mon, 27 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2023) Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2023)a6e53c56-e9ad-4ff1-b5ad-b597516d6897Mon, 27 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: God’s Plan of Salvation How can we have free will if the Scriptures foretell God’s plan of salvation? This is a great mystery and something we might struggle to understand. Fr. Mike explains what it means to say God’s plan of predestination includes God’s permissive will, each person’s free will, and human beings’ response to the Father’s grace. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 599-605. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

How can we have free will if the Scriptures foretell God’s plan of salvation? This is a great mystery and something we might struggle to understand. Fr. Mike explains what it means to say God’s plan of predestination includes God’s permissive will, each person’s free will, and human beings’ response to the Father’s grace. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 599-605. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 86: God’s Plan of Salvatione04c944a-6e92-4c22-a9b7-7852ccaa7783Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCapable Creator"Dad, do you know what the biggest rodent in the world is?" Conner asked, looking up from his homework. "Beavers?" Dad guessed. "That's what the beavers want you to think," Conner joked. "It's actually capybaras. We're learning about them at school." "Huh! I've never heard of them," said Dad. "Tell me more.""Capybaras live in parts of South America and can get up to a hundred and fifty pounds. They are semi-aquatic and can stay underwater for up to five minutes at a time! They are herbivores and live in groups of about ten or more." "Wow, those sound like some capable critters!" "Yeah. It's awesome that God made so many cool animals with different features they need to survive." Conner sighed. "But why hasn't God given you what you need, Dad?" Dad placed his hand on Conner's shoulder. "Conner, I know you're struggling with this diagnosis I just got--we'll all have to lean hard on God to get through this." "But Dad, it's not fair--your body will just get worse, and you may not even be able to move your arms and legs. I don't understand how you can think God is capable when He's let you down." "I know it feels like God has let us down, but He hasn't. God never promised us a life free of pain and struggles--in fact, in John 16:33, Jesus said that in this world we will have trouble. The good news is that in Him we can have peace. As children of God, we don't have to fear whatever comes, because He is with us to strengthen, help, and comfort us. Remember, this life is not the end, Conner. God has already provided for our biggest need--He sent His Son to die for our sins and then raised Him from the dead so we could live forever with Him. If He's capable of that, and promises to raise us from the dead one day too, we can trust Him to carry us through anything." "In heaven, there's no more pain and suffering, right, Dad?" "Not even any tears--except maybe happy ones," Dad said with a smile. Conner took a deep breath. "Okay. I know this will be hard, but I'm going to trust that the God who made capybaras is capable of helping us through this too." -Savannah Coleman

"Dad, do you know what the biggest rodent in the world is?" Conner asked, looking up from his homework. "Beavers?" Dad guessed. "That's what the beavers want you to think," Conner joked. "It's actually capybaras. We're learning about them at school." "Huh! I've never heard of them," said Dad. "Tell me more.""Capybaras live in parts of South America and can get up to a hundred and fifty pounds. They are semi-aquatic and can stay underwater for up to five minutes at a time! They are herbivores and live in groups of about ten or more." "Wow, those sound like some capable critters!" "Yeah. It's awesome that God made so many cool animals with different features they need to survive." Conner sighed. "But why hasn't God given you what you need, Dad?" Dad placed his hand on Conner's shoulder. "Conner, I know you're struggling with this diagnosis I just got--we'll all have to lean hard on God to get through this." "But Dad, it's not fair--your body will just get worse, and you may not even be able to move your arms and legs. I don't understand how you can think God is capable when He's let you down." "I know it feels like God has let us down, but He hasn't. God never promised us a life free of pain and struggles--in fact, in John 16:33, Jesus said that in this world we will have trouble. The good news is that in Him we can have peace. As children of God, we don't have to fear whatever comes, because He is with us to strengthen, help, and comfort us. Remember, this life is not the end, Conner. God has already provided for our biggest need--He sent His Son to die for our sins and then raised Him from the dead so we could live forever with Him. If He's capable of that, and promises to raise us from the dead one day too, we can trust Him to carry us through anything." "In heaven, there's no more pain and suffering, right, Dad?" "Not even any tears--except maybe happy ones," Dad said with a smile. Conner took a deep breath. "Okay. I know this will be hard, but I'm going to trust that the God who made capybaras is capable of helping us through this too." -Savannah Coleman

Capable Creatora20a032d-5ac9-43a6-b014-81de25c23fe9Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: God’s Plan of Salvation How can we have free will if the Scriptures foretell God’s plan of salvation? This is a great mystery and something we might struggle to understand. Fr. Mike explains what it means to say God’s plan of predestination includes God’s permissive will, each person’s free will, and human beings’ response to the Father’s grace. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 599-605. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

How can we have free will if the Scriptures foretell God’s plan of salvation? This is a great mystery and something we might struggle to understand. Fr. Mike explains what it means to say God’s plan of predestination includes God’s permissive will, each person’s free will, and human beings’ response to the Father’s grace. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 599-605. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 86: God’s Plan of Salvationae9f6aa1-96a6-4940-8f31-812cd244f451Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2023) As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2023)a251ed18-0639-4e7c-be06-0869c1ca2eaaSun, 26 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2023) As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2023)c10a0e70-b182-4043-82d1-78b01d011941Sun, 26 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2023) As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2023)61dc5286-0544-4ce8-8c02-289d1d1dcd94Sun, 26 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2023) As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2023)fa3862c0-5cbc-4080-a14d-31536b74eda4Sun, 26 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: The Trial of Christ In this reading, we learn that all sinners are the authors of Christ’s Passion. We do not blame the Jews for the Crucifixion of Jesus as we know that it is our own sins that caused his Passion and death. Fr. Mike tells us that the Jews are not collectively responsible for Jesus’ death, and they should not be spoken of as rejected or cursed. We’re reminded that when we choose sin and deny Christ by our deeds, we crucify him anew in our hearts. Today’s reading are Catechism paragraphs 595-598. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In this reading, we learn that all sinners are the authors of Christ’s Passion. We do not blame the Jews for the Crucifixion of Jesus as we know that it is our own sins that caused his Passion and death. Fr. Mike tells us that the Jews are not collectively responsible for Jesus’ death, and they should not be spoken of as rejected or cursed. We’re reminded that when we choose sin and deny Christ by our deeds, we crucify him anew in our hearts. Today’s reading are Catechism paragraphs 595-598. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 85: The Trial of Christef9a793b-f38a-478f-9d5f-57b176848f75Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Gospel in Action"Mom, it's just no use," said Mila. "I've tried and tried to get Freya to come to church with us, but she won't."Mila's twin sister Adison nodded. "And I tried to give her a Bible and some Christian books I thought she'd like, but she won't even look at them.""I even tried to tell her about Jesus," said Mila. "But she just said, 'Not interested!' She wouldn't even listen to me.""So how's she ever going to hear the gospel and know that Jesus loves her and died to save her?" asked Adison.Mom smiled at her daughters. "Well, she has both of you, doesn't she?""But, Mom," said Adison, "we just told you--she won't listen to us or read what we give her.""Well, she may not hear the gospel the way we do--by hearing it in church or by reading the Bible," said Mom. "But I hope she will see it and hear it as she gets to know you better." The girls looked at each other and frowned. "I don't get it," said Mila. "You know that some of the New Testament books, called epistles, are actually letters to churches, don't you?" asked Mom. "Yeah, I think our teacher at church told us that once," said Adison. Mom nodded. "And all these letters--which are part of God's Word--are inspired by God Himself, right?" The girls nodded. "Well, did you know the Bible also says that each of you is a letter from Christ?" Mom asked.Both girls raised their eyebrows. "What does that mean?" asked Mila. "It means that talking isn't the only way to share the gospel," answered Mom. "As people see the way you live, it's like they're reading you. When you live in a way that shows others God's love, you touch people's hearts and make them want to know what makes you different. That may make it possible for you--or someone else--to tell them the good news of Jesus when they're ready to hear it." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Mom, it's just no use," said Mila. "I've tried and tried to get Freya to come to church with us, but she won't."Mila's twin sister Adison nodded. "And I tried to give her a Bible and some Christian books I thought she'd like, but she won't even look at them.""I even tried to tell her about Jesus," said Mila. "But she just said, 'Not interested!' She wouldn't even listen to me.""So how's she ever going to hear the gospel and know that Jesus loves her and died to save her?" asked Adison.Mom smiled at her daughters. "Well, she has both of you, doesn't she?""But, Mom," said Adison, "we just told you--she won't listen to us or read what we give her.""Well, she may not hear the gospel the way we do--by hearing it in church or by reading the Bible," said Mom. "But I hope she will see it and hear it as she gets to know you better." The girls looked at each other and frowned. "I don't get it," said Mila. "You know that some of the New Testament books, called epistles, are actually letters to churches, don't you?" asked Mom. "Yeah, I think our teacher at church told us that once," said Adison. Mom nodded. "And all these letters--which are part of God's Word--are inspired by God Himself, right?" The girls nodded. "Well, did you know the Bible also says that each of you is a letter from Christ?" Mom asked.Both girls raised their eyebrows. "What does that mean?" asked Mila. "It means that talking isn't the only way to share the gospel," answered Mom. "As people see the way you live, it's like they're reading you. When you live in a way that shows others God's love, you touch people's hearts and make them want to know what makes you different. That may make it possible for you--or someone else--to tell them the good news of Jesus when they're ready to hear it." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

The Gospel in Action166e757a-6d27-4938-bfbb-1adafcc5604bSun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: The Trial of Christ In this reading, we learn that all sinners are the authors of Christ’s Passion. We do not blame the Jews for the Crucifixion of Jesus as we know that it is our own sins that caused his Passion and death. Fr. Mike tells us that the Jews are not collectively responsible for Jesus’ death, and they should not be spoken of as rejected or cursed. We’re reminded that when we choose sin and deny Christ by our deeds, we crucify him anew in our hearts. Today’s reading are Catechism paragraphs 595-598. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In this reading, we learn that all sinners are the authors of Christ’s Passion. We do not blame the Jews for the Crucifixion of Jesus as we know that it is our own sins that caused his Passion and death. Fr. Mike tells us that the Jews are not collectively responsible for Jesus’ death, and they should not be spoken of as rejected or cursed. We’re reminded that when we choose sin and deny Christ by our deeds, we crucify him anew in our hearts. Today’s reading are Catechism paragraphs 595-598. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 85: The Trial of Christ71157eda-5774-4a8b-97d4-fa37691afb03Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3/26/23 Prototype: Tears Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Why does Jesus weep? Jesus wept. Why does Jesus weep in the face of the death of Lazarus? He weeps to silence the Great Lie. He weeps because He loves. He weeps in order to teach us to weep. Mass Readings from March 26, 2023:Ezra 37:12-14Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8Romans 8:8-11 John 11:1-45

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Why does Jesus weep? Jesus wept. Why does Jesus weep in the face of the death of Lazarus? He weeps to silence the Great Lie. He weeps because He loves. He weeps in order to teach us to weep. Mass Readings from March 26, 2023:Ezra 37:12-14Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8Romans 8:8-11 John 11:1-45

full3/26/23 Prototype: Tearsbdf64ac0-f837-4862-a3e1-fa7cfc52ceb9Sat, 25 Mar 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3/26/23 Prototype: Tears Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Why does Jesus weep? Jesus wept. Why does Jesus weep in the face of the death of Lazarus? He weeps to silence the Great Lie. He weeps because He loves. He weeps in order to teach us to weep. Mass Readings from March 26, 2023:Ezra 37:12-14Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8Romans 8:8-11 John 11:1-45

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Why does Jesus weep? Jesus wept. Why does Jesus weep in the face of the death of Lazarus? He weeps to silence the Great Lie. He weeps because He loves. He weeps in order to teach us to weep. Mass Readings from March 26, 2023:Ezra 37:12-14Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8Romans 8:8-11 John 11:1-45

full3/26/23 Prototype: Tears659fcd95-b92b-415a-a954-a7cc630ab023Sat, 25 Mar 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3/26/23 Prototype: Tears Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Why does Jesus weep? Jesus wept. Why does Jesus weep in the face of the death of Lazarus? He weeps to silence the Great Lie. He weeps because He loves. He weeps in order to teach us to weep. Mass Readings from March 26, 2023:Ezra 37:12-14Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8Romans 8:8-11 John 11:1-45

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Why does Jesus weep? Jesus wept. Why does Jesus weep in the face of the death of Lazarus? He weeps to silence the Great Lie. He weeps because He loves. He weeps in order to teach us to weep. Mass Readings from March 26, 2023:Ezra 37:12-14Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8Romans 8:8-11 John 11:1-45

full3/26/23 Prototype: Tears2b01e635-38bd-49df-8141-3c51b1e1a41fSat, 25 Mar 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2023) Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2023)f85f2217-514e-4a27-b64a-be97f456d1d0Sat, 25 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2023) Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2023)db3b66d4-b33f-438d-8c2f-40355cd6d1c5Sat, 25 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2023) Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2023)0050ef5c-769a-4c4e-ba09-ede6a7cde4d0Sat, 25 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2023) Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2023)795e0da9-e06f-4256-93ba-971b795c0cd3Sat, 25 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Claim of Savior Jesus&#39; claim that he is the one true God and the world&#39;s savior was the stumbling block for many Jews. Fr. Mike explains why Jesus&#39; invitation to the Jewish people to have faith in him was a challenging task. We learn that hardness of heart and unbelief led the Pharisees to a tragic misunderstanding of Jesus. We are also at risk of such error, and recognizing our hardness of heart can help us to grow in faith. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 587-594. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Jesus&#39; claim that he is the one true God and the world&#39;s savior was the stumbling block for many Jews. Fr. Mike explains why Jesus&#39; invitation to the Jewish people to have faith in him was a challenging task. We learn that hardness of heart and unbelief led the Pharisees to a tragic misunderstanding of Jesus. We are also at risk of such error, and recognizing our hardness of heart can help us to grow in faith. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 587-594. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 84: The Claim of Savior8eb194b5-2e60-4abd-a67e-f0f6080d26b1Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFirst StepJaden slouched through the living room doorway and dropped into a chair next to his mother, who was holding his baby sister Piper. "I have a problem," he said with a sigh. "I'm always losing my temper, and I don't make friends that way." "No, I'm sure you don't," Mom said as she stood Piper on her feet. "Guess what? Piper took her first step today." "Really? Good job, Piper!" Jaden held out his arms. "Come here! Walk over to me!" He and Mom watched as the little girl took a few wobbly steps. Then down she went. Her face puckered, but she crawled to a chair and pulled herself up again. When she tried again, she walked a few more steps before she fell. "Keep it up, and before you know it, you'll be running races with me!" said Jaden. Mom smiled. "You know, Jaden, Piper took her first step today, and I think you took a first step too--you admitted that you have a problem." Jaden sighed. "Yeah, I guess," he said grimly. "Think of it as learning to walk," said Mom. "You had to learn to walk physically--and look how strong your legs are now!" Jaden grinned. He loved running. "Learning to walk takes time and practice," continued Mom. "That's true of learning to walk physically, and it's also true of the Christian walk as you learn to trust God and show others His love. When Piper falls, she has to get up--just as you did. And when you fall in your Christian walk, you need to keep working at it." "So, if I just keep trying not to lose my temper, I'll get better at it?" Jaden asked. "Trying isn't enough," Mom told him as she picked up Piper. "Your sister needs us to help her learn to walk, and we need God to help us grow as Christians. You need to look to Him. Remember that because you know Jesus, He's given you the power to turn from sin and respond to others in love instead of anger. Trust Him to give you strength and to help you control your temper--and ask Him to forgive you when you don't."Jaden nodded. "Okay." He got up and headed for his room. "I'll trust Jesus to help me."-Harriett A. Durrell

Jaden slouched through the living room doorway and dropped into a chair next to his mother, who was holding his baby sister Piper. "I have a problem," he said with a sigh. "I'm always losing my temper, and I don't make friends that way." "No, I'm sure you don't," Mom said as she stood Piper on her feet. "Guess what? Piper took her first step today." "Really? Good job, Piper!" Jaden held out his arms. "Come here! Walk over to me!" He and Mom watched as the little girl took a few wobbly steps. Then down she went. Her face puckered, but she crawled to a chair and pulled herself up again. When she tried again, she walked a few more steps before she fell. "Keep it up, and before you know it, you'll be running races with me!" said Jaden. Mom smiled. "You know, Jaden, Piper took her first step today, and I think you took a first step too--you admitted that you have a problem." Jaden sighed. "Yeah, I guess," he said grimly. "Think of it as learning to walk," said Mom. "You had to learn to walk physically--and look how strong your legs are now!" Jaden grinned. He loved running. "Learning to walk takes time and practice," continued Mom. "That's true of learning to walk physically, and it's also true of the Christian walk as you learn to trust God and show others His love. When Piper falls, she has to get up--just as you did. And when you fall in your Christian walk, you need to keep working at it." "So, if I just keep trying not to lose my temper, I'll get better at it?" Jaden asked. "Trying isn't enough," Mom told him as she picked up Piper. "Your sister needs us to help her learn to walk, and we need God to help us grow as Christians. You need to look to Him. Remember that because you know Jesus, He's given you the power to turn from sin and respond to others in love instead of anger. Trust Him to give you strength and to help you control your temper--and ask Him to forgive you when you don't."Jaden nodded. "Okay." He got up and headed for his room. "I'll trust Jesus to help me."-Harriett A. Durrell

First Stepbfdf767c-7fc3-49dc-86f2-bbd09500d325Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Claim of Savior Jesus&#39; claim that he is the one true God and the world&#39;s savior was the stumbling block for many Jews. Fr. Mike explains why Jesus&#39; invitation to the Jewish people to have faith in him was a challenging task. We learn that hardness of heart and unbelief led the Pharisees to a tragic misunderstanding of Jesus. We are also at risk of such error, and recognizing our hardness of heart can help us to grow in faith. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 587-594. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Jesus&#39; claim that he is the one true God and the world&#39;s savior was the stumbling block for many Jews. Fr. Mike explains why Jesus&#39; invitation to the Jewish people to have faith in him was a challenging task. We learn that hardness of heart and unbelief led the Pharisees to a tragic misunderstanding of Jesus. We are also at risk of such error, and recognizing our hardness of heart can help us to grow in faith. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 587-594. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 84: The Claim of Savior05a8194c-4795-4bcc-975a-09f3c4c8aa59Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 102 - Why A Job Isn't Just A Paycheck: Barbara Corcoran What is the value of a job? Is it just the pay check or is there something more valuable that can be gained from a job? In this moment business mogul Barbara Corcoran discusses why she would always pick the job in which she could learn a lot and gain skills over just a pay check. Having worked 22 jobs including being a lifeguard, tent saleswoman and a hot dog vendor, Barbara believes that every lesson she learned in these positions helped her later in business and led to her stratospheric success. Listen to the full episode here - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/TIVYc9ZjNu The conversation cards waitlist is now open, join now - ⁠http://bit.ly/3l7dhKG⁠ Barbara: https://www.barbaracorcoran.com https://twitter.com/BarbaraCorcoran?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the episodes on YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the value of a job? Is it just the pay check or is there something more valuable that can be gained from a job? In this moment business mogul Barbara Corcoran discusses why she would always pick the job in which she could learn a lot and gain skills over just a pay check. Having worked 22 jobs including being a lifeguard, tent saleswoman and a hot dog vendor, Barbara believes that every lesson she learned in these positions helped her later in business and led to her stratospheric success. Listen to the full episode here - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/TIVYc9ZjNu The conversation cards waitlist is now open, join now - ⁠http://bit.ly/3l7dhKG⁠ Barbara: https://www.barbaracorcoran.com https://twitter.com/BarbaraCorcoran?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the episodes on YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 102 - Why A Job Isn't Just A Paycheck: Barbara Corcoran 00e21e15-f8b1-4c9d-9ea5-c4712c33e988Fri, 24 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000630https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2023) Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2023)aa9cf4eb-6973-40dd-b2c6-7fd0117c05a2Fri, 24 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2023) Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2023)732a7e16-7ddb-41f3-91a1-ce0b0ce4ece4Fri, 24 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2023) Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2023)9d24150f-8e71-409d-8fbe-415fa90fa6ecFri, 24 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2023) Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2023)5bcce540-bf8e-4004-b34a-b9fe91f38b95Fri, 24 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: Jesus and the Temple Given that the Temple was at the heart of Jewish life and worship, Jesus’ relationship with the Temple speaks volumes. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus’ reverence for the Temple and unpacks the remarkable implications of Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 583-586. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Given that the Temple was at the heart of Jewish life and worship, Jesus’ relationship with the Temple speaks volumes. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus’ reverence for the Temple and unpacks the remarkable implications of Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 583-586. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 83: Jesus and the Templeeacf4fef-d4d9-4057-9857-bcc0d55e7a69Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBitter Medicine "Oh, Dad!" said Owen. "I don't see why I have to be grounded! Can't I just do some extra chores or something?""I'm sorry, Owen," said Dad. "But I think being grounded this time is the best way to help you remember to obey." He patted Owen's shoulder. "I hope you know that I don't enjoy disciplining you. I do it because I love you." "Yeah, right," Owen mumbled as Dad left. The following week, Owen came down with a cold and a bad cough. He watched warily as his dad poured a spoonful of medicine for him to take, then gulped it down. "Ugh, it tastes awful! I don't want any more of that!" But during the night, Owen woke up, coughing again. His throat hurt, and he was actually glad when Dad came in with the medicine. The next morning, Owen felt better. "Last week I was grounded, and this week I was sick. I felt like I'd never get to have fun again. But that medicine really helped. It sure doesn't taste good though!" "I know," said Dad, "and I know you didn't like the punishment you received for disobeying, but discipline is a lot like bitter medicine--it's meant to make us better." "I guess so," Owen replied. "I know being disciplined isn't fun, but it's a sign of love," Dad said. "After all, the Bible says God disciplines us as His children, and He loves us more than anyone! He loves us so much that Jesus took the punishment for our sins Himself when He died on the cross. When we trust in Him as our Savior and become part of God's family, He uses discipline to teach us and help us grow." "So does that mean you get disciplined sometimes too?" asked Owen.Dad laughed. "Yes, it does. There have been times in my life when God has allowed me to suffer consequences for my sinful actions. When He has, it helped me realize that I had done that wrong thing because I was looking to the world or to myself for what I thought I needed instead of God. Though it wasn't fun, I was thankful He loved me enough to teach me that lesson." Owen sighed as Dad poured him more medicine. "Then I guess I should be thankful for discipline too!" -Sherry L. Kuyt

"Oh, Dad!" said Owen. "I don't see why I have to be grounded! Can't I just do some extra chores or something?""I'm sorry, Owen," said Dad. "But I think being grounded this time is the best way to help you remember to obey." He patted Owen's shoulder. "I hope you know that I don't enjoy disciplining you. I do it because I love you." "Yeah, right," Owen mumbled as Dad left. The following week, Owen came down with a cold and a bad cough. He watched warily as his dad poured a spoonful of medicine for him to take, then gulped it down. "Ugh, it tastes awful! I don't want any more of that!" But during the night, Owen woke up, coughing again. His throat hurt, and he was actually glad when Dad came in with the medicine. The next morning, Owen felt better. "Last week I was grounded, and this week I was sick. I felt like I'd never get to have fun again. But that medicine really helped. It sure doesn't taste good though!" "I know," said Dad, "and I know you didn't like the punishment you received for disobeying, but discipline is a lot like bitter medicine--it's meant to make us better." "I guess so," Owen replied. "I know being disciplined isn't fun, but it's a sign of love," Dad said. "After all, the Bible says God disciplines us as His children, and He loves us more than anyone! He loves us so much that Jesus took the punishment for our sins Himself when He died on the cross. When we trust in Him as our Savior and become part of God's family, He uses discipline to teach us and help us grow." "So does that mean you get disciplined sometimes too?" asked Owen.Dad laughed. "Yes, it does. There have been times in my life when God has allowed me to suffer consequences for my sinful actions. When He has, it helped me realize that I had done that wrong thing because I was looking to the world or to myself for what I thought I needed instead of God. Though it wasn't fun, I was thankful He loved me enough to teach me that lesson." Owen sighed as Dad poured him more medicine. "Then I guess I should be thankful for discipline too!" -Sherry L. Kuyt

Bitter Medicine 7e01fa6d-b3cd-46d2-94b4-11daa1192b57Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: Jesus and the Temple Given that the Temple was at the heart of Jewish life and worship, Jesus’ relationship with the Temple speaks volumes. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus’ reverence for the Temple and unpacks the remarkable implications of Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 583-586. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Given that the Temple was at the heart of Jewish life and worship, Jesus’ relationship with the Temple speaks volumes. Fr. Mike highlights Jesus’ reverence for the Temple and unpacks the remarkable implications of Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 583-586. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 83: Jesus and the Templefe3af91b-35c3-4c4a-bd15-e9e9635d2b36Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf God Doesn't Need Us, Why Are We Here? Why do we &quot;have&quot; to love God? It seems very self-centered of God to demand our love. But is it? Today, Fr. Mike opens up the first sentence of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and helps us to understand more fully why God, who was never lonely in Heaven, chose to freely create us to be in relationship with Him. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why do we &quot;have&quot; to love God? It seems very self-centered of God to demand our love. But is it? Today, Fr. Mike opens up the first sentence of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and helps us to understand more fully why God, who was never lonely in Heaven, chose to freely create us to be in relationship with Him. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf God Doesn't Need Us, Why Are We Here?a44ee234-0110-45aa-9226-856ea60b578fThu, 23 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf God Doesn't Need Us, Why Are We Here? Why do we &quot;have&quot; to love God? It seems very self-centered of God to demand our love. But is it? Today, Fr. Mike opens up the first sentence of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and helps us to understand more fully why God, who was never lonely in Heaven, chose to freely create us to be in relationship with Him. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why do we &quot;have&quot; to love God? It seems very self-centered of God to demand our love. But is it? Today, Fr. Mike opens up the first sentence of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and helps us to understand more fully why God, who was never lonely in Heaven, chose to freely create us to be in relationship with Him. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf God Doesn't Need Us, Why Are We Here?be82ff8d-47b9-4085-93b4-023a60a1a485Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Peter 3 – Living Godly Lives1 Peter 3

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full1 Peter 3 – Living Godly Lives87cb8cb2-c926-4894-94ac-b68ebe589becThu, 23 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +0000828https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to be More than Your Wins and FailuresAre you struggling with staying dedicated to your work or overcoming challenges? The path to self-mastery is filled with failures and successes. How do we stay consistent as men and be dedicated to the hard work of life? Today we are joined by an Olympic qualifying athlete, Conner Peloquin, who also had a successful career in a Fortune 100 company. Conner shares how to find God's will in your daily activities, as well as the focus needed to improve in life regardless of the obstacles and issues that come. We discuss: What life is like working for driven Fortune 500 companies The difficulty in leaving behind a career to follow God's will The 4 last things of Death, Judgement, Heaven, or Hell 🔴 Help Us Launch The Catholic Gentleman Membership Program Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you struggling with staying dedicated to your work or overcoming challenges? The path to self-mastery is filled with failures and successes. How do we stay consistent as men and be dedicated to the hard work of life? Today we are joined by an Olympic qualifying athlete, Conner Peloquin, who also had a successful career in a Fortune 100 company. Conner shares how to find God's will in your daily activities, as well as the focus needed to improve in life regardless of the obstacles and issues that come. We discuss: What life is like working for driven Fortune 500 companies The difficulty in leaving behind a career to follow God's will The 4 last things of Death, Judgement, Heaven, or Hell 🔴 Help Us Launch The Catholic Gentleman Membership Program Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow to be More than Your Wins and Failures19da9b6f-8894-4b34-b8a7-a186193f5433Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:10:00 +00003886https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRobert Greene: How To Seduce Anyone, Build Confidence & Become PowerfulHow do you achieve success in the modern world? This is the billion dollar question. Some people would say that you must gain a whole new variety of skills and knowledge to keep up in our fast moving times. Only a few people would say you should use strategies that haven’t changed in thousands of years, as human nature and the game of power hasn’t changed either. Best-selling author Robert Greene is one of these few people. Ever since he was a child he has been fascinated with seeing behind the polite masks that humans show to each other in civilised society, whilst underneath these disguises we all share a darker side and cravings for power. In this enlightening conversation Robert Greene discusses his life’s work, from the rules of power and seduction, to mastery and human nature. Robert explores how we can use the lessons of history to succeed in all areas of life. Robert Greene: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3LFt2n9 Website: http://bit.ly/3TIptyr Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you achieve success in the modern world? This is the billion dollar question. Some people would say that you must gain a whole new variety of skills and knowledge to keep up in our fast moving times. Only a few people would say you should use strategies that haven’t changed in thousands of years, as human nature and the game of power hasn’t changed either. Best-selling author Robert Greene is one of these few people. Ever since he was a child he has been fascinated with seeing behind the polite masks that humans show to each other in civilised society, whilst underneath these disguises we all share a darker side and cravings for power. In this enlightening conversation Robert Greene discusses his life’s work, from the rules of power and seduction, to mastery and human nature. Robert explores how we can use the lessons of history to succeed in all areas of life. Robert Greene: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3LFt2n9 Website: http://bit.ly/3TIptyr Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRobert Greene: How To Seduce Anyone, Build Confidence & Become Powerful6d311f4f-3f10-4560-b98b-ecc286e183d8Thu, 23 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +00006808https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2023) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2023)bbf98201-d912-4546-9bb0-99b86894c410Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2023) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2023)d5442d4b-05fc-4678-b03a-555bb0834090Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2023) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2023)f41e575b-241d-44c6-a498-b31960c18b10Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2023) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2023)437bb778-e489-463e-8f80-ad72f766a17bThu, 23 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: Jesus and the Law What is Jesus’ relationship with the Old Testament Law? Our Catechism readings today reveal that Jesus is the Author of the Law who provides the definitive interpretation of the Law. We learn that Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but rather to fulfill the Law in its totality. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between Temple Laws, Kingdom Laws, and Moral Laws in Scripture. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 577-582. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

What is Jesus’ relationship with the Old Testament Law? Our Catechism readings today reveal that Jesus is the Author of the Law who provides the definitive interpretation of the Law. We learn that Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but rather to fulfill the Law in its totality. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between Temple Laws, Kingdom Laws, and Moral Laws in Scripture. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 577-582. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 82: Jesus and the Lawe36b6552-6c15-4649-8dfe-63f606af58f8Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNiagara Falls"Is your water bottle full?" asked Dad, adding two sandwiches to his backpack."No, it's empty again," answered Tyson. He turned on the tap and filled his container stamped with a maple leaf to mark his first visit to Canada. Handing it to his dad, he exclaimed, "I can't wait to see Niagara Falls!"As they exited the hotel, Tyson asked, "We're going to the biggest waterfall, right?""Yes, Horseshoe Falls. It's only a short walk so we should get a good spot to see it before our picnic."Tyson took a few steps on his tiptoes. "I can't see anything yet, but I hear it!" They quickened their pace as the sound of gushing water grew louder."I see it!" Tyson exclaimed. He crossed the street with his dad toward the majestic U-shaped waterfall. They found an empty space along the concrete barrier crested with a black metal handrail. Tyson wrapped his fingers around it for a closer look. "Awesome!" He marveled at the white sheets of tumbling water. They crashed into the rocks below with such force that they sprayed him and his dad with a gentle mist.Dad reached for his camera. He spent a few minutes snapping photos."I'm thirsty," announced Tyson. Dad passed him his water bottle. After several sips, Tyson handed it back, saying, "That's enough. I don't want to run out of water for our picnic." He returned to the view. "Dad, what about Niagara Falls? Won't it run out?""No. The source is always sending more," replied Dad, stashing his camera. "You know something else that never runs out? God's love for us. The Bible describes God's love as eternal.""I know what that means!" said Tyson. "God loves us now, and He always will.""Exactly. God offers us a never-ending supply of love so it's always available."Watching the spilling water, Tyson added, "It's sort of like how Niagara Falls is never-ending because the water keeps flowing without stopping."Dad nodded. "That's a good way to say it. God loves us without stopping. The love Jesus pours into our lives each day will never stop flowing. It lasts forever." -Elena Dee

"Is your water bottle full?" asked Dad, adding two sandwiches to his backpack."No, it's empty again," answered Tyson. He turned on the tap and filled his container stamped with a maple leaf to mark his first visit to Canada. Handing it to his dad, he exclaimed, "I can't wait to see Niagara Falls!"As they exited the hotel, Tyson asked, "We're going to the biggest waterfall, right?""Yes, Horseshoe Falls. It's only a short walk so we should get a good spot to see it before our picnic."Tyson took a few steps on his tiptoes. "I can't see anything yet, but I hear it!" They quickened their pace as the sound of gushing water grew louder."I see it!" Tyson exclaimed. He crossed the street with his dad toward the majestic U-shaped waterfall. They found an empty space along the concrete barrier crested with a black metal handrail. Tyson wrapped his fingers around it for a closer look. "Awesome!" He marveled at the white sheets of tumbling water. They crashed into the rocks below with such force that they sprayed him and his dad with a gentle mist.Dad reached for his camera. He spent a few minutes snapping photos."I'm thirsty," announced Tyson. Dad passed him his water bottle. After several sips, Tyson handed it back, saying, "That's enough. I don't want to run out of water for our picnic." He returned to the view. "Dad, what about Niagara Falls? Won't it run out?""No. The source is always sending more," replied Dad, stashing his camera. "You know something else that never runs out? God's love for us. The Bible describes God's love as eternal.""I know what that means!" said Tyson. "God loves us now, and He always will.""Exactly. God offers us a never-ending supply of love so it's always available."Watching the spilling water, Tyson added, "It's sort of like how Niagara Falls is never-ending because the water keeps flowing without stopping."Dad nodded. "That's a good way to say it. God loves us without stopping. The love Jesus pours into our lives each day will never stop flowing. It lasts forever." -Elena Dee

Niagara Falls314a8c82-1e01-4d70-9086-51c2347433e2Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: Jesus and the Law What is Jesus’ relationship with the Old Testament Law? Our Catechism readings today reveal that Jesus is the Author of the Law who provides the definitive interpretation of the Law. We learn that Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but rather to fulfill the Law in its totality. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between Temple Laws, Kingdom Laws, and Moral Laws in Scripture. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 577-582. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

What is Jesus’ relationship with the Old Testament Law? Our Catechism readings today reveal that Jesus is the Author of the Law who provides the definitive interpretation of the Law. We learn that Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but rather to fulfill the Law in its totality. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between Temple Laws, Kingdom Laws, and Moral Laws in Scripture. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 577-582. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 82: Jesus and the Law34e72033-6552-420f-8fe4-034c7c0843a9Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#477 The Practice and Morality of In Vitro Fertilization - Dr. Craig TurczynskiDr. Craig Turczynski, the former director of in-vitro fertilization, andrology, and hormone assay laboratories at Louisiana State University Medical Center-Shreveport explains how IVF is done, and why it raises grave moral concerns. CORRECTIONS: 1. The number of IVF procedures annually is about 250,000 not 250. 2. Cytoplasmic transfer is taking cytoplasm from a young woman’s egg and injecting it into the infertile woman’s egg. It is not injected into the woman.  Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers&#8217; podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic f…

Dr. Craig Turczynski, the former director of in-vitro fertilization, andrology, and hormone assay laboratories at Louisiana State University Medical Center-Shreveport explains how IVF is done, and why it raises grave moral concerns. CORRECTIONS: 1. The number of IVF procedures annually is about 250,000 not 250. 2. Cytoplasmic transfer is taking cytoplasm from a young woman’s egg and injecting it into the infertile woman’s egg. It is not injected into the woman.  Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers&#8217; podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic f…

#477 The Practice and Morality of In Vitro Fertilization - Dr. Craig Turczynski92e81718-f736-4412-b340-d5f62fb3fcaaWed, 22 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMarital Healing with Jerry Jacobs JrMarriage, that blessed union, the dream...within a dream! While these words may cause many of you to smile, we all know that marriage can be very challenging. Many of us husbands really struggle with how to be the husband our wives deserve. If you are married and want to be better, I invite you to listen to this episode. Jerry and I discuss how we coach men to do and become better. You can do so also! You can learn more about Jerry at his website: https://www.savemycatholicmarriage.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Prayer 04:10 - Fix yourself first, Move towards God 08:50 - Cursillo to encounter God 14:40 - You cannot depend on feelings to get you through life 20:50 - Meditation 26:30 - It takes time 31:10 - Your wife has mysteries 36:10 - Doing the "stuff" isn't enough 41:00 - More than Best Friends 45:05 - What you need to learn 51:40 - Get things right before they go wrong! 55:20 - Your wife's job is to guide you 60:00 - Another woman is NOT the solution 61:20 - Take action today!

Marriage, that blessed union, the dream...within a dream! While these words may cause many of you to smile, we all know that marriage can be very challenging. Many of us husbands really struggle with how to be the husband our wives deserve. If you are married and want to be better, I invite you to listen to this episode. Jerry and I discuss how we coach men to do and become better. You can do so also! You can learn more about Jerry at his website: https://www.savemycatholicmarriage.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Prayer 04:10 - Fix yourself first, Move towards God 08:50 - Cursillo to encounter God 14:40 - You cannot depend on feelings to get you through life 20:50 - Meditation 26:30 - It takes time 31:10 - Your wife has mysteries 36:10 - Doing the "stuff" isn't enough 41:00 - More than Best Friends 45:05 - What you need to learn 51:40 - Get things right before they go wrong! 55:20 - Your wife's job is to guide you 60:00 - Another woman is NOT the solution 61:20 - Take action today!

fullMarital Healing with Jerry Jacobs Jr209fedbc-e88c-49e0-a988-89b797312a58Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2023) As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2023)e74b0001-034d-4608-a77e-92c76043fcbeWed, 22 Mar 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2023) As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2023)79414ec8-bbc9-43a5-be10-539947325715Wed, 22 Mar 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2023) As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2023)56f0372f-211c-49fb-9887-b43efa5147fcWed, 22 Mar 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2023) As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2023)89e9ecf1-69a5-450a-8800-473cd0f54e9bWed, 22 Mar 2023 03:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) - 202359cb85af-08ce-4350-9fba-7e1223d26d46Wed, 22 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023239661b5-038e-4771-b9d6-0174e5024d73Wed, 22 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) - 202316552a5e-6464-4291-8ee7-1b96dda99186Wed, 22 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) - 20236863d00e-557f-4340-99a4-f806810deaebWed, 22 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Christ’s Paschal Mystery Fr. Mike begins his examination of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and ultimate Resurrection. He emphasizes that all of Scripture points to this Paschal Mystery, and that through our faith, we can try to examine the circumstances of Jesus’ life to fully understand our own redemption. We also explore Jesus’ relationship with Israel and our own relationship with our Jewish forefathers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 571-576. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike begins his examination of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and ultimate Resurrection. He emphasizes that all of Scripture points to this Paschal Mystery, and that through our faith, we can try to examine the circumstances of Jesus’ life to fully understand our own redemption. We also explore Jesus’ relationship with Israel and our own relationship with our Jewish forefathers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 571-576. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 81: Christ’s Paschal Mysterycda50194-f9eb-4d42-bbf7-3dcb62de596dWed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Miraculous Change"What's that?" asked Nevaeh when her brother showed her a pale green object dangling from a branch. "Isn't it cool?" said Dakota. "It's called a chrysalis, and there's a caterpillar in there. Or at least, he used to be a caterpillar."Nevaeh frowned. "I don't like caterpillars." As she went into the house, she saw her mother wiping tears from her eyes. "What's the matter?" Nevaeh asked."I just got a phone call," Mom said softly. "Grandma Carter died.""Oh no!" Nevaeh burst into tears. "I don't want her to die!"Mom took her into her arms. "I know, honey. This is a sad day, but we can find comfort in knowing Grandma is in heaven with Jesus."Nevaeh and Dakota had never known anyone who had died. They were a little nervous when they went with their parents to the funeral home and walked up to the casket where Grandma lay. "She looks like she's asleep," said Nevaeh softly. The next day, the kids attended the funeral service with their parents, and after the service, they all went to the cemetery.Nevaeh was quiet as they sat on the patio that afternoon. "I thought Grandma was in heaven, but they put her in the ground," she said at last. As she spoke, Dakota came over carrying the branch with the chrysalis dangling from it. Only a thin, clear film remained. "Look," he said. "This is just an empty shell now."Mom nodded. "The caterpillar spun a chrysalis around itself. After a while, it burst open and a beautiful butterfly came out.""I love butterflies!" said Nevaeh. "They're much more beautiful than caterpillars.""That's a good example of what has happened to Grandma," said Dad. "Remember how sick she was? She has left her body, and now it's like an empty chrysalis. It was buried in a grave today, and Grandma's soul has gone to be with Jesus. But one day Jesus will resurrect Grandma's body and make it like new. When that happens, Grandma will have a new body that will never get old or sick and will never die. Jesus will give us new bodies then too--bodies that will last forever!"Just then a butterfly fluttered past Nevaeh's nose. "Look!" she exclaimed. "A caterpillar in his new body." -Barbara J. Westberg

"What's that?" asked Nevaeh when her brother showed her a pale green object dangling from a branch. "Isn't it cool?" said Dakota. "It's called a chrysalis, and there's a caterpillar in there. Or at least, he used to be a caterpillar."Nevaeh frowned. "I don't like caterpillars." As she went into the house, she saw her mother wiping tears from her eyes. "What's the matter?" Nevaeh asked."I just got a phone call," Mom said softly. "Grandma Carter died.""Oh no!" Nevaeh burst into tears. "I don't want her to die!"Mom took her into her arms. "I know, honey. This is a sad day, but we can find comfort in knowing Grandma is in heaven with Jesus."Nevaeh and Dakota had never known anyone who had died. They were a little nervous when they went with their parents to the funeral home and walked up to the casket where Grandma lay. "She looks like she's asleep," said Nevaeh softly. The next day, the kids attended the funeral service with their parents, and after the service, they all went to the cemetery.Nevaeh was quiet as they sat on the patio that afternoon. "I thought Grandma was in heaven, but they put her in the ground," she said at last. As she spoke, Dakota came over carrying the branch with the chrysalis dangling from it. Only a thin, clear film remained. "Look," he said. "This is just an empty shell now."Mom nodded. "The caterpillar spun a chrysalis around itself. After a while, it burst open and a beautiful butterfly came out.""I love butterflies!" said Nevaeh. "They're much more beautiful than caterpillars.""That's a good example of what has happened to Grandma," said Dad. "Remember how sick she was? She has left her body, and now it's like an empty chrysalis. It was buried in a grave today, and Grandma's soul has gone to be with Jesus. But one day Jesus will resurrect Grandma's body and make it like new. When that happens, Grandma will have a new body that will never get old or sick and will never die. Jesus will give us new bodies then too--bodies that will last forever!"Just then a butterfly fluttered past Nevaeh's nose. "Look!" she exclaimed. "A caterpillar in his new body." -Barbara J. Westberg

A Miraculous Change43584df3-3bbd-477f-8366-be95b67c448dWed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Christ’s Paschal Mystery Fr. Mike begins his examination of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and ultimate Resurrection. He emphasizes that all of Scripture points to this Paschal Mystery, and that through our faith, we can try to examine the circumstances of Jesus’ life to fully understand our own redemption. We also explore Jesus’ relationship with Israel and our own relationship with our Jewish forefathers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 571-576. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike begins his examination of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and ultimate Resurrection. He emphasizes that all of Scripture points to this Paschal Mystery, and that through our faith, we can try to examine the circumstances of Jesus’ life to fully understand our own redemption. We also explore Jesus’ relationship with Israel and our own relationship with our Jewish forefathers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 571-576. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 81: Christ’s Paschal Mysteryb358cf49-e5bb-45e3-b2e0-2f2fc37e8c9dWed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2023) As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2023)0524b7ae-fc31-41c4-aab2-bcf0a6362e86Tue, 21 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2023) As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2023)6e882baf-add5-4fb8-98c1-0a2ebd85588cTue, 21 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2023) As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2023)75b632aa-9426-4c80-8295-7d7c3cb6c24cTue, 21 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2023) As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2023)689e53e7-a96b-4e83-a82d-a6e3a8e74d19Tue, 21 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Summary of the Mysteries of Christ’s Life We have arrived at another nugget day, or In Brief day, for the paragraphs on the mysteries of Christ’s life. On today’s “mystery nugget” day, Fr. Mike recounts the significance of Christ’s obedience to the Father and our own obedience to God’s will. He also emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the mysteries of Christ’s life by reading and meditating on the Gospels and praying the Rosary. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 561-570. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We have arrived at another nugget day, or In Brief day, for the paragraphs on the mysteries of Christ’s life. On today’s “mystery nugget” day, Fr. Mike recounts the significance of Christ’s obedience to the Father and our own obedience to God’s will. He also emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the mysteries of Christ’s life by reading and meditating on the Gospels and praying the Rosary. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 561-570. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 80: Summary of the Mysteries of Christ’s Life50f13bbe-5ba6-4dd0-aa51-f175fd28d3f8Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrandpa Forgets (Part 2)Pink and yellow balloons hung around the living room. Blue and lavender streamers twisted their way across the ceiling. A big sign reading "Happy 8th Birthday, Maddie" was hanging over the sofa. Many of Maddie's aunts, uncles, and cousins were already there when Grandpa and Grandma arrived. Grandma immediately went around the room and gave everyone a hug. But Grandpa stood by the door, a lost, confused expression on his face. "Who are these people?" he asked. "They're your children and grandchildren, dear," said Grandma. Maddie noticed that Grandma sounded like she was talking to a small child. I guess that's because Grandpa has Alzheimer's disease and forgets a lot of things, she thought. Maddie walked over to her grandpa and slipped her hand into his. "I'm glad you came to my party."Grandpa looked down at Maddie, and a soft smile spread over his face. He patted her head clumsily, and for a moment she thought he was going to be like he'd always been. But then he said, "Is this your house, little girl?" "Of course, Grandpa," Maddie replied. "I'm Maddie--remember? You've been here lots of times." When Maddie and her dad were cleaning the kitchen after the party, Maddie closed the dishwasher door with a bang. "Why does Grandpa have to have Alzheimer's?" she muttered. "I can't think of a single reason why God would let it happen." "Neither can I," said Dad, and Maddie's eyes widened. "That surprises you, doesn't it?" said Dad. Maddie nodded. "Grandpa's Alzheimer's disease is sad," Dad said, "and just as he often can't understand what's happening around him, we sometimes can't understand why such sad things happen in life. God doesn't ask us to understand, but He promises to be with us in difficult times. Jesus understands our pain and sadness, and He's there to strengthen and comfort us when we're hurting. One day, when He comes again to get rid of sin, sickness, and death forever and make all things new, He will wipe all our tears away." "So I guess I just have to keep trusting Jesus even when I feel like crying," said Maddie. "He'll help me through it.""Yes," said Dad. "And He will cry with you." -Carol J. Brookman

Pink and yellow balloons hung around the living room. Blue and lavender streamers twisted their way across the ceiling. A big sign reading "Happy 8th Birthday, Maddie" was hanging over the sofa. Many of Maddie's aunts, uncles, and cousins were already there when Grandpa and Grandma arrived. Grandma immediately went around the room and gave everyone a hug. But Grandpa stood by the door, a lost, confused expression on his face. "Who are these people?" he asked. "They're your children and grandchildren, dear," said Grandma. Maddie noticed that Grandma sounded like she was talking to a small child. I guess that's because Grandpa has Alzheimer's disease and forgets a lot of things, she thought. Maddie walked over to her grandpa and slipped her hand into his. "I'm glad you came to my party."Grandpa looked down at Maddie, and a soft smile spread over his face. He patted her head clumsily, and for a moment she thought he was going to be like he'd always been. But then he said, "Is this your house, little girl?" "Of course, Grandpa," Maddie replied. "I'm Maddie--remember? You've been here lots of times." When Maddie and her dad were cleaning the kitchen after the party, Maddie closed the dishwasher door with a bang. "Why does Grandpa have to have Alzheimer's?" she muttered. "I can't think of a single reason why God would let it happen." "Neither can I," said Dad, and Maddie's eyes widened. "That surprises you, doesn't it?" said Dad. Maddie nodded. "Grandpa's Alzheimer's disease is sad," Dad said, "and just as he often can't understand what's happening around him, we sometimes can't understand why such sad things happen in life. God doesn't ask us to understand, but He promises to be with us in difficult times. Jesus understands our pain and sadness, and He's there to strengthen and comfort us when we're hurting. One day, when He comes again to get rid of sin, sickness, and death forever and make all things new, He will wipe all our tears away." "So I guess I just have to keep trusting Jesus even when I feel like crying," said Maddie. "He'll help me through it.""Yes," said Dad. "And He will cry with you." -Carol J. Brookman

Grandpa Forgets (Part 2)d65c394f-e9be-4571-867e-7cb0d7a15a05Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Summary of the Mysteries of Christ’s Life We have arrived at another nugget day, or In Brief day, for the paragraphs on the mysteries of Christ’s life. On today’s “mystery nugget” day, Fr. Mike recounts the significance of Christ’s obedience to the Father and our own obedience to God’s will. He also emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the mysteries of Christ’s life by reading and meditating on the Gospels and praying the Rosary. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 561-570. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We have arrived at another nugget day, or In Brief day, for the paragraphs on the mysteries of Christ’s life. On today’s “mystery nugget” day, Fr. Mike recounts the significance of Christ’s obedience to the Father and our own obedience to God’s will. He also emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the mysteries of Christ’s life by reading and meditating on the Gospels and praying the Rosary. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 561-570. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 80: Summary of the Mysteries of Christ’s Life9e4adc07-7339-4e99-b450-36c348515a82Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLosing Weight with Brady RossWeight loss isn't usually as hot a topic for guys as it is for girls. We tend not to be as worried about our physical appearance, and we all too often focus on other deliverables in our life. But what if there's more to health and fitness than the number that comes from the bathroom scale? Join me in this episode as Brady Ross walks me through his weight loss story and what role weight played in his life. He talks about some practical ways that he lost weight and he helps other men lose weight. The most important part is your mindset, and Brady gives us some awesome perspective! You can find out more about Brady at his website https://bradyross.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Intro and Prayer 02:30 3 Outdoor Grills 05:50 The Start of Brady's Weight Loss Journey 09:25 Eating and Diet 12:30 Support Groups and Individuals 18:20 Condemnation vs Conviction 21:20 Weight Gain then Weight Loss Round 2 26:00 Logging Calories 30:15 Focus on One Day At a Time 34:10 Real Friends and Accountability 39:00 Weight Loss with Little Children 45:00 Motivation 47:30 Learn More about Brady

Weight loss isn't usually as hot a topic for guys as it is for girls. We tend not to be as worried about our physical appearance, and we all too often focus on other deliverables in our life. But what if there's more to health and fitness than the number that comes from the bathroom scale? Join me in this episode as Brady Ross walks me through his weight loss story and what role weight played in his life. He talks about some practical ways that he lost weight and he helps other men lose weight. The most important part is your mindset, and Brady gives us some awesome perspective! You can find out more about Brady at his website https://bradyross.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Intro and Prayer 02:30 3 Outdoor Grills 05:50 The Start of Brady's Weight Loss Journey 09:25 Eating and Diet 12:30 Support Groups and Individuals 18:20 Condemnation vs Conviction 21:20 Weight Gain then Weight Loss Round 2 26:00 Logging Calories 30:15 Focus on One Day At a Time 34:10 Real Friends and Accountability 39:00 Weight Loss with Little Children 45:00 Motivation 47:30 Learn More about Brady

fullLosing Weight with Brady Ross6e27d9e0-0339-4b2c-a013-e08daa7e34adMon, 20 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Food Doctor: The 4 Foods You MUST Avoid If You Want To Be Healthy! - Dr. Will Cole At some point in your life you have felt how your thoughts and emotions have had impacts on your body, whether that is not sleeping because of stress or stomach aches from anxiety. While we’ve all felt that modern medicine denies any connection between the two and the effects they have on each other. Dr Will Cole believes that we can’t just separate mental health from physical health as they so obviously affect each other. He believes that the way to heal ourselves fully and not just treat symptoms is to be aware of what we our putting into our bodies, from thoughts to nutrition. In this revolutionary conversation Dr Will Cole teaches all you need to relearn about wellness and how your body works to become healthier and happier in body and mind. His new book ‘Gut Feelings’ is available now: https://amzn.to/3ZMzcp5 Dr Will Cole: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3Z2Cq77 Website: http://bit.ly/3TmQur6 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At some point in your life you have felt how your thoughts and emotions have had impacts on your body, whether that is not sleeping because of stress or stomach aches from anxiety. While we’ve all felt that modern medicine denies any connection between the two and the effects they have on each other. Dr Will Cole believes that we can’t just separate mental health from physical health as they so obviously affect each other. He believes that the way to heal ourselves fully and not just treat symptoms is to be aware of what we our putting into our bodies, from thoughts to nutrition. In this revolutionary conversation Dr Will Cole teaches all you need to relearn about wellness and how your body works to become healthier and happier in body and mind. His new book ‘Gut Feelings’ is available now: https://amzn.to/3ZMzcp5 Dr Will Cole: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3Z2Cq77 Website: http://bit.ly/3TmQur6 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Food Doctor: The 4 Foods You MUST Avoid If You Want To Be Healthy! - Dr. Will Cole e971ad2b-cfc0-4274-bf13-ebebd9405567Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +00005133https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2023) Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2023)2eedd671-c89c-4ed2-9cee-8afd4b488a70Mon, 20 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2023) Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2023)befb1e3a-8f73-4fa1-aa42-a481142a3f1cMon, 20 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2023) Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2023)f97f6840-a67e-4392-8e82-f23da6d50cadMon, 20 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2023) Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2023)989bb459-ba40-494b-9cb0-d92c56bac9f9Mon, 20 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 79: Jesus’ Transfiguration and Messianic Acts Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ’s Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ’s death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mike emphasizes the incredible parallel between Christ’s baptism and Transfiguration. That, on the threshold of his public life, we witness Christ’s baptism, and on the threshold of the Passion, we witness the Transfiguration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 554-560. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ’s Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ’s death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mike emphasizes the incredible parallel between Christ’s baptism and Transfiguration. That, on the threshold of his public life, we witness Christ’s baptism, and on the threshold of the Passion, we witness the Transfiguration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 554-560. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

full Day 79: Jesus’ Transfiguration and Messianic Acts6acc354e-da71-44ce-97e5-c5a8c3e899c6Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrandpa Forgets (Part 1)"Hi, Grandpa!" exclaimed Maddie on her way to the checkout lane. "Is Grandma here too?" Maddie had come to the supermarket with her dad, who was buying cake mix and ice cream to celebrate her eighth birthday the next day. What's wrong with Grandpa? Maddie wondered. He's staring at me as if he doesn't know me. Maddie noticed that Grandpa had been acting strange lately. She remembered that he'd recently had some medical tests, and Mom had said he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. She knew that was what caused him to forget a lot of things, but she certainly didn't expect him to ever forget her! Just then, Grandma appeared. "Robert, I told you to wait by the magazines," she scolded gently. Seeing Maddie, she gave her a quick hug. "Are you all ready for your birthday party?" she asked. "Party?" asked Grandpa. "Who's having a party?" "Maddie is. We talked about it at breakfast," said Grandma patiently. "Don't you remember?" She took his arm. "Let's go buy a birthday present for a certain little girl, shall we?" Her eyes twinkled as she smiled at Maddie. That night, as Mom tucked her into bed, Maddie told her about Grandpa's strange behavior. Mom sighed. "Grandpa isn't well. The disease he has causes him to forget names, dates, places--and sometimes even people he loves." Maddie swallowed hard. "But Grandpa and I are friends. He said so himself…and friends aren't supposed to forget each other." "I know, honey," Mom said, giving Maddie a hug. "But friends do sometimes forget--especially if they have certain diseases." "But I thought I would always be able to count on Grandpa," Maddie said, her eyes welling with tears. "It's okay to feel sad that Grandpa is sick and his mind doesn't work the way it used to, but just remember that he can't help it when he forgets," said Mom. "Thank God for the good times you had together, and remember that Jesus is always there for both you and Grandpa. Jesus is a friend who sticks even closer than a grandfather, and He will never, ever forget us." As Maddie snuggled into bed, she thanked Jesus that He would never leave her. And she prayed for her grandpa and asked God to help him remember that Jesus would always be with him too. -Carol J. Brookman

"Hi, Grandpa!" exclaimed Maddie on her way to the checkout lane. "Is Grandma here too?" Maddie had come to the supermarket with her dad, who was buying cake mix and ice cream to celebrate her eighth birthday the next day. What's wrong with Grandpa? Maddie wondered. He's staring at me as if he doesn't know me. Maddie noticed that Grandpa had been acting strange lately. She remembered that he'd recently had some medical tests, and Mom had said he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. She knew that was what caused him to forget a lot of things, but she certainly didn't expect him to ever forget her! Just then, Grandma appeared. "Robert, I told you to wait by the magazines," she scolded gently. Seeing Maddie, she gave her a quick hug. "Are you all ready for your birthday party?" she asked. "Party?" asked Grandpa. "Who's having a party?" "Maddie is. We talked about it at breakfast," said Grandma patiently. "Don't you remember?" She took his arm. "Let's go buy a birthday present for a certain little girl, shall we?" Her eyes twinkled as she smiled at Maddie. That night, as Mom tucked her into bed, Maddie told her about Grandpa's strange behavior. Mom sighed. "Grandpa isn't well. The disease he has causes him to forget names, dates, places--and sometimes even people he loves." Maddie swallowed hard. "But Grandpa and I are friends. He said so himself…and friends aren't supposed to forget each other." "I know, honey," Mom said, giving Maddie a hug. "But friends do sometimes forget--especially if they have certain diseases." "But I thought I would always be able to count on Grandpa," Maddie said, her eyes welling with tears. "It's okay to feel sad that Grandpa is sick and his mind doesn't work the way it used to, but just remember that he can't help it when he forgets," said Mom. "Thank God for the good times you had together, and remember that Jesus is always there for both you and Grandpa. Jesus is a friend who sticks even closer than a grandfather, and He will never, ever forget us." As Maddie snuggled into bed, she thanked Jesus that He would never leave her. And she prayed for her grandpa and asked God to help him remember that Jesus would always be with him too. -Carol J. Brookman

Grandpa Forgets (Part 1)c6953b15-f32c-49e7-9d14-82be378c6b43Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 79: Jesus’ Transfiguration and Messianic Acts Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ’s Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ’s death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mike emphasizes the incredible parallel between Christ’s baptism and Transfiguration. That, on the threshold of his public life, we witness Christ’s baptism, and on the threshold of the Passion, we witness the Transfiguration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 554-560. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ’s Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ’s death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mike emphasizes the incredible parallel between Christ’s baptism and Transfiguration. That, on the threshold of his public life, we witness Christ’s baptism, and on the threshold of the Passion, we witness the Transfiguration. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 554-560. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

full Day 79: Jesus’ Transfiguration and Messianic Actscd8edd65-bfc5-44ad-bc4f-96a217d9b67eMon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: The Song of Moses (2023) In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 78: The Song of Moses (2023)6839db0a-f204-4e31-99ee-9ff11f8254f9Sun, 19 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: The Song of Moses (2023) In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 78: The Song of Moses (2023)2823b4aa-73c9-41f5-a876-fa7f50e51fb2Sun, 19 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: The Song of Moses (2023) In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 78: The Song of Moses (2023)d0586278-6571-4860-8712-85b281702db3Sun, 19 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: The Song of Moses (2023) In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 78: The Song of Moses (2023)1dafbb99-8240-4f5f-a198-ea1ee499f201Sun, 19 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: Signs of the Kingdom Fr. Mike unpacks the signs of the kingdom of God that Christ performed while on Earth. These signs of the kingdom are a way for us to see that Jesus is not just “another prophet” but is, in fact, the Son of God. Fr. Mike reminds us that these miracles and signs can strengthen the faith, but they can also be opportunities for “offense.” We also examine the authority that Christ entrusts to St. Peter, and his unique role within the college of apostles, just like the unique role the Holy Father has within the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 547-553. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike unpacks the signs of the kingdom of God that Christ performed while on Earth. These signs of the kingdom are a way for us to see that Jesus is not just “another prophet” but is, in fact, the Son of God. Fr. Mike reminds us that these miracles and signs can strengthen the faith, but they can also be opportunities for “offense.” We also examine the authority that Christ entrusts to St. Peter, and his unique role within the college of apostles, just like the unique role the Holy Father has within the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 547-553. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 78: Signs of the Kingdomb232e6ac-183a-4645-95e8-0593c2dd0bdbSun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPrecious TreasureLily was ready to nail the sides of the box together. She held the point of the nail against the wood and tapped the head of it with the hammer. She tapped harder, missed, and hit her thumb. Startled by the pain, she yelled out a word. "Lily!" Karen, Lily's stepmom, sounded mad. "Never use the name of our Lord like that again!"Lily could see the blood collecting under her fingernail. "Sorry, it slipped out." She didn't understand what the big deal was. Besides, that really hurt.Lily was making a keepsake box for her older brother Caden and his fiancée, Zoey. They could keep their special stuff in it, like tickets to their first concert together, or the dried-up flowers Caden had given Zoey for senior prom. Lily had her own keepsake box that her dad had made. She kept memories of her mom in it--some photos, a letter her mom wrote her right before she died, and her mom's turquoise bracelet.Later that day, Lily was working on her homework at the kitchen table. She muttered a few words about how much she hated math."Are you calling to God for help, or just throwing His name around?" Karen asked. Lily ignored her. Later that evening, Lily was looking through her keepsake box and noticed her mother's bracelet was missing. She immediately thought of her stepsister. "Sadie!" Lily hollered."Yeah?" Sadie appeared at the bedroom door. She was wearing the turquoise bracelet. "That's my mother's bracelet!""I was only trying it on."Lily was furious. "That bracelet is special. You can't wear it around like any old piece of jewelry!"Karen walked up behind Sadie. "Sadie, you know better than to touch Lily's things."Sadie took the bracelet off and handed it to Lily. "Sorry, Lily."Lily nodded and held the bracelet close to her heart.When Sadie left the room, Karen sat next to Lily. "Things we treasure should be treated with honor and respect, shouldn't they?" Lily remembered her words from earlier. "Sort of like God's name?"Karen put her arm around Lily and squeezed. "Yes, like the precious, holy name of our Lord. Jesus loves us so much He died and rose again to conquer sin and death and make us God's children. His name is special, and we should treasure it." -Bonnie Carr

Lily was ready to nail the sides of the box together. She held the point of the nail against the wood and tapped the head of it with the hammer. She tapped harder, missed, and hit her thumb. Startled by the pain, she yelled out a word. "Lily!" Karen, Lily's stepmom, sounded mad. "Never use the name of our Lord like that again!"Lily could see the blood collecting under her fingernail. "Sorry, it slipped out." She didn't understand what the big deal was. Besides, that really hurt.Lily was making a keepsake box for her older brother Caden and his fiancée, Zoey. They could keep their special stuff in it, like tickets to their first concert together, or the dried-up flowers Caden had given Zoey for senior prom. Lily had her own keepsake box that her dad had made. She kept memories of her mom in it--some photos, a letter her mom wrote her right before she died, and her mom's turquoise bracelet.Later that day, Lily was working on her homework at the kitchen table. She muttered a few words about how much she hated math."Are you calling to God for help, or just throwing His name around?" Karen asked. Lily ignored her. Later that evening, Lily was looking through her keepsake box and noticed her mother's bracelet was missing. She immediately thought of her stepsister. "Sadie!" Lily hollered."Yeah?" Sadie appeared at the bedroom door. She was wearing the turquoise bracelet. "That's my mother's bracelet!""I was only trying it on."Lily was furious. "That bracelet is special. You can't wear it around like any old piece of jewelry!"Karen walked up behind Sadie. "Sadie, you know better than to touch Lily's things."Sadie took the bracelet off and handed it to Lily. "Sorry, Lily."Lily nodded and held the bracelet close to her heart.When Sadie left the room, Karen sat next to Lily. "Things we treasure should be treated with honor and respect, shouldn't they?" Lily remembered her words from earlier. "Sort of like God's name?"Karen put her arm around Lily and squeezed. "Yes, like the precious, holy name of our Lord. Jesus loves us so much He died and rose again to conquer sin and death and make us God's children. His name is special, and we should treasure it." -Bonnie Carr

Precious Treasurebcc7b145-7eec-47e6-8d7f-19d45e01a66bSun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: Signs of the Kingdom Fr. Mike unpacks the signs of the kingdom of God that Christ performed while on Earth. These signs of the kingdom are a way for us to see that Jesus is not just “another prophet” but is, in fact, the Son of God. Fr. Mike reminds us that these miracles and signs can strengthen the faith, but they can also be opportunities for “offense.” We also examine the authority that Christ entrusts to St. Peter, and his unique role within the college of apostles, just like the unique role the Holy Father has within the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 547-553. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike unpacks the signs of the kingdom of God that Christ performed while on Earth. These signs of the kingdom are a way for us to see that Jesus is not just “another prophet” but is, in fact, the Son of God. Fr. Mike reminds us that these miracles and signs can strengthen the faith, but they can also be opportunities for “offense.” We also examine the authority that Christ entrusts to St. Peter, and his unique role within the college of apostles, just like the unique role the Holy Father has within the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 547-553. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 78: Signs of the Kingdom857b75dc-c6b7-4d27-b852-ced93c6a44b6Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3/19/23 Prototype: Fault Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We need to stop asking "who is to blame?" and start asking "What can God do with this?" The disciples ask Jesus whose fault it is that the man was born blind. So many of us have a tendency to ask the same question: "Whose fault is this?" While that is a natural question, it is not always a helpful question. There is a better question that we can ask. Mass Readings from March 19, 2023 : 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 Psalms 23Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We need to stop asking "who is to blame?" and start asking "What can God do with this?" The disciples ask Jesus whose fault it is that the man was born blind. So many of us have a tendency to ask the same question: "Whose fault is this?" While that is a natural question, it is not always a helpful question. There is a better question that we can ask. Mass Readings from March 19, 2023 : 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 Psalms 23Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41

full3/19/23 Prototype: Fault8d4e3811-b91e-4335-ba4e-e850732773c7Sat, 18 Mar 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3/19/23 Prototype: Fault Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We need to stop asking "who is to blame?" and start asking "What can God do with this?" The disciples ask Jesus whose fault it is that the man was born blind. So many of us have a tendency to ask the same question: "Whose fault is this?" While that is a natural question, it is not always a helpful question. There is a better question that we can ask. Mass Readings from March 19, 2023 : 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 Psalms 23Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We need to stop asking "who is to blame?" and start asking "What can God do with this?" The disciples ask Jesus whose fault it is that the man was born blind. So many of us have a tendency to ask the same question: "Whose fault is this?" While that is a natural question, it is not always a helpful question. There is a better question that we can ask. Mass Readings from March 19, 2023 : 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 Psalms 23Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41

full3/19/23 Prototype: Faulte53cd2ff-f998-45c8-aa69-f2b10b8472f7Sat, 18 Mar 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3/19/23 Prototype: Fault Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We need to stop asking "who is to blame?" and start asking "What can God do with this?" The disciples ask Jesus whose fault it is that the man was born blind. So many of us have a tendency to ask the same question: "Whose fault is this?" While that is a natural question, it is not always a helpful question. There is a better question that we can ask. Mass Readings from March 19, 2023 : 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 Psalms 23Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We need to stop asking "who is to blame?" and start asking "What can God do with this?" The disciples ask Jesus whose fault it is that the man was born blind. So many of us have a tendency to ask the same question: "Whose fault is this?" While that is a natural question, it is not always a helpful question. There is a better question that we can ask. Mass Readings from March 19, 2023 : 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 Psalms 23Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41

full3/19/23 Prototype: Fault53d83c4b-6b85-48bc-852d-355b662a7280Sat, 18 Mar 2023 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: God Is Faithful (2023) Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 77: God Is Faithful (2023)d14c323a-ea95-4636-8abe-45050684b3aaSat, 18 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: God Is Faithful (2023) Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 77: God Is Faithful (2023)76b080f0-cecc-448b-9752-f0be3d843598Sat, 18 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: God Is Faithful (2023) Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 77: God Is Faithful (2023)f3b6e9bb-a352-4495-a75d-d52d2cced558Sat, 18 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: God Is Faithful (2023) Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 77: God Is Faithful (2023)e12cafef-d866-4ce2-a191-aeefc19ae0b2Sat, 18 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: The Kingdom of God Fr. Mike explores Jesus’ mission of establishing the kingdom of God on earth, and who belongs in the kingdom of Heaven: all people. We see how Jesus identifies himself with the poor, lowly, and those who the world says are not important. If we do not welcome them, we cannot enter the kingdom. Fr. Mike challenges us to examine the fact that in order to gain entry into the kingdom, “one must give everything. Words are not enough; deeds are required.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 541-546. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores Jesus’ mission of establishing the kingdom of God on earth, and who belongs in the kingdom of Heaven: all people. We see how Jesus identifies himself with the poor, lowly, and those who the world says are not important. If we do not welcome them, we cannot enter the kingdom. Fr. Mike challenges us to examine the fact that in order to gain entry into the kingdom, “one must give everything. Words are not enough; deeds are required.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 541-546. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 77: The Kingdom of God5195850b-b7e4-406f-a507-a280fb9744a8Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNoah’s Ark"Can you help me line up my Noah's ark animals, Liam?" asked Liam's little brother Ethan. He looked at their sister. "You can help too, Maelie.""Okay." Liam sat down at the table. "Anthony is such a pain," he said as he placed the toy elephants side by side. "He's always talking about his soccer team. Who cares?" Maelie picked up the pigs. "He's that new kid in your class at church, right? He can't be worse than Mia. She thinks she's so great just because she gets good grades in everything! She won the Bible trivia contest at church last month and is still talking about it." Maelie set the pigs down. Liam grinned. "Hey! You better not leave your pigs next to Mrs. Noah. I'm sure she won't like the smell!" Maelie giggled. "I wouldn't have liked to be Mrs. Noah--living in a boat full of smelly, noisy animals! They probably fought all the time too." "I like animals," said Ethan. "They didn't fight, did they, Mommy?" Mom smiled. "I like to think they all got along--and Noah's family too. You'd think they'd be so thankful to be safe on the ark that they'd gladly put up with bad smells and loud noises--and also each other, even though I'm sure it wasn't easy to be stuck on a boat together for so long. But we aren't always like that with our family members, are we?"Liam and Maelie looked at each other. "We're getting along just fine," Maelie said, confused."I was referring to a different family," Mom replied. "Like Noah and his family, we've also been saved. Jesus has saved us from sin and death, and all those who trust in Him are part of God's family. Yet I've been listening to you grumble about your family members and complain about things Anthony and Mia do that annoy you. But don't we all do annoying things at times? We're blessed to have lots of brothers and sisters in Christ--everyone who knows Him is one of His children. Instead of grumbling, we should be thankful to be part of God's family and to have eternal security in Jesus. We should love one another as He loves us." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Can you help me line up my Noah's ark animals, Liam?" asked Liam's little brother Ethan. He looked at their sister. "You can help too, Maelie.""Okay." Liam sat down at the table. "Anthony is such a pain," he said as he placed the toy elephants side by side. "He's always talking about his soccer team. Who cares?" Maelie picked up the pigs. "He's that new kid in your class at church, right? He can't be worse than Mia. She thinks she's so great just because she gets good grades in everything! She won the Bible trivia contest at church last month and is still talking about it." Maelie set the pigs down. Liam grinned. "Hey! You better not leave your pigs next to Mrs. Noah. I'm sure she won't like the smell!" Maelie giggled. "I wouldn't have liked to be Mrs. Noah--living in a boat full of smelly, noisy animals! They probably fought all the time too." "I like animals," said Ethan. "They didn't fight, did they, Mommy?" Mom smiled. "I like to think they all got along--and Noah's family too. You'd think they'd be so thankful to be safe on the ark that they'd gladly put up with bad smells and loud noises--and also each other, even though I'm sure it wasn't easy to be stuck on a boat together for so long. But we aren't always like that with our family members, are we?"Liam and Maelie looked at each other. "We're getting along just fine," Maelie said, confused."I was referring to a different family," Mom replied. "Like Noah and his family, we've also been saved. Jesus has saved us from sin and death, and all those who trust in Him are part of God's family. Yet I've been listening to you grumble about your family members and complain about things Anthony and Mia do that annoy you. But don't we all do annoying things at times? We're blessed to have lots of brothers and sisters in Christ--everyone who knows Him is one of His children. Instead of grumbling, we should be thankful to be part of God's family and to have eternal security in Jesus. We should love one another as He loves us." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

Noah’s Arkc916860d-901a-4214-a5d4-58e7e05ae30bSat, 18 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: The Kingdom of God Fr. Mike explores Jesus’ mission of establishing the kingdom of God on earth, and who belongs in the kingdom of Heaven: all people. We see how Jesus identifies himself with the poor, lowly, and those who the world says are not important. If we do not welcome them, we cannot enter the kingdom. Fr. Mike challenges us to examine the fact that in order to gain entry into the kingdom, “one must give everything. Words are not enough; deeds are required.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 541-546. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores Jesus’ mission of establishing the kingdom of God on earth, and who belongs in the kingdom of Heaven: all people. We see how Jesus identifies himself with the poor, lowly, and those who the world says are not important. If we do not welcome them, we cannot enter the kingdom. Fr. Mike challenges us to examine the fact that in order to gain entry into the kingdom, “one must give everything. Words are not enough; deeds are required.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 541-546. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 77: The Kingdom of God228c0c20-7c1b-4031-b533-c582b0b03ff3Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 101 - This 1 Skill Will Transform Your Life: Will StorrWhy do you connect with certain adverts or businesses? Is it because of their impressive facts or statistics, it’s more likely that you had an emotional connection that is hard for you to even describe rationally. In this moment Will Storr discusses how humans are storytelling animals, the very language of our brains are stories and they are the way we process the world around us. That’s why it doesn’t matter if you are a Fortune 500 company or talking to a new person, if you aren’t communicating with stories you aren’t communicating. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/cubZsa7Cdyb The conversation cards waitlist is now open, join now - http://bit.ly/3l7dhKG Will - https://willstorr.com/ https://twitter.com/wstorr?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the episodes on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do you connect with certain adverts or businesses? Is it because of their impressive facts or statistics, it’s more likely that you had an emotional connection that is hard for you to even describe rationally. In this moment Will Storr discusses how humans are storytelling animals, the very language of our brains are stories and they are the way we process the world around us. That’s why it doesn’t matter if you are a Fortune 500 company or talking to a new person, if you aren’t communicating with stories you aren’t communicating. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/cubZsa7Cdyb The conversation cards waitlist is now open, join now - http://bit.ly/3l7dhKG Will - https://willstorr.com/ https://twitter.com/wstorr?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the episodes on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 101 - This 1 Skill Will Transform Your Life: Will Storrcde1b651-a897-4bd1-be0f-cd201a6c57b4Fri, 17 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000872https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: War Against Midian (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 76: War Against Midian (2023)e7f41f50-71e8-48dc-bbec-16c2dace77adFri, 17 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: War Against Midian (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 76: War Against Midian (2023)870a0bbf-5a2f-42e4-b1fa-da508cae5c6dFri, 17 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: War Against Midian (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 76: War Against Midian (2023)6b0fc642-6efc-45ca-a660-18fb9bdc4d11Fri, 17 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: War Against Midian (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 76: War Against Midian (2023)7e3e66b6-64da-420b-890e-bd3f549eceffFri, 17 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the mysteries of Jesus&#39; Baptism and temptation in the wilderness. Fr. Mike unpacks how Jesus’ Baptism is yet another Epiphany or manifestation of Christ as Messiah. We also explore Christ’s acceptance of his mission as God’s suffering servant. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus’ temptations in the desert mirror the temptations of Adam in the garden, but, unlike Adam, Jesus does not succumb to these temptations. He remains faithful to the Father. Through this obedience to the Divine Will, he conquers the Devil, and in our own obedience, we are participating in this victory. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 535-540. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the mysteries of Jesus&#39; Baptism and temptation in the wilderness. Fr. Mike unpacks how Jesus’ Baptism is yet another Epiphany or manifestation of Christ as Messiah. We also explore Christ’s acceptance of his mission as God’s suffering servant. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus’ temptations in the desert mirror the temptations of Adam in the garden, but, unlike Adam, Jesus does not succumb to these temptations. He remains faithful to the Father. Through this obedience to the Divine Will, he conquers the Devil, and in our own obedience, we are participating in this victory. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 535-540. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 76: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptationff5e22d8-3b81-4004-87b4-5b6d31040a6fFri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKeep in Step"Look! Here they come," said Isabella's dad. He pointed down the street past the next few parade entries.Isabella could hear the beat of the drums from a block away. She searched for her brother. All the students in his middle school marching band were wearing matching uniforms with hats pulled down low over their foreheads."They all look alike," Isabella said. "How will I find Max?""He'll be in the row with the other trombone players," said Dad. As the band got closer, the drum major turned around and marched backwards, facing the band. He blew a whistle, then waved his baton in the air. The band started playing a song. He turned and marched forward again, never missing a step.Left, right, left, right. Isabella tried to match the tempo with her own feet. "Look, Dad," she said as she marched in place. "I'm practicing for when I get older." Isabella spied her brother as his row passed in front of her. "Hi, Max!" she yelled, waving. He stared straight ahead, playing his trombone and marching in time with the music. Isabella's feet lost their rhythm, and she stopped marching. "Dad, why didn't Max look at me?" she asked, disappointed."Max needs to stay focused on the drum major so he knows how to march and when to play," Dad explained. Isabella grinned. "That's sounds like what we talked about during devotions last night! We talked about how we need to stay focused on Jesus and trust Him to help us show His love to others."Dad nodded. "Just like a drum major leads the band, Jesus leads us in living out His love. He gave us the Holy Spirit, who helps us keep in step with who Jesus has made us to be as His children. Then we won't be led astray by things that distract us or tempt us to sin.""Like Max didn't let anything distract him?""Right," said Dad. "He stayed focused on the drum major and trusted him to lead him and the rest of the band in what they needed to do."Isabella heard another band coming. "I want to practice keeping in step," she said."With the bands?" Dad asked."With Jesus," Isabella said, and she started to march. -Marie Cleveland

"Look! Here they come," said Isabella's dad. He pointed down the street past the next few parade entries.Isabella could hear the beat of the drums from a block away. She searched for her brother. All the students in his middle school marching band were wearing matching uniforms with hats pulled down low over their foreheads."They all look alike," Isabella said. "How will I find Max?""He'll be in the row with the other trombone players," said Dad. As the band got closer, the drum major turned around and marched backwards, facing the band. He blew a whistle, then waved his baton in the air. The band started playing a song. He turned and marched forward again, never missing a step.Left, right, left, right. Isabella tried to match the tempo with her own feet. "Look, Dad," she said as she marched in place. "I'm practicing for when I get older." Isabella spied her brother as his row passed in front of her. "Hi, Max!" she yelled, waving. He stared straight ahead, playing his trombone and marching in time with the music. Isabella's feet lost their rhythm, and she stopped marching. "Dad, why didn't Max look at me?" she asked, disappointed."Max needs to stay focused on the drum major so he knows how to march and when to play," Dad explained. Isabella grinned. "That's sounds like what we talked about during devotions last night! We talked about how we need to stay focused on Jesus and trust Him to help us show His love to others."Dad nodded. "Just like a drum major leads the band, Jesus leads us in living out His love. He gave us the Holy Spirit, who helps us keep in step with who Jesus has made us to be as His children. Then we won't be led astray by things that distract us or tempt us to sin.""Like Max didn't let anything distract him?""Right," said Dad. "He stayed focused on the drum major and trusted him to lead him and the rest of the band in what they needed to do."Isabella heard another band coming. "I want to practice keeping in step," she said."With the bands?" Dad asked."With Jesus," Isabella said, and she started to march. -Marie Cleveland

Keep in Step80c6603e-46f1-487e-8f48-f5c490b17723Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the mysteries of Jesus&#39; Baptism and temptation in the wilderness. Fr. Mike unpacks how Jesus’ Baptism is yet another Epiphany or manifestation of Christ as Messiah. We also explore Christ’s acceptance of his mission as God’s suffering servant. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus’ temptations in the desert mirror the temptations of Adam in the garden, but, unlike Adam, Jesus does not succumb to these temptations. He remains faithful to the Father. Through this obedience to the Divine Will, he conquers the Devil, and in our own obedience, we are participating in this victory. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 535-540. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the mysteries of Jesus&#39; Baptism and temptation in the wilderness. Fr. Mike unpacks how Jesus’ Baptism is yet another Epiphany or manifestation of Christ as Messiah. We also explore Christ’s acceptance of his mission as God’s suffering servant. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Jesus’ temptations in the desert mirror the temptations of Adam in the garden, but, unlike Adam, Jesus does not succumb to these temptations. He remains faithful to the Father. Through this obedience to the Divine Will, he conquers the Devil, and in our own obedience, we are participating in this victory. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 535-540. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 76: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptationa16d5677-f7f7-4563-a158-0fe02880124fFri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen the Best Decision is to “Stay the Course” “Is God calling me somewhere else?” Sometimes in our discernment—especially over major life choices, like our vocations—we start second guessing our decisions. Sometimes, we make hasty decisions because we thought we “messed up” our discernment. But most of the time… the best decision is to “stay the course”. As the scriptures says, “Let your yes be yes and your no be no.” Today Fr. Mike continues his series on vocational discernment and offers some helpful guidance on how and when to make life-altering choices.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

“Is God calling me somewhere else?” Sometimes in our discernment—especially over major life choices, like our vocations—we start second guessing our decisions. Sometimes, we make hasty decisions because we thought we “messed up” our discernment. But most of the time… the best decision is to “stay the course”. As the scriptures says, “Let your yes be yes and your no be no.” Today Fr. Mike continues his series on vocational discernment and offers some helpful guidance on how and when to make life-altering choices.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen the Best Decision is to “Stay the Course”a876bb64-6903-4467-a71d-66a4a5f36fe4Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen the Best Decision is to “Stay the Course” “Is God calling me somewhere else?” Sometimes in our discernment—especially over major life choices, like our vocations—we start second guessing our decisions. Sometimes, we make hasty decisions because we thought we “messed up” our discernment. But most of the time… the best decision is to “stay the course”. As the scriptures says, “Let your yes be yes and your no be no.” Today Fr. Mike continues his series on vocational discernment and offers some helpful guidance on how and when to make life-altering choices.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

“Is God calling me somewhere else?” Sometimes in our discernment—especially over major life choices, like our vocations—we start second guessing our decisions. Sometimes, we make hasty decisions because we thought we “messed up” our discernment. But most of the time… the best decision is to “stay the course”. As the scriptures says, “Let your yes be yes and your no be no.” Today Fr. Mike continues his series on vocational discernment and offers some helpful guidance on how and when to make life-altering choices.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen the Best Decision is to “Stay the Course”8dc3314b-4732-4e33-8a79-01eba74caaf4Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Peter 1:13-25 – Be Holy1 Peter 1:13-25

1 Peter 1:13-25

full1 Peter 1:13-25 – Be Holyf06fc4bf-b9f8-4b99-9c49-7b3a25a47b2eThu, 16 Mar 2023 12:30:00 +0000651https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Men's Guide for Lent (w/ Fr. Innocent CFR)In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss a great pathway this Lent for men. Formed by many years guiding men in the desert to better understand themselves and grow in their union with Christ, Fr. Innocent Montgomery, C.F.R. shares his wisdom with us for this Lent and beyond. We share in his joy as a Franciscan Friar, hear great stories, and learn why he felt called to write a book for men that guides us through Lent and the Easter Octave. In this episode we discuss; The depravity of modern man How to experience being an adopted son of God An incredible Franciscan order How a deeper interpersonal relationship with Christ is what we all need And more… Born of Fire - Click Here Fr. Innocent Montgomery, CFR grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska as one of a triplet, and his triplet brother is also a CFR priest. He attended Saint Gregory the Great Seminary for his undergrad in philosophy. He entered the Friars in 2007 and spent many joyful years serving the homeless and drug addicts at Saint Anthony’s Shelter in the Bronx. He made his final vows in 2012 and was ordained to the priesthood in 2016. His master’s thesis work in seminary was in Christological anthropology. He now serves as the Postulant Director for the CFRs, accompanying the young brothers in early formation as they learn how to pray, live in fraternity, and love and serve the poor. One of his greatest joys is to bless people in their identity as sons and daughters of the Father. 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman Podcast happens because of our generous donors, including monthly donations of any amount. Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us: patreon.com/catholicgentleman You can also purchase Catholic Gentleman merchandise at store.catholicgentleman.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss a great pathway this Lent for men. Formed by many years guiding men in the desert to better understand themselves and grow in their union with Christ, Fr. Innocent Montgomery, C.F.R. shares his wisdom with us for this Lent and beyond. We share in his joy as a Franciscan Friar, hear great stories, and learn why he felt called to write a book for men that guides us through Lent and the Easter Octave. In this episode we discuss; The depravity of modern man How to experience being an adopted son of God An incredible Franciscan order How a deeper interpersonal relationship with Christ is what we all need And more… Born of Fire - Click Here Fr. Innocent Montgomery, CFR grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska as one of a triplet, and his triplet brother is also a CFR priest. He attended Saint Gregory the Great Seminary for his undergrad in philosophy. He entered the Friars in 2007 and spent many joyful years serving the homeless and drug addicts at Saint Anthony’s Shelter in the Bronx. He made his final vows in 2012 and was ordained to the priesthood in 2016. His master’s thesis work in seminary was in Christological anthropology. He now serves as the Postulant Director for the CFRs, accompanying the young brothers in early formation as they learn how to pray, live in fraternity, and love and serve the poor. One of his greatest joys is to bless people in their identity as sons and daughters of the Father. 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman Podcast happens because of our generous donors, including monthly donations of any amount. Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us: patreon.com/catholicgentleman You can also purchase Catholic Gentleman merchandise at store.catholicgentleman.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullA Men's Guide for Lent (w/ Fr. Innocent CFR)1ced37f1-9098-4199-bcee-0f599d03f9f5Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:05:00 +00004232https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSimon Sinek: Opens Up About His Struggle with Loneliness, Love, Dating!What is the greatest way that you can spend your time on earth? Or in other words, what is your ‘why’? For too many of us we answer that question by saying all the things that we hope we will gain and achieve, rather than the ways that we help others and make their life better. As Simon Sinek says there are entire sections of book shops dedicated to self-help but none dedicated to helping others, and we aren’t taught in school how to listen or the value of being a good friend. In fact it seems one of the radical acts you can do in the modern world is to live a life of service. In this conversation with Simon at his most vulnerable he discusses everything from love and relationships, quarter life crises and why you should never cry alone. As with every discussion with Simon, this will have you rethinking everything you previously thought you knew. Simon: Website: https://bit.ly/3yIDBy8 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ZRYKSo Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the greatest way that you can spend your time on earth? Or in other words, what is your ‘why’? For too many of us we answer that question by saying all the things that we hope we will gain and achieve, rather than the ways that we help others and make their life better. As Simon Sinek says there are entire sections of book shops dedicated to self-help but none dedicated to helping others, and we aren’t taught in school how to listen or the value of being a good friend. In fact it seems one of the radical acts you can do in the modern world is to live a life of service. In this conversation with Simon at his most vulnerable he discusses everything from love and relationships, quarter life crises and why you should never cry alone. As with every discussion with Simon, this will have you rethinking everything you previously thought you knew. Simon: Website: https://bit.ly/3yIDBy8 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ZRYKSo Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSimon Sinek: Opens Up About His Struggle with Loneliness, Love, Dating!67fd43db-036d-46a8-9597-f3340f440c53Thu, 16 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +00007128https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2023) Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2023)81f029af-935c-4ade-8903-63aaad72d63aThu, 16 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2023) Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2023)00e94386-303b-42d6-b5cf-7f96542a701bThu, 16 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2023) Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2023)4065ca7e-b388-4a93-82ea-1e8baf66eecbThu, 16 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2023) Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2023)81a482bc-fc4f-4e9e-9a2f-62788a31e340Thu, 16 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus’ infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus’ Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus’ circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop there, it extends to all of us. Later, we examine Jesus’ hidden life. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of Jesus’ obedience to not just his Father in Heaven, but to his earthly father and mother as well, and how we can imitate that obedience. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 527-534. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus’ infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus’ Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus’ circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop there, it extends to all of us. Later, we examine Jesus’ hidden life. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of Jesus’ obedience to not just his Father in Heaven, but to his earthly father and mother as well, and how we can imitate that obedience. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 527-534. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Lifeebb94adb-7b95-41fb-bf9c-9db0c40b609eThu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShearing SheepShearing the sheep was a big deal around the McMillian ranch. It only happened once a year, and Landon loved watching his dad and some of the hired hands shear the sheep. Landon was always fascinated with how still the sheep would stay as they were turned onto their backs. They seemed so relaxed. Once the shearing was done, the sheep were led back out to the pasture, and the wool was gathered up into big bags and sent off to the mill to be cleaned and processed. Soon the wool would be dyed into many different colors and turned into beautiful pieces of clothing and other items. The sheep were always so full of energy after they had that heavy wool taken off it was as if they were little lambs again."We got a good yield of wool this year," Dad told Landon's mom as they sat down for dinner.Dad prayed, and then Landon, talking so fast that Mom could hardly understand him, told her all about the exciting day of sheep shearing. "The dirty, heavy wool just came right off in big layers, and the sheep looked so clean, and it almost looked like they were smiling. They must be happy to have all that old wool off them.""You know, you're right, Landon, and that reminds me of us as Christians," Dad said."What do you mean, Dad?" Landon asked."Well, before we were saved, we were carrying the heavy load of our sin. But when we trusted in Jesus, He removed our sin and made us clean, and He gave us a new life. That means we need to throw off our old, sinful nature--the way we thought and acted before we knew Jesus--and put on our new nature. We do that by trusting the Holy Spirit to renew our thoughts and attitudes and make us more like Jesus.""That's really cool, Dad!"For the rest of the night, Landon thought about what his dad had said. He was so thankful that Jesus had forgiven his sins and washed them all away. Just like the sheep, Landon felt cleaner and lighter. Before going to bed, he prayed and asked the Lord to help him remember to let the Holy Spirit renew his attitude each day. -Lisa Fuller

Shearing the sheep was a big deal around the McMillian ranch. It only happened once a year, and Landon loved watching his dad and some of the hired hands shear the sheep. Landon was always fascinated with how still the sheep would stay as they were turned onto their backs. They seemed so relaxed. Once the shearing was done, the sheep were led back out to the pasture, and the wool was gathered up into big bags and sent off to the mill to be cleaned and processed. Soon the wool would be dyed into many different colors and turned into beautiful pieces of clothing and other items. The sheep were always so full of energy after they had that heavy wool taken off it was as if they were little lambs again."We got a good yield of wool this year," Dad told Landon's mom as they sat down for dinner.Dad prayed, and then Landon, talking so fast that Mom could hardly understand him, told her all about the exciting day of sheep shearing. "The dirty, heavy wool just came right off in big layers, and the sheep looked so clean, and it almost looked like they were smiling. They must be happy to have all that old wool off them.""You know, you're right, Landon, and that reminds me of us as Christians," Dad said."What do you mean, Dad?" Landon asked."Well, before we were saved, we were carrying the heavy load of our sin. But when we trusted in Jesus, He removed our sin and made us clean, and He gave us a new life. That means we need to throw off our old, sinful nature--the way we thought and acted before we knew Jesus--and put on our new nature. We do that by trusting the Holy Spirit to renew our thoughts and attitudes and make us more like Jesus.""That's really cool, Dad!"For the rest of the night, Landon thought about what his dad had said. He was so thankful that Jesus had forgiven his sins and washed them all away. Just like the sheep, Landon felt cleaner and lighter. Before going to bed, he prayed and asked the Lord to help him remember to let the Holy Spirit renew his attitude each day. -Lisa Fuller

Shearing Sheepc30512dd-a956-4365-b65e-20a244ea93d0Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus’ infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus’ Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus’ circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop there, it extends to all of us. Later, we examine Jesus’ hidden life. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of Jesus’ obedience to not just his Father in Heaven, but to his earthly father and mother as well, and how we can imitate that obedience. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 527-534. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus’ infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus’ Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus’ circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop there, it extends to all of us. Later, we examine Jesus’ hidden life. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of Jesus’ obedience to not just his Father in Heaven, but to his earthly father and mother as well, and how we can imitate that obedience. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 527-534. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life11783fb2-a8f9-4ddf-889d-d712306cf392Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#476 Racism and Sola Scriptura - Don JohnsonAmerican racism was given the power of religious fervor by those who thought the Bible alone provided the rule of faith. Don Johnson, author of &#8220;Twisted Unto Destruction: How &#8216;Bible Alone&#8217; Theology Made the World a Worse Place,&#8221; explains. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and delighted to welcome Don Johnson to the program this time to talk about racism, and sola scriptura, and how those two things go together. And maybe you think, &#8220;Could t…

American racism was given the power of religious fervor by those who thought the Bible alone provided the rule of faith. Don Johnson, author of &#8220;Twisted Unto Destruction: How &#8216;Bible Alone&#8217; Theology Made the World a Worse Place,&#8221; explains. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and delighted to welcome Don Johnson to the program this time to talk about racism, and sola scriptura, and how those two things go together. And maybe you think, &#8220;Could t…

#476 Racism and Sola Scriptura - Don Johnsonbf7dd5d7-76e3-4822-81bb-64ba23320e94Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#279 Wisdom: Solomon part III 1Kings 3:1-15, 1Kings 4:20-34 , &amp; Proverbs 3:14-15  If you missed last weeks episode, make sure to go back and listen so you understand how we got to where we are. Today we hear Solomon ask God for wisdom. This pleases God and God not only gives him wisdom but riches. We will learn that Solomon wrote some of this wisdom down in the book of Proverbs and read a verse showing the value of wisdom. In this world you may hear people call something wise when actually it’s the opposite, it's foolish. This is why It's important we always go back to our Bibles to see what it says about Godly wisdom.  I hope your family enjoys this episode in our Solomon series.  To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1Kings 3:1-15, 1Kings 4:20-34 , &amp; Proverbs 3:14-15  If you missed last weeks episode, make sure to go back and listen so you understand how we got to where we are. Today we hear Solomon ask God for wisdom. This pleases God and God not only gives him wisdom but riches. We will learn that Solomon wrote some of this wisdom down in the book of Proverbs and read a verse showing the value of wisdom. In this world you may hear people call something wise when actually it’s the opposite, it's foolish. This is why It's important we always go back to our Bibles to see what it says about Godly wisdom.  I hope your family enjoys this episode in our Solomon series.  To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#279 Wisdom: Solomon part IIIa9902afe-ac86-48d3-91c4-a3f3d16c2a30Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000790https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2023)80cd6df4-0be4-40f2-9232-c993998f9171Wed, 15 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2023)122b1be9-e927-4961-8d83-978eb498e180Wed, 15 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2023)545a9eac-e913-4384-929a-bbdacbb3d35cWed, 15 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2023)a94395de-70ad-44f0-ac91-076c718c76b4Wed, 15 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: The Christmas Mystery Diving deeper into Jesus Christ as Mystery, the Catechism describes the deep mystery in the preparations for Christ’s coming—also known as Advent—as well as the mystery of his first coming in Christmas. Fr. Mike points to one of the last sentences of today’s readings—”Only when Christ is formed in us will the mystery of Christmas be fulfilled in us”—and reminds us that Jesus is the star of the story, not us. Our goal is to become children in relation to God. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 522-526. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Diving deeper into Jesus Christ as Mystery, the Catechism describes the deep mystery in the preparations for Christ’s coming—also known as Advent—as well as the mystery of his first coming in Christmas. Fr. Mike points to one of the last sentences of today’s readings—”Only when Christ is formed in us will the mystery of Christmas be fulfilled in us”—and reminds us that Jesus is the star of the story, not us. Our goal is to become children in relation to God. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 522-526. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 74: The Christmas Mysterya439ebfc-a952-4d71-a9fa-9dca9539c4c3Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWater Rescue Jase raced into the garage where his older brother was working on his car. "Cole! Come quick! Hunter fell into Mrs. Scott's pool and she can't get him out!" Cole grabbed a broom from the corner and shot out of the garage to help the small neighbor boy. Jase ran after him and watched his brother jump into the pool and swim to where Hunter was thrashing around. Cole got Hunter onto the broom and pulled him to the side of the pool, where Jase and Mrs. Scott lifted him out.That evening, Jase couldn't stop talking about Cole's daring rescue. "I should teach you some life-saving techniques before I go back to college," said Cole. "Too many people think they can just jump in the water and swim to someone who's drowning, but that's the worst thing you can do. The person will just pull you under. First you should see if there's a way to pull them out without getting in the water yourself. If you must jump in, make sure you have something for them to grab on to." "Like a broom!" said Jase. "I wonder if any of the neighbors laughed when they saw you sprinting down the street holding a broom." "They can laugh all they want," said Cole. "I grabbed the first thing I saw that would help me save Hunter." "You know," said Jase, "this reminds me of Pastor Lee's sermon last week. He talked about how people made fun of Jesus when He died on the cross, but Jesus knew dying for our sins was the only way we could be saved. It's like we were drowning in sin, and Jesus jumped in to rescue us." Jase sighed. "Sometimes I'm afraid my friends will laugh at me if I talk to them about Jesus. But you didn't care what anyone would think when you grabbed that broom to rescue Hunter, and Jesus came to save us even though it meant He would be laughed at as He suffered and died." Cole smiled. "I struggle with the same thing sometimes--I'm afraid my college friends will laugh if I talk to them about my faith. Maybe I should put that broom in my dorm room to remind me how much we all need to be rescued by Jesus." -Vicki L. Reinhardt

Jase raced into the garage where his older brother was working on his car. "Cole! Come quick! Hunter fell into Mrs. Scott's pool and she can't get him out!" Cole grabbed a broom from the corner and shot out of the garage to help the small neighbor boy. Jase ran after him and watched his brother jump into the pool and swim to where Hunter was thrashing around. Cole got Hunter onto the broom and pulled him to the side of the pool, where Jase and Mrs. Scott lifted him out.That evening, Jase couldn't stop talking about Cole's daring rescue. "I should teach you some life-saving techniques before I go back to college," said Cole. "Too many people think they can just jump in the water and swim to someone who's drowning, but that's the worst thing you can do. The person will just pull you under. First you should see if there's a way to pull them out without getting in the water yourself. If you must jump in, make sure you have something for them to grab on to." "Like a broom!" said Jase. "I wonder if any of the neighbors laughed when they saw you sprinting down the street holding a broom." "They can laugh all they want," said Cole. "I grabbed the first thing I saw that would help me save Hunter." "You know," said Jase, "this reminds me of Pastor Lee's sermon last week. He talked about how people made fun of Jesus when He died on the cross, but Jesus knew dying for our sins was the only way we could be saved. It's like we were drowning in sin, and Jesus jumped in to rescue us." Jase sighed. "Sometimes I'm afraid my friends will laugh at me if I talk to them about Jesus. But you didn't care what anyone would think when you grabbed that broom to rescue Hunter, and Jesus came to save us even though it meant He would be laughed at as He suffered and died." Cole smiled. "I struggle with the same thing sometimes--I'm afraid my college friends will laugh if I talk to them about my faith. Maybe I should put that broom in my dorm room to remind me how much we all need to be rescued by Jesus." -Vicki L. Reinhardt

Water Rescue db0855d9-4da0-4f5f-b6ef-6c33b9b72c4fWed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: The Christmas Mystery Diving deeper into Jesus Christ as Mystery, the Catechism describes the deep mystery in the preparations for Christ’s coming—also known as Advent—as well as the mystery of his first coming in Christmas. Fr. Mike points to one of the last sentences of today’s readings—”Only when Christ is formed in us will the mystery of Christmas be fulfilled in us”—and reminds us that Jesus is the star of the story, not us. Our goal is to become children in relation to God. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 522-526. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Diving deeper into Jesus Christ as Mystery, the Catechism describes the deep mystery in the preparations for Christ’s coming—also known as Advent—as well as the mystery of his first coming in Christmas. Fr. Mike points to one of the last sentences of today’s readings—”Only when Christ is formed in us will the mystery of Christmas be fulfilled in us”—and reminds us that Jesus is the star of the story, not us. Our goal is to become children in relation to God. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 522-526. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 74: The Christmas Mystery748cc475-c2f1-42a3-9775-c5e6fe0fc25bWed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCase #03- Spiritual Roulette- Pt. 2The lives of six friends begin to unravel after a fateful encounter with a Ouija board.

The lives of six friends begin to unravel after a fateful encounter with a Ouija board.

fullCase #03- Spiritual Roulette- Pt. 2833f856c-4286-4592-8c8b-9a66ac441009Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:07:55 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2023) Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2023)18b906d1-0543-41ef-97aa-051301953b87Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2023) Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2023)043166cb-2240-496d-961d-1c5d6a06c96aTue, 14 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2023) Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2023)f5fbe4e3-d8ff-45c9-af9c-cf9c76c780ddTue, 14 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2023) Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2023)fbd01099-edab-4b23-a0ca-28bf63e521e8Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery Many of the things we’d like to know about Jesus’ life we don’t know, but remember, as Fr. Mike has told us, a Christian mystery is not “a case to be solved.” It’s a beauty to bathe in. The Catechism explains the three characteristics common to each of Christ’s mysteries: revelation, redemption, and recapitulation. Fr. Mike shows how we are to participate in the mysteries of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 512-521. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Many of the things we’d like to know about Jesus’ life we don’t know, but remember, as Fr. Mike has told us, a Christian mystery is not “a case to be solved.” It’s a beauty to bathe in. The Catechism explains the three characteristics common to each of Christ’s mysteries: revelation, redemption, and recapitulation. Fr. Mike shows how we are to participate in the mysteries of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 512-521. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery3a713938-71e2-4315-8a21-d976c850ab68Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Heavy Burden"Mom, I wish Dad still lived here," said August as he finished getting ready for school. He sighed deeply. "I…I wish I had acted better. Then maybe he wouldn't have left.""August, Dad didn't leave because of your behavior. He loves you as much as ever," Mom said, putting an arm around August."You're sure?" asked August. Mom nodded, but August sighed again. Both his mom and dad had said that many times. He wanted to believe them, but there was an ache in his heart that wouldn't go away. He was sure if he hadn't whined so much or had obeyed more quickly, Dad wouldn't have moved out.At school, thoughts of his dad often popped up between the sentences August was reading. He finally got his mind off his problems when his teacher showed the class a big book on space travel. "Can I take it home today and show my mom?" August asked after class. He was thrilled when his teacher said yes.August took the heavy book and began walking home. As he walked, it seemed to grow heavier and heavier. "Look what I've got," he said when his mom met him at the back door. "This book is so cool--but it makes my arm ache.""That book is awfully big. It's a burden too heavy for you to carry." Mom reached down and took the book. "Feelings can also be burdens too heavy for us to carry. Like the feeling you have that Dad left because of you.""I sure wish I didn't have that feeling," August said. "It hurts worse than my arm.""I know," said Mom. "Jesus invites us to give our burdens to Him. He can handle any burden we're trying to carry ourselves and promises to give us rest and strength. Wouldn't you like Him to carry that burden for you?" August nodded. "Let's talk to Him about it," said Mom, so they bowed their heads and prayed together. "Now," said Mom, "anytime you feel like Dad's leaving is your fault, go to Jesus again, and remember that He'll carry the burden for you. Will you do that?"August nodded. His arm still hurt, but the ache in his heart felt much better. -Katherine R. Adams

"Mom, I wish Dad still lived here," said August as he finished getting ready for school. He sighed deeply. "I…I wish I had acted better. Then maybe he wouldn't have left.""August, Dad didn't leave because of your behavior. He loves you as much as ever," Mom said, putting an arm around August."You're sure?" asked August. Mom nodded, but August sighed again. Both his mom and dad had said that many times. He wanted to believe them, but there was an ache in his heart that wouldn't go away. He was sure if he hadn't whined so much or had obeyed more quickly, Dad wouldn't have moved out.At school, thoughts of his dad often popped up between the sentences August was reading. He finally got his mind off his problems when his teacher showed the class a big book on space travel. "Can I take it home today and show my mom?" August asked after class. He was thrilled when his teacher said yes.August took the heavy book and began walking home. As he walked, it seemed to grow heavier and heavier. "Look what I've got," he said when his mom met him at the back door. "This book is so cool--but it makes my arm ache.""That book is awfully big. It's a burden too heavy for you to carry." Mom reached down and took the book. "Feelings can also be burdens too heavy for us to carry. Like the feeling you have that Dad left because of you.""I sure wish I didn't have that feeling," August said. "It hurts worse than my arm.""I know," said Mom. "Jesus invites us to give our burdens to Him. He can handle any burden we're trying to carry ourselves and promises to give us rest and strength. Wouldn't you like Him to carry that burden for you?" August nodded. "Let's talk to Him about it," said Mom, so they bowed their heads and prayed together. "Now," said Mom, "anytime you feel like Dad's leaving is your fault, go to Jesus again, and remember that He'll carry the burden for you. Will you do that?"August nodded. His arm still hurt, but the ache in his heart felt much better. -Katherine R. Adams

A Heavy Burden8375b6b0-1378-40e7-ace6-2a593c0d992bTue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery Many of the things we’d like to know about Jesus’ life we don’t know, but remember, as Fr. Mike has told us, a Christian mystery is not “a case to be solved.” It’s a beauty to bathe in. The Catechism explains the three characteristics common to each of Christ’s mysteries: revelation, redemption, and recapitulation. Fr. Mike shows how we are to participate in the mysteries of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 512-521. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Many of the things we’d like to know about Jesus’ life we don’t know, but remember, as Fr. Mike has told us, a Christian mystery is not “a case to be solved.” It’s a beauty to bathe in. The Catechism explains the three characteristics common to each of Christ’s mysteries: revelation, redemption, and recapitulation. Fr. Mike shows how we are to participate in the mysteries of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 512-521. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 73: Christ’s Life Is Mysterydfbf6bd8-dc47-4055-944b-6997c04d0093Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExecutive Coaching with Cory CarlsonSo, Covid happened, and we're all still recovering. Most of us are desperately trying to recover by attending every event we can to "make up" for what we lost. What if that's not the best path though? What if we're swinging from one mistake to another? If you think this might be you, consider coaching! Join me in this episode as Cory Carlson helps explain how he coaches executives and what he's seen. He walks through really practical ways to make big changes in your life, today. We all need more of this! You can find out more about Cory, his books, and his podcast on his webpage https://www.corymcarlson.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Opening and Prayer 03:00 Leaving corporate world after 20 years 06:45 Train your team to replace you 10:45 Starting a new company in Q1 2020 15:40 Faith as a Foundation 19:45 Leadership is Lonely at the Top 22:53 Executive Coaching Trends in Early Covid 25:58 A Leader's Job is to Decide What To Let Fail 31:40 Holding Faith After Covid 36:00 Date Your Wife! 40:00 Say No to More Things! 44:50 One Small Step For Today! 47:00 How to get More Cory

So, Covid happened, and we're all still recovering. Most of us are desperately trying to recover by attending every event we can to "make up" for what we lost. What if that's not the best path though? What if we're swinging from one mistake to another? If you think this might be you, consider coaching! Join me in this episode as Cory Carlson helps explain how he coaches executives and what he's seen. He walks through really practical ways to make big changes in your life, today. We all need more of this! You can find out more about Cory, his books, and his podcast on his webpage https://www.corymcarlson.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Opening and Prayer 03:00 Leaving corporate world after 20 years 06:45 Train your team to replace you 10:45 Starting a new company in Q1 2020 15:40 Faith as a Foundation 19:45 Leadership is Lonely at the Top 22:53 Executive Coaching Trends in Early Covid 25:58 A Leader's Job is to Decide What To Let Fail 31:40 Holding Faith After Covid 36:00 Date Your Wife! 40:00 Say No to More Things! 44:50 One Small Step For Today! 47:00 How to get More Cory

fullExecutive Coaching with Cory Carlsonbbe85461-fae4-4767-9a72-3848c969b306Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCole Sprouse: My Narcissistic Mum Sacrificed My Childhood For Fame!Cole Sprouse is an actor and photographer who has been lighting up our screens and bringing joy to our lives for now twenty years. The star of ‘Riverdale’, 'The Suite Life' and many more beloved TV shows and films, he's been possessed with the spirit of creativity since before he was out of his cradle. Cole: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3YJGklc Twitter: https://bit.ly/429em5i View his photography at: https://colesprousephoto.com/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cole Sprouse is an actor and photographer who has been lighting up our screens and bringing joy to our lives for now twenty years. The star of ‘Riverdale’, 'The Suite Life' and many more beloved TV shows and films, he's been possessed with the spirit of creativity since before he was out of his cradle. Cole: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3YJGklc Twitter: https://bit.ly/429em5i View his photography at: https://colesprousephoto.com/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCole Sprouse: My Narcissistic Mum Sacrificed My Childhood For Fame!adf4f73f-905d-4766-96a6-076455ed14e8Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +00005137https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2023) Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2023)968ae03a-88b9-4898-8e81-0694637f00b9Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2023) Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2023)a790c970-adfc-4298-80af-162f8ab0234eMon, 13 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2023) Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2023)ce3e5ad2-95f4-402a-8fec-fa5c92a875cbMon, 13 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2023) Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2023)8c6d6c7b-da9b-4b16-bd48-6dc11a79b77dMon, 13 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: Mary’s Motherhood For those with any lingering doubts or questions, the Catechism offers five reasons for Mary’s perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike digs into each reason and explains what each of them means for us as spiritual sons and daughters of our Immaculate Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 502-511. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For those with any lingering doubts or questions, the Catechism offers five reasons for Mary’s perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike digs into each reason and explains what each of them means for us as spiritual sons and daughters of our Immaculate Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 502-511. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 72: Mary’s Motherhood203c1c08-d4dd-4416-bd2e-bc5fb9681fc9Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOverload"Mom! The house on the corner--the one we looked at last year--is for sale again," Charlotte said as she burst through the door. "Can we look at it again, Mom? Can we buy it? It's so cool!" "It's a beautiful house," said Mom. "But it was too expensive when we looked at it before, and I'm sure it still is." She glanced around the room. "This is a beautiful house too. God has provided well for us." "Yes, but the one on the corner is so much bigger!" said Charlotte. "But the only way we could pay for that house would be to live on canned spaghetti and powdered milk," Mom said with a grin. "Does that sound good to you?" Charlotte laughed. "No, but wouldn't it be nice if we were richer and could afford a house like that? Maybe you could work more hours, and I could do odd jobs for people in the neighborhood." Mom frowned. "Do you remember what happened when we tried to make a super-duper buffet lunch last week?" "Yeah." Charlotte groaned. "We had the oven going, and every appliance we owned was plugged in. We blew one fuse after another, so we couldn't get anything done!" "Yes," said Mom. "We ended up with a lot of half-cooked food because we tried to do too much. Can you see how we might learn something from that experience?" "Sure." Charlotte giggled. "We learned we need the big house on the corner because the electric stuff here doesn't work so well!" Mom laughed. "I had a more spiritual lesson in mind. I'm thinking that we could overload ourselves like we overloaded the wiring. More work, more possessions, more debt--filling our lives with more more more can make us lose track of what really matters. It might seem like a bigger house or more stuff will bring us more satisfaction in life, but we need to remember that only Jesus can satisfy the deepest desires of our hearts. He knows our wants as well as our needs, and He promises to fill our lives with the riches of His love and grace, which is worth far more than anything money can buy. Let's trust Him and be thankful for a safe and comfortable home we can afford." -Lorna B. Hickey

"Mom! The house on the corner--the one we looked at last year--is for sale again," Charlotte said as she burst through the door. "Can we look at it again, Mom? Can we buy it? It's so cool!" "It's a beautiful house," said Mom. "But it was too expensive when we looked at it before, and I'm sure it still is." She glanced around the room. "This is a beautiful house too. God has provided well for us." "Yes, but the one on the corner is so much bigger!" said Charlotte. "But the only way we could pay for that house would be to live on canned spaghetti and powdered milk," Mom said with a grin. "Does that sound good to you?" Charlotte laughed. "No, but wouldn't it be nice if we were richer and could afford a house like that? Maybe you could work more hours, and I could do odd jobs for people in the neighborhood." Mom frowned. "Do you remember what happened when we tried to make a super-duper buffet lunch last week?" "Yeah." Charlotte groaned. "We had the oven going, and every appliance we owned was plugged in. We blew one fuse after another, so we couldn't get anything done!" "Yes," said Mom. "We ended up with a lot of half-cooked food because we tried to do too much. Can you see how we might learn something from that experience?" "Sure." Charlotte giggled. "We learned we need the big house on the corner because the electric stuff here doesn't work so well!" Mom laughed. "I had a more spiritual lesson in mind. I'm thinking that we could overload ourselves like we overloaded the wiring. More work, more possessions, more debt--filling our lives with more more more can make us lose track of what really matters. It might seem like a bigger house or more stuff will bring us more satisfaction in life, but we need to remember that only Jesus can satisfy the deepest desires of our hearts. He knows our wants as well as our needs, and He promises to fill our lives with the riches of His love and grace, which is worth far more than anything money can buy. Let's trust Him and be thankful for a safe and comfortable home we can afford." -Lorna B. Hickey

Overload4770a099-e913-4327-b26c-b7803889e89bMon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: Mary’s Motherhood For those with any lingering doubts or questions, the Catechism offers five reasons for Mary’s perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike digs into each reason and explains what each of them means for us as spiritual sons and daughters of our Immaculate Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 502-511. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For those with any lingering doubts or questions, the Catechism offers five reasons for Mary’s perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike digs into each reason and explains what each of them means for us as spiritual sons and daughters of our Immaculate Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 502-511. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 72: Mary’s Motherhood962daa5f-c198-4cca-bae4-23afe316ec3fMon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: The Source of the Law (2023) Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 71: The Source of the Law (2023)03293955-c34d-4b34-a439-5664a4cd4f14Sun, 12 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: The Source of the Law (2023) Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 71: The Source of the Law (2023)0ab3d8d7-47e6-47f2-901d-5a4aa72809dfSun, 12 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: The Source of the Law (2023) Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 71: The Source of the Law (2023)24c61a46-e51b-413e-b517-508c754b2606Sun, 12 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: The Source of the Law (2023) Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 71: The Source of the Law (2023)e4d6bd17-5fb2-48bd-afbb-233c101077f0Sun, 12 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: Mary’s Virginity The Catechism tackles a few important issues regarding Mary, the mother of God—her motherhood, her virginal conception of Jesus, and her perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike reminds us that, regardless of the opinions of translators and modern theologians, our Faith steers us towards a correct understanding of our Blessed Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 495-501. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism tackles a few important issues regarding Mary, the mother of God—her motherhood, her virginal conception of Jesus, and her perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike reminds us that, regardless of the opinions of translators and modern theologians, our Faith steers us towards a correct understanding of our Blessed Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 495-501. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 71: Mary’s Virginity260b6bb6-90ee-4264-baeb-3ea21d1a8acbSun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: Mary’s Virginity The Catechism tackles a few important issues regarding Mary, the mother of God—her motherhood, her virginal conception of Jesus, and her perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike reminds us that, regardless of the opinions of translators and modern theologians, our Faith steers us towards a correct understanding of our Blessed Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 495-501. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism tackles a few important issues regarding Mary, the mother of God—her motherhood, her virginal conception of Jesus, and her perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike reminds us that, regardless of the opinions of translators and modern theologians, our Faith steers us towards a correct understanding of our Blessed Mother. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 495-501. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 71: Mary’s Virginityd92877f3-284e-467c-b0b0-09863888abb2Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTo Laugh or Not to Laugh After the basketball game, Gracie's mom picked her up. "Can we drop Liv off at her house?" asked Gracie."Sure," said Mom, and the girls climbed into the back seat. "That girl with the purple pants was a mess, wasn't she, Gracie?" Liv giggled. "She couldn't make a basket if you set it three inches in front of her nose!" Gracie frowned. "You've got to give her credit for trying. She was doing her best! Besides, I felt bad for her." Liv shrugged and changed the subject. At home, Gracie set the table while her mom fixed dinner. "I'm proud of you," Mom said as she took out a recipe book. She moved things around on the counter and appeared to be looking for something. "I'm glad you didn't make fun of the girl on the other team today." "Well, it's not like I'm going into the basketball hall of fame either," Gracie said sheepishly. Mom smiled at her. "Maybe that helped you to be kind. I know it's tempting to poke fun at people, but we have to remember that God created and loves every one of us, and He wants us to respect one another. By not making fun of that girl, you showed the kind of love and compassion today that Jesus shows us." Mom opened a drawer and sorted through it. "Are you looking for something?" Gracie asked.Mom nodded. "My glasses. I can't imagine where I left them." Gracie looked at her mother and burst out laughing. "Look in the mirror," she said, pointing. "You pushed them up on top of your head!" Suddenly, she stopped laughing. "Oh! I guess I shouldn't laugh! I didn't mean to make fun of you." Mom grinned. "Yes, you should laugh!" she said, removing her glasses from her head. "It's okay to laugh at funny things that happen. Just make sure you're laughing at what a person does and not at the person, and only if it's something both of you find funny--don't laugh if it would hurt someone's feelings. In this case, you're not hurting my feelings at all." Gracie relaxed. "You did look funny," she said. Laughter spilled out again--and Mom's laugh was even louder than Gracie's. -Karen E. Cogan

After the basketball game, Gracie's mom picked her up. "Can we drop Liv off at her house?" asked Gracie."Sure," said Mom, and the girls climbed into the back seat. "That girl with the purple pants was a mess, wasn't she, Gracie?" Liv giggled. "She couldn't make a basket if you set it three inches in front of her nose!" Gracie frowned. "You've got to give her credit for trying. She was doing her best! Besides, I felt bad for her." Liv shrugged and changed the subject. At home, Gracie set the table while her mom fixed dinner. "I'm proud of you," Mom said as she took out a recipe book. She moved things around on the counter and appeared to be looking for something. "I'm glad you didn't make fun of the girl on the other team today." "Well, it's not like I'm going into the basketball hall of fame either," Gracie said sheepishly. Mom smiled at her. "Maybe that helped you to be kind. I know it's tempting to poke fun at people, but we have to remember that God created and loves every one of us, and He wants us to respect one another. By not making fun of that girl, you showed the kind of love and compassion today that Jesus shows us." Mom opened a drawer and sorted through it. "Are you looking for something?" Gracie asked.Mom nodded. "My glasses. I can't imagine where I left them." Gracie looked at her mother and burst out laughing. "Look in the mirror," she said, pointing. "You pushed them up on top of your head!" Suddenly, she stopped laughing. "Oh! I guess I shouldn't laugh! I didn't mean to make fun of you." Mom grinned. "Yes, you should laugh!" she said, removing her glasses from her head. "It's okay to laugh at funny things that happen. Just make sure you're laughing at what a person does and not at the person, and only if it's something both of you find funny--don't laugh if it would hurt someone's feelings. In this case, you're not hurting my feelings at all." Gracie relaxed. "You did look funny," she said. Laughter spilled out again--and Mom's laugh was even louder than Gracie's. -Karen E. Cogan

To Laugh or Not to Laugh a93d1378-5dd5-4deb-9eb4-6124bbaa3369Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3/12/23 Prototype: Vision Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Jesus taught the world how to see the person. We are constantly facing the temptation to define people by their group or by their shame. Jesus reveals that, while He knows the group or by their shame, He sees the person...the individual...and calls them by their name. Mass Readings from March 12, 2023: Exodus 17:3-7 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-9Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Jesus taught the world how to see the person. We are constantly facing the temptation to define people by their group or by their shame. Jesus reveals that, while He knows the group or by their shame, He sees the person...the individual...and calls them by their name. Mass Readings from March 12, 2023: Exodus 17:3-7 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-9Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42

full3/12/23 Prototype: Visiondbb71d30-a190-4eec-9615-30a14a762d3bSat, 11 Mar 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3/12/23 Prototype: Vision Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Jesus taught the world how to see the person. We are constantly facing the temptation to define people by their group or by their shame. Jesus reveals that, while He knows the group or by their shame, He sees the person...the individual...and calls them by their name. Mass Readings from March 12, 2023: Exodus 17:3-7 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-9Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Jesus taught the world how to see the person. We are constantly facing the temptation to define people by their group or by their shame. Jesus reveals that, while He knows the group or by their shame, He sees the person...the individual...and calls them by their name. Mass Readings from March 12, 2023: Exodus 17:3-7 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-9Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42

full3/12/23 Prototype: Visionb8fe19ed-f505-4ee7-8715-97327faf8c83Sat, 11 Mar 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3/12/23 Prototype: Vision Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Jesus taught the world how to see the person. We are constantly facing the temptation to define people by their group or by their shame. Jesus reveals that, while He knows the group or by their shame, He sees the person...the individual...and calls them by their name. Mass Readings from March 12, 2023: Exodus 17:3-7 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-9Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Jesus taught the world how to see the person. We are constantly facing the temptation to define people by their group or by their shame. Jesus reveals that, while He knows the group or by their shame, He sees the person...the individual...and calls them by their name. Mass Readings from March 12, 2023: Exodus 17:3-7 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-9Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42

full3/12/23 Prototype: Vision870d520f-1f9a-43b7-89a3-da69fc922e3eSat, 11 Mar 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2023) Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2023)10bee530-946b-4868-9085-a79ed611c02dSat, 11 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2023) Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2023)e5ffc447-5266-43d6-a5f6-b03112e0ebc1Sat, 11 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2023) Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2023)49b03ec4-385b-46d6-b05b-ea020d885c25Sat, 11 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2023) Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2023)5347124f-0b3f-4b81-be4c-6f58c7303f7eSat, 11 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Immaculate Conception The Catechism introduces us to Mary’s Immaculate Conception and explains why God preserved her “immune from all stain of original sin.” Fr. Mike answers a common question asked in response to this revelation: “Why didn’t God just preserve us all from original sin?” His answer might surprise you. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 490-494. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism introduces us to Mary’s Immaculate Conception and explains why God preserved her “immune from all stain of original sin.” Fr. Mike answers a common question asked in response to this revelation: “Why didn’t God just preserve us all from original sin?” His answer might surprise you. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 490-494. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 70: The Immaculate Conception7503853d-cf22-4916-a427-e9296bf1ca33Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Immaculate Conception The Catechism introduces us to Mary’s Immaculate Conception and explains why God preserved her “immune from all stain of original sin.” Fr. Mike answers a common question asked in response to this revelation: “Why didn’t God just preserve us all from original sin?” His answer might surprise you. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 490-494. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism introduces us to Mary’s Immaculate Conception and explains why God preserved her “immune from all stain of original sin.” Fr. Mike answers a common question asked in response to this revelation: “Why didn’t God just preserve us all from original sin?” His answer might surprise you. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 490-494. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 70: The Immaculate Conceptionc1054178-ce6b-46d6-8696-64fb5e45929aSat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPoison Frogs and WordsMiguel and Carlos were exploring the small stream in Miguel's backyard. "Hey, look over there!" Carlos pointed. "It's a poison dart frog! I wonder if we can catch it."The boys ran back to the house to ask Miguel's dad for a bucket. "You're going to catch what?" Dad asked in surprise. "A poison dart frog!" said the boys in unison."Maybe I should come to supervise this," Dad said. "Poison dart frogs can be dangerous if you don't handle them properly."Dad and the boys, now armed with a bucket and gloves, went back to the stream in search of the frog. They quickly found the bright orange and blue frog perched on a rock. Together they captured the little creature in their bucket. "Boys, this tiny frog is oozing poison. In fact, animals that eat these frogs can get very sick, and many die from the toxic poison. Since it's on the frog's skin, touching it could be very painful if the poison got into a cut or open wound.""Oh boy!" said Carlos. "These frogs are bad news!""They aren't all bad," said Dad. "Scientists are trying to develop medicine using some of these little guys. They think the toxins could be used in good ways like in anesthesia and muscle relaxants."Miguel looked puzzled. "So these frogs can be both deadly and helpful?""That's right," said Dad. "It just depends on how they're used." He peered into the bucket to look at the little frog. "You know, poison dart frogs always make me think of our tongues," Dad said."I'm sure not going to lick this frog!" Carlos said with a laugh.Dad smiled. "I wouldn't recommend that. But just like this poison dart frog can be both harmful and helpful, our tongues have the power to speak hurtful or encouraging words. The Bible says that both death and life are in the power of the tongue, so we have to choose to use our words in the right way. We need to remember that we belong to Jesus and speak in a way that reflects His goodness and love."Miguel looked in the bucket. "Well, little poison dart frog, you will be a good reminder to use my words to help people, not hurt them." -Kendra Angle

Miguel and Carlos were exploring the small stream in Miguel's backyard. "Hey, look over there!" Carlos pointed. "It's a poison dart frog! I wonder if we can catch it."The boys ran back to the house to ask Miguel's dad for a bucket. "You're going to catch what?" Dad asked in surprise. "A poison dart frog!" said the boys in unison."Maybe I should come to supervise this," Dad said. "Poison dart frogs can be dangerous if you don't handle them properly."Dad and the boys, now armed with a bucket and gloves, went back to the stream in search of the frog. They quickly found the bright orange and blue frog perched on a rock. Together they captured the little creature in their bucket. "Boys, this tiny frog is oozing poison. In fact, animals that eat these frogs can get very sick, and many die from the toxic poison. Since it's on the frog's skin, touching it could be very painful if the poison got into a cut or open wound.""Oh boy!" said Carlos. "These frogs are bad news!""They aren't all bad," said Dad. "Scientists are trying to develop medicine using some of these little guys. They think the toxins could be used in good ways like in anesthesia and muscle relaxants."Miguel looked puzzled. "So these frogs can be both deadly and helpful?""That's right," said Dad. "It just depends on how they're used." He peered into the bucket to look at the little frog. "You know, poison dart frogs always make me think of our tongues," Dad said."I'm sure not going to lick this frog!" Carlos said with a laugh.Dad smiled. "I wouldn't recommend that. But just like this poison dart frog can be both harmful and helpful, our tongues have the power to speak hurtful or encouraging words. The Bible says that both death and life are in the power of the tongue, so we have to choose to use our words in the right way. We need to remember that we belong to Jesus and speak in a way that reflects His goodness and love."Miguel looked in the bucket. "Well, little poison dart frog, you will be a good reminder to use my words to help people, not hurt them." -Kendra Angle

Poison Frogs and Words3e7a8a8d-e082-4a82-a242-c4668db95021Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 100 - A Neuroscientist Explains The Surprising Way To Be Happy TODAY!: Tali SharotWhat is the optimism bias? This is overestimating the good things that will happen in your future, despite all the evidence that may go against it. This is a systematic mistake that we all make as we always expect the future to be better than it ends up being and we underestimate the negatives that could happen. However, in this moment Dr. Tali Sharot discusses how the optimism bias can be a positive as our expectations of future happiness affect our happiness right now, it can motivate you to try harder to make this a reality. As Dr. Sharot says, “what we believe in our mind, changes the way we behave and the way we behave in the world changes the world”. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/PVr36vSM2xb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the optimism bias? This is overestimating the good things that will happen in your future, despite all the evidence that may go against it. This is a systematic mistake that we all make as we always expect the future to be better than it ends up being and we underestimate the negatives that could happen. However, in this moment Dr. Tali Sharot discusses how the optimism bias can be a positive as our expectations of future happiness affect our happiness right now, it can motivate you to try harder to make this a reality. As Dr. Sharot says, “what we believe in our mind, changes the way we behave and the way we behave in the world changes the world”. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/PVr36vSM2xb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 100 - A Neuroscientist Explains The Surprising Way To Be Happy TODAY!: Tali Sharotfbeb3b8d-ad89-44e3-b966-56b6d1559824Fri, 10 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000719https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOur Struggles with Alex PaulsI really enjoyed my previous conversation with Alex and decided to invite him back. We decided to do something different for this episode. Rather than an organized and official topic, we just wanted to share what we're both working on in our own lives for this season of Lent. This episode is entirely 100% unplanned, unscripted, and raw. I think you'll enjoy it. My hope is that you'll go out and have a similar conversation with your friends - share what matters to you! Read more about Alex on his website: https://kpdesign.ca/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Prayer 03:10 - Gratitude 05:40 - The power of the spoken word 09:30 - Speak directly to God 10:20 - Dealing with Children Overload 15:07 - Maybe how God looks at us? 19:40 - Does God ever give you more than you can handle? 23:00 - The joy of dogs 26:30 - The Christian Life and Fear 30:00 - The Death of God -> Death of Science 33:30 - The Nature of Evil 37:30 - Apologize to our Children for Healing 40:20 - Roles and Character 42:30 - A Challenge to Fathers 44:00 - Fatherly Pride (the good kind!) 46:30 - Contact Alex and Wrap-up

I really enjoyed my previous conversation with Alex and decided to invite him back. We decided to do something different for this episode. Rather than an organized and official topic, we just wanted to share what we're both working on in our own lives for this season of Lent. This episode is entirely 100% unplanned, unscripted, and raw. I think you'll enjoy it. My hope is that you'll go out and have a similar conversation with your friends - share what matters to you! Read more about Alex on his website: https://kpdesign.ca/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Prayer 03:10 - Gratitude 05:40 - The power of the spoken word 09:30 - Speak directly to God 10:20 - Dealing with Children Overload 15:07 - Maybe how God looks at us? 19:40 - Does God ever give you more than you can handle? 23:00 - The joy of dogs 26:30 - The Christian Life and Fear 30:00 - The Death of God -> Death of Science 33:30 - The Nature of Evil 37:30 - Apologize to our Children for Healing 40:20 - Roles and Character 42:30 - A Challenge to Fathers 44:00 - Fatherly Pride (the good kind!) 46:30 - Contact Alex and Wrap-up

fullOur Struggles with Alex Pauls71e22aa2-5518-424d-afae-0b602479631fFri, 10 Mar 2023 04:48:39 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2023) Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2023)a7f0a396-0b71-4332-875c-907f839813a7Fri, 10 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2023) Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2023)951c2b1a-12ee-4324-b2cb-5f1e6eaea806Fri, 10 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2023) Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2023)0814f72c-3749-460a-b275-315c0500e601Fri, 10 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2023) Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2023)7d361f13-a764-4950-b067-f1a3e8f2da43Fri, 10 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: Born of the Virgin Mary Father Mike helps us to understand Mary’s role in the history of salvation. Through her belief and obedience, Mary becomes the Mother of God, and she cooperates in the redemption of the entire world. God’s glory is manifested when he uses weak and powerless people to show forth his faithfulness. What we believe about Mary is based on what we believe about Christ, and what the Church teaches about Mary illuminates our faith in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 484-489. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Father Mike helps us to understand Mary’s role in the history of salvation. Through her belief and obedience, Mary becomes the Mother of God, and she cooperates in the redemption of the entire world. God’s glory is manifested when he uses weak and powerless people to show forth his faithfulness. What we believe about Mary is based on what we believe about Christ, and what the Church teaches about Mary illuminates our faith in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 484-489. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 69: Born of the Virgin Mary4ef3cde4-b849-4997-b68c-70690eb31617Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: Born of the Virgin Mary Father Mike helps us to understand Mary’s role in the history of salvation. Through her belief and obedience, Mary becomes the Mother of God, and she cooperates in the redemption of the entire world. God’s glory is manifested when he uses weak and powerless people to show forth his faithfulness. What we believe about Mary is based on what we believe about Christ, and what the Church teaches about Mary illuminates our faith in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 484-489. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Father Mike helps us to understand Mary’s role in the history of salvation. Through her belief and obedience, Mary becomes the Mother of God, and she cooperates in the redemption of the entire world. God’s glory is manifested when he uses weak and powerless people to show forth his faithfulness. What we believe about Mary is based on what we believe about Christ, and what the Church teaches about Mary illuminates our faith in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 484-489. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 69: Born of the Virgin Maryc2cd4621-332e-4b14-992e-6affb62e8de1Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Farmhouse on Mars Luca and his dad were watching a cartoon about creatures from another planet. "That was fun," said Luca when it ended.Dad grinned. "Fun, yes, but also pretty silly." He got up off the couch. "And now I'm going to go finish your bookcase." "I wonder if there really is life on other planets," Luca said as he followed his dad to the workshop. Dad picked up an electric screwdriver. "I read an article online about the space probes scientists have sent to Mars. The probes have helped us learn a lot about the planet, but they haven't found any evidence of life." "What kinds of things are they looking for?" asked Luca. "If I'd known I was going to be quizzed, I would have read the article more carefully!" Dad teased. Luca laughed as he held a shelf steady so Dad could drive in the screw. "I believe they're looking for signs of either animal or plant life," Dad said. "If they found a skyscraper or a farmhouse, I imagine they'd conclude there was intelligent life on Mars." Luca grinned at the idea of a farmhouse on Mars. "What does that mean--intelligent life?""It means living beings that are able to think and reason," said Dad."Like humans?" asked Luca."Exactly. So why would a farmhouse on Mars make scientists think there was intelligent life there?""Because somebody would have had to design it and build it," replied Luca. "That's right. I don't think scientists are going to find a farmhouse on Mars, but the universe is full of signs of intelligent life that are visible to everyone," said Dad. Luca's eyes widened. "It is?" Dad nodded. "Just look at the stars in the sky, or at a dog, or a dandelion, or a human. They're not here by accident; they were designed by the most intelligent life of all--God! The Bible tells us all of creation points to God, our Creator." Dad set down the screwdriver. "There! What do you think of this bookcase?" Luca grinned. "It looks like someone put a lot of thought and work into it, so it must be a sign of intelligent life!" Dad laughed as they carried the bookcase to Luca's room. -Holly F. Cepeda

Luca and his dad were watching a cartoon about creatures from another planet. "That was fun," said Luca when it ended.Dad grinned. "Fun, yes, but also pretty silly." He got up off the couch. "And now I'm going to go finish your bookcase." "I wonder if there really is life on other planets," Luca said as he followed his dad to the workshop. Dad picked up an electric screwdriver. "I read an article online about the space probes scientists have sent to Mars. The probes have helped us learn a lot about the planet, but they haven't found any evidence of life." "What kinds of things are they looking for?" asked Luca. "If I'd known I was going to be quizzed, I would have read the article more carefully!" Dad teased. Luca laughed as he held a shelf steady so Dad could drive in the screw. "I believe they're looking for signs of either animal or plant life," Dad said. "If they found a skyscraper or a farmhouse, I imagine they'd conclude there was intelligent life on Mars." Luca grinned at the idea of a farmhouse on Mars. "What does that mean--intelligent life?""It means living beings that are able to think and reason," said Dad."Like humans?" asked Luca."Exactly. So why would a farmhouse on Mars make scientists think there was intelligent life there?""Because somebody would have had to design it and build it," replied Luca. "That's right. I don't think scientists are going to find a farmhouse on Mars, but the universe is full of signs of intelligent life that are visible to everyone," said Dad. Luca's eyes widened. "It is?" Dad nodded. "Just look at the stars in the sky, or at a dog, or a dandelion, or a human. They're not here by accident; they were designed by the most intelligent life of all--God! The Bible tells us all of creation points to God, our Creator." Dad set down the screwdriver. "There! What do you think of this bookcase?" Luca grinned. "It looks like someone put a lot of thought and work into it, so it must be a sign of intelligent life!" Dad laughed as they carried the bookcase to Luca's room. -Holly F. Cepeda

A Farmhouse on Mars 4d1093f8-15cb-4ba9-a6d6-9c5621d9e77bFri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Belief Alone Isn’t Enough Have you ever heard someone state, &quot; I believe in God, but I don&#39;t believe in prayer?&quot; Is it logical to have an intellectual belief in the existence of God, but not trust in His providence and care? Today, Fr. Mike challenges us to know God more than just knowing about God and to realize that belief alone is not enough. God is not some cosmic genie who doles out magic wishes but a loving Father who wants to meet us in the intimacy of prayer. Do you believe that? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever heard someone state, &quot; I believe in God, but I don&#39;t believe in prayer?&quot; Is it logical to have an intellectual belief in the existence of God, but not trust in His providence and care? Today, Fr. Mike challenges us to know God more than just knowing about God and to realize that belief alone is not enough. God is not some cosmic genie who doles out magic wishes but a loving Father who wants to meet us in the intimacy of prayer. Do you believe that? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Belief Alone Isn’t Enough6c82a6fa-130d-4014-817d-e51a46b42072Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Belief Alone Isn’t Enough Have you ever heard someone state, &quot; I believe in God, but I don&#39;t believe in prayer?&quot; Is it logical to have an intellectual belief in the existence of God, but not trust in His providence and care? Today, Fr. Mike challenges us to know God more than just knowing about God and to realize that belief alone is not enough. God is not some cosmic genie who doles out magic wishes but a loving Father who wants to meet us in the intimacy of prayer. Do you believe that? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever heard someone state, &quot; I believe in God, but I don&#39;t believe in prayer?&quot; Is it logical to have an intellectual belief in the existence of God, but not trust in His providence and care? Today, Fr. Mike challenges us to know God more than just knowing about God and to realize that belief alone is not enough. God is not some cosmic genie who doles out magic wishes but a loving Father who wants to meet us in the intimacy of prayer. Do you believe that? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Belief Alone Isn’t Enough22196bea-3988-4989-a9cc-7fc7c39122e3Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Peter 1:1-12 - A Living Hope1 Peter 1:1-12

1 Peter 1:1-12

full1 Peter 1:1-12 - A Living Hope49c3ab35-efec-426f-946a-47ee0b671e71Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:30:00 +0000741https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBeauty and the Failed Imagination of Our Modern MindsBeauty belongs to Catholicism, yet we see fewer and fewer traces of this in our modern Churches. Men often ignore this transcendental and lack a depth of understanding of the objective nature of beauty. It is time to learn how beauty is tied to truth and goodness and how it can awaken within your soul an improved man. We are joined today by Robert Puschautz, a professional artist of the Stabat Mater Foundation, to learn why this is the case and how we can fix it. Stabat Mater Foundation - https://www.stabatmater.org/art Robert Puschautz IG - https://www.instagram.com/robertpuschautz "We no longer dare to believe in beauty and we make of it a mere appearance in order the more easily to dispose of it. Our situation today shows that beauty demands for itself at least as much courage and decision as do truth and goodness, and she will not allow herself to be separated and banned from her two sisters without taking them along with herself in an act of mysterious vengeance. We can be sure that whoever sneers at her name as if she were the ornament of a bourgeois past -- whether he admits it or not -- can no longer pray and soon will no longer be able to love." - Hans Urs von Balthazar 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman Podcast happens because of our generous donors, including monthly donations of any amount. Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us: patreon.com/catholicgentleman You can also purchase Catholic Gentleman merchandise at store.catholicgentleman.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beauty belongs to Catholicism, yet we see fewer and fewer traces of this in our modern Churches. Men often ignore this transcendental and lack a depth of understanding of the objective nature of beauty. It is time to learn how beauty is tied to truth and goodness and how it can awaken within your soul an improved man. We are joined today by Robert Puschautz, a professional artist of the Stabat Mater Foundation, to learn why this is the case and how we can fix it. Stabat Mater Foundation - https://www.stabatmater.org/art Robert Puschautz IG - https://www.instagram.com/robertpuschautz "We no longer dare to believe in beauty and we make of it a mere appearance in order the more easily to dispose of it. Our situation today shows that beauty demands for itself at least as much courage and decision as do truth and goodness, and she will not allow herself to be separated and banned from her two sisters without taking them along with herself in an act of mysterious vengeance. We can be sure that whoever sneers at her name as if she were the ornament of a bourgeois past -- whether he admits it or not -- can no longer pray and soon will no longer be able to love." - Hans Urs von Balthazar 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman Podcast happens because of our generous donors, including monthly donations of any amount. Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us: patreon.com/catholicgentleman You can also purchase Catholic Gentleman merchandise at store.catholicgentleman.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBeauty and the Failed Imagination of Our Modern Mindsf9447886-d9a8-44c2-9ac7-a66c4f6fad12Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:10:00 +00002665https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMatthew Walker: The World’s No.1 Sleep Expert (The 6 Sleep Hacks You NEED!)You know how important sleep is just from the personal experience of making it through the day after a bad night’s sleep. But what if you were told that sleep was the single most important thing you could do for your physical and mental health? It affects everything from your sex hormones, immunity, bloody sugar and even how you form memories. Dr. Matthew Walker has dedicated his life to tackle the global sleep loss epidemic we are all living through, as this wakefulness personally costs us our health, it costs businesses productivity and it costs countries billions of dollars a year. In this enlightening episode, Dr. Walker discusses the science of how and why we sleep, how modern life is effecting our shut eye and the tricks to getting the best night’s rest. Considering that sleep makes up a third of your life, this is a conversation you can’t miss. Matthew: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3YsK1f6 Twitter - https://bit.ly/3yI60V7 Website - http://bit.ly/41ZEgss Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know how important sleep is just from the personal experience of making it through the day after a bad night’s sleep. But what if you were told that sleep was the single most important thing you could do for your physical and mental health? It affects everything from your sex hormones, immunity, bloody sugar and even how you form memories. Dr. Matthew Walker has dedicated his life to tackle the global sleep loss epidemic we are all living through, as this wakefulness personally costs us our health, it costs businesses productivity and it costs countries billions of dollars a year. In this enlightening episode, Dr. Walker discusses the science of how and why we sleep, how modern life is effecting our shut eye and the tricks to getting the best night’s rest. Considering that sleep makes up a third of your life, this is a conversation you can’t miss. Matthew: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3YsK1f6 Twitter - https://bit.ly/3yI60V7 Website - http://bit.ly/41ZEgss Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMatthew Walker: The World’s No.1 Sleep Expert (The 6 Sleep Hacks You NEED!)9d8b8d99-aa34-43b6-b722-0eca55fd1b83Thu, 09 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +00007451https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2023) Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2023)6843d8d1-5c59-4cda-95dd-6d4baaa50ccbThu, 09 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2023) Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2023)839709fd-3ee7-4386-9b4d-f33607a982c5Thu, 09 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2023) Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2023)54cccc0a-53e8-4d26-9898-02fa4cdf622fThu, 09 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2023) Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2023)468fb03a-0a93-4bcb-8eca-791551b381e0Thu, 09 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Mystery of the Incarnation We learn more about Jesus Christ’s nature as fully God and fully human. Because he was fully human, “like us in all things but sin,” Jesus had a human will that was perfectly aligned with the will of God the Father, a human body that can be seen and venerated, and a human heart with which he loves us. Father Mike sums up the teachings in recent readings by reviewing that the Incarnation is the mystery of the union of the divine and human natures in the one person of the Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 475-483. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We learn more about Jesus Christ’s nature as fully God and fully human. Because he was fully human, “like us in all things but sin,” Jesus had a human will that was perfectly aligned with the will of God the Father, a human body that can be seen and venerated, and a human heart with which he loves us. Father Mike sums up the teachings in recent readings by reviewing that the Incarnation is the mystery of the union of the divine and human natures in the one person of the Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 475-483. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 68: The Mystery of the Incarnationb289dbff-c4bb-44e1-834d-49def4282257Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Mystery of the Incarnation We learn more about Jesus Christ’s nature as fully God and fully human. Because he was fully human, “like us in all things but sin,” Jesus had a human will that was perfectly aligned with the will of God the Father, a human body that can be seen and venerated, and a human heart with which he loves us. Father Mike sums up the teachings in recent readings by reviewing that the Incarnation is the mystery of the union of the divine and human natures in the one person of the Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 475-483. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We learn more about Jesus Christ’s nature as fully God and fully human. Because he was fully human, “like us in all things but sin,” Jesus had a human will that was perfectly aligned with the will of God the Father, a human body that can be seen and venerated, and a human heart with which he loves us. Father Mike sums up the teachings in recent readings by reviewing that the Incarnation is the mystery of the union of the divine and human natures in the one person of the Word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 475-483. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 68: The Mystery of the Incarnatione255e18f-f820-4c94-8248-28b21848c279Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTurtle RescueCallie scooted into the passenger seat of her mom's SUV and gave a sheepish grin. "Sorry to keep you waiting. I wanted to practice one more time."Mom smiled. "Today's the day you recite Psalm 23 in front of your Sunday school class, isn't it?""Yes," said Callie with a sigh. "And for some reason I keep forgetting the fourth verse.""Why don't you practice with me?" said Mom. She started the car and pulled onto the long, winding road to church. Callie's face brightened. "Sure!" She cleared her throat. "'The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though…though I…'" She shook her head. "It's no use. I always forget--Mom! Stop!"Mom hit the brakes, and with a jolt, the SUV came to a halt. "Look!" said Callie, pointing out the windshield. "A turtle!"Sure enough, a small turtle with a greenish-gray shell was slowly trekking across the road.Callie grabbed a pair of gloves from under her seat and opened the door. "I'll move him to safety before he gets hit by a car." "Just watch out for traffic," replied Mom.Approaching the turtle from behind, Callie firmly grasped its shell with both hands and gently lifted it into the air. "Hold on, little friend," she said softly.She walked quickly toward the lake on the other side of the road. Within seconds, the turtle was safe and sound, swimming among the lily pads.When Callie got back to the car, she was grinning from ear to ear. "Guess what? I remember the next verse! 'Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.'"Mom laughed. "That turtle was literally walking through the valley of death, wasn't he?""Yes," said Callie. "And just like Jesus is always there to help us, His children, in times of trouble, I was able to help the turtle.""You certainly did," said Mom with a smile. "Ready to head to church?""I am now," said Callie. "All thanks to a turtle!" -Amanda Spino

Callie scooted into the passenger seat of her mom's SUV and gave a sheepish grin. "Sorry to keep you waiting. I wanted to practice one more time."Mom smiled. "Today's the day you recite Psalm 23 in front of your Sunday school class, isn't it?""Yes," said Callie with a sigh. "And for some reason I keep forgetting the fourth verse.""Why don't you practice with me?" said Mom. She started the car and pulled onto the long, winding road to church. Callie's face brightened. "Sure!" She cleared her throat. "'The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though…though I…'" She shook her head. "It's no use. I always forget--Mom! Stop!"Mom hit the brakes, and with a jolt, the SUV came to a halt. "Look!" said Callie, pointing out the windshield. "A turtle!"Sure enough, a small turtle with a greenish-gray shell was slowly trekking across the road.Callie grabbed a pair of gloves from under her seat and opened the door. "I'll move him to safety before he gets hit by a car." "Just watch out for traffic," replied Mom.Approaching the turtle from behind, Callie firmly grasped its shell with both hands and gently lifted it into the air. "Hold on, little friend," she said softly.She walked quickly toward the lake on the other side of the road. Within seconds, the turtle was safe and sound, swimming among the lily pads.When Callie got back to the car, she was grinning from ear to ear. "Guess what? I remember the next verse! 'Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.'"Mom laughed. "That turtle was literally walking through the valley of death, wasn't he?""Yes," said Callie. "And just like Jesus is always there to help us, His children, in times of trouble, I was able to help the turtle.""You certainly did," said Mom with a smile. "Ready to head to church?""I am now," said Callie. "All thanks to a turtle!" -Amanda Spino

Turtle Rescue1a78d05e-a570-4d63-896b-1b7bcef0c4ffThu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#475 The Mass in the Early Church - Joe HeschmeyerModern people often have an unrealistic view of &#8220;development&#8221; in the early Church, thinking that ideas such as the divinity of Christ or practices such as the celebration of the Mass were products of early Church life rather than things received directly from Jesus. Joe Heschmeyer, author of The Early Church Was the Catholic Church, helps debunk some myths about where the Mass came from. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and delighted to get to talk with Jo…

Modern people often have an unrealistic view of &#8220;development&#8221; in the early Church, thinking that ideas such as the divinity of Christ or practices such as the celebration of the Mass were products of early Church life rather than things received directly from Jesus. Joe Heschmeyer, author of The Early Church Was the Catholic Church, helps debunk some myths about where the Mass came from. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and delighted to get to talk with Jo…

#475 The Mass in the Early Church - Joe Heschmeyerab1f0df8-26eb-4b2f-bb3a-56b6cc90c3b2Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#278: Solomon Crowned King: Solomon part II 1Kings1:28-53, 1 Kings2:1-4,10-12,&amp;  Chronicles 22:7-10  If you missed last week, we began the Solomon series. I highly recommend you go back and listen as the episodes build upon themselves. Today, we hear King David give important instructions to Solomon before he passes.  Adonijah's status of king is short lived when Solomon is crowned king. We remember that long ago, God said all of this would happen.  The kids will hear us discussing this important fact that God's plans can never be messed up.   We also note that David made some terrible decisions but turned to God and asked him for forgiveness. The kids will be reminded that even our mistakes can be used in God's plan and even though David had some huge mess ups, it did not disqualify him from God's love or God's plan. That brings us peace and encouragement! To be age appropriate, we are not discussing certain details about David's sin, but if it's something your family is ready to discuss, please do so.  Tune in next week to hear what Solomon will do as the new king. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1Kings1:28-53, 1 Kings2:1-4,10-12,&amp;  Chronicles 22:7-10  If you missed last week, we began the Solomon series. I highly recommend you go back and listen as the episodes build upon themselves. Today, we hear King David give important instructions to Solomon before he passes.  Adonijah's status of king is short lived when Solomon is crowned king. We remember that long ago, God said all of this would happen.  The kids will hear us discussing this important fact that God's plans can never be messed up.   We also note that David made some terrible decisions but turned to God and asked him for forgiveness. The kids will be reminded that even our mistakes can be used in God's plan and even though David had some huge mess ups, it did not disqualify him from God's love or God's plan. That brings us peace and encouragement! To be age appropriate, we are not discussing certain details about David's sin, but if it's something your family is ready to discuss, please do so.  Tune in next week to hear what Solomon will do as the new king. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#278: Solomon Crowned King: Solomon part IIaa2c552d-bfad-43ff-ac0f-60c9baff363cWed, 08 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000968https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2023)257cea58-09ec-4b4c-80be-f78874ffab9dWed, 08 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2023)18beafeb-0133-41ce-b3e1-ba8c5443a362Wed, 08 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2023)2d967e8c-9886-481b-af53-2ebad6d159b7Wed, 08 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2023)22cc754a-f418-44c8-90ce-6845e4958c16Wed, 08 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ Father Mike teaches us more about the divine and human natures of the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Word that became flesh, Jesus Christ. Jesus became like us in all things but sin; as such, he has a human soul, intellect, will, and body without losing any of his divinity. Fr. Mike tells us that in his human nature, Jesus thought with a human mind, worked with human hands, and loved with a human heart. Christ needed to learn things, and he increased in wisdom and understanding. The full humanity and true divinity of Jesus is a great mystery of our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 470-474. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Father Mike teaches us more about the divine and human natures of the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Word that became flesh, Jesus Christ. Jesus became like us in all things but sin; as such, he has a human soul, intellect, will, and body without losing any of his divinity. Fr. Mike tells us that in his human nature, Jesus thought with a human mind, worked with human hands, and loved with a human heart. Christ needed to learn things, and he increased in wisdom and understanding. The full humanity and true divinity of Jesus is a great mystery of our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 470-474. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ97cba82d-580e-445e-8e68-497138c9861cWed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ Father Mike teaches us more about the divine and human natures of the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Word that became flesh, Jesus Christ. Jesus became like us in all things but sin; as such, he has a human soul, intellect, will, and body without losing any of his divinity. Fr. Mike tells us that in his human nature, Jesus thought with a human mind, worked with human hands, and loved with a human heart. Christ needed to learn things, and he increased in wisdom and understanding. The full humanity and true divinity of Jesus is a great mystery of our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 470-474. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Father Mike teaches us more about the divine and human natures of the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Word that became flesh, Jesus Christ. Jesus became like us in all things but sin; as such, he has a human soul, intellect, will, and body without losing any of his divinity. Fr. Mike tells us that in his human nature, Jesus thought with a human mind, worked with human hands, and loved with a human heart. Christ needed to learn things, and he increased in wisdom and understanding. The full humanity and true divinity of Jesus is a great mystery of our faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 470-474. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 67: The Humanity and Divinity of Christ620a5633-c243-4d78-b5e7-568ffc36d729Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Flashlight "Aw, Grandpa, why do we always have to read the Bible after dinner?" Mack complained. I want to go finish building my fort, he thought as he watched Grandpa pull his big Bible off the shelf in the dining room. Suddenly a bolt of lightning split the sky outside the window. Mack ducked with his hands over his ears as thunder shook the house. The lights blinked and then shut off."Not the lights," Mack groaned. Well, at least now we can't read the Bible since Grandpa can't see well enough to read in dim light, so I can go make my fort, he thought. "Grandpa, can I have a flashlight?""What for?" Grandpa asked. Mack could hear shuffling as he returned the Bible to its shelf."So I can finish building my fort," Mack said."You don't need a flashlight for that," Grandpa said. "You can see well enough."Mack huffed and gripped the edge of the table as he made his way toward Grandma's linen closet. His foot hit something cold and metal, and water splashed onto his pant leg. "Ew, dog water!" Grandpa handed him a napkin and he dried his foot. After grabbing an armful of blankets from Grandma's closet, he headed down the hall toward the living room. As he turned the corner, he smacked into the edge of the wall. "Owww!" he howled, and his blankets fell to the floor. He saw a light bobbing from the direction of the dining room, and soon Grandpa appeared, flashlight in hand. "Would you like this?" Grandpa asked, holding out the light."Yes please," Mack said."Did you know that the Bible is like a flashlight too?" Grandpa asked as he helped Mack gather his blankets."What do you mean?" "God's Word shows us where to walk. It shines light into our lives by showing us our sin and our need for Jesus to free us from it. And it teaches us how to live as God's children. Without the truth of God's Word in our lives, we would be stumbling in the darkness, and that always leads to trouble.""Like how I spilled the dog water and smacked into the wall?" Mack asked. Grandpa nodded. He piled the last blanket in Mack's arms. "Now go finish that fort of yours," he said. "And with a light this time." -Julia Lodi

"Aw, Grandpa, why do we always have to read the Bible after dinner?" Mack complained. I want to go finish building my fort, he thought as he watched Grandpa pull his big Bible off the shelf in the dining room. Suddenly a bolt of lightning split the sky outside the window. Mack ducked with his hands over his ears as thunder shook the house. The lights blinked and then shut off."Not the lights," Mack groaned. Well, at least now we can't read the Bible since Grandpa can't see well enough to read in dim light, so I can go make my fort, he thought. "Grandpa, can I have a flashlight?""What for?" Grandpa asked. Mack could hear shuffling as he returned the Bible to its shelf."So I can finish building my fort," Mack said."You don't need a flashlight for that," Grandpa said. "You can see well enough."Mack huffed and gripped the edge of the table as he made his way toward Grandma's linen closet. His foot hit something cold and metal, and water splashed onto his pant leg. "Ew, dog water!" Grandpa handed him a napkin and he dried his foot. After grabbing an armful of blankets from Grandma's closet, he headed down the hall toward the living room. As he turned the corner, he smacked into the edge of the wall. "Owww!" he howled, and his blankets fell to the floor. He saw a light bobbing from the direction of the dining room, and soon Grandpa appeared, flashlight in hand. "Would you like this?" Grandpa asked, holding out the light."Yes please," Mack said."Did you know that the Bible is like a flashlight too?" Grandpa asked as he helped Mack gather his blankets."What do you mean?" "God's Word shows us where to walk. It shines light into our lives by showing us our sin and our need for Jesus to free us from it. And it teaches us how to live as God's children. Without the truth of God's Word in our lives, we would be stumbling in the darkness, and that always leads to trouble.""Like how I spilled the dog water and smacked into the wall?" Mack asked. Grandpa nodded. He piled the last blanket in Mack's arms. "Now go finish that fort of yours," he said. "And with a light this time." -Julia Lodi

The Flashlight 5c81a982-bc49-4bcf-80ca-f9645300a858Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2023)28c64142-4e28-4fa8-97ed-c18bd731f7c4Tue, 07 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2023)bbd0e1ad-27c7-46d6-b143-b72df3466396Tue, 07 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2023)014e5a22-755e-4090-8b34-29a0cd1f39afTue, 07 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2023) Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2023)f54db2c5-bdb3-4c63-a4af-bd983dead733Tue, 07 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: True God and True Man We explore the truth that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man; he is one person with two natures, both Divine and human. Fr. Mike explains that we call Mary the Mother of God because, from the very moment of his conception, Jesus was fully God and fully human. Fr. Mike also goes over heresies in the history of the Church that have denied the humanity of Christ, rejected the divinity of Christ, or confused the fact that Jesus is the Son of God by nature. The Church has always responded by affirming that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God who became a man and our brother without ceasing to be God and Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 464-469. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We explore the truth that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man; he is one person with two natures, both Divine and human. Fr. Mike explains that we call Mary the Mother of God because, from the very moment of his conception, Jesus was fully God and fully human. Fr. Mike also goes over heresies in the history of the Church that have denied the humanity of Christ, rejected the divinity of Christ, or confused the fact that Jesus is the Son of God by nature. The Church has always responded by affirming that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God who became a man and our brother without ceasing to be God and Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 464-469. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 66: True God and True Manbe92b0c0-9a52-4adc-9097-64c0915c93feTue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: True God and True Man We explore the truth that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man; he is one person with two natures, both Divine and human. Fr. Mike explains that we call Mary the Mother of God because, from the very moment of his conception, Jesus was fully God and fully human. Fr. Mike also goes over heresies in the history of the Church that have denied the humanity of Christ, rejected the divinity of Christ, or confused the fact that Jesus is the Son of God by nature. The Church has always responded by affirming that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God who became a man and our brother without ceasing to be God and Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 464-469. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We explore the truth that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man; he is one person with two natures, both Divine and human. Fr. Mike explains that we call Mary the Mother of God because, from the very moment of his conception, Jesus was fully God and fully human. Fr. Mike also goes over heresies in the history of the Church that have denied the humanity of Christ, rejected the divinity of Christ, or confused the fact that Jesus is the Son of God by nature. The Church has always responded by affirming that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God who became a man and our brother without ceasing to be God and Lord. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 464-469. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 66: True God and True Man8c6f90ab-c2e5-4c75-86d7-559505ca329fTue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsButterfly Wisdom "Look!" said Mom. Isabel's eyes followed her mother's pointing finger. Her blue eyes sparkled as she spotted a striking orange and black butterfly flitting daintily from flower to flower. "He's so pretty!" Isabel exclaimed. "Let's watch and see where he goes." Mom nodded, and they followed the butterfly's progress through Grandma's garden. "Look at those red flowers," said Isabel a moment later. "They're the prettiest flowers in the garden. That butterfly will like them." She looked around. "Where did he go? I don't see him anymore." Mom's eyes searched the area. Then she pointed toward a small cluster of weeds just below the red flowers. "He's there.""On those weeds?" asked Isabel. "Oh yeah, I see him. I wonder why he's bothering with weeds when there are so many pretty flowers." Mom smiled. "That's one wise little butterfly. He knows that the prettiest flowers aren't always the ones with the sweetest nectar." "You mean those tiny purple flowers on the weeds taste sweeter to the butterfly than the big red ones?" asked Isabel. Mom nodded. "It seems that they do."Isabel frowned. "How odd!""We should be as wise as that butterfly," Mom said. "Sometimes, we get carried away by the way people look or how they dress. We forget that real sweetness and beauty comes from the heart--the kind of person we are on the inside." Isabel thought about that. "So it doesn't matter how we look?"Mom laughed. "I didn't say that. We should take care of ourselves and do our best to look nice. But when we focus more on our outer appearance than we do on the way we treat others, that's not good. We need to remember that our true beauty comes from Jesus. He has given us new, beautiful hearts, and that means we can show His love to others through our attitudes and actions.""And letting people see the beauty He's given us on the inside is more important than what we look like, isn't it?" said Isabel. "It sure is," said Mom. "Let's remember that how we are on the inside is what's important in God's sight and trust Him to help us show others how He has made us beautiful." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Look!" said Mom. Isabel's eyes followed her mother's pointing finger. Her blue eyes sparkled as she spotted a striking orange and black butterfly flitting daintily from flower to flower. "He's so pretty!" Isabel exclaimed. "Let's watch and see where he goes." Mom nodded, and they followed the butterfly's progress through Grandma's garden. "Look at those red flowers," said Isabel a moment later. "They're the prettiest flowers in the garden. That butterfly will like them." She looked around. "Where did he go? I don't see him anymore." Mom's eyes searched the area. Then she pointed toward a small cluster of weeds just below the red flowers. "He's there.""On those weeds?" asked Isabel. "Oh yeah, I see him. I wonder why he's bothering with weeds when there are so many pretty flowers." Mom smiled. "That's one wise little butterfly. He knows that the prettiest flowers aren't always the ones with the sweetest nectar." "You mean those tiny purple flowers on the weeds taste sweeter to the butterfly than the big red ones?" asked Isabel. Mom nodded. "It seems that they do."Isabel frowned. "How odd!""We should be as wise as that butterfly," Mom said. "Sometimes, we get carried away by the way people look or how they dress. We forget that real sweetness and beauty comes from the heart--the kind of person we are on the inside." Isabel thought about that. "So it doesn't matter how we look?"Mom laughed. "I didn't say that. We should take care of ourselves and do our best to look nice. But when we focus more on our outer appearance than we do on the way we treat others, that's not good. We need to remember that our true beauty comes from Jesus. He has given us new, beautiful hearts, and that means we can show His love to others through our attitudes and actions.""And letting people see the beauty He's given us on the inside is more important than what we look like, isn't it?" said Isabel. "It sure is," said Mom. "Let's remember that how we are on the inside is what's important in God's sight and trust Him to help us show others how He has made us beautiful." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

Butterfly Wisdom 5d32d20f-ba97-4177-adbc-da35afd0d01aTue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCase #03 - Spiritual Roulette - Pt. 1When six friends gather for a game night, they end up with one more guest than they bargained for.

When six friends gather for a game night, they end up with one more guest than they bargained for.

fullCase #03 - Spiritual Roulette - Pt. 1866e6222-e055-4ce4-a803-701f98ed3533Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:54:18 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFollowing God with Alex PaulsJonah was swallowed by a whale when he went astray of God's plan but that isn't the only option. Many people today get stuck in something that feels very comfortable while avoiding God. Often following God's call requires giving up something that seems good and comfortable, but God only asks us to go forward to find something better yet! In this episode, I'm joined by Alex Pauls who shares his story of how God has guided his life. God's plan for Alex challenged his limiting beliefs and false identity statements. Although it was difficult, looking backwards so often shows us how God's plan was exactly what we needed! Read more about Alex on his website: https://kpdesign.ca/   Timestamps 00:00 Intro and Prayer 03:30 Cereal with Milk on the Inside 06:00 Origins in Communist Russia 11:30 University Life and Faith 16:00 A different path 21:00 Dream job in northern Canada 25:30 A Limit on God's Goodness 28:00 Building Self Worth 33:30 Trapped in Dream Life 38:00 Totally New Plan 43:00 The Power of Choosing the Godly Path 47:00 Deeper Worth 53:00 A Different Type of Leader 55:50 Connect with Alex

Jonah was swallowed by a whale when he went astray of God's plan but that isn't the only option. Many people today get stuck in something that feels very comfortable while avoiding God. Often following God's call requires giving up something that seems good and comfortable, but God only asks us to go forward to find something better yet! In this episode, I'm joined by Alex Pauls who shares his story of how God has guided his life. God's plan for Alex challenged his limiting beliefs and false identity statements. Although it was difficult, looking backwards so often shows us how God's plan was exactly what we needed! Read more about Alex on his website: https://kpdesign.ca/   Timestamps 00:00 Intro and Prayer 03:30 Cereal with Milk on the Inside 06:00 Origins in Communist Russia 11:30 University Life and Faith 16:00 A different path 21:00 Dream job in northern Canada 25:30 A Limit on God's Goodness 28:00 Building Self Worth 33:30 Trapped in Dream Life 38:00 Totally New Plan 43:00 The Power of Choosing the Godly Path 47:00 Deeper Worth 53:00 A Different Type of Leader 55:50 Connect with Alex

fullFollowing God with Alex Pauls8339aa20-6448-4d0c-9717-6facc03fc2a2Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSeth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!Seth Rogen is a comedian, writer, director and producer whose films have together grossed $2.8 billion at the box office. In comedy since he was 12 years old, it’s all he’s ever known, and he’s one of the biggest comedy forces on the planet. Podcast description: Seth Rogen is a comedian, writer, director and producer whose films have together grossed $2.8 billion at the box office. In comedy since he was 12 years old, it’s all he’s ever known, and he’s one of the biggest comedy forces on the planet. Opening up for the first time on the dementia diagnosis that tore his family apart, as well as the toll that bad reviews can do to the people who make films, Seth is a good guy trying to make his way in an industry that famously rewards bad behaviour. He tells us what that’s really like. For many people, Seth provided the narration for their adolescence with iconic, classic movies like Superbad and Pineapple Express - hilariously mining his own fumbles on his journey into adulthood for comic effect. Now, through his weed company Houseplant, he takes people on a journey of a different source as the supplier of one of the most popular suppliers of legal weed in North America. Seth’s personal essay collection, Yearbook, is available March 7th: https://www.amazon.com/Yearbook-Seth-Rogen/ Seth: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3SNsLA9 Twitter - https://bit.ly/3Yov5yv Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Rogen is a comedian, writer, director and producer whose films have together grossed $2.8 billion at the box office. In comedy since he was 12 years old, it’s all he’s ever known, and he’s one of the biggest comedy forces on the planet. Podcast description: Seth Rogen is a comedian, writer, director and producer whose films have together grossed $2.8 billion at the box office. In comedy since he was 12 years old, it’s all he’s ever known, and he’s one of the biggest comedy forces on the planet. Opening up for the first time on the dementia diagnosis that tore his family apart, as well as the toll that bad reviews can do to the people who make films, Seth is a good guy trying to make his way in an industry that famously rewards bad behaviour. He tells us what that’s really like. For many people, Seth provided the narration for their adolescence with iconic, classic movies like Superbad and Pineapple Express - hilariously mining his own fumbles on his journey into adulthood for comic effect. Now, through his weed company Houseplant, he takes people on a journey of a different source as the supplier of one of the most popular suppliers of legal weed in North America. Seth’s personal essay collection, Yearbook, is available March 7th: https://www.amazon.com/Yearbook-Seth-Rogen/ Seth: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3SNsLA9 Twitter - https://bit.ly/3Yov5yv Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSeth Rogen Opens Up About His Self-Doubt & Struggles That Nobody Sees!990746cc-6f23-4409-8371-2381f171ab52Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:58:00 +00005434https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2023) Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2023)6e3cb1cb-c0df-4cd9-a7bc-21fc7c1c53f0Mon, 06 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2023) Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2023)95a76d60-c458-444f-9a79-02b3f7dd956cMon, 06 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2023) Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2023)bf52568e-c196-4918-a250-c96c809fca6eMon, 06 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2023) Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2023)34ed89f3-bb6c-4c8c-86ef-6ee691a62457Mon, 06 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh We learn that the Word became flesh to reconcile us with God, to manifest God’s love for us, to model holiness, and to make us partakers of the divine nature. We learn that the “Incarnation” refers to the fact that the Son of God assumed human nature in order to accomplish our salvation. Fr. Mike explains that belief in the Incarnation of God is the distinctive sign of Christian faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 456-463. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We learn that the Word became flesh to reconcile us with God, to manifest God’s love for us, to model holiness, and to make us partakers of the divine nature. We learn that the “Incarnation” refers to the fact that the Son of God assumed human nature in order to accomplish our salvation. Fr. Mike explains that belief in the Incarnation of God is the distinctive sign of Christian faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 456-463. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh89c7c8d1-8b2b-4dae-aa37-0bd062ff6032Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh We learn that the Word became flesh to reconcile us with God, to manifest God’s love for us, to model holiness, and to make us partakers of the divine nature. We learn that the “Incarnation” refers to the fact that the Son of God assumed human nature in order to accomplish our salvation. Fr. Mike explains that belief in the Incarnation of God is the distinctive sign of Christian faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 456-463. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We learn that the Word became flesh to reconcile us with God, to manifest God’s love for us, to model holiness, and to make us partakers of the divine nature. We learn that the “Incarnation” refers to the fact that the Son of God assumed human nature in order to accomplish our salvation. Fr. Mike explains that belief in the Incarnation of God is the distinctive sign of Christian faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 456-463. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 65: Why the Word Became Flesh91d3b784-d50a-4c9c-a83f-c122bbbfdaffMon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Special InvitationSofia sighed as she put down the last of the envelopes she was stuffing. "They're all done, Mom--the invitations for the neighborhood reunion are ready to go." "Thanks, Sofia," said Mom. "You've been a big help! Our planning committee thought about just emailing invitations, but we decided paper invitations would help everyone know how much we want them to come." Sofia grinned. "I think it's a great idea--throwing a party and inviting everyone who used to live in the neighborhood but moved away. I hope lots of people come. It's been a long time since I've seen some of the kids I used to play with." When the reunion day arrived, Sofia and her family joined the crowd at the neighborhood park where the festivities were being held. "There's Mr. and Mrs. Wood!" exclaimed Sofia. "And Jill's with them!" They all hurried over to greet the Woods, who used to live next door to them. Then Dad saw Mr. Yu, who used to be the school principal; Mom headed for Mrs. Burgos, who had been in her Bible study many years before; and Sofia spied a girl who'd been in her class at school before moving away. That night, Sofia and her parents talked about seeing so many old friends. "I was hoping the Sanchez family would come," said Sofia. "I wanted to see the twins again." She frowned. "I wonder why they didn't come. Maybe they didn't get the invitation." "I'm sure there are good reasons why some who got invitations couldn't come," said Mom. "I guess so," Sofia said. "I can't see why they'd just ignore an invitation for such a fun event." "It was fun, wasn't it?" said Dad. "It reminds me of another event we've been invited to--one we definitely don't want to miss!" "What event is that?" asked Sofia. "I haven't seen any invitations come in the mail."Dad took his Bible from the coffee table and held it up. "Our invitation is right here! Jesus invites everyone to come to Him to have their sins forgiven and receive eternal life, and those who do will take part in a much bigger reunion someday--a gathering of all God's children in heaven. It's an invitation we want to be sure to accept." -L. Anne Siegrist

Sofia sighed as she put down the last of the envelopes she was stuffing. "They're all done, Mom--the invitations for the neighborhood reunion are ready to go." "Thanks, Sofia," said Mom. "You've been a big help! Our planning committee thought about just emailing invitations, but we decided paper invitations would help everyone know how much we want them to come." Sofia grinned. "I think it's a great idea--throwing a party and inviting everyone who used to live in the neighborhood but moved away. I hope lots of people come. It's been a long time since I've seen some of the kids I used to play with." When the reunion day arrived, Sofia and her family joined the crowd at the neighborhood park where the festivities were being held. "There's Mr. and Mrs. Wood!" exclaimed Sofia. "And Jill's with them!" They all hurried over to greet the Woods, who used to live next door to them. Then Dad saw Mr. Yu, who used to be the school principal; Mom headed for Mrs. Burgos, who had been in her Bible study many years before; and Sofia spied a girl who'd been in her class at school before moving away. That night, Sofia and her parents talked about seeing so many old friends. "I was hoping the Sanchez family would come," said Sofia. "I wanted to see the twins again." She frowned. "I wonder why they didn't come. Maybe they didn't get the invitation." "I'm sure there are good reasons why some who got invitations couldn't come," said Mom. "I guess so," Sofia said. "I can't see why they'd just ignore an invitation for such a fun event." "It was fun, wasn't it?" said Dad. "It reminds me of another event we've been invited to--one we definitely don't want to miss!" "What event is that?" asked Sofia. "I haven't seen any invitations come in the mail."Dad took his Bible from the coffee table and held it up. "Our invitation is right here! Jesus invites everyone to come to Him to have their sins forgiven and receive eternal life, and those who do will take part in a much bigger reunion someday--a gathering of all God's children in heaven. It's an invitation we want to be sure to accept." -L. Anne Siegrist

A Special Invitationa86e0cfc-e6e1-4743-86af-e984681cdfb9Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2023) Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2023)09211649-60ac-4822-be11-b3833bc27cf8Sun, 05 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2023) Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2023)de6521db-7db9-4ce9-afc7-c8f80fe0fdd7Sun, 05 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2023) Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2023)e8d17bf7-b23b-450f-ae8d-47fb4516440dSun, 05 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2023) Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2023)48b51bcf-802f-427b-8477-71879b6ad746Sun, 05 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: The Lord As we wrap up our discussion of Jesus’ titles, we learn about the last title attributed to Jesus: The Lord. Fr. Mike explains that this title expresses the respect and honor we owe Jesus as God himself. We learn about the origin of this name in Scripture, and what this remarkable title means for us today in our personal relationship with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 446-455. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

As we wrap up our discussion of Jesus’ titles, we learn about the last title attributed to Jesus: The Lord. Fr. Mike explains that this title expresses the respect and honor we owe Jesus as God himself. We learn about the origin of this name in Scripture, and what this remarkable title means for us today in our personal relationship with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 446-455. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 64: The Lord7b095e8f-6d58-4ee6-bf2c-35d74fcab279Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: The Lord As we wrap up our discussion of Jesus’ titles, we learn about the last title attributed to Jesus: The Lord. Fr. Mike explains that this title expresses the respect and honor we owe Jesus as God himself. We learn about the origin of this name in Scripture, and what this remarkable title means for us today in our personal relationship with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 446-455. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

As we wrap up our discussion of Jesus’ titles, we learn about the last title attributed to Jesus: The Lord. Fr. Mike explains that this title expresses the respect and honor we owe Jesus as God himself. We learn about the origin of this name in Scripture, and what this remarkable title means for us today in our personal relationship with God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 446-455. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 64: The Lord9f37ac19-6411-4064-a1b6-530f08189afeSun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTwo Cinnamon Rolls, No Fish"Yessss, cinnamon rolls!" Anna bounced in her lunchroom seat, her braids swinging up and down. She carefully opened the plastic bag, releasing the delicious smell into the air."Anna, won't you share?" asked her friend Andrew. He sat across the table eyeing her treats.Anna bit into a cinnamon roll and slowly chewed with her eyes closed. She licked the sticky icing off her fingers with a smack. "You had cookies." She pointed at the leftover crumbs in front of him. "You don't need my cinnamon rolls.""Pleeeease?" Andrew begged. He folded his hands and pouted."No, these are mine." Anna was about to eat the second roll when she spotted Chris. "Is Chris eating alone again?" Andrew turned around to see. "Looks like it. He always eats one PB and J sandwich. I know I'd be hungry if that's all I ate."Anna frowned. "That reminds me of something. Do you remember how we learned about Jesus feeding five thousand people with a little boy's lunch? It wasn't much, but he shared it with Jesus. And Jesus did a miracle with it!""Yeah," said Andrew. "I bet that boy was surprised when the five loaves of bread and two fish he brought for lunch fed five thousand people!"Anna looked at the roll, then back at Chris. "What good can this small cinnamon roll do?" she whispered to herself. "Hey, you're not throwing that away, are you?" asked Andrew. He perked up when Anna stood."No," Anna said. "I'm sharing the little I have. It can't feed everyone, but maybe it can help somebody." Anna walked to Chris's table. "Hey, Chris." She offered him the roll."What's that?" Chris asked shyly."It's a cinnamon roll," Anna replied. "My mom made it, but I want to share it with you."Chris's eyes grew wide and welled up with tears. "My mom used to bake rolls before she got sick.""Oh." Anna bit her lip. "Here, try it." She handed it to him and sat down across the table. "It's really yummy."Chris took the roll from the plastic bag and carefully bit into it. As he chewed, he closed his eyes and smiled. Anna smiled too. -Kenzie McGregor

"Yessss, cinnamon rolls!" Anna bounced in her lunchroom seat, her braids swinging up and down. She carefully opened the plastic bag, releasing the delicious smell into the air."Anna, won't you share?" asked her friend Andrew. He sat across the table eyeing her treats.Anna bit into a cinnamon roll and slowly chewed with her eyes closed. She licked the sticky icing off her fingers with a smack. "You had cookies." She pointed at the leftover crumbs in front of him. "You don't need my cinnamon rolls.""Pleeeease?" Andrew begged. He folded his hands and pouted."No, these are mine." Anna was about to eat the second roll when she spotted Chris. "Is Chris eating alone again?" Andrew turned around to see. "Looks like it. He always eats one PB and J sandwich. I know I'd be hungry if that's all I ate."Anna frowned. "That reminds me of something. Do you remember how we learned about Jesus feeding five thousand people with a little boy's lunch? It wasn't much, but he shared it with Jesus. And Jesus did a miracle with it!""Yeah," said Andrew. "I bet that boy was surprised when the five loaves of bread and two fish he brought for lunch fed five thousand people!"Anna looked at the roll, then back at Chris. "What good can this small cinnamon roll do?" she whispered to herself. "Hey, you're not throwing that away, are you?" asked Andrew. He perked up when Anna stood."No," Anna said. "I'm sharing the little I have. It can't feed everyone, but maybe it can help somebody." Anna walked to Chris's table. "Hey, Chris." She offered him the roll."What's that?" Chris asked shyly."It's a cinnamon roll," Anna replied. "My mom made it, but I want to share it with you."Chris's eyes grew wide and welled up with tears. "My mom used to bake rolls before she got sick.""Oh." Anna bit her lip. "Here, try it." She handed it to him and sat down across the table. "It's really yummy."Chris took the roll from the plastic bag and carefully bit into it. As he chewed, he closed his eyes and smiled. Anna smiled too. -Kenzie McGregor

Two Cinnamon Rolls, No Fishab7cc50c-3881-45c3-bfb3-e66e875f0419Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3/5/23 Prototype: Prayer Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. In teaching about prayer, Jesus offered something no other rabbi could give. Jesus, the Prototype, reveals His prayer to the Apostles. Every rabbi would teach his disciples how to pray, but Jesus is able to give His disciples something that no other rabbi could offer. Jesus prays as the Beloved Son...Jesus teaches His disciples to pray as beloved children who have been claimed by their Father. Mass Readings from March 5, 2023: Genesis 12:1-4 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22.2 Timothy 1:8-10 Matthew 17:1-9

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. In teaching about prayer, Jesus offered something no other rabbi could give. Jesus, the Prototype, reveals His prayer to the Apostles. Every rabbi would teach his disciples how to pray, but Jesus is able to give His disciples something that no other rabbi could offer. Jesus prays as the Beloved Son...Jesus teaches His disciples to pray as beloved children who have been claimed by their Father. Mass Readings from March 5, 2023: Genesis 12:1-4 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22.2 Timothy 1:8-10 Matthew 17:1-9

full3/5/23 Prototype: Prayer9b629196-e325-4096-92b9-179848085270Sat, 04 Mar 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3/5/23 Prototype: Prayer Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. In teaching about prayer, Jesus offered something no other rabbi could give. Jesus, the Prototype, reveals His prayer to the Apostles. Every rabbi would teach his disciples how to pray, but Jesus is able to give His disciples something that no other rabbi could offer. Jesus prays as the Beloved Son...Jesus teaches His disciples to pray as beloved children who have been claimed by their Father. Mass Readings from March 5, 2023: Genesis 12:1-4 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22.2 Timothy 1:8-10 Matthew 17:1-9

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. In teaching about prayer, Jesus offered something no other rabbi could give. Jesus, the Prototype, reveals His prayer to the Apostles. Every rabbi would teach his disciples how to pray, but Jesus is able to give His disciples something that no other rabbi could offer. Jesus prays as the Beloved Son...Jesus teaches His disciples to pray as beloved children who have been claimed by their Father. Mass Readings from March 5, 2023: Genesis 12:1-4 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22.2 Timothy 1:8-10 Matthew 17:1-9

full3/5/23 Prototype: Prayer07b87a21-ffab-46fb-b211-8a75f9a53135Sat, 04 Mar 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3/5/23 Prototype: Prayer Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. In teaching about prayer, Jesus offered something no other rabbi could give. Jesus, the Prototype, reveals His prayer to the Apostles. Every rabbi would teach his disciples how to pray, but Jesus is able to give His disciples something that no other rabbi could offer. Jesus prays as the Beloved Son...Jesus teaches His disciples to pray as beloved children who have been claimed by their Father. Mass Readings from March 5, 2023: Genesis 12:1-4 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22.2 Timothy 1:8-10 Matthew 17:1-9

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. In teaching about prayer, Jesus offered something no other rabbi could give. Jesus, the Prototype, reveals His prayer to the Apostles. Every rabbi would teach his disciples how to pray, but Jesus is able to give His disciples something that no other rabbi could offer. Jesus prays as the Beloved Son...Jesus teaches His disciples to pray as beloved children who have been claimed by their Father. Mass Readings from March 5, 2023: Genesis 12:1-4 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22.2 Timothy 1:8-10 Matthew 17:1-9

full3/5/23 Prototype: Prayer44888bc6-8999-4125-a52d-15bdd41ebeddSat, 04 Mar 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2023) In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2023)eb8ffc97-89b1-4d7c-ad5e-8d07ed68fcd6Sat, 04 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2023) In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2023)f0cb4fe2-1afd-4033-8e60-176a7e9d2909Sat, 04 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2023) In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2023)8a322f3a-7910-4343-8ceb-855746dc7984Sat, 04 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2023) In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2023)cdaaf065-e7cd-4e94-8e9d-839b3697f64cSat, 04 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: The Only Son of God As we continue to learn about the name of Jesus and the titles given to him, we encounter in today’s readings the unique title that belongs to Jesus as the only “Son of God.” Fr. Mike clarifies how this title is different from the term “son of God” found in the Old Testament and explains the meaning of Jesus’ Divine Sonship. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to profess with our lips and our lives this beautiful reality that Jesus is truly the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 441-445. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

As we continue to learn about the name of Jesus and the titles given to him, we encounter in today’s readings the unique title that belongs to Jesus as the only “Son of God.” Fr. Mike clarifies how this title is different from the term “son of God” found in the Old Testament and explains the meaning of Jesus’ Divine Sonship. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to profess with our lips and our lives this beautiful reality that Jesus is truly the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 441-445. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 63: The Only Son of Gode8184432-ef85-4e15-ab64-6ec21e96f478Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: The Only Son of God As we continue to learn about the name of Jesus and the titles given to him, we encounter in today’s readings the unique title that belongs to Jesus as the only “Son of God.” Fr. Mike clarifies how this title is different from the term “son of God” found in the Old Testament and explains the meaning of Jesus’ Divine Sonship. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to profess with our lips and our lives this beautiful reality that Jesus is truly the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 441-445. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

As we continue to learn about the name of Jesus and the titles given to him, we encounter in today’s readings the unique title that belongs to Jesus as the only “Son of God.” Fr. Mike clarifies how this title is different from the term “son of God” found in the Old Testament and explains the meaning of Jesus’ Divine Sonship. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to profess with our lips and our lives this beautiful reality that Jesus is truly the only begotten Son of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 441-445. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 63: The Only Son of God077e801a-51ea-468c-b883-bcb8428bba80Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNatural Instinct "Look at Smoky." Nolan pointed to one of the family pets, a long-haired cat. "He likes the sun." A contented purr came from the gray form stretched out on the windowsill. A few minutes later, Nolan's little sister Jada came into the room. "Hi, Chipper," she said. "Do you want out?" She dashed over to the bird cage and opened the wire door. Chipper, the parakeet, glided gracefully to the floor. "No, Jada!" exclaimed Nolan. "Smoky's here!" He lunged for the cat, but not in time. A silent, gray shadow slid down from the windowsill, and a moment later Smoky had the bird in his mouth. But Mom was just as quick. She grabbed the cat, held him down, and pried his mouth open. Carefully, she removed the little bird. "Is Chipper hurt, Mommy?" wailed Jada. "I think he's just badly frightened," Mom said, gently stroking the trembling bird while Nolan shooed the cat out of the room. "Smoky's naughty!" Jada declared. "Why can't he be friends with Chipper?""Yeah. He should know better," said Nolan."Perhaps, but it's a cat's nature to hunt," Mom said. "No matter how tame he is, when he sees a bird, his natural instincts take over.""Well, I'm mad at him," Jada said, crossing her arms."I don't blame you," said Mom. "But he's actually a lot like us.""Like us?" asked Nolan.Mom nodded. "Christians have an old nature, and it likes to take over too. When we trust Jesus as our Savior, His Holy Spirit comes to live within us, but sometimes we're careless and let our old natures take over again." "Like when you hit me," Jada said to her brother."Well, you called me names," Nolan retorted."I'm afraid those old natures are trying to take control again," said Mom. "We need to be on guard and remember who we are in Jesus. Because we know Him, we've received a new nature with the power to choose to do right and to love others. If we follow our old nature, we will sin. The Bible says to take off the old nature and put on the new. Jesus gives us the power to do that." -Trula H. Bensinger

"Look at Smoky." Nolan pointed to one of the family pets, a long-haired cat. "He likes the sun." A contented purr came from the gray form stretched out on the windowsill. A few minutes later, Nolan's little sister Jada came into the room. "Hi, Chipper," she said. "Do you want out?" She dashed over to the bird cage and opened the wire door. Chipper, the parakeet, glided gracefully to the floor. "No, Jada!" exclaimed Nolan. "Smoky's here!" He lunged for the cat, but not in time. A silent, gray shadow slid down from the windowsill, and a moment later Smoky had the bird in his mouth. But Mom was just as quick. She grabbed the cat, held him down, and pried his mouth open. Carefully, she removed the little bird. "Is Chipper hurt, Mommy?" wailed Jada. "I think he's just badly frightened," Mom said, gently stroking the trembling bird while Nolan shooed the cat out of the room. "Smoky's naughty!" Jada declared. "Why can't he be friends with Chipper?""Yeah. He should know better," said Nolan."Perhaps, but it's a cat's nature to hunt," Mom said. "No matter how tame he is, when he sees a bird, his natural instincts take over.""Well, I'm mad at him," Jada said, crossing her arms."I don't blame you," said Mom. "But he's actually a lot like us.""Like us?" asked Nolan.Mom nodded. "Christians have an old nature, and it likes to take over too. When we trust Jesus as our Savior, His Holy Spirit comes to live within us, but sometimes we're careless and let our old natures take over again." "Like when you hit me," Jada said to her brother."Well, you called me names," Nolan retorted."I'm afraid those old natures are trying to take control again," said Mom. "We need to be on guard and remember who we are in Jesus. Because we know Him, we've received a new nature with the power to choose to do right and to love others. If we follow our old nature, we will sin. The Bible says to take off the old nature and put on the new. Jesus gives us the power to do that." -Trula H. Bensinger

Natural Instinct d9bdb704-caa0-4402-ad0b-a876500b6c4bSat, 04 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 99 - Simon Sinek: The Power Of Your ‘Why’ & How To Find It!What is your why? It is the reason you wake up in the morning, it is your value and the thing you give to the world and the people around you. In this moment Simon Sinek discusses how your ‘why’ is formed by the time you are a teenager and is the sum total of your upbringing and how you were raised. Once formed your ‘why’ never changes. But Simon says the thing we give to the world with our ‘why’ is also the thing we need the most, to find this we need to focus less on ourselves and focus on helping others. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/dqCseBJuQxb Simon: https://twitter.com/simonsinek?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/simonsinek/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is your why? It is the reason you wake up in the morning, it is your value and the thing you give to the world and the people around you. In this moment Simon Sinek discusses how your ‘why’ is formed by the time you are a teenager and is the sum total of your upbringing and how you were raised. Once formed your ‘why’ never changes. But Simon says the thing we give to the world with our ‘why’ is also the thing we need the most, to find this we need to focus less on ourselves and focus on helping others. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/dqCseBJuQxb Simon: https://twitter.com/simonsinek?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/simonsinek/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 99 - Simon Sinek: The Power Of Your ‘Why’ & How To Find It!c413c1ea-3bfc-44c8-a1be-5faaf0fb9440Fri, 03 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000882https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2023) As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2023)f090f682-f023-4d35-b220-9b27db5fdd93Fri, 03 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2023) As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2023)83c4eee7-51a9-4a12-8cfc-73e6d952e9b2Fri, 03 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2023) As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2023)a354713b-4121-4da4-bcce-f4d12f29ecfcFri, 03 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2023) As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2023)4ebe0a2f-acb2-4112-ae1e-fb8e2e61eaffFri, 03 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: The Christ Why is Jesus named “The Christ”? Today we discover the meaning behind this powerful title. We also learn about the three-fold ministry of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Fr. Mike explains the true meaning of the kingship of Jesus and how as followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to participate in his priestly, prophetic, and kingly ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 436-440. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Why is Jesus named “The Christ”? Today we discover the meaning behind this powerful title. We also learn about the three-fold ministry of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Fr. Mike explains the true meaning of the kingship of Jesus and how as followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to participate in his priestly, prophetic, and kingly ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 436-440. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 62: The Christa229b87a-885b-43c0-aeee-5b5afd72836aFri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: The Christ Why is Jesus named “The Christ”? Today we discover the meaning behind this powerful title. We also learn about the three-fold ministry of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Fr. Mike explains the true meaning of the kingship of Jesus and how as followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to participate in his priestly, prophetic, and kingly ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 436-440. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Why is Jesus named “The Christ”? Today we discover the meaning behind this powerful title. We also learn about the three-fold ministry of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Fr. Mike explains the true meaning of the kingship of Jesus and how as followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to participate in his priestly, prophetic, and kingly ministry. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 436-440. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 62: The Christdbf9e969-e9a7-448a-8a0b-373aa4497c58Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne Step at a TimeElora watched her big sister leave the house. "Why can't I go to the library with Maya?" she asked. "I'll look at books while she studies.""Elora," Mom said patiently, "it's almost your bedtime, and Maya will be gone a couple of hours.""But it's not fair! I want to go with her!""But you're eight years old," said Mom. "Maya is in high school. When you're her age, you'll be able to do more things."Elora frowned, but she turned back to her book. A short time later, Mom got up from the couch. "Bedtime," she said.As Elora got up, she began complaining again. "Maya has her own phone and laptop, and she gets to go places whenever she wants."Mom stopped at the foot of the stairs. "Elora, when you were a baby, you went up these stairs very carefully on your hands and knees. Later, you held onto my hand very tightly so I could help you. Do you remember that?" Elora laughed and shook her head. "No, but the little kids at church do that. They're so cute." "Now you're much bigger," Mom continued, "and you walk up the stairs. You're physically able to do so much more now than you could when you were a baby. That's the way God intends it to be. And that's the way He intends you to grow in other areas too. Gradually, you'll be able to do more and more things." "Like Maya does, you mean?" asked Elora. Mom nodded. "Yes--but look at all you do already! Last week, you stayed overnight at your friend Carmen's house. You ride your bike in the street now. You walk to the school bus with the neighborhood kids. You couldn't do those things when you were two, could you?" Elora shook her head. "God made us in a way that doesn't require us to learn everything at once," said Mom. "We just have to take one step at a time. Even Jesus had to do that when He became human! He had to grow up just like us. Trust Him to help you be patient as you wait to be able to do all the things Maya can do. Then focus on enjoying the things you can do now! -Dean Kelley

Elora watched her big sister leave the house. "Why can't I go to the library with Maya?" she asked. "I'll look at books while she studies.""Elora," Mom said patiently, "it's almost your bedtime, and Maya will be gone a couple of hours.""But it's not fair! I want to go with her!""But you're eight years old," said Mom. "Maya is in high school. When you're her age, you'll be able to do more things."Elora frowned, but she turned back to her book. A short time later, Mom got up from the couch. "Bedtime," she said.As Elora got up, she began complaining again. "Maya has her own phone and laptop, and she gets to go places whenever she wants."Mom stopped at the foot of the stairs. "Elora, when you were a baby, you went up these stairs very carefully on your hands and knees. Later, you held onto my hand very tightly so I could help you. Do you remember that?" Elora laughed and shook her head. "No, but the little kids at church do that. They're so cute." "Now you're much bigger," Mom continued, "and you walk up the stairs. You're physically able to do so much more now than you could when you were a baby. That's the way God intends it to be. And that's the way He intends you to grow in other areas too. Gradually, you'll be able to do more and more things." "Like Maya does, you mean?" asked Elora. Mom nodded. "Yes--but look at all you do already! Last week, you stayed overnight at your friend Carmen's house. You ride your bike in the street now. You walk to the school bus with the neighborhood kids. You couldn't do those things when you were two, could you?" Elora shook her head. "God made us in a way that doesn't require us to learn everything at once," said Mom. "We just have to take one step at a time. Even Jesus had to do that when He became human! He had to grow up just like us. Trust Him to help you be patient as you wait to be able to do all the things Maya can do. Then focus on enjoying the things you can do now! -Dean Kelley

One Step at a Time809a607b-3c0d-4c62-baa7-a0290db41f15Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Do I Know if I Made the Wrong Choice? Each day of our lives we make countless decisions. Many of them have small consequences, good or bad. But what about the BIG decisions we make, like what career to be in, who to marry, or what vocation to follow? Today Fr. Mike delves into the four principles surrounding our vocational discernment and what to do if we feel like we&#39;ve made the &quot;wrong decision&quot; in that area of our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Each day of our lives we make countless decisions. Many of them have small consequences, good or bad. But what about the BIG decisions we make, like what career to be in, who to marry, or what vocation to follow? Today Fr. Mike delves into the four principles surrounding our vocational discernment and what to do if we feel like we&#39;ve made the &quot;wrong decision&quot; in that area of our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Do I Know if I Made the Wrong Choice?0a092fff-3b38-4901-85c9-decd741c6bccThu, 02 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Do I Know if I Made the Wrong Choice? Each day of our lives we make countless decisions. Many of them have small consequences, good or bad. But what about the BIG decisions we make, like what career to be in, who to marry, or what vocation to follow? Today Fr. Mike delves into the four principles surrounding our vocational discernment and what to do if we feel like we&#39;ve made the &quot;wrong decision&quot; in that area of our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Each day of our lives we make countless decisions. Many of them have small consequences, good or bad. But what about the BIG decisions we make, like what career to be in, who to marry, or what vocation to follow? Today Fr. Mike delves into the four principles surrounding our vocational discernment and what to do if we feel like we&#39;ve made the &quot;wrong decision&quot; in that area of our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Do I Know if I Made the Wrong Choice?37050ded-4b9c-444e-af16-3abbf09f2159Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPhilippians 4 – Whatever is ExcellentPhilippians 4

Philippians 4

fullPhilippians 4 – Whatever is Excellent4cdf1d11-3bf9-48f6-8508-af8b6504c914Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:30:00 +0000766https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOvercome these 4 Pitfalls Men Face in Prayer How often do you feel that you are never improving in prayer? Perhaps you don't have a clear understanding of what prayer is or how to pray. In this episode, we discuss the key purpose of prayer, how to accurately understand why we are required to pray, and how to overcome the 4 most common pitfalls to living out a purposeful and fruitful prayer life. 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman Podcast happens because of our generous donors, including monthly donations of any amount. Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us: patreon.com/catholicgentleman You can also purchase Catholic Gentleman merchandise at store.catholicgentleman.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How often do you feel that you are never improving in prayer? Perhaps you don't have a clear understanding of what prayer is or how to pray. In this episode, we discuss the key purpose of prayer, how to accurately understand why we are required to pray, and how to overcome the 4 most common pitfalls to living out a purposeful and fruitful prayer life. 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman Podcast happens because of our generous donors, including monthly donations of any amount. Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us: patreon.com/catholicgentleman You can also purchase Catholic Gentleman merchandise at store.catholicgentleman.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullOvercome these 4 Pitfalls Men Face in Prayer 0a7ba54c-2103-45ed-ade0-c85d4e7c4bd8Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:10:00 +00003481https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE226: Zara Larsson: How To Stop Caring What Others Think! Zara Larsson is an international singer song writer, amassing over 8 billion streams across all major streaming platforms. Since she won a national televised talent contest in her native Sweden aged 10, Zara has always wanted to be ‘bigger than Elvis’ and ‘more famous than Beyonce’. Saying the goal is ambitious is understating it, but she’s single-mindedly pursued it ever since. Chasing the top for Zara is a way of chasing life. Outspoken about her beliefs and uncompromising in her art - for Zara there are no half-measures and no shortcuts. She’s in the game to be the best. Zara is promoting her new single, ‘Can’t tame her’, which is out now. Her new album is nearly ready, too. In one of the most honest conversations we’ve had with a major public figure, Zara certainly doesn’t hold back on how she got to where she is, and where she’s headed next… Topics: Intro Early years Desire to be famous Pressure as an artist Ambitions Life under the microscope Your struggles Being scared of death Public validation Being treated badly by men Advice to people who look up to you Your new album What does success look like for you in 10 years? The last guest's question Zara: Instagram - https://bit.ly/41CLRg3 Twitter - https://bit.ly/3kEkodn Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CXkF0d Twitter: https://bit.ly/3wBA6bA Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3z3CSYM Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/SBExclusiveCommun Sponsors: Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zara Larsson is an international singer song writer, amassing over 8 billion streams across all major streaming platforms. Since she won a national televised talent contest in her native Sweden aged 10, Zara has always wanted to be ‘bigger than Elvis’ and ‘more famous than Beyonce’. Saying the goal is ambitious is understating it, but she’s single-mindedly pursued it ever since. Chasing the top for Zara is a way of chasing life. Outspoken about her beliefs and uncompromising in her art - for Zara there are no half-measures and no shortcuts. She’s in the game to be the best. Zara is promoting her new single, ‘Can’t tame her’, which is out now. Her new album is nearly ready, too. In one of the most honest conversations we’ve had with a major public figure, Zara certainly doesn’t hold back on how she got to where she is, and where she’s headed next… Topics: Intro Early years Desire to be famous Pressure as an artist Ambitions Life under the microscope Your struggles Being scared of death Public validation Being treated badly by men Advice to people who look up to you Your new album What does success look like for you in 10 years? The last guest's question Zara: Instagram - https://bit.ly/41CLRg3 Twitter - https://bit.ly/3kEkodn Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CXkF0d Twitter: https://bit.ly/3wBA6bA Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3z3CSYM Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/SBExclusiveCommun Sponsors: Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE226: Zara Larsson: How To Stop Caring What Others Think! 467c5ab0-7c29-419d-b55d-eb93bf6c41beThu, 02 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +00004040https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2023) Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2023)d6d5e86a-f2d7-43ec-990f-cbfb0ba1cae6Thu, 02 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2023) Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2023)8446be80-148c-4537-9e89-88548f39f407Thu, 02 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2023) Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2023)fcf2c1e7-b805-4509-b8fa-6ff97022dd2eThu, 02 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2023) Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2023)1d673d9f-b213-45be-a4a6-e3fe8727febaThu, 02 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: The Name of Jesus Together with Fr. Mike, we examine the name above every other name: Jesus Christ. We explore the importance of this name and our reverence for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christians, unlike those practicing other religions, tend to use the name of our Father in heaven “in vain.” He explains how detrimental and tragic that can be. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 430-435. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together with Fr. Mike, we examine the name above every other name: Jesus Christ. We explore the importance of this name and our reverence for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christians, unlike those practicing other religions, tend to use the name of our Father in heaven “in vain.” He explains how detrimental and tragic that can be. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 430-435. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 61: The Name of Jesus35eeb317-c2ac-4262-81eb-7ac97d1de00fThu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: The Name of Jesus Together with Fr. Mike, we examine the name above every other name: Jesus Christ. We explore the importance of this name and our reverence for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christians, unlike those practicing other religions, tend to use the name of our Father in heaven “in vain.” He explains how detrimental and tragic that can be. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 430-435. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together with Fr. Mike, we examine the name above every other name: Jesus Christ. We explore the importance of this name and our reverence for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christians, unlike those practicing other religions, tend to use the name of our Father in heaven “in vain.” He explains how detrimental and tragic that can be. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 430-435. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 61: The Name of Jesus642951fc-4703-44e8-a11e-d71ee0cb84e7Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod “Toadally” CaresLucy wiped the sweat off her forehead. "Can we take a break? I'm so thirsty I could drink a giant cup of lemonade.""We're just about done," Mom replied. "Did you finish pulling out all the weeds in your section of the flower garden?"Lucy stood and stretched her back. "Just finished.""Great job," Mom said. When she returned her gaze to the ground, she gasped in surprise. She waved at Lucy. "Hurry, come quick!"Lucy scurried over and knelt down. She stared at the base of a rosebush where Mom was pointing. As soon as Lucy saw the toad, her eyes lit up with delight. "Oh, wow! He's so big. I'm going to call him Big Fred."Mom smiled. "That's a great name."Lucy leaned forward to take a closer look at the brown toad. She could see his sides heaving in and out as he breathed. After a moment, she turned to her mother. "Do you think God cares about Big Fred?""That's a great question," Mom replied. "The Bible tells us that God cares for sparrows. That means He cares about other animals as well.""Plus, He made all the animals," Lucy added. "Since He made them, then they must be important to Him."Mom slowly stood to her feet. "That's right. But do you know who else God cares about?""Who?" asked Lucy."You, of course!" Mom held out her hand and helped Lucy to her feet. "God made many spectacular things. Think of all the beautiful waterfalls, the majestic mountains, and the amazing animals. But God cares about people the most. He loves us so much that Jesus became one of us so we could be saved from sin and live with Him forever.""That sure makes me feel important," Lucy said.Mom nodded. "Well, you ready?"Lucy looked at her mom with a curious expression. "Ready for what?""Lemonade! That sure does sound good."As Lucy and her mom walked toward the house, Lucy waved goodbye to Big Fred. She smiled when she saw him hop away. "I'm so glad that God cares about Big Fred," Lucy said. "And that He also cares about me." -Mark and Megan Wainwright

Lucy wiped the sweat off her forehead. "Can we take a break? I'm so thirsty I could drink a giant cup of lemonade.""We're just about done," Mom replied. "Did you finish pulling out all the weeds in your section of the flower garden?"Lucy stood and stretched her back. "Just finished.""Great job," Mom said. When she returned her gaze to the ground, she gasped in surprise. She waved at Lucy. "Hurry, come quick!"Lucy scurried over and knelt down. She stared at the base of a rosebush where Mom was pointing. As soon as Lucy saw the toad, her eyes lit up with delight. "Oh, wow! He's so big. I'm going to call him Big Fred."Mom smiled. "That's a great name."Lucy leaned forward to take a closer look at the brown toad. She could see his sides heaving in and out as he breathed. After a moment, she turned to her mother. "Do you think God cares about Big Fred?""That's a great question," Mom replied. "The Bible tells us that God cares for sparrows. That means He cares about other animals as well.""Plus, He made all the animals," Lucy added. "Since He made them, then they must be important to Him."Mom slowly stood to her feet. "That's right. But do you know who else God cares about?""Who?" asked Lucy."You, of course!" Mom held out her hand and helped Lucy to her feet. "God made many spectacular things. Think of all the beautiful waterfalls, the majestic mountains, and the amazing animals. But God cares about people the most. He loves us so much that Jesus became one of us so we could be saved from sin and live with Him forever.""That sure makes me feel important," Lucy said.Mom nodded. "Well, you ready?"Lucy looked at her mom with a curious expression. "Ready for what?""Lemonade! That sure does sound good."As Lucy and her mom walked toward the house, Lucy waved goodbye to Big Fred. She smiled when she saw him hop away. "I'm so glad that God cares about Big Fred," Lucy said. "And that He also cares about me." -Mark and Megan Wainwright

God “Toadally” Cares2afe039e-36fb-4bc8-963a-5f99cf49527dThu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#474 How to Understand St. Paul - David AndersMany Catholic/Protestant doctrinal differences have their roots in misreadings of the Apostle Paul. EWTN&#8217;s David Anders explains the relatively simple message of Paul and why modern ideas of Paul so often miss the mark. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, delighted to welcome Dr. David Anders, who you know from EWTN Called To Communion with Dr. David Anders, which airs each day on the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network. And from time to time when I am listening, and …

Many Catholic/Protestant doctrinal differences have their roots in misreadings of the Apostle Paul. EWTN&#8217;s David Anders explains the relatively simple message of Paul and why modern ideas of Paul so often miss the mark. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, delighted to welcome Dr. David Anders, who you know from EWTN Called To Communion with Dr. David Anders, which airs each day on the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network. And from time to time when I am listening, and …

#474 How to Understand St. Paul - David Anders909ce680-1d6c-42a7-a154-3041fc0d3a73Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#277: Which Brother will become King?-Solomon part 1 1 Samuel 16:6-12, 1 Kings 1:1-25,  Chronicles 22:7-10 Today we kick off our series on Solomon. We begin with a quick refresher on David since that is Solomon's father. As David aged, his reign as king was coming to an end. It was time for him to announce who would rule after him but before David even chose, one of his other sons, Adonijah, decided he would be king next, not Solomon. How will David choose who should become king next? We read in Chronicles  that long before this moment, the Lord told David who would become king next.  I hope you enjoy this Solomon series.  Parents, some parts of episodes are adapted out of respect for the variety of ages that listen (Examples include adaptions for  graphic violence and sex). Scripture is always referenced for parents to read  and include more as is appropriate for their family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Samuel 16:6-12, 1 Kings 1:1-25,  Chronicles 22:7-10 Today we kick off our series on Solomon. We begin with a quick refresher on David since that is Solomon's father. As David aged, his reign as king was coming to an end. It was time for him to announce who would rule after him but before David even chose, one of his other sons, Adonijah, decided he would be king next, not Solomon. How will David choose who should become king next? We read in Chronicles  that long before this moment, the Lord told David who would become king next.  I hope you enjoy this Solomon series.  Parents, some parts of episodes are adapted out of respect for the variety of ages that listen (Examples include adaptions for  graphic violence and sex). Scripture is always referenced for parents to read  and include more as is appropriate for their family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#277: Which Brother will become King?-Solomon part 1966a75d9-9851-4b31-bb7f-eaa7b3d1a62dWed, 01 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000784https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2023) Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and explains how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and explains how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2023)a0c38d37-5768-46bd-ba30-8471f0438adaWed, 01 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2023) Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and explains how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and explains how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2023)cb715830-6ab3-4dc0-83bb-0b74cf526284Wed, 01 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2023) Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and explains how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and explains how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2023)d9806c1c-d743-43cb-a6a5-30eac95f103dWed, 01 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2023) Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and explains how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and explains how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2023)50354f5f-d68b-4d1a-8baa-52af032cf9c0Wed, 01 Mar 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: God Sends His Only Son Fr. Mike emphasizes that God did not have to do anything for us after the Fall, yet he sent us his only Son, and through his Son, we have received grace upon grace. We learn that the transmission of the Christian faith consists of proclaiming Jesus Christ to lead others to faith in him. If we are called to teach him, we must first have a relationship with him. Just as the Apostles burned with a desire to spread the Good News, we too are called to catechize and deliver the word of Christ as his spokesmen on Earth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 422-429. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike emphasizes that God did not have to do anything for us after the Fall, yet he sent us his only Son, and through his Son, we have received grace upon grace. We learn that the transmission of the Christian faith consists of proclaiming Jesus Christ to lead others to faith in him. If we are called to teach him, we must first have a relationship with him. Just as the Apostles burned with a desire to spread the Good News, we too are called to catechize and deliver the word of Christ as his spokesmen on Earth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 422-429. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 60: God Sends His Only Son72955eed-ac40-4f6b-9926-4dbe1c097c0cWed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: God Sends His Only Son Fr. Mike emphasizes that God did not have to do anything for us after the Fall, yet he sent us his only Son, and through his Son, we have received grace upon grace. We learn that the transmission of the Christian faith consists of proclaiming Jesus Christ to lead others to faith in him. If we are called to teach him, we must first have a relationship with him. Just as the Apostles burned with a desire to spread the Good News, we too are called to catechize and deliver the word of Christ as his spokesmen on Earth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 422-429. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike emphasizes that God did not have to do anything for us after the Fall, yet he sent us his only Son, and through his Son, we have received grace upon grace. We learn that the transmission of the Christian faith consists of proclaiming Jesus Christ to lead others to faith in him. If we are called to teach him, we must first have a relationship with him. Just as the Apostles burned with a desire to spread the Good News, we too are called to catechize and deliver the word of Christ as his spokesmen on Earth. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 422-429. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 60: God Sends His Only Son73b4af67-af96-40f7-9450-fd43c95f8246Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCheck It Out Ariana hurried over to her dad in the church foyer before the church service began. "Dad, guess what my Sunday school teacher told us today? She said Noah took two of most kinds of animals on the ark, but he took seven pairs of some. Did you know that?" Dad nodded. "I know it now, but I didn't know it when I was your age. I learned it the hard way when I was sixteen." "What happened?" Ariana asked. Dad smiled sheepishly. "Before I was a Christian, a couple of friends and I decided to see what went on at a small church in our town. We sat in the back row. The pastor said Noah took seven pairs of some kinds of animals. Well, everybody knew Noah took two of each kind, so I was sure he was wrong. I stood up and tried to correct him--right during the service!" Ariana's eyes widened. "Oh no! What did the pastor say?" "He was very gracious. He smiled and thanked me for pointing out what a lot of people were probably thinking. He asked everyone to turn to Genesis 7:2, and he read it out loud. Of course, I quickly saw I was wrong. I was embarrassed, but I learned a valuable lesson. I hope you can learn from it too, instead of embarrassing yourself like I did--or worse." Ariana frowned. "What could be worse?" "Believing a lie. Some preachers say things that the Bible really doesn't say, and they lead people away from the truth. That's why we need to check things with the Bible--even when a pastor is preaching." "But our pastor would never mislead us!" said Ariana."I don't believe he would," said Dad. "I trust Pastor Hunt because he preaches that we can only be saved through the death and resurrection of Jesus. But if he did tell us something that was incorrect, how would we know?""By checking Scripture, right?" replied Ariana.Dad nodded. "As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit to guide us in understanding God's Word. As we read it, pray about it, and talk to other Christians about what it says, He will help us know when something we're told isn't true." -Heather Tekavec

Ariana hurried over to her dad in the church foyer before the church service began. "Dad, guess what my Sunday school teacher told us today? She said Noah took two of most kinds of animals on the ark, but he took seven pairs of some. Did you know that?" Dad nodded. "I know it now, but I didn't know it when I was your age. I learned it the hard way when I was sixteen." "What happened?" Ariana asked. Dad smiled sheepishly. "Before I was a Christian, a couple of friends and I decided to see what went on at a small church in our town. We sat in the back row. The pastor said Noah took seven pairs of some kinds of animals. Well, everybody knew Noah took two of each kind, so I was sure he was wrong. I stood up and tried to correct him--right during the service!" Ariana's eyes widened. "Oh no! What did the pastor say?" "He was very gracious. He smiled and thanked me for pointing out what a lot of people were probably thinking. He asked everyone to turn to Genesis 7:2, and he read it out loud. Of course, I quickly saw I was wrong. I was embarrassed, but I learned a valuable lesson. I hope you can learn from it too, instead of embarrassing yourself like I did--or worse." Ariana frowned. "What could be worse?" "Believing a lie. Some preachers say things that the Bible really doesn't say, and they lead people away from the truth. That's why we need to check things with the Bible--even when a pastor is preaching." "But our pastor would never mislead us!" said Ariana."I don't believe he would," said Dad. "I trust Pastor Hunt because he preaches that we can only be saved through the death and resurrection of Jesus. But if he did tell us something that was incorrect, how would we know?""By checking Scripture, right?" replied Ariana.Dad nodded. "As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit to guide us in understanding God's Word. As we read it, pray about it, and talk to other Christians about what it says, He will help us know when something we're told isn't true." -Heather Tekavec

Check It Out 30a82dfe-4f0c-43ef-9135-09835d889dfbWed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Obligations to God (2023) As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 59: Obligations to God (2023)9711d465-71f7-49e9-b9ef-792022c22b08Tue, 28 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Obligations to God (2023) As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 59: Obligations to God (2023)4f8a0424-3ea6-4724-9d49-c69de3ec2302Tue, 28 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Obligations to God (2023) As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 59: Obligations to God (2023)3498a2e7-8174-4b9d-8da5-b865abd541cdTue, 28 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Obligations to God (2023) As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 59: Obligations to God (2023)3736b4fa-0ddd-4240-9c60-79e267f4b1ddTue, 28 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Summary of The Fall We have arrived at the “nugget day” or the In Brief for the sections on The Father and Original Sin. Fr. Mike reiterates the important idea that every human person is good, but every human person is also broken. This brokenness and inclination towards sin is called concupiscence. However, as St. Paul reminds us “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). Fr. Mike concludes with the sentiment of hope that we believe that the world has been established and set free by God’s love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 413-421. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We have arrived at the “nugget day” or the In Brief for the sections on The Father and Original Sin. Fr. Mike reiterates the important idea that every human person is good, but every human person is also broken. This brokenness and inclination towards sin is called concupiscence. However, as St. Paul reminds us “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). Fr. Mike concludes with the sentiment of hope that we believe that the world has been established and set free by God’s love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 413-421. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 59: Summary of The Fall427e5350-1c75-4658-9263-a4c5568fb910Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Summary of The Fall We have arrived at the “nugget day” or the In Brief for the sections on The Father and Original Sin. Fr. Mike reiterates the important idea that every human person is good, but every human person is also broken. This brokenness and inclination towards sin is called concupiscence. However, as St. Paul reminds us “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). Fr. Mike concludes with the sentiment of hope that we believe that the world has been established and set free by God’s love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 413-421. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We have arrived at the “nugget day” or the In Brief for the sections on The Father and Original Sin. Fr. Mike reiterates the important idea that every human person is good, but every human person is also broken. This brokenness and inclination towards sin is called concupiscence. However, as St. Paul reminds us “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). Fr. Mike concludes with the sentiment of hope that we believe that the world has been established and set free by God’s love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 413-421. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 59: Summary of The Fall4eeb8462-39cd-4246-999c-e0722751829bTue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat I Deserve"It's not fair," said Kate as she stomped up to her teacher's desk. "I don't have any wrong answers on these word problems, but you still gave me a B instead of an A.""You didn't show your work," Mrs. Castillo replied patiently. "That was part of the assignment. I said you needed to show me how you got your answers or you would not receive full credit.""But on my last assignment I didn't show my work either, and you didn't lower that grade," Kate countered."That's true, but I can't continue to be that lenient," said Mrs. Castillo. "I warned you about that."Kate huffed. "But I deserve--" The school bell interrupted her."You'd better hurry, or you'll be late for your next class," said Mrs. Castillo.That night at dinner, Kate told her dad about her talk with Mrs. Castillo. "I deserved to get an A just like on my other assignment.""I disagree," said Dad gently. "You knew the penalty for failing to show your work. What you really deserved was to lose points on both assignments. You should be grateful that Mrs. Castillo went easy on you the first time." Kate looked glum, but she had no answer to that.During devotions, Dad read a few verses from Psalm 103. When he was finished, he said, "This reminds me of your problem with Mrs. Castillo, Kate.""What do you mean, Dad?" Kate asked."The Bible clearly says that we're all sinners, and we deserve death and eternal separation from God," said Dad. "But listen to verse ten again. 'He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.' Christians will spend eternity in heaven with Jesus--not because we deserve it, but because of God's mercy. Just like Mrs. Castillo didn't mark you down on your first test even though you didn't follow the instructions and show your work, God doesn't condemn those who trust in Jesus as their Savior. Instead, He shows us grace and forgives us for all our wrongs." Dad closed his Bible. "Let's pray and thank God for His gift of eternal life.""And for not giving us what we deserve," added Kate. -Philip J. Anderson

"It's not fair," said Kate as she stomped up to her teacher's desk. "I don't have any wrong answers on these word problems, but you still gave me a B instead of an A.""You didn't show your work," Mrs. Castillo replied patiently. "That was part of the assignment. I said you needed to show me how you got your answers or you would not receive full credit.""But on my last assignment I didn't show my work either, and you didn't lower that grade," Kate countered."That's true, but I can't continue to be that lenient," said Mrs. Castillo. "I warned you about that."Kate huffed. "But I deserve--" The school bell interrupted her."You'd better hurry, or you'll be late for your next class," said Mrs. Castillo.That night at dinner, Kate told her dad about her talk with Mrs. Castillo. "I deserved to get an A just like on my other assignment.""I disagree," said Dad gently. "You knew the penalty for failing to show your work. What you really deserved was to lose points on both assignments. You should be grateful that Mrs. Castillo went easy on you the first time." Kate looked glum, but she had no answer to that.During devotions, Dad read a few verses from Psalm 103. When he was finished, he said, "This reminds me of your problem with Mrs. Castillo, Kate.""What do you mean, Dad?" Kate asked."The Bible clearly says that we're all sinners, and we deserve death and eternal separation from God," said Dad. "But listen to verse ten again. 'He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.' Christians will spend eternity in heaven with Jesus--not because we deserve it, but because of God's mercy. Just like Mrs. Castillo didn't mark you down on your first test even though you didn't follow the instructions and show your work, God doesn't condemn those who trust in Jesus as their Savior. Instead, He shows us grace and forgives us for all our wrongs." Dad closed his Bible. "Let's pray and thank God for His gift of eternal life.""And for not giving us what we deserve," added Kate. -Philip J. Anderson

What I Deservee64f6d1a-ec5e-4ffc-9f3a-35842af6c5efTue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGratitude Humility and Purpose with Tobi OjekunleI've always been jealous (in a good way!) of the passion and authentic joy the people seem to commonly have in Africa. They move about with a purpose to their lives and a deep smile on their face. When I look in the mirror, I don't always see such a compelling smile on my own face. Join me in this episode as my Nigerian guest Tobi shares his story. You will love how his passion and joy for life (and self improvement) spread into every part of his life. There's a lot of practical ways you also can find more passion and enthusiasm for your life! You can find out more about Tobi on his website https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/

I've always been jealous (in a good way!) of the passion and authentic joy the people seem to commonly have in Africa. They move about with a purpose to their lives and a deep smile on their face. When I look in the mirror, I don't always see such a compelling smile on my own face. Join me in this episode as my Nigerian guest Tobi shares his story. You will love how his passion and joy for life (and self improvement) spread into every part of his life. There's a lot of practical ways you also can find more passion and enthusiasm for your life! You can find out more about Tobi on his website https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/

fullGratitude Humility and Purpose with Tobi Ojekunle371da957-0768-42ca-9492-f11aa6707066Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Man Who Predicts How Long You Have Left To Live (To The Nearest Month): Gary BreckaGary Brecka is one of the world’s foremost experts on how breathwork can transform your life, and how thinking differently about nutrition can protect us against disease and make us the best version of ourselves. Gary: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3IVf6Dw Twitter: http://bit.ly/41w492P YouTube: http://bit.ly/3Iwemn2 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Brecka is one of the world’s foremost experts on how breathwork can transform your life, and how thinking differently about nutrition can protect us against disease and make us the best version of ourselves. Gary: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3IVf6Dw Twitter: http://bit.ly/41w492P YouTube: http://bit.ly/3Iwemn2 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Man Who Predicts How Long You Have Left To Live (To The Nearest Month): Gary Brecka67d5f501-60cb-474f-b5dd-f321c6f1da38Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:03:00 +00005716https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIn Their Own Words | A Priest, a Doctor, and a NeuroscientistA priest, a psychiatrist and a neuroscientist share first hand accounts of their own encounters with darkness.

A priest, a psychiatrist and a neuroscientist share first hand accounts of their own encounters with darkness.

fullIn Their Own Words | A Priest, a Doctor, and a Neuroscientistc3e0a0d8-ea49-4346-b07e-a4c62f749a37Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:18:30 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: A Chosen People (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 58: A Chosen People (2023)d397054f-a118-4214-9afd-98911ac469acMon, 27 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: A Chosen People (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 58: A Chosen People (2023)ed5a1981-238b-46e4-8ec6-4346c0b22e5dMon, 27 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: A Chosen People (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 58: A Chosen People (2023)448a6bcf-ae4e-4e7e-b885-d06d8de380b2Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: A Chosen People (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 58: A Chosen People (2023)e8394d02-58c8-4da0-bad3-11bd73a2ab93Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle Fr. Mike explores the hard battle which each and every one of us must face, the battle with sin. Together, we examine the mystery of us being both free and under the power of the Devil. Fr. Mike emphasizes that if we are unaware of our wounded nature, it can lead to grave errors in our own lives. If we have an attitude that, “since I’m made good, then everything I’m drawn to must be good,” we can fall into temptation and evil. We conclude on a hopeful note; however, that even after we sinned, God did not abandon us to the “domain of death,” and with God’s grace, evil will never have the last word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 407-412. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores the hard battle which each and every one of us must face, the battle with sin. Together, we examine the mystery of us being both free and under the power of the Devil. Fr. Mike emphasizes that if we are unaware of our wounded nature, it can lead to grave errors in our own lives. If we have an attitude that, “since I’m made good, then everything I’m drawn to must be good,” we can fall into temptation and evil. We conclude on a hopeful note; however, that even after we sinned, God did not abandon us to the “domain of death,” and with God’s grace, evil will never have the last word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 407-412. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle922d3a59-eb5f-42ff-a2e7-6645b8411955Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle Fr. Mike explores the hard battle which each and every one of us must face, the battle with sin. Together, we examine the mystery of us being both free and under the power of the Devil. Fr. Mike emphasizes that if we are unaware of our wounded nature, it can lead to grave errors in our own lives. If we have an attitude that, “since I’m made good, then everything I’m drawn to must be good,” we can fall into temptation and evil. We conclude on a hopeful note; however, that even after we sinned, God did not abandon us to the “domain of death,” and with God’s grace, evil will never have the last word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 407-412. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores the hard battle which each and every one of us must face, the battle with sin. Together, we examine the mystery of us being both free and under the power of the Devil. Fr. Mike emphasizes that if we are unaware of our wounded nature, it can lead to grave errors in our own lives. If we have an attitude that, “since I’m made good, then everything I’m drawn to must be good,” we can fall into temptation and evil. We conclude on a hopeful note; however, that even after we sinned, God did not abandon us to the “domain of death,” and with God’s grace, evil will never have the last word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 407-412. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 58: Man’s Spiritual Battle9e4b4eec-2792-4e38-bdea-77dc9ed29b89Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBrother Knows Best"No, Jena!" Kegan's words startled his little sister as he pulled her hand away from the lamp. Jena started to cry and squirmed out of her brother's grasp."What's going on?" asked Mom as she entered the living room."Jena was trying to reach the light bulb. I guess she didn't know the bulb was hot and would burn her."Mom sighed. "Right now she's at the stage where she wants to touch everything she sees. I'm glad you stopped her before she hurt herself."That evening, Mom noticed Kegan looking glum. "What's wrong?" she asked."I have math class tomorrow, and Mrs. Phillips is so hard! I prayed that Miss Clayton would be my math teacher this semester--her class is always doing fun activities and they hardly get any homework. But God didn't answer my prayer, and now I'm stuck with Mrs. Phillips."Mom sat down next to Kegan. "Remember when Jena tried to touch the lamp this afternoon?""Yeah, but what's that got to do with God not answering my prayer?""Jena thought touching that hot bulb would be a good idea, but you knew better," said Mom. "Maybe your situation is a little like that. Maybe God knows that being in Mrs. Phillips' class is better for you. Maybe He wants her to challenge you and help stretch your thinking so you'll grow as a student. Ever think of that?" "Well…no," replied Kegan. "As Jena gets older and realizes you know more than she does and that you want what's best for her, she'll learn to trust you more," said Mom. "We need to learn to trust God in everything, even when He doesn't answer prayer the way we wish He would. We need to remember that Jesus loves us so much He died for us and that He promises to be with us through life's difficulties and use them for good.""I guess you're right," Kegan said. "I want to pray and ask God to…" He stopped. "I was going to say I wanted to pray that Mrs. Phillips' class wouldn't be so hard, but really I should pray that Jesus would help me remember He loves me and will be with me no matter what."Mom smiled and gave Kegan a hug. Then they bowed their heads to pray. -Elizabeth Adler

"No, Jena!" Kegan's words startled his little sister as he pulled her hand away from the lamp. Jena started to cry and squirmed out of her brother's grasp."What's going on?" asked Mom as she entered the living room."Jena was trying to reach the light bulb. I guess she didn't know the bulb was hot and would burn her."Mom sighed. "Right now she's at the stage where she wants to touch everything she sees. I'm glad you stopped her before she hurt herself."That evening, Mom noticed Kegan looking glum. "What's wrong?" she asked."I have math class tomorrow, and Mrs. Phillips is so hard! I prayed that Miss Clayton would be my math teacher this semester--her class is always doing fun activities and they hardly get any homework. But God didn't answer my prayer, and now I'm stuck with Mrs. Phillips."Mom sat down next to Kegan. "Remember when Jena tried to touch the lamp this afternoon?""Yeah, but what's that got to do with God not answering my prayer?""Jena thought touching that hot bulb would be a good idea, but you knew better," said Mom. "Maybe your situation is a little like that. Maybe God knows that being in Mrs. Phillips' class is better for you. Maybe He wants her to challenge you and help stretch your thinking so you'll grow as a student. Ever think of that?" "Well…no," replied Kegan. "As Jena gets older and realizes you know more than she does and that you want what's best for her, she'll learn to trust you more," said Mom. "We need to learn to trust God in everything, even when He doesn't answer prayer the way we wish He would. We need to remember that Jesus loves us so much He died for us and that He promises to be with us through life's difficulties and use them for good.""I guess you're right," Kegan said. "I want to pray and ask God to…" He stopped. "I was going to say I wanted to pray that Mrs. Phillips' class wouldn't be so hard, but really I should pray that Jesus would help me remember He loves me and will be with me no matter what."Mom smiled and gave Kegan a hug. Then they bowed their heads to pray. -Elizabeth Adler

Brother Knows Bestb8f5c799-59cf-42d3-829d-38a1138324b2Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2023) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2023)f3ba70c9-7991-4a9f-8e33-1b188d5d71cdSun, 26 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2023) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2023)5f8666be-702f-4a95-96b2-c7413fc96a5aSun, 26 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2023) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2023)473918c8-2850-4266-afdb-a98cbaee916eSun, 26 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2023) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2023)8e9262e5-5c56-4ab5-b088-aacf41b27fd7Sun, 26 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sin Fr. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. As Fr. Mike states, “Original sin broke the world.” Additionally, we explore the idea that although we are good, we are still broken. Fr. Mike also discusses how each and every one of us has an inclination towards evil and sin known as concupiscence. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 402-406. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. As Fr. Mike states, “Original sin broke the world.” Additionally, we explore the idea that although we are good, we are still broken. Fr. Mike also discusses how each and every one of us has an inclination towards evil and sin known as concupiscence. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 402-406. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sin99aaa1b6-9828-48c9-ae89-ccda00592fb9Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sin Fr. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. As Fr. Mike states, “Original sin broke the world.” Additionally, we explore the idea that although we are good, we are still broken. Fr. Mike also discusses how each and every one of us has an inclination towards evil and sin known as concupiscence. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 402-406. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. As Fr. Mike states, “Original sin broke the world.” Additionally, we explore the idea that although we are good, we are still broken. Fr. Mike also discusses how each and every one of us has an inclination towards evil and sin known as concupiscence. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 402-406. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 57: Consequences of Adam’s Sinaa5f0223-7bf2-4d04-9d5e-fbcaf13a2159Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Old Mansion"I can hardly wait to see the old mansion!" exclaimed Camilla. She and her family were on their way to visit Grandma and Grandpa Garcia, who had recently become caretakers of a large estate. As they drove, Camilla talked about her day at school. "There's a new girl in my class, Emma, and she dresses really weird! I was so embarrassed when our teacher asked me to show her around the school."Camilla's brother Lucas rolled his eyes. "What does it matter what her clothes look like? What she's like is more important than what she wears.""Lucas is right, Camilla," said Mom. "It sounds like you're focusing on Emma's appearance instead of who she is as a person." Camilla scowled and changed the subject. "Look," she said, pointing ahead. "I think we're almost there!" As Dad turned down an overgrown lane which led to a large old house, Camilla frowned. "This can't be the right place. This looks more like a dump than a mansion!" But when her grandparents welcomed them and led them inside, Camilla gasped. The floors glistened, and carpeted steps curved from the hallway to the second floor. "Oh, wow! I can't believe how nice this is! The outside looks so run down.""Yes," said Grandpa. "The old place is being restored, but the company that was hired for the outside work can't begin until next month. That's why there's such a difference between the inside and outside." He smiled. "This house is a good example of why we shouldn't judge by appearance.""We talked a little about that on our way over here," said Mom, giving Camilla a nudge. "We sometimes forget that the heart of a person is much more important than how they look or dress. But God knows that. He looks at the heart, and Jesus died and rose again to save us from sin so our hearts could be made new like the inside of this house. That's how much He loves each one of us."Camilla looked around at the beautiful house and then out the window to the overgrown front yard. Mom's right, she thought. I did judge Emma by the way she looks on the outside, and that was wrong. When I get back to school, I'll try to find out what she's really like. -Linda Weddle

"I can hardly wait to see the old mansion!" exclaimed Camilla. She and her family were on their way to visit Grandma and Grandpa Garcia, who had recently become caretakers of a large estate. As they drove, Camilla talked about her day at school. "There's a new girl in my class, Emma, and she dresses really weird! I was so embarrassed when our teacher asked me to show her around the school."Camilla's brother Lucas rolled his eyes. "What does it matter what her clothes look like? What she's like is more important than what she wears.""Lucas is right, Camilla," said Mom. "It sounds like you're focusing on Emma's appearance instead of who she is as a person." Camilla scowled and changed the subject. "Look," she said, pointing ahead. "I think we're almost there!" As Dad turned down an overgrown lane which led to a large old house, Camilla frowned. "This can't be the right place. This looks more like a dump than a mansion!" But when her grandparents welcomed them and led them inside, Camilla gasped. The floors glistened, and carpeted steps curved from the hallway to the second floor. "Oh, wow! I can't believe how nice this is! The outside looks so run down.""Yes," said Grandpa. "The old place is being restored, but the company that was hired for the outside work can't begin until next month. That's why there's such a difference between the inside and outside." He smiled. "This house is a good example of why we shouldn't judge by appearance.""We talked a little about that on our way over here," said Mom, giving Camilla a nudge. "We sometimes forget that the heart of a person is much more important than how they look or dress. But God knows that. He looks at the heart, and Jesus died and rose again to save us from sin so our hearts could be made new like the inside of this house. That's how much He loves each one of us."Camilla looked around at the beautiful house and then out the window to the overgrown front yard. Mom's right, she thought. I did judge Emma by the way she looks on the outside, and that was wrong. When I get back to school, I'll try to find out what she's really like. -Linda Weddle

The Old Mansiona4e03498-e50e-4ffe-a447-c4a352422ccfSun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCoaching Session Pessimism and DoubtThis episode is special. We live in some crazy times right now where it's often hard to see God's goodness. A lot of people are struggling with doubt, pessimism, and discouragement. My client Anthony bravely volunteered to share a piece of an actual coaching session that we just finished where he was dealing with this same type of issue. I want to encourage you to listen in, I think the conversation was very powerful and applicable to us all!

This episode is special. We live in some crazy times right now where it's often hard to see God's goodness. A lot of people are struggling with doubt, pessimism, and discouragement. My client Anthony bravely volunteered to share a piece of an actual coaching session that we just finished where he was dealing with this same type of issue. I want to encourage you to listen in, I think the conversation was very powerful and applicable to us all!

fullCoaching Session Pessimism and Doubt01b1591a-8ca1-48d0-82b4-01fe6856b533Sat, 25 Feb 2023 15:29:21 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2/26/23 Prototype: Temptation Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. Expect the Trial. Eliminate the Option. Re-Write the Script. Focus on the Word. We will face trials and temptations throughout our lives. When we follow and study Jesus our rabbi, we learn how to face temptations the way he did. Mass Readings from February 26, 2023: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14 and 17Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. Expect the Trial. Eliminate the Option. Re-Write the Script. Focus on the Word. We will face trials and temptations throughout our lives. When we follow and study Jesus our rabbi, we learn how to face temptations the way he did. Mass Readings from February 26, 2023: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14 and 17Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11

full2/26/23 Prototype: Temptationdbcd0aba-4d41-415e-b957-9e47a3e96745Sat, 25 Feb 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2/26/23 Prototype: Temptation Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. Expect the Trial. Eliminate the Option. Re-Write the Script. Focus on the Word. We will face trials and temptations throughout our lives. When we follow and study Jesus our rabbi, we learn how to face temptations the way he did. Mass Readings from February 26, 2023: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14 and 17Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. Expect the Trial. Eliminate the Option. Re-Write the Script. Focus on the Word. We will face trials and temptations throughout our lives. When we follow and study Jesus our rabbi, we learn how to face temptations the way he did. Mass Readings from February 26, 2023: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14 and 17Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11

full2/26/23 Prototype: Temptation6bb6bebe-4403-4707-8354-de4bba01d948Sat, 25 Feb 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2/26/23 Prototype: Temptation Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. Expect the Trial. Eliminate the Option. Re-Write the Script. Focus on the Word. We will face trials and temptations throughout our lives. When we follow and study Jesus our rabbi, we learn how to face temptations the way he did. Mass Readings from February 26, 2023: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14 and 17Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. Expect the Trial. Eliminate the Option. Re-Write the Script. Focus on the Word. We will face trials and temptations throughout our lives. When we follow and study Jesus our rabbi, we learn how to face temptations the way he did. Mass Readings from February 26, 2023: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14 and 17Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11

full2/26/23 Prototype: Temptationf2fdae4d-9adf-4100-9ffe-ab3a49cd4e93Sat, 25 Feb 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2023) Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2023)b50cdbe7-8f32-4ee9-adbf-e163c372d9ebSat, 25 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2023) Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2023)027e576b-6bb7-489f-baec-08b3349de0e9Sat, 25 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2023) Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2023)07ae4388-0e16-4371-8e93-b62ef1ff09d2Sat, 25 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2023) Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2023)63474323-d7be-49a5-87f6-55350a6df176Sat, 25 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Man’s First Sin Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of man’s first sin or our “freedom put to the test.” Fr. Mike unpacks the importance of us understanding that freedom is not the power to “do what we want,” but rather, the power to “do what I ought.” Though the story of the first sin is that of our first parents, Fr. Mike emphasizes that we still repeat the grave error of the first sin in our own lives by preferring our own perceived “goods” over the “goods” of our Creator and Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 396-401. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of man’s first sin or our “freedom put to the test.” Fr. Mike unpacks the importance of us understanding that freedom is not the power to “do what we want,” but rather, the power to “do what I ought.” Though the story of the first sin is that of our first parents, Fr. Mike emphasizes that we still repeat the grave error of the first sin in our own lives by preferring our own perceived “goods” over the “goods” of our Creator and Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 396-401. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 56: Man’s First Sinf8d83245-2602-4479-aa7c-61a0e2f196f5Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Man’s First Sin Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of man’s first sin or our “freedom put to the test.” Fr. Mike unpacks the importance of us understanding that freedom is not the power to “do what we want,” but rather, the power to “do what I ought.” Though the story of the first sin is that of our first parents, Fr. Mike emphasizes that we still repeat the grave error of the first sin in our own lives by preferring our own perceived “goods” over the “goods” of our Creator and Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 396-401. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of man’s first sin or our “freedom put to the test.” Fr. Mike unpacks the importance of us understanding that freedom is not the power to “do what we want,” but rather, the power to “do what I ought.” Though the story of the first sin is that of our first parents, Fr. Mike emphasizes that we still repeat the grave error of the first sin in our own lives by preferring our own perceived “goods” over the “goods” of our Creator and Father in heaven. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 396-401. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 56: Man’s First Sin0fed59e8-e55e-461f-8e9d-c460299f5ab0Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWindy Day LessonTina and Amy were lying on their backs on a big checkered tablecloth that Tina's mother had put on the grass for them. They had just finished their peanut butter sandwiches."Look at that cloud," said Amy, pointing up at the blue sky. "It looks just like a big bird flying backwards."Tina laughed. "And look at that one," she said, pointing to another cloud. "It looks like a giant watermelon with a hat."It was windy though, and the clouds quickly drifted across the sky and were gone."It sure is windy today," said Amy, brushing her shiny brown hair out of her eyes. "It's made me think of something we learned in Sunday school last week.""What's that?" asked Tina."Mrs. Hirsh talked to us about the Holy Spirit. He is like the wind. We can't see Him, but He is here. When Jesus went back to heaven, God sent us the Holy Spirit so He would be with those who trust in Him.""I know about Jesus," said Tina. "But tell me about the Holy Spirit.""Well, it's not easy to understand," said Amy, "but God is a triune God. That means God is three Persons, but one God--God the Father, God the Son, who is Jesus, and God the Holy Spirit. Three in one.""Does the Holy Spirit help us like Jesus would?""Yes," said Amy. "Mrs. Hirsh said He guides us and teaches us. And He is a comforter too. He helps us when we go through hard things or when we're sad.""That's nice to know," said Tina."And He helps us have fruit in our lives too," said Amy."Fruit?" Tina looked surprised. "What do you mean?""Not like the fruit we eat," said Amy. "Spiritual fruit. Mrs. Hirsh said the fruit He produces in our lives are things like faith and love and gentleness that show others we belong to Jesus.""That's sounds like good fruit," said Tina. "Wow, I learned a lot today on our tablecloth!" She looked up again and pointed to the clouds. "Oh, look--a plump caterpillar with a balloon chasing it!" They both laughed. -Sharon Roberts

Tina and Amy were lying on their backs on a big checkered tablecloth that Tina's mother had put on the grass for them. They had just finished their peanut butter sandwiches."Look at that cloud," said Amy, pointing up at the blue sky. "It looks just like a big bird flying backwards."Tina laughed. "And look at that one," she said, pointing to another cloud. "It looks like a giant watermelon with a hat."It was windy though, and the clouds quickly drifted across the sky and were gone."It sure is windy today," said Amy, brushing her shiny brown hair out of her eyes. "It's made me think of something we learned in Sunday school last week.""What's that?" asked Tina."Mrs. Hirsh talked to us about the Holy Spirit. He is like the wind. We can't see Him, but He is here. When Jesus went back to heaven, God sent us the Holy Spirit so He would be with those who trust in Him.""I know about Jesus," said Tina. "But tell me about the Holy Spirit.""Well, it's not easy to understand," said Amy, "but God is a triune God. That means God is three Persons, but one God--God the Father, God the Son, who is Jesus, and God the Holy Spirit. Three in one.""Does the Holy Spirit help us like Jesus would?""Yes," said Amy. "Mrs. Hirsh said He guides us and teaches us. And He is a comforter too. He helps us when we go through hard things or when we're sad.""That's nice to know," said Tina."And He helps us have fruit in our lives too," said Amy."Fruit?" Tina looked surprised. "What do you mean?""Not like the fruit we eat," said Amy. "Spiritual fruit. Mrs. Hirsh said the fruit He produces in our lives are things like faith and love and gentleness that show others we belong to Jesus.""That's sounds like good fruit," said Tina. "Wow, I learned a lot today on our tablecloth!" She looked up again and pointed to the clouds. "Oh, look--a plump caterpillar with a balloon chasing it!" They both laughed. -Sharon Roberts

Windy Day Lessonc8dff677-1217-4a7c-9ce2-b5591ce342e2Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 98 - The One Thing All Successful Leaders Have (And You Can Too!): Whitney Wolf HerdWith everything that has changed in the world, from the internet to the pandemic, what does this mean for the idea of leadership and being the perfect leader? In this moment Whitney Wolfe Herd discusses how for her a leader is the conductor creating harmony among a noisy orchestra. For Whitney, this means ignoring the examples of past leaders that were more like tyrants rather than bosses, and instead to listen to your gut and lead with compassion. It is only by being open and truly vulnerable that we can connect with the people around us and as leaders get the best out of our people. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/SHsmgyVKExb Whitney - https://www.instagram.com/whitney/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-wolfe-herd-1791a299 Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With everything that has changed in the world, from the internet to the pandemic, what does this mean for the idea of leadership and being the perfect leader? In this moment Whitney Wolfe Herd discusses how for her a leader is the conductor creating harmony among a noisy orchestra. For Whitney, this means ignoring the examples of past leaders that were more like tyrants rather than bosses, and instead to listen to your gut and lead with compassion. It is only by being open and truly vulnerable that we can connect with the people around us and as leaders get the best out of our people. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/SHsmgyVKExb Whitney - https://www.instagram.com/whitney/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-wolfe-herd-1791a299 Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 98 - The One Thing All Successful Leaders Have (And You Can Too!): Whitney Wolf Herdd97a94c5-03f8-42b5-a2e1-c7f0a7e19832Fri, 24 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000613https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: Obedience to God (2023) Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 55: Obedience to God (2023)45107bbb-58fd-4b25-bebd-799291c3857fFri, 24 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: Obedience to God (2023) Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 55: Obedience to God (2023)d23d18dc-55da-4a6a-afa8-e248c27cb962Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: Obedience to God (2023) Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 55: Obedience to God (2023)94f371a9-39b7-47eb-bf1f-49886fa02e89Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: Obedience to God (2023) Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 55: Obedience to God (2023)2e8f83f0-645c-4242-b9d0-be8c603583efFri, 24 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: The Fall of the Angels Fr. Mike explores the fall of the angels, and how their fall leads to our own “fall into death out of envy.” Together, we examine what caused some of the angels to fall, whether it be pride or envy, and how it affects humanity&#39;s reality within creation. Fr. Mike concludes with a commentary on the mystery of why Divine Providence permits evil and the actions of the fallen angels. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 391-395. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores the fall of the angels, and how their fall leads to our own “fall into death out of envy.” Together, we examine what caused some of the angels to fall, whether it be pride or envy, and how it affects humanity&#39;s reality within creation. Fr. Mike concludes with a commentary on the mystery of why Divine Providence permits evil and the actions of the fallen angels. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 391-395. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 55: The Fall of the Angels1f6b925b-4fbf-4fa9-91b6-77227caec2a7Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: The Fall of the Angels Fr. Mike explores the fall of the angels, and how their fall leads to our own “fall into death out of envy.” Together, we examine what caused some of the angels to fall, whether it be pride or envy, and how it affects humanity&#39;s reality within creation. Fr. Mike concludes with a commentary on the mystery of why Divine Providence permits evil and the actions of the fallen angels. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 391-395. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores the fall of the angels, and how their fall leads to our own “fall into death out of envy.” Together, we examine what caused some of the angels to fall, whether it be pride or envy, and how it affects humanity&#39;s reality within creation. Fr. Mike concludes with a commentary on the mystery of why Divine Providence permits evil and the actions of the fallen angels. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 391-395. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 55: The Fall of the Angelsaa91a7d7-ea83-42fe-aa79-4e80fed97903Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJoy in the MorningCara heard the floor squeak under her tennis shoes as she followed her mom down the hospital corridor. Her dad was in the hospital again, and her mom had picked her up from school so they could visit him."Dad!" Cara cried as they entered his room. She ran to the bed and flung her arms around her father's frail shoulders. "Have the doctors figured out what's wrong with you yet?"Dad hugged her close. "They're still running tests, but I'm afraid the news isn't good."A lump formed in Cara's throat. "I'll pray for you, Dad. I'll pray you'll get better." Dad smiled and squeezed her hand. Pretty soon it was time for Mom to take Cara to her aunt and uncle's house where she'd be staying so Mom could be close to Dad at the hospital. A few weeks later, Cara woke up one morning to see Mom sitting on the edge of her bed. "Mom! You're here! How's Dad?""Oh, Cara," said Mom with a sob. "Dad is with Jesus now." Hot tears flooded Cara's eyes. "What? No! I prayed that God would make him better, that he wouldn't be sick anymore!""And he's not sick anymore," Mom said as she pulled Cara into her arms. "But…but I don't understand!" Tears streamed down Cara's face. "How could God let Dad die?""I don't know, honey," said Mom as she wiped her eyes. "Sometimes God allows things to happen that we can't understand here on earth." She brushed the hair out of Cara's eyes. "But Cara, think of how Dad must have felt when he opened his eyes and saw Jesus." Mom's words were very quiet. "There's a Bible verse that says, 'Joy comes in the morning,' and today that came true for Dad. He woke up to find himself in the presence of Jesus, free of sickness and pain. It must be a wonderful morning for him."Cara nodded. "I'm glad he's not sick anymore, but I miss him so much already!""So do I," said Mom, her eyes brimming with tears. "But someday we'll also wake up to find ourselves in the presence of Jesus, and when we do, Dad will be there too." -Phyllis I. Klomparens

Cara heard the floor squeak under her tennis shoes as she followed her mom down the hospital corridor. Her dad was in the hospital again, and her mom had picked her up from school so they could visit him."Dad!" Cara cried as they entered his room. She ran to the bed and flung her arms around her father's frail shoulders. "Have the doctors figured out what's wrong with you yet?"Dad hugged her close. "They're still running tests, but I'm afraid the news isn't good."A lump formed in Cara's throat. "I'll pray for you, Dad. I'll pray you'll get better." Dad smiled and squeezed her hand. Pretty soon it was time for Mom to take Cara to her aunt and uncle's house where she'd be staying so Mom could be close to Dad at the hospital. A few weeks later, Cara woke up one morning to see Mom sitting on the edge of her bed. "Mom! You're here! How's Dad?""Oh, Cara," said Mom with a sob. "Dad is with Jesus now." Hot tears flooded Cara's eyes. "What? No! I prayed that God would make him better, that he wouldn't be sick anymore!""And he's not sick anymore," Mom said as she pulled Cara into her arms. "But…but I don't understand!" Tears streamed down Cara's face. "How could God let Dad die?""I don't know, honey," said Mom as she wiped her eyes. "Sometimes God allows things to happen that we can't understand here on earth." She brushed the hair out of Cara's eyes. "But Cara, think of how Dad must have felt when he opened his eyes and saw Jesus." Mom's words were very quiet. "There's a Bible verse that says, 'Joy comes in the morning,' and today that came true for Dad. He woke up to find himself in the presence of Jesus, free of sickness and pain. It must be a wonderful morning for him."Cara nodded. "I'm glad he's not sick anymore, but I miss him so much already!""So do I," said Mom, her eyes brimming with tears. "But someday we'll also wake up to find ourselves in the presence of Jesus, and when we do, Dad will be there too." -Phyllis I. Klomparens

Joy in the Morning0e053997-a531-470c-a094-73445c25ffafFri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Lent Gets Inconvenient When you make a Lenten commitment, you&#39;re probably not thinking of all of the special circumstances and unforeseen events that are going to make that commitment... inconvenient. A daily rosary might not be difficult... until that family vacation. Cold showers aren&#39;t so bad... until that cold snap. Charitable giving feels great... until finances are tight. Today, Fr. Mike invites us to let Lent interrupt us. Lent is inconvenient because Love is inconvenient. If we give more this Lent, we&#39;ll get more than we ever have before. Production note: Father&#39;s audio had some technical difficulties this week, so please bear with us. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When you make a Lenten commitment, you&#39;re probably not thinking of all of the special circumstances and unforeseen events that are going to make that commitment... inconvenient. A daily rosary might not be difficult... until that family vacation. Cold showers aren&#39;t so bad... until that cold snap. Charitable giving feels great... until finances are tight. Today, Fr. Mike invites us to let Lent interrupt us. Lent is inconvenient because Love is inconvenient. If we give more this Lent, we&#39;ll get more than we ever have before. Production note: Father&#39;s audio had some technical difficulties this week, so please bear with us. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Lent Gets Inconvenient7cb3cd50-1624-4d89-9d92-b1740ed10772Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Lent Gets Inconvenient When you make a Lenten commitment, you&#39;re probably not thinking of all of the special circumstances and unforeseen events that are going to make that commitment... inconvenient. A daily rosary might not be difficult... until that family vacation. Cold showers aren&#39;t so bad... until that cold snap. Charitable giving feels great... until finances are tight. Today, Fr. Mike invites us to let Lent interrupt us. Lent is inconvenient because Love is inconvenient. If we give more this Lent, we&#39;ll get more than we ever have before. Production note: Father&#39;s audio had some technical difficulties this week, so please bear with us. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When you make a Lenten commitment, you&#39;re probably not thinking of all of the special circumstances and unforeseen events that are going to make that commitment... inconvenient. A daily rosary might not be difficult... until that family vacation. Cold showers aren&#39;t so bad... until that cold snap. Charitable giving feels great... until finances are tight. Today, Fr. Mike invites us to let Lent interrupt us. Lent is inconvenient because Love is inconvenient. If we give more this Lent, we&#39;ll get more than we ever have before. Production note: Father&#39;s audio had some technical difficulties this week, so please bear with us. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Lent Gets Inconvenient0c489cb6-3be2-4452-87c4-d52e43f987baThu, 23 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPhilippians 3:15-4:3 – Following Paul’s ExamplePhilippians 3:15-4:3

Philippians 3:15-4:3

fullPhilippians 3:15-4:3 – Following Paul’s Example1acd1e8a-255f-4432-8f4c-e81787fd1d4cThu, 23 Feb 2023 13:30:00 +0000530https://216.73.216.191/allTags6 Reasons Fasting Makes You a Better ManWhy do we fast? How is it that growth in prayer is dependent on fasting? We answer these questions as well as how to avoid the numerous pitfalls related to physical, mental, and spiritual obstacles that fasting presents to us. Finally, you will learn 6 reasons every man must fast to grow in holiness and to be the man God created you to be. 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman Podcast happens because of many generous donors, including monthly donations of any amount. Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us: patreon.com/catholicgentleman You can also purchase Catholic Gentleman merchandise at store.catholicgentleman.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do we fast? How is it that growth in prayer is dependent on fasting? We answer these questions as well as how to avoid the numerous pitfalls related to physical, mental, and spiritual obstacles that fasting presents to us. Finally, you will learn 6 reasons every man must fast to grow in holiness and to be the man God created you to be. 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman Podcast happens because of many generous donors, including monthly donations of any amount. Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us: patreon.com/catholicgentleman You can also purchase Catholic Gentleman merchandise at store.catholicgentleman.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full6 Reasons Fasting Makes You a Better Mane4e30124-3e50-4e0c-b1e6-bdb5f1b74722Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:10:00 +00002934https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLucy Hale Opens Up For The First Time About Eating Disorders, Relationships & AddictionLucy Hale has been on your screen for over half her life. Leaving her home of Memphis, Tennessee at 15 years old Lucy came to LA with dreams of fame, achieving this with her breakout role as Aria on the smash hit Pretty Little Liars and starring in films and TV shows ever since. This is the biography of Lucy you know, but what you haven’t heard before is that whilst Lucy’s career may have been Pretty, her life outside it was not. Sacrificing some of the most precious years of her life for success, Lucy has had to undergo an inner journey to rediscover herself outside of her work and fame. In this intimate and honest conversation, Lucy lets listeners into the previous hidden areas of her life. Discussing everything from addiction, eating disorders, the perils of the entertainment industry and arriving at self love and acceptance. Lucy Hale: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3KwVVRL Twitter: http://bit.ly/3XWuZy2 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucy Hale has been on your screen for over half her life. Leaving her home of Memphis, Tennessee at 15 years old Lucy came to LA with dreams of fame, achieving this with her breakout role as Aria on the smash hit Pretty Little Liars and starring in films and TV shows ever since. This is the biography of Lucy you know, but what you haven’t heard before is that whilst Lucy’s career may have been Pretty, her life outside it was not. Sacrificing some of the most precious years of her life for success, Lucy has had to undergo an inner journey to rediscover herself outside of her work and fame. In this intimate and honest conversation, Lucy lets listeners into the previous hidden areas of her life. Discussing everything from addiction, eating disorders, the perils of the entertainment industry and arriving at self love and acceptance. Lucy Hale: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3KwVVRL Twitter: http://bit.ly/3XWuZy2 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullLucy Hale Opens Up For The First Time About Eating Disorders, Relationships & Addiction759935f8-5522-48fb-b6eb-b54bceba5535Thu, 23 Feb 2023 06:16:00 +00005390https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2023) Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2023)2aa7d7c4-bfdc-462f-8be0-541351a2a521Thu, 23 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2023) Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2023)b9dddcfb-b154-4b04-8970-d200bea238eaThu, 23 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2023) Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2023)4dd268d5-afc8-403f-8444-a0440f3a458fThu, 23 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2023) Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2023)d026c559-4c6f-4161-9cea-8f5ea47d5bcaThu, 23 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Fall of Man The Catechism introduces us to the Fall, beginning with the reality of sin and the mystery of evil. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that sin is not “a developmental flaw, a psychological weakness, a mistake, or the necessary consequence of an inadequate social structure,” but it is man saying, “not your will, but mine be done” to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 385-390. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism introduces us to the Fall, beginning with the reality of sin and the mystery of evil. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that sin is not “a developmental flaw, a psychological weakness, a mistake, or the necessary consequence of an inadequate social structure,” but it is man saying, “not your will, but mine be done” to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 385-390. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 54: The Fall of Man960b20fa-05fa-482f-9a41-c4068a34541dThu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Fall of Man The Catechism introduces us to the Fall, beginning with the reality of sin and the mystery of evil. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that sin is not “a developmental flaw, a psychological weakness, a mistake, or the necessary consequence of an inadequate social structure,” but it is man saying, “not your will, but mine be done” to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 385-390. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism introduces us to the Fall, beginning with the reality of sin and the mystery of evil. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that sin is not “a developmental flaw, a psychological weakness, a mistake, or the necessary consequence of an inadequate social structure,” but it is man saying, “not your will, but mine be done” to God. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 385-390. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 54: The Fall of Man2e22d6f2-3041-40bc-ac30-e0bf0bb45275Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe CopycatClay picked up his fork, sorted the peas out of his mixed vegetables, and pushed them off to the side of his plate. Two-year-old Penelope did the same thing. "Why aren't you eating your peas?" asked Mom."I don't like them," Clay answered."Don't like 'em," Penelope repeated."Yes, you do, Penelope," said Mom, scooping some peas onto Penelope's spoon and holding them up to her mouth."Yum," Penelope said. "More!"A little later, Clay blew bubbles in his milk. Wide-eyed, Penelope watched him. Then she picked up her glass of milk and blew bubbles in it, spilling milk all over the table. "Clay! Get a towel and help clean up your sister's mess," said Mom.Clay obediently got the towel. As he began wiping the table, Penelope grabbed it. "Me too," she said, trying to wipe the table."You little copycat," Clay grumbled. "Mom, make her stop copying me.""She copies you because she loves you and wants to be like you," said Mom."You need to remember that no matter where you are, others are always watching you," Dad told him. "And I'm afraid that not eating your peas and then blowing bubbles in your milk has made you a poor example this evening.""Sorry," mumbled Clay."The best way to be a good example is to be a copycat yourself," Mom said."It is?" Clay looked surprised. "Who should I copy? Dad?"Mom grinned. "That would be a start, since Dad doesn't blow bubbles in his milk." Dad laughed. "Not very often, at least," he said, winking at Clay. "I think what Mom really means is that, as Christians, we need to follow Jesus as our example. Because He saved us from sin and gave us His Holy Spirit, we can follow His example and show others what He's like. As He works in our hearts, we become more like Him and can show examples of His love to others. He's the one we should copy."Clay nodded as he finished wiping milk from the table. "Okay, I'll follow Jesus's example--and I don't think He would blow bubbles in His milk either!" -Lucinda J. Rollings

Clay picked up his fork, sorted the peas out of his mixed vegetables, and pushed them off to the side of his plate. Two-year-old Penelope did the same thing. "Why aren't you eating your peas?" asked Mom."I don't like them," Clay answered."Don't like 'em," Penelope repeated."Yes, you do, Penelope," said Mom, scooping some peas onto Penelope's spoon and holding them up to her mouth."Yum," Penelope said. "More!"A little later, Clay blew bubbles in his milk. Wide-eyed, Penelope watched him. Then she picked up her glass of milk and blew bubbles in it, spilling milk all over the table. "Clay! Get a towel and help clean up your sister's mess," said Mom.Clay obediently got the towel. As he began wiping the table, Penelope grabbed it. "Me too," she said, trying to wipe the table."You little copycat," Clay grumbled. "Mom, make her stop copying me.""She copies you because she loves you and wants to be like you," said Mom."You need to remember that no matter where you are, others are always watching you," Dad told him. "And I'm afraid that not eating your peas and then blowing bubbles in your milk has made you a poor example this evening.""Sorry," mumbled Clay."The best way to be a good example is to be a copycat yourself," Mom said."It is?" Clay looked surprised. "Who should I copy? Dad?"Mom grinned. "That would be a start, since Dad doesn't blow bubbles in his milk." Dad laughed. "Not very often, at least," he said, winking at Clay. "I think what Mom really means is that, as Christians, we need to follow Jesus as our example. Because He saved us from sin and gave us His Holy Spirit, we can follow His example and show others what He's like. As He works in our hearts, we become more like Him and can show examples of His love to others. He's the one we should copy."Clay nodded as he finished wiping milk from the table. "Okay, I'll follow Jesus's example--and I don't think He would blow bubbles in His milk either!" -Lucinda J. Rollings

The Copycat46059ccf-81be-4e9b-8955-82e771a3c5b1Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2/22/23 Prototype: Jesus is the Model Homily from Ash Wednesday. The goal of the Christian life is to become like Christ. As we begin Lent, we often mistakenly choose arbitrary things to give up or arbitrary ways to pray. But the goal of Lent is more than "doing something difficult" or "getting better". The goal of lent is the imitation of Christ. Mass Readings from February 22, 2023: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Homily from Ash Wednesday. The goal of the Christian life is to become like Christ. As we begin Lent, we often mistakenly choose arbitrary things to give up or arbitrary ways to pray. But the goal of Lent is more than "doing something difficult" or "getting better". The goal of lent is the imitation of Christ. Mass Readings from February 22, 2023: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

full2/22/23 Prototype: Jesus is the Modelb2696106-c61e-44ca-b5f5-c506307e78d7Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2/22/23 Prototype: Jesus is the Model Homily from Ash Wednesday. The goal of the Christian life is to become like Christ. As we begin Lent, we often mistakenly choose arbitrary things to give up or arbitrary ways to pray. But the goal of Lent is more than "doing something difficult" or "getting better". The goal of lent is the imitation of Christ. Mass Readings from February 22, 2023: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Homily from Ash Wednesday. The goal of the Christian life is to become like Christ. As we begin Lent, we often mistakenly choose arbitrary things to give up or arbitrary ways to pray. But the goal of Lent is more than "doing something difficult" or "getting better". The goal of lent is the imitation of Christ. Mass Readings from February 22, 2023: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

full2/22/23 Prototype: Jesus is the Modelc42c8c19-57db-482d-a64e-9d0aa749c799Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2/22/23 Prototype: Jesus is the Model Homily from Ash Wednesday. The goal of the Christian life is to become like Christ. As we begin Lent, we often mistakenly choose arbitrary things to give up or arbitrary ways to pray. But the goal of Lent is more than "doing something difficult" or "getting better". The goal of lent is the imitation of Christ. Mass Readings from February 22, 2023: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Homily from Ash Wednesday. The goal of the Christian life is to become like Christ. As we begin Lent, we often mistakenly choose arbitrary things to give up or arbitrary ways to pray. But the goal of Lent is more than "doing something difficult" or "getting better". The goal of lent is the imitation of Christ. Mass Readings from February 22, 2023: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

full2/22/23 Prototype: Jesus is the Model45e8a74c-233e-4e55-8318-52d70cb401e6Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to SolomonFor the month of March, we are beginning a brand new series on Solomon!&nbsp; &nbsp;Each episode will also build upon itself so if you miss one, just go back and listen. We are going to learn about Solomon 1 episode at a time and let me tell you, the Bible is never boring so buckle up. Parents I have adapted some of these episodes out of respect for each family's ages and stages of &nbsp;life. I always include the scripture for you to read yourself and include what's appropriate for your family. I make every effort to not alter the meaning of the scriptures when using artistic liberties or adapting to be age appropriate. Being biblically sound is of utmost importance! Click the subscribe or follow button on your podcast so you will be alerted to each new, free episode that comes out. Next week we will begin this series following the typical Kids Bible Stories format.&nbsp; To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the month of March, we are beginning a brand new series on Solomon!&nbsp; &nbsp;Each episode will also build upon itself so if you miss one, just go back and listen. We are going to learn about Solomon 1 episode at a time and let me tell you, the Bible is never boring so buckle up. Parents I have adapted some of these episodes out of respect for each family's ages and stages of &nbsp;life. I always include the scripture for you to read yourself and include what's appropriate for your family. I make every effort to not alter the meaning of the scriptures when using artistic liberties or adapting to be age appropriate. Being biblically sound is of utmost importance! Click the subscribe or follow button on your podcast so you will be alerted to each new, free episode that comes out. Next week we will begin this series following the typical Kids Bible Stories format.&nbsp; To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullIntroduction to Solomon968f9fd7-932d-4a7f-b0bb-93f2af95149fWed, 22 Feb 2023 12:41:08 +0000220https://216.73.216.191/allTags#473 Can Jesus Really Heal Addictions? - Scott WeemanScott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery, sits down with us to talk about how Jesus is the answer to finding healing from addiction. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and today we got one of our favorite guests from Catholic Answers Live and someone who&#8217;s doing just wonderful work in the field of healing from addiction and obsession and all of these kind of things. He&#8217;s the founder of catholicinrecovery.com. He&#8217;s the author of the 12 Steps and the …

Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery, sits down with us to talk about how Jesus is the answer to finding healing from addiction. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and today we got one of our favorite guests from Catholic Answers Live and someone who&#8217;s doing just wonderful work in the field of healing from addiction and obsession and all of these kind of things. He&#8217;s the founder of catholicinrecovery.com. He&#8217;s the author of the 12 Steps and the …

#473 Can Jesus Really Heal Addictions? - Scott Weemana5a994b2-c6d2-4e35-86ac-90409534062dWed, 22 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2023) Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2023)bd75c875-aeb3-4da5-a9a5-6037988b7929Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2023) Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2023)3a827fec-645f-4ae1-9135-1081de117a73Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2023) Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2023)5e12bb64-32e5-44af-9b3b-7d9569748a68Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2023) Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2023)caa0faac-7152-4226-9399-2e30f98b9370Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: Man in Paradise In the beginning, humans were in friendship with God and in harmony with creation. The Catechism unfolds this harmony and introduces us to the “original justice” that our first parents lost in sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that, although our original callings to leisure, love, and labor have been twisted by sin, they are renewed in Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 374-384. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In the beginning, humans were in friendship with God and in harmony with creation. The Catechism unfolds this harmony and introduces us to the “original justice” that our first parents lost in sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that, although our original callings to leisure, love, and labor have been twisted by sin, they are renewed in Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 374-384. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 53: Man in Paradise0ccd24a1-71f4-4666-b774-8831fa75bda3Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: Man in Paradise In the beginning, humans were in friendship with God and in harmony with creation. The Catechism unfolds this harmony and introduces us to the “original justice” that our first parents lost in sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that, although our original callings to leisure, love, and labor have been twisted by sin, they are renewed in Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 374-384. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In the beginning, humans were in friendship with God and in harmony with creation. The Catechism unfolds this harmony and introduces us to the “original justice” that our first parents lost in sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that, although our original callings to leisure, love, and labor have been twisted by sin, they are renewed in Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 374-384. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 53: Man in Paradisee68ae265-509d-4dfc-a736-a82b76e80849Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGet UpAlannah pulled on her ice skates and grinned at her aunt. "I'm ready to learn to skate, Aunt Rachel." Her aunt smiled, took Alannah's hands, and pulled her to her feet. As they started across the ice, Alannah wobbled back and forth, trying to keep her balance. "Whoa!" she exclaimed. She gripped Aunt Rachel's arm.After a few laps, Alannah loosened her grip and let go. "Nothing to this skating thing," she declared with a laugh. As she spoke, she lost her balance and crashed to the ice. "Ouch! I guess I can't skate after all," she moaned.Aunt Rachel pulled Alannah to her feet again. "Sure you can. When you fall, you just have to get up and keep skating.""Do you ever fall?" asked Alannah."Oh yes--even though I've skated for many years," Aunt Rachel said as she helped Alannah to a bench. After resting a few minutes, Alannah was ready to try again.A few days later, Alannah walked to her aunt's house after school to wait for her mom to pick her up. "How's it going?" asked Aunt Rachel. "Did you fall down today?"Alannah grinned. "Nope, but I haven't been skating today.""No, but there are more serious ways we can fall," said Aunt Rachel."Like?" asked Alannah."Well, I was just working on the lesson I'm teaching on Sunday, and it points out that when we sin, it's like falling down," said Aunt Rachel. "I've been a Christian for many years, but I still fall down when I do wrong things like tell a lie, lose my temper, or gossip. Tell me, Alannah--what do we have to do when we fall down?""Get up again," Alannah replied. "You taught me that when we were skating."Aunt Rachel nodded. "I was there to help you get up when you fell on the ice. Who helps us get up when we sin?""Um…Jesus does," said Alannah."You got it," said Aunt Rachel. "He saved us from sin, and He is always there to help us up when we fall. He wants us to confess our wrongs to Him and accept forgiveness. Then He teaches us lessons from the tumbles." -Lovella Daoust

Alannah pulled on her ice skates and grinned at her aunt. "I'm ready to learn to skate, Aunt Rachel." Her aunt smiled, took Alannah's hands, and pulled her to her feet. As they started across the ice, Alannah wobbled back and forth, trying to keep her balance. "Whoa!" she exclaimed. She gripped Aunt Rachel's arm.After a few laps, Alannah loosened her grip and let go. "Nothing to this skating thing," she declared with a laugh. As she spoke, she lost her balance and crashed to the ice. "Ouch! I guess I can't skate after all," she moaned.Aunt Rachel pulled Alannah to her feet again. "Sure you can. When you fall, you just have to get up and keep skating.""Do you ever fall?" asked Alannah."Oh yes--even though I've skated for many years," Aunt Rachel said as she helped Alannah to a bench. After resting a few minutes, Alannah was ready to try again.A few days later, Alannah walked to her aunt's house after school to wait for her mom to pick her up. "How's it going?" asked Aunt Rachel. "Did you fall down today?"Alannah grinned. "Nope, but I haven't been skating today.""No, but there are more serious ways we can fall," said Aunt Rachel."Like?" asked Alannah."Well, I was just working on the lesson I'm teaching on Sunday, and it points out that when we sin, it's like falling down," said Aunt Rachel. "I've been a Christian for many years, but I still fall down when I do wrong things like tell a lie, lose my temper, or gossip. Tell me, Alannah--what do we have to do when we fall down?""Get up again," Alannah replied. "You taught me that when we were skating."Aunt Rachel nodded. "I was there to help you get up when you fell on the ice. Who helps us get up when we sin?""Um…Jesus does," said Alannah."You got it," said Aunt Rachel. "He saved us from sin, and He is always there to help us up when we fall. He wants us to confess our wrongs to Him and accept forgiveness. Then He teaches us lessons from the tumbles." -Lovella Daoust

Get Upb9000a33-a5cd-4678-a42f-ab7a2dc8fbc4Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat's In a Name?Three questions. Three encounters. Father Martins reveals the diabolical nature of demons. If you're new to the series, start with this one

Three questions. Three encounters. Father Martins reveals the diabolical nature of demons. If you're new to the series, start with this one

fullWhat's In a Name?ba3a94de-fe50-4050-b5ae-7c0bd239e054Tue, 21 Feb 2023 19:08:05 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2023) Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2023)66c8bf64-4547-432d-b7e0-3ff1f0abe324Tue, 21 Feb 2023 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2023) Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2023)de30be1a-6490-4754-86d2-c7b81cf0906eTue, 21 Feb 2023 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2023) Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2023)2798b794-09ee-4781-a8ce-cce74786ee79Tue, 21 Feb 2023 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2023) Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2023)a2e36181-54f2-4beb-aba7-f2e7e4d3e05cTue, 21 Feb 2023 03:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) -2023 Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) -202317fb28e4-7de7-4c16-b0bf-78ec5164c4b7Tue, 21 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) -2023 Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) -2023d9ea4d21-9735-4f86-9063-7519c209d3e8Tue, 21 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) -2023 Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) -2023403f2c76-57a4-4af0-b841-f88aba2ece42Tue, 21 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) -2023 Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) -2023375bdb72-d521-47b9-b10a-53f20f81254dTue, 21 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Male and Female The Catechism teaches about God’s plan and design for men and women—male and female—and their equality, complementarity, dignity, and destiny. Fr. Mike shows us how men and women can be both complete in themselves and yet made “for each other.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 369-373. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism teaches about God’s plan and design for men and women—male and female—and their equality, complementarity, dignity, and destiny. Fr. Mike shows us how men and women can be both complete in themselves and yet made “for each other.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 369-373. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 52: Male and Female96955c37-30b6-47af-af3a-21a0507f8c64Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Male and Female The Catechism teaches about God’s plan and design for men and women—male and female—and their equality, complementarity, dignity, and destiny. Fr. Mike shows us how men and women can be both complete in themselves and yet made “for each other.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 369-373. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism teaches about God’s plan and design for men and women—male and female—and their equality, complementarity, dignity, and destiny. Fr. Mike shows us how men and women can be both complete in themselves and yet made “for each other.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 369-373. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 52: Male and Female9771160d-6a97-4b71-8782-dba8bc76cafdTue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFishing with GrampsJosiah knew two things for sure about Gramps--he loved God and he loved to fish! Josiah couldn't wait to spend the weekend fishing with his grandpa. They were going to fish all day and then spend the night at the cabin on the lake."Hi, Gramps!" Josiah shouted as he jumped out of the car. Gramps gave Josiah a big hug, and then they headed over to the shed to get their fishing gear ready. "Ouch!" Josiah cried out."Be careful around those fishing hooks. They'll stick you," Gramps reminded him.After they had packed the car with their fishing gear and the rest of their supplies, Gramps said, "I think we have everything. Let's hit the road!"Grandma waved goodbye as they drove down the driveway. Gramps took full advantage of the thirty-minute drive to the cabin to remind Josiah of the fishing safety, fire safety, and cabin safety rules. Gramps had retired from the military, so structure and proper procedure were very important to him.When they got to the cabin, they unpacked the car and loaded the boat with their gear. "All right," said Gramps. "Let's go fishing!""Yes!" Josiah climbed into the little john boat, and Gramps pushed them out onto the water. The little motor hummed loudly as they roared across the lake.After baiting their hooks and casting their lines out, they both sat quietly for a few minutes, and before long, the fish started biting. By the end of the day, they had caught a whole cooler full of fish."Fish fry for dinner tonight!" Gramps announced.After dinner, Gramps and Josiah sat beside the campfire. "You know, Josiah, catching all those fish today reminded me of a story in the Bible." Gramps pulled a small Bible from his back pocket and read about how Jesus's disciples caught a huge amount of fish and then Jesus told them He would make them fishers of people."What does fishing for people mean, Gramps?""Jesus wants us to tell others about Him. He wants us to share the good news that He loves us and died and rose again to save us so they can know Him too."Josiah smiled. "Thank you for taking me fishing, Gramps--and for always reminding me how much Jesus loves me." -Lisa Fuller

Josiah knew two things for sure about Gramps--he loved God and he loved to fish! Josiah couldn't wait to spend the weekend fishing with his grandpa. They were going to fish all day and then spend the night at the cabin on the lake."Hi, Gramps!" Josiah shouted as he jumped out of the car. Gramps gave Josiah a big hug, and then they headed over to the shed to get their fishing gear ready. "Ouch!" Josiah cried out."Be careful around those fishing hooks. They'll stick you," Gramps reminded him.After they had packed the car with their fishing gear and the rest of their supplies, Gramps said, "I think we have everything. Let's hit the road!"Grandma waved goodbye as they drove down the driveway. Gramps took full advantage of the thirty-minute drive to the cabin to remind Josiah of the fishing safety, fire safety, and cabin safety rules. Gramps had retired from the military, so structure and proper procedure were very important to him.When they got to the cabin, they unpacked the car and loaded the boat with their gear. "All right," said Gramps. "Let's go fishing!""Yes!" Josiah climbed into the little john boat, and Gramps pushed them out onto the water. The little motor hummed loudly as they roared across the lake.After baiting their hooks and casting their lines out, they both sat quietly for a few minutes, and before long, the fish started biting. By the end of the day, they had caught a whole cooler full of fish."Fish fry for dinner tonight!" Gramps announced.After dinner, Gramps and Josiah sat beside the campfire. "You know, Josiah, catching all those fish today reminded me of a story in the Bible." Gramps pulled a small Bible from his back pocket and read about how Jesus's disciples caught a huge amount of fish and then Jesus told them He would make them fishers of people."What does fishing for people mean, Gramps?""Jesus wants us to tell others about Him. He wants us to share the good news that He loves us and died and rose again to save us so they can know Him too."Josiah smiled. "Thank you for taking me fishing, Gramps--and for always reminding me how much Jesus loves me." -Lisa Fuller

Fishing with Gramps7b7267d2-e526-46ea-95fe-fc9f295d90cbTue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHard Work and Long Perspective with Lawrence DunningMaybe you are a Jiujitsu master - or maybe not. Either way, there are some really powerful lessons about how to find meaning and purpose that can be found from martial arts training.  Anything that comes too easily is usually not satisfying. Yet we are afraid of hard work! So how do these get balanced? Join me in this episode as Lawrence Dunning and I talk about how to find that meaningful, purposeful part of life that makes life worth living. We explore how what he learned through Jiujitsu has been applied to the rest of his life. These mental perspectives can help anyone to find the same! You can learn more about Lawrence Dunning on his podcast Enter The Lionhart or by searching for him on Instagram or Linked In.

Maybe you are a Jiujitsu master - or maybe not. Either way, there are some really powerful lessons about how to find meaning and purpose that can be found from martial arts training.  Anything that comes too easily is usually not satisfying. Yet we are afraid of hard work! So how do these get balanced? Join me in this episode as Lawrence Dunning and I talk about how to find that meaningful, purposeful part of life that makes life worth living. We explore how what he learned through Jiujitsu has been applied to the rest of his life. These mental perspectives can help anyone to find the same! You can learn more about Lawrence Dunning on his podcast Enter The Lionhart or by searching for him on Instagram or Linked In.

fullHard Work and Long Perspective with Lawrence Dunning01e5a3a9-4eae-4328-9e3b-73ff6c25d6cbMon, 20 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe No.1 Health Expert: The One Food (WE ALL EAT) That's Killing Us Slowly: Max LugavereMax Lugavere is a foremost expert on the brain and how we can get the best out of it. A New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, his books 'Genius Foods', 'Genius Life' and 'Genius Kitchen' have ushered in a new way of seeing how what we eat effects how effective our brain is. What few know about Max is that his best-selling books come from deeply heartfelt motivation, as he saw his mother lost to dementia. Ever since that terrible day he's had one focus and one focus only - what can people do to protect and enable their brain and mental capacity. In a conversation packed with takeaway, practical insights, he takes us through how you can take your brain from ordinary to extraordinary. One of the foremost experts on nutrition to ever appear on DOAC, Max has an ability to take the latest scientific concepts and translate it into human like few we've ever seen before. Max Lugavere: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3Z4gIQQ Twitter: http://bit.ly/3IdkuAy Website: http://bit.ly/3xyCBf8 Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Lugavere is a foremost expert on the brain and how we can get the best out of it. A New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, his books 'Genius Foods', 'Genius Life' and 'Genius Kitchen' have ushered in a new way of seeing how what we eat effects how effective our brain is. What few know about Max is that his best-selling books come from deeply heartfelt motivation, as he saw his mother lost to dementia. Ever since that terrible day he's had one focus and one focus only - what can people do to protect and enable their brain and mental capacity. In a conversation packed with takeaway, practical insights, he takes us through how you can take your brain from ordinary to extraordinary. One of the foremost experts on nutrition to ever appear on DOAC, Max has an ability to take the latest scientific concepts and translate it into human like few we've ever seen before. Max Lugavere: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3Z4gIQQ Twitter: http://bit.ly/3IdkuAy Website: http://bit.ly/3xyCBf8 Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe No.1 Health Expert: The One Food (WE ALL EAT) That's Killing Us Slowly: Max Lugavered61d2137-0c11-41f2-8401-479c8c11afc3Mon, 20 Feb 2023 06:25:00 +00006767https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2023) As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2023)d9f5a955-f429-4c32-9e06-3dc7b6d3950bMon, 20 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2023) As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2023)329638aa-53db-4cb5-aa95-56ca108f3e54Mon, 20 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2023) As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2023)71ade030-4c0e-4d26-80ed-322f0cce43feMon, 20 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2023) As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2023)b07409e1-710c-442d-9eca-d4eb33705e9cMon, 20 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Unity of Soul and Body The soul and the body “are not two natures united, but rather their union forms a single nature.” The Catechism introduces us to this profound mystery and begins to unpack our nature as a body and as a soul. Fr. Mike shows us how so much pain and confusion in modern times—and indeed throughout history—stems from an attempt to separate these two inseparable parts of our being. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 362-368. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The soul and the body “are not two natures united, but rather their union forms a single nature.” The Catechism introduces us to this profound mystery and begins to unpack our nature as a body and as a soul. Fr. Mike shows us how so much pain and confusion in modern times—and indeed throughout history—stems from an attempt to separate these two inseparable parts of our being. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 362-368. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 51: Unity of Soul and Body299b6dc0-f3bb-4eeb-897b-2b37f93a9ee2Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Unity of Soul and Body The soul and the body “are not two natures united, but rather their union forms a single nature.” The Catechism introduces us to this profound mystery and begins to unpack our nature as a body and as a soul. Fr. Mike shows us how so much pain and confusion in modern times—and indeed throughout history—stems from an attempt to separate these two inseparable parts of our being. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 362-368. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The soul and the body “are not two natures united, but rather their union forms a single nature.” The Catechism introduces us to this profound mystery and begins to unpack our nature as a body and as a soul. Fr. Mike shows us how so much pain and confusion in modern times—and indeed throughout history—stems from an attempt to separate these two inseparable parts of our being. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 362-368. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 51: Unity of Soul and Body0d1c167b-3836-447d-a434-b83dde4e7e0aMon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo More Junk"Ouch! My tummy hurts," Micah said on the way home from his friend's birthday sleepover."What did you eat at the party?" Mom asked."Well, last night we had tacos for dinner--I ate four. Then I had some birthday cake, ice cream, and chips. I finished off the night with a bunch of candy. This morning I had some hot chocolate and two donuts.""I'm not surprised you don't feel good," Mom said. "Eating that much junk food would give anyone a tummy ache."Micah groaned and held his stomach. "I don't think I'll do that again."At school on Monday, Micah and some of his friends were talking about Jonathan. They were laughing about him and calling him the class nerd. Micah didn't really feel that way about him, but he wanted to fit in with his friends. Afterwards, he felt terrible, just like he'd felt when he'd eaten too much junk food."What's bothering you, Micah?" Mom asked when he got home from school.Micah sighed. "I was saying junk about Jonathan with a group of my friends just so I could fit in, and now I feel awful about it.""What do you think you should do about it?""I think I need to ask Jesus to forgive me for saying such unkind things. And I should probably apologize to Jonathan too--I think he overheard us making fun of him.""That sounds like the right thing to do," Mom said. "You know, the Bible says the tongue can bring death or life. The words we say can either build others up and encourage them or hurt them and make them feel bad--and saying unkind things can make you feel bad too. I think you feel the way you do because you know saying junk like that doesn't fit who you are as a Christian. Since you know Jesus, you have the Holy Spirit inside you, and He's urging you to speak with kindness and be an encouragement to others. Let Him guide you in using your words in a way that shows others His love."Micah nodded. "Okay, I'll do that. No more talking junk!" He picked up his backpack. "I'm going to my room to pray, and then I need to call Jonathan." -Lisa Fuller

"Ouch! My tummy hurts," Micah said on the way home from his friend's birthday sleepover."What did you eat at the party?" Mom asked."Well, last night we had tacos for dinner--I ate four. Then I had some birthday cake, ice cream, and chips. I finished off the night with a bunch of candy. This morning I had some hot chocolate and two donuts.""I'm not surprised you don't feel good," Mom said. "Eating that much junk food would give anyone a tummy ache."Micah groaned and held his stomach. "I don't think I'll do that again."At school on Monday, Micah and some of his friends were talking about Jonathan. They were laughing about him and calling him the class nerd. Micah didn't really feel that way about him, but he wanted to fit in with his friends. Afterwards, he felt terrible, just like he'd felt when he'd eaten too much junk food."What's bothering you, Micah?" Mom asked when he got home from school.Micah sighed. "I was saying junk about Jonathan with a group of my friends just so I could fit in, and now I feel awful about it.""What do you think you should do about it?""I think I need to ask Jesus to forgive me for saying such unkind things. And I should probably apologize to Jonathan too--I think he overheard us making fun of him.""That sounds like the right thing to do," Mom said. "You know, the Bible says the tongue can bring death or life. The words we say can either build others up and encourage them or hurt them and make them feel bad--and saying unkind things can make you feel bad too. I think you feel the way you do because you know saying junk like that doesn't fit who you are as a Christian. Since you know Jesus, you have the Holy Spirit inside you, and He's urging you to speak with kindness and be an encouragement to others. Let Him guide you in using your words in a way that shows others His love."Micah nodded. "Okay, I'll do that. No more talking junk!" He picked up his backpack. "I'm going to my room to pray, and then I need to call Jonathan." -Lisa Fuller

No More Junk5456eb4e-08db-4216-a95b-cf33269fdc19Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2023) Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2023)1228ed6d-202f-46c1-9dd4-c8d26e4c864cSun, 19 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2023) Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2023)e79435ea-af41-4be3-b6b0-b985a62d5373Sun, 19 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2023) Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2023)18765300-7a30-4bf6-aafb-428379cd4380Sun, 19 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2023) Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2023)e983538d-3a58-4872-a495-d0564f46218eSun, 19 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: The Dignity of Man “God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). The Catechism teaches us about man’s God-given dignity and unique place in creation. Fr. Mike explains the unity that exists between all persons, and how this necessitates a “law of human solidarity and charity.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 355-361. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

“God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). The Catechism teaches us about man’s God-given dignity and unique place in creation. Fr. Mike explains the unity that exists between all persons, and how this necessitates a “law of human solidarity and charity.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 355-361. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 50: The Dignity of Manec4a1957-24e1-418a-aa62-59869805625eSun, 19 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: The Dignity of Man “God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). The Catechism teaches us about man’s God-given dignity and unique place in creation. Fr. Mike explains the unity that exists between all persons, and how this necessitates a “law of human solidarity and charity.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 355-361. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

“God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). The Catechism teaches us about man’s God-given dignity and unique place in creation. Fr. Mike explains the unity that exists between all persons, and how this necessitates a “law of human solidarity and charity.” Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 355-361. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 50: The Dignity of Man5484da1a-5059-4a13-8c19-c3095a332937Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnfailing Love"Please don't tell Dad," Ethan begged his sister, stuffing his science test into his backpack. "I didn't expect to get a high grade, but I sure didn't think it would be this bad. I did my best. Promise you won't tell.""I won't," said Mira. "But Mom and Dad will find out anyway."When they got home, Ethan retreated to his room and stayed there until his mom called him to dinner. "I got an email from your science teacher," Mom said when Ethan came to the table. "He realized he put the wrong grade on your test--you actually improved quite a bit from last time."Ethan jumped out of his chair and pulled out his test. "I knew it! I knew I must have done better than this!"Dad reached for the test and looked it over. "Well, I'm glad this isn't the correct grade, but why didn't you show this to us earlier?""I was trying to do better, but this test said I did worse, so I thought you'd be mad at me for getting such a low grade.""Oh, Ethan, we would have been concerned, but not angry," said Mom. "We know how hard you've been working, and we're proud of you.""Grades are a measure of the progress you're making," said Dad, "but they're not a measure of our love. You're our son, and we'll always love you."Mira grinned at her brother. "My Sunday school teacher says God is like that too. He loves us even when we fail.""That's right," said Mom. "If God sent out report cards, how high do you think our grades would be?""Um, I don't know. Probably not very high," said Ethan."Not high at all," Dad agreed. "Everyone would fall short. That's why Jesus died for our sins--so He could give us His perfect grade in place of our failing one! That's how much He loves us. Our love for you isn't based on how well you do in school, Ethan, and God's love for us isn't based on how well we do in life.""Right," said Mom. "Actually, the times we fail are often the times that help us recognize our need for Jesus--the times we feel His love the most." -Gail L. Jenner

"Please don't tell Dad," Ethan begged his sister, stuffing his science test into his backpack. "I didn't expect to get a high grade, but I sure didn't think it would be this bad. I did my best. Promise you won't tell.""I won't," said Mira. "But Mom and Dad will find out anyway."When they got home, Ethan retreated to his room and stayed there until his mom called him to dinner. "I got an email from your science teacher," Mom said when Ethan came to the table. "He realized he put the wrong grade on your test--you actually improved quite a bit from last time."Ethan jumped out of his chair and pulled out his test. "I knew it! I knew I must have done better than this!"Dad reached for the test and looked it over. "Well, I'm glad this isn't the correct grade, but why didn't you show this to us earlier?""I was trying to do better, but this test said I did worse, so I thought you'd be mad at me for getting such a low grade.""Oh, Ethan, we would have been concerned, but not angry," said Mom. "We know how hard you've been working, and we're proud of you.""Grades are a measure of the progress you're making," said Dad, "but they're not a measure of our love. You're our son, and we'll always love you."Mira grinned at her brother. "My Sunday school teacher says God is like that too. He loves us even when we fail.""That's right," said Mom. "If God sent out report cards, how high do you think our grades would be?""Um, I don't know. Probably not very high," said Ethan."Not high at all," Dad agreed. "Everyone would fall short. That's why Jesus died for our sins--so He could give us His perfect grade in place of our failing one! That's how much He loves us. Our love for you isn't based on how well you do in school, Ethan, and God's love for us isn't based on how well we do in life.""Right," said Mom. "Actually, the times we fail are often the times that help us recognize our need for Jesus--the times we feel His love the most." -Gail L. Jenner

Unfailing Love5855a680-956d-41b0-b636-b0a4ffd10b0fSun, 19 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2/19/23 Homeless: Give Up or Surrender Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. The difference between giving up and surrender is one word: trust. There are so many circumstances in life that are beyond our control. We can easily feel powerless as we realize that we cannot control all outcomes. Christ's words in the Gospel might look like giving up, but they are something vastly different...and far more hopeful. Mass Readings from February 19, 2023: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48

Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. The difference between giving up and surrender is one word: trust. There are so many circumstances in life that are beyond our control. We can easily feel powerless as we realize that we cannot control all outcomes. Christ's words in the Gospel might look like giving up, but they are something vastly different...and far more hopeful. Mass Readings from February 19, 2023: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48

full2/19/23 Homeless: Give Up or Surrender49442435-78d0-4957-bf3a-70bb731e973dSat, 18 Feb 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2/19/23 Homeless: Give Up or Surrender Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. The difference between giving up and surrender is one word: trust. There are so many circumstances in life that are beyond our control. We can easily feel powerless as we realize that we cannot control all outcomes. Christ's words in the Gospel might look like giving up, but they are something vastly different...and far more hopeful. Mass Readings from February 19, 2023: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48

Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. The difference between giving up and surrender is one word: trust. There are so many circumstances in life that are beyond our control. We can easily feel powerless as we realize that we cannot control all outcomes. Christ's words in the Gospel might look like giving up, but they are something vastly different...and far more hopeful. Mass Readings from February 19, 2023: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48

full2/19/23 Homeless: Give Up or Surrendere0895861-b8c4-4678-85d2-16ea839c845eSat, 18 Feb 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2/19/23 Homeless: Give Up or Surrender Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. The difference between giving up and surrender is one word: trust. There are so many circumstances in life that are beyond our control. We can easily feel powerless as we realize that we cannot control all outcomes. Christ's words in the Gospel might look like giving up, but they are something vastly different...and far more hopeful. Mass Readings from February 19, 2023: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48

Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. The difference between giving up and surrender is one word: trust. There are so many circumstances in life that are beyond our control. We can easily feel powerless as we realize that we cannot control all outcomes. Christ's words in the Gospel might look like giving up, but they are something vastly different...and far more hopeful. Mass Readings from February 19, 2023: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48

full2/19/23 Homeless: Give Up or Surrendercb734360-c15b-4280-b55f-b706e4a10fbdSat, 18 Feb 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2023) Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2023)8972e81e-997d-4eb6-ab28-8c29dcaee3e4Sat, 18 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2023) Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2023)75b35200-9c23-49dc-a299-6b0836e5af3bSat, 18 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2023) Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2023)3196d620-fa46-4be4-9f42-5c1ea0a0997fSat, 18 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2023) Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2023)a7e73497-1b71-44d7-8a19-d7a1f9b22f3dSat, 18 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: We Are Created For Worship There is a solidarity among all of God’s creatures because all are oriented to give glory to God. We learn that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, sanctifying it and blessing it. Fr. Mike tells us that all creatures were made with a view to the Sabbath, created for the worship and adoration of God. We are all called to the sacred task of worshiping God and nothing else should take precedence over it. We end with an “In Brief” review of all we have learned in recent sessions about the physical world, the spiritual world, angels, and creation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 344-354. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

There is a solidarity among all of God’s creatures because all are oriented to give glory to God. We learn that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, sanctifying it and blessing it. Fr. Mike tells us that all creatures were made with a view to the Sabbath, created for the worship and adoration of God. We are all called to the sacred task of worshiping God and nothing else should take precedence over it. We end with an “In Brief” review of all we have learned in recent sessions about the physical world, the spiritual world, angels, and creation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 344-354. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 49: We Are Created For Worship5fa7680e-0b0a-4cc5-800f-41b716d85463Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: We Are Created For Worship There is a solidarity among all of God’s creatures because all are oriented to give glory to God. We learn that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, sanctifying it and blessing it. Fr. Mike tells us that all creatures were made with a view to the Sabbath, created for the worship and adoration of God. We are all called to the sacred task of worshiping God and nothing else should take precedence over it. We end with an “In Brief” review of all we have learned in recent sessions about the physical world, the spiritual world, angels, and creation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 344-354. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

There is a solidarity among all of God’s creatures because all are oriented to give glory to God. We learn that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, sanctifying it and blessing it. Fr. Mike tells us that all creatures were made with a view to the Sabbath, created for the worship and adoration of God. We are all called to the sacred task of worshiping God and nothing else should take precedence over it. We end with an “In Brief” review of all we have learned in recent sessions about the physical world, the spiritual world, angels, and creation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 344-354. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 49: We Are Created For Worshiped69ead0-2725-4933-84ad-55825bc5c2ceSat, 18 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShining Stars"I'm tired of this history book!" Akera slammed the book shut and flopped back on the couch. "Yeah! It's boring!" Ky looked up from the laptop and shared a look of misery with his sister. Mom sighed and rubbed her forehead. "Kids, I've already changed your history curriculum twice this year. Now it's time to cut the complaining and do the work." "But, Mom," Akera whined. "Can't we switch it one more time?" Mom shook her head. "We are finishing this book, and that's final. Has it occurred to you that it's probably not the curriculum but your attitudes that need to change?" She got up to pour herself some coffee. "Remember when we went to the planetarium last month?""Yeah," said Ky. "It was one of the coolest field trips ever!"Akera smiled thoughtfully. "My favorite part was that show about the stars--it was beautiful." "One of the nice things about homeschooling is we get to take field trips whenever we want," Mom said. "But that doesn't mean you get to change the curriculum whenever you want. And speaking of stars, do either of you happen to remember what Paul said about God's children being like stars?" Akera slid on a pair of sunglasses and took a selfie. "Not really, but I do look like a star!" Ky cackled as Mom stifled a giggle. "Ha-ha. Not that kind of star. In Philippians 2, Paul wrote that when we do things without grumbling, our lives shine like stars, showing the world that we are God's children." "Oh, I remember that now," Ky said. "Doesn't chapter two start with Paul talking about Jesus coming to earth and dying on the cross for us?" "Yes," said Mom. "That was the most selfless thing, wasn't it? And He did it willingly--without complaining."Ky tossed a pillow at Akera. "Guess we haven't been like stars today, have we?" Akera threw the pillow back. "I guess not. Even though we don't like history right now, we don't have to complain about it. We are God's children, and I want to show it by the way I live my life." Mom smiled. "You kids are pretty smart.""Yep," said Ky. "We have a good teacher." -Savannah Coleman

"I'm tired of this history book!" Akera slammed the book shut and flopped back on the couch. "Yeah! It's boring!" Ky looked up from the laptop and shared a look of misery with his sister. Mom sighed and rubbed her forehead. "Kids, I've already changed your history curriculum twice this year. Now it's time to cut the complaining and do the work." "But, Mom," Akera whined. "Can't we switch it one more time?" Mom shook her head. "We are finishing this book, and that's final. Has it occurred to you that it's probably not the curriculum but your attitudes that need to change?" She got up to pour herself some coffee. "Remember when we went to the planetarium last month?""Yeah," said Ky. "It was one of the coolest field trips ever!"Akera smiled thoughtfully. "My favorite part was that show about the stars--it was beautiful." "One of the nice things about homeschooling is we get to take field trips whenever we want," Mom said. "But that doesn't mean you get to change the curriculum whenever you want. And speaking of stars, do either of you happen to remember what Paul said about God's children being like stars?" Akera slid on a pair of sunglasses and took a selfie. "Not really, but I do look like a star!" Ky cackled as Mom stifled a giggle. "Ha-ha. Not that kind of star. In Philippians 2, Paul wrote that when we do things without grumbling, our lives shine like stars, showing the world that we are God's children." "Oh, I remember that now," Ky said. "Doesn't chapter two start with Paul talking about Jesus coming to earth and dying on the cross for us?" "Yes," said Mom. "That was the most selfless thing, wasn't it? And He did it willingly--without complaining."Ky tossed a pillow at Akera. "Guess we haven't been like stars today, have we?" Akera threw the pillow back. "I guess not. Even though we don't like history right now, we don't have to complain about it. We are God's children, and I want to show it by the way I live my life." Mom smiled. "You kids are pretty smart.""Yep," said Ky. "We have a good teacher." -Savannah Coleman

Shining Stars2967237e-b673-4c1a-a4ae-6620ff96293fSat, 18 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 97 - The SECRET Hack Behind The Perfect First Date: Paul BrunsonIn your social life the first date is one of the most stressful experiences you can have. From worrying about the impression you want to make, what to wear, where to go and whether this is your future life partner or not, the expectations you set for a first date become impossible. In this moment the love doctor Paul Brunson breaks down why we are all setting ourselves up for failure and why we shouldn’t even go on dates! Instead Paul believes you should scrap the dinner date and go for 30 minute meet ups over a coffee or a walk, relieving all the pressure. What about the all important chemistry on a date? Paul believes this is just physical attraction and listening. Simple! Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/CJDD2DKdtxb Paul- https://www.instagram.com/paulcbrunson/?hl=en https://www.paulcbrunson.com Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In your social life the first date is one of the most stressful experiences you can have. From worrying about the impression you want to make, what to wear, where to go and whether this is your future life partner or not, the expectations you set for a first date become impossible. In this moment the love doctor Paul Brunson breaks down why we are all setting ourselves up for failure and why we shouldn’t even go on dates! Instead Paul believes you should scrap the dinner date and go for 30 minute meet ups over a coffee or a walk, relieving all the pressure. What about the all important chemistry on a date? Paul believes this is just physical attraction and listening. Simple! Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/CJDD2DKdtxb Paul- https://www.instagram.com/paulcbrunson/?hl=en https://www.paulcbrunson.com Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 97 - The SECRET Hack Behind The Perfect First Date: Paul Brunson5999bb45-ff16-4427-a124-5b0f47fb684cFri, 17 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000605https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: God's Presence (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 48: God's Presence (2023)eb8f7725-886f-41cb-b6ae-e2775d146f4fFri, 17 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: God's Presence (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 48: God's Presence (2023)94d68204-bb58-401b-a866-a5a84bf1fddaFri, 17 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: God's Presence (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 48: God's Presence (2023)6ba22c18-1d8d-4ca7-a072-d183dff4dc5cFri, 17 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: God's Presence (2023) Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 48: God's Presence (2023)68d66c74-e76e-4406-b7c5-4ca1af78b4a8Fri, 17 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: Creation in Order God created all of the visible world in richness, diversity, and order, and everything owes its existence to God. Because all of creation comes from God, every creature has its own goodness and perfection. God created wills the interdependence of all creatures, and all of creation is placed under the dominion of human beings. God gave us the world for our use, but not for our abuse. Man, made in the image and likeness of God, is the summit of the Creator’s work, and we are charged with caring for the natural world and all of its creatures. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 337-343. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

God created all of the visible world in richness, diversity, and order, and everything owes its existence to God. Because all of creation comes from God, every creature has its own goodness and perfection. God created wills the interdependence of all creatures, and all of creation is placed under the dominion of human beings. God gave us the world for our use, but not for our abuse. Man, made in the image and likeness of God, is the summit of the Creator’s work, and we are charged with caring for the natural world and all of its creatures. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 337-343. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 48: Creation in Order4265b29f-d97c-4cb2-89cd-b8765ff91c7fFri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: Creation in Order God created all of the visible world in richness, diversity, and order, and everything owes its existence to God. Because all of creation comes from God, every creature has its own goodness and perfection. God created wills the interdependence of all creatures, and all of creation is placed under the dominion of human beings. God gave us the world for our use, but not for our abuse. Man, made in the image and likeness of God, is the summit of the Creator’s work, and we are charged with caring for the natural world and all of its creatures. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 337-343. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

God created all of the visible world in richness, diversity, and order, and everything owes its existence to God. Because all of creation comes from God, every creature has its own goodness and perfection. God created wills the interdependence of all creatures, and all of creation is placed under the dominion of human beings. God gave us the world for our use, but not for our abuse. Man, made in the image and likeness of God, is the summit of the Creator’s work, and we are charged with caring for the natural world and all of its creatures. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 337-343. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 48: Creation in Order7218ef69-86c6-499b-9843-fdd0594bbbccFri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBetter Than the Coast Guard"That was cool!" Jude said when he returned home after his class had toured a Coast Guard ship at the sea festival held in their coastal city. "Did you learn what the Coast Guard does?" Dad asked."This pamphlet says they fight smuggling, protect ships and ports, and rescue victims of sea disasters," Jude replied. "They pick up survivors when a plane crashes in the ocean too. Our guide said they saved at least six thousand lives last year! Storms sometimes come up fast, and people can't make it back to shore. Other times boaters just don't pay attention to the warnings. But the reason people are in trouble doesn't matter to the Coast Guard. I bet they save more lives each year than anybody!""They're well trained and do save a lot of lives," said Dad. "In times of war, the Coast Guard becomes a part of the Navy. Do you know the Coast Guard's motto?"Jude nodded. "Yep. Our guide told us. 'Semper Paratus'--'Always Ready.'" "The Coast Guard does a good job," said Mom. "But I can think of somebody who saves even more lives than the people in the Coast Guard do."Jude looked surprised. "You can? Who?""I think I know," said Dad. "I think Mom means Jesus. He's willing to save anyone who will trust in Him."Mom nodded. "Can you imagine that anyone struggling in the water would refuse help from the Coast Guard? I know I wouldn't! I would gladly accept help if the Coast Guard ever came to rescue me. But all of us need to be rescued from sin, yet many people refuse to accept the help Jesus offers. But no matter how much we keep trying to save ourselves, we never can.""People might try to save themselves by doing good things, right?" asked Jude. "Like by going to church and giving money and being good. Stuff like that?"Dad nodded. "But trying to save ourselves by doing good things won't work--it's like trying to rescue yourself when you're drowning. Trusting in Jesus is the only way we can be saved."Jude smiled. "I'm so glad He came to rescue us." -Linda L. Leonard

"That was cool!" Jude said when he returned home after his class had toured a Coast Guard ship at the sea festival held in their coastal city. "Did you learn what the Coast Guard does?" Dad asked."This pamphlet says they fight smuggling, protect ships and ports, and rescue victims of sea disasters," Jude replied. "They pick up survivors when a plane crashes in the ocean too. Our guide said they saved at least six thousand lives last year! Storms sometimes come up fast, and people can't make it back to shore. Other times boaters just don't pay attention to the warnings. But the reason people are in trouble doesn't matter to the Coast Guard. I bet they save more lives each year than anybody!""They're well trained and do save a lot of lives," said Dad. "In times of war, the Coast Guard becomes a part of the Navy. Do you know the Coast Guard's motto?"Jude nodded. "Yep. Our guide told us. 'Semper Paratus'--'Always Ready.'" "The Coast Guard does a good job," said Mom. "But I can think of somebody who saves even more lives than the people in the Coast Guard do."Jude looked surprised. "You can? Who?""I think I know," said Dad. "I think Mom means Jesus. He's willing to save anyone who will trust in Him."Mom nodded. "Can you imagine that anyone struggling in the water would refuse help from the Coast Guard? I know I wouldn't! I would gladly accept help if the Coast Guard ever came to rescue me. But all of us need to be rescued from sin, yet many people refuse to accept the help Jesus offers. But no matter how much we keep trying to save ourselves, we never can.""People might try to save themselves by doing good things, right?" asked Jude. "Like by going to church and giving money and being good. Stuff like that?"Dad nodded. "But trying to save ourselves by doing good things won't work--it's like trying to rescue yourself when you're drowning. Trusting in Jesus is the only way we can be saved."Jude smiled. "I'm so glad He came to rescue us." -Linda L. Leonard

Better Than the Coast Guard00d4c983-78ad-4c4f-96fd-1cf3d5ba5458Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Reasons Catholics Must Give Alms This Lent What are alms? Why must we give them? Am I supposed to go broke for Jesus? Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to be charitable this Lent, emphasizing how almsgiving is a foundational part of living the Faith. In being joyful givers, we imitate Christ, who became poor for our sake, and we show our gratitude for God’s grace. These are just a few of the reasons Fr. Mike offers in this video as to why we should exercise almsgiving according to our means.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What are alms? Why must we give them? Am I supposed to go broke for Jesus? Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to be charitable this Lent, emphasizing how almsgiving is a foundational part of living the Faith. In being joyful givers, we imitate Christ, who became poor for our sake, and we show our gratitude for God’s grace. These are just a few of the reasons Fr. Mike offers in this video as to why we should exercise almsgiving according to our means.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full4 Reasons Catholics Must Give Alms This Lent541dab7c-8db4-44af-b9bc-79625c9f7e36Thu, 16 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Reasons Catholics Must Give Alms This Lent What are alms? Why must we give them? Am I supposed to go broke for Jesus? Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to be charitable this Lent, emphasizing how almsgiving is a foundational part of living the Faith. In being joyful givers, we imitate Christ, who became poor for our sake, and we show our gratitude for God’s grace. These are just a few of the reasons Fr. Mike offers in this video as to why we should exercise almsgiving according to our means.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What are alms? Why must we give them? Am I supposed to go broke for Jesus? Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to be charitable this Lent, emphasizing how almsgiving is a foundational part of living the Faith. In being joyful givers, we imitate Christ, who became poor for our sake, and we show our gratitude for God’s grace. These are just a few of the reasons Fr. Mike offers in this video as to why we should exercise almsgiving according to our means.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full4 Reasons Catholics Must Give Alms This Lente65b19c2-13d8-4f3b-b364-b4c179eaae29Thu, 16 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPhilippians 3a – Press OnPhilippians 3

Philippians 3

fullPhilippians 3a – Press Onf7a924f0-104c-48fb-b982-e084d075d62fThu, 16 Feb 2023 13:30:00 +0000752https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSPECIAL: How to Discern Your Vocation (w/ Catholic Talk Show at SEEK 2023)We have a special episode of The Catholic Gentleman recorded in front of a live audience at SEEK 2023 with The Catholic Talk Show. I was invited to discuss discerning your path in life and give advice to Catholics trying to find their way. Everything that we share can be applied throughout our lives. A special thank you to FOCUS and Spoke Street. 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Special Thanks • FOCUS SEEK 23 • Spoke Street Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a special episode of The Catholic Gentleman recorded in front of a live audience at SEEK 2023 with The Catholic Talk Show. I was invited to discuss discerning your path in life and give advice to Catholics trying to find their way. Everything that we share can be applied throughout our lives. A special thank you to FOCUS and Spoke Street. 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Special Thanks • FOCUS SEEK 23 • Spoke Street Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSPECIAL: How to Discern Your Vocation (w/ Catholic Talk Show at SEEK 2023)b29bce38-995c-4b56-ad3e-b737a670472aThu, 16 Feb 2023 11:15:00 +00002663https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBehaviour Change Scientist: How I Lost 120lbs With Kindness: Shahroo IzadiIf your friend tells you about a new goal they want to achieve, would you tell them that there is no way they can do it, or that it wasn’t for people like them? Of course you wouldn’t! But why is it that so many of us speak to ourselves in this way? If you really want to change your habits for good, behaviour change specialist Shahroo Izadi believes that this self-talk is what is holding you back from the real change you want to achieve. Instead, Shahroo believes we have to treat ourselves with kindness to create lasting difference. In this necessary conversation Shahroo breaks down her kindness method and how her own life influenced it, from her work as an addiction therapist to the struggles in her personal life. If you want to change any habit in your life for good, this episode is essential for you! Shahroo Izadi: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3IpPG0C Twitter: https://bit.ly/3IpQbI2 Website: http://bit.ly/3I7ExjA Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your friend tells you about a new goal they want to achieve, would you tell them that there is no way they can do it, or that it wasn’t for people like them? Of course you wouldn’t! But why is it that so many of us speak to ourselves in this way? If you really want to change your habits for good, behaviour change specialist Shahroo Izadi believes that this self-talk is what is holding you back from the real change you want to achieve. Instead, Shahroo believes we have to treat ourselves with kindness to create lasting difference. In this necessary conversation Shahroo breaks down her kindness method and how her own life influenced it, from her work as an addiction therapist to the struggles in her personal life. If you want to change any habit in your life for good, this episode is essential for you! Shahroo Izadi: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3IpPG0C Twitter: https://bit.ly/3IpQbI2 Website: http://bit.ly/3I7ExjA Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBehaviour Change Scientist: How I Lost 120lbs With Kindness: Shahroo Izadicc9fab50-68b5-478e-8f52-8110c1c87c3eThu, 16 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +00003617https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Golden Calf (2023) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 47: The Golden Calf (2023)46a5a602-2e3e-44c7-9b6c-78f8a869760dThu, 16 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Golden Calf (2023) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 47: The Golden Calf (2023)b4ee8124-7c4e-4b5c-9ac5-8cf202e3f223Thu, 16 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Golden Calf (2023) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 47: The Golden Calf (2023)4d60f82a-02ea-439c-a982-f75253ca2104Thu, 16 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Golden Calf (2023) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 47: The Golden Calf (2023)1c414484-7f74-4f64-bf8a-14801d0c3505Thu, 16 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Angels The angels belong to Christ as they were made through him and for him, and he has made them messengers of his saving plan. We learn that angels have been present throughout the history of salvation, and the life of Christ is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. Fr. Mike explains how in the liturgy, we join the angels in praising God, and all of human life is surrounded by angels’ care and protection. He reminds us that all angels and saints have the power to intercede for us before God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 331-336. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The angels belong to Christ as they were made through him and for him, and he has made them messengers of his saving plan. We learn that angels have been present throughout the history of salvation, and the life of Christ is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. Fr. Mike explains how in the liturgy, we join the angels in praising God, and all of human life is surrounded by angels’ care and protection. He reminds us that all angels and saints have the power to intercede for us before God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 331-336. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 47: The Angels9f155316-de99-4749-82f7-f04d966dd926Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Angels The angels belong to Christ as they were made through him and for him, and he has made them messengers of his saving plan. We learn that angels have been present throughout the history of salvation, and the life of Christ is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. Fr. Mike explains how in the liturgy, we join the angels in praising God, and all of human life is surrounded by angels’ care and protection. He reminds us that all angels and saints have the power to intercede for us before God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 331-336. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The angels belong to Christ as they were made through him and for him, and he has made them messengers of his saving plan. We learn that angels have been present throughout the history of salvation, and the life of Christ is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. Fr. Mike explains how in the liturgy, we join the angels in praising God, and all of human life is surrounded by angels’ care and protection. He reminds us that all angels and saints have the power to intercede for us before God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 331-336. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 47: The Angels501cff90-d195-40d3-be1c-07d9fc7b096dThu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTell Jesus About ItZyan looked in awe at the newborn baby asleep in his arms. Zyan and his mom were visiting Aunt Sarah in the hospital because she had just had a baby. "You're so tiny, Baby Charlie," Zyan said softly. Aunt Sarah smiled.Just then, Charlie began to cry. "Umm." Zyan shifted nervously, unsure what to do.Aunt Sarah swooped in, scooping Charlie into her arms. "Oh, little one," she said, holding the baby close. "Tell Mama about it!" Charlie soon stopped crying, comforted by Aunt Sarah's closeness.On the drive home, Zyan's mom spoke. "You know, Zyan, something Aunt Sarah said to Charlie today reminded me of Jesus.""What was that?" asked Zyan."Well, Charlie needed his mom, so he cried out for her. Aunt Sarah came right over and was with him through his tears. Do you remember what Aunt Sarah said when she picked Charlie up?""Yeah," said Zyan. "She said, 'Tell Mama about it.'""Exactly," said Mom. "And Jesus does something similar with us. He promises to be with us--even in our most tearful moments. He tells us to tell Him how we're feeling and what we need. He is the One who will meet our needs, and His presence is what we need most.""So Jesus is with me even when I don't remember He's there?" asked Zyan."Absolutely!" said Mom. "Just like Aunt Sarah was there for Charlie and comforted him by holding him close, Jesus is always with us. No emotion we experience is too big for Him. In fact, in the Bible we find all kinds of people who loved God and talked with Him about their deepest hurts, questions, and feelings. I'm really glad that God shows us in His Word that we can find comfort with Him, even in our hardest moments.""Me too," said Zyan."And there's more good news to remember," Mom said. "Because Jesus died on the cross and rose from the grave, He promises He will one day make all things free from sin and free from tears! As Christians, we can know that He is with us now and forever, no matter what we face." -Kandi Zeller

Zyan looked in awe at the newborn baby asleep in his arms. Zyan and his mom were visiting Aunt Sarah in the hospital because she had just had a baby. "You're so tiny, Baby Charlie," Zyan said softly. Aunt Sarah smiled.Just then, Charlie began to cry. "Umm." Zyan shifted nervously, unsure what to do.Aunt Sarah swooped in, scooping Charlie into her arms. "Oh, little one," she said, holding the baby close. "Tell Mama about it!" Charlie soon stopped crying, comforted by Aunt Sarah's closeness.On the drive home, Zyan's mom spoke. "You know, Zyan, something Aunt Sarah said to Charlie today reminded me of Jesus.""What was that?" asked Zyan."Well, Charlie needed his mom, so he cried out for her. Aunt Sarah came right over and was with him through his tears. Do you remember what Aunt Sarah said when she picked Charlie up?""Yeah," said Zyan. "She said, 'Tell Mama about it.'""Exactly," said Mom. "And Jesus does something similar with us. He promises to be with us--even in our most tearful moments. He tells us to tell Him how we're feeling and what we need. He is the One who will meet our needs, and His presence is what we need most.""So Jesus is with me even when I don't remember He's there?" asked Zyan."Absolutely!" said Mom. "Just like Aunt Sarah was there for Charlie and comforted him by holding him close, Jesus is always with us. No emotion we experience is too big for Him. In fact, in the Bible we find all kinds of people who loved God and talked with Him about their deepest hurts, questions, and feelings. I'm really glad that God shows us in His Word that we can find comfort with Him, even in our hardest moments.""Me too," said Zyan."And there's more good news to remember," Mom said. "Because Jesus died on the cross and rose from the grave, He promises He will one day make all things free from sin and free from tears! As Christians, we can know that He is with us now and forever, no matter what we face." -Kandi Zeller

Tell Jesus About Itb6b463d2-314e-4ce3-aa18-3fe7398215cbThu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#276: Love part 2: Love Doesn't Mean Always Getting What you WantPsalm 119: 35-37 (NIV AND ICB) &amp; 1 John 5:3-5 We continue our short love series. Today's episode will define what a command is and understand that God's commands are made out of his love for us. We will hear what the Bible says about this and move to an example so the kids can understand it. They will learn that rules are actually loving; a way to protect us and bring us delight.&nbsp; Please help us reach our goal of sponsoring 100 children through Compassion International. We've made it very simple to do so. You can: 1. Text KBS &nbsp;to 83393 OR 2. go to compassion.com/kbs We have been sponsoring children through them for years. Check out their model, their integrity, and the impact they have made in these children and families lives. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 119: 35-37 (NIV AND ICB) &amp; 1 John 5:3-5 We continue our short love series. Today's episode will define what a command is and understand that God's commands are made out of his love for us. We will hear what the Bible says about this and move to an example so the kids can understand it. They will learn that rules are actually loving; a way to protect us and bring us delight.&nbsp; Please help us reach our goal of sponsoring 100 children through Compassion International. We've made it very simple to do so. You can: 1. Text KBS &nbsp;to 83393 OR 2. go to compassion.com/kbs We have been sponsoring children through them for years. Check out their model, their integrity, and the impact they have made in these children and families lives. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#276: Love part 2: Love Doesn't Mean Always Getting What you Want98cc7557-c9c2-4758-a56f-a9bed5e00c8aWed, 15 Feb 2023 11:00:30 +0000809https://216.73.216.191/allTags#472 Who Can Receive Communion? - Msgr. Eugene MorrisRecently there has been controversy over who can and can&#8217;t receive communion. Msgr. Eugene Morris joins us to help clarify this important question and gives us the proper parameters when knowing who can and cannot receive communion. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending Your Catholic faith. Today we talk about why some people, or maybe all people at some time, I don&#8217;t know how to quite how to put it, are excluded from receiving the Eucharist in the Catholic Church. Many people are deeply offended by this. Man…

Recently there has been controversy over who can and can&#8217;t receive communion. Msgr. Eugene Morris joins us to help clarify this important question and gives us the proper parameters when knowing who can and cannot receive communion. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending Your Catholic faith. Today we talk about why some people, or maybe all people at some time, I don&#8217;t know how to quite how to put it, are excluded from receiving the Eucharist in the Catholic Church. Many people are deeply offended by this. Man…

#472 Who Can Receive Communion? - Msgr. Eugene Morris50194c0a-02b8-4dfb-88ca-a6e2fa848dc0Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Set Apart for God (2023) Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 46: Set Apart for God (2023)d98a1f95-a9c7-45fb-a913-fa9c463bdbcbWed, 15 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Set Apart for God (2023) Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 46: Set Apart for God (2023)053b2781-75f9-42e8-a7d9-83f0ef76e93dWed, 15 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Set Apart for God (2023) Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 46: Set Apart for God (2023)ffa5db1e-9e4e-4f04-b15c-2fd0b5ed312aWed, 15 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Set Apart for God (2023) Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 46: Set Apart for God (2023)43eb2328-b4fc-4954-b8bc-8c0ebef088efWed, 15 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Heaven and Earth God created heaven and earth — all that we see and all that we don’t see. We learn that the earth is filled with men and many things we can see, but our faith tells us that there are many things on earth that we cannot see, including the presence of God and angels. Fr. Mike explains how human beings are spiritual and corporeal creatures, but angels are immortal, purely spiritual creatures. He tells us more about the role of angels and how, possessing intellect and will, they too are created to glorify God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 325-330. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

God created heaven and earth — all that we see and all that we don’t see. We learn that the earth is filled with men and many things we can see, but our faith tells us that there are many things on earth that we cannot see, including the presence of God and angels. Fr. Mike explains how human beings are spiritual and corporeal creatures, but angels are immortal, purely spiritual creatures. He tells us more about the role of angels and how, possessing intellect and will, they too are created to glorify God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 325-330. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 46: Heaven and Earthd67927c2-150d-48fe-9443-51e670b34085Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Heaven and Earth God created heaven and earth — all that we see and all that we don’t see. We learn that the earth is filled with men and many things we can see, but our faith tells us that there are many things on earth that we cannot see, including the presence of God and angels. Fr. Mike explains how human beings are spiritual and corporeal creatures, but angels are immortal, purely spiritual creatures. He tells us more about the role of angels and how, possessing intellect and will, they too are created to glorify God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 325-330. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

God created heaven and earth — all that we see and all that we don’t see. We learn that the earth is filled with men and many things we can see, but our faith tells us that there are many things on earth that we cannot see, including the presence of God and angels. Fr. Mike explains how human beings are spiritual and corporeal creatures, but angels are immortal, purely spiritual creatures. He tells us more about the role of angels and how, possessing intellect and will, they too are created to glorify God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 325-330. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 46: Heaven and Earth3badc924-e6ef-4174-a916-cfeca8b7cdb4Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWrong Way"We've been talking about evangelism in my class at church," Rae told her mom as they were relaxing in lounge chairs next to the hotel pool. "Evangelism is a church word that means telling others about Jesus. Our teacher has been telling us stories about missionaries in other countries and how we can tell people about Jesus too, no matter where we are." Rae sighed. "It's making me think a lot about Evelyn and Lucia. I don't think either of them knows Jesus.""Do you talk to your friends about Jesus?" asked Mom."Well…not really," Rae replied. "But I pray for them all the time.""Prayer is important," Mom said. "But we also need to share the good news of Jesus with others. They need to know He loves them so much He died for their sins."The next day, as they exited the freeway and turned onto a small country road, Dad slowed down the car. "What's going on here?" he asked as a man ran toward them, waving his arms. Dad rolled down the window to speak with him."Can't go this way," the man said. "River's flooded two miles down, and part of the road is completely underwater. It doesn't look that deep, but a couple cars tried going through and their engines got flooded.""Okay, thank you!" said Dad. After they got back on the freeway and pulled up a new route on Dad's phone, Mom spoke up. "I'm sure glad that man ran over to tell us the road was flooded, aren't you?"Rae nodded. "If he hadn't done that, we would have kept going that way.""Right," said Mom. "We may have even tried to drive through the water and gotten our engine flooded. That would have ruined our whole trip!" Mom shook her head. "It made me think of Evelyn and Lucia. Just like we needed that man to tell us not to go the way we were going, your friends need someone to tell them they're going the wrong way. Pray for them, but also talk to them about Jesus and what He's done for you. They need to know He's the only way to be saved and have eternal life." -Nance E. Keyes

"We've been talking about evangelism in my class at church," Rae told her mom as they were relaxing in lounge chairs next to the hotel pool. "Evangelism is a church word that means telling others about Jesus. Our teacher has been telling us stories about missionaries in other countries and how we can tell people about Jesus too, no matter where we are." Rae sighed. "It's making me think a lot about Evelyn and Lucia. I don't think either of them knows Jesus.""Do you talk to your friends about Jesus?" asked Mom."Well…not really," Rae replied. "But I pray for them all the time.""Prayer is important," Mom said. "But we also need to share the good news of Jesus with others. They need to know He loves them so much He died for their sins."The next day, as they exited the freeway and turned onto a small country road, Dad slowed down the car. "What's going on here?" he asked as a man ran toward them, waving his arms. Dad rolled down the window to speak with him."Can't go this way," the man said. "River's flooded two miles down, and part of the road is completely underwater. It doesn't look that deep, but a couple cars tried going through and their engines got flooded.""Okay, thank you!" said Dad. After they got back on the freeway and pulled up a new route on Dad's phone, Mom spoke up. "I'm sure glad that man ran over to tell us the road was flooded, aren't you?"Rae nodded. "If he hadn't done that, we would have kept going that way.""Right," said Mom. "We may have even tried to drive through the water and gotten our engine flooded. That would have ruined our whole trip!" Mom shook her head. "It made me think of Evelyn and Lucia. Just like we needed that man to tell us not to go the way we were going, your friends need someone to tell them they're going the wrong way. Pray for them, but also talk to them about Jesus and what He's done for you. They need to know He's the only way to be saved and have eternal life." -Nance E. Keyes

Wrong Way1751b09c-92a7-4651-a0b6-7c8b0545b3dcWed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Pray for Priests (2023) As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 45: Pray for Priests (2023)b5e20056-eefc-4b0d-938a-470e5febc35aTue, 14 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Pray for Priests (2023) As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 45: Pray for Priests (2023)dc4d941b-2229-4c2e-a25e-728a0f4f873fTue, 14 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Pray for Priests (2023) As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 45: Pray for Priests (2023)b81abc45-e038-4392-92b1-518be5e399f4Tue, 14 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Pray for Priests (2023) As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 45: Pray for Priests (2023)4a696c33-c567-44c4-a0aa-ae047cb3dc9aTue, 14 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Summary of Creation In this “In Brief” section of the Catechism, we review that only God has the power to create, that is, to call into existence something from nothing. God made man and the entire universe as a manifestation of his love, and he keeps the world and all of us in existence by his will. Fr. Mike discusses one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: God bringing good out of evil. He says we won’t fully understand this mystery until we are united with God in heaven. In a broken world, we are called to trust in the goodness of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 315-324. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In this “In Brief” section of the Catechism, we review that only God has the power to create, that is, to call into existence something from nothing. God made man and the entire universe as a manifestation of his love, and he keeps the world and all of us in existence by his will. Fr. Mike discusses one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: God bringing good out of evil. He says we won’t fully understand this mystery until we are united with God in heaven. In a broken world, we are called to trust in the goodness of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 315-324. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 45: Summary of Creation5d6184e5-6380-4bd5-b2bb-2c1d688314b5Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Summary of Creation In this “In Brief” section of the Catechism, we review that only God has the power to create, that is, to call into existence something from nothing. God made man and the entire universe as a manifestation of his love, and he keeps the world and all of us in existence by his will. Fr. Mike discusses one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: God bringing good out of evil. He says we won’t fully understand this mystery until we are united with God in heaven. In a broken world, we are called to trust in the goodness of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 315-324. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In this “In Brief” section of the Catechism, we review that only God has the power to create, that is, to call into existence something from nothing. God made man and the entire universe as a manifestation of his love, and he keeps the world and all of us in existence by his will. Fr. Mike discusses one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: God bringing good out of evil. He says we won’t fully understand this mystery until we are united with God in heaven. In a broken world, we are called to trust in the goodness of God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 315-324. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 45: Summary of Creationcea204ca-53c3-496d-9ca2-3eaf600681b9Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJillian’s Ruined RoseJillian knew she needed to hurry--her grandmother would be waiting. Nana picked her up after school, and Jillian spent the afternoons at Nana's house, reading and playing with Nana's cat. After work, Jillian's mother came to take her home.Today Jillian worried about making Nana wait but decided it was worth it. Nana deserves a Valentine's Day gift, Jillian thought. That's why she had removed coins from her piggy bank earlier in the week--to order an elegant red rose for Nana. The student council at Jillian's school organized the rose sale, and Jillian couldn't wait to pick it up on Valentine's Day and give it to her grandmother. Now, on her way to Nana's car with the rose in her hand, Jillian walked slowly and carefully to protect the flower. Thinking of Nana waiting for her in the car, Jillian walked faster, skipping a few steps. Nana's going to be so surprised! But then she stumbled and fell to the floor, dropping the rose. She struggled to her feet, rubbed her aching knee, and gasped. The delicate bloom had been crushed in Jillian's fall. Jillian retrieved the flower and trudged gloomily to the car."Happy Valentine's Day, sweetie!" Nana sang out."Not so happy." Jillian held out the ruined rose. "I bought this because I wanted to give it to you as a Valentine's Day gift, Nana, but I tripped and fell on it.""It's lovely!" Nana answered, taking the flower gently into her hands."What? It's terrible!" Jillian exclaimed."It's a gift of love," Nana replied. "You gave something up in order to give it to me. That reminds me of the greatest gift of love I know about.""What do you mean, Nana?""Jesus showed us what love is all about when He gave His life for us. And when we trust in Him for the forgiveness of our sins, He pours His Spirit of love into our hearts.""That's a lot better than a rose," Jillian mused."Jesus's death for us declares, 'I love you.' And you gave me the rose to say, 'I love you.' When we know Jesus as our Savior, we can share His love with others." Nana smiled. "Just as you did for me today." -Allison Wilson Lee

Jillian knew she needed to hurry--her grandmother would be waiting. Nana picked her up after school, and Jillian spent the afternoons at Nana's house, reading and playing with Nana's cat. After work, Jillian's mother came to take her home.Today Jillian worried about making Nana wait but decided it was worth it. Nana deserves a Valentine's Day gift, Jillian thought. That's why she had removed coins from her piggy bank earlier in the week--to order an elegant red rose for Nana. The student council at Jillian's school organized the rose sale, and Jillian couldn't wait to pick it up on Valentine's Day and give it to her grandmother. Now, on her way to Nana's car with the rose in her hand, Jillian walked slowly and carefully to protect the flower. Thinking of Nana waiting for her in the car, Jillian walked faster, skipping a few steps. Nana's going to be so surprised! But then she stumbled and fell to the floor, dropping the rose. She struggled to her feet, rubbed her aching knee, and gasped. The delicate bloom had been crushed in Jillian's fall. Jillian retrieved the flower and trudged gloomily to the car."Happy Valentine's Day, sweetie!" Nana sang out."Not so happy." Jillian held out the ruined rose. "I bought this because I wanted to give it to you as a Valentine's Day gift, Nana, but I tripped and fell on it.""It's lovely!" Nana answered, taking the flower gently into her hands."What? It's terrible!" Jillian exclaimed."It's a gift of love," Nana replied. "You gave something up in order to give it to me. That reminds me of the greatest gift of love I know about.""What do you mean, Nana?""Jesus showed us what love is all about when He gave His life for us. And when we trust in Him for the forgiveness of our sins, He pours His Spirit of love into our hearts.""That's a lot better than a rose," Jillian mused."Jesus's death for us declares, 'I love you.' And you gave me the rose to say, 'I love you.' When we know Jesus as our Savior, we can share His love with others." Nana smiled. "Just as you did for me today." -Allison Wilson Lee

Jillian’s Ruined Rose2df3142d-258b-4d01-a073-c7d2316f4e38Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCase #02 - Hoc Est Corpus Meum - Pt. 2A firefighter demoniac must finally confront the evil he has long harbored, and engage in a fierce exorcism.

A firefighter demoniac must finally confront the evil he has long harbored, and engage in a fierce exorcism.

fullCase #02 - Hoc Est Corpus Meum - Pt. 22f2e3f44-44f1-4923-a9f7-28b1a831e207Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:30:29 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLiving the Faith with Johnathan DraytonWe live in an age that does not make it easy to be Christian. (Not a really surprising observation, eh?) Yet the message of God is still applicable. How do we live it out? Join me in this episode as Mr. Johnathan Drayton walks through his experience coming fully into the faith and how we can all live out the gospel message. We get into a little bit of philosophy and quote a bit of scripture, but tie it up in a way that's pretty practical. You can contact him at speeded83@gmail.com or check out his podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793963

We live in an age that does not make it easy to be Christian. (Not a really surprising observation, eh?) Yet the message of God is still applicable. How do we live it out? Join me in this episode as Mr. Johnathan Drayton walks through his experience coming fully into the faith and how we can all live out the gospel message. We get into a little bit of philosophy and quote a bit of scripture, but tie it up in a way that's pretty practical. You can contact him at speeded83@gmail.com or check out his podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793963

fullLiving the Faith with Johnathan Drayton4e8efcb3-a451-4c01-bc0c-e2fddcef1501Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRichard Hammond: The heartbreaking conversation that I am STILL avoiding!Lying in a weeks long coma after being involved in a car crash at 300 miles per hour, you may wonder about the life path that led Richard Hammond to that hospital bed and the personality behind his miraculous recovery. From a short school boy desperate for attention to one of the nations favourite trio of petrol heads, Richard has always been either driven or driving. Despite labelling himself just a very lucky guy and thinking success was for other people, his infectious enthusiasm has made him a national icon. In this wide ranging conversation Richard discusses everything from why Top Gear was the success it was, what he saw on the brink of death, and why cars have always had such a deep emotional appeal to him. Richard: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3IjRbO3 Twitter - https://bit.ly/3XvUdCV Youtube @Drivetribe Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lying in a weeks long coma after being involved in a car crash at 300 miles per hour, you may wonder about the life path that led Richard Hammond to that hospital bed and the personality behind his miraculous recovery. From a short school boy desperate for attention to one of the nations favourite trio of petrol heads, Richard has always been either driven or driving. Despite labelling himself just a very lucky guy and thinking success was for other people, his infectious enthusiasm has made him a national icon. In this wide ranging conversation Richard discusses everything from why Top Gear was the success it was, what he saw on the brink of death, and why cars have always had such a deep emotional appeal to him. Richard: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3IjRbO3 Twitter - https://bit.ly/3XvUdCV Youtube @Drivetribe Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRichard Hammond: The heartbreaking conversation that I am STILL avoiding!7c4656ba-6966-444f-bc4b-4677a2214dd3Mon, 13 Feb 2023 07:16:00 +00005134https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: Priestly Garments (2023) Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 44: Priestly Garments (2023)c9c8bc3d-28fb-49b7-a28a-05909a92658cMon, 13 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: Priestly Garments (2023) Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 44: Priestly Garments (2023)b0262ea0-28cb-4f4a-a565-b38049a86c96Mon, 13 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: Priestly Garments (2023) Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 44: Priestly Garments (2023)f146783e-c3c8-431b-a0d3-ceeebcd2df4eMon, 13 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: Priestly Garments (2023) Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 44: Priestly Garments (2023)2ca9fccb-fe3d-424c-b540-4493e1436012Mon, 13 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: The Scandal of Evil If God is a good Father and creates a good world, why does evil exist? The Catechism addresses this profound and often painful question. Fr. Mike helps us understand how to reconcile sin, evil, and suffering with God’s loving Providence. He assures us that while God does not remove evil, he does redeem it, offering himself as the solution. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 309-314. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

If God is a good Father and creates a good world, why does evil exist? The Catechism addresses this profound and often painful question. Fr. Mike helps us understand how to reconcile sin, evil, and suffering with God’s loving Providence. He assures us that while God does not remove evil, he does redeem it, offering himself as the solution. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 309-314. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 44: The Scandal of Evildf3f30e6-3534-4708-991a-071d5fa73ae1Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: The Scandal of Evil If God is a good Father and creates a good world, why does evil exist? The Catechism addresses this profound and often painful question. Fr. Mike helps us understand how to reconcile sin, evil, and suffering with God’s loving Providence. He assures us that while God does not remove evil, he does redeem it, offering himself as the solution. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 309-314. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

If God is a good Father and creates a good world, why does evil exist? The Catechism addresses this profound and often painful question. Fr. Mike helps us understand how to reconcile sin, evil, and suffering with God’s loving Providence. He assures us that while God does not remove evil, he does redeem it, offering himself as the solution. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 309-314. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 44: The Scandal of Evild987cbdd-dc57-4305-a7c8-279be976e1cbMon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHomemade Valentines"Mom, you should see the new kid in our class at school," said Phoebe as she pushed construction paper aside to sit at the table. "He just moved here, and he's weird!"Mom frowned. "That's not a nice thing to say, Phoebe.""But he is!" Phoebe insisted. "He dresses funny--none of his clothes ever match. And he's so into math it's scary. He missed half of morning recess today because he was asking Mr. Potter a bunch of questions about math stuff we're not even studying. Who would choose math over recess?" Phoebe snorted at the thought.Mom sighed and reached for a stack of cards. "What do you think of my cards so far?" she asked as she spread them out."Oh, they're gorgeous!" Phoebe said as she picked up a card with a red felt heart on the front. She opened it. To Tommy, it said. Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Mrs. Schaefer. Phoebe smiled. "Your first graders are going to love them!""I don't know," said Mom. "I didn't have enough material to make them all the same, so some have felt hearts and others have ribbons and others have glitter on the front. I think I'd better throw these out and just pick up a box of identical valentines at the store before school tomorrow to hand out.""What? No!" cried Phoebe. "Your cards are so much better than store-bought ones! You put lots of love and effort into making them.""But you don't seem to think the same thing when it comes to people," Mom observed."Huh?" said Phoebe."You seem to think that everyone should think and act the same way. But God created all kinds of people, with different interests and personalities, and He loves us all so much that Jesus died for us. But instead of trying to get to know the new boy in your class, you just make fun of him. You seem to prefer store-bought people to the unique ones God poured lots of love and effort into."Phoebe stared at the table, twirling a piece of pink ribbon around her thumb."Where did you say this boy moved here from?" asked Mom."I don't know," Phoebe said quietly. Then a smile spread across her face. "But tomorrow I'm going to find out!" -Daniel A. Burns

"Mom, you should see the new kid in our class at school," said Phoebe as she pushed construction paper aside to sit at the table. "He just moved here, and he's weird!"Mom frowned. "That's not a nice thing to say, Phoebe.""But he is!" Phoebe insisted. "He dresses funny--none of his clothes ever match. And he's so into math it's scary. He missed half of morning recess today because he was asking Mr. Potter a bunch of questions about math stuff we're not even studying. Who would choose math over recess?" Phoebe snorted at the thought.Mom sighed and reached for a stack of cards. "What do you think of my cards so far?" she asked as she spread them out."Oh, they're gorgeous!" Phoebe said as she picked up a card with a red felt heart on the front. She opened it. To Tommy, it said. Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Mrs. Schaefer. Phoebe smiled. "Your first graders are going to love them!""I don't know," said Mom. "I didn't have enough material to make them all the same, so some have felt hearts and others have ribbons and others have glitter on the front. I think I'd better throw these out and just pick up a box of identical valentines at the store before school tomorrow to hand out.""What? No!" cried Phoebe. "Your cards are so much better than store-bought ones! You put lots of love and effort into making them.""But you don't seem to think the same thing when it comes to people," Mom observed."Huh?" said Phoebe."You seem to think that everyone should think and act the same way. But God created all kinds of people, with different interests and personalities, and He loves us all so much that Jesus died for us. But instead of trying to get to know the new boy in your class, you just make fun of him. You seem to prefer store-bought people to the unique ones God poured lots of love and effort into."Phoebe stared at the table, twirling a piece of pink ribbon around her thumb."Where did you say this boy moved here from?" asked Mom."I don't know," Phoebe said quietly. Then a smile spread across her face. "But tomorrow I'm going to find out!" -Daniel A. Burns

Homemade Valentines7f69116d-7bbf-405b-852f-a6603b083cacMon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2023) Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2023)73c7c3fc-7b6c-4463-894f-070e2ae465fbSun, 12 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2023) Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2023)b53eb2dc-e04c-4134-8506-7766936a5ebaSun, 12 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2023) Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2023)7c372e40-c6e8-44c0-9daf-a4719242f083Sun, 12 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2023) Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2023)039ae24e-a472-4401-9400-66dd5af953ccSun, 12 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: Creation Is Good How does God create? We read about the reality that God creates an ordered and good world. Moreover, he is continually present in his creation, upholding and sustaining it. We also learn that God grants human beings the dignity of being causes, giving us the incredible power to share in his Divine Providence freely. Finally, Fr. Mike reminds us that because we can participate in God’s plan, our suffering is not meaningless. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 299-308. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

How does God create? We read about the reality that God creates an ordered and good world. Moreover, he is continually present in his creation, upholding and sustaining it. We also learn that God grants human beings the dignity of being causes, giving us the incredible power to share in his Divine Providence freely. Finally, Fr. Mike reminds us that because we can participate in God’s plan, our suffering is not meaningless. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 299-308. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 43: Creation Is Gooda1f19344-ee49-4dda-ad2b-e0a66d4ad089Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: Creation Is Good How does God create? We read about the reality that God creates an ordered and good world. Moreover, he is continually present in his creation, upholding and sustaining it. We also learn that God grants human beings the dignity of being causes, giving us the incredible power to share in his Divine Providence freely. Finally, Fr. Mike reminds us that because we can participate in God’s plan, our suffering is not meaningless. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 299-308. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

How does God create? We read about the reality that God creates an ordered and good world. Moreover, he is continually present in his creation, upholding and sustaining it. We also learn that God grants human beings the dignity of being causes, giving us the incredible power to share in his Divine Providence freely. Finally, Fr. Mike reminds us that because we can participate in God’s plan, our suffering is not meaningless. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 299-308. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 43: Creation Is Good4e4a3153-2875-4734-ba4a-ebdac96f42d8Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEveryday Blessings "I actually thought it was going to be cool to have this cast on my leg," Ben said as his dad helped him into the car after church. "When Joshua had a cast on his foot, the kids were always offering to carry his books and stuff like that." Ben sighed. "I can't say it's been that way for me, and these crutches really slow me down.""I'm sure you'll get used to them soon," Dad assured him.On the drive home, Ben's parents discussed the church service. "Pastor Everson's message was right on!" said Mom, and Dad nodded.Ben frowned. "Maybe, but it was hard to pay attention when the microphone kept messing up. Did we have a new sound person today or something?" Dad shook his head. "No, Mr. Stanley's been running the sound board faithfully for years. I don't know what happened with the mics today." Dad paused, then said, "It's like your leg, Ben.""My leg? What's the sound guy got to do with me and my broken leg?""How often in the last twenty-four hours have you thought about your leg?" asked Dad. Ben winced. "About a gazillion times.""Before your accident, you didn't even think about the way your leg felt, did you?" asked Dad. Ben shook his head. "You never thought about the microphones or the great job the sound man was doing until something went wrong," Dad observed. "Just like you didn't think about your leg until something was wrong with it. We need to learn to be thankful and show appreciation for what goes right, and not be so quick to criticize when something goes wrong."Ben grinned. "But if I walk around saying 'I'm sure glad I didn't break both my legs,' people are going to think I'm weird!"Mom and Dad laughed. "Maybe, but it wouldn't hurt for us to remember once in a while to thank God for an arm or leg that feels good," said Mom. "The absence of pain deserves to get some of our attention too. Jesus has given us so many blessings, including the best one of all--eternal life with Him. Instead of only paying attention to what goes wrong, let's thank Him for the many ways He shows us His love and takes care of us each day." -Mike Dize

"I actually thought it was going to be cool to have this cast on my leg," Ben said as his dad helped him into the car after church. "When Joshua had a cast on his foot, the kids were always offering to carry his books and stuff like that." Ben sighed. "I can't say it's been that way for me, and these crutches really slow me down.""I'm sure you'll get used to them soon," Dad assured him.On the drive home, Ben's parents discussed the church service. "Pastor Everson's message was right on!" said Mom, and Dad nodded.Ben frowned. "Maybe, but it was hard to pay attention when the microphone kept messing up. Did we have a new sound person today or something?" Dad shook his head. "No, Mr. Stanley's been running the sound board faithfully for years. I don't know what happened with the mics today." Dad paused, then said, "It's like your leg, Ben.""My leg? What's the sound guy got to do with me and my broken leg?""How often in the last twenty-four hours have you thought about your leg?" asked Dad. Ben winced. "About a gazillion times.""Before your accident, you didn't even think about the way your leg felt, did you?" asked Dad. Ben shook his head. "You never thought about the microphones or the great job the sound man was doing until something went wrong," Dad observed. "Just like you didn't think about your leg until something was wrong with it. We need to learn to be thankful and show appreciation for what goes right, and not be so quick to criticize when something goes wrong."Ben grinned. "But if I walk around saying 'I'm sure glad I didn't break both my legs,' people are going to think I'm weird!"Mom and Dad laughed. "Maybe, but it wouldn't hurt for us to remember once in a while to thank God for an arm or leg that feels good," said Mom. "The absence of pain deserves to get some of our attention too. Jesus has given us so many blessings, including the best one of all--eternal life with Him. Instead of only paying attention to what goes wrong, let's thank Him for the many ways He shows us His love and takes care of us each day." -Mike Dize

Everyday Blessings a34b2071-eaf8-4499-a623-34067ba49d64Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2/12/23 Homeless: Freedom Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our hearts are enslaved...exile can be the cure. There are so many circumstances that are beyond our control. But no matter the situation, one thing that cannot be taken away from a person made in God's image is the freedom to choose how one responds to those circumstances. Our hearts can be enslaved in any situation, but they can also be free in any situation. Mass Readings from February 12, 2023: Sirach 15:15-20 Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-341 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our hearts are enslaved...exile can be the cure. There are so many circumstances that are beyond our control. But no matter the situation, one thing that cannot be taken away from a person made in God's image is the freedom to choose how one responds to those circumstances. Our hearts can be enslaved in any situation, but they can also be free in any situation. Mass Readings from February 12, 2023: Sirach 15:15-20 Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-341 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37

full2/12/23 Homeless: Freedom3b691cba-5528-4ca7-9300-a8823e76d517Sat, 11 Feb 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2/12/23 Homeless: Freedom Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our hearts are enslaved...exile can be the cure. There are so many circumstances that are beyond our control. But no matter the situation, one thing that cannot be taken away from a person made in God's image is the freedom to choose how one responds to those circumstances. Our hearts can be enslaved in any situation, but they can also be free in any situation. Mass Readings from February 12, 2023: Sirach 15:15-20 Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-341 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our hearts are enslaved...exile can be the cure. There are so many circumstances that are beyond our control. But no matter the situation, one thing that cannot be taken away from a person made in God's image is the freedom to choose how one responds to those circumstances. Our hearts can be enslaved in any situation, but they can also be free in any situation. Mass Readings from February 12, 2023: Sirach 15:15-20 Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-341 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37

full2/12/23 Homeless: Freedombaaf5c35-3e33-47aa-8372-7f9b96b9e501Sat, 11 Feb 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2/12/23 Homeless: Freedom Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our hearts are enslaved...exile can be the cure. There are so many circumstances that are beyond our control. But no matter the situation, one thing that cannot be taken away from a person made in God's image is the freedom to choose how one responds to those circumstances. Our hearts can be enslaved in any situation, but they can also be free in any situation. Mass Readings from February 12, 2023: Sirach 15:15-20 Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-341 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our hearts are enslaved...exile can be the cure. There are so many circumstances that are beyond our control. But no matter the situation, one thing that cannot be taken away from a person made in God's image is the freedom to choose how one responds to those circumstances. Our hearts can be enslaved in any situation, but they can also be free in any situation. Mass Readings from February 12, 2023: Sirach 15:15-20 Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-341 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37

full2/12/23 Homeless: Freedome7a7445d-98d2-41db-a8a3-13e2c8bda298Sat, 11 Feb 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: Moral Laws (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 42: Moral Laws (2023)fb3c1542-a9da-4e44-9294-e07e4eaa356fSat, 11 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: Moral Laws (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 42: Moral Laws (2023)c7e9eba3-e4f5-468b-bb84-bbeb48e087d4Sat, 11 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: Moral Laws (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 42: Moral Laws (2023)e2951268-01c6-4962-bdcf-4429b0b64472Sat, 11 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: Moral Laws (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 42: Moral Laws (2023)9fd77c88-41bb-445e-a79f-4928de1f7412Sat, 11 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: The Work of Creation Why did God create? The Catechism today gives us a glimpse into the reason for our existence as we learn about God’s marvelous work of creation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that creation is ultimately a work of the Holy Trinity and a work of love that reveals the glory of God. He also reminds us that creation is not a work of the past; God is constantly forming and breathing new life into our lives and hearts. Today we read Catechism paragraphs 290-298. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Why did God create? The Catechism today gives us a glimpse into the reason for our existence as we learn about God’s marvelous work of creation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that creation is ultimately a work of the Holy Trinity and a work of love that reveals the glory of God. He also reminds us that creation is not a work of the past; God is constantly forming and breathing new life into our lives and hearts. Today we read Catechism paragraphs 290-298. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 42: The Work of Creation093a45d2-4f9d-4a8d-9c4d-e5d308ac5c3bSat, 11 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: The Work of Creation Why did God create? The Catechism today gives us a glimpse into the reason for our existence as we learn about God’s marvelous work of creation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that creation is ultimately a work of the Holy Trinity and a work of love that reveals the glory of God. He also reminds us that creation is not a work of the past; God is constantly forming and breathing new life into our lives and hearts. Today we read Catechism paragraphs 290-298. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Why did God create? The Catechism today gives us a glimpse into the reason for our existence as we learn about God’s marvelous work of creation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that creation is ultimately a work of the Holy Trinity and a work of love that reveals the glory of God. He also reminds us that creation is not a work of the past; God is constantly forming and breathing new life into our lives and hearts. Today we read Catechism paragraphs 290-298. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 42: The Work of Creation7ffc51ad-b13b-4413-8390-91d0692bb99cSat, 11 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMaking RainbowsA hard rain shower passed, and sunshine glistened on the grass and trees. Then brilliant colors arched the sky. It was still raining lightly as Mabel gazed out the window. "Dad, come see the beautiful rainbow!"Dad joined her at the window. "Wow, look at that!""How does God make rainbows?" asked Mabel."Well, when the sun is behind us and the rain is in front of us, the rays of sun pass through the raindrops," said Dad. "The water acts like a prism.""What's a prism?" asked Mabel."I'll show you. Come with me." Dad led the way to his odds-and-ends drawer. "Would you like a rainbow to keep in your room?" he asked. "Sure, but how?" asked Mabel. Dad smiled as he picked out a ball of string, scissors, and a small, triangular-shaped piece of glass with a small hook on one end. "What's that?" Mabel asked.Dad held it up. "This is a prism." He tied one end of the string to the hook in the glass and held it out toward Mabel. "Cut here." She took the scissors and cut the string. "Okay," said Dad, "let's take this to your room."Mabel was puzzled. "What are you going to do with it?"Dad smiled and tied the triangular piece of glass to a curtain rod in Mabel's room. A moment later, a little rainbow danced on her desk and spilled onto the floor. "I love it!" Mabel exclaimed. "Just wait till I tell my friends I have my very own tiny rainbow!""You'll have it only when the sun is shining," Dad said. "The sun shining through the prism is what makes the rainbow." He turned and looked at her. "Did you know that you can be a prism too?" Mabel laughed. "Sorry, Dad, but the sun shining on me just makes shadows.""I'm not thinking about the sun in the sky," Dad said. "I'm thinking about the Son of God--Jesus. Because you trust in Him, He's put His Spirit in your heart, and His love shining through you will produce something even more beautiful than a rainbow. Through your actions and attitude, people around you will see God's love, joy, and peace." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

A hard rain shower passed, and sunshine glistened on the grass and trees. Then brilliant colors arched the sky. It was still raining lightly as Mabel gazed out the window. "Dad, come see the beautiful rainbow!"Dad joined her at the window. "Wow, look at that!""How does God make rainbows?" asked Mabel."Well, when the sun is behind us and the rain is in front of us, the rays of sun pass through the raindrops," said Dad. "The water acts like a prism.""What's a prism?" asked Mabel."I'll show you. Come with me." Dad led the way to his odds-and-ends drawer. "Would you like a rainbow to keep in your room?" he asked. "Sure, but how?" asked Mabel. Dad smiled as he picked out a ball of string, scissors, and a small, triangular-shaped piece of glass with a small hook on one end. "What's that?" Mabel asked.Dad held it up. "This is a prism." He tied one end of the string to the hook in the glass and held it out toward Mabel. "Cut here." She took the scissors and cut the string. "Okay," said Dad, "let's take this to your room."Mabel was puzzled. "What are you going to do with it?"Dad smiled and tied the triangular piece of glass to a curtain rod in Mabel's room. A moment later, a little rainbow danced on her desk and spilled onto the floor. "I love it!" Mabel exclaimed. "Just wait till I tell my friends I have my very own tiny rainbow!""You'll have it only when the sun is shining," Dad said. "The sun shining through the prism is what makes the rainbow." He turned and looked at her. "Did you know that you can be a prism too?" Mabel laughed. "Sorry, Dad, but the sun shining on me just makes shadows.""I'm not thinking about the sun in the sky," Dad said. "I'm thinking about the Son of God--Jesus. Because you trust in Him, He's put His Spirit in your heart, and His love shining through you will produce something even more beautiful than a rainbow. Through your actions and attitude, people around you will see God's love, joy, and peace." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

Making Rainbows73f2f9e6-aa1e-442a-96c9-21265970c3c5Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 96 - Without This You WON'T Find Fulfilment In Life: Stephen FryHow many times have you said that you will finally be happy at some future date or when you have achieved some far off goal? Only once you reach that future time or accomplish that goal you aren’t happy? In this moment Stephen Fry discusses how we madly chase for complex things that we think will make us happy or indulge in fake happiness, all the while ignoring the simple things right in front of us that give true joy. Stephen says that our feelings of self worth and fulfilment ultimately come from the way we treat other people. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/df7qu211gxb Stephen- https://www.instagram.com/stephenfryactually/ https://twitter.com/stephenfry Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many times have you said that you will finally be happy at some future date or when you have achieved some far off goal? Only once you reach that future time or accomplish that goal you aren’t happy? In this moment Stephen Fry discusses how we madly chase for complex things that we think will make us happy or indulge in fake happiness, all the while ignoring the simple things right in front of us that give true joy. Stephen says that our feelings of self worth and fulfilment ultimately come from the way we treat other people. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/df7qu211gxb Stephen- https://www.instagram.com/stephenfryactually/ https://twitter.com/stephenfry Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 96 - Without This You WON'T Find Fulfilment In Life: Stephen Fry3efc9bfd-230c-435b-bc30-db5434c56894Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000647https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2023) Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2023)29b5119e-b2d6-4b00-9380-7924e7d44fb7Fri, 10 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2023) Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2023)4aa1821d-fb32-4c53-a35a-c7cbf9c1f138Fri, 10 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2023) Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2023)cb4c2990-77d2-45fd-9a01-9b231dd9e9c8Fri, 10 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2023) Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2023)58654400-6337-4b68-88ad-1b634c10eaa1Fri, 10 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCourage and Relationships with Joseph RockeyI'm breaking the usual flow of podcast episodes because I think this one really needs to get out quickly! I encourage you to listen to this before Lent if possible - but the ideas are timeless. Join me in this episode as Joe Rockey shares some really powerful ways to improve your relationships. We talk about humility, courage, and ways that we all are avoiding what we know we need to be doing. Relationships are literally what we are made for! You can read more about Joe at https://elitebusinessconversations.com/ or catch his podcast Father and Joe. Timestamps 00:00 Opening and prayer 03:10 We're all more alike than different 06:00 Catholic Church is a unifier 08:50 Relationship with self 18:30 Legitimate needs 20:00 Lenten Sacrifice Suggestion 26:10 Relationship with others 33:00 Powerful Humility and Marriage 37:40 Honesty and Courage 47:00 Cardinal Virtues are Profitable 49:00 How To Contact Joseph

I'm breaking the usual flow of podcast episodes because I think this one really needs to get out quickly! I encourage you to listen to this before Lent if possible - but the ideas are timeless. Join me in this episode as Joe Rockey shares some really powerful ways to improve your relationships. We talk about humility, courage, and ways that we all are avoiding what we know we need to be doing. Relationships are literally what we are made for! You can read more about Joe at https://elitebusinessconversations.com/ or catch his podcast Father and Joe. Timestamps 00:00 Opening and prayer 03:10 We're all more alike than different 06:00 Catholic Church is a unifier 08:50 Relationship with self 18:30 Legitimate needs 20:00 Lenten Sacrifice Suggestion 26:10 Relationship with others 33:00 Powerful Humility and Marriage 37:40 Honesty and Courage 47:00 Cardinal Virtues are Profitable 49:00 How To Contact Joseph

fullCourage and Relationships with Joseph Rockey746ba743-0c7a-4e30-bbc1-9335201b4130Fri, 10 Feb 2023 02:03:03 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: Origins and Ends Together with Fr. Mike, we examine some of the different explanations for God’s existence outside of the Catholic understanding, such as Pantheism, Dualism, Manichaeism, and Deism. Fr. Mike explains that while some understanding of man’s origin can be perceived through human reason and the natural world, we also need Revelation, as it answers many questions about creation we could never possibly hope to answer with reason alone. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 285-289. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together with Fr. Mike, we examine some of the different explanations for God’s existence outside of the Catholic understanding, such as Pantheism, Dualism, Manichaeism, and Deism. Fr. Mike explains that while some understanding of man’s origin can be perceived through human reason and the natural world, we also need Revelation, as it answers many questions about creation we could never possibly hope to answer with reason alone. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 285-289. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 41: Origins and Ends8b457967-6e8a-441a-acfa-8d70759a5c39Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: Origins and Ends Together with Fr. Mike, we examine some of the different explanations for God’s existence outside of the Catholic understanding, such as Pantheism, Dualism, Manichaeism, and Deism. Fr. Mike explains that while some understanding of man’s origin can be perceived through human reason and the natural world, we also need Revelation, as it answers many questions about creation we could never possibly hope to answer with reason alone. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 285-289. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together with Fr. Mike, we examine some of the different explanations for God’s existence outside of the Catholic understanding, such as Pantheism, Dualism, Manichaeism, and Deism. Fr. Mike explains that while some understanding of man’s origin can be perceived through human reason and the natural world, we also need Revelation, as it answers many questions about creation we could never possibly hope to answer with reason alone. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 285-289. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 41: Origins and Endscd7cd675-ec2c-43ac-8bd6-b84f91798fecFri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFamily Portrait"Today," said Miss Hamilton as she passed out paper in art class, "you are going to use chalk to draw a picture of your family."Some of the kids groaned, but Melia smiled. She knew just what to draw. She started sketching, and soon her paper was nearly filled with faces of girls, boys, men, and women. She used every color of chalk as she drew blondes, brunettes, redheads, and bald heads. She used peach, tan, brown, black, and beige on the faces. She was putting glasses on some of them when Miss Hamilton said it was time to stop."Who would like to share your picture with us?" Miss Hamilton asked.Violet raised her hand. "This is me, my parents and brother, and all my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins," she said as she held up her paper. "Aunts and uncles and cousins?" asked Ian. "Were we supposed to draw them too? I thought we just had to draw our parents and brothers and sisters.""I said family, so that can be whoever you want to include," said Miss Hamilton. She stopped at Melia's chair. "Melia, would you like to tell us who all is in your picture?"Melia held up her picture. "I don't know much about my real family," she said hesitantly, "but here's my foster family. And this lady is my caseworker. This is a picture of the man who teaches my class at church. These are some kids in Honduras that our class collected money for. This one's my pastor. This is a missionary family in Africa, and here are some people who go to their clinic. These are--""Wait," said Ian. "Those people aren't your family.""Oh yes, they are!" Melia stated firmly. "The Bible says everyone who's a Christian is part of God's family. I'm a Christian, and these people are too, so they're all my family." She stopped, unsure of what her classmates, and especially her teacher, would think of that."I like it," Violet said as she started sketching a few more figures in her picture.Miss Hamilton smiled. "I do too. I think it's a wonderful thing to have such a large family." -Sharyl Noelle

"Today," said Miss Hamilton as she passed out paper in art class, "you are going to use chalk to draw a picture of your family."Some of the kids groaned, but Melia smiled. She knew just what to draw. She started sketching, and soon her paper was nearly filled with faces of girls, boys, men, and women. She used every color of chalk as she drew blondes, brunettes, redheads, and bald heads. She used peach, tan, brown, black, and beige on the faces. She was putting glasses on some of them when Miss Hamilton said it was time to stop."Who would like to share your picture with us?" Miss Hamilton asked.Violet raised her hand. "This is me, my parents and brother, and all my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins," she said as she held up her paper. "Aunts and uncles and cousins?" asked Ian. "Were we supposed to draw them too? I thought we just had to draw our parents and brothers and sisters.""I said family, so that can be whoever you want to include," said Miss Hamilton. She stopped at Melia's chair. "Melia, would you like to tell us who all is in your picture?"Melia held up her picture. "I don't know much about my real family," she said hesitantly, "but here's my foster family. And this lady is my caseworker. This is a picture of the man who teaches my class at church. These are some kids in Honduras that our class collected money for. This one's my pastor. This is a missionary family in Africa, and here are some people who go to their clinic. These are--""Wait," said Ian. "Those people aren't your family.""Oh yes, they are!" Melia stated firmly. "The Bible says everyone who's a Christian is part of God's family. I'm a Christian, and these people are too, so they're all my family." She stopped, unsure of what her classmates, and especially her teacher, would think of that."I like it," Violet said as she started sketching a few more figures in her picture.Miss Hamilton smiled. "I do too. I think it's a wonderful thing to have such a large family." -Sharyl Noelle

Family Portrait9968763e-4fad-4542-9f96-afcd5cf5df59Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Marriage Is NOT a Contract (It’s a Covenant) For the past 50 years the institution of marriage has been under attack. More and more couples are choosing not to get married with the mindset that, &quot;we don&#39;t need a piece of paper to show that we love each other.&quot; And yet, that is not at all what the Catholic Church teaches about this sacrament. Today, Fr. Mike delves into the difference between a contract between two persons and the covenant of marriage that every couple is called to enter into.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

For the past 50 years the institution of marriage has been under attack. More and more couples are choosing not to get married with the mindset that, &quot;we don&#39;t need a piece of paper to show that we love each other.&quot; And yet, that is not at all what the Catholic Church teaches about this sacrament. Today, Fr. Mike delves into the difference between a contract between two persons and the covenant of marriage that every couple is called to enter into.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Marriage Is NOT a Contract (It’s a Covenant)8b52ba17-ba2e-4e30-b124-6fd636fc9d4dThu, 09 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Marriage Is NOT a Contract (It’s a Covenant) For the past 50 years the institution of marriage has been under attack. More and more couples are choosing not to get married with the mindset that, &quot;we don&#39;t need a piece of paper to show that we love each other.&quot; And yet, that is not at all what the Catholic Church teaches about this sacrament. Today, Fr. Mike delves into the difference between a contract between two persons and the covenant of marriage that every couple is called to enter into.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

For the past 50 years the institution of marriage has been under attack. More and more couples are choosing not to get married with the mindset that, &quot;we don&#39;t need a piece of paper to show that we love each other.&quot; And yet, that is not at all what the Catholic Church teaches about this sacrament. Today, Fr. Mike delves into the difference between a contract between two persons and the covenant of marriage that every couple is called to enter into.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Marriage Is NOT a Contract (It’s a Covenant)587c4489-8604-435f-a988-efcd73865168Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPhilippians 2b – Don't GrumblePhilippians 2b

Philippians 2b

fullPhilippians 2b – Don't Grumble81debcdd-c622-44ca-a5b7-be830e0448e0Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:30:00 +0000681https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy You Fail at Lent and How to Fix itHow many times have you stated, "This Lent will be different."? Only to find yourself failing, frustrated, and humbled by the second or third week. Today, Devin Schadt joins us as we discuss why this happens, what men always forget about when it comes to Lent, and how we can actually make lasting change this year. He has written an incredible devotional book to guide anyone during Lent and we touch on this as well. Jesus' Way - The 46-Day Lenten Journey Devotional BOOK - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/all/products/jesus-way Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org Previous Episode 16 on Fatherhood - https://catholicgentleman.com/2021/06/worldly-fatherhood-vs-catholic-fatherhood Youtube Video Series - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/real-fundamentals/ 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Devin Schadt is the executive director of the Fathers of St. Joseph, an apostolate that labors for the restoration, redemption, and revitalization of fatherhood. Devin is the author of over 20 books on masculine devotions, fatherhood, and St. Joseph; and is the creator of the video-devotional system LEAD: The Four Marks of Fatherly Greatness. He lives with his wife and five daughters in the Midwest. He is a good friend and I am excited to have him join us again.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many times have you stated, "This Lent will be different."? Only to find yourself failing, frustrated, and humbled by the second or third week. Today, Devin Schadt joins us as we discuss why this happens, what men always forget about when it comes to Lent, and how we can actually make lasting change this year. He has written an incredible devotional book to guide anyone during Lent and we touch on this as well. Jesus' Way - The 46-Day Lenten Journey Devotional BOOK - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/all/products/jesus-way Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org Previous Episode 16 on Fatherhood - https://catholicgentleman.com/2021/06/worldly-fatherhood-vs-catholic-fatherhood Youtube Video Series - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/real-fundamentals/ 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Devin Schadt is the executive director of the Fathers of St. Joseph, an apostolate that labors for the restoration, redemption, and revitalization of fatherhood. Devin is the author of over 20 books on masculine devotions, fatherhood, and St. Joseph; and is the creator of the video-devotional system LEAD: The Four Marks of Fatherly Greatness. He lives with his wife and five daughters in the Midwest. He is a good friend and I am excited to have him join us again.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy You Fail at Lent and How to Fix it1c2e884c-8034-4d58-931b-0742f53685a9Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:15:00 +00003847https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRomesh Ranganathan: There's A Dark Voice In My Head That I've Learnt To ControlFrom a maths teacher and occasional rapper to one of the UK’s most popular comedians, you would think this was the set up to one of Romesh Ranganathan’s typically deadpan jokes. However, as is the case with most comedians behind the jokes and laughter lies pain. After bursting onto our screens Romesh has been constantly working always afraid that his success could slip out from under him at any second, stemming from his family struggles as a teenager when his father was sent to prison and life as he knew it fell apart. In this hilarious but also intimate conversation Romesh discusses the life experiences that have provided him the endless material for his sell out shows but also the challenges that have made him the man he is today. Romesh: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3JSdbR4 Twitter - https://bit.ly/3Xhgq7K Romesh's book: http://bit.ly/3DPPTaY Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a maths teacher and occasional rapper to one of the UK’s most popular comedians, you would think this was the set up to one of Romesh Ranganathan’s typically deadpan jokes. However, as is the case with most comedians behind the jokes and laughter lies pain. After bursting onto our screens Romesh has been constantly working always afraid that his success could slip out from under him at any second, stemming from his family struggles as a teenager when his father was sent to prison and life as he knew it fell apart. In this hilarious but also intimate conversation Romesh discusses the life experiences that have provided him the endless material for his sell out shows but also the challenges that have made him the man he is today. Romesh: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3JSdbR4 Twitter - https://bit.ly/3Xhgq7K Romesh's book: http://bit.ly/3DPPTaY Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRomesh Ranganathan: There's A Dark Voice In My Head That I've Learnt To Control83e9674c-86c3-495d-90db-ccefc1e11af6Thu, 09 Feb 2023 06:01:00 +00005079https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: Laws of Justice (2023) Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 40: Laws of Justice (2023)69089a6a-7a80-4d8f-8644-a7370e174d37Thu, 09 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: Laws of Justice (2023) Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 40: Laws of Justice (2023)e06b3a4b-1121-49ac-a953-26790bcd6dfdThu, 09 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: Laws of Justice (2023) Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 40: Laws of Justice (2023)6e016e28-de1f-4b7b-89fa-78a10645f5f8Thu, 09 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: Laws of Justice (2023) Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 40: Laws of Justice (2023)d2cd0341-deb2-402d-9522-430148ffc629Thu, 09 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: God Is the Creator Fr. Mike explores God’s role as “Creator” and the vital importance of understanding God as the Creator of all things: heaven and earth, seen and unseen. Together, we examine the questions of our origins, such as “Where do we come from?” and “Where are we going?” Fr. Mike emphasizes that man is created for a purpose because of the great and eternal love our Father in heaven has for every one of us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 279-284. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores God’s role as “Creator” and the vital importance of understanding God as the Creator of all things: heaven and earth, seen and unseen. Together, we examine the questions of our origins, such as “Where do we come from?” and “Where are we going?” Fr. Mike emphasizes that man is created for a purpose because of the great and eternal love our Father in heaven has for every one of us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 279-284. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 40: God Is the Creatorc1d3f3bd-4d8e-4a07-a3ed-4ad8ae36c66cThu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: God Is the Creator Fr. Mike explores God’s role as “Creator” and the vital importance of understanding God as the Creator of all things: heaven and earth, seen and unseen. Together, we examine the questions of our origins, such as “Where do we come from?” and “Where are we going?” Fr. Mike emphasizes that man is created for a purpose because of the great and eternal love our Father in heaven has for every one of us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 279-284. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores God’s role as “Creator” and the vital importance of understanding God as the Creator of all things: heaven and earth, seen and unseen. Together, we examine the questions of our origins, such as “Where do we come from?” and “Where are we going?” Fr. Mike emphasizes that man is created for a purpose because of the great and eternal love our Father in heaven has for every one of us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 279-284. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 40: God Is the Creator3eb8370e-2d59-4459-a782-41f94e6513e3Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShowing ThankfulnessEmma sighed. "You really messed up, Elijah.""What?" Elijah was baffled. "How?""You made Mom sad by what you said." Emma folded her arms. "No, it's not what you said, it's what you did. Wait, it's not what you did, it's the way you did it." Elijah stared at her. His sister wasn't making sense. "So how'd I do whatever I did?"Emma shook her head. "You mumbled thank you--and walked away! Mom went out of her way to pick up your friends, drive them to the game, and buy everyone lunch. And what did you do?""I thanked her!""Barely. You didn't sound very grateful at all. Even a whale shows more appreciation than that."Elijah's face scrunched up. "Huh?""In class I learned about a fisherman who spotted a whale tangled in fishing ropes off the coast of San Francisco," Emma said. "He reported it and a scuba diving team came and cut the ropes off the whale.""Wow," said Elijah. "I bet it was thankful." "Yes--and it showed everyone how thankful. When it realized it was free, it swam to each diver and gently bumped them, like it was thanking them."Elijah pictured it swimming in circles, giving the divers a whale-sized thanks. "I gotta fix something," he said.Elijah found Mom and gave her a big hug. "I'm sorry I didn't thank you nicely for your help."Mom smiled. "I was wondering if you were like the lepers who weren't thankful to Jesus for healing their awful disease."Elijah remembered the story. Jesus healed ten lepers, but only one took the time to come back and thank Him. "I think I've been forgetting to thank God for things too.""Well, I'm glad you came back," Mom said. "True thankfulness starts with remembering all that God does for us. He has set us free from sin and made us His children through Jesus, and He takes care of us and fills our lives with good things. As we grow more thankful toward Him, we'll show more gratitude to others too."Elijah decided that was the kind of person he wanted to be. "Thanks, Mom. And I really mean it this time." He grinned. "It only took a whale to remind me!" -Matt Shoemaker

Emma sighed. "You really messed up, Elijah.""What?" Elijah was baffled. "How?""You made Mom sad by what you said." Emma folded her arms. "No, it's not what you said, it's what you did. Wait, it's not what you did, it's the way you did it." Elijah stared at her. His sister wasn't making sense. "So how'd I do whatever I did?"Emma shook her head. "You mumbled thank you--and walked away! Mom went out of her way to pick up your friends, drive them to the game, and buy everyone lunch. And what did you do?""I thanked her!""Barely. You didn't sound very grateful at all. Even a whale shows more appreciation than that."Elijah's face scrunched up. "Huh?""In class I learned about a fisherman who spotted a whale tangled in fishing ropes off the coast of San Francisco," Emma said. "He reported it and a scuba diving team came and cut the ropes off the whale.""Wow," said Elijah. "I bet it was thankful." "Yes--and it showed everyone how thankful. When it realized it was free, it swam to each diver and gently bumped them, like it was thanking them."Elijah pictured it swimming in circles, giving the divers a whale-sized thanks. "I gotta fix something," he said.Elijah found Mom and gave her a big hug. "I'm sorry I didn't thank you nicely for your help."Mom smiled. "I was wondering if you were like the lepers who weren't thankful to Jesus for healing their awful disease."Elijah remembered the story. Jesus healed ten lepers, but only one took the time to come back and thank Him. "I think I've been forgetting to thank God for things too.""Well, I'm glad you came back," Mom said. "True thankfulness starts with remembering all that God does for us. He has set us free from sin and made us His children through Jesus, and He takes care of us and fills our lives with good things. As we grow more thankful toward Him, we'll show more gratitude to others too."Elijah decided that was the kind of person he wanted to be. "Thanks, Mom. And I really mean it this time." He grinned. "It only took a whale to remind me!" -Matt Shoemaker

Showing Thankfulness3b99dc55-198e-43a9-a842-8dd55095671eThu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#275A: Love Part 1: What Love IS&nbsp;&nbsp;1 Corinthians 13:1-13 &amp; 1 John 4:7, 9-10 This begins a short series on love. To celebrate Valentine's Day this month, I decided it would be good to see what the Bible has to say about love. Where does love come from? Who created it? What does it look like? Tune in to hear what the Bible has to say about these questions. 1 John 4:9-10: " This is how God showed his love to us: He sent his only Son into the world to give us life through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and God sent his Son to die in our place to take away our sins." &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thanks for allowing me to play a small part in teaching your children about Jesus. I am honored and don't take this role lightly! To connect with me go to : https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;1 Corinthians 13:1-13 &amp; 1 John 4:7, 9-10 This begins a short series on love. To celebrate Valentine's Day this month, I decided it would be good to see what the Bible has to say about love. Where does love come from? Who created it? What does it look like? Tune in to hear what the Bible has to say about these questions. 1 John 4:9-10: " This is how God showed his love to us: He sent his only Son into the world to give us life through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and God sent his Son to die in our place to take away our sins." &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thanks for allowing me to play a small part in teaching your children about Jesus. I am honored and don't take this role lightly! To connect with me go to : https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#275A: Love Part 1: What Love IS8aac5345-a6a1-4601-b2e3-b26e245903bbWed, 08 Feb 2023 11:00:55 +0000694https://216.73.216.191/allTags#471 How The Moral Law Led Me to Catholicism - Tim StaplesTim Staples has shared his conversion story around the world, but one part of that story is of particular importance today: How the moral teaching of the Church, far from driving everyone away, often provides a powerful incentive to become Catholic. &nbsp; …

Tim Staples has shared his conversion story around the world, but one part of that story is of particular importance today: How the moral teaching of the Church, far from driving everyone away, often provides a powerful incentive to become Catholic. &nbsp; …

#471 How The Moral Law Led Me to Catholicism - Tim Staplesc0c1e42f-9820-43c7-9723-702c8c68b226Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2023) Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2023)d654fb82-25d8-4b0a-9c5f-c55fd1bf4d8eWed, 08 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2023) Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2023)9e7f0db3-f497-4249-bb67-a6cf3c6051e5Wed, 08 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2023) Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2023)ff09433a-ecf5-4536-8f00-031963795ddbWed, 08 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2023) Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2023)5e689d59-1aa1-49b0-9bd2-c7df8a5f76ddWed, 08 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: The Father Almighty Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of God as Almighty. Fr. Mike discusses three important points to keep in mind about the reality of God’s power. The first is that God’s power is universal. God rules over everything; it is an infinite power. He is loving, he adopts us as his sons and daughters and shows us his mercy. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on God’s mysterious power in relation to the reality of the problem of evil and suffering in our world. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 268-278. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of God as Almighty. Fr. Mike discusses three important points to keep in mind about the reality of God’s power. The first is that God’s power is universal. God rules over everything; it is an infinite power. He is loving, he adopts us as his sons and daughters and shows us his mercy. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on God’s mysterious power in relation to the reality of the problem of evil and suffering in our world. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 268-278. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 39: The Father Almightyedc0b3e1-f94f-4d63-9b6d-7e4b79d5afefWed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: The Father Almighty Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of God as Almighty. Fr. Mike discusses three important points to keep in mind about the reality of God’s power. The first is that God’s power is universal. God rules over everything; it is an infinite power. He is loving, he adopts us as his sons and daughters and shows us his mercy. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on God’s mysterious power in relation to the reality of the problem of evil and suffering in our world. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 268-278. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the nature of God as Almighty. Fr. Mike discusses three important points to keep in mind about the reality of God’s power. The first is that God’s power is universal. God rules over everything; it is an infinite power. He is loving, he adopts us as his sons and daughters and shows us his mercy. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on God’s mysterious power in relation to the reality of the problem of evil and suffering in our world. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 268-278. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 39: The Father Almighty96c6927f-a069-4bf9-8846-1ee82caf6a66Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne ChapterThoughts churned inside Diego as he trudged alongside his grandparents, who had prepared a picnic to share on the beach. Usually he adored picnics, but not today. If only Papa could find a job, he thought, swallowing back the tears. Then he and Mama would stop arguing. If only I didn't grow so fast and keep needing new clothes and shoes."Diego, you and Grandpa go walk and have a chat," Grandma said, placing a blanket on the sand. "I'll read and take care of our food until you return."Diego and Grandpa said nothing for a while as the waves lapped in and out. Finally Grandpa spoke, breaking the silence. "You're worried about your parents, aren't you?" Diego nodded, wiping away a tear. "What if Papa never finds a job and we become homeless? I feel so helpless. I pray, but God feels far away at the moment.""Oh, Diego, our loving God is always near," Grandpa said, hugging him. "Jesus loves you so much He died for you, and He promises to always be with you and help you through hard times. Place all your worries in His hands, and He will give you strength. You will survive this. You'll see. We won't allow you to become homeless. Now let's enjoy this family time we've been blessed with."The sun glistened on the sea as they walked back. Grandma looked up and smiled when she saw them. "This book is so exciting! There's one challenge after another for the heroine, and I couldn't put it down. I'm desperate to find out what happens next."Grandpa gave Diego a nudge. "You see? It's not the end. Life is like Grandma's novel, a series of chapters with lows and highs. Through it all, we can always trust Jesus, who walks with us in life. What you're going through is a difficult chapter, but it isn't your whole life. It's a part of it that God will use to help you know Him better, and one day you will pass through it." Grandpa sat down on the blanket. "Come on, let's pray so we can eat."After they prayed, Diego's heart felt lighter. As he ate Grandma's delicious food, he thought about how this difficult time was just one chapter of his life, and hope and strength filled his heart. -Cindy Lee

Thoughts churned inside Diego as he trudged alongside his grandparents, who had prepared a picnic to share on the beach. Usually he adored picnics, but not today. If only Papa could find a job, he thought, swallowing back the tears. Then he and Mama would stop arguing. If only I didn't grow so fast and keep needing new clothes and shoes."Diego, you and Grandpa go walk and have a chat," Grandma said, placing a blanket on the sand. "I'll read and take care of our food until you return."Diego and Grandpa said nothing for a while as the waves lapped in and out. Finally Grandpa spoke, breaking the silence. "You're worried about your parents, aren't you?" Diego nodded, wiping away a tear. "What if Papa never finds a job and we become homeless? I feel so helpless. I pray, but God feels far away at the moment.""Oh, Diego, our loving God is always near," Grandpa said, hugging him. "Jesus loves you so much He died for you, and He promises to always be with you and help you through hard times. Place all your worries in His hands, and He will give you strength. You will survive this. You'll see. We won't allow you to become homeless. Now let's enjoy this family time we've been blessed with."The sun glistened on the sea as they walked back. Grandma looked up and smiled when she saw them. "This book is so exciting! There's one challenge after another for the heroine, and I couldn't put it down. I'm desperate to find out what happens next."Grandpa gave Diego a nudge. "You see? It's not the end. Life is like Grandma's novel, a series of chapters with lows and highs. Through it all, we can always trust Jesus, who walks with us in life. What you're going through is a difficult chapter, but it isn't your whole life. It's a part of it that God will use to help you know Him better, and one day you will pass through it." Grandpa sat down on the blanket. "Come on, let's pray so we can eat."After they prayed, Diego's heart felt lighter. As he ate Grandma's delicious food, he thought about how this difficult time was just one chapter of his life, and hope and strength filled his heart. -Cindy Lee

One Chapter0b66b052-5901-4850-8fea-5bb70797839bWed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2023) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2023)39f08594-c1a2-4bdf-94ee-0474c7e726a9Tue, 07 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2023) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2023)06e71d60-9504-4b69-a7e4-6b2f16bbfd40Tue, 07 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2023) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2023)59d39b76-ca56-487e-b10d-abe9bced14edTue, 07 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2023) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2023)917bc4c9-0681-4d38-a7d7-2aba6ba31133Tue, 07 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: Summary of the Trinity We have arrived at the “nugget day” or In Brief section for the paragraphs examining the nature of the Father in the Trinity. Fr. Mike reiterates some of the “nuggets” of wisdom from these past few days. He emphasizes the importance of how Baptism allows us to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. We conclude this section with a reflection on this profound call to share in the glory of the Trinity even though it exists “in the obscurity of faith.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 261-267. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We have arrived at the “nugget day” or In Brief section for the paragraphs examining the nature of the Father in the Trinity. Fr. Mike reiterates some of the “nuggets” of wisdom from these past few days. He emphasizes the importance of how Baptism allows us to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. We conclude this section with a reflection on this profound call to share in the glory of the Trinity even though it exists “in the obscurity of faith.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 261-267. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 38: Summary of the Trinityabd490f1-21f9-4840-9190-31c7e0629f92Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: Summary of the Trinity We have arrived at the “nugget day” or In Brief section for the paragraphs examining the nature of the Father in the Trinity. Fr. Mike reiterates some of the “nuggets” of wisdom from these past few days. He emphasizes the importance of how Baptism allows us to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. We conclude this section with a reflection on this profound call to share in the glory of the Trinity even though it exists “in the obscurity of faith.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 261-267. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We have arrived at the “nugget day” or In Brief section for the paragraphs examining the nature of the Father in the Trinity. Fr. Mike reiterates some of the “nuggets” of wisdom from these past few days. He emphasizes the importance of how Baptism allows us to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. We conclude this section with a reflection on this profound call to share in the glory of the Trinity even though it exists “in the obscurity of faith.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 261-267. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 38: Summary of the Trinity7b3ebf16-46af-4a0c-9d68-0c03e351a8e2Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMadeline’s VisitMaisie set the table for dinner while her mother made a salad. "You know, Mom, I wish I'd been alive two thousand years ago," said Maisie. "Jesus was living on earth then, and I'd have been able to see Him and talk to Him. But He left us and went back to heaven."As she spoke, Maisie's tablet dinged, letting her know she had a new message. "It's from Elodie," she said when she opened it. "Madeline Bowers is going to be in town to give a concert next week! Can I go, Mom? Pleeease? She's my favorite singer!" Mom smiled. "Okay," she said. "All right!" Maisie grinned at her mother. "I can hardly believe you knew her back in college, and now I'll get to see her in concert!""I heard she was coming here for a concert," said Mom, "and since it's been years since we've seen each other, I invited her to stay with us while she's here. Is that okay with you?" Maisie's mouth dropped open, and she stared at her mother in disbelief. Mom laughed. "Madeline and I used to be good friends, so when I heard she'd be in town, I invited her to spend the weekend with us." "Here? In our house? And she said yes? She's actually going to stay with us?" Maisie danced up and down in delight. "Why didn't you tell me sooner?" Mom grinned. "I wanted to surprise you." Maisie reached out to give her mom a hug. "I can't wait to tell Elodie!""Remember what you said a little while ago, Maisie--that you wished you'd been living when Jesus was on earth?" Mom asked thoughtfully. "I think you forgot something important." "What?" Maisie asked."Well, seeing Madeline Bowers will be great, but she'll come and soon be gone again. But that's not what happened when Jesus left the earth. When He ascended into heaven, He said He'd send us the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit lives not just with us but in us because we've trusted in Jesus. Through Him, Jesus is always present with us. That's even better than having your favorite singer in town for just one weekend." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

Maisie set the table for dinner while her mother made a salad. "You know, Mom, I wish I'd been alive two thousand years ago," said Maisie. "Jesus was living on earth then, and I'd have been able to see Him and talk to Him. But He left us and went back to heaven."As she spoke, Maisie's tablet dinged, letting her know she had a new message. "It's from Elodie," she said when she opened it. "Madeline Bowers is going to be in town to give a concert next week! Can I go, Mom? Pleeease? She's my favorite singer!" Mom smiled. "Okay," she said. "All right!" Maisie grinned at her mother. "I can hardly believe you knew her back in college, and now I'll get to see her in concert!""I heard she was coming here for a concert," said Mom, "and since it's been years since we've seen each other, I invited her to stay with us while she's here. Is that okay with you?" Maisie's mouth dropped open, and she stared at her mother in disbelief. Mom laughed. "Madeline and I used to be good friends, so when I heard she'd be in town, I invited her to spend the weekend with us." "Here? In our house? And she said yes? She's actually going to stay with us?" Maisie danced up and down in delight. "Why didn't you tell me sooner?" Mom grinned. "I wanted to surprise you." Maisie reached out to give her mom a hug. "I can't wait to tell Elodie!""Remember what you said a little while ago, Maisie--that you wished you'd been living when Jesus was on earth?" Mom asked thoughtfully. "I think you forgot something important." "What?" Maisie asked."Well, seeing Madeline Bowers will be great, but she'll come and soon be gone again. But that's not what happened when Jesus left the earth. When He ascended into heaven, He said He'd send us the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit lives not just with us but in us because we've trusted in Jesus. Through Him, Jesus is always present with us. That's even better than having your favorite singer in town for just one weekend." -Tanya Ferdinandusz

Madeline’s Visit973985a8-0b84-45d8-8816-4bf09740e772Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLeadership with Kevin KeppleIn the "woke" environment, it's hard to lead as a guy. All around us there are forces trying to beat down strong male leadership under the guise of "safety." But the Bible tells us that it's men's job to lead, right? How do we do it? Join me in this episode as I bring on a leadership expert and coach Kevin Kepple to help walk through what we as men can do to really improve our leadership. He offers practical advice and creates a powerful vision for why it matters! You can find out more about Kevin at https://kevinkepple.us/ or look for his facebook group "Art of Unstuck."

In the "woke" environment, it's hard to lead as a guy. All around us there are forces trying to beat down strong male leadership under the guise of "safety." But the Bible tells us that it's men's job to lead, right? How do we do it? Join me in this episode as I bring on a leadership expert and coach Kevin Kepple to help walk through what we as men can do to really improve our leadership. He offers practical advice and creates a powerful vision for why it matters! You can find out more about Kevin at https://kevinkepple.us/ or look for his facebook group "Art of Unstuck."

fullLeadership with Kevin Kepplef5362441-2d4c-477c-94b2-0654440d529bMon, 06 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher KeltnerWhen was the last time something took your breath away, or left you speechless? Awe is something that is hard to put into words and understand for yourself, let alone scientifically examine. However this is exactly what Dr Dacher Keltner has dedicated his career to. As a psychology professor Dr Dacher is dedicated to the study of emotions and happiness, in his groundbreaking research he believes that awe, the feeling when you see something beyond your understanding, can have huge impacts on both your brain and body. In this eye opening conversation Dacher discusses just what it means to live a good life, our need for connection, and his personally journey from tragedy and despair to finding and spreading the awe of everyday life. Dacher: Website - http://bit.ly/3HtgCuQ Dacher’s book - https://bit.ly/3YrvAIB Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time something took your breath away, or left you speechless? Awe is something that is hard to put into words and understand for yourself, let alone scientifically examine. However this is exactly what Dr Dacher Keltner has dedicated his career to. As a psychology professor Dr Dacher is dedicated to the study of emotions and happiness, in his groundbreaking research he believes that awe, the feeling when you see something beyond your understanding, can have huge impacts on both your brain and body. In this eye opening conversation Dacher discusses just what it means to live a good life, our need for connection, and his personally journey from tragedy and despair to finding and spreading the awe of everyday life. Dacher: Website - http://bit.ly/3HtgCuQ Dacher’s book - https://bit.ly/3YrvAIB Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltnerda680787-a5de-4b86-a3e1-126672f49ef7Mon, 06 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +00005795https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2023) Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2023)91901a98-ac41-43b6-a17c-3dc9baaa0d24Mon, 06 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2023) Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2023)41ac6eda-f09c-48b9-a800-ed958688c7e9Mon, 06 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2023) Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2023)0ffb38c5-bb28-40ec-a6e2-9a4c9b1b1ebdMon, 06 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2023) Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2023)92896e0e-04fc-42ac-ba0d-78c7348adb67Mon, 06 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Divine Economy Fr. Mike continues to unpack the Church’s teachings on the Trinity. Today, we move into an examination of the divine economy or how God has revealed and communicated himself on earth. The divine economy is not just the work of the Father, but rather the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together as one. Fr. Mike concludes this episode with a reflection on the impactful words of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity who asks God to “make our hearts his heaven.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 257-260. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike continues to unpack the Church’s teachings on the Trinity. Today, we move into an examination of the divine economy or how God has revealed and communicated himself on earth. The divine economy is not just the work of the Father, but rather the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together as one. Fr. Mike concludes this episode with a reflection on the impactful words of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity who asks God to “make our hearts his heaven.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 257-260. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 37: The Divine Economyd37b6cee-bbb2-4ce7-9009-ed852c0461c1Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Divine Economy Fr. Mike continues to unpack the Church’s teachings on the Trinity. Today, we move into an examination of the divine economy or how God has revealed and communicated himself on earth. The divine economy is not just the work of the Father, but rather the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together as one. Fr. Mike concludes this episode with a reflection on the impactful words of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity who asks God to “make our hearts his heaven.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 257-260. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike continues to unpack the Church’s teachings on the Trinity. Today, we move into an examination of the divine economy or how God has revealed and communicated himself on earth. The divine economy is not just the work of the Father, but rather the work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together as one. Fr. Mike concludes this episode with a reflection on the impactful words of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity who asks God to “make our hearts his heaven.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 257-260. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 37: The Divine Economy4da365a0-9d25-4884-9f0d-1a16d3e9fbe6Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBurnt Cookies"Oh no!" Grant groaned, pulling a tray of overbaked cookies out of the oven. "I completely ruined these cookies!""That's okay," said Grant's cousin, Katy. "You can just make another batch!""I don't have time! I was going to deliver them to my friend Ryan for his birthday, which is today!""Hmmm," said Katy. "I have an idea. Here, get the grater."Grant found a cheese grater and handed it to Katy. She used it to scrape off the burnt bottoms of the cookies."They're not burnt anymore, but they're still rock hard," Grant pointed out."Do you have ice cream?" Katy asked. Grinning, Grant ran to the freezer. They put a scoop of ice cream between two cookies and squished them together. "There!" declared Katy. "Ice cream sandwiches!" "Wow! Thanks for helping me!" Grant exclaimed. "The cookies were terrible, but you saved them and transformed them into something even better--cookie ice cream sandwiches!""You're welcome!" Katy laughed. "One might say that I 'redeemed' the cookies.""Redeemed. I think the pastor said that in the church service last Sunday, but I didn't know what it meant," Grant said.Katy explained. "To redeem means to recover, to rescue, or to make up for something. Your burnt cookies are a bit like us. God created everything good. But just as burning the cookies ruined them, sin--turning away from God--brings hurt and death into the world. We were ruined by sin, and there was nothing we could do to fix our relationship with God. But Jesus died so that we could have life; His death brought a solution to the problem of sin that separated us from God. He didn't stay dead and rose again to life, bringing eternal life to all those who trust in Him!""Oh, I get it," Grant said. "Our cookies were a disaster, but we redeemed them into something good again.""Yep!" Katy nodded. "And even when our lives seem like disasters, God works through the hard things to bring us good. And one day, He will restore the whole world."Grant smiled. "I'll have to tell Ryan the whole story when I give him the redemption cookie ice cream sandwiches!" -Abby Ciona

"Oh no!" Grant groaned, pulling a tray of overbaked cookies out of the oven. "I completely ruined these cookies!""That's okay," said Grant's cousin, Katy. "You can just make another batch!""I don't have time! I was going to deliver them to my friend Ryan for his birthday, which is today!""Hmmm," said Katy. "I have an idea. Here, get the grater."Grant found a cheese grater and handed it to Katy. She used it to scrape off the burnt bottoms of the cookies."They're not burnt anymore, but they're still rock hard," Grant pointed out."Do you have ice cream?" Katy asked. Grinning, Grant ran to the freezer. They put a scoop of ice cream between two cookies and squished them together. "There!" declared Katy. "Ice cream sandwiches!" "Wow! Thanks for helping me!" Grant exclaimed. "The cookies were terrible, but you saved them and transformed them into something even better--cookie ice cream sandwiches!""You're welcome!" Katy laughed. "One might say that I 'redeemed' the cookies.""Redeemed. I think the pastor said that in the church service last Sunday, but I didn't know what it meant," Grant said.Katy explained. "To redeem means to recover, to rescue, or to make up for something. Your burnt cookies are a bit like us. God created everything good. But just as burning the cookies ruined them, sin--turning away from God--brings hurt and death into the world. We were ruined by sin, and there was nothing we could do to fix our relationship with God. But Jesus died so that we could have life; His death brought a solution to the problem of sin that separated us from God. He didn't stay dead and rose again to life, bringing eternal life to all those who trust in Him!""Oh, I get it," Grant said. "Our cookies were a disaster, but we redeemed them into something good again.""Yep!" Katy nodded. "And even when our lives seem like disasters, God works through the hard things to bring us good. And one day, He will restore the whole world."Grant smiled. "I'll have to tell Ryan the whole story when I give him the redemption cookie ice cream sandwiches!" -Abby Ciona

Burnt Cookies9c2615c7-a97d-497c-88ae-9277ba876564Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCase #02 - Hoc Est Corpus Meum - Pt. 1A young firefighter facing spells of uncontrolled rage and sporadic blackouts realizes an evil from his past is slowly consuming him.

A young firefighter facing spells of uncontrolled rage and sporadic blackouts realizes an evil from his past is slowly consuming him.

fullCase #02 - Hoc Est Corpus Meum - Pt. 13ac0f152-dae3-493e-b880-492daef6831dSun, 05 Feb 2023 23:19:12 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2023)6b8625b5-d99d-4e70-9be1-cd92ad8f217fSun, 05 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2023)7fea2da4-f4e9-432d-9ba0-852feb150e5aSun, 05 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2023)203bd2a5-376b-4f19-a8e9-b09340c35ba6Sun, 05 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2023)8a909dbf-13ee-44b5-8320-8ec686d519fdSun, 05 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: The Nature of the Trinity Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our exploration of the Church’s teachings on the nature of the Holy Trinity. We examine three main ideas. The first is the unity of the Trinity, that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all one God. The next is the Divine Persons as distinct from one another: one God, three distinct persons. As Fr. Mike states, “The Son is not the Father, the Father is not the Son, and the Holy Spirit is not either.” Finally, Fr. Mike discusses the relation between each person of the Holy Trinity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 253-256. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our exploration of the Church’s teachings on the nature of the Holy Trinity. We examine three main ideas. The first is the unity of the Trinity, that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all one God. The next is the Divine Persons as distinct from one another: one God, three distinct persons. As Fr. Mike states, “The Son is not the Father, the Father is not the Son, and the Holy Spirit is not either.” Finally, Fr. Mike discusses the relation between each person of the Holy Trinity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 253-256. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 36: The Nature of the Trinity707c437a-fd4a-4117-a99b-6983f476b1edSun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: The Nature of the Trinity Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our exploration of the Church’s teachings on the nature of the Holy Trinity. We examine three main ideas. The first is the unity of the Trinity, that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all one God. The next is the Divine Persons as distinct from one another: one God, three distinct persons. As Fr. Mike states, “The Son is not the Father, the Father is not the Son, and the Holy Spirit is not either.” Finally, Fr. Mike discusses the relation between each person of the Holy Trinity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 253-256. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our exploration of the Church’s teachings on the nature of the Holy Trinity. We examine three main ideas. The first is the unity of the Trinity, that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all one God. The next is the Divine Persons as distinct from one another: one God, three distinct persons. As Fr. Mike states, “The Son is not the Father, the Father is not the Son, and the Holy Spirit is not either.” Finally, Fr. Mike discusses the relation between each person of the Holy Trinity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 253-256. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 36: The Nature of the Trinity4cbda702-15bd-471f-8693-9d3116570c15Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSacrifice of Love"It must be so lonely for the people in the nursing home." Anna placed her Bible on the dining room table. "After I read Mrs. Henshaw the Bible, her whole face lit up. I wish she could read the Bible on her own, but she's blind, so she can't.""I'm sure Mrs. Henshaw appreciated you visiting her with your Sunday School class," said Mom. "Here." She handed Anna an empty cardboard box. "Can you help me find things around the house we don't need? Our church thrift shop is asking for donations.""Let's check my room." Anna sped to her bedroom, and Mom followed."Anna." Mom pointed at the bed. "You sure have a lot of stuffed animals. Do you think you can part with a few?""Okay, I don't mind giving most of them away, but I can't part with Effie, my stuffed elephant. I've had him since I was three years old.""Doesn't he have the whole Bible in a pocket on his tummy?" asked Mom.Anna nodded. "There's a recorder inside the pocket. You just press the button and he speaks God's Word. I used to listen to him every night, but now I only sleep with him.""Why did you stop listening to the recording?""Because now I can read the Bible on my own." Anna's brows scrunched up. "You know, I think Mrs. Henshaw would love listening to Effie, but it would be hard to give him up. I could give her the Bible recording without Effie, but I think she'd like him too.""That would be a sacrifice, Anna.""What's a sacrifice?""A sacrifice is something you give up for another person. Jesus made a sacrifice for us when gave up His life to save us by dying on the cross. When we give up things for others, we show how much we love Him because of what He did for us and that we want others to know His love too."Anna picked up her stuffed elephant and hugged him. "I'm going to really miss Effie, but I want Mrs. Henshaw to have him. Do you think we can stop by the nursing home again today?" -Chanda Singleton Griese

"It must be so lonely for the people in the nursing home." Anna placed her Bible on the dining room table. "After I read Mrs. Henshaw the Bible, her whole face lit up. I wish she could read the Bible on her own, but she's blind, so she can't.""I'm sure Mrs. Henshaw appreciated you visiting her with your Sunday School class," said Mom. "Here." She handed Anna an empty cardboard box. "Can you help me find things around the house we don't need? Our church thrift shop is asking for donations.""Let's check my room." Anna sped to her bedroom, and Mom followed."Anna." Mom pointed at the bed. "You sure have a lot of stuffed animals. Do you think you can part with a few?""Okay, I don't mind giving most of them away, but I can't part with Effie, my stuffed elephant. I've had him since I was three years old.""Doesn't he have the whole Bible in a pocket on his tummy?" asked Mom.Anna nodded. "There's a recorder inside the pocket. You just press the button and he speaks God's Word. I used to listen to him every night, but now I only sleep with him.""Why did you stop listening to the recording?""Because now I can read the Bible on my own." Anna's brows scrunched up. "You know, I think Mrs. Henshaw would love listening to Effie, but it would be hard to give him up. I could give her the Bible recording without Effie, but I think she'd like him too.""That would be a sacrifice, Anna.""What's a sacrifice?""A sacrifice is something you give up for another person. Jesus made a sacrifice for us when gave up His life to save us by dying on the cross. When we give up things for others, we show how much we love Him because of what He did for us and that we want others to know His love too."Anna picked up her stuffed elephant and hugged him. "I'm going to really miss Effie, but I want Mrs. Henshaw to have him. Do you think we can stop by the nursing home again today?" -Chanda Singleton Griese

Sacrifice of Love9e9f1141-45b1-46ca-b921-1619924ff8aeSun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2/5/23 Homeless: Different Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do what you would do even if no one is watching. So many of us have a fear of being different. We would prefer to be like everyone else. But we cannot afford to be the same as everyone else. Not because we are better, but because the world needs what Christians have: Jesus Christ. Mass Readings from February 5, 2023: Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalms 112:4-91 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do what you would do even if no one is watching. So many of us have a fear of being different. We would prefer to be like everyone else. But we cannot afford to be the same as everyone else. Not because we are better, but because the world needs what Christians have: Jesus Christ. Mass Readings from February 5, 2023: Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalms 112:4-91 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16

full2/5/23 Homeless: Different09a591f9-5ef1-4dee-9b16-d83a1f2158faSat, 04 Feb 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2/5/23 Homeless: Different Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do what you would do even if no one is watching. So many of us have a fear of being different. We would prefer to be like everyone else. But we cannot afford to be the same as everyone else. Not because we are better, but because the world needs what Christians have: Jesus Christ. Mass Readings from February 5, 2023: Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalms 112:4-91 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do what you would do even if no one is watching. So many of us have a fear of being different. We would prefer to be like everyone else. But we cannot afford to be the same as everyone else. Not because we are better, but because the world needs what Christians have: Jesus Christ. Mass Readings from February 5, 2023: Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalms 112:4-91 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16

full2/5/23 Homeless: Different28fef413-7896-4397-88f9-31412d0fa69cSat, 04 Feb 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2/5/23 Homeless: Different Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do what you would do even if no one is watching. So many of us have a fear of being different. We would prefer to be like everyone else. But we cannot afford to be the same as everyone else. Not because we are better, but because the world needs what Christians have: Jesus Christ. Mass Readings from February 5, 2023: Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalms 112:4-91 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do what you would do even if no one is watching. So many of us have a fear of being different. We would prefer to be like everyone else. But we cannot afford to be the same as everyone else. Not because we are better, but because the world needs what Christians have: Jesus Christ. Mass Readings from February 5, 2023: Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalms 112:4-91 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16

full2/5/23 Homeless: Differentc4c33651-7f17-4efb-a2d9-ce938792621bSat, 04 Feb 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2023) Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2023)85ad7257-abce-4b60-80bc-52b82bc0b274Sat, 04 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2023) Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2023)2c442780-43ac-4d42-8484-e91080919616Sat, 04 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2023) Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2023)89c6f655-10b8-4eaa-a486-93024d75bc86Sat, 04 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2023) Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2023)dde50ff5-e06a-4424-83c4-18614bdcca17Sat, 04 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma Fr. Mike explores the formation of the Church’s dogma on the nature of the Trinity. He unpacks the terms used by the Church in an attempt to explain the nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, as Fr. Mike reminds us, with the story of St. Augustine and the child on the seaside, the Trinity is a mystery that none of us can fully comprehend. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 249-252. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores the formation of the Church’s dogma on the nature of the Trinity. He unpacks the terms used by the Church in an attempt to explain the nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, as Fr. Mike reminds us, with the story of St. Augustine and the child on the seaside, the Trinity is a mystery that none of us can fully comprehend. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 249-252. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma422be8c4-83a2-4f4e-9c72-5a45ea1408dfSat, 04 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma Fr. Mike explores the formation of the Church’s dogma on the nature of the Trinity. He unpacks the terms used by the Church in an attempt to explain the nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, as Fr. Mike reminds us, with the story of St. Augustine and the child on the seaside, the Trinity is a mystery that none of us can fully comprehend. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 249-252. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores the formation of the Church’s dogma on the nature of the Trinity. He unpacks the terms used by the Church in an attempt to explain the nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, as Fr. Mike reminds us, with the story of St. Augustine and the child on the seaside, the Trinity is a mystery that none of us can fully comprehend. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 249-252. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma8316dd24-7085-4dfd-96bc-51d15d7de73dSat, 04 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSupporting MaxJonah sat on the rope swing in the backyard, thinking about the new boy in his class at school while his mom weeded the flower garden. "Hey, Mom," Jonah said. "Have you ever heard of autism?""Yes, why do you ask?" asked Mom."Well, there's this new kid in my class named Max," explained Jonah. "My teacher said he has a form of autism that might make him react differently or say things in a way that might seem odd sometimes. She told us to be extra patient and kind as he adjusts to a new school. He seems really smart--like in science class he knew all sorts of facts about outer space and space missions. But then at lunch, he sat all by himself even after I invited him to sit at my table. He didn't seem like he wanted to be bothered. I'm not sure what to do." "People with autism sometimes make friends a little differently," said Mom. "Being around a large group of people is probably challenging for Max.""I want to be friends with him, but I'm not sure how," Jonah said. Mom looked at her flower garden. "Do you see how these lilies are starting to fall over? Every year, I have to tie them to a stick for extra support. Maybe Max just needs a friend like you to give him extra support in the friendship department." "You mean I can kind of be like the stick to help prop him up?" asked Jonah.Mom nodded. "You can ask to sit with him at his lunch table tomorrow so he doesn't feel so overwhelmed by a crowd. You can support him by listening to him and trying to understand how he sees things. As you get to know him, I think you'll find that there are areas you struggle with where he can support you."Jonah grinned. "Like science!" "God made Max with unique abilities, just like He made you with special talents and skills," Mom said. "He gave us all different gifts so we can use them to help each other. Jesus knows we all need His love and support, and He often shows it to us through other people. You can be that friend for Max--and he can help support you too." -Kendra Angle

Jonah sat on the rope swing in the backyard, thinking about the new boy in his class at school while his mom weeded the flower garden. "Hey, Mom," Jonah said. "Have you ever heard of autism?""Yes, why do you ask?" asked Mom."Well, there's this new kid in my class named Max," explained Jonah. "My teacher said he has a form of autism that might make him react differently or say things in a way that might seem odd sometimes. She told us to be extra patient and kind as he adjusts to a new school. He seems really smart--like in science class he knew all sorts of facts about outer space and space missions. But then at lunch, he sat all by himself even after I invited him to sit at my table. He didn't seem like he wanted to be bothered. I'm not sure what to do." "People with autism sometimes make friends a little differently," said Mom. "Being around a large group of people is probably challenging for Max.""I want to be friends with him, but I'm not sure how," Jonah said. Mom looked at her flower garden. "Do you see how these lilies are starting to fall over? Every year, I have to tie them to a stick for extra support. Maybe Max just needs a friend like you to give him extra support in the friendship department." "You mean I can kind of be like the stick to help prop him up?" asked Jonah.Mom nodded. "You can ask to sit with him at his lunch table tomorrow so he doesn't feel so overwhelmed by a crowd. You can support him by listening to him and trying to understand how he sees things. As you get to know him, I think you'll find that there are areas you struggle with where he can support you."Jonah grinned. "Like science!" "God made Max with unique abilities, just like He made you with special talents and skills," Mom said. "He gave us all different gifts so we can use them to help each other. Jesus knows we all need His love and support, and He often shows it to us through other people. You can be that friend for Max--and he can help support you too." -Kendra Angle

Supporting Maxc89b4c4d-4571-4afb-95c3-8c26f0c4350dSat, 04 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 95 - A Simple Hack To Achieve Maximum Happiness: Mo GowdatAfter watching this video your brain will never be the same! Every single thing you do rewires your brain and like a computer it is constantly uploading new and improved software. This can help you perform better and faster in the future, but it can also keep you stuck in your rut of negative thinking and catastrophising. In this moment Mo Gowdat discusses how your brain can be trained in the same way that you train your muscles, with the right direction and repetitions. Your brain is constantly evolving and growing, it is in your power to have the brain and outlook you want for life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/L7Y8Gwfi6wb Mo - https://twitter.com/MGawdat? https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?... Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After watching this video your brain will never be the same! Every single thing you do rewires your brain and like a computer it is constantly uploading new and improved software. This can help you perform better and faster in the future, but it can also keep you stuck in your rut of negative thinking and catastrophising. In this moment Mo Gowdat discusses how your brain can be trained in the same way that you train your muscles, with the right direction and repetitions. Your brain is constantly evolving and growing, it is in your power to have the brain and outlook you want for life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/L7Y8Gwfi6wb Mo - https://twitter.com/MGawdat? https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?... Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 95 - A Simple Hack To Achieve Maximum Happiness: Mo Gowdatadcd168c-12c0-4733-9b92-4e0c9e86daf5Fri, 03 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000962https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSuffering and DeathKnowledge of the death of a loved one is really hard. We often don't give ourselves the needed space to process those emotions. In this mini episode I talk about a quote from St. Alphonsus Liguori, talking about how ignorance of the future is a great blessing that God gives us. I also talk about how to mourn an upcoming loss even before it has come. If you are struggling with death or upcoming death in the family, I strongly encourage this episode!

Knowledge of the death of a loved one is really hard. We often don't give ourselves the needed space to process those emotions. In this mini episode I talk about a quote from St. Alphonsus Liguori, talking about how ignorance of the future is a great blessing that God gives us. I also talk about how to mourn an upcoming loss even before it has come. If you are struggling with death or upcoming death in the family, I strongly encourage this episode!

bonusSuffering and Deathd78565a2-abdb-4583-8825-52b1770c7badFri, 03 Feb 2023 05:15:05 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2023) Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2023)fe0da4a4-9e86-44c1-b9b9-2147a40ed68aFri, 03 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2023) Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2023)be1cc5a2-5a80-4922-9a80-26fd3387dc72Fri, 03 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2023) Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2023)c737422a-5cec-4131-89ad-951cbe0c9d66Fri, 03 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2023) Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2023)d3f7ed9c-2d2e-4589-b865-8a226d490f61Fri, 03 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit The Catechism introduces us to the Holy Spirit and describes how the Spirit reveals the Father and the Son to us. It also gives us some background and context regarding the way we describe the Holy Spirit in the Roman Catholic Church compared to the way that the Eastern Orthodox Church describes the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike breaks it down for us and gives us some hope for a future reconciliation between Eastern and Western Churches. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 243-248. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism introduces us to the Holy Spirit and describes how the Spirit reveals the Father and the Son to us. It also gives us some background and context regarding the way we describe the Holy Spirit in the Roman Catholic Church compared to the way that the Eastern Orthodox Church describes the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike breaks it down for us and gives us some hope for a future reconciliation between Eastern and Western Churches. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 243-248. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit99ffed1a-afc7-4b4a-b59a-c925f59ad6f5Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: Unity in the Holy Spirit The Catechism introduces us to the Holy Spirit and describes how the Spirit reveals the Father and the Son to us. It also gives us some background and context regarding the way we describe the Holy Spirit in the Roman Catholic Church compared to the way that the Eastern Orthodox Church describes the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike breaks it down for us and gives us some hope for a future reconciliation between Eastern and Western Churches. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 243-248. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism introduces us to the Holy Spirit and describes how the Spirit reveals the Father and the Son to us. It also gives us some background and context regarding the way we describe the Holy Spirit in the Roman Catholic Church compared to the way that the Eastern Orthodox Church describes the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mike breaks it down for us and gives us some hope for a future reconciliation between Eastern and Western Churches. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 243-248. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 34: Unity in the Holy Spiritac3d1727-ea32-4a15-b311-e447dbe25246Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhatever the WeatherDad groaned as he sat down to put on his snow boots. "This cold weather is unbearable! After this winter, I'll never complain about being too warm again. I wish we had a hot sun right now."With a twinkle in her eye, Theodore's mom pulled up something on her phone and handed it to her son. Theodore grinned at her and put his finger to his lips. "Shhh," he mouthed. Then he snuck up behind Dad and hit the play button."Whew!" Dad's voice boomed from the speaker. "This heat is unbearable! I'll never complain about the cold again. I'd give a lot for a few inches of snow right now.""What!" Startled, Dad twisted around in his chair to look at Theodore. "When did you record that?"Theodore laughed. "Last summer. Mom and I hear the same thing every summer and every winter. We just wanted you to hear it yourself."Dad laughed too. "Caught by my own words. How quickly we forget. I guess we're hard to please, aren't we?"Mom nodded. "It's easy for us to find something to complain about, isn't it?""I don't complain about the weather," said Theodore. "I like summer, and I like winter. I'm easy to get along with." He grinned at his parents. "I wasn't just talking about weather complaints," said Mom."I know." Theodore sighed. "I guess I do complain about other things. Instead of looking for things to complain about, we should focus on being thankful for good things, shouldn't we?" "Right!" said Mom. "God has filled our lives with so many good things, and He's given us the best gift of all--Jesus. The Bible reminds us that we can be content no matter what our circumstances are like because of Him. Even when things aren't the way we'd like them to be, we can rest in the hope and joy of Jesus, knowing we have eternal life with Him.""Thank you both for the reminder." Dad finished lacing his boots and stood up. "I'd better go shovel the driveway and be thankful I don't have to pull weeds in the garden today." He grinned at Theodore. "Did you record this conversation too? I might need to be reminded of it again when the weeds start to grow." -Hazel W. Marett

Dad groaned as he sat down to put on his snow boots. "This cold weather is unbearable! After this winter, I'll never complain about being too warm again. I wish we had a hot sun right now."With a twinkle in her eye, Theodore's mom pulled up something on her phone and handed it to her son. Theodore grinned at her and put his finger to his lips. "Shhh," he mouthed. Then he snuck up behind Dad and hit the play button."Whew!" Dad's voice boomed from the speaker. "This heat is unbearable! I'll never complain about the cold again. I'd give a lot for a few inches of snow right now.""What!" Startled, Dad twisted around in his chair to look at Theodore. "When did you record that?"Theodore laughed. "Last summer. Mom and I hear the same thing every summer and every winter. We just wanted you to hear it yourself."Dad laughed too. "Caught by my own words. How quickly we forget. I guess we're hard to please, aren't we?"Mom nodded. "It's easy for us to find something to complain about, isn't it?""I don't complain about the weather," said Theodore. "I like summer, and I like winter. I'm easy to get along with." He grinned at his parents. "I wasn't just talking about weather complaints," said Mom."I know." Theodore sighed. "I guess I do complain about other things. Instead of looking for things to complain about, we should focus on being thankful for good things, shouldn't we?" "Right!" said Mom. "God has filled our lives with so many good things, and He's given us the best gift of all--Jesus. The Bible reminds us that we can be content no matter what our circumstances are like because of Him. Even when things aren't the way we'd like them to be, we can rest in the hope and joy of Jesus, knowing we have eternal life with Him.""Thank you both for the reminder." Dad finished lacing his boots and stood up. "I'd better go shovel the driveway and be thankful I don't have to pull weeds in the garden today." He grinned at Theodore. "Did you record this conversation too? I might need to be reminded of it again when the weeds start to grow." -Hazel W. Marett

Whatever the Weather700386b3-69fc-4ab7-b854-4c0be2ec4754Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAre You a “Child of God”? When we’re baptized, we become adopted sons or daughters of God. We become “children of God”. So… does that mean we aren’t children of God before that? And if we aren’t… what are we? Today, Fr. Mike explains to us how baptism makes us “partners in the divine nature”, so that we can truly call God our Father.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we’re baptized, we become adopted sons or daughters of God. We become “children of God”. So… does that mean we aren’t children of God before that? And if we aren’t… what are we? Today, Fr. Mike explains to us how baptism makes us “partners in the divine nature”, so that we can truly call God our Father.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAre You a “Child of God”?26d9e028-2a76-4755-a58b-f6ef9dbc63acThu, 02 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAre You a “Child of God”? When we’re baptized, we become adopted sons or daughters of God. We become “children of God”. So… does that mean we aren’t children of God before that? And if we aren’t… what are we? Today, Fr. Mike explains to us how baptism makes us “partners in the divine nature”, so that we can truly call God our Father.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we’re baptized, we become adopted sons or daughters of God. We become “children of God”. So… does that mean we aren’t children of God before that? And if we aren’t… what are we? Today, Fr. Mike explains to us how baptism makes us “partners in the divine nature”, so that we can truly call God our Father.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAre You a “Child of God”?d29caac2-eac9-43dd-9021-ae63e0a19591Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPhilippians 2a – The Humility of ChristPhilippians 2 part1

Philippians 2 part1

fullPhilippians 2a – The Humility of Christb652e326-b2c4-4127-a952-62e8f835e587Thu, 02 Feb 2023 13:30:00 +0000746https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFrom Clutter Free to Convert w/ T.K. ColemanFrom well-known minimalist to Catholic convert, T.K. Coleman brings a depth of wisdom, clarity of thought, life experience, and transformation to Christ that is worth every second. What is minimalism and how does it align uniquely with our Catholic understanding of living a devout life? Today T.K. shares with us how to live a flourishing life, how to become a superior version of yourself each day, and how keeping your sights set on this goal brings clarity and peace to life. Follow T.K. Coleman - https://www.instagram.com/officialtkcoleman and https://www.instagram.com/theminimalists Foundation for Economic Education - https://fee.org The Minimalists - https://www.theminimalists.com and https://www.youtube.com/@theminimalists 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman T.K. Coleman is the Education Director at FEE (The Foundation for Economic Education) where he creates workshops and curricula designed to teach the value of economic literacy and entrepreneurial thinking to students of all ages. T.K. is also the co-host for the popular podcast on meaning, simplicity, and living with less: “The Minimalist.” He was most recently featured in the Netflix documentary “Less is now.” His passion is helping others minimize the philosophical and physical baggage that hinders them from living a flourishing life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From well-known minimalist to Catholic convert, T.K. Coleman brings a depth of wisdom, clarity of thought, life experience, and transformation to Christ that is worth every second. What is minimalism and how does it align uniquely with our Catholic understanding of living a devout life? Today T.K. shares with us how to live a flourishing life, how to become a superior version of yourself each day, and how keeping your sights set on this goal brings clarity and peace to life. Follow T.K. Coleman - https://www.instagram.com/officialtkcoleman and https://www.instagram.com/theminimalists Foundation for Economic Education - https://fee.org The Minimalists - https://www.theminimalists.com and https://www.youtube.com/@theminimalists 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman T.K. Coleman is the Education Director at FEE (The Foundation for Economic Education) where he creates workshops and curricula designed to teach the value of economic literacy and entrepreneurial thinking to students of all ages. T.K. is also the co-host for the popular podcast on meaning, simplicity, and living with less: “The Minimalist.” He was most recently featured in the Netflix documentary “Less is now.” His passion is helping others minimize the philosophical and physical baggage that hinders them from living a flourishing life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFrom Clutter Free to Convert w/ T.K. Coleman8fc4ec85-3098-4967-befb-945a0293c324Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:10:00 +00003727https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Weight Loss Scientist: You've Been LIED To About Calories, Dieting & Losing Weight: Giles YeoHave you tried every diet under the sun but can’t seem to budge the weight, or if you have lost the weight as soon as you stop the diet you put it all back on? What if weight loss had nothing to do with discipline and self control, but your brain was actually designed to want you to be fat? This is something that Cambridge University Professor Giles Yeo has been researching all through his career, how the brain controls our bodyweight. Dr Yeo examines how our genes have evolved over time to make us crave certain foods, and why people can have totally different relationships with food. After watching this conversation you won’t see food the same way again, as Dr Yeo exposes why calories shouldn’t be counted, why most diets are the same and unsustainable in the long term and how you can lose weight without losing your love of food. Giles: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3Y9IZF0 Instagram - https://bit.ly/3Rs5bIj Giles’ books: Why Calories Don’t Count - https://bit.ly/3XWPtaL Gene Eating - https://bit.ly/3Yc37X6 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you tried every diet under the sun but can’t seem to budge the weight, or if you have lost the weight as soon as you stop the diet you put it all back on? What if weight loss had nothing to do with discipline and self control, but your brain was actually designed to want you to be fat? This is something that Cambridge University Professor Giles Yeo has been researching all through his career, how the brain controls our bodyweight. Dr Yeo examines how our genes have evolved over time to make us crave certain foods, and why people can have totally different relationships with food. After watching this conversation you won’t see food the same way again, as Dr Yeo exposes why calories shouldn’t be counted, why most diets are the same and unsustainable in the long term and how you can lose weight without losing your love of food. Giles: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3Y9IZF0 Instagram - https://bit.ly/3Rs5bIj Giles’ books: Why Calories Don’t Count - https://bit.ly/3XWPtaL Gene Eating - https://bit.ly/3Yc37X6 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Weight Loss Scientist: You've Been LIED To About Calories, Dieting & Losing Weight: Giles Yeo0d4c2a89-c2b1-4568-b45a-6158efbe4be2Thu, 02 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +00006649https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2023) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2023)bbe05c02-6c31-4b3b-918c-71f372add6c5Thu, 02 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2023) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2023)83641ae7-2a63-4732-bccb-c9928a2d2772Thu, 02 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2023) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2023)0296f64c-c97f-44bd-b1b0-2cb7369e642dThu, 02 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2023) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2023)ef29b0d7-59b1-4c9f-9ad0-698cfed26f46Thu, 02 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: God as Father The Catechism describes the various ways that God has revealed himself to us as Father over the ages, and gives us insight into God the Father “in relation to his only Son,” Jesus. Fr. Mike entreats us to examine our relationships with our earthly fathers and how they might be impacting our vision of God as Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 238-242. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism describes the various ways that God has revealed himself to us as Father over the ages, and gives us insight into God the Father “in relation to his only Son,” Jesus. Fr. Mike entreats us to examine our relationships with our earthly fathers and how they might be impacting our vision of God as Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 238-242. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 33: God as Father7088785b-4d10-4e0d-b0f2-bba20a3b27cbThu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: God as Father The Catechism describes the various ways that God has revealed himself to us as Father over the ages, and gives us insight into God the Father “in relation to his only Son,” Jesus. Fr. Mike entreats us to examine our relationships with our earthly fathers and how they might be impacting our vision of God as Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 238-242. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism describes the various ways that God has revealed himself to us as Father over the ages, and gives us insight into God the Father “in relation to his only Son,” Jesus. Fr. Mike entreats us to examine our relationships with our earthly fathers and how they might be impacting our vision of God as Father. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 238-242. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 33: God as Father68bae5da-bc53-48c3-9512-54e188ead094Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA New Look"I love the glasses you picked out, Elena," Mom said when she and Elena arrived home from the eye doctor. "They look so good on you!"Elena sighed as she took off her coat and hung it up. "That's what they said at the doctor's office too, but…" She took off her glasses and rubbed her eyes. "But I really don't want to wear my glasses to school tomorrow, Mom. What if kids make fun of me?""Oh, Elena, lots of kids wear glasses, and yours look very nice," Mom told her. "Don't be afraid to let the kids at school see that you wear glasses now. If anyone gives you a hard time about it, let me know, but I'm sure the kids will get used to your new look in no time."Elena looked at the glasses in her hand. "I guess you're right," she said as she slipped them back on. "Being teased isn't as bad as not being able to see well.""That's right." Mom set her purse on the table and hung up her coat. "You know, I remember being afraid of being teased for my new look when I was about your age." "Really?" Elena flopped down on the couch. "Did you get glasses then too?""No," Mom replied. "I was afraid kids would tease me if they knew I was a Christian.""Oh," said Elena. "I guess that's a much bigger change than getting new glasses!"Mom nodded. "I was a new Christian, and I was thrilled to be a follower of Jesus and have Him in my life. But when I was with my friends, I still talked and acted the way I always had. I had a new life, but I was afraid my friends would tease me if I let them see the change Jesus had made in me." Mom smiled at Elena. "Just like you need to put on your new glasses, I needed to put on my new self. I was afraid to do that--we all are sometimes--but God worked in my heart and helped me be brave enough to show my friends my new look."Elena smiled. "I'll be brave tomorrow!" she declared. "I'll put on my new glasses, and I'll trust God to help me put on my new self too!" -Rita Valladares

"I love the glasses you picked out, Elena," Mom said when she and Elena arrived home from the eye doctor. "They look so good on you!"Elena sighed as she took off her coat and hung it up. "That's what they said at the doctor's office too, but…" She took off her glasses and rubbed her eyes. "But I really don't want to wear my glasses to school tomorrow, Mom. What if kids make fun of me?""Oh, Elena, lots of kids wear glasses, and yours look very nice," Mom told her. "Don't be afraid to let the kids at school see that you wear glasses now. If anyone gives you a hard time about it, let me know, but I'm sure the kids will get used to your new look in no time."Elena looked at the glasses in her hand. "I guess you're right," she said as she slipped them back on. "Being teased isn't as bad as not being able to see well.""That's right." Mom set her purse on the table and hung up her coat. "You know, I remember being afraid of being teased for my new look when I was about your age." "Really?" Elena flopped down on the couch. "Did you get glasses then too?""No," Mom replied. "I was afraid kids would tease me if they knew I was a Christian.""Oh," said Elena. "I guess that's a much bigger change than getting new glasses!"Mom nodded. "I was a new Christian, and I was thrilled to be a follower of Jesus and have Him in my life. But when I was with my friends, I still talked and acted the way I always had. I had a new life, but I was afraid my friends would tease me if I let them see the change Jesus had made in me." Mom smiled at Elena. "Just like you need to put on your new glasses, I needed to put on my new self. I was afraid to do that--we all are sometimes--but God worked in my heart and helped me be brave enough to show my friends my new look."Elena smiled. "I'll be brave tomorrow!" she declared. "I'll put on my new glasses, and I'll trust God to help me put on my new self too!" -Rita Valladares

A New Lookaf73b543-7528-477a-8c7e-1e7a16507d7cThu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#274A: From Here to There and Everywhere....the Unstoppable Gospel&nbsp;Matthew 28 :1-10, 16-20 &amp; Isaiah 40:8 &nbsp;Today, we hear Jesus promise to be with us ALWAYS! Not only on good days or when we are awake, but always!!! We hear Him say to go out and make disciples. The kids will learn what disciple means. We will also &nbsp;take a minute to marvel at just how far the Gospel has spread. We remember how far away most of us are from where the Gospel began and give &nbsp;thanks for those He sent to share God's word. Thank you so much for listening and sharing the Bible with your children.&nbsp; To connect, go to &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

&nbsp;Matthew 28 :1-10, 16-20 &amp; Isaiah 40:8 &nbsp;Today, we hear Jesus promise to be with us ALWAYS! Not only on good days or when we are awake, but always!!! We hear Him say to go out and make disciples. The kids will learn what disciple means. We will also &nbsp;take a minute to marvel at just how far the Gospel has spread. We remember how far away most of us are from where the Gospel began and give &nbsp;thanks for those He sent to share God's word. Thank you so much for listening and sharing the Bible with your children.&nbsp; To connect, go to &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#274A: From Here to There and Everywhere....the Unstoppable Gospelef8721c3-5c25-4f21-994d-7f9ac8a9af02Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:00:34 +0000736https://216.73.216.191/allTags#470 Why Is the Filioque a Big Deal to Eastern Orthodox? - Michael LoftonMichael Lofton, from the Reason and Theology podcast, gives us a primer on the words that many people think are the main divider between Orthodox and Catholic Christians. Does the question about whether the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father &#8220;and from the son&#8221; really divide churches? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Our guest is Michael Lofton, the proprietor of the podcast Reason and Theology. And one of the things that Michael is well known for is…

Michael Lofton, from the Reason and Theology podcast, gives us a primer on the words that many people think are the main divider between Orthodox and Catholic Christians. Does the question about whether the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father &#8220;and from the son&#8221; really divide churches? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Our guest is Michael Lofton, the proprietor of the podcast Reason and Theology. And one of the things that Michael is well known for is…

#470 Why Is the Filioque a Big Deal to Eastern Orthodox? - Michael Lofton903a60b9-8d46-479f-a29c-2c9966d0721cWed, 01 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2023) As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2023)4f725bf7-97b8-499f-8f45-eaf7c9ac5b71Wed, 01 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2023) As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2023)f545f6e5-b36b-4e78-b95d-9b57410a327fWed, 01 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2023) As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2023)16555b0f-1e04-4357-b13a-697ee6eb8caeWed, 01 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2023) As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2023)a18dbc17-0341-4157-943e-90f52625dcefWed, 01 Feb 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: The Most Holy Trinity Christians are baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” not the “names” of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Catechism explains this distinction by introducing us to the “central mystery of Christian faith and life”: the Trinity. Fr. Mike slows us down to meditate on what God reveals to us concerning his inner life, the very thing that “many prophets and righteous people longed to see… [and] hear.” Today’s reading is CCC 232-237. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Christians are baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” not the “names” of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Catechism explains this distinction by introducing us to the “central mystery of Christian faith and life”: the Trinity. Fr. Mike slows us down to meditate on what God reveals to us concerning his inner life, the very thing that “many prophets and righteous people longed to see… [and] hear.” Today’s reading is CCC 232-237. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 32: The Most Holy Trinity07e2dc0b-4f18-4d05-a6d7-25c2600e63c0Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: The Most Holy Trinity Christians are baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” not the “names” of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Catechism explains this distinction by introducing us to the “central mystery of Christian faith and life”: the Trinity. Fr. Mike slows us down to meditate on what God reveals to us concerning his inner life, the very thing that “many prophets and righteous people longed to see… [and] hear.” Today’s reading is CCC 232-237. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Christians are baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” not the “names” of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Catechism explains this distinction by introducing us to the “central mystery of Christian faith and life”: the Trinity. Fr. Mike slows us down to meditate on what God reveals to us concerning his inner life, the very thing that “many prophets and righteous people longed to see… [and] hear.” Today’s reading is CCC 232-237. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 32: The Most Holy Trinity252e6c0d-ba10-4738-a488-3e38e2f36b19Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSurprise DessertArlo took a bite of his meatloaf. "We learned about heaven in Sunday school today," he said. "But there's something I don't understand. I know heaven is supposed to be wonderful, but it doesn't sound so great to me. Won't it be boring, just walking around on a golden street, singing hymns?""I'm sure we'll be doing more than that," Dad said."That's what Mr. Davis said too." Arlo sighed. "The Bible doesn't tell us a lot about it though, does it?""No," Dad replied, "but we do know that it will be a wonderful, beautiful place. And the best part is that we'll finally be with Jesus.""Right," said Mom. "Sometimes it's hard to understand how great that will be, but think about how glad you are to see Grandpa and Grandma when we visit them. Seeing Jesus will be even better."Arlo ate the last bite of his meatloaf. "I wonder why God didn't tell us more about what heaven will be like.""For one thing, it would be impossible for our minds to understand all the good things He has planned for us, but we do know Jesus will make everything new one day and give us bodies that never get sick or die." Dad looked over at four-year-old Felix. "Finish your carrots, Felix. We're almost ready for dessert.""What is it?" Felix asked as he stabbed a forkful of carrots.Mom just smiled. "It's a surprise, but I promise you'll like it.""Can I have mine now, Mom?" asked Arlo.Mom shook her head. "Let's wait till Felix is ready," she said quietly. "It's his favorite. If he sees it, he'll get so excited he won't want to finish his carrots."Soon they were all enjoying chocolate marshmallow bars. "I just thought of another reason God didn't tell us exactly what heaven will be like," Arlo announced with a grin. "If we knew, we'd probably get so excited we wouldn't be able to focus on what God wants us to do on earth now.""Like Felix wouldn't have been able to finish his carrots if he knew what dessert was coming," Mom said. "We just need to trust that spending eternity with Jesus will be better than anything we can imagine!" -Sherry L. Kuyt

Arlo took a bite of his meatloaf. "We learned about heaven in Sunday school today," he said. "But there's something I don't understand. I know heaven is supposed to be wonderful, but it doesn't sound so great to me. Won't it be boring, just walking around on a golden street, singing hymns?""I'm sure we'll be doing more than that," Dad said."That's what Mr. Davis said too." Arlo sighed. "The Bible doesn't tell us a lot about it though, does it?""No," Dad replied, "but we do know that it will be a wonderful, beautiful place. And the best part is that we'll finally be with Jesus.""Right," said Mom. "Sometimes it's hard to understand how great that will be, but think about how glad you are to see Grandpa and Grandma when we visit them. Seeing Jesus will be even better."Arlo ate the last bite of his meatloaf. "I wonder why God didn't tell us more about what heaven will be like.""For one thing, it would be impossible for our minds to understand all the good things He has planned for us, but we do know Jesus will make everything new one day and give us bodies that never get sick or die." Dad looked over at four-year-old Felix. "Finish your carrots, Felix. We're almost ready for dessert.""What is it?" Felix asked as he stabbed a forkful of carrots.Mom just smiled. "It's a surprise, but I promise you'll like it.""Can I have mine now, Mom?" asked Arlo.Mom shook her head. "Let's wait till Felix is ready," she said quietly. "It's his favorite. If he sees it, he'll get so excited he won't want to finish his carrots."Soon they were all enjoying chocolate marshmallow bars. "I just thought of another reason God didn't tell us exactly what heaven will be like," Arlo announced with a grin. "If we knew, we'd probably get so excited we wouldn't be able to focus on what God wants us to do on earth now.""Like Felix wouldn't have been able to finish his carrots if he knew what dessert was coming," Mom said. "We just need to trust that spending eternity with Jesus will be better than anything we can imagine!" -Sherry L. Kuyt

Surprise Dessert902db000-ca05-4c72-b780-4e8ece7c5bc8Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2023) Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2023)3b13e86e-d345-4a62-bd89-77313c79c75aTue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: The Meaning of Faith The Catechism wraps up our “I Believe in God” paragraphs with an In Brief and “The Implications of Faith in One God”—or, what God’s being means for us and our lives. Faith in our God means knowing his greatness, living in thanksgiving, knowing the dignity of all men, making good use of creation, and trusting God in every circumstance. Fr. Mike reminds us that “in every circumstance,” meaning even in adversity, God uses all things for the good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 222-231. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism wraps up our “I Believe in God” paragraphs with an In Brief and “The Implications of Faith in One God”—or, what God’s being means for us and our lives. Faith in our God means knowing his greatness, living in thanksgiving, knowing the dignity of all men, making good use of creation, and trusting God in every circumstance. Fr. Mike reminds us that “in every circumstance,” meaning even in adversity, God uses all things for the good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 222-231. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 31: The Meaning of Faith7efa57fc-f0ed-4f56-b74b-9071744ff6bdTue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: The Meaning of Faith The Catechism wraps up our “I Believe in God” paragraphs with an In Brief and “The Implications of Faith in One God”—or, what God’s being means for us and our lives. Faith in our God means knowing his greatness, living in thanksgiving, knowing the dignity of all men, making good use of creation, and trusting God in every circumstance. Fr. Mike reminds us that “in every circumstance,” meaning even in adversity, God uses all things for the good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 222-231. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism wraps up our “I Believe in God” paragraphs with an In Brief and “The Implications of Faith in One God”—or, what God’s being means for us and our lives. Faith in our God means knowing his greatness, living in thanksgiving, knowing the dignity of all men, making good use of creation, and trusting God in every circumstance. Fr. Mike reminds us that “in every circumstance,” meaning even in adversity, God uses all things for the good. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 222-231. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 31: The Meaning of Faith7f694292-92e4-41a5-93af-1c705966d18aTue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2023) Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2023)3898e994-c14a-4a88-99c2-f82908bbaaf7Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2023) Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2023)1eea1c9f-f9e3-4b30-8941-4dc97a0c06deTue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2023) Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2023)102928a3-d91e-49d1-ae0c-7e2227289fa1Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOut of RangeDorian's remote control car zipped down the driveway. He pushed a lever on the control box to turn the car around and guide it back to the garage. "Ready, Dad?" Dorian asked as his father came out with a similar car in his hand. "Let's hit the parking lot!"When they reached the nearby parking lot, a couple of boys were already there. "That's okay. There's room for all of us," Dad said, and he and Dorian went to the far end, away from the others.They had a good time. Dad made his model jump off the curb, somersault, and flip back onto its tires. Dorian skidded his through some dirt, turning it sharply to catch up with Dad's car. But then he had a problem. "Dad! My car is going crazy! I can't control it!"Dad watched for a moment. "I think it's too far away to receive your signals. Look--it's too close to those other boys and must be on the same frequency as one of their cars. I think it's following the directions one of them is giving."Just then one of the boys saw what was happening with Dorian's car. "I'll send it back to you," he called. Soon Dorian was able to control his car again."What happened there reminds me of how important it is for Christians to stay focused on the right source of guidance in our lives," Dad said. "If we get too distracted by the things of this world, we can be influenced in the wrong direction. But if we delight in God, He will keep our lives on the right path."Dorian looked at his car and made it turn sharply as it nearly bumped into a curb. "I understand, Dad. I want my life to follow Jesus's way!""Me too," said Dad. "As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit to guide us, and He often does that by communicating God's truth and love to us at church and as we pray and read His Word. Let's focus on the help He offers us and trust Him to lead us in the right direction." -Nance E. Keyes

Dorian's remote control car zipped down the driveway. He pushed a lever on the control box to turn the car around and guide it back to the garage. "Ready, Dad?" Dorian asked as his father came out with a similar car in his hand. "Let's hit the parking lot!"When they reached the nearby parking lot, a couple of boys were already there. "That's okay. There's room for all of us," Dad said, and he and Dorian went to the far end, away from the others.They had a good time. Dad made his model jump off the curb, somersault, and flip back onto its tires. Dorian skidded his through some dirt, turning it sharply to catch up with Dad's car. But then he had a problem. "Dad! My car is going crazy! I can't control it!"Dad watched for a moment. "I think it's too far away to receive your signals. Look--it's too close to those other boys and must be on the same frequency as one of their cars. I think it's following the directions one of them is giving."Just then one of the boys saw what was happening with Dorian's car. "I'll send it back to you," he called. Soon Dorian was able to control his car again."What happened there reminds me of how important it is for Christians to stay focused on the right source of guidance in our lives," Dad said. "If we get too distracted by the things of this world, we can be influenced in the wrong direction. But if we delight in God, He will keep our lives on the right path."Dorian looked at his car and made it turn sharply as it nearly bumped into a curb. "I understand, Dad. I want my life to follow Jesus's way!""Me too," said Dad. "As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit to guide us, and He often does that by communicating God's truth and love to us at church and as we pray and read His Word. Let's focus on the help He offers us and trust Him to lead us in the right direction." -Nance E. Keyes

Out of Rangecf88e49e-4bc7-491e-aef6-8e1ce6cb072bTue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIdentity Part 2This episode continues the discussion from Part 1 - make sure you've listened to that first! If you believe you have a bad identity belief (and we all do!) then the natural question is, "how do I change it?" That's the question I'm going to tackle in this episode. There are several steps to changing what we believe we are. While we can start by ourselves, ultimately we always want to bring God into that process. Join me in this episode as I give several concrete steps to change your beliefs about who, what, and whose you are. This is an incredibly powerful tool that will help you conquer whatever actions in your life you don't like.

This episode continues the discussion from Part 1 - make sure you've listened to that first! If you believe you have a bad identity belief (and we all do!) then the natural question is, "how do I change it?" That's the question I'm going to tackle in this episode. There are several steps to changing what we believe we are. While we can start by ourselves, ultimately we always want to bring God into that process. Join me in this episode as I give several concrete steps to change your beliefs about who, what, and whose you are. This is an incredibly powerful tool that will help you conquer whatever actions in your life you don't like.

fullIdentity Part 206df9109-d958-48e5-b0c4-57ae52b2f7d2Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:30:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJay Shetty: 8 Rules For Perfect Love & Amazing Sex!Coming from the minimalist lifestyle of a monk to the power and luxury of a mogul, people may assume that Jay Shetty has all of the answers. But as Jay will say himself, he is still learning and progressing on his life’s journey, and with his success has come some of his hardest challenges. Already a global sensation through spreading his wisdom of mindfulness, Jay now wants to change the world with his lessons on love. In todays world of dating apps and one night stands, many people need to relearn all they knew about love in order to have deeper, richer and more satisfying relationships. In this enlightening conversation with a Jay Shetty you’ve never seen before, he gives his fundamental rules on every aspect of love, from rejuvenating a marriage to laying the all important foundation of self love. Jay: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JoXh0p Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Jr6cP6 Jay’s book: http://bit.ly/3DpoxZ3 His tour: http://bit.ly/3wCtEB1 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming from the minimalist lifestyle of a monk to the power and luxury of a mogul, people may assume that Jay Shetty has all of the answers. But as Jay will say himself, he is still learning and progressing on his life’s journey, and with his success has come some of his hardest challenges. Already a global sensation through spreading his wisdom of mindfulness, Jay now wants to change the world with his lessons on love. In todays world of dating apps and one night stands, many people need to relearn all they knew about love in order to have deeper, richer and more satisfying relationships. In this enlightening conversation with a Jay Shetty you’ve never seen before, he gives his fundamental rules on every aspect of love, from rejuvenating a marriage to laying the all important foundation of self love. Jay: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JoXh0p Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Jr6cP6 Jay’s book: http://bit.ly/3DpoxZ3 His tour: http://bit.ly/3wCtEB1 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJay Shetty: 8 Rules For Perfect Love & Amazing Sex!90dbe7d7-1dd8-4c18-8533-26e088ec274bMon, 30 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +00007543https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2023) Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2023)93664122-1460-4991-b798-759856391364Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: God Is Who Is God is truth, God is love, and God is being itself. Today&#39;s Catechism readings begin to unpack the eternal nature of God and share with us God’s “innermost secret.&quot; Fr. Mike teaches us that because God made us in his image and likeness, then we too are called to embody truth and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 212-221. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

God is truth, God is love, and God is being itself. Today&#39;s Catechism readings begin to unpack the eternal nature of God and share with us God’s “innermost secret.&quot; Fr. Mike teaches us that because God made us in his image and likeness, then we too are called to embody truth and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 212-221. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 30: God Is Who Isfaf86bc2-906a-4f80-89ec-04c0b48f0f18Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: God Is Who Is God is truth, God is love, and God is being itself. Today&#39;s Catechism readings begin to unpack the eternal nature of God and share with us God’s “innermost secret.&quot; Fr. Mike teaches us that because God made us in his image and likeness, then we too are called to embody truth and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 212-221. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

God is truth, God is love, and God is being itself. Today&#39;s Catechism readings begin to unpack the eternal nature of God and share with us God’s “innermost secret.&quot; Fr. Mike teaches us that because God made us in his image and likeness, then we too are called to embody truth and love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 212-221. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 30: God Is Who Is621d4f4d-2353-45e9-ad13-48701012f397Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2023) Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2023)274d6e3b-7fe2-4562-98d4-6b4b9e0a8119Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2023) Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2023)155ec2c8-8ce8-437b-af07-76aedb7d2873Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2023) Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2023)b2bc7d82-e40f-4af2-9bc6-67fb6d01b98fMon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKenya PraysKenya ran to her room and quietly shut her door. Kneeling beside her bed, she began to pray. One thing Kenya had learned from her grandma was how to pray. She had watched her grandma pray many times. If someone was sick, Grandma prayed. If someone was hurt, Grandma prayed. If someone was sad, Grandma prayed. If everything was awesome, Grandma prayed.Kenya loved God, and she knew that God loved her too. She knew He cared about everything that was going on her life."Dear God, thank You for loving me and for listening to me when I pray. I'm so glad I can trust in You. My grandma is having surgery this morning. Please keep her safe and help her new knee work better for her. In Jesus's name I pray, amen!"Kenya bounded out of her room and ran outside to play. She knew that God had heard her prayer and that He was taking care of her grandma."Kenya, Grandma is on the phone," Mom called to her later that day.Kenya came running and took Mom's cell phone. "Hi, Grandma. How are you feeling? I prayed for you this morning.""I could feel your prayers. Thank you for praying for me. The surgery went well and I will be able to leave the hospital soon.""Yay! I can't wait to see you, Grandma. I love you!""I love you too, Kenya."During devotions that evening, Kenya and her parents talked about prayer. "Isn't it awesome that God wants to have fellowship with us?" said Dad. "He is a personal God. He cares about each one of us individually. He wanted to have a relationship with us so much that Jesus died for us so we could have eternal life with Him. We can pray to Him anytime, and He will listen to us and let us know He cares."Kenya smiled when Dad asked her to pray. "Dear God, thank You for loving us so much that you would want to talk to us. Thank you for caring about our concerns and worries. Help us keep our eyes on You and to listen and obey. In Jesus's name I pray, amen!""Amen!" Mom and Dad said in unison. -Lisa Fuller

Kenya ran to her room and quietly shut her door. Kneeling beside her bed, she began to pray. One thing Kenya had learned from her grandma was how to pray. She had watched her grandma pray many times. If someone was sick, Grandma prayed. If someone was hurt, Grandma prayed. If someone was sad, Grandma prayed. If everything was awesome, Grandma prayed.Kenya loved God, and she knew that God loved her too. She knew He cared about everything that was going on her life."Dear God, thank You for loving me and for listening to me when I pray. I'm so glad I can trust in You. My grandma is having surgery this morning. Please keep her safe and help her new knee work better for her. In Jesus's name I pray, amen!"Kenya bounded out of her room and ran outside to play. She knew that God had heard her prayer and that He was taking care of her grandma."Kenya, Grandma is on the phone," Mom called to her later that day.Kenya came running and took Mom's cell phone. "Hi, Grandma. How are you feeling? I prayed for you this morning.""I could feel your prayers. Thank you for praying for me. The surgery went well and I will be able to leave the hospital soon.""Yay! I can't wait to see you, Grandma. I love you!""I love you too, Kenya."During devotions that evening, Kenya and her parents talked about prayer. "Isn't it awesome that God wants to have fellowship with us?" said Dad. "He is a personal God. He cares about each one of us individually. He wanted to have a relationship with us so much that Jesus died for us so we could have eternal life with Him. We can pray to Him anytime, and He will listen to us and let us know He cares."Kenya smiled when Dad asked her to pray. "Dear God, thank You for loving us so much that you would want to talk to us. Thank you for caring about our concerns and worries. Help us keep our eyes on You and to listen and obey. In Jesus's name I pray, amen!""Amen!" Mom and Dad said in unison. -Lisa Fuller

Kenya Praysc6429abc-cf5c-4972-ade0-f35c9446cc2bMon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2023) Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that we can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that we can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2023)3a6054eb-109f-4b3c-bff8-eb1ec4cbf93fSun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Knowing the Name of God We can learn a lot about the nature of God from his Divine Name revealed in Scripture. When God said to Moses, “I am who I am,” this was a revelation of a name as well as a refusal of a name. Fr. Mike explains how this mystery reveals truths about God: he is infinitely above all things; we cannot comprehend him, yet he draws close to us. This Divine Name expresses the steadfast, faithful, unchanging love of God for his people, even when we betray and abandon him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 205-211. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We can learn a lot about the nature of God from his Divine Name revealed in Scripture. When God said to Moses, “I am who I am,” this was a revelation of a name as well as a refusal of a name. Fr. Mike explains how this mystery reveals truths about God: he is infinitely above all things; we cannot comprehend him, yet he draws close to us. This Divine Name expresses the steadfast, faithful, unchanging love of God for his people, even when we betray and abandon him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 205-211. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 29: Knowing the Name of Godc0be170b-fc3d-49a9-be10-bf7a003d9c86Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Knowing the Name of God We can learn a lot about the nature of God from his Divine Name revealed in Scripture. When God said to Moses, “I am who I am,” this was a revelation of a name as well as a refusal of a name. Fr. Mike explains how this mystery reveals truths about God: he is infinitely above all things; we cannot comprehend him, yet he draws close to us. This Divine Name expresses the steadfast, faithful, unchanging love of God for his people, even when we betray and abandon him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 205-211. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

We can learn a lot about the nature of God from his Divine Name revealed in Scripture. When God said to Moses, “I am who I am,” this was a revelation of a name as well as a refusal of a name. Fr. Mike explains how this mystery reveals truths about God: he is infinitely above all things; we cannot comprehend him, yet he draws close to us. This Divine Name expresses the steadfast, faithful, unchanging love of God for his people, even when we betray and abandon him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 205-211. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 29: Knowing the Name of Goda5d8ddae-ce19-49e8-a1fd-a285aa8f8882Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2023) Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that we can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that we can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2023)36e9562e-cd69-4fb4-8ecb-e863814f1a66Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2023) Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that we can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that we can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2023)1e416d7c-3209-4984-8dc3-fd7fba2e2e19Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2023) Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that we can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that we can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2023)01438525-e477-43b3-84f2-b193cda311b1Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChildren of GodMarisol folded her pajamas and placed them in the top drawer of a white dresser. There was also room for her underwear, socks, and a photo of her mom and brother. Her jeans and a pair of shorts went into the drawer below, and she hung her three T-shirts in the small closet. Marisol placed the stuffed bunny a volunteer had given her on the bed, then sat down on the pink flowered quilt. Beverly, her sponsor, knocked on the door. "Can I come in?""Sí," said Marisol. "Yes." She needed to remember to speak English.Beverly sat beside Marisol. "The towels, shampoo, and soap are in the bathroom. If you need anything else, let me know.""Gracias--thank you." Marisol smiled, but inside she wanted to cry. What she needed was Mami and Jorge, her brother. In this country, she was like an orphan, living with people she didn't know.Several months ago, Marisol's family decided she'd be safer in the United States than in El Salvador, where gangs of men and boys attacked and hurt people. They couldn't afford for all three of them to make the long trip, so they sent Marisol with strangers. Ever since she'd left home, Marisol felt alone and scared.Beverly put her hand over Marisol's. "I can only imagine how frightened you must be, but remember, you have family here." Marisol understood more English than she could speak, but she was confused. "Mi familia, my family…" She tried to remember the correct words. "No está aquí--is not here!""But there's another family you're a part of," said Beverly. "Didn't you tell me you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior?"Marisol nodded. Her family walked to church every Sunday. They thanked Jesus for their food before eating, and each night, Mami, Marisol, and Jorge thanked Jesus for protecting them.Beverly smiled. "Then you are one of God's children and belong to His family--the church! You aren't alone." Beverly hugged her tight. "En serio?" asked Marisol."Really," answered Beverly.Marisol gave Beverly a small grin. She wouldn't stop missing Mami and Jorge, but it felt good to know she had family here too. -Bonnie Carr

Marisol folded her pajamas and placed them in the top drawer of a white dresser. There was also room for her underwear, socks, and a photo of her mom and brother. Her jeans and a pair of shorts went into the drawer below, and she hung her three T-shirts in the small closet. Marisol placed the stuffed bunny a volunteer had given her on the bed, then sat down on the pink flowered quilt. Beverly, her sponsor, knocked on the door. "Can I come in?""Sí," said Marisol. "Yes." She needed to remember to speak English.Beverly sat beside Marisol. "The towels, shampoo, and soap are in the bathroom. If you need anything else, let me know.""Gracias--thank you." Marisol smiled, but inside she wanted to cry. What she needed was Mami and Jorge, her brother. In this country, she was like an orphan, living with people she didn't know.Several months ago, Marisol's family decided she'd be safer in the United States than in El Salvador, where gangs of men and boys attacked and hurt people. They couldn't afford for all three of them to make the long trip, so they sent Marisol with strangers. Ever since she'd left home, Marisol felt alone and scared.Beverly put her hand over Marisol's. "I can only imagine how frightened you must be, but remember, you have family here." Marisol understood more English than she could speak, but she was confused. "Mi familia, my family…" She tried to remember the correct words. "No está aquí--is not here!""But there's another family you're a part of," said Beverly. "Didn't you tell me you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior?"Marisol nodded. Her family walked to church every Sunday. They thanked Jesus for their food before eating, and each night, Mami, Marisol, and Jorge thanked Jesus for protecting them.Beverly smiled. "Then you are one of God's children and belong to His family--the church! You aren't alone." Beverly hugged her tight. "En serio?" asked Marisol."Really," answered Beverly.Marisol gave Beverly a small grin. She wouldn't stop missing Mami and Jorge, but it felt good to know she had family here too. -Bonnie Carr

Children of God9c9cd509-d961-48cb-8b2f-d57164b34b4cSun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1/29/23 Homeless: Perspective Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not wait to live. God is using this here and now. There is real suffering. There is real good and evil. But sometimes, the difference between something that is worthless and something that is worthwhile is a matter of perspective. God can use even our flaws...in fact, he will use everything if we let him. Mass Readings from January 29, 2023: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Psalms 146:6-101 Corinthians 1:26-31 Matthew 5:1-12

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not wait to live. God is using this here and now. There is real suffering. There is real good and evil. But sometimes, the difference between something that is worthless and something that is worthwhile is a matter of perspective. God can use even our flaws...in fact, he will use everything if we let him. Mass Readings from January 29, 2023: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Psalms 146:6-101 Corinthians 1:26-31 Matthew 5:1-12

full1/29/23 Homeless: Perspectivebc0d1834-0dd2-4e8c-99a9-458d1ca29bcaSat, 28 Jan 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1/29/23 Homeless: Perspective Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not wait to live. God is using this here and now. There is real suffering. There is real good and evil. But sometimes, the difference between something that is worthless and something that is worthwhile is a matter of perspective. God can use even our flaws...in fact, he will use everything if we let him. Mass Readings from January 29, 2023: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Psalms 146:6-101 Corinthians 1:26-31 Matthew 5:1-12

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not wait to live. God is using this here and now. There is real suffering. There is real good and evil. But sometimes, the difference between something that is worthless and something that is worthwhile is a matter of perspective. God can use even our flaws...in fact, he will use everything if we let him. Mass Readings from January 29, 2023: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Psalms 146:6-101 Corinthians 1:26-31 Matthew 5:1-12

full1/29/23 Homeless: Perspectivedc726739-1a40-424e-aad8-6dc51b49f555Sat, 28 Jan 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1/29/23 Homeless: Perspective Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not wait to live. God is using this here and now. There is real suffering. There is real good and evil. But sometimes, the difference between something that is worthless and something that is worthwhile is a matter of perspective. God can use even our flaws...in fact, he will use everything if we let him. Mass Readings from January 29, 2023: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Psalms 146:6-101 Corinthians 1:26-31 Matthew 5:1-12

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not wait to live. God is using this here and now. There is real suffering. There is real good and evil. But sometimes, the difference between something that is worthless and something that is worthwhile is a matter of perspective. God can use even our flaws...in fact, he will use everything if we let him. Mass Readings from January 29, 2023: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Psalms 146:6-101 Corinthians 1:26-31 Matthew 5:1-12

full1/29/23 Homeless: Perspective0dd09d68-92cb-46ec-9c4e-6a09b98c81bcSat, 28 Jan 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Burning Bush (2023) Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Todays&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3, and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Todays&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3, and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 28: The Burning Bush (2023)aa807251-05c9-47c0-ad5e-55bec13b3e92Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Nature of God In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up of three persons, and his identity is a deep mystery. Fr. Mike explains that God is a single ‘what’ made up of three ‘who’s.’ Despite this mystery, God is not an anonymous force. He has revealed himself to us by making his name known to us, and he has thus made himself accessible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 198-204. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up of three persons, and his identity is a deep mystery. Fr. Mike explains that God is a single ‘what’ made up of three ‘who’s.’ Despite this mystery, God is not an anonymous force. He has revealed himself to us by making his name known to us, and he has thus made himself accessible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 198-204. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 28: The Nature of Godef459e18-5dd2-4daf-8c48-1d7331c01756Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Nature of God In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up of three persons, and his identity is a deep mystery. Fr. Mike explains that God is a single ‘what’ made up of three ‘who’s.’ Despite this mystery, God is not an anonymous force. He has revealed himself to us by making his name known to us, and he has thus made himself accessible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 198-204. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up of three persons, and his identity is a deep mystery. Fr. Mike explains that God is a single ‘what’ made up of three ‘who’s.’ Despite this mystery, God is not an anonymous force. He has revealed himself to us by making his name known to us, and he has thus made himself accessible. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 198-204. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 28: The Nature of Godb0646769-d50d-49c5-a63b-8ac5e333b3f2Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Burning Bush (2023) Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Todays&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3, and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Todays&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3, and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 28: The Burning Bush (2023)5b8750cf-34b2-4cfb-8869-c7cdf52764ffSat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Burning Bush (2023) Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Todays&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3, and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Todays&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3, and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 28: The Burning Bush (2023)df81559c-9db0-4332-94cd-9dbd2377516bSat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Burning Bush (2023) Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Todays&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3, and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Todays&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3, and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 28: The Burning Bush (2023)b14f14ac-9861-4fe6-884a-e9bc782f2bfdSat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDare to Be Like DaisyA hairy body landed with a thump on the bed beside Eden, barking furiously. "Be quiet, Daisy," murmured Eden sleepily. Daisy barked again. Annoyed, Eden pushed the dog away. "Leave me alone!" Daisy bounded off the bed and ran out of the room.Suddenly…THUMP! Daisy returned and pounced on Eden, dashed away, and then came back and pounced again and again, all the while barking loudly. Eden sat up with a huff. "You dumb dog," she grumbled. "Go away!" Daisy ran to the door and barked, looking back at Eden.Eden sniffed. Smoke, she thought. I smell smoke! She scrambled out of bed and ran into the hall just as her parents came out of their room. They all hurried out to the yard, and then Dad called 911. Eden sat on the curb and gently stroked Daisy's soft fur while they waited for the fire trucks to arrive.The next morning, Eden's friend Amy ran up to her at school. "I'm surprised to see you! I thought you'd stay home today to clean up.""There wasn't much damage, and Mom says the insurance people will send a cleaning crew. We have a lot to be thankful for!""The news said your dog woke your family up," Amy said. "That's amazing!""Yeah, it seems the smoke alarms we had were defective, so it's a good thing we had Daisy. We could've all died of smoke inhalation!" As Eden looked at her friend, a thought struck her. I know I would have gone to be with Jesus if I'd died in that fire, but what if it had happened to Amy? She doesn't know Jesus. Eden remembered how mad she'd gotten at Daisy for trying to get her out of bed, but the dog had kept at it. Daisy didn't quit even though I didn't listen to her the first time, Eden thought. But when I tried to talk to Amy about Jesus and she didn't seem interested, I gave up. I need to be more like Daisy and keep praying for Amy and trying to help her know more about Jesus."It was scary, but I know I would have gone to be with Jesus if I died," Eden told her friend. "Even when bad things happen, I have peace knowing He saved me." -Hazel W. Marett

A hairy body landed with a thump on the bed beside Eden, barking furiously. "Be quiet, Daisy," murmured Eden sleepily. Daisy barked again. Annoyed, Eden pushed the dog away. "Leave me alone!" Daisy bounded off the bed and ran out of the room.Suddenly…THUMP! Daisy returned and pounced on Eden, dashed away, and then came back and pounced again and again, all the while barking loudly. Eden sat up with a huff. "You dumb dog," she grumbled. "Go away!" Daisy ran to the door and barked, looking back at Eden.Eden sniffed. Smoke, she thought. I smell smoke! She scrambled out of bed and ran into the hall just as her parents came out of their room. They all hurried out to the yard, and then Dad called 911. Eden sat on the curb and gently stroked Daisy's soft fur while they waited for the fire trucks to arrive.The next morning, Eden's friend Amy ran up to her at school. "I'm surprised to see you! I thought you'd stay home today to clean up.""There wasn't much damage, and Mom says the insurance people will send a cleaning crew. We have a lot to be thankful for!""The news said your dog woke your family up," Amy said. "That's amazing!""Yeah, it seems the smoke alarms we had were defective, so it's a good thing we had Daisy. We could've all died of smoke inhalation!" As Eden looked at her friend, a thought struck her. I know I would have gone to be with Jesus if I'd died in that fire, but what if it had happened to Amy? She doesn't know Jesus. Eden remembered how mad she'd gotten at Daisy for trying to get her out of bed, but the dog had kept at it. Daisy didn't quit even though I didn't listen to her the first time, Eden thought. But when I tried to talk to Amy about Jesus and she didn't seem interested, I gave up. I need to be more like Daisy and keep praying for Amy and trying to help her know more about Jesus."It was scary, but I know I would have gone to be with Jesus if I died," Eden told her friend. "Even when bad things happen, I have peace knowing He saved me." -Hazel W. Marett

Dare to Be Like Daisydea0b82f-10c5-4c87-806f-f4e1c71006a6Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 94 - Doctor Julie: The ONE Simplifying Thing That Will Transform Your LifeIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. What do you want in life and how do you make the changes to get it? In this moment Dr Julie Smith helps you to tell the difference between a goal and a value, and what the difference between the two can mean for your life. While goal’s end as soon as you achieve them, a value is something you follow all your life. Even though life may pull you away from the path set by your values, you can always return to it. Dr Smith discusses the need for value check ins to remember what is important in your life and to reflect on the gradual changes you are making that lead to big meaningful differences in your life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/Sew3KrnPIqb Dr Julie - https://www.instagram.com/drjulie/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliesmith?lang=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. What do you want in life and how do you make the changes to get it? In this moment Dr Julie Smith helps you to tell the difference between a goal and a value, and what the difference between the two can mean for your life. While goal’s end as soon as you achieve them, a value is something you follow all your life. Even though life may pull you away from the path set by your values, you can always return to it. Dr Smith discusses the need for value check ins to remember what is important in your life and to reflect on the gradual changes you are making that lead to big meaningful differences in your life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/Sew3KrnPIqb Dr Julie - https://www.instagram.com/drjulie/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliesmith?lang=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 94 - Doctor Julie: The ONE Simplifying Thing That Will Transform Your Life92f2a3fc-e165-4022-840e-ce99cc01d44bFri, 27 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000626https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2023) Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2023)ac7c9e27-551b-4d5a-9aa6-01e62f342158Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2023) Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2023)e720df38-0594-4768-aa42-1cb8226060dbFri, 27 Jan 2023 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2023) Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2023)4375af26-ca6e-42a5-9f07-c895a0fe86f5Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2023) Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2023)fb52dd68-ef47-4562-bebe-7a847d986a11Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 202305d7f027-507c-401f-9e00-0605f2672811Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Gift of the Creed Today we learn that the Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles’ Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike discusses why St. Ambrose refers to the Creed as “an ever-present guardian” and “treasure of our soul.” He encourages us to not take this gift for granted. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 193-197. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Today we learn that the Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles’ Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike discusses why St. Ambrose refers to the Creed as “an ever-present guardian” and “treasure of our soul.” He encourages us to not take this gift for granted. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 193-197. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 27: The Gift of the Creed4a3d04cd-6101-4581-977d-760a127821faFri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Gift of the Creed Today we learn that the Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles’ Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike discusses why St. Ambrose refers to the Creed as “an ever-present guardian” and “treasure of our soul.” He encourages us to not take this gift for granted. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 193-197. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Today we learn that the Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles’ Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike discusses why St. Ambrose refers to the Creed as “an ever-present guardian” and “treasure of our soul.” He encourages us to not take this gift for granted. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 193-197. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 27: The Gift of the Creedfda1d3a8-9413-408c-a4c4-246394ec74abFri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023d4e4d8ec-f2e1-4a06-b4e5-87e73f7f50a0Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023ee501536-c279-444c-86e6-5ea8e6a17323Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 202351b71339-b9dc-4af9-b953-1b2ecb341b1dFri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTreasures of the DeepWhen Malik got home from school, he plopped down on the couch and eagerly turned on the TV to watch the next episode of a show called "Treasures of the Deep." It was about the discovery of treasures found in the sea, and Malik loved to imagine what it would be like to find treasure and get rich.Halfway through the show, Dad walked in. "What show is this that you've been so interested in lately?" he asked.Malik hit the pause button, and his eyes shone as he told his dad all about the treasures found in the ocean and how he hoped he could be a treasure hunter someday. "I like the water, so I think it would be great to hunt treasure deep down in the ocean."Dad smiled. "Why not start hunting treasure right now?""How can I hunt treasure now?" Malik asked in disbelief.Mom came in and set a plant by the window. "I think your dad's teasing you."Dad laughed. "I guess I am--a little. But you actually can hunt treasure of a different kind right now--wisdom.""Oh, that's right," said Mom. "The book of Proverbs describes wisdom as being more precious than gold or valuable jewels. You could hunt wisdom, Malik.""How do I do that?" asked Malik. "By studying hard in school?""That is important," Dad said, "but another verse in Proverbs says, 'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.' We can only have wisdom by knowing God, and He reveals Himself to us in the Bible. It tells us about His goodness and greatness and power and how we need to trust in Jesus to be saved from sin. The Bible is full of treasures from God. You can dig deep into it by reading it yourself and by listening when we learn about it together at church.""Right!" Mom nodded. "It's okay to dream of being a treasure hunter as long as you know the treasure of wisdom is far more precious than anything you'd ever find in the ocean."Malik grinned. "I'll start treasure-hunting as soon as this episode is over! The book of Proverbs sounds like a good place to start." -Vicki L. Reinhardt

When Malik got home from school, he plopped down on the couch and eagerly turned on the TV to watch the next episode of a show called "Treasures of the Deep." It was about the discovery of treasures found in the sea, and Malik loved to imagine what it would be like to find treasure and get rich.Halfway through the show, Dad walked in. "What show is this that you've been so interested in lately?" he asked.Malik hit the pause button, and his eyes shone as he told his dad all about the treasures found in the ocean and how he hoped he could be a treasure hunter someday. "I like the water, so I think it would be great to hunt treasure deep down in the ocean."Dad smiled. "Why not start hunting treasure right now?""How can I hunt treasure now?" Malik asked in disbelief.Mom came in and set a plant by the window. "I think your dad's teasing you."Dad laughed. "I guess I am--a little. But you actually can hunt treasure of a different kind right now--wisdom.""Oh, that's right," said Mom. "The book of Proverbs describes wisdom as being more precious than gold or valuable jewels. You could hunt wisdom, Malik.""How do I do that?" asked Malik. "By studying hard in school?""That is important," Dad said, "but another verse in Proverbs says, 'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.' We can only have wisdom by knowing God, and He reveals Himself to us in the Bible. It tells us about His goodness and greatness and power and how we need to trust in Jesus to be saved from sin. The Bible is full of treasures from God. You can dig deep into it by reading it yourself and by listening when we learn about it together at church.""Right!" Mom nodded. "It's okay to dream of being a treasure hunter as long as you know the treasure of wisdom is far more precious than anything you'd ever find in the ocean."Malik grinned. "I'll start treasure-hunting as soon as this episode is over! The book of Proverbs sounds like a good place to start." -Vicki L. Reinhardt

Treasures of the Deepe5b5a891-0384-4163-9c34-523c07d757ecFri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCase #01 - No Life Without Death - Pt. 2With Cheryl’s behavior becoming increasingly erratic, Mark struggles with what to do, ultimately seeking assistance from an unlikely neighbor. Father Martins arrives on the scene to determine if the battle is one of the mind or ultimately spiritual in nature.

With Cheryl’s behavior becoming increasingly erratic, Mark struggles with what to do, ultimately seeking assistance from an unlikely neighbor. Father Martins arrives on the scene to determine if the battle is one of the mind or ultimately spiritual in nature.

fullCase #01 - No Life Without Death - Pt. 2c6ff727e-acb9-4ccc-afae-6c27fc350a68Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:04:27 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags“Why Baptizing Your Baby Is the Most Important Thing You Can Do” Why does the Catholic Church baptize babies rather than wait until they are older and capable of choosing this sacrament for themselves? Salvation requires faith, and it can be challenging to understand how an infant accepts the truths of the Catholic Faith at the moment of Baptism. Today Fr. Mike uses an example from Mark’s Gospel to help us understand how the profession of faith by our parents at the moment of our Baptism prepares us to receive the gift of salvation later in our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why does the Catholic Church baptize babies rather than wait until they are older and capable of choosing this sacrament for themselves? Salvation requires faith, and it can be challenging to understand how an infant accepts the truths of the Catholic Faith at the moment of Baptism. Today Fr. Mike uses an example from Mark’s Gospel to help us understand how the profession of faith by our parents at the moment of our Baptism prepares us to receive the gift of salvation later in our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full“Why Baptizing Your Baby Is the Most Important Thing You Can Do”c60fcc9b-9a09-423f-93a4-9b95628e8fcbThu, 26 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags“Why Baptizing Your Baby Is the Most Important Thing You Can Do” Why does the Catholic Church baptize babies rather than wait until they are older and capable of choosing this sacrament for themselves? Salvation requires faith, and it can be challenging to understand how an infant accepts the truths of the Catholic Faith at the moment of Baptism. Today Fr. Mike uses an example from Mark’s Gospel to help us understand how the profession of faith by our parents at the moment of our Baptism prepares us to receive the gift of salvation later in our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why does the Catholic Church baptize babies rather than wait until they are older and capable of choosing this sacrament for themselves? Salvation requires faith, and it can be challenging to understand how an infant accepts the truths of the Catholic Faith at the moment of Baptism. Today Fr. Mike uses an example from Mark’s Gospel to help us understand how the profession of faith by our parents at the moment of our Baptism prepares us to receive the gift of salvation later in our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full“Why Baptizing Your Baby Is the Most Important Thing You Can Do”74ddde3b-6874-4819-8d1e-6bd5527d5af5Thu, 26 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPhilippians 1b – Paul's ChainsPhilippians 1b

Philippians 1b

fullPhilippians 1b – Paul's Chainse57187d0-5538-43ff-b056-c8c29052388cThu, 26 Jan 2023 13:30:00 +0000720https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Convert's Journey to Fixing Bad Catholic MusicIt has been used for centuries to elevate and to glorify the Mass, memorize Scripture, and harnessed as a weapon against Satan. Although we see little evidence of this in the modern context, men must understand that music has been given pride of place in the Divine Liturgy. Today, Sam and John are joined by a composer, convert, and man of wisdom, Paul Jernberg, who is working to correct bad Church music and restore the glory of music once again. Magnificat Institute - https://magnificatinstitute.org Listen to Paul's Great Music - https://www.youtube.com/@pauljernberg8950 Connect with Paul - https://www.pauljernberg.com Paul's Mass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQfy1G_PirM&t=2860s 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Paul Jernberg was born in Chicago in 1953. Having studied piano from an early age, he pursued a career as a piano soloist and accompanist which began in the Midwest and continued in Sweden, where he lived and worked from 1983 to 1993. While in Europe, his musical work expanded to include composition and choral directing. After his reception into the Catholic Church in 1992, and his return to the US in 1993, his career was devoted to teaching, conducting, and composing at the service of Catholic schools and parishes in Illinois and Massachusetts. Since 2017 he has continued this three-fold work as founding director of the Magnificat Institute of Sacred Music, a non-profit organization now based in Lander, Wyoming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been used for centuries to elevate and to glorify the Mass, memorize Scripture, and harnessed as a weapon against Satan. Although we see little evidence of this in the modern context, men must understand that music has been given pride of place in the Divine Liturgy. Today, Sam and John are joined by a composer, convert, and man of wisdom, Paul Jernberg, who is working to correct bad Church music and restore the glory of music once again. Magnificat Institute - https://magnificatinstitute.org Listen to Paul's Great Music - https://www.youtube.com/@pauljernberg8950 Connect with Paul - https://www.pauljernberg.com Paul's Mass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQfy1G_PirM&t=2860s 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Paul Jernberg was born in Chicago in 1953. Having studied piano from an early age, he pursued a career as a piano soloist and accompanist which began in the Midwest and continued in Sweden, where he lived and worked from 1983 to 1993. While in Europe, his musical work expanded to include composition and choral directing. After his reception into the Catholic Church in 1992, and his return to the US in 1993, his career was devoted to teaching, conducting, and composing at the service of Catholic schools and parishes in Illinois and Massachusetts. Since 2017 he has continued this three-fold work as founding director of the Magnificat Institute of Sacred Music, a non-profit organization now based in Lander, Wyoming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullA Convert's Journey to Fixing Bad Catholic Musicc2ec1a76-d196-4cbf-b7ef-2eca59dbd7afThu, 26 Jan 2023 11:15:00 +00002949https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSadiq Khan: Why Are Police Officers Attacking Women? How Safe Are We REALLY?From sharing a Tooting council flat with 9 other family members to shaping the lives of 9 million people as the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan knows where ambition can take you. He also knows what the responsibility to his city has cost him, affecting all the other most important responsibilities in his life, from his mental health, his faith and even the safety of his family. Discussing everything from Donald Trump to responding to terrorist attacks, this is a landmark conversation, that breaks through all the usual smoke and mirrors of politics and takes a honest look at the person behind the power. Sadiq: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3j7Mehi Twitter - https://bit.ly/3j7ZXou Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From sharing a Tooting council flat with 9 other family members to shaping the lives of 9 million people as the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan knows where ambition can take you. He also knows what the responsibility to his city has cost him, affecting all the other most important responsibilities in his life, from his mental health, his faith and even the safety of his family. Discussing everything from Donald Trump to responding to terrorist attacks, this is a landmark conversation, that breaks through all the usual smoke and mirrors of politics and takes a honest look at the person behind the power. Sadiq: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3j7Mehi Twitter - https://bit.ly/3j7ZXou Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSadiq Khan: Why Are Police Officers Attacking Women? How Safe Are We REALLY?9196b95a-c4c4-4147-bfe7-6fd561c97c53Thu, 26 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +00005349https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: God Responds to Job (2023) Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 26: God Responds to Job (2023)923a6ad1-d5dc-4a70-be1d-93b954445d8bThu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: Communion of Believers Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, expands upon and explains the beliefs of the Apostles’ Creed. Fr. Mike tells us that these Creeds help us to share the essential elements of Catholicism, acting as “symbols of faith,” and encouraging communion between believers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 185-192. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, expands upon and explains the beliefs of the Apostles’ Creed. Fr. Mike tells us that these Creeds help us to share the essential elements of Catholicism, acting as “symbols of faith,” and encouraging communion between believers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 185-192. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 26: Communion of Believers3c33eb63-ad5a-4b73-b0ee-0b5dcbc431dfThu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: Communion of Believers Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, expands upon and explains the beliefs of the Apostles’ Creed. Fr. Mike tells us that these Creeds help us to share the essential elements of Catholicism, acting as “symbols of faith,” and encouraging communion between believers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 185-192. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, expands upon and explains the beliefs of the Apostles’ Creed. Fr. Mike tells us that these Creeds help us to share the essential elements of Catholicism, acting as “symbols of faith,” and encouraging communion between believers. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 185-192. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 26: Communion of Believers6823e9e4-7d21-4487-be46-97d906486d12Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: God Responds to Job (2023) Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 26: God Responds to Job (2023)230d1979-7365-40d0-8d9c-5b2f19e9a50bThu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: God Responds to Job (2023) Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 26: God Responds to Job (2023)dbf72f4c-62c0-4f45-b083-1f30cec2e9fbThu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: God Responds to Job (2023) Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 26: God Responds to Job (2023)32390f92-9cc4-4cba-99e5-62c398f89bf6Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTears Are AllowedAvery looked around with tears in her eyes. Everything still felt surreal. How could this be happening?"Oh, sweetheart," her aunt whispered as she hugged her, "I want you to know that he loved you."Avery couldn't believe she was at her uncle's funeral. He had been so young and healthy and full of life. Then, just like that, he was gone, and he wasn't coming back.The next few months were hard for the whole family, and Avery was no exception. She loved her uncle, and she couldn't wrap her mind around the fact that he wasn't with them anymore. More than that, she couldn't understand why God would take him so suddenly. He was a good man, a Christian who loved his family and did what was right. One afternoon as she was in her bedroom weeping softly, Mom walked in. "What's wrong, sweetie?" she asked. "I just don't understand," Avery cried. "Why did God take him so soon? His family still needs him.""To be perfectly honest with you, I don't know either," said Mom. "There are some things we just won't understand here on earth, and I'm afraid this is one of them. We just have to trust that Jesus will be with us through this and remember that He has conquered death and will make everything right again one day, just as He has promised us in His Word.""I know that, and I do believe it," Avery said. "But is it okay that I'm still sad? I know he's in heaven and he's happy, but I miss him. My friends from church say I should just be happy for him and not think about myself." Avery sniffled again."It's perfectly normal and okay to be sad," Mom answered. "Jesus cried when His friend died, and He knew that he would soon be raised from the dead. There is nothing wrong with weeping or feeling sad when we lose someone we love."Avery nodded. "Okay, good. Sometimes it helps to cry and admit when I'm sad."Mom hugged her. "Anytime you need someone to talk to, I'm here. And remember, you can talk to Jesus about your feelings too. He understands.""Thanks, Mom," Avery whispered. "With God's help, we're going to get through this."-Madison Blizzard

Avery looked around with tears in her eyes. Everything still felt surreal. How could this be happening?"Oh, sweetheart," her aunt whispered as she hugged her, "I want you to know that he loved you."Avery couldn't believe she was at her uncle's funeral. He had been so young and healthy and full of life. Then, just like that, he was gone, and he wasn't coming back.The next few months were hard for the whole family, and Avery was no exception. She loved her uncle, and she couldn't wrap her mind around the fact that he wasn't with them anymore. More than that, she couldn't understand why God would take him so suddenly. He was a good man, a Christian who loved his family and did what was right. One afternoon as she was in her bedroom weeping softly, Mom walked in. "What's wrong, sweetie?" she asked. "I just don't understand," Avery cried. "Why did God take him so soon? His family still needs him.""To be perfectly honest with you, I don't know either," said Mom. "There are some things we just won't understand here on earth, and I'm afraid this is one of them. We just have to trust that Jesus will be with us through this and remember that He has conquered death and will make everything right again one day, just as He has promised us in His Word.""I know that, and I do believe it," Avery said. "But is it okay that I'm still sad? I know he's in heaven and he's happy, but I miss him. My friends from church say I should just be happy for him and not think about myself." Avery sniffled again."It's perfectly normal and okay to be sad," Mom answered. "Jesus cried when His friend died, and He knew that he would soon be raised from the dead. There is nothing wrong with weeping or feeling sad when we lose someone we love."Avery nodded. "Okay, good. Sometimes it helps to cry and admit when I'm sad."Mom hugged her. "Anytime you need someone to talk to, I'm here. And remember, you can talk to Jesus about your feelings too. He understands.""Thanks, Mom," Avery whispered. "With God's help, we're going to get through this."-Madison Blizzard

Tears Are Allowed6616adfe-986a-4b94-84ca-c1e08a8b5bb4Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCase #01 - No Life Without Death - Pt. 1Mark and Cheryl were just a young couple trying to start a family. Unfortunately for them, a desperate attempt to solicit help from a mysterious source would inadvertently open the door to an unwanted visitor. *Note all cases are based on first hand accounts of Father Carlos Martins. Names, places and details have been altered to protect the identity of the victims involved.

Mark and Cheryl were just a young couple trying to start a family. Unfortunately for them, a desperate attempt to solicit help from a mysterious source would inadvertently open the door to an unwanted visitor. *Note all cases are based on first hand accounts of Father Carlos Martins. Names, places and details have been altered to protect the identity of the victims involved.

fullCase #01 - No Life Without Death - Pt. 1b8ac725e-d258-4f7d-9d39-9fc66e8b8c1fWed, 25 Jan 2023 22:54:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#469 The Manliness of Religion - Karlo BroussardIn the Western societies, fewer men than women practice religion. Karlo Broussard argues that, at least in part, this means they are likely failing at the hard work of manliness. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Karlo Broussard, our guest this time. And we&#8217;re going to talk a little bit about religion as it relates to men because it does seem&#8230; I don&#8217;t know the last time you were in a Catholic church, but that more women are taking seriously the ca…

In the Western societies, fewer men than women practice religion. Karlo Broussard argues that, at least in part, this means they are likely failing at the hard work of manliness. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Karlo Broussard, our guest this time. And we&#8217;re going to talk a little bit about religion as it relates to men because it does seem&#8230; I don&#8217;t know the last time you were in a Catholic church, but that more women are taking seriously the ca…

#469 The Manliness of Religion - Karlo Broussardb181c76f-e18a-49b7-bd48-e1cbd2a0187dWed, 25 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Job's Questioning (2023) Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 25: Job's Questioning (2023)fd30459a-8e8c-4427-a564-70bdc2ae250eWed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Summary of Faith Today we learn that we must not believe in anyone but God. As Catholics, we can’t pick and choose the areas of Church teaching we want to accept; we must believe the entire truth of the Faith because we believe in God, who has revealed it to us. Fr. Mike teaches us to pray daily to be good students as we learn and grow from our mother, the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 176-184. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Today we learn that we must not believe in anyone but God. As Catholics, we can’t pick and choose the areas of Church teaching we want to accept; we must believe the entire truth of the Faith because we believe in God, who has revealed it to us. Fr. Mike teaches us to pray daily to be good students as we learn and grow from our mother, the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 176-184. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 25: Summary of Faith5f8954fd-8fef-4ad0-9cca-33818e94de92Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Summary of Faith Today we learn that we must not believe in anyone but God. As Catholics, we can’t pick and choose the areas of Church teaching we want to accept; we must believe the entire truth of the Faith because we believe in God, who has revealed it to us. Fr. Mike teaches us to pray daily to be good students as we learn and grow from our mother, the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 176-184. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Today we learn that we must not believe in anyone but God. As Catholics, we can’t pick and choose the areas of Church teaching we want to accept; we must believe the entire truth of the Faith because we believe in God, who has revealed it to us. Fr. Mike teaches us to pray daily to be good students as we learn and grow from our mother, the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 176-184. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 25: Summary of Faith05e11e4c-f3cd-445f-87f9-537fa88c3768Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Job's Questioning (2023) Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 25: Job's Questioning (2023)d8c214f0-4a6a-459f-823a-a602a1c6be68Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Job's Questioning (2023) Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 25: Job's Questioning (2023)33de4ea8-322f-44cb-b1f5-090f1d366864Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Job's Questioning (2023) Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 25: Job's Questioning (2023)33532e9c-407c-450f-9914-1e417d3fe432Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStop That Noise"Bye, Naomi! See you tomorrow," Paige called as she got into her mom's car after school. "And congratulations on getting the lead in the play." As soon as she shut the car door, Paige muttered, "I can't stand that girl! She's such a snob.""Paige!" exclaimed her mom. "From what I just heard you say, I thought she was a good friend."Paige's brother Sean spoke up from the back seat. "You just want her to help you with math, don't you? That's why you pretend to like her." Mom's cell phone rang, and Paige was relieved she didn't have to talk about Naomi anymore. When they got home, Paige heard a horrible clanging noise coming from her older brother's room. "What's that noise?" she asked, covering her ears.Mom laughed. "Carter borrowed Grandpa's antique dinner gong for his science project on sound."Paige remembered Grandpa's collection of brass antiques. She liked most of them, but not the gong. Carter will probably be banging that thing all night! she thought.Paige was right. When her brother banged the gong while she was doing her homework, she called for help. "Mom! Make Carter stop that noise!" she pleaded.Mom went to Carter's room, and the banging stopped. Then Mom came into Paige's room and sat down. "I don't like that noise any more than you do," said Mom, "but it reminds me of you.""Me!" exclaimed Paige.Mom nodded and picked up a Bible from Paige's desk. She opened it to First Corinthians 13. "Listen to this verse. 'If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn't love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.'"Paige looked at the floor. "Oh."Mom nodded. "When you talk about Naomi the way you do when she's not around and then act like you're great friends when you see her, the words you speak to her are like that brass gong Carter was clanging--just a lot of noise without any value."Paige sighed. "So how do I change that?""You don't have to be close friends with Naomi, but remember that Jesus loves her just as much as He loves you. Trust Him to help you speak kind words to her out of love instead of selfishness." -Linda Weddle

"Bye, Naomi! See you tomorrow," Paige called as she got into her mom's car after school. "And congratulations on getting the lead in the play." As soon as she shut the car door, Paige muttered, "I can't stand that girl! She's such a snob.""Paige!" exclaimed her mom. "From what I just heard you say, I thought she was a good friend."Paige's brother Sean spoke up from the back seat. "You just want her to help you with math, don't you? That's why you pretend to like her." Mom's cell phone rang, and Paige was relieved she didn't have to talk about Naomi anymore. When they got home, Paige heard a horrible clanging noise coming from her older brother's room. "What's that noise?" she asked, covering her ears.Mom laughed. "Carter borrowed Grandpa's antique dinner gong for his science project on sound."Paige remembered Grandpa's collection of brass antiques. She liked most of them, but not the gong. Carter will probably be banging that thing all night! she thought.Paige was right. When her brother banged the gong while she was doing her homework, she called for help. "Mom! Make Carter stop that noise!" she pleaded.Mom went to Carter's room, and the banging stopped. Then Mom came into Paige's room and sat down. "I don't like that noise any more than you do," said Mom, "but it reminds me of you.""Me!" exclaimed Paige.Mom nodded and picked up a Bible from Paige's desk. She opened it to First Corinthians 13. "Listen to this verse. 'If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn't love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.'"Paige looked at the floor. "Oh."Mom nodded. "When you talk about Naomi the way you do when she's not around and then act like you're great friends when you see her, the words you speak to her are like that brass gong Carter was clanging--just a lot of noise without any value."Paige sighed. "So how do I change that?""You don't have to be close friends with Naomi, but remember that Jesus loves her just as much as He loves you. Trust Him to help you speak kind words to her out of love instead of selfishness." -Linda Weddle

Stop That Noise2efd44a9-b162-4392-a740-fd069f83122eWed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Tears of Joy (2023) Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 24: Tears of Joy (2023)469144e7-608e-46b4-ae49-cdddbf064232Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Unity of Faith As we wrap up the current section, we learn about the unity of faith and how the Church is meant to be united in Christ through apostolic succession. In addition, Fr. Mike reminds us that, as Catholics, we don’t just believe in formulas. We believe in the realities those formulas express. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to trust in the Church, who guards the truths of the Faith and passes them down through the ages. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 170-175. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

As we wrap up the current section, we learn about the unity of faith and how the Church is meant to be united in Christ through apostolic succession. In addition, Fr. Mike reminds us that, as Catholics, we don’t just believe in formulas. We believe in the realities those formulas express. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to trust in the Church, who guards the truths of the Faith and passes them down through the ages. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 170-175. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 24: Unity of Faith dbe2f1b9-766e-4326-a797-51dcf840766bTue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Unity of Faith As we wrap up the current section, we learn about the unity of faith and how the Church is meant to be united in Christ through apostolic succession. In addition, Fr. Mike reminds us that, as Catholics, we don’t just believe in formulas. We believe in the realities those formulas express. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to trust in the Church, who guards the truths of the Faith and passes them down through the ages. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 170-175. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

As we wrap up the current section, we learn about the unity of faith and how the Church is meant to be united in Christ through apostolic succession. In addition, Fr. Mike reminds us that, as Catholics, we don’t just believe in formulas. We believe in the realities those formulas express. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to trust in the Church, who guards the truths of the Faith and passes them down through the ages. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 170-175. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 24: Unity of Faith bc06c4a8-c74d-4a11-b3fd-1955a40a443bTue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Tears of Joy (2023) Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 24: Tears of Joy (2023)6c7f46b8-1a59-4c64-b20e-91f5e44cc473Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Tears of Joy (2023) Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 24: Tears of Joy (2023)2e68a01f-4b9b-46f0-bd8a-1724c13f093dTue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Tears of Joy (2023) Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 24: Tears of Joy (2023)f3629669-46fe-45dd-acaa-fd36125bf6c5Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExpert Help"Hey, Mom, look!" Paisley held up a carton of milk. "Ryan and I were going to have a glass of milk, but it's partly frozen!""That's odd," said Mom, peering into the refrigerator. "Uh-oh! We have a problem. Other things are frozen too.""Should we move the refrigerator out from the wall?" asked Ryan. "If I look at the back, maybe I can tell what's wrong."Paisley laughed. "I doubt it. You don't know a thing about what makes refrigerators run. We need an expert.""Yes," said Mom. "I'll call the repair man tomorrow."When Paisley got home the next day, she took a carton of milk from the refrigerator and shook it. "The repair man must have been here," she said to Mom as she took a glass out of the cupboard. "I'm glad we called an expert and didn't try to fix it ourselves." Paisley sighed. "I wish I knew an expert I could call on to fix a problem I have. I try so hard to get along with both Molly and Sara, but they don't like each other, and they both want me to take their side.""I know an expert who can help," said Mom.Paisley was surprised. "You do? Who?""God," Mom replied. "When we have problems, we often forget to ask God about them and try to fix them ourselves. We need to pray and ask Him to help us.""Okay, but…" Paisley hesitated. "I've heard that before, and it always sounds like my problems are supposed to just go away if I pray about them. But it doesn't work that way--at least not for me.""Me neither," Mom replied. "But God does sometimes change the circumstances that trouble us. Other times He shows us how to handle them. He doesn't often give a sudden revelation of what to do, but as you trust Him and depend on Him, He'll guide you in what to do and give you the strength to do it. Jesus is always with us and promises to help us with all our problems. He may use things you've learned from the Bible to help you, or use people who give you advice."Paisley smiled. "Okay. You said God uses people. Here's what happened today…" -Wanda E. Brunstetter

"Hey, Mom, look!" Paisley held up a carton of milk. "Ryan and I were going to have a glass of milk, but it's partly frozen!""That's odd," said Mom, peering into the refrigerator. "Uh-oh! We have a problem. Other things are frozen too.""Should we move the refrigerator out from the wall?" asked Ryan. "If I look at the back, maybe I can tell what's wrong."Paisley laughed. "I doubt it. You don't know a thing about what makes refrigerators run. We need an expert.""Yes," said Mom. "I'll call the repair man tomorrow."When Paisley got home the next day, she took a carton of milk from the refrigerator and shook it. "The repair man must have been here," she said to Mom as she took a glass out of the cupboard. "I'm glad we called an expert and didn't try to fix it ourselves." Paisley sighed. "I wish I knew an expert I could call on to fix a problem I have. I try so hard to get along with both Molly and Sara, but they don't like each other, and they both want me to take their side.""I know an expert who can help," said Mom.Paisley was surprised. "You do? Who?""God," Mom replied. "When we have problems, we often forget to ask God about them and try to fix them ourselves. We need to pray and ask Him to help us.""Okay, but…" Paisley hesitated. "I've heard that before, and it always sounds like my problems are supposed to just go away if I pray about them. But it doesn't work that way--at least not for me.""Me neither," Mom replied. "But God does sometimes change the circumstances that trouble us. Other times He shows us how to handle them. He doesn't often give a sudden revelation of what to do, but as you trust Him and depend on Him, He'll guide you in what to do and give you the strength to do it. Jesus is always with us and promises to help us with all our problems. He may use things you've learned from the Bible to help you, or use people who give you advice."Paisley smiled. "Okay. You said God uses people. Here's what happened today…" -Wanda E. Brunstetter

Expert Helpc2e74f4c-69fa-4c48-b69a-ed87e82e204cTue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIdentity Part 1One of the most common problems I find in my coaching clients that is hiding underneath troubling behaviors is a bad "identity" statement. Most of us confuse previous actions with who we are - our identity. This is toxic. When a man believes that he is "broken," "not enough," or "bad" his ability to behave well is severely limited. Join me in this episode as I break down why our identity is so critical to our lives and our ability to make progress. This is the most common issue I find with guys who are unable to give up some problematic behavior. If you seem to be unable to change something, there very well may be a bad identity statement at the core.

One of the most common problems I find in my coaching clients that is hiding underneath troubling behaviors is a bad "identity" statement. Most of us confuse previous actions with who we are - our identity. This is toxic. When a man believes that he is "broken," "not enough," or "bad" his ability to behave well is severely limited. Join me in this episode as I break down why our identity is so critical to our lives and our ability to make progress. This is the most common issue I find with guys who are unable to give up some problematic behavior. If you seem to be unable to change something, there very well may be a bad identity statement at the core.

fullIdentity Part 1bcf20e20-5cdd-4a60-b76c-c23298876477Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:19:19 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Mindset Doctor: The Secret Man Behind The World's Top Performers: Steve PetersDo you control your emotions or do your emotions control you? Has the irrational parts of your consciousness ever hijacked your logical mind? Have you ever wanted to understand how to overcome these thoughts in order to become the person you always wanted to be? This is exactly what Professor Steve Peters has helped people from all areas of life to achieve. He has worked with everyone from psychiatric patients to elite athletes. His classic book, ‘The Chimp Paradox’, has helped to change thousands of lives. In this enlightening conversations Professor Peters uncovers the ways that our mind is often at odds with itself, the psychological tricks used by Olympians to achieve gold, and the toll is takes upon the psychologists helping their patients through their trauma. Steve: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3D5YBBA Website - https://bit.ly/3iZtr84 Steve’s book: https://bit.ly/3wm10Ec Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you control your emotions or do your emotions control you? Has the irrational parts of your consciousness ever hijacked your logical mind? Have you ever wanted to understand how to overcome these thoughts in order to become the person you always wanted to be? This is exactly what Professor Steve Peters has helped people from all areas of life to achieve. He has worked with everyone from psychiatric patients to elite athletes. His classic book, ‘The Chimp Paradox’, has helped to change thousands of lives. In this enlightening conversations Professor Peters uncovers the ways that our mind is often at odds with itself, the psychological tricks used by Olympians to achieve gold, and the toll is takes upon the psychologists helping their patients through their trauma. Steve: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3D5YBBA Website - https://bit.ly/3iZtr84 Steve’s book: https://bit.ly/3wm10Ec Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Mindset Doctor: The Secret Man Behind The World's Top Performers: Steve Peters56471381-bf0e-4f14-87d2-158d6ba6858fMon, 23 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +00007450https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: Judah Changes (2023) We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 23: Judah Changes (2023)33e89946-3ead-4934-84ae-f3f873fa70cbMon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: We Believe While faith is deeply personal, it is not an isolated act. Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the reality that our faith is communal. It is lived out and passed down in the context of community. We also learn that faith is truly the beginning of eternal life. Despite the sufferings of this world, when we walk by faith, we experience a taste of heaven here and now. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 163-169. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

While faith is deeply personal, it is not an isolated act. Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the reality that our faith is communal. It is lived out and passed down in the context of community. We also learn that faith is truly the beginning of eternal life. Despite the sufferings of this world, when we walk by faith, we experience a taste of heaven here and now. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 163-169. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 23: We Believeaacc7fbe-955c-473c-8283-90496a7f44d6Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: We Believe While faith is deeply personal, it is not an isolated act. Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the reality that our faith is communal. It is lived out and passed down in the context of community. We also learn that faith is truly the beginning of eternal life. Despite the sufferings of this world, when we walk by faith, we experience a taste of heaven here and now. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 163-169. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

While faith is deeply personal, it is not an isolated act. Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the reality that our faith is communal. It is lived out and passed down in the context of community. We also learn that faith is truly the beginning of eternal life. Despite the sufferings of this world, when we walk by faith, we experience a taste of heaven here and now. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 163-169. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 23: We Believed89e13e7-b211-48f3-a06e-bad2f1202542Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: Judah Changes (2023) We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 23: Judah Changes (2023)ff8215f5-34c0-40ec-b17c-9db8cf4e8a83Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: Judah Changes (2023) We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 23: Judah Changes (2023)1aa57a1c-215f-4921-a95b-3a8f2efb4eb4Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: Judah Changes (2023) We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 23: Judah Changes (2023)c719fcf6-e76e-46c7-8b4e-2cbfcaa71204Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFull Instructions"Dad, there's something I've been wondering about," Lincoln said as he began fitting pieces of his new model plane together. "When I was at Brandon's house, I overheard his dad telling his mom about a man who is really mean to his wife and kids. This guy excused it by saying he was just being the head of the house, like the Bible says husbands and fathers should be." Lincoln sighed. "I guess it doesn't always work out right when you try to obey the Bible, does it?""It sounds to me like that man wasn't obeying the Bible," said Dad. "He was taking a verse out of context and wasn't interpreting and using it the right way.""What does 'out of context' mean?" Lincoln asked."It means to use a verse and change its meaning by not paying attention to what is said in the rest of the chapter or in other parts of the Bible," Dad explained. Lincoln threw down two of the model pieces he had been trying to fasten. "These things don't fit into each other right."Dad inspected the model. "Are you sure you followed the directions?""Of course! It says right here, 'Snap section E onto section D.' I tried that, and it won't work!"Dad pointed to the instructions. "But this says, 'First attach B to D, while pressing down on C.'" "Oops! I guess I skipped that part. Thanks, Dad!""As you can see, it's not enough to follow part of the instructions," Dad said. "You have to read them carefully and make sure you understand them completely. It's like that with the Bible too. When we take verses out of context or choose to follow only part of God's instructions and ignore the rest, we're missing the complete picture. The Bible tells us about Jesus, who loves us all so much that He died to save us, and how He's freed us from sin and is making us to be like Him. Do you think His Word also tells us it's okay to be mean to people?" Lincoln shook his head. "That's why we need to read and study the Bible carefully, right?" "Right," said Dad. "And we need to trust God to help us understand what it says and live it out in our lives." -Sherry L. Kuyt

"Dad, there's something I've been wondering about," Lincoln said as he began fitting pieces of his new model plane together. "When I was at Brandon's house, I overheard his dad telling his mom about a man who is really mean to his wife and kids. This guy excused it by saying he was just being the head of the house, like the Bible says husbands and fathers should be." Lincoln sighed. "I guess it doesn't always work out right when you try to obey the Bible, does it?""It sounds to me like that man wasn't obeying the Bible," said Dad. "He was taking a verse out of context and wasn't interpreting and using it the right way.""What does 'out of context' mean?" Lincoln asked."It means to use a verse and change its meaning by not paying attention to what is said in the rest of the chapter or in other parts of the Bible," Dad explained. Lincoln threw down two of the model pieces he had been trying to fasten. "These things don't fit into each other right."Dad inspected the model. "Are you sure you followed the directions?""Of course! It says right here, 'Snap section E onto section D.' I tried that, and it won't work!"Dad pointed to the instructions. "But this says, 'First attach B to D, while pressing down on C.'" "Oops! I guess I skipped that part. Thanks, Dad!""As you can see, it's not enough to follow part of the instructions," Dad said. "You have to read them carefully and make sure you understand them completely. It's like that with the Bible too. When we take verses out of context or choose to follow only part of God's instructions and ignore the rest, we're missing the complete picture. The Bible tells us about Jesus, who loves us all so much that He died to save us, and how He's freed us from sin and is making us to be like Him. Do you think His Word also tells us it's okay to be mean to people?" Lincoln shook his head. "That's why we need to read and study the Bible carefully, right?" "Right," said Dad. "And we need to trust God to help us understand what it says and live it out in our lives." -Sherry L. Kuyt

Full Instructions29d15a6f-4ddf-4c1c-8f09-b8cb71ac3a5cMon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Go to Joseph (2023) Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 22: Go to Joseph (2023)2885a622-f80f-47c1-9f7d-b8a200dbcfbfSun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Wrestling with Faith In our Catechism readings today, Fr. Mike reflects on the motives of credibility for believing in God. We learn that God offers us signs and proofs that show us that he truly is who he says he is. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between doubting the Faith and struggling with it. He assures us that wrestling with faith is a normal human experience. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 156-162. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In our Catechism readings today, Fr. Mike reflects on the motives of credibility for believing in God. We learn that God offers us signs and proofs that show us that he truly is who he says he is. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between doubting the Faith and struggling with it. He assures us that wrestling with faith is a normal human experience. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 156-162. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 22: Wrestling with Faith94ed9a1f-2b17-4a27-9ab6-98cf88e63f59Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Wrestling with Faith In our Catechism readings today, Fr. Mike reflects on the motives of credibility for believing in God. We learn that God offers us signs and proofs that show us that he truly is who he says he is. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between doubting the Faith and struggling with it. He assures us that wrestling with faith is a normal human experience. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 156-162. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In our Catechism readings today, Fr. Mike reflects on the motives of credibility for believing in God. We learn that God offers us signs and proofs that show us that he truly is who he says he is. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between doubting the Faith and struggling with it. He assures us that wrestling with faith is a normal human experience. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 156-162. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 22: Wrestling with Faithb775caf4-6000-4eb2-949f-b5df5d0c8716Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Go to Joseph (2023) Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 22: Go to Joseph (2023)03bdcf4f-02b1-4ac7-aab5-7073369ef6e6Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Go to Joseph (2023) Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 22: Go to Joseph (2023)a9c03e2b-ad6c-478c-8df3-1c52765ca717Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Go to Joseph (2023) Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 22: Go to Joseph (2023)4b83c4bd-6b26-445e-b22e-e641710698b8Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOld and NewWhen the bell rang, Quinn was happy the school day was over. "See you tomorrow," she called to several friends as she hopped on her bike. As she pedaled along, she thought about her day and what she'd do later that evening. Almost before she knew it, she reached the house where she had spent most of her eleven years.As Quinn started to turn into the driveway, she looked up at the house. Whoa! Wait a minute! she thought. I don't live here anymore! Without even thinking about it, I just rode my bike here like I used to. Quinn quickly turned and headed in another direction. I wonder if the neighbors noticed, she thought, giggling out loud. She soon arrived at her new home."Guess what I just did," Quinn said when she walked in. She told her mom about riding to their former house. "Isn't that weird? It's not like I forgot our new house--I actually expected to see it when I looked up. I guess I rode to our old house so often that it became a habit and I went there automatically, without thinking." Mom laughed. "I guess you proved the saying 'old habits die hard' is true. You slipped back into an old habit, but as you keep coming to this house, you'll form a new habit. This place will soon become as familiar as the old one."That evening when Dad heard about Quinn's experience, he grinned. "It's easy to go to familiar places." He paused, then said, "In more ways than one.""What other ways?" asked Quinn. "What other silly things do you think I might do?""I was just thinking that Christians sometimes find it easy to slip back into old habits--things we used to do before we knew Jesus and He changed us and made us new," Dad explained. "One of the best ways to get rid of old, bad habits is to develop new ones that reflect the new life we have in Jesus. As we learn more about Him and who He's made us to be, He helps us form new habits.""So that's one reason we need to go to church and read the Bible, right?" asked Quinn. "Those are ways Jesus helps us learn more about Him and develop good habits." -Ann La Combe

When the bell rang, Quinn was happy the school day was over. "See you tomorrow," she called to several friends as she hopped on her bike. As she pedaled along, she thought about her day and what she'd do later that evening. Almost before she knew it, she reached the house where she had spent most of her eleven years.As Quinn started to turn into the driveway, she looked up at the house. Whoa! Wait a minute! she thought. I don't live here anymore! Without even thinking about it, I just rode my bike here like I used to. Quinn quickly turned and headed in another direction. I wonder if the neighbors noticed, she thought, giggling out loud. She soon arrived at her new home."Guess what I just did," Quinn said when she walked in. She told her mom about riding to their former house. "Isn't that weird? It's not like I forgot our new house--I actually expected to see it when I looked up. I guess I rode to our old house so often that it became a habit and I went there automatically, without thinking." Mom laughed. "I guess you proved the saying 'old habits die hard' is true. You slipped back into an old habit, but as you keep coming to this house, you'll form a new habit. This place will soon become as familiar as the old one."That evening when Dad heard about Quinn's experience, he grinned. "It's easy to go to familiar places." He paused, then said, "In more ways than one.""What other ways?" asked Quinn. "What other silly things do you think I might do?""I was just thinking that Christians sometimes find it easy to slip back into old habits--things we used to do before we knew Jesus and He changed us and made us new," Dad explained. "One of the best ways to get rid of old, bad habits is to develop new ones that reflect the new life we have in Jesus. As we learn more about Him and who He's made us to be, He helps us form new habits.""So that's one reason we need to go to church and read the Bible, right?" asked Quinn. "Those are ways Jesus helps us learn more about Him and develop good habits." -Ann La Combe

Old and New74446a60-a96e-4519-88a6-67093b4319e6Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1/22/23 Homeless: Resolution Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our identity is at the heart of our resolution. One of the greatest things that is lost while in exile is a true sense of identity. Too quickly, we forget who we are and settle for something too small to be enough. But if we keep identity at the heart of our resolutions, we will be able to live homeless and Holy. Mass Readings from January 22, 2023: Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-141 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4:12-23

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our identity is at the heart of our resolution. One of the greatest things that is lost while in exile is a true sense of identity. Too quickly, we forget who we are and settle for something too small to be enough. But if we keep identity at the heart of our resolutions, we will be able to live homeless and Holy. Mass Readings from January 22, 2023: Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-141 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4:12-23

full1/22/23 Homeless: Resolution1c96574d-1c41-4841-a819-86cabcbf2418Sat, 21 Jan 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1/22/23 Homeless: Resolution Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our identity is at the heart of our resolution. One of the greatest things that is lost while in exile is a true sense of identity. Too quickly, we forget who we are and settle for something too small to be enough. But if we keep identity at the heart of our resolutions, we will be able to live homeless and Holy. Mass Readings from January 22, 2023: Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-141 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4:12-23

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our identity is at the heart of our resolution. One of the greatest things that is lost while in exile is a true sense of identity. Too quickly, we forget who we are and settle for something too small to be enough. But if we keep identity at the heart of our resolutions, we will be able to live homeless and Holy. Mass Readings from January 22, 2023: Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-141 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4:12-23

full1/22/23 Homeless: Resolutionf7bcb6d7-5014-4eca-b982-b1f5bdaf0b02Sat, 21 Jan 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1/22/23 Homeless: Resolution Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our identity is at the heart of our resolution. One of the greatest things that is lost while in exile is a true sense of identity. Too quickly, we forget who we are and settle for something too small to be enough. But if we keep identity at the heart of our resolutions, we will be able to live homeless and Holy. Mass Readings from January 22, 2023: Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-141 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4:12-23

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our identity is at the heart of our resolution. One of the greatest things that is lost while in exile is a true sense of identity. Too quickly, we forget who we are and settle for something too small to be enough. But if we keep identity at the heart of our resolutions, we will be able to live homeless and Holy. Mass Readings from January 22, 2023: Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-141 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4:12-23

full1/22/23 Homeless: Resolution69f24ccc-1af1-454b-9d35-463b8aaeb831Sat, 21 Jan 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Walking with God (2023) Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 21: Walking with God (2023)26e6221a-9b14-45ba-8b7c-f35ab6ad88e2Sat, 21 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Believing God Fr. Mike continues reflecting on the meaning of faith and how it works in our lives. We learn that faith is a grace from God, a supernatural virtue that is not contrary to human freedom or reason. Fr. Mike reminds us that to have faith is not just to believe in God, but to believe God and everything he says. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 150-155. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike continues reflecting on the meaning of faith and how it works in our lives. We learn that faith is a grace from God, a supernatural virtue that is not contrary to human freedom or reason. Fr. Mike reminds us that to have faith is not just to believe in God, but to believe God and everything he says. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 150-155. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 21: Believing Gode64260c8-298b-4d9b-9c91-1b6dc97bdd8aSat, 21 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Believing God Fr. Mike continues reflecting on the meaning of faith and how it works in our lives. We learn that faith is a grace from God, a supernatural virtue that is not contrary to human freedom or reason. Fr. Mike reminds us that to have faith is not just to believe in God, but to believe God and everything he says. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 150-155. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike continues reflecting on the meaning of faith and how it works in our lives. We learn that faith is a grace from God, a supernatural virtue that is not contrary to human freedom or reason. Fr. Mike reminds us that to have faith is not just to believe in God, but to believe God and everything he says. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 150-155. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 21: Believing Godb3e97480-a6a2-4190-85fb-6521af20e1b3Sat, 21 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Walking with God (2023) Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 21: Walking with God (2023)26e8e429-afca-4136-b7f0-c8515f09505aSat, 21 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Walking with God (2023) Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 21: Walking with God (2023)a625ffc2-9e5c-4cba-8866-3c4f07574b7aSat, 21 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Walking with God (2023) Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 21: Walking with God (2023)c450c961-1268-431c-b5e4-6909fda17899Sat, 21 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKya’s MistakeKya never meant to break Dad's trophy. It sparkled on the shelf, a reminder of Dad's football days. When Dad said, "Don't run in the house," Kya didn't think about his trophy. She and her cousin Danny had only wanted to race. Now they stared at the broken trophy on the carpet."It was too close to the edge of the shelf," Danny said. "It wasn't our fault.""Danny…" Kya wanted to argue, but tears filled her eyes. What would Dad say?"Are you afraid you'll get in trouble?" Danny asked."No." Kya sniffed. "I'm afraid I'll hurt Dad." More tears fell. After this, would Dad ever trust her again? "We have to tell him the truth."They knocked on Dad's office door. "Come in!" Dad said. Kya walked in, but Danny hung back. Dad frowned at the sad look on Kya's face. "What's wrong, sweetheart?""I…I…"Danny piped up from the doorway. "We were running, and your trophy fell and broke! We're sorry, Uncle Bryce."Kya sobbed. "I'm sorry, Dad! I don't know how I let this happen."Dad pulled her into a hug. "Oh, Kya," he said. "You matter to me more than a trophy."Her tears dampened his shirt. "I never meant to hurt you.""We all make mistakes. Sometimes we hurt people. You know who else we hurt when we do the wrong thing?"Kya nodded. "We hurt God.""Does God stop loving us when we mess up?"Kya thought back to everything she'd learned from the Bible. "No. God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to take the punishment for the wrong things we do. He did that so He could make us His children.""That's right. God's love is lavish. That means it's generous and rich." Dad kissed her forehead. "My love for you is also like that. I forgive you for breaking the trophy. I know you didn't want to hurt me."Kya's heart warmed. She looked behind her. "Where'd Danny go?""I think he was scared he'd get in trouble," Dad said. "Maybe we should tell him about God's love too?""Yeah." Kya took Dad's hand. "Let's do it." -Becca Wierwille

Kya never meant to break Dad's trophy. It sparkled on the shelf, a reminder of Dad's football days. When Dad said, "Don't run in the house," Kya didn't think about his trophy. She and her cousin Danny had only wanted to race. Now they stared at the broken trophy on the carpet."It was too close to the edge of the shelf," Danny said. "It wasn't our fault.""Danny…" Kya wanted to argue, but tears filled her eyes. What would Dad say?"Are you afraid you'll get in trouble?" Danny asked."No." Kya sniffed. "I'm afraid I'll hurt Dad." More tears fell. After this, would Dad ever trust her again? "We have to tell him the truth."They knocked on Dad's office door. "Come in!" Dad said. Kya walked in, but Danny hung back. Dad frowned at the sad look on Kya's face. "What's wrong, sweetheart?""I…I…"Danny piped up from the doorway. "We were running, and your trophy fell and broke! We're sorry, Uncle Bryce."Kya sobbed. "I'm sorry, Dad! I don't know how I let this happen."Dad pulled her into a hug. "Oh, Kya," he said. "You matter to me more than a trophy."Her tears dampened his shirt. "I never meant to hurt you.""We all make mistakes. Sometimes we hurt people. You know who else we hurt when we do the wrong thing?"Kya nodded. "We hurt God.""Does God stop loving us when we mess up?"Kya thought back to everything she'd learned from the Bible. "No. God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to take the punishment for the wrong things we do. He did that so He could make us His children.""That's right. God's love is lavish. That means it's generous and rich." Dad kissed her forehead. "My love for you is also like that. I forgive you for breaking the trophy. I know you didn't want to hurt me."Kya's heart warmed. She looked behind her. "Where'd Danny go?""I think he was scared he'd get in trouble," Dad said. "Maybe we should tell him about God's love too?""Yeah." Kya took Dad's hand. "Let's do it." -Becca Wierwille

Kya’s Mistake0380aef2-e84e-468c-a979-b978198c023bSat, 21 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 93 - A Happiness Secret You Need To Know: Scott Galloway If you had to draw on a chart the levels of happiness over you lifetime what would it look like? Would it be all downhill after a carefree childhood? Or would it look like a hill, with the top being the years that your money worries are over and you’ve climbed the career ladder? Well in this moment Scott Galloway says it actually looks more like a smile, with the 2 highest points being childhood and old age. Scott discusses how overwhelming feelings of unhappiness and stress during different times of life are normal and a part of each of our journey, as life isn’t what happens to you but instead how you respond to it. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/CsnvEaDHIwb Scott: https://twitter.com/profgalloway https://www.profgalloway.com Watch the Episodes On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you had to draw on a chart the levels of happiness over you lifetime what would it look like? Would it be all downhill after a carefree childhood? Or would it look like a hill, with the top being the years that your money worries are over and you’ve climbed the career ladder? Well in this moment Scott Galloway says it actually looks more like a smile, with the 2 highest points being childhood and old age. Scott discusses how overwhelming feelings of unhappiness and stress during different times of life are normal and a part of each of our journey, as life isn’t what happens to you but instead how you respond to it. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/CsnvEaDHIwb Scott: https://twitter.com/profgalloway https://www.profgalloway.com Watch the Episodes On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 93 - A Happiness Secret You Need To Know: Scott Galloway 78ed3874-d993-435d-979a-d5850be52486Fri, 20 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000815https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as he reads the messy story of Judah and Tamar. The readings for today are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as he reads the messy story of Judah and Tamar. The readings for today are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2023)6d955617-c6e1-4e67-9336-c35f4a4f230fFri, 20 Jan 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as he reads the messy story of Judah and Tamar. The readings for today are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as he reads the messy story of Judah and Tamar. The readings for today are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2023)506b2b0c-a67a-40ae-9200-90a963bbe4acFri, 20 Jan 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as he reads the messy story of Judah and Tamar. The readings for today are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as he reads the messy story of Judah and Tamar. The readings for today are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2023)8c88dac3-1cce-4c3f-95cb-10a95b53ffc0Fri, 20 Jan 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as he reads the messy story of Judah and Tamar. The readings for today are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as he reads the messy story of Judah and Tamar. The readings for today are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2023)51eac26e-a47f-44e7-8e32-fe346e636e48Fri, 20 Jan 2023 03:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Stepping in Faith As we dive into a new chapter today, we learn about how we are called to respond to God’s Revelation. In particular, we discover that Mary and Abraham are models of faith who show us how to be obedient by submitting our intellect and will to God. Fr. Mike assures us that even though God doesn’t usually give us the whole picture of our lives, he gives us just enough light to take the next step in faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 142-149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

As we dive into a new chapter today, we learn about how we are called to respond to God’s Revelation. In particular, we discover that Mary and Abraham are models of faith who show us how to be obedient by submitting our intellect and will to God. Fr. Mike assures us that even though God doesn’t usually give us the whole picture of our lives, he gives us just enough light to take the next step in faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 142-149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 20: Stepping in Faith 20b14558-3a1b-4b00-9f1f-5d3fcddc15ceFri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Stepping in Faith As we dive into a new chapter today, we learn about how we are called to respond to God’s Revelation. In particular, we discover that Mary and Abraham are models of faith who show us how to be obedient by submitting our intellect and will to God. Fr. Mike assures us that even though God doesn’t usually give us the whole picture of our lives, he gives us just enough light to take the next step in faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 142-149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

As we dive into a new chapter today, we learn about how we are called to respond to God’s Revelation. In particular, we discover that Mary and Abraham are models of faith who show us how to be obedient by submitting our intellect and will to God. Fr. Mike assures us that even though God doesn’t usually give us the whole picture of our lives, he gives us just enough light to take the next step in faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 142-149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 20: Stepping in Faith c65282cc-05fa-4736-9816-9ab64c13040aFri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Right Key"Sure you don't want to come along to pick up Grandma from her appointment?" asked Riley's grandfather as he turned the car into the driveway. Riley shook his head. He planned to enjoy a glass of milk and some of Grandma's cookies while he waited. "Okay," said Grandpa. He held out a key chain. "The silver key with the round top is the house key. Grandma and I will be back soon."Riley took the keys and went up the walk. None of these keys look like the one Grandpa described, he thought. He tried each one in the front door. None worked, so he walked around the house, checking every window and door. They were all locked securely. Riley groaned and tried to ignore his growling stomach as he sat down on the steps to wait.After what seemed like forever, his grandparents arrived. "I couldn't get in!" Riley told them. "You didn't give me the right key, Grandpa.""I didn't? It's the--oh no, wait! I took it off that ring to have a duplicate made. I must have forgotten to put it back. I'm sorry, Riley.""Well, I have a key that will work," said Grandma. She handed it to Riley.A moment later Riley had the door open. "Whew! I didn't think I'd ever make it in here. There's nothing worse than being locked out of the house when all you want is a glass of milk and one of Grandma's cookies!""Actually, I can think of something worse," said Grandpa. "Really? What?" asked Riley. "It'd be worse to expect to get into heaven but find out too late that you have the wrong key.""What do you mean?" asked Riley. "You don't get into heaven with keys.""No, not actual keys," said Grandpa. "But we may think being in a Christian family or living a good life is the key to getting into heaven. But it doesn't work that way. Jesus said, 'No one comes to the Father except through Me.' We can only have the right key by trusting in Him. He's the one who makes us right with God and gives us eternal life." Grandpa paused. "What key do you have, Riley?"Riley smiled. "I believe in Jesus and trust Him to save me, so I know I have the right key!" -Mary Rose Pearson

"Sure you don't want to come along to pick up Grandma from her appointment?" asked Riley's grandfather as he turned the car into the driveway. Riley shook his head. He planned to enjoy a glass of milk and some of Grandma's cookies while he waited. "Okay," said Grandpa. He held out a key chain. "The silver key with the round top is the house key. Grandma and I will be back soon."Riley took the keys and went up the walk. None of these keys look like the one Grandpa described, he thought. He tried each one in the front door. None worked, so he walked around the house, checking every window and door. They were all locked securely. Riley groaned and tried to ignore his growling stomach as he sat down on the steps to wait.After what seemed like forever, his grandparents arrived. "I couldn't get in!" Riley told them. "You didn't give me the right key, Grandpa.""I didn't? It's the--oh no, wait! I took it off that ring to have a duplicate made. I must have forgotten to put it back. I'm sorry, Riley.""Well, I have a key that will work," said Grandma. She handed it to Riley.A moment later Riley had the door open. "Whew! I didn't think I'd ever make it in here. There's nothing worse than being locked out of the house when all you want is a glass of milk and one of Grandma's cookies!""Actually, I can think of something worse," said Grandpa. "Really? What?" asked Riley. "It'd be worse to expect to get into heaven but find out too late that you have the wrong key.""What do you mean?" asked Riley. "You don't get into heaven with keys.""No, not actual keys," said Grandpa. "But we may think being in a Christian family or living a good life is the key to getting into heaven. But it doesn't work that way. Jesus said, 'No one comes to the Father except through Me.' We can only have the right key by trusting in Him. He's the one who makes us right with God and gives us eternal life." Grandpa paused. "What key do you have, Riley?"Riley smiled. "I believe in Jesus and trust Him to save me, so I know I have the right key!" -Mary Rose Pearson

The Right Key9ec42965-a66b-4c0d-a44f-709ad659e53cFri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPray as You Can, Not As You Can’t Need more advice on prayer? Fr. Mike has you covered.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Need more advice on prayer? Fr. Mike has you covered.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPray as You Can, Not As You Can’tb4384c0d-9c22-460d-a327-f4fabb9a2fd5Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPray as You Can, Not As You Can’t Need more advice on prayer? Fr. Mike has you covered.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Need more advice on prayer? Fr. Mike has you covered.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPray as You Can, Not As You Can’tc345c9ec-8917-4146-a6ce-94228b8ff8d5Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPhilippians 1 – The Church at PhilippiPhilippians 1

Philippians 1

fullPhilippians 1 – The Church at Philippi8eccb8b7-ce9a-4cc4-928f-d50ff6694ebbThu, 19 Jan 2023 13:30:00 +0000597https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Importance of Choosing to Live with Intention and PurposeWe all struggle to actively live with purpose and intention day in and day out. Today Sam and John are joined by a military veteran, teacher, and woodworker, Paul Hyatt, who explains the richness of his life and how he lives each day with significance. The strength of society is dependent on men living to their fullest, who strive, regardless of their shortcomings or struggles, to live each day with meaning and purpose. Follow Paul Hyatt Homeschool Connections: https://homeschoolconnections.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstAgeWW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstagewoodworking YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firstagewoodworking9955 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zu9TEU6GpPUMoKnMRlEN9 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-age-woodworking/id1617434722 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all struggle to actively live with purpose and intention day in and day out. Today Sam and John are joined by a military veteran, teacher, and woodworker, Paul Hyatt, who explains the richness of his life and how he lives each day with significance. The strength of society is dependent on men living to their fullest, who strive, regardless of their shortcomings or struggles, to live each day with meaning and purpose. Follow Paul Hyatt Homeschool Connections: https://homeschoolconnections.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstAgeWW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstagewoodworking YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firstagewoodworking9955 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zu9TEU6GpPUMoKnMRlEN9 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-age-woodworking/id1617434722 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Importance of Choosing to Live with Intention and Purpose3eb28da9-26e8-48e6-829b-0433c41071c2Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:20:00 +00003862https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJesse Lingard Reveals The Dark Reality Of Being A World Class Football PlayerWhat do you think of when you hear ‘the footballer lifestyle’? Do you picture multi-million pound contracts, sports cars and celebrity-filled parties? What you probably don’t imagine is unbearable pressure, horrendous abuse or a job that takes you away from your friends and family. These are just a few of the struggles that Jesse Lingard has had to overcome before even stepping onto the pitch to represent England or Nottingham Forest. Being able to perform at the highest level has meant that Jesse has had to dig deep within himself to find a way to win. In this raw conversation, Jesse Lingard shows the sides of himself usually hidden from the cameras, discussing everything from his tumultuous family life, mental health battles and club politics. If you want to discover the real Jesse Lingard this is the episode for you. Jesse: Twitter - bit.ly/3XKkSN7  Instagram - bit.ly/3XnIFm0 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you think of when you hear ‘the footballer lifestyle’? Do you picture multi-million pound contracts, sports cars and celebrity-filled parties? What you probably don’t imagine is unbearable pressure, horrendous abuse or a job that takes you away from your friends and family. These are just a few of the struggles that Jesse Lingard has had to overcome before even stepping onto the pitch to represent England or Nottingham Forest. Being able to perform at the highest level has meant that Jesse has had to dig deep within himself to find a way to win. In this raw conversation, Jesse Lingard shows the sides of himself usually hidden from the cameras, discussing everything from his tumultuous family life, mental health battles and club politics. If you want to discover the real Jesse Lingard this is the episode for you. Jesse: Twitter - bit.ly/3XKkSN7  Instagram - bit.ly/3XnIFm0 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJesse Lingard Reveals The Dark Reality Of Being A World Class Football Playerfc8d6ee0-cd39-49d9-8af9-d768350509fdThu, 19 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +00004466https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Joseph and his Brothers (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 19: Joseph and his Brothers (2023)4491362b-4686-44b5-bbcc-a4569fd73708Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Summary of Sacred Scripture Today, we arrive, with Fr. Mike, at the In Brief section for Article III. Together, we revisit eight of the main ideas or “nuggets” from the readings of the past six days. Fr. Mike concludes this section by reminding us of the importance of the unity between and veneration of the 46 books of the Old Testament and the 27 of the New. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 134-141. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Today, we arrive, with Fr. Mike, at the In Brief section for Article III. Together, we revisit eight of the main ideas or “nuggets” from the readings of the past six days. Fr. Mike concludes this section by reminding us of the importance of the unity between and veneration of the 46 books of the Old Testament and the 27 of the New. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 134-141. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 19: Summary of Sacred Scripturef57d5ee3-9d3f-4f32-aaf4-cf2a5baa7581Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Summary of Sacred Scripture Today, we arrive, with Fr. Mike, at the In Brief section for Article III. Together, we revisit eight of the main ideas or “nuggets” from the readings of the past six days. Fr. Mike concludes this section by reminding us of the importance of the unity between and veneration of the 46 books of the Old Testament and the 27 of the New. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 134-141. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Today, we arrive, with Fr. Mike, at the In Brief section for Article III. Together, we revisit eight of the main ideas or “nuggets” from the readings of the past six days. Fr. Mike concludes this section by reminding us of the importance of the unity between and veneration of the 46 books of the Old Testament and the 27 of the New. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 134-141. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 19: Summary of Sacred Scripturedfa2754a-cea9-4fd4-ba0e-7149f8412826Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Joseph and his Brothers (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 19: Joseph and his Brothers (2023)4d3c8c00-9936-4865-b463-d7cb38a13c40Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Joseph and his Brothers (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 19: Joseph and his Brothers (2023)1f5c70b6-2076-4fcf-aad4-e4774fa71cf1Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Joseph and his Brothers (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 19: Joseph and his Brothers (2023)972c43f3-3e76-4967-bd85-8de4fc0725f1Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTime to Get Up"Roman! I told you to get up twenty minutes ago. Now hurry!" Roman's mom said from the doorway of his room. "We'll be leaving for church soon!"Roman sleepily opened his eyes. It was so hard to get up in the morning! He put one foot on the floor, then the other. It was cold. He wrapped his blanket around him."Roman, are you hurrying?" Mom called from the hallway a few minutes later."Yep, I'm hurrying," Roman answered, and he quickly got dressed, but then he flopped down on the bed again. The next time Mom checked on him, he was fast asleep."You're going to have to get to bed earlier," Mom said when she woke him again. "Now get up and get ready, Roman."The following day was Roman's birthday, and as soon as he heard his parents get up, he jumped out of bed too. He didn't mind that it was early and cold. He threw his clothes on as fast as he could and then ran downstairs."Well," Mom said. "I didn't expect to see you up this early!""Today's a special day, Mom!" said Roman, eyeing the big box on the table. "Yesterday was a special day too," said Mom."It was?" Roman furrowed his brows in confusion. "It wasn't your birthday or Dad's."Mom laughed. "No, but Sundays are special. God sets one day a week apart for us to rest from our work and meet with other believers at church. It's a gift that's meant to help us remember we can always rest in the peace and love of Jesus because He saved us and is always with us. But just like any gift, you need to open it." Dad nodded. "It's not a gift that comes in a box. You can only get it by opening your heart to what God wants to teach you. Maybe you'll learn a lesson at church about someone in the Bible with a problem similar to one you have, or receive a word of encouragement from a teacher or pastor, or remember that God loves you as you rest and spend time with your family."Roman smiled as Dad handed him his present. "I guess I'll have lots more gifts to look forward to after this one, huh?" -Linda Weddle

"Roman! I told you to get up twenty minutes ago. Now hurry!" Roman's mom said from the doorway of his room. "We'll be leaving for church soon!"Roman sleepily opened his eyes. It was so hard to get up in the morning! He put one foot on the floor, then the other. It was cold. He wrapped his blanket around him."Roman, are you hurrying?" Mom called from the hallway a few minutes later."Yep, I'm hurrying," Roman answered, and he quickly got dressed, but then he flopped down on the bed again. The next time Mom checked on him, he was fast asleep."You're going to have to get to bed earlier," Mom said when she woke him again. "Now get up and get ready, Roman."The following day was Roman's birthday, and as soon as he heard his parents get up, he jumped out of bed too. He didn't mind that it was early and cold. He threw his clothes on as fast as he could and then ran downstairs."Well," Mom said. "I didn't expect to see you up this early!""Today's a special day, Mom!" said Roman, eyeing the big box on the table. "Yesterday was a special day too," said Mom."It was?" Roman furrowed his brows in confusion. "It wasn't your birthday or Dad's."Mom laughed. "No, but Sundays are special. God sets one day a week apart for us to rest from our work and meet with other believers at church. It's a gift that's meant to help us remember we can always rest in the peace and love of Jesus because He saved us and is always with us. But just like any gift, you need to open it." Dad nodded. "It's not a gift that comes in a box. You can only get it by opening your heart to what God wants to teach you. Maybe you'll learn a lesson at church about someone in the Bible with a problem similar to one you have, or receive a word of encouragement from a teacher or pastor, or remember that God loves you as you rest and spend time with your family."Roman smiled as Dad handed him his present. "I guess I'll have lots more gifts to look forward to after this one, huh?" -Linda Weddle

Time to Get Up0b25de82-50a9-42fe-a651-3a59d5427a2fThu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#273A: Part 2: Sealed by the Holy Spirit&nbsp;Ephesians 1:13 &nbsp;&amp; Daniel 6:16- 17 &nbsp;Today we continue our short series about the Holy Spirit. We hear the word seal or sealed &nbsp;in the two Bible readings on this episode. But what does that mean? Paul said "And in Christ, God put his special mark on you, a seal, &nbsp;by giving you the Holy Spirit that He had promised."&nbsp; We discuss what the signet ring was used for historically and its significance. When God sends us the Holy Spirit, it’s like God taking his special signet ring and stamping us with it. &nbsp;God’s seal shows the world that we are His! You are his very special, very loved, sons and daughters. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;To connect with me click https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

&nbsp;Ephesians 1:13 &nbsp;&amp; Daniel 6:16- 17 &nbsp;Today we continue our short series about the Holy Spirit. We hear the word seal or sealed &nbsp;in the two Bible readings on this episode. But what does that mean? Paul said "And in Christ, God put his special mark on you, a seal, &nbsp;by giving you the Holy Spirit that He had promised."&nbsp; We discuss what the signet ring was used for historically and its significance. When God sends us the Holy Spirit, it’s like God taking his special signet ring and stamping us with it. &nbsp;God’s seal shows the world that we are His! You are his very special, very loved, sons and daughters. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;To connect with me click https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#273A: Part 2: Sealed by the Holy Spirit471b2034-aa81-4b97-ab95-d9d9c7735306Wed, 18 Jan 2023 11:00:16 +0000751https://216.73.216.191/allTags#468 Remembering Cardinal Pell - Monica DoumitHis sudden death and final writings have put Australian Cardinal George Pell into the headlines around the world. Given his importance, we went down under to get insights into his view of the Catholic role in today&#8217;s world. Our guest, Monica Doumit, is the Director of Public Affairs and Engagement for the Archdiocese of Sydney, Australia. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. One of the great defenders of the Catholic faith in recent decades has been Australian …

His sudden death and final writings have put Australian Cardinal George Pell into the headlines around the world. Given his importance, we went down under to get insights into his view of the Catholic role in today&#8217;s world. Our guest, Monica Doumit, is the Director of Public Affairs and Engagement for the Archdiocese of Sydney, Australia. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. One of the great defenders of the Catholic faith in recent decades has been Australian …

#468 Remembering Cardinal Pell - Monica Doumit74207e78-36d2-4e7a-b6dc-044c0fec17ceWed, 18 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2023)c0c39c03-2e1b-4959-8a10-f6631556d69fWed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Unity of the Testaments Fr. Mike unpacks the vital unity between the Old and New Testaments. Together, we examine prefigurements and types from the Old Testament being fulfilled in the New. We also examine the importance of the study of Scripture for each and every Catholic. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 128-133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike unpacks the vital unity between the Old and New Testaments. Together, we examine prefigurements and types from the Old Testament being fulfilled in the New. We also examine the importance of the study of Scripture for each and every Catholic. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 128-133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 18: The Unity of the Testaments80309caf-e8dd-4b2b-b051-d2309f692bf7Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Unity of the Testaments Fr. Mike unpacks the vital unity between the Old and New Testaments. Together, we examine prefigurements and types from the Old Testament being fulfilled in the New. We also examine the importance of the study of Scripture for each and every Catholic. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 128-133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike unpacks the vital unity between the Old and New Testaments. Together, we examine prefigurements and types from the Old Testament being fulfilled in the New. We also examine the importance of the study of Scripture for each and every Catholic. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 128-133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 18: The Unity of the Testaments8d12542a-bcce-4c9d-971b-04c7efd264feWed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2023)8845b845-cfd6-429d-93fd-383f145966e1Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2023)bfd9c710-f2cf-4234-9b8e-53fa38d09c25Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2023) Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2023)1fa77f9b-842b-4941-ab58-ada08919d351Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEven in the Dark"Church in a cave!" exclaimed Elias. He and his family were on vacation, and Dad had announced they'd be attending a church service inside a cave. "I've never been in a cave," Elias said. "I wonder what it will be like."Early Sunday morning, they were on their way. When they were finally down in the cave and seated in the large room where the service was to be held, Elias shivered. It was very dark, except where electric lights lit the way. Huge stone formations hung down, while others rose up from the floor, casting gloomy shadows. The air was damp, and water dripped down the rocky walls. In his seat, Elias pulled his jacket close around him to keep out the cold, clammy air. This is interesting, but I don't really like this dark, scary place, he thought. I hope the sermon doesn't last long. He glanced at the dark shadows cast by the stones.Shortly after the minister started speaking, it was suddenly pitch dark! Elias anxiously reached out toward where his father was sitting. "I'm right here beside you," Dad whispered. The minister had paused in his message, and children began crying. Some of the adults nervously tried to calm the children. "Don't be afraid. I'm sure the lights will be back on in a few moments," said the minister. "Don't forget that God can see just as well in the dark as in bright sunlight. He's outside in the sunshine, and He's right here with us too. Our great God is omnipresent.""What does that mean--that big word?" Elias whispered to Dad."It means God is present everywhere at the same time," Dad replied. "There's no place in this entire universe where God isn't present," continued the minister. "Even way down in this dark cave. He's watching over you this very minute. He cares for us so much that Jesus became one of us and experienced the darkness of death so we would never have to be separated from Him. No matter how dark things get, He is always with us."Elias felt glad God was right there with Him. I don't even feel very scared anymore, he thought. When the lights came back on a moment later, Elias gave his dad a big smile. -Carolyn E. Yost

"Church in a cave!" exclaimed Elias. He and his family were on vacation, and Dad had announced they'd be attending a church service inside a cave. "I've never been in a cave," Elias said. "I wonder what it will be like."Early Sunday morning, they were on their way. When they were finally down in the cave and seated in the large room where the service was to be held, Elias shivered. It was very dark, except where electric lights lit the way. Huge stone formations hung down, while others rose up from the floor, casting gloomy shadows. The air was damp, and water dripped down the rocky walls. In his seat, Elias pulled his jacket close around him to keep out the cold, clammy air. This is interesting, but I don't really like this dark, scary place, he thought. I hope the sermon doesn't last long. He glanced at the dark shadows cast by the stones.Shortly after the minister started speaking, it was suddenly pitch dark! Elias anxiously reached out toward where his father was sitting. "I'm right here beside you," Dad whispered. The minister had paused in his message, and children began crying. Some of the adults nervously tried to calm the children. "Don't be afraid. I'm sure the lights will be back on in a few moments," said the minister. "Don't forget that God can see just as well in the dark as in bright sunlight. He's outside in the sunshine, and He's right here with us too. Our great God is omnipresent.""What does that mean--that big word?" Elias whispered to Dad."It means God is present everywhere at the same time," Dad replied. "There's no place in this entire universe where God isn't present," continued the minister. "Even way down in this dark cave. He's watching over you this very minute. He cares for us so much that Jesus became one of us and experienced the darkness of death so we would never have to be separated from Him. No matter how dark things get, He is always with us."Elias felt glad God was right there with Him. I don't even feel very scared anymore, he thought. When the lights came back on a moment later, Elias gave his dad a big smile. -Carolyn E. Yost

Even in the Dark91121103-e4cf-4a7e-96ab-e46280d9bb97Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2023) Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2023)32ec5f10-80dc-4ed1-a418-9c684b243a1dTue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: The Canon of Scripture Fr. Mike explores the formation of the canon of Scripture. He emphasizes the importance of contemplating and venerating all 73 books of both the New and Old Testaments given to us through Sacred Tradition. Together, with Fr. Mike, we further examine the definition of the canon of Scripture throughout history, spanning from the late 4th to the mid-15th century. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 120-127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores the formation of the canon of Scripture. He emphasizes the importance of contemplating and venerating all 73 books of both the New and Old Testaments given to us through Sacred Tradition. Together, with Fr. Mike, we further examine the definition of the canon of Scripture throughout history, spanning from the late 4th to the mid-15th century. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 120-127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 17: The Canon of Scripture0a470616-8f0c-4827-828c-6e9417cf9be2Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: The Canon of Scripture Fr. Mike explores the formation of the canon of Scripture. He emphasizes the importance of contemplating and venerating all 73 books of both the New and Old Testaments given to us through Sacred Tradition. Together, with Fr. Mike, we further examine the definition of the canon of Scripture throughout history, spanning from the late 4th to the mid-15th century. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 120-127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike explores the formation of the canon of Scripture. He emphasizes the importance of contemplating and venerating all 73 books of both the New and Old Testaments given to us through Sacred Tradition. Together, with Fr. Mike, we further examine the definition of the canon of Scripture throughout history, spanning from the late 4th to the mid-15th century. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 120-127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 17: The Canon of Scriptured6c7d071-f490-4ce1-8343-0ad589313143Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2023) Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2023)612515c6-f33c-4cbb-9685-9ba084d465bbTue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2023) Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2023)5ee67891-335b-42a3-a231-57893e3fa5ecTue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2023) Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2023)9fab8f2f-804b-45cf-9c87-7cc934994d55Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChocolate Courage Layer Cake"Something smells delicious!" Dad said as he walked into the kitchen. "That's because it's chocolate." Lacy pointed to three bowls. "It's going to be a chocolate layer cake with three layers of dark, milk, and white chocolate."Dad winked. "I'm glad you started watching baking shows in your free time.""I wonder why!" Lacy giggled."How have things been going with Nia?" asked Dad.Lacy removed the paddle attachment from the mixer. "We've been friends since kindergarten, so I thought she would be more understanding when I told her about my new relationship with Jesus. Instead, things have been difficult." "How so?""Well, sometimes we used to make fun of kids in the lunchroom…it was kind of like our game, though we never said it to their faces. Now, I don't want to do that since I belong to Jesus and I know He loves those kids. I tried to explain it to Nia, but she said Jesus makes me boring." "Did that make you want to behave the way you used to?" Lacy shrugged. "For a second, but only because I want our friendship to stay the same." Dad nodded thoughtfully. "Lacy, remember when you started baking? What was the first thing you made?" "Those awful chocolate chip cookies! I over-mixed them and left them in the oven too long." Dad laughed. "I was proud of how you didn't let that make you quit. You kept baking, your cookies kept improving, and today you're making a triple layer cake! Living a new life in Christ is not always going to be easy, but you have God's promise that He will be with you wherever you go. Because you have His Spirit in you, you will have the courage to speak and act in ways that are pleasing to Him." "You're right, Dad. My baking journey took time, so I guess it makes sense that my faith journey will too. I just have to be courageous and keep taking the next right step." Lacy grinned. "I know what I'm going to name my cake! Chocolate Courage Layer Cake. It will remind me that in every layer of life, God will give me what I need to live courageously for Him!" -Savannah Coleman

"Something smells delicious!" Dad said as he walked into the kitchen. "That's because it's chocolate." Lacy pointed to three bowls. "It's going to be a chocolate layer cake with three layers of dark, milk, and white chocolate."Dad winked. "I'm glad you started watching baking shows in your free time.""I wonder why!" Lacy giggled."How have things been going with Nia?" asked Dad.Lacy removed the paddle attachment from the mixer. "We've been friends since kindergarten, so I thought she would be more understanding when I told her about my new relationship with Jesus. Instead, things have been difficult." "How so?""Well, sometimes we used to make fun of kids in the lunchroom…it was kind of like our game, though we never said it to their faces. Now, I don't want to do that since I belong to Jesus and I know He loves those kids. I tried to explain it to Nia, but she said Jesus makes me boring." "Did that make you want to behave the way you used to?" Lacy shrugged. "For a second, but only because I want our friendship to stay the same." Dad nodded thoughtfully. "Lacy, remember when you started baking? What was the first thing you made?" "Those awful chocolate chip cookies! I over-mixed them and left them in the oven too long." Dad laughed. "I was proud of how you didn't let that make you quit. You kept baking, your cookies kept improving, and today you're making a triple layer cake! Living a new life in Christ is not always going to be easy, but you have God's promise that He will be with you wherever you go. Because you have His Spirit in you, you will have the courage to speak and act in ways that are pleasing to Him." "You're right, Dad. My baking journey took time, so I guess it makes sense that my faith journey will too. I just have to be courageous and keep taking the next right step." Lacy grinned. "I know what I'm going to name my cake! Chocolate Courage Layer Cake. It will remind me that in every layer of life, God will give me what I need to live courageously for Him!" -Savannah Coleman

Chocolate Courage Layer Cake35dd996e-a175-4033-9762-2c625f107451Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: What Men Can do for Life (w/ Sr. Agnus Dei)We connect with Sr. Agnus Dei to discuss what men can do to support life, it is not what you might immediately think. She discusses her discernment in becoming a religious sister, how she walks with women daily, and an exciting March for Life Event the Sisters of Life are hosting. March for Life Event - https://www.lifefest2023.com (LIVE STREAM AVAILABLE) Sisters of Life - https://sistersoflife.org 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We connect with Sr. Agnus Dei to discuss what men can do to support life, it is not what you might immediately think. She discusses her discernment in becoming a religious sister, how she walks with women daily, and an exciting March for Life Event the Sisters of Life are hosting. March for Life Event - https://www.lifefest2023.com (LIVE STREAM AVAILABLE) Sisters of Life - https://sistersoflife.org 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBONUS: What Men Can do for Life (w/ Sr. Agnus Dei)73b942e8-c8a5-4c4c-a874-e3a1b9aeee41Mon, 16 Jan 2023 20:32:00 +00001708https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoney and Obedience with James PollardIf you're like most men, God's plan for "your" money may not be something you want to think about. It often feels like money is tight; we don't have enough to give away to everyone who claims they need it! Yeah, the Old Testament says to tithe ten percent...but who really does that anyways? Join me in this episode as James Pollard and I really open up a Biblical view on money. We talk about various ways that God intends for money to be used, and how important it is to discern your particular calling. Most of all, we talk about how to surrender control to God. You can learn more about James at his website: https://www.theadvisorcoach.com/  

If you're like most men, God's plan for "your" money may not be something you want to think about. It often feels like money is tight; we don't have enough to give away to everyone who claims they need it! Yeah, the Old Testament says to tithe ten percent...but who really does that anyways? Join me in this episode as James Pollard and I really open up a Biblical view on money. We talk about various ways that God intends for money to be used, and how important it is to discern your particular calling. Most of all, we talk about how to surrender control to God. You can learn more about James at his website: https://www.theadvisorcoach.com/  

fullMoney and Obedience with James Pollardedf1bea6-c25d-4f30-bf35-132d70b9ac29Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDavid Moyes Reveals The Truth About Managing The Worlds Greatest TeamsAs he would tell you himself, the football is in David Moyes’s blood. Growing up in Glasgow he was surrounded by the game, from his dad coaching to his mum washing the kits, this devotion has continued to now. Making the jump from player to manager, David has seen every side and evolution of football, and not all of it was pretty. From the highs of being handpicked by the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson as the manager of Manchester United to the lows of his very public sacking, and his miraculous return as ‘The Moyesiah’. In this conversation David speaks about what it takes to become one of the world’s best known managers, the winning habits and values he instills in his teams and why he is constantly renewing himself for the game he loves. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As he would tell you himself, the football is in David Moyes’s blood. Growing up in Glasgow he was surrounded by the game, from his dad coaching to his mum washing the kits, this devotion has continued to now. Making the jump from player to manager, David has seen every side and evolution of football, and not all of it was pretty. From the highs of being handpicked by the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson as the manager of Manchester United to the lows of his very public sacking, and his miraculous return as ‘The Moyesiah’. In this conversation David speaks about what it takes to become one of the world’s best known managers, the winning habits and values he instills in his teams and why he is constantly renewing himself for the game he loves. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDavid Moyes Reveals The Truth About Managing The Worlds Greatest Teamsde2d35ae-7cee-4962-9979-448c1dd3a6e8Mon, 16 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +00005324https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2023)2cd26199-9567-4143-be3e-6544f06e96f4Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: Senses of Scripture Fr. Mike examines the two senses of Scripture: the literal sense and the spiritual sense. Together, we further unpack the meaning of the literal sense of Scripture and the three subdivisions of the spiritual sense: the allegorical, the moral, and the anagogical senses. Fr. Mike provides us with scriptural examples of each of the four senses for us to fully comprehend the richness of God’s word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 115-119. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike examines the two senses of Scripture: the literal sense and the spiritual sense. Together, we further unpack the meaning of the literal sense of Scripture and the three subdivisions of the spiritual sense: the allegorical, the moral, and the anagogical senses. Fr. Mike provides us with scriptural examples of each of the four senses for us to fully comprehend the richness of God’s word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 115-119. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 16: Senses of Scriptureaae03d7a-fe9a-4606-9c9e-fb63c65e8b4dMon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: Senses of Scripture Fr. Mike examines the two senses of Scripture: the literal sense and the spiritual sense. Together, we further unpack the meaning of the literal sense of Scripture and the three subdivisions of the spiritual sense: the allegorical, the moral, and the anagogical senses. Fr. Mike provides us with scriptural examples of each of the four senses for us to fully comprehend the richness of God’s word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 115-119. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike examines the two senses of Scripture: the literal sense and the spiritual sense. Together, we further unpack the meaning of the literal sense of Scripture and the three subdivisions of the spiritual sense: the allegorical, the moral, and the anagogical senses. Fr. Mike provides us with scriptural examples of each of the four senses for us to fully comprehend the richness of God’s word. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 115-119. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 16: Senses of Scripture1e54c724-fc6d-4bc6-b266-64e7b006c49dMon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2023)d1366513-df01-45cf-88f2-43b212359d85Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2023)ed85a235-415c-4bd9-9426-edc86ee37c7eMon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2023)b3662aa3-5cc7-477e-bdd6-c60d59a8f822Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Picture Puzzle"I'll help with that," Everett said when his sisters got out a puzzle. "That's a cool picture." He pointed to the cover, which showed three sailboats out at sea."There sure are a lot of different shapes and colors in this puzzle," Grace observed as she tipped the box over and the pieces tumbled onto the table. She picked up a piece. "I like the ones with the pretty, sunshiny yellow color."Natasha nodded. "I like the blues and greens too. I want to work with them. But not the other pieces--they're not as bright and colorful.""But if all the pieces were blue and green and yellow, we couldn't make a picture like the one on the box," Everett reminded her. "All the puzzle pieces are important.""Just like people," Mom said from where she was working on her laptop nearby. The kids looked at her curiously, and Mom smiled. "Puzzle pieces come in different shapes and colors, but we need them all to put the whole picture together," said Mom. "People are different too. God created us to have different sizes, shapes, and colors, and He also gave us different personalities and abilities. But if we know Jesus, we're all part of His family. We look different and have different abilities, but we're all needed.""Even kids are needed, right?" asked Grace."Of course!" said Mom. "Right now, you need to be a student in school." "Yeah, because everyone can't be the same thing!" said Everett. "Imagine if everybody was a teacher--who would there be to teach?"Natasha laughed. "Or if everybody was a preacher, who would there be to listen?""And who would grow the food for us to eat?" asked Everett."Food! Of course you'd think about that!" teased Grace."God made us all to be different so that together we can create a picture of what He's like and show the world His love," Mom said. "No matter what He has for you to do now or when you're older, you are needed!" -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"I'll help with that," Everett said when his sisters got out a puzzle. "That's a cool picture." He pointed to the cover, which showed three sailboats out at sea."There sure are a lot of different shapes and colors in this puzzle," Grace observed as she tipped the box over and the pieces tumbled onto the table. She picked up a piece. "I like the ones with the pretty, sunshiny yellow color."Natasha nodded. "I like the blues and greens too. I want to work with them. But not the other pieces--they're not as bright and colorful.""But if all the pieces were blue and green and yellow, we couldn't make a picture like the one on the box," Everett reminded her. "All the puzzle pieces are important.""Just like people," Mom said from where she was working on her laptop nearby. The kids looked at her curiously, and Mom smiled. "Puzzle pieces come in different shapes and colors, but we need them all to put the whole picture together," said Mom. "People are different too. God created us to have different sizes, shapes, and colors, and He also gave us different personalities and abilities. But if we know Jesus, we're all part of His family. We look different and have different abilities, but we're all needed.""Even kids are needed, right?" asked Grace."Of course!" said Mom. "Right now, you need to be a student in school." "Yeah, because everyone can't be the same thing!" said Everett. "Imagine if everybody was a teacher--who would there be to teach?"Natasha laughed. "Or if everybody was a preacher, who would there be to listen?""And who would grow the food for us to eat?" asked Everett."Food! Of course you'd think about that!" teased Grace."God made us all to be different so that together we can create a picture of what He's like and show the world His love," Mom said. "No matter what He has for you to do now or when you're older, you are needed!" -Tanya Ferdinandusz

The Picture Puzzle3d2b77fb-80c0-4080-93c0-e9a8fc2d87f7Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2023)02e9befd-f338-4b5e-83cd-e6428a3f8fb4Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Interpreting Scripture How do Catholics interpret Scripture? Fr. Mike breaks down the three basic principles for interpreting Scripture: attentiveness to the content and unity of the whole Bible, reading Scripture within the living Tradition of the Church, and attentiveness to the analogy of Faith. These criteria allow the Church to interpret Scripture accurately and prevents us from taking Scripture out of context. Today’s readings are CCC 109-114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

How do Catholics interpret Scripture? Fr. Mike breaks down the three basic principles for interpreting Scripture: attentiveness to the content and unity of the whole Bible, reading Scripture within the living Tradition of the Church, and attentiveness to the analogy of Faith. These criteria allow the Church to interpret Scripture accurately and prevents us from taking Scripture out of context. Today’s readings are CCC 109-114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 15: Interpreting Scripture7c963043-0d78-4909-b65e-0fd1bd382656Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Interpreting Scripture How do Catholics interpret Scripture? Fr. Mike breaks down the three basic principles for interpreting Scripture: attentiveness to the content and unity of the whole Bible, reading Scripture within the living Tradition of the Church, and attentiveness to the analogy of Faith. These criteria allow the Church to interpret Scripture accurately and prevents us from taking Scripture out of context. Today’s readings are CCC 109-114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

How do Catholics interpret Scripture? Fr. Mike breaks down the three basic principles for interpreting Scripture: attentiveness to the content and unity of the whole Bible, reading Scripture within the living Tradition of the Church, and attentiveness to the analogy of Faith. These criteria allow the Church to interpret Scripture accurately and prevents us from taking Scripture out of context. Today’s readings are CCC 109-114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 15: Interpreting Scripturecfe39a77-f8a3-467e-9b13-487b75d9faeeSun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2023)b7e5748d-321f-4adc-a919-6a00221a20cdSun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2023)3f106c41-63ac-4479-bbdb-187202fa485eSun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2023) Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2023)7e90f2fa-35c5-4063-91b1-c3f9d7319d9bSun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTo Grandma with LoveGrandma will like this, Kade thought as he worked on a picture. She'll probably take it home and put it up somewhere. He finished drawing a house, then worked on trees and clouds. Kade enjoyed art, and his teacher had told him he had a talent for it. "There!" he said, looking over the finished picture.Nearby, Kade's five-year-old sister Chloe worked on a picture of her own. "Mine's done too," she said, holding it up.Kade scoffed at it. "What's Grandma going to do with that? Just looks like scribbling to me!" Chloe scowled at him and left the room.When Grandma arrived, Kade gave her his drawing. "My, this is good work, Kade!" Grandma exclaimed. Then she turned to Chloe, who was shyly holding out her picture. Grandma took it and exclaimed over it too. "These are both going on my refrigerator," she said. Kade scowled.When Kade and Grandma were alone a little later, she asked him about it. "Don't you want me to put your picture up?" she asked."Sure, but you made it sound like Chloe's was as good as mine," Kade replied. "It's not half as good! Hers is just scribbling. Why would you like it?""I could see the love that went into it," Grandma explained. "I saw that Chloe had worked just as hard to please me as you had. Maybe it wasn't done with a practiced hand as yours was, but the love was there. She did what she could."Kade nodded slowly. "I guess that means you'd love me just as much if I weren't good at drawing.""You're absolutely right about that!" said Grandma. "I love you because you're my grandson, not because of what you can do. And you know what? That's the way God loves us too. We don't need to do anything for Him to love us. He already loves us so much He sent Jesus to save us so we could be His children! And He's always delighted by our gifts. We may see some actions or deeds as being small or unimportant, but they're important to God because He notices the love that's put into them. Giving a helping hand, a friendly smile, or an encouraging word is just as important to God as anything else we could do to serve Him." -Carolyn E. Yost

Grandma will like this, Kade thought as he worked on a picture. She'll probably take it home and put it up somewhere. He finished drawing a house, then worked on trees and clouds. Kade enjoyed art, and his teacher had told him he had a talent for it. "There!" he said, looking over the finished picture.Nearby, Kade's five-year-old sister Chloe worked on a picture of her own. "Mine's done too," she said, holding it up.Kade scoffed at it. "What's Grandma going to do with that? Just looks like scribbling to me!" Chloe scowled at him and left the room.When Grandma arrived, Kade gave her his drawing. "My, this is good work, Kade!" Grandma exclaimed. Then she turned to Chloe, who was shyly holding out her picture. Grandma took it and exclaimed over it too. "These are both going on my refrigerator," she said. Kade scowled.When Kade and Grandma were alone a little later, she asked him about it. "Don't you want me to put your picture up?" she asked."Sure, but you made it sound like Chloe's was as good as mine," Kade replied. "It's not half as good! Hers is just scribbling. Why would you like it?""I could see the love that went into it," Grandma explained. "I saw that Chloe had worked just as hard to please me as you had. Maybe it wasn't done with a practiced hand as yours was, but the love was there. She did what she could."Kade nodded slowly. "I guess that means you'd love me just as much if I weren't good at drawing.""You're absolutely right about that!" said Grandma. "I love you because you're my grandson, not because of what you can do. And you know what? That's the way God loves us too. We don't need to do anything for Him to love us. He already loves us so much He sent Jesus to save us so we could be His children! And He's always delighted by our gifts. We may see some actions or deeds as being small or unimportant, but they're important to God because He notices the love that's put into them. Giving a helping hand, a friendly smile, or an encouraging word is just as important to God as anything else we could do to serve Him." -Carolyn E. Yost

To Grandma with Lovef31b90c2-9b3d-4966-b887-476165e1ddffSun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1/15/23 Homeless: Homeless But Holy Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. What is the difference between a "good person" and a "saint"? "A good society is one that makes it easy to be good." But what if you don't live in a good society? Is "being good" the only goal? Is it possible to be more than good...to be holy...even when you are living in exile? Mass Readings from January 15, 2023: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. What is the difference between a "good person" and a "saint"? "A good society is one that makes it easy to be good." But what if you don't live in a good society? Is "being good" the only goal? Is it possible to be more than good...to be holy...even when you are living in exile? Mass Readings from January 15, 2023: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34

full1/15/23 Homeless: Homeless But Holy3de2b08e-43f8-4b9e-b566-806bf67b22edSat, 14 Jan 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1/15/23 Homeless: Homeless But Holy Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. What is the difference between a "good person" and a "saint"? "A good society is one that makes it easy to be good." But what if you don't live in a good society? Is "being good" the only goal? Is it possible to be more than good...to be holy...even when you are living in exile? Mass Readings from January 15, 2023: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. What is the difference between a "good person" and a "saint"? "A good society is one that makes it easy to be good." But what if you don't live in a good society? Is "being good" the only goal? Is it possible to be more than good...to be holy...even when you are living in exile? Mass Readings from January 15, 2023: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34

full1/15/23 Homeless: Homeless But Holya1dbe362-73a8-4086-9f7d-bc889c48089eSat, 14 Jan 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1/15/23 Homeless: Homeless But Holy Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. What is the difference between a "good person" and a "saint"? "A good society is one that makes it easy to be good." But what if you don't live in a good society? Is "being good" the only goal? Is it possible to be more than good...to be holy...even when you are living in exile? Mass Readings from January 15, 2023: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. What is the difference between a "good person" and a "saint"? "A good society is one that makes it easy to be good." But what if you don't live in a good society? Is "being good" the only goal? Is it possible to be more than good...to be holy...even when you are living in exile? Mass Readings from January 15, 2023: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34

full1/15/23 Homeless: Homeless But Holy638c8bf7-0179-46fe-bc0f-27c6e4a61568Sat, 14 Jan 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2023) Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2023)8aa290de-523e-4a7c-8a68-e8c2d5ab0be8Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: The Eternal Word of God Fr. Mike reflects on the sacredness of Scripture and why the Church venerates Scripture with great reverence. He helps us understand the mystery behind the powerful reality that God speaks to us through human authors. Most importantly, Fr. Mike reminds us that the eternal Word of God is both living and true. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 101-108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike reflects on the sacredness of Scripture and why the Church venerates Scripture with great reverence. He helps us understand the mystery behind the powerful reality that God speaks to us through human authors. Most importantly, Fr. Mike reminds us that the eternal Word of God is both living and true. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 101-108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 14: The Eternal Word of God9911edd9-d54c-423e-bf56-82025d94fb5bSat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: The Eternal Word of God Fr. Mike reflects on the sacredness of Scripture and why the Church venerates Scripture with great reverence. He helps us understand the mystery behind the powerful reality that God speaks to us through human authors. Most importantly, Fr. Mike reminds us that the eternal Word of God is both living and true. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 101-108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike reflects on the sacredness of Scripture and why the Church venerates Scripture with great reverence. He helps us understand the mystery behind the powerful reality that God speaks to us through human authors. Most importantly, Fr. Mike reminds us that the eternal Word of God is both living and true. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 101-108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 14: The Eternal Word of God4da8168a-926c-404d-9d5b-33d60a782625Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2023) Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2023)fdb7db7b-48b6-4db9-af25-f572185c3179Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2023) Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2023)15dd1707-48c9-41e7-bbf4-e60be5e91768Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2023) Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2023)a77ee8f5-eccc-4fd9-a8ca-598e740427f2Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat to WearWillow waved goodbye to Sydney's family, then ran into the house. "Hi, honey," Mom said. "Did you enjoy Sydney's church today?""Yeah, but I kind of felt out of place," Willow said. "I was too dressed up. Nobody dresses up at Sydney's church. She says it makes visitors feel uncomfortable." Willow shook her head. "I don't get it. You and Dad want me to dress up to show respect for God when we go to church to worship Him. But I get what Sydney said too. Who's right?""That's not an easy question," replied Mom. "The Bible doesn't tell us exactly what to wear to church, but it does give us some guidelines."Willow thought for a moment. "Somewhere it says to dress modestly.""Yes," said Mom. "That means church shouldn't be a fashion show to attract attention to ourselves or to our clothes. We should try not to offend others who may have different opinions about what's appropriate to wear.""Some people were offended when Ryan wore a T-shirt," said Willow."Well, it was what was on the T-shirt that was the problem. The picture and words on his shirt indicated a disrespectful attitude," Mom explained. "But do you know Mr. Hales? He often brings visitors from the homeless shelter. He dresses casually, so they won't feel out of place. Nobody's offended by that.""No, I guess not," said Willow. "There will always be differences in clothing preferences," Mom said. "But the important thing is to honor God in the way we dress. He looks at our hearts, not just our outward appearance, and He wants us to consider others when we choose what to wear. Our clothes should convey the love He has put in our hearts because we trust in Jesus."Willow sighed. "So what is the right way to dress?""As long as you follow the standards given in the Bible of love, respect, and modesty, I don't think there is a right or wrong way," Mom replied."So can I wear jeans to church next week?" asked Willow eagerly.Mom thought about it. "All right," she said. "But only if you invite Sydney to come to church with us. We wouldn't want her to feel out of place, now, would we?"-Heather Tekavec

Willow waved goodbye to Sydney's family, then ran into the house. "Hi, honey," Mom said. "Did you enjoy Sydney's church today?""Yeah, but I kind of felt out of place," Willow said. "I was too dressed up. Nobody dresses up at Sydney's church. She says it makes visitors feel uncomfortable." Willow shook her head. "I don't get it. You and Dad want me to dress up to show respect for God when we go to church to worship Him. But I get what Sydney said too. Who's right?""That's not an easy question," replied Mom. "The Bible doesn't tell us exactly what to wear to church, but it does give us some guidelines."Willow thought for a moment. "Somewhere it says to dress modestly.""Yes," said Mom. "That means church shouldn't be a fashion show to attract attention to ourselves or to our clothes. We should try not to offend others who may have different opinions about what's appropriate to wear.""Some people were offended when Ryan wore a T-shirt," said Willow."Well, it was what was on the T-shirt that was the problem. The picture and words on his shirt indicated a disrespectful attitude," Mom explained. "But do you know Mr. Hales? He often brings visitors from the homeless shelter. He dresses casually, so they won't feel out of place. Nobody's offended by that.""No, I guess not," said Willow. "There will always be differences in clothing preferences," Mom said. "But the important thing is to honor God in the way we dress. He looks at our hearts, not just our outward appearance, and He wants us to consider others when we choose what to wear. Our clothes should convey the love He has put in our hearts because we trust in Jesus."Willow sighed. "So what is the right way to dress?""As long as you follow the standards given in the Bible of love, respect, and modesty, I don't think there is a right or wrong way," Mom replied."So can I wear jeans to church next week?" asked Willow eagerly.Mom thought about it. "All right," she said. "But only if you invite Sydney to come to church with us. We wouldn't want her to feel out of place, now, would we?"-Heather Tekavec

What to Wear6931135f-6dce-439b-96f2-2086b75cc7e5Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroducing: "The Exorcist Files"For years the Catholic Church has relied on Father Carlos Martins for some of the most disturbing incidents of demonic possession. These are his case files.

For years the Catholic Church has relied on Father Carlos Martins for some of the most disturbing incidents of demonic possession. These are his case files.

trailerIntroducing: "The Exorcist Files"a9277c10-5b8d-46c7-80e4-1146af3e741bFri, 13 Jan 2023 17:29:09 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 92 - How To Find Out EXACTLY What You Want To Do In Life: Mark MansonWhat do you want to do with your life? Does your answer change if you remove the idea of getting status, respect and admiration from it? In this moment Mark Manson explains how to find out what you ACTUALLY want from life. Mark discusses how you need to ask yourself honestly why you want what you want, instead of what everyone else says you should value. Because chasing this inauthentic idea of success with only leads you to dead ends and dark places. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/mVt7Zig7hob Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmanson/?hl=en https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you want to do with your life? Does your answer change if you remove the idea of getting status, respect and admiration from it? In this moment Mark Manson explains how to find out what you ACTUALLY want from life. Mark discusses how you need to ask yourself honestly why you want what you want, instead of what everyone else says you should value. Because chasing this inauthentic idea of success with only leads you to dead ends and dark places. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/mVt7Zig7hob Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmanson/?hl=en https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 92 - How To Find Out EXACTLY What You Want To Do In Life: Mark Manson9e947bc9-0db9-4f66-bd73-f539276b5e9cFri, 13 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000652https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2023)75156777-e990-4a69-a3b5-a2a6713f3e71Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: A Single Deposit of Faith In today’s “In Brief&#39;&#39; section, Fr. Mike reviews the relationship between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, emphasizing that both make up the single deposit of Faith. He also explains how the Magisterium is able to interpret authentically and authoritatively the Word of God. Lastly, he reminds us that the way the Church prays and lives, reveals who the Church is. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 96-100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In today’s “In Brief&#39;&#39; section, Fr. Mike reviews the relationship between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, emphasizing that both make up the single deposit of Faith. He also explains how the Magisterium is able to interpret authentically and authoritatively the Word of God. Lastly, he reminds us that the way the Church prays and lives, reveals who the Church is. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 96-100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 13: A Single Deposit of Faith441bd037-74e4-4a3a-8fc6-b1f13c07f15bFri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: A Single Deposit of Faith In today’s “In Brief&#39;&#39; section, Fr. Mike reviews the relationship between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, emphasizing that both make up the single deposit of Faith. He also explains how the Magisterium is able to interpret authentically and authoritatively the Word of God. Lastly, he reminds us that the way the Church prays and lives, reveals who the Church is. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 96-100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In today’s “In Brief&#39;&#39; section, Fr. Mike reviews the relationship between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, emphasizing that both make up the single deposit of Faith. He also explains how the Magisterium is able to interpret authentically and authoritatively the Word of God. Lastly, he reminds us that the way the Church prays and lives, reveals who the Church is. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 96-100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 13: A Single Deposit of Faithf9295696-a6a8-4fe0-843f-ec18ac5bb272Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2023)ddddf3aa-0d98-4b01-9d50-35e4985c3e21Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2023)76883a48-9370-4aec-aed0-deaeb3d689f1Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2023) Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2023)a660e7ad-ec57-4e4e-b0e4-61e32668ab24Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGold, Diamonds, and PearlsJasmine and Kayla rummaged through a large jewelry box as they helped their grandmother sort things in preparation for a garage sale. "Look at this pretty necklace!" Jasmine exclaimed. "Is it real gold, Grandma?"Grandma rubbed her thumb gently over the shiny metal. Then she peered at her thumb. "No, honey," Grandma said. "This is just cheap jewelry.""How do you know?" asked Kayla. "It looks like gold."Grandma held out her hand. "See the black that rubbed off on my thumb? Real gold wouldn't tarnish like this.""Is this a diamond ring?" Kayla asked.Grandma took the ring and inspected it. "Well, I'm not really sure about this one. It's probably only cut glass, but I guess it could be a diamond.""Then you should keep it," said Jasmine."Yeah," said Kayla. "You can't sell it at a garage sale if it might be a real diamond.""We'll visit the jewelry store and have some of these checked," said Grandma. "Then we'll know for sure what's good and what isn't--what we should keep and what we should sell."Later that day, they made the trip to the jeweler. The girls and Grandma were delighted to learn that several of the pieces were actually fairly valuable--including the ring, which was a small diamond."I'm so glad you had these checked," said Kayla. "Otherwise we might have thrown out the good stuff and kept the fake.""Sometimes telling the good from an imitation is difficult," Grandma said. "That's true in other areas of life too. For example, things that are wrong can look and sound pretty good. That's why the Bible tells us to test everything and hold on to what's good, but to stay away from what is evil. Since Jesus has freed us from sin, evil goes against who we are and has no place in our lives, so we need to trust Him to help us use the truth of His Word to guard ourselves against Satan's lies." Grandma took two pearl necklaces from her jewelry box. "I want you girls to have these as your 'pearls of wisdom.' Let them remind you to test the key areas of your life--what you do and what you believe--using the wisdom of God's Word. Hold on to the good and toss out the evil imitations." -Brenda Decker

Jasmine and Kayla rummaged through a large jewelry box as they helped their grandmother sort things in preparation for a garage sale. "Look at this pretty necklace!" Jasmine exclaimed. "Is it real gold, Grandma?"Grandma rubbed her thumb gently over the shiny metal. Then she peered at her thumb. "No, honey," Grandma said. "This is just cheap jewelry.""How do you know?" asked Kayla. "It looks like gold."Grandma held out her hand. "See the black that rubbed off on my thumb? Real gold wouldn't tarnish like this.""Is this a diamond ring?" Kayla asked.Grandma took the ring and inspected it. "Well, I'm not really sure about this one. It's probably only cut glass, but I guess it could be a diamond.""Then you should keep it," said Jasmine."Yeah," said Kayla. "You can't sell it at a garage sale if it might be a real diamond.""We'll visit the jewelry store and have some of these checked," said Grandma. "Then we'll know for sure what's good and what isn't--what we should keep and what we should sell."Later that day, they made the trip to the jeweler. The girls and Grandma were delighted to learn that several of the pieces were actually fairly valuable--including the ring, which was a small diamond."I'm so glad you had these checked," said Kayla. "Otherwise we might have thrown out the good stuff and kept the fake.""Sometimes telling the good from an imitation is difficult," Grandma said. "That's true in other areas of life too. For example, things that are wrong can look and sound pretty good. That's why the Bible tells us to test everything and hold on to what's good, but to stay away from what is evil. Since Jesus has freed us from sin, evil goes against who we are and has no place in our lives, so we need to trust Him to help us use the truth of His Word to guard ourselves against Satan's lies." Grandma took two pearl necklaces from her jewelry box. "I want you girls to have these as your 'pearls of wisdom.' Let them remind you to test the key areas of your life--what you do and what you believe--using the wisdom of God's Word. Hold on to the good and toss out the evil imitations." -Brenda Decker

Gold, Diamonds, and Pearls4d74c70e-e2ad-4352-a9a5-d1203785db84Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Stories We Tell Our Children Have Consequences Stories matter. We tell them to help us understand the world around us. But what if the stories we tell don&#39;t mirror our Catholic morals? What if the lessons that they teach don&#39;t agree with our values? Should we keep telling those stories? Today Fr. Mike wrecks your childhood version of the Little Mermaid and spoils the ending of the real story. Spoiler: It doesn&#39;t have a happy ending. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Stories matter. We tell them to help us understand the world around us. But what if the stories we tell don&#39;t mirror our Catholic morals? What if the lessons that they teach don&#39;t agree with our values? Should we keep telling those stories? Today Fr. Mike wrecks your childhood version of the Little Mermaid and spoils the ending of the real story. Spoiler: It doesn&#39;t have a happy ending. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Stories We Tell Our Children Have Consequencesd0388d89-2b08-429e-b496-312425735ab6Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Stories We Tell Our Children Have Consequences Stories matter. We tell them to help us understand the world around us. But what if the stories we tell don&#39;t mirror our Catholic morals? What if the lessons that they teach don&#39;t agree with our values? Should we keep telling those stories? Today Fr. Mike wrecks your childhood version of the Little Mermaid and spoils the ending of the real story. Spoiler: It doesn&#39;t have a happy ending. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Stories matter. We tell them to help us understand the world around us. But what if the stories we tell don&#39;t mirror our Catholic morals? What if the lessons that they teach don&#39;t agree with our values? Should we keep telling those stories? Today Fr. Mike wrecks your childhood version of the Little Mermaid and spoils the ending of the real story. Spoiler: It doesn&#39;t have a happy ending. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Stories We Tell Our Children Have Consequences44bf67ca-bd7a-4dca-94c7-7bfec01ed90bThu, 12 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMalachi 4 – Judgement and ElijahMalachi 4

Malachi 4

fullMalachi 4 – Judgement and Elijahef3ba39c-8d1e-479e-a2d3-8245f647cf8bThu, 12 Jan 2023 13:30:00 +0000366https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Real Story Why Planned Parenthood Left MissouriWe are joined today by Brett Attebery, President of Heroic Media, to discuss how Thrive Women's Health worked to strategically end abortions in St. Louis. Brett is the author of a new book, Your Pro-Life Bottom Line, and a convert to the Faith. He tells the dramatic story of how he entered the Church and how he was healed from a previous abortion. We finish with what all of us can be doing to achieve similar victories for the Pro-Life movement. Heroic Media - https://heroicmedia.org Learn More About Brett - https://brettattebery.com "Your Pro-Life Bottom Line" - https://www.amazon.com/Your-Pro-Life-Bottom-Brett-Attebery/dp/1667825267 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined today by Brett Attebery, President of Heroic Media, to discuss how Thrive Women's Health worked to strategically end abortions in St. Louis. Brett is the author of a new book, Your Pro-Life Bottom Line, and a convert to the Faith. He tells the dramatic story of how he entered the Church and how he was healed from a previous abortion. We finish with what all of us can be doing to achieve similar victories for the Pro-Life movement. Heroic Media - https://heroicmedia.org Learn More About Brett - https://brettattebery.com "Your Pro-Life Bottom Line" - https://www.amazon.com/Your-Pro-Life-Bottom-Brett-Attebery/dp/1667825267 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Real Story Why Planned Parenthood Left Missourif825c9af-8430-4b3d-800b-019f8bbdb80cThu, 12 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +00005581https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDerren Brown: UNLOCK The Secret Power Of Your Mind! Predicting the lottery, playing Russian roulette on live TV and tricking people into robbing a security van in broad daylight. These are just a few of the stunts that Derren Brown has performed in over 20 years of pushing the boundaries of the believable. But while he may be best known for controlling minds, one he couldn’t control was his own. From battling with issues of self esteem, faith and coming to terms with his sexuality, Derren’s path to success has been one that is both internal and in the limelight. In this intimate conversation with Britain’s alternative national treasure, Derren breaks the magician’s code and reveals his secrets, as well as the psychological tricks we play on ourselves and hold us back from our true potential. Derren: Instagram -http://bit.ly/3vTBsyf Twitter - http://bit.ly/3IP6crw Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Predicting the lottery, playing Russian roulette on live TV and tricking people into robbing a security van in broad daylight. These are just a few of the stunts that Derren Brown has performed in over 20 years of pushing the boundaries of the believable. But while he may be best known for controlling minds, one he couldn’t control was his own. From battling with issues of self esteem, faith and coming to terms with his sexuality, Derren’s path to success has been one that is both internal and in the limelight. In this intimate conversation with Britain’s alternative national treasure, Derren breaks the magician’s code and reveals his secrets, as well as the psychological tricks we play on ourselves and hold us back from our true potential. Derren: Instagram -http://bit.ly/3vTBsyf Twitter - http://bit.ly/3IP6crw Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDerren Brown: UNLOCK The Secret Power Of Your Mind! 53f7168d-c153-44b6-9f37-d3dc5ac4e9afThu, 12 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +00005758https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2023) Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2023)a2fb3e64-fed4-4f2b-b5b5-a056ebd8b0a5Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Receiving Dogmas How do we come to accept the binding truths of the Faith? Fr. Mike explains how the dogmas of the Faith are boundaries designed to help us know God and ourselves accurately. He invites us to see these boundaries as lights along our path that enable us to love God and fully do his will. If we can understand that these dogmas are guided by love, we can come to receive them as gifts for the salvation of our souls. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 88-95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

How do we come to accept the binding truths of the Faith? Fr. Mike explains how the dogmas of the Faith are boundaries designed to help us know God and ourselves accurately. He invites us to see these boundaries as lights along our path that enable us to love God and fully do his will. If we can understand that these dogmas are guided by love, we can come to receive them as gifts for the salvation of our souls. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 88-95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 12: Receiving Dogmase9695490-02e3-4ecd-970f-c8e6dcd59028Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Receiving Dogmas How do we come to accept the binding truths of the Faith? Fr. Mike explains how the dogmas of the Faith are boundaries designed to help us know God and ourselves accurately. He invites us to see these boundaries as lights along our path that enable us to love God and fully do his will. If we can understand that these dogmas are guided by love, we can come to receive them as gifts for the salvation of our souls. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 88-95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

How do we come to accept the binding truths of the Faith? Fr. Mike explains how the dogmas of the Faith are boundaries designed to help us know God and ourselves accurately. He invites us to see these boundaries as lights along our path that enable us to love God and fully do his will. If we can understand that these dogmas are guided by love, we can come to receive them as gifts for the salvation of our souls. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 88-95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 12: Receiving Dogmas7235be04-6def-4e77-8e10-60a799a2b1eaThu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2023) Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2023)3ac665b1-a22a-4422-9538-f29971d5c4e6Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2023) Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2023)8d612203-1b33-4d22-aae6-73524fabb7e7Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2023) Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2023)ddaaa4d1-0db0-415b-89c1-9af322995d27Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSnowflakesDaniel stared out the window as fluffy white snowflakes gracefully floated down from the sky. I'm glad school was canceled, he thought. It's gym day, and I stink at basketball. Daniel heaved a big sigh. I stink at everything.Mom walked over with her mug of coffee. "Why so gloomy?" she asked. Daniel shrugged. "I just wish I were special." "You are special," said Mom.Daniel shook his head. "If I were special, I'd be good at something, like all my friends are. Aiden's an awesome basketball player, and Cam's a great trumpet player, but I'm not good at anything."Mom put a hand on Daniel's shoulder. "Daniel, you are special no matter what you can or can't do. You're special because God created you and loves you so much He sent Jesus to die for you so you could live with Him forever! Never forget that. Secondly, you're good at lots of things. For example, you're a hard worker and a super big brother. You have other talents too--you just don't know about them yet. God does, though." Daniel sighed and stared out the window. "If I have other talents, I wish God would at least let me know what they are." They both watched as the snow began to fall harder."How many snowflakes do you think are out there right now?" asked Mom."I don't know--millions!" said Daniel."They all look the same from here, but did you know that no two snowflakes are alike?" asked Mom."No way--that's a whole lot of snowflake designs!"Mom laughed. "Sure is. But God designed each one to be unique--just like He did with people. God created you with the abilities He wants you to have. Those special talents are there, even if you can't see them now--just like we can't see the exquisite detail of each snowflake from here. We don't have the vision God does, so we need to trust Him to reveal our unique talents when the time is right and help us develop them."Daniel smiled. "So I guess I should stop comparing myself to all the other snowflakes out there, huh?"Mom nodded. "I think that would be a good idea."Daniel headed toward the coat closet. "There is one thing I know I'm good at--building snowmen!" -Shirley Dechaine

Daniel stared out the window as fluffy white snowflakes gracefully floated down from the sky. I'm glad school was canceled, he thought. It's gym day, and I stink at basketball. Daniel heaved a big sigh. I stink at everything.Mom walked over with her mug of coffee. "Why so gloomy?" she asked. Daniel shrugged. "I just wish I were special." "You are special," said Mom.Daniel shook his head. "If I were special, I'd be good at something, like all my friends are. Aiden's an awesome basketball player, and Cam's a great trumpet player, but I'm not good at anything."Mom put a hand on Daniel's shoulder. "Daniel, you are special no matter what you can or can't do. You're special because God created you and loves you so much He sent Jesus to die for you so you could live with Him forever! Never forget that. Secondly, you're good at lots of things. For example, you're a hard worker and a super big brother. You have other talents too--you just don't know about them yet. God does, though." Daniel sighed and stared out the window. "If I have other talents, I wish God would at least let me know what they are." They both watched as the snow began to fall harder."How many snowflakes do you think are out there right now?" asked Mom."I don't know--millions!" said Daniel."They all look the same from here, but did you know that no two snowflakes are alike?" asked Mom."No way--that's a whole lot of snowflake designs!"Mom laughed. "Sure is. But God designed each one to be unique--just like He did with people. God created you with the abilities He wants you to have. Those special talents are there, even if you can't see them now--just like we can't see the exquisite detail of each snowflake from here. We don't have the vision God does, so we need to trust Him to reveal our unique talents when the time is right and help us develop them."Daniel smiled. "So I guess I should stop comparing myself to all the other snowflakes out there, huh?"Mom nodded. "I think that would be a good idea."Daniel headed toward the coat closet. "There is one thing I know I'm good at--building snowmen!" -Shirley Dechaine

Snowflakes91ee8092-c9ed-4fef-94c4-c2b7c5156d1bThu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#272A: Part 1: The Gift of the Holy Spirit&nbsp;Acts 1:12-14, 2:1-19, 32-33, 38-39, &amp; John 14: 25 We start our episode hearing Jesus tell his disciples that the Father will send them the Helper, the Holy Spirit. But when will He send Him? Today's episode addresses this. &nbsp;We fast forward to after Jesus has risen and returned to heaven. The kids will get a brief order of events to help them understand when the episode takes place. We hear the Holy Spirit arrive...howling wind, flames of fire, everyone miraculously speaking different languages... incredible !!!!! Peter addresses the crowd who is chuckling at this wild site. Peter explains what is happening and reminds them that the Holy Spirit is a gift from God. &nbsp;There is so much to say about the Holy Spirit. Today we will cover when He arrived and how He helps us. Next week we will discuss another aspect of the Holy Spirit so tune in. Your children may have many questions........mine asked me 10 questions about Heaven yesterday ! &nbsp;Don't shy away from them. Be honest. If you don't know, tell them you will look it up and see what your Bible says or other online, Biblically sound resources have to say. I've also found it helpful to ask them what they think. It gives you a gauge on what they already know and sometimes clarifies what they're actually asking. There will also be times we don't have an answer..God is God, we are not, so we don't know it all but, we can remind our kids that we can trust what He says &amp; pray for help to understand his Word.&nbsp; To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

&nbsp;Acts 1:12-14, 2:1-19, 32-33, 38-39, &amp; John 14: 25 We start our episode hearing Jesus tell his disciples that the Father will send them the Helper, the Holy Spirit. But when will He send Him? Today's episode addresses this. &nbsp;We fast forward to after Jesus has risen and returned to heaven. The kids will get a brief order of events to help them understand when the episode takes place. We hear the Holy Spirit arrive...howling wind, flames of fire, everyone miraculously speaking different languages... incredible !!!!! Peter addresses the crowd who is chuckling at this wild site. Peter explains what is happening and reminds them that the Holy Spirit is a gift from God. &nbsp;There is so much to say about the Holy Spirit. Today we will cover when He arrived and how He helps us. Next week we will discuss another aspect of the Holy Spirit so tune in. Your children may have many questions........mine asked me 10 questions about Heaven yesterday ! &nbsp;Don't shy away from them. Be honest. If you don't know, tell them you will look it up and see what your Bible says or other online, Biblically sound resources have to say. I've also found it helpful to ask them what they think. It gives you a gauge on what they already know and sometimes clarifies what they're actually asking. There will also be times we don't have an answer..God is God, we are not, so we don't know it all but, we can remind our kids that we can trust what He says &amp; pray for help to understand his Word.&nbsp; To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#272A: Part 1: The Gift of the Holy Spiritfd6cafab-8309-467e-95e6-dde8df9cc587Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:00:26 +0000940https://216.73.216.191/allTags#467 Why Did John Write His Gospel? - Tim StaplesTim Staples shares the story of the dark figure early Church writers say motivated John to clarify the truth about Jesus Christ. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and it may not seem obvious, but many of the earliest Christian writings had to do with defending the faith; not just expressing the faith, but defending it. Today we talk about the Gospel of John with Tim Staples, senior apologist here at Catholic Answers, and author of all kinds of stuff you could find…

Tim Staples shares the story of the dark figure early Church writers say motivated John to clarify the truth about Jesus Christ. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and it may not seem obvious, but many of the earliest Christian writings had to do with defending the faith; not just expressing the faith, but defending it. Today we talk about the Gospel of John with Tim Staples, senior apologist here at Catholic Answers, and author of all kinds of stuff you could find…

#467 Why Did John Write His Gospel? - Tim Staplese4bd180f-eb02-4219-a381-f30f68d44b80Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2023) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2023)41c1c4bd-5048-411c-a765-e0589bc73e62Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: Sources of Divine Revelation Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teaching that divine revelation consists of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and emphasizes why both sources are of equal importance in the Faith. He also clarifies the difference between Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to receive with docility the teachings and directives of the Magisterium of the Church, trusting in the authority of the Pope and the bishops. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 80-87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teaching that divine revelation consists of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and emphasizes why both sources are of equal importance in the Faith. He also clarifies the difference between Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to receive with docility the teachings and directives of the Magisterium of the Church, trusting in the authority of the Pope and the bishops. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 80-87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 11: Sources of Divine Revelation 421b48a4-32b7-407d-890d-7b4be04d82feWed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: Sources of Divine Revelation Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teaching that divine revelation consists of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and emphasizes why both sources are of equal importance in the Faith. He also clarifies the difference between Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to receive with docility the teachings and directives of the Magisterium of the Church, trusting in the authority of the Pope and the bishops. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 80-87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teaching that divine revelation consists of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and emphasizes why both sources are of equal importance in the Faith. He also clarifies the difference between Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to receive with docility the teachings and directives of the Magisterium of the Church, trusting in the authority of the Pope and the bishops. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 80-87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 11: Sources of Divine Revelation c7c39d60-0ddd-4d8b-acfe-dafa8a7d80b0Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2023) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2023)ee488b47-9fe5-4e3a-838c-f9ed4793981bWed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2023) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2023)2ebeb2ad-3108-498d-ae36-a199e19484f9Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2023) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2023)da6c72b4-47f6-411c-a3e8-5e61e8b26e1cWed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne Rotten Egg"Yum! Are you making chocolate cake?" Elijah asked when he arrived home from school. Mom nodded as she beat the mixture in a big yellow bowl. "Yes, I am. How was school today?""Good," said Elijah. "Except for Jordan. He came to church yesterday, and Mr. Allen shared some Bible verses with us that say everybody has sinned and nobody deserves to go to heaven. Jordan told me today he doesn't believe that. He says he hardly ever does anything wrong.""Your teacher is right," said Mom, picking up another egg and breaking it on the edge of the bowl. "That's what the Bible says.""Ugh!" cried Elijah, holding his nose and coughing. "What's that smell?""Oh no!" exclaimed Mom. "That last egg is rotten! I'll have to dump this and start over." She paused. "Or maybe you could offer it to your friend Jordan," she said with a smirk. "Ew! Why would Jordan want that?""Well, you could tell him the flour and sugar and butter were just fine, and so were all the eggs--except just that one."Elijah frowned. "But now the whole thing smells!""That one rotten egg messed up my whole cake," said Mom. "That's kind of like what happens when people try to get to heaven by being good. But since Jordan told you he hardly ever does anything wrong, he must do wrong things once in a while, right?" Elijah nodded. "Well, the Bible says if we obey every one of God's laws except one, we're still guilty." She held up the bowl with the cake mixture. "One bad egg spoiled this, and one sin spoils our chance to enter heaven.""Yeah," said Elijah. "And even Jordan knows he's not perfect.""No matter how good we think we are, we've all done at least one rotten thing," said Mom. "We're guilty before God and can't earn our way to heaven by anything we do ourselves.""That's why Jesus had to die for us, right?" said Elijah. Mom nodded. "Jesus took the punishment for our sin. When we trust Him to save us, He gives us His goodness so that we can share eternal life with Him." She wrinkled her nose. "Now, I've got to get rid of this mess!" -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Yum! Are you making chocolate cake?" Elijah asked when he arrived home from school. Mom nodded as she beat the mixture in a big yellow bowl. "Yes, I am. How was school today?""Good," said Elijah. "Except for Jordan. He came to church yesterday, and Mr. Allen shared some Bible verses with us that say everybody has sinned and nobody deserves to go to heaven. Jordan told me today he doesn't believe that. He says he hardly ever does anything wrong.""Your teacher is right," said Mom, picking up another egg and breaking it on the edge of the bowl. "That's what the Bible says.""Ugh!" cried Elijah, holding his nose and coughing. "What's that smell?""Oh no!" exclaimed Mom. "That last egg is rotten! I'll have to dump this and start over." She paused. "Or maybe you could offer it to your friend Jordan," she said with a smirk. "Ew! Why would Jordan want that?""Well, you could tell him the flour and sugar and butter were just fine, and so were all the eggs--except just that one."Elijah frowned. "But now the whole thing smells!""That one rotten egg messed up my whole cake," said Mom. "That's kind of like what happens when people try to get to heaven by being good. But since Jordan told you he hardly ever does anything wrong, he must do wrong things once in a while, right?" Elijah nodded. "Well, the Bible says if we obey every one of God's laws except one, we're still guilty." She held up the bowl with the cake mixture. "One bad egg spoiled this, and one sin spoils our chance to enter heaven.""Yeah," said Elijah. "And even Jordan knows he's not perfect.""No matter how good we think we are, we've all done at least one rotten thing," said Mom. "We're guilty before God and can't earn our way to heaven by anything we do ourselves.""That's why Jesus had to die for us, right?" said Elijah. Mom nodded. "Jesus took the punishment for our sin. When we trust Him to save us, He gives us His goodness so that we can share eternal life with Him." She wrinkled her nose. "Now, I've got to get rid of this mess!" -Tanya Ferdinandusz

One Rotten Eggbd340fb9-d558-418a-b9da-960b1b4ce0e8Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2023) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2023)c2de2086-abf4-44d0-93a3-c6c299b3a857Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: The Apostolic Tradition The Gospel was handed on in two ways — orally and in writing. Both Scripture and Tradition are sources of Divine Revelation. Fr. Mike describes how the first apostles left bishops as their successors, passing down to them their teaching authority, and this apostolic succession is preserved until the end of time. The passing on of the Faith isn’t something reserved for bishops but something we are all called to participate in. Through the Holy Spirit, God’s Word is present and active in the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 74-79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Gospel was handed on in two ways — orally and in writing. Both Scripture and Tradition are sources of Divine Revelation. Fr. Mike describes how the first apostles left bishops as their successors, passing down to them their teaching authority, and this apostolic succession is preserved until the end of time. The passing on of the Faith isn’t something reserved for bishops but something we are all called to participate in. Through the Holy Spirit, God’s Word is present and active in the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 74-79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 10: The Apostolic Tradition112fb5cb-eb71-4bbe-8c75-58f51eb258d1Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: The Apostolic Tradition The Gospel was handed on in two ways — orally and in writing. Both Scripture and Tradition are sources of Divine Revelation. Fr. Mike describes how the first apostles left bishops as their successors, passing down to them their teaching authority, and this apostolic succession is preserved until the end of time. The passing on of the Faith isn’t something reserved for bishops but something we are all called to participate in. Through the Holy Spirit, God’s Word is present and active in the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 74-79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Gospel was handed on in two ways — orally and in writing. Both Scripture and Tradition are sources of Divine Revelation. Fr. Mike describes how the first apostles left bishops as their successors, passing down to them their teaching authority, and this apostolic succession is preserved until the end of time. The passing on of the Faith isn’t something reserved for bishops but something we are all called to participate in. Through the Holy Spirit, God’s Word is present and active in the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 74-79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 10: The Apostolic Tradition38ca55c0-20b1-402e-b124-4b0812718d9cTue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2023) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2023)828d7af1-4c37-4538-ad8c-a701147cdbfdTue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2023) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2023)744c097f-34be-4502-a5f4-6af86d99cff2Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2023) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2023)44ef7024-d6e8-43ae-9fe1-f028ef6444cfTue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnavailable (Part 2)Shay and her friends Kiara and Brinleigh squeezed their way through the crowded bleachers. "Did we miss anything?" Brinleigh asked."I don't think so," said Kiara. "No touchdowns on the scoreboard yet."Kiara and Brinleigh watched and cheered the high school team with the rest of the crowd, but Shay found it hard to concentrate on the game. She pulled out her phone and started scrolling.Suddenly, the crowd gasped in awe. Shay looked up to see if someone had made a touchdown, only to see people looking up at the sky. "What happened?" she asked her friends."You didn't see it?" said Kiara. "A meteor shot through the sky right over the football field. It was huge!""And so pretty!" added Brinleigh. After the game, Shay made her way over to where her parents and little brother were sitting. "Did you see the shooting star?" asked Henry. Shay shook her head. "It was right over the football field," Mom said. "Weren't you watching the game?" "Um, well…I sort of got busy with other stuff," Shay said.Mom frowned. "Like what?" "Um…my phone," Shay muttered. Mom sighed. "After your close call with the car yesterday, I thought you would learn to pay more attention to what's around you.""I did too." Shay sighed. "But it's harder than I thought it would be." Mom nodded. "I'm sorry you missed seeing the meteor, Shay. Whenever I see the wonders of the night sky, I'm reminded of God's power and love. Stars, planets, meteors--God created those things to point us to Him. He wants to have a relationship with us--so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for our sins and then raised Him from the dead! And He's filled our lives with people who care about us and so many wonderful blessings to enjoy. But in order to enjoy them, we need to pay attention." Mom gave Shay's shoulder a squeeze. "Now, when we get home, let's do what we said we would do yesterday and talk about some phone boundaries that would help you use your phone wisely. I want to make sure you're able to enjoy the blessings all around you."Shay nodded in agreement. "Me too."-Courtney Lasater

Shay and her friends Kiara and Brinleigh squeezed their way through the crowded bleachers. "Did we miss anything?" Brinleigh asked."I don't think so," said Kiara. "No touchdowns on the scoreboard yet."Kiara and Brinleigh watched and cheered the high school team with the rest of the crowd, but Shay found it hard to concentrate on the game. She pulled out her phone and started scrolling.Suddenly, the crowd gasped in awe. Shay looked up to see if someone had made a touchdown, only to see people looking up at the sky. "What happened?" she asked her friends."You didn't see it?" said Kiara. "A meteor shot through the sky right over the football field. It was huge!""And so pretty!" added Brinleigh. After the game, Shay made her way over to where her parents and little brother were sitting. "Did you see the shooting star?" asked Henry. Shay shook her head. "It was right over the football field," Mom said. "Weren't you watching the game?" "Um, well…I sort of got busy with other stuff," Shay said.Mom frowned. "Like what?" "Um…my phone," Shay muttered. Mom sighed. "After your close call with the car yesterday, I thought you would learn to pay more attention to what's around you.""I did too." Shay sighed. "But it's harder than I thought it would be." Mom nodded. "I'm sorry you missed seeing the meteor, Shay. Whenever I see the wonders of the night sky, I'm reminded of God's power and love. Stars, planets, meteors--God created those things to point us to Him. He wants to have a relationship with us--so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for our sins and then raised Him from the dead! And He's filled our lives with people who care about us and so many wonderful blessings to enjoy. But in order to enjoy them, we need to pay attention." Mom gave Shay's shoulder a squeeze. "Now, when we get home, let's do what we said we would do yesterday and talk about some phone boundaries that would help you use your phone wisely. I want to make sure you're able to enjoy the blessings all around you."Shay nodded in agreement. "Me too."-Courtney Lasater

Unavailable (Part 2)b3ebdf05-36a0-4a6c-ac30-54c9f3ea2325Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFinding Harmony with Allen PaulWalking the Christian faith is hard for anyone these days and all too often we're alone. We weren't meant to be alone, we're meant to have brothers (and sisters!) beside us, cheering us on towards the finish line. The world and the devil are out to destroy us - and distraction is enough! Join me in this episode as Mr. Allen Paul and I compare our journeys of Faith with significantly different temperaments. The conversation is real, vulnerable, and sometimes gut-wrenching.  We talk about how important it is to find harmony in our lives and our relationships. You can find more about Allen at his website https://godandgigs.com/ or check out his membership group at https://god-and-gigs-360.mn.co/

Walking the Christian faith is hard for anyone these days and all too often we're alone. We weren't meant to be alone, we're meant to have brothers (and sisters!) beside us, cheering us on towards the finish line. The world and the devil are out to destroy us - and distraction is enough! Join me in this episode as Mr. Allen Paul and I compare our journeys of Faith with significantly different temperaments. The conversation is real, vulnerable, and sometimes gut-wrenching.  We talk about how important it is to find harmony in our lives and our relationships. You can find more about Allen at his website https://godandgigs.com/ or check out his membership group at https://god-and-gigs-360.mn.co/

fullFinding Harmony with Allen Pauleca2b34c-f685-49dc-959b-873c00e514eaMon, 09 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo.1 Neuroscientist: Age 30 to 50 Will Be Your Unhappiest, Here's How To FIX IT! - Dr. Tali SharotIs the cup of life half full or half empty? Would you call yourself an optimist or a pessimist? What if you weren’t actually in control of this, but instead through the process of evolution your brain had been hardwired to be optimistic? Neuroscientist Dr. Tali Sharot calls this the ‘Optimism Bias’, it’s the belief that the future will be better, much better, than what has come before or even your current situation. This trick of the brain can effect how you remember the past and how you predict and plan for the future. In this episode, Dr. Tali Sharot discusses her groundbreaking work and the impacts it can have on all areas of your life, from relationships to career decisions. If you want to understand the mysteries of your brain this is a conversation not to be missed. Tali’s books: https://bit.ly/3XcChxF Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the cup of life half full or half empty? Would you call yourself an optimist or a pessimist? What if you weren’t actually in control of this, but instead through the process of evolution your brain had been hardwired to be optimistic? Neuroscientist Dr. Tali Sharot calls this the ‘Optimism Bias’, it’s the belief that the future will be better, much better, than what has come before or even your current situation. This trick of the brain can effect how you remember the past and how you predict and plan for the future. In this episode, Dr. Tali Sharot discusses her groundbreaking work and the impacts it can have on all areas of your life, from relationships to career decisions. If you want to understand the mysteries of your brain this is a conversation not to be missed. Tali’s books: https://bit.ly/3XcChxF Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNo.1 Neuroscientist: Age 30 to 50 Will Be Your Unhappiest, Here's How To FIX IT! - Dr. Tali Sharot3fcd1c29-fb9b-459e-bde5-6b3120a92839Mon, 09 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +00005834https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2023)296780c4-ebfc-4eda-a26b-b60db3f842d1Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: The Fullness of Revelation In our Catechism reading today we learn how out of love, God has fully revealed himself by sending his Son, Jesus Christ who established God’s covenant forever. We also learn that the Son is the Father’s definitive Word, but this Word has not yet been made completely explicit. Fr. Mike explains how private revelations may not claim to add to the Faith and must not contradict the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 65-73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In our Catechism reading today we learn how out of love, God has fully revealed himself by sending his Son, Jesus Christ who established God’s covenant forever. We also learn that the Son is the Father’s definitive Word, but this Word has not yet been made completely explicit. Fr. Mike explains how private revelations may not claim to add to the Faith and must not contradict the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 65-73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 9: The Fullness of Revelationf058706b-e3c4-45c8-bf82-2e7c696e111fMon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: The Fullness of Revelation In our Catechism reading today we learn how out of love, God has fully revealed himself by sending his Son, Jesus Christ who established God’s covenant forever. We also learn that the Son is the Father’s definitive Word, but this Word has not yet been made completely explicit. Fr. Mike explains how private revelations may not claim to add to the Faith and must not contradict the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 65-73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

In our Catechism reading today we learn how out of love, God has fully revealed himself by sending his Son, Jesus Christ who established God’s covenant forever. We also learn that the Son is the Father’s definitive Word, but this Word has not yet been made completely explicit. Fr. Mike explains how private revelations may not claim to add to the Faith and must not contradict the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 65-73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 9: The Fullness of Revelation7ad861f2-d665-4bb3-9c92-d177f2e72d41Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2023)e7226ea7-3ab8-4e2b-b416-a781c6d79bdcMon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2023)5d031cfb-911d-4670-8819-4fa0a519a901Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2023) Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2023)419fdacc-bbbc-413c-a814-b2a00e7a3637Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnavailable (Part 1)BZZZ! Shay looked down at her phone. There was a new text from her friend Kiara. Hey, you coming to the game Friday? Shay's thumbs flew across the screen. Definitely!"Shay!" her mother called out. Shay looked up to see her little brother Henry struggling to carry three plates of food to the table at once. Shay grabbed two of them just in time. "Sorry!" she said. "Just working out some plans with Kiara for Friday night.""Uh-huh," said her mom. "Well, what do you think about my idea for rearranging the living room?""Umm…what was it again?" asked Shay. Mom sighed. "That's it. No more phones while setting the table!"The next morning, Shay got another text from Kiara on her way to school. Meeting at Brinleigh's for pizza tomorrow before the game! Shay was texting her response when a loud HONK! pierced her ears. She looked up to see a car headed straight for her. Shay dove back toward the sidewalk and fell to the ground as the car sped by. Pain shot through her hands where they had scraped against the concrete. She groaned. I must have started crossing the street without looking at the light, she thought.Shay ran back home. When she walked in, Mom gasped. "Shay! What happened?" she asked as she took out the first aid kit.Shay began to cry as she explained her close encounter with the car. After Shay finished her story, Mom took a deep breath. "Oh, honey, I know you want to stay connected with your friends, but I think we need to set some boundaries for your phone going forward."Shay nodded. "I often feel like I need to respond right away when someone texts me, even when it's not a good time."Mom gave her a hug. "God loves us so much, and He's there for us whenever we need Him. But unlike God, we can't be available for everyone's needs all the time, and sometimes for our own safety and well-being--or to give our full attention to those who are with us in person--we need to turn off our phones and wait to respond. Let's talk some more about it and then pray and ask Jesus to give you wisdom in how to use your phone."-Courtney Lasater

BZZZ! Shay looked down at her phone. There was a new text from her friend Kiara. Hey, you coming to the game Friday? Shay's thumbs flew across the screen. Definitely!"Shay!" her mother called out. Shay looked up to see her little brother Henry struggling to carry three plates of food to the table at once. Shay grabbed two of them just in time. "Sorry!" she said. "Just working out some plans with Kiara for Friday night.""Uh-huh," said her mom. "Well, what do you think about my idea for rearranging the living room?""Umm…what was it again?" asked Shay. Mom sighed. "That's it. No more phones while setting the table!"The next morning, Shay got another text from Kiara on her way to school. Meeting at Brinleigh's for pizza tomorrow before the game! Shay was texting her response when a loud HONK! pierced her ears. She looked up to see a car headed straight for her. Shay dove back toward the sidewalk and fell to the ground as the car sped by. Pain shot through her hands where they had scraped against the concrete. She groaned. I must have started crossing the street without looking at the light, she thought.Shay ran back home. When she walked in, Mom gasped. "Shay! What happened?" she asked as she took out the first aid kit.Shay began to cry as she explained her close encounter with the car. After Shay finished her story, Mom took a deep breath. "Oh, honey, I know you want to stay connected with your friends, but I think we need to set some boundaries for your phone going forward."Shay nodded. "I often feel like I need to respond right away when someone texts me, even when it's not a good time."Mom gave her a hug. "God loves us so much, and He's there for us whenever we need Him. But unlike God, we can't be available for everyone's needs all the time, and sometimes for our own safety and well-being--or to give our full attention to those who are with us in person--we need to turn off our phones and wait to respond. Let's talk some more about it and then pray and ask Jesus to give you wisdom in how to use your phone."-Courtney Lasater

Unavailable (Part 1)85513c1e-541e-4604-a105-5a0e9290e9caMon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2023)f710f895-43d6-4b7c-b353-4ef7ffafdfa9Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: God Forms His People God chose Abraham and made him the “father of a multitude of nations.” Then God formed Israel as his people, freeing them from slavery in Egypt. Fr. Mike explains why God reveals himself in stages, and through the prophets who are honored as saints, he continues to form his people in the hope of salvation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 59-64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

God chose Abraham and made him the “father of a multitude of nations.” Then God formed Israel as his people, freeing them from slavery in Egypt. Fr. Mike explains why God reveals himself in stages, and through the prophets who are honored as saints, he continues to form his people in the hope of salvation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 59-64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 8: God Forms His Peoplead083c08-066f-4724-90b3-ab89d1039678Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: God Forms His People God chose Abraham and made him the “father of a multitude of nations.” Then God formed Israel as his people, freeing them from slavery in Egypt. Fr. Mike explains why God reveals himself in stages, and through the prophets who are honored as saints, he continues to form his people in the hope of salvation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 59-64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

God chose Abraham and made him the “father of a multitude of nations.” Then God formed Israel as his people, freeing them from slavery in Egypt. Fr. Mike explains why God reveals himself in stages, and through the prophets who are honored as saints, he continues to form his people in the hope of salvation. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 59-64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 8: God Forms His People2fdee0bd-b48b-4e12-87d3-24189a7876b0Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2023)396cc0ad-77bb-49d5-9e1e-525cbfa93988Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2023)a43d505d-7d78-4a13-b79c-d56f8dceb2bcSun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2023) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2023)e16f81c7-1aab-440c-9794-55978a37860fSun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBurden Bearers"That's so unfair!" Joey exclaimed. He and his mom were learning about elephants and had just read that in some places elephants were sometimes made to carry heavy loads on their backs. "Elephants are already so heavy--to give them more weight is mean!""Well," said Mom, "some big, heavy animals are able to carry a lot of weight on their backs, but elephants' bodies are not designed that way. So you're right--they should not be made to carry heavy loads on their backs." She turned toward the hallway as Joey's baby sister began to cry, then put the book down and went to the baby's room. Joey took out his train set and was soon winding tracks all around the family room.When dinner was ready, Mom asked Joey to clean up his train set and other toys. Joey frowned. "I don't want to clean up these toys! Can't you do it tonight, Mom?""Joey, do you remember what made you upset this afternoon?" Mom asked."Oh yeah," Joey said. "The elephants! That was so mean to add to their weight!" Quietly, Mom said, "Joey, do you realize that people carry heavy loads too? And that when we don't help out or do our share--when we argue and make things more difficult--we're adding to their weight?" Looking down, Joey replied, "Well, no. I never thought about that." "Everyone carries something," Mom said. "I carry the weight of taking care of you and your sister. Mr. Johnson next door carries the weight of helping Mrs. Johnson while she's sick. Your father carries the weight of making sure we have everything we need. Carrying around weight is part of life. But do you know that God's Word tells us that rather than adding to someone's burdens, we should bear them by helping to carry them? And do you know why that is so special?" "Why?" asked Joey."Because that's what Jesus does for us. He tells us in the Bible, 'Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.' Because He loves us, Jesus took our greatest burden--the weight of our sin--so He could offer us rest. When we help carry one another's burdens, we are reminding each other of the ultimate burden bearer--Jesus!"-Cara Blondo

"That's so unfair!" Joey exclaimed. He and his mom were learning about elephants and had just read that in some places elephants were sometimes made to carry heavy loads on their backs. "Elephants are already so heavy--to give them more weight is mean!""Well," said Mom, "some big, heavy animals are able to carry a lot of weight on their backs, but elephants' bodies are not designed that way. So you're right--they should not be made to carry heavy loads on their backs." She turned toward the hallway as Joey's baby sister began to cry, then put the book down and went to the baby's room. Joey took out his train set and was soon winding tracks all around the family room.When dinner was ready, Mom asked Joey to clean up his train set and other toys. Joey frowned. "I don't want to clean up these toys! Can't you do it tonight, Mom?""Joey, do you remember what made you upset this afternoon?" Mom asked."Oh yeah," Joey said. "The elephants! That was so mean to add to their weight!" Quietly, Mom said, "Joey, do you realize that people carry heavy loads too? And that when we don't help out or do our share--when we argue and make things more difficult--we're adding to their weight?" Looking down, Joey replied, "Well, no. I never thought about that." "Everyone carries something," Mom said. "I carry the weight of taking care of you and your sister. Mr. Johnson next door carries the weight of helping Mrs. Johnson while she's sick. Your father carries the weight of making sure we have everything we need. Carrying around weight is part of life. But do you know that God's Word tells us that rather than adding to someone's burdens, we should bear them by helping to carry them? And do you know why that is so special?" "Why?" asked Joey."Because that's what Jesus does for us. He tells us in the Bible, 'Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.' Because He loves us, Jesus took our greatest burden--the weight of our sin--so He could offer us rest. When we help carry one another's burdens, we are reminding each other of the ultimate burden bearer--Jesus!"-Cara Blondo

Burden Bearerse716893f-8c3e-44c4-be53-48e74e180dfeSun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1/8/23 Here to Give Homily from the Mass of the Epiphany of the Lord. The best thing we can do. While we are certainly human "beings", we are also meant to "do". The most important thing we can do is LOVE. And the most important One we can love is God. We love God in a number of ways, the principle of which is through worship. Mass Readings from January 8, 2023: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

Homily from the Mass of the Epiphany of the Lord. The best thing we can do. While we are certainly human "beings", we are also meant to "do". The most important thing we can do is LOVE. And the most important One we can love is God. We love God in a number of ways, the principle of which is through worship. Mass Readings from January 8, 2023: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

full1/8/23 Here to Give2734ab0f-957a-4e7b-af68-b6c1fff33c9cSat, 07 Jan 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1/8/23 Here to Give Homily from the Mass of the Epiphany of the Lord. The best thing we can do. While we are certainly human "beings", we are also meant to "do". The most important thing we can do is LOVE. And the most important One we can love is God. We love God in a number of ways, the principle of which is through worship. Mass Readings from January 8, 2023: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

Homily from the Mass of the Epiphany of the Lord. The best thing we can do. While we are certainly human "beings", we are also meant to "do". The most important thing we can do is LOVE. And the most important One we can love is God. We love God in a number of ways, the principle of which is through worship. Mass Readings from January 8, 2023: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

full1/8/23 Here to Give81618221-8fdf-4882-8b60-a231e74765beSat, 07 Jan 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1/8/23 Here to Give Homily from the Mass of the Epiphany of the Lord. The best thing we can do. While we are certainly human "beings", we are also meant to "do". The most important thing we can do is LOVE. And the most important One we can love is God. We love God in a number of ways, the principle of which is through worship. Mass Readings from January 8, 2023: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

Homily from the Mass of the Epiphany of the Lord. The best thing we can do. While we are certainly human "beings", we are also meant to "do". The most important thing we can do is LOVE. And the most important One we can love is God. We love God in a number of ways, the principle of which is through worship. Mass Readings from January 8, 2023: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

full1/8/23 Here to Give7c2bbb65-3f43-4aba-a388-ba98de2df722Sat, 07 Jan 2023 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2023) Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2023)3a719b62-5b01-4598-ba01-d44e15628d02Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God Reveals Himself God reveals himself to man and gives us the capacity to know and love him beyond our own natural abilities. From the very beginning, even after the first sin of Adam and Eve, God made himself known to human beings and gave us a promise of redemption. Fr. Mike explains how God’s covenant with Noah offers hope for salvation and unity that are only made possible in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 50-58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

God reveals himself to man and gives us the capacity to know and love him beyond our own natural abilities. From the very beginning, even after the first sin of Adam and Eve, God made himself known to human beings and gave us a promise of redemption. Fr. Mike explains how God’s covenant with Noah offers hope for salvation and unity that are only made possible in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 50-58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 7: God Reveals Himself4bc3bd14-7960-45e5-b180-9bd39aee09c6Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God Reveals Himself God reveals himself to man and gives us the capacity to know and love him beyond our own natural abilities. From the very beginning, even after the first sin of Adam and Eve, God made himself known to human beings and gave us a promise of redemption. Fr. Mike explains how God’s covenant with Noah offers hope for salvation and unity that are only made possible in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 50-58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

God reveals himself to man and gives us the capacity to know and love him beyond our own natural abilities. From the very beginning, even after the first sin of Adam and Eve, God made himself known to human beings and gave us a promise of redemption. Fr. Mike explains how God’s covenant with Noah offers hope for salvation and unity that are only made possible in Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 50-58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 7: God Reveals Himself05b13a50-286b-466d-83b4-8a526cd4d3d7Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2023) Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2023)83e1e33c-a5fb-4348-9343-51404632989dSat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2023) Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2023)0cda256e-7d9e-4783-9255-f9566ddf4d47Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2023) Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2023)50b62c14-fad9-485b-9ccf-a964c3b3ffccSat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGood References"Mom, look!" Max's older brother Bankston held up a paper. "I've got an application to help Mr. Brock at his store. Since he's new in town and doesn't know any of us very well, he's asking for references.""References?" echoed Max. "What are those?""Mr. Brock said I should list the names of a few people who know me well," Bankston explained. "I wonder who I can list as a reference.""How about the Chens?" suggested Mom. "And maybe the Pearsons."Bankston looked a little sheepish. "I don't know," he said uncertainly. "I saw Mrs. Chen trying to load a heavy box into her car in the mall parking lot the other day, but I didn't stop to help. I was in a hurry so I pretended I didn't see her, but I think she knew I did. So I'm not sure I should ask her.""You better not ask Mr. Pearson either," said Max. "He saw you push me when we were shoveling snow the other day."Bankston noticed his mom's frown. "I'm sorry about that, Max," he said. "I was wrong, and now I'm not sure who I'm going to ask to be a reference.""Well, I'll help you brainstorm after dinner," said Mom. "Let's put the application away for now--it's time to eat." After dinner, Mom took out her Bible and read from the book of Acts. "That was interesting," she said when she finished. "It seems that Paul wanted to take Timothy with him on a missionary journey because of the good things Christians were saying about him in the town where Timothy lived.""Good references would really be important for a trip like that!" said Max. "Paul knew Timothy would make a good missionary because he loved the people in his town and wanted them to know about Jesus."Mom nodded. "Timothy was able to show others God's love because he had the Holy Spirit living in him, and since we also trust in Jesus, we do too! The Holy Spirit works in our hearts so we can love others like Jesus does and tell people about Him. We don't need to go on a missionary trip to share the love of Jesus--we can do that through our words and actions every day." -Phyllis M. Robinson

"Mom, look!" Max's older brother Bankston held up a paper. "I've got an application to help Mr. Brock at his store. Since he's new in town and doesn't know any of us very well, he's asking for references.""References?" echoed Max. "What are those?""Mr. Brock said I should list the names of a few people who know me well," Bankston explained. "I wonder who I can list as a reference.""How about the Chens?" suggested Mom. "And maybe the Pearsons."Bankston looked a little sheepish. "I don't know," he said uncertainly. "I saw Mrs. Chen trying to load a heavy box into her car in the mall parking lot the other day, but I didn't stop to help. I was in a hurry so I pretended I didn't see her, but I think she knew I did. So I'm not sure I should ask her.""You better not ask Mr. Pearson either," said Max. "He saw you push me when we were shoveling snow the other day."Bankston noticed his mom's frown. "I'm sorry about that, Max," he said. "I was wrong, and now I'm not sure who I'm going to ask to be a reference.""Well, I'll help you brainstorm after dinner," said Mom. "Let's put the application away for now--it's time to eat." After dinner, Mom took out her Bible and read from the book of Acts. "That was interesting," she said when she finished. "It seems that Paul wanted to take Timothy with him on a missionary journey because of the good things Christians were saying about him in the town where Timothy lived.""Good references would really be important for a trip like that!" said Max. "Paul knew Timothy would make a good missionary because he loved the people in his town and wanted them to know about Jesus."Mom nodded. "Timothy was able to show others God's love because he had the Holy Spirit living in him, and since we also trust in Jesus, we do too! The Holy Spirit works in our hearts so we can love others like Jesus does and tell people about Him. We don't need to go on a missionary trip to share the love of Jesus--we can do that through our words and actions every day." -Phyllis M. Robinson

Good Referencescca15693-87d0-4c7b-9ad4-1912c86e854cSat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 91 - The "Harmless" Thing You Do That Hurts So Many People! - Richard OsmondImagine being different and self conscious of this difference, then think of how it would feel to be reminded of this every single day of your life. In this moment Richard Osman discusses how he has been body shamed for over 30 years of his life. Ever since the impressionable age of 17 Richard has been made to feel small for his above average height. This changed his behaviour and meant that he held himself back from living the life he wanted to lead. Being ‘different’ has taught Richard about human nature and the hate in the world, but also empathy and what it means to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/76tKDDAvlwb Richard: https://www.instagram.com/misterosman/?hl=en https://twitter.com/richardosman?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine being different and self conscious of this difference, then think of how it would feel to be reminded of this every single day of your life. In this moment Richard Osman discusses how he has been body shamed for over 30 years of his life. Ever since the impressionable age of 17 Richard has been made to feel small for his above average height. This changed his behaviour and meant that he held himself back from living the life he wanted to lead. Being ‘different’ has taught Richard about human nature and the hate in the world, but also empathy and what it means to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/76tKDDAvlwb Richard: https://www.instagram.com/misterosman/?hl=en https://twitter.com/richardosman?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 91 - The "Harmless" Thing You Do That Hurts So Many People! - Richard Osmond1bb3ba55-6935-4300-8697-59084580876dFri, 06 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000565https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2023)efe05244-e520-4be0-b1a0-f24b1c9dbe99Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2023)8b67c2a3-a898-4638-aeeb-170f8e88e856Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2023)acd7f2bf-f716-4306-844c-701a43da2d7fFri, 06 Jan 2023 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2023) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2023)45385d42-f6ff-4757-82e0-fad14ce158aeFri, 06 Jan 2023 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023dbd179fb-ec84-4c97-9b2b-48a0de65b2c8Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Knowing God With Certainty Today’s reading is a summation of what we have learned so far. Man is made for God, and we are born with a capacity for knowing God. Using our senses, listening to our consciences, and employing our gift of reason, we can know with certainty that God exists. Fr. Mike explains how we live freely only in communion with our Creator, even if we are limited in our capacity of comprehension. Knowing this compels us to share our faith in God with those who do not yet believe. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 44-49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Today’s reading is a summation of what we have learned so far. Man is made for God, and we are born with a capacity for knowing God. Using our senses, listening to our consciences, and employing our gift of reason, we can know with certainty that God exists. Fr. Mike explains how we live freely only in communion with our Creator, even if we are limited in our capacity of comprehension. Knowing this compels us to share our faith in God with those who do not yet believe. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 44-49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 6: Knowing God With Certainty7b0e47f6-5a98-4466-b9af-74b6a3b40db6Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Knowing God With Certainty Today’s reading is a summation of what we have learned so far. Man is made for God, and we are born with a capacity for knowing God. Using our senses, listening to our consciences, and employing our gift of reason, we can know with certainty that God exists. Fr. Mike explains how we live freely only in communion with our Creator, even if we are limited in our capacity of comprehension. Knowing this compels us to share our faith in God with those who do not yet believe. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 44-49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Today’s reading is a summation of what we have learned so far. Man is made for God, and we are born with a capacity for knowing God. Using our senses, listening to our consciences, and employing our gift of reason, we can know with certainty that God exists. Fr. Mike explains how we live freely only in communion with our Creator, even if we are limited in our capacity of comprehension. Knowing this compels us to share our faith in God with those who do not yet believe. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 44-49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 6: Knowing God With Certainty26f515e0-ccb3-4a92-9373-b6240c6e72a7Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 20238f4a97e4-7cd6-436e-a674-e03fbbb8bc10Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023f14f1cb9-fc8e-4936-9f37-7b5988e85079Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023 Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023b242a218-325a-48df-a550-bc10fb899905Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTogether ForeverMalachi stacked blocks with Ayanna, his two-year-old sister. Today, Aunt Tori was watching them while Uncle Mike helped Mom and Dad pack for next week's move. To save money, the two families had decided to move into one house.Malachi began to place the blocks into the shape of a house, setting up four walls with space for a door. "Aunt Tori," he said, "this kind of looks like our new place.""I love it!" Aunt Tori exclaimed."It still needs a roof though," replied Malachi with a puzzled expression. "Except I'm not sure how to make a triangle-shaped one like the house has.""What about an open book?" asked Aunt Tori. "Ayanna, can you find a red book?" After happily toddling over to the bookshelf, Ayanna presented a red paperback. "Wed book," she said with a grin.Aunt Tori took the book, opened it slightly, and gently placed it on top of the walls Malachi had built. Just then, Mom, Dad, and Uncle Mike walked in. Malachi motioned toward the blocks. "We made a mini house with a tiny red roof!" "You've done a great job," said Dad. "Unfortunately, it's time to head back to our house for the night."Ayanna burst into tears. "No want to go," she said as she flopped into Mom's arms. "Wanna play with Aunt Towi and Unca Mike.""Oh, Ayanna," said Malachi, trying to comfort her. "I have good news for you! Pretty soon we'll be living in the same house with Aunt Tori and Uncle Mike, remember?" This seemed to help Ayanna feel a bit better.On the car ride home, Dad said, "You know, Malachi, what you said to comfort Ayanna reminded me of Jesus's promises to us.""How?" asked Malachi."Jesus promises that He will return someday to make all things new," said Dad. "Because He died and rose again for us and we have faith in Him, we know we will live forever with Jesus and other believers.""That's right," said Mom. "Right now, we get to live with Aunt Tori and Uncle Mike in our earthly house, but one day we'll all get to live together in the new heavens and new earth with Jesus."Malachi grinned. "Now that's good news!" -Kandi Zeller

Malachi stacked blocks with Ayanna, his two-year-old sister. Today, Aunt Tori was watching them while Uncle Mike helped Mom and Dad pack for next week's move. To save money, the two families had decided to move into one house.Malachi began to place the blocks into the shape of a house, setting up four walls with space for a door. "Aunt Tori," he said, "this kind of looks like our new place.""I love it!" Aunt Tori exclaimed."It still needs a roof though," replied Malachi with a puzzled expression. "Except I'm not sure how to make a triangle-shaped one like the house has.""What about an open book?" asked Aunt Tori. "Ayanna, can you find a red book?" After happily toddling over to the bookshelf, Ayanna presented a red paperback. "Wed book," she said with a grin.Aunt Tori took the book, opened it slightly, and gently placed it on top of the walls Malachi had built. Just then, Mom, Dad, and Uncle Mike walked in. Malachi motioned toward the blocks. "We made a mini house with a tiny red roof!" "You've done a great job," said Dad. "Unfortunately, it's time to head back to our house for the night."Ayanna burst into tears. "No want to go," she said as she flopped into Mom's arms. "Wanna play with Aunt Towi and Unca Mike.""Oh, Ayanna," said Malachi, trying to comfort her. "I have good news for you! Pretty soon we'll be living in the same house with Aunt Tori and Uncle Mike, remember?" This seemed to help Ayanna feel a bit better.On the car ride home, Dad said, "You know, Malachi, what you said to comfort Ayanna reminded me of Jesus's promises to us.""How?" asked Malachi."Jesus promises that He will return someday to make all things new," said Dad. "Because He died and rose again for us and we have faith in Him, we know we will live forever with Jesus and other believers.""That's right," said Mom. "Right now, we get to live with Aunt Tori and Uncle Mike in our earthly house, but one day we'll all get to live together in the new heavens and new earth with Jesus."Malachi grinned. "Now that's good news!" -Kandi Zeller

Together Forever092e300a-4a2b-450c-aa68-38e58846c6b6Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf God Loves Everyone, Why Doesn't Everyone Go to Heaven? &quot;If not everyone is going to heaven, then I don&#39;t want to be there.&quot; Is this sentiment honorable? Or misguided? Fr. Mike addresses the mystery of heaven and hell and gets to the core of what it means to be with God... or without him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;If not everyone is going to heaven, then I don&#39;t want to be there.&quot; Is this sentiment honorable? Or misguided? Fr. Mike addresses the mystery of heaven and hell and gets to the core of what it means to be with God... or without him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf God Loves Everyone, Why Doesn't Everyone Go to Heaven?96e8c9b8-8945-4198-8c8e-016d6116d6b1Thu, 05 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf God Loves Everyone, Why Doesn't Everyone Go to Heaven? &quot;If not everyone is going to heaven, then I don&#39;t want to be there.&quot; Is this sentiment honorable? Or misguided? Fr. Mike addresses the mystery of heaven and hell and gets to the core of what it means to be with God... or without him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;If not everyone is going to heaven, then I don&#39;t want to be there.&quot; Is this sentiment honorable? Or misguided? Fr. Mike addresses the mystery of heaven and hell and gets to the core of what it means to be with God... or without him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf God Loves Everyone, Why Doesn't Everyone Go to Heaven?574633be-3489-4dbc-b4ed-53c9add36b4dThu, 05 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Sermon on the Holy Name of JesusHoly Name of Jesus

Holy Name of Jesus

fullA Sermon on the Holy Name of Jesus188b6348-e978-47f4-a077-a12317d3a542Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:30:00 +0000982https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDavina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”Davina McCall has been an icon of television for 40 years. The host of Big Brother for over a decade, tens of millions of people looked to Davina to bring a national obsession into their homes. But few know the real story of Davina. From a heartbreaking childhood that saw her take drugs with her mother to hosting one of the biggest shows in the world, she’s come a long way. At every step along her journey, no one was going to define her but herself. No matter how many times she got hurt no one could take away the one thing she could control, her resilience. Consistently breaking down barriers and forging new paths, Davina was the first female television host to put her bubbly and occasionally feisty persona front and centre, and she was the first mainstream figure to create a fitness platform that has inspired millions of people to get active in the fifteen years she’s been in the game. Having consistently inspired so many people in her life, she dropped by to gift us some of her inspiration too.  Davina: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3GCcF7P Twitter - https://bit.ly/3XafyCp Davina's book: https://bit.ly/3WNHhc9 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Davina McCall has been an icon of television for 40 years. The host of Big Brother for over a decade, tens of millions of people looked to Davina to bring a national obsession into their homes. But few know the real story of Davina. From a heartbreaking childhood that saw her take drugs with her mother to hosting one of the biggest shows in the world, she’s come a long way. At every step along her journey, no one was going to define her but herself. No matter how many times she got hurt no one could take away the one thing she could control, her resilience. Consistently breaking down barriers and forging new paths, Davina was the first female television host to put her bubbly and occasionally feisty persona front and centre, and she was the first mainstream figure to create a fitness platform that has inspired millions of people to get active in the fifteen years she’s been in the game. Having consistently inspired so many people in her life, she dropped by to gift us some of her inspiration too.  Davina: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3GCcF7P Twitter - https://bit.ly/3XafyCp Davina's book: https://bit.ly/3WNHhc9 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDavina McCall: “I was doing cocaine with my mum at 15!”28a18f7e-13fb-4de1-b74a-f8657a6fc800Thu, 05 Jan 2023 05:57:00 +00006848https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: Tower of Babel (2023) Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 5: Tower of Babel (2023)3770c436-95e3-46d7-9ac2-a61789d9cf1aThu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: How We Know God What can we know about God? The Catechism tells us three important things: 1) We can know God with our human reason, but 2) that knowledge will always be limited, and 3) we rely on God to reveal himself to us. Fr. Mike warns us that learning who God is requires self-surrender and abnegation, for the human heart struggles to recognize the infinite gap between Creator and created. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 36-43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

What can we know about God? The Catechism tells us three important things: 1) We can know God with our human reason, but 2) that knowledge will always be limited, and 3) we rely on God to reveal himself to us. Fr. Mike warns us that learning who God is requires self-surrender and abnegation, for the human heart struggles to recognize the infinite gap between Creator and created. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 36-43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 5: How We Know God23b60ab9-5629-4c92-b4f3-f224bf0e1ef0Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: How We Know God What can we know about God? The Catechism tells us three important things: 1) We can know God with our human reason, but 2) that knowledge will always be limited, and 3) we rely on God to reveal himself to us. Fr. Mike warns us that learning who God is requires self-surrender and abnegation, for the human heart struggles to recognize the infinite gap between Creator and created. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 36-43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

What can we know about God? The Catechism tells us three important things: 1) We can know God with our human reason, but 2) that knowledge will always be limited, and 3) we rely on God to reveal himself to us. Fr. Mike warns us that learning who God is requires self-surrender and abnegation, for the human heart struggles to recognize the infinite gap between Creator and created. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 36-43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 5: How We Know God0683420f-7055-41b1-878a-888b6704b1ffThu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: Tower of Babel (2023) Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 5: Tower of Babel (2023)596205a5-516a-4f92-979d-0634b23a84c0Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: Tower of Babel (2023) Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 5: Tower of Babel (2023)e8931792-db42-428c-905f-44d4c62aa42bThu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: Tower of Babel (2023) Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 5: Tower of Babel (2023)ba8a49c2-32b1-4f08-9d50-560aacaf298cThu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWinter Snow"Ugh! I'm so tired of this cold weather. What's the use of winter anyway?" Josh grumbled as he put on his heavy coat and snow boots.Josh's mom handed him his lunch and said, "We can talk more about it tonight, but pay attention to how clean the new fallen snow looks as you walk out to the bus stop."As he walked down the sidewalk, Josh dragged his boots through the snow, thinking about what his mom had said. When he got on the bus, he told his best friend Marcus about it."What does not liking winter have to do with clean snow?" Marcus asked.Josh shrugged. "I don't know, but Mom said we'd talk more about it tonight."Josh and Marcus didn't think any more about it the rest of the day, until Josh's mom picked them both up after school. It was Friday, and Marcus was spending the night.Josh's dad picked up pizza for dinner on his way home from work. As they ate, Josh said, "Hey, Mom, Marcus and I are wondering what you meant this morning when you told me to pay attention to how clean the new fallen snow looked.""Well, I used to complain about winter too because I can't stand to be cold," Mom replied. "But on one winter morning when I was having my devotions, I read Isaiah 1:18, which says, 'Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool.'" Mom smiled at the boys. "Now, don't get me wrong--I still can't stand being cold! But thinking of how Jesus loved me so much He died on the cross for my sins and made me clean like freshly fallen snow--well, that changed my perspective. Winter is cold, but the snow is beautiful."Marcus took a bite of his pizza. "Would you tell me some more about Jesus?" he asked. "My mom and dad don't take me to church, and I really don't know much about Him."Josh smiled and listened as his parents told Marcus more about Jesus. Winter still isn't my favorite season, he thought, but Mom's right--the snow really is beautiful. -Lisa Fuller

"Ugh! I'm so tired of this cold weather. What's the use of winter anyway?" Josh grumbled as he put on his heavy coat and snow boots.Josh's mom handed him his lunch and said, "We can talk more about it tonight, but pay attention to how clean the new fallen snow looks as you walk out to the bus stop."As he walked down the sidewalk, Josh dragged his boots through the snow, thinking about what his mom had said. When he got on the bus, he told his best friend Marcus about it."What does not liking winter have to do with clean snow?" Marcus asked.Josh shrugged. "I don't know, but Mom said we'd talk more about it tonight."Josh and Marcus didn't think any more about it the rest of the day, until Josh's mom picked them both up after school. It was Friday, and Marcus was spending the night.Josh's dad picked up pizza for dinner on his way home from work. As they ate, Josh said, "Hey, Mom, Marcus and I are wondering what you meant this morning when you told me to pay attention to how clean the new fallen snow looked.""Well, I used to complain about winter too because I can't stand to be cold," Mom replied. "But on one winter morning when I was having my devotions, I read Isaiah 1:18, which says, 'Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool.'" Mom smiled at the boys. "Now, don't get me wrong--I still can't stand being cold! But thinking of how Jesus loved me so much He died on the cross for my sins and made me clean like freshly fallen snow--well, that changed my perspective. Winter is cold, but the snow is beautiful."Marcus took a bite of his pizza. "Would you tell me some more about Jesus?" he asked. "My mom and dad don't take me to church, and I really don't know much about Him."Josh smiled and listened as his parents told Marcus more about Jesus. Winter still isn't my favorite season, he thought, but Mom's right--the snow really is beautiful. -Lisa Fuller

Winter Snow790e77e4-3ab0-4809-8663-9667b7ded981Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#466 Racism and Critical Race Theory - Edward FeserPhilosopher Edward Feser has read the major texts of critical race theory and has some concerns. He joins us for a discussion of his newest book, All One in Christ: A Catholic Critique of Racism and Critical Race Theory. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and maybe we&#8217;ll be helping with the living part today because, among the great plagues of the modern world, the many things that make modern life burdensome, is racism. It&#8217;s not necessarily a plague tha…

Philosopher Edward Feser has read the major texts of critical race theory and has some concerns. He joins us for a discussion of his newest book, All One in Christ: A Catholic Critique of Racism and Critical Race Theory. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and maybe we&#8217;ll be helping with the living part today because, among the great plagues of the modern world, the many things that make modern life burdensome, is racism. It&#8217;s not necessarily a plague tha…

#466 Racism and Critical Race Theory - Edward Feserb27ed0b8-cb8e-4cba-80e8-48f0319e6acdWed, 04 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#271A: He will Come AgainActs 1:1-11 &amp; Luke 24: 36-43 We just celebrated Christmas, which reminds us of Jesus' 1st coming. Today, we will hear the Bible teach about His second coming as we hear what the disciples experienced. &nbsp;&nbsp;Jesus gave us &nbsp;instructions on how we should live while we wait for him to return and guess what… He left us w/ some incredible promises as we wait too. We will talk about those more in the next episodes. For now, we remember we have hope. Why? &nbsp;Because God always keeps his promise so when the Bible says Jesus will come back, we can trust Jesus will return and that, that &nbsp;gives us hope.&nbsp; To connect with me, click here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acts 1:1-11 &amp; Luke 24: 36-43 We just celebrated Christmas, which reminds us of Jesus' 1st coming. Today, we will hear the Bible teach about His second coming as we hear what the disciples experienced. &nbsp;&nbsp;Jesus gave us &nbsp;instructions on how we should live while we wait for him to return and guess what… He left us w/ some incredible promises as we wait too. We will talk about those more in the next episodes. For now, we remember we have hope. Why? &nbsp;Because God always keeps his promise so when the Bible says Jesus will come back, we can trust Jesus will return and that, that &nbsp;gives us hope.&nbsp; To connect with me, click here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#271A: He will Come Again22162161-bf85-4341-9245-8bae515635e7Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:00:29 +0000780https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: The Flood (2023) Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 4: The Flood (2023)3aa30827-eaa6-4755-8cbf-5052b5f1b47aWed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: Our Capacity for God The Catechism begins to explore what it means “to believe” by examining our innate desire for God and all the ways we can come to know him. Fr. Mike grounds us in a refrain he promises to repeat throughout the year—God loves you. Not in an abstract way, but in a concrete, unique way. God knows you, and he wants you to know him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 26-35. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism begins to explore what it means “to believe” by examining our innate desire for God and all the ways we can come to know him. Fr. Mike grounds us in a refrain he promises to repeat throughout the year—God loves you. Not in an abstract way, but in a concrete, unique way. God knows you, and he wants you to know him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 26-35. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 4: Our Capacity for God11a7a158-ffbe-4ec5-b37e-c6e7f04849fcWed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: Our Capacity for God The Catechism begins to explore what it means “to believe” by examining our innate desire for God and all the ways we can come to know him. Fr. Mike grounds us in a refrain he promises to repeat throughout the year—God loves you. Not in an abstract way, but in a concrete, unique way. God knows you, and he wants you to know him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 26-35. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism begins to explore what it means “to believe” by examining our innate desire for God and all the ways we can come to know him. Fr. Mike grounds us in a refrain he promises to repeat throughout the year—God loves you. Not in an abstract way, but in a concrete, unique way. God knows you, and he wants you to know him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 26-35. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 4: Our Capacity for Godf6c8f094-1c47-4739-8267-c0730a148cafWed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: The Flood (2023) Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 4: The Flood (2023)469999a8-8816-4c1d-a3be-f5a647594cfbWed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: The Flood (2023) Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 4: The Flood (2023)8b0e4c9d-8e1d-4847-883e-d5e16f181c3fWed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: The Flood (2023) Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 4: The Flood (2023)5d8c8a54-39ff-4dfc-a968-cf57bb36e14fWed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod's MasterpieceIt had been a long day. Jillian came home from school and without saying a word went to her room. The kids' laughter and words kept repeating in her mind. They probably didn't think she understood, but she knew what they were saying about her. Though she had only recently moved to the United States, she'd learned English at school in her home country. People thought she was quiet because she didn't speak English or understand what they were saying, but they were wrong.After a while there was a knock on the door. "Come in," Jillian said quietly.It was her mom. "Hi, honey. Are you okay? What's the matter?""It's nothing, Mom. I just had a long day at school, that's all."Mom sat down on the bed where Jillian was hugging her pillow. "Fifth grade can be hard, especially when it's in a whole new country. New people, new culture--everything is new."Across the room hung Jillian's beautiful painting of the beach at sunset. Mom stood up and walked over to it. The painting was full of different shades of orange, red, yellow, blue, and even pink and purple. "What a masterpiece!" said Mom."Thanks, Mom. I only painted what I saw…God's creation."Mom smiled at her. "For we are God's masterpiece." She paused, then said, "I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well."Jillian furrowed her eyebrows. "Yes, I know those verses, Mom, but what do they have to do with my sunset painting or me right now?""If you only had orange paint, would you have been able to create this beautiful sunset painting?" asked Mom."No, that wouldn't make it nearly as beautiful," said Jillian, surprised at her mom's question."Jillian, that's exactly what God did when He created us. He made us all different and unique and beautiful in our own way, but together we are an even greater masterpiece. Together we create a picture of the love Jesus has for all people. You don't have to be the same as everyone else. Be different. Be you, because you are fearfully and wonderfully made."-Sara Hanna

It had been a long day. Jillian came home from school and without saying a word went to her room. The kids' laughter and words kept repeating in her mind. They probably didn't think she understood, but she knew what they were saying about her. Though she had only recently moved to the United States, she'd learned English at school in her home country. People thought she was quiet because she didn't speak English or understand what they were saying, but they were wrong.After a while there was a knock on the door. "Come in," Jillian said quietly.It was her mom. "Hi, honey. Are you okay? What's the matter?""It's nothing, Mom. I just had a long day at school, that's all."Mom sat down on the bed where Jillian was hugging her pillow. "Fifth grade can be hard, especially when it's in a whole new country. New people, new culture--everything is new."Across the room hung Jillian's beautiful painting of the beach at sunset. Mom stood up and walked over to it. The painting was full of different shades of orange, red, yellow, blue, and even pink and purple. "What a masterpiece!" said Mom."Thanks, Mom. I only painted what I saw…God's creation."Mom smiled at her. "For we are God's masterpiece." She paused, then said, "I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well."Jillian furrowed her eyebrows. "Yes, I know those verses, Mom, but what do they have to do with my sunset painting or me right now?""If you only had orange paint, would you have been able to create this beautiful sunset painting?" asked Mom."No, that wouldn't make it nearly as beautiful," said Jillian, surprised at her mom's question."Jillian, that's exactly what God did when He created us. He made us all different and unique and beautiful in our own way, but together we are an even greater masterpiece. Together we create a picture of the love Jesus has for all people. You don't have to be the same as everyone else. Be different. Be you, because you are fearfully and wonderfully made."-Sara Hanna

God's Masterpiecea8f08e48-351f-4611-95aa-ccb9317ac798Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: Noah's Ark (2023) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 3: Noah's Ark (2023)630f6330-6508-4e82-91e2-6985b56e1cecTue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins)27af1c41-7ceb-4165-a184-1b363a5b0e58Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins) Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Part 1 of the Catechism—the first pillar—is the longest part of the four parts of the Catechism, and arguably the most foundational. Fr. Mike sits down with Jeff Cavins to discuss the big picture behind this important pillar and prepare us for the journey ahead. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 3: What We Believe (Part 1 Introduction with Jeff Cavins)23209fa1-74c6-462a-ab53-1a8abf8f942cTue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: Noah's Ark (2023) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 3: Noah's Ark (2023)3fe3f99d-ba38-410a-b566-d9fbede6bfa0Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: Noah's Ark (2023) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 3: Noah's Ark (2023)18611cb3-4983-4d83-a7aa-64d77b559077Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: Noah's Ark (2023) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 3: Noah's Ark (2023)533693e9-9017-4b69-9dd9-4ab79f7b00adTue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod in the NightAdrianna didn't want her dad to leave. She wished he didn't have to work nights.She frowned when he told her it was time to get ready for bed.She got into her pajamas and brushed her teeth. When she went to her bedroom, she found her dad there holding a framed picture."What's that?" asked Adrianna."I thought you might like to have this," said Dad, setting the picture on the table next to Adrianna's bed. "Who do you see in the picture?""Jesus and a bunch of kids."Dad nodded toward Adrianna's bed, and she quickly climbed into it. Dad knelt down beside it, his gaze on the picture. "This can help you remember that Jesus is always with you. He's with you in the night, when you get a case of the scaries."Adrianna frowned. "I want you to be here. I want you to come in when I have a bad dream.""I know. But that's not happening right now." Dad touched her lightly on the head. "I need to go to work, but you'll still have your mom. And you'll have Jesus." He nodded toward the picture. "The Bible talks about how we can cry out to God in the night," Dad said. "Many people did that in the Bible. When they felt scared or hurt, they cried out to God because they knew He was there.""What if He's sleeping?" Adrianna asked. "You always wake up when I need you.""God doesn't sleep," Dad said."What if He's busy? You always tell me that you'll come even if you're busy."Dad smiled. "God doesn't get too busy to take care of us, sweetheart. Jesus promises to always be with those who trust in Him and take care of them. Nothing will stop Him from doing that.""I wish you could be here too," said Adrianna."I know," Dad said. "I'll come back soon. While I'm gone, try crying out to God when you're scared in the night, okay?""Okay." Adrianna turned to look at the picture. "Dad? Before you leave, can you put this picture on my wall so I can see it better? I want to remember that Jesus is always with me."Dad nodded. "I'll go get a hammer."-Emily Acker

Adrianna didn't want her dad to leave. She wished he didn't have to work nights.She frowned when he told her it was time to get ready for bed.She got into her pajamas and brushed her teeth. When she went to her bedroom, she found her dad there holding a framed picture."What's that?" asked Adrianna."I thought you might like to have this," said Dad, setting the picture on the table next to Adrianna's bed. "Who do you see in the picture?""Jesus and a bunch of kids."Dad nodded toward Adrianna's bed, and she quickly climbed into it. Dad knelt down beside it, his gaze on the picture. "This can help you remember that Jesus is always with you. He's with you in the night, when you get a case of the scaries."Adrianna frowned. "I want you to be here. I want you to come in when I have a bad dream.""I know. But that's not happening right now." Dad touched her lightly on the head. "I need to go to work, but you'll still have your mom. And you'll have Jesus." He nodded toward the picture. "The Bible talks about how we can cry out to God in the night," Dad said. "Many people did that in the Bible. When they felt scared or hurt, they cried out to God because they knew He was there.""What if He's sleeping?" Adrianna asked. "You always wake up when I need you.""God doesn't sleep," Dad said."What if He's busy? You always tell me that you'll come even if you're busy."Dad smiled. "God doesn't get too busy to take care of us, sweetheart. Jesus promises to always be with those who trust in Him and take care of them. Nothing will stop Him from doing that.""I wish you could be here too," said Adrianna."I know," Dad said. "I'll come back soon. While I'm gone, try crying out to God when you're scared in the night, okay?""Okay." Adrianna turned to look at the picture. "Dad? Before you leave, can you put this picture on my wall so I can see it better? I want to remember that Jesus is always with me."Dad nodded. "I'll go get a hammer."-Emily Acker

God in the Night411680ce-36b4-42c7-8f29-866a41a69476Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWealth Wisdom with Brandon NeelyLet's face it. The two things that tend to cause the most amount of tension and high emotions in our lives? Sex, and Money. As Christians, aren't we supposed to dislike money? Isn't the love of money the root of all evil? How DO we as Christians use money in the right way? In this episode I am joined by Mr. Brandon Neely, and we explore not only his amazing story with money, but how he advises Christians to build wealth for the glory of God.  You can find out more about Brandon on his website: https://www.wealthwisdomfp.com/ and his podcast Wealth Wisdom Financial

Let's face it. The two things that tend to cause the most amount of tension and high emotions in our lives? Sex, and Money. As Christians, aren't we supposed to dislike money? Isn't the love of money the root of all evil? How DO we as Christians use money in the right way? In this episode I am joined by Mr. Brandon Neely, and we explore not only his amazing story with money, but how he advises Christians to build wealth for the glory of God.  You can find out more about Brandon on his website: https://www.wealthwisdomfp.com/ and his podcast Wealth Wisdom Financial

fullWealth Wisdom with Brandon Neely0aa8a473-c3c8-4d27-ad60-8f971c287154Mon, 02 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!What if everything that you knew about health was wrong, if calories didn’t count and food labels lied? That is exactly what Tim Spector OBE says in his multiple books, innumerable articles and TV appearances. Following the ancient greek belief that food is medicine, Tim has made it his mission to let people know how central gut health is to overall health, affecting your immune system, energy and even mental health. In this essential conversation, Tim discusses everything you need to know for your health, from eating the rainbow to fasting, this episode will change the way that you look at food and diets forever. You can purchase Tim’s most recent book, ‘Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well’, here: https://amzn.to/3ZLrpsX Follow Tim: Instagram: https://bit.ly/46vt340 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3VG0zil Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if everything that you knew about health was wrong, if calories didn’t count and food labels lied? That is exactly what Tim Spector OBE says in his multiple books, innumerable articles and TV appearances. Following the ancient greek belief that food is medicine, Tim has made it his mission to let people know how central gut health is to overall health, affecting your immune system, energy and even mental health. In this essential conversation, Tim discusses everything you need to know for your health, from eating the rainbow to fasting, this episode will change the way that you look at food and diets forever. You can purchase Tim’s most recent book, ‘Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well’, here: https://amzn.to/3ZLrpsX Follow Tim: Instagram: https://bit.ly/46vt340 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3VG0zil Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDoctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!3fc64c0b-4b5d-47f4-80d9-2d25b9cf549fMon, 02 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +00005695https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2023) In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2023)5b7c3313-debe-4a0d-889f-427c8d5800c1Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: How the Catechism Works The Catechism reveals to us its intended readership, structure, and some practical directions for use. Fr. Mike and the Roman Catechism remind us that—above all—”the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 11-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism reveals to us its intended readership, structure, and some practical directions for use. Fr. Mike and the Roman Catechism remind us that—above all—”the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 11-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 2: How the Catechism Works8a61209f-bbe7-4741-a8df-a21777b5c8deMon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: How the Catechism Works The Catechism reveals to us its intended readership, structure, and some practical directions for use. Fr. Mike and the Roman Catechism remind us that—above all—”the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 11-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

The Catechism reveals to us its intended readership, structure, and some practical directions for use. Fr. Mike and the Roman Catechism remind us that—above all—”the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 11-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 2: How the Catechism Works024fb3d9-1d07-4063-bccb-76d0876701b4Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2023) In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2023)bc15c92c-abd7-46ee-94e4-c0b8d1214c0aMon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2023) In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2023)35f9a601-db84-4535-bd84-599268d7a680Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2023) In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2023)c558a810-6b6d-4df4-a0bf-39c0969f068dMon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNailed to the Cross"Okay, Dad!" Mateo exclaimed as he ran into the garage. "I'm ready to help with Rocco's doghouse now."Mateo picked up a hammer and nail. He positioned the nail carefully and pounded it into the board. "Did you see that, Dad? I drove the nail in perfectly straight!" He stepped back to admire his work."Yes, that's great," said Dad. "You've gotten really good at this!"Mateo smiled. "When I first started, I would hurry, and the nails would bend when they went in.""Yes, and look at you now!" said Dad.Dad and Mateo continued to work on the doghouse. When it was finished, they lifted it off the workshop table and brought it out to the yard."Come on, Rocco," called Mateo. "Come see your house!"Rocco wagged his tail and let out a happy bark, running right into his new dwelling.Dad smiled. "You know," he said, "this project kind of reminds me of what Jesus did for us.""How so?" asked Mateo."Well," said Dad, "the Bible says that because we are sinners, even the good things we do are like filthy rags. I guess you could say our good deeds are like bent nails.""Bent nails?" Mateo frowned. "I'm not sure I understand."Dad laughed. "You're right. That wasn't my clearest word picture. I guess what I'm saying is that bent nails weren't good enough for this doghouse and, in a similar way, our good works aren't good enough to save us. Nothing we could ever say or do can earn God's love or make us right with Him. It all comes down to Jesus's work on the cross."Dad picked up a hammer and nail. "Jesus was perfect, and He was nailed to the cross for our sins because we weren't able to save ourselves from sin and death. That's how much He loves us."Mateo nodded. "God really loves us a lot!""Yes," said Dad. "As Christians, we know we belong to Jesus. And even though we know that our good deeds are a lot like a crudely constructed doghouse, we know His love for us is secure. We see that in His work on the cross. I hope we'll both remember His love whenever we see this doghouse." -Darlene Anderson

"Okay, Dad!" Mateo exclaimed as he ran into the garage. "I'm ready to help with Rocco's doghouse now."Mateo picked up a hammer and nail. He positioned the nail carefully and pounded it into the board. "Did you see that, Dad? I drove the nail in perfectly straight!" He stepped back to admire his work."Yes, that's great," said Dad. "You've gotten really good at this!"Mateo smiled. "When I first started, I would hurry, and the nails would bend when they went in.""Yes, and look at you now!" said Dad.Dad and Mateo continued to work on the doghouse. When it was finished, they lifted it off the workshop table and brought it out to the yard."Come on, Rocco," called Mateo. "Come see your house!"Rocco wagged his tail and let out a happy bark, running right into his new dwelling.Dad smiled. "You know," he said, "this project kind of reminds me of what Jesus did for us.""How so?" asked Mateo."Well," said Dad, "the Bible says that because we are sinners, even the good things we do are like filthy rags. I guess you could say our good deeds are like bent nails.""Bent nails?" Mateo frowned. "I'm not sure I understand."Dad laughed. "You're right. That wasn't my clearest word picture. I guess what I'm saying is that bent nails weren't good enough for this doghouse and, in a similar way, our good works aren't good enough to save us. Nothing we could ever say or do can earn God's love or make us right with Him. It all comes down to Jesus's work on the cross."Dad picked up a hammer and nail. "Jesus was perfect, and He was nailed to the cross for our sins because we weren't able to save ourselves from sin and death. That's how much He loves us."Mateo nodded. "God really loves us a lot!""Yes," said Dad. "As Christians, we know we belong to Jesus. And even though we know that our good deeds are a lot like a crudely constructed doghouse, we know His love for us is secure. We see that in His work on the cross. I hope we'll both remember His love whenever we see this doghouse." -Darlene Anderson

Nailed to the Crossc47e8c1f-1fe8-4954-ab82-e9c9325e417eMon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: In the Beginning (2023) Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 1: In the Beginning (2023)9a55afd1-8aae-42af-b77b-cfaaac215fd7Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: In the Beginning (2023) Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 1: In the Beginning (2023)512af25e-5e7a-4b39-99bc-fd124963625aSun, 01 Jan 2023 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: In the Beginning (2023) Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 1: In the Beginning (2023)28c6d319-5b28-426a-80fc-6eee7717ae05Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: In the Beginning (2023) Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 1: In the Beginning (2023)25886a3c-4d77-408d-8eaa-e900499ffe5eSun, 01 Jan 2023 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSTART HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 2021 Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullSTART HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 2021b2be368c-4e56-49aa-9f3f-e9da5585f192Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: To Know and Love God Welcome to Day 1 of The Catechism in a Year! Today, we begin our journey with Fr. Mike through the Catechism from the very beginning: the Prologue. The Catechism tackles some big questions right out of the gate. Why did God make us? How can we know him? How do we help others understand him as well? Fr. Mike invites us to discover God’s plan for us and accept the challenge he has placed before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Welcome to Day 1 of The Catechism in a Year! Today, we begin our journey with Fr. Mike through the Catechism from the very beginning: the Prologue. The Catechism tackles some big questions right out of the gate. Why did God make us? How can we know him? How do we help others understand him as well? Fr. Mike invites us to discover God’s plan for us and accept the challenge he has placed before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 1: To Know and Love Goddacdc694-14b3-469e-b9a0-bee57386dcbaSun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: To Know and Love God Welcome to Day 1 of The Catechism in a Year! Today, we begin our journey with Fr. Mike through the Catechism from the very beginning: the Prologue. The Catechism tackles some big questions right out of the gate. Why did God make us? How can we know him? How do we help others understand him as well? Fr. Mike invites us to discover God’s plan for us and accept the challenge he has placed before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

Welcome to Day 1 of The Catechism in a Year! Today, we begin our journey with Fr. Mike through the Catechism from the very beginning: the Prologue. The Catechism tackles some big questions right out of the gate. Why did God make us? How can we know him? How do we help others understand him as well? Fr. Mike invites us to discover God’s plan for us and accept the challenge he has placed before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

fullDay 1: To Know and Love God1718b2f9-e8ed-4eb5-9135-7597493de2f0Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSTART HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 2021 Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullSTART HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 2021648315ec-6656-4734-812f-edee1faa374dSun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSTART HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 2021 Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullSTART HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 2021a62795e5-7f3c-440a-92f7-be2a2a382195Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSTART HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 2021 Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullSTART HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 2021d089d99b-8e72-4d8a-aa9d-bf1b7315b1f0Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDirty Clothes Again?"Mom! Where are you?" called Finnley when she got home from school."Helping Ella with her bath," answered Mom. Finnley ran upstairs. "Actually, we're finished," Mom said. "Ellajust needs to get dried off and dressed."Four-year-old Ella peeped out from behind the shower curtain. "Mommy, I want my red pants and flowered shirt.""But honey, you were wearing that before your bath, and it's dirty," said Mom. "You can wear this nice, clean yellow outfit.""I want the red one!" protested Ella, pouting. "It's my bestest one!""But you're clean now," Finnley said, "so you have to wear clean clothes.""Exactly!" said Mom."Hey, that's kinda like what Mrs. Richards said in my class at church yesterday," said Finnley. "She talked about trusting in Jesus and taking off our old self and putting on a new one. I didn't quite get it, but it's like Ella needing to change her dirty old clothes for clean ones, right?"Mom nodded. "Before we receive Jesus into our hearts, we're like Ella before her bath--and you know what that's like!" she said with a grin.Finnley giggled as she pictured her little sister, clothes spattered with mud, face sticky and sweaty, arms and legs covered with dust and dirt. "I sure do! When we trust Jesus to save us from sin and forgive our wrongs, it's like taking a bath and getting all cleaned up, right?""Yes, and after that, we must put away our dirty clothes--sinful actions like lying and cheating and attitudes of envy, anger, and pride. Sometimes we don't want to do that. We cling to those things, like Ella clings to her favorite red outfit. But our old clothes--our old selves--are no longer fit to be part of our lives because Jesushas made us new people. Sin isn't a part of who we are anymore because Jesus has freed us from it." Mom helped Ella slip into the yellow outfit. "We need to wear fresh, new clothes of kindness, humility, patience, and love that are appropriate for our new life in Christ.""I like this yellow outfit," announced Ella suddenly. "I want to wear it all the time!" -Tanya Ferdinandusz

"Mom! Where are you?" called Finnley when she got home from school."Helping Ella with her bath," answered Mom. Finnley ran upstairs. "Actually, we're finished," Mom said. "Ellajust needs to get dried off and dressed."Four-year-old Ella peeped out from behind the shower curtain. "Mommy, I want my red pants and flowered shirt.""But honey, you were wearing that before your bath, and it's dirty," said Mom. "You can wear this nice, clean yellow outfit.""I want the red one!" protested Ella, pouting. "It's my bestest one!""But you're clean now," Finnley said, "so you have to wear clean clothes.""Exactly!" said Mom."Hey, that's kinda like what Mrs. Richards said in my class at church yesterday," said Finnley. "She talked about trusting in Jesus and taking off our old self and putting on a new one. I didn't quite get it, but it's like Ella needing to change her dirty old clothes for clean ones, right?"Mom nodded. "Before we receive Jesus into our hearts, we're like Ella before her bath--and you know what that's like!" she said with a grin.Finnley giggled as she pictured her little sister, clothes spattered with mud, face sticky and sweaty, arms and legs covered with dust and dirt. "I sure do! When we trust Jesus to save us from sin and forgive our wrongs, it's like taking a bath and getting all cleaned up, right?""Yes, and after that, we must put away our dirty clothes--sinful actions like lying and cheating and attitudes of envy, anger, and pride. Sometimes we don't want to do that. We cling to those things, like Ella clings to her favorite red outfit. But our old clothes--our old selves--are no longer fit to be part of our lives because Jesushas made us new people. Sin isn't a part of who we are anymore because Jesus has freed us from it." Mom helped Ella slip into the yellow outfit. "We need to wear fresh, new clothes of kindness, humility, patience, and love that are appropriate for our new life in Christ.""I like this yellow outfit," announced Ella suddenly. "I want to wear it all the time!" -Tanya Ferdinandusz

Dirty Clothes Again?7419ea24-1581-4a37-84a5-ea0b0c27b5faSun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1/1/23 Hold, Reflect, and Remember Homily from the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Mary, the Mother of God is the model for how to live well. Mary is the Mother of God because the baby in her womb was the Second Person of the Trinity. She also shows us how to leave last year in the past and step into the New Year wisely. Mass Readings from January 1, 2023: Numbers 6:22-27 Psalms 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21

Homily from the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Mary, the Mother of God is the model for how to live well. Mary is the Mother of God because the baby in her womb was the Second Person of the Trinity. She also shows us how to leave last year in the past and step into the New Year wisely. Mass Readings from January 1, 2023: Numbers 6:22-27 Psalms 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21

full1/1/23 Hold, Reflect, and Remember5f73cab4-d807-4188-8f8e-181ee6893b89Sat, 31 Dec 2022 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1/1/23 Hold, Reflect, and Remember Homily from the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Mary, the Mother of God is the model for how to live well. Mary is the Mother of God because the baby in her womb was the Second Person of the Trinity. She also shows us how to leave last year in the past and step into the New Year wisely. Mass Readings from January 1, 2023: Numbers 6:22-27 Psalms 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21

Homily from the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Mary, the Mother of God is the model for how to live well. Mary is the Mother of God because the baby in her womb was the Second Person of the Trinity. She also shows us how to leave last year in the past and step into the New Year wisely. Mass Readings from January 1, 2023: Numbers 6:22-27 Psalms 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21

full1/1/23 Hold, Reflect, and Remember5dd9b3d1-50ca-4aab-b1a2-db0cf9bc3b6eSat, 31 Dec 2022 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1/1/23 Hold, Reflect, and Remember Homily from the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Mary, the Mother of God is the model for how to live well. Mary is the Mother of God because the baby in her womb was the Second Person of the Trinity. She also shows us how to leave last year in the past and step into the New Year wisely. Mass Readings from January 1, 2023: Numbers 6:22-27 Psalms 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21

Homily from the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Mary, the Mother of God is the model for how to live well. Mary is the Mother of God because the baby in her womb was the Second Person of the Trinity. She also shows us how to leave last year in the past and step into the New Year wisely. Mass Readings from January 1, 2023: Numbers 6:22-27 Psalms 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21

full1/1/23 Hold, Reflect, and Remember1c07e8da-63f5-42cd-90ce-c01a7cfe8a51Sat, 31 Dec 2022 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2022) Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2022)293112a1-d78b-41bf-be72-432cf028f33fSat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2022) Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2022)d9d6f0d7-b078-4d37-b4c4-595058eada70Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2022) Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2022)b55aa5a5-dc49-4e73-b8a5-367f609a3110Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2022) Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you have made it to the last day of the Bible in a Year journey! Fr. Mike concludes our journey through the Bible by reflecting on the promise of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 21. It is this profound promise that reassures us that Christ is the beginning and the end, the one who makes all things new, the one who wipes away every tear, the one who conquers death, and the only one who offers us everlasting life, a life without end. Today&#39;s readings are Revelation 21-22, Hebrews 11-13, and Proverbs 31:30-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 365: The Beginning and the End (2022)ebb7ef75-c1fe-409f-a733-9e81978a4e91Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Vanishing Act"What's your favorite present?" Ava asked her best friend, Luciana. It was the first time they'd had a chance to get together since Christmas."A bracelet-making kit," Luciana answered. "It has beads and charms in all different colors and shapes!" Luciana held up her arm to show Ava the bracelet she made.Ava drew her finger across the mermaid, unicorn, and rainbow charms dangling from Luciana's arm. "That's so pretty!" she said with admiration.Luciana smiled. "What about you?" "A vanishing artist board," said Ava. "I love it! It looks like a small white board on an easel. You paint with water and a brush, then whatever you draw fades away in about five minutes."Luciana looked confused. "Why would you want to paint something that's just going to disappear?""I already have plenty of paper, paints, markers, colored pencils--all the stuff that's permanent," Ava explained. "I like them too, but it's fun to keep starting over on a new page, without any crumpled papers to remind me of my mistakes. My mess-ups completely vanish, without a trace!""But what if you liked what you painted, and now it's gone?" asked Luciana.Ava laughed. "Then I'll do it again on paper."Luciana thought about it some more, then smiled. "Hey, Ava--your Christmas gift reminds me of the gift God gave us! A verse in the Bible says that every morning, Jesus makes us new again--although my mom says it's actually a lot more often than that! Just like your vanishing board, He wipes us clean by forgiving us for anything bad we may have thought, said, or done.""Anything and everything?" Ava asked. Luciana nodded. "He forgives us for all our sins when we trust in Him, and when we confess the wrong things we do to Him, He gives us a new day to try again. In God's eyes, our mistakes have disappeared!" "I know something else that can disappear," said Ava."What's that?""Those chocolate chip cookies I smell baking in the oven!" Ava shouted. Then Luciana and Ava did their own vanishing act--out of the bedroom and into the kitchen. -Bonnie Carr

"What's your favorite present?" Ava asked her best friend, Luciana. It was the first time they'd had a chance to get together since Christmas."A bracelet-making kit," Luciana answered. "It has beads and charms in all different colors and shapes!" Luciana held up her arm to show Ava the bracelet she made.Ava drew her finger across the mermaid, unicorn, and rainbow charms dangling from Luciana's arm. "That's so pretty!" she said with admiration.Luciana smiled. "What about you?" "A vanishing artist board," said Ava. "I love it! It looks like a small white board on an easel. You paint with water and a brush, then whatever you draw fades away in about five minutes."Luciana looked confused. "Why would you want to paint something that's just going to disappear?""I already have plenty of paper, paints, markers, colored pencils--all the stuff that's permanent," Ava explained. "I like them too, but it's fun to keep starting over on a new page, without any crumpled papers to remind me of my mistakes. My mess-ups completely vanish, without a trace!""But what if you liked what you painted, and now it's gone?" asked Luciana.Ava laughed. "Then I'll do it again on paper."Luciana thought about it some more, then smiled. "Hey, Ava--your Christmas gift reminds me of the gift God gave us! A verse in the Bible says that every morning, Jesus makes us new again--although my mom says it's actually a lot more often than that! Just like your vanishing board, He wipes us clean by forgiving us for anything bad we may have thought, said, or done.""Anything and everything?" Ava asked. Luciana nodded. "He forgives us for all our sins when we trust in Him, and when we confess the wrong things we do to Him, He gives us a new day to try again. In God's eyes, our mistakes have disappeared!" "I know something else that can disappear," said Ava."What's that?""Those chocolate chip cookies I smell baking in the oven!" Ava shouted. Then Luciana and Ava did their own vanishing act--out of the bedroom and into the kitchen. -Bonnie Carr

A Vanishing Act8860951a-d4f6-4d15-bfc7-a29e4b2753adSat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 90 - The Incredible & Unexpected Power Of Vulnerability: Matthew HusseyWhat is real vulnerability? So often when we say that we are being vulnerable we are still giving a version of ourselves that we want and choose to show to the world. In this moment Matthey Hussey discuses the difference between a curated social media style vulnerability where you still have control, and genuine vulnerability. To be truly vulnerable means taking the risk of opening up to the world a part of yourself that you never wanted anyone to see and you cannot know if people will like. But Matthew says the reward for taking this step is huge, as it represents the start to deeper and richer relationships. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/xK3A11jtBsb Matthew: https://www.instagram.com/thematthewhussey/?hl=en https://twitter.com/matthewhussey? Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is real vulnerability? So often when we say that we are being vulnerable we are still giving a version of ourselves that we want and choose to show to the world. In this moment Matthey Hussey discuses the difference between a curated social media style vulnerability where you still have control, and genuine vulnerability. To be truly vulnerable means taking the risk of opening up to the world a part of yourself that you never wanted anyone to see and you cannot know if people will like. But Matthew says the reward for taking this step is huge, as it represents the start to deeper and richer relationships. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/xK3A11jtBsb Matthew: https://www.instagram.com/thematthewhussey/?hl=en https://twitter.com/matthewhussey? Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 90 - The Incredible & Unexpected Power Of Vulnerability: Matthew Husseya3e16123-6b62-43ee-a99c-0307cbed6ccdFri, 30 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000759https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2023) In preparation for reading the Bible in a Year, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading scripture that will help you better understand the Word of God. Before we begin this year-long journey, don&#39;t forget to get the 365 day reading plan! Text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayearSupport The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In preparation for reading the Bible in a Year, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading scripture that will help you better understand the Word of God. Before we begin this year-long journey, don&#39;t forget to get the 365 day reading plan! Text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayearSupport The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2023)46ca0c39-e774-4a35-92ad-8942bcd320eeFri, 30 Dec 2022 00:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2023) In preparation for reading the Bible in a Year, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading scripture that will help you better understand the Word of God. Before we begin this year-long journey, don&#39;t forget to get the 365 day reading plan! Text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayearSupport The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In preparation for reading the Bible in a Year, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading scripture that will help you better understand the Word of God. Before we begin this year-long journey, don&#39;t forget to get the 365 day reading plan! Text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayearSupport The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2023)4f8923d8-bfe1-4c89-832d-2dd38444900bFri, 30 Dec 2022 00:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2023) In preparation for reading the Bible in a Year, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading scripture that will help you better understand the Word of God. Before we begin this year-long journey, don&#39;t forget to get the 365 day reading plan! Text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayearSupport The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In preparation for reading the Bible in a Year, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading scripture that will help you better understand the Word of God. Before we begin this year-long journey, don&#39;t forget to get the 365 day reading plan! Text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayearSupport The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2023)16b34728-5019-4ea1-9854-7be040205a52Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2023) In preparation for reading the Bible in a Year, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading scripture that will help you better understand the Word of God. Before we begin this year-long journey, don&#39;t forget to get the 365 day reading plan! Text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayearSupport The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In preparation for reading the Bible in a Year, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading scripture that will help you better understand the Word of God. Before we begin this year-long journey, don&#39;t forget to get the 365 day reading plan! Text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayearSupport The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2023)3b323aef-c8d3-40b8-ba83-20e48303b721Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2022) Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2022)b0073c5e-b534-43a8-a8d4-579291b9de32Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2022) Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2022)ead8d0e3-5201-4e57-8fa9-bbbeb233fd75Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2022) Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2022)1c21d1dc-244e-45d0-8356-1e3e1621b333Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2022) Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the fall of Babylon described in Revelation 18, pointing out how several images and expressions of this key chapter are taken from the judgmental oracles in the old testament, particularly those from the prophet Jeremiah. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the reality of God’s judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and how Christ’s sacrifice is presented to God in the heavenly sanctuary once and for all. Today we read Revelation 18-20, Hebrews 9-10, and Proverbs 31:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2022)6e6feb9f-31b8-4859-8d49-5faa4ba3f2f1Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Special Place"Where are you guys going for lunch today?" asked Alma. Her sister Carmen's fiancé had arrived, and they were ready to leave."We're going to that little restaurant called Your Special Spot," Joshua replied. "Only we call it Our Special Spot.""You go there a lot, don't you?" asked Alma. "Why do you always go there?""We don't always go there, but it is our favorite place," said Carmen. "It's cozy and quiet--a good place to talk.""We went there on our first date," Joshua said, squeezing Carmen's hand."And that's where Joshua proposed to me," added Carmen. "We love spending time together in our special place."After they left, Alma wandered into the living room. "Carmen and Joshua spend a lot of time together," she murmured to herself. "I guess that must be because they love each other."As she thought about it, Alma remembered the sermon she had heard at church earlier that week. "Jesus loves us and wants to spend time with us," Pastor Grant had said. "When we set aside time to talk with Him and listen to what He says to us in the Bible, it helps our relationship with Him deepen and grow." Alma was trying to do that, but sometimes it was hard to find a place where she could be alone. She shared a room with her younger sister, Leah, and often when she thought about having devotions, Leah was in the room. I know! Alma thought. I need a special place to talk to Jesus, just like Carmen and Joshua have a special place to talk to each other. Where could it be? She decided to ask her mom."That's a great idea!" Mom said after Alma explained what she wanted. "Let's see…I think we could arrange a corner in the basement. You can use that comfortable chair and the little table.""I'll keep my Bible and journal on that shelf under the window," Alma added."You could make a 'Do not disturb' sign for the basement door," Mom suggested. "That way, the rest of the family will know not to bother you."Alma grew more enthusiastic as she arranged her special place for her time with the Lord. -Hazel W. Marett

"Where are you guys going for lunch today?" asked Alma. Her sister Carmen's fiancé had arrived, and they were ready to leave."We're going to that little restaurant called Your Special Spot," Joshua replied. "Only we call it Our Special Spot.""You go there a lot, don't you?" asked Alma. "Why do you always go there?""We don't always go there, but it is our favorite place," said Carmen. "It's cozy and quiet--a good place to talk.""We went there on our first date," Joshua said, squeezing Carmen's hand."And that's where Joshua proposed to me," added Carmen. "We love spending time together in our special place."After they left, Alma wandered into the living room. "Carmen and Joshua spend a lot of time together," she murmured to herself. "I guess that must be because they love each other."As she thought about it, Alma remembered the sermon she had heard at church earlier that week. "Jesus loves us and wants to spend time with us," Pastor Grant had said. "When we set aside time to talk with Him and listen to what He says to us in the Bible, it helps our relationship with Him deepen and grow." Alma was trying to do that, but sometimes it was hard to find a place where she could be alone. She shared a room with her younger sister, Leah, and often when she thought about having devotions, Leah was in the room. I know! Alma thought. I need a special place to talk to Jesus, just like Carmen and Joshua have a special place to talk to each other. Where could it be? She decided to ask her mom."That's a great idea!" Mom said after Alma explained what she wanted. "Let's see…I think we could arrange a corner in the basement. You can use that comfortable chair and the little table.""I'll keep my Bible and journal on that shelf under the window," Alma added."You could make a 'Do not disturb' sign for the basement door," Mom suggested. "That way, the rest of the family will know not to bother you."Alma grew more enthusiastic as she arranged her special place for her time with the Lord. -Hazel W. Marett

A Special Placebd49b58b-f957-4337-b933-bc85a9cdfd2aFri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Avoid Failure at Your New Year’s ResolutionsThis time of year is filled with thoughts of change and renewal. Men take upon themselves resolutions to better their lives, however, the majority of these resolutions fail. Why do they fail and what purpose of resolutions is lacking that keeps men from moving forward in the active life? We turn to a great priest and expert in the Desert Fathers, Fr. David Abernethy, to guide us in what dispositions of the mind, intent of the will, and practices we must foster on a regular basis to find frequent growth from sin to holiness. 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 - 90 Days before Easter Starts on January 9th - Sign-up today - Click Here Previous Episode with Fr. David Abernethy - Click Here Follow Fr. Abernethy on Instagram - Click Here 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This time of year is filled with thoughts of change and renewal. Men take upon themselves resolutions to better their lives, however, the majority of these resolutions fail. Why do they fail and what purpose of resolutions is lacking that keeps men from moving forward in the active life? We turn to a great priest and expert in the Desert Fathers, Fr. David Abernethy, to guide us in what dispositions of the mind, intent of the will, and practices we must foster on a regular basis to find frequent growth from sin to holiness. 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 - 90 Days before Easter Starts on January 9th - Sign-up today - Click Here Previous Episode with Fr. David Abernethy - Click Here Follow Fr. Abernethy on Instagram - Click Here 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow to Avoid Failure at Your New Year’s Resolutions8f54b9b5-025c-4cf5-b9b5-7fa8074f562dThu, 29 Dec 2022 15:59:06 +00004160https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Begin with the End in Mind What do I want to be true about me at the end of this year that is not currently true? At the beginning of this new year, Fr. Mike shares the advice of Stephen Covey: &quot;Begin with the end in mind.&quot; Our days are limited and Fr. Mike encourages us to examine who we want to be and to start working towards that now.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What do I want to be true about me at the end of this year that is not currently true? At the beginning of this new year, Fr. Mike shares the advice of Stephen Covey: &quot;Begin with the end in mind.&quot; Our days are limited and Fr. Mike encourages us to examine who we want to be and to start working towards that now.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Begin with the End in Mind60fc5715-aa45-43ae-aaf8-29ce805c8a59Thu, 29 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Begin with the End in Mind What do I want to be true about me at the end of this year that is not currently true? At the beginning of this new year, Fr. Mike shares the advice of Stephen Covey: &quot;Begin with the end in mind.&quot; Our days are limited and Fr. Mike encourages us to examine who we want to be and to start working towards that now.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What do I want to be true about me at the end of this year that is not currently true? At the beginning of this new year, Fr. Mike shares the advice of Stephen Covey: &quot;Begin with the end in mind.&quot; Our days are limited and Fr. Mike encourages us to examine who we want to be and to start working towards that now.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Malachi 3

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In this episode I wanted to do something that I haven't done in a while. It's been too long since it was just me, the microphone, and you. If there's one request I get over and over again, it's for more episodes of DOAC like in our early years, just me what's front of my mind - an authentic 'Diary of a CEO'. It's been an incredible 2022, our level of guest and conversation has only got higher and higher, but I wanted to look forward to 2023. Specifically, something that's been on my mind lately, how do you actually make new years resolutions stick? We all have our own theory, but what does the science say? In this episode you'll hear the surprising things that people get WRONG when they make resolutions. Using the latest from the fields of neuroscience and psychology, you'll hear about the surprising powers goal setting has to help you practice better habits. And not just how to pick up those habits, but how to make those habits last a lifetime. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full5 Scientific Rules for Making & Breaking Habits in 2023!068d45a0-ba5a-4a5f-b1aa-338929ad7debThu, 29 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +00003459https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2022) Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2022)bc56d1d8-493f-450f-93ac-f5bc7da63001Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Catholics and the Bible (with Jeff Cavins) 2023 Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. Learn more and get the reading plan at ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear or text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777. Get your copy of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible!Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. Learn more and get the reading plan at ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear or text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777. Get your copy of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible!Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

bonusBONUS: Catholics and the Bible (with Jeff Cavins) 2023588d9120-0c2b-4912-82e7-5e3910ce0b2aThu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Catholics and the Bible (with Jeff Cavins) 2023 Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. Learn more and get the reading plan at ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear or text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777. Get your copy of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible!Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. Learn more and get the reading plan at ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear or text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777. Get your copy of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible!Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

bonusBONUS: Catholics and the Bible (with Jeff Cavins) 20238b3221aa-b472-4357-bc3b-7d46b0debbf7Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2022) Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2022)645e2be4-66d4-4310-8952-ca202bc717e3Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Catholics and the Bible (with Jeff Cavins) 2023 Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. Learn more and get the reading plan at ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear or text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777. Get your copy of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible!Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. Learn more and get the reading plan at ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear or text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777. Get your copy of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible!Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

bonusBONUS: Catholics and the Bible (with Jeff Cavins) 20235d6d7d2c-c1a2-45d8-adfe-67172eb5dcd0Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2022) Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2022)aed006a6-e5f0-469b-83cf-f68e1c337c58Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Catholics and the Bible (with Jeff Cavins) 2023 Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. Learn more and get the reading plan at ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear or text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777. Get your copy of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible!Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. Learn more and get the reading plan at ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear or text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777. Get your copy of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible!Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

bonusBONUS: Catholics and the Bible (with Jeff Cavins) 2023e6a168ec-3fc4-4aa4-8e06-4de8a162cfd7Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2022) Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation 15-17, Hebrews 5-8, and Proverbs 31:23-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2022)c2ba5228-84a5-41e9-a7c7-d4192fe1f5f2Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpice in Your LifeAlyssa piled her taco shell with meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and her father's special taco sauce. "This is great, Dad!" she exclaimed between bites. "You should be on one of those master chef shows on TV."Dad laughed. "I'm glad you like it, Alyssa, but I'm no master chef."Alyssa looked at her taco. "There's something in your sauce that makes it special and different. Can you tell me what it is--or is it a secret recipe?"Dad laughed again. "It's no secret. I think cumin gives Mexican-style foods their unique flavor, so I double the amount of ground cumin in my sauce recipe. I also add a little sweet red pepper. I can show you how to make the sauce the next time we need some."A few days later, Alyssa noticed the bottle of ground cumin on the spice rack in the cupboard. She opened it, and the smell reminded her of her dad's delicious tacos. Mmmm, she thought. That smells so good! She shook a little of the powder into her hand and licked it. "Oh, yuck!" she said, nearly choking. She ran to the sink, spitting and sputtering, and rinsed her mouth with water.Alyssa found her dad and told him what happened. "Why does that spice taste so bad? It sure made the taco sauce good.""Good taco sauce is more than just one ingredient," said Dad. "A master chef, or even an ordinary one like me, blends the right ingredients in the right amounts so that it makes something that tastes good." He smiled. "You know, Alyssa, life is a little like taco sauce.""Like taco sauce!" exclaimed Alyssa. "How is it like that?""We often wish our lives could be easy and fun with none of the hard stuff," Dad explained. "But God allows difficult things into our lives so we can grow in our relationship with Jesus and be more like Him. We usually just see difficulties as bad things--like how you'd think cumin tasted bad if you hadn't first tasted it in my taco sauce. But God doesn't see those difficulties the same way we do. He uses them to flavor our lives with the love and grace of Jesus."Alyssa smiled. "Just like a master chef." -Catherine Runyon

Alyssa piled her taco shell with meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and her father's special taco sauce. "This is great, Dad!" she exclaimed between bites. "You should be on one of those master chef shows on TV."Dad laughed. "I'm glad you like it, Alyssa, but I'm no master chef."Alyssa looked at her taco. "There's something in your sauce that makes it special and different. Can you tell me what it is--or is it a secret recipe?"Dad laughed again. "It's no secret. I think cumin gives Mexican-style foods their unique flavor, so I double the amount of ground cumin in my sauce recipe. I also add a little sweet red pepper. I can show you how to make the sauce the next time we need some."A few days later, Alyssa noticed the bottle of ground cumin on the spice rack in the cupboard. She opened it, and the smell reminded her of her dad's delicious tacos. Mmmm, she thought. That smells so good! She shook a little of the powder into her hand and licked it. "Oh, yuck!" she said, nearly choking. She ran to the sink, spitting and sputtering, and rinsed her mouth with water.Alyssa found her dad and told him what happened. "Why does that spice taste so bad? It sure made the taco sauce good.""Good taco sauce is more than just one ingredient," said Dad. "A master chef, or even an ordinary one like me, blends the right ingredients in the right amounts so that it makes something that tastes good." He smiled. "You know, Alyssa, life is a little like taco sauce.""Like taco sauce!" exclaimed Alyssa. "How is it like that?""We often wish our lives could be easy and fun with none of the hard stuff," Dad explained. "But God allows difficult things into our lives so we can grow in our relationship with Jesus and be more like Him. We usually just see difficulties as bad things--like how you'd think cumin tasted bad if you hadn't first tasted it in my taco sauce. But God doesn't see those difficulties the same way we do. He uses them to flavor our lives with the love and grace of Jesus."Alyssa smiled. "Just like a master chef." -Catherine Runyon

Spice in Your Lifebbd30334-8eb0-4023-ba14-1c6a03afe0ebThu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#465 Why Parishes Don&#8217;t Work - JD FlynnFor most people, the Parish is where the Catholic Church happens. But something is not quite right in parish life. JD Flynn, founder of pillarcatholic.com, digs into why today&#8217;s parish is not quite what it could be. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And today we talk a bit about the parish. There&#8217;s lots of concern about what we should be doing as Catholics in the worlds today. Podcasts like this are one answer. We got radio shows, we got TV shows, we go…

For most people, the Parish is where the Catholic Church happens. But something is not quite right in parish life. JD Flynn, founder of pillarcatholic.com, digs into why today&#8217;s parish is not quite what it could be. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And today we talk a bit about the parish. There&#8217;s lots of concern about what we should be doing as Catholics in the worlds today. Podcasts like this are one answer. We got radio shows, we got TV shows, we go…

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Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it&#39;s worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our &quot;why&quot; that ultimately shapes our &quot;way&quot; through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2023)e2919c0c-25f5-4f4b-b146-e788a728f175Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2022) Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2022)05bc7c66-f005-489b-8cfd-10e8befcfe38Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2023) Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it&#39;s worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our &quot;why&quot; that ultimately shapes our &quot;way&quot; through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it&#39;s worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our &quot;why&quot; that ultimately shapes our &quot;way&quot; through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2023)a4af333a-66e1-48a0-a82a-281adff4bed3Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2022) Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:19-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:19-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2022)d295c559-fd08-4d5a-828e-a3c3c123b2b0Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2022) Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:19-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:19-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2022)52db05bb-8bad-4d19-8990-0a0dc8fa12a2Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2023) Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it&#39;s worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our &quot;why&quot; that ultimately shapes our &quot;way&quot; through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it&#39;s worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our &quot;why&quot; that ultimately shapes our &quot;way&quot; through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2023)a4b8a285-855b-4e75-8d0b-b218f163bca6Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2023) Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it&#39;s worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our &quot;why&quot; that ultimately shapes our &quot;way&quot; through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it&#39;s worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our &quot;why&quot; that ultimately shapes our &quot;way&quot; through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey (2023)811ed4b3-aaa2-4a5c-8af3-dc661a589b7cWed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2022) Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:19-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to interpret the symbols within Revelation. He compares story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the woman in Revelation. Fr. Mike provides context to the letter to the Hebrews, a letter that makes the case for Jesus, explaining who he is and the beauty of what he did for us. Today’s readings are Revelation 12-14, Hebrews 1-4, and Proverbs 31:19-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 362: The Woman Clothed with the Sun (2022)7b51ef7d-49f7-4cd0-bd05-72bfdfd686d0Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWasting Time"Hey, Abe, have you played Command Central Two?" Carlos asked as they walked into their classroom at church. "It's way harder than the first one."Abe shook his head. "Nah, I haven't tried it. After Pastor Cal's lesson last week, I thought maybe I should give up video games." The kids standing nearby stopped talking and stared at Abe in astonishment. Abe looked at Pastor Cal. "You said the Bible tells us to use our time well and not to waste it.""Does that mean I shouldn't watch sports anymore?" asked Sam."Or play games on my tablet?" asked Daphne.Pastor Cal smiled. "I'm glad God is using the message I shared to help you all think about how you spend your time. But do you think God wants you to give up those things completely?"The kids looked at each other uncertainly. "Maybe," said one of them. "Doesn't He?""Not necessarily," said Pastor Cal. "In fact, doing things like playing games or watching TV can help us rest and spend time with others, both of which are very important. But we need to be wise about how we do those activities. Let me put it this way. My doctor wants me to be more careful about what I eat because my stomach can't handle some of the spicy stuff I like. But my doctor didn't say I should give up food completely. I can even eat some spicy food, but I need to use good judgment on what I'll eat and what I won't. And we should all use good judgment on what activities we'll do and how much time we'll spend doing them. If an activity is bad, stop doing it. If it's not wrong, be self-controlled and careful about how much you do it. Remember that the Lord has given us the time we have so we can learn and grow as we enjoy His blessings and build our relationships with Him and others. Trust Him to help you make wise choices about how you spend your time."All the kids were quiet for a moment. Then Carlos announced, "I'm willing to give up math completely!"Everyone laughed. "Good for you," said Pastor Cal. "But I doubt your teacher and parents will be quite as enthusiastic as you are about that idea!" -Mike Dize

"Hey, Abe, have you played Command Central Two?" Carlos asked as they walked into their classroom at church. "It's way harder than the first one."Abe shook his head. "Nah, I haven't tried it. After Pastor Cal's lesson last week, I thought maybe I should give up video games." The kids standing nearby stopped talking and stared at Abe in astonishment. Abe looked at Pastor Cal. "You said the Bible tells us to use our time well and not to waste it.""Does that mean I shouldn't watch sports anymore?" asked Sam."Or play games on my tablet?" asked Daphne.Pastor Cal smiled. "I'm glad God is using the message I shared to help you all think about how you spend your time. But do you think God wants you to give up those things completely?"The kids looked at each other uncertainly. "Maybe," said one of them. "Doesn't He?""Not necessarily," said Pastor Cal. "In fact, doing things like playing games or watching TV can help us rest and spend time with others, both of which are very important. But we need to be wise about how we do those activities. Let me put it this way. My doctor wants me to be more careful about what I eat because my stomach can't handle some of the spicy stuff I like. But my doctor didn't say I should give up food completely. I can even eat some spicy food, but I need to use good judgment on what I'll eat and what I won't. And we should all use good judgment on what activities we'll do and how much time we'll spend doing them. If an activity is bad, stop doing it. If it's not wrong, be self-controlled and careful about how much you do it. Remember that the Lord has given us the time we have so we can learn and grow as we enjoy His blessings and build our relationships with Him and others. Trust Him to help you make wise choices about how you spend your time."All the kids were quiet for a moment. Then Carlos announced, "I'm willing to give up math completely!"Everyone laughed. "Good for you," said Pastor Cal. "But I doubt your teacher and parents will be quite as enthusiastic as you are about that idea!" -Mike Dize

Wasting Time9756453b-7646-4d42-9cba-5ee0d60d0f78Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2022) Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2022)e3d0247b-2473-4218-abaf-f0149a19b255Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2022) Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2022)66d15d59-cf22-40f7-b6e5-45fe098abcd1Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2022) Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2022)85379182-2c36-47c0-962c-5bcd781d66d5Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2022) Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 361: Judgment and Repentance (2022)53a2cd92-7f48-46cf-908b-4123d1732936Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA New FamilyMara sat with her little brother Dax in their family's living room, setting up the board game they had received for Christmas. As they were setting up the game pieces, their older sister Abigail and her husband, Daniel, came in. "Hey, can we play?" Daniel asked, tousling Mara's hair. "Sure!" said Mara. She and Dax scooted over to make room for them. Just as they were ready to start the game, Abigail's phone rang."Oh," Abigail said, looking at Daniel. "It's your mom." "She probably wants to thank you for the plates you sent her. I told you she'd love those," Daniel said.Abigail smiled and stepped out. On her way out, Mara heard Abigail answer the phone saying, "Hi, Mom." Mara scrunched her face in confusion. Abigail was talking to Daniel's mom, not theirs. "Why did Abigail call your mom 'Mom'?" she asked Daniel. "Well, Abigail's part of my family now too," Daniel replied. "When Abigail and I got married, she joined my family and my parents now see her as one of their children. They told her she could call them Mom and Dad so she knew she was welcome in the family." Mara nodded as she thought about what he said. "That sounds like something I learned at church. In Sunday school we learned that the Bible says we're all adopted as God's children when we trust in Jesus, and there's another passage in the Bible that compares a married couple to Jesus and the church. Our teacher said that Jesus brings us into God's family, and that makes us God's children too.""Exactly," Daniel replied with a smile. "When the Bible refers to the church as the bride of Christ, it's talking about all people who believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God--our Savior who died and rose again to save us from our sins. When Jesus saved us, He brought us into God's family and we received the Holy Spirit, making us God's children."Just then, Abigail walked back in. "You guys ready to play?"Everyone nodded, and Dax picked up the dice and rolled a six. "Yes!" he exclaimed. "I go first!" They all laughed, and as Mara looked around at everyone, she said a silent prayer thanking Jesus for bringing her into God's family. -Raven Hunter

Mara sat with her little brother Dax in their family's living room, setting up the board game they had received for Christmas. As they were setting up the game pieces, their older sister Abigail and her husband, Daniel, came in. "Hey, can we play?" Daniel asked, tousling Mara's hair. "Sure!" said Mara. She and Dax scooted over to make room for them. Just as they were ready to start the game, Abigail's phone rang."Oh," Abigail said, looking at Daniel. "It's your mom." "She probably wants to thank you for the plates you sent her. I told you she'd love those," Daniel said.Abigail smiled and stepped out. On her way out, Mara heard Abigail answer the phone saying, "Hi, Mom." Mara scrunched her face in confusion. Abigail was talking to Daniel's mom, not theirs. "Why did Abigail call your mom 'Mom'?" she asked Daniel. "Well, Abigail's part of my family now too," Daniel replied. "When Abigail and I got married, she joined my family and my parents now see her as one of their children. They told her she could call them Mom and Dad so she knew she was welcome in the family." Mara nodded as she thought about what he said. "That sounds like something I learned at church. In Sunday school we learned that the Bible says we're all adopted as God's children when we trust in Jesus, and there's another passage in the Bible that compares a married couple to Jesus and the church. Our teacher said that Jesus brings us into God's family, and that makes us God's children too.""Exactly," Daniel replied with a smile. "When the Bible refers to the church as the bride of Christ, it's talking about all people who believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God--our Savior who died and rose again to save us from our sins. When Jesus saved us, He brought us into God's family and we received the Holy Spirit, making us God's children."Just then, Abigail walked back in. "You guys ready to play?"Everyone nodded, and Dax picked up the dice and rolled a six. "Yes!" he exclaimed. "I go first!" They all laughed, and as Mara looked around at everyone, she said a silent prayer thanking Jesus for bringing her into God's family. -Raven Hunter

A New Family92bacb23-42f0-4a97-bf12-36e7ea05d752Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMarriage and Camino with Kathleen Donnelly IsraelIt's hard to love your spouse. If you're married - you know this already. There comes a point in every marriage where love ceases to be a feeling, and must become a choice. This episode is a little bit different. I'm joined by Kathleen Donnelly Israel, and our conversation moves from her lessons in marriage, to caring for her medically challenged husband, to her experience on the Camino de Santiago. She shares wisdom and perspective from each phase of life. For husbands who want to better understand their wives, I recommend listening! You can find Kathleen's book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CR9MGD3

It's hard to love your spouse. If you're married - you know this already. There comes a point in every marriage where love ceases to be a feeling, and must become a choice. This episode is a little bit different. I'm joined by Kathleen Donnelly Israel, and our conversation moves from her lessons in marriage, to caring for her medically challenged husband, to her experience on the Camino de Santiago. She shares wisdom and perspective from each phase of life. For husbands who want to better understand their wives, I recommend listening! You can find Kathleen's book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CR9MGD3

fullMarriage and Camino with Kathleen Donnelly Israel7ff957b3-9010-41b5-9389-27a818d2fc87Mon, 26 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGary Vee’s Emotional Confession About His Success & Family! If you have a social media account you’ve seen Gary Vee, but this is a version of Gary Vaynerchuk that you’ve never seen before. You probably know him as the fast talking business sage who has industry leaders and CEO’s hanging on his every word, now see him speechless. A Belarusian immigrant to America, Gary has always been driven and hungry for the next big opportunity. Using the burgeoning young internet he transformed his families wine business and fortunes and hasn’t stopped since. In this conversation Gary discusses the endless graft and struggle behind the glistening sheen of success and social media slogans, and just what it takes to become the investor that investors invest in, the entrepreneur’s entrepreneur. Gary: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3GfswJg Twitter- https://bit.ly/3VlWHCX @garyvee Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have a social media account you’ve seen Gary Vee, but this is a version of Gary Vaynerchuk that you’ve never seen before. You probably know him as the fast talking business sage who has industry leaders and CEO’s hanging on his every word, now see him speechless. A Belarusian immigrant to America, Gary has always been driven and hungry for the next big opportunity. Using the burgeoning young internet he transformed his families wine business and fortunes and hasn’t stopped since. In this conversation Gary discusses the endless graft and struggle behind the glistening sheen of success and social media slogans, and just what it takes to become the investor that investors invest in, the entrepreneur’s entrepreneur. Gary: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3GfswJg Twitter- https://bit.ly/3VlWHCX @garyvee Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullGary Vee’s Emotional Confession About His Success & Family! d758317e-5d85-499f-aebc-7de6f307a446Mon, 26 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +00004734https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2022)ecbdf7b8-4b4e-43b7-96a5-a154853f06d4Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2022)3b1131c2-5507-4b2b-9d7e-dbf862d9b4f2Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2022)6eb2630e-f045-48a7-a8fa-10b1947f6bf5Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, and Proverbs 31:10-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 360: Heavenly Worship (2022)27c78281-d1e2-4be4-8567-ddc9ac4b2e57Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAn Unchanging StandardAs Mason scooped up a large spoonful of cookie dough, his mom chuckled. "Hold on, Mason! We're making cookies, not frisbees. Here, let me make a model for you." Mom scooped up some dough and made it into a small round ball. "There! We'll put the cookies in the oven after I get Brinley out of her crib."When Mom returned, she looked at the cookies. Some were small and others were too large. "I tried, Mom," said Mason, "but they wouldn't come out right.""Did you compare each scoop of dough with the one I made?" asked Mom."Well, I did for a while, but then I just compared each scoop to the one I made before it. If it looked too small, I made the next one bigger. If it was too big, I'd make the next one smaller.""But your standard changed for each cookie," said Mom. "No wonder they're all different sizes." She added a little dough to some cookies and took a little away from others to make them more the same size. "Mason, remember our conversation yesterday about Christians following a different standard than the world does?""Yeah. You said that just because everyone else seems to be doing something or says it's okay doesn't make it right.""Exactly. Today, instead of comparing your cookies to the model I made, you compared them to various ones you made, and they weren't all the same size. We need to be careful not to make the same mistake in life and compare our actions to what other people say and do, because they don't all live by the same standard. We need to compare ourselves to the unchanging standard God has given us.""That's the Bible, right?" said Mason. "It tells us how we should live as Christians.""Right," Mom said. "The Bible gives us the standard, and Jesus is the model. Because we trust in Him, He's freed us from sin and has given us the Holy Spirit, who shapes us to be more like Him--just like I shaped your scoops of dough to look more like mine." Mom put the sheet of cookies into the oven. "Jesus sets the standard of how we should live as Christians, and He's the example we should compare ourselves to, not other people." -Catherine Runyon

As Mason scooped up a large spoonful of cookie dough, his mom chuckled. "Hold on, Mason! We're making cookies, not frisbees. Here, let me make a model for you." Mom scooped up some dough and made it into a small round ball. "There! We'll put the cookies in the oven after I get Brinley out of her crib."When Mom returned, she looked at the cookies. Some were small and others were too large. "I tried, Mom," said Mason, "but they wouldn't come out right.""Did you compare each scoop of dough with the one I made?" asked Mom."Well, I did for a while, but then I just compared each scoop to the one I made before it. If it looked too small, I made the next one bigger. If it was too big, I'd make the next one smaller.""But your standard changed for each cookie," said Mom. "No wonder they're all different sizes." She added a little dough to some cookies and took a little away from others to make them more the same size. "Mason, remember our conversation yesterday about Christians following a different standard than the world does?""Yeah. You said that just because everyone else seems to be doing something or says it's okay doesn't make it right.""Exactly. Today, instead of comparing your cookies to the model I made, you compared them to various ones you made, and they weren't all the same size. We need to be careful not to make the same mistake in life and compare our actions to what other people say and do, because they don't all live by the same standard. We need to compare ourselves to the unchanging standard God has given us.""That's the Bible, right?" said Mason. "It tells us how we should live as Christians.""Right," Mom said. "The Bible gives us the standard, and Jesus is the model. Because we trust in Him, He's freed us from sin and has given us the Holy Spirit, who shapes us to be more like Him--just like I shaped your scoops of dough to look more like mine." Mom put the sheet of cookies into the oven. "Jesus sets the standard of how we should live as Christians, and He's the example we should compare ourselves to, not other people." -Catherine Runyon

An Unchanging Standard8aedde6b-5fae-444c-ade4-23fb57b99d43Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2022) As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2022)50287b55-fb04-42d3-9b17-c7e9b7116c57Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2022) As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2022)d9e687ab-f7ae-4de9-8faf-f3d98efd6587Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2022) As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2022)4a4e9f3f-2024-4d95-b115-2cb9ca393c23Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2022) As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading from Revelation, Fr. Mike makes us aware of the symbolism found throughout this apocalyptic book and highlights its goal of strengthening the Church through the worship that happens at Mass. He also encourages us to find strength in God when facing challenges, just as Paul did. Today’s readings are Revelation 1-3, 2 Timothy 3-4, and Proverbs 31:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 359: John's Apocalypse (2022)14431a1a-c3b6-450f-9e9c-986cb5bbebc2Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Greatest Gift of AllEthan dragged his heavy feet as he walked down the stairs on Christmas morning. He missed his dad. This was their first Christmas without him. Dad lived with his new family now, leaving Ethan and Mom to celebrate alone.Mom was waiting for Ethan in the living room. Ethan smiled when he saw his stuffed stocking. "My stocking is full!"Mom grinned. "Of course. It's Christmas!"Ethan's heart lightened when he spied more gifts under the tree. "Can I open them?""Go for it!"Ethan tore into the packages, thanking Mom for every new toothbrush and T-shirt. He ripped the wrapping paper off the biggest present last. "It's the skateboard I wanted! How did you know?""Moms just know these things." Mom winked.Ethan gave her a big hug. Still, he felt like he was missing something. "Did Dad get me anything?"Mom's smile faded. "Oh yeah." She handed Ethan a white envelope. Ethan opened it carefully. Whatever Dad got him, Ethan wanted it to be special. He reached his hand in and pulled out a couple twenty dollar bills.Tears filled Ethan's eyes. He'd hoped for something different. A note, maybe. News that Dad was coming home. Something to show Dad was thinking about him. "Money?""I know. He probably wasn't sure what else to get you." Mom held Ethan close. "But, Ethan, did you know there is a gift so much better than all of this? Even better than your skateboard?"Ethan wiped his nose on the sleeve of his Christmas pajamas. "You mean Jesus?""Yes. Jesus. That's what this day is all about. God sending His Son to be with us and to die for us so that we can live forever with Him. I know those words might not help right now, but they're true."Ethan sat up and looked Mom in the eye. How had he almost forgotten about the real meaning of Christmas, about the gift from God that was too wonderful to even explain?"I love you, Mom. And I love God, and I'm so happy it's Christmas. No matter what Dad got me." And Ethan was telling the truth. God had given him the greatest gift of all. -Becca Wierwille

Ethan dragged his heavy feet as he walked down the stairs on Christmas morning. He missed his dad. This was their first Christmas without him. Dad lived with his new family now, leaving Ethan and Mom to celebrate alone.Mom was waiting for Ethan in the living room. Ethan smiled when he saw his stuffed stocking. "My stocking is full!"Mom grinned. "Of course. It's Christmas!"Ethan's heart lightened when he spied more gifts under the tree. "Can I open them?""Go for it!"Ethan tore into the packages, thanking Mom for every new toothbrush and T-shirt. He ripped the wrapping paper off the biggest present last. "It's the skateboard I wanted! How did you know?""Moms just know these things." Mom winked.Ethan gave her a big hug. Still, he felt like he was missing something. "Did Dad get me anything?"Mom's smile faded. "Oh yeah." She handed Ethan a white envelope. Ethan opened it carefully. Whatever Dad got him, Ethan wanted it to be special. He reached his hand in and pulled out a couple twenty dollar bills.Tears filled Ethan's eyes. He'd hoped for something different. A note, maybe. News that Dad was coming home. Something to show Dad was thinking about him. "Money?""I know. He probably wasn't sure what else to get you." Mom held Ethan close. "But, Ethan, did you know there is a gift so much better than all of this? Even better than your skateboard?"Ethan wiped his nose on the sleeve of his Christmas pajamas. "You mean Jesus?""Yes. Jesus. That's what this day is all about. God sending His Son to be with us and to die for us so that we can live forever with Him. I know those words might not help right now, but they're true."Ethan sat up and looked Mom in the eye. How had he almost forgotten about the real meaning of Christmas, about the gift from God that was too wonderful to even explain?"I love you, Mom. And I love God, and I'm so happy it's Christmas. No matter what Dad got me." And Ethan was telling the truth. God had given him the greatest gift of all. -Becca Wierwille

The Greatest Gift of All8369c6ab-1c0c-47f0-825a-2682ebb2d623Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/22 Closer Than You Think: Small Enough to Ignore Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Mass). At Christmas, in our lives, and in the Mass...God becomes small enough to ignore. God is closer than we think. But the ways that He draws close to us is that He comes so close that we can miss Him and He becomes so small that we can ignore Him. Mass Readings from December 25, 2022: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 Matthew 1:1-25

Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Mass). At Christmas, in our lives, and in the Mass...God becomes small enough to ignore. God is closer than we think. But the ways that He draws close to us is that He comes so close that we can miss Him and He becomes so small that we can ignore Him. Mass Readings from December 25, 2022: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 Matthew 1:1-25

full12/25/22 Closer Than You Think: Small Enough to Ignore49210598-d369-49ec-89b0-c362fa23a119Sat, 24 Dec 2022 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/22 Closer Than You Think: Small Enough to Ignore Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Mass). At Christmas, in our lives, and in the Mass...God becomes small enough to ignore. God is closer than we think. But the ways that He draws close to us is that He comes so close that we can miss Him and He becomes so small that we can ignore Him. Mass Readings from December 25, 2022: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 Matthew 1:1-25

Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Mass). At Christmas, in our lives, and in the Mass...God becomes small enough to ignore. God is closer than we think. But the ways that He draws close to us is that He comes so close that we can miss Him and He becomes so small that we can ignore Him. Mass Readings from December 25, 2022: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 Matthew 1:1-25

full12/25/22 Closer Than You Think: Small Enough to Ignore2b6fc5c8-2938-4f3c-ba10-e43eb268eb97Sat, 24 Dec 2022 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/22 Closer Than You Think: Small Enough to Ignore Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Mass). At Christmas, in our lives, and in the Mass...God becomes small enough to ignore. God is closer than we think. But the ways that He draws close to us is that He comes so close that we can miss Him and He becomes so small that we can ignore Him. Mass Readings from December 25, 2022: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 Matthew 1:1-25

Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Mass). At Christmas, in our lives, and in the Mass...God becomes small enough to ignore. God is closer than we think. But the ways that He draws close to us is that He comes so close that we can miss Him and He becomes so small that we can ignore Him. Mass Readings from December 25, 2022: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 Matthew 1:1-25

full12/25/22 Closer Than You Think: Small Enough to Ignoreddd87296-3781-4e72-82fd-a366508349f0Sat, 24 Dec 2022 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2022) Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2022)ebc9585c-911c-4bc0-88fe-cd53f32a55b6Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2022) Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2022)d42d1d8b-640b-4c7c-a57c-efd937dd527bSat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2022) Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2022)4b0a0df9-266c-437e-ba94-a69d3b92d85aSat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2022) Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul’s imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today’s readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 358: From Rebellion to Faithfulness (2022)b41f656d-5cd0-46d8-a58c-81faadb8f0a4Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Real GiftEmmy wriggled off her mother's lap and toddled toward the brightly wrapped presents under the Christmas tree. "Hold it, little girl!" Mom scooped her up and brought her back to the couch. "Grandpa's going to read us a story."Grandpa began to read the familiar story of the birth of Jesus. Emmy's sister Joelle let her mind wander while he read about the angels and shepherds and the wise men bringing their gifts. Emmy's going to love the teddy bear Arlo and I bought for her! Joelle thought. Grandpa finished reading, and Mom prayed, thanking God for the Savior who came to give eternal life to all who trust in Him. Then gifts were passed out."This one's for you, Emmy," said Joelle, putting the gift from her and Arlo on the floor in front of her little sister. "Open it." Emmy giggled, but she didn't seem to know what to do. She just patted the ribbons. "Here, like this," Joelle said as she pulled off a bow. Emmy grabbed the ribbon and put it in her mouth."At this rate it will take her all night," said Arlo. "I want to see what she thinks of the gift we got her." So he and Joelle began removing the wrapping paper."See the fluffy bear," said Joelle as she put the bear in Emmy's lap. Emmy looked at it for a moment, then flung it aside and reached for the wrappings. She laughed as she crinkled the colorful paper in her fingers and draped the ribbons over her head. Then she climbed into the empty box."We gave her a really nice gift, and she doesn't even want it!" said Arlo. "She'd rather play with the paper and ribbon.""I can see that you kids are disappointed in Emmy's reaction to your gift," said Grandpa. "Do you think God ever feels that way at Christmas?" Arlo and Joelle looked at him in surprise. "What do you mean?" asked Joelle. "Emmy got caught up with the wrappings instead of the gift you gave her, and we can get caught up in all the bright and shiny fun of Christmas like presents, shopping, and parties and ignore the real gift," Grandpa explained. "The gift of Jesus and the eternal life He offers us." -Jan L. Hansen

Emmy wriggled off her mother's lap and toddled toward the brightly wrapped presents under the Christmas tree. "Hold it, little girl!" Mom scooped her up and brought her back to the couch. "Grandpa's going to read us a story."Grandpa began to read the familiar story of the birth of Jesus. Emmy's sister Joelle let her mind wander while he read about the angels and shepherds and the wise men bringing their gifts. Emmy's going to love the teddy bear Arlo and I bought for her! Joelle thought. Grandpa finished reading, and Mom prayed, thanking God for the Savior who came to give eternal life to all who trust in Him. Then gifts were passed out."This one's for you, Emmy," said Joelle, putting the gift from her and Arlo on the floor in front of her little sister. "Open it." Emmy giggled, but she didn't seem to know what to do. She just patted the ribbons. "Here, like this," Joelle said as she pulled off a bow. Emmy grabbed the ribbon and put it in her mouth."At this rate it will take her all night," said Arlo. "I want to see what she thinks of the gift we got her." So he and Joelle began removing the wrapping paper."See the fluffy bear," said Joelle as she put the bear in Emmy's lap. Emmy looked at it for a moment, then flung it aside and reached for the wrappings. She laughed as she crinkled the colorful paper in her fingers and draped the ribbons over her head. Then she climbed into the empty box."We gave her a really nice gift, and she doesn't even want it!" said Arlo. "She'd rather play with the paper and ribbon.""I can see that you kids are disappointed in Emmy's reaction to your gift," said Grandpa. "Do you think God ever feels that way at Christmas?" Arlo and Joelle looked at him in surprise. "What do you mean?" asked Joelle. "Emmy got caught up with the wrappings instead of the gift you gave her, and we can get caught up in all the bright and shiny fun of Christmas like presents, shopping, and parties and ignore the real gift," Grandpa explained. "The gift of Jesus and the eternal life He offers us." -Jan L. Hansen

The Real Gift021ce33c-03c1-4ba8-a36b-4ff6ece74235Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#270A: Oh Little Town Of BethlehemMicah 5:2, John 3:16-18, &amp; Luke 2:1-7 Today we learn what a prophet is when we introduce Micah. We discuss how Micah specifically told where Jesus would be born and we follow the journey God put Mary and Joseph on to get them from Nazareth to Bethlehem. God used different people, events, etc but it allllllll happened just as He said it would. This story also drives home John 3:16-18; that God sent his son Jesus, not to condemn the World, but to save us through Jesus. What a precious gift this is! To engage more with this episode, you can grab a map and show your kids Nazareth and Bethlehem so they see where Mary and Jospeh traveled. You can also listen to the song "Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem." Merry Christmas! To connect with me, go to: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Micah 5:2, John 3:16-18, &amp; Luke 2:1-7 Today we learn what a prophet is when we introduce Micah. We discuss how Micah specifically told where Jesus would be born and we follow the journey God put Mary and Joseph on to get them from Nazareth to Bethlehem. God used different people, events, etc but it allllllll happened just as He said it would. This story also drives home John 3:16-18; that God sent his son Jesus, not to condemn the World, but to save us through Jesus. What a precious gift this is! To engage more with this episode, you can grab a map and show your kids Nazareth and Bethlehem so they see where Mary and Jospeh traveled. You can also listen to the song "Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem." Merry Christmas! To connect with me, go to: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#270A: Oh Little Town Of Bethlehemd6ffbff8-10f3-4243-a639-11baea676405Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:00:21 +0000712https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 89 - The MOST Important Skill To Learn: Marie Forleo Marie Forleo lives her life by mantras. In this moment she shares one of her most powerful; “clarity comes from engagement not thought”. You have interests and aspirations but too often they seem more like impossible dreams than achievable goals, to this Marie says ignore the excuses and “get off the couch”, as you’re never going to figure it out there. Combined with this, Marie believes you have to uproot your fear of quitting and instead give yourself permission to experiment and start before you’re ready, as there will never be a more perfect time than now. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/ebU0K9spWvb Marie: https://www.marieforleo.com https://www.instagram.com/marieforleo/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marie Forleo lives her life by mantras. In this moment she shares one of her most powerful; “clarity comes from engagement not thought”. You have interests and aspirations but too often they seem more like impossible dreams than achievable goals, to this Marie says ignore the excuses and “get off the couch”, as you’re never going to figure it out there. Combined with this, Marie believes you have to uproot your fear of quitting and instead give yourself permission to experiment and start before you’re ready, as there will never be a more perfect time than now. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/ebU0K9spWvb Marie: https://www.marieforleo.com https://www.instagram.com/marieforleo/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 89 - The MOST Important Skill To Learn: Marie Forleo 79e6cc53-dddd-462a-9beb-a0cd79cdfefbFri, 23 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000680https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: Truth and Love (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 357: Truth and Love (2022)0a8935a3-93f5-4f7d-90eb-576082ca6d18Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: Truth and Love (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 357: Truth and Love (2022)3006f047-fab9-44d1-a91b-64f5f7669fb6Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: Truth and Love (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 357: Truth and Love (2022)91e25fd7-763a-457d-93df-18617cda3997Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 357: Truth and Love (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn&#39;t just about feelings—it&#39;s about living in God&#39;s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul&#39;s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today&#39;s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today&#39;s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 357: Truth and Love (2022)ba3da52f-b346-4774-bbb7-0c92f4213349Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Christmas PlayCarly stood on stage with the other shepherds at the church's Christmas play. She scowled at Miss Lena, her Sunday school teacher in the front row.Carly wanted to be Mary. She wanted to hold baby doll Jesus. Tessa, who had the role of Mary, wasn't even a good actress.Then Carly had an idea. When the angel came to tell them the good news of Jesus's birth, the shepherds calmly followed the star toward the stable on the other side of the stage--except Carly, who sprinted ahead.Tessa gasped. "Carly, what are you doing?""My name's not Carly!" Carly leaned toward Tessa's microphone. "My name is Mary, and you stole my baby. Give him back!"Carly tried to grab baby doll Jesus. Tessa backed into the cardboard stable, which crashed to the ground. A few of the little sheep actors started crying. Miss Lena ran onto the stage. "Consider this a brief intermission," she said to the church members. "Give us a minute to sort this out."Carly's mom stepped onto the stage as well. "Carly, what were you thinking?"Carly's stomach twisted with regret. "I…I don't know." She wanted to be the star. But instead, she'd ruined the play."Come sit with me for the rest of the play, Carly," Miss Lena said.Carly hung her head. "Okay."As Carly watched the rest of the play, she realized Tessa was a great Mary. The real Mary was humble and kind. She didn't think she was better than everyone else, like Carly just did.On the ride home, Carly said, "I was only thinking about myself with what I did today."Mom nodded. "You know, the Bible talks about putting others first. Jesus did that when He became human and died for our sins to save us. He did that for us because He loved us. And because we trust in Jesus, we can love others and live like Him. We can be joyful and content in whatever role we have.""Even if it's the role of a shepherd or a sheep?" Carly asked, and her mom nodded. "I want to love others like Jesus," Carly said. "And I can start by telling Tessa and Miss Lena I'm sorry." -Becca Wierwille

Carly stood on stage with the other shepherds at the church's Christmas play. She scowled at Miss Lena, her Sunday school teacher in the front row.Carly wanted to be Mary. She wanted to hold baby doll Jesus. Tessa, who had the role of Mary, wasn't even a good actress.Then Carly had an idea. When the angel came to tell them the good news of Jesus's birth, the shepherds calmly followed the star toward the stable on the other side of the stage--except Carly, who sprinted ahead.Tessa gasped. "Carly, what are you doing?""My name's not Carly!" Carly leaned toward Tessa's microphone. "My name is Mary, and you stole my baby. Give him back!"Carly tried to grab baby doll Jesus. Tessa backed into the cardboard stable, which crashed to the ground. A few of the little sheep actors started crying. Miss Lena ran onto the stage. "Consider this a brief intermission," she said to the church members. "Give us a minute to sort this out."Carly's mom stepped onto the stage as well. "Carly, what were you thinking?"Carly's stomach twisted with regret. "I…I don't know." She wanted to be the star. But instead, she'd ruined the play."Come sit with me for the rest of the play, Carly," Miss Lena said.Carly hung her head. "Okay."As Carly watched the rest of the play, she realized Tessa was a great Mary. The real Mary was humble and kind. She didn't think she was better than everyone else, like Carly just did.On the ride home, Carly said, "I was only thinking about myself with what I did today."Mom nodded. "You know, the Bible talks about putting others first. Jesus did that when He became human and died for our sins to save us. He did that for us because He loved us. And because we trust in Jesus, we can love others and live like Him. We can be joyful and content in whatever role we have.""Even if it's the role of a shepherd or a sheep?" Carly asked, and her mom nodded. "I want to love others like Jesus," Carly said. "And I can start by telling Tessa and Miss Lena I'm sorry." -Becca Wierwille

The Christmas Play62d9be50-a1ec-4ffd-bc46-4f937dd899aeFri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Is Asking You to Give Him Everything How do we give God everything? It&#39;s obvious from the stories throughout the Scriptures that God is asking us to give him everything but is He also calling us to &quot;sell everything and give alms to the poor&quot; as he asks of the rich young man? Today, Fr. Mike helps us make the distinction between the sometimes particular call to &quot;give everything away&quot; and the universal call to give God everything. It is certainly the case that each and every one of us is called to relinquish all that we have and all that we are to God&#39;s service and to trust Him with everything. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How do we give God everything? It&#39;s obvious from the stories throughout the Scriptures that God is asking us to give him everything but is He also calling us to &quot;sell everything and give alms to the poor&quot; as he asks of the rich young man? Today, Fr. Mike helps us make the distinction between the sometimes particular call to &quot;give everything away&quot; and the universal call to give God everything. It is certainly the case that each and every one of us is called to relinquish all that we have and all that we are to God&#39;s service and to trust Him with everything. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGod Is Asking You to Give Him Everything6294a6ec-3a62-4c17-85aa-83007173dee4Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Is Asking You to Give Him Everything How do we give God everything? It&#39;s obvious from the stories throughout the Scriptures that God is asking us to give him everything but is He also calling us to &quot;sell everything and give alms to the poor&quot; as he asks of the rich young man? Today, Fr. Mike helps us make the distinction between the sometimes particular call to &quot;give everything away&quot; and the universal call to give God everything. It is certainly the case that each and every one of us is called to relinquish all that we have and all that we are to God&#39;s service and to trust Him with everything. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How do we give God everything? It&#39;s obvious from the stories throughout the Scriptures that God is asking us to give him everything but is He also calling us to &quot;sell everything and give alms to the poor&quot; as he asks of the rich young man? Today, Fr. Mike helps us make the distinction between the sometimes particular call to &quot;give everything away&quot; and the universal call to give God everything. It is certainly the case that each and every one of us is called to relinquish all that we have and all that we are to God&#39;s service and to trust Him with everything. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGod Is Asking You to Give Him Everything4dbbcb91-49d1-4a99-ba6f-25ee04417d11Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMalachi 1 – Israel Doubts God’s LoveMalachi 1

Malachi 1

fullMalachi 1 – Israel Doubts God’s Lovee4f04809-6bfa-478a-a29f-8013e42d56c0Thu, 22 Dec 2022 13:30:00 +0000724https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThings the Bible Doesn't Tell You About The Christmas StoryToday Sam and John are joined by a Scripture scholar and man who has written two recent books on the Infancy Narratives of Christ's birth, Fr. Dwight Longenecker. We discuss the truth of the Magi, the shepherds, and other stories that have come down through centuries that are not directly found in Scripture. How many Magi were there and where do we learn that number? How were Shepherd's stories passed down to Luke, writing 50-60 years later? We discuss all of this and how learning this information can be a turning point in your life. Father's Website - https://dwightlongenecker.com The Mystery of the Magi -https://dwightlongenecker.com/shop/the-mystery-of-the-magi The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds - https://dwightlongenecker.com/shop/the-secret-of-the-bethlehem-shepherds 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Sam and John are joined by a Scripture scholar and man who has written two recent books on the Infancy Narratives of Christ's birth, Fr. Dwight Longenecker. We discuss the truth of the Magi, the shepherds, and other stories that have come down through centuries that are not directly found in Scripture. How many Magi were there and where do we learn that number? How were Shepherd's stories passed down to Luke, writing 50-60 years later? We discuss all of this and how learning this information can be a turning point in your life. Father's Website - https://dwightlongenecker.com The Mystery of the Magi -https://dwightlongenecker.com/shop/the-mystery-of-the-magi The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds - https://dwightlongenecker.com/shop/the-secret-of-the-bethlehem-shepherds 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThings the Bible Doesn't Tell You About The Christmas Story1fc0a435-1e50-4f9e-882c-8e777c5e9996Thu, 22 Dec 2022 11:15:00 +00002520https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 23 A: Why Christmas?Luke 2:1-7 &amp; 14 You did it! You made it to the last advent episode. We hope that these stirred your affections for Jesus and brought comfort and joy this Christmas, reminding you that Jesus loves you. &nbsp; To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 2:1-7 &amp; 14 You did it! You made it to the last advent episode. We hope that these stirred your affections for Jesus and brought comfort and joy this Christmas, reminding you that Jesus loves you. &nbsp; To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 23 A: Why Christmas?2ffd26cd-29a3-4d04-bb74-deb8c691df27Thu, 22 Dec 2022 11:00:51 +0000550https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJamie Carragher: The Untold Story of Liverpool Legend That Pushed Himself Too FarThere is love for the beautiful game and then there is the all consuming passion that Jamie Carragher has for football. From a top class player to one its best television pundits, Jamie has devoted his life and career to the sport. From a working class upbringing as a Bootle boy to “Mr Liverpool”, Jamie has always stayed loyal to his roots and to the city that nurtured and supported him in reaching the heights that his career soared to. However, the sense of duty Jamie felt for his city and its supporters loaded him with a crippling pressure and mental toll. In this intimate conversation, Jamie opens the door to a level of sporting achievement that only a select few people ever get to see, discussing both its highs and lows, victories on the pitch and in the mind. As well as the journey from a boyhood fan to the local legend that is ‘Carra’. Jamie: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3FQ1VkC Instagram - https://bit.ly/3BQhqrC Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is love for the beautiful game and then there is the all consuming passion that Jamie Carragher has for football. From a top class player to one its best television pundits, Jamie has devoted his life and career to the sport. From a working class upbringing as a Bootle boy to “Mr Liverpool”, Jamie has always stayed loyal to his roots and to the city that nurtured and supported him in reaching the heights that his career soared to. However, the sense of duty Jamie felt for his city and its supporters loaded him with a crippling pressure and mental toll. In this intimate conversation, Jamie opens the door to a level of sporting achievement that only a select few people ever get to see, discussing both its highs and lows, victories on the pitch and in the mind. As well as the journey from a boyhood fan to the local legend that is ‘Carra’. Jamie: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3FQ1VkC Instagram - https://bit.ly/3BQhqrC Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJamie Carragher: The Untold Story of Liverpool Legend That Pushed Himself Too Far9406979f-f458-43fd-9e92-93a418738f21Thu, 22 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +00003459https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: God Is Love (2022) Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 356: God Is Love (2022)0dd42f85-d31b-428c-92b3-30fe513d8a35Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: God Is Love (2022) Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 356: God Is Love (2022)32028b21-658c-4e38-9bda-efbdc4acb67eThu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: God Is Love (2022) Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 356: God Is Love (2022)8b4d47cf-39ae-4663-ba68-0d6e2301d48dThu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 356: God Is Love (2022) Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only &quot;one mediator&quot; between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 4-5, 1 Timothy 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 356: God Is Love (2022)074cbc7f-8103-475f-a16e-991c85b6aedcThu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChristmas Cookies"Grab your backpack, Millie. It's time to go to Mimi and Pop's house," Mom called.Millie grabbed her backpack and hurried downstairs. She loved spending the night at Mimi and Pop's house. Tonight they were going to bake Christmas cookies while Mom and Dad went Christmas shopping.Millie loudly led Mom and Dad in singing Christmas carols all the way there, and when Dad pulled into the driveway, Millie was the first one out of the car. Mimi opened the door and Millie ran and gave her a big hug."Mind your manners," Mom said as she gave Millie a kiss on the forehead."I will.""See you tomorrow afternoon," Dad called out.After waving goodbye, Millie and Mimi went inside. "Come give me a hug," Pop called from the living room.Millie ran and gave Pop a big hug, then dashed off to the kitchen. Mimi was already busy getting everything out that they would need to make the cookies. They were going to frost and decorate them too."Wash your hands and you can start mixing," Mimi told her.After mixing the ingredients together, they shaped the dough into balls and flattened them on the cookie sheet. Once the cookies had cooled, they frosted and decorated them.As they were each enjoying one of their cookie creations, Mimi said, "You know, Millie, frosting the cookies reminded me of a Bible verse that says, 'How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.' God's Word tastes sweet to our souls, just like frosting tastes sweet to our taste buds."Millie bit into another cookie. "The Bible helps us taste God's goodness, right?"Mimi nodded. "It shows us how good He is and contains His wisdom and truth. It tells us about Jesus and how He saves us from sin and is always with us. When we read the Bible and let it help us focus our minds on Jesus, we find the love, peace, and comfort that only He can give us." Mimi put the rest of the cookies in a container and closed it. "Now, let's head into the living room for devotions with Pop.""It's time for some sweetness for the soul," Millie added with a smile. -Lisa Fuller

"Grab your backpack, Millie. It's time to go to Mimi and Pop's house," Mom called.Millie grabbed her backpack and hurried downstairs. She loved spending the night at Mimi and Pop's house. Tonight they were going to bake Christmas cookies while Mom and Dad went Christmas shopping.Millie loudly led Mom and Dad in singing Christmas carols all the way there, and when Dad pulled into the driveway, Millie was the first one out of the car. Mimi opened the door and Millie ran and gave her a big hug."Mind your manners," Mom said as she gave Millie a kiss on the forehead."I will.""See you tomorrow afternoon," Dad called out.After waving goodbye, Millie and Mimi went inside. "Come give me a hug," Pop called from the living room.Millie ran and gave Pop a big hug, then dashed off to the kitchen. Mimi was already busy getting everything out that they would need to make the cookies. They were going to frost and decorate them too."Wash your hands and you can start mixing," Mimi told her.After mixing the ingredients together, they shaped the dough into balls and flattened them on the cookie sheet. Once the cookies had cooled, they frosted and decorated them.As they were each enjoying one of their cookie creations, Mimi said, "You know, Millie, frosting the cookies reminded me of a Bible verse that says, 'How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.' God's Word tastes sweet to our souls, just like frosting tastes sweet to our taste buds."Millie bit into another cookie. "The Bible helps us taste God's goodness, right?"Mimi nodded. "It shows us how good He is and contains His wisdom and truth. It tells us about Jesus and how He saves us from sin and is always with us. When we read the Bible and let it help us focus our minds on Jesus, we find the love, peace, and comfort that only He can give us." Mimi put the rest of the cookies in a container and closed it. "Now, let's head into the living room for devotions with Pop.""It's time for some sweetness for the soul," Millie added with a smile. -Lisa Fuller

Christmas Cookies7ad8a803-ab43-4cfc-8eee-21f3b0006e95Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 22 A: Jesus is our JoyLuke 10: 18-20 We are almost to Christmas!!!!!! Way to go on your Advent episodes. I hope you are enjoying them and that they are drawing you closer to Jesus.&nbsp; &nbsp;To connect with me, go to: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 10: 18-20 We are almost to Christmas!!!!!! Way to go on your Advent episodes. I hope you are enjoying them and that they are drawing you closer to Jesus.&nbsp; &nbsp;To connect with me, go to: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 22 A: Jesus is our Joybf3a8538-501b-4615-a625-f9cab8492469Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:00:32 +0000308https://216.73.216.191/allTags#464 Was Vatican II Merely Pastoral? - Michael LoftonSometimes the Second Vatican Council gets a weak defense: &#8220;Well, it was just a pastoral council, so why worry about it?&#8221; Michael Lofton, from Reason and Theology, asks whether this defense is true? Is Vatican II really &#8220;just pastoral&#8221;? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host and this time we talk a bit about the Second Vatican Council, which yes, we are still talking about almost constantly, still debating about, still even fighting about 60 years a…

Sometimes the Second Vatican Council gets a weak defense: &#8220;Well, it was just a pastoral council, so why worry about it?&#8221; Michael Lofton, from Reason and Theology, asks whether this defense is true? Is Vatican II really &#8220;just pastoral&#8221;? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host and this time we talk a bit about the Second Vatican Council, which yes, we are still talking about almost constantly, still debating about, still even fighting about 60 years a…

#464 Was Vatican II Merely Pastoral? - Michael Loftonfddc1cd4-3072-4a7c-8329-d22541ba942cWed, 21 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: The Things of This World (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 355: The Things of This World (2022)049f1b4b-31c2-4076-bc0f-577927a552a6Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: The Things of This World (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 355: The Things of This World (2022)94c64029-d18a-4933-85e1-508b515fbae7Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: The Things of This World (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 355: The Things of This World (2022)8f032679-bb8a-4339-bcde-f16de16d259aWed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 355: The Things of This World (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, unlike Adam and Eve who gave into &quot;the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,&quot; we are called to surrender our hearts and minds to the Lord and reject the things of this world. Today&#39;s readings are 1 John 1-3; 2 Thessalonians 1-3; Proverbs 30:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 355: The Things of This World (2022)8b03f4d6-0e65-4a9b-82f4-c0b3b1a9463bWed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Cheerful GiverSarah wanted one thing for Christmas--the heart-shaped locket in the neighborhood gift shop. One day, she found her friend Gabby looking at the same locket.Gabby's eyes were glossy. "My mom used to have one like it," she said. "Hers was expensive. We sold it when she got sick." Gabby's mom had been sick for a long time."Oh…" Sarah lowered her head."I have to go. Merry Christmas, Sarah.""Yeah, merry Christmas."A few days later, on Christmas morning, Sarah had one box under the tree."Sorry it's not much this year," Dad said. "But Christmas isn't about opening gifts, right?" Sarah said, remembering her Sunday school teacher's lesson. "We celebrate because God already gave us the best gift. He loves us so much He gave us Jesus. No gift will ever be like that." Dad kissed her forehead. "You're growing up so fast."But not so fast she wasn't still excited to open her present. "It's the locket! How'd you know?" She wrapped her arms around him. "I love it."Then she bit her lip. God had loved Jesus, His only Son, even more. Still, He sent Jesus to die on the cross so Sarah could be saved and live with Him forever. He gave her the best gift. Maybe Sarah could do something more with the locket than keep it for herself. "But, Dad…will you be mad if I give it to someone who needs it more?"Dad raised his eyebrows. "I'd never get mad at you for being generous, Sarah. God loves a cheerful giver. But are you sure?" Sarah nodded. "Who do you have in mind?" asked Dad.And so Dad took Sarah across the neighborhood to Gabby's house. When Gabby opened the door, Sarah held out the locket. "I brought you something."Gabby gasped. But she didn't put it around her neck like Sarah thought she would. "Is it okay if I give it to my mom?"Sarah swallowed the lump in her throat. "Of course."And Sarah learned that sometimes, giving gifts was better than getting them. She could give gifts like this because God had given her the greatest gift of all. -Becca Wierwille

Sarah wanted one thing for Christmas--the heart-shaped locket in the neighborhood gift shop. One day, she found her friend Gabby looking at the same locket.Gabby's eyes were glossy. "My mom used to have one like it," she said. "Hers was expensive. We sold it when she got sick." Gabby's mom had been sick for a long time."Oh…" Sarah lowered her head."I have to go. Merry Christmas, Sarah.""Yeah, merry Christmas."A few days later, on Christmas morning, Sarah had one box under the tree."Sorry it's not much this year," Dad said. "But Christmas isn't about opening gifts, right?" Sarah said, remembering her Sunday school teacher's lesson. "We celebrate because God already gave us the best gift. He loves us so much He gave us Jesus. No gift will ever be like that." Dad kissed her forehead. "You're growing up so fast."But not so fast she wasn't still excited to open her present. "It's the locket! How'd you know?" She wrapped her arms around him. "I love it."Then she bit her lip. God had loved Jesus, His only Son, even more. Still, He sent Jesus to die on the cross so Sarah could be saved and live with Him forever. He gave her the best gift. Maybe Sarah could do something more with the locket than keep it for herself. "But, Dad…will you be mad if I give it to someone who needs it more?"Dad raised his eyebrows. "I'd never get mad at you for being generous, Sarah. God loves a cheerful giver. But are you sure?" Sarah nodded. "Who do you have in mind?" asked Dad.And so Dad took Sarah across the neighborhood to Gabby's house. When Gabby opened the door, Sarah held out the locket. "I brought you something."Gabby gasped. But she didn't put it around her neck like Sarah thought she would. "Is it okay if I give it to my mom?"Sarah swallowed the lump in her throat. "Of course."And Sarah learned that sometimes, giving gifts was better than getting them. She could give gifts like this because God had given her the greatest gift of all. -Becca Wierwille

A Cheerful Giver2654cc2e-d276-40c1-8551-0312a9517f87Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 21 A: Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas TreeHebrews 13:8 Please enjoy Day 21 of our daily Advent episodes. We've made them very short and easy to listen to so you can catch up on a few it you need. Merry Christmas! To contact me, simply go to: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hebrews 13:8 Please enjoy Day 21 of our daily Advent episodes. We've made them very short and easy to listen to so you can catch up on a few it you need. Merry Christmas! To contact me, simply go to: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 21 A: Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree2515df69-b5cb-4119-b965-e40ad879715aTue, 20 Dec 2022 11:00:10 +0000334https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2022)a0c194e0-f197-462a-a257-355510ceea5cTue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2022)90715543-daf3-4661-a415-bc5bba4992beTue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2022)f238ff66-5a20-466c-91af-d21239448fc5Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the powerful reality that the sacrament of Baptism makes us partakers of God&#39;s Divine nature, fundamentally changing us into beloved sons and daughters of God the Father. He also highlights how the second coming of Christ will come like a thief in the night, how Christians grieve with hope, and how we have to test the prophecies we hear from seers. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, and Proverbs 30:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 354: Partakers of the Divine Nature (2022)3df9774c-7492-499a-bd22-b0e9274c9747Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHere and Everywhere"Mom? Where is Dubai?" Sawyer asked when he got home from school."It's in the Middle East," Mom said. "Why do you want to know?""Tobias's dad got a job there. They're moving next month," Sawyer replied. He and Tobias, best friends since preschool, were almost inseparable."Oh, I see," said Mom. "Come on. Let me show you where it is." Mom turned on her laptop and opened up a map website. "Here's where we live," she said, pointing to a spot, "and…" She pointed to another spot. "This is Dubai."At first, Sawyer didn't say a word. He just looked sad, and Mom rested her arm softly on his shoulder. "That's really far away!" Sawyer said after a minute. "I'll miss Tobias." He sighed. "We always play together at recess. I'll be all alone--and Tobias will be too. He won't know anybody in Dubai.""Not at first," Mom said. "It's hard when friends and family move away." She looked at the computer screen thoughtfully. "Hmmm. Close your eyes and point to anywhere on this map." Sawyer pointed to Asia. "Now see where you pointed," said Mom. Sawyer opened his eyes and looked. "God is there," said Mom. "Now do it again!"Sawyer closed his eyes again, pointed, and then looked at Australia. "God is there too! Do it again," said Mom.Sawyer closed his eyes and pointed to Mexico. "Guess what?" Mom said. "God is there too. No matter where Tobias goes, God will be there--and He's also right here with you. He will always be with you. People may come and go, but Jesus will never leave you! He promises to be with those who trust in Him, no matter where we are or what we go through.""What if I'm here?" asked Sawyer as he pointed to the middle of the Atlantic Ocean."God is there too!" Mom assured him. "But I won't be! So for now, you're staying right here where I can keep an eye on you, young man!" They both laughed, and Sawyer felt better knowing that when Tobias moved away, neither of them would be alone. He was eager to see Tobias and tell him the good news. -A. W. Smith

"Mom? Where is Dubai?" Sawyer asked when he got home from school."It's in the Middle East," Mom said. "Why do you want to know?""Tobias's dad got a job there. They're moving next month," Sawyer replied. He and Tobias, best friends since preschool, were almost inseparable."Oh, I see," said Mom. "Come on. Let me show you where it is." Mom turned on her laptop and opened up a map website. "Here's where we live," she said, pointing to a spot, "and…" She pointed to another spot. "This is Dubai."At first, Sawyer didn't say a word. He just looked sad, and Mom rested her arm softly on his shoulder. "That's really far away!" Sawyer said after a minute. "I'll miss Tobias." He sighed. "We always play together at recess. I'll be all alone--and Tobias will be too. He won't know anybody in Dubai.""Not at first," Mom said. "It's hard when friends and family move away." She looked at the computer screen thoughtfully. "Hmmm. Close your eyes and point to anywhere on this map." Sawyer pointed to Asia. "Now see where you pointed," said Mom. Sawyer opened his eyes and looked. "God is there," said Mom. "Now do it again!"Sawyer closed his eyes again, pointed, and then looked at Australia. "God is there too! Do it again," said Mom.Sawyer closed his eyes and pointed to Mexico. "Guess what?" Mom said. "God is there too. No matter where Tobias goes, God will be there--and He's also right here with you. He will always be with you. People may come and go, but Jesus will never leave you! He promises to be with those who trust in Him, no matter where we are or what we go through.""What if I'm here?" asked Sawyer as he pointed to the middle of the Atlantic Ocean."God is there too!" Mom assured him. "But I won't be! So for now, you're staying right here where I can keep an eye on you, young man!" They both laughed, and Sawyer felt better knowing that when Tobias moved away, neither of them would be alone. He was eager to see Tobias and tell him the good news. -A. W. Smith

Here and Everywhere9679cf0a-2f33-49d2-b457-8758bd660d42Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Wise Men; full episode Advent Day 20 AMatthew 2:1-12 This is the classic scripture about the Wise men. &nbsp;The kids will learn that these wise men were not who you would expect to search out Jesus. &nbsp;We discuss what Gentile means and realize that Jesus is not just the king of the Jews but the King of all nations. That's wonderful news for us! You don't have to be a certain age, live in a specific area, or look a certain way to worship Jesus. To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 2:1-12 This is the classic scripture about the Wise men. &nbsp;The kids will learn that these wise men were not who you would expect to search out Jesus. &nbsp;We discuss what Gentile means and realize that Jesus is not just the king of the Jews but the King of all nations. That's wonderful news for us! You don't have to be a certain age, live in a specific area, or look a certain way to worship Jesus. To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullThe Wise Men; full episode Advent Day 20 Ac40eaa30-d7d1-46e5-aa00-1062eb617b0cMon, 19 Dec 2022 11:00:17 +0000493https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHealing your Identity with Keagen HadleyIt's surprisingly easy to define ourselves by what we do. Most of us do! Not only is this not healthy, it sets us up for some major confusion when our job changes. This may at first seem trivial, but I've worked with many clients who have what is called an "identity wound." Common ones include "I'm broken," "I'm not enough," and "I'm not really a man." Often, we cling to our job as a replacement for this deeper identity problem. This doesn't work. Join me in this episode as Dr. Keagen Hadley explores his own broken identity. It doesn't seem like a torn ACL would be an event needing psychological intervention, but when it destroyed his ability to be who he thought he was, things became dark. Using a new type of ACT therapy, he fought back and earned his freedom. You can read more about Keagen at his website: https://keagenhadley.com/

It's surprisingly easy to define ourselves by what we do. Most of us do! Not only is this not healthy, it sets us up for some major confusion when our job changes. This may at first seem trivial, but I've worked with many clients who have what is called an "identity wound." Common ones include "I'm broken," "I'm not enough," and "I'm not really a man." Often, we cling to our job as a replacement for this deeper identity problem. This doesn't work. Join me in this episode as Dr. Keagen Hadley explores his own broken identity. It doesn't seem like a torn ACL would be an event needing psychological intervention, but when it destroyed his ability to be who he thought he was, things became dark. Using a new type of ACT therapy, he fought back and earned his freedom. You can read more about Keagen at his website: https://keagenhadley.com/

fullHealing your Identity with Keagen Hadley07350ec7-8b22-4379-a733-53d6f5d7b7efMon, 19 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNeil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your LifeFor a lot of people black holes and string theory were topics that were filed in the mental box labelled ‘things I will never be able to get my head around”. However, all changed when Neil deGrasse Tyson began appearing on TV screens. Neil’s passion and energy for science is infectious and the reason why he is one of the world’s greatest science communicators. This fascination has lasted ever since childhood where he felt the universe reach out to him at the same planetarium he is now the director of. But while Neil was obsessed with the cosmos he was often brought back to earth, having to deal with racial prejudice and stereotyping as he followed his passion. In this conversation Neil discusses his quest in raising the global knowledge of space, the universe and the world’s beyond our own.  Neil: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3V8MWaY Instagram - https://bit.ly/3HIpGO3 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a lot of people black holes and string theory were topics that were filed in the mental box labelled ‘things I will never be able to get my head around”. However, all changed when Neil deGrasse Tyson began appearing on TV screens. Neil’s passion and energy for science is infectious and the reason why he is one of the world’s greatest science communicators. This fascination has lasted ever since childhood where he felt the universe reach out to him at the same planetarium he is now the director of. But while Neil was obsessed with the cosmos he was often brought back to earth, having to deal with racial prejudice and stereotyping as he followed his passion. In this conversation Neil discusses his quest in raising the global knowledge of space, the universe and the world’s beyond our own.  Neil: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3V8MWaY Instagram - https://bit.ly/3HIpGO3 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNeil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life3f848421-95dc-47a0-b5f7-83169a980376Mon, 19 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +00006496https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2022) Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2022)9d23f810-df3c-4291-9675-d9b8e77c71aaMon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2022) Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2022)060303c3-981d-4a18-ac83-a47e19920842Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2022) Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2022)3d160415-1f57-4f4e-849b-7fe2443ab314Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2022) Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 353: Sharing the Gospel (2022)21cea9ae-302f-47df-91cc-1d851313176dMon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho Was This Baby Jesus?Ella taped the shiny red bow on top of the candy cane wrapping paper. "I think Mom will really like her present," she told her big sister, Amanda.Amanda smiled. "It is a beautiful scarf. She will love that you knitted it yourself."While Amanda was finishing up her own wrapping, Ella wandered over to the wood chest in her sister's living room. On top of the chest was a papier-mâché nativity scene, complete with Joseph, Mary, baby Jesus, a donkey, and two shepherds. The figures were hand-painted in reds, greens, purple, cream colors, and gold. Ella picked up baby Jesus. "My friend Aubrey says Jesus was just some baby and that Christmas is all about Santa, cookies, and decorations." Amanda walked over to Ella. "Do you believe Jesus was just like any other baby?""At Sunday school the teacher said Jesus is God and man at the same time. But that doesn't make sense. How could Mary have God in her belly?" Ella cradled the tiny Jesus in the palm of her hand. Who was this baby Jesus?"It is confusing, isn't it?" Amanda sat down in a chair and pulled Ella close. "Jesus is God and has always existed, even before the world was made. But when the world became broken because the people God made disobeyed Him, God knew we needed Him to rescue us, so over two thousand years ago, Jesus came to earth as a baby to save us."Ella still didn't understand. "How does God being a baby save us?""Well, Jesus being born is just the beginning of the story. The main event happened at Easter, after Jesus grew up. That's when Jesus took the blame for all our sins--all the bad things we do, or think, or say. He was punished for them so we don't have to be. He never sinned, but He died for our sins and then rose from the dead."Ella couldn't imagine taking the blame for her little brother when he did bad things, or being grounded for her older brother when he broke the house rules. "Why would Jesus do that?"Amanda laughed. "Now that's an easy question to answer. Because He loves us that much!" -Bonnie Carr

Ella taped the shiny red bow on top of the candy cane wrapping paper. "I think Mom will really like her present," she told her big sister, Amanda.Amanda smiled. "It is a beautiful scarf. She will love that you knitted it yourself."While Amanda was finishing up her own wrapping, Ella wandered over to the wood chest in her sister's living room. On top of the chest was a papier-mâché nativity scene, complete with Joseph, Mary, baby Jesus, a donkey, and two shepherds. The figures were hand-painted in reds, greens, purple, cream colors, and gold. Ella picked up baby Jesus. "My friend Aubrey says Jesus was just some baby and that Christmas is all about Santa, cookies, and decorations." Amanda walked over to Ella. "Do you believe Jesus was just like any other baby?""At Sunday school the teacher said Jesus is God and man at the same time. But that doesn't make sense. How could Mary have God in her belly?" Ella cradled the tiny Jesus in the palm of her hand. Who was this baby Jesus?"It is confusing, isn't it?" Amanda sat down in a chair and pulled Ella close. "Jesus is God and has always existed, even before the world was made. But when the world became broken because the people God made disobeyed Him, God knew we needed Him to rescue us, so over two thousand years ago, Jesus came to earth as a baby to save us."Ella still didn't understand. "How does God being a baby save us?""Well, Jesus being born is just the beginning of the story. The main event happened at Easter, after Jesus grew up. That's when Jesus took the blame for all our sins--all the bad things we do, or think, or say. He was punished for them so we don't have to be. He never sinned, but He died for our sins and then rose from the dead."Ella couldn't imagine taking the blame for her little brother when he did bad things, or being grounded for her older brother when he broke the house rules. "Why would Jesus do that?"Amanda laughed. "Now that's an easy question to answer. Because He loves us that much!" -Bonnie Carr

Who Was This Baby Jesus?45643fcc-a864-4fcd-93bf-488b6bd54d61Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 19 A: Sharing with OthersHebrews 13:1-2 We hope you enjoy day 19 of our daily Advent series. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hebrews 13:1-2 We hope you enjoy day 19 of our daily Advent series. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 19 A: Sharing with Others303d6bbc-b910-4eac-87fe-97a217491b97Sun, 18 Dec 2022 11:00:42 +0000233https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Purified by Fire (2022) As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 352: Purified by Fire (2022)4fcf961a-0960-4b4e-83eb-1fc7ef7306a3Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Purified by Fire (2022) As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 352: Purified by Fire (2022)b79d98bc-0c80-48cb-9a89-af8060fc4cbdSun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Purified by Fire (2022) As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 352: Purified by Fire (2022)30190840-0d90-448d-b34c-c254f7695215Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 352: Purified by Fire (2022) As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter&#39;s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul&#39;s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 352: Purified by Fire (2022)1258b41c-d8e5-4e51-9214-0364bad5d1c3Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Hand in the GloveDad walked into Pedro's room to say good night. "You've been quiet tonight, Pedro. What's on your mind?" "I was just thinking about the missionary who spoke at church this week," Pedro said. "I really enjoyed hearing about the work he's doing and how people in the village where he lives are putting their faith in Jesus. It made me wonder if God wants me to be a missionary someday."Dad saw the puzzled frown on Pedro's face. "You don't seem very excited about the idea.""Well, it seems like a hard job--learning a new language and getting used to a different country. Sometimes you have to deal with heat and bugs and snakes--though I wouldn't mind those so much. But I might not be good at missionary work. What if God calls me to do something I can't do?"Dad thought for a moment, then reached over to Pedro's desk and picked up his baseball mitt. "What's this?" asked Dad.Pedro laughed. "It's my baseball glove."Dad walked over to the corner of the room and propped the glove against the wall. "Let's see," he said, looking around. "This will work." He took a ball and tossed it at the glove. Although the ball hit the center of the glove, it rolled to the floor. Dad picked up the glove and shook his head in disgust. "This glove is a total failure."Pedro furrowed his eyebrows. "The glove can't catch the ball by itself, Dad. It has to have a hand inside."Dad smiled. "You're right. You put your hand inside the glove to give it guidance and strength--you give it power to catch the ball. In the same way, God will give you the ability to do whatever He calls you to do--and all Christians are called to tell others about Jesus and show them His love, no matter where we are. He has a purpose for your life, Pedro, just like this glove has a purpose. God will never prop you in a corner and leave you alone. His mighty hand does the work when you're willing to be used. Trust Him to give you the strength and power you need, whether it's to tell people about Jesus in another country or just down the street." -Catherine Runyon

Dad walked into Pedro's room to say good night. "You've been quiet tonight, Pedro. What's on your mind?" "I was just thinking about the missionary who spoke at church this week," Pedro said. "I really enjoyed hearing about the work he's doing and how people in the village where he lives are putting their faith in Jesus. It made me wonder if God wants me to be a missionary someday."Dad saw the puzzled frown on Pedro's face. "You don't seem very excited about the idea.""Well, it seems like a hard job--learning a new language and getting used to a different country. Sometimes you have to deal with heat and bugs and snakes--though I wouldn't mind those so much. But I might not be good at missionary work. What if God calls me to do something I can't do?"Dad thought for a moment, then reached over to Pedro's desk and picked up his baseball mitt. "What's this?" asked Dad.Pedro laughed. "It's my baseball glove."Dad walked over to the corner of the room and propped the glove against the wall. "Let's see," he said, looking around. "This will work." He took a ball and tossed it at the glove. Although the ball hit the center of the glove, it rolled to the floor. Dad picked up the glove and shook his head in disgust. "This glove is a total failure."Pedro furrowed his eyebrows. "The glove can't catch the ball by itself, Dad. It has to have a hand inside."Dad smiled. "You're right. You put your hand inside the glove to give it guidance and strength--you give it power to catch the ball. In the same way, God will give you the ability to do whatever He calls you to do--and all Christians are called to tell others about Jesus and show them His love, no matter where we are. He has a purpose for your life, Pedro, just like this glove has a purpose. God will never prop you in a corner and leave you alone. His mighty hand does the work when you're willing to be used. Trust Him to give you the strength and power you need, whether it's to tell people about Jesus in another country or just down the street." -Catherine Runyon

The Hand in the Glove11c503c4-0d7c-45b5-adb9-10c67c77e385Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/18/22 Closer Than You Think: When He Reveals Himself Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. What is our response when God does reveal Himself? We've been showing up and placing ourselves in God's Presence for the past 22 days. Sometimes we merely expect God to be silent and still. But what if God revealed Himself in a dramatic way? What would be our response? Mass Readings from December 18, 2022: Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalms 24:1-6.Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. What is our response when God does reveal Himself? We've been showing up and placing ourselves in God's Presence for the past 22 days. Sometimes we merely expect God to be silent and still. But what if God revealed Himself in a dramatic way? What would be our response? Mass Readings from December 18, 2022: Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalms 24:1-6.Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24

full12/18/22 Closer Than You Think: When He Reveals Himself 976be8de-11a6-4759-b334-b829301de9c4Sat, 17 Dec 2022 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/18/22 Closer Than You Think: When He Reveals Himself Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. What is our response when God does reveal Himself? We've been showing up and placing ourselves in God's Presence for the past 22 days. Sometimes we merely expect God to be silent and still. But what if God revealed Himself in a dramatic way? What would be our response? Mass Readings from December 18, 2022: Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalms 24:1-6.Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. What is our response when God does reveal Himself? We've been showing up and placing ourselves in God's Presence for the past 22 days. Sometimes we merely expect God to be silent and still. But what if God revealed Himself in a dramatic way? What would be our response? Mass Readings from December 18, 2022: Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalms 24:1-6.Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24

full12/18/22 Closer Than You Think: When He Reveals Himself ea28e90f-8332-4858-8439-f89c93585d90Sat, 17 Dec 2022 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/18/22 Closer Than You Think: When He Reveals Himself Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. What is our response when God does reveal Himself? We've been showing up and placing ourselves in God's Presence for the past 22 days. Sometimes we merely expect God to be silent and still. But what if God revealed Himself in a dramatic way? What would be our response? Mass Readings from December 18, 2022: Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalms 24:1-6.Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. What is our response when God does reveal Himself? We've been showing up and placing ourselves in God's Presence for the past 22 days. Sometimes we merely expect God to be silent and still. But what if God revealed Himself in a dramatic way? What would be our response? Mass Readings from December 18, 2022: Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalms 24:1-6.Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24

full12/18/22 Closer Than You Think: When He Reveals Himself dcab9d88-925f-4a09-86cc-85faa6079c4aSat, 17 Dec 2022 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 18 A: The AnimalsGenesis 1:25 Please enjoy Day 18 of our daily Advent episodes. We've made them very short and easy to listen to so you can catch up on a few it you need. Merry Christmas! To contact me, simply go to: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genesis 1:25 Please enjoy Day 18 of our daily Advent episodes. We've made them very short and easy to listen to so you can catch up on a few it you need. Merry Christmas! To contact me, simply go to: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 18 A: The Animals31622bb7-e77c-4e68-8ed4-2bb98c058f7cSat, 17 Dec 2022 11:00:18 +0000312https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: Draw Near to God (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 351: Draw Near to God (2022)2304756b-3df5-4639-84e2-1d113b9c6b62Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: Draw Near to God (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 351: Draw Near to God (2022)9f1fe812-6955-4d5d-90c4-122275142d49Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: Draw Near to God (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 351: Draw Near to God (2022)5e94d447-ed1e-49fe-815a-bf7f5ca1f1e1Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 351: Draw Near to God (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of resisting the devil and invites us to draw near to God because he is constantly pursuing us, especially as we share in his suffering. Today’s readings are James 3-5, Colossians 1-2, and Proverbs 30:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 351: Draw Near to God (2022)b83e332b-2d60-4c70-8bb1-520a0d56173bSat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsQuokka Power"Sky, come look at this video!" "Mom, you're squealing," Sky said as she walked into the kitchen. "Is it another kitten video?" "No, it's an animal I've never heard of before--a quokka." Sky watched the video of the adorable furry marsupial and giggled. "It looks like a cross between a bear, a mouse, and a wallaby, but it's the size of a cat!"After the video, Mom and Sky looked up facts on the quokka. "They only live in Australia," Mom said. "And they can survive off the fat stored up in their tails for up to a month without food and water!" Mom's cell phone rang and she paused to answer it. Sky noticed her Mom sounded upset during the conversation. "Who was that?" Sky asked when Mom hung up. "Our car will cost a lot more to fix than they were originally thinking. Between this and the situation I had to deal with last week…" Mom grabbed a rag and started tackling the dishes as she muttered to herself."Mom? I was just wondering--have you tapped into your power today?" Mom paused her ferocious scrubbing. "What do you mean?" "Have you read your Bible or prayed today? Whenever I'm having a tough time, you remind me to lean on God's power…and some of the best ways to do that are to talk to God and read His Word." Mom set the rag down and smiled. "You're absolutely right, Sky. Thanks for reminding me. I allowed so many things to distract me today that I haven't taken the time to be with Jesus. When I take time to listen to His voice, He puts everything into perspective--even the hard things." "If you think about it, Mom, our lives as followers of Jesus can be kind of like the quokkas. They rely on the fat stored in their tails to give them sustenance, and we can rely on God's Word stored in our hearts." Mom nodded. "As we read and remember the truth of the Bible, Jesus feeds us spiritually us and reminds us that we can trust Him. This mom is going to fatten herself up with the truth of God's Word!" Sky shook her head. "Okay, now you're just being weird." -Savannah Coleman

"Sky, come look at this video!" "Mom, you're squealing," Sky said as she walked into the kitchen. "Is it another kitten video?" "No, it's an animal I've never heard of before--a quokka." Sky watched the video of the adorable furry marsupial and giggled. "It looks like a cross between a bear, a mouse, and a wallaby, but it's the size of a cat!"After the video, Mom and Sky looked up facts on the quokka. "They only live in Australia," Mom said. "And they can survive off the fat stored up in their tails for up to a month without food and water!" Mom's cell phone rang and she paused to answer it. Sky noticed her Mom sounded upset during the conversation. "Who was that?" Sky asked when Mom hung up. "Our car will cost a lot more to fix than they were originally thinking. Between this and the situation I had to deal with last week…" Mom grabbed a rag and started tackling the dishes as she muttered to herself."Mom? I was just wondering--have you tapped into your power today?" Mom paused her ferocious scrubbing. "What do you mean?" "Have you read your Bible or prayed today? Whenever I'm having a tough time, you remind me to lean on God's power…and some of the best ways to do that are to talk to God and read His Word." Mom set the rag down and smiled. "You're absolutely right, Sky. Thanks for reminding me. I allowed so many things to distract me today that I haven't taken the time to be with Jesus. When I take time to listen to His voice, He puts everything into perspective--even the hard things." "If you think about it, Mom, our lives as followers of Jesus can be kind of like the quokkas. They rely on the fat stored in their tails to give them sustenance, and we can rely on God's Word stored in our hearts." Mom nodded. "As we read and remember the truth of the Bible, Jesus feeds us spiritually us and reminds us that we can trust Him. This mom is going to fatten herself up with the truth of God's Word!" Sky shook her head. "Okay, now you're just being weird." -Savannah Coleman

Quokka Power97309349-c769-42e6-b3f9-d125a24f09e7Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent day 17 A: Thank you for our FamilyEphesians 3:14-15 We hope you enjoy day 17 of our daily Advent series. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ephesians 3:14-15 We hope you enjoy day 17 of our daily Advent series. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent day 17 A: Thank you for our Familye3b26abc-98e1-48b7-9b81-c324a932f9e3Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:00:44 +0000221https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 88 - Daily Habits That Everyone Needs To Hear: Will Ahmed What are the habits and hacks that can make sure that you are as efficient as possible in all areas of your life? In this moment Will Ahmed the founder and CEO of Whoop, the wearable technology that measures Strain, Recovery, and Sleep, discusses his daily routine that embodies his companies values and mission: to unlock human performance. It’s not alway easy, from morning workouts to ice cold showers, but by investing in himself everyday, it turns into huge dividends. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/Hel56MkXMvb Will: https://www.instagram.com/willahmed/?hl=en https://twitter.com/willahmed?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the habits and hacks that can make sure that you are as efficient as possible in all areas of your life? In this moment Will Ahmed the founder and CEO of Whoop, the wearable technology that measures Strain, Recovery, and Sleep, discusses his daily routine that embodies his companies values and mission: to unlock human performance. It’s not alway easy, from morning workouts to ice cold showers, but by investing in himself everyday, it turns into huge dividends. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/Hel56MkXMvb Will: https://www.instagram.com/willahmed/?hl=en https://twitter.com/willahmed?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 88 - Daily Habits That Everyone Needs To Hear: Will Ahmed 2c6766fd-0194-4a85-8626-5d57096428cdFri, 16 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000773https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Faith and Works (2022) Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 350: Faith and Works (2022)9f95f0a8-4dd9-481c-9e99-64f09412bec4Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Faith and Works (2022) Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 350: Faith and Works (2022)110f82b8-701a-4a90-bf2a-4b4273a0dee4Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Faith and Works (2022) Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 350: Faith and Works (2022)1d0bd207-fda4-4d66-b99f-f2dae450d5adFri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 350: Faith and Works (2022) Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful truths contained in the letter of James, including a discussion of faith and works and addressing the importance of demonstrating our intrinsic belonging to the Lord through our actions. Today’s readings are James 1-2, Philippians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 350: Faith and Works (2022)6ea88369-2f94-47b9-9169-cac642d9ef84Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGuest of Honor"We're still at the mall, Mom," Soren said, frustrated. "The car won't start, and a guy from a garage across the street is working on it now. Dad says we'll be there as soon as we can, but it'll be a while. He said to tell you the show must go on, whatever that means."Mom knew what Dad meant. He was talking about the surprise birthday party they had planned for Soren. Dad had taken Soren shopping just to get him out of the house. The guests were in the living room now, waiting for him to come home. Mom knew Dad was telling her to go ahead with the games and food.An hour later, Soren burst into the house. "Mom," he called, "we're home. You'll never guess--""Surprise! Surprise!" his friends shouted, interrupting him. Soren was surprised!"About time you got here," said Patrick, one of the guests. "We were about ready to give your birthday presents to somebody else.""Nuh-uh! They're Soren's," protested Soren's sister, Penny. She slipped her little hand into her big brother's. "It's his birfday.""It's okay, Penny. We wouldn't give his gifts to anyone else," Patrick assured her. He handed a present to Soren. "Here, open mine first.""Glad you finally made it, Soren" said another friend after Soren had opened all his gifts. "Your birthday party just wasn't right without you."After all his guests were gone, Soren sat down to eat a piece of his birthday cake. "I wish I hadn't missed the games, but at least the car was fixed in time for me to see everyone and open my presents.""I'm glad too," said Mom. "As Penny says, it's your 'birfday,' and a birthday celebration without the guest of honor--the birthday person--just isn't worth much.""Happy birfday, Soren," Penny said, grinning. She pointed to the nativity set on a nearby table. "And happy birfday, Jesus!"Mom laughed. "Thanks for the reminder, Penny. With everything going on this time of year, it can easy for us to forget that we celebrate Jesus's birthday at Christmas and how He became human so He could save us from sin. Let's make sure He's our guest of honor at Christmas and celebrate the wonderful gift of His birth." -Hazel W. Marett

"We're still at the mall, Mom," Soren said, frustrated. "The car won't start, and a guy from a garage across the street is working on it now. Dad says we'll be there as soon as we can, but it'll be a while. He said to tell you the show must go on, whatever that means."Mom knew what Dad meant. He was talking about the surprise birthday party they had planned for Soren. Dad had taken Soren shopping just to get him out of the house. The guests were in the living room now, waiting for him to come home. Mom knew Dad was telling her to go ahead with the games and food.An hour later, Soren burst into the house. "Mom," he called, "we're home. You'll never guess--""Surprise! Surprise!" his friends shouted, interrupting him. Soren was surprised!"About time you got here," said Patrick, one of the guests. "We were about ready to give your birthday presents to somebody else.""Nuh-uh! They're Soren's," protested Soren's sister, Penny. She slipped her little hand into her big brother's. "It's his birfday.""It's okay, Penny. We wouldn't give his gifts to anyone else," Patrick assured her. He handed a present to Soren. "Here, open mine first.""Glad you finally made it, Soren" said another friend after Soren had opened all his gifts. "Your birthday party just wasn't right without you."After all his guests were gone, Soren sat down to eat a piece of his birthday cake. "I wish I hadn't missed the games, but at least the car was fixed in time for me to see everyone and open my presents.""I'm glad too," said Mom. "As Penny says, it's your 'birfday,' and a birthday celebration without the guest of honor--the birthday person--just isn't worth much.""Happy birfday, Soren," Penny said, grinning. She pointed to the nativity set on a nearby table. "And happy birfday, Jesus!"Mom laughed. "Thanks for the reminder, Penny. With everything going on this time of year, it can easy for us to forget that we celebrate Jesus's birthday at Christmas and how He became human so He could save us from sin. Let's make sure He's our guest of honor at Christmas and celebrate the wonderful gift of His birth." -Hazel W. Marett

Guest of Honored0af494-6f6c-49fc-a984-78d29138d528Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoes God Need Me to Pray for What I Need? When we are struggling spiritually or experiencing some physical suffering we can find ourselves asking the question; &quot;Is God listening to my prayer?&quot; Since he already knows what we need before we even ask him, should we just trust in his providence? Is it an either or? Today, Fr Mike encourages us with examples from scripture to highlight that we ought to both pray for what we need as well as trust that God hears our prayers and will respond according to his good will and pleasure. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we are struggling spiritually or experiencing some physical suffering we can find ourselves asking the question; &quot;Is God listening to my prayer?&quot; Since he already knows what we need before we even ask him, should we just trust in his providence? Is it an either or? Today, Fr Mike encourages us with examples from scripture to highlight that we ought to both pray for what we need as well as trust that God hears our prayers and will respond according to his good will and pleasure. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDoes God Need Me to Pray for What I Need?fea2f7b4-79dd-4793-a7e2-7a8eef2a047fThu, 15 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoes God Need Me to Pray for What I Need? When we are struggling spiritually or experiencing some physical suffering we can find ourselves asking the question; &quot;Is God listening to my prayer?&quot; Since he already knows what we need before we even ask him, should we just trust in his providence? Is it an either or? Today, Fr Mike encourages us with examples from scripture to highlight that we ought to both pray for what we need as well as trust that God hears our prayers and will respond according to his good will and pleasure. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we are struggling spiritually or experiencing some physical suffering we can find ourselves asking the question; &quot;Is God listening to my prayer?&quot; Since he already knows what we need before we even ask him, should we just trust in his providence? Is it an either or? Today, Fr Mike encourages us with examples from scripture to highlight that we ought to both pray for what we need as well as trust that God hears our prayers and will respond according to his good will and pleasure. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDoes God Need Me to Pray for What I Need?b9a31e28-0ffc-416d-bfab-1903acce6668Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 16 A: Why Jesus CameHebrews 2:14-15 We hope you enjoy day 16 of our daily Advent series. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hebrews 2:14-15 We hope you enjoy day 16 of our daily Advent series. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 16 A: Why Jesus Came5067795c-e04e-48e7-af64-bdc00c18ba81Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:00:34 +0000290https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Masculinity Crisis and How to Fix ItToday Sam and John are joined by a seasoned veteran who has been fighting against the downfall of true masculinity for many years, Matthew Christoff. In order to move to appropriate solutions, we first assess and diagnose the crisis of masculinity in the Catholic Church as well as society. After discussing the downfall over the years we go into effective and lasting solutions for men to make and implement today. Every Catholic Man Site - https://everycatholicman.com Every Catholic Man Podcast - https://everycatholicman.buzzsprout.com Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance - https://www.catholicmenleaders.org 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Matthew James Christoff is a Catholic convert and evangelist of Catholic men. Matthew is a co-founder of the Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance and HeroicMen.com, the founder of the New Evangelization Project and CatholicManNight.com, and is featured in the Knights of Columbus Into the Breach Video Series. Matthew's professional career includes being a strategy consultant for Fortune 50 companies and a brand manager in a major consumer products company. Matthew has a Masters in Theology from the Augustine Institute, a Masters in Business and a Civil Engineering degree from Purdue University. Matthew is married to his childhood sweetheart, has four married adult children and grandchildren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Sam and John are joined by a seasoned veteran who has been fighting against the downfall of true masculinity for many years, Matthew Christoff. In order to move to appropriate solutions, we first assess and diagnose the crisis of masculinity in the Catholic Church as well as society. After discussing the downfall over the years we go into effective and lasting solutions for men to make and implement today. Every Catholic Man Site - https://everycatholicman.com Every Catholic Man Podcast - https://everycatholicman.buzzsprout.com Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance - https://www.catholicmenleaders.org 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Matthew James Christoff is a Catholic convert and evangelist of Catholic men. Matthew is a co-founder of the Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance and HeroicMen.com, the founder of the New Evangelization Project and CatholicManNight.com, and is featured in the Knights of Columbus Into the Breach Video Series. Matthew's professional career includes being a strategy consultant for Fortune 50 companies and a brand manager in a major consumer products company. Matthew has a Masters in Theology from the Augustine Institute, a Masters in Business and a Civil Engineering degree from Purdue University. Matthew is married to his childhood sweetheart, has four married adult children and grandchildren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Masculinity Crisis and How to Fix It059ffa7d-1f4e-4495-ad4b-ad5bc2312ab3Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +00003346https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBarbara Corcoran: Turning $1,000 to $1 Billion!As the original Shark of all 13 seasons of the Shark Tank, Barbara Corcoran has never stopped swimming or hustling. Ever since 1973 when she borrowed $1000 to start her own real estate firm, Barbara’s relentless drive and spirit turned The Corcoran Group into $6 billion dollar business. Coming from a poor neighbourhood and the second of ten children, Barbara always knew how to scrap and stand out from the crowd. She also knew how to use any setbacks as fuel for success, whether that was being labelled the ‘dumb’ D grade dyslexic student to being bitterly betrayed by her boyfriend. In this candid conversation, Barbara shares her hard won no nonsense lessons in life and business, revealing how she had no other option but to become an entrepreneur and use everything at her disposal to reach the top. Barbara: Instagram - http://bit.ly/3FNPGGt Twitter - http://bit.ly/3PqTrEY Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the original Shark of all 13 seasons of the Shark Tank, Barbara Corcoran has never stopped swimming or hustling. Ever since 1973 when she borrowed $1000 to start her own real estate firm, Barbara’s relentless drive and spirit turned The Corcoran Group into $6 billion dollar business. Coming from a poor neighbourhood and the second of ten children, Barbara always knew how to scrap and stand out from the crowd. She also knew how to use any setbacks as fuel for success, whether that was being labelled the ‘dumb’ D grade dyslexic student to being bitterly betrayed by her boyfriend. In this candid conversation, Barbara shares her hard won no nonsense lessons in life and business, revealing how she had no other option but to become an entrepreneur and use everything at her disposal to reach the top. Barbara: Instagram - http://bit.ly/3FNPGGt Twitter - http://bit.ly/3PqTrEY Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBarbara Corcoran: Turning $1,000 to $1 Billion!08503826-4aed-4220-adcb-99b3ab4d9714Thu, 15 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +00004296https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Holy Indifference (2022) Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 349: Holy Indifference (2022)fae10c97-1904-4f0d-a5d0-cde6c3ecca63Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Holy Indifference (2022) Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 349: Holy Indifference (2022)fc9bbccf-b7b9-4025-8f7d-5bdb8d520e2bThu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Holy Indifference (2022) Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 349: Holy Indifference (2022)dbad5453-b112-489a-9f9b-492ec2bf5b44Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 349: Holy Indifference (2022) Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by serving all in the world, furthuring St. Paul’s legacy of ordinary service, a willingness to share the gospel, and a dedication to following God’s will. Today’s readings are Acts 28, Philippians 1-2, and Proverbs 29:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 349: Holy Indifference (2022)c7e9f326-2567-4051-85f5-c6cb9630744eThu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTime to Learn"Mom," Jade said as she helped put food away after dinner one evening, "I'm confused.""About what?" Mom asked."Well, Alice acts like she's better than some kids at school, and she says mean things to them. She told me she trusted Jesus as her Savior recently, but if she really did, she should be nicer. We've been studying the fruit of the Spirit in church, but she acts like she never heard of it."As Jade loaded the dishwasher, her grey kitten jumped up on the counter, causing a big mess. "Coco! Get down!" Jade scolded, and Coco jumped down and walked calmly away. "Now I have to clean up this mess! Sometimes I wish I didn't even have a cat. She can be such a pain!" grumbled Jade as she wiped the counter."Do you want to give Coco away?" Mom asked.Jade shook her head. She picked up Coco and stroked her soft fur. "I can't expect you to know everything you need to yet. You're still a baby, and I'm not going to give up on you and give you away," she told her."That's right," Mom said. "You need to train her and teach her how to behave. Most of all, you have to be patient with her." Mom paused. "And I'm sure you don't really want to give Alice away either."Jade looked puzzled. "Give Alice away? What do you mean?""I mean you don't want to give up on her. She's a baby too--what the Bible calls an 'infant in Christ.' She needs time to learn lessons from God's Word and for the Holy Spirit to work that knowledge out in her life. He's helping all of us learn and grow in our relationship with Jesus and shaping us to be more like Him. So be patient with Alice and help her learn those things, the way God is patient with us.""But how can I help her learn?" asked Jade."Be a good friend and teach her by your example," said Mom. "Invite her to programs at church like Bible club so she can learn more about Jesus and meet other Christian kids."Jade grinned. "Okay. I'll talk to her tomorrow." -Vicki L. Reinhardt

"Mom," Jade said as she helped put food away after dinner one evening, "I'm confused.""About what?" Mom asked."Well, Alice acts like she's better than some kids at school, and she says mean things to them. She told me she trusted Jesus as her Savior recently, but if she really did, she should be nicer. We've been studying the fruit of the Spirit in church, but she acts like she never heard of it."As Jade loaded the dishwasher, her grey kitten jumped up on the counter, causing a big mess. "Coco! Get down!" Jade scolded, and Coco jumped down and walked calmly away. "Now I have to clean up this mess! Sometimes I wish I didn't even have a cat. She can be such a pain!" grumbled Jade as she wiped the counter."Do you want to give Coco away?" Mom asked.Jade shook her head. She picked up Coco and stroked her soft fur. "I can't expect you to know everything you need to yet. You're still a baby, and I'm not going to give up on you and give you away," she told her."That's right," Mom said. "You need to train her and teach her how to behave. Most of all, you have to be patient with her." Mom paused. "And I'm sure you don't really want to give Alice away either."Jade looked puzzled. "Give Alice away? What do you mean?""I mean you don't want to give up on her. She's a baby too--what the Bible calls an 'infant in Christ.' She needs time to learn lessons from God's Word and for the Holy Spirit to work that knowledge out in her life. He's helping all of us learn and grow in our relationship with Jesus and shaping us to be more like Him. So be patient with Alice and help her learn those things, the way God is patient with us.""But how can I help her learn?" asked Jade."Be a good friend and teach her by your example," said Mom. "Invite her to programs at church like Bible club so she can learn more about Jesus and meet other Christian kids."Jade grinned. "Okay. I'll talk to her tomorrow." -Vicki L. Reinhardt

Time to Learnd370e455-415d-4ec9-a957-6dcfcdc0287eThu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMalachi 1 – Israel Doubts God’s LoveMalachi 1

Malachi 1

fullMalachi 1 – Israel Doubts God’s Love75c6ba9d-3d6f-49ff-b0d5-0bab59ade9dcWed, 14 Dec 2022 14:11:14 +0000578https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 15 A: Heavenly TreasuresMatthew 6:20-21 Enjoy day 15 in our daily advent series. If you've missed a few days, simply go back and listen. We kept them short so you can catch &nbsp;up quickly in the car, over breakfast, or before bed.&nbsp; Joshua and I also hope you can join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International. &nbsp;We trust the way they work which is why Joshua and I have been sponsoring kids from Compassion International long before this podcast ever aired. It’s by God’s grace that the podcast has grown and we want to use this platform to help as many children as we can. To join us, simply text KBS to 83393 or visit www.compassion.com/kbs Thank you again for listening, for sharing the Bible with your children and for your generosity in praying and supporting the children at Compassion International. If you'd like to contact me, go to &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 6:20-21 Enjoy day 15 in our daily advent series. If you've missed a few days, simply go back and listen. We kept them short so you can catch &nbsp;up quickly in the car, over breakfast, or before bed.&nbsp; Joshua and I also hope you can join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International. &nbsp;We trust the way they work which is why Joshua and I have been sponsoring kids from Compassion International long before this podcast ever aired. It’s by God’s grace that the podcast has grown and we want to use this platform to help as many children as we can. To join us, simply text KBS to 83393 or visit www.compassion.com/kbs Thank you again for listening, for sharing the Bible with your children and for your generosity in praying and supporting the children at Compassion International. If you'd like to contact me, go to &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 15 A: Heavenly Treasuresa5f083b5-8d57-4019-ae8b-2c3f0e5f6544Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:00:49 +0000298https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHoliday PeaceHolidays are rough. The statistics are clear, most people have the most negative emotions during the holidays. Ironic, eh? The devil does a good job ruining our "holy-days." But what if it didn't have to be that way? Do you want to have a "peaceful" holiday? If so, I encourage you to listen to this episode as I offer six practical ways to transform your holiday experience. I'm not promising they'll be easy - or even comfortable! Instead though, they bring you closer to God and thus closer to peace. I wish you the best holiday season; celebrate the birth of our Lord and the celebration of Our Lady with joy and peace!

Holidays are rough. The statistics are clear, most people have the most negative emotions during the holidays. Ironic, eh? The devil does a good job ruining our "holy-days." But what if it didn't have to be that way? Do you want to have a "peaceful" holiday? If so, I encourage you to listen to this episode as I offer six practical ways to transform your holiday experience. I'm not promising they'll be easy - or even comfortable! Instead though, they bring you closer to God and thus closer to peace. I wish you the best holiday season; celebrate the birth of our Lord and the celebration of Our Lady with joy and peace!

fullHoliday Peaceb1ac8e98-be56-481d-ac8b-b9591685c5c9Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#463 The Argument That Led Me Out of Mormonism - Jeremy ChristiansenJeremy Christiansen, author of From the Susquehanna to the Tiber: A Memoir of Conversion from Mormonism to the Roman Catholic Church, joins us for a conversation about arguments against Mormonism. Which will work and why? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. We&#8217;ll talk a bit about defending your Catholic faith this time, because among those who are interested in defending the Catholic faith there&#8217;s probably three people they&#8217;d most like to try out th…

Jeremy Christiansen, author of From the Susquehanna to the Tiber: A Memoir of Conversion from Mormonism to the Roman Catholic Church, joins us for a conversation about arguments against Mormonism. Which will work and why? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. We&#8217;ll talk a bit about defending your Catholic faith this time, because among those who are interested in defending the Catholic faith there&#8217;s probably three people they&#8217;d most like to try out th…

#463 The Argument That Led Me Out of Mormonism - Jeremy Christiansen9ba4ba10-17ca-493b-87d5-cccd9b3eb549Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2022) Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2022)b93b355d-550c-4459-b821-01014dbb86adWed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2022) Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2022)8c6cb283-5b20-4bfc-9d27-17708c1e04d2Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2022) Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2022)626e70ba-fa66-4a7f-975c-f3a532e3d194Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2022) Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 348: Rules for the New Life (2022)a2a00583-1d6a-4383-b1a1-29255a3ca558Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA New TraditionClunk, clunk, clunk! Olivia slammed her fists on the piano keys, tears stinging her eyes. Dad put down the evergreen wreath he had been about to hang and hurried to Olivia's side. "What's wrong, Liv? Your piano playing was so beautiful. You know that 'Deck the Halls' is my favorite Christmas carol." He cleared his throat, preparing to sing, but Olivia stopped him. "No, Dad. I don't want to play this year. Christmas is all wrong." Dad's expression turned sad. "You're right. Without your mom, Christmas is not the same." Olivia wiped away a tear and pointed toward the kitchen. "Mom always made homemade snickerdoodles this time of year. It's tradition that we bring snickerdoodles to the nursing home and give them to the residents. Nothing feels right this year without Mom." Dad nodded slowly. "I wish I could have made snickerdoodles, but I couldn't find your mom's recipe. I know it was one of your favorite traditions." His voice cracked slightly. "I'm sorry, Liv." Olivia looked at her dad and for the first time realized how difficult this Christmas must be for him too. She closed her eyes and said a silent prayer for both of them. Jesus, I know You understand what we're going through because you experienced sadness too when you came and died to save us, she prayed. Please help us through this. When she opened her eyes, her gaze fell on the piano music in front of her. Suddenly, she had an idea. "Dad, what if this year we start a new tradition?" "What do you have in mind?" Olivia placed her hands on the piano keys and played the opening chords of "Deck the Halls." Instinctively, her dad started singing along. "Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la."Olivia stopped playing. "See? Neither of us can cook like Mom, but I can play the piano and you can sing. The nursing home has a piano. What if we go there tonight and sing Christmas carols with the residents? I bet it would make their Christmas really special." Dad's grin said it all. "That's a great idea, Liv. This will be a wonderful new tradition." Olivia smiled. "A tradition that would make Mom happy." -Amanda Spino

Clunk, clunk, clunk! Olivia slammed her fists on the piano keys, tears stinging her eyes. Dad put down the evergreen wreath he had been about to hang and hurried to Olivia's side. "What's wrong, Liv? Your piano playing was so beautiful. You know that 'Deck the Halls' is my favorite Christmas carol." He cleared his throat, preparing to sing, but Olivia stopped him. "No, Dad. I don't want to play this year. Christmas is all wrong." Dad's expression turned sad. "You're right. Without your mom, Christmas is not the same." Olivia wiped away a tear and pointed toward the kitchen. "Mom always made homemade snickerdoodles this time of year. It's tradition that we bring snickerdoodles to the nursing home and give them to the residents. Nothing feels right this year without Mom." Dad nodded slowly. "I wish I could have made snickerdoodles, but I couldn't find your mom's recipe. I know it was one of your favorite traditions." His voice cracked slightly. "I'm sorry, Liv." Olivia looked at her dad and for the first time realized how difficult this Christmas must be for him too. She closed her eyes and said a silent prayer for both of them. Jesus, I know You understand what we're going through because you experienced sadness too when you came and died to save us, she prayed. Please help us through this. When she opened her eyes, her gaze fell on the piano music in front of her. Suddenly, she had an idea. "Dad, what if this year we start a new tradition?" "What do you have in mind?" Olivia placed her hands on the piano keys and played the opening chords of "Deck the Halls." Instinctively, her dad started singing along. "Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la."Olivia stopped playing. "See? Neither of us can cook like Mom, but I can play the piano and you can sing. The nursing home has a piano. What if we go there tonight and sing Christmas carols with the residents? I bet it would make their Christmas really special." Dad's grin said it all. "That's a great idea, Liv. This will be a wonderful new tradition." Olivia smiled. "A tradition that would make Mom happy." -Amanda Spino

A New Tradition25899158-404a-45c5-a9f8-0ad5dfc77694Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 14 A: Sing!Psalm 95:1-7 We hope you enjoy day 14 of our daily Advent series. &nbsp; To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 95:1-7 We hope you enjoy day 14 of our daily Advent series. &nbsp; To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 14 A: Sing!308d008c-acce-45d1-8253-6f664279089eTue, 13 Dec 2022 11:00:26 +0000293https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2022) Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2022)f7c20c46-f3aa-4576-aef8-a83162b9cecdTue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2022) Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2022)b76b19e4-928e-453a-9a2e-cea42fc7c0caTue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2022) Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2022)a9be366a-13fd-490e-b136-fe8447963d6fTue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2022) Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul’s main theme of unity in the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2022)87c5f50f-e9fb-4f03-8840-3deb5fb6f117Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOrdinary, But Important"I wish I could have a singing or acting part in the Christmas play," Angelica said. "It would be nice to be important for a change, instead of just pressing costumes.""Angelica, you are important," Mom said as she sliced potatoes for dinner."Want me to set the table?" offered Angelica, walking over to the cupboard. "Can we use the good crystal goblets tonight? They're so pretty!""Sure," said Mom. "But how about taking these cookies over to Mrs. Ashe? She doesn't get many visitors, so it'd be nice if you could stay and talk with her for a while."When Angelica returned home, her family was just sitting down to eat. As she slipped into her chair, she saw crystal goblets at each place, but no plates. "Let's thank God for our food," said Dad, so Angelica quickly closed her eyes.When Dad said "Amen," Mom picked up the casserole dish and handed it to Angelica. "Help yourself," said Mom. Angelica held the dish uncertainly. "Why don't we have plates?" She looked at her little brother and sister. "I bet you guys set the table.""No, I did," said Mom. "The goblets are very pretty, so why not just use them? Plates would look so ordinary next to the goblets." Dad's eyes twinkled, and Angelica's little brother and sister stifled giggles."But we can't use them for this kind of food!" Angelica protested."You're right. We need different dishes for different foods," said Mom. "Dishes aren't all alike because each has a different purpose. It's that way in God's kingdom too. He uses people for different purposes--some to sing, some to preach, some to visit elderly people, and…""And some to press costumes, right?" Angelica said, smirking.Mom nodded. "That's another way He uses some of us. Some jobs appear to be more glamorous to us than others, but each is as important as the next. Each one of us is special to Jesus, and He's given us different abilities and tasks so we can all serve Him together and help more people know about Him.""Okay, I get the point," Angelica said. "Ordinary plates are very important. I'll get them." She grinned. "And after dinner, I have some very important costumes to press!" -Hazel W. Marett

"I wish I could have a singing or acting part in the Christmas play," Angelica said. "It would be nice to be important for a change, instead of just pressing costumes.""Angelica, you are important," Mom said as she sliced potatoes for dinner."Want me to set the table?" offered Angelica, walking over to the cupboard. "Can we use the good crystal goblets tonight? They're so pretty!""Sure," said Mom. "But how about taking these cookies over to Mrs. Ashe? She doesn't get many visitors, so it'd be nice if you could stay and talk with her for a while."When Angelica returned home, her family was just sitting down to eat. As she slipped into her chair, she saw crystal goblets at each place, but no plates. "Let's thank God for our food," said Dad, so Angelica quickly closed her eyes.When Dad said "Amen," Mom picked up the casserole dish and handed it to Angelica. "Help yourself," said Mom. Angelica held the dish uncertainly. "Why don't we have plates?" She looked at her little brother and sister. "I bet you guys set the table.""No, I did," said Mom. "The goblets are very pretty, so why not just use them? Plates would look so ordinary next to the goblets." Dad's eyes twinkled, and Angelica's little brother and sister stifled giggles."But we can't use them for this kind of food!" Angelica protested."You're right. We need different dishes for different foods," said Mom. "Dishes aren't all alike because each has a different purpose. It's that way in God's kingdom too. He uses people for different purposes--some to sing, some to preach, some to visit elderly people, and…""And some to press costumes, right?" Angelica said, smirking.Mom nodded. "That's another way He uses some of us. Some jobs appear to be more glamorous to us than others, but each is as important as the next. Each one of us is special to Jesus, and He's given us different abilities and tasks so we can all serve Him together and help more people know about Him.""Okay, I get the point," Angelica said. "Ordinary plates are very important. I'll get them." She grinned. "And after dinner, I have some very important costumes to press!" -Hazel W. Marett

Ordinary, But Important711b2c2a-31f5-445b-8727-f485e5ac8f57Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 13 A: Special GiftsMatthew 2:11 Thank you for taking the time to teach your kids what Christmas is really about. I'm grateful to play a small part in this as you use this podcast for your family to prepare for Christmas. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. To contact me, click https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 2:11 Thank you for taking the time to teach your kids what Christmas is really about. I'm grateful to play a small part in this as you use this podcast for your family to prepare for Christmas. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. To contact me, click https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 13 A: Special Giftsb8567862-20e9-4dc4-84b0-2670a87f861dMon, 12 Dec 2022 11:00:04 +0000309https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Power of your mind with Dr Vic ManzoAre you blaming someone or something else for that problem in your life? Most of us humans do a horrible job of really taking responsibility for the fact that God gave us the power to create our own futures. Most of us spend a lot of time being angry over something that deep down we really can fix. I want to invite you to stop being one of those people. Life really is that much better once you stop playing a victim - and you have that power in your mind right now. Join me in this episode as Dr. Vic Manzo and I discuss how powerful your mindset is. From the quantum level up to the macro level, your mind determines everything. He gives some practical advice and encouragement to make big changes, right now! You can read more about Dr. Vic at his website https://www.empoweryourreality.com/links

Are you blaming someone or something else for that problem in your life? Most of us humans do a horrible job of really taking responsibility for the fact that God gave us the power to create our own futures. Most of us spend a lot of time being angry over something that deep down we really can fix. I want to invite you to stop being one of those people. Life really is that much better once you stop playing a victim - and you have that power in your mind right now. Join me in this episode as Dr. Vic Manzo and I discuss how powerful your mindset is. From the quantum level up to the macro level, your mind determines everything. He gives some practical advice and encouragement to make big changes, right now! You can read more about Dr. Vic at his website https://www.empoweryourreality.com/links

fullThe Power of your mind with Dr Vic Manzo913dc659-88ac-4848-95b6-3775775377f1Mon, 12 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRichard Branson: How A Dyslexic Drop-out Built A Billion Dollar EmpireTold at school that he would either be successful or in prison, with a value of over $3 BILLION and earth’s atmosphere the only thing trapping him (for now), it’s an understatement to say that Sir Richard Branson became a success. But behind the Virgin empire and its global offshoots, lies a dyslexic school leaver who never saw himself as intelligent, let alone a business person, who threw caution and conventional wisdom to the wind, transforming from business Virgin to visionary. In this invaluable conversation, Richard shares the riches of his hard won lessons and the wisdom that can only come from an exceptional life. For all fans of The Diary Of A CEO podcast, this is truly a life changing conversation. Richard: http://bit.ly/3FHqy48 http://bit.ly/3VTvAjJ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Told at school that he would either be successful or in prison, with a value of over $3 BILLION and earth’s atmosphere the only thing trapping him (for now), it’s an understatement to say that Sir Richard Branson became a success. But behind the Virgin empire and its global offshoots, lies a dyslexic school leaver who never saw himself as intelligent, let alone a business person, who threw caution and conventional wisdom to the wind, transforming from business Virgin to visionary. In this invaluable conversation, Richard shares the riches of his hard won lessons and the wisdom that can only come from an exceptional life. For all fans of The Diary Of A CEO podcast, this is truly a life changing conversation. Richard: http://bit.ly/3FHqy48 http://bit.ly/3VTvAjJ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRichard Branson: How A Dyslexic Drop-out Built A Billion Dollar Empiree389129d-0e44-4f09-801a-266971b248eeMon, 12 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +00004586https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2022)5f1baf47-f883-474f-a3ee-a1ae41560b3fMon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2022)144b94a1-b9ab-43c0-a2ec-808e0e029f39Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2022)431a9336-fd18-44db-9ec6-e4624b980462Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2022)445b0968-0951-4b1a-a5b9-3852f849c3d5Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDrop the Oars"Colton can't come over this afternoon," said Travis. "He has to go with his mom door-to-door to pass out church fliers and stuff.""Really?" Dad was interested. "Are Colton and his family Christians?""I don't think so. They talk about faith in Jesus, but they don't believe He's God. That doesn't make sense to me. They seem to think they have to do a lot of good things to be saved--like handing out church fliers. I don't understand it. I don't think Colton does either, but he does whatever he's told. Says it can't hurt.""It sounds to me like he needs to drop the oars and grab the rope," Dad said."What do you mean?" asked Travis."There's a river with a big waterfall near the town where I grew up," said Dad. "Just above the falls, the water is very wild and dangerous. It's unsafe for boating, and I remember one time when a teenager in a rowboat got caught in the swift current." Dad paused, remembering."So what happened?" asked Travis."The strong current pulled him closer and closer to the falls. A crowd gathered on the bank, and people called to him to row harder. He tried his best, but it was obvious he wasn't going to make it. Then someone threw a rope to him. What do you think the crowd called out to him then?""Uh, they probably told him to grab the rope," said Travis.Dad nodded. "They yelled, 'Drop the oars! Grab the rope!' He did, and they pulled him to shore." Dad paused, still seeing the scene in his mind."Why does Colton remind you of that?" asked Travis."Well, because he reminds me of myself," Dad replied. "I was the teenager in the boat." "Wait…what?" Travis gaped at his dad. "You almost went over those falls? Like, for real?"Dad laughed. "Yes, for real. And when those people pulled me to shore, God used that experience to help me realize I'd been trying to save myself spiritually too. But trying to save ourselves from sin is useless. The only way any of us can be saved is to trust Jesus to save us. Let's pray God would do what He did for me and help Colton and his family understand that." -Hazel W. Marett

"Colton can't come over this afternoon," said Travis. "He has to go with his mom door-to-door to pass out church fliers and stuff.""Really?" Dad was interested. "Are Colton and his family Christians?""I don't think so. They talk about faith in Jesus, but they don't believe He's God. That doesn't make sense to me. They seem to think they have to do a lot of good things to be saved--like handing out church fliers. I don't understand it. I don't think Colton does either, but he does whatever he's told. Says it can't hurt.""It sounds to me like he needs to drop the oars and grab the rope," Dad said."What do you mean?" asked Travis."There's a river with a big waterfall near the town where I grew up," said Dad. "Just above the falls, the water is very wild and dangerous. It's unsafe for boating, and I remember one time when a teenager in a rowboat got caught in the swift current." Dad paused, remembering."So what happened?" asked Travis."The strong current pulled him closer and closer to the falls. A crowd gathered on the bank, and people called to him to row harder. He tried his best, but it was obvious he wasn't going to make it. Then someone threw a rope to him. What do you think the crowd called out to him then?""Uh, they probably told him to grab the rope," said Travis.Dad nodded. "They yelled, 'Drop the oars! Grab the rope!' He did, and they pulled him to shore." Dad paused, still seeing the scene in his mind."Why does Colton remind you of that?" asked Travis."Well, because he reminds me of myself," Dad replied. "I was the teenager in the boat." "Wait…what?" Travis gaped at his dad. "You almost went over those falls? Like, for real?"Dad laughed. "Yes, for real. And when those people pulled me to shore, God used that experience to help me realize I'd been trying to save myself spiritually too. But trying to save ourselves from sin is useless. The only way any of us can be saved is to trust Jesus to save us. Let's pray God would do what He did for me and help Colton and his family understand that." -Hazel W. Marett

Drop the Oars614dae76-37dc-4f3e-8346-344a28022421Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 12 A: God's Timing; Not MineEcclesiates 3:1,3-7 &nbsp;We hope you enjoy day 12 of our daily Advent series. We've kept them short so if you miss a day, simply go back and listen as they are easy to fit in during car rides or over breakfast.&nbsp; Merry Christmas! To contact me go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ecclesiates 3:1,3-7 &nbsp;We hope you enjoy day 12 of our daily Advent series. We've kept them short so if you miss a day, simply go back and listen as they are easy to fit in during car rides or over breakfast.&nbsp; Merry Christmas! To contact me go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 12 A: God's Timing; Not Mine02cc3859-3cb7-4dba-9691-f668cd845cb5Sun, 11 Dec 2022 11:00:10 +0000292https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: One in Christ (2022) In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 345: One in Christ (2022)02596594-f34a-4658-b2b1-3901d62e69caSun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: One in Christ (2022) In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 345: One in Christ (2022)7626032a-558c-43cb-8b7f-4b32739acec4Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: One in Christ (2022) In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 345: One in Christ (2022)ba2d2e87-fa94-45d7-9e71-5fac180548d3Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 345: One in Christ (2022) In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul&#39;s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul&#39;s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul&#39;s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 345: One in Christ (2022)d2ca8587-c16b-4cb3-bd45-77e328370188Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJesus Is the ReasonJosiah stared out the car window as his dad drove slowly past the lit-up homes. The lights seemed extra bright this Christmas. There were red, white, green, and blue lights strung along roof lines and door frames, wrapped around porch columns, and draped across tree branches. Inflatable Santas, snowmen, and reindeer stood on front lawns, some of them taller than his dad. When they turned the corner, Josiah noticed that one of the houses only had a single light. A spotlight sat on the grass, illuminating a large sign with words written in red. "Jesus is the reason for the season," Josiah read. "What does that mean?""I know," said Tiana, his older sister. "It means that Jesus is more important than all the other stuff we focus on at Christmas--like presents, cookies, decorations, or getting two weeks off from school, my personal favorite." Mom turned around in her seat. "That's right, Tiana. It's good to celebrate the holiday with all those things, but we need to remember that it's Jesus we're celebrating. It can be easy to get caught up with the glitter and busyness of the holiday and forget to gaze at the one true light that came to earth in the form of a tiny baby--Jesus!"Josiah was confused. "How can a baby be a light?""Jesus is the light of the world," Dad told Josiah. "He is God, but He became human so He could save us and be with us. Everyone who trusts in Him will always have His light shining in their hearts.""I don't like the dark," said Josiah. "I need a night-light."Dad chuckled. "We all get frightened at times, especially when we can't see what is around us or what might hurt us. We stumble in the darkness, just like we did when the power went out last week.""I stubbed my toe looking for a flashlight," said Tiana."It was scary," said Josiah."But when we have the light of Jesus in our hearts, we're no longer in spiritual darkness. He's always with us and shows us the right way to go." Mom smiled. "I have an idea. These Christmas lights are beautiful, but they'll be turned off soon. Let's go home and read about the birth of Jesus, our everlasting light!" -Bonnie Carr

Josiah stared out the car window as his dad drove slowly past the lit-up homes. The lights seemed extra bright this Christmas. There were red, white, green, and blue lights strung along roof lines and door frames, wrapped around porch columns, and draped across tree branches. Inflatable Santas, snowmen, and reindeer stood on front lawns, some of them taller than his dad. When they turned the corner, Josiah noticed that one of the houses only had a single light. A spotlight sat on the grass, illuminating a large sign with words written in red. "Jesus is the reason for the season," Josiah read. "What does that mean?""I know," said Tiana, his older sister. "It means that Jesus is more important than all the other stuff we focus on at Christmas--like presents, cookies, decorations, or getting two weeks off from school, my personal favorite." Mom turned around in her seat. "That's right, Tiana. It's good to celebrate the holiday with all those things, but we need to remember that it's Jesus we're celebrating. It can be easy to get caught up with the glitter and busyness of the holiday and forget to gaze at the one true light that came to earth in the form of a tiny baby--Jesus!"Josiah was confused. "How can a baby be a light?""Jesus is the light of the world," Dad told Josiah. "He is God, but He became human so He could save us and be with us. Everyone who trusts in Him will always have His light shining in their hearts.""I don't like the dark," said Josiah. "I need a night-light."Dad chuckled. "We all get frightened at times, especially when we can't see what is around us or what might hurt us. We stumble in the darkness, just like we did when the power went out last week.""I stubbed my toe looking for a flashlight," said Tiana."It was scary," said Josiah."But when we have the light of Jesus in our hearts, we're no longer in spiritual darkness. He's always with us and shows us the right way to go." Mom smiled. "I have an idea. These Christmas lights are beautiful, but they'll be turned off soon. Let's go home and read about the birth of Jesus, our everlasting light!" -Bonnie Carr

Jesus Is the Reasond57d8ab7-1ec1-4c77-95ec-812510d01a99Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/11/22 Closer Than You Think: Be Patient Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. Be patient with the Lord, the process, and yourself. We often find it difficult to wait for things to come to us. During this season of Advent, we can also struggle with the feeling that "nothing is happening". During this time, we need to be reminded that God is closer than we think; He is in each moment and in each step...and remember to be patient. Mass Readings from December 11, 2022: Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 Psalms 146:6-10James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11

Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. Be patient with the Lord, the process, and yourself. We often find it difficult to wait for things to come to us. During this season of Advent, we can also struggle with the feeling that "nothing is happening". During this time, we need to be reminded that God is closer than we think; He is in each moment and in each step...and remember to be patient. Mass Readings from December 11, 2022: Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 Psalms 146:6-10James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11

full12/11/22 Closer Than You Think: Be Patient498f9e96-f2e3-4096-80f9-9cd6fc451246Sat, 10 Dec 2022 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/11/22 Closer Than You Think: Be Patient Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. Be patient with the Lord, the process, and yourself. We often find it difficult to wait for things to come to us. During this season of Advent, we can also struggle with the feeling that "nothing is happening". During this time, we need to be reminded that God is closer than we think; He is in each moment and in each step...and remember to be patient. Mass Readings from December 11, 2022: Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 Psalms 146:6-10James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11

Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. Be patient with the Lord, the process, and yourself. We often find it difficult to wait for things to come to us. During this season of Advent, we can also struggle with the feeling that "nothing is happening". During this time, we need to be reminded that God is closer than we think; He is in each moment and in each step...and remember to be patient. Mass Readings from December 11, 2022: Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 Psalms 146:6-10James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11

full12/11/22 Closer Than You Think: Be Patient77fde575-58c2-46d1-8e82-310a7fca5e37Sat, 10 Dec 2022 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/11/22 Closer Than You Think: Be Patient Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. Be patient with the Lord, the process, and yourself. We often find it difficult to wait for things to come to us. During this season of Advent, we can also struggle with the feeling that "nothing is happening". During this time, we need to be reminded that God is closer than we think; He is in each moment and in each step...and remember to be patient. Mass Readings from December 11, 2022: Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 Psalms 146:6-10James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11

Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. Be patient with the Lord, the process, and yourself. We often find it difficult to wait for things to come to us. During this season of Advent, we can also struggle with the feeling that "nothing is happening". During this time, we need to be reminded that God is closer than we think; He is in each moment and in each step...and remember to be patient. Mass Readings from December 11, 2022: Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 Psalms 146:6-10James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11

full12/11/22 Closer Than You Think: Be Patient916d9740-8b02-4237-beff-de80ec934f15Sat, 10 Dec 2022 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 11 A: The Supernatural StarMatthew 2:2 We continue our daily Advent series, picking up from yesterday's verse.&nbsp; Merry Christmas!!!! This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 2:2 We continue our daily Advent series, picking up from yesterday's verse.&nbsp; Merry Christmas!!!! This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 11 A: The Supernatural Starc6262d4f-25ad-4a90-a9a9-0048cfa9881cSat, 10 Dec 2022 11:00:07 +0000292https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2022) Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2022)7e5272d0-e104-42f0-aeee-6096500fcfcaSat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2022) Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2022)90e20206-8403-4270-a98d-de3d9979c39cSat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2022) Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2022)fe19bfef-5395-4be8-9d57-18f85669697fSat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2022) Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recaps Paul&#39;s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul&#39;s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn&#39;t seem to take away, and to remember that God&#39;s grace is sufficient for us. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2022)7da97bdf-6239-487f-9201-b05f83be5450Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf Antiques Could Talk"Here we are," said Mom as she pulled the car into a parking space at an antique store. "There are lots of breakable things here, so be careful, okay?""I'll be careful," Jane said as they went in. "I love to visit antique stores and see all the old stuff. Old things are way more interesting than new ones. I always wonder what kind of lives they had."Mom laughed. "It would be interesting to know who owned these things. Were they rich or poor, young or old? Too bad these old things can't talk and tell us their stories." She pointed to a platter. "Wouldn't that be pretty on the shelf in the dining room?""Mom, can we get it?" Jane asked eagerly.They checked the price, and Mom agreed to buy it. After paying the shopkeeper, they took the platter home, and Jane proudly showed it to Dad."Mom, do we always have to leave it on the shelf?" Jane asked. "Can't we use it sometimes?""Well, I guess we can use it now and then," Mom said. "But not every day. It's very old, you know, and I don't want it to get broken or chipped.""Here's a riddle," said Dad. "What very, very old thing do we have that we can use all we want and it will still last forever, and it talks to us?""Mom and I wished antiques could talk!" exclaimed Jane. "Do we really have one that does?" She thought about it. "Is it an old radio? Or an old vinyl record?" But she shook her head. "No. Those wouldn't last forever.""Look here." Dad opened his Bible to the book of First Peter and read, "The word of the Lord endures forever." Dad turned to Jane and smiled. "And God wants us to listen to what it says over and over, again and again. He wants us to use it to focus our minds on Jesus and remember His promises.""But, Dad, Bibles wear out! Yours is just about worn out already. You could use a new one!""Yes, but God's Word isn't the paper and binding and glue that make up this book," Dad said. "It's what's written in it, and that will last forever!" -Dean Kelley

"Here we are," said Mom as she pulled the car into a parking space at an antique store. "There are lots of breakable things here, so be careful, okay?""I'll be careful," Jane said as they went in. "I love to visit antique stores and see all the old stuff. Old things are way more interesting than new ones. I always wonder what kind of lives they had."Mom laughed. "It would be interesting to know who owned these things. Were they rich or poor, young or old? Too bad these old things can't talk and tell us their stories." She pointed to a platter. "Wouldn't that be pretty on the shelf in the dining room?""Mom, can we get it?" Jane asked eagerly.They checked the price, and Mom agreed to buy it. After paying the shopkeeper, they took the platter home, and Jane proudly showed it to Dad."Mom, do we always have to leave it on the shelf?" Jane asked. "Can't we use it sometimes?""Well, I guess we can use it now and then," Mom said. "But not every day. It's very old, you know, and I don't want it to get broken or chipped.""Here's a riddle," said Dad. "What very, very old thing do we have that we can use all we want and it will still last forever, and it talks to us?""Mom and I wished antiques could talk!" exclaimed Jane. "Do we really have one that does?" She thought about it. "Is it an old radio? Or an old vinyl record?" But she shook her head. "No. Those wouldn't last forever.""Look here." Dad opened his Bible to the book of First Peter and read, "The word of the Lord endures forever." Dad turned to Jane and smiled. "And God wants us to listen to what it says over and over, again and again. He wants us to use it to focus our minds on Jesus and remember His promises.""But, Dad, Bibles wear out! Yours is just about worn out already. You could use a new one!""Yes, but God's Word isn't the paper and binding and glue that make up this book," Dad said. "It's what's written in it, and that will last forever!" -Dean Kelley

If Antiques Could Talkb448bd40-fbdc-4c68-85b3-eeb93787caf0Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 10 A: A Messiah for the WorldMatthew 2:1-2 We hope you enjoy day 10 in our daily Advent series! To contact me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 2:1-2 We hope you enjoy day 10 in our daily Advent series! To contact me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 10 A: A Messiah for the World22a7028e-9edd-4b3d-9bae-7d390defe7d6Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:00:35 +0000210https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 87 - Dr Aria On How To Get Over HeartbreakHow do you recover from one of the most life shattering experiences that can happen to a person? Not only that, how do you face it calmly and with grace? In this moment Dr Aria discusses how to find and cultivate stillness in the eye of the hurricane that life can sometimes be. While it’s impossible to escape the suffering that is a part of life, Dr Aria says that it is crucial to not ask why you are suffering, but have a self belief that all will be well and see it ass a temporary part of journey to a new and meaningful life Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/nvORjUciBvb Dr Aria: https://www.dr-aria.com https://www.instagram.com/dr._aria/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you recover from one of the most life shattering experiences that can happen to a person? Not only that, how do you face it calmly and with grace? In this moment Dr Aria discusses how to find and cultivate stillness in the eye of the hurricane that life can sometimes be. While it’s impossible to escape the suffering that is a part of life, Dr Aria says that it is crucial to not ask why you are suffering, but have a self belief that all will be well and see it ass a temporary part of journey to a new and meaningful life Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/nvORjUciBvb Dr Aria: https://www.dr-aria.com https://www.instagram.com/dr._aria/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 87 - Dr Aria On How To Get Over Heartbreak7d0823b1-e8a6-467d-b5f8-7139642048c2Fri, 09 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000835https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2022) In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2022)3eb43c12-0477-4c6e-b859-608f1660a11fFri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2022) In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2022)de0dc779-f416-4c2f-b413-adfc264ce41bFri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2022) In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2022)8962cea7-cb2b-48e7-89b6-553066d9ed17Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2022) In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2022)b0477fdd-7630-4079-826d-4f28e05c5206Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLove at All TimesZoe walked into her classroom, nervous for her test. As she sat down, she noticed her friend Claire had red, puffy eyes and tear streaks running down her face. Had she been crying?After the test, Claire darted up to Mr. Tyson, the teacher, and spoke with him for a few moments. He nodded, and Claire walked stiffly out of the room.Zoe approached the teacher and asked, "Mr. Tyson, what's wrong with Claire?" He only shook his head and told her to sit at her desk again.Zoe finally caught up with Claire during lunch. She looked a little better than that morning, but she was clearly in the middle of a very bad day."Claire, what's going on with you today? I was so worried when you ran out of the classroom.""I don't know if I should talk about it," Claire replied, "but last night my parents told me that we're losing our house! My dad hasn't been able to find a new job, and Mom's job doesn't pay enough to let us stay. They said we'll have to move into an apartment until we can find something we can afford.""Claire, I'm so sorry to hear that! I can't believe you have to move. You've lived in your house your whole life, right?" Zoe was shocked."Yeah, and now I don't know if we'll ever get another house, or if my dad will ever find a good job. There's so much going on, and I'm scared," Claire said with a trembling voice.Zoe hesitated. Claire and her family weren't Christians, but Zoe wanted her friend to know she would do whatever she could to help. "Well, I don't know about helping your dad find a new job, but I know I can pray for you," Zoe said.Claire looked up at her. "Can you pray for me right now? And my family too?"Zoe grinned. "Of course!" After praying, the girls ate their lunches and returned to their classroom. God, I don't know how You'll use Claire's situation to show her Your love, Zoe prayed silently, but thank You for letting me help and be with her through it. -Nicole Kraayenbrink

Zoe walked into her classroom, nervous for her test. As she sat down, she noticed her friend Claire had red, puffy eyes and tear streaks running down her face. Had she been crying?After the test, Claire darted up to Mr. Tyson, the teacher, and spoke with him for a few moments. He nodded, and Claire walked stiffly out of the room.Zoe approached the teacher and asked, "Mr. Tyson, what's wrong with Claire?" He only shook his head and told her to sit at her desk again.Zoe finally caught up with Claire during lunch. She looked a little better than that morning, but she was clearly in the middle of a very bad day."Claire, what's going on with you today? I was so worried when you ran out of the classroom.""I don't know if I should talk about it," Claire replied, "but last night my parents told me that we're losing our house! My dad hasn't been able to find a new job, and Mom's job doesn't pay enough to let us stay. They said we'll have to move into an apartment until we can find something we can afford.""Claire, I'm so sorry to hear that! I can't believe you have to move. You've lived in your house your whole life, right?" Zoe was shocked."Yeah, and now I don't know if we'll ever get another house, or if my dad will ever find a good job. There's so much going on, and I'm scared," Claire said with a trembling voice.Zoe hesitated. Claire and her family weren't Christians, but Zoe wanted her friend to know she would do whatever she could to help. "Well, I don't know about helping your dad find a new job, but I know I can pray for you," Zoe said.Claire looked up at her. "Can you pray for me right now? And my family too?"Zoe grinned. "Of course!" After praying, the girls ate their lunches and returned to their classroom. God, I don't know how You'll use Claire's situation to show her Your love, Zoe prayed silently, but thank You for letting me help and be with her through it. -Nicole Kraayenbrink

Love at All Times7b9fe2a0-198a-4282-9510-54f56d5865e1Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGive God Your Best Yes (like Mary Did) &quot;God will never ask you to do more than Mary did.&quot; And what did Mary do? She said &quot;yes&quot;. Today, on the eve of the celebration of Mary&#39;s Immaculate Conception, Fr. Mike wants us to meditate on how we can learn to say &quot;yes&quot; to God from the ultimate example of what a &quot;yes&quot; looks like: Mary, our mother.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;God will never ask you to do more than Mary did.&quot; And what did Mary do? She said &quot;yes&quot;. Today, on the eve of the celebration of Mary&#39;s Immaculate Conception, Fr. Mike wants us to meditate on how we can learn to say &quot;yes&quot; to God from the ultimate example of what a &quot;yes&quot; looks like: Mary, our mother.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGive God Your Best Yes (like Mary Did)e25a641c-348e-472d-8690-ee0c708a34adThu, 08 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGive God Your Best Yes (like Mary Did) &quot;God will never ask you to do more than Mary did.&quot; And what did Mary do? She said &quot;yes&quot;. Today, on the eve of the celebration of Mary&#39;s Immaculate Conception, Fr. Mike wants us to meditate on how we can learn to say &quot;yes&quot; to God from the ultimate example of what a &quot;yes&quot; looks like: Mary, our mother.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;God will never ask you to do more than Mary did.&quot; And what did Mary do? She said &quot;yes&quot;. Today, on the eve of the celebration of Mary&#39;s Immaculate Conception, Fr. Mike wants us to meditate on how we can learn to say &quot;yes&quot; to God from the ultimate example of what a &quot;yes&quot; looks like: Mary, our mother.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGive God Your Best Yes (like Mary Did)1277db95-e13e-4fef-a403-3ff79a8ead6cThu, 08 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZechariah 14 – The Lord ReignsZechariah 14

Zechariah 14

fullZechariah 14 – The Lord Reigns803751e7-f6fb-4cac-8fec-399d18b76faaThu, 08 Dec 2022 13:30:00 +0000649https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/8/22 Immaculate Conception: Receptivity Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. God always gives what we need to accomplish His will. Mary was preserved from all stain of original sin at the moment of her conception by the merits of her Son's future life, death, and resurrection. Mass Readings from December 8, 2022: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. God always gives what we need to accomplish His will. Mary was preserved from all stain of original sin at the moment of her conception by the merits of her Son's future life, death, and resurrection. Mass Readings from December 8, 2022: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

full12/8/22 Immaculate Conception: Receptivity9cf90554-a63f-4c69-b87f-bfc401a9bdfbThu, 08 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/8/22 Immaculate Conception: Receptivity Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. God always gives what we need to accomplish His will. Mary was preserved from all stain of original sin at the moment of her conception by the merits of her Son's future life, death, and resurrection. Mass Readings from December 8, 2022: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. God always gives what we need to accomplish His will. Mary was preserved from all stain of original sin at the moment of her conception by the merits of her Son's future life, death, and resurrection. Mass Readings from December 8, 2022: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

full12/8/22 Immaculate Conception: Receptivity1976fa1a-653c-41e2-a29c-883d47fcc864Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/8/22 Immaculate Conception: Receptivity Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. God always gives what we need to accomplish His will. Mary was preserved from all stain of original sin at the moment of her conception by the merits of her Son's future life, death, and resurrection. Mass Readings from December 8, 2022: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. God always gives what we need to accomplish His will. Mary was preserved from all stain of original sin at the moment of her conception by the merits of her Son's future life, death, and resurrection. Mass Readings from December 8, 2022: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

full12/8/22 Immaculate Conception: Receptivityb782963b-d101-480b-a30e-7fded41a46e1Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5 Reason To Be Devoted To Our Lady For Your SalvationToday John and Sam discuss Our Blessed Mother and 5 reasons why we all must have a devotion to the Immaculate. We discuss the struggles that we have each had in accepting or wrestling with the Church's teachings on Our Perfect Mother. However, and our lives are testaments to this transformation, by trusting the Church's teaching and practicing these devotions you will have chosen the surest, easiest, and shortest pathway to Christ and heaven. EPISODE CORRECTION - It was St. Catherine Labouré that received the miraculous medal. In the heat of the moment, it came out St. Bernadette. Thanks for listening! St. Catherine and St. Bernadette, pray for us. 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today John and Sam discuss Our Blessed Mother and 5 reasons why we all must have a devotion to the Immaculate. We discuss the struggles that we have each had in accepting or wrestling with the Church's teachings on Our Perfect Mother. However, and our lives are testaments to this transformation, by trusting the Church's teaching and practicing these devotions you will have chosen the surest, easiest, and shortest pathway to Christ and heaven. EPISODE CORRECTION - It was St. Catherine Labouré that received the miraculous medal. In the heat of the moment, it came out St. Bernadette. Thanks for listening! St. Catherine and St. Bernadette, pray for us. 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full5 Reason To Be Devoted To Our Lady For Your Salvationc2359217-eecf-47f1-959d-66e7ea295ebdThu, 08 Dec 2022 11:15:00 +00002304https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 9 A: Friends in the LordProverbs 17:17 Enjoy day 9 of our daily Advent episodes. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proverbs 17:17 Enjoy day 9 of our daily Advent episodes. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 9 A: Friends in the Lordb8226bfb-9b81-4cbc-904a-803a2e820382Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:00:44 +0000159https://216.73.216.191/allTags(EXCLUSIVE) Billy McFarland: The Man Behind The Infamous Fyre Festival DisasterThe co-creator of the infamous Fyre festival, Billy McFarland spent 4 years behind bars for lying to investors and using the mythical tropical island festival as a way to pay off his debts. You have probably heard of him from the 2 massively popular documentaries that blew up on social media. However, what you haven’t heard is the story of Billy as a childhood entrepreneur, creating and selling companies before he was even able to cash the cheques in his own bank account. A college dropout who moved to New York at 18 with nothing but hustle and drive. Only months released from prison, Billy brings his still raw experiences to this intimate conversation, discussing everything from the motivation for the festival, his spectacular fall from grace and how he plans to pay back his debts and build back from nothing. Billy: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3FzNX7x Twitter: https://bit.ly/3FeD6ym Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The co-creator of the infamous Fyre festival, Billy McFarland spent 4 years behind bars for lying to investors and using the mythical tropical island festival as a way to pay off his debts. You have probably heard of him from the 2 massively popular documentaries that blew up on social media. However, what you haven’t heard is the story of Billy as a childhood entrepreneur, creating and selling companies before he was even able to cash the cheques in his own bank account. A college dropout who moved to New York at 18 with nothing but hustle and drive. Only months released from prison, Billy brings his still raw experiences to this intimate conversation, discussing everything from the motivation for the festival, his spectacular fall from grace and how he plans to pay back his debts and build back from nothing. Billy: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3FzNX7x Twitter: https://bit.ly/3FeD6ym Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full(EXCLUSIVE) Billy McFarland: The Man Behind The Infamous Fyre Festival Disasterc8da4e3b-eb9f-49ee-ad26-d6d5ca0126deThu, 08 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +00006332https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Generous Hearts (2022) Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 342: Generous Hearts (2022)f8dd1fae-5808-4246-b521-defc6c2169d2Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Generous Hearts (2022) Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 342: Generous Hearts (2022)ccbe678f-05f4-4f7c-bb99-d679a6d4d074Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Generous Hearts (2022) Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 342: Generous Hearts (2022)562c7b42-eb36-44e9-9671-43e000489935Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 342: Generous Hearts (2022) Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mission in Acts 21. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike explains the difference between Godly grief that brings us to repentance, and worldly grief that leads us to destruction. We also learn about the importance of imitating the generosity of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 21, 2 Corinthians 6-8, and Proverbs 29:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 342: Generous Hearts (2022)5a62ae9c-34c4-4df2-8148-b3399b4e3e30Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOff with the Old, On with the New"Are you kidding me?" Though their artificial Christmas tree hid Lindsay from view, it did little to hide her irritation.Lindsay's younger brother Tony moseyed over to inspect the commotion. He saw suspicious piles of papery dark green needles, and--"Hey! What are you doing?" Tony demanded."What does it look like I'm doing!" Lindsay waved wire cutters."Like you're hacking our Christmas tree to death!" Tony glared.Lindsay calmly followed Tony's gaze to the piles of severed light strands. "I'm removing the dead lights so I can put new ones on."Tony relaxed. "Then why are you upset?""Because this tree came pre-lit once upon a time ago, so not only are the light strands twisted around every single branch, they're also clipped on and zip-tied! Every confounded clip is tedious to remove," Lindsay growled as she struggled with another."Just put the new lights on top of the dead ones," Tony suggested.Lindsay sighed and took a break. "That's actually what we did at first. But those lights are dying too. So I'm doing what I should have done to begin with."Tony shrugged. He wouldn't bother with such painstaking work. A key turning the lock announced that Devon, their oldest brother, was home. "What's all this?" Devon asked on his way to the kitchen."Hello to you too," Lindsay huffed. "You tell him," she muttered at Tony. She disappeared behind the tree again."She's taking off the dead stuff and putting new lights on," Tony answered from the couch. "But it's taking a while.""Sounds about right," Devon said. "That's a sermon right there--take off the old self and put on the new." Tony scrunched up his face. "Huh?" "The old self means the sinful lives we had before Jesus saved us, and the new self is who Jesus transforms us to be." Devon joined Lindsay to help. "It's like our tree. You aren't throwing it away--it's perfectly good--just the lights are dead. Jesus makes us perfectly good too. But it's a process hacking off our dead, sinful attitudes and actions so we can shine brighter with His love."Tony shifted uneasily where he was sprawled. "I guess I see what you mean," he said, getting off the couch. "I'll help too." -Pearl Allard

"Are you kidding me?" Though their artificial Christmas tree hid Lindsay from view, it did little to hide her irritation.Lindsay's younger brother Tony moseyed over to inspect the commotion. He saw suspicious piles of papery dark green needles, and--"Hey! What are you doing?" Tony demanded."What does it look like I'm doing!" Lindsay waved wire cutters."Like you're hacking our Christmas tree to death!" Tony glared.Lindsay calmly followed Tony's gaze to the piles of severed light strands. "I'm removing the dead lights so I can put new ones on."Tony relaxed. "Then why are you upset?""Because this tree came pre-lit once upon a time ago, so not only are the light strands twisted around every single branch, they're also clipped on and zip-tied! Every confounded clip is tedious to remove," Lindsay growled as she struggled with another."Just put the new lights on top of the dead ones," Tony suggested.Lindsay sighed and took a break. "That's actually what we did at first. But those lights are dying too. So I'm doing what I should have done to begin with."Tony shrugged. He wouldn't bother with such painstaking work. A key turning the lock announced that Devon, their oldest brother, was home. "What's all this?" Devon asked on his way to the kitchen."Hello to you too," Lindsay huffed. "You tell him," she muttered at Tony. She disappeared behind the tree again."She's taking off the dead stuff and putting new lights on," Tony answered from the couch. "But it's taking a while.""Sounds about right," Devon said. "That's a sermon right there--take off the old self and put on the new." Tony scrunched up his face. "Huh?" "The old self means the sinful lives we had before Jesus saved us, and the new self is who Jesus transforms us to be." Devon joined Lindsay to help. "It's like our tree. You aren't throwing it away--it's perfectly good--just the lights are dead. Jesus makes us perfectly good too. But it's a process hacking off our dead, sinful attitudes and actions so we can shine brighter with His love."Tony shifted uneasily where he was sprawled. "I guess I see what you mean," he said, getting off the couch. "I'll help too." -Pearl Allard

Off with the Old, On with the Newdd25b741-58c1-4e5a-bc5a-c86b5ddd3d5dThu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 8 A: Sharing with othersHebrews 13:16 &amp; Romans 8:32&nbsp; This is day 8 in our daily Advent series. We hope you enjoy. Merry Christmas! To connect with me, simply go to : https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hebrews 13:16 &amp; Romans 8:32&nbsp; This is day 8 in our daily Advent series. We hope you enjoy. Merry Christmas! To connect with me, simply go to : https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 8 A: Sharing with othersd2cdfffd-2419-4c12-b9d2-32e495d22c4dWed, 07 Dec 2022 11:00:27 +0000208https://216.73.216.191/allTags#462 Transgenderism and the Need for Community - Jason EvertJason Evert from chastity.com joins us for a discussion of transgenderism from a Christian perspective. Most importantly, what is driving the current mania for switching genders, and how might a disciple of Christ respond? Cy Kellett:                    Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And I&#8217;ll bet you sometime in the next few months, between now and the end of the year, you&#8217;re going to have a conversation about transgenderism. That&#8217;s going to happen at Thank…

Jason Evert from chastity.com joins us for a discussion of transgenderism from a Christian perspective. Most importantly, what is driving the current mania for switching genders, and how might a disciple of Christ respond? Cy Kellett:                    Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And I&#8217;ll bet you sometime in the next few months, between now and the end of the year, you&#8217;re going to have a conversation about transgenderism. That&#8217;s going to happen at Thank…

#462 Transgenderism and the Need for Community - Jason Everte8e3ef1b-f08f-4c28-8d95-009f3805e484Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2022) In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2022)6023d0f5-0cc6-4486-86be-4e75970b1726Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2022) In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2022)e210172c-2ca8-40e7-bc67-868ff65daaf3Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2022) In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2022)93f22d79-48ae-4bb1-9b58-f4525a22d00eWed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2022) In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul&#39;s willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, and Paul&#39;s tender affection for the people he ministered to. In 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike also highlights Paul&#39;s encouragement to hold onto the hope of beholding the glory of God with unveiled faces and to persevere in our afflictions as they prepare for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 20, 2 Corinthians 3-5, and Proverbs 28:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2022)b04766ea-f2f1-4a4f-9107-849459970b5dWed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLoose Lips"Grandma, can we explore in the attic?" asked Kenzie. Once before when the twins were visiting their grandparents, Grandma had taken them up to the attic to show them some old photographs."Sure," Grandma replied. "But be sure to put everything back in its place."Zander and Kenzie had a good time looking through the old trunks in the attic. Kenzie giggled as she held up a long black dress that was covered with tucks and ruffles. "Aren't these old clothes funny?""Yeah," said Zander as he tried on one of Grandpa's old hats. He opened another trunk. "Hey, look! This trunk is full of army stuff! Grandpa's dad was in the army, so these must be his things. There's a uniform, pictures of soldiers…even some medals!" He held up a poster with a picture of a sinking ship. Printed on the dark background were the words Loose Lips Sink Ships. "I wonder what this means," said Zander."Let's go ask Grandpa," said Kenzie.They climbed down the narrow stairs, clutching the old poster. When they asked Grandpa about it, his face grew serious. "I remember my dad telling me about that," he said. "During World War Two, people who talked a lot and were careless about what they said were described as having 'loose lips.' These signs were posted in areas where military secrets were discussed. They were a reminder that it could be disastrous to talk about secret plans or about the location of our troops and ships. If enemy spies were to discover such things because someone talked carelessly, it might have meant death to hundreds of sailors or soldiers.""Wow!" exclaimed Zander. "Just think! Hundreds of lives could be lost if you said a few words to the wrong person!"Grandpa held up the old poster and thoughtfully gazed at it. "You know, loose lips aren't always bad. In fact, sometimes we need to loosen up our lips in order to save lives.""What do you mean?" asked Kenzie in surprise."God has entrusted a very special message to us--that Jesus died for the sins of everyone and then rose from the dead," Grandpa explained. "It's not a secret, and we should share it. When people hear it and believe in Jesus, they're saved and given eternal life." -Sherry L. Kuyt

"Grandma, can we explore in the attic?" asked Kenzie. Once before when the twins were visiting their grandparents, Grandma had taken them up to the attic to show them some old photographs."Sure," Grandma replied. "But be sure to put everything back in its place."Zander and Kenzie had a good time looking through the old trunks in the attic. Kenzie giggled as she held up a long black dress that was covered with tucks and ruffles. "Aren't these old clothes funny?""Yeah," said Zander as he tried on one of Grandpa's old hats. He opened another trunk. "Hey, look! This trunk is full of army stuff! Grandpa's dad was in the army, so these must be his things. There's a uniform, pictures of soldiers…even some medals!" He held up a poster with a picture of a sinking ship. Printed on the dark background were the words Loose Lips Sink Ships. "I wonder what this means," said Zander."Let's go ask Grandpa," said Kenzie.They climbed down the narrow stairs, clutching the old poster. When they asked Grandpa about it, his face grew serious. "I remember my dad telling me about that," he said. "During World War Two, people who talked a lot and were careless about what they said were described as having 'loose lips.' These signs were posted in areas where military secrets were discussed. They were a reminder that it could be disastrous to talk about secret plans or about the location of our troops and ships. If enemy spies were to discover such things because someone talked carelessly, it might have meant death to hundreds of sailors or soldiers.""Wow!" exclaimed Zander. "Just think! Hundreds of lives could be lost if you said a few words to the wrong person!"Grandpa held up the old poster and thoughtfully gazed at it. "You know, loose lips aren't always bad. In fact, sometimes we need to loosen up our lips in order to save lives.""What do you mean?" asked Kenzie in surprise."God has entrusted a very special message to us--that Jesus died for the sins of everyone and then rose from the dead," Grandpa explained. "It's not a secret, and we should share it. When people hear it and believe in Jesus, they're saved and given eternal life." -Sherry L. Kuyt

Loose Lipsc8489fc6-1323-43cc-850d-c7351ab3ec96Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 7 A: Peace to those with whom He is PleasedLuke 2:13-14 Enjoy day 7 of our daily Advent episodes. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 2:13-14 Enjoy day 7 of our daily Advent episodes. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 7 A: Peace to those with whom He is Pleased0abc95ba-6d23-4d05-8df8-2966c386be4bTue, 06 Dec 2022 11:00:59 +0000193https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2022)bbb64d60-5887-4a50-b242-da1e86927f28Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2022)af0fdc87-31c4-4cae-8978-5a550077e496Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2022)f2da65b9-acf0-4958-b5c1-d5d7b62cd336Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul&#39;s interaction with those in Ephesus in Acts 19 and reminds us that God wants to fill each of us with the same Holy Spirit so we can walk in his strength. Fr. Mike also highlights the power of sacramentals, the reality of demons acknowledging Jesus, and the importance of removing things in our lives that are harmful. Lastly, as we begin reading the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we get a glimpse of Paul&#39;s heart for the people of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 19, 2 Corinthians 1-2, and Proverbs 28:22-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2022)4538a2e5-7f10-4148-93ec-754fd35934d7Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLight and Truth (Part 2)"Why would God do that? Why would He send His Son to die?" Arjun wiped powdered sugar from the kalkal he had just eaten off his face.Reeja smiled brightly, glad to have a chance to tell her friend why her family celebrated Christmas instead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights many of their neighbors celebrated. "Because God loves us that much! The sacrifice of His Son, Jesus, would bring eternal life to whoever believes in Him." "That's wonderful, but I feel bad for Jesus," Arjun murmured. Reeja's eyes sparkled. "Arjun, Jesus is alive! After He died for our sins, He rose from the dead three days later--the Bible says so." "And you believe this? That must take a lot of faith!" Reeja shrugged. "I just know I have been called out of darkness into the light. When we are without Jesus, we are in the dark. He is the light of the world, and whoever trusts in Him has the light of life." Arjun's forehead wrinkled in contemplation. "Does it say this in the Bible? Could you show me?" Reeja pulled her Bible off the table, powdered sugar fingerprints dusting the cover. She flipped to John 8:12. "You see how these words are printed in red? These are the words of Jesus. Here, read them." Arjun read softly, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." Reeja pointed to another verse on the same page. "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free," she read. "Truth is important to Hindus," Arjun said. "I will have to think about what I've read and what we've discussed today. It's fascinating!" Reeja rose from her chair and stretched. "I'll be praying for you, Arjun. Anytime you want to talk more about Jesus's victory of light over darkness, I'm here. Now, do you want to help me finish decorating the Christmas crib?" "I would, but I'm going to see my cousins today, so I'd better get home." Arjun headed for the door, then turned back. "Thank you for today. If kalkal is involved, I'll come over again tomorrow!" Reeja laughed and handed Arjun the last fried pastry on the plate. "I hope this will satisfy your craving until then!" -Savannah Coleman

"Why would God do that? Why would He send His Son to die?" Arjun wiped powdered sugar from the kalkal he had just eaten off his face.Reeja smiled brightly, glad to have a chance to tell her friend why her family celebrated Christmas instead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights many of their neighbors celebrated. "Because God loves us that much! The sacrifice of His Son, Jesus, would bring eternal life to whoever believes in Him." "That's wonderful, but I feel bad for Jesus," Arjun murmured. Reeja's eyes sparkled. "Arjun, Jesus is alive! After He died for our sins, He rose from the dead three days later--the Bible says so." "And you believe this? That must take a lot of faith!" Reeja shrugged. "I just know I have been called out of darkness into the light. When we are without Jesus, we are in the dark. He is the light of the world, and whoever trusts in Him has the light of life." Arjun's forehead wrinkled in contemplation. "Does it say this in the Bible? Could you show me?" Reeja pulled her Bible off the table, powdered sugar fingerprints dusting the cover. She flipped to John 8:12. "You see how these words are printed in red? These are the words of Jesus. Here, read them." Arjun read softly, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." Reeja pointed to another verse on the same page. "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free," she read. "Truth is important to Hindus," Arjun said. "I will have to think about what I've read and what we've discussed today. It's fascinating!" Reeja rose from her chair and stretched. "I'll be praying for you, Arjun. Anytime you want to talk more about Jesus's victory of light over darkness, I'm here. Now, do you want to help me finish decorating the Christmas crib?" "I would, but I'm going to see my cousins today, so I'd better get home." Arjun headed for the door, then turned back. "Thank you for today. If kalkal is involved, I'll come over again tomorrow!" Reeja laughed and handed Arjun the last fried pastry on the plate. "I hope this will satisfy your craving until then!" -Savannah Coleman

Light and Truth (Part 2)6179be8a-003c-4f32-8ee6-fb37f074b2c0Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 6 A: Decorating for ChristmasPsalm 96:9 Enjoy day 6 of our daily Advent episodes. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 96:9 Enjoy day 6 of our daily Advent episodes. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 6 A: Decorating for Christmas52e17b9a-ec59-4f7c-82a0-b8a03cf833d9Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:00:53 +0000164https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExcellence with J R RiveraYou've probably heard the parable of the talents many times. We know that we're supposed to invest our talents wisely...but what does that mean? So many Catholics are afraid of wealth and success. What if the opportunities of the world distract us from God's call? But I think there is a deeper question that should be plaguing us - what if ignoring the opportunities God has given us actually is the distraction from God's call? Join me in this episode as Jonathon R Rivera and I discuss his journey from failure to success, and what he learned along the way. Most of all, we focus on how God's calling to him to be generous has led to his mission and fulfillment. He also shares how he has learned to lead in his marriage and family while pursuing God's particular call. You can read about The Podcast Factory and all that Jonathon offers at https://thepodcastfactory.com/more/

You've probably heard the parable of the talents many times. We know that we're supposed to invest our talents wisely...but what does that mean? So many Catholics are afraid of wealth and success. What if the opportunities of the world distract us from God's call? But I think there is a deeper question that should be plaguing us - what if ignoring the opportunities God has given us actually is the distraction from God's call? Join me in this episode as Jonathon R Rivera and I discuss his journey from failure to success, and what he learned along the way. Most of all, we focus on how God's calling to him to be generous has led to his mission and fulfillment. He also shares how he has learned to lead in his marriage and family while pursuing God's particular call. You can read about The Podcast Factory and all that Jonathon offers at https://thepodcastfactory.com/more/

fullExcellence with J R Rivera04260873-886e-433e-91e0-07d6afd7ec42Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStephen Fry: “Lost, alone and I wanted to take my life”To call Stephen Fry a national treasure would be underselling him. One of the hardest working names in British media, you name it and Stephen has done it; writer, actor, director and comedian. The size of his contribution to British culture in over four decades as a public figure is staggering. However, behind this mountain of work and out of the spotlight is a side of Stephen Fry that many people will be completely unaware of, from a childhood of crime and loneliness, to severe mental health struggles and attempts at suicide. In this honest and revealing conversation Stephen discusses the scars he carries within him and which affect him to this day. But despite this he is constantly reinventing himself and striving to find joy in the smaller things in life, all the while spreading happiness and wonder with his work. Stephen: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3un1E3d Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To call Stephen Fry a national treasure would be underselling him. One of the hardest working names in British media, you name it and Stephen has done it; writer, actor, director and comedian. The size of his contribution to British culture in over four decades as a public figure is staggering. However, behind this mountain of work and out of the spotlight is a side of Stephen Fry that many people will be completely unaware of, from a childhood of crime and loneliness, to severe mental health struggles and attempts at suicide. In this honest and revealing conversation Stephen discusses the scars he carries within him and which affect him to this day. But despite this he is constantly reinventing himself and striving to find joy in the smaller things in life, all the while spreading happiness and wonder with his work. Stephen: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3un1E3d Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullStephen Fry: “Lost, alone and I wanted to take my life”9e8fbac5-3520-401c-9dc2-71c41337c9caMon, 05 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +00005711https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2022)6ddfe692-b4a9-4416-9a01-da3bcd16eeb8Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2022)7fe75980-a026-441e-acb9-e675f64f8fdbMon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2022)f49b63ca-af77-4384-93b4-8e4a9c9afba7Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to Priscilla and Aquila as they encounter the person of Christ and become missionaries. Just like Apollos accepted correction, Fr. Mike invites us to courageously open ourselves up to learning and growing. Today’s readings are Acts 18, 1 Corinthians 16, and Proverbs 28:19-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2022)896c2e95-07ed-41db-ba8f-a92e4f6f8c86Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLight and Truth (Part 1)Reeja excitedly gathered colorful light strands and grasses. Decorating the Christmas crib was her favorite part of welcoming the Christmas season. Her mother told her they called it a nativity scene in America, where Reeja's uncle lived. Regardless of what it was called, Reeja was just happy to celebrate the birth of Jesus."Maybe this year I'll add a waterfall," Reeja mused as she collected large rocks to incorporate into her Christmas crib. She paused to look at the houses around her. Some neighbors were constructing their own cribs, while other yards were empty. Arjun, the boy who lived next door, walked out his front door. Reeja gave him a friendly wave, and Arjun grinned and headed over."Would you like to help me decorate?" Reeja asked. Arjun nodded enthusiastically. "My parents don't decorate for the Christmas season, but our house looked really nice for Diwali." Reeja recalled the bright lights and beautiful colors at the traditional Hindu festival of lights. "Yes, I remember your home looked very festive!""How come you don't celebrate Diwali?" Arjun asked. "It's about the victory of light over darkness."Reeja wove a strand of star lights through some of the grasses. "We celebrate a different kind of victory of light over darkness when we celebrate Christmas." "What do you mean?" Arjun's face looked puzzled."Do you know of the Bible? It's the book of truth Christians live by." Arjun nodded. "I've heard about the Bible, but I haven't read it." "It starts with the beginning of creation, where everything was created by God and it was good. But then humans disobeyed God and sin and death entered the world. God knew we needed someone to save us, so He sent His one and only Son, Jesus. He came to earth as a baby, and when He grew up, He died on a cross to defeat sin and death. He conquered the darkness with His light." Reeja patted the straw that made up the manger bed."Who wants some kalkal?" Reeja's mom's voice rang over the yard. Arjun's mouth watered as he pictured the fried pastry treat in his mind. "Come on," Reeja said. "We'll talk more after our snack. Mom always makes kalkal with extra powdered sugar!" -Savannah Coleman

Reeja excitedly gathered colorful light strands and grasses. Decorating the Christmas crib was her favorite part of welcoming the Christmas season. Her mother told her they called it a nativity scene in America, where Reeja's uncle lived. Regardless of what it was called, Reeja was just happy to celebrate the birth of Jesus."Maybe this year I'll add a waterfall," Reeja mused as she collected large rocks to incorporate into her Christmas crib. She paused to look at the houses around her. Some neighbors were constructing their own cribs, while other yards were empty. Arjun, the boy who lived next door, walked out his front door. Reeja gave him a friendly wave, and Arjun grinned and headed over."Would you like to help me decorate?" Reeja asked. Arjun nodded enthusiastically. "My parents don't decorate for the Christmas season, but our house looked really nice for Diwali." Reeja recalled the bright lights and beautiful colors at the traditional Hindu festival of lights. "Yes, I remember your home looked very festive!""How come you don't celebrate Diwali?" Arjun asked. "It's about the victory of light over darkness."Reeja wove a strand of star lights through some of the grasses. "We celebrate a different kind of victory of light over darkness when we celebrate Christmas." "What do you mean?" Arjun's face looked puzzled."Do you know of the Bible? It's the book of truth Christians live by." Arjun nodded. "I've heard about the Bible, but I haven't read it." "It starts with the beginning of creation, where everything was created by God and it was good. But then humans disobeyed God and sin and death entered the world. God knew we needed someone to save us, so He sent His one and only Son, Jesus. He came to earth as a baby, and when He grew up, He died on a cross to defeat sin and death. He conquered the darkness with His light." Reeja patted the straw that made up the manger bed."Who wants some kalkal?" Reeja's mom's voice rang over the yard. Arjun's mouth watered as he pictured the fried pastry treat in his mind. "Come on," Reeja said. "We'll talk more after our snack. Mom always makes kalkal with extra powdered sugar!" -Savannah Coleman

Light and Truth (Part 1)16c04cdb-23e5-4a31-a469-4d23e6736a9eMon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 5 A: Waiting on the LordPsalm 130:6-7 Enjoy day 5 of our daily Advent episodes. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 130:6-7 Enjoy day 5 of our daily Advent episodes. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 5 A: Waiting on the Lord29a75182-89f6-4b1b-89d4-8e960dc336d5Sun, 04 Dec 2022 11:00:29 +0000196https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Death Defeated (2022) As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 338: Death Defeated (2022)aa7eedb7-6a5d-4132-bab0-000187f2f425Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Death Defeated (2022) As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 338: Death Defeated (2022)18827aff-5ae3-4230-9495-2427dce9d0f8Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Death Defeated (2022) As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 338: Death Defeated (2022)7fb54654-310a-4060-a8a4-1ececcdd567fSun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 338: Death Defeated (2022) As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the same era as the Apostles and have the same Holy Spirit. Just like St. Paul stood out by imitating Jesus and sharing the Gospel, we are called to do the same. Fr. Mike also discusses our duality as both body and soul as it relates to Christ’s resurrection. Today’s readings are Acts 17, 1 Corinthians 15, and Proverbs 28:16-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 338: Death Defeated (2022)aad73a0e-c424-4f24-a677-f4746f8bd303Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSadie’s KittenWhen Sadie walked into the kitchen one morning, she found Dad cradling a tiny orange kitten. The kitten's eyes weren't even open."What's wrong with him?" Sadie asked. "Why is he crying?"Dad used an eyedropper to give him milk. "I found this little guy outside, alone and hungry. I'm afraid something happened to the rest of his family.""So you're going to take care of him?""Yeah, he's too little to survive on his own."Sadie thought of the first story in the Bible about how Adam and Eve cared for the animals. She wanted to care for God's creation too. "Can I help?""Absolutely! I'll show you how."Sadie was extra-gentle when Dad put the kitten in her arms. He was the color of a carrot, so that's what she'd call him.For the next few weeks, Sadie watched Carrot grow. His eyes opened, then he started walking with more confidence. Soon he no longer needed the eyedropper--he ate kitten food. Sadie felt proud.One day, when she was giving Carrot his food, he scratched her arm with his sharp claws. Tears welled in Sadie's eyes. She picked up his food bowl. He didn't deserve food after that.The front door opened. "Is everything okay, Sadie?" Dad asked."No!" She burst into tears. "Carrot scratched me. All I've ever done is love him, and now he hurt me!""Oh, Sadie. I'm sorry." Dad hugged her. "The way you care for Carrot reminds me of the way God cares for us. You are kind, gentle, and patient. That's the way God loves us too, only His love is even stronger."Sadie stopped crying. "Sometimes, I hurt God. When I do things I know I shouldn't." She looked at Carrot's food bowl. "But God forgives me. Jesus died for me so that I could live with Him forever."Dad nodded. "Jesus set a wonderful example for us."Sadie knew what to do. She put the food back on the ground. Carrot began to eat. She looked at the blood on her arm. "It's okay, Carrot. I forgive you, and I love you."Sadie was thankful God often said those same words to her. -Becca Wierwille

When Sadie walked into the kitchen one morning, she found Dad cradling a tiny orange kitten. The kitten's eyes weren't even open."What's wrong with him?" Sadie asked. "Why is he crying?"Dad used an eyedropper to give him milk. "I found this little guy outside, alone and hungry. I'm afraid something happened to the rest of his family.""So you're going to take care of him?""Yeah, he's too little to survive on his own."Sadie thought of the first story in the Bible about how Adam and Eve cared for the animals. She wanted to care for God's creation too. "Can I help?""Absolutely! I'll show you how."Sadie was extra-gentle when Dad put the kitten in her arms. He was the color of a carrot, so that's what she'd call him.For the next few weeks, Sadie watched Carrot grow. His eyes opened, then he started walking with more confidence. Soon he no longer needed the eyedropper--he ate kitten food. Sadie felt proud.One day, when she was giving Carrot his food, he scratched her arm with his sharp claws. Tears welled in Sadie's eyes. She picked up his food bowl. He didn't deserve food after that.The front door opened. "Is everything okay, Sadie?" Dad asked."No!" She burst into tears. "Carrot scratched me. All I've ever done is love him, and now he hurt me!""Oh, Sadie. I'm sorry." Dad hugged her. "The way you care for Carrot reminds me of the way God cares for us. You are kind, gentle, and patient. That's the way God loves us too, only His love is even stronger."Sadie stopped crying. "Sometimes, I hurt God. When I do things I know I shouldn't." She looked at Carrot's food bowl. "But God forgives me. Jesus died for me so that I could live with Him forever."Dad nodded. "Jesus set a wonderful example for us."Sadie knew what to do. She put the food back on the ground. Carrot began to eat. She looked at the blood on her arm. "It's okay, Carrot. I forgive you, and I love you."Sadie was thankful God often said those same words to her. -Becca Wierwille

Sadie’s Kitten944ad184-b694-4355-9aee-c30af38f2019Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 4 A: God has come to Give us FreedomLuke 1:67-70 Enjoy day 4 of our daily Advent episodes.&nbsp; This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 1:67-70 Enjoy day 4 of our daily Advent episodes.&nbsp; This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 4 A: God has come to Give us Freedom657afef3-4b4b-44e5-a442-3cc1ae5751b7Sat, 03 Dec 2022 11:00:27 +0000219https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/4/22 Closer Than You Think: One Step Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. &quot;One day&quot; could become &quot;Day One&quot;. So often, there are things that we would like to do &quot;one day&quot;. Sometimes those dreams pass us by and we lose nothing. But other times, we must take action otherwise &quot;one day&quot; becomes &quot;never&quot;. As Christians, we either Begin or we Begin Again.

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. &quot;One day&quot; could become &quot;Day One&quot;. So often, there are things that we would like to do &quot;one day&quot;. Sometimes those dreams pass us by and we lose nothing. But other times, we must take action otherwise &quot;one day&quot; becomes &quot;never&quot;. As Christians, we either Begin or we Begin Again.

full12/4/22 Closer Than You Think: One Step7e582594-51b7-4509-a5e9-4ebf2380fcc6Sat, 03 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/4/22 Closer Than You Think: One Step Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. &quot;One day&quot; could become &quot;Day One&quot;. So often, there are things that we would like to do &quot;one day&quot;. Sometimes those dreams pass us by and we lose nothing. But other times, we must take action otherwise &quot;one day&quot; becomes &quot;never&quot;. As Christians, we either Begin or we Begin Again.

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. &quot;One day&quot; could become &quot;Day One&quot;. So often, there are things that we would like to do &quot;one day&quot;. Sometimes those dreams pass us by and we lose nothing. But other times, we must take action otherwise &quot;one day&quot; becomes &quot;never&quot;. As Christians, we either Begin or we Begin Again.

full12/4/22 Closer Than You Think: One Step077c6d4d-4d05-4fde-93d1-4d806e5cf670Sat, 03 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/4/22 Closer Than You Think: One Step Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. &quot;One day&quot; could become &quot;Day One&quot;. So often, there are things that we would like to do &quot;one day&quot;. Sometimes those dreams pass us by and we lose nothing. But other times, we must take action otherwise &quot;one day&quot; becomes &quot;never&quot;. As Christians, we either Begin or we Begin Again.

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. &quot;One day&quot; could become &quot;Day One&quot;. So often, there are things that we would like to do &quot;one day&quot;. Sometimes those dreams pass us by and we lose nothing. But other times, we must take action otherwise &quot;one day&quot; becomes &quot;never&quot;. As Christians, we either Begin or we Begin Again.

full12/4/22 Closer Than You Think: One Stepcfbc9d42-3f26-47b9-ab39-e799c8154329Sat, 03 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: The Importance of Love (2022) Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 337: The Importance of Love (2022)e0dbf2fa-6bc9-40c9-bb33-8ec76308dbd5Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: The Importance of Love (2022) Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 337: The Importance of Love (2022)df43fe54-13df-4929-b3c4-426b1b10463bSat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: The Importance of Love (2022) Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 337: The Importance of Love (2022)df44f907-1956-4288-a302-39dae62b67feSat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 337: The Importance of Love (2022) Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 337: The Importance of Love (2022)165f57ea-aca1-4eb8-ad2b-1b731791f91aSat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLike an EagleKaia dropped her backpack on the kitchen table and sat down with a big smile. "We saw a great video in science today!"Kaia's mom looked up from her bill paying. "What was it about?" "Eagles." Kaia showed her mom a large color photo of a bald eagle. The white-headed bird of prey looked to be floating on air, its wings stretched out like the wings of a jet. "Mr. Thompson gave us all a print of this eagle. Isn't it beautiful?""It sure is," Mom agreed.Kaia was excited to share what she'd learned. "June 20 is National American Eagle Day. In 1782, the bald eagle was made a symbol of the United States." Mom closed her computer. "They're certainly one of God's amazing animals.""Did you know that their wingspan can be up to seven and a half feet long?" Kaia didn't wait for an answer. "The video said eagles spend their first four years exploring the country, traveling hundreds of miles before they settle down to have a family. And listen to this! When they dive to catch their food, which is mostly fish, they can move up to a hundred miles per hour!""Wow! I didn't know they were that fast," said Mom. "But I do remember reading in the Bible that eagles are swift and strong.""The Bible talks about eagles?" asked Kaia.Mom nodded. "Many verses mention eagles. After God brought His people out of Egypt, He gave Moses a song to teach the Israelites. In this song, God compares Himself to an eagle protecting its chicks with its wings."Kaia was impressed. "So the eagle isn't just fast and strong. It's a protector too!""That's right. And like an eagle, Jesus covers us with His love and grace. In the book of Revelation, the eagle is also one of four creatures surrounding God's throne, singing, 'Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!'""We sing that in church," said Kaia. "So, God is like an eagle because He protects us, and we can be like eagles by worshiping Him. I guess God wants all His creation to worship Him!" "He does," said Mom. "Now and forever!" -Bonnie Carr

Kaia dropped her backpack on the kitchen table and sat down with a big smile. "We saw a great video in science today!"Kaia's mom looked up from her bill paying. "What was it about?" "Eagles." Kaia showed her mom a large color photo of a bald eagle. The white-headed bird of prey looked to be floating on air, its wings stretched out like the wings of a jet. "Mr. Thompson gave us all a print of this eagle. Isn't it beautiful?""It sure is," Mom agreed.Kaia was excited to share what she'd learned. "June 20 is National American Eagle Day. In 1782, the bald eagle was made a symbol of the United States." Mom closed her computer. "They're certainly one of God's amazing animals.""Did you know that their wingspan can be up to seven and a half feet long?" Kaia didn't wait for an answer. "The video said eagles spend their first four years exploring the country, traveling hundreds of miles before they settle down to have a family. And listen to this! When they dive to catch their food, which is mostly fish, they can move up to a hundred miles per hour!""Wow! I didn't know they were that fast," said Mom. "But I do remember reading in the Bible that eagles are swift and strong.""The Bible talks about eagles?" asked Kaia.Mom nodded. "Many verses mention eagles. After God brought His people out of Egypt, He gave Moses a song to teach the Israelites. In this song, God compares Himself to an eagle protecting its chicks with its wings."Kaia was impressed. "So the eagle isn't just fast and strong. It's a protector too!""That's right. And like an eagle, Jesus covers us with His love and grace. In the book of Revelation, the eagle is also one of four creatures surrounding God's throne, singing, 'Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!'""We sing that in church," said Kaia. "So, God is like an eagle because He protects us, and we can be like eagles by worshiping Him. I guess God wants all His creation to worship Him!" "He does," said Mom. "Now and forever!" -Bonnie Carr

Like an Eaglef3601ccb-7158-47a9-bfbb-50c6e3d98fe4Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 3: How do you Celebrate Christmas?Exodus 16:31-35 &nbsp; This is day 3 of our daily Advent series. We hope you enjoy!&nbsp; To see Jarwain's story and Colombian Christmas traditions, click the link: https://explorer.compassion.com/christmas-in-colombia/ Joshua and I also hope you can join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International. &nbsp;We trust the way they work which is why Joshua and I have been sponsoring kids from Compassion International long before this podcast ever aired. It’s by God’s grace that the podcast has grown and we want to use this platform to help as many children as we can. To join us, simply text KBS to 83393 or visit www.compassion.com/kbs Thank you again for listening, for sharing the Bible with your children and for your generosity in praying and supporting the children at Compassion International. If you'd like to contact me, go to &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 16:31-35 &nbsp; This is day 3 of our daily Advent series. We hope you enjoy!&nbsp; To see Jarwain's story and Colombian Christmas traditions, click the link: https://explorer.compassion.com/christmas-in-colombia/ Joshua and I also hope you can join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International. &nbsp;We trust the way they work which is why Joshua and I have been sponsoring kids from Compassion International long before this podcast ever aired. It’s by God’s grace that the podcast has grown and we want to use this platform to help as many children as we can. To join us, simply text KBS to 83393 or visit www.compassion.com/kbs Thank you again for listening, for sharing the Bible with your children and for your generosity in praying and supporting the children at Compassion International. If you'd like to contact me, go to &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 3: How do you Celebrate Christmas?205d075d-fdef-4e2f-9804-1e1cce95b567Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:00:25 +0000672https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 86 - How To Turn Your Fear Into Fuel: James SmithIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Rather than looking for shallow reasons to change your life, in this moment James Smith asks you to examine your ‘pain points’. Whether it is in fitness or business, James believes that we should draw on our deep rooted problems or fears and transform them into lasting motivation that will fuel us through the difficult improvements we have always wanted to make in our lives. As expectations influence outcomes, James says that it is crucial to break away from societies fear of failure and change our internal narratives and perceptive and adjust towards optimism. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/8UhGwGTkpvb James: https://twitter.com/jamessmithPT_?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/jamessmithpt/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Rather than looking for shallow reasons to change your life, in this moment James Smith asks you to examine your ‘pain points’. Whether it is in fitness or business, James believes that we should draw on our deep rooted problems or fears and transform them into lasting motivation that will fuel us through the difficult improvements we have always wanted to make in our lives. As expectations influence outcomes, James says that it is crucial to break away from societies fear of failure and change our internal narratives and perceptive and adjust towards optimism. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/8UhGwGTkpvb James: https://twitter.com/jamessmithPT_?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/jamessmithpt/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 86 - How To Turn Your Fear Into Fuel: James Smithbf2fa0f4-2bf8-4639-957d-fa66ef9684f7Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000813https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2022) Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2022)9f9b7278-4cf5-449d-b43b-9233c79e199aFri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2022) Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2022)1c6158c3-87aa-48ee-b699-fbdecfa32e3cFri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2022) Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2022)9bcb99df-84b1-40cc-8f67-c0854a654b3fFri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2022) Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of the Church’s authority in the question of circumcision for Gentile converts. He also draws our attention to Paul’s treatment of God the Father and God the Son as equal but not the same. This sheds light on Paul’s conversation about head coverings for women in our reading from 1 Corinthians and reassures female believers about their roles in marriage and the Church. Today’s readings are Acts 15, 1 Corinthians 11-12, Proverbs 28:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2022)15269656-3d5a-43ee-ba2d-0bcbf8d54f8bFri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChristmas Wreath"Mmm, this smells so good," Kyle said as he picked up a fresh Christmas wreath out of the back of his mom's car. "I know. I love the smell of pine too," Mom said. "You can set the wreath on the porch for now."Kyle was just a couple of feet from the porch when he tripped over his skateboard. The wreath flew out of his hands and hit the ground with a thud. When it fell, some parts of it came loose. "Oh, Kyle!" exclaimed Mom. "Are you all right?""Yeah," said Kyle as Mom helped him up. Then they both examined the wreath to assess the damage. "I'm so sorry. Did I ruin it?" Kyle asked. "It's a little beaten up," said Mom. "But I should be able to fix it." She paused. "Didn't I tell you to put your skateboard away earlier?" Kyle nodded. "Yes, but I forgot. I'm sorry." "Why don't you grab your skateboard and take it to the garage where it belongs?" Mom smiled. "That way, no more humans or wreaths will get injured."Kyle smiled and did as he was told. When he got back to the front porch, his mom had the wreath fixed and was hanging it on the front door. "How does it look?" Mom asked as she took a step back. "Looks good, Mom," Kyle replied. "Why do we put wreaths up at Christmastime anyway?" "Well, I like to think of wreaths as reminders of God's endless love for us," said Mom. "Wreaths are in the shape of a circle, and circles have no end. And there's also no end to God's love for us. Jesus demonstrated this when He came to earth as a baby that first Christmas. He is fully God, but He also became fully human to die for our sins, and even though He is now risen, He will always be human. He will be both God and man--both divine and human--for all eternity! That's how much He loves us. He became one of us so He could be with us forever.""I'm thankful God's love for us is endless," said Kyle. "Me too," said Mom. "Whenever I look at this wreath, I remember that, no matter what we do or what we face, God's love is greater." -Melissa Yeagle

"Mmm, this smells so good," Kyle said as he picked up a fresh Christmas wreath out of the back of his mom's car. "I know. I love the smell of pine too," Mom said. "You can set the wreath on the porch for now."Kyle was just a couple of feet from the porch when he tripped over his skateboard. The wreath flew out of his hands and hit the ground with a thud. When it fell, some parts of it came loose. "Oh, Kyle!" exclaimed Mom. "Are you all right?""Yeah," said Kyle as Mom helped him up. Then they both examined the wreath to assess the damage. "I'm so sorry. Did I ruin it?" Kyle asked. "It's a little beaten up," said Mom. "But I should be able to fix it." She paused. "Didn't I tell you to put your skateboard away earlier?" Kyle nodded. "Yes, but I forgot. I'm sorry." "Why don't you grab your skateboard and take it to the garage where it belongs?" Mom smiled. "That way, no more humans or wreaths will get injured."Kyle smiled and did as he was told. When he got back to the front porch, his mom had the wreath fixed and was hanging it on the front door. "How does it look?" Mom asked as she took a step back. "Looks good, Mom," Kyle replied. "Why do we put wreaths up at Christmastime anyway?" "Well, I like to think of wreaths as reminders of God's endless love for us," said Mom. "Wreaths are in the shape of a circle, and circles have no end. And there's also no end to God's love for us. Jesus demonstrated this when He came to earth as a baby that first Christmas. He is fully God, but He also became fully human to die for our sins, and even though He is now risen, He will always be human. He will be both God and man--both divine and human--for all eternity! That's how much He loves us. He became one of us so He could be with us forever.""I'm thankful God's love for us is endless," said Kyle. "Me too," said Mom. "Whenever I look at this wreath, I remember that, no matter what we do or what we face, God's love is greater." -Melissa Yeagle

Christmas Wreath4538c6ca-03e0-42f6-a320-85a03ac0523cFri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Message to Catholic Men If you or someone you know has benefited from Ascension&#39;s free media, would you consider giving a gift of financial support? (https://tinyurl.com/2g7flrnp) While Ascension is not a non-profit organization, support from Catholics around the world helps us produce this free Media content and reach as many people as possible. Because of the generosity of viewers like you, Ascension is able to secure the resources necessary to continue delivering podcasts and videos that seek to draw Catholics closer to the heart of the Father. Learn more about what Ascension does with the financial support of our audience here: https://tinyurl.com/2g7flrnp For those of you who are not in the position to give financially at this time, thank you for tuning in, spreading the word, and (most importantly) lifting up Ascension in prayer! Today Fr. Mike encourages all men watching to consider taking the 90 day journey of Exodus 90. Learn more about Exodus 90 at www.Exodus90.com Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you or someone you know has benefited from Ascension&#39;s free media, would you consider giving a gift of financial support? (https://tinyurl.com/2g7flrnp) While Ascension is not a non-profit organization, support from Catholics around the world helps us produce this free Media content and reach as many people as possible. Because of the generosity of viewers like you, Ascension is able to secure the resources necessary to continue delivering podcasts and videos that seek to draw Catholics closer to the heart of the Father. Learn more about what Ascension does with the financial support of our audience here: https://tinyurl.com/2g7flrnp For those of you who are not in the position to give financially at this time, thank you for tuning in, spreading the word, and (most importantly) lifting up Ascension in prayer! Today Fr. Mike encourages all men watching to consider taking the 90 day journey of Exodus 90. Learn more about Exodus 90 at www.Exodus90.com Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullA Message to Catholic Men7e04575b-0e3e-461f-b5dc-1278ac45409aThu, 01 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Message to Catholic Men If you or someone you know has benefited from Ascension&#39;s free media, would you consider giving a gift of financial support? (https://tinyurl.com/2g7flrnp) While Ascension is not a non-profit organization, support from Catholics around the world helps us produce this free Media content and reach as many people as possible. Because of the generosity of viewers like you, Ascension is able to secure the resources necessary to continue delivering podcasts and videos that seek to draw Catholics closer to the heart of the Father. Learn more about what Ascension does with the financial support of our audience here: https://tinyurl.com/2g7flrnp For those of you who are not in the position to give financially at this time, thank you for tuning in, spreading the word, and (most importantly) lifting up Ascension in prayer! Today Fr. Mike encourages all men watching to consider taking the 90 day journey of Exodus 90. Learn more about Exodus 90 at www.Exodus90.com Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you or someone you know has benefited from Ascension&#39;s free media, would you consider giving a gift of financial support? (https://tinyurl.com/2g7flrnp) While Ascension is not a non-profit organization, support from Catholics around the world helps us produce this free Media content and reach as many people as possible. Because of the generosity of viewers like you, Ascension is able to secure the resources necessary to continue delivering podcasts and videos that seek to draw Catholics closer to the heart of the Father. Learn more about what Ascension does with the financial support of our audience here: https://tinyurl.com/2g7flrnp For those of you who are not in the position to give financially at this time, thank you for tuning in, spreading the word, and (most importantly) lifting up Ascension in prayer! Today Fr. Mike encourages all men watching to consider taking the 90 day journey of Exodus 90. Learn more about Exodus 90 at www.Exodus90.com Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullA Message to Catholic Men59af46e1-0d8f-4617-8ebc-d18c80702d37Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZechariah 13 – Cleansing From SinZechariah 13

Zechariah 13

fullZechariah 13 – Cleansing From Sin2a07cc8d-369f-44a8-a53e-9bbf00afbe52Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:30:00 +0000712https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 2 A: Prepare the Way for JesusLuke 1:16-17 Today is day 2 in our Advent series. We created these to be short and practical so that if you miss a day, you can simply go back and listen to prior days and catch up quickly. Enjoy! This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 1:16-17 Today is day 2 in our Advent series. We created these to be short and practical so that if you miss a day, you can simply go back and listen to prior days and catch up quickly. Enjoy! This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 2 A: Prepare the Way for Jesus0f84abad-a394-4303-a45e-8ae2bfc63d04Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:00:36 +0000215https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAmerican Ninja Warrior, Sean Bryan on Peak Performance and Evangelization Today, American Ninja Warrior and Catholic evangelist, Sean Bryan, discusses how his life has brought him to the peak of physical performance and how it is all done through the Holy Spirit. He has a passionate and clear understanding of the Faith and he lives that in his actions, insights, and missionary work off the course. We talk about his choice of the moniker, "Papal Ninja", how the Church lacks in forming men today, and what Sean and his apostolate, Lay Mission Project, are doing to fill that void. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papalninja Lay Mission Project - https://laymission.net 🔴 Support The Catholic Gentleman Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Sean Bryan is most known for his participation in the hit TV show American Ninja Warrior, where he has taken on the identity of the "Papal Ninja," stealthily taking on his role in the mission of the Church to evangelize the world. Sean received his Bachelor’s of Arts at UC Berkeley, where he studied physics and was on the men’s gymnastics team. He completed his Master of Arts in Theology with a Salesian Studies concentration at the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology. His Masters thesis analyzed the ecclesiology inherent to documents of the Second Vatican Council, and proposes the Scriptural notion of liturgy as an interpretive lens that elucidates the relationship between formal ritual worship and its integrated expression in everyday life. His exploration led to practical applications geared toward the animation of the faithful in the Church’s mission, including the Lay Mission Project: an in-depth disciple-community formation experience that enables the laity to live the faith in their daily lives, foster strong relationships, and transform your world. In his spare time, Sean co-founded Traverse Fitness, a ninja warrior gym that trains the current, and next generation of obstacle course racers, many of whom are underprivileged kids whose memberships are discounted and subsidized through donations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, American Ninja Warrior and Catholic evangelist, Sean Bryan, discusses how his life has brought him to the peak of physical performance and how it is all done through the Holy Spirit. He has a passionate and clear understanding of the Faith and he lives that in his actions, insights, and missionary work off the course. We talk about his choice of the moniker, "Papal Ninja", how the Church lacks in forming men today, and what Sean and his apostolate, Lay Mission Project, are doing to fill that void. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papalninja Lay Mission Project - https://laymission.net 🔴 Support The Catholic Gentleman Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Sean Bryan is most known for his participation in the hit TV show American Ninja Warrior, where he has taken on the identity of the "Papal Ninja," stealthily taking on his role in the mission of the Church to evangelize the world. Sean received his Bachelor’s of Arts at UC Berkeley, where he studied physics and was on the men’s gymnastics team. He completed his Master of Arts in Theology with a Salesian Studies concentration at the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology. His Masters thesis analyzed the ecclesiology inherent to documents of the Second Vatican Council, and proposes the Scriptural notion of liturgy as an interpretive lens that elucidates the relationship between formal ritual worship and its integrated expression in everyday life. His exploration led to practical applications geared toward the animation of the faithful in the Church’s mission, including the Lay Mission Project: an in-depth disciple-community formation experience that enables the laity to live the faith in their daily lives, foster strong relationships, and transform your world. In his spare time, Sean co-founded Traverse Fitness, a ninja warrior gym that trains the current, and next generation of obstacle course racers, many of whom are underprivileged kids whose memberships are discounted and subsidized through donations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAmerican Ninja Warrior, Sean Bryan on Peak Performance and Evangelization 7bb1e5d8-b410-4abd-9d84-639eb581fd96Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +00004135https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE200: Annie Macmanus: The Real Reason I Became Europe's No. 1 Female DJ Annie Macmanus is a voice we’ve been hearing for twenty years. First as a presenter and tastemaker for the UK’s biggest dance music radio show, as a festival headlining DJ, as host of her podcast ‘Changes with Annie Macmanus’, and now as an author of her best-selling novel ‘Mother Mother’. Reaching the pinnacle of success with a relentless schedule headlining a 2am show in Ibiza every week before flying back in the morning to present her daily radio show, it took the pandemic lockdowns for Annie to realise she wanted something completely different from her life. So she started again. This conversation explores her decision to check in with herself and walk away from a 17 year career at the BBC to explore her passions of writing and podcasts. She presents the challenging notion that your life needs to have a revolution every 20 years for it to remain meaningful and fulfilling. Topics: Early context People please Your parents Your insecurities Leaving Ireland - being rejected why didn't you keep trying? Labels Cost of being wrapped up in your labels Learning to listen to instinct Feeling burdened Midlife crisis doubts and fears making big decisions Why did you make it? Is your relationship with work healthy? Mental health Tokenism A successful life for you last guest question Annie: Instagram - bit.ly/3iqZtcu Twitter - bit.ly/3UrsxOa Annie's podcast: bit.ly/3UhzNvT Annie's book: bit.ly/3VGwT57 Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow us on Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/E5re0ADNKsb Sponsors: Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb BlueJeans - https://g2ul0.app.link/NCgpGjVNKsb Craftd - https://g2ul0.app.link/gZ8in6Dsvsb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Annie Macmanus is a voice we’ve been hearing for twenty years. First as a presenter and tastemaker for the UK’s biggest dance music radio show, as a festival headlining DJ, as host of her podcast ‘Changes with Annie Macmanus’, and now as an author of her best-selling novel ‘Mother Mother’. Reaching the pinnacle of success with a relentless schedule headlining a 2am show in Ibiza every week before flying back in the morning to present her daily radio show, it took the pandemic lockdowns for Annie to realise she wanted something completely different from her life. So she started again. This conversation explores her decision to check in with herself and walk away from a 17 year career at the BBC to explore her passions of writing and podcasts. She presents the challenging notion that your life needs to have a revolution every 20 years for it to remain meaningful and fulfilling. Topics: Early context People please Your parents Your insecurities Leaving Ireland - being rejected why didn't you keep trying? Labels Cost of being wrapped up in your labels Learning to listen to instinct Feeling burdened Midlife crisis doubts and fears making big decisions Why did you make it? Is your relationship with work healthy? Mental health Tokenism A successful life for you last guest question Annie: Instagram - bit.ly/3iqZtcu Twitter - bit.ly/3UrsxOa Annie's podcast: bit.ly/3UhzNvT Annie's book: bit.ly/3VGwT57 Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow us on Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/E5re0ADNKsb Sponsors: Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb BlueJeans - https://g2ul0.app.link/NCgpGjVNKsb Craftd - https://g2ul0.app.link/gZ8in6Dsvsb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE200: Annie Macmanus: The Real Reason I Became Europe's No. 1 Female DJ 5908723f-c410-4281-aeeb-d765c3006c19Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:02:00 +00004153https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Run the Race (2022) As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 335: Run the Race (2022)639a574c-ef90-4c89-afec-1d6aac2033d8Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Run the Race (2022) As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 335: Run the Race (2022)32d2280d-1f2e-4533-9a1c-fec1200041d8Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Run the Race (2022) As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 335: Run the Race (2022)8f2b9b72-da4e-485d-804a-55059dd12a64Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 335: Run the Race (2022) As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today’s readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 335: Run the Race (2022)a0668821-358e-4fe1-9169-0c5bc5ff8f11Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNew Glasses"Well, Erin, it looks like you'll need an updated prescription for your glasses," the optometrist said as Erin got out of the chair at the eye doctor's office.Erin found her mom in the waiting room. "New glasses again!" she announced."Well, let's look around the store to see if we can find some frames you like," Mom suggested.As Erin tried on various colors and styles of glasses, she talked with Mom about school. "It feels like everything is going wrong. I have two tests tomorrow, and I'm struggling in those classes. My favorite teacher has been home sick all week, and one of my friends broke her arm during gym class! I know God is in control of all that happens and I should trust Him, but it's hard when nothing is going well.""I'm sorry all these things are happening at once." Mom put a hand on her shoulder. "The world is chaotic." She thought for a moment. "Do you remember what it was like before you got your first pair of glasses?""Oh yeah," Erin laughed. "Everything was so blurry. I could only see a few feet in front of me.""Life can be a bit like that," Mom said. "The world can feel blurry and confusing. Just imagine how confused Jesus's followers were when He died on the cross! But Jesus had a bigger plan--to die and take the punishment for our sin and bring new life through His resurrection three days later. We can't always see how God is working today, but we can keep our eyes focused on Jesus and trust Him."Erin understood. "Because He doesn't just see the present. It's like He sees through different glasses than us, where He can see the whole world--past, present, and future."Mom smiled. "Exactly! And God can use challenging things to teach us to trust Him. When our plans don't work out, we need to remember that He has a bigger plan in mind--one that ends with Jesus getting rid of sin and death forever. We may not understand now, but one day, we will see how God worked everything for good."Erin nodded. "So I can trust Jesus and focus on Him even when I don't understand what's happening." She hugged her mom. "Thanks." -Abby Ciona

"Well, Erin, it looks like you'll need an updated prescription for your glasses," the optometrist said as Erin got out of the chair at the eye doctor's office.Erin found her mom in the waiting room. "New glasses again!" she announced."Well, let's look around the store to see if we can find some frames you like," Mom suggested.As Erin tried on various colors and styles of glasses, she talked with Mom about school. "It feels like everything is going wrong. I have two tests tomorrow, and I'm struggling in those classes. My favorite teacher has been home sick all week, and one of my friends broke her arm during gym class! I know God is in control of all that happens and I should trust Him, but it's hard when nothing is going well.""I'm sorry all these things are happening at once." Mom put a hand on her shoulder. "The world is chaotic." She thought for a moment. "Do you remember what it was like before you got your first pair of glasses?""Oh yeah," Erin laughed. "Everything was so blurry. I could only see a few feet in front of me.""Life can be a bit like that," Mom said. "The world can feel blurry and confusing. Just imagine how confused Jesus's followers were when He died on the cross! But Jesus had a bigger plan--to die and take the punishment for our sin and bring new life through His resurrection three days later. We can't always see how God is working today, but we can keep our eyes focused on Jesus and trust Him."Erin understood. "Because He doesn't just see the present. It's like He sees through different glasses than us, where He can see the whole world--past, present, and future."Mom smiled. "Exactly! And God can use challenging things to teach us to trust Him. When our plans don't work out, we need to remember that He has a bigger plan in mind--one that ends with Jesus getting rid of sin and death forever. We may not understand now, but one day, we will see how God worked everything for good."Erin nodded. "So I can trust Jesus and focus on Him even when I don't understand what's happening." She hugged her mom. "Thanks." -Abby Ciona

New Glasses6229e21a-2453-4d52-b0c3-4a3d8692ec1eThu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent Day 1 A: The Lord is ComingLuke 1:30-32 &nbsp; I hope you enjoy day 1 in our Advent series.&nbsp; &nbsp;This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible.&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 1:30-32 &nbsp; I hope you enjoy day 1 in our Advent series.&nbsp; &nbsp;This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible.&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullAdvent Day 1 A: The Lord is Coming878067ae-8a2b-41bb-b173-64b1e4dce7d4Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:00:45 +0000287https://216.73.216.191/allTags#461 Ethical Finance and Investing - Deacon Frank ReillyJesus spoke a great deal about money and wealth, but how do we apply his teaching in a world of complex financial interconnectedness? Deacon Frank Reilly, the founder of Reilly Financial Advisors, now a part of Creative Planning brings a lifetime of experience to the question. Terence McGoldrick, Providence College Theology Professor, is an advisor to Deacon Frank in the work of finding morally acceptable investment opportunities. Both join us for a discussion. Cy Kellett:                    Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending you…

Jesus spoke a great deal about money and wealth, but how do we apply his teaching in a world of complex financial interconnectedness? Deacon Frank Reilly, the founder of Reilly Financial Advisors, now a part of Creative Planning brings a lifetime of experience to the question. Terence McGoldrick, Providence College Theology Professor, is an advisor to Deacon Frank in the work of finding morally acceptable investment opportunities. Both join us for a discussion. Cy Kellett:                    Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending you…

#461 Ethical Finance and Investing - Deacon Frank Reilly55f9cc19-a3d9-4268-9cf1-a6d61e570123Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2022)0d64e038-c201-43b9-bd4b-2909bdf1f0b3Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2022)52cf0385-bf5b-40d3-be06-1ad566c5004eWed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2022)37f9ee0e-6cc6-42ae-ba49-52b1232f50c9Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today’s readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2022)cb132f7c-6776-4729-9e64-6f0c87a27965Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDraw NearSara and Mom left church and headed out to Uncle Dan and Aunt Susan's farm for lunch. Sara couldn't wait to meet her cousin's new pygmy goats!On the way, Mom asked Sara what her Sunday school class had discussed that morning."We talked about worship," Sara said. "Mrs. Taylor told us that God created us to worship Him. We worship when we go to church, right?"Before Mom could answer, they'd arrived. Sara's cousin Charlie ran to the car. "Come meet Max and Mavis!" He grabbed Sara's hand and led her inside a fenced area next to the barn. "Sit still and they might come over," Charlie said. He sat next to Sara on the grass. The two small goats jumped in the air, ran around the yard, and butted heads in a play battle. At first, they ignored the cousins, but eventually Mavis came close enough for Sara to stroke her back. Then she went off to climb a wooden platform. "They're so cute," Sara told Charlie."Yeah," agreed Charlie. "I love it when they come over and let me pet them. I just wish they did that more often!" He grinned. "Don't they know I feed them, fill their water dish, and clean up their messes?" They laughed. Charlie sounded like a parent.On the way home, Mom brought up the topic of worship. "I think God feels a little like Charlie does with his goats," she said."What do you mean?" asked Sara."Charlie cares for his goats. He makes sure they have everything they need, and he loves it when they come to him. It's similar to us as Christians. We're God's children. He loves us and provides for us, and He wants us to enjoy being in His presence every day.""I guess worshiping God only on Sundays is kind of like Mavis only letting me pet her for two seconds," said Sara.Mom nodded. "Worship is something we do at church, but it can also be anything we do with an awareness of Jesus's love and presence and a desire to serve Him. That's where we find true joy.""Maybe we could read the Bible together before bed," suggested Sara. Mom nodded. "That's a great way to spend time with God!" -Bonnie Carr

Sara and Mom left church and headed out to Uncle Dan and Aunt Susan's farm for lunch. Sara couldn't wait to meet her cousin's new pygmy goats!On the way, Mom asked Sara what her Sunday school class had discussed that morning."We talked about worship," Sara said. "Mrs. Taylor told us that God created us to worship Him. We worship when we go to church, right?"Before Mom could answer, they'd arrived. Sara's cousin Charlie ran to the car. "Come meet Max and Mavis!" He grabbed Sara's hand and led her inside a fenced area next to the barn. "Sit still and they might come over," Charlie said. He sat next to Sara on the grass. The two small goats jumped in the air, ran around the yard, and butted heads in a play battle. At first, they ignored the cousins, but eventually Mavis came close enough for Sara to stroke her back. Then she went off to climb a wooden platform. "They're so cute," Sara told Charlie."Yeah," agreed Charlie. "I love it when they come over and let me pet them. I just wish they did that more often!" He grinned. "Don't they know I feed them, fill their water dish, and clean up their messes?" They laughed. Charlie sounded like a parent.On the way home, Mom brought up the topic of worship. "I think God feels a little like Charlie does with his goats," she said."What do you mean?" asked Sara."Charlie cares for his goats. He makes sure they have everything they need, and he loves it when they come to him. It's similar to us as Christians. We're God's children. He loves us and provides for us, and He wants us to enjoy being in His presence every day.""I guess worshiping God only on Sundays is kind of like Mavis only letting me pet her for two seconds," said Sara.Mom nodded. "Worship is something we do at church, but it can also be anything we do with an awareness of Jesus's love and presence and a desire to serve Him. That's where we find true joy.""Maybe we could read the Bible together before bed," suggested Sara. Mom nodded. "That's a great way to spend time with God!" -Bonnie Carr

Draw Near7af056c9-9860-4f2d-a075-d37e073a800bWed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2022) Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2022)118034e0-923f-4b34-add7-63b3f7eeb7e4Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2022) Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2022)63d1b926-6aa5-4d4a-b83d-7cdc2066a7f8Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2022) Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2022)3622a5c2-8076-4923-9666-b032dacdf0d9Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2022) Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on this story, Fr. Mike helps us grapple with the mysterious reality that we are each called to say &quot;Yes&quot; to God’s destination for us, even when we might not know the way. Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into St. Paul&#39;s hard teachings to the Corinthians on sexuality morality and excommunication. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 12, 1 Corinthians 5-6, and Proverbs 28:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2022)b735bf37-8e83-48f7-8265-3563d30b7b21Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Sample"Can I go to the store with you, Mom?" Isaac asked. "I want to make sure you get my favorite cereal!" Mom laughed and agreed.Shortly after arriving at the store, they met Carson, one of Isaac's classmates. "Hey, Isaac, thanks for shoveling my grandma's sidewalk when I didn't feel good yesterday," said Carson. "And thanks for helping me with my math homework too! Guess what I got on our test today? An A minus!""All right!" said Isaac. "How did your basketball game go?""Much better," said Carson. "Ever since you stood up for me when I missed all those free throws the other day, the guys haven't given me a rough time at all." He turned to go. "Oh! Mom says I can go to Bible club with you this week.""Great!" exclaimed Isaac. "I think you'll like it.""I'm sure I will if it's as good as you say," replied Carson, turning to leave. "See ya.""Wow! I'm surprised," Isaac told his mom as they went down another aisle. "Carson wasn't interested in going to Bible club at all when I invited him. I wonder why he changed his mind."Just then, they came to the place where a woman was handing out ice cream samples. "Yum!" Isaac exclaimed, taking a bite of the sample she handed him. "Let's get some of this ice cream, Mom.""It looks good," Mom said. "Choose a flavor, and then we'll be ready to go.""How can the store afford to give away so much ice cream?" Isaac asked as he debated which kind he wanted. "Look at all those kids coming to get samples now.""Well, as you just proved, the samples make people want to buy the product, so the store will sell lots of ice cream today," Mom explained as Isaac decided on double chocolate. "You know," Mom added as she placed the carton in her grocery cart, "this reminds me of you. You've been a sample for Jesus.""What do you mean?" Isaac asked."Carson was obviously impressed with the way you treated him," said Mom. "You've given him a taste of what it means to know Jesus, and now Carson wants to know more.""A taste of life with Jesus," said Isaac. "That's even better than ice cream!" -Geri Walcott

"Can I go to the store with you, Mom?" Isaac asked. "I want to make sure you get my favorite cereal!" Mom laughed and agreed.Shortly after arriving at the store, they met Carson, one of Isaac's classmates. "Hey, Isaac, thanks for shoveling my grandma's sidewalk when I didn't feel good yesterday," said Carson. "And thanks for helping me with my math homework too! Guess what I got on our test today? An A minus!""All right!" said Isaac. "How did your basketball game go?""Much better," said Carson. "Ever since you stood up for me when I missed all those free throws the other day, the guys haven't given me a rough time at all." He turned to go. "Oh! Mom says I can go to Bible club with you this week.""Great!" exclaimed Isaac. "I think you'll like it.""I'm sure I will if it's as good as you say," replied Carson, turning to leave. "See ya.""Wow! I'm surprised," Isaac told his mom as they went down another aisle. "Carson wasn't interested in going to Bible club at all when I invited him. I wonder why he changed his mind."Just then, they came to the place where a woman was handing out ice cream samples. "Yum!" Isaac exclaimed, taking a bite of the sample she handed him. "Let's get some of this ice cream, Mom.""It looks good," Mom said. "Choose a flavor, and then we'll be ready to go.""How can the store afford to give away so much ice cream?" Isaac asked as he debated which kind he wanted. "Look at all those kids coming to get samples now.""Well, as you just proved, the samples make people want to buy the product, so the store will sell lots of ice cream today," Mom explained as Isaac decided on double chocolate. "You know," Mom added as she placed the carton in her grocery cart, "this reminds me of you. You've been a sample for Jesus.""What do you mean?" Isaac asked."Carson was obviously impressed with the way you treated him," said Mom. "You've given him a taste of what it means to know Jesus, and now Carson wants to know more.""A taste of life with Jesus," said Isaac. "That's even better than ice cream!" -Geri Walcott

The Samplee5a42368-e16c-4a15-b9f8-07bfdb8ebc8eTue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCare for Caregivers with Edward SminkEven though men might not be as good at care-giving as women, we are definitely called to it! Yet many of us aren't quite sure how to do it. Some of us hesitate to help out, worrying that we might not get it right. Others help out so much they neglect to care for themselves, and reach burnout. Join me in this episode as Dr. Edward Smink helps us sort out care-giving from all the angles. As a coach for care-givers and a care-giver himself, he has a lot of practical advice for us husbands and fathers. He'll challenge us to up our game and really care for those God has entrusted to us. You can find out more about Dr. Edward Smink at his website https://soulofcaregiving.com/why

Even though men might not be as good at care-giving as women, we are definitely called to it! Yet many of us aren't quite sure how to do it. Some of us hesitate to help out, worrying that we might not get it right. Others help out so much they neglect to care for themselves, and reach burnout. Join me in this episode as Dr. Edward Smink helps us sort out care-giving from all the angles. As a coach for care-givers and a care-giver himself, he has a lot of practical advice for us husbands and fathers. He'll challenge us to up our game and really care for those God has entrusted to us. You can find out more about Dr. Edward Smink at his website https://soulofcaregiving.com/why

fullCare for Caregivers with Edward Sminkec3e3d53-a7ce-460b-82c7-dd42bbe7b13cMon, 28 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCharlie Sloth: From Homeless, To Fire In The Booth, To An £800 Million Business!Charlie Sloth is a radio presenter on Apple Music One, and previously on Radio One. The creator of “Fire in the Booth”, he is known as a adept and visionary patron of new artists worldwide. Appearing on Sloth's show is the moment many rappers and musical artists ‘make it’. Charlie wouldn’t have it any other way. As he reveals in this episode, he has never deviated from his dream of bringing new talent to the fore. Even when he was living in a shed as a single father with a young son, he knew where he wanted to end up. That perseverance got him through the difficult moments, when nothing else would. In this conversation Charlie opens up about the need to hold yourself to high standards, because the only feedback that’s actually going to take you to the next level is the feedback you give yourself. In a raw, honest and Frank exchange, Charlie shares his lessons that he’s picked up from a lifetime of hustling, from being a street artist to founding one of the worlds most successful vodka brands - Charlie is never someone to do things by halves. Charlie: Instagram - http://bit.ly/3u2YD8n Twitter - http://bit.ly/3gDhLqn Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Sloth is a radio presenter on Apple Music One, and previously on Radio One. The creator of “Fire in the Booth”, he is known as a adept and visionary patron of new artists worldwide. Appearing on Sloth's show is the moment many rappers and musical artists ‘make it’. Charlie wouldn’t have it any other way. As he reveals in this episode, he has never deviated from his dream of bringing new talent to the fore. Even when he was living in a shed as a single father with a young son, he knew where he wanted to end up. That perseverance got him through the difficult moments, when nothing else would. In this conversation Charlie opens up about the need to hold yourself to high standards, because the only feedback that’s actually going to take you to the next level is the feedback you give yourself. In a raw, honest and Frank exchange, Charlie shares his lessons that he’s picked up from a lifetime of hustling, from being a street artist to founding one of the worlds most successful vodka brands - Charlie is never someone to do things by halves. Charlie: Instagram - http://bit.ly/3u2YD8n Twitter - http://bit.ly/3gDhLqn Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCharlie Sloth: From Homeless, To Fire In The Booth, To An £800 Million Business!59be5563-a4fa-44a5-8676-a3031da2630fMon, 28 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +00006149https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2022) Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2022)cd4a64ae-4b3a-4d00-aec0-41fab11f2d6aMon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2022) Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2022)f080d901-f315-4642-a8ab-c1146a5bc0bbMon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2022) Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2022)4666093e-96c6-47e5-bd9d-243e8fa2b98fMon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2022) Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to integrate the Gentiles into the Church. We also hear more about Barnabas, missionary companion of St. Paul, who was named by God as the &quot;Son of Encouragement.&quot; Lastly, Fr. Mike delves into the history surrounding paganism and hedonism in pre-Christian Corinth and the need to encourage the Greeks to leave their old ways of worship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 3-4, Proverbs 27:23-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2022)11ece093-6dd0-4103-86ff-40853d7cb7faMon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Everlasting WordAs Tarun scrolled on his tablet, he suddenly stopped and grinned at his sister. "Hey, Amita, what are your thoughts on antidisestablishmentarianism?""Um…what?" His sister stared at him. "I have no idea what you just said.""Actually, I'm not sure what that word means either," said Tarun. "But I'm looking at this website that talks about really long words, and it says antidisestablishmentarianism is the longest word in the English language--except for technical words used only in math or science. Some of those are even longer! The longest word ever is the chemical name methionylthreonylthreon--""Stop!" Amita slapped her hands over her ears. "I don't want to hear any more!" Tarun laughed. "You think that's bad? I barely even started to say it! If I said the whole thing, it would take over three hours!""What?" cried Amita. "Who would even say a word like that? It would take forever!""Well, not forever," said her brother. "Just three hours.""Just?" Amita shook her head. "When it comes to saying words, that is forever! Compared to that, anti…antidish…that other really long word you said is nothing!" Dad smiled at the kids from across the room. "You know," he said, "there actually is a Word that lasts forever."Both kids' eyes widened. "There is?" said Tarun.Dad nodded. "Yes, and He is everlasting. I'm talking about Jesus, the Word of God." "Wait," said Amina. "I thought the Bible was the Word of God." "The Bible is God's Word, yes," Dad replied. "It reveals God's truth, law, and purpose to us. It tells us who God is and how much He loves us. But in the New Testament, Jesus is called the Word because He reveals God to us in human form. He is God and has always existed, but He took on human form and came to earth to teach us God's truth and fulfill His law on our behalf because we couldn't live up to it ourselves. He showed us God's love by dying for our sins and coming back to life, and He is working out His greater purpose through all those who trust in Him. He reveals who God is because He is God in the flesh--and He will reign for all eternity! He is the everlasting Word." -Courtney Lasater

As Tarun scrolled on his tablet, he suddenly stopped and grinned at his sister. "Hey, Amita, what are your thoughts on antidisestablishmentarianism?""Um…what?" His sister stared at him. "I have no idea what you just said.""Actually, I'm not sure what that word means either," said Tarun. "But I'm looking at this website that talks about really long words, and it says antidisestablishmentarianism is the longest word in the English language--except for technical words used only in math or science. Some of those are even longer! The longest word ever is the chemical name methionylthreonylthreon--""Stop!" Amita slapped her hands over her ears. "I don't want to hear any more!" Tarun laughed. "You think that's bad? I barely even started to say it! If I said the whole thing, it would take over three hours!""What?" cried Amita. "Who would even say a word like that? It would take forever!""Well, not forever," said her brother. "Just three hours.""Just?" Amita shook her head. "When it comes to saying words, that is forever! Compared to that, anti…antidish…that other really long word you said is nothing!" Dad smiled at the kids from across the room. "You know," he said, "there actually is a Word that lasts forever."Both kids' eyes widened. "There is?" said Tarun.Dad nodded. "Yes, and He is everlasting. I'm talking about Jesus, the Word of God." "Wait," said Amina. "I thought the Bible was the Word of God." "The Bible is God's Word, yes," Dad replied. "It reveals God's truth, law, and purpose to us. It tells us who God is and how much He loves us. But in the New Testament, Jesus is called the Word because He reveals God to us in human form. He is God and has always existed, but He took on human form and came to earth to teach us God's truth and fulfill His law on our behalf because we couldn't live up to it ourselves. He showed us God's love by dying for our sins and coming back to life, and He is working out His greater purpose through all those who trust in Him. He reveals who God is because He is God in the flesh--and He will reign for all eternity! He is the everlasting Word." -Courtney Lasater

The Everlasting Word77cb5a71-4953-4683-a6ae-64159f5e510aMon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2022) In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2022)b9bd6f5e-efa9-484f-aab4-87c832e349fcSun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2022) In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2022)f1be15d6-a8d1-4cfe-83ba-24232c9fe100Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2022) In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2022)d2c0f212-1436-47ad-bde6-69adb4195107Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2022) In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, beginning with the family of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Upon hearing Peter preach, Cornelius’ entire household receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Commenting on today&#39;s second reading from 1 Corinthians, Fr. Mike reminds us to pursue Christian unity and avoid the dissension and infighting we see in the Church of Corinth. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 10, 1 Corinthians 1-2, Proverbs 27:21-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2022)865ab0d6-8f6b-40bb-820a-87da97dac101Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDavid’s Refuge"David, your mom is waiting for you."David started at the sound of Tía Gloria's voice. "Where?""At the playground," she answered kindly. David hurried down the stairs that led up to the home he had known for almost a whole year. He was one of thirty children who lived in the albergue in Lima, Peru, that served as a refuge for children who needed protection.He looked around. Nearby on a bench, watching a toddler play, was a young woman, who was apparently expecting another child soon."Mamá!" David ran to her and gave her a big hug. She hugged him tight. "David, you've grown so much. Tell me what you've been doing. What have you been learning at school? Are you happy here?"David soon was talking and smiling, telling his mom about his classes, his friends, and the fun activities he got to do with his albergue family. He played with his little brother and held him. But, after a while, his mom got up, put her bag on her shoulder, and took the toddler's hand. "It's time for me to go," she said.Pain struck through David's heart. He threw his arms around her. "When can I go back with you?" he asked, fighting tears.David's mother had a sad look on her face. It was too hard to explain her situation to her little boy. That the safest place for him was there. That she needed a safe place too.As the door closed behind her, David turned and ran. Tía Gloria found him behind one of the slides. "David," she said gently, "it's not that your mom doesn't love you. But she needs help too and can't take care of you in the way she wants to right now. But you've been learning about a strong Father who is always there for His children. He's with you, even if others can't be. Who is that?""God," David answered, looking up through his tears. "That's right. God is our refuge--our place of help and comfort. Jesus understands the hurt you're feeling because He experienced the pain of our broken world too when He came to save us. Would you like us to pray to Him right now?"David nodded. "Yes. And let's pray that He will help my mom too." -Rachel Avallone

"David, your mom is waiting for you."David started at the sound of Tía Gloria's voice. "Where?""At the playground," she answered kindly. David hurried down the stairs that led up to the home he had known for almost a whole year. He was one of thirty children who lived in the albergue in Lima, Peru, that served as a refuge for children who needed protection.He looked around. Nearby on a bench, watching a toddler play, was a young woman, who was apparently expecting another child soon."Mamá!" David ran to her and gave her a big hug. She hugged him tight. "David, you've grown so much. Tell me what you've been doing. What have you been learning at school? Are you happy here?"David soon was talking and smiling, telling his mom about his classes, his friends, and the fun activities he got to do with his albergue family. He played with his little brother and held him. But, after a while, his mom got up, put her bag on her shoulder, and took the toddler's hand. "It's time for me to go," she said.Pain struck through David's heart. He threw his arms around her. "When can I go back with you?" he asked, fighting tears.David's mother had a sad look on her face. It was too hard to explain her situation to her little boy. That the safest place for him was there. That she needed a safe place too.As the door closed behind her, David turned and ran. Tía Gloria found him behind one of the slides. "David," she said gently, "it's not that your mom doesn't love you. But she needs help too and can't take care of you in the way she wants to right now. But you've been learning about a strong Father who is always there for His children. He's with you, even if others can't be. Who is that?""God," David answered, looking up through his tears. "That's right. God is our refuge--our place of help and comfort. Jesus understands the hurt you're feeling because He experienced the pain of our broken world too when He came to save us. Would you like us to pray to Him right now?"David nodded. "Yes. And let's pray that He will help my mom too." -Rachel Avallone

David’s Refuge9871585a-d18a-40a7-8791-309d8a159379Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/27/22 Closer Than You Think: 29 Days Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You are made for more than a secondhand relationship with God. We have 29 days until Christmas. And so much can change in that time. If we are willing to commit to spending 29 minutes every day for the next 29 days...if we are willing to beg the Lord to reveal Himself to us...everything could be different in just 29 days. Mass Readings from November 27, 2022: Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalms 122: 1-9Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You are made for more than a secondhand relationship with God. We have 29 days until Christmas. And so much can change in that time. If we are willing to commit to spending 29 minutes every day for the next 29 days...if we are willing to beg the Lord to reveal Himself to us...everything could be different in just 29 days. Mass Readings from November 27, 2022: Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalms 122: 1-9Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44

full11/27/22 Closer Than You Think: 29 Days3f1ff86b-88ee-4373-93d9-ca34873565a5Sat, 26 Nov 2022 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/27/22 Closer Than You Think: 29 Days Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You are made for more than a secondhand relationship with God. We have 29 days until Christmas. And so much can change in that time. If we are willing to commit to spending 29 minutes every day for the next 29 days...if we are willing to beg the Lord to reveal Himself to us...everything could be different in just 29 days. Mass Readings from November 27, 2022: Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalms 122: 1-9Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You are made for more than a secondhand relationship with God. We have 29 days until Christmas. And so much can change in that time. If we are willing to commit to spending 29 minutes every day for the next 29 days...if we are willing to beg the Lord to reveal Himself to us...everything could be different in just 29 days. Mass Readings from November 27, 2022: Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalms 122: 1-9Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44

full11/27/22 Closer Than You Think: 29 Days478c4e6b-c555-4076-9fb4-a0c4a36f5255Sat, 26 Nov 2022 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/27/22 Closer Than You Think: 29 Days Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You are made for more than a secondhand relationship with God. We have 29 days until Christmas. And so much can change in that time. If we are willing to commit to spending 29 minutes every day for the next 29 days...if we are willing to beg the Lord to reveal Himself to us...everything could be different in just 29 days. Mass Readings from November 27, 2022: Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalms 122: 1-9Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You are made for more than a secondhand relationship with God. We have 29 days until Christmas. And so much can change in that time. If we are willing to commit to spending 29 minutes every day for the next 29 days...if we are willing to beg the Lord to reveal Himself to us...everything could be different in just 29 days. Mass Readings from November 27, 2022: Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalms 122: 1-9Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44

full11/27/22 Closer Than You Think: 29 Days573e0452-725e-4d74-be6d-265987f728d8Sat, 26 Nov 2022 11:45:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2022)0d42dcb1-ed49-4c40-b5dc-a06ddaf642a1Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2022)a72c4cee-8ab5-48d7-802c-9fe7de293d29Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2022)64bbc36c-3978-4182-9d7e-3d9025b16984Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down Saul&#39;s miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Ananias to heal Saul, and how it reveals that Jesus works through his Church just as powerfully as he worked through the incarnation. Fr. Mike also reminds us that if we belong to the Lord, we will have to participate in his suffering. Lastly, as we conclude St. Paul&#39;s letter to the Romans, Fr. Mike leaves us with the exhortation that the Gospel advances primarily through family and friendship. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 9, Romans 15-16, and Proverbs 27:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 330: Saul's Conversion (2022)3194534b-0a3f-4c89-8db9-2b1b04addd82Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNot Funny"Hey, did you guys hear the one about the man with a wooden leg?" Mitch asked when some of his friends were over. He proceeded to tell a joke he'd overheard at school--a bad one he knew he shouldn't repeat, but he wanted to impress his friends. They thought it was hilarious. As they roared with laughter, Mitch's dad walked past the room. Oh no! Mitch thought when he saw Dad frown. I hope Dad didn't hear that joke! After his friends left, Mitch wandered into the kitchen. "Hey!" he yelled, staring in horror at a poster he was working on for history class. It was on the table, and his little sister had colored green mustaches on the faces he had carefully drawn. When Teagan saw Mitch looking at it, she started to giggle. "It's not funny!" Mitch roared, but Teagan kept on laughing. Dad came to see what the trouble was. "Dad, look what Teagan did! And she thinks it's funny!" Dad immediately sent Teagan to her room. "Teagan doesn't realize how important that poster is to you," Dad said. "She thinks green mustaches are a good joke." Mitch scowled. "Well, I don't! I'm going to have to redo the whole thing." "I'm sorry, Mitch. But maybe you can learn something from this." Dad leaned against the countertop. "I'm wondering if you sometimes laugh at things that aren't funny. I didn't clearly hear the joke your friends found so funny, but I noticed you looked embarrassed when you saw me." Mitch blushed, but he was relieved his dad hadn't heard the whole joke. "You know it's wrong to laugh at someone because of the way they look or talk or because they're unable to do something," Dad continued. "Whenever you laugh at something that's hurtful or wrong, or when you make fun of something that's private, it's sort of like painting green mustaches on things God has made. If you're as childish as Teagan, you might think it's funny. But how do you think Jesus feels about it? Does He think it's funny to laugh at sin or make fun of people He died on the cross for?" "No," Mitch said quietly. "God has given us so many good things to laugh about," Dad said. "Let's thank Him for that and be satisfied with them." -Jessica Van Dessel

"Hey, did you guys hear the one about the man with a wooden leg?" Mitch asked when some of his friends were over. He proceeded to tell a joke he'd overheard at school--a bad one he knew he shouldn't repeat, but he wanted to impress his friends. They thought it was hilarious. As they roared with laughter, Mitch's dad walked past the room. Oh no! Mitch thought when he saw Dad frown. I hope Dad didn't hear that joke! After his friends left, Mitch wandered into the kitchen. "Hey!" he yelled, staring in horror at a poster he was working on for history class. It was on the table, and his little sister had colored green mustaches on the faces he had carefully drawn. When Teagan saw Mitch looking at it, she started to giggle. "It's not funny!" Mitch roared, but Teagan kept on laughing. Dad came to see what the trouble was. "Dad, look what Teagan did! And she thinks it's funny!" Dad immediately sent Teagan to her room. "Teagan doesn't realize how important that poster is to you," Dad said. "She thinks green mustaches are a good joke." Mitch scowled. "Well, I don't! I'm going to have to redo the whole thing." "I'm sorry, Mitch. But maybe you can learn something from this." Dad leaned against the countertop. "I'm wondering if you sometimes laugh at things that aren't funny. I didn't clearly hear the joke your friends found so funny, but I noticed you looked embarrassed when you saw me." Mitch blushed, but he was relieved his dad hadn't heard the whole joke. "You know it's wrong to laugh at someone because of the way they look or talk or because they're unable to do something," Dad continued. "Whenever you laugh at something that's hurtful or wrong, or when you make fun of something that's private, it's sort of like painting green mustaches on things God has made. If you're as childish as Teagan, you might think it's funny. But how do you think Jesus feels about it? Does He think it's funny to laugh at sin or make fun of people He died on the cross for?" "No," Mitch said quietly. "God has given us so many good things to laugh about," Dad said. "Let's thank Him for that and be satisfied with them." -Jessica Van Dessel

Not Funny48f8b7c4-8717-43a6-b4ce-41cf7c174d20Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#269A: Advent BeginsIn today's episode we discuss what advent means. This is our introduction before we begin our daily, short, Advent Bible readings. We've made these very simple, practical, and engaging. You do not have to purchase anything or print things. &nbsp;We wanted to make it very easy for you, the parent, who is the primary teacher to consistently use this tool this advent season. Our prayer is that this tool comes alongside you, parents, &nbsp;helping to equip and empower you to &nbsp;teach your children about Jesus. &nbsp; We hope you enjoy it! Make sure to click subscribe so you don't miss an episode.&nbsp; To contact me, simply visit : https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode we discuss what advent means. This is our introduction before we begin our daily, short, Advent Bible readings. We've made these very simple, practical, and engaging. You do not have to purchase anything or print things. &nbsp;We wanted to make it very easy for you, the parent, who is the primary teacher to consistently use this tool this advent season. Our prayer is that this tool comes alongside you, parents, &nbsp;helping to equip and empower you to &nbsp;teach your children about Jesus. &nbsp; We hope you enjoy it! Make sure to click subscribe so you don't miss an episode.&nbsp; To contact me, simply visit : https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#269A: Advent Beginsef089c97-34c8-4440-bbc2-47f588a0bcd3Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:00:35 +0000216https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 85 - How To Speak So EVERYONE Listens To You: Julian TreasureIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment Julian Treasure opens up his vocal toolbox and talks about the importance of paying attention to your voice. While people focus on the content of their speeches and talks, their voice is just as important for every aspect of their life, considering that it is used to inspired, lead, communicate and build relationships. Julian believes that the voice should be treated as a skill rather than a natural capability, something that can be trained, improved and in turn have positive knock on effects for your happiness, health and wealth. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/pEn5wA7Xdvb Julian: https://www.juliantreasure.com https://twitter.com/juliantreasure?lang=en Get Your Diary Here: https://g2ul0.app.link/WJconj0g2ub Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment Julian Treasure opens up his vocal toolbox and talks about the importance of paying attention to your voice. While people focus on the content of their speeches and talks, their voice is just as important for every aspect of their life, considering that it is used to inspired, lead, communicate and build relationships. Julian believes that the voice should be treated as a skill rather than a natural capability, something that can be trained, improved and in turn have positive knock on effects for your happiness, health and wealth. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/pEn5wA7Xdvb Julian: https://www.juliantreasure.com https://twitter.com/juliantreasure?lang=en Get Your Diary Here: https://g2ul0.app.link/WJconj0g2ub Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 85 - How To Speak So EVERYONE Listens To You: Julian Treasured4124122-e23c-4e50-85ce-11cca1f81718Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000736https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2022)54a5b30f-5f60-4f1f-aafb-dbde091f92dbFri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2022)190c1a26-f1b4-410e-b037-d368b4481461Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2022)7b7839d4-e2c9-47e8-8215-622cb9975076Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God&#39;s Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul&#39;s encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2022)ac649125-2edd-4f28-b646-ea586c3716f6Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Thermostat"School was so much fun today," Nadine told her dad at dinner. "Mrs. Edwards had to go to the office for something, and everybody ran around and talked while she was gone. She was so mad when she got back! She said she could hear us way down the hall. Then she made us sit with our heads down on our desks for a while. But she had to go back to the office, and when she left, everybody went wild again. So she made us all stay in at recess.""Did you talk and leave your seat too?" asked Dad. Nadine looked startled. "Well, yeah. Everybody did. I figured we'd all get yelled at, so I might as well do it too." Changing the subject quickly, she said, "Can I turn the heat up a little? I'm cold!""When the sun goes down, it does get cold pretty fast," said Dad. "Go ahead--turn up the thermostat a bit." Nadine got up and went to do so. "A thermostat is a great invention," Dad said when Nadine returned to her seat. "It's a controlling device. It doesn't just read the temperature in a room; it does something about it if it's not where it was set to be. It tells the furnace when to go on and off." He paused. "I wish I could install a thermostat on you.""Huh?" Nadine looked at her dad, surprised."Just like thermostats, Christians should be in control of themselves too," Dad said. "Like knowing when to be an example of Jesus to others and when to run away from bad behavior. The Bible tells us to overcome evil with good. To do that, we need to remember that Jesus has freed us from sin and given us His goodness and love, and we need to trust Him to help us be good examples in everything we say and do." Nadine gulped. "You mean, I should have been quiet and stayed in my seat today, and then maybe some of the other kids would have too?""They may have," said Dad. "But even if they didn't, I'm sure your teacher would have noticed the respect and care shown to her through your actions.""You're probably right." Nadine sighed. "I think I owe my teacher an apology." -Hazel W. Marett

"School was so much fun today," Nadine told her dad at dinner. "Mrs. Edwards had to go to the office for something, and everybody ran around and talked while she was gone. She was so mad when she got back! She said she could hear us way down the hall. Then she made us sit with our heads down on our desks for a while. But she had to go back to the office, and when she left, everybody went wild again. So she made us all stay in at recess.""Did you talk and leave your seat too?" asked Dad. Nadine looked startled. "Well, yeah. Everybody did. I figured we'd all get yelled at, so I might as well do it too." Changing the subject quickly, she said, "Can I turn the heat up a little? I'm cold!""When the sun goes down, it does get cold pretty fast," said Dad. "Go ahead--turn up the thermostat a bit." Nadine got up and went to do so. "A thermostat is a great invention," Dad said when Nadine returned to her seat. "It's a controlling device. It doesn't just read the temperature in a room; it does something about it if it's not where it was set to be. It tells the furnace when to go on and off." He paused. "I wish I could install a thermostat on you.""Huh?" Nadine looked at her dad, surprised."Just like thermostats, Christians should be in control of themselves too," Dad said. "Like knowing when to be an example of Jesus to others and when to run away from bad behavior. The Bible tells us to overcome evil with good. To do that, we need to remember that Jesus has freed us from sin and given us His goodness and love, and we need to trust Him to help us be good examples in everything we say and do." Nadine gulped. "You mean, I should have been quiet and stayed in my seat today, and then maybe some of the other kids would have too?""They may have," said Dad. "But even if they didn't, I'm sure your teacher would have noticed the respect and care shown to her through your actions.""You're probably right." Nadine sighed. "I think I owe my teacher an apology." -Hazel W. Marett

The Thermostat949f664f-175f-4317-a88a-09e5c23a8bffFri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPrideful? Here’s How to Stop and Be Humble If you or someone you know has benefited from Ascension&#39;s free media, would you consider giving a gift of financial support? (https://tinyurl.com/2z5t6ehd) While Ascension is not a non-profit organization, support from Catholics around the world helps us produce this free Media content and reach as many people as possible. Because of the generosity of viewers like you, Ascension is able to secure the resources necessary to continue delivering podcasts and videos that seek to draw Catholics closer to the heart of the Father. Learn more about what Ascension does with the financial support of our audience here: https://tinyurl.com/2e267j8e For those of you who are not in the position to give financially at this time, thank you for tuning in, spreading the word, and (most importantly) lifting up Ascension in prayer! Today Fr. Mike encourages us to consider pursuing this one antidote in combatting pride and to helping you grow in humility today! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you or someone you know has benefited from Ascension&#39;s free media, would you consider giving a gift of financial support? (https://tinyurl.com/2z5t6ehd) While Ascension is not a non-profit organization, support from Catholics around the world helps us produce this free Media content and reach as many people as possible. Because of the generosity of viewers like you, Ascension is able to secure the resources necessary to continue delivering podcasts and videos that seek to draw Catholics closer to the heart of the Father. Learn more about what Ascension does with the financial support of our audience here: https://tinyurl.com/2e267j8e For those of you who are not in the position to give financially at this time, thank you for tuning in, spreading the word, and (most importantly) lifting up Ascension in prayer! Today Fr. Mike encourages us to consider pursuing this one antidote in combatting pride and to helping you grow in humility today! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPrideful? Here’s How to Stop and Be Humbleb2e02b61-cd87-4bc7-8589-a5e2d30e57adThu, 24 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPrideful? Here’s How to Stop and Be Humble If you or someone you know has benefited from Ascension&#39;s free media, would you consider giving a gift of financial support? (https://tinyurl.com/2z5t6ehd) While Ascension is not a non-profit organization, support from Catholics around the world helps us produce this free Media content and reach as many people as possible. Because of the generosity of viewers like you, Ascension is able to secure the resources necessary to continue delivering podcasts and videos that seek to draw Catholics closer to the heart of the Father. Learn more about what Ascension does with the financial support of our audience here: https://tinyurl.com/2e267j8e For those of you who are not in the position to give financially at this time, thank you for tuning in, spreading the word, and (most importantly) lifting up Ascension in prayer! Today Fr. Mike encourages us to consider pursuing this one antidote in combatting pride and to helping you grow in humility today! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you or someone you know has benefited from Ascension&#39;s free media, would you consider giving a gift of financial support? (https://tinyurl.com/2z5t6ehd) While Ascension is not a non-profit organization, support from Catholics around the world helps us produce this free Media content and reach as many people as possible. Because of the generosity of viewers like you, Ascension is able to secure the resources necessary to continue delivering podcasts and videos that seek to draw Catholics closer to the heart of the Father. Learn more about what Ascension does with the financial support of our audience here: https://tinyurl.com/2e267j8e For those of you who are not in the position to give financially at this time, thank you for tuning in, spreading the word, and (most importantly) lifting up Ascension in prayer! Today Fr. Mike encourages us to consider pursuing this one antidote in combatting pride and to helping you grow in humility today! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPrideful? Here’s How to Stop and Be Humble765c7c30-b5b2-446f-a392-bd4da7b45425Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZechariah 12 – The One They PiercedZechariah 12

Zechariah 12

fullZechariah 12 – The One They Pierced18dcae7a-c849-4ae2-806e-025d74e8941dThu, 24 Nov 2022 13:30:00 +0000524https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLouis Theroux: "The Thing That Makes Me Great At Work, Makes Me Bad At Life!" From his recent global TikTok fame to his BAFTA award-winning documentaries Louis Theroux has delighted audiences and grown a cult following with his distinctive brand of personality. Best know for his documentary series ‘Weird Weekends’, and ‘When Louis Met……’ Louis has explored the most controversial subjects with wide eyed curiosity and openness. In this conversation Louis discusses how his childhood and upbringing affected his career, channeling his anxiety and social awkwardness into his work of exploring the darker aspects of human psychology and behaviour. He also talks about how his work has evolved and grown, from his initial big break in America to his new series of celebrity interviews, and how he has had to balance this with his family life. Just like with his documentaries, in this episode Louis brings his trademark honesty and openness. Louis: Instagram - bit.ly/3AIepJg Twitter - http://bit.ly/3EXtCsF Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From his recent global TikTok fame to his BAFTA award-winning documentaries Louis Theroux has delighted audiences and grown a cult following with his distinctive brand of personality. Best know for his documentary series ‘Weird Weekends’, and ‘When Louis Met……’ Louis has explored the most controversial subjects with wide eyed curiosity and openness. In this conversation Louis discusses how his childhood and upbringing affected his career, channeling his anxiety and social awkwardness into his work of exploring the darker aspects of human psychology and behaviour. He also talks about how his work has evolved and grown, from his initial big break in America to his new series of celebrity interviews, and how he has had to balance this with his family life. Just like with his documentaries, in this episode Louis brings his trademark honesty and openness. Louis: Instagram - bit.ly/3AIepJg Twitter - http://bit.ly/3EXtCsF Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullLouis Theroux: "The Thing That Makes Me Great At Work, Makes Me Bad At Life!" 123de6fb-1cde-4ed3-82e5-320dd21a50d8Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +00006185https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2022)fa021439-9f5b-4617-9187-d30d3fe41ff5Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2022)9b9811a6-ca4b-4fc6-9330-979cdc550300Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2022)5709c73c-f796-4f85-a35a-8edaf7cc34c7Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen&#39;s heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear him and hardened their hearts, something we too can do with the Word of God. In the book of Romans, Fr. Mike also highlights the importance of offering our bodies as a living sacrifice, responding to the call to love and to not be conformed to this world, and remembering that Christians have been grafted onto the tree of Israel. Today we read Acts 7, Romans 11-12, and Proverbs 27:13-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2022)5e7fc192-7509-47a3-9c06-eb3ecf4e7731Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThank You"I'm full!" declared Abigail, pushing away from the table. "Me too," said Matthew. "That turkey was yummy!""Would you all like pie now?" asked Mom. "Or would you rather wait until later?""Later!" everyone chimed in.Mom began to remove plates and food from the table, and everybody pitched in to help. "Let me pull the rest of the meat off the turkey bones," Dad said when the table was cleared."Thanks. That will be a big help," said Mom. "I'll put the leftovers away, and you kids can load the dishwasher. You'll have to wash some of the pots and pans by hand."Abigail sighed. "Matthew, you scrape, and I'll rinse," she said, and they got to work. "Oh, Mom," Abigail said after a bit, "there are so many dishes to do today. I don't like doing dishes! We'll hardly have any time left to play!""Oh, I think you'll have plenty of time," Dad said. "There aren't very many to do by hand. Most of them go in the dishwasher.""Yes," said Mom. "The dishwasher is definitely something to be thankful for!""Well, I still don't like dirty dishes," grumbled Abigail."Hmmm," Mom murmured. "Sometimes it's hard to be thankful for things we don't like, isn't it? But how did we get all these dirty dishes in the first place?" "We ate Thanksgiving dinner," Matthew replied. "Right," said Mom. "We ate lots of food, and now we have lots of dirty dishes! So, really, we should be thankful for these stacks of dishes we need to clean because they're evidence of God's goodness to us.""Oh, I get it," said Matthew. "God gave us all the good food we just ate, and we have lots of dirty dishes to prove it!" Mom nodded. "The Bible tells us to give thanks in everything. Even when faced with things we don't like, we can thank God for His goodness and for always being with us. We're able to do that because Jesus saved us and promises to bring good out of everything we go through, even hard things." "Well then, I guess I really am thankful for these dirty dishes," Abigail said as she scrubbed a pot. "But I'm also really thankful for the dishwasher!" -Hazel W. Marett

"I'm full!" declared Abigail, pushing away from the table. "Me too," said Matthew. "That turkey was yummy!""Would you all like pie now?" asked Mom. "Or would you rather wait until later?""Later!" everyone chimed in.Mom began to remove plates and food from the table, and everybody pitched in to help. "Let me pull the rest of the meat off the turkey bones," Dad said when the table was cleared."Thanks. That will be a big help," said Mom. "I'll put the leftovers away, and you kids can load the dishwasher. You'll have to wash some of the pots and pans by hand."Abigail sighed. "Matthew, you scrape, and I'll rinse," she said, and they got to work. "Oh, Mom," Abigail said after a bit, "there are so many dishes to do today. I don't like doing dishes! We'll hardly have any time left to play!""Oh, I think you'll have plenty of time," Dad said. "There aren't very many to do by hand. Most of them go in the dishwasher.""Yes," said Mom. "The dishwasher is definitely something to be thankful for!""Well, I still don't like dirty dishes," grumbled Abigail."Hmmm," Mom murmured. "Sometimes it's hard to be thankful for things we don't like, isn't it? But how did we get all these dirty dishes in the first place?" "We ate Thanksgiving dinner," Matthew replied. "Right," said Mom. "We ate lots of food, and now we have lots of dirty dishes! So, really, we should be thankful for these stacks of dishes we need to clean because they're evidence of God's goodness to us.""Oh, I get it," said Matthew. "God gave us all the good food we just ate, and we have lots of dirty dishes to prove it!" Mom nodded. "The Bible tells us to give thanks in everything. Even when faced with things we don't like, we can thank God for His goodness and for always being with us. We're able to do that because Jesus saved us and promises to bring good out of everything we go through, even hard things." "Well then, I guess I really am thankful for these dirty dishes," Abigail said as she scrubbed a pot. "But I'm also really thankful for the dishwasher!" -Hazel W. Marett

Thank Youe080b10a-c9d3-47e6-a36b-ee56723615e3Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Temptations Every Man Faces and How To Defeat ThemIn this episode, we will discuss 4 temptations that every Catholic Gentleman faces and 4 virtues to overcome these temptations - Hint: One of them is gratefulness. We pray that all of our listeners have a blessed last week of the Liturgical Year and a great start to Advent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we will discuss 4 temptations that every Catholic Gentleman faces and 4 virtues to overcome these temptations - Hint: One of them is gratefulness. We pray that all of our listeners have a blessed last week of the Liturgical Year and a great start to Advent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full4 Temptations Every Man Faces and How To Defeat Thema76a61d6-355c-48f5-88f7-df45afc753a6Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:16:27 +00003824https://216.73.216.191/allTags#268A: Giving Thanks: Thanksgiving special2 Chronicles 20: 1-6, 14-17, 21-23 &amp; Psalm 118:1 Today we hear that King Jehoshaphat and his people faced a war which they didn't want to be a part of. They still gave thanks to God during the tough time, even before the war was won. &nbsp;We also briefly discuss the origins of the Thanksgiving holiday and learn that the pilgrims and those in our Bible story had a lot of sad and hard things they could’ve focused on, yet they chose to look for some good things to thank God for. This doesn’t mean we have to put on a happy face or ignore sad feelings; it means we still trust that God is good, He loves us, and we can be thankful for that even in sad times. We will hear a special ending as our wonderful listeners chime in on what they are thankful for.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with me, click https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Chronicles 20: 1-6, 14-17, 21-23 &amp; Psalm 118:1 Today we hear that King Jehoshaphat and his people faced a war which they didn't want to be a part of. They still gave thanks to God during the tough time, even before the war was won. &nbsp;We also briefly discuss the origins of the Thanksgiving holiday and learn that the pilgrims and those in our Bible story had a lot of sad and hard things they could’ve focused on, yet they chose to look for some good things to thank God for. This doesn’t mean we have to put on a happy face or ignore sad feelings; it means we still trust that God is good, He loves us, and we can be thankful for that even in sad times. We will hear a special ending as our wonderful listeners chime in on what they are thankful for.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with me, click https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#268A: Giving Thanks: Thanksgiving specialc9c3f5fe-f3fc-4556-8413-1b73145e3fc0Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:00:05 +0000902https://216.73.216.191/allTags#460 Catholic Social Teaching in Action - James CavnarThe term &#8220;social justice&#8221; can make lots of people roll their eyes. But the teachings of Christ have profound social dimensions. So how does a Catholic view of social development differ from the world&#8217;s? We asked Jim Cavnar, cofounder of Cross Catholic Outreach to give us some answers. &nbsp; …

The term &#8220;social justice&#8221; can make lots of people roll their eyes. But the teachings of Christ have profound social dimensions. So how does a Catholic view of social development differ from the world&#8217;s? We asked Jim Cavnar, cofounder of Cross Catholic Outreach to give us some answers. &nbsp; …

#460 Catholic Social Teaching in Action - James Cavnareae18c26-2eb8-4bfc-b013-bcf615ee5ee8Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2022) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2022)11a1e4f6-3b6f-4bf5-8a69-134d5c9a9223Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2022) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2022)d96de7e6-6143-4949-a290-8629c097c2d0Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2022) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2022)addb192a-48e0-4e30-9c22-23af5df557b5Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2022) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of the ordination to the diaconate. He also discusses Paul’s frustration with those who didn’t recognize Jesus as the Christ and offers consolation to those who experience this in the hearts and minds of those close to them, as Paul did. Today’s readings are Acts 6, Romans 9-10, and Proverbs 27:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2022)b2af2c9f-9c16-41e2-94f1-fecb18db5858Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPatching the HoleGrayson stomped into the kitchen where his mom was making a pie. "What's wrong?" she asked when she saw the angry frown on his face."Kobe stepped on my new remote control car." Grayson held out the mangled toy. "He said he was sorry and that he'd pay to have it fixed, but I don't know if it even can be fixed. I told him he can play by himself from now on!""I'm sorry about your car, Grayson," said Mom. "That's frustrating. But isn't Kobe your best friend?""He was my best friend," Grayson mumbled."That's what I thought," said Mom. "I think your friendship is something like my pie crust." She pointed to the crust she had just placed in the bottom of the pie plate. "What do you see?""Not much," said Grayson. "But what's that rough spot? A patch?""That's exactly what it is," said Mom. "I accidentally tore a hole in the crust when I put it in the pan, so I flattened a small bit of dough, dampened the edges, and pressed it over the hole. The patch makes the crust strong enough to hold these blueberries." She picked up the berries and poured them in. "Now, something can tear a hole in a friendship too, even between best friends. Then the two friends have to patch the hole. Kobe did his part when he told you he was sorry and offered to pay to have your car fixed.""But I got it for my birthday!" exclaimed Grayson."What's more important? A toy car or a best friend?" Mom asked.Grayson didn't say anything for a while. "Okay," he said at last, "I'll forgive him, but he'd better be more careful."Mom raised her brows. "What does God say about the way we should forgive?""Um…He says the way Jesus forgave us is the way we…" Grayson stopped. After a moment, he looked up. "When's supper?" he asked.Mom smiled as she put the pie in the oven. "Since I'm busy getting things ready for Thanksgiving tomorrow, we're just having a frozen pizza. Which means there's plenty of time to go see Kobe and patch your friendship.""Good! Thanks, Mom!" Grayson grabbed his coat and dashed out the door. -Dorothy T. Clemmens

Grayson stomped into the kitchen where his mom was making a pie. "What's wrong?" she asked when she saw the angry frown on his face."Kobe stepped on my new remote control car." Grayson held out the mangled toy. "He said he was sorry and that he'd pay to have it fixed, but I don't know if it even can be fixed. I told him he can play by himself from now on!""I'm sorry about your car, Grayson," said Mom. "That's frustrating. But isn't Kobe your best friend?""He was my best friend," Grayson mumbled."That's what I thought," said Mom. "I think your friendship is something like my pie crust." She pointed to the crust she had just placed in the bottom of the pie plate. "What do you see?""Not much," said Grayson. "But what's that rough spot? A patch?""That's exactly what it is," said Mom. "I accidentally tore a hole in the crust when I put it in the pan, so I flattened a small bit of dough, dampened the edges, and pressed it over the hole. The patch makes the crust strong enough to hold these blueberries." She picked up the berries and poured them in. "Now, something can tear a hole in a friendship too, even between best friends. Then the two friends have to patch the hole. Kobe did his part when he told you he was sorry and offered to pay to have your car fixed.""But I got it for my birthday!" exclaimed Grayson."What's more important? A toy car or a best friend?" Mom asked.Grayson didn't say anything for a while. "Okay," he said at last, "I'll forgive him, but he'd better be more careful."Mom raised her brows. "What does God say about the way we should forgive?""Um…He says the way Jesus forgave us is the way we…" Grayson stopped. After a moment, he looked up. "When's supper?" he asked.Mom smiled as she put the pie in the oven. "Since I'm busy getting things ready for Thanksgiving tomorrow, we're just having a frozen pizza. Which means there's plenty of time to go see Kobe and patch your friendship.""Good! Thanks, Mom!" Grayson grabbed his coat and dashed out the door. -Dorothy T. Clemmens

Patching the Hole30de2a96-8697-4bc5-864b-c245cc2ea5a4Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How Do We Trust in Church Authority? (with Bishop Cozzens) In this special bonus pre-launch episode, Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about his role as a bishop of the Catholic Church, his involvement in the Catechism in a Year podcast, and why we can continue to trust in the authority of the Church despite the brokenness of its leaders at times.Bishop Andrew Cozzens is the Bishop of the Diocese of Crookston in northern Minnesota.  He currently serves as the chair of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis where he has been tasked by the Bishops with leading a three-year National Eucharistic Revival. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this special bonus pre-launch episode, Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about his role as a bishop of the Catholic Church, his involvement in the Catechism in a Year podcast, and why we can continue to trust in the authority of the Church despite the brokenness of its leaders at times.Bishop Andrew Cozzens is the Bishop of the Diocese of Crookston in northern Minnesota.  He currently serves as the chair of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis where he has been tasked by the Bishops with leading a three-year National Eucharistic Revival. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullBONUS: How Do We Trust in Church Authority? (with Bishop Cozzens)b071b04e-48fc-4536-8b09-d2e6843a1441Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How Do We Trust in Church Authority? (with Bishop Cozzens) In this special bonus pre-launch episode, Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about his role as a bishop of the Catholic Church, his involvement in the Catechism in a Year podcast, and why we can continue to trust in the authority of the Church despite the brokenness of its leaders at times.Bishop Andrew Cozzens is the Bishop of the Diocese of Crookston in northern Minnesota.  He currently serves as the chair of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis where he has been tasked by the Bishops with leading a three-year National Eucharistic Revival. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this special bonus pre-launch episode, Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to talk about his role as a bishop of the Catholic Church, his involvement in the Catechism in a Year podcast, and why we can continue to trust in the authority of the Church despite the brokenness of its leaders at times.Bishop Andrew Cozzens is the Bishop of the Diocese of Crookston in northern Minnesota.  He currently serves as the chair of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis where he has been tasked by the Bishops with leading a three-year National Eucharistic Revival. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

fullBONUS: How Do We Trust in Church Authority? (with Bishop Cozzens)177228c1-bd55-421c-ad58-0a10e17bacd3Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2022)5191e921-01c4-4437-83fd-c9e01795306eTue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2022)2d85ae26-75b6-4376-9133-68f933ee294bTue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2022)cf99d0f4-6e2d-469f-92bc-022787ea2edaTue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives in the same way. He also reminds us that through Baptism, we are set free from our fallen human nature and given the freedom to live according to the spirit. Today’s readings are from Acts 5, Romans 8, and Proverbs 27:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 326: Life in the Spirit (2022)4e29a6c4-240d-471c-8e6b-f16b7ac4c0b3Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLeave the Bricks"Mom! Mom!" Micah yelled as he ran into the kitchen. "I forgot to get my soccer gear together last night and I don't want to be late for school!""Your soccer bag is loaded and waiting for you by the front door," Mom said.Micah gave his mom a hug. "You're the best, Mom!" Then he grabbed his breakfast, lunch, and soccer bag and ran out to the bus stop. Micah always went to the bus stop early because he worried he might miss the bus. In fact, Micah seemed to worry about everything.On Sunday, Micah arrived at his Sunday school class early because he didn't want to be late for that either. When the other kids arrived, Mr. Rogers held up a backpack. "Now, let's pretend we're going hiking. I have several things up here on the table. Tell me which things I should bring with me."On the table, Mr. Rogers had a water bottle, a compass, bandages, a bag of trail mix, and bricks. The students began calling out things Mr. Rogers should put in his backpack. "Why shouldn't I put bricks in my pack?" Mr. Rogers asked.Everyone laughed. "Because you don't need them and they'd be so heavy to carry around," Micah said."Well, that takes us to our Bible lesson for today." Mr. Rogers opened his Bible and read a few verses. "These verses tell us not to worry because God already knows what we need." Mr. Rogers pointed to the bricks. "Let's pretend these bricks represent our worries. Now, think about how heavy a burden that would be, carrying them around for no reason. Worrying is like that. It causes stress but doesn't help the situation. That's why the Bible tells us to bring our worries and concerns to God when we feel anxious and trust Him to take care of them. Jesus can handle anything we're worried about, and He wants to relieve us of these burdens. So as you walk through life with Jesus, leave the bricks behind by giving your worries to Him."During Mr. Rogers' closing prayer, Micah silently prayed about some of the worries weighing him down, and as he walked out of the classroom, he felt a little lighter. -Lisa Fuller

"Mom! Mom!" Micah yelled as he ran into the kitchen. "I forgot to get my soccer gear together last night and I don't want to be late for school!""Your soccer bag is loaded and waiting for you by the front door," Mom said.Micah gave his mom a hug. "You're the best, Mom!" Then he grabbed his breakfast, lunch, and soccer bag and ran out to the bus stop. Micah always went to the bus stop early because he worried he might miss the bus. In fact, Micah seemed to worry about everything.On Sunday, Micah arrived at his Sunday school class early because he didn't want to be late for that either. When the other kids arrived, Mr. Rogers held up a backpack. "Now, let's pretend we're going hiking. I have several things up here on the table. Tell me which things I should bring with me."On the table, Mr. Rogers had a water bottle, a compass, bandages, a bag of trail mix, and bricks. The students began calling out things Mr. Rogers should put in his backpack. "Why shouldn't I put bricks in my pack?" Mr. Rogers asked.Everyone laughed. "Because you don't need them and they'd be so heavy to carry around," Micah said."Well, that takes us to our Bible lesson for today." Mr. Rogers opened his Bible and read a few verses. "These verses tell us not to worry because God already knows what we need." Mr. Rogers pointed to the bricks. "Let's pretend these bricks represent our worries. Now, think about how heavy a burden that would be, carrying them around for no reason. Worrying is like that. It causes stress but doesn't help the situation. That's why the Bible tells us to bring our worries and concerns to God when we feel anxious and trust Him to take care of them. Jesus can handle anything we're worried about, and He wants to relieve us of these burdens. So as you walk through life with Jesus, leave the bricks behind by giving your worries to Him."During Mr. Rogers' closing prayer, Micah silently prayed about some of the worries weighing him down, and as he walked out of the classroom, he felt a little lighter. -Lisa Fuller

Leave the Bricks5965a8bc-ebbe-4e99-abba-5f7ee3697a5bTue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsState of the Laity with Dave PliskyJesus gave the apostles the Great Commission - and in (a slightly different way) gave it to us as well. The Christian calling is to become an Intentional Disciple - to all vocations. Yet, how well are we living that calling? A new study put out by Desales Media and Vinea Research helps to answer this question, and the answer is sobering! Join me in this episode as Dave Plisky from Desales helps walk me through the results of this new study. He discusses how active and engaged the Catholic community is - even after filtering down to those who are in deep relationship with Our Lord and the Church. We also discuss what you can do to increase your engagement. You can read the survey results yourself at https://desalesmedia.org/discipleship/ As you read it, ask yourself where you fit in - and what would it take for you to find that next level of help. If you don't know, reach out and contact me - we'll talk!

Jesus gave the apostles the Great Commission - and in (a slightly different way) gave it to us as well. The Christian calling is to become an Intentional Disciple - to all vocations. Yet, how well are we living that calling? A new study put out by Desales Media and Vinea Research helps to answer this question, and the answer is sobering! Join me in this episode as Dave Plisky from Desales helps walk me through the results of this new study. He discusses how active and engaged the Catholic community is - even after filtering down to those who are in deep relationship with Our Lord and the Church. We also discuss what you can do to increase your engagement. You can read the survey results yourself at https://desalesmedia.org/discipleship/ As you read it, ask yourself where you fit in - and what would it take for you to find that next level of help. If you don't know, reach out and contact me - we'll talk!

fullState of the Laity with Dave Plisky3a12805b-bfbf-49a0-add1-2dbcbd693e5cMon, 21 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLabrinth: The Musical Genius Behind EuphoriaLabrinth is a singer, rapper, producer, and composer behind HBO’s Euphoria. Achieving success at a young age, he gave it all up to go to America and start from the bottom all over again. This is his story. A true independent spirit, after getting frustrated with the corporate demands of Simon Cowell’s record label, he gave up his life in the UK where he had number one albums and an A list life to move to LA, where he was totally unknown. Labrinth: Instagram - http://bit.ly/3AvQyfI Twitter - http://bit.ly/3i2O02g Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Labrinth is a singer, rapper, producer, and composer behind HBO’s Euphoria. Achieving success at a young age, he gave it all up to go to America and start from the bottom all over again. This is his story. A true independent spirit, after getting frustrated with the corporate demands of Simon Cowell’s record label, he gave up his life in the UK where he had number one albums and an A list life to move to LA, where he was totally unknown. Labrinth: Instagram - http://bit.ly/3AvQyfI Twitter - http://bit.ly/3i2O02g Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullLabrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria03c56a3b-2182-4787-aca6-394eecf01d77Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +00005414https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2022)b279e75d-1583-4873-a754-0b25c62a44e3Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2022)c791e2e0-91bd-4b4b-bb71-a79fcd036f99Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2022)7965f785-aaf2-4cf4-871b-95e2693d06cdMon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 325: Boldness in Faith (2022)dc896cd5-9f3b-4ea0-a1c9-d0218d438358Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThis Is GraceEditor's note: This story mentions abuse and may not be suitable for young children."Everyone, this is Grace," the teacher told the class.Grace stared at the rows of faces from the front of the room. The teacher had everyone say their names, but Grace didn't bother listening. No one ever wanted to be her friend, and it probably wouldn't be long before she was kicked out of this school too, just like the last one. It wasn't long before she got in trouble. She knew it was wrong to hurt people, but when kids made fun of her, anger would swell in her chest, and before she knew it, she'd be pulling someone's hair or shoving them into a locker. Then she'd feel horrible, because that's what her mom used to do to her before Grace had gone to live with Aunt Heather. I'm turning into my mom, she thought as she sat in the principal's office. When Aunt Heather picked her up, Grace stared out the car window. She thought about the field trip to the zoo she'd be missing because she'd been suspended for a few days. She'd never been to the zoo before. Lost in her thoughts, it was a while before she realized Aunt Heather wasn't taking her home. "Where are we going?" she asked as her aunt turned into a parking lot. Grace's eyes widened when she saw the sign. "Why are we at the zoo?""Because I need you to understand something," Aunt Heather said. "Remember what I told you about God's grace? About Jesus loving us so much He died for our sins?" Grace nodded. "Well, when we trust in Jesus, we don't get what we deserve for the wrongs we've done," said Aunt Heather. "Instead, we get eternal life with Him, and He fills our lives with good things. That's grace." Aunt Heather sighed. "I know you've been through a lot, Grace. Jesus does too. He wants to give you grace and help you through the pain you feel because of wrong things done to you. I want to help you too. I made an appointment for you to talk to a counselor tomorrow. Will you do that?"Grace hesitated, then nodded. "Okay." She looked outside. "Wait--does this mean you're taking me to the zoo? On the day I got suspended?""Yep!" Aunt Heather smiled and opened the car door. "This is grace." -Courtney Lasater

Editor's note: This story mentions abuse and may not be suitable for young children."Everyone, this is Grace," the teacher told the class.Grace stared at the rows of faces from the front of the room. The teacher had everyone say their names, but Grace didn't bother listening. No one ever wanted to be her friend, and it probably wouldn't be long before she was kicked out of this school too, just like the last one. It wasn't long before she got in trouble. She knew it was wrong to hurt people, but when kids made fun of her, anger would swell in her chest, and before she knew it, she'd be pulling someone's hair or shoving them into a locker. Then she'd feel horrible, because that's what her mom used to do to her before Grace had gone to live with Aunt Heather. I'm turning into my mom, she thought as she sat in the principal's office. When Aunt Heather picked her up, Grace stared out the car window. She thought about the field trip to the zoo she'd be missing because she'd been suspended for a few days. She'd never been to the zoo before. Lost in her thoughts, it was a while before she realized Aunt Heather wasn't taking her home. "Where are we going?" she asked as her aunt turned into a parking lot. Grace's eyes widened when she saw the sign. "Why are we at the zoo?""Because I need you to understand something," Aunt Heather said. "Remember what I told you about God's grace? About Jesus loving us so much He died for our sins?" Grace nodded. "Well, when we trust in Jesus, we don't get what we deserve for the wrongs we've done," said Aunt Heather. "Instead, we get eternal life with Him, and He fills our lives with good things. That's grace." Aunt Heather sighed. "I know you've been through a lot, Grace. Jesus does too. He wants to give you grace and help you through the pain you feel because of wrong things done to you. I want to help you too. I made an appointment for you to talk to a counselor tomorrow. Will you do that?"Grace hesitated, then nodded. "Okay." She looked outside. "Wait--does this mean you're taking me to the zoo? On the day I got suspended?""Yep!" Aunt Heather smiled and opened the car door. "This is grace." -Courtney Lasater

This Is Grace659d4208-3c63-4334-b9fa-0a9c8cfa1478Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2022) In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2022)ae11a1ab-c110-4f73-8da3-9ef22a37082aSun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2022) In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2022)da1342ca-c507-4804-bfd5-a5703f7aca01Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2022) In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2022)15bd94eb-439b-4fb8-a92d-da1390bae936Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2022) In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2022)31a5ba88-09ff-471f-bae9-849c43107563Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHonking EncouragementHONK! HONK! A large flock of noisy geese splashed down into the water just as Jake and his dad arrived at the lake. "That's a beautiful sight," said Dad as he headed for the trail at one end of the lake. "What?" shouted Jake. "Those birds make so much noise, I can't hear you." Dad laughed. "We'll talk later," he shouted back. "Let's hike." Soon they took a break to rest. "Back there, I said the geese are a beautiful sight to see," said Dad. "Yeah, but they honked so loud I couldn't hear you," Jake replied. "It sounds like my Sunday school class. Some of the kids talk so much during the lesson, I miss half of what our teacher says." Dad raised his eyebrows. "Just the other kids, huh?"Jake blushed. "Well…sometimes I talk during class too.""That's too bad. I'm sure it's very discouraging for your teacher. She cares about you kids and puts a lot of work into preparing the lesson because she wants you to know about Jesus and His love for you." Jake started to reply, when…HONK! HONK! "There they go again," Jake said as they watched the geese rise from the lake and fly off. "At least now they're far enough away so I can hear you." Jake thought for a moment, then asked, "Do you think they're talking to each other?" "I'd say so. Some people think they're encouraging the leader," Dad replied. "The goose in the front has the hardest job flying against the wind currents because he's the first to hit the gusts of air. Maybe the others honk to cheer him on." "Wow! That's really something," said Jake. "If a bunch of birds can encourage their leader, we should be able to do that for our teacher at church." "You're absolutely right, Jake," said Dad. "You should cheer her on--but not by making noise like the geese do. Jesus put your teacher in your life so she could help you know Him better, and you and the other kids can encourage her by being good listeners." Jake nodded. "I'll be quiet and listen--and I'll encourage the other kids in my class to stop honking too!" -A. W. Smith

HONK! HONK! A large flock of noisy geese splashed down into the water just as Jake and his dad arrived at the lake. "That's a beautiful sight," said Dad as he headed for the trail at one end of the lake. "What?" shouted Jake. "Those birds make so much noise, I can't hear you." Dad laughed. "We'll talk later," he shouted back. "Let's hike." Soon they took a break to rest. "Back there, I said the geese are a beautiful sight to see," said Dad. "Yeah, but they honked so loud I couldn't hear you," Jake replied. "It sounds like my Sunday school class. Some of the kids talk so much during the lesson, I miss half of what our teacher says." Dad raised his eyebrows. "Just the other kids, huh?"Jake blushed. "Well…sometimes I talk during class too.""That's too bad. I'm sure it's very discouraging for your teacher. She cares about you kids and puts a lot of work into preparing the lesson because she wants you to know about Jesus and His love for you." Jake started to reply, when…HONK! HONK! "There they go again," Jake said as they watched the geese rise from the lake and fly off. "At least now they're far enough away so I can hear you." Jake thought for a moment, then asked, "Do you think they're talking to each other?" "I'd say so. Some people think they're encouraging the leader," Dad replied. "The goose in the front has the hardest job flying against the wind currents because he's the first to hit the gusts of air. Maybe the others honk to cheer him on." "Wow! That's really something," said Jake. "If a bunch of birds can encourage their leader, we should be able to do that for our teacher at church." "You're absolutely right, Jake," said Dad. "You should cheer her on--but not by making noise like the geese do. Jesus put your teacher in your life so she could help you know Him better, and you and the other kids can encourage her by being good listeners." Jake nodded. "I'll be quiet and listen--and I'll encourage the other kids in my class to stop honking too!" -A. W. Smith

Honking Encouragement9a33c309-bd8d-4a6f-9649-af6db83b83c1Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/20/22 A God You Cannot Control To support Ascension’s free media, please click here! To find out more about how Ascension will use your gift, please click here! Are you interested in supporting the Catholic campus ministry at the University of Minnesota Duluth? Please click here! Would you like to watch the &quot;Virtual Front Pew&quot; Day of Thanks Livestream event? Click here! Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. What do you do when you encounter a God you cannot control? We all have fears. Often, those fears lead us to either seize control or to cede control. But when we fear God and His call in our lives, we are called to choose trust over fear. We are called to choose obedience over control. Mass Readings from November 20, 2022t: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalms 122:1-5Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43

To support Ascension’s free media, please click here! To find out more about how Ascension will use your gift, please click here! Are you interested in supporting the Catholic campus ministry at the University of Minnesota Duluth? Please click here! Would you like to watch the &quot;Virtual Front Pew&quot; Day of Thanks Livestream event? Click here! Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. What do you do when you encounter a God you cannot control? We all have fears. Often, those fears lead us to either seize control or to cede control. But when we fear God and His call in our lives, we are called to choose trust over fear. We are called to choose obedience over control. Mass Readings from November 20, 2022t: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalms 122:1-5Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43

full11/20/22 A God You Cannot Controlda9fe5f0-ebb7-4ee4-a815-31fbfceb11b6Sat, 19 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/20/22 A God You Cannot Control To support Ascension’s free media, please click here! To find out more about how Ascension will use your gift, please click here! Are you interested in supporting the Catholic campus ministry at the University of Minnesota Duluth? Please click here! Would you like to watch the &quot;Virtual Front Pew&quot; Day of Thanks Livestream event? Click here! Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. What do you do when you encounter a God you cannot control? We all have fears. Often, those fears lead us to either seize control or to cede control. But when we fear God and His call in our lives, we are called to choose trust over fear. We are called to choose obedience over control. Mass Readings from November 20, 2022t: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalms 122:1-5Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43

To support Ascension’s free media, please click here! To find out more about how Ascension will use your gift, please click here! Are you interested in supporting the Catholic campus ministry at the University of Minnesota Duluth? Please click here! Would you like to watch the &quot;Virtual Front Pew&quot; Day of Thanks Livestream event? Click here! Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. What do you do when you encounter a God you cannot control? We all have fears. Often, those fears lead us to either seize control or to cede control. But when we fear God and His call in our lives, we are called to choose trust over fear. We are called to choose obedience over control. Mass Readings from November 20, 2022t: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalms 122:1-5Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43

full11/20/22 A God You Cannot Control471f7dd5-b97f-43e8-b673-d44b9f870296Sat, 19 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/20/22 A God You Cannot Control To support Ascension’s free media, please click here! To find out more about how Ascension will use your gift, please click here! Are you interested in supporting the Catholic campus ministry at the University of Minnesota Duluth? Please click here! Would you like to watch the &quot;Virtual Front Pew&quot; Day of Thanks Livestream event? Click here! Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. What do you do when you encounter a God you cannot control? We all have fears. Often, those fears lead us to either seize control or to cede control. But when we fear God and His call in our lives, we are called to choose trust over fear. We are called to choose obedience over control. Mass Readings from November 20, 2022t: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalms 122:1-5Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43

To support Ascension’s free media, please click here! To find out more about how Ascension will use your gift, please click here! Are you interested in supporting the Catholic campus ministry at the University of Minnesota Duluth? Please click here! Would you like to watch the &quot;Virtual Front Pew&quot; Day of Thanks Livestream event? Click here! Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. What do you do when you encounter a God you cannot control? We all have fears. Often, those fears lead us to either seize control or to cede control. But when we fear God and His call in our lives, we are called to choose trust over fear. We are called to choose obedience over control. Mass Readings from November 20, 2022t: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalms 122:1-5Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43

full11/20/22 A God You Cannot Control1e6518a8-ebdf-41f7-a865-09de562b0331Sat, 19 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Pentecost (2022) Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 323: Pentecost (2022)3a3dda7f-a652-4e51-9d6a-f5888ed43907Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Pentecost (2022) Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 323: Pentecost (2022)4a4d4d6e-be30-4eb2-81b6-a054f3812e3cSat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Pentecost (2022) Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 323: Pentecost (2022)301aa2f7-113f-4810-b64e-0e905e239cd3Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 323: Pentecost (2022) Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 323: Pentecost (2022)7150a9aa-63f5-45a9-b3c5-75ea8a0c2213Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPeyton and Her Shadow"Look, Mom!" Ruby called from the patio. "Look at Peyton." Mom looked, and she and Ruby laughed together as they watched the three-year-old play with her shadow in the bright sunlight. Peyton would run as fast as she could, and she saw that her shadow moved right along with her. "Stay there," Peyton commanded the shadow. But it didn't. She took a big jump, and her shadow jumped too. Next she walked slowly. The shadow walked with her. "Okay," said Peyton. "Come with me then." She skipped, and the shadow skipped along, making Peyton laugh.At dinnertime, Ruby helped set the table. "I'll help too," said Peyton. She carefully watched to see how Ruby placed the dishes and silverware. Then she copied what she observed.When they sat down to eat, Mom put some lima beans on Peyton's plate before passing them to Ruby, who frowned but put a few on her plate too. After handing the bowl to her younger brother Joey, Ruby hesitantly tasted the beans. Then she took a larger forkful. Seeing her eat them, Joey did the same. Peyton watched them for a minute and then began to eat hers.After dinner, Dad got up from the table. "Who will help me wash the car before dark?"Ruby spoke after a few moments of silence. "I'll help. I can wash the windows inside the car while you wash the outside." "I'll help too!" said Joey quickly."Me too!" added Peyton. Ruby laughed. "What is this? Copy Ruby night?"Mom smiled. "Remember Peyton and her shadow? Whether she liked it or not, her shadow was with her wherever she went. That's like the influence we have over others. What we do and say can influence other people.""Yes," said Dad. "Which is why we need to trust God to help us influence others in a good way. As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit, who is working in our lives to make us more like Jesus, allowing us to become living examples of what He is like--especially to other believers, our brothers and sisters in Christ."Mom nodded. "It's such a blessing to have mature Christians in our lives who encourage us through their examples, and I think Joey and Peyton are really blessed by your example, Ruby."Ruby smiled. "Thanks." -Hazel W. Marett

"Look, Mom!" Ruby called from the patio. "Look at Peyton." Mom looked, and she and Ruby laughed together as they watched the three-year-old play with her shadow in the bright sunlight. Peyton would run as fast as she could, and she saw that her shadow moved right along with her. "Stay there," Peyton commanded the shadow. But it didn't. She took a big jump, and her shadow jumped too. Next she walked slowly. The shadow walked with her. "Okay," said Peyton. "Come with me then." She skipped, and the shadow skipped along, making Peyton laugh.At dinnertime, Ruby helped set the table. "I'll help too," said Peyton. She carefully watched to see how Ruby placed the dishes and silverware. Then she copied what she observed.When they sat down to eat, Mom put some lima beans on Peyton's plate before passing them to Ruby, who frowned but put a few on her plate too. After handing the bowl to her younger brother Joey, Ruby hesitantly tasted the beans. Then she took a larger forkful. Seeing her eat them, Joey did the same. Peyton watched them for a minute and then began to eat hers.After dinner, Dad got up from the table. "Who will help me wash the car before dark?"Ruby spoke after a few moments of silence. "I'll help. I can wash the windows inside the car while you wash the outside." "I'll help too!" said Joey quickly."Me too!" added Peyton. Ruby laughed. "What is this? Copy Ruby night?"Mom smiled. "Remember Peyton and her shadow? Whether she liked it or not, her shadow was with her wherever she went. That's like the influence we have over others. What we do and say can influence other people.""Yes," said Dad. "Which is why we need to trust God to help us influence others in a good way. As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit, who is working in our lives to make us more like Jesus, allowing us to become living examples of what He is like--especially to other believers, our brothers and sisters in Christ."Mom nodded. "It's such a blessing to have mature Christians in our lives who encourage us through their examples, and I think Joey and Peyton are really blessed by your example, Ruby."Ruby smiled. "Thanks." -Hazel W. Marett

Peyton and Her Shadow3292ef79-f91a-4c85-9ede-6bcc71ae5e59Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 84 - VP Of META Explains How To Get Exactly What You Want: Nicola MendelsohnIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Nicola Mendelsohn CBE talks about the need to bring your whole self to work. Allowing the space and culture within companies for people to be who they are and know what matters to them leads people to becoming higher performers. She discusses the importance of understanding your core skills and strengths and having an informal ‘board of advisers’ to help you create a stronger vision of yourself. But, while it is crucial to ask for what you want, Nicola believes that it is just as important to do your homework on your career and know what truly matters to you, as no one else is going to do it for you. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/FaUcchlb2ub Nicola: https://www.instagram.com/nicolamen/?hl=en https://twitter.com/nicolamen?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Get Your Diary Here: https://g2ul0.app.link/WJconj0g2ub Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Nicola Mendelsohn CBE talks about the need to bring your whole self to work. Allowing the space and culture within companies for people to be who they are and know what matters to them leads people to becoming higher performers. She discusses the importance of understanding your core skills and strengths and having an informal ‘board of advisers’ to help you create a stronger vision of yourself. But, while it is crucial to ask for what you want, Nicola believes that it is just as important to do your homework on your career and know what truly matters to you, as no one else is going to do it for you. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/FaUcchlb2ub Nicola: https://www.instagram.com/nicolamen/?hl=en https://twitter.com/nicolamen?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Get Your Diary Here: https://g2ul0.app.link/WJconj0g2ub Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 84 - VP Of META Explains How To Get Exactly What You Want: Nicola Mendelsohn7c52d925-f78f-47d3-a607-e30bd734ed9dFri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000813https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: The Ascension (2022) Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 322: The Ascension (2022)93e0a16d-912d-4e79-ba87-4f02f3678e03Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: The Ascension (2022) Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 322: The Ascension (2022)c0511b14-ad71-4102-92b6-ce101efeb137Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: The Ascension (2022) Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 322: The Ascension (2022)ac198558-aa2f-4a9d-bcc8-92fce55280a1Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 322: The Ascension (2022) Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the book of Acts. Fr. Mike draws our attention to the Ascension of Jesus and encourages us to respond to Christ’s call to participate in his mission. He invites us to be part of his story and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Acts 1, Romans 1, and Proverbs 26:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 322: The Ascension (2022)7e2c51f6-f674-4204-86f5-6b3458b8eb37Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022d6164fc0-232f-49ff-874b-d492cee0be60Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022ec9df1a5-036d-4427-84a1-7569c3e04b98Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022ab51dafc-b6de-409b-97c2-0ee990257f3aFri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) - 202248206071-9a10-4eb1-8be9-7b345b98a38aFri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Church Flock"Look!" Dad pointed to the sky as he, Mia, and Kingston walked home from church together. "That flock of geese is flying south. Winter must be coming." Kingston had been waiting for this chance all day. "Speaking of winter," he began hesitantly, "hockey season starts soon." He paused. "The thing is, practice will be on Sunday mornings this year." "That's too bad," Dad said. "We attend church on Sundays." "But it's only for a few months! Can't I go?" Kingston pleaded. "I promise I'll read my Bible at home." Their attention was drawn to another flock of geese honking loudly as they flew over. "Do you know why geese fly in a V formation?" Dad asked. Kingston shook his head. "It's because the air behind the leader spreads into a V…something like the wake of a speed boat," Dad said. "When the other birds follow in that V, a swirl of air actually gives them a push forward, making it easier to go a long way and not get tired." "Pretty smart," said Mia. Then she pointed to a bird trailing far behind the others. "I wonder why that one isn't in the V." "I suppose he may have been distracted or just slowed down to rest," said Dad. "Now he's probably having a hard time catching up.""I imagine he'll be pretty tired when he gets to wherever they're going," said Mia. Dad nodded. "God didn't design geese to go the distance alone." He looked at Kingston. "God didn't design Christians to go it alone either. We gain strength from the support of other believers. Without it, we would be like that last goose--alone and struggling. And the church would be one goose short." "Oh, Dad!" Kingston shook his head. "The church doesn't need me.""Oh yes, it does! Jesus created the church so we could encourage one another in our faith and offer support when someone is struggling. Every one of us is needed, because that's one of the ways Jesus shows us His love and strengthens us--through the church." Kingston sighed. "Okay, I guess I'll find a different hockey team to play on this year," he said. "Hey, maybe we could start a church team--one that holds practices a different day?" Dad smiled. "That's a great idea!" -Heather Tekavec

"Look!" Dad pointed to the sky as he, Mia, and Kingston walked home from church together. "That flock of geese is flying south. Winter must be coming." Kingston had been waiting for this chance all day. "Speaking of winter," he began hesitantly, "hockey season starts soon." He paused. "The thing is, practice will be on Sunday mornings this year." "That's too bad," Dad said. "We attend church on Sundays." "But it's only for a few months! Can't I go?" Kingston pleaded. "I promise I'll read my Bible at home." Their attention was drawn to another flock of geese honking loudly as they flew over. "Do you know why geese fly in a V formation?" Dad asked. Kingston shook his head. "It's because the air behind the leader spreads into a V…something like the wake of a speed boat," Dad said. "When the other birds follow in that V, a swirl of air actually gives them a push forward, making it easier to go a long way and not get tired." "Pretty smart," said Mia. Then she pointed to a bird trailing far behind the others. "I wonder why that one isn't in the V." "I suppose he may have been distracted or just slowed down to rest," said Dad. "Now he's probably having a hard time catching up.""I imagine he'll be pretty tired when he gets to wherever they're going," said Mia. Dad nodded. "God didn't design geese to go the distance alone." He looked at Kingston. "God didn't design Christians to go it alone either. We gain strength from the support of other believers. Without it, we would be like that last goose--alone and struggling. And the church would be one goose short." "Oh, Dad!" Kingston shook his head. "The church doesn't need me.""Oh yes, it does! Jesus created the church so we could encourage one another in our faith and offer support when someone is struggling. Every one of us is needed, because that's one of the ways Jesus shows us His love and strengthens us--through the church." Kingston sighed. "Okay, I guess I'll find a different hockey team to play on this year," he said. "Hey, maybe we could start a church team--one that holds practices a different day?" Dad smiled. "That's a great idea!" -Heather Tekavec

A Church Flock614088fa-13cb-4c90-a4ad-20d059ade4f2Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Theology of Working Out Let&#39;s talk about exercise! Today Fr. Mike challenges us to re-evaluate the way we treat and view our bodies as well as to compare the difference between doing a workout and training whether for a race, competition or towards a goal and that same approach to growing in the spiritual life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Let&#39;s talk about exercise! Today Fr. Mike challenges us to re-evaluate the way we treat and view our bodies as well as to compare the difference between doing a workout and training whether for a race, competition or towards a goal and that same approach to growing in the spiritual life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullA Theology of Working Out59acc689-cb96-4087-95f0-9e20a77fcc5cThu, 17 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Theology of Working Out Let&#39;s talk about exercise! Today Fr. Mike challenges us to re-evaluate the way we treat and view our bodies as well as to compare the difference between doing a workout and training whether for a race, competition or towards a goal and that same approach to growing in the spiritual life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Let&#39;s talk about exercise! Today Fr. Mike challenges us to re-evaluate the way we treat and view our bodies as well as to compare the difference between doing a workout and training whether for a race, competition or towards a goal and that same approach to growing in the spiritual life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullA Theology of Working Outffef1ae5-5baf-4091-b024-34487f476d8eThu, 17 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZechariah 11 – Two ShepherdsZechariah 11

Zechariah 11

fullZechariah 11 – Two Shepherds4facb55a-d6d9-448d-ab6f-a3806989c101Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:30:00 +0000670https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFitness and Health for Growth in HolinessToday we discuss how your physical health and wellness go hand in hand with your development in virtue and growth in holiness. Dr. Kevin Vost joins us to address the huge rise in diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, liver disease, obesity, and other health-related illnesses in society today. We go into the false notion that you are either physically strong or mentally strong and that the integration of the two leads to a more grateful, loving, healthy, and holy life. Do we have a moral obligation to take care of ourselves and what is the correct balance?  You Are That Temple - https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/you-are-that-temple Kevin Vost, Psy.D., is the author of twenty books including Memorize the Faith! and How to Think Like Aquinas and has taught psychology at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee, the University of Illinois at Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College, and MacMurray College. He is a member of the Research Review Committee for American Mensa, which promotes the scientific study of human intelligence. 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we discuss how your physical health and wellness go hand in hand with your development in virtue and growth in holiness. Dr. Kevin Vost joins us to address the huge rise in diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, liver disease, obesity, and other health-related illnesses in society today. We go into the false notion that you are either physically strong or mentally strong and that the integration of the two leads to a more grateful, loving, healthy, and holy life. Do we have a moral obligation to take care of ourselves and what is the correct balance?  You Are That Temple - https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/you-are-that-temple Kevin Vost, Psy.D., is the author of twenty books including Memorize the Faith! and How to Think Like Aquinas and has taught psychology at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee, the University of Illinois at Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College, and MacMurray College. He is a member of the Research Review Committee for American Mensa, which promotes the scientific study of human intelligence. 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFitness and Health for Growth in Holiness1dd67051-d933-46fa-9dcc-32232f3c06f1Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +00003248https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPeter Crouch Opens Up About His Dark Times & Crying Himself To SleepPeter Crouch is a legend both on and off the football pitch. Capped 42 times for England, he is one of the few players to have scored 100 or more Premier League goals. Since retirement he has further cemented his role as a cheeky national treasure with his role as a football pundit and host of That Peter Crouch Podcast. But few up to now have seen the man behind the persona. It was childhood bullying and taunts about his height that helped to shape the down to earth man that audiences love today. Using this abuse as his fuel and motivation, he made sure that he let his actions on the pitch do the talking to prove his critics wrong. This conversation explores his path and drive to footballing greatness, as well as his acknowledgement of the characteristics that led a select few of his teammates from great to legendary. He is a walking example of the benefits and rewards of staying true to yourself, keeping self-perspective and self-awareness, and the benefits of trying to be a good role model. Peter: Instagram - http://bit.ly/3g6e78g Twitter - http://bit.ly/3AlKwhK Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Crouch is a legend both on and off the football pitch. Capped 42 times for England, he is one of the few players to have scored 100 or more Premier League goals. Since retirement he has further cemented his role as a cheeky national treasure with his role as a football pundit and host of That Peter Crouch Podcast. But few up to now have seen the man behind the persona. It was childhood bullying and taunts about his height that helped to shape the down to earth man that audiences love today. Using this abuse as his fuel and motivation, he made sure that he let his actions on the pitch do the talking to prove his critics wrong. This conversation explores his path and drive to footballing greatness, as well as his acknowledgement of the characteristics that led a select few of his teammates from great to legendary. He is a walking example of the benefits and rewards of staying true to yourself, keeping self-perspective and self-awareness, and the benefits of trying to be a good role model. Peter: Instagram - http://bit.ly/3g6e78g Twitter - http://bit.ly/3AlKwhK Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullPeter Crouch Opens Up About His Dark Times & Crying Himself To Sleepc642c397-616b-41b0-ae65-960b1fd46b74Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +00006498https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2022) Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2022)cfa0531c-ea22-4fe3-b85a-6f13d8da9d0cThu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2022) Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2022)8bdf11fc-062d-4568-be5a-a373728ddcfaThu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2022) Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2022)43b6d884-a464-4e39-81ff-3f0b9de22f77Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2022) Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn&#39;t pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be close to God. He also points to Jesus&#39; prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a perfect example of how we should pray with honesty and trust. Lastly, Fr. Mike provides insights on the significance of the walk to Emmaus and Jesus&#39; last words on the cross. The readings are Luke 22:39-24:53 and Proverbs 26:20-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2022)b9278da4-d2f8-4b6a-ac41-ac3a4795da41Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Matador’s MotivationEaston stood in the yard waving a red blanket. "Prepare to be amazed! I am the most amazing matador, the most amazing bullfighter that ever lived!" Easton's little brother, Tyler, poked his head out from behind a tree and put his fingers to his forehead, pretending to be a bull. "Charge!" Tyler said, racing toward the blanket.Easton waited until Tyler had almost reached the blanket before yanking it away. Tyler flew straight past Easton, slowing down when he didn't get the blanket. Tyler turned around and called, "Again!"They played for several more turns, with Easton always pulling the blanket just out of Tyler's reach. Easton knew he should let Tyler get the blanket at least once, but he was having too much fun frustrating his little brother. Finally, Tyler turned around and stomped his foot. "That's not fair!" he shouted. "I want to be the bullfighter now.""No, it's still my turn!" Easton shot back.They continued arguing until Mom slid open the back porch door. "What's going on?" she asked. Easton and Tyler immediately started blaming each other. Mom shook her head. "Enough! If you boys can't play nicely, you can help me set the table." Grumbling, both boys trudged inside. Easton slouched all through dinner, annoyed at Tyler for ruining his fun."Today's verse is a short one," Dad announced after the meal. "It says, 'And let us consider one another in order to provoke love and good works.'""What does provoke mean?" Tyler asked."Provoke means to deliberately encourage someone to do or feel something." Dad looked at Easton. "Like how a bullfighter will provoke a bull to charge by waving his cape. This verse is telling us that, because we are loved and accepted by Jesus, we should provoke our brothers and sisters in Christ in a way that stirs up love and good deeds--not anger and frustration."Easton looked down, understanding Dad's point. He had been provoking Tyler to a bad attitude, not love and good deeds. "Tyler, I'm sorry for being rude today. Will you forgive me?"Tyler looked at Easton and nodded his head. "Yeah, I forgive you."Easton smiled. "Let's clean the table. Then we can play the bullfighter game again. And this time, you can be the matador." -Olivia Summers

Easton stood in the yard waving a red blanket. "Prepare to be amazed! I am the most amazing matador, the most amazing bullfighter that ever lived!" Easton's little brother, Tyler, poked his head out from behind a tree and put his fingers to his forehead, pretending to be a bull. "Charge!" Tyler said, racing toward the blanket.Easton waited until Tyler had almost reached the blanket before yanking it away. Tyler flew straight past Easton, slowing down when he didn't get the blanket. Tyler turned around and called, "Again!"They played for several more turns, with Easton always pulling the blanket just out of Tyler's reach. Easton knew he should let Tyler get the blanket at least once, but he was having too much fun frustrating his little brother. Finally, Tyler turned around and stomped his foot. "That's not fair!" he shouted. "I want to be the bullfighter now.""No, it's still my turn!" Easton shot back.They continued arguing until Mom slid open the back porch door. "What's going on?" she asked. Easton and Tyler immediately started blaming each other. Mom shook her head. "Enough! If you boys can't play nicely, you can help me set the table." Grumbling, both boys trudged inside. Easton slouched all through dinner, annoyed at Tyler for ruining his fun."Today's verse is a short one," Dad announced after the meal. "It says, 'And let us consider one another in order to provoke love and good works.'""What does provoke mean?" Tyler asked."Provoke means to deliberately encourage someone to do or feel something." Dad looked at Easton. "Like how a bullfighter will provoke a bull to charge by waving his cape. This verse is telling us that, because we are loved and accepted by Jesus, we should provoke our brothers and sisters in Christ in a way that stirs up love and good deeds--not anger and frustration."Easton looked down, understanding Dad's point. He had been provoking Tyler to a bad attitude, not love and good deeds. "Tyler, I'm sorry for being rude today. Will you forgive me?"Tyler looked at Easton and nodded his head. "Yeah, I forgive you."Easton smiled. "Let's clean the table. Then we can play the bullfighter game again. And this time, you can be the matador." -Olivia Summers

A Matador’s Motivation733cb6f4-8f83-4aeb-8a02-4239c73ed574Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#267A: How do you get to school?Job 34:19 &amp; Isaiah 64:8 Today will be different than our normal Bible stories because we are doing a special episode to explore the &nbsp;large world our God has made, learn about the people he created, and hear how we are the same and different. &nbsp;Sometimes, we can get caught up in seeing just our little world and forget that not everyone lives the way we do. We explore the world as we hear about a group of children in the Philippines and how they get to school. Everyone gets to see just how big the world is, but how connected we are in Jesus. &nbsp;The link to see the kids crossing in the canoe and learn more about them is here: https://explorer.compassion.com/how-do-you-get-to-school/ The website has cool activities, pictures, and articles your family can enjoy too. &nbsp; Joshua and I also hope you can join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International. &nbsp;We trust the way they work which is why Joshua and I have been sponsoring kids from Compassion International long before this podcast ever aired. It’s by God’s grace that the podcast has grown and we want to use this platform to help as many children as we can. To join us, simply text KBS to 83393 or visit www.compassion.com/kbs Thank you again for listening, for sharing the Bible with your children and for your generosity in praying and supporting the children at Compassion International. If you'd like to contact me, go to &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Job 34:19 &amp; Isaiah 64:8 Today will be different than our normal Bible stories because we are doing a special episode to explore the &nbsp;large world our God has made, learn about the people he created, and hear how we are the same and different. &nbsp;Sometimes, we can get caught up in seeing just our little world and forget that not everyone lives the way we do. We explore the world as we hear about a group of children in the Philippines and how they get to school. Everyone gets to see just how big the world is, but how connected we are in Jesus. &nbsp;The link to see the kids crossing in the canoe and learn more about them is here: https://explorer.compassion.com/how-do-you-get-to-school/ The website has cool activities, pictures, and articles your family can enjoy too. &nbsp; Joshua and I also hope you can join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International. &nbsp;We trust the way they work which is why Joshua and I have been sponsoring kids from Compassion International long before this podcast ever aired. It’s by God’s grace that the podcast has grown and we want to use this platform to help as many children as we can. To join us, simply text KBS to 83393 or visit www.compassion.com/kbs Thank you again for listening, for sharing the Bible with your children and for your generosity in praying and supporting the children at Compassion International. If you'd like to contact me, go to &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#267A: How do you get to school?b785407a-b8ab-4c87-a310-a0dd00d2e947Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:00:47 +0000948https://216.73.216.191/allTags#459 The Church Oppresses Women DEBUNKED - Simone RizkallahModern secular people have forgotten the role of the Catholic Church in lifting humanity out of ignorance, violence, poverty, and disease. Perhaps most forgotten, is the Catholic contribution to an embrace of the dignity of women. Simone Rizkallah, director of program growth at Endow (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women), explains. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic Faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. One of the things we do here as Catholics is that Catholics have a sorted history when it co…

Modern secular people have forgotten the role of the Catholic Church in lifting humanity out of ignorance, violence, poverty, and disease. Perhaps most forgotten, is the Catholic contribution to an embrace of the dignity of women. Simone Rizkallah, director of program growth at Endow (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women), explains. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic Faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. One of the things we do here as Catholics is that Catholics have a sorted history when it co…

#459 The Church Oppresses Women DEBUNKED - Simone Rizkallahbb0b8622-0723-4bd9-8c7d-9d930af54af9Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2022) As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2022)0f790cfd-e545-4710-aea6-23701365424bWed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2022) As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2022)2cf408ce-be69-4d48-ab51-92b954540b71Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2022) As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2022)6d8ba720-f431-4ace-b1eb-ba0f28b080c0Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2022) As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor widow’s offering, emphasizing that the Lord cares more about the size of our hearts than about the size of our gifts. Fr. Mike also underscores Jesus’ moving words to Peter when he foretells Peter’s denial. Jesus’ words remind us that no matter how fiercely the enemy tries to attack us, he is always praying for each and every one of us. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 20-22:38 and Proverbs 26:17-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2022)d1bc9a9f-9835-4261-a7db-2c8326d15380Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Soccer Match"Go, Rockets, go!" shouted Pete's family. "Go, Rockets, go!"It was a beautiful Saturday morning, and the whole family was there to watch Pete's soccer match. Pete had just turned five, and he was super excited for his first game."Go, Bobcats, go!" cheered the supporters of the opposing team.The cheers from both sides filled Pete's ears as he got the ball and started to dribble it toward the goal. His heart lurched in excitement as he realized he would finally have a chance to score. But what he didn't realize was that he was moving toward the wrong goal!Pete's older sister Annie tried to warn him. "No, Pete! Wrong goal!" shouted Annie.Pete continued to dribble and then kicked the ball into the goal. "Goal!" he shouted with a big smile. But it quickly turned to a frown when he realized his mistake."It's okay, Pete!" shouted Dad."I don't understand. Why is he so silly?" asked Annie."Annie, this is your brother's first game," Dad replied. "He probably got distracted with all the noise. We should be patient with him and encourage him. After all, everyone makes mistakes like that sometimes--even adults.""Really?" asked Annie."Yes," answered Mom. "Whether it's a soccer game or our walk with Jesus, we lose track of where we're going when we get distracted."Dad nodded. "That's why we need the encouragement of other Christians who help us keep our focus on Jesus and show us His patience and love when we make mistakes." He turned toward the soccer field. "Let's cheer for Pete and his team." "Go, Rockets, go! Go, Pete, go!" cheered the family.Just then, another boy from the Rockets team made the same mistake as Pete. He looked crushed and was almost in tears."We should encourage him," said Annie. "It's okay! It's all right!" she shouted. Other people in the stands joined in. "It's okay! It's all right!" Then Pete went over and gave him a hug. The boy smiled and continued the game.A few moments later, Pete got the ball. This time, he made sure he was aiming at the right goal. He kicked, and the ball went in. "I did it!" Pete shouted.Pete's whole family jumped up and cheered. "Way to go, Pete!" -Kelly Choy

"Go, Rockets, go!" shouted Pete's family. "Go, Rockets, go!"It was a beautiful Saturday morning, and the whole family was there to watch Pete's soccer match. Pete had just turned five, and he was super excited for his first game."Go, Bobcats, go!" cheered the supporters of the opposing team.The cheers from both sides filled Pete's ears as he got the ball and started to dribble it toward the goal. His heart lurched in excitement as he realized he would finally have a chance to score. But what he didn't realize was that he was moving toward the wrong goal!Pete's older sister Annie tried to warn him. "No, Pete! Wrong goal!" shouted Annie.Pete continued to dribble and then kicked the ball into the goal. "Goal!" he shouted with a big smile. But it quickly turned to a frown when he realized his mistake."It's okay, Pete!" shouted Dad."I don't understand. Why is he so silly?" asked Annie."Annie, this is your brother's first game," Dad replied. "He probably got distracted with all the noise. We should be patient with him and encourage him. After all, everyone makes mistakes like that sometimes--even adults.""Really?" asked Annie."Yes," answered Mom. "Whether it's a soccer game or our walk with Jesus, we lose track of where we're going when we get distracted."Dad nodded. "That's why we need the encouragement of other Christians who help us keep our focus on Jesus and show us His patience and love when we make mistakes." He turned toward the soccer field. "Let's cheer for Pete and his team." "Go, Rockets, go! Go, Pete, go!" cheered the family.Just then, another boy from the Rockets team made the same mistake as Pete. He looked crushed and was almost in tears."We should encourage him," said Annie. "It's okay! It's all right!" she shouted. Other people in the stands joined in. "It's okay! It's all right!" Then Pete went over and gave him a hug. The boy smiled and continued the game.A few moments later, Pete got the ball. This time, he made sure he was aiming at the right goal. He kicked, and the ball went in. "I did it!" Pete shouted.Pete's whole family jumped up and cheered. "Way to go, Pete!" -Kelly Choy

A Soccer Match2bf05768-3d88-4cf8-9166-fb336d697aa2Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2022) Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2022)02f2929d-2e3f-478d-87e3-3c53159d1cd9Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2022) Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2022)929744cc-b2df-4285-8ce2-dcb65d181204Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2022) Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2022)fcc9e48d-45fe-4eb5-81c6-ac90cfabf63fTue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2022) Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 319: Come, Follow Me (2022)e58164d7-b89b-4b3d-a905-ef9c554c4871Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYour Second Birth Certificate"Hey, Dad?" Ember said one night as her dad was making a fire in the fireplace. "Remember when I asked Jesus to be my Savior at church last year?" "I sure do," Dad replied as he added another log to the fire. "Well, how do I really know if God saved me?" Ember asked."Let's think about that," said Dad. He placed a screen in front of the fireplace and smiled at Ember. "Who are your parents?" he asked."Dad! You know that. You and Mom are.""How do you know we are?" Dad asked."Well…I just know. You said so--and you showed me my birth certificate too! It says that you and Mom are my parents." Ember grinned. "You showed me a piece of paper that says you and Mom are Seth's parents too, although it's not a birth certificate.""Right. Since your brother is adopted, he has a different paper that says he's our son, but both papers prove that you and Seth are our children. Now, you believe what your birth certificate says, don't you?" Dad asked, and Ember nodded. "Well," said Dad, "in a way, some Bible verses are like a birth certificate. They remind us of the truth that if we trust in Jesus, we are God's children. Why don't you get your Bible and I'll help you find some verses where God assures you that if you believe in Jesus, you're part of His family."Ember got her Bible from the shelf, and they found and discussed several verses where God promises that those who trust in Jesus are saved and belong to Him. "Why don't you pick one of these verses and write it in the front of your Bible?" suggested Dad."Okay," said Ember. She chose Romans 10:13 and carefully copied it onto a blank page."Now," said Dad, "are you really saved?" Ember nodded. "Are you sure?" Dad asked."I'm sure!" Ember replied.Dad smiled. "Think of this Bible verse as your second birth certificate. It states the truth about your new birth in Jesus and your adoption into His family. Point to it any time Satan tries to get you to doubt your salvation."A wide grin spread across Ember's face. "Thanks, Dad!" -Dean Kelley

"Hey, Dad?" Ember said one night as her dad was making a fire in the fireplace. "Remember when I asked Jesus to be my Savior at church last year?" "I sure do," Dad replied as he added another log to the fire. "Well, how do I really know if God saved me?" Ember asked."Let's think about that," said Dad. He placed a screen in front of the fireplace and smiled at Ember. "Who are your parents?" he asked."Dad! You know that. You and Mom are.""How do you know we are?" Dad asked."Well…I just know. You said so--and you showed me my birth certificate too! It says that you and Mom are my parents." Ember grinned. "You showed me a piece of paper that says you and Mom are Seth's parents too, although it's not a birth certificate.""Right. Since your brother is adopted, he has a different paper that says he's our son, but both papers prove that you and Seth are our children. Now, you believe what your birth certificate says, don't you?" Dad asked, and Ember nodded. "Well," said Dad, "in a way, some Bible verses are like a birth certificate. They remind us of the truth that if we trust in Jesus, we are God's children. Why don't you get your Bible and I'll help you find some verses where God assures you that if you believe in Jesus, you're part of His family."Ember got her Bible from the shelf, and they found and discussed several verses where God promises that those who trust in Jesus are saved and belong to Him. "Why don't you pick one of these verses and write it in the front of your Bible?" suggested Dad."Okay," said Ember. She chose Romans 10:13 and carefully copied it onto a blank page."Now," said Dad, "are you really saved?" Ember nodded. "Are you sure?" Dad asked."I'm sure!" Ember replied.Dad smiled. "Think of this Bible verse as your second birth certificate. It states the truth about your new birth in Jesus and your adoption into His family. Point to it any time Satan tries to get you to doubt your salvation."A wide grin spread across Ember's face. "Thanks, Dad!" -Dean Kelley

Your Second Birth Certificateb80fadc8-46b1-4d48-bf5e-f1d5c5792b1cTue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPure Desire with Nick StumboIn the last episode, you heard Bob talk about how Pure Desire helped him break free from pornography. In this episode, we go to the source; Nick describes his work at Pure Desire. Like so many other guys out there (including me!), he was exposed to pornography at a young age, and became hopelessly addicted... ...but didn't want to see it that way. It was just a problem that came up in some "new" way every so often, that he was for sure going to beat, that never really went away. Even when a perfect opportunity was handed to him to try something new, he knew that it would be a great opportunity for those other guys who were actually addicted! Thankfully his wife nudged his ribs and persuaded him to do it. His life was transformed forever. Yours can be too! Join me in this episode as Nick and I discuss his story, and how Pure Desire finally cracked open his addiction enough to allow the healing love of Jesus to restore him. He shares his struggles starting from childhood and into marriage; escape seemed impossible! Yet, with a new and deeper approach, he found his freedom. You can find out more about the Pure Desire program at https://puredesire.org/ You can also find Nick's books on Amazon at: Setting Us Free SAFE: Creating a Culture of Grace in a Climate of Shame

In the last episode, you heard Bob talk about how Pure Desire helped him break free from pornography. In this episode, we go to the source; Nick describes his work at Pure Desire. Like so many other guys out there (including me!), he was exposed to pornography at a young age, and became hopelessly addicted... ...but didn't want to see it that way. It was just a problem that came up in some "new" way every so often, that he was for sure going to beat, that never really went away. Even when a perfect opportunity was handed to him to try something new, he knew that it would be a great opportunity for those other guys who were actually addicted! Thankfully his wife nudged his ribs and persuaded him to do it. His life was transformed forever. Yours can be too! Join me in this episode as Nick and I discuss his story, and how Pure Desire finally cracked open his addiction enough to allow the healing love of Jesus to restore him. He shares his struggles starting from childhood and into marriage; escape seemed impossible! Yet, with a new and deeper approach, he found his freedom. You can find out more about the Pure Desire program at https://puredesire.org/ You can also find Nick's books on Amazon at: Setting Us Free SAFE: Creating a Culture of Grace in a Climate of Shame

fullPure Desire with Nick Stumboc52e3be7-b9c1-48d5-ac60-d10e82048d6eMon, 14 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBumble Founder: World’s Youngest Female Self-Made Billionaire: Whitney Wolfe HerdWhitney Wolfe Herd is the founder of Bumble and the first self-made female billionaire on the planet. In this episode, she reveals after leaving Tinder in explosive circumstances, the injustices she faced drove her on to build a better kind of dating app. A firm believer that the way to connect with people is by being authentic and being vulnerable, Whitney reveals she routinely shares with her staff her struggles with anxiety and when she’s not feeling on top of things. The only path to human connection lies through honesty, and Whitney breaks the mould to be as transparent with her employees as she can. In one of our rawest and most emotional conversations with CEOs yet, Whitney reveals that she wanted to be the boss not because she wanted to, but because she thought the nature of her character meant she couldn’t work for anybody else. Whitney: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3UUZR0P Twitter: http://bit.ly/3UWNstj Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder of Bumble and the first self-made female billionaire on the planet. In this episode, she reveals after leaving Tinder in explosive circumstances, the injustices she faced drove her on to build a better kind of dating app. A firm believer that the way to connect with people is by being authentic and being vulnerable, Whitney reveals she routinely shares with her staff her struggles with anxiety and when she’s not feeling on top of things. The only path to human connection lies through honesty, and Whitney breaks the mould to be as transparent with her employees as she can. In one of our rawest and most emotional conversations with CEOs yet, Whitney reveals that she wanted to be the boss not because she wanted to, but because she thought the nature of her character meant she couldn’t work for anybody else. Whitney: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3UUZR0P Twitter: http://bit.ly/3UWNstj Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBumble Founder: World’s Youngest Female Self-Made Billionaire: Whitney Wolfe Herd438a62ce-f85c-47dc-a9cb-35e9df7757f9Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +00005480https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2022) Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2022)5950d51a-8c18-45de-989e-e0de271c0475Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2022) Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2022)c3edfc27-b2e2-43bd-bb04-a9dac8195f08Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2022) Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2022)71f29593-ffb2-4daf-9719-237a5ba3b438Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2022) Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today&#39;s readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus&#39;s directive to each one of us: &quot;[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate.&quot; In the second part of today&#39;s commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus&#39; most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2022)8ce75829-4dc7-4650-a474-7a74a015ff00Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Leopard and the GoatSara loved working with her dad on Saturdays and holidays. He was a large animal veterinarian who took care of several farms in the area. She helped him give vaccinations and bandage wounds. Once, Sara even watched a foal being born! At Riverside Ranch, Sara handed her father a blood collection tube that he attached to the end of a syringe. Blood flowed from the large gray horse into the tube.Just as he placed the tube into a plastic carrier, her father's cell phone rang. "We have an emergency," he told Sara after he hung up. He grabbed the carrier and headed for the truck.Sara picked up some gauze, antiseptic, and discarded wrappers as she followed him out of the barn. "What happened?" she asked when she caught up to him."One of Mr. Samuels' geldings was snake-bit on his nose. We need to make sure the swelling doesn't interfere with his breathing." Her father drove out the ranch gate and headed down the road. Sara felt sad. She loved all animals and couldn't stand the thought of one being in pain or unable to breathe. When they arrived at the farm, Sara's heart sank at the sight of the horse. His face was all swollen. He looked miserable. Fortunately, they had arrived in time to administer medication that soon helped."Keep an eye on him," Sara's dad told Mr. Samuels as they packed up their supplies. "But I'm sure he'll do fine."On the way home, Sara couldn't stop thinking about the horse. "Why do animals have to hurt each other?" she asked."The snake was just protecting itself from being stepped on," said Dad. "In our world broken by sin, animals and people will hurt one another for many different reasons. But we have hope.""What do you mean?""When Jesus comes back, He will heal the earth and free it from the brokenness caused by sin," replied Dad. "All who trust in Jesus will live with Him forever, and there will be peace among both animals and people. The leopard will lie down with the goat, and babies will be able to play with cobras!""Wow!" said Sara. She wished Jesus would come soon. -Bonnie Carr

Sara loved working with her dad on Saturdays and holidays. He was a large animal veterinarian who took care of several farms in the area. She helped him give vaccinations and bandage wounds. Once, Sara even watched a foal being born! At Riverside Ranch, Sara handed her father a blood collection tube that he attached to the end of a syringe. Blood flowed from the large gray horse into the tube.Just as he placed the tube into a plastic carrier, her father's cell phone rang. "We have an emergency," he told Sara after he hung up. He grabbed the carrier and headed for the truck.Sara picked up some gauze, antiseptic, and discarded wrappers as she followed him out of the barn. "What happened?" she asked when she caught up to him."One of Mr. Samuels' geldings was snake-bit on his nose. We need to make sure the swelling doesn't interfere with his breathing." Her father drove out the ranch gate and headed down the road. Sara felt sad. She loved all animals and couldn't stand the thought of one being in pain or unable to breathe. When they arrived at the farm, Sara's heart sank at the sight of the horse. His face was all swollen. He looked miserable. Fortunately, they had arrived in time to administer medication that soon helped."Keep an eye on him," Sara's dad told Mr. Samuels as they packed up their supplies. "But I'm sure he'll do fine."On the way home, Sara couldn't stop thinking about the horse. "Why do animals have to hurt each other?" she asked."The snake was just protecting itself from being stepped on," said Dad. "In our world broken by sin, animals and people will hurt one another for many different reasons. But we have hope.""What do you mean?""When Jesus comes back, He will heal the earth and free it from the brokenness caused by sin," replied Dad. "All who trust in Jesus will live with Him forever, and there will be peace among both animals and people. The leopard will lie down with the goat, and babies will be able to play with cobras!""Wow!" said Sara. She wished Jesus would come soon. -Bonnie Carr

The Leopard and the Goate18d07bd-ab38-446a-885d-d23e7cea0bc1Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2022)acbe1a86-21fa-4965-adaa-445d67adcd8aSun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2022)c7330c6e-6e11-4651-b40e-dd4e12807a31Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2022)a323fe29-c9c0-4edd-aa3b-50b88c3f057bSun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today&#39;s readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 317: Persistence in Prayer (2022)322f7e6e-3402-4910-8274-0f2945c8d452Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCora’s CreationThe hum of the sewing machine stopped, and Cora examined her work. "Mom, this is almost ready for you to see." Cora had been measuring and cutting and stitching ever since she arrived home from school, only taking a break for dinner."You spent a lot of time on that today," said Cora's brother Bryce. "What are you making?""I'll show you." Cora stood up and shook out the material she was using. "Ta-da! Here it is--my own special creation! It's an apron for Dad to use when he barbecues."Mom smiled. "He needs one of those."Bryce snorted. "Yeah. Especially one that has flowered pockets and a polka dot bib. Dad won't wear that!""Sure he will," Cora said. "It's quite a creation, isn't it?""That's not a creation, Cora," said Bryce. "At church we talked about creation and how God created the universe from nothing. You didn't make that thing out of nothing--you used material covered in flowers and polka dots!""Then I guess God is the only one who can really create," Cora said. "He's the only one who can make something out of nothing.""That's true," said Mom. "However, the word create has other meanings in English than just that. When people say they created something, they mean they made something new out of things that already existed." "Like the thread and fabric I used to make this apron," said Cora. "Or an artist creating a picture using paint and a canvas.""Right," said Mom. "Or even a writer putting words together to tell a story. There are lots of ways for us to be creative, and God wants us to enjoy using our creative gifts. In fact, our creativity is one of things that shows He made us in His image. He loves to create new things, and He made us that way too. And though we could never create something from nothing like He can, we can take things He's already created and make something new out of them." "Well, okay," said Bryce. "I guess that flowery apron is your creation after all, Cora." Cora grinned at her brother. "And since you like my creation so much, the next thing I make will be for you!"Bryce rolled his eyes and groaned. -Geri Walcott

The hum of the sewing machine stopped, and Cora examined her work. "Mom, this is almost ready for you to see." Cora had been measuring and cutting and stitching ever since she arrived home from school, only taking a break for dinner."You spent a lot of time on that today," said Cora's brother Bryce. "What are you making?""I'll show you." Cora stood up and shook out the material she was using. "Ta-da! Here it is--my own special creation! It's an apron for Dad to use when he barbecues."Mom smiled. "He needs one of those."Bryce snorted. "Yeah. Especially one that has flowered pockets and a polka dot bib. Dad won't wear that!""Sure he will," Cora said. "It's quite a creation, isn't it?""That's not a creation, Cora," said Bryce. "At church we talked about creation and how God created the universe from nothing. You didn't make that thing out of nothing--you used material covered in flowers and polka dots!""Then I guess God is the only one who can really create," Cora said. "He's the only one who can make something out of nothing.""That's true," said Mom. "However, the word create has other meanings in English than just that. When people say they created something, they mean they made something new out of things that already existed." "Like the thread and fabric I used to make this apron," said Cora. "Or an artist creating a picture using paint and a canvas.""Right," said Mom. "Or even a writer putting words together to tell a story. There are lots of ways for us to be creative, and God wants us to enjoy using our creative gifts. In fact, our creativity is one of things that shows He made us in His image. He loves to create new things, and He made us that way too. And though we could never create something from nothing like He can, we can take things He's already created and make something new out of them." "Well, okay," said Bryce. "I guess that flowery apron is your creation after all, Cora." Cora grinned at her brother. "And since you like my creation so much, the next thing I make will be for you!"Bryce rolled his eyes and groaned. -Geri Walcott

Cora’s Creationee04e55f-61d7-4235-b59d-431c5e21f0c1Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/13/22 Something Other Than God To “give to the max” and support UMD Newman Catholic Campus Ministries, find out more here! Join us for a “Day of Thanks” on Nov. 17 at 7pm CT on the Sundays with Ascension YouTube channel! Subscribe to the channel here! Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. We get what we've chosen. The ending of a story reveals what kind of story it is. Regardless of how we start and how we proceed, we can choose to have a tragic story...or we can choose to have a love story. The determining factor is not the amount of sorrow or loss in our lives, but whether we choose God...or choose something other than God. Mass Readings from November 13, 2022: Malachi 3:19-20 Psalms 98:5-92 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19

To “give to the max” and support UMD Newman Catholic Campus Ministries, find out more here! Join us for a “Day of Thanks” on Nov. 17 at 7pm CT on the Sundays with Ascension YouTube channel! Subscribe to the channel here! Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. We get what we've chosen. The ending of a story reveals what kind of story it is. Regardless of how we start and how we proceed, we can choose to have a tragic story...or we can choose to have a love story. The determining factor is not the amount of sorrow or loss in our lives, but whether we choose God...or choose something other than God. Mass Readings from November 13, 2022: Malachi 3:19-20 Psalms 98:5-92 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19

full11/13/22 Something Other Than Godee8823ed-a47a-4a4a-a8e4-8c4958979856Sat, 12 Nov 2022 10:30:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/13/22 Something Other Than God To “give to the max” and support UMD Newman Catholic Campus Ministries, find out more here! Join us for a “Day of Thanks” on Nov. 17 at 7pm CT on the Sundays with Ascension YouTube channel! Subscribe to the channel here! Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. We get what we've chosen. The ending of a story reveals what kind of story it is. Regardless of how we start and how we proceed, we can choose to have a tragic story...or we can choose to have a love story. The determining factor is not the amount of sorrow or loss in our lives, but whether we choose God...or choose something other than God. Mass Readings from November 13, 2022: Malachi 3:19-20 Psalms 98:5-92 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19

To “give to the max” and support UMD Newman Catholic Campus Ministries, find out more here! Join us for a “Day of Thanks” on Nov. 17 at 7pm CT on the Sundays with Ascension YouTube channel! Subscribe to the channel here! Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. We get what we've chosen. The ending of a story reveals what kind of story it is. Regardless of how we start and how we proceed, we can choose to have a tragic story...or we can choose to have a love story. The determining factor is not the amount of sorrow or loss in our lives, but whether we choose God...or choose something other than God. Mass Readings from November 13, 2022: Malachi 3:19-20 Psalms 98:5-92 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19

full11/13/22 Something Other Than God36792128-2ae3-4d75-ae7a-578ba09577caSat, 12 Nov 2022 10:30:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/13/22 Something Other Than God To “give to the max” and support UMD Newman Catholic Campus Ministries, find out more here! Join us for a “Day of Thanks” on Nov. 17 at 7pm CT on the Sundays with Ascension YouTube channel! Subscribe to the channel here! Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. We get what we've chosen. The ending of a story reveals what kind of story it is. Regardless of how we start and how we proceed, we can choose to have a tragic story...or we can choose to have a love story. The determining factor is not the amount of sorrow or loss in our lives, but whether we choose God...or choose something other than God. Mass Readings from November 13, 2022: Malachi 3:19-20 Psalms 98:5-92 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19

To “give to the max” and support UMD Newman Catholic Campus Ministries, find out more here! Join us for a “Day of Thanks” on Nov. 17 at 7pm CT on the Sundays with Ascension YouTube channel! Subscribe to the channel here! Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. We get what we've chosen. The ending of a story reveals what kind of story it is. Regardless of how we start and how we proceed, we can choose to have a tragic story...or we can choose to have a love story. The determining factor is not the amount of sorrow or loss in our lives, but whether we choose God...or choose something other than God. Mass Readings from November 13, 2022: Malachi 3:19-20 Psalms 98:5-92 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19

full11/13/22 Something Other Than Godda9b1ad8-432a-4136-8788-b5587dcb7bd6Sat, 12 Nov 2022 10:30:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2022) Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2022)dd377db3-2f5a-4137-aaad-94fc904a9f52Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2022) Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2022)92e3a014-7d1d-4168-8e4f-92948c7def44Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2022) Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2022)5e2b3812-3787-4500-8861-4e5efe0c8bc6Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2022) Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today’s readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 316: Absolute Surrender (2022)d2c79710-d5dc-4199-9415-50aa5d18e4aaSat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Reading LessonNova stared at the rain out the window while her brother Silas thumbed through a magazine. "There's nothing to do!" Nova said."Why don't you come help me with this picture album," said Mom. "Since you know most of the people in the pictures, you might enjoy it." So Nova and Silas joined Mom at the table. "By the way, have you learned your memory verses for church yet?" Mom asked as she got out more pictures."I did. Want to hear it?" asked Nova. She recited it. "You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone.""But we're people, not letters," said Silas. "How can anybody read us?""I don't know, but--oh, look!" exclaimed Nova. "Here's a picture of Silas when he was really little. He's wearing big sunglasses. He looks so funny!"Silas grinned. "You think that's funny? Well, look at yourself in this one." He held up another picture. "You have a giant bow on your head!" They both laughed."Here's Dad's aunt from Ohio," said Nova, picking up a picture taken at a family reunion. "She looks mad. Do you remember her?""Sure do," said Silas. "She was grumpy and complained about everything!" He pointed to a picture of a tall man. "I remember this guy too. He brought a croquet set to the reunion and taught all us kids how to play. He was a lot of fun!""That's Great-Grandma Rita standing next to him," said Nova. "Just by looking at her, you can tell she's really nice. She's always smiling.""I notice you're both reading people," observed Mom. "You read one of the people at the reunion as grumpy, one as fun, and another as nice.""Oh, I get it!" Nova said. "To read people means to get impressions about them by the way they act. We learn something about them by seeing and watching them.""And they get impressions of us by the way we act," added Silas.Mom nodded. "And that's why we need to depend on the Holy Spirit, who is shaping us to be more like Jesus. Let's trust Him to help us display the fruit of the Spirit--things like goodness, patience, and love--so that others can read that we belong to Jesus." -Geri Walcott

Nova stared at the rain out the window while her brother Silas thumbed through a magazine. "There's nothing to do!" Nova said."Why don't you come help me with this picture album," said Mom. "Since you know most of the people in the pictures, you might enjoy it." So Nova and Silas joined Mom at the table. "By the way, have you learned your memory verses for church yet?" Mom asked as she got out more pictures."I did. Want to hear it?" asked Nova. She recited it. "You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone.""But we're people, not letters," said Silas. "How can anybody read us?""I don't know, but--oh, look!" exclaimed Nova. "Here's a picture of Silas when he was really little. He's wearing big sunglasses. He looks so funny!"Silas grinned. "You think that's funny? Well, look at yourself in this one." He held up another picture. "You have a giant bow on your head!" They both laughed."Here's Dad's aunt from Ohio," said Nova, picking up a picture taken at a family reunion. "She looks mad. Do you remember her?""Sure do," said Silas. "She was grumpy and complained about everything!" He pointed to a picture of a tall man. "I remember this guy too. He brought a croquet set to the reunion and taught all us kids how to play. He was a lot of fun!""That's Great-Grandma Rita standing next to him," said Nova. "Just by looking at her, you can tell she's really nice. She's always smiling.""I notice you're both reading people," observed Mom. "You read one of the people at the reunion as grumpy, one as fun, and another as nice.""Oh, I get it!" Nova said. "To read people means to get impressions about them by the way they act. We learn something about them by seeing and watching them.""And they get impressions of us by the way we act," added Silas.Mom nodded. "And that's why we need to depend on the Holy Spirit, who is shaping us to be more like Jesus. Let's trust Him to help us display the fruit of the Spirit--things like goodness, patience, and love--so that others can read that we belong to Jesus." -Geri Walcott

A Reading Lesson79693e93-eda9-4148-98af-e9a2a0e2d8b8Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 83 - Jay Shetty's 4 Pillars for Long Lasting Relationships In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Jay Shetty gives his 4 key pillars for long lasting relationships. Jay found these pillars after he says that one of the biggest mistake he has made, and humanity still makes, is chasing what he calls “divinity in humanity”. But the search for a non-existent perfect person with all the answers can lead to insecurity and anxiety. Instead, Jay talks about how every single person in your life should provide at least one of these key pillars and the importance of having them in your life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/nHKf58sFQub Wait list for The Diary - Add your name here: bit.ly/3fUcF8q Jay: https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty/?hl=en https://twitter.com/jayshetty?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Jay Shetty gives his 4 key pillars for long lasting relationships. Jay found these pillars after he says that one of the biggest mistake he has made, and humanity still makes, is chasing what he calls “divinity in humanity”. But the search for a non-existent perfect person with all the answers can lead to insecurity and anxiety. Instead, Jay talks about how every single person in your life should provide at least one of these key pillars and the importance of having them in your life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/nHKf58sFQub Wait list for The Diary - Add your name here: bit.ly/3fUcF8q Jay: https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty/?hl=en https://twitter.com/jayshetty?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 83 - Jay Shetty's 4 Pillars for Long Lasting Relationships 62a2964d-9727-41e2-a473-089be8c7f708Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000755https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2022) In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2022)7a0448ca-36da-4402-88f7-3690f3e2819bFri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2022) In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2022)a53a5bc9-96a6-4285-8116-06d4d772054aFri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2022) In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2022)e5b36d64-3857-4770-af72-b4a77ee6cc26Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2022) In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today’s readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2022)2fc6c077-65f7-4d08-84ba-59b27b99495dFri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Floating Knife"I know we're supposed to love everyone, but…" Theo paused and stared at the river. He and his brother Colby were having a serious discussion with Dad as they took advantage of a lovely fall afternoon for one last fishing trip before winter. "But to tell you the truth, I don't think I'll ever be able to love Graham," Theo said."Me neither!" said Colby. "Why would you even try to love him?""As Christians, we're supposed to love people like God does," Theo replied. "But Graham is such a bully! How can we love someone who acts the way he does? It's impossible!"Dad reeled in his line. "Boys," he said, taking out a small pocketknife, "what do you think will happen if I toss this knife into the water?""It will sink like a rock, of course," said Theo, and Colby nodded."Don't be so sure," said Dad. "Let's try it. Just watch.""Dad! Don't throw it in the water," said Theo. "You know it won't float!"Dad turned to his tackle box. He took out the biggest cork bobber he could find and tied it to his fishing line. He added another above that, and then attached the knife just above the bobbers. The boys watched as Dad threw the whole assembly into the river. It sank beneath the water, but then it reappeared and began to float."Oh, I knew the bobbers would float," Theo said. "The knife is just riding along.""You're right, Theo," replied Dad, reeling it in. "The knife is way too heavy to float alone. It needs the bobbers to carry it along." Dad removed the knife and bobbers from his line. "You said it was impossible for you to love Graham, but it's only impossible if you try to love him on your own. But Jesus doesn't expect you to love Graham on your own. He has filled your heart with His love--the same love He had for each one of us when He died for our sins on the cross. None of us deserve God's love, but He loves us anyway. And He will help us love others." Dad grinned at the boys. "Trust Him to hold you up and carry you along as you demonstrate His love to Graham." -Hazel W. Marett

"I know we're supposed to love everyone, but…" Theo paused and stared at the river. He and his brother Colby were having a serious discussion with Dad as they took advantage of a lovely fall afternoon for one last fishing trip before winter. "But to tell you the truth, I don't think I'll ever be able to love Graham," Theo said."Me neither!" said Colby. "Why would you even try to love him?""As Christians, we're supposed to love people like God does," Theo replied. "But Graham is such a bully! How can we love someone who acts the way he does? It's impossible!"Dad reeled in his line. "Boys," he said, taking out a small pocketknife, "what do you think will happen if I toss this knife into the water?""It will sink like a rock, of course," said Theo, and Colby nodded."Don't be so sure," said Dad. "Let's try it. Just watch.""Dad! Don't throw it in the water," said Theo. "You know it won't float!"Dad turned to his tackle box. He took out the biggest cork bobber he could find and tied it to his fishing line. He added another above that, and then attached the knife just above the bobbers. The boys watched as Dad threw the whole assembly into the river. It sank beneath the water, but then it reappeared and began to float."Oh, I knew the bobbers would float," Theo said. "The knife is just riding along.""You're right, Theo," replied Dad, reeling it in. "The knife is way too heavy to float alone. It needs the bobbers to carry it along." Dad removed the knife and bobbers from his line. "You said it was impossible for you to love Graham, but it's only impossible if you try to love him on your own. But Jesus doesn't expect you to love Graham on your own. He has filled your heart with His love--the same love He had for each one of us when He died for our sins on the cross. None of us deserve God's love, but He loves us anyway. And He will help us love others." Dad grinned at the boys. "Trust Him to hold you up and carry you along as you demonstrate His love to Graham." -Hazel W. Marett

The Floating Knife46d33572-927a-4cfa-bf78-1d23f2b93454Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo I Have to Obey My Parents When I’m an Adult, Too? &quot;Honor thy Father and thy Mother.&quot; We know from our youth that we are called to obey our parents as commanded by the 4th Commandment. But what about once we&#39;re grown and out of their home? Today Fr. Mike doles out some advise for adult children on what obedience and respect for one&#39;s parents looks like and what the Catechism of the Catholic Church has to say about this relationship. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;Honor thy Father and thy Mother.&quot; We know from our youth that we are called to obey our parents as commanded by the 4th Commandment. But what about once we&#39;re grown and out of their home? Today Fr. Mike doles out some advise for adult children on what obedience and respect for one&#39;s parents looks like and what the Catechism of the Catholic Church has to say about this relationship. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo I Have to Obey My Parents When I’m an Adult, Too?e5a44b24-5c96-428d-bb17-5b56956bce49Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo I Have to Obey My Parents When I’m an Adult, Too? &quot;Honor thy Father and thy Mother.&quot; We know from our youth that we are called to obey our parents as commanded by the 4th Commandment. But what about once we&#39;re grown and out of their home? Today Fr. Mike doles out some advise for adult children on what obedience and respect for one&#39;s parents looks like and what the Catechism of the Catholic Church has to say about this relationship. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;Honor thy Father and thy Mother.&quot; We know from our youth that we are called to obey our parents as commanded by the 4th Commandment. But what about once we&#39;re grown and out of their home? Today Fr. Mike doles out some advise for adult children on what obedience and respect for one&#39;s parents looks like and what the Catechism of the Catholic Church has to say about this relationship. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo I Have to Obey My Parents When I’m an Adult, Too?3ee53457-c5b5-40f9-9374-d0d70b16994bThu, 10 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZechariah 10 – The Lord Will Care for JudahZechariah 10

Zechariah 10

fullZechariah 10 – The Lord Will Care for Judahe68cc8ae-42dc-4a09-981a-43d88c22356bThu, 10 Nov 2022 13:30:00 +0000691https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCommunism is Destroying Men in AmericaToday we discuss how Ven. Fulton Sheen was the outspoken soldier against communism, prophetic in his wisdom, and necessary for all men living in the west to understand. We are joined by Steve Cunningham to discuss how Arch. Fulton Sheen identified the wave of communism that has crept its way into the United States and how modern capitalism has tenets of communism presented under a different name. We discuss what men need to do today to bring Christ and needed change to society.  🔴 TAN Books has come out with an incredible new set of the writings of Ven. Fulton Sheen that is a great place for men to learn while growing in holiness. - Archbishop Fulton Sheen Signature Set TAN’s Archbishop Fulton Sheen Signature Set includes the following: Way to Happiness; Communism and the Conscience of the West; Thinking Life Through; Philosophies at War; and Preface to Religion. Sensus Fidelium - Youtube and Site 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman is On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we discuss how Ven. Fulton Sheen was the outspoken soldier against communism, prophetic in his wisdom, and necessary for all men living in the west to understand. We are joined by Steve Cunningham to discuss how Arch. Fulton Sheen identified the wave of communism that has crept its way into the United States and how modern capitalism has tenets of communism presented under a different name. We discuss what men need to do today to bring Christ and needed change to society.  🔴 TAN Books has come out with an incredible new set of the writings of Ven. Fulton Sheen that is a great place for men to learn while growing in holiness. - Archbishop Fulton Sheen Signature Set TAN’s Archbishop Fulton Sheen Signature Set includes the following: Way to Happiness; Communism and the Conscience of the West; Thinking Life Through; Philosophies at War; and Preface to Religion. Sensus Fidelium - Youtube and Site 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman is On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCommunism is Destroying Men in Americaa77c8bb0-cbaf-4fb8-96e0-efe8c1788dafThu, 10 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +00002474https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Man Wrongfully Convicted Of A Murder He Didn’t Commit: Raphael RoweRaphael Rowe is the host of Worlds Toughest Prisons on Netflix, the worldwide-hit show that takes us inside the toughest penitentiaries on the planet. It’s a world he knows well, wrongfully convicted of murder, he spent twelve years in maximum security prisons before he proved his innocence and was released. In a conversation that goes into more depth about how he survived twelve years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit than he ever has before, Raphael bares all about the son he’s never spoken to, how he kept going against all the odds, what the experience taught him about life, and about himself. But what’s striking about Raphael’s story is it’s often the simple things that get us through the difficult moments. A good relationship, exercise, self awareness. Raphael really illustrates how control over basic components of self and social awareness help people survive in even the toughest environments. Raphael: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3UAADV1 Twitter - https://bit.ly/3zN84vK  Website - https://bit.ly/3E4N9Xz  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raphael Rowe is the host of Worlds Toughest Prisons on Netflix, the worldwide-hit show that takes us inside the toughest penitentiaries on the planet. It’s a world he knows well, wrongfully convicted of murder, he spent twelve years in maximum security prisons before he proved his innocence and was released. In a conversation that goes into more depth about how he survived twelve years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit than he ever has before, Raphael bares all about the son he’s never spoken to, how he kept going against all the odds, what the experience taught him about life, and about himself. But what’s striking about Raphael’s story is it’s often the simple things that get us through the difficult moments. A good relationship, exercise, self awareness. Raphael really illustrates how control over basic components of self and social awareness help people survive in even the toughest environments. Raphael: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3UAADV1 Twitter - https://bit.ly/3zN84vK  Website - https://bit.ly/3E4N9Xz  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Man Wrongfully Convicted Of A Murder He Didn’t Commit: Raphael Rowe97877e03-a95c-4731-9a57-1fb5d6f2dd75Thu, 10 Nov 2022 04:39:00 +00007919https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: My Beloved Son (2022) Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 314: My Beloved Son (2022)777c44ee-cbd0-4ba7-9f53-1f14116de4b2Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: My Beloved Son (2022) Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 314: My Beloved Son (2022)92101162-4cd7-4370-a0d4-82a63fa38493Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: My Beloved Son (2022) Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 314: My Beloved Son (2022)723253d6-5e31-4266-89b5-6c906150df3eThu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 314: My Beloved Son (2022) Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it&#39;s the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it&#39;s the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus&#39; humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God’s grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 314: My Beloved Son (2022)d398cb7b-4771-4a25-9fa1-0b0e57839a79Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPlant Good Seeds"Ready to pick corn?" Mr. VanCamp asked Dominic. He motioned to the open cab door on the tall farm machinery.Excited to ride in a combine, Dominic hurried up the ladder. The homeschool co-op his family joined had arranged a farm field trip two hours away from his inner-city home. On the way, Dominic had watched tall buildings fade into rows of houses that became fewer and fewer until there were more fields than homes. Combines, with tires taller than people, chugged through those fields of dried corn and soybeans, gleaning the grains from the stalks just like they studied in their agriculture lessons.Mr. VanCamp crawled into the cab behind Dominic. He turned the key and the machinery rumbled to life, then he eased the combine into a nearby field. He pressed a button and the huge front blades rotated and sliced through the dried corn stalks."Will this corn be part of someone's Thanksgiving dinner?" Dominic asked."Oh no," Mr. VanCamp said. "This field is full of good-quality corn I'm growing for a seed company. I took special care of this crop so other farmers could plant good seed next year."Dominic looked across the horizon. "It's nice that you help other farmers. I helped with our church's community garden. I loved watching the plants grow, and the veggies tasted yummy." Dominic rubbed his stomach. "I'm going to be a farmer when I grow up and plant good seeds too.""Farming is a good profession," Mr. VanCamp said, casting a glance at Dominic. "But you don't have to be grown up to plant good seeds. If you're a Christian, you can start planting those seeds now."Dominic scrunched his face in confusion. "I live in a city and don't own a tractor. How can I plant good seeds?"Mr. VanCamp smiled wide. "Christians can plant good seeds anywhere and anytime! All we have to do is show others what Jesus is like by being kind, helpful and loving, and tell them about God's gift of salvation. When we plant the seeds of the good news of Jesus, God will use our efforts to bring more people to Him and make His kingdom grow.""Oh!" exclaimed Dominic. "I can do those things. I'll tell more people about Jesus. I'll start planting His good seeds!" -Rose Ross Zediker

"Ready to pick corn?" Mr. VanCamp asked Dominic. He motioned to the open cab door on the tall farm machinery.Excited to ride in a combine, Dominic hurried up the ladder. The homeschool co-op his family joined had arranged a farm field trip two hours away from his inner-city home. On the way, Dominic had watched tall buildings fade into rows of houses that became fewer and fewer until there were more fields than homes. Combines, with tires taller than people, chugged through those fields of dried corn and soybeans, gleaning the grains from the stalks just like they studied in their agriculture lessons.Mr. VanCamp crawled into the cab behind Dominic. He turned the key and the machinery rumbled to life, then he eased the combine into a nearby field. He pressed a button and the huge front blades rotated and sliced through the dried corn stalks."Will this corn be part of someone's Thanksgiving dinner?" Dominic asked."Oh no," Mr. VanCamp said. "This field is full of good-quality corn I'm growing for a seed company. I took special care of this crop so other farmers could plant good seed next year."Dominic looked across the horizon. "It's nice that you help other farmers. I helped with our church's community garden. I loved watching the plants grow, and the veggies tasted yummy." Dominic rubbed his stomach. "I'm going to be a farmer when I grow up and plant good seeds too.""Farming is a good profession," Mr. VanCamp said, casting a glance at Dominic. "But you don't have to be grown up to plant good seeds. If you're a Christian, you can start planting those seeds now."Dominic scrunched his face in confusion. "I live in a city and don't own a tractor. How can I plant good seeds?"Mr. VanCamp smiled wide. "Christians can plant good seeds anywhere and anytime! All we have to do is show others what Jesus is like by being kind, helpful and loving, and tell them about God's gift of salvation. When we plant the seeds of the good news of Jesus, God will use our efforts to bring more people to Him and make His kingdom grow.""Oh!" exclaimed Dominic. "I can do those things. I'll tell more people about Jesus. I'll start planting His good seeds!" -Rose Ross Zediker

Plant Good Seeds4e6f01db-df7d-44dc-b050-3a9392f96a41Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#266A: Fireflies & Fish; Good light or Bad light?Psalm 119:105-112 &amp; John 8:12 Today's story is shorter than usual b/c we need time to discuss it. In this episode, the Bible shows us Jesus is the best light, the real light. The kids will consider if there are bad lights. This is where our fireflies and fish discussion comes in. &nbsp;The magnificent light Jesus offers us helps guide us… “Your word is a lamp&nbsp;to my feet, &nbsp;a light&nbsp;on my path" through God’s word. The kids will recognize that &nbsp;some things try to be a brighter light than Jesus &amp; pull our attention to it. Sometimes, these "lights" want to guide us and act like they are the best light but they aren’t. Only Jesus is the 1 true light, who wants what’s really best for us. Joshua and I also hope you can join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International. &nbsp;We trust the way they work which is why Joshua and I have been sponsoring kids from Compassion International long before this podcast ever aired. It’s by God’s grace that the podcast has grown and we want to use this platform to help as many children as we can. To join us, simply text KBS to 83393 or visit www.compassion.com/kbs Thank you again for listening, for sharing the Bible with your children and for your generosity in praying and supporting the children at Compassion International. If you'd like to contact me, go to &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 119:105-112 &amp; John 8:12 Today's story is shorter than usual b/c we need time to discuss it. In this episode, the Bible shows us Jesus is the best light, the real light. The kids will consider if there are bad lights. This is where our fireflies and fish discussion comes in. &nbsp;The magnificent light Jesus offers us helps guide us… “Your word is a lamp&nbsp;to my feet, &nbsp;a light&nbsp;on my path" through God’s word. The kids will recognize that &nbsp;some things try to be a brighter light than Jesus &amp; pull our attention to it. Sometimes, these "lights" want to guide us and act like they are the best light but they aren’t. Only Jesus is the 1 true light, who wants what’s really best for us. Joshua and I also hope you can join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International. &nbsp;We trust the way they work which is why Joshua and I have been sponsoring kids from Compassion International long before this podcast ever aired. It’s by God’s grace that the podcast has grown and we want to use this platform to help as many children as we can. To join us, simply text KBS to 83393 or visit www.compassion.com/kbs Thank you again for listening, for sharing the Bible with your children and for your generosity in praying and supporting the children at Compassion International. If you'd like to contact me, go to &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#266A: Fireflies & Fish; Good light or Bad light?f0ec958e-194d-43bc-b602-95178d4f3cceWed, 09 Nov 2022 11:00:32 +0000580https://216.73.216.191/allTags#458 God as Mother - Joe HeschmeyerAt times the Bible uses feminine imagery for God, so why do we not refer to God as mother? Joe Heschmeyer considers whether the modern Church should reconsider the masculine in reference to God. Cy Kellett:                    Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Joe Heschmeyer our guests today. And the question is, what do we make of those who would prefer to address God as mother? Well, how do we respond to those who would prefer to address God as mother? Or might in fact say, …

At times the Bible uses feminine imagery for God, so why do we not refer to God as mother? Joe Heschmeyer considers whether the modern Church should reconsider the masculine in reference to God. Cy Kellett:                    Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Joe Heschmeyer our guests today. And the question is, what do we make of those who would prefer to address God as mother? Well, how do we respond to those who would prefer to address God as mother? Or might in fact say, …

#458 God as Mother - Joe Heschmeyer098ff852-ac11-479f-985f-5f90ecd0e01eWed, 09 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2022) As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2022)79989283-727b-4093-9b66-b7c02dacf18aWed, 09 Nov 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2022) As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2022)e5892448-f3cd-41b2-93df-8ebb8790420fWed, 09 Nov 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2022) As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2022)041cb3c0-d4fa-4e03-8ebf-c672f2298cbeWed, 09 Nov 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2022) As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah&#39;s response and Mary&#39;s response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fulfill his promises to the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Luke 1-2, and Proverbs 25:24-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2022)7775e2ec-13bb-4132-afd3-030f467fb489Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) - 20223f32f1d0-822a-44b5-b2c2-495ae7e64cd4Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022fa68fbc3-6f60-4c13-a78a-b64a6ed202deWed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) - 202232b40ea0-5fec-4094-9f0c-d7d9118b82d9Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke and highlight the distinctive aspects of this synoptic Gospel. We learn that the Gospel of Luke uniquely captures the humanity of Jesus, the role of women, Jesus&#39; frequent engagement with individuals on the margins, and the mystery of the Ascension. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022cd56dae3-adf1-4336-ae43-2dc7fb84810dWed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Circuit Breaker"Hey, Owen!" Owen looked up and saw his friend Bennett walking toward him. "Some of us figured out a way to sneak a peek at the words on Friday's spelling test," Bennett said. "You want in on it?""Sure!" said Owen, but his conscience started to bother him immediately. He knew it was wrong to cheat. But how can I help it? he wondered. The guys will think I'm a wimp if I don't. I can't back out now.As Mom was getting dinner ready that evening, the lights suddenly went out. "Oh no!" she exclaimed. "I must have used too many appliances at the same time. Owen, ask your Dad to check the breaker box."Owen grabbed a flashlight and went to the basement with his father. "How do those things work?" Owen asked as he watched his dad reset the circuit breaker."Well, it's a little complicated," said Dad. "From here, wires run through the walls to various switches and electrical outlets. If too many things are turned on at the same time, it requires so much electricity that the wires could get very hot and could even cause a fire.""Wow! That sounds dangerous," said Owen."Yes, but we don't have to worry about it," said Dad. "The circuit breaker here will shut off the flow of electricity when too much is being used." Owen nodded, and they started back up the stairs."You know, the circuit breaker reminds me of how God cares for us," said Dad. "He won't allow any temptation into our lives that we can't handle. He's like our breaker box.""But sometimes we still do what's wrong," observed Owen.Dad nodded. "Yes, but if we know Jesus, He has shut off the power of sin in our lives, and we don't have to give in to it. When we're tempted to do something wrong, we need to remember that God gives us the strength to resist temptation. We can trust Him to help us do the right thing instead."So because I know Jesus, sin has no power over me. I don't have to cheat, Owen thought. All right. I'm gonna trust Him. Owen went to his room, got out his list of words, and began to study. -Hazel W. Marett

"Hey, Owen!" Owen looked up and saw his friend Bennett walking toward him. "Some of us figured out a way to sneak a peek at the words on Friday's spelling test," Bennett said. "You want in on it?""Sure!" said Owen, but his conscience started to bother him immediately. He knew it was wrong to cheat. But how can I help it? he wondered. The guys will think I'm a wimp if I don't. I can't back out now.As Mom was getting dinner ready that evening, the lights suddenly went out. "Oh no!" she exclaimed. "I must have used too many appliances at the same time. Owen, ask your Dad to check the breaker box."Owen grabbed a flashlight and went to the basement with his father. "How do those things work?" Owen asked as he watched his dad reset the circuit breaker."Well, it's a little complicated," said Dad. "From here, wires run through the walls to various switches and electrical outlets. If too many things are turned on at the same time, it requires so much electricity that the wires could get very hot and could even cause a fire.""Wow! That sounds dangerous," said Owen."Yes, but we don't have to worry about it," said Dad. "The circuit breaker here will shut off the flow of electricity when too much is being used." Owen nodded, and they started back up the stairs."You know, the circuit breaker reminds me of how God cares for us," said Dad. "He won't allow any temptation into our lives that we can't handle. He's like our breaker box.""But sometimes we still do what's wrong," observed Owen.Dad nodded. "Yes, but if we know Jesus, He has shut off the power of sin in our lives, and we don't have to give in to it. When we're tempted to do something wrong, we need to remember that God gives us the strength to resist temptation. We can trust Him to help us do the right thing instead."So because I know Jesus, sin has no power over me. I don't have to cheat, Owen thought. All right. I'm gonna trust Him. Owen went to his room, got out his list of words, and began to study. -Hazel W. Marett

The Circuit Breakerbded5066-5553-41a6-b690-afda558cdfd6Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2022) Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2022)4f00fb91-de20-496c-87bb-ab5374a88a7eTue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2022) Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2022)00bf33a6-f6c4-4881-b720-713377db9db5Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2022) Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2022)f056cb3b-3610-4257-85b0-d9a04547ff6fTue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2022) Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament visible in the conclusions to these books. He also discusses the motivation of the Maccabees to defend the temple and maintain its purity as well as uphold God’s honor. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 15, Wisdom 19, and Proverbs 25:21-23 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2022)ad3cab87-88c8-4545-96fe-e7b21482f947Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAnimal Charades"Okay, kids. We'll end with a short game of animal charades." Miss Ellen looked around at her Sunday school class. "Eli, would you like to start? Pretend to be an animal--any kind you want--and we'll see who is first to guess which animal you've chosen. Then that person can pick an animal to imitate."Eli nodded and dropped to his hands and knees. He walked a few steps on all fours, then rolled over and panted. "You're a dog!" Parker shouted."That was an easy one." Eli laughed and got to his feet.Parker thought for a minute. Then he got down on his stomach and wriggled his way across the floor. "Are you a worm?" someone asked. Parker shook his head. As he crawled along, he rapidly stuck out his tongue several times. "A snake!" called out one of the girls, and it was her turn. After several of the kids had a turn, Miss Ellen announced she would do the final charade.The kids watched as Miss Ellen began her act. She folded her hands and bowed her head. "You're a praying mantis," said Eli.Miss Ellen shook her head. "Good guess, but I should have told you that this time I'm human, not an animal." She picked up her Bible and pretended to read. Next, she walked to a chair, sat down, and appeared to be listening to someone. Then she opened and closed her mouth several times. "She's singing," whispered someone, and Miss Ellen nodded."Yeah. She's in church," whispered someone else. Again, Miss Ellen nodded.Then Leah jumped up. "You're pretending to be a Christian!" she exclaimed. "That's it!" said Miss Ellen. "Now, think about this: Pretending to be something doesn't make it so. You're not a dog unless you're born into the canine family, and you're not a Christian unless you're born into God's family. It doesn't matter if your parents are Christians or if you go to church every week. The only way to be born into God's family is by trusting in Jesus as your Savior. Then the Bible says you will be born again--as a child of God!" -Hazel W. Marett

"Okay, kids. We'll end with a short game of animal charades." Miss Ellen looked around at her Sunday school class. "Eli, would you like to start? Pretend to be an animal--any kind you want--and we'll see who is first to guess which animal you've chosen. Then that person can pick an animal to imitate."Eli nodded and dropped to his hands and knees. He walked a few steps on all fours, then rolled over and panted. "You're a dog!" Parker shouted."That was an easy one." Eli laughed and got to his feet.Parker thought for a minute. Then he got down on his stomach and wriggled his way across the floor. "Are you a worm?" someone asked. Parker shook his head. As he crawled along, he rapidly stuck out his tongue several times. "A snake!" called out one of the girls, and it was her turn. After several of the kids had a turn, Miss Ellen announced she would do the final charade.The kids watched as Miss Ellen began her act. She folded her hands and bowed her head. "You're a praying mantis," said Eli.Miss Ellen shook her head. "Good guess, but I should have told you that this time I'm human, not an animal." She picked up her Bible and pretended to read. Next, she walked to a chair, sat down, and appeared to be listening to someone. Then she opened and closed her mouth several times. "She's singing," whispered someone, and Miss Ellen nodded."Yeah. She's in church," whispered someone else. Again, Miss Ellen nodded.Then Leah jumped up. "You're pretending to be a Christian!" she exclaimed. "That's it!" said Miss Ellen. "Now, think about this: Pretending to be something doesn't make it so. You're not a dog unless you're born into the canine family, and you're not a Christian unless you're born into God's family. It doesn't matter if your parents are Christians or if you go to church every week. The only way to be born into God's family is by trusting in Jesus as your Savior. Then the Bible says you will be born again--as a child of God!" -Hazel W. Marett

Animal Charades58daef52-4115-42c5-9590-3b0420ce3eefTue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins) In this bonus episode of The Catechism in a Year, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to share the connection between Scripture and Tradition, and provide the background on the origin, development, and structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy or text &quot;CIY&quot; to 33-777.

In this bonus episode of The Catechism in a Year, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to share the connection between Scripture and Tradition, and provide the background on the origin, development, and structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy or text &quot;CIY&quot; to 33-777.

fullBONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins)3d8b3118-a229-438b-b4e8-3647cdbe7fe1Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins) In this bonus episode of The Catechism in a Year, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to share the connection between Scripture and Tradition, and provide the background on the origin, development, and structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy or text &quot;CIY&quot; to 33-777.

In this bonus episode of The Catechism in a Year, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to share the connection between Scripture and Tradition, and provide the background on the origin, development, and structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy or text &quot;CIY&quot; to 33-777.

fullBONUS: Why Scripture and Tradition? (with Jeff Cavins)2e66b000-c207-4772-96ed-e7623f02b889Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGabor Mate: The Childhood Lie That’s Ruining All Of Our LivesGabor Mate is a multi-bestselling author and a world leading expert on trauma and how it effects us throughout our whole lives. A holocaust survivor and a first generation immigrant, Gabor’s knowledge and wisdom on the scars trauma leaves behind is deep and drawn from personal experience. In a conversation that unlocks the answers to people’s most burning questions about trauma, mental health, ADHD, and the hidden hardwire of our brain, Gabor brings us one step closer to really knowing ourselves and our inner urges. Gabor’s voice, both literally and in terms of what he has to say, is like a balm for anyone who’s mental health has ever caused them worries. Gabor has been through things few of us can ever imagine, and his insights are those few of us could ever have thought of before. Gabor: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3zLZvRK Twitter - https://bit.ly/3E7nca4 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabor Mate is a multi-bestselling author and a world leading expert on trauma and how it effects us throughout our whole lives. A holocaust survivor and a first generation immigrant, Gabor’s knowledge and wisdom on the scars trauma leaves behind is deep and drawn from personal experience. In a conversation that unlocks the answers to people’s most burning questions about trauma, mental health, ADHD, and the hidden hardwire of our brain, Gabor brings us one step closer to really knowing ourselves and our inner urges. Gabor’s voice, both literally and in terms of what he has to say, is like a balm for anyone who’s mental health has ever caused them worries. Gabor has been through things few of us can ever imagine, and his insights are those few of us could ever have thought of before. Gabor: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3zLZvRK Twitter - https://bit.ly/3E7nca4 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullGabor Mate: The Childhood Lie That’s Ruining All Of Our Lives033cc622-0c37-4dda-8fab-4c6de539b85bMon, 07 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +00007192https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: God Fights for You (2022) As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 311: God Fights for You (2022)e2ebfed9-3ded-4055-9d72-2f7db2393960Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: God Fights for You (2022) As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 311: God Fights for You (2022)7ac68718-4048-4c9b-b948-66d18ac206e7Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: God Fights for You (2022) As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 311: God Fights for You (2022)4b4e4fed-2454-42b1-9683-8e8e951e00cdMon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 311: God Fights for You (2022) As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we&#39;ve seen time and time again—that God continues to fight for each of us, despite the brokenness and messiness of our lives. He also points out how the reading from Wisdom foreshadows the coming of Jesus. The readings are 2 Maccabees 14, Wisdom 17-18, and Proverbs 25:18-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 311: God Fights for You (2022)29c12d23-4665-4e62-968a-b36ae340d321Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2022) Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2022)3c7ffd18-eda7-488f-8286-b8bcf3f22b21Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2022) Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2022)b531bb3d-a65c-4f31-a607-f4081a956f2eSun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2022) Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2022)91331fa9-7768-4983-a0b0-2f38488fb25aSun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2022) Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up as God&#39;s rivals for our hearts. We can discover these rivals by noticing the things we prioritize over spending time with God. The readings are 2 Maccabees 13, Wisdom 15-16, and Proverbs 25:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 310: Rivals for the Heart (2022)5c7d6ca7-e7e3-44ed-a64c-b1b6a05c3747Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/6/22 Carry the Fire To “give to the max” and support UMD Newman Catholic Campus Ministries, find out more here! Join us for a “Day of Thanks” on Nov. 17 at 7pm CT on the Sundays with Ascension YouTube channel! Subscribe to the channel here! Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The things one needs to die well are the same things one needs to live well. As we walk through life, we will all walk into darkness and sufferng and pain. We can still walk in hope, courage, and perseverance. We can be the kind of people who can carry the fire into the darkness. Mass Readings from November 6, 2022: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 Psalms 17:1, 5-6, 8, 152 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 Luke 20:27-38

To “give to the max” and support UMD Newman Catholic Campus Ministries, find out more here! Join us for a “Day of Thanks” on Nov. 17 at 7pm CT on the Sundays with Ascension YouTube channel! Subscribe to the channel here! Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The things one needs to die well are the same things one needs to live well. As we walk through life, we will all walk into darkness and sufferng and pain. We can still walk in hope, courage, and perseverance. We can be the kind of people who can carry the fire into the darkness. Mass Readings from November 6, 2022: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 Psalms 17:1, 5-6, 8, 152 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 Luke 20:27-38

full11/6/22 Carry the Fireb492098c-d54a-4aff-8c4c-b5cbe3c4d975Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/6/22 Carry the Fire To “give to the max” and support UMD Newman Catholic Campus Ministries, find out more here! Join us for a “Day of Thanks” on Nov. 17 at 7pm CT on the Sundays with Ascension YouTube channel! Subscribe to the channel here! Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The things one needs to die well are the same things one needs to live well. As we walk through life, we will all walk into darkness and sufferng and pain. We can still walk in hope, courage, and perseverance. We can be the kind of people who can carry the fire into the darkness. Mass Readings from November 6, 2022: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 Psalms 17:1, 5-6, 8, 152 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 Luke 20:27-38

To “give to the max” and support UMD Newman Catholic Campus Ministries, find out more here! Join us for a “Day of Thanks” on Nov. 17 at 7pm CT on the Sundays with Ascension YouTube channel! Subscribe to the channel here! Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The things one needs to die well are the same things one needs to live well. As we walk through life, we will all walk into darkness and sufferng and pain. We can still walk in hope, courage, and perseverance. We can be the kind of people who can carry the fire into the darkness. Mass Readings from November 6, 2022: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 Psalms 17:1, 5-6, 8, 152 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 Luke 20:27-38

full11/6/22 Carry the Firec86ee907-2a80-4e54-8def-e0f57388603cSat, 05 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/6/22 Carry the Fire To “give to the max” and support UMD Newman Catholic Campus Ministries, find out more here! Join us for a “Day of Thanks” on Nov. 17 at 7pm CT on the Sundays with Ascension YouTube channel! Subscribe to the channel here! Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The things one needs to die well are the same things one needs to live well. As we walk through life, we will all walk into darkness and sufferng and pain. We can still walk in hope, courage, and perseverance. We can be the kind of people who can carry the fire into the darkness. Mass Readings from November 6, 2022: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 Psalms 17:1, 5-6, 8, 152 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 Luke 20:27-38

To “give to the max” and support UMD Newman Catholic Campus Ministries, find out more here! Join us for a “Day of Thanks” on Nov. 17 at 7pm CT on the Sundays with Ascension YouTube channel! Subscribe to the channel here! Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The things one needs to die well are the same things one needs to live well. As we walk through life, we will all walk into darkness and sufferng and pain. We can still walk in hope, courage, and perseverance. We can be the kind of people who can carry the fire into the darkness. Mass Readings from November 6, 2022: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 Psalms 17:1, 5-6, 8, 152 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 Luke 20:27-38

full11/6/22 Carry the Firefa4d5b6f-8221-46ab-809f-f5dbc5f09ae3Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2022)45fe3811-7126-469c-8a20-4f48d8878180Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2022)ce3b3539-1eae-4fea-8d54-6b994201063eSat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2022)6d376c6f-d04c-4e9a-b6f9-d5122fad42acSat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it&#39;s more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 309: Praying for the Dead (2022)9f9b8703-e188-44da-8db6-dd9e2196a9e3Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 82 - Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant ALWAYS Won Because Of This: Tim GroverIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Tim Glover talks about the tiny differences that make the difference between winning and losing. There’s one thing that seperates the very best from the rest, and it is sweating every single tiny detail. Tim Glover is the man who was in charge of performance for both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. He sums up Kobe Bryant’s attitude to winning the NBA with one phrase: ‘Kobe Bryant was not interested in winning championships, he was obsessed’. For the top 1%, there is no such thing as letting it slide. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/myoWFljcFub Tim Grover: https://timgrover.com https://www.instagram.com/timgrover/?hl=en Wait list for The Diary - Add your name here: bit.ly/3fUcF8q Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Tim Glover talks about the tiny differences that make the difference between winning and losing. There’s one thing that seperates the very best from the rest, and it is sweating every single tiny detail. Tim Glover is the man who was in charge of performance for both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. He sums up Kobe Bryant’s attitude to winning the NBA with one phrase: ‘Kobe Bryant was not interested in winning championships, he was obsessed’. For the top 1%, there is no such thing as letting it slide. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/myoWFljcFub Tim Grover: https://timgrover.com https://www.instagram.com/timgrover/?hl=en Wait list for The Diary - Add your name here: bit.ly/3fUcF8q Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 82 - Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant ALWAYS Won Because Of This: Tim Grover9d4a98a7-3df6-4028-90c6-aeec50ce0cc7Fri, 04 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000632https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Little by Little (2022) Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 308: Little by Little (2022)dec562bc-06cd-4475-ab07-20510b1aef35Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Little by Little (2022) Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 308: Little by Little (2022)df91be9d-9495-4e55-a97b-d98b523de83bFri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Little by Little (2022) Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 308: Little by Little (2022)baab518b-f752-41a1-a86e-d09d97be6807Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 308: Little by Little (2022) Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, and encourages us to actively fight alongside God in our daily battles. In our reading of Wisdom, Father points out how God corrects us little by little so we can learn to trust him. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 11, Wisdom 11-12, and Proverbs 25:8-10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 308: Little by Little (2022)95c37a10-78be-4dfa-ab95-7adf03e688d2Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCommitment Is Getting Cancelled You&#39;ve probably heard the phrase &quot;cancel culture&quot;—the phenomenon where public figures get &quot;cancelled&quot; for something they say or do in an effort to silence them. Well, today, Fr. Mike proposes the existence of a new and rising cancel culture—a culture where we cancel everything.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You&#39;ve probably heard the phrase &quot;cancel culture&quot;—the phenomenon where public figures get &quot;cancelled&quot; for something they say or do in an effort to silence them. Well, today, Fr. Mike proposes the existence of a new and rising cancel culture—a culture where we cancel everything.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCommitment Is Getting Cancelled4bd56236-4858-4161-87b9-67b8e6bc2fe3Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCommitment Is Getting Cancelled You&#39;ve probably heard the phrase &quot;cancel culture&quot;—the phenomenon where public figures get &quot;cancelled&quot; for something they say or do in an effort to silence them. Well, today, Fr. Mike proposes the existence of a new and rising cancel culture—a culture where we cancel everything.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You&#39;ve probably heard the phrase &quot;cancel culture&quot;—the phenomenon where public figures get &quot;cancelled&quot; for something they say or do in an effort to silence them. Well, today, Fr. Mike proposes the existence of a new and rising cancel culture—a culture where we cancel everything.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCommitment Is Getting Cancelledad1a0ee5-e56c-44c1-a2e6-598870b8ecfaThu, 03 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZechariah 9 – Judgment on Israel’s EnemiesZechariah 9

Zechariah 9

fullZechariah 9 – Judgment on Israel’s Enemies3ff08340-cd95-4ab8-9e1f-79cd69ae6de5Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:30:00 +0000616https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMen, Porn is More Dangerous Than You ThinkIn this week's episode, we are joined by Jim O'Day, Executive Director of Integrity Restored, to discuss how real the battle against pornography is in our culture and the reason only evil thrives and benefits from it. We talk about proven methods for overcoming porn additions, and how men need to become aware and communicate more frequently about the dangers. Jim O’Day is a man that has been fighting the scourge of pornography affecting men, women, and the Church for years. He is the Executive Director of the organization Integrity Restored which is actively educating, training, and providing resources to break free from pornography and heal relationships. Prior to his work at IR he has been a senior executive with over 25 years of experience in development, executive management, sales, marketing, and relationship development. He is married with children and when he is not coaching men and women he might be teaching self-defense as a Jiu Jitsu Instructor.  Integrity Restored - Click Here Integrity Restore Podcast - Click Here 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman is On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we are joined by Jim O'Day, Executive Director of Integrity Restored, to discuss how real the battle against pornography is in our culture and the reason only evil thrives and benefits from it. We talk about proven methods for overcoming porn additions, and how men need to become aware and communicate more frequently about the dangers. Jim O’Day is a man that has been fighting the scourge of pornography affecting men, women, and the Church for years. He is the Executive Director of the organization Integrity Restored which is actively educating, training, and providing resources to break free from pornography and heal relationships. Prior to his work at IR he has been a senior executive with over 25 years of experience in development, executive management, sales, marketing, and relationship development. He is married with children and when he is not coaching men and women he might be teaching self-defense as a Jiu Jitsu Instructor.  Integrity Restored - Click Here Integrity Restore Podcast - Click Here 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman is On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMen, Porn is More Dangerous Than You Think33b56799-c9fd-4e71-b6c9-b8454db97023Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +00003240https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West! Dame Dash is the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella records and the producer who discovered Jay-Z and Kanye West. A legend of hip hop and rap who changed not only the dominant sound within the genre, he totally upended the way it operated as a business. In this conversation, he tells his story. Always knowing that he could never work for anyone else, nor could he sell out his business to ‘corporates’, his has been the life of a true ‘independent’, going from one start up venture to the next with only one thing seemingly connecting his wildly diverse businesses: it was what he wanted to do. In a raw and frank conversation Damon reveals the lessons he’s learnt from his triumphs and successes, his regrets, his proudest achievements, and the philosophy he’s developed and honed from them all. Follow Dame: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3DVTBQF Twitter - https://bit.ly/3FFMSf8 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dame Dash is the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella records and the producer who discovered Jay-Z and Kanye West. A legend of hip hop and rap who changed not only the dominant sound within the genre, he totally upended the way it operated as a business. In this conversation, he tells his story. Always knowing that he could never work for anyone else, nor could he sell out his business to ‘corporates’, his has been the life of a true ‘independent’, going from one start up venture to the next with only one thing seemingly connecting his wildly diverse businesses: it was what he wanted to do. In a raw and frank conversation Damon reveals the lessons he’s learnt from his triumphs and successes, his regrets, his proudest achievements, and the philosophy he’s developed and honed from them all. Follow Dame: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3DVTBQF Twitter - https://bit.ly/3FFMSf8 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDame Dash: The Man That DISCOVERED & Built Jay-z & Kanye West! 9d3e2b6b-7569-40ab-9cac-dcb27d45e95dThu, 03 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +00005738https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Courage in Battle (2022) Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 307: Courage in Battle (2022)3fae0251-3d19-42b7-999f-dfebc2e10e03Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Courage in Battle (2022) Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 307: Courage in Battle (2022)04603f31-2c6e-497a-abda-4dbeacf9931dThu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Courage in Battle (2022) Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 307: Courage in Battle (2022)9c7efcec-15b8-4e8a-b1a3-72171451326dThu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 307: Courage in Battle (2022) Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 307: Courage in Battle (2022)d2bbc83b-23c3-466e-8cf2-1dc1e10189c2Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#457 No. The Bible Does Not Support Abortion. - Trent HornTrent Horn, author of Why We&#8217;re Pro-Life, digs into some of the Bible verses that people use to support abortion. Turns out, the Bible is pro-life. Go figure&#8230; Find out how you can get free copies of Why We&#8217;re Pro-Life at whyweareprolife.com. &nbsp; …

Trent Horn, author of Why We&#8217;re Pro-Life, digs into some of the Bible verses that people use to support abortion. Turns out, the Bible is pro-life. Go figure&#8230; Find out how you can get free copies of Why We&#8217;re Pro-Life at whyweareprolife.com. &nbsp; …

#457 No. The Bible Does Not Support Abortion. - Trent Horn86c6c9ea-61d5-41ac-a7b4-705f10ed848fWed, 02 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#265A: From Water to WineJohn 2: 2-11&nbsp; Today we hear the classic story of Jesus changing the water into wine at a wedding. This was his first miracle and we see Him use the people and the things they had on hand to participate in this miracle. &nbsp;I hope you enjoy this episode and it helps facilitate conversations &nbsp;in your family.&nbsp; &nbsp;This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Buy your copy today from&nbsp;Lifeway.com&nbsp;and get 50% off using code KBS. To connect with me, please visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 2: 2-11&nbsp; Today we hear the classic story of Jesus changing the water into wine at a wedding. This was his first miracle and we see Him use the people and the things they had on hand to participate in this miracle. &nbsp;I hope you enjoy this episode and it helps facilitate conversations &nbsp;in your family.&nbsp; &nbsp;This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Buy your copy today from&nbsp;Lifeway.com&nbsp;and get 50% off using code KBS. To connect with me, please visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#265A: From Water to Winebd852fca-5403-4b56-90a6-53b23086d49dWed, 02 Nov 2022 10:00:37 +0000697https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2022) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2022)5974121b-486a-4655-aebc-709b7fbcaf3eWed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2022) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2022)e1a2635c-166e-4257-b53b-e9b1dc5ebc18Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2022) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2022)92cae3f0-f64b-4216-bb0a-5bea99197f7fWed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2022) Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and reflects on the beauty of wisdom’s feminine nature. He also discusses the death of Antiochus Epiphanes and offers two perspectives on reconciling God’s role in suffering. Today’s readings are from 2 Maccabees 9, Wisdom 7-8, and Proverbs 25:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2022)39f198a4-27b6-4708-92f3-19567f846947Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/01/22 All Saints Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. Live so that this day will one day be your feast day. The Feast of All Saints is the day when all of those who are in Heaven are remembered and we ask them to intercede for us. They are the great "cloud of witnesses" that surrounds us and cheers us on. Mass Readings from November 1, 2022: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12

Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. Live so that this day will one day be your feast day. The Feast of All Saints is the day when all of those who are in Heaven are remembered and we ask them to intercede for us. They are the great "cloud of witnesses" that surrounds us and cheers us on. Mass Readings from November 1, 2022: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12

full11/01/22 All Saintsbd31e147-9a14-4292-9e77-fc477f29ba12Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/01/22 All Saints Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. Live so that this day will one day be your feast day. The Feast of All Saints is the day when all of those who are in Heaven are remembered and we ask them to intercede for us. They are the great "cloud of witnesses" that surrounds us and cheers us on. Mass Readings from November 1, 2022: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12

Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. Live so that this day will one day be your feast day. The Feast of All Saints is the day when all of those who are in Heaven are remembered and we ask them to intercede for us. They are the great "cloud of witnesses" that surrounds us and cheers us on. Mass Readings from November 1, 2022: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12

full11/01/22 All Saints5027c295-76c0-42dd-b004-ffc9947b92cbTue, 01 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/01/22 All Saints Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. Live so that this day will one day be your feast day. The Feast of All Saints is the day when all of those who are in Heaven are remembered and we ask them to intercede for us. They are the great "cloud of witnesses" that surrounds us and cheers us on. Mass Readings from November 1, 2022: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12

Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. Live so that this day will one day be your feast day. The Feast of All Saints is the day when all of those who are in Heaven are remembered and we ask them to intercede for us. They are the great "cloud of witnesses" that surrounds us and cheers us on. Mass Readings from November 1, 2022: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12

full11/01/22 All Saints3237b3c4-33fd-4edf-9618-6ce482383cfdTue, 01 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Defender (2022) As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 305: The Defender (2022)52913ccb-8c3a-42a2-9b24-596198c14471Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Defender (2022) As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 305: The Defender (2022)c53e2db5-537d-4a28-8502-6cc6d80cf2d6Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Defender (2022) As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 305: The Defender (2022)b208c246-bd8f-4864-9547-4e0f7cae18e3Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 305: The Defender (2022) As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord&#39;s Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God&#39;s presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We learn that no matter what we are going through, we can trust that God is our great defender who is present and active in all circumstances of our lives. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 8, Wisdom 5-6, and Proverbs 24:30-34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 305: The Defender (2022)d9d0132b-5409-41bd-9943-c816f6262e7cTue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags103 - Escape from Pornography with Bob HoodFor over 50 years Bob was hopelessly addicted to pornography. Although he consistently tried to hide it, he was eventually caught at work and lost his job. His wife left him for 9 months when he continued to fall again and again. Bob eventually lost hope that there was anything he could ever do to escape from this addiction. He even believed that God Himself couldn't set him free. Until the day he finally decided to step out of the "boat" of his self reliance, and finally surrender to God. I invite you to join Bob and I in this episode as Bob shares his incredible story of how God stepped into his hopeless addiction to pornography, and finally set him free forever. This is an incredibly emotional journey through hopelessness and pain. You can find out more about the Pure Desire program at https://puredesire.org/

For over 50 years Bob was hopelessly addicted to pornography. Although he consistently tried to hide it, he was eventually caught at work and lost his job. His wife left him for 9 months when he continued to fall again and again. Bob eventually lost hope that there was anything he could ever do to escape from this addiction. He even believed that God Himself couldn't set him free. Until the day he finally decided to step out of the "boat" of his self reliance, and finally surrender to God. I invite you to join Bob and I in this episode as Bob shares his incredible story of how God stepped into his hopeless addiction to pornography, and finally set him free forever. This is an incredibly emotional journey through hopelessness and pain. You can find out more about the Pure Desire program at https://puredesire.org/

full103 - Escape from Pornography with Bob Hood12980c35-e0c4-4564-b9d0-c4e617a111ebMon, 31 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGabby Logan Opens Up About Her Heartbreaking Past Gabby Logan has been on our screens now for thirty years, bringing us the best of the world of sport at Sky Sports, ITV, and for the last nearly 20 years, at the BBC. Whether it’s the FIFA World Cup, the Rugby World Cup or the Olympics, Gabby is part of our memories of these moments. But there’s a side to Gabby people don’t often see. After her brother suddenly died when she was a teenager, she became (in her words) ‘fearless’ in pursuit of what she wanted, knowing that nothing would ever hurt as much again. But she was also wary of loving other people again, knowing what it was like to have those you love most taken away. It took her a long time and lot of introspection and learning to get to a place where she could open herself up emotionally to other people. But it’s when we look deep inside ourselves that it’s revealed who we really are, and what we really value. Follow Gabby: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3FrWn14 Instagram - https://bit.ly/3DK00OH Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabby Logan has been on our screens now for thirty years, bringing us the best of the world of sport at Sky Sports, ITV, and for the last nearly 20 years, at the BBC. Whether it’s the FIFA World Cup, the Rugby World Cup or the Olympics, Gabby is part of our memories of these moments. But there’s a side to Gabby people don’t often see. After her brother suddenly died when she was a teenager, she became (in her words) ‘fearless’ in pursuit of what she wanted, knowing that nothing would ever hurt as much again. But she was also wary of loving other people again, knowing what it was like to have those you love most taken away. It took her a long time and lot of introspection and learning to get to a place where she could open herself up emotionally to other people. But it’s when we look deep inside ourselves that it’s revealed who we really are, and what we really value. Follow Gabby: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3FrWn14 Instagram - https://bit.ly/3DK00OH Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullGabby Logan Opens Up About Her Heartbreaking Past 128d50ec-9e1c-4084-aec2-868af76d2ae9Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +00004972https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2022)29cb53d1-3e0c-4ad4-bfae-abcb481e4c5aMon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2022)bebc6d77-3675-4368-8591-80d101aa3e0eMon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2022)51cbbaf1-4419-47e5-bc3f-c92e53707385Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 304: Life Beyond Death (2022)d7a12c43-3570-4055-9283-1052b6b54307Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2022) Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2022)231068ed-4b69-4bce-8a4c-5b4780d720c5Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2022) Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2022)bbdfeac2-db8f-43c0-a6cd-c86b27f9aaceSun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2022) Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2022)75877e79-306c-438e-a954-ab04c12a6f99Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2022) Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar&#39;s martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar&#39;s courage to avoid both sin, and the temptation to lead others into sin. As we begin reading the book of Wisdom today, we also learn three valuable lessons; God did not create death, death entered the world through sin, and we are wise when we walk in the truth but foolish when we walk in evil. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 6, Wisdom 1-2, and Proverbs 24:21-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2022)4718fc82-b43a-482f-a579-23ab92103a10Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/30/22 Alteration or Transformation? Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Zacchaeus knew that he was a bad man. What he didn't know was if he could be different. Too many of us come to Jesus with the idea that He is willing to change us and change our lives. But what happens when we want Him to merely offer cosmetic changes and He wants to make structural changes? Mass Readings from October 30, 2022: Wisdom 11:22-12:2 Psalms 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-142 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Luke 19:1-10

Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Zacchaeus knew that he was a bad man. What he didn't know was if he could be different. Too many of us come to Jesus with the idea that He is willing to change us and change our lives. But what happens when we want Him to merely offer cosmetic changes and He wants to make structural changes? Mass Readings from October 30, 2022: Wisdom 11:22-12:2 Psalms 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-142 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Luke 19:1-10

full10/30/22 Alteration or Transformation?a68b1699-58d2-45c6-8d46-04493c9c68c5Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/30/22 Alteration or Transformation? Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Zacchaeus knew that he was a bad man. What he didn't know was if he could be different. Too many of us come to Jesus with the idea that He is willing to change us and change our lives. But what happens when we want Him to merely offer cosmetic changes and He wants to make structural changes? Mass Readings from October 30, 2022: Wisdom 11:22-12:2 Psalms 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-142 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Luke 19:1-10

Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Zacchaeus knew that he was a bad man. What he didn't know was if he could be different. Too many of us come to Jesus with the idea that He is willing to change us and change our lives. But what happens when we want Him to merely offer cosmetic changes and He wants to make structural changes? Mass Readings from October 30, 2022: Wisdom 11:22-12:2 Psalms 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-142 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Luke 19:1-10

full10/30/22 Alteration or Transformation?859aecb7-5313-4098-8360-d72ffca59c77Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/30/22 Alteration or Transformation? Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Zacchaeus knew that he was a bad man. What he didn't know was if he could be different. Too many of us come to Jesus with the idea that He is willing to change us and change our lives. But what happens when we want Him to merely offer cosmetic changes and He wants to make structural changes? Mass Readings from October 30, 2022: Wisdom 11:22-12:2 Psalms 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-142 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Luke 19:1-10

Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Zacchaeus knew that he was a bad man. What he didn't know was if he could be different. Too many of us come to Jesus with the idea that He is willing to change us and change our lives. But what happens when we want Him to merely offer cosmetic changes and He wants to make structural changes? Mass Readings from October 30, 2022: Wisdom 11:22-12:2 Psalms 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-142 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Luke 19:1-10

full10/30/22 Alteration or Transformation?07978f4f-4b16-429a-b5f7-ec4c9bdefed2Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2022) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2022)4ac1dcb3-5941-4613-ab2d-c3eea70cd357Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2022) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2022)e3dc5014-7a2e-414f-84cf-bb375138476dSat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2022) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2022)9992f108-f905-4726-a2f2-b3165527d595Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2022) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In our reading of 2 Maccabees, we see again the pillage of the Temple and we are re- introduced to Judas Maccabeus. Lastly, in Proverbs Fr. Mike encourages us to resist the temptation to rejoice when our enemies fall. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 5, Sirach 50-51, and Proverbs 24:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2022)9494dd92-e7b5-4bb0-9a15-9f78d9775a45Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Moment 81 - Malcolm Gladwell: What You Thought About Happiness and Fulfilment is WrongIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Reflecting on why immigrants and children of immigrants are often more successful than average, Malcolm turns conventional thinking on its head by saying it’s because immigrants make a ‘b line’ for where they need to go. They do this by often asking themselves one question. A question that Malcolm reveals, and explains why it’s crucial. It’s from the big decisions we take, and the big questions we ask ourselves, that our greatest happiness derives from. We’ll let Malcolm explain it from here… Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/rN33bySDtub Malcolm: https://www.gladwellbooks.com https://twitter.com/Gladwell?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Wait list for The Diary - Add your name here: bit.ly/3fUcF8q Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Reflecting on why immigrants and children of immigrants are often more successful than average, Malcolm turns conventional thinking on its head by saying it’s because immigrants make a ‘b line’ for where they need to go. They do this by often asking themselves one question. A question that Malcolm reveals, and explains why it’s crucial. It’s from the big decisions we take, and the big questions we ask ourselves, that our greatest happiness derives from. We’ll let Malcolm explain it from here… Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/rN33bySDtub Malcolm: https://www.gladwellbooks.com https://twitter.com/Gladwell?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Wait list for The Diary - Add your name here: bit.ly/3fUcF8q Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full Moment 81 - Malcolm Gladwell: What You Thought About Happiness and Fulfilment is Wrong3a1c4ef2-513f-4e90-924c-3fb52f27eb66Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000798https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Rising Again (2022) As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 301: Rising Again (2022)9094e8c2-a2c4-4dca-9d1b-3e408444b923Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Rising Again (2022) As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 301: Rising Again (2022)a8d4c869-215e-454a-96cc-a55a1e3104ecFri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Rising Again (2022) As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 301: Rising Again (2022)f50a33bc-a329-4d89-93d9-068c94def9daFri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 301: Rising Again (2022) As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we have already learned on this journey through the Bible. He emphasizes that Scripture encourages us to rise again from our sin and return to God, because our God always picks us up again with his mercy. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 4, Sirach 47-49, and Proverbs 24:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 301: Rising Again (2022)7c43de9f-669e-407c-a26d-5e4b51f1c4dcFri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Right Way to Receive the Precious Blood of Jesus at Holy Mass We believe as Catholics that at every Mass the simple bread and wine are transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit into the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus. But do we need to receive both species, namely the Eucharist and the Precious Blood in order to receive ALL of Jesus? Today Fr. Mike explains the practice of intinction, dipping the Holy Eucharist into the chalice of the Precious Blood and when it&#39;s a bad idea and when it may be appropriate.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We believe as Catholics that at every Mass the simple bread and wine are transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit into the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus. But do we need to receive both species, namely the Eucharist and the Precious Blood in order to receive ALL of Jesus? Today Fr. Mike explains the practice of intinction, dipping the Holy Eucharist into the chalice of the Precious Blood and when it&#39;s a bad idea and when it may be appropriate.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Right Way to Receive the Precious Blood of Jesus at Holy Massaf6d282a-084e-471a-9452-86ae4ec53e1eThu, 27 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Right Way to Receive the Precious Blood of Jesus at Holy Mass We believe as Catholics that at every Mass the simple bread and wine are transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit into the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus. But do we need to receive both species, namely the Eucharist and the Precious Blood in order to receive ALL of Jesus? Today Fr. Mike explains the practice of intinction, dipping the Holy Eucharist into the chalice of the Precious Blood and when it&#39;s a bad idea and when it may be appropriate.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We believe as Catholics that at every Mass the simple bread and wine are transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit into the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus. But do we need to receive both species, namely the Eucharist and the Precious Blood in order to receive ALL of Jesus? Today Fr. Mike explains the practice of intinction, dipping the Holy Eucharist into the chalice of the Precious Blood and when it&#39;s a bad idea and when it may be appropriate.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Right Way to Receive the Precious Blood of Jesus at Holy Massf808e7d6-88ba-4cce-87bb-db4fb9db4dcfThu, 27 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZechariah 7 – Justice and Mercy, Not FastingZechariah 7

Zechariah 7

fullZechariah 7 – Justice and Mercy, Not Fasting607570e8-ec67-46a3-b8ac-37d0d54d2ab4Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0000676https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKids' voices for podcast-update episodeThis is an informative episode rather than our usual ones. &nbsp;If your child would like to participate in an upcoming episode, simply record them saying their name and one or two things that they're grateful for. This will be used in one of our episodes about gratitude. Submit the voice clip to biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com by Nov 12,2022.&nbsp; Thanks for participating! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an informative episode rather than our usual ones. &nbsp;If your child would like to participate in an upcoming episode, simply record them saying their name and one or two things that they're grateful for. This will be used in one of our episodes about gratitude. Submit the voice clip to biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com by Nov 12,2022.&nbsp; Thanks for participating! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullKids' voices for podcast-update episodeef81d5ee-a39a-4921-aace-ab74f0f3080cThu, 27 Oct 2022 12:12:19 +000049https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrowing in Holiness Through Relationships (w/ Dr. Greg Bottaro)In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Greg Bottaro, founder of the CatholicPsych Institute, to discuss how men uniquely behave, communicate, and relate to those around us. We discuss how men and women are different and how both sexes can grow in holiness by learning how to understand and better communicate with each other. Dr. Greg gives us men the secret 5 steps plan to solve female problems. Dr. Greg Bottaro is a Catholic Psychologist who started the CatholicPscyh Instituted 12 years ago. He has recently launched a new certificate to train people in Catholic integrated Accompaniment (Mentorship). He is married and enjoys living with his wife and 7 children. He lives and practices in Connecticut. CatholicPsych Institute - Click Here The Being Human Podcast - Click Here Dr. Greg's Instagram - Click Here 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman is On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Greg Bottaro, founder of the CatholicPsych Institute, to discuss how men uniquely behave, communicate, and relate to those around us. We discuss how men and women are different and how both sexes can grow in holiness by learning how to understand and better communicate with each other. Dr. Greg gives us men the secret 5 steps plan to solve female problems. Dr. Greg Bottaro is a Catholic Psychologist who started the CatholicPscyh Instituted 12 years ago. He has recently launched a new certificate to train people in Catholic integrated Accompaniment (Mentorship). He is married and enjoys living with his wife and 7 children. He lives and practices in Connecticut. CatholicPsych Institute - Click Here The Being Human Podcast - Click Here Dr. Greg's Instagram - Click Here 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman is On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullGrowing in Holiness Through Relationships (w/ Dr. Greg Bottaro)34ae3075-3ac9-4aba-a082-0ed279d3f00aThu, 27 Oct 2022 10:15:00 +00004130https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Number One Reason This Generation Is Struggling: Scott Galloway Scott Galloway, or ‘Prof G’ to his fans, is one of the most influential business thought leaders in the world. Host of The Prof G Show, one of the most popular business podcasts in America, he brings his wisdom to his millions of followers and fans who hang on his every word. Scott is unique for his philosophy that people shouldn’t follow their dreams, but instead find something they’re good at, and improve and hone it to a point where they’re recognised for their talent. The author of four New York Times bestselling books, Scott’s expertise ranges broadly, and this conversation does, too. Scott goes over the difference between million dollar and billion dollar businesses, how he sees business leadership, and why people overrate the importance of founders. Follow Scott: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3NdunjW Twitter - https://bit.ly/3W9Y4Gn  Scotts book: https://amzn.to/3FkpH9F  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Galloway, or ‘Prof G’ to his fans, is one of the most influential business thought leaders in the world. Host of The Prof G Show, one of the most popular business podcasts in America, he brings his wisdom to his millions of followers and fans who hang on his every word. Scott is unique for his philosophy that people shouldn’t follow their dreams, but instead find something they’re good at, and improve and hone it to a point where they’re recognised for their talent. The author of four New York Times bestselling books, Scott’s expertise ranges broadly, and this conversation does, too. Scott goes over the difference between million dollar and billion dollar businesses, how he sees business leadership, and why people overrate the importance of founders. Follow Scott: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3NdunjW Twitter - https://bit.ly/3W9Y4Gn  Scotts book: https://amzn.to/3FkpH9F  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Number One Reason This Generation Is Struggling: Scott Galloway b872ea8a-eae1-487c-b2bc-2c5b2cc7c9f9Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +00005210https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2022) Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2022)49f07be1-39c7-4695-8a39-fd7e32a54432Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2022) Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2022)7abb79d8-a9d4-4dcc-b27e-77e129d5a7b8Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2022) Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2022)fbe52543-a531-44af-b978-ba0d03e2f036Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2022) Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more secular perspective provided by 1 Maccabees. He challenges us to reflect on our days with the lens of 2 Maccabees - acknowledging God’s presence in each moment of our story. Additionally, Fr. Mike shares the miraculous conversion story of St. Mary of Egypt. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 3, Sirach 45-46, and Proverbs 24:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 300: Conversion of Heart (2022)d2910c18-b4c3-4610-afdc-4d8e780decceThu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#456 Was Genesis Re-interpreted After Scientific Discoveries? - Jimmy AkinDid Science Kill the Biblical Worldview? Astrophysicist (not historian) Neil deGrasse Tyson gives a little history lesson about how science forced Christians to give up the biblical worldview. Is this real history, or did he make it up? We asked Jimmy Akin to give us a take. &nbsp; …

Did Science Kill the Biblical Worldview? Astrophysicist (not historian) Neil deGrasse Tyson gives a little history lesson about how science forced Christians to give up the biblical worldview. Is this real history, or did he make it up? We asked Jimmy Akin to give us a take. &nbsp; …

#456 Was Genesis Re-interpreted After Scientific Discoveries? - Jimmy Akin06c2ea87-5967-4fc5-aadd-e879e867ec9fWed, 26 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2022)83b4502c-eb0c-4301-92cf-3c9246bbe711Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2022)ab769a35-017c-41b2-b5d4-be7655396a94Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2022)a24023ea-4230-4d5b-95cb-ceb5c1cb4c34Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the story of Jeremiah and the Ark of the Covenant, offering insight on where it was hidden and how that affected the people of God. He also looks ahead to the rest of 2 Maccabees and poses a question for all of us: What will the people who love us remember about us? Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 2, Sirach 42-44, and Proverbs 24:8-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 299: Jeremiah Hides the Ark (2022)9de85c22-66b8-4635-b141-f5a4244465d5Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Pray with Fr. Mike Fr. Mike asks for your prayers and intercession as he sits down to record The Catechism in a Year. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy or text &quot;CIY&quot; to 33-777.

Fr. Mike asks for your prayers and intercession as he sits down to record The Catechism in a Year. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy or text &quot;CIY&quot; to 33-777.

fullBONUS: Pray with Fr. Mike235c1a0c-215f-49b0-ac63-948c42ed161aTue, 25 Oct 2022 16:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Pray with Fr. Mike Fr. Mike asks for your prayers and intercession as he sits down to record The Catechism in a Year. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy or text &quot;CIY&quot; to 33-777.

Fr. Mike asks for your prayers and intercession as he sits down to record The Catechism in a Year. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy or text &quot;CIY&quot; to 33-777.

fullBONUS: Pray with Fr. Mikefa657719-2527-4965-8e34-f78000129a8bTue, 25 Oct 2022 16:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: The Gift of Life (2022) Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 298: The Gift of Life (2022)662fd496-a2f4-41c5-afe0-4c6b7fdb899dTue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: The Gift of Life (2022) Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 298: The Gift of Life (2022)dfc000b3-7869-4632-9786-ef76f3577df2Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: The Gift of Life (2022) Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 298: The Gift of Life (2022)bd0f70b2-5383-4bb6-92d9-eee1373c30cbTue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 298: The Gift of Life (2022) Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s discovery of the sacred fire. He also offers a reflection for those struggling with grief and death, which serves as a reminder to all about the blessing of our lives and the lives of those we love. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 1, Sirach 40-41, and Proverbs 24:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 298: The Gift of Life (2022)2de6b737-8e6a-483c-988d-c91e49e10900Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEulogy Virtues vs Resume VirtuesEver notice how every guy is super eager to talk about what he does for work - but not to go that one step deeper and share how his virtues bring success in that job? The irony is that it's actually way more helpful (and important) to share why we are successful with our brothers than what it is we're good at. Underneath that success there are always virtues. Many businessmen think of virtues like perseverance, diligence, attentiveness, or energy. My claim though is that actually those aren't the real ones. Join me in this episode as I discuss how the "eulogy" virtues of humility, loyalty joy, and integrity are actually the important virtues for your business success right now!

Ever notice how every guy is super eager to talk about what he does for work - but not to go that one step deeper and share how his virtues bring success in that job? The irony is that it's actually way more helpful (and important) to share why we are successful with our brothers than what it is we're good at. Underneath that success there are always virtues. Many businessmen think of virtues like perseverance, diligence, attentiveness, or energy. My claim though is that actually those aren't the real ones. Join me in this episode as I discuss how the "eulogy" virtues of humility, loyalty joy, and integrity are actually the important virtues for your business success right now!

fullEulogy Virtues vs Resume Virtuesaa200cff-8521-401b-bc13-49ef9dd629a9Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:26:04 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhoop Founder: How I Built A $3.6 BILLION Company & BEAT Apple! Will AhmedWill Ahmed is the founder of Whoop, the fitness monitoring app worn by LeBron James and Serena Williams, and which goes toe to toe with Apple, Google and Amazon. Will is the classic example that business and entrepreneurial drive follow on from being obsessed with a problem. After repeatedly getting injured in his college sports career, Will became obsessed with understanding his own body. He read over five hundred medical papers and realised the product he was pining for didn’t exist, so he invented it. Will has one of the most original perspectives on how to bring your personality to your business that we’ve ever seen. Employees at Whoop get a bonus if their sleep is good, and the company is ruthless in its priorities to make sure it’s only focused on a couple of things at a time. All of this means Whoop has some of the best wearable tech on the market, despite only a fraction of the resources of its competitors. Follow Will: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3VX7chq Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Ahmed is the founder of Whoop, the fitness monitoring app worn by LeBron James and Serena Williams, and which goes toe to toe with Apple, Google and Amazon. Will is the classic example that business and entrepreneurial drive follow on from being obsessed with a problem. After repeatedly getting injured in his college sports career, Will became obsessed with understanding his own body. He read over five hundred medical papers and realised the product he was pining for didn’t exist, so he invented it. Will has one of the most original perspectives on how to bring your personality to your business that we’ve ever seen. Employees at Whoop get a bonus if their sleep is good, and the company is ruthless in its priorities to make sure it’s only focused on a couple of things at a time. All of this means Whoop has some of the best wearable tech on the market, despite only a fraction of the resources of its competitors. Follow Will: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3VX7chq Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhoop Founder: How I Built A $3.6 BILLION Company & BEAT Apple! Will Ahmed8414c263-9b05-4c16-a00f-e7abd2c477deMon, 24 Oct 2022 04:03:00 +00006369https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2022) As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2022)e97897dc-a5ba-4f0a-b3fa-475c07ad1d9dMon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2022) As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2022)a69e33cb-1fe8-4048-8716-255a586a8db0Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2022) As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2022)a1787d5a-b7ac-4caf-832d-0dbefddee1bbMon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2022) As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 297: Using Good Things for Evil (2022)f3629262-9272-41d9-9bfa-774ff019abfdMon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: Know Your Heart (2022) As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 296: Know Your Heart (2022)50fb0f46-0745-4307-b909-6cdef9049dc1Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: Know Your Heart (2022) As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 296: Know Your Heart (2022)e1082dac-be43-4ce9-bd88-dc9c790407b2Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: Know Your Heart (2022) As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 296: Know Your Heart (2022)4e0a522b-1e02-418a-bff9-b0ef406de744Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 296: Know Your Heart (2022) As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to wrap up 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike directs our attention to how 2 Maccabees will tell the same story in a different way. In Sirach, we are encouraged to know our own hearts, so that we can know our strengths, weaknesses, and where we might need healing. The readings are 1 Maccabees 15, Sirach 36-37, and Proverbs 23:26-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 296: Know Your Heart (2022)7542bf44-630c-48ec-8e15-d828f01ffbc7Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/23/22 Growing Through the Motions: Busy or Productive? To download the Litany of Humility prayer that Father mentions in the homily, please click here! Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing is so worthless as working hard on the wrong things. We can all be so busy, but are we productive? Are we doing things right or are we doing the right things? When it comes to growing through the motions, we need to make sure that the right thing we do is present ourselves before God with humility and not self-reliance. Mass Readings from October 23, 2022: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 17-19, 232 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14

To download the Litany of Humility prayer that Father mentions in the homily, please click here! Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing is so worthless as working hard on the wrong things. We can all be so busy, but are we productive? Are we doing things right or are we doing the right things? When it comes to growing through the motions, we need to make sure that the right thing we do is present ourselves before God with humility and not self-reliance. Mass Readings from October 23, 2022: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 17-19, 232 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14

full10/23/22 Growing Through the Motions: Busy or Productive?07a44bb6-7aa1-451c-82d1-73e787c77b19Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/23/22 Growing Through the Motions: Busy or Productive? To download the Litany of Humility prayer that Father mentions in the homily, please click here! Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing is so worthless as working hard on the wrong things. We can all be so busy, but are we productive? Are we doing things right or are we doing the right things? When it comes to growing through the motions, we need to make sure that the right thing we do is present ourselves before God with humility and not self-reliance. Mass Readings from October 23, 2022: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 17-19, 232 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14

To download the Litany of Humility prayer that Father mentions in the homily, please click here! Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing is so worthless as working hard on the wrong things. We can all be so busy, but are we productive? Are we doing things right or are we doing the right things? When it comes to growing through the motions, we need to make sure that the right thing we do is present ourselves before God with humility and not self-reliance. Mass Readings from October 23, 2022: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 17-19, 232 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14

full10/23/22 Growing Through the Motions: Busy or Productive?178c47e4-458b-4a33-adc1-bcd2d5987a96Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/23/22 Growing Through the Motions: Busy or Productive? To download the Litany of Humility prayer that Father mentions in the homily, please click here! Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing is so worthless as working hard on the wrong things. We can all be so busy, but are we productive? Are we doing things right or are we doing the right things? When it comes to growing through the motions, we need to make sure that the right thing we do is present ourselves before God with humility and not self-reliance. Mass Readings from October 23, 2022: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 17-19, 232 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14

To download the Litany of Humility prayer that Father mentions in the homily, please click here! Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing is so worthless as working hard on the wrong things. We can all be so busy, but are we productive? Are we doing things right or are we doing the right things? When it comes to growing through the motions, we need to make sure that the right thing we do is present ourselves before God with humility and not self-reliance. Mass Readings from October 23, 2022: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 17-19, 232 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14

full10/23/22 Growing Through the Motions: Busy or Productive?5c773b4e-acff-483b-aad7-c31b3b2e696dSat, 22 Oct 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2022) Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2022)c51c0632-296d-48df-b061-3ac927eceff7Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2022) Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2022)0a59cdf5-4d68-4eb0-9539-1cb3d7464a84Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2022) Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2022)b9d64c8f-2447-4faf-9d24-6d744a755af6Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2022) Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel’s expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God’s marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God’s sacrificial love for us. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 295: Israel's Expectations (2022)bdafc45a-0aa3-4e05-a22f-acd1623f9ec2Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 80 - Bear Grylls: The Trick I Use To Find ConfidenceIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Bear Grylls tells us how to find lasting confidence. It’s incredible to think that someone like Bear - who’s a veteran of the SAS and conquered every challenge nature has had throw at him - struggles with Imposter Syndrome, but in this clip he reveals his journey to find confidence. Real confidence, according to Bear, comes from accepting that life will humble you, that life is often a battle, that sometimes you’ll lose as well as win. Only then can you appreciate the importance of doing your best, or DYB as Bear calls it. Because really going for things that we want without fear is, in the end, all we can do. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/UgDYEktWhub Bear: https://www.beargrylls.com https://www.instagram.com/beargrylls/?hl=en Wait list for The Diary - Add your name here: bit.ly/3fUcF8q Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Bear Grylls tells us how to find lasting confidence. It’s incredible to think that someone like Bear - who’s a veteran of the SAS and conquered every challenge nature has had throw at him - struggles with Imposter Syndrome, but in this clip he reveals his journey to find confidence. Real confidence, according to Bear, comes from accepting that life will humble you, that life is often a battle, that sometimes you’ll lose as well as win. Only then can you appreciate the importance of doing your best, or DYB as Bear calls it. Because really going for things that we want without fear is, in the end, all we can do. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/UgDYEktWhub Bear: https://www.beargrylls.com https://www.instagram.com/beargrylls/?hl=en Wait list for The Diary - Add your name here: bit.ly/3fUcF8q Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 80 - Bear Grylls: The Trick I Use To Find Confidencee1e63af9-c72b-45ec-acee-417b575460b7Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000640https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2022) In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2022)afde0902-a438-485c-a42f-8c721e70648aFri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2022) In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2022)ec4d9a50-9e27-4581-b4e9-cf6f8bccca3aFri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2022) In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2022)ff8a3522-c655-4bdb-a591-27c241c5b1d2Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2022) In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 294: Judea Gains Independence (2022)64a7f11f-c35c-4ddb-91c7-973798fff304Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Pray a Novena (the Right Way) Today Fr. Mike shares with us how to approach praying a novena, whether it be a traditional nine day novena, a 33 day Consecration or even a 54 day Rosary Novena and what pitfalls to avoid when praying this way. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Today Fr. Mike shares with us how to approach praying a novena, whether it be a traditional nine day novena, a 33 day Consecration or even a 54 day Rosary Novena and what pitfalls to avoid when praying this way. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Pray a Novena (the Right Way)7c459286-56e9-424a-bc38-701404bbc670Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Pray a Novena (the Right Way) Today Fr. Mike shares with us how to approach praying a novena, whether it be a traditional nine day novena, a 33 day Consecration or even a 54 day Rosary Novena and what pitfalls to avoid when praying this way. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Today Fr. Mike shares with us how to approach praying a novena, whether it be a traditional nine day novena, a 33 day Consecration or even a 54 day Rosary Novena and what pitfalls to avoid when praying this way. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Pray a Novena (the Right Way)9c0afe4d-d74b-49e9-98c3-e1c1836bfa64Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZechariah 7 – Justice and Mercy, Not FastingZechariah 7

Zechariah 7

fullZechariah 7 – Justice and Mercy, Not Fastingf99e699e-f737-4471-9c37-9a7cadd6d1f4Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0000675https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDr. Jeff LaCour on Suffering, Marriage, and Surrender to GodIn this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Jeff LaCour to discuss masculine suffering, marriage, life as a doctor with 6 children, and how to grow in holiness. Suffering is not only something that happens to everyone alive today, it is the choice means God uses to move men along in holiness. Jeff gives a great testimony to the role his father played in leading him in the Catholic faith, an example all fathers need to hear. Dr. Jeff LaCour is a board-certified otolaryngologist (ENT). He studied at LSU Medical School in New Orleans and UNC-Chapel Hill. He then completed a year-long Otology fellowship in Pittsburgh, followed by a year-long Rhinology fellowship in Savannah, Georgia. He has been practicing in Hammond, Louisiana for over 10 years and is the Director of Compassio Medical Education. He is married and lives with his wife in 6 children! Compassio Medical - Click Here 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman is On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Jeff LaCour to discuss masculine suffering, marriage, life as a doctor with 6 children, and how to grow in holiness. Suffering is not only something that happens to everyone alive today, it is the choice means God uses to move men along in holiness. Jeff gives a great testimony to the role his father played in leading him in the Catholic faith, an example all fathers need to hear. Dr. Jeff LaCour is a board-certified otolaryngologist (ENT). He studied at LSU Medical School in New Orleans and UNC-Chapel Hill. He then completed a year-long Otology fellowship in Pittsburgh, followed by a year-long Rhinology fellowship in Savannah, Georgia. He has been practicing in Hammond, Louisiana for over 10 years and is the Director of Compassio Medical Education. He is married and lives with his wife in 6 children! Compassio Medical - Click Here 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman is On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDr. Jeff LaCour on Suffering, Marriage, and Surrender to Godaf3ee487-1a02-4732-a008-1f80082e4351Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +00003763https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRichard Osman: The Untold Story Of A TV Legend's AddictionRichard Osman is a television host, former creative director of a world-leading production company, and the author behind the biggest literary sensation since Harry Potter., the Thursday Murder Club series. In this one-of-a-kind conversation, Richard reveals for the first time what has motored him from a working class, single parent household to the top of the television and literary worlds. There’s more to Richard than meets the eye. He’s had to battle through self-doubt, addiction, imposter syndrome to have one of the most remarkable, multi-faceted and varied careers we’ve ever featured. We’ll let Richard take it from here.  Follow Richard: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3eG2bcD Instagram - https://bit.ly/3TBB5C0 Richards book: https://amzn.to/3EUM4lR  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Osman is a television host, former creative director of a world-leading production company, and the author behind the biggest literary sensation since Harry Potter., the Thursday Murder Club series. In this one-of-a-kind conversation, Richard reveals for the first time what has motored him from a working class, single parent household to the top of the television and literary worlds. There’s more to Richard than meets the eye. He’s had to battle through self-doubt, addiction, imposter syndrome to have one of the most remarkable, multi-faceted and varied careers we’ve ever featured. We’ll let Richard take it from here.  Follow Richard: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3eG2bcD Instagram - https://bit.ly/3TBB5C0 Richards book: https://amzn.to/3EUM4lR  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRichard Osman: The Untold Story Of A TV Legend's Addictionc13ccea7-0796-48e1-a2f2-3fac65e11473Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +00005711https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2022)87456c8c-2dd5-4a28-9adf-e30073f0867cThu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2022)a6e428af-0ff5-489d-a726-27ec7d97f328Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2022)4a9cfd65-a095-4fa3-982f-9f6a0f6dc2faThu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and oriented towards their success in the future. Today&#39;s readings 1 Maccabees 12, Sirach 30-31, and Proverbs 23:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2022)fda1a632-cf54-4980-9158-f8f1e788e816Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#455 Is &#8220;Christofascism&#8221; a Thing? - Joe HeschmeyerJoe Heschmeyer joins us for a look at the growing popularity of the word &#8220;Christofascism.&#8221; What does it refer to, and are Catholics who want to spread the Faith guilty of it? &nbsp; …

Joe Heschmeyer joins us for a look at the growing popularity of the word &#8220;Christofascism.&#8221; What does it refer to, and are Catholics who want to spread the Faith guilty of it? &nbsp; …

#455 Is &#8220;Christofascism&#8221; a Thing? - Joe Heschmeyer6e247592-f371-4f13-85e5-84e25eec65f7Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#264A: How do you Know Me?John 1:43-51 Today we hear Jesus gather more followers; Phillip and Nathanael. Nathanael doubts that the the savior could come from the town of Nazareth. We hear &nbsp;Jesus' response to this and from it learn that Jesus knows what’s going on inside of us, our thoughts and feelings, and He knows what’s going on outside of us. &nbsp;Jesus is such a powerful &amp; loving father that there will never be a time when He does not know what’s going on in your life and that brings us comfort today. Thanks for listening! Today's episode is brought to you thanks to the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids that just came out this month. Buy your copy today from&nbsp;Lifeway.com&nbsp;and get 50% off using code KBS. To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 1:43-51 Today we hear Jesus gather more followers; Phillip and Nathanael. Nathanael doubts that the the savior could come from the town of Nazareth. We hear &nbsp;Jesus' response to this and from it learn that Jesus knows what’s going on inside of us, our thoughts and feelings, and He knows what’s going on outside of us. &nbsp;Jesus is such a powerful &amp; loving father that there will never be a time when He does not know what’s going on in your life and that brings us comfort today. Thanks for listening! Today's episode is brought to you thanks to the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids that just came out this month. Buy your copy today from&nbsp;Lifeway.com&nbsp;and get 50% off using code KBS. To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#264A: How do you Know Me?81028504-8825-4573-b997-a8b4d1f5480eWed, 19 Oct 2022 10:00:16 +0000617https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: The Power of Words (2022) As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 292: The Power of Words (2022)b8bfcfb9-4c41-435d-91e9-5cac6ac6e788Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: The Power of Words (2022) As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 292: The Power of Words (2022)19b38672-5693-4ef2-8820-981a5da7a8c5Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: The Power of Words (2022) As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 292: The Power of Words (2022)d0d07f48-3949-4e63-9de4-321ab2e63b79Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 292: The Power of Words (2022) As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 292: The Power of Words (2022)cff1d097-c768-4249-9021-f05395c1a80dWed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2022)151295a9-98f2-4c80-85f6-b496ab8c9d9aTue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2022)9c2ea117-a4c3-408f-a0d3-976b296f2fd6Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2022)3a8531bd-89f0-43a8-8c68-1637785020cfTue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan&#39;s new role as high priest, Demetrius&#39; defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2022)d894f0ac-0a8a-49b1-8bac-8d5fd4fa940eTue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorld’s No.1 Matchmaker: How To FIND And KEEP Real Love!: Paul BrunsonPaul Brunson is the host of Married At First Sight, and a world-renowned expert on relationships and human connection. Paul spent many years wondering how to get people to love and accept each other, before realising he had to get them to love and accept themselves. In the conversation Paul really unlocks that it’s connection to each other’s values that makes a last relationship. To be at peace with other peoples values, you have to have your own figured out first. One of the most illuminating, original and surprising experts on relationships who’s ever shared his wisdom with us, Paul is just one of a number of world-leading black thought leaders and celebrities were sharing with you this Black History Month. Follow Paul:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3D2kyBA Twitter - https://bit.ly/3SbRfkl Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Brunson is the host of Married At First Sight, and a world-renowned expert on relationships and human connection. Paul spent many years wondering how to get people to love and accept each other, before realising he had to get them to love and accept themselves. In the conversation Paul really unlocks that it’s connection to each other’s values that makes a last relationship. To be at peace with other peoples values, you have to have your own figured out first. One of the most illuminating, original and surprising experts on relationships who’s ever shared his wisdom with us, Paul is just one of a number of world-leading black thought leaders and celebrities were sharing with you this Black History Month. Follow Paul:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3D2kyBA Twitter - https://bit.ly/3SbRfkl Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWorld’s No.1 Matchmaker: How To FIND And KEEP Real Love!: Paul Brunson312513dd-6689-47cd-81e2-0bf81ff4b8ffMon, 17 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +00006751https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2022) Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2022)3af1ded0-ff3d-41c7-916e-21d58c3a6012Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2022) Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2022)c221c347-fe00-46cb-9c4d-a97fcbf2079cMon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2022) Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2022)691f900d-b11f-4db6-8447-8e7df763492bMon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2022) Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Judas Maccabeus&#39; last battle, his death, and his succession. We learn that part of Judas and Jonathan&#39;s victory involved fighting fellow Jews living in the land who were not living according to God&#39;s laws. Fr. Mike points out that when the enemy is in the inside, it is especially heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 9, Sirach 24-25, and Proverbs 23:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2022)045b7506-1502-44f2-891b-5003001c5389Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Wise Influences (2022) Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 289: Wise Influences (2022)78fd8e9d-c371-4b90-8579-9e6fd03d08f1Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Wise Influences (2022) Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 289: Wise Influences (2022)1cef3cb1-4140-4d53-8f9f-a0ba0ef74fe8Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Wise Influences (2022) Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 289: Wise Influences (2022)22f23815-768d-47d6-9558-33dc7a7870a6Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 289: Wise Influences (2022) Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contextualizes our readings from 1 Maccabees today which covers the beginning of Roman rule over the Jewish people. Additionally, he emphasizes the wisdom from Sirach about surrounding ourselves with influences that lead us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 8, Sirach 22-23, and Proverbs 22:26-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 289: Wise Influences (2022)c205c94a-73d5-4859-be1e-8d33319bc5cdSun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/16/22 Growing Through the Motions: Full Range of Motion Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The only way to be able to pray in all seasons is to pray in all seasons. Growing through the motions involves commitment, consistency, and companions. It means being willing to go through the motions no matter the season and no matter the circumstances. It is only by doing this that we can have full range of motion in our relationship with the Lord. Mass Readings from October 16, 2022: Exodus 17:8-13 Psalms 121:1-82 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Luke 18:1-8

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The only way to be able to pray in all seasons is to pray in all seasons. Growing through the motions involves commitment, consistency, and companions. It means being willing to go through the motions no matter the season and no matter the circumstances. It is only by doing this that we can have full range of motion in our relationship with the Lord. Mass Readings from October 16, 2022: Exodus 17:8-13 Psalms 121:1-82 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Luke 18:1-8

full10/16/22 Growing Through the Motions: Full Range of Motionc4f735ae-6979-4284-9ba2-37e319dafc76Sat, 15 Oct 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/16/22 Growing Through the Motions: Full Range of Motion Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The only way to be able to pray in all seasons is to pray in all seasons. Growing through the motions involves commitment, consistency, and companions. It means being willing to go through the motions no matter the season and no matter the circumstances. It is only by doing this that we can have full range of motion in our relationship with the Lord. Mass Readings from October 16, 2022: Exodus 17:8-13 Psalms 121:1-82 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Luke 18:1-8

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The only way to be able to pray in all seasons is to pray in all seasons. Growing through the motions involves commitment, consistency, and companions. It means being willing to go through the motions no matter the season and no matter the circumstances. It is only by doing this that we can have full range of motion in our relationship with the Lord. Mass Readings from October 16, 2022: Exodus 17:8-13 Psalms 121:1-82 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Luke 18:1-8

full10/16/22 Growing Through the Motions: Full Range of Motion7d5dd9fd-0911-4a6e-a836-f82d9d49df1dSat, 15 Oct 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/16/22 Growing Through the Motions: Full Range of Motion Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The only way to be able to pray in all seasons is to pray in all seasons. Growing through the motions involves commitment, consistency, and companions. It means being willing to go through the motions no matter the season and no matter the circumstances. It is only by doing this that we can have full range of motion in our relationship with the Lord. Mass Readings from October 16, 2022: Exodus 17:8-13 Psalms 121:1-82 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Luke 18:1-8

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The only way to be able to pray in all seasons is to pray in all seasons. Growing through the motions involves commitment, consistency, and companions. It means being willing to go through the motions no matter the season and no matter the circumstances. It is only by doing this that we can have full range of motion in our relationship with the Lord. Mass Readings from October 16, 2022: Exodus 17:8-13 Psalms 121:1-82 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Luke 18:1-8

full10/16/22 Growing Through the Motions: Full Range of Motion35cb34d0-547e-487a-9b46-b3a034597cadSat, 15 Oct 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2022) Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2022)5d9a2a9a-1450-4389-94ae-e9deccd0a1a1Sat, 15 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2022) Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2022)17827eae-ca7b-40ef-974a-3381dc038990Sat, 15 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2022) Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2022)01aab928-45d7-4cb6-a422-fdcfc532504dSat, 15 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2022) Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, Sirach 19-21, and Proverbs 22:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 288: Battling Against Gossip (2022)226f84d6-c195-48a9-82b2-55253377e615Sat, 15 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 79 - The Surprising Truth About Sex: Africa BrookeIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Africa Brooke brings her unique and groundbreaking perspective on how to establish sexual chemistry. Africa is courageous for not promising quick fixes or shortcuts. Rather, she is open and frank that sex is different for everyone. Her focus is unlocking the mental barriers that stop you connecting to other people in a physical way. Want to know what real love, affection, and intimacy looks like? Let Africa explain… Listen to the full episode here -https://g2ul0.app.link/m3QAsHUn6tb Africa: https://africabrooke.com https://www.instagram.com/africabrooke/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Africa Brooke brings her unique and groundbreaking perspective on how to establish sexual chemistry. Africa is courageous for not promising quick fixes or shortcuts. Rather, she is open and frank that sex is different for everyone. Her focus is unlocking the mental barriers that stop you connecting to other people in a physical way. Want to know what real love, affection, and intimacy looks like? Let Africa explain… Listen to the full episode here -https://g2ul0.app.link/m3QAsHUn6tb Africa: https://africabrooke.com https://www.instagram.com/africabrooke/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 79 - The Surprising Truth About Sex: Africa Brooke3b24aaf0-0326-4667-9a25-2fc230a62f64Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +00001088https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2022) Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2022)1878a863-7ef1-43ba-bb4a-def2e15a4d99Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2022) Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2022)314394c0-56da-4b58-af8e-591df52753d3Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2022) Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2022)2a4ca837-150e-4ce8-b5cc-1460332e0652Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2022) Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2022)105c27ba-1928-41ce-a2a0-2a67b4fb31a7Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWish You Had Spoken Up? 3 Things You Need Next Time You&#39;re with a group of friends and they start gossiping about another friend; what do you say? You&#39;re with a coworker and they take the Lord&#39;s name in vain and blaspheme the Catholic Church; how do you respond? Today Fr. Mike challenges us to speak up for the truth and why you or I might have these three spiritual defects, lacking in wisdom, courage or love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You&#39;re with a group of friends and they start gossiping about another friend; what do you say? You&#39;re with a coworker and they take the Lord&#39;s name in vain and blaspheme the Catholic Church; how do you respond? Today Fr. Mike challenges us to speak up for the truth and why you or I might have these three spiritual defects, lacking in wisdom, courage or love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWish You Had Spoken Up? 3 Things You Need Next Timee9db8765-9c48-488e-b8ac-3862a83833e5Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWish You Had Spoken Up? 3 Things You Need Next Time You&#39;re with a group of friends and they start gossiping about another friend; what do you say? You&#39;re with a coworker and they take the Lord&#39;s name in vain and blaspheme the Catholic Church; how do you respond? Today Fr. Mike challenges us to speak up for the truth and why you or I might have these three spiritual defects, lacking in wisdom, courage or love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You&#39;re with a group of friends and they start gossiping about another friend; what do you say? You&#39;re with a coworker and they take the Lord&#39;s name in vain and blaspheme the Catholic Church; how do you respond? Today Fr. Mike challenges us to speak up for the truth and why you or I might have these three spiritual defects, lacking in wisdom, courage or love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWish You Had Spoken Up? 3 Things You Need Next Timefdb76f8a-f33c-418f-bc57-97aed5a258e3Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZechariah 6 – Chariots and a CrownZechariah 6

Zechariah 6

fullZechariah 6 – Chariots and a Crowne99d7c6a-e42f-4d7d-b7ef-ae3f56f0227eThu, 13 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0000513https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFixing the Crisis of Lost Belief in the EucharistToday John and Sam are joined by a Knight of the Holy Eucharist, Br. Angelo, to discuss the crisis of men losing their faith in the Eucharist. This is a problem that goes to the very depths of our Faith and is a non-negotiable teaching of Catholicism. Still, we find the majority of Catholic men not understanding or even believing in Christ's real presence in the Eucharist. With the help of Our Lady, we seek to correct this error and show men a way to deepen their understanding and ultimate love of Christ. To Learn More about the Knights of the Holy Eucharist: Website: Knights.org  YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/HolyEucharistKnights 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today John and Sam are joined by a Knight of the Holy Eucharist, Br. Angelo, to discuss the crisis of men losing their faith in the Eucharist. This is a problem that goes to the very depths of our Faith and is a non-negotiable teaching of Catholicism. Still, we find the majority of Catholic men not understanding or even believing in Christ's real presence in the Eucharist. With the help of Our Lady, we seek to correct this error and show men a way to deepen their understanding and ultimate love of Christ. To Learn More about the Knights of the Holy Eucharist: Website: Knights.org  YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/HolyEucharistKnights 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFixing the Crisis of Lost Belief in the Eucharist56f654e9-bb16-4ff4-9386-85ea58db2c85Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:15:00 +00003703https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChristian Horner: The Truth Behind Red Bull Racing's Success!Christian Horner is the team principal of Red Bull Formula 1 racing team, which now officially holds the world title in drivers and constructors championships. An iconoclast and a one-off, he was the youngest team principal of a F1 racing team when he took over, nearly 20 years ago. He’s still the youngest team principal today. But his path to the top of the podium was not an easy one. Initially turning to team management in a desperate bid to stay in the sport when his driving career was flagging, for a while he was the sole driver, the lead engineer, the marketing and managing director of a veritable racing one man band. Now running an organisation of over 1200 people, Christian is one of the biggest characters on Formula One: Drive to Survive, the Netflix smash hit that has brought an entire new generation of fans into the sport, and the first generation to see for the first time the stresses and stakes of running a team that pushes people and machines to the edge of what’s possible, every single week. Follow Christian:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3EDNyRG Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian Horner is the team principal of Red Bull Formula 1 racing team, which now officially holds the world title in drivers and constructors championships. An iconoclast and a one-off, he was the youngest team principal of a F1 racing team when he took over, nearly 20 years ago. He’s still the youngest team principal today. But his path to the top of the podium was not an easy one. Initially turning to team management in a desperate bid to stay in the sport when his driving career was flagging, for a while he was the sole driver, the lead engineer, the marketing and managing director of a veritable racing one man band. Now running an organisation of over 1200 people, Christian is one of the biggest characters on Formula One: Drive to Survive, the Netflix smash hit that has brought an entire new generation of fans into the sport, and the first generation to see for the first time the stresses and stakes of running a team that pushes people and machines to the edge of what’s possible, every single week. Follow Christian:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3EDNyRG Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullChristian Horner: The Truth Behind Red Bull Racing's Success!cf3473d0-a334-4cff-923e-f3d7d28a1cc7Thu, 13 Oct 2022 03:00:00 +00004422https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2022) Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2022)cd1b0d3f-eadb-4d84-a81e-f3c0b44ccf6aThu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2022) Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2022)54a96651-d5f0-4d13-a49a-47ccd8389c05Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2022) Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2022)26ea458d-68ba-4b1f-b837-022b5595302cThu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2022) Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to attain the riches of heaven. Today’s readings are from 1 Maccabees 5, Sirach 13-15, and Proverbs 22:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 286: The Battle to Choose God (2022)0a706b76-eb9f-49fc-9985-d6c78e6318c4Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#454 Does the Church Encourage Superstition? - David AndersDr. David Anders joins us for an in-depth look at the accusation that the Catholic Church is superstitious. The Catholic relationship to superstition might at times be complicated, but the complications have a very Catholic remedy. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And we&#8217;re familiar with the need to defend the faith against objections, but sometimes, we end up defending the faith more against a misimpression or a suspicion about the faith, and superstition i…

Dr. David Anders joins us for an in-depth look at the accusation that the Catholic Church is superstitious. The Catholic relationship to superstition might at times be complicated, but the complications have a very Catholic remedy. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And we&#8217;re familiar with the need to defend the faith against objections, but sometimes, we end up defending the faith more against a misimpression or a suspicion about the faith, and superstition i…

#454 Does the Church Encourage Superstition? - David Andersba9de167-d58f-4015-aae4-ebd46809b17cWed, 12 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#263A: Guess who I just Met?!John 1:19-23 &amp; 35-42 In today's episode, we will hear priests asking John the Baptist who he is. They have journeyed all the way to find him in order to understand who he really was. &nbsp;We discuss that there are others in the Bible with the same name so it's important to know which John we are reading about. &nbsp;We also meet Andrew and hear that he was excited to follow Jesus. Andrew couldn't wait to tell his brother, Simon, all about the Messiah. The kids will be reminded that we too get to tell others about Jesus just like Andrew did.&nbsp; Today's episode is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at&nbsp;explorerbibleforkids.com. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 1:19-23 &amp; 35-42 In today's episode, we will hear priests asking John the Baptist who he is. They have journeyed all the way to find him in order to understand who he really was. &nbsp;We discuss that there are others in the Bible with the same name so it's important to know which John we are reading about. &nbsp;We also meet Andrew and hear that he was excited to follow Jesus. Andrew couldn't wait to tell his brother, Simon, all about the Messiah. The kids will be reminded that we too get to tell others about Jesus just like Andrew did.&nbsp; Today's episode is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at&nbsp;explorerbibleforkids.com. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#263A: Guess who I just Met?!c7ba5279-66b4-46c6-ac1c-babbda389526Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:00:23 +0000610https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMaturity and Love with Barry NicolaouLife is complex. We hear a lot of messages that we don't really know how to interpret. So much gets tangled up in our minds - how does it all fit together? What if life could be simpler? What if love could be looked at, rather than a sweet and light feeling, but instead as a choice. Specifically, a choice that helps us grow, mature, and become a more Godly person? Join me in this episode as Barry Nicolaou shares his life story of this exact type of growth. We have some bad thoughts (sometimes through our ego), but they don't serve us. Being open to God, open to love, open to connection is the only way to really find meaning and purpose. Find out more about Barry at his website (including how to pre-order his new book, "Move the Mountain"): https://barrynicolaou.com/

Life is complex. We hear a lot of messages that we don't really know how to interpret. So much gets tangled up in our minds - how does it all fit together? What if life could be simpler? What if love could be looked at, rather than a sweet and light feeling, but instead as a choice. Specifically, a choice that helps us grow, mature, and become a more Godly person? Join me in this episode as Barry Nicolaou shares his life story of this exact type of growth. We have some bad thoughts (sometimes through our ego), but they don't serve us. Being open to God, open to love, open to connection is the only way to really find meaning and purpose. Find out more about Barry at his website (including how to pre-order his new book, "Move the Mountain"): https://barrynicolaou.com/

fullMaturity and Love with Barry Nicolaou51466771-9a52-46a9-ba0d-fe0d00a1a502Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:48:54 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2022) In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2022)bd09c08c-b68e-4f8b-bdd9-3d2d35dc9e99Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2022) In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2022)1ef44c7e-5c84-48f0-95b0-9edc9e95b2a8Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2022) In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2022)66ccabdc-b13c-4471-a80e-c3884442a77aWed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2022) In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 285: Story of Hanukkah (2022)e5ccbfa9-d226-4042-b597-c79c76d27c2bWed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2022) Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every situation, but are meant to help guide us towards wisdom. He also highlights a piece from Sirach that encourages us to avoid &quot;deserted places&quot;—calling us not only to stay away from sin, but to stay away from what leads us to sin. The readings are 1 Maccabees 3, Sirach 7-9, and Proverbs 22:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2022)c8fa18b0-344c-4a9d-aa64-0ed922f16b84Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2022) Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every situation, but are meant to help guide us towards wisdom. He also highlights a piece from Sirach that encourages us to avoid &quot;deserted places&quot;—calling us not only to stay away from sin, but to stay away from what leads us to sin. The readings are 1 Maccabees 3, Sirach 7-9, and Proverbs 22:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2022)91cf9dbe-10d8-4704-ad87-fd9f465ee9dbTue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2022) Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every situation, but are meant to help guide us towards wisdom. He also highlights a piece from Sirach that encourages us to avoid &quot;deserted places&quot;—calling us not only to stay away from sin, but to stay away from what leads us to sin. The readings are 1 Maccabees 3, Sirach 7-9, and Proverbs 22:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2022)354af4f9-2ae7-4892-ae6a-9a811812ded7Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2022) Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every situation, but are meant to help guide us towards wisdom. He also highlights a piece from Sirach that encourages us to avoid &quot;deserted places&quot;—calling us not only to stay away from sin, but to stay away from what leads us to sin. The readings are 1 Maccabees 3, Sirach 7-9, and Proverbs 22:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2022)cd23ea5c-c9ba-42ce-b90e-9b418355a9a0Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDavid Harewood: The Chilling Story Of How A Hollywood Star Lost His MindDavid Harewood is an award-winning actor, star of Supergirl and Homeland, and best-selling author behind Maybe I Don’t Belong Here, one of the best-reviewed and best-selling books of 2021. One of the best actors of his generation, with honours from Queen Elizabeth to prove it, David’s road to the top had to overcome his psychosis, which at one point drove him to the point of insanity and left him sectioned into a psychiatric hospital. With his life as he knew it on the brink, David rebuilt his life and career to reach the very top of the entertainment business. Scars like this take time to mend, and sometimes leave unexpected traces. David is controversially honest that losing his mind, in a way, helped him find his creativity. This isn’t the message that everyone wants to hear, but David’s frankness about how his darkest times set him apart from everyone else is a story you don’t want to miss. Follow David: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CLLi9F Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MmT5xQ David's book: https://amzn.to/3RI13m4 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Harewood is an award-winning actor, star of Supergirl and Homeland, and best-selling author behind Maybe I Don’t Belong Here, one of the best-reviewed and best-selling books of 2021. One of the best actors of his generation, with honours from Queen Elizabeth to prove it, David’s road to the top had to overcome his psychosis, which at one point drove him to the point of insanity and left him sectioned into a psychiatric hospital. With his life as he knew it on the brink, David rebuilt his life and career to reach the very top of the entertainment business. Scars like this take time to mend, and sometimes leave unexpected traces. David is controversially honest that losing his mind, in a way, helped him find his creativity. This isn’t the message that everyone wants to hear, but David’s frankness about how his darkest times set him apart from everyone else is a story you don’t want to miss. Follow David: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CLLi9F Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MmT5xQ David's book: https://amzn.to/3RI13m4 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDavid Harewood: The Chilling Story Of How A Hollywood Star Lost His Mindb1f70759-a06f-4959-95ff-039e8cc04e2dMon, 10 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +00005577https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2022) Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2022)e3aa68ef-2eac-46ec-9470-267ace0017daMon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2022) Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2022)1d63da55-c41f-469d-b44d-6d8f158f42a4Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2022) Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2022)7782a614-ed1b-4b54-90e6-0f31e0f05256Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2022) Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias&#39; zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God&#39;s laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 283: Mattathias Attacks (2022)30b0a208-6fa2-414d-bd7a-e9501a3eed46Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2022) As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2022)e2ecbf36-7985-4f9b-a49a-d8fbdbf73b78Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2022) As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2022)269bd21c-526b-406a-8fb8-37dffdbeaacbSun, 09 Oct 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2022) As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2022)939f18b1-128f-4e1a-babe-d33cea42cb95Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2022) As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2022)8c05770f-164f-4b04-bb2b-6233209b8dadSun, 09 Oct 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Maccabean Revolt period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the tenth biblical period in our journey, which begins with the Greek oppression of the Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes, and ends with Herodian rule of the Holy Land. Jeff and Fr. Mike walk us through the key events of this period, highlighting the zealous response of the Maccabean family, the celebration of Hanukkah, and the heroic martyrdom of Jews who would not betray their religious identity in the midst of persecution. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 20229b2c8cc2-db59-4402-9989-6a2627ff36b6Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Maccabean Revolt period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the tenth biblical period in our journey, which begins with the Greek oppression of the Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes, and ends with Herodian rule of the Holy Land. Jeff and Fr. Mike walk us through the key events of this period, highlighting the zealous response of the Maccabean family, the celebration of Hanukkah, and the heroic martyrdom of Jews who would not betray their religious identity in the midst of persecution. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 202206352d01-cfe8-4e14-9a18-c184ce6b64f9Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Maccabean Revolt period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the tenth biblical period in our journey, which begins with the Greek oppression of the Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes, and ends with Herodian rule of the Holy Land. Jeff and Fr. Mike walk us through the key events of this period, highlighting the zealous response of the Maccabean family, the celebration of Hanukkah, and the heroic martyrdom of Jews who would not betray their religious identity in the midst of persecution. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022a02df722-646e-4af2-bc89-495103869a44Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Maccabean Revolt period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the tenth biblical period in our journey, which begins with the Greek oppression of the Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes, and ends with Herodian rule of the Holy Land. Jeff and Fr. Mike walk us through the key events of this period, highlighting the zealous response of the Maccabean family, the celebration of Hanukkah, and the heroic martyrdom of Jews who would not betray their religious identity in the midst of persecution. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullIntroduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022973002d3-479d-4901-9ea2-4d19c3420aebSun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/9/22 Growing Through the Motions: Start With Why Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our Why is a Who. We can know exactly what to do and how to do it. So much of our lives can be spent doing more and more, but never knowing exactly why. But if the reason behind our actions is Jesus, then we can truly be free to love every time we say "yes" to our Who. Mass Readings from October 9, 2022: 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalms 98:1-42 Timothy 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our Why is a Who. We can know exactly what to do and how to do it. So much of our lives can be spent doing more and more, but never knowing exactly why. But if the reason behind our actions is Jesus, then we can truly be free to love every time we say "yes" to our Who. Mass Readings from October 9, 2022: 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalms 98:1-42 Timothy 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19

full10/9/22 Growing Through the Motions: Start With Whye8f10e22-84a5-4297-8aae-1435035e4709Sat, 08 Oct 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/9/22 Growing Through the Motions: Start With Why Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our Why is a Who. We can know exactly what to do and how to do it. So much of our lives can be spent doing more and more, but never knowing exactly why. But if the reason behind our actions is Jesus, then we can truly be free to love every time we say "yes" to our Who. Mass Readings from October 9, 2022: 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalms 98:1-42 Timothy 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our Why is a Who. We can know exactly what to do and how to do it. So much of our lives can be spent doing more and more, but never knowing exactly why. But if the reason behind our actions is Jesus, then we can truly be free to love every time we say "yes" to our Who. Mass Readings from October 9, 2022: 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalms 98:1-42 Timothy 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19

full10/9/22 Growing Through the Motions: Start With Why00538edf-a11c-4ac0-a117-e10e973b9c55Sat, 08 Oct 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/9/22 Growing Through the Motions: Start With Why Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our Why is a Who. We can know exactly what to do and how to do it. So much of our lives can be spent doing more and more, but never knowing exactly why. But if the reason behind our actions is Jesus, then we can truly be free to love every time we say "yes" to our Who. Mass Readings from October 9, 2022: 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalms 98:1-42 Timothy 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our Why is a Who. We can know exactly what to do and how to do it. So much of our lives can be spent doing more and more, but never knowing exactly why. But if the reason behind our actions is Jesus, then we can truly be free to love every time we say "yes" to our Who. Mass Readings from October 9, 2022: 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalms 98:1-42 Timothy 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19

full10/9/22 Growing Through the Motions: Start With Why306f5d60-432a-4dec-b3fa-73cf090d4b88Sat, 08 Oct 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Good and Evil (2022) Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 281: Good and Evil (2022)2fa8e8e2-3f67-4118-9ccc-e3d7201ca5cdSat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Good and Evil (2022) Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 281: Good and Evil (2022)45523c2e-4297-4d05-984c-49ae72b1fe18Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Good and Evil (2022) Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 281: Good and Evil (2022)49ad7b13-f997-4bc5-bf3d-706ce2ec2cc4Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 281: Good and Evil (2022) Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malachi 1-4, and Proverbs 21: 25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 281: Good and Evil (2022)06ca7e41-e45f-4e1a-94b7-b74b110f6fecSat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroducing The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Welcome to The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) from Ascension. In 365 days, Fr. Mike Schmitz will read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church, providing explanation, insight, and encouragement along the way. The first episode will launch on January 1st, 2023! Download your copy of the reading plan of The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) at ascensionpress.com/ciy The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) is brought to you by Ascension.

Welcome to The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) from Ascension. In 365 days, Fr. Mike Schmitz will read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church, providing explanation, insight, and encouragement along the way. The first episode will launch on January 1st, 2023! Download your copy of the reading plan of The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) at ascensionpress.com/ciy The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) is brought to you by Ascension.

fullIntroducing The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)e2571a37-ac76-4e48-a6d0-ebc0984bec9bFri, 07 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroducing The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Welcome to The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) from Ascension. In 365 days, Fr. Mike Schmitz will read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church, providing explanation, insight, and encouragement along the way. The first episode will launch on January 1st, 2023! Download your copy of the reading plan of The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) at ascensionpress.com/ciy The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) is brought to you by Ascension.

Welcome to The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) from Ascension. In 365 days, Fr. Mike Schmitz will read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church, providing explanation, insight, and encouragement along the way. The first episode will launch on January 1st, 2023! Download your copy of the reading plan of The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) at ascensionpress.com/ciy The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) is brought to you by Ascension.

fullIntroducing The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)51365920-666b-4b45-9fdf-97079b80b3a9Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 78 - World Leading Therapist: A Simple Habit That Will Change Your Life: Marisa PeerIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Marisa Peer lays out a step by step guide for how to feel like you are enough. The foundation everything we do, every mistake we make, every bad habit we form, is our thoughts. Marisa charts a toxic cycle of self-negativity as ‘Thought, feeling, action, behaviour, thought.’ - it all comes back to thoughts. Change the thoughts, change the action. Change the action, change the behaviour. And so Marisa reveals the life-changing potential of flipping our negative thoughts on our head to say ‘I’m not this, because…’ Listen to the full episode here -https://g2ul0.app.link/41eubuLGUtb Marisa: https://marisapeer.com https://www.instagram.com/marisapeertherapy/ Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Marisa Peer lays out a step by step guide for how to feel like you are enough. The foundation everything we do, every mistake we make, every bad habit we form, is our thoughts. Marisa charts a toxic cycle of self-negativity as ‘Thought, feeling, action, behaviour, thought.’ - it all comes back to thoughts. Change the thoughts, change the action. Change the action, change the behaviour. And so Marisa reveals the life-changing potential of flipping our negative thoughts on our head to say ‘I’m not this, because…’ Listen to the full episode here -https://g2ul0.app.link/41eubuLGUtb Marisa: https://marisapeer.com https://www.instagram.com/marisapeertherapy/ Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 78 - World Leading Therapist: A Simple Habit That Will Change Your Life: Marisa Peer6671aee1-a1c6-4ea6-929b-8318d110aab7Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +00001029https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2022) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Esther and the book of Nehemiah by reflecting on the journey and resilience of the Jewish people thus far in the story of salvation.Fr. Mike explains how, in our lives, we don’t always know how God is going to show up, but we know that he will be faithful. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 12, Esther 9-11, and Proverbs 21:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2022)e096d679-ef5f-404e-b6cf-6f0f73b57e64Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2022) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Esther and the book of Nehemiah by reflecting on the journey and resilience of the Jewish people thus far in the story of salvation.Fr. Mike explains how, in our lives, we don’t always know how God is going to show up, but we know that he will be faithful. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 12, Esther 9-11, and Proverbs 21:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2022)99f058a9-946d-4b4a-9661-83733a9ac58dFri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2022) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Esther and the book of Nehemiah by reflecting on the journey and resilience of the Jewish people thus far in the story of salvation.Fr. Mike explains how, in our lives, we don’t always know how God is going to show up, but we know that he will be faithful. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 12, Esther 9-11, and Proverbs 21:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2022)d7512355-598b-444a-8786-044a36c96d4cFri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2022) Fr. Mike concludes the book of Esther and the book of Nehemiah by reflecting on the journey and resilience of the Jewish people thus far in the story of salvation.Fr. Mike explains how, in our lives, we don’t always know how God is going to show up, but we know that he will be faithful. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 12, Esther 9-11, and Proverbs 21:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 280: The People of the Covenant (2022)7272b87c-cfac-4eea-a64f-81ec42b60a40Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYou Can't Take the Cross Out of Your Life Sometimes when we look at the lives of the Saints we can be tempted to think that God singled them out to suffer more than most. But maybe that suffering is actually a gift... Today, Fr. Mike shares with us how we must orient our lives towards the cross and keep Christ&#39;s passion and death always before us so that when we encounter suffering we will have God&#39;s strength to sustain us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes when we look at the lives of the Saints we can be tempted to think that God singled them out to suffer more than most. But maybe that suffering is actually a gift... Today, Fr. Mike shares with us how we must orient our lives towards the cross and keep Christ&#39;s passion and death always before us so that when we encounter suffering we will have God&#39;s strength to sustain us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullYou Can't Take the Cross Out of Your Life4b909e9f-a241-432f-925f-9c2dc934ecdcThu, 06 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYou Can't Take the Cross Out of Your Life Sometimes when we look at the lives of the Saints we can be tempted to think that God singled them out to suffer more than most. But maybe that suffering is actually a gift... Today, Fr. Mike shares with us how we must orient our lives towards the cross and keep Christ&#39;s passion and death always before us so that when we encounter suffering we will have God&#39;s strength to sustain us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes when we look at the lives of the Saints we can be tempted to think that God singled them out to suffer more than most. But maybe that suffering is actually a gift... Today, Fr. Mike shares with us how we must orient our lives towards the cross and keep Christ&#39;s passion and death always before us so that when we encounter suffering we will have God&#39;s strength to sustain us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullYou Can't Take the Cross Out of Your Lifeb1bfffde-53c6-4348-92ed-670a02c14333Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZechariah 5 – Two VisionsZechariah 5

Zechariah 5

fullZechariah 5 – Two Visions1e55cd12-6d83-4b51-aa46-3be64148e797Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0000606https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Boys Are Not Becoming MenToday John and Sam are joined by Jason Craig. Jason has spent years studying and defining the rites of passage boys must take to become men. He has applied this anthropological research to the teachings and lived reality of Christ and His Church, and he shares his discovery with us. The author of Leaving Boyhood Behind, he explains to us how societies have been built around raising boys to adult maturity through recognizable passages and more importantly how our society is lacking in providing these necessary stages of initiation. Fraternus - Click Here St. Joseph Farm - Click Here The Sword and Spade - Click Here 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today John and Sam are joined by Jason Craig. Jason has spent years studying and defining the rites of passage boys must take to become men. He has applied this anthropological research to the teachings and lived reality of Christ and His Church, and he shares his discovery with us. The author of Leaving Boyhood Behind, he explains to us how societies have been built around raising boys to adult maturity through recognizable passages and more importantly how our society is lacking in providing these necessary stages of initiation. Fraternus - Click Here St. Joseph Farm - Click Here The Sword and Spade - Click Here 🔴 The Catholic Gentleman On Patreon Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy Boys Are Not Becoming Mencec72bdb-55f4-4549-9d70-7cad44903c6cThu, 06 Oct 2022 10:15:00 +00003326https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorld Leading Life Coach: 3 Steps To Figuring Out ANYTHING You Want: Marie ForleoMarie Forleo is a New York Times bestselling author, and the biggest life coach in the world. She offers world leading advice in how to communication in relationships, how to overcome fear, and how to bring a growth mindset to everything that you do. Marie has done so much in her life, from building a world-leading life and executive-coaching business to starring in fitness DVDs. Her advice and wisdom is so broad because her experience is so varied. Her mantra is ‘everything is figureoutable’ - a unique philosophy that emphasises how you can overcome the mental obstacles that hold you back from doing the things that make you happy and fulfilled, but also when to recognise how to take a step back and negotiate the facts of life. It’s a hard balance to strike, but in this conversation Marie explains exactly how to do it… Follow Maria: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3T2ztkH Youtube - https://bit.ly/3RFgc7y Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marie Forleo is a New York Times bestselling author, and the biggest life coach in the world. She offers world leading advice in how to communication in relationships, how to overcome fear, and how to bring a growth mindset to everything that you do. Marie has done so much in her life, from building a world-leading life and executive-coaching business to starring in fitness DVDs. Her advice and wisdom is so broad because her experience is so varied. Her mantra is ‘everything is figureoutable’ - a unique philosophy that emphasises how you can overcome the mental obstacles that hold you back from doing the things that make you happy and fulfilled, but also when to recognise how to take a step back and negotiate the facts of life. It’s a hard balance to strike, but in this conversation Marie explains exactly how to do it… Follow Maria: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3T2ztkH Youtube - https://bit.ly/3RFgc7y Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWorld Leading Life Coach: 3 Steps To Figuring Out ANYTHING You Want: Marie Forleo17eb724c-1ba9-49e9-8537-98a7f51f2f78Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +00005589https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2022) Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today’s chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, as well as our freedom to adopt or reject them. Today we read from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8, 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2022)258a804d-78a1-45b0-96ff-c1961d65ab8bThu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2022) Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today’s chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, as well as our freedom to adopt or reject them. Today we read from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8, 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2022)7da027ae-88e0-4e21-8585-92a1e54e97e5Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2022) Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today’s chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, as well as our freedom to adopt or reject them. Today we read from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8, 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2022)d18e3d70-e758-48db-873d-9bc0bcd5dc2fThu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2022) Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today’s chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, as well as our freedom to adopt or reject them. Today we read from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8, 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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

fullDay 279: Blessings and Burdens (2022)d8469fb7-3184-493d-bb63-056136a27ee2Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#453 Doing Catholic Apologetics with Muslims - Charbel RaishCharbel Raish, founder and chief executive of Parousia, one of Australia&#8217;s leading Catholic media apostolates joins us for a discussion of his early embrace of Islam and his subsequent rediscovery of Catholic Faith. Cy Kellett: Charbel Raish from Sydney, Australia. Thanks for being with us. Charbel Raish: Thanks for having me. Cy Kellett: From Parousia Ministries. Charbel Raish: That&#8217;s right. Cy Kellett: And is that, that&#8217;s- Charbel Raish: Parousia. Parousia. Yeah, it was, we&#8217;re known as Parousia Media for a long time, but then we dropped the word media because we do s…

Charbel Raish, founder and chief executive of Parousia, one of Australia&#8217;s leading Catholic media apostolates joins us for a discussion of his early embrace of Islam and his subsequent rediscovery of Catholic Faith. Cy Kellett: Charbel Raish from Sydney, Australia. Thanks for being with us. Charbel Raish: Thanks for having me. Cy Kellett: From Parousia Ministries. Charbel Raish: That&#8217;s right. Cy Kellett: And is that, that&#8217;s- Charbel Raish: Parousia. Parousia. Yeah, it was, we&#8217;re known as Parousia Media for a long time, but then we dropped the word media because we do s…

#453 Doing Catholic Apologetics with Muslims - Charbel Raish33c0a1c8-bf0f-42a0-8035-038a4be3c489Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#262A: Do I Have to?Colossians 3:12-17 &amp; Ephesians 5:20 Today we read Paul's letter to the Colossians. He writes, " And whatever you do,&nbsp;whether in word or action, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks&nbsp;to God the Father through him." The kids will learn that this really means in whatever we do. We don't give thanks or serve God only when we are having fun or getting a gift. &nbsp;To help them understand, we use real life examples: Instead of complaining that they they have to clean up their toys, they can remember they get to clean them up because they are thankful God gave them toys to clean up. I hope &nbsp;today's episode reminds your family of God's truth and encourages conversations.&nbsp; Parents, please join us in our goal of sponsoring 100 children through Compassion International. We've made the process effortless. Please go to compassion.com/kbs or text KBS to 83393 If you already sponsor a child or begin, please email me: biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com &nbsp;I would like to do something special in a future episode! To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colossians 3:12-17 &amp; Ephesians 5:20 Today we read Paul's letter to the Colossians. He writes, " And whatever you do,&nbsp;whether in word or action, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks&nbsp;to God the Father through him." The kids will learn that this really means in whatever we do. We don't give thanks or serve God only when we are having fun or getting a gift. &nbsp;To help them understand, we use real life examples: Instead of complaining that they they have to clean up their toys, they can remember they get to clean them up because they are thankful God gave them toys to clean up. I hope &nbsp;today's episode reminds your family of God's truth and encourages conversations.&nbsp; Parents, please join us in our goal of sponsoring 100 children through Compassion International. We've made the process effortless. Please go to compassion.com/kbs or text KBS to 83393 If you already sponsor a child or begin, please email me: biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com &nbsp;I would like to do something special in a future episode! To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#262A: Do I Have to?611d75d8-61f8-41b9-8ac7-62689852caafWed, 05 Oct 2022 10:00:38 +0000618https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: Power in Weakness (2022) Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 278: Power in Weakness (2022)31a27db3-b539-4556-827d-44b2b7c30e0bWed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: Power in Weakness (2022) Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 278: Power in Weakness (2022)5e38bd69-0205-489a-a312-8c29677e3362Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: Power in Weakness (2022) Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 278: Power in Weakness (2022)b769e204-43a4-4fcc-95aa-a18d5b75180aWed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 278: Power in Weakness (2022) Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king’s heart to gentleness. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 278: Power in Weakness (2022)f9e22f40-b679-4a9f-8638-826e3818b85bWed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSix Biggest Coaching TakeawaysEpisode 100, yay! It's been almost 2 years since I started this podcast, and it's been quite the adventure. At the same time, I've been helping countless men to forever change their lives for the better. What's surprising is how many failings in common we all have. We all fall to the same sins. We tend to then lose sight of ourselves in the process and drown in shame. But there is hope! In this episode I explore the six most common problems I've encountered in my time coaching, and what to do about them. It's extremely likely at least one of these will affect you. Let me know what you think, I'm always looking for more feedback

Episode 100, yay! It's been almost 2 years since I started this podcast, and it's been quite the adventure. At the same time, I've been helping countless men to forever change their lives for the better. What's surprising is how many failings in common we all have. We all fall to the same sins. We tend to then lose sight of ourselves in the process and drown in shame. But there is hope! In this episode I explore the six most common problems I've encountered in my time coaching, and what to do about them. It's extremely likely at least one of these will affect you. Let me know what you think, I'm always looking for more feedback

fullSix Biggest Coaching Takeawaysf5a784bf-b92a-477f-92fb-2d0367871c21Tue, 04 Oct 2022 03:18:25 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Such a Time as This (2022) Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 277: Such a Time as This (2022)f291c31f-707a-4610-a546-2a335f3dc18bTue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Such a Time as This (2022) Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 277: Such a Time as This (2022)52ec45dc-d25a-435a-ba20-7fd5de4193b3Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Such a Time as This (2022) Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 277: Such a Time as This (2022)49f3ff03-660a-448a-9662-ce9bafde4d01Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 277: Such a Time as This (2022) Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God&#39;s will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has brought us, &quot;for such a time as this&quot;. The readings are Nehemiah 9, Esther 4 and 14, and Proverbs 21:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 277: Such a Time as This (2022)a46190f4-aa0d-440d-9d1d-ddfbc950599dTue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow I Became The Worlds Best DJ With Only One Arm: Black CoffeeBlack Coffee is one of the biggest DJs in the world, and one of the largest musical artists to ever come out of Africa full stop. Charging up to $300,000 a set, he’s one of the most coveted and in-demand DJs in the game today. But what people may not know about him is that he’s climbed to the top of the DJ world while being able to spin with only one arm, losing his ability to use the other in a tragic childhood accident. From the greatest adversity comes the greatest achievement, though, and Black Coffee took it as more inspiration to drive towards his dreams - relentlessly, unrelentingly, fearlessly. Black Coffee’s story is truly inspiring. He is just one of many we’re bringing to you this Black History Month, during which we’re making a special effort to bring you essential conversations with people of colour who are thought and industry leaders in their fields. Follow Black Coffee: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realblackcoffee/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/realblackcoffee Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black Coffee is one of the biggest DJs in the world, and one of the largest musical artists to ever come out of Africa full stop. Charging up to $300,000 a set, he’s one of the most coveted and in-demand DJs in the game today. But what people may not know about him is that he’s climbed to the top of the DJ world while being able to spin with only one arm, losing his ability to use the other in a tragic childhood accident. From the greatest adversity comes the greatest achievement, though, and Black Coffee took it as more inspiration to drive towards his dreams - relentlessly, unrelentingly, fearlessly. Black Coffee’s story is truly inspiring. He is just one of many we’re bringing to you this Black History Month, during which we’re making a special effort to bring you essential conversations with people of colour who are thought and industry leaders in their fields. Follow Black Coffee: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realblackcoffee/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/realblackcoffee Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow I Became The Worlds Best DJ With Only One Arm: Black Coffee847159ee-fd56-46bf-8ebb-41f7eea2b03eMon, 03 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +00004024https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Haman's Plan (2022) As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 276: Haman's Plan (2022)1f7032eb-b46f-4545-993b-b7e576b776ecMon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Haman's Plan (2022) As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 276: Haman's Plan (2022)01e25b5c-ca69-4be4-a0d7-ae4b64ff8576Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Haman's Plan (2022) As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 276: Haman's Plan (2022)fee2e337-c168-4a65-a48e-f048cbd355c0Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 276: Haman's Plan (2022) As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 276: Haman's Plan (2022)3b173fe7-ef39-48cd-b8f4-bb8b02c8375bMon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2022) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2022)fe784773-07f8-4745-a585-500c392ede94Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2022) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2022)342e15d0-02bc-4ebe-b2db-515c1463c469Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2022) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2022)ec20af8f-bd38-4a88-b8b8-496af8e506cdSun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2022) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2022)a9e0664f-4733-4807-9676-bea685666821Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/2/22 Growing Through the Motions: Passion or Duty? Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Duty is not the enemy. So much of life is doing our duty. Doing what we are supposed to do. And yet, there are times when this means that we only “go through the motions”. There is a chance for us to do more however…we can choose to grow. Mass Readings from October 2, 2022: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-92 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Luke 17:5-10

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Duty is not the enemy. So much of life is doing our duty. Doing what we are supposed to do. And yet, there are times when this means that we only “go through the motions”. There is a chance for us to do more however…we can choose to grow. Mass Readings from October 2, 2022: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-92 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Luke 17:5-10

full10/2/22 Growing Through the Motions: Passion or Duty?bdabe66c-2949-4e2f-a25f-4a9f367dc47fSat, 01 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/2/22 Growing Through the Motions: Passion or Duty? Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Duty is not the enemy. So much of life is doing our duty. Doing what we are supposed to do. And yet, there are times when this means that we only “go through the motions”. There is a chance for us to do more however…we can choose to grow. Mass Readings from October 2, 2022: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-92 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Luke 17:5-10

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Duty is not the enemy. So much of life is doing our duty. Doing what we are supposed to do. And yet, there are times when this means that we only “go through the motions”. There is a chance for us to do more however…we can choose to grow. Mass Readings from October 2, 2022: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-92 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Luke 17:5-10

full10/2/22 Growing Through the Motions: Passion or Duty?abdde60c-5394-46cd-bc4f-ec34955381d3Sat, 01 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/2/22 Growing Through the Motions: Passion or Duty? Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Duty is not the enemy. So much of life is doing our duty. Doing what we are supposed to do. And yet, there are times when this means that we only “go through the motions”. There is a chance for us to do more however…we can choose to grow. Mass Readings from October 2, 2022: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-92 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Luke 17:5-10

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Duty is not the enemy. So much of life is doing our duty. Doing what we are supposed to do. And yet, there are times when this means that we only “go through the motions”. There is a chance for us to do more however…we can choose to grow. Mass Readings from October 2, 2022: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-92 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Luke 17:5-10

full10/2/22 Growing Through the Motions: Passion or Duty?b50218bf-da5e-4976-beb8-039f79f3999aSat, 01 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2022) Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2022)3f4caaed-19cf-4cdc-a667-f352e891a0caSat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2022) Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2022)394f1d1d-0d61-4bd4-8b76-2ca06650ec84Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2022) Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2022)d7a1d0f9-4e2f-4765-a771-789866d2d083Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2022) Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God&#39;s work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 274: Perseverance in Opposition (2022)c5e58f2d-967b-46d2-8634-a8a35d208f98Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#452 The Sinister Plot of the Transgender Movement - Don JohnsonToday&#8217;s children face many new adversities that past generations could never have imagined. Filmmaker, Don Johnson sits down to discuss his new film Dysconnected, and the truth behind this radical movement thats being pushed on our children. Dysconnected: The Real Story Behind the Transgender Explosion Cy Kellett : Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Ct Kellett, your host, and very happy to welcome my friend Don Johnson this time to talk about a new film that Don has. This is actually a very bus…

Today&#8217;s children face many new adversities that past generations could never have imagined. Filmmaker, Don Johnson sits down to discuss his new film Dysconnected, and the truth behind this radical movement thats being pushed on our children. Dysconnected: The Real Story Behind the Transgender Explosion Cy Kellett : Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Ct Kellett, your host, and very happy to welcome my friend Don Johnson this time to talk about a new film that Don has. This is actually a very bus…

#452 The Sinister Plot of the Transgender Movement - Don Johnson05d1e138-5cc3-4fa5-ac2a-2724295ba738Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 77 - Nike CMO: Three Steps to Genius Marketing: Greg HoffmanIn this moment, Greg Hoffman breaks down why you should sweat the small stuff. A big believer in setting team values, the best teams have a code that they operate by whether the team leader is present or not. Getting a strong sense of culture in those teams is no easy task, but in this moment Greg breaks it down step by step. Greg explains how he wanted his team to be known for ‘Empathy, Curiosity, and Courage’, guided by the philosophy of seeing what others could see, but finding what they couldn’t. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/sxP6K2iUJtb Greg: hhttps://www.instagram.com/ghoff70/ https://mobile.twitter.com/g_hoffm Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, Greg Hoffman breaks down why you should sweat the small stuff. A big believer in setting team values, the best teams have a code that they operate by whether the team leader is present or not. Getting a strong sense of culture in those teams is no easy task, but in this moment Greg breaks it down step by step. Greg explains how he wanted his team to be known for ‘Empathy, Curiosity, and Courage’, guided by the philosophy of seeing what others could see, but finding what they couldn’t. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/sxP6K2iUJtb Greg: hhttps://www.instagram.com/ghoff70/ https://mobile.twitter.com/g_hoffm Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 77 - Nike CMO: Three Steps to Genius Marketing: Greg Hoffman86719806-df03-4713-88a4-6bf7c23c7221Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000671https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: The Lord's Work (2022) Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 273: The Lord's Work (2022)b4ba2b4a-3439-4b33-abfa-9641c48d106eFri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: The Lord's Work (2022) Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 273: The Lord's Work (2022)8353ae00-a351-44ed-b95a-5f12d9836defFri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: The Lord's Work (2022) Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 273: The Lord's Work (2022)20a97509-6f8f-47e4-95ad-0ffc48393ca8Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 273: The Lord's Work (2022) Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues discussing the call of Nehemiah and how we should approach the work the Lord calls us to do. He explains why all work is divine participation in God’s Kingdom on earth and encourages us to remember our service to God and to others, keeping our focus on serving and loving in the realm of our influence. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 3, Zechariah 14, and Proverbs 20:23-26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 273: The Lord's Work (2022)9ee30c5f-96a2-4885-8739-4e45bb837713Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStruggling to Share the Gospel? Here's What's Missing (Today&#39;s video/podcast is an excerpt from, &quot;The 99, A New System for Evangelization.&quot; To learn more about this amazing resource, visit: https://bit.ly/3E39THU) Every Christian is called to go into the world and make disciples. But how do we actually do this? Today, Fr. Mike tells us that before we can live out the mission of the Church, one thing is needed: a personal relationship with Jesus and his Church. Without this relationship, our missionary efforts simply become another well-meaning chore or good deed. Our relationship with Christ gives our works meaning and purpose. It is vital, then, that our missionary identity be rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus and his Church.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

(Today&#39;s video/podcast is an excerpt from, &quot;The 99, A New System for Evangelization.&quot; To learn more about this amazing resource, visit: https://bit.ly/3E39THU) Every Christian is called to go into the world and make disciples. But how do we actually do this? Today, Fr. Mike tells us that before we can live out the mission of the Church, one thing is needed: a personal relationship with Jesus and his Church. Without this relationship, our missionary efforts simply become another well-meaning chore or good deed. Our relationship with Christ gives our works meaning and purpose. It is vital, then, that our missionary identity be rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus and his Church.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullStruggling to Share the Gospel? Here's What's Missing3f4c34e7-50c3-4504-b3c6-d55b6eaab5bdThu, 29 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStruggling to Share the Gospel? Here's What's Missing (Today&#39;s video/podcast is an excerpt from, &quot;The 99, A New System for Evangelization.&quot; To learn more about this amazing resource, visit: https://bit.ly/3E39THU) Every Christian is called to go into the world and make disciples. But how do we actually do this? Today, Fr. Mike tells us that before we can live out the mission of the Church, one thing is needed: a personal relationship with Jesus and his Church. Without this relationship, our missionary efforts simply become another well-meaning chore or good deed. Our relationship with Christ gives our works meaning and purpose. It is vital, then, that our missionary identity be rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus and his Church.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

(Today&#39;s video/podcast is an excerpt from, &quot;The 99, A New System for Evangelization.&quot; To learn more about this amazing resource, visit: https://bit.ly/3E39THU) Every Christian is called to go into the world and make disciples. But how do we actually do this? Today, Fr. Mike tells us that before we can live out the mission of the Church, one thing is needed: a personal relationship with Jesus and his Church. Without this relationship, our missionary efforts simply become another well-meaning chore or good deed. Our relationship with Christ gives our works meaning and purpose. It is vital, then, that our missionary identity be rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus and his Church.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullStruggling to Share the Gospel? Here's What's Missingc99e9250-fbe4-4c82-8e2f-351a27a3a2d0Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZechariah 4 – Small ThingsZechariah 4

Zechariah 4

fullZechariah 4 – Small Thingsa61d1004-8380-4437-972f-5807ed54b22bThu, 29 Sep 2022 12:30:00 +0000475https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFighting Hackers with Our Lady's HelpToday John and Sam are joined by the man who recovered our Instagram page from a hacker in India. We discuss the situation this hacker put us in, privacy concerns in the digital space, and how to protect yourself and your identity. We also hear some miraculous stories of how God brought him back into the Church and continues to guide him today. Finally, you will learn how Our Lady has provided us men both a sword to combat evil as well as a shield to protect ourselves from demonic attacks. 🔴 Join our Mission - https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today John and Sam are joined by the man who recovered our Instagram page from a hacker in India. We discuss the situation this hacker put us in, privacy concerns in the digital space, and how to protect yourself and your identity. We also hear some miraculous stories of how God brought him back into the Church and continues to guide him today. Finally, you will learn how Our Lady has provided us men both a sword to combat evil as well as a shield to protect ourselves from demonic attacks. 🔴 Join our Mission - https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFighting Hackers with Our Lady's Helpac1f39ba-a1fd-41a4-9b94-f473a436997fThu, 29 Sep 2022 10:15:00 +00002471https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAlex Scott: I’ve Never Told The FULL Truth About My PastAlex Scott is a television personality and former professional football player. With 140 England caps, she’s one of the best players this country has ever produced. But there’s another side to Alex that she’s kept secret up to now. Because Alex’s early life was not one of safety or security. She’s bravely decided to speak up about the trauma of her abusive father, and how that has shaped her mentality to this day. It’s never easy to admit something like this, and Alex Scott’s honesty in this conversation is courageous. It’s the same courageousness Alex has shown every day of her life, to achieve incredible things, no matter where she’s from, or what she’s overcome. Follow Alex: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexscott2/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/alexscott Alex's book: https://amzn.to/3dPryIj Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Scott is a television personality and former professional football player. With 140 England caps, she’s one of the best players this country has ever produced. But there’s another side to Alex that she’s kept secret up to now. Because Alex’s early life was not one of safety or security. She’s bravely decided to speak up about the trauma of her abusive father, and how that has shaped her mentality to this day. It’s never easy to admit something like this, and Alex Scott’s honesty in this conversation is courageous. It’s the same courageousness Alex has shown every day of her life, to achieve incredible things, no matter where she’s from, or what she’s overcome. Follow Alex: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexscott2/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/alexscott Alex's book: https://amzn.to/3dPryIj Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAlex Scott: I’ve Never Told The FULL Truth About My Past616e18c4-efe3-49cd-8e37-0c0d9452283cThu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +00006169https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2022) Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2022)baede742-4a9b-4791-8c83-6a494ad46f7eThu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2022) Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2022)e88fb116-906a-4454-a67f-22e2bc5410faThu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2022) Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2022)dbdecba7-c68d-4613-ac81-7aedf1e324e4Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2022) Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 272: The Call of Nehemiah (2022)19517852-ca54-4614-b628-242650121f6bThu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#451 Did God Really Make Men and Women Equal? - Deborah SavageTheologian Deborah Savage, currently teaching at Franciscan University in Steubenville, delves into the Hebrew wording of Genesis 1 and 2 to uncover new and liberating insights into God&#8217;s revelation of the meaning of womanhood and manhood. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast, for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. There&#8217;s some accusation against the Catholic faith actually, that perhaps it has strains of misogyny in it, maybe strains of a kind of old way of thinking about men and women that makes men the superiors of women, o…

Theologian Deborah Savage, currently teaching at Franciscan University in Steubenville, delves into the Hebrew wording of Genesis 1 and 2 to uncover new and liberating insights into God&#8217;s revelation of the meaning of womanhood and manhood. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast, for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. There&#8217;s some accusation against the Catholic faith actually, that perhaps it has strains of misogyny in it, maybe strains of a kind of old way of thinking about men and women that makes men the superiors of women, o…

#451 Did God Really Make Men and Women Equal? - Deborah Savage8f9aa9ed-58e1-4939-99e0-232de114791bWed, 28 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2022) Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2022)0a7fd60e-5915-4a23-a2ab-f5acc3071850Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2022) Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2022)727ed44d-5445-4db9-bcca-dc462e12c7b2Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2022) Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2022)0c9406ba-9967-4f0f-90a9-6ce5b5008020Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2022) Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses God’s instruction to the people of Israel not to marry women from foreign lands. He explains why God would provide this instruction and how Ezra reacted when he discovered that many prominent Israelites had not obeyed it. He also identifies the prophecies of Palm Sunday and the thirty pieces of silver found in Zechariah. Today’s readings are Ezra 9-10, Zechariah 9-11, and Proverbs 20:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2022)9b14c340-85fb-4cd4-a297-961124949a4aWed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2022) Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2022)b22d4d67-3fb2-4ff5-85c4-11681d197f7eTue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2022) Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2022)53576f22-01e9-4354-8199-d0643a6cb08dTue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2022) Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2022)179e1994-614e-4b06-8738-e8bcaa482d07Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2022) Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God’s favor was with Ezra because he set his heart to study God&#39;s laws, to obey his laws, and to teach his laws to others. We also learn about hypocritical fasting, and how our sacrifices should remind us that everything ultimately belongs to God at all times. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 7-8, Zechariah 7-8, and Proverbs 20:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 270: God's Favor with Ezra (2022)eeeda5aa-a42d-4886-8e2d-e77f3e6ab0b7Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMy Journey with Marital ADHDMy wife recently announced that she was diagnosed with adult ADHD. Maybe you don't know much about that - I sure didn't before this adventure started. I'm sad to say I didn't handle it well at first. Sometimes I still don't! Join me in this episode as I talk about the 4 stages I went through in dealing with my wife's behavior and our marriage in light of her diagnosis. I didn't start out great, but what I learned applies to every time we don't like something about our spouse. This episode is raw, and a little bit embarrassing. Let me know what you think!

My wife recently announced that she was diagnosed with adult ADHD. Maybe you don't know much about that - I sure didn't before this adventure started. I'm sad to say I didn't handle it well at first. Sometimes I still don't! Join me in this episode as I talk about the 4 stages I went through in dealing with my wife's behavior and our marriage in light of her diagnosis. I didn't start out great, but what I learned applies to every time we don't like something about our spouse. This episode is raw, and a little bit embarrassing. Let me know what you think!

fullMy Journey with Marital ADHD2baedebb-edca-456a-82fc-8d6f680d9fd0Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:41:42 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMaisie Williams: The Painful Past Of A Game Of Thrones StarMaisie Williams is one of the biggest actors in the world today. One of the breakout stars of Game of Thrones, Maisie hasn’t known a normal life since she was 11 years old when she was cast in the biggest tv show in the world. In this pathfinding and boundary-breaking conversation, Maisie reveals for the first time just how hard her start in life was. Even close to home, she had to overcome those who didn’t believe in her, and has had to battle through mental health issues ever since. Few journeys we’ve seen of people being able to define and find meaning in their own life despite those who doubt them are as inspiring as the one we’ve seen with Maisie. We are so proud of Maisie for bringing courage and honesty to the table today. It’s nothing less than the norm for her, because she’s shown courage and honesty all her life. Follow Maisie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maisie_williams/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maisie_Williams Maisie recommends this website if you need to talk to someone, it has got her through some of her worst days: https://www.7cups.com/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maisie Williams is one of the biggest actors in the world today. One of the breakout stars of Game of Thrones, Maisie hasn’t known a normal life since she was 11 years old when she was cast in the biggest tv show in the world. In this pathfinding and boundary-breaking conversation, Maisie reveals for the first time just how hard her start in life was. Even close to home, she had to overcome those who didn’t believe in her, and has had to battle through mental health issues ever since. Few journeys we’ve seen of people being able to define and find meaning in their own life despite those who doubt them are as inspiring as the one we’ve seen with Maisie. We are so proud of Maisie for bringing courage and honesty to the table today. It’s nothing less than the norm for her, because she’s shown courage and honesty all her life. Follow Maisie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maisie_williams/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Maisie_Williams Maisie recommends this website if you need to talk to someone, it has got her through some of her worst days: https://www.7cups.com/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMaisie Williams: The Painful Past Of A Game Of Thrones Star0096cecc-eea9-410a-ac67-10ceecdccf95Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +00006797https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2022) Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2022)9e779581-2465-49c7-ad21-898407e155a8Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2022) Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2022)1ab29c66-4588-4caa-a47f-c9e90f05247cMon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2022) Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2022)6d3f789a-22f8-40fe-8421-a891d2acbe5aMon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2022) Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us not to be discouraged about the small things happening in our lives, because just as we see through Zechariah&#39;s visions, God takes small things and turns them into great triumphs. He also touches on the dedication of Israel to rebuild the temple, and the connection between the crowing of Joshua and the crowning of Christ the King. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 5-6, Zechariah 4-6, and Proverbs 20:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 269: The Day of Small Things (2022)fe8741fe-dddc-4073-abd1-2df46f5277d8Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2022) Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2022)e783f2ab-cd09-46d5-a26a-23770a7c7091Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2022) Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2022)2d3c490d-b0b2-4de1-b4be-e856e0817871Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2022) Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2022)cf10158a-afe3-453f-893b-6ba735d2fa30Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2022) Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to take us through the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of moving on from the past to see what God is doing in our lives right now. He also gives some context on the Samaritans and what was happening across Jerusalem, post return. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 3-4, Zechariah 1-3, and Proverbs 20:4-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 268: Rebuilding the Temple (2022)3cf31bda-6213-4e4c-98a6-e765e0ea47d6Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/25/22 Comfort Breeds Complacency Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Complacency is being satisfied with how things are and not being willing to change them. We are insulated from discomfort in many ways. And our lives of comfort can lead to complacency. But encountering Christ can lead to compassion. Mass Readings from September 25, 2022: Amos 6:1, 4-7 Psalms 146:7-101 Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Complacency is being satisfied with how things are and not being willing to change them. We are insulated from discomfort in many ways. And our lives of comfort can lead to complacency. But encountering Christ can lead to compassion. Mass Readings from September 25, 2022: Amos 6:1, 4-7 Psalms 146:7-101 Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31

full09/25/22 Comfort Breeds Complacencye93b4c3c-a14b-42ad-ac1c-a5905ae2d87aSat, 24 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/25/22 Comfort Breeds Complacency Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Complacency is being satisfied with how things are and not being willing to change them. We are insulated from discomfort in many ways. And our lives of comfort can lead to complacency. But encountering Christ can lead to compassion. Mass Readings from September 25, 2022: Amos 6:1, 4-7 Psalms 146:7-101 Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Complacency is being satisfied with how things are and not being willing to change them. We are insulated from discomfort in many ways. And our lives of comfort can lead to complacency. But encountering Christ can lead to compassion. Mass Readings from September 25, 2022: Amos 6:1, 4-7 Psalms 146:7-101 Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31

full09/25/22 Comfort Breeds Complacency5fc905b4-b416-4384-b128-6ab73e7cda58Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/25/22 Comfort Breeds Complacency Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Complacency is being satisfied with how things are and not being willing to change them. We are insulated from discomfort in many ways. And our lives of comfort can lead to complacency. But encountering Christ can lead to compassion. Mass Readings from September 25, 2022: Amos 6:1, 4-7 Psalms 146:7-101 Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Complacency is being satisfied with how things are and not being willing to change them. We are insulated from discomfort in many ways. And our lives of comfort can lead to complacency. But encountering Christ can lead to compassion. Mass Readings from September 25, 2022: Amos 6:1, 4-7 Psalms 146:7-101 Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31

full09/25/22 Comfort Breeds Complacency29afd14a-bb9b-4172-adf4-428f6cc8b31bSat, 24 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2022)7d3662dd-8e4a-4c39-a9f5-50c81a14d007Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2022)a64247fb-a08c-48ea-84a2-23ef7220db54Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2022)8ca86840-2c03-410d-a2a3-bae974bd748cSat, 24 Sep 2022 00:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the books of Ezra and Haggai, explaining the Israelites&#39; return to the promised land. He also warns us against apathy and indifference in our relationship with God, as we see Israel display towards the temple. Today&#39;s readings are Ezra 1-2, Haggai 1-2, and Proverbs 20:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 267: Indifference and Apathy (2022)73f626e0-b5d5-424a-bcc1-55232c056e0fSat, 24 Sep 2022 00:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022574dc012-5c0e-45e6-827b-d2aa11d8fb3eSat, 24 Sep 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 20223f8d709f-04c1-4889-87d9-bd84dcdad66dSat, 24 Sep 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022771464e2-9087-40dc-852b-271c41943051Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites&#39; return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus&#39; ministry. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 20225f4789f6-7c8e-4545-9fbf-53b21bd9f500Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 As we continue through this year-long journey Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you&#39;re at in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue through this year-long journey Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you&#39;re at in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022085d5543-4cbe-4289-856c-cd68f88a374fSat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 As we continue through this year-long journey Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you&#39;re at in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue through this year-long journey Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you&#39;re at in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) - 20229471cb9e-40b6-42f8-8ebc-0a6f7ef5529cSat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 As we continue through this year-long journey Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you&#39;re at in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue through this year-long journey Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you&#39;re at in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022866a5f79-d373-48f1-8983-34a2ab25e3c2Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 As we continue through this year-long journey Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you&#39;re at in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue through this year-long journey Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encouragement for those who might be struggling. No matter if you&#39;re listening consistently or if you&#39;re &quot;behind&quot;, the Lord will meet you where you&#39;re at in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022b7306d3b-98e8-4538-82aa-c25b19d0a9ffSat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 76 - The Number One Cause Of Anxiety Today: Tom BilyeuIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Tom Bilyeu walks us through how his struggles with anxiety have actually brought him to a place where he enjoys life to the fullest. He walks us through how he breaks his 'rehearsal of failure' and the worries that plague his head through meditation. Sometimes it takes issues in our life for us to see our position in most perspective. For Tom, his mental health battles are what made him sort out his diet, and get into a clear space in his own mind about what mattered to him. And when you have clarity, you can take action. When you take action, things change for the better. Listen to the full episode here -https://g2ul0.app.link/8alYCXxbxtb Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/?hl=en https://twitter.com/TomBilyeu?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Tom Bilyeu walks us through how his struggles with anxiety have actually brought him to a place where he enjoys life to the fullest. He walks us through how he breaks his 'rehearsal of failure' and the worries that plague his head through meditation. Sometimes it takes issues in our life for us to see our position in most perspective. For Tom, his mental health battles are what made him sort out his diet, and get into a clear space in his own mind about what mattered to him. And when you have clarity, you can take action. When you take action, things change for the better. Listen to the full episode here -https://g2ul0.app.link/8alYCXxbxtb Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/?hl=en https://twitter.com/TomBilyeu?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 76 - The Number One Cause Of Anxiety Today: Tom Bilyeuc2cfa09e-0990-462e-b925-6345f7a1f596Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000757https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: Son of the Father (2022) As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 266: Son of the Father (2022)b2ea3389-6cc0-4bc4-ad2b-dabfa5a4eecfFri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: Son of the Father (2022) As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 266: Son of the Father (2022)407186d7-2c82-41db-adf2-7d644079715cFri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: Son of the Father (2022) As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 266: Son of the Father (2022)b074900a-1ae5-4635-824f-2eee174f6aaaFri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 266: Son of the Father (2022) As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ&#39;s passion, explaining the meaning of &quot;Barabbas&quot;, the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 266: Son of the Father (2022)df15b247-55bd-4bb8-98a2-532afd40cce2Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Does the Holy Spirit Actually Do? (Superhero Analogy) (Today&#39;s video/podcast is an excerpt from &quot;Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God.&quot; To learn more about this amazing resource visit: https://tinyurl.com/2hms5dbe ) What happens when we get baptized? What exactly is the transformative power of the Holy Spirit? One of the best ways to understand this sacrament’s effect is through analogies of superheroes. Today, Fr. Mike explains the power of baptism by first recognizing what it is not. Because we are fallen creatures, we can’t be Superman, who has all of his powers within him–we need help from the outside. In other words, we need grace. Grace changes us and alters us internally so that when baptized, we aren’t simply putting on a covering but instead fully healing from our original wounds. Only one superhero, Fr. Mike believes, encompasses the true power of baptism. This hero was good and was made great, just as the Holy Spirit takes us, good sons and daughters of Christ, and makes us great sons and daughters of Christ.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

(Today&#39;s video/podcast is an excerpt from &quot;Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God.&quot; To learn more about this amazing resource visit: https://tinyurl.com/2hms5dbe ) What happens when we get baptized? What exactly is the transformative power of the Holy Spirit? One of the best ways to understand this sacrament’s effect is through analogies of superheroes. Today, Fr. Mike explains the power of baptism by first recognizing what it is not. Because we are fallen creatures, we can’t be Superman, who has all of his powers within him–we need help from the outside. In other words, we need grace. Grace changes us and alters us internally so that when baptized, we aren’t simply putting on a covering but instead fully healing from our original wounds. Only one superhero, Fr. Mike believes, encompasses the true power of baptism. This hero was good and was made great, just as the Holy Spirit takes us, good sons and daughters of Christ, and makes us great sons and daughters of Christ.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Does the Holy Spirit Actually Do? (Superhero Analogy)e7cded98-7dec-48ff-a19f-6e235a927ca8Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Does the Holy Spirit Actually Do? (Superhero Analogy) (Today&#39;s video/podcast is an excerpt from &quot;Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God.&quot; To learn more about this amazing resource visit: https://tinyurl.com/2hms5dbe ) What happens when we get baptized? What exactly is the transformative power of the Holy Spirit? One of the best ways to understand this sacrament’s effect is through analogies of superheroes. Today, Fr. Mike explains the power of baptism by first recognizing what it is not. Because we are fallen creatures, we can’t be Superman, who has all of his powers within him–we need help from the outside. In other words, we need grace. Grace changes us and alters us internally so that when baptized, we aren’t simply putting on a covering but instead fully healing from our original wounds. Only one superhero, Fr. Mike believes, encompasses the true power of baptism. This hero was good and was made great, just as the Holy Spirit takes us, good sons and daughters of Christ, and makes us great sons and daughters of Christ.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

(Today&#39;s video/podcast is an excerpt from &quot;Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God.&quot; To learn more about this amazing resource visit: https://tinyurl.com/2hms5dbe ) What happens when we get baptized? What exactly is the transformative power of the Holy Spirit? One of the best ways to understand this sacrament’s effect is through analogies of superheroes. Today, Fr. Mike explains the power of baptism by first recognizing what it is not. Because we are fallen creatures, we can’t be Superman, who has all of his powers within him–we need help from the outside. In other words, we need grace. Grace changes us and alters us internally so that when baptized, we aren’t simply putting on a covering but instead fully healing from our original wounds. Only one superhero, Fr. Mike believes, encompasses the true power of baptism. This hero was good and was made great, just as the Holy Spirit takes us, good sons and daughters of Christ, and makes us great sons and daughters of Christ.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Does the Holy Spirit Actually Do? (Superhero Analogy)b39d59f3-ca75-4842-8c5f-9e9319e7051eThu, 22 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZechariah 3 – Clean GarmentsZechariah 3

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fullZechariah 3 – Clean Garments705d0161-de35-4341-b610-d402ffd89dd3Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:30:00 +0000552https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAliens and the Catholic ChurchIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John have an intriguing conversation about extraterrestrial intelligence (aliens) and what the Catholic Church has to say about them! We are joined by Dr. Paul Thigpen to discuss what saints and philosophers have argued about for centuries, as well as what it means to us as baptized Catholic men. When placing the possibility of alien existence against the Catholic faith, we enjoy learning and deepening our faith on truths such as human beings created in the Image of God, the fallen nature of man, and our relationship to God's universe. Join us. Dr. Paul Thigpen's Book - Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith - View Subscribe to get every episode - Signup Now Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and help us take this ministry to more men with more resources: Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John have an intriguing conversation about extraterrestrial intelligence (aliens) and what the Catholic Church has to say about them! We are joined by Dr. Paul Thigpen to discuss what saints and philosophers have argued about for centuries, as well as what it means to us as baptized Catholic men. When placing the possibility of alien existence against the Catholic faith, we enjoy learning and deepening our faith on truths such as human beings created in the Image of God, the fallen nature of man, and our relationship to God's universe. Join us. Dr. Paul Thigpen's Book - Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith - View Subscribe to get every episode - Signup Now Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and help us take this ministry to more men with more resources: Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAliens and the Catholic Church2b7d9bc5-64a6-475b-87e3-42c0a6f1ef82Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:45:00 +00003358https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Speaking Expert: How To Speak So Everyone Hears You: Julian TreasureJulian Treasure is a prolific author who is the world-leading expert on how to make yourself heard and be an engaged and empathetic listener. One of the most popular Ted speakers of all time, his talk ‘How to Speak So People Want to Listen’ has been viewed over 50 million times. When Julian speaks, people listen. And what we learned from Julian is that listening and speaking isn’t a simple case of give and take, one person speaking and another one listening. Instead, it’s a circle, the way one person talks effect the way the other person listens, and vice versa. We also learn the ‘leeches’, or common mistakes, that hold people back from effective and clear communicating. Do you think you’re a good listener and speaker? If you sub-consciously answered yes, there might be a crucial skill that you’re missing… Follow Julian:  Twitter - https://twitter.com/juliantreasure?lang=en  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/juliantreasure/?hl=en Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julian Treasure is a prolific author who is the world-leading expert on how to make yourself heard and be an engaged and empathetic listener. One of the most popular Ted speakers of all time, his talk ‘How to Speak So People Want to Listen’ has been viewed over 50 million times. When Julian speaks, people listen. And what we learned from Julian is that listening and speaking isn’t a simple case of give and take, one person speaking and another one listening. Instead, it’s a circle, the way one person talks effect the way the other person listens, and vice versa. We also learn the ‘leeches’, or common mistakes, that hold people back from effective and clear communicating. Do you think you’re a good listener and speaker? If you sub-consciously answered yes, there might be a crucial skill that you’re missing… Follow Julian:  Twitter - https://twitter.com/juliantreasure?lang=en  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/juliantreasure/?hl=en Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Speaking Expert: How To Speak So Everyone Hears You: Julian Treasure611e3adf-cde8-4f60-b05c-15dcae66fd4aThu, 22 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +00006160https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: Sins of Omission (2022) Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 265: Sins of Omission (2022)f8deb7f7-8974-48a5-85c2-63561e135e71Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: Sins of Omission (2022) Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 265: Sins of Omission (2022)7a0519dd-92d0-4c44-b55d-96b2261cbfa5Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: Sins of Omission (2022) Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 265: Sins of Omission (2022)e27c5319-99d3-4686-bf5c-feda729e602eThu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 265: Sins of Omission (2022) Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 265: Sins of Omission (2022)364748ba-3e32-40e7-9a56-7e2d944f25a9Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#450 Can Catholics Follow Astrology? - Jimmy AkinCan Catholics follow astrology? Jimmy Akin, host of Jimmy Akin&#8217;s Mysterious World, joins us to discuss the Catholic approach to astrology. Does the Bible forbid it? Can a Catholic follow the daily horoscope? Is there any reason to believe in astrology at all? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Jimmy Akin is our guest this time and we wanted to ask him about astrology. Actually, astrology been around, I guess, about as long as people have been around, but very …

Can Catholics follow astrology? Jimmy Akin, host of Jimmy Akin&#8217;s Mysterious World, joins us to discuss the Catholic approach to astrology. Does the Bible forbid it? Can a Catholic follow the daily horoscope? Is there any reason to believe in astrology at all? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Jimmy Akin is our guest this time and we wanted to ask him about astrology. Actually, astrology been around, I guess, about as long as people have been around, but very …

#450 Can Catholics Follow Astrology? - Jimmy Akinb2959c9c-0008-4d55-bacf-c87f916902e6Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#261A: Jesus Feeds the 4,000; Compassion part 3Matthew 15:29-39 We continue our compassion series. If you’ve missed the previous ones, please go back and listen as they build upon themselves.&nbsp; Today, we are learning about compassion from the one who did it best and of course, we are talking about Jesus. The scriptures will show how He had compassion on the hungry crowd. We've heard something similar to this before when Jesus fed the &nbsp;5,000. The kids are encouraged to look up Mark 6 &amp; 8 and Matthew 14 &amp;15 where both feedings are recorded. Parents, help them identify similarities and differences between them. Joshua and I also hope you can join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International. &nbsp;We trust the way they work which is why Joshua and I have been sponsoring kids from Compassion International long before this podcast ever aired. It’s by God’s grace that the podcast has grown and we want to use this platform to help as many children as we can. To join us, simply text KBS to 83393 or visit www.compassion.com/kbs Thank you again for listening, for sharing the Bible with your children and for your generosity in praying and supporting the children at Compassion International. If you'd like to contact me, go to &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 15:29-39 We continue our compassion series. If you’ve missed the previous ones, please go back and listen as they build upon themselves.&nbsp; Today, we are learning about compassion from the one who did it best and of course, we are talking about Jesus. The scriptures will show how He had compassion on the hungry crowd. We've heard something similar to this before when Jesus fed the &nbsp;5,000. The kids are encouraged to look up Mark 6 &amp; 8 and Matthew 14 &amp;15 where both feedings are recorded. Parents, help them identify similarities and differences between them. Joshua and I also hope you can join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International. &nbsp;We trust the way they work which is why Joshua and I have been sponsoring kids from Compassion International long before this podcast ever aired. It’s by God’s grace that the podcast has grown and we want to use this platform to help as many children as we can. To join us, simply text KBS to 83393 or visit www.compassion.com/kbs Thank you again for listening, for sharing the Bible with your children and for your generosity in praying and supporting the children at Compassion International. If you'd like to contact me, go to &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#261A: Jesus Feeds the 4,000; Compassion part 3932d9f55-2c61-4e66-8e7a-b93588f4edeeWed, 21 Sep 2022 10:00:23 +0000830https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2022) Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2022)475094d6-6da5-4909-81b9-9479a199f85cWed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2022) Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2022)0a2f2567-4047-4031-b8b6-3871e3a68311Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2022) Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2022)c18b2f51-7b9d-44af-b2d0-662ce7d69f1fWed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2022) Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God&#39;s Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he&#39;s not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 264: Preaching Without Practice (2022)ebfd0e0c-53f7-4ada-90e5-b237f6c92e61Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMel C: The Harsh Reality Of Being In The World’s Biggest Girl BandMel C is a singer and ‘Sporty Spice’ from the Spice Girls, through her solo career and her time with the Spice Girls she’s sold over 100 million records, making her one of the best selling musical artists of all time. Every single one of those records was against the odds of coming from a council estate near Liverpool, derogatory labels in the press calling her ‘Sumo Spice’, and music industry management that didn’t believe in her and sought to objectify her. But she persevered and helped to build the biggest girlband of all time, as well as one of the most successful solo careers of any group member ever. The world is so glad she did because, as this conversation shows, she has so much to contribute when she’s let free to do things her way. Follow Mel: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/melaniecmusic Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melaniecmusic/ Mels book: https://amzn.to/3R1ikGl Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mel C is a singer and ‘Sporty Spice’ from the Spice Girls, through her solo career and her time with the Spice Girls she’s sold over 100 million records, making her one of the best selling musical artists of all time. Every single one of those records was against the odds of coming from a council estate near Liverpool, derogatory labels in the press calling her ‘Sumo Spice’, and music industry management that didn’t believe in her and sought to objectify her. But she persevered and helped to build the biggest girlband of all time, as well as one of the most successful solo careers of any group member ever. The world is so glad she did because, as this conversation shows, she has so much to contribute when she’s let free to do things her way. Follow Mel: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/melaniecmusic Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melaniecmusic/ Mels book: https://amzn.to/3R1ikGl Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMel C: The Harsh Reality Of Being In The World’s Biggest Girl Bandda17d25a-fa8e-4d86-ae34-d9dc35263bc3Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +00005698https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2022) Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2022)ab610c29-483a-45b8-a430-7f88e35ff712Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2022) Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2022)e3019f7d-5c1d-4148-9208-56549497e831Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2022) Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2022)72427504-01a2-435e-9e30-7a79c51c7d9aTue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2022) Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2022)fcef4612-95b8-483c-b270-a0ed5f9a38e1Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Miracle Worker (2022) As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 262: Miracle Worker (2022)05311331-68f2-4f81-adae-c8484c6f9925Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Miracle Worker (2022) As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 262: Miracle Worker (2022)e7e8d457-2eba-48e9-a045-c12187f577d8Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Miracle Worker (2022) As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 262: Miracle Worker (2022)68d88d70-5ead-4500-9ace-1677d29fa72fMon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 262: Miracle Worker (2022) As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today&#39;s readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 262: Miracle Worker (2022)ba098555-70df-45d7-ae74-b64f1d6d42c0Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Ornate Souls (2022) Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 261: Ornate Souls (2022)33777cfe-6056-446f-b138-27745b9e2b1cSun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Ornate Souls (2022) Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 261: Ornate Souls (2022)fbce23ae-d04d-418f-bb58-bbe49a0b6e80Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Ornate Souls (2022) Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 261: Ornate Souls (2022)9f1ca042-1a60-4933-9f25-0bce4c6b1238Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 261: Ornate Souls (2022) Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 261: Ornate Souls (2022)cc2b2587-4618-41ef-aaea-1048f57ef7caSun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/18/22 Eulogy Virtues: Integrity Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The connection between our values and our virtues. We are nothing without the virtue of integrity. As one pastor noted, "If you have integrity, nothing else matters. And if you don't have integrity, nothing else matters." Integrity is the bridge between our desires and our decisions. Without integrity, our lives remain mere piles without purpose. Mass Readings from September 18, 2022: Amos 8:4-7 Psalms 113:1-2, 4-81 Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The connection between our values and our virtues. We are nothing without the virtue of integrity. As one pastor noted, "If you have integrity, nothing else matters. And if you don't have integrity, nothing else matters." Integrity is the bridge between our desires and our decisions. Without integrity, our lives remain mere piles without purpose. Mass Readings from September 18, 2022: Amos 8:4-7 Psalms 113:1-2, 4-81 Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13

full09/18/22 Eulogy Virtues: Integritya632271f-229d-492d-9138-3b9e5a128ffbSat, 17 Sep 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/18/22 Eulogy Virtues: Integrity Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The connection between our values and our virtues. We are nothing without the virtue of integrity. As one pastor noted, "If you have integrity, nothing else matters. And if you don't have integrity, nothing else matters." Integrity is the bridge between our desires and our decisions. Without integrity, our lives remain mere piles without purpose. Mass Readings from September 18, 2022: Amos 8:4-7 Psalms 113:1-2, 4-81 Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The connection between our values and our virtues. We are nothing without the virtue of integrity. As one pastor noted, "If you have integrity, nothing else matters. And if you don't have integrity, nothing else matters." Integrity is the bridge between our desires and our decisions. Without integrity, our lives remain mere piles without purpose. Mass Readings from September 18, 2022: Amos 8:4-7 Psalms 113:1-2, 4-81 Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13

full09/18/22 Eulogy Virtues: Integrity25ccb7a8-d952-40ba-98d5-2843242c88dcSat, 17 Sep 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/18/22 Eulogy Virtues: Integrity Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The connection between our values and our virtues. We are nothing without the virtue of integrity. As one pastor noted, "If you have integrity, nothing else matters. And if you don't have integrity, nothing else matters." Integrity is the bridge between our desires and our decisions. Without integrity, our lives remain mere piles without purpose. Mass Readings from September 18, 2022: Amos 8:4-7 Psalms 113:1-2, 4-81 Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The connection between our values and our virtues. We are nothing without the virtue of integrity. As one pastor noted, "If you have integrity, nothing else matters. And if you don't have integrity, nothing else matters." Integrity is the bridge between our desires and our decisions. Without integrity, our lives remain mere piles without purpose. Mass Readings from September 18, 2022: Amos 8:4-7 Psalms 113:1-2, 4-81 Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13

full09/18/22 Eulogy Virtues: Integrity0c6c4ca1-3631-44b2-b57a-e6bafd6dc2fdSat, 17 Sep 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2022) Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2022)0ece03ab-09be-4606-8e85-54b89e523cd0Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2022) Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2022)ef28016b-800e-46ed-b641-dda1b7f53dc6Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2022) Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2022)106da05b-8a1e-4d85-8650-c1b47bc06fe5Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2022) Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus&#39; divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy&#39;s kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 260: Carrying the Cross (2022)49664f49-f3b6-4308-bb3a-6f82630f6a94Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#449 St. Cyprian of Carthage&#8217;s Advice on Enduring Persecution - Ben SafranksiWhat can our forebears teach us about dealing with persecution? In this bonus episode, we ask theologian Ben Safranski how one very important early Christian &#8211; Cyprian of Carthage &#8211; dealt with Roman persecution in some surprising ways. &nbsp; …

What can our forebears teach us about dealing with persecution? In this bonus episode, we ask theologian Ben Safranski how one very important early Christian &#8211; Cyprian of Carthage &#8211; dealt with Roman persecution in some surprising ways. &nbsp; …

#449 St. Cyprian of Carthage&#8217;s Advice on Enduring Persecution - Ben Safranksi40aa7c8d-f305-44df-a767-0e0923753963Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 75 - What You Think You Know About Money Is Wrong: Mo GowdatIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment Mo Gawdat lays out a philosophy for how to admit when you’re wrong, and the right way to go about setting priorities in your life. As Mo powerfully says, ‘50% of what I know is wrong’, and this is true for everyone. Coming to life from this position of humbleness is the only way we can truly get our head straight on what our life is and where it’s taking us. There are things that you need, like food and human interaction, and there are things that you want, like status or expensive possessions. Interrogating the insecurity in our wants and why we really want them is the best way to be at peace with ourselves, and to cut out toxic habits from our life. Because as Mo never tires of pointing out, it’s not how much money we have, but what amount of money we’re happy with, that counts. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/4GuqQfBYltb Mo: https://www.solveforhappy.com https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment Mo Gawdat lays out a philosophy for how to admit when you’re wrong, and the right way to go about setting priorities in your life. As Mo powerfully says, ‘50% of what I know is wrong’, and this is true for everyone. Coming to life from this position of humbleness is the only way we can truly get our head straight on what our life is and where it’s taking us. There are things that you need, like food and human interaction, and there are things that you want, like status or expensive possessions. Interrogating the insecurity in our wants and why we really want them is the best way to be at peace with ourselves, and to cut out toxic habits from our life. Because as Mo never tires of pointing out, it’s not how much money we have, but what amount of money we’re happy with, that counts. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/4GuqQfBYltb Mo: https://www.solveforhappy.com https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 75 - What You Think You Know About Money Is Wrong: Mo Gowdate39b1d12-7e1b-4e08-aa41-f8a530bde530Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000830https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2022) Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2022)cbf350ab-d0e3-4af6-acd8-ae22c2ac5cf1Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2022) Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2022)c501d62f-afe3-478a-b879-391dfa74d259Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2022) Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2022)32a632aa-07d3-4c0d-bf88-1692d8bdf8b2Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2022) Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus&#39; teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today&#39;s readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2022)aaa3fcf0-1a8c-4703-88a7-60b3e85c329aFri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat is Purgatory? We all want to be saints, but the struggle against sin and selfishness can feel overwhelming. There may be days where we might feel satisfied simply making it to purgatory rather than entering the pearly gates. But is this lukewarm path the only way to make it to heaven? Today Fr. Mike delves into the reality that in this life, we are given every opportunity to prepare our souls for God’s presence. Embracing the sufferings of this moment purifies us the way the refining fire of purgatory would. In this way, we can prepare ourselves in this temporary world to live alongside our Lord in the everlasting world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We all want to be saints, but the struggle against sin and selfishness can feel overwhelming. There may be days where we might feel satisfied simply making it to purgatory rather than entering the pearly gates. But is this lukewarm path the only way to make it to heaven? Today Fr. Mike delves into the reality that in this life, we are given every opportunity to prepare our souls for God’s presence. Embracing the sufferings of this moment purifies us the way the refining fire of purgatory would. In this way, we can prepare ourselves in this temporary world to live alongside our Lord in the everlasting world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat is Purgatory?5d70580f-3bdd-4758-b844-b8e354655f4fThu, 15 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat is Purgatory? We all want to be saints, but the struggle against sin and selfishness can feel overwhelming. There may be days where we might feel satisfied simply making it to purgatory rather than entering the pearly gates. But is this lukewarm path the only way to make it to heaven? Today Fr. Mike delves into the reality that in this life, we are given every opportunity to prepare our souls for God’s presence. Embracing the sufferings of this moment purifies us the way the refining fire of purgatory would. In this way, we can prepare ourselves in this temporary world to live alongside our Lord in the everlasting world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We all want to be saints, but the struggle against sin and selfishness can feel overwhelming. There may be days where we might feel satisfied simply making it to purgatory rather than entering the pearly gates. But is this lukewarm path the only way to make it to heaven? Today Fr. Mike delves into the reality that in this life, we are given every opportunity to prepare our souls for God’s presence. Embracing the sufferings of this moment purifies us the way the refining fire of purgatory would. In this way, we can prepare ourselves in this temporary world to live alongside our Lord in the everlasting world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat is Purgatory?6cbc4c49-0328-4923-bb97-b098b9355df2Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZechariah 2 – Measure JerusalemZechariah 2

Zechariah 2

fullZechariah 2 – Measure Jerusalemb4ffd01f-c8d4-4cf2-95b7-feca077a5fc6Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:30:00 +0000495https://216.73.216.191/allTags5 Sacramentals Every Man Needs and WhyIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John is joined by Jordan Watwood, friend, and director at Everything Catholic to discuss 5 incredible sacramentals of Holy Mother Church and the devotions that go along with them. We go into how beneficial they are for us in the battle against Satan and sins of the flesh, and why every man hoping to become a part of the Church Triumphant is encouraged to pick up these weapons of the Church.  We experienced some spiritual attacks in preparing this episode with a camera breaking 3 times consecutively and a monitor screen going out next, each just minutes after beginning the section. Might God's will be done through Our Lady on this Feast of The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Everything Catholic - Click Here 15% OFF Coupon Code: GENTLEMAN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John is joined by Jordan Watwood, friend, and director at Everything Catholic to discuss 5 incredible sacramentals of Holy Mother Church and the devotions that go along with them. We go into how beneficial they are for us in the battle against Satan and sins of the flesh, and why every man hoping to become a part of the Church Triumphant is encouraged to pick up these weapons of the Church.  We experienced some spiritual attacks in preparing this episode with a camera breaking 3 times consecutively and a monitor screen going out next, each just minutes after beginning the section. Might God's will be done through Our Lady on this Feast of The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Everything Catholic - Click Here 15% OFF Coupon Code: GENTLEMAN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full5 Sacramentals Every Man Needs and Whya8a4d607-0926-48da-a295-ac8a1774f635Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:01:00 +00002550https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLewis Capaldi: The Untold Story Of Becoming A Global Superstar At 22 Lewis Capaldi is one of the biggest singers and musicians in the world today whose last album went 4x platinum. His new single is Forget me and it’s out now. Known for his authentic and honest style, Lewis is unlike any poster that’s come before him. But behind the everyman ‘boy from Glasgow’ persona is a vulnerable side to Lewis. After a 3 year hiatus from music he tells us, for the very first time, he opens up about his struggles with sometimes crippling anxiety, how he ‘hates recording albums’, and the intense pressure he puts himself under that drives everything he does. This conversation is a hell of a ride. Expect what you thought you knew about Lewis to be turned upside down. But in the process of listening to this conversation with the pop star whose persona is that he has nothing to hide, you’ll see just how much he’s been holding back all this time. Follow Lewis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewiscapaldi Lewis’ new album: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GNC7GD6oZMSxPGyXy4MNB?autoplay=true Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lewis Capaldi is one of the biggest singers and musicians in the world today whose last album went 4x platinum. His new single is Forget me and it’s out now. Known for his authentic and honest style, Lewis is unlike any poster that’s come before him. But behind the everyman ‘boy from Glasgow’ persona is a vulnerable side to Lewis. After a 3 year hiatus from music he tells us, for the very first time, he opens up about his struggles with sometimes crippling anxiety, how he ‘hates recording albums’, and the intense pressure he puts himself under that drives everything he does. This conversation is a hell of a ride. Expect what you thought you knew about Lewis to be turned upside down. But in the process of listening to this conversation with the pop star whose persona is that he has nothing to hide, you’ll see just how much he’s been holding back all this time. Follow Lewis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewiscapaldi Lewis’ new album: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GNC7GD6oZMSxPGyXy4MNB?autoplay=true Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullLewis Capaldi: The Untold Story Of Becoming A Global Superstar At 22 90cb0e63-3402-4bb9-b0b6-9f50ef5cf420Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +00006619https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2022)17fb9409-4850-4551-8e66-51470d40e3a5Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2022)bf8683f7-b8a6-4794-a9af-7f2fd3fa6c34Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2022)eff8a175-c653-4d33-82e9-8c77014718ffThu, 15 Sep 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he&#39;s inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2022)697c573a-9418-4663-a4ec-f45d4998f240Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022fb94dd6d-3899-46aa-b5c0-bd158b3efe90Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 20220e8f6aba-eed4-492f-bd46-561dffc9d1e3Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022022a2a63-2b80-49ad-a726-dab0cc94883bThu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the third Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Matthew and explain what makes this gospel unique, such as its emphasis on joining the call of Christ as his disciple, sharing the things we&#39;ve learned during this journey with others in our lives. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Matthew (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022f61b2ac2-8e7e-417b-a2a0-000e33ef46abThu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#448 Meeting the Rapture Challenge - Karlo BroussardAre Christians going to be taken up and out of the world before the big trouble with the anti-Christ begins? Catholics say no, that is a false view of God&#8217;s revelation regarding the end times. Our guest, Karlo Broussard takes up a popular Protestant challenge: How can the Catholic Church teach that faithful Christians will experience the final trial when the Bible teaches that Christians will be raptured before such a time? Cy Kellett: Karlo Broussard, apologist here at Catholic Answers. Thanks for being with us for focus. Karlo Broussard: Cy Kellett. Thanks for having me. Cy Kellett: Y…

Are Christians going to be taken up and out of the world before the big trouble with the anti-Christ begins? Catholics say no, that is a false view of God&#8217;s revelation regarding the end times. Our guest, Karlo Broussard takes up a popular Protestant challenge: How can the Catholic Church teach that faithful Christians will experience the final trial when the Bible teaches that Christians will be raptured before such a time? Cy Kellett: Karlo Broussard, apologist here at Catholic Answers. Thanks for being with us for focus. Karlo Broussard: Cy Kellett. Thanks for having me. Cy Kellett: Y…

#448 Meeting the Rapture Challenge - Karlo Broussard498cabf7-8a1f-462b-9e4e-c3bf76a6e47dWed, 14 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#260A: I was Blind but Now I see: Compassion part 2Matthew 20:29-34 &amp; Colossians 3:12 &nbsp;We continue our series learning what compassion is from the best teacher, Jesus. Today we hear Jesus show compassion to 2 blind men. The crowd tells the blind men to leave Jesus alone, but that doesn't stop them from crying out to their loving Savior. Click play to hear the miracle from today's scriptures.&nbsp; Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children! To connect with me, go to &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 20:29-34 &amp; Colossians 3:12 &nbsp;We continue our series learning what compassion is from the best teacher, Jesus. Today we hear Jesus show compassion to 2 blind men. The crowd tells the blind men to leave Jesus alone, but that doesn't stop them from crying out to their loving Savior. Click play to hear the miracle from today's scriptures.&nbsp; Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children! To connect with me, go to &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#260A: I was Blind but Now I see: Compassion part 2246afafc-9938-463b-b980-9eec809f160eWed, 14 Sep 2022 10:00:07 +0000432https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: Choose to Love (2022) Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 257: Choose to Love (2022)c509dfb4-4c68-4016-a499-ec2f6ceeed2fWed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: Choose to Love (2022) Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 257: Choose to Love (2022)4315c024-8259-4743-a737-147deeff0ecfWed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: Choose to Love (2022) Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 257: Choose to Love (2022)a59c0532-d956-4ca9-93a0-9f26823f705bWed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 257: Choose to Love (2022) Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the book of Jeremiah and highlights the final moment of hope at the conclusion. We also read the book of Obadiah and Fr. Mike challenges us to see who the Lord is asking us to choose to love, noting that it might may be someone who is closer to us than we think. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 52, Obadiah 1, and Proverbs 18:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 257: Choose to Love (2022)035a0bdf-3d4e-442c-95fc-ce5410bb2c68Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: Hard Seasons (2022) Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 256: Hard Seasons (2022)0c52b79a-95de-4eca-a4d9-bd76dfb0d82dTue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: Hard Seasons (2022) Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 256: Hard Seasons (2022)46ba44a3-83c0-4790-9a77-f97e4a4f7c40Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: Hard Seasons (2022) Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 256: Hard Seasons (2022)9cae1314-ad70-4943-aab2-cd5185c3d9f1Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 256: Hard Seasons (2022) Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to never stop talking to God, even in the hardest seasons of our lives. Much like yesterday&#39;s readings, we&#39;re seeing a lot of pain and suffering the lives of our brothers and sisters, but we still have so much to hope for. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 256: Hard Seasons (2022)dfc940b5-e352-4b6c-a653-ab08f2fb2041Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFighter Pilot Wisdom with Dom 'Slice' TeichCovid brought up a lot of problems - but many of those we discovered had nothing to do with the virus. For those of us who have worked in the corporate environment, it's very clear that we have problems with how we interact - Office Space anyone? Yet, there is one group of people who don't have time for endless staff meetings, committee discussions, and meetings-about-meetings. When you fly a fighter jet, the decision has to be made right now. Join me in this episode and learn more about what Dom "Slice" Teich is doing - and how the wisdom of fighter pilots can help change your life too. He's worked with pilots, athletes, business owners, corporate executives, and even students. It is possible to be highly results-driven while still firmly planted in the Faith. Find out more about Dom's "Single Seat Mindset" program at his website: https://www.singleseatmindset.com/

Covid brought up a lot of problems - but many of those we discovered had nothing to do with the virus. For those of us who have worked in the corporate environment, it's very clear that we have problems with how we interact - Office Space anyone? Yet, there is one group of people who don't have time for endless staff meetings, committee discussions, and meetings-about-meetings. When you fly a fighter jet, the decision has to be made right now. Join me in this episode and learn more about what Dom "Slice" Teich is doing - and how the wisdom of fighter pilots can help change your life too. He's worked with pilots, athletes, business owners, corporate executives, and even students. It is possible to be highly results-driven while still firmly planted in the Faith. Find out more about Dom's "Single Seat Mindset" program at his website: https://www.singleseatmindset.com/

fullFighter Pilot Wisdom with Dom 'Slice' Teich08623a9d-17d7-4fdb-9f10-ee300b9add3cMon, 12 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChris Kamara: The Untold Heartbreaking Story Of A Football LegendChris Kamara is a former professional footballer and pundit who lit up our screens as part of Sky Sports punditry team for 25 years before he left Sky this year. He now has a podcast, Kammy and Ben’s Proper Football podcast. But there’s more to Chris than meets the eye. Behind the cheery facade is someone who’s had to overcome an incredibly hard start in life, from being one of the few black kids in his area to his family at times having to resort to beg for food. After a diagnosis with Asphyxia, he is one of the most high-profile people with the disease. Chris has always managed to look for the positives in life no matter what it throws at him. A self-described ‘people person’, despite going through experiences most of us can only imagine he’s always found his glass half full. And if he can, any of us can. Follow Chris: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3eGUuT3 Instagram - https://bit.ly/3xiaTUl Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Kamara is a former professional footballer and pundit who lit up our screens as part of Sky Sports punditry team for 25 years before he left Sky this year. He now has a podcast, Kammy and Ben’s Proper Football podcast. But there’s more to Chris than meets the eye. Behind the cheery facade is someone who’s had to overcome an incredibly hard start in life, from being one of the few black kids in his area to his family at times having to resort to beg for food. After a diagnosis with Asphyxia, he is one of the most high-profile people with the disease. Chris has always managed to look for the positives in life no matter what it throws at him. A self-described ‘people person’, despite going through experiences most of us can only imagine he’s always found his glass half full. And if he can, any of us can. Follow Chris: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3eGUuT3 Instagram - https://bit.ly/3xiaTUl Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullChris Kamara: The Untold Heartbreaking Story Of A Football Legend9c8cdda2-cd1b-4a18-8009-68d954c9fd26Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +00004413https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: God Is Good (2022) Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 255: God Is Good (2022)64e56ada-1449-45e1-a0df-6972cec1859bMon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: God Is Good (2022) Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 255: God Is Good (2022)651ec7ef-18af-4b4e-80da-5649c637994cMon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: God Is Good (2022) Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 255: God Is Good (2022)d095340f-b31e-4c81-b5ba-a91349f4cd9cMon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 255: God Is Good (2022) Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 255: God Is Good (2022)517d71ad-96b7-4fc8-bf5d-eeead9b06227Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2022) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2022)aee9dd2e-320a-4fe0-b0f9-e37f90d43c13Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2022) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2022)69736483-7ab2-4613-a75c-b6bcbf803585Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2022) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2022)4d86f9e1-8902-4a70-aeac-72e670ae4344Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2022) Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 254: Judgment of Nations (2022)7b574726-429c-4100-a181-0e6c94b51f9bSun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/11/22 Eulogy Virtues: Joy Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Who you are now is who you are. Joy is the abiding sense of well-being. It is a feeling, but it is also a choice. But we do not choose joy itself. We must choose the source of joy. Love is the source of joy. Mass Readings from September 11, 2022 Exodus 32:7-11 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 191 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Who you are now is who you are. Joy is the abiding sense of well-being. It is a feeling, but it is also a choice. But we do not choose joy itself. We must choose the source of joy. Love is the source of joy. Mass Readings from September 11, 2022 Exodus 32:7-11 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 191 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32

full09/11/22 Eulogy Virtues: Joy2f8fe4a6-ac74-4d4b-898d-f19dd6b41816Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/11/22 Eulogy Virtues: Joy Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Who you are now is who you are. Joy is the abiding sense of well-being. It is a feeling, but it is also a choice. But we do not choose joy itself. We must choose the source of joy. Love is the source of joy. Mass Readings from September 11, 2022 Exodus 32:7-11 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 191 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Who you are now is who you are. Joy is the abiding sense of well-being. It is a feeling, but it is also a choice. But we do not choose joy itself. We must choose the source of joy. Love is the source of joy. Mass Readings from September 11, 2022 Exodus 32:7-11 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 191 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32

full09/11/22 Eulogy Virtues: Joy2341a352-e605-4b1d-87d3-7ab8ba6b6c4cSat, 10 Sep 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/11/22 Eulogy Virtues: Joy Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Who you are now is who you are. Joy is the abiding sense of well-being. It is a feeling, but it is also a choice. But we do not choose joy itself. We must choose the source of joy. Love is the source of joy. Mass Readings from September 11, 2022 Exodus 32:7-11 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 191 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Who you are now is who you are. Joy is the abiding sense of well-being. It is a feeling, but it is also a choice. But we do not choose joy itself. We must choose the source of joy. Love is the source of joy. Mass Readings from September 11, 2022 Exodus 32:7-11 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 191 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32

full09/11/22 Eulogy Virtues: Joy74d01d1c-7100-48b8-8e16-fce8b418f5c8Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2022) As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2022)4beb6159-0f8d-4ba2-9a15-63d236a5de72Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2022) As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2022)8080a635-c134-4f3a-ba00-2de6e923860bSat, 10 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2022) As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2022)7ec5ae5e-0bca-4e83-ad58-00db0a112f7cSat, 10 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2022) As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As Fr. Mike begins the book of Lamentations, we read about Jeremiah’s sorrow as he witnesses the siege and suffering of Jerusalem. In the book of Jeremiah, we hear a word of comfort from the Lord to Baruch. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 45-46, Lamentations 1, and Proverbs 17:21-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2022)7bd1e671-880b-40f3-bc69-1be329ca5cb6Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 74 - Business Struggles That No One Tells You: Payal KadakiaIn this moment, Classpass founder Payal Kadakia takes us inside the mental dilemmas and burdens of running a billion dollar business. Because when you’ve built a global company from nothing, no matter how big it gets you always remember when it was small, vulnerable, and struggling. You’ll always see the tiny company it used to be, not the behemoth it’s become. Payal freely admits to paying a heavy price of being too wary of this fear. She missed birthdays, lost friends, and severely effected her mental health. It took a lot of maturing and growing for Payal to achieve balance, balance between her work life and her home life, but also balance between what she wanted, and what she knew she needed. Full Episode - https://g2ul0.app.link/rpvHmKToatb Payal: https://twitter.com/payalkadakia https://www.instagram.com/payal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, Classpass founder Payal Kadakia takes us inside the mental dilemmas and burdens of running a billion dollar business. Because when you’ve built a global company from nothing, no matter how big it gets you always remember when it was small, vulnerable, and struggling. You’ll always see the tiny company it used to be, not the behemoth it’s become. Payal freely admits to paying a heavy price of being too wary of this fear. She missed birthdays, lost friends, and severely effected her mental health. It took a lot of maturing and growing for Payal to achieve balance, balance between her work life and her home life, but also balance between what she wanted, and what she knew she needed. Full Episode - https://g2ul0.app.link/rpvHmKToatb Payal: https://twitter.com/payalkadakia https://www.instagram.com/payal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 74 - Business Struggles That No One Tells You: Payal Kadakia696acb9d-08fd-4afc-b5b5-b65783c798b0Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000984https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2022) Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2022)e705a4f0-d352-4071-a9f2-e5fc76e0239cFri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2022) Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2022)3e991e06-0dc4-4d55-a729-44bab5c55d32Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2022) Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2022)7cea116d-7955-4961-8170-32f3b55217baFri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2022) Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out Israel&#39;s continual disbelief in the prophet Jeremiah, and also explains who the queen of heaven refers to. We also conclude the book of Judith with Judith&#39;s song of praise. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 43-44, Judith 15-16, and Proverbs 17:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 252: Queen of Heaven (2022)273a4533-6c03-4b68-b120-c237df1d7257Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags"Judgmental, Bigoted, Homophobic, Elitist, and Hypocritical" (The World’s Perception of Christians) (Today&#39;s video/podcast is an excerpt from &quot;The 99, A New System for Evangelization.&quot; To learn more about this amazing resource visit: https://tinyurl.com/2fwtspve ) One of the most difficult groups to bring the Gospel to right now is young adults. Fr. Mike proposes that it&#39;s not a lack of time or interest preventing them from receiving the Good News—it&#39;s their perception of Christianity. How can anyone evangelize in a culture so opposed to Jesus? We need to meet a hurting world where it is at and bring it the only medicine that will heal it. We&#39;ll be doing things a little bit differently on Wednesdays for the next few weeks while Fr. Mike and Ascension work on the Catechism in a Year podcast. If you&#39;d like to learn more about the podcast (and help support our work!) check out http://ascensionpress.com/ciySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

(Today&#39;s video/podcast is an excerpt from &quot;The 99, A New System for Evangelization.&quot; To learn more about this amazing resource visit: https://tinyurl.com/2fwtspve ) One of the most difficult groups to bring the Gospel to right now is young adults. Fr. Mike proposes that it&#39;s not a lack of time or interest preventing them from receiving the Good News—it&#39;s their perception of Christianity. How can anyone evangelize in a culture so opposed to Jesus? We need to meet a hurting world where it is at and bring it the only medicine that will heal it. We&#39;ll be doing things a little bit differently on Wednesdays for the next few weeks while Fr. Mike and Ascension work on the Catechism in a Year podcast. If you&#39;d like to learn more about the podcast (and help support our work!) check out http://ascensionpress.com/ciySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full"Judgmental, Bigoted, Homophobic, Elitist, and Hypocritical" (The World’s Perception of Christians)92c48a87-dfa6-4738-b089-2c701513db12Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags"Judgmental, Bigoted, Homophobic, Elitist, and Hypocritical" (The World’s Perception of Christians) (Today&#39;s video/podcast is an excerpt from &quot;The 99, A New System for Evangelization.&quot; To learn more about this amazing resource visit: https://tinyurl.com/2fwtspve ) One of the most difficult groups to bring the Gospel to right now is young adults. Fr. Mike proposes that it&#39;s not a lack of time or interest preventing them from receiving the Good News—it&#39;s their perception of Christianity. How can anyone evangelize in a culture so opposed to Jesus? We need to meet a hurting world where it is at and bring it the only medicine that will heal it. We&#39;ll be doing things a little bit differently on Wednesdays for the next few weeks while Fr. Mike and Ascension work on the Catechism in a Year podcast. If you&#39;d like to learn more about the podcast (and help support our work!) check out http://ascensionpress.com/ciySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

(Today&#39;s video/podcast is an excerpt from &quot;The 99, A New System for Evangelization.&quot; To learn more about this amazing resource visit: https://tinyurl.com/2fwtspve ) One of the most difficult groups to bring the Gospel to right now is young adults. Fr. Mike proposes that it&#39;s not a lack of time or interest preventing them from receiving the Good News—it&#39;s their perception of Christianity. How can anyone evangelize in a culture so opposed to Jesus? We need to meet a hurting world where it is at and bring it the only medicine that will heal it. We&#39;ll be doing things a little bit differently on Wednesdays for the next few weeks while Fr. Mike and Ascension work on the Catechism in a Year podcast. If you&#39;d like to learn more about the podcast (and help support our work!) check out http://ascensionpress.com/ciySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full"Judgmental, Bigoted, Homophobic, Elitist, and Hypocritical" (The World’s Perception of Christians)93d422eb-88c1-48ab-aa04-767437bd467eThu, 08 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZechariah 1 – Return to the LordZechariah 1

Zechariah 1

fullZechariah 1 – Return to the Lordb8280605-49bb-477f-a529-5d72338252c5Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:30:00 +0000540https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSimon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To HearThe biggest influential business influencer on the planet, Simon Sinek is one of the most searched terms on YouTube and the author of books that have sold millions and millions of copies. Sinek returns to Diary of a CEO after his last conversation was his ‘favourite interview’, in a conversation that goes into even more depth, provides even more inspiration, and generates even more meaning. Simon tells us about what he sees in the new, revolutionary generation coming into the workforce, the right way to go about fostering connection and caring for each other, and how even ten years on he’s more convinced than ever it all comes back to your ‘why’. Follow Simon:  Twitter - https://twitter.com/simonsinek  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonsinek/  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest influential business influencer on the planet, Simon Sinek is one of the most searched terms on YouTube and the author of books that have sold millions and millions of copies. Sinek returns to Diary of a CEO after his last conversation was his ‘favourite interview’, in a conversation that goes into even more depth, provides even more inspiration, and generates even more meaning. Simon tells us about what he sees in the new, revolutionary generation coming into the workforce, the right way to go about fostering connection and caring for each other, and how even ten years on he’s more convinced than ever it all comes back to your ‘why’. Follow Simon:  Twitter - https://twitter.com/simonsinek  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonsinek/  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSimon Sinek: The Advice Young People NEED To Heare8f44751-d8ae-48bf-acb8-1dc5f2d692fbThu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +00006326https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2022) In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2022)125a9fe8-7cc8-44fa-801a-9300062d030eThu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2022) In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2022)c7539c5d-a505-4f5d-87b7-3e306cbab66bThu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2022) In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2022)5307bbfa-d2a8-4782-aa6e-297c86acda3eThu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2022) In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 251: Judith and Holofernes (2022)3193f429-be14-41e1-935f-db4f8b7d6662Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYour Questions on Masculinity and Catholicism AnsweredIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John converse about how to love your coworkers who use the Lord's name in vain often, how to stay committed to prayer, physical and mental health, and if every man should grow a beard. We are answering your questions today! Subscribe to get every episode - Signup Now TCG Rosary - View Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John converse about how to love your coworkers who use the Lord's name in vain often, how to stay committed to prayer, physical and mental health, and if every man should grow a beard. We are answering your questions today! Subscribe to get every episode - Signup Now TCG Rosary - View Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullYour Questions on Masculinity and Catholicism Answered0e28b4a4-19f5-425d-9e0b-663445653151Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:30:00 +00002574https://216.73.216.191/allTags#259A Jesus Feeds the 5,000; Compassion part 1Matthew 14:13-21 Today, we begin a series about compassion. We begin by defining it and seeing how Jesus showed us how to be compassionate through His actions. Jesus had just received some sad news about John the Baptist but despite this, he had compassion on the crowd. He healed the sick and fed them too. There is so much to learn from this story that we will do it again in the future to accommodate talking about more of it. The kids will be prompted to consider how they can show compassion to others.  Thanks for tuning in today! To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 14:13-21 Today, we begin a series about compassion. We begin by defining it and seeing how Jesus showed us how to be compassionate through His actions. Jesus had just received some sad news about John the Baptist but despite this, he had compassion on the crowd. He healed the sick and fed them too. There is so much to learn from this story that we will do it again in the future to accommodate talking about more of it. The kids will be prompted to consider how they can show compassion to others.  Thanks for tuning in today! To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#259A Jesus Feeds the 5,000; Compassion part 1fccaab22-456f-437d-aff8-4917dc2602f4Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:13:00 +0000692https://216.73.216.191/allTags#447 Was Sodom and Gomorrah Really About Homosexuality? - Mary HealyThe Bible has relatively few passages about homosexuality, and modern thinkers have found ways to explain some of them away. For example, is Genesis 19 really about homosexuality or is it really about a failure of hospitality? Dr. Mary Healy, a member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, gives us a bracing Catholic answer. Cy Kellett:                    Hello, and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers podcast for Living, Understanding and Defending Your Catholic Faith. One very delicate area of Christian apologetics in our times is homosexuality. There&#8217;s a great deal of confusion abou…

The Bible has relatively few passages about homosexuality, and modern thinkers have found ways to explain some of them away. For example, is Genesis 19 really about homosexuality or is it really about a failure of hospitality? Dr. Mary Healy, a member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, gives us a bracing Catholic answer. Cy Kellett:                    Hello, and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers podcast for Living, Understanding and Defending Your Catholic Faith. One very delicate area of Christian apologetics in our times is homosexuality. There&#8217;s a great deal of confusion abou…

#447 Was Sodom and Gomorrah Really About Homosexuality? - Mary Healyccaf76dd-920e-4383-9279-e26cd43bca23Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2022) Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2022)f13fad6d-58ca-40a8-b546-6e3db47dcf62Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2022) Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2022)026c430f-7f2c-41d4-9d96-86bd19b7cbb9Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2022) Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2022)c407164b-bda4-4d48-839e-c40a7a87c096Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2022) Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on our reading today from Proverbs about the need to guard our speech toward one another. In Jeremiah, we see the final wave of destruction of Jerusalem and the events that followed. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 39-40, Judith 10-11, and Proverbs 17:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 250: Final Wave of Exile (2022)136e0205-dc24-49bf-9279-502427812738Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2022)5c7bd4e4-7350-4add-9620-5e4b1ace2bc4Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2022)382742dd-225b-4eed-b97d-ae7aa6d8044eTue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2022)52713eed-b2ad-4650-8f16-e63bd2d2b477Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wisdom and faith of Judith, heroine of the Old Testament, and shows us how her prayer in not just a prayer of intercession, but also one of praise. The readings are Jeremiah 37-38, Judith 8-9, and Proverbs 17:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 249: Prayer of Judith (2022)366d4ad4-5855-4004-9a0c-7d48a19e616cTue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJewish Coaching Perspective with David GreenHealing, growth, and wholeness are never accomplished without God - but we don't always pause to notice Him. The best coaching and development must include the faith; it's a core part of who and what we are. But Catholics aren't the only ones with a relationship with God! Join me in this episode as Mr. David Green shares his story and perspective on coaching and development from within the Jewish faith. Not only does he have a great story, he shares his perspective on what is a human soul, and how do we as humans use this knowledge to both grow closer to God and live more holy lives. You can find out more about David at his website: https://www.realyouproject.com/ You can find his book Pictures of a Soul on Amazon You can find his book A Book About You on Amazon

Healing, growth, and wholeness are never accomplished without God - but we don't always pause to notice Him. The best coaching and development must include the faith; it's a core part of who and what we are. But Catholics aren't the only ones with a relationship with God! Join me in this episode as Mr. David Green shares his story and perspective on coaching and development from within the Jewish faith. Not only does he have a great story, he shares his perspective on what is a human soul, and how do we as humans use this knowledge to both grow closer to God and live more holy lives. You can find out more about David at his website: https://www.realyouproject.com/ You can find his book Pictures of a Soul on Amazon You can find his book A Book About You on Amazon

fullJewish Coaching Perspective with David Green91538750-7c25-4e1a-8b14-2a95fe10ccffMon, 05 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Moments On The Diary Of A CEO That Changed My LifeThis week, we’re going to do something a little different, offering up four pearls of wisdom from our guests on how to find more connection in your life. Connection with other people, but also a better connection with yourself, what you really want, and what’s really good for you. These four incredible snippets from Mo Gawdat, Africa Brooke, Bear Grylls and Mel Robbins together offer inspiration on how to break through the mental barriers holding you back to feel more present in the moment and be clearer with yourself and others about your needs and desires. When a guest steps into the kitchen and sits themselves down, they’re not just appearing on a podcast, they’re joining the Diary of a CEO community. Every single conversation adds new dimensions of truth, honesty, wisdom and integrity. By bringing these four passages together, it shines new light on the individual value of them all, but it also helps us understand the journey we’re all on together in more perspective. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re going to do something a little different, offering up four pearls of wisdom from our guests on how to find more connection in your life. Connection with other people, but also a better connection with yourself, what you really want, and what’s really good for you. These four incredible snippets from Mo Gawdat, Africa Brooke, Bear Grylls and Mel Robbins together offer inspiration on how to break through the mental barriers holding you back to feel more present in the moment and be clearer with yourself and others about your needs and desires. When a guest steps into the kitchen and sits themselves down, they’re not just appearing on a podcast, they’re joining the Diary of a CEO community. Every single conversation adds new dimensions of truth, honesty, wisdom and integrity. By bringing these four passages together, it shines new light on the individual value of them all, but it also helps us understand the journey we’re all on together in more perspective. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full4 Moments On The Diary Of A CEO That Changed My Life7b19a8e5-5a54-4cc0-b209-6d91b1f9522dMon, 05 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +00003004https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2022) Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2022)50035dcb-d2c9-43b4-83cb-23e63d9f0c6bMon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2022) Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2022)9a9a837c-48a9-43e9-a4cd-a0d95fee7c22Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2022) Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2022)fd8f4f35-91b1-4abe-8a37-ab4264a658e0Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2022) Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how, like King Jehoiakim, we too can dismiss God&#39;s teachings instead of letting them cut into our hearts. The readings are Jeremiah 35-36, Judith 6-7, and Proverbs 17:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 248: Cut to the Heart (2022)2d333409-dfb5-4287-a354-86e7ceaf6706Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: True Repentance (2022) Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 247: True Repentance (2022)58a05b32-fe1e-4283-b9d4-2fc889bc7500Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: True Repentance (2022) Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 247: True Repentance (2022)25c1a19e-4763-4c2d-9d6c-03c0b2be8813Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: True Repentance (2022) Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 247: True Repentance (2022)83a30500-b525-4797-8bf6-855f508d0215Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 247: True Repentance (2022) Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the difference between the insincere repentance of King Zedekiah and the people in Jerusalem, and the true repentance of the people in the Book of Judith. The readings are Jeremiah 33-34, Judith 3-5, and Proverbs 16:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 247: True Repentance (2022)28d2e021-f7c2-48d2-bf64-acd980cc3c05Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/04/22 Eulogy Virtues: Loyalty Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Loyalty is a force that conquers time. The essence of a eulogy virtue is character. Not merely who people think you are, but who you actually are. A person of character does what they said they would do…despite changing feelings or circumstances. This is loyalty. Mass Readings from September 4, 2022: Wisdom 9:13-18 Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14, 17Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Loyalty is a force that conquers time. The essence of a eulogy virtue is character. Not merely who people think you are, but who you actually are. A person of character does what they said they would do…despite changing feelings or circumstances. This is loyalty. Mass Readings from September 4, 2022: Wisdom 9:13-18 Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14, 17Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33

full09/04/22 Eulogy Virtues: Loyalty998f1a4b-fecf-429d-93fb-a23f6aa10f3dSat, 03 Sep 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/04/22 Eulogy Virtues: Loyalty Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Loyalty is a force that conquers time. The essence of a eulogy virtue is character. Not merely who people think you are, but who you actually are. A person of character does what they said they would do…despite changing feelings or circumstances. This is loyalty. Mass Readings from September 4, 2022: Wisdom 9:13-18 Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14, 17Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Loyalty is a force that conquers time. The essence of a eulogy virtue is character. Not merely who people think you are, but who you actually are. A person of character does what they said they would do…despite changing feelings or circumstances. This is loyalty. Mass Readings from September 4, 2022: Wisdom 9:13-18 Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14, 17Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33

full09/04/22 Eulogy Virtues: Loyalty4f2d0b14-e37d-4252-ac33-5abc0ef6a210Sat, 03 Sep 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/04/22 Eulogy Virtues: Loyalty Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Loyalty is a force that conquers time. The essence of a eulogy virtue is character. Not merely who people think you are, but who you actually are. A person of character does what they said they would do…despite changing feelings or circumstances. This is loyalty. Mass Readings from September 4, 2022: Wisdom 9:13-18 Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14, 17Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Loyalty is a force that conquers time. The essence of a eulogy virtue is character. Not merely who people think you are, but who you actually are. A person of character does what they said they would do…despite changing feelings or circumstances. This is loyalty. Mass Readings from September 4, 2022: Wisdom 9:13-18 Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14, 17Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33

full09/04/22 Eulogy Virtues: Loyaltydba5caf8-f283-4279-afc7-07a01da8ee91Sat, 03 Sep 2022 11:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2022) In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2022)76fc6052-e9fe-4028-a9d1-8c7478ee1282Sat, 03 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2022) In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2022)ddeb843d-7cb3-4b86-8283-ef0773e06c7fSat, 03 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2022) In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2022)b3fe798b-8fc5-42b8-974a-764787244abcSat, 03 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2022) In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 246: Rejoice in Doing Good (2022)3f09c3e2-d60b-462e-b1e2-c06c5ffd1b0eSat, 03 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 73 - Simon Sinek: How To Find Ultimate Fulfilment At WorkIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Simon Sinek talks about how we can find purpose in our lives through attaching it to causes bigger than ourselves. There are things that we can achieve by ourselves, but true satisfaction and real pride in our achievements always comes from being part of a team or a collective. A wider cause or a group we care about is the only thing that would cause us to make real sacrifices. Simon’s thought long and hard about how we can take projects in the workplace and in our social lives and infuse them with real meaning for everyone involved with them. What’s emerged is a profound meditation on where human satisfaction really comes from, and a step by step guide on how to bring these principles into your life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/bjurcFnPYsb Simon: https://twitter.com/simonsinek?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/simonsinek/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Simon Sinek talks about how we can find purpose in our lives through attaching it to causes bigger than ourselves. There are things that we can achieve by ourselves, but true satisfaction and real pride in our achievements always comes from being part of a team or a collective. A wider cause or a group we care about is the only thing that would cause us to make real sacrifices. Simon’s thought long and hard about how we can take projects in the workplace and in our social lives and infuse them with real meaning for everyone involved with them. What’s emerged is a profound meditation on where human satisfaction really comes from, and a step by step guide on how to bring these principles into your life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/bjurcFnPYsb Simon: https://twitter.com/simonsinek?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/simonsinek/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 73 - Simon Sinek: How To Find Ultimate Fulfilment At Work5f0f7654-6d6d-4b5b-9a42-cd0688a31f42Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +00001009https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2022) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2022)4928670a-1774-4a60-8c17-8d512adbccfcFri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2022) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2022)283ccf32-f94b-4817-8b0e-bb929b9f6296Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2022) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2022)3011ffa3-4beb-49b9-93e0-61d026cb3f37Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2022) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 245: The Faithfulness of Daniel (2022)85dcc627-6915-470e-9883-8b9bb742a54eFri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHaggai 2 – BlessingsHaggai 2

Haggai 2

fullHaggai 2 – Blessingse0a98847-aa86-49af-8893-56bba28a8758Thu, 01 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000674https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThis One Thing Makes Christianity Different From Every Other Religion (Today&#39;s video/podcast is an excerpt from &quot;Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God.&quot; To learn more about this amazing resource visit: https://tinyurl.com/2gscjojo ) Is Jesus who He says He is? How do we know he&#39;s not a liar or a lunatic? Today, Fr. Mike shares a story from his own life about a time when he was taking a class on world religions and their belief systems and how a quote from C.S. Lewis changed everything for him about how he came to understand who Jesus truly is. We&#39;ll be doing things a little bit differently for the next few weeks while Fr. Mike and Ascension work on the Catechism in a Year podcast. If you&#39;d like to learn more about the podcast (and help support our work!) check out http://ascensionpress.com/ciySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

(Today&#39;s video/podcast is an excerpt from &quot;Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God.&quot; To learn more about this amazing resource visit: https://tinyurl.com/2gscjojo ) Is Jesus who He says He is? How do we know he&#39;s not a liar or a lunatic? Today, Fr. Mike shares a story from his own life about a time when he was taking a class on world religions and their belief systems and how a quote from C.S. Lewis changed everything for him about how he came to understand who Jesus truly is. We&#39;ll be doing things a little bit differently for the next few weeks while Fr. Mike and Ascension work on the Catechism in a Year podcast. If you&#39;d like to learn more about the podcast (and help support our work!) check out http://ascensionpress.com/ciySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThis One Thing Makes Christianity Different From Every Other Religion68aa1f31-8c27-48be-8be4-053f1f42f264Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThis One Thing Makes Christianity Different From Every Other Religion (Today&#39;s video/podcast is an excerpt from &quot;Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God.&quot; To learn more about this amazing resource visit: https://tinyurl.com/2gscjojo ) Is Jesus who He says He is? How do we know he&#39;s not a liar or a lunatic? Today, Fr. Mike shares a story from his own life about a time when he was taking a class on world religions and their belief systems and how a quote from C.S. Lewis changed everything for him about how he came to understand who Jesus truly is. We&#39;ll be doing things a little bit differently for the next few weeks while Fr. Mike and Ascension work on the Catechism in a Year podcast. If you&#39;d like to learn more about the podcast (and help support our work!) check out http://ascensionpress.com/ciySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

(Today&#39;s video/podcast is an excerpt from &quot;Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God.&quot; To learn more about this amazing resource visit: https://tinyurl.com/2gscjojo ) Is Jesus who He says He is? How do we know he&#39;s not a liar or a lunatic? Today, Fr. Mike shares a story from his own life about a time when he was taking a class on world religions and their belief systems and how a quote from C.S. Lewis changed everything for him about how he came to understand who Jesus truly is. We&#39;ll be doing things a little bit differently for the next few weeks while Fr. Mike and Ascension work on the Catechism in a Year podcast. If you&#39;d like to learn more about the podcast (and help support our work!) check out http://ascensionpress.com/ciySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThis One Thing Makes Christianity Different From Every Other Religionb6b855f9-f5fe-4108-b1cc-9e87c8d688f0Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJames Smith: Become Confident In 100 MinutesJames Smith is a fitness influencer and the two-time best-selling author of Not a Life Coach and Not a Diet Book. His no holds barred approach to fitness advice makes him unlike any other fitness influencer today, and now he’s bringing his unique philosophy to improving people’s confidence. According to James, we’ve been getting self confidence and how to achieve it all wrong. Confidence is not a surefire belief in ourselves to achieve great things, but rather confidence is being at peace with the idea of losing or things going wrong. When you know it isn’t the end of the world, you realise losing isn’t the same as being defeated. Like James’ brutally honest fitness advice, there’s no quick fix to confidence, or any miracle cure. James starts, like he always does, by looking at himself honestly - and truthfully - in the mirror, and all he asks is we do the same as well. James’ book is out today. James’ book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Confident James: https://www.instagram.com/jamessmithpt Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Smith is a fitness influencer and the two-time best-selling author of Not a Life Coach and Not a Diet Book. His no holds barred approach to fitness advice makes him unlike any other fitness influencer today, and now he’s bringing his unique philosophy to improving people’s confidence. According to James, we’ve been getting self confidence and how to achieve it all wrong. Confidence is not a surefire belief in ourselves to achieve great things, but rather confidence is being at peace with the idea of losing or things going wrong. When you know it isn’t the end of the world, you realise losing isn’t the same as being defeated. Like James’ brutally honest fitness advice, there’s no quick fix to confidence, or any miracle cure. James starts, like he always does, by looking at himself honestly - and truthfully - in the mirror, and all he asks is we do the same as well. James’ book is out today. James’ book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Confident James: https://www.instagram.com/jamessmithpt Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJames Smith: Become Confident In 100 Minutes00f1ec45-4b13-4779-81a7-96bd8b7053e8Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +00006286https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2022)c6a2a80b-1ba0-43e1-9ea4-3674f7aa9c3aThu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2022)fa88731a-318b-4606-bb99-356cfa1f0504Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2022)63937f69-bf52-4d74-b91f-d34ab6c4bc68Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna&#39;s righteousness in the book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna&#39;s virtue, Daniel&#39;s wisdom, and God&#39;s faithfulness, Fr. Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our hearts to become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2022)dfbbb200-a777-40a1-b61c-0a67e5ed60a1Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Last Knight of ChristendomToday we are excited to be joined by an expert on Bl. Emperor Karl, David Ross, to help inform and instruct us on how we can learn from his holy life and Christ like example. Bl. Karl was elevated to the throne as Emperor of the Austrian Hungarian Empire in 1916 in the midst of the War to End All Wars, WWI. We discuss how he virtuously and heroically balanced his life as a Catholic Emperor, loving husband, and passionate father. He knew great suffering having been betrayed by his friend, forced into exile without his children, and ultimately dying at the young age of 35. He is a saint for modern men, join us. 🔴 Bl. Emperor Karl Symposium - Oct. 15 - Click Here Death of an Emperor Booklet - Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are excited to be joined by an expert on Bl. Emperor Karl, David Ross, to help inform and instruct us on how we can learn from his holy life and Christ like example. Bl. Karl was elevated to the throne as Emperor of the Austrian Hungarian Empire in 1916 in the midst of the War to End All Wars, WWI. We discuss how he virtuously and heroically balanced his life as a Catholic Emperor, loving husband, and passionate father. He knew great suffering having been betrayed by his friend, forced into exile without his children, and ultimately dying at the young age of 35. He is a saint for modern men, join us. 🔴 Bl. Emperor Karl Symposium - Oct. 15 - Click Here Death of an Emperor Booklet - Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Last Knight of Christendom055ed537-2c66-4779-bb71-a0539c485890Wed, 31 Aug 2022 20:30:00 +00004095https://216.73.216.191/allTags#446 Can Artificial Intelligence Have a Soul? - Jimmy AkinAt Google, some employees are starting to think the computers have come alive. How might a Catholic understanding of souls help us explore the matter? Jimmy Akin joins us for what turns out to be a bit of a hilarious conversation. Cy Kellett: Jimmy Akin, senior apologist of Catholic Answers, thanks for doing Focus with us. Jimmy Akin: Hey, my pleasure. Cy Kellett: So&#8230; Jimmy Akin: What are we focusing on today? Cy Kellett: Artificial intelligence. I know this is one you have focused on before and you know a good deal about, but it became news when an employee of Google suggested or made …

At Google, some employees are starting to think the computers have come alive. How might a Catholic understanding of souls help us explore the matter? Jimmy Akin joins us for what turns out to be a bit of a hilarious conversation. Cy Kellett: Jimmy Akin, senior apologist of Catholic Answers, thanks for doing Focus with us. Jimmy Akin: Hey, my pleasure. Cy Kellett: So&#8230; Jimmy Akin: What are we focusing on today? Cy Kellett: Artificial intelligence. I know this is one you have focused on before and you know a good deal about, but it became news when an employee of Google suggested or made …

#446 Can Artificial Intelligence Have a Soul? - Jimmy Akina78b9e4d-215e-4342-918f-1a6aa1e002eaWed, 31 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2022) Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2022)7c60df8e-e72a-4983-b260-1aaa3b382126Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2022) Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2022)99417177-50fa-43fa-9ad1-aec0a144b353Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2022) Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2022)a2312add-dd01-405a-bc3d-fd497a4baaeeWed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2022) Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: &quot;I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.&quot; Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 243: The Lord's Plans (2022)02d4bdab-fbc9-424e-a069-d3edae2a6bb1Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2022) Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2022)85f6301f-bdfd-4d05-81b4-3f2b804f1c4aTue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2022) Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2022)6520f65c-b5ea-48df-9b37-4c48c1735291Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2022) Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2022)69d86f10-0d26-4a07-86d1-329f1faa1f76Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2022) Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 242: The Role of King Nebuchadnezzar (2022)3696e34f-41d2-40fa-a338-f5d4b2a26f3bTue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRite Of Passage with Steven ArmsMasculinity is under attack right now. We rarely even use that word without the word "toxic." Our boys are left struggling trying to decide what it means to be a man, and if they qualify. Rarely do our young men make good choices when struggling to understand what it means to be man. Instead of virtue, they pursue women, risk, or pleasure. But what if you, as the father, can do something about that? Join me in this episode to discover how society solved this problem in the past. Steven Arms is the author of the book Milestone to Manhood. He describes the idea of a Rite of Passage - a way to help our boys transition into becoming men. We owe it to our children to help them through what might be the most difficult transition of their lives. You can find the book Milestone to Manhood on Amazon You can read about Steven Arms and the Rite of Passage, as well as find tons of helpful resources at https://www.milestonetomanhood.com/

Masculinity is under attack right now. We rarely even use that word without the word "toxic." Our boys are left struggling trying to decide what it means to be a man, and if they qualify. Rarely do our young men make good choices when struggling to understand what it means to be man. Instead of virtue, they pursue women, risk, or pleasure. But what if you, as the father, can do something about that? Join me in this episode to discover how society solved this problem in the past. Steven Arms is the author of the book Milestone to Manhood. He describes the idea of a Rite of Passage - a way to help our boys transition into becoming men. We owe it to our children to help them through what might be the most difficult transition of their lives. You can find the book Milestone to Manhood on Amazon You can read about Steven Arms and the Rite of Passage, as well as find tons of helpful resources at https://www.milestonetomanhood.com/

fullRite Of Passage with Steven Arms5baee58e-7de8-454d-a5d2-c685fedc6b32Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/28/22 Eulogy Virtues: Pay Attention Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less. The Book of Sirach makes the claim that the humble person is loved more than a giver of gifts. But what does it mean to be humble? Does it mean what most of us automatically think of? Or does it mean something deeper...something freer? True humility gives a person the ability to pay attention. Mass Readings from August 28, 2022: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalms 68:4-7, 10-11Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Luke 14:1, 7-14

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less. The Book of Sirach makes the claim that the humble person is loved more than a giver of gifts. But what does it mean to be humble? Does it mean what most of us automatically think of? Or does it mean something deeper...something freer? True humility gives a person the ability to pay attention. Mass Readings from August 28, 2022: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalms 68:4-7, 10-11Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Luke 14:1, 7-14

full08/28/22 Eulogy Virtues: Pay Attention2f8a4cab-bd6f-4bc5-bcdc-621620fdf911Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/28/22 Eulogy Virtues: Pay Attention Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less. The Book of Sirach makes the claim that the humble person is loved more than a giver of gifts. But what does it mean to be humble? Does it mean what most of us automatically think of? Or does it mean something deeper...something freer? True humility gives a person the ability to pay attention. Mass Readings from August 28, 2022: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalms 68:4-7, 10-11Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Luke 14:1, 7-14

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less. The Book of Sirach makes the claim that the humble person is loved more than a giver of gifts. But what does it mean to be humble? Does it mean what most of us automatically think of? Or does it mean something deeper...something freer? True humility gives a person the ability to pay attention. Mass Readings from August 28, 2022: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalms 68:4-7, 10-11Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Luke 14:1, 7-14

full08/28/22 Eulogy Virtues: Pay Attention1d92b85f-2f88-4028-b06d-03dafa869abfMon, 29 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/28/22 Eulogy Virtues: Pay Attention Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less. The Book of Sirach makes the claim that the humble person is loved more than a giver of gifts. But what does it mean to be humble? Does it mean what most of us automatically think of? Or does it mean something deeper...something freer? True humility gives a person the ability to pay attention. Mass Readings from August 28, 2022: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalms 68:4-7, 10-11Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Luke 14:1, 7-14

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less. The Book of Sirach makes the claim that the humble person is loved more than a giver of gifts. But what does it mean to be humble? Does it mean what most of us automatically think of? Or does it mean something deeper...something freer? True humility gives a person the ability to pay attention. Mass Readings from August 28, 2022: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalms 68:4-7, 10-11Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Luke 14:1, 7-14

full08/28/22 Eulogy Virtues: Pay Attention1f27885d-14a8-40b8-9767-bab01f191065Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPret & Itsu Founder: How I Built TWO Billion Dollar Brands At The Same Time!: Julian MetcalfeJulian Metcalfe is the founder of Pret A Manger and Itsu, and since he’s been a young man has been on a mission to change the way we think about eating out and how we eat. His companies are together worth over $3 billion. But he’s also been on a mission to prove something to himself after the suicide of his mother and a life threatening car crash when he was still young uprooted his life as he knew it. Like all founders, he chose the long road back to being secure in himself. Julian spews with original thoughts on how to really take a company from zero to $1 billion+, from hiring and firing to knowing when to take the leap to expand your brand. Business is a game of thousands of little decisions, a few really big ones, and a hawks eye for knowing when to pounce. Few people we’ve encountered on the podcast had such a good gut instinct as Julian, nor were so good at articulating exactly how they did it. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julian Metcalfe is the founder of Pret A Manger and Itsu, and since he’s been a young man has been on a mission to change the way we think about eating out and how we eat. His companies are together worth over $3 billion. But he’s also been on a mission to prove something to himself after the suicide of his mother and a life threatening car crash when he was still young uprooted his life as he knew it. Like all founders, he chose the long road back to being secure in himself. Julian spews with original thoughts on how to really take a company from zero to $1 billion+, from hiring and firing to knowing when to take the leap to expand your brand. Business is a game of thousands of little decisions, a few really big ones, and a hawks eye for knowing when to pounce. Few people we’ve encountered on the podcast had such a good gut instinct as Julian, nor were so good at articulating exactly how they did it. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullPret & Itsu Founder: How I Built TWO Billion Dollar Brands At The Same Time!: Julian Metcalfed8ad3d25-0f57-4f2a-81ba-4fed08bc4b58Mon, 29 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +00004809https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2022) As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2022)2c6536a7-d64c-4f9d-b719-e1e56c0adfd8Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2022) As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2022)8792e71a-2d3e-4be8-be75-ac5777b6e1b6Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2022) As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2022)83f04a48-b202-4549-b0e0-8fc3adaf9ca8Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2022) As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel&#39;s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel&#39;s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah&#39;s vision of good and bad figs. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 241: Daniel and the Den of Lions (2022)cde774db-9ae5-4c74-a55e-39c6fcf264a3Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Remaining Humble (2022) Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 240: Remaining Humble (2022)0991ca1b-d619-4d1a-b35f-42001ee74a08Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Remaining Humble (2022) Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 240: Remaining Humble (2022)b69acd09-33c7-40a3-aab2-baf6c3a089dfSun, 28 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Remaining Humble (2022) Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 240: Remaining Humble (2022)01f6813b-e2b6-405f-9ab9-7a8ebebfe8c3Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 240: Remaining Humble (2022) Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 240: Remaining Humble (2022)24e621b6-c5a9-459f-b15e-a37b01f1d6fcSun, 28 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2022) Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2022)771a8555-ce52-45a1-8703-58cb1ae33eb6Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2022) Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2022)98c5e1e6-cbee-4b60-952a-b75ad6c66469Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2022) Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2022)1971aa81-623d-43fa-8768-922a4c6b8335Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2022) Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 239: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (2022)62b47a41-e681-44b5-bb3f-67b00d181de5Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 72 - Why You Need to Care About Your Morning Routine: Dr Rangan ChatterjeeIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This moment is all about how to start your day the right way. Getting off on the right start is so important for how the rest of our day goes and the attitude we take into our tasks. A good morning can make a day, a bad morning can make it hard to recover from there. With Rangan’s simple three step guide to making sure you have a balanced, healthy morning, a great day is never further away than taking just five minutes to properly root yourself in the moment. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/DmC3uNmKMsb Dr Rangan: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/?hl=en https://drchatterjee.com Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This moment is all about how to start your day the right way. Getting off on the right start is so important for how the rest of our day goes and the attitude we take into our tasks. A good morning can make a day, a bad morning can make it hard to recover from there. With Rangan’s simple three step guide to making sure you have a balanced, healthy morning, a great day is never further away than taking just five minutes to properly root yourself in the moment. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/DmC3uNmKMsb Dr Rangan: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/?hl=en https://drchatterjee.com Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 72 - Why You Need to Care About Your Morning Routine: Dr Rangan Chatterjee82ba2c47-14af-40ea-a0c5-8dfd73c4d423Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +00001073https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2022) Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2022) 957708dc-bd5a-400f-bd7b-4390aa3e46afFri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2022) Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2022) 1637f6a9-9894-421d-bd94-ad35ac33e8fbFri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2022) Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2022) ee6772e9-eb65-4179-9cbf-67c27a94a85aFri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2022) Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God&#39;s Word. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2022) 9ce42dd2-26ad-4aca-8bc6-10aa382cb13aFri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYour Questions About Cremation and Burial: Answered Can I be cremated? Is it okay to donate my body to science? What about the relics of Saints, they aren&#39;t buried in the ground? Last week, Fr. Mike began our discussion on death and burial, especially when it comes to the Catholic Church&#39;s teaching on &quot;scattering your ashes.&quot; Today, he answers some of the most common questions from the comments of that video and delves deeper into why we should listen to our Mother, the Church, when she is instructing and guiding us in these matters. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Can I be cremated? Is it okay to donate my body to science? What about the relics of Saints, they aren&#39;t buried in the ground? Last week, Fr. Mike began our discussion on death and burial, especially when it comes to the Catholic Church&#39;s teaching on &quot;scattering your ashes.&quot; Today, he answers some of the most common questions from the comments of that video and delves deeper into why we should listen to our Mother, the Church, when she is instructing and guiding us in these matters. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullYour Questions About Cremation and Burial: Answeredc5595ff4-5554-4c61-9edb-f4653f6641faThu, 25 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYour Questions About Cremation and Burial: Answered Can I be cremated? Is it okay to donate my body to science? What about the relics of Saints, they aren&#39;t buried in the ground? Last week, Fr. Mike began our discussion on death and burial, especially when it comes to the Catholic Church&#39;s teaching on &quot;scattering your ashes.&quot; Today, he answers some of the most common questions from the comments of that video and delves deeper into why we should listen to our Mother, the Church, when she is instructing and guiding us in these matters. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Can I be cremated? Is it okay to donate my body to science? What about the relics of Saints, they aren&#39;t buried in the ground? Last week, Fr. Mike began our discussion on death and burial, especially when it comes to the Catholic Church&#39;s teaching on &quot;scattering your ashes.&quot; Today, he answers some of the most common questions from the comments of that video and delves deeper into why we should listen to our Mother, the Church, when she is instructing and guiding us in these matters. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullYour Questions About Cremation and Burial: Answeredcd89b2e3-1fcf-4798-ae53-799796cc603dThu, 25 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHaggai 1 - Rebuild the TempleHaggai 1

Haggai 1

fullHaggai 1 - Rebuild the Temple84015109-1784-4a34-8798-4533e3baf407Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:30:00 +0000541https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrowing A 10+ Million Youtube Following At The Age of 22: Joe SuggJoe Sugg is an influencer who, after breakout success before he turned 21, decided to dial down the parties and temptations of fame in order to return to nature and make everything more low key. After realising he didn’t enjoy his life as much as he was supposed to, some serious prioritisation about what his real values were and what really mattered to him was in order in order to refocus and rebalance his life. He hasn’t looked back since. Joe’s new book Grow is out on the 15th September, it goes through the lessons he’s learnt and the strategies he’s adopted to help him find balance and harmony with his life. Joe: Joe’s Book - https://g2ul0.app.link/NIKf94xNKsb Twitter - https://twitter.com/joe_sugg Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joe_sugg/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Sugg is an influencer who, after breakout success before he turned 21, decided to dial down the parties and temptations of fame in order to return to nature and make everything more low key. After realising he didn’t enjoy his life as much as he was supposed to, some serious prioritisation about what his real values were and what really mattered to him was in order in order to refocus and rebalance his life. He hasn’t looked back since. Joe’s new book Grow is out on the 15th September, it goes through the lessons he’s learnt and the strategies he’s adopted to help him find balance and harmony with his life. Joe: Joe’s Book - https://g2ul0.app.link/NIKf94xNKsb Twitter - https://twitter.com/joe_sugg Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joe_sugg/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullGrowing A 10+ Million Youtube Following At The Age of 22: Joe Suggefd51981-9747-415e-b3cf-cda34b29c0e5Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:31:00 +00003597https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: Water from the Temple (2022) Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 237: Water from the Temple (2022)f8f659e6-b5df-46f5-9fa6-50421f7d2302Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: Water from the Temple (2022) Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 237: Water from the Temple (2022)44d3549e-ffb6-492b-aafd-a4b6fc114360Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: Water from the Temple (2022) Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 237: Water from the Temple (2022)af844000-b7d6-4b81-b6fd-312ea0e4be4cThu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 237: Water from the Temple (2022) Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ&#39;s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 237: Water from the Temple (2022)1af76ea8-df8d-4000-8659-24b6f63239fcThu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Catholic Man 24/7, Beyond SundayToday Sam and John are joined by The Catholic Man Show, Adam and David, to discuss how men can lead and embrace Catholicism throughout each day of their lives. Men have a tendency today to limit their belief to Sunday at Mass only instead of permeating their entire lives and all that they do. We discuss the importance of good friends and go into practical ways to live out your faith. 🔴 New Book - Living Beyond Sunday - https://ascensionpress.com/products/living-beyond-sunday-making-your-home-a-holy-place 🔴 JOIN THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Sam and John are joined by The Catholic Man Show, Adam and David, to discuss how men can lead and embrace Catholicism throughout each day of their lives. Men have a tendency today to limit their belief to Sunday at Mass only instead of permeating their entire lives and all that they do. We discuss the importance of good friends and go into practical ways to live out your faith. 🔴 New Book - Living Beyond Sunday - https://ascensionpress.com/products/living-beyond-sunday-making-your-home-a-holy-place 🔴 JOIN THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN Join the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullA Catholic Man 24/7, Beyond Sundaya5f771ef-4d74-45ca-b409-89de11fa0957Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:30:00 +00003712https://216.73.216.191/allTags#445 Traditions of Men (in the Bible) - Karlo BroussardWhat exactly does it mean when Christ accuses the Pharisees of abandoning the commandments of God in favor of traditions of men? What are the implications for us? Karlo Broussard explores the proper place for &#8220;traditions of men.&#8221; Cy Kellett: Karlo Broussard, apologist here at Catholic Answers. Thanks for being with us. Karlo Broussard: Cy Kellet, thanks for having me. Cy Kellett: It&#8217;s always good when you&#8217;re here for focus. Karlo Broussard: Amen to that. Cy Kellett: And one of the things we can focus on with you because you&#8217;ve spent a lot of time in scholarly res…

What exactly does it mean when Christ accuses the Pharisees of abandoning the commandments of God in favor of traditions of men? What are the implications for us? Karlo Broussard explores the proper place for &#8220;traditions of men.&#8221; Cy Kellett: Karlo Broussard, apologist here at Catholic Answers. Thanks for being with us. Karlo Broussard: Cy Kellet, thanks for having me. Cy Kellett: It&#8217;s always good when you&#8217;re here for focus. Karlo Broussard: Amen to that. Cy Kellett: And one of the things we can focus on with you because you&#8217;ve spent a lot of time in scholarly res…

#445 Traditions of Men (in the Bible) - Karlo Broussarded7fc9e3-3916-4417-abd0-51d806cb0149Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#258A: Sailing with Paul part 2Acts 27:21-44&nbsp; &nbsp;We pick up from last week's story where we find Paul on rough seas as he journeys to visit Caesar. Paul tells everyone about God's promise He has given him......and guess what!??!??! Every single one of those promises comes true! We discuss that God has given us promises too and read some of these from our Bible today. While we hopefully won't be on a creaky boat with waves crashing all around, we too have times where life feels stormy. The kids are encouraged to memorize some of God's promises so we can cling to them when life does get a bit stormy. &nbsp; Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children!&nbsp; To connect with me go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acts 27:21-44&nbsp; &nbsp;We pick up from last week's story where we find Paul on rough seas as he journeys to visit Caesar. Paul tells everyone about God's promise He has given him......and guess what!??!??! Every single one of those promises comes true! We discuss that God has given us promises too and read some of these from our Bible today. While we hopefully won't be on a creaky boat with waves crashing all around, we too have times where life feels stormy. The kids are encouraged to memorize some of God's promises so we can cling to them when life does get a bit stormy. &nbsp; Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children!&nbsp; To connect with me go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#258A: Sailing with Paul part 251777d33-d309-4c73-b1b6-77a1b1896915Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:00:45 +0000598https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: Rich in Love (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 236: Rich in Love (2022)c279bfd7-9051-4c8a-a17e-1e5cae165456Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: Rich in Love (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 236: Rich in Love (2022)5cdb339c-abf9-445b-aa93-5dadd17ce2bcWed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: Rich in Love (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 236: Rich in Love (2022)30bdbb76-86aa-4942-9b82-009b2a5fd793Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 236: Rich in Love (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God&#39;s decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 236: Rich in Love (2022)d2f0f052-0661-480f-ae07-1cec8e7c83a5Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Lying Prophets (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 235: Lying Prophets (2022)6a452cca-5b81-4702-9a17-763c48cfc3d0Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Lying Prophets (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 235: Lying Prophets (2022)3137fae4-a69b-43e2-b2fe-321855e23cebTue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Lying Prophets (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 235: Lying Prophets (2022)ce640a4b-86f2-42d1-a7b8-9ebcfe1e6173Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 235: Lying Prophets (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the prophet Jeremiah’s continued sorrow and explains how lying prophets bring forth destruction. He invites us to examine what lies in our lives are bringing destruction. We also continue reading about Ezekiel’s vision, and see the glory of the Lord return to the temple. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 14-15, Ezekiel 43-44, and Proverbs 15:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 235: Lying Prophets (2022)8c1eb37c-c312-4c37-bba3-85135223d76bTue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/21/22 You, Strive Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. How are you fighting for Heaven? Jesus makes it very clear that our call is to make our pursuit of Heaven exactly that: a pursuit. He is personal and practical when He tells us that each and every one of us must strive for Heaven. Mass Readings from August 21, 2022: Isaiah 66:18-21 Psalms 117:1, 2Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Luke 13:22-30

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. How are you fighting for Heaven? Jesus makes it very clear that our call is to make our pursuit of Heaven exactly that: a pursuit. He is personal and practical when He tells us that each and every one of us must strive for Heaven. Mass Readings from August 21, 2022: Isaiah 66:18-21 Psalms 117:1, 2Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Luke 13:22-30

full08/21/22 You, Strivea7359b30-1b00-4cbd-a8fe-1d61da35dbfbMon, 22 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/21/22 You, Strive Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. How are you fighting for Heaven? Jesus makes it very clear that our call is to make our pursuit of Heaven exactly that: a pursuit. He is personal and practical when He tells us that each and every one of us must strive for Heaven. Mass Readings from August 21, 2022: Isaiah 66:18-21 Psalms 117:1, 2Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Luke 13:22-30

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. How are you fighting for Heaven? Jesus makes it very clear that our call is to make our pursuit of Heaven exactly that: a pursuit. He is personal and practical when He tells us that each and every one of us must strive for Heaven. Mass Readings from August 21, 2022: Isaiah 66:18-21 Psalms 117:1, 2Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Luke 13:22-30

full08/21/22 You, Strivef9ce11cf-ab99-4406-86eb-b4e434e179c0Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/21/22 You, Strive Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. How are you fighting for Heaven? Jesus makes it very clear that our call is to make our pursuit of Heaven exactly that: a pursuit. He is personal and practical when He tells us that each and every one of us must strive for Heaven. Mass Readings from August 21, 2022: Isaiah 66:18-21 Psalms 117:1, 2Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Luke 13:22-30

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. How are you fighting for Heaven? Jesus makes it very clear that our call is to make our pursuit of Heaven exactly that: a pursuit. He is personal and practical when He tells us that each and every one of us must strive for Heaven. Mass Readings from August 21, 2022: Isaiah 66:18-21 Psalms 117:1, 2Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Luke 13:22-30

full08/21/22 You, Strive9376b87e-e03c-4fbf-b3b6-ed1327b181ebMon, 22 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPornography Medication with Isaiah CruzAddictions are hard to beat - trust me, I know! Yet, so often, the advice we get is to just "try harder." Doesn't work. So how about something different? How about something that shifts your brain chemistry directly? Join me in this episode as I'm joined by psychiatric nurse Isaiah Cruz and we discuss medications available to help break addiction. This is a powerful new field of research that is having some stunning impacts. Now, a lot of folks resist medications in general - especially those prescribed for the brain. And, in fairness, there are some good reasons to. But hear us out - if you're fighting for the holiness and purity needed to preserve your marriage and family, you need to think outside the box. You can read more and discover if medication may be able to help you at https://www.no-x.net/ Isaiah and his partner have made it easy and safe to find a medication to help break your addiction - for good!

Addictions are hard to beat - trust me, I know! Yet, so often, the advice we get is to just "try harder." Doesn't work. So how about something different? How about something that shifts your brain chemistry directly? Join me in this episode as I'm joined by psychiatric nurse Isaiah Cruz and we discuss medications available to help break addiction. This is a powerful new field of research that is having some stunning impacts. Now, a lot of folks resist medications in general - especially those prescribed for the brain. And, in fairness, there are some good reasons to. But hear us out - if you're fighting for the holiness and purity needed to preserve your marriage and family, you need to think outside the box. You can read more and discover if medication may be able to help you at https://www.no-x.net/ Isaiah and his partner have made it easy and safe to find a medication to help break your addiction - for good!

fullPornography Medication with Isaiah Cruzb6d7d8b5-8151-40e1-a6c9-a437ff2b9332Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMaking $100 Million A Year Eating Raw Liver: Liver KingThe Liver King is an illusive internet sensation who says the secret to a healthy and happy life is to eat raw meat every day. An advocate of what he calls an 'ancestral lifestyle', we have to return to the lifestyle our hunter-gatherer forebears. Returning to this way of living is most consistent with our DNA and what we're genetically coded to want according to the Liver King. A controversial figure, his advocating of this diet is disputed by many nutritionists, but the Liver King says it has transformed his life, that of his family, and his followers who take up his suggestion. In this raw interview the Liver King opens up on criticism and his sometimes crippling anxieties for the first time, as well as how his ancestral lifestyle shapes his bond with his wife, the Liver Queen. It isn't always easy to be the king. Liver King:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/PPY0tPb3Gsb Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/LRMyYMe3Gsb Youtube channel - https://g2ul0.app.link/EzKvK2h3Gsb  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Liver King is an illusive internet sensation who says the secret to a healthy and happy life is to eat raw meat every day. An advocate of what he calls an 'ancestral lifestyle', we have to return to the lifestyle our hunter-gatherer forebears. Returning to this way of living is most consistent with our DNA and what we're genetically coded to want according to the Liver King. A controversial figure, his advocating of this diet is disputed by many nutritionists, but the Liver King says it has transformed his life, that of his family, and his followers who take up his suggestion. In this raw interview the Liver King opens up on criticism and his sometimes crippling anxieties for the first time, as well as how his ancestral lifestyle shapes his bond with his wife, the Liver Queen. It isn't always easy to be the king. Liver King:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/PPY0tPb3Gsb Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/LRMyYMe3Gsb Youtube channel - https://g2ul0.app.link/EzKvK2h3Gsb  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMaking $100 Million A Year Eating Raw Liver: Liver King08b04209-c159-41cc-a594-5cdf716caa43Mon, 22 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +00006182https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2022) Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2022)b48b0bbf-a0fb-429a-a404-4763100b6ba7Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2022) Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2022)baa40c58-fac1-4a5c-9158-ffd4fa1fadb1Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2022) Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2022)30dc7a0e-272c-497c-97ac-78813cbe0e03Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2022) Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike teaches us about recognizing our limitations especially when trying to compete with God. We also see how the Lord listens to Jeremiah’s complaints and responds to him in a peculiar but hopeful way. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 12-13, Ezekiel 41-42, and Proverbs 15:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 234: Jeremiah Complains (2022)0aa64345-0fd5-4374-bce0-67254f5e4a6dMon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2022) Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2022)7443f57f-e48e-4287-95d6-98a1a372f4ebSun, 21 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2022) Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2022)c24c5864-361b-4811-93cb-896cb54885f1Sun, 21 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2022) Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2022)7d972cd1-380a-4182-b915-f57afeb3d7a1Sun, 21 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2022) Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 233: Correct me, O Lord (2022)68a62b8d-6fcd-4550-af4e-27f81e6d23e0Sun, 21 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2022)57621029-f63f-4e43-9de4-23cf16302fc6Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2022)86c622b6-be87-41ee-8747-d92bc5e2eff9Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2022)169915fc-9d8d-416c-b069-2a85f5ee4b7eSat, 20 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah’s sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God&#39;s ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 232: Glory in Knowing God (2022)052a6e6a-d7e3-47f9-91b1-6408e7e4a120Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 71 - Why You SHOULD Take Personal Responsibility: Matthew Hussey In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this weeks moment we uncover exactly how you can take responsibility in every area of your life. Matthew Hussey walks us through how to take a step back, reflect, and see our own actions from the perspective of others. Taking the wider view is always a good idea - for ourselves, in our relationships, in our friendships, and in our careers. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/xK3A11jtBsb Matthew: https://www.instagram.com/thematthewhussey/?hl=en https://twitter.com/matthewhussey? Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this weeks moment we uncover exactly how you can take responsibility in every area of your life. Matthew Hussey walks us through how to take a step back, reflect, and see our own actions from the perspective of others. Taking the wider view is always a good idea - for ourselves, in our relationships, in our friendships, and in our careers. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/xK3A11jtBsb Matthew: https://www.instagram.com/thematthewhussey/?hl=en https://twitter.com/matthewhussey? Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 71 - Why You SHOULD Take Personal Responsibility: Matthew Hussey cd82e549-d6ab-42c0-8117-8642e8b3c97bFri, 19 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000874https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2022) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2022)f8005618-6350-4452-bd7b-7802a4628fb3Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2022) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2022)8503037c-b2a8-4dbf-8dbe-11d98eca20c0Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2022) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2022)7bf9aad5-78dd-4d23-a7ee-dd4e62bfa81cFri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2022) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the mention of bones in Jeremiah and Ezekiel. In Jeremiah, we learn that the bones of God&#39;s people are scattered because of their worship of false gods. In Ezekiel, we see the prophet prophesy over the valley of dry bones and the Lord’s Spirit restoring and moving within them. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 8, Ezekiel 37-38, and Proverbs 14:33-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 231: The Valley of Dry Bones (2022)a1147542-4bd5-4f51-92e9-6be7175af65aFri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Can’t Catholics Scatter Their Ashes? What is a human being? What happens when we die? Why do we visit cemeteries? And why do Catholics bury the dead instead of scattering their ashes? Today, Fr. Mike connects the dignity of the human person to the dignity of the body in death—and beyond.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What is a human being? What happens when we die? Why do we visit cemeteries? And why do Catholics bury the dead instead of scattering their ashes? Today, Fr. Mike connects the dignity of the human person to the dignity of the body in death—and beyond.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Can’t Catholics Scatter Their Ashes?c6c0a152-d410-43bc-a7fc-71d976b8ddb9Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Can’t Catholics Scatter Their Ashes? What is a human being? What happens when we die? Why do we visit cemeteries? And why do Catholics bury the dead instead of scattering their ashes? Today, Fr. Mike connects the dignity of the human person to the dignity of the body in death—and beyond.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What is a human being? What happens when we die? Why do we visit cemeteries? And why do Catholics bury the dead instead of scattering their ashes? Today, Fr. Mike connects the dignity of the human person to the dignity of the body in death—and beyond.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Can’t Catholics Scatter Their Ashes?b3184221-21ce-479c-aabf-abf0cb68ac80Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZephaniah 3 – JerusalemZephaniah 3

Zephaniah 3

fullZephaniah 3 – Jerusalema9f13710-bccc-4e93-b71f-6b2d05aa9da2Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:30:00 +0000695https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGary Neville: From Football Legend To Building A Business EmpireGary Neville is a broadcaster, serial business founder and owner, and a winner of every possible club football title in his 20 years playing for Manchester United - with 2 Champions League medals, 8 Premier League medals, 3 FA Cup medals, a Club World Cup medal, and 2 League cup medals. In one of his most emotional and heartfelt interviews to date, Gary opens up about precisely what drove him and his similarly successful siblings on - his brother is the England-capped footballer Philip Neville, while his sister is the former Head Coach of England Netball, Tracey Neville - despite their very humble origins. A legend of Manchester United and a former captain of the club, he goes into detail about precisely what made the team culture of the Sir Alex Ferguson years so strong, why its so sorely lacking now, why he’s felt the need to speak out more on social and political issues, and why everything he does is for the city he grew up in and calls home. Even after all these years, he’s still bringing glory back to Manchester. Gary’s book, available for pre-order now: https://g2ul0.app.link/3Y26i8G6ysb Follow Gary: https://twitter.com/gnev2 https://www.instagram.com/gneville2/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Neville is a broadcaster, serial business founder and owner, and a winner of every possible club football title in his 20 years playing for Manchester United - with 2 Champions League medals, 8 Premier League medals, 3 FA Cup medals, a Club World Cup medal, and 2 League cup medals. In one of his most emotional and heartfelt interviews to date, Gary opens up about precisely what drove him and his similarly successful siblings on - his brother is the England-capped footballer Philip Neville, while his sister is the former Head Coach of England Netball, Tracey Neville - despite their very humble origins. A legend of Manchester United and a former captain of the club, he goes into detail about precisely what made the team culture of the Sir Alex Ferguson years so strong, why its so sorely lacking now, why he’s felt the need to speak out more on social and political issues, and why everything he does is for the city he grew up in and calls home. Even after all these years, he’s still bringing glory back to Manchester. Gary’s book, available for pre-order now: https://g2ul0.app.link/3Y26i8G6ysb Follow Gary: https://twitter.com/gnev2 https://www.instagram.com/gneville2/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullGary Neville: From Football Legend To Building A Business Empire2b1550e2-96ae-448b-b0a9-a905e47b08a9Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +00006082https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: A New Heart (2022) Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 230: A New Heart (2022)aae04b16-51fc-4a46-8fee-b1577d642dfcThu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: A New Heart (2022) Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 230: A New Heart (2022)11a1e092-e5b3-4491-b872-19a3df486731Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: A New Heart (2022) Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 230: A New Heart (2022)075c7791-3006-44bf-88c4-c62802c9a5abThu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 230: A New Heart (2022) Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Reflecting on the stubbornness of the Israelites&#39; hearts from today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike teaches us that we cannot always trust our imperfect hearts, because they are not always aligned God&#39;s law and will, and they can often lead us into false worship. However, we can rely on God who promises to give us a new heart so that we can do what we ought. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 7, Ezekiel 36, and Proverbs 14:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 230: A New Heart (2022)57fdfbb2-3a24-4fa9-8254-3ca43fa20f9dThu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFrom Grateful Dead to Catholic BishopToday John and Sam are joined by his Excellency, Bishop James Conley. Bishop Conley was an agonistic listening to the Grateful Dead and ultimately converted to Catholicism during his college years. We discuss the balance of the liturgy in his diocese that has the FSSP seminary (Latin Mass) as well as Novus Ordo Mass. He shares what it has been like to be a Bishop and how to regain authentic masculinity in the Church and society today. Learn More from Bishop Conley - https://www.lincolndiocese.org/bishops/bishop-james-conley/biography 🔴 Join our Mission - https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today John and Sam are joined by his Excellency, Bishop James Conley. Bishop Conley was an agonistic listening to the Grateful Dead and ultimately converted to Catholicism during his college years. We discuss the balance of the liturgy in his diocese that has the FSSP seminary (Latin Mass) as well as Novus Ordo Mass. He shares what it has been like to be a Bishop and how to regain authentic masculinity in the Church and society today. Learn More from Bishop Conley - https://www.lincolndiocese.org/bishops/bishop-james-conley/biography 🔴 Join our Mission - https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFrom Grateful Dead to Catholic Bishop9b287723-d246-4d07-a450-563803e30d4fWed, 17 Aug 2022 20:30:00 +00003281https://216.73.216.191/allTags#257A: Sailing with Paul part 1Acts 25:10-12 &amp; 27:1-26  This episode introduces Paul and gives a brief history about who he is. Paul is falsely being accused of breaking the law so he asked to be sent to Caesar, since he is a Roman citizen, and discuss his case with him. Today&#39;s story picks up here on this exciting journey. Paul boards the creaky ship bound for Italy but on the journey, they encounter rough seas. We will hear the promise God gives Paul and how Paul trusts God even in the storm. It ends in suspense so we will continue this story next week.  Thanks for listening!  To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acts 25:10-12 &amp; 27:1-26  This episode introduces Paul and gives a brief history about who he is. Paul is falsely being accused of breaking the law so he asked to be sent to Caesar, since he is a Roman citizen, and discuss his case with him. Today&#39;s story picks up here on this exciting journey. Paul boards the creaky ship bound for Italy but on the journey, they encounter rough seas. We will hear the promise God gives Paul and how Paul trusts God even in the storm. It ends in suspense so we will continue this story next week.  Thanks for listening!  To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#257A: Sailing with Paul part 17684f607-31a1-49f8-b895-b0d045e324dcWed, 17 Aug 2022 20:16:00 +0000815https://216.73.216.191/allTags#444 The Secret History of Transubstantiation - William AlbrechtThe term transubstantiation has been used for centuries within the Church but does it actually men? William Albrecht, co-author of The Secret History of Transubstantiation joins us to explore its true meaning. &nbsp; …

The term transubstantiation has been used for centuries within the Church but does it actually men? William Albrecht, co-author of The Secret History of Transubstantiation joins us to explore its true meaning. &nbsp; …

#444 The Secret History of Transubstantiation - William Albrecht7da4a9ad-251f-4f6d-b239-d092ef321667Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2022) Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2022)56d2332f-c845-4a63-9607-0342665ae64bWed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2022) Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2022)02a65634-169e-47f3-b90f-9a33c32f7fb7Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2022) Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2022)dc9dc6d5-3426-494c-9f58-8589d8aba8e1Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2022) Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the beautiful connections between all of our readings today. He emphasizes how good shepherds are willing to face the truth, and also sacrifice for their sheep, like Jesus who laid down his life for us. In our reading of Jeremiah, Fr. Mike also explains that the experience of shame points to the reality that there is something good within us that ought not to be violated. Today we read Jeremiah 6, Ezekiel 34-35, and Proverbs 14:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 229: Shepherds of Israel (2022)3917f97a-1ba6-4059-9f1b-4f6a1a970b40Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2022) Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2022)7adfe870-cb55-4bd6-8cfe-bdec697886f5Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2022) Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2022)d68c0765-34a0-45b8-a438-89f73a01da08Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2022) Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2022)fc00bf7f-10bd-4e63-aa79-32db0df8e000Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2022) Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on Ezekiel 33 and emphasizes that the role of a prophet, is to be God&#39;s watchman and speak whatever it is God wants to be spoken. He stresses the reality that those who are teachers and leaders, who shape and form the consciences of others, have the responsibility to speak the truth even when it&#39;s hard. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 5, Ezekiel 33, and Proverbs 14:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 228: The Watchman's Duty (2022)da6b8d77-78f2-46eb-a4ae-646f7a238fe9Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMy Addiction StoryThis was a difficult episode to record. Like many people's, my story has some really dark parts that I've suffered a lot of shame about. It's not easy to share. Exploring our stories from the past is an incredibly powerful way to find healing, yet a lot of us are discouraged and don't believe healing is really possible. For those, hearing how someone else made it out can give hope. My desire is for you to find hope from my story. If you, or someone you know, feels trapped and ashamed in addiction, get the help you need to find freedom! If this episode connects with you, I strongly encourage you to schedule a free call, today. There is hope. You can finally find peace, without shame.

This was a difficult episode to record. Like many people's, my story has some really dark parts that I've suffered a lot of shame about. It's not easy to share. Exploring our stories from the past is an incredibly powerful way to find healing, yet a lot of us are discouraged and don't believe healing is really possible. For those, hearing how someone else made it out can give hope. My desire is for you to find hope from my story. If you, or someone you know, feels trapped and ashamed in addiction, get the help you need to find freedom! If this episode connects with you, I strongly encourage you to schedule a free call, today. There is hope. You can finally find peace, without shame.

fullMy Addiction Story185ea803-bb87-4722-acaf-55cb98bc0055Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/14/22 Finish the Race Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sometimes God gives the victory and sometimes God gives what we need to finish the race. Every one of us is in the middle of the race of our lives. God has called us and brought us here, even when there is no victory in sight and even when victory is not possible. But God will always give whatever we need to finish the race. Mass Readings from August 14, 2022: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Psalms 40:2-4, 18Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-53

Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sometimes God gives the victory and sometimes God gives what we need to finish the race. Every one of us is in the middle of the race of our lives. God has called us and brought us here, even when there is no victory in sight and even when victory is not possible. But God will always give whatever we need to finish the race. Mass Readings from August 14, 2022: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Psalms 40:2-4, 18Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-53

full08/14/22 Finish the Racea56e916f-a94d-4f8a-a87d-63c755565209Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/14/22 Finish the Race Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sometimes God gives the victory and sometimes God gives what we need to finish the race. Every one of us is in the middle of the race of our lives. God has called us and brought us here, even when there is no victory in sight and even when victory is not possible. But God will always give whatever we need to finish the race. Mass Readings from August 14, 2022: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Psalms 40:2-4, 18Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-53

Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sometimes God gives the victory and sometimes God gives what we need to finish the race. Every one of us is in the middle of the race of our lives. God has called us and brought us here, even when there is no victory in sight and even when victory is not possible. But God will always give whatever we need to finish the race. Mass Readings from August 14, 2022: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Psalms 40:2-4, 18Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-53

full08/14/22 Finish the Race9a0d1550-a95a-45b9-be0d-5f7d16c798a4Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/14/22 Finish the Race Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sometimes God gives the victory and sometimes God gives what we need to finish the race. Every one of us is in the middle of the race of our lives. God has called us and brought us here, even when there is no victory in sight and even when victory is not possible. But God will always give whatever we need to finish the race. Mass Readings from August 14, 2022: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Psalms 40:2-4, 18Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-53

Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sometimes God gives the victory and sometimes God gives what we need to finish the race. Every one of us is in the middle of the race of our lives. God has called us and brought us here, even when there is no victory in sight and even when victory is not possible. But God will always give whatever we need to finish the race. Mass Readings from August 14, 2022: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Psalms 40:2-4, 18Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-53

full08/14/22 Finish the Racecc447dfe-3da1-4cf8-9365-c5106cee786dMon, 15 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsVP Of Meta: Running A Trillion Dollar Business With An Incurable Illness: Nicola MendelsohnNicola Mendelsohn is Meta’s (formerly Facebook) global head of advertising and routinely tops lists “most powerful person in UK tech. She’s juggled her high flying career with having a rare type of blood cancer since 2016. That cancer is just one of the things that has held Nicola back, but, like her struggle against racial prejudice in her early years, she hasn’t let it define her. No one is ever going to get to define Nicola except her. In this candid chat about how she’s seen her role and her company change as it’s come under increasing criticism in the last few years, Nicola holds nothing back on her critics, her fears, her highs, her lows, and what she still wants herself and the company to achieve. Follow Nicola: Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/t9DYxjBKqsb Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/xf4gYKzsvsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicola Mendelsohn is Meta’s (formerly Facebook) global head of advertising and routinely tops lists “most powerful person in UK tech. She’s juggled her high flying career with having a rare type of blood cancer since 2016. That cancer is just one of the things that has held Nicola back, but, like her struggle against racial prejudice in her early years, she hasn’t let it define her. No one is ever going to get to define Nicola except her. In this candid chat about how she’s seen her role and her company change as it’s come under increasing criticism in the last few years, Nicola holds nothing back on her critics, her fears, her highs, her lows, and what she still wants herself and the company to achieve. Follow Nicola: Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/t9DYxjBKqsb Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/xf4gYKzsvsb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullVP Of Meta: Running A Trillion Dollar Business With An Incurable Illness: Nicola Mendelsohnc163c974-879b-4a83-b6bc-2d009ab40f0eMon, 15 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +00006799https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2022)e928d2e0-de49-4ca1-bbd3-436262f2a8cdMon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2022)31d3bd6d-c04a-4969-beaf-12a235f430c6Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2022)b6a5b1c5-cdd5-46ef-a4e9-357786b49c2aMon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the people of Israel&#39;s flaw in trusting in the strength and power of Egypt, not realizing that although Egypt is like a towering cedar tree, the nation will eventually collapse. Fr. Mike also points out Jeremiah&#39;s vehement message to Israel to brace themselves for God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Jeremiah 4, Ezekiel 31-32, and Proverbs 14:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 227: The Towering Cedar (2022)6374ebfc-da71-486f-a96b-5844ef064906Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2022) In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2022)16045302-9233-40cc-9875-953299ce3810Sun, 14 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2022) In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2022)a5517fb2-7744-4daf-98c3-0dc742840b4aSun, 14 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2022) In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2022)745446d3-4866-4eef-a92f-61c964b538e3Sun, 14 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2022) In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Proverbs 14, Fr. Mike reinforces that freedom is not the same thing as license, true freedom is the power to do what we ought. Fr. Mike also reflects on Jeremiah&#39;s repudiation of Israel&#39;s cult worship and how its distorted sexuality had serious consequences. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 3, Ezekiel 29-30, and Proverbs 14:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 226: Unfaithful Israel (2022)4e1137c5-4870-4418-b63e-997141b374efSun, 14 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2022) Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2022)c20d705b-3ae8-4e13-8ff2-849b59917b7fSat, 13 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2022) Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2022)2a2b1aa7-cfa7-407d-bb56-de6378992d8cSat, 13 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2022) Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2022)ff2377df-faa5-4f42-99f7-4900eeaa52daSat, 13 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2022) Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2022)f8e9fa54-9398-4bc6-aa05-fd28965e1743Sat, 13 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 70 - How Jonny Wilkinson Made It To The Top In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This week’s moment is all about passion. Where to find it, how to nurture it, and how not to be afraid of it. Far too many people are afraid of just following their instincts to what makes them happiest and most fulfilled. Jonny Wilkinson doesn’t have time for any of that, or for following the expectations other people set. Jonny is interested in what makes you unique, and he thinks you should be too. Jonny’s also got a word of warning, though, because your real self is who you are when you’re alone with your own thoughts. And Jonny’s weren’t happy. He scaled as high as it’s possible to go in world rugby, but he found the process demoralising, and he wasn’t happy. It took Jonny a long time to find a way to be happy in his passion, but that makes his journey all the more interesting, and his advice for your journey all the more profound too. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/x7zSYKUwpsb Johnny: https://twitter.com/JonnyWilkinson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/jonnywilkinsonofficial/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This week’s moment is all about passion. Where to find it, how to nurture it, and how not to be afraid of it. Far too many people are afraid of just following their instincts to what makes them happiest and most fulfilled. Jonny Wilkinson doesn’t have time for any of that, or for following the expectations other people set. Jonny is interested in what makes you unique, and he thinks you should be too. Jonny’s also got a word of warning, though, because your real self is who you are when you’re alone with your own thoughts. And Jonny’s weren’t happy. He scaled as high as it’s possible to go in world rugby, but he found the process demoralising, and he wasn’t happy. It took Jonny a long time to find a way to be happy in his passion, but that makes his journey all the more interesting, and his advice for your journey all the more profound too. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/x7zSYKUwpsb Johnny: https://twitter.com/JonnyWilkinson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/jonnywilkinsonofficial/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 70 - How Jonny Wilkinson Made It To The Top c6bc49d0-2637-42e1-b9b5-e51c6ec143e3Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000790https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2022)59dcfadd-621a-4957-8cc1-696d891d848cFri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2022)ddf6c627-6bd6-4656-b856-f00479c1f245Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2022)b15adf66-2f09-41d9-b2ce-8e02cf778b50Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also known as the Prophet of Doom and the Weeping Prophet. He explains what makes Jeremiah different than the other prophets, and encourages us to cling closely to him as we hear about his difficult call. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 1, Ezekiel 27, and Proverbs 14:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 224: The Weeping Prophet (2022)50f2a5a2-bae6-42d1-91bb-ed180e6c4920Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Disciples Doubted the Eucharist. Do You? You may have heard that Jesus is present in the Eucharist, but have you really heard those words? You may have been in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, but have you really seen him in the Eucharist? Today, Fr. Mike challenges us to take Jesus at His word (John 6:6) and to grow in our faith in His real presence, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the Eucharist! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You may have heard that Jesus is present in the Eucharist, but have you really heard those words? You may have been in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, but have you really seen him in the Eucharist? Today, Fr. Mike challenges us to take Jesus at His word (John 6:6) and to grow in our faith in His real presence, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the Eucharist! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Disciples Doubted the Eucharist. Do You?f7e9f398-2b2f-4cbe-8b23-5045c23229b3Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Disciples Doubted the Eucharist. Do You? You may have heard that Jesus is present in the Eucharist, but have you really heard those words? You may have been in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, but have you really seen him in the Eucharist? Today, Fr. Mike challenges us to take Jesus at His word (John 6:6) and to grow in our faith in His real presence, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the Eucharist! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You may have heard that Jesus is present in the Eucharist, but have you really heard those words? You may have been in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, but have you really seen him in the Eucharist? Today, Fr. Mike challenges us to take Jesus at His word (John 6:6) and to grow in our faith in His real presence, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the Eucharist! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Disciples Doubted the Eucharist. Do You?56449a67-adfb-4342-980a-89b053f5c94dThu, 11 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZephaniah 2 – RepentZephaniah 2

Zephaniah 2

fullZephaniah 2 – Repente8cb71a5-9cc0-4c9d-866b-5251ed79ec45Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:30:00 +0000586https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBuilding A Business Empire WITHOUT ANY Marketing: Five Guys CEO: John Eckbert John Eckbert is the CEO of Five Guys in Europe. By far the most successful ‘posh burger’ chain in Britain, John tells us how he took a classic concept to a whole new content by inventing a unique business model. Five Guys in Europe is not just a franchise, but John rather started from zero on a joint venture which has so managed to eclipse the dozens of other similar businesses that launched at the same time, and then some. As well as dishing out profound business and management advice, John walks us through how a sea-change in his personal life left him feeling trapped and alone. But John fought fires at both home and work in order to make Five Guys what it is today. We’re so glad he did. Five Guys: https://fiveguys.co.uk/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Eckbert is the CEO of Five Guys in Europe. By far the most successful ‘posh burger’ chain in Britain, John tells us how he took a classic concept to a whole new content by inventing a unique business model. Five Guys in Europe is not just a franchise, but John rather started from zero on a joint venture which has so managed to eclipse the dozens of other similar businesses that launched at the same time, and then some. As well as dishing out profound business and management advice, John walks us through how a sea-change in his personal life left him feeling trapped and alone. But John fought fires at both home and work in order to make Five Guys what it is today. We’re so glad he did. Five Guys: https://fiveguys.co.uk/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBuilding A Business Empire WITHOUT ANY Marketing: Five Guys CEO: John Eckbert 788f3895-0447-43fb-9ca0-9510a5f52aa2Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +00006175https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Responding Well (2022) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 223: Responding Well (2022)81e4fdc7-16ee-4c9e-9c83-95f3fc3be727Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Responding Well (2022) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 223: Responding Well (2022)1676f809-bdcb-496e-805e-4605b0e0fd60Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Responding Well (2022) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 223: Responding Well (2022)57c5dccb-7dec-4d4c-9128-bde539b7cf8dThu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 223: Responding Well (2022) Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 223: Responding Well (2022)5800e8ec-5f09-4358-8f62-ebd515a7b6c2Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#256A: Esther part 3Esther 4:15-17, 5,6,7 In order to respect each families ages &amp; stages of life, I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures referenced discussing with your family as is appropriate. These episodes build upon themselves so please listen to Esther part 1 &amp; 2 if you’ve missed them.  Queen Esther saw a problem and instead of pushing it off on someone else to solve, Mordecai reminded her that maybe God made her queen for that exact moment. The kids will be reminded that like  Esther,  God has specific plans for them. God knows we will see certain problems or someone needing help and He wants US to be the one to help. Our loving God wants us to be included in His wonderful plans....the plans may be small or big, but each day God has a purpose for US ! To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esther 4:15-17, 5,6,7 In order to respect each families ages &amp; stages of life, I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures referenced discussing with your family as is appropriate. These episodes build upon themselves so please listen to Esther part 1 &amp; 2 if you’ve missed them.  Queen Esther saw a problem and instead of pushing it off on someone else to solve, Mordecai reminded her that maybe God made her queen for that exact moment. The kids will be reminded that like  Esther,  God has specific plans for them. God knows we will see certain problems or someone needing help and He wants US to be the one to help. Our loving God wants us to be included in His wonderful plans....the plans may be small or big, but each day God has a purpose for US ! To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#256A: Esther part 3fb86cd2d-4d46-4c3e-af8d-2df3c11c77adWed, 10 Aug 2022 20:19:00 +00001036https://216.73.216.191/allTagsArchbishop Fulton J. Sheen and Being a Holy ManToday Sam is joined by the Director of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Missionary Society, Allan Smith. We discuss who Fulton Sheen was and how his teaching and habits are still creating dynamic ripple effects that transform the lives of innumerable today. Find out how Archbishop Fulton Sheen can help you grow in a relationship with Christ as a man. Allan Smith and Bishop Fulton Sheen - https://www.bishopsheentoday.com 🔴 Join our Mission - https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Sam is joined by the Director of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Missionary Society, Allan Smith. We discuss who Fulton Sheen was and how his teaching and habits are still creating dynamic ripple effects that transform the lives of innumerable today. Find out how Archbishop Fulton Sheen can help you grow in a relationship with Christ as a man. Allan Smith and Bishop Fulton Sheen - https://www.bishopsheentoday.com 🔴 Join our Mission - https://patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullArchbishop Fulton J. Sheen and Being a Holy Man651f3855-17fd-450f-8581-aac152f53c22Wed, 10 Aug 2022 20:01:00 +00002504https://216.73.216.191/allTags# Did Mary Have Other Children? - Tim StaplesEvery so often the debate over Mary having other children comes up. Tim Staples, author of Behold Your Mother, joins us to debunk this claim. Cy Kellett: Tim Staples, Catholic apologist. Thank you for being with us on Catholic Answers Focus. Tim Staples: It is great to be with you, Cy Kellett. Cy Kellett: I stress Catholic apologist because I want to challenge you a bit on a Catholic belief. Tim Staples: Uh-oh. Am I in trouble? Cy Kellett: I&#8217;m going to challenge you with the Bible, and this just is a passage of the Bible that seems so clear and seems to have such an obvious, indisputabl…

Every so often the debate over Mary having other children comes up. Tim Staples, author of Behold Your Mother, joins us to debunk this claim. Cy Kellett: Tim Staples, Catholic apologist. Thank you for being with us on Catholic Answers Focus. Tim Staples: It is great to be with you, Cy Kellett. Cy Kellett: I stress Catholic apologist because I want to challenge you a bit on a Catholic belief. Tim Staples: Uh-oh. Am I in trouble? Cy Kellett: I&#8217;m going to challenge you with the Bible, and this just is a passage of the Bible that seems so clear and seems to have such an obvious, indisputabl…

# Did Mary Have Other Children? - Tim Staplesd399fb50-2699-4b4b-ab36-3e266a1d768dWed, 10 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2022) Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2022)7d46ba7e-5143-4e52-b160-22382e1ce00fWed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2022) Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2022)602c2daf-3062-4cbd-9da4-7d3b597c999dWed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2022) Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2022)299315c8-f8c8-4dcf-ac97-e97bd977a808Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2022) Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 222: Idolatry and Adultery (2022)5b515d80-9169-4ea5-b48e-b6986a40e047Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2022) Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2022)6b6eed65-0c75-491a-8fd7-3891eeaa6959Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2022) Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2022)fc1603a7-d9b8-4497-8cd7-761054fcbe6cTue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2022) Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2022)3bc8bb1c-4ad9-4233-bc1b-1496933195cdTue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2022) Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God&#39;s justice is always aligned with his infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 63-64, Ezekiel 21-22, and Proverbs 13:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 221: Walking with Wise Men (2022)19919fdd-fb78-4182-8801-db4eda91c4c5Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoney is not evil with Bob LotichWealth and money are emotionally loaded topics everywhere - but especially within the Christian community. Is it bad to be rich? How easily does that camel pass through the eye of a needle? Yet perhaps it is wrong to squander the talents God has given, not fully applying them to build His kingdom. How do we even figure it out? Join me today as Mr. Bob Lotich shares his story with money. He gives a ton of practical advice about how to think about money, and how to change the financial situation of your family. He's helped tons of couples transform their financial woes into rich blessings. You can get Bob's amazing book Simple Money, Rich Life from Amazon, or wherever you buy books You can find his free Cashflow Spending Guide on his website. You can also check out his courses!

Wealth and money are emotionally loaded topics everywhere - but especially within the Christian community. Is it bad to be rich? How easily does that camel pass through the eye of a needle? Yet perhaps it is wrong to squander the talents God has given, not fully applying them to build His kingdom. How do we even figure it out? Join me today as Mr. Bob Lotich shares his story with money. He gives a ton of practical advice about how to think about money, and how to change the financial situation of your family. He's helped tons of couples transform their financial woes into rich blessings. You can get Bob's amazing book Simple Money, Rich Life from Amazon, or wherever you buy books You can find his free Cashflow Spending Guide on his website. You can also check out his courses!

fullMoney is not evil with Bob Lotich4f6015ae-5b54-480e-8bca-82523415eb08Mon, 08 Aug 2022 21:08:39 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/07/22 Loosen the Roots Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We sacrifice because we love and we love because we sacrifice. The roots in our lives can be so beneficial. Family and friends, home and homeland. But roots can also become traps. Good things can become Ultimate Things. When we say "I need this" and are willing to sacrifice anything to get or to hold on to it, we become trapped. In this, God loosens the roots and calls us to walk by faith. Mass Readings from August 7, 2022: Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalms 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:32-48

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We sacrifice because we love and we love because we sacrifice. The roots in our lives can be so beneficial. Family and friends, home and homeland. But roots can also become traps. Good things can become Ultimate Things. When we say "I need this" and are willing to sacrifice anything to get or to hold on to it, we become trapped. In this, God loosens the roots and calls us to walk by faith. Mass Readings from August 7, 2022: Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalms 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:32-48

full08/07/22 Loosen the Rootsacbcd366-71fc-4e42-86ea-cdf974474ca7Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/07/22 Loosen the Roots Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We sacrifice because we love and we love because we sacrifice. The roots in our lives can be so beneficial. Family and friends, home and homeland. But roots can also become traps. Good things can become Ultimate Things. When we say "I need this" and are willing to sacrifice anything to get or to hold on to it, we become trapped. In this, God loosens the roots and calls us to walk by faith. Mass Readings from August 7, 2022: Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalms 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:32-48

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We sacrifice because we love and we love because we sacrifice. The roots in our lives can be so beneficial. Family and friends, home and homeland. But roots can also become traps. Good things can become Ultimate Things. When we say "I need this" and are willing to sacrifice anything to get or to hold on to it, we become trapped. In this, God loosens the roots and calls us to walk by faith. Mass Readings from August 7, 2022: Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalms 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:32-48

full08/07/22 Loosen the Roots3a186412-4e9a-454f-8f69-8a9d8002aac0Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/07/22 Loosen the Roots Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We sacrifice because we love and we love because we sacrifice. The roots in our lives can be so beneficial. Family and friends, home and homeland. But roots can also become traps. Good things can become Ultimate Things. When we say "I need this" and are willing to sacrifice anything to get or to hold on to it, we become trapped. In this, God loosens the roots and calls us to walk by faith. Mass Readings from August 7, 2022: Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalms 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:32-48

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We sacrifice because we love and we love because we sacrifice. The roots in our lives can be so beneficial. Family and friends, home and homeland. But roots can also become traps. Good things can become Ultimate Things. When we say "I need this" and are willing to sacrifice anything to get or to hold on to it, we become trapped. In this, God loosens the roots and calls us to walk by faith. Mass Readings from August 7, 2022: Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalms 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:32-48

full08/07/22 Loosen the Roots191d57ca-cbce-454f-afbc-0bbb92e22fa9Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will StorrWill is an author who brings out the unexpected ways that we’re vulnerable, and how to manage those vulnerabilities and turn them into strengths. The author of six books including Sunday Times bestsellers, he’s one of the most interesting voices on how we can manage our worst impulses to succeed in the modern world. In a conversation that covers everything from are we more narcissistic than we used to be to how a desire for status underpins all of our ambitions, to how to deal with low self esteem and suicidal thoughts, Will held nothing back on this unfiltered exploration of the surprising strategies we can employ to deal with the dark sides of life. Will’s new book, The Status Game, is out now in the UK and in the US on the 23rd August. Follow Will: Twitter - https://twitter.com/wstorr Will’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Status-Game-Will-Storr/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will is an author who brings out the unexpected ways that we’re vulnerable, and how to manage those vulnerabilities and turn them into strengths. The author of six books including Sunday Times bestsellers, he’s one of the most interesting voices on how we can manage our worst impulses to succeed in the modern world. In a conversation that covers everything from are we more narcissistic than we used to be to how a desire for status underpins all of our ambitions, to how to deal with low self esteem and suicidal thoughts, Will held nothing back on this unfiltered exploration of the surprising strategies we can employ to deal with the dark sides of life. Will’s new book, The Status Game, is out now in the UK and in the US on the 23rd August. Follow Will: Twitter - https://twitter.com/wstorr Will’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Status-Game-Will-Storr/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr55179a6b-a84c-44ea-afd2-463a2fc868a1Mon, 08 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +00006347https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2022) Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2022)0dcb76ef-b374-4267-ae15-20a58188d96fMon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2022) Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2022)3fd5e9d0-705c-46f1-832c-97823aa4ceddMon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2022) Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2022)cfc312e7-84fe-43e1-8615-2acdd457dfcaMon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2022) Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 220: Prophecy Fulfilled (2022)7bc0c0f7-4928-4fe8-b212-8c850ec526adMon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Separation from God (2022) Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 219: Separation from God (2022)b0206922-2263-40e1-a552-344d079c724aSun, 07 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Separation from God (2022) Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 219: Separation from God (2022)aa224cf5-6c04-457e-adc6-cf7d81774812Sun, 07 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Separation from God (2022) Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 219: Separation from God (2022)8120fd4b-8706-4bba-9e3d-c2dc3cdee15eSun, 07 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 219: Separation from God (2022) Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out that separation from God is not due to a lack of power or love on God&#39;s part, but is a consequence of our willful refusal to follow Him. He also highlights that despite our unfaithfulness, God always has a plan for reconciliation. The readings are Isaiah 59-60, Ezekiel 19, and Proverbs 13:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 219: Separation from God (2022)f77023c3-685c-47a6-a981-73671eba9cf7Sun, 07 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2022)74014148-29b2-4c47-ac94-401c53b51944Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2022)5c88edaf-7a1e-4f4e-9596-2bf8ee2f4f1eSat, 06 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2022)afeae452-368e-400b-9b22-ce63cd04f8a2Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 218: Each Will Be Judged (2022)590c5e0e-132c-4288-b108-53983f7e3c55Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 69 - People Pleasing Is Hurting You: Lewis HowesIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Lewis Howes lays down exactly why you need to stop being a people pleaser if you want lasting and deep relationships. What Lewis teaches us is that real relationships come from someone loving us for who we are, not from who we’re pretending to be. Any act or pretence we put on about ourselves will inevitably get found out. So you have to come as yourself, for better and for worse. How do you find an authentic way to express your true self? Let Lewis explain… Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/lPEJbP9Xdsb Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/?hl=en https://twitter.com/LewisHowes?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Lewis Howes lays down exactly why you need to stop being a people pleaser if you want lasting and deep relationships. What Lewis teaches us is that real relationships come from someone loving us for who we are, not from who we’re pretending to be. Any act or pretence we put on about ourselves will inevitably get found out. So you have to come as yourself, for better and for worse. How do you find an authentic way to express your true self? Let Lewis explain… Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/lPEJbP9Xdsb Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/?hl=en https://twitter.com/LewisHowes?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 69 - People Pleasing Is Hurting You: Lewis Howes4531a591-e21d-4b38-8f1c-20f243e4aba2Fri, 05 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000678https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2022)815d0958-dbc1-4f21-928b-4399ff1a555fFri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2022)7e0dcd7f-a596-48a9-8c89-c8df060fbbc3Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2022)ff7f40b8-d7a3-424b-9b78-c749b47e8e7fFri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today’s readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 217: The Everlasting Covenant (2022)b0279203-5f6f-4902-aee2-ad19b43f06f1Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSaying Goodbye, Starting Over, and Transitioning Change is always hard. Transitions in life are difficult. Goodbyes are never easy. Endings are rarely joyful. But today, Fr. Mike suggests that beginnings are even more crucial. He encourages us to take 3 steps whenever we start over, and to let each one of ourselves “be a beginner.” Be patient with yourself. Don’t freak out. And be willing to ask for help. Fr. Mike has way more to say about trusting God, and a great place to start is his book Untroubled by the Unknown: Trusting God in Every Moment (https://tinyurl.com/25xulter). We hope it&#39;s a blessing to you!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Change is always hard. Transitions in life are difficult. Goodbyes are never easy. Endings are rarely joyful. But today, Fr. Mike suggests that beginnings are even more crucial. He encourages us to take 3 steps whenever we start over, and to let each one of ourselves “be a beginner.” Be patient with yourself. Don’t freak out. And be willing to ask for help. Fr. Mike has way more to say about trusting God, and a great place to start is his book Untroubled by the Unknown: Trusting God in Every Moment (https://tinyurl.com/25xulter). We hope it&#39;s a blessing to you!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSaying Goodbye, Starting Over, and Transitioning531b8547-5453-4530-aaf6-7226088e0717Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSaying Goodbye, Starting Over, and Transitioning Change is always hard. Transitions in life are difficult. Goodbyes are never easy. Endings are rarely joyful. But today, Fr. Mike suggests that beginnings are even more crucial. He encourages us to take 3 steps whenever we start over, and to let each one of ourselves “be a beginner.” Be patient with yourself. Don’t freak out. And be willing to ask for help. Fr. Mike has way more to say about trusting God, and a great place to start is his book Untroubled by the Unknown: Trusting God in Every Moment (https://tinyurl.com/25xulter). We hope it&#39;s a blessing to you!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Change is always hard. Transitions in life are difficult. Goodbyes are never easy. Endings are rarely joyful. But today, Fr. Mike suggests that beginnings are even more crucial. He encourages us to take 3 steps whenever we start over, and to let each one of ourselves “be a beginner.” Be patient with yourself. Don’t freak out. And be willing to ask for help. Fr. Mike has way more to say about trusting God, and a great place to start is his book Untroubled by the Unknown: Trusting God in Every Moment (https://tinyurl.com/25xulter). We hope it&#39;s a blessing to you!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSaying Goodbye, Starting Over, and Transitioningc515779e-247a-4afd-8030-606d97b7e3bdThu, 04 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsZephaniah 1 – Day of the LordZephaniah 1

Zephaniah 1

fullZephaniah 1 – Day of the Lorda43b5b50-6959-41d5-996e-ecc3a9fadaaeThu, 04 Aug 2022 12:30:00 +0000828https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJames Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your HeadJames Bay is a BRIT-award winning musician who’s sold over 5 million records, and one of the most personal and authentic artists working in the field today. Never afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve in his work, his artistry has helped millions of people articulate feelings in their own heart of love, regret, and friendships made and ended. He’s definitely come a long way from the small town where he grew up, which he escaped through grasping every opportunity that came his way. There’s perhaps no industry tougher to succeed in than music, and this fear that there’s only a few that make it has haunted him at every step. So settle down and let James walk you through every step of what the creative process looks like at the elite level - where inside him it comes from, what inspires it, and how he delivers his music. James’ new album ‘Leap’ is out now. Follow James: Twitter - https://twitter.com/JamesBayMusic  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamesbaymusic/ James’ new album: https://www.jamesbay.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Bay is a BRIT-award winning musician who’s sold over 5 million records, and one of the most personal and authentic artists working in the field today. Never afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve in his work, his artistry has helped millions of people articulate feelings in their own heart of love, regret, and friendships made and ended. He’s definitely come a long way from the small town where he grew up, which he escaped through grasping every opportunity that came his way. There’s perhaps no industry tougher to succeed in than music, and this fear that there’s only a few that make it has haunted him at every step. So settle down and let James walk you through every step of what the creative process looks like at the elite level - where inside him it comes from, what inspires it, and how he delivers his music. James’ new album ‘Leap’ is out now. Follow James: Twitter - https://twitter.com/JamesBayMusic  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamesbaymusic/ James’ new album: https://www.jamesbay.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJames Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head9ed40a2f-54cf-4729-b91d-a289f119718eThu, 04 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +00006344https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2022) Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2022)c11a5e35-a975-4563-9a34-6dae1e15c6e1Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2022) Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2022)656a1ab3-5121-4d01-bd77-08e7891b8e00Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2022) Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2022)f3f9f9ec-06d5-498b-9791-346cea2bbd7cThu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2022) Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord&#39;s suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 216: The Suffering Servant (2022)0da8ae61-399e-48be-a92d-4125de34f146Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMasculinity, Perseverance, and Vocation with Fr. Roger LandryToday John is joined by a well-known priest and author to men, Fr. Roger Landry. We discuss his call to the priesthood, the abuse scandal in Boston, and how to avoid effeminacy as a man. We often associate effeminacy with men acting like women, but the reality, as St. Thomas Aquinas teaches, it is the vice directly opposed to perseverance and courage. How does this show itself today and how can we as men reject this vice? 🔴 SPONSOR - Napa Institute - https://www.thenapaconference.org Coupon Code: CG50Napa Fr. Roger Landry https://catholicpreaching.com/wp/ Homily on the Scandal - https://catholicpreaching.com/wp/the-fully-catholic-response-to-the-scandals-4th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-a-february-3-2002/ "If the Eucharistic Revival is going to be successful, men need to use their masculine leadership in it...rather than looking at all of the other things that need to change outside of me, it needs to be personal and more Eucharistic, and when our time here on earth is complete we are going to say it was not wasted, because I learned from You how to be like You." ~ Fr. Roger Landry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today John is joined by a well-known priest and author to men, Fr. Roger Landry. We discuss his call to the priesthood, the abuse scandal in Boston, and how to avoid effeminacy as a man. We often associate effeminacy with men acting like women, but the reality, as St. Thomas Aquinas teaches, it is the vice directly opposed to perseverance and courage. How does this show itself today and how can we as men reject this vice? 🔴 SPONSOR - Napa Institute - https://www.thenapaconference.org Coupon Code: CG50Napa Fr. Roger Landry https://catholicpreaching.com/wp/ Homily on the Scandal - https://catholicpreaching.com/wp/the-fully-catholic-response-to-the-scandals-4th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-a-february-3-2002/ "If the Eucharistic Revival is going to be successful, men need to use their masculine leadership in it...rather than looking at all of the other things that need to change outside of me, it needs to be personal and more Eucharistic, and when our time here on earth is complete we are going to say it was not wasted, because I learned from You how to be like You." ~ Fr. Roger Landry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMasculinity, Perseverance, and Vocation with Fr. Roger Landry53d5eba8-bc9f-4c37-a507-206efea89728Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:30:00 +00003201https://216.73.216.191/allTags#255A: Esther part 2Esther 2:19- 4:14  In order to respect each families ages &amp; stages of life, I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures referenced discussing with your family as is appropriate.   We continue our Esther series. Listen to # 254 if you missed it. Today, we hear Esther has a serious  decision to make. We learn that doing the right thing can be unpopular or even kind of scary sometimes. The kids will think about examples of this in their lives. We remain encouraged that right is always right even if no one else is doing it AND hear that perhaps, Esther was made Queen for such a time as this.  To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/  Thanks for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esther 2:19- 4:14  In order to respect each families ages &amp; stages of life, I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures referenced discussing with your family as is appropriate.   We continue our Esther series. Listen to # 254 if you missed it. Today, we hear Esther has a serious  decision to make. We learn that doing the right thing can be unpopular or even kind of scary sometimes. The kids will think about examples of this in their lives. We remain encouraged that right is always right even if no one else is doing it AND hear that perhaps, Esther was made Queen for such a time as this.  To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/  Thanks for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#255A: Esther part 2a56ccffb-ff8e-4655-9ed1-6b6d4cf83dd5Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:20:00 +0000878https://216.73.216.191/allTags#442 Was God&#8217;s Wife REMOVED From the Bible? - Jimmy AkinTik Tok seems pretty sure that the God of the ancient Hebrews had a wife, an idea that perhaps would debunk the Jewish story of covenant with the One Lord God. We asked Jimmy Akin, author of The Bible Is a Catholic Book to evaluate the merits of the whole “God had a wife” idea. Cy Kellett: Senior apologist, Jimmy akin. Thanks very much for being here with us on Catholic Answers Focus. Jimmy Akin: My pleasure, Cyril Kellett, host of Catholic Answers Focus. Cy Kellett: Also, I should say, host of Jimmy Akin&#8217;s Mysterious World. I should have added that. And here&#8217;s one for you. The in…

Tik Tok seems pretty sure that the God of the ancient Hebrews had a wife, an idea that perhaps would debunk the Jewish story of covenant with the One Lord God. We asked Jimmy Akin, author of The Bible Is a Catholic Book to evaluate the merits of the whole “God had a wife” idea. Cy Kellett: Senior apologist, Jimmy akin. Thanks very much for being here with us on Catholic Answers Focus. Jimmy Akin: My pleasure, Cyril Kellett, host of Catholic Answers Focus. Cy Kellett: Also, I should say, host of Jimmy Akin&#8217;s Mysterious World. I should have added that. And here&#8217;s one for you. The in…

#442 Was God&#8217;s Wife REMOVED From the Bible? - Jimmy Akin7e7d25ee-9bd1-4ee0-93aa-b786eec8483fWed, 03 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: False Prophets (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 215: False Prophets (2022)62ea3738-9ee6-4637-a28c-26ae08a281a3Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: False Prophets (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 215: False Prophets (2022)90751fc4-499b-4136-ab2f-b0415c8b5dc4Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: False Prophets (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 215: False Prophets (2022)f541adf6-7598-45b2-abea-efbd3f76b56dWed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 215: False Prophets (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Ezekiel&#39;s warnings about false prophets misleading the people of Israel, and challenges us to reflect whether we choose to listen to prophets who tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 51-52, Ezekiel 12-13, and Proverbs 12:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 215: False Prophets (2022)df4876d7-7e56-481d-b2d4-4b3652a41fe4Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2022)2e8fad9c-63c0-4b82-897d-11d049424542Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2022)2a73b0d1-cf91-4fb0-9eab-6a16399b6388Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2022)601b7088-a913-4c21-9cbf-1c3119eee74eTue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah&#39;s prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God&#39;s promise of redemption for Israel, as well as to the distant reality of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. In our reading of Ezekiel, we also learn how the glory of God departed from the temple, and how God&#39;s presence is often hidden from us as well. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 49-50, Ezekiel 10-11, and Proverbs 12:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2022)796d2ab1-fa8e-42b7-a6b8-7fd91cdde975Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/31/22 Then What? Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Time and Death make most of what we live for hevel. We are preoccupied with "done", but we are simultaneously addicted to asking "then what?". The wisdom of Ecclesiastes notes that so much of what we live for is impermanent, passing, or meaningless. Yet Jesus reveals that there is a real meaning and a real hope. Mass Readings from July 31, 2022: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14 and 17Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 Luke 12:13-21

Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Time and Death make most of what we live for hevel. We are preoccupied with "done", but we are simultaneously addicted to asking "then what?". The wisdom of Ecclesiastes notes that so much of what we live for is impermanent, passing, or meaningless. Yet Jesus reveals that there is a real meaning and a real hope. Mass Readings from July 31, 2022: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14 and 17Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 Luke 12:13-21

full07/31/22 Then What?3c79ffa8-ff08-47ab-bbcd-77f51fb28b80Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/31/22 Then What? Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Time and Death make most of what we live for hevel. We are preoccupied with "done", but we are simultaneously addicted to asking "then what?". The wisdom of Ecclesiastes notes that so much of what we live for is impermanent, passing, or meaningless. Yet Jesus reveals that there is a real meaning and a real hope. Mass Readings from July 31, 2022: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14 and 17Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 Luke 12:13-21

Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Time and Death make most of what we live for hevel. We are preoccupied with "done", but we are simultaneously addicted to asking "then what?". The wisdom of Ecclesiastes notes that so much of what we live for is impermanent, passing, or meaningless. Yet Jesus reveals that there is a real meaning and a real hope. Mass Readings from July 31, 2022: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14 and 17Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 Luke 12:13-21

full07/31/22 Then What?e36a72bc-704f-4eda-9a3b-76c358b15c98Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/31/22 Then What? Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Time and Death make most of what we live for hevel. We are preoccupied with "done", but we are simultaneously addicted to asking "then what?". The wisdom of Ecclesiastes notes that so much of what we live for is impermanent, passing, or meaningless. Yet Jesus reveals that there is a real meaning and a real hope. Mass Readings from July 31, 2022: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14 and 17Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 Luke 12:13-21

Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Time and Death make most of what we live for hevel. We are preoccupied with "done", but we are simultaneously addicted to asking "then what?". The wisdom of Ecclesiastes notes that so much of what we live for is impermanent, passing, or meaningless. Yet Jesus reveals that there is a real meaning and a real hope. Mass Readings from July 31, 2022: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14 and 17Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 Luke 12:13-21

full07/31/22 Then What?15772060-6b42-4ee3-ac02-02ff7ea01c07Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Marketing Secrets Apple & Tesla Always Use: Rory SutherlandRory Sutherland is the author of Alchemy, a senior advertising executive, and the man who understands why some ideas connect with people and some ideas don’t. He’s a columnist, an innovator and a trailblazer in the world of marketing and advertising. Rory doesn’t have time for business platitudes, but rather looks for the unconventional crazy ideas that really stand out. This is why he devoted years of his life to looking at business from a human behavioural perspective, to understand not just why people should do things, but why they actually do them. Rory always seeks out the outlier and the unexplainable phenomena. He’s become an expert on why certain emotional triggers cause us to behave irrationally, how you can be aware of yourself when you aren’t making smart decisions, and how you can deploy those triggers when you’re trying to sell something yourself. Rory blessed us with his one of a kind knowledge to make this one of the most memorable conversations we’ve had with an author for a while. Topics: The concept of how we value things Recursive Trends The brain's marketing function: Signalling technology making location irrelevant making something bad to give it value Scarcity of product personalisation how to deliver a product to the world Why business are focusing on the wrong thing Personal branding Why do you think you successful The last guest question Rory’s book: ⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemy-Surprising-Power-Ideas-Sense/dp/0753556529⁠ Follow Rory: Twitter: https://twitter.com/rorysutherland Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rory Sutherland is the author of Alchemy, a senior advertising executive, and the man who understands why some ideas connect with people and some ideas don’t. He’s a columnist, an innovator and a trailblazer in the world of marketing and advertising. Rory doesn’t have time for business platitudes, but rather looks for the unconventional crazy ideas that really stand out. This is why he devoted years of his life to looking at business from a human behavioural perspective, to understand not just why people should do things, but why they actually do them. Rory always seeks out the outlier and the unexplainable phenomena. He’s become an expert on why certain emotional triggers cause us to behave irrationally, how you can be aware of yourself when you aren’t making smart decisions, and how you can deploy those triggers when you’re trying to sell something yourself. Rory blessed us with his one of a kind knowledge to make this one of the most memorable conversations we’ve had with an author for a while. Topics: The concept of how we value things Recursive Trends The brain's marketing function: Signalling technology making location irrelevant making something bad to give it value Scarcity of product personalisation how to deliver a product to the world Why business are focusing on the wrong thing Personal branding Why do you think you successful The last guest question Rory’s book: ⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemy-Surprising-Power-Ideas-Sense/dp/0753556529⁠ Follow Rory: Twitter: https://twitter.com/rorysutherland Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Marketing Secrets Apple & Tesla Always Use: Rory Sutherlandd5c2c315-cc7c-4d65-a613-b8cb597c24a5Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +00006044https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: The Redeemer (2022) Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 213: The Redeemer (2022)e7df1083-3f8e-4d2a-ab2e-4785273faad9Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: The Redeemer (2022) Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 213: The Redeemer (2022)93d37d20-c558-4cba-9175-1b5352500f7aMon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: The Redeemer (2022) Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 213: The Redeemer (2022)e2e9d682-8b6f-4a9c-9af8-a771a81c7796Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 213: The Redeemer (2022) Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel&#39;s redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel&#39;s vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus&#39; death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 213: The Redeemer (2022)e15fc7eb-a8bd-4995-9fd7-e90e7dbc52cfMon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: God's Instrument (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 212: God's Instrument (2022)e371a8bc-8fd1-427d-81f2-d98a7c4bd367Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: God's Instrument (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 212: God's Instrument (2022)2efeba10-af87-452e-a02e-39e5ef39a115Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: God's Instrument (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 212: God's Instrument (2022)98c61b1c-e12d-4480-b1e4-dff9c0939832Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 212: God's Instrument (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God&#39;s grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beautiful blessings from the most desperate situations. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 45-46, Ezekiel 6-7, and Proverbs 12:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 212: God's Instrument (2022)020e0b18-ac7b-41f1-a3fb-4520d70a9c40Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: Called by Name (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 211: Called by Name (2022)cf0b51b7-5c5e-4c76-9972-8cf8a2d370e6Sat, 30 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: Called by Name (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 211: Called by Name (2022)991927bc-7cbd-4714-b899-9063689b820bSat, 30 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: Called by Name (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 211: Called by Name (2022)a6838165-a4fb-4509-b5d3-6c8e17c712ccSat, 30 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 211: Called by Name (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exile. Even in our lowest moments, God wants us to know that he has called us each by name and has called us his, because a good Father does not abandon his children. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 43-44, Ezekiel 4-5, and Proverbs 12:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 211: Called by Name (2022)2356842f-0f5c-43ec-9818-85b93af762ffSat, 30 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 68 - Do This If You Don’t Like Your Job: Marcus BuckinghamIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Marcus Buckingham, is one of the world's most in-demand career experts and the author of several best-selling business books focusing on strengths versus weaknesses, how to take feedback, how to love your work and identify leadership. In this moment I talk to Marcus about how we are supposed to build a great career that we love. The three main question points we all ask ourselves when we are in a working role is the ‘who’, the ‘what’ and the ‘why’. The ‘why’ is so important to think about - why are you doing doing what you are currently doing, why do you believe in the purpose of what you are doing? The ‘who’ is also crucial. Working with people you like, being in a great team, and amongst inspiring people plays a powerful role in our work. But for Marcus, the ‘what’ trumps the ‘who and ‘why’. What are the activities and roles you are actually doing? What do you love about them?  Marcus has a theory about the different threads our days are made up of. These threads ultimately create the fabric of a work day; layers, structures, colours, textures, which can be interpreted into feelings, highs, lows, loves and loathes. The most successful people are able to identify what threads work well for them. In order for this to happen, we need an early framework and a sense of shared understanding about what we naturally lean into, our passions and skills. If we start early on the right threads from a younger age, we will be able to create a career that we love. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/9JiFiCT71rb Marcus: https://www.instagram.com/marcusbuckingham/?hl=en https://twitter.com/mwbuckingham?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Marcus Buckingham, is one of the world's most in-demand career experts and the author of several best-selling business books focusing on strengths versus weaknesses, how to take feedback, how to love your work and identify leadership. In this moment I talk to Marcus about how we are supposed to build a great career that we love. The three main question points we all ask ourselves when we are in a working role is the ‘who’, the ‘what’ and the ‘why’. The ‘why’ is so important to think about - why are you doing doing what you are currently doing, why do you believe in the purpose of what you are doing? The ‘who’ is also crucial. Working with people you like, being in a great team, and amongst inspiring people plays a powerful role in our work. But for Marcus, the ‘what’ trumps the ‘who and ‘why’. What are the activities and roles you are actually doing? What do you love about them?  Marcus has a theory about the different threads our days are made up of. These threads ultimately create the fabric of a work day; layers, structures, colours, textures, which can be interpreted into feelings, highs, lows, loves and loathes. The most successful people are able to identify what threads work well for them. In order for this to happen, we need an early framework and a sense of shared understanding about what we naturally lean into, our passions and skills. If we start early on the right threads from a younger age, we will be able to create a career that we love. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/9JiFiCT71rb Marcus: https://www.instagram.com/marcusbuckingham/?hl=en https://twitter.com/mwbuckingham?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 68 - Do This If You Don’t Like Your Job: Marcus Buckingham247f96d3-f519-4e5a-ac4a-ecc8b094dec6Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000922https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2022) Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2022)5576603e-ed6f-421b-aead-767067e99087Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2022) Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2022)8709a394-925b-4020-81fa-ecbdce72bf9eFri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2022) Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2022)632679b6-ae02-4fee-ad9d-37fbed301faaFri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2022) Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other from a post-exile time. Even though they are coming from two very different points in salvation history, they both are persistent in speaking the Word of God, and sharing his consolation with the people of Israel. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 41-42, Ezekiel 2-3, and Proverbs 12:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 210: Speaking God's Word (2022)b645af90-f15f-4f5d-a87f-8abd4ad50f65Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Shocking Reality of the Eucharist It&#39;s easy to fall into a routine and lose sight of the little miracles all around us. Unfortunately, it is even easy to fall into a routine and lose sight of the greatest miracle of all, happening right in front of us. Today, Fr. Mike discusses the greatest gift God has ever given man: himself. Christ offered his body at the Last Supper, he sacrificed it on the Cross, and he continues to give himself to us at each and every Mass. Fr. Mike explains the shocking reality of what it means to eat Jesus&#39; body and drink Jesus&#39; blood. This flesh, the Incarnate Word of God, redeemed the world. His body and blood are what save our fallen human nature and they are what give us life. This miracle, occurring each time we go to Mass, gives us an opportunity to partake in redemption, unite with our Savior, and live a sacramental life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It&#39;s easy to fall into a routine and lose sight of the little miracles all around us. Unfortunately, it is even easy to fall into a routine and lose sight of the greatest miracle of all, happening right in front of us. Today, Fr. Mike discusses the greatest gift God has ever given man: himself. Christ offered his body at the Last Supper, he sacrificed it on the Cross, and he continues to give himself to us at each and every Mass. Fr. Mike explains the shocking reality of what it means to eat Jesus&#39; body and drink Jesus&#39; blood. This flesh, the Incarnate Word of God, redeemed the world. His body and blood are what save our fallen human nature and they are what give us life. This miracle, occurring each time we go to Mass, gives us an opportunity to partake in redemption, unite with our Savior, and live a sacramental life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Shocking Reality of the Eucharist44761cf3-2dc3-470c-8dec-f44a4a4e248bThu, 28 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Shocking Reality of the Eucharist It&#39;s easy to fall into a routine and lose sight of the little miracles all around us. Unfortunately, it is even easy to fall into a routine and lose sight of the greatest miracle of all, happening right in front of us. Today, Fr. Mike discusses the greatest gift God has ever given man: himself. Christ offered his body at the Last Supper, he sacrificed it on the Cross, and he continues to give himself to us at each and every Mass. Fr. Mike explains the shocking reality of what it means to eat Jesus&#39; body and drink Jesus&#39; blood. This flesh, the Incarnate Word of God, redeemed the world. His body and blood are what save our fallen human nature and they are what give us life. This miracle, occurring each time we go to Mass, gives us an opportunity to partake in redemption, unite with our Savior, and live a sacramental life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It&#39;s easy to fall into a routine and lose sight of the little miracles all around us. Unfortunately, it is even easy to fall into a routine and lose sight of the greatest miracle of all, happening right in front of us. Today, Fr. Mike discusses the greatest gift God has ever given man: himself. Christ offered his body at the Last Supper, he sacrificed it on the Cross, and he continues to give himself to us at each and every Mass. Fr. Mike explains the shocking reality of what it means to eat Jesus&#39; body and drink Jesus&#39; blood. This flesh, the Incarnate Word of God, redeemed the world. His body and blood are what save our fallen human nature and they are what give us life. This miracle, occurring each time we go to Mass, gives us an opportunity to partake in redemption, unite with our Savior, and live a sacramental life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Shocking Reality of the Eucharist480b1658-b3cf-4e37-8237-a9b8228fffabThu, 28 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsActs 13 - SermonActs 13

Acts 13

fullActs 13 - Sermon10664f6c-8ad3-413c-a36c-8aff4333b9bcThu, 28 Jul 2022 12:30:00 +00001061https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKrept: From Rapper To Building A £17.5 Million Baby Business!Krept is a rapper and one half of the the iconic rap duo Krept and Konan. The host of the Rap Game, Krept is a star of our tv screens as well as the recording studio. And with his multiple business successes, Krept has built empires from scratch in multiple areas of his life. It’s a world away from experiencing crime and poverty as a young boy. Krept has routinely looked into the darkest areas of his psyche to find the motivation to propel himself forwards, finding unexpected truths about the human condition in the process. Krept’s been stabbed, had to pull his business back from the suicide of his partner, and built his way out of Croydon. There’s so many times in his life where he’s had to bounce back after unimaginable setbacks. But he did it. In full context and with frank honesty, he tell us exactly how he did it. Follow Krept: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kreptplaydirty/?hl=en Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krept is a rapper and one half of the the iconic rap duo Krept and Konan. The host of the Rap Game, Krept is a star of our tv screens as well as the recording studio. And with his multiple business successes, Krept has built empires from scratch in multiple areas of his life. It’s a world away from experiencing crime and poverty as a young boy. Krept has routinely looked into the darkest areas of his psyche to find the motivation to propel himself forwards, finding unexpected truths about the human condition in the process. Krept’s been stabbed, had to pull his business back from the suicide of his partner, and built his way out of Croydon. There’s so many times in his life where he’s had to bounce back after unimaginable setbacks. But he did it. In full context and with frank honesty, he tell us exactly how he did it. Follow Krept: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kreptplaydirty/?hl=en Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullKrept: From Rapper To Building A £17.5 Million Baby Business!c8b534f5-5eed-4170-9828-8544efb21d44Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +00006519https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: God Comforts His People (2022) Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 209: God Comforts His People (2022)6b298792-4d26-44c9-9871-d28bb38dd92dThu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: God Comforts His People (2022) Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 209: God Comforts His People (2022)ad066a0d-94e1-4520-8b7d-c5d1dd34cdb6Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: God Comforts His People (2022) Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 209: God Comforts His People (2022)7276a610-374a-4746-858b-fd8c443d9687Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 209: God Comforts His People (2022) Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 209: God Comforts His People (2022)9ee73d2e-fd6d-46b8-9144-98a978079943Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRacism and The Catholic Church Today (w/Dcn. Harold Burke-Sivers)Today Sam and John are joined by a dynamic speaker and expert on the subject of racism, Dcn. Harold Burke-Sivers. We are all aware of the ideological movements involving race in our society today, the Black Lives Matter Movement, Critical Race Theory, and White Privilege to name a few. So how are we as Catholic men supposed to navigate this very delicate and often heated topic? How do we avoid taking a passive, avoidance, or even subservient role on this issue and instead bring love and Christ into the conversation? 🔴 All Things Dcn. Harold Burke-Sivers https://deaconharold.com Behold the Man - https://ignatius.com/behold-the-man-bmanp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Sam and John are joined by a dynamic speaker and expert on the subject of racism, Dcn. Harold Burke-Sivers. We are all aware of the ideological movements involving race in our society today, the Black Lives Matter Movement, Critical Race Theory, and White Privilege to name a few. So how are we as Catholic men supposed to navigate this very delicate and often heated topic? How do we avoid taking a passive, avoidance, or even subservient role on this issue and instead bring love and Christ into the conversation? 🔴 All Things Dcn. Harold Burke-Sivers https://deaconharold.com Behold the Man - https://ignatius.com/behold-the-man-bmanp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRacism and The Catholic Church Today (w/Dcn. Harold Burke-Sivers)c738174e-142c-4da3-9cc3-ec858ca1748cWed, 27 Jul 2022 20:30:00 +00003755https://216.73.216.191/allTags#441 What the Webb Telescope Tells Us About God&#8217;s Creation - Karin ObergHave you seen the recent images from the James Webb Telescope? Catholic convert and Harvard astrochemist, Karin Öberg joins us to examine the recent images and what they tell us about God, the beginnings of our universe, and bug people. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. Recently, we all got to see some magnificent images from a magnificent piece of technology, the James Webb Telescope. Out there in space, somewhere, looking deep into the past using its various sensors. And this raises a tremendou…

Have you seen the recent images from the James Webb Telescope? Catholic convert and Harvard astrochemist, Karin Öberg joins us to examine the recent images and what they tell us about God, the beginnings of our universe, and bug people. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. Recently, we all got to see some magnificent images from a magnificent piece of technology, the James Webb Telescope. Out there in space, somewhere, looking deep into the past using its various sensors. And this raises a tremendou…

#441 What the Webb Telescope Tells Us About God&#8217;s Creation - Karin Oberg35db415c-c438-43dd-9a6d-263f4282f7fbWed, 27 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#254A: Esther part 1Esther 1-2:1-18 I respect each families ages &amp; stages of life so I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures yourself discussing with your family as you see fit. &nbsp;Today, we hear the story of Esther. The kids will hear the context of how she became Queen and that God had a plan for her. They will be reminded to put themselves in Queen Esther's shoes and consider what it may have felt like. We connect that just as God had a plan for Esther, he also has a plan for us too.&nbsp; I hope you enjoy today's podcast. Stay tuned to hear what happens next in part 2! To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esther 1-2:1-18 I respect each families ages &amp; stages of life so I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures yourself discussing with your family as you see fit. &nbsp;Today, we hear the story of Esther. The kids will hear the context of how she became Queen and that God had a plan for her. They will be reminded to put themselves in Queen Esther's shoes and consider what it may have felt like. We connect that just as God had a plan for Esther, he also has a plan for us too.&nbsp; I hope you enjoy today's podcast. Stay tuned to hear what happens next in part 2! To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#254A: Esther part 1c4eacbcd-66da-43d0-b078-4fd0c14142a5Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:00:31 +0000836https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2022) Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2022)edbfac5c-f76e-48a8-919f-1887a1e2488cWed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2022) Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2022)786c07ff-69bc-413d-956b-d36196326caeWed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2022) Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2022)0e5c54ef-94c0-4ffc-bb39-31d3e7ece1aaWed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2022) Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today&#39;s reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 208: The Futility of Idols (2022)d42305d2-cf9d-42c7-a9ff-8bfe2acf58c6Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2022) Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2022)d67e6485-fd01-4db3-870a-2a68d888f6f9Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2022) Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2022)bb71fd6f-f3fb-4703-9e0e-30aa68049525Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2022) Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2022)3fc39efa-1adb-4588-9bcf-3c278d8332ffTue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2022) Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2022)79423f7e-cfd2-45be-9b7b-d7428d939f78Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsForgiveness with Bill SenyardYour brain physically changes when you hold onto an offense or wound. Forgiveness isn't just about your spiritual health, it directly and significantly impacts your physical health as well! People are often afflicted with serious conditions simply because they refuse to forgive. Yet, it can often be difficult (or even impossible) to forgive - what do we do? Join me in this episode as I'm joined by Bill Senyard. We discuss the spiritual and physical consequences of forgiveness. Bill also shares several tools that he has (with his team) developed to help people (via God's grace!) to forgive those who have hurt them. God wants more for us than to be a sacrificial robot. He created us to enter into the ultimate relationship, starting here on earth! You can find more about Bill and his programs below: Gospel App The Forgiving Path The Dance Make sure to use coupon code "catholiclife" (without the quotes of course)

Your brain physically changes when you hold onto an offense or wound. Forgiveness isn't just about your spiritual health, it directly and significantly impacts your physical health as well! People are often afflicted with serious conditions simply because they refuse to forgive. Yet, it can often be difficult (or even impossible) to forgive - what do we do? Join me in this episode as I'm joined by Bill Senyard. We discuss the spiritual and physical consequences of forgiveness. Bill also shares several tools that he has (with his team) developed to help people (via God's grace!) to forgive those who have hurt them. God wants more for us than to be a sacrificial robot. He created us to enter into the ultimate relationship, starting here on earth! You can find more about Bill and his programs below: Gospel App The Forgiving Path The Dance Make sure to use coupon code "catholiclife" (without the quotes of course)

fullForgiveness with Bill Senyard7ffeb5d5-da38-49bc-98af-074147fdd258Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/24/22 Teach Us How Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Who determines the How. The disciples did not merely want Jesus to help them have a "better spiritual life" or a deeper prayer life; they wanted to pray how He prayed. And Jesus taught them. He taught them that Who we pray to determines how we pray. Mass Readings from July 24, 2022: Genesis 18:20-32 Psalms 138:1-3, 6-8Colossians 2:12-14 Luke 11:1-13

Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Who determines the How. The disciples did not merely want Jesus to help them have a "better spiritual life" or a deeper prayer life; they wanted to pray how He prayed. And Jesus taught them. He taught them that Who we pray to determines how we pray. Mass Readings from July 24, 2022: Genesis 18:20-32 Psalms 138:1-3, 6-8Colossians 2:12-14 Luke 11:1-13

full07/24/22 Teach Us How744377a8-41e4-4b6f-94a1-fbe2922aeb5cMon, 25 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/24/22 Teach Us How Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Who determines the How. The disciples did not merely want Jesus to help them have a "better spiritual life" or a deeper prayer life; they wanted to pray how He prayed. And Jesus taught them. He taught them that Who we pray to determines how we pray. Mass Readings from July 24, 2022: Genesis 18:20-32 Psalms 138:1-3, 6-8Colossians 2:12-14 Luke 11:1-13

Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Who determines the How. The disciples did not merely want Jesus to help them have a "better spiritual life" or a deeper prayer life; they wanted to pray how He prayed. And Jesus taught them. He taught them that Who we pray to determines how we pray. Mass Readings from July 24, 2022: Genesis 18:20-32 Psalms 138:1-3, 6-8Colossians 2:12-14 Luke 11:1-13

full07/24/22 Teach Us How11ee41d8-db2c-407f-99ae-582de6d9ab09Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/24/22 Teach Us How Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Who determines the How. The disciples did not merely want Jesus to help them have a "better spiritual life" or a deeper prayer life; they wanted to pray how He prayed. And Jesus taught them. He taught them that Who we pray to determines how we pray. Mass Readings from July 24, 2022: Genesis 18:20-32 Psalms 138:1-3, 6-8Colossians 2:12-14 Luke 11:1-13

Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Who determines the How. The disciples did not merely want Jesus to help them have a "better spiritual life" or a deeper prayer life; they wanted to pray how He prayed. And Jesus taught them. He taught them that Who we pray to determines how we pray. Mass Readings from July 24, 2022: Genesis 18:20-32 Psalms 138:1-3, 6-8Colossians 2:12-14 Luke 11:1-13

full07/24/22 Teach Us Howbff9bd6d-596b-4fe0-8c5c-1b960a74fc73Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSoho House Founder: How I Built The World’s Most Exclusive Club: Nick JonesNick Jones is the founder of Soho House, the worldwide exclusive private members club worth an incredible $2.8 billion. He’s rewritten the rulebook on hospitality, and his business covers restaurants, hotels, events, and so much more! If you want to know not just how to build a business, but invent a whole industry, this is the conversation for you. If you want to know how to maintain worklife balance while making billions, this is the mentoring you needed to hear. Nick is so calm and collected in his thoughts it’s strange to think it all came so close to crashing down, and his business was born out of his first initial business failure when he had nowhere else to turn. Because when you get knocked down, sometimes that forces you to come back in a whole new way. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Jones is the founder of Soho House, the worldwide exclusive private members club worth an incredible $2.8 billion. He’s rewritten the rulebook on hospitality, and his business covers restaurants, hotels, events, and so much more! If you want to know not just how to build a business, but invent a whole industry, this is the conversation for you. If you want to know how to maintain worklife balance while making billions, this is the mentoring you needed to hear. Nick is so calm and collected in his thoughts it’s strange to think it all came so close to crashing down, and his business was born out of his first initial business failure when he had nowhere else to turn. Because when you get knocked down, sometimes that forces you to come back in a whole new way. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSoho House Founder: How I Built The World’s Most Exclusive Club: Nick Jones71c54d31-fe13-4aae-bef8-5d77269f2299Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +00004262https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2022) Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2022)c829cdfb-1699-4eb2-8e23-7bbf2b30307aMon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2022) Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2022)9f8acebf-35f6-4802-aad4-1192fdcefe00Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2022) Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2022)442a39cb-8d99-4157-8438-76a701da4ab7Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2022) Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah&#39;s warning against complacency and how God&#39;s justice applies to everyone, even those who don&#39;t believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2022)303e4578-a5cd-4b15-a67a-2b3f6ab89b96Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Promise to Zion (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 205: Promise to Zion (2022)0f552350-2927-43f7-bba1-7ed582cbaf6aSun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Promise to Zion (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 205: Promise to Zion (2022)2b3ba26e-93a9-4f61-9919-58c58065c5faSun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Promise to Zion (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 205: Promise to Zion (2022)993310c3-a2b2-4812-804f-88cffe76b57cSun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 205: Promise to Zion (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always wants to fight for us, so that our shame may be turned into glory. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 30-31, Zephaniah 3, and Proverbs 11:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 205: Promise to Zion (2022)cf483731-4470-4683-a450-75b30c98cc5cSun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2022) As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2022)e368bfa4-10ca-4195-829e-a71b18799c13Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2022) As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2022)9c75b730-cd0e-4d3b-ae83-60b6e6aad8e0Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2022) As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2022)77d38f55-0043-472f-9fef-7e64a40c72a1Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2022) As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusations Zephaniah declares against the people of Judah; idolatry, lack of prayer, poor leadership, superstitions, and lack of belief in God&#39;s judgment. Today we read Isaiah 28-29, Zephaniah 1-2, and Proverbs 11:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2022)58e09cb3-dce0-4740-873b-1774b46edac0Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 67 - The HIDDEN Power of REGRET: Daniel PinkIn this Moment Daniel Pink opens up on how we can turn regret into our superpower. There is no emotion as forceful or driving to us as that niggling feeling when we didn't get it right. Rather than shut out or deny that emotion, Daniel takes us through step-by-step how we can turn the tables on our own regrets to make sure that we don't make the same mistakes again. Daniel brought such a positive attitude to this recording that our mistakes are opportunities for learning and a teachable moment, not burdens that have to dog us for the rest of our lives. Seeing the hidden power of regret is to realise everything is fixable, mendable and figure out-able. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/7X08IGEEQrb Daniel: https://twitter.com/DanielPink?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.danpink.com Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Moment Daniel Pink opens up on how we can turn regret into our superpower. There is no emotion as forceful or driving to us as that niggling feeling when we didn't get it right. Rather than shut out or deny that emotion, Daniel takes us through step-by-step how we can turn the tables on our own regrets to make sure that we don't make the same mistakes again. Daniel brought such a positive attitude to this recording that our mistakes are opportunities for learning and a teachable moment, not burdens that have to dog us for the rest of our lives. Seeing the hidden power of regret is to realise everything is fixable, mendable and figure out-able. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/7X08IGEEQrb Daniel: https://twitter.com/DanielPink?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.danpink.com Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 67 - The HIDDEN Power of REGRET: Daniel Pinka67df94e-9dc3-4454-bd83-6b4827578f6fFri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000948https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2022)20e1ef65-f538-4e20-b3ac-5159743758bbFri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2022)9ca7ae89-e177-489a-a851-33b7ff0cbcafFri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2022)a06a3d10-9719-4601-8a89-3f60b2f1b92bFri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out God&#39;s remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don&#39;t see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 25-27, Habakkuk 3, and Proverbs 11:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2022)d8107a73-17b8-4e3d-85a1-d693b8ebea7bFri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy It's Important to Laugh at Yourself Do you take yourself too seriously? Are you unwilling to acknowledge your faults and weaknesses to others- or even to yourself? Today Fr. Mike shares with us some lessons in humility and being willing to laugh at yourself. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you take yourself too seriously? Are you unwilling to acknowledge your faults and weaknesses to others- or even to yourself? Today Fr. Mike shares with us some lessons in humility and being willing to laugh at yourself. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy It's Important to Laugh at Yourself6a6dc2b4-256e-4098-947b-b20a1d5b97a9Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy It's Important to Laugh at Yourself Do you take yourself too seriously? Are you unwilling to acknowledge your faults and weaknesses to others- or even to yourself? Today Fr. Mike shares with us some lessons in humility and being willing to laugh at yourself. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you take yourself too seriously? Are you unwilling to acknowledge your faults and weaknesses to others- or even to yourself? Today Fr. Mike shares with us some lessons in humility and being willing to laugh at yourself. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy It's Important to Laugh at Yourselfe595c62c-725d-4941-a245-5e139c952c45Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHabakkuk 3 – Habakkuk’s PrayerHabakkuk 3

Habakkuk 3

fullHabakkuk 3 – Habakkuk’s Prayercb697882-cab9-462a-b02d-b5766c7dad58Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:30:00 +0000602https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMalcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us!Malcolm Gladwell is an author who across his six bestsellers has sold millions and millions of books, and his podcast Revisionist History is listened to by millions and millions of listeners every week. Malcolm blessed us with his insights on everything on how to deal with regrets to how to keep the memory of our loved ones alive, from America’s mass incarceration crisis to what was Steve Jobs actually good at? Malcolm’s book, The Bomber Mafia, is out now in paperback, and his podcast, Revision History, is currently releasing its seventh season. Follow Malcolm: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/malcolmgladwell/ Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/gladwell Malcolm's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bomber-Mafia-Story-Set-War/dp/024153500X Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Malcolm Gladwell is an author who across his six bestsellers has sold millions and millions of books, and his podcast Revisionist History is listened to by millions and millions of listeners every week. Malcolm blessed us with his insights on everything on how to deal with regrets to how to keep the memory of our loved ones alive, from America’s mass incarceration crisis to what was Steve Jobs actually good at? Malcolm’s book, The Bomber Mafia, is out now in paperback, and his podcast, Revision History, is currently releasing its seventh season. Follow Malcolm: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/malcolmgladwell/ Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/gladwell Malcolm's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bomber-Mafia-Story-Set-War/dp/024153500X Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMalcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us!b310e663-2166-4a85-8f53-73ca11659072Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +00006030https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: God's Judgment (2022) As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 202: God's Judgment (2022)1fd7c259-bf54-4fa0-a904-0434399ffc42Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: God's Judgment (2022) As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 202: God's Judgment (2022)0e907fd9-2e0d-4f40-9fcf-c585975447acThu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: God's Judgment (2022) As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 202: God's Judgment (2022)f3f3e2fb-e34e-4741-a638-634dc6d72e3eThu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 202: God's Judgment (2022) As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning Tyre and also points out that God&#39;s judgment will always be completed. Today we also begin reading the Book of Habakkuk and learn about the five powerful woes we can all relate to. Todays&#39; readings are Isaiah 23-24, Habakkuk 1-2, and Proverbs 11:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 202: God's Judgment (2022)a1a09064-7387-4ba7-94e0-28a1c3cb6e95Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Society Depends on Strong Men (w/ Anthony Esolen)Today Sam and John are joined by an incredible Catholic man, professor, and author, Dr. Anthony Esolen. In his new book, "No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men", he gets straight to the point from history, societal development, biology, and observation. He goes to the core of masculinity to return to men the joy of their manliness. We live in distorted times and this conversation is just scratching the surface of the truth that all men must understand. 🔴 Books for Everyman The Hundredfold - https://www.amazon.com/Hundredfold-Songs-Lord-Anthony-Esolen/dp/1621642925/ref=sr_1_1 No Apologies - https://www.amazon.com/No-Apologies-Civilization-Depends-Strength-ebook/dp/B09MDL9CTF/ref=sr_1_1 🔴 Dr. Anthony Esolen's Online Magazine Word and Song - https://anthonyesolen.substack.com/about Episode - https://anthonyesolen.substack.com/p/soliloquy-of-the-spanish-cloister#details 🔴 SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Sam and John are joined by an incredible Catholic man, professor, and author, Dr. Anthony Esolen. In his new book, "No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men", he gets straight to the point from history, societal development, biology, and observation. He goes to the core of masculinity to return to men the joy of their manliness. We live in distorted times and this conversation is just scratching the surface of the truth that all men must understand. 🔴 Books for Everyman The Hundredfold - https://www.amazon.com/Hundredfold-Songs-Lord-Anthony-Esolen/dp/1621642925/ref=sr_1_1 No Apologies - https://www.amazon.com/No-Apologies-Civilization-Depends-Strength-ebook/dp/B09MDL9CTF/ref=sr_1_1 🔴 Dr. Anthony Esolen's Online Magazine Word and Song - https://anthonyesolen.substack.com/about Episode - https://anthonyesolen.substack.com/p/soliloquy-of-the-spanish-cloister#details 🔴 SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy Society Depends on Strong Men (w/ Anthony Esolen)3a9cd0d0-6705-40a1-a8e8-7ab04da466a9Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:37:23 +00003877https://216.73.216.191/allTags#440 Was the Sabbath Changed from Saturday to Sunday? - Joe HeschmeyerSeventh Day Adventists claim that the Sabbath was changed from Saturday to Sunday centuries after the life of Jesus. Joe Heschmeyer, author of The Early Church was the Catholic Church, joins us to debunk this claim. Cy Kellett: Apologist, Joe Heschmeyer, thank you for being here with us on Catholic Answers Focus. Joe Heschmeyer: The pleasure is mine. Cy Kellett: You want to talk about the Sabbath? Joe Heschmeyer: Yeah, lets. Cy Kellett: It seems very straightforward, and yet it&#8217;s a matter of some great controversy. Joe Heschmeyer: It&#8217;s even a denominational splitting issue. Cy …

Seventh Day Adventists claim that the Sabbath was changed from Saturday to Sunday centuries after the life of Jesus. Joe Heschmeyer, author of The Early Church was the Catholic Church, joins us to debunk this claim. Cy Kellett: Apologist, Joe Heschmeyer, thank you for being here with us on Catholic Answers Focus. Joe Heschmeyer: The pleasure is mine. Cy Kellett: You want to talk about the Sabbath? Joe Heschmeyer: Yeah, lets. Cy Kellett: It seems very straightforward, and yet it&#8217;s a matter of some great controversy. Joe Heschmeyer: It&#8217;s even a denominational splitting issue. Cy …

#440 Was the Sabbath Changed from Saturday to Sunday? - Joe Heschmeyer9172a2ba-a663-4562-9bb5-75cdc907ac31Wed, 20 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#253A: 1Fish, 2 Fish, lots & lots of FishLuke 5:1-11 This is the classic story of Jesus calling the fishermen to come, follow Him and become fisher's of men. &nbsp;We will hear how Simon Peter obeyed Jesus and how we can too. To connect with me, click here: &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 5:1-11 This is the classic story of Jesus calling the fishermen to come, follow Him and become fisher's of men. &nbsp;We will hear how Simon Peter obeyed Jesus and how we can too. To connect with me, click here: &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#253A: 1Fish, 2 Fish, lots & lots of Fishf36eb279-8444-4e6f-969e-cc96a060744cWed, 20 Jul 2022 10:00:17 +0000423https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2022)a00c7a49-cc53-447e-bb9b-8f4cb8ed0af3Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2022)5e2f5fd9-561d-4615-8e78-e5764640a927Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2022)7955b311-7f0e-4432-83e4-9fb9969db4a9Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goes all the way back to this important chapter in Isaiah. We learn that Jesus himself instituted the papacy by making Peter his &#39;al-habbayit, the one over the household who holds the keys to the kingdom when the king is away. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 21-22, Nahum 3, and Proverbs 10:29-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2022)7a5d6ebe-2981-4f6f-90a4-e6ce716eececWed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2022) Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2022)0a07305c-8705-4499-9d9c-a1babb2a9a02Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2022) Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2022)0544a015-8273-4ae0-93f7-f9c95a2c8f48Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2022) Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2022)d18429a5-2d6f-4106-b730-6c35056c97f6Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2022) Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel according to the Lord&#39;s plan. We have a God who died for his enemies to make him his friends, and we see that foreshadowed in Isaiah, concerning the horrific acts of Assyria and Egypt. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 18-20, Nahum 1-2, and Proverbs 10:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2022)e182a5ed-69be-4038-8edf-9e94c811e280Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsConnect with your Teens with Jim WhiteIt's always been hard to be a parent. It's even harder to be a parent of teenagers! Teens are stuck between the desire to be close and the desire to have independence - and it can come out in a funny way! But what if there is a way to support them through this transition? Join me in this episode as Jim White relays his wisdom and experience coaching countless parents through the hurdles of raising teenagers. He gives practical advice and clear steps to improve your relationship with your teen and increase your influence. We want all of our children to become saints - teens need us the most. We just need to know how to show up! You can find Jim's programs and read more about him at: https://www.familyenrichmentacademy.com/opt-in-10-questions-rev-1

It's always been hard to be a parent. It's even harder to be a parent of teenagers! Teens are stuck between the desire to be close and the desire to have independence - and it can come out in a funny way! But what if there is a way to support them through this transition? Join me in this episode as Jim White relays his wisdom and experience coaching countless parents through the hurdles of raising teenagers. He gives practical advice and clear steps to improve your relationship with your teen and increase your influence. We want all of our children to become saints - teens need us the most. We just need to know how to show up! You can find Jim's programs and read more about him at: https://www.familyenrichmentacademy.com/opt-in-10-questions-rev-1

fullConnect with your Teens with Jim White6bc667ff-ad94-4054-a8f4-b4d33407a258Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/17/22 The Question Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Feeling anxious, worried, or sorry for yourself is normal. It is also completely unhelpful. We have a problem. And the problem is that we can do the right thing in the wrong way. We can choose to serve...while feeding our worry and self-pity. We can carry our cross...while feeling anxious and sorry for ourselves. Everything comes down to one question; it is not a matter of being tough, it is a matter of trust. Mass Readings from July 17, 2022: Genesis 18:1-10 Psalms 15:2-5Colossians 1:24-28 Luke 10:38-42

Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Feeling anxious, worried, or sorry for yourself is normal. It is also completely unhelpful. We have a problem. And the problem is that we can do the right thing in the wrong way. We can choose to serve...while feeding our worry and self-pity. We can carry our cross...while feeling anxious and sorry for ourselves. Everything comes down to one question; it is not a matter of being tough, it is a matter of trust. Mass Readings from July 17, 2022: Genesis 18:1-10 Psalms 15:2-5Colossians 1:24-28 Luke 10:38-42

full07/17/22 The Question0db9cfd2-fa64-46df-8c22-da238021f40cMon, 18 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/17/22 The Question Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Feeling anxious, worried, or sorry for yourself is normal. It is also completely unhelpful. We have a problem. And the problem is that we can do the right thing in the wrong way. We can choose to serve...while feeding our worry and self-pity. We can carry our cross...while feeling anxious and sorry for ourselves. Everything comes down to one question; it is not a matter of being tough, it is a matter of trust. Mass Readings from July 17, 2022: Genesis 18:1-10 Psalms 15:2-5Colossians 1:24-28 Luke 10:38-42

Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Feeling anxious, worried, or sorry for yourself is normal. It is also completely unhelpful. We have a problem. And the problem is that we can do the right thing in the wrong way. We can choose to serve...while feeding our worry and self-pity. We can carry our cross...while feeling anxious and sorry for ourselves. Everything comes down to one question; it is not a matter of being tough, it is a matter of trust. Mass Readings from July 17, 2022: Genesis 18:1-10 Psalms 15:2-5Colossians 1:24-28 Luke 10:38-42

full07/17/22 The Question043dd89f-786f-4aeb-bbbe-e0b42a190a9aMon, 18 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/17/22 The Question Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Feeling anxious, worried, or sorry for yourself is normal. It is also completely unhelpful. We have a problem. And the problem is that we can do the right thing in the wrong way. We can choose to serve...while feeding our worry and self-pity. We can carry our cross...while feeling anxious and sorry for ourselves. Everything comes down to one question; it is not a matter of being tough, it is a matter of trust. Mass Readings from July 17, 2022: Genesis 18:1-10 Psalms 15:2-5Colossians 1:24-28 Luke 10:38-42

Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Feeling anxious, worried, or sorry for yourself is normal. It is also completely unhelpful. We have a problem. And the problem is that we can do the right thing in the wrong way. We can choose to serve...while feeding our worry and self-pity. We can carry our cross...while feeling anxious and sorry for ourselves. Everything comes down to one question; it is not a matter of being tough, it is a matter of trust. Mass Readings from July 17, 2022: Genesis 18:1-10 Psalms 15:2-5Colossians 1:24-28 Luke 10:38-42

full07/17/22 The Question913239e4-189e-402f-b3f7-d65ba663ffb3Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCoinbase Founder: The Crazy Journey Of Building A $100 Billion Company: Brian ArmstrongBrian is the co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, a company thats reached highs of a valuation of $100 billion. After an adolescence and youth searching for independence where no one could be his boss, he’s come a long way, but he’s realised he’s had to change a lot too. Before anyone had heard of Bitcoin, there was Coinbase. Taking a punt on an industry no one knew and no one understood, Brian quit his lucrative career to be his own man. No one encouraged him. No one. He’d told the idea to hundreds of people before someone told him it could work. In this conversation, Brian brought a wisdom and a nuance about how to run and build a business like very few conversations we’ve had on this podcast. If you want to know how the best in the world take an idea from drawboard to $100 billion, this is the story of how it happened. Follow Brian: Twitter - https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian is the co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, a company thats reached highs of a valuation of $100 billion. After an adolescence and youth searching for independence where no one could be his boss, he’s come a long way, but he’s realised he’s had to change a lot too. Before anyone had heard of Bitcoin, there was Coinbase. Taking a punt on an industry no one knew and no one understood, Brian quit his lucrative career to be his own man. No one encouraged him. No one. He’d told the idea to hundreds of people before someone told him it could work. In this conversation, Brian brought a wisdom and a nuance about how to run and build a business like very few conversations we’ve had on this podcast. If you want to know how the best in the world take an idea from drawboard to $100 billion, this is the story of how it happened. Follow Brian: Twitter - https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCoinbase Founder: The Crazy Journey Of Building A $100 Billion Company: Brian Armstrong065d1e3b-3159-4bf0-bd61-5d4de757824bMon, 18 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +00006030https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: Times for War (2022) Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 199: Times for War (2022)fc3fc01c-2d3d-4fac-a36e-c6accba31dadMon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: Times for War (2022) Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 199: Times for War (2022)1efe8b72-7e80-474f-9ddc-8eedde82c89cMon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: Times for War (2022) Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 199: Times for War (2022)ff87cc3d-3d51-478c-a440-bb5945aa0372Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 199: Times for War (2022) Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say that there are certain times for war, even within God&#39;s plan. In a broken world, we are sometimes going to be called to fight the brokenness around us, but we must believe that God is allowing this not because he likes war, but because something better will come in its place. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 16-17, Joel 3, and Proverbs 10:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 199: Times for War (2022)94371602-1737-4394-866a-c864ec719fa3Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2022)0632cdd5-7b0d-4ed4-a758-2e293f728e7bSun, 17 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2022)ed1a938f-b13a-4a74-a4f4-b32eb2f8b7cbSun, 17 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2022)a03f5cba-afbd-43e9-ac70-f877463f3f2bSun, 17 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 198: The Day of the Lord (2022)7b19dcea-33e4-4ec9-8899-3c2b5161ca56Sun, 17 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2022) Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2022)515d58df-068a-426e-a850-b9f2021dfbb3Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2022) Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2022)17aa9294-1540-4c5a-a88d-3b2b4c358796Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2022) Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2022)9dcb4661-7e07-4476-9a38-5a9375b56f95Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2022) Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 197: Woe and Consolation (2022)535fb859-5a98-49b5-8801-8690d8b5fc05Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 66 - Karren Brady's Secret To A Long Lasting RelationshipIn this moment, Karren Brady tells us about how she finds balance in all parts of her life, juggling leading a premier league club with relationships. There is no more relentless entrepreneur than Karren, and no one who works as hard, but there's also no one who cares about their family more. Karren opens up about how constant communication and compromise allows both her and husband the space and the breathing room to live their lives to their fullest potential. Both of them have been so successful because both of them want the other to be successful, and this generosity of spirit is something we can all bring to our own lives. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/e8DcqM1RErb Karren: https://twitter.com/karren_brady?s=20&t=FeA1tytuSw8D0GiMF6LSHA https://www.instagram.com/karren_brady_official/channel/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moment, Karren Brady tells us about how she finds balance in all parts of her life, juggling leading a premier league club with relationships. There is no more relentless entrepreneur than Karren, and no one who works as hard, but there's also no one who cares about their family more. Karren opens up about how constant communication and compromise allows both her and husband the space and the breathing room to live their lives to their fullest potential. Both of them have been so successful because both of them want the other to be successful, and this generosity of spirit is something we can all bring to our own lives. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/e8DcqM1RErb Karren: https://twitter.com/karren_brady?s=20&t=FeA1tytuSw8D0GiMF6LSHA https://www.instagram.com/karren_brady_official/channel/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 66 - Karren Brady's Secret To A Long Lasting Relationshipc740084c-5275-45ec-9abe-a68703016073Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000833https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2022) Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2022)63545f75-3b9c-4689-bd92-aef6ced938e5Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2022) Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2022)b28c26a1-5777-404d-aa53-425f5e3e0243Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2022) Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2022)b004d060-e4e6-4f31-be88-3d799fda587eFri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2022) Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man is the fulfillment of this prophesy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 196: Destruction of Israel (2022)3f645325-7e98-4da3-b2e4-6f7838e6da0aFri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Miracle of Confession Learn more about Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson&#39;s Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation: https://tinyurl.com/yhwfakgeSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Learn more about Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson&#39;s Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation: https://tinyurl.com/yhwfakgeSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Miracle of Confession0b3eeeb8-7724-47b3-b4c6-8a317ee50617Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Miracle of Confession Learn more about Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson&#39;s Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation: https://tinyurl.com/yhwfakgeSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Learn more about Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson&#39;s Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation: https://tinyurl.com/yhwfakgeSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Miracle of Confessionfd64f8d4-ede8-4eec-8f69-0f17f513e5d4Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHabakkuk 2 – The Lord’s AnswerHabakkuk 2

Habakkuk 2

fullHabakkuk 2 – The Lord’s Answerd52556e2-d562-4b52-8b25-251109e0b936Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:30:00 +0000815https://216.73.216.191/allTagsVictimhood & Self-sabotage Is Destroying The World In 2022: Africa BrookeAfrica Brooke is a speaker and podcast host, who has built a community that has helped hundreds of thousands of young people navigate the unique pressures of the world today. From binge drinking to cancel culture, sexual empowerment to race and politics - Africa isn’t afraid to speak completely honestly and frankly about anything. No one has come in to speak to us with as much honesty and vulnerability as Africa. This is a one-of-a-kind conversation that left us speechless. There's never a topic on Diary of a CEO that’s off-limits, we will always bring you the world’s leading people telling their honest truth. What to make of their opinions is up to you, but as soon as Africa walked through the door of my kitchen to record, any pre-conceptions of what she was about to say were left on the other side. She certainly didn’t hold anything back. Follow Africa: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/africabrooke/ Website - https://africabrooke.com/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Africa Brooke is a speaker and podcast host, who has built a community that has helped hundreds of thousands of young people navigate the unique pressures of the world today. From binge drinking to cancel culture, sexual empowerment to race and politics - Africa isn’t afraid to speak completely honestly and frankly about anything. No one has come in to speak to us with as much honesty and vulnerability as Africa. This is a one-of-a-kind conversation that left us speechless. There's never a topic on Diary of a CEO that’s off-limits, we will always bring you the world’s leading people telling their honest truth. What to make of their opinions is up to you, but as soon as Africa walked through the door of my kitchen to record, any pre-conceptions of what she was about to say were left on the other side. She certainly didn’t hold anything back. Follow Africa: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/africabrooke/ Website - https://africabrooke.com/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullVictimhood & Self-sabotage Is Destroying The World In 2022: Africa Brookec3404dc1-c2ef-4d1c-b2b6-9ffb3fe47056Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +00006431https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2022)be47126f-6bce-4ca9-b2e2-6f18f679364dThu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2022)e16bc93b-c289-4f64-89f3-a44eef983c84Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2022)c62abace-e072-40e4-965b-127c70d5a8f7Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah&#39;s love, and the power of their prayer as a married couple. Today we read Isaiah 7-8, Tobit 7-9, and Proverbs 10:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2022)f5f4c1f8-92fb-4d4c-aafe-614b5174731dThu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLife Lessons from a Navy SEALToday Sam and John are joined by an incredible Catholic man and former Navy SEAL Officer, Sam Blair. We get to learn from Sam about how living a life of dedication and service can provide purpose, uniformity with God's will, and an opportunity to understand the depths of greatness. We go into learning from our failures and difficulties, as well as the importance of sacrifice and having a heart for our families and others. Topics Include: Influence of a Father Love of Service Lessons as a SEAL Officer 🔴 SPONSOR: The Saintmaker - https://www.thesaintmaker.com/catholicgentleman CODE: CATHOLICGENTLEMAN at checkout 🔴 SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Sam and John are joined by an incredible Catholic man and former Navy SEAL Officer, Sam Blair. We get to learn from Sam about how living a life of dedication and service can provide purpose, uniformity with God's will, and an opportunity to understand the depths of greatness. We go into learning from our failures and difficulties, as well as the importance of sacrifice and having a heart for our families and others. Topics Include: Influence of a Father Love of Service Lessons as a SEAL Officer 🔴 SPONSOR: The Saintmaker - https://www.thesaintmaker.com/catholicgentleman CODE: CATHOLICGENTLEMAN at checkout 🔴 SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullLife Lessons from a Navy SEALba9134e6-a259-4d55-be9e-9a68a027f334Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:30:00 +00003509https://216.73.216.191/allTags#439 The Prosperity Gospel is DANGEROUS - Tim StaplesWhat do Joel Osteen, Kenneth Copeland, and Jesse Duplantis have in common? They all promote a form of Christianity that preaches a good and easy life. Tim Staples breaks down the reasons why the prosperity gospel is dangerous and exposes the pitfalls of this theology. Cy Kellet: Tim Staples, Catholic Apologist, thanks for being with us. Tim Staples: It is great to be with you, Cy Kellet. Cy Kellet: I want to talk to you about the prosperity gospel. And this is something that really is big. The prosperity gospel is really big, and I do sometimes feel a pang of guilt that we don&#8217;t talk ab…

What do Joel Osteen, Kenneth Copeland, and Jesse Duplantis have in common? They all promote a form of Christianity that preaches a good and easy life. Tim Staples breaks down the reasons why the prosperity gospel is dangerous and exposes the pitfalls of this theology. Cy Kellet: Tim Staples, Catholic Apologist, thanks for being with us. Tim Staples: It is great to be with you, Cy Kellet. Cy Kellet: I want to talk to you about the prosperity gospel. And this is something that really is big. The prosperity gospel is really big, and I do sometimes feel a pang of guilt that we don&#8217;t talk ab…

#439 The Prosperity Gospel is DANGEROUS - Tim Staplesa4ba3f1b-efb8-45af-995e-9bf966441773Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#252A: Little ZacchaeusLuke 19:1-10 This is the classic story of Zacchaeus &nbsp;who was lost but then, he was saved by Jesus. We all have been lost but there’s good news because &nbsp;Jesus came to save you and me too. The kids will learn how a tax collector was viewed so they can understand what a big deal it was when Jesus asked to go to Zacchaeus' house.&nbsp; I hope you enjoy the episode.&nbsp; To view the curriculum resources and school prep mentioned in today's episode, check out https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/ If you have any questions in regards to the podcast or homeschooling, etc, please contact me at https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 19:1-10 This is the classic story of Zacchaeus &nbsp;who was lost but then, he was saved by Jesus. We all have been lost but there’s good news because &nbsp;Jesus came to save you and me too. The kids will learn how a tax collector was viewed so they can understand what a big deal it was when Jesus asked to go to Zacchaeus' house.&nbsp; I hope you enjoy the episode.&nbsp; To view the curriculum resources and school prep mentioned in today's episode, check out https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/ If you have any questions in regards to the podcast or homeschooling, etc, please contact me at https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#252A: Little Zacchaeus40ebb203-349f-4370-8b1a-8936645a50b5Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:00:40 +0000528https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2022)8b0b5b86-31c9-456c-94f3-14001f1e228eWed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2022)3f9abf9a-999a-4fb1-8ef7-801ad8dd4fd9Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2022)3c678a46-050e-445b-9c9f-e3f940350901Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5 and how it represents the story of Israel. He also shows us how Isaiah 6 is full of rich symbolism that points to the sacred realities of the Mass. We are reminded that God is truly holy and deserving of our praise. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 5-6, Tobit 5-6, and Proverbs 10:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 194: Holy Is the Lord (2022)0cffdc6b-ff8e-448f-b6b5-90c59c0c9f6eWed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2022)db86d543-6e83-4e07-bfa9-1a72e7b6f0f4Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2022)5006e7b1-b82e-4ee0-973c-d283125f4df3Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2022)c969d5e0-bdc8-47f7-a16c-5c3d1ab920b7Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non-Catholic Bibles. He dives into the history behind the arrangement of the Bible, and why the Catholic Bible includes 73 books. Todays&#39;s readings are Isaiah 3-4, Tobit 3-4, and Proverbs 9:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 193: The Book of Tobit (2022)4dfdf8b8-45f9-4323-9461-02f574447242Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMake More Money with Nicky BillouWhat if I told you that you could bring home an extra $50k next year?  What if you have the potential already - but aren't using it? Many people seem to think that making money is "hard" or needs "luck" - but not my guest this week. Join me in this episode as Nicky Billou explains how he helps entrepreneurs make more money than they dreamed of. His proven plan works - and the same ideas will help you make more money in whatever job you're in! Be intentional with your life - you only get one. Now go out and get what you're worth! You can sign up for a free call with Nicky at https://www.ecircleacademy.com/appointment

What if I told you that you could bring home an extra $50k next year?  What if you have the potential already - but aren't using it? Many people seem to think that making money is "hard" or needs "luck" - but not my guest this week. Join me in this episode as Nicky Billou explains how he helps entrepreneurs make more money than they dreamed of. His proven plan works - and the same ideas will help you make more money in whatever job you're in! Be intentional with your life - you only get one. Now go out and get what you're worth! You can sign up for a free call with Nicky at https://www.ecircleacademy.com/appointment

fullMake More Money with Nicky Billou80685fc3-aaf7-4bd6-9322-d748bb7839eeMon, 11 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/10/22 Simple Things First Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. I can know all I need to know and still not do all I need to do. There are so many things that we know that we ought to do. There are even things that we know that we want to do. And yet...we just can't seem to act on what we know. How do we start? How do we become people who do what we know we ought to do? Mass Readings from July 10, 2022: Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Psalms 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36-37Colossians 1:15-20 Luke 10:25-37

Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. I can know all I need to know and still not do all I need to do. There are so many things that we know that we ought to do. There are even things that we know that we want to do. And yet...we just can't seem to act on what we know. How do we start? How do we become people who do what we know we ought to do? Mass Readings from July 10, 2022: Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Psalms 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36-37Colossians 1:15-20 Luke 10:25-37

full07/10/22 Simple Things Firstdc702eb1-fd66-437d-8b1a-3710edfc936fMon, 11 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/10/22 Simple Things First Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. I can know all I need to know and still not do all I need to do. There are so many things that we know that we ought to do. There are even things that we know that we want to do. And yet...we just can't seem to act on what we know. How do we start? How do we become people who do what we know we ought to do? Mass Readings from July 10, 2022: Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Psalms 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36-37Colossians 1:15-20 Luke 10:25-37

Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. I can know all I need to know and still not do all I need to do. There are so many things that we know that we ought to do. There are even things that we know that we want to do. And yet...we just can't seem to act on what we know. How do we start? How do we become people who do what we know we ought to do? Mass Readings from July 10, 2022: Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Psalms 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36-37Colossians 1:15-20 Luke 10:25-37

full07/10/22 Simple Things Firsta2da45db-e2f5-4373-bd3e-b49911f0c862Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/10/22 Simple Things First Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. I can know all I need to know and still not do all I need to do. There are so many things that we know that we ought to do. There are even things that we know that we want to do. And yet...we just can't seem to act on what we know. How do we start? How do we become people who do what we know we ought to do? Mass Readings from July 10, 2022: Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Psalms 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36-37Colossians 1:15-20 Luke 10:25-37

Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. I can know all I need to know and still not do all I need to do. There are so many things that we know that we ought to do. There are even things that we know that we want to do. And yet...we just can't seem to act on what we know. How do we start? How do we become people who do what we know we ought to do? Mass Readings from July 10, 2022: Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Psalms 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36-37Colossians 1:15-20 Luke 10:25-37

full07/10/22 Simple Things Firstad696c77-dc3a-457a-b635-b828e0c7cff2Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChris Eubank Jr. Opens Up About His Grief, Living In His Father’s Shadow & His FutureChris Eubank Jr. is a boxer on his way to being the best in the world. A journey into boxing like no other, Chris didn’t just have to step out of the shadows of his own demons to make his name in the ring, but out of the shadow of his own father. But Chris’s journey to the top hasn’t been seamless. He’s been knocked back by some bruising defeats, and - as he explains - by tragedy. When his brother tragically died of a heart attack, Chris’s world almost fell apart. But it isn’t how you get knocked down, it’s how you get back up. Over and over again in Chris’s life, he’s had to look deep within himself to find his inner strength to match his outward toughness. It hasn’t been easy for him, but he wouldn’t have had it any other way. Follow Chris: https://twitter.com/chriseubankjr https://www.instagram.com/chriseubankjr/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Eubank Jr. is a boxer on his way to being the best in the world. A journey into boxing like no other, Chris didn’t just have to step out of the shadows of his own demons to make his name in the ring, but out of the shadow of his own father. But Chris’s journey to the top hasn’t been seamless. He’s been knocked back by some bruising defeats, and - as he explains - by tragedy. When his brother tragically died of a heart attack, Chris’s world almost fell apart. But it isn’t how you get knocked down, it’s how you get back up. Over and over again in Chris’s life, he’s had to look deep within himself to find his inner strength to match his outward toughness. It hasn’t been easy for him, but he wouldn’t have had it any other way. Follow Chris: https://twitter.com/chriseubankjr https://www.instagram.com/chriseubankjr/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullChris Eubank Jr. Opens Up About His Grief, Living In His Father’s Shadow & His Futuree37609a5-fcb6-4760-82c3-d8d74dc28d88Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +00004658https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2022) Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2022)521765bb-d59d-4460-b827-51e6902f8136Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2022) Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2022)0568f6e4-ab4b-4753-ae50-defb787d96baMon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2022) Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2022)a64071d5-28a9-4a81-a06a-1a93f343c44aMon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2022) Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us understand the historical context of Isaiah&#39;s ministry to Judah, and the themes of condemnation and consolation present in his writings. As we enter into the book of Tobit, Fr. Mike emphasizes Tobit&#39;s virtuous character. Today we read Isaiah 1-2, Tobit 1-2, and Proverbs 9:7-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2022)ec1e239e-80cf-445e-93c9-40fd15e31831Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2022) As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2022)109c6555-36aa-4606-bb27-e012c588f9b9Sun, 10 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2022) As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2022)b0fedde6-aa47-40ff-bf37-0c4b07dc0a13Sun, 10 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2022) As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2022)8bbd02f2-bcd0-47de-8f9f-8423b62e7d86Sun, 10 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2022) As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a critical event in the story of salvation. Although the exile is a dark and devastating part of the Israel&#39;s history, Fr. Mike reminds us that it&#39;s not the end of their story. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Proverbs 9:1-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 191: The Babylonian Exile (2022)b9765f5e-b542-40f3-8864-cfe1833dba99Sun, 10 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2022) As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2022)f383523b-7ad5-4c5e-944e-ba500297d10cSat, 09 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2022) As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2022)115d0cd6-314e-4df5-9bd4-3dbd82e21bb3Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2022) As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2022)ca205da7-c992-4581-853b-856a5767c134Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2022) As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon&#39;s conquest of Judah, under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar. He touches on the importance of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, and revisits the sons of Josiah in order to explain why the people of Israel are so lost. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 24, 2 Chronicles 35, and Proverbs 8:22-36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 190: Judah Is Overrun (2022)a46c61cf-2f4b-48ca-b2a7-10a2d49d64d2Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 65 - Jimmy Carr On Knowing You're EnoughIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Jimmy Carr walks us through how exactly to find out what it is that's going to bring you happiness, and how to find satisfaction in your life. He tells us exactly how to interpret your actions and interrogate your feelings to bring out your true desires. It took Jimmy a long time to find out what he really wanted from life, and he was nearly trapped by the expectations he and other people put on himself when he felt himself moving towards a corporate life he didnt want. Jimmy set himself free, and in this moment he explains how you can set yourself free too. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/I7QKadbntrb Jimmy - https://www.instagram.com/jimmycarr/?hl=en https://twitter.com/jimmycarr?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Jimmy Carr walks us through how exactly to find out what it is that's going to bring you happiness, and how to find satisfaction in your life. He tells us exactly how to interpret your actions and interrogate your feelings to bring out your true desires. It took Jimmy a long time to find out what he really wanted from life, and he was nearly trapped by the expectations he and other people put on himself when he felt himself moving towards a corporate life he didnt want. Jimmy set himself free, and in this moment he explains how you can set yourself free too. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/I7QKadbntrb Jimmy - https://www.instagram.com/jimmycarr/?hl=en https://twitter.com/jimmycarr?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 65 - Jimmy Carr On Knowing You're Enoughac3eb6ab-f2a7-4718-b83a-3c45d74b3ed9Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000731https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Follow the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 189: Follow the Lord (2022)70f9dab3-5fd1-4adb-8245-0cbb0d2a839dFri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Follow the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 189: Follow the Lord (2022)fa71dcdd-79e4-4bdf-be2d-cebb42ba9f45Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Follow the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 189: Follow the Lord (2022)c40d96ac-56cd-4cb6-83fc-b0b8c536c13fFri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 189: Follow the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 34, and Proverbs 8:1-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 189: Follow the Lord (2022)67341e9c-2e3a-4e46-8cd1-2853928522c5Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Do We Maintain Freedom in America? As Americans we are known for our celebration of liberty and our focus on &quot;our rights.&quot; We even have a landmark statue which embodies this value we hold so dearly. But what if our pursuit of liberty alone isn&#39;t enough? Today Fr. Mike challenges us to take responsibility as citizens of this great nation to pursue a growth in virtue, character and religious faith on which our freedom as a democracy hinges upon. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

As Americans we are known for our celebration of liberty and our focus on &quot;our rights.&quot; We even have a landmark statue which embodies this value we hold so dearly. But what if our pursuit of liberty alone isn&#39;t enough? Today Fr. Mike challenges us to take responsibility as citizens of this great nation to pursue a growth in virtue, character and religious faith on which our freedom as a democracy hinges upon. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Do We Maintain Freedom in America? 74b43429-cf57-4656-98b8-6bed2414150aThu, 07 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Do We Maintain Freedom in America? As Americans we are known for our celebration of liberty and our focus on &quot;our rights.&quot; We even have a landmark statue which embodies this value we hold so dearly. But what if our pursuit of liberty alone isn&#39;t enough? Today Fr. Mike challenges us to take responsibility as citizens of this great nation to pursue a growth in virtue, character and religious faith on which our freedom as a democracy hinges upon. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

As Americans we are known for our celebration of liberty and our focus on &quot;our rights.&quot; We even have a landmark statue which embodies this value we hold so dearly. But what if our pursuit of liberty alone isn&#39;t enough? Today Fr. Mike challenges us to take responsibility as citizens of this great nation to pursue a growth in virtue, character and religious faith on which our freedom as a democracy hinges upon. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Do We Maintain Freedom in America? 6305a0a2-47e6-4675-a3e1-2fe72f7e7340Thu, 07 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHabakkuk 1 – Habakkuk's ComplaintHabakkuk 1

Habakkuk 1

fullHabakkuk 1 – Habakkuk's Complainte7f2663a-f703-471f-8e89-79cf737ed37fThu, 07 Jul 2022 12:30:00 +0000573https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMichael Pollan: How To Change Your MindMichael Pollan is an author who between his five bestsellers has sold millions of books. Through exploring our connection to the natural world, he reveals sides of ourselves that we never knew we had. As an author and a journalist, it’s Michael’s job to question everything. But in his 50s he turned the tables on himself and began to question his own assumptions. What followed was a one-of-a-kind journey that took him to explore the nature of his own perception of the world which would take him into trying going caffeine-free and trying psychedelic drugs. Now, he shares what he’s learnt from that journey with us. Michael’s book, This is Your Mind on Plants, is out in paperback this summer, and his Netflix series How to Change Your Mind drops July 12th. Follow Michael: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michael.pollan/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelpollan/ Michael’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Your-Plants-Michael-Pollan/ Michael’s Netflix series: https://www.netflix.com/title/80229847 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Pollan is an author who between his five bestsellers has sold millions of books. Through exploring our connection to the natural world, he reveals sides of ourselves that we never knew we had. As an author and a journalist, it’s Michael’s job to question everything. But in his 50s he turned the tables on himself and began to question his own assumptions. What followed was a one-of-a-kind journey that took him to explore the nature of his own perception of the world which would take him into trying going caffeine-free and trying psychedelic drugs. Now, he shares what he’s learnt from that journey with us. Michael’s book, This is Your Mind on Plants, is out in paperback this summer, and his Netflix series How to Change Your Mind drops July 12th. Follow Michael: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michael.pollan/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelpollan/ Michael’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Your-Plants-Michael-Pollan/ Michael’s Netflix series: https://www.netflix.com/title/80229847 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMichael Pollan: How To Change Your Mind46635d42-f943-4558-9c5b-6e20d0928c07Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +00004087https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: The Book of the Law (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 188: The Book of the Law (2022)231aefb1-fd28-43eb-97eb-ec4a19113955Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: The Book of the Law (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 188: The Book of the Law (2022)d8bf05c7-5014-4d79-904d-a35cb7f36bcbThu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: The Book of the Law (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 188: The Book of the Law (2022)01cc5586-78b6-4626-afea-9401ae389719Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 188: The Book of the Law (2022) Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs, while reflecting on the lack of devotion Israel has shown towards God and the Book of the Law. Much like God gave the Book of the Law to Israel, he&#39;s given the Bible to us to continue following him faithfully. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 33, and Proverbs 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 188: The Book of the Law (2022)eb04bddd-c3ab-4f95-a0c5-c20c70d6ca8aThu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrue Freedom in these Difficult TimesToday Sam and John discuss how we can live well and thrive in these times. We share thoughts on how to avoid the temptation to complain and buckle under the pressures of job security, political issues, mounting inflation, and taking care of those closest to you. The Church in her wisdom has given us the roadmap that can be used by every man living today. Topics Include: Inflation and Budget Authentic Freedom Practical Steps on Thriving in Difficulties 🔴 SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Sam and John discuss how we can live well and thrive in these times. We share thoughts on how to avoid the temptation to complain and buckle under the pressures of job security, political issues, mounting inflation, and taking care of those closest to you. The Church in her wisdom has given us the roadmap that can be used by every man living today. Topics Include: Inflation and Budget Authentic Freedom Practical Steps on Thriving in Difficulties 🔴 SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTrue Freedom in these Difficult Times8442c7b4-52f1-4672-98e3-beff5b3ab709Wed, 06 Jul 2022 20:30:00 +00002867https://216.73.216.191/allTags#438 Is Hell Empty? - Michael LoftonIs hell empty? Michael Lofton joins us to answer the question that seems to be surrounded by controversy in many Catholic circles. Cy Kellett: Will hell ever be empty? Michael Lofton is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host confessing to you that one of the hardest things to defend is hell. It&#8217;s a very unpleasant thought. It certainly doesn&#8217;t comport with our modern idea that everybody gets a participation trophy. There seems to be some very serious consequences …

Is hell empty? Michael Lofton joins us to answer the question that seems to be surrounded by controversy in many Catholic circles. Cy Kellett: Will hell ever be empty? Michael Lofton is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host confessing to you that one of the hardest things to defend is hell. It&#8217;s a very unpleasant thought. It certainly doesn&#8217;t comport with our modern idea that everybody gets a participation trophy. There seems to be some very serious consequences …

#438 Is Hell Empty? - Michael Loftonab015673-9bad-413b-af6e-483c858215f0Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: Praying for Time (2022) Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 187: Praying for Time (2022)e0b46e6a-d17d-4c8b-9467-950185bda372Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: Praying for Time (2022) Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 187: Praying for Time (2022)3e8aefec-a761-4342-81a3-9708060beefdWed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: Praying for Time (2022) Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 187: Praying for Time (2022)a7cea228-8ad1-400e-b94f-31cb78c8f526Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 187: Praying for Time (2022) Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah&#39;s prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wisely. We all are only given a specific amount of time on this earth, and it&#39;s up to us to use that time to become more like Christ, so we can spend eternity with him in heaven. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 32, and Psalm 145. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 187: Praying for Time (2022)98385282-06db-432a-89a2-03c005471527Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2022)30060643-ad0b-4cfb-88e6-9a3a69db6a88Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2022)46352a12-7439-4008-b435-1e847e470483Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2022)26dc2f50-f6da-4815-a183-582f63f9af53Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the goodness of Hezekiah as king of Judah but also points out his failure to protect the future of his people. While Hezekiah let his self-interest cloud his judgment, we are reminded to pray for those who will come after us, doing our best to preserve what will be theirs one day. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 20, 2 Chronicles 31, and Psalm 144. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2022)26077238-5c3f-47b3-b802-892f570ed2fdTue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntentional Leadership with William AttawayAs a man, you've got a lot of responsibility on your plate. If you're married and have kids, you have even more! One day you will be called to be accountable! A lot of guys don't think of themselves as "leaders" - but if you have anyone in your life you influence, you are one! God's going to ask you what you did with this leadership. How are you going to answer? Join me in this episode as I have leadership expert William Attaway help explain why men must be leaders, and how to do it! We also cover practical tips to engage in your own growth, and where to get help! You can find more about William Attaway and his book at https://www.catalyticleadershipbook.com/

As a man, you've got a lot of responsibility on your plate. If you're married and have kids, you have even more! One day you will be called to be accountable! A lot of guys don't think of themselves as "leaders" - but if you have anyone in your life you influence, you are one! God's going to ask you what you did with this leadership. How are you going to answer? Join me in this episode as I have leadership expert William Attaway help explain why men must be leaders, and how to do it! We also cover practical tips to engage in your own growth, and where to get help! You can find more about William Attaway and his book at https://www.catalyticleadershipbook.com/

fullIntentional Leadership with William Attaway9c9a659e-e511-4bf1-b7d9-990d9f726fe4Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/03/22 Be A Saint Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time What else is there? Many of us want to grow spiritually. But what does that really mean? What is it that we really want? What is the actual goal of life? Put in the words of Jesus, what should we truly rejoice in? Christ's answer is nothing less than having our names written in Heaven. Mass Readings from July 3, 2022: Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalms 66:1-7, 16, 20Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time What else is there? Many of us want to grow spiritually. But what does that really mean? What is it that we really want? What is the actual goal of life? Put in the words of Jesus, what should we truly rejoice in? Christ's answer is nothing less than having our names written in Heaven. Mass Readings from July 3, 2022: Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalms 66:1-7, 16, 20Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

full07/03/22 Be A Saint9c87d4f1-10d1-4f57-901b-ade41bafb559Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/03/22 Be A Saint Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time What else is there? Many of us want to grow spiritually. But what does that really mean? What is it that we really want? What is the actual goal of life? Put in the words of Jesus, what should we truly rejoice in? Christ's answer is nothing less than having our names written in Heaven. Mass Readings from July 3, 2022: Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalms 66:1-7, 16, 20Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time What else is there? Many of us want to grow spiritually. But what does that really mean? What is it that we really want? What is the actual goal of life? Put in the words of Jesus, what should we truly rejoice in? Christ's answer is nothing less than having our names written in Heaven. Mass Readings from July 3, 2022: Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalms 66:1-7, 16, 20Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

full07/03/22 Be A Saint3786466e-824b-4dc5-86f4-f4ebde3f3e1bMon, 04 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/03/22 Be A Saint Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time What else is there? Many of us want to grow spiritually. But what does that really mean? What is it that we really want? What is the actual goal of life? Put in the words of Jesus, what should we truly rejoice in? Christ's answer is nothing less than having our names written in Heaven. Mass Readings from July 3, 2022: Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalms 66:1-7, 16, 20Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time What else is there? Many of us want to grow spiritually. But what does that really mean? What is it that we really want? What is the actual goal of life? Put in the words of Jesus, what should we truly rejoice in? Christ's answer is nothing less than having our names written in Heaven. Mass Readings from July 3, 2022: Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalms 66:1-7, 16, 20Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

full07/03/22 Be A Saint802f9858-d039-44e6-b35c-c0cd1ab1121aMon, 04 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBrewdog Founder: The Untold Story Of One Britain’s Fastest Growing Companies: James WattJames Watt is the CEO and founder of Brewdog, the Scottish craft beer sensation that is now valued at $2 billion. A former sea captain, he’s had to navigate increasingly choppy waters at Brewdog. But after a string of allegations rocked the company, ranging from personal impropriety to financial misconduct to marketing scams, James has had to start from scratch in Brewdog’s reputation, and on his own management style. For the first time, James walks us through his mistakes, what he denies, and what he defends. Where does the line blur between a hard-driving start-up and a toxic culture. It’s a tricky balance many challenger companies have to contend with. James’ is a story where he sailed a little close to the wind, when the revelations dropped it looked like everything he built could slip away. Can he navigate Brewdog back to dry land? He tells us exclusively how he plans to. Follow James: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewdogjames Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrewDogJames Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Watt is the CEO and founder of Brewdog, the Scottish craft beer sensation that is now valued at $2 billion. A former sea captain, he’s had to navigate increasingly choppy waters at Brewdog. But after a string of allegations rocked the company, ranging from personal impropriety to financial misconduct to marketing scams, James has had to start from scratch in Brewdog’s reputation, and on his own management style. For the first time, James walks us through his mistakes, what he denies, and what he defends. Where does the line blur between a hard-driving start-up and a toxic culture. It’s a tricky balance many challenger companies have to contend with. James’ is a story where he sailed a little close to the wind, when the revelations dropped it looked like everything he built could slip away. Can he navigate Brewdog back to dry land? He tells us exclusively how he plans to. Follow James: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewdogjames Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrewDogJames Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBrewdog Founder: The Untold Story Of One Britain’s Fastest Growing Companies: James Watt5f5c0637-3181-4d75-b0ba-f5af66c4b33cMon, 04 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +00006542https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2022) Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2022)99587dd8-e601-49ba-a45a-2a0384d33d51Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2022) Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2022)59b4252a-d459-46e9-855c-d05d0d1c8310Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2022) Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2022)df943e8d-40d7-468e-a301-47a4a8eb2af9Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2022) Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah&#39;s faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2022)4ee07121-aca2-4543-b4c4-d195be433a69Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 18, 2 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 141. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 18, 2 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 141. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2022)31e14d77-5230-4ea5-aedf-dd1633b5aa36Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 18, 2 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 141. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 18, 2 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 141. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2022)f4a5f180-ab4c-4d84-b5db-0a59175a8ef5Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 18, 2 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 141. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 18, 2 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 141. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2022)80225205-74ef-4478-a6bc-3b70699a574eSun, 03 Jul 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 18, 2 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 141. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah&#39;s righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring true worship and removing false idols. By undoing all of the corrupt things his father king Ahaz did, Hezekiah shows us that our ancestors do not define our destiny. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 18, 2 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 141. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2022)1b84119d-88ce-45eb-9b3a-63250d1e08afSun, 03 Jul 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022d5e8cd80-b297-41d3-9bb1-1096123f4fc0Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022aa7bdfd4-b1ba-4229-9c87-887add174a80Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) - 20224f7fd7d9-1343-4b40-80b5-b13743c08ec5Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022c3e0524a-580e-4947-a32d-464c341a570bSun, 03 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2022) Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2022)df79f295-3346-406e-97ea-25f2fbda522dSat, 02 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2022) Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2022)d366537c-f7da-4a5e-9ce7-74a1ba2cd23aSat, 02 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2022) Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2022)5a4d2cf3-4ab1-4219-9b2a-97895c972381Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2022) Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten northern tribes are exiled and assimilated among the nations. Fr. Mike explains how this moment and the foreign possession of Samaria is key in order to understand Jesus&#39; encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. We also read about how the prophet Micah beautifully foreshadows the birth of Jesus. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 17, Micah 5-7, and Psalm 140. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2022)7f385357-5d5d-477f-b608-5740deb7d649Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#437 Hope and Life After Prison - Joe GilbreathFormer inmates often struggle adjusting to everyday life. In this episode, we talk to Joe Gilbreath, founder of RiseUp Industries and Mike Lucero on bringing hope to those adjusting to life after prison. riseupindustries.org Cy Kellett: Taking Jesus seriously about visiting prisoners. Folks from Rise Up Industries, next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And today a special bonus episode. Cy Kellett: Jesus has so many good friends. Sometimes his very best friends a…

Former inmates often struggle adjusting to everyday life. In this episode, we talk to Joe Gilbreath, founder of RiseUp Industries and Mike Lucero on bringing hope to those adjusting to life after prison. riseupindustries.org Cy Kellett: Taking Jesus seriously about visiting prisoners. Folks from Rise Up Industries, next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And today a special bonus episode. Cy Kellett: Jesus has so many good friends. Sometimes his very best friends a…

#437 Hope and Life After Prison - Joe Gilbreathe4814a57-863d-4387-9c62-3f29e8fa8fe5Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 64 - What You Need To Know About Following Your Passion: Patricia BrightIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Patricia Bright lays out the benefits - and the potential pitfalls - of following your passion. We always have to stay authentically in touch with what we love to do, and why we love doing it. This moment lays out how people can lose their way in following their passion, and how to avoid it. It’s a rare gem who can persevere with their passion to the point where it’s not only their work, but work they love to do and feel themselves doing. We’re so glad she did, and we think you’ll be glad she did too. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/tPEORY7Uhrb Patricia - https://www.youtube.com/c/PatriciaBright https://www.instagram.com/thepatriciabright/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Patricia Bright lays out the benefits - and the potential pitfalls - of following your passion. We always have to stay authentically in touch with what we love to do, and why we love doing it. This moment lays out how people can lose their way in following their passion, and how to avoid it. It’s a rare gem who can persevere with their passion to the point where it’s not only their work, but work they love to do and feel themselves doing. We’re so glad she did, and we think you’ll be glad she did too. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/tPEORY7Uhrb Patricia - https://www.youtube.com/c/PatriciaBright https://www.instagram.com/thepatriciabright/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 64 - What You Need To Know About Following Your Passion: Patricia Brightc4053dcd-feb9-40a8-8ee9-1b57c9e7ff6eFri, 01 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000620https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Inescapable God (2022) Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about King Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about King Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 182: The Inescapable God (2022)10229086-9633-45fb-afe8-576b6b250618Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Inescapable God (2022) Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about King Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about King Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 182: The Inescapable God (2022)e3eb145a-55cc-49ce-b564-a01b310e90a3Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Inescapable God (2022) Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about King Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about King Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 182: The Inescapable God (2022)00abd1c1-ca6e-4a2a-83e1-feac247dfdafFri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 182: The Inescapable God (2022) Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about King Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about King Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 182: The Inescapable God (2022)4b688319-5e5b-4dee-9404-eea606784123Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy You Should Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church (+ NEW Podcast) In response to countless requests, Ascension is launching The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) on January 1, 2023! https://tinyurl.com/29o6p2o4 With this podcast, Catholics will: Read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter See how Church teaching is rooted in Sacred Scripture Absorb over 2,000 years of Sacred Tradition Encounter God’s plan of sheer goodness Transform their relationship with the Church that Christ founded. If you have ever wanted to understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life—this podcast is for you! We can’t wait to start this incredible journey with you. This podcast is free and always will be. It is only because of the generosity of our listeners that we have been able to consider tackling such a monumental project. But, we have limited resources. With funding from generous supporters like you, we can do even more than simply create the podcast: https://tinyurl.com/25skzc83 Above all, please pray for Father Mike, the Ascension team, and every single person who will ever listen to this podcast. Thank you, and God bless you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In response to countless requests, Ascension is launching The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) on January 1, 2023! https://tinyurl.com/29o6p2o4 With this podcast, Catholics will: Read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter See how Church teaching is rooted in Sacred Scripture Absorb over 2,000 years of Sacred Tradition Encounter God’s plan of sheer goodness Transform their relationship with the Church that Christ founded. If you have ever wanted to understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life—this podcast is for you! We can’t wait to start this incredible journey with you. This podcast is free and always will be. It is only because of the generosity of our listeners that we have been able to consider tackling such a monumental project. But, we have limited resources. With funding from generous supporters like you, we can do even more than simply create the podcast: https://tinyurl.com/25skzc83 Above all, please pray for Father Mike, the Ascension team, and every single person who will ever listen to this podcast. Thank you, and God bless you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy You Should Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church (+ NEW Podcast)149f99a4-f072-4d72-8b08-b8093f54daa9Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy You Should Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church (+ NEW Podcast) In response to countless requests, Ascension is launching The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) on January 1, 2023! https://tinyurl.com/29o6p2o4 With this podcast, Catholics will: Read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter See how Church teaching is rooted in Sacred Scripture Absorb over 2,000 years of Sacred Tradition Encounter God’s plan of sheer goodness Transform their relationship with the Church that Christ founded. If you have ever wanted to understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life—this podcast is for you! We can’t wait to start this incredible journey with you. This podcast is free and always will be. It is only because of the generosity of our listeners that we have been able to consider tackling such a monumental project. But, we have limited resources. With funding from generous supporters like you, we can do even more than simply create the podcast: https://tinyurl.com/25skzc83 Above all, please pray for Father Mike, the Ascension team, and every single person who will ever listen to this podcast. Thank you, and God bless you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In response to countless requests, Ascension is launching The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) on January 1, 2023! https://tinyurl.com/29o6p2o4 With this podcast, Catholics will: Read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter See how Church teaching is rooted in Sacred Scripture Absorb over 2,000 years of Sacred Tradition Encounter God’s plan of sheer goodness Transform their relationship with the Church that Christ founded. If you have ever wanted to understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life—this podcast is for you! We can’t wait to start this incredible journey with you. This podcast is free and always will be. It is only because of the generosity of our listeners that we have been able to consider tackling such a monumental project. But, we have limited resources. With funding from generous supporters like you, we can do even more than simply create the podcast: https://tinyurl.com/25skzc83 Above all, please pray for Father Mike, the Ascension team, and every single person who will ever listen to this podcast. Thank you, and God bless you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy You Should Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church (+ NEW Podcast)e0be75da-a733-486f-a8aa-25eeeef0b380Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNahum 3 – Woe to NinevehNahum 3

Nahum 3

fullNahum 3 – Woe to Nineveh34fb951b-95eb-4f95-9e9a-312b68f8950fThu, 30 Jun 2022 12:30:00 +0000626https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTony Bellew: Nothing Made Me Happy Until I Found ThisTony Bellew is a professional boxer and a former British, Commonwealth and World Champion. As well as this, he is also an actor, and the star of Creed with Sylvester Stallone, and the author of last year's bestselling book, Everybody Has A Plan Until They Get Punched in the Face. In this raw, honest and emotional interview, Tony breaks down exactly why people dedicate their life to fighting, and how it’s often because they have no other choice. But also because it comes to fill a need inside of them, and Tony opens up on what this inner need can do to you if you leave it unchecked. Many times, Tony has had to bring his life back from the brink - of poverty, bullying, defeats, and his own emotional instincts. His story is a fascinating example of how it’s often things we’re good at that cause us the most trouble, but when we face that honestly we can come through stronger the other side. Follow Tony: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tonybellew Twitter - https://twitter.com/TonyBellew Tony’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everybody-Plan-Until-They-Punched/dp/1841884707 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Bellew is a professional boxer and a former British, Commonwealth and World Champion. As well as this, he is also an actor, and the star of Creed with Sylvester Stallone, and the author of last year's bestselling book, Everybody Has A Plan Until They Get Punched in the Face. In this raw, honest and emotional interview, Tony breaks down exactly why people dedicate their life to fighting, and how it’s often because they have no other choice. But also because it comes to fill a need inside of them, and Tony opens up on what this inner need can do to you if you leave it unchecked. Many times, Tony has had to bring his life back from the brink - of poverty, bullying, defeats, and his own emotional instincts. His story is a fascinating example of how it’s often things we’re good at that cause us the most trouble, but when we face that honestly we can come through stronger the other side. Follow Tony: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tonybellew Twitter - https://twitter.com/TonyBellew Tony’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everybody-Plan-Until-They-Punched/dp/1841884707 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTony Bellew: Nothing Made Me Happy Until I Found This4b862bd4-4092-408e-959e-107f610411c2Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +00005178https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2022) Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2022)971bf487-f95f-4069-be1c-ffb5ed0e8aa0Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2022) Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2022)f4c31cc5-e4f8-4b46-b1ed-e169036f7915Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2022) Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2022)ef494d5a-bfc9-4f5a-9a9a-74585b3b68efThu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2022) Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent. The readings are 2 Kings 15, Jonah 1-4, and Psalm 138. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 181: Jonah and the Whale (2022)4d532fb5-d481-4d69-b281-fc54b1c0daedThu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7 Ways Men Can Love Christ in the EucharistToday Sam and John discuss how men can embrace, deepen their commitment, and constantly grow in love with Christ in the Eucharist. We touch on seven truths that help men better accept this reality and why loving Christ in the Eucharist is the highest pursuit that men can set forth as members of the Church Militant. The USCCB has recently launched the Eucharistic Revival on the Feast of Corpus Christi, and we call all men to recommit their devotion, understanding, and love of the Eucharist! Eucharistic Revival - https://www.eucharisticrevival.org The Holy Eucharist - St. Alphonsus - https://www.goodcatholicbooks.org/books/alphonsusworks06.pdf Eucharistic Meditations - St. Peter Julian Eymard - Apostle of the Eucharist https://www.ecatholic2000.com/cts/untitled-143.shtml Summa - St. Thomas Aquinas https://www.newadvent.org/summa/4073.htm Spiritual Communion Prayer - https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/act-of-spiritual-communion-339 Prayer After Communion - https://www.daily-prayers.org/father-son-holy-spirit/prayer-after-communion-thomas-aquinas 🔴 SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Sam and John discuss how men can embrace, deepen their commitment, and constantly grow in love with Christ in the Eucharist. We touch on seven truths that help men better accept this reality and why loving Christ in the Eucharist is the highest pursuit that men can set forth as members of the Church Militant. The USCCB has recently launched the Eucharistic Revival on the Feast of Corpus Christi, and we call all men to recommit their devotion, understanding, and love of the Eucharist! Eucharistic Revival - https://www.eucharisticrevival.org The Holy Eucharist - St. Alphonsus - https://www.goodcatholicbooks.org/books/alphonsusworks06.pdf Eucharistic Meditations - St. Peter Julian Eymard - Apostle of the Eucharist https://www.ecatholic2000.com/cts/untitled-143.shtml Summa - St. Thomas Aquinas https://www.newadvent.org/summa/4073.htm Spiritual Communion Prayer - https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/act-of-spiritual-communion-339 Prayer After Communion - https://www.daily-prayers.org/father-son-holy-spirit/prayer-after-communion-thomas-aquinas 🔴 SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full7 Ways Men Can Love Christ in the Eucharist646c78af-eaad-4382-9556-69fcc44b246cWed, 29 Jun 2022 20:15:00 +00002450https://216.73.216.191/allTags#436 Debunking Common Pro-Choice Arguments - Trent HornWith the Supreme Court weighing in on abortion, all the old pro-choice arguments are being dragged out again, and they haven&#8217;t gotten any stronger. Trent Horn breaks down some of them with us. Cy Kellett: Are clever pro-choice arguments really that clever? Trent Horn is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and we&#8217;re joined by Trent Horn this time. And Trent is the perfect person to talk to. He&#8217;s been doing pro-life advocacy, pro-life apologetics…

With the Supreme Court weighing in on abortion, all the old pro-choice arguments are being dragged out again, and they haven&#8217;t gotten any stronger. Trent Horn breaks down some of them with us. Cy Kellett: Are clever pro-choice arguments really that clever? Trent Horn is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and we&#8217;re joined by Trent Horn this time. And Trent is the perfect person to talk to. He&#8217;s been doing pro-life advocacy, pro-life apologetics…

#436 Debunking Common Pro-Choice Arguments - Trent Hornd9bdca28-3894-410b-a6b5-2544cc461863Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#251A: Words Part 2: Sticks and Stones may Break my Bones but Words are Hurtful tooJames 3:3-10 &amp; Proverbs 15:1-2&amp;4 The Bible shows us the power of our words using examples of small things that have the power to move very large things ....to be impactful. The kids are encouraged to observe how words impact others &amp; discuss w/ their family, what they notice. Thank you so much for listening and allowing us to be a small part in teaching your kids about Jesus.&nbsp; To connect with me, please go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James 3:3-10 &amp; Proverbs 15:1-2&amp;4 The Bible shows us the power of our words using examples of small things that have the power to move very large things ....to be impactful. The kids are encouraged to observe how words impact others &amp; discuss w/ their family, what they notice. Thank you so much for listening and allowing us to be a small part in teaching your kids about Jesus.&nbsp; To connect with me, please go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#251A: Words Part 2: Sticks and Stones may Break my Bones but Words are Hurtful too5150cf10-af2a-474a-bc6f-28a4e6897c28Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:00:30 +0000593https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: Giving Time to God (2022) As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 180: Giving Time to God (2022)b1389a76-3834-4a64-9788-5c4b28e2eb68Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: Giving Time to God (2022) As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 180: Giving Time to God (2022)4e794dbf-f1bc-441f-bea9-11fd38b9da5aWed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: Giving Time to God (2022) As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 180: Giving Time to God (2022)627e1b6d-19f2-40fb-958c-0594e4dc5777Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 180: Giving Time to God (2022) As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to God, as in prayer or on the sabbath, and counting the minutes until they could do whatever they wanted. Fr. Mike points out that if we don&#39;t give our hearts and minds to God, we won&#39;t be able to stand heaven, where prayer and praise are everlasting. The readings are 2 Kings 13-14, Amos 7-9, and Psalm 124. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 180: Giving Time to God (2022)2afae999-d213-4053-9e7e-dfc3aa624d36Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2022) Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2022)fc5b2124-7b2a-482b-80f2-3e5018fde457Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2022) Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2022)bca51a64-f6da-4818-8f41-69fee1824e41Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2022) Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2022)4fbf4315-8211-4dd2-a8e5-a8f6165e0323Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2022) Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Amos&#39; warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded to the needs of others can be especially relevant to us today. The readings are 2 Kings 11-12, Amos 4-6, and Psalm 122. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 179: Blinded by Comfort (2022)e0f45b33-3f2a-4037-a070-ec82c0dd162cTue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#435 God Is Present to You - Sr. Regina Marie Gorman, OCDBONUS EPISODE God Is Present to You For the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 24), Sister Regina Marie Gorman reflects with us on the ways God remains ever-present to us. The joy of that presence is the key to every life. Cy Kellett: Is it really possible to live in intimacy with God? Sister Regina Marie Gorman is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. I had the great privilege recently of talking with Sister Regina Marie Gorman, a well-known sister, a wom…

BONUS EPISODE God Is Present to You For the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 24), Sister Regina Marie Gorman reflects with us on the ways God remains ever-present to us. The joy of that presence is the key to every life. Cy Kellett: Is it really possible to live in intimacy with God? Sister Regina Marie Gorman is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. I had the great privilege recently of talking with Sister Regina Marie Gorman, a well-known sister, a wom…

#435 God Is Present to You - Sr. Regina Marie Gorman, OCD13c15298-c36e-4fb0-a181-dd215abefe9bMon, 27 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsServing Others with Ben AlbertChrist came to earth with a very clear mission, and a very powerful plan. Though he was (and is!) the King of Kings, he became a servant to all. We all have things we want to accomplish, but all too often we get focused on serving ourselves and chasing our own desires. Ironically, this is less likely for us to get what we really want. Join me in this episode as Ben Albert and I discuss the power of selfless giving - just serving others for the sake of serving others. It can transform your life, both in business and at home! You can read more about Ben Albert and the marketing work he does at: https://balbertmarketing.com/

Christ came to earth with a very clear mission, and a very powerful plan. Though he was (and is!) the King of Kings, he became a servant to all. We all have things we want to accomplish, but all too often we get focused on serving ourselves and chasing our own desires. Ironically, this is less likely for us to get what we really want. Join me in this episode as Ben Albert and I discuss the power of selfless giving - just serving others for the sake of serving others. It can transform your life, both in business and at home! You can read more about Ben Albert and the marketing work he does at: https://balbertmarketing.com/

fullServing Others with Ben Alberta8eede5e-de9f-4bee-9e76-9ba21f3a506dMon, 27 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/26/22 The Call Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Deliberate. Decisive. Definitive. God continues to call. God calls us to follow Him, making it clear that being a disciple is challenging...that it costs something. Therefore, we need to weigh out our response, we need to avoid hesitation, and we need to choose to follow Jesus in such a way that it actually changes something in our lives. Mass Readings from June 26, 2022: 1 Kings 19:16, 19-21 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-11Galatians 5:1, 13-18 Luke 9:51-62

Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Deliberate. Decisive. Definitive. God continues to call. God calls us to follow Him, making it clear that being a disciple is challenging...that it costs something. Therefore, we need to weigh out our response, we need to avoid hesitation, and we need to choose to follow Jesus in such a way that it actually changes something in our lives. Mass Readings from June 26, 2022: 1 Kings 19:16, 19-21 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-11Galatians 5:1, 13-18 Luke 9:51-62

full06/26/22 The Calla7910c3e-7689-4aac-b667-280ae3a4cac2Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/26/22 The Call Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Deliberate. Decisive. Definitive. God continues to call. God calls us to follow Him, making it clear that being a disciple is challenging...that it costs something. Therefore, we need to weigh out our response, we need to avoid hesitation, and we need to choose to follow Jesus in such a way that it actually changes something in our lives. Mass Readings from June 26, 2022: 1 Kings 19:16, 19-21 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-11Galatians 5:1, 13-18 Luke 9:51-62

Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Deliberate. Decisive. Definitive. God continues to call. God calls us to follow Him, making it clear that being a disciple is challenging...that it costs something. Therefore, we need to weigh out our response, we need to avoid hesitation, and we need to choose to follow Jesus in such a way that it actually changes something in our lives. Mass Readings from June 26, 2022: 1 Kings 19:16, 19-21 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-11Galatians 5:1, 13-18 Luke 9:51-62

full06/26/22 The Call94347335-01c7-4165-b2e8-bdd4b1306682Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/26/22 The Call Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Deliberate. Decisive. Definitive. God continues to call. God calls us to follow Him, making it clear that being a disciple is challenging...that it costs something. Therefore, we need to weigh out our response, we need to avoid hesitation, and we need to choose to follow Jesus in such a way that it actually changes something in our lives. Mass Readings from June 26, 2022: 1 Kings 19:16, 19-21 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-11Galatians 5:1, 13-18 Luke 9:51-62

Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Deliberate. Decisive. Definitive. God continues to call. God calls us to follow Him, making it clear that being a disciple is challenging...that it costs something. Therefore, we need to weigh out our response, we need to avoid hesitation, and we need to choose to follow Jesus in such a way that it actually changes something in our lives. Mass Readings from June 26, 2022: 1 Kings 19:16, 19-21 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-11Galatians 5:1, 13-18 Luke 9:51-62

full06/26/22 The Calle3763adf-7ef1-41ce-88fb-327196c3dd5fMon, 27 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBear Grylls: Man VS Failure, Anxiety & Imposter SyndromeBear Grylls is a British adventurer and television host who has been an international sensation of survival shows for twenty years. The host of Man vs. Wild, You vs. Wild, Running Wild, The Island, and the author of Mud, Sweat and Tears and over twenty other books, he’s come in to talk to us about his new book - Never Give Up. Bear has always told himself a story about himself that he’s ‘resilient’, he’s pushed through the toughest challenges the world has to offer - from climbing Everest to surviving in the desert - because he’s told himself he’s the type of person who survives. But now, he reflects to us about the costs of that mentality, and where it leaves you when you come up short. Bear’s new book is a follow-up to his smash-hit bestseller Mud, Sweat and Tears. He’s spent five years writing it, written every single word himself, and shares some lessons from his life he’s never felt comfortable sharing before. It was a pleasure to read, and a pleasure to speak to him in my kitchen. Follow Bear: Twitter - https://twitter.com/BearGrylls  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beargrylls Bear’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Never-Give-extraordinary-autobiography-phenomenon/dp/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bear Grylls is a British adventurer and television host who has been an international sensation of survival shows for twenty years. The host of Man vs. Wild, You vs. Wild, Running Wild, The Island, and the author of Mud, Sweat and Tears and over twenty other books, he’s come in to talk to us about his new book - Never Give Up. Bear has always told himself a story about himself that he’s ‘resilient’, he’s pushed through the toughest challenges the world has to offer - from climbing Everest to surviving in the desert - because he’s told himself he’s the type of person who survives. But now, he reflects to us about the costs of that mentality, and where it leaves you when you come up short. Bear’s new book is a follow-up to his smash-hit bestseller Mud, Sweat and Tears. He’s spent five years writing it, written every single word himself, and shares some lessons from his life he’s never felt comfortable sharing before. It was a pleasure to read, and a pleasure to speak to him in my kitchen. Follow Bear: Twitter - https://twitter.com/BearGrylls  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beargrylls Bear’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Never-Give-extraordinary-autobiography-phenomenon/dp/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBear Grylls: Man VS Failure, Anxiety & Imposter Syndromeefd99ec9-e9f6-400e-9c94-d70453d8b4a6Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +00004468https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Called Back (2022) Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 178: Called Back (2022)efa69b48-61ab-4658-b494-adf8df66b3daMon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Called Back (2022) Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 178: Called Back (2022)26e52d25-4ee4-4ba9-9151-48bedbfdc576Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Called Back (2022) Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 178: Called Back (2022)4817ec75-92d4-488e-9963-139d2a1155d8Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 178: Called Back (2022) Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole hearts. He also explains the prophecy of Amos, who is trying to call people back to the Lord before it is too late. The readings for today are 2 Kings 10, Amos 1-3, and Psalm 110. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 178: Called Back (2022)ea4cb6b8-9dfa-4f0c-85d6-25684436496aMon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: Return, O Israel (2022) Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 177: Return, O Israel (2022)85769eee-a46b-43d5-8f3b-5f5da3972e33Sun, 26 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: Return, O Israel (2022) Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 177: Return, O Israel (2022)7ff80570-946a-4a6f-b6bb-6c06f01b0f1cSun, 26 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: Return, O Israel (2022) Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 177: Return, O Israel (2022)dbbb52f7-ae74-4296-959c-039c58c306a0Sun, 26 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 177: Return, O Israel (2022) Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shortly touches on David&#39;s honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love God has for his people. As we continue to journey through our readings, we will begin to see the words of the prophets come to fruition as those who return to the Lord in faith will experience his undying love and forgiveness, despite their unfaithfulness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 9, Hosea 11-14, and Psalm 109. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 177: Return, O Israel (2022)c79e373a-932a-43b1-a378-c3dfe093cfeeSun, 26 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2022) Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2022)ffa44443-cf88-4dae-bf21-46fc2e36360bSat, 25 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2022) Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2022)c7a23dd8-f913-44ec-be46-7c38f28539d2Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2022) Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2022)840d6f53-6907-4dc0-84fc-463429156d33Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2022) Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why their role is so important in salvation history. Each of us is building some kind of life and picture of eternity: the question we must ask ourselves is are we building it with God or against him? Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 8, Hosea 8-10, and Psalm 108. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2022)f29087b6-1dc4-418b-be6d-bb9ad6704959Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 63 - How To Get Any Task Done: Oliver BurkemanIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Oliver Burkeman tells us about the power of positive, sustainable habits, or as he calls them - 'radical incrementalism'. It's possible that by making just a little change to our daily lives, a change we can really sustain and not just keep up for a few weeks, then the accumulative effects we see over a long period of time can be life-changing. By enabling just little changes in our actions the consequences compound into something truly extraordinary. Oliver's no-nonsense advice shows just how straightforward it can be to unlock transformative positive changes in your life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/oMWiaQcd6qb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Oliver Burkeman tells us about the power of positive, sustainable habits, or as he calls them - 'radical incrementalism'. It's possible that by making just a little change to our daily lives, a change we can really sustain and not just keep up for a few weeks, then the accumulative effects we see over a long period of time can be life-changing. By enabling just little changes in our actions the consequences compound into something truly extraordinary. Oliver's no-nonsense advice shows just how straightforward it can be to unlock transformative positive changes in your life. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/oMWiaQcd6qb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 63 - How To Get Any Task Done: Oliver Burkeman6c1dd082-dfad-4e64-adef-88d2ee900f5fFri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000359https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Knowledge of God (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 175: Knowledge of God (2022)19468529-3746-49fa-9849-f3eb13a7c842Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Knowledge of God (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 175: Knowledge of God (2022)d4ff9565-2bdf-46f2-84ec-0c6e6198ff50Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Knowledge of God (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 175: Knowledge of God (2022)134e26ed-eb4f-44a1-98a1-fac7308af1fcFri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 175: Knowledge of God (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the devastation of war and the lack of faith displayed by Israel. Without a deeper knowledge of God, not only can we struggle for hope in God&#39;s plan, but we can also fall into the temptation of losing faith in him altogether. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 6-7, Hosea 4-7, and Psalm 103. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 175: Knowledge of God (2022)8142bc8b-8f4c-42d7-9ef2-21ccb387cf0fFri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Self-Care is Important for Loving Others Jesus tells in the Gospels, &quot;Love your neighbor as yourself.&quot; But what if you struggle to love yourself? How can we pour ourselves out for others if we are not first filled up? Today, Fr. Mike challenges us properly order our love for others, namely wiling the good of the other by first willing our own good and setting clear boundaries so that we can love more fully. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Jesus tells in the Gospels, &quot;Love your neighbor as yourself.&quot; But what if you struggle to love yourself? How can we pour ourselves out for others if we are not first filled up? Today, Fr. Mike challenges us properly order our love for others, namely wiling the good of the other by first willing our own good and setting clear boundaries so that we can love more fully. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Self-Care is Important for Loving Others2d93c692-eee3-45be-a012-3a9a0e76e401Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Self-Care is Important for Loving Others Jesus tells in the Gospels, &quot;Love your neighbor as yourself.&quot; But what if you struggle to love yourself? How can we pour ourselves out for others if we are not first filled up? Today, Fr. Mike challenges us properly order our love for others, namely wiling the good of the other by first willing our own good and setting clear boundaries so that we can love more fully. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Jesus tells in the Gospels, &quot;Love your neighbor as yourself.&quot; But what if you struggle to love yourself? How can we pour ourselves out for others if we are not first filled up? Today, Fr. Mike challenges us properly order our love for others, namely wiling the good of the other by first willing our own good and setting clear boundaries so that we can love more fully. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Self-Care is Important for Loving Otherse74a18c4-e59f-447e-9c48-f8bb91bfb29aThu, 23 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNahum 2 – Nineveh to FallNahum 2

Nahum 2

fullNahum 2 – Nineveh to Fall09dd15dd-7680-4dc3-b27f-11b500deebadThu, 23 Jun 2022 12:30:00 +0000534https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorld Leading Therapist: 3 Simple Steps To Remove Your Negative Thoughts: Marisa PeerMarisa Peer is a world-leading therapist who specialises in helping people discover their best self, who doubles as a speaker, therapy trainer, and multiple best-selling author of You Are Enough, Tell Yourself a Better Lie and Ultimate Confidence. Marissa has worked with thousands of people to help them overcome trauma in their lives, sometimes trauma they didn’t even know they had. According to her revolutionary theory, it’s only when people look into their own lives that they can find what’s holding them back in the outside world. So, look within you. With Marissa we can go on a journey to retell and remould the story we tell ourselves about our own lives and our own journey. With persistence and perseverance, we can begin to tell ourselves a better lie. Follow Marisa: Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarisaPeer Marisa’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09PRMSBGV/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marisa Peer is a world-leading therapist who specialises in helping people discover their best self, who doubles as a speaker, therapy trainer, and multiple best-selling author of You Are Enough, Tell Yourself a Better Lie and Ultimate Confidence. Marissa has worked with thousands of people to help them overcome trauma in their lives, sometimes trauma they didn’t even know they had. According to her revolutionary theory, it’s only when people look into their own lives that they can find what’s holding them back in the outside world. So, look within you. With Marissa we can go on a journey to retell and remould the story we tell ourselves about our own lives and our own journey. With persistence and perseverance, we can begin to tell ourselves a better lie. Follow Marisa: Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarisaPeer Marisa’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09PRMSBGV/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWorld Leading Therapist: 3 Simple Steps To Remove Your Negative Thoughts: Marisa Peer9dfed7e6-cbdf-4f71-8b94-8ee0fea1e4f5Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +00004718https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2022) Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2022)3d97cc07-15aa-4d7f-a639-17be768613bcThu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2022) Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2022)7cf18ff9-61fd-4499-9a83-6910cc28e90eThu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2022) Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2022)cdb35bdd-26ff-405f-9065-1b45e0badc3dThu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2022) Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a prophet called to not only witness to God&#39;s words, but to his actions as well. Fr. Mike also touches on hope in times of intense healing, and how essential this virtue is when striving to live a life for Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 5, Hosea 1-3, and Psalm 101. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 174: The Prophet Hosea (2022)d109a43b-f5d2-4c19-8b2e-decdfd6ec51aThu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Catholic Life of a Professional Baseball PlayerToday we are joined by a professional baseball player and Catholic gentleman, Michael Krauza. We cover such topics as setbacks in life, being cut from his high school team twice, devotion to Our Lady, and living for God's will in all that we do. Michael experienced a strong conversion in college and now openly talks to and about Our Lady while on and off the mound. Learn More - https://ilovetexasbaseball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by a professional baseball player and Catholic gentleman, Michael Krauza. We cover such topics as setbacks in life, being cut from his high school team twice, devotion to Our Lady, and living for God's will in all that we do. Michael experienced a strong conversion in college and now openly talks to and about Our Lady while on and off the mound. Learn More - https://ilovetexasbaseball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Catholic Life of a Professional Baseball Player4e9d551c-373a-4dcc-bf93-8a63aeb12a32Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +00003105https://216.73.216.191/allTags#434 Is Speciesism the New Racism? - Logan GagePETA has an ongoing campaign against &#8220;speciesism,&#8221; saying humans have no right to use animals. But is speciesism—even though it sounds like &#8220;racism&#8221; or &#8220;sexism&#8221;—really such a bad thing? Cy Kellett: Is being a speciesist as bad as being a racist? Dr. Logan Gage is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And one of the things that we&#8217;ve been saying for years is, &#8220;In order to defend the Catholic faith more and more, you…

PETA has an ongoing campaign against &#8220;speciesism,&#8221; saying humans have no right to use animals. But is speciesism—even though it sounds like &#8220;racism&#8221; or &#8220;sexism&#8221;—really such a bad thing? Cy Kellett: Is being a speciesist as bad as being a racist? Dr. Logan Gage is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And one of the things that we&#8217;ve been saying for years is, &#8220;In order to defend the Catholic faith more and more, you…

#434 Is Speciesism the New Racism? - Logan Gagefe8088a6-01eb-4e7b-ab4d-ae8f9bfb59a1Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#250A: Words part 1: You can’t Grow Bananas from an AppleseedLuke 6:43-45 Today we begin a short series on words... ya' know, the things that come out of your mouth when you speak. Maybe you’ve never really stopped to think much about them, they just happen so quickly. Our words do matter b/c they have power and are important.. atleast, that’s what the Bible says. In this episode, we will talk about where words come from &amp; listen to Jesus teaching using an example of something the people were familiar with..trees and fruit. Today's episode is brought to you by Abide. For a limited time, get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit https://abide.co/gp/biblestories To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 6:43-45 Today we begin a short series on words... ya' know, the things that come out of your mouth when you speak. Maybe you’ve never really stopped to think much about them, they just happen so quickly. Our words do matter b/c they have power and are important.. atleast, that’s what the Bible says. In this episode, we will talk about where words come from &amp; listen to Jesus teaching using an example of something the people were familiar with..trees and fruit. Today's episode is brought to you by Abide. For a limited time, get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit https://abide.co/gp/biblestories To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#250A: Words part 1: You can’t Grow Bananas from an Appleseed3937df89-d34e-49ab-ad9f-9230bbbfec93Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:00:18 +0000785https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Confidence in God (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 173: Confidence in God (2022)acfc26ae-8476-4544-9089-26a28aaa0920Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Confidence in God (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 173: Confidence in God (2022)5902e92d-0b41-47ac-8439-b6dfb06cec52Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Confidence in God (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 173: Confidence in God (2022)353dcada-e0f8-40a8-afca-0128999f6400Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 173: Confidence in God (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our readings today. While the widow Elisha visits shows us a beautiful example of walking in faith, king Ahaz fails to repent as he falls deeper into sin. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 127. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 173: Confidence in God (2022)11673806-d22a-4c6d-acdd-84a60204e5efWed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2022)44b46767-c59e-4b5f-b52f-b70b8b7b4a98Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2022)ed7cb377-2eb8-47a1-915e-abb7008302e6Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2022)272bffe0-4717-4b3c-9dce-5b57c9183b85Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 172: Uzziah's Pride (2022)80ead9a9-b2a9-479b-9496-19e20db47817Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAnger and the Power of Coaching with Joseph WarrenWe all have things we do that we wish we didn't. Things we're ashamed of. Things we don't want anyone to know about. We're desperate to change, but no matter how hard we try we simply cannot escape! This is where coaching is so different! Different from therapy, just "dealing" with the effects! Different from self-help books, you need a guide! Different from going alone, your coach has your back! Join me in this episode as Joseph Warren, another well established coach, talks about how he works. We start with a discussion about anger, and how men can deal with anger. We quickly move on to the nature of how coaching works, and why it is just so different! Joseph describes the problems in our heads as "rocks." He invites us all to get a coach and blow up these rocks that are not only keeping us from our dreams, but even threatening what we hold dear. You can read more about Joseph at his website: https://www.josephwarren.net/ You can find his podcast at https://www.josephwarren.net/brokencatholic You can get his book for free at https://freepurposebook.com/

We all have things we do that we wish we didn't. Things we're ashamed of. Things we don't want anyone to know about. We're desperate to change, but no matter how hard we try we simply cannot escape! This is where coaching is so different! Different from therapy, just "dealing" with the effects! Different from self-help books, you need a guide! Different from going alone, your coach has your back! Join me in this episode as Joseph Warren, another well established coach, talks about how he works. We start with a discussion about anger, and how men can deal with anger. We quickly move on to the nature of how coaching works, and why it is just so different! Joseph describes the problems in our heads as "rocks." He invites us all to get a coach and blow up these rocks that are not only keeping us from our dreams, but even threatening what we hold dear. You can read more about Joseph at his website: https://www.josephwarren.net/ You can find his podcast at https://www.josephwarren.net/brokencatholic You can get his book for free at https://freepurposebook.com/

fullAnger and the Power of Coaching with Joseph Warren9f4020a2-9b81-4083-8f65-3be9fa9b086cMon, 20 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/19/22 Corpus Christi Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This is everything. The Body and Blood of Christ is one of the most underappreciated gifts God has ever given. In the Scriptures, God gives us His Word. In the Sacraments, God gives us His work. But in the Eucharist, God gives us Himself. Mass Readings from June 19, 2022: Genesis 14:18-20 Psalms 110:1-41 Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 9:11-17

Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This is everything. The Body and Blood of Christ is one of the most underappreciated gifts God has ever given. In the Scriptures, God gives us His Word. In the Sacraments, God gives us His work. But in the Eucharist, God gives us Himself. Mass Readings from June 19, 2022: Genesis 14:18-20 Psalms 110:1-41 Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 9:11-17

full06/19/22 Corpus Christi355dfb74-0999-4e7a-8c5d-ab144b77f067Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/19/22 Corpus Christi Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This is everything. The Body and Blood of Christ is one of the most underappreciated gifts God has ever given. In the Scriptures, God gives us His Word. In the Sacraments, God gives us His work. But in the Eucharist, God gives us Himself. Mass Readings from June 19, 2022: Genesis 14:18-20 Psalms 110:1-41 Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 9:11-17

Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This is everything. The Body and Blood of Christ is one of the most underappreciated gifts God has ever given. In the Scriptures, God gives us His Word. In the Sacraments, God gives us His work. But in the Eucharist, God gives us Himself. Mass Readings from June 19, 2022: Genesis 14:18-20 Psalms 110:1-41 Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 9:11-17

full06/19/22 Corpus Christi71ccd314-3ac3-436e-a0f4-faf5f7c71229Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/19/22 Corpus Christi Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This is everything. The Body and Blood of Christ is one of the most underappreciated gifts God has ever given. In the Scriptures, God gives us His Word. In the Sacraments, God gives us His work. But in the Eucharist, God gives us Himself. Mass Readings from June 19, 2022: Genesis 14:18-20 Psalms 110:1-41 Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 9:11-17

Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This is everything. The Body and Blood of Christ is one of the most underappreciated gifts God has ever given. In the Scriptures, God gives us His Word. In the Sacraments, God gives us His work. But in the Eucharist, God gives us Himself. Mass Readings from June 19, 2022: Genesis 14:18-20 Psalms 110:1-41 Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 9:11-17

full06/19/22 Corpus Christic0dcba00-8d3d-4469-b3d4-774cf28ae2eeMon, 20 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow I Raised $700 Million: Charity: Water FounderScott Harrison is the founder and CEO of Charity: Water, one of the most innovative non-profit organisations in the world. Bringing the Netflix model to the charity sector, Scott has built a positive community around trying to bring drinking water to the 700 million people who don’t have access to it. For this episode, we’ve partnered with Charity: Water to ensure that all of the proceeds we receive from it will go towards providing drinking water to the people who need it the most. The story of how Scott came to lead a global movement in water provision is unlike any other. A former nightclub promoter and owner, he was a user of every type of drug under the sun before he cleaned up his act and started again. Because when he asked himself what was most important, it wasn’t his own pleasure, but helping other people. To help Scott in his mission, we are donating 100% of the advertising revenue from this episode to help people access clean water. If you’d like to donate also, click here: charitywater.org/thediaryofaceo Follow Scott: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottharrison Twitter - https://twitter.com/scottharrison Scott’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thirst-Story-Redemption-Compassion-Mission/dp/1524762865/  Charity: Water - https://www.charitywater.org/uk Mentioned books -  The Pursuit of God - Tozer, A. W https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pursuit-God-W-Tozer/dp/1940177103 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Harrison is the founder and CEO of Charity: Water, one of the most innovative non-profit organisations in the world. Bringing the Netflix model to the charity sector, Scott has built a positive community around trying to bring drinking water to the 700 million people who don’t have access to it. For this episode, we’ve partnered with Charity: Water to ensure that all of the proceeds we receive from it will go towards providing drinking water to the people who need it the most. The story of how Scott came to lead a global movement in water provision is unlike any other. A former nightclub promoter and owner, he was a user of every type of drug under the sun before he cleaned up his act and started again. Because when he asked himself what was most important, it wasn’t his own pleasure, but helping other people. To help Scott in his mission, we are donating 100% of the advertising revenue from this episode to help people access clean water. If you’d like to donate also, click here: charitywater.org/thediaryofaceo Follow Scott: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottharrison Twitter - https://twitter.com/scottharrison Scott’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thirst-Story-Redemption-Compassion-Mission/dp/1524762865/  Charity: Water - https://www.charitywater.org/uk Mentioned books -  The Pursuit of God - Tozer, A. W https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pursuit-God-W-Tozer/dp/1940177103 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow I Raised $700 Million: Charity: Water Foundera0247f8b-cf53-46b4-9032-14f5f9ce81e0Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +00004631https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2022)23b2889e-3d59-4b8b-b0b9-24e6f8f19dc2Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2022)96d2aa32-0641-480e-b6de-0bc430236971Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2022)c90f59a7-6a51-46f5-9205-c560c90e3694Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 70. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 171: Elijah and Elisha (2022)007361ca-ffe2-44ab-9a10-5ddf173a9e73Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2022) Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2022)38212eed-a724-45c2-b782-3f267bac2ed0Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2022) Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2022)d6418831-ecc8-41e8-b73c-6655c117115fSun, 19 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2022) Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2022)9defe887-d1ab-465b-ad08-0b2394441282Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2022) Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks at Joash&#39;s downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how important it is to have good mentors in our lives who keep us grounded in the faith. Fr. Mike also emphasizes the significance of Psalm 69 and how to properly interpret it. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 69. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 170: Joash's Downfall (2022)e69a97e5-16ef-4e93-90a2-978b25060c19Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2022) Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2022)adf37818-d608-4e21-8c94-52fff134ae5eSat, 18 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2022) Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2022)7dbd5fc4-6ce4-47d5-b5aa-267ad3c05021Sat, 18 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2022) Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2022)4cadfd16-81e7-4d02-bca4-8ba9cc97cbbdSat, 18 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2022) Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah&#39;s death, Jehoiada&#39;s covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was pivotal for the restoration of the Temple. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 23, and Song of Solomon 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 169: Joash Is Crowned (2022)c9058db2-e89a-4d93-8cfb-ca914b727718Sat, 18 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThank you for your Prayers; update episodeThis is not our typical episode. I realized I have not updated how my 5yr old son has been doing. I know so many of you have helped join me in prayer and for that, I am beyond grateful. I wanted to say thank you &amp; give a short update. Though there have been hard times, &nbsp;God has provided so much for us; whether that's resources, some good medical news, or how He has grown us. I would love to share all of this in detail but I know it may be inappropriate for some children to hear and I want to be sensitive to that. &nbsp;Thank you for your prayers!!!!!&nbsp; See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is not our typical episode. I realized I have not updated how my 5yr old son has been doing. I know so many of you have helped join me in prayer and for that, I am beyond grateful. I wanted to say thank you &amp; give a short update. Though there have been hard times, &nbsp;God has provided so much for us; whether that's resources, some good medical news, or how He has grown us. I would love to share all of this in detail but I know it may be inappropriate for some children to hear and I want to be sensitive to that. &nbsp;Thank you for your prayers!!!!!&nbsp; See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullThank you for your Prayers; update episode4f211a8f-cbfa-4e7b-9607-d7c1f16dcc26Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:00:43 +0000147https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 62 - Mens Mental Health Isn't Talked About Enough, Here’s Why: Roman KempIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. With it being Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, I felt it was important in this week’s moment to focus on the importance of checking in with this prevalent topic in our current society. Roman Kemp tells us about the time he nearly lost his life, and how he was saved by a simple phone call from his mother checking up on him. Suffering from depression since he was a teenager, Roman has sometimes had trouble finding balance in his life. Thankfully, no one knew the ins and outs of his struggle like his mother. When she phoned him up asking how he was doing, he gave her an answer she was not expecting. She would never have imagined having to receive something like this from her son. Simple check ups with our friends and loved ones can have much more impact than we ever anticipate. Likewise, being open about our feelings can help to change them if they’ve gone down a bad path. I hope this moment from our conversation will help you to open up with your friends, and make this something normal to talk about. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/ogPdfQtzUqb Roman - https://www.instagram.com/romankemp/?hl=en https://twitter.com/romankemp?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. With it being Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, I felt it was important in this week’s moment to focus on the importance of checking in with this prevalent topic in our current society. Roman Kemp tells us about the time he nearly lost his life, and how he was saved by a simple phone call from his mother checking up on him. Suffering from depression since he was a teenager, Roman has sometimes had trouble finding balance in his life. Thankfully, no one knew the ins and outs of his struggle like his mother. When she phoned him up asking how he was doing, he gave her an answer she was not expecting. She would never have imagined having to receive something like this from her son. Simple check ups with our friends and loved ones can have much more impact than we ever anticipate. Likewise, being open about our feelings can help to change them if they’ve gone down a bad path. I hope this moment from our conversation will help you to open up with your friends, and make this something normal to talk about. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/ogPdfQtzUqb Roman - https://www.instagram.com/romankemp/?hl=en https://twitter.com/romankemp?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 62 - Mens Mental Health Isn't Talked About Enough, Here’s Why: Roman Kemp62436b46-8130-44b1-a1df-a441f063a0beFri, 17 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000630https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: Wicked Kings (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 168: Wicked Kings (2022)c2d006d4-1815-4557-8c1a-07a68096f48bFri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: Wicked Kings (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 168: Wicked Kings (2022)54bfe136-86be-4578-bca7-1cde6da2d4bdFri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: Wicked Kings (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 168: Wicked Kings (2022)8e957546-392d-44d4-9706-6cecd8058252Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 168: Wicked Kings (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the wickedness and unfaithfulness of king Ahab, king Jehoram and king Azaiah. We learn that their selfish and disobedient actions have severe consequences. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 21-22, and Song of Solomon 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 168: Wicked Kings (2022)879f94a6-5c1a-49d9-bdf1-0672781c5a9cFri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow the Eucharist Changed My Life Why do less than 30% of Catholics believe in the Real Presence? It seems like many have forgotten that Jesus gave his flesh for the life of the world. Today, Fr. Mike reminds us of the gift of the Eucharist and shares the way it transformed his own life. It is the heart of our faith, our spiritual nourishment, the bread that we live for, and the teaching worth dying for.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why do less than 30% of Catholics believe in the Real Presence? It seems like many have forgotten that Jesus gave his flesh for the life of the world. Today, Fr. Mike reminds us of the gift of the Eucharist and shares the way it transformed his own life. It is the heart of our faith, our spiritual nourishment, the bread that we live for, and the teaching worth dying for.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow the Eucharist Changed My Life9ffbb40d-f7f3-48c4-be64-7de8351fc367Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow the Eucharist Changed My Life Why do less than 30% of Catholics believe in the Real Presence? It seems like many have forgotten that Jesus gave his flesh for the life of the world. Today, Fr. Mike reminds us of the gift of the Eucharist and shares the way it transformed his own life. It is the heart of our faith, our spiritual nourishment, the bread that we live for, and the teaching worth dying for.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why do less than 30% of Catholics believe in the Real Presence? It seems like many have forgotten that Jesus gave his flesh for the life of the world. Today, Fr. Mike reminds us of the gift of the Eucharist and shares the way it transformed his own life. It is the heart of our faith, our spiritual nourishment, the bread that we live for, and the teaching worth dying for.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow the Eucharist Changed My Life24b4a407-38e8-4c01-8759-67cb8f264d7dThu, 16 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNahum 1 – The Lord’s Anger Against NinevehNahum 1

Nahum 1

fullNahum 1 – The Lord’s Anger Against Nineveh01d13904-5754-4de3-a060-59e1360a49aeThu, 16 Jun 2022 12:30:00 +0000577https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExample: The Dark Side Of Money & Fame Example is a music artist, producer, writer and rapper who has been leading the way in the music industry for the last 16 years. A trailblazer and an innovator, Example started out as a rapper before moving over into dance, lighting up Glastonbury, Isle of Wight and Global Gathering among many, many other festivals. After only being able to harness his traumas in order to be successful, he quit his hard-partying rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle and found happiness and balance in his life, and found a way to be happy in his music too. One of the most popular live performers in the world, Example’s was one of the first shows post-COVID to completely sell out. His new album We May Grow Old But We Never Grow Up is out on the 17th June. Follow Example: Twitter - https://twitter.com/Example Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/example Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Example is a music artist, producer, writer and rapper who has been leading the way in the music industry for the last 16 years. A trailblazer and an innovator, Example started out as a rapper before moving over into dance, lighting up Glastonbury, Isle of Wight and Global Gathering among many, many other festivals. After only being able to harness his traumas in order to be successful, he quit his hard-partying rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle and found happiness and balance in his life, and found a way to be happy in his music too. One of the most popular live performers in the world, Example’s was one of the first shows post-COVID to completely sell out. His new album We May Grow Old But We Never Grow Up is out on the 17th June. Follow Example: Twitter - https://twitter.com/Example Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/example Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullExample: The Dark Side Of Money & Fame 23be3645-238b-42c3-8bd1-daa569d85dd2Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +00004485https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: Viaticum (2022) Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 167: Viaticum (2022)c417d84b-0369-45e1-b2a5-8ea381522478Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: Viaticum (2022) Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 167: Viaticum (2022)02676da6-01bf-446c-9e45-ecc2ebf8a0bfThu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: Viaticum (2022) Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 167: Viaticum (2022)bff0281b-137a-4bb1-829b-4ad239b02a62Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 167: Viaticum (2022) Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Elijah&#39;s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to &quot;arise and eat&quot; to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 167: Viaticum (2022)9b43e9dc-363f-457d-aa74-0a8081ad1551Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Catholic Man Rejects ConsumptionToday we discuss how the Catholic man must live simply. It is by rejecting consumerism and by turning away from more stuff that we open ourselves up to actually serve God's will in our lives. Our earthly possessions call to us, what conversations are we allowing them to have with us? We go into statistics, social examples, and truths about how living simply is necessary for our service to God and others. The Scarcity Principle is Manipulating Us Custody of the Mind Total Abandonment to God -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we discuss how the Catholic man must live simply. It is by rejecting consumerism and by turning away from more stuff that we open ourselves up to actually serve God's will in our lives. Our earthly possessions call to us, what conversations are we allowing them to have with us? We go into statistics, social examples, and truths about how living simply is necessary for our service to God and others. The Scarcity Principle is Manipulating Us Custody of the Mind Total Abandonment to God -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Catholic Man Rejects Consumptionb5a0a1e9-c0f8-4efe-ae84-47d84e781917Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:30:00 +00002928https://216.73.216.191/allTags#433 Can I Know Anything For Sure? - Pat FlynnApologist Pat Flynn, from the Philosophy for the People podcast, gets down to basics with us to defend the idea that we can, indeed, know things with certainty. This defense of knowledge helps when we are confronted with the argument that no one really knows anything for sure. Cy Kellett: How can we even know anything? Pat Flynn is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and Pat Flynn is here with us today to help us settle something that is very unsettled and it …

Apologist Pat Flynn, from the Philosophy for the People podcast, gets down to basics with us to defend the idea that we can, indeed, know things with certainty. This defense of knowledge helps when we are confronted with the argument that no one really knows anything for sure. Cy Kellett: How can we even know anything? Pat Flynn is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and Pat Flynn is here with us today to help us settle something that is very unsettled and it …

#433 Can I Know Anything For Sure? - Pat Flynnb6b8a05a-bd4e-42c6-bb6b-7c8234c82acfWed, 15 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#249A: Money part 3: The LOVE of MoneyMatthew 6:19-21 &amp; 1 Timothy: 6-10,17-19 You will hear this episode start out just like last weeks however, keep listening because we are adding in different scriptures and discussing a new application. We will hear God's warning about money but also His promises. The kids will understand that money itself isn't bad, it's the LOVE of money that gets us into trouble. We apply this on a very practical level as well as discuss what the Bible says about storing up treasures in heaven.&nbsp; I hope you enjoy it! Thank you for sharing the Bible with your kids! To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com Today's episode is brought to you by Abide. For a limited time, get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit https://abide.co/gp/biblestoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 6:19-21 &amp; 1 Timothy: 6-10,17-19 You will hear this episode start out just like last weeks however, keep listening because we are adding in different scriptures and discussing a new application. We will hear God's warning about money but also His promises. The kids will understand that money itself isn't bad, it's the LOVE of money that gets us into trouble. We apply this on a very practical level as well as discuss what the Bible says about storing up treasures in heaven.&nbsp; I hope you enjoy it! Thank you for sharing the Bible with your kids! To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com Today's episode is brought to you by Abide. For a limited time, get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit https://abide.co/gp/biblestoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#249A: Money part 3: The LOVE of Money59418f3d-2213-41bf-abaf-dae64ae1f10aWed, 15 Jun 2022 10:00:49 +0000679https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Responding in Faith (2022) Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 166: Responding in Faith (2022)2770b84b-87af-46da-83df-abf05e85dfa0Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Responding in Faith (2022) Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 166: Responding in Faith (2022)ef6ec28d-cc24-4f0f-a616-d1f2481b8d21Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Responding in Faith (2022) Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 166: Responding in Faith (2022)30e55286-6cd7-4648-8e9d-044f3c624573Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 166: Responding in Faith (2022) Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 166: Responding in Faith (2022)c935918b-1ac0-476c-8142-f4854bf700d2Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2022) Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2022)f1d3434c-0a08-4580-a6cb-e69fce59d95dTue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2022) Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2022)767dedfd-c89d-4120-aedb-6cd6d6ad83d6Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2022) Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2022)3383d9c0-f71d-4bea-86d1-5acc42051efbTue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2022) Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike connects today&#39;s reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul&#39;s Theology of the Body. He also points out how helpful it is to track the timelines of the kings of Israel and Judah as we read from Kings and Chronicles simultaneously. The readings are 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chronicles 16-17, and Song of Solomon 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2022)3b11a597-54cc-4b6e-8971-8795f39352f4Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/12/22 We Need Each Other Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. It is not good for the person to be alone. The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity reminds us of the innermost secret of God: He is Love. It also reveals the innermost secret of humans made in God's image and likeness: we are made for love. Mass Readings from June 12, 2022: Proverbs 8:22-31 Psalms 8:4-9Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15

Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. It is not good for the person to be alone. The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity reminds us of the innermost secret of God: He is Love. It also reveals the innermost secret of humans made in God's image and likeness: we are made for love. Mass Readings from June 12, 2022: Proverbs 8:22-31 Psalms 8:4-9Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15

full06/12/22 We Need Each Other8f8b4611-40cb-44fa-af88-4de2fee48ba3Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/12/22 We Need Each Other Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. It is not good for the person to be alone. The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity reminds us of the innermost secret of God: He is Love. It also reveals the innermost secret of humans made in God's image and likeness: we are made for love. Mass Readings from June 12, 2022: Proverbs 8:22-31 Psalms 8:4-9Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15

Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. It is not good for the person to be alone. The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity reminds us of the innermost secret of God: He is Love. It also reveals the innermost secret of humans made in God's image and likeness: we are made for love. Mass Readings from June 12, 2022: Proverbs 8:22-31 Psalms 8:4-9Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15

full06/12/22 We Need Each Othere3be84ab-19e1-4ac5-9fec-ed78a57a1b2eMon, 13 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/12/22 We Need Each Other Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. It is not good for the person to be alone. The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity reminds us of the innermost secret of God: He is Love. It also reveals the innermost secret of humans made in God's image and likeness: we are made for love. Mass Readings from June 12, 2022: Proverbs 8:22-31 Psalms 8:4-9Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15

Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. It is not good for the person to be alone. The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity reminds us of the innermost secret of God: He is Love. It also reveals the innermost secret of humans made in God's image and likeness: we are made for love. Mass Readings from June 12, 2022: Proverbs 8:22-31 Psalms 8:4-9Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15

full06/12/22 We Need Each Other64a249ff-f6d0-4b45-994e-88084b1b845fMon, 13 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDermalogica Founder: Building A Billion Dollar Business While Looking After Your Mental Health Jane Wurwand is the co-founder of Dermalogica, which revolutionised skincare for millions of people worldwide. One of the first skincare brands when it launched in the 1980s, Jane got people to care about something they didn’t realise was important. Today she finally tells her incredible story in this conversation and in her new book, Skin in the Game. Jane’s story to self-independence begins when she was in a toxic relationship with a controlling boyfriend, in a strange country she knew little about. She describes feeling the physical hand of her late father on her shoulder guiding her where to go next. She picked herself up, and with a new partner used her new business as a fresh chapter in her life. Then, her industry was just one clinic in Los Angeles. Now, it’s a chain worth billions. Jane lit the touchpaper on a revolution, and in finding her own confidence, Jane helped millions of others find theirs too. Follow Jane: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/janewurwand Jane’s book - https://bit.ly/3KfGpqt Dermalogica - https://bit.ly/3uWKitZ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jane Wurwand is the co-founder of Dermalogica, which revolutionised skincare for millions of people worldwide. One of the first skincare brands when it launched in the 1980s, Jane got people to care about something they didn’t realise was important. Today she finally tells her incredible story in this conversation and in her new book, Skin in the Game. Jane’s story to self-independence begins when she was in a toxic relationship with a controlling boyfriend, in a strange country she knew little about. She describes feeling the physical hand of her late father on her shoulder guiding her where to go next. She picked herself up, and with a new partner used her new business as a fresh chapter in her life. Then, her industry was just one clinic in Los Angeles. Now, it’s a chain worth billions. Jane lit the touchpaper on a revolution, and in finding her own confidence, Jane helped millions of others find theirs too. Follow Jane: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/janewurwand Jane’s book - https://bit.ly/3KfGpqt Dermalogica - https://bit.ly/3uWKitZ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDermalogica Founder: Building A Billion Dollar Business While Looking After Your Mental Health a4b90528-12f9-4284-b507-ec595a06d63bMon, 13 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +00005142https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2022) Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2022)279d2bc4-6853-4195-af21-f1e8cc6cec07Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2022) Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2022)cd1513fe-e58d-4c14-b5ca-d508078f9dfeMon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2022) Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2022)b5ee6a01-e91d-42e6-a8e5-074bdb0310a6Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2022) Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to the kings who tore them down. He encourages us to tear down the idols we&#39;ve built up in our own lives by trusting God with our first fruits. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 14, 2 Chronicles 14-15, and Song of Solomon 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 164: Tearing Down Idols (2022)f4f5375c-7151-4a21-bdb2-a7556f539e6bMon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Faith Over Success (2022) Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 163: Faith Over Success (2022)e47d4ff6-2461-4145-b619-feca40da495eSun, 12 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Faith Over Success (2022) Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 163: Faith Over Success (2022)5987cc53-158c-45ea-8603-f89be9246653Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Faith Over Success (2022) Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 163: Faith Over Success (2022)f9d92262-4dad-417c-986e-68ce0fc938e8Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 163: Faith Over Success (2022) Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the last acts of King Rehobo&#39;am and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains how we can see the importance of faith over success through the mistakes of Israel&#39;s leaders. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 13, 2 Chronicles 12-13, and Song of Solomon 2. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 163: Faith Over Success (2022)643a2f57-5e3a-466d-b6cf-f59f034d4b07Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2022) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2022)0e2d9962-d916-4062-967e-7b1dd6df785fSat, 11 Jun 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2022) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2022)7aca41f8-8e3d-4f91-8d27-4c575baebcc6Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2022) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2022)d625c0c3-6600-45b3-bb29-a701fc70ba4dSat, 11 Jun 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2022) Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it&#39;s better to seek counsel from those who don&#39;t necessarily always agree with us, using the experience of Rehobo′am as an example. He also touches on the failed leadership of Jerobo′am as he leads his people into false places of worship and idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 12, 2 Chronicles 10-11, and Song of Solomon 1. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2022)f04c49ae-6270-4d84-b0f9-f761d0bcd9e8Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022a1c501a5-aa1a-41bb-b6bb-da8a36f25ecbSat, 11 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 20226779d88c-d2b3-4657-adfa-535b64ff889dSat, 11 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 20226f08e9db-44a9-4f36-8a98-4705604a2efdSat, 11 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical information needed to understand the rest of our biblical readings. They talk about Solomon&#39;s alliances with foreign nations, the growth of a civil war, and the incredible significance of 1 Kings 12:16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022fee584eb-0ebe-4f2b-b172-d18e91b2e271Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 61 - How To Handle ANY Rejection: Dr. Julie SmithIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment episode, Dr. Julie Smith offers a different way of trying to get to know your own instincts to stop bad habits in their tracks. Through the techniques she offers in this conversation, people can get through a breakup or a rough patch at work without it knocking them back. As she’ll explain, the trick is always to look for patterns in your own behaviour, and the story you tell yourself about your own behaviour, and your own past. Because it’s only when setbacks affect the narrative you tell you about yourself that they can become a trauma. Control the narrative, and your ability to direct the course of your own life comes easily. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/Sew3KrnPIqb Dr Julie - https://www.instagram.com/drjulie/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliesmith?lang=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment episode, Dr. Julie Smith offers a different way of trying to get to know your own instincts to stop bad habits in their tracks. Through the techniques she offers in this conversation, people can get through a breakup or a rough patch at work without it knocking them back. As she’ll explain, the trick is always to look for patterns in your own behaviour, and the story you tell yourself about your own behaviour, and your own past. Because it’s only when setbacks affect the narrative you tell you about yourself that they can become a trauma. Control the narrative, and your ability to direct the course of your own life comes easily. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/Sew3KrnPIqb Dr Julie - https://www.instagram.com/drjulie/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliesmith?lang=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 61 - How To Handle ANY Rejection: Dr. Julie Smith787d56e9-054f-4821-9ba7-deb5f1e47e40Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000613https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2022) Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2022)5b1d546f-98ec-4fe8-8383-893b8c2c0af4Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2022) Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2022)cf5734f6-0e00-4217-88e8-13f57811b702Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2022) Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2022)1073e2f3-452d-4c10-b0e2-b2ee0bed4359Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2022) Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also encourages us to reflect on the redemption of our own sins every time we see a crucifix and to return that same sacrificial love to God every day. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 15-16 and Psalm 22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2022)087c0203-343c-4f56-b9d2-46b79b2f1ef5Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs Judas in Hell? Is Judas in Hell? The overwhelming consensus over time is that he must be. But has the Church proclaimed that he definitely is? Surprisingly... no. Why? Jesus teaches us that, while we can evaluate “a tree by its fruits,” it is left to God alone to make a final judgement upon someone’s heart and determine their destination. Everyone has the grace and the opportunity to say “yes” to God. The sobering flipside to this reality is that hell is real—and it’s not something that only really, really bad people choose. “Wide is the road that leads to destruction.” Today, Fr. Mike invites us to ponder our final destination, and whether or not we are truly doing God’s will.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Is Judas in Hell? The overwhelming consensus over time is that he must be. But has the Church proclaimed that he definitely is? Surprisingly... no. Why? Jesus teaches us that, while we can evaluate “a tree by its fruits,” it is left to God alone to make a final judgement upon someone’s heart and determine their destination. Everyone has the grace and the opportunity to say “yes” to God. The sobering flipside to this reality is that hell is real—and it’s not something that only really, really bad people choose. “Wide is the road that leads to destruction.” Today, Fr. Mike invites us to ponder our final destination, and whether or not we are truly doing God’s will.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs Judas in Hell?c7da6dab-138d-4433-8007-29768174f77aThu, 09 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs Judas in Hell? Is Judas in Hell? The overwhelming consensus over time is that he must be. But has the Church proclaimed that he definitely is? Surprisingly... no. Why? Jesus teaches us that, while we can evaluate “a tree by its fruits,” it is left to God alone to make a final judgement upon someone’s heart and determine their destination. Everyone has the grace and the opportunity to say “yes” to God. The sobering flipside to this reality is that hell is real—and it’s not something that only really, really bad people choose. “Wide is the road that leads to destruction.” Today, Fr. Mike invites us to ponder our final destination, and whether or not we are truly doing God’s will.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Is Judas in Hell? The overwhelming consensus over time is that he must be. But has the Church proclaimed that he definitely is? Surprisingly... no. Why? Jesus teaches us that, while we can evaluate “a tree by its fruits,” it is left to God alone to make a final judgement upon someone’s heart and determine their destination. Everyone has the grace and the opportunity to say “yes” to God. The sobering flipside to this reality is that hell is real—and it’s not something that only really, really bad people choose. “Wide is the road that leads to destruction.” Today, Fr. Mike invites us to ponder our final destination, and whether or not we are truly doing God’s will.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs Judas in Hell?724e18b7-d1af-4bc1-831a-562aea8fdd1cThu, 09 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMicah 7 – Israel’s MiseryMicah 7

Micah 7

fullMicah 7 – Israel’s Misery9912ffa1-11e1-4e6a-8eef-63ae6f4c7554Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:30:00 +0000664https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Marketing Genius Behind Nike: Greg HoffmanGreg Hoffman is the former Chief Marketing Officer at Nike, and the author of Emotion By Design, a book about how to find emotional ways to tell business stories and connect your ideas through creative storytelling. Joining Nike when he was just in his early 20s, to becoming one of the most senior people of colour in corporate America, his life story is like no other. Here he tells us not just how to find new ways to get your story across, but delves into his own story as he tells us how he met his real family for the first time only a couple of years ago, and how that felt for him. Greg is an entirely new voice on how to be a caring leader and deal with the stresses of high-level executive roles. Because when it’s your job to find ways to connect ideas with other people, you first have to connect those ideas to yourself. Follow Greg: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ghoff70 Greg’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emotion-Design-Creative-Leadership-Lifetime/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Hoffman is the former Chief Marketing Officer at Nike, and the author of Emotion By Design, a book about how to find emotional ways to tell business stories and connect your ideas through creative storytelling. Joining Nike when he was just in his early 20s, to becoming one of the most senior people of colour in corporate America, his life story is like no other. Here he tells us not just how to find new ways to get your story across, but delves into his own story as he tells us how he met his real family for the first time only a couple of years ago, and how that felt for him. Greg is an entirely new voice on how to be a caring leader and deal with the stresses of high-level executive roles. Because when it’s your job to find ways to connect ideas with other people, you first have to connect those ideas to yourself. Follow Greg: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ghoff70 Greg’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emotion-Design-Creative-Leadership-Lifetime/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Marketing Genius Behind Nike: Greg Hoffman222421d8-88ed-4049-a368-ff5b4ecee081Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +00004865https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2022) Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2022)635f58d7-f8f6-446b-bbba-f739545d18dcThu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2022) Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2022)6e68c637-41e6-4aef-b5c4-d5538a64bfc7Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2022) Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2022)9b935cde-406a-4337-b9f1-bc0ef7748dc0Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2022) Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus&#39; warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end of Mark&#39;s Gospel. He also touches on how Jesus&#39; behavior in the Garden of Gethsemane should serve as an example to us, and explains why Judas&#39; betrayal was so heartbreaking. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 13-14 and Psalm 68. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 160: Jesus Warns the People (2022)3c745ac1-1204-4d83-9cfa-41a5cf4dd488Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7 Strategies to Overcome any Obstacle in Life (w/Jonathan Doyle)Today we discuss how to be resilient in life as well as key ways to overcome laziness and acedia. Renowned motivational speaker, Jonathan Doyle, from Australia, joins us to talk about his life as a peak performance athlete and motivational life coach, as well as how to avoid letting sloth, laziness, or suffering ruin our lives. Learn how to overcome your weaknesses and be a powerful witness to the world. We go through panic attacks, abusive fathers, rejection from others in life, and how God brings remarkable good out of our sufferings. Learn more about Jonathan and Get His Free Book https://jonathandoyle.co https://www.onecatholicteacher.com Youtube Platforms https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9auVexLuGvTyIZ-jpNLtRA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpCYnW4yVdd93N1OTbsxgyw -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we discuss how to be resilient in life as well as key ways to overcome laziness and acedia. Renowned motivational speaker, Jonathan Doyle, from Australia, joins us to talk about his life as a peak performance athlete and motivational life coach, as well as how to avoid letting sloth, laziness, or suffering ruin our lives. Learn how to overcome your weaknesses and be a powerful witness to the world. We go through panic attacks, abusive fathers, rejection from others in life, and how God brings remarkable good out of our sufferings. Learn more about Jonathan and Get His Free Book https://jonathandoyle.co https://www.onecatholicteacher.com Youtube Platforms https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9auVexLuGvTyIZ-jpNLtRA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpCYnW4yVdd93N1OTbsxgyw -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full7 Strategies to Overcome any Obstacle in Life (w/Jonathan Doyle)917e0a7e-de00-4c10-ba73-e09ee548699cWed, 08 Jun 2022 20:30:00 +00003896https://216.73.216.191/allTags#432 Is Pentecost the Birthday of the Church? - Fr. Hezekias CarnazzoIt&#8217;s common to hear the feast of Pentecost referred to as the birthday of the Church because it marks the day when the Apostolic Church received the Holy Spirit in a definitive and powerful way. But is this the same as birth, or is something else happening at Pentecost? Father Hezekias Carnazzo, founder of the Institute for Catholic Culture, is our guest. Cy Kellett: When exactly was the church born? Father Hezekias Carnazzo is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, at l…

It&#8217;s common to hear the feast of Pentecost referred to as the birthday of the Church because it marks the day when the Apostolic Church received the Holy Spirit in a definitive and powerful way. But is this the same as birth, or is something else happening at Pentecost? Father Hezekias Carnazzo, founder of the Institute for Catholic Culture, is our guest. Cy Kellett: When exactly was the church born? Father Hezekias Carnazzo is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, at l…

#432 Is Pentecost the Birthday of the Church? - Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo022f0dbf-fe21-44fe-9515-c4ec6781f455Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#248A: Money Part 2: Life is Not Made up of how many Toys you HaveMatthew 6:19-21, 24 &amp; Luke 12:13-15 &nbsp;In today's story we hear Jesus teach "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” We discuss what greed actually is and share an example from my childhood that the kids can relate to. We must be on our guard as Jesus says, because often the world we live in tells us the opposite. It says your life is cool, amazing, and valuable IF you buy this thing or that thing. It is not wrong to want things.. we simply must be cautious that we don't become greedy with our wants. God wants us to trust that He will give us all we really need. He gives us reasons to trust him AND explains why his ways are best which will be discussed on the next episode.&nbsp; Today's episode is brought to you by Abide. For a limited time, get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit https://abide.co/gp/biblestories &nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks for sowing these seeds of faith into your children's lives as you listen to Kids Bible Stories Podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 6:19-21, 24 &amp; Luke 12:13-15 &nbsp;In today's story we hear Jesus teach "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” We discuss what greed actually is and share an example from my childhood that the kids can relate to. We must be on our guard as Jesus says, because often the world we live in tells us the opposite. It says your life is cool, amazing, and valuable IF you buy this thing or that thing. It is not wrong to want things.. we simply must be cautious that we don't become greedy with our wants. God wants us to trust that He will give us all we really need. He gives us reasons to trust him AND explains why his ways are best which will be discussed on the next episode.&nbsp; Today's episode is brought to you by Abide. For a limited time, get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit https://abide.co/gp/biblestories &nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks for sowing these seeds of faith into your children's lives as you listen to Kids Bible Stories Podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#248A: Money Part 2: Life is Not Made up of how many Toys you Have8fb17661-ad2c-448e-be8c-f178dbb16781Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:00:03 +0000832https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2022) As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2022)585d994b-d1f3-444a-b241-4a17c1886a1bWed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2022) As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2022)64bf977d-aff7-4b8b-96af-b4732a7ab3d5Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2022) As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2022)ea3cc11a-73e1-4fe4-876e-27ecbc808395Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2022) As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Jesus&#39; entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus&#39; interactions with his disciples and the sadducees, and his reaction to the widow&#39;s offering. We learn that a life rooted in Jesus, is a life that bears good fruit. Today we read Mark 11-12 and Psalm 67. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 159: Bearing Fruit (2022)d2288ed3-cb35-4ffd-b1b7-30528f6cf62aWed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2022)930d44f4-6fbe-4d26-b065-c1438cb724efTue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2022)6c62e908-9003-4654-8510-c4c12cbcfd3eTue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2022)4c4c8813-5133-4030-8366-768746b0be16Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus&#39; teachings on temptations, divorce, and wealth. Jesus&#39; teachings can be challenging, but following him is the path to true holiness. Today we read Mark 9-10 and Psalm 29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 158: The Reality of Sin (2022)e380fae4-d031-4312-9de8-180c8bafc873Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/05/22 Given For Some Benefit Homily from Pentecost Sunday. The greatest gift is to make yourself available. The Holy Spirit, poured out on the apostles (and the entire Church) at Pentecost would have gone to waste without the most important reality: the disciples made themselves available to be used by God for the service of the people around them. Mass Readings from June 5, 2022: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. The greatest gift is to make yourself available. The Holy Spirit, poured out on the apostles (and the entire Church) at Pentecost would have gone to waste without the most important reality: the disciples made themselves available to be used by God for the service of the people around them. Mass Readings from June 5, 2022: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full06/05/22 Given For Some Benefitc5a2a11f-f073-4fc5-a16a-654981e5084aMon, 06 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/05/22 Given For Some Benefit Homily from Pentecost Sunday. The greatest gift is to make yourself available. The Holy Spirit, poured out on the apostles (and the entire Church) at Pentecost would have gone to waste without the most important reality: the disciples made themselves available to be used by God for the service of the people around them. Mass Readings from June 5, 2022: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. The greatest gift is to make yourself available. The Holy Spirit, poured out on the apostles (and the entire Church) at Pentecost would have gone to waste without the most important reality: the disciples made themselves available to be used by God for the service of the people around them. Mass Readings from June 5, 2022: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full06/05/22 Given For Some Benefit7d90629d-5967-4130-b496-89b80d0a9ce9Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/05/22 Given For Some Benefit Homily from Pentecost Sunday. The greatest gift is to make yourself available. The Holy Spirit, poured out on the apostles (and the entire Church) at Pentecost would have gone to waste without the most important reality: the disciples made themselves available to be used by God for the service of the people around them. Mass Readings from June 5, 2022: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. The greatest gift is to make yourself available. The Holy Spirit, poured out on the apostles (and the entire Church) at Pentecost would have gone to waste without the most important reality: the disciples made themselves available to be used by God for the service of the people around them. Mass Readings from June 5, 2022: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full06/05/22 Given For Some Benefit6aff9067-daad-40a5-9429-c06afe2b6bb8Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow I Taught Millions Of Women The Most Important Skill: Girls Who Code Founder: Reshma SaujaniReshma is the founder of Girls Who Code, one of the most influential non-profits in the world which has introduced millions of women to coding and the tech industry. She is also the author of Pay Up, a book about how to get women further in the workplace. Reshma was initially a prophet of the thinking that women could have it all, if only they tried twice as hard as everyone else they could achieve anything they wanted to. Now, she’s changed her mind. Trying to run an organisation with over 500 employees while looking after a young family full-time simply proved too much. Women simply have too much stacked against them having to juggle work and family life to properly pursue their careers without special consideration. What really stands out about Reshma is the fact that having built an enterprise that was on its way to changing the world, she had the humility to change her mind about major parts of her philosophy. Reshma’s story is one of how to realise and bounce back from your mistakes, no matter who you are or how far you’ve come. It takes a lot of courage to do that, but courage is something that Reshma has never had in short supply. Follow Reshma: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reshmasaujani Twitter - https://twitter.com/reshmasaujani Reshma’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pay-Up-Future-Women-Different/dp/1982191570 Girls Who Code: https://girlswhocode.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reshma is the founder of Girls Who Code, one of the most influential non-profits in the world which has introduced millions of women to coding and the tech industry. She is also the author of Pay Up, a book about how to get women further in the workplace. Reshma was initially a prophet of the thinking that women could have it all, if only they tried twice as hard as everyone else they could achieve anything they wanted to. Now, she’s changed her mind. Trying to run an organisation with over 500 employees while looking after a young family full-time simply proved too much. Women simply have too much stacked against them having to juggle work and family life to properly pursue their careers without special consideration. What really stands out about Reshma is the fact that having built an enterprise that was on its way to changing the world, she had the humility to change her mind about major parts of her philosophy. Reshma’s story is one of how to realise and bounce back from your mistakes, no matter who you are or how far you’ve come. It takes a lot of courage to do that, but courage is something that Reshma has never had in short supply. Follow Reshma: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reshmasaujani Twitter - https://twitter.com/reshmasaujani Reshma’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pay-Up-Future-Women-Different/dp/1982191570 Girls Who Code: https://girlswhocode.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow I Taught Millions Of Women The Most Important Skill: Girls Who Code Founder: Reshma Saujani139e3197-3621-44f6-84d7-3523284569c3Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +00004765https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: Following Jesus (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 157: Following Jesus (2022)b5e0b30a-cf24-4357-bff5-189821fc5673Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: Following Jesus (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 157: Following Jesus (2022)b4cda380-392b-4d81-9c0e-f2f312195d96Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: Following Jesus (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 157: Following Jesus (2022)f4a511ee-2c10-4eb4-bc6b-19c7f019ae7fMon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 157: Following Jesus (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purity of heart, and courage. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 7-8 and Psalm 23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 157: Following Jesus (2022)5463d58e-ab3f-4f00-a536-3726998f9413Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2022) As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2022)08ce7451-d41c-453e-92cf-3aefbd9e27d9Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2022) As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2022)91b59c48-d764-4baa-82ef-a93160fa1e45Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2022) As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2022)e0a37f2d-7957-4644-a71e-7375e5096460Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2022) As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Jesus&#39; ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus&#39; power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today&#39;s readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2022)1381848e-0dc2-40af-be7e-535c7e01d848Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2022) Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2022)3d4a901d-661c-4adb-a7b3-267e31522ca3Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2022) Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2022)69c91c7c-a73f-46ef-ba9e-0b640f5c167aSat, 04 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2022) Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2022)63036673-435d-442f-8a52-d4b968966c13Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2022) Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphasizes the divinity of Jesus revealed in his actions, and clarifies historical facts about his life. The readings are Mark 3-4 and Psalm 20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 155: Jesus is Lord (2022)a01ffd95-d30e-47ad-ac4e-6302414a16edSat, 04 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 60 - Jay Shetty: You’re Breathing Wrong, Here’s WhyIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This is a favourite moment of mine because its so obviously clear that we should all be taking time for ourselves when we never do. This is a moment from my episode with Jay Shetty, the best-selling author of Think Like a Monk, host of the No. 1 podcast On Purpose and one of the most wise people I have ever met. Very few people can reach into depths of insight on such a wide array of topics like he does. I learnt so many things I didn't even realise I needed to know from this conversation, and I know you will too - this being one of them. Meditation. A difficult one to get on board with. We always hear that we must meditate more, but we never really practice it. Why? Because it's too woo-woo, or time wasting. Well here, Jay explains how much meditation can add value to our lives. All we have to do is put a time in our schedule that is time for us. Even if it’s 5 minutes a day, when we get that notification, we have to do something with it. The second step of meditation and taking time for ourselves is focusing on our breath. It's wildly underestimated yet it's one of the most important aspects of the human body. Our breath is connected to every single emotion, physicality and mentality.Meditation and breath are the practical tools we all need in our daily lives. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/bATwFLLBwqb Jay - https://twitter.com/jayshetty?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This is a favourite moment of mine because its so obviously clear that we should all be taking time for ourselves when we never do. This is a moment from my episode with Jay Shetty, the best-selling author of Think Like a Monk, host of the No. 1 podcast On Purpose and one of the most wise people I have ever met. Very few people can reach into depths of insight on such a wide array of topics like he does. I learnt so many things I didn't even realise I needed to know from this conversation, and I know you will too - this being one of them. Meditation. A difficult one to get on board with. We always hear that we must meditate more, but we never really practice it. Why? Because it's too woo-woo, or time wasting. Well here, Jay explains how much meditation can add value to our lives. All we have to do is put a time in our schedule that is time for us. Even if it’s 5 minutes a day, when we get that notification, we have to do something with it. The second step of meditation and taking time for ourselves is focusing on our breath. It's wildly underestimated yet it's one of the most important aspects of the human body. Our breath is connected to every single emotion, physicality and mentality.Meditation and breath are the practical tools we all need in our daily lives. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/bATwFLLBwqb Jay - https://twitter.com/jayshetty?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 60 - Jay Shetty: You’re Breathing Wrong, Here’s Why39064594-727e-4704-98d2-4b383077b246Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000444https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2022) As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2022)1f818f0d-5b27-48bb-83bc-cc7217b6e24cFri, 03 Jun 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2022) As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2022)fb66143b-7768-4fb0-9ff2-abfbbe0cefd0Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2022) As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2022)95eaa5ba-c9d4-4b84-8657-2606ec4f4315Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2022) As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptism of Jesus, as well as some important points about the healing of the paralytic. The readings are Mark 1-2 and Psalm 11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2022)7e2e30aa-53f5-48ff-a037-2c818e7391a6Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022f858d51e-a49e-4fd4-9649-97039082124fFri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) - 20223de3ea89-b87c-4a46-8190-b82bb50c24a3Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022c5529515-b644-460d-9cd3-2a178d2c3affFri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) - 202289ceb718-286a-44db-969d-e85b9e96c6adFri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe One Reason You are Not Yet a Saint Are there things in my life that are incompatible with holiness? We all wish to be saints—God&#39;s people with him forever in heaven. But do we will it? Do we choose it? Fr. Mike wants you to know that today is the day. This is the moment. There&#39;s only one reason you&#39;re not a saint yet. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Are there things in my life that are incompatible with holiness? We all wish to be saints—God&#39;s people with him forever in heaven. But do we will it? Do we choose it? Fr. Mike wants you to know that today is the day. This is the moment. There&#39;s only one reason you&#39;re not a saint yet. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe One Reason You are Not Yet a Saint1c26640b-21b5-4455-9c1d-0caeabe93912Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe One Reason You are Not Yet a Saint Are there things in my life that are incompatible with holiness? We all wish to be saints—God&#39;s people with him forever in heaven. But do we will it? Do we choose it? Fr. Mike wants you to know that today is the day. This is the moment. There&#39;s only one reason you&#39;re not a saint yet. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Are there things in my life that are incompatible with holiness? We all wish to be saints—God&#39;s people with him forever in heaven. But do we will it? Do we choose it? Fr. Mike wants you to know that today is the day. This is the moment. There&#39;s only one reason you&#39;re not a saint yet. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe One Reason You are Not Yet a Saint75c1945f-1f91-46a3-b341-19dfba62ae01Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMicah 6 – The Lord’s Case Against IsraelMicah 6

Micah 6

fullMicah 6 – The Lord’s Case Against Israel1e2908f5-a8a6-4479-bd8a-686aee7d8f8cThu, 02 Jun 2022 12:30:00 +0000715https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStrava Founder: How I Motivated 100 Million People To Stay Active: Michael Horvath Michael Horvath is the co-founder of Strava, the app to track and improve peoples fitness that’s used by millions of people worldwide. It’s his second business success, after he built a thriving online business in the 1990s. But it hasn’t all been plain sailing for Michael. Initially quitting his first business, he spent several years as a family man before boredom launched him into starting his second. What he didn’t appreciate is that his calling as a family man would come back for him in a way he could never have imagined. Michael took 5 years off from Strava to care for his wife until her tragic death, and then care for his children in the aftermath of that. When he returned to a struggling Strava as CEO in 2020, he had to build it again from the ground up. It was something he was ready equipped for, because it’s something he’s had to do many times before. Follow Michael:  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtkhorvath/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Horvath is the co-founder of Strava, the app to track and improve peoples fitness that’s used by millions of people worldwide. It’s his second business success, after he built a thriving online business in the 1990s. But it hasn’t all been plain sailing for Michael. Initially quitting his first business, he spent several years as a family man before boredom launched him into starting his second. What he didn’t appreciate is that his calling as a family man would come back for him in a way he could never have imagined. Michael took 5 years off from Strava to care for his wife until her tragic death, and then care for his children in the aftermath of that. When he returned to a struggling Strava as CEO in 2020, he had to build it again from the ground up. It was something he was ready equipped for, because it’s something he’s had to do many times before. Follow Michael:  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtkhorvath/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullStrava Founder: How I Motivated 100 Million People To Stay Active: Michael Horvath 244984a1-38af-463f-8ea2-d57c474ed8e6Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +00005195https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2022) Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2022)96694596-17e5-4aad-8f86-44df52117ecfThu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2022) Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2022)a58a9f77-3e59-43e8-bbbe-b9d9d27f6b24Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2022) Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2022)5523cecb-220d-4da6-bc7e-72b578231ab2Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2022) Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, as we hear about the decline of Solomon, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions can have ramifications far beyond ourselves. The readings are 1 Kings 11, Ecclesiastes 10-12, and Psalm 9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 153: The Decline of Solomon (2022)67d82cf0-6c1e-4b75-85cd-b10450a44ae9Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7 Strategies to Have an Unbreakable MarriageToday Sam and John discuss how the world gets marriage wrong and why it rejects the true sacramentality of marriage. We discuss the difficulty of living out the vocation of marriage and we go into 7 practices that need to happen on a regular basis to keep your marriage strong, holy, and constantly filled with love. Learn and be a powerful witness to the world. Read More https://catholicgentleman.com/2018/08/becoming-one-marriage-as-sanctification https://catholicgentleman.com/2020/07/get-thee-wedded-shakespeares-advice-on-finding-a-wife https://catholicgentleman.com/2015/08/the-adventure-and-crisis-of-marriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Sam and John discuss how the world gets marriage wrong and why it rejects the true sacramentality of marriage. We discuss the difficulty of living out the vocation of marriage and we go into 7 practices that need to happen on a regular basis to keep your marriage strong, holy, and constantly filled with love. Learn and be a powerful witness to the world. Read More https://catholicgentleman.com/2018/08/becoming-one-marriage-as-sanctification https://catholicgentleman.com/2020/07/get-thee-wedded-shakespeares-advice-on-finding-a-wife https://catholicgentleman.com/2015/08/the-adventure-and-crisis-of-marriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full7 Strategies to Have an Unbreakable Marriage1909aab5-1e96-4878-9d6a-0500f68e905dWed, 01 Jun 2022 20:30:00 +00002973https://216.73.216.191/allTags#431 Should the Bible Be Rated NC-17? - Trent HornOne strategy used by those who want to denigrate the Bible is to say it doesn’t meet Christian standards of what is acceptable in the media. It’s a clever move, but is it true that the Bible is too sexy and violent for respectable reading?  Cy Kellett : Should the Bible be reserved for mature audiences only? Trent Horn is next.  Cy Kellett : Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and if you&#8217;re going to defend your Catholic faith you&#8217;re going to have to defend the Bible.…

One strategy used by those who want to denigrate the Bible is to say it doesn’t meet Christian standards of what is acceptable in the media. It’s a clever move, but is it true that the Bible is too sexy and violent for respectable reading?  Cy Kellett : Should the Bible be reserved for mature audiences only? Trent Horn is next.  Cy Kellett : Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and if you&#8217;re going to defend your Catholic faith you&#8217;re going to have to defend the Bible.…

#431 Should the Bible Be Rated NC-17? - Trent Horn3a2a08e0-fee0-4d5b-8bf8-2e3961a458e9Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#247A: Money Part 1: It's Not the Size of the Gift that MattersMark 12:41- 44 This is the beginning of our short series on money. We discuss what we mean when we talk about our "hearts." Today, we hear the story of the poor widow giving out of her poverty. If we quantified it, she gave less than others BUT Jesus still says she gave more than all those who contributed to the offering box.&nbsp;Hmmmm. What does this mean? Well, tune in to today's story to see why it's not the size of the gift that matters.&nbsp; Thank you for sharing the Bible with your kids! To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark 12:41- 44 This is the beginning of our short series on money. We discuss what we mean when we talk about our "hearts." Today, we hear the story of the poor widow giving out of her poverty. If we quantified it, she gave less than others BUT Jesus still says she gave more than all those who contributed to the offering box.&nbsp;Hmmmm. What does this mean? Well, tune in to today's story to see why it's not the size of the gift that matters.&nbsp; Thank you for sharing the Bible with your kids! To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#247A: Money Part 1: It's Not the Size of the Gift that Matters150dfd2c-33c6-4860-8262-55295cb46846Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:00:36 +0000511https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Being Forgotten (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 152: Being Forgotten (2022)341ab490-ece3-4795-ad41-317543b74d61Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Being Forgotten (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 152: Being Forgotten (2022)31cd1401-4460-4043-8e37-807fd30bf41aWed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Being Forgotten (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 152: Being Forgotten (2022)be9ea933-2bdb-4474-880e-ad1dc1d2a349Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 152: Being Forgotten (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, all of us will be forgotten by the world. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven, focusing on surrender and trust in God, rather than control. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 10, Ecclesiastes 8-9, and Psalm 8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 152: Being Forgotten (2022)5586f10f-d88f-4252-b192-3e9d8e63521dWed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2022) Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2022)98ac13b2-1eeb-448a-83aa-531637ae4933Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2022) Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2022)c94cdfec-4c2e-40a1-8433-714e2c77899dTue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2022) Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2022)8c8f03d0-c4b0-4d98-84d7-066634989c9bTue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2022) Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping the end in mind, enjoying the present moment, and not worrying too much about other people&#39;s opinions of us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 9, Ecclesiastes 6-7, and Psalm 7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 151: Wisdom and Folly (2022)0f18375b-6378-4945-afc3-abf5e245274bTue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/29/22 Ascension Gives Access Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord. What am I going to do with the gifts I've been given? In the Ascension, Jesus completes the work of redemption. He has taken His once for all sacrifice, bound to time and place, and brought it before the Father. Because of this, we have access to all of God's graces in every time and every place. Mass Readings from May 29, 2022: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Luke 24:46-53

Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord. What am I going to do with the gifts I've been given? In the Ascension, Jesus completes the work of redemption. He has taken His once for all sacrifice, bound to time and place, and brought it before the Father. Because of this, we have access to all of God's graces in every time and every place. Mass Readings from May 29, 2022: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Luke 24:46-53

full05/29/22 Ascension Gives Access7b569c51-70e4-482b-a40c-ce9ea1ff3fc0Mon, 30 May 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/29/22 Ascension Gives Access Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord. What am I going to do with the gifts I've been given? In the Ascension, Jesus completes the work of redemption. He has taken His once for all sacrifice, bound to time and place, and brought it before the Father. Because of this, we have access to all of God's graces in every time and every place. Mass Readings from May 29, 2022: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Luke 24:46-53

Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord. What am I going to do with the gifts I've been given? In the Ascension, Jesus completes the work of redemption. He has taken His once for all sacrifice, bound to time and place, and brought it before the Father. Because of this, we have access to all of God's graces in every time and every place. Mass Readings from May 29, 2022: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Luke 24:46-53

full05/29/22 Ascension Gives Accessc1037079-e34a-4cfa-af4c-5798d701b507Mon, 30 May 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/29/22 Ascension Gives Access Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord. What am I going to do with the gifts I've been given? In the Ascension, Jesus completes the work of redemption. He has taken His once for all sacrifice, bound to time and place, and brought it before the Father. Because of this, we have access to all of God's graces in every time and every place. Mass Readings from May 29, 2022: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Luke 24:46-53

Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord. What am I going to do with the gifts I've been given? In the Ascension, Jesus completes the work of redemption. He has taken His once for all sacrifice, bound to time and place, and brought it before the Father. Because of this, we have access to all of God's graces in every time and every place. Mass Readings from May 29, 2022: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Luke 24:46-53

full05/29/22 Ascension Gives Access9f646c26-00ab-4733-a1cf-1ac6ec4d98baMon, 30 May 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFBI’s Top Hostage Negotiator: The Art Of Negotiating To Get Whatever You Want: Chris VossChris Voss is the former lead negotiator for the FBI, and the author of Never Split the Difference, a book about how to negotiate and how to get what you want from other people which has sold millions of copies worldwide. He has handled practically every high stakes crisis management scenario imaginable. What is unique about Chris’ technique is he emphasises seeing negotiation and deal making as a partnership, not a battle of wills. You only get what you want if you make an effort to understand what the other people really wants, and help them to understand what you want to. Making deals isn’t possible without a base of human-to-human connection. In this conversation Chris opens up about a number of different type of dynamics we have to negotiate in our daily lives, from romantic relationships to friendships. We also get the inside scoop on what it’s like to handle some of the toughest situations, from bank robberies to hostage crises, anyone can imagine. What he learnt is that managing relations with other people is really about trying to help them, and all of us can do with a little of the help Chris brings us in this conversation. Follow Chris: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefbinegotiator Chris’ book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/1847941494 Books mentioned: Start with NO...The Negotiating Tools that the Pros Don't Want You to Know - https://www.amazon.com/Start-Negotiating-Tools-that-Pros/dp/0609608002 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Voss is the former lead negotiator for the FBI, and the author of Never Split the Difference, a book about how to negotiate and how to get what you want from other people which has sold millions of copies worldwide. He has handled practically every high stakes crisis management scenario imaginable. What is unique about Chris’ technique is he emphasises seeing negotiation and deal making as a partnership, not a battle of wills. You only get what you want if you make an effort to understand what the other people really wants, and help them to understand what you want to. Making deals isn’t possible without a base of human-to-human connection. In this conversation Chris opens up about a number of different type of dynamics we have to negotiate in our daily lives, from romantic relationships to friendships. We also get the inside scoop on what it’s like to handle some of the toughest situations, from bank robberies to hostage crises, anyone can imagine. What he learnt is that managing relations with other people is really about trying to help them, and all of us can do with a little of the help Chris brings us in this conversation. Follow Chris: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefbinegotiator Chris’ book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/1847941494 Books mentioned: Start with NO...The Negotiating Tools that the Pros Don't Want You to Know - https://www.amazon.com/Start-Negotiating-Tools-that-Pros/dp/0609608002 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFBI’s Top Hostage Negotiator: The Art Of Negotiating To Get Whatever You Want: Chris Voss2dc756d8-10cb-461f-a247-42aad093079eMon, 30 May 2022 05:00:00 +00003844https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2022) Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2022)1a61ed89-1a06-407e-ae15-9d3da8076214Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2022) Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2022)096aff5a-5705-4029-9e99-a7afb43fe29bMon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2022) Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2022)ea5886b5-88a4-4042-bc65-a164994875afMon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2022) Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon&#39;s dedication of the Temple, and the power of God&#39;s presence dwelling in it. In Ecclesiastes, we continue to learn more nuggets of wisdom about friendship, prudence, and money. Today we read 1 Kings 8, Ecclesiastes 3-5, and Psalm 6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2022)a1237ba2-6c3f-4288-8197-25f402e7d3edMon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: All Is Vanity (2022) Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 149: All Is Vanity (2022)c0f8c623-aa00-4d09-aafe-50d562925ea6Sun, 29 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: All Is Vanity (2022) Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 149: All Is Vanity (2022)813d640f-1467-4610-be31-190799694709Sun, 29 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: All Is Vanity (2022) Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 149: All Is Vanity (2022)b49c2b91-0454-47c6-a70a-fb5a7de0a220Sun, 29 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 149: All Is Vanity (2022) Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It&#39;s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 149: All Is Vanity (2022)0b75f8eb-5df9-4b52-9676-71c7602a4f3fSun, 29 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2022) Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

full Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2022)e3887793-7a72-458e-b272-508a5bf206e6Sat, 28 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2022) Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

full Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2022)9db873d1-28f8-42e2-9586-bc497d121739Sat, 28 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2022) Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

full Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2022)66ec63ac-2f40-43bd-9b61-ee1cb6810ea5Sat, 28 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2022) Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the Lord. On the other hand, he also points out the issue with the image of power and strength Solomon is trying to portray by gathering so much wealth as King. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 6, 2 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

full Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2022)74dc7a56-9321-4070-9419-3ba3c0df2859Sat, 28 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 59 - What To Tell People Who Are Stuck In Their Job: James SmithIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. James Smith is a bestselling author of Not A Life Coach and Not A Diet Book where he combines hard truths and empathy to his fans. He is also a personal trainer and fitness influencer with a unique philosophy that makes his message unlike any fitness advice you’ve ever heard before. Here he talks about the way ‘out’. Whether that is the way out of a job, a relationship or a situation we are always so hesitant to follow through with our gut instincts. We are all here to live and time isn’t something we can friverously throw away. He mentions the phrase “you’re a long time dead”, and it's something he tells himself regularly. I hope this moment will give you that push to do the thing you’ve been wanting to do. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/xtr8UWEKlqb James - https://www.instagram.com/jamessmithpt/?hl=en https://twitter.com/jamessmithPT_?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. James Smith is a bestselling author of Not A Life Coach and Not A Diet Book where he combines hard truths and empathy to his fans. He is also a personal trainer and fitness influencer with a unique philosophy that makes his message unlike any fitness advice you’ve ever heard before. Here he talks about the way ‘out’. Whether that is the way out of a job, a relationship or a situation we are always so hesitant to follow through with our gut instincts. We are all here to live and time isn’t something we can friverously throw away. He mentions the phrase “you’re a long time dead”, and it's something he tells himself regularly. I hope this moment will give you that push to do the thing you’ve been wanting to do. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/xtr8UWEKlqb James - https://www.instagram.com/jamessmithpt/?hl=en https://twitter.com/jamessmithPT_?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 59 - What To Tell People Who Are Stuck In Their Job: James Smithf28da4ed-6dd0-4598-b00b-01b41c4be1eeFri, 27 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000358https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Temple Worship (2022) Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 147: Temple Worship (2022)de955b50-9210-4a3a-add2-6ca8f43e0e00Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Temple Worship (2022) Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 147: Temple Worship (2022)47ae420d-e6f2-412b-af4f-4b91dd7ca4d5Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Temple Worship (2022) Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 147: Temple Worship (2022)d6e5ea1c-28f8-4f8e-8dcd-11b6573cd786Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 147: Temple Worship (2022) Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God&#39;s presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God the way he desires to be worshipped. We also begin to hear how Solomon starts disobeying God and setting himself up for idolatry. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 5, 2 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 66. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 147: Temple Worship (2022)771bad16-1473-4a9e-ae4d-7482188728b0Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPray About It? Or Just Do It? Have you heard the phrase, &quot;Ora et Labora&quot; before? What about the maxim, &quot;Pray as if everything depends on God. And work as if everything depends on you.&quot; Today Fr. Mike breaks down the Benedictine charism of prayer AND work and offers us some food for thought when tempted to fall into fatalism or quietism and remove our will from the equation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you heard the phrase, &quot;Ora et Labora&quot; before? What about the maxim, &quot;Pray as if everything depends on God. And work as if everything depends on you.&quot; Today Fr. Mike breaks down the Benedictine charism of prayer AND work and offers us some food for thought when tempted to fall into fatalism or quietism and remove our will from the equation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPray About It? Or Just Do It?083fc54d-46a3-4a4c-9f81-54f0a0d9fd2fThu, 26 May 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPray About It? Or Just Do It? Have you heard the phrase, &quot;Ora et Labora&quot; before? What about the maxim, &quot;Pray as if everything depends on God. And work as if everything depends on you.&quot; Today Fr. Mike breaks down the Benedictine charism of prayer AND work and offers us some food for thought when tempted to fall into fatalism or quietism and remove our will from the equation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you heard the phrase, &quot;Ora et Labora&quot; before? What about the maxim, &quot;Pray as if everything depends on God. And work as if everything depends on you.&quot; Today Fr. Mike breaks down the Benedictine charism of prayer AND work and offers us some food for thought when tempted to fall into fatalism or quietism and remove our will from the equation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPray About It? Or Just Do It?a55c6945-8a77-47f5-b24f-44e36dd6c16bThu, 26 May 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMicah 5 – Ruler From BethlehemMicah 5

Micah 5

fullMicah 5 – Ruler From Bethlehem66e3eb02-9998-4349-a77e-654573a531c8Thu, 26 May 2022 12:30:00 +0000661https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTom Bilyeu: From Broke & Sleeping On The Floor To A $1 Billion BusinessTom Bilyeu is the host of Impact Theory, one of the biggest podcasts in the world, and the co-founder of Quest Nutrition, the company that’s now valued at over $1 billion which revolutionised protein bars and supplements and was, for a time, the second highest-growing company in North America. It took Tom a long time to find something he was good at that he enjoyed. Tom was sleeping on mattresses and friends' floors, now he’s a multi-millionaire. Why? Because he says you can literally remould your brain to what you want. Laying out his controversial theory in more detail than he ever has before, Tom also goes into how to find personal fulfillment that satisfies YOUR needs, how to take personal responsibility. In a conversation you don’t want to miss, Tom reveals all about his journey to personal happiness, and yours. Follow Tom: Twitter - https://twitter.com/tombilyeu Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu Mentioned books: Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order - Ray Dalio https://www.amazon.com/Changing-World-Order-Nations-Succeed/dp/1982160276/ A Long Walk to Freedom - Nelson Mandela https://www.amazon.com/Long-Walk-Freedom-Autobiography-Mandela/dp/0349106533/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Bilyeu is the host of Impact Theory, one of the biggest podcasts in the world, and the co-founder of Quest Nutrition, the company that’s now valued at over $1 billion which revolutionised protein bars and supplements and was, for a time, the second highest-growing company in North America. It took Tom a long time to find something he was good at that he enjoyed. Tom was sleeping on mattresses and friends' floors, now he’s a multi-millionaire. Why? Because he says you can literally remould your brain to what you want. Laying out his controversial theory in more detail than he ever has before, Tom also goes into how to find personal fulfillment that satisfies YOUR needs, how to take personal responsibility. In a conversation you don’t want to miss, Tom reveals all about his journey to personal happiness, and yours. Follow Tom: Twitter - https://twitter.com/tombilyeu Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu Mentioned books: Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order - Ray Dalio https://www.amazon.com/Changing-World-Order-Nations-Succeed/dp/1982160276/ A Long Walk to Freedom - Nelson Mandela https://www.amazon.com/Long-Walk-Freedom-Autobiography-Mandela/dp/0349106533/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTom Bilyeu: From Broke & Sleeping On The Floor To A $1 Billion Business77f99529-79ac-4d5b-89cd-4af37bf69951Thu, 26 May 2022 05:01:00 +00005430https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Universal Church (2022) Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 146: The Universal Church (2022)ef4a12ce-a595-4c1a-9f8e-eab89a9831c7Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Universal Church (2022) Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 146: The Universal Church (2022)273908eb-0eb3-4bca-956a-b9525da3063fThu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Universal Church (2022) Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 146: The Universal Church (2022)605fda1a-876c-4908-b552-975d61cf4206Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 146: The Universal Church (2022) Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals Solomon&#39;s plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also foreshadows the importance of the temple as a place where Israel can go to worship God as one people. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 4, 2 Chronicles 6, and Psalm 65. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 146: The Universal Church (2022)be4c1de5-ac3b-4aff-ab8c-05718fa12910Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoes God Want You To Be SuccessfulToday Sam and John discuss the dignity of work and how to balance the desire for career advancement with your faith. We also give great advice on how to get ahead in your career and discern changing your job. Pride, power, and pleasure are the ideals held by society with work, but it is by pursuing these ideals that we instead find frustration, anxiety, and unhappiness. RERUM NOVARUM - "Rights and Duties of Capital and Labor" - Pope Leo XIII - https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_15051891_rerum-novarum.html LABOREM EXERCENS - "Through work man must earn his daily bread" - Pope St. John Paul II - https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_14091981_laborem-exercens.html Catechism: “If any one will not work, let him not eat.” Work honors the Creator’s gifts and the talents received from him. (CCC 2427). In work, the person exercises and fulfills in part the potential inscribed in his nature. (CCC 2428) -- PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Sam and John discuss the dignity of work and how to balance the desire for career advancement with your faith. We also give great advice on how to get ahead in your career and discern changing your job. Pride, power, and pleasure are the ideals held by society with work, but it is by pursuing these ideals that we instead find frustration, anxiety, and unhappiness. RERUM NOVARUM - "Rights and Duties of Capital and Labor" - Pope Leo XIII - https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_15051891_rerum-novarum.html LABOREM EXERCENS - "Through work man must earn his daily bread" - Pope St. John Paul II - https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_14091981_laborem-exercens.html Catechism: “If any one will not work, let him not eat.” Work honors the Creator’s gifts and the talents received from him. (CCC 2427). In work, the person exercises and fulfills in part the potential inscribed in his nature. (CCC 2428) -- PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDoes God Want You To Be Successful65eb0ece-e266-4ff8-8d69-bf0b93053885Wed, 25 May 2022 20:30:00 +00002585https://216.73.216.191/allTags#430 Peter (Not His Profession of Faith) Is the Rock - Suan SonnaSome Christians claim that Peter, the man, is not the rock on which Jesus builds his Church, but Peter&#8217;s profession of faith is. Actually, no. Apologist Suan Sonna explains why. Cy Kellett: Did Jesus really found the Catholic church with a pun? Suan Sonna is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And if you engage at all in defending the Catholic faith, one of the things that you will have to defend is the papacy. And in order to do that, you&#8217;re goi…

Some Christians claim that Peter, the man, is not the rock on which Jesus builds his Church, but Peter&#8217;s profession of faith is. Actually, no. Apologist Suan Sonna explains why. Cy Kellett: Did Jesus really found the Catholic church with a pun? Suan Sonna is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And if you engage at all in defending the Catholic faith, one of the things that you will have to defend is the papacy. And in order to do that, you&#8217;re goi…

#430 Peter (Not His Profession of Faith) Is the Rock - Suan Sonna4b0fc040-0fe1-4c75-a3f2-c88e69de7238Wed, 25 May 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2022) Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2022)b09d7b27-b5b7-4e1c-a9aa-dfbce4cb030bWed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2022) Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2022)cac245ae-d4c0-4440-b752-014f7ccbd12eWed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2022) Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2022)9b0317dd-1d83-4834-9d74-739c70282173Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2022) Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon&#39;s greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showing us how important it is to give glory to the Lord for all he&#39;s done for us. He is learning from his father&#39;s mistakes, but this story will sadly conclude the greatest moments of his life. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 4-5, and Psalm 64. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2022)04c7861d-2711-41f1-86b4-9e92070c153aWed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: David's Last Words (2022) Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 144: David's Last Words (2022)29030ee5-fe9f-465d-810c-58426a8905a2Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: David's Last Words (2022) Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 144: David's Last Words (2022)185cf165-a915-43a7-ad40-27c98a5b60b0Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: David's Last Words (2022) Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 144: David's Last Words (2022)269c3d90-0046-412c-a584-6149ac06747bTue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 144: David's Last Words (2022) Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike looks into David&#39;s last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David&#39;s advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 2-3, and Psalm 62. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 144: David's Last Words (2022)53dfdb3f-c888-4c45-b8d9-383ddc4531ddTue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/22/22 The Gift of the Church Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The great temptation to stay in our own "version" of the Church. God has given us the gift of the Church. The Church is His Body...the Church is His Bride. And we cannot have Jesus without His Church. Mass Readings from May 22, 2022: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 John 14:23-29

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The great temptation to stay in our own "version" of the Church. God has given us the gift of the Church. The Church is His Body...the Church is His Bride. And we cannot have Jesus without His Church. Mass Readings from May 22, 2022: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 John 14:23-29

full05/22/22 The Gift of the Church2b5fe21b-d0f6-4969-9e42-d79130b8b8e4Mon, 23 May 2022 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/22/22 The Gift of the Church Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The great temptation to stay in our own "version" of the Church. God has given us the gift of the Church. The Church is His Body...the Church is His Bride. And we cannot have Jesus without His Church. Mass Readings from May 22, 2022: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 John 14:23-29

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The great temptation to stay in our own "version" of the Church. God has given us the gift of the Church. The Church is His Body...the Church is His Bride. And we cannot have Jesus without His Church. Mass Readings from May 22, 2022: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 John 14:23-29

full05/22/22 The Gift of the Churchd44d0e06-38bf-41d5-931a-f0edeac77700Mon, 23 May 2022 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/22/22 The Gift of the Church Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The great temptation to stay in our own "version" of the Church. God has given us the gift of the Church. The Church is His Body...the Church is His Bride. And we cannot have Jesus without His Church. Mass Readings from May 22, 2022: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 John 14:23-29

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The great temptation to stay in our own "version" of the Church. God has given us the gift of the Church. The Church is His Body...the Church is His Bride. And we cannot have Jesus without His Church. Mass Readings from May 22, 2022: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 John 14:23-29

full05/22/22 The Gift of the Church514a80d4-352c-4261-90db-649656ac5874Mon, 23 May 2022 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSimon Sinek: The Number One Reason Why You’re Not SucceedingSimon Sinek is an author and public speaker, and one of the most interesting thinkers on business in the world today. His books ‘Start With Why’, ‘Leaders Eat Last’ and ‘The Infinite Game’ have sold millions and millions of copies. In what he describes as ‘my favourite interview’, Simon goes into more detail about how to really run a business with ambition. Simon also opens our eyes about how being vulnerable online is a way to shield ourselves from true human connection. One of the most thoughtful and inspiring guests to ever grace our show, Simon brings his knowledge and experience to a conversation that will leave you clearer about what issues are really important in the world today, and how they relate to you. Follow Simon: Twitter - https://twitter.com/simonsinek Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonsinek Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Sinek is an author and public speaker, and one of the most interesting thinkers on business in the world today. His books ‘Start With Why’, ‘Leaders Eat Last’ and ‘The Infinite Game’ have sold millions and millions of copies. In what he describes as ‘my favourite interview’, Simon goes into more detail about how to really run a business with ambition. Simon also opens our eyes about how being vulnerable online is a way to shield ourselves from true human connection. One of the most thoughtful and inspiring guests to ever grace our show, Simon brings his knowledge and experience to a conversation that will leave you clearer about what issues are really important in the world today, and how they relate to you. Follow Simon: Twitter - https://twitter.com/simonsinek Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonsinek Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSimon Sinek: The Number One Reason Why You’re Not Succeedingfe2dff6a-4bea-4fda-bf4e-8ae3254ce9a9Mon, 23 May 2022 05:00:00 +00005765https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2022) Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2022)d730aaa7-437c-4317-a978-629d8158e8fdMon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2022) Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2022)07a7fbe8-a597-4683-a2e1-32e8d553f8abMon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2022) Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2022)0bd7bed0-7b0b-4b28-a3a2-56de0eea1fe4Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2022) Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his downfall in today&#39;s readings. Although Solomon has been blessed with wisdom, he lacks obedience, which is much more important in maintaining a relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Kings 1, 2 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 43. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2022)48a1f67c-e9e1-4c8e-bad7-a77ed3891b56Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2022) Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2022)e2cdc349-f8e5-419a-a069-0a25cf1e84d3Sun, 22 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2022) Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2022)5caf82dd-ab6a-4c0e-9b3a-88199908585cSun, 22 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2022) Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2022)76c0d74a-1e1b-4a48-9036-66b1b88913d4Sun, 22 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2022) Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one&#39;s tempting. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2022)a90f95bf-965c-407d-aa6b-4acd8b848c77Sun, 22 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Life of David (2022) Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 141: The Life of David (2022)13e2188a-b6f8-48c5-8ce9-34b958819f4bSat, 21 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Life of David (2022) Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 141: The Life of David (2022)df340970-7056-458b-96c2-fd2a1c9ca297Sat, 21 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Life of David (2022) Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 141: The Life of David (2022)114d9958-84ff-4a3d-9d82-700ff3fa25c3Sat, 21 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 141: The Life of David (2022) Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David&#39;s mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 141: The Life of David (2022)4996f811-fec3-4384-a326-92e7d213aa69Sat, 21 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 58 - How To Improve your Life in 5 Seconds: Mel RobbinsIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This week, I’ve chosen a section from my conversation with Mel Robbins. Mel is the author of The Five Second Rule, a business woman, a life coach, and a sensation in the world of self improvement. At a point in her life Mel was really struggling with huge amounts of depression, anxiety, and fear, making it extremely difficult for her to get out of bed in the morning and generally just be present in her life. This moment describes the method that has changed Mel’s mindset to become who she is today. Mel got herself out of her dark side which saw her marinating in fear and anxiety, using her Five Second Rule. The rule was born from that window of hesitation that comes into our minds before we make a decision, a decision that could define your whole life. Inside that window lives fear, anxiety, procrastination and imposter syndrome, so we create patterns of feeling, patterns of behaviour, and patterns of thinking that tempt us to steer away from making that decision. It can be a dangerous cycle getting stuck in these broken patterns of denial so Mel brings this down to one fundamental method. The Five Second rule works because of its simplicity. You make yourself a promise, you count backwards - 5,4,3,2,1 then you do it. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/94zhHbl49pb Mel - https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/?hl=en https://twitter.com/melrobbins?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This week, I’ve chosen a section from my conversation with Mel Robbins. Mel is the author of The Five Second Rule, a business woman, a life coach, and a sensation in the world of self improvement. At a point in her life Mel was really struggling with huge amounts of depression, anxiety, and fear, making it extremely difficult for her to get out of bed in the morning and generally just be present in her life. This moment describes the method that has changed Mel’s mindset to become who she is today. Mel got herself out of her dark side which saw her marinating in fear and anxiety, using her Five Second Rule. The rule was born from that window of hesitation that comes into our minds before we make a decision, a decision that could define your whole life. Inside that window lives fear, anxiety, procrastination and imposter syndrome, so we create patterns of feeling, patterns of behaviour, and patterns of thinking that tempt us to steer away from making that decision. It can be a dangerous cycle getting stuck in these broken patterns of denial so Mel brings this down to one fundamental method. The Five Second rule works because of its simplicity. You make yourself a promise, you count backwards - 5,4,3,2,1 then you do it. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/94zhHbl49pb Mel - https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/?hl=en https://twitter.com/melrobbins?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 58 - How To Improve your Life in 5 Seconds: Mel Robbinsdb11e27d-fc1a-41da-866a-93c161a592feFri, 20 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000708https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 27, and Psalm 41. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 27, and Psalm 41. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2022)c884c476-30cb-4f74-9537-f86f787c8de4Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 27, and Psalm 41. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 27, and Psalm 41. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2022)dcb9d4a6-e766-46ad-bded-8283322011c0Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 27, and Psalm 41. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 27, and Psalm 41. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2022)e928cbb9-616f-45d1-a435-26688dbcf33bFri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 27, and Psalm 41. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 27, and Psalm 41. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2022)b236c665-5ed6-451c-8d37-393f699ebd59Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Love Someone that is Hard to Love &quot;Love your neighbor as yourself.&quot; We all know the drill. Jesus calls us to love even our enemies. But loving people can be so HARD. Today Fr. Mike offers us some 3 practical tips and a word of challenge to lean into loving those we find difficult to love and care for. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;Love your neighbor as yourself.&quot; We all know the drill. Jesus calls us to love even our enemies. But loving people can be so HARD. Today Fr. Mike offers us some 3 practical tips and a word of challenge to lean into loving those we find difficult to love and care for. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Love Someone that is Hard to Lovece02963a-50bf-4878-a985-1d017412a53bThu, 19 May 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Love Someone that is Hard to Love &quot;Love your neighbor as yourself.&quot; We all know the drill. Jesus calls us to love even our enemies. But loving people can be so HARD. Today Fr. Mike offers us some 3 practical tips and a word of challenge to lean into loving those we find difficult to love and care for. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;Love your neighbor as yourself.&quot; We all know the drill. Jesus calls us to love even our enemies. But loving people can be so HARD. Today Fr. Mike offers us some 3 practical tips and a word of challenge to lean into loving those we find difficult to love and care for. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Love Someone that is Hard to Loveb3b4dbb8-db8d-458a-b191-98d97300f44cThu, 19 May 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMicah 4 – The Lord's PlanMicah 4

Micah 4

fullMicah 4 – The Lord's Plan35ecc4c6-3037-4f8d-b669-2a52505b80e7Thu, 19 May 2022 12:30:00 +0000605https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHappiness Expert Returns: Retrain Your Brain For Maximum Happiness: Mo GawdatMo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Google X, it’s ‘moonshot’ division behind it’s most exciting and futuristic projects, as well as the author of Solve For Happy, Scary Smart and his new book, That Little Voice In Your Head, where he returns to the theme of happiness which made his last appearance on the podcast such a success. Mo Gawdat’s first appearance on Diary of a CEO is still my, and I know many of your, personal favourite episodes. This reunion doesn’t disappoint, as we go more in depth and Mo shares his incredible wisdom on how to approach relationships, how to prevent human suffering and how to be at peace with your choices in life. Mo’s new book, That Little Voice in Your Head, is available from the 26th May. Inspired by the life of his late son, Ali, he has set out to share a comprehensive model for how to achieve happiness, with an emphasis on generosity and empathy towards ourselves and others. Follow Mo: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mgawdat Mo’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/That-Little-Voice-Your-Head/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Google X, it’s ‘moonshot’ division behind it’s most exciting and futuristic projects, as well as the author of Solve For Happy, Scary Smart and his new book, That Little Voice In Your Head, where he returns to the theme of happiness which made his last appearance on the podcast such a success. Mo Gawdat’s first appearance on Diary of a CEO is still my, and I know many of your, personal favourite episodes. This reunion doesn’t disappoint, as we go more in depth and Mo shares his incredible wisdom on how to approach relationships, how to prevent human suffering and how to be at peace with your choices in life. Mo’s new book, That Little Voice in Your Head, is available from the 26th May. Inspired by the life of his late son, Ali, he has set out to share a comprehensive model for how to achieve happiness, with an emphasis on generosity and empathy towards ourselves and others. Follow Mo: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mgawdat Mo’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/That-Little-Voice-Your-Head/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHappiness Expert Returns: Retrain Your Brain For Maximum Happiness: Mo Gawdatf7c50978-5f33-4c02-ad95-fa1a5d2d50a6Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 +00008010https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2022) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2022)4d3cc09b-5a67-4fbf-a03f-092a894e5b3bThu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2022) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2022)e031e09a-8af8-4557-898e-4cd948be118cThu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2022) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2022)8dfc15f8-6685-4e65-9c59-b1d365a6e799Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2022) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike highlights David&#39;s humility in two instances: when David asked the Gibeonites how he could repair their relationship after they had been mistreated by Saul, and when David takes a step back from battle. He also explains the role of the gatekeepers as people who would be responsible for guarding the doors to the Temple. The readings are 2 Samuel 21, 1 Chronicles 26, and Psalm 40. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2022)dca833df-6498-498d-b163-91e18b955a58Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFrom Desk Job Burnout to the Life of a BlacksmithToday Sam and John discuss desk job burnout, depression, knife making, Poland and Ukraine, and finding God's will at work with award-winning blacksmith Leszek Sikon. Leszek's journey to the life of blacksmithing is filled with acceptance and growing in unity with God's will. We also spend time talking about knives and the artistry behind wielding the forge. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lsikonblacksmith Site - https://www.lsikonblacksmith.com Eating Tools - https://www.eatingtools.com -- PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Leszek Sikon - Originally from Poland, Leszek came to the UK 17 years ago. He earned a decent living as a middle manager in retail yet this career left me feeling wholly unfulfilled. Leszek knew that he wanted to create something that would last. He was used to getting dirty and working with his hands – so he was thrilled to learn that Hereford College of Arts ran a blacksmithing course. The next thing he knew, he quit his job and started training. Since then he has found his passion in producing a series of superb artisan tools and knives, using age-old skills to produce modern objects of desire. His inspiration comes from the history and the traditional methods, getting to grips with hammers, tongs, and fire. Having these skills has paid off more than a career in retail ever would. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Sam and John discuss desk job burnout, depression, knife making, Poland and Ukraine, and finding God's will at work with award-winning blacksmith Leszek Sikon. Leszek's journey to the life of blacksmithing is filled with acceptance and growing in unity with God's will. We also spend time talking about knives and the artistry behind wielding the forge. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lsikonblacksmith Site - https://www.lsikonblacksmith.com Eating Tools - https://www.eatingtools.com -- PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Leszek Sikon - Originally from Poland, Leszek came to the UK 17 years ago. He earned a decent living as a middle manager in retail yet this career left me feeling wholly unfulfilled. Leszek knew that he wanted to create something that would last. He was used to getting dirty and working with his hands – so he was thrilled to learn that Hereford College of Arts ran a blacksmithing course. The next thing he knew, he quit his job and started training. Since then he has found his passion in producing a series of superb artisan tools and knives, using age-old skills to produce modern objects of desire. His inspiration comes from the history and the traditional methods, getting to grips with hammers, tongs, and fire. Having these skills has paid off more than a career in retail ever would. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFrom Desk Job Burnout to the Life of a Blacksmith860bc9c4-8716-4f1d-8ce6-519a7ccba6beWed, 18 May 2022 20:30:00 +00003836https://216.73.216.191/allTags#429 Is Francis Pope: Munus vs Ministerium - Michael LoftonAn argument has been spreading that Francis is not the pope because Benedict retained some of the papal powers. We ask apologist Michael Lofton to explain the munus/ministerium debate. Cy Kellett: What about the theory that Pope Benedict resigned only part of the papacy? Apologist Michael Lofton is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and our guest this time is Apologist Michael Lofton. Michael Lofton has actually been quite critical of Pope Francis, and so we t…

An argument has been spreading that Francis is not the pope because Benedict retained some of the papal powers. We ask apologist Michael Lofton to explain the munus/ministerium debate. Cy Kellett: What about the theory that Pope Benedict resigned only part of the papacy? Apologist Michael Lofton is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and our guest this time is Apologist Michael Lofton. Michael Lofton has actually been quite critical of Pope Francis, and so we t…

#429 Is Francis Pope: Munus vs Ministerium - Michael Lofton35d52ffe-9c8e-4c2b-9ba7-45d4dd116897Wed, 18 May 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#246A: But I didn't See Him!John 20:17-31 Jesus had risen and his followers got to see him! All were overjoyed except the 1 who &nbsp;wasn't there when Jesus came. Thomas had missed this incredible meeting and doubted what his friends were telling him. We note that Thomas was a real person just like us &amp; like him, we can always talk to Jesus about our questions or doubts. &nbsp;Will Jesus come back to show Thomas too?!? What does Jesus call us who haven't seen him but believe? Tune in to hear this story.&nbsp; To connect with me go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 20:17-31 Jesus had risen and his followers got to see him! All were overjoyed except the 1 who &nbsp;wasn't there when Jesus came. Thomas had missed this incredible meeting and doubted what his friends were telling him. We note that Thomas was a real person just like us &amp; like him, we can always talk to Jesus about our questions or doubts. &nbsp;Will Jesus come back to show Thomas too?!? What does Jesus call us who haven't seen him but believe? Tune in to hear this story.&nbsp; To connect with me go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#246A: But I didn't See Him!ef183f6b-764a-44ba-b470-43fe454836f1Wed, 18 May 2022 10:00:22 +0000676https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2022) Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2022)5f09eb29-9c26-43e4-9ae2-91e576c3c8b9Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2022) Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2022)0b6d48bf-0a4d-4d6c-a6fc-5219dc75fba3Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2022) Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2022)c8567743-3987-496b-9583-cb8d25a36262Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2022) Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how violence begets violence in the reading from 2 Samuel, and shows us how the sins we commit extend much further than ourselves. We also read about the Temple musicians in 1 Chronicles, we hear Psalm 39, written by one of those musicians, Jeduthun. Today&#39;s reading are 2 Samuel 20, 1 Chronicles 25, and Psalm 39. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2022)6ef5c2b1-64dd-4435-812f-56acb3d9d376Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2022) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2022)cd8ef032-50af-4181-8fb5-360429763b37Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2022) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2022)3a6af961-0a06-4e17-b738-6ea2a4b30423Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2022) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2022)a22df072-e68a-4921-ae0f-afbf5074c5b9Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2022) In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, Fr. Mike points out how the loss of David&#39;s son overshadows everything else for a time. The readings are 2 Samuel 19, 1 Chronicles 24, and Psalm 38. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 137: David Mourns Absalom (2022)c7aea795-b821-493b-bd3e-5753514d03f6Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Man Who Coached Michael Jordan AND Kobe Bryant To WIN!: Tim GroverTim Grover is the performance expert who helped to raise the game of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to the legendary levels everyone knows them for. Taking over Michael Jordan’s personal performance team when he was in his early twenties, he’s been working with the world’s top athletes for over three decades. No one knows more about winning than Tim. No one knows more about fitness than Tim. No one knows more about mentality than Tim. But Tim also knows about our hidden insecurities, the ones that drive us and we need to use to our advantage. Tim’s new book, Winning, opens the lid on what it was like to work with two of the greatest basketball players of all time. It is every bit as awe-inspiring as you would expect because none of Michael, Kobe, or Tim was interested in being anything except No. 1. Follow Tim: Twitter - https://twitter.com/attackathletics Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/timgrover Tim's book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Winning-Unforgiving-Greatness-Tim-Grover/dp/1398501905/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Grover is the performance expert who helped to raise the game of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to the legendary levels everyone knows them for. Taking over Michael Jordan’s personal performance team when he was in his early twenties, he’s been working with the world’s top athletes for over three decades. No one knows more about winning than Tim. No one knows more about fitness than Tim. No one knows more about mentality than Tim. But Tim also knows about our hidden insecurities, the ones that drive us and we need to use to our advantage. Tim’s new book, Winning, opens the lid on what it was like to work with two of the greatest basketball players of all time. It is every bit as awe-inspiring as you would expect because none of Michael, Kobe, or Tim was interested in being anything except No. 1. Follow Tim: Twitter - https://twitter.com/attackathletics Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/timgrover Tim's book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Winning-Unforgiving-Greatness-Tim-Grover/dp/1398501905/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Man Who Coached Michael Jordan AND Kobe Bryant To WIN!: Tim Grover4d02e137-7cf7-4f7f-bea0-dce828071c13Mon, 16 May 2022 05:00:00 +00005074https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2022) Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2022)db9a33c8-6100-48a0-b501-6f9a1cc6c5c0Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2022) Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2022)dd043ab4-3f3b-4081-9801-8d058151e51dMon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2022) Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2022)209ec6f4-ef28-4db2-a5db-9d4b0aa3830cMon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2022) Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2022)7c099136-e043-40e6-a084-4f6fe2e6ee8eMon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/15/22 Do Not Be Shocked Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The best you on the worst day of your life. There are a few things that we ought to never be surprised by. One of them is suffering. God does not abandon us in our suffering, he leads us through them. Mass Readings from May 15, 2022: Acts 14:21-27 Psalms 145:8-13Revelation 21:1-5John 13:31-35

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The best you on the worst day of your life. There are a few things that we ought to never be surprised by. One of them is suffering. God does not abandon us in our suffering, he leads us through them. Mass Readings from May 15, 2022: Acts 14:21-27 Psalms 145:8-13Revelation 21:1-5John 13:31-35

full05/15/22 Do Not Be Shocked387b5fee-50d7-4f4e-9c6d-54431bb429efSun, 15 May 2022 10:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/15/22 Do Not Be Shocked Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The best you on the worst day of your life. There are a few things that we ought to never be surprised by. One of them is suffering. God does not abandon us in our suffering, he leads us through them. Mass Readings from May 15, 2022: Acts 14:21-27 Psalms 145:8-13Revelation 21:1-5John 13:31-35

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The best you on the worst day of your life. There are a few things that we ought to never be surprised by. One of them is suffering. God does not abandon us in our suffering, he leads us through them. Mass Readings from May 15, 2022: Acts 14:21-27 Psalms 145:8-13Revelation 21:1-5John 13:31-35

full05/15/22 Do Not Be Shocked34d11794-6d48-435e-ac6e-95e842f0e6fdSun, 15 May 2022 10:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/15/22 Do Not Be Shocked Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The best you on the worst day of your life. There are a few things that we ought to never be surprised by. One of them is suffering. God does not abandon us in our suffering, he leads us through them. Mass Readings from May 15, 2022: Acts 14:21-27 Psalms 145:8-13Revelation 21:1-5John 13:31-35

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The best you on the worst day of your life. There are a few things that we ought to never be surprised by. One of them is suffering. God does not abandon us in our suffering, he leads us through them. Mass Readings from May 15, 2022: Acts 14:21-27 Psalms 145:8-13Revelation 21:1-5John 13:31-35

full05/15/22 Do Not Be Shockedd1c24914-f847-49db-90ac-5d9691c8edeeSun, 15 May 2022 10:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2022) Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2022)b2661188-f8cd-44a4-a65b-eadb04f0669aSun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2022) Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2022)8ad812a2-84c9-40da-b27a-cd15fda5da2aSun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2022) Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2022)d578705d-e5aa-4d79-a82a-67c56e320db1Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2022) Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the events of today&#39;s readings, breaking down Hushai&#39;s advice to Absalom, David&#39;s warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today&#39;s episode. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2022)622a26cd-1394-4ac5-860a-9ba0bbe5ffffSun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2022) Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2022)8958a08f-554d-4139-9c8c-a2cf8d054200Sat, 14 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2022) Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2022)02b439f8-7c29-41de-9046-25dbab652e4cSat, 14 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2022) Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2022)3f6910d3-cbe5-4d42-9c72-d6b583e3c0dcSat, 14 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2022) Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him &quot;what&#39;s the next step?&quot; In today&#39;s readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2022)47275cd7-9459-4971-85eb-c790773d9944Sat, 14 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 57 - Why You Need To Forget About The End Result: Sir David BrailsfordIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. David Brailsford is the Team Principal of INEOS and is the main behind the ‘marginal gains’ philosophy, which can be applied in life and business more broadly, that paying attention to the tiniest details, no matter how small, can add up and together produce a big difference. He has numerous gold medals and multiple Tour De Frances under his belt to show for his philosophy. Here David puts us inside the minds of real champions and reveals the best ways to prepare for events and really place ourselves in the moment. Forgetting about the end result and rooting ourselves in the here and now are key. It might sound hard, but David has made it his business to train people for the biggest stages for twenty years. Want to know how it’s done? Let David explain… Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/Ajq3f7OsYpb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. David Brailsford is the Team Principal of INEOS and is the main behind the ‘marginal gains’ philosophy, which can be applied in life and business more broadly, that paying attention to the tiniest details, no matter how small, can add up and together produce a big difference. He has numerous gold medals and multiple Tour De Frances under his belt to show for his philosophy. Here David puts us inside the minds of real champions and reveals the best ways to prepare for events and really place ourselves in the moment. Forgetting about the end result and rooting ourselves in the here and now are key. It might sound hard, but David has made it his business to train people for the biggest stages for twenty years. Want to know how it’s done? Let David explain… Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/Ajq3f7OsYpb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 57 - Why You Need To Forget About The End Result: Sir David Brailsforda9686565-d144-471d-8cd6-de7ead196e6cFri, 13 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000715https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2022)272c16ec-9cb6-4a14-a239-02ca40feeeebFri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2022)e58a9e4a-74fd-4867-ad21-743002fd493aFri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2022)79f275e8-e3c0-475f-99ae-5a04fc66678cFri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it&#39;s over. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 133: Persevering in Trust (2022)37b4e64b-fbbf-4c83-854e-9a6806b00562Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Truth Is, You're Spiritually Burnt and Want to Quit Are you feeling tired and spiritually exhausted? Do you feel like throwing in the towel on everything? Today Fr. Mike offers us a way to evaluate our spiritual practices, service, and prayer based on our relationship, identity, and mission (RIM) to know what we can remove and keep from our Catholic spiritual life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Are you feeling tired and spiritually exhausted? Do you feel like throwing in the towel on everything? Today Fr. Mike offers us a way to evaluate our spiritual practices, service, and prayer based on our relationship, identity, and mission (RIM) to know what we can remove and keep from our Catholic spiritual life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Truth Is, You're Spiritually Burnt and Want to Quitf87bd294-254f-459c-99be-a2699882c711Thu, 12 May 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Truth Is, You're Spiritually Burnt and Want to Quit Are you feeling tired and spiritually exhausted? Do you feel like throwing in the towel on everything? Today Fr. Mike offers us a way to evaluate our spiritual practices, service, and prayer based on our relationship, identity, and mission (RIM) to know what we can remove and keep from our Catholic spiritual life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Are you feeling tired and spiritually exhausted? Do you feel like throwing in the towel on everything? Today Fr. Mike offers us a way to evaluate our spiritual practices, service, and prayer based on our relationship, identity, and mission (RIM) to know what we can remove and keep from our Catholic spiritual life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Truth Is, You're Spiritually Burnt and Want to Quitaaf21397-092f-430b-8af4-6f0a10b55b84Thu, 12 May 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMicah 3 – Leaders and ProphetsMicah 3

Micah 3

fullMicah 3 – Leaders and Prophets73241376-2245-4544-95b4-d52ff2ac5dfbThu, 12 May 2022 12:30:00 +0000582https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMatthew Hussey: The Secret To Building A Perfect RelationshipMatthew Hussey is one of the world’s most renowned experts on relationships and human connection. He’s not only helped thousands of people be more ready to meet the love of their life, but also how to have a meaningful relationship with them when you do. In this conversation Matthew doesn’t just offer advice, but opens up about how he’s approached relationships in his own life. He freely admits mistakes he’s made, where his approach went wrong, and what he’s learnt. This is some of the most mature and reflective relationship advice I think I’ve ever heard. Because Matthew doesn’t just specialise in how to prepare for the good moments, but how to deal with the bad ones as well. Follow Matthew: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HGzFGt7BLmWDqooUbWGBg Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thematthewhussey Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Hussey is one of the world’s most renowned experts on relationships and human connection. He’s not only helped thousands of people be more ready to meet the love of their life, but also how to have a meaningful relationship with them when you do. In this conversation Matthew doesn’t just offer advice, but opens up about how he’s approached relationships in his own life. He freely admits mistakes he’s made, where his approach went wrong, and what he’s learnt. This is some of the most mature and reflective relationship advice I think I’ve ever heard. Because Matthew doesn’t just specialise in how to prepare for the good moments, but how to deal with the bad ones as well. Follow Matthew: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HGzFGt7BLmWDqooUbWGBg Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thematthewhussey Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMatthew Hussey: The Secret To Building A Perfect Relationship1a546447-f41d-4d61-9658-931b786adb98Thu, 12 May 2022 05:00:00 +00005837https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: David and Absalom (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 132: David and Absalom (2022)0128e882-456a-4786-8d49-43070e38010aThu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: David and Absalom (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 132: David and Absalom (2022)4f77bab3-fc7c-416f-98cd-3752c021499cThu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: David and Absalom (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 132: David and Absalom (2022)8f7db8f4-527f-4971-8fe5-41dcff04504bThu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 132: David and Absalom (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men&#39;s part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 132: David and Absalom (2022)64b90cfa-f3e3-4faf-b4d3-6f7fc028c3c8Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12 Manliest Saints in HistoryToday Sam and John discuss 12 of the manliest saints in history. We go into what we today can learn from how these incredible men lived. It is important to understand the character of these men, the times they lived in, as well as the lessons they teach us. We focus on how they lived their lives and why we should turn to them in various struggles we might face. Regardless of their history, they all lived devoted to God's will in a beautiful way. -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Sam and John discuss 12 of the manliest saints in history. We go into what we today can learn from how these incredible men lived. It is important to understand the character of these men, the times they lived in, as well as the lessons they teach us. We focus on how they lived their lives and why we should turn to them in various struggles we might face. Regardless of their history, they all lived devoted to God's will in a beautiful way. -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full12 Manliest Saints in History18e60eef-bc25-42dd-b9f7-5416d120c5b9Wed, 11 May 2022 20:30:00 +00003894https://216.73.216.191/allTags#428 You Don&#8217;t Need the Silver Bullet Proof for God - Logan GageEver wished for a killer proof to convince all of Twitter that God exists? Logan Gage, head of the philosophy department at Franciscan University, says there is actually a better strategy. Maybe just point to the variety of evidence, and help others to see it. Cy Kellett: I know you want it, but you don&#8217;t need that one killer argument to prove God&#8217;s existence. Dr. Logan Gage is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and especially in this, it used to b…

Ever wished for a killer proof to convince all of Twitter that God exists? Logan Gage, head of the philosophy department at Franciscan University, says there is actually a better strategy. Maybe just point to the variety of evidence, and help others to see it. Cy Kellett: I know you want it, but you don&#8217;t need that one killer argument to prove God&#8217;s existence. Dr. Logan Gage is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and especially in this, it used to b…

#428 You Don&#8217;t Need the Silver Bullet Proof for God - Logan Gagef146affe-1041-45cd-aef5-a7ed98568667Wed, 11 May 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#245A: Jesus Heals a Paralyzed ManMark 1:41-45 &amp; 2:1-12 Today, we hear a paralyzed man get lowered from the roof in hopes to get in front of Jesus and be healed. I wonder if the paralyzed man was disappointed when the 1st thing Jesus says to him is "Young man, your sins are forgiven.” What? They had gone through all this trouble to have him walk again…what was this about sins? &nbsp;As we continue the story, Jesus shows us that the biggest issue is our sin but the good news is that He can forgive them. We are reminded of the love He has for us as evidenced by the sacrifice He made to forgive us.&nbsp; Today's episode is sponsored by Fabric. Protecting your family by creating a will or signing up for term life insurance has never been easier. Check it out-- &nbsp;meetfabric.com/kbs To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com For those who are interested, episode #6 of The Chosen is free to watch on Peacock and is the video version of this scripture. It is PG so use your discretion.&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark 1:41-45 &amp; 2:1-12 Today, we hear a paralyzed man get lowered from the roof in hopes to get in front of Jesus and be healed. I wonder if the paralyzed man was disappointed when the 1st thing Jesus says to him is "Young man, your sins are forgiven.” What? They had gone through all this trouble to have him walk again…what was this about sins? &nbsp;As we continue the story, Jesus shows us that the biggest issue is our sin but the good news is that He can forgive them. We are reminded of the love He has for us as evidenced by the sacrifice He made to forgive us.&nbsp; Today's episode is sponsored by Fabric. Protecting your family by creating a will or signing up for term life insurance has never been easier. Check it out-- &nbsp;meetfabric.com/kbs To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com For those who are interested, episode #6 of The Chosen is free to watch on Peacock and is the video version of this scripture. It is PG so use your discretion.&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#245A: Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Mane410ed5f-698e-48e3-800d-4f3fbc133b7cWed, 11 May 2022 10:00:45 +0000696https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: Hope for the Future (2022) Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 131: Hope for the Future (2022)ea19779e-138a-4c62-bcff-0eea8f8dba07Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: Hope for the Future (2022) Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 131: Hope for the Future (2022)d302c545-4188-4b82-b6ac-71f75ee69712Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: Hope for the Future (2022) Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 131: Hope for the Future (2022)d13c0710-2843-4559-acd8-a054d1e77c3cWed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 131: Hope for the Future (2022) Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what&#39;s in your past - things you&#39;ve done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 131: Hope for the Future (2022)dee52e89-c00a-4928-86ff-20f6ef2d863aWed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2022) Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2022)9fe87b6c-837e-4519-887a-bc2acd6a0959Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2022) Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2022)9e70ac06-3d8b-4d86-8f03-abcda0302ffcTue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2022) Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2022)836c1996-9d4e-4088-b7bf-90f7b5389d2bTue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2022) Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 130: Nathan Condemns David (2022)173674ca-f970-4a04-abec-8b7901e2a77eTue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/08/22 The Time of Great Distress Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. You are not abandoned. You are not alone. You are not afraid. Our lives are marked by stress. Not only is stress unavoidable, it is necessary. The main question is: what is our response to stress? Mass Readings from May 8, 2022: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-3, 5Revelation 7:9, 14-17 John 10:27-30

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. You are not abandoned. You are not alone. You are not afraid. Our lives are marked by stress. Not only is stress unavoidable, it is necessary. The main question is: what is our response to stress? Mass Readings from May 8, 2022: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-3, 5Revelation 7:9, 14-17 John 10:27-30

full05/08/22 The Time of Great Distress405e9629-13fc-4d37-8d3b-5b4466a13475Mon, 09 May 2022 18:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/08/22 The Time of Great Distress Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. You are not abandoned. You are not alone. You are not afraid. Our lives are marked by stress. Not only is stress unavoidable, it is necessary. The main question is: what is our response to stress? Mass Readings from May 8, 2022: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-3, 5Revelation 7:9, 14-17 John 10:27-30

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. You are not abandoned. You are not alone. You are not afraid. Our lives are marked by stress. Not only is stress unavoidable, it is necessary. The main question is: what is our response to stress? Mass Readings from May 8, 2022: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-3, 5Revelation 7:9, 14-17 John 10:27-30

full05/08/22 The Time of Great Distress1c181fa9-a853-466f-ba42-f53507a9239bMon, 09 May 2022 18:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/08/22 The Time of Great Distress Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. You are not abandoned. You are not alone. You are not afraid. Our lives are marked by stress. Not only is stress unavoidable, it is necessary. The main question is: what is our response to stress? Mass Readings from May 8, 2022: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-3, 5Revelation 7:9, 14-17 John 10:27-30

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. You are not abandoned. You are not alone. You are not afraid. Our lives are marked by stress. Not only is stress unavoidable, it is necessary. The main question is: what is our response to stress? Mass Readings from May 8, 2022: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-3, 5Revelation 7:9, 14-17 John 10:27-30

full05/08/22 The Time of Great Distressad2ad9ea-af88-4e42-84ef-a64007949492Mon, 09 May 2022 18:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsClasspass Founder: Quitting My 9-5 Led To A $1 Billion Business: Payal KadakiaPayal is the founder of Classpass, the app that’s helped millions of users find their passion. Her own love of dancing encouraged her to start a business which enabled anyone, anywhere to find something they loved to do. When Payal’s parents moved to America with no money and no connections, they had to completely start their life from scratch. Payal grew up in a home where her mother often wasn’t home, working late-night shifts to keep her family going.  How far Payal has come. Today she shares exactly how she got there. The sheer determination with which she ruthlessly sets her goals and priorities, and then systematically chases after them with everything she’s got, was hugely inspiring to me, and I’m sure it will be to you too. Follow Payal: Twitter - https://twitter.com/payalkadakia Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/payal Payal's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/LifePass-Groundbreaking-Approach-Goal-Setting/dp/1399706756 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Payal is the founder of Classpass, the app that’s helped millions of users find their passion. Her own love of dancing encouraged her to start a business which enabled anyone, anywhere to find something they loved to do. When Payal’s parents moved to America with no money and no connections, they had to completely start their life from scratch. Payal grew up in a home where her mother often wasn’t home, working late-night shifts to keep her family going.  How far Payal has come. Today she shares exactly how she got there. The sheer determination with which she ruthlessly sets her goals and priorities, and then systematically chases after them with everything she’s got, was hugely inspiring to me, and I’m sure it will be to you too. Follow Payal: Twitter - https://twitter.com/payalkadakia Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/payal Payal's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/LifePass-Groundbreaking-Approach-Goal-Setting/dp/1399706756 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullClasspass Founder: Quitting My 9-5 Led To A $1 Billion Business: Payal Kadakiae08f024b-7910-4d23-9ef3-1ddf17703bf9Mon, 09 May 2022 05:00:00 +00004337https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2022)5db30388-6f37-436a-97f4-9d37ecd1ed4bMon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2022)e4e768ca-ee11-4107-b336-4bb00767fd28Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2022)6fd8af29-1965-46ef-b4b0-fdc45c49aab9Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down David&#39;s tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David&#39;s road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 129: David Commits Adultery (2022)5290b9f0-0096-4e62-83d4-b77817d4d8f5Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2022) As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2022)5a449d3f-299e-426c-a71d-5a52de29a096Sun, 08 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2022) As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2022)807676d6-6cd0-407c-ac2a-73b9f4bb3e03Sun, 08 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2022) As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2022)211f6e51-f592-4327-837e-b2919ca23ab7Sun, 08 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2022) As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel&#39;s battles. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2022)96839977-2254-4330-8b04-2dfb48351bddSun, 08 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2022) Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2022)b3c41b80-ba24-489d-a280-21fb3f40e808Sat, 07 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2022) Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2022)ac76fe9e-75b3-44c4-b80e-04b86ece7dcbSat, 07 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2022) Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2022)c9b282ac-aa48-48e0-9bba-dd3023392d1cSat, 07 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2022) Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to David&#39;s kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan&#39;s lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2022)1bab8d6c-5440-4d14-b86c-1e44528fc279Sat, 07 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 56 - The Only Way To Build Confidence: Jacqueline GoldIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Jaqueline Gold has been the CEO of AnnSummers for over thirty years, and has had to overcome a lot of demons and obstacles in her life. But the attitude she’s employed to tackle these is nothing short of incredible. In this moment, Jacqueline discusses how shy she first was and she overcame that. She reiterated here that we aren’t born shy. It’s often our situational environments that create and shape who we are later on. No matter how shy or inverted we are, everyone has a fire inside them, an ambition and a burning desire to do what they believe is right. Jacqueline is a great believer that courage comes first, it forces you out of your comfort zone, and when you do this, confidence will come and great things will happen. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/e4eJGthNMpb Jacqueline - https://jacquelinegold.com https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinegoldcbe/ Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Jaqueline Gold has been the CEO of AnnSummers for over thirty years, and has had to overcome a lot of demons and obstacles in her life. But the attitude she’s employed to tackle these is nothing short of incredible. In this moment, Jacqueline discusses how shy she first was and she overcame that. She reiterated here that we aren’t born shy. It’s often our situational environments that create and shape who we are later on. No matter how shy or inverted we are, everyone has a fire inside them, an ambition and a burning desire to do what they believe is right. Jacqueline is a great believer that courage comes first, it forces you out of your comfort zone, and when you do this, confidence will come and great things will happen. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/e4eJGthNMpb Jacqueline - https://jacquelinegold.com https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinegoldcbe/ Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 56 - The Only Way To Build Confidence: Jacqueline Gold51e4e936-c5e7-42e2-b95e-a3e2e975a3b4Fri, 06 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000355https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: David's Victories (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 126: David's Victories (2022)593af8f9-00d5-4f1c-82f9-31b621f66ea6Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: David's Victories (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 126: David's Victories (2022)995290b7-7cee-4f50-a6e0-dfae9b8e7a65Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: David's Victories (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 126: David's Victories (2022)7b0a4ec3-7409-4c62-a931-ab2eaa58043aFri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 126: David's Victories (2022) Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 126: David's Victories (2022)a16267f1-a2f1-47b6-8cf9-b58b4ccba163Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoes God Have a Love Language? Most of us are familiar with the 5 Love Languages; gift-giving acts of service, physical touch, words of affirmation, and quality time. But which of these is how God gives and receives love? Today Fr. Mike shares with us how God often loves us not in the way we might expect or prefer but in the way that most draws us into union with him. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Most of us are familiar with the 5 Love Languages; gift-giving acts of service, physical touch, words of affirmation, and quality time. But which of these is how God gives and receives love? Today Fr. Mike shares with us how God often loves us not in the way we might expect or prefer but in the way that most draws us into union with him. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDoes God Have a Love Language?e641f51b-58e8-44dc-9299-24b1c74ac152Thu, 05 May 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoes God Have a Love Language? Most of us are familiar with the 5 Love Languages; gift-giving acts of service, physical touch, words of affirmation, and quality time. But which of these is how God gives and receives love? Today Fr. Mike shares with us how God often loves us not in the way we might expect or prefer but in the way that most draws us into union with him. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Most of us are familiar with the 5 Love Languages; gift-giving acts of service, physical touch, words of affirmation, and quality time. But which of these is how God gives and receives love? Today Fr. Mike shares with us how God often loves us not in the way we might expect or prefer but in the way that most draws us into union with him. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDoes God Have a Love Language?bc00ba37-6feb-421e-9abd-a8f5c3763f7aThu, 05 May 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#427 Los Cristeros: The Catholic Warriors of Mexico - Christopher CheckChris Check, president of Catholic Answers, joins us for a Cinco de Mayo bonus episode to discuss some of the struggles faced by the Catholic Church in 20th Century Mexico. It’s a dramatic story with astonishing heroes and heroines, and nasty villains, one of whom called himself, “The personal enemy of God.” …

Chris Check, president of Catholic Answers, joins us for a Cinco de Mayo bonus episode to discuss some of the struggles faced by the Catholic Church in 20th Century Mexico. It’s a dramatic story with astonishing heroes and heroines, and nasty villains, one of whom called himself, “The personal enemy of God.” …

#427 Los Cristeros: The Catholic Warriors of Mexico - Christopher Checke0a6d3fc-9d29-4fae-bf6b-d89f748a6420Thu, 05 May 2022 14:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMicah 2 – Plans and False ProphetsMicah 2

Micah 2

fullMicah 2 – Plans and False Prophets345e0363-e2fb-4488-984a-d102637d86d6Thu, 05 May 2022 12:30:00 +0000629https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Find Ultimate Fulfilment At Work: Marcus BuckinghamMarcus Buckingham, is one of the world's most in-demand career experts and the author of several best-selling business books including, ‘First, Break All The Rules’, ‘Nine Lies About Work’ and ‘Love + Work’. He is known as the world’s most prominent researcher on strengths and leadership at work, and today leads research at the ADP Research Institute. Marcus is used to consulting with teams at brands such as Disney, Coca-Cola, Microsoft and Facebook and focuses on strengths versus weaknesses, how to take feedback, how to build on strengths and identify leadership. From struggling with a stammer in his early teens, to becoming a prolific public speaker, Marcus opens up about how he overcame it as well as touching on many other insightful topics. We talk about how to become a great manager, how to make your employees happy and what a strength really is. I want to thank Marcus for his enthusiasm and true love for what he knows so much about. I hope you will learn something from this because I certainly did. Follow Marcus: Twitter - https://twitter.com/mwbuckingham Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marcusbuckingham Marcus' book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Work-Find-What-Rest-ebook/dp/B08T24QK35 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcus Buckingham, is one of the world's most in-demand career experts and the author of several best-selling business books including, ‘First, Break All The Rules’, ‘Nine Lies About Work’ and ‘Love + Work’. He is known as the world’s most prominent researcher on strengths and leadership at work, and today leads research at the ADP Research Institute. Marcus is used to consulting with teams at brands such as Disney, Coca-Cola, Microsoft and Facebook and focuses on strengths versus weaknesses, how to take feedback, how to build on strengths and identify leadership. From struggling with a stammer in his early teens, to becoming a prolific public speaker, Marcus opens up about how he overcame it as well as touching on many other insightful topics. We talk about how to become a great manager, how to make your employees happy and what a strength really is. I want to thank Marcus for his enthusiasm and true love for what he knows so much about. I hope you will learn something from this because I certainly did. Follow Marcus: Twitter - https://twitter.com/mwbuckingham Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marcusbuckingham Marcus' book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Work-Find-What-Rest-ebook/dp/B08T24QK35 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow To Find Ultimate Fulfilment At Work: Marcus Buckingham384249ae-ab56-47f2-9542-22755b15c257Thu, 05 May 2022 05:00:00 +00006029https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Covenant with David (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 125: Covenant with David (2022)cc21fcdf-c7f2-4e80-9c76-0127193f1e1cThu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Covenant with David (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 125: Covenant with David (2022)c426ecc7-62a1-42e6-960b-bb88ce1982a1Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Covenant with David (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 125: Covenant with David (2022)9464f5b8-cefa-44f9-ad62-93d464819a7cThu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 125: Covenant with David (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 125: Covenant with David (2022)62e66037-1442-43f3-9eb7-00ffccc3d033Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhite-Supremacist Converts to Catholicism Speaks on Truth and BeautyWe are joined by a former white supremacist and now a devout Catholic man of letters, Joseph Pearce. We discuss his conversion to Catholicism from a life of hatred, G.K. Chesterton, and why men must read poetry. Joseph shares with us the intimate tie between poetry and prayer, he clarifies our thoughts on truth and beauty, and drives home how poetry identifies and assists in the completion of an authentic man. Please join us in this conversation. "True perception comes with virtue, specifically the virtue of humility, it is humility that gives us a sense of gratitude, it is gratitude that opens the eyes to wonder, and it is only when the eyes are open to wonder that we are moved to contemplation, and it is only when we are moved to contemplation that the mind is open to dilation, and it is dilation which is the full opening of the mind to reality." - Joseph Pearce on The Catholic Gentleman Joseph Pearce is a premier literary biographer and author of our time, especially in reviewing the depths of the Catholic literary tradition. He is the author of acclaimed biographies of G.K. Chesterton, Oscar Wilde, Hilaire Belloc, and J.R.R. Tolkien, and books on English poetry and literature. He has hosted two 13-part television series about Shakespeare on EWTN, and has also written and presented documentaries on EWTN on the Catholicism of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. His verse drama, Death Comes for the War Poets, was performed off-Broadway to critical acclaim. Website - https://jpearce.co New Book - Benedict XVI: Defender of the Faith - https://tanbooks.com/products/books/spiritual-warfare/virtue-vice/benedict-xvi-defender-of-the-faith -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by a former white supremacist and now a devout Catholic man of letters, Joseph Pearce. We discuss his conversion to Catholicism from a life of hatred, G.K. Chesterton, and why men must read poetry. Joseph shares with us the intimate tie between poetry and prayer, he clarifies our thoughts on truth and beauty, and drives home how poetry identifies and assists in the completion of an authentic man. Please join us in this conversation. "True perception comes with virtue, specifically the virtue of humility, it is humility that gives us a sense of gratitude, it is gratitude that opens the eyes to wonder, and it is only when the eyes are open to wonder that we are moved to contemplation, and it is only when we are moved to contemplation that the mind is open to dilation, and it is dilation which is the full opening of the mind to reality." - Joseph Pearce on The Catholic Gentleman Joseph Pearce is a premier literary biographer and author of our time, especially in reviewing the depths of the Catholic literary tradition. He is the author of acclaimed biographies of G.K. Chesterton, Oscar Wilde, Hilaire Belloc, and J.R.R. Tolkien, and books on English poetry and literature. He has hosted two 13-part television series about Shakespeare on EWTN, and has also written and presented documentaries on EWTN on the Catholicism of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. His verse drama, Death Comes for the War Poets, was performed off-Broadway to critical acclaim. Website - https://jpearce.co New Book - Benedict XVI: Defender of the Faith - https://tanbooks.com/products/books/spiritual-warfare/virtue-vice/benedict-xvi-defender-of-the-faith -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhite-Supremacist Converts to Catholicism Speaks on Truth and Beautyc58d0b25-6ac5-428c-aa99-471a5d950541Wed, 04 May 2022 20:30:00 +00003515https://216.73.216.191/allTags#426 The End of Roe? - Joe HeschmeyerIt looks like Roe v. Wade is finally about to be overruled. What does it mean that the news has been leaked? What does the draft decision say? Joe Heschmeyer joins us to discuss what appears to be very happy news. Cy Kellett: Apparently, Roe v. Wade will be overturned. Joe Heschmeyer is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Thank you so much for being with us. Cy Kellett: We&#8217;re going to respond to a recent news story in this episode, because it&#8217;s a b…

It looks like Roe v. Wade is finally about to be overruled. What does it mean that the news has been leaked? What does the draft decision say? Joe Heschmeyer joins us to discuss what appears to be very happy news. Cy Kellett: Apparently, Roe v. Wade will be overturned. Joe Heschmeyer is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Thank you so much for being with us. Cy Kellett: We&#8217;re going to respond to a recent news story in this episode, because it&#8217;s a b…

#426 The End of Roe? - Joe Heschmeyerac23a7f9-53e0-41e0-8810-9cc3d3fc3aceWed, 04 May 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#244A: Daniel Part 6: Daniel and the Lions DenDaniel 6 To respect the variety of ages and stages of life that listen, I have adapted some of this so please go back and read the scriptures yourself including what is appropriate for your family. Today is the last episode in our Daniel series! As we end, we find Daniel in a very scary situation.... in the lion's den. Daniel had done everything right yet it seemed like everything was going wrong. This story reminds us that even though we do the right things, the outcome can still feel wrong. But be encouraged b/c we hear that God never leaves Daniel's side. The apply section discusses that God loves us and is with us on good days and hard days too. I hope you've enjoyed the Daniel series and if you have missed any, I'd highly recommend you go back and start at Daniel part one. To connect with me go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel 6 To respect the variety of ages and stages of life that listen, I have adapted some of this so please go back and read the scriptures yourself including what is appropriate for your family. Today is the last episode in our Daniel series! As we end, we find Daniel in a very scary situation.... in the lion's den. Daniel had done everything right yet it seemed like everything was going wrong. This story reminds us that even though we do the right things, the outcome can still feel wrong. But be encouraged b/c we hear that God never leaves Daniel's side. The apply section discusses that God loves us and is with us on good days and hard days too. I hope you've enjoyed the Daniel series and if you have missed any, I'd highly recommend you go back and start at Daniel part one. To connect with me go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#244A: Daniel Part 6: Daniel and the Lions Den4113d36d-dc90-420b-87b9-6e24c56ae68cWed, 04 May 2022 10:00:00 +00001227https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: King David Rules (2022) Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 124: King David Rules (2022)02f2cd50-8ece-49f7-ad02-0a5b901f064eWed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: King David Rules (2022) Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 124: King David Rules (2022)a33b4642-3d5a-4671-9081-2102b737b65bWed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: King David Rules (2022) Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 124: King David Rules (2022)acf138e1-9faa-4bcd-aaf6-5dbc0fc8f564Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 124: King David Rules (2022) Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 124: King David Rules (2022)e02ddfaf-d04c-46ee-8b8c-1f69dac6083fWed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2022)771dbe68-ba90-4b05-8ad5-0e22c342d929Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2022)7b546b1a-1bbd-4226-9aab-c57fb6808f4dTue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2022)f25e51e5-2e73-40b0-a1fa-d8c086460792Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David&#39;s reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul&#39;s son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2022)2face36f-71ff-4624-b48c-0a9c373c7a58Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/01/22 Wasted Potential Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. Use your potential. Jesus called Peter to sacrifice his potential so that his life and his death might glorify God. You are I are called to pick our spot, to pour ourselves out in such a way that God would be known, loved, and glorified. Mass Readings from May 1, 2022: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-13Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. Use your potential. Jesus called Peter to sacrifice his potential so that his life and his death might glorify God. You are I are called to pick our spot, to pour ourselves out in such a way that God would be known, loved, and glorified. Mass Readings from May 1, 2022: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-13Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19

full05/01/22 Wasted Potential04316558-075c-4add-8aab-52d354664aceMon, 02 May 2022 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/01/22 Wasted Potential Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. Use your potential. Jesus called Peter to sacrifice his potential so that his life and his death might glorify God. You are I are called to pick our spot, to pour ourselves out in such a way that God would be known, loved, and glorified. Mass Readings from May 1, 2022: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-13Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. Use your potential. Jesus called Peter to sacrifice his potential so that his life and his death might glorify God. You are I are called to pick our spot, to pour ourselves out in such a way that God would be known, loved, and glorified. Mass Readings from May 1, 2022: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-13Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19

full05/01/22 Wasted Potentialcf26894f-3f93-44a4-9668-d2b9cda870fbMon, 02 May 2022 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/01/22 Wasted Potential Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. Use your potential. Jesus called Peter to sacrifice his potential so that his life and his death might glorify God. You are I are called to pick our spot, to pour ourselves out in such a way that God would be known, loved, and glorified. Mass Readings from May 1, 2022: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-13Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. Use your potential. Jesus called Peter to sacrifice his potential so that his life and his death might glorify God. You are I are called to pick our spot, to pour ourselves out in such a way that God would be known, loved, and glorified. Mass Readings from May 1, 2022: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-13Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19

full05/01/22 Wasted Potentialf14454df-4679-4c39-9e82-4c44fdd2e229Mon, 02 May 2022 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJessie J: I Quit Music, Deleted An Album, Then Changed My MindJessie J is a singer and songwriter who has been singing professionally since she was 11 years old. In 2010 she shot to fame with the release of her first single, Do It Like A Dude. She has since sold millions of records, performed at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics, and been a judge on the talent shows The Voice and The Voice Kids. This episode with Jessie is a special conversation. She was candid and open about the highs and lows throughout her life, and shared with me some things that she has never voiced before. From her early childhood memories, to the fame and success of her music, to health issues and grief, Jessie spoke with such honesty and tenderness. But she also talks about how she has enabled herself to break open and embrace the grief that she has stored up and hidden away. Jessie is someone who has always come out fighting, and here she goes into how that’s been possible in a way she never has before. We learn about how to stay grounded as you become famous, especially in the dizzying swirl of Los Angeles. I want to thank Jessie for her honesty and for taking the time to record this episode with me, it will certainly change how you think about a lot of things in life. Follow Jessie J: Twitter - https://twitter.com/jessiej Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessiej Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessie J is a singer and songwriter who has been singing professionally since she was 11 years old. In 2010 she shot to fame with the release of her first single, Do It Like A Dude. She has since sold millions of records, performed at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics, and been a judge on the talent shows The Voice and The Voice Kids. This episode with Jessie is a special conversation. She was candid and open about the highs and lows throughout her life, and shared with me some things that she has never voiced before. From her early childhood memories, to the fame and success of her music, to health issues and grief, Jessie spoke with such honesty and tenderness. But she also talks about how she has enabled herself to break open and embrace the grief that she has stored up and hidden away. Jessie is someone who has always come out fighting, and here she goes into how that’s been possible in a way she never has before. We learn about how to stay grounded as you become famous, especially in the dizzying swirl of Los Angeles. I want to thank Jessie for her honesty and for taking the time to record this episode with me, it will certainly change how you think about a lot of things in life. Follow Jessie J: Twitter - https://twitter.com/jessiej Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessiej Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJessie J: I Quit Music, Deleted An Album, Then Changed My Mind70c5b621-d83e-4e72-864e-651ae776c7c8Mon, 02 May 2022 05:00:00 +00006595https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2022) In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2022)f8dd3ec7-6a42-4f3e-849d-da14cfddc09dMon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2022) In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2022)d892f93f-91b8-41df-97ec-08ea9dcb0d2fMon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2022) In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2022)51b55324-5fed-4cac-b1a3-be5a6d089225Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2022) In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 122: Abner Is Killed (2022)dea6998d-b935-4613-8279-a3f4c70d2b03Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ. The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ. The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2022)8e8eae19-938a-4faf-a149-7238fae0c98fSun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ. The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ. The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2022)d97d86bc-092b-4c46-ab59-cde5ee41b9a5Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ. The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ. The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2022)6b10f7f8-cb76-41b6-91ed-40f677affd3eSun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ. The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn&#39;t end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ. The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 121: Cycle of Violence (2022)fba95ecc-98fb-4f0b-80bc-12aa1373aaeaSun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2022) Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2022)ae9e26be-4b2f-44d5-88df-3afcb682119fSat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2022) Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2022)a6f5396b-ca54-4c08-ac77-9a61a862b48dSat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2022) Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2022)80d36432-767d-4217-9666-5ff98c9dc600Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2022) Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God&#39;s grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 120: David Mourns Saul (2022)86986a56-afc9-46c1-92e7-d00f60b09fd5Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 55 - This Method Will Boost Your Productivity: Ali AbdaalIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This week I’m bringing back an episode from August last year with Ali Abdaal; a doctor, business entrepreneur, public speaker and all-round expert. It is important to resurface these ideas about productivity so that we can get the most out of our lives. This was an incredibly engaging conversation, as he tells me how he manages to squeeze every moment from his day. Ali mentions here that in order to do our tasks in the most efficient way, we should shift our mindset to think they are fun. This means that we become intrinsically motivated to complete them. One way in which we can do this is change ‘I have to…’ to ‘I get to…’. Shifting our mind to think that something is fun, will make us feel so much better about ourselves once the task is done. I also mentioned that when I have my own time to choose when I can be productive, I create time sensitive and task specific blocks in my mind. This helps to create a tick box mentality, and one which I can intertwine with what Ali says here. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/5r583D34Apb Ali - https://twitter.com/AliAbdaal?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/aliabdaal/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This week I’m bringing back an episode from August last year with Ali Abdaal; a doctor, business entrepreneur, public speaker and all-round expert. It is important to resurface these ideas about productivity so that we can get the most out of our lives. This was an incredibly engaging conversation, as he tells me how he manages to squeeze every moment from his day. Ali mentions here that in order to do our tasks in the most efficient way, we should shift our mindset to think they are fun. This means that we become intrinsically motivated to complete them. One way in which we can do this is change ‘I have to…’ to ‘I get to…’. Shifting our mind to think that something is fun, will make us feel so much better about ourselves once the task is done. I also mentioned that when I have my own time to choose when I can be productive, I create time sensitive and task specific blocks in my mind. This helps to create a tick box mentality, and one which I can intertwine with what Ali says here. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/5r583D34Apb Ali - https://twitter.com/AliAbdaal?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.instagram.com/aliabdaal/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 55 - This Method Will Boost Your Productivity: Ali Abdaal92d6eb06-34d1-4326-a106-c1af03552b88Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000391https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: David's Wisdom (2022) In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 119: David's Wisdom (2022)3ff16289-5bf5-49fc-96d1-e200d20809b7Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: David's Wisdom (2022) In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 119: David's Wisdom (2022)767ef4ca-3062-4655-a904-144a01f4434fFri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: David's Wisdom (2022) In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 119: David's Wisdom (2022)724b513b-8e77-4016-abde-ff87c8a1f962Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 119: David's Wisdom (2022) In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David&#39;s wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 119: David's Wisdom (2022)e06ea5e8-4b56-4514-b200-a8443fc1cd01Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Got a Tattoo?!? What happened? Did Fr. Mike change his mind on tattoos? Today Fr. Mike reveals his recent tattoo, why he got it, and why he’s not really happy about it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What happened? Did Fr. Mike change his mind on tattoos? Today Fr. Mike reveals his recent tattoo, why he got it, and why he’s not really happy about it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Got a Tattoo?!?7bf0050d-3447-4e0f-9a1f-49bf97817fb5Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Got a Tattoo?!? What happened? Did Fr. Mike change his mind on tattoos? Today Fr. Mike reveals his recent tattoo, why he got it, and why he’s not really happy about it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What happened? Did Fr. Mike change his mind on tattoos? Today Fr. Mike reveals his recent tattoo, why he got it, and why he’s not really happy about it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Got a Tattoo?!?1aa8a58e-9a3a-469f-b65e-e2004cbfe74aThu, 28 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMicah 1 - JudgmentMicah 1

Micah 1

fullMicah 1 - Judgment3ebe53a3-f719-48db-8114-b038b9410ecfThu, 28 Apr 2022 12:30:00 +0000528https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTerry Crews: How My Porn Addiction Nearly Ended My MarriageTerry Crews is a NFL player turned film and TV star, featuring in a wide range of hugely successful shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, White Chicks, Everybody Hates Chris and Idiocracy. Escaping his abusive father, and spending decades cultivating his bodybuilder physique and mentality, Terry then broke into the Hollywood scene. This episode is the Terry Crews we have never seen before. We talk about some extremely deep, raw material and explore his deeply personal story of his childhood which led him into an addiction to appearing outwardly tough. His journey to where he is now is inspiring and the way he speaks about it is so humbling. Certain areas of his life that became out of control such as violence, sex, relationships, racism, shame, made him learn how to seek control of himself and his environment. His latest book, Tough: My Journey to True Power, is a moving autobiography where Terry faces these insecurities and distressing memories. Follow Terry: Twitter - https://twitter.com/terrycrews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/terrycrews Terry's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tough-My-Journey-True-Power/dp/0593329805/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1651096152&sr=8-2 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terry Crews is a NFL player turned film and TV star, featuring in a wide range of hugely successful shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, White Chicks, Everybody Hates Chris and Idiocracy. Escaping his abusive father, and spending decades cultivating his bodybuilder physique and mentality, Terry then broke into the Hollywood scene. This episode is the Terry Crews we have never seen before. We talk about some extremely deep, raw material and explore his deeply personal story of his childhood which led him into an addiction to appearing outwardly tough. His journey to where he is now is inspiring and the way he speaks about it is so humbling. Certain areas of his life that became out of control such as violence, sex, relationships, racism, shame, made him learn how to seek control of himself and his environment. His latest book, Tough: My Journey to True Power, is a moving autobiography where Terry faces these insecurities and distressing memories. Follow Terry: Twitter - https://twitter.com/terrycrews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/terrycrews Terry's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tough-My-Journey-True-Power/dp/0593329805/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1651096152&sr=8-2 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTerry Crews: How My Porn Addiction Nearly Ended My Marriaged709dbec-be65-4a27-9a52-9e876854d205Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +00005216https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2022)4bd65d52-9204-454f-8384-ddfd7fa4d7dbThu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2022)8fd279ae-035e-401a-8722-179506b1d959Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2022)ab37a29a-cb40-4b8c-a671-75a4357e47f6Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul&#39;s despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God&#39;s promise, instead of resorting to sinful acts. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 27-28 and Psalm 34. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 118: King Saul Despairs (2022)213a0be4-975d-4332-be8e-f17bc739934cThu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFinding Joy and Faith in CookingToday Sam and John are joined by a culinary chef and Catholic, Jim Churches to discuss his life as a chef and how we as men can appreciate and find a deeper meaning in food. We talk about his life as a professional chef, his Catholic faith and how it enters his kitchen, how to make an amazing steak, and what one ingredient makes everything better. Homeschool Connections Cooking Course with Jim Churches - homeschoolconnections.com forthcoming for the 2022/2023 school year. Email them at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com for questions. Jim Churches has over 29 years of Foodservice Experience, with 19 years as a Corporate Executive Chef in Food Manufacturing. He is the Culinary advisor to many High school/College culinary programs. He is also a culinary advisory board member and content contributor for Chef Magazine. In addition to numerous awards, he is a Certified Executive Chef and Certified Culinary Administrator with the American Culinary Federation. Jim is married with 3 children and runs a number of Catholic charitable campaigns where he can donate his skills to help parishes, pregnancy centers, and children in need.  -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Sam and John are joined by a culinary chef and Catholic, Jim Churches to discuss his life as a chef and how we as men can appreciate and find a deeper meaning in food. We talk about his life as a professional chef, his Catholic faith and how it enters his kitchen, how to make an amazing steak, and what one ingredient makes everything better. Homeschool Connections Cooking Course with Jim Churches - homeschoolconnections.com forthcoming for the 2022/2023 school year. Email them at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com for questions. Jim Churches has over 29 years of Foodservice Experience, with 19 years as a Corporate Executive Chef in Food Manufacturing. He is the Culinary advisor to many High school/College culinary programs. He is also a culinary advisory board member and content contributor for Chef Magazine. In addition to numerous awards, he is a Certified Executive Chef and Certified Culinary Administrator with the American Culinary Federation. Jim is married with 3 children and runs a number of Catholic charitable campaigns where he can donate his skills to help parishes, pregnancy centers, and children in need.  -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFinding Joy and Faith in Cooking79816a41-9acd-41d0-9899-92f7d004ca5dWed, 27 Apr 2022 20:30:00 +00002977https://216.73.216.191/allTags#425 Spiritual Warfare for Apologists - Dan BurkeGood apologetics is not just a quest to have the right answer. It is, instead, one tool in a larger struggle to win souls. This means that it involves spiritual battle. Our guest, Dan Burke, explains spiritual battle for apologists. Cy Kellett: You want to defend the church? Don&#8217;t neglect your own spiritual life. Dan Burke is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. I remember being a young California Catholic heading off to Boston College to study theology and…

Good apologetics is not just a quest to have the right answer. It is, instead, one tool in a larger struggle to win souls. This means that it involves spiritual battle. Our guest, Dan Burke, explains spiritual battle for apologists. Cy Kellett: You want to defend the church? Don&#8217;t neglect your own spiritual life. Dan Burke is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. I remember being a young California Catholic heading off to Boston College to study theology and…

#425 Spiritual Warfare for Apologists - Dan Burkebc34905b-f4ae-4637-ad3f-23795b61f552Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2022) Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2022)74ed2659-7f22-4bf9-8e64-b414aef340ddWed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2022) Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2022)6aa3247f-4e46-4e12-b122-d4cbed95aa76Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2022) Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2022)bf944c57-f434-4492-b2c6-1302829a054dWed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2022) Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both as a man of faith and as a fallen son of God, but we continue to walk with him because we too are striving for a life with Christ. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 26 and Psalm 56. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2022)304aa252-e437-47ae-bbad-380135465113Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: David and Abigail (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 116: David and Abigail (2022)f62ba368-9337-4a4b-ba77-3fe981bb062aTue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: David and Abigail (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 116: David and Abigail (2022)42704f05-a395-4e90-84e9-5f5d4674ec3bTue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: David and Abigail (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 116: David and Abigail (2022)c6af3673-1660-4204-a7be-b7860da2eaddTue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 116: David and Abigail (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be a better man through Abigail. Where has God put these types of relationships in our lives? Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 25 and Psalm 63. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 116: David and Abigail (2022)51f015b1-af93-489a-bb7b-3f9c6e8dcf74Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/24/22 Be Mercy Homily from the Sunday of Divine Mercy. Mercy is the love that we deserve the least when we need it the most. The fact of the Resurrection of Jesus has introduced something new into this world of misery. The Cross and Resurrection introduced the possibility of mercy. Not only have we encountered the mercy of God, but we have been commissioned to be mercy in the midst of a world filled with misery. Mass Readings from April 4, 2022: Acts 5:12-16 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19 John 20:19-31

Homily from the Sunday of Divine Mercy. Mercy is the love that we deserve the least when we need it the most. The fact of the Resurrection of Jesus has introduced something new into this world of misery. The Cross and Resurrection introduced the possibility of mercy. Not only have we encountered the mercy of God, but we have been commissioned to be mercy in the midst of a world filled with misery. Mass Readings from April 4, 2022: Acts 5:12-16 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19 John 20:19-31

full04/24/22 Be Mercye185761c-e5d9-44a4-b897-dec812cba2b5Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/24/22 Be Mercy Homily from the Sunday of Divine Mercy. Mercy is the love that we deserve the least when we need it the most. The fact of the Resurrection of Jesus has introduced something new into this world of misery. The Cross and Resurrection introduced the possibility of mercy. Not only have we encountered the mercy of God, but we have been commissioned to be mercy in the midst of a world filled with misery. Mass Readings from April 4, 2022: Acts 5:12-16 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19 John 20:19-31

Homily from the Sunday of Divine Mercy. Mercy is the love that we deserve the least when we need it the most. The fact of the Resurrection of Jesus has introduced something new into this world of misery. The Cross and Resurrection introduced the possibility of mercy. Not only have we encountered the mercy of God, but we have been commissioned to be mercy in the midst of a world filled with misery. Mass Readings from April 4, 2022: Acts 5:12-16 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19 John 20:19-31

full04/24/22 Be Mercya916d4c9-700f-4171-94ed-740da365f4b2Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/24/22 Be Mercy Homily from the Sunday of Divine Mercy. Mercy is the love that we deserve the least when we need it the most. The fact of the Resurrection of Jesus has introduced something new into this world of misery. The Cross and Resurrection introduced the possibility of mercy. Not only have we encountered the mercy of God, but we have been commissioned to be mercy in the midst of a world filled with misery. Mass Readings from April 4, 2022: Acts 5:12-16 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19 John 20:19-31

Homily from the Sunday of Divine Mercy. Mercy is the love that we deserve the least when we need it the most. The fact of the Resurrection of Jesus has introduced something new into this world of misery. The Cross and Resurrection introduced the possibility of mercy. Not only have we encountered the mercy of God, but we have been commissioned to be mercy in the midst of a world filled with misery. Mass Readings from April 4, 2022: Acts 5:12-16 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19 John 20:19-31

full04/24/22 Be Mercydeb084f9-970e-414e-a755-fecac5abf403Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPiers Morgan: Dealing With Repeat Failure, Death Threats & RegretsPiers Morgan is a journalist and television host who hasn't stayed out of the headlines since being made the youngest newspaper editor in Britain when he took over the News of the World at the age of 28, almost 30 years ago. Over the years he has attracted controversy for his disputed tactics in breaking news stories and television interviews. He is also the author of several best-selling memoirs. His long affinity for journalism has seen him leaving and starting new roles across ITV, CNN and NBC. Some of the shows include Piers Morgan Life Stories, Good Morning Britain, Britain’s Got Talent, and his newest - Piers Morgan Uncensored, beginning April 24 on the new TalkTv. In this conversation we touch subjects of mental resilience, cancel-culture, mental health and veganism. You may not like it, it may not be comfortable to listen to, but this interview was an important debate which made me think about many of the things we spoke about. Piers believes his voice of common sense, acts as a vital counter-narrative to have in society and encourages us to build resilience, stimulate debate and stop over labelling things. Follow Piers: Twitter - https://twitter.com/piersmorgan Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/piersmorgan Piers Morgan Uncensored - https://www.youtube.com/c/PiersMorganUncensored/featured Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Piers Morgan is a journalist and television host who hasn't stayed out of the headlines since being made the youngest newspaper editor in Britain when he took over the News of the World at the age of 28, almost 30 years ago. Over the years he has attracted controversy for his disputed tactics in breaking news stories and television interviews. He is also the author of several best-selling memoirs. His long affinity for journalism has seen him leaving and starting new roles across ITV, CNN and NBC. Some of the shows include Piers Morgan Life Stories, Good Morning Britain, Britain’s Got Talent, and his newest - Piers Morgan Uncensored, beginning April 24 on the new TalkTv. In this conversation we touch subjects of mental resilience, cancel-culture, mental health and veganism. You may not like it, it may not be comfortable to listen to, but this interview was an important debate which made me think about many of the things we spoke about. Piers believes his voice of common sense, acts as a vital counter-narrative to have in society and encourages us to build resilience, stimulate debate and stop over labelling things. Follow Piers: Twitter - https://twitter.com/piersmorgan Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/piersmorgan Piers Morgan Uncensored - https://www.youtube.com/c/PiersMorganUncensored/featured Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullPiers Morgan: Dealing With Repeat Failure, Death Threats & Regrets3d77acb1-d27f-4a43-81cf-fb12043e26dbMon, 25 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +00004519https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2022) Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not un-choose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not un-choose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2022)5a5f2800-6ae6-4f1d-a87e-fe937c6b5a63Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2022) Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not un-choose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not un-choose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2022)42f8b5a8-83b6-45bc-a12f-e0c999e1cc3fMon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2022) Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not un-choose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not un-choose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2022)9bcb9e5a-6882-4e12-9c8e-14d8c64c90bcMon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2022) Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not un-choose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not un-choose those he has chosen, and never loses faith in us. Even if we feel someone is in power unjustly, it&#39;s God who decides who holds power, not us. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 24 and Psalm 57. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 115: King Saul is Spared (2022)f3e4c70a-7d68-4fa7-8c38-bb5037249f43Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2022) Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2022)23e22ae0-1555-4dcd-868d-15b7b24fc929Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2022) Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2022)4a5747b6-ec6b-45a4-a9b9-564f6ae598f0Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2022) Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2022)9b635903-4c9d-4ecb-8021-315f969f6190Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2022) Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example for us while discerning God&#39;s will. He also points out how God is working constantly in our lives, even if we don&#39;t see half of what he&#39;s doing. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 23 and Psalm 54. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 114: David Saves Keilah (2022)db50dcfa-14fd-44b6-b9d0-4fa42c241415Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: Broken Trust (2022) In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 113: Broken Trust (2022)4bd1a2c2-b587-46f7-a1e9-874149a056a4Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: Broken Trust (2022) In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 113: Broken Trust (2022)e5ffc299-d22a-4475-8677-25aaf2b07bbeSat, 23 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: Broken Trust (2022) In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 113: Broken Trust (2022)87cdbfcd-fd56-49da-b9bd-37c5cdb52b4eSat, 23 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 113: Broken Trust (2022) In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. Today we read 1 Samuel 21-22 and Psalm 52. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 113: Broken Trust (2022)c3f18865-c615-4340-9bc3-4982332d199aSat, 23 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 54 - How You Should Make Every Big Decision: Rochelle HumesIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This week, I have chosen a clip from my episode with Rochelle Humes, who spoke to me so openly about her life, chasing the highest goals like never before. Rochelle has been performing professionally and presenting television since she was in school, and is also the entrepreneur behind innovative hair and skincare brand My Little Coco. Rochelle found success by being true to herself, and following her instincts. We all know this can be hard to do, so here we talk about how to make those decisions easier. The 51% theory is something that I learnt off Barack Obama at a talk we both did in Brazil. It comes down to if we are always looking for 100% of the facts, data and certainty to get our decisions over the line, it leads to huge procrastination and time-wasting. Getting to that 51% is a much more efficient system, and it reassures us that it will be the right decision to make. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/6bwLmjTyppb Rochelle - https://twitter.com/rochellehumes?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/rochellehumes/ Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This week, I have chosen a clip from my episode with Rochelle Humes, who spoke to me so openly about her life, chasing the highest goals like never before. Rochelle has been performing professionally and presenting television since she was in school, and is also the entrepreneur behind innovative hair and skincare brand My Little Coco. Rochelle found success by being true to herself, and following her instincts. We all know this can be hard to do, so here we talk about how to make those decisions easier. The 51% theory is something that I learnt off Barack Obama at a talk we both did in Brazil. It comes down to if we are always looking for 100% of the facts, data and certainty to get our decisions over the line, it leads to huge procrastination and time-wasting. Getting to that 51% is a much more efficient system, and it reassures us that it will be the right decision to make. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/6bwLmjTyppb Rochelle - https://twitter.com/rochellehumes?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/rochellehumes/ Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 54 - How You Should Make Every Big Decision: Rochelle Humesf3f33183-17ff-4521-b84e-9105f9bcd09fFri, 22 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000411https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: True Friendship (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 112: True Friendship (2022)31ced9a7-a7f0-4370-86a4-0f4ed81d28f5Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: True Friendship (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 112: True Friendship (2022)0a033f41-0aef-4431-be5f-35b65dd37abfFri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: True Friendship (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 112: True Friendship (2022)43fb4bf4-e918-40ec-95b8-2cff4d34ae59Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 112: True Friendship (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, and points out how true and virtuous friendship is so rare and special. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm 142. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 112: True Friendship (2022)14d95142-398d-42e6-8339-5ccef73f8146Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe True, the Good and the Beautiful: A Lesson in Human Flourishing Today Fr. Mike unpacks the three Transcendentals; Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, and why and how our hearts can be misled by emotion and feelings at times which distorts these fundamental realities.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Today Fr. Mike unpacks the three Transcendentals; Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, and why and how our hearts can be misled by emotion and feelings at times which distorts these fundamental realities.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe True, the Good and the Beautiful: A Lesson in Human Flourishing7faf5d76-4be2-41b8-87b2-743f536bcb0aThu, 21 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe True, the Good and the Beautiful: A Lesson in Human Flourishing Today Fr. Mike unpacks the three Transcendentals; Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, and why and how our hearts can be misled by emotion and feelings at times which distorts these fundamental realities.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Today Fr. Mike unpacks the three Transcendentals; Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, and why and how our hearts can be misled by emotion and feelings at times which distorts these fundamental realities.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe True, the Good and the Beautiful: A Lesson in Human Flourishing2d0b610c-f8c8-45c0-8f44-cdff0ea3a83bThu, 21 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsObadiah – Obadiah's VisionObadiah

Obadiah

fullObadiah – Obadiah's Visione31c0536-cf97-4888-979f-19d590035696Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:30:00 +0000519https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLilly Singh: My Deepest Insecurities Led To My Greatest AchievementsLilly Singh is one of the biggest influencers on the planet who was the first woman of colour to have a syndicated talk show on network television, but after it was abruptly cancelled she’s had to start from scratch on what she wants to do and where she’s going. With over 14 million youtube subscribers and over 11 million instagram followers, the world has always had a keen interest in Lilly’s story. She’s an incredible person who builds from her strong foundation of values, and has had to think increasingly more about what exactly those values are. This is also the first instalment of The Diary of a CEO: USA, as I caught up with Lilly in California. Over the coming weeks and months, you will get to see some incredible conversations with guests the likes of which we’ve never seen before. Bringing more value, more incredible stories, and more world-beating expertise. Get ready, because this is going to be an unbelievable journey. Follow Lilly: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lilly YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfm4y4rHF5HGrSr-qbvOwOg Lilly’s book - https://www.amazon.com/Be-Triangle-Being-Getting-Shape Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lilly Singh is one of the biggest influencers on the planet who was the first woman of colour to have a syndicated talk show on network television, but after it was abruptly cancelled she’s had to start from scratch on what she wants to do and where she’s going. With over 14 million youtube subscribers and over 11 million instagram followers, the world has always had a keen interest in Lilly’s story. She’s an incredible person who builds from her strong foundation of values, and has had to think increasingly more about what exactly those values are. This is also the first instalment of The Diary of a CEO: USA, as I caught up with Lilly in California. Over the coming weeks and months, you will get to see some incredible conversations with guests the likes of which we’ve never seen before. Bringing more value, more incredible stories, and more world-beating expertise. Get ready, because this is going to be an unbelievable journey. Follow Lilly: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lilly YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfm4y4rHF5HGrSr-qbvOwOg Lilly’s book - https://www.amazon.com/Be-Triangle-Being-Getting-Shape Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullLilly Singh: My Deepest Insecurities Led To My Greatest Achievements5fa0a206-699b-434d-892a-3cf47a72ad5aThu, 21 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +00005492https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2022) Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2022)6ed44132-2034-4353-86ca-8d36d969f08eThu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2022) Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2022)ea22a93a-443d-4596-b113-198869cd9461Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2022) Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2022)587388ea-1669-49eb-8a05-ef6ccd924e15Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2022) Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan&#39;s brotherly friendship with David, and Saul&#39;s bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to kill him. Today we read 1 Samuel 18-19 and Psalm 59. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2022)20c39d87-fc02-4435-a032-3918bde058deThu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Be Catholic and Not Just ChristianToday Sam and John discuss why the Church and her authority are necessary to maintain the fullness of truth and guide men in their personal lives. We go into the issues that the Church has had in her history as well as in 2022. We discuss our reasoning for being Catholic today, one of us as a convert and one of us as a Catholic from infancy. 🔴 Leather Journal - https://bit.ly/tcg-leather-journal -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Sam and John discuss why the Church and her authority are necessary to maintain the fullness of truth and guide men in their personal lives. We go into the issues that the Church has had in her history as well as in 2022. We discuss our reasoning for being Catholic today, one of us as a convert and one of us as a Catholic from infancy. 🔴 Leather Journal - https://bit.ly/tcg-leather-journal -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy Be Catholic and Not Just Christianb4f74857-2325-4eee-b019-73a59cc5d0d9Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:30:00 +00003064https://216.73.216.191/allTags#424 Why Jesus Gave Bishops Authority to Teach - Suan SonnaCatholics can use to Scripture to defend the fact that Jesus empowered the Church with a permanent magisterium, but our guest, Suan Sonna, says we should also just use some common sense when we explain the magisterium to Protestant Christians. Cy Kellett: Does the church actually have the authority to speak for Jesus? Suan Sonna is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. And one of the things that we Catholics have to defend is the idea that Jesus left a teaching church, a church with the authorit…

Catholics can use to Scripture to defend the fact that Jesus empowered the Church with a permanent magisterium, but our guest, Suan Sonna, says we should also just use some common sense when we explain the magisterium to Protestant Christians. Cy Kellett: Does the church actually have the authority to speak for Jesus? Suan Sonna is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. And one of the things that we Catholics have to defend is the idea that Jesus left a teaching church, a church with the authorit…

#424 Why Jesus Gave Bishops Authority to Teach - Suan Sonna76db5b89-d6ce-4af5-b18a-c61e96dac235Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#243A: Daniel part 5: Will King Nebuchadnezzar Learn His Lesson?Daniel 4:28-37 In our last Daniel episode, episode #240, we heard the king writing a letter explaining a bizarre dream he had. If you missed it, make sure to go back and listen because this episode builds upon it.&nbsp; The king's dream ends up coming true &amp; God humbles him in this process. We discuss the difference b/n humility and pride and are reminded that God was so patient w/ the king. God offers us this same, loving patience when we ask for his forgiveness. God doesn’t roll his eyes when we ask for forgiveness yet again but instead, he’s so patient, so loving, that he HE wants to hear from us.....bring us &nbsp;back to Him when we wander off the path b/c He loves us so much! Today's episode is sponsored by Fabric. Protecting your family by creating a will or signing up for term life insurance has never been easier. Check it out-- &nbsp;meetfabric.com/kbs Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel 4:28-37 In our last Daniel episode, episode #240, we heard the king writing a letter explaining a bizarre dream he had. If you missed it, make sure to go back and listen because this episode builds upon it.&nbsp; The king's dream ends up coming true &amp; God humbles him in this process. We discuss the difference b/n humility and pride and are reminded that God was so patient w/ the king. God offers us this same, loving patience when we ask for his forgiveness. God doesn’t roll his eyes when we ask for forgiveness yet again but instead, he’s so patient, so loving, that he HE wants to hear from us.....bring us &nbsp;back to Him when we wander off the path b/c He loves us so much! Today's episode is sponsored by Fabric. Protecting your family by creating a will or signing up for term life insurance has never been easier. Check it out-- &nbsp;meetfabric.com/kbs Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#243A: Daniel part 5: Will King Nebuchadnezzar Learn His Lesson?16234dae-03ea-4fbe-9125-76243438df31Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000821https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: David and Goliath (2022) Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 110: David and Goliath (2022)8c9fbd8a-f082-4cda-94bb-89522607ef5eWed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: David and Goliath (2022) Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 110: David and Goliath (2022)a028b966-07c7-4706-a3b5-079e03e7d601Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: David and Goliath (2022) Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 110: David and Goliath (2022)c139e55a-cfbf-487c-aa26-7843616c21c2Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 110: David and Goliath (2022) Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David&#39;s heroic courage in this battle came from David&#39;s faithfulness to God and to the small tasks entrusted to him as a shepherd. We learn that when we are faithful and courageous in small matters, we can face the giants in our bigger battles. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 110: David and Goliath (2022)85b204ca-be46-4585-8565-59c99a0e71d0Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2022) As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2022)aab46442-3c99-4408-aa2c-10c79a98c767Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2022) As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2022)f35646f7-a953-46b3-9afb-19f1aaf27081Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2022) As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2022)b7bc98b1-a1ca-4a29-bd46-d8b11a3be262Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2022) As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read about Saul&#39;s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God&#39;s own heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 109: A Heart of Obedience (2022)20d8fdad-41b5-4fa7-876d-58acee4e5580Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCraig David Opens Up About His Painful Rise, Fall & RedemptionCraig David is a singer and DJ who has sold over 15 million records worldwide. With over 20 years in the music industry, he is one of the world’s best-known singers. But when he found his career falling away beneath him, Craig had to reinvent himself. Coming back with the incredibly popular TS5, Craig has risen to the top, fallen back and then rebuilt himself back to exactly where he left off. Nothing reveals the truth about yourself more than having it all and (most of it) being taken away. Craig had to dig deep and express what was true to himself, but first he had to find out what that meant. Follow Craig: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/craigdavid Twitter - https://twitter.com/craigdavid Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig David is a singer and DJ who has sold over 15 million records worldwide. With over 20 years in the music industry, he is one of the world’s best-known singers. But when he found his career falling away beneath him, Craig had to reinvent himself. Coming back with the incredibly popular TS5, Craig has risen to the top, fallen back and then rebuilt himself back to exactly where he left off. Nothing reveals the truth about yourself more than having it all and (most of it) being taken away. Craig had to dig deep and express what was true to himself, but first he had to find out what that meant. Follow Craig: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/craigdavid Twitter - https://twitter.com/craigdavid Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCraig David Opens Up About His Painful Rise, Fall & Redemption56fd85f6-1b32-4d9e-8ca8-238a536a574eMon, 18 Apr 2022 05:01:00 +00005847https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2022) Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2022)dde741c8-cc53-46ba-8a74-d8399d1f15b5Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2022) Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2022)03c16b84-443e-4b83-a13a-0a04066144b3Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2022) Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2022)53ad6322-fe39-4f2f-b7bb-ffd60a560c4dMon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2022) Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul&#39;s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 108: Saul's Vanity (2022)d274d751-7c6e-48d5-8b7d-d7706ee883fdMon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/17/22 Nothing Homily from the Mass of Easter Day. What did he see? John ran to the tomb and looked in. He saw and believed. What did he see? Mass Readings from April 17, 2022: Acts 10:34, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

Homily from the Mass of Easter Day. What did he see? John ran to the tomb and looked in. He saw and believed. What did he see? Mass Readings from April 17, 2022: Acts 10:34, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

full04/17/22 Nothing046705ec-7aef-4f6e-aec5-dff58835398aSun, 17 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/17/22 Nothing Homily from the Mass of Easter Day. What did he see? John ran to the tomb and looked in. He saw and believed. What did he see? Mass Readings from April 17, 2022: Acts 10:34, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

Homily from the Mass of Easter Day. What did he see? John ran to the tomb and looked in. He saw and believed. What did he see? Mass Readings from April 17, 2022: Acts 10:34, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

full04/17/22 Nothing8edfafe8-f58f-47ba-b614-228a3ef76da6Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/17/22 Nothing Homily from the Mass of Easter Day. What did he see? John ran to the tomb and looked in. He saw and believed. What did he see? Mass Readings from April 17, 2022: Acts 10:34, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

Homily from the Mass of Easter Day. What did he see? John ran to the tomb and looked in. He saw and believed. What did he see? Mass Readings from April 17, 2022: Acts 10:34, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

full04/17/22 Nothingb99d2180-942f-4116-b613-708ac987e3b0Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2022) As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2022)c5ee0b77-8d44-4cb1-84f3-c52dcfe33982Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2022) As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2022)1a4d7258-8a6a-4b95-bcb6-9be007371354Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2022) As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2022)d3e963be-4d69-4f29-882f-731ed3491be1Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2022) As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things that God does not want for us, he is still with us. The readings are 1 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 55. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 107: Samuel's Speech (2022)26f12702-1254-4f8c-982a-541e13343875Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2022) As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2022)bb3510fb-5973-4f4b-bd08-436ea542b55aSat, 16 Apr 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2022) As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2022)cddc2217-8302-4c45-a63f-bd0ed6a01429Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2022) As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2022)1ad85f16-058c-4f5c-8803-e5dbeb9f46a6Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2022) As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the significance of the readings from Proverbs. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 9-10 and Proverbs 6:23-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 106: Saul Is Chosen (2022)ea8c3c49-0138-45ab-8b21-e5d3fcb2e6fdSat, 16 Apr 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 20228859dca0-c24e-461b-950c-a7a1085ca561Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022424e1456-64e9-484e-87ff-0a71afca3aa9Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022934dd391-8f69-4d7b-8b29-a4c33facde75Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) - 202250a6e9f3-f37e-4ddd-a9aa-b7afc9e91da8Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/15/22 The Crown of Thorns Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. The heart of envy. The crown of thorns reveals the darkness of the human heart. This darkness is in each one of us in the form of envy. Mass Readings from April 15, 2022: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. The heart of envy. The crown of thorns reveals the darkness of the human heart. This darkness is in each one of us in the form of envy. Mass Readings from April 15, 2022: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full04/15/22 The Crown of Thornsea46a84a-6eef-4385-a59b-120799dc2c17Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/15/22 The Crown of Thorns Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. The heart of envy. The crown of thorns reveals the darkness of the human heart. This darkness is in each one of us in the form of envy. Mass Readings from April 15, 2022: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. The heart of envy. The crown of thorns reveals the darkness of the human heart. This darkness is in each one of us in the form of envy. Mass Readings from April 15, 2022: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full04/15/22 The Crown of Thornsd5773084-cc9c-4289-8859-449d33b63147Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/15/22 The Crown of Thorns Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. The heart of envy. The crown of thorns reveals the darkness of the human heart. This darkness is in each one of us in the form of envy. Mass Readings from April 15, 2022: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. The heart of envy. The crown of thorns reveals the darkness of the human heart. This darkness is in each one of us in the form of envy. Mass Readings from April 15, 2022: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full04/15/22 The Crown of Thorns031e3ef8-695b-4f27-80dc-92b059501edfFri, 15 Apr 2022 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike and Mark Wahlberg on Father Stu | What "Picking Up Your Cross" Looks Like Today Fr. Mike had the chance to interview Mark Wahlberg about his amazing new movie, &quot;Father Stu,&quot; which follows the incredible true story of Fr. Stuart Long, a &quot;boxer-turned-priest who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption.&quot; Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Today Fr. Mike had the chance to interview Mark Wahlberg about his amazing new movie, &quot;Father Stu,&quot; which follows the incredible true story of Fr. Stuart Long, a &quot;boxer-turned-priest who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption.&quot; Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike and Mark Wahlberg on Father Stu | What "Picking Up Your Cross" Looks Like4dcbb89e-90d6-44d9-8eae-930e3da5d194Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike and Mark Wahlberg on Father Stu | What "Picking Up Your Cross" Looks Like Today Fr. Mike had the chance to interview Mark Wahlberg about his amazing new movie, &quot;Father Stu,&quot; which follows the incredible true story of Fr. Stuart Long, a &quot;boxer-turned-priest who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption.&quot; Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Today Fr. Mike had the chance to interview Mark Wahlberg about his amazing new movie, &quot;Father Stu,&quot; which follows the incredible true story of Fr. Stuart Long, a &quot;boxer-turned-priest who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption.&quot; Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike and Mark Wahlberg on Father Stu | What "Picking Up Your Cross" Looks Likebfdd0dc6-d181-4218-98b2-5c18518b7adeFri, 15 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 53 - Why Doing This Is More Important Than Ever Before: Johann HariIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Johann Hari, is the man behind multiple bestselling books speculating on depression, anxiety, happiness, and loneliness. In this clip, we talk about the important role spending time reading plays in our lives. We are so absorbed in the information that we see across social media because of the short and fast forms they are presented to us in. Whether that’s twitter posts or Instagram captions, the medium of these messages make us impatient when it comes to reading a book. Johann calls it screen inferiority which diminishes our ability to retain information. He explains that instead of skimming (or scrolling) across loads of things, we need to take a bit of time to think about one thing. Slowing down, looking at one bit and spending time thinking about what you are actually reading is how we are going to increase our engagement. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/9vzo9qSXdpb Johann - https://twitter.com/johannhari101?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/johann.hari/ Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Johann Hari, is the man behind multiple bestselling books speculating on depression, anxiety, happiness, and loneliness. In this clip, we talk about the important role spending time reading plays in our lives. We are so absorbed in the information that we see across social media because of the short and fast forms they are presented to us in. Whether that’s twitter posts or Instagram captions, the medium of these messages make us impatient when it comes to reading a book. Johann calls it screen inferiority which diminishes our ability to retain information. He explains that instead of skimming (or scrolling) across loads of things, we need to take a bit of time to think about one thing. Slowing down, looking at one bit and spending time thinking about what you are actually reading is how we are going to increase our engagement. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/9vzo9qSXdpb Johann - https://twitter.com/johannhari101?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/johann.hari/ Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 53 - Why Doing This Is More Important Than Ever Before: Johann Hari90c4563d-46c9-4951-bd43-a2c49f8131c5Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000518https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: It Is Finished (2022) In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 105: It Is Finished (2022)f7c9ed09-7fc4-4783-bdc0-d4b52885c081Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: It Is Finished (2022) In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 105: It Is Finished (2022)92e7fd33-bc56-4474-8a3d-86e3c82c4f55Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: It Is Finished (2022) In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 105: It Is Finished (2022)fbdb5e4b-fd57-413b-8e5b-69086181a414Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 105: It Is Finished (2022) In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today&#39;s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 105: It Is Finished (2022)64ad193e-38f3-42c0-a58a-c352417f81ffFri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/14/22 Last Words: The Final Last Word Homily from the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. All of Jesus’ words are summed up in one word. On the cross, Jesus’ life ends with the same perspective He has had from the beginning: He trusts His Father. Mass Readings from April 14, 2022: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. All of Jesus’ words are summed up in one word. On the cross, Jesus’ life ends with the same perspective He has had from the beginning: He trusts His Father. Mass Readings from April 14, 2022: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full04/14/22 Last Words: The Final Last Wordc6999368-0f67-4f1a-90f5-86547ff845c0Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/14/22 Last Words: The Final Last Word Homily from the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. All of Jesus’ words are summed up in one word. On the cross, Jesus’ life ends with the same perspective He has had from the beginning: He trusts His Father. Mass Readings from April 14, 2022: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. All of Jesus’ words are summed up in one word. On the cross, Jesus’ life ends with the same perspective He has had from the beginning: He trusts His Father. Mass Readings from April 14, 2022: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full04/14/22 Last Words: The Final Last Word4a135b1a-a887-44a0-9884-840f612d32f8Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/14/22 Last Words: The Final Last Word Homily from the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. All of Jesus’ words are summed up in one word. On the cross, Jesus’ life ends with the same perspective He has had from the beginning: He trusts His Father. Mass Readings from April 14, 2022: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. All of Jesus’ words are summed up in one word. On the cross, Jesus’ life ends with the same perspective He has had from the beginning: He trusts His Father. Mass Readings from April 14, 2022: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full04/14/22 Last Words: The Final Last Word85c54f2b-56e4-40ab-a1c2-47bca1759743Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAmos 9 – Israel to be DestroyedAmos 9

Amos 9

fullAmos 9 – Israel to be Destroyed32ac3b52-d1e1-4c74-9903-c5263d7f652dThu, 14 Apr 2022 12:30:00 +0000595https://216.73.216.191/allTags#242A: Jesus is AliveMatthew 28, Luke 23, &amp; John 19 This is perfect for Easter! Jesus is placed in the tomb but he does not stay there? We hear the joyful news of what happens on that 3rd day! Jesus is victorious!!! &nbsp;Our story reminds us of who Jesus is and why we should rightfully place our hope in our Savior and in him alone. Happy Easter everyone! To contact me, please go to kbspodcast.com&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 28, Luke 23, &amp; John 19 This is perfect for Easter! Jesus is placed in the tomb but he does not stay there? We hear the joyful news of what happens on that 3rd day! Jesus is victorious!!! &nbsp;Our story reminds us of who Jesus is and why we should rightfully place our hope in our Savior and in him alone. Happy Easter everyone! To contact me, please go to kbspodcast.com&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#242A: Jesus is Alivea1a81e7f-3b3d-4718-aba9-3aa9e1e159c5Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000714https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Single Biggest Killer Of Relationships: Lewis HowesLewis is the host of The School of Greatness podcast and the author of The Mask of Masculinity. An icon of American self-development, Lewis’ podcast has been downloaded hundreds of millions of times, and helped hundreds of millions of people. But the first person Lewis had to help is himself. Someone who always ran towards things that made him feel safe, whether that be towards working out, towards the need to get girls to like him, or away from his trauma. But an outside injury, and a reckoning with his inside trauma, meant Lewis had to start from zero. What strikes me about Lewis is someone who’s come so far after his life was turned upside down. When his world was spinning around, Lewis saw the way forwards. Follow Lewis: Twitter - https://twitter.com/LewisHowes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lewis is the host of The School of Greatness podcast and the author of The Mask of Masculinity. An icon of American self-development, Lewis’ podcast has been downloaded hundreds of millions of times, and helped hundreds of millions of people. But the first person Lewis had to help is himself. Someone who always ran towards things that made him feel safe, whether that be towards working out, towards the need to get girls to like him, or away from his trauma. But an outside injury, and a reckoning with his inside trauma, meant Lewis had to start from zero. What strikes me about Lewis is someone who’s come so far after his life was turned upside down. When his world was spinning around, Lewis saw the way forwards. Follow Lewis: Twitter - https://twitter.com/LewisHowes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Single Biggest Killer Of Relationships: Lewis Howese345c319-3fba-4879-8d25-e82a98015362Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:08:00 +00005709https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2022)b25bfc47-370e-4fd2-8784-75ddf324d56eThu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2022)7b064590-a587-4509-b439-67c263205c6bThu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2022)dc56edf6-074c-470c-b0c9-b29a873f0b2cThu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his disciples but for us as well. We also dive into Christ&#39;s trial with Pilate, and how the actions of the Jews are much like ours today. Today&#39;s readings are John 16-18 and Proverbs 6:12-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2022)823351b6-4c40-4507-bc21-d3d73d38eed0Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBishop Strickland’s Direct Challenge to All Catholic MenToday Sam and John are joined by a shepherd and fatherly leader, Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler Texas. We have the great privilege of hearing from Bishop Strickland about why the world needs real men, as well as the virtues and spirituality needed to be a real man. Our modern times have thrown us dozens of competing images of what it means to be a man and we need strong examples to set things right. We discuss how you can embrace this call to true masculinity and live your God-given role in your family and society. 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 - https://ex90.cc/gentleman Website - https://www.bishopstrickland.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/bishopoftyler -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Sam and John are joined by a shepherd and fatherly leader, Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler Texas. We have the great privilege of hearing from Bishop Strickland about why the world needs real men, as well as the virtues and spirituality needed to be a real man. Our modern times have thrown us dozens of competing images of what it means to be a man and we need strong examples to set things right. We discuss how you can embrace this call to true masculinity and live your God-given role in your family and society. 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 - https://ex90.cc/gentleman Website - https://www.bishopstrickland.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/bishopoftyler -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBishop Strickland’s Direct Challenge to All Catholic Menad62a9bf-53db-4586-98db-dd412b8f2a63Wed, 13 Apr 2022 19:30:00 +00003125https://216.73.216.191/allTags#423 Holy Week Through the Eyes of the Apostles - Rod BennettRod Bennett&#8217;s new book, These Twelve, helps us see Jesus&#8217; mission through the eyes of the Apostles. For Holy Week, Bennett reflects on what the Apostle&#8217;s experienced as Jesus continued to teach them even as he suffered his passion. Cy Kellett: Holy Week through the eyes of the apostles. Rod Bennett is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and for Holy Week, a special conversation with Rod Bennett. Many people know Rod Bennett as the author of t…

Rod Bennett&#8217;s new book, These Twelve, helps us see Jesus&#8217; mission through the eyes of the Apostles. For Holy Week, Bennett reflects on what the Apostle&#8217;s experienced as Jesus continued to teach them even as he suffered his passion. Cy Kellett: Holy Week through the eyes of the apostles. Rod Bennett is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and for Holy Week, a special conversation with Rod Bennett. Many people know Rod Bennett as the author of t…

#423 Holy Week Through the Eyes of the Apostles - Rod Bennett1882233d-1589-4930-be64-d2aa5f35e55aWed, 13 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#241A: I don't Know Him...Peter's DenialJohn 18:1-18, 25-26 &amp; John 13:36-38 This is a perfect episode to prepare us for Easter. The story reminds the listeners that Jesus always knew Peter would deny him and that Judas would betray him. It reassures us that Jesus had a plan all along and was not surprised. Just as we heard w/ Peter, &nbsp;you can never do anything that Jesus doesn’t already know about AND he still chooses to love YOU. &nbsp;Jesus loves you b/c you’re YOU! You are his child, made in His image. No matter how many roosters crow in your life, Jesus will still lovingly welcome you back w/ open arms. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 18:1-18, 25-26 &amp; John 13:36-38 This is a perfect episode to prepare us for Easter. The story reminds the listeners that Jesus always knew Peter would deny him and that Judas would betray him. It reassures us that Jesus had a plan all along and was not surprised. Just as we heard w/ Peter, &nbsp;you can never do anything that Jesus doesn’t already know about AND he still chooses to love YOU. &nbsp;Jesus loves you b/c you’re YOU! You are his child, made in His image. No matter how many roosters crow in your life, Jesus will still lovingly welcome you back w/ open arms. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#241A: I don't Know Him...Peter's Denial50bfdcd4-ca64-4591-bf4f-98bbed7fd048Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000832https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2022) Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2022)f6e3480c-b71f-4800-8bd4-d3cd935a1ebdWed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2022) Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2022)015645c2-855b-4c52-8452-e02fe0c2e710Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2022) Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2022)107ef9b3-83ea-415a-b773-0352b7216eaeWed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2022) Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas&#39; life, and highlights Jesus&#39; words of conviction to the disciples before his death on the cross. He also explains how important it is to bring Jesus into our temptation, and to not hide our hearts from him like Judas did. Today&#39;s readings are John 13-15 and Proverbs 6:6-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 103: Judas' Secrecy (2022)83c51a11-49d0-4bba-9f79-3cfbf68b1fd1Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2022) Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2022)37417836-40a6-4cf1-bd1f-f924b806c75aTue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2022) Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2022)5c9781c9-67dd-40ee-8405-b24abe99baa4Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2022) Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2022)8f108c4b-5a09-4cc0-9276-de7e7e980c66Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2022) Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the sorrow that breaks us but also how he took that hopelessness and brought forth life. He also explains how the covenants we&#39;ve seen in the Old Testament are all leading to the eternal covenant that will be instituted through Christ on the Cross. Today&#39;s readings are John 10-12 and Proverbs 6:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 102: The Death of Lazarus (2022)e8651eab-9fb8-4422-8cdb-ae0bfc3050adTue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#422 Father Stu and Faith at the Movies - Mark WahlbergMark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson share a few thoughts on what makes a good “faith” movie as we discuss their excellent new film Father Stu. After that we get the lowdown on the real Father Stu from his friend and fellow priest Father Bart Tolleson. Cy Kellett: Finally a great movie about the priesthood. Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson and Father Bart Tolleson, next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Maybe you heard about the new movie opening this week, Father Stu. It&#8217;s a movie ab…

Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson share a few thoughts on what makes a good “faith” movie as we discuss their excellent new film Father Stu. After that we get the lowdown on the real Father Stu from his friend and fellow priest Father Bart Tolleson. Cy Kellett: Finally a great movie about the priesthood. Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson and Father Bart Tolleson, next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Maybe you heard about the new movie opening this week, Father Stu. It&#8217;s a movie ab…

#422 Father Stu and Faith at the Movies - Mark Wahlberga525a0ca-b710-4a96-8c83-a11883a3186bMon, 11 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKarren Brady: How To Win At Entrepreneurship & Love (at the same time)Karren Brady is a businesswoman, Vice Chairman of West Ham, a mainstay on BBC One’s The Apprentice for many years, and at the age of 23 became the youngest person to run a publicly traded company when she was put in charge of Birmingham City Football Club. Not only was she the youngest person running a football club, but she was also one of the first women to be leaders in the industry. It is hard to imagine not only being one of the youngest people at the club you’re running, but one of the only women too. What has underlined these advances is incredible energy, dedication and drive. For Karren, breaking glass ceilings and being a first to do things is reachable for everyone, it just means working twice as hard as everyone else. Follow Karren: Twitter - https://twitter.com/karren_brady Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karren_brady_official Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karren Brady is a businesswoman, Vice Chairman of West Ham, a mainstay on BBC One’s The Apprentice for many years, and at the age of 23 became the youngest person to run a publicly traded company when she was put in charge of Birmingham City Football Club. Not only was she the youngest person running a football club, but she was also one of the first women to be leaders in the industry. It is hard to imagine not only being one of the youngest people at the club you’re running, but one of the only women too. What has underlined these advances is incredible energy, dedication and drive. For Karren, breaking glass ceilings and being a first to do things is reachable for everyone, it just means working twice as hard as everyone else. Follow Karren: Twitter - https://twitter.com/karren_brady Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karren_brady_official Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullKarren Brady: How To Win At Entrepreneurship & Love (at the same time)a9cda540-aaae-423d-9410-438f41e6c10fMon, 11 Apr 2022 05:50:00 +00004734https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2022) Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2022)ca472816-9c4f-4c80-9d66-e251516d1600Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2022) Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2022)5cb0a656-3932-495a-b673-522c07116fdfMon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2022) Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2022)563db4d2-b147-4812-b7e0-c180c4208ac7Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2022) Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of his identity. He also touches on Proverbs 5, especially the last verse touching on discipline. Today&#39;s readings are John 7-9 and Proverbs 5:15-23. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 101: Signs and Wonders (2022)e3ce9793-72d3-4542-bc6b-69b91a02d18aMon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/10/22 Last Words: Tetelestai Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. This one word connects and transforms the entire story. There is a last word that does not merely disclose the Heart...it completes The Story. Mass Readings from April 10, 2022: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14—23:56

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. This one word connects and transforms the entire story. There is a last word that does not merely disclose the Heart...it completes The Story. Mass Readings from April 10, 2022: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14—23:56

full04/10/22 Last Words: Tetelestai3f24c915-a72a-4089-a41b-b316ea6c268aSun, 10 Apr 2022 17:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/10/22 Last Words: Tetelestai Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. This one word connects and transforms the entire story. There is a last word that does not merely disclose the Heart...it completes The Story. Mass Readings from April 10, 2022: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14—23:56

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. This one word connects and transforms the entire story. There is a last word that does not merely disclose the Heart...it completes The Story. Mass Readings from April 10, 2022: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14—23:56

full04/10/22 Last Words: Tetelestaic7ed06a7-048c-438b-b664-e97d3050650fSun, 10 Apr 2022 17:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/10/22 Last Words: Tetelestai Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. This one word connects and transforms the entire story. There is a last word that does not merely disclose the Heart...it completes The Story. Mass Readings from April 10, 2022: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14—23:56

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. This one word connects and transforms the entire story. There is a last word that does not merely disclose the Heart...it completes The Story. Mass Readings from April 10, 2022: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14—23:56

full04/10/22 Last Words: Tetelestai33b3e76a-4e3e-4973-acf1-593108425f92Sun, 10 Apr 2022 17:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: This Is My Body (2022) Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 100: This Is My Body (2022)04bc263e-3050-4bde-8bec-c19ee05bb636Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: This Is My Body (2022) Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 100: This Is My Body (2022)a1dcdefb-ce8e-48a8-bbd6-4aba3aa33737Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: This Is My Body (2022) Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 100: This Is My Body (2022)d54f5aa4-c979-48e6-9962-4437dea4ddc6Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 100: This Is My Body (2022) Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about Jesus&#39; powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today&#39;s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 100: This Is My Body (2022)2531191e-1315-428c-b16b-5648e4c21591Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2022) Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2022)e9f7b520-748f-431c-8be3-27fe67796548Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2022) Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2022)3fc98fe5-dff2-4339-881d-0ea16cf28ce8Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2022) Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2022)1f63d7f7-58c2-4836-95ea-6a6a0d2339afSat, 09 Apr 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2022) Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus&#39; divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 99: The Word Became Flesh (2022)d5570736-cdd5-4ead-8933-e280a80e3631Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022314e9683-0a28-4c5e-847f-dd4864b95132Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (with Jeff Cavins) - 202224494ee9-0848-4270-b15e-7e2cda27c2f3Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (with Jeff Cavins) - 20226deae6db-7bd7-4869-9c6c-5aa163317ebaSat, 09 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You&#39;ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn&#39;t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullMessianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (with Jeff Cavins) - 202213f67680-3587-4766-879f-5049303f176cSat, 09 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 52 - Why You Need To Be Kinder To Yourself: Fearne CottonIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Fearne Cotton is an author, presenter and podcast host with a goal to help all of her listeners find their own happy place. In this clip, we talk about one section of her book that hones in on the idea of being more self-compassionate. It's something I’ve spoken about a lot, talking about this voice inside our heads that talks to us. What Fearne says here is that we need to choose what we listen to, and what we focus on. We need to focus on the stuff that we like about ourselves and the things that we really want to celebrate. It’s a matter of where we put our attention and focus, and that is a hard practical discipline that we need to work on. It’s so important that we learn to become more self-compassionate. I hope listening to Fearne’s episode will move you in the right direction. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/OrX6sjtZEob Fearne - https://www.instagram.com/fearnecotton/channel/ Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Fearne Cotton is an author, presenter and podcast host with a goal to help all of her listeners find their own happy place. In this clip, we talk about one section of her book that hones in on the idea of being more self-compassionate. It's something I’ve spoken about a lot, talking about this voice inside our heads that talks to us. What Fearne says here is that we need to choose what we listen to, and what we focus on. We need to focus on the stuff that we like about ourselves and the things that we really want to celebrate. It’s a matter of where we put our attention and focus, and that is a hard practical discipline that we need to work on. It’s so important that we learn to become more self-compassionate. I hope listening to Fearne’s episode will move you in the right direction. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/OrX6sjtZEob Fearne - https://www.instagram.com/fearnecotton/channel/ Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 52 - Why You Need To Be Kinder To Yourself: Fearne Cotton3f8fe5cd-15b2-4e25-a817-e7fd7d62ac2cFri, 08 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000470https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2022) Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2022)28f8e15b-6eed-4289-8861-928a13709f1cFri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2022) Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2022)29c22ce9-029a-4223-87b8-fa85f085fc85Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2022) Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2022)2329fb68-26b2-4ad2-9a2e-a608453b8dbdFri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2022) Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel&#39;s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 98: Israel Asks for a King (2022)1c92e578-89a1-4d44-b749-1d6d9f383f49Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFather Mike Responds to "General Absolution" If you&#39;re Catholic, you know the drill: we sin, we break our relationship with God, and then he offers us the incomprehensible mercy to restore that relationship with him. You can see this beautiful grace most Saturday afternoons at parishes around the world in the Sacrament of Reconciliation—or, Confession. But have you heard of &quot;general absolution&quot;? Is it a way to skip the confession line and get &quot;bulk forgiveness&quot;? Today, Fr. Mike dispels the confusion around general absolution and redirects us to the true source of reconciliation that Christ has given his Church.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you&#39;re Catholic, you know the drill: we sin, we break our relationship with God, and then he offers us the incomprehensible mercy to restore that relationship with him. You can see this beautiful grace most Saturday afternoons at parishes around the world in the Sacrament of Reconciliation—or, Confession. But have you heard of &quot;general absolution&quot;? Is it a way to skip the confession line and get &quot;bulk forgiveness&quot;? Today, Fr. Mike dispels the confusion around general absolution and redirects us to the true source of reconciliation that Christ has given his Church.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFather Mike Responds to "General Absolution"11be6eaf-cbf0-40cb-bb32-60fdfa830af5Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFather Mike Responds to "General Absolution" If you&#39;re Catholic, you know the drill: we sin, we break our relationship with God, and then he offers us the incomprehensible mercy to restore that relationship with him. You can see this beautiful grace most Saturday afternoons at parishes around the world in the Sacrament of Reconciliation—or, Confession. But have you heard of &quot;general absolution&quot;? Is it a way to skip the confession line and get &quot;bulk forgiveness&quot;? Today, Fr. Mike dispels the confusion around general absolution and redirects us to the true source of reconciliation that Christ has given his Church.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you&#39;re Catholic, you know the drill: we sin, we break our relationship with God, and then he offers us the incomprehensible mercy to restore that relationship with him. You can see this beautiful grace most Saturday afternoons at parishes around the world in the Sacrament of Reconciliation—or, Confession. But have you heard of &quot;general absolution&quot;? Is it a way to skip the confession line and get &quot;bulk forgiveness&quot;? Today, Fr. Mike dispels the confusion around general absolution and redirects us to the true source of reconciliation that Christ has given his Church.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFather Mike Responds to "General Absolution"3ba98f67-3560-4e6d-8d75-5108b9193a80Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAmos 8 – A Basket of Ripe FruitAmos 8

Amos 8

fullAmos 8 – A Basket of Ripe Fruitebdc192c-ee23-40ed-a6e8-1be37a5932e4Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:30:00 +0000625https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWretch 32: How To Build Unstoppable Self-Belief Wretch 32 is a British rapper and the co-founder of Green Machine, a company that specialises in CBD products. One of the leading rappers of his generation, he is noted for his especially personal lyrics that movingly convey his making a better life for himself, as well as his relationship with those around him, especially his mother. With every line and every bar he wrote, Wretch pulled his way out of his Tottenham estate and the circumstances he was born into. Growing up surrounded by gang conflict, Wretch has had to navigate right and wrong in a world that sometimes seemed upside down. But what’s fascinating about Wretch is he didn’t move away or let success lead him into a new life. Instead, he stayed in Tottenham. Because he didn’t want success to change him, who his people were, and what was important to him. Follow Wretch: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officialwretch32/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wretch32 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wretch 32 is a British rapper and the co-founder of Green Machine, a company that specialises in CBD products. One of the leading rappers of his generation, he is noted for his especially personal lyrics that movingly convey his making a better life for himself, as well as his relationship with those around him, especially his mother. With every line and every bar he wrote, Wretch pulled his way out of his Tottenham estate and the circumstances he was born into. Growing up surrounded by gang conflict, Wretch has had to navigate right and wrong in a world that sometimes seemed upside down. But what’s fascinating about Wretch is he didn’t move away or let success lead him into a new life. Instead, he stayed in Tottenham. Because he didn’t want success to change him, who his people were, and what was important to him. Follow Wretch: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officialwretch32/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wretch32 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWretch 32: How To Build Unstoppable Self-Belief 08dc50cf-7e63-489c-934d-abe724549289Thu, 07 Apr 2022 05:10:00 +00004837https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2022)52c072ed-4c8e-4a99-bcba-1d7831a5fadaThu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2022)fa135eef-d8d4-499f-8e24-a2f8a1bd4877Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2022)21b18c2b-5cee-409a-b17d-56de7223f830Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel&#39;s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2022)bd93556f-418d-4cdf-bb04-60ab52f64594Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKnowing Yourself and Overcoming AddictionsToday Sam and John discuss addictions, what they are, how to define and understand them, and how to continuously work throughout life to overcome them as Catholic men. We go into the clear and clinical breakdown of addictions with a big 'A' versus a little 'a'. We discuss the difference between substance versus behavioral addictions and how to overcome each. How do we break free from that which is keeping us in bondage or tempting us to addictions and further comfort? 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 - https://ex90.cc/gentleman In this Episode We Discuss: Science Catching up to Church Teaching HAALT to identify addictions Sin and Culpability Practical Steps to Overcoming Addictions And More Blogs on various aspects and types of addictions - https://catholicgentleman.com/?s=addictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Sam and John discuss addictions, what they are, how to define and understand them, and how to continuously work throughout life to overcome them as Catholic men. We go into the clear and clinical breakdown of addictions with a big 'A' versus a little 'a'. We discuss the difference between substance versus behavioral addictions and how to overcome each. How do we break free from that which is keeping us in bondage or tempting us to addictions and further comfort? 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 - https://ex90.cc/gentleman In this Episode We Discuss: Science Catching up to Church Teaching HAALT to identify addictions Sin and Culpability Practical Steps to Overcoming Addictions And More Blogs on various aspects and types of addictions - https://catholicgentleman.com/?s=addictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullKnowing Yourself and Overcoming Addictionsed7f8fbf-1842-437d-9500-a753dbca274aWed, 06 Apr 2022 20:30:00 +00003247https://216.73.216.191/allTags#421 3 Things Agnostics Get Right - Pat FlynnAgnostics say they just don&#8217;t know the answer to life&#8217;s biggest question. Pat Flynn, Host of Philosophy for the People, says that, while agnostics make some good points, their decision not to decide is ultimately a mistake. Cy Kellett: Hey, let&#8217;s face it. Agnostics make some strong points. Pat Flynn is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, The Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Thanks so much for being here with us. Among those who we might contend intellectually here at Catholic Answers, what d…

Agnostics say they just don&#8217;t know the answer to life&#8217;s biggest question. Pat Flynn, Host of Philosophy for the People, says that, while agnostics make some good points, their decision not to decide is ultimately a mistake. Cy Kellett: Hey, let&#8217;s face it. Agnostics make some strong points. Pat Flynn is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, The Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Thanks so much for being here with us. Among those who we might contend intellectually here at Catholic Answers, what d…

#421 3 Things Agnostics Get Right - Pat Flynn9dfa4bba-303c-440e-a637-6dc1ea659bedWed, 06 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#240A: Daniel part 4: Who is the REAL King?Daniel 4:1-27&nbsp; If you have missed the previous Daniel episodes, I'd recommend you go back and listen &nbsp;as the stories build upon themselves.&nbsp; Today, we hear king Nebuchadnezzar have another dream. Daniel explains that this dream is from God and is a warning for the king. This dream is to help teach him a lesson: to stop doing wicked things and be kind &amp; admit that God is the ultimate ruler of the kingdom and not him. We discuss how this applies to a child's life. The kids will &nbsp;observe areas that we try to set up our own little kingdoms &nbsp;and act as &nbsp;king or queen &amp; we end with being comforted by the reality that our all knowing, all loving, never changing God is the ultimate ruler.&nbsp; &nbsp;Thanks for tuning in to the Daniel series. I hope this always draws the kids closer to knowing Jesus. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel 4:1-27&nbsp; If you have missed the previous Daniel episodes, I'd recommend you go back and listen &nbsp;as the stories build upon themselves.&nbsp; Today, we hear king Nebuchadnezzar have another dream. Daniel explains that this dream is from God and is a warning for the king. This dream is to help teach him a lesson: to stop doing wicked things and be kind &amp; admit that God is the ultimate ruler of the kingdom and not him. We discuss how this applies to a child's life. The kids will &nbsp;observe areas that we try to set up our own little kingdoms &nbsp;and act as &nbsp;king or queen &amp; we end with being comforted by the reality that our all knowing, all loving, never changing God is the ultimate ruler.&nbsp; &nbsp;Thanks for tuning in to the Daniel series. I hope this always draws the kids closer to knowing Jesus. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#240A: Daniel part 4: Who is the REAL King?eb031d85-d46f-44af-845b-7a4495b36021Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000809https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2022) As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2022)3392b6c7-2fdc-4e62-8abe-05c4d1502267Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2022) As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2022)45fc2fec-7ec0-4f62-8334-bb4faeb425c6Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2022) As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2022)82c46299-4507-4c98-96d8-53cca04f31a2Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2022) As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah&#39;s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today&#39;s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 96: Hannah's Prayer (2022)045c08e0-2118-4716-a6b0-47701781c6c6Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2022) As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2022)cb98fde2-8145-4f10-9599-18edad2e6639Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2022) As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2022)52371487-9f58-4e55-a20c-79c716e8246cTue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2022) As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2022)67d9be4c-2ab2-4166-a32e-d11110ced313Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2022) As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2022)20e27887-5e2c-4bb5-b57c-6c7e80b92ec2Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJonny Wilkinson: Winning The World Cup Led To My Darkest DaysJonny Wilkinson is one of the most famous rugby players of all time. With a career spanning two decades, he has won the rugby World Cup, the Premiership, the Heineken Cup, the Six Nations, and the Top 14. For all those years, people didn’t really know what drove Jonny. Because when he was playing rugby, Jonny never felt good enough. Even the highest achievements in the sport would hold back his insecurities for only a few minutes. The journey of how he was able to break this toxic cycle and appreciate himself and the world around him to the full is one of the most inspiring stories we’ve ever heard. Jonny’s own podcast, I Am, is available for download now. Follow Jonny: Twitter - https://twitter.com/JonnyWilkinson Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonny Wilkinson is one of the most famous rugby players of all time. With a career spanning two decades, he has won the rugby World Cup, the Premiership, the Heineken Cup, the Six Nations, and the Top 14. For all those years, people didn’t really know what drove Jonny. Because when he was playing rugby, Jonny never felt good enough. Even the highest achievements in the sport would hold back his insecurities for only a few minutes. The journey of how he was able to break this toxic cycle and appreciate himself and the world around him to the full is one of the most inspiring stories we’ve ever heard. Jonny’s own podcast, I Am, is available for download now. Follow Jonny: Twitter - https://twitter.com/JonnyWilkinson Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJonny Wilkinson: Winning The World Cup Led To My Darkest Daysb856bb32-1439-49c3-9f22-3ebc7aa96cd2Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +00005802https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2022) Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2022)6efc5e58-7576-4d7b-83a4-e41aaf5b30c3Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2022) Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2022)66fecb96-c9ef-47a8-8c90-140cb06dffc7Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2022) Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2022)a4423ed4-6249-4ece-8e5f-63ce01ca5386Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2022) Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is the best example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 94: Samson and Delilah (2022)925f30bd-c60d-4837-badc-d6cbc5a9603aMon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/03/22 Last Words: Use This. Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Some last words have the power to define a person's life. From the Cross, Jesus utters His last words. He thirsts for us to allow Him to forgive us. Mass Readings from April 3, 2022: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Some last words have the power to define a person's life. From the Cross, Jesus utters His last words. He thirsts for us to allow Him to forgive us. Mass Readings from April 3, 2022: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11

full04/03/22 Last Words: Use This.1c1e1cd1-2757-492b-9519-e0b45fd2be1aSun, 03 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/03/22 Last Words: Use This. Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Some last words have the power to define a person's life. From the Cross, Jesus utters His last words. He thirsts for us to allow Him to forgive us. Mass Readings from April 3, 2022: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Some last words have the power to define a person's life. From the Cross, Jesus utters His last words. He thirsts for us to allow Him to forgive us. Mass Readings from April 3, 2022: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11

full04/03/22 Last Words: Use This.e28d6df3-2e31-4152-88f4-89623082efa7Sun, 03 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/03/22 Last Words: Use This. Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Some last words have the power to define a person's life. From the Cross, Jesus utters His last words. He thirsts for us to allow Him to forgive us. Mass Readings from April 3, 2022: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Some last words have the power to define a person's life. From the Cross, Jesus utters His last words. He thirsts for us to allow Him to forgive us. Mass Readings from April 3, 2022: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11

full04/03/22 Last Words: Use This.6449120f-e1a5-4bb1-ba54-ff1ccb6ba210Sun, 03 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2022) Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2022)a43efad6-fade-4ca4-83d9-8a2cbad2b807Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2022) Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2022)3673ab58-60ff-4be4-bc1e-2d2541bd50b6Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2022) Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2022)87acf0e9-76f1-4fae-bf06-18c92ca65361Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2022) Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2022)4121668b-9169-4cc5-8111-db97caae15a9Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2022) Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2022)ff2351fe-d989-4832-94af-e0b23d16eb57Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2022) Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2022)02ce1902-73ce-4ac2-9729-63cb35ce3749Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2022) Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2022)fe519953-4f95-4b8b-a002-27a03d22bc73Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2022) Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 92: Jephthah's Vow (2022)22a93beb-ce53-4d8c-8114-39d6e7ecc030Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 51 - Jordan Peterson: How Struggle Makes Us StrongerIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Jordan Peterson tells us all about the importance of struggle. Presenting his controversial view, he says that we aren't born with our virtues, they're rather forged in adversity. Because it isn’t the destination, it's the journey that takes us there. What people don't know about Jordan is that he's from a small town, in an oil town where alcoholism is very prevalent. Out of this Jordan had to find himself, forge himself. The values he lives by today, the vow he took with his wife never to lie to her, the desire to conduct himself with integrity in all his actions, aren't abstract concepts, they're hard taught lessons. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/pVhukOYjQob Jordan - https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.jordanbpeterson.com Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this moment, Jordan Peterson tells us all about the importance of struggle. Presenting his controversial view, he says that we aren't born with our virtues, they're rather forged in adversity. Because it isn’t the destination, it's the journey that takes us there. What people don't know about Jordan is that he's from a small town, in an oil town where alcoholism is very prevalent. Out of this Jordan had to find himself, forge himself. The values he lives by today, the vow he took with his wife never to lie to her, the desire to conduct himself with integrity in all his actions, aren't abstract concepts, they're hard taught lessons. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/pVhukOYjQob Jordan - https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.jordanbpeterson.com Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 51 - Jordan Peterson: How Struggle Makes Us Stronger2c5d378d-5355-4073-9403-62f5969d667bFri, 01 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000345https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEaster 4: Easter with the MiceSPECIAL Easter episode! This is a fun, original story written by Joshua White. Our tale will follow a family of  itty bitty mice as they follow Jesus and witness Easter for themselves. We hope you enjoy this creative story and tune in for our regular Easter episodes in the future.  Thanks for listening! To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPECIAL Easter episode! This is a fun, original story written by Joshua White. Our tale will follow a family of  itty bitty mice as they follow Jesus and witness Easter for themselves. We hope you enjoy this creative story and tune in for our regular Easter episodes in the future.  Thanks for listening! To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullEaster 4: Easter with the Miceaa589c04-c20b-4c48-b5db-f381ef16f3f4Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +00001632https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEaster 5: What did Jesus Save us from? Romans 3:23 -24 &amp; John 3:16 Recently, we celebrated Easter and since that time, Parents have been sending in fantastic questions kids have had, many of them related to Easter. Today, we are doing a special episode as I do my best to answer one of the more complex questions : What did Jesus Save us from. I understand there are a variety of ages and backgrounds who are listening so I have tried to keep it age appropriate for most families.   We learn about: 1. Adam &amp; Eve sinning &amp; how that affects us.  2. We all need Jesus and His grace. Grace is a gift, not earned. 3. Sin separates us from God. We are made right with God by being made free from sin through Jesus Christ. ***** We will not discuss Hell in this episode. Hell is biblical and should be discussed in your family when it's appropriate. I did not address this here as I want to respect families and the personal discussions that need to occur in the home for this. ****** I am including the link Desiring God here as a resource on how to discuss hell with your children.  To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Romans 3:23 -24 &amp; John 3:16 Recently, we celebrated Easter and since that time, Parents have been sending in fantastic questions kids have had, many of them related to Easter. Today, we are doing a special episode as I do my best to answer one of the more complex questions : What did Jesus Save us from. I understand there are a variety of ages and backgrounds who are listening so I have tried to keep it age appropriate for most families.   We learn about: 1. Adam &amp; Eve sinning &amp; how that affects us.  2. We all need Jesus and His grace. Grace is a gift, not earned. 3. Sin separates us from God. We are made right with God by being made free from sin through Jesus Christ. ***** We will not discuss Hell in this episode. Hell is biblical and should be discussed in your family when it's appropriate. I did not address this here as I want to respect families and the personal discussions that need to occur in the home for this. ****** I am including the link Desiring God here as a resource on how to discuss hell with your children.  To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullEaster 5: What did Jesus Save us from?4f50810a-1c2e-4cbc-81e3-3a6f41d73d8eFri, 01 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000601https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEaster 6: Why did Jesus die? COLOSSIANS 2:13-15 Recently, we celebrated Easter and since that time, parents have been sending in fantastic questions kids have had; many of them related to Easter. I am going to do my best to answer PART 2 of the more complex questions :Why Did Jesus Die?  We use a story about two children who disobey the rules and play ball in the house. This ends with a window being broken and the understanding that someone must cover the cost of this mistake. The children realize they can not fix such an expensive mistake and must be forgiven and helped by their parents. Though the parents were not the ones that broke the window,  out of love and their ability to have money, they are able to cover this cost.   We use this example and connect the dots to the Bible that: 1. Our sin is very serious. 2. No human &amp; no amount of money can fix our sins. Jesus is the only one who can save us. He never sinned. 3. Jesus cleaned up the mess we made and absorbed the cost himself when he died on the cross. 4. We all sin and can ask Jesus to forgive us.  Resources for parents:  The Reason for God by Tim Keller. This is an adult book and covers many difficult questions which you can study and then teach your child on their level.   5 Truths About the Death of Jesus  This is an adult article from the Desiring God website. You will need to bring this down to a child's level but it is a good guide of what to begin covering with them.  The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross Kids book that addresses sin and the cross.  To connect with me, simply to go kbspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COLOSSIANS 2:13-15 Recently, we celebrated Easter and since that time, parents have been sending in fantastic questions kids have had; many of them related to Easter. I am going to do my best to answer PART 2 of the more complex questions :Why Did Jesus Die?  We use a story about two children who disobey the rules and play ball in the house. This ends with a window being broken and the understanding that someone must cover the cost of this mistake. The children realize they can not fix such an expensive mistake and must be forgiven and helped by their parents. Though the parents were not the ones that broke the window,  out of love and their ability to have money, they are able to cover this cost.   We use this example and connect the dots to the Bible that: 1. Our sin is very serious. 2. No human &amp; no amount of money can fix our sins. Jesus is the only one who can save us. He never sinned. 3. Jesus cleaned up the mess we made and absorbed the cost himself when he died on the cross. 4. We all sin and can ask Jesus to forgive us.  Resources for parents:  The Reason for God by Tim Keller. This is an adult book and covers many difficult questions which you can study and then teach your child on their level.   5 Truths About the Death of Jesus  This is an adult article from the Desiring God website. You will need to bring this down to a child's level but it is a good guide of what to begin covering with them.  The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross Kids book that addresses sin and the cross.  To connect with me, simply to go kbspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullEaster 6: Why did Jesus die?624a5d9f-9c3a-46b9-b155-371a9786ef34Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000680https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Gideon's Story (2022) In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 91: Gideon's Story (2022)8b76c713-b960-4da4-9b1d-bf29be2ffa57Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Gideon's Story (2022) In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 91: Gideon's Story (2022)e34b9edc-3efe-41d8-9063-c9734e4fedacFri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Gideon's Story (2022) In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 91: Gideon's Story (2022)46b0b238-d75e-4d66-a030-0fc299c42065Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 91: Gideon's Story (2022) In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon&#39;s story, and points out how the people began to worship the object Gideon had created to glorify God, instead of worshipping the living God. In Ruth, he highlights the role of kinsman-redeemer and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that role. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 6-8, Ruth 3, and Psalm 135. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 91: Gideon's Story (2022)98c6f57e-a110-4bd9-94fd-3253e5058f97Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWill Smith, Vladimir Putin, and When Rules Get Broken Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. Vladimir Putin and Russia invading Ukraine. COVID ripping through the world. What do these all have in common? The rules get broken. We all know the rules. The lights turn on. The toilet flushes. We all play nice. But that’s not &quot;how things work&quot;. That’s &quot;how things have been working&quot;. Today, Fr. Mike tells you what to do when you get slapped in the face by a broken world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. Vladimir Putin and Russia invading Ukraine. COVID ripping through the world. What do these all have in common? The rules get broken. We all know the rules. The lights turn on. The toilet flushes. We all play nice. But that’s not &quot;how things work&quot;. That’s &quot;how things have been working&quot;. Today, Fr. Mike tells you what to do when you get slapped in the face by a broken world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWill Smith, Vladimir Putin, and When Rules Get Brokenbef79858-aa8f-45b3-872f-aadfe62723b4Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWill Smith, Vladimir Putin, and When Rules Get Broken Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. Vladimir Putin and Russia invading Ukraine. COVID ripping through the world. What do these all have in common? The rules get broken. We all know the rules. The lights turn on. The toilet flushes. We all play nice. But that’s not &quot;how things work&quot;. That’s &quot;how things have been working&quot;. Today, Fr. Mike tells you what to do when you get slapped in the face by a broken world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. Vladimir Putin and Russia invading Ukraine. COVID ripping through the world. What do these all have in common? The rules get broken. We all know the rules. The lights turn on. The toilet flushes. We all play nice. But that’s not &quot;how things work&quot;. That’s &quot;how things have been working&quot;. Today, Fr. Mike tells you what to do when you get slapped in the face by a broken world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWill Smith, Vladimir Putin, and When Rules Get Broken18d94bf0-6b78-4c68-a0f9-cbfbb0a0507eThu, 31 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAmos 7 – Locusts, Fire and a Plumb LineAmos 7

Amos 7

fullAmos 7 – Locusts, Fire and a Plumb Line2898b9f7-bd38-4e63-a6f1-a74ce08f8776Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:30:00 +0000611https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Real Trick To Long Term Motivation: Daniel PinkDaniel Pink is the best-selling author of books that show the hidden ways to motivate yourself and those around you. He’s the man behind Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, To Sell Is Human and Free Agent Nation. His new book is all about The Power of Regret. Daniel was still in his 20s when he’d risen to be the chief speechwriter to the Vice President of the United States, but he walked away from it all with no idea what he wanted to do next. He decided to bring his wisdom to all of us with his best-selling books. Do you think regret is bad? Wrong. In his new book, Daniel shows how we all need regrets in our lives to guide us through how to bounce back from our mistakes, as well as appreciate our highs. This unconventional view might prove to be exactly what you need. Follow Daniel: Twitter - https://twitter.com/DanielPink Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielpink Daniels book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Regret-Looking-Backward-Forward Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Pink is the best-selling author of books that show the hidden ways to motivate yourself and those around you. He’s the man behind Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, To Sell Is Human and Free Agent Nation. His new book is all about The Power of Regret. Daniel was still in his 20s when he’d risen to be the chief speechwriter to the Vice President of the United States, but he walked away from it all with no idea what he wanted to do next. He decided to bring his wisdom to all of us with his best-selling books. Do you think regret is bad? Wrong. In his new book, Daniel shows how we all need regrets in our lives to guide us through how to bounce back from our mistakes, as well as appreciate our highs. This unconventional view might prove to be exactly what you need. Follow Daniel: Twitter - https://twitter.com/DanielPink Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielpink Daniels book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Regret-Looking-Backward-Forward Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Real Trick To Long Term Motivation: Daniel Pink128e2359-20d9-4aa5-9ebd-b5a8c4c624faThu, 31 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +00006072https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2022)676e52d3-78b0-4b33-bb98-4c92bd465a0cThu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2022)c25bffd1-3e9f-455a-9c8e-e34eaa43fc0bThu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2022)a6227325-38be-4f94-bcc8-bf38f9fa805dThu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she&#39;s had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we&#39;ve been through, God is always with us. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 4-5, Ruth 2, and Psalm 134. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 90: Ruth and Boaz (2022)e43200e4-df7f-4387-84ec-a8f5507db22fThu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Keep Your Children CatholicIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss a great concern that parents and grandparents have when reflecting on the future of their children. Will they continue to be Catholic? We detail ways that we as men and fathers can truly guide and help our children maintain and embrace the Catholic faith after they leave the home. 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 🔴 https://ex90.cc/gentleman In this Episode We Discuss: What is outside of our control The importance of our example The Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual dimensions of children And More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss a great concern that parents and grandparents have when reflecting on the future of their children. Will they continue to be Catholic? We detail ways that we as men and fathers can truly guide and help our children maintain and embrace the Catholic faith after they leave the home. 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 🔴 https://ex90.cc/gentleman In this Episode We Discuss: What is outside of our control The importance of our example The Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual dimensions of children And More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow to Keep Your Children Catholic1613a864-5608-4fe4-b179-e00ca0ea0baaWed, 30 Mar 2022 20:30:00 +00003287https://216.73.216.191/allTags#420 Liberals, Liberalism, and Liberal Democracy - R.R. RenoA debate is raging within Catholicism over the legitimacy of modern liberalism. R.R. Reno, editor of First Things magazine, stops by to help us understand the stakes in the debate. Cy Kellet: Modern ideas about freedom are not setting people free. Catholics are debating what to do about it. R.R. Reno is next. Cy Kellet: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m psych Kelly, your host. First Things is a big deal. It has had a huge effect on culture in recent decades, and it is one of the places that religiou…

A debate is raging within Catholicism over the legitimacy of modern liberalism. R.R. Reno, editor of First Things magazine, stops by to help us understand the stakes in the debate. Cy Kellet: Modern ideas about freedom are not setting people free. Catholics are debating what to do about it. R.R. Reno is next. Cy Kellet: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m psych Kelly, your host. First Things is a big deal. It has had a huge effect on culture in recent decades, and it is one of the places that religiou…

#420 Liberals, Liberalism, and Liberal Democracy - R.R. Renof7dcee90-91d6-4af3-a076-8f03468b66f6Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#239A: Daniel part 3: There were 4 Walking in the FireDaniel 3 If you missed last weeks episode, I highly recommend you go back and listen as these will build upon themselves. In today's story we hear king Nebuchadnezzar build a golden statue and demand that everyone must bow down to it. &nbsp;What will the consequence be if they don't? We may not be asked to bow down to a statue but we must be careful because we too can make other things more important than God.... Just as king Nebuchadnezzar wanted that statue to be more important than God. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's faith shines brightly in this story. It's easy for us to say "God I'll worship you because you gave me exactly what I wanted today." It's a different feeling when we can say “God I really hope this or that will happen BUT even if it doesn't , I will still love you and worship you." That’s what they did! Even in one of their most frightening experiences, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego had their Heavenly Father there with them. Just as He was there with them, He will be with you all of the days of your life. Thanks for tuning in to the Daniel series. I hope this always draws the kids closer to knowing Jesus. Today's episode is sponsored by Fabric. Protecting your family by creating a will or signing up for term life insurance has never been easier. Check it out-- &nbsp;meetfabric.com/kbs Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel 3 If you missed last weeks episode, I highly recommend you go back and listen as these will build upon themselves. In today's story we hear king Nebuchadnezzar build a golden statue and demand that everyone must bow down to it. &nbsp;What will the consequence be if they don't? We may not be asked to bow down to a statue but we must be careful because we too can make other things more important than God.... Just as king Nebuchadnezzar wanted that statue to be more important than God. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's faith shines brightly in this story. It's easy for us to say "God I'll worship you because you gave me exactly what I wanted today." It's a different feeling when we can say “God I really hope this or that will happen BUT even if it doesn't , I will still love you and worship you." That’s what they did! Even in one of their most frightening experiences, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego had their Heavenly Father there with them. Just as He was there with them, He will be with you all of the days of your life. Thanks for tuning in to the Daniel series. I hope this always draws the kids closer to knowing Jesus. Today's episode is sponsored by Fabric. Protecting your family by creating a will or signing up for term life insurance has never been easier. Check it out-- &nbsp;meetfabric.com/kbs Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#239A: Daniel part 3: There were 4 Walking in the Fire1b228943-ff8b-4c21-9ae4-ceaba9bfb1e7Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +00001027https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2022) Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2022)681e65e8-b5ad-4cd6-b28b-3280b7925ebeWed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2022) Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2022)cfe94dbc-a791-4f4a-9262-7614731e8a1cWed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2022) Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2022)31cab8f1-2779-4b59-9e4d-4618618273f0Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2022) Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we&#39;ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today&#39;s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2022)b72d31d0-da9f-4b9e-8b75-31831fb83f5bWed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2022)fa91751a-9e50-47b2-ae15-fd3bc12e2d98Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2022)acd75c87-31c3-4d41-bf7c-20201c188d4bTue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2022)bd11f461-83cf-45ca-84c1-c736842623f8Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2022)3aff7db6-d032-4c8b-9036-10f18e3ce00eTue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/27/22 Last Words: The Central Last Word Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? This central Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is possibly the most important. He not only expresses the depths to which He enters into the consequences of sin, but the depth of His trust in the Father and the power of His sacrifice. Mass Readings from March 27, 2022: Joshua 5:9, 10-12 Psalms 34:2-72 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? This central Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is possibly the most important. He not only expresses the depths to which He enters into the consequences of sin, but the depth of His trust in the Father and the power of His sacrifice. Mass Readings from March 27, 2022: Joshua 5:9, 10-12 Psalms 34:2-72 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

full03/27/22 Last Words: The Central Last Word4a95db29-0bb8-4c3f-9969-c91fda5533c4Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/27/22 Last Words: The Central Last Word Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? This central Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is possibly the most important. He not only expresses the depths to which He enters into the consequences of sin, but the depth of His trust in the Father and the power of His sacrifice. Mass Readings from March 27, 2022: Joshua 5:9, 10-12 Psalms 34:2-72 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? This central Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is possibly the most important. He not only expresses the depths to which He enters into the consequences of sin, but the depth of His trust in the Father and the power of His sacrifice. Mass Readings from March 27, 2022: Joshua 5:9, 10-12 Psalms 34:2-72 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

full03/27/22 Last Words: The Central Last Word59d5a8fe-37e9-4804-afd1-324f5ae54e87Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/27/22 Last Words: The Central Last Word Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? This central Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is possibly the most important. He not only expresses the depths to which He enters into the consequences of sin, but the depth of His trust in the Father and the power of His sacrifice. Mass Readings from March 27, 2022: Joshua 5:9, 10-12 Psalms 34:2-72 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? This central Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is possibly the most important. He not only expresses the depths to which He enters into the consequences of sin, but the depth of His trust in the Father and the power of His sacrifice. Mass Readings from March 27, 2022: Joshua 5:9, 10-12 Psalms 34:2-72 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

full03/27/22 Last Words: The Central Last Word7196041e-4cb7-408a-bdad-184d9216bb5dMon, 28 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDr Rangan Chatterjee: 3 Steps To "Core" HappinessRangan Chatterjee is the host of the Feel Better, Live More podcast, author of The Four Pillar Plan and Feel Better in 5, host of BBC One’s Doctor in the House, and a doctor unlike any you have heard or seen before. Because what Rangan cares about is an all-encompassing concept of your health, not just if you are well. Disillusioned with the priorities of medicine and the healthcare industry, Rangan struck out on his own to to try ways not just to make you feel better, but be the healthiest version of yourself. Rangan’s new book is Happy Mind, Happy Life, where he opens up about the defining moments in his journey like never before. Follow Rangan: Website - https://drchatterjee.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/ Rangan’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Happy-Mind-Life-Simple-Great/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rangan Chatterjee is the host of the Feel Better, Live More podcast, author of The Four Pillar Plan and Feel Better in 5, host of BBC One’s Doctor in the House, and a doctor unlike any you have heard or seen before. Because what Rangan cares about is an all-encompassing concept of your health, not just if you are well. Disillusioned with the priorities of medicine and the healthcare industry, Rangan struck out on his own to to try ways not just to make you feel better, but be the healthiest version of yourself. Rangan’s new book is Happy Mind, Happy Life, where he opens up about the defining moments in his journey like never before. Follow Rangan: Website - https://drchatterjee.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/ Rangan’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Happy-Mind-Life-Simple-Great/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDr Rangan Chatterjee: 3 Steps To "Core" Happiness5e1fb3ae-621f-4e4c-9abb-490bbd7698a4Mon, 28 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +00007217https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2022)e7d41ab7-ad5e-452c-afbb-259b3282d476Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2022)c129b27a-8eeb-450f-ace5-1b9c95cb88e5Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2022)3c233495-1d63-4f94-9354-5ab3120d86d0Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2022)602bf64f-9d20-4d59-b00b-ea4e4d7a9db2Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2022)9f6fc1ce-9746-4101-ac44-af0204e4a27dSun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2022)9e3db3bb-fa43-452d-88ae-d9d74747235bSun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2022)265ffd8a-0e01-40c7-ab48-f0f316e16c2eSun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2022) Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 86: The Real Presence of God (2022)5168c467-9c76-45b9-a9b7-5d3a3a0080d5Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2022) As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2022)6158a06e-39d8-47f2-ab21-6094870ea89dSat, 26 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2022) As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2022)e538f1f6-d1af-4530-a79e-239d1e106b18Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2022) As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2022)78e3a844-753d-435f-aa82-af5d97b76e06Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2022) As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 85: Fighting for Each Other (2022)ff2002d7-d419-4035-8e53-2e85be0d154aSat, 26 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 50 - The Most Common Misconceptions About Sleep: Stephanie RomiszewskiIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This week, I want to bring back to you a section from this incredible conversation I had with Stephanie Romiszewski, an experienced sleep physiologist and expert in developing bespoke treatment plans for sleep problems. Here we discuss the common misconceptions many people have about sleep, including the much perceived importance of getting those 7 or 8 hours of sleep a night. Her main piece of advice denotes that perfection is the enemy of the good; dictating our bedtime is the worst thing we can do to ourselves, and instead we should focus on the quality over the quantity of sleep and never expect to get that solid 8 hours that we have all been told to get. Finding a reasonable sleep routine, and maintaining it will allow our bodies to regulate and rest, which will eventually train the brain to use our sleep window as a sleep opportunity. Such an overload of misconceptions can go wrong, and cause even more panic for people who have become crippled by their sleep patterns. We often forget how efficient our bodies are, so we need to stop worrying about sleep debt and instead focus on a good routine.Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/OrX6sjtZEob Stephanie- https://twitter.com/sleepyclinic https://sleepyheadclinic.co.uk/stephanie-romiszewski-sleep-expert/ Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This week, I want to bring back to you a section from this incredible conversation I had with Stephanie Romiszewski, an experienced sleep physiologist and expert in developing bespoke treatment plans for sleep problems. Here we discuss the common misconceptions many people have about sleep, including the much perceived importance of getting those 7 or 8 hours of sleep a night. Her main piece of advice denotes that perfection is the enemy of the good; dictating our bedtime is the worst thing we can do to ourselves, and instead we should focus on the quality over the quantity of sleep and never expect to get that solid 8 hours that we have all been told to get. Finding a reasonable sleep routine, and maintaining it will allow our bodies to regulate and rest, which will eventually train the brain to use our sleep window as a sleep opportunity. Such an overload of misconceptions can go wrong, and cause even more panic for people who have become crippled by their sleep patterns. We often forget how efficient our bodies are, so we need to stop worrying about sleep debt and instead focus on a good routine.Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/OrX6sjtZEob Stephanie- https://twitter.com/sleepyclinic https://sleepyheadclinic.co.uk/stephanie-romiszewski-sleep-expert/ Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 50 - The Most Common Misconceptions About Sleep: Stephanie Romiszewskied6c536d-be1c-40a2-bfc9-1889baad0d02Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000727https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2022) Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2022)fd39c762-a8a5-4e39-b31b-e79da00fe5dfFri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2022) Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2022)efcdaab6-9450-4150-93a6-17cb8c561075Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2022) Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2022)82d75a52-0099-4e47-9edf-a0b7437bed84Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2022) Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 84: The Sun Stands Still (2022)4c2bc624-8ae0-4ebf-be23-232b086f30d6Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat (Not) to Do with Criticism When we receive criticism from someone it&#39;s easy to think that we can either put up our fists and fight it or let it defeat us. But are those really the only two options? Today, Fr. Mike walks us through the third option when being criticized and how to receive a negative comment well and with charity. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we receive criticism from someone it&#39;s easy to think that we can either put up our fists and fight it or let it defeat us. But are those really the only two options? Today, Fr. Mike walks us through the third option when being criticized and how to receive a negative comment well and with charity. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat (Not) to Do with Criticismd9ee2a85-8d6a-471a-964e-2f1bee1f4635Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat (Not) to Do with Criticism When we receive criticism from someone it&#39;s easy to think that we can either put up our fists and fight it or let it defeat us. But are those really the only two options? Today, Fr. Mike walks us through the third option when being criticized and how to receive a negative comment well and with charity. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we receive criticism from someone it&#39;s easy to think that we can either put up our fists and fight it or let it defeat us. But are those really the only two options? Today, Fr. Mike walks us through the third option when being criticized and how to receive a negative comment well and with charity. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat (Not) to Do with Criticism34154b9a-eae7-4c64-ad92-0121b5a78696Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAmos 6 – Woe to the ComplacentAmos 6

Amos 6

fullAmos 6 – Woe to the Complacenta864dbcb-85e9-4a33-a220-8a957517417fThu, 24 Mar 2022 12:30:00 +0000569https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDiplo: College Dropout To World's Most Iconic DJDiplo is a DJ and music producer, who as well as being one of the biggest solo DJs in the world, is one half of Major Lazer and Silk City. But when Diplo was growing up in the deep American south, the music world seemed a million miles away. A journey to expand his horizons and connect with new types of people and music would take him to Brazil, Japan, Jamaica and many, many more places. DJs like Diplo are in the business of creating unforgettable moments and experiences for their audience, but what is it like to live those moments nearly every day, every time in a new city, every time in a new way? His new album ‘Diplo’ is out now. Follow Diplo: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/diplo Diplo's new album - https://open.spotify.com/album/2Lm2otWdTB4ChDfvbRXHIu Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diplo is a DJ and music producer, who as well as being one of the biggest solo DJs in the world, is one half of Major Lazer and Silk City. But when Diplo was growing up in the deep American south, the music world seemed a million miles away. A journey to expand his horizons and connect with new types of people and music would take him to Brazil, Japan, Jamaica and many, many more places. DJs like Diplo are in the business of creating unforgettable moments and experiences for their audience, but what is it like to live those moments nearly every day, every time in a new city, every time in a new way? His new album ‘Diplo’ is out now. Follow Diplo: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/diplo Diplo's new album - https://open.spotify.com/album/2Lm2otWdTB4ChDfvbRXHIu Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDiplo: College Dropout To World's Most Iconic DJ18004625-d1d5-443f-aa7e-d0aeb8badca6Thu, 24 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +00003946https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2022) Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2022)3c93eeaf-ac63-4e90-a2c3-0826c007f35fThu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2022) Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2022)26bb983b-02fb-4cfe-a29a-bb9d33c3970cThu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2022) Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2022)d0b67318-8c5c-4961-b898-d1c10bcfd126Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2022) Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2022)124dd644-6614-487f-abb6-17dde17f98d2Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Should Every Man Build A Library?In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss a great Catholic tradition of building and maintaining libraries. This tradition stems back to the early Church, and we have an obligation to maintain it today. Find out why every gentleman should cultivate a personal library of his own. 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 - https://ex90.cc/gentleman In this Episode We Discuss: The History of Libraries within the Church The Virtue in Building A Library How to Start Building a Library And More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss a great Catholic tradition of building and maintaining libraries. This tradition stems back to the early Church, and we have an obligation to maintain it today. Find out why every gentleman should cultivate a personal library of his own. 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 - https://ex90.cc/gentleman In this Episode We Discuss: The History of Libraries within the Church The Virtue in Building A Library How to Start Building a Library And More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy Should Every Man Build A Library?6b11ca28-d574-41db-889f-fd6f26571550Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:30:00 +00002359https://216.73.216.191/allTags#419 Fast From Being Furious - Joe HeschmeyerIs it really true that if you’re not angry you’re not paying attention? Joe Heschmeyer, author of The Early Church Was the Catholic Church, explains why anger at modern problems is not always a virtue. Cy Kellett: Ever hear phrases like, &#8220;If you&#8217;re not angry, you&#8217;re not paying attention?&#8221; Joe Heschmeyer challenges those ideas next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. Joe Heschmeyer with us this time. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. We talk with Joe about anger, specifically …

Is it really true that if you’re not angry you’re not paying attention? Joe Heschmeyer, author of The Early Church Was the Catholic Church, explains why anger at modern problems is not always a virtue. Cy Kellett: Ever hear phrases like, &#8220;If you&#8217;re not angry, you&#8217;re not paying attention?&#8221; Joe Heschmeyer challenges those ideas next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. Joe Heschmeyer with us this time. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. We talk with Joe about anger, specifically …

#419 Fast From Being Furious - Joe Heschmeyerebfc796b-cde5-4714-be73-0aba937c0af0Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2022) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2022)ea9ff8ae-6ef0-4573-ac39-7500630478efWed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2022) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2022)8ad05aae-a5b0-41da-ac04-f6d1c30f55ceWed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2022) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2022)92e96f0c-36c5-4db0-94c5-a7e631491c46Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2022) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel&#39;s relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan&#39;s sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 82: The Valley of Achor (2022)8dff0dff-8a88-4198-971e-0904c3c8a56cWed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2022) As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2022)2998c3d7-1ead-4cf6-b53e-922dfab79e3cTue, 22 Mar 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2022) As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2022)eaf155b4-8283-47a4-b4e7-0835d669242eTue, 22 Mar 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2022) As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2022)c4e46cb6-6d53-42fc-83c3-553d4897524bTue, 22 Mar 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2022) As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God&#39;s power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today&#39;s readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2022)cd7d4c0d-64d7-43df-a3b2-8404dad7f26bTue, 22 Mar 2022 00:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022c4d8ba92-f473-4e07-8ee2-cd2d13c49946Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) - 202221f7083d-6253-44e7-bdae-c3cabfc92640Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) - 20227580f847-c999-4b44-810b-b8a6a2036202Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel&#39;s unfaithfulness, destruction, and repentance. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022a945485c-4ec2-47d0-8554-242dbd380f1fTue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/20/22 Last Words: Behold, Your Mother Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. The best gifts can be given in the worst of circumstances. When He had virtually nothing left to give, Jesus still gave. He gave His own mother to be our mother. The one person who knew Him most and loved Him best, Jesus entrusted to all of His beloved disciples. Mass Readings from March 20, 2022: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Psalm 103: 1-4, 6-8, 111 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. The best gifts can be given in the worst of circumstances. When He had virtually nothing left to give, Jesus still gave. He gave His own mother to be our mother. The one person who knew Him most and loved Him best, Jesus entrusted to all of His beloved disciples. Mass Readings from March 20, 2022: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Psalm 103: 1-4, 6-8, 111 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9

full03/20/22 Last Words: Behold, Your Mother94a1b5dd-3cc8-4ef8-b755-fb22db0fc068Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/20/22 Last Words: Behold, Your Mother Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. The best gifts can be given in the worst of circumstances. When He had virtually nothing left to give, Jesus still gave. He gave His own mother to be our mother. The one person who knew Him most and loved Him best, Jesus entrusted to all of His beloved disciples. Mass Readings from March 20, 2022: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Psalm 103: 1-4, 6-8, 111 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. The best gifts can be given in the worst of circumstances. When He had virtually nothing left to give, Jesus still gave. He gave His own mother to be our mother. The one person who knew Him most and loved Him best, Jesus entrusted to all of His beloved disciples. Mass Readings from March 20, 2022: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Psalm 103: 1-4, 6-8, 111 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9

full03/20/22 Last Words: Behold, Your Mother1117691c-bd60-49ac-af7d-f58d82b8f591Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/20/22 Last Words: Behold, Your Mother Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. The best gifts can be given in the worst of circumstances. When He had virtually nothing left to give, Jesus still gave. He gave His own mother to be our mother. The one person who knew Him most and loved Him best, Jesus entrusted to all of His beloved disciples. Mass Readings from March 20, 2022: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Psalm 103: 1-4, 6-8, 111 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. The best gifts can be given in the worst of circumstances. When He had virtually nothing left to give, Jesus still gave. He gave His own mother to be our mother. The one person who knew Him most and loved Him best, Jesus entrusted to all of His beloved disciples. Mass Readings from March 20, 2022: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Psalm 103: 1-4, 6-8, 111 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9

full03/20/22 Last Words: Behold, Your Mother44d043b5-a7b4-4bc2-a40b-d101e2626570Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJaackmaate: The Untold Story Of My Battle With Health Anxiety & OCDJaackmate is the host of the popular Happy Hour podcast and a youtuber with over one million subscribers. From humble beginnings in Norwich to one of the largest internet personalties working in Britain today, Jack has had a hell of a ride. But more thought goes into Jack’s comedy and its targets than you might think. Because Jack doesn’t just mock anyone, but is always interrogating himself as to whether he’s mocking the right targets, and whether there’s a sufficient ‘why?’ to everything he does. His ride to the top hasn’t been easy either, and Jack has had to overcome challenges he never expected along the way. From anxiety to dealing with criticism, Jack gives us the truth about inventing, and then reinventing, yourself on the internet. Follow Jack: Twitter - https://twitter.com/Jaack Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BjnjltT8FEZyN3Iw5mN0Q  The rapper NF that Jack Refers to - https://www.youtube.com/c/NFrealmusicvideos/videos Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaackmate is the host of the popular Happy Hour podcast and a youtuber with over one million subscribers. From humble beginnings in Norwich to one of the largest internet personalties working in Britain today, Jack has had a hell of a ride. But more thought goes into Jack’s comedy and its targets than you might think. Because Jack doesn’t just mock anyone, but is always interrogating himself as to whether he’s mocking the right targets, and whether there’s a sufficient ‘why?’ to everything he does. His ride to the top hasn’t been easy either, and Jack has had to overcome challenges he never expected along the way. From anxiety to dealing with criticism, Jack gives us the truth about inventing, and then reinventing, yourself on the internet. Follow Jack: Twitter - https://twitter.com/Jaack Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BjnjltT8FEZyN3Iw5mN0Q  The rapper NF that Jack Refers to - https://www.youtube.com/c/NFrealmusicvideos/videos Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJaackmaate: The Untold Story Of My Battle With Health Anxiety & OCDe67fdc9d-cff4-4ac3-add9-4f4264269f8dMon, 21 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +00005645https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2022) As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2022)b498328c-3c63-415b-9d33-7f115334d471Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2022) As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2022)0db174a9-d72b-459e-b8ea-b3a692478940Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2022) As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2022)55f1aadd-4d7f-4675-93c0-99560d376149Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2022) As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 80: Cities of Refuge (2022)0c2139da-5869-4183-b08d-5e8da415f920Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2022) Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2022)2bc0703a-be29-4877-a843-430c304e89f5Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2022) Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2022)8486e2fa-aeff-469f-bbe7-d6a9fff95a99Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2022) Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2022)62c605cf-8161-4802-bcf1-02919129dca7Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2022) Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psalm 120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 79: Psalms of Ascent (2022)1fc2e216-1e0b-4ee5-b607-fbaa43ba429aSun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: The Song of Moses (2022) In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 78: The Song of Moses (2022)89681a78-4761-4a82-a42f-9ba589c8eadfSat, 19 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: The Song of Moses (2022) In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 78: The Song of Moses (2022)d00594ab-8bec-431f-892a-706b0e6d088bSat, 19 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: The Song of Moses (2022) In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 78: The Song of Moses (2022)851df577-e08a-4435-a3bc-8ed9c4b6251eSat, 19 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 78: The Song of Moses (2022) In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 78: The Song of Moses (2022)3c5d6a79-6109-43f4-8439-ecec3a2508dfSat, 19 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 49 - How To Form Habits That Actually Stick: Professor Steve PetersIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this one, I’m taking a section from Steve Peters, a doctor, psychiatrist, professor and mental coach for the world's top athletes and business leaders. Here he shares his wisdom about how we can form healthy habits and ways in which to maintain them. He explains that habits can be formed both consciously, based on our belief system, and unconsciously, the ones we aren’t knowingly thinking about. When we look to battle those good habits from the bad, it is not straightforward, and they need to be subdivided. Steve is the author of “The Chimp Paradox”, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and put forward the groundbreaking ‘Chimp model’ for understanding how our brains work. The model focuses on the 3 parts of the brain and he talks briefly about one of them here. The ‘Chimp’ which is our desire to be irrational, emotional, impulsive and short-term. Basing habits on our beliefs and experiences is letting the Chimp make those decisions, and sometimes we need to connect the other parts of our brain; the ‘Human’ and the ‘Computer’ to manage and control the interaction they have with habits. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/wyvTqTz7sob Steve - https://chimpmanagement.com/professor-steve-peters/ Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this one, I’m taking a section from Steve Peters, a doctor, psychiatrist, professor and mental coach for the world's top athletes and business leaders. Here he shares his wisdom about how we can form healthy habits and ways in which to maintain them. He explains that habits can be formed both consciously, based on our belief system, and unconsciously, the ones we aren’t knowingly thinking about. When we look to battle those good habits from the bad, it is not straightforward, and they need to be subdivided. Steve is the author of “The Chimp Paradox”, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and put forward the groundbreaking ‘Chimp model’ for understanding how our brains work. The model focuses on the 3 parts of the brain and he talks briefly about one of them here. The ‘Chimp’ which is our desire to be irrational, emotional, impulsive and short-term. Basing habits on our beliefs and experiences is letting the Chimp make those decisions, and sometimes we need to connect the other parts of our brain; the ‘Human’ and the ‘Computer’ to manage and control the interaction they have with habits. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/wyvTqTz7sob Steve - https://chimpmanagement.com/professor-steve-peters/ Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 49 - How To Form Habits That Actually Stick: Professor Steve Peters1aa62f59-a5f8-4ef3-9dc5-28f33cdc860aFri, 18 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000460https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: God is Faithful (2022) Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 77: God is Faithful (2022)b82ed6e5-62e5-4960-bcaf-d2f10994a4aeFri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: God is Faithful (2022) Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 77: God is Faithful (2022)8d6f8408-9c30-47f8-a5cd-323da20326feFri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: God is Faithful (2022) Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 77: God is Faithful (2022)139c3a43-64b1-446b-b678-8abc0b49bb60Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 77: God is Faithful (2022) Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out why it&#39;s important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 77: God is Faithful (2022)370f366f-3448-43fa-ba88-2fd991b81fccFri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Long Can You Be Miserable? Sometimes they&#39;re things we don&#39;t want to do... but we have to do them anyway. Sometimes you make it through saying, &quot;I&#39;ll learn to like it.&quot; But what about if you never do? Today, Fr. Mike gives us a word of encouragement to find joy even in the midst of suffering and to avoid falling into despair or resentment as we walk toward eternity. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes they&#39;re things we don&#39;t want to do... but we have to do them anyway. Sometimes you make it through saying, &quot;I&#39;ll learn to like it.&quot; But what about if you never do? Today, Fr. Mike gives us a word of encouragement to find joy even in the midst of suffering and to avoid falling into despair or resentment as we walk toward eternity. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Long Can You Be Miserable?51764944-a56b-433c-9112-74a2237f9c6cThu, 17 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Long Can You Be Miserable? Sometimes they&#39;re things we don&#39;t want to do... but we have to do them anyway. Sometimes you make it through saying, &quot;I&#39;ll learn to like it.&quot; But what about if you never do? Today, Fr. Mike gives us a word of encouragement to find joy even in the midst of suffering and to avoid falling into despair or resentment as we walk toward eternity. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes they&#39;re things we don&#39;t want to do... but we have to do them anyway. Sometimes you make it through saying, &quot;I&#39;ll learn to like it.&quot; But what about if you never do? Today, Fr. Mike gives us a word of encouragement to find joy even in the midst of suffering and to avoid falling into despair or resentment as we walk toward eternity. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Long Can You Be Miserable?17eab820-c4b6-410a-9f0c-ba244eb0caa0Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAmos 5 – A LamentAmos 5

Amos 5

fullAmos 5 – A Lament65fd1219-542f-46e0-8529-3b22d31d01b3Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:30:00 +0000696https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIsrael Adesanya: Becoming World Champion Was The Lowest Day Of My LifeIsrael Adesanya is the reigning UFC Middleweight champion, and one of the meanest fighters in the world right now. But in this conversation Israel gives a glimpse on what really drives fighters on, because Mixed Martial Arts isn’t just a physical contest, it’s a mental one too. Moving from Nigeria to New Zealand when he was still a child and different from other children in his class, fighting was Israel’s path out of bullying, seclusion, and low self-confidence. But winning alone hasn’t brought Israel happiness, in this episode you’ll find out what it’s REALLY like to be UFC World Champion. He’s so much more than that kid with a dream now. An international phenomenon, Israel brings us the exclusive on his path to the top like he’s never told it before. Follow Israel: Twitter - https://twitter.com/stylebender Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stylebender Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel Adesanya is the reigning UFC Middleweight champion, and one of the meanest fighters in the world right now. But in this conversation Israel gives a glimpse on what really drives fighters on, because Mixed Martial Arts isn’t just a physical contest, it’s a mental one too. Moving from Nigeria to New Zealand when he was still a child and different from other children in his class, fighting was Israel’s path out of bullying, seclusion, and low self-confidence. But winning alone hasn’t brought Israel happiness, in this episode you’ll find out what it’s REALLY like to be UFC World Champion. He’s so much more than that kid with a dream now. An international phenomenon, Israel brings us the exclusive on his path to the top like he’s never told it before. Follow Israel: Twitter - https://twitter.com/stylebender Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stylebender Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullIsrael Adesanya: Becoming World Champion Was The Lowest Day Of My Lifebf031d83-5c11-4432-b094-d543f3c62d5aThu, 17 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +00005373https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: War Against Midian (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 76: War Against Midian (2022)007e9a15-2a95-47fb-931a-78d70fb95da9Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: War Against Midian (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 76: War Against Midian (2022)2e3cd40d-a5bb-4ef9-9992-1538302c1c13Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: War Against Midian (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 76: War Against Midian (2022)abe3c747-53a7-459a-8adf-2601ba9a0a97Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 76: War Against Midian (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel&#39;s weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 76: War Against Midian (2022)756c9f42-d939-4828-aef4-29674de0e185Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEmbracing the Cross and Overcoming Anxiety (w/ Dr. Kevin Majeres)In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by a Catholic gentleman and psychiatrist of incredible wisdom and experience, Dr. Kevin Majeres. Kevin guides us in how to embrace our anxiety and challenges head-on as an opportunity for our sanctification provided by God. As GK Chesterton stated, "An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered; an adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered." However, as nice as that sounds, it is in this episode that we learn how to practically use these challenges as God’s will to help us become saints. In this Episode We Discuss: Reframing to Embrace Your Suffering Accepting the Challenges We Face and Growing in Sanctification The Cross is the Cure Complaining is a form of practical atheism And More Dr. Kevin Majeres MD - Born and raised in Minnesota, Kevin attended college at the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas, and then stayed in Dallas for medical school and residency training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. After graduation, he completed a fellowship with the Beck Institute of Cognitive Therapy and Research in Philadelphia, and became a certified affiliate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. He is also a member of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapists. He is currently on the faculty of Harvard Medical School, where he teaches a weekly class on cognitive-behavioral therapy to psychiatrists-in-training at Beth-Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (i.e., board certified in psychiatry). Optimal Work - https://www.optimalwork.com/ Professional Website - https://drmajeres.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by a Catholic gentleman and psychiatrist of incredible wisdom and experience, Dr. Kevin Majeres. Kevin guides us in how to embrace our anxiety and challenges head-on as an opportunity for our sanctification provided by God. As GK Chesterton stated, "An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered; an adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered." However, as nice as that sounds, it is in this episode that we learn how to practically use these challenges as God’s will to help us become saints. In this Episode We Discuss: Reframing to Embrace Your Suffering Accepting the Challenges We Face and Growing in Sanctification The Cross is the Cure Complaining is a form of practical atheism And More Dr. Kevin Majeres MD - Born and raised in Minnesota, Kevin attended college at the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas, and then stayed in Dallas for medical school and residency training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. After graduation, he completed a fellowship with the Beck Institute of Cognitive Therapy and Research in Philadelphia, and became a certified affiliate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. He is also a member of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapists. He is currently on the faculty of Harvard Medical School, where he teaches a weekly class on cognitive-behavioral therapy to psychiatrists-in-training at Beth-Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (i.e., board certified in psychiatry). Optimal Work - https://www.optimalwork.com/ Professional Website - https://drmajeres.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullEmbracing the Cross and Overcoming Anxiety (w/ Dr. Kevin Majeres)b726141e-c19b-468a-abe5-cfbf717da0a5Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:30:00 +00003993https://216.73.216.191/allTags#418 Rethinking In-Vitro Fertilization - Stephanie Gray ConnorsIs there a wrong way to have a baby? Stephanie Gray Connors, author of Conceived by Science explains the human rights issues with in vitro fertilization. Cy Kellet: Everybody loves a baby, but is IVF a moral way to get one? Stephanie Gray Connors is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. The better we get at reproductive technology, biological technology, the finer the distinctions become that we need to make. And this can really drive people crazy. They can say things like, &#8220;You&#8217;re just splitti…

Is there a wrong way to have a baby? Stephanie Gray Connors, author of Conceived by Science explains the human rights issues with in vitro fertilization. Cy Kellet: Everybody loves a baby, but is IVF a moral way to get one? Stephanie Gray Connors is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. The better we get at reproductive technology, biological technology, the finer the distinctions become that we need to make. And this can really drive people crazy. They can say things like, &#8220;You&#8217;re just splitti…

#418 Rethinking In-Vitro Fertilization - Stephanie Gray Connors451c620f-4cfb-4d35-9e4a-1cc731d7071eWed, 16 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#238A: Daniel part 2: God gets the Credit&nbsp;Daniel 2:1-28,46-49 In order to respect each families ages &amp; stages of life I have adapted some of this b/c of the content in Daniel and the time allotment for the episode. So PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. The King has some confusing dreams and the only one who can explain them is Daniel. Daniel knew this was made possible b/c of God not him, so he made sure God received the credit. The kids are reminded to observe the wonderful things God allows us to do and be grateful versus puffing ourselves up as if it's all b/c of us. Some may think our examples don't seem incredible. God gave Daniel the ability to do something amazing! But the truth is, ours are actually miraculous things! They just seem normal b/c they happen day after day. We get used to seeing the miracle God provides each new day.&nbsp; Thanks for tuning in to the Daniel series. I hope this always draws the kids closer to knowing Jesus. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

&nbsp;Daniel 2:1-28,46-49 In order to respect each families ages &amp; stages of life I have adapted some of this b/c of the content in Daniel and the time allotment for the episode. So PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. The King has some confusing dreams and the only one who can explain them is Daniel. Daniel knew this was made possible b/c of God not him, so he made sure God received the credit. The kids are reminded to observe the wonderful things God allows us to do and be grateful versus puffing ourselves up as if it's all b/c of us. Some may think our examples don't seem incredible. God gave Daniel the ability to do something amazing! But the truth is, ours are actually miraculous things! They just seem normal b/c they happen day after day. We get used to seeing the miracle God provides each new day.&nbsp; Thanks for tuning in to the Daniel series. I hope this always draws the kids closer to knowing Jesus. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#238A: Daniel part 2: God gets the Credit6191fdbf-2b70-4125-98e1-bd084d1ec6b8Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000871https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2022) Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2022)cc164861-e09f-4793-abf3-f678d0eb09eeWed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2022) Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2022)4e4fd343-fd9e-4195-8083-9f208376d209Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2022) Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2022)45d72906-75a6-4654-9e19-8cad42a5c4acWed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2022) Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 75: The Keeping of Vows (2022)6845a37d-71fd-4d91-9f5c-abfb6e86a759Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2022)a60ffa7f-5ca2-4072-a3dc-c84fec075fbbTue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2022)6a784ee1-defb-4457-b91d-f3345af8faa3Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2022)13ba06ba-fced-4e54-85d0-178c831a4aabTue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad&#39;s daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses&#39; successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua&#39;s leadership. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 74: Joshua Appointed (2022)6ec9f70a-ea68-4fa5-ba27-37cbcb114fa5Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/13/22 Last Words: The Missing Last Word Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. Both men were loved. They weren't both saved. The second Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is missing something. Jesus has begged for mercy for all...including the two criminals who were crucified with Him. But they did not both receive mercy. One received mercy and one rejected mercy. Mass Readings from March 13, 2022: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalms 27:1, 7-9, 13-14Philippians 3:17—4:1 Luke 9:28-36

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. Both men were loved. They weren't both saved. The second Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is missing something. Jesus has begged for mercy for all...including the two criminals who were crucified with Him. But they did not both receive mercy. One received mercy and one rejected mercy. Mass Readings from March 13, 2022: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalms 27:1, 7-9, 13-14Philippians 3:17—4:1 Luke 9:28-36

full03/13/22 Last Words: The Missing Last Word88783007-cf78-4253-a7e9-33ca88f642a6Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/13/22 Last Words: The Missing Last Word Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. Both men were loved. They weren't both saved. The second Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is missing something. Jesus has begged for mercy for all...including the two criminals who were crucified with Him. But they did not both receive mercy. One received mercy and one rejected mercy. Mass Readings from March 13, 2022: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalms 27:1, 7-9, 13-14Philippians 3:17—4:1 Luke 9:28-36

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. Both men were loved. They weren't both saved. The second Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is missing something. Jesus has begged for mercy for all...including the two criminals who were crucified with Him. But they did not both receive mercy. One received mercy and one rejected mercy. Mass Readings from March 13, 2022: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalms 27:1, 7-9, 13-14Philippians 3:17—4:1 Luke 9:28-36

full03/13/22 Last Words: The Missing Last Wordb109119e-8f27-4251-a0be-d94f6a719d52Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/13/22 Last Words: The Missing Last Word Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. Both men were loved. They weren't both saved. The second Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is missing something. Jesus has begged for mercy for all...including the two criminals who were crucified with Him. But they did not both receive mercy. One received mercy and one rejected mercy. Mass Readings from March 13, 2022: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalms 27:1, 7-9, 13-14Philippians 3:17—4:1 Luke 9:28-36

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. Both men were loved. They weren't both saved. The second Last Word of Jesus from the Cross is missing something. Jesus has begged for mercy for all...including the two criminals who were crucified with Him. But they did not both receive mercy. One received mercy and one rejected mercy. Mass Readings from March 13, 2022: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalms 27:1, 7-9, 13-14Philippians 3:17—4:1 Luke 9:28-36

full03/13/22 Last Words: The Missing Last Wordb56f90dc-e07a-4b4c-8506-dad9b056df64Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Finally Stop Procrastinating: Oliver BurkemanOliver Burkeman is the author of Four Thousand Weeks, a book that offers the most interesting perspective on how to manage your time that I’ve ever heard. He was a columnist for the Guardian newspaper for twenty years. The key lesson of Oliver’s book is what prioritisation really means. Make a list of the twenty-five things you want to do in your life, and then forget items 6-25, try and carve out some time every single day to work on your passion. It seems simple, but if it was more people would do it. We fill our lives with busy work in order to distract ourselves from the reality that our time is running out. This shocking insight is the key to understanding Oliver’s unique approach to achieve focus, and you might just gain some perspective along the way. Follow Oliver: Twitter - https://twitter.com/oliverburkeman Oliver’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Four-Thousand-Weeks-Time-How Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oliver Burkeman is the author of Four Thousand Weeks, a book that offers the most interesting perspective on how to manage your time that I’ve ever heard. He was a columnist for the Guardian newspaper for twenty years. The key lesson of Oliver’s book is what prioritisation really means. Make a list of the twenty-five things you want to do in your life, and then forget items 6-25, try and carve out some time every single day to work on your passion. It seems simple, but if it was more people would do it. We fill our lives with busy work in order to distract ourselves from the reality that our time is running out. This shocking insight is the key to understanding Oliver’s unique approach to achieve focus, and you might just gain some perspective along the way. Follow Oliver: Twitter - https://twitter.com/oliverburkeman Oliver’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Four-Thousand-Weeks-Time-How Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow To Finally Stop Procrastinating: Oliver Burkeman4924d96b-d009-4a9d-a213-04df505747daMon, 14 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +00004898https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2022) Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2022)d4be63d0-d19d-4678-879a-9f24798566a0Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2022) Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2022)42027aaf-575b-42ff-b0dd-734601ccd191Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2022) Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2022)d1661758-8a81-4374-bf4d-b096bb88649aMon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2022) Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn&#39;t get an inheritance of land, because they&#39;re receiving something much greater. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 73: Inheritance of Land (2022)945193b3-7eab-415c-8349-c43576d74b38Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2022) Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2022)97990b66-f676-4648-8de0-68adfe1f4611Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2022) Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2022)f3f2d55b-1246-4949-bd60-cfd3d41b2a12Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2022) Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2022)d25dccbc-ebe2-46eb-a57c-645d90a3d145Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2022) Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 72: The Plains of Moab (2022)8fd73010-5f57-4cd1-8403-e88115c33188Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: The Source of the Law (2022) Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 71: The Source of the Law (2022)16332945-ba18-40e1-b82d-2d5e8f83098cSat, 12 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: The Source of the Law (2022) Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 71: The Source of the Law (2022)d83858b7-caf6-46f4-bf92-3a6fbdcf400cSat, 12 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: The Source of the Law (2022) Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 71: The Source of the Law (2022)4610d0a3-3051-4f96-acaa-27098800cfd1Sat, 12 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 71: The Source of the Law (2022) Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 71: The Source of the Law (2022)c5a2caf6-da41-4456-9c3a-d9e21984f5b8Sat, 12 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 48 - 3 Core Principles For A Better Life: Mark MansonIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Mark Manson has sold over 13 million books, and is the genius behind ‘The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck’ and ‘Everything is F*cked’. His advice here is so simple, yet so moving and easily applicable to our everyday lives. For Mark, becoming a better person requires these three principles. Dealing with responsibility, making choices and managing expectations are at the core of our personal development and all interlink. If there’s no personal responsibility for our choices, nothing else is ever going to work or improve. Accepting responsibility, will allow us to move away from the danger of disempowering ourselves to progress. In turn, if we can make those better choices, and take responsibility, our expectations will naturally align. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/mVt7Zig7hob Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmanson/?hl=en https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Mark Manson has sold over 13 million books, and is the genius behind ‘The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck’ and ‘Everything is F*cked’. His advice here is so simple, yet so moving and easily applicable to our everyday lives. For Mark, becoming a better person requires these three principles. Dealing with responsibility, making choices and managing expectations are at the core of our personal development and all interlink. If there’s no personal responsibility for our choices, nothing else is ever going to work or improve. Accepting responsibility, will allow us to move away from the danger of disempowering ourselves to progress. In turn, if we can make those better choices, and take responsibility, our expectations will naturally align. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/mVt7Zig7hob Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmanson/?hl=en https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Watch the Episodes On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 48 - 3 Core Principles For A Better Life: Mark Manson362165ef-c336-4b01-b2ca-cc263ca818d4Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000690https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2022) Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2022)a15ea23d-72ec-4e6b-aff2-dc3314bda1ccFri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2022) Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2022)e1671792-ef24-4e1f-a245-39cfc35dce20Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2022) Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2022)4aa6563e-f953-4782-bdd2-dbdf4ea88f58Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2022) Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 70: The Offense of Balaam (2022)2a86febf-c681-4adc-9276-d906abe87dabFri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf Lent Doesn't Make You Feel Good... Want to know what the #1 goal of Lent is? Believe it or not, we don&#39;t have to feel the joy of the season to reach it. Instead, we have to focus on living it! Today, Fr. Mike challenges us to go beyond performing our works of penance for selfish reasons but instead to model our prayer, fasting. and almsgiving in a way that helps us become more like Jesus. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Want to know what the #1 goal of Lent is? Believe it or not, we don&#39;t have to feel the joy of the season to reach it. Instead, we have to focus on living it! Today, Fr. Mike challenges us to go beyond performing our works of penance for selfish reasons but instead to model our prayer, fasting. and almsgiving in a way that helps us become more like Jesus. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf Lent Doesn't Make You Feel Good...6d7e9821-01da-4fe1-ad75-38ccfb61c00bThu, 10 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf Lent Doesn't Make You Feel Good... Want to know what the #1 goal of Lent is? Believe it or not, we don&#39;t have to feel the joy of the season to reach it. Instead, we have to focus on living it! Today, Fr. Mike challenges us to go beyond performing our works of penance for selfish reasons but instead to model our prayer, fasting. and almsgiving in a way that helps us become more like Jesus. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Want to know what the #1 goal of Lent is? Believe it or not, we don&#39;t have to feel the joy of the season to reach it. Instead, we have to focus on living it! Today, Fr. Mike challenges us to go beyond performing our works of penance for selfish reasons but instead to model our prayer, fasting. and almsgiving in a way that helps us become more like Jesus. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf Lent Doesn't Make You Feel Good...b2eccaae-255c-423c-a5c9-ca51a2cc0b30Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSermon - Who and WhoseSermon - Who and Whose

Sermon - Who and Whose

fullSermon - Who and Whoseafd753b3-4d65-4e0c-b6de-6a0296c3da39Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:30:00 +00001192https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPhones 4u Founder: The Pain Of Becoming A Billionaire: John CaudwellJohn Caudwell is one of the richest people in the UK, for many years he has been the UK’s highest-paying taxpayer. Making his money on the back of the mobile phone revolution, he is worth £3 billion. And he has built his fortune from nothing. Growing up in a sometimes unstable household, John ran his first business while working full time as an apprentice mechanic. His energy and drive sustained him throughout his money-making journey. But this single-minded determination came at a cost. He sacrified friends and a social life, and has called his experience founding Phones 4u “twenty years of grief”. Perhaps no one has been more open with me about what it took to build their empire, and what it ultimately took from them.  Follow John: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johncaudwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/JohnDCaudwell Caudwell Children: https://www.caudwellchildren.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Caudwell is one of the richest people in the UK, for many years he has been the UK’s highest-paying taxpayer. Making his money on the back of the mobile phone revolution, he is worth £3 billion. And he has built his fortune from nothing. Growing up in a sometimes unstable household, John ran his first business while working full time as an apprentice mechanic. His energy and drive sustained him throughout his money-making journey. But this single-minded determination came at a cost. He sacrified friends and a social life, and has called his experience founding Phones 4u “twenty years of grief”. Perhaps no one has been more open with me about what it took to build their empire, and what it ultimately took from them.  Follow John: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johncaudwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/JohnDCaudwell Caudwell Children: https://www.caudwellchildren.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullPhones 4u Founder: The Pain Of Becoming A Billionaire: John Caudwellfa9504e3-b86f-4467-a91d-231437c440dfThu, 10 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +00005021https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2022) Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2022)fc9c2d2a-1212-4300-893a-1b273f2a1482Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2022) Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2022)4e63647f-99f5-4cc7-b182-99c3bb7599f7Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2022) Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2022)e46e6953-e79b-4864-be24-80b021bff39dThu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2022) Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God&#39;s laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to teach them about the dignity of every human person. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 21, Deuteronomy 22, and Psalm 102. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 69: The Bronze Serpent (2022)60ba32bb-bc01-4cc5-95b9-950184af8ccfThu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDistrust of Bishops, Manly Music, Dumb Phones, and MoreIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John received dozens and dozens of your questions about being a Catholic and a man and provide answers today. We get questions about distrusting your bishop, getting on the same page as your wife, using dumb phones, dating before marriage, and a lot more. Subscribe to get every episode - Signup Now TCG Rosary - View Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John received dozens and dozens of your questions about being a Catholic and a man and provide answers today. We get questions about distrusting your bishop, getting on the same page as your wife, using dumb phones, dating before marriage, and a lot more. Subscribe to get every episode - Signup Now TCG Rosary - View Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDistrust of Bishops, Manly Music, Dumb Phones, and More8274cbef-6185-402b-bd12-b4071c36ce0dWed, 09 Mar 2022 21:30:00 +00003141https://216.73.216.191/allTags#417 Three Things Atheists Get Right - Karlo BroussardAtheists get the big thing wrong, but that doesn&#8217;t mean they get everything wrong. Karlo Broussard, author of Prepare the Way, explains why Catholics and atheists can agree on some important insights about God. Cy Kellett: Actually, atheists get a lot of stuff right. Karlo Broussard is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. We&#8217;re going to understand our faith by understanding what those who don&#8217;t have faith have to say about God. This time, Karl…

Atheists get the big thing wrong, but that doesn&#8217;t mean they get everything wrong. Karlo Broussard, author of Prepare the Way, explains why Catholics and atheists can agree on some important insights about God. Cy Kellett: Actually, atheists get a lot of stuff right. Karlo Broussard is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. We&#8217;re going to understand our faith by understanding what those who don&#8217;t have faith have to say about God. This time, Karl…

#417 Three Things Atheists Get Right - Karlo Broussarde4dddf2c-7538-4d4c-8e0d-a938d76692d6Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#237A: Daniel part 1: But Everyone Else is doing itDaniel 1 In order to respect each families ages &amp; stages of life I have adapted some of this b/c of the content in Daniel and the time allotment for the episode. So PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. Today we hear Daniel asking permission not to indulge in the King's food b/c it would make him impure. &nbsp;Daniel did not want to disobey God even though it seemed like everyone else was. We apply that our world or culture sometimes wants us to do things that God says not to do. We may feel the pressure to do it b/c well, everyone else is. &nbsp;The kids see that Daniel knew what was right b/c he knew God's word and he chose to obey even if it seemed no one else was. The kids will hear examples of what this may look like in their own lives.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! I hope this always draws the kids closer to knowing Jesus. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel 1 In order to respect each families ages &amp; stages of life I have adapted some of this b/c of the content in Daniel and the time allotment for the episode. So PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. Today we hear Daniel asking permission not to indulge in the King's food b/c it would make him impure. &nbsp;Daniel did not want to disobey God even though it seemed like everyone else was. We apply that our world or culture sometimes wants us to do things that God says not to do. We may feel the pressure to do it b/c well, everyone else is. &nbsp;The kids see that Daniel knew what was right b/c he knew God's word and he chose to obey even if it seemed no one else was. The kids will hear examples of what this may look like in their own lives.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! I hope this always draws the kids closer to knowing Jesus. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#237A: Daniel part 1: But Everyone Else is doing it8927044e-3f6b-4463-a00f-129fb13a6b52Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000732https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2022) Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2022)79a64c2e-901c-4b12-bec0-ec453ddd2befWed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2022) Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2022)67d1e6ed-ac00-4fd3-b213-af11f8fcf75bWed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2022) Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2022)9b2f5592-27da-42d2-909b-41c6ed8b95aeWed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2022) Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality as they learn to live in relationship with each other. Today we read Numbers 19-20, Deuteronomy 21, and Psalm 100. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 68: The Waters of Meribah (2022)0a9c8bbe-4d83-4e3a-9a70-76358d1d19b3Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2022)08fdd80a-9bbb-462f-b577-d2fa62c6c39cTue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2022)309e9087-1397-40dd-a3b4-ee9856a1a6efTue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2022)28d1ca47-2b4d-43f0-b67f-1eefad320b6eTue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down God&#39;s divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2022)928e5161-4369-4377-9c38-8606817c8316Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/06/22 Last Words: The First Last Words Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing. The first last words of Jesus reveal not just what, but Who was on His mind in the last moments of His life. Mass Readings from March 06, 2022: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Psalms 91:1-2, 10-15Romans 10:8-13 Luke 4:1-13

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing. The first last words of Jesus reveal not just what, but Who was on His mind in the last moments of His life. Mass Readings from March 06, 2022: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Psalms 91:1-2, 10-15Romans 10:8-13 Luke 4:1-13

full03/06/22 Last Words: The First Last Words92c1d1d1-ba0b-43c1-86a0-f66342064a73Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/06/22 Last Words: The First Last Words Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing. The first last words of Jesus reveal not just what, but Who was on His mind in the last moments of His life. Mass Readings from March 06, 2022: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Psalms 91:1-2, 10-15Romans 10:8-13 Luke 4:1-13

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing. The first last words of Jesus reveal not just what, but Who was on His mind in the last moments of His life. Mass Readings from March 06, 2022: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Psalms 91:1-2, 10-15Romans 10:8-13 Luke 4:1-13

full03/06/22 Last Words: The First Last Words2a676b13-97c3-4dfa-b2f8-86b59e41375cMon, 07 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/06/22 Last Words: The First Last Words Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing. The first last words of Jesus reveal not just what, but Who was on His mind in the last moments of His life. Mass Readings from March 06, 2022: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Psalms 91:1-2, 10-15Romans 10:8-13 Luke 4:1-13

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing. The first last words of Jesus reveal not just what, but Who was on His mind in the last moments of His life. Mass Readings from March 06, 2022: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Psalms 91:1-2, 10-15Romans 10:8-13 Luke 4:1-13

full03/06/22 Last Words: The First Last Wordsa614cb79-778d-4fde-8592-c83ffe8feffcMon, 07 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRoman Kemp: Why Communication Is More Important Than EverRoman Kemp is the breakfast radio host on Capital FM, waking up millions of people every day. He is also a television personality, featuring on a variety of popular shows including Celebrity Gogglebox and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Soccer Aid. Roman is an charismatic and outgoing guy, but last year his sensational BBC Documentary revealed a new side to him and has helped millions of men with their mental health. In Our Silent Emergency, Roman explores the mental health and suicide crisis affecting young men and is looking for answers, after losing his best friend in August 2020. It was a hard project for Roman to make, and while filming it he had to take a break for a month to gather his thoughts. But his efforts in opening a dialogue around the crisis is aimed to help those who are struggling in silence. It is available to download on BBC iPlayer now. Follow Roman: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/romankemp Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/romankemp @Joesbuddyline aims to promote and protect the mental health of young people, from Primary school to University - https://www.joesbuddyline.org Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roman Kemp is the breakfast radio host on Capital FM, waking up millions of people every day. He is also a television personality, featuring on a variety of popular shows including Celebrity Gogglebox and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Soccer Aid. Roman is an charismatic and outgoing guy, but last year his sensational BBC Documentary revealed a new side to him and has helped millions of men with their mental health. In Our Silent Emergency, Roman explores the mental health and suicide crisis affecting young men and is looking for answers, after losing his best friend in August 2020. It was a hard project for Roman to make, and while filming it he had to take a break for a month to gather his thoughts. But his efforts in opening a dialogue around the crisis is aimed to help those who are struggling in silence. It is available to download on BBC iPlayer now. Follow Roman: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/romankemp Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/romankemp @Joesbuddyline aims to promote and protect the mental health of young people, from Primary school to University - https://www.joesbuddyline.org Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRoman Kemp: Why Communication Is More Important Than Evercbc5cade-984b-478c-812b-1f2138e725cfMon, 07 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +00005205https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2022)e03702ed-3e98-4bd5-b3e8-da7ea16149c6Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2022)cdb22040-e2a4-4aab-8553-0687a6556b43Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2022)61bcfedc-2985-4add-ad80-c74679f9a901Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2022) Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it&#39;s important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2022)77778fcd-3c8b-4810-bf00-81eb06b7f236Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2022) Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2022)f759b01e-2df8-4f0e-a741-2f952c70a574Sun, 06 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2022) Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2022)9c123fc6-11e6-44b4-bd63-ae4b577fbd27Sun, 06 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2022) Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2022)7e6cc900-d716-4efc-9473-f2f1d58569ecSun, 06 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2022) Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 65: Revolt Against Moses (2022)8c01eca0-f19a-4a00-8db2-d907c805b880Sun, 06 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2022) Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2022)61b1408b-ac3c-43e2-9653-0e2662e80883Sat, 05 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2022) Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2022)737b9264-68ae-496b-b88c-ffc0c267b04aSat, 05 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2022) Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2022)aa016f0f-c291-438c-9de1-32abc30d631cSat, 05 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2022) Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 64: Consequences of Sin (2022)c93fd708-6afc-4edc-8201-ea3e65e4407fSat, 05 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 47 - The Power of Good Communication: Nick JenkinsIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Nick Jenkins is the founder and former CEO of Moonpig.com, a company which revolutionised gift cards and is now worth over one and a half billion pounds. In this moment, Nick shares his wisdom with us on the importance of having good communication skills from public speaking to stand-out graphics and polished writing. Your ability to articulate yourself, think coherently and coerce a logical argument is vital to all walks of life whether that is business related or not. People often think that to be a good communicator you have to nail those public speaking events, but what Nick notes is that actually we practice articulating ourselves everyday. Making eye contact, engaging in conversations and listening to people are all things we can do. The more we output, whether that be speaking, writing or drawing the better we naturally become at communicating with people. We compare this to sales because at the baseline, we are always selling ourselves to people we meet, persuading others that we are the best. Nick is an incredible guy who leans on the power of composing yourself well in front of others in order to succeed. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/ogWmjYsc6nb Watch the Episodes On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Nick Jenkins is the founder and former CEO of Moonpig.com, a company which revolutionised gift cards and is now worth over one and a half billion pounds. In this moment, Nick shares his wisdom with us on the importance of having good communication skills from public speaking to stand-out graphics and polished writing. Your ability to articulate yourself, think coherently and coerce a logical argument is vital to all walks of life whether that is business related or not. People often think that to be a good communicator you have to nail those public speaking events, but what Nick notes is that actually we practice articulating ourselves everyday. Making eye contact, engaging in conversations and listening to people are all things we can do. The more we output, whether that be speaking, writing or drawing the better we naturally become at communicating with people. We compare this to sales because at the baseline, we are always selling ourselves to people we meet, persuading others that we are the best. Nick is an incredible guy who leans on the power of composing yourself well in front of others in order to succeed. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/ogWmjYsc6nb Watch the Episodes On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 47 - The Power of Good Communication: Nick Jenkinsc82f88d1-8c55-453d-a372-5b454ee6c9abFri, 04 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000439https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2022) In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2022)a2dda434-1183-4937-bd14-d89f18b50212Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2022) In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2022)a67f5fb9-5371-49c8-96ea-761f5a120493Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2022) In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2022)c981687e-e038-4603-86b5-2fb73266d30fFri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2022) In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which was marked by distrust and fear, will have consequences for their children. We also read today Deuteronomy 12, and Psalm 95. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 63: Israel's Rebellion (2022)f873a09a-867f-45d8-942b-0a4f203908f6Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLent Is a Process—Not an Event Lent has begun and with it our season of penance and fasting. What are you planning on giving up or adding to your spiritual life? Today, Fr. Mike helps us understand that Lent is less like a crockpot—which you can set and forge—and more like an ongoing, iterative process that requires our continual discernment about how we are drawing closer to Jesus. God wants to give you more. How will you respond this Lent? Order the Lenten Companion today: https://tinyurl.com/yb9vsuva Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Lent has begun and with it our season of penance and fasting. What are you planning on giving up or adding to your spiritual life? Today, Fr. Mike helps us understand that Lent is less like a crockpot—which you can set and forge—and more like an ongoing, iterative process that requires our continual discernment about how we are drawing closer to Jesus. God wants to give you more. How will you respond this Lent? Order the Lenten Companion today: https://tinyurl.com/yb9vsuva Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLent Is a Process—Not an Event0e1228ad-4e79-4250-95d1-654114de0b46Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLent Is a Process—Not an Event Lent has begun and with it our season of penance and fasting. What are you planning on giving up or adding to your spiritual life? Today, Fr. Mike helps us understand that Lent is less like a crockpot—which you can set and forge—and more like an ongoing, iterative process that requires our continual discernment about how we are drawing closer to Jesus. God wants to give you more. How will you respond this Lent? Order the Lenten Companion today: https://tinyurl.com/yb9vsuva Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Lent has begun and with it our season of penance and fasting. What are you planning on giving up or adding to your spiritual life? Today, Fr. Mike helps us understand that Lent is less like a crockpot—which you can set and forge—and more like an ongoing, iterative process that requires our continual discernment about how we are drawing closer to Jesus. God wants to give you more. How will you respond this Lent? Order the Lenten Companion today: https://tinyurl.com/yb9vsuva Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLent Is a Process—Not an Eventb0f883ed-7c21-46b1-80c1-a59b0e208ea8Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAmos 4 – Israel Has Not Returned to GodAmos 4

Amos 4

fullAmos 4 – Israel Has Not Returned to God2cb15f88-f72d-4034-a3ba-a6af0b1461bcThu, 03 Mar 2022 13:30:00 +0000595https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorld Leading Psychologist: How To Detach From Overthinking & Anxiety: Dr Julie SmithDr. Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist with over 3 million followers on Tiktok, as well as the author of the Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? Before she was famous, she practised therapy for over fifteen years with the NHS and the Ministry of Defence. Julie offers practical advice to her millions of followers on everything from how to lead a meaningful life, to how to cope and what to do if you find yourself mentally struggling, to how to find motivation. Julie has something for everyone. Her new book is not designed to be read in its entirety in one go, but instead is packed with applicable and real-world advice for a wide range of problems. The reader can digest as they need it. Julie has helped millions of people, and she dropped in to tell me about her plan to help millions more.  Follow Julie: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliesmith Julie’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0241529719/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_V6BCCKNCQY8W6WBHK8W9 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist with over 3 million followers on Tiktok, as well as the author of the Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? Before she was famous, she practised therapy for over fifteen years with the NHS and the Ministry of Defence. Julie offers practical advice to her millions of followers on everything from how to lead a meaningful life, to how to cope and what to do if you find yourself mentally struggling, to how to find motivation. Julie has something for everyone. Her new book is not designed to be read in its entirety in one go, but instead is packed with applicable and real-world advice for a wide range of problems. The reader can digest as they need it. Julie has helped millions of people, and she dropped in to tell me about her plan to help millions more.  Follow Julie: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliesmith Julie’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0241529719/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_V6BCCKNCQY8W6WBHK8W9 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWorld Leading Psychologist: How To Detach From Overthinking & Anxiety: Dr Julie Smith89d33280-fd20-453c-9daf-e83d549c41deThu, 03 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +00005859https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2022) As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2022)be9b3394-bca0-4900-a12e-fef13e883822Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2022) As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2022)854a6503-7ef2-4e58-a9bc-f4142ec3a0bdThu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2022) As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2022)0e148e10-7a70-439a-8f83-81a859e33b54Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2022) As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict between Aaron, Miriam, and Moses and explains why Miriam appears to be the only one punished. He also mentions the lack of trust the people continue to have in God, as they discover that the land of Canaan is occupied by a seemingly stronger force. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2022)63aec905-0de4-407c-a630-c3a619217ce8Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTLM, Invalid Baptisms, Pipe Smoking, Respecting Women, and MoreIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John asked for your questions, received dozens and dozens of them, and provide answers today. We discuss the Traditional Latin Mass, Pipe Smoking, Church Conspiracy, Protecting Our Church, Respecting Women, and More. We did not get to answer them all and will have more episodes answering those questions in the future. Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John asked for your questions, received dozens and dozens of them, and provide answers today. We discuss the Traditional Latin Mass, Pipe Smoking, Church Conspiracy, Protecting Our Church, Respecting Women, and More. We did not get to answer them all and will have more episodes answering those questions in the future. Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTLM, Invalid Baptisms, Pipe Smoking, Respecting Women, and Moreb1366b2b-df3e-4056-826f-e4d6a3215463Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:30:00 +00003773https://216.73.216.191/allTags#416 Fed-up Catholics Shouldn&#8217;t Turn to Orthodoxy - Michael LoftonMichael Lofton of the Reason and Theology podcast shares his experience of leaving Catholicism for Orthodoxy and eventually returning. He explains why he concluded he needed to be in communion with the pope, and why every Christian should. Cy Kellett: Is the grass greener in the Orthodox Church? Michael Lofton next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. This week, we welcome Michael Lofton who made his way from Protestantism into Catholic Church, made his way from the Catholic Chu…

Michael Lofton of the Reason and Theology podcast shares his experience of leaving Catholicism for Orthodoxy and eventually returning. He explains why he concluded he needed to be in communion with the pope, and why every Christian should. Cy Kellett: Is the grass greener in the Orthodox Church? Michael Lofton next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. This week, we welcome Michael Lofton who made his way from Protestantism into Catholic Church, made his way from the Catholic Chu…

#416 Fed-up Catholics Shouldn&#8217;t Turn to Orthodoxy - Michael Loftonb3c54820-9645-4983-a131-55b96d310517Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#236A: Easter with the MiceSPECIAL Easter episode! Today we discuss what Lent is and kick this season off with a fun, original story written by Joshua White. Our tale will follow a family of &nbsp;itty bitty mice as they follow Jesus and witness Easter for themselves. We hope you enjoy this creative story and tune in for our regular Easter episodes in the future.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPECIAL Easter episode! Today we discuss what Lent is and kick this season off with a fun, original story written by Joshua White. Our tale will follow a family of &nbsp;itty bitty mice as they follow Jesus and witness Easter for themselves. We hope you enjoy this creative story and tune in for our regular Easter episodes in the future.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#236A: Easter with the Micee8aaa45f-a5ec-471d-b9a2-f2767845516fWed, 02 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +00001638https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2022) Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2022)0c576384-35d0-4946-8044-9b41c356a6acWed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2022) Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2022)e1ca3b77-af89-4582-9af7-226edbce60dcWed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2022) Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2022)a92d2f93-1597-4bf7-ae0c-f63967082070Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2022) Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in Egypt reflects our own inclination to be enslaved by sin. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 11, Deuteronomy 10, and Psalm 33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 61: Complaining in the Desert (2022)ad7d537a-1636-429a-836c-bf3fcb065e7cWed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2022) Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2022)9c0c674f-8115-4a04-90a9-cdced0154e6eTue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2022) Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2022)617b74e0-8cf2-4b27-bec0-dbd9428f731fTue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2022) Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2022)fd375323-5f4d-4b4e-9a0f-71fbbf517adaTue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2022) Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and makes note of how Moses intercedes for the people and acts as a mediator between God and man. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 10, Deuteronomy 9, and Psalm 10. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 60: Intercessory Prayer (2022)efc77d94-de0d-4dc2-930d-64baf592369fTue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/27/22 Words Disclose Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our words disclose, disguise, and direct our hearts. The words we use are powerful. They can build up and they can destroy. But they can also reveal our character. Mass Readings from February 27, 2022: Sirach 27:4-7 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-161 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45

Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our words disclose, disguise, and direct our hearts. The words we use are powerful. They can build up and they can destroy. But they can also reveal our character. Mass Readings from February 27, 2022: Sirach 27:4-7 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-161 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45

full02/27/22 Words Disclose1a4ba512-1044-42f9-9cb8-199b1f92c449Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/27/22 Words Disclose Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our words disclose, disguise, and direct our hearts. The words we use are powerful. They can build up and they can destroy. But they can also reveal our character. Mass Readings from February 27, 2022: Sirach 27:4-7 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-161 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45

Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our words disclose, disguise, and direct our hearts. The words we use are powerful. They can build up and they can destroy. But they can also reveal our character. Mass Readings from February 27, 2022: Sirach 27:4-7 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-161 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45

full02/27/22 Words Discloseaefe58a9-bc55-461a-a008-fe7ce3f4df44Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/27/22 Words Disclose Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our words disclose, disguise, and direct our hearts. The words we use are powerful. They can build up and they can destroy. But they can also reveal our character. Mass Readings from February 27, 2022: Sirach 27:4-7 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-161 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45

Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our words disclose, disguise, and direct our hearts. The words we use are powerful. They can build up and they can destroy. But they can also reveal our character. Mass Readings from February 27, 2022: Sirach 27:4-7 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-161 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45

full02/27/22 Words Discloseaf4d78d7-0bdd-4cec-840e-4af23ff2e79aMon, 28 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMatt Hancock: Opens Up About His Affair, Mistakes & The PandemicMatthew Hancock is the MP for West Suffolk, the former Secretary of State for Health, and was responsible for leading the country through the COVID-19 pandemic until his time as Health Secretary was brought controversially to an end in summer 2021. For the first time, Matt speaks candidly on what it was like to lead a country through a once-in-a-century pandemic, and the circumstances surrounding his resignation. When I started this podcast, I wanted to bring you conversations that allow us to see behind the scenes, to give the context and this conversation is no different. You do not have to agree with Matt but I think after this episode today we will have the answers we’ve all been waiting for. This is not your typical political interview. This is a conversation that definitely needed to happen. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Hancock is the MP for West Suffolk, the former Secretary of State for Health, and was responsible for leading the country through the COVID-19 pandemic until his time as Health Secretary was brought controversially to an end in summer 2021. For the first time, Matt speaks candidly on what it was like to lead a country through a once-in-a-century pandemic, and the circumstances surrounding his resignation. When I started this podcast, I wanted to bring you conversations that allow us to see behind the scenes, to give the context and this conversation is no different. You do not have to agree with Matt but I think after this episode today we will have the answers we’ve all been waiting for. This is not your typical political interview. This is a conversation that definitely needed to happen. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMatt Hancock: Opens Up About His Affair, Mistakes & The Pandemic39a9a633-6553-4d4b-bb88-a656d99731d2Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +00006208https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Obligations to God (2022) As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 59: Obligations to God (2022)e1fcb4f7-5f3b-41e1-929f-f180eb404657Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Obligations to God (2022) As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 59: Obligations to God (2022)b8a58710-ac84-4e1d-abdb-b3d402a48b2fMon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Obligations to God (2022) As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 59: Obligations to God (2022)74aa13a4-e462-4fc8-9466-9bb7221218a9Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 59: Obligations to God (2022) As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 59: Obligations to God (2022)2c3749a2-ded3-44d8-bc6b-252eba542b1aMon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: A Chosen People (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 58: A Chosen People (2022)b03bddff-5387-4860-9d40-6414c8ab73f2Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: A Chosen People (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 58: A Chosen People (2022)86c531f5-9986-486e-b6e2-d1b7db5902a7Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: A Chosen People (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 58: A Chosen People (2022)a68f5346-aeb4-4f6a-8c1a-946f76e4345bSun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 58: A Chosen People (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. We are also reminded that the people of Israel are God&#39;s chosen people because they have a key mission. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 7, Deuteronomy 7, and Psalm 92 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 58: A Chosen People (2022)513814ae-ab40-4a53-b163-940d350f6782Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2022) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2022)df25f064-e916-44a3-859c-42dab8d74790Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2022) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2022)23bc1d1c-003f-43a6-880c-e75b15c926d8Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2022) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2022)39ea150e-e3d6-438d-a7b7-e0df59e6185cSat, 26 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2022) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. We also learn why the Great Command revealed in Deuteronomy 6 is the foundation of all other commandments. Today we pray Psalm 91. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 57: Hear, O Israel (2022)50b2194d-6fe5-4126-b456-036d2ce1b7f1Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2022) Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2022)677ab5c1-6c48-4247-9022-53e3d0393bb0Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2022) Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2022)5dff0398-1999-46ab-ab83-55802bfb683cFri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2022) Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2022)f9488ebb-f413-4c63-89bf-2ee10389da5aFri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2022) Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusing their wives of unfaithfulness. Today we read from Numbers 5, Deuteronomy 5, and Psalm 90. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 56: Jealous Husbands (2022)2acb7584-ee8f-4947-ac60-f0a8d54a7e4aFri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Attending Mass Virtually Just Doesn’t Cut It &quot;It’s time to stop watching and start worshiping.&quot; - Fr. Mike Today, Fr. Mike continues part two of his series on worshipping God each Sunday at Mass and why our Sunday obligation is more about our relationship with a loving Father than a rule of Church law alone.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;It’s time to stop watching and start worshiping.&quot; - Fr. Mike Today, Fr. Mike continues part two of his series on worshipping God each Sunday at Mass and why our Sunday obligation is more about our relationship with a loving Father than a rule of Church law alone.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Attending Mass Virtually Just Doesn’t Cut Ita893f657-f4d8-4578-bce4-2c164dc436b0Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Attending Mass Virtually Just Doesn’t Cut It &quot;It’s time to stop watching and start worshiping.&quot; - Fr. Mike Today, Fr. Mike continues part two of his series on worshipping God each Sunday at Mass and why our Sunday obligation is more about our relationship with a loving Father than a rule of Church law alone.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

&quot;It’s time to stop watching and start worshiping.&quot; - Fr. Mike Today, Fr. Mike continues part two of his series on worshipping God each Sunday at Mass and why our Sunday obligation is more about our relationship with a loving Father than a rule of Church law alone.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Attending Mass Virtually Just Doesn’t Cut It22c1d914-6ba6-42ce-9a92-89791b71bfcdThu, 24 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAmos 3 – Witnesses Against IsraelAmos 3

Amos 3

fullAmos 3 – Witnesses Against Israel57313feb-93b1-49a1-8ee0-ccf50b492744Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:30:00 +0000600https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 46 - A Tribute To Jamal EdwardsJamal Edwards: A true legend, role model and friend. In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast I usually pick one of my favourite moments across all the episodes, but this week after the heartbreaking news of Jamal’s passing I wanted to collate the best bits of our conversation into a mini montage as a dedication to the prodigious person he was. I hope we can all live in the legacy he left behind. Jamal Edwards played a huge role in my life, he was someone that I admired and looked up to tremendously. He paved the way and proved to young black men like me that I could become successful and achieve big things. Jamal is the founder of SBTV, the first new media business on YouTube, which is hugely successful, and plays a role in launching the careers of many, many people in the music industry, including Ed Sheeran. He talks here about the dimensions of being an entrepreneur, and how the mistakes we make often create the biggest hurdles to overcome and learn from. His wisdom and maturity are inspiring to listen to and as we delve into the subject of achieving happiness, he says his own happiness comes from being able to give back, to improve other people’s lives and to give people the confidence and self-belief he wished he had. We recorded this clip over a year ago, and I wanted to share with you moments from it that capture his genuine empathy, charisma and diligence. Rest in peace brother. Episode 39 - https://g2ul0.app.link/voBhicG5Snb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamal Edwards: A true legend, role model and friend. In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast I usually pick one of my favourite moments across all the episodes, but this week after the heartbreaking news of Jamal’s passing I wanted to collate the best bits of our conversation into a mini montage as a dedication to the prodigious person he was. I hope we can all live in the legacy he left behind. Jamal Edwards played a huge role in my life, he was someone that I admired and looked up to tremendously. He paved the way and proved to young black men like me that I could become successful and achieve big things. Jamal is the founder of SBTV, the first new media business on YouTube, which is hugely successful, and plays a role in launching the careers of many, many people in the music industry, including Ed Sheeran. He talks here about the dimensions of being an entrepreneur, and how the mistakes we make often create the biggest hurdles to overcome and learn from. His wisdom and maturity are inspiring to listen to and as we delve into the subject of achieving happiness, he says his own happiness comes from being able to give back, to improve other people’s lives and to give people the confidence and self-belief he wished he had. We recorded this clip over a year ago, and I wanted to share with you moments from it that capture his genuine empathy, charisma and diligence. Rest in peace brother. Episode 39 - https://g2ul0.app.link/voBhicG5Snb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 46 - A Tribute To Jamal Edwardsa934ef4a-1574-4feb-a1fd-8a651c0186a1Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +00001000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: Obedience to God (2022) Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 55: Obedience to God (2022)d97fa76b-2e5a-45cd-94bb-651be2678bcbThu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: Obedience to God (2022) Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 55: Obedience to God (2022)368c2ad0-a668-462d-9423-79191e9a9364Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: Obedience to God (2022) Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 55: Obedience to God (2022)e06bc8d9-2b77-4cf7-964a-e1109df973d6Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 55: Obedience to God (2022) Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We also read Psalm 88 and learn how it foreshadows the darkness Christ endured on the cross. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 55: Obedience to God (2022)8f7c0c24-ebaf-4aff-baf1-632783764949Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAtheism - A First World Problem (w/ a Cistercian Monk)In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss the growth in atheism, the order of white monks, and discerning God's will. We are joined by a Cistercian Monk, Fr. John Bayer, who shares his incredible story of discernment in where God was clearly seeking him. We dive into his years as a monk and his passion for discerning the balance between Faith and Reason. In this episode we discuss; How do we harmonize Faith and Reason correctly How modern atheists have to deny themselves Learn to inspire those that have lost their faith How a good butt-kicking can help us understand God And more… Fr. John Bayer, O. Cist. was born in Texas in 1984. He entered Our Lady of Dallas in August, 2007. He made his first temporary vows on August 20, 2008, and he made his solemn profession on August 19, 2012. He was ordained priest on August 10, 2013. He is Form Master for Class 2025 and he teaches English Lab, Latin and Theology at Cistercian Preparatory School. He is also an adjunct professor of theology at the University of Dallas. Fr. John began teaching at Cistercian Preparatory School and studying for the priesthood at the University of Dallas. In 2012, he traveled to Rome to continue his graduate studies at Pontifical Gregorian University, where he defended his dissertation on St. Anselm of Canterbury in 2019. In addition to good philosophy and theology, Fr. John loves athletics, hiking, camping, and marveling prayerfully in nature. Cistercians in Texas - https://abbey.cistercian.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss the growth in atheism, the order of white monks, and discerning God's will. We are joined by a Cistercian Monk, Fr. John Bayer, who shares his incredible story of discernment in where God was clearly seeking him. We dive into his years as a monk and his passion for discerning the balance between Faith and Reason. In this episode we discuss; How do we harmonize Faith and Reason correctly How modern atheists have to deny themselves Learn to inspire those that have lost their faith How a good butt-kicking can help us understand God And more… Fr. John Bayer, O. Cist. was born in Texas in 1984. He entered Our Lady of Dallas in August, 2007. He made his first temporary vows on August 20, 2008, and he made his solemn profession on August 19, 2012. He was ordained priest on August 10, 2013. He is Form Master for Class 2025 and he teaches English Lab, Latin and Theology at Cistercian Preparatory School. He is also an adjunct professor of theology at the University of Dallas. Fr. John began teaching at Cistercian Preparatory School and studying for the priesthood at the University of Dallas. In 2012, he traveled to Rome to continue his graduate studies at Pontifical Gregorian University, where he defended his dissertation on St. Anselm of Canterbury in 2019. In addition to good philosophy and theology, Fr. John loves athletics, hiking, camping, and marveling prayerfully in nature. Cistercians in Texas - https://abbey.cistercian.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAtheism - A First World Problem (w/ a Cistercian Monk)1aa3f01e-cb58-48a4-9b6c-6e6fdefa29d3Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:30:00 +00003850https://216.73.216.191/allTags#415 Just War and American Wars - Joe Heschmeyer Apologist Joe Heschmeyer joins us to review Catholic Just War teaching, and spend some time discussing how that teaching applies to modern American wars. Cy Kellett: Is it still possible to have a just war in the modern world? Joe Heschmeyer is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. War become more common in recent years than it was in the past. We thought maybe in the modern world, with the rise of the modern world, warfare would go out of vogue, but it cer…

Apologist Joe Heschmeyer joins us to review Catholic Just War teaching, and spend some time discussing how that teaching applies to modern American wars. Cy Kellett: Is it still possible to have a just war in the modern world? Joe Heschmeyer is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. War become more common in recent years than it was in the past. We thought maybe in the modern world, with the rise of the modern world, warfare would go out of vogue, but it cer…

#415 Just War and American Wars - Joe Heschmeyeraf2c93a6-ccbf-4ea9-8389-e02af9420222Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2022) Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2022)976a7526-7ba6-4ca6-99b2-9af3b28fb77cWed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2022) Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2022)68acd424-3f8f-43b0-bc84-480021be7d4aWed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2022) Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2022)a8e67aa4-0530-43bd-9182-62b570cad706Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2022) Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be held to a higher standard as a leader in your community. Numbers 3, Deuteronomy 3, and Psalm 87. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 54: The Tribe of Levi (2022)cb271ea3-2a2e-4c23-a41a-a4b3e59ee8bcWed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2022) Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2022)aad47222-5e09-42f2-a449-5bd6f61a9b58Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2022) Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2022)a1b11385-ec6f-4f74-9fb1-36ca0d7f6639Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2022) Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2022)bfab95b1-6306-4597-b150-164039b9bd04Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2022) Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm 85. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2022)59598109-6407-4fdc-871c-f508bf1e7d93Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/20/22 Nothing to Fear: Vulnerability Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Vulnerability is having enough courage and self-possession to let life in. All of our fears stem from the fact that we are woundable. We care about rejection, inadequacy, and the future because we know that all of those things have the potential to hurt us, But the fear of being vulnerable does not have to define our lives. Mass Readings from February 20, 2022: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalms 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38

Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Vulnerability is having enough courage and self-possession to let life in. All of our fears stem from the fact that we are woundable. We care about rejection, inadequacy, and the future because we know that all of those things have the potential to hurt us, But the fear of being vulnerable does not have to define our lives. Mass Readings from February 20, 2022: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalms 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38

full02/20/22 Nothing to Fear: Vulnerability933000fc-e817-464e-9b5f-745e0332d07eMon, 21 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/20/22 Nothing to Fear: Vulnerability Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Vulnerability is having enough courage and self-possession to let life in. All of our fears stem from the fact that we are woundable. We care about rejection, inadequacy, and the future because we know that all of those things have the potential to hurt us, But the fear of being vulnerable does not have to define our lives. Mass Readings from February 20, 2022: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalms 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38

Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Vulnerability is having enough courage and self-possession to let life in. All of our fears stem from the fact that we are woundable. We care about rejection, inadequacy, and the future because we know that all of those things have the potential to hurt us, But the fear of being vulnerable does not have to define our lives. Mass Readings from February 20, 2022: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalms 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38

full02/20/22 Nothing to Fear: Vulnerability77c06619-e984-43ed-aaf7-03e81a0cb6c3Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/20/22 Nothing to Fear: Vulnerability Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Vulnerability is having enough courage and self-possession to let life in. All of our fears stem from the fact that we are woundable. We care about rejection, inadequacy, and the future because we know that all of those things have the potential to hurt us, But the fear of being vulnerable does not have to define our lives. Mass Readings from February 20, 2022: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalms 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38

Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Vulnerability is having enough courage and self-possession to let life in. All of our fears stem from the fact that we are woundable. We care about rejection, inadequacy, and the future because we know that all of those things have the potential to hurt us, But the fear of being vulnerable does not have to define our lives. Mass Readings from February 20, 2022: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalms 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38

full02/20/22 Nothing to Fear: Vulnerability85211303-1ea8-4c2e-a121-80330eed9352Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJames Smith: How To Create The Life You’ve Always WantedJames Smith is a bestselling author of Not A Life Coach and Not A Diet Book, and a personal trainer and fitness influencer with a unique philosophy that makes his message unlike any fitness advice you’ve ever heard before. James combines hard truths, he’s not afraid of saying words like ‘fat’, and an extra level of connection and empathy with his clients, he begins by asking them how many hours a week they can commit, and works around them. He has high expectations that work around you. James is a special guy, and he didn’t hold back in this conversation. Fitness is a world where there’s a lot of bad advice, a lot of contradictory opinions, and it can be hard to tell the wood from the trees. For the plain facts on how to take your fitness to the next level, James is the fitness expert for you. Follow James: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamessmithpt Twitter - https://twitter.com/jamessmithPT James’ book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Not-Life-Coach Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Smith is a bestselling author of Not A Life Coach and Not A Diet Book, and a personal trainer and fitness influencer with a unique philosophy that makes his message unlike any fitness advice you’ve ever heard before. James combines hard truths, he’s not afraid of saying words like ‘fat’, and an extra level of connection and empathy with his clients, he begins by asking them how many hours a week they can commit, and works around them. He has high expectations that work around you. James is a special guy, and he didn’t hold back in this conversation. Fitness is a world where there’s a lot of bad advice, a lot of contradictory opinions, and it can be hard to tell the wood from the trees. For the plain facts on how to take your fitness to the next level, James is the fitness expert for you. Follow James: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamessmithpt Twitter - https://twitter.com/jamessmithPT James’ book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Not-Life-Coach Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJames Smith: How To Create The Life You’ve Always Wantedcb0923f5-1a7e-4150-9156-f877385c8190Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +00005615https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2022) Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2022)a2825f9a-e511-40e6-98fd-d2804357ec5cMon, 21 Feb 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2022) Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2022)e9b7e702-22e4-4923-8321-37731300a444Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2022) Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2022)45f3489b-a774-494b-b9f1-a34a6b26daa6Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2022) Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read from Numbers 1, Deuteronomy 1, and Psalm 84. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2022)50d83ad2-b2b0-4d14-93d2-0ebef951d295Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) - 20220f6e2b98-c4c7-4f04-b1a6-2ba8941ac1abMon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) - 20222a484ffa-7644-48e0-bb6b-d78e6ea65967Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) - 202207a47003-496a-4201-a152-d95d8b4e8e2bMon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Egypt &amp; Exodus period and you&#39;ve arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of Deuteronomy. They discuss how this period is marked by Israel&#39;s rebellion against God as they wander in the desert for forty years striving to regain their narrative and identity. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022e2b45276-86b0-430b-adff-0638dfbcc7e8Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2022) As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2022)6cffd7a5-5813-408c-b042-5b77c87ba179Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2022) As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2022)1a005715-dd76-48a3-b2f6-bc329919e4bcSun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2022) As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2022)31513b4c-e88c-434d-9282-21f2a20586b7Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2022) As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 51: Israel's Worship of God (2022)9a3e12e4-e899-46dd-b589-ba3a640354c3Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2022) Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2022)48d0d68e-5701-4987-958c-060b8e8dfa5dSat, 19 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2022) Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2022)292e6936-ecdd-42d7-9d44-6b3cb027fbb6Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2022) Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2022)2a36faf3-e06e-41c4-9e0c-f5178944723fSat, 19 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2022) Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and Psalm 82. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2022)76ff50f9-16d7-45bd-9807-2b0397d06626Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2022) Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2022)a03995cd-9407-4725-a5af-30d7f16bab36Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2022) Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2022)b423a126-b9ca-4dcc-898b-02be9e4189f5Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2022) Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2022)4cd7584a-d8f2-4e99-acc4-2fe8cbeac3ecFri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2022) Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 49: The Year of Jubilee (2022)f203ca63-da7b-4507-a63f-cbcc8e97f961Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Ain’t Your Grandma (Making God an Idol) What does God want from us? What does God deserve from us given that he&#39;s our creator? Today, Fr. Mike shows how we can actually turn God into an idol—when we &quot;choose our version of God.&quot; This is what happens when we pull God off the shelf when we want him or need him, but put him back on the shelf when we don&#39;t. Today, Fr. Mike invites us to ask God what he wants from us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What does God want from us? What does God deserve from us given that he&#39;s our creator? Today, Fr. Mike shows how we can actually turn God into an idol—when we &quot;choose our version of God.&quot; This is what happens when we pull God off the shelf when we want him or need him, but put him back on the shelf when we don&#39;t. Today, Fr. Mike invites us to ask God what he wants from us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGod Ain’t Your Grandma (Making God an Idol)039dee5c-262a-4e3c-8a8a-2a252b216d88Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Ain’t Your Grandma (Making God an Idol) What does God want from us? What does God deserve from us given that he&#39;s our creator? Today, Fr. Mike shows how we can actually turn God into an idol—when we &quot;choose our version of God.&quot; This is what happens when we pull God off the shelf when we want him or need him, but put him back on the shelf when we don&#39;t. Today, Fr. Mike invites us to ask God what he wants from us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What does God want from us? What does God deserve from us given that he&#39;s our creator? Today, Fr. Mike shows how we can actually turn God into an idol—when we &quot;choose our version of God.&quot; This is what happens when we pull God off the shelf when we want him or need him, but put him back on the shelf when we don&#39;t. Today, Fr. Mike invites us to ask God what he wants from us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGod Ain’t Your Grandma (Making God an Idol)3b3c8556-7c58-4531-88a7-4f632363dd6bThu, 17 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAmos 2 - Judgment on IsraelAmos 2

Amos 2

fullAmos 2 - Judgment on Israel520ef3d8-9c0f-461c-a2e6-9569426ff8e8Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:30:00 +0000715https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 45 - Why 80% Of Relationships Don't Work: Mo GawdatIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this episode, we go back to a moment from one of my favourite episodes with Mo Gawdat. We discuss something that I like to bring up with a lot of my guests; how to maintain love and keep relationships healthy. The way Mo speaks about his previous partner is phenomenal and should be a lesson to us all mentioning that he still admires her spirituality, love and wisdom. Mo explains that reaching this level of maturity in meaningful relationships requires work, trust and a total understanding of each other. Finding love and keeping love are not the same thing. In this moment listen to become a better person in your relationships. Episode 101 - https://g2ul0.app.link/9MCCcFlLnmb  Mo: https://twitter.com/MGawdat? https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?... Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this episode, we go back to a moment from one of my favourite episodes with Mo Gawdat. We discuss something that I like to bring up with a lot of my guests; how to maintain love and keep relationships healthy. The way Mo speaks about his previous partner is phenomenal and should be a lesson to us all mentioning that he still admires her spirituality, love and wisdom. Mo explains that reaching this level of maturity in meaningful relationships requires work, trust and a total understanding of each other. Finding love and keeping love are not the same thing. In this moment listen to become a better person in your relationships. Episode 101 - https://g2ul0.app.link/9MCCcFlLnmb  Mo: https://twitter.com/MGawdat? https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?... Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 45 - Why 80% Of Relationships Don't Work: Mo Gawdat4dadffbc-ed6a-4ef4-8710-571ca528b8bcThu, 17 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000349https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: God's Presence (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 48: God's Presence (2022)fb399b89-0afa-4003-98fd-019ed0a76fb2Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: God's Presence (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 48: God's Presence (2022)67523d3f-a814-4155-a354-141902e1e15eThu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: God's Presence (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 48: God's Presence (2022)3cf755c5-d5bd-41cd-bfd0-ba701409bb43Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 48: God's Presence (2022) Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 48: God's Presence (2022)d7459dbf-d6df-4f29-8c99-d30d2b0d9acfThu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Ultimate Lent for MenIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss a great pathway this Lent for men. Formed by many years guiding men in the desert to better understand themselves and grow in their union with Christ, Fr. Innocent Montgomery, C.F.R. shares his wisdom with us for this Lent and beyond. We share in his joy as a Franciscan Friar, hear great stories, and learn why he felt called to write a book for men that guides us through Lent and the Easter Octave. In this episode we discuss; The depravity of modern man How to experience being an adopted son of God An incredible Franciscan order How a deeper interpersonal relationship with Christ is what we all need And more… Born of Fire - Click Here (Fr. Innocent is open to connecting with men via Zoom this Lent. Email us at info@catholicgentleman.com to learn more) Fr. Innocent Montgomery, CFR grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska as one of a triplet, and his triplet brother is also a CFR priest. He attended Saint Gregory the Great Seminary for his undergrad in philosophy. He entered the Friars in 2007 and spent many joyful years serving the homeless and drug addicts at Saint Anthony’s Shelter in the Bronx. He made his final vows in 2012 and was ordained to the priesthood in 2016. His master’s thesis work in seminary was in Christological anthropology. He now serves as the Postulant Director for the CFRs, accompanying the young brothers in early formation as they learn how to pray, live in fraternity, and love and serve the poor. One of his greatest joys is to bless people in their identity as sons and daughters of the Father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss a great pathway this Lent for men. Formed by many years guiding men in the desert to better understand themselves and grow in their union with Christ, Fr. Innocent Montgomery, C.F.R. shares his wisdom with us for this Lent and beyond. We share in his joy as a Franciscan Friar, hear great stories, and learn why he felt called to write a book for men that guides us through Lent and the Easter Octave. In this episode we discuss; The depravity of modern man How to experience being an adopted son of God An incredible Franciscan order How a deeper interpersonal relationship with Christ is what we all need And more… Born of Fire - Click Here (Fr. Innocent is open to connecting with men via Zoom this Lent. Email us at info@catholicgentleman.com to learn more) Fr. Innocent Montgomery, CFR grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska as one of a triplet, and his triplet brother is also a CFR priest. He attended Saint Gregory the Great Seminary for his undergrad in philosophy. He entered the Friars in 2007 and spent many joyful years serving the homeless and drug addicts at Saint Anthony’s Shelter in the Bronx. He made his final vows in 2012 and was ordained to the priesthood in 2016. His master’s thesis work in seminary was in Christological anthropology. He now serves as the Postulant Director for the CFRs, accompanying the young brothers in early formation as they learn how to pray, live in fraternity, and love and serve the poor. One of his greatest joys is to bless people in their identity as sons and daughters of the Father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Ultimate Lent for Men79a5bf19-850d-44c1-90cd-da36b1c2450bWed, 16 Feb 2022 21:30:00 +00004232https://216.73.216.191/allTags#414 Are We Living in a Simulation? - Pat FlynnAre you a simulation created by some dude on his computer in his basement? In fact, couldn&#8217;t our whole universe be a simulated universe? Patrick Flynn, Catholic philosopher and host of The Pat Flynn Show and Philosophy for the People tackles the growing consensus among the smart people that we might be living in a simulation. Cy Kellett: Could we really be living in a simulation? Pat Flynn is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. This week, we welcome a new affiliate,…

Are you a simulation created by some dude on his computer in his basement? In fact, couldn&#8217;t our whole universe be a simulated universe? Patrick Flynn, Catholic philosopher and host of The Pat Flynn Show and Philosophy for the People tackles the growing consensus among the smart people that we might be living in a simulation. Cy Kellett: Could we really be living in a simulation? Pat Flynn is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. This week, we welcome a new affiliate,…

#414 Are We Living in a Simulation? - Pat Flynn661f32fc-8f7f-4139-afe6-d4154e579a1dWed, 16 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#235A: Pride part 2: But I know Best...Pieces of a PuzzleProverbs 26:12, 1John 3:20, Psalm 139:16, Isaiah 40:28, &amp; Luke 1:26-38 We will be reading these straight through so please go back to this reference if needed. This is part two in our pride series. If you missed last weeks episode, please go back and listen. Today we hear our Bible tell us that God knows everything, that he loves us, and that we can trust him. When we think we know better than God, then we are acting in pride. The Application section helps the kids connect the dots by using an example of a puzzle. We get glimpses of these tiny puzzle pieces in our lives and some pieces are confusing like Mary’s visit with the angel while other pieces are very exciting and happy! &nbsp;&nbsp;But God sees the whole picture, our whole life... things we can’t but he can b/c God already sees it put together forming a beautiful, purposeful picture.&nbsp; &nbsp;We must remember not to become prideful , when the pieces don’t make sense or maybe we don’t like them. We shouldn’t try to force pieces together that don’t fit.... then, comes pride: “But God, I know better, I want the picture to look like this, not that!” I hope you enjoy today's story! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please share this free resource with other families who would enjoy it. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proverbs 26:12, 1John 3:20, Psalm 139:16, Isaiah 40:28, &amp; Luke 1:26-38 We will be reading these straight through so please go back to this reference if needed. This is part two in our pride series. If you missed last weeks episode, please go back and listen. Today we hear our Bible tell us that God knows everything, that he loves us, and that we can trust him. When we think we know better than God, then we are acting in pride. The Application section helps the kids connect the dots by using an example of a puzzle. We get glimpses of these tiny puzzle pieces in our lives and some pieces are confusing like Mary’s visit with the angel while other pieces are very exciting and happy! &nbsp;&nbsp;But God sees the whole picture, our whole life... things we can’t but he can b/c God already sees it put together forming a beautiful, purposeful picture.&nbsp; &nbsp;We must remember not to become prideful , when the pieces don’t make sense or maybe we don’t like them. We shouldn’t try to force pieces together that don’t fit.... then, comes pride: “But God, I know better, I want the picture to look like this, not that!” I hope you enjoy today's story! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please share this free resource with other families who would enjoy it. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#235A: Pride part 2: But I know Best...Pieces of a Puzzle3fda305a-8135-4920-9864-3bda819453dbWed, 16 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000639https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Golden Calf (2022) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 47: The Golden Calf (2022)4cbaa41b-3bfd-47af-aae2-331d3473aa28Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Golden Calf (2022) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 47: The Golden Calf (2022)14858e0d-fc2f-48ef-94f1-be9419356853Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Golden Calf (2022) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 47: The Golden Calf (2022)c6faecbe-e60a-4d8a-8db9-aed99844ef6dWed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 47: The Golden Calf (2022) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and Psalm 79. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 47: The Golden Calf (2022)69bab0d6-98bb-4595-a50a-5b506509cffcWed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Set Apart for God (2022) Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 46: Set Apart for God (2022)a8f0a79f-f7d5-4829-b95d-814a41999f75Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Set Apart for God (2022) Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 46: Set Apart for God (2022)081d3a7e-0b12-4e17-aac4-07c2f286869bTue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Set Apart for God (2022) Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 46: Set Apart for God (2022)5fa7075a-bdee-40d6-9431-0740f9976b93Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 46: Set Apart for God (2022) Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 30-31, Leviticus 22, and Psalm 115. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 46: Set Apart for God (2022)1351951b-72cb-4c80-ab8a-6260d1276653Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/13/22 Nothing to Fear: The Future Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We are called to do today what prepares us for the challenge of tomorrow. We have become more comfortable with the "completed" past than the unknown future. Rather than desiring to launch into the challenge of the future, many of us have become paralyzed by fear of the future. When we are rooted in the Word of God each day, we become more rooted in God Himself each day. When we are rooted in the Lord, there is no room for fear of the future. Mass Readings from February 13, 2022: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalms 1:1-4, 61 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We are called to do today what prepares us for the challenge of tomorrow. We have become more comfortable with the "completed" past than the unknown future. Rather than desiring to launch into the challenge of the future, many of us have become paralyzed by fear of the future. When we are rooted in the Word of God each day, we become more rooted in God Himself each day. When we are rooted in the Lord, there is no room for fear of the future. Mass Readings from February 13, 2022: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalms 1:1-4, 61 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26

full02/13/22 Nothing to Fear: The Future54019c84-6b29-4e2e-abfe-902bc6609e0fMon, 14 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/13/22 Nothing to Fear: The Future Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We are called to do today what prepares us for the challenge of tomorrow. We have become more comfortable with the "completed" past than the unknown future. Rather than desiring to launch into the challenge of the future, many of us have become paralyzed by fear of the future. When we are rooted in the Word of God each day, we become more rooted in God Himself each day. When we are rooted in the Lord, there is no room for fear of the future. Mass Readings from February 13, 2022: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalms 1:1-4, 61 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We are called to do today what prepares us for the challenge of tomorrow. We have become more comfortable with the "completed" past than the unknown future. Rather than desiring to launch into the challenge of the future, many of us have become paralyzed by fear of the future. When we are rooted in the Word of God each day, we become more rooted in God Himself each day. When we are rooted in the Lord, there is no room for fear of the future. Mass Readings from February 13, 2022: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalms 1:1-4, 61 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26

full02/13/22 Nothing to Fear: The Futurea235eed7-023e-41ae-9bbd-956fadb4d604Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/13/22 Nothing to Fear: The Future Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We are called to do today what prepares us for the challenge of tomorrow. We have become more comfortable with the "completed" past than the unknown future. Rather than desiring to launch into the challenge of the future, many of us have become paralyzed by fear of the future. When we are rooted in the Word of God each day, we become more rooted in God Himself each day. When we are rooted in the Lord, there is no room for fear of the future. Mass Readings from February 13, 2022: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalms 1:1-4, 61 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We are called to do today what prepares us for the challenge of tomorrow. We have become more comfortable with the "completed" past than the unknown future. Rather than desiring to launch into the challenge of the future, many of us have become paralyzed by fear of the future. When we are rooted in the Word of God each day, we become more rooted in God Himself each day. When we are rooted in the Lord, there is no room for fear of the future. Mass Readings from February 13, 2022: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalms 1:1-4, 61 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26

full02/13/22 Nothing to Fear: The Future1e5d3df9-fedc-460a-ba9c-97dcc5bc01f2Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#413 A Response to Patrick Coffin&#8217;s &#8220;Seven Pieces of Evidence That Francis Is an Antipope&#8221; - Joe HeschmeyerIn recent years, people have been discussing the legitimacy of Pope Francis&#8217;s papacy. Patrick Coffin, former host of Catholic Answers Live, released a video presenting an argument that suggests Pope Francis is an antipope. Cy sits down with Joe Heschmeyer to evaluate Patrick&#8217;s main points. Cy Kellett: Is it possible that Pope Francis is not the pope? Joe Heschmeyer is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Little bit of a special episode this time. Joe …

In recent years, people have been discussing the legitimacy of Pope Francis&#8217;s papacy. Patrick Coffin, former host of Catholic Answers Live, released a video presenting an argument that suggests Pope Francis is an antipope. Cy sits down with Joe Heschmeyer to evaluate Patrick&#8217;s main points. Cy Kellett: Is it possible that Pope Francis is not the pope? Joe Heschmeyer is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Little bit of a special episode this time. Joe …

#413 A Response to Patrick Coffin&#8217;s &#8220;Seven Pieces of Evidence That Francis Is an Antipope&#8221; - Joe Heschmeyere7d3e9ec-428b-4fc8-b7df-c3c20a79d2a5Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJay Shetty: The 3 Simple Things A Happy Life NeedsJay Shetty is the best-selling author of Think Like a Monk, host of the No. 1 podcast On Purpose, spiritual friend to celebrities from Ellen Degeneres to Oprah Winfrey, and a former monk.  Jay is one of the most wise people I have ever met. Very few people can reach into depths of insight on such a wide array of topics like he does. I learnt so many things I didn't even realise I needed to know from this conversation, and I know you will too. I definitely was able to put things into perspective in this conversation. Jay has a way of linking very practical advice to really profound insights about life. This conversation went in so many unexpected directions and was definitely one of the discussions I've found most personally valuable. Jay, thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. Follow Jay: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JayShettyIW Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Shetty is the best-selling author of Think Like a Monk, host of the No. 1 podcast On Purpose, spiritual friend to celebrities from Ellen Degeneres to Oprah Winfrey, and a former monk.  Jay is one of the most wise people I have ever met. Very few people can reach into depths of insight on such a wide array of topics like he does. I learnt so many things I didn't even realise I needed to know from this conversation, and I know you will too. I definitely was able to put things into perspective in this conversation. Jay has a way of linking very practical advice to really profound insights about life. This conversation went in so many unexpected directions and was definitely one of the discussions I've found most personally valuable. Jay, thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. Follow Jay: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JayShettyIW Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJay Shetty: The 3 Simple Things A Happy Life Needs5cc92b48-45c7-486c-8313-2a44edae8a66Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +00006572https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Pray for Priests (2022) As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 45: Pray for Priests (2022)3de973b6-4074-4425-957f-3eb3bbef984fMon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Pray for Priests (2022) As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 45: Pray for Priests (2022)2ff18a73-2c20-40f3-ab13-fb665f451458Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Pray for Priests (2022) As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 45: Pray for Priests (2022)7eea857b-4848-4710-92c7-c78bc8a59170Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 45: Pray for Priests (2022) As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 45: Pray for Priests (2022)e103279b-5228-4170-b36d-126bb5b27d1cMon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: Priestly Garments (2022) Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 44: Priestly Garments (2022)77392ac8-365f-4ec8-8dec-100d131a9bc0Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: Priestly Garments (2022) Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 44: Priestly Garments (2022)29dbca2c-86a2-4548-a09a-8cbf335ae462Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: Priestly Garments (2022) Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 44: Priestly Garments (2022)0dbd492c-8300-4800-940a-01f3758c2db6Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 44: Priestly Garments (2022) Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He also gives us an insight into the heart of the priesthood. We read today from Exodus 27-28, Leviticus 20, and Psalm 119: 57-120. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 44: Priestly Garments (2022)e3d6eafc-c24b-449c-a564-c82884efb7d1Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2022) Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2022)5ec11792-b075-45a1-ad5b-7e416d7b5f2cSat, 12 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2022) Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2022)130fc127-5b32-40cc-a1f1-91bcc89f3dfbSat, 12 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2022) Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2022)f6e119ab-c79f-40cc-beae-6c383c780cdbSat, 12 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2022) Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 19, and Psalm 119:1-56 For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2022)5e236640-f533-4139-aa95-8079e7fafe3bSat, 12 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: Moral Laws (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 42: Moral Laws (2022)1fed0966-1308-436b-91e9-ffac1ab81ec1Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: Moral Laws (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 42: Moral Laws (2022)eeea8f7a-63ee-4a08-ab1b-eef715241623Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: Moral Laws (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 42: Moral Laws (2022)ec0982cf-b17f-4d69-ad30-affa9afc5a93Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 42: Moral Laws (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 42: Moral Laws (2022)4d4bdb24-408c-4c2f-8c56-e97271388c22Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Get Married If It Doesn't Exist in Heaven? Why should you consider getting married, if as Jesus states in Matthew 22:30; &quot;at the resurrection, they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like the angels in heaven?&quot; Today Fr. Mike continues his series dealing with questions related to the vocation of marriage.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why should you consider getting married, if as Jesus states in Matthew 22:30; &quot;at the resurrection, they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like the angels in heaven?&quot; Today Fr. Mike continues his series dealing with questions related to the vocation of marriage.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Get Married If It Doesn't Exist in Heaven?e47b687f-4d07-48fb-9d7d-ce6b28de857aThu, 10 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Get Married If It Doesn't Exist in Heaven? Why should you consider getting married, if as Jesus states in Matthew 22:30; &quot;at the resurrection, they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like the angels in heaven?&quot; Today Fr. Mike continues his series dealing with questions related to the vocation of marriage.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why should you consider getting married, if as Jesus states in Matthew 22:30; &quot;at the resurrection, they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like the angels in heaven?&quot; Today Fr. Mike continues his series dealing with questions related to the vocation of marriage.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Get Married If It Doesn't Exist in Heaven?68891802-0f92-49c7-b7a2-dd7ed5e21eb0Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAmos 1 - Judgment on Israel’s NeighborsAmos 1

Amos 1

fullAmos 1 - Judgment on Israel’s Neighborsdcdf374e-3f14-4764-935a-fc8723e478a3Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:30:00 +0000614https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 44 - Ben Francis: Knowing This Will Accelerate Your BusinessIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Ben Francis is the genius behind Gymshark, the $1.5 billion fitness business. With success at 19, Ben had a vision, he had an idea and he had the passion. He wanted to create a truly iconic brand to help inspire people around the world. Ben leant into his strengths, and in this clip he advises those who want to become entrepreneurs to do the same. Leaning into those passions, along with hard work and smart work, will inevitably lead you to different opportunities. Fitness is Ben’s passion, it drives him everyday and in this clip, he encourages you to follow yours. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/4pR1CteGvnb Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benfrancis/ https://twitter.com/BenFrancis1992?s=20 Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Ben Francis is the genius behind Gymshark, the $1.5 billion fitness business. With success at 19, Ben had a vision, he had an idea and he had the passion. He wanted to create a truly iconic brand to help inspire people around the world. Ben leant into his strengths, and in this clip he advises those who want to become entrepreneurs to do the same. Leaning into those passions, along with hard work and smart work, will inevitably lead you to different opportunities. Fitness is Ben’s passion, it drives him everyday and in this clip, he encourages you to follow yours. Listen to the full episode here - https://g2ul0.app.link/4pR1CteGvnb Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benfrancis/ https://twitter.com/BenFrancis1992?s=20 Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 44 - Ben Francis: Knowing This Will Accelerate Your Business626df44d-c2b6-48f7-9033-f65e693d1032Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000541https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2022) Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2022)47a259b8-70c6-4d10-ab64-f2d3dee1c74eThu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2022) Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2022)872c509d-4620-4eb4-bb17-d80b94ed411bThu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2022) Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2022)f39adad2-af1e-4fc2-a626-c72a22e544f9Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2022) Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 41: The Day of Atonement (2022)7611e08e-cb4f-4f11-aa64-8cf0207968e7Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReality, Happiness, and The Good Life (w/Fr. Gregory Pine)In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by a Dominican, Philosopher, and Gentleman: Fr. Gregory Pine. Fr. Pine discusses reality and how men need to conform themselves to it and not bend reality to their opinions. We learn about how to embrace our roles as men in society and how to live the Good Life among the joys and difficulties of life. In this episode we discuss; Evangelization in the modern world The vocational discernment St. Thomas Aquinas within the context of history Happiness and how to live the Good Life And more… Fr. Gregory Pine is a Dominican friar of the Province of Saint Joseph. He is presently assigned as a doctoral candidate in dogmatic theology at the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). He served previously as the Assistant Director for Campus Outreach at the Thomistic Institute. He is the co-author of Marian Consecration with Aquinas and Credo: An RCIA Program (both TAN Books) and the author of Prudence: Choose Confidently, Life Boldly (Our Sunday Visitor). He is also a regular contributor to the podcasts Pints with Aquinas and Godsplaining. Podcast - Godsplaining Pre-Order Fr. Pine's Book - Prudence: Choose Confidently, Life Boldly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by a Dominican, Philosopher, and Gentleman: Fr. Gregory Pine. Fr. Pine discusses reality and how men need to conform themselves to it and not bend reality to their opinions. We learn about how to embrace our roles as men in society and how to live the Good Life among the joys and difficulties of life. In this episode we discuss; Evangelization in the modern world The vocational discernment St. Thomas Aquinas within the context of history Happiness and how to live the Good Life And more… Fr. Gregory Pine is a Dominican friar of the Province of Saint Joseph. He is presently assigned as a doctoral candidate in dogmatic theology at the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). He served previously as the Assistant Director for Campus Outreach at the Thomistic Institute. He is the co-author of Marian Consecration with Aquinas and Credo: An RCIA Program (both TAN Books) and the author of Prudence: Choose Confidently, Life Boldly (Our Sunday Visitor). He is also a regular contributor to the podcasts Pints with Aquinas and Godsplaining. Podcast - Godsplaining Pre-Order Fr. Pine's Book - Prudence: Choose Confidently, Life Boldly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullReality, Happiness, and The Good Life (w/Fr. Gregory Pine)6f7a195e-2598-43dc-bcc3-bb0eea85a412Wed, 09 Feb 2022 21:30:00 +00003902https://216.73.216.191/allTags#412 Twisting the Definition of &#8220;Religion&#8221; - Joe HeschmeyerWho gets to say what a religion is, and why do &#8220;World Religions&#8221; classes so often fail in their approach to Christian Faith? Joe Heschmeyer, author of The Early Church Was the Catholic Church, explores the politics around the word &#8220;religion.&#8221; Cy Kellett: Why modern definitions of religion get Christianity wrong. Joe Heschmeyer is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answer&#8217;s podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host and one of the things we might have to defend our Catholic faith agai…

Who gets to say what a religion is, and why do &#8220;World Religions&#8221; classes so often fail in their approach to Christian Faith? Joe Heschmeyer, author of The Early Church Was the Catholic Church, explores the politics around the word &#8220;religion.&#8221; Cy Kellett: Why modern definitions of religion get Christianity wrong. Joe Heschmeyer is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answer&#8217;s podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host and one of the things we might have to defend our Catholic faith agai…

#412 Twisting the Definition of &#8220;Religion&#8221; - Joe Heschmeyer73aed3db-c01c-4de5-abe6-cfa7a04acf3dWed, 09 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#234A: Pride part 1: Pride Goes Before Destruction: Anything you can do, I can do betterProverbs 16:18-19, 11:2, 13:10,29:23 &amp; James 4:6 We will be reading these straight through so please go back to this reference if needed. &nbsp;&nbsp;Last week, we learned about humility. Today we hear about its opposite… Pride. &nbsp;Pride can take many forms but today, we are going to hear a made up story to show how pride goes before destruction and is damaging to yourself and others.....how pride can make us &nbsp;care too much about what others think of us instead of what God thinks. We will hear the scriptures first and then move straight into the story. The Bible is where we go to to understand pride. We discuss the importance of always going back to the Bible because sometimes the world will teach the opposite. The world may clap for things that God tells us to steer clear from. I hope you enjoy today's story! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please share this free resource with other families who would enjoy it. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proverbs 16:18-19, 11:2, 13:10,29:23 &amp; James 4:6 We will be reading these straight through so please go back to this reference if needed. &nbsp;&nbsp;Last week, we learned about humility. Today we hear about its opposite… Pride. &nbsp;Pride can take many forms but today, we are going to hear a made up story to show how pride goes before destruction and is damaging to yourself and others.....how pride can make us &nbsp;care too much about what others think of us instead of what God thinks. We will hear the scriptures first and then move straight into the story. The Bible is where we go to to understand pride. We discuss the importance of always going back to the Bible because sometimes the world will teach the opposite. The world may clap for things that God tells us to steer clear from. I hope you enjoy today's story! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please share this free resource with other families who would enjoy it. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#234A: Pride part 1: Pride Goes Before Destruction: Anything you can do, I can do bettereb04524a-0e1a-4332-b140-c3cb173e39e1Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +00001055https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: Laws of Justice (2022) Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 40: Laws of Justice (2022)d0b524bc-4ab0-4376-9ccf-fe85060f462cWed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: Laws of Justice (2022) Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 40: Laws of Justice (2022)47467a66-b995-47ac-88d6-ede7f559e2efWed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: Laws of Justice (2022) Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 40: Laws of Justice (2022)00b78903-baaf-4a8e-a82f-38857683451eWed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 40: Laws of Justice (2022) Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today, Fr. Mike explains how God&#39;s heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus 22, Leviticus 15, and Psalm 76. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 40: Laws of Justice (2022)fe3f059f-bdfe-49b2-9feb-7241bad4a2d1Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2022) Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2022)a1d1b9c0-665e-4a17-aa97-156479a9e473Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2022) Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2022)e4855a25-1227-4337-950d-bcb3a5a87ad1Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2022) Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2022)e3636a7f-7d60-483c-90d4-b4e17b8b38faTue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2022) Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today we read from Exodus 21, Leviticus 14, and Psalm 75. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2022)b33b4f50-79df-453f-9187-00fe1aaccbfeTue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/06/22 Nothing to Fear: Inadequacy Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The fear of being inadequate is the fear that I won't be able to rise to the challenge. Fear is a gift. It is meant to keep us alive. But it can also keep us from living. There are two sources of fear are our biology and the stories we tell ourselves. We may not be able to change our biology, but we can change the stories we tell. Mass Readings from February 6, 2022: Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 138:1-5, 7-81 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The fear of being inadequate is the fear that I won't be able to rise to the challenge. Fear is a gift. It is meant to keep us alive. But it can also keep us from living. There are two sources of fear are our biology and the stories we tell ourselves. We may not be able to change our biology, but we can change the stories we tell. Mass Readings from February 6, 2022: Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 138:1-5, 7-81 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11

full02/06/22 Nothing to Fear: Inadequacy0f2bf0b2-93fb-452c-921f-4319715639acMon, 07 Feb 2022 15:15:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/06/22 Nothing to Fear: Inadequacy Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The fear of being inadequate is the fear that I won't be able to rise to the challenge. Fear is a gift. It is meant to keep us alive. But it can also keep us from living. There are two sources of fear are our biology and the stories we tell ourselves. We may not be able to change our biology, but we can change the stories we tell. Mass Readings from February 6, 2022: Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 138:1-5, 7-81 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The fear of being inadequate is the fear that I won't be able to rise to the challenge. Fear is a gift. It is meant to keep us alive. But it can also keep us from living. There are two sources of fear are our biology and the stories we tell ourselves. We may not be able to change our biology, but we can change the stories we tell. Mass Readings from February 6, 2022: Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 138:1-5, 7-81 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11

full02/06/22 Nothing to Fear: Inadequacyc6efc623-1133-4c7f-8545-c2d2428e4316Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:15:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/06/22 Nothing to Fear: Inadequacy Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The fear of being inadequate is the fear that I won't be able to rise to the challenge. Fear is a gift. It is meant to keep us alive. But it can also keep us from living. There are two sources of fear are our biology and the stories we tell ourselves. We may not be able to change our biology, but we can change the stories we tell. Mass Readings from February 6, 2022: Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 138:1-5, 7-81 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The fear of being inadequate is the fear that I won't be able to rise to the challenge. Fear is a gift. It is meant to keep us alive. But it can also keep us from living. There are two sources of fear are our biology and the stories we tell ourselves. We may not be able to change our biology, but we can change the stories we tell. Mass Readings from February 6, 2022: Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 138:1-5, 7-81 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11

full02/06/22 Nothing to Fear: Inadequacy2c1ae023-0f87-4985-add6-b156f9e3ce44Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:15:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRochelle Humes: Learning To Be At Peace With UncertaintyRochelle Humes is a television presenter, entrepreneur behind innovative hair and skincare brand My Little Coco, and a former singer. Rochelle has been performing professionally and presenting television since she was in school, and in this episode she opens up on a lifetime chasing the highest goals like never before. It hasn’t always been easy for Rochelle. Growing up in a single parent household, nothing was handed to her on a plate. When she tried to launch a hair and skincare business which had some products marketed at people of colour, stores didn’t want to stock it. But in all these parts of her life Rochelle has found success by staying true to herself. Hers is a story of real perseverance. The new collection from My Little Coco is available now in Boots.  Follow Rochelle:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rochellehumes My Little Coco (Rochelle's Business) - https://mylittlecoco.co.uk Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rochelle Humes is a television presenter, entrepreneur behind innovative hair and skincare brand My Little Coco, and a former singer. Rochelle has been performing professionally and presenting television since she was in school, and in this episode she opens up on a lifetime chasing the highest goals like never before. It hasn’t always been easy for Rochelle. Growing up in a single parent household, nothing was handed to her on a plate. When she tried to launch a hair and skincare business which had some products marketed at people of colour, stores didn’t want to stock it. But in all these parts of her life Rochelle has found success by staying true to herself. Hers is a story of real perseverance. The new collection from My Little Coco is available now in Boots.  Follow Rochelle:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rochellehumes My Little Coco (Rochelle's Business) - https://mylittlecoco.co.uk Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRochelle Humes: Learning To Be At Peace With Uncertaintyf42af240-077d-4780-aae6-8461449c6984Mon, 07 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +00005837https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2022) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2022)2be3d59c-1720-4e5c-bc2f-f3be0168acc1Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2022) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2022)344574a2-b7f0-4bbe-95da-7bf53cf82141Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2022) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2022)e38580d7-aca7-4795-b0c7-c2fffb25c66dMon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2022) Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 38: The Ten Commandments (2022)b7bbfb50-2d6d-49fc-b460-34f21c92e761Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2022) Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2022)b5594a37-144f-4e08-852a-75141c1d4afbSun, 06 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2022) Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2022)b3490cce-2dd4-4d4b-bae9-56618e7ffd8eSun, 06 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2022) Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2022)2ae12a5d-1d56-466a-9c59-bc76369585d5Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2022) Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today&#39;s episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus 17-18, Leviticus 12, and Psalm 73. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 37: The Mystical Works of God (2022)39988799-4a74-4f8e-afb0-f9b25fb28401Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2022)93c91af7-fb77-4b03-ba7a-e0c25fcfcef4Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2022)4d7f67f3-73ae-4c59-ab33-29a1f4f0b8b0Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2022)1c1e206b-9d38-4628-afad-e4793d6eb2c0Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 36: Manna from Heaven (2022)41981e18-0d77-4f93-8c79-78e61cc8bfd6Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2022) Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2022)1c691fe1-79a7-4379-9bfe-61d05130d102Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2022) Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2022)fe09f176-2c13-465a-92a1-b21c3ede0e06Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2022) Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2022)4d94089b-8998-465a-a530-3ed41ce1a6e6Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2022) Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14 and Psalm 53 and learn how God fought for the salvation for his people through the crossing of the red sea. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2022)14dfe404-07b5-4138-9d95-aa2e974013aeFri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf God is Good, Why Do We Need to Pray? Today, Fr. Mike delves into this age old question.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Today, Fr. Mike delves into this age old question.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf God is Good, Why Do We Need to Pray?bb8d0288-1136-42ab-9432-78021279d3f4Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf God is Good, Why Do We Need to Pray? Today, Fr. Mike delves into this age old question.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Today, Fr. Mike delves into this age old question.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf God is Good, Why Do We Need to Pray?8f161f49-3235-49f3-97de-40fc5610c508Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJoel 3 – The Nations JudgedJoel 3

Joel 3

fullJoel 3 – The Nations Judged21e8ddb5-9bd9-47d4-9215-5f860ff958bfThu, 03 Feb 2022 13:30:00 +0000632https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 43 - The Key To Overcoming Imposter SyndromeIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This particular moment was taken from an episode where I asked you guys to send in questions you wanted answering. This one really stood out to me as its a question I get so often, yet I think people are looking at imposter syndrome in completely the wrong way. Facing the feeling of being outside our comfort zone is a challenge to overcome, but with the right mindset we can turn those nerves around into something positive. When you feel butterflies in your stomach, my evidence and interpretation of this nervousness tells me I am ready to do the thing that is instinctively making you anxious. Despite associating imposter syndrome with fear, I strongly believe that it is a good feeling to have. Growth requires us to step outside of our comfort zone, to push ourselves and expand our abilities. Each time you do this, the next time will be just that little bit easier. What people call imposter syndrome is a sign you're exactly where you are supposed to be. Though short I felt this was a moment that couldn't be missed. Episode 103 - https://g2ul0.app.link/oMH2Vkboinb Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StevenBartlettYT?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This particular moment was taken from an episode where I asked you guys to send in questions you wanted answering. This one really stood out to me as its a question I get so often, yet I think people are looking at imposter syndrome in completely the wrong way. Facing the feeling of being outside our comfort zone is a challenge to overcome, but with the right mindset we can turn those nerves around into something positive. When you feel butterflies in your stomach, my evidence and interpretation of this nervousness tells me I am ready to do the thing that is instinctively making you anxious. Despite associating imposter syndrome with fear, I strongly believe that it is a good feeling to have. Growth requires us to step outside of our comfort zone, to push ourselves and expand our abilities. Each time you do this, the next time will be just that little bit easier. What people call imposter syndrome is a sign you're exactly where you are supposed to be. Though short I felt this was a moment that couldn't be missed. Episode 103 - https://g2ul0.app.link/oMH2Vkboinb Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StevenBartlettYT?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 43 - The Key To Overcoming Imposter Syndromea079ccd5-7ba3-46a2-a0cd-7737365901c7Thu, 03 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000370https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2022) Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2022)bbd161cf-520a-4a92-9591-d8febf571c0dThu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2022) Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2022)ce47f48e-7388-4511-a41b-dfb54ff1b9d6Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2022) Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2022)e3cc9c7d-7594-482c-be03-f43f15b6a8c3Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2022) Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus 12, Leviticus 9, and Psalm 114. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 34: The Passover Instituted (2022)7abfea39-5115-4587-a1f7-d8aaac0538bcThu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsProtecting Yourself and Family OnlineIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by cyber security veteran and devout Catholic, Jeff Jimenez, to discuss what serious threats exist in the digital world. As we navigate through this information age, how do we avoid falling victim to those that want to steal from us, use our actions and behaviors to treat us as a product, and how to spiritually maintain authentic resilience. In this episode we discuss; Cyber security threats Virtues that can be refined in the digital space How to evangelize in the secular world today How to find metanoia among all of the noise And more… Jeff Jimenez is a 15 year veteran in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy and currently works in Cyber Defense in the private sector. He received his undergraduate degree in Theology from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. His interests and research include Catholics in the Post-Modern Workplace, Personal Safety and Defense, Neuro-hacking, and Building Resiliency. He is a husband and father of five and enjoys the outdoor life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by cyber security veteran and devout Catholic, Jeff Jimenez, to discuss what serious threats exist in the digital world. As we navigate through this information age, how do we avoid falling victim to those that want to steal from us, use our actions and behaviors to treat us as a product, and how to spiritually maintain authentic resilience. In this episode we discuss; Cyber security threats Virtues that can be refined in the digital space How to evangelize in the secular world today How to find metanoia among all of the noise And more… Jeff Jimenez is a 15 year veteran in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy and currently works in Cyber Defense in the private sector. He received his undergraduate degree in Theology from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. His interests and research include Catholics in the Post-Modern Workplace, Personal Safety and Defense, Neuro-hacking, and Building Resiliency. He is a husband and father of five and enjoys the outdoor life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullProtecting Yourself and Family Online85fbad21-c29a-41ad-956e-b5087f59e689Wed, 02 Feb 2022 21:30:00 +00003599https://216.73.216.191/allTags#233A: Humbly Trusting like a ChildMark 10:13-16 &amp; Matthew 18:1-4 Today, we hear what Jesus says about being humble. His followers try to keep the children from Jesus but instead, Jesus welcomes them with open arms. He teaches that "&nbsp;The greatest person in the kingdom of heaven is the one who makes himself humble like this child." &nbsp;This story will explain why children are used as an example of humility and we help the children connect the dots of applying this in their lives. We differentiate humility from speaking badly about yourself and hear what the Bible says about true humility.&nbsp; &nbsp;Thanks for listening! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark 10:13-16 &amp; Matthew 18:1-4 Today, we hear what Jesus says about being humble. His followers try to keep the children from Jesus but instead, Jesus welcomes them with open arms. He teaches that "&nbsp;The greatest person in the kingdom of heaven is the one who makes himself humble like this child." &nbsp;This story will explain why children are used as an example of humility and we help the children connect the dots of applying this in their lives. We differentiate humility from speaking badly about yourself and hear what the Bible says about true humility.&nbsp; &nbsp;Thanks for listening! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#233A: Humbly Trusting like a Child788525f2-d358-4f40-afc2-5e0ed0bb3b43Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:12:10 +0000611https://216.73.216.191/allTags#411 Woke Schools Are Indoctrinating Your Children - Noelle MeringSchools are indoctrinating your kids into the woke agenda. How did we get here? Noelle Mering, author of Awake, Not Woke, reviews the history that brought our educational institutions to their current crisis. Why did we go down this road, and can we recover? Cy Kellett: How did we get to the point where schools are actively indoctrinating children? Noelle Mering is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. Our friend Noelle Mering in her book, Awake, Not Woke, has a chapter on education and how edu…

Schools are indoctrinating your kids into the woke agenda. How did we get here? Noelle Mering, author of Awake, Not Woke, reviews the history that brought our educational institutions to their current crisis. Why did we go down this road, and can we recover? Cy Kellett: How did we get to the point where schools are actively indoctrinating children? Noelle Mering is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. Our friend Noelle Mering in her book, Awake, Not Woke, has a chapter on education and how edu…

#411 Woke Schools Are Indoctrinating Your Children - Noelle Meringe7cc484e-4c50-4829-b77a-5062b4ee1606Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2022) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2022)9ff16497-26b6-4f7c-925d-e9a35ff1f10fWed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2022) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2022)515bf397-60dc-4488-9ebf-82744d0d6fc8Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2022) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2022)32dbf5c1-3739-4349-9f12-12c9ef1d965aWed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2022) In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2022)8ae890d6-2c83-4aa6-9cb0-805dfb5010baWed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2022) As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2022)72bde6b9-dd86-42ac-89dd-c25a117935e8Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2022) As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2022)317bcba7-a0c7-471c-aa40-758988fbbb83Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2022) As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2022)1bf37243-48ff-487b-8743-185852e6d099Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2022) As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in response to God. Today we read Exodus 9, Leviticus 7, and Psalm 49. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2022)ddc56548-806a-492e-afe8-a1e3450bcc30Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/30/22 Nothing to Fear: Rejection Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not sacrifice your identity and integrity on the altar of approval. We all need acceptance. It is a basic human requirement. But we also must have the courage and freedom to know who we are and what we are about independent of the accepting group. Mass Readings from January 30, 2022: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Psalms 71:1-6, 15-171 Corinthians 12:31—13:13 Luke 4:21-30

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not sacrifice your identity and integrity on the altar of approval. We all need acceptance. It is a basic human requirement. But we also must have the courage and freedom to know who we are and what we are about independent of the accepting group. Mass Readings from January 30, 2022: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Psalms 71:1-6, 15-171 Corinthians 12:31—13:13 Luke 4:21-30

full01/30/22 Nothing to Fear: Rejection9267b40a-df4c-4f92-a7e7-91bb71f8dc76Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/30/22 Nothing to Fear: Rejection Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not sacrifice your identity and integrity on the altar of approval. We all need acceptance. It is a basic human requirement. But we also must have the courage and freedom to know who we are and what we are about independent of the accepting group. Mass Readings from January 30, 2022: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Psalms 71:1-6, 15-171 Corinthians 12:31—13:13 Luke 4:21-30

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not sacrifice your identity and integrity on the altar of approval. We all need acceptance. It is a basic human requirement. But we also must have the courage and freedom to know who we are and what we are about independent of the accepting group. Mass Readings from January 30, 2022: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Psalms 71:1-6, 15-171 Corinthians 12:31—13:13 Luke 4:21-30

full01/30/22 Nothing to Fear: Rejectiondb2bffc1-bc3c-4157-8773-9b8f9c2ec2d5Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/30/22 Nothing to Fear: Rejection Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not sacrifice your identity and integrity on the altar of approval. We all need acceptance. It is a basic human requirement. But we also must have the courage and freedom to know who we are and what we are about independent of the accepting group. Mass Readings from January 30, 2022: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Psalms 71:1-6, 15-171 Corinthians 12:31—13:13 Luke 4:21-30

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not sacrifice your identity and integrity on the altar of approval. We all need acceptance. It is a basic human requirement. But we also must have the courage and freedom to know who we are and what we are about independent of the accepting group. Mass Readings from January 30, 2022: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Psalms 71:1-6, 15-171 Corinthians 12:31—13:13 Luke 4:21-30

full01/30/22 Nothing to Fear: Rejectionf80c7aa5-b212-4690-a3ff-4bd91fbfb9c3Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCalm App Founder: From $0 To $2 Billion By Making The World Meditate: Michael Acton SmithMichael Acton-Smith is best known as the co-founder of Calm, the $2 billion meditation, sleep and wellness app, but he is so much more than that. Because Calm is just one of four companies Michael has built. Michael has also built Moshi Monsters, the breakout success web-based children’s game, which after rapid growth suffered a loss in users and for a while Michael wasn’t sure whether the business could survive. Michael has experienced the highs, but also the challenges, of growing big businesses. These are just two of four companies Michael has built. Michael is a natural entrepreneur who’s been founding businesses his entire adult life. To talk to him and share in his wisdom was a privilege I’m immensely grateful for. Follow Michael: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michaelacton Twitter - https://twitter.com/acton LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/michaelactonsmith Calm: https://www.calm.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Acton-Smith is best known as the co-founder of Calm, the $2 billion meditation, sleep and wellness app, but he is so much more than that. Because Calm is just one of four companies Michael has built. Michael has also built Moshi Monsters, the breakout success web-based children’s game, which after rapid growth suffered a loss in users and for a while Michael wasn’t sure whether the business could survive. Michael has experienced the highs, but also the challenges, of growing big businesses. These are just two of four companies Michael has built. Michael is a natural entrepreneur who’s been founding businesses his entire adult life. To talk to him and share in his wisdom was a privilege I’m immensely grateful for. Follow Michael: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michaelacton Twitter - https://twitter.com/acton LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/michaelactonsmith Calm: https://www.calm.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCalm App Founder: From $0 To $2 Billion By Making The World Meditate: Michael Acton Smith31462120-b977-43a7-9ec7-4cc80c30eda7Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +00005775https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2022) Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2022)e102e36f-42ee-419f-a9ed-cf55c3ab7e03Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2022) Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2022)3dd957b5-a517-4e25-8cec-0053031ad11dMon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2022) Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2022)d45906b4-8e47-4b70-9cbd-c3e652b54058Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2022) Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike points out how today&#39;s reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and also listen to Leviticus 6 and Psalm 48. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2022)3818993f-ad6a-4363-9ccc-9914e0001180Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2022) Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2022)fcfadf33-7493-4ca1-8820-cc5e28272e13Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2022) Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2022)c6c86f35-2d59-48eb-a0e2-c288fec1e2eaSun, 30 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2022) Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2022)092f8930-e377-4088-8625-f333018b7337Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2022) Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6-7, Leviticus 5, and Psalm 47. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2022)0fc9fe4b-175f-4bcb-80e4-cd7ce8c8d97bSun, 30 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMy whyWe have so many new listeners and we want to bring them in the loop of what Kids Bible Stories Podcast is all about. This is a short episode explaining why we make this and why we want to continue it. It will give parents an idea of what to expect on the episodes and a peek into the heart behind this podcast.&nbsp; Thank you so much for the listening!&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have so many new listeners and we want to bring them in the loop of what Kids Bible Stories Podcast is all about. This is a short episode explaining why we make this and why we want to continue it. It will give parents an idea of what to expect on the episodes and a peek into the heart behind this podcast.&nbsp; Thank you so much for the listening!&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullMy whyac72446d-fb06-4f26-b80f-1e0e517014f6Sat, 29 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000184https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2022) Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2022)864fef2a-57f2-4d8b-910e-953f40bcf262Sat, 29 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2022) Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2022)5c592c70-b6ad-4491-aeb7-6f37629193daSat, 29 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2022) Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2022)6a107cab-582c-44ac-96ed-319960f451c3Sat, 29 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2022) Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses&#39; call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2022)67c1b1d3-94d5-49e1-9127-2464d8f2b463Sat, 29 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Burning Bush (2022) Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 28: The Burning Bush (2022)561ecbc6-23c8-4753-8d89-d871a362ba05Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Burning Bush (2022) Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 28: The Burning Bush (2022)4f93e5a3-98d4-4641-8bb0-bc78806cc580Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Burning Bush (2022) Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 28: The Burning Bush (2022)15a9199b-bf6a-48f7-b49d-22040669db60Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 28: The Burning Bush (2022) Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today&#39;s&#39; readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3; and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 28: The Burning Bush (2022)e02edcc4-6d40-4a49-93db-f9af13535a25Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Makes Mary and Joseph's Marriage Different? As we know, an essential part of the Sacrament of Marriage is entering into the sexual embrace. And yet, our Catholic faith teaches that Mary and Joseph remained lifelong virgins even after they were married. So, how does this make their marriage different? Today, Fr. Mike unpacks this common question and helps us further understand the beauty and grace of the Sacrament of Marriage. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

As we know, an essential part of the Sacrament of Marriage is entering into the sexual embrace. And yet, our Catholic faith teaches that Mary and Joseph remained lifelong virgins even after they were married. So, how does this make their marriage different? Today, Fr. Mike unpacks this common question and helps us further understand the beauty and grace of the Sacrament of Marriage. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Makes Mary and Joseph's Marriage Different?95d99e55-d172-4844-9093-c8f2c173cdd5Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Makes Mary and Joseph's Marriage Different? As we know, an essential part of the Sacrament of Marriage is entering into the sexual embrace. And yet, our Catholic faith teaches that Mary and Joseph remained lifelong virgins even after they were married. So, how does this make their marriage different? Today, Fr. Mike unpacks this common question and helps us further understand the beauty and grace of the Sacrament of Marriage. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

As we know, an essential part of the Sacrament of Marriage is entering into the sexual embrace. And yet, our Catholic faith teaches that Mary and Joseph remained lifelong virgins even after they were married. So, how does this make their marriage different? Today, Fr. Mike unpacks this common question and helps us further understand the beauty and grace of the Sacrament of Marriage. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Makes Mary and Joseph's Marriage Different?f25c1ba7-6960-4775-bd7a-c93d5cf7a070Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJoel 2 – More LocustsJoel 2

Joel 2

fullJoel 2 – More Locustsad78ad0f-3a6c-4ea6-9de5-2e5a091f06d0Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:30:00 +0000699https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 42 - These 3 Things Will Make You Successful In Life: Jamil QureshiJamil Quresh is a high performance expert and psychologist. he's worked with some of the biggest businesses, sports teams and individuals to help them reach the highest level of performance. In my mind Jamil's episode was probably one of the most valuable I've recorded. I struggle to think of a better encapsulation we’ve received of self progression and how to always have an attitude in life open to learning. This is the episode to listen to if you want to learn how to better take responsibility in your own life, but more importantly what that means for your wider attitude. Especially having an open mind and being willing to experiment and try new things. I learn from all of my guests, but I think what Jamil taught me is how to learn better. This is definitely an episode for you if you feel like you’ve recently been stuck or like life isn’t throwing up the opportunities you want. Because it isn’t just the opportunities you receive, but the ones you look for, and how ready you are for them when they arrive. Episode 61 - https://g2ul0.app.link/w3n4SIUN6mb Jamil: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-qureshi-494661a/ Twitter: @Jamil_Qureshi Website: www.jamilqureshi.com Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StevenBartlettYT?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamil Quresh is a high performance expert and psychologist. he's worked with some of the biggest businesses, sports teams and individuals to help them reach the highest level of performance. In my mind Jamil's episode was probably one of the most valuable I've recorded. I struggle to think of a better encapsulation we’ve received of self progression and how to always have an attitude in life open to learning. This is the episode to listen to if you want to learn how to better take responsibility in your own life, but more importantly what that means for your wider attitude. Especially having an open mind and being willing to experiment and try new things. I learn from all of my guests, but I think what Jamil taught me is how to learn better. This is definitely an episode for you if you feel like you’ve recently been stuck or like life isn’t throwing up the opportunities you want. Because it isn’t just the opportunities you receive, but the ones you look for, and how ready you are for them when they arrive. Episode 61 - https://g2ul0.app.link/w3n4SIUN6mb Jamil: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-qureshi-494661a/ Twitter: @Jamil_Qureshi Website: www.jamilqureshi.com Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StevenBartlettYT?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 42 - These 3 Things Will Make You Successful In Life: Jamil Qureshifa439471-caee-4283-84bb-90c49e871096Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000746https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2022) Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2022)532288ba-2185-4ff7-beda-196c6f73a310Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2022) Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2022)9c0288a3-21d9-4d1d-a3a1-89f3a1f6304eThu, 27 Jan 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2022) Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2022)ecc8110e-4bb6-47c8-b496-86cb4af5c925Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2022) Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 27: The Birth of Moses (2022)694cf0ff-c827-4256-9e81-89f050a2d30cThu, 27 Jan 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022f8b24ae8-46e2-490c-8514-cb9fb21b2d67Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 20220f8106d3-6308-45d6-afcd-079866c52724Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022e647f6e5-0e5e-4f26-bf65-cc5c8fa78605Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God&#39;s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 20221931e13e-aab8-4a49-9ece-3441f79c9e66Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStaying Catholic While Working In The WorldIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by The Catholic CEO, Henry Kutarna, an experienced business executive, mentor, and chair of a family investment firm, to discuss how men can maintain and live out their faith in their careers. As our culture becomes more woke, our Catholic faith becomes increasingly difficult to live out in public. Our guest today sees this as an opportunity for men to grow in their faith, continue to chart their future, or even create and run a successful Catholic centered business. In this episode we discuss; The Current Cultural Climate How to maintain your Catholic faith at work Opportunities to start a business A Catholic business eco-system And more… Henry Kutarna - is a faithful Catholic, an experienced business executive, and mentor. He is Chair of a private family investment fund with investments mainly in real estate and manufacturing. As a business expert, Henry is a private mentor and executive coach. He has been a valued member of numerous private and public boards; and has been chair, member, and advisor to many organizations. St. Joseph Forum: https://www.thecatholicceo.com/st-joseph-forum Start Crash Course (50% off until 2/1/22 with code CANDLEMAS): https://www.thecatholicceo.com/start-up-crash-course Home Based Business Course (50% off until 2/1/22 with code CANDLEMAS): https://www.thecatholicceo.com/business-course-for-catholics Discerning the Signs of the Times, an event for Catholics who may, or have, lost a job due to conscience reasons: https://www.thecatholicceo.com/offers/MByH25zW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by The Catholic CEO, Henry Kutarna, an experienced business executive, mentor, and chair of a family investment firm, to discuss how men can maintain and live out their faith in their careers. As our culture becomes more woke, our Catholic faith becomes increasingly difficult to live out in public. Our guest today sees this as an opportunity for men to grow in their faith, continue to chart their future, or even create and run a successful Catholic centered business. In this episode we discuss; The Current Cultural Climate How to maintain your Catholic faith at work Opportunities to start a business A Catholic business eco-system And more… Henry Kutarna - is a faithful Catholic, an experienced business executive, and mentor. He is Chair of a private family investment fund with investments mainly in real estate and manufacturing. As a business expert, Henry is a private mentor and executive coach. He has been a valued member of numerous private and public boards; and has been chair, member, and advisor to many organizations. St. Joseph Forum: https://www.thecatholicceo.com/st-joseph-forum Start Crash Course (50% off until 2/1/22 with code CANDLEMAS): https://www.thecatholicceo.com/start-up-crash-course Home Based Business Course (50% off until 2/1/22 with code CANDLEMAS): https://www.thecatholicceo.com/business-course-for-catholics Discerning the Signs of the Times, an event for Catholics who may, or have, lost a job due to conscience reasons: https://www.thecatholicceo.com/offers/MByH25zW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullStaying Catholic While Working In The Worlda4cfba04-e1fa-44a6-893d-1f0b86f157d0Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:25:00 +00003479https://216.73.216.191/allTags#410 How the Incarnation Made Your World Possible - Gary MichutaGod came among us as a man, but the world is still a mess. So what difference did the life of Jesus make? Gary Michuta, author of Revolt Against Reality, explains how Jesus initiated a revolution in world affairs. Cy Kellett: How is your world different because God became a man? Gary Michuta is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And Gary Michuta joins us this time. He has a brand new and wonderful book, Revolt Against Reality: Fighting the Foes of Sanity and Truth from t…

God came among us as a man, but the world is still a mess. So what difference did the life of Jesus make? Gary Michuta, author of Revolt Against Reality, explains how Jesus initiated a revolution in world affairs. Cy Kellett: How is your world different because God became a man? Gary Michuta is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And Gary Michuta joins us this time. He has a brand new and wonderful book, Revolt Against Reality: Fighting the Foes of Sanity and Truth from t…

#410 How the Incarnation Made Your World Possible - Gary Michutabdd5f8b5-ba2d-44b1-8e9c-845632529ee7Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: God Responds to Job (2022) Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 26: God Responds to Job (2022)53fa4d36-4bd3-4cb7-950a-99149d08fe37Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: God Responds to Job (2022) Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 26: God Responds to Job (2022)8763b1ab-62fa-4fd5-9596-36aa45bc3835Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: God Responds to Job (2022) Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 26: God Responds to Job (2022)ce271e22-eb56-4936-9470-5343ff825f44Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 26: God Responds to Job (2022) Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God&#39;s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job&#39;s questions. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 26: God Responds to Job (2022)570625ef-5742-408d-80e3-a4050f160f43Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Job's Questioning (2022) Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 25: Job's Questioning (2022)197bbe68-934c-4448-93c7-a5706ecda149Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Job's Questioning (2022) Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 25: Job's Questioning (2022)f5139f2a-c1e6-4b9d-b7d2-08cbaaf6ddb2Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Job's Questioning (2022) Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 25: Job's Questioning (2022)f94ad730-1b8f-4596-8671-45d91c81c0a3Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 25: Job's Questioning (2022) Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Where is God in Job&#39;s suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job&#39;s questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 25: Job's Questioning (2022)594c6d57-537e-4bf6-b430-5cc0c58fef69Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/23/22 Know Why Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Imagine living your entire life and not knowing why. The return of the exiled Jews from Babylon was a great gift. But it also highlighted the reality that many of them did not know why they were Jewish. Do Catholics know why they are Catholic? Or do we lose our way precisely because we have lost our why? Mass Readings from January 23, 2022 Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 Psalms 19:8-10, 151 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Imagine living your entire life and not knowing why. The return of the exiled Jews from Babylon was a great gift. But it also highlighted the reality that many of them did not know why they were Jewish. Do Catholics know why they are Catholic? Or do we lose our way precisely because we have lost our why? Mass Readings from January 23, 2022 Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 Psalms 19:8-10, 151 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21

full01/23/22 Know Why13c5f355-cbb7-44c6-8565-688fa4ea88daMon, 24 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/23/22 Know Why Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Imagine living your entire life and not knowing why. The return of the exiled Jews from Babylon was a great gift. But it also highlighted the reality that many of them did not know why they were Jewish. Do Catholics know why they are Catholic? Or do we lose our way precisely because we have lost our why? Mass Readings from January 23, 2022 Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 Psalms 19:8-10, 151 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Imagine living your entire life and not knowing why. The return of the exiled Jews from Babylon was a great gift. But it also highlighted the reality that many of them did not know why they were Jewish. Do Catholics know why they are Catholic? Or do we lose our way precisely because we have lost our why? Mass Readings from January 23, 2022 Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 Psalms 19:8-10, 151 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21

full01/23/22 Know Why78d7c017-5519-461c-819f-59309c545421Mon, 24 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/23/22 Know Why Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Imagine living your entire life and not knowing why. The return of the exiled Jews from Babylon was a great gift. But it also highlighted the reality that many of them did not know why they were Jewish. Do Catholics know why they are Catholic? Or do we lose our way precisely because we have lost our why? Mass Readings from January 23, 2022 Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 Psalms 19:8-10, 151 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Imagine living your entire life and not knowing why. The return of the exiled Jews from Babylon was a great gift. But it also highlighted the reality that many of them did not know why they were Jewish. Do Catholics know why they are Catholic? Or do we lose our way precisely because we have lost our why? Mass Readings from January 23, 2022 Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 Psalms 19:8-10, 151 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21

full01/23/22 Know Why25bb3006-7877-4339-8b26-80954217be54Mon, 24 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFearne Cotton: THIS Is How To Build Confidence & Set Yourself FreeFearne Cotton has been on our screens for twenty years now. The host of numerous television programmes, radio shows, and her own chart topping podcast Happy Place, which is also a popular festival, Fearne has found success in whatever field she’s set her mind to. What makes Fearne’s connection to her audience so special is the incredibly positive and supportive atmosphere her community fosters. Fearne’s goal is definitely to help all of her listeners find their own happy place. Fearne’s new book, Bigger Than Us, expands on these themes like she’s never done before, as she opens up about the hard times in her life as well as the good, and how only taking both into account made her the person she is today. Follow Fearne: Twitter - https://twitter.com/fearnecotton Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fearnecotton Fearne's book: https://amzn.eu/d/3fyxS33 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fearne Cotton has been on our screens for twenty years now. The host of numerous television programmes, radio shows, and her own chart topping podcast Happy Place, which is also a popular festival, Fearne has found success in whatever field she’s set her mind to. What makes Fearne’s connection to her audience so special is the incredibly positive and supportive atmosphere her community fosters. Fearne’s goal is definitely to help all of her listeners find their own happy place. Fearne’s new book, Bigger Than Us, expands on these themes like she’s never done before, as she opens up about the hard times in her life as well as the good, and how only taking both into account made her the person she is today. Follow Fearne: Twitter - https://twitter.com/fearnecotton Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fearnecotton Fearne's book: https://amzn.eu/d/3fyxS33 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFearne Cotton: THIS Is How To Build Confidence & Set Yourself Free33ed71a8-41ef-4061-a1d4-b5fa834aca19Mon, 24 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +00005761https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Tears of Joy (2022) Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 24: Tears of Joy (2022)4c179c7b-5097-4351-947a-55ee44d79871Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Tears of Joy (2022) Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 24: Tears of Joy (2022)328387d0-296b-467c-b161-070bfd3c5a29Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Tears of Joy (2022) Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 24: Tears of Joy (2022)1e547e52-bbb2-4f52-8962-d0b174f921d3Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 24: Tears of Joy (2022) Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 24: Tears of Joy (2022)04343573-9ca4-41f0-a8c7-8e497bc84ad4Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: Judah Changes (2022) We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 23: Judah Changes (2022)cecac84e-b707-41f2-9eca-476fede2368dSun, 23 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: Judah Changes (2022) We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 23: Judah Changes (2022)768317df-f435-44d7-946e-87a5994b4a8aSun, 23 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: Judah Changes (2022) We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 23: Judah Changes (2022)f65cca2e-af4c-4589-bd46-98226008a8d3Sun, 23 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 23: Judah Changes (2022) We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah&#39;s heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 23: Judah Changes (2022)a7386731-8282-498e-a53e-b8e6455a35d8Sun, 23 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#232A: Little RhodaActs 12:3-17&nbsp;&nbsp; We get to meet Rhoda today. Little Rhoda has faith and knows something to be true but no on else believes her. Hear what happens in our story today. We will learn that God knows we are telling the truth even if others doubt us. Thanks for listening! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acts 12:3-17&nbsp;&nbsp; We get to meet Rhoda today. Little Rhoda has faith and knows something to be true but no on else believes her. Hear what happens in our story today. We will learn that God knows we are telling the truth even if others doubt us. Thanks for listening! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#232A: Little Rhoda1250eb1e-a628-43c4-b264-739dc584ef30Sat, 22 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000616https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Go to Joseph (2022) Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 22: Go to Joseph (2022)f4ce2b7d-2142-481e-b115-e11eb3d718b7Sat, 22 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Go to Joseph (2022) Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 22: Go to Joseph (2022)2c1058fe-8865-43de-8b49-6dbf3cfed6c6Sat, 22 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Go to Joseph (2022) Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 22: Go to Joseph (2022)8374007a-49a9-417f-bd4e-69793d0d13c2Sat, 22 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 22: Go to Joseph (2022) Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 22: Go to Joseph (2022)ba3584b8-35bf-40ec-9f42-69d65ce15e86Sat, 22 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Walking with God (2022) Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 21: Walking with God (2022)9b0358d4-d277-4a73-940d-f98143085a2dFri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Walking with God (2022) Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 21: Walking with God (2022)ab5f01b7-8d9e-4a8f-afe6-76bc017ace82Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Walking with God (2022) Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 21: Walking with God (2022)9e1ab380-e831-499a-8578-93adc71eee39Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 21: Walking with God (2022) Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph&#39;s righteousness as he walked with God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 21: Walking with God (2022)3a5384b5-d17a-4b7f-8896-5101c612ba82Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKids: A Right? A Curse? or a Gift? For probably the first time in human history, the common perception of children as a gift has been under attack by our culture at large. More and more the world sees kids as an affront to our personal autonomy or the driver of a pending apocalyptic catastrophe. Today, Fr. Mike weighs in on the &quot;primary goods&quot; of marriage and why we need to re-orient our mindset when it comes to children.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

For probably the first time in human history, the common perception of children as a gift has been under attack by our culture at large. More and more the world sees kids as an affront to our personal autonomy or the driver of a pending apocalyptic catastrophe. Today, Fr. Mike weighs in on the &quot;primary goods&quot; of marriage and why we need to re-orient our mindset when it comes to children.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullKids: A Right? A Curse? or a Gift?844fcae2-4be3-491f-a4d2-9cab4191cb3fThu, 20 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKids: A Right? A Curse? or a Gift? For probably the first time in human history, the common perception of children as a gift has been under attack by our culture at large. More and more the world sees kids as an affront to our personal autonomy or the driver of a pending apocalyptic catastrophe. Today, Fr. Mike weighs in on the &quot;primary goods&quot; of marriage and why we need to re-orient our mindset when it comes to children.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

For probably the first time in human history, the common perception of children as a gift has been under attack by our culture at large. More and more the world sees kids as an affront to our personal autonomy or the driver of a pending apocalyptic catastrophe. Today, Fr. Mike weighs in on the &quot;primary goods&quot; of marriage and why we need to re-orient our mindset when it comes to children.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullKids: A Right? A Curse? or a Gift?07cbf99c-63f3-4b5d-ba7d-c731a71df4deThu, 20 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJoel 1 – LocustsJoel 1

Joel 1

fullJoel 1 – Locusts74db39e0-311d-4c48-a9d7-5f1208793e6cThu, 20 Jan 2022 13:30:00 +0000698https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 41 - The Reason You’re Feeling Stuck: Mel RobbinsIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Mel Robbins is the author of The Five Second Rule, a business woman, a life coach, and a sensation in the world of self improvement. Mel also runs a seven figure business which provides courses in self-improvement and life coaching. One of the most sought after motivational speakers in the world, Mel managed to turn around her boring, grey life into one that takes her all over the world meeting all types of inspiring people. At a point in her life Mel was really struggling with depression, couldn’t get out of bed in the morning and generally just felt stuck in her life. Since then she’s been on a journey to understand why she felt like that and what actions needed to be taken to get her out of that place. Today Mel uses those experiences of being in a dark place and dives into the reasons we might feel stuck in certain circumstances. She brings it down to one fundamental reason and what you can do practically to get yourself out of a situation that isn’t serving you. Episode 108 - https://g2ul0.app.link/4h2xVz6KWmb Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Mel: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ https://twitter.com/melrobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Mel Robbins is the author of The Five Second Rule, a business woman, a life coach, and a sensation in the world of self improvement. Mel also runs a seven figure business which provides courses in self-improvement and life coaching. One of the most sought after motivational speakers in the world, Mel managed to turn around her boring, grey life into one that takes her all over the world meeting all types of inspiring people. At a point in her life Mel was really struggling with depression, couldn’t get out of bed in the morning and generally just felt stuck in her life. Since then she’s been on a journey to understand why she felt like that and what actions needed to be taken to get her out of that place. Today Mel uses those experiences of being in a dark place and dives into the reasons we might feel stuck in certain circumstances. She brings it down to one fundamental reason and what you can do practically to get yourself out of a situation that isn’t serving you. Episode 108 - https://g2ul0.app.link/4h2xVz6KWmb Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Mel: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ https://twitter.com/melrobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 41 - The Reason You’re Feeling Stuck: Mel Robbinsd1055463-de19-4fc2-86f6-7f41103fc65dThu, 20 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000587https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2022)80e09568-ced3-4132-b9e9-57f135d0986bThu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2022)df91a1d4-15b8-48fd-a4ab-d1a17a53337dThu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2022)01d3ec41-4eec-4e93-93e0-36d1f418bf41Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 20: Judah and Tamar (2022)dec32e97-96e2-40f8-9f2c-3dea621074a0Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExorcisms: What You Should KnowIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Charles Fraune, author of the book, Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know, to discuss how we can better understand the temptations of the demonic and all of the tools that the Church has given us and are proven by exorcists. How demons prove the authority of the Catholic Church founded by Christ Our Lady and her perfect coercive power over demons Sacramentals What exorcists want you to know And more… Charles Fraune, the author of Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know, is the founder of the Slaying Dragons Apostolate, dedicated to writing, research, and other work on the topic of spiritual warfare. He lives in the Diocese of Charlotte, NC with his wife and three young children. Blog: https://www.theslayingdragonsbook.com/ Website: https://www.theretreatbox.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Charles Fraune, author of the book, Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know, to discuss how we can better understand the temptations of the demonic and all of the tools that the Church has given us and are proven by exorcists. How demons prove the authority of the Catholic Church founded by Christ Our Lady and her perfect coercive power over demons Sacramentals What exorcists want you to know And more… Charles Fraune, the author of Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know, is the founder of the Slaying Dragons Apostolate, dedicated to writing, research, and other work on the topic of spiritual warfare. He lives in the Diocese of Charlotte, NC with his wife and three young children. Blog: https://www.theslayingdragonsbook.com/ Website: https://www.theretreatbox.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullExorcisms: What You Should Know2da1eab7-c1d1-421b-b87f-90936201d2beWed, 19 Jan 2022 21:30:00 +00003982https://216.73.216.191/allTags#409 Abortion: Cut Through the Noise with this Simple Argument - Joe HeschmeyerWill they or won&#8217;t they overturn Roe v. Wade? All the focus on the Supreme Court life cases means lots of media spewing confusion about abortion. Who can answer all of this confusion? Well, you can, by keeping things honest and simple as Apologist Joe Heschmeyer explains in this episode. Cy Kellett: An extremely simple pro-life argument. Joe Heschmeyer is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Cy Kellett: We&#8217;ve been doing a lot of programming on pro-l…

Will they or won&#8217;t they overturn Roe v. Wade? All the focus on the Supreme Court life cases means lots of media spewing confusion about abortion. Who can answer all of this confusion? Well, you can, by keeping things honest and simple as Apologist Joe Heschmeyer explains in this episode. Cy Kellett: An extremely simple pro-life argument. Joe Heschmeyer is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Cy Kellett: We&#8217;ve been doing a lot of programming on pro-l…

#409 Abortion: Cut Through the Noise with this Simple Argument - Joe Heschmeyerc682a005-838e-44a7-9751-2a97b26fb7b7Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2022)237e9512-5860-47d8-92ee-7958e869c7b0Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2022)393d922d-8b50-4d4e-ae2d-cdd68a53ad9aWed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2022)bb4df12b-8dfe-4407-a61f-807a3f417d5aWed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:25-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2022)d03378bf-5a64-415b-80ea-a34ac8a2f1edWed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2022)c507cafb-4ac0-4cf2-ae5e-e45c910c320aTue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2022)2bf700f4-501d-40cf-962c-0e8821791bf6Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2022)aab7d826-2044-4d18-bc9e-c0671ffa6992Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2022) Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 18: The Heart of Israel (2022)1818334e-21e6-444f-9668-3d3a0ebc63b0Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/16/22 Jesus Changes Things Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus changes shame into joy. There are certain things, certain failures, embarrassments, and shames, that could define our lives. There are certain events that could define our lives in a negative way unless something changes. Jesus can change those things. Mass Readings from January 16, 2022: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 96:1-3, 7-101 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus changes shame into joy. There are certain things, certain failures, embarrassments, and shames, that could define our lives. There are certain events that could define our lives in a negative way unless something changes. Jesus can change those things. Mass Readings from January 16, 2022: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 96:1-3, 7-101 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

full01/16/22 Jesus Changes Thingsb04b6d00-94bf-4f15-abb0-453cf6cb0902Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/16/22 Jesus Changes Things Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus changes shame into joy. There are certain things, certain failures, embarrassments, and shames, that could define our lives. There are certain events that could define our lives in a negative way unless something changes. Jesus can change those things. Mass Readings from January 16, 2022: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 96:1-3, 7-101 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus changes shame into joy. There are certain things, certain failures, embarrassments, and shames, that could define our lives. There are certain events that could define our lives in a negative way unless something changes. Jesus can change those things. Mass Readings from January 16, 2022: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 96:1-3, 7-101 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

full01/16/22 Jesus Changes Things01fbadf1-d24b-4d3b-9c6d-04dc5a0908d4Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/16/22 Jesus Changes Things Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus changes shame into joy. There are certain things, certain failures, embarrassments, and shames, that could define our lives. There are certain events that could define our lives in a negative way unless something changes. Jesus can change those things. Mass Readings from January 16, 2022: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 96:1-3, 7-101 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus changes shame into joy. There are certain things, certain failures, embarrassments, and shames, that could define our lives. There are certain events that could define our lives in a negative way unless something changes. Jesus can change those things. Mass Readings from January 16, 2022: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 96:1-3, 7-101 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

full01/16/22 Jesus Changes Things9985520c-fd4d-458a-8c19-3323ceed756bMon, 17 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe “Winning Expert”: How To Become The Best You Can Be: Sir David BrailsfordSir David Brailsford is the former Performance Director of British Cycling and current Team Principal of the Ineos Grenadiers, a professional cycling team that, along with its direct predecessor Team Sky, have won seven Tour De France titles since 2012. David is behind the business and life philosophy of ‘marginal gains’, a belief that paying attention to every little detail, and then trying to improve it by 1%, will have massive compound benefits when added together. Before David arrived at British Cycling, Britain was a relative backwater in the cycling world. Within a few years, he oversaw a team that won 8 out of 10 track medals at the olympic games. In this interview David opens up about the good times, and also the criticism he’s received, like never before. David's Team: Twitter - https://twitter.com/INEOSGrenadiers Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ineosgrenadiers Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sir David Brailsford is the former Performance Director of British Cycling and current Team Principal of the Ineos Grenadiers, a professional cycling team that, along with its direct predecessor Team Sky, have won seven Tour De France titles since 2012. David is behind the business and life philosophy of ‘marginal gains’, a belief that paying attention to every little detail, and then trying to improve it by 1%, will have massive compound benefits when added together. Before David arrived at British Cycling, Britain was a relative backwater in the cycling world. Within a few years, he oversaw a team that won 8 out of 10 track medals at the olympic games. In this interview David opens up about the good times, and also the criticism he’s received, like never before. David's Team: Twitter - https://twitter.com/INEOSGrenadiers Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ineosgrenadiers Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe “Winning Expert”: How To Become The Best You Can Be: Sir David Brailsford21f5c521-a054-422b-974a-d21c4316156eMon, 17 Jan 2022 05:20:00 +00005759https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2022) Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2022)44313e6f-2928-46b4-bf40-c1928990c07fMon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2022) Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2022)bdf5ac91-049a-49ff-b485-430a48cf6946Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2022) Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2022)83814b5d-afcc-42f7-b4ec-b1830a4143f7Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2022) Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2022)46b16fcf-77c2-4959-babe-f989fdb0fedeMon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2022)9387218d-0ffb-4f2a-9bc6-a3373d292e74Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2022)455b4620-00f7-44e9-bf86-3bca45264088Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2022)708004d7-e4e4-44aa-a827-a5e5380e80f9Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job&#39;s life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 16: The Suffering of Job (2022)b52e504d-9f0e-41ab-81f2-ec2d6606f761Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#231A: Do Not Worry about TomorrowMatthew 6:25-34 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jesus is a fantastic teacher and one day, he was teaching his friends about worry. He used things we are familiar with like birds and flowers to help us understand why we shouldn't worry. Jesus cares for us so much, that He doesn't want us to live in worry b/c worry never feels good so he helps us understand what we should do if we begin to worry.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 6:25-34 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jesus is a fantastic teacher and one day, he was teaching his friends about worry. He used things we are familiar with like birds and flowers to help us understand why we shouldn't worry. Jesus cares for us so much, that He doesn't want us to live in worry b/c worry never feels good so he helps us understand what we should do if we begin to worry.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#231A: Do Not Worry about Tomorrowd9202ec7-eb49-49df-8348-6d79610e48c1Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000555https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2022)c6692999-ae2d-41c9-adf7-05c5a3381141Sat, 15 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2022)7b836ccf-0598-46cf-92f7-d2dfa795a7aaSat, 15 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2022)6d9a1da9-b422-4a65-866b-f6194084f9f8Sat, 15 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2022) Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah&#39;s painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2022)7914329c-8495-4824-b858-bd4083cbc44cSat, 15 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2022) Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2022)a79bbc5e-5420-45c1-bea1-9d5bdbda9953Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2022) Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2022)28fe0f49-fac7-4178-899d-db5605a4d009Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2022) Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2022)623d6ca5-d874-48aa-b8d5-304dce46da54Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2022) Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac&#39;s blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2022)ac322870-f9cb-4ed4-9738-f0962a97c33cFri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Can You Do When Another Won't Forgive? You said an unkind word or reacted rashly. You feel terrible because it was directed at someone you love. When you ask for their forgiveness the wound they feel is too raw and they don&#39;t accept your apology. What can you do? Today, Fr. Mike shares a word of challenge and encouragement on how to exercise the virtue of patience and show mercy as you wait to be forgiven.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You said an unkind word or reacted rashly. You feel terrible because it was directed at someone you love. When you ask for their forgiveness the wound they feel is too raw and they don&#39;t accept your apology. What can you do? Today, Fr. Mike shares a word of challenge and encouragement on how to exercise the virtue of patience and show mercy as you wait to be forgiven.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Can You Do When Another Won't Forgive?eb7cfd37-a6a1-44a9-bee0-27856f715996Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Can You Do When Another Won't Forgive? You said an unkind word or reacted rashly. You feel terrible because it was directed at someone you love. When you ask for their forgiveness the wound they feel is too raw and they don&#39;t accept your apology. What can you do? Today, Fr. Mike shares a word of challenge and encouragement on how to exercise the virtue of patience and show mercy as you wait to be forgiven.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You said an unkind word or reacted rashly. You feel terrible because it was directed at someone you love. When you ask for their forgiveness the wound they feel is too raw and they don&#39;t accept your apology. What can you do? Today, Fr. Mike shares a word of challenge and encouragement on how to exercise the virtue of patience and show mercy as you wait to be forgiven.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Can You Do When Another Won't Forgive?ce76b923-71a7-4ffa-a12b-4de1039ca9caThu, 13 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Theology of COVID – The Last WordThe Last Word on COVID

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fullThe Theology of COVID – The Last Word748cc3da-c9e3-4718-a216-6ef72f2bd622Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:30:00 +0000700https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 40 - The Solution To All Of Your ProblemsIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This week we’re jumping back to episode 47, a solo episode where I talk about a simple solution that can help us get out of our own heads and overcome a tough situation. If you ever feel trapped by your circumstances, this is the podcast for you. What’s crucial to understand is that you can’t control your environment, but you can control how you deal with it. It’s through hard and challenging experiences that I’ve been able to build my own resilience using these methods. I want this podcast to go out to someone out there who’s in a similar situation but doesn’t know what to do. Episode 47 - https://g2ul0.app.link/jWDCIWRrLmb Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This week we’re jumping back to episode 47, a solo episode where I talk about a simple solution that can help us get out of our own heads and overcome a tough situation. If you ever feel trapped by your circumstances, this is the podcast for you. What’s crucial to understand is that you can’t control your environment, but you can control how you deal with it. It’s through hard and challenging experiences that I’ve been able to build my own resilience using these methods. I want this podcast to go out to someone out there who’s in a similar situation but doesn’t know what to do. Episode 47 - https://g2ul0.app.link/jWDCIWRrLmb Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 40 - The Solution To All Of Your Problemsc308a1df-be8e-46eb-947d-302e029002bcThu, 13 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +00001056https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2022)3736c637-9992-45eb-9133-8de78577a070Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2022)79456c2f-3ba6-4dce-8b27-c3eb99e971b7Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2022)efa7523f-f5d1-42bc-b8d8-b7323d8f5976Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2022) Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2022)26570c74-199b-4829-89f7-01ca88165137Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Win Battles With Help From HeavenIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John go in-depth into the ultimate spiritual devotion, Consecration to Our Lady, and how the saints lived this devotion in their battles. We discuss protestants rejection of Our Lady, as well as practical tools you can use in your daily lives to overcome your struggles and live more completely for Christ. -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- If you have been blessed by the work of The Catholic Gentleman, we invite you to become a supporter at https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman In this episode we discuss The struggles and battles we face in 2022 St. Maximilian Kolbe's devotion to Our Lady and the Militia Immaculata St. Louis de Montfort's consecration How to commit yourself to this necessary devotion And more… ACT OF CONSECRATION TO MARY Written by St. Maximilian Kolbe - https://catholicgentleman.com/2022/01/st-maximilian-kolbe-consecration-prayer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John go in-depth into the ultimate spiritual devotion, Consecration to Our Lady, and how the saints lived this devotion in their battles. We discuss protestants rejection of Our Lady, as well as practical tools you can use in your daily lives to overcome your struggles and live more completely for Christ. -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- If you have been blessed by the work of The Catholic Gentleman, we invite you to become a supporter at https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman In this episode we discuss The struggles and battles we face in 2022 St. Maximilian Kolbe's devotion to Our Lady and the Militia Immaculata St. Louis de Montfort's consecration How to commit yourself to this necessary devotion And more… ACT OF CONSECRATION TO MARY Written by St. Maximilian Kolbe - https://catholicgentleman.com/2022/01/st-maximilian-kolbe-consecration-prayer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow To Win Battles With Help From Heavenac4dc4ad-caf4-4278-9bb7-0cb8fb456a64Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:30:00 +00003549https://216.73.216.191/allTags#408 Top Three Apologetics Mistakes! - Trent HornNumber two will BLOW YOUR MIND! Popular Catholic Apologist Trent Horn, the author of Why We&#8217;re Catholic, reflects on the three big errors all apologists should avoid. Cy Kellett: What are the big mistakes apologists make? Trent Horn is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. Cy Kellett: I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. One of the great defenders of the Catholic faith and one of the great defenders of life in the world today is our young friend, young Trent Horn. And he has a great following…

Number two will BLOW YOUR MIND! Popular Catholic Apologist Trent Horn, the author of Why We&#8217;re Catholic, reflects on the three big errors all apologists should avoid. Cy Kellett: What are the big mistakes apologists make? Trent Horn is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. Cy Kellett: I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. One of the great defenders of the Catholic faith and one of the great defenders of life in the world today is our young friend, young Trent Horn. And he has a great following…

#408 Top Three Apologetics Mistakes! - Trent Hornedf3234f-ecd1-4462-9000-9a2611376e90Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2022) Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2022)a11815f4-49c2-4e46-8c08-b7fbeb4c58caWed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2022) Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2022)8bf70a6e-6ee4-4398-a4e0-a4457ce1167dWed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2022) Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2022)18d168fa-f02f-4119-97ff-b2796575de24Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2022) Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah&#39;s marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God&#39;s constant providence in our lives, even when we don&#39;t see it. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2022)94d64a30-8a87-45e6-a678-937aa13e9b89Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2022) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2022)f9165872-3226-4511-8da3-1ccd6e7e0869Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2022) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2022)5ef37456-f777-45a0-b292-b1f7ecde8c66Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2022) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2022)a4fcfeee-1b1c-4e72-b888-cb114f0e4e4eTue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2022) Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2022)b3eb1d0f-e3f3-474e-bd2c-f51ff8c093a7Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Fix Your Focus & Stop Procrastinating: Johann HariJohann Hari is a journalist and author of Lost Connections, a book which changed the way I think about depression and mental health. His new book, Stolen Focus, is about what people can do in order to improve their focus, and about what we can all do to stop our attention being robbed in a world of increasing distractions. Johann travels thousands of miles all over the world in order to complete his research, he’s spoken to experts on every continent and he’s come in to us about what he’s learnt on his journey. What Johann offers is not just practical advice for us all to take to improve our focus, but also what we can all do to change the way we interact with tech companies in order to make sure it never gets robbed again. Follow Johann: Twitter - https://twitter.com/johannhari101 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johann.hari Johann’s book - https://amzn.eu/d/bJzKyff Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johann Hari is a journalist and author of Lost Connections, a book which changed the way I think about depression and mental health. His new book, Stolen Focus, is about what people can do in order to improve their focus, and about what we can all do to stop our attention being robbed in a world of increasing distractions. Johann travels thousands of miles all over the world in order to complete his research, he’s spoken to experts on every continent and he’s come in to us about what he’s learnt on his journey. What Johann offers is not just practical advice for us all to take to improve our focus, but also what we can all do to change the way we interact with tech companies in order to make sure it never gets robbed again. Follow Johann: Twitter - https://twitter.com/johannhari101 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johann.hari Johann’s book - https://amzn.eu/d/bJzKyff Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow To Fix Your Focus & Stop Procrastinating: Johann Haribd427eb7-af0f-4145-b6c1-74d08d8df7ecMon, 10 Jan 2022 04:20:00 +00005977https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2022) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2022)c14f4887-65b6-4e6a-9dc2-8f870ed5affdMon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2022) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2022)c6c1d90f-2fe7-4d78-a108-99ccd61e863bMon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2022) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2022)9c9a04d4-b038-463a-9004-a5f00c2aa4e9Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2022) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2022)56ea0e77-c6c6-4e57-8c88-5261ceaa7ea6Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/09/22 Children of the Father Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus changed the water. Now the water changes you. Why was Jesus baptized? Not because He needed it, but because we need it. We need baptism to be saved, to be children of God, and to be in a new and real relationship with God. Mass Readings from January 9, 2022: Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7 Psalms 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus changed the water. Now the water changes you. Why was Jesus baptized? Not because He needed it, but because we need it. We need baptism to be saved, to be children of God, and to be in a new and real relationship with God. Mass Readings from January 9, 2022: Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7 Psalms 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

full01/09/22 Children of the Fatherbc548c5e-5d28-4384-adf1-3b410bf44decSun, 09 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/09/22 Children of the Father Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus changed the water. Now the water changes you. Why was Jesus baptized? Not because He needed it, but because we need it. We need baptism to be saved, to be children of God, and to be in a new and real relationship with God. Mass Readings from January 9, 2022: Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7 Psalms 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus changed the water. Now the water changes you. Why was Jesus baptized? Not because He needed it, but because we need it. We need baptism to be saved, to be children of God, and to be in a new and real relationship with God. Mass Readings from January 9, 2022: Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7 Psalms 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

full01/09/22 Children of the Father8baebb43-b91b-474d-bcc3-96839590b631Sun, 09 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/09/22 Children of the Father Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus changed the water. Now the water changes you. Why was Jesus baptized? Not because He needed it, but because we need it. We need baptism to be saved, to be children of God, and to be in a new and real relationship with God. Mass Readings from January 9, 2022: Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7 Psalms 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus changed the water. Now the water changes you. Why was Jesus baptized? Not because He needed it, but because we need it. We need baptism to be saved, to be children of God, and to be in a new and real relationship with God. Mass Readings from January 9, 2022: Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7 Psalms 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

full01/09/22 Children of the Fatherb1cf1e9c-82c4-4694-9d6c-93e025389301Sun, 09 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2022)58d911d8-04de-4706-8e0f-ef8a6b86adb7Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2022)27c646f7-8f7e-4f8f-b3c0-cfa3226975d7Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2022)312d4e5a-c788-4d4f-a280-0482d3a32302Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2022) Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2022)e05da46d-3693-4c52-83f3-b9fa297a2883Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2022)f665f728-c9f5-45ff-b961-a973b945f15bSat, 08 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2022)9d7d9b90-1087-47b5-81d5-c2a0231d4547Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2022)c5e764bd-854b-4d47-ab43-924181e69041Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2022) Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2022)b08a8abb-7310-45a8-a50d-157f0a938f19Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPlease pray for my sonThis is not our usual episode. We've had some life changing events occur in our family which we need to attend to and in order to do so, I must take a short time off from the podcast. I'm asking for prayers!!!! &nbsp;to connect with me please go to : &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is not our usual episode. We've had some life changing events occur in our family which we need to attend to and in order to do so, I must take a short time off from the podcast. I'm asking for prayers!!!! &nbsp;to connect with me please go to : &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullPlease pray for my son94454751-4585-45dd-9ae7-c856f097215aFri, 07 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000147https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2022) Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2022)6c380170-b14a-4a8e-8668-c81f27ef0434Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2022) Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2022)67b3d397-7e10-46e8-8b7d-8944859acb12Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2022) Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2022)2c1e6ea8-610c-42c3-bc34-7be1b66795c7Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2022) Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God&#39;s covenant with Abram, and how it points to God&#39;s immense love for us. Today&#39;s readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2022)e32c3aaf-a4a5-45a4-b2ce-a57d4950f09fFri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsForgiveness is Not the Same as Reconciliation Have you ever heard the expression, ‘To err is human; to forgive, divine?’ Surprisingly this well-known phrase does not come from the Bible but a poem by the English poet Alexander Pope. Today, Fr. Mike shares some great insights into the process of forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration and how God offers all three stages to us in the Sacrament of Confession.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever heard the expression, ‘To err is human; to forgive, divine?’ Surprisingly this well-known phrase does not come from the Bible but a poem by the English poet Alexander Pope. Today, Fr. Mike shares some great insights into the process of forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration and how God offers all three stages to us in the Sacrament of Confession.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullForgiveness is Not the Same as Reconciliation61040ad9-75a7-4655-b98d-aa9ee7577d9bThu, 06 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsForgiveness is Not the Same as Reconciliation Have you ever heard the expression, ‘To err is human; to forgive, divine?’ Surprisingly this well-known phrase does not come from the Bible but a poem by the English poet Alexander Pope. Today, Fr. Mike shares some great insights into the process of forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration and how God offers all three stages to us in the Sacrament of Confession.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever heard the expression, ‘To err is human; to forgive, divine?’ Surprisingly this well-known phrase does not come from the Bible but a poem by the English poet Alexander Pope. Today, Fr. Mike shares some great insights into the process of forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration and how God offers all three stages to us in the Sacrament of Confession.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullForgiveness is Not the Same as Reconciliation57f4f3e2-f779-4065-81b1-9811ab7ff966Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Theology of COVID – First PrinciplesTheology of COVID part 2

Theology of COVID part 2

fullThe Theology of COVID – First Principlesc8038bc1-474a-4660-9ce4-1abf340894eaThu, 06 Jan 2022 13:30:00 +0000626https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 39 - Jimmy Carr: The Truth About Hard WorkIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Jimmy Carr needs no introduction and is one of the biggest names in British comedy. Jimmy has hardly been off our screens for the last two decades. But what people may not know is that Jimmy has another side to him. When he was in mid-20s, Jimmy was in a boring office job, without much joy or direction in his life. But he set himself on a journey of self-improvement. Out of nowhere, he decided to quit and start again, the rest, as they say, is history. Hard work is something that in our society has developed a reputation for being toxic but what really is the truth about hard work? In this weeks moment episode Jimmy talks to us about the myths of hard work, this 'toxic' narrative and the importance of woking hard vs working smart. Episode 106 - https://g2ul0.app.link/AWljby1dzmb Jimmy: https://www.jimmycarr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/jimmycarrfans https://twitter.com/jimmycarr Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Jimmy Carr needs no introduction and is one of the biggest names in British comedy. Jimmy has hardly been off our screens for the last two decades. But what people may not know is that Jimmy has another side to him. When he was in mid-20s, Jimmy was in a boring office job, without much joy or direction in his life. But he set himself on a journey of self-improvement. Out of nowhere, he decided to quit and start again, the rest, as they say, is history. Hard work is something that in our society has developed a reputation for being toxic but what really is the truth about hard work? In this weeks moment episode Jimmy talks to us about the myths of hard work, this 'toxic' narrative and the importance of woking hard vs working smart. Episode 106 - https://g2ul0.app.link/AWljby1dzmb Jimmy: https://www.jimmycarr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/jimmycarrfans https://twitter.com/jimmycarr Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 39 - Jimmy Carr: The Truth About Hard Worka13f205a-02af-40ca-96ba-a52c20321ddaThu, 06 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000654https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2022)96a9976a-07fa-4ef8-98fe-5a9fe8c39e90Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2022)fea97d3d-5f5d-4a8b-880e-5dc89de744e0Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2022)e7b5e008-f183-42c3-b550-1fa68c33a6e2Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2022) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 6: Trust in the Lord (2022)3a82f7dc-8bd0-4507-bca5-d2a1f885e6b0Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 202261ba940e-70eb-4b6e-9813-a0ca971e28eeThu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022b4e4de65-83a0-47c5-b063-a2253bca8e91Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022f864ad99-eba3-4a5c-b51b-186c97e4cd45Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Congratulations, you&#39;ve completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God&#39;s plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullIntroduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 20228aa50914-d500-4793-9d6b-e6fd810c6089Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Separates A Man From A Gentleman? (w/ Brad Miner)In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Brad Miner, author of the book, The Compleat Gentleman, to discuss how any man can become a gentleman and how to avoid being a cartoonish version of a man. It is great conversing with an experienced gentleman, we hope you enjoy. What separates a boy from a man What separates a man from a gentleman How do we live chivalry in the modern world What are the three traits of a gentleman And more… Brad Miner is the senior editor of The Catholic Thing, the daily blog of the Faith & Reason Institute. Former literary editor of National Review and the author of six books, he lives with his wife, Sydny, in Westchester County, New York.  The Compleat Gentleman: The Modern Man’s Guide to Chivalry by Brad Miner, 3rd Edition, is available now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Brad Miner, author of the book, The Compleat Gentleman, to discuss how any man can become a gentleman and how to avoid being a cartoonish version of a man. It is great conversing with an experienced gentleman, we hope you enjoy. What separates a boy from a man What separates a man from a gentleman How do we live chivalry in the modern world What are the three traits of a gentleman And more… Brad Miner is the senior editor of The Catholic Thing, the daily blog of the Faith & Reason Institute. Former literary editor of National Review and the author of six books, he lives with his wife, Sydny, in Westchester County, New York.  The Compleat Gentleman: The Modern Man’s Guide to Chivalry by Brad Miner, 3rd Edition, is available now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhat Separates A Man From A Gentleman? (w/ Brad Miner)945278fb-8e76-4e5e-b313-ad6aaec46155Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:30:00 +00004224https://216.73.216.191/allTags#407 Early Christianity Was Totally Eucharistic - Joe HeschmeyerDrawing on his newest book &#8212; The Early Church Was the Catholic Church &#8212; Joe Heschmeyer describes what the very earliest Christians believed was happening in the celebration of the Eucharist. Did they see it as a sacrifice or just a memorial? Did they understand it as a sign or as the real presence of Jesus? Cy Kellett: Did the very earliest Christians think about the Eucharist like we do? Joe Heschmeyer is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Happy N…

Drawing on his newest book &#8212; The Early Church Was the Catholic Church &#8212; Joe Heschmeyer describes what the very earliest Christians believed was happening in the celebration of the Eucharist. Did they see it as a sacrifice or just a memorial? Did they understand it as a sign or as the real presence of Jesus? Cy Kellett: Did the very earliest Christians think about the Eucharist like we do? Joe Heschmeyer is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Happy N…

#407 Early Christianity Was Totally Eucharistic - Joe Heschmeyer3b185d16-cdf4-4f7c-bce2-a0a49166853cWed, 05 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: Tower of Babel (2022) Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 5: Tower of Babel (2022)69f5c432-0732-4d79-9760-18437f988f96Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: Tower of Babel (2022) Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 5: Tower of Babel (2022)40fe12e9-444f-4276-866c-4c824ee9eba2Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: Tower of Babel (2022) Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 5: Tower of Babel (2022)1efb818e-ffda-4e3f-802f-c21c6bb98d61Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 5: Tower of Babel (2022) Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 5: Tower of Babel (2022)2764bd7a-9953-4547-98de-15cc2fadaa02Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: The Flood (2022) Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 4: The Flood (2022)61070ff7-49aa-4857-810e-65fd11f494bbTue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: The Flood (2022) Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 4: The Flood (2022)fbb4d0a6-4e88-4277-b646-d87f64b3e5b4Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: The Flood (2022) Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 4: The Flood (2022)fa596879-3c45-48f9-b1c1-f870faff059dTue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 4: The Flood (2022) Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today&#39;s readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 4: The Flood (2022)6ed0b814-8efd-46cd-83a2-b999d4adb5a1Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJordan Peterson: How To Become The Person You’ve Always Wanted To BeDr. Jordan B. Peterson is a psychologist, academic, public intellectual, author of 12 Rules for Life and Beyond Order: 12 More Rules For Life, and an inspiration to millions of people around the world. One of my most requested guests ever, Jordan came in to talk to us on his visit to the UK to talk about his incredible recovery from his health troubles, how people can improve their position and lot in life, how to stand up for yourself and how he derives meaning from the work he does. I’ve wanted to meet Jordan for years, and I’m grateful for the opportunity he afforded me to fulfil my dream of speaking to him. This is one of the episodes I’m proudest to put out, I’m incredibly excited for you all to listen to it. I hope you pick up as much wisdom from the great man as I did. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is a psychologist, academic, public intellectual, author of 12 Rules for Life and Beyond Order: 12 More Rules For Life, and an inspiration to millions of people around the world. One of my most requested guests ever, Jordan came in to talk to us on his visit to the UK to talk about his incredible recovery from his health troubles, how people can improve their position and lot in life, how to stand up for yourself and how he derives meaning from the work he does. I’ve wanted to meet Jordan for years, and I’m grateful for the opportunity he afforded me to fulfil my dream of speaking to him. This is one of the episodes I’m proudest to put out, I’m incredibly excited for you all to listen to it. I hope you pick up as much wisdom from the great man as I did. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJordan Peterson: How To Become The Person You’ve Always Wanted To Be5beadb2d-1301-4aa8-86ac-ac3125832e56Mon, 03 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +00004060https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: Noah's Ark (2022) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 3: Noah's Ark (2022)1534a78d-7a07-46c2-9c86-e3139cfb8e50Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: Noah's Ark (2022) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 3: Noah's Ark (2022)58c1818d-fe71-427f-bcd6-d6327ac0c101Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: Noah's Ark (2022) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 3: Noah's Ark (2022)581c80f0-8ae2-412f-b995-be8f33b8036bMon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 3: Noah's Ark (2022) Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah&#39;s genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah&#39;s choice to follow God when no one else did. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 3: Noah's Ark (2022)ec660029-da34-4163-961c-a94c55577d7aMon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/02/22 It's Not About You Homily from the Epiphany of the Lord. Worship can help us escape the trap that life is about us. When life is about us, it is not food for the human heart. When we realize that life is about Someone other than us, we are allowed to have a heart that is larger…a heart that is large enough to give. Mass Readings from January 2, 2022: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

Homily from the Epiphany of the Lord. Worship can help us escape the trap that life is about us. When life is about us, it is not food for the human heart. When we realize that life is about Someone other than us, we are allowed to have a heart that is larger…a heart that is large enough to give. Mass Readings from January 2, 2022: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

full01/02/22 It's Not About Youf9754b53-f1dc-42bb-b3e6-c9d9b2e43b04Sun, 02 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/02/22 It's Not About You Homily from the Epiphany of the Lord. Worship can help us escape the trap that life is about us. When life is about us, it is not food for the human heart. When we realize that life is about Someone other than us, we are allowed to have a heart that is larger…a heart that is large enough to give. Mass Readings from January 2, 2022: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

Homily from the Epiphany of the Lord. Worship can help us escape the trap that life is about us. When life is about us, it is not food for the human heart. When we realize that life is about Someone other than us, we are allowed to have a heart that is larger…a heart that is large enough to give. Mass Readings from January 2, 2022: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

full01/02/22 It's Not About Youfa958c1f-1590-4a18-9c61-370ab0e4b0ceSun, 02 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/02/22 It's Not About You Homily from the Epiphany of the Lord. Worship can help us escape the trap that life is about us. When life is about us, it is not food for the human heart. When we realize that life is about Someone other than us, we are allowed to have a heart that is larger…a heart that is large enough to give. Mass Readings from January 2, 2022: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

Homily from the Epiphany of the Lord. Worship can help us escape the trap that life is about us. When life is about us, it is not food for the human heart. When we realize that life is about Someone other than us, we are allowed to have a heart that is larger…a heart that is large enough to give. Mass Readings from January 2, 2022: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

full01/02/22 It's Not About You433dbc2c-dad8-4b30-ad1b-30b42a4e3032Sun, 02 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2022) In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2022)15ac954d-df69-4ef0-af01-15da735eb487Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2022) In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2022)535e87f4-dd6d-4730-8354-1e1549977de9Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2022) In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2022)f5b74788-0278-48b8-9177-c4e26578fe64Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2022) In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In today&#39;s readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2022)07c08e88-59b7-4f0d-821c-0e68a4a8e260Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#230A: He who has been Forgiven Little Loves LittleLuke 7:36-50 This is a story about how to fall more in love with Jesus. We hear how a woman who realizes how serious her sin is suddenly now aware of just how sweet Jesus' forgiveness is. This realization turns her heart to love Jesus even more and from this love, she weeps, wetting his feet w/ her tears and using expensive perfume on them. Contrast this with the Pharisee who is there and how much love he shows Jesus. Knowing what is going on in the heart of the Pharisee, Jesus tells him a story to help him understand that he who has been forgiven little loves little. We do emphasis &nbsp;that Jesus is NOT saying to go and do worse things to be forgiven for more severe things. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 7:36-50 This is a story about how to fall more in love with Jesus. We hear how a woman who realizes how serious her sin is suddenly now aware of just how sweet Jesus' forgiveness is. This realization turns her heart to love Jesus even more and from this love, she weeps, wetting his feet w/ her tears and using expensive perfume on them. Contrast this with the Pharisee who is there and how much love he shows Jesus. Knowing what is going on in the heart of the Pharisee, Jesus tells him a story to help him understand that he who has been forgiven little loves little. We do emphasis &nbsp;that Jesus is NOT saying to go and do worse things to be forgiven for more severe things. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#230A: He who has been Forgiven Little Loves Littlee27a5580-5504-48cd-9038-07f46fcc8923Sat, 01 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000733https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSTART HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullSTART HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 20228346848f-d8c2-4882-8f37-2619dea0f739Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: In the Beginning (2022) Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 1: In the Beginning (2022)4ae29ea5-f3e4-41b5-b4cd-19d6f42e76ddSat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: In the Beginning (2022) Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 1: In the Beginning (2022)baf61a66-f4f3-4946-a0fd-22f3ec5d9534Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSTART HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullSTART HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022969444e3-0033-4d10-922a-2613d6419297Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: In the Beginning (2022) Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 1: In the Beginning (2022)4f19759d-4690-4b50-822f-2c093b001b9dSat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSTART HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullSTART HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 20228f2f8c0b-3bfa-4ef4-9ff8-218d22fb4c3aSat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSTART HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022 Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We&#39;ll begin reading the Bible in the episode &quot;Day 1: In the Beginning&quot;, but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we&#39;ll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullSTART HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 20224fe5e018-52a1-48f4-a5b5-f02ec20e5222Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDay 1: In the Beginning (2022) Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God&#39;s plan in your life. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullDay 1: In the Beginning (2022)60ab4400-b872-4741-91f9-90197bd0da1dSat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSurrendering the Past and Future to Jesus' Lordship and Dominion Can you believe it&#39;s almost a new year!? Are you reflecting on both the suffering and gifts of the past year and also looking to the future and making resolutions for 2022? Today, Fr. Mike gives us a word of encouragement and challenge to surrender our past brokenness and sin as well as the future blessings and difficulties to the lordship of Jesus Christ! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Can you believe it&#39;s almost a new year!? Are you reflecting on both the suffering and gifts of the past year and also looking to the future and making resolutions for 2022? Today, Fr. Mike gives us a word of encouragement and challenge to surrender our past brokenness and sin as well as the future blessings and difficulties to the lordship of Jesus Christ! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSurrendering the Past and Future to Jesus' Lordship and Dominion0f7271df-d7ce-411f-8307-0b8514b07cefThu, 30 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSurrendering the Past and Future to Jesus' Lordship and Dominion Can you believe it&#39;s almost a new year!? Are you reflecting on both the suffering and gifts of the past year and also looking to the future and making resolutions for 2022? Today, Fr. Mike gives us a word of encouragement and challenge to surrender our past brokenness and sin as well as the future blessings and difficulties to the lordship of Jesus Christ! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Can you believe it&#39;s almost a new year!? Are you reflecting on both the suffering and gifts of the past year and also looking to the future and making resolutions for 2022? Today, Fr. Mike gives us a word of encouragement and challenge to surrender our past brokenness and sin as well as the future blessings and difficulties to the lordship of Jesus Christ! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Science vs Faith?

fullThe Theology of COVID – Science vs Faith?4d870d82-ddca-4bf4-b59a-cb25f455e702Thu, 30 Dec 2021 13:30:00 +00001164https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 38 - Happiness Is A Choice: The Controversial Truth: Mo GawdatIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this episode we go back to a moment from one of my favourite episodes with Mo Gawdat. Mo has co-founded over 20 businesses, he’s the author of the ground-breaking ‘Solve for Happy’ and he was chief business officer of the pioneering wing of google, Google X, the ‘moonshot factory’ where they work on all the latest technologies like self-driving cars and robots. But most importantly, Mo has learnt perspective about life. When his son died, this sent him on an incredible journey to look within himself and find the ‘happiness equation’, a simple technique that can help us all reduce our unhappiness and appreciate life, and ourselves, more. Mo Gawdat’s episode simply blew me away. There were so many hard-hitting truths which he exposed about happiness, but this clip might just have the best of them all. Happiness is a choice. This is something not everyone is willing to accept. But as you’ll hear in this moment episode, you can only be happy once you choose to be. Episode 101 - https://g2ul0.app.link/9MCCcFlLnmb Mo: https://twitter.com/MGawdat? https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?... Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this episode we go back to a moment from one of my favourite episodes with Mo Gawdat. Mo has co-founded over 20 businesses, he’s the author of the ground-breaking ‘Solve for Happy’ and he was chief business officer of the pioneering wing of google, Google X, the ‘moonshot factory’ where they work on all the latest technologies like self-driving cars and robots. But most importantly, Mo has learnt perspective about life. When his son died, this sent him on an incredible journey to look within himself and find the ‘happiness equation’, a simple technique that can help us all reduce our unhappiness and appreciate life, and ourselves, more. Mo Gawdat’s episode simply blew me away. There were so many hard-hitting truths which he exposed about happiness, but this clip might just have the best of them all. Happiness is a choice. This is something not everyone is willing to accept. But as you’ll hear in this moment episode, you can only be happy once you choose to be. Episode 101 - https://g2ul0.app.link/9MCCcFlLnmb Mo: https://twitter.com/MGawdat? https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?... Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 38 - Happiness Is A Choice: The Controversial Truth: Mo Gawdat199bf4e1-1497-4d42-8aad-359f6d242eabThu, 30 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000969https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2022) As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2022)03f65364-dff2-4776-953b-3ad89f1cc803Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2022) As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2022)66f62b34-5347-46ce-b9c6-64c2bc722180Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2022) As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2022)db7b9c0f-3bd9-407e-ba99-e29937f5375eThu, 30 Dec 2021 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2022) As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God&#39;s voice in scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2022)d06e5de4-532d-4790-a92b-1df42444c7e4Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Become a Better Man with the Desert Fathers (w/ Fr. David Abernethy)In this episode replay of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John unpack the tremendously rich patrimony the desert fathers have given the world but are lost in the west. We are joined by the knowledgable and experienced director, Fr. David Abernethy (An Oratorian), to go back to the roots of this spiritual tradition that is unmatched in its ability to overcome temptations and grow in unity with Christ. Learn how to actually strengthen your will, unite your heart and mind, and how a life not working on frequent asceticism can never fully achieve the unity with God that is possible before death. In this episode we discuss; How even Catholic conversations online add to the noise of the world How ascetical practices are greater than mere reparation for sins How Eastern Spirituality must be renewed in study and practice And More Fr. David Abernethy was born in Johnstown PA and is a Father of The Oratory of Saint Philip Neri in Pittsburgh. Father David converted to Catholicism as an undergraduate at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his Bachelors Degree. He also holds Masters Degrees in Sacred Theology and Divinity and has spent many years as a priest studying clinical counseling and Psychoanalysis at the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center where he is an academic candidate. In 1987 the Philokalia was given to Father David as a gift; this gift sparked a love for the Desert Fathers and Eastern Spirituality that Father David has developed for over thirty years. He has a particular interest in the works of Saint John Cassian, Saint John Climacus and Saint Isaac the Syrian. Father David was ordained to the Priesthood 1994.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode replay of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John unpack the tremendously rich patrimony the desert fathers have given the world but are lost in the west. We are joined by the knowledgable and experienced director, Fr. David Abernethy (An Oratorian), to go back to the roots of this spiritual tradition that is unmatched in its ability to overcome temptations and grow in unity with Christ. Learn how to actually strengthen your will, unite your heart and mind, and how a life not working on frequent asceticism can never fully achieve the unity with God that is possible before death. In this episode we discuss; How even Catholic conversations online add to the noise of the world How ascetical practices are greater than mere reparation for sins How Eastern Spirituality must be renewed in study and practice And More Fr. David Abernethy was born in Johnstown PA and is a Father of The Oratory of Saint Philip Neri in Pittsburgh. Father David converted to Catholicism as an undergraduate at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his Bachelors Degree. He also holds Masters Degrees in Sacred Theology and Divinity and has spent many years as a priest studying clinical counseling and Psychoanalysis at the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center where he is an academic candidate. In 1987 the Philokalia was given to Father David as a gift; this gift sparked a love for the Desert Fathers and Eastern Spirituality that Father David has developed for over thirty years. He has a particular interest in the works of Saint John Cassian, Saint John Climacus and Saint Isaac the Syrian. Father David was ordained to the Priesthood 1994.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow to Become a Better Man with the Desert Fathers (w/ Fr. David Abernethy)c14ca61d-80b6-4264-b385-debd63f4824cWed, 29 Dec 2021 22:00:00 +00004164https://216.73.216.191/allTags#406 What Was the Star of Bethlehem? - Jimmy AkinWas it a comet? Was it a shooting star? Do we have any clues as to the nature of the Star of Bethlehem? Jimmy Akin brings some fascinating speculations about what the star might have been. Cy Kellett: Is there any way to know what the Star of Bethlehem was? Jimmy Akin gives it a try next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. This time, a little bit of understanding. What exactly is the Star of Bethlehem? There&#8217;s been all kinds of interesting speculation, and you know what? You know who loves a …

Was it a comet? Was it a shooting star? Do we have any clues as to the nature of the Star of Bethlehem? Jimmy Akin brings some fascinating speculations about what the star might have been. Cy Kellett: Is there any way to know what the Star of Bethlehem was? Jimmy Akin gives it a try next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. This time, a little bit of understanding. What exactly is the Star of Bethlehem? There&#8217;s been all kinds of interesting speculation, and you know what? You know who loves a …

#406 What Was the Star of Bethlehem? - Jimmy Akin5ebd1db7-84dc-4e6d-8ecd-7bbe78a59ac2Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins)- 2022 Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins)- 2022d87029b2-aaa9-4c35-ae51-76d10461ae23Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins)- 2022 Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins)- 2022b488e03e-5fb6-4731-af1a-04eb0ab233deTue, 28 Dec 2021 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins)- 2022 Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins)- 202227ec3c3b-063b-41cb-b8b7-8193ae2cf8c4Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins)- 2022 Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

fullBONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins)- 2022a5b03bce-4911-4c3d-a937-8115ad55c1b7Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGymshark CEO: How I Built A $1.5 Billion Business At 19: Ben FrancisBen Francis has achieved incredible success it is easy to forget how young he still is. Founding Gymshark, a leading gym wear brand, when he was still in his teens, the company is now worth over $1.5 billion. But it hasn’t always been easy for Ben. He is naturally shy and introverted, and public speaking is something that didn’t come naturally to him. Naturally resilient and sure of his mission, Ben had to learn how to transmit these feelings within himself to leading a top team. It took a lot of work and dedication, but through time and effort Ben was able to overcome his fears and inspire those around him. Ben has gone from earning £5 an hour at Pizza Hut to pay his way through university to running one of the most exciting and fastest growing companies in the country. It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with him and hear his wisdom, and I know that you’ll think exactly the same way. Follow Ben: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benfrancis Twitter - https://twitter.com/BenFrancis1992 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Francis has achieved incredible success it is easy to forget how young he still is. Founding Gymshark, a leading gym wear brand, when he was still in his teens, the company is now worth over $1.5 billion. But it hasn’t always been easy for Ben. He is naturally shy and introverted, and public speaking is something that didn’t come naturally to him. Naturally resilient and sure of his mission, Ben had to learn how to transmit these feelings within himself to leading a top team. It took a lot of work and dedication, but through time and effort Ben was able to overcome his fears and inspire those around him. Ben has gone from earning £5 an hour at Pizza Hut to pay his way through university to running one of the most exciting and fastest growing companies in the country. It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with him and hear his wisdom, and I know that you’ll think exactly the same way. Follow Ben: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benfrancis Twitter - https://twitter.com/BenFrancis1992 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullGymshark CEO: How I Built A $1.5 Billion Business At 19: Ben Francis429b46d1-b72d-4529-b525-1f03042b8ea8Mon, 27 Dec 2021 03:50:00 +00005873https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/26/21 Be Careful Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Family is the School of Love. Everyone is part of a family in some way. Be careful with each other. Mass Readings from December 26, 2021: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5Colossians 3:12-21 Luke 2:41-52

Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Family is the School of Love. Everyone is part of a family in some way. Be careful with each other. Mass Readings from December 26, 2021: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5Colossians 3:12-21 Luke 2:41-52

full12/26/21 Be Careful5c6423a1-e1ec-4ff8-8cc4-2177103ed41bSun, 26 Dec 2021 15:15:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/26/21 Be Careful Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Family is the School of Love. Everyone is part of a family in some way. Be careful with each other. Mass Readings from December 26, 2021: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5Colossians 3:12-21 Luke 2:41-52

Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Family is the School of Love. Everyone is part of a family in some way. Be careful with each other. Mass Readings from December 26, 2021: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5Colossians 3:12-21 Luke 2:41-52

full12/26/21 Be Careful92d2888e-c5fe-4d88-a972-bfdb59bb4908Sun, 26 Dec 2021 15:15:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/26/21 Be Careful Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Family is the School of Love. Everyone is part of a family in some way. Be careful with each other. Mass Readings from December 26, 2021: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5Colossians 3:12-21 Luke 2:41-52

Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Family is the School of Love. Everyone is part of a family in some way. Be careful with each other. Mass Readings from December 26, 2021: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5Colossians 3:12-21 Luke 2:41-52

full12/26/21 Be Careful1e6d6600-b133-45e3-b7fa-dc0958bcc6fbSun, 26 Dec 2021 15:15:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/21 Look Up Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Mass). God is with you on the bathroom floor. We are so distracted by so many things that we need to look up. But sometimes we need to look lower in order to see where God is in our lives. Mass Readings from December 25, 2021: Isaiah 62:11-12 Psalm 97:1, 6, 11-12Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:14

Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Mass). God is with you on the bathroom floor. We are so distracted by so many things that we need to look up. But sometimes we need to look lower in order to see where God is in our lives. Mass Readings from December 25, 2021: Isaiah 62:11-12 Psalm 97:1, 6, 11-12Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:14

full12/25/21 Look Up aa13d77a-ad49-4099-a04e-b98139ce08d5Sat, 25 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/21 Look Up Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Mass). God is with you on the bathroom floor. We are so distracted by so many things that we need to look up. But sometimes we need to look lower in order to see where God is in our lives. Mass Readings from December 25, 2021: Isaiah 62:11-12 Psalm 97:1, 6, 11-12Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:14

Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Mass). God is with you on the bathroom floor. We are so distracted by so many things that we need to look up. But sometimes we need to look lower in order to see where God is in our lives. Mass Readings from December 25, 2021: Isaiah 62:11-12 Psalm 97:1, 6, 11-12Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:14

full12/25/21 Look Up a0dcd769-3b7d-4381-8896-dbeca05c2bc5Sat, 25 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/21 Look Up Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Mass). God is with you on the bathroom floor. We are so distracted by so many things that we need to look up. But sometimes we need to look lower in order to see where God is in our lives. Mass Readings from December 25, 2021: Isaiah 62:11-12 Psalm 97:1, 6, 11-12Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:14

Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Mass). God is with you on the bathroom floor. We are so distracted by so many things that we need to look up. But sometimes we need to look lower in order to see where God is in our lives. Mass Readings from December 25, 2021: Isaiah 62:11-12 Psalm 97:1, 6, 11-12Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:14

full12/25/21 Look Up a40491ae-6d66-4ba0-b518-df607bd0e0ebSat, 25 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Did Jesus Actually Look Like? Have you ever gone to a carnival or fair and had a caricature drawn of yourself? Did it seem to highlight some parts of you but fail to really create a complete picture of who you are? Today, Fr. Mike explores the nature of Jesus’ true physical appearance, and the spiritual reasons he may appear so diverse in different works of art.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever gone to a carnival or fair and had a caricature drawn of yourself? Did it seem to highlight some parts of you but fail to really create a complete picture of who you are? Today, Fr. Mike explores the nature of Jesus’ true physical appearance, and the spiritual reasons he may appear so diverse in different works of art.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Did Jesus Actually Look Like?b9a48572-5950-47ec-960b-c0924f1d719dThu, 23 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Did Jesus Actually Look Like? Have you ever gone to a carnival or fair and had a caricature drawn of yourself? Did it seem to highlight some parts of you but fail to really create a complete picture of who you are? Today, Fr. Mike explores the nature of Jesus’ true physical appearance, and the spiritual reasons he may appear so diverse in different works of art.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever gone to a carnival or fair and had a caricature drawn of yourself? Did it seem to highlight some parts of you but fail to really create a complete picture of who you are? Today, Fr. Mike explores the nature of Jesus’ true physical appearance, and the spiritual reasons he may appear so diverse in different works of art.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Did Jesus Actually Look Like?a706813b-6799-4668-a37e-787efc81d79eThu, 23 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 37 - There Is ALWAYS A Way: Holly TuckerIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Holly Tucker MBE has over twenty years experience building businesses. After working in advertising, media, and for a start-up, Holly gave it all up to start Not On The High Street, an online start-up with an inspiring mission: to give a wider platform for small businesses to compete with high street chains. I don’t think anything truly encapsulates the power of optimism in a better way as this moment episode with Holly. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you’ve gone through or where you decide to go, there is always a way to achieve what truly matters most to you. Episode 92 - https://g2ul0.app.link/VBEo4l8wcmb Holly: https://www.instagram.com/hollytucker/ https://holly.co/ Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Holly Tucker MBE has over twenty years experience building businesses. After working in advertising, media, and for a start-up, Holly gave it all up to start Not On The High Street, an online start-up with an inspiring mission: to give a wider platform for small businesses to compete with high street chains. I don’t think anything truly encapsulates the power of optimism in a better way as this moment episode with Holly. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you’ve gone through or where you decide to go, there is always a way to achieve what truly matters most to you. Episode 92 - https://g2ul0.app.link/VBEo4l8wcmb Holly: https://www.instagram.com/hollytucker/ https://holly.co/ Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 37 - There Is ALWAYS A Way: Holly Tuckerf77cc132-a67f-4d5d-b1b2-2c475c0487f0Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000578https://216.73.216.191/allTags7 Secrets That Can Make a Man HolyIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John meet to go through 7 ways that men must live to be Holy. We go through the reasons for including these rules as a priority in your life to encounter and live authentic masculinity. These are 7 additional rules to the 6 spoken of previously. In this episode we discuss; Saints that give us models of holiness How Love and Defense of Our Lady brings purpose and joy to lives How to treat women in life that respects their dignity And More ADVENT MISSION PARTNER – Cross Catholic Outreach – Please Donate Anything That You Can – https://bit.ly/3kZDvM8 The Catholic Gentleman: Living Authentic Manhood Today - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/accessories/products/the-catholic-gentleman-living-authentic-manhood-today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John meet to go through 7 ways that men must live to be Holy. We go through the reasons for including these rules as a priority in your life to encounter and live authentic masculinity. These are 7 additional rules to the 6 spoken of previously. In this episode we discuss; Saints that give us models of holiness How Love and Defense of Our Lady brings purpose and joy to lives How to treat women in life that respects their dignity And More ADVENT MISSION PARTNER – Cross Catholic Outreach – Please Donate Anything That You Can – https://bit.ly/3kZDvM8 The Catholic Gentleman: Living Authentic Manhood Today - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/accessories/products/the-catholic-gentleman-living-authentic-manhood-today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full7 Secrets That Can Make a Man Holy4ce463dc-42ce-4df6-a339-315fc8b6f5c2Wed, 22 Dec 2021 21:30:00 +00004172https://216.73.216.191/allTags#405 A Very Pagan Christmas - Jimmy AkinThe most wonderful time of year &#8212; the tree, the lights, the cider &#8212; oh, and don&#8217;t forget the stories about how Christmas is a pagan holiday basically stolen by Christians. Jimmy Akin joins us to get to the root of some of the claims made about the hidden paganism of Christmas. Catholic Answers is proud to present a very Pagan Christmas, with Jimmy Akin. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host and that&#8217;s how I feel every Christmas. We&#8217;ve got t…

The most wonderful time of year &#8212; the tree, the lights, the cider &#8212; oh, and don&#8217;t forget the stories about how Christmas is a pagan holiday basically stolen by Christians. Jimmy Akin joins us to get to the root of some of the claims made about the hidden paganism of Christmas. Catholic Answers is proud to present a very Pagan Christmas, with Jimmy Akin. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host and that&#8217;s how I feel every Christmas. We&#8217;ve got t…

#405 A Very Pagan Christmas - Jimmy Akin8bbb35a4-50dc-4d8e-8788-34ecaee1542dWed, 22 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/19/21 Abounding Love: Love Commits Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Love without a commitment remains an illusion. In order to truly grow in love, there needs to be the willingness to make a commitment. And there needs to be the ability to keep a commitment. Mass Readings from December 19, 2021: Micah 5:1-4 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Love without a commitment remains an illusion. In order to truly grow in love, there needs to be the willingness to make a commitment. And there needs to be the ability to keep a commitment. Mass Readings from December 19, 2021: Micah 5:1-4 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45

full12/19/21 Abounding Love: Love Commitse7b78ae8-60c2-4cdf-aa0e-ac5cf9a218baMon, 20 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/19/21 Abounding Love: Love Commits Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Love without a commitment remains an illusion. In order to truly grow in love, there needs to be the willingness to make a commitment. And there needs to be the ability to keep a commitment. Mass Readings from December 19, 2021: Micah 5:1-4 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Love without a commitment remains an illusion. In order to truly grow in love, there needs to be the willingness to make a commitment. And there needs to be the ability to keep a commitment. Mass Readings from December 19, 2021: Micah 5:1-4 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45

full12/19/21 Abounding Love: Love Commits6373695c-ba46-4e72-8dc9-0487fbfb7802Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/19/21 Abounding Love: Love Commits Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Love without a commitment remains an illusion. In order to truly grow in love, there needs to be the willingness to make a commitment. And there needs to be the ability to keep a commitment. Mass Readings from December 19, 2021: Micah 5:1-4 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Love without a commitment remains an illusion. In order to truly grow in love, there needs to be the willingness to make a commitment. And there needs to be the ability to keep a commitment. Mass Readings from December 19, 2021: Micah 5:1-4 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45

full12/19/21 Abounding Love: Love Commits1d5dfaa7-7390-4672-9e62-ca87483f2159Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck: Mark MansonMark Manson is the phenomenon behind ‘The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck’ and ‘Everything is F*cked’. He has sold over 13 million books and his blog, Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck, receives millions of views every month. His new book is co-written with Will Smith and is called ‘Will’. Mark is an interesting character with a fascinating story. Quitting his first proper job in finance within weeks, Mark ended up as a pick-up artist. He has since become critical of the pick-up artist industry, although said his job was more providing a kind of therapy for men rather than trying to attract girls. Mark’s message, although controversial to some, helps millions of people face their challenges and be the most confident version of themselves. Today, he brings that message to us. So you can judge for yourselves.  Follow Mark: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmanson Twitter - https://twitter.com/iammarkmanson Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Manson is the phenomenon behind ‘The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck’ and ‘Everything is F*cked’. He has sold over 13 million books and his blog, Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck, receives millions of views every month. His new book is co-written with Will Smith and is called ‘Will’. Mark is an interesting character with a fascinating story. Quitting his first proper job in finance within weeks, Mark ended up as a pick-up artist. He has since become critical of the pick-up artist industry, although said his job was more providing a kind of therapy for men rather than trying to attract girls. Mark’s message, although controversial to some, helps millions of people face their challenges and be the most confident version of themselves. Today, he brings that message to us. So you can judge for yourselves.  Follow Mark: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmanson Twitter - https://twitter.com/iammarkmanson Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck: Mark Mansonc7378051-2e22-4a09-919b-d4bb33b0200eMon, 20 Dec 2021 01:00:00 +00005725https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHosea 14 – RepentanceHosea 14

Hosea 14

fullHosea 14 – Repentancefccfed67-9d01-4862-baff-918cf2a1ba66Sat, 18 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000568https://216.73.216.191/allTags#229A: The Wise MenMatthew 2:1-12 This is the classic scripture about the Wise men. &nbsp;The kids will learn that these wise men were not who you would expect to search out Jesus. &nbsp;We discuss what Gentile means and realize that Jesus is not just the king of the Jews but the King of all nations. That's wonderful news for us! You don't have to be a certain age, live in a specific area, or look a certain way to worship Jesus.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 2:1-12 This is the classic scripture about the Wise men. &nbsp;The kids will learn that these wise men were not who you would expect to search out Jesus. &nbsp;We discuss what Gentile means and realize that Jesus is not just the king of the Jews but the King of all nations. That's wonderful news for us! You don't have to be a certain age, live in a specific area, or look a certain way to worship Jesus.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#229A: The Wise Mene191bf55-c8f5-4054-b802-7b8b122ef763Sat, 18 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000541https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat You Do with Your Body Matters (Ascension Cafe, WMF 2015) In this throwback talk from the 2015 World Meeting of Families, Fr. Mike introduces us to the Theology of the Body and inspires us with a new vision of what it means to have a human form.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this throwback talk from the 2015 World Meeting of Families, Fr. Mike introduces us to the Theology of the Body and inspires us with a new vision of what it means to have a human form.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat You Do with Your Body Matters (Ascension Cafe, WMF 2015)b2c744bc-6163-4d15-a256-7f83111f2f13Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat You Do with Your Body Matters (Ascension Cafe, WMF 2015) In this throwback talk from the 2015 World Meeting of Families, Fr. Mike introduces us to the Theology of the Body and inspires us with a new vision of what it means to have a human form.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this throwback talk from the 2015 World Meeting of Families, Fr. Mike introduces us to the Theology of the Body and inspires us with a new vision of what it means to have a human form.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat You Do with Your Body Matters (Ascension Cafe, WMF 2015)e7c6ef7c-d84a-4427-b09f-779b3bc4f6c4Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 36 - How To Create Great Ideas: Marcia KilgoreIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Marcia Kilgore is responsible for revolutionising the beauty industry through the multiple multi-million dollar businesses she’s founded and built. She’s the woman behind Beauty Pie, Fit Flops, Bliss spas, Soap and Glory and Soaper Duper. Clearly Marcia isn’t short of a good idea, but how do you come up with good ideas? In this moment clip, Marcia reveals how her ability to connect the dots became the secret to building her beauty empire. Episode 99 - https://g2ul0.app.link/g4g9MAiA0lb Marcia: https://www.instagram.com/marcia.kilgore/?hl=en https://twitter.com/marciakilgore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Marcia Kilgore is responsible for revolutionising the beauty industry through the multiple multi-million dollar businesses she’s founded and built. She’s the woman behind Beauty Pie, Fit Flops, Bliss spas, Soap and Glory and Soaper Duper. Clearly Marcia isn’t short of a good idea, but how do you come up with good ideas? In this moment clip, Marcia reveals how her ability to connect the dots became the secret to building her beauty empire. Episode 99 - https://g2ul0.app.link/g4g9MAiA0lb Marcia: https://www.instagram.com/marcia.kilgore/?hl=en https://twitter.com/marciakilgore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 36 - How To Create Great Ideas: Marcia Kilgore9eca2c73-84a1-4ba3-b69c-c5e9df5d3883Thu, 16 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000531https://216.73.216.191/allTags6 Rules Every Catholic Man Should Live ByIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John meet to go through 6 essential rules that every man must live to be a true Catholic Gentleman. We go through the reasons for making these rules a priority in your life to live as a man growing in holiness. We hoped to discuss 13 rules but only got through 6. In this episode we discuss; Why having boundaries and a rule is necessary for growing in holiness The inspiration of The Catholic Gentleman's Rule of Life How living these rules will help you to be an example to others And More ADVENT MISSION PARTNER – Cross Catholic Outreach – Please Donate Anything That You Can – https://bit.ly/3kZDvM8 The Catholic Gentleman: Living Authentic Manhood Today - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/accessories/products/the-catholic-gentleman-living-authentic-manhood-today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John meet to go through 6 essential rules that every man must live to be a true Catholic Gentleman. We go through the reasons for making these rules a priority in your life to live as a man growing in holiness. We hoped to discuss 13 rules but only got through 6. In this episode we discuss; Why having boundaries and a rule is necessary for growing in holiness The inspiration of The Catholic Gentleman's Rule of Life How living these rules will help you to be an example to others And More ADVENT MISSION PARTNER – Cross Catholic Outreach – Please Donate Anything That You Can – https://bit.ly/3kZDvM8 The Catholic Gentleman: Living Authentic Manhood Today - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/accessories/products/the-catholic-gentleman-living-authentic-manhood-today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full6 Rules Every Catholic Man Should Live By6d737a60-0e1e-4cb5-a97a-964f0e6f357aWed, 15 Dec 2021 21:30:00 +00003623https://216.73.216.191/allTags#404 Latino Catholicism Is Huge. It Deserves Better Apologetics. - nullDeacon Charlie Echeverry from the Living the Call podcast joins us for a discussion of the opportunities available to better serve the Latino Catholic community. He explains how an apostolate such as ours &#8212; and maybe yours &#8212; can help bring the Church together in the US and make things less difficult for Catholic families in the future. Cy Kellett: You know what&#8217;s weird in the American church? It&#8217;s getting more Latino while Latinos are getting less Catholic. Deacon Charlie Echeverry from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, th…

Deacon Charlie Echeverry from the Living the Call podcast joins us for a discussion of the opportunities available to better serve the Latino Catholic community. He explains how an apostolate such as ours &#8212; and maybe yours &#8212; can help bring the Church together in the US and make things less difficult for Catholic families in the future. Cy Kellett: You know what&#8217;s weird in the American church? It&#8217;s getting more Latino while Latinos are getting less Catholic. Deacon Charlie Echeverry from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, th…

#404 Latino Catholicism Is Huge. It Deserves Better Apologetics. - null74176233-77d3-4b50-904d-a30559108d19Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/12/21 Abounding Love: Large Hearted Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. Be Where Your Feet Are. Too often, what keeps our heart small is the fact that we do the minimum minimally. What we are called to do, we put the least amount of our heart into it. But to be magnanimous, we do even the minimum excellently. Which is often nothing more than simply doing one thing at a time. Abounding love is focused love. Mass Readings from December 12, 2021: Zephaniah 3:14-18 Isaiah 12:2-6Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18

Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. Be Where Your Feet Are. Too often, what keeps our heart small is the fact that we do the minimum minimally. What we are called to do, we put the least amount of our heart into it. But to be magnanimous, we do even the minimum excellently. Which is often nothing more than simply doing one thing at a time. Abounding love is focused love. Mass Readings from December 12, 2021: Zephaniah 3:14-18 Isaiah 12:2-6Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18

full12/12/21 Abounding Love: Large Heartedb73b0b47-609c-4ca7-b4cd-d14ffd9572a0Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/12/21 Abounding Love: Large Hearted Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. Be Where Your Feet Are. Too often, what keeps our heart small is the fact that we do the minimum minimally. What we are called to do, we put the least amount of our heart into it. But to be magnanimous, we do even the minimum excellently. Which is often nothing more than simply doing one thing at a time. Abounding love is focused love. Mass Readings from December 12, 2021: Zephaniah 3:14-18 Isaiah 12:2-6Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18

Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. Be Where Your Feet Are. Too often, what keeps our heart small is the fact that we do the minimum minimally. What we are called to do, we put the least amount of our heart into it. But to be magnanimous, we do even the minimum excellently. Which is often nothing more than simply doing one thing at a time. Abounding love is focused love. Mass Readings from December 12, 2021: Zephaniah 3:14-18 Isaiah 12:2-6Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18

full12/12/21 Abounding Love: Large Hearted916c4d84-bde3-463a-8fad-3580d2d3c14bMon, 13 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/12/21 Abounding Love: Large Hearted Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. Be Where Your Feet Are. Too often, what keeps our heart small is the fact that we do the minimum minimally. What we are called to do, we put the least amount of our heart into it. But to be magnanimous, we do even the minimum excellently. Which is often nothing more than simply doing one thing at a time. Abounding love is focused love. Mass Readings from December 12, 2021: Zephaniah 3:14-18 Isaiah 12:2-6Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18

Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. Be Where Your Feet Are. Too often, what keeps our heart small is the fact that we do the minimum minimally. What we are called to do, we put the least amount of our heart into it. But to be magnanimous, we do even the minimum excellently. Which is often nothing more than simply doing one thing at a time. Abounding love is focused love. Mass Readings from December 12, 2021: Zephaniah 3:14-18 Isaiah 12:2-6Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18

full12/12/21 Abounding Love: Large Heartedab4947ad-0568-42dd-b2b7-6b71852c126bMon, 13 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#403 Is China Policy a New Investiture Controversy? - Steve WeidenkopfDrawing on his book, Light From Darkness: Nine Times the Catholic Church Was in Turmoil and Came Out Stronger Than Before, historian Steve Weidenkopf answers our questions about the current Vatican deal with China. Is the agreement to let the Chinese government have a say about bishop appointments a return to the days of the Investiture Controversy? Cy Kellett: Is the China deal a repeat of the investiture controversy? Steve Weidenkopf is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. The long history of…

Drawing on his book, Light From Darkness: Nine Times the Catholic Church Was in Turmoil and Came Out Stronger Than Before, historian Steve Weidenkopf answers our questions about the current Vatican deal with China. Is the agreement to let the Chinese government have a say about bishop appointments a return to the days of the Investiture Controversy? Cy Kellett: Is the China deal a repeat of the investiture controversy? Steve Weidenkopf is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. The long history of…

#403 Is China Policy a New Investiture Controversy? - Steve Weidenkopf41bd6cda-1cfa-4af5-ad88-98f52d49103dMon, 13 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMolly Mae: How She Became Creative Director Of PLT At 22It feels like Molly-Mae has been a cultural figure for a long time, and yet she’s only 22. After coming off Love Island in 2019, Molly has only grown and become more relevant with time. One of the biggest influencers in the world, Molly is so much more than your typical reality tv star. In a rare sit-down interview, Molly opens up to us what she’s trying to achieve with her profile, and where she’s going next. Coming into the spotlight at a very young age, Molly tells us what the experience of overnight fame was really like, what its challenges were, and what she wants to do with it. Molly is someone who is only at the beginning of her journey, and what really came across when she spoke to us was her still unsatiated ambition, and how she’s always looking to achieve more. Molly is definitely someone we’re going to be hearing a lot more from, after speaking to her I think I began to understand why. Follow Molly: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mollymae Twitter - https://twitter.com/mollymaehague Youtube: www.youtube.com/@mollymae9879 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It feels like Molly-Mae has been a cultural figure for a long time, and yet she’s only 22. After coming off Love Island in 2019, Molly has only grown and become more relevant with time. One of the biggest influencers in the world, Molly is so much more than your typical reality tv star. In a rare sit-down interview, Molly opens up to us what she’s trying to achieve with her profile, and where she’s going next. Coming into the spotlight at a very young age, Molly tells us what the experience of overnight fame was really like, what its challenges were, and what she wants to do with it. Molly is someone who is only at the beginning of her journey, and what really came across when she spoke to us was her still unsatiated ambition, and how she’s always looking to achieve more. Molly is definitely someone we’re going to be hearing a lot more from, after speaking to her I think I began to understand why. Follow Molly: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mollymae Twitter - https://twitter.com/mollymaehague Youtube: www.youtube.com/@mollymae9879 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMolly Mae: How She Became Creative Director Of PLT At 22e71d35cb-2eb3-47ef-ae9c-8b91fc123205Mon, 13 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +00006119https://216.73.216.191/allTags#228A: Advent Activity 3: Sing, Sing, SingColossians 3:16&nbsp; We will first hear what our Bible says and then have short, simple activity for your family to try. Today, we hear that singing to God is a way to worship Him. If you listen, many of the lyrics of our Christmas songs tell us about Jesus' birth. We get to join in the fun activity of singing to our Father this Christmas! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colossians 3:16&nbsp; We will first hear what our Bible says and then have short, simple activity for your family to try. Today, we hear that singing to God is a way to worship Him. If you listen, many of the lyrics of our Christmas songs tell us about Jesus' birth. We get to join in the fun activity of singing to our Father this Christmas! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#228A: Advent Activity 3: Sing, Sing, Sing0c95e64b-2288-4cca-a096-552e0cfd2e95Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000260https://216.73.216.191/allTags#227A: A Savior is BornLuke 2:4-7 &amp; Matthew 1:21 Today we hear the classic story of Jesus being born in Bethlehem. I am just getting over losing my voice so I apologize that it sounds different.&nbsp; In our story, we hear that Jesus' birth changed everything. This was part of God's rescue plan but we contemplate what Jesus gave up when he came down to Earth and put on human flesh. The apply section speaks of the significance of His birth. Without the birth of our Savior, Jesus, there would be no cross. &nbsp;Without the cross and resurrection at Easter, we would have no hope.&nbsp; I hope you all enjoy this episode. &nbsp;Merry Christmas!&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 2:4-7 &amp; Matthew 1:21 Today we hear the classic story of Jesus being born in Bethlehem. I am just getting over losing my voice so I apologize that it sounds different.&nbsp; In our story, we hear that Jesus' birth changed everything. This was part of God's rescue plan but we contemplate what Jesus gave up when he came down to Earth and put on human flesh. The apply section speaks of the significance of His birth. Without the birth of our Savior, Jesus, there would be no cross. &nbsp;Without the cross and resurrection at Easter, we would have no hope.&nbsp; I hope you all enjoy this episode. &nbsp;Merry Christmas!&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#227A: A Savior is Born2cf51e3d-ad36-4b64-8130-b7cb14776cd2Fri, 10 Dec 2021 22:46:35 +0000696https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAtheist Doctor Becomes Catholic OBGYN and Pregnancy ExpertIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Dr. Chris Stroud, a convert from Atheism, to Christianity, to Catholicism. He is a Certified Medical Consultant in Fertility Care/NaProTechology and discusses what men need to do today to improve our society, our families, and ourselves. You will not want to miss this episode for yourself or for those you love. In this episode we discuss; How Napro Technology is Scientifically More Successful than IVF How NFP is understood in the Church The Supreme Court and Roe V. Wade And More Dr. Chris Stroud is a board certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and a Certified Medical Consultant in Creighton Model FertilityCare System/NaProTechology. With more than twenty-five years of experience, Dr. Stroud’s practice centers on infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, natural birth, and minimally invasive robotic surgery. He is joined in his practice by two other doctors, in addition to six certified nurse-midwives. Chris and his wife Marianne have five children spanning ages 23 - 12. He travels and speaks extensively on a variety of topics related to fertility care, and minimally interventional labor and birth, his conversion to Catholicism and authentically Catholic medical practice. He is a co-host of “Doctor Doctor,” an award-winning radio show and podcast dealing with all things medical from a Catholic perspective. Connect with Dr. Stroud - https://fertilityandmidwifery.com Listen More - https://www.ewtn.com/radio/shows/doctor-doctor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Dr. Chris Stroud, a convert from Atheism, to Christianity, to Catholicism. He is a Certified Medical Consultant in Fertility Care/NaProTechology and discusses what men need to do today to improve our society, our families, and ourselves. You will not want to miss this episode for yourself or for those you love. In this episode we discuss; How Napro Technology is Scientifically More Successful than IVF How NFP is understood in the Church The Supreme Court and Roe V. Wade And More Dr. Chris Stroud is a board certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and a Certified Medical Consultant in Creighton Model FertilityCare System/NaProTechology. With more than twenty-five years of experience, Dr. Stroud’s practice centers on infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, natural birth, and minimally invasive robotic surgery. He is joined in his practice by two other doctors, in addition to six certified nurse-midwives. Chris and his wife Marianne have five children spanning ages 23 - 12. He travels and speaks extensively on a variety of topics related to fertility care, and minimally interventional labor and birth, his conversion to Catholicism and authentically Catholic medical practice. He is a co-host of “Doctor Doctor,” an award-winning radio show and podcast dealing with all things medical from a Catholic perspective. Connect with Dr. Stroud - https://fertilityandmidwifery.com Listen More - https://www.ewtn.com/radio/shows/doctor-doctor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAtheist Doctor Becomes Catholic OBGYN and Pregnancy Expert3fb639b8-3653-4d4b-b337-b8e31f9c0e6bThu, 09 Dec 2021 21:30:00 +00004064https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnderstanding the Theology of the Immaculate Conception Happy Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary! But wait... what is the Immaculate Conception? How does that even work? And why does it matter? Fr. Mike is glad you asked.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Happy Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary! But wait... what is the Immaculate Conception? How does that even work? And why does it matter? Fr. Mike is glad you asked.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullUnderstanding the Theology of the Immaculate Conceptionb73f275d-85d9-4466-9d59-95ce3997331dThu, 09 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnderstanding the Theology of the Immaculate Conception Happy Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary! But wait... what is the Immaculate Conception? How does that even work? And why does it matter? Fr. Mike is glad you asked.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Happy Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary! But wait... what is the Immaculate Conception? How does that even work? And why does it matter? Fr. Mike is glad you asked.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullUnderstanding the Theology of the Immaculate Conceptionbdc7a9cf-fe5a-456f-a583-8aea30e4acf8Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHosea 13 – The Lord’s AngerHosea 13

Hosea 13

fullHosea 13 – The Lord’s Anger8316c61c-b889-4047-a411-0da177de400dThu, 09 Dec 2021 13:30:00 +0000927https://216.73.216.191/allTags#402 What Modern People Can Learn from St. Joseph - Joe HeschmeyerJoe Heschmeyer &#8212; author of A Man Called Joseph: Guardian for Our Times &#8212; joins us to wrap up the year of St. Joseph. We dig into the fascinating history of his veneration, and ask why he seems such a perfect father-figure for modern people. Cy Kellett: Turns out St. Joseph has a lot to teach modern people, Joe Heschmeyer is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. And please raise your hand if the following applies to you. You didn&#8217;t really do much to observe t…

Joe Heschmeyer &#8212; author of A Man Called Joseph: Guardian for Our Times &#8212; joins us to wrap up the year of St. Joseph. We dig into the fascinating history of his veneration, and ask why he seems such a perfect father-figure for modern people. Cy Kellett: Turns out St. Joseph has a lot to teach modern people, Joe Heschmeyer is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. And please raise your hand if the following applies to you. You didn&#8217;t really do much to observe t…

#402 What Modern People Can Learn from St. Joseph - Joe Heschmeyerb96a9caa-692f-4f10-b674-d52a4b711a30Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 35 - Why You’re (Not) A Failure: Elizabeth DayIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. It’s all too easy to feel pressured by the societal expectations that are pressed onto us from a young age. But the fact is, they WILL make you feel like a failure. In this clip Elizabeth Day discusses how she was made to feel like a failure and explains why you should never let society make you feel like one ever again. Episode 77 - https://g2ul0.app.link/C0jYEaxmPlb Elizabeth: https://www.instagram.com/elizabday/ https://twitter.com/elizabday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. It’s all too easy to feel pressured by the societal expectations that are pressed onto us from a young age. But the fact is, they WILL make you feel like a failure. In this clip Elizabeth Day discusses how she was made to feel like a failure and explains why you should never let society make you feel like one ever again. Episode 77 - https://g2ul0.app.link/C0jYEaxmPlb Elizabeth: https://www.instagram.com/elizabday/ https://twitter.com/elizabday  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 35 - Why You’re (Not) A Failure: Elizabeth Dayae3b6da2-8ab0-4f0d-98c1-163ac8ece29bThu, 09 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000604https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/08/21 Immaculate Conception Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. God gives exactly what is needed for whatever He has called us to. The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of our Lady affirms the fact that Mary was preserved from all stain of Original Sin through the merits of her Son’s future life, death, and resurrection. Mass Readings from December 8, 2021: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1, 2-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. God gives exactly what is needed for whatever He has called us to. The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of our Lady affirms the fact that Mary was preserved from all stain of Original Sin through the merits of her Son’s future life, death, and resurrection. Mass Readings from December 8, 2021: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1, 2-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

full12/08/21 Immaculate Conceptionba67d315-7cd1-440f-9e92-2269bd126d10Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/08/21 Immaculate Conception Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. God gives exactly what is needed for whatever He has called us to. The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of our Lady affirms the fact that Mary was preserved from all stain of Original Sin through the merits of her Son’s future life, death, and resurrection. Mass Readings from December 8, 2021: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1, 2-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. God gives exactly what is needed for whatever He has called us to. The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of our Lady affirms the fact that Mary was preserved from all stain of Original Sin through the merits of her Son’s future life, death, and resurrection. Mass Readings from December 8, 2021: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1, 2-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

full12/08/21 Immaculate Conceptiond4b4bb86-1a46-4b43-b9a6-269a586feb13Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/08/21 Immaculate Conception Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. God gives exactly what is needed for whatever He has called us to. The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of our Lady affirms the fact that Mary was preserved from all stain of Original Sin through the merits of her Son’s future life, death, and resurrection. Mass Readings from December 8, 2021: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1, 2-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. God gives exactly what is needed for whatever He has called us to. The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of our Lady affirms the fact that Mary was preserved from all stain of Original Sin through the merits of her Son’s future life, death, and resurrection. Mass Readings from December 8, 2021: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalms 98:1, 2-4Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38

full12/08/21 Immaculate Conceptionbec48b84-4029-47e9-97bc-b60fc25670a1Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/05/21 Abounding Love: What is Worth Your Heart? Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. Abounding love is focused love. Too often, we do not love well because we do not discern what is worth loving; we don't pay attention to the value of things. Because of this, our love becomes diluted. But when we truly appreciate the value of the moment or the value of the person, we develop an attitude of abundance coupled with an awareness of scarcity. And while we love with our hearts, we discern what is worth loving with our heads. Mass Readings from December 5, 2021: Baruch 5:1-9 Psalm 126:1-3, 4-6Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. Abounding love is focused love. Too often, we do not love well because we do not discern what is worth loving; we don't pay attention to the value of things. Because of this, our love becomes diluted. But when we truly appreciate the value of the moment or the value of the person, we develop an attitude of abundance coupled with an awareness of scarcity. And while we love with our hearts, we discern what is worth loving with our heads. Mass Readings from December 5, 2021: Baruch 5:1-9 Psalm 126:1-3, 4-6Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

full12/05/21 Abounding Love: What is Worth Your Heart?73ef3f94-f594-4a96-9363-7e8afe418a1bMon, 06 Dec 2021 21:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/05/21 Abounding Love: What is Worth Your Heart? Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. Abounding love is focused love. Too often, we do not love well because we do not discern what is worth loving; we don't pay attention to the value of things. Because of this, our love becomes diluted. But when we truly appreciate the value of the moment or the value of the person, we develop an attitude of abundance coupled with an awareness of scarcity. And while we love with our hearts, we discern what is worth loving with our heads. Mass Readings from December 5, 2021: Baruch 5:1-9 Psalm 126:1-3, 4-6Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. Abounding love is focused love. Too often, we do not love well because we do not discern what is worth loving; we don't pay attention to the value of things. Because of this, our love becomes diluted. But when we truly appreciate the value of the moment or the value of the person, we develop an attitude of abundance coupled with an awareness of scarcity. And while we love with our hearts, we discern what is worth loving with our heads. Mass Readings from December 5, 2021: Baruch 5:1-9 Psalm 126:1-3, 4-6Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

full12/05/21 Abounding Love: What is Worth Your Heart?9535bbd0-3e39-4583-8b8e-a598e3740aedMon, 06 Dec 2021 21:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/05/21 Abounding Love: What is Worth Your Heart? Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. Abounding love is focused love. Too often, we do not love well because we do not discern what is worth loving; we don't pay attention to the value of things. Because of this, our love becomes diluted. But when we truly appreciate the value of the moment or the value of the person, we develop an attitude of abundance coupled with an awareness of scarcity. And while we love with our hearts, we discern what is worth loving with our heads. Mass Readings from December 5, 2021: Baruch 5:1-9 Psalm 126:1-3, 4-6Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. Abounding love is focused love. Too often, we do not love well because we do not discern what is worth loving; we don't pay attention to the value of things. Because of this, our love becomes diluted. But when we truly appreciate the value of the moment or the value of the person, we develop an attitude of abundance coupled with an awareness of scarcity. And while we love with our hearts, we discern what is worth loving with our heads. Mass Readings from December 5, 2021: Baruch 5:1-9 Psalm 126:1-3, 4-6Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

full12/05/21 Abounding Love: What is Worth Your Heart?1aab3646-2282-480b-9c77-f0f262040390Mon, 06 Dec 2021 21:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRussell Howard: How To Laugh Through Fear, Anxiety & Imposter SyndromeRussell Howard has barely been off our screens for 15 years now. The host of The Russell Howard Hour and Russell Howard’s Good News, his new special on Netflix is ‘Lubricant’ and he has a new documentary about trying to keep comedy alive during the pandemic, ‘Until the Wheels Come Off’. In this episode, Russell opens up to us about what it took to get to where he has. When he was 18, he did a stand-up gig for the first time, and instantly knew it was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. Russell quit his job and his dad gave him one year to establish himself in comedy, he managed to get signed on to an agency… with three days to go until his year was up. In a touching conversation encompassing everything from why he does comedy and what he sees as the value of it, to his closeness to his family, this is Russell as you’ve never seen him before.  Follow Russell: Twitter - https://twitter.com/russellhoward Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/russellhoward Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russell Howard has barely been off our screens for 15 years now. The host of The Russell Howard Hour and Russell Howard’s Good News, his new special on Netflix is ‘Lubricant’ and he has a new documentary about trying to keep comedy alive during the pandemic, ‘Until the Wheels Come Off’. In this episode, Russell opens up to us about what it took to get to where he has. When he was 18, he did a stand-up gig for the first time, and instantly knew it was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. Russell quit his job and his dad gave him one year to establish himself in comedy, he managed to get signed on to an agency… with three days to go until his year was up. In a touching conversation encompassing everything from why he does comedy and what he sees as the value of it, to his closeness to his family, this is Russell as you’ve never seen him before.  Follow Russell: Twitter - https://twitter.com/russellhoward Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/russellhoward Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRussell Howard: How To Laugh Through Fear, Anxiety & Imposter Syndrome9896240e-3a7d-4bab-8e99-f81416482e3eMon, 06 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +00006350https://216.73.216.191/allTags#226A: Advent activity 2: No One is PerfectRomans 3:22-24 We will first hear what our Bible says and then have a short, simple activity for your family to try. We are doing 1 activity a week for advent in addition to our weekend full stories. I intentionally made these activities very simple! You do NOT have to purchase anything, no prep needed, and the whole family can listen and enjoy. Today we learn that no one can earn God's love. Sometimes we believe a lie that if we are able to act a certain way, then we'd be perfect and then God will love us. Our activity has the kids discuss this. No amount of money or trying to be perfect will earn his Love. Instead, people are made right with God by his grace, which is a free gift.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Romans 3:22-24 We will first hear what our Bible says and then have a short, simple activity for your family to try. We are doing 1 activity a week for advent in addition to our weekend full stories. I intentionally made these activities very simple! You do NOT have to purchase anything, no prep needed, and the whole family can listen and enjoy. Today we learn that no one can earn God's love. Sometimes we believe a lie that if we are able to act a certain way, then we'd be perfect and then God will love us. Our activity has the kids discuss this. No amount of money or trying to be perfect will earn his Love. Instead, people are made right with God by his grace, which is a free gift.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#226A: Advent activity 2: No One is Perfect05f5fb5b-d19a-4d55-8c4c-b3f45bb1a829Sun, 05 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000384https://216.73.216.191/allTags#225A: What Did Jesus Save us From?Romans 3:23 -24 &amp; John 3:16 To prepare for Christmas, we need to understand why Jesus' birth is such a big deal. To begin to grasp how important it is, we will rewind back to the Garden. I understand there are a variety of ages and backgrounds who are listening so I have tried to keep it age appropriate for most families. We learn about: 1. Adam &amp; Eve sinning &amp; how that affects us. 2. We all need Jesus and His grace. Grace is a gift, not earned. 3. Sin separates us from God. We are made right with God by being made free from sin through Jesus Christ. ***** We will not discuss Hell in this episode. Hell is biblical and should be discussed in your family when it's appropriate. I did not address this here as I want to respect families and the personal discussions that need to occur in the home for this.&nbsp; ****** I am including the link Desiring God &amp; https://mamabearapologetics.com/teaching-kids-understand-sin/ &nbsp;&nbsp;here as a resource for further discussions around these topics. *********** Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Romans 3:23 -24 &amp; John 3:16 To prepare for Christmas, we need to understand why Jesus' birth is such a big deal. To begin to grasp how important it is, we will rewind back to the Garden. I understand there are a variety of ages and backgrounds who are listening so I have tried to keep it age appropriate for most families. We learn about: 1. Adam &amp; Eve sinning &amp; how that affects us. 2. We all need Jesus and His grace. Grace is a gift, not earned. 3. Sin separates us from God. We are made right with God by being made free from sin through Jesus Christ. ***** We will not discuss Hell in this episode. Hell is biblical and should be discussed in your family when it's appropriate. I did not address this here as I want to respect families and the personal discussions that need to occur in the home for this.&nbsp; ****** I am including the link Desiring God &amp; https://mamabearapologetics.com/teaching-kids-understand-sin/ &nbsp;&nbsp;here as a resource for further discussions around these topics. *********** Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#225A: What Did Jesus Save us From?783fc2f5-e81e-4c26-84ca-5167f273b83fSat, 04 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000582https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Secret about Sex and Holiness As St. Thomas Aquinas writes: &quot;As often as a husband and wife enter into the sexual embrace in a state of grace, they are growing in grace and in glory.&quot; Today, Fr. Mike delves into one of the greatest secrets of Catholic morality and the sacrament of Matrimony, namely that when spouses share the marital embrace that they are growing in holiness. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

As St. Thomas Aquinas writes: &quot;As often as a husband and wife enter into the sexual embrace in a state of grace, they are growing in grace and in glory.&quot; Today, Fr. Mike delves into one of the greatest secrets of Catholic morality and the sacrament of Matrimony, namely that when spouses share the marital embrace that they are growing in holiness. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Secret about Sex and Holinessc7864450-d2e5-49a0-b72e-14e0d645ecdbThu, 02 Dec 2021 15:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Secret about Sex and Holiness As St. Thomas Aquinas writes: &quot;As often as a husband and wife enter into the sexual embrace in a state of grace, they are growing in grace and in glory.&quot; Today, Fr. Mike delves into one of the greatest secrets of Catholic morality and the sacrament of Matrimony, namely that when spouses share the marital embrace that they are growing in holiness. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

As St. Thomas Aquinas writes: &quot;As often as a husband and wife enter into the sexual embrace in a state of grace, they are growing in grace and in glory.&quot; Today, Fr. Mike delves into one of the greatest secrets of Catholic morality and the sacrament of Matrimony, namely that when spouses share the marital embrace that they are growing in holiness. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Secret about Sex and Holiness842dfd2c-5864-4539-8a0b-4f52e9c2a947Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHosea 12 – Israel’s SinHosea 12

Hosea 12

fullHosea 12 – Israel’s Sinf48a1637-9634-46fc-896c-9668223cea66Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:30:00 +0000768https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 34 - The Key To Finding True Love: Ali AbdaalIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. We all want to find success in dating, so it’s understandable if you feel the need to be different. But this is actually one of the worst things you can do. Ali Abdaal and I discuss how choosing to show up as yourself is the key to finding success in dating and relationships. Episode 93 - https://g2ul0.app.link/Sg9gsTn0Dlb Ali: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoOae5nYA7VqaXzerajD0lg https://www.instagram.com/aliabdaal/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. We all want to find success in dating, so it’s understandable if you feel the need to be different. But this is actually one of the worst things you can do. Ali Abdaal and I discuss how choosing to show up as yourself is the key to finding success in dating and relationships. Episode 93 - https://g2ul0.app.link/Sg9gsTn0Dlb Ali: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoOae5nYA7VqaXzerajD0lg https://www.instagram.com/aliabdaal/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 34 - The Key To Finding True Love: Ali Abdaala8655989-2c3a-445f-826a-e9f26c6e3049Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000574https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDealing with Anxiety and Depression as a Catholic ManIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss something that affects everyone today, either personally within yourself or with someone that you know and love. We draw from personal experience, professional experience, and the timeless wisdom of the Church to better handle anxiety and depression in the lives of men and what can be done to help. In this episode we discuss; How to understand anxiety and depression How the Church calls us to suffer with others How you can better love someone dealing with mental health issues And More ADVENT MISSION PARTNER - Cross Catholic Outreach - Please Donate Anything That You Can - https://crosscatholic.org/christmas/quenching-thirst-in-kenya Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss something that affects everyone today, either personally within yourself or with someone that you know and love. We draw from personal experience, professional experience, and the timeless wisdom of the Church to better handle anxiety and depression in the lives of men and what can be done to help. In this episode we discuss; How to understand anxiety and depression How the Church calls us to suffer with others How you can better love someone dealing with mental health issues And More ADVENT MISSION PARTNER - Cross Catholic Outreach - Please Donate Anything That You Can - https://crosscatholic.org/christmas/quenching-thirst-in-kenya Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDealing with Anxiety and Depression as a Catholic Man7dbf82fe-1878-4259-b2e1-5d98e311a15dWed, 01 Dec 2021 21:30:00 +00003428https://216.73.216.191/allTags#401 Four Things Pro-Choice People Get RIGHT - Monica DoumitMonica Doumit, the Director of Public Affairs and Engagement for the Archdiocese of Sydney, is one of the clearest pro-life voices on Earth. Here&#8217;s what happens when we ask her to admit some of the things pro-choice people are right about. Cy Kellett: Pro-choice arguments actually get a lot right. Monica Doumit is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. And we&#8217;re not exactly going to be defending the Catholic faith at this time. We wanted to talk with one of our &#8230; well, you can p…

Monica Doumit, the Director of Public Affairs and Engagement for the Archdiocese of Sydney, is one of the clearest pro-life voices on Earth. Here&#8217;s what happens when we ask her to admit some of the things pro-choice people are right about. Cy Kellett: Pro-choice arguments actually get a lot right. Monica Doumit is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. And we&#8217;re not exactly going to be defending the Catholic faith at this time. We wanted to talk with one of our &#8230; well, you can p…

#401 Four Things Pro-Choice People Get RIGHT - Monica Doumitb6d89022-5d0b-4e33-b854-f8b1a2eb5734Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/28/21 Abounding Love: No Room Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. Two things are clear about the inn at Bethlehem: Love Incarnate showed up and there was no room for Him. Too often, we want to love the way we have been created to love. But we find ourselves incapable of loving this way. Not because we aren't willing or because we don't want to...but because our lives are simply too full. We have no room to love. Mass Readings from November 28th, 2021: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalms 25:4-5, 8-10, 141 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. Two things are clear about the inn at Bethlehem: Love Incarnate showed up and there was no room for Him. Too often, we want to love the way we have been created to love. But we find ourselves incapable of loving this way. Not because we aren't willing or because we don't want to...but because our lives are simply too full. We have no room to love. Mass Readings from November 28th, 2021: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalms 25:4-5, 8-10, 141 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

full11/28/21 Abounding Love: No Room c0497d87-b2ba-4628-8561-118eed73445dMon, 29 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/28/21 Abounding Love: No Room Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. Two things are clear about the inn at Bethlehem: Love Incarnate showed up and there was no room for Him. Too often, we want to love the way we have been created to love. But we find ourselves incapable of loving this way. Not because we aren't willing or because we don't want to...but because our lives are simply too full. We have no room to love. Mass Readings from November 28th, 2021: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalms 25:4-5, 8-10, 141 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. Two things are clear about the inn at Bethlehem: Love Incarnate showed up and there was no room for Him. Too often, we want to love the way we have been created to love. But we find ourselves incapable of loving this way. Not because we aren't willing or because we don't want to...but because our lives are simply too full. We have no room to love. Mass Readings from November 28th, 2021: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalms 25:4-5, 8-10, 141 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

full11/28/21 Abounding Love: No Room f33f32ab-2667-41fb-9855-5d513a616aa6Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/28/21 Abounding Love: No Room Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. Two things are clear about the inn at Bethlehem: Love Incarnate showed up and there was no room for Him. Too often, we want to love the way we have been created to love. But we find ourselves incapable of loving this way. Not because we aren't willing or because we don't want to...but because our lives are simply too full. We have no room to love. Mass Readings from November 28th, 2021: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalms 25:4-5, 8-10, 141 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. Two things are clear about the inn at Bethlehem: Love Incarnate showed up and there was no room for Him. Too often, we want to love the way we have been created to love. But we find ourselves incapable of loving this way. Not because we aren't willing or because we don't want to...but because our lives are simply too full. We have no room to love. Mass Readings from November 28th, 2021: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalms 25:4-5, 8-10, 141 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

full11/28/21 Abounding Love: No Room 370ddeeb-7b5b-4351-ba2c-abdc537b1d07Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#224A: Advent Activity 1: Putting Others FirstMark 10:45 &amp; Matthew 22:37-39&nbsp; We will first hear what our Bible says and then have a short, simple activity for your family to try. We are doing 1 activity a week for advent in addition to our weekend full stories. I intentionally made these activities very simple! You do NOT have to purchase anything, no prep needed, and the whole family can listen and enjoy.&nbsp; Today we learn how putting others first is a way to serve them. We hear Jesus tell us to love our neighbors and that He himself came to serve. We discuss practical things we can do today to put others first.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark 10:45 &amp; Matthew 22:37-39&nbsp; We will first hear what our Bible says and then have a short, simple activity for your family to try. We are doing 1 activity a week for advent in addition to our weekend full stories. I intentionally made these activities very simple! You do NOT have to purchase anything, no prep needed, and the whole family can listen and enjoy.&nbsp; Today we learn how putting others first is a way to serve them. We hear Jesus tell us to love our neighbors and that He himself came to serve. We discuss practical things we can do today to put others first.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#224A: Advent Activity 1: Putting Others First392fe75a-abb3-45f6-858a-b65fff941897Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000334https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMel Robbins: This One Hack Will Unlock Your Happier LifeMel Robbins is the author of The Five Second Rule, a business woman, a life coach, and a sensation in the world of self improvement. Her new book is The High Five Habit, it offers simple techniques to feel more confident in yourself and to recognise your true self worth. Mel also runs a seven figure business which provides courses in self-improvement and life coaching. One of the most sought after motivational speakers in the world, Mel managed to turn around her boring, grey life into one that takes her all over the world meeting all types of inspiring people. Today she tells you how you can do this too.  Speaking to Mel, and reading her new book, what jumps out is her incredible honesty. Mel never pretends that it has all been plain sailing for her, or that she’s always had an easy time validating herself. But through it all, Mel’s managed to work things out. We were very excited to hear how she did it.  Follow Mel: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins Twitter - https://twitter.com/melrobbins Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mel Robbins is the author of The Five Second Rule, a business woman, a life coach, and a sensation in the world of self improvement. Her new book is The High Five Habit, it offers simple techniques to feel more confident in yourself and to recognise your true self worth. Mel also runs a seven figure business which provides courses in self-improvement and life coaching. One of the most sought after motivational speakers in the world, Mel managed to turn around her boring, grey life into one that takes her all over the world meeting all types of inspiring people. Today she tells you how you can do this too.  Speaking to Mel, and reading her new book, what jumps out is her incredible honesty. Mel never pretends that it has all been plain sailing for her, or that she’s always had an easy time validating herself. But through it all, Mel’s managed to work things out. We were very excited to hear how she did it.  Follow Mel: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins Twitter - https://twitter.com/melrobbins Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMel Robbins: This One Hack Will Unlock Your Happier Life260fb3cc-8c40-48eb-9e78-ab3be0a5f1a6Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +00007200https://216.73.216.191/allTags#223A: Give Thanks in ALL SituationsLuke 22:42 &amp; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 We are doing something different for this episode. We will hear a short scripture from our bible and then listen to an imaginary story about Molly and Will to help us understand the scripture. Molly &amp; Will just read our scripture AND you’ll hear they both experience the same exact day. &nbsp;Will they react the same way to their day though? Today's story reminds us that God is not upset when pray for him change the situation. We look at Jesus as our example who prayed to his Father in Luke 22 &nbsp;" If you are willing, remove this cup from me. Yet not my will, but yours be done." God wants us to pray about anything and everything but Jesus is also our example that we must trust Him even if the situation does not change. Can we trust Him? You sure can. Tune in to today's story to hear why we can trust Him and how we can find something to be thankful for even in hard situations.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 22:42 &amp; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 We are doing something different for this episode. We will hear a short scripture from our bible and then listen to an imaginary story about Molly and Will to help us understand the scripture. Molly &amp; Will just read our scripture AND you’ll hear they both experience the same exact day. &nbsp;Will they react the same way to their day though? Today's story reminds us that God is not upset when pray for him change the situation. We look at Jesus as our example who prayed to his Father in Luke 22 &nbsp;" If you are willing, remove this cup from me. Yet not my will, but yours be done." God wants us to pray about anything and everything but Jesus is also our example that we must trust Him even if the situation does not change. Can we trust Him? You sure can. Tune in to today's story to hear why we can trust Him and how we can find something to be thankful for even in hard situations.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#223A: Give Thanks in ALL Situations37204f5b-5f96-4634-90c9-195ab6636202Sat, 27 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000899https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Advent info!This advent season, we will do 1 advent activity each week in addition to our normal, full story weekend episodes. I hope this podcast can be a good resource for your family this Christmas season. I intentionally made these activities so that they require no prep, no purchases are needed, and something the whole family can listen to that focuses us on Jesus this Christmas season. Tune in beginning November 29 for the special episodes &amp; make sure to hit the subscribe or follow button so that you don't miss any. Merry Christmas! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This advent season, we will do 1 advent activity each week in addition to our normal, full story weekend episodes. I hope this podcast can be a good resource for your family this Christmas season. I intentionally made these activities so that they require no prep, no purchases are needed, and something the whole family can listen to that focuses us on Jesus this Christmas season. Tune in beginning November 29 for the special episodes &amp; make sure to hit the subscribe or follow button so that you don't miss any. Merry Christmas! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Advent info!3f1c1630-d88b-4d23-8c36-e10ce18e2d33Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000136https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Receive a Gift Well (in 4 Steps) Do you know how to receive a gift? It&#39;s not as easy as it sounds. It might sound like gift-giving is the lesson to learn, but receiving can be so much more difficult—and just as important. Today, Fr. Mike gives us 4 steps to successfully receive the gifts all around us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you know how to receive a gift? It&#39;s not as easy as it sounds. It might sound like gift-giving is the lesson to learn, but receiving can be so much more difficult—and just as important. Today, Fr. Mike gives us 4 steps to successfully receive the gifts all around us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow To Receive a Gift Well (in 4 Steps)2fccdfa1-bbd2-4192-ab5c-fef6ab812367Thu, 25 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Receive a Gift Well (in 4 Steps) Do you know how to receive a gift? It&#39;s not as easy as it sounds. It might sound like gift-giving is the lesson to learn, but receiving can be so much more difficult—and just as important. Today, Fr. Mike gives us 4 steps to successfully receive the gifts all around us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you know how to receive a gift? It&#39;s not as easy as it sounds. It might sound like gift-giving is the lesson to learn, but receiving can be so much more difficult—and just as important. Today, Fr. Mike gives us 4 steps to successfully receive the gifts all around us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow To Receive a Gift Well (in 4 Steps)ca48adc4-61b9-4345-b6b7-7cf9e97ce37aThu, 25 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHosea 11 – God’s Love for IsraelHosea 11

Hosea 11

fullHosea 11 – God’s Love for Israel9c786622-61ec-479f-a821-1e4be1336a43Thu, 25 Nov 2021 13:30:00 +0000670https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 33 - Reggie Yates on How Self-Awareness Changed His LifeIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Reggie Yates has had a tremendous career from acting, tv presenting, radio DJ, singing and now creating his critically acclaimed documentaries. But what was it that set Reggie apart from the other young kids on the North London estates? In this moment, Reggie breaks down how self-awareness was the skill that helped him work towards his goals and ultimately, change his life. Episode 90 - https://g2ul0.app.link/jMW7Hw6Vrlb Reggie: https://www.instagram.com/regyates/ https://twitter.com/regyates?lang=en THE DIARY OF A CEO LIVE TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🚀- https://g2ul0.app.link/diaryofaceolive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Reggie Yates has had a tremendous career from acting, tv presenting, radio DJ, singing and now creating his critically acclaimed documentaries. But what was it that set Reggie apart from the other young kids on the North London estates? In this moment, Reggie breaks down how self-awareness was the skill that helped him work towards his goals and ultimately, change his life. Episode 90 - https://g2ul0.app.link/jMW7Hw6Vrlb Reggie: https://www.instagram.com/regyates/ https://twitter.com/regyates?lang=en THE DIARY OF A CEO LIVE TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🚀- https://g2ul0.app.link/diaryofaceolive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 33 - Reggie Yates on How Self-Awareness Changed His Life0d1304d7-b617-4f3a-b8f1-e5367505f711Thu, 25 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000693https://216.73.216.191/allTagsImmortal Combat with Fr. Dwight LongeneckerIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam is joined by Fr. Dwight Longenecker to discuss why it is vitally important for a man to understand, live, and boldly confront evil as Christ's clear example and constant demand. Avoiding a nonconfrontational, feel good Gospel is not the way forward or the teachings of the Church. This widespread approach has created a wayward flock that indirectly teaches pacifism and has damaged uncountable lives. In this episode we discuss; How getting knocked outside our comfort zone can lead to right action How the Church calls us to boldly proclaim Truth The damage to society at large by watering down Christ's teaching And More ADVENT MISSION PARTNER - Cross Catholic Outreach - Please Donate Anything That You Can - https://crosscatholic.org/christmas/quenching-thirst-in-kenya Fr. Dwight Longenecker Brought up as an Evangelical. Dwight Longenecker graduated from fundamentalist Bob Jones University. While there he became an Anglican and after graduation went to Oxford to train as an Anglican priest. After serving for ten years as an Anglican priest he converted to the Catholic faith with his wife and family. Eventually he returned to the United States to be ordained as a Catholic priest under the special provision from Rome for married former Anglican clergy. Fr Longenecker has written over seventeen books and booklets on Catholic spirituality, apologetics and prayer. He has authored hundreds of articles which have been published in newspapers, magazines, websites and journals in the USA and the UK. His popular blog is called Standing on My Head. He is a popular, podcaster, conference speaker and mission speaker. Married with four children, he now lives in Greenville, South Carolina where he serves as pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Visit his website at http://www.dwightlongenecker.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam is joined by Fr. Dwight Longenecker to discuss why it is vitally important for a man to understand, live, and boldly confront evil as Christ's clear example and constant demand. Avoiding a nonconfrontational, feel good Gospel is not the way forward or the teachings of the Church. This widespread approach has created a wayward flock that indirectly teaches pacifism and has damaged uncountable lives. In this episode we discuss; How getting knocked outside our comfort zone can lead to right action How the Church calls us to boldly proclaim Truth The damage to society at large by watering down Christ's teaching And More ADVENT MISSION PARTNER - Cross Catholic Outreach - Please Donate Anything That You Can - https://crosscatholic.org/christmas/quenching-thirst-in-kenya Fr. Dwight Longenecker Brought up as an Evangelical. Dwight Longenecker graduated from fundamentalist Bob Jones University. While there he became an Anglican and after graduation went to Oxford to train as an Anglican priest. After serving for ten years as an Anglican priest he converted to the Catholic faith with his wife and family. Eventually he returned to the United States to be ordained as a Catholic priest under the special provision from Rome for married former Anglican clergy. Fr Longenecker has written over seventeen books and booklets on Catholic spirituality, apologetics and prayer. He has authored hundreds of articles which have been published in newspapers, magazines, websites and journals in the USA and the UK. His popular blog is called Standing on My Head. He is a popular, podcaster, conference speaker and mission speaker. Married with four children, he now lives in Greenville, South Carolina where he serves as pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Visit his website at http://www.dwightlongenecker.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullImmortal Combat with Fr. Dwight Longenecker7023d915-a49c-4fd6-8ef0-f5553c1b3382Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +00002377https://216.73.216.191/allTags#400 Vox FAILS with Monogamy &#8220;Explainer&#8221; - Dan KueblerVox Media&#8217;s series of explainer videos failed badly when it tried to use science to suggest that monogamy doesn&#8217;t really fit with human nature. We asked Dan Kuebler, Professor of Biology and Dean of the School of Natural and Applied Sciences at Franciscan University, to help us understand monogamy in a more adult way, using both scientific and moral arguments. Cy Kellett: What can science really tell us about monogamy? Dr. Dan Kuebler is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217…

Vox Media&#8217;s series of explainer videos failed badly when it tried to use science to suggest that monogamy doesn&#8217;t really fit with human nature. We asked Dan Kuebler, Professor of Biology and Dean of the School of Natural and Applied Sciences at Franciscan University, to help us understand monogamy in a more adult way, using both scientific and moral arguments. Cy Kellett: What can science really tell us about monogamy? Dr. Dan Kuebler is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217…

#400 Vox FAILS with Monogamy &#8220;Explainer&#8221; - Dan Kuebler8cc684bc-9119-4b99-bf31-f772112224ffWed, 24 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/21/21 All Over the Place Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. When torn asunder, we are held together by worship of the King of Kings. The end of the year offers us the chance to recognize the little lords and tingy tyrants in our lives; those things we love and those things that attack us. And we have the chance to allow Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe to be the true King over all of those fragments by offering Him true worship. Mass Readings from November 21st, 2021: Deuteronomy 7:13-14 Psalms 93:1-2, 5Revelation 1:5-88 John 18:33-37

Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. When torn asunder, we are held together by worship of the King of Kings. The end of the year offers us the chance to recognize the little lords and tingy tyrants in our lives; those things we love and those things that attack us. And we have the chance to allow Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe to be the true King over all of those fragments by offering Him true worship. Mass Readings from November 21st, 2021: Deuteronomy 7:13-14 Psalms 93:1-2, 5Revelation 1:5-88 John 18:33-37

full11/21/21 All Over the Place39db3573-63b1-45c5-8c93-caf95e1b7357Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/21/21 All Over the Place Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. When torn asunder, we are held together by worship of the King of Kings. The end of the year offers us the chance to recognize the little lords and tingy tyrants in our lives; those things we love and those things that attack us. And we have the chance to allow Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe to be the true King over all of those fragments by offering Him true worship. Mass Readings from November 21st, 2021: Deuteronomy 7:13-14 Psalms 93:1-2, 5Revelation 1:5-88 John 18:33-37

Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. When torn asunder, we are held together by worship of the King of Kings. The end of the year offers us the chance to recognize the little lords and tingy tyrants in our lives; those things we love and those things that attack us. And we have the chance to allow Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe to be the true King over all of those fragments by offering Him true worship. Mass Readings from November 21st, 2021: Deuteronomy 7:13-14 Psalms 93:1-2, 5Revelation 1:5-88 John 18:33-37

full11/21/21 All Over the Placeba39124b-2aa6-425f-9a7d-0e15c1c1e678Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/21/21 All Over the Place Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. When torn asunder, we are held together by worship of the King of Kings. The end of the year offers us the chance to recognize the little lords and tingy tyrants in our lives; those things we love and those things that attack us. And we have the chance to allow Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe to be the true King over all of those fragments by offering Him true worship. Mass Readings from November 21st, 2021: Deuteronomy 7:13-14 Psalms 93:1-2, 5Revelation 1:5-88 John 18:33-37

Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. When torn asunder, we are held together by worship of the King of Kings. The end of the year offers us the chance to recognize the little lords and tingy tyrants in our lives; those things we love and those things that attack us. And we have the chance to allow Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe to be the true King over all of those fragments by offering Him true worship. Mass Readings from November 21st, 2021: Deuteronomy 7:13-14 Psalms 93:1-2, 5Revelation 1:5-88 John 18:33-37

full11/21/21 All Over the Place4c465f4c-6520-43cd-8cd4-db823088d38bMon, 22 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStarling Bank: Building a $1.5 Billion Business Against The Odds: Anne BodenThe story of how Anne built her business is a genuine blockbuster of entrepreneurship and perseverance. Starling is one of the biggest FinTech companies in the world, with billions in deposits, but after listening to this you’ll be amazed how it was possible. When her co-founder walked out of the company, and took the funding with him, Anne walked in to an office where she was the only employee on the books, and had to start the company she’d built all over again. Little by little, she came back, and a year later landed a mega investment deal in one of the most incredible stories we’ve ever had on this podcast. What really shines about Anne is the clear sense of mission she’s infused her company with. Anne really cares about doing right by the customer, and cleaning up an industry that historically doesn’t have a record of giving people a fair shake. Anne is in business to make the world a better place, and we think after listening to this you’ll agree that Anne’s story shows business success can come from the most unlikely places. Follow Anne: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anneboden Twitter - https://twitter.com/anneboden Anne's book: https://amzn.eu/d/hrt2QoX Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The story of how Anne built her business is a genuine blockbuster of entrepreneurship and perseverance. Starling is one of the biggest FinTech companies in the world, with billions in deposits, but after listening to this you’ll be amazed how it was possible. When her co-founder walked out of the company, and took the funding with him, Anne walked in to an office where she was the only employee on the books, and had to start the company she’d built all over again. Little by little, she came back, and a year later landed a mega investment deal in one of the most incredible stories we’ve ever had on this podcast. What really shines about Anne is the clear sense of mission she’s infused her company with. Anne really cares about doing right by the customer, and cleaning up an industry that historically doesn’t have a record of giving people a fair shake. Anne is in business to make the world a better place, and we think after listening to this you’ll agree that Anne’s story shows business success can come from the most unlikely places. Follow Anne: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anneboden Twitter - https://twitter.com/anneboden Anne's book: https://amzn.eu/d/hrt2QoX Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullStarling Bank: Building a $1.5 Billion Business Against The Odds: Anne Boden52584505-1c6e-48a6-bc7e-94a64de403a2Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +00005561https://216.73.216.191/allTags#222A: 10 are Healed but ONLY 1 Says ThanksLuke 17:11-19 This was one of our archived episodes. We hear 10 sick men ask Jesus to help heal them. Jesus helps them but how many are grateful and actually thank him? We may think that we would never do such a thing but the story reminds all of us that we too have taken things for granted or not giving God the praise He deserves. Thanking God doesn't have to be long or filled with fancy words. In fact, some of our listeners today share things they are thankful for and set an example of being grateful.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 17:11-19 This was one of our archived episodes. We hear 10 sick men ask Jesus to help heal them. Jesus helps them but how many are grateful and actually thank him? We may think that we would never do such a thing but the story reminds all of us that we too have taken things for granted or not giving God the praise He deserves. Thanking God doesn't have to be long or filled with fancy words. In fact, some of our listeners today share things they are thankful for and set an example of being grateful.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#222A: 10 are Healed but ONLY 1 Says Thanks73504624-ff74-4310-81e6-23a79be7cca3Sat, 20 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000514https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Do We Need to Rest from Work on Sundays? You might have heard that Sunday, as the Sabbath, is a &quot;day of rest.&quot; But is that just, like, an honorary title? What does that actually mean for Christians? What should be doing—or not doing—on Sundays? Today, Fr. Mike tells us why Christians are asked to rest from work on Sundays.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You might have heard that Sunday, as the Sabbath, is a &quot;day of rest.&quot; But is that just, like, an honorary title? What does that actually mean for Christians? What should be doing—or not doing—on Sundays? Today, Fr. Mike tells us why Christians are asked to rest from work on Sundays.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Do We Need to Rest from Work on Sundays?03d85bff-f03c-463e-97a0-7bfde2ea6b59Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Do We Need to Rest from Work on Sundays? You might have heard that Sunday, as the Sabbath, is a &quot;day of rest.&quot; But is that just, like, an honorary title? What does that actually mean for Christians? What should be doing—or not doing—on Sundays? Today, Fr. Mike tells us why Christians are asked to rest from work on Sundays.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You might have heard that Sunday, as the Sabbath, is a &quot;day of rest.&quot; But is that just, like, an honorary title? What does that actually mean for Christians? What should be doing—or not doing—on Sundays? Today, Fr. Mike tells us why Christians are asked to rest from work on Sundays.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Do We Need to Rest from Work on Sundays?33904cdc-d383-4e4c-aa4d-84d3213c0980Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHosea 10 – More PunishmentHosea 10

Hosea 10

fullHosea 10 – More Punishment6768c276-408c-4b8f-acff-e9bf8195482bThu, 18 Nov 2021 13:30:00 +0000720https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 32 - Ant Middleton on How To Build A Bulletproof MindsetIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. If you need advice on how to build a solid mindset, then Ant Middleton is certainly the man for the job. He’s been in some of the most dangerous, high-stress and uncomfortable situations on the planet which is why I felt compelled to ask him how he built a mindset strong enough to deal with extreme distress. Ant talks eloquently on how he believes the answer lies within discomfort, something we’re not often pushed towards in the modern world. But with life’s inevitable chaos constantly on the horizon, building a strong mindset isn’t just desirable, it’s necessary. Episode 74 - https://g2ul0.app.link/jOrYmdr9flb Ant: https://www.instagram.com/antmiddleton/ https://twitter.com/antmiddleton Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StevenBartlettYT?sub_confirmation=1 THE DIARY OF A CEO LIVE TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🚀- https://g2ul0.app.link/diaryofaceolive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. If you need advice on how to build a solid mindset, then Ant Middleton is certainly the man for the job. He’s been in some of the most dangerous, high-stress and uncomfortable situations on the planet which is why I felt compelled to ask him how he built a mindset strong enough to deal with extreme distress. Ant talks eloquently on how he believes the answer lies within discomfort, something we’re not often pushed towards in the modern world. But with life’s inevitable chaos constantly on the horizon, building a strong mindset isn’t just desirable, it’s necessary. Episode 74 - https://g2ul0.app.link/jOrYmdr9flb Ant: https://www.instagram.com/antmiddleton/ https://twitter.com/antmiddleton Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StevenBartlettYT?sub_confirmation=1 THE DIARY OF A CEO LIVE TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🚀- https://g2ul0.app.link/diaryofaceolive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 32 - Ant Middleton on How To Build A Bulletproof Mindset30aeb374-9540-42d5-8cca-e4cf01f950abThu, 18 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000595https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Importance of Looking Like a Gentleman (w/ Professional Barber, Trey Plummer)In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Catholic convert and professional barber, Trey Plummer, to discuss why it is important for a man to look groomed and put together. Trey discusses his life as a protestant minister before his conversion and how Andy Griffith inspired him to become a barber. The look and presentation of a man are incredibly important to his pursuit of holiness and his ability to be taken seriously in life. In this episode we discuss; The importance of being well groomed How to Church calls all home The art of shaving with visual examples Floyd's Barbershop And More SPONSOR/PARTNER - Cross Catholic Outreach - https://crosscatholic.org/christmas/quenching-thirst-in-kenya Trey Plummer is a husband, father of three, convert, and the closest thing to "Floyd the Barber" this side of Mayberry. Trey owns and operates his one-chair barbershop in rural Arkansas, where he is a lifetime resident and a local city council member. In addition to all of this, he is a former Baptist Preacher who converted to Catholicism.  Read More about Grooming - https://catholicgentleman.com/?s=grooming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Catholic convert and professional barber, Trey Plummer, to discuss why it is important for a man to look groomed and put together. Trey discusses his life as a protestant minister before his conversion and how Andy Griffith inspired him to become a barber. The look and presentation of a man are incredibly important to his pursuit of holiness and his ability to be taken seriously in life. In this episode we discuss; The importance of being well groomed How to Church calls all home The art of shaving with visual examples Floyd's Barbershop And More SPONSOR/PARTNER - Cross Catholic Outreach - https://crosscatholic.org/christmas/quenching-thirst-in-kenya Trey Plummer is a husband, father of three, convert, and the closest thing to "Floyd the Barber" this side of Mayberry. Trey owns and operates his one-chair barbershop in rural Arkansas, where he is a lifetime resident and a local city council member. In addition to all of this, he is a former Baptist Preacher who converted to Catholicism.  Read More about Grooming - https://catholicgentleman.com/?s=grooming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Importance of Looking Like a Gentleman (w/ Professional Barber, Trey Plummer)206ad007-0cd4-4263-99d9-19d88c4631f4Thu, 18 Nov 2021 03:50:37 +00003890https://216.73.216.191/allTags#390 What Vatican II ALMOST Taught About Sex Changes - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.In the second part of our discussion with Father Hugh Barbour about Catholic Faith and the transgender movement, he brings out a forgotten document from Pope John XXIII. The document was never promulgated by the Second Vatican Council, but it says a great deal about how the Church thinks about sex, and sex “reassignment.” Listen to the first part here: Aquinas on Transgenderism Cy Kellett: What the Second Vatican Council almost said about sex changes. Father Hugh Barber next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for Living, Understanding and Defending Your Cat…

In the second part of our discussion with Father Hugh Barbour about Catholic Faith and the transgender movement, he brings out a forgotten document from Pope John XXIII. The document was never promulgated by the Second Vatican Council, but it says a great deal about how the Church thinks about sex, and sex “reassignment.” Listen to the first part here: Aquinas on Transgenderism Cy Kellett: What the Second Vatican Council almost said about sex changes. Father Hugh Barber next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for Living, Understanding and Defending Your Cat…

#390 What Vatican II ALMOST Taught About Sex Changes - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.ee6072cb-188d-4699-8db2-53f0ae1dcf43Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/14/21 Always Forward. Never Back. Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The struggle doesn't change the destination. The struggle is the way. When we are in the middle of a journey...or the middle of life...we will encounter obstacles. In that encounter with obstacles, we will be tempted to go back. But it is necessary to ask “what is God asking of me right now?” Mass Readings from November 14th, 2021: Deuteronomy 12:1-3 Psalms 16:5, 8-11Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The struggle doesn't change the destination. The struggle is the way. When we are in the middle of a journey...or the middle of life...we will encounter obstacles. In that encounter with obstacles, we will be tempted to go back. But it is necessary to ask “what is God asking of me right now?” Mass Readings from November 14th, 2021: Deuteronomy 12:1-3 Psalms 16:5, 8-11Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32

full11/14/21 Always Forward. Never Back.731bd304-f884-4224-9e76-a54e25aebc3fMon, 15 Nov 2021 18:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/14/21 Always Forward. Never Back. Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The struggle doesn't change the destination. The struggle is the way. When we are in the middle of a journey...or the middle of life...we will encounter obstacles. In that encounter with obstacles, we will be tempted to go back. But it is necessary to ask “what is God asking of me right now?” Mass Readings from November 14th, 2021: Deuteronomy 12:1-3 Psalms 16:5, 8-11Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The struggle doesn't change the destination. The struggle is the way. When we are in the middle of a journey...or the middle of life...we will encounter obstacles. In that encounter with obstacles, we will be tempted to go back. But it is necessary to ask “what is God asking of me right now?” Mass Readings from November 14th, 2021: Deuteronomy 12:1-3 Psalms 16:5, 8-11Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32

full11/14/21 Always Forward. Never Back.d536eae7-79dc-47f7-8b65-574654cb95b6Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/14/21 Always Forward. Never Back. Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The struggle doesn't change the destination. The struggle is the way. When we are in the middle of a journey...or the middle of life...we will encounter obstacles. In that encounter with obstacles, we will be tempted to go back. But it is necessary to ask “what is God asking of me right now?” Mass Readings from November 14th, 2021: Deuteronomy 12:1-3 Psalms 16:5, 8-11Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The struggle doesn't change the destination. The struggle is the way. When we are in the middle of a journey...or the middle of life...we will encounter obstacles. In that encounter with obstacles, we will be tempted to go back. But it is necessary to ask “what is God asking of me right now?” Mass Readings from November 14th, 2021: Deuteronomy 12:1-3 Psalms 16:5, 8-11Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32

full11/14/21 Always Forward. Never Back.31062c9e-ddb5-4281-b928-1b28495e6846Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJimmy Carr: The Easiest Way To Live A Happier LifeJimmy Carr needs no introduction and is one of the biggest names in British comedy. Jimmy has hardly been off our screens for the last two decades. He has countless shows to his name, even performing in front of the queen. But what people may not know is that Jimmy has another side to him. When he was in mid-20s, Jimmy was in a boring office job, without much joy or direction in his life. But he set himself on a journey of self-improvement. Out of nowhere, he decided to quit and start again, the rest, as they say, is history. Today, Jimmy shares with us the actionable lessons in how he did it and how they are relevant to YOU. Jimmy is always looking for lessons to take out of his incredible story, and I think after listening to this, you’ll definitely see that behind Jimmy’s extraordinary story lies a very ordinary person committed to trying new things, working hard, and pursuing his passion. Jimmy’s Book: http://smarturl.it/BeforeAndLaughter An in-depth audience Q&A from Jimmy about his book: https://www.momenthouse.com/jimmycarr Follow Jimmy: Website - https://www.jimmycarr.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/jimmycarrfans Twitter - https://twitter.com/jimmycarr Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Carr needs no introduction and is one of the biggest names in British comedy. Jimmy has hardly been off our screens for the last two decades. He has countless shows to his name, even performing in front of the queen. But what people may not know is that Jimmy has another side to him. When he was in mid-20s, Jimmy was in a boring office job, without much joy or direction in his life. But he set himself on a journey of self-improvement. Out of nowhere, he decided to quit and start again, the rest, as they say, is history. Today, Jimmy shares with us the actionable lessons in how he did it and how they are relevant to YOU. Jimmy is always looking for lessons to take out of his incredible story, and I think after listening to this, you’ll definitely see that behind Jimmy’s extraordinary story lies a very ordinary person committed to trying new things, working hard, and pursuing his passion. Jimmy’s Book: http://smarturl.it/BeforeAndLaughter An in-depth audience Q&A from Jimmy about his book: https://www.momenthouse.com/jimmycarr Follow Jimmy: Website - https://www.jimmycarr.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/jimmycarrfans Twitter - https://twitter.com/jimmycarr Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJimmy Carr: The Easiest Way To Live A Happier Lifed9416c66-afec-4d1f-991f-03f3e3dbab63Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +00006123https://216.73.216.191/allTags#221A: A Weapon of Thankfulness&nbsp;Psalm 100, Philippians 4:4-6 , Colossians 4:2, &amp; Ephesians 6:10-18 This month we are continuing to talk about gratitude, being thankful. We hear the Bible whisper over and over again to give God thanks. Being thankful is like a powerful weapon to combat greed, anxiety, and our enemy. We hear how Satan told a lie in the Garden and he is still trying to trick us w/ his lies today. To combat this, we learn to use the Truth..that there is already so much we have to be thankful for. When we choose to see the wonderful things , we realize we already have so much to be thankful for..and being thankful, it’s like kicking the enemy in the teeth. &nbsp;It protects our hearts &amp; how we feel. It guides our thoughts to the goodness of God and reminds us that every good and perfect gift comes from our Heavenly Father above.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

&nbsp;Psalm 100, Philippians 4:4-6 , Colossians 4:2, &amp; Ephesians 6:10-18 This month we are continuing to talk about gratitude, being thankful. We hear the Bible whisper over and over again to give God thanks. Being thankful is like a powerful weapon to combat greed, anxiety, and our enemy. We hear how Satan told a lie in the Garden and he is still trying to trick us w/ his lies today. To combat this, we learn to use the Truth..that there is already so much we have to be thankful for. When we choose to see the wonderful things , we realize we already have so much to be thankful for..and being thankful, it’s like kicking the enemy in the teeth. &nbsp;It protects our hearts &amp; how we feel. It guides our thoughts to the goodness of God and reminds us that every good and perfect gift comes from our Heavenly Father above.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#221A: A Weapon of Thankfulness7a2c05a6-d2ba-4355-87eb-b60450134333Sat, 13 Nov 2021 12:23:20 +0000853https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe “Little Things” Are Actually Most Things Saint Teresa of Calcutta once said, &quot;We cannot all do great things. But we can do small things with great love.&quot; The reality is that most of our lives are made up of seemingly small decisions and yet they do truly matter in how we are to be judged. Today, Fr. Mike shares how our faithfulness to God in the small daily decisions actually amounts to the sum of our spiritual life and the growth in our holiness. What does God want this Advent? Simple. He wants you. He wants a personal encounter with you. This year, journey through Advent with &quot;Rejoice! Finding Your Place in the Advent Story,&quot; and learn about the places, people, and events that shaped the story of the very first Advent and shape our own lives today: https://tinyurl.com/yz6yy5pzSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Saint Teresa of Calcutta once said, &quot;We cannot all do great things. But we can do small things with great love.&quot; The reality is that most of our lives are made up of seemingly small decisions and yet they do truly matter in how we are to be judged. Today, Fr. Mike shares how our faithfulness to God in the small daily decisions actually amounts to the sum of our spiritual life and the growth in our holiness. What does God want this Advent? Simple. He wants you. He wants a personal encounter with you. This year, journey through Advent with &quot;Rejoice! Finding Your Place in the Advent Story,&quot; and learn about the places, people, and events that shaped the story of the very first Advent and shape our own lives today: https://tinyurl.com/yz6yy5pzSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe “Little Things” Are Actually Most Thingsef6cf768-6235-4dad-8588-1956939dab44Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe “Little Things” Are Actually Most Things Saint Teresa of Calcutta once said, &quot;We cannot all do great things. But we can do small things with great love.&quot; The reality is that most of our lives are made up of seemingly small decisions and yet they do truly matter in how we are to be judged. Today, Fr. Mike shares how our faithfulness to God in the small daily decisions actually amounts to the sum of our spiritual life and the growth in our holiness. What does God want this Advent? Simple. He wants you. He wants a personal encounter with you. This year, journey through Advent with &quot;Rejoice! Finding Your Place in the Advent Story,&quot; and learn about the places, people, and events that shaped the story of the very first Advent and shape our own lives today: https://tinyurl.com/yz6yy5pzSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Saint Teresa of Calcutta once said, &quot;We cannot all do great things. But we can do small things with great love.&quot; The reality is that most of our lives are made up of seemingly small decisions and yet they do truly matter in how we are to be judged. Today, Fr. Mike shares how our faithfulness to God in the small daily decisions actually amounts to the sum of our spiritual life and the growth in our holiness. What does God want this Advent? Simple. He wants you. He wants a personal encounter with you. This year, journey through Advent with &quot;Rejoice! Finding Your Place in the Advent Story,&quot; and learn about the places, people, and events that shaped the story of the very first Advent and shape our own lives today: https://tinyurl.com/yz6yy5pzSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe “Little Things” Are Actually Most Thingscac2f7bf-5b4d-4cee-b46e-a1a45accecc2Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHosea 9 – Punishment for IsraelHosea 9

Hosea 9

fullHosea 9 – Punishment for Israelfeb9e47c-f0fe-489b-be0a-b931145f5288Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:30:00 +0000880https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 31 - How To Instantly Improve Your Creativity: Bruce DaisleyIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Creativity is often labelled a skill which only certain people are born with. A gift for only those lucky enough to have it. This statement is NOT correct. We are all creative and we can all train this skill. Bruce Daisley (Ex VP of Twitter) explains beautifully how we can almost instantaneously engage the creative parts of our brains and allow ideas to flow. Here’s how to instantly improve your creativity. Episode 66 - https://g2ul0.app.link/fEZR9DRs4kb Bruce: https://twitter.com/brucedaisley https://www.instagram.com/brucedaisley/ Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StevenBartlettYT?sub_confirmation=1 The Diary Of A CEO live - Sign up here - https://g2ul0.app.link/diaryofaceolive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Creativity is often labelled a skill which only certain people are born with. A gift for only those lucky enough to have it. This statement is NOT correct. We are all creative and we can all train this skill. Bruce Daisley (Ex VP of Twitter) explains beautifully how we can almost instantaneously engage the creative parts of our brains and allow ideas to flow. Here’s how to instantly improve your creativity. Episode 66 - https://g2ul0.app.link/fEZR9DRs4kb Bruce: https://twitter.com/brucedaisley https://www.instagram.com/brucedaisley/ Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StevenBartlettYT?sub_confirmation=1 The Diary Of A CEO live - Sign up here - https://g2ul0.app.link/diaryofaceolive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 31 - How To Instantly Improve Your Creativity: Bruce Daisleyd42013d5-19f5-4e8c-82ad-ec8185519cb0Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000803https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSurviving In The Wild with Catholic Outdoors Expert Will HinceIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John meet with survivalist expert, Will Hince, to discuss his life while living in the wild for years. We learn from him how God has shown profound parallels to surviving in the outdoors to our growth in spiritual formation and holiness. We speak about the heart of a man, as well as later on in the episode, learn tips we should all know to be able to survive in the wild. In this episode we discuss; What step by step similarities are there with physical hypothermia and spiritual death How the wild calls to the heart of a man created from dust How to be able to survive in the wild Why we should all take frequent trips to nature And More Will Hince brings together 10 years of Catholic youth ministry experience with his background as a soldier, skilled bushcraft instructor, and wilderness expedition leader. Will is a dynamic speaker who draws on his wealth of wilderness survival experiences to bring home Beyond the Wild’s message of spiritual survival.  Learn More beyondthewild.org facebook.com/beyondthewild Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John meet with survivalist expert, Will Hince, to discuss his life while living in the wild for years. We learn from him how God has shown profound parallels to surviving in the outdoors to our growth in spiritual formation and holiness. We speak about the heart of a man, as well as later on in the episode, learn tips we should all know to be able to survive in the wild. In this episode we discuss; What step by step similarities are there with physical hypothermia and spiritual death How the wild calls to the heart of a man created from dust How to be able to survive in the wild Why we should all take frequent trips to nature And More Will Hince brings together 10 years of Catholic youth ministry experience with his background as a soldier, skilled bushcraft instructor, and wilderness expedition leader. Will is a dynamic speaker who draws on his wealth of wilderness survival experiences to bring home Beyond the Wild’s message of spiritual survival.  Learn More beyondthewild.org facebook.com/beyondthewild Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSurviving In The Wild with Catholic Outdoors Expert Will Hinced1ec41cd-6bcf-4895-b2a2-918c791944cfWed, 10 Nov 2021 21:30:00 +00003986https://216.73.216.191/allTags#389 Aquinas on Transgenderism - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Thomas Aquinas, the Church&#8217;s greatest theologian, had lots to say about the nature of the human person. So what would he say about the modern transgender movement? We asked Father Hugh Barbour. Cy Kellett: What would Thomas Aquinas say about transgenderism? Father Hugh Barbour is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. So much talk about transgenderism these days, and it finally occurred to us, I wonder what Thomas Aquinas would have to say about that? And so we decided, we&#8217;ll ask a Th…

Thomas Aquinas, the Church&#8217;s greatest theologian, had lots to say about the nature of the human person. So what would he say about the modern transgender movement? We asked Father Hugh Barbour. Cy Kellett: What would Thomas Aquinas say about transgenderism? Father Hugh Barbour is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. So much talk about transgenderism these days, and it finally occurred to us, I wonder what Thomas Aquinas would have to say about that? And so we decided, we&#8217;ll ask a Th…

#389 Aquinas on Transgenderism - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.73ba1cea-13e3-4d9a-99bf-406045ac0772Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/07/21 Learning to Lose: Practice Dying Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Death is unavoidable. We will all lose everything. We will all lose everything...even to the point of our very lives. Rather than avoid death, we can practice dying by actively giving away our claims to our materials, time, and our abilities. Mass Readings from November 7th, 2021: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalms 146:7-10Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44

Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Death is unavoidable. We will all lose everything. We will all lose everything...even to the point of our very lives. Rather than avoid death, we can practice dying by actively giving away our claims to our materials, time, and our abilities. Mass Readings from November 7th, 2021: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalms 146:7-10Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44

full11/07/21 Learning to Lose: Practice Dying6df9d092-f83a-4875-b44d-5744538e89cfMon, 08 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/07/21 Learning to Lose: Practice Dying Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Death is unavoidable. We will all lose everything. We will all lose everything...even to the point of our very lives. Rather than avoid death, we can practice dying by actively giving away our claims to our materials, time, and our abilities. Mass Readings from November 7th, 2021: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalms 146:7-10Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44

Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Death is unavoidable. We will all lose everything. We will all lose everything...even to the point of our very lives. Rather than avoid death, we can practice dying by actively giving away our claims to our materials, time, and our abilities. Mass Readings from November 7th, 2021: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalms 146:7-10Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44

full11/07/21 Learning to Lose: Practice Dying14f9b57b-151c-4a67-8fbe-4b123c548b82Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/07/21 Learning to Lose: Practice Dying Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Death is unavoidable. We will all lose everything. We will all lose everything...even to the point of our very lives. Rather than avoid death, we can practice dying by actively giving away our claims to our materials, time, and our abilities. Mass Readings from November 7th, 2021: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalms 146:7-10Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44

Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Death is unavoidable. We will all lose everything. We will all lose everything...even to the point of our very lives. Rather than avoid death, we can practice dying by actively giving away our claims to our materials, time, and our abilities. Mass Readings from November 7th, 2021: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalms 146:7-10Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44

full11/07/21 Learning to Lose: Practice Dyingcab4199e-90d3-415d-a6e8-6a5eeb16a68eMon, 08 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPatrice Evra: Learning How To Cry Saved My LifePatrice Evra is a one of a kind. He has suffered more hardships, and has overcome more challenges to get where he is, than probably any other guest I’ve ever had on the show. And yet, Patrice has managed to overcome them all to lead an incredible life. If Patrice can overcome his background and experiences, you can overcome yours. In this episode, Patrice opens up as never before on his background and his experiences when he was young, and after listening to this you’ll want to join us in thanking him for his honesty. Patrice has come through experiences most of us can’t even imagine. Patrice also gives us the inside on what made Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United such a winning machine, what people have got wrong about it, and where people go wrong in trying to achieve their own successful mindsets. In this podcast, you’ll be schooled on how to reach the top, and how to stay there.  Follow Patrice:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patrice.evra Patrice’s Book - https://amzn.eu/d/dwBaP7i Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrice Evra is a one of a kind. He has suffered more hardships, and has overcome more challenges to get where he is, than probably any other guest I’ve ever had on the show. And yet, Patrice has managed to overcome them all to lead an incredible life. If Patrice can overcome his background and experiences, you can overcome yours. In this episode, Patrice opens up as never before on his background and his experiences when he was young, and after listening to this you’ll want to join us in thanking him for his honesty. Patrice has come through experiences most of us can’t even imagine. Patrice also gives us the inside on what made Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United such a winning machine, what people have got wrong about it, and where people go wrong in trying to achieve their own successful mindsets. In this podcast, you’ll be schooled on how to reach the top, and how to stay there.  Follow Patrice:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patrice.evra Patrice’s Book - https://amzn.eu/d/dwBaP7i Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullPatrice Evra: Learning How To Cry Saved My Life6585a994-d7f5-47b2-bff4-f84d0b56ac9aMon, 08 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +00005784https://216.73.216.191/allTags#220A: YOU were made by God HimselfPsalm 139 &amp; Acts 17:25-26 This month we are going to talk about gratitude, being thankful. Today, we jump right in learning that you can thank God for making you. He has a plan for you, a purpose, and was not suddenly surprised, scrambling to figure out where you would live and when you’d be born. God made YOU on purpose &amp; the Bible doesn't say you are just an okay, kind of good work of God ... it says that you are a wonderful work of God ! We discuss how we should be cautious to compare ourselves with others and how we can delight in our differences and similarities.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 139 &amp; Acts 17:25-26 This month we are going to talk about gratitude, being thankful. Today, we jump right in learning that you can thank God for making you. He has a plan for you, a purpose, and was not suddenly surprised, scrambling to figure out where you would live and when you’d be born. God made YOU on purpose &amp; the Bible doesn't say you are just an okay, kind of good work of God ... it says that you are a wonderful work of God ! We discuss how we should be cautious to compare ourselves with others and how we can delight in our differences and similarities.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#220A: YOU were made by God Himself32a3590c-b8c6-439c-8ebf-5d9d233380c4Sat, 06 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000791https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Is It So Hard to Forgive Yourself? As Catholics, we believe in the forgiveness of our sins through the graces of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. But often, even though we are absolved but we can struggle to forgive ourselves for our past faults and failings. Today, Fr. Mike shares the main reason why we struggle to let go of the past and surrender to God who is our loving Father. What does God want this Advent? Simple. He wants you. He wants a personal encounter with you. This year, journey through Advent with &quot;Rejoice! Finding Your Place in the Advent Story,&quot; and learn about the places, people, and events that shaped the story of the very first Advent and shape our own lives today: https://tinyurl.com/yh2sexdw Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

As Catholics, we believe in the forgiveness of our sins through the graces of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. But often, even though we are absolved but we can struggle to forgive ourselves for our past faults and failings. Today, Fr. Mike shares the main reason why we struggle to let go of the past and surrender to God who is our loving Father. What does God want this Advent? Simple. He wants you. He wants a personal encounter with you. This year, journey through Advent with &quot;Rejoice! Finding Your Place in the Advent Story,&quot; and learn about the places, people, and events that shaped the story of the very first Advent and shape our own lives today: https://tinyurl.com/yh2sexdw Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Is It So Hard to Forgive Yourself?90319d07-fff3-449a-a8eb-162939c56690Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Is It So Hard to Forgive Yourself? As Catholics, we believe in the forgiveness of our sins through the graces of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. But often, even though we are absolved but we can struggle to forgive ourselves for our past faults and failings. Today, Fr. Mike shares the main reason why we struggle to let go of the past and surrender to God who is our loving Father. What does God want this Advent? Simple. He wants you. He wants a personal encounter with you. This year, journey through Advent with &quot;Rejoice! Finding Your Place in the Advent Story,&quot; and learn about the places, people, and events that shaped the story of the very first Advent and shape our own lives today: https://tinyurl.com/yh2sexdw Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

As Catholics, we believe in the forgiveness of our sins through the graces of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. But often, even though we are absolved but we can struggle to forgive ourselves for our past faults and failings. Today, Fr. Mike shares the main reason why we struggle to let go of the past and surrender to God who is our loving Father. What does God want this Advent? Simple. He wants you. He wants a personal encounter with you. This year, journey through Advent with &quot;Rejoice! Finding Your Place in the Advent Story,&quot; and learn about the places, people, and events that shaped the story of the very first Advent and shape our own lives today: https://tinyurl.com/yh2sexdw Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Is It So Hard to Forgive Yourself?7b39fe05-24ab-4759-aab2-4a841e4d795eThu, 04 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHosea 8 – Reap the WhirlwindHosea 8

Hosea 8

fullHosea 8 – Reap the Whirlwind3a1dcf47-e523-44c8-a048-49274452428cThu, 04 Nov 2021 12:30:00 +0000643https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 30 - These Qualities Will Help You In Business: Tom BlomfieldIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Tom Blomfield has found multiple multi-million pound companies, but what is it which makes Tom such a successful serial-entrepreneur? In this moment clip, Tom reveals what he believes are the most significant qualities which made him the disruptive, industry-changing entrepreneur he is today. Episode 86 - https://g2ul0.app.link/KvEkNBrkTkb Tom: https://twitter.com/t_blom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Tom Blomfield has found multiple multi-million pound companies, but what is it which makes Tom such a successful serial-entrepreneur? In this moment clip, Tom reveals what he believes are the most significant qualities which made him the disruptive, industry-changing entrepreneur he is today. Episode 86 - https://g2ul0.app.link/KvEkNBrkTkb Tom: https://twitter.com/t_blom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 30 - These Qualities Will Help You In Business: Tom Blomfield2bd09fb2-8a93-45d6-b64e-e45e7dbd917bThu, 04 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000619https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe 7 Manliest Men in the BibleIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John go through Holy Writ and discuss 7 of the manliest men that are portrayed in Sacred Scripture. We discuss what makes these men masculine, holy, and a model example for us today. From battles, to sin, to repentance and transformation, we learn about their lives, their relationship with God, and how they embraced masculinity. In this episode we discuss; What makes a man authentic How Sacred Scripture teaches us about masculinity How a heart turned to God daily is unquestionably necessary How each man today can follow their example And More Read More from The Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/2018/10/the-many-faces-of-manhood/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John go through Holy Writ and discuss 7 of the manliest men that are portrayed in Sacred Scripture. We discuss what makes these men masculine, holy, and a model example for us today. From battles, to sin, to repentance and transformation, we learn about their lives, their relationship with God, and how they embraced masculinity. In this episode we discuss; What makes a man authentic How Sacred Scripture teaches us about masculinity How a heart turned to God daily is unquestionably necessary How each man today can follow their example And More Read More from The Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/2018/10/the-many-faces-of-manhood/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe 7 Manliest Men in the Bible0e3232b6-087c-4e92-93fb-8715251068e7Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:30:00 +00003660https://216.73.216.191/allTags#388 The Jewish Roots of Praying for the Dead - Joe HeschmeyerThe Jews of Jesus&#8217; time, like Jews today, prayed for the dead. Apologist Joe Heschmeyer looks at how Jesus and the early Church responded to this widespread practice and finds strong evidence that the Lord intended his Church to continue it. Cy Kellett: God&#8217;s people have always prayed for the dead. Joe Heschmeyer is next. A shocking change occurred when in the 16th century some Christians began to teach that we could not or should not pray for the dead. Jesus never said any such thing, nor did the apostles or the gospel writers, which raises a question. Cy Kellett: If the Jews pra…

The Jews of Jesus&#8217; time, like Jews today, prayed for the dead. Apologist Joe Heschmeyer looks at how Jesus and the early Church responded to this widespread practice and finds strong evidence that the Lord intended his Church to continue it. Cy Kellett: God&#8217;s people have always prayed for the dead. Joe Heschmeyer is next. A shocking change occurred when in the 16th century some Christians began to teach that we could not or should not pray for the dead. Jesus never said any such thing, nor did the apostles or the gospel writers, which raises a question. Cy Kellett: If the Jews pra…

#388 The Jewish Roots of Praying for the Dead - Joe Heschmeyerae7836b5-73e2-43f6-8b77-0e25d655a5a0Wed, 03 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/01/21 Your Feast Day Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints.One day, this will be your feast day.The Solemnity of All Saints is the day the Church has given us to celebrate and honor what God has done in the lives of the countless people He has redeemed and sanctified. Mass Readings from November 1st, 2021:Deuteronomy 6:2-6Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28Mark 12:28-34

Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints.One day, this will be your feast day.The Solemnity of All Saints is the day the Church has given us to celebrate and honor what God has done in the lives of the countless people He has redeemed and sanctified. Mass Readings from November 1st, 2021:Deuteronomy 6:2-6Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28Mark 12:28-34

full11/01/21 Your Feast Day405def04-772c-4645-8037-34313560cf4cMon, 01 Nov 2021 18:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/01/21 Your Feast Day Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints.One day, this will be your feast day.The Solemnity of All Saints is the day the Church has given us to celebrate and honor what God has done in the lives of the countless people He has redeemed and sanctified. Mass Readings from November 1st, 2021:Deuteronomy 6:2-6Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28Mark 12:28-34

Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints.One day, this will be your feast day.The Solemnity of All Saints is the day the Church has given us to celebrate and honor what God has done in the lives of the countless people He has redeemed and sanctified. Mass Readings from November 1st, 2021:Deuteronomy 6:2-6Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28Mark 12:28-34

full11/01/21 Your Feast Day1bdb3827-27fe-4399-91bc-768265e72dcaMon, 01 Nov 2021 18:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/01/21 Your Feast Day Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints.One day, this will be your feast day.The Solemnity of All Saints is the day the Church has given us to celebrate and honor what God has done in the lives of the countless people He has redeemed and sanctified. Mass Readings from November 1st, 2021:Deuteronomy 6:2-6Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28Mark 12:28-34

Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints.One day, this will be your feast day.The Solemnity of All Saints is the day the Church has given us to celebrate and honor what God has done in the lives of the countless people He has redeemed and sanctified. Mass Readings from November 1st, 2021:Deuteronomy 6:2-6Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28Mark 12:28-34

full11/01/21 Your Feast Day88896d9e-26b2-4930-a966-e3b48524e3a1Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/31/21 Learning to Lose: All is Lost Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. When all is lost, love God with all that's left. We are called to love God with everything. It is easier to love when we are winning, but are we able to love when we've lost? What if we have lost everything? When we've lost, we are most tempted to become bitter, resentful, and take back our love. But we are made to love God and we can trust God even in the midst of losing it all. Mass Readings from October 31st, 2021: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34

Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. When all is lost, love God with all that's left. We are called to love God with everything. It is easier to love when we are winning, but are we able to love when we've lost? What if we have lost everything? When we've lost, we are most tempted to become bitter, resentful, and take back our love. But we are made to love God and we can trust God even in the midst of losing it all. Mass Readings from October 31st, 2021: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34

full10/31/21 Learning to Lose: All is Lostc486a079-49e6-4337-be6a-bae4f6dd3d3dMon, 01 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/31/21 Learning to Lose: All is Lost Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. When all is lost, love God with all that's left. We are called to love God with everything. It is easier to love when we are winning, but are we able to love when we've lost? What if we have lost everything? When we've lost, we are most tempted to become bitter, resentful, and take back our love. But we are made to love God and we can trust God even in the midst of losing it all. Mass Readings from October 31st, 2021: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34

Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. When all is lost, love God with all that's left. We are called to love God with everything. It is easier to love when we are winning, but are we able to love when we've lost? What if we have lost everything? When we've lost, we are most tempted to become bitter, resentful, and take back our love. But we are made to love God and we can trust God even in the midst of losing it all. Mass Readings from October 31st, 2021: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34

full10/31/21 Learning to Lose: All is Losta3afa368-9c5f-4697-9038-2a606ba301deMon, 01 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/31/21 Learning to Lose: All is Lost Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. When all is lost, love God with all that's left. We are called to love God with everything. It is easier to love when we are winning, but are we able to love when we've lost? What if we have lost everything? When we've lost, we are most tempted to become bitter, resentful, and take back our love. But we are made to love God and we can trust God even in the midst of losing it all. Mass Readings from October 31st, 2021: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34

Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. When all is lost, love God with all that's left. We are called to love God with everything. It is easier to love when we are winning, but are we able to love when we've lost? What if we have lost everything? When we've lost, we are most tempted to become bitter, resentful, and take back our love. But we are made to love God and we can trust God even in the midst of losing it all. Mass Readings from October 31st, 2021: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34

full10/31/21 Learning to Lose: All is Lost329002a9-124b-49aa-88b5-ebc8a5648c52Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLife Changing Lessons From 100 Of The World’s Greatest MindsOf all the guests I’ve had on, these have been the moments that have impacted me most. I don’t often talk about the moments that I’ve found most personally moving, but I thought I’d share them with you today. I’ve selected six moments, from all the guests we’ve had on, that offer the most life-changing advice. If you’re new to this podcast, this is definitely the place to start. I found these moments the most meaningful, the most enlightening, and the most inspiring. From Elizabeth Day talking about the importance of failure, to Jamil Querishi talking about how you can find consistency, to Matthew Syed on building self-confidence and self-esteem. No matter who you are or where you are in your life, you’re sure to take something from this. We’ve all been on an incredible journey with this podcast, where we hear the stories, the challenges, the highs and lows, of the world's most successful people. These are the moments that have been truest to that vision. These aren’t necessarily the biggest names, but these snippets have meant most to me. I’m sure after listening to this, they’ll mean something special to you too. Episode 61: Jamil Qureshi - https://g2ul0.app.link/9Uurwa5tKkb Episode 77: Elizabeth Day - https://g2ul0.app.link/X3bK9KguKkb Episode 84: Matthew Syed - https://g2ul0.app.link/TsTmXvouKkb  Episode 65: Anna Hemmings - https://g2ul0.app.link/v3hqRoEuKkb Episode 96: Steve Peters - https://g2ul0.app.link/BDeUaN5uKkb Episode 101: Mo Gawdat - https://g2ul0.app.link/JuYBFRsvKkb  Follow Jamil: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-qureshi Follow Elizabeth: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elizabday Follow Matthew: Twitter - https://twitter.com/matthewsyed Follow Anna: https://www.annahemmings.com Follow Steve: https://chimpmanagement.com/professor-steve-peters Follow Mo: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Of all the guests I’ve had on, these have been the moments that have impacted me most. I don’t often talk about the moments that I’ve found most personally moving, but I thought I’d share them with you today. I’ve selected six moments, from all the guests we’ve had on, that offer the most life-changing advice. If you’re new to this podcast, this is definitely the place to start. I found these moments the most meaningful, the most enlightening, and the most inspiring. From Elizabeth Day talking about the importance of failure, to Jamil Querishi talking about how you can find consistency, to Matthew Syed on building self-confidence and self-esteem. No matter who you are or where you are in your life, you’re sure to take something from this. We’ve all been on an incredible journey with this podcast, where we hear the stories, the challenges, the highs and lows, of the world's most successful people. These are the moments that have been truest to that vision. These aren’t necessarily the biggest names, but these snippets have meant most to me. I’m sure after listening to this, they’ll mean something special to you too. Episode 61: Jamil Qureshi - https://g2ul0.app.link/9Uurwa5tKkb Episode 77: Elizabeth Day - https://g2ul0.app.link/X3bK9KguKkb Episode 84: Matthew Syed - https://g2ul0.app.link/TsTmXvouKkb  Episode 65: Anna Hemmings - https://g2ul0.app.link/v3hqRoEuKkb Episode 96: Steve Peters - https://g2ul0.app.link/BDeUaN5uKkb Episode 101: Mo Gawdat - https://g2ul0.app.link/JuYBFRsvKkb  Follow Jamil: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-qureshi Follow Elizabeth: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elizabday Follow Matthew: Twitter - https://twitter.com/matthewsyed Follow Anna: https://www.annahemmings.com Follow Steve: https://chimpmanagement.com/professor-steve-peters Follow Mo: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullLife Changing Lessons From 100 Of The World’s Greatest Minds27360d19-5299-457e-9dba-73c23499f704Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +00003670https://216.73.216.191/allTags#219A: Exodus part 21: Trumpets sound and Walls Fall&nbsp;Joshua 6 I respect each family's ages &amp; stages of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. If you’ve missed the Exodus series, please go back and listen as they build upon each other. This is the last story in our Exodus series! We did it! Today we get to hear the the walls of Jericho fall and God's people enter the land. They obey using trumpets and shouts to make the wall fall. We apply that obeying God doesn't always look like we think it would. &nbsp;Sometimes we think it will look like superhero work or will be shown on the news BUT our every day obedience to God matters and may seem small but it's really, really BIG.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

&nbsp;Joshua 6 I respect each family's ages &amp; stages of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. If you’ve missed the Exodus series, please go back and listen as they build upon each other. This is the last story in our Exodus series! We did it! Today we get to hear the the walls of Jericho fall and God's people enter the land. They obey using trumpets and shouts to make the wall fall. We apply that obeying God doesn't always look like we think it would. &nbsp;Sometimes we think it will look like superhero work or will be shown on the news BUT our every day obedience to God matters and may seem small but it's really, really BIG.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#219A: Exodus part 21: Trumpets sound and Walls Fall9a970259-811c-4fae-b250-7c7dc255ab91Sat, 30 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000800https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo I Have to Go to Mass? Sunday Obligation Explained Why do we go to Mass every Sunday? Is it because of what we “get out of it”? Is it the way it makes us feel? Is it out of love for God? Or something even deeper and more profound? Today, Fr. Mike explains the Church’s teaching on Sunday Mass obligation, and why this is the way that God has asked us to worship him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why do we go to Mass every Sunday? Is it because of what we “get out of it”? Is it the way it makes us feel? Is it out of love for God? Or something even deeper and more profound? Today, Fr. Mike explains the Church’s teaching on Sunday Mass obligation, and why this is the way that God has asked us to worship him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo I Have to Go to Mass? Sunday Obligation Explained73ffefe9-f911-4bb0-93f5-ba0a45273c95Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo I Have to Go to Mass? Sunday Obligation Explained Why do we go to Mass every Sunday? Is it because of what we “get out of it”? Is it the way it makes us feel? Is it out of love for God? Or something even deeper and more profound? Today, Fr. Mike explains the Church’s teaching on Sunday Mass obligation, and why this is the way that God has asked us to worship him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why do we go to Mass every Sunday? Is it because of what we “get out of it”? Is it the way it makes us feel? Is it out of love for God? Or something even deeper and more profound? Today, Fr. Mike explains the Church’s teaching on Sunday Mass obligation, and why this is the way that God has asked us to worship him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo I Have to Go to Mass? Sunday Obligation Explainedd28cc7f0-c33f-4ffc-9947-ba253f6ac691Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHosea 6-7 – Israel UnrepentantHosea 6-7

Hosea 6-7

fullHosea 6-7 – Israel Unrepentantb38d23f7-5788-49cb-8d40-0b0270063101Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:30:00 +00001042https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 29 - How To Fearlessly Pursue Your Dreams: Ben WilliamsIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. We’ve all got dreams, yet not everyone is willing to pursue them. So what does it actually take in order to achieve the life of our dreams? I put this question to Ben Williams, former Royal Marine, to find out how he found his purpose and turned his life around. Episode 68 - https://g2ul0.app.link/jhWxHvDnHkb Ben: https://www.instagram.com/ben_williams_cm/ Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StevenBartlettYT?sub_confirmation=1 The Diary Of A CEO live - Sign up here - https://g2ul0.app.link/diaryofaceolive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. We’ve all got dreams, yet not everyone is willing to pursue them. So what does it actually take in order to achieve the life of our dreams? I put this question to Ben Williams, former Royal Marine, to find out how he found his purpose and turned his life around. Episode 68 - https://g2ul0.app.link/jhWxHvDnHkb Ben: https://www.instagram.com/ben_williams_cm/ Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StevenBartlettYT?sub_confirmation=1 The Diary Of A CEO live - Sign up here - https://g2ul0.app.link/diaryofaceolive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 29 - How To Fearlessly Pursue Your Dreams: Ben Williamsba1d89c0-e14d-4432-bd03-25f59012d998Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000724https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShould A Gentleman Know How To Fight? With UFC World Champion Bas RuttenIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by legendary UFC Hall of Fame fighter, Bas Rutten, to discuss his life as a world champion fighter and how his Catholic Faith has changed everything he does. We have time to discuss his life of ultimate discipline and the similarities between physical training and spiritual combat. Bas's conversion to Faith is incredible and matches well with his life as a world-renowned fighter and MMA champion. In this episode we discuss; His childhood being bullied His most memorable fights His conversion to the Catholic Faith What his faith life currently looks like and his devotion to the Rosary What a world champion fighter has to say about peace And More Sebastiaan “Bas” Rutten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɑs ˈrʏtə(n)];) is a Dutch retired mixed martial artist (MMA), Karate and Taekwondo blackbelt, and Muay Thai kickboxer. He was a UFC Heavyweight Champion, a three-time King of Pancrase world champion, and finished his career on a 22 fight unbeaten streak (21 wins, 1 draw ) . Bas has been inducted to the UFC Hall of Fame in 2015. He suffered severe asthma in his childhood years and inspired by his struggle breathing developed the https://www.o2trainer.com. When Bas is not teaching at his gym in Westlake Village , he might be working on some acting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bas_Rutten or commentating at https://www.karate.com/ with Kenny Rice. https://basrutten.com/ -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by legendary UFC Hall of Fame fighter, Bas Rutten, to discuss his life as a world champion fighter and how his Catholic Faith has changed everything he does. We have time to discuss his life of ultimate discipline and the similarities between physical training and spiritual combat. Bas's conversion to Faith is incredible and matches well with his life as a world-renowned fighter and MMA champion. In this episode we discuss; His childhood being bullied His most memorable fights His conversion to the Catholic Faith What his faith life currently looks like and his devotion to the Rosary What a world champion fighter has to say about peace And More Sebastiaan “Bas” Rutten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɑs ˈrʏtə(n)];) is a Dutch retired mixed martial artist (MMA), Karate and Taekwondo blackbelt, and Muay Thai kickboxer. He was a UFC Heavyweight Champion, a three-time King of Pancrase world champion, and finished his career on a 22 fight unbeaten streak (21 wins, 1 draw ) . Bas has been inducted to the UFC Hall of Fame in 2015. He suffered severe asthma in his childhood years and inspired by his struggle breathing developed the https://www.o2trainer.com. When Bas is not teaching at his gym in Westlake Village , he might be working on some acting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bas_Rutten or commentating at https://www.karate.com/ with Kenny Rice. https://basrutten.com/ -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullShould A Gentleman Know How To Fight? With UFC World Champion Bas Rutten00eaa5c1-82e8-476b-80ed-89c5f3b339eaWed, 27 Oct 2021 20:30:00 +00004421https://216.73.216.191/allTags#387 Netflix&#8217;s Midnight Mass: Four Views of Death - Joe HeschmeyerNetflix goes heavy Catholic in its series Midnight Mass. But does it get the Catholic view of death right? Apologist Joe Heschmeyer joins us for a discussion of the various takes on death presented in Midnight Mass. Cy Kellett: Catholic take on Netflix&#8217;s Midnight Mass, Joe Heschmeyer is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and one thing that we know in this movie era, in this era of the moving image, the Catholic church looks good on film. And they did it again in a n…

Netflix goes heavy Catholic in its series Midnight Mass. But does it get the Catholic view of death right? Apologist Joe Heschmeyer joins us for a discussion of the various takes on death presented in Midnight Mass. Cy Kellett: Catholic take on Netflix&#8217;s Midnight Mass, Joe Heschmeyer is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and one thing that we know in this movie era, in this era of the moving image, the Catholic church looks good on film. And they did it again in a n…

#387 Netflix&#8217;s Midnight Mass: Four Views of Death - Joe Heschmeyer55ce55f9-66d5-45c6-8762-2f42cf29b94eWed, 27 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/24/21 Learning to Lose: Get Up Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Life is about losing. It is not about quitting. It is one thing to lose. It is another thing when those losses begin to stack up and we get to the point where we haven't just lost...we've been beaten. We can wind up feeling defeated. Into this place of defeat, God Himself speaks into our loss and our shame, telling us what is needed. Mass Readings from October 24th, 2021: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalms 126:1-6Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Life is about losing. It is not about quitting. It is one thing to lose. It is another thing when those losses begin to stack up and we get to the point where we haven't just lost...we've been beaten. We can wind up feeling defeated. Into this place of defeat, God Himself speaks into our loss and our shame, telling us what is needed. Mass Readings from October 24th, 2021: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalms 126:1-6Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52

full10/24/21 Learning to Lose: Get Up3e769a20-63df-4c5c-8cce-fc08a257055fMon, 25 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/24/21 Learning to Lose: Get Up Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Life is about losing. It is not about quitting. It is one thing to lose. It is another thing when those losses begin to stack up and we get to the point where we haven't just lost...we've been beaten. We can wind up feeling defeated. Into this place of defeat, God Himself speaks into our loss and our shame, telling us what is needed. Mass Readings from October 24th, 2021: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalms 126:1-6Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Life is about losing. It is not about quitting. It is one thing to lose. It is another thing when those losses begin to stack up and we get to the point where we haven't just lost...we've been beaten. We can wind up feeling defeated. Into this place of defeat, God Himself speaks into our loss and our shame, telling us what is needed. Mass Readings from October 24th, 2021: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalms 126:1-6Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52

full10/24/21 Learning to Lose: Get Up75705880-cc2d-4b3b-bdbf-c8c3eccf4ebcMon, 25 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/24/21 Learning to Lose: Get Up Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Life is about losing. It is not about quitting. It is one thing to lose. It is another thing when those losses begin to stack up and we get to the point where we haven't just lost...we've been beaten. We can wind up feeling defeated. Into this place of defeat, God Himself speaks into our loss and our shame, telling us what is needed. Mass Readings from October 24th, 2021: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalms 126:1-6Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Life is about losing. It is not about quitting. It is one thing to lose. It is another thing when those losses begin to stack up and we get to the point where we haven't just lost...we've been beaten. We can wind up feeling defeated. Into this place of defeat, God Himself speaks into our loss and our shame, telling us what is needed. Mass Readings from October 24th, 2021: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalms 126:1-6Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52

full10/24/21 Learning to Lose: Get Up3f408a26-6059-44f0-9527-fa163d691e6aMon, 25 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags6 BEST Pieces Of Business Advice That Made Me MillionsThis episode, we’re doing something a bit different and I answer the questions that are most pressing to you. Over the past few weeks, more and more people have been reaching out to me for my advice and my opinion on the issues that matter most to them.  We’re covering everything from how to best focus your time, imposter syndrome, what character traits it takes to build a successful business, how to reach out to successful people for advice, and what motivates me to get out of bed in the morning. Thinking about things so directly helped put them in a bit more perspective for me, and I hope they can for you as well. In this community, we’re all about helping everyone, no matter who they are, to be the best version of themselves. We’ve had some incredible stories in the last few weeks, and we’ve got more to come. But I thought it would be important to pause, reflect, and take a step back. In the process I’ve found more clarity about some things important to me, and I think after listening to this you will too. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, we’re doing something a bit different and I answer the questions that are most pressing to you. Over the past few weeks, more and more people have been reaching out to me for my advice and my opinion on the issues that matter most to them.  We’re covering everything from how to best focus your time, imposter syndrome, what character traits it takes to build a successful business, how to reach out to successful people for advice, and what motivates me to get out of bed in the morning. Thinking about things so directly helped put them in a bit more perspective for me, and I hope they can for you as well. In this community, we’re all about helping everyone, no matter who they are, to be the best version of themselves. We’ve had some incredible stories in the last few weeks, and we’ve got more to come. But I thought it would be important to pause, reflect, and take a step back. In the process I’ve found more clarity about some things important to me, and I think after listening to this you will too. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full6 BEST Pieces Of Business Advice That Made Me Millions2a93a5ac-7cd6-483c-8314-812cda9d593aMon, 25 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +00001666https://216.73.216.191/allTags#218A: Exodus part 20: 12 Stones to RememberJoshua 3 &amp; 4 I respect each family's ages &amp; stages of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. If you’ve missed the Exodus series, please go back and listen as they build upon each other. Today we hear God provide in another mighty way as they begin to cross over to Jericho. We will recall similar ways He provided earlier in Exodus and how He told them to keep items to help their descendants remember. Last time it was a jar of manna and this time, it's something different. God knows we are prone to forget and He wants us to give ourselves and the next generation, reminders of how faithful He is. We hear what the Israelites used for their reminders and discuss what we have in our own lives that serve as reminders of God's faithfullness. &nbsp; Thanks for tuning in. We are just about done with our Exodus series and we hope you've enjoyed them. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joshua 3 &amp; 4 I respect each family's ages &amp; stages of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. If you’ve missed the Exodus series, please go back and listen as they build upon each other. Today we hear God provide in another mighty way as they begin to cross over to Jericho. We will recall similar ways He provided earlier in Exodus and how He told them to keep items to help their descendants remember. Last time it was a jar of manna and this time, it's something different. God knows we are prone to forget and He wants us to give ourselves and the next generation, reminders of how faithful He is. We hear what the Israelites used for their reminders and discuss what we have in our own lives that serve as reminders of God's faithfullness. &nbsp; Thanks for tuning in. We are just about done with our Exodus series and we hope you've enjoyed them. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#218A: Exodus part 20: 12 Stones to Remember6fa54ebf-82a3-42ae-85d6-f2047b89699cSat, 23 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000643https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Do Jews and Christians Have Different Sabbath Days? Have you ever wondered why we celebrate the Sabbath on Sunday? Have you asked yourself, what does Jesus mean when he says, “Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them.&quot; (Mt 5:17) And why does this new covenant change the Sabbath? &quot;...This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.&quot; (Lk. 22:20) Today, Fr. Mike delves into the scriptural roots of the Sabbath and why we as Catholics celebrate it on Sunday and not Saturday as the Jewish people still do today. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever wondered why we celebrate the Sabbath on Sunday? Have you asked yourself, what does Jesus mean when he says, “Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them.&quot; (Mt 5:17) And why does this new covenant change the Sabbath? &quot;...This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.&quot; (Lk. 22:20) Today, Fr. Mike delves into the scriptural roots of the Sabbath and why we as Catholics celebrate it on Sunday and not Saturday as the Jewish people still do today. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Do Jews and Christians Have Different Sabbath Days?6a9216fe-ebf8-4044-aaa0-f9ed728e9a82Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Do Jews and Christians Have Different Sabbath Days? Have you ever wondered why we celebrate the Sabbath on Sunday? Have you asked yourself, what does Jesus mean when he says, “Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them.&quot; (Mt 5:17) And why does this new covenant change the Sabbath? &quot;...This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.&quot; (Lk. 22:20) Today, Fr. Mike delves into the scriptural roots of the Sabbath and why we as Catholics celebrate it on Sunday and not Saturday as the Jewish people still do today. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever wondered why we celebrate the Sabbath on Sunday? Have you asked yourself, what does Jesus mean when he says, “Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them.&quot; (Mt 5:17) And why does this new covenant change the Sabbath? &quot;...This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.&quot; (Lk. 22:20) Today, Fr. Mike delves into the scriptural roots of the Sabbath and why we as Catholics celebrate it on Sunday and not Saturday as the Jewish people still do today. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Do Jews and Christians Have Different Sabbath Days?8868f093-35a2-4929-bda5-270a2367f731Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHosea 5 – Judgment Against IsraelHosea 5

Hosea 5

fullHosea 5 – Judgment Against Israelc29b0641-e3d8-4a1a-9221-3afcec6b49cbThu, 21 Oct 2021 12:30:00 +0000693https://216.73.216.191/allTags#386 Forgiveness: Jesus Gave Amazing Power to Priests - Karlo BroussardSome Christians miss or explain away the amazing gift that Jesus gave his Church when he told the Apostles, &#8220;Whose sins you forgive are forgiven&#8230;&#8221; This unique moment is given to us in John 20:23. Karlo Broussard joins us to explain why the most obvious reading is the right one &#8212; Christ gave the Apostles the power to forgive sins. Cy Kellett: Did Jesus give the church a sacrament of confession or not? Karlo Broussard is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy K…

Some Christians miss or explain away the amazing gift that Jesus gave his Church when he told the Apostles, &#8220;Whose sins you forgive are forgiven&#8230;&#8221; This unique moment is given to us in John 20:23. Karlo Broussard joins us to explain why the most obvious reading is the right one &#8212; Christ gave the Apostles the power to forgive sins. Cy Kellett: Did Jesus give the church a sacrament of confession or not? Karlo Broussard is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy K…

#386 Forgiveness: Jesus Gave Amazing Power to Priests - Karlo Broussard7aeeb508-66d7-494c-b898-3cf1fddc3143Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 28 - How To Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs: Anna HemmingsIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Anna Hemmings MBE has won a staggering 11 World and European Championship Kayaking medals with 9 of them being gold. By the age of 24 she had been a World Champion 3 times and competed at the Olympic Games and in 2010 she was awarded an MBE for her services to sport. In this moment episode, Anna reveals how we can replace our negative and limiting beliefs with a stronger, more positive mindset. Episode 65 - https://g2ul0.app.link/SkwOXQ8uvkb Anna: https://www.annahemmings.com/ https://twitter.com/annahemmings Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StevenBartlettYT?sub_confirmation=1 The Diary Of A CEO live - Sign up here - https://g2ul0.app.link/diaryofaceolive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Anna Hemmings MBE has won a staggering 11 World and European Championship Kayaking medals with 9 of them being gold. By the age of 24 she had been a World Champion 3 times and competed at the Olympic Games and in 2010 she was awarded an MBE for her services to sport. In this moment episode, Anna reveals how we can replace our negative and limiting beliefs with a stronger, more positive mindset. Episode 65 - https://g2ul0.app.link/SkwOXQ8uvkb Anna: https://www.annahemmings.com/ https://twitter.com/annahemmings Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StevenBartlettYT?sub_confirmation=1 The Diary Of A CEO live - Sign up here - https://g2ul0.app.link/diaryofaceolive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 28 - How To Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs: Anna Hemmings6ef7c59f-42e0-4c85-8105-b5948317d982Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000715https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMaster Craftsman On Making Guitars & GodIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by a 3rd Generation Master Luthier, Jarrett Schaub. As we work to build up a culture of holy men, we are blessed to have Jarrett share with us how to build guitars and how God has affected his life as a guitar maker, husband, and father. Join us as we discuss the joys of music, family, faith, and leisure. In this episode we discuss; How to get started making guitars How man needs leisure to become holy The greatest moment in building guitars Jarrett's incredible conversion to Catholicism story And More Jarrett Schaub is a devout Catholic convert, husband, father, and third generation luthier hand-crafting custom acoustic guitars in Evergreen, Colorado. Jarrett grew up in a large family of musicians, a heritage which began with his grandfather Reid Schaub—a talented guitarist who played for Buddy Holly during his college years in Lubbock, Texas. Reid later joined The Leon River Stump Jumpers before creating his own family band, which included his four children. The youngest, Jarrett’s father Roland, went on to lead a touring band in the 90's, and he's still playing venues in Texas today. Jarrett spent his childhood surrounded by guitars and live music, and by age 14 had mastered the guitar by playing along to his father’s cassette tape recordings. He eventually found himself on stage as well, touring as Jarrett Schaub and the Vagabonds for several years throughout Texas. He stepped away in 2012 to focus on his growing family. Jarrett built his first guitar in 2002 in his grandfather's guitar shop. Reid Schaub had been building acoustic guitars and mandolins since 1968, and he was eager to pass his wisdom on to future generations. For many years the Schaub family held weekly sessions in Reid’s guitar shop, with three generations of Schaub men learning and working together under one roof. Website - https://www.schaubhaus.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/schaubhaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by a 3rd Generation Master Luthier, Jarrett Schaub. As we work to build up a culture of holy men, we are blessed to have Jarrett share with us how to build guitars and how God has affected his life as a guitar maker, husband, and father. Join us as we discuss the joys of music, family, faith, and leisure. In this episode we discuss; How to get started making guitars How man needs leisure to become holy The greatest moment in building guitars Jarrett's incredible conversion to Catholicism story And More Jarrett Schaub is a devout Catholic convert, husband, father, and third generation luthier hand-crafting custom acoustic guitars in Evergreen, Colorado. Jarrett grew up in a large family of musicians, a heritage which began with his grandfather Reid Schaub—a talented guitarist who played for Buddy Holly during his college years in Lubbock, Texas. Reid later joined The Leon River Stump Jumpers before creating his own family band, which included his four children. The youngest, Jarrett’s father Roland, went on to lead a touring band in the 90's, and he's still playing venues in Texas today. Jarrett spent his childhood surrounded by guitars and live music, and by age 14 had mastered the guitar by playing along to his father’s cassette tape recordings. He eventually found himself on stage as well, touring as Jarrett Schaub and the Vagabonds for several years throughout Texas. He stepped away in 2012 to focus on his growing family. Jarrett built his first guitar in 2002 in his grandfather's guitar shop. Reid Schaub had been building acoustic guitars and mandolins since 1968, and he was eager to pass his wisdom on to future generations. For many years the Schaub family held weekly sessions in Reid’s guitar shop, with three generations of Schaub men learning and working together under one roof. Website - https://www.schaubhaus.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/schaubhaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMaster Craftsman On Making Guitars & God408ab625-a821-4ef2-b772-2ace027c5634Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:35:00 +00003390https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKids' voices to be used for episodes deadline 10/24/21This is not our normal episode but is an information update. For November, we are talking about gratitude. If your child would like their voice to be featured in the November episodes, simply record them saying: 1. Their name 2. What they are thankful for You can record using the voice memo function on your device and email this to biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com by 10/24/21. I can't wait to hear from the kids and I hope they enjoy participating in this!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is not our normal episode but is an information update. For November, we are talking about gratitude. If your child would like their voice to be featured in the November episodes, simply record them saying: 1. Their name 2. What they are thankful for You can record using the voice memo function on your device and email this to biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com by 10/24/21. I can't wait to hear from the kids and I hope they enjoy participating in this!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullKids' voices to be used for episodes deadline 10/24/21f0144e1e-994a-4c12-847c-349d8705b489Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +000076https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/17/21 Learning to Lose: Winner or Witness? Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Life isn't about power, it is about being poured out. The world sees life as being about winning. And to win is to gain power and influence. If a person wins they get power, and with that power they can re-shape the world as they see fit. But a Christian view of winning is different. Life is not about power, it is about being poured out. Life isn't about winning, it is about witnessing. Mass Readings from October 17th, 2021: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-20, 22Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Life isn't about power, it is about being poured out. The world sees life as being about winning. And to win is to gain power and influence. If a person wins they get power, and with that power they can re-shape the world as they see fit. But a Christian view of winning is different. Life is not about power, it is about being poured out. Life isn't about winning, it is about witnessing. Mass Readings from October 17th, 2021: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-20, 22Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45

full10/17/21 Learning to Lose: Winner or Witness?66aa5447-e29b-494f-a0bd-b59d8da0491dMon, 18 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/17/21 Learning to Lose: Winner or Witness? Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Life isn't about power, it is about being poured out. The world sees life as being about winning. And to win is to gain power and influence. If a person wins they get power, and with that power they can re-shape the world as they see fit. But a Christian view of winning is different. Life is not about power, it is about being poured out. Life isn't about winning, it is about witnessing. Mass Readings from October 17th, 2021: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-20, 22Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Life isn't about power, it is about being poured out. The world sees life as being about winning. And to win is to gain power and influence. If a person wins they get power, and with that power they can re-shape the world as they see fit. But a Christian view of winning is different. Life is not about power, it is about being poured out. Life isn't about winning, it is about witnessing. Mass Readings from October 17th, 2021: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-20, 22Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45

full10/17/21 Learning to Lose: Winner or Witness?dd2067df-751c-44d7-9d20-0e4ffe40a186Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/17/21 Learning to Lose: Winner or Witness? Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Life isn't about power, it is about being poured out. The world sees life as being about winning. And to win is to gain power and influence. If a person wins they get power, and with that power they can re-shape the world as they see fit. But a Christian view of winning is different. Life is not about power, it is about being poured out. Life isn't about winning, it is about witnessing. Mass Readings from October 17th, 2021: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-20, 22Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Life isn't about power, it is about being poured out. The world sees life as being about winning. And to win is to gain power and influence. If a person wins they get power, and with that power they can re-shape the world as they see fit. But a Christian view of winning is different. Life is not about power, it is about being poured out. Life isn't about winning, it is about witnessing. Mass Readings from October 17th, 2021: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-20, 22Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45

full10/17/21 Learning to Lose: Winner or Witness?f68121dd-6686-44a3-bbf1-92e2165423aeMon, 18 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDavid Gandy: Highest Paid Male Model Opens Up About Insecurities & Imposter SyndromeDavid Gandy is an icon and an inspiration. Once the highest paid model in the UK, the first man to ever hold that title, David changed male modelling for good. An icon of rounded masculinity as well as rugged good looks, David has been shining a torch for men for over two decades now. Today, David tells us what it took to reach the top. Starting out as a pizza delivery boy in Essex, David has always had the attitude of wanting to be the best. Some things never change. Whether that’s staying till midnight in order to get that last delivery and be the number one delivery boy, or training in the gym five times a week in order to get to the top of modelling. Now, David has his own label, which he’s launching in November. Creating a unique combination of lifestyle and fashion, David is taking a bold step in launching a business that’s uniquely his own. But he’s just doing what he’s always done, inspiring men to be the best version of themselves. Follow David: Website - https://www.davidgandywellwear.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidgandy_official Twitter - https://twitter.com/DGandyOfficial Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Gandy is an icon and an inspiration. Once the highest paid model in the UK, the first man to ever hold that title, David changed male modelling for good. An icon of rounded masculinity as well as rugged good looks, David has been shining a torch for men for over two decades now. Today, David tells us what it took to reach the top. Starting out as a pizza delivery boy in Essex, David has always had the attitude of wanting to be the best. Some things never change. Whether that’s staying till midnight in order to get that last delivery and be the number one delivery boy, or training in the gym five times a week in order to get to the top of modelling. Now, David has his own label, which he’s launching in November. Creating a unique combination of lifestyle and fashion, David is taking a bold step in launching a business that’s uniquely his own. But he’s just doing what he’s always done, inspiring men to be the best version of themselves. Follow David: Website - https://www.davidgandywellwear.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidgandy_official Twitter - https://twitter.com/DGandyOfficial Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDavid Gandy: Highest Paid Male Model Opens Up About Insecurities & Imposter Syndromef238df69-b275-4898-ae0a-87c0e40bf15dMon, 18 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +00003576https://216.73.216.191/allTags#217A: Exodus part 19: The Lord Your God is with You WHEREVER you Go.&nbsp;Deuteronomy 31, &amp; 34:10-12, Joshua 1 &amp; 2 &nbsp;I respect each family's ages &amp; stages of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. If you’ve missed the Exodus series, please go back and listen as they build upon each other.&nbsp; Today we hear Moses dies at 120 yrs old and Joshua takes over leading the people. God reminds them over and over again to not be afraid... that HE will be with them wherever they go. The people prepare to enter Jericho but 2 spies assess the land first and they receive help from Rahab. Rahab has heard of God's mighty works and offers to help them. We apply the truth that God is &nbsp;with us too; even on those sad or frustrating days, God is with us! &nbsp;We can be encouraged as Joshua was.&nbsp; Thanks for tuning in. We are just about done with our Exodus series and we hope you've enjoyed them. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

&nbsp;Deuteronomy 31, &amp; 34:10-12, Joshua 1 &amp; 2 &nbsp;I respect each family's ages &amp; stages of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. If you’ve missed the Exodus series, please go back and listen as they build upon each other.&nbsp; Today we hear Moses dies at 120 yrs old and Joshua takes over leading the people. God reminds them over and over again to not be afraid... that HE will be with them wherever they go. The people prepare to enter Jericho but 2 spies assess the land first and they receive help from Rahab. Rahab has heard of God's mighty works and offers to help them. We apply the truth that God is &nbsp;with us too; even on those sad or frustrating days, God is with us! &nbsp;We can be encouraged as Joshua was.&nbsp; Thanks for tuning in. We are just about done with our Exodus series and we hope you've enjoyed them. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#217A: Exodus part 19: The Lord Your God is with You WHEREVER you Go.e925a6a8-2d48-493d-8eda-895d76bb2ba9Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000994https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy is Faith a Virtue? Do We Need Faith? Have you heard the phrase, &quot;never doubt in the darkness what you knew was true in the light?&quot; Do you find yourself intellectually convinced that our faith makes sense but in times of difficulty, struggle to assent to those truths?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you heard the phrase, &quot;never doubt in the darkness what you knew was true in the light?&quot; Do you find yourself intellectually convinced that our faith makes sense but in times of difficulty, struggle to assent to those truths?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy is Faith a Virtue? Do We Need Faith?29cbb303-170f-4a52-ae50-e765505c3918Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy is Faith a Virtue? Do We Need Faith? Have you heard the phrase, &quot;never doubt in the darkness what you knew was true in the light?&quot; Do you find yourself intellectually convinced that our faith makes sense but in times of difficulty, struggle to assent to those truths?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you heard the phrase, &quot;never doubt in the darkness what you knew was true in the light?&quot; Do you find yourself intellectually convinced that our faith makes sense but in times of difficulty, struggle to assent to those truths?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy is Faith a Virtue? Do We Need Faith?08c89f8d-af88-40f5-906a-54283a0bca5eThu, 14 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHosea 4 – The Charge Against IsraelHosea 4

Hosea 4

fullHosea 4 – The Charge Against Israel156f0a14-e291-41d7-a5a8-4c651206ca93Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:30:00 +0000858https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 27 - How To Become The Person You Want To Be: Prof. Steve PetersIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Steve Peters is a doctor, a psychiatrist, a professor and a mental coach for the world’s top athletes and business leaders. He’s also the author of “The Chimp Paradox”, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and put forward the groundbreaking ‘Chimp model’ for understanding how our brains work. In this moment episode, Steve helps us understand how our brains work and reveals what is actually driving us to do what we do and be who we are. Episode 96 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDDNI3irZMg Steve: https://chimpmanagement.com/professor-steve-peters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Steve Peters is a doctor, a psychiatrist, a professor and a mental coach for the world’s top athletes and business leaders. He’s also the author of “The Chimp Paradox”, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and put forward the groundbreaking ‘Chimp model’ for understanding how our brains work. In this moment episode, Steve helps us understand how our brains work and reveals what is actually driving us to do what we do and be who we are. Episode 96 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDDNI3irZMg Steve: https://chimpmanagement.com/professor-steve-peters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 27 - How To Become The Person You Want To Be: Prof. Steve Peters4e1f4de5-1698-4fcd-8040-2328643dfb4fThu, 14 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000733https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPipe Smoking The Catholic WayIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John meet Kadesh Swanson, a Catholic artisan pipe maker, to discuss the joys of smoking a pipe and the benefits it has to our lives and souls. We go into the transcendentals inherently found in the craft of making high-quality pipes, as well as how fraternity, contemplation, and more can be found in smoking. Join us as we unpack the rich history of pipe smoking. In this episode we discuss; How to get started making pipes How pipe smoking is rich in history and tradition How God can use a craft or trade to bring you closer to Him The beauty found in enjoying a pipe And More Kadesh J Swanson (pronounced Kuh-day-sh) was born and raised in the Pacific northwest. He has been a Catholic his whole life and a pipe maker for close to 8 years. He loves studying theology, and spending time with his family. When he is not in the shop making pipes he is usually at a farmers market making tacos for the locals. Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/kjpipes Video: https://vimeo.com/326082806 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John meet Kadesh Swanson, a Catholic artisan pipe maker, to discuss the joys of smoking a pipe and the benefits it has to our lives and souls. We go into the transcendentals inherently found in the craft of making high-quality pipes, as well as how fraternity, contemplation, and more can be found in smoking. Join us as we unpack the rich history of pipe smoking. In this episode we discuss; How to get started making pipes How pipe smoking is rich in history and tradition How God can use a craft or trade to bring you closer to Him The beauty found in enjoying a pipe And More Kadesh J Swanson (pronounced Kuh-day-sh) was born and raised in the Pacific northwest. He has been a Catholic his whole life and a pipe maker for close to 8 years. He loves studying theology, and spending time with his family. When he is not in the shop making pipes he is usually at a farmers market making tacos for the locals. Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/kjpipes Video: https://vimeo.com/326082806 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullPipe Smoking The Catholic Wayaee3fc9c-165f-4b36-82c1-266002cf1f2fWed, 13 Oct 2021 20:40:00 +00004194https://216.73.216.191/allTags#385 You&#8217;re Doing Catholic Politics Wrong - Andrew Willard JonesCatholics in politics are big in the news these days. But a truly Catholic politics might not be what you think. We talk about the meaning of politics form a Catholic perspective with theologian Andrew Willard Jones author of new book, The Two Cities: A History of Christian Politics. Cy Kellett: What is the place of the church in politics? Andrew Willard Jones is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, The Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. Before we start, let me just review where we are as Catholics in the public …

Catholics in politics are big in the news these days. But a truly Catholic politics might not be what you think. We talk about the meaning of politics form a Catholic perspective with theologian Andrew Willard Jones author of new book, The Two Cities: A History of Christian Politics. Cy Kellett: What is the place of the church in politics? Andrew Willard Jones is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, The Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. Before we start, let me just review where we are as Catholics in the public …

#385 You&#8217;re Doing Catholic Politics Wrong - Andrew Willard Jones56f66721-bfce-444e-b120-3a3248caa402Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/10/21 Holding On: Holding On to You Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What you've been holding on to ends up holding on to you. Anything can keep us from Heaven. Anything that we prefer over and over (and anything that we defer putting down over and over) can end up holding on to us. There are times when we've chosen so often that we no longer have a choice. And there are times when we have put off letting go so often that we can't put it down. And we find ourselves stuck. What do we hold on to then? Mass Readings from October 10th, 2021: Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalms 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What you've been holding on to ends up holding on to you. Anything can keep us from Heaven. Anything that we prefer over and over (and anything that we defer putting down over and over) can end up holding on to us. There are times when we've chosen so often that we no longer have a choice. And there are times when we have put off letting go so often that we can't put it down. And we find ourselves stuck. What do we hold on to then? Mass Readings from October 10th, 2021: Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalms 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30

full10/10/21 Holding On: Holding On to You6d2f3a90-0abc-4ca8-bb1c-c6b60282b3f7Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/10/21 Holding On: Holding On to You Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What you've been holding on to ends up holding on to you. Anything can keep us from Heaven. Anything that we prefer over and over (and anything that we defer putting down over and over) can end up holding on to us. There are times when we've chosen so often that we no longer have a choice. And there are times when we have put off letting go so often that we can't put it down. And we find ourselves stuck. What do we hold on to then? Mass Readings from October 10th, 2021: Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalms 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What you've been holding on to ends up holding on to you. Anything can keep us from Heaven. Anything that we prefer over and over (and anything that we defer putting down over and over) can end up holding on to us. There are times when we've chosen so often that we no longer have a choice. And there are times when we have put off letting go so often that we can't put it down. And we find ourselves stuck. What do we hold on to then? Mass Readings from October 10th, 2021: Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalms 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30

full10/10/21 Holding On: Holding On to Youa66cb652-33b8-4453-bee7-13fd24fac2ddMon, 11 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/10/21 Holding On: Holding On to You Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What you've been holding on to ends up holding on to you. Anything can keep us from Heaven. Anything that we prefer over and over (and anything that we defer putting down over and over) can end up holding on to us. There are times when we've chosen so often that we no longer have a choice. And there are times when we have put off letting go so often that we can't put it down. And we find ourselves stuck. What do we hold on to then? Mass Readings from October 10th, 2021: Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalms 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What you've been holding on to ends up holding on to you. Anything can keep us from Heaven. Anything that we prefer over and over (and anything that we defer putting down over and over) can end up holding on to us. There are times when we've chosen so often that we no longer have a choice. And there are times when we have put off letting go so often that we can't put it down. And we find ourselves stuck. What do we hold on to then? Mass Readings from October 10th, 2021: Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalms 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30

full10/10/21 Holding On: Holding On to You0b7a400e-16a1-4624-a7a8-5c90c94eb5fbMon, 11 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Happiness Expert That Made 51 Million People Happier: Mo GawdatIt’s hard to know where to begin describing such an incredible person as Mo Gawdat. He’s co-founded over 20 businesses, he’s the author of the ground-breaking ‘Solve for Happy’ and he was chief business officer of the pioneering wing of google, Google X, the ‘moonshot factory’ where they work on all the latest technologies like self-driving cars and robots. But most importantly, Mo has learnt perspective about life. When his son died, this sent him on an incredible journey to look within himself and find the ‘happiness equation’, a simple technique that can help us all reduce our unhappiness and appreciate life, and ourselves, more. Mo’s new book is all about Artificial Intelligence. Mo has always been focused on the future and what’s coming next. And for the first time, working on A.I., he was scared. But what Mo found, and what he shares with us, is that the next technological age that’s coming can be a Utopia, if we choose to make it. Follow Mo: Twitter - https://twitter.com/MGawdat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat  Mo’s new book - https://amzn.eu/d/cvGj7ar Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s hard to know where to begin describing such an incredible person as Mo Gawdat. He’s co-founded over 20 businesses, he’s the author of the ground-breaking ‘Solve for Happy’ and he was chief business officer of the pioneering wing of google, Google X, the ‘moonshot factory’ where they work on all the latest technologies like self-driving cars and robots. But most importantly, Mo has learnt perspective about life. When his son died, this sent him on an incredible journey to look within himself and find the ‘happiness equation’, a simple technique that can help us all reduce our unhappiness and appreciate life, and ourselves, more. Mo’s new book is all about Artificial Intelligence. Mo has always been focused on the future and what’s coming next. And for the first time, working on A.I., he was scared. But what Mo found, and what he shares with us, is that the next technological age that’s coming can be a Utopia, if we choose to make it. Follow Mo: Twitter - https://twitter.com/MGawdat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat  Mo’s new book - https://amzn.eu/d/cvGj7ar Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Happiness Expert That Made 51 Million People Happier: Mo Gawdatdb4332ae-9e9f-4715-ba16-787c2bb96345Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +00007140https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Trauma Abortion Has On Men (w/ Nathan Misirian)The Catholic Gentleman is joined with Nathan Misirian who leads the Healing After Abortion Men's Task Force and works with Support After Abortion. Nathan discusses his work with men and why everyone needs to be aware of this reality and what each man can do to help. FREE VIRTUAL EVENT - Unraveling The Roots of Men's Trauma - https://www.menhealingfromtrauma.com Learn More About Nathan's Work - https://supportafterabortion.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Catholic Gentleman is joined with Nathan Misirian who leads the Healing After Abortion Men's Task Force and works with Support After Abortion. Nathan discusses his work with men and why everyone needs to be aware of this reality and what each man can do to help. FREE VIRTUAL EVENT - Unraveling The Roots of Men's Trauma - https://www.menhealingfromtrauma.com Learn More About Nathan's Work - https://supportafterabortion.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Trauma Abortion Has On Men (w/ Nathan Misirian)23aceb29-dd88-451a-bef2-b72836a32b69Sat, 09 Oct 2021 13:25:13 +00002647https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy St Thérèse and Her “Little Way” Will Change Your Life How is it that a young French girl who entered the convent at 15 years old and died at only 24 years old would become a Doctor of the Church? How is it that on her deathbed her own sisters thought her life was so unremarkable that they struggled to write her obituary? Today, Fr. Mike reflects on how the &quot;Little Way&quot; of St. Thérèse of Lisieux contains a secret to holiness for every modern Catholic. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How is it that a young French girl who entered the convent at 15 years old and died at only 24 years old would become a Doctor of the Church? How is it that on her deathbed her own sisters thought her life was so unremarkable that they struggled to write her obituary? Today, Fr. Mike reflects on how the &quot;Little Way&quot; of St. Thérèse of Lisieux contains a secret to holiness for every modern Catholic. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy St Thérèse and Her “Little Way” Will Change Your Lifec2572189-f93d-4127-999a-71eed8678823Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy St Thérèse and Her “Little Way” Will Change Your Life How is it that a young French girl who entered the convent at 15 years old and died at only 24 years old would become a Doctor of the Church? How is it that on her deathbed her own sisters thought her life was so unremarkable that they struggled to write her obituary? Today, Fr. Mike reflects on how the &quot;Little Way&quot; of St. Thérèse of Lisieux contains a secret to holiness for every modern Catholic. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How is it that a young French girl who entered the convent at 15 years old and died at only 24 years old would become a Doctor of the Church? How is it that on her deathbed her own sisters thought her life was so unremarkable that they struggled to write her obituary? Today, Fr. Mike reflects on how the &quot;Little Way&quot; of St. Thérèse of Lisieux contains a secret to holiness for every modern Catholic. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy St Thérèse and Her “Little Way” Will Change Your Life61a24612-00a5-4d9a-8233-b224f386236dThu, 07 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJob and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad DayJon 1-2

Jon 1-2

fullJob and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day6f6b2aaa-d3e2-4277-ac77-6b8947897dcaThu, 07 Oct 2021 12:30:00 +0000916https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 26 - Eddie Hearn: Don’t Forget What REALLY MattersIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this week’s clip, Eddie Hearn reveals what he’d regret if he only had a few more days left on Earth. You see, the drive to succeed can be both a blessing and a curse. What drives you in some areas of your life can also distract you from the things which really matter, especially if you’re young. Episode 58 - https://g2ul0.app.link/Bv30UaOl8jb Eddie: https://twitter.com/eddiehearn https://www.instagram.com/eddiehearn/ The Diary Of A CEO is going on tour! Sign up here to be the first to know about tickets - https://g2ul0.app.link/diaryofaceolive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this week’s clip, Eddie Hearn reveals what he’d regret if he only had a few more days left on Earth. You see, the drive to succeed can be both a blessing and a curse. What drives you in some areas of your life can also distract you from the things which really matter, especially if you’re young. Episode 58 - https://g2ul0.app.link/Bv30UaOl8jb Eddie: https://twitter.com/eddiehearn https://www.instagram.com/eddiehearn/ The Diary Of A CEO is going on tour! Sign up here to be the first to know about tickets - https://g2ul0.app.link/diaryofaceolive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 26 - Eddie Hearn: Don’t Forget What REALLY Matters6a3bdf23-392a-4f59-acc6-5f1d0523d974Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000651https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Secret Desert Wisdom Every Man Needs (w/ Fr. David Abernethy)In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John unpack the tremendously rich patrimony the desert fathers have given the world but are lost in the west. We are joined by the knowledgable and experienced director, Fr. David Abernethy (An Oratorian), to go back to the roots of this spiritual tradition that is unmatched in its ability to overcome temptations and grow in unity with Christ. Learn how to actually strengthen your will, unite your heart and mind, and how a life not working on frequent asceticism can never fully achieve the unity with God that is possible before death. In this episode we discuss; How even Catholic conversations online add to the noise of the world How ascetical practices are greater than mere reparation for sins How Eastern Spirituality must be renewed in study and practice The problem with priests today And More Fr. David Abernethy was born in Johnstown PA and is a Father of The Oratory of Saint Philip Neri in Pittsburgh. Father David converted to Catholicism as an undergraduate at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his Bachelors Degree. He also holds Masters Degrees in Sacred Theology and Divinity and has spent many years as a priest studying clinical counseling and Psychoanalysis at the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center where he is an academic candidate. In 1987 the Philokalia was given to Father David as a gift; this gift sparked a love for the Desert Fathers and Eastern Spirituality that Father David has developed for over thirty years. He has a particular interest in the works of Saint John Cassian, Saint John Climacus and Saint Isaac the Syrian. Father David was ordained to the Priesthood 1994.  The podcast link is: https://philokalia.podbean.com/ The Philokalia Resource page is: https://www.thepittsburghoratory.org/philokalia-ministries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John unpack the tremendously rich patrimony the desert fathers have given the world but are lost in the west. We are joined by the knowledgable and experienced director, Fr. David Abernethy (An Oratorian), to go back to the roots of this spiritual tradition that is unmatched in its ability to overcome temptations and grow in unity with Christ. Learn how to actually strengthen your will, unite your heart and mind, and how a life not working on frequent asceticism can never fully achieve the unity with God that is possible before death. In this episode we discuss; How even Catholic conversations online add to the noise of the world How ascetical practices are greater than mere reparation for sins How Eastern Spirituality must be renewed in study and practice The problem with priests today And More Fr. David Abernethy was born in Johnstown PA and is a Father of The Oratory of Saint Philip Neri in Pittsburgh. Father David converted to Catholicism as an undergraduate at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his Bachelors Degree. He also holds Masters Degrees in Sacred Theology and Divinity and has spent many years as a priest studying clinical counseling and Psychoanalysis at the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center where he is an academic candidate. In 1987 the Philokalia was given to Father David as a gift; this gift sparked a love for the Desert Fathers and Eastern Spirituality that Father David has developed for over thirty years. He has a particular interest in the works of Saint John Cassian, Saint John Climacus and Saint Isaac the Syrian. Father David was ordained to the Priesthood 1994.  The podcast link is: https://philokalia.podbean.com/ The Philokalia Resource page is: https://www.thepittsburghoratory.org/philokalia-ministries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Secret Desert Wisdom Every Man Needs (w/ Fr. David Abernethy)1d698db7-28d3-456b-9ddb-d95d6b071929Wed, 06 Oct 2021 19:40:00 +00004287https://216.73.216.191/allTags#384 Disney&#8217;s Loki Confronts Ultimate Questions - Joe HeschmeyerLoki now has his own TV show on Disney+, and the god of mischief raises serious issues of atheism, polytheism, freewill, and conversion. We get Joe Heschmeyer&#8217;s take on all of it from a Christian perspective. Cy Kellett: Disney&#8217;s Loki raises big questions. Joe Heschmeyer&#8217;s glorious purpose is to answer them, next on Focus. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And like many people, I have watched Loki, the new Marvel series on the Disney+ platform, an…

Loki now has his own TV show on Disney+, and the god of mischief raises serious issues of atheism, polytheism, freewill, and conversion. We get Joe Heschmeyer&#8217;s take on all of it from a Christian perspective. Cy Kellett: Disney&#8217;s Loki raises big questions. Joe Heschmeyer&#8217;s glorious purpose is to answer them, next on Focus. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And like many people, I have watched Loki, the new Marvel series on the Disney+ platform, an…

#384 Disney&#8217;s Loki Confronts Ultimate Questions - Joe Heschmeyerd649bcfe-d65f-48f5-91ff-2330e56167cdWed, 06 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/03/21 Holding On: The Power of a Promise Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. "Because I said I would." We are not yet who we are called to be. Sometimes, in order to become the person we are called to be, we need to stop holding on to what is holding us back. Other times, we need to keep holding on. The ability to make and keep a promise is one of the ways we are called to become who we are created and redeemed to be. Mass Readings from October 3rd, 2021: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalms 128:1-6Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. "Because I said I would." We are not yet who we are called to be. Sometimes, in order to become the person we are called to be, we need to stop holding on to what is holding us back. Other times, we need to keep holding on. The ability to make and keep a promise is one of the ways we are called to become who we are created and redeemed to be. Mass Readings from October 3rd, 2021: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalms 128:1-6Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16

full10/03/21 Holding On: The Power of a Promisea21ab716-ff1a-4c8e-926a-df2da08a57d9Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/03/21 Holding On: The Power of a Promise Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. "Because I said I would." We are not yet who we are called to be. Sometimes, in order to become the person we are called to be, we need to stop holding on to what is holding us back. Other times, we need to keep holding on. The ability to make and keep a promise is one of the ways we are called to become who we are created and redeemed to be. Mass Readings from October 3rd, 2021: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalms 128:1-6Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. "Because I said I would." We are not yet who we are called to be. Sometimes, in order to become the person we are called to be, we need to stop holding on to what is holding us back. Other times, we need to keep holding on. The ability to make and keep a promise is one of the ways we are called to become who we are created and redeemed to be. Mass Readings from October 3rd, 2021: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalms 128:1-6Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16

full10/03/21 Holding On: The Power of a Promisec588e45f-b610-4f0c-aff3-6312f10343a5Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/03/21 Holding On: The Power of a Promise Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. "Because I said I would." We are not yet who we are called to be. Sometimes, in order to become the person we are called to be, we need to stop holding on to what is holding us back. Other times, we need to keep holding on. The ability to make and keep a promise is one of the ways we are called to become who we are created and redeemed to be. Mass Readings from October 3rd, 2021: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalms 128:1-6Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. "Because I said I would." We are not yet who we are called to be. Sometimes, in order to become the person we are called to be, we need to stop holding on to what is holding us back. Other times, we need to keep holding on. The ability to make and keep a promise is one of the ways we are called to become who we are created and redeemed to be. Mass Readings from October 3rd, 2021: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalms 128:1-6Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16

full10/03/21 Holding On: The Power of a Promiseb60ed163-d2a6-4d14-93d0-615967b2d057Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAnn Summers CEO: The Heartbreaking Story Of One Of Britain’s Richest Women: Jacqueline Gold CBEJacqueline Gold has been the CEO of AnnSummers for over thirty years, and we think after listening to this you’ll understand why she’s an inspiration to people everywhere. Taking over AnnSummers in 1987, she is now one of the richest people in the UK, and is worth over £400 million. At the beginning of her CEO journey, no one saw what she saw, that women might be interested in sex. Taking over a company run by and for men, AnnSummers and the sex industry was transformed by empowering a new audience, women. Female empowerment remains at the heart of everything she does. Jacqueline has had to overcome a lot of demons and obstacles in her life, but the attitude she’s employed to tackle these is nothing short of incredible. Jacqueline is an example of the power of approaching life with optimism and generosity, no matter what it throws at you. Follow Jacqueline: Twitter - https://twitter.com/Jacqueline_Gold Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinegoldcbe Donate to Breast Cancer Now, a charity Jacqueline is an ambassador of - https://secure.breastcancernow.org/appeal/donate Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacqueline Gold has been the CEO of AnnSummers for over thirty years, and we think after listening to this you’ll understand why she’s an inspiration to people everywhere. Taking over AnnSummers in 1987, she is now one of the richest people in the UK, and is worth over £400 million. At the beginning of her CEO journey, no one saw what she saw, that women might be interested in sex. Taking over a company run by and for men, AnnSummers and the sex industry was transformed by empowering a new audience, women. Female empowerment remains at the heart of everything she does. Jacqueline has had to overcome a lot of demons and obstacles in her life, but the attitude she’s employed to tackle these is nothing short of incredible. Jacqueline is an example of the power of approaching life with optimism and generosity, no matter what it throws at you. Follow Jacqueline: Twitter - https://twitter.com/Jacqueline_Gold Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinegoldcbe Donate to Breast Cancer Now, a charity Jacqueline is an ambassador of - https://secure.breastcancernow.org/appeal/donate Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAnn Summers CEO: The Heartbreaking Story Of One Of Britain’s Richest Women: Jacqueline Gold CBE25bea838-3d16-4458-8a01-94c17a21a826Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +00005672https://216.73.216.191/allTags#216A Exodus part 18: I Spy with My Little EyeExodus 32, Numbers 13 &amp; 14 I respect each families ages &amp; &nbsp;stage of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. If you’ve missed the Exodus series, I’d highly recommend you go back and listen as they build upon each other.&nbsp; Today we get to hear what the people did while Moses was receiving the 10 commandments, hear the spies check out the promised land, and learn how Joshua and Caleb clung to God's promises. We hear them walk by faith and not by sight. We will hear that the unbelieving generation doesn't get to enter the promised land and how it will be their children who will enjoy the land flowing with milk and honey which God promised to them. The kids will apply God's promises to their own lives and think about which promises are easy to see and which are harder to see. The story connects the dots that we can trust God's promises, like Caleb and Joshua did, even when it can be hard. Thanks for tuning in. We are just about done with our Exodus series and we hope you've enjoyed them.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 32, Numbers 13 &amp; 14 I respect each families ages &amp; &nbsp;stage of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. If you’ve missed the Exodus series, I’d highly recommend you go back and listen as they build upon each other.&nbsp; Today we get to hear what the people did while Moses was receiving the 10 commandments, hear the spies check out the promised land, and learn how Joshua and Caleb clung to God's promises. We hear them walk by faith and not by sight. We will hear that the unbelieving generation doesn't get to enter the promised land and how it will be their children who will enjoy the land flowing with milk and honey which God promised to them. The kids will apply God's promises to their own lives and think about which promises are easy to see and which are harder to see. The story connects the dots that we can trust God's promises, like Caleb and Joshua did, even when it can be hard. Thanks for tuning in. We are just about done with our Exodus series and we hope you've enjoyed them.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#216A Exodus part 18: I Spy with My Little Eyef8c7c444-fe11-4264-ad43-a83a747b0b06Sat, 02 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +00001186https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho Is Influencing You? And Why? Do you find that you give others too much influence over your mood and emotions? Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of judging all your choices based on what others think about that decision? Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the role of positive and negative influences in our lives and how to discern if we are giving others too much power over our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you find that you give others too much influence over your mood and emotions? Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of judging all your choices based on what others think about that decision? Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the role of positive and negative influences in our lives and how to discern if we are giving others too much power over our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWho Is Influencing You? And Why?5dd49836-d977-4a42-afaa-a0e9e5a2dc0aThu, 30 Sep 2021 17:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho Is Influencing You? And Why? Do you find that you give others too much influence over your mood and emotions? Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of judging all your choices based on what others think about that decision? Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the role of positive and negative influences in our lives and how to discern if we are giving others too much power over our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you find that you give others too much influence over your mood and emotions? Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of judging all your choices based on what others think about that decision? Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the role of positive and negative influences in our lives and how to discern if we are giving others too much power over our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWho Is Influencing You? And Why?5b6d7d66-3803-40ba-8ec7-98091478cc01Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHosea 3 – Hosea Buys Back His WifeHosea 3

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fullHosea 3 – Hosea Buys Back His Wife0b94bc77-3526-47ad-a074-8367c5bb0961Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:30:00 +0000449https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 25 - This Is How You Fulfil Your Potential: Matthew SyedIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Everyone wants to find success, achieve their dreams and fulfil their own potential, so why do some act and others not? Matthew Syed is a world leading mindset expert who can answer this very question. In this moment clip, Matthew explains the psychological reasoning between what separates those who succeed and those who don’t and shows us exactly how we can fulfil our true potential. Episode 84 - https://g2ul0.app.link/fJMwfHFJWjb Matthew: https://twitter.com/matthewsyed https://www.instagram.com/matthewsyed... https://www.matthewsyed.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Everyone wants to find success, achieve their dreams and fulfil their own potential, so why do some act and others not? Matthew Syed is a world leading mindset expert who can answer this very question. In this moment clip, Matthew explains the psychological reasoning between what separates those who succeed and those who don’t and shows us exactly how we can fulfil our true potential. Episode 84 - https://g2ul0.app.link/fJMwfHFJWjb Matthew: https://twitter.com/matthewsyed https://www.instagram.com/matthewsyed... https://www.matthewsyed.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 25 - This Is How You Fulfil Your Potential: Matthew Syed2c04b2f8-b6b3-4f31-b48f-aee595d023c3Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000908https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOne Truth That Brings All Men Closer To GodIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss the crisis of masculinity and gender confusion that is predominant in society. We ask the questions: What did God create in a man that is essential and what is non-essential? Is there a stature that is physically more representative of the Image of God? We discuss how society affects men, their images, their self-worth, and how this is what is really toxic to masculinity. In this episode we discuss; One truth all men must understand Saints and their examples Society's failed image of a man And More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss the crisis of masculinity and gender confusion that is predominant in society. We ask the questions: What did God create in a man that is essential and what is non-essential? Is there a stature that is physically more representative of the Image of God? We discuss how society affects men, their images, their self-worth, and how this is what is really toxic to masculinity. In this episode we discuss; One truth all men must understand Saints and their examples Society's failed image of a man And More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullOne Truth That Brings All Men Closer To God5a777429-bc8c-4146-af6e-924f4c9127ceWed, 29 Sep 2021 20:30:00 +00002609https://216.73.216.191/allTags#383 St. Peter’s Vs. Modernism - Duncan StroikBeing entirely objective, the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome is the best building in the world! We ask Duncan Stroik, the founder of the Sacred Architecture Journal, to explain why this is, and why churches, and other buildings today, don’t match it. Why don&#8217;t we build churches like St. Peter&#8217;s anymore? Architect Duncan Stroik is next. Cy Kellett: Duncan Stroik is Professor of Architecture at Notre Dame University and the founding editor of Sacred Architecture Journal. And we had the great, good fortune of having a visit from him here at Catholic Answers. So we sat down to talk wit…

Being entirely objective, the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome is the best building in the world! We ask Duncan Stroik, the founder of the Sacred Architecture Journal, to explain why this is, and why churches, and other buildings today, don’t match it. Why don&#8217;t we build churches like St. Peter&#8217;s anymore? Architect Duncan Stroik is next. Cy Kellett: Duncan Stroik is Professor of Architecture at Notre Dame University and the founding editor of Sacred Architecture Journal. And we had the great, good fortune of having a visit from him here at Catholic Answers. So we sat down to talk wit…

#383 St. Peter’s Vs. Modernism - Duncan Stroik8084224e-d628-4198-a972-a9e58062b8a0Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/26/21 Holding On: Patient and Ruthless Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What if the biggest obstacle to being the person you were created to be is the person you are currently choosing to be? There are things that we need to stop holding on to if we are going to allow Christ to change our lives. Often, we know exactly what those things are. The things that our hands reach for, our eyes look at, and our feet lead us to can the exact things that are keeping us from God. Mass Readings from September 26, 2021: Numbers 11:25-29 Psalms 19:8, 10, 12-14James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What if the biggest obstacle to being the person you were created to be is the person you are currently choosing to be? There are things that we need to stop holding on to if we are going to allow Christ to change our lives. Often, we know exactly what those things are. The things that our hands reach for, our eyes look at, and our feet lead us to can the exact things that are keeping us from God. Mass Readings from September 26, 2021: Numbers 11:25-29 Psalms 19:8, 10, 12-14James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

full09/26/21 Holding On: Patient and Ruthless5c643ed4-1e4d-4c33-9dad-9bcc04b8dcf5Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/26/21 Holding On: Patient and Ruthless Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What if the biggest obstacle to being the person you were created to be is the person you are currently choosing to be? There are things that we need to stop holding on to if we are going to allow Christ to change our lives. Often, we know exactly what those things are. The things that our hands reach for, our eyes look at, and our feet lead us to can the exact things that are keeping us from God. Mass Readings from September 26, 2021: Numbers 11:25-29 Psalms 19:8, 10, 12-14James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What if the biggest obstacle to being the person you were created to be is the person you are currently choosing to be? There are things that we need to stop holding on to if we are going to allow Christ to change our lives. Often, we know exactly what those things are. The things that our hands reach for, our eyes look at, and our feet lead us to can the exact things that are keeping us from God. Mass Readings from September 26, 2021: Numbers 11:25-29 Psalms 19:8, 10, 12-14James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

full09/26/21 Holding On: Patient and Ruthless839454d0-c330-4c11-94f9-a5f7c85e0b7aMon, 27 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/26/21 Holding On: Patient and Ruthless Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What if the biggest obstacle to being the person you were created to be is the person you are currently choosing to be? There are things that we need to stop holding on to if we are going to allow Christ to change our lives. Often, we know exactly what those things are. The things that our hands reach for, our eyes look at, and our feet lead us to can the exact things that are keeping us from God. Mass Readings from September 26, 2021: Numbers 11:25-29 Psalms 19:8, 10, 12-14James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What if the biggest obstacle to being the person you were created to be is the person you are currently choosing to be? There are things that we need to stop holding on to if we are going to allow Christ to change our lives. Often, we know exactly what those things are. The things that our hands reach for, our eyes look at, and our feet lead us to can the exact things that are keeping us from God. Mass Readings from September 26, 2021: Numbers 11:25-29 Psalms 19:8, 10, 12-14James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

full09/26/21 Holding On: Patient and Ruthless9f6b50fe-4f97-486f-987a-3b9be5047ce1Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow I Built 5 Multi-Million Dollar Companies: Marcia KilgoreMarcia Kilgore is responsible for revolutionising the beauty industry through the multiple multi-million dollar businesses she’s founded and built. She’s the woman behind Beauty Pie, Fit Flops, Bliss spas, Soap and Glory and Soaper Duper. Marcia moved to New York with just $300, which she spent on a gym membership, became a personal trainer and started a one room studio where she provided facials and spa treatments. Within a few years she’d built a spa empire and sold it to LVMH for millions and millions of dollars. What’s incredible about Marcia is she never stops moving and innovating, and she hasn’t just got lucky once with one successful business, but has managed to do it again and again. Now, Marcia runs a beauty empire. Today she tells us what it took to get to that point, what she’s learnt along the way, and what she had to give up. Follow Marcia: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marcia.kilgore Twitter - https://twitter.com/marciakilgore Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcia Kilgore is responsible for revolutionising the beauty industry through the multiple multi-million dollar businesses she’s founded and built. She’s the woman behind Beauty Pie, Fit Flops, Bliss spas, Soap and Glory and Soaper Duper. Marcia moved to New York with just $300, which she spent on a gym membership, became a personal trainer and started a one room studio where she provided facials and spa treatments. Within a few years she’d built a spa empire and sold it to LVMH for millions and millions of dollars. What’s incredible about Marcia is she never stops moving and innovating, and she hasn’t just got lucky once with one successful business, but has managed to do it again and again. Now, Marcia runs a beauty empire. Today she tells us what it took to get to that point, what she’s learnt along the way, and what she had to give up. Follow Marcia: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marcia.kilgore Twitter - https://twitter.com/marciakilgore Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow I Built 5 Multi-Million Dollar Companies: Marcia Kilgorea42bc10c-b47f-4717-bf4c-0922d1c9b68aMon, 27 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +00005027https://216.73.216.191/allTags#215A: Exodus part 17: The 10 Commandments&nbsp;Exodus 20:1-17 We continue our Exodus series. I respect each family's ages &amp; stages of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for you family. Today we hear God give the 10 commandments and discuss a bit further what some of these mean.&nbsp; Thank you for presenting the Bible to your children and helping them know their Heavenly Father, Jesus. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

&nbsp;Exodus 20:1-17 We continue our Exodus series. I respect each family's ages &amp; stages of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for you family. Today we hear God give the 10 commandments and discuss a bit further what some of these mean.&nbsp; Thank you for presenting the Bible to your children and helping them know their Heavenly Father, Jesus. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#215A: Exodus part 17: The 10 Commandmentsa06692f0-8eee-4a66-9e48-4e9f5f7cadc4Sat, 25 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000666https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTurning Annoyances into Blessings Sometimes the smallest things annoy us the most. Minor inconveniences can easily make us forget to be thankful for all of the gifts God is constantly bestowing upon us. But what if we could find things to be thankful for inside of those small annoyances? Today, Fr. Mike teaches us the art of uncovering the “backwards blessings” all around us, and how to have “reverse gratitude”.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes the smallest things annoy us the most. Minor inconveniences can easily make us forget to be thankful for all of the gifts God is constantly bestowing upon us. But what if we could find things to be thankful for inside of those small annoyances? Today, Fr. Mike teaches us the art of uncovering the “backwards blessings” all around us, and how to have “reverse gratitude”.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTurning Annoyances into Blessings0c612354-a620-4578-96d5-2ad99c78ec12Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTurning Annoyances into Blessings Sometimes the smallest things annoy us the most. Minor inconveniences can easily make us forget to be thankful for all of the gifts God is constantly bestowing upon us. But what if we could find things to be thankful for inside of those small annoyances? Today, Fr. Mike teaches us the art of uncovering the “backwards blessings” all around us, and how to have “reverse gratitude”.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes the smallest things annoy us the most. Minor inconveniences can easily make us forget to be thankful for all of the gifts God is constantly bestowing upon us. But what if we could find things to be thankful for inside of those small annoyances? Today, Fr. Mike teaches us the art of uncovering the “backwards blessings” all around us, and how to have “reverse gratitude”.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTurning Annoyances into Blessings3d887910-9cc5-4b54-abae-7092e5918c2cThu, 23 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHosea 2 – Israel Punished and RestoredHosea 2

Hosea 2

fullHosea 2 – Israel Punished and Restored17d6497f-15fb-47fa-b31c-e889e64ad82eThu, 23 Sep 2021 12:30:00 +0000637https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 24 - Mary Portas on Finding Your Truth When You’re Feeling LostIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. It’s becoming more and more apparent that in the modern world, many people are losing touch with who they really are. The systems of society which we live in today are turning us away from our truths and toward becoming who we think we’re supposed to be. Like many others, Mary Portas was once one of those people. The high street queen had it all, and yet she admits something was missing. In this moment clip, Mary reveals how she lost herself, and thankfully, how she found her truth. Episode 85 - https://g2ul0.app.link/yapp2HjGLjb Mary: https://twitter.com/maryportas https://www.instagram.com/maryportasofficial/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. It’s becoming more and more apparent that in the modern world, many people are losing touch with who they really are. The systems of society which we live in today are turning us away from our truths and toward becoming who we think we’re supposed to be. Like many others, Mary Portas was once one of those people. The high street queen had it all, and yet she admits something was missing. In this moment clip, Mary reveals how she lost herself, and thankfully, how she found her truth. Episode 85 - https://g2ul0.app.link/yapp2HjGLjb Mary: https://twitter.com/maryportas https://www.instagram.com/maryportasofficial/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 24 - Mary Portas on Finding Your Truth When You’re Feeling Lostf02a5520-62e9-420c-b0db-88676ceffc86Thu, 23 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000742https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChivalry In The Modern WorldIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John meet with the one and only Charles Coulombe to discuss modern chivalry. They discuss the death of chivalry and how society is in desperate need of more chivalrous men. They go into how an allegiance to the Church and all her teachings is at the essence of authentic knighthood and masculinity. In this episode we discuss; The demise of modern society 12 books on chivalry every man should know How men are called to be knights for our time The history of knighthood The effects of poor leadership And More Charles Coulombe, is an American author, historian, and lecturer. He has appeared on Fox, ABC, BBC, National Catholic Register, Catholic Herald, and dozens of other notable locations. He is the author of 15 books including Vicars of Christ: A History of the Popes, Blessed Emperor Charles: the Legacy of a Holy monarch, and A Catholic quest for the Holy Grail. He can be found regularly on Tumblar House on both the website and Youtube Channel. Enjoy his weekly show “Off The Menu”. Tumblar House - https://www.tumblarhouse.com Off the Menu - https://www.youtube.com/c/TumblarHouse Go to our site to find all 12 books discussed on the show - https://catholicgentleman.com/2021/09/chivalry-in-the-modern-world/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John meet with the one and only Charles Coulombe to discuss modern chivalry. They discuss the death of chivalry and how society is in desperate need of more chivalrous men. They go into how an allegiance to the Church and all her teachings is at the essence of authentic knighthood and masculinity. In this episode we discuss; The demise of modern society 12 books on chivalry every man should know How men are called to be knights for our time The history of knighthood The effects of poor leadership And More Charles Coulombe, is an American author, historian, and lecturer. He has appeared on Fox, ABC, BBC, National Catholic Register, Catholic Herald, and dozens of other notable locations. He is the author of 15 books including Vicars of Christ: A History of the Popes, Blessed Emperor Charles: the Legacy of a Holy monarch, and A Catholic quest for the Holy Grail. He can be found regularly on Tumblar House on both the website and Youtube Channel. Enjoy his weekly show “Off The Menu”. Tumblar House - https://www.tumblarhouse.com Off the Menu - https://www.youtube.com/c/TumblarHouse Go to our site to find all 12 books discussed on the show - https://catholicgentleman.com/2021/09/chivalry-in-the-modern-world/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullChivalry In The Modern World00db7ada-db38-4b65-9850-d5541632e8ccWed, 22 Sep 2021 19:30:00 +00004424https://216.73.216.191/allTags#382 The Surprising Thing That Brings Jesus Joy - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Do you have trouble with the Sacrament of Reconciliation? Not sure about? Don’t know quite what to say? Father Hugh Barbour gives a brief lesson on what really happens in confession, and offers tips on how to make confessing part of your life. Cy Kellett: What does confessing to a priest actually do? Father Hugh Barbour is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. How I&#8217;m making Jesus happy. Is that a real thing? Can you make Jesus happy? Well, one of the great insights that Father Hugh share…

Do you have trouble with the Sacrament of Reconciliation? Not sure about? Don’t know quite what to say? Father Hugh Barbour gives a brief lesson on what really happens in confession, and offers tips on how to make confessing part of your life. Cy Kellett: What does confessing to a priest actually do? Father Hugh Barbour is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. How I&#8217;m making Jesus happy. Is that a real thing? Can you make Jesus happy? Well, one of the great insights that Father Hugh share…

#382 The Surprising Thing That Brings Jesus Joy - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.a9fc39ad-2ecd-4b18-b6c1-28f6cd9b49d9Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/19/21 Desperate Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Edit, Convince, and Worry. Or Honesty, Trust, and Thanking God ahead of time. The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation." We do not merely desire, we have inordinate desire driven by fear. We do not merely have ambition, we have selfish ambition in which we can only envision one possible outcome. To escape this trap, we must lean into honesty, trust and thanking God ahead of time. Mass Readings from September 19, 2021: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Psalms 54:3-6 and 8James 3:16—4:3 Mark 9:30-37

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Edit, Convince, and Worry. Or Honesty, Trust, and Thanking God ahead of time. The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation." We do not merely desire, we have inordinate desire driven by fear. We do not merely have ambition, we have selfish ambition in which we can only envision one possible outcome. To escape this trap, we must lean into honesty, trust and thanking God ahead of time. Mass Readings from September 19, 2021: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Psalms 54:3-6 and 8James 3:16—4:3 Mark 9:30-37

full09/19/21 Desperate47339a1a-6a0a-4434-88a5-580d1aeecdceMon, 20 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/19/21 Desperate Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Edit, Convince, and Worry. Or Honesty, Trust, and Thanking God ahead of time. The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation." We do not merely desire, we have inordinate desire driven by fear. We do not merely have ambition, we have selfish ambition in which we can only envision one possible outcome. To escape this trap, we must lean into honesty, trust and thanking God ahead of time. Mass Readings from September 19, 2021: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Psalms 54:3-6 and 8James 3:16—4:3 Mark 9:30-37

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Edit, Convince, and Worry. Or Honesty, Trust, and Thanking God ahead of time. The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation." We do not merely desire, we have inordinate desire driven by fear. We do not merely have ambition, we have selfish ambition in which we can only envision one possible outcome. To escape this trap, we must lean into honesty, trust and thanking God ahead of time. Mass Readings from September 19, 2021: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Psalms 54:3-6 and 8James 3:16—4:3 Mark 9:30-37

full09/19/21 Desperatec2604688-4adf-4f2d-b7f9-d46d3b1c51b8Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/19/21 Desperate Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Edit, Convince, and Worry. Or Honesty, Trust, and Thanking God ahead of time. The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation." We do not merely desire, we have inordinate desire driven by fear. We do not merely have ambition, we have selfish ambition in which we can only envision one possible outcome. To escape this trap, we must lean into honesty, trust and thanking God ahead of time. Mass Readings from September 19, 2021: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Psalms 54:3-6 and 8James 3:16—4:3 Mark 9:30-37

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Edit, Convince, and Worry. Or Honesty, Trust, and Thanking God ahead of time. The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation." We do not merely desire, we have inordinate desire driven by fear. We do not merely have ambition, we have selfish ambition in which we can only envision one possible outcome. To escape this trap, we must lean into honesty, trust and thanking God ahead of time. Mass Readings from September 19, 2021: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Psalms 54:3-6 and 8James 3:16—4:3 Mark 9:30-37

full09/19/21 Desperateecbe86fc-42c5-43a5-88da-34442ff3893eMon, 20 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsKlarna Founder: From $0 to $46 Billion: Sebastian SiemiatkowskiSebastian Siemiatkowski is one of the most successful businessmen in Europe. He is the founder of Klarna, a company that is now worth an incredible $46 billion. Sebastian himself is now worth over $3.6 billion, and what’s more, he’s only just getting started. Sebastian has been incredibly honest with us on what it takes to succeed and the burdens that come with it. Sebastian started Klarna when he was just 23, he hadn’t finished university and he gave up everything when he promised himself that his business would be the only thing in his life for 6 months. He’s much older and much wiser now, and Klarna has had incredible growth to become one of the highest valued tech companies in Europe. Today he tells all about his incredible journey and how he got there, opens up on the criticism he’s received, and where Klarna goes from here. Follow Sebastian: Twitter - https://twitter.com/klarnaseb Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sebastiansiemiatkowski Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sebastian Siemiatkowski is one of the most successful businessmen in Europe. He is the founder of Klarna, a company that is now worth an incredible $46 billion. Sebastian himself is now worth over $3.6 billion, and what’s more, he’s only just getting started. Sebastian has been incredibly honest with us on what it takes to succeed and the burdens that come with it. Sebastian started Klarna when he was just 23, he hadn’t finished university and he gave up everything when he promised himself that his business would be the only thing in his life for 6 months. He’s much older and much wiser now, and Klarna has had incredible growth to become one of the highest valued tech companies in Europe. Today he tells all about his incredible journey and how he got there, opens up on the criticism he’s received, and where Klarna goes from here. Follow Sebastian: Twitter - https://twitter.com/klarnaseb Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sebastiansiemiatkowski Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullKlarna Founder: From $0 to $46 Billion: Sebastian Siemiatkowskic5bef329-d59f-418c-a0d2-ece8328778fdMon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +00004730https://216.73.216.191/allTags214A: Exodus part 16: What's a Commandment?Exodus 19: 1-8, 16-20 Today we hear Moses called to the top of Mount Sinai where God gives him the 10 commandments. We learn what a commandment is. Next week, we'llgo through the 10 commandments and hear what they are but today, we will focus on why we even have them. God gave them and us these 10 rules which showed how life worked best. We begin to understand that rules are there to protect us b/c God loves us. The kids apply this to a rule in their life to help them better understand this.&nbsp; Thank you so much for helping your children hear the Word of God and grow their faith.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply click the link here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 19: 1-8, 16-20 Today we hear Moses called to the top of Mount Sinai where God gives him the 10 commandments. We learn what a commandment is. Next week, we'llgo through the 10 commandments and hear what they are but today, we will focus on why we even have them. God gave them and us these 10 rules which showed how life worked best. We begin to understand that rules are there to protect us b/c God loves us. The kids apply this to a rule in their life to help them better understand this.&nbsp; Thank you so much for helping your children hear the Word of God and grow their faith.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply click the link here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full214A: Exodus part 16: What's a Commandment?6f4daccc-2db1-4fb4-80f9-8e914fe47db5Sat, 18 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000504https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat’s the Point of Religion? What does God really want from us? When you look at every religion, Christian or otherwise, you’ll find worship at the heart. No matter who or what our religion is calling us to, we are meant to worship. And even further, the heart of worship is sacrifice. In order to truly love and worship something or someone, we must give something up in return, whether that be time, attention, or material possessions. Today, Fr. Mike explains what’s at the heart of religion, and how realizing this can strengthen our relationship with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What does God really want from us? When you look at every religion, Christian or otherwise, you’ll find worship at the heart. No matter who or what our religion is calling us to, we are meant to worship. And even further, the heart of worship is sacrifice. In order to truly love and worship something or someone, we must give something up in return, whether that be time, attention, or material possessions. Today, Fr. Mike explains what’s at the heart of religion, and how realizing this can strengthen our relationship with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat’s the Point of Religion?5433e488-9534-4923-afaf-27bdf858279bThu, 16 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat’s the Point of Religion? What does God really want from us? When you look at every religion, Christian or otherwise, you’ll find worship at the heart. No matter who or what our religion is calling us to, we are meant to worship. And even further, the heart of worship is sacrifice. In order to truly love and worship something or someone, we must give something up in return, whether that be time, attention, or material possessions. Today, Fr. Mike explains what’s at the heart of religion, and how realizing this can strengthen our relationship with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What does God really want from us? When you look at every religion, Christian or otherwise, you’ll find worship at the heart. No matter who or what our religion is calling us to, we are meant to worship. And even further, the heart of worship is sacrifice. In order to truly love and worship something or someone, we must give something up in return, whether that be time, attention, or material possessions. Today, Fr. Mike explains what’s at the heart of religion, and how realizing this can strengthen our relationship with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat’s the Point of Religion?2899a12c-fbd7-4399-a2ba-cb53abb89baeThu, 16 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHosea 1 – A Strange FamilyHosea 1

Hosea 1

fullHosea 1 – A Strange Familyb1467610-bfb6-4a4b-8193-25a86d8266d1Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:30:00 +0000568https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 23 - Why You Should Embrace Failure: Elizabeth DayIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Failure is something which we will all inevitably meet throughout our lives, yet it’s something we all seem to have an incredibly toxic relationship with. Elizabeth Day is the author of ‘Failosophy’ and host of ‘How To Fail with Elizabeth Day’ so it’s no surprise that Elizabeth has a thing or two to say about failure. In this ‘moment’ from the podcast, Elizabeth and I read a couple of her 7 principles on failure from her book. Episode 77 - https://g2ul0.app.link/Iv9fxRGJzjb Elizabeth: https://twitter.com/elizabday https://www.instagram.com/elizabday/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Failure is something which we will all inevitably meet throughout our lives, yet it’s something we all seem to have an incredibly toxic relationship with. Elizabeth Day is the author of ‘Failosophy’ and host of ‘How To Fail with Elizabeth Day’ so it’s no surprise that Elizabeth has a thing or two to say about failure. In this ‘moment’ from the podcast, Elizabeth and I read a couple of her 7 principles on failure from her book. Episode 77 - https://g2ul0.app.link/Iv9fxRGJzjb Elizabeth: https://twitter.com/elizabday https://www.instagram.com/elizabday/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 23 - Why You Should Embrace Failure: Elizabeth Day0ff65f40-a205-46d7-b097-859f00d519feThu, 16 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000576https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Be A Successful ManIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss how true success in life is measured. They bring up the pitfalls and temptations that men face in their pursuit of success and the best ways to overcome and triumph for God. In this episode we discuss; The world's view of success 3 prayers that a man can focus on daily to become successful The paradox of success How God views success And More More articles on success - Click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss how true success in life is measured. They bring up the pitfalls and temptations that men face in their pursuit of success and the best ways to overcome and triumph for God. In this episode we discuss; The world's view of success 3 prayers that a man can focus on daily to become successful The paradox of success How God views success And More More articles on success - Click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow To Be A Successful Man4767c988-9f45-4d03-9fda-59d4609ea10eWed, 15 Sep 2021 20:45:00 +00002463https://216.73.216.191/allTags#381 Final Judgment Cheat Codes - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Father Hugh Barbour explains what Jesus meant when he said the measure with which we measure will be measured back to us. Is he really going to judge us the way that we judge others? If so, its time to get to work on all that judgment, gossip, and resentment. Cy Kellett: Are you telling me I can never judge somebody? Father Hugh Barber, next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and are you judgmental? Are you resentful of other people because of the judgments you make…

Father Hugh Barbour explains what Jesus meant when he said the measure with which we measure will be measured back to us. Is he really going to judge us the way that we judge others? If so, its time to get to work on all that judgment, gossip, and resentment. Cy Kellett: Are you telling me I can never judge somebody? Father Hugh Barber, next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and are you judgmental? Are you resentful of other people because of the judgments you make…

#381 Final Judgment Cheat Codes - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.82954e35-b7ad-4ff8-aadf-e431673559a7Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/12/21 Not Mine Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Faith must be lived, not merely believed. It is wise to take responsibility for one’s own time, resources, and family. And yet, we must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God. This demands faith. Real faith is more than belief, but involves renunciation of any claim we might have on our lives in favor of the absolute claim Jesus has on every aspect of our lives. Mass Readings from September 12, 2021: Isaiah 50:5-9 Psalms 116:1-6, 8-9James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Faith must be lived, not merely believed. It is wise to take responsibility for one’s own time, resources, and family. And yet, we must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God. This demands faith. Real faith is more than belief, but involves renunciation of any claim we might have on our lives in favor of the absolute claim Jesus has on every aspect of our lives. Mass Readings from September 12, 2021: Isaiah 50:5-9 Psalms 116:1-6, 8-9James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35

full09/12/21 Not Mine5c6cea53-9258-4bd4-859b-6a727cc362d9Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/12/21 Not Mine Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Faith must be lived, not merely believed. It is wise to take responsibility for one’s own time, resources, and family. And yet, we must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God. This demands faith. Real faith is more than belief, but involves renunciation of any claim we might have on our lives in favor of the absolute claim Jesus has on every aspect of our lives. Mass Readings from September 12, 2021: Isaiah 50:5-9 Psalms 116:1-6, 8-9James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Faith must be lived, not merely believed. It is wise to take responsibility for one’s own time, resources, and family. And yet, we must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God. This demands faith. Real faith is more than belief, but involves renunciation of any claim we might have on our lives in favor of the absolute claim Jesus has on every aspect of our lives. Mass Readings from September 12, 2021: Isaiah 50:5-9 Psalms 116:1-6, 8-9James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35

full09/12/21 Not Minedd3c081e-998c-4bfb-b878-c9e4898af398Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/12/21 Not Mine Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Faith must be lived, not merely believed. It is wise to take responsibility for one’s own time, resources, and family. And yet, we must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God. This demands faith. Real faith is more than belief, but involves renunciation of any claim we might have on our lives in favor of the absolute claim Jesus has on every aspect of our lives. Mass Readings from September 12, 2021: Isaiah 50:5-9 Psalms 116:1-6, 8-9James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Faith must be lived, not merely believed. It is wise to take responsibility for one’s own time, resources, and family. And yet, we must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God. This demands faith. Real faith is more than belief, but involves renunciation of any claim we might have on our lives in favor of the absolute claim Jesus has on every aspect of our lives. Mass Readings from September 12, 2021: Isaiah 50:5-9 Psalms 116:1-6, 8-9James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35

full09/12/21 Not Mine6ef79e52-1b2f-43f2-89f1-29a54314b5c8Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoonpig Founder: How I Built A $150 Million Business WITHOUT Sacrifice: Nick JenkinsNick Jenkins is the founder and former CEO of Moonpig.com, a company which revolutionised gift cards and is now worth over one and a half billion pounds. Nick knows what it takes to build a business from nothing to change an industry, and today he’s sharing his wisdom with us on what he’s learnt along the way. You’ll also know Nick from Dragons Den, on which he was a dragon for two years. Since leaving the den he’s become a leading investor in e-commerce and green energy, tutoring and giving a leg up to businesses which help to bring the future a little bit closer every day.  Nick is an incredible guy and an astute and proven businessman, but more importantly he’s a grounded and inspirational individual. Nick doesn’t lead a flashy lifestyle or found businesses just to get rich, but instead sees his businesses as attractive solutions to real problems we all face. Before Moonpig, Nick used to tipex out greetings on cards and write his own because no one was offering a personalised service. He doesn’t have to do that anymore, he has a billion pound company to do it for him. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Jenkins is the founder and former CEO of Moonpig.com, a company which revolutionised gift cards and is now worth over one and a half billion pounds. Nick knows what it takes to build a business from nothing to change an industry, and today he’s sharing his wisdom with us on what he’s learnt along the way. You’ll also know Nick from Dragons Den, on which he was a dragon for two years. Since leaving the den he’s become a leading investor in e-commerce and green energy, tutoring and giving a leg up to businesses which help to bring the future a little bit closer every day.  Nick is an incredible guy and an astute and proven businessman, but more importantly he’s a grounded and inspirational individual. Nick doesn’t lead a flashy lifestyle or found businesses just to get rich, but instead sees his businesses as attractive solutions to real problems we all face. Before Moonpig, Nick used to tipex out greetings on cards and write his own because no one was offering a personalised service. He doesn’t have to do that anymore, he has a billion pound company to do it for him. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoonpig Founder: How I Built A $150 Million Business WITHOUT Sacrifice: Nick Jenkins3aa17786-706f-425f-b2d7-1f6460796c19Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +00004191https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Price of Forgiveness Sometimes saying sorry just isn’t enough. Chances are that you can remember a time you hurt someone through your actions. Maybe it was just missing something important to them, or letting your words slip to someone else, but whatever you did cost them something. And when your mistakes lead to someone in your life losing something, saying you’re sorry just isn’t enough. Today, Fr. Mike explains why we have to ask people for forgiveness and not just say we’re sorry. For more on reconciliation from Fr. Mike—and Fr. Josh Johnson—be sure to check out their Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes saying sorry just isn’t enough. Chances are that you can remember a time you hurt someone through your actions. Maybe it was just missing something important to them, or letting your words slip to someone else, but whatever you did cost them something. And when your mistakes lead to someone in your life losing something, saying you’re sorry just isn’t enough. Today, Fr. Mike explains why we have to ask people for forgiveness and not just say we’re sorry. For more on reconciliation from Fr. Mike—and Fr. Josh Johnson—be sure to check out their Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Price of Forgiveness69b7b637-f852-4c63-9330-9227cfffa7ebThu, 09 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Price of Forgiveness Sometimes saying sorry just isn’t enough. Chances are that you can remember a time you hurt someone through your actions. Maybe it was just missing something important to them, or letting your words slip to someone else, but whatever you did cost them something. And when your mistakes lead to someone in your life losing something, saying you’re sorry just isn’t enough. Today, Fr. Mike explains why we have to ask people for forgiveness and not just say we’re sorry. For more on reconciliation from Fr. Mike—and Fr. Josh Johnson—be sure to check out their Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes saying sorry just isn’t enough. Chances are that you can remember a time you hurt someone through your actions. Maybe it was just missing something important to them, or letting your words slip to someone else, but whatever you did cost them something. And when your mistakes lead to someone in your life losing something, saying you’re sorry just isn’t enough. Today, Fr. Mike explains why we have to ask people for forgiveness and not just say we’re sorry. For more on reconciliation from Fr. Mike—and Fr. Josh Johnson—be sure to check out their Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Price of Forgiveness884c27b5-ede2-48e7-a9d5-a0117201cf0eThu, 09 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Corinthians 13 – Closing Remarks2 Corinthians 13

2 Corinthians 13

full2 Corinthians 13 – Closing Remarksfa722f99-af9e-40fd-9eb5-eb1a2c3dbe9aThu, 09 Sep 2021 12:30:00 +0000532https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 22 - How To Turn Your Ambition Into Action: Jamil QureshiIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. It’s fair to say that most people possess ambition, yet almost all of those people fail to turn it into the required action to achieve. So it begs the question, why do we fail to act upon our ambitions? I put this question to the World Leading Psychologist and High Performance Coach Jamil Qureshi. Not only is his answer incredibly compelling, but it could be the key to unlocking your full potential. Episode 61 - https://g2ul0.app.link/3m9ExluWnjb Jamil: https://twitter.com/jamil_qureshi?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-qureshi-494661a/?originalSubdomain=uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. It’s fair to say that most people possess ambition, yet almost all of those people fail to turn it into the required action to achieve. So it begs the question, why do we fail to act upon our ambitions? I put this question to the World Leading Psychologist and High Performance Coach Jamil Qureshi. Not only is his answer incredibly compelling, but it could be the key to unlocking your full potential. Episode 61 - https://g2ul0.app.link/3m9ExluWnjb Jamil: https://twitter.com/jamil_qureshi?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-qureshi-494661a/?originalSubdomain=uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 22 - How To Turn Your Ambition Into Action: Jamil Qureshice293fb7-3e11-47af-b58a-14caeff8f639Thu, 09 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000668https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCatholics, Alcohol, And DrinkingIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Michael Foley, the author of Drinking with the Saints, to discuss how we can drink alcohol and smoke a pipe while still growing in holiness. We talk about how the Church understands alcohol consumption and how Michael came to write these books. Be sure to listen all the way through so you can learn how to enter into the book drawing. In this episode we discuss; Why Catholics don't think drinking is immoral How enjoying a cigar can be holy Tips for achieving moderation The best Catholic cocktails and how to make some And More Dr. Michael P. Foley is a Professor of Patristics in the Great Texts Program at Baylor University, a Professor of Theology at the Aquinas Institute, and the author of approximately 350 articles and fourteen books, including The Politically Incorrect Guide to Christianity, Drinking with the Saints, Drinking with Saint Nick, and Drinking with Your Patron Saints. Mike and his wife Alexandra live in Waco, Texas with their six children, twelve chickens, two turtles, one dog, and 12,000 bees. Drinking with the Saints Site - https://drinkingwiththesaints.com/ Books: Drinking with the Saints Drinking with Your Patron Saint Drinking with St. Nick Learn More How To Drink Like A Saint - https://catholicgentleman.com/2021/09/how-to-drink-like-a-saint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Michael Foley, the author of Drinking with the Saints, to discuss how we can drink alcohol and smoke a pipe while still growing in holiness. We talk about how the Church understands alcohol consumption and how Michael came to write these books. Be sure to listen all the way through so you can learn how to enter into the book drawing. In this episode we discuss; Why Catholics don't think drinking is immoral How enjoying a cigar can be holy Tips for achieving moderation The best Catholic cocktails and how to make some And More Dr. Michael P. Foley is a Professor of Patristics in the Great Texts Program at Baylor University, a Professor of Theology at the Aquinas Institute, and the author of approximately 350 articles and fourteen books, including The Politically Incorrect Guide to Christianity, Drinking with the Saints, Drinking with Saint Nick, and Drinking with Your Patron Saints. Mike and his wife Alexandra live in Waco, Texas with their six children, twelve chickens, two turtles, one dog, and 12,000 bees. Drinking with the Saints Site - https://drinkingwiththesaints.com/ Books: Drinking with the Saints Drinking with Your Patron Saint Drinking with St. Nick Learn More How To Drink Like A Saint - https://catholicgentleman.com/2021/09/how-to-drink-like-a-saint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullCatholics, Alcohol, And Drinkinge413751d-69c8-4cec-8be4-838543d13ffcWed, 08 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +00003258https://216.73.216.191/allTags#380 The One Thing Jesus Asks You to do for Him - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.More than anything, the devil hates to see you at Mass. And Jesus was clear that he, personally, desired you there. Father Hugh Barbour is back, and he explains why the Mass must be at the center of every Christian life. Cy Kellett: Getting back to mass, participating fully in the mass. Fr. Hugh Barbour is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus. The Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. A little bit about living your Catholic faith. This time with Fr. Hugh Barbour, our guest, Fr. Hugh Barbour, encouraging y…

More than anything, the devil hates to see you at Mass. And Jesus was clear that he, personally, desired you there. Father Hugh Barbour is back, and he explains why the Mass must be at the center of every Christian life. Cy Kellett: Getting back to mass, participating fully in the mass. Fr. Hugh Barbour is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus. The Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. A little bit about living your Catholic faith. This time with Fr. Hugh Barbour, our guest, Fr. Hugh Barbour, encouraging y…

#380 The One Thing Jesus Asks You to do for Him - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.a2ca17fa-b177-41b2-8e4f-0e6b39c43561Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/05/21 Seen. Known. Loved. Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Transition always involves destruction. Jesus heals the man who was deaf and mute. In doing this, He was destroying something in the man’s life…his identity. Jesus has to take away the false identity in order to tell us who we truly are. Mass Readings from September 5, 2021: Isaiah 35:4-7 Psalms 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Transition always involves destruction. Jesus heals the man who was deaf and mute. In doing this, He was destroying something in the man’s life…his identity. Jesus has to take away the false identity in order to tell us who we truly are. Mass Readings from September 5, 2021: Isaiah 35:4-7 Psalms 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37

full09/05/21 Seen. Known. Loved.ded99f9c-e5e8-4b90-9db0-3ad808664a04Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/05/21 Seen. Known. Loved. Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Transition always involves destruction. Jesus heals the man who was deaf and mute. In doing this, He was destroying something in the man’s life…his identity. Jesus has to take away the false identity in order to tell us who we truly are. Mass Readings from September 5, 2021: Isaiah 35:4-7 Psalms 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Transition always involves destruction. Jesus heals the man who was deaf and mute. In doing this, He was destroying something in the man’s life…his identity. Jesus has to take away the false identity in order to tell us who we truly are. Mass Readings from September 5, 2021: Isaiah 35:4-7 Psalms 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37

full09/05/21 Seen. Known. Loved.6fe67654-52ef-4c13-a8bc-b1ec9e15e70aMon, 06 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/05/21 Seen. Known. Loved. Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Transition always involves destruction. Jesus heals the man who was deaf and mute. In doing this, He was destroying something in the man’s life…his identity. Jesus has to take away the false identity in order to tell us who we truly are. Mass Readings from September 5, 2021: Isaiah 35:4-7 Psalms 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Transition always involves destruction. Jesus heals the man who was deaf and mute. In doing this, He was destroying something in the man’s life…his identity. Jesus has to take away the false identity in order to tell us who we truly are. Mass Readings from September 5, 2021: Isaiah 35:4-7 Psalms 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37

full09/05/21 Seen. Known. Loved.cf715cc7-e890-4a53-bb6f-4de1f4ee98bcMon, 06 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Take Full Control Of Your Mind: Prof. Steve Peters, The Chimp ParadoxIt’s hard to know where to begin with Steve Peters. He’s a doctor, a psychiatrist, a professor and a mental coach for the worlds top athletes and business leaders. He’s also the author of “The Chimp Paradox”, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and put forward the groundbreaking ‘Chimp model’ for understanding how our brains work. Steve is used to helping the worlds elite to achieve their full potential, from Steven Gerrard and Ronnie O Sullivan to top business leaders and CEOs. His insights are sought after by people all over the world. But today he sits down and shares his wisdom to help you. Be prepared for this one, we go to some incredible places as Steve shows us what commonly holds people back, and how to overcome it. Steve will show you exactly how being at peace with yourself is the only way to succeed. I’m sure you’ll understand by the end of this why Steve’s insights are so widely sought. Follow Steve: Twitter - https://twitter.com/chimpmanagement Facebook - facebook.com/professorstevepeters Steve’s new book - https://amzn.eu/d/3cIYa1a Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s hard to know where to begin with Steve Peters. He’s a doctor, a psychiatrist, a professor and a mental coach for the worlds top athletes and business leaders. He’s also the author of “The Chimp Paradox”, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and put forward the groundbreaking ‘Chimp model’ for understanding how our brains work. Steve is used to helping the worlds elite to achieve their full potential, from Steven Gerrard and Ronnie O Sullivan to top business leaders and CEOs. His insights are sought after by people all over the world. But today he sits down and shares his wisdom to help you. Be prepared for this one, we go to some incredible places as Steve shows us what commonly holds people back, and how to overcome it. Steve will show you exactly how being at peace with yourself is the only way to succeed. I’m sure you’ll understand by the end of this why Steve’s insights are so widely sought. Follow Steve: Twitter - https://twitter.com/chimpmanagement Facebook - facebook.com/professorstevepeters Steve’s new book - https://amzn.eu/d/3cIYa1a Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow To Take Full Control Of Your Mind: Prof. Steve Peters, The Chimp Paradox45c03733-3210-4695-b898-9af37e145ea3Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +00004645https://216.73.216.191/allTags#213A: Exodus part 15: Moses has HelpersExodus 17:8-13 Today we hear about the battle with the Amalekites. During this battle, Moses must keep his arms raised or else the Israelites begin to lose! When Moses grew tired, he had two helpers at his side: Aaron &amp; Hur. We apply that God gives us people to help us too. God created us to be with others.... to have family and friends, a church, &amp; a community. He gives us people who can help us when we grow tired, just like he did for Moses.&nbsp; Thanks for listening and sharing the Bible with your children!&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 17:8-13 Today we hear about the battle with the Amalekites. During this battle, Moses must keep his arms raised or else the Israelites begin to lose! When Moses grew tired, he had two helpers at his side: Aaron &amp; Hur. We apply that God gives us people to help us too. God created us to be with others.... to have family and friends, a church, &amp; a community. He gives us people who can help us when we grow tired, just like he did for Moses.&nbsp; Thanks for listening and sharing the Bible with your children!&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#213A: Exodus part 15: Moses has Helpersab873cfd-c37b-4fdb-94f3-945a12ab491cSat, 04 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000507https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen You’re Discouraged It’s not unusual to experience discouragement on the road to holiness, especially when we live in a world that is filled with temptations and persecution. With God on our side, nothing the devil can do will ever prevail over us. However, it’s the moment we become too discouraged to ask God for help that the devil is waiting for. So how can we prevent this from happening? Today, Fr. Mike explains the root of discouragement in our faith journey, and how to keep leaning on God through that struggle.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It’s not unusual to experience discouragement on the road to holiness, especially when we live in a world that is filled with temptations and persecution. With God on our side, nothing the devil can do will ever prevail over us. However, it’s the moment we become too discouraged to ask God for help that the devil is waiting for. So how can we prevent this from happening? Today, Fr. Mike explains the root of discouragement in our faith journey, and how to keep leaning on God through that struggle.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen You’re Discouraged8dbc048a-e2b2-49f5-98da-ea9b37679a73Thu, 02 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen You’re Discouraged It’s not unusual to experience discouragement on the road to holiness, especially when we live in a world that is filled with temptations and persecution. With God on our side, nothing the devil can do will ever prevail over us. However, it’s the moment we become too discouraged to ask God for help that the devil is waiting for. So how can we prevent this from happening? Today, Fr. Mike explains the root of discouragement in our faith journey, and how to keep leaning on God through that struggle.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It’s not unusual to experience discouragement on the road to holiness, especially when we live in a world that is filled with temptations and persecution. With God on our side, nothing the devil can do will ever prevail over us. However, it’s the moment we become too discouraged to ask God for help that the devil is waiting for. So how can we prevent this from happening? Today, Fr. Mike explains the root of discouragement in our faith journey, and how to keep leaning on God through that struggle.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen You’re Discouragedbad4a147-153d-4c15-9ca3-91a66dab9b9eThu, 02 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#727 - 2 Corinthians 12 – Paul's Thorn2 Corinthians 12

2 Corinthians 12

full#727 - 2 Corinthians 12 – Paul's Thornb4653189-dbf9-4cad-aecc-f97cd8ef60d8Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:30:00 +0000804https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 21 - Professor Green on The Source Of Your SuccessIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Professor Green’s accomplishments as a white rapper, at the time he found success, is a staggering achievement. An achievement which, perhaps, wouldn’t be expected from a young guy dealing drugs to get by. So in this clip I ask Professor Green, aka Stephen Paul Manderson, to explain how he found success in his career, and then happiness. Episode 80: https://g2ul0.app.link/7FV8iDIJcjb Professor Green: https://www.instagram.com/professorgreen/ https://twitter.com/professorgreen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Professor Green’s accomplishments as a white rapper, at the time he found success, is a staggering achievement. An achievement which, perhaps, wouldn’t be expected from a young guy dealing drugs to get by. So in this clip I ask Professor Green, aka Stephen Paul Manderson, to explain how he found success in his career, and then happiness. Episode 80: https://g2ul0.app.link/7FV8iDIJcjb Professor Green: https://www.instagram.com/professorgreen/ https://twitter.com/professorgreen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 21 - Professor Green on The Source Of Your Success3cbc8b02-871d-4c7a-b779-9e55c7568a13Thu, 02 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000641https://216.73.216.191/allTags7 Lost Catholic Traditions And Why We Need To Bring Them BackIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss some incredibly rich traditions within the Catholic Church and the sad decline in our modern times to actively practicing them. These practices have been either marginalized or forgotten but have great value for the Church and our individual pursuit of holiness. In this episode we discuss; The spiritual benefits to these lost traditions The call to each man to start practicing them How your acceptance of these traditions will better your life And more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss some incredibly rich traditions within the Catholic Church and the sad decline in our modern times to actively practicing them. These practices have been either marginalized or forgotten but have great value for the Church and our individual pursuit of holiness. In this episode we discuss; The spiritual benefits to these lost traditions The call to each man to start practicing them How your acceptance of these traditions will better your life And more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full7 Lost Catholic Traditions And Why We Need To Bring Them Backf0309ddf-1c48-4602-890c-254a79ac8e46Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:40:00 +00002973https://216.73.216.191/allTags#379 The Jordan Peterson Effect: Opening Minds to the Bible - Christopher KaczorCatholic Scholar Christopher Kaczor finds a great deal to admire in Jordan Peterson and his followers. But is Peterson&#8217;s work a fully-satisfying body of thought, or is it more of a doorway to deeper satisfactions for the mind? We discuss Kaczor&#8217;s new book &#8212; Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: The Search for a Meaningful Life. Cy Kellett: Is Jordan Peterson leading people to Christianity? Christopher Kaczor is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answer&#8217;s podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett…

Catholic Scholar Christopher Kaczor finds a great deal to admire in Jordan Peterson and his followers. But is Peterson&#8217;s work a fully-satisfying body of thought, or is it more of a doorway to deeper satisfactions for the mind? We discuss Kaczor&#8217;s new book &#8212; Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: The Search for a Meaningful Life. Cy Kellett: Is Jordan Peterson leading people to Christianity? Christopher Kaczor is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answer&#8217;s podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett…

#379 The Jordan Peterson Effect: Opening Minds to the Bible - Christopher Kaczor0b04c970-acef-4b5b-bc58-70d4b82b0a86Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/29/21 Living in Later? Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I doing “everything but”? Often we avoid doing what is essential by filling our lives with many things that are optional. Mass Readings from August 29, 2021: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Psalms 15:2-5James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I doing “everything but”? Often we avoid doing what is essential by filling our lives with many things that are optional. Mass Readings from August 29, 2021: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Psalms 15:2-5James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

full08/29/21 Living in Later?2c32be24-5416-4b15-bea7-e0dfb1733c76Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/29/21 Living in Later? Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I doing “everything but”? Often we avoid doing what is essential by filling our lives with many things that are optional. Mass Readings from August 29, 2021: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Psalms 15:2-5James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I doing “everything but”? Often we avoid doing what is essential by filling our lives with many things that are optional. Mass Readings from August 29, 2021: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Psalms 15:2-5James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

full08/29/21 Living in Later?1f762ed1-3121-439c-8b05-684a8bf1592eMon, 30 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/29/21 Living in Later? Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I doing “everything but”? Often we avoid doing what is essential by filling our lives with many things that are optional. Mass Readings from August 29, 2021: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Psalms 15:2-5James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I doing “everything but”? Often we avoid doing what is essential by filling our lives with many things that are optional. Mass Readings from August 29, 2021: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Psalms 15:2-5James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

full08/29/21 Living in Later?71f17e93-9c38-4505-9f23-461271f8e25aMon, 30 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Build A Following Of 10 Million +: MrwhosethebossArun Maini is the UK’s number one technology influencer, with over 10 million followers across his social media, and over 1.2 billion views on his youtube channel Mrwhosetheboss. Today, he’s talking exclusively to us about his life, his passions and how he made it to the top. Arun started small, using a camera given to him by someone and reviewing technology he could borrow from his friends. Today, he still records in his bedroom, but his job takes him all over the world, and a positive word from him is sought after by Apple, Samsung and technology companies the world over. In his first extended sit-down interview, Arun talks to us about how he gives his all to every task he does, how he stays focused, and how his very competitive nature drove him to the top. But he also opens up about the pressures he faces. And he comes clean about how the very instincts that drive him on can make him his own worst enemy. Follow Arun: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/Mrwhosetheboss Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrwhosetheboss Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrwhosetheboss Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arun Maini is the UK’s number one technology influencer, with over 10 million followers across his social media, and over 1.2 billion views on his youtube channel Mrwhosetheboss. Today, he’s talking exclusively to us about his life, his passions and how he made it to the top. Arun started small, using a camera given to him by someone and reviewing technology he could borrow from his friends. Today, he still records in his bedroom, but his job takes him all over the world, and a positive word from him is sought after by Apple, Samsung and technology companies the world over. In his first extended sit-down interview, Arun talks to us about how he gives his all to every task he does, how he stays focused, and how his very competitive nature drove him to the top. But he also opens up about the pressures he faces. And he comes clean about how the very instincts that drive him on can make him his own worst enemy. Follow Arun: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/Mrwhosetheboss Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mrwhosetheboss Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrwhosetheboss Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow To Build A Following Of 10 Million +: Mrwhosetheboss22de5345-76fd-43b7-b8b2-a4db336268caMon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +00005794https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSPECIAL: The Drink of the Vikings, Older Than Beer or WineIt was the favorite drink of Vikings. It's made from simple, natural ingredients. It's one of the most ancient alcoholic drinks in existence. It's mead! In this special episode, Sam speaks with master meadmaker, Ricky Klein of Groennfell Meadery. They discuss: the history and origins of mead as a beverage the many different styles of mead making mead at home where you can buy authentic mead and more... Learn More: https://www.groennfell.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was the favorite drink of Vikings. It's made from simple, natural ingredients. It's one of the most ancient alcoholic drinks in existence. It's mead! In this special episode, Sam speaks with master meadmaker, Ricky Klein of Groennfell Meadery. They discuss: the history and origins of mead as a beverage the many different styles of mead making mead at home where you can buy authentic mead and more... Learn More: https://www.groennfell.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSPECIAL: The Drink of the Vikings, Older Than Beer or Winec2c8f875-d2c9-40c4-abb4-0bfa8c88434fSun, 29 Aug 2021 15:30:00 +00001775https://216.73.216.191/allTags#212A: Exodus part 14: When Life is Hard, God is STILL ThereEXODUS 17:1-7 If you’ve missed our Exodus episodes, I'd highly recommend you go back and listen from # 199 or # 207 &nbsp;b/c the context is important and the stories will build upon themselves. Today, we hear the Israelites struggling in the desert as they journey to the promised land. The Israelites thought this hardship meant God wasn’t among them but that’s simply not true. We can remember the truth, that though we will have sad, and difficult days… God sees you, is with YOU , and loves you! We hear how God is with the Israelites and provides for them time and time again.&nbsp; Thanks for listening and I pray this podcast always helps the kids develop a relationship with Jesus.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EXODUS 17:1-7 If you’ve missed our Exodus episodes, I'd highly recommend you go back and listen from # 199 or # 207 &nbsp;b/c the context is important and the stories will build upon themselves. Today, we hear the Israelites struggling in the desert as they journey to the promised land. The Israelites thought this hardship meant God wasn’t among them but that’s simply not true. We can remember the truth, that though we will have sad, and difficult days… God sees you, is with YOU , and loves you! We hear how God is with the Israelites and provides for them time and time again.&nbsp; Thanks for listening and I pray this podcast always helps the kids develop a relationship with Jesus.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#212A: Exodus part 14: When Life is Hard, God is STILL Therede649176-1ef2-40cb-be80-04742f1a398eSat, 28 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000598https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs Holy Communion a Right? Last week, we talked about Holy Communion being a gift and not a right owed to us by God. This may sound like the Church doesn’t want you if you’ve sinned, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The reality is, every one of us is in need of repentance, and there is not one person on this earth who isn’t a sinner. What we need to examine within ourselves is how we can realign our souls back to God and enter a union with him in the Holy Sacrament. Today, Fr. Mike clarifies some points he made in his last video about Holy Communion, and explains why the Church has always wanted your heart—especially in the midst of sin. For more from Fr. Mike, check out his new book Are You Saved? The Catholic Understanding of Salvation from his new series The Curious Catholic.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Last week, we talked about Holy Communion being a gift and not a right owed to us by God. This may sound like the Church doesn’t want you if you’ve sinned, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The reality is, every one of us is in need of repentance, and there is not one person on this earth who isn’t a sinner. What we need to examine within ourselves is how we can realign our souls back to God and enter a union with him in the Holy Sacrament. Today, Fr. Mike clarifies some points he made in his last video about Holy Communion, and explains why the Church has always wanted your heart—especially in the midst of sin. For more from Fr. Mike, check out his new book Are You Saved? The Catholic Understanding of Salvation from his new series The Curious Catholic.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs Holy Communion a Right?947edddf-0977-47b9-9b06-d0c97b69e5b2Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs Holy Communion a Right? Last week, we talked about Holy Communion being a gift and not a right owed to us by God. This may sound like the Church doesn’t want you if you’ve sinned, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The reality is, every one of us is in need of repentance, and there is not one person on this earth who isn’t a sinner. What we need to examine within ourselves is how we can realign our souls back to God and enter a union with him in the Holy Sacrament. Today, Fr. Mike clarifies some points he made in his last video about Holy Communion, and explains why the Church has always wanted your heart—especially in the midst of sin. For more from Fr. Mike, check out his new book Are You Saved? The Catholic Understanding of Salvation from his new series The Curious Catholic.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Last week, we talked about Holy Communion being a gift and not a right owed to us by God. This may sound like the Church doesn’t want you if you’ve sinned, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The reality is, every one of us is in need of repentance, and there is not one person on this earth who isn’t a sinner. What we need to examine within ourselves is how we can realign our souls back to God and enter a union with him in the Holy Sacrament. Today, Fr. Mike clarifies some points he made in his last video about Holy Communion, and explains why the Church has always wanted your heart—especially in the midst of sin. For more from Fr. Mike, check out his new book Are You Saved? The Catholic Understanding of Salvation from his new series The Curious Catholic.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs Holy Communion a Right?3daf14d8-1a18-4987-a4f3-c0d030f654efThu, 26 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Corinthians 11 – Paul and False Apostles2 Corinthians 11

2 Corinthians 11

full2 Corinthians 11 – Paul and False Apostles083937f4-2af5-4ee5-b4ca-ec0cc75e7742Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:30:00 +0000910https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 20 - Jim Chapman on How He Overcame His Failure AnxietyIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. It seems that in the modern world we live in ‘anxiety’ is a word we are all becoming far too familiar with. The same can be said for many celebrities and online personalities who at first glance may seem untouchable, however when you look a little deeper, no one has it all worked out. In this extremely open and honest clip, Jim reveals how a complicated childhood became the source of many of his issues. He also reveals how he has come to identify and overcome his anxiety for both himself and his new family on the way! Episode 78 - https://g2ul0.app.link/zubmaijq0ib Jim: https://www.youtube.com/user/j1mmyb0bba https://www.instagram.com/jimchapman/ https://twitter.com/jimchapman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. It seems that in the modern world we live in ‘anxiety’ is a word we are all becoming far too familiar with. The same can be said for many celebrities and online personalities who at first glance may seem untouchable, however when you look a little deeper, no one has it all worked out. In this extremely open and honest clip, Jim reveals how a complicated childhood became the source of many of his issues. He also reveals how he has come to identify and overcome his anxiety for both himself and his new family on the way! Episode 78 - https://g2ul0.app.link/zubmaijq0ib Jim: https://www.youtube.com/user/j1mmyb0bba https://www.instagram.com/jimchapman/ https://twitter.com/jimchapman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 20 - Jim Chapman on How He Overcame His Failure Anxiety4f45e1ba-6667-4247-97c0-34e8d70d0292Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000731https://216.73.216.191/allTags3 Ways Technology Is Destroying Your LifeIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam meet with Josh Hochschild, co-author of A Mind At Peace, to discuss the fact that modern technology is designed with the human person as the product to be sold, and how the addictive elements are disrupting and deadening our relationship with God, our family and friends, and ourselves. We also discuss the hierarchy of virtues a man needs to work on to regain control of his faculties and grow in holiness. In this episode we discuss; How technology is here to stay but does NOT need to control us How the perennial teachings of the Church can still be used for this combat How each of us struggle and have certain practices we use to stay disciplined And more Joshua P. Hochschild is Professor of Philosophy and Director of Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Mount St. Mary’s University, where he also served six years as the inaugural Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. In addition to scholarly articles and books in medieval logic, metaphysics, ethics and social thought, his writing has appeared in Commonweal, First Things, Front Porch Republic, and the Wall Street Journal. He is co-author (with Christopher O. Blum) of A Mind at Peace: Reclaiming an Ordered Soul in the Age of Distraction (2017) and for 2020-21 he is President of the American Catholic Philosophical Association. He and his wife and their four children live in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Follow Josh on Twitter @JoshHochschild Learn More about Josh at https://directory.msmary.edu/people/joshua-hochschild.html Purchase A Mind at Peace: Reclaiming an Ordered Soul in the Age of Distraction - Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam meet with Josh Hochschild, co-author of A Mind At Peace, to discuss the fact that modern technology is designed with the human person as the product to be sold, and how the addictive elements are disrupting and deadening our relationship with God, our family and friends, and ourselves. We also discuss the hierarchy of virtues a man needs to work on to regain control of his faculties and grow in holiness. In this episode we discuss; How technology is here to stay but does NOT need to control us How the perennial teachings of the Church can still be used for this combat How each of us struggle and have certain practices we use to stay disciplined And more Joshua P. Hochschild is Professor of Philosophy and Director of Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Mount St. Mary’s University, where he also served six years as the inaugural Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. In addition to scholarly articles and books in medieval logic, metaphysics, ethics and social thought, his writing has appeared in Commonweal, First Things, Front Porch Republic, and the Wall Street Journal. He is co-author (with Christopher O. Blum) of A Mind at Peace: Reclaiming an Ordered Soul in the Age of Distraction (2017) and for 2020-21 he is President of the American Catholic Philosophical Association. He and his wife and their four children live in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Follow Josh on Twitter @JoshHochschild Learn More about Josh at https://directory.msmary.edu/people/joshua-hochschild.html Purchase A Mind at Peace: Reclaiming an Ordered Soul in the Age of Distraction - Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full3 Ways Technology Is Destroying Your Life15e240aa-ac51-43f5-81f2-310f9a2a555dWed, 25 Aug 2021 20:35:00 +00003709https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/22/21 Consumer Catholic: The Church of Me Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Everything I like and nothing that I don't. The temptation to create a God in our own image and have a church in our own image is strong. But God has revealed Himself to us, which means we either choose Him…or we choose “not Him.” We don’t get to create our own personally curated version. Mass Readings from August 22, 2021: Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 16-21Ephesians 5:21-32 John 6:60-69

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Everything I like and nothing that I don't. The temptation to create a God in our own image and have a church in our own image is strong. But God has revealed Himself to us, which means we either choose Him…or we choose “not Him.” We don’t get to create our own personally curated version. Mass Readings from August 22, 2021: Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 16-21Ephesians 5:21-32 John 6:60-69

full08/22/21 Consumer Catholic: The Church of Me274cdf93-df0f-49e6-b794-1363607e8fd1Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/22/21 Consumer Catholic: The Church of Me Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Everything I like and nothing that I don't. The temptation to create a God in our own image and have a church in our own image is strong. But God has revealed Himself to us, which means we either choose Him…or we choose “not Him.” We don’t get to create our own personally curated version. Mass Readings from August 22, 2021: Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 16-21Ephesians 5:21-32 John 6:60-69

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Everything I like and nothing that I don't. The temptation to create a God in our own image and have a church in our own image is strong. But God has revealed Himself to us, which means we either choose Him…or we choose “not Him.” We don’t get to create our own personally curated version. Mass Readings from August 22, 2021: Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 16-21Ephesians 5:21-32 John 6:60-69

full08/22/21 Consumer Catholic: The Church of Me06064310-595a-4c17-bd39-9acd5eb2c034Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/22/21 Consumer Catholic: The Church of Me Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Everything I like and nothing that I don't. The temptation to create a God in our own image and have a church in our own image is strong. But God has revealed Himself to us, which means we either choose Him…or we choose “not Him.” We don’t get to create our own personally curated version. Mass Readings from August 22, 2021: Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 16-21Ephesians 5:21-32 John 6:60-69

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Everything I like and nothing that I don't. The temptation to create a God in our own image and have a church in our own image is strong. But God has revealed Himself to us, which means we either choose Him…or we choose “not Him.” We don’t get to create our own personally curated version. Mass Readings from August 22, 2021: Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 16-21Ephesians 5:21-32 John 6:60-69

full08/22/21 Consumer Catholic: The Church of Me442b548a-84f2-4c07-b16d-744b2c3df3eeMon, 23 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow I Make $1.2 Million A Year From This PodcastThis week we’re doing something a bit different, and telling you everything you need to know about the business of podcasting. Have you ever wanted to know what goes into an episode of The Diary of a CEO? The truth of the relationship with our sponsors, the equipment we use, and where I want this podcast to go. Well, now’s your chance. This podcast has been an incredible journey, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built. When I started this podcast, it was just me in my bedroom speaking alone into a microphone. Now, we’re the number one business podcast in Europe for over 40 consecutive weeks. Today, we step back to reflect on that journey. And yet, I’ve found that what inspired me to make the podcast then is the same what inspires me to make it now. I’ve always loved sharing incredible stories with you. I’ve always loved pulling out and sharing those little secrets in how people achieve - and maintain - success. And I still hope nobody’s listening, but if you are, then you keep this to yourself.  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re doing something a bit different, and telling you everything you need to know about the business of podcasting. Have you ever wanted to know what goes into an episode of The Diary of a CEO? The truth of the relationship with our sponsors, the equipment we use, and where I want this podcast to go. Well, now’s your chance. This podcast has been an incredible journey, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built. When I started this podcast, it was just me in my bedroom speaking alone into a microphone. Now, we’re the number one business podcast in Europe for over 40 consecutive weeks. Today, we step back to reflect on that journey. And yet, I’ve found that what inspired me to make the podcast then is the same what inspires me to make it now. I’ve always loved sharing incredible stories with you. I’ve always loved pulling out and sharing those little secrets in how people achieve - and maintain - success. And I still hope nobody’s listening, but if you are, then you keep this to yourself.  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow I Make $1.2 Million A Year From This Podcast3fd1e922-8789-4b61-b657-cf98620e50cfMon, 23 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +00002024https://216.73.216.191/allTags#211A: Exodus part 13: A Jar for GenerationsExodus 16: 31-35 We continue our Exodus series. God instructs Moses and Aaron to place some manna in a jar for the next generation. As time passes and the Israelites get older, God wants them to be able to see that manna sitting in the jar and remember that time in the desert,....remember what God did and his faithfulness. They’ll continue to tell their children, &nbsp;grandchildren, &amp; great grand children the miraculous story of what happened to them in the desert. We apply this to our lives and recount if we have items in our life that serve as reminders of how good God is. We discuss ideas to use for this and help get the family involved. Thanks for listening! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 16: 31-35 We continue our Exodus series. God instructs Moses and Aaron to place some manna in a jar for the next generation. As time passes and the Israelites get older, God wants them to be able to see that manna sitting in the jar and remember that time in the desert,....remember what God did and his faithfulness. They’ll continue to tell their children, &nbsp;grandchildren, &amp; great grand children the miraculous story of what happened to them in the desert. We apply this to our lives and recount if we have items in our life that serve as reminders of how good God is. We discuss ideas to use for this and help get the family involved. Thanks for listening! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#211A: Exodus part 13: A Jar for Generationsfcedbb69-88b9-4a26-9c35-03af1ff31548Sat, 21 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000520https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan Someone Be Denied Holy Communion? Sometimes we can be tricked into thinking that the Holy Communion we receive at Mass every Sunday is somehow owed to us; that we have a right to receive it. However, the Eucharist, which is Jesus Christ’s own body and blood, is a divine gift bestowed upon us by our Heavenly Father. And because it’s a gift, the way we receive it and the state of our souls matter greatly to our relationship with God. Which begs the question: can someone be denied Holy Communion? Today, Fr. Mike explains whether communion is a gift that can be taken away, and what that means for public figures who openly support practices against the Church, like abortion. If you or someone you know has had an abortion and is seeking help and healing, visit https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/ for resources and guidance.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes we can be tricked into thinking that the Holy Communion we receive at Mass every Sunday is somehow owed to us; that we have a right to receive it. However, the Eucharist, which is Jesus Christ’s own body and blood, is a divine gift bestowed upon us by our Heavenly Father. And because it’s a gift, the way we receive it and the state of our souls matter greatly to our relationship with God. Which begs the question: can someone be denied Holy Communion? Today, Fr. Mike explains whether communion is a gift that can be taken away, and what that means for public figures who openly support practices against the Church, like abortion. If you or someone you know has had an abortion and is seeking help and healing, visit https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/ for resources and guidance.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCan Someone Be Denied Holy Communion?7faebb9e-8d93-4a80-b514-7902cf66858cThu, 19 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan Someone Be Denied Holy Communion? Sometimes we can be tricked into thinking that the Holy Communion we receive at Mass every Sunday is somehow owed to us; that we have a right to receive it. However, the Eucharist, which is Jesus Christ’s own body and blood, is a divine gift bestowed upon us by our Heavenly Father. And because it’s a gift, the way we receive it and the state of our souls matter greatly to our relationship with God. Which begs the question: can someone be denied Holy Communion? Today, Fr. Mike explains whether communion is a gift that can be taken away, and what that means for public figures who openly support practices against the Church, like abortion. If you or someone you know has had an abortion and is seeking help and healing, visit https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/ for resources and guidance.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes we can be tricked into thinking that the Holy Communion we receive at Mass every Sunday is somehow owed to us; that we have a right to receive it. However, the Eucharist, which is Jesus Christ’s own body and blood, is a divine gift bestowed upon us by our Heavenly Father. And because it’s a gift, the way we receive it and the state of our souls matter greatly to our relationship with God. Which begs the question: can someone be denied Holy Communion? Today, Fr. Mike explains whether communion is a gift that can be taken away, and what that means for public figures who openly support practices against the Church, like abortion. If you or someone you know has had an abortion and is seeking help and healing, visit https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/ for resources and guidance.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCan Someone Be Denied Holy Communion?b3554781-f610-400a-9056-07bf2d4072d0Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Corinthians 10 – Paul’s Ministry2 Corinthians 10

2 Corinthians 10

full2 Corinthians 10 – Paul’s Ministry7c6657fc-e514-4e37-b929-8e15209cd15bThu, 19 Aug 2021 12:30:00 +0000787https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 19 - This Is Why Your Sex Life Sucks: Kate MoyleIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Talking about sex can often be an uncomfortable conversation for most of us, especially if it includes discussing our issues in the bedroom. This is why I decided to fire all of the taboo questions we all want to know the answers to at Kate Moyle, a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and host of The Sexual Wellness Sessions Podcast. Episode 73 - https://g2ul0.app.link/zstxzWwVOib Kate: https://www.instagram.com/katemoyletherapy/ https://www.katemoyle.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Talking about sex can often be an uncomfortable conversation for most of us, especially if it includes discussing our issues in the bedroom. This is why I decided to fire all of the taboo questions we all want to know the answers to at Kate Moyle, a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and host of The Sexual Wellness Sessions Podcast. Episode 73 - https://g2ul0.app.link/zstxzWwVOib Kate: https://www.instagram.com/katemoyletherapy/ https://www.katemoyle.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 19 - This Is Why Your Sex Life Sucks: Kate Moyle7747e4cc-c5ee-4e3d-85a7-c0d05471e8e0Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000693https://216.73.216.191/allTags20 Skills Every Man Should HaveIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss the fact that we as gentlemen desire to be competent and capable in the world. A man wants to know (or at least feel like he knows) that no matter what situation he’s placed in, he’ll be able to handle himself — to act rather than react. Thank you to our Sponsor CatholicMatch - Click Here to Set Up Your Free Profile Today In this episode we discuss; Practical Skills Every Man Should Develop Relationship Skills Spiritual Practices and Disciplines  And more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss the fact that we as gentlemen desire to be competent and capable in the world. A man wants to know (or at least feel like he knows) that no matter what situation he’s placed in, he’ll be able to handle himself — to act rather than react. Thank you to our Sponsor CatholicMatch - Click Here to Set Up Your Free Profile Today In this episode we discuss; Practical Skills Every Man Should Develop Relationship Skills Spiritual Practices and Disciplines  And more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full20 Skills Every Man Should Havee7ed3970-3c4a-4197-8b19-59fb26d38114Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:40:00 +00004171https://216.73.216.191/allTags#378 Is My Soul Immortal? - Karlo BroussardThe author of Purgatory Is for Real tackles a tough philosophical question &#8212; is my soul made to last forever? If so, how do we know this? If not, what could happen that would destroy the life of my soul? Cy Kellett: Is there something immortal about you? Karlo Broussard next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and I really enjoy talking with Karlo Broussard and maybe go at little technical this time, but that&#8217;s my fault. I kind of led Karlo into that because I wante…

The author of Purgatory Is for Real tackles a tough philosophical question &#8212; is my soul made to last forever? If so, how do we know this? If not, what could happen that would destroy the life of my soul? Cy Kellett: Is there something immortal about you? Karlo Broussard next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and I really enjoy talking with Karlo Broussard and maybe go at little technical this time, but that&#8217;s my fault. I kind of led Karlo into that because I wante…

#378 Is My Soul Immortal? - Karlo Broussard8781918f-cdc4-48aa-af26-e63a327334bdWed, 18 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#377 Is this Papacy Self-Defeating? - Larry ChappTheologian and Catholic Worker Larry Chapp joins us for a discussion of Pope Francis&#8217; Motu Proprio on the Latin Mass. Was this a missed opportunity for the pope to achieve his larger goals? Is there any better way available to reach those goals? Cy Kellett: Is this a self-defeating papacy? Dr. Larry Chapp is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. I&#8217;ve been wanting to have Dr. Larry Chapp on the program. Lots of folks actually recommend him all the time…

Theologian and Catholic Worker Larry Chapp joins us for a discussion of Pope Francis&#8217; Motu Proprio on the Latin Mass. Was this a missed opportunity for the pope to achieve his larger goals? Is there any better way available to reach those goals? Cy Kellett: Is this a self-defeating papacy? Dr. Larry Chapp is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. I&#8217;ve been wanting to have Dr. Larry Chapp on the program. Lots of folks actually recommend him all the time…

#377 Is this Papacy Self-Defeating? - Larry Chapp38135310-fa70-4ddb-9fde-a9bf456ace6bWed, 18 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/15/21 Consumer Catholic: The Body Homily from the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. You are your body. The Assumption of Mary reveals many things. One of the things it reveals is that our destiny is to be reunited with our resurrected bodies forever. Our bodies are good, and an essential part of what it is to be human. Mass Readings from August 15, 2021: Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10 Psalms 45:10-12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

Homily from the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. You are your body. The Assumption of Mary reveals many things. One of the things it reveals is that our destiny is to be reunited with our resurrected bodies forever. Our bodies are good, and an essential part of what it is to be human. Mass Readings from August 15, 2021: Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10 Psalms 45:10-12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

full08/15/21 Consumer Catholic: The Bodyd2b86943-1f5f-41b6-9940-a79c78f5ca4aMon, 16 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/15/21 Consumer Catholic: The Body Homily from the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. You are your body. The Assumption of Mary reveals many things. One of the things it reveals is that our destiny is to be reunited with our resurrected bodies forever. Our bodies are good, and an essential part of what it is to be human. Mass Readings from August 15, 2021: Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10 Psalms 45:10-12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

Homily from the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. You are your body. The Assumption of Mary reveals many things. One of the things it reveals is that our destiny is to be reunited with our resurrected bodies forever. Our bodies are good, and an essential part of what it is to be human. Mass Readings from August 15, 2021: Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10 Psalms 45:10-12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

full08/15/21 Consumer Catholic: The Body9e46e9e8-87b4-4c31-9d7f-247f5bafeda2Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/15/21 Consumer Catholic: The Body Homily from the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. You are your body. The Assumption of Mary reveals many things. One of the things it reveals is that our destiny is to be reunited with our resurrected bodies forever. Our bodies are good, and an essential part of what it is to be human. Mass Readings from August 15, 2021: Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10 Psalms 45:10-12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

Homily from the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. You are your body. The Assumption of Mary reveals many things. One of the things it reveals is that our destiny is to be reunited with our resurrected bodies forever. Our bodies are good, and an essential part of what it is to be human. Mass Readings from August 15, 2021: Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10 Psalms 45:10-12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56

full08/15/21 Consumer Catholic: The Body478353ef-c631-4160-be58-6eac87829fcfMon, 16 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#376 What is a Soul? - Karlo BroussardIn the first of two conversations with Karlo about the soul, Cy asks Karlo to explain what a Christian means by &#8220;soul.&#8221; Where is the soul? Does everything have a soul? What is the point of having a soul? Using the tools of philosophy, Karlo gets us some answers. Cy Kellett: What is a soul anyway? Karlo Broussard, next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I have to admit this one comes from me. I wanted to have this conversation with Karlo, because I struggle with the idea of the soul because I think …

In the first of two conversations with Karlo about the soul, Cy asks Karlo to explain what a Christian means by &#8220;soul.&#8221; Where is the soul? Does everything have a soul? What is the point of having a soul? Using the tools of philosophy, Karlo gets us some answers. Cy Kellett: What is a soul anyway? Karlo Broussard, next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I have to admit this one comes from me. I wanted to have this conversation with Karlo, because I struggle with the idea of the soul because I think …

#376 What is a Soul? - Karlo Broussardbe632cd9-c317-46d3-b018-d8ad4364c96aMon, 16 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsProductivity Expert: How To Finally Stay Productive: Ali AbdaalAli Abdaal is a first in his class Cambridge graduate who is an expert in productivity and getting the most out of your life. He finished top of his year at Cambridge, but he wasn’t content with mastering productivity in one field. As well as being a full time student, he built a multi-million dollar business, as well as a youtube channel with over two million subscribers. Ali manages to squeeze every moment from his day. Yet when you listen to this, you’ll see that the techniques he uses to do this are really simple. He’s learnt them through hard-fought experience, and today he’s willing to share them with us. Ali has been a qualified doctor now for three years, and still practices medicine part-time. But he’s spread his wings and still runs his businesses and courses on the side. With so much he packs into his life, Ali is quite simply the best out there at helping you to maximise your productive potential. Today, he opens up like never before to reveal exactly how he does it all, and how you can too. Follow Ali: YouTube - www.youtube.com/@aliabdaal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aliabdaal Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Abdaal is a first in his class Cambridge graduate who is an expert in productivity and getting the most out of your life. He finished top of his year at Cambridge, but he wasn’t content with mastering productivity in one field. As well as being a full time student, he built a multi-million dollar business, as well as a youtube channel with over two million subscribers. Ali manages to squeeze every moment from his day. Yet when you listen to this, you’ll see that the techniques he uses to do this are really simple. He’s learnt them through hard-fought experience, and today he’s willing to share them with us. Ali has been a qualified doctor now for three years, and still practices medicine part-time. But he’s spread his wings and still runs his businesses and courses on the side. With so much he packs into his life, Ali is quite simply the best out there at helping you to maximise your productive potential. Today, he opens up like never before to reveal exactly how he does it all, and how you can too. Follow Ali: YouTube - www.youtube.com/@aliabdaal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aliabdaal Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullProductivity Expert: How To Finally Stay Productive: Ali Abdaal098c9453-19f3-42e0-9fa3-6dfb6fa8570dMon, 16 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +00005796https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Lose Everything and Still Hope Many of us have been in situations where we’ve risked losing. It usually happens during childhood, while competing in sports, the arts, or just making small bets and wagers with our friends. But have you ever looked back on those losses and thought they might have been preparing you for the bigger losses we experience in adulthood—the loss of a loved one, a dream job, or a hard breakup? Today, Fr. Mike explains why it might be necessary to lose sometimes, and how to do it well.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Many of us have been in situations where we’ve risked losing. It usually happens during childhood, while competing in sports, the arts, or just making small bets and wagers with our friends. But have you ever looked back on those losses and thought they might have been preparing you for the bigger losses we experience in adulthood—the loss of a loved one, a dream job, or a hard breakup? Today, Fr. Mike explains why it might be necessary to lose sometimes, and how to do it well.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Lose Everything and Still Hope39521910-3fb2-4735-87d3-483c14753103Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Lose Everything and Still Hope Many of us have been in situations where we’ve risked losing. It usually happens during childhood, while competing in sports, the arts, or just making small bets and wagers with our friends. But have you ever looked back on those losses and thought they might have been preparing you for the bigger losses we experience in adulthood—the loss of a loved one, a dream job, or a hard breakup? Today, Fr. Mike explains why it might be necessary to lose sometimes, and how to do it well.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Many of us have been in situations where we’ve risked losing. It usually happens during childhood, while competing in sports, the arts, or just making small bets and wagers with our friends. But have you ever looked back on those losses and thought they might have been preparing you for the bigger losses we experience in adulthood—the loss of a loved one, a dream job, or a hard breakup? Today, Fr. Mike explains why it might be necessary to lose sometimes, and how to do it well.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Lose Everything and Still Hope5408b72a-6e6a-4d15-a2f1-f2d3885efc53Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Corinthians 9 – Generosity Encouraged2 Corinthians 9

2 Corinthians 9

full2 Corinthians 9 – Generosity Encouraged2e19e0c2-c434-41e9-8b0c-0eee8fa78aa0Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:30:00 +0000869https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 18 - Ben Fogle on How He Lost & Found His ConfidenceIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Being the writer, tv presenter and adventurer that he is, you’d be forgiven for thinking Ben Fogle is a man full of confidence, but that hasn’t always been the case. In this moment episode, Ben takes us along his journey with self-confidence. From early childhood to the top of Everest, Ben reveals how he built his confidence and learned to love who he is. Episode 81 - https://g2ul0.app.link/pcgvNmfwDib Ben: https://twitter.com/benfogle https://www.instagram.com/benfogle/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Being the writer, tv presenter and adventurer that he is, you’d be forgiven for thinking Ben Fogle is a man full of confidence, but that hasn’t always been the case. In this moment episode, Ben takes us along his journey with self-confidence. From early childhood to the top of Everest, Ben reveals how he built his confidence and learned to love who he is. Episode 81 - https://g2ul0.app.link/pcgvNmfwDib Ben: https://twitter.com/benfogle https://www.instagram.com/benfogle/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 18 - Ben Fogle on How He Lost & Found His Confidence3f92b690-395d-4760-bb26-40588399235eThu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000857https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Every Man Should Lead The Spirituality of His FamilyIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss the role of a husband and father as the spiritual head of the family. Through the conversation, they challenge men to take a more active role in fostering a vibrant domestic church and provide tangible steps on how this can be achieved. True manliness is not about assuming a passive or subservient role in matters of your family's faith. True manliness is about having the courage to charitably plan and guide. In this episode we discuss; The unfortunate passivity lived in the lives of many modern husbands and fathers Non-negotiable spiritual practices to take as a family Negotiable spiritual disciplines that are filled with meaning and are great traditions Overall atmosphere that can help in your domestic church And More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss the role of a husband and father as the spiritual head of the family. Through the conversation, they challenge men to take a more active role in fostering a vibrant domestic church and provide tangible steps on how this can be achieved. True manliness is not about assuming a passive or subservient role in matters of your family's faith. True manliness is about having the courage to charitably plan and guide. In this episode we discuss; The unfortunate passivity lived in the lives of many modern husbands and fathers Non-negotiable spiritual practices to take as a family Negotiable spiritual disciplines that are filled with meaning and are great traditions Overall atmosphere that can help in your domestic church And More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow Every Man Should Lead The Spirituality of His Familyad5436a1-e58a-42e5-8bc1-5c0de1fe6224Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:25:00 +00002683https://216.73.216.191/allTags#375 What Is the Mind? The Catholic View - Jimmy AkinWe ask Jimmy Akin, apologist and host of Jimmy Akin&#8217;s Mysterious World, whether there is a Catholic way to understand the mind. Jimmy reviews some of the current thinking about what the mind is, and explains what a Catholic can, and cannot, accept. Cy Kellett: What is a mind anyway? Jimmy Akin is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, very glad you are here with us. Hey, right up front, let me just say if you could maybe like and subscribe if you&#8217;re watching on Yo…

We ask Jimmy Akin, apologist and host of Jimmy Akin&#8217;s Mysterious World, whether there is a Catholic way to understand the mind. Jimmy reviews some of the current thinking about what the mind is, and explains what a Catholic can, and cannot, accept. Cy Kellett: What is a mind anyway? Jimmy Akin is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, very glad you are here with us. Hey, right up front, let me just say if you could maybe like and subscribe if you&#8217;re watching on Yo…

#375 What Is the Mind? The Catholic View - Jimmy Akin7c4da31c-7ac1-49d2-a9df-40a0db8a1151Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/08/21 Consumer Catholic: Farther to Go Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The best of your life is ahead of you...you will need food for the journey. The worst days of our life often come after the best days of our life. But even in those "worst days", you are not done yet. God has more for you to do and further for you to go. He wants to feed you with what you are going to need to have enough strength for the journey. Mass Readings from August 8, 2021: 1 Kings 19:4-85 Psalms 34:2-9Ephesians 4:30—5:2 John 6:41-51

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The best of your life is ahead of you...you will need food for the journey. The worst days of our life often come after the best days of our life. But even in those "worst days", you are not done yet. God has more for you to do and further for you to go. He wants to feed you with what you are going to need to have enough strength for the journey. Mass Readings from August 8, 2021: 1 Kings 19:4-85 Psalms 34:2-9Ephesians 4:30—5:2 John 6:41-51

full08/08/21 Consumer Catholic: Farther to Godcb606ce-c691-4c41-b50e-9e170ee4db82Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/08/21 Consumer Catholic: Farther to Go Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The best of your life is ahead of you...you will need food for the journey. The worst days of our life often come after the best days of our life. But even in those "worst days", you are not done yet. God has more for you to do and further for you to go. He wants to feed you with what you are going to need to have enough strength for the journey. Mass Readings from August 8, 2021: 1 Kings 19:4-85 Psalms 34:2-9Ephesians 4:30—5:2 John 6:41-51

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The best of your life is ahead of you...you will need food for the journey. The worst days of our life often come after the best days of our life. But even in those "worst days", you are not done yet. God has more for you to do and further for you to go. He wants to feed you with what you are going to need to have enough strength for the journey. Mass Readings from August 8, 2021: 1 Kings 19:4-85 Psalms 34:2-9Ephesians 4:30—5:2 John 6:41-51

full08/08/21 Consumer Catholic: Farther to Gof9de8deb-cbed-4cde-9ae0-a6f876575fc3Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/08/21 Consumer Catholic: Farther to Go Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The best of your life is ahead of you...you will need food for the journey. The worst days of our life often come after the best days of our life. But even in those "worst days", you are not done yet. God has more for you to do and further for you to go. He wants to feed you with what you are going to need to have enough strength for the journey. Mass Readings from August 8, 2021: 1 Kings 19:4-85 Psalms 34:2-9Ephesians 4:30—5:2 John 6:41-51

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The best of your life is ahead of you...you will need food for the journey. The worst days of our life often come after the best days of our life. But even in those "worst days", you are not done yet. God has more for you to do and further for you to go. He wants to feed you with what you are going to need to have enough strength for the journey. Mass Readings from August 8, 2021: 1 Kings 19:4-85 Psalms 34:2-9Ephesians 4:30—5:2 John 6:41-51

full08/08/21 Consumer Catholic: Farther to Go1b02c121-4426-45b1-8cb5-576f6c0eec73Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#374 What&#8217;s Wrong with Woke? - Noelle MeringIn her new book, Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology, Noelle Mering argues that our &#8220;woke&#8221; moment is, in fact, a surrender to the age-old temptation to take the place of God. It is also the direct consequence of the sexual revolution. She joins us to explain how an awake Christian can help free the world of the destructive ideology of &#8220;woke&#8221;. Cy Kellett: Can a Christian get woke? Noelle Mering is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. …

In her new book, Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology, Noelle Mering argues that our &#8220;woke&#8221; moment is, in fact, a surrender to the age-old temptation to take the place of God. It is also the direct consequence of the sexual revolution. She joins us to explain how an awake Christian can help free the world of the destructive ideology of &#8220;woke&#8221;. Cy Kellett: Can a Christian get woke? Noelle Mering is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. …

#374 What&#8217;s Wrong with Woke? - Noelle Meringd70be12d-ba4f-41d1-b69d-64a1db3fc576Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNotOnTheHighStreet.com Founder: Rapid Success Lead To My Darkest Days: Holly TuckerHolly Tucker MBE has over twenty years experience building businesses, and today she shares that insight with us. After working in advertising, media, and for a start-up, Holly gave it all up to start Not On The High Street, an online start-up with an inspiring mission: to give a wider platform for small businesses to compete with high street chains. Known as ‘Hurricane Holly’ for always doing everything quickly, she started Not On the High Street in 2006. Then, it was just one of three online marketplaces in the world, the other two being Amazon and Ebay. Now, her business is going from strength to strength, and employs over 200 people from her West London base. She has used her knowledge to counsel others looking to build their own businesses, and is the author of three books, the latest being Do What You Love, Love What You Do, about how to turn your passion into profit. We think after listening to Holly’s story you’ll see how anyone can found a successful business, no matter what barriers stand in their way. Holly’s story is nothing short of inspiring, and we can’t wait for you to hear it. Follow Holly: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hollytucker Holly’s book - https://amzn.eu/d/6tXricl Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holly Tucker MBE has over twenty years experience building businesses, and today she shares that insight with us. After working in advertising, media, and for a start-up, Holly gave it all up to start Not On The High Street, an online start-up with an inspiring mission: to give a wider platform for small businesses to compete with high street chains. Known as ‘Hurricane Holly’ for always doing everything quickly, she started Not On the High Street in 2006. Then, it was just one of three online marketplaces in the world, the other two being Amazon and Ebay. Now, her business is going from strength to strength, and employs over 200 people from her West London base. She has used her knowledge to counsel others looking to build their own businesses, and is the author of three books, the latest being Do What You Love, Love What You Do, about how to turn your passion into profit. We think after listening to Holly’s story you’ll see how anyone can found a successful business, no matter what barriers stand in their way. Holly’s story is nothing short of inspiring, and we can’t wait for you to hear it. Follow Holly: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hollytucker Holly’s book - https://amzn.eu/d/6tXricl Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullNotOnTheHighStreet.com Founder: Rapid Success Lead To My Darkest Days: Holly Tuckerf9b2c250-db84-4a08-b981-649f53b92ecaMon, 09 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +00005245https://216.73.216.191/allTags#210A: Exodus part 12: It's Raining Bread but..... will they Listen?Exodus 16: 17-31 Today, we hear how some of the people did not listen to God's instructions about gathering manna. The Israelites, didn’t listen to God b/c they didn’t trust Him. They didn’t trust He would rain down bread again the next day ...they didn’t trust HE knew best. We apply this to our lives and examine why we don't listen all the time either. The story reminds us that we can trust God AND if he is trustworthy, that means we can listen to Him. Listening means more than just hearing w/ your ears.. it also means, obeying with your actions. The Israelites who listened obeyed God’s instructions about gathering Manna. I hope your family is enjoying the Exodus series. Thank you for tuning in! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply click the link here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 16: 17-31 Today, we hear how some of the people did not listen to God's instructions about gathering manna. The Israelites, didn’t listen to God b/c they didn’t trust Him. They didn’t trust He would rain down bread again the next day ...they didn’t trust HE knew best. We apply this to our lives and examine why we don't listen all the time either. The story reminds us that we can trust God AND if he is trustworthy, that means we can listen to Him. Listening means more than just hearing w/ your ears.. it also means, obeying with your actions. The Israelites who listened obeyed God’s instructions about gathering Manna. I hope your family is enjoying the Exodus series. Thank you for tuning in! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply click the link here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#210A: Exodus part 12: It's Raining Bread but..... will they Listen?9b12bda5-0d79-4147-be9a-6244f507d0e3Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000713https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Corinthians 8 – Giving2 Corinthians 8 – Giving

2 Corinthians 8 – Giving

full2 Corinthians 8 – Givingb2305f7c-8c60-4e6b-814e-4b8ca428b861Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:30:00 +0000617https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 17 - Russell Kane Reveals The Simple Path To SuccessIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Russell Kane was one of the most surprising guests I’ve ever had on this podcast. Not only is he intelligent and self-aware, but he is also very straight-talking, which is one of the reasons why I believe this ‘moment’ from the podcast is so powerful. Together, Russell and I were discussing success and what it truly takes to become a successful person. In actual fact, the path to success is a pretty simple one, but sometimes the most simple truths can be the most demanding. Episode 79 - https://g2ul0.app.link/5lybE6twDib Russell: https://twitter.com/russell_kane https://www.instagram.com/russell_kane/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Russell Kane was one of the most surprising guests I’ve ever had on this podcast. Not only is he intelligent and self-aware, but he is also very straight-talking, which is one of the reasons why I believe this ‘moment’ from the podcast is so powerful. Together, Russell and I were discussing success and what it truly takes to become a successful person. In actual fact, the path to success is a pretty simple one, but sometimes the most simple truths can be the most demanding. Episode 79 - https://g2ul0.app.link/5lybE6twDib Russell: https://twitter.com/russell_kane https://www.instagram.com/russell_kane/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 17 - Russell Kane Reveals The Simple Path To Success69e65699-df62-4962-a35b-522b263daa32Thu, 05 Aug 2021 04:18:00 +0000646https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs Separation Of Church And State A Good Thing? (w/ Dr. Scott Hahn)In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam are joined by Dr. Scott Hahn to discuss the moral decay and decline of right order in society. We get into how separation of church and state is not of divine origin and how an inability to admit this creates a false reality that leads to injustice towards God. Let us all take on the responsibility to bring God's natural and divine law to renew the mind of society. In this episode we discuss; What are the Root Causes of the Crisis Society is in How College Students Today are Unprepared to Think How the Renewal of the Mind is Needed Today More Than Ever How Lack of Zeal for Life is Not the Issue Dr. Scott Hahn's Work to Bring About Change and Order to Society And More... It Is Right and Just: Why the Future of Civilization Depends on True Religion - Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam are joined by Dr. Scott Hahn to discuss the moral decay and decline of right order in society. We get into how separation of church and state is not of divine origin and how an inability to admit this creates a false reality that leads to injustice towards God. Let us all take on the responsibility to bring God's natural and divine law to renew the mind of society. In this episode we discuss; What are the Root Causes of the Crisis Society is in How College Students Today are Unprepared to Think How the Renewal of the Mind is Needed Today More Than Ever How Lack of Zeal for Life is Not the Issue Dr. Scott Hahn's Work to Bring About Change and Order to Society And More... It Is Right and Just: Why the Future of Civilization Depends on True Religion - Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullIs Separation Of Church And State A Good Thing? (w/ Dr. Scott Hahn)eca78899-02d6-4b86-bbef-7c22bfc84279Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:40:00 +00003947https://216.73.216.191/allTags#373 Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Catholic Faith - Christopher CheckCan a Catholic assent to blowing up entire cities? What about when to do so will save perhaps millions of lives? Catholic Answers President Chris Check joins us as we consider again America&#8217;s use of Atomic weapons to end a long, bitter war with Japan. Cy Kellett: Why would a Catholic support nuking Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Chris Check is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host, and this week, as this episode is posted, we&#8217;re commemorating the anniversary o…

Can a Catholic assent to blowing up entire cities? What about when to do so will save perhaps millions of lives? Catholic Answers President Chris Check joins us as we consider again America&#8217;s use of Atomic weapons to end a long, bitter war with Japan. Cy Kellett: Why would a Catholic support nuking Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Chris Check is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host, and this week, as this episode is posted, we&#8217;re commemorating the anniversary o…

#373 Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Catholic Faith - Christopher Check75278c5e-2a49-4cb9-b977-fc804fa9587eWed, 04 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/01/21 Consumer Catholic: Choose God. Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Choose God over the works of God. The signs point to Jesus and Jesus is the point of the signs. When we are challenged to merely consume… When we are challenged to want the gifts more than the Giver of the gift, we must allow ourselves to be trained in a trust in God. To be trained in freedom. Mass Readings from August 1, 2021: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Psalms 78:3-4, 23-25, 54Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 John 6:24-35

Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Choose God over the works of God. The signs point to Jesus and Jesus is the point of the signs. When we are challenged to merely consume… When we are challenged to want the gifts more than the Giver of the gift, we must allow ourselves to be trained in a trust in God. To be trained in freedom. Mass Readings from August 1, 2021: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Psalms 78:3-4, 23-25, 54Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 John 6:24-35

full08/01/21 Consumer Catholic: Choose God.d515335c-1970-49a1-9ce9-00e095c2901eMon, 02 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/01/21 Consumer Catholic: Choose God. Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Choose God over the works of God. The signs point to Jesus and Jesus is the point of the signs. When we are challenged to merely consume… When we are challenged to want the gifts more than the Giver of the gift, we must allow ourselves to be trained in a trust in God. To be trained in freedom. Mass Readings from August 1, 2021: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Psalms 78:3-4, 23-25, 54Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 John 6:24-35

Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Choose God over the works of God. The signs point to Jesus and Jesus is the point of the signs. When we are challenged to merely consume… When we are challenged to want the gifts more than the Giver of the gift, we must allow ourselves to be trained in a trust in God. To be trained in freedom. Mass Readings from August 1, 2021: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Psalms 78:3-4, 23-25, 54Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 John 6:24-35

full08/01/21 Consumer Catholic: Choose God.9defb82c-3dc4-4859-8cf2-b7a510a390d6Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/01/21 Consumer Catholic: Choose God. Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Choose God over the works of God. The signs point to Jesus and Jesus is the point of the signs. When we are challenged to merely consume… When we are challenged to want the gifts more than the Giver of the gift, we must allow ourselves to be trained in a trust in God. To be trained in freedom. Mass Readings from August 1, 2021: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Psalms 78:3-4, 23-25, 54Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 John 6:24-35

Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Choose God over the works of God. The signs point to Jesus and Jesus is the point of the signs. When we are challenged to merely consume… When we are challenged to want the gifts more than the Giver of the gift, we must allow ourselves to be trained in a trust in God. To be trained in freedom. Mass Readings from August 1, 2021: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Psalms 78:3-4, 23-25, 54Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 John 6:24-35

full08/01/21 Consumer Catholic: Choose God.1c4f4cab-9807-4d3e-92e0-2670568ef4feMon, 02 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#372 The Unchristian Roots of STEM Education - William FaheyTo lure parents who want their kids to be competitive in a high-tech society, some Catholic schools promote themselves vigorously as providing a top-notch STEM education. But just how compatible is the STEM mentality with Catholic ideas about formation and education? Dr. William Fahey, President of New Hampshire&#8217;s Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, joins us to explain why the Catholic educational tradition is better for students than STEM training. NOTE FROM HOST: Dr. Fahey and I both used the word “Medicine” instead of “Math” as the last word in the STEM acronym. This use is uncommon,…

To lure parents who want their kids to be competitive in a high-tech society, some Catholic schools promote themselves vigorously as providing a top-notch STEM education. But just how compatible is the STEM mentality with Catholic ideas about formation and education? Dr. William Fahey, President of New Hampshire&#8217;s Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, joins us to explain why the Catholic educational tradition is better for students than STEM training. NOTE FROM HOST: Dr. Fahey and I both used the word “Medicine” instead of “Math” as the last word in the STEM acronym. This use is uncommon,…

#372 The Unchristian Roots of STEM Education - William Fahey31db3744-74a4-4c35-8c8f-0b202d8cdcddMon, 02 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPatricia Bright: How She Made Her MillionsPatricia Bright is one of the most innovate and inspiring influencers working today. Born and bred in South London, Patricia shares advice and stories on beauty, style, fashion and finance to her 2.8 million YouTube subscribers on her channel Patricia Bright, and her 1.2 million Instagram followers. She’s also a founder of The Break, which offers financial advice to her followers, as well as de-mystifying how you try and achieve personal success. She says she called it ‘The Break’ “to represent the gap between what you see as a ‘good’ lifestyle and how you build a plan to actually get there”. Before becoming an influencer full time, she juggled posting on youtube with being a student, working for an investment bank and a Top Four consultancy firm. Now, she’s the CEO of her own brand. Patricia is a different kind of influencer with an incredible story to tell, I’m sure in this conversation you’ll begin to understand what it took to get her where she is today. Follow Patricia: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepatriciabright Twitter - https://twitter.com/pattyolovesu YouTube - https://youtube.com/PatriciaBright Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patricia Bright is one of the most innovate and inspiring influencers working today. Born and bred in South London, Patricia shares advice and stories on beauty, style, fashion and finance to her 2.8 million YouTube subscribers on her channel Patricia Bright, and her 1.2 million Instagram followers. She’s also a founder of The Break, which offers financial advice to her followers, as well as de-mystifying how you try and achieve personal success. She says she called it ‘The Break’ “to represent the gap between what you see as a ‘good’ lifestyle and how you build a plan to actually get there”. Before becoming an influencer full time, she juggled posting on youtube with being a student, working for an investment bank and a Top Four consultancy firm. Now, she’s the CEO of her own brand. Patricia is a different kind of influencer with an incredible story to tell, I’m sure in this conversation you’ll begin to understand what it took to get her where she is today. Follow Patricia: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepatriciabright Twitter - https://twitter.com/pattyolovesu YouTube - https://youtube.com/PatriciaBright Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullPatricia Bright: How She Made Her Millions71f5c2ef-f9c9-4b5e-bfde-96dece856e75Mon, 02 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +00004448https://216.73.216.191/allTags#209A: Exodus part 11: God Provides & they Forget AGAIN&nbsp;Exodus 16:1-16 Wandering in the desert, the people become hungry. God had just miraculously provided for them but &nbsp;the Israelites have quickly forgotten. What an exciting story this is! God says the forecast is set for raining bread and meat!!!! The story reminds us yet again of God's faithfulness and how quickly we can forget it. &nbsp;We discuss ways we can practice remembering God's provisions so we don't forget like they did. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply click the link here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

&nbsp;Exodus 16:1-16 Wandering in the desert, the people become hungry. God had just miraculously provided for them but &nbsp;the Israelites have quickly forgotten. What an exciting story this is! God says the forecast is set for raining bread and meat!!!! The story reminds us yet again of God's faithfulness and how quickly we can forget it. &nbsp;We discuss ways we can practice remembering God's provisions so we don't forget like they did. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply click the link here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#209A: Exodus part 11: God Provides & they Forget AGAIN23e7ef87-f931-4fed-969d-1f06b6296227Sat, 31 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000782https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy God Allows Us to Learn from Our Mistakes God is quick to forgive, and he’s given us the gift of confession so we can return to a relationship with him after sin. But this love he has for us is so great that he never wants us to be caught by sin again, which is why he allows our sins to have consequences. Just like your parents would teach you why something is wrong, God helps us build knowledge of sin and its consequences by letting us experience them. Without learning from our mistakes, we would just keep falling into the same sins, separating us from a relationship with God. Today, Fr. Mike explains why God lets us learn from our mistakes, and how it shows the depth of his mercy.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

God is quick to forgive, and he’s given us the gift of confession so we can return to a relationship with him after sin. But this love he has for us is so great that he never wants us to be caught by sin again, which is why he allows our sins to have consequences. Just like your parents would teach you why something is wrong, God helps us build knowledge of sin and its consequences by letting us experience them. Without learning from our mistakes, we would just keep falling into the same sins, separating us from a relationship with God. Today, Fr. Mike explains why God lets us learn from our mistakes, and how it shows the depth of his mercy.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy God Allows Us to Learn from Our Mistakes54449684-f989-48e8-af06-07e338b5a2a9Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy God Allows Us to Learn from Our Mistakes God is quick to forgive, and he’s given us the gift of confession so we can return to a relationship with him after sin. But this love he has for us is so great that he never wants us to be caught by sin again, which is why he allows our sins to have consequences. Just like your parents would teach you why something is wrong, God helps us build knowledge of sin and its consequences by letting us experience them. Without learning from our mistakes, we would just keep falling into the same sins, separating us from a relationship with God. Today, Fr. Mike explains why God lets us learn from our mistakes, and how it shows the depth of his mercy.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

God is quick to forgive, and he’s given us the gift of confession so we can return to a relationship with him after sin. But this love he has for us is so great that he never wants us to be caught by sin again, which is why he allows our sins to have consequences. Just like your parents would teach you why something is wrong, God helps us build knowledge of sin and its consequences by letting us experience them. Without learning from our mistakes, we would just keep falling into the same sins, separating us from a relationship with God. Today, Fr. Mike explains why God lets us learn from our mistakes, and how it shows the depth of his mercy.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy God Allows Us to Learn from Our Mistakes27f8592c-67d9-4e2a-90ba-8a4cc2b49c43Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Corinthians 7 – Paul’s Joy2 Corinthians 7

2 Corinthians 7

full2 Corinthians 7 – Paul’s Joyed909a82-cce9-4d03-8bfc-82fc81837b3bThu, 29 Jul 2021 12:30:00 +0000713https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 16 - Rio Ferdinand On How To Create A World-Class CultureIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. I’ve supported Manchester United for years and some of the fondest memories watching my team were made during Rio Ferdinand’s Man United era. In today’s clip, Rio reveals the secrets behind Sir Alex Ferguson’s world-class, trophy-winning culture which made Manchester United one of the greatest clubs in the world. Episode 79 - https://g2ul0.app.link/sMvFiMdXfib Rio: https://twitter.com/rioferdy5 https://www.instagram.com/rioferdy5/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. I’ve supported Manchester United for years and some of the fondest memories watching my team were made during Rio Ferdinand’s Man United era. In today’s clip, Rio reveals the secrets behind Sir Alex Ferguson’s world-class, trophy-winning culture which made Manchester United one of the greatest clubs in the world. Episode 79 - https://g2ul0.app.link/sMvFiMdXfib Rio: https://twitter.com/rioferdy5 https://www.instagram.com/rioferdy5/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 16 - Rio Ferdinand On How To Create A World-Class Culture7b304e59-a043-4c62-a735-a3357f4000d7Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000818https://216.73.216.191/allTags7 Things A Man Needs To Learn The Hard WayIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss the life lessons that men have to learn to mature and grow in wisdom, holiness, and virtue. Going through life with an attempt to avoid difficulties and suffering will stunt your development as a man and lead to selfishness. We both get honest about our youthful immaturity and how God has worked in our weakness to make us stronger men. In this episode we discuss; Learning to accept God's Will How To Appreciate and Respect Women Development in the Spiritual Life And More...   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss the life lessons that men have to learn to mature and grow in wisdom, holiness, and virtue. Going through life with an attempt to avoid difficulties and suffering will stunt your development as a man and lead to selfishness. We both get honest about our youthful immaturity and how God has worked in our weakness to make us stronger men. In this episode we discuss; Learning to accept God's Will How To Appreciate and Respect Women Development in the Spiritual Life And More...   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full7 Things A Man Needs To Learn The Hard Way65d909e0-9e62-49b1-8e3e-156e5cc7be5cWed, 28 Jul 2021 20:40:00 +00003011https://216.73.216.191/allTags#371 Rescuing the Bible from Experts - Scott HahnWhy is studying the Bible in college so often injurious to faith? Is it because scientific investigation of the Bible has the power to debunk it? Or could there be something wrong with the way modern scholarship engages with the Word of God? Scott Hahn, co-author of The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture, takes us on a seven-century journey toward answering these questions. Cy Kellett: Have the experts ruined scripture? Scott Hahn, next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. One of the great explai…

Why is studying the Bible in college so often injurious to faith? Is it because scientific investigation of the Bible has the power to debunk it? Or could there be something wrong with the way modern scholarship engages with the Word of God? Scott Hahn, co-author of The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture, takes us on a seven-century journey toward answering these questions. Cy Kellett: Have the experts ruined scripture? Scott Hahn, next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. One of the great explai…

#371 Rescuing the Bible from Experts - Scott Hahn642f81cf-56b3-458c-b7b1-6fe7cd19fbc2Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/25/21 Consumer Catholic: Everything Given. Nothing Wasted. Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing given to God is wasted. The Apostles asked the question, "What good are these for so many?" Yet, Jesus invited them to give what they had and to trust Him with all of it. Jesus invites us to do the same: Give everything and know that nothing will be wasted. Mass Readings from July 25, 2021: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalms 145:10-11, 15-18Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15

Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing given to God is wasted. The Apostles asked the question, "What good are these for so many?" Yet, Jesus invited them to give what they had and to trust Him with all of it. Jesus invites us to do the same: Give everything and know that nothing will be wasted. Mass Readings from July 25, 2021: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalms 145:10-11, 15-18Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15

full07/25/21 Consumer Catholic: Everything Given. Nothing Wasted.6c517148-7c55-4c9f-b50f-78aee3e00f24Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/25/21 Consumer Catholic: Everything Given. Nothing Wasted. Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing given to God is wasted. The Apostles asked the question, "What good are these for so many?" Yet, Jesus invited them to give what they had and to trust Him with all of it. Jesus invites us to do the same: Give everything and know that nothing will be wasted. Mass Readings from July 25, 2021: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalms 145:10-11, 15-18Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15

Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing given to God is wasted. The Apostles asked the question, "What good are these for so many?" Yet, Jesus invited them to give what they had and to trust Him with all of it. Jesus invites us to do the same: Give everything and know that nothing will be wasted. Mass Readings from July 25, 2021: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalms 145:10-11, 15-18Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15

full07/25/21 Consumer Catholic: Everything Given. Nothing Wasted.b01dc361-602d-4150-ad33-7ae9f6e074afMon, 26 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/25/21 Consumer Catholic: Everything Given. Nothing Wasted. Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing given to God is wasted. The Apostles asked the question, "What good are these for so many?" Yet, Jesus invited them to give what they had and to trust Him with all of it. Jesus invites us to do the same: Give everything and know that nothing will be wasted. Mass Readings from July 25, 2021: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalms 145:10-11, 15-18Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15

Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing given to God is wasted. The Apostles asked the question, "What good are these for so many?" Yet, Jesus invited them to give what they had and to trust Him with all of it. Jesus invites us to do the same: Give everything and know that nothing will be wasted. Mass Readings from July 25, 2021: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalms 145:10-11, 15-18Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15

full07/25/21 Consumer Catholic: Everything Given. Nothing Wasted.ca005c21-63f9-44c7-80fc-c5ecbebed144Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#370 Is the Church Hiding the Book of Enoch? - Tim StaplesWhat is the Church hiding in keeping the Book of Enoch out of the Bible? Genesis mentions him, and the New Testament includes reference to the book that bears his name. But are his apocalyptic prophecies just too hot for the Church to handle? Tim Staples uncovers the truth about the wild and dangerous Book of Enoch. Cy Kellett: Is the church hiding the Book of Enoch? Tim Staples, next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And all around the Internets you will find references to …

What is the Church hiding in keeping the Book of Enoch out of the Bible? Genesis mentions him, and the New Testament includes reference to the book that bears his name. But are his apocalyptic prophecies just too hot for the Church to handle? Tim Staples uncovers the truth about the wild and dangerous Book of Enoch. Cy Kellett: Is the church hiding the Book of Enoch? Tim Staples, next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And all around the Internets you will find references to …

#370 Is the Church Hiding the Book of Enoch? - Tim Staples1e756788-019e-40da-9bc9-9d6e5739fd43Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReggie Yates Reveals The Secret To Staying Driven & Reaching Your PotentialReggie is someone that’s been on our screens for the best part of three decades. Making his first tv appearance on Desmond’s at the age of just eight years old. This would kick start a career in acting, tv presenting, radio DJ, singing and documentary film making. In the last decade, Reggie has become synonymous with critically acclaimed documentaries. His films include the BBC3 Extreme series including Reggie Yates: Extreme Russia, Extreme South Africa and Extreme UK which are all available to a worldwide audience on Netflix. In 2016, Reggie was awarded Best Presenter for the critically acclaimed Extreme Russia at the Royal Television Society Awards, Best Factual Programme at the Edinburgh TV Festival, and Best Multi-channel Programme at the Broadcast Awards. Reggie is a unique person, the journey he’s been on is one to be admired. I’m sure in this conversation today you’ll begin to understand what got him to where he is today, the factors that made him so driven and adaptable. Thank you Reggie, thank you for your honesty. Follow Reggie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/regyates Twitter - https://twitter.com/regyates Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reggie is someone that’s been on our screens for the best part of three decades. Making his first tv appearance on Desmond’s at the age of just eight years old. This would kick start a career in acting, tv presenting, radio DJ, singing and documentary film making. In the last decade, Reggie has become synonymous with critically acclaimed documentaries. His films include the BBC3 Extreme series including Reggie Yates: Extreme Russia, Extreme South Africa and Extreme UK which are all available to a worldwide audience on Netflix. In 2016, Reggie was awarded Best Presenter for the critically acclaimed Extreme Russia at the Royal Television Society Awards, Best Factual Programme at the Edinburgh TV Festival, and Best Multi-channel Programme at the Broadcast Awards. Reggie is a unique person, the journey he’s been on is one to be admired. I’m sure in this conversation today you’ll begin to understand what got him to where he is today, the factors that made him so driven and adaptable. Thank you Reggie, thank you for your honesty. Follow Reggie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/regyates Twitter - https://twitter.com/regyates Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullReggie Yates Reveals The Secret To Staying Driven & Reaching Your Potential15d25b24-907d-4ec7-9354-903f6dfc2c7fMon, 26 Jul 2021 03:30:00 +00006286https://216.73.216.191/allTags#208A: Exodus part 10: Oh, how Quickly we ForgetExodus 15:22-27 Today we find Moses leading the Israelites in the hot desert when things become hard. They begin to grumble b/c they have no water! God had just performed an incredible miracle, saving them from the Egyptians by parting the Red Sea for them BUT the days were hard and they quickly forget that God can provide just as He always has. This story warns us to be cautious b/c we too, quickly forget good things from God and can begin to grumble just like the Israelites did. When things are hard, we can remember this story and choose to remember, what He’s done for us in the past. It doesn’t mean we can’t be sad, pray, or talk to Mom or Dad about how we feel, but it does mean we choose to remember the truth: that God is good, and God loves you even on those hard days… Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply click the link here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 15:22-27 Today we find Moses leading the Israelites in the hot desert when things become hard. They begin to grumble b/c they have no water! God had just performed an incredible miracle, saving them from the Egyptians by parting the Red Sea for them BUT the days were hard and they quickly forget that God can provide just as He always has. This story warns us to be cautious b/c we too, quickly forget good things from God and can begin to grumble just like the Israelites did. When things are hard, we can remember this story and choose to remember, what He’s done for us in the past. It doesn’t mean we can’t be sad, pray, or talk to Mom or Dad about how we feel, but it does mean we choose to remember the truth: that God is good, and God loves you even on those hard days… Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply click the link here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#208A: Exodus part 10: Oh, how Quickly we Forget72427dbc-0376-4835-a8d5-b7c7a3b6d7cbSat, 24 Jul 2021 13:28:22 +0000719https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Corinthians 6 – Paul’s Hardships2 Corinthians 6

2 Corinthians 6

full2 Corinthians 6 – Paul’s Hardships4c485e50-6a07-45f0-8046-1e5ac979a4c8Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:30:00 +0000928https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 15 - Ant Middleton: The Power Of A Positive PerspectiveIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Today, I’ve chosen one of the most powerful moments from my episode with Ant Middleton. Ant shares with us how liberating it can feel when you turn a negative into a positive and reveals just how easy it can be to shift your mindset to a more positive one. The truth is, failure and negativity aren’t always harmful to our success, in fact, Ant would argue that they’re both important in fueling our growth and becoming better as people. Episode 74 - https://g2ul0.app.link/HkxIXqbI4hb Ant: https://www.instagram.com/antmiddleton/ https://twitter.com/antmiddleton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Today, I’ve chosen one of the most powerful moments from my episode with Ant Middleton. Ant shares with us how liberating it can feel when you turn a negative into a positive and reveals just how easy it can be to shift your mindset to a more positive one. The truth is, failure and negativity aren’t always harmful to our success, in fact, Ant would argue that they’re both important in fueling our growth and becoming better as people. Episode 74 - https://g2ul0.app.link/HkxIXqbI4hb Ant: https://www.instagram.com/antmiddleton/ https://twitter.com/antmiddleton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 15 - Ant Middleton: The Power Of A Positive Perspectiveb6fca4da-73ac-4234-a847-44f649a8ab25Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000856https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy It’s Important to Have Good Friendships At a glance, you may look at friendship and say it’s not necessary for day-to-day life. It’s just “nice to have.” And the truth is… it’s not necessary. We could certainly live, breathe, and survive without friendship, just like we could live without music or art. But even though we can live without these things, would we want to? Can you picture a life without these things? What if friendships aren’t the meaning of life, but instead give meaning to life? Today, Fr. Mike explains why friendship is not only important, but it’s vital in living our relationship with Christ.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

At a glance, you may look at friendship and say it’s not necessary for day-to-day life. It’s just “nice to have.” And the truth is… it’s not necessary. We could certainly live, breathe, and survive without friendship, just like we could live without music or art. But even though we can live without these things, would we want to? Can you picture a life without these things? What if friendships aren’t the meaning of life, but instead give meaning to life? Today, Fr. Mike explains why friendship is not only important, but it’s vital in living our relationship with Christ.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy It’s Important to Have Good Friendships9cbc2533-cbb7-4172-a854-632ddfef552bThu, 22 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy It’s Important to Have Good Friendships At a glance, you may look at friendship and say it’s not necessary for day-to-day life. It’s just “nice to have.” And the truth is… it’s not necessary. We could certainly live, breathe, and survive without friendship, just like we could live without music or art. But even though we can live without these things, would we want to? Can you picture a life without these things? What if friendships aren’t the meaning of life, but instead give meaning to life? Today, Fr. Mike explains why friendship is not only important, but it’s vital in living our relationship with Christ.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

At a glance, you may look at friendship and say it’s not necessary for day-to-day life. It’s just “nice to have.” And the truth is… it’s not necessary. We could certainly live, breathe, and survive without friendship, just like we could live without music or art. But even though we can live without these things, would we want to? Can you picture a life without these things? What if friendships aren’t the meaning of life, but instead give meaning to life? Today, Fr. Mike explains why friendship is not only important, but it’s vital in living our relationship with Christ.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy It’s Important to Have Good Friendshipsf0d6d1a1-a9a6-427a-8676-957cedf5996bThu, 22 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow A Single Guy Can Get A DateIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss the timeless requirements of a man within the modern dating scene. They bring clarity to what is the appropriate outlook with dating and how gentlemen should view relationships within the wisdom of the Church. In this episode we discuss; Why You Should Always Avoid Sneaky Dating Learn To Listen In The Digital Space How To Protect Her Dignity and Yours Why Courage Is Necessary And Masculine And More... Catholic Gentleman thanks our Sponsor CatholicMatch - Create Your FREE Account Now - Click Here For Additional Guidance and Tips on Relationships - Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss the timeless requirements of a man within the modern dating scene. They bring clarity to what is the appropriate outlook with dating and how gentlemen should view relationships within the wisdom of the Church. In this episode we discuss; Why You Should Always Avoid Sneaky Dating Learn To Listen In The Digital Space How To Protect Her Dignity and Yours Why Courage Is Necessary And Masculine And More... Catholic Gentleman thanks our Sponsor CatholicMatch - Create Your FREE Account Now - Click Here For Additional Guidance and Tips on Relationships - Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow A Single Guy Can Get A Date4bd0da1d-356a-4b3e-94ef-6f2d978842a4Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:25:00 +00002744https://216.73.216.191/allTags#369 Missing Mass Is Deadly - Karlo BroussardHow on Earth could it really be a mortal sin to miss Mass? This seems so harsh! Catholic Answers Apologist Karlo Broussard takes up a hard challenge as he defends the Catholic requirement to participate in Sunday Mass. There are exceptions, of course, but as Karlo makes clear, missing Mass is not a thing to take lightly. Cy Kellett: Seriously, it&#8217;s a mortal sin to miss mass? Karlo Broussard, next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and everybody&#8217;s got to…

How on Earth could it really be a mortal sin to miss Mass? This seems so harsh! Catholic Answers Apologist Karlo Broussard takes up a hard challenge as he defends the Catholic requirement to participate in Sunday Mass. There are exceptions, of course, but as Karlo makes clear, missing Mass is not a thing to take lightly. Cy Kellett: Seriously, it&#8217;s a mortal sin to miss mass? Karlo Broussard, next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and everybody&#8217;s got to…

#369 Missing Mass Is Deadly - Karlo Broussard29f47af5-470f-4bf9-a9cf-6925f28a4cd3Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/18/21 The Poison of Indifference Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Indifference does not mean you don’t care; it just means you don’t care enough to move. There are many opportunities to waste one’s life. One of those ways is to allow one’s circle of interest to outstrip one’s circle of influence. Mass Readings from July 18, 2021: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalms 23:1-6Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34

Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Indifference does not mean you don’t care; it just means you don’t care enough to move. There are many opportunities to waste one’s life. One of those ways is to allow one’s circle of interest to outstrip one’s circle of influence. Mass Readings from July 18, 2021: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalms 23:1-6Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34

full07/18/21 The Poison of Indifferencecfd7f1dc-db89-45fd-a2f9-8a2d0b896589Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/18/21 The Poison of Indifference Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Indifference does not mean you don’t care; it just means you don’t care enough to move. There are many opportunities to waste one’s life. One of those ways is to allow one’s circle of interest to outstrip one’s circle of influence. Mass Readings from July 18, 2021: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalms 23:1-6Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34

Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Indifference does not mean you don’t care; it just means you don’t care enough to move. There are many opportunities to waste one’s life. One of those ways is to allow one’s circle of interest to outstrip one’s circle of influence. Mass Readings from July 18, 2021: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalms 23:1-6Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34

full07/18/21 The Poison of Indifference18c26cb0-e7d8-4e45-9eca-2a965d6bd19dMon, 19 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/18/21 The Poison of Indifference Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Indifference does not mean you don’t care; it just means you don’t care enough to move. There are many opportunities to waste one’s life. One of those ways is to allow one’s circle of interest to outstrip one’s circle of influence. Mass Readings from July 18, 2021: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalms 23:1-6Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34

Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Indifference does not mean you don’t care; it just means you don’t care enough to move. There are many opportunities to waste one’s life. One of those ways is to allow one’s circle of interest to outstrip one’s circle of influence. Mass Readings from July 18, 2021: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalms 23:1-6Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34

full07/18/21 The Poison of Indifference9b39c436-a7ea-4c6b-80eb-5d7709f9a4acMon, 19 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#368 Catholicism and Race - Deacon Harold Burke-SiversDeacon Harold Burke-Sivers has an apparently unpopular answer to the scourge of racism—imitating Jesus. Our society refuses this path, preferring a culture of constant critique and revolution. It is time that the revolutionaries heard the hard truth—their cure is no cure at all. Real healing requires us to take up the Gospel with courage and humility. Cy Kellett: Can the Catholic faith cure racism? Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is next. Cy Kellett: For a long time, but especially since the death of George Floyd, the conversation about race in the United States and around the world has been at a …

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers has an apparently unpopular answer to the scourge of racism—imitating Jesus. Our society refuses this path, preferring a culture of constant critique and revolution. It is time that the revolutionaries heard the hard truth—their cure is no cure at all. Real healing requires us to take up the Gospel with courage and humility. Cy Kellett: Can the Catholic faith cure racism? Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is next. Cy Kellett: For a long time, but especially since the death of George Floyd, the conversation about race in the United States and around the world has been at a …

#368 Catholicism and Race - Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers3264ee23-f84f-4112-a16a-f14ade4cd923Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDr Alex George: My Hardest Day In A&E, Family Suicide & Finding TRUE PurposeAlex George is a pure inspiration. That's one of the best ways I can describe him. He’s selfless, self aware and just an all round great guy. He grew up in Nantgaredig, a village near Carmarthen, Wales. He is the oldest of three children. George studied Medicine at the University of Exeter and went on to work in Emergency Medicine at University Hospital Lewisham in London. In 2018, George appeared in the fourth series of the ITV2 reality dating series Love Island. Following the show, he returned to working part-time at Lewisham whilst also making regular media appearances speaking about mental health on ITV morning shows including Good Morning Britain, Lorraine and Loose Women. In 2019, George launched his podcast The Waiting Room with Dr Alex in which he interviews other healthcare professionals about topical health and wellbeing issues. In July 2020, George's youngest brother Llyr died by suicide. In January 2021, George launched a campaign requesting the UK Government prioritise mental health amongst children and adolescents. During Children's Mental Health Week in February 2021, George met with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who appointed George to the newly created position of Youth Mental Health Ambassador. In addition, George also became a member of the Mental Health in Education Action Group. This conversation has it all, its gripping, its open, it’s honest and it had me nearly in tears almost 3 or 4 times. I can’t express to you how selfless and down to earth this guy is but you’ll find that out from our conversation today.  Follow Alex: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dralexgeorge Twitter - https://twitter.com/dralexgeorge  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex George is a pure inspiration. That's one of the best ways I can describe him. He’s selfless, self aware and just an all round great guy. He grew up in Nantgaredig, a village near Carmarthen, Wales. He is the oldest of three children. George studied Medicine at the University of Exeter and went on to work in Emergency Medicine at University Hospital Lewisham in London. In 2018, George appeared in the fourth series of the ITV2 reality dating series Love Island. Following the show, he returned to working part-time at Lewisham whilst also making regular media appearances speaking about mental health on ITV morning shows including Good Morning Britain, Lorraine and Loose Women. In 2019, George launched his podcast The Waiting Room with Dr Alex in which he interviews other healthcare professionals about topical health and wellbeing issues. In July 2020, George's youngest brother Llyr died by suicide. In January 2021, George launched a campaign requesting the UK Government prioritise mental health amongst children and adolescents. During Children's Mental Health Week in February 2021, George met with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who appointed George to the newly created position of Youth Mental Health Ambassador. In addition, George also became a member of the Mental Health in Education Action Group. This conversation has it all, its gripping, its open, it’s honest and it had me nearly in tears almost 3 or 4 times. I can’t express to you how selfless and down to earth this guy is but you’ll find that out from our conversation today.  Follow Alex: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dralexgeorge Twitter - https://twitter.com/dralexgeorge  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDr Alex George: My Hardest Day In A&E, Family Suicide & Finding TRUE Purposec307afda-7528-4431-873e-17592642eed1Mon, 19 Jul 2021 03:30:00 +00007691https://216.73.216.191/allTags#207A : Exodus part 9: The Parting of the Red SeaExodus 14 This is our last part in the Exodus series before we begin brand new episodes to continue the series. &nbsp;Today's story reminds us that life is full of twists and turns but &nbsp;through it all, God ha a plan and keeps his promise. I respect each families/ ages/ stage of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. So that the kids get the context of the stories, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to any Exodus episodes you may have missed as the stories build upon themselves. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe connect with me, simply to go https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 14 This is our last part in the Exodus series before we begin brand new episodes to continue the series. &nbsp;Today's story reminds us that life is full of twists and turns but &nbsp;through it all, God ha a plan and keeps his promise. I respect each families/ ages/ stage of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. So that the kids get the context of the stories, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to any Exodus episodes you may have missed as the stories build upon themselves. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe connect with me, simply to go https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#207A : Exodus part 9: The Parting of the Red Seadc90539a-feda-475d-ab44-400bb597e381Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:37:34 +0000642https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat to Do When You Get Interrupted An interruption is anything that takes our attention away from our primary task. We may think our days are filled with interruptions: people cutting us off in traffic, a slow internet connection, etc. But in order to truly be interrupted, we have to have a primary task. We live in a world that is constantly trying to distract us, so much so that if we really start to think about what our primary task for today is, we may not be able to come up with one. What if we lived every day with the primary task of strengthening our relationship with Christ, and hedging our way towards eternity in Heaven? Today, Fr. Mike explains the purpose interruptions have in our lives, and how they can even guide us back to our primary task of reaching Heaven.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

An interruption is anything that takes our attention away from our primary task. We may think our days are filled with interruptions: people cutting us off in traffic, a slow internet connection, etc. But in order to truly be interrupted, we have to have a primary task. We live in a world that is constantly trying to distract us, so much so that if we really start to think about what our primary task for today is, we may not be able to come up with one. What if we lived every day with the primary task of strengthening our relationship with Christ, and hedging our way towards eternity in Heaven? Today, Fr. Mike explains the purpose interruptions have in our lives, and how they can even guide us back to our primary task of reaching Heaven.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat to Do When You Get Interruptedcabaefd2-d83d-4aad-ab4c-33e88f722bbeThu, 15 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat to Do When You Get Interrupted An interruption is anything that takes our attention away from our primary task. We may think our days are filled with interruptions: people cutting us off in traffic, a slow internet connection, etc. But in order to truly be interrupted, we have to have a primary task. We live in a world that is constantly trying to distract us, so much so that if we really start to think about what our primary task for today is, we may not be able to come up with one. What if we lived every day with the primary task of strengthening our relationship with Christ, and hedging our way towards eternity in Heaven? Today, Fr. Mike explains the purpose interruptions have in our lives, and how they can even guide us back to our primary task of reaching Heaven.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

An interruption is anything that takes our attention away from our primary task. We may think our days are filled with interruptions: people cutting us off in traffic, a slow internet connection, etc. But in order to truly be interrupted, we have to have a primary task. We live in a world that is constantly trying to distract us, so much so that if we really start to think about what our primary task for today is, we may not be able to come up with one. What if we lived every day with the primary task of strengthening our relationship with Christ, and hedging our way towards eternity in Heaven? Today, Fr. Mike explains the purpose interruptions have in our lives, and how they can even guide us back to our primary task of reaching Heaven.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat to Do When You Get Interrupted9dfa0f77-d058-4d3e-b1fd-5f59cb0006e7Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Corinthians 5 – Awaiting a New Body2 Corinthians 5

2 Corinthians 5

full2 Corinthians 5 – Awaiting a New Body56b5a210-1387-40a8-9886-46f873f0e966Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:30:00 +0000707https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 14 - Grace Beverley On What It Takes To Build A BusinessIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Grace Beverley has built two multi-million pound businesses but what did it really take to get there? We see all the good stuff, the instagram posts, the headlines but we never hear this side. Building a business isn’t always as glamorous as everyone makes it out to be. In this candid clip from the podcast Grace reveals what it truly takes to build a business. Episode 69 - https://g2ul0.app.link/6yLwQhfZShb Grace: https://www.instagram.com/gracebeverley/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Grace Beverley has built two multi-million pound businesses but what did it really take to get there? We see all the good stuff, the instagram posts, the headlines but we never hear this side. Building a business isn’t always as glamorous as everyone makes it out to be. In this candid clip from the podcast Grace reveals what it truly takes to build a business. Episode 69 - https://g2ul0.app.link/6yLwQhfZShb Grace: https://www.instagram.com/gracebeverley/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 14 - Grace Beverley On What It Takes To Build A Businessd078abf3-47f4-44f2-86ed-cd371447878bThu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000968https://216.73.216.191/allTags#206A: Exodus part 8: God Wants us to Know HimExodus 9 &amp; 10 Today we are in part 8 of our Exodus series. &nbsp;We will hear the last few plagues. In today's story, we connect the dots that God wants us to know HIM. He doesn't play hide and seek but instead, truly wants us to know Him. &nbsp;After many of the plagues, we hear God say he used his power so that everyone would know that He is God and that no one could boast that they had saved themselves, but it was truly only God who saved them; bringing them out of Egypt. I respect each families/ ages/ stage of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. So that the kids get the context of the stories, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to any Exodus episodes you may have missed as the stories build upon themselves. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe connect with me, simply to go https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 9 &amp; 10 Today we are in part 8 of our Exodus series. &nbsp;We will hear the last few plagues. In today's story, we connect the dots that God wants us to know HIM. He doesn't play hide and seek but instead, truly wants us to know Him. &nbsp;After many of the plagues, we hear God say he used his power so that everyone would know that He is God and that no one could boast that they had saved themselves, but it was truly only God who saved them; bringing them out of Egypt. I respect each families/ ages/ stage of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. So that the kids get the context of the stories, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to any Exodus episodes you may have missed as the stories build upon themselves. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe connect with me, simply to go https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#206A: Exodus part 8: God Wants us to Know Himcc602cf8-554b-4739-a130-c90a4d8447cbWed, 14 Jul 2021 17:06:51 +0000831https://216.73.216.191/allTags#367 Using Words to Hide the Harm of Abortion - Stephanie Gray ConnorsFrom the beginning, support for abortion has relied on using language to hide reality &#8212; specifically the reality of killing an innocent boy or girl. We expect an avalanche of such language in the year ahead, given the likelihood of a new US Supreme Court abortion decision. In preparation, we asked pro-life brainiac Stephanie Gray Connors to help us cut through the deadly propaganda. Cy Kellett: Challenging deceptive language around abortion. Stephanie Gray Connors is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic fait…

From the beginning, support for abortion has relied on using language to hide reality &#8212; specifically the reality of killing an innocent boy or girl. We expect an avalanche of such language in the year ahead, given the likelihood of a new US Supreme Court abortion decision. In preparation, we asked pro-life brainiac Stephanie Gray Connors to help us cut through the deadly propaganda. Cy Kellett: Challenging deceptive language around abortion. Stephanie Gray Connors is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic fait…

#367 Using Words to Hide the Harm of Abortion - Stephanie Gray Connorsd61720af-c532-4d6e-8ab3-7be16a882f9bWed, 14 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Heroic Life Of A Gentleman (with Kevin Wells)In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John meets with Kevin Wells to discuss the life of a man and likely future saint that we can all learn a great deal from. If you have never heard of Venerable Fr. Aloysius Schwartz, who died in 1992 after saving tens of thousands of children, this episode is worth your time. His adventurous spirit and passionate devotion to Our Lady brought him to the depths of faith that few of us achieve in this life. His work and legacy continue today through the order of the Sisters of Mary. In this episode we discuss; How Fr. Al Schwartz fought corruption His never-ending drive to follow God's will How he physically fought a mob boss His love of The Virgin of the Poor and Her miraculous working in his life And More... Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz - Click Here World Villages for Children (Sisters of Mary) - Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John meets with Kevin Wells to discuss the life of a man and likely future saint that we can all learn a great deal from. If you have never heard of Venerable Fr. Aloysius Schwartz, who died in 1992 after saving tens of thousands of children, this episode is worth your time. His adventurous spirit and passionate devotion to Our Lady brought him to the depths of faith that few of us achieve in this life. His work and legacy continue today through the order of the Sisters of Mary. In this episode we discuss; How Fr. Al Schwartz fought corruption His never-ending drive to follow God's will How he physically fought a mob boss His love of The Virgin of the Poor and Her miraculous working in his life And More... Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz - Click Here World Villages for Children (Sisters of Mary) - Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Heroic Life Of A Gentleman (with Kevin Wells)8b5a1114-0e36-45bc-8eeb-41730ef076b3Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:57:00 +00004348https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/11/21 Chosen and Consecrated Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are wanted and set apart. You are special. We’ve heard that for so much of our lives that we’ve either grown numb to it or no longer believe it. But what if it is true? Mass Readings from July 11, 2021: Amos 7:12-15 Psalms 85:9-14Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:7-13

Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are wanted and set apart. You are special. We’ve heard that for so much of our lives that we’ve either grown numb to it or no longer believe it. But what if it is true? Mass Readings from July 11, 2021: Amos 7:12-15 Psalms 85:9-14Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:7-13

full07/11/21 Chosen and Consecrated044fc67a-21df-430d-bfcf-d16923a08c61Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/11/21 Chosen and Consecrated Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are wanted and set apart. You are special. We’ve heard that for so much of our lives that we’ve either grown numb to it or no longer believe it. But what if it is true? Mass Readings from July 11, 2021: Amos 7:12-15 Psalms 85:9-14Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:7-13

Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are wanted and set apart. You are special. We’ve heard that for so much of our lives that we’ve either grown numb to it or no longer believe it. But what if it is true? Mass Readings from July 11, 2021: Amos 7:12-15 Psalms 85:9-14Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:7-13

full07/11/21 Chosen and Consecrated465519f0-31d9-4932-9ba8-de1b12da9d0fMon, 12 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/11/21 Chosen and Consecrated Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are wanted and set apart. You are special. We’ve heard that for so much of our lives that we’ve either grown numb to it or no longer believe it. But what if it is true? Mass Readings from July 11, 2021: Amos 7:12-15 Psalms 85:9-14Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:7-13

Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are wanted and set apart. You are special. We’ve heard that for so much of our lives that we’ve either grown numb to it or no longer believe it. But what if it is true? Mass Readings from July 11, 2021: Amos 7:12-15 Psalms 85:9-14Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:7-13

full07/11/21 Chosen and Consecrated118092f0-091e-48eb-8d3f-b3b8576f2531Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#366 Summer Fiction for Catholics - Mark BrumleyMark Brumley, the well-read president of Ignatius Press, joins us for a brief conversation about books in which he gives his suggestions for Catholics looking for some good summer fiction. You need a good summer book to read. Mark Brumley, next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. To be a Christian is to be engaged with the word, the written word and the word of God in the person of Jesus. Words, words, words, Conversation. That&#8217;s a great deal of what Catholic and Christian life is about. Spe…

Mark Brumley, the well-read president of Ignatius Press, joins us for a brief conversation about books in which he gives his suggestions for Catholics looking for some good summer fiction. You need a good summer book to read. Mark Brumley, next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. To be a Christian is to be engaged with the word, the written word and the word of God in the person of Jesus. Words, words, words, Conversation. That&#8217;s a great deal of what Catholic and Christian life is about. Spe…

#366 Summer Fiction for Catholics - Mark Brumley23db84a7-3049-4f8f-bb94-9680cf21f97aMon, 12 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDeliveroo Founder - From £0 to £5 Billion: Will ShuDeliveroo, wow this company is HUGE! I’m sure most of you would have used it but do you know anything about the guy behind it? My guest this week is Will Shu, founder and CEO of Deliveroo. Born in 1979, the son of Taiwanese immigrants, Shu grew up in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. His mother, a scientist, and father, who worked in insurance. He founded Deliveroo in 2013 with childhood friend and software engineer Greg Orlowski. Deliveroo operated in London for the first two years, growing via word of mouth. It now operates in 12 countries and more than 200 cities. Deliveroo is worth £5 billion, becoming Europes fastest growing company with 2,000+ employees. In mid-June 2016, Will and Greg received an award for the Best Startup Founders as part of The Europas Startup Conference and Awards, mainly given to technology companies. The company also received Fastest Rising Startup of the Year and the Europas Grand Prix award. In December 2017, a study by macroeconomic consultancy Capital Economics revealed that Deliveroo had helped create 7,200 jobs across the restaurant sector since it launched in 2013. It also boosted the industry's revenue by £460 million in the year to June 2017. The report also found that Deliveroo had helped add £372 million in value to the UK economy in the same 12-month period, a figure which Capital Economics projects to rise to £1.5 billion in the year to June 2019. By mid 2020, Deliveroo had not benefited from the COVID-19 pandemic, when demand for food delivery from restaurants and takeaways surged. Deliveroo reported to be cutting 367 jobs (and furloughing 50 more) from its workforce of 2,500. Will talks about how hard this decision was at the time in today's podcast. Will is an incredible entrepreneur, one thats a far cry from the usual braggadocios CEO of a multi billion dollar company. He’s a humble person and lives a very modest lifestyle saying his life hasn’t change much at all since the early days of Deliveroo. This is conversation proved to me that you don’t have to be born an entrepreneur.   Follow Will: Twitter - https://twitter.com/willshuroo Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deliveroo, wow this company is HUGE! I’m sure most of you would have used it but do you know anything about the guy behind it? My guest this week is Will Shu, founder and CEO of Deliveroo. Born in 1979, the son of Taiwanese immigrants, Shu grew up in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. His mother, a scientist, and father, who worked in insurance. He founded Deliveroo in 2013 with childhood friend and software engineer Greg Orlowski. Deliveroo operated in London for the first two years, growing via word of mouth. It now operates in 12 countries and more than 200 cities. Deliveroo is worth £5 billion, becoming Europes fastest growing company with 2,000+ employees. In mid-June 2016, Will and Greg received an award for the Best Startup Founders as part of The Europas Startup Conference and Awards, mainly given to technology companies. The company also received Fastest Rising Startup of the Year and the Europas Grand Prix award. In December 2017, a study by macroeconomic consultancy Capital Economics revealed that Deliveroo had helped create 7,200 jobs across the restaurant sector since it launched in 2013. It also boosted the industry's revenue by £460 million in the year to June 2017. The report also found that Deliveroo had helped add £372 million in value to the UK economy in the same 12-month period, a figure which Capital Economics projects to rise to £1.5 billion in the year to June 2019. By mid 2020, Deliveroo had not benefited from the COVID-19 pandemic, when demand for food delivery from restaurants and takeaways surged. Deliveroo reported to be cutting 367 jobs (and furloughing 50 more) from its workforce of 2,500. Will talks about how hard this decision was at the time in today's podcast. Will is an incredible entrepreneur, one thats a far cry from the usual braggadocios CEO of a multi billion dollar company. He’s a humble person and lives a very modest lifestyle saying his life hasn’t change much at all since the early days of Deliveroo. This is conversation proved to me that you don’t have to be born an entrepreneur.   Follow Will: Twitter - https://twitter.com/willshuroo Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDeliveroo Founder - From £0 to £5 Billion: Will Shu5606d3cb-c19d-4802-a3e1-d5a3e0d98d88Mon, 12 Jul 2021 03:30:00 +00005226https://216.73.216.191/allTags#205A: Exodus part 7: The PlaguesExodus 8. This is part 7 in our Exodus series. Today we will begin learning about the plagues. Because there is so much to cover, we will have to leave our story as a cliff hanger and hear the rest of the plagues next week so stay tuned!!!! I respect each families/ ages/ stage of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. So that the kids get the context of the stories, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to any Exodus episodes you may have missed as the stories build upon themselves. To connect with me, simply to go https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 8. This is part 7 in our Exodus series. Today we will begin learning about the plagues. Because there is so much to cover, we will have to leave our story as a cliff hanger and hear the rest of the plagues next week so stay tuned!!!! I respect each families/ ages/ stage of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. So that the kids get the context of the stories, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to any Exodus episodes you may have missed as the stories build upon themselves. To connect with me, simply to go https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#205A: Exodus part 7: The Plagues5d98af7e-dc5c-44c3-a3b1-818cf3d5420bSat, 10 Jul 2021 10:26:41 +0000569https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Forgiven Sins Still Have Consequences We can be 100% confident that when we confess our sins, we receive complete and total forgiveness from God. However, God loves us so much, that he’s allowed the choices we make in life to matter. That means that even when we’ve experienced forgiveness for our actions from God, we may still face the natural consequences for those actions here on earth. Today, Fr. Mike explains why we still experience some consequences for sins that have been forgiven in confession.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We can be 100% confident that when we confess our sins, we receive complete and total forgiveness from God. However, God loves us so much, that he’s allowed the choices we make in life to matter. That means that even when we’ve experienced forgiveness for our actions from God, we may still face the natural consequences for those actions here on earth. Today, Fr. Mike explains why we still experience some consequences for sins that have been forgiven in confession.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Forgiven Sins Still Have Consequences13cd2923-0eae-426a-ac4b-e439ffa1e412Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Forgiven Sins Still Have Consequences We can be 100% confident that when we confess our sins, we receive complete and total forgiveness from God. However, God loves us so much, that he’s allowed the choices we make in life to matter. That means that even when we’ve experienced forgiveness for our actions from God, we may still face the natural consequences for those actions here on earth. Today, Fr. Mike explains why we still experience some consequences for sins that have been forgiven in confession.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We can be 100% confident that when we confess our sins, we receive complete and total forgiveness from God. However, God loves us so much, that he’s allowed the choices we make in life to matter. That means that even when we’ve experienced forgiveness for our actions from God, we may still face the natural consequences for those actions here on earth. Today, Fr. Mike explains why we still experience some consequences for sins that have been forgiven in confession.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Forgiven Sins Still Have Consequences91eeca5f-f49c-4d18-87fe-40185cf626b3Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Corinthians 4 – Present Weakness2 Corinthians 4

2 Corinthians 4

full2 Corinthians 4 – Present Weakness49c7a3b4-6123-474c-9a9e-6bb588e0cf77Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:30:00 +0000794https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 13 - I Have a Secret To Tell YouIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Over the last few years I have gradually come to understand why, broadly, the rich stay rich and the poor stay poor. This ‘secret’ which only the rich possess is something which I learned only when I became rich myself. In this ‘Moment’ episode of my podcast, I’m going to reveal this ‘secret’ to you all, as I explain why the pursuit of knowledge is the greatest decision you will ever make and how cleansing your social media ‘diet’ can vastly improve your chances of success. Episode 53 - https://g2ul0.app.link/IaAIIFA5Ghb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Over the last few years I have gradually come to understand why, broadly, the rich stay rich and the poor stay poor. This ‘secret’ which only the rich possess is something which I learned only when I became rich myself. In this ‘Moment’ episode of my podcast, I’m going to reveal this ‘secret’ to you all, as I explain why the pursuit of knowledge is the greatest decision you will ever make and how cleansing your social media ‘diet’ can vastly improve your chances of success. Episode 53 - https://g2ul0.app.link/IaAIIFA5Ghb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 13 - I Have a Secret To Tell You06da62d0-147d-4502-bba6-3dcca3e7bf8dThu, 08 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000961https://216.73.216.191/allTags#365 Is Divorce Really a Sin? - Leila MillerDoes the Catholic Church still teach that divorce is wrong, even sinful? And if so, why, especially given that so many Catholics are divorced? Leila Miller, author of Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak, explains what the Church teaches about divorce and why this teaching remains essential. Cy Kellett: Is divorce really that bad? Leila Miller, next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answer&#8217;s podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And there appears to be an elephant in the room, that is in…

Does the Catholic Church still teach that divorce is wrong, even sinful? And if so, why, especially given that so many Catholics are divorced? Leila Miller, author of Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak, explains what the Church teaches about divorce and why this teaching remains essential. Cy Kellett: Is divorce really that bad? Leila Miller, next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answer&#8217;s podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And there appears to be an elephant in the room, that is in…

#365 Is Divorce Really a Sin? - Leila Miller1c60704a-67f9-45a9-8e54-6c88dc5a3ac0Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#204A: Exodus part 6: God Has a PlanExodus 6:9-13 &amp; 7:3-23 We continue our Exodus series. I respect each families ages/stages of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scriptures to include what's appropriate for your family. Today we hear how God has a plan for how He will save His people. God did not pace back and forth with worry when the King of Egypt refused to let the people go. We will hear how God has a plan for our lives too; that nothing shocks or surprises God. He is all knowing &nbsp;and all powerful. God has got this. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.&nbsp; To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 6:9-13 &amp; 7:3-23 We continue our Exodus series. I respect each families ages/stages of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scriptures to include what's appropriate for your family. Today we hear how God has a plan for how He will save His people. God did not pace back and forth with worry when the King of Egypt refused to let the people go. We will hear how God has a plan for our lives too; that nothing shocks or surprises God. He is all knowing &nbsp;and all powerful. God has got this. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.&nbsp; To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#204A: Exodus part 6: God Has a Planff3b0cdc-e336-4d09-b8c5-ba1ab7d02af0Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000700https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Men Need ReligionIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss why a man is incomplete without religion. We go through the relativistic and consumerist mindset of the modern world, and finish with how Christ's Church is the only point of truth we as men can trust. In this episode we discuss: How to avoid worshipping yourself or false gods Why religion is not a commodity for people to pick and choose How religion, when rightly understood and embraced, is liberating What the Council of Trent had to say about religion And More... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss why a man is incomplete without religion. We go through the relativistic and consumerist mindset of the modern world, and finish with how Christ's Church is the only point of truth we as men can trust. In this episode we discuss: How to avoid worshipping yourself or false gods Why religion is not a commodity for people to pick and choose How religion, when rightly understood and embraced, is liberating What the Council of Trent had to say about religion And More... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy Men Need Religionaa526f4c-30bb-496f-b9d1-59b55258d7a4Tue, 06 Jul 2021 19:15:00 +00002222https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/04/21 "Ruined" Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The beauty is in the broken. Too often, when we encounter our own brokenness and woundedness, we either pretend it isn’t there or we just want it to be taken away. But surrendered to God, our weakness is more than replaced and more than erased, they are redeemed. Mass Readings from July 4, 2021: Ezekiel 2:2-5 Psalms 123:1-42 Corinthians 12:7-10 Mark 6:1-6

Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The beauty is in the broken. Too often, when we encounter our own brokenness and woundedness, we either pretend it isn’t there or we just want it to be taken away. But surrendered to God, our weakness is more than replaced and more than erased, they are redeemed. Mass Readings from July 4, 2021: Ezekiel 2:2-5 Psalms 123:1-42 Corinthians 12:7-10 Mark 6:1-6

full07/04/21 "Ruined"14ca10f9-c478-406d-b6a2-0cd6212f77faMon, 05 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/04/21 "Ruined" Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The beauty is in the broken. Too often, when we encounter our own brokenness and woundedness, we either pretend it isn’t there or we just want it to be taken away. But surrendered to God, our weakness is more than replaced and more than erased, they are redeemed. Mass Readings from July 4, 2021: Ezekiel 2:2-5 Psalms 123:1-42 Corinthians 12:7-10 Mark 6:1-6

Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The beauty is in the broken. Too often, when we encounter our own brokenness and woundedness, we either pretend it isn’t there or we just want it to be taken away. But surrendered to God, our weakness is more than replaced and more than erased, they are redeemed. Mass Readings from July 4, 2021: Ezekiel 2:2-5 Psalms 123:1-42 Corinthians 12:7-10 Mark 6:1-6

full07/04/21 "Ruined"48020b3a-f785-4628-b434-b85e7f2102e3Mon, 05 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/04/21 "Ruined" Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The beauty is in the broken. Too often, when we encounter our own brokenness and woundedness, we either pretend it isn’t there or we just want it to be taken away. But surrendered to God, our weakness is more than replaced and more than erased, they are redeemed. Mass Readings from July 4, 2021: Ezekiel 2:2-5 Psalms 123:1-42 Corinthians 12:7-10 Mark 6:1-6

Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The beauty is in the broken. Too often, when we encounter our own brokenness and woundedness, we either pretend it isn’t there or we just want it to be taken away. But surrendered to God, our weakness is more than replaced and more than erased, they are redeemed. Mass Readings from July 4, 2021: Ezekiel 2:2-5 Psalms 123:1-42 Corinthians 12:7-10 Mark 6:1-6

full07/04/21 "Ruined"28fd85ae-fa8a-4d02-941c-702e82222f4fMon, 05 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#364 Is Christianity Anti-Woman? - Elizabeth KellyCatholic author and speaker Elizabeth Kelly joins us for a discussion of the supposed &#8220;anti-woman&#8221; bias in Christianity. Is it real, or is it just a modern story disconnected from historical reality? Kelly is the author of books for and about Christian women, including Love Like a Saint: Cultivating Virtue with Holy Women. Cy Kellett: Is Christianity anti-woman? Liz Kelly is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. We try to be current here. We try…

Catholic author and speaker Elizabeth Kelly joins us for a discussion of the supposed &#8220;anti-woman&#8221; bias in Christianity. Is it real, or is it just a modern story disconnected from historical reality? Kelly is the author of books for and about Christian women, including Love Like a Saint: Cultivating Virtue with Holy Women. Cy Kellett: Is Christianity anti-woman? Liz Kelly is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. We try to be current here. We try…

#364 Is Christianity Anti-Woman? - Elizabeth Kelly3b6586fb-3642-42a0-a17a-39143a7f004dMon, 05 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Rise, The Fall & The Rebuild Of True GeordieMy guest this week is my friend and all round good guy True Geordie, otherwise known as Brian Davis. Brian is from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He was born on a council estate, raised mostly by his mother as he describes his father being in and out of prison and not really being the father figure he desperately needed. When Brian left home he went to work on the oil rigs, scuba diving to work on them underwater. He describes how this would put him into life or death situations on a daily basis. The colleges he gained on the oil rigs became his father figures. After leaving the oil rigs he started YouTube under the name footballfan533, and first rose to prominence when his first video (titled A True Geordie's view on Nile Ranger) went viral. Brian quickly gained a following due to his expletive and passionate opinions, and therefore changed his channel name to True Geordie, uploading more regularly. He was originally known for uploading rants about his football, but has since become best-known for the eponymous True Geordie Podcast, hosted by himself and his best friend Laurence McKenna. Geordie was chosen the host and commentator for the KSI V Joe Weller fight in February 2018. He had previously been a commentator for some of the charity football matches.  I met Brian back in 2017 to record his podcast, we recorded it in a tiny abandoned bomb shelter that he paid £50 a day to rent out. Brian has come a long way since then, running a rapidly growing Youtube channel thats accumulating millions upon millions of views per week, he’s commentated on one of the largest Youtube events in history and he’s also created some of the best content I’ve ever seen. All of this was quickly ripped away from him last year after one of the hardest weeks of his life, something we talk a lot about today. He’s gone through it all, been to the darkest of places, anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. However this didn’t stop him getting back on his feet and rebuilding himself from the ground up, coming back bigger and better than before. Follow Brian: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TrueGeordie Twitter - https://twitter.com/TrueGeordieTG Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/TrueGeordieOfficial Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is my friend and all round good guy True Geordie, otherwise known as Brian Davis. Brian is from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He was born on a council estate, raised mostly by his mother as he describes his father being in and out of prison and not really being the father figure he desperately needed. When Brian left home he went to work on the oil rigs, scuba diving to work on them underwater. He describes how this would put him into life or death situations on a daily basis. The colleges he gained on the oil rigs became his father figures. After leaving the oil rigs he started YouTube under the name footballfan533, and first rose to prominence when his first video (titled A True Geordie's view on Nile Ranger) went viral. Brian quickly gained a following due to his expletive and passionate opinions, and therefore changed his channel name to True Geordie, uploading more regularly. He was originally known for uploading rants about his football, but has since become best-known for the eponymous True Geordie Podcast, hosted by himself and his best friend Laurence McKenna. Geordie was chosen the host and commentator for the KSI V Joe Weller fight in February 2018. He had previously been a commentator for some of the charity football matches.  I met Brian back in 2017 to record his podcast, we recorded it in a tiny abandoned bomb shelter that he paid £50 a day to rent out. Brian has come a long way since then, running a rapidly growing Youtube channel thats accumulating millions upon millions of views per week, he’s commentated on one of the largest Youtube events in history and he’s also created some of the best content I’ve ever seen. All of this was quickly ripped away from him last year after one of the hardest weeks of his life, something we talk a lot about today. He’s gone through it all, been to the darkest of places, anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. However this didn’t stop him getting back on his feet and rebuilding himself from the ground up, coming back bigger and better than before. Follow Brian: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TrueGeordie Twitter - https://twitter.com/TrueGeordieTG Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/TrueGeordieOfficial Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Rise, The Fall & The Rebuild Of True Geordie71d538d5-cd7c-45a2-938d-15cd1146c1ccMon, 05 Jul 2021 03:00:00 +00006146https://216.73.216.191/allTags#203A: Exodus part 5: Moses and the King of EgyptExodus 5&amp;6:1-8 This is part 5 in our Exodus series. I respect each families ages/stages of life so I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures to include anything else that is right for your family. Today, we hear Moses obey God's instructions to tell the king of Egypt to let His people go. The king of Egypt is upset with Moses' request and makes things even harder for the people. Even though this king seems all powerful, there is 1 who is much more powerful than him. We will learn how God is all powerful and He is in control even when things don't always make sense. God tells them that He will rescue His people. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe Thanks for tuning in. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/&nbsp; See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 5&amp;6:1-8 This is part 5 in our Exodus series. I respect each families ages/stages of life so I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures to include anything else that is right for your family. Today, we hear Moses obey God's instructions to tell the king of Egypt to let His people go. The king of Egypt is upset with Moses' request and makes things even harder for the people. Even though this king seems all powerful, there is 1 who is much more powerful than him. We will learn how God is all powerful and He is in control even when things don't always make sense. God tells them that He will rescue His people. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe Thanks for tuning in. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/&nbsp; See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#203A: Exodus part 5: Moses and the King of Egypt1cd24d8c-0d10-4f7a-b3fa-abe66b66c914Sat, 03 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000693https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Dangers of Complaining St. Paul tells us, “Do everything without grumbling,” but even the best-intentioned Christians can fall into a toxic habit of constant complaining. It’s true that sometimes, sharing a complaint can help rectify an unjust situation or call attention to something that needs to change. But when you start fixating on the negative things around you and voicing your critiques or grievances about everything in your life, you imprison yourself in your own personal hell. Today, Fr. Mike encourages us to ask for God’s grace to break free from the habit of complaining.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

St. Paul tells us, “Do everything without grumbling,” but even the best-intentioned Christians can fall into a toxic habit of constant complaining. It’s true that sometimes, sharing a complaint can help rectify an unjust situation or call attention to something that needs to change. But when you start fixating on the negative things around you and voicing your critiques or grievances about everything in your life, you imprison yourself in your own personal hell. Today, Fr. Mike encourages us to ask for God’s grace to break free from the habit of complaining.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Dangers of Complaining3681f13f-b176-4221-9595-8f64b835ef24Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Dangers of Complaining St. Paul tells us, “Do everything without grumbling,” but even the best-intentioned Christians can fall into a toxic habit of constant complaining. It’s true that sometimes, sharing a complaint can help rectify an unjust situation or call attention to something that needs to change. But when you start fixating on the negative things around you and voicing your critiques or grievances about everything in your life, you imprison yourself in your own personal hell. Today, Fr. Mike encourages us to ask for God’s grace to break free from the habit of complaining.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

St. Paul tells us, “Do everything without grumbling,” but even the best-intentioned Christians can fall into a toxic habit of constant complaining. It’s true that sometimes, sharing a complaint can help rectify an unjust situation or call attention to something that needs to change. But when you start fixating on the negative things around you and voicing your critiques or grievances about everything in your life, you imprison yourself in your own personal hell. Today, Fr. Mike encourages us to ask for God’s grace to break free from the habit of complaining.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Dangers of Complaining37596823-a8a5-48ec-b0f5-ef041b90c8d5Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Corinthians 3 – Greater Glory2 Corinthians 3

2 Corinthians 3

full2 Corinthians 3 – Greater Gloryd67baf60-8c50-401e-aac9-fb40c260d53aThu, 01 Jul 2021 12:30:00 +0000711https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 12 - Krissy Cela on How She Discovered Her Self-ConfidenceIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Krissy Cela wasn’t always the sassy, confident woman we all know her as today. In fact, like many other successful people, there was a period of time in which Krissy struggled. This is the story of how the ‘foreign girl with a moustache at school’ discovered her self-confidence and in turn, discovered her true self. Episode 57 - https://g2ul0.app.link/tEZovAdYvhb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Krissy Cela wasn’t always the sassy, confident woman we all know her as today. In fact, like many other successful people, there was a period of time in which Krissy struggled. This is the story of how the ‘foreign girl with a moustache at school’ discovered her self-confidence and in turn, discovered her true self. Episode 57 - https://g2ul0.app.link/tEZovAdYvhb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 12 - Krissy Cela on How She Discovered Her Self-Confidence0d69b402-0b3f-4328-b3d5-cc1a826c937eThu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000665https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Conversation on The Church in Modern Times with Archbishop CordileoneIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone. He has been in the news for the past few months and we discuss topics from the Eucharistic Coherence document, primacy of conscience, as well as how men can conduct themselves with dignity and truth in the public space. Join us as His Excellency provides us with clarity and direction. In this episode we discuss: How the primacy of conscience is used as an evasion tactic The Eucharistic Coherence document and what can be expected How we as men can help and support the bishops And More.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone. He has been in the news for the past few months and we discuss topics from the Eucharistic Coherence document, primacy of conscience, as well as how men can conduct themselves with dignity and truth in the public space. Join us as His Excellency provides us with clarity and direction. In this episode we discuss: How the primacy of conscience is used as an evasion tactic The Eucharistic Coherence document and what can be expected How we as men can help and support the bishops And More.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullA Conversation on The Church in Modern Times with Archbishop Cordileone52d7f5e2-f15f-48bf-a858-3114896e8efcWed, 30 Jun 2021 14:37:00 +00001869https://216.73.216.191/allTags#363 Getting Manliness Wrong - Deacon Harold Burke-SiversYou can hardly tune into a Catholic podcast or read a Catholic publication these days without someone complaining about the lack of manliness. But is a lack of manliness the problem, or a lack of Christianity in men? We asked the world&#8217;s most manly man, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, to help us get to the roots of the manliness panic. Cy Kellett: Recovering a Christian image of manhood. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is next. Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers podcast, for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host and today we talk a l…

You can hardly tune into a Catholic podcast or read a Catholic publication these days without someone complaining about the lack of manliness. But is a lack of manliness the problem, or a lack of Christianity in men? We asked the world&#8217;s most manly man, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, to help us get to the roots of the manliness panic. Cy Kellett: Recovering a Christian image of manhood. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is next. Hello and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers podcast, for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host and today we talk a l…

#363 Getting Manliness Wrong - Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers2dcdd6d0-33e5-4de7-8575-f96d2a07977dWed, 30 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#202A: Exodus part 4: Proof for MosesExodus 4: 1-21 If you missed the last episodes, I would encourage you to go back and listen. The stories will build upon themselves and you’ll better understand how we got to where we are in our story. In today's story we hear Moses telling God he shouldn't be the 1 to help b/c he is not a good speaker. &nbsp;God reminds Moses that He gave Moses his mouth and it is Him, God, who makes man able to speak. Again we hear that it’s not about us, what we can do, but it’s about God and what HE can do. &nbsp;The children will hear how this applies to their very own lives. Thanks for listening!&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply click the link here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 4: 1-21 If you missed the last episodes, I would encourage you to go back and listen. The stories will build upon themselves and you’ll better understand how we got to where we are in our story. In today's story we hear Moses telling God he shouldn't be the 1 to help b/c he is not a good speaker. &nbsp;God reminds Moses that He gave Moses his mouth and it is Him, God, who makes man able to speak. Again we hear that it’s not about us, what we can do, but it’s about God and what HE can do. &nbsp;The children will hear how this applies to their very own lives. Thanks for listening!&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe To connect with me, simply click the link here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#202A: Exodus part 4: Proof for Mosesd2af6942-26e8-45cf-89f2-09d134094b4fWed, 30 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000694https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/27/21 Everyday Courage: Plan B Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Love requires risk. Risk requires courage. Many of us make plans. And many of those plans don’t end up working out the way that we had expected. Fortunately, God calls us to be courageous even when things don’t work out as we had expected. Mass Readings from June 27, 2021: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Psalms 30:2, 4-6, 11, 12, 132 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-43

Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Love requires risk. Risk requires courage. Many of us make plans. And many of those plans don’t end up working out the way that we had expected. Fortunately, God calls us to be courageous even when things don’t work out as we had expected. Mass Readings from June 27, 2021: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Psalms 30:2, 4-6, 11, 12, 132 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-43

full06/27/21 Everyday Courage: Plan B83605a5e-4367-49ba-9354-b1755e914bccMon, 28 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/27/21 Everyday Courage: Plan B Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Love requires risk. Risk requires courage. Many of us make plans. And many of those plans don’t end up working out the way that we had expected. Fortunately, God calls us to be courageous even when things don’t work out as we had expected. Mass Readings from June 27, 2021: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Psalms 30:2, 4-6, 11, 12, 132 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-43

Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Love requires risk. Risk requires courage. Many of us make plans. And many of those plans don’t end up working out the way that we had expected. Fortunately, God calls us to be courageous even when things don’t work out as we had expected. Mass Readings from June 27, 2021: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Psalms 30:2, 4-6, 11, 12, 132 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-43

full06/27/21 Everyday Courage: Plan Bac8d7260-ed54-4bf3-846e-f87aa3d13a54Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/27/21 Everyday Courage: Plan B Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Love requires risk. Risk requires courage. Many of us make plans. And many of those plans don’t end up working out the way that we had expected. Fortunately, God calls us to be courageous even when things don’t work out as we had expected. Mass Readings from June 27, 2021: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Psalms 30:2, 4-6, 11, 12, 132 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-43

Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Love requires risk. Risk requires courage. Many of us make plans. And many of those plans don’t end up working out the way that we had expected. Fortunately, God calls us to be courageous even when things don’t work out as we had expected. Mass Readings from June 27, 2021: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Psalms 30:2, 4-6, 11, 12, 132 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-43

full06/27/21 Everyday Courage: Plan B8640034e-a519-4e39-8bb0-f680c0454c49Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#362 A Catholic Summer Reading List - Todd AglialoroTodd Aglialoro, director of publishing here at Catholic Answers, offers ideas for some &#8220;delightful&#8221; Catholic summer reading. In this first of a two-part reading series, Todd offers non-fiction ideas, with fiction to come later. Cy Kellett: Great tips for summer reading. Todd Aglialoro is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, The Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. Maybe on this episode, we should add enjoying your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and part of the enjoyment of being Catholic, all of the beautiful books.…

Todd Aglialoro, director of publishing here at Catholic Answers, offers ideas for some &#8220;delightful&#8221; Catholic summer reading. In this first of a two-part reading series, Todd offers non-fiction ideas, with fiction to come later. Cy Kellett: Great tips for summer reading. Todd Aglialoro is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, The Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. Maybe on this episode, we should add enjoying your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and part of the enjoyment of being Catholic, all of the beautiful books.…

#362 A Catholic Summer Reading List - Todd Aglialoro9045f3ba-1038-4d55-aabf-f1d66e7549a3Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMonzo CEO On Death Threats, Depression & Digital Banking Wars - Tom BlomfieldTom Blomfield, wow what an entrepreneur. This guy has founded multiple multi-million-pound companies, that have become monumental disrupters in the industry. And let’s face it, Monzo, one of the companies Tom founded and led, is the one of the most forward-thinking, innovative, fastest-growing companies there is. Tom was born in Hong Kong and lived with his father and mother. His father was a business-minded civil engineer and his mother was an artist. When Tom was a child, he moved to London to attend grammar school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire then moving on to study Law at Oxford. Whilst studying at Oxford, at the age of 21, he co-founded Boso.com an “eBay for students”. After a few internships with law firms he decided being a lawyer wasn't for him and followed the entrepreneurial journey instead. In January 2011 Blomfield co-founded the UK-based company GoCardless, an automated payment method that processes Direct Debit payments on behalf of other businesses and organisations. Blomfield stayed in Silicon Valley during his three years at the company, it raised around £35 million of investment and hired 100 people. When GoCardless appointed Hiroki Takeuchi as CEO in 2013, he left (keeping a "very small share" in the £50-100m valued company). Tom moved to New York to work for dating site Grouper social club as their Head of Growth. Blomfield left Grouper in 2014, and it closed in 2016. Following his departure from Grouper Social Club Blomfield joined Anne Boden’s Starling bank as the CTO. Startling was, at that point one of the first digital banking companies. Tom left the company in early 2015 after reports of disagreements at Starling, telling the Financial Times that "he could not comment under the terms of his departure". Today we learn about what really happened at Starling. In 2015, he founded challenger bank Monzo, operating with no branches and instead offering accounts online. In its first fundraising round, the company raised "£1 million in 96 seconds”. In April, Blomfield announced he would forgo his salary for one year to help his company during the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, he announced that he was stepping down as CEO of Monzo and taking on the role of president of the company. In January 2021 he announced he was leaving the company permanently. This conversation today takes us through Tom’s wild entrepreneurial journey expressing the highs and lows of running a business. He also talks about the disagreements at Starling bank and ultimately his reason for starting Monzo in the first place. His stories are unique, and more importantly honest. Unbelievably honest. He tells you the mistakes he made, his deepest insecurities, his biggest challenges and the things he wish he knew. Wow this is a good one. Follow Tom: Twitter - https://twitter.com/t_blom LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomblomfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Blomfield, wow what an entrepreneur. This guy has founded multiple multi-million-pound companies, that have become monumental disrupters in the industry. And let’s face it, Monzo, one of the companies Tom founded and led, is the one of the most forward-thinking, innovative, fastest-growing companies there is. Tom was born in Hong Kong and lived with his father and mother. His father was a business-minded civil engineer and his mother was an artist. When Tom was a child, he moved to London to attend grammar school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire then moving on to study Law at Oxford. Whilst studying at Oxford, at the age of 21, he co-founded Boso.com an “eBay for students”. After a few internships with law firms he decided being a lawyer wasn't for him and followed the entrepreneurial journey instead. In January 2011 Blomfield co-founded the UK-based company GoCardless, an automated payment method that processes Direct Debit payments on behalf of other businesses and organisations. Blomfield stayed in Silicon Valley during his three years at the company, it raised around £35 million of investment and hired 100 people. When GoCardless appointed Hiroki Takeuchi as CEO in 2013, he left (keeping a "very small share" in the £50-100m valued company). Tom moved to New York to work for dating site Grouper social club as their Head of Growth. Blomfield left Grouper in 2014, and it closed in 2016. Following his departure from Grouper Social Club Blomfield joined Anne Boden’s Starling bank as the CTO. Startling was, at that point one of the first digital banking companies. Tom left the company in early 2015 after reports of disagreements at Starling, telling the Financial Times that "he could not comment under the terms of his departure". Today we learn about what really happened at Starling. In 2015, he founded challenger bank Monzo, operating with no branches and instead offering accounts online. In its first fundraising round, the company raised "£1 million in 96 seconds”. In April, Blomfield announced he would forgo his salary for one year to help his company during the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, he announced that he was stepping down as CEO of Monzo and taking on the role of president of the company. In January 2021 he announced he was leaving the company permanently. This conversation today takes us through Tom’s wild entrepreneurial journey expressing the highs and lows of running a business. He also talks about the disagreements at Starling bank and ultimately his reason for starting Monzo in the first place. His stories are unique, and more importantly honest. Unbelievably honest. He tells you the mistakes he made, his deepest insecurities, his biggest challenges and the things he wish he knew. Wow this is a good one. Follow Tom: Twitter - https://twitter.com/t_blom LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomblomfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMonzo CEO On Death Threats, Depression & Digital Banking Wars - Tom Blomfield3034cfae-a54c-4660-8bca-13be76458e47Mon, 28 Jun 2021 03:30:00 +00006594https://216.73.216.191/allTags#201A: Exodus part 3: The Great I AmExodus 3 Today, we continue our series in Exodus. This is part 3. Today's story will cover Moses seeing the burning bush &amp; God telling Moses he will be used to go back to Egypt and rescue the people. &nbsp;Wait until you hear Moses' response! I love that the Bible reminds us that the people in the Bible are real people, just like us. We will also learn that it's not about who we are but who God is. I encourage you to go back and listen to the previous Exodus episodes as they will build upon one another. This will help the kids understand the full context as well. To connect with me, simply click https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 3 Today, we continue our series in Exodus. This is part 3. Today's story will cover Moses seeing the burning bush &amp; God telling Moses he will be used to go back to Egypt and rescue the people. &nbsp;Wait until you hear Moses' response! I love that the Bible reminds us that the people in the Bible are real people, just like us. We will also learn that it's not about who we are but who God is. I encourage you to go back and listen to the previous Exodus episodes as they will build upon one another. This will help the kids understand the full context as well. To connect with me, simply click https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#201A: Exodus part 3: The Great I Amcd7bdef5-eb46-41c8-b119-93d88b5045cfSat, 26 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000689https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to See God in Everything, Everyday (and How to Respond) “It is good to guard the secret of a king, but gloriously to reveal the works of God, and with fitting honor to acknowledge him.” – Tobit 12:7 How often do you acknowledge the works of God? How often do you recognize what he’s doing in your life? In this passage from Tobit, the Archangel Raphael is encouraging us to pay attention to the works of God—not only in our lives, but in the lives of those around us. He is constantly present, even in our most mundane tasks. But how often do we notice his works, note his presence and goodness, and declare it to the world? Today, Fr. Mike encourages us to acknowledge the presence of God in our lives through 3 steps: noticing, noting, and declaring. This is just an introduction to discovering God in your everyday life. To go deeper, check out Danielle Bean’s new book, Whisper: Finding God in the Everyday.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

“It is good to guard the secret of a king, but gloriously to reveal the works of God, and with fitting honor to acknowledge him.” – Tobit 12:7 How often do you acknowledge the works of God? How often do you recognize what he’s doing in your life? In this passage from Tobit, the Archangel Raphael is encouraging us to pay attention to the works of God—not only in our lives, but in the lives of those around us. He is constantly present, even in our most mundane tasks. But how often do we notice his works, note his presence and goodness, and declare it to the world? Today, Fr. Mike encourages us to acknowledge the presence of God in our lives through 3 steps: noticing, noting, and declaring. This is just an introduction to discovering God in your everyday life. To go deeper, check out Danielle Bean’s new book, Whisper: Finding God in the Everyday.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to See God in Everything, Everyday (and How to Respond)48b6d42f-4eab-4298-a836-49f7ad1b9199Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to See God in Everything, Everyday (and How to Respond) “It is good to guard the secret of a king, but gloriously to reveal the works of God, and with fitting honor to acknowledge him.” – Tobit 12:7 How often do you acknowledge the works of God? How often do you recognize what he’s doing in your life? In this passage from Tobit, the Archangel Raphael is encouraging us to pay attention to the works of God—not only in our lives, but in the lives of those around us. He is constantly present, even in our most mundane tasks. But how often do we notice his works, note his presence and goodness, and declare it to the world? Today, Fr. Mike encourages us to acknowledge the presence of God in our lives through 3 steps: noticing, noting, and declaring. This is just an introduction to discovering God in your everyday life. To go deeper, check out Danielle Bean’s new book, Whisper: Finding God in the Everyday.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

“It is good to guard the secret of a king, but gloriously to reveal the works of God, and with fitting honor to acknowledge him.” – Tobit 12:7 How often do you acknowledge the works of God? How often do you recognize what he’s doing in your life? In this passage from Tobit, the Archangel Raphael is encouraging us to pay attention to the works of God—not only in our lives, but in the lives of those around us. He is constantly present, even in our most mundane tasks. But how often do we notice his works, note his presence and goodness, and declare it to the world? Today, Fr. Mike encourages us to acknowledge the presence of God in our lives through 3 steps: noticing, noting, and declaring. This is just an introduction to discovering God in your everyday life. To go deeper, check out Danielle Bean’s new book, Whisper: Finding God in the Everyday.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to See God in Everything, Everyday (and How to Respond)52610e68-ff2f-40fd-91e5-bdb5119d5ae2Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Corinthians 2 – Forgiveness2 Corinthians 2

2 Corinthians 2

full2 Corinthians 2 – Forgiveness7631f8ca-9090-4878-ac97-f550141e7478Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0000742https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 11 - The Secret To Finding Consistent MotivationIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. At the time of recording this episode, I had been in a constant loop of feeling motivated to go to the gym and get in shape for the summer, then slowly seeing that motivation die off by the time the summer had passed. In this ‘Moment’ I break down the reasons why I became stuck in my ‘summer bod’ loop and how we can shift our mindset in order to build consistent motivation. Episode 55 - https://g2ul0.app.link/5YWp50YPjhb  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. At the time of recording this episode, I had been in a constant loop of feeling motivated to go to the gym and get in shape for the summer, then slowly seeing that motivation die off by the time the summer had passed. In this ‘Moment’ I break down the reasons why I became stuck in my ‘summer bod’ loop and how we can shift our mindset in order to build consistent motivation. Episode 55 - https://g2ul0.app.link/5YWp50YPjhb  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 11 - The Secret To Finding Consistent Motivation31d52373-53b4-4685-a53f-8169d1641930Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000731https://216.73.216.191/allTags#361 Are Sacramentals Magic? - Shaun McAfeeCatholic writer Shaun McAfee joins us to defend the Catholic use of sacramentals—holy water, crucifixes, blessings, etc. This practice looks a lot like magic to both our Protestant and secular friends. Do they have a point? Shaun draws from his new book—20 Answers: Relics and Sacramentals—to explain just what Catholics are up to. Cy Kellett: Are Catholic sacramentals superstitious and magical? Shaun McAfee next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. One of the things that we find …

Catholic writer Shaun McAfee joins us to defend the Catholic use of sacramentals—holy water, crucifixes, blessings, etc. This practice looks a lot like magic to both our Protestant and secular friends. Do they have a point? Shaun draws from his new book—20 Answers: Relics and Sacramentals—to explain just what Catholics are up to. Cy Kellett: Are Catholic sacramentals superstitious and magical? Shaun McAfee next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. One of the things that we find …

#361 Are Sacramentals Magic? - Shaun McAfeebcda038a-c9f3-4200-9c69-45ca64c82fd1Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#200A: Exodus part 2: God Hears you no Matter how you FeelExodus 2:11-25 &nbsp;I respect each family's ages/stages of life so I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures yourself including what is appropriate for your family. This is the 2nd episode in our series on Exodus. We begin with Moses now a grown man. Moses ends up taking matters into his own hands and ends up fleeing from his home. &nbsp;Our story will teach us some more about Moses but our big take away will be that God heard the Israelites cries. God hears in ways which we can not. He hears us no matter how we feel, where we live, or how many of us are talking at once. We will learn how He heard their prayers just as He hears us when we pray to him. To connect with me please go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 2:11-25 &nbsp;I respect each family's ages/stages of life so I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures yourself including what is appropriate for your family. This is the 2nd episode in our series on Exodus. We begin with Moses now a grown man. Moses ends up taking matters into his own hands and ends up fleeing from his home. &nbsp;Our story will teach us some more about Moses but our big take away will be that God heard the Israelites cries. God hears in ways which we can not. He hears us no matter how we feel, where we live, or how many of us are talking at once. We will learn how He heard their prayers just as He hears us when we pray to him. To connect with me please go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#200A: Exodus part 2: God Hears you no Matter how you Feel92be18c6-b29c-40e5-a564-e93852ecf82aWed, 23 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000630https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/20/21 Everyday Courage: Into the Storm Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God is in the storm. There are times when we do everything God has asked us to do…and we still find ourselves in the midst of a storm. In those moments, we are called to resist resentment and embrace courage. In those moments, we are called to run into the storm, confident that God is in the storm. Mass Readings from June 20, 2021: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God is in the storm. There are times when we do everything God has asked us to do…and we still find ourselves in the midst of a storm. In those moments, we are called to resist resentment and embrace courage. In those moments, we are called to run into the storm, confident that God is in the storm. Mass Readings from June 20, 2021: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

full06/20/21 Everyday Courage: Into the Storm77e5e4cf-47f5-4b99-ba7f-678151dc612cMon, 21 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/20/21 Everyday Courage: Into the Storm Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God is in the storm. There are times when we do everything God has asked us to do…and we still find ourselves in the midst of a storm. In those moments, we are called to resist resentment and embrace courage. In those moments, we are called to run into the storm, confident that God is in the storm. Mass Readings from June 20, 2021: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God is in the storm. There are times when we do everything God has asked us to do…and we still find ourselves in the midst of a storm. In those moments, we are called to resist resentment and embrace courage. In those moments, we are called to run into the storm, confident that God is in the storm. Mass Readings from June 20, 2021: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

full06/20/21 Everyday Courage: Into the Stormdc086798-9203-489c-a402-59a9e6b21c72Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/20/21 Everyday Courage: Into the Storm Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God is in the storm. There are times when we do everything God has asked us to do…and we still find ourselves in the midst of a storm. In those moments, we are called to resist resentment and embrace courage. In those moments, we are called to run into the storm, confident that God is in the storm. Mass Readings from June 20, 2021: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God is in the storm. There are times when we do everything God has asked us to do…and we still find ourselves in the midst of a storm. In those moments, we are called to resist resentment and embrace courage. In those moments, we are called to run into the storm, confident that God is in the storm. Mass Readings from June 20, 2021: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

full06/20/21 Everyday Courage: Into the Stormac850b03-c93b-4e35-9e9c-f4dddd732f43Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#360 Did the Supreme Court Allow Catholics to Discriminate? - Joe HeschmeyerIt turns out that Catholic Answers Apologist Joe Heschmeyer is also a lawyer, so we asked him about the recent Supreme Court decision that allowed a Catholic social service agency to continue refusing to place foster children in the custody of gay couples. Is this discrimination? And what does this ruling suggest about the future of religious freedom? Cy Kellett: Is the Supreme Court letting Catholics get away with discrimination? Joe Heschmeyer, next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast, for living understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, yo…

It turns out that Catholic Answers Apologist Joe Heschmeyer is also a lawyer, so we asked him about the recent Supreme Court decision that allowed a Catholic social service agency to continue refusing to place foster children in the custody of gay couples. Is this discrimination? And what does this ruling suggest about the future of religious freedom? Cy Kellett: Is the Supreme Court letting Catholics get away with discrimination? Joe Heschmeyer, next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast, for living understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, yo…

#360 Did the Supreme Court Allow Catholics to Discriminate? - Joe Heschmeyer894b6c9a-9251-46a3-a6cd-614dfb5e3423Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorldly Fatherhood Vs. Catholic FatherhoodIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Devin Schadt, a Catholic Gentleman and premier scholar on Fatherhood and St. Joseph. We get honest about the struggles we all face to consistently be a good and loving father, how to understand our roles as a Catholic Spiritual Father, and how to raise a holy family filled with love and virtue. You will not want to miss this episode! We are giving away some free books - listen and find out how to get one Learn about the crisis caused by an incorrect understanding of fatherhood in society Learn how to successfully pray the rosary as a family Learn how CUSTOS: Total Consecration through St. Joseph is perfectly made for fathers And More... Devin Schadt is the executive director of the Fathers of St. Joseph, an apostolate that labors for the restoration, redemption, and revitalization of fatherhood. He is also the creator of a great YouTube channel The Catholic Father - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIoghdiSiI5JRAxn3PgWmQ. Devin is the author of 19 books on fatherhood and/or St. Jospeh; and is the creator of the video-devotional system LEAD: The Four Marks of Fatherly Greatness.  Devin lives with his wife and five daughters in the Midwest.  Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org Custos: Total Consecration Through Saint Joseph - https://tanbooks.com/saints/saint-joseph/custos-total-consecration-through-saint-joseph For other books and resources from Devin Schadt, visit the Fathers of St. Joseph link above. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Devin Schadt, a Catholic Gentleman and premier scholar on Fatherhood and St. Joseph. We get honest about the struggles we all face to consistently be a good and loving father, how to understand our roles as a Catholic Spiritual Father, and how to raise a holy family filled with love and virtue. You will not want to miss this episode! We are giving away some free books - listen and find out how to get one Learn about the crisis caused by an incorrect understanding of fatherhood in society Learn how to successfully pray the rosary as a family Learn how CUSTOS: Total Consecration through St. Joseph is perfectly made for fathers And More... Devin Schadt is the executive director of the Fathers of St. Joseph, an apostolate that labors for the restoration, redemption, and revitalization of fatherhood. He is also the creator of a great YouTube channel The Catholic Father - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIoghdiSiI5JRAxn3PgWmQ. Devin is the author of 19 books on fatherhood and/or St. Jospeh; and is the creator of the video-devotional system LEAD: The Four Marks of Fatherly Greatness.  Devin lives with his wife and five daughters in the Midwest.  Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org Custos: Total Consecration Through Saint Joseph - https://tanbooks.com/saints/saint-joseph/custos-total-consecration-through-saint-joseph For other books and resources from Devin Schadt, visit the Fathers of St. Joseph link above. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWorldly Fatherhood Vs. Catholic Fatherhood526cbb19-7c82-4fe7-93b8-19a3d7466ebcMon, 21 Jun 2021 13:33:00 +00004158https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMary Portas - How To Stop Living A Life That Isn't True To YouMy guest this week is Mary Portas. You may know Mary from the high street, from business, or you may know her as the red bob, hard exterior business woman from the TV. In this conversation today I saw a very different one to the one I’ve seen in the media. Mary Portas is an English retail consultant and broadcaster, known for her retail and business-related television shows, founding her creative agency Portas and her appointment by David Cameron, the British Prime Minister, to lead a review into the future of Britain's high streets. She’s worked in various retail roles: John Lewis and Harrods, Topshop. Then creative director at Harvey Nichols – which was her rise to fame. In 1997 launched an agency called Yellow Door producing campaigns for clients including Clarks, Louis Vuitton, Oasis Stores, Swarovski, Dunhill, Boden, Thomas Pink, Patek Philippe and Mercedes-Benz, Sainsbury's, Habitat, Westfield, Liberty and The Body Shop. In 2013 she re-launched her agency as Portas Agency Ltd. Today, Portas Agency advises retail clients from every continent, and the businesses success is built on an obsessive understanding of human and cultural behaviour. Today she’ll talk about an idea thats fairly radical to some people, especially people that are building or have built big businesses which is based on her new book ‘Rebuild: How to thrive in the new Kindness Economy’. This conversation is incredible, Mary is hilarious, she is smart and she is kind. On top of all that her brutal honesty blew me away which is a central part of what we spoke about, the idea of being true to yourself or facing the inevitable of ending up in disappear. Mary’s been a public figure, a media star, she’s faced public scrutiny but through it all she’s emerged as this levelled headed, down to earth, warm hearted individual. I laughed, I realised and I was deeply inspired and you will be too. Follow Mary: Twitter - https://twitter.com/maryportas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maryportasofficial Mary’s book - Rebuild: How to thrive in the new Kindness Economy - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08V85WGNK  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Mary Portas. You may know Mary from the high street, from business, or you may know her as the red bob, hard exterior business woman from the TV. In this conversation today I saw a very different one to the one I’ve seen in the media. Mary Portas is an English retail consultant and broadcaster, known for her retail and business-related television shows, founding her creative agency Portas and her appointment by David Cameron, the British Prime Minister, to lead a review into the future of Britain's high streets. She’s worked in various retail roles: John Lewis and Harrods, Topshop. Then creative director at Harvey Nichols – which was her rise to fame. In 1997 launched an agency called Yellow Door producing campaigns for clients including Clarks, Louis Vuitton, Oasis Stores, Swarovski, Dunhill, Boden, Thomas Pink, Patek Philippe and Mercedes-Benz, Sainsbury's, Habitat, Westfield, Liberty and The Body Shop. In 2013 she re-launched her agency as Portas Agency Ltd. Today, Portas Agency advises retail clients from every continent, and the businesses success is built on an obsessive understanding of human and cultural behaviour. Today she’ll talk about an idea thats fairly radical to some people, especially people that are building or have built big businesses which is based on her new book ‘Rebuild: How to thrive in the new Kindness Economy’. This conversation is incredible, Mary is hilarious, she is smart and she is kind. On top of all that her brutal honesty blew me away which is a central part of what we spoke about, the idea of being true to yourself or facing the inevitable of ending up in disappear. Mary’s been a public figure, a media star, she’s faced public scrutiny but through it all she’s emerged as this levelled headed, down to earth, warm hearted individual. I laughed, I realised and I was deeply inspired and you will be too. Follow Mary: Twitter - https://twitter.com/maryportas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maryportasofficial Mary’s book - Rebuild: How to thrive in the new Kindness Economy - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08V85WGNK  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMary Portas - How To Stop Living A Life That Isn't True To You3f201528-2acb-4727-ae0e-fbbd2a2413d2Mon, 21 Jun 2021 03:30:00 +00005166https://216.73.216.191/allTags#199A: Exodus part 1: MosesExodus 1&amp;2:1-10 &amp; Acts 17:26 We will continue our exodus series that we started last year, picking up after the parting of the red sea. In preparation, we will be re-releasing the 1st episodes in this exciting series. We’ve been waiting all year to continue this story and can’t wait for you to hear what we have in store. This is part 1 in our series on Exodus. There is so much to unpack here that I have turned it into multiples episodes so the kids get the whole context. I respect each families ages/stages of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scriptures including what is appropriate for your family. In today's episode, we will&nbsp; be introduced to Moses and what was happening to the Israelites during this time.&nbsp; We will hear how God had a plan for Moses just like He has a plan for us. To connect with me, simply go to kbspodcast.com Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 1&amp;2:1-10 &amp; Acts 17:26 We will continue our exodus series that we started last year, picking up after the parting of the red sea. In preparation, we will be re-releasing the 1st episodes in this exciting series. We’ve been waiting all year to continue this story and can’t wait for you to hear what we have in store. This is part 1 in our series on Exodus. There is so much to unpack here that I have turned it into multiples episodes so the kids get the whole context. I respect each families ages/stages of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scriptures including what is appropriate for your family. In today's episode, we will&nbsp; be introduced to Moses and what was happening to the Israelites during this time.&nbsp; We will hear how God had a plan for Moses just like He has a plan for us. To connect with me, simply go to kbspodcast.com Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#199A: Exodus part 1: Moses129fe38c-b2c2-48b4-bff3-cab5903af3a4Sat, 19 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000727https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Christians Shouldn't Cancel People How should a Christian react to “cancel culture”? Chances are that if you’ve been on social media or listened to the news in the past year, you’ve heard of “cancel culture.” Cancel culture is that practice of boycotting a person or group of people because of controversial actions or opinions. While it might have a fancy new name, this is nothing new to history. Every time period has had some individuals or practices that society deems as controversial or questionable. But are we supposed to practice this kind of behavior as Christians? Today, Fr. Mike talks about cancel culture, and how we as Christians are called to respond to it. If you appreciate the way Ascension unpacks the faith in a bold, thoughtful way, consider helping us produce more content. Your support means the world: https://tinyurl.com/yjhzukb9Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How should a Christian react to “cancel culture”? Chances are that if you’ve been on social media or listened to the news in the past year, you’ve heard of “cancel culture.” Cancel culture is that practice of boycotting a person or group of people because of controversial actions or opinions. While it might have a fancy new name, this is nothing new to history. Every time period has had some individuals or practices that society deems as controversial or questionable. But are we supposed to practice this kind of behavior as Christians? Today, Fr. Mike talks about cancel culture, and how we as Christians are called to respond to it. If you appreciate the way Ascension unpacks the faith in a bold, thoughtful way, consider helping us produce more content. Your support means the world: https://tinyurl.com/yjhzukb9Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Christians Shouldn't Cancel People1ac501c0-a87e-44b8-ad81-d6d1335196d6Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Christians Shouldn't Cancel People How should a Christian react to “cancel culture”? Chances are that if you’ve been on social media or listened to the news in the past year, you’ve heard of “cancel culture.” Cancel culture is that practice of boycotting a person or group of people because of controversial actions or opinions. While it might have a fancy new name, this is nothing new to history. Every time period has had some individuals or practices that society deems as controversial or questionable. But are we supposed to practice this kind of behavior as Christians? Today, Fr. Mike talks about cancel culture, and how we as Christians are called to respond to it. If you appreciate the way Ascension unpacks the faith in a bold, thoughtful way, consider helping us produce more content. Your support means the world: https://tinyurl.com/yjhzukb9Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How should a Christian react to “cancel culture”? Chances are that if you’ve been on social media or listened to the news in the past year, you’ve heard of “cancel culture.” Cancel culture is that practice of boycotting a person or group of people because of controversial actions or opinions. While it might have a fancy new name, this is nothing new to history. Every time period has had some individuals or practices that society deems as controversial or questionable. But are we supposed to practice this kind of behavior as Christians? Today, Fr. Mike talks about cancel culture, and how we as Christians are called to respond to it. If you appreciate the way Ascension unpacks the faith in a bold, thoughtful way, consider helping us produce more content. Your support means the world: https://tinyurl.com/yjhzukb9Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Christians Shouldn't Cancel Peopleaa29466f-2cc3-47a8-b694-c80a38b701c6Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Corinthians 1 – Change of Plans2 Corinthians 1

2 Corinthians 1

full2 Corinthians 1 – Change of Plans725dfd18-5b64-400b-94e8-e3c28ad8ce1aThu, 17 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0000969https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 10 - Jake Humphrey On The Building Blocks Of SuccessIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this clip, Jake Humphrey explains that understanding the ‘building blocks’ to success is what truly made him successful. He claims the ‘trick’ is to take absolute responsibility for everything in your life. Jake then tells us that now that he has his success, it feels somewhat underwhelming and anticlimactic as he reveals that he doesn’t yet ‘feel’ successful. Episode 50 - https://g2ul0.app.link/UiRJCV4k8gb Jake: https://www.instagram.com/jakehumphrey/ https://twitter.com/mrjakehumphrey  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this clip, Jake Humphrey explains that understanding the ‘building blocks’ to success is what truly made him successful. He claims the ‘trick’ is to take absolute responsibility for everything in your life. Jake then tells us that now that he has his success, it feels somewhat underwhelming and anticlimactic as he reveals that he doesn’t yet ‘feel’ successful. Episode 50 - https://g2ul0.app.link/UiRJCV4k8gb Jake: https://www.instagram.com/jakehumphrey/ https://twitter.com/mrjakehumphrey  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 10 - Jake Humphrey On The Building Blocks Of Success9585ea38-1c30-4c18-9573-6838bea26940Thu, 17 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000701https://216.73.216.191/allTags#359 Saved Outside the Catholic Church? - Tim StaplesOur own Tim Staples discusses the Catholic claim that there is no salvation outside the Church? How are we to understand this truth, and what does it mean for those who do not enter the Church? Cy Kellett: Can we settle this once and for all? Is there or is there not salvation outside the Catholic Church? Tim Staples next. Hello and welcome again to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. And you might&#8217;ve noticed recently we&#8217;ve been talking about the church with Tim Staples. Kind of a series …

Our own Tim Staples discusses the Catholic claim that there is no salvation outside the Church? How are we to understand this truth, and what does it mean for those who do not enter the Church? Cy Kellett: Can we settle this once and for all? Is there or is there not salvation outside the Catholic Church? Tim Staples next. Hello and welcome again to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. And you might&#8217;ve noticed recently we&#8217;ve been talking about the church with Tim Staples. Kind of a series …

#359 Saved Outside the Catholic Church? - Tim Staples848443c2-1108-447b-bb4e-d9e5eed7146dWed, 16 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Benefits Of Being A Generous ManIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss some of the best ways to be happy, find purpose, and grow in masculine virtue. Generosity can present itself in many different ways, each of unique merit, and all of them necessary to becoming a well-rounded and intentional man. Join us. Learn this mark of a true gentleman How generosity and gratefulness go hand in hand How many times generosity is mentioned in the Catechism How generosity with accepting children is part of growing in holiness And more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss some of the best ways to be happy, find purpose, and grow in masculine virtue. Generosity can present itself in many different ways, each of unique merit, and all of them necessary to becoming a well-rounded and intentional man. Join us. Learn this mark of a true gentleman How generosity and gratefulness go hand in hand How many times generosity is mentioned in the Catechism How generosity with accepting children is part of growing in holiness And more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Benefits Of Being A Generous Man6e5610ae-2020-44c3-aae7-c49a3887c315Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +00002347https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/13/21 Everyday Courage Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Everyday courage simply does what is necessary. Courage is not merely needed for the big moments of life, but is required for each moment of a life well-lived. Courage is all of the other virtues the moment they are needed the most. Mass Readings from June 13, 2021: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 92:2-3, 13-162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Everyday courage simply does what is necessary. Courage is not merely needed for the big moments of life, but is required for each moment of a life well-lived. Courage is all of the other virtues the moment they are needed the most. Mass Readings from June 13, 2021: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 92:2-3, 13-162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

full06/13/21 Everyday Couragee8e9b273-7c68-45d8-868b-7bd228b62a84Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/13/21 Everyday Courage Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Everyday courage simply does what is necessary. Courage is not merely needed for the big moments of life, but is required for each moment of a life well-lived. Courage is all of the other virtues the moment they are needed the most. Mass Readings from June 13, 2021: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 92:2-3, 13-162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Everyday courage simply does what is necessary. Courage is not merely needed for the big moments of life, but is required for each moment of a life well-lived. Courage is all of the other virtues the moment they are needed the most. Mass Readings from June 13, 2021: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 92:2-3, 13-162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

full06/13/21 Everyday Courage7e0b09f3-534d-4698-8ca0-8583c2012b75Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/13/21 Everyday Courage Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Everyday courage simply does what is necessary. Courage is not merely needed for the big moments of life, but is required for each moment of a life well-lived. Courage is all of the other virtues the moment they are needed the most. Mass Readings from June 13, 2021: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 92:2-3, 13-162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Everyday courage simply does what is necessary. Courage is not merely needed for the big moments of life, but is required for each moment of a life well-lived. Courage is all of the other virtues the moment they are needed the most. Mass Readings from June 13, 2021: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 92:2-3, 13-162 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34

full06/13/21 Everyday Couragef3d3fa5e-6537-4ee6-83a4-ee3fe16d0bc7Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#358 Are Catholics Too Assimilated? - Bishop Donald HyingIn his new book, Love Never Fails, Madison Wisconsin Bishop Donald Hying helps Christians to take up the adventure of living in Christ, even in the modern world, every day. We asked him if we Catholics have taken on too much of the culture and lost our distinctiveness. Cy Kellett: The daily struggle against assimilation. Bishop Donald Hying next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And among the many problems that we face as Catholics in the modern world is the need t…

In his new book, Love Never Fails, Madison Wisconsin Bishop Donald Hying helps Christians to take up the adventure of living in Christ, even in the modern world, every day. We asked him if we Catholics have taken on too much of the culture and lost our distinctiveness. Cy Kellett: The daily struggle against assimilation. Bishop Donald Hying next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And among the many problems that we face as Catholics in the modern world is the need t…

#358 Are Catholics Too Assimilated? - Bishop Donald Hying2199f931-16ef-47eb-af20-24de4f2d603cMon, 14 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorld Leading Mindset Expert: How To Reach Your Full Potential - Matthew SyedMy guest this week is Matthew Syed, he has written some of the most important books in the self development, self improvement, team, company building space. His ideas are original, challenging and important. He is a British journalist, author, broadcaster and former table tennis player. He competed as an English table tennis international, and was the English number one for many years. He was three times the men's singles champion at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships (in 1997, 2000 and 2001), and also competed for Great Britain in two Olympic Games, at Barcelona in 1992 and at Sydney in 2000. After leaving the world of table tennis he embarked on a journalism career working for The Times. Throughout his career he has published four books that are highly regarded taking all of the learnings across his life as an elite level sports man and journalist. To say this conversation is diverse would be an understatement, we covered everything from creating innovation, build confidence and how to reach your full potential. This man is fascinating, engaging and thought provoking, trust me when I say you need to hear this. Follow Matthew: Twitter - https://twitter.com/matthewsyed Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/matthewsyedauthor Website - https://www.matthewsyed.co.uk Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Matthew Syed, he has written some of the most important books in the self development, self improvement, team, company building space. His ideas are original, challenging and important. He is a British journalist, author, broadcaster and former table tennis player. He competed as an English table tennis international, and was the English number one for many years. He was three times the men's singles champion at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships (in 1997, 2000 and 2001), and also competed for Great Britain in two Olympic Games, at Barcelona in 1992 and at Sydney in 2000. After leaving the world of table tennis he embarked on a journalism career working for The Times. Throughout his career he has published four books that are highly regarded taking all of the learnings across his life as an elite level sports man and journalist. To say this conversation is diverse would be an understatement, we covered everything from creating innovation, build confidence and how to reach your full potential. This man is fascinating, engaging and thought provoking, trust me when I say you need to hear this. Follow Matthew: Twitter - https://twitter.com/matthewsyed Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/matthewsyedauthor Website - https://www.matthewsyed.co.uk Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWorld Leading Mindset Expert: How To Reach Your Full Potential - Matthew Syed40449240-8f57-42d4-ae6f-2a76e065e6ddMon, 14 Jun 2021 03:30:00 +00006178https://216.73.216.191/allTags#198A: What does Glorify Mean?Psalm 34:1-3, 69:30, 86:8-10, 1 Peter4:11 We are going to read the scriptures straight through today without separating them so please go back and reference them if needed. Today we will learn what it means to glorify God by using a few examples that help the kids grasp what it means.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with me, simply click kbspodcast.com Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 34:1-3, 69:30, 86:8-10, 1 Peter4:11 We are going to read the scriptures straight through today without separating them so please go back and reference them if needed. Today we will learn what it means to glorify God by using a few examples that help the kids grasp what it means.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with me, simply click kbspodcast.com Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#198A: What does Glorify Mean?91b8ed80-5d1d-4d75-bd9b-86a802bb08b5Sat, 12 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000702https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGoing to Confession for the First Time in a Long Time Learn more about the Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation with Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson. Confession is a place of never-ending mercy and forgiveness and is one of the most beautiful parts of our Catholic faith. But for many, it can also be a very daunting experience, especially if it’s been a long time since your last confession. Whether it’s the first time you’ve gone in a year, or it’s the first time you’ve gone in your life, God is ready and willing to forgive your sins. All we have to do is let him into our hearts. Today, Fr. Mike explains how to approach going to confession for the first time in a long time.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Learn more about the Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation with Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson. Confession is a place of never-ending mercy and forgiveness and is one of the most beautiful parts of our Catholic faith. But for many, it can also be a very daunting experience, especially if it’s been a long time since your last confession. Whether it’s the first time you’ve gone in a year, or it’s the first time you’ve gone in your life, God is ready and willing to forgive your sins. All we have to do is let him into our hearts. Today, Fr. Mike explains how to approach going to confession for the first time in a long time.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGoing to Confession for the First Time in a Long Time3a1c4704-cb56-4a92-8880-f64eec382822Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGoing to Confession for the First Time in a Long Time Learn more about the Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation with Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson. Confession is a place of never-ending mercy and forgiveness and is one of the most beautiful parts of our Catholic faith. But for many, it can also be a very daunting experience, especially if it’s been a long time since your last confession. Whether it’s the first time you’ve gone in a year, or it’s the first time you’ve gone in your life, God is ready and willing to forgive your sins. All we have to do is let him into our hearts. Today, Fr. Mike explains how to approach going to confession for the first time in a long time.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Learn more about the Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation with Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson. Confession is a place of never-ending mercy and forgiveness and is one of the most beautiful parts of our Catholic faith. But for many, it can also be a very daunting experience, especially if it’s been a long time since your last confession. Whether it’s the first time you’ve gone in a year, or it’s the first time you’ve gone in your life, God is ready and willing to forgive your sins. All we have to do is let him into our hearts. Today, Fr. Mike explains how to approach going to confession for the first time in a long time.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGoing to Confession for the First Time in a Long Timeba55932f-06ed-481a-9a03-77a1b9b5d4c1Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSermon "Liar, Lord or Lunatic"Sermon

Sermon

fullSermon "Liar, Lord or Lunatic"bcfdb3be-05fd-4f4a-9d5a-b44e9ccbf5c6Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0000882https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 9 - Eddie Hearn on The Sacrifices Behind Being RelentlessIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this clip, Eddie Hearn reveals how his childhood in the shadow of his highly-successful father, Barry Hearn, turned him into the ‘relentless’ sports promoter and businessman he is today. We also talk about some of the sacrifices Eddie has had to make in order to make it to the top and discuss how even something as important as family can often become neglected in his pursuit of success. Taken from episode 58 - https://g2ul0.app.link/TFJj7P1BWgb Eddie: https://www.instagram.com/eddiehearn/ https://twitter.com/EddieHearn?s=20 VOTE FOR US FOR BEST BRITISH PODCAST: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote?utm_source=emailoctopus&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Nominated  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this clip, Eddie Hearn reveals how his childhood in the shadow of his highly-successful father, Barry Hearn, turned him into the ‘relentless’ sports promoter and businessman he is today. We also talk about some of the sacrifices Eddie has had to make in order to make it to the top and discuss how even something as important as family can often become neglected in his pursuit of success. Taken from episode 58 - https://g2ul0.app.link/TFJj7P1BWgb Eddie: https://www.instagram.com/eddiehearn/ https://twitter.com/EddieHearn?s=20 VOTE FOR US FOR BEST BRITISH PODCAST: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote?utm_source=emailoctopus&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Nominated  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 9 - Eddie Hearn on The Sacrifices Behind Being Relentless39ade047-0dc0-4079-8170-48f2d00386a7Thu, 10 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000774https://216.73.216.191/allTags#357 Is Religion Just a Coping Mechanism? - Karlo BroussardKarlo Broussard, author of Prepare the Way: Overcoming Obstacles to God, the Gospel, and the Church, answers the common Freudian objection to belief in God—It&#8217;s just wish fulfillment. Cy Kellett: Is religion just a coping mechanism. Karlo Broussard is next. Hello and welcome to focus. The Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. We&#8217;ll do a little defending today against the accusation that religion is all about a psychological need we have, to be comforted, most especially to be comforted in the face of the fact that we know that we&#8…

Karlo Broussard, author of Prepare the Way: Overcoming Obstacles to God, the Gospel, and the Church, answers the common Freudian objection to belief in God—It&#8217;s just wish fulfillment. Cy Kellett: Is religion just a coping mechanism. Karlo Broussard is next. Hello and welcome to focus. The Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. We&#8217;ll do a little defending today against the accusation that religion is all about a psychological need we have, to be comforted, most especially to be comforted in the face of the fact that we know that we&#8…

#357 Is Religion Just a Coping Mechanism? - Karlo Broussarddeeef869-1588-47a8-a3d4-ac75e1cf6e3aWed, 09 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Psychology of CourageIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Dr. Peter Malinoski to speak about the difference between courage and fearlessness. Peter discusses how a lot of what men experience is not in direct control of the will, and how we must work to become attuned to that in our own lives. If you or anyone in your life struggles with fear, anxiety, or depression, join us. Why many of us are just parodies of a true man The problem with constantly spiritualizing our problems Why we should avoid white-knuckling emotional difficulties How to handle fear appropriately And more... Peter Malinoski, Ph.D., is the president and co-founder of Souls and Hearts, and a clinical psychologist for the past 20 years in private practice in Indianapolis. He specializes in resolving problems and healing wounds that bridge the psychological and spiritual realms. A particular emphasis on unconscious psychological factors that thwart one’s capacity to receive love from God, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and other people underlies his work. He also focuses on the unconscious dynamics that get in the way of us loving God and each other. He has been particularly influenced by Carmelite spirituality, especially St. Teresa of Avila, St. Therese of Lisieux, and St. Maximilian Kolbe. With Souls and Hearts, he manages the business operations and contributes to content creation. Peter has been married for 25 years to his beloved wife Pam and has seven children ages 8 to 23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Dr. Peter Malinoski to speak about the difference between courage and fearlessness. Peter discusses how a lot of what men experience is not in direct control of the will, and how we must work to become attuned to that in our own lives. If you or anyone in your life struggles with fear, anxiety, or depression, join us. Why many of us are just parodies of a true man The problem with constantly spiritualizing our problems Why we should avoid white-knuckling emotional difficulties How to handle fear appropriately And more... Peter Malinoski, Ph.D., is the president and co-founder of Souls and Hearts, and a clinical psychologist for the past 20 years in private practice in Indianapolis. He specializes in resolving problems and healing wounds that bridge the psychological and spiritual realms. A particular emphasis on unconscious psychological factors that thwart one’s capacity to receive love from God, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and other people underlies his work. He also focuses on the unconscious dynamics that get in the way of us loving God and each other. He has been particularly influenced by Carmelite spirituality, especially St. Teresa of Avila, St. Therese of Lisieux, and St. Maximilian Kolbe. With Souls and Hearts, he manages the business operations and contributes to content creation. Peter has been married for 25 years to his beloved wife Pam and has seven children ages 8 to 23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Psychology of Courage8e940e88-725d-4a4a-9301-00a956354430Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:54:00 +00003331https://216.73.216.191/allTags#356 Must We Accept Every Church Council? - Tim StaplesTim Staples draws on his new School of Apologetics course &#8212; Evidence for the Church &#8212; to address the growing reluctance of some Catholics to accept the authority of church councils. Where do councils get their authority, and how much deference must a Catholic give them? Do I have to accept all of the councils of the church? Tim Staples, next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and this time we address what I think is kind of a disturbing trend in the con…

Tim Staples draws on his new School of Apologetics course &#8212; Evidence for the Church &#8212; to address the growing reluctance of some Catholics to accept the authority of church councils. Where do councils get their authority, and how much deference must a Catholic give them? Do I have to accept all of the councils of the church? Tim Staples, next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and this time we address what I think is kind of a disturbing trend in the con…

#356 Must We Accept Every Church Council? - Tim Staples7914ec49-6340-40c1-a8dc-4f1c79f3b9c1Mon, 07 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/06/21 The Crisis of Love Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Do we lack faith? Or do we lack love? Most people who call themselves Catholic do not believe one of the most central and most powerful teaching in the Church. Is it because they lack hearing? Do they lack the opportunity to know about this teaching? Do they lack faith? Or is something else missing? Mass Readings from June 6, 2021: Exodus 24:3-8 Psalm 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Do we lack faith? Or do we lack love? Most people who call themselves Catholic do not believe one of the most central and most powerful teaching in the Church. Is it because they lack hearing? Do they lack the opportunity to know about this teaching? Do they lack faith? Or is something else missing? Mass Readings from June 6, 2021: Exodus 24:3-8 Psalm 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

full06/06/21 The Crisis of Lovec9a6757a-3fbc-4cb7-a02d-80af66e2cbedMon, 07 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/06/21 The Crisis of Love Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Do we lack faith? Or do we lack love? Most people who call themselves Catholic do not believe one of the most central and most powerful teaching in the Church. Is it because they lack hearing? Do they lack the opportunity to know about this teaching? Do they lack faith? Or is something else missing? Mass Readings from June 6, 2021: Exodus 24:3-8 Psalm 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Do we lack faith? Or do we lack love? Most people who call themselves Catholic do not believe one of the most central and most powerful teaching in the Church. Is it because they lack hearing? Do they lack the opportunity to know about this teaching? Do they lack faith? Or is something else missing? Mass Readings from June 6, 2021: Exodus 24:3-8 Psalm 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

full06/06/21 The Crisis of Love1d94ec0c-877c-4620-9cb3-6a61b689d561Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/06/21 The Crisis of Love Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Do we lack faith? Or do we lack love? Most people who call themselves Catholic do not believe one of the most central and most powerful teaching in the Church. Is it because they lack hearing? Do they lack the opportunity to know about this teaching? Do they lack faith? Or is something else missing? Mass Readings from June 6, 2021: Exodus 24:3-8 Psalm 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

Homily from The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Do we lack faith? Or do we lack love? Most people who call themselves Catholic do not believe one of the most central and most powerful teaching in the Church. Is it because they lack hearing? Do they lack the opportunity to know about this teaching? Do they lack faith? Or is something else missing? Mass Readings from June 6, 2021: Exodus 24:3-8 Psalm 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

full06/06/21 The Crisis of Love863853ae-4883-41d9-afd0-67b69e50dcbeMon, 07 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLiam Payne Opens Up About His Darkest Moments, Failed Relationships & EntrepreneurshipLiam Payne has been subjected to the intensity of the spotlight from the age of just 14, when he found global fame following his entry in to the X Factor’s seventh series, and the dizzying rise once he exited as one fifth of the group One Direction. The band was cemented as a phenomenon overnight-their success and the surrounding hype was likened to that of a modern-day Beatles at time of their debut single release. They became the first UK group ever to have their debut album reach number one in the United States. There probably are not many who are better placed than Liam to discuss instantaneous fame and the churning of its 'machine’. Liam has gone from a teen star to a fully-fledged solo artist who has taken ownership of his career in terms of its creative direction and elevated further with a strong signature pop/rnb style and a string of hits both here and abroad. He’s had his music streamed over a total of 2bn times. However, there is much more to him than the image of simply being a teen heartthrob or sugary popstar. The X Factor may be notorious for churning out ‘instant’ popstars but Liam clearly has a deep appreciation for music and the process behind its production. He studied as a musician prior to the start of his mainstream career and has grown as a gifted songwriter, with 40+ writing and co-writing credits to his name. He has previously said that he is accustomed to writing and recording entire albums in six weeks or less, and his evolution on personal and creative levels has no doubt been accelerated by his exposure. This conversation today isn’t your normal “reunion chat” we speak about so much in a lot of depth, everything from his relationships, his darkest times and everything in-between. Its open, its honest and its inspiring. During our conversation Liam mentioned it was one of the best chats he’d had in a while and I felt that, I hope you do too. Follow Liam: Twitter - https://twitter.com/LiamPayne Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/liampayne Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liam Payne has been subjected to the intensity of the spotlight from the age of just 14, when he found global fame following his entry in to the X Factor’s seventh series, and the dizzying rise once he exited as one fifth of the group One Direction. The band was cemented as a phenomenon overnight-their success and the surrounding hype was likened to that of a modern-day Beatles at time of their debut single release. They became the first UK group ever to have their debut album reach number one in the United States. There probably are not many who are better placed than Liam to discuss instantaneous fame and the churning of its 'machine’. Liam has gone from a teen star to a fully-fledged solo artist who has taken ownership of his career in terms of its creative direction and elevated further with a strong signature pop/rnb style and a string of hits both here and abroad. He’s had his music streamed over a total of 2bn times. However, there is much more to him than the image of simply being a teen heartthrob or sugary popstar. The X Factor may be notorious for churning out ‘instant’ popstars but Liam clearly has a deep appreciation for music and the process behind its production. He studied as a musician prior to the start of his mainstream career and has grown as a gifted songwriter, with 40+ writing and co-writing credits to his name. He has previously said that he is accustomed to writing and recording entire albums in six weeks or less, and his evolution on personal and creative levels has no doubt been accelerated by his exposure. This conversation today isn’t your normal “reunion chat” we speak about so much in a lot of depth, everything from his relationships, his darkest times and everything in-between. Its open, its honest and its inspiring. During our conversation Liam mentioned it was one of the best chats he’d had in a while and I felt that, I hope you do too. Follow Liam: Twitter - https://twitter.com/LiamPayne Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/liampayne Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullLiam Payne Opens Up About His Darkest Moments, Failed Relationships & Entrepreneurship8c3b58e5-a3ab-496b-b425-7fb8b2c54c34Mon, 07 Jun 2021 03:30:00 +00006034https://216.73.216.191/allTags#197A: Jesus Heals a Blind Man&nbsp;Mark 10: 46-52 We find Bartimaeus crying out to Jesus for help. The crowd tells Bartimaeus to be quiet. Who is he that Jesus would want to hear from him?!?! Jesus hears all of us when we call out to Him. Whether popular or outcast, whether we are calling out amongst a noisy crowd or sitting quietly in our room, Jesus hears us and listens just like He did for &nbsp;Bartimaeus. The application section at the end helps the kids apply this story to their prayer life.&nbsp; To connect with me please click kbspodcast.com Thanks for tuning in! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

&nbsp;Mark 10: 46-52 We find Bartimaeus crying out to Jesus for help. The crowd tells Bartimaeus to be quiet. Who is he that Jesus would want to hear from him?!?! Jesus hears all of us when we call out to Him. Whether popular or outcast, whether we are calling out amongst a noisy crowd or sitting quietly in our room, Jesus hears us and listens just like He did for &nbsp;Bartimaeus. The application section at the end helps the kids apply this story to their prayer life.&nbsp; To connect with me please click kbspodcast.com Thanks for tuning in! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! If you have enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider subscribing? This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#197A: Jesus Heals a Blind Manc10fcf16-3b3a-4f03-babc-66323dfc5c92Sat, 05 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000538https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAre You Your Own Worst Critic? Why do we keep critics in our lives? You probably have someone in your life that seems to be on the hunt for anything they can criticize. It might not be a friend, a coworker, or a family member. It might just be yourself. Today, Fr. Mike explains how to turn your inner critic into your inner coach.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why do we keep critics in our lives? You probably have someone in your life that seems to be on the hunt for anything they can criticize. It might not be a friend, a coworker, or a family member. It might just be yourself. Today, Fr. Mike explains how to turn your inner critic into your inner coach.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAre You Your Own Worst Critic?4d0d896a-c463-4a64-877e-cb27f27f4c00Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAre You Your Own Worst Critic? Why do we keep critics in our lives? You probably have someone in your life that seems to be on the hunt for anything they can criticize. It might not be a friend, a coworker, or a family member. It might just be yourself. Today, Fr. Mike explains how to turn your inner critic into your inner coach.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why do we keep critics in our lives? You probably have someone in your life that seems to be on the hunt for anything they can criticize. It might not be a friend, a coworker, or a family member. It might just be yourself. Today, Fr. Mike explains how to turn your inner critic into your inner coach.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAre You Your Own Worst Critic?eaf33c51-76e9-421c-a7cf-00dac58dbebaThu, 03 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Corinthians 16 – Final Words1 Corinthians 16

1 Corinthians 16

full1 Corinthians 16 – Final Words47d0d4e8-bc8d-445f-8c3c-7f84b7be841aThu, 03 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0000651https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 8 - Julian Hearn on How He Avoided Burnout Whilst Building HuelIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this clip Julian Hearn, Founder and CMO of Huel, explains how he avoided burnout whilst building the company. We also cover some of the common symptoms of over-working and what we can do in order to find the fine balance between grind and burnout. Episode 35 - https://g2ul0.app.link/lAXApeNoLgb Julian: https://twitter.com/julianhearn?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/julianhearn/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this clip Julian Hearn, Founder and CMO of Huel, explains how he avoided burnout whilst building the company. We also cover some of the common symptoms of over-working and what we can do in order to find the fine balance between grind and burnout. Episode 35 - https://g2ul0.app.link/lAXApeNoLgb Julian: https://twitter.com/julianhearn?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/julianhearn/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 8 - Julian Hearn on How He Avoided Burnout Whilst Building Huel59ec6781-5dcd-4a9c-8bdd-9ada1a69811fThu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000454https://216.73.216.191/allTags#355 Is Salvation Guaranteed? - Karlo BroussardKarlo Broussard takes up the challenge of those who say Romans chapter 8 assures the Christian that salvation cannot be lost. The author of Meeting the Protestant Challenge puts this passage within the context of the full teaching of Jesus and the Apostles in order to uncover the truth about salvation. Does Saint Paul promise my salvation is secure? Karlo Broussard is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. Part of our Catholic faith is that we have to work out our salvation in fear and trembling…

Karlo Broussard takes up the challenge of those who say Romans chapter 8 assures the Christian that salvation cannot be lost. The author of Meeting the Protestant Challenge puts this passage within the context of the full teaching of Jesus and the Apostles in order to uncover the truth about salvation. Does Saint Paul promise my salvation is secure? Karlo Broussard is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. Part of our Catholic faith is that we have to work out our salvation in fear and trembling…

#355 Is Salvation Guaranteed? - Karlo Broussardbb55c527-9311-42b5-83a9-928e1cb1964aWed, 02 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoes Being A Father Ruin Your Life?In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss the complex life of fatherhood. Learn how society supports the image of a father as a man-child and actively promotes selfishness. How men need to take their role as fathers seriously for the sake of their soul and the souls of their family. How to continually cause your wife to suffer unnecessarily  How science and statistics prove the important role of fatherhood in the family How wrestling your son is beneficial How to be a better father  And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss the complex life of fatherhood. Learn how society supports the image of a father as a man-child and actively promotes selfishness. How men need to take their role as fathers seriously for the sake of their soul and the souls of their family. How to continually cause your wife to suffer unnecessarily  How science and statistics prove the important role of fatherhood in the family How wrestling your son is beneficial How to be a better father  And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDoes Being A Father Ruin Your Life?b311f4bb-2ebc-4cea-b56d-ab6371aaa0b0Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +00003456https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/30/21 Secret Identity Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. What is God's deepest secret? What is yours? What we are is shaped and revealed by what we choose. Who we are is established by relationships. Mass Readings from May 30, 2021: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Psalms 33:4-6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22Romans 8:14-17 Matthew 28:16-20

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. What is God's deepest secret? What is yours? What we are is shaped and revealed by what we choose. Who we are is established by relationships. Mass Readings from May 30, 2021: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Psalms 33:4-6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22Romans 8:14-17 Matthew 28:16-20

full05/30/21 Secret Identity89faf0b6-120d-49f6-b124-95cda7b2f531Mon, 31 May 2021 21:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/30/21 Secret Identity Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. What is God's deepest secret? What is yours? What we are is shaped and revealed by what we choose. Who we are is established by relationships. Mass Readings from May 30, 2021: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Psalms 33:4-6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22Romans 8:14-17 Matthew 28:16-20

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. What is God's deepest secret? What is yours? What we are is shaped and revealed by what we choose. Who we are is established by relationships. Mass Readings from May 30, 2021: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Psalms 33:4-6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22Romans 8:14-17 Matthew 28:16-20

full05/30/21 Secret Identityac720d6a-19bf-413f-a074-b108f2c8a4feMon, 31 May 2021 21:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/30/21 Secret Identity Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. What is God's deepest secret? What is yours? What we are is shaped and revealed by what we choose. Who we are is established by relationships. Mass Readings from May 30, 2021: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Psalms 33:4-6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22Romans 8:14-17 Matthew 28:16-20

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. What is God's deepest secret? What is yours? What we are is shaped and revealed by what we choose. Who we are is established by relationships. Mass Readings from May 30, 2021: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Psalms 33:4-6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22Romans 8:14-17 Matthew 28:16-20

full05/30/21 Secret Identity749fe6e2-d99e-477a-940c-e3167ca11a58Mon, 31 May 2021 21:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#354 Does the Church Act with the Authority of Jesus? - Tim StaplesTim Staples returns to Focus with a question taken from his School of Apologetics course &#8220;Evidence for the Church&#8220;: Did Jesus really give his authority to a human institution? Cy Kellett: Did Jesus found a church to have his authority and power? Tim Staples is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. I emphasize Catholic really hard right there because we&#8217;re going to defend the Catholic faith today. Every Christian would say Jesus came with authority, teaching with…

Tim Staples returns to Focus with a question taken from his School of Apologetics course &#8220;Evidence for the Church&#8220;: Did Jesus really give his authority to a human institution? Cy Kellett: Did Jesus found a church to have his authority and power? Tim Staples is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. I emphasize Catholic really hard right there because we&#8217;re going to defend the Catholic faith today. Every Christian would say Jesus came with authority, teaching with…

#354 Does the Church Act with the Authority of Jesus? - Tim Staples645c17fb-b288-40a6-a833-88a3e50d2e91Mon, 31 May 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJohann Hari - Everything You Think You Know About Meaning & Happiness Is WrongThis podcast is a real treat and a podcast that you cannot miss! Johann has come back and what honour it was to record. He has to be my all-time favourite guest ever! His book ‘Lost Connections’ had such a positive, transformative impact on my life and truly changed my perspective on how I viewed depression & addiction. I am sure that the information shared today will be valuable and important topics that our society needs to hear. Johann is a very successful and inspirational British-Swiss writer and journalist with 2 books hitting The New York Times best sellers list. Born in Glasgow Scotland then relocated to London when he was young, Johann experienced some childhood trauma having suffered from being physically abused as child and his mother suffering from an illness. Starting his career as a journalist he won many awards such as Journalist of the year and was named by the Daily Telegraph as one of the most influential people. Johann then went to onto being an author writing the worldwide known “Lost Connections” and “Chasing the Scream”. He also released a TED talk back in 2015 “Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong” which has now over 17 million views. This honest conversation lasted around 2 hours and we even went on into the evening off air. I genuinely think that this might be the most important podcast you choose to ignore. I’m not giving much away, but you will thank me after. Follow Johann: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johann.hari Twitter - https://twitter.com/johannhari101 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast is a real treat and a podcast that you cannot miss! Johann has come back and what honour it was to record. He has to be my all-time favourite guest ever! His book ‘Lost Connections’ had such a positive, transformative impact on my life and truly changed my perspective on how I viewed depression & addiction. I am sure that the information shared today will be valuable and important topics that our society needs to hear. Johann is a very successful and inspirational British-Swiss writer and journalist with 2 books hitting The New York Times best sellers list. Born in Glasgow Scotland then relocated to London when he was young, Johann experienced some childhood trauma having suffered from being physically abused as child and his mother suffering from an illness. Starting his career as a journalist he won many awards such as Journalist of the year and was named by the Daily Telegraph as one of the most influential people. Johann then went to onto being an author writing the worldwide known “Lost Connections” and “Chasing the Scream”. He also released a TED talk back in 2015 “Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong” which has now over 17 million views. This honest conversation lasted around 2 hours and we even went on into the evening off air. I genuinely think that this might be the most important podcast you choose to ignore. I’m not giving much away, but you will thank me after. Follow Johann: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johann.hari Twitter - https://twitter.com/johannhari101 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJohann Hari - Everything You Think You Know About Meaning & Happiness Is Wrong0c8586e2-3cf8-4533-8479-62617c7d6b34Mon, 31 May 2021 03:30:00 +00006904https://216.73.216.191/allTags#196A: Who do YOU Say I am?Matthew 16:13-19 Today, we hear Jesus asking his disciples who people say He is. Their response is interesting. We are reminded to go back to our Bibles to check if what others say about Jesus is actually true. Next, we hear Jesus ask," Who do YOU say I am?" This is an extremely important question! &nbsp;The children will be encouraged to ask themselves who they say Jesus is and what He is like. I emphasis the importance of seeing if this lines up w/ what the Bible says and to discuss this w/ their family this week.&nbsp; A. W. Tozer “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.&nbsp;“ Thanks for tuning in!&nbsp; To connect with me, simply to go kbspodcast.com Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 16:13-19 Today, we hear Jesus asking his disciples who people say He is. Their response is interesting. We are reminded to go back to our Bibles to check if what others say about Jesus is actually true. Next, we hear Jesus ask," Who do YOU say I am?" This is an extremely important question! &nbsp;The children will be encouraged to ask themselves who they say Jesus is and what He is like. I emphasis the importance of seeing if this lines up w/ what the Bible says and to discuss this w/ their family this week.&nbsp; A. W. Tozer “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.&nbsp;“ Thanks for tuning in!&nbsp; To connect with me, simply to go kbspodcast.com Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#196A: Who do YOU Say I am?1bd11b90-ed4d-460a-b583-1d58ba5e04f0Sat, 29 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000513https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Is Real Truth? What is truth? On this channel, we speak a lot about the teachings of the Church and how our society longs for these truths. But have you ever stopped and asked yourself what truth really is? There can be a lot of long, philosophical, complicated answers to this question, but today we have a simple one: truth can simply be defined as “what is.” In other words, a statement is either true or false depending on how closely it describes reality, or what is. But if truth is centered around reality, are there different truths for different people? Today, Fr. Mike explains what real truth is.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What is truth? On this channel, we speak a lot about the teachings of the Church and how our society longs for these truths. But have you ever stopped and asked yourself what truth really is? There can be a lot of long, philosophical, complicated answers to this question, but today we have a simple one: truth can simply be defined as “what is.” In other words, a statement is either true or false depending on how closely it describes reality, or what is. But if truth is centered around reality, are there different truths for different people? Today, Fr. Mike explains what real truth is.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Is Real Truth?9795f371-c4e1-4bf8-a639-189f7be9fe91Thu, 27 May 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Is Real Truth? What is truth? On this channel, we speak a lot about the teachings of the Church and how our society longs for these truths. But have you ever stopped and asked yourself what truth really is? There can be a lot of long, philosophical, complicated answers to this question, but today we have a simple one: truth can simply be defined as “what is.” In other words, a statement is either true or false depending on how closely it describes reality, or what is. But if truth is centered around reality, are there different truths for different people? Today, Fr. Mike explains what real truth is.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What is truth? On this channel, we speak a lot about the teachings of the Church and how our society longs for these truths. But have you ever stopped and asked yourself what truth really is? There can be a lot of long, philosophical, complicated answers to this question, but today we have a simple one: truth can simply be defined as “what is.” In other words, a statement is either true or false depending on how closely it describes reality, or what is. But if truth is centered around reality, are there different truths for different people? Today, Fr. Mike explains what real truth is.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Is Real Truth?01ac6677-3245-47dc-95ae-303d17ef6f3dThu, 27 May 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Corinthians 15 – Resurrection1 Corinthians 15

1 Corinthians 15

full1 Corinthians 15 – Resurrection7ce43f9d-3f89-4a4e-a943-64b3e4eaa786Thu, 27 May 2021 12:30:00 +00001058https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 7 - Joe Wicks On How To Forgive & Set Yourself FreeIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this clip Joe Wicks shares his experience in forgiving his parents for a turbulent childhood. I think the point, which Joe raises, is something which is truly significant for many people in the world we live in today and holds the key to allowing ourselves to live free. Episode 37 - https://g2ul0.app.link/MgthxN9Qzgb Joe: https://www.instagram.com/thebodycoach https://twitter.com/thebodycoach  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this clip Joe Wicks shares his experience in forgiving his parents for a turbulent childhood. I think the point, which Joe raises, is something which is truly significant for many people in the world we live in today and holds the key to allowing ourselves to live free. Episode 37 - https://g2ul0.app.link/MgthxN9Qzgb Joe: https://www.instagram.com/thebodycoach https://twitter.com/thebodycoach  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 7 - Joe Wicks On How To Forgive & Set Yourself Free3f0356eb-4933-444e-9c38-1f1331ae0569Thu, 27 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000325https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo more Ads?We are finally able to offer something we have been praying about for a long time. Anchor has created a way for listeners to easily support this ministry WHILE getting something additional in return. We are now able to offer a special subscription. For $2.99 a month, you will be directly helping us get the message of Jesus to children all over the world, AND as a huge thank you, you will be able to listen to the show AD FREE on your preferred streaming platform!!!!!   This feature is currently only available to our listeners in the US but anchor is actively working on expanding this.If your children have enjoyed Kids Bible Stories, I ask that you please, please consider subscribing…. it is the best way to directly support this ministry. For those who do subscribe, you will hear the diff in the upcoming episode AND previous ones will have Ads removed for you.To subscribe and enjoy listening AD FREE, simply click here https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe   To contact me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are finally able to offer something we have been praying about for a long time. Anchor has created a way for listeners to easily support this ministry WHILE getting something additional in return. We are now able to offer a special subscription. For $2.99 a month, you will be directly helping us get the message of Jesus to children all over the world, AND as a huge thank you, you will be able to listen to the show AD FREE on your preferred streaming platform!!!!!   This feature is currently only available to our listeners in the US but anchor is actively working on expanding this.If your children have enjoyed Kids Bible Stories, I ask that you please, please consider subscribing…. it is the best way to directly support this ministry. For those who do subscribe, you will hear the diff in the upcoming episode AND previous ones will have Ads removed for you.To subscribe and enjoy listening AD FREE, simply click here https://anchor.fm/kids-bible-stories/subscribe   To contact me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullNo more Ads?7c4e865c-08d1-41e6-a0fe-03b9db3758ceWed, 26 May 2021 11:17:05 +0000110https://216.73.216.191/allTags#354 Holding Bishops Accountable - Jason NegriClearly Catholic bishops need closer collaboration with lay Catholics if we are ever going to get past the leadership models that led to the sex abuse crisis. But what is appropriate lay participation in keeping bishops honest? Jason Negri discusses one model being pursued by the Daniel Coalition, a local effort for reform in Lansing Michigan. Can the laity hold bishops accountable? Jason Negri, next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. A great deal of suffering in recent decades around the se…

Clearly Catholic bishops need closer collaboration with lay Catholics if we are ever going to get past the leadership models that led to the sex abuse crisis. But what is appropriate lay participation in keeping bishops honest? Jason Negri discusses one model being pursued by the Daniel Coalition, a local effort for reform in Lansing Michigan. Can the laity hold bishops accountable? Jason Negri, next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. A great deal of suffering in recent decades around the se…

#354 Holding Bishops Accountable - Jason Negriee95b3ea-fbd0-4113-980d-eff26b6943c7Wed, 26 May 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo You Have The 3 Traits Of A Gentleman?In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Brad Miner, author of the book, The Compleat Gentleman, to discuss how any man can become a gentleman and how to avoid being a cartoonish version of a man. What separates a boy from a man What separates a man from a gentleman How do we live chivalry in the modern world What are the three traits of a gentleman And more… Brad Miner is the senior editor of The Catholic Thing, the daily blog of the Faith & Reason Institute. Former literary editor of National Review and the author of six books, he lives with his wife, Sydny, in Westchester County, New York.  The Compleat Gentleman: The Modern Man’s Guide to Chivalry by Brad Miner, 3rd Edition, is available now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Brad Miner, author of the book, The Compleat Gentleman, to discuss how any man can become a gentleman and how to avoid being a cartoonish version of a man. What separates a boy from a man What separates a man from a gentleman How do we live chivalry in the modern world What are the three traits of a gentleman And more… Brad Miner is the senior editor of The Catholic Thing, the daily blog of the Faith & Reason Institute. Former literary editor of National Review and the author of six books, he lives with his wife, Sydny, in Westchester County, New York.  The Compleat Gentleman: The Modern Man’s Guide to Chivalry by Brad Miner, 3rd Edition, is available now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDo You Have The 3 Traits Of A Gentleman?36773bca-61a7-40b7-a7fb-1d1ba002baebTue, 25 May 2021 16:29:00 +00004233https://216.73.216.191/allTags#353 How to Evangelize Using Social Media - Fr. Simon EsshakiFr. Simon Esshaki talks about the call from Jesus Christ for all Christians to go out into the world, sharing the good news. The call to evangelize has only grown more important, though it may look different today than it did in 100 A.D. Cy and Fr. Simon discuss the great importance of using social media properly in order to introduce people to Jesus Christ. Cy Kellett: Internet evangelizing the apostolic way. Father Simon Esshaki is next. Hello. Welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. Today we talk a little bit about sharin…

Fr. Simon Esshaki talks about the call from Jesus Christ for all Christians to go out into the world, sharing the good news. The call to evangelize has only grown more important, though it may look different today than it did in 100 A.D. Cy and Fr. Simon discuss the great importance of using social media properly in order to introduce people to Jesus Christ. Cy Kellett: Internet evangelizing the apostolic way. Father Simon Esshaki is next. Hello. Welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. Today we talk a little bit about sharin…

#353 How to Evangelize Using Social Media - Fr. Simon Esshakicf433c99-ec88-4c78-9f0a-a3de147d5b94Mon, 24 May 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBen Fogle - Overcoming My Lifelong Battle With Self-doubtBen Fogle, a TV presenter broadcaster and author who has reached the peak of Everest, trekked over Antarctica and rowed across the vast Atlantic ocean. A man that has faced adventure and put himself in the most high risk situations doesn’t usually pair with low confidence issues and fighting his own insecurity. Born in Westminster everyone perceives him with a life of privilege, comfort and a quintessential posh lifestyle. Failing at school and only just getting through his university studies, Ben had determination for travel and exploring. He has lived on an island self-sufficiently for year, presented and made numerous well-known documentaries, written 9 Times Best selling books and is the United Nations Patron of the Wilderness. There is more to this man than I believed. The conversation we had was so diverse and we covered so much, going through Ben’s journey and getting down the core of the man everyone sees smiling in front of the lens. A chance for him to express in his words who he really is and the voyage of taking back control of his own narrative. This podcast is going to open your eyes to reality and surprise you in ways you did not expect. The demand we have for materialistic things, to be happy all the time and push ourselves and take those leaps make us question what is happy and how can we be more fulfilled. Follow Ben: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benfogle Twitter - https://twitter.com/benfogle  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fogle, a TV presenter broadcaster and author who has reached the peak of Everest, trekked over Antarctica and rowed across the vast Atlantic ocean. A man that has faced adventure and put himself in the most high risk situations doesn’t usually pair with low confidence issues and fighting his own insecurity. Born in Westminster everyone perceives him with a life of privilege, comfort and a quintessential posh lifestyle. Failing at school and only just getting through his university studies, Ben had determination for travel and exploring. He has lived on an island self-sufficiently for year, presented and made numerous well-known documentaries, written 9 Times Best selling books and is the United Nations Patron of the Wilderness. There is more to this man than I believed. The conversation we had was so diverse and we covered so much, going through Ben’s journey and getting down the core of the man everyone sees smiling in front of the lens. A chance for him to express in his words who he really is and the voyage of taking back control of his own narrative. This podcast is going to open your eyes to reality and surprise you in ways you did not expect. The demand we have for materialistic things, to be happy all the time and push ourselves and take those leaps make us question what is happy and how can we be more fulfilled. Follow Ben: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benfogle Twitter - https://twitter.com/benfogle  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullBen Fogle - Overcoming My Lifelong Battle With Self-doubtaa05218b-fae6-48ee-a7c5-d8f0083c1a1cMon, 24 May 2021 03:30:00 +00006145https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/23/21 Kingdom Gifts Homily from Pentecost Sunday. Am I willing to use the gifts that God has already given? At Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and the subsequent gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts glorify the Father and have changed the world. If we were given these gifts, we could also glorify the Father and change the world…but would we? Mass Readings from May 23, 2021: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. Am I willing to use the gifts that God has already given? At Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and the subsequent gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts glorify the Father and have changed the world. If we were given these gifts, we could also glorify the Father and change the world…but would we? Mass Readings from May 23, 2021: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full05/23/21 Kingdom Gifts6f6fe10c-9b36-44d6-a82d-4ae92fd1c0e7Sun, 23 May 2021 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/23/21 Kingdom Gifts Homily from Pentecost Sunday. Am I willing to use the gifts that God has already given? At Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and the subsequent gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts glorify the Father and have changed the world. If we were given these gifts, we could also glorify the Father and change the world…but would we? Mass Readings from May 23, 2021: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. Am I willing to use the gifts that God has already given? At Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and the subsequent gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts glorify the Father and have changed the world. If we were given these gifts, we could also glorify the Father and change the world…but would we? Mass Readings from May 23, 2021: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full05/23/21 Kingdom Giftsd67a0002-a29d-43a9-9fa9-abcb1f426412Sun, 23 May 2021 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/23/21 Kingdom Gifts Homily from Pentecost Sunday. Am I willing to use the gifts that God has already given? At Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and the subsequent gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts glorify the Father and have changed the world. If we were given these gifts, we could also glorify the Father and change the world…but would we? Mass Readings from May 23, 2021: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. Am I willing to use the gifts that God has already given? At Pentecost, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and the subsequent gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts glorify the Father and have changed the world. If we were given these gifts, we could also glorify the Father and change the world…but would we? Mass Readings from May 23, 2021: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full05/23/21 Kingdom Giftsb96aa8c4-cef6-4e04-9d0f-fa944ef72dc4Sun, 23 May 2021 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Does Surrender Actually Look Like? What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Lord of your life? We hear this phrase a lot in the Church, that Jesus is the Lord of our lives, that he has dominion over them. But what does this look like practically? If we just look at the definition, it means surrendering everything we have to God, and giving it to him without hesitation. But how can we truly surrender everything to him without fearing we won’t get it back? Today, Fr. Mike talks about how we can surrender to God daily.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Lord of your life? We hear this phrase a lot in the Church, that Jesus is the Lord of our lives, that he has dominion over them. But what does this look like practically? If we just look at the definition, it means surrendering everything we have to God, and giving it to him without hesitation. But how can we truly surrender everything to him without fearing we won’t get it back? Today, Fr. Mike talks about how we can surrender to God daily.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Does Surrender Actually Look Like?a1823980-1e08-46fc-93ab-b6fd3b0e01a2Thu, 20 May 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Does Surrender Actually Look Like? What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Lord of your life? We hear this phrase a lot in the Church, that Jesus is the Lord of our lives, that he has dominion over them. But what does this look like practically? If we just look at the definition, it means surrendering everything we have to God, and giving it to him without hesitation. But how can we truly surrender everything to him without fearing we won’t get it back? Today, Fr. Mike talks about how we can surrender to God daily.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Lord of your life? We hear this phrase a lot in the Church, that Jesus is the Lord of our lives, that he has dominion over them. But what does this look like practically? If we just look at the definition, it means surrendering everything we have to God, and giving it to him without hesitation. But how can we truly surrender everything to him without fearing we won’t get it back? Today, Fr. Mike talks about how we can surrender to God daily.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Does Surrender Actually Look Like?8ea3b2a4-c421-442b-ba2f-db3f42c15ccbThu, 20 May 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Corinthians 14 – Orderly Worship1 Corinthians 14

1 Corinthians 14

full1 Corinthians 14 – Orderly Worship1ed95d5b-f4c1-4c87-8846-cf6f2cb4a029Thu, 20 May 2021 12:30:00 +00001055https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 6 - Tom Bilyeu on The TRUE Meaning of SuccessIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Here’s a conversation I had with Tom Bilyeu in Episode 24. Together we discuss the shift in drive which Tom experienced after acquiring large amounts of wealth as he recounts his transition from being money-driven to in search of a deeper and meaningful sense of fulfilment. What truly IS success, and how can pursuing fulfilment get us there? Episode 24 - https://g2ul0.app.link/mQgUuTVrmgb Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ https://twitter.com/tombilyeu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Here’s a conversation I had with Tom Bilyeu in Episode 24. Together we discuss the shift in drive which Tom experienced after acquiring large amounts of wealth as he recounts his transition from being money-driven to in search of a deeper and meaningful sense of fulfilment. What truly IS success, and how can pursuing fulfilment get us there? Episode 24 - https://g2ul0.app.link/mQgUuTVrmgb Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ https://twitter.com/tombilyeu   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 6 - Tom Bilyeu on The TRUE Meaning of Success2b14e316-05f6-485c-9f25-03d6343e8b2fThu, 20 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000733https://216.73.216.191/allTags#352 Why the Ascension and Pentecost Are Essential - Tim StaplesWith his death and resurrection, Jesus completes the great work of our salvation and gives us the perfect sign that he has conquered sin and death. So are the Ascension and Pentecost just add-ons? Apologist Tim Staples says no. They are essentials, and filled with power. What do the Ascension and Pentecost have to do with the rest of Jesus&#8217; mission? Tim Staples is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host in our new studio digs. I hope you&#8217;re enjoying thos…

With his death and resurrection, Jesus completes the great work of our salvation and gives us the perfect sign that he has conquered sin and death. So are the Ascension and Pentecost just add-ons? Apologist Tim Staples says no. They are essentials, and filled with power. What do the Ascension and Pentecost have to do with the rest of Jesus&#8217; mission? Tim Staples is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host in our new studio digs. I hope you&#8217;re enjoying thos…

#352 Why the Ascension and Pentecost Are Essential - Tim Staples2d27286c-312d-4966-b360-7dce42faac47Wed, 19 May 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorking on Cars with GodIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Toby Rozell to talk about his work tuning fast cars and also how he has grown in his faith and purpose in life. Toby Rozell is a Founder and Owner of Eurocompulsion as well as a devout Catholic and father. What's so special about Ferraris and Alfa Romeos Learn the top three modifications to make to your car How St. Joseph is a model for all of us How God can even use cars to bring men closer to Him And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Toby Rozell to talk about his work tuning fast cars and also how he has grown in his faith and purpose in life. Toby Rozell is a Founder and Owner of Eurocompulsion as well as a devout Catholic and father. What's so special about Ferraris and Alfa Romeos Learn the top three modifications to make to your car How St. Joseph is a model for all of us How God can even use cars to bring men closer to Him And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWorking on Cars with Godccac11c0-2f0b-434f-b72e-c43ca2724475Tue, 18 May 2021 16:40:00 +00003495https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/16/21 You Will Be Martyrs Homily from the Mass of the Ascension of the Lord. Nice is different than good. Jesus doesn't call us to simply be "nice people." Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit so that we can be more than we are now...so that we can do more than we can do now. Jesus sends His Holy Spirit so that we can have the strength to be the kind of people who can bear witness to Him and His love in this world. He gives His Spirit so that people can be saved and God can be glorified. Mass Readings from May 16, 2021: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Mark 16:15-20

Homily from the Mass of the Ascension of the Lord. Nice is different than good. Jesus doesn't call us to simply be "nice people." Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit so that we can be more than we are now...so that we can do more than we can do now. Jesus sends His Holy Spirit so that we can have the strength to be the kind of people who can bear witness to Him and His love in this world. He gives His Spirit so that people can be saved and God can be glorified. Mass Readings from May 16, 2021: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Mark 16:15-20

full05/16/21 You Will Be Martyrs347f7db0-a9ea-48ad-acf6-cccc5a6ca424Mon, 17 May 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/16/21 You Will Be Martyrs Homily from the Mass of the Ascension of the Lord. Nice is different than good. Jesus doesn't call us to simply be "nice people." Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit so that we can be more than we are now...so that we can do more than we can do now. Jesus sends His Holy Spirit so that we can have the strength to be the kind of people who can bear witness to Him and His love in this world. He gives His Spirit so that people can be saved and God can be glorified. Mass Readings from May 16, 2021: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Mark 16:15-20

Homily from the Mass of the Ascension of the Lord. Nice is different than good. Jesus doesn't call us to simply be "nice people." Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit so that we can be more than we are now...so that we can do more than we can do now. Jesus sends His Holy Spirit so that we can have the strength to be the kind of people who can bear witness to Him and His love in this world. He gives His Spirit so that people can be saved and God can be glorified. Mass Readings from May 16, 2021: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Mark 16:15-20

full05/16/21 You Will Be Martyrs2161148e-2b3c-4eb7-8b85-963e13cda4b0Mon, 17 May 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/16/21 You Will Be Martyrs Homily from the Mass of the Ascension of the Lord. Nice is different than good. Jesus doesn't call us to simply be "nice people." Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit so that we can be more than we are now...so that we can do more than we can do now. Jesus sends His Holy Spirit so that we can have the strength to be the kind of people who can bear witness to Him and His love in this world. He gives His Spirit so that people can be saved and God can be glorified. Mass Readings from May 16, 2021: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Mark 16:15-20

Homily from the Mass of the Ascension of the Lord. Nice is different than good. Jesus doesn't call us to simply be "nice people." Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit so that we can be more than we are now...so that we can do more than we can do now. Jesus sends His Holy Spirit so that we can have the strength to be the kind of people who can bear witness to Him and His love in this world. He gives His Spirit so that people can be saved and God can be glorified. Mass Readings from May 16, 2021: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Mark 16:15-20

full05/16/21 You Will Be Martyrs29ce7642-9cfe-4e9a-ac25-53fc7f37fd9aMon, 17 May 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#195 A: Jesus Feeds 5,000Matthew 14:13-21 &amp; John 6:1-15 Today we hear the miracle of Jesus feeding over 5,000 people with 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish. The application section connects the dots that when Jesus wants us to do something, He’s already given us ALLL that we need to do it. The disciples were told to look at what they did have and use that! What didn’t make sense to them, made sense with God. What didn’t seem like enough, God could make it enough. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry.&nbsp; SUBSCRIBE HERE&nbsp; To connect with me, simply go to kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 14:13-21 &amp; John 6:1-15 Today we hear the miracle of Jesus feeding over 5,000 people with 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish. The application section connects the dots that when Jesus wants us to do something, He’s already given us ALLL that we need to do it. The disciples were told to look at what they did have and use that! What didn’t make sense to them, made sense with God. What didn’t seem like enough, God could make it enough. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry.&nbsp; SUBSCRIBE HERE&nbsp; To connect with me, simply go to kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#195 A: Jesus Feeds 5,0009d9606aa-1c44-4925-b740-ddfa931f6354Sat, 15 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000780https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Should We Talk to God About? Everything. Should we really talk to God about everything? There are a lot of different kinds of prayers (liturgical, litanies, the rosary, the chaplet of divine mercy, etc.), but today Father hones in on mental prayer. Mental prayer—including lectio divina and Ignatius prayer—is about having a conversation with God and inviting him into your mind and your heart. But our minds are messy places, and our hearts are wounded. Should we really be talking to God about all of our thoughts, longings, and desires?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Should we really talk to God about everything? There are a lot of different kinds of prayers (liturgical, litanies, the rosary, the chaplet of divine mercy, etc.), but today Father hones in on mental prayer. Mental prayer—including lectio divina and Ignatius prayer—is about having a conversation with God and inviting him into your mind and your heart. But our minds are messy places, and our hearts are wounded. Should we really be talking to God about all of our thoughts, longings, and desires?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Should We Talk to God About? Everything.858a603a-8396-4a6f-9ac3-98a897043b48Thu, 13 May 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Should We Talk to God About? Everything. Should we really talk to God about everything? There are a lot of different kinds of prayers (liturgical, litanies, the rosary, the chaplet of divine mercy, etc.), but today Father hones in on mental prayer. Mental prayer—including lectio divina and Ignatius prayer—is about having a conversation with God and inviting him into your mind and your heart. But our minds are messy places, and our hearts are wounded. Should we really be talking to God about all of our thoughts, longings, and desires?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Should we really talk to God about everything? There are a lot of different kinds of prayers (liturgical, litanies, the rosary, the chaplet of divine mercy, etc.), but today Father hones in on mental prayer. Mental prayer—including lectio divina and Ignatius prayer—is about having a conversation with God and inviting him into your mind and your heart. But our minds are messy places, and our hearts are wounded. Should we really be talking to God about all of our thoughts, longings, and desires?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Should We Talk to God About? Everything.9cfe43c3-e895-43ec-b267-10b472918081Thu, 13 May 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Corinthians 13 – It's All About Love1 Corinthians 13

1 Corinthians 13

full1 Corinthians 13 – It's All About Lovece400363-aa58-4001-b225-a862906690b8Thu, 13 May 2021 12:30:00 +0000757https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 5 - Ben Francis On How To Respond When Things Go WrongIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this episode I look back on a conversation I had back in 2017 with the Founder of Gymshark, Ben Francis. Together we look into how Ben’s resilience and composure under pressure has helped make Gymshark one of the biggest sportswear brands in the UK, and the insane story of when Ben wrote 1000s of handwritten letters to customers in order to uphold customer satisfaction. Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benfrancis/ https://twitter.com/benfrancis1992  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this episode I look back on a conversation I had back in 2017 with the Founder of Gymshark, Ben Francis. Together we look into how Ben’s resilience and composure under pressure has helped make Gymshark one of the biggest sportswear brands in the UK, and the insane story of when Ben wrote 1000s of handwritten letters to customers in order to uphold customer satisfaction. Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benfrancis/ https://twitter.com/benfrancis1992  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 5 - Ben Francis On How To Respond When Things Go Wrong1535c051-dd3c-4fb9-994a-7f9a0e1064e2Thu, 13 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000553https://216.73.216.191/allTags#351 Calvinist Objections to Free Will - Trent HornNot all opposition to the idea of free will comes from atheists. In fact, a prominent strain of Christianity denies free will as it strives to defend the omnipotence of God. But does such a strategy turn God into a monster? Trent Horn explains. Cy Kellett: Does God decide everything or do I get to decide some stuff? Trent Horn is next. Hello and welcome to Focus The Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. And most Christians throughout most of the history of Christianity have believed that we have a choice. Certainl…

Not all opposition to the idea of free will comes from atheists. In fact, a prominent strain of Christianity denies free will as it strives to defend the omnipotence of God. But does such a strategy turn God into a monster? Trent Horn explains. Cy Kellett: Does God decide everything or do I get to decide some stuff? Trent Horn is next. Hello and welcome to Focus The Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. And most Christians throughout most of the history of Christianity have believed that we have a choice. Certainl…

#351 Calvinist Objections to Free Will - Trent Hornf5e03d76-3cc9-42df-8974-4a95322fbfa8Wed, 12 May 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5 Reasons Why Every Man Should FastIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss the purpose and benefits of fasting. Join them as they discuss how fasting is necessary for becoming a better man. Why fasting benefits your mind as well as your body How to start a fasting regime The potential dangers of fasting When you should not fast And more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss the purpose and benefits of fasting. Join them as they discuss how fasting is necessary for becoming a better man. Why fasting benefits your mind as well as your body How to start a fasting regime The potential dangers of fasting When you should not fast And more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full5 Reasons Why Every Man Should Fastf588a4e2-cbe9-4bf4-9e7f-a469cb0ee2e1Tue, 11 May 2021 14:15:17 +00003232https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/09/21 Spark Joy Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Joy is rooted in confidence and comes as a consequence. We can choose joy only insofar as we can choose the source of our joy. Joy comes as a consequence; it is a fruit. And the depth and permanence of our joy is only going to be as deep and long lasting as what we place our confidence in. Only when we surrender to the love of God can we have a joy that is deeper and more permanent than any amount of suffering that comes from life. Mass Readings from May 9, 2021: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Psalms 98:1-41 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Joy is rooted in confidence and comes as a consequence. We can choose joy only insofar as we can choose the source of our joy. Joy comes as a consequence; it is a fruit. And the depth and permanence of our joy is only going to be as deep and long lasting as what we place our confidence in. Only when we surrender to the love of God can we have a joy that is deeper and more permanent than any amount of suffering that comes from life. Mass Readings from May 9, 2021: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Psalms 98:1-41 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17

full05/09/21 Spark Joyaffcabe3-897e-4179-ba1f-dd6c0dfa1910Mon, 10 May 2021 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/09/21 Spark Joy Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Joy is rooted in confidence and comes as a consequence. We can choose joy only insofar as we can choose the source of our joy. Joy comes as a consequence; it is a fruit. And the depth and permanence of our joy is only going to be as deep and long lasting as what we place our confidence in. Only when we surrender to the love of God can we have a joy that is deeper and more permanent than any amount of suffering that comes from life. Mass Readings from May 9, 2021: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Psalms 98:1-41 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Joy is rooted in confidence and comes as a consequence. We can choose joy only insofar as we can choose the source of our joy. Joy comes as a consequence; it is a fruit. And the depth and permanence of our joy is only going to be as deep and long lasting as what we place our confidence in. Only when we surrender to the love of God can we have a joy that is deeper and more permanent than any amount of suffering that comes from life. Mass Readings from May 9, 2021: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Psalms 98:1-41 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17

full05/09/21 Spark Joy273dac8e-e23e-4d86-89f7-79a10a04786fMon, 10 May 2021 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/09/21 Spark Joy Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Joy is rooted in confidence and comes as a consequence. We can choose joy only insofar as we can choose the source of our joy. Joy comes as a consequence; it is a fruit. And the depth and permanence of our joy is only going to be as deep and long lasting as what we place our confidence in. Only when we surrender to the love of God can we have a joy that is deeper and more permanent than any amount of suffering that comes from life. Mass Readings from May 9, 2021: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Psalms 98:1-41 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Joy is rooted in confidence and comes as a consequence. We can choose joy only insofar as we can choose the source of our joy. Joy comes as a consequence; it is a fruit. And the depth and permanence of our joy is only going to be as deep and long lasting as what we place our confidence in. Only when we surrender to the love of God can we have a joy that is deeper and more permanent than any amount of suffering that comes from life. Mass Readings from May 9, 2021: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Psalms 98:1-41 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17

full05/09/21 Spark Joy44e2f29d-994c-4d0d-90fa-e3a2cda7aef9Mon, 10 May 2021 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#350 Atheist Objections to Free Will - Trent HornDoes neuroscience, or any science, pose a challenge to believing human beings have free will? Trent Horn joins us for a discussion of today&#8217;s fashionable denial of the fact of free will. Cy Kellett: Is free will unscientific? Trent Horn is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Our good friend and colleague, Trent Horn, is in town for a couple of days. So we decided, let&#8217;s get him in here and do a couple of Focus episodes with him. Or did we decide that? Maybe the …

Does neuroscience, or any science, pose a challenge to believing human beings have free will? Trent Horn joins us for a discussion of today&#8217;s fashionable denial of the fact of free will. Cy Kellett: Is free will unscientific? Trent Horn is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Our good friend and colleague, Trent Horn, is in town for a couple of days. So we decided, let&#8217;s get him in here and do a couple of Focus episodes with him. Or did we decide that? Maybe the …

#350 Atheist Objections to Free Will - Trent Hornc2a5dad7-4d95-495b-a498-736354797ce5Mon, 10 May 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsProfessor Green - How To Overcome Life’s Hardest Challenges & Find A PurposeWe all know Professor Green aka Stephen Manderson for his multiple chart topping songs throughout the years but there is so much behind each and every track inspired by his rocky upbringing, to say he has faced and overcome adversity to reach where he is would be a real understatement. He was born and raised in Hackney, growing up on one of the most notoriously troubled council estates at the time. He has won a number of personal battles ranging from health trauma and poverty to parental abandonment. Stephen's mother gave birth to him at 16 years old and left him and the home when he was just one year old. His father was absent for the vast majority of the time, leaving Stephen troubled and alienated. He was raised by his nan Pat. Stephen was stabbed in the neck in a near fatal attack with a broken glass bottle in a Shoreditch nightclub when he was 26. Convinced that he would die, he fled the club in shock and phoned both his mother and grandmother to say 'goodbye'. In 2008, Stephen tragically lost his father to suicide by hanging. He opened up on this is in his pivotal documentary 'Suicide and Me' released in 2015 for BBC III. They had had a difficult relationship prior and only occasional contact - he had not seen him face to face for six years before to having to identify his body, and his last words to his father had followed a bitter argument. In 2017, Stephen had a major health crisis and ended up with “a paralysed stomach”, totally unable to digest food. He managed to heal himself in large part through his own research and combinations of gut/balancing products. Since identifying a gap in the market for similar solutions through his own health battle, he has converted that newfound knowledge and research into co-founding liquid supplement company Aguulp, its product range receiving rave reviews so far. Stephen is incredibly level-headed and self aware despite treading such a rocky path. His constant battle with mental health both personally and within the family has created a mindset that is very unique and this conversation is one that I think everyone needs to hear. Stephen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/professorgreen Twitter - https://twitter.com/professorgreen  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know Professor Green aka Stephen Manderson for his multiple chart topping songs throughout the years but there is so much behind each and every track inspired by his rocky upbringing, to say he has faced and overcome adversity to reach where he is would be a real understatement. He was born and raised in Hackney, growing up on one of the most notoriously troubled council estates at the time. He has won a number of personal battles ranging from health trauma and poverty to parental abandonment. Stephen's mother gave birth to him at 16 years old and left him and the home when he was just one year old. His father was absent for the vast majority of the time, leaving Stephen troubled and alienated. He was raised by his nan Pat. Stephen was stabbed in the neck in a near fatal attack with a broken glass bottle in a Shoreditch nightclub when he was 26. Convinced that he would die, he fled the club in shock and phoned both his mother and grandmother to say 'goodbye'. In 2008, Stephen tragically lost his father to suicide by hanging. He opened up on this is in his pivotal documentary 'Suicide and Me' released in 2015 for BBC III. They had had a difficult relationship prior and only occasional contact - he had not seen him face to face for six years before to having to identify his body, and his last words to his father had followed a bitter argument. In 2017, Stephen had a major health crisis and ended up with “a paralysed stomach”, totally unable to digest food. He managed to heal himself in large part through his own research and combinations of gut/balancing products. Since identifying a gap in the market for similar solutions through his own health battle, he has converted that newfound knowledge and research into co-founding liquid supplement company Aguulp, its product range receiving rave reviews so far. Stephen is incredibly level-headed and self aware despite treading such a rocky path. His constant battle with mental health both personally and within the family has created a mindset that is very unique and this conversation is one that I think everyone needs to hear. Stephen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/professorgreen Twitter - https://twitter.com/professorgreen  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullProfessor Green - How To Overcome Life’s Hardest Challenges & Find A Purpose2f2809f0-281f-402a-9cfb-0e1d91cc644cMon, 10 May 2021 03:00:00 +00005795https://216.73.216.191/allTags#194 A: Part 2 of THE CROSS: Why did Jesus Die?COLOSSIANS 2:13-15 Recently, we celebrated Easter and since that time, parents have been sending in fantastic questions kids have had; many of them related to Easter. I am going to do my best to answer PART 2 of the more complex questions :Why Did Jesus Die?&nbsp; We use a story about two children who disobey the rules and play ball in the house. This ends with a window being broken and the understanding that someone must cover the cost of this mistake. The children realize they can not fix such an expensive mistake and must be forgiven and helped by their parents. Though the parents were not the ones that broke the window, &nbsp;out of love and their ability to have money, they are able to cover this cost.&nbsp; &nbsp;We use this example and connect the dots to the Bible that: 1. Our sin is very serious. 2. No human &amp; no amount of money can fix our sins. Jesus is the only one who can save us. He never sinned. 3. Jesus cleaned up the mess we made and absorbed the cost himself when he died on the cross. 4. We all sin and can ask Jesus to forgive us.&nbsp; Resources for parents: &nbsp;The Reason for God by Tim Keller. This is an adult book and covers many difficult questions which you can study and then teach your child on their level.&nbsp; &nbsp;5 Truths About the Death of Jesus &nbsp;This is an adult article from the Desiring God website. You will need to bring this down to a child's level but it is a good guide of what to begin covering with them.&nbsp; The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross Kids book that addresses sin and the cross.&nbsp; To connect with me, simply to go kbspodcast.com Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COLOSSIANS 2:13-15 Recently, we celebrated Easter and since that time, parents have been sending in fantastic questions kids have had; many of them related to Easter. I am going to do my best to answer PART 2 of the more complex questions :Why Did Jesus Die?&nbsp; We use a story about two children who disobey the rules and play ball in the house. This ends with a window being broken and the understanding that someone must cover the cost of this mistake. The children realize they can not fix such an expensive mistake and must be forgiven and helped by their parents. Though the parents were not the ones that broke the window, &nbsp;out of love and their ability to have money, they are able to cover this cost.&nbsp; &nbsp;We use this example and connect the dots to the Bible that: 1. Our sin is very serious. 2. No human &amp; no amount of money can fix our sins. Jesus is the only one who can save us. He never sinned. 3. Jesus cleaned up the mess we made and absorbed the cost himself when he died on the cross. 4. We all sin and can ask Jesus to forgive us.&nbsp; Resources for parents: &nbsp;The Reason for God by Tim Keller. This is an adult book and covers many difficult questions which you can study and then teach your child on their level.&nbsp; &nbsp;5 Truths About the Death of Jesus &nbsp;This is an adult article from the Desiring God website. You will need to bring this down to a child's level but it is a good guide of what to begin covering with them.&nbsp; The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross Kids book that addresses sin and the cross.&nbsp; To connect with me, simply to go kbspodcast.com Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#194 A: Part 2 of THE CROSS: Why did Jesus Die?e926da7d-7f45-4df5-971b-45c6ac7fe49cSat, 08 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000680https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Love Your Difficult Parents The Ten Commandments tell us to “honor thy mother and father”, but what does that really look like? Especially for adult children? Parents are not perfect, and sometimes they make mistakes that leave us and others wounded. So when God tells us to honor them, what does he mean by that? There’s a certain respect that all are owed simply by their personhood, and then there’s a respect that someone deserves because of their role or position. But what if our parents are dishonorable people? Does this commandment change once we’re adults out of their direct care? Today, Father Mike explains how we can love difficult parents.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Ten Commandments tell us to “honor thy mother and father”, but what does that really look like? Especially for adult children? Parents are not perfect, and sometimes they make mistakes that leave us and others wounded. So when God tells us to honor them, what does he mean by that? There’s a certain respect that all are owed simply by their personhood, and then there’s a respect that someone deserves because of their role or position. But what if our parents are dishonorable people? Does this commandment change once we’re adults out of their direct care? Today, Father Mike explains how we can love difficult parents.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Love Your Difficult Parentsef9fa69c-d609-4315-8ba2-d2d6619c9a57Thu, 06 May 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Love Your Difficult Parents The Ten Commandments tell us to “honor thy mother and father”, but what does that really look like? Especially for adult children? Parents are not perfect, and sometimes they make mistakes that leave us and others wounded. So when God tells us to honor them, what does he mean by that? There’s a certain respect that all are owed simply by their personhood, and then there’s a respect that someone deserves because of their role or position. But what if our parents are dishonorable people? Does this commandment change once we’re adults out of their direct care? Today, Father Mike explains how we can love difficult parents.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Ten Commandments tell us to “honor thy mother and father”, but what does that really look like? Especially for adult children? Parents are not perfect, and sometimes they make mistakes that leave us and others wounded. So when God tells us to honor them, what does he mean by that? There’s a certain respect that all are owed simply by their personhood, and then there’s a respect that someone deserves because of their role or position. But what if our parents are dishonorable people? Does this commandment change once we’re adults out of their direct care? Today, Father Mike explains how we can love difficult parents.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Love Your Difficult Parents78fae12b-5dda-461b-80ff-930c86433b2bThu, 06 May 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Corinthians 12 – Spiritual Gifts1 Corinthians 12

1 Corinthians 12

full1 Corinthians 12 – Spiritual Giftsaab52bdc-81be-402c-a113-1189ea0c082eThu, 06 May 2021 12:30:00 +0000706https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 4 - How I Discovered A More Grateful PerspectiveIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this episode I look back on a trip I took to India where I got to take a look at what life is like in the slums of Mumbai. This entire experience shifted my perspective completely and yet the most surprising thing about what I was seeing wasn’t the grim reality of poverty, but the unshakable fact that these people were happy. I walked away from those slums with an entirely new perspective on the privilege we have been given from birth, and this is where I introduce how I discovered a more grateful perspective Full episode - https://g2ul0.app.link/uPvHRJw80fb  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this episode I look back on a trip I took to India where I got to take a look at what life is like in the slums of Mumbai. This entire experience shifted my perspective completely and yet the most surprising thing about what I was seeing wasn’t the grim reality of poverty, but the unshakable fact that these people were happy. I walked away from those slums with an entirely new perspective on the privilege we have been given from birth, and this is where I introduce how I discovered a more grateful perspective Full episode - https://g2ul0.app.link/uPvHRJw80fb  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 4 - How I Discovered A More Grateful Perspectivea93e0055-7eb4-4298-8de0-6b9eba14f679Thu, 06 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000530https://216.73.216.191/allTags#349 Is God an Egomaniac Narcissist? - Karlo BroussardApologist Karlo Broussard responds to a common atheist critique of the God of the Bible, that he is a narcissist whose ego makes him hungry for the worship of his creatures. Does the Bible really give us such a creepy Lord? And even if he is not creepy, why does he insist on worship? THE ARTICLE: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/is-it-egotistical-for-god-to-demand-your-love Cy Kellett: Is God an egocentric, narcissist maniac? Karlo Broussard, next. Hello, and welcome to Focus The Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m C…

Apologist Karlo Broussard responds to a common atheist critique of the God of the Bible, that he is a narcissist whose ego makes him hungry for the worship of his creatures. Does the Bible really give us such a creepy Lord? And even if he is not creepy, why does he insist on worship? THE ARTICLE: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/is-it-egotistical-for-god-to-demand-your-love Cy Kellett: Is God an egocentric, narcissist maniac? Karlo Broussard, next. Hello, and welcome to Focus The Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m C…

#349 Is God an Egomaniac Narcissist? - Karlo Broussard829713b3-6bff-4f78-8d42-22b116a59f7cWed, 05 May 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFor God & Country: The Life Of A Catholic SoldierIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam meet with Marek Rudak, former Army Ranger, and current business professional to discuss how war changed his life and how growing in the Faith helped him reset his priorities and purpose. Join them as they discuss one soldier's journey to becoming a better man and using his experience to help others.  • How physical battle tactics can be applied to spiritual battles • How Faith can provide clear purpose in life • Marek's real-life battles, both in war and at home • How strategies he used and teaches daily can help you grow in holiness • And more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam meet with Marek Rudak, former Army Ranger, and current business professional to discuss how war changed his life and how growing in the Faith helped him reset his priorities and purpose. Join them as they discuss one soldier's journey to becoming a better man and using his experience to help others.  • How physical battle tactics can be applied to spiritual battles • How Faith can provide clear purpose in life • Marek's real-life battles, both in war and at home • How strategies he used and teaches daily can help you grow in holiness • And more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullFor God & Country: The Life Of A Catholic Soldierf71d11a1-65d3-49da-ac32-49ba38930ce2Tue, 04 May 2021 15:27:25 +00003910https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/02/21 Love Limits You Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Practice making the promise. We find ourselves always moving and never done. We have so many options that we experience decision paralysis and subsequent decision dissatisfaction. But we are made for a full life. A full life is only possible when we intentionally limit ourselves by making the decision to love this person or to root ourselves in this place. Ultimately, unless we truly decide to remain in Christ, we will never experience the life we have been made for. Mass Readings from May 2, 2021: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Practice making the promise. We find ourselves always moving and never done. We have so many options that we experience decision paralysis and subsequent decision dissatisfaction. But we are made for a full life. A full life is only possible when we intentionally limit ourselves by making the decision to love this person or to root ourselves in this place. Ultimately, unless we truly decide to remain in Christ, we will never experience the life we have been made for. Mass Readings from May 2, 2021: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

full05/02/21 Love Limits You9c845136-848f-4e77-977e-2b999cd8608bMon, 03 May 2021 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/02/21 Love Limits You Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Practice making the promise. We find ourselves always moving and never done. We have so many options that we experience decision paralysis and subsequent decision dissatisfaction. But we are made for a full life. A full life is only possible when we intentionally limit ourselves by making the decision to love this person or to root ourselves in this place. Ultimately, unless we truly decide to remain in Christ, we will never experience the life we have been made for. Mass Readings from May 2, 2021: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Practice making the promise. We find ourselves always moving and never done. We have so many options that we experience decision paralysis and subsequent decision dissatisfaction. But we are made for a full life. A full life is only possible when we intentionally limit ourselves by making the decision to love this person or to root ourselves in this place. Ultimately, unless we truly decide to remain in Christ, we will never experience the life we have been made for. Mass Readings from May 2, 2021: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

full05/02/21 Love Limits You82a83d16-b10b-4925-8544-d94a78a7242cMon, 03 May 2021 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/02/21 Love Limits You Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Practice making the promise. We find ourselves always moving and never done. We have so many options that we experience decision paralysis and subsequent decision dissatisfaction. But we are made for a full life. A full life is only possible when we intentionally limit ourselves by making the decision to love this person or to root ourselves in this place. Ultimately, unless we truly decide to remain in Christ, we will never experience the life we have been made for. Mass Readings from May 2, 2021: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Practice making the promise. We find ourselves always moving and never done. We have so many options that we experience decision paralysis and subsequent decision dissatisfaction. But we are made for a full life. A full life is only possible when we intentionally limit ourselves by making the decision to love this person or to root ourselves in this place. Ultimately, unless we truly decide to remain in Christ, we will never experience the life we have been made for. Mass Readings from May 2, 2021: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

full05/02/21 Love Limits You798ee402-3ec5-4047-8194-4c4955cc46efMon, 03 May 2021 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#348 Would Aliens Destroy Christianity? - Karin ObergA common pop-culture assertion is that if there are intelligent extraterrestrials then Christianity is ruined. The idea is that such a discovery would disprove the Bible. Is that true? We asked astro-chemist Karin Oberg to give us her view. Cy Kellett: Would discovering aliens disprove Christianity? Dr. Karin Oberg is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And when you go to the movies as a Christian person, do you ever feel like maybe in the movies or even in wh…

A common pop-culture assertion is that if there are intelligent extraterrestrials then Christianity is ruined. The idea is that such a discovery would disprove the Bible. Is that true? We asked astro-chemist Karin Oberg to give us her view. Cy Kellett: Would discovering aliens disprove Christianity? Dr. Karin Oberg is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And when you go to the movies as a Christian person, do you ever feel like maybe in the movies or even in wh…

#348 Would Aliens Destroy Christianity? - Karin Oberg6347294f-8fb6-4474-be5b-5663a042edfcMon, 03 May 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRussell Kane: How To Build Confidence & Stay YoungMy guest this week is Russell Kane, a Multi-award-winning comedian, presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter. Russell Kane is best known for the BBC Radio 4 podcast Evil Genius, which has become a flagship show and was the best performing original podcast on the BBC Sounds platform. Russell's other podcast, Boys Don't Cry, also features regularly on the iTunes podcast chart.  Kane is also the author of two books, “The Humorist” and the very well-received memoir about his father “Son of a Silverback: Growing Up in the Shadow of an Alpha Male”. Russell went on to make history as the first comedian to win both the Edinburgh Award and Melbourne Comedy Festival's Barry Award in one year. In this conversation you see the less funny side of Russell, it is however one of the most informative, fascinating and mind-boggling conversations I've ever had on this podcast. This guy has more knowledge than you could ever imagine and I think you’re really going to enjoy this chat.  Follow Russell: Twitter - https://twitter.com/russell_kane Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/russell_kane Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Russell Kane, a Multi-award-winning comedian, presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter. Russell Kane is best known for the BBC Radio 4 podcast Evil Genius, which has become a flagship show and was the best performing original podcast on the BBC Sounds platform. Russell's other podcast, Boys Don't Cry, also features regularly on the iTunes podcast chart.  Kane is also the author of two books, “The Humorist” and the very well-received memoir about his father “Son of a Silverback: Growing Up in the Shadow of an Alpha Male”. Russell went on to make history as the first comedian to win both the Edinburgh Award and Melbourne Comedy Festival's Barry Award in one year. In this conversation you see the less funny side of Russell, it is however one of the most informative, fascinating and mind-boggling conversations I've ever had on this podcast. This guy has more knowledge than you could ever imagine and I think you’re really going to enjoy this chat.  Follow Russell: Twitter - https://twitter.com/russell_kane Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/russell_kane Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRussell Kane: How To Build Confidence & Stay Younge90b2dd9-4a0b-4f7d-a9d1-ea7421c3d3beMon, 03 May 2021 03:30:00 +00006302https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpecial: Bishop Milan Lach and Eastern CatholicMost Rev. Milan Lach is the fifth and current bishop of the Eparchy of Parma in the Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Church. Born in Slovakia, he was ordained a priest in 2001 and received a doctorate from the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome in 2009. In 2018, he was named as eparch [bishop] of Parma by Pope Francis. In today's episode, we discuss: The different Eastern Catholic churches and their history Whether or not Eastern Catholics are "Orthodox in Union with Rome" or Roman Catholic If a Latin-rite Catholic can receive the sacraments at an Eastern Catholic church The differences between Eastern and Western Christianity in theology, liturgy, devotions, and sacred art Whether or not married priests are a good idea The likelihood of reunion between Catholics and Orthodox And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Rev. Milan Lach is the fifth and current bishop of the Eparchy of Parma in the Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Church. Born in Slovakia, he was ordained a priest in 2001 and received a doctorate from the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome in 2009. In 2018, he was named as eparch [bishop] of Parma by Pope Francis. In today's episode, we discuss: The different Eastern Catholic churches and their history Whether or not Eastern Catholics are "Orthodox in Union with Rome" or Roman Catholic If a Latin-rite Catholic can receive the sacraments at an Eastern Catholic church The differences between Eastern and Western Christianity in theology, liturgy, devotions, and sacred art Whether or not married priests are a good idea The likelihood of reunion between Catholics and Orthodox And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSpecial: Bishop Milan Lach and Eastern Catholic4329ba89-b5d5-45d5-a6d6-f03d39b4c078Sat, 01 May 2021 13:36:41 +00002488https://216.73.216.191/allTags# 193 A: Part 1 THE CROSS: What did Jesus save us from?Romans 3:23 -24 &amp; John 3:16 Recently, we celebrated Easter and since that time, Parents have been sending in fantastic questions kids have had, many of them related to Easter. Today, we are dong a special episode as I do my best to answer one of the more complex questions : What did Jesus Save us from. I understand there are a variety of ages and backgrounds who are listening so I have tried to keep it age appropriate for most families. &nbsp; We learn about: 1. Adam &amp; Eve sinning &amp; how that affects us.&nbsp; 2. We all need Jesus and His grace. Grace is a gift, not earned. 3. Sin separates us from God. We are made right with God by being made free from sin through Jesus Christ. ***** We will not discuss Hell in this episode. Hell is biblical and should be discussed in your family when it's appropriate. I did not address this here as I want to respect families and the personal discussions that need to occur in the home for this. ****** I am including the link Desiring God here as a resource on how to discuss hell with your children.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Romans 3:23 -24 &amp; John 3:16 Recently, we celebrated Easter and since that time, Parents have been sending in fantastic questions kids have had, many of them related to Easter. Today, we are dong a special episode as I do my best to answer one of the more complex questions : What did Jesus Save us from. I understand there are a variety of ages and backgrounds who are listening so I have tried to keep it age appropriate for most families. &nbsp; We learn about: 1. Adam &amp; Eve sinning &amp; how that affects us.&nbsp; 2. We all need Jesus and His grace. Grace is a gift, not earned. 3. Sin separates us from God. We are made right with God by being made free from sin through Jesus Christ. ***** We will not discuss Hell in this episode. Hell is biblical and should be discussed in your family when it's appropriate. I did not address this here as I want to respect families and the personal discussions that need to occur in the home for this. ****** I am including the link Desiring God here as a resource on how to discuss hell with your children.&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full# 193 A: Part 1 THE CROSS: What did Jesus save us from?1dfbefb2-cab2-46d1-ab7f-f1fde7f0f9faSat, 01 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000601https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Your S.O. Has a Different Vocation Than You “You are not an extra in someone else’s vocation story.” We all know breakups are tough, and most of the time they are occasions of intense sadness and hurt, but what happens when your significant other breaks up with you for the religious life? Do you feel angry that they didn’t realize their vocation sooner, guilty for wanting to be with them, or just sad that you’re not who they’re meant to be with? Reactions to this kind of heartbreak are unpredictable, but the important thing to remember is that you have a vocation of your own, and it’s not any less important than the person entering religious life. Today, Father Mike shares his story of leaving a relationship to enter the seminary.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

“You are not an extra in someone else’s vocation story.” We all know breakups are tough, and most of the time they are occasions of intense sadness and hurt, but what happens when your significant other breaks up with you for the religious life? Do you feel angry that they didn’t realize their vocation sooner, guilty for wanting to be with them, or just sad that you’re not who they’re meant to be with? Reactions to this kind of heartbreak are unpredictable, but the important thing to remember is that you have a vocation of your own, and it’s not any less important than the person entering religious life. Today, Father Mike shares his story of leaving a relationship to enter the seminary.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Your S.O. Has a Different Vocation Than Youaa4b46c0-25bf-46e4-b63a-6f114c31c87bThu, 29 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Your S.O. Has a Different Vocation Than You “You are not an extra in someone else’s vocation story.” We all know breakups are tough, and most of the time they are occasions of intense sadness and hurt, but what happens when your significant other breaks up with you for the religious life? Do you feel angry that they didn’t realize their vocation sooner, guilty for wanting to be with them, or just sad that you’re not who they’re meant to be with? Reactions to this kind of heartbreak are unpredictable, but the important thing to remember is that you have a vocation of your own, and it’s not any less important than the person entering religious life. Today, Father Mike shares his story of leaving a relationship to enter the seminary.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

“You are not an extra in someone else’s vocation story.” We all know breakups are tough, and most of the time they are occasions of intense sadness and hurt, but what happens when your significant other breaks up with you for the religious life? Do you feel angry that they didn’t realize their vocation sooner, guilty for wanting to be with them, or just sad that you’re not who they’re meant to be with? Reactions to this kind of heartbreak are unpredictable, but the important thing to remember is that you have a vocation of your own, and it’s not any less important than the person entering religious life. Today, Father Mike shares his story of leaving a relationship to enter the seminary.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Your S.O. Has a Different Vocation Than You373b9748-493f-4f39-aa69-406a0f264bb7Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Corinthians 11 – Worship and the Lord’s Supper1 Corinthians 11

1 Corinthians 11

full1 Corinthians 11 – Worship and the Lord’s Supper79417550-8269-46f8-8b61-60d38c75d359Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:30:00 +0000859https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 3 - John Vincent On How To Live A More Present LifeIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this episode John Vincent, Chief Executive and Co-Founder of the Leon Restaurants, explains why he believes that the current social-media-focused world we live in is slowly and subtly ‘boiling’ the younger generations like a frog in a pan. John goes on to offer his advice on how we can live more in the present moment using his experience meeting with African tribespeople as well as what he’s learned from physical-based meditation. Full episode - https://g2ul0.app.link/mPPnb0OFPfb John: https://twitter.com/johnv_leon?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-vincent-52b62bb2/?originalSubdomain=uk Watch us on Youtube - www.youtube.com/stevenbartlettyt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this episode John Vincent, Chief Executive and Co-Founder of the Leon Restaurants, explains why he believes that the current social-media-focused world we live in is slowly and subtly ‘boiling’ the younger generations like a frog in a pan. John goes on to offer his advice on how we can live more in the present moment using his experience meeting with African tribespeople as well as what he’s learned from physical-based meditation. Full episode - https://g2ul0.app.link/mPPnb0OFPfb John: https://twitter.com/johnv_leon?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-vincent-52b62bb2/?originalSubdomain=uk Watch us on Youtube - www.youtube.com/stevenbartlettyt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 3 - John Vincent On How To Live A More Present Lifebb003171-0125-4194-bfec-8b5992ecf4b2Thu, 29 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000664https://216.73.216.191/allTags#347 The Writers Who Knew the Apostles - David MeconiRenowned scholar of St. Augustine, Father David Meconi, SJ, joins us for a discussion of the Apostolic Fathers. Did these men really know the Apostles? And if they did, what do they tell us about the kind of Faith the Apostles preached and lived? The forgotten wisdom of the early church, Father David Meconi is next. Cy Kellett: Welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And I can remember the very first time that I heard about the Apostolic Fathers, people who knew the apostles, and then wrote d…

Renowned scholar of St. Augustine, Father David Meconi, SJ, joins us for a discussion of the Apostolic Fathers. Did these men really know the Apostles? And if they did, what do they tell us about the kind of Faith the Apostles preached and lived? The forgotten wisdom of the early church, Father David Meconi is next. Cy Kellett: Welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And I can remember the very first time that I heard about the Apostolic Fathers, people who knew the apostles, and then wrote d…

#347 The Writers Who Knew the Apostles - David Meconid20a4fac-d344-4831-a549-89ba97356825Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy A Man Needs (And Deserves) His RestIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss how man is made for both work and leisure but our society misses the mark. Join them as they discuss the importance of rest and how every man must prioritize it. How man was made for leisure Why society's view of work and rest is backward. Ways to enjoy your leisure and get the most out of downtime. How fathers must prioritize rest for themselves to better serve their family. And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss how man is made for both work and leisure but our society misses the mark. Join them as they discuss the importance of rest and how every man must prioritize it. How man was made for leisure Why society's view of work and rest is backward. Ways to enjoy your leisure and get the most out of downtime. How fathers must prioritize rest for themselves to better serve their family. And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy A Man Needs (And Deserves) His Rest50176c2d-1151-42e4-ab3a-fbf49c042cedTue, 27 Apr 2021 14:27:00 +00002638https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/25/21 Inclusive Love/Exclusive Claim Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Inclusive means neither passive nor permissive. To be included is an incredible gift. To be inclusive is powerful. It means more than being “welcome”, it means being radically open and desperately fighting to bring people in. The Church is as inclusive as God’s love. And yet, Jesus is also exclusive in His claim. Jesus has made an exclusive claim about Himself. And if this is true, Jesus has an exclusive claim on us. Mass Readings from April 25, 2021: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Inclusive means neither passive nor permissive. To be included is an incredible gift. To be inclusive is powerful. It means more than being “welcome”, it means being radically open and desperately fighting to bring people in. The Church is as inclusive as God’s love. And yet, Jesus is also exclusive in His claim. Jesus has made an exclusive claim about Himself. And if this is true, Jesus has an exclusive claim on us. Mass Readings from April 25, 2021: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

full04/25/21 Inclusive Love/Exclusive Claimf56c4aac-2247-46ee-8dc7-d91a85491623Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/25/21 Inclusive Love/Exclusive Claim Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Inclusive means neither passive nor permissive. To be included is an incredible gift. To be inclusive is powerful. It means more than being “welcome”, it means being radically open and desperately fighting to bring people in. The Church is as inclusive as God’s love. And yet, Jesus is also exclusive in His claim. Jesus has made an exclusive claim about Himself. And if this is true, Jesus has an exclusive claim on us. Mass Readings from April 25, 2021: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Inclusive means neither passive nor permissive. To be included is an incredible gift. To be inclusive is powerful. It means more than being “welcome”, it means being radically open and desperately fighting to bring people in. The Church is as inclusive as God’s love. And yet, Jesus is also exclusive in His claim. Jesus has made an exclusive claim about Himself. And if this is true, Jesus has an exclusive claim on us. Mass Readings from April 25, 2021: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

full04/25/21 Inclusive Love/Exclusive Claim2a74da2e-284a-4c2b-8b99-b3d331d60e72Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/25/21 Inclusive Love/Exclusive Claim Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Inclusive means neither passive nor permissive. To be included is an incredible gift. To be inclusive is powerful. It means more than being “welcome”, it means being radically open and desperately fighting to bring people in. The Church is as inclusive as God’s love. And yet, Jesus is also exclusive in His claim. Jesus has made an exclusive claim about Himself. And if this is true, Jesus has an exclusive claim on us. Mass Readings from April 25, 2021: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Inclusive means neither passive nor permissive. To be included is an incredible gift. To be inclusive is powerful. It means more than being “welcome”, it means being radically open and desperately fighting to bring people in. The Church is as inclusive as God’s love. And yet, Jesus is also exclusive in His claim. Jesus has made an exclusive claim about Himself. And if this is true, Jesus has an exclusive claim on us. Mass Readings from April 25, 2021: Acts 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 291 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18

full04/25/21 Inclusive Love/Exclusive Claime44d932e-d99e-4416-b4a2-0e6b1992d0d5Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#346 Did Jesus Allow Some Divorce? - Karlo BroussardIn Matthew&#8217;s Gospel, Jesus seems to soften his usual crystal-clear teaching against divorce. But what is he saying? Is he saying that adultery is an exception that allows for divorce? Karlo Broussard tackles this tough question. Cy Kellett: Does adultery cancel marriage? Karlo Broussard next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. In practice, we Catholics and Protestants probably don&#8217;t live very differently when it comes to marriage. I don&#8217;t know what the statist…

In Matthew&#8217;s Gospel, Jesus seems to soften his usual crystal-clear teaching against divorce. But what is he saying? Is he saying that adultery is an exception that allows for divorce? Karlo Broussard tackles this tough question. Cy Kellett: Does adultery cancel marriage? Karlo Broussard next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. In practice, we Catholics and Protestants probably don&#8217;t live very differently when it comes to marriage. I don&#8217;t know what the statist…

#346 Did Jesus Allow Some Divorce? - Karlo Broussard030155fe-5fae-44f9-8174-512f0068e35dMon, 26 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJim Chapman: Overcoming Failure Anxiety, Finding Love & Life-Changing TherapyOn this weeks podcast, we have Jim Chapman. You may know him from Youtube, Instagram and dare I say it... the ex husband of another high profile Youtube star. You will hear Jim speaking about his own truth, separate from the media headlines. This is Jim Chapman like you have never heard him - he actually shocked me with his honesty in this raw and unfiltered podcast.  Jim Chapman is a British Celebrity, YouTuber, presenter, model, writer and soon to be father with over 6 million loyal followers across all social media platforms. Jim along with his peers helped shape social media into what it is today. In this podcast, Jim speaks openly about topics he has not yet discussed. This is a VERY intimate podcast, which will make you smile, laugh and even shock you. Jim talks about his personal experiences, trauma from his childhood, which most of us could never imagine and how this will shape him as a first-time father. We also talk about the curse of over thinking, love, break-ups, his new projects and... those rumours! Follow Jim: YouTube - www.youtube.com/jimchapman Instagram - https://instagram.com/JimChapman Twitter - https://twitter.com/jimchapman Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this weeks podcast, we have Jim Chapman. You may know him from Youtube, Instagram and dare I say it... the ex husband of another high profile Youtube star. You will hear Jim speaking about his own truth, separate from the media headlines. This is Jim Chapman like you have never heard him - he actually shocked me with his honesty in this raw and unfiltered podcast.  Jim Chapman is a British Celebrity, YouTuber, presenter, model, writer and soon to be father with over 6 million loyal followers across all social media platforms. Jim along with his peers helped shape social media into what it is today. In this podcast, Jim speaks openly about topics he has not yet discussed. This is a VERY intimate podcast, which will make you smile, laugh and even shock you. Jim talks about his personal experiences, trauma from his childhood, which most of us could never imagine and how this will shape him as a first-time father. We also talk about the curse of over thinking, love, break-ups, his new projects and... those rumours! Follow Jim: YouTube - www.youtube.com/jimchapman Instagram - https://instagram.com/JimChapman Twitter - https://twitter.com/jimchapman Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJim Chapman: Overcoming Failure Anxiety, Finding Love & Life-Changing Therapy64783866-f280-486a-874b-1440ad67258bMon, 26 Apr 2021 03:30:00 +00005535https://216.73.216.191/allTags#192 A: Hidden TreasureMatthew 13: 1-3, 36, 44 Today we get to hear the parable of the man who finds treasure in the field. In his JOY he goes and sells all he has to buy that field. &nbsp;Our apply section will connect the dots that Jesus is saying : when we see that being w/ him is like finding treasure hidden in a field, we rightly see that no toy or superhero compares to our savior Jesus. Thanks for listening! To connect with me or inquire about advertising opportunities, simply go to kbspodcast.com Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 13: 1-3, 36, 44 Today we get to hear the parable of the man who finds treasure in the field. In his JOY he goes and sells all he has to buy that field. &nbsp;Our apply section will connect the dots that Jesus is saying : when we see that being w/ him is like finding treasure hidden in a field, we rightly see that no toy or superhero compares to our savior Jesus. Thanks for listening! To connect with me or inquire about advertising opportunities, simply go to kbspodcast.com Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#192 A: Hidden Treasure86426c7e-ad28-40a9-b18c-73cf9c5878bcSat, 24 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000556https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Question Your Faith Well The Catholic Church loves questions, but are we asking them for the right reasons? One of our Doctors of the Church, St. Thomas Aquinas, is known for asking the hardest questions we have for our faith. His summa is a book full of them, and some of the greatest saints are the ones that asked the hardest questions. Having questions is not an obstacle, but your intentions can make or break your faith. Today, Father Mike explains how we can question our faith well.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Catholic Church loves questions, but are we asking them for the right reasons? One of our Doctors of the Church, St. Thomas Aquinas, is known for asking the hardest questions we have for our faith. His summa is a book full of them, and some of the greatest saints are the ones that asked the hardest questions. Having questions is not an obstacle, but your intentions can make or break your faith. Today, Father Mike explains how we can question our faith well.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Question Your Faith Well839ea3fc-1f7e-45c1-8d11-477b8d6e7f35Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Question Your Faith Well The Catholic Church loves questions, but are we asking them for the right reasons? One of our Doctors of the Church, St. Thomas Aquinas, is known for asking the hardest questions we have for our faith. His summa is a book full of them, and some of the greatest saints are the ones that asked the hardest questions. Having questions is not an obstacle, but your intentions can make or break your faith. Today, Father Mike explains how we can question our faith well.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Catholic Church loves questions, but are we asking them for the right reasons? One of our Doctors of the Church, St. Thomas Aquinas, is known for asking the hardest questions we have for our faith. His summa is a book full of them, and some of the greatest saints are the ones that asked the hardest questions. Having questions is not an obstacle, but your intentions can make or break your faith. Today, Father Mike explains how we can question our faith well.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Question Your Faith Well0eb3bd06-91ed-480f-bc3f-6489658ea852Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Corinthians 10 – Warnings From Israel’s History1 Corinthians 10

1 Corinthians 10

full1 Corinthians 10 – Warnings From Israel’s Historyf1328b9b-8391-4b1a-8682-3de39258880aThu, 22 Apr 2021 12:30:00 +0000698https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 2 - Nir Eyal On How To Stop ProcrastinatingIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this episode Nir Eyal, International Best-Selling Author, lecturer and inventor explains the psychological reasoning behind our procrastination. As entrepreneurs we all have a clear vision for what we want and who we want to be. But no matter how strong this vision is, procrastination and distraction somehow find a way to stand between us and getting stuff done. Nir breaks down the science behind distraction and offers advice in how we can become ‘Indistractable’. Full Episode - https://g2ul0.app.link/cvqxeLjPEfb Nir: https://www.instagram.com/neyal99/ https://twitter.com/nireyal Watch us on YouTube - www.youtube.com/StevenBartlettYT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this episode Nir Eyal, International Best-Selling Author, lecturer and inventor explains the psychological reasoning behind our procrastination. As entrepreneurs we all have a clear vision for what we want and who we want to be. But no matter how strong this vision is, procrastination and distraction somehow find a way to stand between us and getting stuff done. Nir breaks down the science behind distraction and offers advice in how we can become ‘Indistractable’. Full Episode - https://g2ul0.app.link/cvqxeLjPEfb Nir: https://www.instagram.com/neyal99/ https://twitter.com/nireyal Watch us on YouTube - www.youtube.com/StevenBartlettYT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 2 - Nir Eyal On How To Stop Procrastinating4bdfc831-4404-44e6-ac5e-e9017f1342a7Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000595https://216.73.216.191/allTags#345 Does Conscience Trump Doctrine? - Joe HeschmeyerWhat if my conscience says one thing and the Church says another? The Catholic Church clearly teaches that I must follow my conscience at all times while also teaching that the Church has authority over me. Joe Heschmeyer offers some help for those who are confused about conscience. Does conscience trump doctrine? Joe Heschmeyer is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host and a listener, Jason K, sent us a suggestion for an episode and we thought it was a perfect epis…

What if my conscience says one thing and the Church says another? The Catholic Church clearly teaches that I must follow my conscience at all times while also teaching that the Church has authority over me. Joe Heschmeyer offers some help for those who are confused about conscience. Does conscience trump doctrine? Joe Heschmeyer is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host and a listener, Jason K, sent us a suggestion for an episode and we thought it was a perfect epis…

#345 Does Conscience Trump Doctrine? - Joe Heschmeyerdd08371a-71f3-4248-8454-0285d5c6f36cWed, 21 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3 Ways A Man Must Be A ProtectorIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss masculinity and our nature and call to protect. Learn how physically protecting your family and the weak and vulnerable is not enough. How man is built to protect. Why physical protection is only the beginning. Why our society is dependent on men protecting. How you can work on different forms of protection. And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss masculinity and our nature and call to protect. Learn how physically protecting your family and the weak and vulnerable is not enough. How man is built to protect. Why physical protection is only the beginning. Why our society is dependent on men protecting. How you can work on different forms of protection. And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full3 Ways A Man Must Be A Protectora717d765-4237-484e-ac41-cef15e8da159Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:35:00 +00003826https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/18/21 To Be A Witness Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. It is possible to see the miracle and to not be a witness. It is possible to encounter God and go back to the same life. It is possible to live as if the miracle had never happened. It is possible to say "I believe" and not be a witness. But it is also possible to not see a miracle and still bear witness to Christ by how we live, what we choose, and what we love. Mass Readings from April 18, 2021: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-91 John 2:1-5 Luke 24:35-48

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. It is possible to see the miracle and to not be a witness. It is possible to encounter God and go back to the same life. It is possible to live as if the miracle had never happened. It is possible to say "I believe" and not be a witness. But it is also possible to not see a miracle and still bear witness to Christ by how we live, what we choose, and what we love. Mass Readings from April 18, 2021: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-91 John 2:1-5 Luke 24:35-48

full04/18/21 To Be A Witnesse68a6d66-b808-4e9e-8937-36345b692be5Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/18/21 To Be A Witness Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. It is possible to see the miracle and to not be a witness. It is possible to encounter God and go back to the same life. It is possible to live as if the miracle had never happened. It is possible to say "I believe" and not be a witness. But it is also possible to not see a miracle and still bear witness to Christ by how we live, what we choose, and what we love. Mass Readings from April 18, 2021: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-91 John 2:1-5 Luke 24:35-48

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. It is possible to see the miracle and to not be a witness. It is possible to encounter God and go back to the same life. It is possible to live as if the miracle had never happened. It is possible to say "I believe" and not be a witness. But it is also possible to not see a miracle and still bear witness to Christ by how we live, what we choose, and what we love. Mass Readings from April 18, 2021: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-91 John 2:1-5 Luke 24:35-48

full04/18/21 To Be A Witness1c96c1ce-1f8e-4519-927f-5ed1a7801032Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/18/21 To Be A Witness Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. It is possible to see the miracle and to not be a witness. It is possible to encounter God and go back to the same life. It is possible to live as if the miracle had never happened. It is possible to say "I believe" and not be a witness. But it is also possible to not see a miracle and still bear witness to Christ by how we live, what we choose, and what we love. Mass Readings from April 18, 2021: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-91 John 2:1-5 Luke 24:35-48

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. It is possible to see the miracle and to not be a witness. It is possible to encounter God and go back to the same life. It is possible to live as if the miracle had never happened. It is possible to say "I believe" and not be a witness. But it is also possible to not see a miracle and still bear witness to Christ by how we live, what we choose, and what we love. Mass Readings from April 18, 2021: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-91 John 2:1-5 Luke 24:35-48

full04/18/21 To Be A Witnessb0ca77f1-437a-40bd-80c1-07095b61d023Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#344 Why Have Priests if We&#8217;re All Priests? - Karlo BroussardKarlo Broussard, author of Meeting the Protestant Challenge, takes on a common challenge to the Catholic priesthood. If Peter says all Christians are priests &#8212; and he does &#8212; then what need have we of a Catholic priest? Why have priests if all Christians are priests? Karlo Broussard is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. A common challenge that&#8217;s made to Catholics from our Protestant brothers and sisters, we don&#8217;t need the priesthood. Pete…

Karlo Broussard, author of Meeting the Protestant Challenge, takes on a common challenge to the Catholic priesthood. If Peter says all Christians are priests &#8212; and he does &#8212; then what need have we of a Catholic priest? Why have priests if all Christians are priests? Karlo Broussard is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. A common challenge that&#8217;s made to Catholics from our Protestant brothers and sisters, we don&#8217;t need the priesthood. Pete…

#344 Why Have Priests if We&#8217;re All Priests? - Karlo Broussard5c266196-213c-4d20-af9f-c9c7d68d2c15Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsElizabeth Day Opens Up About Heartbreak, Miscarriage & FailureThis week I am joined by Elizabeth Day – an English novelist, journalist and broadcaster. She was a feature writer for The Observer for the best part of a decade and currently writes for You magazine. Elizabeth has written an incredible six books and is a fellow podcaster with her critically acclaimed podcast ‘How to Fail with Elizabeth Day’ where she interviews guests who discuss what their failures taught them. The Podcast has been celebrated by celebrities, literary luminaries and is listened to by millions of people worldwide. It is with no surprise the podcast has gone on to win Day the Rising Star Award at the 2019 British Podcast Awards. Being vulnerable is something we all find incredibly hard to do but in this episode Elizabeth was willing to be vulnerable open and honest about her truth, trauma and some of her most testing times. Follow Elizabeth: Twitter - https://twitter.com/elizabday Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elizabday https://www.elizabethdayonline.co.uk Support after miscarriage - https://www.tommys.org/baby-loss-support/miscarriage-information-and-support/support-after-miscarriage Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am joined by Elizabeth Day – an English novelist, journalist and broadcaster. She was a feature writer for The Observer for the best part of a decade and currently writes for You magazine. Elizabeth has written an incredible six books and is a fellow podcaster with her critically acclaimed podcast ‘How to Fail with Elizabeth Day’ where she interviews guests who discuss what their failures taught them. The Podcast has been celebrated by celebrities, literary luminaries and is listened to by millions of people worldwide. It is with no surprise the podcast has gone on to win Day the Rising Star Award at the 2019 British Podcast Awards. Being vulnerable is something we all find incredibly hard to do but in this episode Elizabeth was willing to be vulnerable open and honest about her truth, trauma and some of her most testing times. Follow Elizabeth: Twitter - https://twitter.com/elizabday Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elizabday https://www.elizabethdayonline.co.uk Support after miscarriage - https://www.tommys.org/baby-loss-support/miscarriage-information-and-support/support-after-miscarriage Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullElizabeth Day Opens Up About Heartbreak, Miscarriage & Failure3836dca0-6989-4095-944a-22098507cb16Mon, 19 Apr 2021 03:30:00 +00005557https://216.73.216.191/allTags# 191 A: God Never SleepsIsaiah 40:9, 11-14, 21-22, 25-31 &nbsp;We can grow tired and weary...tired from sharing with little brother over and over again, sad and worn out hearing some bad news, or physically exhausted from the day. Today's story describes characteristics of our heavenly Father teaching us that there is no one like Him. We grow tired but our God NEVER does! We will apply how this brings us comfort &amp; how we can trust Him. To connect with me, simply click kbspodcast.com Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isaiah 40:9, 11-14, 21-22, 25-31 &nbsp;We can grow tired and weary...tired from sharing with little brother over and over again, sad and worn out hearing some bad news, or physically exhausted from the day. Today's story describes characteristics of our heavenly Father teaching us that there is no one like Him. We grow tired but our God NEVER does! We will apply how this brings us comfort &amp; how we can trust Him. To connect with me, simply click kbspodcast.com Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full# 191 A: God Never Sleeps04642a93-e5a7-4302-861b-1688b6eeb0e5Sat, 17 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000655https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Key to a Happy Death The key to a happy death is not a long and fulfilled life—it’s a life of gratitude for the time given. Here’s why: We often forget that this life isn’t owed to us. Every breath we take is a gift from God, who is holding us in existence at this very moment. Once we start to think that this life is owed to us, that in some way we deserve it, we will become ungrateful for the time that is given, even if we’ve lived a long and happy life. Today, Father Mike explains how to fill your life with gratitude, and how that will prepare you for a happy death.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The key to a happy death is not a long and fulfilled life—it’s a life of gratitude for the time given. Here’s why: We often forget that this life isn’t owed to us. Every breath we take is a gift from God, who is holding us in existence at this very moment. Once we start to think that this life is owed to us, that in some way we deserve it, we will become ungrateful for the time that is given, even if we’ve lived a long and happy life. Today, Father Mike explains how to fill your life with gratitude, and how that will prepare you for a happy death.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Key to a Happy Deathbc0c708f-ce7f-4560-ba97-b9b3f2acafc4Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Key to a Happy Death The key to a happy death is not a long and fulfilled life—it’s a life of gratitude for the time given. Here’s why: We often forget that this life isn’t owed to us. Every breath we take is a gift from God, who is holding us in existence at this very moment. Once we start to think that this life is owed to us, that in some way we deserve it, we will become ungrateful for the time that is given, even if we’ve lived a long and happy life. Today, Father Mike explains how to fill your life with gratitude, and how that will prepare you for a happy death.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The key to a happy death is not a long and fulfilled life—it’s a life of gratitude for the time given. Here’s why: We often forget that this life isn’t owed to us. Every breath we take is a gift from God, who is holding us in existence at this very moment. Once we start to think that this life is owed to us, that in some way we deserve it, we will become ungrateful for the time that is given, even if we’ve lived a long and happy life. Today, Father Mike explains how to fill your life with gratitude, and how that will prepare you for a happy death.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Key to a Happy Death36d4267b-07e9-417c-abb1-4d0e7aea6745Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Corinthians 9 – Rights, Freedom, Self-Discipline1 Corinthians 9

1 Corinthians 9

full1 Corinthians 9 – Rights, Freedom, Self-Disciplined17edd6e-cefa-4f14-a4f2-988d01d595c9Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:30:00 +0000934https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMoment 1 - Johann Hari On Why We're Becoming Less Happy And More LonelyIn these ‘Moment’ episodes I will be selecting my favourite sections from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this episode Journalist and Author Johann Hari, most well known for writing the New York Times bestselling book ‘Lost Connections’, explains why as humans we are becoming less happy and more lonely. As a species, we are becoming more and more disconnected, and Johann mainly puts this down to the fact that we are being driven by ‘junk’ values. Like junk food, our ‘junk’ values seem to be attractive to us, but really only go on to harm both us and our happiness. Johann explains that only once we begin to understand our intrinsic and extrinsic motivations will we finally be free to live a more connected and happier life. Full episode - https://g2ul0.app.link/or4oJ5MOrfb Johann: https://www.instagram.com/johann.hari/ https://twitter.com/johannhari101 Watch us on Youtube - youtube.com/c/StevenBartlettYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these ‘Moment’ episodes I will be selecting my favourite sections from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. In this episode Journalist and Author Johann Hari, most well known for writing the New York Times bestselling book ‘Lost Connections’, explains why as humans we are becoming less happy and more lonely. As a species, we are becoming more and more disconnected, and Johann mainly puts this down to the fact that we are being driven by ‘junk’ values. Like junk food, our ‘junk’ values seem to be attractive to us, but really only go on to harm both us and our happiness. Johann explains that only once we begin to understand our intrinsic and extrinsic motivations will we finally be free to live a more connected and happier life. Full episode - https://g2ul0.app.link/or4oJ5MOrfb Johann: https://www.instagram.com/johann.hari/ https://twitter.com/johannhari101 Watch us on Youtube - youtube.com/c/StevenBartlettYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullMoment 1 - Johann Hari On Why We're Becoming Less Happy And More Lonely97c7cb6a-c2dc-4ed5-b6d1-a717c910a49dThu, 15 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000460https://216.73.216.191/allTags#343 Is Tradition Reliable? - Joe HeschmeyerIt seems like Scripture is so solid, and Tradition is so ephemeral. Why should we trust that God has revealed himself to us in Sacred Tradition? And which traditions, exactly are revealed truths? Catholic Answers&#8217; newest apologist, Joe Heschmeyer, explains. Is Catholic tradition really trustworthy? Joe Heschmeyer is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. One of the things we Catholics have to defend is this idea that we&#8217;re taught almost from the beginn…

It seems like Scripture is so solid, and Tradition is so ephemeral. Why should we trust that God has revealed himself to us in Sacred Tradition? And which traditions, exactly are revealed truths? Catholic Answers&#8217; newest apologist, Joe Heschmeyer, explains. Is Catholic tradition really trustworthy? Joe Heschmeyer is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. One of the things we Catholics have to defend is this idea that we&#8217;re taught almost from the beginn…

#343 Is Tradition Reliable? - Joe Heschmeyer8e8956ce-ecfc-468b-a404-9d922b501819Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Suffer Like A ManIn this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss how the Church understands suffering which is in direct opposition to how the world understands suffering. They then go into how all Gentlemen can become better men in suffering. How suffering is NOT the greatest evil. What our Lord teaches us about suffering. Should we embrace all suffering? How can a man suffer well? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss how the Church understands suffering which is in direct opposition to how the world understands suffering. They then go into how all Gentlemen can become better men in suffering. How suffering is NOT the greatest evil. What our Lord teaches us about suffering. Should we embrace all suffering? How can a man suffer well? And much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow To Suffer Like A Man13798f02-3249-4adb-8898-4e46b04d7149Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +00003398https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/11/21 Scar Stories Homily from the Sunday of Divine Mercy. Every scar has a story. Virtually everyone has scars. And every scar has a story. Scars are reminders of our past...they are reminders that won’t go away. And Jesus has kept His wounds in order to help us to never forget His story. Mass Readings from April 11, 2021: Acts 4:32-35 1 John 5:1-6Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:19-31

Homily from the Sunday of Divine Mercy. Every scar has a story. Virtually everyone has scars. And every scar has a story. Scars are reminders of our past...they are reminders that won’t go away. And Jesus has kept His wounds in order to help us to never forget His story. Mass Readings from April 11, 2021: Acts 4:32-35 1 John 5:1-6Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:19-31

full04/11/21 Scar Storiesbcc12e97-3282-47c4-b3de-f37ea92d63bcMon, 12 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/11/21 Scar Stories Homily from the Sunday of Divine Mercy. Every scar has a story. Virtually everyone has scars. And every scar has a story. Scars are reminders of our past...they are reminders that won’t go away. And Jesus has kept His wounds in order to help us to never forget His story. Mass Readings from April 11, 2021: Acts 4:32-35 1 John 5:1-6Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:19-31

Homily from the Sunday of Divine Mercy. Every scar has a story. Virtually everyone has scars. And every scar has a story. Scars are reminders of our past...they are reminders that won’t go away. And Jesus has kept His wounds in order to help us to never forget His story. Mass Readings from April 11, 2021: Acts 4:32-35 1 John 5:1-6Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:19-31

full04/11/21 Scar Stories89270fde-5b97-4a12-bf4b-12f3acc45edaMon, 12 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/11/21 Scar Stories Homily from the Sunday of Divine Mercy. Every scar has a story. Virtually everyone has scars. And every scar has a story. Scars are reminders of our past...they are reminders that won’t go away. And Jesus has kept His wounds in order to help us to never forget His story. Mass Readings from April 11, 2021: Acts 4:32-35 1 John 5:1-6Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:19-31

Homily from the Sunday of Divine Mercy. Every scar has a story. Virtually everyone has scars. And every scar has a story. Scars are reminders of our past...they are reminders that won’t go away. And Jesus has kept His wounds in order to help us to never forget His story. Mass Readings from April 11, 2021: Acts 4:32-35 1 John 5:1-6Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:19-31

full04/11/21 Scar Storiesff253053-c2f2-4aee-a605-be948edcb1b7Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#342 Is Tithing Just a Tax? - Ed CondonCanon lawyer and journalist Ed Condon from pillarcatholic.com joins us to answer some hard questions about tithing. Is tithing required of every Christian? If so, is it just a tax? And if not, then what is required? Is tithing just a Catholic tax? Ed Condon is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host and a very happy Easter to you. Not many people attending parish services, at least in a relative sense this Easter and as a matter of fact, throughout the last year. This…

Canon lawyer and journalist Ed Condon from pillarcatholic.com joins us to answer some hard questions about tithing. Is tithing required of every Christian? If so, is it just a tax? And if not, then what is required? Is tithing just a Catholic tax? Ed Condon is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host and a very happy Easter to you. Not many people attending parish services, at least in a relative sense this Easter and as a matter of fact, throughout the last year. This…

#342 Is Tithing Just a Tax? - Ed Condoncb2d30bb-28d5-4778-a15d-c1108d1e243fMon, 12 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRio Ferdinand Reveals The Training Ground & Dressing Room Secrets That Made United Unbeatable.This week’s podcast guest, is not like any I’ve had on before... I am proud to introduce to you my friend, and football legend Rio Ferdinand. As a former Football player, he is one of the most decorated English footballers of all time and regarded by many loyal fans – one of England’s greatest players. I grew up as a United Fan, watching him, idolising him and now he is my mate. Growing up on an Estate in Peckham, Rio’s parents encouraged his curiosity. Many of you, may not know, Rio danced ballet to a high standard before choosing to pursue a career in football... and well, you might think you know how the story goes. You don’t. In this open, intimate and honest conversation Rio talks about his achievements, failures, successes and how his life experiences have made him the father he is today. Rio has broken many football records during his premiership – He joined Manchester United in July 2002 for record breaking fee of £30 million. He has featured in the PFA Team of the Year four times in 5 years. More club magic spread, as the club followed with another Premier league Win in 2006-07 all under Sir Alex Fergusons lead. During Rio’s time at United, Rio respectfully won 6 Premier League Titles and 14 Trophies. Rio announced his retirements from professional football on 30 May 2015. After retirement Rio has joined BT Sport as a Pundit. The BBC one documentary - Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum and Dad. The documentary won the Robert Flaherty Award for Single Documentary at the 2018 BAFTA Awards. Rio is a special guy, not least for what he’s achieved but for who he is. Today, you’re going to find out who he actually is. The philosophy to life that he swears by, and the culture required for you to win in an ambitious career - but also the culture required to win in your personal life. Follow Rio: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rioferdy5 YouTube - www.youtube.com/@5magazine Twitter - https://twitter.com/rioferdy5 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s podcast guest, is not like any I’ve had on before... I am proud to introduce to you my friend, and football legend Rio Ferdinand. As a former Football player, he is one of the most decorated English footballers of all time and regarded by many loyal fans – one of England’s greatest players. I grew up as a United Fan, watching him, idolising him and now he is my mate. Growing up on an Estate in Peckham, Rio’s parents encouraged his curiosity. Many of you, may not know, Rio danced ballet to a high standard before choosing to pursue a career in football... and well, you might think you know how the story goes. You don’t. In this open, intimate and honest conversation Rio talks about his achievements, failures, successes and how his life experiences have made him the father he is today. Rio has broken many football records during his premiership – He joined Manchester United in July 2002 for record breaking fee of £30 million. He has featured in the PFA Team of the Year four times in 5 years. More club magic spread, as the club followed with another Premier league Win in 2006-07 all under Sir Alex Fergusons lead. During Rio’s time at United, Rio respectfully won 6 Premier League Titles and 14 Trophies. Rio announced his retirements from professional football on 30 May 2015. After retirement Rio has joined BT Sport as a Pundit. The BBC one documentary - Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum and Dad. The documentary won the Robert Flaherty Award for Single Documentary at the 2018 BAFTA Awards. Rio is a special guy, not least for what he’s achieved but for who he is. Today, you’re going to find out who he actually is. The philosophy to life that he swears by, and the culture required for you to win in an ambitious career - but also the culture required to win in your personal life. Follow Rio: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rioferdy5 YouTube - www.youtube.com/@5magazine Twitter - https://twitter.com/rioferdy5 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullRio Ferdinand Reveals The Training Ground & Dressing Room Secrets That Made United Unbeatable.274b1e29-4da2-48c6-9b56-af57db14dbe6Mon, 12 Apr 2021 03:30:00 +00005512https://216.73.216.191/allTags#190 A: Don't Believe Everything you FeelPhilippians 4:4-8 In today's story, we hear a letter from our friend Paul. He reminds us that when we feel nervous or anxious,&nbsp; we should notice what we are thinking about. Sometimes our minds can run wild with crazy thoughts that just aren't true or good. Our feelings can lead us astray at times. We will do something special today, and hear a short story about a girl named Kayleigh. Kayleigh is nervous about having to speak in front of her class BUT she remembers the Bible story her mom just read from Paul. Tune in to hear the story in action. Thanks for listening! To connect or support this podcast, please click the link: &nbsp;kbspodcast.com Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philippians 4:4-8 In today's story, we hear a letter from our friend Paul. He reminds us that when we feel nervous or anxious,&nbsp; we should notice what we are thinking about. Sometimes our minds can run wild with crazy thoughts that just aren't true or good. Our feelings can lead us astray at times. We will do something special today, and hear a short story about a girl named Kayleigh. Kayleigh is nervous about having to speak in front of her class BUT she remembers the Bible story her mom just read from Paul. Tune in to hear the story in action. Thanks for listening! To connect or support this podcast, please click the link: &nbsp;kbspodcast.com Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#190 A: Don't Believe Everything you Feel3e9e924d-595a-4850-a5f9-be10a61e1f4bSat, 10 Apr 2021 12:55:24 +0000745https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen You Have to Go It Alone The Wednesday of Holy Week is known to many as “Spy Wednesday”, but it’s also known as the “Day of Aloneness.” The backstory behind this moniker can have a profound impact on the way we live our lives. There are two people in the Holy Week narrative that experience profound loneliness: Jesus and Judas. There’s an honorable form of aloneness that we feel when we’re doing something we ought to be doing (walking a road that no one else can), but there’s also a sadder form of loneliness that exists when we are doing something we shouldn’t be doing. Today, Father Mike explains the difference between the aloneness Jesus felt during Holy Week, and what Judas felt. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this video, Ave Maria University: https://tinyurl.com/yhbzmjsySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Wednesday of Holy Week is known to many as “Spy Wednesday”, but it’s also known as the “Day of Aloneness.” The backstory behind this moniker can have a profound impact on the way we live our lives. There are two people in the Holy Week narrative that experience profound loneliness: Jesus and Judas. There’s an honorable form of aloneness that we feel when we’re doing something we ought to be doing (walking a road that no one else can), but there’s also a sadder form of loneliness that exists when we are doing something we shouldn’t be doing. Today, Father Mike explains the difference between the aloneness Jesus felt during Holy Week, and what Judas felt. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this video, Ave Maria University: https://tinyurl.com/yhbzmjsySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen You Have to Go It Alone8209fbf6-e3dd-4a26-9f68-de8d40ef4961Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen You Have to Go It Alone The Wednesday of Holy Week is known to many as “Spy Wednesday”, but it’s also known as the “Day of Aloneness.” The backstory behind this moniker can have a profound impact on the way we live our lives. There are two people in the Holy Week narrative that experience profound loneliness: Jesus and Judas. There’s an honorable form of aloneness that we feel when we’re doing something we ought to be doing (walking a road that no one else can), but there’s also a sadder form of loneliness that exists when we are doing something we shouldn’t be doing. Today, Father Mike explains the difference between the aloneness Jesus felt during Holy Week, and what Judas felt. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this video, Ave Maria University: https://tinyurl.com/yhbzmjsySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Wednesday of Holy Week is known to many as “Spy Wednesday”, but it’s also known as the “Day of Aloneness.” The backstory behind this moniker can have a profound impact on the way we live our lives. There are two people in the Holy Week narrative that experience profound loneliness: Jesus and Judas. There’s an honorable form of aloneness that we feel when we’re doing something we ought to be doing (walking a road that no one else can), but there’s also a sadder form of loneliness that exists when we are doing something we shouldn’t be doing. Today, Father Mike explains the difference between the aloneness Jesus felt during Holy Week, and what Judas felt. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this video, Ave Maria University: https://tinyurl.com/yhbzmjsySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen You Have to Go It Alone254df1df-7060-43f7-a034-ff56fe4766f4Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Corinthians 8 – Food Sacrificed to Idols1 Corinthians 8

1 Corinthians 8

full1 Corinthians 8 – Food Sacrificed to Idolse144d8f6-7a32-4298-90bd-32aa3a54bc1eThu, 08 Apr 2021 12:30:00 +00001070https://216.73.216.191/allTags#341 Religion Is Not Social Activism - Fr. Jeffrey KirbyAs tempting as it may be to treat social activism as if it were our highest calling, in fact, it is not. Father Jeffrey Kirby&#8217;s new book, Real Religion, attacks the idea that biblical religion can be reduced to a kind of social activism. We asked him about how Christianity views social activism. Read more from Fr. Kirby here. Is biblical faith anything more than social activism? Father Jeffrey Kirby next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. I always enjoy talkin…

As tempting as it may be to treat social activism as if it were our highest calling, in fact, it is not. Father Jeffrey Kirby&#8217;s new book, Real Religion, attacks the idea that biblical religion can be reduced to a kind of social activism. We asked him about how Christianity views social activism. Read more from Fr. Kirby here. Is biblical faith anything more than social activism? Father Jeffrey Kirby next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. I always enjoy talkin…

#341 Religion Is Not Social Activism - Fr. Jeffrey Kirby51e3256a-57b7-45d6-ba87-5912264004cfWed, 07 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTraditional Vs. Modern Church ArchitectureIn this edition of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam are joined by Rafael Morales to discuss sacred architecture. • Is traditional church design greater than modern? • What makes a Church beautiful? • How is the sense of the sacred built into churches? • Do ugly churches undermine the faith? • and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam are joined by Rafael Morales to discuss sacred architecture. • Is traditional church design greater than modern? • What makes a Church beautiful? • How is the sense of the sacred built into churches? • Do ugly churches undermine the faith? • and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullTraditional Vs. Modern Church Architecture6f64c2a4-3765-47fd-9077-fa684df127e9Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:44:02 +00003773https://216.73.216.191/allTags#340 Is the Big Bang a Proof of God? - Karin ObergKarin Oberg is a professor of astronomy at Harvard University who also teaches Aquinas at the Thomistic Institute. Who better to ask about whether or not the Big Bang gives us slam dunk evidence for the existence of God? Does the science of the Big Bang prove that God is the creator? Scientist Karin Oberg is next. Cy Kellett: We&#8217;ve got a big time topic for you this time about whether or not the Big Bang proves that God is the creator of the universe. And we thought if we&#8217;re I ask a big question like that, we need a big time guests to give us an answer. So we got professor Karin Ob…

Karin Oberg is a professor of astronomy at Harvard University who also teaches Aquinas at the Thomistic Institute. Who better to ask about whether or not the Big Bang gives us slam dunk evidence for the existence of God? Does the science of the Big Bang prove that God is the creator? Scientist Karin Oberg is next. Cy Kellett: We&#8217;ve got a big time topic for you this time about whether or not the Big Bang proves that God is the creator of the universe. And we thought if we&#8217;re I ask a big question like that, we need a big time guests to give us an answer. So we got professor Karin Ob…

#340 Is the Big Bang a Proof of God? - Karin Oberg68f6e12d-b6ad-47ea-be44-66da7405d97cMon, 05 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/04/21 Ellipsis Homily from the Mass of the Resurrection of Our Lord. It means that something more is coming. Death is final. The death of Christ was thought to be final. But it wasn't the end...it was just the beginning. Mass Readings from April 4, 2021: Acts 10:34, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

Homily from the Mass of the Resurrection of Our Lord. It means that something more is coming. Death is final. The death of Christ was thought to be final. But it wasn't the end...it was just the beginning. Mass Readings from April 4, 2021: Acts 10:34, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

full04/04/21 Ellipsisb0df7404-0b5f-4045-ac0f-ffc8b055e330Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/04/21 Ellipsis Homily from the Mass of the Resurrection of Our Lord. It means that something more is coming. Death is final. The death of Christ was thought to be final. But it wasn't the end...it was just the beginning. Mass Readings from April 4, 2021: Acts 10:34, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

Homily from the Mass of the Resurrection of Our Lord. It means that something more is coming. Death is final. The death of Christ was thought to be final. But it wasn't the end...it was just the beginning. Mass Readings from April 4, 2021: Acts 10:34, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

full04/04/21 Ellipsise34b531b-5f5f-4e59-80b5-10890f0df9f0Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/04/21 Ellipsis Homily from the Mass of the Resurrection of Our Lord. It means that something more is coming. Death is final. The death of Christ was thought to be final. But it wasn't the end...it was just the beginning. Mass Readings from April 4, 2021: Acts 10:34, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

Homily from the Mass of the Resurrection of Our Lord. It means that something more is coming. Death is final. The death of Christ was thought to be final. But it wasn't the end...it was just the beginning. Mass Readings from April 4, 2021: Acts 10:34, 37-43 Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9

full04/04/21 Ellipsisdfed807b-0377-4dff-b258-0e7b0089dbe2Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#39: Part 1: Joseph's Jealous BrothersGenesis 37 Today we begin a classic story about Joseph. It's an exciting story with twists and turns. This week, we meet Joseph and learn about some of the sad things that happen to him b/c of his brothers' jealous hearts. Poor Joseph! What will happen next?!? Why would his brothers do such a thing! Join us &nbsp;as we learn about jealousy. To connect with me, simply visit: &nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genesis 37 Today we begin a classic story about Joseph. It's an exciting story with twists and turns. This week, we meet Joseph and learn about some of the sad things that happen to him b/c of his brothers' jealous hearts. Poor Joseph! What will happen next?!? Why would his brothers do such a thing! Join us &nbsp;as we learn about jealousy. To connect with me, simply visit: &nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#39: Part 1: Joseph's Jealous Brothers57c3a5d7-2013-475d-b069-7b260cbd7017Sat, 03 Apr 2021 22:00:00 +0000764https://216.73.216.191/allTags#189 A : The Mice's EasterSPECIAL Easter episode!&nbsp; &nbsp;In the last 3 episodes, ( #186-188), we heard about Jesus in the garden being arrested, His death on the cross, and His resurrection. Today we are going to have fun and use our imaginations to hear what those stories could have been like for someone else..someone whoo is itty bitty, teeny tiny. &nbsp;We introduce our make believe mouse family of: Benjie, Rosamie, and Rubylyn. Join us in this very special episode as we follow the mice as they experience Easter. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPECIAL Easter episode!&nbsp; &nbsp;In the last 3 episodes, ( #186-188), we heard about Jesus in the garden being arrested, His death on the cross, and His resurrection. Today we are going to have fun and use our imaginations to hear what those stories could have been like for someone else..someone whoo is itty bitty, teeny tiny. &nbsp;We introduce our make believe mouse family of: Benjie, Rosamie, and Rubylyn. Join us in this very special episode as we follow the mice as they experience Easter. Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#189 A : The Mice's Easter1966a2a8-6a2a-457c-850f-0c5f3c5bc92bSat, 03 Apr 2021 03:00:00 +00001632https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/02/21 Gallicantu Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. Peter expected to fight in the Garden, not in the courtyard. Peter told Jesus that he would die for Him. And he meant it. He just wasn’t ready at the right time. Mass Readings from April 2, 2021: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. Peter expected to fight in the Garden, not in the courtyard. Peter told Jesus that he would die for Him. And he meant it. He just wasn’t ready at the right time. Mass Readings from April 2, 2021: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full04/02/21 Gallicantu5a4d143f-1946-41b2-9611-7db3f47ca870Fri, 02 Apr 2021 20:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/02/21 Gallicantu Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. Peter expected to fight in the Garden, not in the courtyard. Peter told Jesus that he would die for Him. And he meant it. He just wasn’t ready at the right time. Mass Readings from April 2, 2021: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. Peter expected to fight in the Garden, not in the courtyard. Peter told Jesus that he would die for Him. And he meant it. He just wasn’t ready at the right time. Mass Readings from April 2, 2021: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full04/02/21 Gallicantu484e571e-31c5-4a7e-8fbd-a93f3507a466Fri, 02 Apr 2021 20:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/02/21 Gallicantu Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. Peter expected to fight in the Garden, not in the courtyard. Peter told Jesus that he would die for Him. And he meant it. He just wasn’t ready at the right time. Mass Readings from April 2, 2021: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. Peter expected to fight in the Garden, not in the courtyard. Peter told Jesus that he would die for Him. And he meant it. He just wasn’t ready at the right time. Mass Readings from April 2, 2021: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-18Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full04/02/21 Gallicantu0b3f7f76-9310-43eb-bff1-08776a7b6ca6Fri, 02 Apr 2021 20:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/01/21 Context Matters Homily from the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. On the night He was betrayed…He gave. Everything in the Bible leads to the moment of the Last Supper…and leads to every time we are at the Mass. Mass Readings from April 1, 2021: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. On the night He was betrayed…He gave. Everything in the Bible leads to the moment of the Last Supper…and leads to every time we are at the Mass. Mass Readings from April 1, 2021: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full04/01/21 Context Matters7e5b0e07-7ced-43de-b956-140a7d4ab36dFri, 02 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/01/21 Context Matters Homily from the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. On the night He was betrayed…He gave. Everything in the Bible leads to the moment of the Last Supper…and leads to every time we are at the Mass. Mass Readings from April 1, 2021: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. On the night He was betrayed…He gave. Everything in the Bible leads to the moment of the Last Supper…and leads to every time we are at the Mass. Mass Readings from April 1, 2021: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full04/01/21 Context Matters0752ed3c-9d88-4507-9d16-bc330e4901f5Fri, 02 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/01/21 Context Matters Homily from the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. On the night He was betrayed…He gave. Everything in the Bible leads to the moment of the Last Supper…and leads to every time we are at the Mass. Mass Readings from April 1, 2021: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. On the night He was betrayed…He gave. Everything in the Bible leads to the moment of the Last Supper…and leads to every time we are at the Mass. Mass Readings from April 1, 2021: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full04/01/21 Context Matters8583eb82-8bee-4da6-997e-a7a1771c2ea2Fri, 02 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPray Like Jesus Prayed This Holy Week During Holy Week, as we contemplate the last hours of Jesus’ life, we get an intimate look at how Jesus prays to his Father. Starting with our Lord’s prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, we hear Jesus talking to God the Father about the upcoming moments of his life. He continues to pray through his Passion all the way until his last breath—a model that we as sons and daughters of God can follow as well. But what does Jesus show us about what it means to truly pray “Abba, Father”? Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

During Holy Week, as we contemplate the last hours of Jesus’ life, we get an intimate look at how Jesus prays to his Father. Starting with our Lord’s prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, we hear Jesus talking to God the Father about the upcoming moments of his life. He continues to pray through his Passion all the way until his last breath—a model that we as sons and daughters of God can follow as well. But what does Jesus show us about what it means to truly pray “Abba, Father”? Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPray Like Jesus Prayed This Holy Week701e253e-85fc-4ef4-9a08-fada086d89c2Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPray Like Jesus Prayed This Holy Week During Holy Week, as we contemplate the last hours of Jesus’ life, we get an intimate look at how Jesus prays to his Father. Starting with our Lord’s prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, we hear Jesus talking to God the Father about the upcoming moments of his life. He continues to pray through his Passion all the way until his last breath—a model that we as sons and daughters of God can follow as well. But what does Jesus show us about what it means to truly pray “Abba, Father”? Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

During Holy Week, as we contemplate the last hours of Jesus’ life, we get an intimate look at how Jesus prays to his Father. Starting with our Lord’s prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, we hear Jesus talking to God the Father about the upcoming moments of his life. He continues to pray through his Passion all the way until his last breath—a model that we as sons and daughters of God can follow as well. But what does Jesus show us about what it means to truly pray “Abba, Father”? Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPray Like Jesus Prayed This Holy Weeka8f2486f-e6a0-4d7d-a9be-7e7be49de96dThu, 01 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Corinthians 7 – Marriage Life and Changing Your StatusThis episode is part 8 in a study of the book of 1 Corinthians. Paul deals with some questions that have come up about whether people should get married or not. He also talks about slavery and circumcision. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode is part 8 in a study of the book of 1 Corinthians. Paul deals with some questions that have come up about whether people should get married or not. He also talks about slavery and circumcision. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full1 Corinthians 7 – Marriage Life and Changing Your Statusb41c7e3a-7686-424c-8272-83730ff9628dThu, 01 Apr 2021 10:30:00 +00001421https://216.73.216.191/allTags#339 Who Is the Anti-Christ? - Jimmy AkinWe couldn&#8217;t get him to name any names, but we did get Jimmy Akin to explain what the Bible has to say about the nature of the anti-Christ. Without doubt many will be surprised by just how little the anti-Christ is mentioned in the Bible, and that it is probably more accurate to talk about &#8220;anti-Christs.&#8221; What does the Bible really say about the antichrist? Jimmy Akin next. Kind of continuing our end times theme from our last episode with Jimmy Akin, where we talked about the mark of the beast, in the modern world, we also have these figures who arise. There&#8217;s figures l…

We couldn&#8217;t get him to name any names, but we did get Jimmy Akin to explain what the Bible has to say about the nature of the anti-Christ. Without doubt many will be surprised by just how little the anti-Christ is mentioned in the Bible, and that it is probably more accurate to talk about &#8220;anti-Christs.&#8221; What does the Bible really say about the antichrist? Jimmy Akin next. Kind of continuing our end times theme from our last episode with Jimmy Akin, where we talked about the mark of the beast, in the modern world, we also have these figures who arise. There&#8217;s figures l…

#339 Who Is the Anti-Christ? - Jimmy Akinab207882-963f-4216-b281-fd170cf6ab2aWed, 31 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Devil In Your PocketEpisode 04: In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss ways that addictive technology and constant access are damaging our culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 04: In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss ways that addictive technology and constant access are damaging our culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Devil In Your Pocket1ae27d48-6694-4f4a-bc78-7919ad5edf6dTue, 30 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +00002497https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/28/21 The Truth and the Choice Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Christianity doesn’t offer comfort. It offers something else. In our culture today, we are able to avoid thinking of death. But death is the inevitable reality of living. Still, the fact that we will all die is not the problem. The problem is that we pretend that we won’t. Mass Readings from March 28, 2021: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Phillipians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1—15:47

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Christianity doesn’t offer comfort. It offers something else. In our culture today, we are able to avoid thinking of death. But death is the inevitable reality of living. Still, the fact that we will all die is not the problem. The problem is that we pretend that we won’t. Mass Readings from March 28, 2021: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Phillipians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1—15:47

full03/28/21 The Truth and the Choice0dbf9886-a479-460f-81eb-bcc73d7f533bMon, 29 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/28/21 The Truth and the Choice Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Christianity doesn’t offer comfort. It offers something else. In our culture today, we are able to avoid thinking of death. But death is the inevitable reality of living. Still, the fact that we will all die is not the problem. The problem is that we pretend that we won’t. Mass Readings from March 28, 2021: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Phillipians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1—15:47

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Christianity doesn’t offer comfort. It offers something else. In our culture today, we are able to avoid thinking of death. But death is the inevitable reality of living. Still, the fact that we will all die is not the problem. The problem is that we pretend that we won’t. Mass Readings from March 28, 2021: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Phillipians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1—15:47

full03/28/21 The Truth and the Choice00cfffc5-feba-4670-bc9d-214f4d3a44d7Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/28/21 The Truth and the Choice Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Christianity doesn’t offer comfort. It offers something else. In our culture today, we are able to avoid thinking of death. But death is the inevitable reality of living. Still, the fact that we will all die is not the problem. The problem is that we pretend that we won’t. Mass Readings from March 28, 2021: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Phillipians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1—15:47

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Christianity doesn’t offer comfort. It offers something else. In our culture today, we are able to avoid thinking of death. But death is the inevitable reality of living. Still, the fact that we will all die is not the problem. The problem is that we pretend that we won’t. Mass Readings from March 28, 2021: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Phillipians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1—15:47

full03/28/21 The Truth and the Choicec67377b6-a655-46c5-b1f7-92d1a62b6e9cMon, 29 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#338 Is the Covid-19 Vaccine the Mark of the Beast? - Jimmy AkinModern governments sometimes demand that entire populations participate in this program or that, which, quite naturally for Christians, regularly raises the question of the Mark of the Beast. So, what is this mysterious mark? Jimmy Akin joins us to give us some insights into how we can identify it. How to avoid the mark of the beast. Jimmy Akin, next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. We live in a highly integrated society. In such a society, from time to time, the…

Modern governments sometimes demand that entire populations participate in this program or that, which, quite naturally for Christians, regularly raises the question of the Mark of the Beast. So, what is this mysterious mark? Jimmy Akin joins us to give us some insights into how we can identify it. How to avoid the mark of the beast. Jimmy Akin, next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. We live in a highly integrated society. In such a society, from time to time, the…

#338 Is the Covid-19 Vaccine the Mark of the Beast? - Jimmy Akine0351e29-06c0-4ce7-884d-c496e435057eMon, 29 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAnt Middleton Opens Up About His Personal Demons, Being "Cancelled" & His SpiritualityAnt Middleton is an adventurer, military vet, television host and author who is has become a majorly respected authority when it comes to survival and endurance techniques due to his experience within the elite and special forces. He went on to become of only a handful of those able to complete the military’s gruelling “Holy Trinity”, serving with the Paras, the Royal Marines and Special Forces (in the Special Boat Service, sister force of the SAS). He has served on military tours of Northern Ireland, Macedonia (peacekeeping), Sierra Leone and Afghanistan (in 2007 and 2008). Ant has remained grounded in a philosophy of embracing personal power and individual responsibility at all times. Ant has a very straightforward view of manhood and describes his peers as 'military alpha males'. Ant readily admits that he has been 'exposed' to so much that it's almost impossible for him to feel an adrenaline rush at this stage in his life... Most recently Ant has been caught up in a media storm after Channel 4 axed him from SAS: Who Dares Wins after five years, the broadcaster said that ant’s 'views and values we not aligned to theirs'. This is his first in-depth conversation he recorded since he was “cancelled”. Ant, Thank you for your honesty. This weeks episode entitled 'Ant Middleton Opens Up About His Personal Demons, Being "Cancelled" & His Spirituality' Follow Ant: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/antmiddleton Twitter - https://twitter.com/antmiddleton Website - https://www.antmiddleton.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ant Middleton is an adventurer, military vet, television host and author who is has become a majorly respected authority when it comes to survival and endurance techniques due to his experience within the elite and special forces. He went on to become of only a handful of those able to complete the military’s gruelling “Holy Trinity”, serving with the Paras, the Royal Marines and Special Forces (in the Special Boat Service, sister force of the SAS). He has served on military tours of Northern Ireland, Macedonia (peacekeeping), Sierra Leone and Afghanistan (in 2007 and 2008). Ant has remained grounded in a philosophy of embracing personal power and individual responsibility at all times. Ant has a very straightforward view of manhood and describes his peers as 'military alpha males'. Ant readily admits that he has been 'exposed' to so much that it's almost impossible for him to feel an adrenaline rush at this stage in his life... Most recently Ant has been caught up in a media storm after Channel 4 axed him from SAS: Who Dares Wins after five years, the broadcaster said that ant’s 'views and values we not aligned to theirs'. This is his first in-depth conversation he recorded since he was “cancelled”. Ant, Thank you for your honesty. This weeks episode entitled 'Ant Middleton Opens Up About His Personal Demons, Being "Cancelled" & His Spirituality' Follow Ant: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/antmiddleton Twitter - https://twitter.com/antmiddleton Website - https://www.antmiddleton.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullAnt Middleton Opens Up About His Personal Demons, Being "Cancelled" & His Spiritualitye79033d1-92f9-4816-a6ff-49e90a18decbMon, 29 Mar 2021 03:30:00 +00006051https://216.73.216.191/allTags#188 A: Jesus is ALIVE (Easter #3)Matthew 28, Luke 23, &amp; John 19 This is part 3 in our Easter series. I encourage you to listen to these in order as they will build upon themselves.&nbsp; Jesus is placed in the tomb but he does not stay there. We hear the joyful news of what happens on that 3rd day! Jesus is victorious!!! &nbsp;Our story reminds us of who Jesus is and why we should rightfully place our hope in our Savior and him alone.&nbsp; Happy Easter everyone! To contact me, please go to kbspodcast.com&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 28, Luke 23, &amp; John 19 This is part 3 in our Easter series. I encourage you to listen to these in order as they will build upon themselves.&nbsp; Jesus is placed in the tomb but he does not stay there. We hear the joyful news of what happens on that 3rd day! Jesus is victorious!!! &nbsp;Our story reminds us of who Jesus is and why we should rightfully place our hope in our Savior and him alone.&nbsp; Happy Easter everyone! To contact me, please go to kbspodcast.com&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#188 A: Jesus is ALIVE (Easter #3)ee8e6923-0239-4715-91a3-d212d98022a0Sat, 27 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000768https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTurn Your “No, But” into a “Yes, And” When was the last time you said “yes” to God? In improv, there’s a practice where participants are encouraged to never respond with “no, but” and to instead offer a “yes, and...” This allows for not only growth in the scene but in the actors as well. Similarly, God is always offering us different “scenes” to get us to sainthood. How are we responding? Turning our “no, but” into a “yes, and” opens our life to Christ’s will, and is the quickest path to sanctification. Today, Fr. Mike explains how we can practice a better relationship with God by just saying “yes, and...” Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When was the last time you said “yes” to God? In improv, there’s a practice where participants are encouraged to never respond with “no, but” and to instead offer a “yes, and...” This allows for not only growth in the scene but in the actors as well. Similarly, God is always offering us different “scenes” to get us to sainthood. How are we responding? Turning our “no, but” into a “yes, and” opens our life to Christ’s will, and is the quickest path to sanctification. Today, Fr. Mike explains how we can practice a better relationship with God by just saying “yes, and...” Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTurn Your “No, But” into a “Yes, And”b27bf88f-ec5b-47a7-a710-1e0e92f3fb2dThu, 25 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTurn Your “No, But” into a “Yes, And” When was the last time you said “yes” to God? In improv, there’s a practice where participants are encouraged to never respond with “no, but” and to instead offer a “yes, and...” This allows for not only growth in the scene but in the actors as well. Similarly, God is always offering us different “scenes” to get us to sainthood. How are we responding? Turning our “no, but” into a “yes, and” opens our life to Christ’s will, and is the quickest path to sanctification. Today, Fr. Mike explains how we can practice a better relationship with God by just saying “yes, and...” Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When was the last time you said “yes” to God? In improv, there’s a practice where participants are encouraged to never respond with “no, but” and to instead offer a “yes, and...” This allows for not only growth in the scene but in the actors as well. Similarly, God is always offering us different “scenes” to get us to sainthood. How are we responding? Turning our “no, but” into a “yes, and” opens our life to Christ’s will, and is the quickest path to sanctification. Today, Fr. Mike explains how we can practice a better relationship with God by just saying “yes, and...” Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTurn Your “No, But” into a “Yes, And”6d15d06f-b9f1-4d57-a87b-40d39762ad69Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Corinthians 6 – Lawsuits and Immorality1 Corinthians 6

1 Corinthians 6

full1 Corinthians 6 – Lawsuits and Immorality06ef14ee-7751-40af-9682-f7766717138cThu, 25 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000743https://216.73.216.191/allTags#187 A: The Cross is not the End of the Story (Easter #2)John 18, John 19 ,Luke 23, &amp; Matthew 27 &nbsp;(EASTER PART 2) Parents, today we are going to be talking about the cross. I respect each families ages/ stages life so I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures listed including what is appropriate for your family. &nbsp;I will be talking about topics which you may not wish to discuss yet so please listen to this beforehand. We have done a younger version of this story which can be found on episode #96 called “he is Risen.” If you feel that is a better fit, please go listen to # 96 and save this one for when the time is right.&nbsp; In today's story, we hear Jesus speaking with Pilate. &nbsp;Pilate thought he was in control but Jesus reminds him of the truth. We are comforted remembering Jesus is always in control even when things can seem scary or confusing. We end w/ Jesus' death on the cross. The story connects the dots that Jesus' love doesn’t change or depend on what you do. If you ever wonder if He loves you, you can simply remember what happened on the cross.&nbsp; We will pick up the rest of the story next week! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 18, John 19 ,Luke 23, &amp; Matthew 27 &nbsp;(EASTER PART 2) Parents, today we are going to be talking about the cross. I respect each families ages/ stages life so I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures listed including what is appropriate for your family. &nbsp;I will be talking about topics which you may not wish to discuss yet so please listen to this beforehand. We have done a younger version of this story which can be found on episode #96 called “he is Risen.” If you feel that is a better fit, please go listen to # 96 and save this one for when the time is right.&nbsp; In today's story, we hear Jesus speaking with Pilate. &nbsp;Pilate thought he was in control but Jesus reminds him of the truth. We are comforted remembering Jesus is always in control even when things can seem scary or confusing. We end w/ Jesus' death on the cross. The story connects the dots that Jesus' love doesn’t change or depend on what you do. If you ever wonder if He loves you, you can simply remember what happened on the cross.&nbsp; We will pick up the rest of the story next week! Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#187 A: The Cross is not the End of the Story (Easter #2)fbb05b24-7db2-4c42-9f7b-babb7ba2ce11Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:33:55 +0000770https://216.73.216.191/allTags#337 Biblical Religion Is Not Self-Help - Fr. Jeffrey KirbyTaking our cue from his new book Real Religion, we asked Father Jeffery Kirby to explain a distinction he makes between the religion of self-help and the religion of the Bible. Cy Kellett: Biblical religion is not just a self-help program. Father Jeffrey Kirby next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. And this time we welcome the author of a brand new book here at Catholic Answers. The book is called Real Religion: How to Avoid False Faith and Worship God in Spirit and Truth. The…

Taking our cue from his new book Real Religion, we asked Father Jeffery Kirby to explain a distinction he makes between the religion of self-help and the religion of the Bible. Cy Kellett: Biblical religion is not just a self-help program. Father Jeffrey Kirby next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. And this time we welcome the author of a brand new book here at Catholic Answers. The book is called Real Religion: How to Avoid False Faith and Worship God in Spirit and Truth. The…

#337 Biblical Religion Is Not Self-Help - Fr. Jeffrey Kirbyb7d6b560-1277-445c-8519-a60b55ab807bWed, 24 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags7 Things Confident Gentlemen Never DoIn this edition of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss behaviors and habits that erode the confidence and dignity of a gentleman.• One thing you should NEVER say to a woman • One thing a gentleman NEVER wears in public • Why confidence matters in authentic manliness • Learning the difference between confidence and machismo • and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss behaviors and habits that erode the confidence and dignity of a gentleman.• One thing you should NEVER say to a woman • One thing a gentleman NEVER wears in public • Why confidence matters in authentic manliness • Learning the difference between confidence and machismo • and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

full7 Things Confident Gentlemen Never Dod0b64722-c9dd-469c-be8d-f893fd4f1e41Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +00003171https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/21/21 To The Heart: Vulnerable and Able Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. A heart that is too soft has to be protected. A heart that is too tough can’t be touched. What good is it to have a heart that can be hurt by this world? Many choose to numb themselves rather than feel the pain of life. But becoming numb leaves us with a heart that is unable. Unable to feel pain but also unable to feel joy. As Christians, we are called to have a heart like the heart of Jesus: vulnerable and able. Mass Readings from March 21, 2021: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-15Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. A heart that is too soft has to be protected. A heart that is too tough can’t be touched. What good is it to have a heart that can be hurt by this world? Many choose to numb themselves rather than feel the pain of life. But becoming numb leaves us with a heart that is unable. Unable to feel pain but also unable to feel joy. As Christians, we are called to have a heart like the heart of Jesus: vulnerable and able. Mass Readings from March 21, 2021: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-15Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33 Download the Homily Study

full03/21/21 To The Heart: Vulnerable and Abledc15b52e-f7d9-424f-bd3b-f015e829d328Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/21/21 To The Heart: Vulnerable and Able Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. A heart that is too soft has to be protected. A heart that is too tough can’t be touched. What good is it to have a heart that can be hurt by this world? Many choose to numb themselves rather than feel the pain of life. But becoming numb leaves us with a heart that is unable. Unable to feel pain but also unable to feel joy. As Christians, we are called to have a heart like the heart of Jesus: vulnerable and able. Mass Readings from March 21, 2021: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-15Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. A heart that is too soft has to be protected. A heart that is too tough can’t be touched. What good is it to have a heart that can be hurt by this world? Many choose to numb themselves rather than feel the pain of life. But becoming numb leaves us with a heart that is unable. Unable to feel pain but also unable to feel joy. As Christians, we are called to have a heart like the heart of Jesus: vulnerable and able. Mass Readings from March 21, 2021: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-15Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33 Download the Homily Study

full03/21/21 To The Heart: Vulnerable and Able1706b5ef-6728-444e-9cae-da026b44501fMon, 22 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/21/21 To The Heart: Vulnerable and Able Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. A heart that is too soft has to be protected. A heart that is too tough can’t be touched. What good is it to have a heart that can be hurt by this world? Many choose to numb themselves rather than feel the pain of life. But becoming numb leaves us with a heart that is unable. Unable to feel pain but also unable to feel joy. As Christians, we are called to have a heart like the heart of Jesus: vulnerable and able. Mass Readings from March 21, 2021: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-15Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. A heart that is too soft has to be protected. A heart that is too tough can’t be touched. What good is it to have a heart that can be hurt by this world? Many choose to numb themselves rather than feel the pain of life. But becoming numb leaves us with a heart that is unable. Unable to feel pain but also unable to feel joy. As Christians, we are called to have a heart like the heart of Jesus: vulnerable and able. Mass Readings from March 21, 2021: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-15Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33 Download the Homily Study

full03/21/21 To The Heart: Vulnerable and Ableadc51a5a-fdcb-4416-9524-f12373cdee8dMon, 22 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#336 Is Vatican Blessing Decision Anti-Gay? - Karlo BroussardCNN host Don Lemon took on the Vatican in a conversation with the women of The View. He explained that he doesn&#8217;t think God approves of the Catholic refusal to bless same-sex unions. We asked apologist Karlo Broussard to respond to Mr. Lemon&#8217;s take. Cy Kellett: Don Lemon lectures the Catholic Church. Karlo Broussard responds next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And the Vatican said recently Catholics are not going to bless same-sex unions. And you might be surpr…

CNN host Don Lemon took on the Vatican in a conversation with the women of The View. He explained that he doesn&#8217;t think God approves of the Catholic refusal to bless same-sex unions. We asked apologist Karlo Broussard to respond to Mr. Lemon&#8217;s take. Cy Kellett: Don Lemon lectures the Catholic Church. Karlo Broussard responds next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And the Vatican said recently Catholics are not going to bless same-sex unions. And you might be surpr…

#336 Is Vatican Blessing Decision Anti-Gay? - Karlo Broussard39d9d1e5-ac9b-46ae-88e9-521835318536Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorld Leading Sex Therapist - How To Avoid Having Bad Sex - Kate MoyleIn this week’s podcast I am sharing some of my own sexual experiences which I have never shared before - Things which have gone well and what has caused some relationships, I’ve cared deeply about to end. I am being open and honest. I feel vulnerable about sharing some of these experiences… so keep this to yourself. My guest this week is Kate Moyle. Kate is a COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) Accredited Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, Sex Expert for Sex Toy Brand Lelo, and host of The Sexual Wellness Sessions Podcast.  Kate works empathetically with people to recognise their personal understanding of their sexuality and sexual health; with the view that issues have roots in psychology, emotion, the physical body, and a person’s history and culture. Kate specialises in working with those who are struggling with difficulties in their sex lives, relationships and sexuality. Many of her clients are like you and I impacted by the stresses of modern life. Kate and I will be having a very open and real conversations about sex, to help you feel more educated, aware of sexual wellness and feel comfortable in your sexuality. We will be taking taboo conversations about sex and relationships (which we don’t normally chat about) out of the therapy room and into the mainstream, so you can hear what is really happening. Follow Kate: Website - https://www.katemoyle.co.uk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katemoyletherapy Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s podcast I am sharing some of my own sexual experiences which I have never shared before - Things which have gone well and what has caused some relationships, I’ve cared deeply about to end. I am being open and honest. I feel vulnerable about sharing some of these experiences… so keep this to yourself. My guest this week is Kate Moyle. Kate is a COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) Accredited Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, Sex Expert for Sex Toy Brand Lelo, and host of The Sexual Wellness Sessions Podcast.  Kate works empathetically with people to recognise their personal understanding of their sexuality and sexual health; with the view that issues have roots in psychology, emotion, the physical body, and a person’s history and culture. Kate specialises in working with those who are struggling with difficulties in their sex lives, relationships and sexuality. Many of her clients are like you and I impacted by the stresses of modern life. Kate and I will be having a very open and real conversations about sex, to help you feel more educated, aware of sexual wellness and feel comfortable in your sexuality. We will be taking taboo conversations about sex and relationships (which we don’t normally chat about) out of the therapy room and into the mainstream, so you can hear what is really happening. Follow Kate: Website - https://www.katemoyle.co.uk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katemoyletherapy Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWorld Leading Sex Therapist - How To Avoid Having Bad Sex - Kate Moyle634e7c55-32f3-497d-889c-0cac0cf5e343Mon, 22 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +00005895https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBlaming vs. Taking Responsibility “Blame keeps us stuck...Taking responsibility gives us the opportunity to move forward.” In our difficult, fallen world, we are bound to face struggle. Sometimes our natural response to that struggle is to blame other things or people for why it’s happening—even to blame ourselves. While this makes us feel temporarily better because we are justifying our hardship, it also negates the truth of why we experience struggle—and the graces that can come from it. Today, Fr. Mike explains why it’s always better to take responsibility instead of playing the blame game. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

“Blame keeps us stuck...Taking responsibility gives us the opportunity to move forward.” In our difficult, fallen world, we are bound to face struggle. Sometimes our natural response to that struggle is to blame other things or people for why it’s happening—even to blame ourselves. While this makes us feel temporarily better because we are justifying our hardship, it also negates the truth of why we experience struggle—and the graces that can come from it. Today, Fr. Mike explains why it’s always better to take responsibility instead of playing the blame game. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBlaming vs. Taking Responsibility6238dfc9-d12b-4334-9f43-df7ec5172298Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBlaming vs. Taking Responsibility “Blame keeps us stuck...Taking responsibility gives us the opportunity to move forward.” In our difficult, fallen world, we are bound to face struggle. Sometimes our natural response to that struggle is to blame other things or people for why it’s happening—even to blame ourselves. While this makes us feel temporarily better because we are justifying our hardship, it also negates the truth of why we experience struggle—and the graces that can come from it. Today, Fr. Mike explains why it’s always better to take responsibility instead of playing the blame game. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

“Blame keeps us stuck...Taking responsibility gives us the opportunity to move forward.” In our difficult, fallen world, we are bound to face struggle. Sometimes our natural response to that struggle is to blame other things or people for why it’s happening—even to blame ourselves. While this makes us feel temporarily better because we are justifying our hardship, it also negates the truth of why we experience struggle—and the graces that can come from it. Today, Fr. Mike explains why it’s always better to take responsibility instead of playing the blame game. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBlaming vs. Taking Responsibilityfd2b1398-3cdb-451d-aed2-e9435944ea69Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags 1 Corinthians 5 – A Case of Incest1 Corinthians 5

1 Corinthians 5

full 1 Corinthians 5 – A Case of Incest04723acf-5ffc-4df5-a2ad-606c213b7f80Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000837https://216.73.216.191/allTags#335 Is it a Sin to Call Someone a Jerk? - Scott HefelfingerA listener asks us if it is wrong to say bad things about others, especially online, if the bad things are true. Turns out, it is, and theologian Dr. Scott Hefelfinger explains why. Cy Kellett: When&#8217;s it wrong to share the truth about someone? Augustine Institute Professor Scott Hefelfinger, next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host and Tony in Canada sent us an email about doing an episode on detraction. And we discussed it for a long time, whether we wanted to d…

A listener asks us if it is wrong to say bad things about others, especially online, if the bad things are true. Turns out, it is, and theologian Dr. Scott Hefelfinger explains why. Cy Kellett: When&#8217;s it wrong to share the truth about someone? Augustine Institute Professor Scott Hefelfinger, next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host and Tony in Canada sent us an email about doing an episode on detraction. And we discussed it for a long time, whether we wanted to d…

#335 Is it a Sin to Call Someone a Jerk? - Scott Hefelfinger28bd2faa-9de5-45e4-8598-a7d6a5e0fd0cWed, 17 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSt. Joseph, The Ultimate GentlemanEpisode 02:  In this episode, on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, we will discuss: Why St. Joseph was the Ultimate Gentleman Why we do not hear any words from St. Joseph in Holy Writ Whether St. Joseph was young or old Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 02:  In this episode, on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, we will discuss: Why St. Joseph was the Ultimate Gentleman Why we do not hear any words from St. Joseph in Holy Writ Whether St. Joseph was young or old Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSt. Joseph, The Ultimate Gentleman723f6d9a-aef5-4352-bebd-9919924e9630Wed, 17 Mar 2021 01:28:20 +00003202https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe 4 Temptations Every Man Faces and How To Defeat ThemEpisode 01:  In this episode, we will discuss: The important distinction between sin and temptation 4 Temptations that every Catholic Gentleman faces 4 Virtues to overcome temptations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 01:  In this episode, we will discuss: The important distinction between sin and temptation 4 Temptations that every Catholic Gentleman faces 4 Virtues to overcome temptations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe 4 Temptations Every Man Faces and How To Defeat Them6f2e289f-2c3b-4d87-a5ac-5a94b4d19e5dWed, 17 Mar 2021 01:08:00 +00003779https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Future of The Catholic GentlemanThe Catholic Gentleman is a show for Catholic Men on the topics of living with virtue and holiness in the modern world. Featuring interviews and commentary, the show seeks to provide practical insights for men of all ages. Episode 00:  In this episode, we will discuss: • How The Catholic Gentleman is Growing • What to Expect in Coming Episodes • What to Expect in Coming Ministry Developments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Catholic Gentleman is a show for Catholic Men on the topics of living with virtue and holiness in the modern world. Featuring interviews and commentary, the show seeks to provide practical insights for men of all ages. Episode 00:  In this episode, we will discuss: • How The Catholic Gentleman is Growing • What to Expect in Coming Episodes • What to Expect in Coming Ministry Developments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Future of The Catholic Gentleman16f9e2d7-fb99-49d6-b247-716cbce61200Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:29:33 +0000601https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/14/21 To The Heart: Hidden Heart Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. A hidden heart is a homeless heart. The people of Israel were brought into exile. It was imposed from the outside. But after King Cyrus game them a way home, many of them chose to live in self-imposed exile. The same is true for all of us who have been exiled by our sin and slavery to death. Jesus has made it possible to step into the light and come home, but many choose to live outside the light...many of us live in self-imposed exile. Mass Readings from March 14, 2021: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Psalms 137:6Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. A hidden heart is a homeless heart. The people of Israel were brought into exile. It was imposed from the outside. But after King Cyrus game them a way home, many of them chose to live in self-imposed exile. The same is true for all of us who have been exiled by our sin and slavery to death. Jesus has made it possible to step into the light and come home, but many choose to live outside the light...many of us live in self-imposed exile. Mass Readings from March 14, 2021: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Psalms 137:6Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21 Download the Homily Study

full03/14/21 To The Heart: Hidden Heart8a82fc07-4347-4072-92a8-99dad12e697dMon, 15 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/14/21 To The Heart: Hidden Heart Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. A hidden heart is a homeless heart. The people of Israel were brought into exile. It was imposed from the outside. But after King Cyrus game them a way home, many of them chose to live in self-imposed exile. The same is true for all of us who have been exiled by our sin and slavery to death. Jesus has made it possible to step into the light and come home, but many choose to live outside the light...many of us live in self-imposed exile. Mass Readings from March 14, 2021: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Psalms 137:6Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. A hidden heart is a homeless heart. The people of Israel were brought into exile. It was imposed from the outside. But after King Cyrus game them a way home, many of them chose to live in self-imposed exile. The same is true for all of us who have been exiled by our sin and slavery to death. Jesus has made it possible to step into the light and come home, but many choose to live outside the light...many of us live in self-imposed exile. Mass Readings from March 14, 2021: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Psalms 137:6Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21 Download the Homily Study

full03/14/21 To The Heart: Hidden Heartcf0358f2-edc0-4754-923f-7b2a8bd0e523Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/14/21 To The Heart: Hidden Heart Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. A hidden heart is a homeless heart. The people of Israel were brought into exile. It was imposed from the outside. But after King Cyrus game them a way home, many of them chose to live in self-imposed exile. The same is true for all of us who have been exiled by our sin and slavery to death. Jesus has made it possible to step into the light and come home, but many choose to live outside the light...many of us live in self-imposed exile. Mass Readings from March 14, 2021: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Psalms 137:6Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. A hidden heart is a homeless heart. The people of Israel were brought into exile. It was imposed from the outside. But after King Cyrus game them a way home, many of them chose to live in self-imposed exile. The same is true for all of us who have been exiled by our sin and slavery to death. Jesus has made it possible to step into the light and come home, but many choose to live outside the light...many of us live in self-imposed exile. Mass Readings from March 14, 2021: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Psalms 137:6Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21 Download the Homily Study

full03/14/21 To The Heart: Hidden Heart719878c0-bd88-4378-be74-1f0eb908caf8Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#334 Is Chastity Education Anti-Gay? - Monica DoumitOur friend from down under, Monica Doumit, the Director of Public Affairs and Engagement for the Archdiocese of Sydney, shares another legal innovation from Australia, laws that are meant to protect gay people by making it illegal to teach chastity as Catholics understand it. We ask her what the laws require, and what the Catholic Church actually teaches about human sexuality. Cy Kellett: Is chastity a hate crime? Monica Doumit is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And we …

Our friend from down under, Monica Doumit, the Director of Public Affairs and Engagement for the Archdiocese of Sydney, shares another legal innovation from Australia, laws that are meant to protect gay people by making it illegal to teach chastity as Catholics understand it. We ask her what the laws require, and what the Catholic Church actually teaches about human sexuality. Cy Kellett: Is chastity a hate crime? Monica Doumit is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And we …

#334 Is Chastity Education Anti-Gay? - Monica Doumitf260139e-67d8-4fc4-b2ac-a0fc02d51648Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Billionaire’s Guide To Healing Your Mind And Extending Your Life - Christian AngermayerMy guest this week is Christian Angermayer. Christian is a friend and definitely the most interesting person I know. He has founded and invested in businesses in some of the most fascinating and mind-blowing areas from space tech to fintech to biotech, crypto - you name it he’s in there. He has become one of the largest investors in the psychedelic space and is on a mission to cure mental health disorders and addiction. Christian is the founder of Apeiron Investment Group (www.apeiron-investments.com). Apeiron focuses on BioTech, FinTech & Crypto and DeepTech investments. Christian has (executive) produced more than 20 feature films including critically acclaimed movies like Filth, Aspern Papers and Hector and the Search for Happiness. He is the largest shareholder of DEAG, one of the largest live entertainment companies in Europe, producing over 4.500 shows per year. Christian has created, co-founded and invested in numerous successful companies, has raised approx. USD 2.5bn for his portfolio companies and has been involved in more than 50 successful IPO- and M&A-transactions either as an entrepreneur, investor or banker/advisor. Christian reported to be among the 1,000 richest people living in the United Kingdom with an estimated net worth of more than 1 bUSD. With his biotech company ATAI Life Sciences (www.atai.life), Christian has the ambitious goal to enable people to live healthier and happier lives. ATAI’s focus is on developing solutions for the hundreds of million people who suffer from depression, anxiety, and addiction, especially by bringing back formerly vilified drugs like psychedelics into the legal realm. Follow Christian: LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/christian-angermayer Twitter - https://twitter.com/C_Angermayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Christian Angermayer. Christian is a friend and definitely the most interesting person I know. He has founded and invested in businesses in some of the most fascinating and mind-blowing areas from space tech to fintech to biotech, crypto - you name it he’s in there. He has become one of the largest investors in the psychedelic space and is on a mission to cure mental health disorders and addiction. Christian is the founder of Apeiron Investment Group (www.apeiron-investments.com). Apeiron focuses on BioTech, FinTech & Crypto and DeepTech investments. Christian has (executive) produced more than 20 feature films including critically acclaimed movies like Filth, Aspern Papers and Hector and the Search for Happiness. He is the largest shareholder of DEAG, one of the largest live entertainment companies in Europe, producing over 4.500 shows per year. Christian has created, co-founded and invested in numerous successful companies, has raised approx. USD 2.5bn for his portfolio companies and has been involved in more than 50 successful IPO- and M&A-transactions either as an entrepreneur, investor or banker/advisor. Christian reported to be among the 1,000 richest people living in the United Kingdom with an estimated net worth of more than 1 bUSD. With his biotech company ATAI Life Sciences (www.atai.life), Christian has the ambitious goal to enable people to live healthier and happier lives. ATAI’s focus is on developing solutions for the hundreds of million people who suffer from depression, anxiety, and addiction, especially by bringing back formerly vilified drugs like psychedelics into the legal realm. Follow Christian: LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/christian-angermayer Twitter - https://twitter.com/C_Angermayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullA Billionaire’s Guide To Healing Your Mind And Extending Your Life - Christian Angermayera4e717d1-36b5-4d1b-932e-8c364e6cdeb3Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +00006523https://216.73.216.191/allTags#186 A: Jesus Chose to for YOU (Easter #1)Matthew 26 :36-56 &nbsp;Today begins our Easter series! I want to respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of these for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family.&nbsp; I will also encourage you to listen to all of the episodes in this Easter series in order, as the stories build upon themselves. This story begins in the garden of Gethsemane and ends with Jesus being arrested. We remember that Jesus could have whispered 1 word and 100’s of angels would have appeared to rescue him BUT he didn’t do this. Why? Because He chose to. He chose to obey God b/c he loves God the father!!!! God’s plan had been there all along to rescue us b/c he loves us that much! The children will be reminded that Jesus is always in control and that He loves them very much!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 26 :36-56 &nbsp;Today begins our Easter series! I want to respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of these for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family.&nbsp; I will also encourage you to listen to all of the episodes in this Easter series in order, as the stories build upon themselves. This story begins in the garden of Gethsemane and ends with Jesus being arrested. We remember that Jesus could have whispered 1 word and 100’s of angels would have appeared to rescue him BUT he didn’t do this. Why? Because He chose to. He chose to obey God b/c he loves God the father!!!! God’s plan had been there all along to rescue us b/c he loves us that much! The children will be reminded that Jesus is always in control and that He loves them very much!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#186 A: Jesus Chose to for YOU (Easter #1)e14680bf-c1d5-499f-a156-50493c96b341Sat, 13 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000753https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Did God Take On Our Humanity? Every Christmas we celebrate the fact that Jesus took on our humanity and became one of us. But have we ever asked the question why? Why the Incarnation? You’re definitely not the first to ask this question, and it’s a valid question. Why would God, an all infinite, perfect, and perfectly whole being come to earth to live as a human, and even die a horrible death on the cross? There is nothing he lacks, nothing he doesn’t know, and nothing he needs from us. So, why did he become man? Fr. Mike aims to answer this question today. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Every Christmas we celebrate the fact that Jesus took on our humanity and became one of us. But have we ever asked the question why? Why the Incarnation? You’re definitely not the first to ask this question, and it’s a valid question. Why would God, an all infinite, perfect, and perfectly whole being come to earth to live as a human, and even die a horrible death on the cross? There is nothing he lacks, nothing he doesn’t know, and nothing he needs from us. So, why did he become man? Fr. Mike aims to answer this question today. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Did God Take On Our Humanity?66409322-4c9b-4e0f-b719-eee393c28ad8Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Did God Take On Our Humanity? Every Christmas we celebrate the fact that Jesus took on our humanity and became one of us. But have we ever asked the question why? Why the Incarnation? You’re definitely not the first to ask this question, and it’s a valid question. Why would God, an all infinite, perfect, and perfectly whole being come to earth to live as a human, and even die a horrible death on the cross? There is nothing he lacks, nothing he doesn’t know, and nothing he needs from us. So, why did he become man? Fr. Mike aims to answer this question today. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Every Christmas we celebrate the fact that Jesus took on our humanity and became one of us. But have we ever asked the question why? Why the Incarnation? You’re definitely not the first to ask this question, and it’s a valid question. Why would God, an all infinite, perfect, and perfectly whole being come to earth to live as a human, and even die a horrible death on the cross? There is nothing he lacks, nothing he doesn’t know, and nothing he needs from us. So, why did he become man? Fr. Mike aims to answer this question today. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Did God Take On Our Humanity?a7e58384-ef27-4f11-9209-0b4eea0bf6acThu, 11 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Corinthians 4 – True Apostleship1 Corinthians 4

1 Corinthians 4

full1 Corinthians 4 – True Apostleship21f42db1-ea7a-41e4-a918-5c1008ee334fThu, 11 Mar 2021 13:30:00 +0000822https://216.73.216.191/allTags#333 Catholics and Inquisitions (Part 3) - Christopher CheckThe boss is back, and this time he&#8217;s taking on the big daddy of Catholic misbehavior: the Spanish Inquisition. Our president, Chris Check, wraps up our three part series on inquisitions with a sober look at an iconic time in Catholic history. And if this piques your interest, take Chris&#8217;s class on the Inquisition at the Catholic Answers School of Apologetics. schoolofapologetics.com Cy Kellett: Trying to make sense of the Spanish Inquisition, Chris Check is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. …

The boss is back, and this time he&#8217;s taking on the big daddy of Catholic misbehavior: the Spanish Inquisition. Our president, Chris Check, wraps up our three part series on inquisitions with a sober look at an iconic time in Catholic history. And if this piques your interest, take Chris&#8217;s class on the Inquisition at the Catholic Answers School of Apologetics. schoolofapologetics.com Cy Kellett: Trying to make sense of the Spanish Inquisition, Chris Check is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. …

#333 Catholics and Inquisitions (Part 3) - Christopher Check8faa0ee5-c101-4a4b-9005-cb5783c5010eWed, 10 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/07/21 To The Heart: My Treacherous Heart Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Is the question, “Can I trust God?” Or is the better question, “Can God trust me?&quot; There is something that all of us discover about ourselves the moment we have a minute of self-reflection: we have the capacity to do the things we hate. In spite of our best efforts and sincere desires to be consistently good, we have this thing in our chests that ought not to be trusted. We have treacherous hearts. And yet, Jesus entrusts His Heart to ours at every Mass. Mass Readings from March 07, 2021: Exodus 20:1-17 Psalms 19:8-111 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Is the question, “Can I trust God?” Or is the better question, “Can God trust me?&quot; There is something that all of us discover about ourselves the moment we have a minute of self-reflection: we have the capacity to do the things we hate. In spite of our best efforts and sincere desires to be consistently good, we have this thing in our chests that ought not to be trusted. We have treacherous hearts. And yet, Jesus entrusts His Heart to ours at every Mass. Mass Readings from March 07, 2021: Exodus 20:1-17 Psalms 19:8-111 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25 Download the Homily Study

full03/07/21 To The Heart: My Treacherous Heart3f945f6f-64b0-4756-90b6-a857f8474a13Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/07/21 To The Heart: My Treacherous Heart Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Is the question, “Can I trust God?” Or is the better question, “Can God trust me?&quot; There is something that all of us discover about ourselves the moment we have a minute of self-reflection: we have the capacity to do the things we hate. In spite of our best efforts and sincere desires to be consistently good, we have this thing in our chests that ought not to be trusted. We have treacherous hearts. And yet, Jesus entrusts His Heart to ours at every Mass. Mass Readings from March 07, 2021: Exodus 20:1-17 Psalms 19:8-111 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Is the question, “Can I trust God?” Or is the better question, “Can God trust me?&quot; There is something that all of us discover about ourselves the moment we have a minute of self-reflection: we have the capacity to do the things we hate. In spite of our best efforts and sincere desires to be consistently good, we have this thing in our chests that ought not to be trusted. We have treacherous hearts. And yet, Jesus entrusts His Heart to ours at every Mass. Mass Readings from March 07, 2021: Exodus 20:1-17 Psalms 19:8-111 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25 Download the Homily Study

full03/07/21 To The Heart: My Treacherous Heart996c94f3-3204-4ac9-b020-6075127af722Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/07/21 To The Heart: My Treacherous Heart Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Is the question, “Can I trust God?” Or is the better question, “Can God trust me?&quot; There is something that all of us discover about ourselves the moment we have a minute of self-reflection: we have the capacity to do the things we hate. In spite of our best efforts and sincere desires to be consistently good, we have this thing in our chests that ought not to be trusted. We have treacherous hearts. And yet, Jesus entrusts His Heart to ours at every Mass. Mass Readings from March 07, 2021: Exodus 20:1-17 Psalms 19:8-111 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Is the question, “Can I trust God?” Or is the better question, “Can God trust me?&quot; There is something that all of us discover about ourselves the moment we have a minute of self-reflection: we have the capacity to do the things we hate. In spite of our best efforts and sincere desires to be consistently good, we have this thing in our chests that ought not to be trusted. We have treacherous hearts. And yet, Jesus entrusts His Heart to ours at every Mass. Mass Readings from March 07, 2021: Exodus 20:1-17 Psalms 19:8-111 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25 Download the Homily Study

full03/07/21 To The Heart: My Treacherous Heart7a54baa8-fa00-4b0b-8044-4f6b6215da3aMon, 08 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#332 Anger as Bad Apologetics - Matthew WaltherIt&#8217;s a delicate time to talk about anger. There is a lot to be angry about. There&#8217;s a lot in the secular world to be angry about. There&#8217;s a lot in the church to be angry about, but we want to be giving an account of our faith that draws other people—most especially our children—towards the faith. Matthew Walther and Cy Kellett discuss how anger can ruin apologetics. &#8220;Which brings me to my final point, the harshest of all the censures that I intend to present here. It is one that I hope will, literally speaking, hit very close to home. I am talking about what you are do…

It&#8217;s a delicate time to talk about anger. There is a lot to be angry about. There&#8217;s a lot in the secular world to be angry about. There&#8217;s a lot in the church to be angry about, but we want to be giving an account of our faith that draws other people—most especially our children—towards the faith. Matthew Walther and Cy Kellett discuss how anger can ruin apologetics. &#8220;Which brings me to my final point, the harshest of all the censures that I intend to present here. It is one that I hope will, literally speaking, hit very close to home. I am talking about what you are do…

#332 Anger as Bad Apologetics - Matthew Walther95ca09b3-d9cd-4c28-ac70-4ed681208cebMon, 08 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJack Maynard: The Untold Story: How Being Thrown Out The Jungle Changed My Life ForeverJack Maynard is a British YouTuber who is best known for his parodies, vlogs and collaborations with other famous YouTubers including Joe Sugg, Oli White and Caspar Lee. Jack’s Youtube channel took off extremely quickly, amassing a following of 1.5m subscribers on his main channel since 2015. He is also the younger brother of Conor Maynard, a singer-songwriter and musician who shot to fame after being spotted on YouTube aged 15, and Anna Maynard who is a popular influencer, singer and YouTuber in her own right. At 23, he was the first YouTuber to appear on ITV’s 'I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!' (2017). He found himself embroiled in a scandal when he was removed from the show after just three days over tweets he made in 2011. This left Jack facing public scrutiny, being part of a British cancel culture moment, events which would change him forever. After various struggles as a result of ‘I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here’ Jack returned to TV screens with an appearance on Channel 4’s 'Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins' in 2020 to help him overcome what he’d been struggling with for the past three years. Follow Jack: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jack_maynard Twitter - https://twitter.com/jack_maynard23 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Maynard is a British YouTuber who is best known for his parodies, vlogs and collaborations with other famous YouTubers including Joe Sugg, Oli White and Caspar Lee. Jack’s Youtube channel took off extremely quickly, amassing a following of 1.5m subscribers on his main channel since 2015. He is also the younger brother of Conor Maynard, a singer-songwriter and musician who shot to fame after being spotted on YouTube aged 15, and Anna Maynard who is a popular influencer, singer and YouTuber in her own right. At 23, he was the first YouTuber to appear on ITV’s 'I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!' (2017). He found himself embroiled in a scandal when he was removed from the show after just three days over tweets he made in 2011. This left Jack facing public scrutiny, being part of a British cancel culture moment, events which would change him forever. After various struggles as a result of ‘I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here’ Jack returned to TV screens with an appearance on Channel 4’s 'Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins' in 2020 to help him overcome what he’d been struggling with for the past three years. Follow Jack: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jack_maynard Twitter - https://twitter.com/jack_maynard23 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJack Maynard: The Untold Story: How Being Thrown Out The Jungle Changed My Life Forever62861f5c-9324-4057-a56a-023f8720d586Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +00003801https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Corinthians 3 – The Church and Its Leaders1 Corinthians 3

1 Corinthians 3

full1 Corinthians 3 – The Church and Its Leaders34faf732-cffc-491d-bfdd-4946efdcec8fThu, 04 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0000813https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoes God Need Us to Worship Him? God is an infinite, perfect, communion of persons, responsible for the intentional creation of everything around us - which begs the question, if God is perfect, why does he need us to worship him? Well, he actually doesn’t. God doesn’t need us to worship him because there is nothing he lacks. Which leads to another question: why do we worship God if he doesn’t need us to? Fr. Mike answers this today, drawing from the earliest books of the Bible. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

God is an infinite, perfect, communion of persons, responsible for the intentional creation of everything around us - which begs the question, if God is perfect, why does he need us to worship him? Well, he actually doesn’t. God doesn’t need us to worship him because there is nothing he lacks. Which leads to another question: why do we worship God if he doesn’t need us to? Fr. Mike answers this today, drawing from the earliest books of the Bible. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDoes God Need Us to Worship Him?05df5bb9-5aa4-4246-9ca4-46e32d68faeeThu, 04 Mar 2021 15:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoes God Need Us to Worship Him? God is an infinite, perfect, communion of persons, responsible for the intentional creation of everything around us - which begs the question, if God is perfect, why does he need us to worship him? Well, he actually doesn’t. God doesn’t need us to worship him because there is nothing he lacks. Which leads to another question: why do we worship God if he doesn’t need us to? Fr. Mike answers this today, drawing from the earliest books of the Bible. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

God is an infinite, perfect, communion of persons, responsible for the intentional creation of everything around us - which begs the question, if God is perfect, why does he need us to worship him? Well, he actually doesn’t. God doesn’t need us to worship him because there is nothing he lacks. Which leads to another question: why do we worship God if he doesn’t need us to? Fr. Mike answers this today, drawing from the earliest books of the Bible. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDoes God Need Us to Worship Him?59c89061-7146-40ef-a8ae-25ad75ea5c6bThu, 04 Mar 2021 15:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Corinthians 7 – Marriage Life and Changing Your Status1 Corinthians 7

1 Corinthians 7

full1 Corinthians 7 – Marriage Life and Changing Your Statusf193dac3-b94f-4717-9c41-db9d3f3b1889Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:30:00 +00001421https://216.73.216.191/allTags#331 Catholics and Inquisitions (Part 2) - Christopher CheckWhy did the Church end up in such a bitter struggle against the Cathars, and how did that struggle play out? Our three-part dive into the various Catholic inquisitions continues as we ask Catholic Answers President Chris Check what really happened in the Medieval Inquisition. How bad was the Medieval Inquisition? Chris Check is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and the Medieval Inquisition is the one that started it all. Before we talk about the Spanish Inqu…

Why did the Church end up in such a bitter struggle against the Cathars, and how did that struggle play out? Our three-part dive into the various Catholic inquisitions continues as we ask Catholic Answers President Chris Check what really happened in the Medieval Inquisition. How bad was the Medieval Inquisition? Chris Check is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and the Medieval Inquisition is the one that started it all. Before we talk about the Spanish Inqu…

#331 Catholics and Inquisitions (Part 2) - Christopher Checkca590850-9bfb-4ba1-9ae7-efc970fdd267Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/28/21 To The Heart: The Adventure of Obedience Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. Obedience precedes understanding. We are made for adventure. But adventure means mystery and uncertainty. Often, what holds us back from action is a lack of knowing why. But what if there is a better question than “why?”? What if the adventure of obedience means asking “how?”? Mass Readings from February 28, 2021: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 Psalms 116:10, 15-17, 18-19Romans 8:31-34 Mark 9:2-10 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. Obedience precedes understanding. We are made for adventure. But adventure means mystery and uncertainty. Often, what holds us back from action is a lack of knowing why. But what if there is a better question than “why?”? What if the adventure of obedience means asking “how?”? Mass Readings from February 28, 2021: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 Psalms 116:10, 15-17, 18-19Romans 8:31-34 Mark 9:2-10 Download the Homily Study

full02/28/21 To The Heart: The Adventure of Obedienceff768923-186d-484d-8ee7-dd0eb7178312Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/28/21 To The Heart: The Adventure of Obedience Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. Obedience precedes understanding. We are made for adventure. But adventure means mystery and uncertainty. Often, what holds us back from action is a lack of knowing why. But what if there is a better question than “why?”? What if the adventure of obedience means asking “how?”? Mass Readings from February 28, 2021: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 Psalms 116:10, 15-17, 18-19Romans 8:31-34 Mark 9:2-10 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. Obedience precedes understanding. We are made for adventure. But adventure means mystery and uncertainty. Often, what holds us back from action is a lack of knowing why. But what if there is a better question than “why?”? What if the adventure of obedience means asking “how?”? Mass Readings from February 28, 2021: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 Psalms 116:10, 15-17, 18-19Romans 8:31-34 Mark 9:2-10 Download the Homily Study

full02/28/21 To The Heart: The Adventure of Obediencedb8a0e3c-b55e-4a94-9478-72d1f6a71d66Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/28/21 To The Heart: The Adventure of Obedience Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. Obedience precedes understanding. We are made for adventure. But adventure means mystery and uncertainty. Often, what holds us back from action is a lack of knowing why. But what if there is a better question than “why?”? What if the adventure of obedience means asking “how?”? Mass Readings from February 28, 2021: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 Psalms 116:10, 15-17, 18-19Romans 8:31-34 Mark 9:2-10 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. Obedience precedes understanding. We are made for adventure. But adventure means mystery and uncertainty. Often, what holds us back from action is a lack of knowing why. But what if there is a better question than “why?”? What if the adventure of obedience means asking “how?”? Mass Readings from February 28, 2021: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 Psalms 116:10, 15-17, 18-19Romans 8:31-34 Mark 9:2-10 Download the Homily Study

full02/28/21 To The Heart: The Adventure of Obedience9dd99478-898d-4c08-b2bf-fbeca895e651Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#330 Sharing the Faith with Those Who Don&#8217;t Care - Matt NelsonListener Geraldine writes from the Netherlands to ask for an episode on &#8220;indifferentism.&#8221; Just how are we supposed to share the Faith with people who show no interest? We get some helpful answers from Matt Nelson, author of Just Whatever: How to Help the Spiritually Indifferent Find Beliefs That Really Matter. Cy: Can we reach those who just don&#8217;t care about God? Matt Nelson is next. Hi, Geraldine. Thanks for your email. We always ask at the end of these episodes for people to send us emails and Geraldine took us up on that offer with a great question. Hello and welcome to f…

Listener Geraldine writes from the Netherlands to ask for an episode on &#8220;indifferentism.&#8221; Just how are we supposed to share the Faith with people who show no interest? We get some helpful answers from Matt Nelson, author of Just Whatever: How to Help the Spiritually Indifferent Find Beliefs That Really Matter. Cy: Can we reach those who just don&#8217;t care about God? Matt Nelson is next. Hi, Geraldine. Thanks for your email. We always ask at the end of these episodes for people to send us emails and Geraldine took us up on that offer with a great question. Hello and welcome to f…

#330 Sharing the Faith with Those Who Don&#8217;t Care - Matt Nelsonbcf6bd66-77b0-4dd6-b3bb-a46e14726fb1Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExtremely Honest Q&AFor this weeks podcast I decided I was going to do something a little bit different. This week all of you will be interviewing me. I asked you to ask me any question you like about my business, my life or any advice you might need. My team went through and picked the ones that could bring the most value to you. This is my extremely honest Q&A. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this weeks podcast I decided I was going to do something a little bit different. This week all of you will be interviewing me. I asked you to ask me any question you like about my business, my life or any advice you might need. My team went through and picked the ones that could bring the most value to you. This is my extremely honest Q&A. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullExtremely Honest Q&A143ebd23-600a-4ffd-a959-4be1deffd86cMon, 01 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +00002918https://216.73.216.191/allTags#185 A: A Father's LoveMark 5:35-43 This is part 2 in our short series. If you missed #184, please go back and listen so you understand the context better. Today, we hear Jesus going to the home of Jairus to heal his very sick girl. It seems like Jesus is too late but his timing is perfect even if it doesn't make sense to us. &nbsp;We are reminded that Jesus sees all and knows all. Jesus does heal the child and lovingly calls her "little girl." We are reminded that we have a loving, protective, and kind Father in Jesus. We too are his little children. &nbsp; Thanks for listening! To contact me, click https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark 5:35-43 This is part 2 in our short series. If you missed #184, please go back and listen so you understand the context better. Today, we hear Jesus going to the home of Jairus to heal his very sick girl. It seems like Jesus is too late but his timing is perfect even if it doesn't make sense to us. &nbsp;We are reminded that Jesus sees all and knows all. Jesus does heal the child and lovingly calls her "little girl." We are reminded that we have a loving, protective, and kind Father in Jesus. We too are his little children. &nbsp; Thanks for listening! To contact me, click https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#185 A: A Father's Love4c68780b-9111-40d1-a060-b5f7fdfe3b55Sat, 27 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000688https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSetting Boundaries for Yourself and Others We often receive the behavior we are willing to tolerate, but what does that mean for our daily interactions? Communication is the clearest way to let someone know how you are feeling. When meeting with someone who you feel is being rude, we may try to give outward signs of our discomfort, but we can’t guarantee they’ll understand unless we tell them directly. And obviously, this isn’t easy. There aren’t many people who love confrontation, and even some that do anything they can to avoid it. We’re always so afraid that if we bring up something that we want changed, or share something that’s hurting us, that we’ll destroy that relationship. But more times than not, confronting these things head on and setting these boundaries won’t hurt the relationship but will strengthen it. This isn’t just relevant for our relationships with other people either - it’s relevant to our relationship with ourselves. How many times have we made personal goals or aspirations but never changed our behaviors to make them possible? We get the behaviors that we’re willing to tolerate, even within ourselves. St. Ignatius of Loyala had an exercise where he would imagine two sides, the side of the evil one and the side of the Lord. In this exercise, he would look at his decisions and choices for his life and decide, based on which side they fell on, who he would ultimately join: the evil one, or the Lord. By birth we belong to the evil one, but by baptism we belong to the Lord. Each side is battling for us to come over to their side, and if we are striving to be on the Lord’s side, then we have to recognize boundaries for ourselves that we can’t tolerate. This battle does not need to be fought alone—in fact, it can’t be. We must rely on the infinite grace of God, which he is longing to give us every second of our day. What are the behaviors we need to remove from our lives for the glory of God? Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We often receive the behavior we are willing to tolerate, but what does that mean for our daily interactions? Communication is the clearest way to let someone know how you are feeling. When meeting with someone who you feel is being rude, we may try to give outward signs of our discomfort, but we can’t guarantee they’ll understand unless we tell them directly. And obviously, this isn’t easy. There aren’t many people who love confrontation, and even some that do anything they can to avoid it. We’re always so afraid that if we bring up something that we want changed, or share something that’s hurting us, that we’ll destroy that relationship. But more times than not, confronting these things head on and setting these boundaries won’t hurt the relationship but will strengthen it. This isn’t just relevant for our relationships with other people either - it’s relevant to our relationship with ourselves. How many times have we made personal goals or aspirations but never changed our behaviors to make them possible? We get the behaviors that we’re willing to tolerate, even within ourselves. St. Ignatius of Loyala had an exercise where he would imagine two sides, the side of the evil one and the side of the Lord. In this exercise, he would look at his decisions and choices for his life and decide, based on which side they fell on, who he would ultimately join: the evil one, or the Lord. By birth we belong to the evil one, but by baptism we belong to the Lord. Each side is battling for us to come over to their side, and if we are striving to be on the Lord’s side, then we have to recognize boundaries for ourselves that we can’t tolerate. This battle does not need to be fought alone—in fact, it can’t be. We must rely on the infinite grace of God, which he is longing to give us every second of our day. What are the behaviors we need to remove from our lives for the glory of God? Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSetting Boundaries for Yourself and Others264f1e15-47f9-4cdd-ad5f-f1a8fb891545Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSetting Boundaries for Yourself and Others We often receive the behavior we are willing to tolerate, but what does that mean for our daily interactions? Communication is the clearest way to let someone know how you are feeling. When meeting with someone who you feel is being rude, we may try to give outward signs of our discomfort, but we can’t guarantee they’ll understand unless we tell them directly. And obviously, this isn’t easy. There aren’t many people who love confrontation, and even some that do anything they can to avoid it. We’re always so afraid that if we bring up something that we want changed, or share something that’s hurting us, that we’ll destroy that relationship. But more times than not, confronting these things head on and setting these boundaries won’t hurt the relationship but will strengthen it. This isn’t just relevant for our relationships with other people either - it’s relevant to our relationship with ourselves. How many times have we made personal goals or aspirations but never changed our behaviors to make them possible? We get the behaviors that we’re willing to tolerate, even within ourselves. St. Ignatius of Loyala had an exercise where he would imagine two sides, the side of the evil one and the side of the Lord. In this exercise, he would look at his decisions and choices for his life and decide, based on which side they fell on, who he would ultimately join: the evil one, or the Lord. By birth we belong to the evil one, but by baptism we belong to the Lord. Each side is battling for us to come over to their side, and if we are striving to be on the Lord’s side, then we have to recognize boundaries for ourselves that we can’t tolerate. This battle does not need to be fought alone—in fact, it can’t be. We must rely on the infinite grace of God, which he is longing to give us every second of our day. What are the behaviors we need to remove from our lives for the glory of God? Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We often receive the behavior we are willing to tolerate, but what does that mean for our daily interactions? Communication is the clearest way to let someone know how you are feeling. When meeting with someone who you feel is being rude, we may try to give outward signs of our discomfort, but we can’t guarantee they’ll understand unless we tell them directly. And obviously, this isn’t easy. There aren’t many people who love confrontation, and even some that do anything they can to avoid it. We’re always so afraid that if we bring up something that we want changed, or share something that’s hurting us, that we’ll destroy that relationship. But more times than not, confronting these things head on and setting these boundaries won’t hurt the relationship but will strengthen it. This isn’t just relevant for our relationships with other people either - it’s relevant to our relationship with ourselves. How many times have we made personal goals or aspirations but never changed our behaviors to make them possible? We get the behaviors that we’re willing to tolerate, even within ourselves. St. Ignatius of Loyala had an exercise where he would imagine two sides, the side of the evil one and the side of the Lord. In this exercise, he would look at his decisions and choices for his life and decide, based on which side they fell on, who he would ultimately join: the evil one, or the Lord. By birth we belong to the evil one, but by baptism we belong to the Lord. Each side is battling for us to come over to their side, and if we are striving to be on the Lord’s side, then we have to recognize boundaries for ourselves that we can’t tolerate. This battle does not need to be fought alone—in fact, it can’t be. We must rely on the infinite grace of God, which he is longing to give us every second of our day. What are the behaviors we need to remove from our lives for the glory of God? Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSetting Boundaries for Yourself and Othersc3e1a0b4-bbe2-4b36-b3f4-eeb8d8ae636dThu, 25 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Corinthians 2 – God’s Wisdom1 Corinthians 2

1 Corinthians 2

full1 Corinthians 2 – God’s Wisdom4ac6b9fe-e300-4c59-8245-bbf93865fbb1Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000749https://216.73.216.191/allTags#329 Catholics and Inquisitions (Part One) - Christopher CheckWe begin a three-part dive into the various Catholic inquisitions with Catholic Answers President Chris Check. In part one we ask about the mindset of the Catholics who first established the mechanisms of inquisition. Cy Kellett: Part one of our deep dive into the Inquisition, Chris Check next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host and among the hardest things to defend the church against are the historical accusations that we have behaved badly sometimes. You all did those crusades…

We begin a three-part dive into the various Catholic inquisitions with Catholic Answers President Chris Check. In part one we ask about the mindset of the Catholics who first established the mechanisms of inquisition. Cy Kellett: Part one of our deep dive into the Inquisition, Chris Check next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host and among the hardest things to defend the church against are the historical accusations that we have behaved badly sometimes. You all did those crusades…

#329 Catholics and Inquisitions (Part One) - Christopher Check61a864ad-f704-431b-9030-cdf10823e946Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/21/21 To The Heart: Untamed and Untamable Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. God is not safe, but He is good. Trust is a challenge for all of us. Trust in God is a battle that every person faces at some point in their lives. Often, we might find is easier to trust God if He were a “tame god”, but He is not. This Lent, our invitation is to not only trust in God’s mercy, but also in His justice. Mass Readings from February 21, 2021: Genesis 9:8-15 Psalms 25:4-91 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. God is not safe, but He is good. Trust is a challenge for all of us. Trust in God is a battle that every person faces at some point in their lives. Often, we might find is easier to trust God if He were a “tame god”, but He is not. This Lent, our invitation is to not only trust in God’s mercy, but also in His justice. Mass Readings from February 21, 2021: Genesis 9:8-15 Psalms 25:4-91 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15 Download the Homily Study

full02/21/21 To The Heart: Untamed and Untamable164dee9e-4da5-4f2f-8e02-61b5eab0be79Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/21/21 To The Heart: Untamed and Untamable Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. God is not safe, but He is good. Trust is a challenge for all of us. Trust in God is a battle that every person faces at some point in their lives. Often, we might find is easier to trust God if He were a “tame god”, but He is not. This Lent, our invitation is to not only trust in God’s mercy, but also in His justice. Mass Readings from February 21, 2021: Genesis 9:8-15 Psalms 25:4-91 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. God is not safe, but He is good. Trust is a challenge for all of us. Trust in God is a battle that every person faces at some point in their lives. Often, we might find is easier to trust God if He were a “tame god”, but He is not. This Lent, our invitation is to not only trust in God’s mercy, but also in His justice. Mass Readings from February 21, 2021: Genesis 9:8-15 Psalms 25:4-91 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15 Download the Homily Study

full02/21/21 To The Heart: Untamed and Untamablec61f7754-0c91-4926-9b78-7e6cf375deefMon, 22 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/21/21 To The Heart: Untamed and Untamable Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. God is not safe, but He is good. Trust is a challenge for all of us. Trust in God is a battle that every person faces at some point in their lives. Often, we might find is easier to trust God if He were a “tame god”, but He is not. This Lent, our invitation is to not only trust in God’s mercy, but also in His justice. Mass Readings from February 21, 2021: Genesis 9:8-15 Psalms 25:4-91 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. God is not safe, but He is good. Trust is a challenge for all of us. Trust in God is a battle that every person faces at some point in their lives. Often, we might find is easier to trust God if He were a “tame god”, but He is not. This Lent, our invitation is to not only trust in God’s mercy, but also in His justice. Mass Readings from February 21, 2021: Genesis 9:8-15 Psalms 25:4-91 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15 Download the Homily Study

full02/21/21 To The Heart: Untamed and Untamable48450034-e919-469f-b1a1-6ea16342dea2Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#328 Confession and Modern States - Monica DoumitMonica Doumit, the Director of Public Affairs and Engagement for the Archdiocese of Sydney in Australia, explains how anti-confession laws are bringing frightening implications not just for priests but for Catholic schools and other Catholic institutions throughout Australia. But do Catholics really have a right to keep secrets from secular authorities? What happens when the seal of confession is called a crime? Monica Doumit, next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host …

Monica Doumit, the Director of Public Affairs and Engagement for the Archdiocese of Sydney in Australia, explains how anti-confession laws are bringing frightening implications not just for priests but for Catholic schools and other Catholic institutions throughout Australia. But do Catholics really have a right to keep secrets from secular authorities? What happens when the seal of confession is called a crime? Monica Doumit, next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host …

#328 Confession and Modern States - Monica Doumit28af5f4e-2c03-48c8-bbbd-064737150aa7Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGrace Beverley: How To Build A Multi-Million Pound Empire At 24Grace is an entrepreneur, brand founder, influencer and Oxford University graduate who defied expectations and took her post-grad journey in an unexpected direction by launching 2 major brands: [We Are] TALA (sustainable, slow fashion activewear label) and fitness app Shreddy. TALA’s performance since its launch in 2019 shows it to be one of the biggest positive disruptors in the gymwear space both in the UK and overseas. At the core of the brand is a focus on ethical, eco-efficient manufacture practices. The designs are inclusive in terms of size and shape range: Grace has spoken of the importance of personalising your fitness and health journey rather than subscribing to what's most popular or promoted on social media. Grace has remained outspoken on the challenges faced by women in business, even in 2021. A social conscience runs through all three of her companies: up-cycled offcuts and recyclable materials are incorporated into products from TALA while remaining available to consumers at affordable prices. Grace also used to vlog her daily life with great success, sharing her ups and downs as a 20-something year-old. Longtime subscribers of hers have had the chance to join her on a more personal journey. However, she stepped away from vlogging a year ago to pursue her business ventures. Grace launched both Shreddy and TALA within a month of her final university exams. She is frequently discussed by followers for her drive and ability to be able to take on multiple projects at once with tons of enthusiasm. Shreddy has received widespread press coverage since its launch, and Grace has recently pulled off a major partnership with celeb/influencer Jordyn Woods in LA, as well as collaborations with brands such as KOI footwear (an exclusive line of vegan footwear released in 2019). Follow Grace: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gracebeverley Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace is an entrepreneur, brand founder, influencer and Oxford University graduate who defied expectations and took her post-grad journey in an unexpected direction by launching 2 major brands: [We Are] TALA (sustainable, slow fashion activewear label) and fitness app Shreddy. TALA’s performance since its launch in 2019 shows it to be one of the biggest positive disruptors in the gymwear space both in the UK and overseas. At the core of the brand is a focus on ethical, eco-efficient manufacture practices. The designs are inclusive in terms of size and shape range: Grace has spoken of the importance of personalising your fitness and health journey rather than subscribing to what's most popular or promoted on social media. Grace has remained outspoken on the challenges faced by women in business, even in 2021. A social conscience runs through all three of her companies: up-cycled offcuts and recyclable materials are incorporated into products from TALA while remaining available to consumers at affordable prices. Grace also used to vlog her daily life with great success, sharing her ups and downs as a 20-something year-old. Longtime subscribers of hers have had the chance to join her on a more personal journey. However, she stepped away from vlogging a year ago to pursue her business ventures. Grace launched both Shreddy and TALA within a month of her final university exams. She is frequently discussed by followers for her drive and ability to be able to take on multiple projects at once with tons of enthusiasm. Shreddy has received widespread press coverage since its launch, and Grace has recently pulled off a major partnership with celeb/influencer Jordyn Woods in LA, as well as collaborations with brands such as KOI footwear (an exclusive line of vegan footwear released in 2019). Follow Grace: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gracebeverley Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullGrace Beverley: How To Build A Multi-Million Pound Empire At 24883dbe44-880e-4721-892e-60d7802f7325Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +00007160https://216.73.216.191/allTags#184 A: Bumping into Jesus OR Reaching out to HimMark 5:21-34 In our story, Jesus asks who touched me. This seems like a silly question b/c Jesus knows everything. He has numbered the hairs on our head, He knows what you had for breakfast, and He knows what you are going to do tomorrow. He knows everything about everyone! So then, if He knows who touched him, why would He ask? Tune in to hear what the Bible says about this as Jesus performs another miracle healing a sick woman.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To contact me, go to &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark 5:21-34 In our story, Jesus asks who touched me. This seems like a silly question b/c Jesus knows everything. He has numbered the hairs on our head, He knows what you had for breakfast, and He knows what you are going to do tomorrow. He knows everything about everyone! So then, if He knows who touched him, why would He ask? Tune in to hear what the Bible says about this as Jesus performs another miracle healing a sick woman.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To contact me, go to &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#184 A: Bumping into Jesus OR Reaching out to Himefa9d29a-df11-4b4e-8698-c675715e4059Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000709https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Love Is More than a Feeling What if we were to make all our decisions solely based on how we felt in the moment? You may be familiar with the four types of love: eros (love of desire), storge (love of affection), philia (love of friendship), and agape (self-giving love). While each of these forms of love are good in their own way, they have to be accounted for correctly. Eros is the most temporary of all the loves. Feelings and desires are fleeting. So when we try and make decisions that are based on these desires we have, they’re bound to fail before we even make them, just because eros is so fragile. Imagine choosing your spouse, or your vocation, or your profession based on how you felt about it 5 years ago. Would you be happy with the outcome? Eros has its place in our life, but we need to make sure we’re acknowledging the more important elements, especially when making decisions. Eros is fleeting, but the agape love God has for you isn’t. Focus on the things that last, and attend to the feelings that don’t, and enjoy the life God has laid before you. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What if we were to make all our decisions solely based on how we felt in the moment? You may be familiar with the four types of love: eros (love of desire), storge (love of affection), philia (love of friendship), and agape (self-giving love). While each of these forms of love are good in their own way, they have to be accounted for correctly. Eros is the most temporary of all the loves. Feelings and desires are fleeting. So when we try and make decisions that are based on these desires we have, they’re bound to fail before we even make them, just because eros is so fragile. Imagine choosing your spouse, or your vocation, or your profession based on how you felt about it 5 years ago. Would you be happy with the outcome? Eros has its place in our life, but we need to make sure we’re acknowledging the more important elements, especially when making decisions. Eros is fleeting, but the agape love God has for you isn’t. Focus on the things that last, and attend to the feelings that don’t, and enjoy the life God has laid before you. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Love Is More than a Feeling56d2ebc5-3959-434c-b6be-9fc384cb72f3Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Love Is More than a Feeling What if we were to make all our decisions solely based on how we felt in the moment? You may be familiar with the four types of love: eros (love of desire), storge (love of affection), philia (love of friendship), and agape (self-giving love). While each of these forms of love are good in their own way, they have to be accounted for correctly. Eros is the most temporary of all the loves. Feelings and desires are fleeting. So when we try and make decisions that are based on these desires we have, they’re bound to fail before we even make them, just because eros is so fragile. Imagine choosing your spouse, or your vocation, or your profession based on how you felt about it 5 years ago. Would you be happy with the outcome? Eros has its place in our life, but we need to make sure we’re acknowledging the more important elements, especially when making decisions. Eros is fleeting, but the agape love God has for you isn’t. Focus on the things that last, and attend to the feelings that don’t, and enjoy the life God has laid before you. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What if we were to make all our decisions solely based on how we felt in the moment? You may be familiar with the four types of love: eros (love of desire), storge (love of affection), philia (love of friendship), and agape (self-giving love). While each of these forms of love are good in their own way, they have to be accounted for correctly. Eros is the most temporary of all the loves. Feelings and desires are fleeting. So when we try and make decisions that are based on these desires we have, they’re bound to fail before we even make them, just because eros is so fragile. Imagine choosing your spouse, or your vocation, or your profession based on how you felt about it 5 years ago. Would you be happy with the outcome? Eros has its place in our life, but we need to make sure we’re acknowledging the more important elements, especially when making decisions. Eros is fleeting, but the agape love God has for you isn’t. Focus on the things that last, and attend to the feelings that don’t, and enjoy the life God has laid before you. Ascension is proud to partner with authentically Catholic institutions and organizations committed to spreading the Gospel. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode, Ave Maria University. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Love Is More than a Feeling413710e1-4cbe-4715-ac9d-a8a2e2ce2d41Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Corinthians 1 – Division1 Corinthians 1

1 Corinthians 1

full1 Corinthians 1 – Divisione5d0595d-2dd4-4d53-b6bb-2f49d764711dThu, 18 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000793https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/17/21 To The Heart: Escape or Embrace Homily from Ash Wednesday. Return to the Lord with your whole heart. We are often tempted to run away from God and from difficult moments in life. We might even be tempted to escape from all that has been taken from us over the past year. But to choose to embrace this moment is to choose to embrace the Lord and His Providence. Mass Readings from February 17, 2021: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-13, 14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Homily from Ash Wednesday. Return to the Lord with your whole heart. We are often tempted to run away from God and from difficult moments in life. We might even be tempted to escape from all that has been taken from us over the past year. But to choose to embrace this moment is to choose to embrace the Lord and His Providence. Mass Readings from February 17, 2021: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-13, 14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

full02/17/21 To The Heart: Escape or Embracec709d6d1-abcc-4342-b957-5c8a2314e733Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/17/21 To The Heart: Escape or Embrace Homily from Ash Wednesday. Return to the Lord with your whole heart. We are often tempted to run away from God and from difficult moments in life. We might even be tempted to escape from all that has been taken from us over the past year. But to choose to embrace this moment is to choose to embrace the Lord and His Providence. Mass Readings from February 17, 2021: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-13, 14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Homily from Ash Wednesday. Return to the Lord with your whole heart. We are often tempted to run away from God and from difficult moments in life. We might even be tempted to escape from all that has been taken from us over the past year. But to choose to embrace this moment is to choose to embrace the Lord and His Providence. Mass Readings from February 17, 2021: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-13, 14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

full02/17/21 To The Heart: Escape or Embrace95366293-b840-4761-96ee-a1b91e291e2fThu, 18 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/17/21 To The Heart: Escape or Embrace Homily from Ash Wednesday. Return to the Lord with your whole heart. We are often tempted to run away from God and from difficult moments in life. We might even be tempted to escape from all that has been taken from us over the past year. But to choose to embrace this moment is to choose to embrace the Lord and His Providence. Mass Readings from February 17, 2021: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-13, 14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Homily from Ash Wednesday. Return to the Lord with your whole heart. We are often tempted to run away from God and from difficult moments in life. We might even be tempted to escape from all that has been taken from us over the past year. But to choose to embrace this moment is to choose to embrace the Lord and His Providence. Mass Readings from February 17, 2021: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-13, 14 and 172 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

full02/17/21 To The Heart: Escape or Embrace96486d5a-a8cf-4264-a2f2-5ea2e6c9499bThu, 18 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#327 Defending Classical Theism - John DeRosaJohn DeRosa, author of One Less God Than You, explains what classical theism is, why the Catholic Church embraces it, and how to defend it against less noble visions of the divine. Cy Kellett: Does classical theism still work? John DeRosa next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Cy Kellett: One of the things we have to defend is the existence of God, but it&#8217;s not just that we believe that God exists and we have to defend that. There are things that we can say …

John DeRosa, author of One Less God Than You, explains what classical theism is, why the Catholic Church embraces it, and how to defend it against less noble visions of the divine. Cy Kellett: Does classical theism still work? John DeRosa next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Cy Kellett: One of the things we have to defend is the existence of God, but it&#8217;s not just that we believe that God exists and we have to defend that. There are things that we can say …

#327 Defending Classical Theism - John DeRosa1ddb88ab-3af0-4a6a-ae46-ca4ae753f004Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#326 What Good Does Adoration Do? - Fr. James BoricFather James Boric, the rector of America&#8217;s first cathedral, the Basilica of the Assumption in Baltimore, joins us to explain why he chose Eucharistic adoration as a cornerstone of his parish-building efforts. It turns out there is a lot of power in sitting quietly with Jesus. Cy Kellett: Why bother with adoration? Father James Boric is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and right in the heart of Baltimore is America&#8217;s oldest cathedral. Oh, well, we&#8217;ll ex…

Father James Boric, the rector of America&#8217;s first cathedral, the Basilica of the Assumption in Baltimore, joins us to explain why he chose Eucharistic adoration as a cornerstone of his parish-building efforts. It turns out there is a lot of power in sitting quietly with Jesus. Cy Kellett: Why bother with adoration? Father James Boric is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and right in the heart of Baltimore is America&#8217;s oldest cathedral. Oh, well, we&#8217;ll ex…

#326 What Good Does Adoration Do? - Fr. James Boric8f06652a-1669-470c-b1b1-76ebb807faecMon, 15 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/14/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Cost Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Every choice comes at a cost. Looking back, there are some things we could have known. And looking back, there are some things we could never have known. But one thing is unfailingly true when seen through hindsight: every decision comes at a price and every choice has a cost. Making the decision is risky, but there are things that are more important than staying safe. Mass Readings from February 14, 2021: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 111 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 Mark 1:40-45 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Every choice comes at a cost. Looking back, there are some things we could have known. And looking back, there are some things we could never have known. But one thing is unfailingly true when seen through hindsight: every decision comes at a price and every choice has a cost. Making the decision is risky, but there are things that are more important than staying safe. Mass Readings from February 14, 2021: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 111 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 Mark 1:40-45 Download the Homily Study

full02/14/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Cost923bd26e-4691-44fd-91a0-3e85448e7791Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/14/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Cost Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Every choice comes at a cost. Looking back, there are some things we could have known. And looking back, there are some things we could never have known. But one thing is unfailingly true when seen through hindsight: every decision comes at a price and every choice has a cost. Making the decision is risky, but there are things that are more important than staying safe. Mass Readings from February 14, 2021: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 111 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 Mark 1:40-45 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Every choice comes at a cost. Looking back, there are some things we could have known. And looking back, there are some things we could never have known. But one thing is unfailingly true when seen through hindsight: every decision comes at a price and every choice has a cost. Making the decision is risky, but there are things that are more important than staying safe. Mass Readings from February 14, 2021: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 111 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 Mark 1:40-45 Download the Homily Study

full02/14/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Costeebf1f54-4408-4f69-958e-eb85be33bbbdMon, 15 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/14/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Cost Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Every choice comes at a cost. Looking back, there are some things we could have known. And looking back, there are some things we could never have known. But one thing is unfailingly true when seen through hindsight: every decision comes at a price and every choice has a cost. Making the decision is risky, but there are things that are more important than staying safe. Mass Readings from February 14, 2021: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 111 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 Mark 1:40-45 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Every choice comes at a cost. Looking back, there are some things we could have known. And looking back, there are some things we could never have known. But one thing is unfailingly true when seen through hindsight: every decision comes at a price and every choice has a cost. Making the decision is risky, but there are things that are more important than staying safe. Mass Readings from February 14, 2021: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 111 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 Mark 1:40-45 Download the Homily Study

full02/14/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Cost9573e5df-47dd-4dbf-9147-928304d4708aMon, 15 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSuicidal Drug Addict To Elite Military Commando with Ben WilliamsFrom an early age Ben was subjected to a violent parent relationship which saw his family break apart, with only his mother to defend both himself and his brother. Through severe bullying and family upheaval, he moved home six times and went to six different schools within ten years of his life. After an unfortunate incident as a nightclub bouncer involving the death of a patron, Ben fell into a world of drug abuse, gambling and addiction, balancing on the brink of life. Broke, with no home or anyone to turn to, he abused his addictions every day and battled suicidal thoughts. Ben saw an advert on YouTube for the Royal Marines and knew he had one chance left at life by joining. Joining the marines gave him a purpose, he trained religiously, day and night to get fit and read and revised military tactics to increase his knowledge. And he didn’t have a single hand in getting clean from the drugs – his mind, determination and sheer drive got him clean – he was thinking differently. During his ten years with the Royal Marines – one of the most elite regiments in the world, Ben travelled the world, seeing active operational duties in Afghanistan. The Corps was a rollercoaster journey involving the extreme highs, and lows of war. After being injured in an IED blast in Afghanistan, he returned to the UK with the horrors of war still imprinted on his mind. He had to stay at home with his thoughts – now in a completely new battle. He turned back into his old self before the marines, drinking, gambling and getting in trouble. The dark thoughts were intrusive. After one alcohol fuelled event, Ben was court-martialed and sent for trial; with his first son on the way he was staring at a four-year sentence for assault, but he fortunately escaped prison by a judge who took pity on him. Broken and at his wits end, a friend lent him ‘the chimp paradox’; and he found himself immersed in self help books and receiving treatment for PTSD. Like a breath of fresh air, his life changed almost instantly. Ben finally found the answers from experts to understand his behaviour. When his demons were brought under control, he was given the opportunity to join the Commando training centre in Lympstone. As a recruit instructor, he entered the world of coaching and helping others; which saw him flourish. As a result of his ability, he ended up working with the England football team, where the next part of the journey begins. After being medically discharged, he now owns a leadership and performance coaching company, Vanguard and Find Your Edge, that helps organisations achieve their goals by employing a new mindset; working with many elite professional sports stars, and elite businesses to achieve more. Ben's book - https://amzn.eu/d/dlSUTXk Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From an early age Ben was subjected to a violent parent relationship which saw his family break apart, with only his mother to defend both himself and his brother. Through severe bullying and family upheaval, he moved home six times and went to six different schools within ten years of his life. After an unfortunate incident as a nightclub bouncer involving the death of a patron, Ben fell into a world of drug abuse, gambling and addiction, balancing on the brink of life. Broke, with no home or anyone to turn to, he abused his addictions every day and battled suicidal thoughts. Ben saw an advert on YouTube for the Royal Marines and knew he had one chance left at life by joining. Joining the marines gave him a purpose, he trained religiously, day and night to get fit and read and revised military tactics to increase his knowledge. And he didn’t have a single hand in getting clean from the drugs – his mind, determination and sheer drive got him clean – he was thinking differently. During his ten years with the Royal Marines – one of the most elite regiments in the world, Ben travelled the world, seeing active operational duties in Afghanistan. The Corps was a rollercoaster journey involving the extreme highs, and lows of war. After being injured in an IED blast in Afghanistan, he returned to the UK with the horrors of war still imprinted on his mind. He had to stay at home with his thoughts – now in a completely new battle. He turned back into his old self before the marines, drinking, gambling and getting in trouble. The dark thoughts were intrusive. After one alcohol fuelled event, Ben was court-martialed and sent for trial; with his first son on the way he was staring at a four-year sentence for assault, but he fortunately escaped prison by a judge who took pity on him. Broken and at his wits end, a friend lent him ‘the chimp paradox’; and he found himself immersed in self help books and receiving treatment for PTSD. Like a breath of fresh air, his life changed almost instantly. Ben finally found the answers from experts to understand his behaviour. When his demons were brought under control, he was given the opportunity to join the Commando training centre in Lympstone. As a recruit instructor, he entered the world of coaching and helping others; which saw him flourish. As a result of his ability, he ended up working with the England football team, where the next part of the journey begins. After being medically discharged, he now owns a leadership and performance coaching company, Vanguard and Find Your Edge, that helps organisations achieve their goals by employing a new mindset; working with many elite professional sports stars, and elite businesses to achieve more. Ben's book - https://amzn.eu/d/dlSUTXk Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullSuicidal Drug Addict To Elite Military Commando with Ben Williams7c5a0d54-8469-4c84-9e86-ffbba34ac97dMon, 15 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +00007320https://216.73.216.191/allTags#183 A: Jesus Loves me this I Know for the Bible Tells Me SoJohn 3:2, 16-19, 1John 3:1, &amp; 1John 4:19 All of our readings have something in common....they speak of God's love for us. We are reminded of God's promises that hold true even when we do not feel it. The kids think about what having a bad day feels like and we discuss how feelings are important but sometimes, they can trick us to forget the truth. This is where we turn to our Bibles and remind ourselves the truth of just how much God loves us regardless of if the day we are having feels like a good one or a bad one.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! I hope this helps facilitate good conversations between you and your children.&nbsp; To contact me go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 3:2, 16-19, 1John 3:1, &amp; 1John 4:19 All of our readings have something in common....they speak of God's love for us. We are reminded of God's promises that hold true even when we do not feel it. The kids think about what having a bad day feels like and we discuss how feelings are important but sometimes, they can trick us to forget the truth. This is where we turn to our Bibles and remind ourselves the truth of just how much God loves us regardless of if the day we are having feels like a good one or a bad one.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! I hope this helps facilitate good conversations between you and your children.&nbsp; To contact me go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#183 A: Jesus Loves me this I Know for the Bible Tells Me So86c804e7-26c6-4887-94e4-0f069dd55f85Sat, 13 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000485https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Martyr for the Faith vs. a Victim of Circumstance What’s the difference between a victim and a martyr? A victim is always described as dying “of” or “from” something. But when you describe a martyr, you talk about what they died for. While a victim is hurt by something, a martyr is suffers for something or someone. While a victim is having something happen to them, a martyr is choosing what happens to them by their will. “...I lay down my life, that I may take it again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.” (John 10:17-18) The word martyr comes from the Greek word for witness. So when we see Jesus in Acts 1 telling his disciples that they are called to be witnesses of the faith, he is also calling them to martyrdom for the sake of spreading the Gospel. The apostles were not victims—they were martyrs, because they lived their lives for Christ until death. This turns their death into the fulfillment of their lives—the crowning achievement—instead of something that defeated them. While not all of us may be asked to lay down our lives for Christ at our death, we are all called to live our lives for the faith.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What’s the difference between a victim and a martyr? A victim is always described as dying “of” or “from” something. But when you describe a martyr, you talk about what they died for. While a victim is hurt by something, a martyr is suffers for something or someone. While a victim is having something happen to them, a martyr is choosing what happens to them by their will. “...I lay down my life, that I may take it again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.” (John 10:17-18) The word martyr comes from the Greek word for witness. So when we see Jesus in Acts 1 telling his disciples that they are called to be witnesses of the faith, he is also calling them to martyrdom for the sake of spreading the Gospel. The apostles were not victims—they were martyrs, because they lived their lives for Christ until death. This turns their death into the fulfillment of their lives—the crowning achievement—instead of something that defeated them. While not all of us may be asked to lay down our lives for Christ at our death, we are all called to live our lives for the faith.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullA Martyr for the Faith vs. a Victim of Circumstanceb1814b39-a57f-494b-baab-fb244c6dda46Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Martyr for the Faith vs. a Victim of Circumstance What’s the difference between a victim and a martyr? A victim is always described as dying “of” or “from” something. But when you describe a martyr, you talk about what they died for. While a victim is hurt by something, a martyr is suffers for something or someone. While a victim is having something happen to them, a martyr is choosing what happens to them by their will. “...I lay down my life, that I may take it again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.” (John 10:17-18) The word martyr comes from the Greek word for witness. So when we see Jesus in Acts 1 telling his disciples that they are called to be witnesses of the faith, he is also calling them to martyrdom for the sake of spreading the Gospel. The apostles were not victims—they were martyrs, because they lived their lives for Christ until death. This turns their death into the fulfillment of their lives—the crowning achievement—instead of something that defeated them. While not all of us may be asked to lay down our lives for Christ at our death, we are all called to live our lives for the faith.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What’s the difference between a victim and a martyr? A victim is always described as dying “of” or “from” something. But when you describe a martyr, you talk about what they died for. While a victim is hurt by something, a martyr is suffers for something or someone. While a victim is having something happen to them, a martyr is choosing what happens to them by their will. “...I lay down my life, that I may take it again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.” (John 10:17-18) The word martyr comes from the Greek word for witness. So when we see Jesus in Acts 1 telling his disciples that they are called to be witnesses of the faith, he is also calling them to martyrdom for the sake of spreading the Gospel. The apostles were not victims—they were martyrs, because they lived their lives for Christ until death. This turns their death into the fulfillment of their lives—the crowning achievement—instead of something that defeated them. While not all of us may be asked to lay down our lives for Christ at our death, we are all called to live our lives for the faith.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullA Martyr for the Faith vs. a Victim of Circumstance1c63bc1d-8eea-4779-a424-d946a018ac4dThu, 11 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCorinthians – Setting the StageCorinthians

Corinthians

fullCorinthians – Setting the Stage63935490-d14d-4d29-ac7c-56dce8fd6498Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000504https://216.73.216.191/allTags#325 How to Disagree with the Pope - Joe HeschmeyerJoe Heschmeyer, author of Pope Peter &#8211; Defending the Church&#8217;s Most Distinctive Doctrine in a Time of Crisis, is back with more help explaining how to deal with the modern papacy. In this episode, we talk about talkative popes and the proper way to disagree with them when what they say seems out of bounds. Cy Kellett: Is there a right way to disagree with the pope? Joe Heschmeyer next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Poor Joe Heschmeyer, he wrote the book Pope Pet…

Joe Heschmeyer, author of Pope Peter &#8211; Defending the Church&#8217;s Most Distinctive Doctrine in a Time of Crisis, is back with more help explaining how to deal with the modern papacy. In this episode, we talk about talkative popes and the proper way to disagree with them when what they say seems out of bounds. Cy Kellett: Is there a right way to disagree with the pope? Joe Heschmeyer next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Poor Joe Heschmeyer, he wrote the book Pope Pet…

#325 How to Disagree with the Pope - Joe Heschmeyer24ed5b14-e392-4208-9194-ab385da8eb37Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/07/21 Hindsight 20/20: In Good Times and In Bad Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Good times don’t last…and neither do bad times. One of the many things that life teaches us is that life is always changing. To grow is to change. There are times that are good and there are times that are bad. All of us go through good times and bad times and neither of them are permanent. In both good times and bad, Jesus is Lord and He loves the person in a desperate situation and the person in a bright situation. Mass Readings from February 07, 2021: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 147:1-61 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Good times don’t last…and neither do bad times. One of the many things that life teaches us is that life is always changing. To grow is to change. There are times that are good and there are times that are bad. All of us go through good times and bad times and neither of them are permanent. In both good times and bad, Jesus is Lord and He loves the person in a desperate situation and the person in a bright situation. Mass Readings from February 07, 2021: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 147:1-61 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39 Download the Homily Study

full02/07/21 Hindsight 20/20: In Good Times and In Badc8e75fea-a238-4bd8-97c9-254db53d2bf5Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/07/21 Hindsight 20/20: In Good Times and In Bad Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Good times don’t last…and neither do bad times. One of the many things that life teaches us is that life is always changing. To grow is to change. There are times that are good and there are times that are bad. All of us go through good times and bad times and neither of them are permanent. In both good times and bad, Jesus is Lord and He loves the person in a desperate situation and the person in a bright situation. Mass Readings from February 07, 2021: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 147:1-61 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Good times don’t last…and neither do bad times. One of the many things that life teaches us is that life is always changing. To grow is to change. There are times that are good and there are times that are bad. All of us go through good times and bad times and neither of them are permanent. In both good times and bad, Jesus is Lord and He loves the person in a desperate situation and the person in a bright situation. Mass Readings from February 07, 2021: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 147:1-61 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39 Download the Homily Study

full02/07/21 Hindsight 20/20: In Good Times and In Bad2e092821-a2b2-4797-8bdb-358967faf774Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/07/21 Hindsight 20/20: In Good Times and In Bad Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Good times don’t last…and neither do bad times. One of the many things that life teaches us is that life is always changing. To grow is to change. There are times that are good and there are times that are bad. All of us go through good times and bad times and neither of them are permanent. In both good times and bad, Jesus is Lord and He loves the person in a desperate situation and the person in a bright situation. Mass Readings from February 07, 2021: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 147:1-61 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Good times don’t last…and neither do bad times. One of the many things that life teaches us is that life is always changing. To grow is to change. There are times that are good and there are times that are bad. All of us go through good times and bad times and neither of them are permanent. In both good times and bad, Jesus is Lord and He loves the person in a desperate situation and the person in a bright situation. Mass Readings from February 07, 2021: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 147:1-61 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39 Download the Homily Study

full02/07/21 Hindsight 20/20: In Good Times and In Bad0fb471ff-d0e4-46b4-843b-54c83a66b792Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#324 Is Hell Unfair? - Karlo BroussardKarlo Broussard, the author of Purgatory is for Real, addresses an email correspondent who asks: &#8220;Isn&#8217;t eternal punishment unfair for finite sins?&#8221; Cy Kellett: Is hell unfair? Karlo Broussard, next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And today, we actually tackle what in many ways is probably the most difficult doctrine of Christian faith. The doctrine of hell, of the existence of hell and of the fact that some go there. It&#8217;s difficult for emotional reas…

Karlo Broussard, the author of Purgatory is for Real, addresses an email correspondent who asks: &#8220;Isn&#8217;t eternal punishment unfair for finite sins?&#8221; Cy Kellett: Is hell unfair? Karlo Broussard, next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And today, we actually tackle what in many ways is probably the most difficult doctrine of Christian faith. The doctrine of hell, of the existence of hell and of the fact that some go there. It&#8217;s difficult for emotional reas…

#324 Is Hell Unfair? - Karlo Broussard70484c28-5557-4a1e-bd3e-f1c4114f4676Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Chase Your Dreams Without Fear Holding You Back with Fran MillarMy guest this week is an inspiring woman and a brilliant leader, Fran Millar. Fran was recently appointed CEO of the UK fashion brand, Belstaff. Prior to Belstaff, Fran was the former CEO of Team INEOS (formerly Team Sky), the world famous cycling team. Fran led the development of the team’s operational and governance systems alongside all of the business and engagement strategies. Fran has been with team INEOS from the very beginning and during this time she has played a key role in the successes and gained considerable experience in all areas of the team. She previously held a dual role as both Director of Business Operations and Head of Winning Behaviours at Team Sky. Returning to head up all the team’s ‘off bike’ functions in 2015, her responsibilities included overseeing the team’s marketing and communications strategy, stakeholder management, and all the commercial and legal aspects that come with running the world’s number one cycling team. Fran worked alongside the incomparable Sir Dave Brailsford for over a decade, as well as leading sports psychiatrist, professor Steve Peters. Prior to working at Team Sky, Fran set-up and ran her own successful athlete and event management agency for 7 years, initially representing her brother, David Millar and going on to represent some of the UK’s highest profile cyclists, including 2011 Sports Personality of the Year winner Mark Cavendish and 2018 Tour de France winner and 2018 Sports Personality of the Year winner, Geraint Thomas. During her career in cycling, Fran had to deal with some tough challenges including getting caught up in tan infamous doping scandal that involved her pro cyclist brother David. Fran’s story is a fascinating one, one that has twists and turns, one that would have left a lot of people behind but not Fran. Fran is tough, she’s tenacious, she’s inspiring.  Follow Fran: Twitter - https://twitter.com/franmillar Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is an inspiring woman and a brilliant leader, Fran Millar. Fran was recently appointed CEO of the UK fashion brand, Belstaff. Prior to Belstaff, Fran was the former CEO of Team INEOS (formerly Team Sky), the world famous cycling team. Fran led the development of the team’s operational and governance systems alongside all of the business and engagement strategies. Fran has been with team INEOS from the very beginning and during this time she has played a key role in the successes and gained considerable experience in all areas of the team. She previously held a dual role as both Director of Business Operations and Head of Winning Behaviours at Team Sky. Returning to head up all the team’s ‘off bike’ functions in 2015, her responsibilities included overseeing the team’s marketing and communications strategy, stakeholder management, and all the commercial and legal aspects that come with running the world’s number one cycling team. Fran worked alongside the incomparable Sir Dave Brailsford for over a decade, as well as leading sports psychiatrist, professor Steve Peters. Prior to working at Team Sky, Fran set-up and ran her own successful athlete and event management agency for 7 years, initially representing her brother, David Millar and going on to represent some of the UK’s highest profile cyclists, including 2011 Sports Personality of the Year winner Mark Cavendish and 2018 Tour de France winner and 2018 Sports Personality of the Year winner, Geraint Thomas. During her career in cycling, Fran had to deal with some tough challenges including getting caught up in tan infamous doping scandal that involved her pro cyclist brother David. Fran’s story is a fascinating one, one that has twists and turns, one that would have left a lot of people behind but not Fran. Fran is tough, she’s tenacious, she’s inspiring.  Follow Fran: Twitter - https://twitter.com/franmillar Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow To Chase Your Dreams Without Fear Holding You Back with Fran Millarcbbe5904-61d3-4087-be2b-738eca0e419dMon, 08 Feb 2021 05:30:00 +00005084https://216.73.216.191/allTags#182 A: All of This Could be yours IFFFFFFFLuke 4:1-13 &nbsp;This week we will learn a different lesson from Jesus being tempted in the desert. This is part 2. We hear the crafty devil tempting Jesus with power &amp; fame. Jesus doesn’t fall for the lie. He knows true joy and happiness comes through God not things or status. He knows serving God is more important than power and fame. The kids will be reminded that God made all kinds of good things we get to enjoy, but the problem comes when we want to have that thing way more than we want to love and worship God. Jesus is our example of how to handle these temptations.&nbsp; To contact me, simply go to kbspodcast.com Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 4:1-13 &nbsp;This week we will learn a different lesson from Jesus being tempted in the desert. This is part 2. We hear the crafty devil tempting Jesus with power &amp; fame. Jesus doesn’t fall for the lie. He knows true joy and happiness comes through God not things or status. He knows serving God is more important than power and fame. The kids will be reminded that God made all kinds of good things we get to enjoy, but the problem comes when we want to have that thing way more than we want to love and worship God. Jesus is our example of how to handle these temptations.&nbsp; To contact me, simply go to kbspodcast.com Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#182 A: All of This Could be yours IFFFFFFF578b66aa-2fe3-4024-aaa7-9ff6fc1d3d23Sat, 06 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000479https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLearning Detachment from Your Stuff Sometimes the things that we own end up owning us. Detachment prevents this from happening. You may have heard of the minimalist movement that focuses on only having the things you need, and letting go of the things you don’t. Most people practice this by decluttering their house or storage, like you would if you were cleaning out a closet. But it’s not so much having a lot of stuff that’s the problem: it’s being attached to those things, and letting them have a sense of control over your life. This can happen with anything we own, from entertainment resources like books or video games, to things like photos, letters from family and friends, or even notes from your favorite theology course. For some reason, our hearts hold on to certain things, even if we haven’t looked at them in years, just in case we need them someday. Maybe it’s because of sentimental value, or because we find joy in them, but most of the time, we keep these things for a sense of security. There’s nothing wrong with having things, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with finding joy in the things we do have. But if there are things sitting on our shelves, collecting dust because we’re keeping them “just in case,” maybe the question we need to ask ourselves is, “what does God want me to do with this?” Does he want us to keep it and use it, or give it away to someone who needs it, or just throw it away? But the important thing to remember is that everything we have should be looked at with the idea that we can do something good with it, and intend to use it for the glory of God. If you still have use for it, then keep it. If it’s done all it can for you, and has more goodness for someone else, then give it away. And if all its goodness is used up, then toss it. But whatever we have, we need to give it to God, acknowledging that he gave it to us in the first place. Letting him decide what we do with the things we own is the perfect way to not only detach ourselves from our possessions, but to gain more freedom in our lives to bless others.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes the things that we own end up owning us. Detachment prevents this from happening. You may have heard of the minimalist movement that focuses on only having the things you need, and letting go of the things you don’t. Most people practice this by decluttering their house or storage, like you would if you were cleaning out a closet. But it’s not so much having a lot of stuff that’s the problem: it’s being attached to those things, and letting them have a sense of control over your life. This can happen with anything we own, from entertainment resources like books or video games, to things like photos, letters from family and friends, or even notes from your favorite theology course. For some reason, our hearts hold on to certain things, even if we haven’t looked at them in years, just in case we need them someday. Maybe it’s because of sentimental value, or because we find joy in them, but most of the time, we keep these things for a sense of security. There’s nothing wrong with having things, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with finding joy in the things we do have. But if there are things sitting on our shelves, collecting dust because we’re keeping them “just in case,” maybe the question we need to ask ourselves is, “what does God want me to do with this?” Does he want us to keep it and use it, or give it away to someone who needs it, or just throw it away? But the important thing to remember is that everything we have should be looked at with the idea that we can do something good with it, and intend to use it for the glory of God. If you still have use for it, then keep it. If it’s done all it can for you, and has more goodness for someone else, then give it away. And if all its goodness is used up, then toss it. But whatever we have, we need to give it to God, acknowledging that he gave it to us in the first place. Letting him decide what we do with the things we own is the perfect way to not only detach ourselves from our possessions, but to gain more freedom in our lives to bless others.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLearning Detachment from Your Stuff1f483496-4f56-4ded-bf6e-2cbc19065a03Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLearning Detachment from Your Stuff Sometimes the things that we own end up owning us. Detachment prevents this from happening. You may have heard of the minimalist movement that focuses on only having the things you need, and letting go of the things you don’t. Most people practice this by decluttering their house or storage, like you would if you were cleaning out a closet. But it’s not so much having a lot of stuff that’s the problem: it’s being attached to those things, and letting them have a sense of control over your life. This can happen with anything we own, from entertainment resources like books or video games, to things like photos, letters from family and friends, or even notes from your favorite theology course. For some reason, our hearts hold on to certain things, even if we haven’t looked at them in years, just in case we need them someday. Maybe it’s because of sentimental value, or because we find joy in them, but most of the time, we keep these things for a sense of security. There’s nothing wrong with having things, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with finding joy in the things we do have. But if there are things sitting on our shelves, collecting dust because we’re keeping them “just in case,” maybe the question we need to ask ourselves is, “what does God want me to do with this?” Does he want us to keep it and use it, or give it away to someone who needs it, or just throw it away? But the important thing to remember is that everything we have should be looked at with the idea that we can do something good with it, and intend to use it for the glory of God. If you still have use for it, then keep it. If it’s done all it can for you, and has more goodness for someone else, then give it away. And if all its goodness is used up, then toss it. But whatever we have, we need to give it to God, acknowledging that he gave it to us in the first place. Letting him decide what we do with the things we own is the perfect way to not only detach ourselves from our possessions, but to gain more freedom in our lives to bless others.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes the things that we own end up owning us. Detachment prevents this from happening. You may have heard of the minimalist movement that focuses on only having the things you need, and letting go of the things you don’t. Most people practice this by decluttering their house or storage, like you would if you were cleaning out a closet. But it’s not so much having a lot of stuff that’s the problem: it’s being attached to those things, and letting them have a sense of control over your life. This can happen with anything we own, from entertainment resources like books or video games, to things like photos, letters from family and friends, or even notes from your favorite theology course. For some reason, our hearts hold on to certain things, even if we haven’t looked at them in years, just in case we need them someday. Maybe it’s because of sentimental value, or because we find joy in them, but most of the time, we keep these things for a sense of security. There’s nothing wrong with having things, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with finding joy in the things we do have. But if there are things sitting on our shelves, collecting dust because we’re keeping them “just in case,” maybe the question we need to ask ourselves is, “what does God want me to do with this?” Does he want us to keep it and use it, or give it away to someone who needs it, or just throw it away? But the important thing to remember is that everything we have should be looked at with the idea that we can do something good with it, and intend to use it for the glory of God. If you still have use for it, then keep it. If it’s done all it can for you, and has more goodness for someone else, then give it away. And if all its goodness is used up, then toss it. But whatever we have, we need to give it to God, acknowledging that he gave it to us in the first place. Letting him decide what we do with the things we own is the perfect way to not only detach ourselves from our possessions, but to gain more freedom in our lives to bless others.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLearning Detachment from Your Stuffb86e8bfe-e5c7-46c4-b2b7-f8a0349bc2c5Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRevelation 22 – Eden RestoredRevelation 22

Revelation 22

fullRevelation 22 – Eden Restoredecd585aa-90fa-46b4-944e-6e8d55c0c11cThu, 04 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000811https://216.73.216.191/allTags#323 Does God Change His Mind? - Jimmy AkinThe Bible seems conflicted on whether God can change his mind. Can he? And if he cannot, how do we explain those pesky Bible passages? Also, why pray if God can&#8217;t change his mind? Jimmy Akin tackles these tough questions for us. Cy Kellett: Can God change his mind? Jimmy Akin, next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And this time we take a question that came from a listener. We&#8217;re delighted that people have been sending us questions. By the way, you can…

The Bible seems conflicted on whether God can change his mind. Can he? And if he cannot, how do we explain those pesky Bible passages? Also, why pray if God can&#8217;t change his mind? Jimmy Akin tackles these tough questions for us. Cy Kellett: Can God change his mind? Jimmy Akin, next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And this time we take a question that came from a listener. We&#8217;re delighted that people have been sending us questions. By the way, you can…

#323 Does God Change His Mind? - Jimmy Akinf461714b-0b52-4e54-8c00-69f2684f7b7eWed, 03 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#322 Modernism - Fr. Sebastian Walshe&#8220;Modernism&#8221; is the charge against the Church in many parts of the internet. In fact, it is common to find Catholics attacking the Second Vatican Council as modernist heresy. So what is modernism, and has it infected the Church? Father Sebastian Walshe, author of Secrets From Heaven and Always a Catholic, explains modernism and engages with the charge of modernism against the Church. Cy Kellett: Has the Catholic church fallen prey to modernism? Father Sebastian Walshe is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Ca…

&#8220;Modernism&#8221; is the charge against the Church in many parts of the internet. In fact, it is common to find Catholics attacking the Second Vatican Council as modernist heresy. So what is modernism, and has it infected the Church? Father Sebastian Walshe, author of Secrets From Heaven and Always a Catholic, explains modernism and engages with the charge of modernism against the Church. Cy Kellett: Has the Catholic church fallen prey to modernism? Father Sebastian Walshe is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Ca…

#322 Modernism - Fr. Sebastian Walshe12800449-2256-4e34-8c13-47ec4091a164Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:15:49 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/31/21 Hindsight 20/20: Worthless Knowledge Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. I learned, but I didn’t grow. Knowledge is powerful. Having lived through this past year, and looking back on what we have been through is essential. We can have learned a great number of things over 2020. But unless we are willing to act on that knowledge, hindsight will be powerless. Mass Readings from January 31, 2021: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-91 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. I learned, but I didn’t grow. Knowledge is powerful. Having lived through this past year, and looking back on what we have been through is essential. We can have learned a great number of things over 2020. But unless we are willing to act on that knowledge, hindsight will be powerless. Mass Readings from January 31, 2021: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-91 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28 Download the Homily Study

full01/31/21 Hindsight 20/20: Worthless Knowledge301d9316-719e-41dc-b47a-bdad329c8e2cMon, 01 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/31/21 Hindsight 20/20: Worthless Knowledge Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. I learned, but I didn’t grow. Knowledge is powerful. Having lived through this past year, and looking back on what we have been through is essential. We can have learned a great number of things over 2020. But unless we are willing to act on that knowledge, hindsight will be powerless. Mass Readings from January 31, 2021: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-91 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. I learned, but I didn’t grow. Knowledge is powerful. Having lived through this past year, and looking back on what we have been through is essential. We can have learned a great number of things over 2020. But unless we are willing to act on that knowledge, hindsight will be powerless. Mass Readings from January 31, 2021: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-91 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28 Download the Homily Study

full01/31/21 Hindsight 20/20: Worthless Knowledgeb6eb82b8-63a6-4c78-b1e0-638bb10cac5aMon, 01 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/31/21 Hindsight 20/20: Worthless Knowledge Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. I learned, but I didn’t grow. Knowledge is powerful. Having lived through this past year, and looking back on what we have been through is essential. We can have learned a great number of things over 2020. But unless we are willing to act on that knowledge, hindsight will be powerless. Mass Readings from January 31, 2021: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-91 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. I learned, but I didn’t grow. Knowledge is powerful. Having lived through this past year, and looking back on what we have been through is essential. We can have learned a great number of things over 2020. But unless we are willing to act on that knowledge, hindsight will be powerless. Mass Readings from January 31, 2021: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-91 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28 Download the Homily Study

full01/31/21 Hindsight 20/20: Worthless Knowledge2a4081fb-d991-4599-9b30-8dc04aedafcbMon, 01 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Keep Your Faith Alive and Growing Why is it easier to fuel our faith at retreats and conferences? Can we have this same fire at home? You can probably reflect on a certain moment or time period in your life that your faith seemed to flourish more than it ever has. Usually this happens when we go on retreats, mission trips, or faith conferences. But along with these moments of powerful formation comes the decline we experience when they’re over, and we go back home. Why is that? Retreats offer us an opportunity to encounter our faith away from the distractions of the world. They are designed to make faith the center of our attention, which makes fueling our faith much easier. However, a lot of us don’t have that environment when we go home, and it can be really difficult to continue to keep that fire alive, especially when we live in a world that is constantly trying to extinguish it. It comes down to our personal decisions, and how we choose to live. If we know that avoiding certain distractions, relationships, or environments help us grow closer to God, then it’s up to us to make those changes. It’s much easier to bring someone down than to lift someone up. The world won’t bring us into a deeper relationship with Christ—we have to make those choices ourselves. Now, this might mean that we have to say goodbye to some aspects of our life, or even some people. It’s important to approach all these decisions with prayer and guidance from the Lord. He knows what you need better than anyone else in your life, so seek council knowing he will only allow what’s best for you in your path towards heaven. Try asking the Lord each day how you can become closer to him, and seek out ways to let your faith breath. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why is it easier to fuel our faith at retreats and conferences? Can we have this same fire at home? You can probably reflect on a certain moment or time period in your life that your faith seemed to flourish more than it ever has. Usually this happens when we go on retreats, mission trips, or faith conferences. But along with these moments of powerful formation comes the decline we experience when they’re over, and we go back home. Why is that? Retreats offer us an opportunity to encounter our faith away from the distractions of the world. They are designed to make faith the center of our attention, which makes fueling our faith much easier. However, a lot of us don’t have that environment when we go home, and it can be really difficult to continue to keep that fire alive, especially when we live in a world that is constantly trying to extinguish it. It comes down to our personal decisions, and how we choose to live. If we know that avoiding certain distractions, relationships, or environments help us grow closer to God, then it’s up to us to make those changes. It’s much easier to bring someone down than to lift someone up. The world won’t bring us into a deeper relationship with Christ—we have to make those choices ourselves. Now, this might mean that we have to say goodbye to some aspects of our life, or even some people. It’s important to approach all these decisions with prayer and guidance from the Lord. He knows what you need better than anyone else in your life, so seek council knowing he will only allow what’s best for you in your path towards heaven. Try asking the Lord each day how you can become closer to him, and seek out ways to let your faith breath. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Keep Your Faith Alive and Growingc761157e-b6dd-45e5-8dd8-1936097c7186Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Keep Your Faith Alive and Growing Why is it easier to fuel our faith at retreats and conferences? Can we have this same fire at home? You can probably reflect on a certain moment or time period in your life that your faith seemed to flourish more than it ever has. Usually this happens when we go on retreats, mission trips, or faith conferences. But along with these moments of powerful formation comes the decline we experience when they’re over, and we go back home. Why is that? Retreats offer us an opportunity to encounter our faith away from the distractions of the world. They are designed to make faith the center of our attention, which makes fueling our faith much easier. However, a lot of us don’t have that environment when we go home, and it can be really difficult to continue to keep that fire alive, especially when we live in a world that is constantly trying to extinguish it. It comes down to our personal decisions, and how we choose to live. If we know that avoiding certain distractions, relationships, or environments help us grow closer to God, then it’s up to us to make those changes. It’s much easier to bring someone down than to lift someone up. The world won’t bring us into a deeper relationship with Christ—we have to make those choices ourselves. Now, this might mean that we have to say goodbye to some aspects of our life, or even some people. It’s important to approach all these decisions with prayer and guidance from the Lord. He knows what you need better than anyone else in your life, so seek council knowing he will only allow what’s best for you in your path towards heaven. Try asking the Lord each day how you can become closer to him, and seek out ways to let your faith breath. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why is it easier to fuel our faith at retreats and conferences? Can we have this same fire at home? You can probably reflect on a certain moment or time period in your life that your faith seemed to flourish more than it ever has. Usually this happens when we go on retreats, mission trips, or faith conferences. But along with these moments of powerful formation comes the decline we experience when they’re over, and we go back home. Why is that? Retreats offer us an opportunity to encounter our faith away from the distractions of the world. They are designed to make faith the center of our attention, which makes fueling our faith much easier. However, a lot of us don’t have that environment when we go home, and it can be really difficult to continue to keep that fire alive, especially when we live in a world that is constantly trying to extinguish it. It comes down to our personal decisions, and how we choose to live. If we know that avoiding certain distractions, relationships, or environments help us grow closer to God, then it’s up to us to make those changes. It’s much easier to bring someone down than to lift someone up. The world won’t bring us into a deeper relationship with Christ—we have to make those choices ourselves. Now, this might mean that we have to say goodbye to some aspects of our life, or even some people. It’s important to approach all these decisions with prayer and guidance from the Lord. He knows what you need better than anyone else in your life, so seek council knowing he will only allow what’s best for you in your path towards heaven. Try asking the Lord each day how you can become closer to him, and seek out ways to let your faith breath. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Keep Your Faith Alive and Growing147efa07-f33d-4a88-ae56-6c60dde93ad2Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 50 – End of the BeginningGenesis 50

Genesis 50

fullGenesis 50 – End of the Beginning52f6855a-e727-4577-9f24-9958990288b3Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0000746https://216.73.216.191/allTags#321 Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls - John BergsmaThe discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls changed the way modern scholars view Judaism in the time of Jesus. John Bergsma, author of Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Revealing the Jewish Roots of Christianity, joins us to explain some of the ways the scrolls shed light on the gospels. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. One of the things we have to defend our Catholic faith against is the idea that modern scholarship debunks the Gospels, or somehow shows them not to be leg…

The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls changed the way modern scholars view Judaism in the time of Jesus. John Bergsma, author of Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Revealing the Jewish Roots of Christianity, joins us to explain some of the ways the scrolls shed light on the gospels. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. One of the things we have to defend our Catholic faith against is the idea that modern scholarship debunks the Gospels, or somehow shows them not to be leg…

#321 Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls - John Bergsmab07014d7-334c-413d-98cb-6d95ada79fafWed, 27 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#320 How the Holy Spirit Guides the Church - Jimmy AkinEspecially in times of upset within the Church, we might well ask just what the Holy Spirit is doing. Does the Spirit really lead the Church? And if so, why so many problems and confusions? Jimmy Akin responds. Cy Kellett: How does the Holy Spirit lead the church? Jimmy Akin next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And the question came to us via the email about just how does the Holy Spirit lead the church? And I think that it&#8217;s obvious to anybody why this question woul…

Especially in times of upset within the Church, we might well ask just what the Holy Spirit is doing. Does the Spirit really lead the Church? And if so, why so many problems and confusions? Jimmy Akin responds. Cy Kellett: How does the Holy Spirit lead the church? Jimmy Akin next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And the question came to us via the email about just how does the Holy Spirit lead the church? And I think that it&#8217;s obvious to anybody why this question woul…

#320 How the Holy Spirit Guides the Church - Jimmy Akin3ab23dd6-3575-466b-aded-95d863e68997Mon, 25 Jan 2021 23:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/24/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Whole Story Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Editing is the enemy of how we remember the story. We look back so that we can see clearly and learn from our past. But we also have a temptation to edit the story we tell ourselves. We might edit how we tell the story, but we must not edit how we remember the story. Mass Readings from January 24, 2021: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalms 25:4-91 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Editing is the enemy of how we remember the story. We look back so that we can see clearly and learn from our past. But we also have a temptation to edit the story we tell ourselves. We might edit how we tell the story, but we must not edit how we remember the story. Mass Readings from January 24, 2021: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalms 25:4-91 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20 Download the Homily Study

full01/24/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Whole Story00d83d59-354d-4c3b-9e3e-32e3d5e96a72Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:15:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/24/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Whole Story Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Editing is the enemy of how we remember the story. We look back so that we can see clearly and learn from our past. But we also have a temptation to edit the story we tell ourselves. We might edit how we tell the story, but we must not edit how we remember the story. Mass Readings from January 24, 2021: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalms 25:4-91 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Editing is the enemy of how we remember the story. We look back so that we can see clearly and learn from our past. But we also have a temptation to edit the story we tell ourselves. We might edit how we tell the story, but we must not edit how we remember the story. Mass Readings from January 24, 2021: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalms 25:4-91 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20 Download the Homily Study

full01/24/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Whole Story2ce07460-76c1-42b6-81d5-812d9230b720Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:15:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/24/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Whole Story Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Editing is the enemy of how we remember the story. We look back so that we can see clearly and learn from our past. But we also have a temptation to edit the story we tell ourselves. We might edit how we tell the story, but we must not edit how we remember the story. Mass Readings from January 24, 2021: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalms 25:4-91 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Editing is the enemy of how we remember the story. We look back so that we can see clearly and learn from our past. But we also have a temptation to edit the story we tell ourselves. We might edit how we tell the story, but we must not edit how we remember the story. Mass Readings from January 24, 2021: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalms 25:4-91 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20 Download the Homily Study

full01/24/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Whole Storyff0aee39-c843-474a-ab02-a5130a05178bMon, 25 Jan 2021 17:15:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Secret To Loving Your Work with Bruce DaisleyBruce Daisley is one of the world’s most influential voices on fixing workplace culture and a former VP at Twitter. Bruce Daisley spent over a decade as a top executive at Twitter, YouTube and Google for Europe, leaving Twitter as its most senior leader outside of the US. Bruce’s highly acclaimed book, The Joy of Work: 30 Ways to Fix Your Work Culture and Fall in Love with Your Job Again, offers a fascinating and data-tested insight into what ‘work’ and ‘office culture’ now looks-like in the 21st century, as well as advising how all levels of staff within organisations can build a more motivating and productive workplace culture. The book went on to become the UK’s bestselling business hardback of 2019, being translated into 13 languages and long-listed for Business Book of the Year 2020 and CMI Management Book of the Year 2020. His literary and business successes have culminated in Bruce being named one of the Evening Standard’s 1000 Most Influential Londoners and one of Debrett’s 500 Most Influential People in Britain. At the CBI Annual Conference, he was voted the top-rated speaker, having shared the stage with the Prime Minister and Jeremy Corbyn. Alongside his literary pursuits, Bruce hosts and runs the ‘Eat Sleep Work Repeat’ podcast on workplace culture which has reached #1 spot on the Apple Business Podcast Chart. He now devotes his time to championing reforms to culture in the workplace. He is also a published writer in the Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal & The Guardian. Follow Bruce: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucedaisley Twitter - https://twitter.com/brucedaisley Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce Daisley is one of the world’s most influential voices on fixing workplace culture and a former VP at Twitter. Bruce Daisley spent over a decade as a top executive at Twitter, YouTube and Google for Europe, leaving Twitter as its most senior leader outside of the US. Bruce’s highly acclaimed book, The Joy of Work: 30 Ways to Fix Your Work Culture and Fall in Love with Your Job Again, offers a fascinating and data-tested insight into what ‘work’ and ‘office culture’ now looks-like in the 21st century, as well as advising how all levels of staff within organisations can build a more motivating and productive workplace culture. The book went on to become the UK’s bestselling business hardback of 2019, being translated into 13 languages and long-listed for Business Book of the Year 2020 and CMI Management Book of the Year 2020. His literary and business successes have culminated in Bruce being named one of the Evening Standard’s 1000 Most Influential Londoners and one of Debrett’s 500 Most Influential People in Britain. At the CBI Annual Conference, he was voted the top-rated speaker, having shared the stage with the Prime Minister and Jeremy Corbyn. Alongside his literary pursuits, Bruce hosts and runs the ‘Eat Sleep Work Repeat’ podcast on workplace culture which has reached #1 spot on the Apple Business Podcast Chart. He now devotes his time to championing reforms to culture in the workplace. He is also a published writer in the Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal & The Guardian. Follow Bruce: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucedaisley Twitter - https://twitter.com/brucedaisley Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Secret To Loving Your Work with Bruce Daisley35fe94e5-9955-4a78-9db5-bd2aab9edeabMon, 25 Jan 2021 06:01:00 +00004483https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAre You Called to Be a Missionary? Are you called to be a missionary? You may be one already! Saint Francis Xavier and Saint Therese of Lisieux are co-patrons of missionaries, although they lived very different lives. While St. Francis traveled all over the world proclaiming the gospel of Christ, St. Therese was unable to travel and did what she could in her own town. Both were missionaries in their own right. Being a missionary isn’t about traveling or living a crazy and unpredictable life. It’s about spreading the word of God to those who need to hear it. So the question is, are you called to be a missionary? As baptized Christians, we are all called to be missionaries in our own unique way. By living the life God has laid out for us, we can evangelize exactly who God wants us to reach, just by doing our best to live according to his commandments. This is also a part of the universal call to holiness, which not only states that every person is called to be a saint, but also that every person is called to be an apostle—or missionary—of Christ. St. Francis Xavier lived in a Christian era, and had to leave his home in order to evangelize. We, however, live in a post-Christian era, where the majority of people are not God loving people. The era we are living in right now holds the same kind of ignorance of Christ that the apostles lived in. This means that we don’t have to go anywhere to evangelize. We can start being missionaries right in our own home towns. St. Francis and St. Therese weren’t missionaries because of where they went—they were missionaries because of their hearts. There are so many people in our daily lives that don’t know God. Let us live out our call as missionaries and bring Christ to those God has given us. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Are you called to be a missionary? You may be one already! Saint Francis Xavier and Saint Therese of Lisieux are co-patrons of missionaries, although they lived very different lives. While St. Francis traveled all over the world proclaiming the gospel of Christ, St. Therese was unable to travel and did what she could in her own town. Both were missionaries in their own right. Being a missionary isn’t about traveling or living a crazy and unpredictable life. It’s about spreading the word of God to those who need to hear it. So the question is, are you called to be a missionary? As baptized Christians, we are all called to be missionaries in our own unique way. By living the life God has laid out for us, we can evangelize exactly who God wants us to reach, just by doing our best to live according to his commandments. This is also a part of the universal call to holiness, which not only states that every person is called to be a saint, but also that every person is called to be an apostle—or missionary—of Christ. St. Francis Xavier lived in a Christian era, and had to leave his home in order to evangelize. We, however, live in a post-Christian era, where the majority of people are not God loving people. The era we are living in right now holds the same kind of ignorance of Christ that the apostles lived in. This means that we don’t have to go anywhere to evangelize. We can start being missionaries right in our own home towns. St. Francis and St. Therese weren’t missionaries because of where they went—they were missionaries because of their hearts. There are so many people in our daily lives that don’t know God. Let us live out our call as missionaries and bring Christ to those God has given us. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAre You Called to Be a Missionary?30cf8cb0-02b1-486c-98fe-3eb7f7b6add5Thu, 21 Jan 2021 21:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAre You Called to Be a Missionary? Are you called to be a missionary? You may be one already! Saint Francis Xavier and Saint Therese of Lisieux are co-patrons of missionaries, although they lived very different lives. While St. Francis traveled all over the world proclaiming the gospel of Christ, St. Therese was unable to travel and did what she could in her own town. Both were missionaries in their own right. Being a missionary isn’t about traveling or living a crazy and unpredictable life. It’s about spreading the word of God to those who need to hear it. So the question is, are you called to be a missionary? As baptized Christians, we are all called to be missionaries in our own unique way. By living the life God has laid out for us, we can evangelize exactly who God wants us to reach, just by doing our best to live according to his commandments. This is also a part of the universal call to holiness, which not only states that every person is called to be a saint, but also that every person is called to be an apostle—or missionary—of Christ. St. Francis Xavier lived in a Christian era, and had to leave his home in order to evangelize. We, however, live in a post-Christian era, where the majority of people are not God loving people. The era we are living in right now holds the same kind of ignorance of Christ that the apostles lived in. This means that we don’t have to go anywhere to evangelize. We can start being missionaries right in our own home towns. St. Francis and St. Therese weren’t missionaries because of where they went—they were missionaries because of their hearts. There are so many people in our daily lives that don’t know God. Let us live out our call as missionaries and bring Christ to those God has given us. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Are you called to be a missionary? You may be one already! Saint Francis Xavier and Saint Therese of Lisieux are co-patrons of missionaries, although they lived very different lives. While St. Francis traveled all over the world proclaiming the gospel of Christ, St. Therese was unable to travel and did what she could in her own town. Both were missionaries in their own right. Being a missionary isn’t about traveling or living a crazy and unpredictable life. It’s about spreading the word of God to those who need to hear it. So the question is, are you called to be a missionary? As baptized Christians, we are all called to be missionaries in our own unique way. By living the life God has laid out for us, we can evangelize exactly who God wants us to reach, just by doing our best to live according to his commandments. This is also a part of the universal call to holiness, which not only states that every person is called to be a saint, but also that every person is called to be an apostle—or missionary—of Christ. St. Francis Xavier lived in a Christian era, and had to leave his home in order to evangelize. We, however, live in a post-Christian era, where the majority of people are not God loving people. The era we are living in right now holds the same kind of ignorance of Christ that the apostles lived in. This means that we don’t have to go anywhere to evangelize. We can start being missionaries right in our own home towns. St. Francis and St. Therese weren’t missionaries because of where they went—they were missionaries because of their hearts. There are so many people in our daily lives that don’t know God. Let us live out our call as missionaries and bring Christ to those God has given us. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAre You Called to Be a Missionary?0c085e0b-e41d-489e-910b-5f0f3e87c3a2Thu, 21 Jan 2021 21:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#695 - Genesis 49 - Jacob Blesses His SonsGenesis 49

Genesis 49

full#695 - Genesis 49 - Jacob Blesses His Sonsc4f40788-2862-4bc2-82da-a20c366925d2Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0000937https://216.73.216.191/allTags#319 Are the German Bishops a Danger? - Ed CondonWhat is up with Germany&#8217;s bishops and their attempts to re-write some basic Church teachings? Is a schism in the offing? We asked Ed Condon, one of the founders of the The Pillar, a new &#8220;Catholic media project focused on smart, faithful, and serious journalism, from committed and informed Catholics.&#8221; Cy Kellett: What is up with the German bishops? Ed Condon is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host, and Ed Condon, our guest today, is one of the founders of a n…

What is up with Germany&#8217;s bishops and their attempts to re-write some basic Church teachings? Is a schism in the offing? We asked Ed Condon, one of the founders of the The Pillar, a new &#8220;Catholic media project focused on smart, faithful, and serious journalism, from committed and informed Catholics.&#8221; Cy Kellett: What is up with the German bishops? Ed Condon is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host, and Ed Condon, our guest today, is one of the founders of a n…

#319 Are the German Bishops a Danger? - Ed Condonadef84fa-fa2d-428d-bf32-13bc05c20089Wed, 20 Jan 2021 23:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsI Won 11 World Titles Because They Said I Couldn't - Anna Hemmings MBEMy guest this week is kayaking legend Anna Hemmings MBE. Anna is Britain’s most successful female marathon kayaker with a staggering eleven World and European Championship medals, 9 of them gold. By the age of 24 she had been a World Champion 3 times and competed at the Olympic Games. In 2010 she was awarded an MBE for her services to sport. Hemmings achieved this success against all the odds. She was told by the British head coach that she was not big enough or strong enough to be a great kayaker. She proved him wrong. At the peak of her career, Anna was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and was told by medical experts she might never race again. She battled her way to full recovery and went on to win a further 3 world titles and compete at her second Olympic Games in Beijing 2008. She has become an expert in the field of resilience and high performance. Anna is now an Executive coach and founded Beyond the Barriers, a high performance training consultancy which works globally with leaders and teams giving them practical tools and strategies to enable them to thrive under pressure, build resilience, be mentally tough in challenging environments and deliver world class performance. Anna’s sporting achievements were recognised at the Sunday Times Sports Woman of the Year Awards, where she won the 2005 Champions Award and then again in 2007 when she was voted BBC London Sports Personality of the Year. This week's podcast gave me more realisations than I’ve ever had from a guest before. We spoke about the multiple challenges she faced throughout her career and how despite all of the hardships, she was able to keep going when all the signs were there to give-up. We also delved into her expertise in resilience and high performance, discussing the steps she takes to help people become the greatest version of themselves. Follow Anna: Website - https://www.annahemmings.com/ LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anna-hemmings-mbe Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is kayaking legend Anna Hemmings MBE. Anna is Britain’s most successful female marathon kayaker with a staggering eleven World and European Championship medals, 9 of them gold. By the age of 24 she had been a World Champion 3 times and competed at the Olympic Games. In 2010 she was awarded an MBE for her services to sport. Hemmings achieved this success against all the odds. She was told by the British head coach that she was not big enough or strong enough to be a great kayaker. She proved him wrong. At the peak of her career, Anna was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and was told by medical experts she might never race again. She battled her way to full recovery and went on to win a further 3 world titles and compete at her second Olympic Games in Beijing 2008. She has become an expert in the field of resilience and high performance. Anna is now an Executive coach and founded Beyond the Barriers, a high performance training consultancy which works globally with leaders and teams giving them practical tools and strategies to enable them to thrive under pressure, build resilience, be mentally tough in challenging environments and deliver world class performance. Anna’s sporting achievements were recognised at the Sunday Times Sports Woman of the Year Awards, where she won the 2005 Champions Award and then again in 2007 when she was voted BBC London Sports Personality of the Year. This week's podcast gave me more realisations than I’ve ever had from a guest before. We spoke about the multiple challenges she faced throughout her career and how despite all of the hardships, she was able to keep going when all the signs were there to give-up. We also delved into her expertise in resilience and high performance, discussing the steps she takes to help people become the greatest version of themselves. Follow Anna: Website - https://www.annahemmings.com/ LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anna-hemmings-mbe Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullI Won 11 World Titles Because They Said I Couldn't - Anna Hemmings MBE4d1f8cb7-5dfd-4c29-88a2-fb755883797fTue, 19 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +00005154https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/17/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Moment Before the Moment Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. We can’t predict The Moment, but we can prepare in the moment before The Moment. While no one can predict the future, all of us can learn from the past. While none of us can control when the big moments of our lives are going to happen, all of us can choose what we are doing in the moments before The Moment. Mass Readings from January 17, 2021: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20 John 1:35-42 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. We can’t predict The Moment, but we can prepare in the moment before The Moment. While no one can predict the future, all of us can learn from the past. While none of us can control when the big moments of our lives are going to happen, all of us can choose what we are doing in the moments before The Moment. Mass Readings from January 17, 2021: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20 John 1:35-42 Download the Homily Study

full01/17/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Moment Before the Moment04f101dd-2af4-4f8d-a223-2f4e10cd057fMon, 18 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/17/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Moment Before the Moment Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. We can’t predict The Moment, but we can prepare in the moment before The Moment. While no one can predict the future, all of us can learn from the past. While none of us can control when the big moments of our lives are going to happen, all of us can choose what we are doing in the moments before The Moment. Mass Readings from January 17, 2021: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20 John 1:35-42 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. We can’t predict The Moment, but we can prepare in the moment before The Moment. While no one can predict the future, all of us can learn from the past. While none of us can control when the big moments of our lives are going to happen, all of us can choose what we are doing in the moments before The Moment. Mass Readings from January 17, 2021: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20 John 1:35-42 Download the Homily Study

full01/17/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Moment Before the Moment6b2c9425-2792-4446-a31c-f71f7bca7cf1Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/17/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Moment Before the Moment Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. We can’t predict The Moment, but we can prepare in the moment before The Moment. While no one can predict the future, all of us can learn from the past. While none of us can control when the big moments of our lives are going to happen, all of us can choose what we are doing in the moments before The Moment. Mass Readings from January 17, 2021: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20 John 1:35-42 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. We can’t predict The Moment, but we can prepare in the moment before The Moment. While no one can predict the future, all of us can learn from the past. While none of us can control when the big moments of our lives are going to happen, all of us can choose what we are doing in the moments before The Moment. Mass Readings from January 17, 2021: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20 John 1:35-42 Download the Homily Study

full01/17/21 Hindsight 20/20: The Moment Before the Momenta90501c0-8b09-4c1e-8166-efb133ce7628Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#318 The Lady of All Nations Controversy - Tim StaplesTim Staples joins us for a conversation about just where things stand regarding the alleged apparitions to Ida Peerdeman given new communications from the Vatican. Also, what does all this have to do with the push to dogmatically define Mary with words such as co-redemptrix and mediatrix of all graces? Cy Kellett: The Lady of All Nations, Mediatrix of All Graces. Tim Staples is next. &nbsp; Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. &nbsp; Cy Kellett: There have been lots o…

Tim Staples joins us for a conversation about just where things stand regarding the alleged apparitions to Ida Peerdeman given new communications from the Vatican. Also, what does all this have to do with the push to dogmatically define Mary with words such as co-redemptrix and mediatrix of all graces? Cy Kellett: The Lady of All Nations, Mediatrix of All Graces. Tim Staples is next. &nbsp; Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. &nbsp; Cy Kellett: There have been lots o…

#318 The Lady of All Nations Controversy - Tim Staplescf9c2246-1190-4b63-b30d-0c8dbbcda1baMon, 18 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#181A: You have nothing to ProveLuke 4:1-13 This is part 1 in our short series where we find Jesus being tempted in the desert by the devil. We will learn that &nbsp;the devil is always a slick and slimy one trying to twist God's words. The devil tries to tempt Jesus into proving that He really is God's son. Of course Jesus is God's son! Jesus knows this truth and does not need to prove anything to the devil so He does not fall for it. We learn that we too can remember the truth of whose we are: we are loved children of God. We apply this truth to help us w/ pride or the feeling to prove ourselves. Enjoy and tune in for part 2 next week. To connect, with me, simply go to kbspodcast.com&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 4:1-13 This is part 1 in our short series where we find Jesus being tempted in the desert by the devil. We will learn that &nbsp;the devil is always a slick and slimy one trying to twist God's words. The devil tries to tempt Jesus into proving that He really is God's son. Of course Jesus is God's son! Jesus knows this truth and does not need to prove anything to the devil so He does not fall for it. We learn that we too can remember the truth of whose we are: we are loved children of God. We apply this truth to help us w/ pride or the feeling to prove ourselves. Enjoy and tune in for part 2 next week. To connect, with me, simply go to kbspodcast.com&nbsp; Subscribe for just $2.99 a month to get ALL episodes AD FREE! This is also the BEST way to help support this ministry. SUBSCRIBE HERE&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#181A: You have nothing to Prove52d9247c-5395-4bf9-8302-6fc73dc4afd6Sun, 17 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0000452https://216.73.216.191/allTags#180A: Dan the Great FishThis is our classic fishy tale that is perfect to listen to now that we just finished our story on Jonah. Now, we get to hear what it may have been like for the fish who swallowed Jonah!  Get the FREE fully illustrated Read-A-Loud pdf book for this episode when you join our mailing list on https://www.kbspodcast.com/ I hope you enjoy the story! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is our classic fishy tale that is perfect to listen to now that we just finished our story on Jonah. Now, we get to hear what it may have been like for the fish who swallowed Jonah!  Get the FREE fully illustrated Read-A-Loud pdf book for this episode when you join our mailing list on https://www.kbspodcast.com/ I hope you enjoy the story! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#180A: Dan the Great Fisha3fcabe8-1c3f-4390-9bea-3053903caae3Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000794https://216.73.216.191/allTags“Is This a Sin?” If you begin to sin but don’t follow all the way through… is it still a sin? It depends. We’re offered two different scenarios. In one, the person is prevented from sinning due to external factors that make it impractical or impossible to commit the sin they had planned on. In the second scenario, we see someone preparing to sin, but then freely and rationally choosing not to. The first scenario is a sin, but the second is a virtuous act. Why? Because the second person freely decided not to commit sin, they morally aligned themselves toward the good when they had previously been aimed towards sin. They redirected their will toward God when they could have continued to go against him. In a simpler sense, they were headed down a bad path, but then turned around before making it to their destination. That being said, while the second person did realign themselves toward virtue, the extent to which they consented to this sin ahead of time may be worth a confession. Even though the person chose virtue in the end, their soul was still burdened with those thoughts, and in confession, those burdens are lifted through forgiveness. The beautiful part about our faith is that we have a Savior who is always ready and willing to forgive us. Surrendering our hearts to him creates a living relationship with God, where we trust his knowledge of our hearts, and run to him whenever we are in need of saving.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you begin to sin but don’t follow all the way through… is it still a sin? It depends. We’re offered two different scenarios. In one, the person is prevented from sinning due to external factors that make it impractical or impossible to commit the sin they had planned on. In the second scenario, we see someone preparing to sin, but then freely and rationally choosing not to. The first scenario is a sin, but the second is a virtuous act. Why? Because the second person freely decided not to commit sin, they morally aligned themselves toward the good when they had previously been aimed towards sin. They redirected their will toward God when they could have continued to go against him. In a simpler sense, they were headed down a bad path, but then turned around before making it to their destination. That being said, while the second person did realign themselves toward virtue, the extent to which they consented to this sin ahead of time may be worth a confession. Even though the person chose virtue in the end, their soul was still burdened with those thoughts, and in confession, those burdens are lifted through forgiveness. The beautiful part about our faith is that we have a Savior who is always ready and willing to forgive us. Surrendering our hearts to him creates a living relationship with God, where we trust his knowledge of our hearts, and run to him whenever we are in need of saving.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full“Is This a Sin?”92460dae-2622-48f5-870c-05748d6352edThu, 14 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags“Is This a Sin?” If you begin to sin but don’t follow all the way through… is it still a sin? It depends. We’re offered two different scenarios. In one, the person is prevented from sinning due to external factors that make it impractical or impossible to commit the sin they had planned on. In the second scenario, we see someone preparing to sin, but then freely and rationally choosing not to. The first scenario is a sin, but the second is a virtuous act. Why? Because the second person freely decided not to commit sin, they morally aligned themselves toward the good when they had previously been aimed towards sin. They redirected their will toward God when they could have continued to go against him. In a simpler sense, they were headed down a bad path, but then turned around before making it to their destination. That being said, while the second person did realign themselves toward virtue, the extent to which they consented to this sin ahead of time may be worth a confession. Even though the person chose virtue in the end, their soul was still burdened with those thoughts, and in confession, those burdens are lifted through forgiveness. The beautiful part about our faith is that we have a Savior who is always ready and willing to forgive us. Surrendering our hearts to him creates a living relationship with God, where we trust his knowledge of our hearts, and run to him whenever we are in need of saving.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you begin to sin but don’t follow all the way through… is it still a sin? It depends. We’re offered two different scenarios. In one, the person is prevented from sinning due to external factors that make it impractical or impossible to commit the sin they had planned on. In the second scenario, we see someone preparing to sin, but then freely and rationally choosing not to. The first scenario is a sin, but the second is a virtuous act. Why? Because the second person freely decided not to commit sin, they morally aligned themselves toward the good when they had previously been aimed towards sin. They redirected their will toward God when they could have continued to go against him. In a simpler sense, they were headed down a bad path, but then turned around before making it to their destination. That being said, while the second person did realign themselves toward virtue, the extent to which they consented to this sin ahead of time may be worth a confession. Even though the person chose virtue in the end, their soul was still burdened with those thoughts, and in confession, those burdens are lifted through forgiveness. The beautiful part about our faith is that we have a Savior who is always ready and willing to forgive us. Surrendering our hearts to him creates a living relationship with God, where we trust his knowledge of our hearts, and run to him whenever we are in need of saving.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full“Is This a Sin?”9f08c810-6587-414e-8653-2ad2a3720769Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSermon – Light and DarknessLight and Darkness

Light and Darkness

fullSermon – Light and Darknesse9e570e2-5927-4021-951d-7d976263dbbcThu, 14 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +00001525https://216.73.216.191/allTags#317 Deepak Chopra&#8217;s Jesus - Trent HornAs a leader in New Age thought, Deepak Chopra has taken it upon himself to explain the real meaning of Jesus. But does he shed light on the real Jesus or invent a new Jesus of his own? We asked Trent Horn. Has Deepak Chopra cracked the Jesus code? Trent Horn is next. Cy Kellett: Welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Probably one of the big temptations of us modern people is the temptation to think, &#8220;Now that we&#8217;re here, now that we&#8217;ve arrived in the modern world and we hav…

As a leader in New Age thought, Deepak Chopra has taken it upon himself to explain the real meaning of Jesus. But does he shed light on the real Jesus or invent a new Jesus of his own? We asked Trent Horn. Has Deepak Chopra cracked the Jesus code? Trent Horn is next. Cy Kellett: Welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Probably one of the big temptations of us modern people is the temptation to think, &#8220;Now that we&#8217;re here, now that we&#8217;ve arrived in the modern world and we hav…

#317 Deepak Chopra&#8217;s Jesus - Trent Horn7f313e40-5b5a-4cc5-8c96-adccff4ff7f4Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Secret To A Good Nights Sleep with Stephanie RomiszewskiMy guest this week is Stephanie Romiszewski, an experienced consultant sleep physiologist. Stephanie specialises in complex sleep cases and developing bespoke treatment plans for sleep problems. She is a master in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, disseminating science to the public through television media, medical legal work, and public speaking. She is Channel 4 series sleep expert, an academic researcher and published author. In my chat with Stephanie we covered various topics from common misconceptions about sleep, insomnia, sleeping pills, how to control our dreams, mental health as it pertains to sleep and much more! Follow Stephanie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephsleepyhead/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/sleepyclinic Facebook: Sleepyhead Clinic LinkedIn: Stephanie Romiszewski https://www.sleepyheadclinic.co.uk https://sleepyheadprogram.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Stephanie Romiszewski, an experienced consultant sleep physiologist. Stephanie specialises in complex sleep cases and developing bespoke treatment plans for sleep problems. She is a master in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, disseminating science to the public through television media, medical legal work, and public speaking. She is Channel 4 series sleep expert, an academic researcher and published author. In my chat with Stephanie we covered various topics from common misconceptions about sleep, insomnia, sleeping pills, how to control our dreams, mental health as it pertains to sleep and much more! Follow Stephanie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephsleepyhead/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/sleepyclinic Facebook: Sleepyhead Clinic LinkedIn: Stephanie Romiszewski https://www.sleepyheadclinic.co.uk https://sleepyheadprogram.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullThe Secret To A Good Nights Sleep with Stephanie Romiszewskiffe6226b-8b44-42d3-8e09-5b7f67504fcdTue, 12 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +00003812https://216.73.216.191/allTags#316 Sex Robots Will Destroy Us - Todd AglialoroWe&#8217;re not kidding with this title. Catholic Answers Director of Publishing, Todd Aglialoro joins us for a conversation about the role sex robots could play in the destruction of civilization. Warning: this conversation includes a strong defense of Christian teaching on sexuality. Cy Kellett: We really need to talk about the danger posed by sex robots. Todd Aglialoro is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And today, we talk about a looming threat, and let me warn you …

We&#8217;re not kidding with this title. Catholic Answers Director of Publishing, Todd Aglialoro joins us for a conversation about the role sex robots could play in the destruction of civilization. Warning: this conversation includes a strong defense of Christian teaching on sexuality. Cy Kellett: We really need to talk about the danger posed by sex robots. Todd Aglialoro is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And today, we talk about a looming threat, and let me warn you …

#316 Sex Robots Will Destroy Us - Todd Aglialoro37c975b9-0660-4538-90aa-f915fa60ecc3Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/10/21 You Are My Son Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. At the Incarnation, God joined His divinity to humanity...at the Baptism of Jesus, God identifies with our brokenness. What difference does the Baptism of Jesus make? It means that God doesn't stay away from our sins, but that He takes them upon Himself. Mass Readings from January 10, 2021: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 29:1-4, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Mark 1:7-11

Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. At the Incarnation, God joined His divinity to humanity...at the Baptism of Jesus, God identifies with our brokenness. What difference does the Baptism of Jesus make? It means that God doesn't stay away from our sins, but that He takes them upon Himself. Mass Readings from January 10, 2021: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 29:1-4, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Mark 1:7-11

full01/10/21 You Are My Sonae2e9385-d4d1-4f90-b8c1-138b05425ebeMon, 11 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/10/21 You Are My Son Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. At the Incarnation, God joined His divinity to humanity...at the Baptism of Jesus, God identifies with our brokenness. What difference does the Baptism of Jesus make? It means that God doesn't stay away from our sins, but that He takes them upon Himself. Mass Readings from January 10, 2021: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 29:1-4, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Mark 1:7-11

Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. At the Incarnation, God joined His divinity to humanity...at the Baptism of Jesus, God identifies with our brokenness. What difference does the Baptism of Jesus make? It means that God doesn't stay away from our sins, but that He takes them upon Himself. Mass Readings from January 10, 2021: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 29:1-4, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Mark 1:7-11

full01/10/21 You Are My Sonf29c5a8c-af6e-4d4e-bb93-3c4777cf2fe3Mon, 11 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/10/21 You Are My Son Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. At the Incarnation, God joined His divinity to humanity...at the Baptism of Jesus, God identifies with our brokenness. What difference does the Baptism of Jesus make? It means that God doesn't stay away from our sins, but that He takes them upon Himself. Mass Readings from January 10, 2021: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 29:1-4, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Mark 1:7-11

Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. At the Incarnation, God joined His divinity to humanity...at the Baptism of Jesus, God identifies with our brokenness. What difference does the Baptism of Jesus make? It means that God doesn't stay away from our sins, but that He takes them upon Himself. Mass Readings from January 10, 2021: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalms 29:1-4, 9-10Acts 10:34-38 Mark 1:7-11

full01/10/21 You Are My Sone2952a4b-4ed8-48be-aeff-6c4c46d6474aMon, 11 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#179A: Jonah and the Big Fish (Part 2)Jonah 1:17&amp;2 This is part 2 in our story on Jonah. &nbsp;If you missed part 1, please go back and listen as the stories will build upon themselves. In today's story, we find Jonah in a scary situation. What does Jonah do? He prays! Even though the situation was caused by Jonah's disobedience, we hear him turn to pray. We are reminded we shouldn't be shy to pray to God. Even if the mess we are in is b/c of &nbsp;us, He wants us to talk to Him and He will always be there to listen. &nbsp; To contact me, go to: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonah 1:17&amp;2 This is part 2 in our story on Jonah. &nbsp;If you missed part 1, please go back and listen as the stories will build upon themselves. In today's story, we find Jonah in a scary situation. What does Jonah do? He prays! Even though the situation was caused by Jonah's disobedience, we hear him turn to pray. We are reminded we shouldn't be shy to pray to God. Even if the mess we are in is b/c of &nbsp;us, He wants us to talk to Him and He will always be there to listen. &nbsp; To contact me, go to: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#179A: Jonah and the Big Fish (Part 2)f7fd1e48-2bf6-4fdc-9082-bcf253317cbfSun, 10 Jan 2021 00:59:10 +0000421https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat It Truly Means to Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “Love the sinner, hate the sin”? To some, maybe it’s something that their parents would say to them when they heard them gossiping. Maybe it’s something you were taught in school, or maybe it’s a phrase you’ve mocked or not taken seriously. But this phrase is synonymous with one of the greatest commandments Jesus gave us: to love our neighbor as ourselves. Here’s where the connection comes in: We are all sinners. We are all sinners, yet we want the best for ourselves, and we love ourselves enough to want good things for our lives. Just as we want good things for ourselves despite our sinfulness, we should want the best for our brothers and sisters despite their sinfulness. Sin plagues every human heart. While some may struggle more than others, we are all tempted on a daily basis to turn away from God. To love the sinner and hate the sin is to acknowledge that our brother or sister is constantly being pursued by God. In order to love the sinner, we must love ourselves enough to strive for a better relationship with God. How we view sin starts with how we view our own struggles, and if we are constantly getting down on ourselves about falling into temptation, that attitude will transfer to our brothers and sisters who need our support. To love the sinner and hate the sin—and to love our neighbors as ourselves—we have to be real about what sin is. No one is so far gone that God cannot reach them. He’s pursuing their hearts constantly, and every little victory counts in their walk toward eternity. God is so patient with us. Let’s glorify him and imitate him by being patient with one another— and with ourselves.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “Love the sinner, hate the sin”? To some, maybe it’s something that their parents would say to them when they heard them gossiping. Maybe it’s something you were taught in school, or maybe it’s a phrase you’ve mocked or not taken seriously. But this phrase is synonymous with one of the greatest commandments Jesus gave us: to love our neighbor as ourselves. Here’s where the connection comes in: We are all sinners. We are all sinners, yet we want the best for ourselves, and we love ourselves enough to want good things for our lives. Just as we want good things for ourselves despite our sinfulness, we should want the best for our brothers and sisters despite their sinfulness. Sin plagues every human heart. While some may struggle more than others, we are all tempted on a daily basis to turn away from God. To love the sinner and hate the sin is to acknowledge that our brother or sister is constantly being pursued by God. In order to love the sinner, we must love ourselves enough to strive for a better relationship with God. How we view sin starts with how we view our own struggles, and if we are constantly getting down on ourselves about falling into temptation, that attitude will transfer to our brothers and sisters who need our support. To love the sinner and hate the sin—and to love our neighbors as ourselves—we have to be real about what sin is. No one is so far gone that God cannot reach them. He’s pursuing their hearts constantly, and every little victory counts in their walk toward eternity. God is so patient with us. Let’s glorify him and imitate him by being patient with one another— and with ourselves.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat It Truly Means to Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin0ff84573-2cb0-47f2-bc55-380e24e7d2b0Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat It Truly Means to Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “Love the sinner, hate the sin”? To some, maybe it’s something that their parents would say to them when they heard them gossiping. Maybe it’s something you were taught in school, or maybe it’s a phrase you’ve mocked or not taken seriously. But this phrase is synonymous with one of the greatest commandments Jesus gave us: to love our neighbor as ourselves. Here’s where the connection comes in: We are all sinners. We are all sinners, yet we want the best for ourselves, and we love ourselves enough to want good things for our lives. Just as we want good things for ourselves despite our sinfulness, we should want the best for our brothers and sisters despite their sinfulness. Sin plagues every human heart. While some may struggle more than others, we are all tempted on a daily basis to turn away from God. To love the sinner and hate the sin is to acknowledge that our brother or sister is constantly being pursued by God. In order to love the sinner, we must love ourselves enough to strive for a better relationship with God. How we view sin starts with how we view our own struggles, and if we are constantly getting down on ourselves about falling into temptation, that attitude will transfer to our brothers and sisters who need our support. To love the sinner and hate the sin—and to love our neighbors as ourselves—we have to be real about what sin is. No one is so far gone that God cannot reach them. He’s pursuing their hearts constantly, and every little victory counts in their walk toward eternity. God is so patient with us. Let’s glorify him and imitate him by being patient with one another— and with ourselves.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “Love the sinner, hate the sin”? To some, maybe it’s something that their parents would say to them when they heard them gossiping. Maybe it’s something you were taught in school, or maybe it’s a phrase you’ve mocked or not taken seriously. But this phrase is synonymous with one of the greatest commandments Jesus gave us: to love our neighbor as ourselves. Here’s where the connection comes in: We are all sinners. We are all sinners, yet we want the best for ourselves, and we love ourselves enough to want good things for our lives. Just as we want good things for ourselves despite our sinfulness, we should want the best for our brothers and sisters despite their sinfulness. Sin plagues every human heart. While some may struggle more than others, we are all tempted on a daily basis to turn away from God. To love the sinner and hate the sin is to acknowledge that our brother or sister is constantly being pursued by God. In order to love the sinner, we must love ourselves enough to strive for a better relationship with God. How we view sin starts with how we view our own struggles, and if we are constantly getting down on ourselves about falling into temptation, that attitude will transfer to our brothers and sisters who need our support. To love the sinner and hate the sin—and to love our neighbors as ourselves—we have to be real about what sin is. No one is so far gone that God cannot reach them. He’s pursuing their hearts constantly, and every little victory counts in their walk toward eternity. God is so patient with us. Let’s glorify him and imitate him by being patient with one another— and with ourselves.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat It Truly Means to Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin5bd6cd4b-523e-405c-af77-35ea999fecc0Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 48 – Manasseh and EphraimGenesis 48

Genesis 48

fullGenesis 48 – Manasseh and Ephraimdabb00d0-4f65-4bb2-81ad-b1a59e0ba335Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0000651https://216.73.216.191/allTags#315 Is Drinking Christ&#8217;s Blood Unbiblical? - Karlo BroussardHow can the Catholic Church teach that we actually eat and drink the Body and Blood of Jesus when Scripture forbids partaking of blood in Leviticus 17:10? The author of Meeting the Protestant Challenge, Karlo Broussard, explains why it is acceptable for Jesus to teach us to drink his blood, and, more than that, why it makes sense that he would. Cy Kellett: Is it unbiblical to drink Christ&#8217;s blood? Karlo Broussard, next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and among the th…

How can the Catholic Church teach that we actually eat and drink the Body and Blood of Jesus when Scripture forbids partaking of blood in Leviticus 17:10? The author of Meeting the Protestant Challenge, Karlo Broussard, explains why it is acceptable for Jesus to teach us to drink his blood, and, more than that, why it makes sense that he would. Cy Kellett: Is it unbiblical to drink Christ&#8217;s blood? Karlo Broussard, next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and among the th…

#315 Is Drinking Christ&#8217;s Blood Unbiblical? - Karlo Broussard49cbb7c3-a828-4a75-ba2d-3d6944b64c2dWed, 06 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#314 Is Enola Holmes the Most Evil Movie Ever Made? - Marie BatesModern movies continue to be problematic, promoting twisted popular agendas to young audiences and slipping past adult audiences. How can Catholics respond to movies and television that pose such grave moral challenges? Marie Bates: So, Cy sends me an email about Focus episode ideas, and it just says, &#8220;Is Enola Holmes the most evil movie to ever be made?&#8221; I stormed into his office, I sat down, and here we are. We&#8217;re about to have a great discussion about it. Next on Catholic Answers Focus. Hello, and welcome to Catholic Answers Focus, a podcast for living, understanding, and…

Modern movies continue to be problematic, promoting twisted popular agendas to young audiences and slipping past adult audiences. How can Catholics respond to movies and television that pose such grave moral challenges? Marie Bates: So, Cy sends me an email about Focus episode ideas, and it just says, &#8220;Is Enola Holmes the most evil movie to ever be made?&#8221; I stormed into his office, I sat down, and here we are. We&#8217;re about to have a great discussion about it. Next on Catholic Answers Focus. Hello, and welcome to Catholic Answers Focus, a podcast for living, understanding, and…

#314 Is Enola Holmes the Most Evil Movie Ever Made? - Marie Bates92d825fc-ee46-4aae-97c6-c9cbde5c707bMon, 04 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEverything 2020 Taught Me (part 2)GO LISTEN TO PART 1 IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY! 2020 has been one of the most challenging and uncertain years of most people’s lives. It has made us realise what and who really matters and despite being difficult, has taught me some of the most valuable and life changing lessons. Following last week’s podcast I will continue to delve into these lessons and explain how we can all hope to improve our lives and outlook in 2021. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GO LISTEN TO PART 1 IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY! 2020 has been one of the most challenging and uncertain years of most people’s lives. It has made us realise what and who really matters and despite being difficult, has taught me some of the most valuable and life changing lessons. Following last week’s podcast I will continue to delve into these lessons and explain how we can all hope to improve our lives and outlook in 2021. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullEverything 2020 Taught Me (part 2)61acf84f-7269-44e0-b8f8-5ff673840a37Mon, 04 Jan 2021 05:45:00 +00002101https://216.73.216.191/allTags#178A: Jonah and the BIG Fish PART 1Jonah 1:1-16 This is part 1 in our short series on Jonah. &nbsp;Jonah does not listen to God but instead, tries to run away! There are many ups and downs, twists and turns to this story BUT through it all, God has a plan and never leaves Jonah.&nbsp; Tune in on your favorite podcast platform to hear this exciting story.&nbsp; To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonah 1:1-16 This is part 1 in our short series on Jonah. &nbsp;Jonah does not listen to God but instead, tries to run away! There are many ups and downs, twists and turns to this story BUT through it all, God has a plan and never leaves Jonah.&nbsp; Tune in on your favorite podcast platform to hear this exciting story.&nbsp; To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#178A: Jonah and the BIG Fish PART 1eb3a6da5-89e5-4e83-a361-e8036517e5e1Sat, 02 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000720https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStruggle Is Necessary It may sound counterintuitive, but choosing the harder path may make our life easier. Here’s why: When caterpillars go into their cocoons for hibernation, they struggle against the barrier of the cocoon for months on end, trying to get out. It’s only when their wings have developed and they’re strong enough to fly that they are able to break free and escape. If a caterpillar were to somehow get set free from its cocoon before it was strong enough to escape on its own, it wouldn’t be able to fly, and would eventually die. The same is true in a way for us. When we face struggles in life, they have great potential to make us stronger. Not only do hard things make us stronger, but they prepare us more for harder temptations, trials, and suffering in the future. In a way, we are made more able to handle future struggles because of the little hard choices we make daily. Some struggles are greater than others, and maybe there are some things that you are constantly trying to avoid because they are so hard for you to do. But nevertheless, these are the struggles that you are faced with. These are the things God wants to make you stronger through. Because he knows what you need to continue on your path, and he knows that these struggles are not only going to make you stronger, but will intensify the victories he has prepared for you. There are some things that come from struggle that are so much more glorious than a scare-free life, and the Lord is ready to show you what triumphs he has in store for you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It may sound counterintuitive, but choosing the harder path may make our life easier. Here’s why: When caterpillars go into their cocoons for hibernation, they struggle against the barrier of the cocoon for months on end, trying to get out. It’s only when their wings have developed and they’re strong enough to fly that they are able to break free and escape. If a caterpillar were to somehow get set free from its cocoon before it was strong enough to escape on its own, it wouldn’t be able to fly, and would eventually die. The same is true in a way for us. When we face struggles in life, they have great potential to make us stronger. Not only do hard things make us stronger, but they prepare us more for harder temptations, trials, and suffering in the future. In a way, we are made more able to handle future struggles because of the little hard choices we make daily. Some struggles are greater than others, and maybe there are some things that you are constantly trying to avoid because they are so hard for you to do. But nevertheless, these are the struggles that you are faced with. These are the things God wants to make you stronger through. Because he knows what you need to continue on your path, and he knows that these struggles are not only going to make you stronger, but will intensify the victories he has prepared for you. There are some things that come from struggle that are so much more glorious than a scare-free life, and the Lord is ready to show you what triumphs he has in store for you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullStruggle Is Necessary9bbcb403-5f92-4354-aff5-26ee13978ae5Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStruggle Is Necessary It may sound counterintuitive, but choosing the harder path may make our life easier. Here’s why: When caterpillars go into their cocoons for hibernation, they struggle against the barrier of the cocoon for months on end, trying to get out. It’s only when their wings have developed and they’re strong enough to fly that they are able to break free and escape. If a caterpillar were to somehow get set free from its cocoon before it was strong enough to escape on its own, it wouldn’t be able to fly, and would eventually die. The same is true in a way for us. When we face struggles in life, they have great potential to make us stronger. Not only do hard things make us stronger, but they prepare us more for harder temptations, trials, and suffering in the future. In a way, we are made more able to handle future struggles because of the little hard choices we make daily. Some struggles are greater than others, and maybe there are some things that you are constantly trying to avoid because they are so hard for you to do. But nevertheless, these are the struggles that you are faced with. These are the things God wants to make you stronger through. Because he knows what you need to continue on your path, and he knows that these struggles are not only going to make you stronger, but will intensify the victories he has prepared for you. There are some things that come from struggle that are so much more glorious than a scare-free life, and the Lord is ready to show you what triumphs he has in store for you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It may sound counterintuitive, but choosing the harder path may make our life easier. Here’s why: When caterpillars go into their cocoons for hibernation, they struggle against the barrier of the cocoon for months on end, trying to get out. It’s only when their wings have developed and they’re strong enough to fly that they are able to break free and escape. If a caterpillar were to somehow get set free from its cocoon before it was strong enough to escape on its own, it wouldn’t be able to fly, and would eventually die. The same is true in a way for us. When we face struggles in life, they have great potential to make us stronger. Not only do hard things make us stronger, but they prepare us more for harder temptations, trials, and suffering in the future. In a way, we are made more able to handle future struggles because of the little hard choices we make daily. Some struggles are greater than others, and maybe there are some things that you are constantly trying to avoid because they are so hard for you to do. But nevertheless, these are the struggles that you are faced with. These are the things God wants to make you stronger through. Because he knows what you need to continue on your path, and he knows that these struggles are not only going to make you stronger, but will intensify the victories he has prepared for you. There are some things that come from struggle that are so much more glorious than a scare-free life, and the Lord is ready to show you what triumphs he has in store for you.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullStruggle Is Necessaryd68272c4-adde-4b4e-9285-fb52520a4cfcThu, 31 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 47 – More FamineGenesis 47

Genesis 47

fullGenesis 47 – More Famine424af06a-beba-40c7-adfc-ec089e4aa63cThu, 31 Dec 2020 13:30:00 +0000688https://216.73.216.191/allTags#313 Journalism and Truth - Tim RylandTim Ryland, editor of Catholic Answers Magazine helps us close 2020 with a reflection on the state of journalism. Specifically, given the parlous state of journalism, how can anyone know the truth about what the heck is going on? Cy: I don&#8217;t know how to know the truth about anything anymore. Tim Ryland from Catholic Answers Magazine helps me next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And when it comes to certain things, it&#8217;s easy to know the truth. If it&#8217;s in th…

Tim Ryland, editor of Catholic Answers Magazine helps us close 2020 with a reflection on the state of journalism. Specifically, given the parlous state of journalism, how can anyone know the truth about what the heck is going on? Cy: I don&#8217;t know how to know the truth about anything anymore. Tim Ryland from Catholic Answers Magazine helps me next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And when it comes to certain things, it&#8217;s easy to know the truth. If it&#8217;s in th…

#313 Journalism and Truth - Tim Ryland1e0a2c43-394c-4e2a-ba3b-a165d652aa41Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#312 Is Baptism Really Necessary? - Karlo BroussardHow can the Catholic Church teach that baptism is necessary for salvation when the Bible shows people receiving the Holy Spirit before baptism and Paul tells us that Christ did not send him to baptize but to preach the gospel? The author of Meeting the Protestant Challenge, Karlo Broussard, explains. Cy Kellet: Is baptism necessary for our salvation? Karlo Broussard is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And I have to admit, as a cradle Catholic, as a Catholic from before …

How can the Catholic Church teach that baptism is necessary for salvation when the Bible shows people receiving the Holy Spirit before baptism and Paul tells us that Christ did not send him to baptize but to preach the gospel? The author of Meeting the Protestant Challenge, Karlo Broussard, explains. Cy Kellet: Is baptism necessary for our salvation? Karlo Broussard is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And I have to admit, as a cradle Catholic, as a Catholic from before …

#312 Is Baptism Really Necessary? - Karlo Broussardb0e78c10-8ae3-42fa-81a0-b6ded4846762Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEverything 2020 Taught Me (Part 1)It’s coming to that time of year when everyone starts to reminisce about the year that has just been and thinks about the changes they can make to have a better, happier future... The thing is though, this year has been different to any other that has gone before! It’s been difficult, it’s been a struggle, it’s been heartbreaking! Within the hard times of life we tend to learn more about ourselves and who we are. For that reason, I’ve decided to host a two part end of year special podcast episode to take a look back at the biggest lessons I’ve learnt during one of the hardest year of our lives and how we can try and make 2021 a better year. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s coming to that time of year when everyone starts to reminisce about the year that has just been and thinks about the changes they can make to have a better, happier future... The thing is though, this year has been different to any other that has gone before! It’s been difficult, it’s been a struggle, it’s been heartbreaking! Within the hard times of life we tend to learn more about ourselves and who we are. For that reason, I’ve decided to host a two part end of year special podcast episode to take a look back at the biggest lessons I’ve learnt during one of the hardest year of our lives and how we can try and make 2021 a better year. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullEverything 2020 Taught Me (Part 1)947bb418-1b17-4999-903a-c99c8200a034Mon, 28 Dec 2020 05:45:00 +00002220https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/27/20 Holy Families Homily from the Mass of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Parents are not powerless. It can be so easy for parents to feel powerless when it comes to passing on the faith to their families. But there are four powerful tools every parent can employ to help their families become holy families. Mass Readings from December 27, 2020: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-51 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 2:22-40

Homily from the Mass of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Parents are not powerless. It can be so easy for parents to feel powerless when it comes to passing on the faith to their families. But there are four powerful tools every parent can employ to help their families become holy families. Mass Readings from December 27, 2020: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-51 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 2:22-40

full12/27/20 Holy Familiesbd7f945b-545e-43e8-8375-32e5cb4a6ea7Sun, 27 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/27/20 Holy Families Homily from the Mass of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Parents are not powerless. It can be so easy for parents to feel powerless when it comes to passing on the faith to their families. But there are four powerful tools every parent can employ to help their families become holy families. Mass Readings from December 27, 2020: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-51 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 2:22-40

Homily from the Mass of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Parents are not powerless. It can be so easy for parents to feel powerless when it comes to passing on the faith to their families. But there are four powerful tools every parent can employ to help their families become holy families. Mass Readings from December 27, 2020: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-51 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 2:22-40

full12/27/20 Holy Familiesd1524682-e4a5-41a1-a851-dc7f3a638e02Sun, 27 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/27/20 Holy Families Homily from the Mass of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Parents are not powerless. It can be so easy for parents to feel powerless when it comes to passing on the faith to their families. But there are four powerful tools every parent can employ to help their families become holy families. Mass Readings from December 27, 2020: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-51 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 2:22-40

Homily from the Mass of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Parents are not powerless. It can be so easy for parents to feel powerless when it comes to passing on the faith to their families. But there are four powerful tools every parent can employ to help their families become holy families. Mass Readings from December 27, 2020: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalms 128:1-51 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 2:22-40

full12/27/20 Holy Familiesf91ba14d-6806-4258-9fae-c2c5c796cf4bSun, 27 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf You Think This Year Was Supposed to Be Different We might have had different plans for this year, but were they really supposed to happen? We all wonder whether we’re actually following God’s will for us, but the reality is that, unless we are directly going against the Lord in some way, we are doing his will by just living our life. Wherever this year has taken us, whatever it has us doing, is exactly where God wants us to be. This is one of the joys of being a faithful Christian: as long as we are following the laws of the Lord, we can never be outside his will. This is true even today, as everything we thought we knew about this year was turned on its head. We may have had radically different plans and expectations for where we’d be now, or what we’d be doing, but it wasn’t the will of God. God has us exactly where he wants us, and as long as we remain faithful to him, we’ll follow the path that he’s paved for our lives. So, what if we’re not following the Lord? This is what the call of repentance is all about: if we’re not following the Lord, then we get to change the course of our lives and turn toward him through confession and penance. And you know when a perfect time for this is? Christmas! Because of Christmas, our lives don’t have to be a lost cause, or a dead end. Because God gave his only begotten son to us, we can turn our lives around and aim them at the light of Christ. It’s through the incarnation that eternal life with God became a possibility, and that repentance was born. Because Christ came to earth, we can use our lives to follow the will of God, even after steering off course. We now have a future, through the power of our Father’s love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We might have had different plans for this year, but were they really supposed to happen? We all wonder whether we’re actually following God’s will for us, but the reality is that, unless we are directly going against the Lord in some way, we are doing his will by just living our life. Wherever this year has taken us, whatever it has us doing, is exactly where God wants us to be. This is one of the joys of being a faithful Christian: as long as we are following the laws of the Lord, we can never be outside his will. This is true even today, as everything we thought we knew about this year was turned on its head. We may have had radically different plans and expectations for where we’d be now, or what we’d be doing, but it wasn’t the will of God. God has us exactly where he wants us, and as long as we remain faithful to him, we’ll follow the path that he’s paved for our lives. So, what if we’re not following the Lord? This is what the call of repentance is all about: if we’re not following the Lord, then we get to change the course of our lives and turn toward him through confession and penance. And you know when a perfect time for this is? Christmas! Because of Christmas, our lives don’t have to be a lost cause, or a dead end. Because God gave his only begotten son to us, we can turn our lives around and aim them at the light of Christ. It’s through the incarnation that eternal life with God became a possibility, and that repentance was born. Because Christ came to earth, we can use our lives to follow the will of God, even after steering off course. We now have a future, through the power of our Father’s love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf You Think This Year Was Supposed to Be Differentad0b9747-16eb-4d2f-a070-eda8efa6b3d8Fri, 25 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf You Think This Year Was Supposed to Be Different We might have had different plans for this year, but were they really supposed to happen? We all wonder whether we’re actually following God’s will for us, but the reality is that, unless we are directly going against the Lord in some way, we are doing his will by just living our life. Wherever this year has taken us, whatever it has us doing, is exactly where God wants us to be. This is one of the joys of being a faithful Christian: as long as we are following the laws of the Lord, we can never be outside his will. This is true even today, as everything we thought we knew about this year was turned on its head. We may have had radically different plans and expectations for where we’d be now, or what we’d be doing, but it wasn’t the will of God. God has us exactly where he wants us, and as long as we remain faithful to him, we’ll follow the path that he’s paved for our lives. So, what if we’re not following the Lord? This is what the call of repentance is all about: if we’re not following the Lord, then we get to change the course of our lives and turn toward him through confession and penance. And you know when a perfect time for this is? Christmas! Because of Christmas, our lives don’t have to be a lost cause, or a dead end. Because God gave his only begotten son to us, we can turn our lives around and aim them at the light of Christ. It’s through the incarnation that eternal life with God became a possibility, and that repentance was born. Because Christ came to earth, we can use our lives to follow the will of God, even after steering off course. We now have a future, through the power of our Father’s love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We might have had different plans for this year, but were they really supposed to happen? We all wonder whether we’re actually following God’s will for us, but the reality is that, unless we are directly going against the Lord in some way, we are doing his will by just living our life. Wherever this year has taken us, whatever it has us doing, is exactly where God wants us to be. This is one of the joys of being a faithful Christian: as long as we are following the laws of the Lord, we can never be outside his will. This is true even today, as everything we thought we knew about this year was turned on its head. We may have had radically different plans and expectations for where we’d be now, or what we’d be doing, but it wasn’t the will of God. God has us exactly where he wants us, and as long as we remain faithful to him, we’ll follow the path that he’s paved for our lives. So, what if we’re not following the Lord? This is what the call of repentance is all about: if we’re not following the Lord, then we get to change the course of our lives and turn toward him through confession and penance. And you know when a perfect time for this is? Christmas! Because of Christmas, our lives don’t have to be a lost cause, or a dead end. Because God gave his only begotten son to us, we can turn our lives around and aim them at the light of Christ. It’s through the incarnation that eternal life with God became a possibility, and that repentance was born. Because Christ came to earth, we can use our lives to follow the will of God, even after steering off course. We now have a future, through the power of our Father’s love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf You Think This Year Was Supposed to Be Different291b6861-aa3c-4e12-afad-2933b9a0b9acFri, 25 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/20 Taken Homily from the Mass of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). Why is He there? We have become more comfortable with the "completed" past than the unknown future. Rather than desiring to launch into the challenge of the future, many of us have become paralyzed by fear of the future. When we are rooted in the Word of God each day, we become more rooted in God Himself each day. When we are rooted in the Lord, there is no room for fear of the future. Mass Readings from December 25, 2020: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98:1-6Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

Homily from the Mass of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). Why is He there? We have become more comfortable with the "completed" past than the unknown future. Rather than desiring to launch into the challenge of the future, many of us have become paralyzed by fear of the future. When we are rooted in the Word of God each day, we become more rooted in God Himself each day. When we are rooted in the Lord, there is no room for fear of the future. Mass Readings from December 25, 2020: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98:1-6Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

full12/25/20 Takenb2ca7a18-9da1-4b3e-b04b-7fb3665e53b1Fri, 25 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/20 Taken Homily from the Mass of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). Why is He there? We have become more comfortable with the "completed" past than the unknown future. Rather than desiring to launch into the challenge of the future, many of us have become paralyzed by fear of the future. When we are rooted in the Word of God each day, we become more rooted in God Himself each day. When we are rooted in the Lord, there is no room for fear of the future. Mass Readings from December 25, 2020: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98:1-6Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

Homily from the Mass of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). Why is He there? We have become more comfortable with the "completed" past than the unknown future. Rather than desiring to launch into the challenge of the future, many of us have become paralyzed by fear of the future. When we are rooted in the Word of God each day, we become more rooted in God Himself each day. When we are rooted in the Lord, there is no room for fear of the future. Mass Readings from December 25, 2020: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98:1-6Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

full12/25/20 Taken30583091-124f-4987-a290-7821373f5b84Fri, 25 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/20 Taken Homily from the Mass of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). Why is He there? We have become more comfortable with the "completed" past than the unknown future. Rather than desiring to launch into the challenge of the future, many of us have become paralyzed by fear of the future. When we are rooted in the Word of God each day, we become more rooted in God Himself each day. When we are rooted in the Lord, there is no room for fear of the future. Mass Readings from December 25, 2020: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98:1-6Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

Homily from the Mass of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). Why is He there? We have become more comfortable with the "completed" past than the unknown future. Rather than desiring to launch into the challenge of the future, many of us have become paralyzed by fear of the future. When we are rooted in the Word of God each day, we become more rooted in God Himself each day. When we are rooted in the Lord, there is no room for fear of the future. Mass Readings from December 25, 2020: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98:1-6Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

full12/25/20 Taken8fa38dfe-cab9-427f-8988-9c18a9284247Fri, 25 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 46 – Jacob Comes to EgyptGenesis 46

Genesis 46

fullGenesis 46 – Jacob Comes to Egypte1ce3765-ba72-4034-8716-166cae8e6b68Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:30:00 +0000575https://216.73.216.191/allTags#311 The Perfection of the Nativity - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.The coming of the Lord as a babe in Bethlehem is perfectly arranged by the Lord. Drawing on Thomas Aquinas, Father Hugh Barbour explains some of the ways God arranged for his son to be born in just the right way, place, and time. Cy Kellett: Every single detail of the nativity is perfect. Father Hugh Barbour is next. Hello and welcome to Catholic Answers Focus, the podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. And man, if you want to have a good time with Father Hugh Barbour, get him talking about the baby Jesus. He loves the baby Jesus.…

The coming of the Lord as a babe in Bethlehem is perfectly arranged by the Lord. Drawing on Thomas Aquinas, Father Hugh Barbour explains some of the ways God arranged for his son to be born in just the right way, place, and time. Cy Kellett: Every single detail of the nativity is perfect. Father Hugh Barbour is next. Hello and welcome to Catholic Answers Focus, the podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. And man, if you want to have a good time with Father Hugh Barbour, get him talking about the baby Jesus. He loves the baby Jesus.…

#311 The Perfection of the Nativity - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.f810fec2-aef2-47c7-b22b-1d16b792b5e5Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#310 Distraction in Prayer - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Understanding what prayer is goes a long way when tacking problems with distraction in prayer. Father Hugh and Cy discuss how to start praying, and what distraction in prayer means, which is maybe less than you think. Cy Kellett: Distracted in prayer? Father Hugh Barbour with help next. Hello and welcome to Catholic Answers Focus, the podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and I get distracted constantly. Wait, should I start again? What was I saying? No. I get distracted constantly and my prayer life is full of distractions, and…

Understanding what prayer is goes a long way when tacking problems with distraction in prayer. Father Hugh and Cy discuss how to start praying, and what distraction in prayer means, which is maybe less than you think. Cy Kellett: Distracted in prayer? Father Hugh Barbour with help next. Hello and welcome to Catholic Answers Focus, the podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and I get distracted constantly. Wait, should I start again? What was I saying? No. I get distracted constantly and my prayer life is full of distractions, and…

#310 Distraction in Prayer - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.1ecd90e2-0141-4514-80e7-251f8a92b4f2Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWorld Leading Psychologist: How to Succeed in Life & Work - Jamil QureshiThis week I met with high performance expert and psychologist, Jamil Qureshi and delved into the secrets behind unlocking your own potential and mastering your mind. Jamil has worked with some of the biggest businesses, sports teams and individuals to help them reach the highest level of performance. In this episode he reveals the hidden secrets behind their success… And how YOU can use them to your advantage! Follow Jamil: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-qureshi-494661a/ Twitter - @Jamil_Qureshi Website - https://www.jamilqureshi.com/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I met with high performance expert and psychologist, Jamil Qureshi and delved into the secrets behind unlocking your own potential and mastering your mind. Jamil has worked with some of the biggest businesses, sports teams and individuals to help them reach the highest level of performance. In this episode he reveals the hidden secrets behind their success… And how YOU can use them to your advantage! Follow Jamil: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-qureshi-494661a/ Twitter - @Jamil_Qureshi Website - https://www.jamilqureshi.com/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWorld Leading Psychologist: How to Succeed in Life & Work - Jamil Qureshi79b0fed9-6100-40b6-834c-cbbcf6a7fd78Mon, 21 Dec 2020 05:30:00 +00003980https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/20/20 Silent Waiting Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Silence magnifies and waiting purifies. Waiting is not meant to be wasted. The chance to wait in silence is often given by God to serve a purpose...above all to change our faith into something new. Mass Readings from December 20, 2020: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 Psalms 89:2-5, 27, 29Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Silence magnifies and waiting purifies. Waiting is not meant to be wasted. The chance to wait in silence is often given by God to serve a purpose...above all to change our faith into something new. Mass Readings from December 20, 2020: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 Psalms 89:2-5, 27, 29Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38

full12/20/20 Silent Waitingeb8adf78-6cd3-4632-91cd-6b115c297488Sun, 20 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/20/20 Silent Waiting Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Silence magnifies and waiting purifies. Waiting is not meant to be wasted. The chance to wait in silence is often given by God to serve a purpose...above all to change our faith into something new. Mass Readings from December 20, 2020: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 Psalms 89:2-5, 27, 29Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Silence magnifies and waiting purifies. Waiting is not meant to be wasted. The chance to wait in silence is often given by God to serve a purpose...above all to change our faith into something new. Mass Readings from December 20, 2020: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 Psalms 89:2-5, 27, 29Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38

full12/20/20 Silent Waitingfdea67b9-6e1c-4a75-9008-0757e648eb74Sun, 20 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/20/20 Silent Waiting Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Silence magnifies and waiting purifies. Waiting is not meant to be wasted. The chance to wait in silence is often given by God to serve a purpose...above all to change our faith into something new. Mass Readings from December 20, 2020: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 Psalms 89:2-5, 27, 29Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Silence magnifies and waiting purifies. Waiting is not meant to be wasted. The chance to wait in silence is often given by God to serve a purpose...above all to change our faith into something new. Mass Readings from December 20, 2020: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 Psalms 89:2-5, 27, 29Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38

full12/20/20 Silent Waiting29752bf0-3f5d-4095-ab31-dd07ce2a354aSun, 20 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Most Important Part of Any Conversation It’s those last five minutes of conversation with someone that makes them feel like a number or like a known and loved individual. We’ve all had conversations that makes us feel like the other person doesn’t really care to be talking to us. But we’ve also had conversations that stick with us because the person we talked to made us feel so loved that we can’t help but be uplifted by them. This is what those last five minutes are all about: making the other person feel wanted, known, and loved. This is true of any relationship; even our relationship with God, in prayer. How are we spending those last five minutes of prayer? Are we letting our minds drift to other things, or are we giving God our full attention? Jesus gave so much during his time on Earth. Just as he continually gave his time to those around him, we are called to do the same. Use the last five minutes with anyone you’re talking to—including God—to show them what they mean to you and to make them feel worth paying attention to.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It’s those last five minutes of conversation with someone that makes them feel like a number or like a known and loved individual. We’ve all had conversations that makes us feel like the other person doesn’t really care to be talking to us. But we’ve also had conversations that stick with us because the person we talked to made us feel so loved that we can’t help but be uplifted by them. This is what those last five minutes are all about: making the other person feel wanted, known, and loved. This is true of any relationship; even our relationship with God, in prayer. How are we spending those last five minutes of prayer? Are we letting our minds drift to other things, or are we giving God our full attention? Jesus gave so much during his time on Earth. Just as he continually gave his time to those around him, we are called to do the same. Use the last five minutes with anyone you’re talking to—including God—to show them what they mean to you and to make them feel worth paying attention to.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Most Important Part of Any Conversationd00acb5e-0e3b-4308-bf37-bfb6048386b8Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Most Important Part of Any Conversation It’s those last five minutes of conversation with someone that makes them feel like a number or like a known and loved individual. We’ve all had conversations that makes us feel like the other person doesn’t really care to be talking to us. But we’ve also had conversations that stick with us because the person we talked to made us feel so loved that we can’t help but be uplifted by them. This is what those last five minutes are all about: making the other person feel wanted, known, and loved. This is true of any relationship; even our relationship with God, in prayer. How are we spending those last five minutes of prayer? Are we letting our minds drift to other things, or are we giving God our full attention? Jesus gave so much during his time on Earth. Just as he continually gave his time to those around him, we are called to do the same. Use the last five minutes with anyone you’re talking to—including God—to show them what they mean to you and to make them feel worth paying attention to.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It’s those last five minutes of conversation with someone that makes them feel like a number or like a known and loved individual. We’ve all had conversations that makes us feel like the other person doesn’t really care to be talking to us. But we’ve also had conversations that stick with us because the person we talked to made us feel so loved that we can’t help but be uplifted by them. This is what those last five minutes are all about: making the other person feel wanted, known, and loved. This is true of any relationship; even our relationship with God, in prayer. How are we spending those last five minutes of prayer? Are we letting our minds drift to other things, or are we giving God our full attention? Jesus gave so much during his time on Earth. Just as he continually gave his time to those around him, we are called to do the same. Use the last five minutes with anyone you’re talking to—including God—to show them what they mean to you and to make them feel worth paying attention to.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Most Important Part of Any Conversation1f68a53d-32f0-4e64-a3dc-d7f2d5186bd7Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 45 – Joseph RevealedGenesis 45

Genesis 45

fullGenesis 45 – Joseph Revealed063cf03b-40ed-4e75-9f33-900a84bcfa2eThu, 17 Dec 2020 13:30:00 +0000742https://216.73.216.191/allTags#309 Victims of the Sexual Revolution - Bishop Thomas John PaprockiOur society has all but given up on protecting the innocence of children. This is a grave matter, one the Catholic Church must speak up against, and Bishop Thomas Paprocki joins us to do just that. Cy Kellett: How did the modern world turn out to be so abusive of children? Bishop Thomas Paprocki, next. Hello and welcome to Catholic Answers Focus, the podcast for living, understanding, and defending your faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And today we tackle a tough subject with a tough Bishop. Let me just say it right out. The modern world has become abusive of children. We congratulate …

Our society has all but given up on protecting the innocence of children. This is a grave matter, one the Catholic Church must speak up against, and Bishop Thomas Paprocki joins us to do just that. Cy Kellett: How did the modern world turn out to be so abusive of children? Bishop Thomas Paprocki, next. Hello and welcome to Catholic Answers Focus, the podcast for living, understanding, and defending your faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And today we tackle a tough subject with a tough Bishop. Let me just say it right out. The modern world has become abusive of children. We congratulate …

#309 Victims of the Sexual Revolution - Bishop Thomas John Paprockib62ec2e9-10b6-499f-bc25-203020b82d69Wed, 16 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/13/20 "I Am Not" Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. No one can take from you what doesn’t belong to you. We all have the temptation to pretend to be someone or something other than we are. To pass ourselves off as someone else…to be an imposter. We do this most often when we know the truth but live in fear of the truth. John the Baptist shows us what it looks like to know the truth and live in the freedom of the truth. Mass Readings from December 13, 2020: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 Luke 1:46-50, 53-541 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28

Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. No one can take from you what doesn’t belong to you. We all have the temptation to pretend to be someone or something other than we are. To pass ourselves off as someone else…to be an imposter. We do this most often when we know the truth but live in fear of the truth. John the Baptist shows us what it looks like to know the truth and live in the freedom of the truth. Mass Readings from December 13, 2020: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 Luke 1:46-50, 53-541 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28

full12/13/20 "I Am Not"22969604-f2b9-46da-8ee2-9e8c7745d0a7Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/13/20 "I Am Not" Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. No one can take from you what doesn’t belong to you. We all have the temptation to pretend to be someone or something other than we are. To pass ourselves off as someone else…to be an imposter. We do this most often when we know the truth but live in fear of the truth. John the Baptist shows us what it looks like to know the truth and live in the freedom of the truth. Mass Readings from December 13, 2020: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 Luke 1:46-50, 53-541 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28

Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. No one can take from you what doesn’t belong to you. We all have the temptation to pretend to be someone or something other than we are. To pass ourselves off as someone else…to be an imposter. We do this most often when we know the truth but live in fear of the truth. John the Baptist shows us what it looks like to know the truth and live in the freedom of the truth. Mass Readings from December 13, 2020: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 Luke 1:46-50, 53-541 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28

full12/13/20 "I Am Not"4c1807e1-7ccc-4426-ac51-225f1501aee6Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/13/20 "I Am Not" Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. No one can take from you what doesn’t belong to you. We all have the temptation to pretend to be someone or something other than we are. To pass ourselves off as someone else…to be an imposter. We do this most often when we know the truth but live in fear of the truth. John the Baptist shows us what it looks like to know the truth and live in the freedom of the truth. Mass Readings from December 13, 2020: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 Luke 1:46-50, 53-541 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28

Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. No one can take from you what doesn’t belong to you. We all have the temptation to pretend to be someone or something other than we are. To pass ourselves off as someone else…to be an imposter. We do this most often when we know the truth but live in fear of the truth. John the Baptist shows us what it looks like to know the truth and live in the freedom of the truth. Mass Readings from December 13, 2020: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 Luke 1:46-50, 53-541 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28

full12/13/20 "I Am Not"ba17ec7b-4af8-4592-90d3-9f4a7dde5bdeMon, 14 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJoe Wicks on Addiction, Childhood Trauma, Depression And World DominationThis week I have a recurring guest, the man who helped the lives of people around the globe during lockdown when they needed it most, Joe Wicks. After we last spoke he achieved his dream and has recently been awarded an MBE but when it had finished it led to Joe feeling lost and a notion of lack of purpose, he still has struggles that on the surface you would never imagine he had! Joe talks open and honestly about addiction, childhood Trauma and depression. These are just a handful of topics we cover in this week's episode, this is the Joe you don't know. Honestly, this is one of the most EMOTIONAL discussions I've ever taken part in and you need to hear it. Topics: - Achieving my ultimate goal in 18 weeks - Feeling lost - Goals going forwards - Your childhood - You must be really busy - Marriage, tell me where I’m going wrong - Therapy - Psychedelics & mental health - If you were to die today what would you regret - Social media - What roll does money play in your life? Sponsor - https://uk.huel.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I have a recurring guest, the man who helped the lives of people around the globe during lockdown when they needed it most, Joe Wicks. After we last spoke he achieved his dream and has recently been awarded an MBE but when it had finished it led to Joe feeling lost and a notion of lack of purpose, he still has struggles that on the surface you would never imagine he had! Joe talks open and honestly about addiction, childhood Trauma and depression. These are just a handful of topics we cover in this week's episode, this is the Joe you don't know. Honestly, this is one of the most EMOTIONAL discussions I've ever taken part in and you need to hear it. Topics: - Achieving my ultimate goal in 18 weeks - Feeling lost - Goals going forwards - Your childhood - You must be really busy - Marriage, tell me where I’m going wrong - Therapy - Psychedelics & mental health - If you were to die today what would you regret - Social media - What roll does money play in your life? Sponsor - https://uk.huel.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullJoe Wicks on Addiction, Childhood Trauma, Depression And World Domination0fb8d28c-92a4-4763-b69e-acfee83b7562Mon, 14 Dec 2020 05:30:00 +00004982https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAnswering Your Questions About Mary and Her Immaculate Conception Truly loving Mary will never lessen our faith in God, or take attention away from Christ. Here’s why: The Church has 4 dogmas regarding our Blessed Mother. They are… Jesus gave Mary to all of us as our Mother during his crucifixion Mary was immaculately conceived without original sin Mary was assumed into Heaven after the resurrection of Christ Mary was a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Christ Today’s video is focusing on the second dogma dealing with Mary’s immaculate conception. It’s Mary’s preservation of soul that made it possible for Christ to be conceived in her through the Holy Spirit. So if Mary was able to be saved from original sin, why wasn’t I? The answer is simple: everyone has a role to play in the plan of God, but our role is different from Mary’s. God gives us everything we need to accomplish the role he’s entrusted to us. We are all born with specific and unique gifts, talents, and graces that make us who we are. There may be a lot of different things that we want to do, and maybe we’ve already done some of those things, but there are specific things we were made to do. The immaculate conception not only shows us the love God has for our salvation and our lives, but it also shows that he will give us everything we need to do the things we were called to do: the very purpose for our existence. If God could immaculately conceive Mary without original sin in the womb of Saint Anne, think about how many graces he can bestow upon us! This feast day is an opportunity to glorify God and thank him for all he has given us, and all he gave Mary so she could answer the call of Blessed Mother. The more we learn about and love her, the more we see the beauty and intentionality of Christ in our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Truly loving Mary will never lessen our faith in God, or take attention away from Christ. Here’s why: The Church has 4 dogmas regarding our Blessed Mother. They are… Jesus gave Mary to all of us as our Mother during his crucifixion Mary was immaculately conceived without original sin Mary was assumed into Heaven after the resurrection of Christ Mary was a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Christ Today’s video is focusing on the second dogma dealing with Mary’s immaculate conception. It’s Mary’s preservation of soul that made it possible for Christ to be conceived in her through the Holy Spirit. So if Mary was able to be saved from original sin, why wasn’t I? The answer is simple: everyone has a role to play in the plan of God, but our role is different from Mary’s. God gives us everything we need to accomplish the role he’s entrusted to us. We are all born with specific and unique gifts, talents, and graces that make us who we are. There may be a lot of different things that we want to do, and maybe we’ve already done some of those things, but there are specific things we were made to do. The immaculate conception not only shows us the love God has for our salvation and our lives, but it also shows that he will give us everything we need to do the things we were called to do: the very purpose for our existence. If God could immaculately conceive Mary without original sin in the womb of Saint Anne, think about how many graces he can bestow upon us! This feast day is an opportunity to glorify God and thank him for all he has given us, and all he gave Mary so she could answer the call of Blessed Mother. The more we learn about and love her, the more we see the beauty and intentionality of Christ in our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAnswering Your Questions About Mary and Her Immaculate Conceptiond20de6be-c8ed-4bff-80cb-ff7389b81248Thu, 10 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAnswering Your Questions About Mary and Her Immaculate Conception Truly loving Mary will never lessen our faith in God, or take attention away from Christ. Here’s why: The Church has 4 dogmas regarding our Blessed Mother. They are… Jesus gave Mary to all of us as our Mother during his crucifixion Mary was immaculately conceived without original sin Mary was assumed into Heaven after the resurrection of Christ Mary was a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Christ Today’s video is focusing on the second dogma dealing with Mary’s immaculate conception. It’s Mary’s preservation of soul that made it possible for Christ to be conceived in her through the Holy Spirit. So if Mary was able to be saved from original sin, why wasn’t I? The answer is simple: everyone has a role to play in the plan of God, but our role is different from Mary’s. God gives us everything we need to accomplish the role he’s entrusted to us. We are all born with specific and unique gifts, talents, and graces that make us who we are. There may be a lot of different things that we want to do, and maybe we’ve already done some of those things, but there are specific things we were made to do. The immaculate conception not only shows us the love God has for our salvation and our lives, but it also shows that he will give us everything we need to do the things we were called to do: the very purpose for our existence. If God could immaculately conceive Mary without original sin in the womb of Saint Anne, think about how many graces he can bestow upon us! This feast day is an opportunity to glorify God and thank him for all he has given us, and all he gave Mary so she could answer the call of Blessed Mother. The more we learn about and love her, the more we see the beauty and intentionality of Christ in our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Truly loving Mary will never lessen our faith in God, or take attention away from Christ. Here’s why: The Church has 4 dogmas regarding our Blessed Mother. They are… Jesus gave Mary to all of us as our Mother during his crucifixion Mary was immaculately conceived without original sin Mary was assumed into Heaven after the resurrection of Christ Mary was a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Christ Today’s video is focusing on the second dogma dealing with Mary’s immaculate conception. It’s Mary’s preservation of soul that made it possible for Christ to be conceived in her through the Holy Spirit. So if Mary was able to be saved from original sin, why wasn’t I? The answer is simple: everyone has a role to play in the plan of God, but our role is different from Mary’s. God gives us everything we need to accomplish the role he’s entrusted to us. We are all born with specific and unique gifts, talents, and graces that make us who we are. There may be a lot of different things that we want to do, and maybe we’ve already done some of those things, but there are specific things we were made to do. The immaculate conception not only shows us the love God has for our salvation and our lives, but it also shows that he will give us everything we need to do the things we were called to do: the very purpose for our existence. If God could immaculately conceive Mary without original sin in the womb of Saint Anne, think about how many graces he can bestow upon us! This feast day is an opportunity to glorify God and thank him for all he has given us, and all he gave Mary so she could answer the call of Blessed Mother. The more we learn about and love her, the more we see the beauty and intentionality of Christ in our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAnswering Your Questions About Mary and Her Immaculate Conception3c28d6ba-0a8e-495b-96f4-09aa053342e6Thu, 10 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 44 – A Silver Cup in a SackGenesis 44

Genesis 44

fullGenesis 44 – A Silver Cup in a Sackb4f1f73c-c7bc-4b46-80e4-1d843491f146Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:30:00 +0000807https://216.73.216.191/allTags#308 A World Broken into &#8220;Worldviews&#8221; - Fr. Robert McTeiguePeople today live in physical proximity to one another even as they occupy very different worlds. Father Robert McTeigue, author of Real Philosophy for Real People explains how we got here, and some possible cures. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and one of my heroes is Walker Percy, who once said, &#8220;In the modern world, you can have 20 people sitting on a bus, a city bus together, and none of them are occupying the same world.&#8221; And this is the problem …

People today live in physical proximity to one another even as they occupy very different worlds. Father Robert McTeigue, author of Real Philosophy for Real People explains how we got here, and some possible cures. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and one of my heroes is Walker Percy, who once said, &#8220;In the modern world, you can have 20 people sitting on a bus, a city bus together, and none of them are occupying the same world.&#8221; And this is the problem …

#308 A World Broken into &#8220;Worldviews&#8221; - Fr. Robert McTeigue8a1fca54-a33b-4da7-8f6a-4f6001ee345cWed, 09 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/06/20 Legacy Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. We can’t go back to the beginning of the story, but we can start where we are and change the ending. Saint Peter reveals that the Day is coming when The Story will have been written. On that day, everything will be revealed and we will know God’s hidden role in every moment of The Story…and we will know the truth and consequences of our roles in The Story. We will know our legacy. Mass Readings from December 6, 2020: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Psalms 85:9-12, 13-142 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. We can’t go back to the beginning of the story, but we can start where we are and change the ending. Saint Peter reveals that the Day is coming when The Story will have been written. On that day, everything will be revealed and we will know God’s hidden role in every moment of The Story…and we will know the truth and consequences of our roles in The Story. We will know our legacy. Mass Readings from December 6, 2020: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Psalms 85:9-12, 13-142 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8

full12/06/20 Legacyc6c88879-81c3-4c06-95aa-edea3c1694a4Mon, 07 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/06/20 Legacy Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. We can’t go back to the beginning of the story, but we can start where we are and change the ending. Saint Peter reveals that the Day is coming when The Story will have been written. On that day, everything will be revealed and we will know God’s hidden role in every moment of The Story…and we will know the truth and consequences of our roles in The Story. We will know our legacy. Mass Readings from December 6, 2020: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Psalms 85:9-12, 13-142 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. We can’t go back to the beginning of the story, but we can start where we are and change the ending. Saint Peter reveals that the Day is coming when The Story will have been written. On that day, everything will be revealed and we will know God’s hidden role in every moment of The Story…and we will know the truth and consequences of our roles in The Story. We will know our legacy. Mass Readings from December 6, 2020: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Psalms 85:9-12, 13-142 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8

full12/06/20 Legacy38b6dcad-d7fd-4fb4-8e80-50f5c8cd5004Mon, 07 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/06/20 Legacy Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. We can’t go back to the beginning of the story, but we can start where we are and change the ending. Saint Peter reveals that the Day is coming when The Story will have been written. On that day, everything will be revealed and we will know God’s hidden role in every moment of The Story…and we will know the truth and consequences of our roles in The Story. We will know our legacy. Mass Readings from December 6, 2020: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Psalms 85:9-12, 13-142 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. We can’t go back to the beginning of the story, but we can start where we are and change the ending. Saint Peter reveals that the Day is coming when The Story will have been written. On that day, everything will be revealed and we will know God’s hidden role in every moment of The Story…and we will know the truth and consequences of our roles in The Story. We will know our legacy. Mass Readings from December 6, 2020: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Psalms 85:9-12, 13-142 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8

full12/06/20 Legacyc437e448-b2d6-4147-8bf7-c564f66fbb6bMon, 07 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#307 Hard Truths About Marian Consecration - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Father Hugh Barbour takes on the growing Marian Consecration movement and explains its theological roots. What is consecration and can one really consecrate oneself to Mary? Is Marian consecration, anything more than just a pious practice? Fr. Hugh Barbour is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. And as everybody knows, Christians are divided over the person of Mary and over how to honor her and all that, and Catholics are in one camp and many other Christians are …

Father Hugh Barbour takes on the growing Marian Consecration movement and explains its theological roots. What is consecration and can one really consecrate oneself to Mary? Is Marian consecration, anything more than just a pious practice? Fr. Hugh Barbour is next. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. And as everybody knows, Christians are divided over the person of Mary and over how to honor her and all that, and Catholics are in one camp and many other Christians are …

#307 Hard Truths About Marian Consecration - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.00230f4c-3a6d-44e0-be4f-f517f8f64c50Mon, 07 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLessons From 50 Of The Worlds Greatest Minds with Jake HumphreyImagine what you would learn if you spent a year talking to the world’s most successful people. This week I get to find out what insights Jake Humphrey has received by doing exactly that. Jake Humphrey - presenter and entrepreneur and podcaster co-presents the High Performance Podcast. "The High Performance Podcast brings you an intimate glimpse into the lives of high-achieving, world-class performers who have all excelled in their field with first-hand experiences and lessons to share". Listening to what he has learnt was truly fascinating! The insight he has received from some of the world’s elite performers by hosting his podcast has completely changed his life. He’s spotted his own insecurities, he’s spotted his own weaknesses and now he’s ready to share them with you. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine what you would learn if you spent a year talking to the world’s most successful people. This week I get to find out what insights Jake Humphrey has received by doing exactly that. Jake Humphrey - presenter and entrepreneur and podcaster co-presents the High Performance Podcast. "The High Performance Podcast brings you an intimate glimpse into the lives of high-achieving, world-class performers who have all excelled in their field with first-hand experiences and lessons to share". Listening to what he has learnt was truly fascinating! The insight he has received from some of the world’s elite performers by hosting his podcast has completely changed his life. He’s spotted his own insecurities, he’s spotted his own weaknesses and now he’s ready to share them with you. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullLessons From 50 Of The Worlds Greatest Minds with Jake Humphrey48f521dd-aa02-41e1-bf1c-f832bd4cfa0aMon, 07 Dec 2020 05:45:00 +00005652https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen You Don’t Understand the Bible Oftentimes in Christian media we see what Fr. Mike dubs a “Hallmark” version of following Christ. There’s struggle and hardship, but then God’s grace comes in and cures everything, making everything nearly perfect for the characters in the story. While these types of stories make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, they’re not very realistic. And while God’s grace is essential, it’s not a magic wand that makes everything bad go away. There are some stories in the Bible that at first glance appear dark, difficult, or just don’t make sense. Even some of the things Christ says to his followers can sound harsh or even scandalous at times. But it’s in these moments of confusion and concern that God wants to teach us something. This was something that St. Augustine struggled with before his conversion. It wasn’t until after he had accepted the faith and began to intentionally practice it that he realized it’s not God’s word that’s wrong, it&#39;s our interpretation of it. He gives us 7 things to do when trying to understand a passage we’re unsure of: Read the text in the original language. Or, if you’re not a scholar of Greek or Latin (more than likely), at least realize that a lot can be lost in translation, like idioms and turns of phrase, or context and foreign references. Try different biblical translations and see how they compare. Weigh what you’re reading with all of scripture (it’s ALL connected!) Be humble and accept that you don’t know everything needed to fully understand God’s word (and that’s okay). Sacred tradition always trumps our own interpretations. Don&#39;t take figurative language literally. Don’t universalize a parable to be relevant for all situations in life. The Bible wasn’t written by Hallmark. It was inspired by God. Hallmark is meant to help you escape reality. The Bible is meant to help you get back in touch with reality. There’s going to be brokenness, and sin, and unhappy endings, but there will also be real grace that transforms those hardships into strength, and it has the power to change your life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Oftentimes in Christian media we see what Fr. Mike dubs a “Hallmark” version of following Christ. There’s struggle and hardship, but then God’s grace comes in and cures everything, making everything nearly perfect for the characters in the story. While these types of stories make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, they’re not very realistic. And while God’s grace is essential, it’s not a magic wand that makes everything bad go away. There are some stories in the Bible that at first glance appear dark, difficult, or just don’t make sense. Even some of the things Christ says to his followers can sound harsh or even scandalous at times. But it’s in these moments of confusion and concern that God wants to teach us something. This was something that St. Augustine struggled with before his conversion. It wasn’t until after he had accepted the faith and began to intentionally practice it that he realized it’s not God’s word that’s wrong, it&#39;s our interpretation of it. He gives us 7 things to do when trying to understand a passage we’re unsure of: Read the text in the original language. Or, if you’re not a scholar of Greek or Latin (more than likely), at least realize that a lot can be lost in translation, like idioms and turns of phrase, or context and foreign references. Try different biblical translations and see how they compare. Weigh what you’re reading with all of scripture (it’s ALL connected!) Be humble and accept that you don’t know everything needed to fully understand God’s word (and that’s okay). Sacred tradition always trumps our own interpretations. Don&#39;t take figurative language literally. Don’t universalize a parable to be relevant for all situations in life. The Bible wasn’t written by Hallmark. It was inspired by God. Hallmark is meant to help you escape reality. The Bible is meant to help you get back in touch with reality. There’s going to be brokenness, and sin, and unhappy endings, but there will also be real grace that transforms those hardships into strength, and it has the power to change your life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen You Don’t Understand the Bibleeee03c0e-5947-4bcb-a5ec-660bfa4e9f8cThu, 03 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen You Don’t Understand the Bible Oftentimes in Christian media we see what Fr. Mike dubs a “Hallmark” version of following Christ. There’s struggle and hardship, but then God’s grace comes in and cures everything, making everything nearly perfect for the characters in the story. While these types of stories make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, they’re not very realistic. And while God’s grace is essential, it’s not a magic wand that makes everything bad go away. There are some stories in the Bible that at first glance appear dark, difficult, or just don’t make sense. Even some of the things Christ says to his followers can sound harsh or even scandalous at times. But it’s in these moments of confusion and concern that God wants to teach us something. This was something that St. Augustine struggled with before his conversion. It wasn’t until after he had accepted the faith and began to intentionally practice it that he realized it’s not God’s word that’s wrong, it&#39;s our interpretation of it. He gives us 7 things to do when trying to understand a passage we’re unsure of: Read the text in the original language. Or, if you’re not a scholar of Greek or Latin (more than likely), at least realize that a lot can be lost in translation, like idioms and turns of phrase, or context and foreign references. Try different biblical translations and see how they compare. Weigh what you’re reading with all of scripture (it’s ALL connected!) Be humble and accept that you don’t know everything needed to fully understand God’s word (and that’s okay). Sacred tradition always trumps our own interpretations. Don&#39;t take figurative language literally. Don’t universalize a parable to be relevant for all situations in life. The Bible wasn’t written by Hallmark. It was inspired by God. Hallmark is meant to help you escape reality. The Bible is meant to help you get back in touch with reality. There’s going to be brokenness, and sin, and unhappy endings, but there will also be real grace that transforms those hardships into strength, and it has the power to change your life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Oftentimes in Christian media we see what Fr. Mike dubs a “Hallmark” version of following Christ. There’s struggle and hardship, but then God’s grace comes in and cures everything, making everything nearly perfect for the characters in the story. While these types of stories make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, they’re not very realistic. And while God’s grace is essential, it’s not a magic wand that makes everything bad go away. There are some stories in the Bible that at first glance appear dark, difficult, or just don’t make sense. Even some of the things Christ says to his followers can sound harsh or even scandalous at times. But it’s in these moments of confusion and concern that God wants to teach us something. This was something that St. Augustine struggled with before his conversion. It wasn’t until after he had accepted the faith and began to intentionally practice it that he realized it’s not God’s word that’s wrong, it&#39;s our interpretation of it. He gives us 7 things to do when trying to understand a passage we’re unsure of: Read the text in the original language. Or, if you’re not a scholar of Greek or Latin (more than likely), at least realize that a lot can be lost in translation, like idioms and turns of phrase, or context and foreign references. Try different biblical translations and see how they compare. Weigh what you’re reading with all of scripture (it’s ALL connected!) Be humble and accept that you don’t know everything needed to fully understand God’s word (and that’s okay). Sacred tradition always trumps our own interpretations. Don&#39;t take figurative language literally. Don’t universalize a parable to be relevant for all situations in life. The Bible wasn’t written by Hallmark. It was inspired by God. Hallmark is meant to help you escape reality. The Bible is meant to help you get back in touch with reality. There’s going to be brokenness, and sin, and unhappy endings, but there will also be real grace that transforms those hardships into strength, and it has the power to change your life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen You Don’t Understand the Bibleedd02722-bd1e-4f0d-a02a-ce646ee92b51Thu, 03 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 43 – The Second Journey to EgyptGenesis 43

Genesis 43

fullGenesis 43 – The Second Journey to Egypte7341616-c510-4030-b9a4-5699ab7b714cThu, 03 Dec 2020 13:30:00 +0000709https://216.73.216.191/allTags#306 Satanic Temple for Beginners - Karlo BroussardThis year has been a pretty good one for the Satanic Temple. They&#8217;ve even gotten a good deal of positive press. So who are they, what do they believe, and are Catholics obligated to battle them in the streets? Karlo Broussard examines their seven tenets to see. Cy Kellett: What&#8217;s behind the growth of the Satanic Temple? Karlo Broussard next. Welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and there has been some news out about the growth of the Satanic Temple. So we thought we&#8217;d tac…

This year has been a pretty good one for the Satanic Temple. They&#8217;ve even gotten a good deal of positive press. So who are they, what do they believe, and are Catholics obligated to battle them in the streets? Karlo Broussard examines their seven tenets to see. Cy Kellett: What&#8217;s behind the growth of the Satanic Temple? Karlo Broussard next. Welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and there has been some news out about the growth of the Satanic Temple. So we thought we&#8217;d tac…

#306 Satanic Temple for Beginners - Karlo Broussard2676d080-9190-42bf-9f92-f686509d9ab8Wed, 02 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/29/20 Be Here Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. God will not just get us through this moment…He has brought us to this moment. Too often, we find ourselves just wanting this moment to be “done." We miss out on the miracle of the moment because we see what is happening as something that is getting in the way of life. But this is life. There is not another one we are waiting for. We need to learn to trust that God is not just going to help us get through this moment, but that He has brought us to this moment. Mass Readings from November 29, 2020: Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-191 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. God will not just get us through this moment…He has brought us to this moment. Too often, we find ourselves just wanting this moment to be “done." We miss out on the miracle of the moment because we see what is happening as something that is getting in the way of life. But this is life. There is not another one we are waiting for. We need to learn to trust that God is not just going to help us get through this moment, but that He has brought us to this moment. Mass Readings from November 29, 2020: Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-191 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37

full11/29/20 Be Here5bb5215d-f62b-44b0-ab43-dcc04efec9d6Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/29/20 Be Here Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. God will not just get us through this moment…He has brought us to this moment. Too often, we find ourselves just wanting this moment to be “done." We miss out on the miracle of the moment because we see what is happening as something that is getting in the way of life. But this is life. There is not another one we are waiting for. We need to learn to trust that God is not just going to help us get through this moment, but that He has brought us to this moment. Mass Readings from November 29, 2020: Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-191 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. God will not just get us through this moment…He has brought us to this moment. Too often, we find ourselves just wanting this moment to be “done." We miss out on the miracle of the moment because we see what is happening as something that is getting in the way of life. But this is life. There is not another one we are waiting for. We need to learn to trust that God is not just going to help us get through this moment, but that He has brought us to this moment. Mass Readings from November 29, 2020: Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-191 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37

full11/29/20 Be Herea481a44e-1f64-4333-9535-83c6f87229c7Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/29/20 Be Here Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. God will not just get us through this moment…He has brought us to this moment. Too often, we find ourselves just wanting this moment to be “done." We miss out on the miracle of the moment because we see what is happening as something that is getting in the way of life. But this is life. There is not another one we are waiting for. We need to learn to trust that God is not just going to help us get through this moment, but that He has brought us to this moment. Mass Readings from November 29, 2020: Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-191 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. God will not just get us through this moment…He has brought us to this moment. Too often, we find ourselves just wanting this moment to be “done." We miss out on the miracle of the moment because we see what is happening as something that is getting in the way of life. But this is life. There is not another one we are waiting for. We need to learn to trust that God is not just going to help us get through this moment, but that He has brought us to this moment. Mass Readings from November 29, 2020: Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7 Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-191 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37

full11/29/20 Be Here662f47ff-0ea8-41bb-bca4-bd0329479a90Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#305 What Is the Sin Against the Holy Spirit? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Jesus tells us that there is a certain sin that will not be forgiven. Because Jesus is God, we can be sure he is not misleading us. But what is the sin against the Holy Spirit, and how can we avoid it? Father Hugh Barbour explains. Are you scared of committing the sin against the Holy Spirit? We&#8217;ll help you out with Father Hugh next.. Cy Kellett: What if there was something that you could do that could not be forgiven, that would guarantee your damnation? I&#8217;d want to know exactly what that was, and probably you would want to know exactly what that was as well so that you could avo…

Jesus tells us that there is a certain sin that will not be forgiven. Because Jesus is God, we can be sure he is not misleading us. But what is the sin against the Holy Spirit, and how can we avoid it? Father Hugh Barbour explains. Are you scared of committing the sin against the Holy Spirit? We&#8217;ll help you out with Father Hugh next.. Cy Kellett: What if there was something that you could do that could not be forgiven, that would guarantee your damnation? I&#8217;d want to know exactly what that was, and probably you would want to know exactly what that was as well so that you could avo…

#305 What Is the Sin Against the Holy Spirit? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.28c68f4a-a8bf-4885-b055-f1ca8bd1c0fbMon, 30 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEddie Hearn on Selling Matchroom For 5 BillionIn this week’s episode I sat down with the man who is putting British boxing on the map, Eddie Hearn. You’ll probably know him as a confident, boisterous, loud promoter. But when you dig a little deeper, I found something else, something much more revealing, something that made me unsure whether I should feel sorry for him, or be impressed by him. During our discussion he shared so many pieces of valuable information from his journey climbing to the very top of the business ladder… and he isn’t finished yet! Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode I sat down with the man who is putting British boxing on the map, Eddie Hearn. You’ll probably know him as a confident, boisterous, loud promoter. But when you dig a little deeper, I found something else, something much more revealing, something that made me unsure whether I should feel sorry for him, or be impressed by him. During our discussion he shared so many pieces of valuable information from his journey climbing to the very top of the business ladder… and he isn’t finished yet! Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullEddie Hearn on Selling Matchroom For 5 Billion1bf6bbc3-6020-4d74-be2c-72e0218a771dMon, 30 Nov 2020 05:45:00 +00004124https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Absolute Necessity of Saying "Thank You" When was the last time you told God “thank you”? We live in an extremely hectic world, full of distractions, complaining, and longing for things we don’t have. And while it can be good to look at the things we do have and count up our blessings, how often do we then turn to God and thank him for those gifts? God is the reason we have anything in this life. Even our very existence day-to-day is a gift. There’s nothing better than thankfulness—and nothing worse than unthankfulness. We can all point out moments in our lives where we failed to be thankful, and it often leads to general feelings of unhappiness. So how do we stop feeling this way? How do we practice thankfulness more? There’s a simple solution: every morning and evening, ask the Holy Spirit to help you count your blessings, and then thank the Lord for all those gifts. St. Paul echoes this in his letter to the Thessalonians, saying that we should give thanks in everything we have and everything we are able to do. It’s what we are called to do as Christians, and it’s how we can reverence God and all he’s given us every day. The person who continually gives thanks is a person who is seeking God’s plan in their life. And one of the greatest gifts that comes from this attitude of gratitude is that every day becomes an opportunity to use those blessings. The celebration of the Mass is a very specific way we can express this gratitude towards God. The word Eucharist literally means “thanksgiving”! It’s in the Mass that we profess our love for Christ’s sacrifice, and thank him by performing a like sacrifice with the body and blood. We can go to Mass every day, and we can give thanks every day. And the beautiful thing about gratitude is that, the more we practice it, the more God will reveal blessings around us. Do you seek authentic joy for the life you’re living? Practice thanksgiving towards God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When was the last time you told God “thank you”? We live in an extremely hectic world, full of distractions, complaining, and longing for things we don’t have. And while it can be good to look at the things we do have and count up our blessings, how often do we then turn to God and thank him for those gifts? God is the reason we have anything in this life. Even our very existence day-to-day is a gift. There’s nothing better than thankfulness—and nothing worse than unthankfulness. We can all point out moments in our lives where we failed to be thankful, and it often leads to general feelings of unhappiness. So how do we stop feeling this way? How do we practice thankfulness more? There’s a simple solution: every morning and evening, ask the Holy Spirit to help you count your blessings, and then thank the Lord for all those gifts. St. Paul echoes this in his letter to the Thessalonians, saying that we should give thanks in everything we have and everything we are able to do. It’s what we are called to do as Christians, and it’s how we can reverence God and all he’s given us every day. The person who continually gives thanks is a person who is seeking God’s plan in their life. And one of the greatest gifts that comes from this attitude of gratitude is that every day becomes an opportunity to use those blessings. The celebration of the Mass is a very specific way we can express this gratitude towards God. The word Eucharist literally means “thanksgiving”! It’s in the Mass that we profess our love for Christ’s sacrifice, and thank him by performing a like sacrifice with the body and blood. We can go to Mass every day, and we can give thanks every day. And the beautiful thing about gratitude is that, the more we practice it, the more God will reveal blessings around us. Do you seek authentic joy for the life you’re living? Practice thanksgiving towards God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Absolute Necessity of Saying "Thank You"8f584190-c19d-4eb0-915f-e2508627b877Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Absolute Necessity of Saying "Thank You" When was the last time you told God “thank you”? We live in an extremely hectic world, full of distractions, complaining, and longing for things we don’t have. And while it can be good to look at the things we do have and count up our blessings, how often do we then turn to God and thank him for those gifts? God is the reason we have anything in this life. Even our very existence day-to-day is a gift. There’s nothing better than thankfulness—and nothing worse than unthankfulness. We can all point out moments in our lives where we failed to be thankful, and it often leads to general feelings of unhappiness. So how do we stop feeling this way? How do we practice thankfulness more? There’s a simple solution: every morning and evening, ask the Holy Spirit to help you count your blessings, and then thank the Lord for all those gifts. St. Paul echoes this in his letter to the Thessalonians, saying that we should give thanks in everything we have and everything we are able to do. It’s what we are called to do as Christians, and it’s how we can reverence God and all he’s given us every day. The person who continually gives thanks is a person who is seeking God’s plan in their life. And one of the greatest gifts that comes from this attitude of gratitude is that every day becomes an opportunity to use those blessings. The celebration of the Mass is a very specific way we can express this gratitude towards God. The word Eucharist literally means “thanksgiving”! It’s in the Mass that we profess our love for Christ’s sacrifice, and thank him by performing a like sacrifice with the body and blood. We can go to Mass every day, and we can give thanks every day. And the beautiful thing about gratitude is that, the more we practice it, the more God will reveal blessings around us. Do you seek authentic joy for the life you’re living? Practice thanksgiving towards God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When was the last time you told God “thank you”? We live in an extremely hectic world, full of distractions, complaining, and longing for things we don’t have. And while it can be good to look at the things we do have and count up our blessings, how often do we then turn to God and thank him for those gifts? God is the reason we have anything in this life. Even our very existence day-to-day is a gift. There’s nothing better than thankfulness—and nothing worse than unthankfulness. We can all point out moments in our lives where we failed to be thankful, and it often leads to general feelings of unhappiness. So how do we stop feeling this way? How do we practice thankfulness more? There’s a simple solution: every morning and evening, ask the Holy Spirit to help you count your blessings, and then thank the Lord for all those gifts. St. Paul echoes this in his letter to the Thessalonians, saying that we should give thanks in everything we have and everything we are able to do. It’s what we are called to do as Christians, and it’s how we can reverence God and all he’s given us every day. The person who continually gives thanks is a person who is seeking God’s plan in their life. And one of the greatest gifts that comes from this attitude of gratitude is that every day becomes an opportunity to use those blessings. The celebration of the Mass is a very specific way we can express this gratitude towards God. The word Eucharist literally means “thanksgiving”! It’s in the Mass that we profess our love for Christ’s sacrifice, and thank him by performing a like sacrifice with the body and blood. We can go to Mass every day, and we can give thanks every day. And the beautiful thing about gratitude is that, the more we practice it, the more God will reveal blessings around us. Do you seek authentic joy for the life you’re living? Practice thanksgiving towards God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Absolute Necessity of Saying "Thank You"c531a6b1-b8ae-4fea-9895-9d6504aa0ccbThu, 26 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 42 – Joseph’s Brothers Go to EgyptGenesis 42

Genesis 42

fullGenesis 42 – Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypte6b0dd70-18b2-4957-9af9-e4f0ee7aff68Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:30:00 +0000806https://216.73.216.191/allTags#304 Are Indulgences a Scam? - Karlo BroussardThe author of Purgatory Is for Real, Karlo Broussard, explains the reality of indulgences and why they are effective in paying off debts. What is the deal with indulgences? Karlo Broussard is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. One of the things that comes with being Catholic is the understanding that there are many real and true and existing things. There are aspects of reality that are not obvious to our seeing, hearing, tasting, touching and smelling, and ar…

The author of Purgatory Is for Real, Karlo Broussard, explains the reality of indulgences and why they are effective in paying off debts. What is the deal with indulgences? Karlo Broussard is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. One of the things that comes with being Catholic is the understanding that there are many real and true and existing things. There are aspects of reality that are not obvious to our seeing, hearing, tasting, touching and smelling, and ar…

#304 Are Indulgences a Scam? - Karlo Broussard534bce9b-d4db-46b6-b4f7-bf65c239f34eWed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#303 Is the Church Failing? - JD FlynnAs the editor in chief of the Catholic News Agency, JD Flynn has reporters covering the Church around the world. We asked him to give us an assessment of the state of the Church today. Some improvement is needed, to say the least. The state of the Catholic church with a man who knows, JD Flynn is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. And I recently had an opportunity to sit down with the editor in chief of the Catholic News Agency, JD Flynn, to talk about the sta…

As the editor in chief of the Catholic News Agency, JD Flynn has reporters covering the Church around the world. We asked him to give us an assessment of the state of the Church today. Some improvement is needed, to say the least. The state of the Catholic church with a man who knows, JD Flynn is next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. And I recently had an opportunity to sit down with the editor in chief of the Catholic News Agency, JD Flynn, to talk about the sta…

#303 Is the Church Failing? - JD Flynn91ac0928-2c72-4204-84fb-aa55d7cb5727Tue, 24 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#302 Can a Christian Meditate? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Meditation, mindfulness, centering &#8212; it&#8217;s all the rage. But what are the implications of these things for the Christian person? Father Hugh Barbour breaks down what meditation is and why the Church, actually, has a great deal to teach the world about how to get it right. Meditation, it&#8217;s all the rage- we ask Fr. Hugh about it, next. Cy Kellett: Everybody&#8217;s talking about meditation and mindfulness and awareness and all of this. Well, it turns out that Christians have been thinking about these things for a long time, and there is an important contribution from Christian …

Meditation, mindfulness, centering &#8212; it&#8217;s all the rage. But what are the implications of these things for the Christian person? Father Hugh Barbour breaks down what meditation is and why the Church, actually, has a great deal to teach the world about how to get it right. Meditation, it&#8217;s all the rage- we ask Fr. Hugh about it, next. Cy Kellett: Everybody&#8217;s talking about meditation and mindfulness and awareness and all of this. Well, it turns out that Christians have been thinking about these things for a long time, and there is an important contribution from Christian …

#302 Can a Christian Meditate? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.85cb329c-920f-43ba-b5e4-bd0b2cbf62dbMon, 23 Nov 2020 22:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/22/20 Roadmap: Expect Delays Homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King. What you do with the delay makes all the difference. We have a destination: to be who we are and to be that well. We have a Roadmap and a Rule of Life. What remains is one last question: Is there any room in your Rule for the Ruler? Mass Readings from November 22, 2020: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Psalms 23:1-3, 5-61 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Matthew 25:31-46 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King. What you do with the delay makes all the difference. We have a destination: to be who we are and to be that well. We have a Roadmap and a Rule of Life. What remains is one last question: Is there any room in your Rule for the Ruler? Mass Readings from November 22, 2020: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Psalms 23:1-3, 5-61 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Matthew 25:31-46 Download the Homily Study

full11/22/20 Roadmap: Expect Delaysbb5c757d-5477-4f73-af6c-f6dc25311a47Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/22/20 Roadmap: Expect Delays Homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King. What you do with the delay makes all the difference. We have a destination: to be who we are and to be that well. We have a Roadmap and a Rule of Life. What remains is one last question: Is there any room in your Rule for the Ruler? Mass Readings from November 22, 2020: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Psalms 23:1-3, 5-61 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Matthew 25:31-46 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King. What you do with the delay makes all the difference. We have a destination: to be who we are and to be that well. We have a Roadmap and a Rule of Life. What remains is one last question: Is there any room in your Rule for the Ruler? Mass Readings from November 22, 2020: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Psalms 23:1-3, 5-61 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Matthew 25:31-46 Download the Homily Study

full11/22/20 Roadmap: Expect Delays1a1b3453-50cf-4138-9ffa-b50b277669faMon, 23 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/22/20 Roadmap: Expect Delays Homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King. What you do with the delay makes all the difference. We have a destination: to be who we are and to be that well. We have a Roadmap and a Rule of Life. What remains is one last question: Is there any room in your Rule for the Ruler? Mass Readings from November 22, 2020: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Psalms 23:1-3, 5-61 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Matthew 25:31-46 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King. What you do with the delay makes all the difference. We have a destination: to be who we are and to be that well. We have a Roadmap and a Rule of Life. What remains is one last question: Is there any room in your Rule for the Ruler? Mass Readings from November 22, 2020: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Psalms 23:1-3, 5-61 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Matthew 25:31-46 Download the Homily Study

full11/22/20 Roadmap: Expect Delays3b0f6db7-38df-490d-8b75-4d38e1b9a243Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow She Built Her Confidence, and Then an Empire with Krissy CelaParts of this episode made me feel uncomfortable, it may make you feel the same, but trust me, you need to hear this. This week I sat down with Krissy Cela, this was such a brave, truthful conversation. From being an immigrant, bullied on the school playground to becoming a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, author and one of the UK’s most recognised fitness trainers. Krissy shared the highs, but also the lows of being an entrepreneur that most won’t speak about. She's now the CEO of a business valued at almost £100m. This is the raw, unfiltered truth of Krissy Cela. Krissy's book - https://amzn.eu/d/gc8OHM9 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parts of this episode made me feel uncomfortable, it may make you feel the same, but trust me, you need to hear this. This week I sat down with Krissy Cela, this was such a brave, truthful conversation. From being an immigrant, bullied on the school playground to becoming a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, author and one of the UK’s most recognised fitness trainers. Krissy shared the highs, but also the lows of being an entrepreneur that most won’t speak about. She's now the CEO of a business valued at almost £100m. This is the raw, unfiltered truth of Krissy Cela. Krissy's book - https://amzn.eu/d/gc8OHM9 Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow She Built Her Confidence, and Then an Empire with Krissy Cela27837743-8cec-49f2-b563-6351d6000aecMon, 23 Nov 2020 05:40:00 +00006748https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLet Yourself Wrestle with God Have you ever felt like God really wanted you to do something, but you just weren’t ready for it? Maybe it’s a big life change, a relationship, or a vocation, but there’s something holding you back from saying yes to God’s call. People may be inclined to think that this is a bad thing, and might put themselves down, saying they aren’t open to God’s will in their lives. But what if this back-and-forth with God is the one thing we need to really say yes? When we wrestle with God, we’re not only engaging in relationship with him, but we’re being truly honest with him. He desires conversation with us, and it’s in wrestling with what God wants for our lives that we conform our hearts to his. We may think we know God’s vocation for us, or his plan for our life, and that may scare us. But the truth is, we will never really be sure what God wants us to do until he really shows us. We can project sometimes. Right now, all he wants us to do is be his: to dedicate ourselves and our lives to him and his works, and to live every day as an opportunity to reach holiness. Don’t pick a fight with God, thinking we know what he may want us to do someday. But don’t be afraid to wrestle with him today, because it can give us the strength and understanding needed to do his will.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever felt like God really wanted you to do something, but you just weren’t ready for it? Maybe it’s a big life change, a relationship, or a vocation, but there’s something holding you back from saying yes to God’s call. People may be inclined to think that this is a bad thing, and might put themselves down, saying they aren’t open to God’s will in their lives. But what if this back-and-forth with God is the one thing we need to really say yes? When we wrestle with God, we’re not only engaging in relationship with him, but we’re being truly honest with him. He desires conversation with us, and it’s in wrestling with what God wants for our lives that we conform our hearts to his. We may think we know God’s vocation for us, or his plan for our life, and that may scare us. But the truth is, we will never really be sure what God wants us to do until he really shows us. We can project sometimes. Right now, all he wants us to do is be his: to dedicate ourselves and our lives to him and his works, and to live every day as an opportunity to reach holiness. Don’t pick a fight with God, thinking we know what he may want us to do someday. But don’t be afraid to wrestle with him today, because it can give us the strength and understanding needed to do his will.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLet Yourself Wrestle with God6996aed3-caaf-4a50-af38-260af4bc51d5Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLet Yourself Wrestle with God Have you ever felt like God really wanted you to do something, but you just weren’t ready for it? Maybe it’s a big life change, a relationship, or a vocation, but there’s something holding you back from saying yes to God’s call. People may be inclined to think that this is a bad thing, and might put themselves down, saying they aren’t open to God’s will in their lives. But what if this back-and-forth with God is the one thing we need to really say yes? When we wrestle with God, we’re not only engaging in relationship with him, but we’re being truly honest with him. He desires conversation with us, and it’s in wrestling with what God wants for our lives that we conform our hearts to his. We may think we know God’s vocation for us, or his plan for our life, and that may scare us. But the truth is, we will never really be sure what God wants us to do until he really shows us. We can project sometimes. Right now, all he wants us to do is be his: to dedicate ourselves and our lives to him and his works, and to live every day as an opportunity to reach holiness. Don’t pick a fight with God, thinking we know what he may want us to do someday. But don’t be afraid to wrestle with him today, because it can give us the strength and understanding needed to do his will.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever felt like God really wanted you to do something, but you just weren’t ready for it? Maybe it’s a big life change, a relationship, or a vocation, but there’s something holding you back from saying yes to God’s call. People may be inclined to think that this is a bad thing, and might put themselves down, saying they aren’t open to God’s will in their lives. But what if this back-and-forth with God is the one thing we need to really say yes? When we wrestle with God, we’re not only engaging in relationship with him, but we’re being truly honest with him. He desires conversation with us, and it’s in wrestling with what God wants for our lives that we conform our hearts to his. We may think we know God’s vocation for us, or his plan for our life, and that may scare us. But the truth is, we will never really be sure what God wants us to do until he really shows us. We can project sometimes. Right now, all he wants us to do is be his: to dedicate ourselves and our lives to him and his works, and to live every day as an opportunity to reach holiness. Don’t pick a fight with God, thinking we know what he may want us to do someday. But don’t be afraid to wrestle with him today, because it can give us the strength and understanding needed to do his will.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLet Yourself Wrestle with God92309eeb-b5d8-427f-a799-58069e9d77b4Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 41 – Pharaohʼs DreamsGenesis 41

Genesis 41

fullGenesis 41 – Pharaohʼs Dreams96b41684-1c8e-4cb2-952f-8e3eb32729fdThu, 19 Nov 2020 13:30:00 +0000947https://216.73.216.191/allTags#301 A Catholic Relationship with Jesus - nullCy Kellett is his own guest in this episode. On the 56th anniversary of Lumen Gentium, he discusses what the Church proposes as the way to personal relationship with Jesus. This process—Encounter, Conversion, Communion, and Mission—brings the person into intimacy with Jesus while cementing the person into the life of the Church. How to have a personal relationship with Jesus, with me, Cy Kellett, next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and this week is Jesus week here at Catholic Answe…

Cy Kellett is his own guest in this episode. On the 56th anniversary of Lumen Gentium, he discusses what the Church proposes as the way to personal relationship with Jesus. This process—Encounter, Conversion, Communion, and Mission—brings the person into intimacy with Jesus while cementing the person into the life of the Church. How to have a personal relationship with Jesus, with me, Cy Kellett, next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and this week is Jesus week here at Catholic Answe…

#301 A Catholic Relationship with Jesus - null2b3102ca-56f4-424a-af15-cc253bf3835eWed, 18 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/15/20 Roadmap: Checkpoints Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. What have you done with what you&#39;ve been given? No one ever sets out to lose. But losing is entirely possible: in business, relationships, and in the spiritual life. It is possible to lose one’s soul. No one wants to lose, but many people do. Even with a great roadmap, we need regular checkpoints to make sure we are on course and haven’t gone off track. Mass Readings from November 15, 2020: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Psalms 128:1-51 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. What have you done with what you&#39;ve been given? No one ever sets out to lose. But losing is entirely possible: in business, relationships, and in the spiritual life. It is possible to lose one’s soul. No one wants to lose, but many people do. Even with a great roadmap, we need regular checkpoints to make sure we are on course and haven’t gone off track. Mass Readings from November 15, 2020: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Psalms 128:1-51 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30 Download the Homily Study

full11/15/20 Roadmap: Checkpointsbae40cb5-77bb-4aa2-be49-1b5ecc1341c7Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/15/20 Roadmap: Checkpoints Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. What have you done with what you&#39;ve been given? No one ever sets out to lose. But losing is entirely possible: in business, relationships, and in the spiritual life. It is possible to lose one’s soul. No one wants to lose, but many people do. Even with a great roadmap, we need regular checkpoints to make sure we are on course and haven’t gone off track. Mass Readings from November 15, 2020: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Psalms 128:1-51 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. What have you done with what you&#39;ve been given? No one ever sets out to lose. But losing is entirely possible: in business, relationships, and in the spiritual life. It is possible to lose one’s soul. No one wants to lose, but many people do. Even with a great roadmap, we need regular checkpoints to make sure we are on course and haven’t gone off track. Mass Readings from November 15, 2020: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Psalms 128:1-51 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30 Download the Homily Study

full11/15/20 Roadmap: Checkpointsc8c31297-f9e7-48fa-a74b-de9bc5c4e747Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/15/20 Roadmap: Checkpoints Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. What have you done with what you&#39;ve been given? No one ever sets out to lose. But losing is entirely possible: in business, relationships, and in the spiritual life. It is possible to lose one’s soul. No one wants to lose, but many people do. Even with a great roadmap, we need regular checkpoints to make sure we are on course and haven’t gone off track. Mass Readings from November 15, 2020: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Psalms 128:1-51 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. What have you done with what you&#39;ve been given? No one ever sets out to lose. But losing is entirely possible: in business, relationships, and in the spiritual life. It is possible to lose one’s soul. No one wants to lose, but many people do. Even with a great roadmap, we need regular checkpoints to make sure we are on course and haven’t gone off track. Mass Readings from November 15, 2020: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Psalms 128:1-51 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30 Download the Homily Study

full11/15/20 Roadmap: Checkpoints89abbf96-d0a3-47a3-9b4a-2ab1ae8acba0Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#300 Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.In what sense is Jesus available to us in the Eucharist? Can anyone understand it? And why is his presence in the Eucharist central to our salvation? Father Hugh Barbour explains. It&#8217;s Jesus Week, and we talk about Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament with Father Hugh Barbour next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host and it&#8217;s Jesus Week here at Catholic Answers, like shark week only better. And as we prepare for the Feast of Christ the King during this Jesus We…

In what sense is Jesus available to us in the Eucharist? Can anyone understand it? And why is his presence in the Eucharist central to our salvation? Father Hugh Barbour explains. It&#8217;s Jesus Week, and we talk about Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament with Father Hugh Barbour next. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host and it&#8217;s Jesus Week here at Catholic Answers, like shark week only better. And as we prepare for the Feast of Christ the King during this Jesus We…

#300 Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.d1738f39-6840-4b79-bf4b-0d9e40c3932dMon, 16 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLiving Life Through the Lens of Scripture We all see the world through our own lens. The media we partake of—the news we read, the podcasts we listen to, the videos we watch—shapes that lens. But Fr. Mike says there’s one thing that should be shaping our lens more than anything else: scripture. Fr. Mike has read The Fulfillment of All Desire by Ralph Martin many times, and one point that Mr. Martin makes that has stuck with Fr. Mike is that every saint had a Biblical worldview. The lens through which they saw the world was the Bible, and that changed everything. We read, watch, and listen to a lot of things. But what are those books, articles, shows, and podcasts leaving us with? How are they shaping us? Fr. Mike makes sure to only spend time with media that will give him insight, media that’s worth his time. But more and more, perhaps like you, he’s been yearning for more of a Biblical worldview, and that seems to be scarce. That’s when Father decided to make the change he wanted to see. In the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way. Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible teacher Jeff Cavins. With this podcast, you won’t just read the Bible in a year … you’ll finally understand how all the pieces of the Bible fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today! The more you read the Bible, the more you realize that the story of salvation is your story. As the author of Ecclesiastes reminds us, “there is nothing new under the sun.” The rise and fall of kings, the struggle between good and evil, the fight to be faithful in a broken world. The deeper you dive, the more familiar you’ll find it. This is the perspective that the saints had: a Biblical worldview. You can sign up to get updates on the podcast as the release date approaches (January 1st, 2021) as well as download the reading plan so that you can follow along (https://tinyurl.com/yyhc2pcj). If you don’t already have The Great Adventure Bible, you can get one at Ascension (https://tinyurl.com/y56z8l9l) so that you’re reading the same translation as Fr. Mike. It’s also the only Bible with The Great Adventure Bible Timeline built in—the same system that Father will be using for the podcast. If you prefer to read in Spanish, Ascension just released The Great Adventure Bible en Español as well (https://tinyurl.com/yyonobmf). You can find The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) on Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/y6n6ectu), Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/yylr9r3x), or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. God bless you!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We all see the world through our own lens. The media we partake of—the news we read, the podcasts we listen to, the videos we watch—shapes that lens. But Fr. Mike says there’s one thing that should be shaping our lens more than anything else: scripture. Fr. Mike has read The Fulfillment of All Desire by Ralph Martin many times, and one point that Mr. Martin makes that has stuck with Fr. Mike is that every saint had a Biblical worldview. The lens through which they saw the world was the Bible, and that changed everything. We read, watch, and listen to a lot of things. But what are those books, articles, shows, and podcasts leaving us with? How are they shaping us? Fr. Mike makes sure to only spend time with media that will give him insight, media that’s worth his time. But more and more, perhaps like you, he’s been yearning for more of a Biblical worldview, and that seems to be scarce. That’s when Father decided to make the change he wanted to see. In the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way. Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible teacher Jeff Cavins. With this podcast, you won’t just read the Bible in a year … you’ll finally understand how all the pieces of the Bible fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today! The more you read the Bible, the more you realize that the story of salvation is your story. As the author of Ecclesiastes reminds us, “there is nothing new under the sun.” The rise and fall of kings, the struggle between good and evil, the fight to be faithful in a broken world. The deeper you dive, the more familiar you’ll find it. This is the perspective that the saints had: a Biblical worldview. You can sign up to get updates on the podcast as the release date approaches (January 1st, 2021) as well as download the reading plan so that you can follow along (https://tinyurl.com/yyhc2pcj). If you don’t already have The Great Adventure Bible, you can get one at Ascension (https://tinyurl.com/y56z8l9l) so that you’re reading the same translation as Fr. Mike. It’s also the only Bible with The Great Adventure Bible Timeline built in—the same system that Father will be using for the podcast. If you prefer to read in Spanish, Ascension just released The Great Adventure Bible en Español as well (https://tinyurl.com/yyonobmf). You can find The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) on Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/y6n6ectu), Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/yylr9r3x), or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. God bless you!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLiving Life Through the Lens of Scriptureec422bab-132f-4d3f-a424-2e455439bd44Fri, 13 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLiving Life Through the Lens of Scripture We all see the world through our own lens. The media we partake of—the news we read, the podcasts we listen to, the videos we watch—shapes that lens. But Fr. Mike says there’s one thing that should be shaping our lens more than anything else: scripture. Fr. Mike has read The Fulfillment of All Desire by Ralph Martin many times, and one point that Mr. Martin makes that has stuck with Fr. Mike is that every saint had a Biblical worldview. The lens through which they saw the world was the Bible, and that changed everything. We read, watch, and listen to a lot of things. But what are those books, articles, shows, and podcasts leaving us with? How are they shaping us? Fr. Mike makes sure to only spend time with media that will give him insight, media that’s worth his time. But more and more, perhaps like you, he’s been yearning for more of a Biblical worldview, and that seems to be scarce. That’s when Father decided to make the change he wanted to see. In the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way. Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible teacher Jeff Cavins. With this podcast, you won’t just read the Bible in a year … you’ll finally understand how all the pieces of the Bible fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today! The more you read the Bible, the more you realize that the story of salvation is your story. As the author of Ecclesiastes reminds us, “there is nothing new under the sun.” The rise and fall of kings, the struggle between good and evil, the fight to be faithful in a broken world. The deeper you dive, the more familiar you’ll find it. This is the perspective that the saints had: a Biblical worldview. You can sign up to get updates on the podcast as the release date approaches (January 1st, 2021) as well as download the reading plan so that you can follow along (https://tinyurl.com/yyhc2pcj). If you don’t already have The Great Adventure Bible, you can get one at Ascension (https://tinyurl.com/y56z8l9l) so that you’re reading the same translation as Fr. Mike. It’s also the only Bible with The Great Adventure Bible Timeline built in—the same system that Father will be using for the podcast. If you prefer to read in Spanish, Ascension just released The Great Adventure Bible en Español as well (https://tinyurl.com/yyonobmf). You can find The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) on Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/y6n6ectu), Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/yylr9r3x), or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. God bless you!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We all see the world through our own lens. The media we partake of—the news we read, the podcasts we listen to, the videos we watch—shapes that lens. But Fr. Mike says there’s one thing that should be shaping our lens more than anything else: scripture. Fr. Mike has read The Fulfillment of All Desire by Ralph Martin many times, and one point that Mr. Martin makes that has stuck with Fr. Mike is that every saint had a Biblical worldview. The lens through which they saw the world was the Bible, and that changed everything. We read, watch, and listen to a lot of things. But what are those books, articles, shows, and podcasts leaving us with? How are they shaping us? Fr. Mike makes sure to only spend time with media that will give him insight, media that’s worth his time. But more and more, perhaps like you, he’s been yearning for more of a Biblical worldview, and that seems to be scarce. That’s when Father decided to make the change he wanted to see. In the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way. Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible teacher Jeff Cavins. With this podcast, you won’t just read the Bible in a year … you’ll finally understand how all the pieces of the Bible fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today! The more you read the Bible, the more you realize that the story of salvation is your story. As the author of Ecclesiastes reminds us, “there is nothing new under the sun.” The rise and fall of kings, the struggle between good and evil, the fight to be faithful in a broken world. The deeper you dive, the more familiar you’ll find it. This is the perspective that the saints had: a Biblical worldview. You can sign up to get updates on the podcast as the release date approaches (January 1st, 2021) as well as download the reading plan so that you can follow along (https://tinyurl.com/yyhc2pcj). If you don’t already have The Great Adventure Bible, you can get one at Ascension (https://tinyurl.com/y56z8l9l) so that you’re reading the same translation as Fr. Mike. It’s also the only Bible with The Great Adventure Bible Timeline built in—the same system that Father will be using for the podcast. If you prefer to read in Spanish, Ascension just released The Great Adventure Bible en Español as well (https://tinyurl.com/yyonobmf). You can find The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) on Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/y6n6ectu), Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/yylr9r3x), or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. God bless you!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLiving Life Through the Lens of Scripturebc9dfb88-e006-49d2-838e-011662ee7e77Fri, 13 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 40 – The Cupbearer and the BakerGenesis 40

Genesis 40

fullGenesis 40 – The Cupbearer and the Baker200213e5-ea2a-4021-8740-159611725cf0Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:30:00 +0000708https://216.73.216.191/allTags#299 The Church in the Year 3000 - Tim StaplesWe meet Tim Staples in the year 3,000 to ask what has changed in the Church and what has stayed the same? Could there be new sacraments? How much could the ones we have now change? And what will be the Catholic response to technology beyond our current imagination? Cy Kellett: We now interrupt your regularly scheduled broadcasts to bring you this trip into the future, into the year 3000 with Tim Staples. Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus, the time traveling podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your cruise director for this tri…

We meet Tim Staples in the year 3,000 to ask what has changed in the Church and what has stayed the same? Could there be new sacraments? How much could the ones we have now change? And what will be the Catholic response to technology beyond our current imagination? Cy Kellett: We now interrupt your regularly scheduled broadcasts to bring you this trip into the future, into the year 3000 with Tim Staples. Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus, the time traveling podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your cruise director for this tri…

#299 The Church in the Year 3000 - Tim Staplesab19b942-2c53-413e-9394-866aaa4a3f88Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/08/20 Roadmap: Accident or Excellent Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Excellence requires making the decision carefully, consistently, and quickly. The one question that can either deflate or motivate a person is “When?” This question reveals whether our goal is an actual goal or merely a wish. But if we want to escape a life of accidents and craft a life of excellence, we need to make the decision of “when” are we going to choose excellence carefully, consistently, and quickly. Mass Readings from November 8, 2020: Wisdom 6:12-16 Psalms 63:2-81 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Excellence requires making the decision carefully, consistently, and quickly. The one question that can either deflate or motivate a person is “When?” This question reveals whether our goal is an actual goal or merely a wish. But if we want to escape a life of accidents and craft a life of excellence, we need to make the decision of “when” are we going to choose excellence carefully, consistently, and quickly. Mass Readings from November 8, 2020: Wisdom 6:12-16 Psalms 63:2-81 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 Download the Homily Study

full11/08/20 Roadmap: Accident or Excellent8c4120c5-8821-4c0c-9932-63405d0af951Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/08/20 Roadmap: Accident or Excellent Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Excellence requires making the decision carefully, consistently, and quickly. The one question that can either deflate or motivate a person is “When?” This question reveals whether our goal is an actual goal or merely a wish. But if we want to escape a life of accidents and craft a life of excellence, we need to make the decision of “when” are we going to choose excellence carefully, consistently, and quickly. Mass Readings from November 8, 2020: Wisdom 6:12-16 Psalms 63:2-81 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Excellence requires making the decision carefully, consistently, and quickly. The one question that can either deflate or motivate a person is “When?” This question reveals whether our goal is an actual goal or merely a wish. But if we want to escape a life of accidents and craft a life of excellence, we need to make the decision of “when” are we going to choose excellence carefully, consistently, and quickly. Mass Readings from November 8, 2020: Wisdom 6:12-16 Psalms 63:2-81 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 Download the Homily Study

full11/08/20 Roadmap: Accident or Excellentbec6e501-18d7-4801-a3fd-054278b04dacTue, 10 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/08/20 Roadmap: Accident or Excellent Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Excellence requires making the decision carefully, consistently, and quickly. The one question that can either deflate or motivate a person is “When?” This question reveals whether our goal is an actual goal or merely a wish. But if we want to escape a life of accidents and craft a life of excellence, we need to make the decision of “when” are we going to choose excellence carefully, consistently, and quickly. Mass Readings from November 8, 2020: Wisdom 6:12-16 Psalms 63:2-81 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Excellence requires making the decision carefully, consistently, and quickly. The one question that can either deflate or motivate a person is “When?” This question reveals whether our goal is an actual goal or merely a wish. But if we want to escape a life of accidents and craft a life of excellence, we need to make the decision of “when” are we going to choose excellence carefully, consistently, and quickly. Mass Readings from November 8, 2020: Wisdom 6:12-16 Psalms 63:2-81 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 Download the Homily Study

full11/08/20 Roadmap: Accident or Excellent01491621-43df-4094-99f7-37680682e42dTue, 10 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#298 Praying for the Dead - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Guest host, Chis Check, asks Fr. Hugh to defend praying for the dead. Fr. Hugh explains why praying for the dead is every Christian&#8217;s duty. Cy Kellett: What are Catholics doing when we pray for the dead? Father Hugh Barbour is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your usual host, but we&#8217;ve got a guest host today, Chris Check, in conversation with Father Hugh Barbour. Catholics, as we&#8217;ve said on an earlier episode this month, pray for the dead all throughout November.…

Guest host, Chis Check, asks Fr. Hugh to defend praying for the dead. Fr. Hugh explains why praying for the dead is every Christian&#8217;s duty. Cy Kellett: What are Catholics doing when we pray for the dead? Father Hugh Barbour is next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your usual host, but we&#8217;ve got a guest host today, Chris Check, in conversation with Father Hugh Barbour. Catholics, as we&#8217;ve said on an earlier episode this month, pray for the dead all throughout November.…

#298 Praying for the Dead - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.5fafae44-d085-4d53-9f6a-9f9fe6bca365Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE56: She Cheated On Me and Thats Not All - with Dr. AriaThis is one of the most gripping, emotional and powerful conversations I've ever had. It may also be the reason I never get married. This week I sat down with previous guest and good friend of mine Dr Aria. Dr Aria is a high performance psychologist and mindfulness specialist but he's not here to talk about that today. Dr Aria has been on a truly life changing journey over the past year and he's here to talk about that journey in the most honest and truthful way. Topics: - The Story - Processing the emotions - Adapting my opinion of marriage and monogamy - How I Lost an intrinsic part of who I was - My Ideal relationship structure - Why unhappiness stems from conformity - Finding new friends in a painful situation - Outro Special thanks to my good friend Dr. Aria, you can find him at: Instagram - @dr._aria Website - dr-aria.com Sponsor - https://uk.huel.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is one of the most gripping, emotional and powerful conversations I've ever had. It may also be the reason I never get married. This week I sat down with previous guest and good friend of mine Dr Aria. Dr Aria is a high performance psychologist and mindfulness specialist but he's not here to talk about that today. Dr Aria has been on a truly life changing journey over the past year and he's here to talk about that journey in the most honest and truthful way. Topics: - The Story - Processing the emotions - Adapting my opinion of marriage and monogamy - How I Lost an intrinsic part of who I was - My Ideal relationship structure - Why unhappiness stems from conformity - Finding new friends in a painful situation - Outro Special thanks to my good friend Dr. Aria, you can find him at: Instagram - @dr._aria Website - dr-aria.com Sponsor - https://uk.huel.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE56: She Cheated On Me and Thats Not All - with Dr. Aria972d51b0-fccd-45e2-96bc-2d968372bec7Mon, 09 Nov 2020 06:40:00 +00005967https://216.73.216.191/allTags# 153A: Ten are Healed but Only 1 Says THANKSLuke 17:11-19 &nbsp;Today's episode reminds us of being thankful! Jesus makes 10 sick men well, but how many come back with &nbsp;hearts filled with gratitude to say thanks to Jesus? &nbsp;The apply section helps the children understand what this could look like in their own lives. Tune in to enjoy this story.&nbsp; To contact me, click: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 17:11-19 &nbsp;Today's episode reminds us of being thankful! Jesus makes 10 sick men well, but how many come back with &nbsp;hearts filled with gratitude to say thanks to Jesus? &nbsp;The apply section helps the children understand what this could look like in their own lives. Tune in to enjoy this story.&nbsp; To contact me, click: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full# 153A: Ten are Healed but Only 1 Says THANKSa638a5fa-4550-42d8-b507-562181b1ff65Sat, 07 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000507https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Virtue That Takes Virtue to the Next Level Fr. Mike introduces us to the virtue that makes other virtues excellent: magnanimity. If someone asked you what the most essential virtues are, you might say humility, faith, hope, or love. But have you ever heard of the virtue of magnanimity? What this virtue does is it magnifies—or makes greater—other virtues within someone. In other words, it’s to strive for excellence. This is not to be confused with the vice of pride, which relies on the gifts of oneself without acknowledging any help that may come from another person or even God. Instead, a magnanimous person sees the gifts God has given them and chooses to emphasize them in their life as a way to honor him. Consequently, every saint must be magnanimous; they must be great for the Lord. Even saints who have the most different and opposite lifestyles become one in the same, purely through their desire to be excellent, not for the sake of themselves, but as a “thank you” to the Lord. One way to strive for magnanimity is to avoid the temptation to it’s opposing vice, which is pusillanimity. Pusillanimity is the direct opposite of magnanimity: it’s to shy away from the gifts God has given you, out of timidity. This is different from humility, because where humility is acknowledging that your gifts are not your own, pusillanimity is refraining from using those gifts in the first place. By embracing the gifts God has given us and using them to glorify him, we are being magnanimous. It doesn’t matter what stage of life you’re in, how old you are, or what your gifts consist of. All of us have the opportunity to be magnanimous, and all of us have the opportunity to be saints. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike introduces us to the virtue that makes other virtues excellent: magnanimity. If someone asked you what the most essential virtues are, you might say humility, faith, hope, or love. But have you ever heard of the virtue of magnanimity? What this virtue does is it magnifies—or makes greater—other virtues within someone. In other words, it’s to strive for excellence. This is not to be confused with the vice of pride, which relies on the gifts of oneself without acknowledging any help that may come from another person or even God. Instead, a magnanimous person sees the gifts God has given them and chooses to emphasize them in their life as a way to honor him. Consequently, every saint must be magnanimous; they must be great for the Lord. Even saints who have the most different and opposite lifestyles become one in the same, purely through their desire to be excellent, not for the sake of themselves, but as a “thank you” to the Lord. One way to strive for magnanimity is to avoid the temptation to it’s opposing vice, which is pusillanimity. Pusillanimity is the direct opposite of magnanimity: it’s to shy away from the gifts God has given you, out of timidity. This is different from humility, because where humility is acknowledging that your gifts are not your own, pusillanimity is refraining from using those gifts in the first place. By embracing the gifts God has given us and using them to glorify him, we are being magnanimous. It doesn’t matter what stage of life you’re in, how old you are, or what your gifts consist of. All of us have the opportunity to be magnanimous, and all of us have the opportunity to be saints. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Virtue That Takes Virtue to the Next Level85bf413c-86db-4d6a-a53b-e80f0f7118e4Thu, 05 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Virtue That Takes Virtue to the Next Level Fr. Mike introduces us to the virtue that makes other virtues excellent: magnanimity. If someone asked you what the most essential virtues are, you might say humility, faith, hope, or love. But have you ever heard of the virtue of magnanimity? What this virtue does is it magnifies—or makes greater—other virtues within someone. In other words, it’s to strive for excellence. This is not to be confused with the vice of pride, which relies on the gifts of oneself without acknowledging any help that may come from another person or even God. Instead, a magnanimous person sees the gifts God has given them and chooses to emphasize them in their life as a way to honor him. Consequently, every saint must be magnanimous; they must be great for the Lord. Even saints who have the most different and opposite lifestyles become one in the same, purely through their desire to be excellent, not for the sake of themselves, but as a “thank you” to the Lord. One way to strive for magnanimity is to avoid the temptation to it’s opposing vice, which is pusillanimity. Pusillanimity is the direct opposite of magnanimity: it’s to shy away from the gifts God has given you, out of timidity. This is different from humility, because where humility is acknowledging that your gifts are not your own, pusillanimity is refraining from using those gifts in the first place. By embracing the gifts God has given us and using them to glorify him, we are being magnanimous. It doesn’t matter what stage of life you’re in, how old you are, or what your gifts consist of. All of us have the opportunity to be magnanimous, and all of us have the opportunity to be saints. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike introduces us to the virtue that makes other virtues excellent: magnanimity. If someone asked you what the most essential virtues are, you might say humility, faith, hope, or love. But have you ever heard of the virtue of magnanimity? What this virtue does is it magnifies—or makes greater—other virtues within someone. In other words, it’s to strive for excellence. This is not to be confused with the vice of pride, which relies on the gifts of oneself without acknowledging any help that may come from another person or even God. Instead, a magnanimous person sees the gifts God has given them and chooses to emphasize them in their life as a way to honor him. Consequently, every saint must be magnanimous; they must be great for the Lord. Even saints who have the most different and opposite lifestyles become one in the same, purely through their desire to be excellent, not for the sake of themselves, but as a “thank you” to the Lord. One way to strive for magnanimity is to avoid the temptation to it’s opposing vice, which is pusillanimity. Pusillanimity is the direct opposite of magnanimity: it’s to shy away from the gifts God has given you, out of timidity. This is different from humility, because where humility is acknowledging that your gifts are not your own, pusillanimity is refraining from using those gifts in the first place. By embracing the gifts God has given us and using them to glorify him, we are being magnanimous. It doesn’t matter what stage of life you’re in, how old you are, or what your gifts consist of. All of us have the opportunity to be magnanimous, and all of us have the opportunity to be saints. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Virtue That Takes Virtue to the Next Level589f4821-baff-4c79-98f4-16cab10fe929Thu, 05 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 39 – Joseph and Potiphar’s WifeGenesis 39

Genesis 39

fullGenesis 39 – Joseph and Potiphar’s Wifec8ae237f-8719-42f9-97fb-c8cf4db68c0eThu, 05 Nov 2020 13:30:00 +0000595https://216.73.216.191/allTags#297 Why Does God Command Sacrifice? - Jimmy AkinIn the Hebrew Scriptures, God gives quite specific directions on how to make sacrifices to him. We ask Jimmy Akin why God does this? What good does it do? And does God need all these sacrifices? Cy: How should we think about biblical sacrifices? Jimmy Akin, right now. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending the Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and remember to subscribe to focus on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, wherever you listen, so that you&#8217;ll get a notice when new episodes are available and, if you would, p…

In the Hebrew Scriptures, God gives quite specific directions on how to make sacrifices to him. We ask Jimmy Akin why God does this? What good does it do? And does God need all these sacrifices? Cy: How should we think about biblical sacrifices? Jimmy Akin, right now. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending the Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and remember to subscribe to focus on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, wherever you listen, so that you&#8217;ll get a notice when new episodes are available and, if you would, p…

#297 Why Does God Command Sacrifice? - Jimmy Akin34cf960d-396d-4537-baf0-4fb7b03c928fWed, 04 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/01/20 Roadmap: Guardrails Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. No one ever accidentally lived on purpose. No two saints are the same. There is no “cookie-cutter” path to holiness. While there are certain givens that must be present, each person has to assess where they are in their relationship with the Lord in order to know best where to place wise guardrails in their own life. Mass Readings from November 1, 2020: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. No one ever accidentally lived on purpose. No two saints are the same. There is no “cookie-cutter” path to holiness. While there are certain givens that must be present, each person has to assess where they are in their relationship with the Lord in order to know best where to place wise guardrails in their own life. Mass Readings from November 1, 2020: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12 Download the Homily Study

full11/01/20 Roadmap: Guardrailsdbcc2abf-0cab-4800-9b8c-794968d6d5adMon, 02 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/01/20 Roadmap: Guardrails Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. No one ever accidentally lived on purpose. No two saints are the same. There is no “cookie-cutter” path to holiness. While there are certain givens that must be present, each person has to assess where they are in their relationship with the Lord in order to know best where to place wise guardrails in their own life. Mass Readings from November 1, 2020: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. No one ever accidentally lived on purpose. No two saints are the same. There is no “cookie-cutter” path to holiness. While there are certain givens that must be present, each person has to assess where they are in their relationship with the Lord in order to know best where to place wise guardrails in their own life. Mass Readings from November 1, 2020: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12 Download the Homily Study

full11/01/20 Roadmap: Guardrails01d3648b-6d07-479b-bc23-051194632733Mon, 02 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/01/20 Roadmap: Guardrails Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. No one ever accidentally lived on purpose. No two saints are the same. There is no “cookie-cutter” path to holiness. While there are certain givens that must be present, each person has to assess where they are in their relationship with the Lord in order to know best where to place wise guardrails in their own life. Mass Readings from November 1, 2020: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Solemnity of All Saints. No one ever accidentally lived on purpose. No two saints are the same. There is no “cookie-cutter” path to holiness. While there are certain givens that must be present, each person has to assess where they are in their relationship with the Lord in order to know best where to place wise guardrails in their own life. Mass Readings from November 1, 2020: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Psalms 24:1-61 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12 Download the Homily Study

full11/01/20 Roadmap: Guardrails418e8572-ce2b-4b70-bd20-7844892ef55fMon, 02 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#296 God Judges You, Deal with It! - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Father Hugh Barbour explains the two judgments. What happens at our particular judgment? What happens at the general judgment? And what does all of this have to do with ghosts who might need some help? Cy: What happens when God judges you? Father Hugh Barber is next. Cy: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending the Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And usually I wait until the end of these podcasts to ask for your financial support, but it&#8217;s come to my attention that some of you are not listening all the way to the e…

Father Hugh Barbour explains the two judgments. What happens at our particular judgment? What happens at the general judgment? And what does all of this have to do with ghosts who might need some help? Cy: What happens when God judges you? Father Hugh Barber is next. Cy: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending the Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And usually I wait until the end of these podcasts to ask for your financial support, but it&#8217;s come to my attention that some of you are not listening all the way to the e…

#296 God Judges You, Deal with It! - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.00bd214c-0d48-4e20-a082-67304e2891cdMon, 02 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy We're Getting More Depressed, Anxious and LonelyWhat I cover in this episode: - How I've FINALLY fixed / figured out why we lose motivation - Why people are more depressed and anxious (and a cure) - Key to success: Avoiding good opportunities so you have time to devote to great opportunities. - Why I don't think marriage is the right answer. - Why I don't think marriage is the right answer. - Why you should NOT "Fit in". Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What I cover in this episode: - How I've FINALLY fixed / figured out why we lose motivation - Why people are more depressed and anxious (and a cure) - Key to success: Avoiding good opportunities so you have time to devote to great opportunities. - Why I don't think marriage is the right answer. - Why I don't think marriage is the right answer. - Why you should NOT "Fit in". Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullWhy We're Getting More Depressed, Anxious and Lonelyf6077db0-d90d-4678-8eef-ed02f046082bMon, 02 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +00003425https://216.73.216.191/allTags#152A: God Sees Your Good WorksColossians 3:15-17 &amp; 23-24 Today's story reminds us that in EVERYTHING we do, we can do it for God. Whether it's something big or small , seen by others or by no one, we can work with joy knowing our actions matter because God, HE see our good works. &nbsp;To help the kids grasp how the Bible story may look like in their lives, we will hear a 2nd story about cathedrals.&nbsp; Caregivers, thank you for teaching your children the Bible! To contact me, click here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colossians 3:15-17 &amp; 23-24 Today's story reminds us that in EVERYTHING we do, we can do it for God. Whether it's something big or small , seen by others or by no one, we can work with joy knowing our actions matter because God, HE see our good works. &nbsp;To help the kids grasp how the Bible story may look like in their lives, we will hear a 2nd story about cathedrals.&nbsp; Caregivers, thank you for teaching your children the Bible! To contact me, click here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#152A: God Sees Your Good Works751577e6-ab73-4c70-9f48-f9a404d87762Sat, 31 Oct 2020 14:00:00 +0000737https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRegret vs. Repentance Fr. Mike talks about how to regret things we’ve done without staying stuck in the past. Have you ever heard the saying “don’t regret the past, because it’s made you into the person you are today?” Maybe you’ve heard something similar to that, and while there’s truth to this saying, there’s also something that we as Christians should be aware of. Sometimes we make mistakes. We do things we wished we hadn’t. Sometimes, we hurt those we love in the process. We never want to live in the past—burdened by the mistakes we’ve made—but it’s safe to say that all of us have done things that didn’t make us the people God wants us to be. There’s a difference between regret and repentance, and it can be best seen when comparing St. Peter to Judas. Both men sinned gravely against the Lord: Peter denying him during the time of his Passion and Judas delivered him to crucifixion. The difference is, where Peter regretted his sins and repented, Judas let his sin consume him. It’s okay to regret the things we’ve done in the past that took us away from the path of God, but we can’t dwell in this regret. Instead, we have to do something about it. We have to repent. Repentance is what gives us the strength to forgive ourselves and continue striving for the kingdom of Heaven. When we repent, we surrender ourselves and our mistakes to the Lord, and then he can use those mistakes to glorify our lives. God can use everything—even our worst sins—for our path towards eternity. Nothing given to God is ever wasted.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike talks about how to regret things we’ve done without staying stuck in the past. Have you ever heard the saying “don’t regret the past, because it’s made you into the person you are today?” Maybe you’ve heard something similar to that, and while there’s truth to this saying, there’s also something that we as Christians should be aware of. Sometimes we make mistakes. We do things we wished we hadn’t. Sometimes, we hurt those we love in the process. We never want to live in the past—burdened by the mistakes we’ve made—but it’s safe to say that all of us have done things that didn’t make us the people God wants us to be. There’s a difference between regret and repentance, and it can be best seen when comparing St. Peter to Judas. Both men sinned gravely against the Lord: Peter denying him during the time of his Passion and Judas delivered him to crucifixion. The difference is, where Peter regretted his sins and repented, Judas let his sin consume him. It’s okay to regret the things we’ve done in the past that took us away from the path of God, but we can’t dwell in this regret. Instead, we have to do something about it. We have to repent. Repentance is what gives us the strength to forgive ourselves and continue striving for the kingdom of Heaven. When we repent, we surrender ourselves and our mistakes to the Lord, and then he can use those mistakes to glorify our lives. God can use everything—even our worst sins—for our path towards eternity. Nothing given to God is ever wasted.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullRegret vs. Repentanceaa77151b-c84c-41df-a4c4-a078394229fcThu, 29 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRegret vs. Repentance Fr. Mike talks about how to regret things we’ve done without staying stuck in the past. Have you ever heard the saying “don’t regret the past, because it’s made you into the person you are today?” Maybe you’ve heard something similar to that, and while there’s truth to this saying, there’s also something that we as Christians should be aware of. Sometimes we make mistakes. We do things we wished we hadn’t. Sometimes, we hurt those we love in the process. We never want to live in the past—burdened by the mistakes we’ve made—but it’s safe to say that all of us have done things that didn’t make us the people God wants us to be. There’s a difference between regret and repentance, and it can be best seen when comparing St. Peter to Judas. Both men sinned gravely against the Lord: Peter denying him during the time of his Passion and Judas delivered him to crucifixion. The difference is, where Peter regretted his sins and repented, Judas let his sin consume him. It’s okay to regret the things we’ve done in the past that took us away from the path of God, but we can’t dwell in this regret. Instead, we have to do something about it. We have to repent. Repentance is what gives us the strength to forgive ourselves and continue striving for the kingdom of Heaven. When we repent, we surrender ourselves and our mistakes to the Lord, and then he can use those mistakes to glorify our lives. God can use everything—even our worst sins—for our path towards eternity. Nothing given to God is ever wasted.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike talks about how to regret things we’ve done without staying stuck in the past. Have you ever heard the saying “don’t regret the past, because it’s made you into the person you are today?” Maybe you’ve heard something similar to that, and while there’s truth to this saying, there’s also something that we as Christians should be aware of. Sometimes we make mistakes. We do things we wished we hadn’t. Sometimes, we hurt those we love in the process. We never want to live in the past—burdened by the mistakes we’ve made—but it’s safe to say that all of us have done things that didn’t make us the people God wants us to be. There’s a difference between regret and repentance, and it can be best seen when comparing St. Peter to Judas. Both men sinned gravely against the Lord: Peter denying him during the time of his Passion and Judas delivered him to crucifixion. The difference is, where Peter regretted his sins and repented, Judas let his sin consume him. It’s okay to regret the things we’ve done in the past that took us away from the path of God, but we can’t dwell in this regret. Instead, we have to do something about it. We have to repent. Repentance is what gives us the strength to forgive ourselves and continue striving for the kingdom of Heaven. When we repent, we surrender ourselves and our mistakes to the Lord, and then he can use those mistakes to glorify our lives. God can use everything—even our worst sins—for our path towards eternity. Nothing given to God is ever wasted.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullRegret vs. Repentance3356fc5b-63a6-44c6-8444-41ef26e153a8Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 38 – Judah and TamarGenesis 38

Genesis 38

fullGenesis 38 – Judah and Tamared052286-4b6e-4438-9212-c99554c0b58aThu, 29 Oct 2020 12:30:00 +0000736https://216.73.216.191/allTags#295 Good News About Purgatory - Karlo BroussardOur own Karlo Broussard has a new book that not only defends the doctrine of purgatory but explains why Christ&#8217;s teaching about purgatory is a key part of the Good News of salvation. He shares with us why purgatory is such good news for us. Cy: Karlo Broussard explains Purgatory, next on Focus. Cy: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcasts for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. I have to admit, I don&#8217;t know you well, but just looking at you, I think you&#8217;re going to spend some time in Purgatory. I see that…

Our own Karlo Broussard has a new book that not only defends the doctrine of purgatory but explains why Christ&#8217;s teaching about purgatory is a key part of the Good News of salvation. He shares with us why purgatory is such good news for us. Cy: Karlo Broussard explains Purgatory, next on Focus. Cy: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcasts for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. I have to admit, I don&#8217;t know you well, but just looking at you, I think you&#8217;re going to spend some time in Purgatory. I see that…

#295 Good News About Purgatory - Karlo Broussard2243706f-b7c4-4eaf-bfe9-96c7c3a17e6bWed, 28 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/25/20 Roadmap: Reclaimed and Repurposed Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Holiness isn’t always changing your what as much as changing your why. Our lives have been reclaimed by Christ and we have become a new creation. Because of this, every moment of our lives can be lived with and for a new purpose. Every moment can be repurposed to be a sacrament, and sacrifice, and an act of surrender. Mass Readings from October 25, 2020: Exodus 22:20-26 Psalms 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51/dt&gt;1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Matthew 22:34-40 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Holiness isn’t always changing your what as much as changing your why. Our lives have been reclaimed by Christ and we have become a new creation. Because of this, every moment of our lives can be lived with and for a new purpose. Every moment can be repurposed to be a sacrament, and sacrifice, and an act of surrender. Mass Readings from October 25, 2020: Exodus 22:20-26 Psalms 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51/dt&gt;1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Matthew 22:34-40 Download the Homily Study

full10/25/20 Roadmap: Reclaimed and Repurposed468734e1-7300-425b-b489-a530ff7896b5Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/25/20 Roadmap: Reclaimed and Repurposed Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Holiness isn’t always changing your what as much as changing your why. Our lives have been reclaimed by Christ and we have become a new creation. Because of this, every moment of our lives can be lived with and for a new purpose. Every moment can be repurposed to be a sacrament, and sacrifice, and an act of surrender. Mass Readings from October 25, 2020: Exodus 22:20-26 Psalms 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51/dt&gt;1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Matthew 22:34-40 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Holiness isn’t always changing your what as much as changing your why. Our lives have been reclaimed by Christ and we have become a new creation. Because of this, every moment of our lives can be lived with and for a new purpose. Every moment can be repurposed to be a sacrament, and sacrifice, and an act of surrender. Mass Readings from October 25, 2020: Exodus 22:20-26 Psalms 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51/dt&gt;1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Matthew 22:34-40 Download the Homily Study

full10/25/20 Roadmap: Reclaimed and Repurposedc89dac0f-8064-4382-82c2-75355d2b1d85Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/25/20 Roadmap: Reclaimed and Repurposed Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Holiness isn’t always changing your what as much as changing your why. Our lives have been reclaimed by Christ and we have become a new creation. Because of this, every moment of our lives can be lived with and for a new purpose. Every moment can be repurposed to be a sacrament, and sacrifice, and an act of surrender. Mass Readings from October 25, 2020: Exodus 22:20-26 Psalms 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51/dt&gt;1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Matthew 22:34-40 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Holiness isn’t always changing your what as much as changing your why. Our lives have been reclaimed by Christ and we have become a new creation. Because of this, every moment of our lives can be lived with and for a new purpose. Every moment can be repurposed to be a sacrament, and sacrifice, and an act of surrender. Mass Readings from October 25, 2020: Exodus 22:20-26 Psalms 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51/dt&gt;1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Matthew 22:34-40 Download the Homily Study

full10/25/20 Roadmap: Reclaimed and Repurposed2c9f4059-f886-4f5e-994c-61d76ba9ff1cMon, 26 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#294 Saints and Souls in the Next Life - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.What happens when we die? Answers are limited, but the news is generally good. Father Hugh Barbour shares insights into the feasts of All Saints and All Souls. Cy: You are connected to the dead, and before long you&#8217;re going to join them. Father Hugh Barbour helps you deal with that, next. Cy: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending the Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. I always like talking to Father Hugh, but there&#8217;s a particular joy that comes with talking to him about what happens on the other side. As Catholi…

What happens when we die? Answers are limited, but the news is generally good. Father Hugh Barbour shares insights into the feasts of All Saints and All Souls. Cy: You are connected to the dead, and before long you&#8217;re going to join them. Father Hugh Barbour helps you deal with that, next. Cy: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending the Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. I always like talking to Father Hugh, but there&#8217;s a particular joy that comes with talking to him about what happens on the other side. As Catholi…

#294 Saints and Souls in the Next Life - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.60c7c1fd-6a0f-49b5-8cba-b30838842defMon, 26 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOvercoming Depression, Burnout, Anxiety and Insomnia with Dan Murray-SerterIn this weeks episode of The Diary Of A CEO titled "Overcoming Depression, Burnout, Anxiety and Insomnia with Dan Murray-Serter" we discuss: - Depression - where did it all start? - Psychedelics - Posting online despite what people think? - Burn out - Anxiety - Supplements & brand - How do you find the guts to keep going despite failure? - Relationships - Are you happy? - Are you scared of dying? - Dinner Party Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode of The Diary Of A CEO titled "Overcoming Depression, Burnout, Anxiety and Insomnia with Dan Murray-Serter" we discuss: - Depression - where did it all start? - Psychedelics - Posting online despite what people think? - Burn out - Anxiety - Supplements & brand - How do you find the guts to keep going despite failure? - Relationships - Are you happy? - Are you scared of dying? - Dinner Party Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullOvercoming Depression, Burnout, Anxiety and Insomnia with Dan Murray-Sertereb3b308e-ea42-4113-b3c7-b63625b2fd5eMon, 26 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +00007774https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Married Couples Must Be Open to Children Do you have any “expectations” when you think about marriage? A lot of us probably think of marriage as broadly the same thing: two people coming together in love to spend the rest of their lives together. But when we start to dive into the specifics of that idea, it’s important to recognize what expectations are of the world, and which are of God. One of these expectations could be the willingness to have kids. The Church teaches, however, that in the case of sacramental marriage, it is asked and even expected of the couple that they be open to life throughout their marriage. This is why the priest performing the ceremony and marriage prep asks the couple if they are freely, fruitfully, fully, and faithfully entering the sacrament with their spouse. Unfortunately, our world often tells us that marriage doesn’t need to be open to life. People will even sometimes say it’s selfish and reckless to bring children into a world that is so broken. But the truth of the matter is that a marriage can’t be sacramental without an openness to life, and that’s a big deal. Children are the purpose of marriage. It’s the one relationship where people have kids. Now, of course, people have sex outside of marriage that could result in kids, but we recognize that the act of sex is best placed in the context of a commited, lifelong relationship, such as marriage. Because of this, an openness to children must be present in a relationship for that couple to pursue a sacramental marriage. It’s a gift of self to another, ordered towards the procreation and education of children. Now, what about couples who can’t have kids, or are past the age of childbearing? Those marriages are no less sacramental than the ones that have children, so long as they’re still open to the procreation of children. It’s the orientation towards the task of procreation that’s important, not the achievement of it. Bottom line is, sacramental marriage is a gift of self towards another, totally, fruitfully, fully, and faithfully. Without an openness to life and the procreation of children, this gift of self is not full, and therefore does not hold the ability to be a sacrament of God. It’s an essential part of God’s plan for romantic intimacy, and must be separated from whatever “expectations” the world may have for marriage.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you have any “expectations” when you think about marriage? A lot of us probably think of marriage as broadly the same thing: two people coming together in love to spend the rest of their lives together. But when we start to dive into the specifics of that idea, it’s important to recognize what expectations are of the world, and which are of God. One of these expectations could be the willingness to have kids. The Church teaches, however, that in the case of sacramental marriage, it is asked and even expected of the couple that they be open to life throughout their marriage. This is why the priest performing the ceremony and marriage prep asks the couple if they are freely, fruitfully, fully, and faithfully entering the sacrament with their spouse. Unfortunately, our world often tells us that marriage doesn’t need to be open to life. People will even sometimes say it’s selfish and reckless to bring children into a world that is so broken. But the truth of the matter is that a marriage can’t be sacramental without an openness to life, and that’s a big deal. Children are the purpose of marriage. It’s the one relationship where people have kids. Now, of course, people have sex outside of marriage that could result in kids, but we recognize that the act of sex is best placed in the context of a commited, lifelong relationship, such as marriage. Because of this, an openness to children must be present in a relationship for that couple to pursue a sacramental marriage. It’s a gift of self to another, ordered towards the procreation and education of children. Now, what about couples who can’t have kids, or are past the age of childbearing? Those marriages are no less sacramental than the ones that have children, so long as they’re still open to the procreation of children. It’s the orientation towards the task of procreation that’s important, not the achievement of it. Bottom line is, sacramental marriage is a gift of self towards another, totally, fruitfully, fully, and faithfully. Without an openness to life and the procreation of children, this gift of self is not full, and therefore does not hold the ability to be a sacrament of God. It’s an essential part of God’s plan for romantic intimacy, and must be separated from whatever “expectations” the world may have for marriage.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Married Couples Must Be Open to Childrenfccb2404-9b2b-4cae-8f88-5107df146df3Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Married Couples Must Be Open to Children Do you have any “expectations” when you think about marriage? A lot of us probably think of marriage as broadly the same thing: two people coming together in love to spend the rest of their lives together. But when we start to dive into the specifics of that idea, it’s important to recognize what expectations are of the world, and which are of God. One of these expectations could be the willingness to have kids. The Church teaches, however, that in the case of sacramental marriage, it is asked and even expected of the couple that they be open to life throughout their marriage. This is why the priest performing the ceremony and marriage prep asks the couple if they are freely, fruitfully, fully, and faithfully entering the sacrament with their spouse. Unfortunately, our world often tells us that marriage doesn’t need to be open to life. People will even sometimes say it’s selfish and reckless to bring children into a world that is so broken. But the truth of the matter is that a marriage can’t be sacramental without an openness to life, and that’s a big deal. Children are the purpose of marriage. It’s the one relationship where people have kids. Now, of course, people have sex outside of marriage that could result in kids, but we recognize that the act of sex is best placed in the context of a commited, lifelong relationship, such as marriage. Because of this, an openness to children must be present in a relationship for that couple to pursue a sacramental marriage. It’s a gift of self to another, ordered towards the procreation and education of children. Now, what about couples who can’t have kids, or are past the age of childbearing? Those marriages are no less sacramental than the ones that have children, so long as they’re still open to the procreation of children. It’s the orientation towards the task of procreation that’s important, not the achievement of it. Bottom line is, sacramental marriage is a gift of self towards another, totally, fruitfully, fully, and faithfully. Without an openness to life and the procreation of children, this gift of self is not full, and therefore does not hold the ability to be a sacrament of God. It’s an essential part of God’s plan for romantic intimacy, and must be separated from whatever “expectations” the world may have for marriage.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you have any “expectations” when you think about marriage? A lot of us probably think of marriage as broadly the same thing: two people coming together in love to spend the rest of their lives together. But when we start to dive into the specifics of that idea, it’s important to recognize what expectations are of the world, and which are of God. One of these expectations could be the willingness to have kids. The Church teaches, however, that in the case of sacramental marriage, it is asked and even expected of the couple that they be open to life throughout their marriage. This is why the priest performing the ceremony and marriage prep asks the couple if they are freely, fruitfully, fully, and faithfully entering the sacrament with their spouse. Unfortunately, our world often tells us that marriage doesn’t need to be open to life. People will even sometimes say it’s selfish and reckless to bring children into a world that is so broken. But the truth of the matter is that a marriage can’t be sacramental without an openness to life, and that’s a big deal. Children are the purpose of marriage. It’s the one relationship where people have kids. Now, of course, people have sex outside of marriage that could result in kids, but we recognize that the act of sex is best placed in the context of a commited, lifelong relationship, such as marriage. Because of this, an openness to children must be present in a relationship for that couple to pursue a sacramental marriage. It’s a gift of self to another, ordered towards the procreation and education of children. Now, what about couples who can’t have kids, or are past the age of childbearing? Those marriages are no less sacramental than the ones that have children, so long as they’re still open to the procreation of children. It’s the orientation towards the task of procreation that’s important, not the achievement of it. Bottom line is, sacramental marriage is a gift of self towards another, totally, fruitfully, fully, and faithfully. Without an openness to life and the procreation of children, this gift of self is not full, and therefore does not hold the ability to be a sacrament of God. It’s an essential part of God’s plan for romantic intimacy, and must be separated from whatever “expectations” the world may have for marriage.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Married Couples Must Be Open to Children63070329-aa60-46c7-b134-959559114de6Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 37 – Joseph's DreamsGenesis 37

Genesis 37

fullGenesis 37 – Joseph's Dreams87ff03ce-dbdb-4131-9ec7-79c1e9bafbd2Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:30:00 +0000705https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/18/20 Roadmap: Be A Saint Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The roadmap begins with “Who.” There is one true goal in life: to be a saint. Many of us believe this, but is there a path? Without a plan, we will certainly fail to hit the goal. Without a roadmap, we will spend our time on this planet wandering as if we neither know where we are or where we are going. Mass Readings from October 18, 2020: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Psalms 96:1, 3-5, 7-101 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21 View the &quot;Your Life in Weeks&quot; Chart Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The roadmap begins with “Who.” There is one true goal in life: to be a saint. Many of us believe this, but is there a path? Without a plan, we will certainly fail to hit the goal. Without a roadmap, we will spend our time on this planet wandering as if we neither know where we are or where we are going. Mass Readings from October 18, 2020: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Psalms 96:1, 3-5, 7-101 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21 View the &quot;Your Life in Weeks&quot; Chart Download the Homily Study

full10/18/20 Roadmap: Be A Saintb3efd8ec-8e91-49a0-8e4a-beb0b83c98a0Mon, 19 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/18/20 Roadmap: Be A Saint Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The roadmap begins with “Who.” There is one true goal in life: to be a saint. Many of us believe this, but is there a path? Without a plan, we will certainly fail to hit the goal. Without a roadmap, we will spend our time on this planet wandering as if we neither know where we are or where we are going. Mass Readings from October 18, 2020: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Psalms 96:1, 3-5, 7-101 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21 View the &quot;Your Life in Weeks&quot; Chart Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The roadmap begins with “Who.” There is one true goal in life: to be a saint. Many of us believe this, but is there a path? Without a plan, we will certainly fail to hit the goal. Without a roadmap, we will spend our time on this planet wandering as if we neither know where we are or where we are going. Mass Readings from October 18, 2020: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Psalms 96:1, 3-5, 7-101 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21 View the &quot;Your Life in Weeks&quot; Chart Download the Homily Study

full10/18/20 Roadmap: Be A Saint341c7d72-fcb4-41f6-a844-1b1d08bdee51Mon, 19 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/18/20 Roadmap: Be A Saint Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The roadmap begins with “Who.” There is one true goal in life: to be a saint. Many of us believe this, but is there a path? Without a plan, we will certainly fail to hit the goal. Without a roadmap, we will spend our time on this planet wandering as if we neither know where we are or where we are going. Mass Readings from October 18, 2020: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Psalms 96:1, 3-5, 7-101 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21 View the &quot;Your Life in Weeks&quot; Chart Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The roadmap begins with “Who.” There is one true goal in life: to be a saint. Many of us believe this, but is there a path? Without a plan, we will certainly fail to hit the goal. Without a roadmap, we will spend our time on this planet wandering as if we neither know where we are or where we are going. Mass Readings from October 18, 2020: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Psalms 96:1, 3-5, 7-101 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21 View the &quot;Your Life in Weeks&quot; Chart Download the Homily Study

full10/18/20 Roadmap: Be A Saint217c53bf-9d0f-47a2-8b2e-c2c65a15f293Mon, 19 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#293 Power in Weakness? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.St. Paul&#8217;s &#8220;thorn in the flesh&#8221; might well have been a moral failing that he simply could not overcome. Father Hugh Barbour explains how this reading of 2 Corinthians offers those of us who struggle with habitual sin a liberating glimpse into the personal and unfailing love of God. Cy: What was that thorn in St. Paul&#8217;s flesh? Father Hugh Barber is next. Cy: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcasts for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. And you may be surprised to find this out, but almost every sin…

St. Paul&#8217;s &#8220;thorn in the flesh&#8221; might well have been a moral failing that he simply could not overcome. Father Hugh Barbour explains how this reading of 2 Corinthians offers those of us who struggle with habitual sin a liberating glimpse into the personal and unfailing love of God. Cy: What was that thorn in St. Paul&#8217;s flesh? Father Hugh Barber is next. Cy: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcasts for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. And you may be surprised to find this out, but almost every sin…

#293 Power in Weakness? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.a5971559-73cb-46f4-b3ce-ea0589e71c54Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsI Tested Positive...What I cover in this episode: - The first lesson this pandemic has taught me - I have a secret to tell you - Changing the shape of your brain - Less answers and more questions - What are some of the most important questions you can ask yourself? - The thing that invalided you when you were younger, will be the thing you seek validation from as an adult. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What I cover in this episode: - The first lesson this pandemic has taught me - I have a secret to tell you - Changing the shape of your brain - Less answers and more questions - What are some of the most important questions you can ask yourself? - The thing that invalided you when you were younger, will be the thing you seek validation from as an adult. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullI Tested Positive...8211d3f6-7fd2-46c3-a5fb-6989533ea358Mon, 19 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +00003392https://216.73.216.191/allTags#151A: 1 Fish, 2 Fish, lots & lots & lots of FishLuke 5:1-11 This is the classic story of Jesus calling the fishermen to come, follow Him and become fisher's of men. &nbsp;We will hear how Simon Peter obeyed Jesus and how we can too. &nbsp; To connect with me, click here: &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 5:1-11 This is the classic story of Jesus calling the fishermen to come, follow Him and become fisher's of men. &nbsp;We will hear how Simon Peter obeyed Jesus and how we can too. &nbsp; To connect with me, click here: &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#151A: 1 Fish, 2 Fish, lots & lots & lots of Fishd13c9f7f-a2fb-4f7b-9031-296a7616fb43Sat, 17 Oct 2020 23:20:22 +0000453https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy You Can’t Put Your Faith in People Have you ever been shaken by a scandal in the Church? It’s hard not to have been, especially amidst scandals on a major scale or ones involving people we’ve looked up to and loved. When these things come to light, it’s common for people to start to blame the Church, and—sometimes—to leave their faith. If we feel the need to reexamine our belief in God and the Church because of something someone else did, maybe our faith should have been in God and not a person who’s broken just like us. We’re incredibly blessed to have such a vast community of Christian believers in our world who strive towards the way of Christ and in many ways dedicate their lives to the service of others. But just because they’re followers of Christ doesn’t mean they’re perfect. As humans we have a natural inclination towards sin that we’ve inherited from the first sin of Adam. And it’s important that we see this for what it is, because if we put our faith in anyone other than our Creator, we put our faith in someone that can’t satisfy our hearts. Let’s ask God to help us build a stronger relationship with him so that always look to the foundation of the Church and the faithfulness of God instead of putting our hope in the ways of man. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever been shaken by a scandal in the Church? It’s hard not to have been, especially amidst scandals on a major scale or ones involving people we’ve looked up to and loved. When these things come to light, it’s common for people to start to blame the Church, and—sometimes—to leave their faith. If we feel the need to reexamine our belief in God and the Church because of something someone else did, maybe our faith should have been in God and not a person who’s broken just like us. We’re incredibly blessed to have such a vast community of Christian believers in our world who strive towards the way of Christ and in many ways dedicate their lives to the service of others. But just because they’re followers of Christ doesn’t mean they’re perfect. As humans we have a natural inclination towards sin that we’ve inherited from the first sin of Adam. And it’s important that we see this for what it is, because if we put our faith in anyone other than our Creator, we put our faith in someone that can’t satisfy our hearts. Let’s ask God to help us build a stronger relationship with him so that always look to the foundation of the Church and the faithfulness of God instead of putting our hope in the ways of man. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy You Can’t Put Your Faith in People3d273b5a-505e-432a-a2cd-6e0c15416558Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy You Can’t Put Your Faith in People Have you ever been shaken by a scandal in the Church? It’s hard not to have been, especially amidst scandals on a major scale or ones involving people we’ve looked up to and loved. When these things come to light, it’s common for people to start to blame the Church, and—sometimes—to leave their faith. If we feel the need to reexamine our belief in God and the Church because of something someone else did, maybe our faith should have been in God and not a person who’s broken just like us. We’re incredibly blessed to have such a vast community of Christian believers in our world who strive towards the way of Christ and in many ways dedicate their lives to the service of others. But just because they’re followers of Christ doesn’t mean they’re perfect. As humans we have a natural inclination towards sin that we’ve inherited from the first sin of Adam. And it’s important that we see this for what it is, because if we put our faith in anyone other than our Creator, we put our faith in someone that can’t satisfy our hearts. Let’s ask God to help us build a stronger relationship with him so that always look to the foundation of the Church and the faithfulness of God instead of putting our hope in the ways of man. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever been shaken by a scandal in the Church? It’s hard not to have been, especially amidst scandals on a major scale or ones involving people we’ve looked up to and loved. When these things come to light, it’s common for people to start to blame the Church, and—sometimes—to leave their faith. If we feel the need to reexamine our belief in God and the Church because of something someone else did, maybe our faith should have been in God and not a person who’s broken just like us. We’re incredibly blessed to have such a vast community of Christian believers in our world who strive towards the way of Christ and in many ways dedicate their lives to the service of others. But just because they’re followers of Christ doesn’t mean they’re perfect. As humans we have a natural inclination towards sin that we’ve inherited from the first sin of Adam. And it’s important that we see this for what it is, because if we put our faith in anyone other than our Creator, we put our faith in someone that can’t satisfy our hearts. Let’s ask God to help us build a stronger relationship with him so that always look to the foundation of the Church and the faithfulness of God instead of putting our hope in the ways of man. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy You Can’t Put Your Faith in People44ac15e3-6de9-4010-93bf-84c8e360b4b2Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 36 – Esau's DescendantsGenesis 36

Genesis 36

fullGenesis 36 – Esau's Descendants99b1377f-04d5-48d6-aebd-15cdfaea0f5eThu, 15 Oct 2020 12:30:00 +0000650https://216.73.216.191/allTags#292 What If Francis Is a Bad Pope? - Joe HeschmeyerMany people have grown quite concerned that Pope Francis might, in fact, be a bad pope. We asked Joe Heschmeyer, the author of the book Pope Peter, to examine common complaints against Francis, and consider what our obligations would be if these complaints turn out to be true. Cy: What if Francis is a bad pope? We ask Joe Heschmeyer next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending the Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. We get kind of serious this week because people raise serious questions about whether or not Pope Francis i…

Many people have grown quite concerned that Pope Francis might, in fact, be a bad pope. We asked Joe Heschmeyer, the author of the book Pope Peter, to examine common complaints against Francis, and consider what our obligations would be if these complaints turn out to be true. Cy: What if Francis is a bad pope? We ask Joe Heschmeyer next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending the Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. We get kind of serious this week because people raise serious questions about whether or not Pope Francis i…

#292 What If Francis Is a Bad Pope? - Joe Heschmeyerb82edf7b-2e20-4e3b-9160-54d88efa16b8Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/11/20 No Difference Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are many goods. There is only one best. Modern indifference is the inability to take joy in in one's situation regardless of the circumstances. It is seeing "no difference" between the awesome and the awful...as well as the awesome alright. Mass Readings from October 11, 2020: Isaiah 25:6-10 Psalms 23:1-6Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Matthew 22:1-14

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are many goods. There is only one best. Modern indifference is the inability to take joy in in one's situation regardless of the circumstances. It is seeing "no difference" between the awesome and the awful...as well as the awesome alright. Mass Readings from October 11, 2020: Isaiah 25:6-10 Psalms 23:1-6Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Matthew 22:1-14

full10/11/20 No Differencecd32972a-3816-466d-8e6c-ec6121d9b3afMon, 12 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/11/20 No Difference Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are many goods. There is only one best. Modern indifference is the inability to take joy in in one's situation regardless of the circumstances. It is seeing "no difference" between the awesome and the awful...as well as the awesome alright. Mass Readings from October 11, 2020: Isaiah 25:6-10 Psalms 23:1-6Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Matthew 22:1-14

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are many goods. There is only one best. Modern indifference is the inability to take joy in in one's situation regardless of the circumstances. It is seeing "no difference" between the awesome and the awful...as well as the awesome alright. Mass Readings from October 11, 2020: Isaiah 25:6-10 Psalms 23:1-6Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Matthew 22:1-14

full10/11/20 No Difference531980ef-0025-4831-b6aa-f4fd0c4f9002Mon, 12 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/11/20 No Difference Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are many goods. There is only one best. Modern indifference is the inability to take joy in in one's situation regardless of the circumstances. It is seeing "no difference" between the awesome and the awful...as well as the awesome alright. Mass Readings from October 11, 2020: Isaiah 25:6-10 Psalms 23:1-6Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Matthew 22:1-14

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are many goods. There is only one best. Modern indifference is the inability to take joy in in one's situation regardless of the circumstances. It is seeing "no difference" between the awesome and the awful...as well as the awesome alright. Mass Readings from October 11, 2020: Isaiah 25:6-10 Psalms 23:1-6Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Matthew 22:1-14

full10/11/20 No Difference4575cc70-8f0e-4ae3-87af-cf9876699857Mon, 12 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#291 Why Do Catholics Bless Stuff? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.A Catholic priest will literally bless your cat if you ask. But what is this ritual about? Why do we do it, and what does it accomplish? Father Hugh Barbour explains. Cy: What does a blessing do? Father Hugh Barbour is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. What a blessing to have you here with us today. Catholics are constantly getting stuff blessed. If a priest starts to bless us, we know exactly what to do. Every now and then, someone will show you their Rosary and tell you who bl…

A Catholic priest will literally bless your cat if you ask. But what is this ritual about? Why do we do it, and what does it accomplish? Father Hugh Barbour explains. Cy: What does a blessing do? Father Hugh Barbour is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. What a blessing to have you here with us today. Catholics are constantly getting stuff blessed. If a priest starts to bless us, we know exactly what to do. Every now and then, someone will show you their Rosary and tell you who bl…

#291 Why Do Catholics Bless Stuff? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.1e6ab130-8744-4c76-ad07-fec923f39ec9Mon, 12 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#150A: Obeying isn't Always EasyJoshua 6:1-21 We hear God telling Joshua to knock down the strong wall of Jericho using......the sound of trumpets?! HUH? I wonder if Joshua thought this request a little odd. God asked Joshua to do something ..that may have seemed almost impossible. Maybe it wasn’t easy for him to obey b/c of this. We will hear if Joshua ends up trusting God and obeying even when it doesn’t make sense. We will apply this to how we should obey God and identify it there are others God has put in charge of us; people like mom, step-dad, or grandma who love us very much and protect us, who we should obey as well.&nbsp; To connect with me, please click kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joshua 6:1-21 We hear God telling Joshua to knock down the strong wall of Jericho using......the sound of trumpets?! HUH? I wonder if Joshua thought this request a little odd. God asked Joshua to do something ..that may have seemed almost impossible. Maybe it wasn’t easy for him to obey b/c of this. We will hear if Joshua ends up trusting God and obeying even when it doesn’t make sense. We will apply this to how we should obey God and identify it there are others God has put in charge of us; people like mom, step-dad, or grandma who love us very much and protect us, who we should obey as well.&nbsp; To connect with me, please click kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#150A: Obeying isn't Always Easyb5ca4109-fa15-4186-8c33-9b79ff39f1f5Sat, 10 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000548https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Are We So Divided Right Now? Is it just us, or does the world seem a bit divided right now? Human beings were not only created with a unique purpose, but also created to live in community. However, there are two things that can disrupt this call: division and distraction. Why these two? Well, distractions are things that take us away from a given task or goal, taking us away from living with a purpose. Likewise, division takes away from living in community with those around us. The twentieth century brought with it innumerable inventions of distraction: things like television, radio, computers, etc. All of these products are great innovations that have moved us forward in our abilities to create community and showcase our unique strengths, but they’ve also put distraction at our fingertips. It’s not just technology that has caused distractions either. We can become distracted by virtually anything: chores, work, leisurely activities. But when we’re distracted, we’re held back from the task at hand, and the ongoing task for all of us is to live in community, and live with purpose. What does that mean for something like politics? Well, if you’re American, you basically have two political responsibilities as an American citizen: educate yourself well on the politics in your country, and vote whenever elections come around. Anything other than those two tasks are distractions from the purpose of politics. When it comes to division, our country has definitely had its fair share. So how do we fight against this division that seems to be splitting our country? Through conversation and through kindness. We’re called to be united in community with those around us, so much so that Jesus refers to them as our brothers and sisters. Division won’t be conquered easily, but if we’re willing to converse, listen, and treat each other with kindness, we can get a couple strides closer to the community God desires for us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Is it just us, or does the world seem a bit divided right now? Human beings were not only created with a unique purpose, but also created to live in community. However, there are two things that can disrupt this call: division and distraction. Why these two? Well, distractions are things that take us away from a given task or goal, taking us away from living with a purpose. Likewise, division takes away from living in community with those around us. The twentieth century brought with it innumerable inventions of distraction: things like television, radio, computers, etc. All of these products are great innovations that have moved us forward in our abilities to create community and showcase our unique strengths, but they’ve also put distraction at our fingertips. It’s not just technology that has caused distractions either. We can become distracted by virtually anything: chores, work, leisurely activities. But when we’re distracted, we’re held back from the task at hand, and the ongoing task for all of us is to live in community, and live with purpose. What does that mean for something like politics? Well, if you’re American, you basically have two political responsibilities as an American citizen: educate yourself well on the politics in your country, and vote whenever elections come around. Anything other than those two tasks are distractions from the purpose of politics. When it comes to division, our country has definitely had its fair share. So how do we fight against this division that seems to be splitting our country? Through conversation and through kindness. We’re called to be united in community with those around us, so much so that Jesus refers to them as our brothers and sisters. Division won’t be conquered easily, but if we’re willing to converse, listen, and treat each other with kindness, we can get a couple strides closer to the community God desires for us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Are We So Divided Right Now?874f455d-b0b8-45a9-8551-3957fd842c6dThu, 08 Oct 2020 16:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Are We So Divided Right Now? Is it just us, or does the world seem a bit divided right now? Human beings were not only created with a unique purpose, but also created to live in community. However, there are two things that can disrupt this call: division and distraction. Why these two? Well, distractions are things that take us away from a given task or goal, taking us away from living with a purpose. Likewise, division takes away from living in community with those around us. The twentieth century brought with it innumerable inventions of distraction: things like television, radio, computers, etc. All of these products are great innovations that have moved us forward in our abilities to create community and showcase our unique strengths, but they’ve also put distraction at our fingertips. It’s not just technology that has caused distractions either. We can become distracted by virtually anything: chores, work, leisurely activities. But when we’re distracted, we’re held back from the task at hand, and the ongoing task for all of us is to live in community, and live with purpose. What does that mean for something like politics? Well, if you’re American, you basically have two political responsibilities as an American citizen: educate yourself well on the politics in your country, and vote whenever elections come around. Anything other than those two tasks are distractions from the purpose of politics. When it comes to division, our country has definitely had its fair share. So how do we fight against this division that seems to be splitting our country? Through conversation and through kindness. We’re called to be united in community with those around us, so much so that Jesus refers to them as our brothers and sisters. Division won’t be conquered easily, but if we’re willing to converse, listen, and treat each other with kindness, we can get a couple strides closer to the community God desires for us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Is it just us, or does the world seem a bit divided right now? Human beings were not only created with a unique purpose, but also created to live in community. However, there are two things that can disrupt this call: division and distraction. Why these two? Well, distractions are things that take us away from a given task or goal, taking us away from living with a purpose. Likewise, division takes away from living in community with those around us. The twentieth century brought with it innumerable inventions of distraction: things like television, radio, computers, etc. All of these products are great innovations that have moved us forward in our abilities to create community and showcase our unique strengths, but they’ve also put distraction at our fingertips. It’s not just technology that has caused distractions either. We can become distracted by virtually anything: chores, work, leisurely activities. But when we’re distracted, we’re held back from the task at hand, and the ongoing task for all of us is to live in community, and live with purpose. What does that mean for something like politics? Well, if you’re American, you basically have two political responsibilities as an American citizen: educate yourself well on the politics in your country, and vote whenever elections come around. Anything other than those two tasks are distractions from the purpose of politics. When it comes to division, our country has definitely had its fair share. So how do we fight against this division that seems to be splitting our country? Through conversation and through kindness. We’re called to be united in community with those around us, so much so that Jesus refers to them as our brothers and sisters. Division won’t be conquered easily, but if we’re willing to converse, listen, and treat each other with kindness, we can get a couple strides closer to the community God desires for us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Are We So Divided Right Now?0c7fdb66-85e7-4e37-bb69-f50825562e6dThu, 08 Oct 2020 16:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 35Genesis 35

Genesis 35

fullGenesis 35004954ae-adf9-4c40-991b-f96cd1bc2f2aThu, 08 Oct 2020 12:30:00 +0000676https://216.73.216.191/allTags#290 The Rapture Code - Karlo BroussardMedia depictions sell the &#8220;Rapture&#8221; as a Christian doctrine. But the event generally understood as the Rapture is not Christian doctrine at all. Karlo Broussard, the author of Purgatory Is for Real, decodes the truth about the end times. Cy Kellett: Do you want to be raptured? Karlo Broussard is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and Karlo Broussard is here with us to talk about the rapture. Is it something you should be anticipating, working towards, worried …

Media depictions sell the &#8220;Rapture&#8221; as a Christian doctrine. But the event generally understood as the Rapture is not Christian doctrine at all. Karlo Broussard, the author of Purgatory Is for Real, decodes the truth about the end times. Cy Kellett: Do you want to be raptured? Karlo Broussard is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and Karlo Broussard is here with us to talk about the rapture. Is it something you should be anticipating, working towards, worried …

#290 The Rapture Code - Karlo Broussard6a357648-c3f5-4f68-9f85-60e5fec08023Wed, 07 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#289 The Truth About Exorcism - Fr. Vincent LampertThe author of a brand new book called Exorcism, Father Vincent Lampert explains exorcism as a ministry of charity. The long-time exorcist of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis has seen many strange things, but insists that the most important lesson from exorcisms is to rely on Christ, who is the help of all in need. Cy Kellett: Let&#8217;s talk with an exorcist, right now on Catholic Answers Focus. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. If you generally choose to listen to this podca…

The author of a brand new book called Exorcism, Father Vincent Lampert explains exorcism as a ministry of charity. The long-time exorcist of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis has seen many strange things, but insists that the most important lesson from exorcisms is to rely on Christ, who is the help of all in need. Cy Kellett: Let&#8217;s talk with an exorcist, right now on Catholic Answers Focus. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. If you generally choose to listen to this podca…

#289 The Truth About Exorcism - Fr. Vincent Lampertbe828d36-2f0d-4f38-9f6a-bf9855098fe7Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/04/20 It's Not Your Vineyard Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has made you for freedom from anxiety over the unforeseeable future, the unchangeable past, and your present responsibilities. Many people are overwhelmed by anxiety. Anxiety over all the things that need to get done and over all that they have been through. But God calls us to have no anxiety at all. And to surrender our past, present, and future to His dominion.. Mass Readings from October 4, 2020: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalms 80:9,12,13-16,19-20Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has made you for freedom from anxiety over the unforeseeable future, the unchangeable past, and your present responsibilities. Many people are overwhelmed by anxiety. Anxiety over all the things that need to get done and over all that they have been through. But God calls us to have no anxiety at all. And to surrender our past, present, and future to His dominion.. Mass Readings from October 4, 2020: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalms 80:9,12,13-16,19-20Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

full10/04/20 It's Not Your Vineyard2d90712f-a014-4c34-84f0-745167ac6d0cMon, 05 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/04/20 It's Not Your Vineyard Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has made you for freedom from anxiety over the unforeseeable future, the unchangeable past, and your present responsibilities. Many people are overwhelmed by anxiety. Anxiety over all the things that need to get done and over all that they have been through. But God calls us to have no anxiety at all. And to surrender our past, present, and future to His dominion.. Mass Readings from October 4, 2020: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalms 80:9,12,13-16,19-20Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has made you for freedom from anxiety over the unforeseeable future, the unchangeable past, and your present responsibilities. Many people are overwhelmed by anxiety. Anxiety over all the things that need to get done and over all that they have been through. But God calls us to have no anxiety at all. And to surrender our past, present, and future to His dominion.. Mass Readings from October 4, 2020: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalms 80:9,12,13-16,19-20Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

full10/04/20 It's Not Your Vineyard5957f497-eebe-4cb9-a23d-04cc0a0b789aMon, 05 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/04/20 It's Not Your Vineyard Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has made you for freedom from anxiety over the unforeseeable future, the unchangeable past, and your present responsibilities. Many people are overwhelmed by anxiety. Anxiety over all the things that need to get done and over all that they have been through. But God calls us to have no anxiety at all. And to surrender our past, present, and future to His dominion.. Mass Readings from October 4, 2020: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalms 80:9,12,13-16,19-20Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has made you for freedom from anxiety over the unforeseeable future, the unchangeable past, and your present responsibilities. Many people are overwhelmed by anxiety. Anxiety over all the things that need to get done and over all that they have been through. But God calls us to have no anxiety at all. And to surrender our past, present, and future to His dominion.. Mass Readings from October 4, 2020: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalms 80:9,12,13-16,19-20Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

full10/04/20 It's Not Your Vineyard8e67f337-b5a0-440c-bf90-2467d5ce315aMon, 05 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow We Built A $200m Company At 27 Years Old- How to quit, why quitting matters and my quitting framework - Dealing with uncertainty instead of certain misery - How I built a £200m company at 22 years old - How I got 1 million followers on Instagram - The life changing art of taking responsibility - An unpopular opinion about the Virus - Bad binary answers to complex problems - Racism will hold you back even more if you let it. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- How to quit, why quitting matters and my quitting framework - Dealing with uncertainty instead of certain misery - How I built a £200m company at 22 years old - How I got 1 million followers on Instagram - The life changing art of taking responsibility - An unpopular opinion about the Virus - Bad binary answers to complex problems - Racism will hold you back even more if you let it. Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullHow We Built A $200m Company At 27 Years Old8adef47d-4c85-4b4a-81cb-b22e50073ad6Mon, 05 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +00003020https://216.73.216.191/allTags#149A: RejoiceProverbs 8:1-31 God is a wonderful Creator! Today's story reminds us to rejoice and be grateful for the big things and little things He has made. What a loving Creator we have who made something as simple as laughing. We are reminded that the beautiful creation can point us back to our Creator and with glad hearts, we can thank Him and marvel at Him. Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children! To connect with me, simply click : https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proverbs 8:1-31 God is a wonderful Creator! Today's story reminds us to rejoice and be grateful for the big things and little things He has made. What a loving Creator we have who made something as simple as laughing. We are reminded that the beautiful creation can point us back to our Creator and with glad hearts, we can thank Him and marvel at Him. Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children! To connect with me, simply click : https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#149A: Rejoice624e95e1-de50-4b3f-9121-a3d97cf25934Sat, 03 Oct 2020 22:25:11 +0000525https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhich Is Better? The Rosary vs. The Chaplet “What if I don’t have time to pray both The Rosary and The Divine Mercy Chaplet?” Deciding how to spend your time in prayer can be difficult, especially when you’re deciding between two powerhouse prayers like The Rosary and The Chaplet. Let’s look at each of them. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy was gifted to Saint Faustina during a vision of Jesus. In this vision, he listed 14 promises (https://www.divinemercy.org/elements-...) to those who pray the chaplet. In the chaplet, the prayers revolve around the concepts of mercy and holiness for the whole world, and reflect the prayers and promises we make during the Mass. It’s an extremely powerful prayer for not only our own souls, but the sanctification of the world. On the other hand, we have The Rosary, which is an act of love toward the Mother of Jesus, who was given to us at the crucifixion. This prayer has been recommended countless times by almost every saint who’s ever lived—and by Mary herself in several apparitions! The Rosary is a reflection on not only Mary’s life, but the life and miracles of Jesus as well. It allows us to enter into those moments with Jesus, the apostles, and Mary by way of meditation. So, should we spend time in prayer on The Chaplet—which probably takes about 5-10 minutes—or on The Rosary, which will take maybe 20-30 minutes? Why not both? If you don’t feel like you have enough time for prayer, that’s worth looking into. The reality is, you don’t have to pray The Rosary every day, and you don’t have to pray The Chaplet every day. But why not pray both as much as you can? These prayers are gifts God has given every willing Christian, and they are pathways to Heaven. So why not?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

“What if I don’t have time to pray both The Rosary and The Divine Mercy Chaplet?” Deciding how to spend your time in prayer can be difficult, especially when you’re deciding between two powerhouse prayers like The Rosary and The Chaplet. Let’s look at each of them. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy was gifted to Saint Faustina during a vision of Jesus. In this vision, he listed 14 promises (https://www.divinemercy.org/elements-...) to those who pray the chaplet. In the chaplet, the prayers revolve around the concepts of mercy and holiness for the whole world, and reflect the prayers and promises we make during the Mass. It’s an extremely powerful prayer for not only our own souls, but the sanctification of the world. On the other hand, we have The Rosary, which is an act of love toward the Mother of Jesus, who was given to us at the crucifixion. This prayer has been recommended countless times by almost every saint who’s ever lived—and by Mary herself in several apparitions! The Rosary is a reflection on not only Mary’s life, but the life and miracles of Jesus as well. It allows us to enter into those moments with Jesus, the apostles, and Mary by way of meditation. So, should we spend time in prayer on The Chaplet—which probably takes about 5-10 minutes—or on The Rosary, which will take maybe 20-30 minutes? Why not both? If you don’t feel like you have enough time for prayer, that’s worth looking into. The reality is, you don’t have to pray The Rosary every day, and you don’t have to pray The Chaplet every day. But why not pray both as much as you can? These prayers are gifts God has given every willing Christian, and they are pathways to Heaven. So why not?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhich Is Better? The Rosary vs. The Chaplet9ad2e920-e33a-469a-909c-46901abfeb70Thu, 01 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhich Is Better? The Rosary vs. The Chaplet “What if I don’t have time to pray both The Rosary and The Divine Mercy Chaplet?” Deciding how to spend your time in prayer can be difficult, especially when you’re deciding between two powerhouse prayers like The Rosary and The Chaplet. Let’s look at each of them. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy was gifted to Saint Faustina during a vision of Jesus. In this vision, he listed 14 promises (https://www.divinemercy.org/elements-...) to those who pray the chaplet. In the chaplet, the prayers revolve around the concepts of mercy and holiness for the whole world, and reflect the prayers and promises we make during the Mass. It’s an extremely powerful prayer for not only our own souls, but the sanctification of the world. On the other hand, we have The Rosary, which is an act of love toward the Mother of Jesus, who was given to us at the crucifixion. This prayer has been recommended countless times by almost every saint who’s ever lived—and by Mary herself in several apparitions! The Rosary is a reflection on not only Mary’s life, but the life and miracles of Jesus as well. It allows us to enter into those moments with Jesus, the apostles, and Mary by way of meditation. So, should we spend time in prayer on The Chaplet—which probably takes about 5-10 minutes—or on The Rosary, which will take maybe 20-30 minutes? Why not both? If you don’t feel like you have enough time for prayer, that’s worth looking into. The reality is, you don’t have to pray The Rosary every day, and you don’t have to pray The Chaplet every day. But why not pray both as much as you can? These prayers are gifts God has given every willing Christian, and they are pathways to Heaven. So why not?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

“What if I don’t have time to pray both The Rosary and The Divine Mercy Chaplet?” Deciding how to spend your time in prayer can be difficult, especially when you’re deciding between two powerhouse prayers like The Rosary and The Chaplet. Let’s look at each of them. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy was gifted to Saint Faustina during a vision of Jesus. In this vision, he listed 14 promises (https://www.divinemercy.org/elements-...) to those who pray the chaplet. In the chaplet, the prayers revolve around the concepts of mercy and holiness for the whole world, and reflect the prayers and promises we make during the Mass. It’s an extremely powerful prayer for not only our own souls, but the sanctification of the world. On the other hand, we have The Rosary, which is an act of love toward the Mother of Jesus, who was given to us at the crucifixion. This prayer has been recommended countless times by almost every saint who’s ever lived—and by Mary herself in several apparitions! The Rosary is a reflection on not only Mary’s life, but the life and miracles of Jesus as well. It allows us to enter into those moments with Jesus, the apostles, and Mary by way of meditation. So, should we spend time in prayer on The Chaplet—which probably takes about 5-10 minutes—or on The Rosary, which will take maybe 20-30 minutes? Why not both? If you don’t feel like you have enough time for prayer, that’s worth looking into. The reality is, you don’t have to pray The Rosary every day, and you don’t have to pray The Chaplet every day. But why not pray both as much as you can? These prayers are gifts God has given every willing Christian, and they are pathways to Heaven. So why not?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhich Is Better? The Rosary vs. The Chaplet2de642db-b226-4e0f-8ffd-fd254b9ab178Thu, 01 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 34 – The Rape of DinahGenesis 34

Genesis 34

fullGenesis 34 – The Rape of Dinah89438e1d-33b7-4165-a056-41ce6e4e5e6dThu, 01 Oct 2020 12:30:00 +0000610https://216.73.216.191/allTags#288 Who Gets to Be Called a Catholic? - Fr. Sebastian WalsheWith election season passions heating up, Catholics are more willing than ever to excommunicate each other online. But what, exactly, does it take to be put out of the Church? We asked the king of careful distinctions, Father Sebastian Walshe. Cy Kellett: Can we just get the bad people out of the Catholic Church? Father Sebastian Walsh joins us next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending the Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. I don&#8217;t like to pick on Twitter too much. Lots of great stuff happens on social media and…

With election season passions heating up, Catholics are more willing than ever to excommunicate each other online. But what, exactly, does it take to be put out of the Church? We asked the king of careful distinctions, Father Sebastian Walshe. Cy Kellett: Can we just get the bad people out of the Catholic Church? Father Sebastian Walsh joins us next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending the Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. I don&#8217;t like to pick on Twitter too much. Lots of great stuff happens on social media and…

#288 Who Gets to Be Called a Catholic? - Fr. Sebastian Walshe2ae108b4-ca3c-47e8-9847-b45644fe2050Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/27/20 How Do I Look? Change Your Mind Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. If you can choose your thoughts you can change your thoughts. In the garden of the mind, our thoughts are constantly growing. Some we want, others we do not. As the gardeners of our own minds, we must think about what we think about, weed out the thoughts that poison our minds, and allow the Word of God to shape how we look. Mass Readings from September 27, 2020: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalms 25:4-9Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. If you can choose your thoughts you can change your thoughts. In the garden of the mind, our thoughts are constantly growing. Some we want, others we do not. As the gardeners of our own minds, we must think about what we think about, weed out the thoughts that poison our minds, and allow the Word of God to shape how we look. Mass Readings from September 27, 2020: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalms 25:4-9Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32 Download the Homily Study

full09/27/20 How Do I Look? Change Your Mindd64ac22f-9d52-465a-8e9f-3c506de55464Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/27/20 How Do I Look? Change Your Mind Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. If you can choose your thoughts you can change your thoughts. In the garden of the mind, our thoughts are constantly growing. Some we want, others we do not. As the gardeners of our own minds, we must think about what we think about, weed out the thoughts that poison our minds, and allow the Word of God to shape how we look. Mass Readings from September 27, 2020: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalms 25:4-9Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. If you can choose your thoughts you can change your thoughts. In the garden of the mind, our thoughts are constantly growing. Some we want, others we do not. As the gardeners of our own minds, we must think about what we think about, weed out the thoughts that poison our minds, and allow the Word of God to shape how we look. Mass Readings from September 27, 2020: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalms 25:4-9Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32 Download the Homily Study

full09/27/20 How Do I Look? Change Your Minddcdd9a59-0bf9-4989-94fa-7f9627435f9dMon, 28 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/27/20 How Do I Look? Change Your Mind Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. If you can choose your thoughts you can change your thoughts. In the garden of the mind, our thoughts are constantly growing. Some we want, others we do not. As the gardeners of our own minds, we must think about what we think about, weed out the thoughts that poison our minds, and allow the Word of God to shape how we look. Mass Readings from September 27, 2020: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalms 25:4-9Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. If you can choose your thoughts you can change your thoughts. In the garden of the mind, our thoughts are constantly growing. Some we want, others we do not. As the gardeners of our own minds, we must think about what we think about, weed out the thoughts that poison our minds, and allow the Word of God to shape how we look. Mass Readings from September 27, 2020: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalms 25:4-9Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32 Download the Homily Study

full09/27/20 How Do I Look? Change Your Mind3cfda703-c6f0-4a09-b90b-06ccc9adf2cdMon, 28 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#287 What Does an Archangel Do? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Father Hugh Barbour helps us get ready for the Feast of St. Michael with a reflection on angels. Who are they? What do they do? And how, without having bodies, do they get anything done? Cy Kellett: What is the deal with angels? Father Hugh Barbour is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and we&#8217;ve got the feast of Saint Michael coming up. Michael the Archangel. Is he the highest angel? Is he close to the highest angel? Well, we&#8217;ll talk about that. But we want to…

Father Hugh Barbour helps us get ready for the Feast of St. Michael with a reflection on angels. Who are they? What do they do? And how, without having bodies, do they get anything done? Cy Kellett: What is the deal with angels? Father Hugh Barbour is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and we&#8217;ve got the feast of Saint Michael coming up. Michael the Archangel. Is he the highest angel? Is he close to the highest angel? Well, we&#8217;ll talk about that. But we want to…

#287 What Does an Archangel Do? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.21232c40-059a-429e-b2c1-87bcd454815fMon, 28 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs It Ever Okay to Give Up? You may have seen the movie Rudy. Its eponymous protagonist is a not-so-athletic college football player who spent years taking hits and practicing with his team, only to see a few moments on the field. Those short moments, however, left him with a tremendous feeling of accomplishment and pride, knowing that he committed to something and saw it through, even when it seemed hopeless. The question: is that always the right approach? Maybe if Rudy had dedicated that time to learning something he was naturally better at, he could have become an expert in his field. The choice Rudy made was made out of passion: he loved the game to the point of dedicating his college career to it, and not caring if the outcome wasn’t what he had expected. But what about bigger dreams? The dream of getting married, having kids, getting into a certain religious order, entering into a certain profession? Is there ever a point where you just have to give it up? There are a few things it’s never okay to give up. It’s never okay to give up hope itself. Hope is trust in the Lord extended into the future, knowing that he will always be with you in whatever circumstances you find yourself in. It’s also never okay to give up faith, God’s promises, or life itself. However, it is okay—and sometimes wise—to reevaluate certain outcomes, and realize that maybe it’s time to adjust your expectations. How do you know when to do that? When reality makes it obvious. For Rudy, that might have meant recognizing that he wasn’t going to be a starter on his football team. It’s still okay for him to want to be a part of the team in some way, and maybe get playing time one day, but reality must be acknowledged and accepted in these situations, or else we risk chasing empty expectations. This doesn’t mean you have to give up on your dreams, or that you can’t do anything: it just means you can’t do everything. Maybe your dream is to have a family, but you and your spouse can’t get pregnant. You might not be able to conceive, but you can still adopt, or be a foster parent. Accepting the reality of your current situation means having a dream, realizing it’s place in your life, and then asking, “Okay God, now what do you want me to do?” The outcome may not be what you had expected or planned, but if it’s with the Lord, it will still be good. And once we accept this reality, we will start to see that the real work is being done in our character, and that’s the power of trying. It may not make you the kind of person you had planned to be, but it will make you the kind of person that God wants you to be. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You may have seen the movie Rudy. Its eponymous protagonist is a not-so-athletic college football player who spent years taking hits and practicing with his team, only to see a few moments on the field. Those short moments, however, left him with a tremendous feeling of accomplishment and pride, knowing that he committed to something and saw it through, even when it seemed hopeless. The question: is that always the right approach? Maybe if Rudy had dedicated that time to learning something he was naturally better at, he could have become an expert in his field. The choice Rudy made was made out of passion: he loved the game to the point of dedicating his college career to it, and not caring if the outcome wasn’t what he had expected. But what about bigger dreams? The dream of getting married, having kids, getting into a certain religious order, entering into a certain profession? Is there ever a point where you just have to give it up? There are a few things it’s never okay to give up. It’s never okay to give up hope itself. Hope is trust in the Lord extended into the future, knowing that he will always be with you in whatever circumstances you find yourself in. It’s also never okay to give up faith, God’s promises, or life itself. However, it is okay—and sometimes wise—to reevaluate certain outcomes, and realize that maybe it’s time to adjust your expectations. How do you know when to do that? When reality makes it obvious. For Rudy, that might have meant recognizing that he wasn’t going to be a starter on his football team. It’s still okay for him to want to be a part of the team in some way, and maybe get playing time one day, but reality must be acknowledged and accepted in these situations, or else we risk chasing empty expectations. This doesn’t mean you have to give up on your dreams, or that you can’t do anything: it just means you can’t do everything. Maybe your dream is to have a family, but you and your spouse can’t get pregnant. You might not be able to conceive, but you can still adopt, or be a foster parent. Accepting the reality of your current situation means having a dream, realizing it’s place in your life, and then asking, “Okay God, now what do you want me to do?” The outcome may not be what you had expected or planned, but if it’s with the Lord, it will still be good. And once we accept this reality, we will start to see that the real work is being done in our character, and that’s the power of trying. It may not make you the kind of person you had planned to be, but it will make you the kind of person that God wants you to be. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs It Ever Okay to Give Up?968d3108-00d0-44fe-b77f-a8012793a8b4Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs It Ever Okay to Give Up? You may have seen the movie Rudy. Its eponymous protagonist is a not-so-athletic college football player who spent years taking hits and practicing with his team, only to see a few moments on the field. Those short moments, however, left him with a tremendous feeling of accomplishment and pride, knowing that he committed to something and saw it through, even when it seemed hopeless. The question: is that always the right approach? Maybe if Rudy had dedicated that time to learning something he was naturally better at, he could have become an expert in his field. The choice Rudy made was made out of passion: he loved the game to the point of dedicating his college career to it, and not caring if the outcome wasn’t what he had expected. But what about bigger dreams? The dream of getting married, having kids, getting into a certain religious order, entering into a certain profession? Is there ever a point where you just have to give it up? There are a few things it’s never okay to give up. It’s never okay to give up hope itself. Hope is trust in the Lord extended into the future, knowing that he will always be with you in whatever circumstances you find yourself in. It’s also never okay to give up faith, God’s promises, or life itself. However, it is okay—and sometimes wise—to reevaluate certain outcomes, and realize that maybe it’s time to adjust your expectations. How do you know when to do that? When reality makes it obvious. For Rudy, that might have meant recognizing that he wasn’t going to be a starter on his football team. It’s still okay for him to want to be a part of the team in some way, and maybe get playing time one day, but reality must be acknowledged and accepted in these situations, or else we risk chasing empty expectations. This doesn’t mean you have to give up on your dreams, or that you can’t do anything: it just means you can’t do everything. Maybe your dream is to have a family, but you and your spouse can’t get pregnant. You might not be able to conceive, but you can still adopt, or be a foster parent. Accepting the reality of your current situation means having a dream, realizing it’s place in your life, and then asking, “Okay God, now what do you want me to do?” The outcome may not be what you had expected or planned, but if it’s with the Lord, it will still be good. And once we accept this reality, we will start to see that the real work is being done in our character, and that’s the power of trying. It may not make you the kind of person you had planned to be, but it will make you the kind of person that God wants you to be. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You may have seen the movie Rudy. Its eponymous protagonist is a not-so-athletic college football player who spent years taking hits and practicing with his team, only to see a few moments on the field. Those short moments, however, left him with a tremendous feeling of accomplishment and pride, knowing that he committed to something and saw it through, even when it seemed hopeless. The question: is that always the right approach? Maybe if Rudy had dedicated that time to learning something he was naturally better at, he could have become an expert in his field. The choice Rudy made was made out of passion: he loved the game to the point of dedicating his college career to it, and not caring if the outcome wasn’t what he had expected. But what about bigger dreams? The dream of getting married, having kids, getting into a certain religious order, entering into a certain profession? Is there ever a point where you just have to give it up? There are a few things it’s never okay to give up. It’s never okay to give up hope itself. Hope is trust in the Lord extended into the future, knowing that he will always be with you in whatever circumstances you find yourself in. It’s also never okay to give up faith, God’s promises, or life itself. However, it is okay—and sometimes wise—to reevaluate certain outcomes, and realize that maybe it’s time to adjust your expectations. How do you know when to do that? When reality makes it obvious. For Rudy, that might have meant recognizing that he wasn’t going to be a starter on his football team. It’s still okay for him to want to be a part of the team in some way, and maybe get playing time one day, but reality must be acknowledged and accepted in these situations, or else we risk chasing empty expectations. This doesn’t mean you have to give up on your dreams, or that you can’t do anything: it just means you can’t do everything. Maybe your dream is to have a family, but you and your spouse can’t get pregnant. You might not be able to conceive, but you can still adopt, or be a foster parent. Accepting the reality of your current situation means having a dream, realizing it’s place in your life, and then asking, “Okay God, now what do you want me to do?” The outcome may not be what you had expected or planned, but if it’s with the Lord, it will still be good. And once we accept this reality, we will start to see that the real work is being done in our character, and that’s the power of trying. It may not make you the kind of person you had planned to be, but it will make you the kind of person that God wants you to be. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs It Ever Okay to Give Up?97e1065b-5120-4676-81bf-86841a188a19Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 33 – Jacob and EsauGenesis 33

Genesis 33

fullGenesis 33 – Jacob and Esauaa016e97-816d-4953-98cb-9f4192aba180Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:30:00 +0000588https://216.73.216.191/allTags#286 Why the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? - Jimmy AkinIt&#8217;s one thing to believe in God based on philosophical proofs. But what about the claim that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the true God who has intervened in history? What justifies belief in this claim? Jimmy Akin explains. Cy Kellett: Why believe in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? Jimmy Akin next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Last time, we asked Jimmy about the Kalam argument. Does it prove God&#8217;s existence? There&#8217;s a whole area of phil…

It&#8217;s one thing to believe in God based on philosophical proofs. But what about the claim that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the true God who has intervened in history? What justifies belief in this claim? Jimmy Akin explains. Cy Kellett: Why believe in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? Jimmy Akin next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Last time, we asked Jimmy about the Kalam argument. Does it prove God&#8217;s existence? There&#8217;s a whole area of phil…

#286 Why the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? - Jimmy Akin25254beb-4151-4bfa-ae62-71b7c3e70830Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/20/20 How Do I Look? Highlighter Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It doesn’t matter how long you live. What matters is how you live. Our lives will magnify (or highlight) something. Will they be so full of nice things that they will miss the most excellent things? Or will we be wise so that, no matter the outcome, Christ will be highlighted? Mass Readings from September 20, 2020: Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalms 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18Philippians 1:20-24, 27 Matthew 20:1-16 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It doesn’t matter how long you live. What matters is how you live. Our lives will magnify (or highlight) something. Will they be so full of nice things that they will miss the most excellent things? Or will we be wise so that, no matter the outcome, Christ will be highlighted? Mass Readings from September 20, 2020: Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalms 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18Philippians 1:20-24, 27 Matthew 20:1-16 Download the Homily Study

full09/20/20 How Do I Look? Highlighter0d98cc65-3a1b-4f64-9685-5f0b62488e3fMon, 21 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/20/20 How Do I Look? Highlighter Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It doesn’t matter how long you live. What matters is how you live. Our lives will magnify (or highlight) something. Will they be so full of nice things that they will miss the most excellent things? Or will we be wise so that, no matter the outcome, Christ will be highlighted? Mass Readings from September 20, 2020: Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalms 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18Philippians 1:20-24, 27 Matthew 20:1-16 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It doesn’t matter how long you live. What matters is how you live. Our lives will magnify (or highlight) something. Will they be so full of nice things that they will miss the most excellent things? Or will we be wise so that, no matter the outcome, Christ will be highlighted? Mass Readings from September 20, 2020: Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalms 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18Philippians 1:20-24, 27 Matthew 20:1-16 Download the Homily Study

full09/20/20 How Do I Look? Highlighter5c399923-d72c-41b7-a050-f36d1f385e12Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/20/20 How Do I Look? Highlighter Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It doesn’t matter how long you live. What matters is how you live. Our lives will magnify (or highlight) something. Will they be so full of nice things that they will miss the most excellent things? Or will we be wise so that, no matter the outcome, Christ will be highlighted? Mass Readings from September 20, 2020: Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalms 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18Philippians 1:20-24, 27 Matthew 20:1-16 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It doesn’t matter how long you live. What matters is how you live. Our lives will magnify (or highlight) something. Will they be so full of nice things that they will miss the most excellent things? Or will we be wise so that, no matter the outcome, Christ will be highlighted? Mass Readings from September 20, 2020: Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalms 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18Philippians 1:20-24, 27 Matthew 20:1-16 Download the Homily Study

full09/20/20 How Do I Look? Highlighter91e516b7-8f7c-4d87-96a3-94b147b2491cMon, 21 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#285 Horoscopes, Astrology, Catholicism, Oh My! - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.What if you could get a personal message each day from beyond this world? Millions of people seek such messages in astrology charts and readings. But the Church has a better &#8220;astrology,&#8221; in which God really does have a message for you each day of the year. Cy Kellett: A surprising look at astrology, next with Father Hugh. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and explaining the Catholic faith. Please remember to subscribe at Apple, or Stitcher, or what&#8217;s the other one, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts. Please, give us that…

What if you could get a personal message each day from beyond this world? Millions of people seek such messages in astrology charts and readings. But the Church has a better &#8220;astrology,&#8221; in which God really does have a message for you each day of the year. Cy Kellett: A surprising look at astrology, next with Father Hugh. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and explaining the Catholic faith. Please remember to subscribe at Apple, or Stitcher, or what&#8217;s the other one, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts. Please, give us that…

#285 Horoscopes, Astrology, Catholicism, Oh My! - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.cc46c000-9060-4fd1-a6ac-d689410dc594Mon, 21 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#148A: No One Can Take Us from JesusJohn 10:22-30 Today we hear wonderful news! No matter how strong, smart, or powerful someone is, they can not steal us from our Father's loving &amp; strong hand. Jesus uses a beautiful illustration of us being his sheep, to teach this to us today.&nbsp; I hope you enjoy the story and thank you for tuning in!&nbsp; If you enjoy this resource, please pass it along to friends/family and write a review.&nbsp; To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 10:22-30 Today we hear wonderful news! No matter how strong, smart, or powerful someone is, they can not steal us from our Father's loving &amp; strong hand. Jesus uses a beautiful illustration of us being his sheep, to teach this to us today.&nbsp; I hope you enjoy the story and thank you for tuning in!&nbsp; If you enjoy this resource, please pass it along to friends/family and write a review.&nbsp; To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#148A: No One Can Take Us from Jesus7f73dfe3-b607-4a8e-a52c-4683c794e0f2Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:10:13 +0000393https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 32 – Jacob Becomes IsraelGenesis 32

Genesis 32

fullGenesis 32 – Jacob Becomes Israel6cbfbd0e-6506-4a90-93ea-1b5eab3fd8ecThu, 17 Sep 2020 12:30:00 +0000603https://216.73.216.191/allTags#284 Does This Argument Prove God? - Jimmy AkinJimmy Akin joins us and we gave him two simple tasks—explain the Kalam Cosmological Argument and tell us whether it proves that God exists. Jimmy obliged. Cy Kellett: Does the Kalam cosmological argument prove God exists? Jimmy Akin explains. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. The Kalam argument has become very popular in recent decades, actually after some neglect. It has done so as you&#8217;ll hear in this podcast because it&#8217;s been promoted by a certain apologist, part…

Jimmy Akin joins us and we gave him two simple tasks—explain the Kalam Cosmological Argument and tell us whether it proves that God exists. Jimmy obliged. Cy Kellett: Does the Kalam cosmological argument prove God exists? Jimmy Akin explains. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. The Kalam argument has become very popular in recent decades, actually after some neglect. It has done so as you&#8217;ll hear in this podcast because it&#8217;s been promoted by a certain apologist, part…

#284 Does This Argument Prove God? - Jimmy Akin1dd5f92e-2496-469f-ab6a-b0ce2c2ef2c9Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/13/20 How Do I Look? The Cost of Forgiveness Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There is no forgiveness without justice. Forgiveness is neither excusing nor enabling evil. There is always a debt that needs to be paid…and somebody needs to pay it. Mass Readings from September 13, 2020: Sirach 27:30—28:7 Psalms 103:1-4, 9-12Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There is no forgiveness without justice. Forgiveness is neither excusing nor enabling evil. There is always a debt that needs to be paid…and somebody needs to pay it. Mass Readings from September 13, 2020: Sirach 27:30—28:7 Psalms 103:1-4, 9-12Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35 Download the Homily Study

full09/13/20 How Do I Look? The Cost of Forgivenessc7fd6442-31c1-4fe8-913f-eae732a2bf03Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/13/20 How Do I Look? The Cost of Forgiveness Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There is no forgiveness without justice. Forgiveness is neither excusing nor enabling evil. There is always a debt that needs to be paid…and somebody needs to pay it. Mass Readings from September 13, 2020: Sirach 27:30—28:7 Psalms 103:1-4, 9-12Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There is no forgiveness without justice. Forgiveness is neither excusing nor enabling evil. There is always a debt that needs to be paid…and somebody needs to pay it. Mass Readings from September 13, 2020: Sirach 27:30—28:7 Psalms 103:1-4, 9-12Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35 Download the Homily Study

full09/13/20 How Do I Look? The Cost of Forgiveness65c0b531-6623-4883-9711-6564a9a6ddfaMon, 14 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/13/20 How Do I Look? The Cost of Forgiveness Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There is no forgiveness without justice. Forgiveness is neither excusing nor enabling evil. There is always a debt that needs to be paid…and somebody needs to pay it. Mass Readings from September 13, 2020: Sirach 27:30—28:7 Psalms 103:1-4, 9-12Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There is no forgiveness without justice. Forgiveness is neither excusing nor enabling evil. There is always a debt that needs to be paid…and somebody needs to pay it. Mass Readings from September 13, 2020: Sirach 27:30—28:7 Psalms 103:1-4, 9-12Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35 Download the Homily Study

full09/13/20 How Do I Look? The Cost of Forgiveness0c0935d8-7be5-4cea-8d7c-e1d64c643839Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#283 Two Sorrowful Feasts - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Father Hugh Barbour joins us to explain why Catholics have feast days that celebrate sadness. This time we cover the twin feasts of Christ&#8217;s Cross and Mary&#8217;s sorrow. Cy Kellett: Making feasts out of sorrowful things&#8230; Father Hugh Barber is next. Hello and welcome to Catholic Answers Focus, the podcast for living, understanding, and defending the Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. In a certain sense, the Catholic faith is about turning from sorrow to celebration, but sometimes we quite literally celebrate sorrowful things. This month over two days, we celebrate t…

Father Hugh Barbour joins us to explain why Catholics have feast days that celebrate sadness. This time we cover the twin feasts of Christ&#8217;s Cross and Mary&#8217;s sorrow. Cy Kellett: Making feasts out of sorrowful things&#8230; Father Hugh Barber is next. Hello and welcome to Catholic Answers Focus, the podcast for living, understanding, and defending the Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. In a certain sense, the Catholic faith is about turning from sorrow to celebration, but sometimes we quite literally celebrate sorrowful things. This month over two days, we celebrate t…

#283 Two Sorrowful Feasts - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.b8edbb02-3541-483b-aae6-90432c485f54Mon, 14 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#147A: What do your Actions Show?Galatians 5:16-22 Another school year has begun &amp; with it comes more interactions with other children, families, and teachers. It is an opportunity to display Christ to others. &nbsp;Whether you are in a building, at home, or doing school outdoors, the kids can listen to this story and reflect on their actions. What does the Bible teach us about how we should talk and act? For this, we will hear Paul writing about the Fruits of the Spirit. Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children! To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galatians 5:16-22 Another school year has begun &amp; with it comes more interactions with other children, families, and teachers. It is an opportunity to display Christ to others. &nbsp;Whether you are in a building, at home, or doing school outdoors, the kids can listen to this story and reflect on their actions. What does the Bible teach us about how we should talk and act? For this, we will hear Paul writing about the Fruits of the Spirit. Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children! To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#147A: What do your Actions Show?26947e7b-bc54-450c-9d23-33a935e43bbcSat, 12 Sep 2020 20:21:53 +0000458https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Real Answer to Why God Allows Suffering Playing a video game called Injustice helps Fr. Mike explain the real answer to why God allows suffering. In Injustice, Superman becomes a totalitarian dictator in his attempt to try and eliminate evil. Batman tries to tell him, in trying to eliminate evil he has ceased to do good, because without the freedom to choose evil, we don’t really have the freedom to choose good either. Couldn’t God do better than Superman though? Couldn’t he just fix everything by bringing us back to the Garden of Eden? Anyone who is a parent knows that doesn’t work because God’s children—us—would just mess up again. So what does God actually do? He doesn’t eliminate evil. He draws close to us in the midst of evil. He suffers a painful death. He descends to the depths of hell. He doesn’t take away suffering. He transforms it and redeems it by entering into it. This led St. Paul to say: “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church” (Colossians 1:24). St. John Paul II said in suffering we receive a sliver of the Cross. Our suffering matters because Christ’s suffering matters and we are his body. All we have to do is tell God to use our suffering. Nothing given to God is ever wasted, so give it to God. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Playing a video game called Injustice helps Fr. Mike explain the real answer to why God allows suffering. In Injustice, Superman becomes a totalitarian dictator in his attempt to try and eliminate evil. Batman tries to tell him, in trying to eliminate evil he has ceased to do good, because without the freedom to choose evil, we don’t really have the freedom to choose good either. Couldn’t God do better than Superman though? Couldn’t he just fix everything by bringing us back to the Garden of Eden? Anyone who is a parent knows that doesn’t work because God’s children—us—would just mess up again. So what does God actually do? He doesn’t eliminate evil. He draws close to us in the midst of evil. He suffers a painful death. He descends to the depths of hell. He doesn’t take away suffering. He transforms it and redeems it by entering into it. This led St. Paul to say: “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church” (Colossians 1:24). St. John Paul II said in suffering we receive a sliver of the Cross. Our suffering matters because Christ’s suffering matters and we are his body. All we have to do is tell God to use our suffering. Nothing given to God is ever wasted, so give it to God. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Real Answer to Why God Allows Sufferingfc61139a-1a52-4bad-8f23-b8f3cb56670fThu, 10 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Real Answer to Why God Allows Suffering Playing a video game called Injustice helps Fr. Mike explain the real answer to why God allows suffering. In Injustice, Superman becomes a totalitarian dictator in his attempt to try and eliminate evil. Batman tries to tell him, in trying to eliminate evil he has ceased to do good, because without the freedom to choose evil, we don’t really have the freedom to choose good either. Couldn’t God do better than Superman though? Couldn’t he just fix everything by bringing us back to the Garden of Eden? Anyone who is a parent knows that doesn’t work because God’s children—us—would just mess up again. So what does God actually do? He doesn’t eliminate evil. He draws close to us in the midst of evil. He suffers a painful death. He descends to the depths of hell. He doesn’t take away suffering. He transforms it and redeems it by entering into it. This led St. Paul to say: “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church” (Colossians 1:24). St. John Paul II said in suffering we receive a sliver of the Cross. Our suffering matters because Christ’s suffering matters and we are his body. All we have to do is tell God to use our suffering. Nothing given to God is ever wasted, so give it to God. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Playing a video game called Injustice helps Fr. Mike explain the real answer to why God allows suffering. In Injustice, Superman becomes a totalitarian dictator in his attempt to try and eliminate evil. Batman tries to tell him, in trying to eliminate evil he has ceased to do good, because without the freedom to choose evil, we don’t really have the freedom to choose good either. Couldn’t God do better than Superman though? Couldn’t he just fix everything by bringing us back to the Garden of Eden? Anyone who is a parent knows that doesn’t work because God’s children—us—would just mess up again. So what does God actually do? He doesn’t eliminate evil. He draws close to us in the midst of evil. He suffers a painful death. He descends to the depths of hell. He doesn’t take away suffering. He transforms it and redeems it by entering into it. This led St. Paul to say: “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church” (Colossians 1:24). St. John Paul II said in suffering we receive a sliver of the Cross. Our suffering matters because Christ’s suffering matters and we are his body. All we have to do is tell God to use our suffering. Nothing given to God is ever wasted, so give it to God. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Real Answer to Why God Allows Suffering470b60a0-e2de-47dc-94d1-24118e534f39Thu, 10 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 31 – Jacob FleesGenesis 31

Genesis 31

fullGenesis 31 – Jacob Fleesd117761c-fcc2-44ff-b069-0065c4001322Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:30:00 +0000783https://216.73.216.191/allTags#282 Christ Tells You Who You Are - Joe HeschmeyerIf I do not know who I am, I cannot know what to do or even what will make me happy. Joe Heschmeyer explains why Christ has the definitive answer on each person&#8217;s identity, and how meeting him settles our identity questions. Cy Kellett: Is it possible to know yourself without knowing Jesus? Joe Heschmeyer right now on Focus. Hello and welcome to Focus, Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and these are without question confused times and among the things that we&#8217;re confused about, and this is kind o…

If I do not know who I am, I cannot know what to do or even what will make me happy. Joe Heschmeyer explains why Christ has the definitive answer on each person&#8217;s identity, and how meeting him settles our identity questions. Cy Kellett: Is it possible to know yourself without knowing Jesus? Joe Heschmeyer right now on Focus. Hello and welcome to Focus, Catholic answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and these are without question confused times and among the things that we&#8217;re confused about, and this is kind o…

#282 Christ Tells You Who You Are - Joe Heschmeyerf227be68-8a96-41c3-8c45-9b1498544ca8Wed, 09 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#280 Hey America, Jesus Is God! - Karlo BroussardA recent survey is heartbreaking for those who know Jesus is God come among us. Larger percentages of Christians no longer believe this. Karlo Broussard explains why we can be confident that Jesus is, in fact, God. Cy Kellett: American confusion over the person of Jesus. Karlo Broussard with us next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending the Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. I&#8217;m just going to read you the first line or two of a story from Newsweek magazine that all of us around here found a bit disheartening and …

A recent survey is heartbreaking for those who know Jesus is God come among us. Larger percentages of Christians no longer believe this. Karlo Broussard explains why we can be confident that Jesus is, in fact, God. Cy Kellett: American confusion over the person of Jesus. Karlo Broussard with us next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending the Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. I&#8217;m just going to read you the first line or two of a story from Newsweek magazine that all of us around here found a bit disheartening and …

#280 Hey America, Jesus Is God! - Karlo Broussarda5ca2641-9dea-43cc-add7-98f8a0231163Tue, 08 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#281 Prayer Tips for Busy People - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.If you can think, you can pray. If you can desire, you can pray. Father Hugh Barbour explains why including God in the things you are already doing can turn your life into a life of prayer. Cy Kellett: Actually, you do have time to pray. Father Hugh explains next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. We all feel &#8230; Well, we shouldn&#8217;t say we all, but lots and lots of us feel overwhelmed much of the time, and we&#8217;re overwhelmed in part because we don&#8217;t have time. We just feel like we&#8217;r…

If you can think, you can pray. If you can desire, you can pray. Father Hugh Barbour explains why including God in the things you are already doing can turn your life into a life of prayer. Cy Kellett: Actually, you do have time to pray. Father Hugh explains next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. We all feel &#8230; Well, we shouldn&#8217;t say we all, but lots and lots of us feel overwhelmed much of the time, and we&#8217;re overwhelmed in part because we don&#8217;t have time. We just feel like we&#8217;r…

#281 Prayer Tips for Busy People - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.34dca151-3936-4741-92de-a45613a263fbMon, 07 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/06/20 How Do I Look? Fighting For Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. How do Christians fight? We all have experienced the temptation to see someone who has failed or someone who has hurt us as a non-person. But taking responsibility for the people in our lives means fighting that temptation. And it means doing what we can to fight for that person. Mass Readings from September 06, 2020: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. How do Christians fight? We all have experienced the temptation to see someone who has failed or someone who has hurt us as a non-person. But taking responsibility for the people in our lives means fighting that temptation. And it means doing what we can to fight for that person. Mass Readings from September 06, 2020: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20 Download the Homily Study

full09/06/20 How Do I Look? Fighting Forf4cb34df-936f-4b70-bd8e-2f5dbee77eeeSun, 06 Sep 2020 18:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/06/20 How Do I Look? Fighting For Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. How do Christians fight? We all have experienced the temptation to see someone who has failed or someone who has hurt us as a non-person. But taking responsibility for the people in our lives means fighting that temptation. And it means doing what we can to fight for that person. Mass Readings from September 06, 2020: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. How do Christians fight? We all have experienced the temptation to see someone who has failed or someone who has hurt us as a non-person. But taking responsibility for the people in our lives means fighting that temptation. And it means doing what we can to fight for that person. Mass Readings from September 06, 2020: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20 Download the Homily Study

full09/06/20 How Do I Look? Fighting For1069ad88-02e0-4c06-a242-2223b43191e3Sun, 06 Sep 2020 18:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/06/20 How Do I Look? Fighting For Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. How do Christians fight? We all have experienced the temptation to see someone who has failed or someone who has hurt us as a non-person. But taking responsibility for the people in our lives means fighting that temptation. And it means doing what we can to fight for that person. Mass Readings from September 06, 2020: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. How do Christians fight? We all have experienced the temptation to see someone who has failed or someone who has hurt us as a non-person. But taking responsibility for the people in our lives means fighting that temptation. And it means doing what we can to fight for that person. Mass Readings from September 06, 2020: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20 Download the Homily Study

full09/06/20 How Do I Look? Fighting For73a1edf1-79ce-4bb5-8fb5-ec9af32ab765Sun, 06 Sep 2020 18:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#146A: Exodus part 9: Parting of the Red SeaExodus 14 This is our last part in the Exodus series. &nbsp;Today's story reminds us that life is full of twists and turns but &nbsp;through it all, God ha a plan and keeps his promise. &nbsp; I respect each families/ ages/ stage of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. So that the kids get the context of the stories, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to any Exodus episodes you may have missed as the stories build upon themselves. To connect with me, simply to go https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 14 This is our last part in the Exodus series. &nbsp;Today's story reminds us that life is full of twists and turns but &nbsp;through it all, God ha a plan and keeps his promise. &nbsp; I respect each families/ ages/ stage of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. So that the kids get the context of the stories, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to any Exodus episodes you may have missed as the stories build upon themselves. To connect with me, simply to go https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#146A: Exodus part 9: Parting of the Red Sea35100d1b-3401-475e-974c-84cbab421dd7Sat, 05 Sep 2020 23:23:09 +0000642https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat It’s Really Like to Be a Catholic Speaker Many people ask Fr. Mike, “How do you become a Catholic speaker?” The quick answer is “Get baptized and start talking.” Of course this implies that you live out the promises of your baptism. When you do that, people will start asking you to give talks about the Faith. At least that’s how it worked out for Fr. Mke. The caveat is that being a Catholic speaker is not all that it seems to be. The Faith is not going to spread throughout the world through someone on a stage with a microphone in hand. Christ will redeem the world through relationships, especially family and friendships. The danger is in thinking that giving talks equals ministry. The Catholic teacher, director of religious education, and volunteer are in the messy relationships that make disciples of Christ one person at a time. We don’t want to become someone who is willing to travel a thousand miles to tell a thousand people about Christ, but isn’t willing to cross one street to tell one person about him. Jesus first reached out to his twelve disciples and built strong relationships with them. Then people started coming to him. When you live an authentic Christian life founded upon a strong relationship with Christ and with others in Christ, people start noticing. You won’t have to aspire to be a Catholic speaker because those who are looking for a leader in the Faith will ask you to be one.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Many people ask Fr. Mike, “How do you become a Catholic speaker?” The quick answer is “Get baptized and start talking.” Of course this implies that you live out the promises of your baptism. When you do that, people will start asking you to give talks about the Faith. At least that’s how it worked out for Fr. Mke. The caveat is that being a Catholic speaker is not all that it seems to be. The Faith is not going to spread throughout the world through someone on a stage with a microphone in hand. Christ will redeem the world through relationships, especially family and friendships. The danger is in thinking that giving talks equals ministry. The Catholic teacher, director of religious education, and volunteer are in the messy relationships that make disciples of Christ one person at a time. We don’t want to become someone who is willing to travel a thousand miles to tell a thousand people about Christ, but isn’t willing to cross one street to tell one person about him. Jesus first reached out to his twelve disciples and built strong relationships with them. Then people started coming to him. When you live an authentic Christian life founded upon a strong relationship with Christ and with others in Christ, people start noticing. You won’t have to aspire to be a Catholic speaker because those who are looking for a leader in the Faith will ask you to be one.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat It’s Really Like to Be a Catholic Speakercc690add-1b6a-41ec-af01-dd23b69066f8Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat It’s Really Like to Be a Catholic Speaker Many people ask Fr. Mike, “How do you become a Catholic speaker?” The quick answer is “Get baptized and start talking.” Of course this implies that you live out the promises of your baptism. When you do that, people will start asking you to give talks about the Faith. At least that’s how it worked out for Fr. Mke. The caveat is that being a Catholic speaker is not all that it seems to be. The Faith is not going to spread throughout the world through someone on a stage with a microphone in hand. Christ will redeem the world through relationships, especially family and friendships. The danger is in thinking that giving talks equals ministry. The Catholic teacher, director of religious education, and volunteer are in the messy relationships that make disciples of Christ one person at a time. We don’t want to become someone who is willing to travel a thousand miles to tell a thousand people about Christ, but isn’t willing to cross one street to tell one person about him. Jesus first reached out to his twelve disciples and built strong relationships with them. Then people started coming to him. When you live an authentic Christian life founded upon a strong relationship with Christ and with others in Christ, people start noticing. You won’t have to aspire to be a Catholic speaker because those who are looking for a leader in the Faith will ask you to be one.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Many people ask Fr. Mike, “How do you become a Catholic speaker?” The quick answer is “Get baptized and start talking.” Of course this implies that you live out the promises of your baptism. When you do that, people will start asking you to give talks about the Faith. At least that’s how it worked out for Fr. Mke. The caveat is that being a Catholic speaker is not all that it seems to be. The Faith is not going to spread throughout the world through someone on a stage with a microphone in hand. Christ will redeem the world through relationships, especially family and friendships. The danger is in thinking that giving talks equals ministry. The Catholic teacher, director of religious education, and volunteer are in the messy relationships that make disciples of Christ one person at a time. We don’t want to become someone who is willing to travel a thousand miles to tell a thousand people about Christ, but isn’t willing to cross one street to tell one person about him. Jesus first reached out to his twelve disciples and built strong relationships with them. Then people started coming to him. When you live an authentic Christian life founded upon a strong relationship with Christ and with others in Christ, people start noticing. You won’t have to aspire to be a Catholic speaker because those who are looking for a leader in the Faith will ask you to be one.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat It’s Really Like to Be a Catholic Speakera4c3612a-467d-4ad1-ac67-808a1c49f9f9Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 30 – Sibling RivalryGenesis 30

Genesis 30

fullGenesis 30 – Sibling Rivalry81f0f074-87c4-4faf-8ff2-9187e1e8b2edThu, 03 Sep 2020 12:30:00 +0000786https://216.73.216.191/allTags#280 Are Your Future Sins Forgiven? - Karlo BroussardHow can the Catholic Church teach that we need to worry about losing our salvation through mortal sin when the Bible teaches that we have been sanctified once and for all? Karlo Broussard tackles another Protestant challenge. Cy: Are your future sins already forgiven? Next, with Karlo. Hello, and welcome to Focus, The Catholic Answer&#8217;s podcast for living, understanding and defending the Catholic faith. Remember to subscribe to Focus wherever you get your podcasts. And if you would, please give us that five star rating and help us to grow this podcast. Some of our Protestant friends tell…

How can the Catholic Church teach that we need to worry about losing our salvation through mortal sin when the Bible teaches that we have been sanctified once and for all? Karlo Broussard tackles another Protestant challenge. Cy: Are your future sins already forgiven? Next, with Karlo. Hello, and welcome to Focus, The Catholic Answer&#8217;s podcast for living, understanding and defending the Catholic faith. Remember to subscribe to Focus wherever you get your podcasts. And if you would, please give us that five star rating and help us to grow this podcast. Some of our Protestant friends tell…

#280 Are Your Future Sins Forgiven? - Karlo Broussardf78be67f-96aa-426e-8244-eb372764dc44Wed, 02 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#279 Why the Fuss About Sacraments? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.The recent story of a priest who discovered he had never been baptized unleashed a torrent of anxieties and questions around the sacraments. We ask Father Hugh, why is the Church so inflexible about how sacraments are celebrated? Cy: Just how important is precision in the celebration of the sacraments? Father Hugh Barbour is next on Focus &#8230; Hello, and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host, and you probably heard about that priest in Michigan, at least he thought he was a priest, but it tu…

The recent story of a priest who discovered he had never been baptized unleashed a torrent of anxieties and questions around the sacraments. We ask Father Hugh, why is the Church so inflexible about how sacraments are celebrated? Cy: Just how important is precision in the celebration of the sacraments? Father Hugh Barbour is next on Focus &#8230; Hello, and welcome to Focus the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host, and you probably heard about that priest in Michigan, at least he thought he was a priest, but it tu…

#279 Why the Fuss About Sacraments? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.28291661-f1e6-4f39-b8a5-103880a7beb3Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/30/20 How Do I Look? "Lucky" Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I being conformed or transformed? Christians must not only live differently in the world, we must look differently at the world. Mass Readings from August 30, 2020: Jeremiah 20:7-9 Psalms 63:2-6, 8-9Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I being conformed or transformed? Christians must not only live differently in the world, we must look differently at the world. Mass Readings from August 30, 2020: Jeremiah 20:7-9 Psalms 63:2-6, 8-9Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27 Download the Homily Study

full08/30/20 How Do I Look? "Lucky"d543d92c-c3b1-4e46-b4e3-e2e76b9859c0Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/30/20 How Do I Look? "Lucky" Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I being conformed or transformed? Christians must not only live differently in the world, we must look differently at the world. Mass Readings from August 30, 2020: Jeremiah 20:7-9 Psalms 63:2-6, 8-9Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I being conformed or transformed? Christians must not only live differently in the world, we must look differently at the world. Mass Readings from August 30, 2020: Jeremiah 20:7-9 Psalms 63:2-6, 8-9Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27 Download the Homily Study

full08/30/20 How Do I Look? "Lucky"c1ec508b-e0e3-49e6-8303-18f6a5c1a7f0Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/30/20 How Do I Look? "Lucky" Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I being conformed or transformed? Christians must not only live differently in the world, we must look differently at the world. Mass Readings from August 30, 2020: Jeremiah 20:7-9 Psalms 63:2-6, 8-9Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Am I being conformed or transformed? Christians must not only live differently in the world, we must look differently at the world. Mass Readings from August 30, 2020: Jeremiah 20:7-9 Psalms 63:2-6, 8-9Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27 Download the Homily Study

full08/30/20 How Do I Look? "Lucky"e968f5f2-89f7-480c-87a0-0339c084dc58Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Get Real Friends How many real friends do you have? Honestly, many people we call friends would probably better qualify as pals or buddies. The first step to getting real friends is to recognize how we are all made to be gifts of love. God is love and we were made in his image. We were also made for community, because God is a community of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Living out this love and community as God does requires availability and vulnerability. By availability we mean “care-free timelessness”, as Catholic evangelist Matthew Kelly calls it. By vulnerability we mean taking off the mask. This is the really hard part. As a missionary Fr. Mike knows once said, vulnerability is not just transparency. Transparency is letting someone look into the fish bowl. Vulnerability is inviting them into the fishbowl and letting them move things around. How can we all learn to grow in love, community, availability, and vulnerability so we can become real friends to others and live as the image of God in the world?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How many real friends do you have? Honestly, many people we call friends would probably better qualify as pals or buddies. The first step to getting real friends is to recognize how we are all made to be gifts of love. God is love and we were made in his image. We were also made for community, because God is a community of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Living out this love and community as God does requires availability and vulnerability. By availability we mean “care-free timelessness”, as Catholic evangelist Matthew Kelly calls it. By vulnerability we mean taking off the mask. This is the really hard part. As a missionary Fr. Mike knows once said, vulnerability is not just transparency. Transparency is letting someone look into the fish bowl. Vulnerability is inviting them into the fishbowl and letting them move things around. How can we all learn to grow in love, community, availability, and vulnerability so we can become real friends to others and live as the image of God in the world?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Get Real Friendse94576f4-2dbb-4653-8f6c-15226729e159Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Get Real Friends How many real friends do you have? Honestly, many people we call friends would probably better qualify as pals or buddies. The first step to getting real friends is to recognize how we are all made to be gifts of love. God is love and we were made in his image. We were also made for community, because God is a community of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Living out this love and community as God does requires availability and vulnerability. By availability we mean “care-free timelessness”, as Catholic evangelist Matthew Kelly calls it. By vulnerability we mean taking off the mask. This is the really hard part. As a missionary Fr. Mike knows once said, vulnerability is not just transparency. Transparency is letting someone look into the fish bowl. Vulnerability is inviting them into the fishbowl and letting them move things around. How can we all learn to grow in love, community, availability, and vulnerability so we can become real friends to others and live as the image of God in the world?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How many real friends do you have? Honestly, many people we call friends would probably better qualify as pals or buddies. The first step to getting real friends is to recognize how we are all made to be gifts of love. God is love and we were made in his image. We were also made for community, because God is a community of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Living out this love and community as God does requires availability and vulnerability. By availability we mean “care-free timelessness”, as Catholic evangelist Matthew Kelly calls it. By vulnerability we mean taking off the mask. This is the really hard part. As a missionary Fr. Mike knows once said, vulnerability is not just transparency. Transparency is letting someone look into the fish bowl. Vulnerability is inviting them into the fishbowl and letting them move things around. How can we all learn to grow in love, community, availability, and vulnerability so we can become real friends to others and live as the image of God in the world?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Get Real Friends366acf62-f1dd-4b49-b40c-14674a08d352Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 29 – Leah!?Genesis 29

Genesis 29

fullGenesis 29 – Leah!?b7e35ce7-6261-4c47-86f9-0846ebe2b570Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:30:00 +0000616https://216.73.216.191/allTags#277 What Justifies a Christian? - Karlo BroussardHow can the Catholic Church teach that our justification is a process when the Letter to the Romans says that our justification is a one-time event? Karlo Broussard can&#8217;t help himself, he just has to keep meeting Protestant challenges to Catholic belief. Cy Kellett: What does it take to get right with God? Karlo Broussard next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending the Catholic faith. Please, don&#8217;t forget to subscribe to Focus at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. That way you&#8217;ll be…

How can the Catholic Church teach that our justification is a process when the Letter to the Romans says that our justification is a one-time event? Karlo Broussard can&#8217;t help himself, he just has to keep meeting Protestant challenges to Catholic belief. Cy Kellett: What does it take to get right with God? Karlo Broussard next. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending the Catholic faith. Please, don&#8217;t forget to subscribe to Focus at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. That way you&#8217;ll be…

#277 What Justifies a Christian? - Karlo Broussard5dbc2aa8-4627-4738-9def-fcccaf7827d0Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/23/20 Influencer Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Church has influence even when it isn’t considered important. We can often confuse influence with importance; authority with power. But the Church has been given the very influence and authority of Jesus Christ. Even when the world does not listen to the voice of the Church, She still has the influence and authority of Jesus. Mass Readings from August 23, 2020: Isaiah 22:19-23 Psalms 138:1-3, 6, 8Romans 11:33-36 Matthew 16:13-20

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Church has influence even when it isn’t considered important. We can often confuse influence with importance; authority with power. But the Church has been given the very influence and authority of Jesus Christ. Even when the world does not listen to the voice of the Church, She still has the influence and authority of Jesus. Mass Readings from August 23, 2020: Isaiah 22:19-23 Psalms 138:1-3, 6, 8Romans 11:33-36 Matthew 16:13-20

full08/23/20 Influencer b8d31f57-25e4-4a38-a626-a506c4e59e40Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/23/20 Influencer Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Church has influence even when it isn’t considered important. We can often confuse influence with importance; authority with power. But the Church has been given the very influence and authority of Jesus Christ. Even when the world does not listen to the voice of the Church, She still has the influence and authority of Jesus. Mass Readings from August 23, 2020: Isaiah 22:19-23 Psalms 138:1-3, 6, 8Romans 11:33-36 Matthew 16:13-20

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Church has influence even when it isn’t considered important. We can often confuse influence with importance; authority with power. But the Church has been given the very influence and authority of Jesus Christ. Even when the world does not listen to the voice of the Church, She still has the influence and authority of Jesus. Mass Readings from August 23, 2020: Isaiah 22:19-23 Psalms 138:1-3, 6, 8Romans 11:33-36 Matthew 16:13-20

full08/23/20 Influencer 01f27dca-4920-42fb-870b-fecf1ac2ec89Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/23/20 Influencer Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Church has influence even when it isn’t considered important. We can often confuse influence with importance; authority with power. But the Church has been given the very influence and authority of Jesus Christ. Even when the world does not listen to the voice of the Church, She still has the influence and authority of Jesus. Mass Readings from August 23, 2020: Isaiah 22:19-23 Psalms 138:1-3, 6, 8Romans 11:33-36 Matthew 16:13-20

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Church has influence even when it isn’t considered important. We can often confuse influence with importance; authority with power. But the Church has been given the very influence and authority of Jesus Christ. Even when the world does not listen to the voice of the Church, She still has the influence and authority of Jesus. Mass Readings from August 23, 2020: Isaiah 22:19-23 Psalms 138:1-3, 6, 8Romans 11:33-36 Matthew 16:13-20

full08/23/20 Influencer 8aa040a0-83e9-4e59-b24c-45ed47fb09c5Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#145A: Exodus part 8: God Wants Us to KNOW HIMExodus 9 &amp; 10&nbsp; Today we are in part 8 of our Exodus series. &nbsp;We will hear the last few plagues. In today's story, we connect the dots that God wants us to know HIM. He doesn't play hide and seek but instead, truly wants us to know Him. &nbsp;After many of the plagues, we hear God say he used his power so that everyone would know that He is God and that no one could boast that they had saved themselves, but it was truly only God who saved them; bringing them out of Egypt. &nbsp; I respect each families/ ages/ stage of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. So that the kids get the context of the stories, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to any Exodus episodes you may have missed as the stories build upon themselves. To connect with me, simply to go https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 9 &amp; 10&nbsp; Today we are in part 8 of our Exodus series. &nbsp;We will hear the last few plagues. In today's story, we connect the dots that God wants us to know HIM. He doesn't play hide and seek but instead, truly wants us to know Him. &nbsp;After many of the plagues, we hear God say he used his power so that everyone would know that He is God and that no one could boast that they had saved themselves, but it was truly only God who saved them; bringing them out of Egypt. &nbsp; I respect each families/ ages/ stage of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. So that the kids get the context of the stories, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to any Exodus episodes you may have missed as the stories build upon themselves. To connect with me, simply to go https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#145A: Exodus part 8: God Wants Us to KNOW HIM6106b29b-88ef-405c-8bb0-f7397e396999Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:16:54 +0000831https://216.73.216.191/allTags#276 Mary Is Your Queen - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.From ancient times, Christians have celebrated the Assumption of Mary on August 15. In modern times, the celebration of the Coronation of Mary has been joined to that feast. Father Hugh Barbour reviews the history and theology of these Marian celebrations, and explains why they should fill you with joy. Cy Kellett: We&#8217;ve got a special episode in honor of Mary, our queen right now on Catholic Answers Focus. Hello and welcome to Focus. The Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending the Catholic faith. Don&#8217;t forget to subscribe, wherever you subscribe for your p…

From ancient times, Christians have celebrated the Assumption of Mary on August 15. In modern times, the celebration of the Coronation of Mary has been joined to that feast. Father Hugh Barbour reviews the history and theology of these Marian celebrations, and explains why they should fill you with joy. Cy Kellett: We&#8217;ve got a special episode in honor of Mary, our queen right now on Catholic Answers Focus. Hello and welcome to Focus. The Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending the Catholic faith. Don&#8217;t forget to subscribe, wherever you subscribe for your p…

#276 Mary Is Your Queen - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.d8b312ff-716c-494f-a492-5c3e4ef18281Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf You’re Not Feeling Loved If you’re not feeling loved by someone you love, take courage in the story of Leah in Genesis. Jacob, Leah’s husband, did not love her. In fact, what’s even worse, he loved her sister, Rachel, instead. Leah named her first three sons out of her hope and desire for her husband to love her, thinking if she bore him sons he would love him. She named her first “Reuben” which means, “Look, a son,” saying, “Now my husband will love me.” She named her second son “Simeon” which means “listening” because she felt the Lord heard her prayer for Jacob to love her. She named her third son “Levi” which means “joined together” because she believed this time her husband will finally be joined to her. By the time she had her fourth son, she named him Judah, which means “may God be praised.” She finally stopped trying to make Jacob love her, and instead she let go and let God take over. It’s no coincidence that Jesus would be born from the line of Judah. Some people love people the way they know how to love, and the beloved just doesn’t notice. A father may love her daughter through acts of service rather than words of affirmation or quality time. Others may simply not love you, but that does not mean you’re unlovable. You’re chosen by God for a reason only you can know. Do not wait for someone else to give you the love that God the Father has already given you. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you’re not feeling loved by someone you love, take courage in the story of Leah in Genesis. Jacob, Leah’s husband, did not love her. In fact, what’s even worse, he loved her sister, Rachel, instead. Leah named her first three sons out of her hope and desire for her husband to love her, thinking if she bore him sons he would love him. She named her first “Reuben” which means, “Look, a son,” saying, “Now my husband will love me.” She named her second son “Simeon” which means “listening” because she felt the Lord heard her prayer for Jacob to love her. She named her third son “Levi” which means “joined together” because she believed this time her husband will finally be joined to her. By the time she had her fourth son, she named him Judah, which means “may God be praised.” She finally stopped trying to make Jacob love her, and instead she let go and let God take over. It’s no coincidence that Jesus would be born from the line of Judah. Some people love people the way they know how to love, and the beloved just doesn’t notice. A father may love her daughter through acts of service rather than words of affirmation or quality time. Others may simply not love you, but that does not mean you’re unlovable. You’re chosen by God for a reason only you can know. Do not wait for someone else to give you the love that God the Father has already given you. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf You’re Not Feeling Loved04bc2958-bfe2-44b5-8633-1435811a78b4Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIf You’re Not Feeling Loved If you’re not feeling loved by someone you love, take courage in the story of Leah in Genesis. Jacob, Leah’s husband, did not love her. In fact, what’s even worse, he loved her sister, Rachel, instead. Leah named her first three sons out of her hope and desire for her husband to love her, thinking if she bore him sons he would love him. She named her first “Reuben” which means, “Look, a son,” saying, “Now my husband will love me.” She named her second son “Simeon” which means “listening” because she felt the Lord heard her prayer for Jacob to love her. She named her third son “Levi” which means “joined together” because she believed this time her husband will finally be joined to her. By the time she had her fourth son, she named him Judah, which means “may God be praised.” She finally stopped trying to make Jacob love her, and instead she let go and let God take over. It’s no coincidence that Jesus would be born from the line of Judah. Some people love people the way they know how to love, and the beloved just doesn’t notice. A father may love her daughter through acts of service rather than words of affirmation or quality time. Others may simply not love you, but that does not mean you’re unlovable. You’re chosen by God for a reason only you can know. Do not wait for someone else to give you the love that God the Father has already given you. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you’re not feeling loved by someone you love, take courage in the story of Leah in Genesis. Jacob, Leah’s husband, did not love her. In fact, what’s even worse, he loved her sister, Rachel, instead. Leah named her first three sons out of her hope and desire for her husband to love her, thinking if she bore him sons he would love him. She named her first “Reuben” which means, “Look, a son,” saying, “Now my husband will love me.” She named her second son “Simeon” which means “listening” because she felt the Lord heard her prayer for Jacob to love her. She named her third son “Levi” which means “joined together” because she believed this time her husband will finally be joined to her. By the time she had her fourth son, she named him Judah, which means “may God be praised.” She finally stopped trying to make Jacob love her, and instead she let go and let God take over. It’s no coincidence that Jesus would be born from the line of Judah. Some people love people the way they know how to love, and the beloved just doesn’t notice. A father may love her daughter through acts of service rather than words of affirmation or quality time. Others may simply not love you, but that does not mean you’re unlovable. You’re chosen by God for a reason only you can know. Do not wait for someone else to give you the love that God the Father has already given you. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIf You’re Not Feeling Lovedb0663c10-3d43-4360-9008-df57fda4b634Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 28 – Jacob's LadderGenesis 28

Genesis 28

fullGenesis 28 – Jacob's Laddera3dcd992-fd4a-4684-8cf9-5bc017611318Thu, 20 Aug 2020 12:30:00 +0000592https://216.73.216.191/allTags#275 What Popes Are Not - Joe HeschmeyerPopes are not saints. They are not prophets. They are not world leaders, or media stars, or even theologians. They can be these things, but none of these things are essential to the pope&#8217;s job. Joe Heschmeyer, author of Pope Peter, explains why this is good news. Cy Kellett: A less stressful way of looking at the papacy today on Catholic Answers Focus. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your faith. Remember to subscribe to Catholic Answers Focus wherever you get your podcasts, whether that&#8217;s Apple podcast, Spotify, St…

Popes are not saints. They are not prophets. They are not world leaders, or media stars, or even theologians. They can be these things, but none of these things are essential to the pope&#8217;s job. Joe Heschmeyer, author of Pope Peter, explains why this is good news. Cy Kellett: A less stressful way of looking at the papacy today on Catholic Answers Focus. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your faith. Remember to subscribe to Catholic Answers Focus wherever you get your podcasts, whether that&#8217;s Apple podcast, Spotify, St…

#275 What Popes Are Not - Joe Heschmeyer1926aedd-6aaa-46bc-834e-4d2eb0627318Wed, 19 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/16/20 Great Faith Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Faith can only become great when it is tested. What kind of faith do you want? Faith that makes a difference because it is lived out is the only kind of faith that matters. Mass Readings from August 16, 2020: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 >Matthew 15:21-28

Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Faith can only become great when it is tested. What kind of faith do you want? Faith that makes a difference because it is lived out is the only kind of faith that matters. Mass Readings from August 16, 2020: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 >Matthew 15:21-28

full08/16/20 Great Faith1c7537da-75b1-452a-adec-9244231fd78dMon, 17 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/16/20 Great Faith Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Faith can only become great when it is tested. What kind of faith do you want? Faith that makes a difference because it is lived out is the only kind of faith that matters. Mass Readings from August 16, 2020: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 >Matthew 15:21-28

Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Faith can only become great when it is tested. What kind of faith do you want? Faith that makes a difference because it is lived out is the only kind of faith that matters. Mass Readings from August 16, 2020: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 >Matthew 15:21-28

full08/16/20 Great Faith5118f7ec-c54f-4e48-8d70-a56dfcae93f5Mon, 17 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/16/20 Great Faith Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Faith can only become great when it is tested. What kind of faith do you want? Faith that makes a difference because it is lived out is the only kind of faith that matters. Mass Readings from August 16, 2020: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 >Matthew 15:21-28

Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Faith can only become great when it is tested. What kind of faith do you want? Faith that makes a difference because it is lived out is the only kind of faith that matters. Mass Readings from August 16, 2020: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Psalms 67:2-3, 5-6, 8Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 >Matthew 15:21-28

full08/16/20 Great Faithed46319a-f1a8-4df0-9ca5-613337b3ee7aMon, 17 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#273 Racism for Catholics - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.What does Catholic tradition actually teach about racism? Did Jesus have anything to say about it? Father Hugh Barbour explains how the ancient Faith deals with a term coined in the modern world. Cy Kellett: Racism in the light of divine revelation right now on Focus. Hello and welcome to Focus, The Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending the Catholic faith. Remember to subscribe wherever you subscribe, maybe at Apple podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, that way you&#8217;ll be notified when new episodes are released and please leave us that five star review, it does help to…

What does Catholic tradition actually teach about racism? Did Jesus have anything to say about it? Father Hugh Barbour explains how the ancient Faith deals with a term coined in the modern world. Cy Kellett: Racism in the light of divine revelation right now on Focus. Hello and welcome to Focus, The Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending the Catholic faith. Remember to subscribe wherever you subscribe, maybe at Apple podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, that way you&#8217;ll be notified when new episodes are released and please leave us that five star review, it does help to…

#273 Racism for Catholics - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.2340cc64-9502-4b2f-a3c4-a86c3575b93dMon, 17 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#144A: Exodus part 7: The PlaguesExodus 8. This is part 7 in our Exodus series. Today we will begin learning about the plagues. Because there is so much to cover, we will have to leave our story as a cliff hanger and hear the rest of the plagues next week so stay tuned!!!! I respect each families/ ages/ stage of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. So that the kids get the context of the stories, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to any Exodus episodes you may have missed as the stories build upon themselves. To connect with me, simply to go https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 8. This is part 7 in our Exodus series. Today we will begin learning about the plagues. Because there is so much to cover, we will have to leave our story as a cliff hanger and hear the rest of the plagues next week so stay tuned!!!! I respect each families/ ages/ stage of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scripture yourself including what is appropriate for your family. So that the kids get the context of the stories, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to any Exodus episodes you may have missed as the stories build upon themselves. To connect with me, simply to go https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#144A: Exodus part 7: The Plagues476071d8-83ff-46ce-9fe6-98cf28e0d218Sat, 15 Aug 2020 22:23:05 +0000569https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFreedom from the Fear of Death Wearing masks, not wearing masks, and all the mixed emotions that have come with the coronavirus reveal that—as a society—we lack freedom from the fear of death. Maybe you know someone who has died from the virus, or someone who lost their livelihood due to the lockdown. Many are wondering when they can safely go out again, or when they can they go back to Mass. In fact, the coronavirus is revealing the fear of not just death, but also the fear of loss, uncertainty, and insecurity. In these strange times, it’s encouraging to remember the one who conquered death. In Hebrews we read: “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same nature, that through death he might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong bondage” (Hebrews 2:14-15). In a world without Jesus, death ought to be feared because it is a separation from life and everything good. But Christ has transformed life and death. This does not mean suffering and grief simply don’t matter, but in our suffering we have hope that death is not the end. Living life is risky. About eight out of a thousand people die every year, COVID-19 aside (https://www.macrotrends.net/countries/WLD/world/death-rate). But the meaning of life is so much more than avoiding death. Frankly, some things are worse than death and some things are more important than our lives on earth. We are called to embrace the risks of life and live in hope … while still taking reasonable health precautions.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Wearing masks, not wearing masks, and all the mixed emotions that have come with the coronavirus reveal that—as a society—we lack freedom from the fear of death. Maybe you know someone who has died from the virus, or someone who lost their livelihood due to the lockdown. Many are wondering when they can safely go out again, or when they can they go back to Mass. In fact, the coronavirus is revealing the fear of not just death, but also the fear of loss, uncertainty, and insecurity. In these strange times, it’s encouraging to remember the one who conquered death. In Hebrews we read: “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same nature, that through death he might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong bondage” (Hebrews 2:14-15). In a world without Jesus, death ought to be feared because it is a separation from life and everything good. But Christ has transformed life and death. This does not mean suffering and grief simply don’t matter, but in our suffering we have hope that death is not the end. Living life is risky. About eight out of a thousand people die every year, COVID-19 aside (https://www.macrotrends.net/countries/WLD/world/death-rate). But the meaning of life is so much more than avoiding death. Frankly, some things are worse than death and some things are more important than our lives on earth. We are called to embrace the risks of life and live in hope … while still taking reasonable health precautions.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFreedom from the Fear of Death319c4291-63cd-4d57-b3e8-f01192d3fabaThu, 13 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFreedom from the Fear of Death Wearing masks, not wearing masks, and all the mixed emotions that have come with the coronavirus reveal that—as a society—we lack freedom from the fear of death. Maybe you know someone who has died from the virus, or someone who lost their livelihood due to the lockdown. Many are wondering when they can safely go out again, or when they can they go back to Mass. In fact, the coronavirus is revealing the fear of not just death, but also the fear of loss, uncertainty, and insecurity. In these strange times, it’s encouraging to remember the one who conquered death. In Hebrews we read: “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same nature, that through death he might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong bondage” (Hebrews 2:14-15). In a world without Jesus, death ought to be feared because it is a separation from life and everything good. But Christ has transformed life and death. This does not mean suffering and grief simply don’t matter, but in our suffering we have hope that death is not the end. Living life is risky. About eight out of a thousand people die every year, COVID-19 aside (https://www.macrotrends.net/countries/WLD/world/death-rate). But the meaning of life is so much more than avoiding death. Frankly, some things are worse than death and some things are more important than our lives on earth. We are called to embrace the risks of life and live in hope … while still taking reasonable health precautions.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Wearing masks, not wearing masks, and all the mixed emotions that have come with the coronavirus reveal that—as a society—we lack freedom from the fear of death. Maybe you know someone who has died from the virus, or someone who lost their livelihood due to the lockdown. Many are wondering when they can safely go out again, or when they can they go back to Mass. In fact, the coronavirus is revealing the fear of not just death, but also the fear of loss, uncertainty, and insecurity. In these strange times, it’s encouraging to remember the one who conquered death. In Hebrews we read: “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same nature, that through death he might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong bondage” (Hebrews 2:14-15). In a world without Jesus, death ought to be feared because it is a separation from life and everything good. But Christ has transformed life and death. This does not mean suffering and grief simply don’t matter, but in our suffering we have hope that death is not the end. Living life is risky. About eight out of a thousand people die every year, COVID-19 aside (https://www.macrotrends.net/countries/WLD/world/death-rate). But the meaning of life is so much more than avoiding death. Frankly, some things are worse than death and some things are more important than our lives on earth. We are called to embrace the risks of life and live in hope … while still taking reasonable health precautions.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFreedom from the Fear of Death304975c2-6af4-4fb9-b69a-74744376fe31Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 28 – Jacob DeceivesGenesis 28

Genesis 28

fullGenesis 28 – Jacob Deceivese3344682-0eca-46c2-a87c-6eb038011d2fThu, 13 Aug 2020 12:30:00 +0000737https://216.73.216.191/allTags#273 Creation from Nothing - Trent HornDid God really make the universe out of nothing? Is there really any such thing as &#8220;nothing&#8221;? Trent Horn tackles the difficult concept of &#8220;nothing&#8221; as he explains where we got everything. Cy Kellett: Did God really make everything out of nothing? That&#8217;s on Focus right now. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending the Catholic faith. Remember to subscribe to Focus on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, wherever else you might get your podcasts, that way you&#8217;re notified when new episodes are …

Did God really make the universe out of nothing? Is there really any such thing as &#8220;nothing&#8221;? Trent Horn tackles the difficult concept of &#8220;nothing&#8221; as he explains where we got everything. Cy Kellett: Did God really make everything out of nothing? That&#8217;s on Focus right now. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending the Catholic faith. Remember to subscribe to Focus on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, wherever else you might get your podcasts, that way you&#8217;re notified when new episodes are …

#273 Creation from Nothing - Trent Horn8a52a405-bef9-4b23-8adc-f186a35dafefWed, 12 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#272 Is God Asleep? - Fr. Sebastian WalsheThese days one can almost feel that God is asleep. Does he not see the chaos, confusion, and injustice of the modern world? Father Sebastian Walshe, the author of Secrets from Heaven, joins us to consider today&#8217;s realities in the light of the gospel stories of Jesus asleep in the storm. Cy Kellett : Is God asleep during these tough times? Right now on Catholic Answers Focus. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and explaining the Catholic faith. Remember to subscribe to Focus on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, wherever you get your podcast…

These days one can almost feel that God is asleep. Does he not see the chaos, confusion, and injustice of the modern world? Father Sebastian Walshe, the author of Secrets from Heaven, joins us to consider today&#8217;s realities in the light of the gospel stories of Jesus asleep in the storm. Cy Kellett : Is God asleep during these tough times? Right now on Catholic Answers Focus. Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and explaining the Catholic faith. Remember to subscribe to Focus on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, wherever you get your podcast…

#272 Is God Asleep? - Fr. Sebastian Walshe81680b21-465c-4467-8caa-90263ed7b2b1Mon, 10 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/09/20 Why Did You Stop? Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is one thing to start walking. It is another thing to keep walking. Distraction is anything that takes our focus away from where it needs to be. Mass Readings from August 9, 2020: 1 Kings 19:9, 11-13 Psalms 85:9-12, 13-14Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is one thing to start walking. It is another thing to keep walking. Distraction is anything that takes our focus away from where it needs to be. Mass Readings from August 9, 2020: 1 Kings 19:9, 11-13 Psalms 85:9-12, 13-14Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33

full08/09/20 Why Did You Stop?45e8397e-2d0e-434d-b571-9c6602bef690Sun, 09 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/09/20 Why Did You Stop? Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is one thing to start walking. It is another thing to keep walking. Distraction is anything that takes our focus away from where it needs to be. Mass Readings from August 9, 2020: 1 Kings 19:9, 11-13 Psalms 85:9-12, 13-14Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is one thing to start walking. It is another thing to keep walking. Distraction is anything that takes our focus away from where it needs to be. Mass Readings from August 9, 2020: 1 Kings 19:9, 11-13 Psalms 85:9-12, 13-14Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33

full08/09/20 Why Did You Stop?8836d87c-8893-4e3c-9a60-9e508091c8c3Sun, 09 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/09/20 Why Did You Stop? Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is one thing to start walking. It is another thing to keep walking. Distraction is anything that takes our focus away from where it needs to be. Mass Readings from August 9, 2020: 1 Kings 19:9, 11-13 Psalms 85:9-12, 13-14Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is one thing to start walking. It is another thing to keep walking. Distraction is anything that takes our focus away from where it needs to be. Mass Readings from August 9, 2020: 1 Kings 19:9, 11-13 Psalms 85:9-12, 13-14Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33

full08/09/20 Why Did You Stop?463d6ab8-ee2e-4156-af6d-880797687901Sun, 09 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#143A: Exodus part 6: God has a PlanExodus 6:9-13 &amp; 7:3-23 &nbsp;We continue our Exodus series. I respect each families ages/stages of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scriptures to include what's appropriate for your family.&nbsp; Today we hear how God has a plan for how He will save His people. God did not pace back and forth with worry when the King of Egypt refused to let the people go. We will hear how God has a plan for our lives too; that nothing shocks or surprises God. He is all knowing &nbsp;and all powerful. God has got this. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 6:9-13 &amp; 7:3-23 &nbsp;We continue our Exodus series. I respect each families ages/stages of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scriptures to include what's appropriate for your family.&nbsp; Today we hear how God has a plan for how He will save His people. God did not pace back and forth with worry when the King of Egypt refused to let the people go. We will hear how God has a plan for our lives too; that nothing shocks or surprises God. He is all knowing &nbsp;and all powerful. God has got this. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thanks for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#143A: Exodus part 6: God has a Planf36ab8dc-042d-4cce-9ac8-5a3eca437476Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:29:46 +0000700https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBelieving in a God Who Allows Evil It may sound foolish to believe in a God who allows evil, tragedy, suffering, and disasters. But God never promised to rid the world of these things. He promised us hope: “and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us” (Romans 5:5). At some point we are going to experience heartbreak, loss, and suffering. Anyone who thought having faith in God would take away those things in life had the wrong idea of who God is. Fr. Mike says he has never been disappointed in God, because he knows what promises God did make. God is faithful. He will never break his promises, but he never promised that you would not experience grief. He did promise that in the midst of the pain he will be there. In being there, he will help you to love the giver of peace more than the gift of peace. Discipleship is a daily cross. God promised trouble, not peace. He encouraged us to take heart in the midst of that trouble, and that’s how we grow stronger and holier. There will be floods and fire and sickness and tragedy. Turn to the one who promised he will be there with you through it all to help carry you through it. When we feel we have been let down by God the most, those are the times when trust in him means the most. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It may sound foolish to believe in a God who allows evil, tragedy, suffering, and disasters. But God never promised to rid the world of these things. He promised us hope: “and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us” (Romans 5:5). At some point we are going to experience heartbreak, loss, and suffering. Anyone who thought having faith in God would take away those things in life had the wrong idea of who God is. Fr. Mike says he has never been disappointed in God, because he knows what promises God did make. God is faithful. He will never break his promises, but he never promised that you would not experience grief. He did promise that in the midst of the pain he will be there. In being there, he will help you to love the giver of peace more than the gift of peace. Discipleship is a daily cross. God promised trouble, not peace. He encouraged us to take heart in the midst of that trouble, and that’s how we grow stronger and holier. There will be floods and fire and sickness and tragedy. Turn to the one who promised he will be there with you through it all to help carry you through it. When we feel we have been let down by God the most, those are the times when trust in him means the most. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBelieving in a God Who Allows Evilcce6ea76-98fe-4aa5-ae9d-642675e90410Thu, 06 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBelieving in a God Who Allows Evil It may sound foolish to believe in a God who allows evil, tragedy, suffering, and disasters. But God never promised to rid the world of these things. He promised us hope: “and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us” (Romans 5:5). At some point we are going to experience heartbreak, loss, and suffering. Anyone who thought having faith in God would take away those things in life had the wrong idea of who God is. Fr. Mike says he has never been disappointed in God, because he knows what promises God did make. God is faithful. He will never break his promises, but he never promised that you would not experience grief. He did promise that in the midst of the pain he will be there. In being there, he will help you to love the giver of peace more than the gift of peace. Discipleship is a daily cross. God promised trouble, not peace. He encouraged us to take heart in the midst of that trouble, and that’s how we grow stronger and holier. There will be floods and fire and sickness and tragedy. Turn to the one who promised he will be there with you through it all to help carry you through it. When we feel we have been let down by God the most, those are the times when trust in him means the most. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It may sound foolish to believe in a God who allows evil, tragedy, suffering, and disasters. But God never promised to rid the world of these things. He promised us hope: “and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us” (Romans 5:5). At some point we are going to experience heartbreak, loss, and suffering. Anyone who thought having faith in God would take away those things in life had the wrong idea of who God is. Fr. Mike says he has never been disappointed in God, because he knows what promises God did make. God is faithful. He will never break his promises, but he never promised that you would not experience grief. He did promise that in the midst of the pain he will be there. In being there, he will help you to love the giver of peace more than the gift of peace. Discipleship is a daily cross. God promised trouble, not peace. He encouraged us to take heart in the midst of that trouble, and that’s how we grow stronger and holier. There will be floods and fire and sickness and tragedy. Turn to the one who promised he will be there with you through it all to help carry you through it. When we feel we have been let down by God the most, those are the times when trust in him means the most. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBelieving in a God Who Allows Evil5cdf23d8-6110-4649-8e86-c0d7cb0b895aThu, 06 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSermon - Feeding of the 5,000Matthew 14:13-21

Matthew 14:13-21

fullSermon - Feeding of the 5,0004dcba14a-de13-45be-b9ac-ada435514456Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:30:00 +00001192https://216.73.216.191/allTags#271 Is the Biblical God a Maniac? - John DeRosaApologist and author John DeRosa tackles the idea that the God of the Bible is violent and unworthy of being worshiped. As he does in his book One Less God Than You, DeRosa shows how this meme-level argument against God comes up short. Cy: Is the God of the Old Testament a homicidal maniac? Right now on Focus. Hello and welcome again to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending the Faith. As always, please take a minute to subscribe to Focus on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher. I&#8217;m pretending like I know what these things are, but you know what they a…

Apologist and author John DeRosa tackles the idea that the God of the Bible is violent and unworthy of being worshiped. As he does in his book One Less God Than You, DeRosa shows how this meme-level argument against God comes up short. Cy: Is the God of the Old Testament a homicidal maniac? Right now on Focus. Hello and welcome again to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending the Faith. As always, please take a minute to subscribe to Focus on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher. I&#8217;m pretending like I know what these things are, but you know what they a…

#271 Is the Biblical God a Maniac? - John DeRosa52e7a6ae-81ce-425f-b899-7132d1120a83Wed, 05 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/02/20 All We Have Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do I have an attitude of scarcity or an attitude of abundance? All of us have gifts in our lives and all of us have real struggles in our lives. What weight do we give our blessings and what weight do we give our struggles? Mass Readings from August 2, 2020: Isaiah 55:1-3 Psalms 145:8-9,15-18Romans 8:35, 37-39 Matthew 14:13-21

Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do I have an attitude of scarcity or an attitude of abundance? All of us have gifts in our lives and all of us have real struggles in our lives. What weight do we give our blessings and what weight do we give our struggles? Mass Readings from August 2, 2020: Isaiah 55:1-3 Psalms 145:8-9,15-18Romans 8:35, 37-39 Matthew 14:13-21

full08/02/20 All We Haved94ec515-2a31-486f-bf00-1cbb4fdbb2d5Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/02/20 All We Have Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do I have an attitude of scarcity or an attitude of abundance? All of us have gifts in our lives and all of us have real struggles in our lives. What weight do we give our blessings and what weight do we give our struggles? Mass Readings from August 2, 2020: Isaiah 55:1-3 Psalms 145:8-9,15-18Romans 8:35, 37-39 Matthew 14:13-21

Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do I have an attitude of scarcity or an attitude of abundance? All of us have gifts in our lives and all of us have real struggles in our lives. What weight do we give our blessings and what weight do we give our struggles? Mass Readings from August 2, 2020: Isaiah 55:1-3 Psalms 145:8-9,15-18Romans 8:35, 37-39 Matthew 14:13-21

full08/02/20 All We Have1cfc3089-c818-47a1-855f-eb54e47dc454Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/02/20 All We Have Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do I have an attitude of scarcity or an attitude of abundance? All of us have gifts in our lives and all of us have real struggles in our lives. What weight do we give our blessings and what weight do we give our struggles? Mass Readings from August 2, 2020: Isaiah 55:1-3 Psalms 145:8-9,15-18Romans 8:35, 37-39 Matthew 14:13-21

Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do I have an attitude of scarcity or an attitude of abundance? All of us have gifts in our lives and all of us have real struggles in our lives. What weight do we give our blessings and what weight do we give our struggles? Mass Readings from August 2, 2020: Isaiah 55:1-3 Psalms 145:8-9,15-18Romans 8:35, 37-39 Matthew 14:13-21

full08/02/20 All We Havefa87f2a3-31b0-4304-8392-130c9cd8cfd2Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#270 Insights from Christ&#8217;s Transfiguration - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Father Hugh Barbour takes us on a tour of the role of Christ&#8217;s Transfiguration in the life of the Church. Starting with what happened, and explaining where the feast originated, he helps us grasp the relationship of the Transfiguration to our own spiritual lives. Cy: What&#8217;s the deal with Christ&#8217;s transfiguration? Father Hugh is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending the Catholic faith. Remember to subscribe, to Focus on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast. That way we&#8217;ll get…

Father Hugh Barbour takes us on a tour of the role of Christ&#8217;s Transfiguration in the life of the Church. Starting with what happened, and explaining where the feast originated, he helps us grasp the relationship of the Transfiguration to our own spiritual lives. Cy: What&#8217;s the deal with Christ&#8217;s transfiguration? Father Hugh is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending the Catholic faith. Remember to subscribe, to Focus on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast. That way we&#8217;ll get…

#270 Insights from Christ&#8217;s Transfiguration - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.954831cd-ae9b-4ef0-a238-adc8ce240bdeMon, 03 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#142A: Exodus part 5: Moses & the King of EgyptExodus 5&amp;6:1-8 This is part 5 in our Exodus series. I respect each families ages/stages of life so I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures to include anything else that is right for your family. Today, we hear Moses obey God's instructions to tell the king of Egypt to let His people go. The king of Egypt is upset with Moses' request and makes things even harder for the people. Even though this king seems all powerful, there is 1 who is much more powerful than him. We will learn how God is all powerful and He is in control even when things don't always make sense. God tells them that He will rescue His people.&nbsp; Thank for tuning in. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/&nbsp; Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and hear what happens next in our story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 5&amp;6:1-8 This is part 5 in our Exodus series. I respect each families ages/stages of life so I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures to include anything else that is right for your family. Today, we hear Moses obey God's instructions to tell the king of Egypt to let His people go. The king of Egypt is upset with Moses' request and makes things even harder for the people. Even though this king seems all powerful, there is 1 who is much more powerful than him. We will learn how God is all powerful and He is in control even when things don't always make sense. God tells them that He will rescue His people.&nbsp; Thank for tuning in. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/&nbsp; Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and hear what happens next in our story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#142A: Exodus part 5: Moses & the King of Egypt70a1ae44-5867-438b-8990-5ece55970e21Sat, 01 Aug 2020 22:00:00 +0000693https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUpdate Episode #3This is a quick update episode to keep YOU, my incredible listeners in the loop. Because of your generosity and the Ad opportunity, KBS was able to create more episodes last month. I am hopeful this will continue to allow me to create more content for the children. &nbsp;10% of every dollar also goes back to outreach. If you have an organization or ministry that is near and dear to your heart, please submit it to https://www.kbspodcast.com/by AUGUST 28, 2020 so we can consider helping to support it. &nbsp;THANK YOU MY LISTENERS FOR YOUR SUPPORT, PRAYERS, AND LISTENING to KBS. I am honored to spread the Gospel with you!&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a quick update episode to keep YOU, my incredible listeners in the loop. Because of your generosity and the Ad opportunity, KBS was able to create more episodes last month. I am hopeful this will continue to allow me to create more content for the children. &nbsp;10% of every dollar also goes back to outreach. If you have an organization or ministry that is near and dear to your heart, please submit it to https://www.kbspodcast.com/by AUGUST 28, 2020 so we can consider helping to support it. &nbsp;THANK YOU MY LISTENERS FOR YOUR SUPPORT, PRAYERS, AND LISTENING to KBS. I am honored to spread the Gospel with you!&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullUpdate Episode #3deda32c3-fd66-4eb0-932b-b8e273289f88Sat, 01 Aug 2020 18:38:25 +0000110https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Are Some People So Annoying? We all have pet peeves. We all get annoyed by things that really don’t matter much, whether it’s someone chewing with their mouth open, or someone whispering the Rosary in an Adoration chapel—which are two things that used to be pet peeves for Fr. Mike. But he learned a better way to deal with annoyances. Why do we get so annoyed by such petty things? It’s because being annoyed is a choice. Fr. Mike tells a quick story about prisoners of war in Vietnam. They were put in a really small cell where they were so close together they had to sleep touching each other. The prisoners came to an agreement that if they were annoyed by something another prisoner does, the one who is annoyed is the one at fault. This helped them rise about their situation. There are four possible choices when you’re annoyed: I can choose to be annoyed. This is not recommended. I can actively choose to rise above the annoyance and grow in patience. I can do something about it and let it move me to positive action. Instead of saying that person annoys me, I can say that person sanctifies me. Next time you get annoyed, try numbers two through four. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We all have pet peeves. We all get annoyed by things that really don’t matter much, whether it’s someone chewing with their mouth open, or someone whispering the Rosary in an Adoration chapel—which are two things that used to be pet peeves for Fr. Mike. But he learned a better way to deal with annoyances. Why do we get so annoyed by such petty things? It’s because being annoyed is a choice. Fr. Mike tells a quick story about prisoners of war in Vietnam. They were put in a really small cell where they were so close together they had to sleep touching each other. The prisoners came to an agreement that if they were annoyed by something another prisoner does, the one who is annoyed is the one at fault. This helped them rise about their situation. There are four possible choices when you’re annoyed: I can choose to be annoyed. This is not recommended. I can actively choose to rise above the annoyance and grow in patience. I can do something about it and let it move me to positive action. Instead of saying that person annoys me, I can say that person sanctifies me. Next time you get annoyed, try numbers two through four. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Are Some People So Annoying?58c566ad-0ed2-4cb7-bd55-8dd91aff6d72Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Are Some People So Annoying? We all have pet peeves. We all get annoyed by things that really don’t matter much, whether it’s someone chewing with their mouth open, or someone whispering the Rosary in an Adoration chapel—which are two things that used to be pet peeves for Fr. Mike. But he learned a better way to deal with annoyances. Why do we get so annoyed by such petty things? It’s because being annoyed is a choice. Fr. Mike tells a quick story about prisoners of war in Vietnam. They were put in a really small cell where they were so close together they had to sleep touching each other. The prisoners came to an agreement that if they were annoyed by something another prisoner does, the one who is annoyed is the one at fault. This helped them rise about their situation. There are four possible choices when you’re annoyed: I can choose to be annoyed. This is not recommended. I can actively choose to rise above the annoyance and grow in patience. I can do something about it and let it move me to positive action. Instead of saying that person annoys me, I can say that person sanctifies me. Next time you get annoyed, try numbers two through four. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We all have pet peeves. We all get annoyed by things that really don’t matter much, whether it’s someone chewing with their mouth open, or someone whispering the Rosary in an Adoration chapel—which are two things that used to be pet peeves for Fr. Mike. But he learned a better way to deal with annoyances. Why do we get so annoyed by such petty things? It’s because being annoyed is a choice. Fr. Mike tells a quick story about prisoners of war in Vietnam. They were put in a really small cell where they were so close together they had to sleep touching each other. The prisoners came to an agreement that if they were annoyed by something another prisoner does, the one who is annoyed is the one at fault. This helped them rise about their situation. There are four possible choices when you’re annoyed: I can choose to be annoyed. This is not recommended. I can actively choose to rise above the annoyance and grow in patience. I can do something about it and let it move me to positive action. Instead of saying that person annoys me, I can say that person sanctifies me. Next time you get annoyed, try numbers two through four. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Are Some People So Annoying?71c93f2c-e206-4a68-a00a-a287e166ab14Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 26 – Isaac and AbimelekGenesis 26

Genesis 26

fullGenesis 26 – Isaac and Abimelekb3e89f91-f731-41fb-9b4a-b8d3f5a0f5a3Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:30:00 +0000570https://216.73.216.191/allTags#269 So What if Religion is for the Weak? - John DeRosaTaking our cue from his new book One Less God Than You, we ask author and apologist John DeRosa how to respond when we are told that religion is for the weak-minded! Also, Cy does some role-playing as a German atheist&#8230; Cy: Is religion a crutch for the weak-minded? Right now on Focus. Hello and welcome to Focus, Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending the Catholic faith. As always, please take a minute to subscribe to Focus on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, wherever you listen, and you&#8217;ll be notified when new episodes are released. And please give us tha…

Taking our cue from his new book One Less God Than You, we ask author and apologist John DeRosa how to respond when we are told that religion is for the weak-minded! Also, Cy does some role-playing as a German atheist&#8230; Cy: Is religion a crutch for the weak-minded? Right now on Focus. Hello and welcome to Focus, Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending the Catholic faith. As always, please take a minute to subscribe to Focus on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, wherever you listen, and you&#8217;ll be notified when new episodes are released. And please give us tha…

#269 So What if Religion is for the Weak? - John DeRosa963e3f31-3325-43b7-adfe-d06e3595851fWed, 29 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#268 Joy - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Christianity is the religion of Joy, but few people understand what Joy is or how to gain it. Father Hugh Barbour joins us to explain. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host. The world is disturbed right now. It seems there&#8217;s so much sadness, so many broken hearts, a great deal of almost despondency, fear, all of those things right now in the world and it&#8217;s hard to be happy. I think a lot of people are searching around for their happiness. Maybe happiness that was easy to locate even just a few short months ago is hard to find no…

Christianity is the religion of Joy, but few people understand what Joy is or how to gain it. Father Hugh Barbour joins us to explain. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host. The world is disturbed right now. It seems there&#8217;s so much sadness, so many broken hearts, a great deal of almost despondency, fear, all of those things right now in the world and it&#8217;s hard to be happy. I think a lot of people are searching around for their happiness. Maybe happiness that was easy to locate even just a few short months ago is hard to find no…

#268 Joy - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.e83dc7ee-ecc2-4e14-9f03-f3d4689d3631Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Certain Is Your Faith? Is your faith certain enough to stand up against the doubts and different ideas out there? Fr. Mike shares insight about certainty from Dr. Montague Brown, professor of philosophy at St. Anselm College, New Hampshire. Dr. Brown says certainty is intellectual belief based off the evidence. It’s not blind belief. Someone with certainty is not going to change their mind without new objective evidence. Many times people change their mind not because of new evidence, but just because of new people in their lives. They’ve simply been exposed to new behavior. This happens to students in college quite often. Christianity is evidential. It hinges upon an indisputable event, the life and death of Jesus. If you’re from a small town, you may think the way you were raised is just part of your small town’s way of thinking, and that a well-known university in a big city must have a broader, more enlightened way of thinking. But really, the university is just as subject to its way of thinking as the small town is. The culture of a university is just as insulated as that of a small town. Don’t get so caught up in the culture around you that you give in to new ideas without evidence—whether that culture is a university, a new workplace, new friends, new family, or a new city. Let your faith always be backed up by the evidence. Fr. Mike is certain in his belief that Christianity will then always come out on top.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Is your faith certain enough to stand up against the doubts and different ideas out there? Fr. Mike shares insight about certainty from Dr. Montague Brown, professor of philosophy at St. Anselm College, New Hampshire. Dr. Brown says certainty is intellectual belief based off the evidence. It’s not blind belief. Someone with certainty is not going to change their mind without new objective evidence. Many times people change their mind not because of new evidence, but just because of new people in their lives. They’ve simply been exposed to new behavior. This happens to students in college quite often. Christianity is evidential. It hinges upon an indisputable event, the life and death of Jesus. If you’re from a small town, you may think the way you were raised is just part of your small town’s way of thinking, and that a well-known university in a big city must have a broader, more enlightened way of thinking. But really, the university is just as subject to its way of thinking as the small town is. The culture of a university is just as insulated as that of a small town. Don’t get so caught up in the culture around you that you give in to new ideas without evidence—whether that culture is a university, a new workplace, new friends, new family, or a new city. Let your faith always be backed up by the evidence. Fr. Mike is certain in his belief that Christianity will then always come out on top.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Certain Is Your Faith?caad4cbe-fe29-484a-9be8-22f88f908774Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Certain Is Your Faith? Is your faith certain enough to stand up against the doubts and different ideas out there? Fr. Mike shares insight about certainty from Dr. Montague Brown, professor of philosophy at St. Anselm College, New Hampshire. Dr. Brown says certainty is intellectual belief based off the evidence. It’s not blind belief. Someone with certainty is not going to change their mind without new objective evidence. Many times people change their mind not because of new evidence, but just because of new people in their lives. They’ve simply been exposed to new behavior. This happens to students in college quite often. Christianity is evidential. It hinges upon an indisputable event, the life and death of Jesus. If you’re from a small town, you may think the way you were raised is just part of your small town’s way of thinking, and that a well-known university in a big city must have a broader, more enlightened way of thinking. But really, the university is just as subject to its way of thinking as the small town is. The culture of a university is just as insulated as that of a small town. Don’t get so caught up in the culture around you that you give in to new ideas without evidence—whether that culture is a university, a new workplace, new friends, new family, or a new city. Let your faith always be backed up by the evidence. Fr. Mike is certain in his belief that Christianity will then always come out on top.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Is your faith certain enough to stand up against the doubts and different ideas out there? Fr. Mike shares insight about certainty from Dr. Montague Brown, professor of philosophy at St. Anselm College, New Hampshire. Dr. Brown says certainty is intellectual belief based off the evidence. It’s not blind belief. Someone with certainty is not going to change their mind without new objective evidence. Many times people change their mind not because of new evidence, but just because of new people in their lives. They’ve simply been exposed to new behavior. This happens to students in college quite often. Christianity is evidential. It hinges upon an indisputable event, the life and death of Jesus. If you’re from a small town, you may think the way you were raised is just part of your small town’s way of thinking, and that a well-known university in a big city must have a broader, more enlightened way of thinking. But really, the university is just as subject to its way of thinking as the small town is. The culture of a university is just as insulated as that of a small town. Don’t get so caught up in the culture around you that you give in to new ideas without evidence—whether that culture is a university, a new workplace, new friends, new family, or a new city. Let your faith always be backed up by the evidence. Fr. Mike is certain in his belief that Christianity will then always come out on top.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Certain Is Your Faith?9beabaff-69d4-4569-8daf-21af46eadad6Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 25 – Death of AbrahamGenesis 25

Genesis 25

fullGenesis 25 – Death of Abrahamf2ac147a-d1e5-477d-9659-cad2e5f31fe6Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:30:00 +0000572https://216.73.216.191/allTags#267 A Priest Challenges Pride Month - Karlo Broussard Of course when a priest stands up to challenge an NFL team on is support for Pride Month he&#8217;s going to get smacked down on social media. But were Father Andre Metrejean&#8217;s comments hateful?. Karlo Broussard joins us to reason through the comments and the social media responses. A Catholic priest challenges Pride Month &#8211; next, on Catholic Answers Focus. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Catholic Answers Focus, the podcast designed to help you explain and defend the Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. This priest in Louisiana aroused kind of a Facebook a…

Of course when a priest stands up to challenge an NFL team on is support for Pride Month he&#8217;s going to get smacked down on social media. But were Father Andre Metrejean&#8217;s comments hateful?. Karlo Broussard joins us to reason through the comments and the social media responses. A Catholic priest challenges Pride Month &#8211; next, on Catholic Answers Focus. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Catholic Answers Focus, the podcast designed to help you explain and defend the Catholic faith. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. This priest in Louisiana aroused kind of a Facebook a…

#267 A Priest Challenges Pride Month - Karlo Broussard72ac0b54-8096-40c5-a0f0-d756661dd01aWed, 22 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#266 Was Jesus Too Harsh to Martha? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.As Catholics celebrate the feasts of Mary and Martha, we ask Father Hugh Barbour about the family from Bethany that was so intimate with Jesus. Famously, Jesus scolded Martha. What is this about, and what does it teach us about relationship with Jesus? CK: Why is Jesus so tough on Martha? Next on Catholic Answers Focus. Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus the podcast designed to help you to explain and defend the Catholic faith, I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. In the gospels Jesus can sometimes seem a bit harsh, almost mean. The Catholic Church is getting ready to celebrate the …

As Catholics celebrate the feasts of Mary and Martha, we ask Father Hugh Barbour about the family from Bethany that was so intimate with Jesus. Famously, Jesus scolded Martha. What is this about, and what does it teach us about relationship with Jesus? CK: Why is Jesus so tough on Martha? Next on Catholic Answers Focus. Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus the podcast designed to help you to explain and defend the Catholic faith, I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host. In the gospels Jesus can sometimes seem a bit harsh, almost mean. The Catholic Church is getting ready to celebrate the …

#266 Was Jesus Too Harsh to Martha? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.f2b430ec-3f80-4e24-b4fb-b50e35e8035cMon, 20 Jul 2020 19:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#141A: Exodus 4: Proof for MosesExodus 4: 1-21 If you missed the last episodes, I would encourage you to go back starting at # 138 . The stories will build upon themselves and you’ll better understand how we got to where we are in our story. In today's story we hear Moses telling God he shouldn't be the 1 to help b/c he is not a good speaker. &nbsp;God reminds Moses that He gave Moses his mouth and it is Him, God, who makes man able to speak. Again we hear that it’s not about us, what we can do, but it’s about God and what HE can do. &nbsp;The children will hear how this applies to their very own lives.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with me, simply click the link here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 4: 1-21 If you missed the last episodes, I would encourage you to go back starting at # 138 . The stories will build upon themselves and you’ll better understand how we got to where we are in our story. In today's story we hear Moses telling God he shouldn't be the 1 to help b/c he is not a good speaker. &nbsp;God reminds Moses that He gave Moses his mouth and it is Him, God, who makes man able to speak. Again we hear that it’s not about us, what we can do, but it’s about God and what HE can do. &nbsp;The children will hear how this applies to their very own lives.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with me, simply click the link here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#141A: Exodus 4: Proof for Moses09951e03-ed5d-4cd6-abf6-ced5892fff97Sat, 18 Jul 2020 22:43:45 +0000694https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho You Are vs. Who You’re Called to Be Fr. Mike recalls the speed math tests he took in second and third grade. He finished them in decent time, but his cousin—who was in the same class—finished them way faster. In fact, his cousin was the fastest in his class. For some reason this led Fr. Mike to believe he simply wasn’t good at math. When it came to “speak and spell” though, Fr. Mike did really well. This led him to believe he was really good with words. He was acting under the common belief that someone is either good at something or bad at something. In Carol S. Dweck’s book, Mindset, she speaks of fixed mindsets—like Fr. Mike had— and growth mindsets, which challenge us to grow. Fr. Mike shares the findings of a study that observed two groups of children. The first group was given tests and were told “You’re really smart” when they finished them. The second group was told “You really worked hard on that.” When the tests got harder, the first group started giving up, but the latter group doubled down and rose to the challenge. God works with us as if we were in the second group. He sees us for who we are, but approaches us as we could be. Confession is our opportunity to try harder next time. We are called to the struggle, because struggle is growth. The victory is not in never failing, but in getting back up and rising to the challenge.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike recalls the speed math tests he took in second and third grade. He finished them in decent time, but his cousin—who was in the same class—finished them way faster. In fact, his cousin was the fastest in his class. For some reason this led Fr. Mike to believe he simply wasn’t good at math. When it came to “speak and spell” though, Fr. Mike did really well. This led him to believe he was really good with words. He was acting under the common belief that someone is either good at something or bad at something. In Carol S. Dweck’s book, Mindset, she speaks of fixed mindsets—like Fr. Mike had— and growth mindsets, which challenge us to grow. Fr. Mike shares the findings of a study that observed two groups of children. The first group was given tests and were told “You’re really smart” when they finished them. The second group was told “You really worked hard on that.” When the tests got harder, the first group started giving up, but the latter group doubled down and rose to the challenge. God works with us as if we were in the second group. He sees us for who we are, but approaches us as we could be. Confession is our opportunity to try harder next time. We are called to the struggle, because struggle is growth. The victory is not in never failing, but in getting back up and rising to the challenge.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWho You Are vs. Who You’re Called to Be41a17b0c-7415-45a5-a365-769e3ac0a643Thu, 16 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho You Are vs. Who You’re Called to Be Fr. Mike recalls the speed math tests he took in second and third grade. He finished them in decent time, but his cousin—who was in the same class—finished them way faster. In fact, his cousin was the fastest in his class. For some reason this led Fr. Mike to believe he simply wasn’t good at math. When it came to “speak and spell” though, Fr. Mike did really well. This led him to believe he was really good with words. He was acting under the common belief that someone is either good at something or bad at something. In Carol S. Dweck’s book, Mindset, she speaks of fixed mindsets—like Fr. Mike had— and growth mindsets, which challenge us to grow. Fr. Mike shares the findings of a study that observed two groups of children. The first group was given tests and were told “You’re really smart” when they finished them. The second group was told “You really worked hard on that.” When the tests got harder, the first group started giving up, but the latter group doubled down and rose to the challenge. God works with us as if we were in the second group. He sees us for who we are, but approaches us as we could be. Confession is our opportunity to try harder next time. We are called to the struggle, because struggle is growth. The victory is not in never failing, but in getting back up and rising to the challenge.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike recalls the speed math tests he took in second and third grade. He finished them in decent time, but his cousin—who was in the same class—finished them way faster. In fact, his cousin was the fastest in his class. For some reason this led Fr. Mike to believe he simply wasn’t good at math. When it came to “speak and spell” though, Fr. Mike did really well. This led him to believe he was really good with words. He was acting under the common belief that someone is either good at something or bad at something. In Carol S. Dweck’s book, Mindset, she speaks of fixed mindsets—like Fr. Mike had— and growth mindsets, which challenge us to grow. Fr. Mike shares the findings of a study that observed two groups of children. The first group was given tests and were told “You’re really smart” when they finished them. The second group was told “You really worked hard on that.” When the tests got harder, the first group started giving up, but the latter group doubled down and rose to the challenge. God works with us as if we were in the second group. He sees us for who we are, but approaches us as we could be. Confession is our opportunity to try harder next time. We are called to the struggle, because struggle is growth. The victory is not in never failing, but in getting back up and rising to the challenge.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWho You Are vs. Who You’re Called to Be1839aaa9-3559-493b-872c-d13a8bd441feThu, 16 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 24 – Isaac and RebekahGenesis 24

Genesis 24

fullGenesis 24 – Isaac and Rebekah8a4fd6a2-a489-4909-a276-81e54977a015Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:30:00 +0000858https://216.73.216.191/allTags#265 Is There a Catholic Economics? - Trent HornIs there a Catholic model for economics? If so, what is it? If not, what contribution can the Catholic Faith make to economic theory and practice? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. Actually, before we start Trent, Jon Sorensen says that you&#8217;re really good at promoting your podcast at the beginning and he tells me that I&#8217;m really bad at it, and I have to get better at it. So, could you tell me what you do at the beginning of your podcasts, and then I&#8217;ll try it and you tell me if I&#8217;m doing a good job? Trent Horn: I&#8217;m happy to do that C…

Is there a Catholic model for economics? If so, what is it? If not, what contribution can the Catholic Faith make to economic theory and practice? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. Actually, before we start Trent, Jon Sorensen says that you&#8217;re really good at promoting your podcast at the beginning and he tells me that I&#8217;m really bad at it, and I have to get better at it. So, could you tell me what you do at the beginning of your podcasts, and then I&#8217;ll try it and you tell me if I&#8217;m doing a good job? Trent Horn: I&#8217;m happy to do that C…

#265 Is There a Catholic Economics? - Trent Horna4ba8253-659b-48ca-a5ec-6ec3f718dcb6Wed, 15 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags# 140A: Exodus 3: The Great I AMExodus 3 Today, we continue our series in Exodus. This is part 3. Today's story will cover Moses seeing the burning bush &amp; God telling Moses he will be used to go back to Egypt and rescue the people. &nbsp;Wait until you hear Moses' response! I love that the Bible reminds us that the people in the Bible are real people, just like us. We will also learn that it's not about who we are but who God is.&nbsp; I encourage you to go back and listen to the previous Exodus episodes as they will build upon one another. This will help the kids understand the full context as well.&nbsp; To connect with me, simply click https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Please subscribe so you never miss an episode and THANK YOU for tuning in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 3 Today, we continue our series in Exodus. This is part 3. Today's story will cover Moses seeing the burning bush &amp; God telling Moses he will be used to go back to Egypt and rescue the people. &nbsp;Wait until you hear Moses' response! I love that the Bible reminds us that the people in the Bible are real people, just like us. We will also learn that it's not about who we are but who God is.&nbsp; I encourage you to go back and listen to the previous Exodus episodes as they will build upon one another. This will help the kids understand the full context as well.&nbsp; To connect with me, simply click https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Please subscribe so you never miss an episode and THANK YOU for tuning in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full# 140A: Exodus 3: The Great I AM52b9d708-b3e1-4365-8b2b-f1b6ee62e409Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:01:31 +0000689https://216.73.216.191/allTags#260 What Does Confirmation Do? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.The sacrament of Confirmation can be baffling to today&#8217;s Catholics. What is it? What does it do? And what is the correct age to receive it? Father Hugh Barbour answers all our questions. CK: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Very glad to have you here with us. Sacrament of confirmation, is it possibly the least understood of the seven sacraments or the one that we might fumble around the most for an explanation of. I think it might be and I&#8217;m going to ask Father Hugh Barbour, our chaplain and the former Pryor of St. Michael&#8217;s…

The sacrament of Confirmation can be baffling to today&#8217;s Catholics. What is it? What does it do? And what is the correct age to receive it? Father Hugh Barbour answers all our questions. CK: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Very glad to have you here with us. Sacrament of confirmation, is it possibly the least understood of the seven sacraments or the one that we might fumble around the most for an explanation of. I think it might be and I&#8217;m going to ask Father Hugh Barbour, our chaplain and the former Pryor of St. Michael&#8217;s…

#260 What Does Confirmation Do? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.e60a1954-0584-4e2f-b9ca-6be6d4c978d2Mon, 13 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Diary Of A CEO TrailerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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fullThe Diary Of A CEO Trailer338a19ff-fe32-45cb-b5ba-596e43c1b55eFri, 10 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000142https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 23 – Death of SarahGenesis 23

Genesis 23

fullGenesis 23 – Death of Sarahd1431218-8ae9-4e7e-8fc0-59fce503220fThu, 09 Jul 2020 19:00:00 +0000647https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Share the Gospel (and How Not To) If you want to know how to share the gospel, it’s important to have the love and courage to not just give answers and corrections, but to ask questions. It is in asking questions from the heart that you convey true interest in the person’s soul, instead of just trying to convince the person you’re right. Fr. Mike tells of a time when a student came to him saying he tries to evangelize, but just gets shut down. He tried to tell his good friend that he shouldn’t be over-drinking, and this just made his friend mad. Fr. Mike told this student, that’s not evangelization. That’s correction. A good friend or pastor, depending on the relationship, may be in a position to offer correction to those they love. But evangelizing is a different conversation. Evangelization is introducing Christ to others. That’s why Fr. Mike suggests asking questions when trying to introduce Christ to someone, because questions are a natural part of two people getting to know each other. If you are being Christ to someone, by asking them questions they are getting to know Christ just as much as you are getting to know them. Furthermore, asking genuine questions establishes a relationship and shows you are interested in where the person is coming from. Also, it’s OK not to know the answers. Sometimes we get caught up in the concept communicated in St. Peter’s words: “Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence” (1 Peter 3:15). There will be a time for that, but when that time comes the Holy Spirit will give you the words to say (Luke 12:12). Be content with just getting to know the person better first. Also check out Ascension’s parish mission program, The 99: A New System for EvangelizationSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you want to know how to share the gospel, it’s important to have the love and courage to not just give answers and corrections, but to ask questions. It is in asking questions from the heart that you convey true interest in the person’s soul, instead of just trying to convince the person you’re right. Fr. Mike tells of a time when a student came to him saying he tries to evangelize, but just gets shut down. He tried to tell his good friend that he shouldn’t be over-drinking, and this just made his friend mad. Fr. Mike told this student, that’s not evangelization. That’s correction. A good friend or pastor, depending on the relationship, may be in a position to offer correction to those they love. But evangelizing is a different conversation. Evangelization is introducing Christ to others. That’s why Fr. Mike suggests asking questions when trying to introduce Christ to someone, because questions are a natural part of two people getting to know each other. If you are being Christ to someone, by asking them questions they are getting to know Christ just as much as you are getting to know them. Furthermore, asking genuine questions establishes a relationship and shows you are interested in where the person is coming from. Also, it’s OK not to know the answers. Sometimes we get caught up in the concept communicated in St. Peter’s words: “Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence” (1 Peter 3:15). There will be a time for that, but when that time comes the Holy Spirit will give you the words to say (Luke 12:12). Be content with just getting to know the person better first. Also check out Ascension’s parish mission program, The 99: A New System for EvangelizationSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Share the Gospel (and How Not To)c065ebec-462f-43bd-a28a-37602ca8bf63Thu, 09 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Share the Gospel (and How Not To) If you want to know how to share the gospel, it’s important to have the love and courage to not just give answers and corrections, but to ask questions. It is in asking questions from the heart that you convey true interest in the person’s soul, instead of just trying to convince the person you’re right. Fr. Mike tells of a time when a student came to him saying he tries to evangelize, but just gets shut down. He tried to tell his good friend that he shouldn’t be over-drinking, and this just made his friend mad. Fr. Mike told this student, that’s not evangelization. That’s correction. A good friend or pastor, depending on the relationship, may be in a position to offer correction to those they love. But evangelizing is a different conversation. Evangelization is introducing Christ to others. That’s why Fr. Mike suggests asking questions when trying to introduce Christ to someone, because questions are a natural part of two people getting to know each other. If you are being Christ to someone, by asking them questions they are getting to know Christ just as much as you are getting to know them. Furthermore, asking genuine questions establishes a relationship and shows you are interested in where the person is coming from. Also, it’s OK not to know the answers. Sometimes we get caught up in the concept communicated in St. Peter’s words: “Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence” (1 Peter 3:15). There will be a time for that, but when that time comes the Holy Spirit will give you the words to say (Luke 12:12). Be content with just getting to know the person better first. Also check out Ascension’s parish mission program, The 99: A New System for EvangelizationSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you want to know how to share the gospel, it’s important to have the love and courage to not just give answers and corrections, but to ask questions. It is in asking questions from the heart that you convey true interest in the person’s soul, instead of just trying to convince the person you’re right. Fr. Mike tells of a time when a student came to him saying he tries to evangelize, but just gets shut down. He tried to tell his good friend that he shouldn’t be over-drinking, and this just made his friend mad. Fr. Mike told this student, that’s not evangelization. That’s correction. A good friend or pastor, depending on the relationship, may be in a position to offer correction to those they love. But evangelizing is a different conversation. Evangelization is introducing Christ to others. That’s why Fr. Mike suggests asking questions when trying to introduce Christ to someone, because questions are a natural part of two people getting to know each other. If you are being Christ to someone, by asking them questions they are getting to know Christ just as much as you are getting to know them. Furthermore, asking genuine questions establishes a relationship and shows you are interested in where the person is coming from. Also, it’s OK not to know the answers. Sometimes we get caught up in the concept communicated in St. Peter’s words: “Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence” (1 Peter 3:15). There will be a time for that, but when that time comes the Holy Spirit will give you the words to say (Luke 12:12). Be content with just getting to know the person better first. Also check out Ascension’s parish mission program, The 99: A New System for EvangelizationSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Share the Gospel (and How Not To)d57ad009-4b5d-48b1-bcc6-87e775c6d591Thu, 09 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#263 Serra in Context - Robert SenkewiczThough a saint of the Catholic Church, Father Junipero Serra remains a figure of contempt in some circles because of his association with Spanish Colonialism in California. Who was the man? And what was his role in the vast narrative of the colonial era? Our guest Robert Senkewicz is co-author, with his wife Rose Marie Beebe, of the acclaimed book Junípero Serra: California, Indians, and the Transformation of a Missionary. CK: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Thank you so much for being with us today. We talk about Father Junipero Serra. I&#…

Though a saint of the Catholic Church, Father Junipero Serra remains a figure of contempt in some circles because of his association with Spanish Colonialism in California. Who was the man? And what was his role in the vast narrative of the colonial era? Our guest Robert Senkewicz is co-author, with his wife Rose Marie Beebe, of the acclaimed book Junípero Serra: California, Indians, and the Transformation of a Missionary. CK: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Thank you so much for being with us today. We talk about Father Junipero Serra. I&#…

#263 Serra in Context - Robert Senkewicz33f115c4-2c4d-4909-b6be-9d8d6f689c02Wed, 08 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/05/20 Lead Yourself First Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Freedom requires virtue. The Founding Fathers gave the world a republic that necessitated a people who were virtuous, moral, and religious.. Mass Readings from July 5, 2020: Zechariah 9:9-10 Psalms 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14Romans 8:9, 11-13 Matthew 11:25-30

Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Freedom requires virtue. The Founding Fathers gave the world a republic that necessitated a people who were virtuous, moral, and religious.. Mass Readings from July 5, 2020: Zechariah 9:9-10 Psalms 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14Romans 8:9, 11-13 Matthew 11:25-30

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Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Freedom requires virtue. The Founding Fathers gave the world a republic that necessitated a people who were virtuous, moral, and religious.. Mass Readings from July 5, 2020: Zechariah 9:9-10 Psalms 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14Romans 8:9, 11-13 Matthew 11:25-30

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Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Freedom requires virtue. The Founding Fathers gave the world a republic that necessitated a people who were virtuous, moral, and religious.. Mass Readings from July 5, 2020: Zechariah 9:9-10 Psalms 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14Romans 8:9, 11-13 Matthew 11:25-30

full07/05/20 Lead Yourself First 7612f706-8577-4cf2-b6c1-95b27523ddf3Mon, 06 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#262 Addict, Martyr, and Saint - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Father Hugh Barbour offers an appreciation of the life of St. Mark Ji Tianxiang, who lived more than 30 years as an opium addict. Though he never overcame his addiction, he died a martyr&#8217;s death. His story illuminates the mystery of holiness in the life of an addicted person. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host, joined by our chaplain, Father Hugh Barbour. He is a Norbertine priest, former Prior of St. Michael&#8217;s Abbey in Orange County, where they&#8217;re building a beautiful new church and you should check it out online. Hell…

Father Hugh Barbour offers an appreciation of the life of St. Mark Ji Tianxiang, who lived more than 30 years as an opium addict. Though he never overcame his addiction, he died a martyr&#8217;s death. His story illuminates the mystery of holiness in the life of an addicted person. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host, joined by our chaplain, Father Hugh Barbour. He is a Norbertine priest, former Prior of St. Michael&#8217;s Abbey in Orange County, where they&#8217;re building a beautiful new church and you should check it out online. Hell…

#262 Addict, Martyr, and Saint - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.50fbe20e-e869-4f4c-8c69-49ec88ea7b62Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#139A: Exodus part 2: God Hears you No Matter How you FeelExodus 2:11-25 &nbsp;I respect each family's ages/stages of life so I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures yourself including what is appropriate for your family.&nbsp; This is the 2nd episode in our series on Exodus. We begin with Moses now a grown man. Moses ends up taking matters into his own hands and ends up fleeing from his home. &nbsp;Our story will teach us some more about Moses but our big take away will be that God heard the Israelites cries. God hears in ways which we can not. He hears us no matter how we feel, where we live, or how many of us are talking at once. We will learn how He heard their prayers just as He hears us when we pray to him.&nbsp; To connect with me please go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 2:11-25 &nbsp;I respect each family's ages/stages of life so I have adapted some of this. Please go back and read the scriptures yourself including what is appropriate for your family.&nbsp; This is the 2nd episode in our series on Exodus. We begin with Moses now a grown man. Moses ends up taking matters into his own hands and ends up fleeing from his home. &nbsp;Our story will teach us some more about Moses but our big take away will be that God heard the Israelites cries. God hears in ways which we can not. He hears us no matter how we feel, where we live, or how many of us are talking at once. We will learn how He heard their prayers just as He hears us when we pray to him.&nbsp; To connect with me please go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#139A: Exodus part 2: God Hears you No Matter How you Feele2af9751-8fa2-4f59-a9c5-c00c131c407eFri, 03 Jul 2020 18:48:25 +0000716https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStriving vs. Abiding In the spiritual life, it’s difficult to know whether striving to do God’s will or just abiding in him is better. But why can’t we do both? Fr. Mike tells the story of a perpetually active student athlete. His inability to disengage in doing things and just abide in God was a problem, and he knew it. Fr. Mike advised him, it’s not that abiding is right and striving is wrong. It’s important to do, but it’s important to also know what not to do in order to acquire the goal your living for. There are many reasons why we choose to commit to activities, whether it’s for fear of missing out, liking being needed, needing to be liked. The list goes on. But if I find myself unable to rest, do I have a clear vision of what I really want out of life? Being slightly engaged and not knowing what you’re striving for can be more exhausting than being fully engaged while knowing what you’re striving for. It’s important to know when, where, and how I need rest, to know when to just abide in God, like Mary and not Martha (see Luke 10:38-42). In any given hour, you can be called to strive like Martha in one moment and abide like Mary in the next; to do something one moment and just be in the next. The best thing is when you know you’re doing the right thing and you get to abide in God as well because you know you’re doing his will. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In the spiritual life, it’s difficult to know whether striving to do God’s will or just abiding in him is better. But why can’t we do both? Fr. Mike tells the story of a perpetually active student athlete. His inability to disengage in doing things and just abide in God was a problem, and he knew it. Fr. Mike advised him, it’s not that abiding is right and striving is wrong. It’s important to do, but it’s important to also know what not to do in order to acquire the goal your living for. There are many reasons why we choose to commit to activities, whether it’s for fear of missing out, liking being needed, needing to be liked. The list goes on. But if I find myself unable to rest, do I have a clear vision of what I really want out of life? Being slightly engaged and not knowing what you’re striving for can be more exhausting than being fully engaged while knowing what you’re striving for. It’s important to know when, where, and how I need rest, to know when to just abide in God, like Mary and not Martha (see Luke 10:38-42). In any given hour, you can be called to strive like Martha in one moment and abide like Mary in the next; to do something one moment and just be in the next. The best thing is when you know you’re doing the right thing and you get to abide in God as well because you know you’re doing his will. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullStriving vs. Abidingb9fdeed7-2587-4ef0-aa20-cd5759aeb992Thu, 02 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStriving vs. Abiding In the spiritual life, it’s difficult to know whether striving to do God’s will or just abiding in him is better. But why can’t we do both? Fr. Mike tells the story of a perpetually active student athlete. His inability to disengage in doing things and just abide in God was a problem, and he knew it. Fr. Mike advised him, it’s not that abiding is right and striving is wrong. It’s important to do, but it’s important to also know what not to do in order to acquire the goal your living for. There are many reasons why we choose to commit to activities, whether it’s for fear of missing out, liking being needed, needing to be liked. The list goes on. But if I find myself unable to rest, do I have a clear vision of what I really want out of life? Being slightly engaged and not knowing what you’re striving for can be more exhausting than being fully engaged while knowing what you’re striving for. It’s important to know when, where, and how I need rest, to know when to just abide in God, like Mary and not Martha (see Luke 10:38-42). In any given hour, you can be called to strive like Martha in one moment and abide like Mary in the next; to do something one moment and just be in the next. The best thing is when you know you’re doing the right thing and you get to abide in God as well because you know you’re doing his will. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In the spiritual life, it’s difficult to know whether striving to do God’s will or just abiding in him is better. But why can’t we do both? Fr. Mike tells the story of a perpetually active student athlete. His inability to disengage in doing things and just abide in God was a problem, and he knew it. Fr. Mike advised him, it’s not that abiding is right and striving is wrong. It’s important to do, but it’s important to also know what not to do in order to acquire the goal your living for. There are many reasons why we choose to commit to activities, whether it’s for fear of missing out, liking being needed, needing to be liked. The list goes on. But if I find myself unable to rest, do I have a clear vision of what I really want out of life? Being slightly engaged and not knowing what you’re striving for can be more exhausting than being fully engaged while knowing what you’re striving for. It’s important to know when, where, and how I need rest, to know when to just abide in God, like Mary and not Martha (see Luke 10:38-42). In any given hour, you can be called to strive like Martha in one moment and abide like Mary in the next; to do something one moment and just be in the next. The best thing is when you know you’re doing the right thing and you get to abide in God as well because you know you’re doing his will. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullStriving vs. Abiding5a35db44-1353-4368-bcdd-570f3a47448dThu, 02 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 22 – Abraham TestedGenesis 22

Genesis 22

fullGenesis 22 – Abraham Testede8e33252-07a2-4185-bbc8-b105c8ff8342Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:30:00 +0000642https://216.73.216.191/allTags#261 Two Failed Passages on Sola Scriptura - Karlo BroussardHow can the Catholic Church teach that we need Tradition as well as Scripture when the Bible says that Scripture is sufficient as a rule
of faith and for making a man “complete”? And how can the Catholic Church teach that Scripture is not our sole
infallible source for doctrine when the book of Acts praises the Bereans for using Scripture alone to determine the truth? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Thanks for being with us. We have in studio with us the author of Meeting the Protestant Challenge: How to Answer 50 Biblical Objec…

How can the Catholic Church teach that we need Tradition as well as Scripture when the Bible says that Scripture is sufficient as a rule
of faith and for making a man “complete”? And how can the Catholic Church teach that Scripture is not our sole
infallible source for doctrine when the book of Acts praises the Bereans for using Scripture alone to determine the truth? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Thanks for being with us. We have in studio with us the author of Meeting the Protestant Challenge: How to Answer 50 Biblical Objec…

#261 Two Failed Passages on Sola Scriptura - Karlo Broussardd62dc8db-fc68-4c9d-9b81-fd921aec4fe6Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsupdate episode #2This is different than our normal story episodes. There are some new and exciting opportunities for KBS that I wanted to share with you, my amazing listeners. I will be sharing just a few stories to remind all of you how you are impacting families around the world and helping to spread the Gospel. To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is different than our normal story episodes. There are some new and exciting opportunities for KBS that I wanted to share with you, my amazing listeners. I will be sharing just a few stories to remind all of you how you are impacting families around the world and helping to spread the Gospel. To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullupdate episode #20f320045-5812-407b-ae0d-e43449dd30b2Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:17:55 +0000201https://216.73.216.191/allTags#260 Who Was Fr. Junipero Serra? - Archbishop Salvatore CordileoneWas Fr. Junipero Serra a dark part of history, deserving of his statues and memorials&#8217; desecration, or was he a holy man of God who directly resisted the mistreatment and enslavement of the native peoples he evangelized? Find out here, with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone. CK: Hello, and welcome to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Thank you so much for being with us. Strange times continue that we&#8217;re living through. Very, very odd and, in some ways, maybe a bit obsessive ideological times. That reality has expressed itself here in the state of California an…

Was Fr. Junipero Serra a dark part of history, deserving of his statues and memorials&#8217; desecration, or was he a holy man of God who directly resisted the mistreatment and enslavement of the native peoples he evangelized? Find out here, with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone. CK: Hello, and welcome to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Thank you so much for being with us. Strange times continue that we&#8217;re living through. Very, very odd and, in some ways, maybe a bit obsessive ideological times. That reality has expressed itself here in the state of California an…

#260 Who Was Fr. Junipero Serra? - Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone3cc3c5c5-14a3-41f9-a6b7-fe562d15ca0aMon, 29 Jun 2020 18:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/28/20 Something to Lose Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is a gift to have something to lose. Every good thing in our lives comes from Jesus. Since He is the source of everything, He must be more important than anything. Mass Readings from June 28, 2020: 2 Kings 4:8-11,14-16 Psalms 89:2-3,16-19Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Matthew 10:37-42

Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is a gift to have something to lose. Every good thing in our lives comes from Jesus. Since He is the source of everything, He must be more important than anything. Mass Readings from June 28, 2020: 2 Kings 4:8-11,14-16 Psalms 89:2-3,16-19Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Matthew 10:37-42

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Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is a gift to have something to lose. Every good thing in our lives comes from Jesus. Since He is the source of everything, He must be more important than anything. Mass Readings from June 28, 2020: 2 Kings 4:8-11,14-16 Psalms 89:2-3,16-19Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Matthew 10:37-42

full06/28/20 Something to Loseb7f60a2c-a773-4c80-bcb2-9bed74e0e5aaSun, 28 Jun 2020 18:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/28/20 Something to Lose Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is a gift to have something to lose. Every good thing in our lives comes from Jesus. Since He is the source of everything, He must be more important than anything. Mass Readings from June 28, 2020: 2 Kings 4:8-11,14-16 Psalms 89:2-3,16-19Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Matthew 10:37-42

Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is a gift to have something to lose. Every good thing in our lives comes from Jesus. Since He is the source of everything, He must be more important than anything. Mass Readings from June 28, 2020: 2 Kings 4:8-11,14-16 Psalms 89:2-3,16-19Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Matthew 10:37-42

full06/28/20 Something to Lose4e016b65-d916-4dc9-b94e-b53091bdd00bSun, 28 Jun 2020 18:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFinding Balance in Your Walk with Jesus Rigidity and laxity are difficult obstacles to avoid when trying to find balance in your faith life. When we treat Christianity as a project, that leads to rigidity. When we treat Christianity like a projection, that leads to laxity. If you’re just looking at what Christians are supposed to do and then following those instructions, you’re treating your faith like a project and that’s bound to make you rigid. At the other extreme, if you see Jesus as a softy or a buddy who’s going to look the other way when you do the wrong thing, that’s just your projection of who he is. This mentality is bound to make you lax. How do we escape these two extremes? Here’s an analogy from Fr. Mike. When a pilot gets ready to fly a plane, he has a certain trust that the plane will fly, but he still has to check that everything is working properly before taking off. Also, he still has to check the controls even as he is flying and putting his life in the plane’s hands. There is a symbiotic balance between trust and diligence here. That’s what walking with Jesus should be like. Let’s take Christ seriously. He is infinitely loving. Let’s take grace seriously. God’s grace is infinite. However, it requires application. When you say, “Jesus, I trust in you” those words should help you not only let go, but also take a leap of faith and faith without works is dead (James 2:17).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Rigidity and laxity are difficult obstacles to avoid when trying to find balance in your faith life. When we treat Christianity as a project, that leads to rigidity. When we treat Christianity like a projection, that leads to laxity. If you’re just looking at what Christians are supposed to do and then following those instructions, you’re treating your faith like a project and that’s bound to make you rigid. At the other extreme, if you see Jesus as a softy or a buddy who’s going to look the other way when you do the wrong thing, that’s just your projection of who he is. This mentality is bound to make you lax. How do we escape these two extremes? Here’s an analogy from Fr. Mike. When a pilot gets ready to fly a plane, he has a certain trust that the plane will fly, but he still has to check that everything is working properly before taking off. Also, he still has to check the controls even as he is flying and putting his life in the plane’s hands. There is a symbiotic balance between trust and diligence here. That’s what walking with Jesus should be like. Let’s take Christ seriously. He is infinitely loving. Let’s take grace seriously. God’s grace is infinite. However, it requires application. When you say, “Jesus, I trust in you” those words should help you not only let go, but also take a leap of faith and faith without works is dead (James 2:17).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFinding Balance in Your Walk with Jesusb1c37ef7-30d2-4aa9-b17c-22bd32301586Thu, 25 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFinding Balance in Your Walk with Jesus Rigidity and laxity are difficult obstacles to avoid when trying to find balance in your faith life. When we treat Christianity as a project, that leads to rigidity. When we treat Christianity like a projection, that leads to laxity. If you’re just looking at what Christians are supposed to do and then following those instructions, you’re treating your faith like a project and that’s bound to make you rigid. At the other extreme, if you see Jesus as a softy or a buddy who’s going to look the other way when you do the wrong thing, that’s just your projection of who he is. This mentality is bound to make you lax. How do we escape these two extremes? Here’s an analogy from Fr. Mike. When a pilot gets ready to fly a plane, he has a certain trust that the plane will fly, but he still has to check that everything is working properly before taking off. Also, he still has to check the controls even as he is flying and putting his life in the plane’s hands. There is a symbiotic balance between trust and diligence here. That’s what walking with Jesus should be like. Let’s take Christ seriously. He is infinitely loving. Let’s take grace seriously. God’s grace is infinite. However, it requires application. When you say, “Jesus, I trust in you” those words should help you not only let go, but also take a leap of faith and faith without works is dead (James 2:17).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Rigidity and laxity are difficult obstacles to avoid when trying to find balance in your faith life. When we treat Christianity as a project, that leads to rigidity. When we treat Christianity like a projection, that leads to laxity. If you’re just looking at what Christians are supposed to do and then following those instructions, you’re treating your faith like a project and that’s bound to make you rigid. At the other extreme, if you see Jesus as a softy or a buddy who’s going to look the other way when you do the wrong thing, that’s just your projection of who he is. This mentality is bound to make you lax. How do we escape these two extremes? Here’s an analogy from Fr. Mike. When a pilot gets ready to fly a plane, he has a certain trust that the plane will fly, but he still has to check that everything is working properly before taking off. Also, he still has to check the controls even as he is flying and putting his life in the plane’s hands. There is a symbiotic balance between trust and diligence here. That’s what walking with Jesus should be like. Let’s take Christ seriously. He is infinitely loving. Let’s take grace seriously. God’s grace is infinite. However, it requires application. When you say, “Jesus, I trust in you” those words should help you not only let go, but also take a leap of faith and faith without works is dead (James 2:17).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFinding Balance in Your Walk with Jesus471abdf5-16ed-4adb-84d0-b925e94e848fThu, 25 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 21 – Birth of IsaacGenesis 21

Genesis 21

fullGenesis 21 – Birth of Isaac0fd89211-e0f6-4961-ac69-7d14eb3ad393Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:30:00 +0000737https://216.73.216.191/allTags#259 Villain Columbus? - Carol DelaneyIs it time to give up on Columbus? In the light of modern scholarship, should we view Columbus with suspicion? The author of the highly acclaimed book Columbus and the Quest for Jerusalem joins us for a look at the real man and at what he meant to do with his voyages of discovery. Christopher Columbus, hero or villain? Next on Catholic Answers Focus. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host and we&#8217;re living at a time of tearing down statues, covering up murals as people reevaluate our connections to certain figures of the past. Among…

Is it time to give up on Columbus? In the light of modern scholarship, should we view Columbus with suspicion? The author of the highly acclaimed book Columbus and the Quest for Jerusalem joins us for a look at the real man and at what he meant to do with his voyages of discovery. Christopher Columbus, hero or villain? Next on Catholic Answers Focus. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host and we&#8217;re living at a time of tearing down statues, covering up murals as people reevaluate our connections to certain figures of the past. Among…

#259 Villain Columbus? - Carol Delaney873affc3-d509-47f5-a3a1-dbfb3022ed39Wed, 24 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#258 The Blessed Trinity in My Soul - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.What is the relationship between the soul in a state of grace and the Blessed Trinity? What does it mean to say that the Trinity comes to dwell in my soul? What is the evidence for the presence of the Blessed Trinity in the soul? CK: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett your host and we welcome once again, our chaplain father, Hugh Barbour, Norbertine priest, former Prior of St. Michael&#8217;s Abbey in Orange County. Hello Father Hugh. FHB: Hello there. CK: Father, I feel like I understand almost everything, but there&#8217;s a couple of things I don&#8217;t un…

What is the relationship between the soul in a state of grace and the Blessed Trinity? What does it mean to say that the Trinity comes to dwell in my soul? What is the evidence for the presence of the Blessed Trinity in the soul? CK: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett your host and we welcome once again, our chaplain father, Hugh Barbour, Norbertine priest, former Prior of St. Michael&#8217;s Abbey in Orange County. Hello Father Hugh. FHB: Hello there. CK: Father, I feel like I understand almost everything, but there&#8217;s a couple of things I don&#8217;t un…

#258 The Blessed Trinity in My Soul - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.a69941ce-4531-4c28-9375-d53384b81721Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/21/20 Fear No One Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You matter to God and you have a job to do. Jesus tells us to "fear no one." Not because there is no danger, but because He is calling us to not be safe. Mass Readings from June 21, 2020: Jeremiah 20:10-13 Psalms 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33

Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You matter to God and you have a job to do. Jesus tells us to "fear no one." Not because there is no danger, but because He is calling us to not be safe. Mass Readings from June 21, 2020: Jeremiah 20:10-13 Psalms 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33

full06/21/20 Fear No One9e296fd4-e945-4b0f-876d-6f87d55a90c6Sun, 21 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/21/20 Fear No One Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You matter to God and you have a job to do. Jesus tells us to "fear no one." Not because there is no danger, but because He is calling us to not be safe. Mass Readings from June 21, 2020: Jeremiah 20:10-13 Psalms 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33

Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You matter to God and you have a job to do. Jesus tells us to "fear no one." Not because there is no danger, but because He is calling us to not be safe. Mass Readings from June 21, 2020: Jeremiah 20:10-13 Psalms 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33

full06/21/20 Fear No Oneeb3d9d30-3ebe-4234-adac-2a77978f39e6Sun, 21 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/21/20 Fear No One Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You matter to God and you have a job to do. Jesus tells us to "fear no one." Not because there is no danger, but because He is calling us to not be safe. Mass Readings from June 21, 2020: Jeremiah 20:10-13 Psalms 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33

Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You matter to God and you have a job to do. Jesus tells us to "fear no one." Not because there is no danger, but because He is calling us to not be safe. Mass Readings from June 21, 2020: Jeremiah 20:10-13 Psalms 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33

full06/21/20 Fear No One5447bd24-cc0e-46b0-8d0b-7d8bbd75e287Sun, 21 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#138A Exodus part 1: MOSESExodus 1&amp;2:1-10 &amp; Acts 17:26 This is part 1 in our series on Exodus. There is so much to unpack here that I have turned it into multiples episodes so the kids get the whole context.&nbsp; I respect each families ages/stages of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scriptures including what is appropriate for your family. In today's episode, we will&nbsp; be introduced to Moses and what was happening to the Israelites during this time.&nbsp; We will hear how God had a plan for Moses just like He has a plan for us. To connect with me, simply go to kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 1&amp;2:1-10 &amp; Acts 17:26 This is part 1 in our series on Exodus. There is so much to unpack here that I have turned it into multiples episodes so the kids get the whole context.&nbsp; I respect each families ages/stages of life so I have adapted some of this. PLEASE go back and read the scriptures including what is appropriate for your family. In today's episode, we will&nbsp; be introduced to Moses and what was happening to the Israelites during this time.&nbsp; We will hear how God had a plan for Moses just like He has a plan for us. To connect with me, simply go to kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#138A Exodus part 1: MOSES917c8dbd-0d86-48c8-a0c6-a349ca22b5a8Sat, 20 Jun 2020 20:30:00 +0000818https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMake Small Sacrifices for a Big Change Making small sacrifices is not just for Lent, because sacrifices and penance are necessary. As Christ said: “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me” (Luke 9:23). And this is true all year long. But when Jesus said to deny yourself, he didn’t mean to always go against what you want. Really. He meant there are things I want that will not make me more like him—a lot of things, actually. So following him often means dying to self by denying myself those things. Mortifications—little deaths to self—make us more like Jesus and can be offered up for the sanctification of the world and others. Mortification can come in many different forms. It’s not always denying yourself something you want. Sometimes it means doing something you don’t want. Sloth or greed can cause us to not do things we should do. Choosing not to be slothful or greedy often means doing something for someone else—and this is a little death to self. Love is the not-so-secret ingredient that helps us die to self. The entire gospel and Jesus’ life are about love. He is constantly telling us and showing us how to love one another and God. That’s because when we learn to love, dying to self becomes so much easier since we start living for God and others. Life is hard when we’re selfish, but when we live for love we see what Christ means when he says “my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:30). You may also like No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Though Christ’s Passion (https://bit.ly/2BjgNu5)Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Making small sacrifices is not just for Lent, because sacrifices and penance are necessary. As Christ said: “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me” (Luke 9:23). And this is true all year long. But when Jesus said to deny yourself, he didn’t mean to always go against what you want. Really. He meant there are things I want that will not make me more like him—a lot of things, actually. So following him often means dying to self by denying myself those things. Mortifications—little deaths to self—make us more like Jesus and can be offered up for the sanctification of the world and others. Mortification can come in many different forms. It’s not always denying yourself something you want. Sometimes it means doing something you don’t want. Sloth or greed can cause us to not do things we should do. Choosing not to be slothful or greedy often means doing something for someone else—and this is a little death to self. Love is the not-so-secret ingredient that helps us die to self. The entire gospel and Jesus’ life are about love. He is constantly telling us and showing us how to love one another and God. That’s because when we learn to love, dying to self becomes so much easier since we start living for God and others. Life is hard when we’re selfish, but when we live for love we see what Christ means when he says “my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:30). You may also like No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Though Christ’s Passion (https://bit.ly/2BjgNu5)Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullMake Small Sacrifices for a Big Changed2b705be-0db2-421e-8f95-690d0f487d1bThu, 18 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMake Small Sacrifices for a Big Change Making small sacrifices is not just for Lent, because sacrifices and penance are necessary. As Christ said: “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me” (Luke 9:23). And this is true all year long. But when Jesus said to deny yourself, he didn’t mean to always go against what you want. Really. He meant there are things I want that will not make me more like him—a lot of things, actually. So following him often means dying to self by denying myself those things. Mortifications—little deaths to self—make us more like Jesus and can be offered up for the sanctification of the world and others. Mortification can come in many different forms. It’s not always denying yourself something you want. Sometimes it means doing something you don’t want. Sloth or greed can cause us to not do things we should do. Choosing not to be slothful or greedy often means doing something for someone else—and this is a little death to self. Love is the not-so-secret ingredient that helps us die to self. The entire gospel and Jesus’ life are about love. He is constantly telling us and showing us how to love one another and God. That’s because when we learn to love, dying to self becomes so much easier since we start living for God and others. Life is hard when we’re selfish, but when we live for love we see what Christ means when he says “my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:30). You may also like No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Though Christ’s Passion (https://bit.ly/2BjgNu5)Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Making small sacrifices is not just for Lent, because sacrifices and penance are necessary. As Christ said: “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me” (Luke 9:23). And this is true all year long. But when Jesus said to deny yourself, he didn’t mean to always go against what you want. Really. He meant there are things I want that will not make me more like him—a lot of things, actually. So following him often means dying to self by denying myself those things. Mortifications—little deaths to self—make us more like Jesus and can be offered up for the sanctification of the world and others. Mortification can come in many different forms. It’s not always denying yourself something you want. Sometimes it means doing something you don’t want. Sloth or greed can cause us to not do things we should do. Choosing not to be slothful or greedy often means doing something for someone else—and this is a little death to self. Love is the not-so-secret ingredient that helps us die to self. The entire gospel and Jesus’ life are about love. He is constantly telling us and showing us how to love one another and God. That’s because when we learn to love, dying to self becomes so much easier since we start living for God and others. Life is hard when we’re selfish, but when we live for love we see what Christ means when he says “my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:30). You may also like No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Though Christ’s Passion (https://bit.ly/2BjgNu5)Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullMake Small Sacrifices for a Big Change2acd27f1-a302-4010-90de-0d3221a614faThu, 18 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 20 – Abraham and AbimelekGenesis 20

Genesis 20

fullGenesis 20 – Abraham and Abimeleka189c82a-2989-4fd4-b53e-4efb0247165bThu, 18 Jun 2020 12:30:00 +0000702https://216.73.216.191/allTags#257 Is a Church Magisterium Unbiblical? - Karlo BroussardHow can the Catholic Church teach that we need a Magisterium (a living teaching authority) when John says in 1 John 2:27 that we have no need for a man to teach us since the Holy Spirit will teach us? The author of Meeting the Protestant Challenge responds. CK: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Thank you so much for being with us today in studio with Karlo Broussard, the author of a couple of books, including Meeting The Protestant Challenge. And we take some challenges from that book today. Hello, Karlo. KB: Hey Cy. CK: So these are challeng…

How can the Catholic Church teach that we need a Magisterium (a living teaching authority) when John says in 1 John 2:27 that we have no need for a man to teach us since the Holy Spirit will teach us? The author of Meeting the Protestant Challenge responds. CK: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Thank you so much for being with us today in studio with Karlo Broussard, the author of a couple of books, including Meeting The Protestant Challenge. And we take some challenges from that book today. Hello, Karlo. KB: Hey Cy. CK: So these are challeng…

#257 Is a Church Magisterium Unbiblical? - Karlo Broussard7bce2082-ada8-4373-9314-a8d6c0db8dc8Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#256 The Sacred Heart - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Father Hugh Barbour explains the biblical and medieval roots of the modern devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Is devotion to the Sacred Heart a divine response to an increasingly isolated and lonely modern world? CK: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, our host, and our guest is Father Hugh Barbour, Norbetine priest, former Pryor of St. Michael&#8217;s Abbey in Orange County which is building a new church. You should look it up online. Hello, Father. FHB: Hello. Hello. CK: It&#8217;s very nice to be speaking with you in June, a month of many good things inc…

Father Hugh Barbour explains the biblical and medieval roots of the modern devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Is devotion to the Sacred Heart a divine response to an increasingly isolated and lonely modern world? CK: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, our host, and our guest is Father Hugh Barbour, Norbetine priest, former Pryor of St. Michael&#8217;s Abbey in Orange County which is building a new church. You should look it up online. Hello, Father. FHB: Hello. Hello. CK: It&#8217;s very nice to be speaking with you in June, a month of many good things inc…

#256 The Sacred Heart - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.7cc0cf81-b325-4b65-9e30-7b36f93699c0Mon, 15 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/14/20 No Longer Optional Homily from the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. The Eucharist will never be optional...until the day it is no longer an option. The moment worship becomes about “what I get” it ceases to be an act of love and becomes idolatry. Mass Readings from June 14, 2020: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 Psalm 147:12-15, 19-201 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58

Homily from the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. The Eucharist will never be optional...until the day it is no longer an option. The moment worship becomes about “what I get” it ceases to be an act of love and becomes idolatry. Mass Readings from June 14, 2020: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 Psalm 147:12-15, 19-201 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58

full06/14/20 No Longer Optional69da63f5-328f-45c9-88be-91210884e45fSun, 14 Jun 2020 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/14/20 No Longer Optional Homily from the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. The Eucharist will never be optional...until the day it is no longer an option. The moment worship becomes about “what I get” it ceases to be an act of love and becomes idolatry. Mass Readings from June 14, 2020: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 Psalm 147:12-15, 19-201 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58

Homily from the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. The Eucharist will never be optional...until the day it is no longer an option. The moment worship becomes about “what I get” it ceases to be an act of love and becomes idolatry. Mass Readings from June 14, 2020: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 Psalm 147:12-15, 19-201 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58

full06/14/20 No Longer Optionalf711c1b8-6368-4e2d-ab03-c1a3f278e5bcSun, 14 Jun 2020 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/14/20 No Longer Optional Homily from the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. The Eucharist will never be optional...until the day it is no longer an option. The moment worship becomes about “what I get” it ceases to be an act of love and becomes idolatry. Mass Readings from June 14, 2020: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 Psalm 147:12-15, 19-201 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58

Homily from the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. The Eucharist will never be optional...until the day it is no longer an option. The moment worship becomes about “what I get” it ceases to be an act of love and becomes idolatry. Mass Readings from June 14, 2020: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 Psalm 147:12-15, 19-201 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58

full06/14/20 No Longer Optionalecbb261d-20e4-4e7f-b808-2f21eaa34715Sun, 14 Jun 2020 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFamily: Your Shortcut to Holiness Fr. Mike explains how being at home with our family is one of God’s favorite ways to make us holy—if we are honest about the areas where we need to grow in our relationships with family members. Fr. Mike has observed that college students often have a profound encounter with Jesus through their college’s Catholic community. They find that they are praying more, receiving the sacraments more, participating in more service opportunities, and so on. Then they get back home for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or—in the most recent cases—a lockdown. They realize, in their interactions with their family that they’re not as holy as they thought they were. Why do we struggle to be loving toward those whom we claim to love the most? It’s harder to love family members sometimes because—Fr. Mike explains—you didn’t get to choose this group, and they can make demands on you. It’s easy to be generous when it’s on your own terms. Our relationships with our family can reveal the impatience and lack of generosity inside us—the unedited version of us. Be honest with God and admit that the things you thought you defeated are still somewhere inside you. Surrender these things to Jesus. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable with your family. They love you. Ask family members where they want you to grow this week. Pursue holiness at home. Like St. Teresa of Calcutta said, find your own Calcutta.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike explains how being at home with our family is one of God’s favorite ways to make us holy—if we are honest about the areas where we need to grow in our relationships with family members. Fr. Mike has observed that college students often have a profound encounter with Jesus through their college’s Catholic community. They find that they are praying more, receiving the sacraments more, participating in more service opportunities, and so on. Then they get back home for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or—in the most recent cases—a lockdown. They realize, in their interactions with their family that they’re not as holy as they thought they were. Why do we struggle to be loving toward those whom we claim to love the most? It’s harder to love family members sometimes because—Fr. Mike explains—you didn’t get to choose this group, and they can make demands on you. It’s easy to be generous when it’s on your own terms. Our relationships with our family can reveal the impatience and lack of generosity inside us—the unedited version of us. Be honest with God and admit that the things you thought you defeated are still somewhere inside you. Surrender these things to Jesus. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable with your family. They love you. Ask family members where they want you to grow this week. Pursue holiness at home. Like St. Teresa of Calcutta said, find your own Calcutta.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFamily: Your Shortcut to Holiness035174f1-cbea-4a5b-bf5a-8daccfe85a99Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFamily: Your Shortcut to Holiness Fr. Mike explains how being at home with our family is one of God’s favorite ways to make us holy—if we are honest about the areas where we need to grow in our relationships with family members. Fr. Mike has observed that college students often have a profound encounter with Jesus through their college’s Catholic community. They find that they are praying more, receiving the sacraments more, participating in more service opportunities, and so on. Then they get back home for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or—in the most recent cases—a lockdown. They realize, in their interactions with their family that they’re not as holy as they thought they were. Why do we struggle to be loving toward those whom we claim to love the most? It’s harder to love family members sometimes because—Fr. Mike explains—you didn’t get to choose this group, and they can make demands on you. It’s easy to be generous when it’s on your own terms. Our relationships with our family can reveal the impatience and lack of generosity inside us—the unedited version of us. Be honest with God and admit that the things you thought you defeated are still somewhere inside you. Surrender these things to Jesus. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable with your family. They love you. Ask family members where they want you to grow this week. Pursue holiness at home. Like St. Teresa of Calcutta said, find your own Calcutta.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike explains how being at home with our family is one of God’s favorite ways to make us holy—if we are honest about the areas where we need to grow in our relationships with family members. Fr. Mike has observed that college students often have a profound encounter with Jesus through their college’s Catholic community. They find that they are praying more, receiving the sacraments more, participating in more service opportunities, and so on. Then they get back home for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or—in the most recent cases—a lockdown. They realize, in their interactions with their family that they’re not as holy as they thought they were. Why do we struggle to be loving toward those whom we claim to love the most? It’s harder to love family members sometimes because—Fr. Mike explains—you didn’t get to choose this group, and they can make demands on you. It’s easy to be generous when it’s on your own terms. Our relationships with our family can reveal the impatience and lack of generosity inside us—the unedited version of us. Be honest with God and admit that the things you thought you defeated are still somewhere inside you. Surrender these things to Jesus. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable with your family. They love you. Ask family members where they want you to grow this week. Pursue holiness at home. Like St. Teresa of Calcutta said, find your own Calcutta.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFamily: Your Shortcut to Holiness0717fb75-d959-4118-8e01-06e99189c82cThu, 11 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSermon - The Great CommissionMatthew 28:16-20

Matthew 28:16-20

fullSermon - The Great Commissioncd9491b3-a87a-4d2f-9e34-5d37da9b079bThu, 11 Jun 2020 12:30:00 +00001580https://216.73.216.191/allTags#255 The Early Church Was Liturgical - Tim StaplesYes, the earliest Christians celebrated the Mass, and they did so in ways that are impressively similar to today&#8217;s Mass. In fact, the Church lived as a liturgical community from the very moment of its birth. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host. We&#8217;ve been having some conversations in recent weeks with Tim Staples, Director of Apologetics and Evangelization here at Catholic Answers, about the early church and some of the things that are said about the early church. And trying to dig into what&#8217;s true about the life of the …

Yes, the earliest Christians celebrated the Mass, and they did so in ways that are impressively similar to today&#8217;s Mass. In fact, the Church lived as a liturgical community from the very moment of its birth. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host. We&#8217;ve been having some conversations in recent weeks with Tim Staples, Director of Apologetics and Evangelization here at Catholic Answers, about the early church and some of the things that are said about the early church. And trying to dig into what&#8217;s true about the life of the …

#255 The Early Church Was Liturgical - Tim Staplesa2e72951-003e-40ee-a19d-26cd08672213Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#254 How Can We Know That God Loves Us? - Sr. Maris StellaCy interviews two of our favorite women religious about their work sharing the love of God with others, and how we gain confidence in the love of God. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and today we tackle a question that is close to the hearts, sometimes closer to the heart perhaps than to the mind. How do we know that God loves us? One of the ways that we can explore that is with people who share the message of God&#8217;s love with other people. We have two of our favorite guests here with us today, Sister Maris Stella and Sister Mic…

Cy interviews two of our favorite women religious about their work sharing the love of God with others, and how we gain confidence in the love of God. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and today we tackle a question that is close to the hearts, sometimes closer to the heart perhaps than to the mind. How do we know that God loves us? One of the ways that we can explore that is with people who share the message of God&#8217;s love with other people. We have two of our favorite guests here with us today, Sister Maris Stella and Sister Mic…

#254 How Can We Know That God Loves Us? - Sr. Maris Stella8ef2ffdf-b7d8-4b11-8053-e30298c3d992Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/07/20 In His Image and Likeness Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. You do not have to know the details of a person’s life to know they are worth loving. Human worth is rooted in our deepest identity. And our deepest identity comes from being made in God’s image and likeness. And God’s deepest identity is love. Mass Readings from June 7, 2020: Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9 Daniel 3:52-562 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. You do not have to know the details of a person’s life to know they are worth loving. Human worth is rooted in our deepest identity. And our deepest identity comes from being made in God’s image and likeness. And God’s deepest identity is love. Mass Readings from June 7, 2020: Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9 Daniel 3:52-562 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18

full06/07/20 In His Image and Likeness9b29a9ae-78a8-4927-878b-dd9985cd1eecSun, 07 Jun 2020 23:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/07/20 In His Image and Likeness Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. You do not have to know the details of a person’s life to know they are worth loving. Human worth is rooted in our deepest identity. And our deepest identity comes from being made in God’s image and likeness. And God’s deepest identity is love. Mass Readings from June 7, 2020: Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9 Daniel 3:52-562 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. You do not have to know the details of a person’s life to know they are worth loving. Human worth is rooted in our deepest identity. And our deepest identity comes from being made in God’s image and likeness. And God’s deepest identity is love. Mass Readings from June 7, 2020: Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9 Daniel 3:52-562 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18

full06/07/20 In His Image and Likeness5d3b7f4d-29ec-4c9e-a79d-0eb7fc8642b2Sun, 07 Jun 2020 23:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/07/20 In His Image and Likeness Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. You do not have to know the details of a person’s life to know they are worth loving. Human worth is rooted in our deepest identity. And our deepest identity comes from being made in God’s image and likeness. And God’s deepest identity is love. Mass Readings from June 7, 2020: Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9 Daniel 3:52-562 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. You do not have to know the details of a person’s life to know they are worth loving. Human worth is rooted in our deepest identity. And our deepest identity comes from being made in God’s image and likeness. And God’s deepest identity is love. Mass Readings from June 7, 2020: Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9 Daniel 3:52-562 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18

full06/07/20 In His Image and Likeness2aad90e3-5b00-4b94-bcd2-65165c79ddeeSun, 07 Jun 2020 23:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#137A: HeavenHeaven...what will it be like? No one knows all of the answers to this but we will use what the Bible tells us about it through John's experience. Today's story will cover these parts of heaven: 1. God will be with us 2. Everyone and everything will live in perfect peace 3.There will be no sickness or hurting 4. There will be no more pain; all the pain/sadness we've felt on Earth will be undone and repaired. I respect each families ages and stages of life so, I have chosen specific scriptures for this. Please go back and read them for yourself, including anything you feel is appropriate for your family.&nbsp; To connect with me or send your child's picture of heaven to me go to kbspodcast.com&nbsp; I look forward to seeing their wonderful imaginations in their drawings about heaven and will be posting them on my IG and FB pages to share w/ the community.&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heaven...what will it be like? No one knows all of the answers to this but we will use what the Bible tells us about it through John's experience. Today's story will cover these parts of heaven: 1. God will be with us 2. Everyone and everything will live in perfect peace 3.There will be no sickness or hurting 4. There will be no more pain; all the pain/sadness we've felt on Earth will be undone and repaired. I respect each families ages and stages of life so, I have chosen specific scriptures for this. Please go back and read them for yourself, including anything you feel is appropriate for your family.&nbsp; To connect with me or send your child's picture of heaven to me go to kbspodcast.com&nbsp; I look forward to seeing their wonderful imaginations in their drawings about heaven and will be posting them on my IG and FB pages to share w/ the community.&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#137A: Heaven155ffd4e-d491-4e1b-9250-94a613b19d7aSat, 06 Jun 2020 13:00:00 +0000877https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpecial Episode: Reconciling the Body of Christ (with Fr. Josh Johnson) In today’s special podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Fr. Josh Johnson to discuss racial division in the Church and how Catholics can strive to restore unity in the Body of Christ. Fr. Josh emphasizes that he is not infallible, so it’s okay to disagree with anything he says that doesn’t lead you closer to Christ, but he hopes this conversation bears fruit in your walk with Jesus and within the body of Christ. Many members of the Church want to know what they can do during these turbulent times. Fr. Josh gives four practical pieces of advice: listen to learn, use specific language when speaking with each other, act as one Body in Christ, and join in the suffering of Jesus to make reparation for others’ sins. For full shownotes, please go to AscensionPress.com/FrMikePodcastSpecial Guest: Fr. Josh Johnson.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In today’s special podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Fr. Josh Johnson to discuss racial division in the Church and how Catholics can strive to restore unity in the Body of Christ. Fr. Josh emphasizes that he is not infallible, so it’s okay to disagree with anything he says that doesn’t lead you closer to Christ, but he hopes this conversation bears fruit in your walk with Jesus and within the body of Christ. Many members of the Church want to know what they can do during these turbulent times. Fr. Josh gives four practical pieces of advice: listen to learn, use specific language when speaking with each other, act as one Body in Christ, and join in the suffering of Jesus to make reparation for others’ sins. For full shownotes, please go to AscensionPress.com/FrMikePodcastSpecial Guest: Fr. Josh Johnson.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSpecial Episode: Reconciling the Body of Christ (with Fr. Josh Johnson)eae8f6de-899f-4bca-8790-0104aeb5b491Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpecial Episode: Reconciling the Body of Christ (with Fr. Josh Johnson) In today’s special podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Fr. Josh Johnson to discuss racial division in the Church and how Catholics can strive to restore unity in the Body of Christ. Fr. Josh emphasizes that he is not infallible, so it’s okay to disagree with anything he says that doesn’t lead you closer to Christ, but he hopes this conversation bears fruit in your walk with Jesus and within the body of Christ. Many members of the Church want to know what they can do during these turbulent times. Fr. Josh gives four practical pieces of advice: listen to learn, use specific language when speaking with each other, act as one Body in Christ, and join in the suffering of Jesus to make reparation for others’ sins. For full shownotes, please go to AscensionPress.com/FrMikePodcastSpecial Guest: Fr. Josh Johnson.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In today’s special podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Fr. Josh Johnson to discuss racial division in the Church and how Catholics can strive to restore unity in the Body of Christ. Fr. Josh emphasizes that he is not infallible, so it’s okay to disagree with anything he says that doesn’t lead you closer to Christ, but he hopes this conversation bears fruit in your walk with Jesus and within the body of Christ. Many members of the Church want to know what they can do during these turbulent times. Fr. Josh gives four practical pieces of advice: listen to learn, use specific language when speaking with each other, act as one Body in Christ, and join in the suffering of Jesus to make reparation for others’ sins. For full shownotes, please go to AscensionPress.com/FrMikePodcastSpecial Guest: Fr. Josh Johnson.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSpecial Episode: Reconciling the Body of Christ (with Fr. Josh Johnson)3c06ff55-a0e0-4f98-9979-4981936ee7ceThu, 04 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 19 – Sodom and GomorrahGenesis 19

Genesis 19

fullGenesis 19 – Sodom and Gomorrah9a9c01fe-7b60-4fd7-8120-387ce5bf5c68Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:30:00 +0000807https://216.73.216.191/allTags#253 The Early Church Was Hierarchical - Tim StaplesWas there a golden age at the very beginning of the Church when Christianity was unspoiled by a hierarchical structure? Was there a blessed age when Christians were simply Christian, without authoritative leaders who had the power to govern the Church? Nope. Tim Staples explains. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Thank you for being with us. We&#8217;ve been doing some early church conversations with Director of Evangelization and Apologetics here at Catholic Answers, Tim Staples. And we&#8217;re going to continue with that early …

Was there a golden age at the very beginning of the Church when Christianity was unspoiled by a hierarchical structure? Was there a blessed age when Christians were simply Christian, without authoritative leaders who had the power to govern the Church? Nope. Tim Staples explains. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Thank you for being with us. We&#8217;ve been doing some early church conversations with Director of Evangelization and Apologetics here at Catholic Answers, Tim Staples. And we&#8217;re going to continue with that early …

#253 The Early Church Was Hierarchical - Tim Staples365c3a30-8ca5-4f6a-97e5-ead0d83e16c7Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/31/20 Exiles: The First Gift Homily from Pentecost Sunday. For the love of God has been poured into our hearts. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit so that we could receive the first gift of the Holy Spirit: to know what it is to be loved by the Father. Mass Readings from May 31, 2020: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. For the love of God has been poured into our hearts. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit so that we could receive the first gift of the Holy Spirit: to know what it is to be loved by the Father. Mass Readings from May 31, 2020: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 Download the Homily Study

full05/31/20 Exiles: The First Gift05cb8ebf-bba9-4ce8-8385-5b6da17ab10aMon, 01 Jun 2020 23:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/31/20 Exiles: The First Gift Homily from Pentecost Sunday. For the love of God has been poured into our hearts. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit so that we could receive the first gift of the Holy Spirit: to know what it is to be loved by the Father. Mass Readings from May 31, 2020: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. For the love of God has been poured into our hearts. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit so that we could receive the first gift of the Holy Spirit: to know what it is to be loved by the Father. Mass Readings from May 31, 2020: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 Download the Homily Study

full05/31/20 Exiles: The First Giftcc000331-c293-4427-8578-7dbb62c82a70Mon, 01 Jun 2020 23:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/31/20 Exiles: The First Gift Homily from Pentecost Sunday. For the love of God has been poured into our hearts. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit so that we could receive the first gift of the Holy Spirit: to know what it is to be loved by the Father. Mass Readings from May 31, 2020: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. For the love of God has been poured into our hearts. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit so that we could receive the first gift of the Holy Spirit: to know what it is to be loved by the Father. Mass Readings from May 31, 2020: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 Download the Homily Study

full05/31/20 Exiles: The First Gift16d05775-188f-4ac8-b736-371ac413b175Mon, 01 Jun 2020 23:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#252 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Father Hugh illuminates how God freely gives us all we need for our salvation through the sacraments. He defends this position as we discuss Pentecost and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. CK: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And it having been &#8230; Now, I say that that way, but we were recording before, but it&#8217;s Pentecost. Pentecost celebrated on Sunday and this will reach you on Monday. And so we&#8217;re going to talk with our Chaplain Father Hugh Barbour about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Hello, Father Hugh. FHB: Hello. CK: So the gifts …

Father Hugh illuminates how God freely gives us all we need for our salvation through the sacraments. He defends this position as we discuss Pentecost and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. CK: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And it having been &#8230; Now, I say that that way, but we were recording before, but it&#8217;s Pentecost. Pentecost celebrated on Sunday and this will reach you on Monday. And so we&#8217;re going to talk with our Chaplain Father Hugh Barbour about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Hello, Father Hugh. FHB: Hello. CK: So the gifts …

#252 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.158b7ca3-1242-4d90-8ccc-456a2369d810Mon, 01 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Practice the Presence of God Throughout the Gospels Jesus says, “Remain in me” or “abide in me,” which—in simplified terms—means whatever you do, invite Jesus along. Ask him to “come with.” This is a way to grow in your relationship with him, but it’s also a smart thing to do because, after all, Jesus said: “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). When we ask someone to “come with” or “go with”, as Fr. Mike says they do in Minnesota, we are implying that we enjoy their company and even have a certain kind of love for them. When you love someone, you want them to come with you wherever you go. But “remain in me” means more than that. It also means gaze upon Jesus, not just at his face in a religious icon—though that could help—but gaze upon him with the interior gaze of the heart. Be aware that he is present. This shouldn’t be burdensome. It’s simple. Spending time with one you love is as easy as doing nothing. Thirdly, remaining in Christ means to speak to him. Tell him your dreams and desires. Ask him what he wills. When you do this keep in mind, the Lord is free. He is not robotic. He is free to love us as he wills, and sometimes that love is difficult—but it’s what we need. So next time you do something, anything, say, “Jesus, wanna go with?”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Throughout the Gospels Jesus says, “Remain in me” or “abide in me,” which—in simplified terms—means whatever you do, invite Jesus along. Ask him to “come with.” This is a way to grow in your relationship with him, but it’s also a smart thing to do because, after all, Jesus said: “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). When we ask someone to “come with” or “go with”, as Fr. Mike says they do in Minnesota, we are implying that we enjoy their company and even have a certain kind of love for them. When you love someone, you want them to come with you wherever you go. But “remain in me” means more than that. It also means gaze upon Jesus, not just at his face in a religious icon—though that could help—but gaze upon him with the interior gaze of the heart. Be aware that he is present. This shouldn’t be burdensome. It’s simple. Spending time with one you love is as easy as doing nothing. Thirdly, remaining in Christ means to speak to him. Tell him your dreams and desires. Ask him what he wills. When you do this keep in mind, the Lord is free. He is not robotic. He is free to love us as he wills, and sometimes that love is difficult—but it’s what we need. So next time you do something, anything, say, “Jesus, wanna go with?”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Practice the Presence of Godc225f9f2-e608-427b-94c2-d7cf7a8669efThu, 28 May 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Practice the Presence of God Throughout the Gospels Jesus says, “Remain in me” or “abide in me,” which—in simplified terms—means whatever you do, invite Jesus along. Ask him to “come with.” This is a way to grow in your relationship with him, but it’s also a smart thing to do because, after all, Jesus said: “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). When we ask someone to “come with” or “go with”, as Fr. Mike says they do in Minnesota, we are implying that we enjoy their company and even have a certain kind of love for them. When you love someone, you want them to come with you wherever you go. But “remain in me” means more than that. It also means gaze upon Jesus, not just at his face in a religious icon—though that could help—but gaze upon him with the interior gaze of the heart. Be aware that he is present. This shouldn’t be burdensome. It’s simple. Spending time with one you love is as easy as doing nothing. Thirdly, remaining in Christ means to speak to him. Tell him your dreams and desires. Ask him what he wills. When you do this keep in mind, the Lord is free. He is not robotic. He is free to love us as he wills, and sometimes that love is difficult—but it’s what we need. So next time you do something, anything, say, “Jesus, wanna go with?”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Throughout the Gospels Jesus says, “Remain in me” or “abide in me,” which—in simplified terms—means whatever you do, invite Jesus along. Ask him to “come with.” This is a way to grow in your relationship with him, but it’s also a smart thing to do because, after all, Jesus said: “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). When we ask someone to “come with” or “go with”, as Fr. Mike says they do in Minnesota, we are implying that we enjoy their company and even have a certain kind of love for them. When you love someone, you want them to come with you wherever you go. But “remain in me” means more than that. It also means gaze upon Jesus, not just at his face in a religious icon—though that could help—but gaze upon him with the interior gaze of the heart. Be aware that he is present. This shouldn’t be burdensome. It’s simple. Spending time with one you love is as easy as doing nothing. Thirdly, remaining in Christ means to speak to him. Tell him your dreams and desires. Ask him what he wills. When you do this keep in mind, the Lord is free. He is not robotic. He is free to love us as he wills, and sometimes that love is difficult—but it’s what we need. So next time you do something, anything, say, “Jesus, wanna go with?”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Practice the Presence of God2145133f-42b0-4180-b152-376d9d36caeeThu, 28 May 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 18 – The Three VisitorsGenesis 18

Genesis 18

fullGenesis 18 – The Three Visitors2b41d617-6a44-4b31-974b-0e066e7e3caaThu, 28 May 2020 12:30:00 +0000786https://216.73.216.191/allTags#251 Does Matthew Teach an Invisible Church? - Karlo BroussardThe author of Meeting the Protestant Challenge explains why Catholics believe that the Church is a visible hierarchical institution when Jesus says that the Church in Matthew 18:20 is an invisible union of believers. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, in studio again with Karlo Broussard. Hello, Karlo. Karlo Broussard: Hey, Cy. CK: Karlo, the author of a couple of books, including Prepare the Way, Overcoming Obstacles to God, the Gospel, and the Church, and Meeting the Protestant Challenge, How to Answer 50 Biblical Objections to C…

The author of Meeting the Protestant Challenge explains why Catholics believe that the Church is a visible hierarchical institution when Jesus says that the Church in Matthew 18:20 is an invisible union of believers. Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, in studio again with Karlo Broussard. Hello, Karlo. Karlo Broussard: Hey, Cy. CK: Karlo, the author of a couple of books, including Prepare the Way, Overcoming Obstacles to God, the Gospel, and the Church, and Meeting the Protestant Challenge, How to Answer 50 Biblical Objections to C…

#251 Does Matthew Teach an Invisible Church? - Karlo Broussarde95c1f6f-a799-4272-b95d-2ac994f59fb1Wed, 27 May 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/24/20 Exiles: Restoration Homily from the Ascension of the Lord. Live the reason. Return from exile is not about a change in location, it is about a change in vocation. It is less about geography and more about mission. The goal is not Resurrection, the goal is Restoration. Mass Readings from May 24, 2020: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Ascension of the Lord. Live the reason. Return from exile is not about a change in location, it is about a change in vocation. It is less about geography and more about mission. The goal is not Resurrection, the goal is Restoration. Mass Readings from May 24, 2020: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20 Download the Homily Study

full05/24/20 Exiles: Restoration9411355a-a498-408b-8d16-3628846b5e65Mon, 25 May 2020 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/24/20 Exiles: Restoration Homily from the Ascension of the Lord. Live the reason. Return from exile is not about a change in location, it is about a change in vocation. It is less about geography and more about mission. The goal is not Resurrection, the goal is Restoration. Mass Readings from May 24, 2020: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Ascension of the Lord. Live the reason. Return from exile is not about a change in location, it is about a change in vocation. It is less about geography and more about mission. The goal is not Resurrection, the goal is Restoration. Mass Readings from May 24, 2020: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20 Download the Homily Study

full05/24/20 Exiles: Restorationfd9eabc6-1f6c-4376-9b9c-2062a9178909Mon, 25 May 2020 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/24/20 Exiles: Restoration Homily from the Ascension of the Lord. Live the reason. Return from exile is not about a change in location, it is about a change in vocation. It is less about geography and more about mission. The goal is not Resurrection, the goal is Restoration. Mass Readings from May 24, 2020: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Ascension of the Lord. Live the reason. Return from exile is not about a change in location, it is about a change in vocation. It is less about geography and more about mission. The goal is not Resurrection, the goal is Restoration. Mass Readings from May 24, 2020: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20 Download the Homily Study

full05/24/20 Exiles: Restorationca083dce-49ea-4abc-a3da-992370348809Mon, 25 May 2020 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#250 Why Is Marriage a Sacrament? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Why is the Church so defensive about marriage even when it is not sacramental? Why does the Church insist on the goodness of natural marriage? What does this say about sacramental marriage? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And today, we take a look at marriage with Father Hugh Barbour, Norbertine priest. I know the temptation is killing you right now. Fr. Hugh Barbour: What temptation? CK: You know what I&#8217;m talking about. I could see the word forming in your mouth. FHB: No. No, absolutely not. I don&#8217;t know what you&#8…

Why is the Church so defensive about marriage even when it is not sacramental? Why does the Church insist on the goodness of natural marriage? What does this say about sacramental marriage? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And today, we take a look at marriage with Father Hugh Barbour, Norbertine priest. I know the temptation is killing you right now. Fr. Hugh Barbour: What temptation? CK: You know what I&#8217;m talking about. I could see the word forming in your mouth. FHB: No. No, absolutely not. I don&#8217;t know what you&#8…

#250 Why Is Marriage a Sacrament? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.e661a40d-e4ba-496a-9a84-efe452f41053Mon, 25 May 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#136A: The Good SamaritanLuke 10:25-37 A man asks Jesus to explain who his neighbor is. Jesus then tells the story of 3 men who passed by a hurt man but only 1 of them helped him. Only 1 of them treated the hurt man as his neighbor. We learn what the Bible means when it says you must love your neighbor as you love yourself. Our story shows us it matters WHO we are. Are we people who will help others and obey Jesus or will we only do so if it's the right person, place and time to do so.&nbsp;&nbsp; The apply section will help the children connect the dots and apply this in their own lives. Thanks for listening and to connect with me, click kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 10:25-37 A man asks Jesus to explain who his neighbor is. Jesus then tells the story of 3 men who passed by a hurt man but only 1 of them helped him. Only 1 of them treated the hurt man as his neighbor. We learn what the Bible means when it says you must love your neighbor as you love yourself. Our story shows us it matters WHO we are. Are we people who will help others and obey Jesus or will we only do so if it's the right person, place and time to do so.&nbsp;&nbsp; The apply section will help the children connect the dots and apply this in their own lives. Thanks for listening and to connect with me, click kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#136A: The Good Samaritan32e7786d-6acb-4d58-b1ba-9a28b30b3909Sat, 23 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000602https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Benefit of the Doubt When someone says something hurtful to you, it is wise to give them the benefit of the doubt. What does that mean? It means ask yourself, “Do I firmly believe that this is a person of good will?” If so, is there anything that can help you better understand their behavior? Give them the benefit of the doubt that they are just tired, or “hangry”, or having a bad day for some reason. Especially in marital relationships, think of how many times your spouse has said hurtful things to you, while you knew that they still loved you. This is not to excuse hurtful behavior, and not a reason to tolerate being treated poorly, or to endure any kind of abuse. In many cases a person’s actions do reveal their heart. So we’re not talking about those cases. We’re not talking about people who manipulate others intentionally, and those who just willfully do evil. We’re talking about when people of good will just have a bad moment, or momentarily let their vain side get the best of them. The way we respond to an enemy and the way we respond to a friend is going to be different. Decide which one hurt you, and respond accordingly. www.ascensionpress.com/theFrMikeSchmitzPodcast Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When someone says something hurtful to you, it is wise to give them the benefit of the doubt. What does that mean? It means ask yourself, “Do I firmly believe that this is a person of good will?” If so, is there anything that can help you better understand their behavior? Give them the benefit of the doubt that they are just tired, or “hangry”, or having a bad day for some reason. Especially in marital relationships, think of how many times your spouse has said hurtful things to you, while you knew that they still loved you. This is not to excuse hurtful behavior, and not a reason to tolerate being treated poorly, or to endure any kind of abuse. In many cases a person’s actions do reveal their heart. So we’re not talking about those cases. We’re not talking about people who manipulate others intentionally, and those who just willfully do evil. We’re talking about when people of good will just have a bad moment, or momentarily let their vain side get the best of them. The way we respond to an enemy and the way we respond to a friend is going to be different. Decide which one hurt you, and respond accordingly. www.ascensionpress.com/theFrMikeSchmitzPodcast Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Benefit of the Doubta78fe2b5-a5bd-4e1b-9e34-66f908d0c3e7Thu, 21 May 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Benefit of the Doubt When someone says something hurtful to you, it is wise to give them the benefit of the doubt. What does that mean? It means ask yourself, “Do I firmly believe that this is a person of good will?” If so, is there anything that can help you better understand their behavior? Give them the benefit of the doubt that they are just tired, or “hangry”, or having a bad day for some reason. Especially in marital relationships, think of how many times your spouse has said hurtful things to you, while you knew that they still loved you. This is not to excuse hurtful behavior, and not a reason to tolerate being treated poorly, or to endure any kind of abuse. In many cases a person’s actions do reveal their heart. So we’re not talking about those cases. We’re not talking about people who manipulate others intentionally, and those who just willfully do evil. We’re talking about when people of good will just have a bad moment, or momentarily let their vain side get the best of them. The way we respond to an enemy and the way we respond to a friend is going to be different. Decide which one hurt you, and respond accordingly. www.ascensionpress.com/theFrMikeSchmitzPodcast Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When someone says something hurtful to you, it is wise to give them the benefit of the doubt. What does that mean? It means ask yourself, “Do I firmly believe that this is a person of good will?” If so, is there anything that can help you better understand their behavior? Give them the benefit of the doubt that they are just tired, or “hangry”, or having a bad day for some reason. Especially in marital relationships, think of how many times your spouse has said hurtful things to you, while you knew that they still loved you. This is not to excuse hurtful behavior, and not a reason to tolerate being treated poorly, or to endure any kind of abuse. In many cases a person’s actions do reveal their heart. So we’re not talking about those cases. We’re not talking about people who manipulate others intentionally, and those who just willfully do evil. We’re talking about when people of good will just have a bad moment, or momentarily let their vain side get the best of them. The way we respond to an enemy and the way we respond to a friend is going to be different. Decide which one hurt you, and respond accordingly. www.ascensionpress.com/theFrMikeSchmitzPodcast Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Benefit of the Doubtecad4b21-3b33-4c69-9407-6bff70479982Thu, 21 May 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 17 – Covenant of CircumcisionGenesis 17

Genesis 17

fullGenesis 17 – Covenant of Circumcisionbe8d46ce-528d-4277-9621-50b0743aed22Thu, 21 May 2020 14:41:43 +0000601https://216.73.216.191/allTags#249 Paul&#8217;s Rebuke and Peter&#8217;s Infallibility - Karlo BroussardThe author of Meeting the Protestant Challenge asks how the Catholic Church can teach that Peter is infallible when Paul rebukes Peter for not eating with the Gentiles? Doesn’t this further show that Peter had no more authority than Paul? CK: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host, and I get the great pleasure of talking with Karlo Broussard again. Hi, Carlo. KB: Hey, Cy. CK: Karlo is a speaker author, and apologist here at Catholic Answers, the author of a couple of books, including Prepare The Way: Overcoming Obstacles To God, The Gospel And The Ch…

The author of Meeting the Protestant Challenge asks how the Catholic Church can teach that Peter is infallible when Paul rebukes Peter for not eating with the Gentiles? Doesn’t this further show that Peter had no more authority than Paul? CK: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett your host, and I get the great pleasure of talking with Karlo Broussard again. Hi, Carlo. KB: Hey, Cy. CK: Karlo is a speaker author, and apologist here at Catholic Answers, the author of a couple of books, including Prepare The Way: Overcoming Obstacles To God, The Gospel And The Ch…

#249 Paul&#8217;s Rebuke and Peter&#8217;s Infallibility - Karlo Broussard99733b78-459e-478a-9c3e-b8e773bfe0e2Wed, 20 May 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#248 Is Fear a Sin? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Is fear a sin? Is it just an emotion? How are Christians meant to understand fear? Is there such a thing as fear that is actually a gift from the Holy Spirit? Father Hugh Barbour fearlessly tackles a host of questions about fear. CK: Is fear a sin? Father Hugh Barbour, next. Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and it&#8217;s a time of fear. There is a good deal of fear all around us. It&#8217;s in part because of the virus certainly, but we can live in a frightened age in many ways. We have our strange fears, sometimes nameless, sometimes they h…

Is fear a sin? Is it just an emotion? How are Christians meant to understand fear? Is there such a thing as fear that is actually a gift from the Holy Spirit? Father Hugh Barbour fearlessly tackles a host of questions about fear. CK: Is fear a sin? Father Hugh Barbour, next. Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and it&#8217;s a time of fear. There is a good deal of fear all around us. It&#8217;s in part because of the virus certainly, but we can live in a frightened age in many ways. We have our strange fears, sometimes nameless, sometimes they h…

#248 Is Fear a Sin? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.4feaae5c-f59b-40d4-8656-58790a574caeMon, 18 May 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/17/20 Exiles: Why Go Back? Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Not a habit or a have-to, but the heart is the reason. At some point, the exile will end. You will be able to go back. But why? What is the reason why you will go back? Mass Readings from May 17, 2020: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Psalms 66:1-3, 4-7, 16, 201 Peter 3:15-18 John 14:15-21 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Not a habit or a have-to, but the heart is the reason. At some point, the exile will end. You will be able to go back. But why? What is the reason why you will go back? Mass Readings from May 17, 2020: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Psalms 66:1-3, 4-7, 16, 201 Peter 3:15-18 John 14:15-21 Download the Homily Study

full05/17/20 Exiles: Why Go Back?a6e17c9c-95bc-4076-993a-0f81446041adMon, 18 May 2020 06:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/17/20 Exiles: Why Go Back? Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Not a habit or a have-to, but the heart is the reason. At some point, the exile will end. You will be able to go back. But why? What is the reason why you will go back? Mass Readings from May 17, 2020: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Psalms 66:1-3, 4-7, 16, 201 Peter 3:15-18 John 14:15-21 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Not a habit or a have-to, but the heart is the reason. At some point, the exile will end. You will be able to go back. But why? What is the reason why you will go back? Mass Readings from May 17, 2020: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Psalms 66:1-3, 4-7, 16, 201 Peter 3:15-18 John 14:15-21 Download the Homily Study

full05/17/20 Exiles: Why Go Back?9ec30736-282f-4934-953e-e8ec23dda3e1Mon, 18 May 2020 06:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/17/20 Exiles: Why Go Back? Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Not a habit or a have-to, but the heart is the reason. At some point, the exile will end. You will be able to go back. But why? What is the reason why you will go back? Mass Readings from May 17, 2020: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Psalms 66:1-3, 4-7, 16, 201 Peter 3:15-18 John 14:15-21 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Not a habit or a have-to, but the heart is the reason. At some point, the exile will end. You will be able to go back. But why? What is the reason why you will go back? Mass Readings from May 17, 2020: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Psalms 66:1-3, 4-7, 16, 201 Peter 3:15-18 John 14:15-21 Download the Homily Study

full05/17/20 Exiles: Why Go Back?ced9f18c-4cba-4e1b-b178-92ea15613918Mon, 18 May 2020 06:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Do You Pray with the Bible? You know you should be praying. But do you ever wish someone would show you how? Fr. Mike starts by showing us how to pray with the Bible with a time-honored method called lectio divina. For full shownotes, please go to: https://bit.ly/2WYdL5F Monday, May 18 at 8 PM ET, Father Mike will answer your questions LIVE, for the first time ever on Ascension Presents! Whether your question is about why Catholics do the weird things they do, how you can overcome a specific challenge, or what Father’s favorite meal is, tune into the Ascension Presents YouTube channel to ask Father Mike live! https://bit.ly/2WUs1wpSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You know you should be praying. But do you ever wish someone would show you how? Fr. Mike starts by showing us how to pray with the Bible with a time-honored method called lectio divina. For full shownotes, please go to: https://bit.ly/2WYdL5F Monday, May 18 at 8 PM ET, Father Mike will answer your questions LIVE, for the first time ever on Ascension Presents! Whether your question is about why Catholics do the weird things they do, how you can overcome a specific challenge, or what Father’s favorite meal is, tune into the Ascension Presents YouTube channel to ask Father Mike live! https://bit.ly/2WUs1wpSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Do You Pray with the Bible?6a53134d-b5c6-4fe8-8d62-3937ce45285dThu, 14 May 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Do You Pray with the Bible? You know you should be praying. But do you ever wish someone would show you how? Fr. Mike starts by showing us how to pray with the Bible with a time-honored method called lectio divina. For full shownotes, please go to: https://bit.ly/2WYdL5F Monday, May 18 at 8 PM ET, Father Mike will answer your questions LIVE, for the first time ever on Ascension Presents! Whether your question is about why Catholics do the weird things they do, how you can overcome a specific challenge, or what Father’s favorite meal is, tune into the Ascension Presents YouTube channel to ask Father Mike live! https://bit.ly/2WUs1wpSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You know you should be praying. But do you ever wish someone would show you how? Fr. Mike starts by showing us how to pray with the Bible with a time-honored method called lectio divina. For full shownotes, please go to: https://bit.ly/2WYdL5F Monday, May 18 at 8 PM ET, Father Mike will answer your questions LIVE, for the first time ever on Ascension Presents! Whether your question is about why Catholics do the weird things they do, how you can overcome a specific challenge, or what Father’s favorite meal is, tune into the Ascension Presents YouTube channel to ask Father Mike live! https://bit.ly/2WUs1wpSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Do You Pray with the Bible?133286ff-b432-42b0-987a-a0776076995dThu, 14 May 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 16 - Hagar and IshmaelGenesis 16

Genesis 16

fullGenesis 16 - Hagar and Ishmael686a09dd-5fda-49ae-bf1c-5ea9723e7c7dThu, 14 May 2020 12:30:00 +0000559https://216.73.216.191/allTagsupdate episode #1This is different than our usual.....this is our brief, special update episode. I want to say THANK YOU to my listeners and show how YOUR generous donations have impacted the kids. When you donate, you partner with KBS in spreading the Gospel to children globally.  In addition to this, 10% goes back to outreach programs that helps meet the needs of children and their families.  I will be doing special update episodes sharing stories of the impact KBS has had on families. I want my listeners to hear what I get to hear, and know that they are making this possible....that THEY are spreading the Gospel to children all over the world.  If you would like me to share a story, simply click the link  kbspodcast.com  and email me your story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is different than our usual.....this is our brief, special update episode. I want to say THANK YOU to my listeners and show how YOUR generous donations have impacted the kids. When you donate, you partner with KBS in spreading the Gospel to children globally.  In addition to this, 10% goes back to outreach programs that helps meet the needs of children and their families.  I will be doing special update episodes sharing stories of the impact KBS has had on families. I want my listeners to hear what I get to hear, and know that they are making this possible....that THEY are spreading the Gospel to children all over the world.  If you would like me to share a story, simply click the link  kbspodcast.com  and email me your story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullupdate episode #11d4989af-8524-4990-90f7-e41e68899c65Thu, 14 May 2020 00:54:51 +0000156https://216.73.216.191/allTags#247 Is Peter Really the Foundation of the Church? - Karlo BroussardHow can the Catholic church teach that Peter is the rock or the foundation of the church when St. Paul teaches in 1 Corinthians 3:11 that there is no other foundation besides Jesus? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus, I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, joined in studio by Karlo Broussard, apologist here at Catholic Answers and author of a couple of very fine books, including Prepare the Way and Meeting the Protestant Challenge. Hello, Karlo. Karlo Broussard: Hey son. I thank you for saying they&#8217;re fine books. I appreciate that. Cy Kellett: They are fine books- …

How can the Catholic church teach that Peter is the rock or the foundation of the church when St. Paul teaches in 1 Corinthians 3:11 that there is no other foundation besides Jesus? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus, I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, joined in studio by Karlo Broussard, apologist here at Catholic Answers and author of a couple of very fine books, including Prepare the Way and Meeting the Protestant Challenge. Hello, Karlo. Karlo Broussard: Hey son. I thank you for saying they&#8217;re fine books. I appreciate that. Cy Kellett: They are fine books- …

#247 Is Peter Really the Foundation of the Church? - Karlo Broussard2e379c29-24fa-409b-8c51-9252656d1412Wed, 13 May 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#246 Love Your Enemies - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.The commandment to love our enemies seems impossible sometimes, especially for those who have been badly hurt. So what does Jesus mean by this commandment? Are we all obligated to follow it? And if we do follow it, what does it mean to love those we don&#8217;t feel any love for? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellet, your host, and I&#8217;m delighted to have you here with us. We have our chaplain with us, Father Hugh Barbour, a Norbertine priest of the Abbey of Saint Michael in Orange County, where they&#8217;re building a new and beautiful church. Y…

The commandment to love our enemies seems impossible sometimes, especially for those who have been badly hurt. So what does Jesus mean by this commandment? Are we all obligated to follow it? And if we do follow it, what does it mean to love those we don&#8217;t feel any love for? Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellet, your host, and I&#8217;m delighted to have you here with us. We have our chaplain with us, Father Hugh Barbour, a Norbertine priest of the Abbey of Saint Michael in Orange County, where they&#8217;re building a new and beautiful church. Y…

#246 Love Your Enemies - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.6b63e538-268d-4b90-ada4-2c14db75b356Mon, 11 May 2020 15:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/10/20 Insecure: Uncertain Plans Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Advance boldly into the shadows of uncertainty. If we are wise, we will think about the future and plan for it. And if we are even wiser, we will be able to let go of those plans when we need to. Mass Readings from May 10, 2020: Acts 6:1-7 Psalms 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-191 Peter 2:4-9 John 14:1-12 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Advance boldly into the shadows of uncertainty. If we are wise, we will think about the future and plan for it. And if we are even wiser, we will be able to let go of those plans when we need to. Mass Readings from May 10, 2020: Acts 6:1-7 Psalms 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-191 Peter 2:4-9 John 14:1-12 Download the Homily Study

full05/10/20 Insecure: Uncertain Plans8b097e55-7a81-4f53-a49a-d7951096025fSun, 10 May 2020 22:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/10/20 Insecure: Uncertain Plans Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Advance boldly into the shadows of uncertainty. If we are wise, we will think about the future and plan for it. And if we are even wiser, we will be able to let go of those plans when we need to. Mass Readings from May 10, 2020: Acts 6:1-7 Psalms 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-191 Peter 2:4-9 John 14:1-12 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Advance boldly into the shadows of uncertainty. If we are wise, we will think about the future and plan for it. And if we are even wiser, we will be able to let go of those plans when we need to. Mass Readings from May 10, 2020: Acts 6:1-7 Psalms 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-191 Peter 2:4-9 John 14:1-12 Download the Homily Study

full05/10/20 Insecure: Uncertain Plans35374dc6-b9c4-487b-91bc-31eab766b5f1Sun, 10 May 2020 22:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/10/20 Insecure: Uncertain Plans Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Advance boldly into the shadows of uncertainty. If we are wise, we will think about the future and plan for it. And if we are even wiser, we will be able to let go of those plans when we need to. Mass Readings from May 10, 2020: Acts 6:1-7 Psalms 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-191 Peter 2:4-9 John 14:1-12 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Advance boldly into the shadows of uncertainty. If we are wise, we will think about the future and plan for it. And if we are even wiser, we will be able to let go of those plans when we need to. Mass Readings from May 10, 2020: Acts 6:1-7 Psalms 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-191 Peter 2:4-9 John 14:1-12 Download the Homily Study

full05/10/20 Insecure: Uncertain Plans51c7a4b9-fb01-4b1b-8857-1da604648a4aSun, 10 May 2020 22:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#135A: Saved by Grace Part 2: I Obey b/c I'm lovedRomans 6:1-2 & 12-14 This is part 2 in our short series: "Saved by Grace." We are tackling some hard concepts so this is shorter than our average. I wanted it concise so they can grasp this and understand how it applies to their lives.  I have many ages and stages of life that listen. I try my best to respect this so, please go back and read the scriptures, teaching what is appropriate for your family.  To connect with me, simply click the link kbspodcast.com THANK you for listening and sharing the Gospel with your children!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Romans 6:1-2 & 12-14 This is part 2 in our short series: "Saved by Grace." We are tackling some hard concepts so this is shorter than our average. I wanted it concise so they can grasp this and understand how it applies to their lives.  I have many ages and stages of life that listen. I try my best to respect this so, please go back and read the scriptures, teaching what is appropriate for your family.  To connect with me, simply click the link kbspodcast.com THANK you for listening and sharing the Gospel with your children!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#135A: Saved by Grace Part 2: I Obey b/c I'm loved64fff51a-91b2-41f6-ae23-fcd602ae68caSun, 10 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000464https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Christian Solution to Vanity Vanity is not what many people think it is. It can come in many forms, and is not necessarily an infatuation with yourself. Vanity is an inordinate preoccupation with what other people think about you—which is different. It’s important, to an extent, to care what others think about you. It can even be charitable. But when this care becomes unbalanced, it leads to neglecting more important things. Wanting to be noticed can be vain, but not wanting to be noticed can also be vain. When you shrink back and don’t want anyone to look at you, it can be a form of vanity or false humility; because not wanting to be seen can be an indication that you care an inordinate amount about what people think of you. Vanity can also cause an unwillingness to share the Faith. Many times we think sharing the gospel will make people think less of us. How many times has the thought of what other people think prevented you from sharing the Faith? Balance is pertinent in every aspect of vanity, and the best way to achieve that balance is to care about what God thinks of you above all. These sayings about humility really sum it up well, since humility is the antidote to vanity: “Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less” (Rick Warren, The Purpose-Driven Life). “If you meet a really humble man … He will not be thinking about humility: he will not be thinking about himself at all” (C.S. Lewis).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Vanity is not what many people think it is. It can come in many forms, and is not necessarily an infatuation with yourself. Vanity is an inordinate preoccupation with what other people think about you—which is different. It’s important, to an extent, to care what others think about you. It can even be charitable. But when this care becomes unbalanced, it leads to neglecting more important things. Wanting to be noticed can be vain, but not wanting to be noticed can also be vain. When you shrink back and don’t want anyone to look at you, it can be a form of vanity or false humility; because not wanting to be seen can be an indication that you care an inordinate amount about what people think of you. Vanity can also cause an unwillingness to share the Faith. Many times we think sharing the gospel will make people think less of us. How many times has the thought of what other people think prevented you from sharing the Faith? Balance is pertinent in every aspect of vanity, and the best way to achieve that balance is to care about what God thinks of you above all. These sayings about humility really sum it up well, since humility is the antidote to vanity: “Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less” (Rick Warren, The Purpose-Driven Life). “If you meet a really humble man … He will not be thinking about humility: he will not be thinking about himself at all” (C.S. Lewis).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Christian Solution to Vanity81527d43-c2ee-4f9c-baed-3c1b15561319Thu, 07 May 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Christian Solution to Vanity Vanity is not what many people think it is. It can come in many forms, and is not necessarily an infatuation with yourself. Vanity is an inordinate preoccupation with what other people think about you—which is different. It’s important, to an extent, to care what others think about you. It can even be charitable. But when this care becomes unbalanced, it leads to neglecting more important things. Wanting to be noticed can be vain, but not wanting to be noticed can also be vain. When you shrink back and don’t want anyone to look at you, it can be a form of vanity or false humility; because not wanting to be seen can be an indication that you care an inordinate amount about what people think of you. Vanity can also cause an unwillingness to share the Faith. Many times we think sharing the gospel will make people think less of us. How many times has the thought of what other people think prevented you from sharing the Faith? Balance is pertinent in every aspect of vanity, and the best way to achieve that balance is to care about what God thinks of you above all. These sayings about humility really sum it up well, since humility is the antidote to vanity: “Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less” (Rick Warren, The Purpose-Driven Life). “If you meet a really humble man … He will not be thinking about humility: he will not be thinking about himself at all” (C.S. Lewis).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Vanity is not what many people think it is. It can come in many forms, and is not necessarily an infatuation with yourself. Vanity is an inordinate preoccupation with what other people think about you—which is different. It’s important, to an extent, to care what others think about you. It can even be charitable. But when this care becomes unbalanced, it leads to neglecting more important things. Wanting to be noticed can be vain, but not wanting to be noticed can also be vain. When you shrink back and don’t want anyone to look at you, it can be a form of vanity or false humility; because not wanting to be seen can be an indication that you care an inordinate amount about what people think of you. Vanity can also cause an unwillingness to share the Faith. Many times we think sharing the gospel will make people think less of us. How many times has the thought of what other people think prevented you from sharing the Faith? Balance is pertinent in every aspect of vanity, and the best way to achieve that balance is to care about what God thinks of you above all. These sayings about humility really sum it up well, since humility is the antidote to vanity: “Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less” (Rick Warren, The Purpose-Driven Life). “If you meet a really humble man … He will not be thinking about humility: he will not be thinking about himself at all” (C.S. Lewis).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Christian Solution to Vanity0d543ac5-f157-4a4f-b761-8407f96fd0ecThu, 07 May 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 15 – Covenant With AbramGenesis 15

Genesis 15

fullGenesis 15 – Covenant With Abram4267ad52-634c-498c-847e-e3a0eb3f1e48Thu, 07 May 2020 12:30:00 +0000651https://216.73.216.191/allTags#245 The Early Church Was Apostolic - Tim StaplesWhat is apostolic succession? Did the early Church believe in and practice apostolic succession? Find out here, with Tim Staples. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host. There&#8217;s four marks to the church. It&#8217;s one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. Pretty much every Christian would agree to that. So we focus on the apostolic nature of the early church this time with our guest, Tim Staples. Tim is director of apologetics and evangelization here at Catholic Answers, the author of Beyond Your Mother: A Biblical and Historical Defense of …

What is apostolic succession? Did the early Church believe in and practice apostolic succession? Find out here, with Tim Staples. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host. There&#8217;s four marks to the church. It&#8217;s one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. Pretty much every Christian would agree to that. So we focus on the apostolic nature of the early church this time with our guest, Tim Staples. Tim is director of apologetics and evangelization here at Catholic Answers, the author of Beyond Your Mother: A Biblical and Historical Defense of …

#245 The Early Church Was Apostolic - Tim Staplesb9578dba-9791-4a98-9027-6fe2bbe10592Wed, 06 May 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#244 Friendship in God&#8217;s Plan - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.During this virus shutdown lots of people are giving practical advice on how to keep relationships healthy. We ask Father Hugh to give us a deeper look at friendship from a Christian perspective. Understanding the role of friendship in God&#8217;s life and plan can help us in living out friendship with others. CK: Friendships under strain, we&#8217;ve got help on the way. Father Hugh Barbour next. Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host and today, we talk a little bit about friendship and disagreement with Father Hugh Barbour. In part, I&#8217;m moti…

During this virus shutdown lots of people are giving practical advice on how to keep relationships healthy. We ask Father Hugh to give us a deeper look at friendship from a Christian perspective. Understanding the role of friendship in God&#8217;s life and plan can help us in living out friendship with others. CK: Friendships under strain, we&#8217;ve got help on the way. Father Hugh Barbour next. Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host and today, we talk a little bit about friendship and disagreement with Father Hugh Barbour. In part, I&#8217;m moti…

#244 Friendship in God&#8217;s Plan - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.dddb3da0-ee09-4962-bff2-89819e16d361Mon, 04 May 2020 23:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/03/20 Insecure: Untroubled by the Unknown Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Knowing does not equal security. In a world of insecurity, it is less important to know where one is being lead, and more important to know who is doing the leading. Mass Readings from May 3, 2020: Acts 2:14, 36-41 Psalms 23:1-61 Peter 2:20-25 John 10:1-10 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Knowing does not equal security. In a world of insecurity, it is less important to know where one is being lead, and more important to know who is doing the leading. Mass Readings from May 3, 2020: Acts 2:14, 36-41 Psalms 23:1-61 Peter 2:20-25 John 10:1-10 Download the Homily Study

full05/03/20 Insecure: Untroubled by the Unknownad734b2c-ddc0-49dc-96f2-2375d9e3d2d5Mon, 04 May 2020 06:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/03/20 Insecure: Untroubled by the Unknown Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Knowing does not equal security. In a world of insecurity, it is less important to know where one is being lead, and more important to know who is doing the leading. Mass Readings from May 3, 2020: Acts 2:14, 36-41 Psalms 23:1-61 Peter 2:20-25 John 10:1-10 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Knowing does not equal security. In a world of insecurity, it is less important to know where one is being lead, and more important to know who is doing the leading. Mass Readings from May 3, 2020: Acts 2:14, 36-41 Psalms 23:1-61 Peter 2:20-25 John 10:1-10 Download the Homily Study

full05/03/20 Insecure: Untroubled by the Unknown64f7e841-01c5-4d8f-8b2e-f765c8e6066aMon, 04 May 2020 06:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/03/20 Insecure: Untroubled by the Unknown Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Knowing does not equal security. In a world of insecurity, it is less important to know where one is being lead, and more important to know who is doing the leading. Mass Readings from May 3, 2020: Acts 2:14, 36-41 Psalms 23:1-61 Peter 2:20-25 John 10:1-10 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Knowing does not equal security. In a world of insecurity, it is less important to know where one is being lead, and more important to know who is doing the leading. Mass Readings from May 3, 2020: Acts 2:14, 36-41 Psalms 23:1-61 Peter 2:20-25 John 10:1-10 Download the Homily Study

full05/03/20 Insecure: Untroubled by the Unknown1d91f781-c3d7-418a-89c6-374a1749dde8Mon, 04 May 2020 06:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Essentials for Every Catholic In a previous episode, Fr. Mike said that all Catholics grow in the same “soil” together, but the fruit we bear is unique. But what is this common soil? What are the essentials for every Catholic Christian? “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” So there are four elements in the soil: Teachings of the Apostles: Magisterial teaching of the Church, Sacred Scripture, and Tradition. Communal Life (Fellowship): It’s not just me praying to Jesus. We need to share life somehow. Breaking of the Bread: This refers to the Mass, not just eating together. Prayer: There are so many ways to pray as a Catholic, and so many awesome prayers. You can pray the Liturgy of the Hours with the Church, or in your own words, or both. But to be in the soil you have to pray. For a great Liturgy of the Hours app, check out iBreviary. God wants us to flourish in faith, hope, and love for him and for others. He is the one who makes us grow in holiness, but in order to flourish we have to be nourished by the soil he gave us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In a previous episode, Fr. Mike said that all Catholics grow in the same “soil” together, but the fruit we bear is unique. But what is this common soil? What are the essentials for every Catholic Christian? “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” So there are four elements in the soil: Teachings of the Apostles: Magisterial teaching of the Church, Sacred Scripture, and Tradition. Communal Life (Fellowship): It’s not just me praying to Jesus. We need to share life somehow. Breaking of the Bread: This refers to the Mass, not just eating together. Prayer: There are so many ways to pray as a Catholic, and so many awesome prayers. You can pray the Liturgy of the Hours with the Church, or in your own words, or both. But to be in the soil you have to pray. For a great Liturgy of the Hours app, check out iBreviary. God wants us to flourish in faith, hope, and love for him and for others. He is the one who makes us grow in holiness, but in order to flourish we have to be nourished by the soil he gave us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full4 Essentials for Every Catholic0280c6be-56d4-4a20-85b1-5abd727c345dThu, 30 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Essentials for Every Catholic In a previous episode, Fr. Mike said that all Catholics grow in the same “soil” together, but the fruit we bear is unique. But what is this common soil? What are the essentials for every Catholic Christian? “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” So there are four elements in the soil: Teachings of the Apostles: Magisterial teaching of the Church, Sacred Scripture, and Tradition. Communal Life (Fellowship): It’s not just me praying to Jesus. We need to share life somehow. Breaking of the Bread: This refers to the Mass, not just eating together. Prayer: There are so many ways to pray as a Catholic, and so many awesome prayers. You can pray the Liturgy of the Hours with the Church, or in your own words, or both. But to be in the soil you have to pray. For a great Liturgy of the Hours app, check out iBreviary. God wants us to flourish in faith, hope, and love for him and for others. He is the one who makes us grow in holiness, but in order to flourish we have to be nourished by the soil he gave us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In a previous episode, Fr. Mike said that all Catholics grow in the same “soil” together, but the fruit we bear is unique. But what is this common soil? What are the essentials for every Catholic Christian? “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” So there are four elements in the soil: Teachings of the Apostles: Magisterial teaching of the Church, Sacred Scripture, and Tradition. Communal Life (Fellowship): It’s not just me praying to Jesus. We need to share life somehow. Breaking of the Bread: This refers to the Mass, not just eating together. Prayer: There are so many ways to pray as a Catholic, and so many awesome prayers. You can pray the Liturgy of the Hours with the Church, or in your own words, or both. But to be in the soil you have to pray. For a great Liturgy of the Hours app, check out iBreviary. God wants us to flourish in faith, hope, and love for him and for others. He is the one who makes us grow in holiness, but in order to flourish we have to be nourished by the soil he gave us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full4 Essentials for Every Catholicd004db51-6333-4086-8403-8a77d00e3037Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 13-14 – Abram and LotGenesis 13-14

Genesis 13-14

fullGenesis 13-14 – Abram and Lota6906736-2077-4259-ab05-d10794bc67ceThu, 30 Apr 2020 12:30:00 +0000746https://216.73.216.191/allTags#243 Can Doctrine Be Trusted? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Sometimes it seems like nothing is solid. Everything, even within the Church, seems to be up for debate. Is this true? How solid is Catholic doctrine? On what basis can we trust that it won’t shift? CK: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and we welcome back our Chaplain, Father Hugh Barbour, delighted to see you again, Father. FHB: Nice to see you. CK: For this episode of Focus in which we&#8217;re going to discuss Catholic doctrine and where it can change, where it can&#8217;t change, or where it might develop and where it can&#8217;t develop.…

Sometimes it seems like nothing is solid. Everything, even within the Church, seems to be up for debate. Is this true? How solid is Catholic doctrine? On what basis can we trust that it won’t shift? CK: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and we welcome back our Chaplain, Father Hugh Barbour, delighted to see you again, Father. FHB: Nice to see you. CK: For this episode of Focus in which we&#8217;re going to discuss Catholic doctrine and where it can change, where it can&#8217;t change, or where it might develop and where it can&#8217;t develop.…

#243 Can Doctrine Be Trusted? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.911cbda6-4f2d-4fa1-85a4-95dc4faa332aWed, 29 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/26/20 Insecure: Not Home Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. Back to normal might not be what we think. Our lives can be spent wishing for certain outcomes. But a security built on specific outcomes is a conditional and temporary security. We need true hope to walk in confidence. Mass Readings from April 26, 2020: Acts 2:14, 22-33 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-111 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. Back to normal might not be what we think. Our lives can be spent wishing for certain outcomes. But a security built on specific outcomes is a conditional and temporary security. We need true hope to walk in confidence. Mass Readings from April 26, 2020: Acts 2:14, 22-33 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-111 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35 Download the Homily Study

full04/26/20 Insecure: Not Home245f0121-9728-4c6a-bbab-f32614a54485Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/26/20 Insecure: Not Home Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. Back to normal might not be what we think. Our lives can be spent wishing for certain outcomes. But a security built on specific outcomes is a conditional and temporary security. We need true hope to walk in confidence. Mass Readings from April 26, 2020: Acts 2:14, 22-33 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-111 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. Back to normal might not be what we think. Our lives can be spent wishing for certain outcomes. But a security built on specific outcomes is a conditional and temporary security. We need true hope to walk in confidence. Mass Readings from April 26, 2020: Acts 2:14, 22-33 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-111 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35 Download the Homily Study

full04/26/20 Insecure: Not Homeba87390c-9968-409a-8743-d0998f7aaf3dMon, 27 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/26/20 Insecure: Not Home Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. Back to normal might not be what we think. Our lives can be spent wishing for certain outcomes. But a security built on specific outcomes is a conditional and temporary security. We need true hope to walk in confidence. Mass Readings from April 26, 2020: Acts 2:14, 22-33 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-111 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. Back to normal might not be what we think. Our lives can be spent wishing for certain outcomes. But a security built on specific outcomes is a conditional and temporary security. We need true hope to walk in confidence. Mass Readings from April 26, 2020: Acts 2:14, 22-33 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-111 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35 Download the Homily Study

full04/26/20 Insecure: Not Homefd803594-afa1-4849-a2d3-d331032025fcMon, 27 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#242 Spiritual Struggles in Lockdown - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Fr. Hugh Barbour and Catholic Answers&#8217; president, Christopher Check, acknowledge the struggles that people are experiencing during this challenging time of coronavirus lockdown. They address how we, as Catholics Christians, can best react and deal with the loneliness, anger, sadness, and other feelings that such a crisis has generated. Christopher Check: Welcome to Catholic Answers Focus. My name is Christopher Check. I am president of Catholic Answers, sitting in for your usual host, Cy Kellett. Catholic Answers Focus is our podcast here at Catholic Answers, where we don&#8217;t take c…

Fr. Hugh Barbour and Catholic Answers&#8217; president, Christopher Check, acknowledge the struggles that people are experiencing during this challenging time of coronavirus lockdown. They address how we, as Catholics Christians, can best react and deal with the loneliness, anger, sadness, and other feelings that such a crisis has generated. Christopher Check: Welcome to Catholic Answers Focus. My name is Christopher Check. I am president of Catholic Answers, sitting in for your usual host, Cy Kellett. Catholic Answers Focus is our podcast here at Catholic Answers, where we don&#8217;t take c…

#242 Spiritual Struggles in Lockdown - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.2d91bf13-ed82-4411-8642-94b69f163ee7Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#134A Saved by Grace Part 1-It CAN'T be EarnedEphesians 2:1-10 This is part 1 in our short series, Saved by Grace. The kids learn the definition of grace and are presented with the truth that&nbsp; NONE of us earn God's love or forgiveness; rather it is a gift. We apply this to their own lives using the analogy of getting a gift.&nbsp; I hope this resource is helpful for your family! To connect with me, simply click : kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ephesians 2:1-10 This is part 1 in our short series, Saved by Grace. The kids learn the definition of grace and are presented with the truth that&nbsp; NONE of us earn God's love or forgiveness; rather it is a gift. We apply this to their own lives using the analogy of getting a gift.&nbsp; I hope this resource is helpful for your family! To connect with me, simply click : kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#134A Saved by Grace Part 1-It CAN'T be Earned7d828cab-10a8-46ae-b15a-a0bfb4eafb6eSun, 26 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000468https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Deal with Your Partner’s Sexual Sin Fr. Mike talks about how to navigate discussions with your partner about sexual sin—whether it’s pornography, masturbation, or other impurity. It’s important to realize that sometimes a person doesn’t have a right to know everything about you immediately. Keeping this in mind, at what point does a couple have to be vulnerable about their sexual sins? After two months of dating, maybe six months? It’s quite possible—actually likely—that a person’s sexual sins are the most shameful part of his or her life, so when someone is not exposing those sins—no matter how long the couple has been together—it may just be that the person is not comfortable being that vulnerable with their partner yet. A person has a right to be hurt and mad if their partner is not revealing their sexual sins, but he or she should also ask if they had a right to that knowledge. Father Mike asserts that such knowledge doesn’t have to result in the end of the relationship. Once the sin has been revealed, it should stay revealed. Neither partner should just assume that it’s in the past and done with. It’s bound to come up again. If you’re struggling with sexual sin, your partner needs to know you are doing everything you can to defeat the sin. He or she probably shouldn’t be your accountability partner, but should be informed. If your partner is the one struggling, you ought to help him or her defeat the sin in whatever way you can. Both of you should champion romantic love, since it is a strong combatant against sexual sin.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike talks about how to navigate discussions with your partner about sexual sin—whether it’s pornography, masturbation, or other impurity. It’s important to realize that sometimes a person doesn’t have a right to know everything about you immediately. Keeping this in mind, at what point does a couple have to be vulnerable about their sexual sins? After two months of dating, maybe six months? It’s quite possible—actually likely—that a person’s sexual sins are the most shameful part of his or her life, so when someone is not exposing those sins—no matter how long the couple has been together—it may just be that the person is not comfortable being that vulnerable with their partner yet. A person has a right to be hurt and mad if their partner is not revealing their sexual sins, but he or she should also ask if they had a right to that knowledge. Father Mike asserts that such knowledge doesn’t have to result in the end of the relationship. Once the sin has been revealed, it should stay revealed. Neither partner should just assume that it’s in the past and done with. It’s bound to come up again. If you’re struggling with sexual sin, your partner needs to know you are doing everything you can to defeat the sin. He or she probably shouldn’t be your accountability partner, but should be informed. If your partner is the one struggling, you ought to help him or her defeat the sin in whatever way you can. Both of you should champion romantic love, since it is a strong combatant against sexual sin.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Deal with Your Partner’s Sexual Sin297ac6dc-6dce-427f-b393-26d69680e35eThu, 23 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Deal with Your Partner’s Sexual Sin Fr. Mike talks about how to navigate discussions with your partner about sexual sin—whether it’s pornography, masturbation, or other impurity. It’s important to realize that sometimes a person doesn’t have a right to know everything about you immediately. Keeping this in mind, at what point does a couple have to be vulnerable about their sexual sins? After two months of dating, maybe six months? It’s quite possible—actually likely—that a person’s sexual sins are the most shameful part of his or her life, so when someone is not exposing those sins—no matter how long the couple has been together—it may just be that the person is not comfortable being that vulnerable with their partner yet. A person has a right to be hurt and mad if their partner is not revealing their sexual sins, but he or she should also ask if they had a right to that knowledge. Father Mike asserts that such knowledge doesn’t have to result in the end of the relationship. Once the sin has been revealed, it should stay revealed. Neither partner should just assume that it’s in the past and done with. It’s bound to come up again. If you’re struggling with sexual sin, your partner needs to know you are doing everything you can to defeat the sin. He or she probably shouldn’t be your accountability partner, but should be informed. If your partner is the one struggling, you ought to help him or her defeat the sin in whatever way you can. Both of you should champion romantic love, since it is a strong combatant against sexual sin.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike talks about how to navigate discussions with your partner about sexual sin—whether it’s pornography, masturbation, or other impurity. It’s important to realize that sometimes a person doesn’t have a right to know everything about you immediately. Keeping this in mind, at what point does a couple have to be vulnerable about their sexual sins? After two months of dating, maybe six months? It’s quite possible—actually likely—that a person’s sexual sins are the most shameful part of his or her life, so when someone is not exposing those sins—no matter how long the couple has been together—it may just be that the person is not comfortable being that vulnerable with their partner yet. A person has a right to be hurt and mad if their partner is not revealing their sexual sins, but he or she should also ask if they had a right to that knowledge. Father Mike asserts that such knowledge doesn’t have to result in the end of the relationship. Once the sin has been revealed, it should stay revealed. Neither partner should just assume that it’s in the past and done with. It’s bound to come up again. If you’re struggling with sexual sin, your partner needs to know you are doing everything you can to defeat the sin. He or she probably shouldn’t be your accountability partner, but should be informed. If your partner is the one struggling, you ought to help him or her defeat the sin in whatever way you can. Both of you should champion romantic love, since it is a strong combatant against sexual sin.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Deal with Your Partner’s Sexual Sin150a1fd3-006e-43c1-95e0-e66a32128333Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 12 – Abram’s StoryGenesis 12

Genesis 12

fullGenesis 12 – Abram’s Story6078ba62-0427-4a65-bcba-e6472edd6039Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:30:00 +0000549https://216.73.216.191/allTags#241 Our Lady&#8217;s Role in the Resurrection - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.&#8220;The tradition of the Church has always upheld, in spite of minimizing responses to this question that one might come across, that our Lord appeared to his mother in his resurrection. It almost goes without saying, because of course she is the place and the person of his incarnation and the annunciation. And she stood at and she initiated his ministry with the wedding at Cana and the miracle at Cana, which she works in view of his hour, which he seems to be hastening in response to her request. &#8220;And then she&#8217;s standing at the foot of the cross and then she&#8217;s at Pentecos…

&#8220;The tradition of the Church has always upheld, in spite of minimizing responses to this question that one might come across, that our Lord appeared to his mother in his resurrection. It almost goes without saying, because of course she is the place and the person of his incarnation and the annunciation. And she stood at and she initiated his ministry with the wedding at Cana and the miracle at Cana, which she works in view of his hour, which he seems to be hastening in response to her request. &#8220;And then she&#8217;s standing at the foot of the cross and then she&#8217;s at Pentecos…

#241 Our Lady&#8217;s Role in the Resurrection - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.b54aef25-eec7-4cf4-8b53-cf4af78c1f90Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#240 Experience Real Liturgy in Your Home - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Even though we cannot attend Mass while we shelter in place, we can experience real liturgy in our homes by praying the Liturgy of the Hours— and it&#8217;s more accessible than you might think. Fr. Hugh Barbour explains how, even during the suspension of public Masses, you can still not just watch but participate in real liturgy. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Strange times we&#8217;re living in at the moment with the virus around the world and people confined at home, and families, many families, without too many outlets, not …

Even though we cannot attend Mass while we shelter in place, we can experience real liturgy in our homes by praying the Liturgy of the Hours— and it&#8217;s more accessible than you might think. Fr. Hugh Barbour explains how, even during the suspension of public Masses, you can still not just watch but participate in real liturgy. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Strange times we&#8217;re living in at the moment with the virus around the world and people confined at home, and families, many families, without too many outlets, not …

#240 Experience Real Liturgy in Your Home - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.06845f73-f2f0-449d-8549-f920b6c2a7c8Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/19/20 Insecure: The Source of Security Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. In a time of incredible insecurity, we trust in incomprehensible mercy. We live in an insecure world, but God’s mercy is stable. Mass Readings from April 19, 2020: Acts 2:42-47 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. In a time of incredible insecurity, we trust in incomprehensible mercy. We live in an insecure world, but God’s mercy is stable. Mass Readings from April 19, 2020: Acts 2:42-47 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 Download the Homily Study

full04/19/20 Insecure: The Source of Security88d968e0-5c09-4daf-87d3-ab6283afc0b8Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/19/20 Insecure: The Source of Security Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. In a time of incredible insecurity, we trust in incomprehensible mercy. We live in an insecure world, but God’s mercy is stable. Mass Readings from April 19, 2020: Acts 2:42-47 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. In a time of incredible insecurity, we trust in incomprehensible mercy. We live in an insecure world, but God’s mercy is stable. Mass Readings from April 19, 2020: Acts 2:42-47 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 Download the Homily Study

full04/19/20 Insecure: The Source of Security91b43d50-a6d3-4cc0-86c6-bd26ac6971a8Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/19/20 Insecure: The Source of Security Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. In a time of incredible insecurity, we trust in incomprehensible mercy. We live in an insecure world, but God’s mercy is stable. Mass Readings from April 19, 2020: Acts 2:42-47 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. In a time of incredible insecurity, we trust in incomprehensible mercy. We live in an insecure world, but God’s mercy is stable. Mass Readings from April 19, 2020: Acts 2:42-47 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-241 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 Download the Homily Study

full04/19/20 Insecure: The Source of Security59aa9324-9018-493a-be58-296ef9690b96Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHave You Mastered the Basics of Your Faith? Fr. Mike makes the case that, before you claim a certain “style” in practicing the faith, you have to master the basics. He tells a story about when he was learning guitar. The teacher told his students to hold their guitar on an angle with their left knee higher than their right. This way they could play all kinds of music. Some of the students decided they wanted to hold the guitar their own way. This limited what they could play. Living the Faith is the same way. If you’re told to do something and don’t, is it because you can’t do it, or because you won’t? When practicing the Faith, you may say you’re not into prayer, or service, or witnessing about Jesus, but all these things are essential to growing in holiness. The saints are all different, true. Their fruit was unique, but the soil where they flourished is the same. Every saint started with prayer. They all did service, they all talked about Jesus. Fr. Mike recommends that we take advantage of all the riches our Catholic Faith gives us: the Rosary, Ignatian meditation, lectio divina, charismatic prayer, and so on. Let’s not limit our experience of God by saying some tradition is not our style. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike makes the case that, before you claim a certain “style” in practicing the faith, you have to master the basics. He tells a story about when he was learning guitar. The teacher told his students to hold their guitar on an angle with their left knee higher than their right. This way they could play all kinds of music. Some of the students decided they wanted to hold the guitar their own way. This limited what they could play. Living the Faith is the same way. If you’re told to do something and don’t, is it because you can’t do it, or because you won’t? When practicing the Faith, you may say you’re not into prayer, or service, or witnessing about Jesus, but all these things are essential to growing in holiness. The saints are all different, true. Their fruit was unique, but the soil where they flourished is the same. Every saint started with prayer. They all did service, they all talked about Jesus. Fr. Mike recommends that we take advantage of all the riches our Catholic Faith gives us: the Rosary, Ignatian meditation, lectio divina, charismatic prayer, and so on. Let’s not limit our experience of God by saying some tradition is not our style. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHave You Mastered the Basics of Your Faith?2d069e14-178d-4b5d-a80d-64ca7763925cThu, 16 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHave You Mastered the Basics of Your Faith? Fr. Mike makes the case that, before you claim a certain “style” in practicing the faith, you have to master the basics. He tells a story about when he was learning guitar. The teacher told his students to hold their guitar on an angle with their left knee higher than their right. This way they could play all kinds of music. Some of the students decided they wanted to hold the guitar their own way. This limited what they could play. Living the Faith is the same way. If you’re told to do something and don’t, is it because you can’t do it, or because you won’t? When practicing the Faith, you may say you’re not into prayer, or service, or witnessing about Jesus, but all these things are essential to growing in holiness. The saints are all different, true. Their fruit was unique, but the soil where they flourished is the same. Every saint started with prayer. They all did service, they all talked about Jesus. Fr. Mike recommends that we take advantage of all the riches our Catholic Faith gives us: the Rosary, Ignatian meditation, lectio divina, charismatic prayer, and so on. Let’s not limit our experience of God by saying some tradition is not our style. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike makes the case that, before you claim a certain “style” in practicing the faith, you have to master the basics. He tells a story about when he was learning guitar. The teacher told his students to hold their guitar on an angle with their left knee higher than their right. This way they could play all kinds of music. Some of the students decided they wanted to hold the guitar their own way. This limited what they could play. Living the Faith is the same way. If you’re told to do something and don’t, is it because you can’t do it, or because you won’t? When practicing the Faith, you may say you’re not into prayer, or service, or witnessing about Jesus, but all these things are essential to growing in holiness. The saints are all different, true. Their fruit was unique, but the soil where they flourished is the same. Every saint started with prayer. They all did service, they all talked about Jesus. Fr. Mike recommends that we take advantage of all the riches our Catholic Faith gives us: the Rosary, Ignatian meditation, lectio divina, charismatic prayer, and so on. Let’s not limit our experience of God by saying some tradition is not our style. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHave You Mastered the Basics of Your Faith?192f5f89-6d32-433b-95e8-979cb425d82aThu, 16 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 11 – Abram's FamilyGenesis 11

Genesis 11

fullGenesis 11 – Abram's Family5b3f90be-6471-4fcc-9907-2a9d3d7d900eThu, 16 Apr 2020 12:30:00 +0000819https://216.73.216.191/allTags#239 The Early Church Was Eucharistic - Tim StaplesDid the early Church believe that the Eucharist was the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ? Had that been the belief of the Catholic Church since the Last Supper? Find out today with Catholic Answers&#8217; Director of Apologetics, Tim Staples. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and we&#8217;re going to take a look at the early church in this episode and in some coming episodes with Time Staples, director of Apologetics and Evangelization here at Catholic Answers. Hi, Tim. Tim Staples: Hi, Cy Kellett. How are you buddy?…

Did the early Church believe that the Eucharist was the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ? Had that been the belief of the Catholic Church since the Last Supper? Find out today with Catholic Answers&#8217; Director of Apologetics, Tim Staples. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and we&#8217;re going to take a look at the early church in this episode and in some coming episodes with Time Staples, director of Apologetics and Evangelization here at Catholic Answers. Hi, Tim. Tim Staples: Hi, Cy Kellett. How are you buddy?…

#239 The Early Church Was Eucharistic - Tim Staples305de9cf-e909-4daf-bddb-cf985af60222Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE51: The Certainty Of Unexpected ChaosThis week's episode of The Diary of a CEO is all about the certainty of unexpected chaos. This is a different episode, for the very different times that we’re living in. But, I think you ALL need to hear this, because I did. I discuss why you should be responsible for your actions, how to be positive amongst all the chaos, stay psychologically effective and the importance of being compassionate with your thoughts. I also delve into what I call "happiness dividends" and discuss why it is vital not give up on your long term goals for short term pleasures, especially in this time of uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of The Diary of a CEO is all about the certainty of unexpected chaos. This is a different episode, for the very different times that we’re living in. But, I think you ALL need to hear this, because I did. I discuss why you should be responsible for your actions, how to be positive amongst all the chaos, stay psychologically effective and the importance of being compassionate with your thoughts. I also delve into what I call "happiness dividends" and discuss why it is vital not give up on your long term goals for short term pleasures, especially in this time of uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE51: The Certainty Of Unexpected Chaosfb091027-0c41-4f59-8573-b220ecdadcbeWed, 15 Apr 2020 01:00:00 +00003018https://216.73.216.191/allTags#238 What Do Catholics Believe About Angels? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.The Catechism of the Catholic Church is clear about the existence of angels. &#8220;The existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture usually calls &#8220;angels&#8221; is a truth of faith. The witness of Scripture is as clear as the unanimity of Tradition. St. Augustine says: &#8220;&#8216;Angel&#8217; is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek the name of their nature, it is &#8216;spirit&#8217;; if you seek the name of their office, it is &#8216;angel&#8217;: from what they are, &#8216;spirit&#8217;, from what they do, &#8216;angel.'&#8221; With t…

The Catechism of the Catholic Church is clear about the existence of angels. &#8220;The existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture usually calls &#8220;angels&#8221; is a truth of faith. The witness of Scripture is as clear as the unanimity of Tradition. St. Augustine says: &#8220;&#8216;Angel&#8217; is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek the name of their nature, it is &#8216;spirit&#8217;; if you seek the name of their office, it is &#8216;angel&#8217;: from what they are, &#8216;spirit&#8217;, from what they do, &#8216;angel.'&#8221; With t…

#238 What Do Catholics Believe About Angels? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.d3f917ed-7af2-43a1-9895-4034d64e9316Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/11/20 Witnesses Homily from Holy Saturday, the Easter Vigil. We profess the faith today so we can persevere in the faith tomorrow. Christianity is an historical religion that is not based on feelings, philosophies, or myths. It is based on a fact: the fact of the resurrection of Jesus. The one thing that changes everything.

Homily from Holy Saturday, the Easter Vigil. We profess the faith today so we can persevere in the faith tomorrow. Christianity is an historical religion that is not based on feelings, philosophies, or myths. It is based on a fact: the fact of the resurrection of Jesus. The one thing that changes everything.

full04/11/20 Witnessesc95e631f-f4aa-484e-a9bd-e02d9393afd0Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/11/20 Witnesses Homily from Holy Saturday, the Easter Vigil. We profess the faith today so we can persevere in the faith tomorrow. Christianity is an historical religion that is not based on feelings, philosophies, or myths. It is based on a fact: the fact of the resurrection of Jesus. The one thing that changes everything.

Homily from Holy Saturday, the Easter Vigil. We profess the faith today so we can persevere in the faith tomorrow. Christianity is an historical religion that is not based on feelings, philosophies, or myths. It is based on a fact: the fact of the resurrection of Jesus. The one thing that changes everything.

full04/11/20 Witnessesc706a3cc-16af-4197-8f5b-724ed0420c72Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/11/20 Witnesses Homily from Holy Saturday, the Easter Vigil. We profess the faith today so we can persevere in the faith tomorrow. Christianity is an historical religion that is not based on feelings, philosophies, or myths. It is based on a fact: the fact of the resurrection of Jesus. The one thing that changes everything.

Homily from Holy Saturday, the Easter Vigil. We profess the faith today so we can persevere in the faith tomorrow. Christianity is an historical religion that is not based on feelings, philosophies, or myths. It is based on a fact: the fact of the resurrection of Jesus. The one thing that changes everything.

full04/11/20 Witnesses0eb91f02-e5c3-47fc-82a7-6a9f4223da79Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#133A: I'm with You AlwaysMatthew 28 HAPPY EASTER! Today we will pick up our story after Jesus was placed in the tomb. The story reminds us of the HOPE &amp; TRUTH&nbsp; we have: 1. That all power in heaven and on earth has been given to Him. 2. He is with us not sometimes, not when we are in a specific building or situation, BUT that HE is with us ALWAYS!&nbsp;&nbsp; The apply section at the end helps to connect these dots for the kids in a very practical way for them especially with what is currently happening with COVID. I hope this facilitates good conversations with you and your children! Happy Easter! To connect with me click kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 28 HAPPY EASTER! Today we will pick up our story after Jesus was placed in the tomb. The story reminds us of the HOPE &amp; TRUTH&nbsp; we have: 1. That all power in heaven and on earth has been given to Him. 2. He is with us not sometimes, not when we are in a specific building or situation, BUT that HE is with us ALWAYS!&nbsp;&nbsp; The apply section at the end helps to connect these dots for the kids in a very practical way for them especially with what is currently happening with COVID. I hope this facilitates good conversations with you and your children! Happy Easter! To connect with me click kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#133A: I'm with You Always936c77e2-2e21-4fe6-80e0-720dc659591dSat, 11 Apr 2020 18:34:14 +0000609https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/10/20 Prepared But Not Ready Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. Why are we surprised when we discover that “weakness” is actually weak? Jesus prepared His disciples for His Passion. But they were not ready, because they had not factored in their own weakness. But Jesus had factored it in. It was, in fact, why He entered His Passion. Mass Readings from April 10, 2020: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. Why are we surprised when we discover that “weakness” is actually weak? Jesus prepared His disciples for His Passion. But they were not ready, because they had not factored in their own weakness. But Jesus had factored it in. It was, in fact, why He entered His Passion. Mass Readings from April 10, 2020: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full04/10/20 Prepared But Not Readyb97d32fb-62af-44eb-9cd8-0d0b2c0376daFri, 10 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/10/20 Prepared But Not Ready Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. Why are we surprised when we discover that “weakness” is actually weak? Jesus prepared His disciples for His Passion. But they were not ready, because they had not factored in their own weakness. But Jesus had factored it in. It was, in fact, why He entered His Passion. Mass Readings from April 10, 2020: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. Why are we surprised when we discover that “weakness” is actually weak? Jesus prepared His disciples for His Passion. But they were not ready, because they had not factored in their own weakness. But Jesus had factored it in. It was, in fact, why He entered His Passion. Mass Readings from April 10, 2020: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full04/10/20 Prepared But Not Ready5e3d2b2e-790c-426b-806b-9372ff067e01Fri, 10 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/10/20 Prepared But Not Ready Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. Why are we surprised when we discover that “weakness” is actually weak? Jesus prepared His disciples for His Passion. But they were not ready, because they had not factored in their own weakness. But Jesus had factored it in. It was, in fact, why He entered His Passion. Mass Readings from April 10, 2020: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

Homily from Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. Why are we surprised when we discover that “weakness” is actually weak? Jesus prepared His disciples for His Passion. But they were not ready, because they had not factored in their own weakness. But Jesus had factored it in. It was, in fact, why He entered His Passion. Mass Readings from April 10, 2020: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42

full04/10/20 Prepared But Not Readyeb3683e8-3214-4741-bf32-6da1eb063120Fri, 10 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/09/20 Re-Claimed and Re-Named Homily from Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. God speaks your true name: "Mine." Our name is our identity. Christ has covered our given name with His blood. And now we have a new name: we are “His.” Mass Readings from April 9, 2020: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. God speaks your true name: "Mine." Our name is our identity. Christ has covered our given name with His blood. And now we have a new name: we are “His.” Mass Readings from April 9, 2020: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full04/09/20 Re-Claimed and Re-Named4b908fa6-91be-4a37-b1d6-682aa68f5fb3Thu, 09 Apr 2020 22:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/09/20 Re-Claimed and Re-Named Homily from Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. God speaks your true name: "Mine." Our name is our identity. Christ has covered our given name with His blood. And now we have a new name: we are “His.” Mass Readings from April 9, 2020: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. God speaks your true name: "Mine." Our name is our identity. Christ has covered our given name with His blood. And now we have a new name: we are “His.” Mass Readings from April 9, 2020: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full04/09/20 Re-Claimed and Re-Named9e19a657-9492-468d-b596-4995ba7c954cThu, 09 Apr 2020 22:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/09/20 Re-Claimed and Re-Named Homily from Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. God speaks your true name: "Mine." Our name is our identity. Christ has covered our given name with His blood. And now we have a new name: we are “His.” Mass Readings from April 9, 2020: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Homily from Holy Thursday, the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. God speaks your true name: "Mine." Our name is our identity. Christ has covered our given name with His blood. And now we have a new name: we are “His.” Mass Readings from April 9, 2020: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalms 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

full04/09/20 Re-Claimed and Re-Named0e208bfe-5737-42eb-9965-932532d0350dThu, 09 Apr 2020 22:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHealing from the Wound of Sin Fr. Mike explains how even partial healing from the wound of sin is still worth the effort. Don’t give up just because you know your sins will leave some stains and scars. God’s mercy can do amazing things in your life, even if it is just partially healed. No matter how massive and unforgivable you think your sins are, God’s mercy is infinitely greater. St. Thérèse of Lisieux said if you took all of the sins in the world throughout all of time and tossed them to God, it would be like flicking a drop of water into a raging inferno (paraphrased). Nonetheless, justice demands for sins to have consequences. God forgives the eternal effects, but there will be temporal consequences. We shouldn’t let those temporal consequences prevent us from living the life God wants us to live. God can use anything we give him. Just because you can’t do everything doesn’t mean you can’t do anything.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike explains how even partial healing from the wound of sin is still worth the effort. Don’t give up just because you know your sins will leave some stains and scars. God’s mercy can do amazing things in your life, even if it is just partially healed. No matter how massive and unforgivable you think your sins are, God’s mercy is infinitely greater. St. Thérèse of Lisieux said if you took all of the sins in the world throughout all of time and tossed them to God, it would be like flicking a drop of water into a raging inferno (paraphrased). Nonetheless, justice demands for sins to have consequences. God forgives the eternal effects, but there will be temporal consequences. We shouldn’t let those temporal consequences prevent us from living the life God wants us to live. God can use anything we give him. Just because you can’t do everything doesn’t mean you can’t do anything.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHealing from the Wound of Sin81a8f654-a64e-4a09-a6bf-f06ee9ee9a86Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHealing from the Wound of Sin Fr. Mike explains how even partial healing from the wound of sin is still worth the effort. Don’t give up just because you know your sins will leave some stains and scars. God’s mercy can do amazing things in your life, even if it is just partially healed. No matter how massive and unforgivable you think your sins are, God’s mercy is infinitely greater. St. Thérèse of Lisieux said if you took all of the sins in the world throughout all of time and tossed them to God, it would be like flicking a drop of water into a raging inferno (paraphrased). Nonetheless, justice demands for sins to have consequences. God forgives the eternal effects, but there will be temporal consequences. We shouldn’t let those temporal consequences prevent us from living the life God wants us to live. God can use anything we give him. Just because you can’t do everything doesn’t mean you can’t do anything.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike explains how even partial healing from the wound of sin is still worth the effort. Don’t give up just because you know your sins will leave some stains and scars. God’s mercy can do amazing things in your life, even if it is just partially healed. No matter how massive and unforgivable you think your sins are, God’s mercy is infinitely greater. St. Thérèse of Lisieux said if you took all of the sins in the world throughout all of time and tossed them to God, it would be like flicking a drop of water into a raging inferno (paraphrased). Nonetheless, justice demands for sins to have consequences. God forgives the eternal effects, but there will be temporal consequences. We shouldn’t let those temporal consequences prevent us from living the life God wants us to live. God can use anything we give him. Just because you can’t do everything doesn’t mean you can’t do anything.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHealing from the Wound of Sindb395550-e546-476d-b55a-23bf84c5e313Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 10 – Noah's SonsGenesis 10

Genesis 10

fullGenesis 10 – Noah's Sonsd8f45e4e-5a1e-4848-a6c0-f77d3a71eaf1Thu, 09 Apr 2020 12:30:00 +0000688https://216.73.216.191/allTags#237 Coronavirus, Triage, and Pro-Life Ethics - R.J. Snell Senior Fellow in Ethics at the Culture of Life Foundation, RJ Snell, considers the difficult choices facing health care providers in the time of Covid-19. How can Catholic moral teaching inform these choices and ensure they are made humanely? Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And in the midst of this Coronavirus pandemic that we are all struggling through together, first of all, many blessings to you and your family and with lots of hope that you are getting through it all right and staying close to the Lord. But as we go through thi…

Senior Fellow in Ethics at the Culture of Life Foundation, RJ Snell, considers the difficult choices facing health care providers in the time of Covid-19. How can Catholic moral teaching inform these choices and ensure they are made humanely? Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And in the midst of this Coronavirus pandemic that we are all struggling through together, first of all, many blessings to you and your family and with lots of hope that you are getting through it all right and staying close to the Lord. But as we go through thi…

#237 Coronavirus, Triage, and Pro-Life Ethics - R.J. Snell28e8ef8e-f107-48bc-9caa-ea518802672cWed, 08 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/05/20 Un-Done: Unfinished Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord&#39;s Passion. Jesus has not removed suffering from our lives, He has redeemed the suffering in our lives. Jesus accomplished the Father’s will in His passion, death, and resurrection. His mission of salvation is “finished.” And yet, Christ’s Body on earth still lives out the mission of Her Head: we are called to unite our sufferings to His for the salvation of the world. And this work — the work He has entrusted to us — remains unfinished. Mass Readings from April 5, 2020: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14-27:66 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord&#39;s Passion. Jesus has not removed suffering from our lives, He has redeemed the suffering in our lives. Jesus accomplished the Father’s will in His passion, death, and resurrection. His mission of salvation is “finished.” And yet, Christ’s Body on earth still lives out the mission of Her Head: we are called to unite our sufferings to His for the salvation of the world. And this work — the work He has entrusted to us — remains unfinished. Mass Readings from April 5, 2020: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14-27:66 Download the Homily Study

full04/05/20 Un-Done: Unfinished5b0c1371-3880-4297-bd24-d9ba399c9764Sun, 05 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/05/20 Un-Done: Unfinished Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord&#39;s Passion. Jesus has not removed suffering from our lives, He has redeemed the suffering in our lives. Jesus accomplished the Father’s will in His passion, death, and resurrection. His mission of salvation is “finished.” And yet, Christ’s Body on earth still lives out the mission of Her Head: we are called to unite our sufferings to His for the salvation of the world. And this work — the work He has entrusted to us — remains unfinished. Mass Readings from April 5, 2020: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14-27:66 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord&#39;s Passion. Jesus has not removed suffering from our lives, He has redeemed the suffering in our lives. Jesus accomplished the Father’s will in His passion, death, and resurrection. His mission of salvation is “finished.” And yet, Christ’s Body on earth still lives out the mission of Her Head: we are called to unite our sufferings to His for the salvation of the world. And this work — the work He has entrusted to us — remains unfinished. Mass Readings from April 5, 2020: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14-27:66 Download the Homily Study

full04/05/20 Un-Done: Unfinished554ab55a-499c-45f4-9e00-6d446583ee0dSun, 05 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/05/20 Un-Done: Unfinished Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord&#39;s Passion. Jesus has not removed suffering from our lives, He has redeemed the suffering in our lives. Jesus accomplished the Father’s will in His passion, death, and resurrection. His mission of salvation is “finished.” And yet, Christ’s Body on earth still lives out the mission of Her Head: we are called to unite our sufferings to His for the salvation of the world. And this work — the work He has entrusted to us — remains unfinished. Mass Readings from April 5, 2020: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14-27:66 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord&#39;s Passion. Jesus has not removed suffering from our lives, He has redeemed the suffering in our lives. Jesus accomplished the Father’s will in His passion, death, and resurrection. His mission of salvation is “finished.” And yet, Christ’s Body on earth still lives out the mission of Her Head: we are called to unite our sufferings to His for the salvation of the world. And this work — the work He has entrusted to us — remains unfinished. Mass Readings from April 5, 2020: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14-27:66 Download the Homily Study

full04/05/20 Un-Done: Unfinished9ef719e8-3e2f-47c9-8be0-2290213b15f5Sun, 05 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoes God Ever Lead Us into Temptation? When we pray “lead us not into temptation”, it may seem like God has the capacity to tempt us. But that’s not the case. God does not tempt us, but he can and sometimes must put us through tests. Here are a four helpful ways to look at this part of the Our Father: Tests reveal things to us. When God tests us, it reveals how much faith, hope, and love we have in God and for God. Tests also strengthen us. As St. Paul says, “We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope” (Romans 5:3-4). When we say, “lead us not into temptation”, what we’re really asking is “God, please don’t test me beyond my ability.” Trials will and must come, but when they do, we should ask God for no more than what we can endure. While God may not tempt us, the evil one does. God tests us by allowing the evil one to do what he does—so we can benefit from the strength and self-revelation that comes from the test. Hopefully this helps you say this part of the Our Father with more understanding and stronger intent.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we pray “lead us not into temptation”, it may seem like God has the capacity to tempt us. But that’s not the case. God does not tempt us, but he can and sometimes must put us through tests. Here are a four helpful ways to look at this part of the Our Father: Tests reveal things to us. When God tests us, it reveals how much faith, hope, and love we have in God and for God. Tests also strengthen us. As St. Paul says, “We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope” (Romans 5:3-4). When we say, “lead us not into temptation”, what we’re really asking is “God, please don’t test me beyond my ability.” Trials will and must come, but when they do, we should ask God for no more than what we can endure. While God may not tempt us, the evil one does. God tests us by allowing the evil one to do what he does—so we can benefit from the strength and self-revelation that comes from the test. Hopefully this helps you say this part of the Our Father with more understanding and stronger intent.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDoes God Ever Lead Us into Temptation?91ea5005-38cb-4558-9a43-0157709284d5Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoes God Ever Lead Us into Temptation? When we pray “lead us not into temptation”, it may seem like God has the capacity to tempt us. But that’s not the case. God does not tempt us, but he can and sometimes must put us through tests. Here are a four helpful ways to look at this part of the Our Father: Tests reveal things to us. When God tests us, it reveals how much faith, hope, and love we have in God and for God. Tests also strengthen us. As St. Paul says, “We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope” (Romans 5:3-4). When we say, “lead us not into temptation”, what we’re really asking is “God, please don’t test me beyond my ability.” Trials will and must come, but when they do, we should ask God for no more than what we can endure. While God may not tempt us, the evil one does. God tests us by allowing the evil one to do what he does—so we can benefit from the strength and self-revelation that comes from the test. Hopefully this helps you say this part of the Our Father with more understanding and stronger intent.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we pray “lead us not into temptation”, it may seem like God has the capacity to tempt us. But that’s not the case. God does not tempt us, but he can and sometimes must put us through tests. Here are a four helpful ways to look at this part of the Our Father: Tests reveal things to us. When God tests us, it reveals how much faith, hope, and love we have in God and for God. Tests also strengthen us. As St. Paul says, “We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope” (Romans 5:3-4). When we say, “lead us not into temptation”, what we’re really asking is “God, please don’t test me beyond my ability.” Trials will and must come, but when they do, we should ask God for no more than what we can endure. While God may not tempt us, the evil one does. God tests us by allowing the evil one to do what he does—so we can benefit from the strength and self-revelation that comes from the test. Hopefully this helps you say this part of the Our Father with more understanding and stronger intent.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDoes God Ever Lead Us into Temptation?ae54c7ab-bbb4-4868-9d9d-2043a5b42964Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 9 – After the FloodGenesis 9

Genesis 9

fullGenesis 9 – After the Flood766364be-4cc4-4c94-8950-1416a0b43d4cThu, 02 Apr 2020 12:30:00 +0000634https://216.73.216.191/allTags#236 You Don’t Need to Be a Theologian (Unless God Calls You to Be a Theologian) - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Sometimes the post-Vatican II push for lay participation can become onerous. What is really needed to be fully Christian? Does everyone need to be a theologian, liturgist, and apologist? Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And this time, an apologetic defense of a simple life of faith, I guess that&#8217;s how we could put it, a defense of a simple life of faith, or a life of simple faith, or just simply being faithful. We&#8217;ll go with any of those. Our guest, Father Hugh Barbour. Hello, Father. Fr. Hugh: Hello, hello. Cy Kellett…

Sometimes the post-Vatican II push for lay participation can become onerous. What is really needed to be fully Christian? Does everyone need to be a theologian, liturgist, and apologist? Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And this time, an apologetic defense of a simple life of faith, I guess that&#8217;s how we could put it, a defense of a simple life of faith, or a life of simple faith, or just simply being faithful. We&#8217;ll go with any of those. Our guest, Father Hugh Barbour. Hello, Father. Fr. Hugh: Hello, hello. Cy Kellett…

#236 You Don’t Need to Be a Theologian (Unless God Calls You to Be a Theologian) - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.ef14e759-8ad9-477f-90b9-9da425b4bef8Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/29/20 Un-Done: Broken, Not Lost Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Jesus is the God of the Broken Heart. Suffering, sickness, and death are devastating. But nothing is worse than losing one’s heart. A broken heart is still home in Jesus’ Heart. Mass Readings from March 29, 2020: Ezekiel 37:12-14Psalms 130:1-8Romans 8:8-11 John 11:1-45 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Jesus is the God of the Broken Heart. Suffering, sickness, and death are devastating. But nothing is worse than losing one’s heart. A broken heart is still home in Jesus’ Heart. Mass Readings from March 29, 2020: Ezekiel 37:12-14Psalms 130:1-8Romans 8:8-11 John 11:1-45 Download the Homily Study

full03/29/20 Un-Done: Broken, Not Lost6278c942-4e76-474c-9c0f-7087ac83e695Sun, 29 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/29/20 Un-Done: Broken, Not Lost Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Jesus is the God of the Broken Heart. Suffering, sickness, and death are devastating. But nothing is worse than losing one’s heart. A broken heart is still home in Jesus’ Heart. Mass Readings from March 29, 2020: Ezekiel 37:12-14Psalms 130:1-8Romans 8:8-11 John 11:1-45 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Jesus is the God of the Broken Heart. Suffering, sickness, and death are devastating. But nothing is worse than losing one’s heart. A broken heart is still home in Jesus’ Heart. Mass Readings from March 29, 2020: Ezekiel 37:12-14Psalms 130:1-8Romans 8:8-11 John 11:1-45 Download the Homily Study

full03/29/20 Un-Done: Broken, Not Lost654e4a6a-cd96-4a1e-8563-a91bbb870057Sun, 29 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/29/20 Un-Done: Broken, Not Lost Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Jesus is the God of the Broken Heart. Suffering, sickness, and death are devastating. But nothing is worse than losing one’s heart. A broken heart is still home in Jesus’ Heart. Mass Readings from March 29, 2020: Ezekiel 37:12-14Psalms 130:1-8Romans 8:8-11 John 11:1-45 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Jesus is the God of the Broken Heart. Suffering, sickness, and death are devastating. But nothing is worse than losing one’s heart. A broken heart is still home in Jesus’ Heart. Mass Readings from March 29, 2020: Ezekiel 37:12-14Psalms 130:1-8Romans 8:8-11 John 11:1-45 Download the Homily Study

full03/29/20 Un-Done: Broken, Not Lost77bbd29e-a02e-46b5-83f7-b10e4a25cbc8Sun, 29 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#132A: Man in the MirrorJames 1:19-25 Today's story reminds us that if we hear God's word but don't actually obey, then we are like a man who looks in the mirror, walks away, and forgets what he looks like.&nbsp; I try to connect the dots for the kids in a way they will understand and be able to apply this story to their own lives.&nbsp; I hope you all enjoy! To connect with me, click the link: kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James 1:19-25 Today's story reminds us that if we hear God's word but don't actually obey, then we are like a man who looks in the mirror, walks away, and forgets what he looks like.&nbsp; I try to connect the dots for the kids in a way they will understand and be able to apply this story to their own lives.&nbsp; I hope you all enjoy! To connect with me, click the link: kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#132A: Man in the Mirror14109310-b97c-4e8f-98d0-825372a5a442Sun, 29 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000482https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s Ways Are Not Our Ways Fr. Mike describes exactly how God works with us, even though God’s ways are not our ways. It’s like when a person you’re living with asks “What do you want for dinner?” and you say, “Whatever you want.” He then starts offering suggestions, but you turn them all down. After a few minutes of back and forth you both notice that what you really meant was not, “Whatever you want,” but, “You tell me what you want, and then give me the freedom to choose among those options.” This is a lot like the process God uses when you tell him, “Lord, just do what you need to do in my life.” People may not like the process, but it often works. When we tell God “just do whatever you want” more often than not he tells us to choose from a list of options. He respects our free will. If you ask him to purify your heart, that’s going to require breaking it so he can heal it. Trust the process, even if it’s going to hurt, and God will lead you to greater things. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike describes exactly how God works with us, even though God’s ways are not our ways. It’s like when a person you’re living with asks “What do you want for dinner?” and you say, “Whatever you want.” He then starts offering suggestions, but you turn them all down. After a few minutes of back and forth you both notice that what you really meant was not, “Whatever you want,” but, “You tell me what you want, and then give me the freedom to choose among those options.” This is a lot like the process God uses when you tell him, “Lord, just do what you need to do in my life.” People may not like the process, but it often works. When we tell God “just do whatever you want” more often than not he tells us to choose from a list of options. He respects our free will. If you ask him to purify your heart, that’s going to require breaking it so he can heal it. Trust the process, even if it’s going to hurt, and God will lead you to greater things. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGod’s Ways Are Not Our Ways1b5d1193-9d47-4ccc-a9b2-f06c23d6c086Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod’s Ways Are Not Our Ways Fr. Mike describes exactly how God works with us, even though God’s ways are not our ways. It’s like when a person you’re living with asks “What do you want for dinner?” and you say, “Whatever you want.” He then starts offering suggestions, but you turn them all down. After a few minutes of back and forth you both notice that what you really meant was not, “Whatever you want,” but, “You tell me what you want, and then give me the freedom to choose among those options.” This is a lot like the process God uses when you tell him, “Lord, just do what you need to do in my life.” People may not like the process, but it often works. When we tell God “just do whatever you want” more often than not he tells us to choose from a list of options. He respects our free will. If you ask him to purify your heart, that’s going to require breaking it so he can heal it. Trust the process, even if it’s going to hurt, and God will lead you to greater things. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike describes exactly how God works with us, even though God’s ways are not our ways. It’s like when a person you’re living with asks “What do you want for dinner?” and you say, “Whatever you want.” He then starts offering suggestions, but you turn them all down. After a few minutes of back and forth you both notice that what you really meant was not, “Whatever you want,” but, “You tell me what you want, and then give me the freedom to choose among those options.” This is a lot like the process God uses when you tell him, “Lord, just do what you need to do in my life.” People may not like the process, but it often works. When we tell God “just do whatever you want” more often than not he tells us to choose from a list of options. He respects our free will. If you ask him to purify your heart, that’s going to require breaking it so he can heal it. Trust the process, even if it’s going to hurt, and God will lead you to greater things. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGod’s Ways Are Not Our Ways220f5121-0d78-43b5-a4b3-e79f44192977Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 8 – In the ArkGenesis 8

Genesis 8

fullGenesis 8 – In the Arkc4bc67cf-32c3-44b7-a5b7-f526772d89a2Thu, 26 Mar 2020 12:30:00 +0000615https://216.73.216.191/allTags#235 Why do Catholics Follow &#8220;Traditions of Men&#8221; When the Bible Says Not To? - Jimmy AkinDo Catholics favor traditions of men over the word of God? Jimmy Akin next on Catholic Answers Focus. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, joined by Jimmy Akin, Senior Apologist here at Catholic Answers. Hello Jimmy. Jimmy Akin: Howdy. Cy Kellett: I want to ask you today about some passages in the gospels that say not to replace God&#8217;s word with the traditions of men- Jimmy Akin: Okay. Cy Kellett: &#8230; particularly in Matthew and Mark&#8217;s gospel. Jimmy Akin: Mm-hmm (affirmative). Cy Kellett: So, and this is covered by the w…

Do Catholics favor traditions of men over the word of God? Jimmy Akin next on Catholic Answers Focus. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, joined by Jimmy Akin, Senior Apologist here at Catholic Answers. Hello Jimmy. Jimmy Akin: Howdy. Cy Kellett: I want to ask you today about some passages in the gospels that say not to replace God&#8217;s word with the traditions of men- Jimmy Akin: Okay. Cy Kellett: &#8230; particularly in Matthew and Mark&#8217;s gospel. Jimmy Akin: Mm-hmm (affirmative). Cy Kellett: So, and this is covered by the w…

#235 Why do Catholics Follow &#8220;Traditions of Men&#8221; When the Bible Says Not To? - Jimmy Akin0141cf6c-6c1e-4319-9bd7-76cd5b10b4f1Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/22/20 Un-Done: God Shows Up Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Real suffering in this world reveals the deeper part of us that has come undone. God made this world good, but He did not make it unbreakable. This world has come undone, and our sickness and suffering reveals the deeper ways our hearts have come undone. Mass Readings from March 22, 2020: 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 Psalms 23: 1-6Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Real suffering in this world reveals the deeper part of us that has come undone. God made this world good, but He did not make it unbreakable. This world has come undone, and our sickness and suffering reveals the deeper ways our hearts have come undone. Mass Readings from March 22, 2020: 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 Psalms 23: 1-6Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Download the Homily Study

full03/22/20 Un-Done: God Shows Up75cf2b58-924e-4e3b-b377-d5f56e4704a4Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/22/20 Un-Done: God Shows Up Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Real suffering in this world reveals the deeper part of us that has come undone. God made this world good, but He did not make it unbreakable. This world has come undone, and our sickness and suffering reveals the deeper ways our hearts have come undone. Mass Readings from March 22, 2020: 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 Psalms 23: 1-6Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Real suffering in this world reveals the deeper part of us that has come undone. God made this world good, but He did not make it unbreakable. This world has come undone, and our sickness and suffering reveals the deeper ways our hearts have come undone. Mass Readings from March 22, 2020: 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 Psalms 23: 1-6Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Download the Homily Study

full03/22/20 Un-Done: God Shows Upd9766aeb-c3b6-49dd-957b-5310cb26d0dbSun, 22 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/22/20 Un-Done: God Shows Up Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Real suffering in this world reveals the deeper part of us that has come undone. God made this world good, but He did not make it unbreakable. This world has come undone, and our sickness and suffering reveals the deeper ways our hearts have come undone. Mass Readings from March 22, 2020: 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 Psalms 23: 1-6Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Real suffering in this world reveals the deeper part of us that has come undone. God made this world good, but He did not make it unbreakable. This world has come undone, and our sickness and suffering reveals the deeper ways our hearts have come undone. Mass Readings from March 22, 2020: 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 Psalms 23: 1-6Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Download the Homily Study

full03/22/20 Un-Done: God Shows Up2a6023d1-fbfd-45c3-9a73-a3b349eb1138Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 6-7 – Noah and the FloodGenesis 6-7

Genesis 6-7

fullGenesis 6-7 – Noah and the Flood9846acd3-3eb3-4cd2-a180-33826201ec86Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:30:00 +0000632https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Should Catholics Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic? Fr. Mike gives us some advice about how we should respond to the coronavirus pandemic. He begins with the story of the recent pilgrimage he took to Israel amid the coronavirus outbreak. Israeli authorities were quarantining people in the country and canceling all flights except for citizens. Fr. Mike had to rush with his pilgrims and tour company to figure out what to do about their scheduled pilgrimage. At the very last minute, the tour company found a flight to Istanbul that allowed eight pilgrims, including Fr. Mike, to flee Tel Aviv. After successfully making it back home, he found that the original flight they had booked home was never cancelled. Moral of the story: everything’s a gamble. Some people, deeply convicted to speak the truth, may believe the reaction to COVID-19 is all for nothing, and that there is no need to cancel flights and even Masses. To those people, Fr. Mike asks, are we just being a critic toward those who have to make difficult choices? Worry, anxiety, fear and living in the what ifs won’t solve anything. Faith in God is the answer, faith that everything will turn out all right in the end. Some say this virus is a result of our faithlessness, and a call to repentance. Others say our reaction to it is an example of faithlessness. One thing is for certain: this is a call to faith as all adversity should be, but it is also a call to repentance as it should remind us of our frailty and mortality. How coincidental that we should be reminded of these things during Lent, which begins by telling us “You are dust and to dust you shall return,” and “Repent and believe in the gospel.” We can find a positive and negative side to any situation. How can we find the blessings amid this adversity? Pray. Be grateful. And cover your mouth when you cough.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike gives us some advice about how we should respond to the coronavirus pandemic. He begins with the story of the recent pilgrimage he took to Israel amid the coronavirus outbreak. Israeli authorities were quarantining people in the country and canceling all flights except for citizens. Fr. Mike had to rush with his pilgrims and tour company to figure out what to do about their scheduled pilgrimage. At the very last minute, the tour company found a flight to Istanbul that allowed eight pilgrims, including Fr. Mike, to flee Tel Aviv. After successfully making it back home, he found that the original flight they had booked home was never cancelled. Moral of the story: everything’s a gamble. Some people, deeply convicted to speak the truth, may believe the reaction to COVID-19 is all for nothing, and that there is no need to cancel flights and even Masses. To those people, Fr. Mike asks, are we just being a critic toward those who have to make difficult choices? Worry, anxiety, fear and living in the what ifs won’t solve anything. Faith in God is the answer, faith that everything will turn out all right in the end. Some say this virus is a result of our faithlessness, and a call to repentance. Others say our reaction to it is an example of faithlessness. One thing is for certain: this is a call to faith as all adversity should be, but it is also a call to repentance as it should remind us of our frailty and mortality. How coincidental that we should be reminded of these things during Lent, which begins by telling us “You are dust and to dust you shall return,” and “Repent and believe in the gospel.” We can find a positive and negative side to any situation. How can we find the blessings amid this adversity? Pray. Be grateful. And cover your mouth when you cough.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Should Catholics Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic?97a5d1e0-3a3c-45b6-83e7-88f81ab47c31Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Should Catholics Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic? Fr. Mike gives us some advice about how we should respond to the coronavirus pandemic. He begins with the story of the recent pilgrimage he took to Israel amid the coronavirus outbreak. Israeli authorities were quarantining people in the country and canceling all flights except for citizens. Fr. Mike had to rush with his pilgrims and tour company to figure out what to do about their scheduled pilgrimage. At the very last minute, the tour company found a flight to Istanbul that allowed eight pilgrims, including Fr. Mike, to flee Tel Aviv. After successfully making it back home, he found that the original flight they had booked home was never cancelled. Moral of the story: everything’s a gamble. Some people, deeply convicted to speak the truth, may believe the reaction to COVID-19 is all for nothing, and that there is no need to cancel flights and even Masses. To those people, Fr. Mike asks, are we just being a critic toward those who have to make difficult choices? Worry, anxiety, fear and living in the what ifs won’t solve anything. Faith in God is the answer, faith that everything will turn out all right in the end. Some say this virus is a result of our faithlessness, and a call to repentance. Others say our reaction to it is an example of faithlessness. One thing is for certain: this is a call to faith as all adversity should be, but it is also a call to repentance as it should remind us of our frailty and mortality. How coincidental that we should be reminded of these things during Lent, which begins by telling us “You are dust and to dust you shall return,” and “Repent and believe in the gospel.” We can find a positive and negative side to any situation. How can we find the blessings amid this adversity? Pray. Be grateful. And cover your mouth when you cough.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike gives us some advice about how we should respond to the coronavirus pandemic. He begins with the story of the recent pilgrimage he took to Israel amid the coronavirus outbreak. Israeli authorities were quarantining people in the country and canceling all flights except for citizens. Fr. Mike had to rush with his pilgrims and tour company to figure out what to do about their scheduled pilgrimage. At the very last minute, the tour company found a flight to Istanbul that allowed eight pilgrims, including Fr. Mike, to flee Tel Aviv. After successfully making it back home, he found that the original flight they had booked home was never cancelled. Moral of the story: everything’s a gamble. Some people, deeply convicted to speak the truth, may believe the reaction to COVID-19 is all for nothing, and that there is no need to cancel flights and even Masses. To those people, Fr. Mike asks, are we just being a critic toward those who have to make difficult choices? Worry, anxiety, fear and living in the what ifs won’t solve anything. Faith in God is the answer, faith that everything will turn out all right in the end. Some say this virus is a result of our faithlessness, and a call to repentance. Others say our reaction to it is an example of faithlessness. One thing is for certain: this is a call to faith as all adversity should be, but it is also a call to repentance as it should remind us of our frailty and mortality. How coincidental that we should be reminded of these things during Lent, which begins by telling us “You are dust and to dust you shall return,” and “Repent and believe in the gospel.” We can find a positive and negative side to any situation. How can we find the blessings amid this adversity? Pray. Be grateful. And cover your mouth when you cough.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Should Catholics Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic?63c0b5e7-8ee2-4fe7-9d8b-adf39c791f3dThu, 19 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#234 Spiritual Communion in a Time of Coronavirus - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.For many people, it looks likely that the next few weeks will not offer a realistic opportunity to go to Mass. Our chaplain joins us for a conversation about the powerful option of “Spiritual Communion” during this time, and any time. Did you miss Fr. Hugh and Cy on our episode of Focus last week? Check out &#8220;Coronavirus and the Catholic Church&#8221;. You can find Fr. Hugh&#8217;s latest book, 20 Answers: Prayer, here. Spiritual communion in a time of coronavirus. Father Hugh Barbour is next. Cy Kellett: Hello again, and welcome to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and…

For many people, it looks likely that the next few weeks will not offer a realistic opportunity to go to Mass. Our chaplain joins us for a conversation about the powerful option of “Spiritual Communion” during this time, and any time. Did you miss Fr. Hugh and Cy on our episode of Focus last week? Check out &#8220;Coronavirus and the Catholic Church&#8221;. You can find Fr. Hugh&#8217;s latest book, 20 Answers: Prayer, here. Spiritual communion in a time of coronavirus. Father Hugh Barbour is next. Cy Kellett: Hello again, and welcome to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and…

#234 Spiritual Communion in a Time of Coronavirus - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.f4524553-ecde-4027-9fc0-fc29f780884aWed, 18 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/15/20 Un-Done: Not Fine Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. You are not fine. You don&#39;t have to be. We live in a world that has come undone with hearts and relationships that have come undone. Jesus comes to that wound to undo what has been undone. Mass Readings from March 15, 2020: Exodus 17:3-7 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-9Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. You are not fine. You don&#39;t have to be. We live in a world that has come undone with hearts and relationships that have come undone. Jesus comes to that wound to undo what has been undone. Mass Readings from March 15, 2020: Exodus 17:3-7 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-9Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42 Download the Homily Study

full03/15/20 Un-Done: Not Finefff2cda0-646c-499c-97ab-ced33dc4b83eMon, 16 Mar 2020 18:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/15/20 Un-Done: Not Fine Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. You are not fine. You don&#39;t have to be. We live in a world that has come undone with hearts and relationships that have come undone. Jesus comes to that wound to undo what has been undone. Mass Readings from March 15, 2020: Exodus 17:3-7 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-9Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. You are not fine. You don&#39;t have to be. We live in a world that has come undone with hearts and relationships that have come undone. Jesus comes to that wound to undo what has been undone. Mass Readings from March 15, 2020: Exodus 17:3-7 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-9Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42 Download the Homily Study

full03/15/20 Un-Done: Not Fine2d1c7237-0901-4737-a86b-5c4c1b582a80Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/15/20 Un-Done: Not Fine Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. You are not fine. You don&#39;t have to be. We live in a world that has come undone with hearts and relationships that have come undone. Jesus comes to that wound to undo what has been undone. Mass Readings from March 15, 2020: Exodus 17:3-7 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-9Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. You are not fine. You don&#39;t have to be. We live in a world that has come undone with hearts and relationships that have come undone. Jesus comes to that wound to undo what has been undone. Mass Readings from March 15, 2020: Exodus 17:3-7 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-9Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42 Download the Homily Study

full03/15/20 Un-Done: Not Finee4f425aa-a546-4863-80cf-e6cf878e5026Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#131A: FavoritismJames 2:1-8 James teaches us not to judge others simply by their outward appearance. He reminds us of why this is important and connects us back to the Golden rule : "Love your neighbor as you love yourself." The kids will hear how this story applies to their own lives; whether it's at school or basketball practice. They will hear why we shouldn't judge others on outward appearances. They will also think about the flip side to this... what they can do when someone does this to them.&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with me or learn more simply click the link kbspodcast.com &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James 2:1-8 James teaches us not to judge others simply by their outward appearance. He reminds us of why this is important and connects us back to the Golden rule : "Love your neighbor as you love yourself." The kids will hear how this story applies to their own lives; whether it's at school or basketball practice. They will hear why we shouldn't judge others on outward appearances. They will also think about the flip side to this... what they can do when someone does this to them.&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with me or learn more simply click the link kbspodcast.com &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#131A: Favoritism1c8b5818-a6c9-40df-9a61-ab6a118dc96fSun, 15 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000525https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOffering Up Your Inconveniences A great way to make this Lent even better spiritually is to offer up not only something you chose, but also to offer up your inconveniences. Give God those moments when you’re stuck in traffic, or when someone says something bitter to you, or when you have to run an errand you just don’t want to run. Offer up those inconveniences that you didn’t choose, and God will make you stronger in them. Intentionally receive these moments, and let them provide the opportunity to die to self. The Lenten commitment we chose is an active mortification, but these inconveniences you didn’t ask for are passive mortifications. They’re powerful because we have no control over them, and yet we can have control over what we do with those moments. Accepting these passive mortifications is a way for us to grow in freedom, because through them we learn to accept and live graciously in the moments that would otherwise have control over us. In the words of St. Paul: “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church” (Colossians 1:24). For full episode shownotes, visit AscensionPress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

A great way to make this Lent even better spiritually is to offer up not only something you chose, but also to offer up your inconveniences. Give God those moments when you’re stuck in traffic, or when someone says something bitter to you, or when you have to run an errand you just don’t want to run. Offer up those inconveniences that you didn’t choose, and God will make you stronger in them. Intentionally receive these moments, and let them provide the opportunity to die to self. The Lenten commitment we chose is an active mortification, but these inconveniences you didn’t ask for are passive mortifications. They’re powerful because we have no control over them, and yet we can have control over what we do with those moments. Accepting these passive mortifications is a way for us to grow in freedom, because through them we learn to accept and live graciously in the moments that would otherwise have control over us. In the words of St. Paul: “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church” (Colossians 1:24). For full episode shownotes, visit AscensionPress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullOffering Up Your Inconveniencesacc3360d-f76c-4c70-9844-b737744eed72Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOffering Up Your Inconveniences A great way to make this Lent even better spiritually is to offer up not only something you chose, but also to offer up your inconveniences. Give God those moments when you’re stuck in traffic, or when someone says something bitter to you, or when you have to run an errand you just don’t want to run. Offer up those inconveniences that you didn’t choose, and God will make you stronger in them. Intentionally receive these moments, and let them provide the opportunity to die to self. The Lenten commitment we chose is an active mortification, but these inconveniences you didn’t ask for are passive mortifications. They’re powerful because we have no control over them, and yet we can have control over what we do with those moments. Accepting these passive mortifications is a way for us to grow in freedom, because through them we learn to accept and live graciously in the moments that would otherwise have control over us. In the words of St. Paul: “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church” (Colossians 1:24). For full episode shownotes, visit AscensionPress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

A great way to make this Lent even better spiritually is to offer up not only something you chose, but also to offer up your inconveniences. Give God those moments when you’re stuck in traffic, or when someone says something bitter to you, or when you have to run an errand you just don’t want to run. Offer up those inconveniences that you didn’t choose, and God will make you stronger in them. Intentionally receive these moments, and let them provide the opportunity to die to self. The Lenten commitment we chose is an active mortification, but these inconveniences you didn’t ask for are passive mortifications. They’re powerful because we have no control over them, and yet we can have control over what we do with those moments. Accepting these passive mortifications is a way for us to grow in freedom, because through them we learn to accept and live graciously in the moments that would otherwise have control over us. In the words of St. Paul: “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church” (Colossians 1:24). For full episode shownotes, visit AscensionPress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullOffering Up Your Inconveniences3e0978b7-6f8f-4743-9012-779efd6fe9f0Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 5-6 – Adam to NoahGenesis 5-6

Genesis 5-6

fullGenesis 5-6 – Adam to Noahde9d08e5-b2f2-4fe6-b8cd-2d9e70eaa4eeThu, 12 Mar 2020 14:00:00 +0000507https://216.73.216.191/allTags#233 Coronavirus and the Catholic Church - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.Anxiety blossoms as the most recent coronavirus appears, though in low numbers, in the United States. People wonder if they should stop receiving the Eucharist on the tongue, others if they should receive at all. Fr. Hugh Barbour and Cy Kellett discuss the truth of the Eucharist and what to keep in mind through this period of uncertainty- a God who loves us and makes Himself available to us in the Eucharist. Cy Kellett: Coronavirus and the Eucharist. Next with Father Hugh Barbour. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And our guest this epi…

Anxiety blossoms as the most recent coronavirus appears, though in low numbers, in the United States. People wonder if they should stop receiving the Eucharist on the tongue, others if they should receive at all. Fr. Hugh Barbour and Cy Kellett discuss the truth of the Eucharist and what to keep in mind through this period of uncertainty- a God who loves us and makes Himself available to us in the Eucharist. Cy Kellett: Coronavirus and the Eucharist. Next with Father Hugh Barbour. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And our guest this epi…

#233 Coronavirus and the Catholic Church - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.cbafe298-9ac5-4517-a163-99a30f05c063Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Start Strong and Stay Strong Starting strong is easy, but staying strong—perseverance—is a mark of holiness. It’s easy to be excited about a new relationship, ministry, job, or school, but enduring through the dull times when that newness wears off is difficult. Fr. Mike is not trying to downplay the importance of starting strong with a commitment, whatever it may be. It’s wonderful to be determined when a commitment is new, but to stay strong is a test of will power that many do not pass. For those who do endure, the endurance builds character. See more from Fr. Mike at media.ascensionpress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Starting strong is easy, but staying strong—perseverance—is a mark of holiness. It’s easy to be excited about a new relationship, ministry, job, or school, but enduring through the dull times when that newness wears off is difficult. Fr. Mike is not trying to downplay the importance of starting strong with a commitment, whatever it may be. It’s wonderful to be determined when a commitment is new, but to stay strong is a test of will power that many do not pass. For those who do endure, the endurance builds character. See more from Fr. Mike at media.ascensionpress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Start Strong and Stay Strong007f13de-7a9b-4750-ae2d-9aac62e38e3dThu, 05 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Start Strong and Stay Strong Starting strong is easy, but staying strong—perseverance—is a mark of holiness. It’s easy to be excited about a new relationship, ministry, job, or school, but enduring through the dull times when that newness wears off is difficult. Fr. Mike is not trying to downplay the importance of starting strong with a commitment, whatever it may be. It’s wonderful to be determined when a commitment is new, but to stay strong is a test of will power that many do not pass. For those who do endure, the endurance builds character. See more from Fr. Mike at media.ascensionpress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Starting strong is easy, but staying strong—perseverance—is a mark of holiness. It’s easy to be excited about a new relationship, ministry, job, or school, but enduring through the dull times when that newness wears off is difficult. Fr. Mike is not trying to downplay the importance of starting strong with a commitment, whatever it may be. It’s wonderful to be determined when a commitment is new, but to stay strong is a test of will power that many do not pass. For those who do endure, the endurance builds character. See more from Fr. Mike at media.ascensionpress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Start Strong and Stay Strong2019857b-f626-4338-a0f2-fc24fb4f8a0fThu, 05 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSermon - TemptationTemptation

Temptation

fullSermon - Temptationc848bd72-9c25-46e5-89d2-8ad8e8249cd8Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:30:00 +00001282https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE50: Jake Humphrey - My Grandma's Suicide Saved MeIn my most recent episode of The Diary of a CEO, I sat down with the incredibly successful TV presenter, journalist and entrepreneur Jake Humphrey. Jake has gone from being an unqualified drop out, who was fired from McDonalds after just two months for a lack of communication skills to one of the UK’s most well known TV presenters, with accolades such as CBBC, BT Sport, Formula One and much more. Jake also co-founded the production company Whisper Films, alongside former BBC Sport producer Sunil Patel and David Coulthard and the business has grown from £1.5m to almost £20m. Our conversation was extremely honest and open. Jake has struggled to come to terms with the common misconceptions of who he is, battling suicidal thoughts and developing an unhealthy relationship with social media. We discuss the best way to move forward with the devastating impact social media can have and why failure is the key to being successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In my most recent episode of The Diary of a CEO, I sat down with the incredibly successful TV presenter, journalist and entrepreneur Jake Humphrey. Jake has gone from being an unqualified drop out, who was fired from McDonalds after just two months for a lack of communication skills to one of the UK’s most well known TV presenters, with accolades such as CBBC, BT Sport, Formula One and much more. Jake also co-founded the production company Whisper Films, alongside former BBC Sport producer Sunil Patel and David Coulthard and the business has grown from £1.5m to almost £20m. Our conversation was extremely honest and open. Jake has struggled to come to terms with the common misconceptions of who he is, battling suicidal thoughts and developing an unhealthy relationship with social media. We discuss the best way to move forward with the devastating impact social media can have and why failure is the key to being successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE50: Jake Humphrey - My Grandma's Suicide Saved Me19109db3-3aab-41a9-840b-669474930371Thu, 05 Mar 2020 02:00:00 +00003197https://216.73.216.191/allTags#232 The Crusades and the ‘Evil’ of Christianity - Christopher CheckThe president of Catholic Answers shares insights into the reality of the Crusades to help the Christian who is confronted with that apologetics conversation-stopper: &#8220;What about the Crusades?&#8221; Cy Kellett: How to handle the challenge of the Crusades with Chris Check right now. Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Opponents of the Catholic Church often use the Crusades as evidence for the corruption of Catholicism and for the violence of religion in general. Their point is that Christian claims to be a religion of love and peace are de…

The president of Catholic Answers shares insights into the reality of the Crusades to help the Christian who is confronted with that apologetics conversation-stopper: &#8220;What about the Crusades?&#8221; Cy Kellett: How to handle the challenge of the Crusades with Chris Check right now. Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Opponents of the Catholic Church often use the Crusades as evidence for the corruption of Catholicism and for the violence of religion in general. Their point is that Christian claims to be a religion of love and peace are de…

#232 The Crusades and the ‘Evil’ of Christianity - Christopher Checkaa28b481-0fc3-4091-bdc9-e5dcfe81a10fWed, 04 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#130B: Marvel (Ad free)Psalm 19:1-6 &amp; Isaiah 40: 25-29 Today's story reminds us why it's important to stop and take in the wonders God has created around us. They are true miracles that can point us back to Him, the Creator. You children are usually very good at this. You&nbsp; enjoy asking, "but why? Why do the leaves change color, why is the sky blue?" Even when we answer your questions with scientific words and terms we've made to describe what happens in nature, it does not take away the miracle behind how nature works. So kids, be curious; enjoy stopping and staring, and let what you learn make you marvel at how incredible our Creator is. To connect with me, go to kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 19:1-6 &amp; Isaiah 40: 25-29 Today's story reminds us why it's important to stop and take in the wonders God has created around us. They are true miracles that can point us back to Him, the Creator. You children are usually very good at this. You&nbsp; enjoy asking, "but why? Why do the leaves change color, why is the sky blue?" Even when we answer your questions with scientific words and terms we've made to describe what happens in nature, it does not take away the miracle behind how nature works. So kids, be curious; enjoy stopping and staring, and let what you learn make you marvel at how incredible our Creator is. To connect with me, go to kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#130B: Marvel (Ad free)193fdda4-526b-4d77-9422-5ad9d90832d1Sun, 01 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000495https://216.73.216.191/allTags#130A: MarvelPsalm 19:1-6 &amp; Isaiah 40: 25-29 Today's story reminds us why it's important to stop and take in the wonders God has created around us. They are true miracles that can point us back to Him, the Creator. You children are usually very good at this. You&nbsp; enjoy asking, "but why? Why do the leaves change color, why is the sky blue?" Even when we answer your questions with scientific words and terms we've made to describe what happens in nature, it does not take away the miracle behind how nature works. So kids, be curious; enjoy stopping and staring, and let what you learn make you marvel at how incredible our Creator is.&nbsp; To connect with me, go to kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 19:1-6 &amp; Isaiah 40: 25-29 Today's story reminds us why it's important to stop and take in the wonders God has created around us. They are true miracles that can point us back to Him, the Creator. You children are usually very good at this. You&nbsp; enjoy asking, "but why? Why do the leaves change color, why is the sky blue?" Even when we answer your questions with scientific words and terms we've made to describe what happens in nature, it does not take away the miracle behind how nature works. So kids, be curious; enjoy stopping and staring, and let what you learn make you marvel at how incredible our Creator is.&nbsp; To connect with me, go to kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#130A: Marvel2449b26a-8587-4b48-8684-44e4fcd2caa0Sun, 01 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +0000587https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/01/20 Un-Done: We've Come Undone Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. The decision that broke the world. This world is not perfect. And we are not perfect. But imperfect does not mean unloved. Mass Readings from March 1, 2020: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-13, 17Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. The decision that broke the world. This world is not perfect. And we are not perfect. But imperfect does not mean unloved. Mass Readings from March 1, 2020: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-13, 17Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 Download the Homily Study

full03/01/20 Un-Done: We've Come Undonef3b9a08a-b9d6-44d0-a07a-c8d6514e04bbSun, 01 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/01/20 Un-Done: We've Come Undone Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. The decision that broke the world. This world is not perfect. And we are not perfect. But imperfect does not mean unloved. Mass Readings from March 1, 2020: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-13, 17Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. The decision that broke the world. This world is not perfect. And we are not perfect. But imperfect does not mean unloved. Mass Readings from March 1, 2020: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-13, 17Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 Download the Homily Study

full03/01/20 Un-Done: We've Come Undone7512e23a-8d74-4295-99a6-67df6ba56740Sun, 01 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/01/20 Un-Done: We've Come Undone Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. The decision that broke the world. This world is not perfect. And we are not perfect. But imperfect does not mean unloved. Mass Readings from March 1, 2020: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-13, 17Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the First Sunday of Lent. The decision that broke the world. This world is not perfect. And we are not perfect. But imperfect does not mean unloved. Mass Readings from March 1, 2020: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-13, 17Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 Download the Homily Study

full03/01/20 Un-Done: We've Come Undone200c289c-e616-48cd-8a01-28b0cf6ec625Sun, 01 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Live This Lent for Others Lent is about transformation, but that transformation will be incomplete if we make it about ourselves. Instead of aiming for self-mastery alone this Lent, what is the key to living this Lent for others? In 2 Samuel 7, when King David says he will build a house for the Lord, the Lord says to David through Nathan that he will not be the one to build the temple—but his son will. Learning from this story, we see that we may want to do a good and noble thing for Lent, but that doesn’t mean it’s what God wants us to do. Ask God what he wants from you this Lent. Discipline is great, but there’s a step after that: being generous. Asking God what he is asking of you, instead of deciding on your own, is a step from discipline to generosity, from self-mastery to deeper relationship. Aim to do your prayer, fasting, and almsgiving out of generosity.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Lent is about transformation, but that transformation will be incomplete if we make it about ourselves. Instead of aiming for self-mastery alone this Lent, what is the key to living this Lent for others? In 2 Samuel 7, when King David says he will build a house for the Lord, the Lord says to David through Nathan that he will not be the one to build the temple—but his son will. Learning from this story, we see that we may want to do a good and noble thing for Lent, but that doesn’t mean it’s what God wants us to do. Ask God what he wants from you this Lent. Discipline is great, but there’s a step after that: being generous. Asking God what he is asking of you, instead of deciding on your own, is a step from discipline to generosity, from self-mastery to deeper relationship. Aim to do your prayer, fasting, and almsgiving out of generosity.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Live This Lent for Others415307a3-df5f-4767-870e-997880f896baThu, 27 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Live This Lent for Others Lent is about transformation, but that transformation will be incomplete if we make it about ourselves. Instead of aiming for self-mastery alone this Lent, what is the key to living this Lent for others? In 2 Samuel 7, when King David says he will build a house for the Lord, the Lord says to David through Nathan that he will not be the one to build the temple—but his son will. Learning from this story, we see that we may want to do a good and noble thing for Lent, but that doesn’t mean it’s what God wants us to do. Ask God what he wants from you this Lent. Discipline is great, but there’s a step after that: being generous. Asking God what he is asking of you, instead of deciding on your own, is a step from discipline to generosity, from self-mastery to deeper relationship. Aim to do your prayer, fasting, and almsgiving out of generosity.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Lent is about transformation, but that transformation will be incomplete if we make it about ourselves. Instead of aiming for self-mastery alone this Lent, what is the key to living this Lent for others? In 2 Samuel 7, when King David says he will build a house for the Lord, the Lord says to David through Nathan that he will not be the one to build the temple—but his son will. Learning from this story, we see that we may want to do a good and noble thing for Lent, but that doesn’t mean it’s what God wants us to do. Ask God what he wants from you this Lent. Discipline is great, but there’s a step after that: being generous. Asking God what he is asking of you, instead of deciding on your own, is a step from discipline to generosity, from self-mastery to deeper relationship. Aim to do your prayer, fasting, and almsgiving out of generosity.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Live This Lent for Others060d2492-9af5-4203-abe7-c5c0a479353aThu, 27 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 4 – MurderGenesis 4

Genesis 4

fullGenesis 4 – Murder8d02160a-dab4-4e0b-a958-f331cbbee12eThu, 27 Feb 2020 13:30:00 +0000599https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/26/20 He Sees. He Cares. Homily from Ash Wednesday. Your Father sees you. Your Father hears you. We all desire to be heard and seen...to know we matter. Jesus reveals that even your actions in secret are known by the Father and they matter to Him. Mass Readings from February 26, 2020: Joel 2:12-18 Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 172 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Homily from Ash Wednesday. Your Father sees you. Your Father hears you. We all desire to be heard and seen...to know we matter. Jesus reveals that even your actions in secret are known by the Father and they matter to Him. Mass Readings from February 26, 2020: Joel 2:12-18 Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 172 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

full02/26/20 He Sees. He Cares. 0735135f-dc35-476f-bbb0-beff2c9a8217Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/26/20 He Sees. He Cares. Homily from Ash Wednesday. Your Father sees you. Your Father hears you. We all desire to be heard and seen...to know we matter. Jesus reveals that even your actions in secret are known by the Father and they matter to Him. Mass Readings from February 26, 2020: Joel 2:12-18 Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 172 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Homily from Ash Wednesday. Your Father sees you. Your Father hears you. We all desire to be heard and seen...to know we matter. Jesus reveals that even your actions in secret are known by the Father and they matter to Him. Mass Readings from February 26, 2020: Joel 2:12-18 Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 172 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

full02/26/20 He Sees. He Cares. 5c97b4c3-a3fc-4680-b12c-8be7f033e4faThu, 27 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/26/20 He Sees. He Cares. Homily from Ash Wednesday. Your Father sees you. Your Father hears you. We all desire to be heard and seen...to know we matter. Jesus reveals that even your actions in secret are known by the Father and they matter to Him. Mass Readings from February 26, 2020: Joel 2:12-18 Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 172 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Homily from Ash Wednesday. Your Father sees you. Your Father hears you. We all desire to be heard and seen...to know we matter. Jesus reveals that even your actions in secret are known by the Father and they matter to Him. Mass Readings from February 26, 2020: Joel 2:12-18 Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 172 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

full02/26/20 He Sees. He Cares. eeb33b96-17ce-48f6-b783-e5acce6f292aThu, 27 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE49: Dame Stephanie Shirley - Escaping Nazi Germany and Making £2.3bnIn this week's episode of The Diary of a CEO, I chat to Dame Stephanie Shirley also known as "Steve".At the age of 5, Steve fled from Nazi persecution in her hometown of Dortmund and arrived in the UK on the Kindertransport, luckily escaping the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of The Diary of a CEO, I chat to Dame Stephanie Shirley also known as "Steve".At the age of 5, Steve fled from Nazi persecution in her hometown of Dortmund and arrived in the UK on the Kindertransport, luckily escaping the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE49: Dame Stephanie Shirley - Escaping Nazi Germany and Making £2.3bn26cc40d9-db2e-4332-a9c5-3bf60861bc0dThu, 27 Feb 2020 02:00:00 +00003628https://216.73.216.191/allTags#231 The Essene Code - Jimmy AkinIn the last century, the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls raised the profile of the ancient community of the Essenes. Do these discoveries debunk Christian ideas about Jesus? Cy: Who were the Essenes and how are they connected to the Dead Sea Scrolls next with Jimmy Akin, and don&#8217;t forget to stay all the way to the very end. There&#8217;s a surprise coming up. Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and we&#8217;re joined again by Jimmy Akin, the author of The Bible Is a Catholic Book among many other books and senior apologists here at Catholic A…

In the last century, the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls raised the profile of the ancient community of the Essenes. Do these discoveries debunk Christian ideas about Jesus? Cy: Who were the Essenes and how are they connected to the Dead Sea Scrolls next with Jimmy Akin, and don&#8217;t forget to stay all the way to the very end. There&#8217;s a surprise coming up. Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and we&#8217;re joined again by Jimmy Akin, the author of The Bible Is a Catholic Book among many other books and senior apologists here at Catholic A…

#231 The Essene Code - Jimmy Akin5dd96f72-8dbe-411e-9bf7-888d11ab22a5Wed, 26 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/23/20 Defiant Love Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. If we are going to love like Jesus, we must love differently…we must love defiantly. The Universe is indifferent to us. People can be vicious to us. The Christian’s response is not indifference nor viciousness. The Christian response is to love in the face of indifference and evil. Mass Readings from February 23, 2020: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 Psalms 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 See the Picture of Saint Maria Goretti

Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. If we are going to love like Jesus, we must love differently…we must love defiantly. The Universe is indifferent to us. People can be vicious to us. The Christian’s response is not indifference nor viciousness. The Christian response is to love in the face of indifference and evil. Mass Readings from February 23, 2020: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 Psalms 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 See the Picture of Saint Maria Goretti

full02/23/20 Defiant Loveafb3381e-452c-479e-876b-72c3b2d13c3eMon, 24 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/23/20 Defiant Love Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. If we are going to love like Jesus, we must love differently…we must love defiantly. The Universe is indifferent to us. People can be vicious to us. The Christian’s response is not indifference nor viciousness. The Christian response is to love in the face of indifference and evil. Mass Readings from February 23, 2020: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 Psalms 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 See the Picture of Saint Maria Goretti

Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. If we are going to love like Jesus, we must love differently…we must love defiantly. The Universe is indifferent to us. People can be vicious to us. The Christian’s response is not indifference nor viciousness. The Christian response is to love in the face of indifference and evil. Mass Readings from February 23, 2020: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 Psalms 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 See the Picture of Saint Maria Goretti

full02/23/20 Defiant Love5cb0443f-62b8-4a8f-95db-7cc5bb7e4a53Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/23/20 Defiant Love Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. If we are going to love like Jesus, we must love differently…we must love defiantly. The Universe is indifferent to us. People can be vicious to us. The Christian’s response is not indifference nor viciousness. The Christian response is to love in the face of indifference and evil. Mass Readings from February 23, 2020: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 Psalms 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 See the Picture of Saint Maria Goretti

Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. If we are going to love like Jesus, we must love differently…we must love defiantly. The Universe is indifferent to us. People can be vicious to us. The Christian’s response is not indifference nor viciousness. The Christian response is to love in the face of indifference and evil. Mass Readings from February 23, 2020: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 Psalms 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 See the Picture of Saint Maria Goretti

full02/23/20 Defiant Love7c3daef5-ec39-418b-aa2c-9dab23ce0c8eMon, 24 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Isn’t Ash Wednesday a Holy Day of Obligation? Why is Ash Wednesday not a holy day of obligation? A holy day is a day that has been consecrated for God, so in that sense Ash Wednesday is a holy day. At the heart of a holy day of obligation, however, is the Resurrection. For this reason holy days of obligation are times to celebrate and feast. Even in the midst of Lent, we feast on Sundays to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. You may have noticed, Holy Thursday and Good Friday also are not holy days of obligation. This does not diminish their importance, though. It simply makes no sense to celebrate these days as obligatory feasts because they are supposed to bring to mind the death of our Lord and also our own death—our physical death, and our death to self in order to avoid spiritual death. God does not force us to take up our cross and follow him, but he does invite us. With that said, what better place to go to start Lent than to Mass? It is the beginning of a long journey, and we need the strength the Lord can give us through the Ash Wednesday readings and the Eucharist. And what better way to remind ourselves of the whole point of Lent, that we are dust and to dust we shall return, so we ought to repent and believe in the gospel. Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation, but a holy day of invitation. For further reading, Fr. Mike mentions the story where Elijah, in a deep slumber, is awoken by a “messenger” who tells him to get up and eat. This story can be found in 1 Kings 19.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why is Ash Wednesday not a holy day of obligation? A holy day is a day that has been consecrated for God, so in that sense Ash Wednesday is a holy day. At the heart of a holy day of obligation, however, is the Resurrection. For this reason holy days of obligation are times to celebrate and feast. Even in the midst of Lent, we feast on Sundays to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. You may have noticed, Holy Thursday and Good Friday also are not holy days of obligation. This does not diminish their importance, though. It simply makes no sense to celebrate these days as obligatory feasts because they are supposed to bring to mind the death of our Lord and also our own death—our physical death, and our death to self in order to avoid spiritual death. God does not force us to take up our cross and follow him, but he does invite us. With that said, what better place to go to start Lent than to Mass? It is the beginning of a long journey, and we need the strength the Lord can give us through the Ash Wednesday readings and the Eucharist. And what better way to remind ourselves of the whole point of Lent, that we are dust and to dust we shall return, so we ought to repent and believe in the gospel. Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation, but a holy day of invitation. For further reading, Fr. Mike mentions the story where Elijah, in a deep slumber, is awoken by a “messenger” who tells him to get up and eat. This story can be found in 1 Kings 19.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Isn’t Ash Wednesday a Holy Day of Obligation?475a2aa4-f2ca-4d8b-a0c2-d1298d37d72aThu, 20 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Isn’t Ash Wednesday a Holy Day of Obligation? Why is Ash Wednesday not a holy day of obligation? A holy day is a day that has been consecrated for God, so in that sense Ash Wednesday is a holy day. At the heart of a holy day of obligation, however, is the Resurrection. For this reason holy days of obligation are times to celebrate and feast. Even in the midst of Lent, we feast on Sundays to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. You may have noticed, Holy Thursday and Good Friday also are not holy days of obligation. This does not diminish their importance, though. It simply makes no sense to celebrate these days as obligatory feasts because they are supposed to bring to mind the death of our Lord and also our own death—our physical death, and our death to self in order to avoid spiritual death. God does not force us to take up our cross and follow him, but he does invite us. With that said, what better place to go to start Lent than to Mass? It is the beginning of a long journey, and we need the strength the Lord can give us through the Ash Wednesday readings and the Eucharist. And what better way to remind ourselves of the whole point of Lent, that we are dust and to dust we shall return, so we ought to repent and believe in the gospel. Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation, but a holy day of invitation. For further reading, Fr. Mike mentions the story where Elijah, in a deep slumber, is awoken by a “messenger” who tells him to get up and eat. This story can be found in 1 Kings 19.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why is Ash Wednesday not a holy day of obligation? A holy day is a day that has been consecrated for God, so in that sense Ash Wednesday is a holy day. At the heart of a holy day of obligation, however, is the Resurrection. For this reason holy days of obligation are times to celebrate and feast. Even in the midst of Lent, we feast on Sundays to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. You may have noticed, Holy Thursday and Good Friday also are not holy days of obligation. This does not diminish their importance, though. It simply makes no sense to celebrate these days as obligatory feasts because they are supposed to bring to mind the death of our Lord and also our own death—our physical death, and our death to self in order to avoid spiritual death. God does not force us to take up our cross and follow him, but he does invite us. With that said, what better place to go to start Lent than to Mass? It is the beginning of a long journey, and we need the strength the Lord can give us through the Ash Wednesday readings and the Eucharist. And what better way to remind ourselves of the whole point of Lent, that we are dust and to dust we shall return, so we ought to repent and believe in the gospel. Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation, but a holy day of invitation. For further reading, Fr. Mike mentions the story where Elijah, in a deep slumber, is awoken by a “messenger” who tells him to get up and eat. This story can be found in 1 Kings 19.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Isn’t Ash Wednesday a Holy Day of Obligation?4f4b4561-5c9f-45f1-a8e6-b40f29d48abbThu, 20 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 3 – FallGenesis 3

Genesis 3

fullGenesis 3 – Falle722ad8c-d809-4601-8045-d0e2b89a7220Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:30:00 +0000699https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE48: Jamie Laing & Ed Williams - The Sweet SuccessIn this week's episode of The Diary of a CEO, I chat to Jamie Laing and Ed Williams, the co-founders of Candy Kittens - the fastest growing confectionary brand in the UK. Our conversation delved into battling the misconceptions of family wealth,... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of The Diary of a CEO, I chat to Jamie Laing and Ed Williams, the co-founders of Candy Kittens - the fastest growing confectionary brand in the UK. Our conversation delved into battling the misconceptions of family wealth,... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE48: Jamie Laing & Ed Williams - The Sweet Success89d1d801-5540-4455-a398-6cb0103b7b37Thu, 20 Feb 2020 02:00:00 +00005110https://216.73.216.191/allTags#230 Sadducees vs. Jesus - Jimmy AkinBest known for trying to catch Jesus in logical traps, the Sadducees had some strange beliefs for first century Jews. Why do they seem so tricky in their dealings with Jesus? And what can his interactions with them teach an apologist? Who is this mysterious group who challenges Jesus on the resurrection, but believes in God? We&#8217;ll tackle the Sadducees next with Jimmy Aiken. Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and we&#8217;re in the midst of three conversations with Jimmy Akin on some of the movements in the Jewish world of Jesus&#8217;s time. …

Best known for trying to catch Jesus in logical traps, the Sadducees had some strange beliefs for first century Jews. Why do they seem so tricky in their dealings with Jesus? And what can his interactions with them teach an apologist? Who is this mysterious group who challenges Jesus on the resurrection, but believes in God? We&#8217;ll tackle the Sadducees next with Jimmy Aiken. Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and we&#8217;re in the midst of three conversations with Jimmy Akin on some of the movements in the Jewish world of Jesus&#8217;s time. …

#230 Sadducees vs. Jesus - Jimmy Akin796d8751-f3b8-42f0-80f4-faf7662a2be6Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/16/20 More Than A Criminal Heart Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God wants you to have a heart like His. The Sermon on the Mount reveals the truth about our hearts: we need the Law. But God wants us to be free from the Law. Not by abolishing the Law, but by making our hearts like His. We can let Him do this by taking responsibility, taking action, and taking hold of the strength He offers. Mass Readings from February 16, 2020: Sirach 15:15-20 Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-341 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God wants you to have a heart like His. The Sermon on the Mount reveals the truth about our hearts: we need the Law. But God wants us to be free from the Law. Not by abolishing the Law, but by making our hearts like His. We can let Him do this by taking responsibility, taking action, and taking hold of the strength He offers. Mass Readings from February 16, 2020: Sirach 15:15-20 Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-341 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37

full02/16/20 More Than A Criminal Heart20f3a2a8-e267-47d2-b958-077a3f5ce137Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/16/20 More Than A Criminal Heart Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God wants you to have a heart like His. The Sermon on the Mount reveals the truth about our hearts: we need the Law. But God wants us to be free from the Law. Not by abolishing the Law, but by making our hearts like His. We can let Him do this by taking responsibility, taking action, and taking hold of the strength He offers. Mass Readings from February 16, 2020: Sirach 15:15-20 Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-341 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God wants you to have a heart like His. The Sermon on the Mount reveals the truth about our hearts: we need the Law. But God wants us to be free from the Law. Not by abolishing the Law, but by making our hearts like His. We can let Him do this by taking responsibility, taking action, and taking hold of the strength He offers. Mass Readings from February 16, 2020: Sirach 15:15-20 Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-341 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37

full02/16/20 More Than A Criminal Heartd09e8e2f-0fa7-4436-9c9d-eb9f4a50a727Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/16/20 More Than A Criminal Heart Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God wants you to have a heart like His. The Sermon on the Mount reveals the truth about our hearts: we need the Law. But God wants us to be free from the Law. Not by abolishing the Law, but by making our hearts like His. We can let Him do this by taking responsibility, taking action, and taking hold of the strength He offers. Mass Readings from February 16, 2020: Sirach 15:15-20 Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-341 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God wants you to have a heart like His. The Sermon on the Mount reveals the truth about our hearts: we need the Law. But God wants us to be free from the Law. Not by abolishing the Law, but by making our hearts like His. We can let Him do this by taking responsibility, taking action, and taking hold of the strength He offers. Mass Readings from February 16, 2020: Sirach 15:15-20 Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-341 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37

full02/16/20 More Than A Criminal Heart8e9e83d0-689f-4638-bdda-e57748b4fd6bMon, 17 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#129A: Esther part IIEsther 2:19-7:7 I respect each family's ages/stages of life so I have chosen to edit some of this story. Please go back and read the scriptures yourself and feel free to discuss with your kids as you see fit. We continue our story on Esther from last week. In today's story, we will hear how Esther has to make a serious decision; will she do what is right or that which she knows is wrong. Our story reminds us that perhaps God made her Queen at just the right time, in the right place, for this exact reason. We connect these dots to Kid's every day lives. I hope this facilitates some good conversations between you and your children.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with me, simply click the link kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esther 2:19-7:7 I respect each family's ages/stages of life so I have chosen to edit some of this story. Please go back and read the scriptures yourself and feel free to discuss with your kids as you see fit. We continue our story on Esther from last week. In today's story, we will hear how Esther has to make a serious decision; will she do what is right or that which she knows is wrong. Our story reminds us that perhaps God made her Queen at just the right time, in the right place, for this exact reason. We connect these dots to Kid's every day lives. I hope this facilitates some good conversations between you and your children.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with me, simply click the link kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#129A: Esther part II847b1657-01d2-4235-b37e-5d025af74026Sun, 16 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +00001406https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Your Desires and God’s Plans Are Different Just because you desire something deeply doesn’t mean it’s God’s plans for you. Sometimes our desires and God’s will are different. Our desires are not predictors of the future and they’re not the voice of God. We are supposed to tend to our desires and discern what is being revealed through them, but letting them dictate your path in life is not wise. Especially when it comes to romantic relationships, we tend to favor the decisions that would give us our desire. If the person you desire keeps coming up in prayer, it’s because you keep bringing him or her up. Don’t fool yourself. At the heart of this desire is probably a good longing for marriage and a family. Acknowledging the desire for what it is will help you make a more clear-headed decision regarding it. You may also have a desire to pursue a certain career path. If you want to sing, for example, do you want to spend every day singing and live the life of a singer? When you acknowledge the realistic lifestyle your dream job would entail, it often brings sobriety to your desire. If the desire still does not subside, don’t automatically assume it’s because it must be your destiny. Examine your past, your conscience, and the things that have influenced you. Examine the things that may have brought about this desire. This examination will teach you valuable things about yourself. Our desire for goodness and holiness is a good thing. We have these desires so we can learn more about what’s deepest in our hearts. So next time one of your recurring desires come back, go deeper and ask yourself, “What does this desire really reveal about me? What do I really want at the very core of it?” Bring it to prayer and God will reveal something very profound, as he has often been known to do.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Just because you desire something deeply doesn’t mean it’s God’s plans for you. Sometimes our desires and God’s will are different. Our desires are not predictors of the future and they’re not the voice of God. We are supposed to tend to our desires and discern what is being revealed through them, but letting them dictate your path in life is not wise. Especially when it comes to romantic relationships, we tend to favor the decisions that would give us our desire. If the person you desire keeps coming up in prayer, it’s because you keep bringing him or her up. Don’t fool yourself. At the heart of this desire is probably a good longing for marriage and a family. Acknowledging the desire for what it is will help you make a more clear-headed decision regarding it. You may also have a desire to pursue a certain career path. If you want to sing, for example, do you want to spend every day singing and live the life of a singer? When you acknowledge the realistic lifestyle your dream job would entail, it often brings sobriety to your desire. If the desire still does not subside, don’t automatically assume it’s because it must be your destiny. Examine your past, your conscience, and the things that have influenced you. Examine the things that may have brought about this desire. This examination will teach you valuable things about yourself. Our desire for goodness and holiness is a good thing. We have these desires so we can learn more about what’s deepest in our hearts. So next time one of your recurring desires come back, go deeper and ask yourself, “What does this desire really reveal about me? What do I really want at the very core of it?” Bring it to prayer and God will reveal something very profound, as he has often been known to do.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Your Desires and God’s Plans Are Differentd2205b7e-63a6-4ad3-8e95-277ff5235b6bThu, 13 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Your Desires and God’s Plans Are Different Just because you desire something deeply doesn’t mean it’s God’s plans for you. Sometimes our desires and God’s will are different. Our desires are not predictors of the future and they’re not the voice of God. We are supposed to tend to our desires and discern what is being revealed through them, but letting them dictate your path in life is not wise. Especially when it comes to romantic relationships, we tend to favor the decisions that would give us our desire. If the person you desire keeps coming up in prayer, it’s because you keep bringing him or her up. Don’t fool yourself. At the heart of this desire is probably a good longing for marriage and a family. Acknowledging the desire for what it is will help you make a more clear-headed decision regarding it. You may also have a desire to pursue a certain career path. If you want to sing, for example, do you want to spend every day singing and live the life of a singer? When you acknowledge the realistic lifestyle your dream job would entail, it often brings sobriety to your desire. If the desire still does not subside, don’t automatically assume it’s because it must be your destiny. Examine your past, your conscience, and the things that have influenced you. Examine the things that may have brought about this desire. This examination will teach you valuable things about yourself. Our desire for goodness and holiness is a good thing. We have these desires so we can learn more about what’s deepest in our hearts. So next time one of your recurring desires come back, go deeper and ask yourself, “What does this desire really reveal about me? What do I really want at the very core of it?” Bring it to prayer and God will reveal something very profound, as he has often been known to do.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Just because you desire something deeply doesn’t mean it’s God’s plans for you. Sometimes our desires and God’s will are different. Our desires are not predictors of the future and they’re not the voice of God. We are supposed to tend to our desires and discern what is being revealed through them, but letting them dictate your path in life is not wise. Especially when it comes to romantic relationships, we tend to favor the decisions that would give us our desire. If the person you desire keeps coming up in prayer, it’s because you keep bringing him or her up. Don’t fool yourself. At the heart of this desire is probably a good longing for marriage and a family. Acknowledging the desire for what it is will help you make a more clear-headed decision regarding it. You may also have a desire to pursue a certain career path. If you want to sing, for example, do you want to spend every day singing and live the life of a singer? When you acknowledge the realistic lifestyle your dream job would entail, it often brings sobriety to your desire. If the desire still does not subside, don’t automatically assume it’s because it must be your destiny. Examine your past, your conscience, and the things that have influenced you. Examine the things that may have brought about this desire. This examination will teach you valuable things about yourself. Our desire for goodness and holiness is a good thing. We have these desires so we can learn more about what’s deepest in our hearts. So next time one of your recurring desires come back, go deeper and ask yourself, “What does this desire really reveal about me? What do I really want at the very core of it?” Bring it to prayer and God will reveal something very profound, as he has often been known to do.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Your Desires and God’s Plans Are Different99fae49d-6a4b-44d2-9597-ba3cf073f7acThu, 13 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 2 – CreationGenesis 2

Genesis 2

fullGenesis 2 – Creation15763f6a-0cb5-412b-8660-4480e20a09f4Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:30:00 +0000664https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE47: The Solution To All Of Your ProblemsThis week's episode of The Diary of a CEO is all about breakdowns and problems and I delve into why only YOU have control over your thoughts. I discuss how we are obsessing over optimising our lives and the worrying increase in loneliness within the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of The Diary of a CEO is all about breakdowns and problems and I delve into why only YOU have control over your thoughts. I discuss how we are obsessing over optimising our lives and the worrying increase in loneliness within the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE47: The Solution To All Of Your Problems60e07734-baad-418e-a353-37d3a508c91eThu, 13 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +00002622https://216.73.216.191/allTags#229 Is Catholic Devotion to Relics Weird and Pagan? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.The Catholic devotion to relics is, for some, an embarrassment and an echo of pagan practices. Father Hugh Barbour explains what’s going on with this ancient Christian practice and why it is perfectly consistent with the teachings of Christ and the Apostles. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and maybe one of the things that we Catholics come into some criticism for, not maybe, we definitely come into some criticism for our attachment to relics. We&#8217;ll defend relics a little bit in this episode and here to do that is our good f…

The Catholic devotion to relics is, for some, an embarrassment and an echo of pagan practices. Father Hugh Barbour explains what’s going on with this ancient Christian practice and why it is perfectly consistent with the teachings of Christ and the Apostles. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and maybe one of the things that we Catholics come into some criticism for, not maybe, we definitely come into some criticism for our attachment to relics. We&#8217;ll defend relics a little bit in this episode and here to do that is our good f…

#229 Is Catholic Devotion to Relics Weird and Pagan? - Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem.f343f3a0-af26-45bc-8dfe-8b1b54834571Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/09/20 Good...For Nothing? Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Refuse to live as salt and light, and the Father remains unknown, unloved, and unglorified. God trusts us with being His representatives in this world. He has made us His and He has made us good. But to what end? God has made us good for a purpose. Do we live in such a way that we have been made good for nothing? Mass Readings from February 9, 2020: Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalms 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-91 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Refuse to live as salt and light, and the Father remains unknown, unloved, and unglorified. God trusts us with being His representatives in this world. He has made us His and He has made us good. But to what end? God has made us good for a purpose. Do we live in such a way that we have been made good for nothing? Mass Readings from February 9, 2020: Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalms 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-91 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16 Download the Homily Study

full02/09/20 Good...For Nothing?81a1f3b0-a615-49a9-a033-bca3b6d9f212Mon, 10 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/09/20 Good...For Nothing? Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Refuse to live as salt and light, and the Father remains unknown, unloved, and unglorified. God trusts us with being His representatives in this world. He has made us His and He has made us good. But to what end? God has made us good for a purpose. Do we live in such a way that we have been made good for nothing? Mass Readings from February 9, 2020: Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalms 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-91 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Refuse to live as salt and light, and the Father remains unknown, unloved, and unglorified. God trusts us with being His representatives in this world. He has made us His and He has made us good. But to what end? God has made us good for a purpose. Do we live in such a way that we have been made good for nothing? Mass Readings from February 9, 2020: Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalms 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-91 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16 Download the Homily Study

full02/09/20 Good...For Nothing?0d0a3dc7-e503-490b-92b9-f35d1f23b53dMon, 10 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/09/20 Good...For Nothing? Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Refuse to live as salt and light, and the Father remains unknown, unloved, and unglorified. God trusts us with being His representatives in this world. He has made us His and He has made us good. But to what end? God has made us good for a purpose. Do we live in such a way that we have been made good for nothing? Mass Readings from February 9, 2020: Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalms 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-91 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Refuse to live as salt and light, and the Father remains unknown, unloved, and unglorified. God trusts us with being His representatives in this world. He has made us His and He has made us good. But to what end? God has made us good for a purpose. Do we live in such a way that we have been made good for nothing? Mass Readings from February 9, 2020: Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalms 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-91 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16 Download the Homily Study

full02/09/20 Good...For Nothing?8feb9434-0065-4729-923b-d02137045628Mon, 10 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEven More Questions from the Internet about Priests Fr. Mike follows up on his episode “Answering the Internet’s Most Asked Questions about Priests” with answers to even more questions from the internet about priests. Here he answers questions like: How do you bless holy water? Are priests allowed to drink alcohol? Where do priests live? Do priests go to confession? Are monks and friars priests? Do priests take a vow of poverty? Where do priests go to school? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike follows up on his episode “Answering the Internet’s Most Asked Questions about Priests” with answers to even more questions from the internet about priests. Here he answers questions like: How do you bless holy water? Are priests allowed to drink alcohol? Where do priests live? Do priests go to confession? Are monks and friars priests? Do priests take a vow of poverty? Where do priests go to school? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullEven More Questions from the Internet about Priests6668ad00-1e12-4e38-b24b-366f861ee70aThu, 06 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEven More Questions from the Internet about Priests Fr. Mike follows up on his episode “Answering the Internet’s Most Asked Questions about Priests” with answers to even more questions from the internet about priests. Here he answers questions like: How do you bless holy water? Are priests allowed to drink alcohol? Where do priests live? Do priests go to confession? Are monks and friars priests? Do priests take a vow of poverty? Where do priests go to school? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike follows up on his episode “Answering the Internet’s Most Asked Questions about Priests” with answers to even more questions from the internet about priests. Here he answers questions like: How do you bless holy water? Are priests allowed to drink alcohol? Where do priests live? Do priests go to confession? Are monks and friars priests? Do priests take a vow of poverty? Where do priests go to school? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullEven More Questions from the Internet about Priestsf1acf642-780a-47f6-9e4b-623fe0d15055Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenesis 1 – CreationGenesis 1

Genesis 1

fullGenesis 1 – Creation6922802d-e3dd-455e-880d-6562ef794143Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:30:00 +0000683https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Telling the Story of God’s Love Fr. Mike speaks about evangelization, new media, and telling the story of God’s love at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. Addressing future pastors, he tells them “the heart of your formation is to become a dad” to your parishioners. He encourages them to use the same motto they use at the Newman Center of the University of Minnesota, Duluth, where he serves as campus minister. The motto he shares with students there is “See a need, fill a need.”&nbsp; In other words, you don’t have to wait for permission to share the gospel, to be charitable, or to do good. Evangelization in the new world is at its heart no different than it’s always been. As Pope St. Paul VI shared in Evangelii Nuntiandi, if you’re baptized, you’ve been anointed to spread the gospel. And as Christ says when commissioning the apostles: “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samar′ia and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Christ is saying it’s our job to continue his mission.&nbsp; But it’s not all about going out. We also need to go in, to look inward. Before we go out to evangelize, we need to invite Christ into our hearts. What does it mean to know him? And what does all of this have to do with new media? It’s all connected because of one word: story. Evangelization is about telling the story of God’s love as you have experienced it, and new media is just a new medium for spreading that centuries-old message, the kerygma.&nbsp; How do you become a Catholic speaker? “Well, you get baptized and then you start talking” Fr. Mike says. Opportunities will come, but your first yes has to be to Christ. And the opportunities don’t have to be to speak to thousands of people thousands of miles away. Saying yes to Christ means being willing to talk about him to one person one block or one house away, or just to the person in front of you. Just as it starts with a personal encounter with Christ, the next step is to tell the story of God’s love for you to one person.&nbsp; So how do we evangelize with new media? We don’t if we aren’t willing to do it without new media.&nbsp; Also, getting into new media requires more than a person sitting in his living room sharing his opinion on something. It requires an entire Church community, and you. The speaker speaks, the team puts everything together, but the most important piece is the person who shares the video, program, podcast, or article with someone they know and love. Check out St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and their John Cardinal Foley Chair of Homiletics &amp; Social Communications Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike speaks about evangelization, new media, and telling the story of God’s love at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. Addressing future pastors, he tells them “the heart of your formation is to become a dad” to your parishioners. He encourages them to use the same motto they use at the Newman Center of the University of Minnesota, Duluth, where he serves as campus minister. The motto he shares with students there is “See a need, fill a need.”&nbsp; In other words, you don’t have to wait for permission to share the gospel, to be charitable, or to do good. Evangelization in the new world is at its heart no different than it’s always been. As Pope St. Paul VI shared in Evangelii Nuntiandi, if you’re baptized, you’ve been anointed to spread the gospel. And as Christ says when commissioning the apostles: “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samar′ia and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Christ is saying it’s our job to continue his mission.&nbsp; But it’s not all about going out. We also need to go in, to look inward. Before we go out to evangelize, we need to invite Christ into our hearts. What does it mean to know him? And what does all of this have to do with new media? It’s all connected because of one word: story. Evangelization is about telling the story of God’s love as you have experienced it, and new media is just a new medium for spreading that centuries-old message, the kerygma.&nbsp; How do you become a Catholic speaker? “Well, you get baptized and then you start talking” Fr. Mike says. Opportunities will come, but your first yes has to be to Christ. And the opportunities don’t have to be to speak to thousands of people thousands of miles away. Saying yes to Christ means being willing to talk about him to one person one block or one house away, or just to the person in front of you. Just as it starts with a personal encounter with Christ, the next step is to tell the story of God’s love for you to one person.&nbsp; So how do we evangelize with new media? We don’t if we aren’t willing to do it without new media.&nbsp; Also, getting into new media requires more than a person sitting in his living room sharing his opinion on something. It requires an entire Church community, and you. The speaker speaks, the team puts everything together, but the most important piece is the person who shares the video, program, podcast, or article with someone they know and love. Check out St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and their John Cardinal Foley Chair of Homiletics &amp; Social Communications Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBONUS: Telling the Story of God’s Love7d3cd6d5-4b78-47cd-b5f7-1b0911d4ee45Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBONUS: Telling the Story of God’s Love Fr. Mike speaks about evangelization, new media, and telling the story of God’s love at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. Addressing future pastors, he tells them “the heart of your formation is to become a dad” to your parishioners. He encourages them to use the same motto they use at the Newman Center of the University of Minnesota, Duluth, where he serves as campus minister. The motto he shares with students there is “See a need, fill a need.”&nbsp; In other words, you don’t have to wait for permission to share the gospel, to be charitable, or to do good. Evangelization in the new world is at its heart no different than it’s always been. As Pope St. Paul VI shared in Evangelii Nuntiandi, if you’re baptized, you’ve been anointed to spread the gospel. And as Christ says when commissioning the apostles: “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samar′ia and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Christ is saying it’s our job to continue his mission.&nbsp; But it’s not all about going out. We also need to go in, to look inward. Before we go out to evangelize, we need to invite Christ into our hearts. What does it mean to know him? And what does all of this have to do with new media? It’s all connected because of one word: story. Evangelization is about telling the story of God’s love as you have experienced it, and new media is just a new medium for spreading that centuries-old message, the kerygma.&nbsp; How do you become a Catholic speaker? “Well, you get baptized and then you start talking” Fr. Mike says. Opportunities will come, but your first yes has to be to Christ. And the opportunities don’t have to be to speak to thousands of people thousands of miles away. Saying yes to Christ means being willing to talk about him to one person one block or one house away, or just to the person in front of you. Just as it starts with a personal encounter with Christ, the next step is to tell the story of God’s love for you to one person.&nbsp; So how do we evangelize with new media? We don’t if we aren’t willing to do it without new media.&nbsp; Also, getting into new media requires more than a person sitting in his living room sharing his opinion on something. It requires an entire Church community, and you. The speaker speaks, the team puts everything together, but the most important piece is the person who shares the video, program, podcast, or article with someone they know and love. Check out St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and their John Cardinal Foley Chair of Homiletics &amp; Social Communications Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike speaks about evangelization, new media, and telling the story of God’s love at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. Addressing future pastors, he tells them “the heart of your formation is to become a dad” to your parishioners. He encourages them to use the same motto they use at the Newman Center of the University of Minnesota, Duluth, where he serves as campus minister. The motto he shares with students there is “See a need, fill a need.”&nbsp; In other words, you don’t have to wait for permission to share the gospel, to be charitable, or to do good. Evangelization in the new world is at its heart no different than it’s always been. As Pope St. Paul VI shared in Evangelii Nuntiandi, if you’re baptized, you’ve been anointed to spread the gospel. And as Christ says when commissioning the apostles: “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samar′ia and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Christ is saying it’s our job to continue his mission.&nbsp; But it’s not all about going out. We also need to go in, to look inward. Before we go out to evangelize, we need to invite Christ into our hearts. What does it mean to know him? And what does all of this have to do with new media? It’s all connected because of one word: story. Evangelization is about telling the story of God’s love as you have experienced it, and new media is just a new medium for spreading that centuries-old message, the kerygma.&nbsp; How do you become a Catholic speaker? “Well, you get baptized and then you start talking” Fr. Mike says. Opportunities will come, but your first yes has to be to Christ. And the opportunities don’t have to be to speak to thousands of people thousands of miles away. Saying yes to Christ means being willing to talk about him to one person one block or one house away, or just to the person in front of you. Just as it starts with a personal encounter with Christ, the next step is to tell the story of God’s love for you to one person.&nbsp; So how do we evangelize with new media? We don’t if we aren’t willing to do it without new media.&nbsp; Also, getting into new media requires more than a person sitting in his living room sharing his opinion on something. It requires an entire Church community, and you. The speaker speaks, the team puts everything together, but the most important piece is the person who shares the video, program, podcast, or article with someone they know and love. Check out St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and their John Cardinal Foley Chair of Homiletics &amp; Social Communications Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBONUS: Telling the Story of God’s Lovedf4a4fc5-18af-4ae2-ba54-2bc6b4a020a7Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE46: Diane Modahl - Doping, Defeat and DeterminationHow would you feel if your career, the career you’ve worked at all your life, was suddenly destroyed? This is how my next guest on The Diary of a CEO felt when her whole world came tumbling down due to a fatal error. Diane is truly inspirational. Her... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you feel if your career, the career you’ve worked at all your life, was suddenly destroyed? This is how my next guest on The Diary of a CEO felt when her whole world came tumbling down due to a fatal error. Diane is truly inspirational. Her... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE46: Diane Modahl - Doping, Defeat and Determinationc694a096-dbb7-4bad-a6bb-1d36d25f49ecMon, 03 Feb 2020 02:00:00 +00004000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#128A: Esther part IEsther 1-2:18 By listener request, we are doing the story of Esther. There is so much to be learned that we had to split this into 2 parts. I respect each families ages/stages of life so I have chosen to edit some parts for the kids. Please feel free to read the scriptures yourself and discuss it as you see fit for your family.&nbsp; To connect with me, simply go to kbspodcast.com &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esther 1-2:18 By listener request, we are doing the story of Esther. There is so much to be learned that we had to split this into 2 parts. I respect each families ages/stages of life so I have chosen to edit some parts for the kids. Please feel free to read the scriptures yourself and discuss it as you see fit for your family.&nbsp; To connect with me, simply go to kbspodcast.com &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#128A: Esther part I8a8b5886-f504-4e0d-8d31-3d2e34eb2d07Sun, 02 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000703https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/02/20 Underestimated: Unimpressive Homily from the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Unimpressive does not mean unimportant. Most of life is made up of unimpressive moments and unimpressive seasons. If we are constantly waiting for the next “peak moment“ we will miss out on most of life…and also most peak moments. Mass Readings from February 2, 2020: Malachi 3:1-4 Psalms 24:7-10Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Unimpressive does not mean unimportant. Most of life is made up of unimpressive moments and unimpressive seasons. If we are constantly waiting for the next “peak moment“ we will miss out on most of life…and also most peak moments. Mass Readings from February 2, 2020: Malachi 3:1-4 Psalms 24:7-10Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 Download the Homily Study

full02/02/20 Underestimated: Unimpressive9191b48c-e832-4015-855c-acce116c82e5Sun, 02 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/02/20 Underestimated: Unimpressive Homily from the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Unimpressive does not mean unimportant. Most of life is made up of unimpressive moments and unimpressive seasons. If we are constantly waiting for the next “peak moment“ we will miss out on most of life…and also most peak moments. Mass Readings from February 2, 2020: Malachi 3:1-4 Psalms 24:7-10Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Unimpressive does not mean unimportant. Most of life is made up of unimpressive moments and unimpressive seasons. If we are constantly waiting for the next “peak moment“ we will miss out on most of life…and also most peak moments. Mass Readings from February 2, 2020: Malachi 3:1-4 Psalms 24:7-10Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 Download the Homily Study

full02/02/20 Underestimated: Unimpressive7845f843-da03-42c0-99d9-3fb6edb9d1a6Sun, 02 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/02/20 Underestimated: Unimpressive Homily from the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Unimpressive does not mean unimportant. Most of life is made up of unimpressive moments and unimpressive seasons. If we are constantly waiting for the next “peak moment“ we will miss out on most of life…and also most peak moments. Mass Readings from February 2, 2020: Malachi 3:1-4 Psalms 24:7-10Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Unimpressive does not mean unimportant. Most of life is made up of unimpressive moments and unimpressive seasons. If we are constantly waiting for the next “peak moment“ we will miss out on most of life…and also most peak moments. Mass Readings from February 2, 2020: Malachi 3:1-4 Psalms 24:7-10Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 Download the Homily Study

full02/02/20 Underestimated: Unimpressive7de081f5-2c00-40d0-b5ac-a0c952bd30c6Sun, 02 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAnswering the Internet’s Most Asked Questions About Priests Fr. Mike is at the library of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, and he’s answering the most asked questions about priests and the priesthood—according to the internet. He answers great questions like: Do priests get paid? Do they get married? Do they pay taxes? How do priests become bishops? Why do they wear black? Why do they kiss the altar? And more … Fr. Mike is visiting St. Charles Seminary to give a talk on evangelization and new media. The talk will be posted on Ascension Presents. So stay tuned to catch it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike is at the library of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, and he’s answering the most asked questions about priests and the priesthood—according to the internet. He answers great questions like: Do priests get paid? Do they get married? Do they pay taxes? How do priests become bishops? Why do they wear black? Why do they kiss the altar? And more … Fr. Mike is visiting St. Charles Seminary to give a talk on evangelization and new media. The talk will be posted on Ascension Presents. So stay tuned to catch it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAnswering the Internet’s Most Asked Questions About Priests4abff5a5-b82e-4f07-af9e-adf55f56d6b3Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAnswering the Internet’s Most Asked Questions About Priests Fr. Mike is at the library of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, and he’s answering the most asked questions about priests and the priesthood—according to the internet. He answers great questions like: Do priests get paid? Do they get married? Do they pay taxes? How do priests become bishops? Why do they wear black? Why do they kiss the altar? And more … Fr. Mike is visiting St. Charles Seminary to give a talk on evangelization and new media. The talk will be posted on Ascension Presents. So stay tuned to catch it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike is at the library of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, and he’s answering the most asked questions about priests and the priesthood—according to the internet. He answers great questions like: Do priests get paid? Do they get married? Do they pay taxes? How do priests become bishops? Why do they wear black? Why do they kiss the altar? And more … Fr. Mike is visiting St. Charles Seminary to give a talk on evangelization and new media. The talk will be posted on Ascension Presents. So stay tuned to catch it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAnswering the Internet’s Most Asked Questions About Priests6d94b8f4-5f67-4ac2-9c27-87d467f56c3dThu, 30 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGalatians 6 – ClosingGalatians 6

Galatians 6

fullGalatians 6 – Closing7cb4b50d-6286-4ea3-beb7-02874ec4696aThu, 30 Jan 2020 13:30:00 +0000651https://216.73.216.191/allTags#228 Do Catholics = Pharisees? - Jimmy AkinIf anyone can be said to be the villain of the Gospels, it’s the Pharisees. Sometimes fellow Christians will label Catholics as Pharisees. So, who were they? Where did they come from? And what should we make of their interactions with Jesus? The Pharisees get a bad rap. Do they deserve it? Up next with Jimmy Akin. Cy: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and the villains of the piece in the New Testament are often the Pharisees. We welcome Jimmy Akin, whose book, The Bible is a Catholic Book, covers some of what Jimmy knows about New Testament t…

If anyone can be said to be the villain of the Gospels, it’s the Pharisees. Sometimes fellow Christians will label Catholics as Pharisees. So, who were they? Where did they come from? And what should we make of their interactions with Jesus? The Pharisees get a bad rap. Do they deserve it? Up next with Jimmy Akin. Cy: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and the villains of the piece in the New Testament are often the Pharisees. We welcome Jimmy Akin, whose book, The Bible is a Catholic Book, covers some of what Jimmy knows about New Testament t…

#228 Do Catholics = Pharisees? - Jimmy Akinb4866cb6-26e0-49a3-8cb3-a64b752eedb8Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#227 Are Christians Crazy to Call God Their Friend? - John CuddebackClaiming friendship with God is a good way to get mocked by the “wise” of the world. But it is a central claim of Christianity. How do we make sense of it? Cy: Is friendship with God really possible? Philosophy professor John Cuddeback next. Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Sometimes in apologetics we might spend much of our time explaining and defending the controversial aspects of Christian life, and can maybe not get around to explaining and defending the most beautiful teachings of Christ and His Church, and those might be the very ones …

Claiming friendship with God is a good way to get mocked by the “wise” of the world. But it is a central claim of Christianity. How do we make sense of it? Cy: Is friendship with God really possible? Philosophy professor John Cuddeback next. Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Sometimes in apologetics we might spend much of our time explaining and defending the controversial aspects of Christian life, and can maybe not get around to explaining and defending the most beautiful teachings of Christ and His Church, and those might be the very ones …

#227 Are Christians Crazy to Call God Their Friend? - John Cuddeback8da2c8c7-4bc0-4c2f-be29-27b1bc716c5aWed, 29 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/26/20 Underestimated: Silence is Not Absence Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not underestimate what God is doing when it seems like God is doing nothing. There are seasons of silence, and hiddenness, and brokenness in all of our lives. These times are not just useful, they are necessary for us to become the kind of people God needs us to be. Mass Readings from January 26, 2020: Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-141 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4:12-23 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not underestimate what God is doing when it seems like God is doing nothing. There are seasons of silence, and hiddenness, and brokenness in all of our lives. These times are not just useful, they are necessary for us to become the kind of people God needs us to be. Mass Readings from January 26, 2020: Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-141 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4:12-23 Download the Homily Study

full01/26/20 Underestimated: Silence is Not Absence6090e061-233f-4140-8e59-ad13aa8442b7Sun, 26 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/26/20 Underestimated: Silence is Not Absence Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not underestimate what God is doing when it seems like God is doing nothing. There are seasons of silence, and hiddenness, and brokenness in all of our lives. These times are not just useful, they are necessary for us to become the kind of people God needs us to be. Mass Readings from January 26, 2020: Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-141 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4:12-23 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not underestimate what God is doing when it seems like God is doing nothing. There are seasons of silence, and hiddenness, and brokenness in all of our lives. These times are not just useful, they are necessary for us to become the kind of people God needs us to be. Mass Readings from January 26, 2020: Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-141 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4:12-23 Download the Homily Study

full01/26/20 Underestimated: Silence is Not Absence511ae1ad-f3a9-4059-8056-78e44f91ffceSun, 26 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/26/20 Underestimated: Silence is Not Absence Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not underestimate what God is doing when it seems like God is doing nothing. There are seasons of silence, and hiddenness, and brokenness in all of our lives. These times are not just useful, they are necessary for us to become the kind of people God needs us to be. Mass Readings from January 26, 2020: Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-141 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4:12-23 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do not underestimate what God is doing when it seems like God is doing nothing. There are seasons of silence, and hiddenness, and brokenness in all of our lives. These times are not just useful, they are necessary for us to become the kind of people God needs us to be. Mass Readings from January 26, 2020: Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-141 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4:12-23 Download the Homily Study

full01/26/20 Underestimated: Silence is Not Absence51b621df-9ec7-4845-bf74-62b6b1c5b1d1Sun, 26 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs Swearing a Sin? Fr. Mike comments on whether swearing, as in using vulgar language, is a sin. He gives three times when using vulgar words can be sinful: If I use the vulgar word against someone, directing it toward them If I use a word connected to a sexual act, because sex between persons is meant to be holy and reserved for spousal love If I use a vulgar word in public, since it can scandalize people—especially if young ones are present. Remember that we are called to always be charitable. Our words mean something. We are called to build people up, not bring them down. The words we choose reflect and express what’s in our hearts “for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks” (Luke 6:45). What do you want to express, words that are at best crude or words that build people up?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike comments on whether swearing, as in using vulgar language, is a sin. He gives three times when using vulgar words can be sinful: If I use the vulgar word against someone, directing it toward them If I use a word connected to a sexual act, because sex between persons is meant to be holy and reserved for spousal love If I use a vulgar word in public, since it can scandalize people—especially if young ones are present. Remember that we are called to always be charitable. Our words mean something. We are called to build people up, not bring them down. The words we choose reflect and express what’s in our hearts “for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks” (Luke 6:45). What do you want to express, words that are at best crude or words that build people up?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs Swearing a Sin?0f4ac13d-d611-49ae-8cd7-3c794158b3a0Thu, 23 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs Swearing a Sin? Fr. Mike comments on whether swearing, as in using vulgar language, is a sin. He gives three times when using vulgar words can be sinful: If I use the vulgar word against someone, directing it toward them If I use a word connected to a sexual act, because sex between persons is meant to be holy and reserved for spousal love If I use a vulgar word in public, since it can scandalize people—especially if young ones are present. Remember that we are called to always be charitable. Our words mean something. We are called to build people up, not bring them down. The words we choose reflect and express what’s in our hearts “for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks” (Luke 6:45). What do you want to express, words that are at best crude or words that build people up?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike comments on whether swearing, as in using vulgar language, is a sin. He gives three times when using vulgar words can be sinful: If I use the vulgar word against someone, directing it toward them If I use a word connected to a sexual act, because sex between persons is meant to be holy and reserved for spousal love If I use a vulgar word in public, since it can scandalize people—especially if young ones are present. Remember that we are called to always be charitable. Our words mean something. We are called to build people up, not bring them down. The words we choose reflect and express what’s in our hearts “for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks” (Luke 6:45). What do you want to express, words that are at best crude or words that build people up?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs Swearing a Sin?6b194bbb-0e0f-488a-aa26-4392783a1252Thu, 23 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSermon - New BeginningsSermon

Sermon

fullSermon - New Beginnings769671e5-b02b-4caa-b6da-0c5792fb21f6Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:30:00 +00001693https://216.73.216.191/allTags#226 Pro-Life Bootcamp - Trent HornThe man who wrote the book Persuasive Pro-Life gives us a primer on how to share arguments against abortion. Use these effective techniques to move yourself and others closer to the truth about tiny, little, unborn people. Pro-life boot camp with Trent Horn right now. Cy: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and in studio with me today, our good friend Trent Horn, author of many things, including a book called Persuasive Pro-life. We thought with Trent, we&#8217;d take this opportunity to do a little pro-life boot camp, get the basics about how …

The man who wrote the book Persuasive Pro-Life gives us a primer on how to share arguments against abortion. Use these effective techniques to move yourself and others closer to the truth about tiny, little, unborn people. Pro-life boot camp with Trent Horn right now. Cy: Hello, and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host, and in studio with me today, our good friend Trent Horn, author of many things, including a book called Persuasive Pro-life. We thought with Trent, we&#8217;d take this opportunity to do a little pro-life boot camp, get the basics about how …

#226 Pro-Life Bootcamp - Trent Hornbf7f5971-eab2-44fa-80e4-dc77f3a3dd09Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/19/20 Underestimated: Single Unifying Principle Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The single unifying principle unites all of the various threads of our life into one whole image. It is “too little” to remain who you are instead of becoming who God needs you to be. Mass Readings from January 19, 2020: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The single unifying principle unites all of the various threads of our life into one whole image. It is “too little” to remain who you are instead of becoming who God needs you to be. Mass Readings from January 19, 2020: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34 Download the Homily Study

full01/19/20 Underestimated: Single Unifying Principlee2c81115-a898-4243-8664-ec8e59e9d622Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/19/20 Underestimated: Single Unifying Principle Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The single unifying principle unites all of the various threads of our life into one whole image. It is “too little” to remain who you are instead of becoming who God needs you to be. Mass Readings from January 19, 2020: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The single unifying principle unites all of the various threads of our life into one whole image. It is “too little” to remain who you are instead of becoming who God needs you to be. Mass Readings from January 19, 2020: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34 Download the Homily Study

full01/19/20 Underestimated: Single Unifying Principle663d131a-4fea-4458-b3c8-f7403fdfcc65Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/19/20 Underestimated: Single Unifying Principle Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The single unifying principle unites all of the various threads of our life into one whole image. It is “too little” to remain who you are instead of becoming who God needs you to be. Mass Readings from January 19, 2020: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The single unifying principle unites all of the various threads of our life into one whole image. It is “too little” to remain who you are instead of becoming who God needs you to be. Mass Readings from January 19, 2020: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-101 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34 Download the Homily Study

full01/19/20 Underestimated: Single Unifying Principle21fa4624-d726-4373-ae18-eff9d2ad65abMon, 20 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#127A: Muddy Eyes part IIJohn 9:24-38&nbsp; &amp; John 20:30-31 We pick up from last week's story where Jesus healed the blind man. In this part of our story, we will hear how Jesus performed miracles so that we can know Him. He leaves us stories about himself, and wants us to know Him. He doesn't play hide and seek with us, hoping we never find Him.&nbsp; To connect with me, simply click the link kbspodcast.com &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 9:24-38&nbsp; &amp; John 20:30-31 We pick up from last week's story where Jesus healed the blind man. In this part of our story, we will hear how Jesus performed miracles so that we can know Him. He leaves us stories about himself, and wants us to know Him. He doesn't play hide and seek with us, hoping we never find Him.&nbsp; To connect with me, simply click the link kbspodcast.com &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#127A: Muddy Eyes part IIe9cf641e-12ed-424d-8803-09910235409eSun, 19 Jan 2020 21:00:00 +0000480https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Is Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain Wrong? There is a beauty in the fact that God shares his very name with us. He gives us his name so that we can call upon him in prayer, hold him in our hearts, and know we are not alone. Today, Fr. Mike discusses the importance of reverencing this name. While the world throws this holy title around, we are called to have awareness of the power and the goodness of God. Fr. Mike explains that in recognizing the meaning of names like God, Jesus, and Mary, we honor them and all they offer us. As we walk through life as God’s children, his name should never be regarded as an afterthought but instead considered one of the greatest gifts he has granted us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

There is a beauty in the fact that God shares his very name with us. He gives us his name so that we can call upon him in prayer, hold him in our hearts, and know we are not alone. Today, Fr. Mike discusses the importance of reverencing this name. While the world throws this holy title around, we are called to have awareness of the power and the goodness of God. Fr. Mike explains that in recognizing the meaning of names like God, Jesus, and Mary, we honor them and all they offer us. As we walk through life as God’s children, his name should never be regarded as an afterthought but instead considered one of the greatest gifts he has granted us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Is Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain Wrong?c95106b5-0892-4f80-8d08-8af9c3cadbcaThu, 16 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Is Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain Wrong? There is a beauty in the fact that God shares his very name with us. He gives us his name so that we can call upon him in prayer, hold him in our hearts, and know we are not alone. Today, Fr. Mike discusses the importance of reverencing this name. While the world throws this holy title around, we are called to have awareness of the power and the goodness of God. Fr. Mike explains that in recognizing the meaning of names like God, Jesus, and Mary, we honor them and all they offer us. As we walk through life as God’s children, his name should never be regarded as an afterthought but instead considered one of the greatest gifts he has granted us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

There is a beauty in the fact that God shares his very name with us. He gives us his name so that we can call upon him in prayer, hold him in our hearts, and know we are not alone. Today, Fr. Mike discusses the importance of reverencing this name. While the world throws this holy title around, we are called to have awareness of the power and the goodness of God. Fr. Mike explains that in recognizing the meaning of names like God, Jesus, and Mary, we honor them and all they offer us. As we walk through life as God’s children, his name should never be regarded as an afterthought but instead considered one of the greatest gifts he has granted us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Is Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain Wrong?6b0b16a5-ead9-4af0-8fb4-dcf1c4e3d1c8Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGalatians 4 – Two Covenants Galatians 5

Galatians 5

fullGalatians 4 – Two Covenants a33ff6ba-64b2-45e8-93c8-cafb6e0df949Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:30:00 +0000797https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE45: I Have NEVER Shared This Before.In the first episode of 2020 of The Diary of a CEO, I share a very personal extract from my diary 8 years ago which I’ve NEVER shared before, and discuss the time I’ve recently spent alone in the Indonesian Jungle. I also explain why it’s important to... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first episode of 2020 of The Diary of a CEO, I share a very personal extract from my diary 8 years ago which I’ve NEVER shared before, and discuss the time I’ve recently spent alone in the Indonesian Jungle. I also explain why it’s important to... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE45: I Have NEVER Shared This Before.b5683101-8d0d-4928-948a-bdd1e017a607Thu, 16 Jan 2020 02:00:00 +00003002https://216.73.216.191/allTags#225 Why Protestant Arguments for Sola Scriptura Fail - Karlo BroussardAs we wrap up our conversations with Karlo Broussard on his book Meeting the Protestant Challenge, he asks: How can the Catholic Church teach that we need Tradition as well as Scripture when the Bible says that Scripture is sufficient? And how can the Catholic Church teach that Scripture is not our sole infallible source for doctrine when the book of Acts praises the Bereans for using Scripture alone to determine the truth? Cy: Do Protestant arguments for sola scriptura succeed? Next with Karlo Broussard. Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Toda…

As we wrap up our conversations with Karlo Broussard on his book Meeting the Protestant Challenge, he asks: How can the Catholic Church teach that we need Tradition as well as Scripture when the Bible says that Scripture is sufficient? And how can the Catholic Church teach that Scripture is not our sole infallible source for doctrine when the book of Acts praises the Bereans for using Scripture alone to determine the truth? Cy: Do Protestant arguments for sola scriptura succeed? Next with Karlo Broussard. Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. Toda…

#225 Why Protestant Arguments for Sola Scriptura Fail - Karlo Broussard6e79879d-d1bc-41ed-aa06-4a7db686bdcfWed, 15 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Catholics Should Connect with Others There’s justice and prudence and temperance and fortitude, faith, and hope, and love. But do you recall the social virtues at all? Thankfulness and affability are some social virtues that show us how Catholics should connect with others in social situations. Thankfulness is the social virtue by which we acknowledge people and their generosity. It’s not just a customary expression of thanks when someone does something nice. It means going out of your way to show people your gratitude for them going out of their way for you. Affability is another word for approachability. It means you’re free to talk and free to help. You don’t mind people knocking on your door to tell you something. It is another social virtue that makes us put others before ourselves. Being introverted is not an excuse to avoid these virtues. An introverted person can most certainly have a heart focused on other people, and that is what’s at the heart of the social virtues. You may think these virtues aren’t as important as the others since they are not so explicitly mentioned in Scripture. In fact they are. Remember the parable of the lepers in Luke 17:11-19. Jesus heals ten lepers, and only one returns to thank him. Jesus asks, “Where are the other nine?” Likewise, Jesus regularly healed those who approached him out of the blue, showing affability. Jesus showed the social virtues, and so should we. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

There’s justice and prudence and temperance and fortitude, faith, and hope, and love. But do you recall the social virtues at all? Thankfulness and affability are some social virtues that show us how Catholics should connect with others in social situations. Thankfulness is the social virtue by which we acknowledge people and their generosity. It’s not just a customary expression of thanks when someone does something nice. It means going out of your way to show people your gratitude for them going out of their way for you. Affability is another word for approachability. It means you’re free to talk and free to help. You don’t mind people knocking on your door to tell you something. It is another social virtue that makes us put others before ourselves. Being introverted is not an excuse to avoid these virtues. An introverted person can most certainly have a heart focused on other people, and that is what’s at the heart of the social virtues. You may think these virtues aren’t as important as the others since they are not so explicitly mentioned in Scripture. In fact they are. Remember the parable of the lepers in Luke 17:11-19. Jesus heals ten lepers, and only one returns to thank him. Jesus asks, “Where are the other nine?” Likewise, Jesus regularly healed those who approached him out of the blue, showing affability. Jesus showed the social virtues, and so should we. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Catholics Should Connect with Others1ae3a949-cfd3-47af-9377-8fbd7b524755Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Catholics Should Connect with Others There’s justice and prudence and temperance and fortitude, faith, and hope, and love. But do you recall the social virtues at all? Thankfulness and affability are some social virtues that show us how Catholics should connect with others in social situations. Thankfulness is the social virtue by which we acknowledge people and their generosity. It’s not just a customary expression of thanks when someone does something nice. It means going out of your way to show people your gratitude for them going out of their way for you. Affability is another word for approachability. It means you’re free to talk and free to help. You don’t mind people knocking on your door to tell you something. It is another social virtue that makes us put others before ourselves. Being introverted is not an excuse to avoid these virtues. An introverted person can most certainly have a heart focused on other people, and that is what’s at the heart of the social virtues. You may think these virtues aren’t as important as the others since they are not so explicitly mentioned in Scripture. In fact they are. Remember the parable of the lepers in Luke 17:11-19. Jesus heals ten lepers, and only one returns to thank him. Jesus asks, “Where are the other nine?” Likewise, Jesus regularly healed those who approached him out of the blue, showing affability. Jesus showed the social virtues, and so should we. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

There’s justice and prudence and temperance and fortitude, faith, and hope, and love. But do you recall the social virtues at all? Thankfulness and affability are some social virtues that show us how Catholics should connect with others in social situations. Thankfulness is the social virtue by which we acknowledge people and their generosity. It’s not just a customary expression of thanks when someone does something nice. It means going out of your way to show people your gratitude for them going out of their way for you. Affability is another word for approachability. It means you’re free to talk and free to help. You don’t mind people knocking on your door to tell you something. It is another social virtue that makes us put others before ourselves. Being introverted is not an excuse to avoid these virtues. An introverted person can most certainly have a heart focused on other people, and that is what’s at the heart of the social virtues. You may think these virtues aren’t as important as the others since they are not so explicitly mentioned in Scripture. In fact they are. Remember the parable of the lepers in Luke 17:11-19. Jesus heals ten lepers, and only one returns to thank him. Jesus asks, “Where are the other nine?” Likewise, Jesus regularly healed those who approached him out of the blue, showing affability. Jesus showed the social virtues, and so should we. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Catholics Should Connect with Others16fabf12-55d1-450a-8e30-609b940a9b42Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGalatians 4 – Two CovenantsGalatians 4

Galatians 4

fullGalatians 4 – Two Covenantsa4b288fc-e323-489d-96dd-7176fb48a67fThu, 09 Jan 2020 13:30:00 +0000784https://216.73.216.191/allTags#224 Can We Know We’re Going to Heaven? - Karlo BroussardAs we continue our conversations about his book Meeting the Protestant Challenge, Karlo Broussard asks: How can the Catholic Church teach that we can’t have absolute 
assurance that we’re going to heaven if the Bible says that we can? How can the Catholic Church teach that it’s possible for us to lose our salvation when Jesus says that no one can snatch us out of his hand? Can we know for sure that we&#8217;re going to heaven? Coming up next with Karlo Broussard. Cy: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and today we welcome again our good friend Karlo…

As we continue our conversations about his book Meeting the Protestant Challenge, Karlo Broussard asks: How can the Catholic Church teach that we can’t have absolute 
assurance that we’re going to heaven if the Bible says that we can? How can the Catholic Church teach that it’s possible for us to lose our salvation when Jesus says that no one can snatch us out of his hand? Can we know for sure that we&#8217;re going to heaven? Coming up next with Karlo Broussard. Cy: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and today we welcome again our good friend Karlo…

#224 Can We Know We’re Going to Heaven? - Karlo Broussard35c83b50-40a1-491c-b54b-93d0cb2b4ac5Wed, 08 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#126A: Muddy Eyes; Part IJohn 9:1-25 Part 1 in our 2 part series. This is the classic story of Jesus healing a blind man. Jesus' friends ask him what caused this man to be born blind. Jesus shifts the focus from the cause to the purpose behind it all. This story reminds us God's power can shine through even tough times so that all of us can learn about Jesus. Thanks for listening! To connect with me, please click kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 9:1-25 Part 1 in our 2 part series. This is the classic story of Jesus healing a blind man. Jesus' friends ask him what caused this man to be born blind. Jesus shifts the focus from the cause to the purpose behind it all. This story reminds us God's power can shine through even tough times so that all of us can learn about Jesus. Thanks for listening! To connect with me, please click kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#126A: Muddy Eyes; Part I1b6afc87-19c8-420d-b2c5-776a6c835709Sun, 05 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000818https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHope in the New Year With each new year come new hopes, new plans, and new opportunities. Fr. Mike points out that this optimism and this “spirit” of New Year’s is a great inspiration of hope for the interior life of the Christian. For each of us, last year probably had a fair mix of “wins” and “losses” – of joy and suffering. Fr. Mike zeroes in on what was probably the worst evil and the greatest suffering you encountered last year – sin. Sin can lead to discouragement and embarrassment, and those demons can keep us from moving forward in hope. Maybe you’ve been wrestling with the same sin for a long time, or maybe you don’t want to go to the same priest about the same sin again and again. Maybe you feel like giving up. But we can have hope – “trust in another extended into the future” – in Jesus and in the sacrament of confession. As Fr. Mike’s friend Nick says, “If you fall, fall into the confessional.” Discouragement and embarrassment have no place in the life of the Christian. They keep us in the past, while their converses – hope and humility – keep us moving forward. This year is going to have its ups and downs, and we know we can’t trust in ourselves. But we can trust in Him in whom we place our hope. Happy New Year!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

With each new year come new hopes, new plans, and new opportunities. Fr. Mike points out that this optimism and this “spirit” of New Year’s is a great inspiration of hope for the interior life of the Christian. For each of us, last year probably had a fair mix of “wins” and “losses” – of joy and suffering. Fr. Mike zeroes in on what was probably the worst evil and the greatest suffering you encountered last year – sin. Sin can lead to discouragement and embarrassment, and those demons can keep us from moving forward in hope. Maybe you’ve been wrestling with the same sin for a long time, or maybe you don’t want to go to the same priest about the same sin again and again. Maybe you feel like giving up. But we can have hope – “trust in another extended into the future” – in Jesus and in the sacrament of confession. As Fr. Mike’s friend Nick says, “If you fall, fall into the confessional.” Discouragement and embarrassment have no place in the life of the Christian. They keep us in the past, while their converses – hope and humility – keep us moving forward. This year is going to have its ups and downs, and we know we can’t trust in ourselves. But we can trust in Him in whom we place our hope. Happy New Year!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHope in the New Year1b496029-5b26-40aa-98a8-ce95968f1b72Thu, 02 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHope in the New Year With each new year come new hopes, new plans, and new opportunities. Fr. Mike points out that this optimism and this “spirit” of New Year’s is a great inspiration of hope for the interior life of the Christian. For each of us, last year probably had a fair mix of “wins” and “losses” – of joy and suffering. Fr. Mike zeroes in on what was probably the worst evil and the greatest suffering you encountered last year – sin. Sin can lead to discouragement and embarrassment, and those demons can keep us from moving forward in hope. Maybe you’ve been wrestling with the same sin for a long time, or maybe you don’t want to go to the same priest about the same sin again and again. Maybe you feel like giving up. But we can have hope – “trust in another extended into the future” – in Jesus and in the sacrament of confession. As Fr. Mike’s friend Nick says, “If you fall, fall into the confessional.” Discouragement and embarrassment have no place in the life of the Christian. They keep us in the past, while their converses – hope and humility – keep us moving forward. This year is going to have its ups and downs, and we know we can’t trust in ourselves. But we can trust in Him in whom we place our hope. Happy New Year!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

With each new year come new hopes, new plans, and new opportunities. Fr. Mike points out that this optimism and this “spirit” of New Year’s is a great inspiration of hope for the interior life of the Christian. For each of us, last year probably had a fair mix of “wins” and “losses” – of joy and suffering. Fr. Mike zeroes in on what was probably the worst evil and the greatest suffering you encountered last year – sin. Sin can lead to discouragement and embarrassment, and those demons can keep us from moving forward in hope. Maybe you’ve been wrestling with the same sin for a long time, or maybe you don’t want to go to the same priest about the same sin again and again. Maybe you feel like giving up. But we can have hope – “trust in another extended into the future” – in Jesus and in the sacrament of confession. As Fr. Mike’s friend Nick says, “If you fall, fall into the confessional.” Discouragement and embarrassment have no place in the life of the Christian. They keep us in the past, while their converses – hope and humility – keep us moving forward. This year is going to have its ups and downs, and we know we can’t trust in ourselves. But we can trust in Him in whom we place our hope. Happy New Year!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHope in the New Yearfef86934-3695-46a7-9840-4220319e58deThu, 02 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGalatians 3 – Faith or Works of the LawGalatians 3

Galatians 3

fullGalatians 3 – Faith or Works of the Lawa5e7c7d3-c832-43a3-a538-d2b171658bd9Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:30:00 +0000745https://216.73.216.191/allTags#223 What Does the Bible Say About the Proper Way to Baptize? - Karlo BroussardDrawing on his book Meeting the Protestant Challenge, Karlo Broussard asks: How can the Church teach that non-immersion baptisms are valid when the Bible speaks only of baptisms that were done by immersion? And how can the Catholic Church baptize infants when Jesus makes it clear that one must believe first and then be baptized? Answering some Protestant challenges on baptism with Karlo Broussard coming up. Cy: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host and today we welcome apologist Karlo Broussard for a conversation drawn from his book, Meeting the Protest…

Drawing on his book Meeting the Protestant Challenge, Karlo Broussard asks: How can the Church teach that non-immersion baptisms are valid when the Bible speaks only of baptisms that were done by immersion? And how can the Catholic Church baptize infants when Jesus makes it clear that one must believe first and then be baptized? Answering some Protestant challenges on baptism with Karlo Broussard coming up. Cy: Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host and today we welcome apologist Karlo Broussard for a conversation drawn from his book, Meeting the Protest…

#223 What Does the Bible Say About the Proper Way to Baptize? - Karlo Broussard4f3e91c0-df7a-477b-a591-acf06b5c5590Wed, 01 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHaving Joy in Uncertainty The only things we can be certain about are the things that have already happened to us in the past, and we live in a perpetual state of uncertainty about the future. If we’re honest, we can all probably agree that it’s not really comfortable to be constantly wondering what your life will look like in a month, in six months, in a year. We are always worrying about the future—especially when we sense that some form of suffering looms ahead. Father Mike walks us through the Five Joyful Mysteries: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, and the Finding of Jesus in the Temple. He reflects on the fact that each of these joyful mysteries is marked with a profound uncertainty and suffering. And yet, joy is present. Think about what what Mary must have felt like when the Angel appeared to her and told her that the Holy Spirit would come upon her—that she was going to be the mother of the Messiah. The Angel didn’t reveal details to her. He didn’t assure her that Joseph wouldn’t divorce her, or that they would have to travel to Bethlehem but that they would make it in time for her to deliver. Yet, amidst the uncertainty of the moment, Mary gave a joyful Fiat. Joy can be present, because Christ is present. You are able to have a Merry Christmas today...not because there is no suffering, and no uncertainty, but because God is with us. Even in our darkness, we have seen a great light. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The only things we can be certain about are the things that have already happened to us in the past, and we live in a perpetual state of uncertainty about the future. If we’re honest, we can all probably agree that it’s not really comfortable to be constantly wondering what your life will look like in a month, in six months, in a year. We are always worrying about the future—especially when we sense that some form of suffering looms ahead. Father Mike walks us through the Five Joyful Mysteries: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, and the Finding of Jesus in the Temple. He reflects on the fact that each of these joyful mysteries is marked with a profound uncertainty and suffering. And yet, joy is present. Think about what what Mary must have felt like when the Angel appeared to her and told her that the Holy Spirit would come upon her—that she was going to be the mother of the Messiah. The Angel didn’t reveal details to her. He didn’t assure her that Joseph wouldn’t divorce her, or that they would have to travel to Bethlehem but that they would make it in time for her to deliver. Yet, amidst the uncertainty of the moment, Mary gave a joyful Fiat. Joy can be present, because Christ is present. You are able to have a Merry Christmas today...not because there is no suffering, and no uncertainty, but because God is with us. Even in our darkness, we have seen a great light. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHaving Joy in Uncertainty269225c9-8ae7-4251-a4ab-525622fafb08Thu, 26 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHaving Joy in Uncertainty The only things we can be certain about are the things that have already happened to us in the past, and we live in a perpetual state of uncertainty about the future. If we’re honest, we can all probably agree that it’s not really comfortable to be constantly wondering what your life will look like in a month, in six months, in a year. We are always worrying about the future—especially when we sense that some form of suffering looms ahead. Father Mike walks us through the Five Joyful Mysteries: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, and the Finding of Jesus in the Temple. He reflects on the fact that each of these joyful mysteries is marked with a profound uncertainty and suffering. And yet, joy is present. Think about what what Mary must have felt like when the Angel appeared to her and told her that the Holy Spirit would come upon her—that she was going to be the mother of the Messiah. The Angel didn’t reveal details to her. He didn’t assure her that Joseph wouldn’t divorce her, or that they would have to travel to Bethlehem but that they would make it in time for her to deliver. Yet, amidst the uncertainty of the moment, Mary gave a joyful Fiat. Joy can be present, because Christ is present. You are able to have a Merry Christmas today...not because there is no suffering, and no uncertainty, but because God is with us. Even in our darkness, we have seen a great light. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The only things we can be certain about are the things that have already happened to us in the past, and we live in a perpetual state of uncertainty about the future. If we’re honest, we can all probably agree that it’s not really comfortable to be constantly wondering what your life will look like in a month, in six months, in a year. We are always worrying about the future—especially when we sense that some form of suffering looms ahead. Father Mike walks us through the Five Joyful Mysteries: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, and the Finding of Jesus in the Temple. He reflects on the fact that each of these joyful mysteries is marked with a profound uncertainty and suffering. And yet, joy is present. Think about what what Mary must have felt like when the Angel appeared to her and told her that the Holy Spirit would come upon her—that she was going to be the mother of the Messiah. The Angel didn’t reveal details to her. He didn’t assure her that Joseph wouldn’t divorce her, or that they would have to travel to Bethlehem but that they would make it in time for her to deliver. Yet, amidst the uncertainty of the moment, Mary gave a joyful Fiat. Joy can be present, because Christ is present. You are able to have a Merry Christmas today...not because there is no suffering, and no uncertainty, but because God is with us. Even in our darkness, we have seen a great light. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHaving Joy in Uncertaintya09c93cc-58cc-4c13-9f26-a5acdaf99232Thu, 26 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGalatians 2 – The Issue is Settled(?)Galatians 2

Galatians 2

fullGalatians 2 – The Issue is Settled(?)04be21eb-dabf-4a0c-8e2e-1345bee5f243Thu, 26 Dec 2019 13:30:00 +0000672https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/19 One Star Homily from the Nativity of the Lord. God will always fulfill His promises. Is that enough? We know that God is faithful because He has fulfilled what He has promised. But He does not need to do what He has not promised to do. Mass Readings from December 25, 2019: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalms 98:1-6Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

Homily from the Nativity of the Lord. God will always fulfill His promises. Is that enough? We know that God is faithful because He has fulfilled what He has promised. But He does not need to do what He has not promised to do. Mass Readings from December 25, 2019: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalms 98:1-6Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

full12/25/19 One Starb7c81fff-e229-4d54-b0b1-64674c13bb77Wed, 25 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/19 One Star Homily from the Nativity of the Lord. God will always fulfill His promises. Is that enough? We know that God is faithful because He has fulfilled what He has promised. But He does not need to do what He has not promised to do. Mass Readings from December 25, 2019: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalms 98:1-6Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

Homily from the Nativity of the Lord. God will always fulfill His promises. Is that enough? We know that God is faithful because He has fulfilled what He has promised. But He does not need to do what He has not promised to do. Mass Readings from December 25, 2019: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalms 98:1-6Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

full12/25/19 One Star777b1402-7c62-4a67-958e-416276c3346cWed, 25 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/19 One Star Homily from the Nativity of the Lord. God will always fulfill His promises. Is that enough? We know that God is faithful because He has fulfilled what He has promised. But He does not need to do what He has not promised to do. Mass Readings from December 25, 2019: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalms 98:1-6Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

Homily from the Nativity of the Lord. God will always fulfill His promises. Is that enough? We know that God is faithful because He has fulfilled what He has promised. But He does not need to do what He has not promised to do. Mass Readings from December 25, 2019: Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalms 98:1-6Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

full12/25/19 One Star03a15401-8ebe-4850-96db-e22899328786Wed, 25 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#222 The Incarnation of God - Tim StaplesCatholic Answers&#8217; Director of Apologetics and Evangelization reflects with us on the identity of Jesus as incarnate God. What does this mean and why does it fill us with joy? Tim: What does Christmas celebrate? Next with Tim Staples. Cy: Merry Christmas from Catholic Answers and welcome to Catholic Answers focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And a little bit of Christmas cheer there for you as we start. We&#8217;re going to talk about Christmas on this Christmas day with probably the most Christmasy person I know, Tim Staples, Director of Apologetics and Evangelization here at Catho…

Catholic Answers&#8217; Director of Apologetics and Evangelization reflects with us on the identity of Jesus as incarnate God. What does this mean and why does it fill us with joy? Tim: What does Christmas celebrate? Next with Tim Staples. Cy: Merry Christmas from Catholic Answers and welcome to Catholic Answers focus. I&#8217;m Cy Kellett, your host. And a little bit of Christmas cheer there for you as we start. We&#8217;re going to talk about Christmas on this Christmas day with probably the most Christmasy person I know, Tim Staples, Director of Apologetics and Evangelization here at Catho…

#222 The Incarnation of God - Tim Staplesacca11e4-5d20-466d-ae24-95d73c517e21Wed, 25 Dec 2019 09:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE44: The lessons we MUST learn before 2020.2019 has been a world-wind of a year for me, and this week’s episode of The Diary of a CEO is all about reflection. Alongside this, I discuss why you shouldn’t waste time on people that don’t deserve it. Furthermore, I explain why it’s critical for us t... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019 has been a world-wind of a year for me, and this week’s episode of The Diary of a CEO is all about reflection. Alongside this, I discuss why you shouldn’t waste time on people that don’t deserve it. Furthermore, I explain why it’s critical for us t... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE44: The lessons we MUST learn before 2020.2d66a5f5-7b1e-4424-9f8a-997090f58f77Mon, 23 Dec 2019 02:00:00 +00002515https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/22/19 Available and Capable Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Emmanuel. God is working with us to save the world. God does not need us. But He has demonstrated that He does not want to heal, transform, or save the world without our help. He only needs us to be the kind of people who are willing and able. Mass Readings from December 22, 2019: Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalms 24:1-6Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Emmanuel. God is working with us to save the world. God does not need us. But He has demonstrated that He does not want to heal, transform, or save the world without our help. He only needs us to be the kind of people who are willing and able. Mass Readings from December 22, 2019: Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalms 24:1-6Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24

full12/22/19 Available and Capablefba41496-8d1e-403d-a7a2-9aa0853529b0Sun, 22 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/22/19 Available and Capable Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Emmanuel. God is working with us to save the world. God does not need us. But He has demonstrated that He does not want to heal, transform, or save the world without our help. He only needs us to be the kind of people who are willing and able. Mass Readings from December 22, 2019: Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalms 24:1-6Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Emmanuel. God is working with us to save the world. God does not need us. But He has demonstrated that He does not want to heal, transform, or save the world without our help. He only needs us to be the kind of people who are willing and able. Mass Readings from December 22, 2019: Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalms 24:1-6Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24

full12/22/19 Available and Capable060349d0-aaa1-4ad9-8144-8917a5b01ef7Sun, 22 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/22/19 Available and Capable Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Emmanuel. God is working with us to save the world. God does not need us. But He has demonstrated that He does not want to heal, transform, or save the world without our help. He only needs us to be the kind of people who are willing and able. Mass Readings from December 22, 2019: Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalms 24:1-6Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Emmanuel. God is working with us to save the world. God does not need us. But He has demonstrated that He does not want to heal, transform, or save the world without our help. He only needs us to be the kind of people who are willing and able. Mass Readings from December 22, 2019: Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalms 24:1-6Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24

full12/22/19 Available and Capable2dce3b40-3a3f-4d4a-af99-2f81f28898b7Sun, 22 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Difference Between Jealousy and Envy If you’re wondering about the difference between jealousy and envy, Fr. Mike clears up the confusion in this video. Simply put, jealousy is not wanting to share something or someone you possess or hope to possess, and envy is resentment toward the possessions of someone else. There can be some intersecting of the two, because it is possible to have an excessive or distorted kind of jealousy that’s actually based in envy, but jealousy can be good while envy is always sinful. This is an important distinction because on the one hand we have God who is jealous about us. Likewise, a husband and wife should be jealous about each other. On the other hand, St. Augustine described envy as the diabolical sin, basing his reasoning on Scripture: “through the devil’s envy death entered the world, and those who belong to his party experience it” (Wisdom 2:24). Worthy of note is the fact that good translations of the Bible translate 1 Corinthians 13:4 to say “love does not envy.” Rather than allowing the blessings of others to sadden us, let us rejoice in them and our own.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you’re wondering about the difference between jealousy and envy, Fr. Mike clears up the confusion in this video. Simply put, jealousy is not wanting to share something or someone you possess or hope to possess, and envy is resentment toward the possessions of someone else. There can be some intersecting of the two, because it is possible to have an excessive or distorted kind of jealousy that’s actually based in envy, but jealousy can be good while envy is always sinful. This is an important distinction because on the one hand we have God who is jealous about us. Likewise, a husband and wife should be jealous about each other. On the other hand, St. Augustine described envy as the diabolical sin, basing his reasoning on Scripture: “through the devil’s envy death entered the world, and those who belong to his party experience it” (Wisdom 2:24). Worthy of note is the fact that good translations of the Bible translate 1 Corinthians 13:4 to say “love does not envy.” Rather than allowing the blessings of others to sadden us, let us rejoice in them and our own.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Difference Between Jealousy and Envy4c7f055c-a03e-428e-900d-e883d9906d47Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Difference Between Jealousy and Envy If you’re wondering about the difference between jealousy and envy, Fr. Mike clears up the confusion in this video. Simply put, jealousy is not wanting to share something or someone you possess or hope to possess, and envy is resentment toward the possessions of someone else. There can be some intersecting of the two, because it is possible to have an excessive or distorted kind of jealousy that’s actually based in envy, but jealousy can be good while envy is always sinful. This is an important distinction because on the one hand we have God who is jealous about us. Likewise, a husband and wife should be jealous about each other. On the other hand, St. Augustine described envy as the diabolical sin, basing his reasoning on Scripture: “through the devil’s envy death entered the world, and those who belong to his party experience it” (Wisdom 2:24). Worthy of note is the fact that good translations of the Bible translate 1 Corinthians 13:4 to say “love does not envy.” Rather than allowing the blessings of others to sadden us, let us rejoice in them and our own.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you’re wondering about the difference between jealousy and envy, Fr. Mike clears up the confusion in this video. Simply put, jealousy is not wanting to share something or someone you possess or hope to possess, and envy is resentment toward the possessions of someone else. There can be some intersecting of the two, because it is possible to have an excessive or distorted kind of jealousy that’s actually based in envy, but jealousy can be good while envy is always sinful. This is an important distinction because on the one hand we have God who is jealous about us. Likewise, a husband and wife should be jealous about each other. On the other hand, St. Augustine described envy as the diabolical sin, basing his reasoning on Scripture: “through the devil’s envy death entered the world, and those who belong to his party experience it” (Wisdom 2:24). Worthy of note is the fact that good translations of the Bible translate 1 Corinthians 13:4 to say “love does not envy.” Rather than allowing the blessings of others to sadden us, let us rejoice in them and our own.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Difference Between Jealousy and Envydf32940c-a443-4f54-be27-82b14df187c8Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGalatians 1 – No Other GospelGalatians 1

Galatians 1

fullGalatians 1 – No Other Gospelca3a4c77-a1d8-4504-a03c-5638eba930cfThu, 19 Dec 2019 13:30:00 +0000625https://216.73.216.191/allTags#221 The Real Star of Bethlehem - Jimmy AkinThe author of The Bible Is a Catholic Book reviews the biblical evidence for the Star of Bethlehem. What was it? How did the Magi follow it? Was it real or just a literary device? Cy: What should we make of the star of Bethlehem? Next, Jimmy Akin. Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And today we discussed the star, the star of Bethlehem. What do we know about it? What do we believe about it? What are we obligated to believe and what might we possibly discover about that star? Our guest is Jimmy Akin, senior apologist here at Catholic Answers and the …

The author of The Bible Is a Catholic Book reviews the biblical evidence for the Star of Bethlehem. What was it? How did the Magi follow it? Was it real or just a literary device? Cy: What should we make of the star of Bethlehem? Next, Jimmy Akin. Hello and welcome again to Catholic Answers Focus. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And today we discussed the star, the star of Bethlehem. What do we know about it? What do we believe about it? What are we obligated to believe and what might we possibly discover about that star? Our guest is Jimmy Akin, senior apologist here at Catholic Answers and the …

#221 The Real Star of Bethlehem - Jimmy Akin2be70365-2622-4407-9265-48ca2f2d1dc7Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +00000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen You Don't Feel Like It Sometimes we have to do stuff when we don’t feel like it, but finding the motivation to do those things is really difficult in the moment. That’s when it’s important to keep in mind that motivation is not about just feeling good about doing something. It’s about having a motive. If something is the right thing to do, it doesn’t matter if I feel like doing it or not, Fr. Mike says. The only motivation you need is the motivation to do the right thing. Fr. Mike’s friend Dean once told him this, “Emotions do not reveal the truth about reality, but they do reveal the conditions of your heart.” St. Ignatius of Loyola encouraged his followers to pay attention to their heart, because it’s revealing something very important that needs to be taken into account. Nonetheless, regardless of what your heart is telling you, the question to ask yourself is not “do I feel like doing this right now?” Rather, ask yourself, “Is this the right thing to do.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes we have to do stuff when we don’t feel like it, but finding the motivation to do those things is really difficult in the moment. That’s when it’s important to keep in mind that motivation is not about just feeling good about doing something. It’s about having a motive. If something is the right thing to do, it doesn’t matter if I feel like doing it or not, Fr. Mike says. The only motivation you need is the motivation to do the right thing. Fr. Mike’s friend Dean once told him this, “Emotions do not reveal the truth about reality, but they do reveal the conditions of your heart.” St. Ignatius of Loyola encouraged his followers to pay attention to their heart, because it’s revealing something very important that needs to be taken into account. Nonetheless, regardless of what your heart is telling you, the question to ask yourself is not “do I feel like doing this right now?” Rather, ask yourself, “Is this the right thing to do.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen You Don't Feel Like Itdfc2547e-6f07-4b55-9f10-f9db70b85aabThu, 12 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen You Don't Feel Like It Sometimes we have to do stuff when we don’t feel like it, but finding the motivation to do those things is really difficult in the moment. That’s when it’s important to keep in mind that motivation is not about just feeling good about doing something. It’s about having a motive. If something is the right thing to do, it doesn’t matter if I feel like doing it or not, Fr. Mike says. The only motivation you need is the motivation to do the right thing. Fr. Mike’s friend Dean once told him this, “Emotions do not reveal the truth about reality, but they do reveal the conditions of your heart.” St. Ignatius of Loyola encouraged his followers to pay attention to their heart, because it’s revealing something very important that needs to be taken into account. Nonetheless, regardless of what your heart is telling you, the question to ask yourself is not “do I feel like doing this right now?” Rather, ask yourself, “Is this the right thing to do.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes we have to do stuff when we don’t feel like it, but finding the motivation to do those things is really difficult in the moment. That’s when it’s important to keep in mind that motivation is not about just feeling good about doing something. It’s about having a motive. If something is the right thing to do, it doesn’t matter if I feel like doing it or not, Fr. Mike says. The only motivation you need is the motivation to do the right thing. Fr. Mike’s friend Dean once told him this, “Emotions do not reveal the truth about reality, but they do reveal the conditions of your heart.” St. Ignatius of Loyola encouraged his followers to pay attention to their heart, because it’s revealing something very important that needs to be taken into account. Nonetheless, regardless of what your heart is telling you, the question to ask yourself is not “do I feel like doing this right now?” Rather, ask yourself, “Is this the right thing to do.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen You Don't Feel Like Itee006d4a-fa95-4902-94be-dafdbb18143aThu, 12 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGalatians (Acts 15) – Council of JerusalemActs 15

Acts 15

fullGalatians (Acts 15) – Council of Jerusalema196c85a-b4f1-4173-b71b-a4b05d2d640aThu, 12 Dec 2019 13:30:00 +0000842https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/08/19 The Gift That Changes Everything Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. To be gripped by God is not supposed to be comfortable. The Prophet says that the great gift of the Spirit is the fear of the Lord. But what is it? Mass Readings from December 8, 2019: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17Romans 15:4-9 Matthew 3:1-12

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. To be gripped by God is not supposed to be comfortable. The Prophet says that the great gift of the Spirit is the fear of the Lord. But what is it? Mass Readings from December 8, 2019: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17Romans 15:4-9 Matthew 3:1-12

full12/08/19 The Gift That Changes Everything72ff7ba3-0a61-41dc-bb25-69b5571bebb8Sun, 08 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/08/19 The Gift That Changes Everything Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. To be gripped by God is not supposed to be comfortable. The Prophet says that the great gift of the Spirit is the fear of the Lord. But what is it? Mass Readings from December 8, 2019: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17Romans 15:4-9 Matthew 3:1-12

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. To be gripped by God is not supposed to be comfortable. The Prophet says that the great gift of the Spirit is the fear of the Lord. But what is it? Mass Readings from December 8, 2019: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17Romans 15:4-9 Matthew 3:1-12

full12/08/19 The Gift That Changes Everythingd068c273-2092-48d6-b292-34d09149f9d3Sun, 08 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/08/19 The Gift That Changes Everything Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. To be gripped by God is not supposed to be comfortable. The Prophet says that the great gift of the Spirit is the fear of the Lord. But what is it? Mass Readings from December 8, 2019: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17Romans 15:4-9 Matthew 3:1-12

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. To be gripped by God is not supposed to be comfortable. The Prophet says that the great gift of the Spirit is the fear of the Lord. But what is it? Mass Readings from December 8, 2019: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17Romans 15:4-9 Matthew 3:1-12

full12/08/19 The Gift That Changes Everythingf9ebbb26-bcd6-4425-a034-3e4e5c2f3956Sun, 08 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe True Meaning of Advent What is the best way to prepare for the season of Advent? You’re free to do what you know will help you prepare for Christmas the best. If decorating and so forth does not help you prepare for the coming of Christ, you can be the judge of whether it’s worth doing. Fr. Mike also wants to remind us that Advent is not just about preparing for Christmas. It’s also about preparing for Christ’s Second Coming. One day we will meet Christ face to face. Advent is the stark reminder that we need to get ready for eternity. With that in mind, what if you prepared as if December 25 will be the day you die? Have a merry Advent.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What is the best way to prepare for the season of Advent? You’re free to do what you know will help you prepare for Christmas the best. If decorating and so forth does not help you prepare for the coming of Christ, you can be the judge of whether it’s worth doing. Fr. Mike also wants to remind us that Advent is not just about preparing for Christmas. It’s also about preparing for Christ’s Second Coming. One day we will meet Christ face to face. Advent is the stark reminder that we need to get ready for eternity. With that in mind, what if you prepared as if December 25 will be the day you die? Have a merry Advent.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe True Meaning of Advent5317c600-67e4-4171-94f2-5db632307a01Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe True Meaning of Advent What is the best way to prepare for the season of Advent? You’re free to do what you know will help you prepare for Christmas the best. If decorating and so forth does not help you prepare for the coming of Christ, you can be the judge of whether it’s worth doing. Fr. Mike also wants to remind us that Advent is not just about preparing for Christmas. It’s also about preparing for Christ’s Second Coming. One day we will meet Christ face to face. Advent is the stark reminder that we need to get ready for eternity. With that in mind, what if you prepared as if December 25 will be the day you die? Have a merry Advent.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What is the best way to prepare for the season of Advent? You’re free to do what you know will help you prepare for Christmas the best. If decorating and so forth does not help you prepare for the coming of Christ, you can be the judge of whether it’s worth doing. Fr. Mike also wants to remind us that Advent is not just about preparing for Christmas. It’s also about preparing for Christ’s Second Coming. One day we will meet Christ face to face. Advent is the stark reminder that we need to get ready for eternity. With that in mind, what if you prepared as if December 25 will be the day you die? Have a merry Advent.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe True Meaning of Advent5acda26c-eb2d-48e7-a1ae-4a3857644a7eThu, 05 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGalatians (Acts 10) - Gentiles for JesusActs 10

Acts 10

fullGalatians (Acts 10) - Gentiles for Jesus140ae9cc-939f-4337-b686-1a4ac897a109Thu, 05 Dec 2019 13:30:00 +0000834https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/01/19 Before Goodbye Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. We do not know when, but we do know what. Goodbyes can be painful. But what makes goodbyes even more painful is when we are not ready for the leaving or letting go. The goodness of the goodbye comes down to what we do with the time before goodbye. Mass Readings from December 1, 2019: Isaiah 4:2-6 Psalms 122:1-9Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. We do not know when, but we do know what. Goodbyes can be painful. But what makes goodbyes even more painful is when we are not ready for the leaving or letting go. The goodness of the goodbye comes down to what we do with the time before goodbye. Mass Readings from December 1, 2019: Isaiah 4:2-6 Psalms 122:1-9Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44

full12/01/19 Before Goodbye36419e89-fa7c-4dcd-abfa-24d45fd2d435Sun, 01 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/01/19 Before Goodbye Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. We do not know when, but we do know what. Goodbyes can be painful. But what makes goodbyes even more painful is when we are not ready for the leaving or letting go. The goodness of the goodbye comes down to what we do with the time before goodbye. Mass Readings from December 1, 2019: Isaiah 4:2-6 Psalms 122:1-9Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. We do not know when, but we do know what. Goodbyes can be painful. But what makes goodbyes even more painful is when we are not ready for the leaving or letting go. The goodness of the goodbye comes down to what we do with the time before goodbye. Mass Readings from December 1, 2019: Isaiah 4:2-6 Psalms 122:1-9Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44

full12/01/19 Before Goodbyec85386ce-6acb-4ece-9d94-52ffc95cf955Sun, 01 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/01/19 Before Goodbye Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. We do not know when, but we do know what. Goodbyes can be painful. But what makes goodbyes even more painful is when we are not ready for the leaving or letting go. The goodness of the goodbye comes down to what we do with the time before goodbye. Mass Readings from December 1, 2019: Isaiah 4:2-6 Psalms 122:1-9Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. We do not know when, but we do know what. Goodbyes can be painful. But what makes goodbyes even more painful is when we are not ready for the leaving or letting go. The goodness of the goodbye comes down to what we do with the time before goodbye. Mass Readings from December 1, 2019: Isaiah 4:2-6 Psalms 122:1-9Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44

full12/01/19 Before Goodbye0fc22f70-c856-4735-aab6-8e3431c6fc08Sun, 01 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Be a Steward Which is better, being an owner or a steward? Fr. Mike reminds us of the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) as he points out how seeing ourselves as an owner is not as great as it seems. When we see ourselves as the owner of something, we hold onto it more closely for fear of losing it. When that thing is taken from us, we may become resentful. Our lives are not our own, our bodies are not our own, our homes are not our own. Not even our children are ours. God owns all of these things, and we have done nothing to deserve them. God has entrusted them to us. If we see everything we have as a gift from God, we will always have a reason to be thankful. In our culture, we may have been conditioned to think being owners is the American Dream, but being a steward is much better. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Which is better, being an owner or a steward? Fr. Mike reminds us of the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) as he points out how seeing ourselves as an owner is not as great as it seems. When we see ourselves as the owner of something, we hold onto it more closely for fear of losing it. When that thing is taken from us, we may become resentful. Our lives are not our own, our bodies are not our own, our homes are not our own. Not even our children are ours. God owns all of these things, and we have done nothing to deserve them. God has entrusted them to us. If we see everything we have as a gift from God, we will always have a reason to be thankful. In our culture, we may have been conditioned to think being owners is the American Dream, but being a steward is much better. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Be a Stewardcf260c0d-be05-4c27-9e1b-77e70ca66c80Thu, 28 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Be a Steward Which is better, being an owner or a steward? Fr. Mike reminds us of the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) as he points out how seeing ourselves as an owner is not as great as it seems. When we see ourselves as the owner of something, we hold onto it more closely for fear of losing it. When that thing is taken from us, we may become resentful. Our lives are not our own, our bodies are not our own, our homes are not our own. Not even our children are ours. God owns all of these things, and we have done nothing to deserve them. God has entrusted them to us. If we see everything we have as a gift from God, we will always have a reason to be thankful. In our culture, we may have been conditioned to think being owners is the American Dream, but being a steward is much better. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Which is better, being an owner or a steward? Fr. Mike reminds us of the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) as he points out how seeing ourselves as an owner is not as great as it seems. When we see ourselves as the owner of something, we hold onto it more closely for fear of losing it. When that thing is taken from us, we may become resentful. Our lives are not our own, our bodies are not our own, our homes are not our own. Not even our children are ours. God owns all of these things, and we have done nothing to deserve them. God has entrusted them to us. If we see everything we have as a gift from God, we will always have a reason to be thankful. In our culture, we may have been conditioned to think being owners is the American Dream, but being a steward is much better. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Be a Stewardf1eca1a3-efc7-46aa-b45e-b4ed3ce29d06Thu, 28 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNehemiah 13 – Nehemiah’s Final ReformsNehemiah 13

Nehemiah 13

fullNehemiah 13 – Nehemiah’s Final Reformse49a0e35-d944-47c9-9d19-a1ddf1e21a80Thu, 28 Nov 2019 13:30:00 +0000772https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE43: Nir Eyal - How to Become IndistractableOn this week's episode of The Diary of a CEO, I sit down with Nir Eyal, an Israeli-born American author, lecturer and investor. Nir released his first book in 2014 “Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products” and it became a Wall Street Journal Interna... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Diary of a CEO, I sit down with Nir Eyal, an Israeli-born American author, lecturer and investor. Nir released his first book in 2014 “Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products” and it became a Wall Street Journal Interna... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE43: Nir Eyal - How to Become Indistractableb09fcd5d-9fff-49a5-a5f9-34e1d2690986Thu, 28 Nov 2019 02:00:00 +00005052https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/24/19 A King Who Remembers Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Jesus loves you and He hasn’t forgotten you. It is easy to feel forgotten and forsaken…even by God. But God notices, loves, and remembers you. Mass Readings from November 24, 2019: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalms 122:1-5Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Jesus loves you and He hasn’t forgotten you. It is easy to feel forgotten and forsaken…even by God. But God notices, loves, and remembers you. Mass Readings from November 24, 2019: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalms 122:1-5Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43 Download the Homily Study

full11/24/19 A King Who Rememberse307d536-6e45-4446-9d98-ec0e1f85ac59Sun, 24 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/24/19 A King Who Remembers Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Jesus loves you and He hasn’t forgotten you. It is easy to feel forgotten and forsaken…even by God. But God notices, loves, and remembers you. Mass Readings from November 24, 2019: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalms 122:1-5Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Jesus loves you and He hasn’t forgotten you. It is easy to feel forgotten and forsaken…even by God. But God notices, loves, and remembers you. Mass Readings from November 24, 2019: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalms 122:1-5Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43 Download the Homily Study

full11/24/19 A King Who Rememberscc16e142-644e-431e-af8f-95bb36811c0eSun, 24 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/24/19 A King Who Remembers Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Jesus loves you and He hasn’t forgotten you. It is easy to feel forgotten and forsaken…even by God. But God notices, loves, and remembers you. Mass Readings from November 24, 2019: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalms 122:1-5Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Jesus loves you and He hasn’t forgotten you. It is easy to feel forgotten and forsaken…even by God. But God notices, loves, and remembers you. Mass Readings from November 24, 2019: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalms 122:1-5Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43 Download the Homily Study

full11/24/19 A King Who Remembers7acf9419-337a-4b2d-83a1-be82db5df370Sun, 24 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#120 Dan the Great Fish (Read-A-Loud book)This is our very, very special episode b/c this episode was turned into a Read-A-Loud book! This beautifully illustrated book can be used on your digital devices OR printed from home. The book comes to you as a PDF sent to your email. I created it so you can have multiple copies!  This is the story of Jonah and the great fish, BUT from the fish's perspective. It's a heart warming tale, reminding us we are all uniquely and purposefully made by God! I partnered with another momma, Katie Martin, to illustrate this book. Not only is this woman talented, but she gives 10% of each month's profit to a family in the adoption process. Click here to read her story. To get your Read-A-Loud book 1. go to kbspodcast.com 2. Click the "Read-A-Loud" tab and follow the prompts 3. Once you have your book, play this current episode, #120, and enjoy!  4. IF you PRINT this, you can not print front and back or the page turn cue will not align!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is our very, very special episode b/c this episode was turned into a Read-A-Loud book! This beautifully illustrated book can be used on your digital devices OR printed from home. The book comes to you as a PDF sent to your email. I created it so you can have multiple copies!  This is the story of Jonah and the great fish, BUT from the fish's perspective. It's a heart warming tale, reminding us we are all uniquely and purposefully made by God! I partnered with another momma, Katie Martin, to illustrate this book. Not only is this woman talented, but she gives 10% of each month's profit to a family in the adoption process. Click here to read her story. To get your Read-A-Loud book 1. go to kbspodcast.com 2. Click the "Read-A-Loud" tab and follow the prompts 3. Once you have your book, play this current episode, #120, and enjoy!  4. IF you PRINT this, you can not print front and back or the page turn cue will not align!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#120 Dan the Great Fish (Read-A-Loud book)9e55c45d-d858-4ef9-9a03-c8b3bf45a5fbSat, 23 Nov 2019 20:21:26 +0000852https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRead-A-Loud Book INFOThis is an informational episode to tell you about our NEW read-a-loud book, Dan the Great Fish!  That's right, a 19 page, beautifully illustrated book that you can use on digital devices OR print from home.  I partnered with another wonderful mama, Katie Martin, to illustrate this book. Not only is this woman talented, but she gives 10% of each month's profit to a family in the adoption process. Click the link here to read her story  The Read-A-Loud book comes from 1 of our most popular episodes Dan the Great Fish.  This is the story of Jonah and the great fish, BUT from the fish's perspective. It's a heartwarming tale, reminding us we are all uniquely and purposefully made by God! The book comes to you as a PDF sent to your email. I created it so you can have multiple copies and we kept the colors printer friendly as well.  To get your book: 1. go to kbspodcast.com 2. click the "Read-A-Loud" tab and follow the prompts 3. Once you have your book, find episode #120 on the podcast, hit "play" and enjoy! 4. If you PRINT, this you can NOT print front and back or the page turn cue will not line up correctly.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an informational episode to tell you about our NEW read-a-loud book, Dan the Great Fish!  That's right, a 19 page, beautifully illustrated book that you can use on digital devices OR print from home.  I partnered with another wonderful mama, Katie Martin, to illustrate this book. Not only is this woman talented, but she gives 10% of each month's profit to a family in the adoption process. Click the link here to read her story  The Read-A-Loud book comes from 1 of our most popular episodes Dan the Great Fish.  This is the story of Jonah and the great fish, BUT from the fish's perspective. It's a heartwarming tale, reminding us we are all uniquely and purposefully made by God! The book comes to you as a PDF sent to your email. I created it so you can have multiple copies and we kept the colors printer friendly as well.  To get your book: 1. go to kbspodcast.com 2. click the "Read-A-Loud" tab and follow the prompts 3. Once you have your book, find episode #120 on the podcast, hit "play" and enjoy! 4. If you PRINT, this you can NOT print front and back or the page turn cue will not line up correctly.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fullRead-A-Loud Book INFOf7fcf8be-cea3-4516-a1fe-44c7b966906aSat, 23 Nov 2019 15:41:36 +0000172https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE42: Here's How To Stop Being Your Own Worst EnemyThe Diary of a CEO podcast has kept me extremely level-headed, it's kept me from being self-destructive and it has maintained my self-awareness; and these points are exactly what I wanted to discuss in this week's episode. I additionally relay the impor... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Diary of a CEO podcast has kept me extremely level-headed, it's kept me from being self-destructive and it has maintained my self-awareness; and these points are exactly what I wanted to discuss in this week's episode. I additionally relay the impor... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE42: Here's How To Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemyd372f216-11ae-437a-b192-37ce44559c29Fri, 22 Nov 2019 03:00:00 +00002688https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBattling Dryness in Prayer Last week Fr. Mike Schmitz talked about why prayer is so hard in his battle of prayer video, and this week he talks about what to do when you experience dryness in prayer. He says being distracted or discouraged in prayer is like losing control of a car on ice. When dryness or distraction in prayer occurs, don’t overcompensate. Gently bring yourself back to focus. St. Theresa of Avila would always bring a book with her into prayer so she had some kind of springboard to converse with God. If this doesn’t help and dryness persists, then you persist. God may be calling you to a deeper relationship with him in these tough moments. There are some things God can only do when we come to him when we least want to. If you feel like God just isn’t giving you anything when you pray, it’s an opportunity to just spend time with the giver while expecting nothing in return. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Last week Fr. Mike Schmitz talked about why prayer is so hard in his battle of prayer video, and this week he talks about what to do when you experience dryness in prayer. He says being distracted or discouraged in prayer is like losing control of a car on ice. When dryness or distraction in prayer occurs, don’t overcompensate. Gently bring yourself back to focus. St. Theresa of Avila would always bring a book with her into prayer so she had some kind of springboard to converse with God. If this doesn’t help and dryness persists, then you persist. God may be calling you to a deeper relationship with him in these tough moments. There are some things God can only do when we come to him when we least want to. If you feel like God just isn’t giving you anything when you pray, it’s an opportunity to just spend time with the giver while expecting nothing in return. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBattling Dryness in Prayerad6a7405-a7d5-46cb-acfd-45c929493889Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBattling Dryness in Prayer Last week Fr. Mike Schmitz talked about why prayer is so hard in his battle of prayer video, and this week he talks about what to do when you experience dryness in prayer. He says being distracted or discouraged in prayer is like losing control of a car on ice. When dryness or distraction in prayer occurs, don’t overcompensate. Gently bring yourself back to focus. St. Theresa of Avila would always bring a book with her into prayer so she had some kind of springboard to converse with God. If this doesn’t help and dryness persists, then you persist. God may be calling you to a deeper relationship with him in these tough moments. There are some things God can only do when we come to him when we least want to. If you feel like God just isn’t giving you anything when you pray, it’s an opportunity to just spend time with the giver while expecting nothing in return. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Last week Fr. Mike Schmitz talked about why prayer is so hard in his battle of prayer video, and this week he talks about what to do when you experience dryness in prayer. He says being distracted or discouraged in prayer is like losing control of a car on ice. When dryness or distraction in prayer occurs, don’t overcompensate. Gently bring yourself back to focus. St. Theresa of Avila would always bring a book with her into prayer so she had some kind of springboard to converse with God. If this doesn’t help and dryness persists, then you persist. God may be calling you to a deeper relationship with him in these tough moments. There are some things God can only do when we come to him when we least want to. If you feel like God just isn’t giving you anything when you pray, it’s an opportunity to just spend time with the giver while expecting nothing in return. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBattling Dryness in Prayere1401e59-b148-4bd5-87be-3a1af1e8dbf5Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNehemiah 12 – Dedication of the WallNehemiah 12

Nehemiah 12

fullNehemiah 12 – Dedication of the Walle52e0890-b0a5-451f-baec-cc20d9046ae4Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:30:00 +0000614https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/17/19 CompariSIN: Stealing Joy Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. If comparison is a thief of joy, then we have to learn how to steal it back. In the battle to escape the comparison trap, we can become invincible to bad comparison by actively looking for the blessings, giving thanks, and inviting others into celebrating them. Because there are some things worth celebrating. Mass Readings from November 17, 2019: Malachi 3:19-20 Psalms 98:5-92 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. If comparison is a thief of joy, then we have to learn how to steal it back. In the battle to escape the comparison trap, we can become invincible to bad comparison by actively looking for the blessings, giving thanks, and inviting others into celebrating them. Because there are some things worth celebrating. Mass Readings from November 17, 2019: Malachi 3:19-20 Psalms 98:5-92 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19 Download the Homily Study

full11/17/19 CompariSIN: Stealing Joy5e6e62fb-3ae9-4119-aa56-b2e2a805ffbeMon, 18 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/17/19 CompariSIN: Stealing Joy Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. If comparison is a thief of joy, then we have to learn how to steal it back. In the battle to escape the comparison trap, we can become invincible to bad comparison by actively looking for the blessings, giving thanks, and inviting others into celebrating them. Because there are some things worth celebrating. Mass Readings from November 17, 2019: Malachi 3:19-20 Psalms 98:5-92 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. If comparison is a thief of joy, then we have to learn how to steal it back. In the battle to escape the comparison trap, we can become invincible to bad comparison by actively looking for the blessings, giving thanks, and inviting others into celebrating them. Because there are some things worth celebrating. Mass Readings from November 17, 2019: Malachi 3:19-20 Psalms 98:5-92 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19 Download the Homily Study

full11/17/19 CompariSIN: Stealing Joy68fa2e4e-95bd-40b1-8080-ad5d225c25bdMon, 18 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/17/19 CompariSIN: Stealing Joy Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. If comparison is a thief of joy, then we have to learn how to steal it back. In the battle to escape the comparison trap, we can become invincible to bad comparison by actively looking for the blessings, giving thanks, and inviting others into celebrating them. Because there are some things worth celebrating. Mass Readings from November 17, 2019: Malachi 3:19-20 Psalms 98:5-92 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. If comparison is a thief of joy, then we have to learn how to steal it back. In the battle to escape the comparison trap, we can become invincible to bad comparison by actively looking for the blessings, giving thanks, and inviting others into celebrating them. Because there are some things worth celebrating. Mass Readings from November 17, 2019: Malachi 3:19-20 Psalms 98:5-92 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19 Download the Homily Study

full11/17/19 CompariSIN: Stealing Joydd085038-9a84-43a7-ac21-3ef358565ec0Mon, 18 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#117A: SamsonThis episode was a special request from some of our listeners. This will also be longer than our typical episode to fit in the context of the story. Today, we get to hear the classic story of strong Samson. What will Samson do when he loses his strength&nbsp; because of his hair cut?!?!? We will hear how mighty Samson was faithful &amp; cried out to God for help!&nbsp; Even though Samson sinned, God still used him and forgave him. ***NOTE TO PARENTS: I want to respect what you feel is appropriate for your children at their individual stage and age of life. I also have a variety of age ranges that listen. Because of this, I have left out some of Samson's events. Please go back and read Judges 13-16 and feel free to discuss&nbsp; this in more length with your children if you feel it is appropriate. ***** To connect with me, please click the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode was a special request from some of our listeners. This will also be longer than our typical episode to fit in the context of the story. Today, we get to hear the classic story of strong Samson. What will Samson do when he loses his strength&nbsp; because of his hair cut?!?!? We will hear how mighty Samson was faithful &amp; cried out to God for help!&nbsp; Even though Samson sinned, God still used him and forgave him. ***NOTE TO PARENTS: I want to respect what you feel is appropriate for your children at their individual stage and age of life. I also have a variety of age ranges that listen. Because of this, I have left out some of Samson's events. Please go back and read Judges 13-16 and feel free to discuss&nbsp; this in more length with your children if you feel it is appropriate. ***** To connect with me, please click the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#117A: Samsona1240f99-702a-4ba3-81a0-8a4a5ab83cb4Sun, 17 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +00001260https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Is Prayer So Hard? Growing up Fr. Mike thought prayer should be like soaking in a hot tub. He didn’t understand why it was so hard when he tried it. It took him a while to learn that, as the Catechism says, prayer is a gift of grace and a determined response on our part. Prayer always presupposes effort. There’s always some kind of engagement when we properly pray to God. It’s not just about soaking in God’s grace. The required effort in prayer is difficult more often than it is not. Prayer is a battle against ourselves and “the wiles of the tempter who does all he can to turn man away from prayer” (CCC 2725). Over time, Fr. Mike discovered that prayer needs to be more than a momentary time where we seek solace and closeness with God. We need to constantly acknowledge our relationship with God throughout the day, just as a husband and wife are constantly thinking of each other. Then when we do set aside time to simply be with God, it happens more naturally. If you want to improve your prayer life, make the intentional and faithful decision to live the same way outside of prayer as you do within prayer. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Growing up Fr. Mike thought prayer should be like soaking in a hot tub. He didn’t understand why it was so hard when he tried it. It took him a while to learn that, as the Catechism says, prayer is a gift of grace and a determined response on our part. Prayer always presupposes effort. There’s always some kind of engagement when we properly pray to God. It’s not just about soaking in God’s grace. The required effort in prayer is difficult more often than it is not. Prayer is a battle against ourselves and “the wiles of the tempter who does all he can to turn man away from prayer” (CCC 2725). Over time, Fr. Mike discovered that prayer needs to be more than a momentary time where we seek solace and closeness with God. We need to constantly acknowledge our relationship with God throughout the day, just as a husband and wife are constantly thinking of each other. Then when we do set aside time to simply be with God, it happens more naturally. If you want to improve your prayer life, make the intentional and faithful decision to live the same way outside of prayer as you do within prayer. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Is Prayer So Hard?2153ebd7-4814-4296-8126-df1e2377e0b4Thu, 14 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Is Prayer So Hard? Growing up Fr. Mike thought prayer should be like soaking in a hot tub. He didn’t understand why it was so hard when he tried it. It took him a while to learn that, as the Catechism says, prayer is a gift of grace and a determined response on our part. Prayer always presupposes effort. There’s always some kind of engagement when we properly pray to God. It’s not just about soaking in God’s grace. The required effort in prayer is difficult more often than it is not. Prayer is a battle against ourselves and “the wiles of the tempter who does all he can to turn man away from prayer” (CCC 2725). Over time, Fr. Mike discovered that prayer needs to be more than a momentary time where we seek solace and closeness with God. We need to constantly acknowledge our relationship with God throughout the day, just as a husband and wife are constantly thinking of each other. Then when we do set aside time to simply be with God, it happens more naturally. If you want to improve your prayer life, make the intentional and faithful decision to live the same way outside of prayer as you do within prayer. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Growing up Fr. Mike thought prayer should be like soaking in a hot tub. He didn’t understand why it was so hard when he tried it. It took him a while to learn that, as the Catechism says, prayer is a gift of grace and a determined response on our part. Prayer always presupposes effort. There’s always some kind of engagement when we properly pray to God. It’s not just about soaking in God’s grace. The required effort in prayer is difficult more often than it is not. Prayer is a battle against ourselves and “the wiles of the tempter who does all he can to turn man away from prayer” (CCC 2725). Over time, Fr. Mike discovered that prayer needs to be more than a momentary time where we seek solace and closeness with God. We need to constantly acknowledge our relationship with God throughout the day, just as a husband and wife are constantly thinking of each other. Then when we do set aside time to simply be with God, it happens more naturally. If you want to improve your prayer life, make the intentional and faithful decision to live the same way outside of prayer as you do within prayer. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Is Prayer So Hard?8b775977-4b42-41db-afc0-b6a15f1e0248Thu, 14 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSermon on Isaiah 1:10-18 and Luke 19:1-10 - SinSin

Sin

fullSermon on Isaiah 1:10-18 and Luke 19:1-10 - Sinf649a855-82aa-4c83-8170-7261a69fd704Thu, 14 Nov 2019 13:30:00 +00001251https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE41: The Heaton Brothers: From Horwich to HollywoodBrothers, best friends and business partners, The Heaton Brothers share more than just their parents. George and Mike Heaton are the founders of the world-renowned streetwear brand, Represent. The 26 and 28 year old initially started Represent in their ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brothers, best friends and business partners, The Heaton Brothers share more than just their parents. George and Mike Heaton are the founders of the world-renowned streetwear brand, Represent. The 26 and 28 year old initially started Represent in their ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE41: The Heaton Brothers: From Horwich to Hollywood00349f66-2833-48a8-93ad-fb43452aebffThu, 14 Nov 2019 02:00:00 +00003881https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/10/19 CompariSIN: Incomparable Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. We will continue walking through this world in which people are better than us. How can we become invincible to comparison? Mass Readings from November 10, 2019: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 Psalms 17:1, 5-6, 8, 152 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 Luke 20:27-38 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. We will continue walking through this world in which people are better than us. How can we become invincible to comparison? Mass Readings from November 10, 2019: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 Psalms 17:1, 5-6, 8, 152 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 Luke 20:27-38 Download the Homily Study

full11/10/19 CompariSIN: Incomparablec819716f-a9bf-4c63-ba2a-ee3716cd8ed9Sun, 10 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/10/19 CompariSIN: Incomparable Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. We will continue walking through this world in which people are better than us. How can we become invincible to comparison? Mass Readings from November 10, 2019: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 Psalms 17:1, 5-6, 8, 152 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 Luke 20:27-38 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. We will continue walking through this world in which people are better than us. How can we become invincible to comparison? Mass Readings from November 10, 2019: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 Psalms 17:1, 5-6, 8, 152 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 Luke 20:27-38 Download the Homily Study

full11/10/19 CompariSIN: Incomparable2a22eda2-f48a-4ba0-873f-4b56ff87fc66Sun, 10 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/10/19 CompariSIN: Incomparable Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. We will continue walking through this world in which people are better than us. How can we become invincible to comparison? Mass Readings from November 10, 2019: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 Psalms 17:1, 5-6, 8, 152 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 Luke 20:27-38 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. We will continue walking through this world in which people are better than us. How can we become invincible to comparison? Mass Readings from November 10, 2019: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 Psalms 17:1, 5-6, 8, 152 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 Luke 20:27-38 Download the Homily Study

full11/10/19 CompariSIN: Incomparablea2cda1c3-29d4-4fb9-8972-9299e8797412Sun, 10 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Pressure of Public Conversion Fr. Mike comments on Kanye West’s conversion. He celebrates Kanye’s conversion, but hesitates to lift him up as a Christian leader. He recommends that we let Kanye’s roots in the faith grow without the responsibility of having people watch his every step to see if he will fall; because we all fall in the walk of faith. Support Kanye by praying for him because everyone who is striving to do the will of God needs our prayers. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike comments on Kanye West’s conversion. He celebrates Kanye’s conversion, but hesitates to lift him up as a Christian leader. He recommends that we let Kanye’s roots in the faith grow without the responsibility of having people watch his every step to see if he will fall; because we all fall in the walk of faith. Support Kanye by praying for him because everyone who is striving to do the will of God needs our prayers. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Pressure of Public Conversion4d56dd58-7aa5-41f8-9fe7-b92cd41a2559Thu, 07 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Pressure of Public Conversion Fr. Mike comments on Kanye West’s conversion. He celebrates Kanye’s conversion, but hesitates to lift him up as a Christian leader. He recommends that we let Kanye’s roots in the faith grow without the responsibility of having people watch his every step to see if he will fall; because we all fall in the walk of faith. Support Kanye by praying for him because everyone who is striving to do the will of God needs our prayers. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike comments on Kanye West’s conversion. He celebrates Kanye’s conversion, but hesitates to lift him up as a Christian leader. He recommends that we let Kanye’s roots in the faith grow without the responsibility of having people watch his every step to see if he will fall; because we all fall in the walk of faith. Support Kanye by praying for him because everyone who is striving to do the will of God needs our prayers. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Pressure of Public Conversion017492bf-c223-4d5d-a081-454aefcdc19cThu, 07 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNehemiah 11 – New Residents of JerusalemNehemiah 11

Nehemiah 11

fullNehemiah 11 – New Residents of Jerusalem3ebc4efa-a5c8-4089-bfb0-60ae8b33d41bThu, 07 Nov 2019 13:30:00 +0000598https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/03/19 CompariSIN: Infinitely Preferred Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. What makes them so great? What makes me so awful? When someone else being honored or loved more than we are meets our insecurity, we are tempted to tell stories…about them and about ourselves. But when we know who we are and are grateful for what we have, we have security. And comparison is powerless. Mass Readings from November 3, 2019: Wisdom 11:22-12:2 Psalms 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 142 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Luke 19:1-10 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. What makes them so great? What makes me so awful? When someone else being honored or loved more than we are meets our insecurity, we are tempted to tell stories…about them and about ourselves. But when we know who we are and are grateful for what we have, we have security. And comparison is powerless. Mass Readings from November 3, 2019: Wisdom 11:22-12:2 Psalms 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 142 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Luke 19:1-10 Download the Homily Study

full11/03/19 CompariSIN: Infinitely Preferred5eddad3c-1003-460c-9c6c-f189ad41746cMon, 04 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/03/19 CompariSIN: Infinitely Preferred Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. What makes them so great? What makes me so awful? When someone else being honored or loved more than we are meets our insecurity, we are tempted to tell stories…about them and about ourselves. But when we know who we are and are grateful for what we have, we have security. And comparison is powerless. Mass Readings from November 3, 2019: Wisdom 11:22-12:2 Psalms 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 142 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Luke 19:1-10 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. What makes them so great? What makes me so awful? When someone else being honored or loved more than we are meets our insecurity, we are tempted to tell stories…about them and about ourselves. But when we know who we are and are grateful for what we have, we have security. And comparison is powerless. Mass Readings from November 3, 2019: Wisdom 11:22-12:2 Psalms 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 142 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Luke 19:1-10 Download the Homily Study

full11/03/19 CompariSIN: Infinitely Preferred8caefc2a-6e67-432b-8b0d-fcdf39c8c154Mon, 04 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/03/19 CompariSIN: Infinitely Preferred Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. What makes them so great? What makes me so awful? When someone else being honored or loved more than we are meets our insecurity, we are tempted to tell stories…about them and about ourselves. But when we know who we are and are grateful for what we have, we have security. And comparison is powerless. Mass Readings from November 3, 2019: Wisdom 11:22-12:2 Psalms 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 142 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Luke 19:1-10 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. What makes them so great? What makes me so awful? When someone else being honored or loved more than we are meets our insecurity, we are tempted to tell stories…about them and about ourselves. But when we know who we are and are grateful for what we have, we have security. And comparison is powerless. Mass Readings from November 3, 2019: Wisdom 11:22-12:2 Psalms 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 142 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Luke 19:1-10 Download the Homily Study

full11/03/19 CompariSIN: Infinitely Preferred0a956fab-5f4d-499e-a0c8-37ad9f0e3f1cMon, 04 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Is Going to Interrupt You Fr. Mike uses the life of St. Maximillian Kolbe as an example of how God is going to interrupt us if we choose to do his will. We may love schedules, like Fr. Mike does, but life is unpredictable and tends to create a dangerous environment for our schedules. No less happened to St. Maximillian, who had plans for his life before being sent to Auschwitz. The inconveniences put in our path may not be that extreme, but be prepared to be interrupted if you want to be a saint. See interruptions as an occasion for holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike uses the life of St. Maximillian Kolbe as an example of how God is going to interrupt us if we choose to do his will. We may love schedules, like Fr. Mike does, but life is unpredictable and tends to create a dangerous environment for our schedules. No less happened to St. Maximillian, who had plans for his life before being sent to Auschwitz. The inconveniences put in our path may not be that extreme, but be prepared to be interrupted if you want to be a saint. See interruptions as an occasion for holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGod Is Going to Interrupt You41cf57cf-aa3e-4a17-9d01-454f5965ab72Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Is Going to Interrupt You Fr. Mike uses the life of St. Maximillian Kolbe as an example of how God is going to interrupt us if we choose to do his will. We may love schedules, like Fr. Mike does, but life is unpredictable and tends to create a dangerous environment for our schedules. No less happened to St. Maximillian, who had plans for his life before being sent to Auschwitz. The inconveniences put in our path may not be that extreme, but be prepared to be interrupted if you want to be a saint. See interruptions as an occasion for holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike uses the life of St. Maximillian Kolbe as an example of how God is going to interrupt us if we choose to do his will. We may love schedules, like Fr. Mike does, but life is unpredictable and tends to create a dangerous environment for our schedules. No less happened to St. Maximillian, who had plans for his life before being sent to Auschwitz. The inconveniences put in our path may not be that extreme, but be prepared to be interrupted if you want to be a saint. See interruptions as an occasion for holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGod Is Going to Interrupt You2b499032-8b6f-4e8c-a465-30938b2342ebThu, 31 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNehemiah 10 – The Agreement of the PeopleNehemiah 10

Nehemiah 10

fullNehemiah 10 – The Agreement of the Peoplefc9d938d-ea68-4b54-93db-08c9a8aec0a0Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:30:00 +0000602https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE40: The Day My Dream Came TrueThe last few weeks have been some of the most educational and exciting in Social Chain's history and in my journey as an entrepreneur. We went public. In this week's episode of The Diary of a CEO, I share some of the insights that going public has taugh... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last few weeks have been some of the most educational and exciting in Social Chain's history and in my journey as an entrepreneur. We went public. In this week's episode of The Diary of a CEO, I share some of the insights that going public has taugh... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE40: The Day My Dream Came True3841eeb9-2264-48ff-b04a-e04e6d788657Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:00:00 +00003055https://216.73.216.191/allTags#116A: Don't Believe Everything you FeelIn today's story, we hear a letter from our friend Paul. He reminds us that when we feel nervous or anxious,&nbsp; we should notice what we are thinking about. Sometimes our minds can run wild with crazy thoughts that just aren't true or good. Our feelings can lead us astray at times. We will do something special today, and hear a short story about a girl named Kayleigh. Kayleigh is nervous about having to speak in front of her class BUT she remembers the Bible story her and her mom just read from Paul. Tune in to see the story in action.&nbsp; &nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect or support this podcast, please click the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's story, we hear a letter from our friend Paul. He reminds us that when we feel nervous or anxious,&nbsp; we should notice what we are thinking about. Sometimes our minds can run wild with crazy thoughts that just aren't true or good. Our feelings can lead us astray at times. We will do something special today, and hear a short story about a girl named Kayleigh. Kayleigh is nervous about having to speak in front of her class BUT she remembers the Bible story her and her mom just read from Paul. Tune in to see the story in action.&nbsp; &nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect or support this podcast, please click the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#116A: Don't Believe Everything you Feelf5065ff1-6e5a-4c85-884f-ae5203f03776Tue, 29 Oct 2019 21:18:52 +0000779https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/27/19 CompariSIN: The Way of Comparison Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In a life of comparison, every person is a potential threat. Comparison is the desire to be “more” than another. At the heart of that desire is fear. Vulnerability breaks through that fear.Mass Readings from Mass Readings from October 27, 2019:&lt;/ Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 232 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In a life of comparison, every person is a potential threat. Comparison is the desire to be “more” than another. At the heart of that desire is fear. Vulnerability breaks through that fear.Mass Readings from Mass Readings from October 27, 2019:&lt;/ Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 232 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 Download the Homily Study

full10/27/19 CompariSIN: The Way of Comparisonee42a67b-5a23-498f-b242-2e70373f59b8Sun, 27 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/27/19 CompariSIN: The Way of Comparison Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In a life of comparison, every person is a potential threat. Comparison is the desire to be “more” than another. At the heart of that desire is fear. Vulnerability breaks through that fear.Mass Readings from Mass Readings from October 27, 2019:&lt;/ Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 232 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In a life of comparison, every person is a potential threat. Comparison is the desire to be “more” than another. At the heart of that desire is fear. Vulnerability breaks through that fear.Mass Readings from Mass Readings from October 27, 2019:&lt;/ Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 232 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 Download the Homily Study

full10/27/19 CompariSIN: The Way of Comparisonde923d93-d196-4b93-b3ff-8f48fee7ada4Sun, 27 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/27/19 CompariSIN: The Way of Comparison Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In a life of comparison, every person is a potential threat. Comparison is the desire to be “more” than another. At the heart of that desire is fear. Vulnerability breaks through that fear.Mass Readings from Mass Readings from October 27, 2019:&lt;/ Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 232 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In a life of comparison, every person is a potential threat. Comparison is the desire to be “more” than another. At the heart of that desire is fear. Vulnerability breaks through that fear.Mass Readings from Mass Readings from October 27, 2019:&lt;/ Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 232 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 Download the Homily Study

full10/27/19 CompariSIN: The Way of Comparisonbed1d0c8-d8aa-4dd4-ace6-2ee61d01071eSun, 27 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoes God Want Me to Be Spontaneous? God may want you to be spontaneous, but he also wants you to be disciplined. How does that work? Well, unless you just want to have no control over you impulses like a dog chasing a squirrel, discipline is a necessary prerequisite to being spontaneous. Spontaneity requires a schedule, Fr. Mike says. God can only introduce new and exciting things into your day once you’ve done the things he put on your path in the first place. So make a schedule for your day. Yes, life will get in the way and you may have to abandon some things on that schedule, but at least having a schedule helps you decide whether or not the unexpected things are more important than the priorities you set for yourself. Fully embrace today by making a plan for it, as the author of Hebrews encourages us: “But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called ‘today,’ that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:13). The truly spontaneous person has a carpe diem attitude that starts with a set of determined goals. This determination is what gives him or her the energy boost to get to the uncharted territory of spontaneity. Have the disciple to schedule things right now so you have the freedom to be spontaneous later. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

God may want you to be spontaneous, but he also wants you to be disciplined. How does that work? Well, unless you just want to have no control over you impulses like a dog chasing a squirrel, discipline is a necessary prerequisite to being spontaneous. Spontaneity requires a schedule, Fr. Mike says. God can only introduce new and exciting things into your day once you’ve done the things he put on your path in the first place. So make a schedule for your day. Yes, life will get in the way and you may have to abandon some things on that schedule, but at least having a schedule helps you decide whether or not the unexpected things are more important than the priorities you set for yourself. Fully embrace today by making a plan for it, as the author of Hebrews encourages us: “But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called ‘today,’ that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:13). The truly spontaneous person has a carpe diem attitude that starts with a set of determined goals. This determination is what gives him or her the energy boost to get to the uncharted territory of spontaneity. Have the disciple to schedule things right now so you have the freedom to be spontaneous later. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDoes God Want Me to Be Spontaneous?10d9e5db-6e12-4198-be50-278a9653f3caThu, 24 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoes God Want Me to Be Spontaneous? God may want you to be spontaneous, but he also wants you to be disciplined. How does that work? Well, unless you just want to have no control over you impulses like a dog chasing a squirrel, discipline is a necessary prerequisite to being spontaneous. Spontaneity requires a schedule, Fr. Mike says. God can only introduce new and exciting things into your day once you’ve done the things he put on your path in the first place. So make a schedule for your day. Yes, life will get in the way and you may have to abandon some things on that schedule, but at least having a schedule helps you decide whether or not the unexpected things are more important than the priorities you set for yourself. Fully embrace today by making a plan for it, as the author of Hebrews encourages us: “But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called ‘today,’ that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:13). The truly spontaneous person has a carpe diem attitude that starts with a set of determined goals. This determination is what gives him or her the energy boost to get to the uncharted territory of spontaneity. Have the disciple to schedule things right now so you have the freedom to be spontaneous later. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

God may want you to be spontaneous, but he also wants you to be disciplined. How does that work? Well, unless you just want to have no control over you impulses like a dog chasing a squirrel, discipline is a necessary prerequisite to being spontaneous. Spontaneity requires a schedule, Fr. Mike says. God can only introduce new and exciting things into your day once you’ve done the things he put on your path in the first place. So make a schedule for your day. Yes, life will get in the way and you may have to abandon some things on that schedule, but at least having a schedule helps you decide whether or not the unexpected things are more important than the priorities you set for yourself. Fully embrace today by making a plan for it, as the author of Hebrews encourages us: “But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called ‘today,’ that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:13). The truly spontaneous person has a carpe diem attitude that starts with a set of determined goals. This determination is what gives him or her the energy boost to get to the uncharted territory of spontaneity. Have the disciple to schedule things right now so you have the freedom to be spontaneous later. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDoes God Want Me to Be Spontaneous?4501658b-13bf-4026-b056-ae8f06902166Thu, 24 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA sermon on Luke 18:1-8 and 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5Luke 18:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5

Luke 18:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5

fullA sermon on Luke 18:1-8 and 2 Timothy 3:14-4:51af6964f-fc6a-40a0-8547-f8bf0d8d75a8Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:30:00 +00001138https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/20/19 The Hardest Step: The Next Step Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Often, the next hardest step is the next step. Continuing to walk in the midst of failure, rejection, and imperfection is a sign of a great life. In your life, you will take hundreds of first steps. Mass Readings from October 20, 2019: Ezekiel 17:8-13 Luke 18:1-82 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Mark 10:2-16 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Often, the next hardest step is the next step. Continuing to walk in the midst of failure, rejection, and imperfection is a sign of a great life. In your life, you will take hundreds of first steps. Mass Readings from October 20, 2019: Ezekiel 17:8-13 Luke 18:1-82 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Mark 10:2-16 Download the Homily Study

full10/20/19 The Hardest Step: The Next Stepdf34d15c-9e9e-4c05-9f48-3349dc224d2fMon, 21 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/20/19 The Hardest Step: The Next Step Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Often, the next hardest step is the next step. Continuing to walk in the midst of failure, rejection, and imperfection is a sign of a great life. In your life, you will take hundreds of first steps. Mass Readings from October 20, 2019: Ezekiel 17:8-13 Luke 18:1-82 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Mark 10:2-16 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Often, the next hardest step is the next step. Continuing to walk in the midst of failure, rejection, and imperfection is a sign of a great life. In your life, you will take hundreds of first steps. Mass Readings from October 20, 2019: Ezekiel 17:8-13 Luke 18:1-82 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Mark 10:2-16 Download the Homily Study

full10/20/19 The Hardest Step: The Next Stepfb7761c5-c226-4f20-96a1-fc8bc984f15bMon, 21 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/20/19 The Hardest Step: The Next Step Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Often, the next hardest step is the next step. Continuing to walk in the midst of failure, rejection, and imperfection is a sign of a great life. In your life, you will take hundreds of first steps. Mass Readings from October 20, 2019: Ezekiel 17:8-13 Luke 18:1-82 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Mark 10:2-16 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Often, the next hardest step is the next step. Continuing to walk in the midst of failure, rejection, and imperfection is a sign of a great life. In your life, you will take hundreds of first steps. Mass Readings from October 20, 2019: Ezekiel 17:8-13 Luke 18:1-82 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Mark 10:2-16 Download the Homily Study

full10/20/19 The Hardest Step: The Next Step49022a5d-1f0b-4eef-8895-76c99cda0da2Mon, 21 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#115A: The 10 CommandmentsExodus 19:16-20 &amp; 20:1-17 Today we get to learn about the 10 commandments. Did you know that commandments are like rules? I'm sure you even have rules in your very own home.&nbsp; In today's story, we will hear how God made rules because he loves us. Sometimes, we can hear rules and be frustrated because we think they aren't letting us have any fun. But with God's rules, that's just not true. These rules help keep us safe, close to Him, and live a joyful life. We will hear an example of what this means in today's story.&nbsp; &nbsp; To connect with us please click the link below: &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 19:16-20 &amp; 20:1-17 Today we get to learn about the 10 commandments. Did you know that commandments are like rules? I'm sure you even have rules in your very own home.&nbsp; In today's story, we will hear how God made rules because he loves us. Sometimes, we can hear rules and be frustrated because we think they aren't letting us have any fun. But with God's rules, that's just not true. These rules help keep us safe, close to Him, and live a joyful life. We will hear an example of what this means in today's story.&nbsp; &nbsp; To connect with us please click the link below: &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#115A: The 10 Commandmentsb9fa9902-6b7e-4a36-a591-ce5f3267ab58Sun, 20 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000602https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow We Use the Word Should We may be too hard on ourselves when considering how we use the word “should.” Of course, we should go to Mass and pray every day. We should avoid stealing and other sins. However, in the midst of the healthy “shoulds,” there could be unhealthy “shoulds,” like “I should enjoy going to Mass and praying,” or “it shouldn’t be this hard to avoid sin.” But no one ever said that. No one ever said doing what’s right would be easy. So let’s stop “shoulding” ourselves, and let’s rely on God’s grace to pull us through instead. Our weakness is an opportunity to embrace God’s grace. Fr. Mike says if all the things we should do were easy, we wouldn’t need Jesus. “For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities; for when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We may be too hard on ourselves when considering how we use the word “should.” Of course, we should go to Mass and pray every day. We should avoid stealing and other sins. However, in the midst of the healthy “shoulds,” there could be unhealthy “shoulds,” like “I should enjoy going to Mass and praying,” or “it shouldn’t be this hard to avoid sin.” But no one ever said that. No one ever said doing what’s right would be easy. So let’s stop “shoulding” ourselves, and let’s rely on God’s grace to pull us through instead. Our weakness is an opportunity to embrace God’s grace. Fr. Mike says if all the things we should do were easy, we wouldn’t need Jesus. “For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities; for when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow We Use the Word Should5ba75531-9829-4c16-9139-5b5908100fd7Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow We Use the Word Should We may be too hard on ourselves when considering how we use the word “should.” Of course, we should go to Mass and pray every day. We should avoid stealing and other sins. However, in the midst of the healthy “shoulds,” there could be unhealthy “shoulds,” like “I should enjoy going to Mass and praying,” or “it shouldn’t be this hard to avoid sin.” But no one ever said that. No one ever said doing what’s right would be easy. So let’s stop “shoulding” ourselves, and let’s rely on God’s grace to pull us through instead. Our weakness is an opportunity to embrace God’s grace. Fr. Mike says if all the things we should do were easy, we wouldn’t need Jesus. “For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities; for when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We may be too hard on ourselves when considering how we use the word “should.” Of course, we should go to Mass and pray every day. We should avoid stealing and other sins. However, in the midst of the healthy “shoulds,” there could be unhealthy “shoulds,” like “I should enjoy going to Mass and praying,” or “it shouldn’t be this hard to avoid sin.” But no one ever said that. No one ever said doing what’s right would be easy. So let’s stop “shoulding” ourselves, and let’s rely on God’s grace to pull us through instead. Our weakness is an opportunity to embrace God’s grace. Fr. Mike says if all the things we should do were easy, we wouldn’t need Jesus. “For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities; for when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow We Use the Word Should98c45b28-66ab-4e2e-a610-604b82a2515fThu, 17 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNehemiah 9 – The Israelites Confess Their SinsNehemiah 9

Nehemiah 9

fullNehemiah 9 – The Israelites Confess Their Sins25cbd924-0e48-4042-9316-c90952cc0f97Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:30:00 +0000658https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/13/19 The Hardest Step: The First Step Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You just have to start. The first step is the most difficult…but it is also the most important. Mass Readings from October 13, 2019: 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalms 98:1-42 Timothy 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You just have to start. The first step is the most difficult…but it is also the most important. Mass Readings from October 13, 2019: 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalms 98:1-42 Timothy 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19 Download the Homily Study

full10/13/19 The Hardest Step: The First Step8eda0ab0-7dfd-46e7-9e40-a622935580a0Mon, 14 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/13/19 The Hardest Step: The First Step Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You just have to start. The first step is the most difficult…but it is also the most important. Mass Readings from October 13, 2019: 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalms 98:1-42 Timothy 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You just have to start. The first step is the most difficult…but it is also the most important. Mass Readings from October 13, 2019: 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalms 98:1-42 Timothy 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19 Download the Homily Study

full10/13/19 The Hardest Step: The First Step998a34b6-2e0c-481f-8f0f-e0d00dadb442Mon, 14 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/13/19 The Hardest Step: The First Step Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You just have to start. The first step is the most difficult…but it is also the most important. Mass Readings from October 13, 2019: 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalms 98:1-42 Timothy 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You just have to start. The first step is the most difficult…but it is also the most important. Mass Readings from October 13, 2019: 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalms 98:1-42 Timothy 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19 Download the Homily Study

full10/13/19 The Hardest Step: The First Step09bfc2f0-d1d3-4530-9e16-cde4fdec1e31Mon, 14 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs Curiosity a Vice? Knowledge is always good, but St. Thomas Aquinas said curiosity—or the fickle pursuit of unnecessary knowledge—can be a vice. What he meant, and what Fr. Mike means here, is that the methods by which we feed our curiosity, and our motivation for feeding it, can lead to vice if we just want to know something instead of pursuing what we need to know. Those things we say we have to know about because everyone else is talking about them—like that popular show we say we simply cannot miss, or that things someone did that’s none of our business but we just need to know about it—these things can lead us away from a wholehearted pursuit of truth. The counterpart virtue of unhealthy curiosity is studiousness, where the motivation and method of pursuing knowledge are correct. Curiosity is a good place to start, but it should always lead to studiousness, the virtue of great minds. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Knowledge is always good, but St. Thomas Aquinas said curiosity—or the fickle pursuit of unnecessary knowledge—can be a vice. What he meant, and what Fr. Mike means here, is that the methods by which we feed our curiosity, and our motivation for feeding it, can lead to vice if we just want to know something instead of pursuing what we need to know. Those things we say we have to know about because everyone else is talking about them—like that popular show we say we simply cannot miss, or that things someone did that’s none of our business but we just need to know about it—these things can lead us away from a wholehearted pursuit of truth. The counterpart virtue of unhealthy curiosity is studiousness, where the motivation and method of pursuing knowledge are correct. Curiosity is a good place to start, but it should always lead to studiousness, the virtue of great minds. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs Curiosity a Vice?b4f79672-6dac-43a4-b79d-2cd5ebc05034Thu, 10 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs Curiosity a Vice? Knowledge is always good, but St. Thomas Aquinas said curiosity—or the fickle pursuit of unnecessary knowledge—can be a vice. What he meant, and what Fr. Mike means here, is that the methods by which we feed our curiosity, and our motivation for feeding it, can lead to vice if we just want to know something instead of pursuing what we need to know. Those things we say we have to know about because everyone else is talking about them—like that popular show we say we simply cannot miss, or that things someone did that’s none of our business but we just need to know about it—these things can lead us away from a wholehearted pursuit of truth. The counterpart virtue of unhealthy curiosity is studiousness, where the motivation and method of pursuing knowledge are correct. Curiosity is a good place to start, but it should always lead to studiousness, the virtue of great minds. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Knowledge is always good, but St. Thomas Aquinas said curiosity—or the fickle pursuit of unnecessary knowledge—can be a vice. What he meant, and what Fr. Mike means here, is that the methods by which we feed our curiosity, and our motivation for feeding it, can lead to vice if we just want to know something instead of pursuing what we need to know. Those things we say we have to know about because everyone else is talking about them—like that popular show we say we simply cannot miss, or that things someone did that’s none of our business but we just need to know about it—these things can lead us away from a wholehearted pursuit of truth. The counterpart virtue of unhealthy curiosity is studiousness, where the motivation and method of pursuing knowledge are correct. Curiosity is a good place to start, but it should always lead to studiousness, the virtue of great minds. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs Curiosity a Vice?df1aa16f-4a13-44a4-948b-ff6906e07764Thu, 10 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNehemiah 8 – Ezra Reads the LawNehemiah 8

Nehemiah 8

fullNehemiah 8 – Ezra Reads the Law24345283-9600-4557-a2ef-7249d5a79fabThu, 10 Oct 2019 12:30:00 +0000745https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE39: Jamal Edwards - From Media Student To MultimillionaireAt 15, Jamal Edwards rapped under the name "SmokeyBarz", filming with his friends from a £20 phone. At 24, he had received an MBE for services to music and business, taken the first royal selfie and was a multimillionaire. The entrepreneur turned music ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 15, Jamal Edwards rapped under the name "SmokeyBarz", filming with his friends from a £20 phone. At 24, he had received an MBE for services to music and business, taken the first royal selfie and was a multimillionaire. The entrepreneur turned music ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE39: Jamal Edwards - From Media Student To Multimillionaire9406f9a5-0482-4f88-afd0-8be52697739cThu, 10 Oct 2019 01:00:00 +00003774https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/06/19 Are You Saved? From What: Lovelessness Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. How do you know God loves you? How do you know you are saved? Answer: the sacraments. The saving work of Jesus was accomplished in His life, death, resurrection, and ascension. The saving work of Jesus meets our lives and transforms them through the tangible gifts of His love: the sacraments. Mass Readings from October 6, 2019: Habbakuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-92 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Luke 17:5-10 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. How do you know God loves you? How do you know you are saved? Answer: the sacraments. The saving work of Jesus was accomplished in His life, death, resurrection, and ascension. The saving work of Jesus meets our lives and transforms them through the tangible gifts of His love: the sacraments. Mass Readings from October 6, 2019: Habbakuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-92 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Luke 17:5-10 Download the Homily Study

full10/06/19 Are You Saved? From What: Lovelessnessdde94faf-8db2-4287-a4f8-249a636f7a4bMon, 07 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/06/19 Are You Saved? From What: Lovelessness Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. How do you know God loves you? How do you know you are saved? Answer: the sacraments. The saving work of Jesus was accomplished in His life, death, resurrection, and ascension. The saving work of Jesus meets our lives and transforms them through the tangible gifts of His love: the sacraments. Mass Readings from October 6, 2019: Habbakuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-92 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Luke 17:5-10 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. How do you know God loves you? How do you know you are saved? Answer: the sacraments. The saving work of Jesus was accomplished in His life, death, resurrection, and ascension. The saving work of Jesus meets our lives and transforms them through the tangible gifts of His love: the sacraments. Mass Readings from October 6, 2019: Habbakuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-92 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Luke 17:5-10 Download the Homily Study

full10/06/19 Are You Saved? From What: Lovelessness9004b6d0-b552-4247-b1aa-4de39f37930dMon, 07 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/06/19 Are You Saved? From What: Lovelessness Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. How do you know God loves you? How do you know you are saved? Answer: the sacraments. The saving work of Jesus was accomplished in His life, death, resurrection, and ascension. The saving work of Jesus meets our lives and transforms them through the tangible gifts of His love: the sacraments. Mass Readings from October 6, 2019: Habbakuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-92 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Luke 17:5-10 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. How do you know God loves you? How do you know you are saved? Answer: the sacraments. The saving work of Jesus was accomplished in His life, death, resurrection, and ascension. The saving work of Jesus meets our lives and transforms them through the tangible gifts of His love: the sacraments. Mass Readings from October 6, 2019: Habbakuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-92 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Luke 17:5-10 Download the Homily Study

full10/06/19 Are You Saved? From What: Lovelessnessd7661302-6b33-47ef-9e9f-d33736638c5cMon, 07 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#114A: Just Because Things are Hard Does NOT Mean Jesus is Not ThereMark 4:35- 41 &amp; John 16:33 Today we hear how Jesus' friends were scared during the storm. With the wind and waves tossing them about, their boat could sink! They were terrified. Even during this scary circumstance, Jesus was there. He had not left them. Sometimes we get it confused and think Jesus is only around when we are winning all of our sports games and eating cupcakes all day. That's just not true. Jesus tells us that we will have troubles but to take heart, b/c He has overcome the World. John 16:33 Tune in to hear how God is with you each and every day NOT just on the good days.&nbsp; &nbsp; Episode #4 "Jesus Calms the Storm" is the same story but with different application questions. You can check out that resource as well.&nbsp; To connect with me or support this podcast, simply click the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark 4:35- 41 &amp; John 16:33 Today we hear how Jesus' friends were scared during the storm. With the wind and waves tossing them about, their boat could sink! They were terrified. Even during this scary circumstance, Jesus was there. He had not left them. Sometimes we get it confused and think Jesus is only around when we are winning all of our sports games and eating cupcakes all day. That's just not true. Jesus tells us that we will have troubles but to take heart, b/c He has overcome the World. John 16:33 Tune in to hear how God is with you each and every day NOT just on the good days.&nbsp; &nbsp; Episode #4 "Jesus Calms the Storm" is the same story but with different application questions. You can check out that resource as well.&nbsp; To connect with me or support this podcast, simply click the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#114A: Just Because Things are Hard Does NOT Mean Jesus is Not Therec27053f1-33da-47ea-a83a-eb161c236895Sun, 06 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000498https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat You Can Control If you’re in any kind of situation in your life where you feel you are limited in what you can control, you may not be as chained to your circumstances as you think. Fr. Mike offers encouragement, saying you can still make interior decisions and have an effect on your circumstances to some extent. You still have agency. Even though you may not be able to change everything you want, you can change your heart. Resentment and bitterness can prevent a great deal of needed change, so if they’re in your heart start by surrendering them to the Lord. This will give you internal freedom similar to what Jesus had when he was suffering on the Cross. Give your circumstances to the Lord and put them under his dominion. This may lead to more pain, but it’s better than staying bitter because if we remain in that bitterness our hearts will become numb and incapable of love. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you’re in any kind of situation in your life where you feel you are limited in what you can control, you may not be as chained to your circumstances as you think. Fr. Mike offers encouragement, saying you can still make interior decisions and have an effect on your circumstances to some extent. You still have agency. Even though you may not be able to change everything you want, you can change your heart. Resentment and bitterness can prevent a great deal of needed change, so if they’re in your heart start by surrendering them to the Lord. This will give you internal freedom similar to what Jesus had when he was suffering on the Cross. Give your circumstances to the Lord and put them under his dominion. This may lead to more pain, but it’s better than staying bitter because if we remain in that bitterness our hearts will become numb and incapable of love. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat You Can Control629bf6c4-9d0e-4de7-aecf-4f2b1122877aThu, 03 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat You Can Control If you’re in any kind of situation in your life where you feel you are limited in what you can control, you may not be as chained to your circumstances as you think. Fr. Mike offers encouragement, saying you can still make interior decisions and have an effect on your circumstances to some extent. You still have agency. Even though you may not be able to change everything you want, you can change your heart. Resentment and bitterness can prevent a great deal of needed change, so if they’re in your heart start by surrendering them to the Lord. This will give you internal freedom similar to what Jesus had when he was suffering on the Cross. Give your circumstances to the Lord and put them under his dominion. This may lead to more pain, but it’s better than staying bitter because if we remain in that bitterness our hearts will become numb and incapable of love. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you’re in any kind of situation in your life where you feel you are limited in what you can control, you may not be as chained to your circumstances as you think. Fr. Mike offers encouragement, saying you can still make interior decisions and have an effect on your circumstances to some extent. You still have agency. Even though you may not be able to change everything you want, you can change your heart. Resentment and bitterness can prevent a great deal of needed change, so if they’re in your heart start by surrendering them to the Lord. This will give you internal freedom similar to what Jesus had when he was suffering on the Cross. Give your circumstances to the Lord and put them under his dominion. This may lead to more pain, but it’s better than staying bitter because if we remain in that bitterness our hearts will become numb and incapable of love. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat You Can Controlfd74ee9b-a781-4c9b-adfe-124839d3cef3Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNehemiah 7 – List of the ExilesNehemiah 7

Nehemiah 7

fullNehemiah 7 – List of the Exiles6880656c-d5d4-4a15-8bef-5e8793fed654Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:30:00 +0000820https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/29/19 Are You Saved? From What: Lifelessness Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus took from us what was ours so He could give to us what is His. God’s grace is the cause of our salvation. God’s free gift is what gives us the power to even choose Him or choose to do good works. We do not merely “collect” or “receive” His grace, but we become active participants with Him. Mass Readings from September 29, 2019: Amos 6:1, 4-7 Psalms 146:7-101 Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus took from us what was ours so He could give to us what is His. God’s grace is the cause of our salvation. God’s free gift is what gives us the power to even choose Him or choose to do good works. We do not merely “collect” or “receive” His grace, but we become active participants with Him. Mass Readings from September 29, 2019: Amos 6:1, 4-7 Psalms 146:7-101 Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31 Download the Homily Study

full09/29/19 Are You Saved? From What: Lifelessness87921a4d-7deb-45e6-b16e-e128a30c4042Sun, 29 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/29/19 Are You Saved? From What: Lifelessness Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus took from us what was ours so He could give to us what is His. God’s grace is the cause of our salvation. God’s free gift is what gives us the power to even choose Him or choose to do good works. We do not merely “collect” or “receive” His grace, but we become active participants with Him. Mass Readings from September 29, 2019: Amos 6:1, 4-7 Psalms 146:7-101 Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus took from us what was ours so He could give to us what is His. God’s grace is the cause of our salvation. God’s free gift is what gives us the power to even choose Him or choose to do good works. We do not merely “collect” or “receive” His grace, but we become active participants with Him. Mass Readings from September 29, 2019: Amos 6:1, 4-7 Psalms 146:7-101 Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31 Download the Homily Study

full09/29/19 Are You Saved? From What: Lifelessness7dfb7eda-9be1-4935-9b1c-1bb6971bd425Sun, 29 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/29/19 Are You Saved? From What: Lifelessness Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus took from us what was ours so He could give to us what is His. God’s grace is the cause of our salvation. God’s free gift is what gives us the power to even choose Him or choose to do good works. We do not merely “collect” or “receive” His grace, but we become active participants with Him. Mass Readings from September 29, 2019: Amos 6:1, 4-7 Psalms 146:7-101 Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus took from us what was ours so He could give to us what is His. God’s grace is the cause of our salvation. God’s free gift is what gives us the power to even choose Him or choose to do good works. We do not merely “collect” or “receive” His grace, but we become active participants with Him. Mass Readings from September 29, 2019: Amos 6:1, 4-7 Psalms 146:7-101 Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31 Download the Homily Study

full09/29/19 Are You Saved? From What: Lifelessness143de5b7-6e34-47ba-a8d0-910e908f79e5Sun, 29 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Make Decisions Together Fr. Mike says the key to making decisions together is distinguishing between preferences and principles. If the reason you’re favoring a choice is a matter of principle, it is your duty to lead the other person in that decision to the truth of that principle. If the choice you’re favoring is just a matter of preference though, charity suggests that you default to the preference of the beloved one involved in the decision instead. Fr. Mike uses going to church as an example. It is a matter of principle that we have to go to Sunday Mass and worship God the way he tells us to, so if someone tells us going to a Catholic Mass is just our preference we can tell them as a matter of fact it’s not. However, if the issue is which church we go to for Sunday Mass, say St. Francis’ Church or St. Andrew’s, more often than not that is just a matter of preference. For a helpful book on decision-making, check out _Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry _by Jackie and Bobby Angel, with Fr. Mike.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike says the key to making decisions together is distinguishing between preferences and principles. If the reason you’re favoring a choice is a matter of principle, it is your duty to lead the other person in that decision to the truth of that principle. If the choice you’re favoring is just a matter of preference though, charity suggests that you default to the preference of the beloved one involved in the decision instead. Fr. Mike uses going to church as an example. It is a matter of principle that we have to go to Sunday Mass and worship God the way he tells us to, so if someone tells us going to a Catholic Mass is just our preference we can tell them as a matter of fact it’s not. However, if the issue is which church we go to for Sunday Mass, say St. Francis’ Church or St. Andrew’s, more often than not that is just a matter of preference. For a helpful book on decision-making, check out _Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry _by Jackie and Bobby Angel, with Fr. Mike.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Make Decisions Togetherbfe2f67b-f0d4-4bf8-a138-de7fae036c4fThu, 26 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Make Decisions Together Fr. Mike says the key to making decisions together is distinguishing between preferences and principles. If the reason you’re favoring a choice is a matter of principle, it is your duty to lead the other person in that decision to the truth of that principle. If the choice you’re favoring is just a matter of preference though, charity suggests that you default to the preference of the beloved one involved in the decision instead. Fr. Mike uses going to church as an example. It is a matter of principle that we have to go to Sunday Mass and worship God the way he tells us to, so if someone tells us going to a Catholic Mass is just our preference we can tell them as a matter of fact it’s not. However, if the issue is which church we go to for Sunday Mass, say St. Francis’ Church or St. Andrew’s, more often than not that is just a matter of preference. For a helpful book on decision-making, check out _Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry _by Jackie and Bobby Angel, with Fr. Mike.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike says the key to making decisions together is distinguishing between preferences and principles. If the reason you’re favoring a choice is a matter of principle, it is your duty to lead the other person in that decision to the truth of that principle. If the choice you’re favoring is just a matter of preference though, charity suggests that you default to the preference of the beloved one involved in the decision instead. Fr. Mike uses going to church as an example. It is a matter of principle that we have to go to Sunday Mass and worship God the way he tells us to, so if someone tells us going to a Catholic Mass is just our preference we can tell them as a matter of fact it’s not. However, if the issue is which church we go to for Sunday Mass, say St. Francis’ Church or St. Andrew’s, more often than not that is just a matter of preference. For a helpful book on decision-making, check out _Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry _by Jackie and Bobby Angel, with Fr. Mike.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Make Decisions Togetherc6f59bdf-4b80-49db-9c26-f8e487f27c1cThu, 26 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNehemiah 6 – Further OppositionNehemiah 6

Nehemiah 6

fullNehemiah 6 – Further Opposition5e98c782-e5f3-41fa-8cfc-492262bf8352Thu, 26 Sep 2019 12:30:00 +0000685https://216.73.216.191/allTags#113A: Little ZacchaeusLuke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus wanted so badly to see Jesus but he was to little to see him over the crowds that had gathered. He decides to climb a tree so he can see Jesus. Jesus stops at that exact tree and says hello. Not only did Jesus know where Zacchaeus was but He knew his name too.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with me or support this podcast,&nbsp; simply click the link:&nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus wanted so badly to see Jesus but he was to little to see him over the crowds that had gathered. He decides to climb a tree so he can see Jesus. Jesus stops at that exact tree and says hello. Not only did Jesus know where Zacchaeus was but He knew his name too.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with me or support this podcast,&nbsp; simply click the link:&nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#113A: Little Zacchaeus0f0b36ff-a308-43f1-9eed-cf72480e32baSun, 22 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000398https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/22/19 Are You Saved? From What: Hopelessness Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus took from us what was ours so He could give to us what is His. When we come face to face with our sin, we realize that we owe a debt we cannot pay. When we come face to face with Jesus, we realize that He paid a debt He did not owe. This is the free gift that saves us from hopelessness: we are saved by grace through faith working itself out in love. Mass Readings from September 22, 2019: Amos 8:4-7 Psalms 113:1-2, 4-81 Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus took from us what was ours so He could give to us what is His. When we come face to face with our sin, we realize that we owe a debt we cannot pay. When we come face to face with Jesus, we realize that He paid a debt He did not owe. This is the free gift that saves us from hopelessness: we are saved by grace through faith working itself out in love. Mass Readings from September 22, 2019: Amos 8:4-7 Psalms 113:1-2, 4-81 Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13 Download the Homily Study

full09/22/19 Are You Saved? From What: Hopelessness84e87fc5-4c61-4e9e-814b-17ef1a01d7b4Sun, 22 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/22/19 Are You Saved? From What: Hopelessness Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus took from us what was ours so He could give to us what is His. When we come face to face with our sin, we realize that we owe a debt we cannot pay. When we come face to face with Jesus, we realize that He paid a debt He did not owe. This is the free gift that saves us from hopelessness: we are saved by grace through faith working itself out in love. Mass Readings from September 22, 2019: Amos 8:4-7 Psalms 113:1-2, 4-81 Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus took from us what was ours so He could give to us what is His. When we come face to face with our sin, we realize that we owe a debt we cannot pay. When we come face to face with Jesus, we realize that He paid a debt He did not owe. This is the free gift that saves us from hopelessness: we are saved by grace through faith working itself out in love. Mass Readings from September 22, 2019: Amos 8:4-7 Psalms 113:1-2, 4-81 Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13 Download the Homily Study

full09/22/19 Are You Saved? From What: Hopelessness94d18e59-bcef-4508-bab3-db97c85622baSun, 22 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/22/19 Are You Saved? From What: Hopelessness Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus took from us what was ours so He could give to us what is His. When we come face to face with our sin, we realize that we owe a debt we cannot pay. When we come face to face with Jesus, we realize that He paid a debt He did not owe. This is the free gift that saves us from hopelessness: we are saved by grace through faith working itself out in love. Mass Readings from September 22, 2019: Amos 8:4-7 Psalms 113:1-2, 4-81 Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus took from us what was ours so He could give to us what is His. When we come face to face with our sin, we realize that we owe a debt we cannot pay. When we come face to face with Jesus, we realize that He paid a debt He did not owe. This is the free gift that saves us from hopelessness: we are saved by grace through faith working itself out in love. Mass Readings from September 22, 2019: Amos 8:4-7 Psalms 113:1-2, 4-81 Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13 Download the Homily Study

full09/22/19 Are You Saved? From What: Hopelessness34170f1f-dac0-4870-8290-31eef68ef8aeSun, 22 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReading the "Signs" from God Fr. Mike offers the antidote of common sense for the anxiety that often comes after making a big decision. As a campus minister, he sees many students who feel like they made the wrong decision to come to college because things are not the way they imagined. To people in these situations, he advises them to stay the course. Paraphrasing St. Ignatius of Loyola and C.S. Lewis, he says to never change your course in times of desolation when that same course rang true for you in times of consolation. Give yourself a season, time to figure things out. If you’re about to make a big decision and don’t know which course to take, or know someone who is in that situation, check out the new book by Jackie and Bobby Angel, with Fr. Mike Schmitz, Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry: Five Steps to Discerning God’s Will, now available for pre-order at ascensionpress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike offers the antidote of common sense for the anxiety that often comes after making a big decision. As a campus minister, he sees many students who feel like they made the wrong decision to come to college because things are not the way they imagined. To people in these situations, he advises them to stay the course. Paraphrasing St. Ignatius of Loyola and C.S. Lewis, he says to never change your course in times of desolation when that same course rang true for you in times of consolation. Give yourself a season, time to figure things out. If you’re about to make a big decision and don’t know which course to take, or know someone who is in that situation, check out the new book by Jackie and Bobby Angel, with Fr. Mike Schmitz, Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry: Five Steps to Discerning God’s Will, now available for pre-order at ascensionpress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullReading the "Signs" from God9a51c606-24a3-4802-b2b8-c7aaf0c385f5Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReading the "Signs" from God Fr. Mike offers the antidote of common sense for the anxiety that often comes after making a big decision. As a campus minister, he sees many students who feel like they made the wrong decision to come to college because things are not the way they imagined. To people in these situations, he advises them to stay the course. Paraphrasing St. Ignatius of Loyola and C.S. Lewis, he says to never change your course in times of desolation when that same course rang true for you in times of consolation. Give yourself a season, time to figure things out. If you’re about to make a big decision and don’t know which course to take, or know someone who is in that situation, check out the new book by Jackie and Bobby Angel, with Fr. Mike Schmitz, Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry: Five Steps to Discerning God’s Will, now available for pre-order at ascensionpress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike offers the antidote of common sense for the anxiety that often comes after making a big decision. As a campus minister, he sees many students who feel like they made the wrong decision to come to college because things are not the way they imagined. To people in these situations, he advises them to stay the course. Paraphrasing St. Ignatius of Loyola and C.S. Lewis, he says to never change your course in times of desolation when that same course rang true for you in times of consolation. Give yourself a season, time to figure things out. If you’re about to make a big decision and don’t know which course to take, or know someone who is in that situation, check out the new book by Jackie and Bobby Angel, with Fr. Mike Schmitz, Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry: Five Steps to Discerning God’s Will, now available for pre-order at ascensionpress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullReading the "Signs" from God84dff735-7094-469f-8fec-247ec9808e87Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNehemiah 5 – Nehemiah Helps the PoorNehemiah 5

Nehemiah 5

fullNehemiah 5 – Nehemiah Helps the Poorb20034f7-5af8-4973-91e5-7c0c7649e8c5Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:30:00 +0000627https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/15/19 Are You Saved? From What: Fatherlessness Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus saves us from being orphaned or abandoned. I was saved at my Baptism. I am being saved. I hope to be saved. The Father has adopted us in Christ. And He cannot take it back. But do we live as children of the Father? Mass Readings from September 15, 2019: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 191 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus saves us from being orphaned or abandoned. I was saved at my Baptism. I am being saved. I hope to be saved. The Father has adopted us in Christ. And He cannot take it back. But do we live as children of the Father? Mass Readings from September 15, 2019: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 191 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32 Download the Homily Study

full09/15/19 Are You Saved? From What: Fatherlessnesseb52e1c4-f53a-4dd3-a3ec-a3ef86c73171Mon, 16 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/15/19 Are You Saved? From What: Fatherlessness Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus saves us from being orphaned or abandoned. I was saved at my Baptism. I am being saved. I hope to be saved. The Father has adopted us in Christ. And He cannot take it back. But do we live as children of the Father? Mass Readings from September 15, 2019: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 191 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus saves us from being orphaned or abandoned. I was saved at my Baptism. I am being saved. I hope to be saved. The Father has adopted us in Christ. And He cannot take it back. But do we live as children of the Father? Mass Readings from September 15, 2019: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 191 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32 Download the Homily Study

full09/15/19 Are You Saved? From What: Fatherlessnesse0034667-5bd8-4db7-8097-a934d65c3712Mon, 16 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/15/19 Are You Saved? From What: Fatherlessness Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus saves us from being orphaned or abandoned. I was saved at my Baptism. I am being saved. I hope to be saved. The Father has adopted us in Christ. And He cannot take it back. But do we live as children of the Father? Mass Readings from September 15, 2019: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 191 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus saves us from being orphaned or abandoned. I was saved at my Baptism. I am being saved. I hope to be saved. The Father has adopted us in Christ. And He cannot take it back. But do we live as children of the Father? Mass Readings from September 15, 2019: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 191 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32 Download the Homily Study

full09/15/19 Are You Saved? From What: Fatherlessness2babbdf7-7f33-44f7-9b53-331b594c8ef4Mon, 16 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Handle Spiritual Setbacks After reading a book on will power, Fr. Mike discovered an important lesson when it comes to how we handle spiritual setbacks. He noticed how resisting sin is a lot like resisting a donut when on a diet. If we resist for some time but then end up giving in and eating the donut, that doesn’t mean all of our progress in the diet is lost. In the same way, if we resist sin for some time but then give in, the grace God offers us through confession can restore us. In fact, it can restore to even higher than we were before. “Law came in, to increase the trespass; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). So let’s not give up when we fall into sin, but keep our eyes on heaven and God’s grace and live accordingly. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

After reading a book on will power, Fr. Mike discovered an important lesson when it comes to how we handle spiritual setbacks. He noticed how resisting sin is a lot like resisting a donut when on a diet. If we resist for some time but then end up giving in and eating the donut, that doesn’t mean all of our progress in the diet is lost. In the same way, if we resist sin for some time but then give in, the grace God offers us through confession can restore us. In fact, it can restore to even higher than we were before. “Law came in, to increase the trespass; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). So let’s not give up when we fall into sin, but keep our eyes on heaven and God’s grace and live accordingly. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Handle Spiritual Setbacks10d88192-4f23-44c6-a905-543d1e509f21Thu, 12 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Handle Spiritual Setbacks After reading a book on will power, Fr. Mike discovered an important lesson when it comes to how we handle spiritual setbacks. He noticed how resisting sin is a lot like resisting a donut when on a diet. If we resist for some time but then end up giving in and eating the donut, that doesn’t mean all of our progress in the diet is lost. In the same way, if we resist sin for some time but then give in, the grace God offers us through confession can restore us. In fact, it can restore to even higher than we were before. “Law came in, to increase the trespass; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). So let’s not give up when we fall into sin, but keep our eyes on heaven and God’s grace and live accordingly. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

After reading a book on will power, Fr. Mike discovered an important lesson when it comes to how we handle spiritual setbacks. He noticed how resisting sin is a lot like resisting a donut when on a diet. If we resist for some time but then end up giving in and eating the donut, that doesn’t mean all of our progress in the diet is lost. In the same way, if we resist sin for some time but then give in, the grace God offers us through confession can restore us. In fact, it can restore to even higher than we were before. “Law came in, to increase the trespass; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). So let’s not give up when we fall into sin, but keep our eyes on heaven and God’s grace and live accordingly. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Handle Spiritual Setbacks892e854b-aa1e-436f-819f-f38b7b1477f6Thu, 12 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNehemiah 4 – OppositionNehemiah 4

Nehemiah 4

fullNehemiah 4 – Oppositionfe010112-0152-403f-928c-f71a89e5b20eThu, 12 Sep 2019 14:00:00 +0000609https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE38: A Simple Mindset Secret + Less Routine, More LifeThe last couple of weeks have been the most professionally challenging of my life and I divulge all in this week’s episode of The Diary of a CEO. Alongside this, I discuss the importance of having an internal locus of control, and how important constant... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last couple of weeks have been the most professionally challenging of my life and I divulge all in this week’s episode of The Diary of a CEO. Alongside this, I discuss the importance of having an internal locus of control, and how important constant... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE38: A Simple Mindset Secret + Less Routine, More Life59fd8041-bc9c-4d30-916c-fb4a97548929Thu, 12 Sep 2019 01:00:00 +00002659https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/08/19 First Thing First Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Out of everything in life, Jesus has to be first. In our lives, we continually divide ourselves and divide our hearts by giving away our small “yesses”. Jesus calls us to experience freedom, joy, and clarity by giving Him our big “Yes” because He is the priority. Mass Readings from September 8, 2019: Wisdom 9:13-18 Psalms 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 17Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Out of everything in life, Jesus has to be first. In our lives, we continually divide ourselves and divide our hearts by giving away our small “yesses”. Jesus calls us to experience freedom, joy, and clarity by giving Him our big “Yes” because He is the priority. Mass Readings from September 8, 2019: Wisdom 9:13-18 Psalms 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 17Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33

full09/08/19 First Thing First5b8faa52-147e-47f7-8e6e-d918183fcbe3Mon, 09 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/08/19 First Thing First Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Out of everything in life, Jesus has to be first. In our lives, we continually divide ourselves and divide our hearts by giving away our small “yesses”. Jesus calls us to experience freedom, joy, and clarity by giving Him our big “Yes” because He is the priority. Mass Readings from September 8, 2019: Wisdom 9:13-18 Psalms 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 17Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Out of everything in life, Jesus has to be first. In our lives, we continually divide ourselves and divide our hearts by giving away our small “yesses”. Jesus calls us to experience freedom, joy, and clarity by giving Him our big “Yes” because He is the priority. Mass Readings from September 8, 2019: Wisdom 9:13-18 Psalms 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 17Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33

full09/08/19 First Thing Firstbe5a1b6f-da53-421f-be5c-becc528e52c3Mon, 09 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/08/19 First Thing First Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Out of everything in life, Jesus has to be first. In our lives, we continually divide ourselves and divide our hearts by giving away our small “yesses”. Jesus calls us to experience freedom, joy, and clarity by giving Him our big “Yes” because He is the priority. Mass Readings from September 8, 2019: Wisdom 9:13-18 Psalms 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 17Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Out of everything in life, Jesus has to be first. In our lives, we continually divide ourselves and divide our hearts by giving away our small “yesses”. Jesus calls us to experience freedom, joy, and clarity by giving Him our big “Yes” because He is the priority. Mass Readings from September 8, 2019: Wisdom 9:13-18 Psalms 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 17Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33

full09/08/19 First Thing First8ef15ac2-bd7f-44e6-abc5-98c785db2e6aMon, 09 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#112A Part 2: What if David Had a Bad Attitude?Today we get to play "what if" with David. David had already been anointed to be the next King yet he was still cheerful in obeying the every day, ordinary tasks. Tasks that would have seemed to be far beneath a king. When David woke up that morning, he didn't know he was going to be battling Goliath! There was opportunity for him in the ordinary. IF David had done just a few things differently, he may not have ended up fighting Goliath, saving his people, and glorifying God. David's attitude towards the ordinary helped him be ready for the opportunity to beat Goliath.&nbsp; To hear the entire David and Goliath story, please listen first to episode # 112A. For further context, please listen to the series which is episodes # 6-12 To connect with me or support this podcast, please click the link below:&nbsp; https://www.kbspodcast.com/ THANK YOU for sharing the Gospel with your children!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we get to play "what if" with David. David had already been anointed to be the next King yet he was still cheerful in obeying the every day, ordinary tasks. Tasks that would have seemed to be far beneath a king. When David woke up that morning, he didn't know he was going to be battling Goliath! There was opportunity for him in the ordinary. IF David had done just a few things differently, he may not have ended up fighting Goliath, saving his people, and glorifying God. David's attitude towards the ordinary helped him be ready for the opportunity to beat Goliath.&nbsp; To hear the entire David and Goliath story, please listen first to episode # 112A. For further context, please listen to the series which is episodes # 6-12 To connect with me or support this podcast, please click the link below:&nbsp; https://www.kbspodcast.com/ THANK YOU for sharing the Gospel with your children!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#112A Part 2: What if David Had a Bad Attitude?4de61fe4-1f93-4601-9a13-1ea1523b43b8Sun, 08 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000562https://216.73.216.191/allTagsResponding to 'Expressing Your Opinion' Video Fr. Mike responds to last week’s episode, “Expressing Your Opinions”, where he said when we speak our mind we need to consider why, what, who, and how. We need to discern why we think we should express our opinion. What’s our motive? We need to consider what it is we are commenting on, and whether we are in a position to do so. We need to keep in mind who we are talking to. Are we in an advisory role in their lives? And finally, how are we addressing the issue? Are we being coy or passive aggressive? Are we being harsh and inconsiderate? The apostle James speaks of the tongue being a fire (see James 3:6). He wrote: “Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, for you know that we who teach shall be judged with greater strictness” (James 3:1). In this video, Fr. Mike is not referring to any comments regarding current events in the Church. He’s talking about his experience as a member of his parish and campus ministry community, and the daily experiences we all have as members of the Church. So how do we say what we strongly feel needs to be said? Speak the truth creatively and wisely after discerning things. That’s how the saints did it. In fact, many saints died rather than withholding the truth that needed to be said. But they did this after great prayer and discernment. We have exciting news! Fr. Mike will be joining Jeff Cavins on a pilgrimage to Israel June 1-12, 2020. The pilgrimage is for young adults ages 18-30, and will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deepen your faith by visiting the places where Jesus walked. Find out more here.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike responds to last week’s episode, “Expressing Your Opinions”, where he said when we speak our mind we need to consider why, what, who, and how. We need to discern why we think we should express our opinion. What’s our motive? We need to consider what it is we are commenting on, and whether we are in a position to do so. We need to keep in mind who we are talking to. Are we in an advisory role in their lives? And finally, how are we addressing the issue? Are we being coy or passive aggressive? Are we being harsh and inconsiderate? The apostle James speaks of the tongue being a fire (see James 3:6). He wrote: “Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, for you know that we who teach shall be judged with greater strictness” (James 3:1). In this video, Fr. Mike is not referring to any comments regarding current events in the Church. He’s talking about his experience as a member of his parish and campus ministry community, and the daily experiences we all have as members of the Church. So how do we say what we strongly feel needs to be said? Speak the truth creatively and wisely after discerning things. That’s how the saints did it. In fact, many saints died rather than withholding the truth that needed to be said. But they did this after great prayer and discernment. We have exciting news! Fr. Mike will be joining Jeff Cavins on a pilgrimage to Israel June 1-12, 2020. The pilgrimage is for young adults ages 18-30, and will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deepen your faith by visiting the places where Jesus walked. Find out more here.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullResponding to 'Expressing Your Opinion' Video6c98b45b-6b7d-4720-b80d-2b71671d0cfcThu, 05 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsResponding to 'Expressing Your Opinion' Video Fr. Mike responds to last week’s episode, “Expressing Your Opinions”, where he said when we speak our mind we need to consider why, what, who, and how. We need to discern why we think we should express our opinion. What’s our motive? We need to consider what it is we are commenting on, and whether we are in a position to do so. We need to keep in mind who we are talking to. Are we in an advisory role in their lives? And finally, how are we addressing the issue? Are we being coy or passive aggressive? Are we being harsh and inconsiderate? The apostle James speaks of the tongue being a fire (see James 3:6). He wrote: “Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, for you know that we who teach shall be judged with greater strictness” (James 3:1). In this video, Fr. Mike is not referring to any comments regarding current events in the Church. He’s talking about his experience as a member of his parish and campus ministry community, and the daily experiences we all have as members of the Church. So how do we say what we strongly feel needs to be said? Speak the truth creatively and wisely after discerning things. That’s how the saints did it. In fact, many saints died rather than withholding the truth that needed to be said. But they did this after great prayer and discernment. We have exciting news! Fr. Mike will be joining Jeff Cavins on a pilgrimage to Israel June 1-12, 2020. The pilgrimage is for young adults ages 18-30, and will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deepen your faith by visiting the places where Jesus walked. Find out more here.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike responds to last week’s episode, “Expressing Your Opinions”, where he said when we speak our mind we need to consider why, what, who, and how. We need to discern why we think we should express our opinion. What’s our motive? We need to consider what it is we are commenting on, and whether we are in a position to do so. We need to keep in mind who we are talking to. Are we in an advisory role in their lives? And finally, how are we addressing the issue? Are we being coy or passive aggressive? Are we being harsh and inconsiderate? The apostle James speaks of the tongue being a fire (see James 3:6). He wrote: “Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, for you know that we who teach shall be judged with greater strictness” (James 3:1). In this video, Fr. Mike is not referring to any comments regarding current events in the Church. He’s talking about his experience as a member of his parish and campus ministry community, and the daily experiences we all have as members of the Church. So how do we say what we strongly feel needs to be said? Speak the truth creatively and wisely after discerning things. That’s how the saints did it. In fact, many saints died rather than withholding the truth that needed to be said. But they did this after great prayer and discernment. We have exciting news! Fr. Mike will be joining Jeff Cavins on a pilgrimage to Israel June 1-12, 2020. The pilgrimage is for young adults ages 18-30, and will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deepen your faith by visiting the places where Jesus walked. Find out more here.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullResponding to 'Expressing Your Opinion' Video08d368ea-8932-4cdc-9743-66853dc32b0cThu, 05 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNehemiah 3 – Builders of the WallNehemiah 3

Nehemiah 3

fullNehemiah 3 – Builders of the Wallc78e3017-41e8-48d0-a74a-9409a3ce4061Thu, 05 Sep 2019 12:30:00 +0000749https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE37: Joe Wicks - Changing Millions Of Lives in 15 Seconds!Have you ever had that experience of meeting someone, and being so glad that they became successful? That’s what it was like meeting Joe. Joe Wicks, otherwise known as The Body Coach, is a health and fitness coach, author, investor and entrepreneur whos... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever had that experience of meeting someone, and being so glad that they became successful? That’s what it was like meeting Joe. Joe Wicks, otherwise known as The Body Coach, is a health and fitness coach, author, investor and entrepreneur whos... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE37: Joe Wicks - Changing Millions Of Lives in 15 Seconds!81694490-d0f4-4826-b8b5-cdf9f20367aeThu, 05 Sep 2019 02:00:00 +00004491https://216.73.216.191/allTags#112A Part 1 :There's No One Like YOUDavid VS Goliath! Who will win?!?!? Join us as we learn how God can prepare us in ordinary ways to do extraordinary things later, just like he did David.&nbsp; &nbsp; ** This episode will have a special 2nd version of it next weekend so please tune in next week!****** &nbsp; To connect with us or help support this podcast, please click this link:&nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David VS Goliath! Who will win?!?!? Join us as we learn how God can prepare us in ordinary ways to do extraordinary things later, just like he did David.&nbsp; &nbsp; ** This episode will have a special 2nd version of it next weekend so please tune in next week!****** &nbsp; To connect with us or help support this podcast, please click this link:&nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#112A Part 1 :There's No One Like YOUfd389b74-83b7-4aa4-a38f-50a3c60d9347Sun, 01 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000467https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/01/19 Oh, Vanity Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The high price of vanity. It is easy to think of vanity as nothing more than being conceited or overly concerned about one’s appearance. But the vice of vanity comes at a cost: A person could even find themselves living someone else’s life. Mass Readings from September 1, 2019: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalms 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Luke 14:1, 7-14

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The high price of vanity. It is easy to think of vanity as nothing more than being conceited or overly concerned about one’s appearance. But the vice of vanity comes at a cost: A person could even find themselves living someone else’s life. Mass Readings from September 1, 2019: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalms 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Luke 14:1, 7-14

full09/01/19 Oh, Vanity394e638b-1816-444b-99a3-58d234adc8b8Sun, 01 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/01/19 Oh, Vanity Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The high price of vanity. It is easy to think of vanity as nothing more than being conceited or overly concerned about one’s appearance. But the vice of vanity comes at a cost: A person could even find themselves living someone else’s life. Mass Readings from September 1, 2019: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalms 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Luke 14:1, 7-14

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The high price of vanity. It is easy to think of vanity as nothing more than being conceited or overly concerned about one’s appearance. But the vice of vanity comes at a cost: A person could even find themselves living someone else’s life. Mass Readings from September 1, 2019: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalms 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Luke 14:1, 7-14

full09/01/19 Oh, Vanity18703cd8-60b5-4bb7-a0f6-31cdf33338c0Sun, 01 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags09/01/19 Oh, Vanity Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The high price of vanity. It is easy to think of vanity as nothing more than being conceited or overly concerned about one’s appearance. But the vice of vanity comes at a cost: A person could even find themselves living someone else’s life. Mass Readings from September 1, 2019: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalms 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Luke 14:1, 7-14

Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The high price of vanity. It is easy to think of vanity as nothing more than being conceited or overly concerned about one’s appearance. But the vice of vanity comes at a cost: A person could even find themselves living someone else’s life. Mass Readings from September 1, 2019: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalms 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Luke 14:1, 7-14

full09/01/19 Oh, Vanity5a64c220-4788-4411-9774-81dd0b363d62Sun, 01 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExpressing Your Opinion? Fr. Mike says there are four things you should ask yourself before expressing your opinion: why, what, who, and how. First, evaluate why you’re expressing this thought. Is it because it’s the right thing to do, or is it because you are trying to one-up someone? Second, what is your opinion? Is it something true, like a principal, or is it just a preference? Third, who are you talking to and what is your relationship to this person? Lastly, how are you expressing yourself? Even if you are totally in the right, the way you say it is of the utmost importance in order for people to listen. If you consider these questions when expressing your opinion or trying to correct someone, you’ll be much more likely to find a willing listener. Check out the &quot;2020 Vision&quot; Young Adult Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins at jeffcavins.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike says there are four things you should ask yourself before expressing your opinion: why, what, who, and how. First, evaluate why you’re expressing this thought. Is it because it’s the right thing to do, or is it because you are trying to one-up someone? Second, what is your opinion? Is it something true, like a principal, or is it just a preference? Third, who are you talking to and what is your relationship to this person? Lastly, how are you expressing yourself? Even if you are totally in the right, the way you say it is of the utmost importance in order for people to listen. If you consider these questions when expressing your opinion or trying to correct someone, you’ll be much more likely to find a willing listener. Check out the &quot;2020 Vision&quot; Young Adult Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins at jeffcavins.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullExpressing Your Opinion?823422fa-16e9-4c53-b677-253de3f5d1beThu, 29 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsExpressing Your Opinion? Fr. Mike says there are four things you should ask yourself before expressing your opinion: why, what, who, and how. First, evaluate why you’re expressing this thought. Is it because it’s the right thing to do, or is it because you are trying to one-up someone? Second, what is your opinion? Is it something true, like a principal, or is it just a preference? Third, who are you talking to and what is your relationship to this person? Lastly, how are you expressing yourself? Even if you are totally in the right, the way you say it is of the utmost importance in order for people to listen. If you consider these questions when expressing your opinion or trying to correct someone, you’ll be much more likely to find a willing listener. Check out the &quot;2020 Vision&quot; Young Adult Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins at jeffcavins.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike says there are four things you should ask yourself before expressing your opinion: why, what, who, and how. First, evaluate why you’re expressing this thought. Is it because it’s the right thing to do, or is it because you are trying to one-up someone? Second, what is your opinion? Is it something true, like a principal, or is it just a preference? Third, who are you talking to and what is your relationship to this person? Lastly, how are you expressing yourself? Even if you are totally in the right, the way you say it is of the utmost importance in order for people to listen. If you consider these questions when expressing your opinion or trying to correct someone, you’ll be much more likely to find a willing listener. Check out the &quot;2020 Vision&quot; Young Adult Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins at jeffcavins.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullExpressing Your Opinion?b8456f29-7c0b-41f2-ae59-ddc3723ce3e4Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNehemiah 1 – Nehemiah in JerusalemNehemiah 1

Nehemiah 1

fullNehemiah 1 – Nehemiah in Jerusalemadb1a942-6e8a-4bae-a72c-b698eb4df8caThu, 29 Aug 2019 12:30:00 +0000570https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/25/19 Hope and Discipline Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Discipline is the mark of the mature Christian. We have to do difficult things all of the time. Why do we do them? We do them because we hope. We have the confidence that what we do makes a difference. The hope that, even when discipline becomes difficult, the discipline makes a difference. Mass Readings from August 25, 2019: Isaiah 66:18-21 Psalms 117:1-2Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Luke 13:22-30

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Discipline is the mark of the mature Christian. We have to do difficult things all of the time. Why do we do them? We do them because we hope. We have the confidence that what we do makes a difference. The hope that, even when discipline becomes difficult, the discipline makes a difference. Mass Readings from August 25, 2019: Isaiah 66:18-21 Psalms 117:1-2Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Luke 13:22-30

full08/25/19 Hope and Discipline9c6c87cb-5161-4c49-8bd5-be8a04b35a56Mon, 26 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/25/19 Hope and Discipline Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Discipline is the mark of the mature Christian. We have to do difficult things all of the time. Why do we do them? We do them because we hope. We have the confidence that what we do makes a difference. The hope that, even when discipline becomes difficult, the discipline makes a difference. Mass Readings from August 25, 2019: Isaiah 66:18-21 Psalms 117:1-2Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Luke 13:22-30

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Discipline is the mark of the mature Christian. We have to do difficult things all of the time. Why do we do them? We do them because we hope. We have the confidence that what we do makes a difference. The hope that, even when discipline becomes difficult, the discipline makes a difference. Mass Readings from August 25, 2019: Isaiah 66:18-21 Psalms 117:1-2Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Luke 13:22-30

full08/25/19 Hope and Disciplinea69ca467-d728-4f1b-9bdb-bff27a3beb21Mon, 26 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/25/19 Hope and Discipline Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Discipline is the mark of the mature Christian. We have to do difficult things all of the time. Why do we do them? We do them because we hope. We have the confidence that what we do makes a difference. The hope that, even when discipline becomes difficult, the discipline makes a difference. Mass Readings from August 25, 2019: Isaiah 66:18-21 Psalms 117:1-2Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Luke 13:22-30

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Discipline is the mark of the mature Christian. We have to do difficult things all of the time. Why do we do them? We do them because we hope. We have the confidence that what we do makes a difference. The hope that, even when discipline becomes difficult, the discipline makes a difference. Mass Readings from August 25, 2019: Isaiah 66:18-21 Psalms 117:1-2Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Luke 13:22-30

full08/25/19 Hope and Discipline278dccac-ae3e-4a53-85bb-6fd638cdead0Mon, 26 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#111A: Little RhodaActs 12:3-17&nbsp; We get to meet Rhoda today. Little Rhoda has faith and knows something to be true but no on else believes her. Hear what happens in our story today. We will learn that God knows we are telling the truth even if others doubt us.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with me or support this ministry, please click the link : &nbsp; https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acts 12:3-17&nbsp; We get to meet Rhoda today. Little Rhoda has faith and knows something to be true but no on else believes her. Hear what happens in our story today. We will learn that God knows we are telling the truth even if others doubt us.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with me or support this ministry, please click the link : &nbsp; https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#111A: Little Rhoda86c2e733-aa4b-43ec-bbb7-b555346fa979Sun, 25 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000618https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Catholics Use Scripture and Tradition Catholics use Scripture and Tradition because Scripture tells us to use both. St. Paul wrote to the Thessalonians: “So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter” (2 Thessalonians 2:15). If God wanted us to use Scripture alone, wouldn’t he tell us as much in the Bible? True, St. Paul emphasizes the value of Scripture: “All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). However, St. Paul is just as emphatic about the value of the Church: “If I am delayed, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and bulwark of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). Fr. Mike explains how the Catholic Church has made all of God’s gifts more accessible to humanity through the ages. Scripture, the Magisterium, and Tradition are not opposing authorities battling for power. They are three pillars that support and inform each other—making God all the more present to us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Catholics use Scripture and Tradition because Scripture tells us to use both. St. Paul wrote to the Thessalonians: “So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter” (2 Thessalonians 2:15). If God wanted us to use Scripture alone, wouldn’t he tell us as much in the Bible? True, St. Paul emphasizes the value of Scripture: “All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). However, St. Paul is just as emphatic about the value of the Church: “If I am delayed, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and bulwark of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). Fr. Mike explains how the Catholic Church has made all of God’s gifts more accessible to humanity through the ages. Scripture, the Magisterium, and Tradition are not opposing authorities battling for power. They are three pillars that support and inform each other—making God all the more present to us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Catholics Use Scripture and Traditiona7f28889-4f39-4431-8a32-679584654be5Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Catholics Use Scripture and Tradition Catholics use Scripture and Tradition because Scripture tells us to use both. St. Paul wrote to the Thessalonians: “So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter” (2 Thessalonians 2:15). If God wanted us to use Scripture alone, wouldn’t he tell us as much in the Bible? True, St. Paul emphasizes the value of Scripture: “All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). However, St. Paul is just as emphatic about the value of the Church: “If I am delayed, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and bulwark of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). Fr. Mike explains how the Catholic Church has made all of God’s gifts more accessible to humanity through the ages. Scripture, the Magisterium, and Tradition are not opposing authorities battling for power. They are three pillars that support and inform each other—making God all the more present to us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Catholics use Scripture and Tradition because Scripture tells us to use both. St. Paul wrote to the Thessalonians: “So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter” (2 Thessalonians 2:15). If God wanted us to use Scripture alone, wouldn’t he tell us as much in the Bible? True, St. Paul emphasizes the value of Scripture: “All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). However, St. Paul is just as emphatic about the value of the Church: “If I am delayed, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and bulwark of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). Fr. Mike explains how the Catholic Church has made all of God’s gifts more accessible to humanity through the ages. Scripture, the Magisterium, and Tradition are not opposing authorities battling for power. They are three pillars that support and inform each other—making God all the more present to us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Catholics Use Scripture and Traditiondd32ebce-02d9-4036-8ff5-f295e870de6cThu, 22 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNehemiah 1 – Nehemiah’s PrayerNehemiah 1

Nehemiah 1

fullNehemiah 1 – Nehemiah’s Prayer035d651d-d6e0-48cd-81f4-5ee9d3466fb5Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:30:00 +0000534https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan We Joke about God? If we can’t use the Lord’s name in vain, can we joke about God? Fr. Mike makes the case that there is room for humor about God in the context of love. No one in the universe or beyond it deserves more honor, respect, and reverence than God, and we jeopardize our souls if we fail to see this. At the same time, though, Jesus called us his friends (John 15:15). Friends can joke about each other because they know there is mutual love and respect there. It goes even deeper than that though, Fr. Mike argues. God is calling us to a whole different kind of relationship, a whole different kind of intimacy, through his son Jesus. If we enter into that relationship and nurture it, we may discover that God does indeed have a sense of humor, a whole new sense of humor we didn’t even think was possible. Catechism paragraph on the Second Commandment: “Blasphemy is directly opposed to the second commandment. It consists in uttering against God - inwardly or outwardly - words of hatred, reproach, or defiance; in speaking ill of God; in failing in respect toward him in one&#39;s speech; in misusing God&#39;s name. St. James condemns those &quot;who blaspheme that honorable name [of Jesus] by which you are called&quot; (James 2:7). The prohibition of blasphemy extends to language against Christ&#39;s Church, the saints, and sacred things. It is also blasphemous to make use of God&#39;s name to cover up criminal practices, to reduce peoples to servitude, to torture persons or put them to death. The misuse of God&#39;s name to commit a crime can provoke others to repudiate religion” (CCC 2148)Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If we can’t use the Lord’s name in vain, can we joke about God? Fr. Mike makes the case that there is room for humor about God in the context of love. No one in the universe or beyond it deserves more honor, respect, and reverence than God, and we jeopardize our souls if we fail to see this. At the same time, though, Jesus called us his friends (John 15:15). Friends can joke about each other because they know there is mutual love and respect there. It goes even deeper than that though, Fr. Mike argues. God is calling us to a whole different kind of relationship, a whole different kind of intimacy, through his son Jesus. If we enter into that relationship and nurture it, we may discover that God does indeed have a sense of humor, a whole new sense of humor we didn’t even think was possible. Catechism paragraph on the Second Commandment: “Blasphemy is directly opposed to the second commandment. It consists in uttering against God - inwardly or outwardly - words of hatred, reproach, or defiance; in speaking ill of God; in failing in respect toward him in one&#39;s speech; in misusing God&#39;s name. St. James condemns those &quot;who blaspheme that honorable name [of Jesus] by which you are called&quot; (James 2:7). The prohibition of blasphemy extends to language against Christ&#39;s Church, the saints, and sacred things. It is also blasphemous to make use of God&#39;s name to cover up criminal practices, to reduce peoples to servitude, to torture persons or put them to death. The misuse of God&#39;s name to commit a crime can provoke others to repudiate religion” (CCC 2148)Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCan We Joke about God?ee5e2ad4-63e2-46ea-9eab-345cf2d722e3Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan We Joke about God? If we can’t use the Lord’s name in vain, can we joke about God? Fr. Mike makes the case that there is room for humor about God in the context of love. No one in the universe or beyond it deserves more honor, respect, and reverence than God, and we jeopardize our souls if we fail to see this. At the same time, though, Jesus called us his friends (John 15:15). Friends can joke about each other because they know there is mutual love and respect there. It goes even deeper than that though, Fr. Mike argues. God is calling us to a whole different kind of relationship, a whole different kind of intimacy, through his son Jesus. If we enter into that relationship and nurture it, we may discover that God does indeed have a sense of humor, a whole new sense of humor we didn’t even think was possible. Catechism paragraph on the Second Commandment: “Blasphemy is directly opposed to the second commandment. It consists in uttering against God - inwardly or outwardly - words of hatred, reproach, or defiance; in speaking ill of God; in failing in respect toward him in one&#39;s speech; in misusing God&#39;s name. St. James condemns those &quot;who blaspheme that honorable name [of Jesus] by which you are called&quot; (James 2:7). The prohibition of blasphemy extends to language against Christ&#39;s Church, the saints, and sacred things. It is also blasphemous to make use of God&#39;s name to cover up criminal practices, to reduce peoples to servitude, to torture persons or put them to death. The misuse of God&#39;s name to commit a crime can provoke others to repudiate religion” (CCC 2148)Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If we can’t use the Lord’s name in vain, can we joke about God? Fr. Mike makes the case that there is room for humor about God in the context of love. No one in the universe or beyond it deserves more honor, respect, and reverence than God, and we jeopardize our souls if we fail to see this. At the same time, though, Jesus called us his friends (John 15:15). Friends can joke about each other because they know there is mutual love and respect there. It goes even deeper than that though, Fr. Mike argues. God is calling us to a whole different kind of relationship, a whole different kind of intimacy, through his son Jesus. If we enter into that relationship and nurture it, we may discover that God does indeed have a sense of humor, a whole new sense of humor we didn’t even think was possible. Catechism paragraph on the Second Commandment: “Blasphemy is directly opposed to the second commandment. It consists in uttering against God - inwardly or outwardly - words of hatred, reproach, or defiance; in speaking ill of God; in failing in respect toward him in one&#39;s speech; in misusing God&#39;s name. St. James condemns those &quot;who blaspheme that honorable name [of Jesus] by which you are called&quot; (James 2:7). The prohibition of blasphemy extends to language against Christ&#39;s Church, the saints, and sacred things. It is also blasphemous to make use of God&#39;s name to cover up criminal practices, to reduce peoples to servitude, to torture persons or put them to death. The misuse of God&#39;s name to commit a crime can provoke others to repudiate religion” (CCC 2148)Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCan We Joke about God?beeba4e1-58e4-44a8-ad69-01fab2ac0dc9Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEzra 10 – The People’s Confession of SinEzra 10

Ezra 10

fullEzra 10 – The People’s Confession of Sinb396263f-8200-4015-b752-31b2971bcfa8Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:30:00 +0000674https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/11/19 Living By Faith Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A disciple is a decision-maker. Faith is more than belief. It “acts”. It can be seen. In fact, what we choose reveals our faith. And our decisions shape our lives, here on earth and in eternity. Mass Readings from August 11, 2019: Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalms 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:32-48

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A disciple is a decision-maker. Faith is more than belief. It “acts”. It can be seen. In fact, what we choose reveals our faith. And our decisions shape our lives, here on earth and in eternity. Mass Readings from August 11, 2019: Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalms 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:32-48

full08/11/19 Living By Faith2bfffbfd-625c-4522-ba87-611b337b2226Mon, 12 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/11/19 Living By Faith Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A disciple is a decision-maker. Faith is more than belief. It “acts”. It can be seen. In fact, what we choose reveals our faith. And our decisions shape our lives, here on earth and in eternity. Mass Readings from August 11, 2019: Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalms 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:32-48

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A disciple is a decision-maker. Faith is more than belief. It “acts”. It can be seen. In fact, what we choose reveals our faith. And our decisions shape our lives, here on earth and in eternity. Mass Readings from August 11, 2019: Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalms 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:32-48

full08/11/19 Living By Faith1c3d8857-84b2-4866-9385-7015c1b7c370Mon, 12 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags08/11/19 Living By Faith Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A disciple is a decision-maker. Faith is more than belief. It “acts”. It can be seen. In fact, what we choose reveals our faith. And our decisions shape our lives, here on earth and in eternity. Mass Readings from August 11, 2019: Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalms 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:32-48

Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A disciple is a decision-maker. Faith is more than belief. It “acts”. It can be seen. In fact, what we choose reveals our faith. And our decisions shape our lives, here on earth and in eternity. Mass Readings from August 11, 2019: Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalms 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:32-48

full08/11/19 Living By Faithd0d08c82-ea27-42b1-b910-f472e2031cf9Mon, 12 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#110A: You have a FatherLuke 2:41-52. Today we get to hear about Jesus as a young boy. Hear how He teaches about His Father. We will learn about God as Father in this story today. I hope the apply section at the end helps facilitate good conversations between you and your children. Thank you for listening and spreading the Gospel to your children.&nbsp; To connect, support this podcast, or for any questions, simply click the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 2:41-52. Today we get to hear about Jesus as a young boy. Hear how He teaches about His Father. We will learn about God as Father in this story today. I hope the apply section at the end helps facilitate good conversations between you and your children. Thank you for listening and spreading the Gospel to your children.&nbsp; To connect, support this podcast, or for any questions, simply click the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#110A: You have a Fatherc87e9216-56fc-4e6f-8bca-6db88ba89f84Sun, 11 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000580https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEzra 9 – Ezra's PrayerEzra 9

Ezra 9

fullEzra 9 – Ezra's Prayerf690984f-7afe-4cdc-ab8e-ae3488e8f774Thu, 08 Aug 2019 16:08:22 +0000543https://216.73.216.191/allTags5 Things the Church Can Learn from Crossfit Fr. Mike points out five things the Church can learn from one of the latest fitness crazes, Crossfit: In Crossfit gyms, you’re seen, you’re known, and you’re missed when you’re not there. How often does someone stop coming to church without us even noticing? Crossfit is functional fitness, exercises that help you live your life. If we can bridge the gap between what we do on Sunday and our lifestyle, we will see how church helps us be more virtuous in our everyday life. Crossfit has scaled workouts. Crossfit trainers ask you what you can do. What if we made spiritual exercises tailored to each individual and what they can do? Crossfit is challenging. Pursuing Jesus is a challenge. What if we challenged Catholics, calling them to something higher? People doing Crossfit are willing to be led and to learn. What if pastors were more willing to be leaders, and parishioners more willing to be led? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike points out five things the Church can learn from one of the latest fitness crazes, Crossfit: In Crossfit gyms, you’re seen, you’re known, and you’re missed when you’re not there. How often does someone stop coming to church without us even noticing? Crossfit is functional fitness, exercises that help you live your life. If we can bridge the gap between what we do on Sunday and our lifestyle, we will see how church helps us be more virtuous in our everyday life. Crossfit has scaled workouts. Crossfit trainers ask you what you can do. What if we made spiritual exercises tailored to each individual and what they can do? Crossfit is challenging. Pursuing Jesus is a challenge. What if we challenged Catholics, calling them to something higher? People doing Crossfit are willing to be led and to learn. What if pastors were more willing to be leaders, and parishioners more willing to be led? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full5 Things the Church Can Learn from Crossfit5654f3ff-af77-4671-891f-d0e786b717bbThu, 08 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags5 Things the Church Can Learn from Crossfit Fr. Mike points out five things the Church can learn from one of the latest fitness crazes, Crossfit: In Crossfit gyms, you’re seen, you’re known, and you’re missed when you’re not there. How often does someone stop coming to church without us even noticing? Crossfit is functional fitness, exercises that help you live your life. If we can bridge the gap between what we do on Sunday and our lifestyle, we will see how church helps us be more virtuous in our everyday life. Crossfit has scaled workouts. Crossfit trainers ask you what you can do. What if we made spiritual exercises tailored to each individual and what they can do? Crossfit is challenging. Pursuing Jesus is a challenge. What if we challenged Catholics, calling them to something higher? People doing Crossfit are willing to be led and to learn. What if pastors were more willing to be leaders, and parishioners more willing to be led? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike points out five things the Church can learn from one of the latest fitness crazes, Crossfit: In Crossfit gyms, you’re seen, you’re known, and you’re missed when you’re not there. How often does someone stop coming to church without us even noticing? Crossfit is functional fitness, exercises that help you live your life. If we can bridge the gap between what we do on Sunday and our lifestyle, we will see how church helps us be more virtuous in our everyday life. Crossfit has scaled workouts. Crossfit trainers ask you what you can do. What if we made spiritual exercises tailored to each individual and what they can do? Crossfit is challenging. Pursuing Jesus is a challenge. What if we challenged Catholics, calling them to something higher? People doing Crossfit are willing to be led and to learn. What if pastors were more willing to be leaders, and parishioners more willing to be led? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full5 Things the Church Can Learn from Crossfit37aa978c-5abc-4d3c-9c40-d36032271801Thu, 08 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE36: Ambition, Motivation and Imposter SyndromeIn this weeks solo episode of The Diary of a CEO, I discuss how important it is to build and share your story when creating a brand or a business. I talk about how we are naturally obsessed with being motivated and ambitious, and explain how being... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks solo episode of The Diary of a CEO, I discuss how important it is to build and share your story when creating a brand or a business. I talk about how we are naturally obsessed with being motivated and ambitious, and explain how being... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE36: Ambition, Motivation and Imposter Syndromec270b183-a7bf-4976-a0a6-3ae0c14db542Fri, 02 Aug 2019 02:00:00 +00002062https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNot Everything in the Bible is Morally Good Not every protagonist in the Bible makes the morally good choice. The Bible is not a collection of stories that tell us how to live. It’s not a bunch of fables; the stuff in the Bible really happened. If the characters who we are told to look up to always did the right thing, it wouldn’t have much to teach us about real life. In real life, we all make wrong decisions, and the stories in the Bible show us the consequences of those decisions. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Not every protagonist in the Bible makes the morally good choice. The Bible is not a collection of stories that tell us how to live. It’s not a bunch of fables; the stuff in the Bible really happened. If the characters who we are told to look up to always did the right thing, it wouldn’t have much to teach us about real life. In real life, we all make wrong decisions, and the stories in the Bible show us the consequences of those decisions. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNot Everything in the Bible is Morally Good1fbc00b9-6721-4ba1-be7f-5c0b167489abThu, 01 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNot Everything in the Bible is Morally Good Not every protagonist in the Bible makes the morally good choice. The Bible is not a collection of stories that tell us how to live. It’s not a bunch of fables; the stuff in the Bible really happened. If the characters who we are told to look up to always did the right thing, it wouldn’t have much to teach us about real life. In real life, we all make wrong decisions, and the stories in the Bible show us the consequences of those decisions. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Not every protagonist in the Bible makes the morally good choice. The Bible is not a collection of stories that tell us how to live. It’s not a bunch of fables; the stuff in the Bible really happened. If the characters who we are told to look up to always did the right thing, it wouldn’t have much to teach us about real life. In real life, we all make wrong decisions, and the stories in the Bible show us the consequences of those decisions. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNot Everything in the Bible is Morally Goode8d73c2d-0e25-44d9-aae2-153791d24cb7Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEzra 8 – The Return to JerusalemEzra 8

Ezra 8

fullEzra 8 – The Return to Jerusalem8ead3ec5-ce4a-47fd-80b4-0eb6b93b39c4Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:30:00 +0000678https://216.73.216.191/allTags#109A: Daniel & the Lions PART 2Daniel 6:15-28 This is part 2 in our short series on Daniel. Make sure to tune into episode #108 to see how we got to this part in our story. This week, we hear what happens to Daniel. Will the lions hurt him? Will King Darius change his mind? Tune in to see how mighty God is and how others all around the area learn about God because of this incredible event.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with me or support this podcast, please go to :&nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel 6:15-28 This is part 2 in our short series on Daniel. Make sure to tune into episode #108 to see how we got to this part in our story. This week, we hear what happens to Daniel. Will the lions hurt him? Will King Darius change his mind? Tune in to see how mighty God is and how others all around the area learn about God because of this incredible event.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with me or support this podcast, please go to :&nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#109A: Daniel & the Lions PART 28e3c4ad2-c7ec-4310-a0a5-30e4793a9971Sun, 28 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000523https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoes God Make Us with Flaws? Fr. Mike answers that God does not make us with flaws, but we are all born with the unfortunate effects of original sin. We were all made in the image and likeness of God, but if we feel like some sinful behavior has been a part of us for as long as we can remember, that part doesn’t come from God. It comes from our fallen nature. Whether or not we were “born that way”, God still wants to make us holy and wipe away even the most deep-seated blemishes. God loves us just as we are, but loves us too much to keep us that way. Admit it, acknowledge it, accept it, but don’t stop there. Allow God to transform it into something that can give him glory. “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it” (1 Corinthians 10:.13).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike answers that God does not make us with flaws, but we are all born with the unfortunate effects of original sin. We were all made in the image and likeness of God, but if we feel like some sinful behavior has been a part of us for as long as we can remember, that part doesn’t come from God. It comes from our fallen nature. Whether or not we were “born that way”, God still wants to make us holy and wipe away even the most deep-seated blemishes. God loves us just as we are, but loves us too much to keep us that way. Admit it, acknowledge it, accept it, but don’t stop there. Allow God to transform it into something that can give him glory. “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it” (1 Corinthians 10:.13).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDoes God Make Us with Flaws?ba85a368-8939-4997-8250-79d6309ec15fThu, 25 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDoes God Make Us with Flaws? Fr. Mike answers that God does not make us with flaws, but we are all born with the unfortunate effects of original sin. We were all made in the image and likeness of God, but if we feel like some sinful behavior has been a part of us for as long as we can remember, that part doesn’t come from God. It comes from our fallen nature. Whether or not we were “born that way”, God still wants to make us holy and wipe away even the most deep-seated blemishes. God loves us just as we are, but loves us too much to keep us that way. Admit it, acknowledge it, accept it, but don’t stop there. Allow God to transform it into something that can give him glory. “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it” (1 Corinthians 10:.13).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike answers that God does not make us with flaws, but we are all born with the unfortunate effects of original sin. We were all made in the image and likeness of God, but if we feel like some sinful behavior has been a part of us for as long as we can remember, that part doesn’t come from God. It comes from our fallen nature. Whether or not we were “born that way”, God still wants to make us holy and wipe away even the most deep-seated blemishes. God loves us just as we are, but loves us too much to keep us that way. Admit it, acknowledge it, accept it, but don’t stop there. Allow God to transform it into something that can give him glory. “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it” (1 Corinthians 10:.13).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDoes God Make Us with Flaws?9c457f5d-5d74-4d0c-8084-08fc2cec1b75Thu, 25 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEzra 7 – Ezra Comes to JerusalemEzra 7

Ezra 7

fullEzra 7 – Ezra Comes to Jerusalemea5bdbfc-f0e1-4646-ad7e-177cb7b13977Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:30:00 +0000715https://216.73.216.191/allTags#108A: Daniel & The Lions PART 1Daniel 6:1-14 There is so much to learn from Daniel that we will break this into 2 episodes. This is part 1. King Darius makes a new rule, one that disobeys God. Daniel loves God very much and will not disobey him. Will King Darius throw Daniel in to the lions for not obeying his new law?!??!!&nbsp; King Darius actually likes Daniel and is now torn. If he does not enforce his new law...what will everyone else think of him? Join us today as we hear this exciting story and learn that what matters most is what God thinks, not what everyone else thinks.&nbsp; Thank you for listening and spreading the Gospel to your children.&nbsp; To connect with us or support this podcast, please go to : https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel 6:1-14 There is so much to learn from Daniel that we will break this into 2 episodes. This is part 1. King Darius makes a new rule, one that disobeys God. Daniel loves God very much and will not disobey him. Will King Darius throw Daniel in to the lions for not obeying his new law?!??!!&nbsp; King Darius actually likes Daniel and is now torn. If he does not enforce his new law...what will everyone else think of him? Join us today as we hear this exciting story and learn that what matters most is what God thinks, not what everyone else thinks.&nbsp; Thank you for listening and spreading the Gospel to your children.&nbsp; To connect with us or support this podcast, please go to : https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#108A: Daniel & The Lions PART 19b2dfdd2-56e5-4905-8b30-5fb910694a03Sat, 20 Jul 2019 11:00:00 +0000691https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSigns That Your Relationship Is Falling Apart, Part 2 Fr. Mike offers a follow-up to his video on Dr. John Gottman’s “four horsemen of the apocalypse” with this video on Dr. Gottman’s proposed remedy: the Golden Ratio. For every one instance of these four horsemen that signify a relationship is falling apart—which are defensiveness, criticism, stonewalling, and contempt—there should be five instances of the opposite. The four horsemen still rear their heads in the healthy relationships that Dr. Gottman observed, but these relationships have the following interactions five times as often: Giving respect and honoring the other person Building up the other person and affirming them Meeting the other person where they are Opening up to receive their questions and comments in a positive manner If you feel like you’re in a relationship where the four horsemen show up too often, try putting this Golden Ratio into practice. See more at media.ascensionpress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike offers a follow-up to his video on Dr. John Gottman’s “four horsemen of the apocalypse” with this video on Dr. Gottman’s proposed remedy: the Golden Ratio. For every one instance of these four horsemen that signify a relationship is falling apart—which are defensiveness, criticism, stonewalling, and contempt—there should be five instances of the opposite. The four horsemen still rear their heads in the healthy relationships that Dr. Gottman observed, but these relationships have the following interactions five times as often: Giving respect and honoring the other person Building up the other person and affirming them Meeting the other person where they are Opening up to receive their questions and comments in a positive manner If you feel like you’re in a relationship where the four horsemen show up too often, try putting this Golden Ratio into practice. See more at media.ascensionpress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSigns That Your Relationship Is Falling Apart, Part 27e1a4192-c41d-4944-88fb-3f09a7cbc5e6Thu, 18 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSigns That Your Relationship Is Falling Apart, Part 2 Fr. Mike offers a follow-up to his video on Dr. John Gottman’s “four horsemen of the apocalypse” with this video on Dr. Gottman’s proposed remedy: the Golden Ratio. For every one instance of these four horsemen that signify a relationship is falling apart—which are defensiveness, criticism, stonewalling, and contempt—there should be five instances of the opposite. The four horsemen still rear their heads in the healthy relationships that Dr. Gottman observed, but these relationships have the following interactions five times as often: Giving respect and honoring the other person Building up the other person and affirming them Meeting the other person where they are Opening up to receive their questions and comments in a positive manner If you feel like you’re in a relationship where the four horsemen show up too often, try putting this Golden Ratio into practice. See more at media.ascensionpress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike offers a follow-up to his video on Dr. John Gottman’s “four horsemen of the apocalypse” with this video on Dr. Gottman’s proposed remedy: the Golden Ratio. For every one instance of these four horsemen that signify a relationship is falling apart—which are defensiveness, criticism, stonewalling, and contempt—there should be five instances of the opposite. The four horsemen still rear their heads in the healthy relationships that Dr. Gottman observed, but these relationships have the following interactions five times as often: Giving respect and honoring the other person Building up the other person and affirming them Meeting the other person where they are Opening up to receive their questions and comments in a positive manner If you feel like you’re in a relationship where the four horsemen show up too often, try putting this Golden Ratio into practice. See more at media.ascensionpress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSigns That Your Relationship Is Falling Apart, Part 2f9ee34db-68dd-48c9-b249-0f9c3bf02fdbThu, 18 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEzra 6 – Decree of DariusEzra 6

Ezra 6

fullEzra 6 – Decree of Dariusbe0f3731-e689-45b7-a3ba-b33c1f5c9560Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:30:00 +0000681https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Catholics Have a Pope Fr. Mike goes all the way back to Genesis to explain why Catholics have a pope. God established the kingdom of Israel with the twelve sons of Jacob. Centuries later, he appointed David as the king who would unite this kingdom. Centuries after that kingdom was divided, Jesus established a new kingdom by appointing the twelve apostles. To unite this new kingdom, which is the Church, he appointed Peter as his vicar here on earth. Jesus is the king, but he gave the keys of the kingdom to Peter. This means Peter and his successors play the role of the “prime minister”, or the right-hand-man, or the steward of the king while Jesus is gone. The papacy may be a divisive topic today, but clearly God gave his Church a pope as a sign of unity for all who are a part of the new kingdom Christ established.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike goes all the way back to Genesis to explain why Catholics have a pope. God established the kingdom of Israel with the twelve sons of Jacob. Centuries later, he appointed David as the king who would unite this kingdom. Centuries after that kingdom was divided, Jesus established a new kingdom by appointing the twelve apostles. To unite this new kingdom, which is the Church, he appointed Peter as his vicar here on earth. Jesus is the king, but he gave the keys of the kingdom to Peter. This means Peter and his successors play the role of the “prime minister”, or the right-hand-man, or the steward of the king while Jesus is gone. The papacy may be a divisive topic today, but clearly God gave his Church a pope as a sign of unity for all who are a part of the new kingdom Christ established.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Catholics Have a Popec2286ebf-b6ed-4a17-8abd-dd57349b59c1Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Catholics Have a Pope Fr. Mike goes all the way back to Genesis to explain why Catholics have a pope. God established the kingdom of Israel with the twelve sons of Jacob. Centuries later, he appointed David as the king who would unite this kingdom. Centuries after that kingdom was divided, Jesus established a new kingdom by appointing the twelve apostles. To unite this new kingdom, which is the Church, he appointed Peter as his vicar here on earth. Jesus is the king, but he gave the keys of the kingdom to Peter. This means Peter and his successors play the role of the “prime minister”, or the right-hand-man, or the steward of the king while Jesus is gone. The papacy may be a divisive topic today, but clearly God gave his Church a pope as a sign of unity for all who are a part of the new kingdom Christ established.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike goes all the way back to Genesis to explain why Catholics have a pope. God established the kingdom of Israel with the twelve sons of Jacob. Centuries later, he appointed David as the king who would unite this kingdom. Centuries after that kingdom was divided, Jesus established a new kingdom by appointing the twelve apostles. To unite this new kingdom, which is the Church, he appointed Peter as his vicar here on earth. Jesus is the king, but he gave the keys of the kingdom to Peter. This means Peter and his successors play the role of the “prime minister”, or the right-hand-man, or the steward of the king while Jesus is gone. The papacy may be a divisive topic today, but clearly God gave his Church a pope as a sign of unity for all who are a part of the new kingdom Christ established.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Catholics Have a Popef2f75698-834f-4c2b-8da9-e164f94f4dd2Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEzra 5 – Second LetterEzra 5

Ezra 5

fullEzra 5 – Second Letter9fd98c59-9196-46ea-8b9f-da3264a2b83dThu, 11 Jul 2019 12:30:00 +0000561https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/07/19 Declaration Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Father has uttered His declaration; we are offered the chance to answer. All of Christianity comes down to one question: does God have permission to love you? Mass Readings from July 07, 2019: Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalms 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Father has uttered His declaration; we are offered the chance to answer. All of Christianity comes down to one question: does God have permission to love you? Mass Readings from July 07, 2019: Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalms 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

full07/07/19 Declarationeafed1ea-8c4c-4b7f-a1a9-f221e0e0be35Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/07/19 Declaration Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Father has uttered His declaration; we are offered the chance to answer. All of Christianity comes down to one question: does God have permission to love you? Mass Readings from July 07, 2019: Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalms 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Father has uttered His declaration; we are offered the chance to answer. All of Christianity comes down to one question: does God have permission to love you? Mass Readings from July 07, 2019: Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalms 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

full07/07/19 Declaration843f00f7-192d-4545-bbee-c8c00f8749a1Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags07/07/19 Declaration Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Father has uttered His declaration; we are offered the chance to answer. All of Christianity comes down to one question: does God have permission to love you? Mass Readings from July 07, 2019: Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalms 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Father has uttered His declaration; we are offered the chance to answer. All of Christianity comes down to one question: does God have permission to love you? Mass Readings from July 07, 2019: Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalms 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

full07/07/19 Declarationd8a68a5f-80ad-4b57-81c4-a8f695cf921bMon, 08 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#107A: The Battle part22 Chronicles 20:20-29 Today is part 2 in our short series. If you missed part 1, please go back &amp; listen to episode #106 so you'll have context. We pick up our story today with King Jehoshaphat and his people singing and praying to God as they await this impossible battle. Who will win this epic battle? What should you do when you face battles in your own life? Should we act as if nothing is happening, simply sweep it under the rug and not talk about it? Tune in to hear what the Bible teaches us about this. We will hear how God was made known through this situation.&nbsp; I hope the apply section at the end facilitates good conversation between you and your children.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with us or support this ministry, please click the link below:&nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Chronicles 20:20-29 Today is part 2 in our short series. If you missed part 1, please go back &amp; listen to episode #106 so you'll have context. We pick up our story today with King Jehoshaphat and his people singing and praying to God as they await this impossible battle. Who will win this epic battle? What should you do when you face battles in your own life? Should we act as if nothing is happening, simply sweep it under the rug and not talk about it? Tune in to hear what the Bible teaches us about this. We will hear how God was made known through this situation.&nbsp; I hope the apply section at the end facilitates good conversation between you and your children.&nbsp; Thanks for listening! To connect with us or support this ministry, please click the link below:&nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#107A: The Battle part24ab36a21-0db1-4ee0-a582-12c74e6eb23eSun, 07 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000504https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIn the World, but Not of It We hear the phrase “in the world but not of it” quite often. But how do we live that out in our everyday lives? Fr. Mike gives a crash course on how to follow Christ in situations where there may be tension between you and someone you’re close to. Reminding us of Matthew 10:34, “I have not come to bring peace, but a sword,” Fr. Mike explains that Jesus is a cause of division. As followers of Christ, we have to acknowledge and accept the painful reality that following him will cause us to be divided from many people we love. Once we accept that, allowing God’s love to fill our hearts, we will search for ways to love those who strongly disagree with us. See more at ascensionpress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We hear the phrase “in the world but not of it” quite often. But how do we live that out in our everyday lives? Fr. Mike gives a crash course on how to follow Christ in situations where there may be tension between you and someone you’re close to. Reminding us of Matthew 10:34, “I have not come to bring peace, but a sword,” Fr. Mike explains that Jesus is a cause of division. As followers of Christ, we have to acknowledge and accept the painful reality that following him will cause us to be divided from many people we love. Once we accept that, allowing God’s love to fill our hearts, we will search for ways to love those who strongly disagree with us. See more at ascensionpress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIn the World, but Not of It3516ac0a-de15-457f-8106-9e91c9553e1bThu, 04 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIn the World, but Not of It We hear the phrase “in the world but not of it” quite often. But how do we live that out in our everyday lives? Fr. Mike gives a crash course on how to follow Christ in situations where there may be tension between you and someone you’re close to. Reminding us of Matthew 10:34, “I have not come to bring peace, but a sword,” Fr. Mike explains that Jesus is a cause of division. As followers of Christ, we have to acknowledge and accept the painful reality that following him will cause us to be divided from many people we love. Once we accept that, allowing God’s love to fill our hearts, we will search for ways to love those who strongly disagree with us. See more at ascensionpress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We hear the phrase “in the world but not of it” quite often. But how do we live that out in our everyday lives? Fr. Mike gives a crash course on how to follow Christ in situations where there may be tension between you and someone you’re close to. Reminding us of Matthew 10:34, “I have not come to bring peace, but a sword,” Fr. Mike explains that Jesus is a cause of division. As followers of Christ, we have to acknowledge and accept the painful reality that following him will cause us to be divided from many people we love. Once we accept that, allowing God’s love to fill our hearts, we will search for ways to love those who strongly disagree with us. See more at ascensionpress.comSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIn the World, but Not of It281072db-258d-46d7-b9a9-7478dee6da30Thu, 04 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEzra 4 – OppositionEzra 4

Ezra 4

fullEzra 4 – Oppositiona1b8ee0f-3b69-47c6-ba4a-2b53b2517e8aThu, 04 Jul 2019 12:30:00 +0000701https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE35: Julian Hearn: Huel - £45 Million In 4 YearsJulian Hearn is the founder and CMO of Huel, a nutrition company responsible for the increasingly popular, powdered meal replacement drink. Huel is basically a meal in a bottle designed for time-poor people, enabling you to get all your nutritional... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julian Hearn is the founder and CMO of Huel, a nutrition company responsible for the increasingly popular, powdered meal replacement drink. Huel is basically a meal in a bottle designed for time-poor people, enabling you to get all your nutritional... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE35: Julian Hearn: Huel - £45 Million In 4 Years0f232957-f7d4-4733-98a9-d8148edbb547Wed, 03 Jul 2019 02:00:00 +00002943https://216.73.216.191/allTags#106A: Jehoshaphat Faces War Part 12 Chronicles 20:1-19 This is part 1 in our short series. Today, we hear how Jehoshaphat and his people face a battle. A battle that they did not cause. Who do they cry out to for such an impossible battle and what actions do they take? Tune in to find out and stay tuned next week to see who will win this mighty battle.&nbsp; &nbsp;I hope the apply section at the end helps facilitate good conversation between you and your child.&nbsp; To connect with me or support this ministry, please click the link : https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Chronicles 20:1-19 This is part 1 in our short series. Today, we hear how Jehoshaphat and his people face a battle. A battle that they did not cause. Who do they cry out to for such an impossible battle and what actions do they take? Tune in to find out and stay tuned next week to see who will win this mighty battle.&nbsp; &nbsp;I hope the apply section at the end helps facilitate good conversation between you and your child.&nbsp; To connect with me or support this ministry, please click the link : https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#106A: Jehoshaphat Faces War Part 19be6ee23-9c19-46d3-968c-dcbbbf63c809Sun, 30 Jun 2019 11:00:00 +0000746https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/30/19 We'll See Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Transfer your primary allegiance. When following Jesus, the first things He invites us to give up are safety and control. Mass Readings from June 30, 2019: 1 Kings 19:16, 19-21 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-11Galatians 5:1, 13-18 Luke 9:51-62

Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Transfer your primary allegiance. When following Jesus, the first things He invites us to give up are safety and control. Mass Readings from June 30, 2019: 1 Kings 19:16, 19-21 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-11Galatians 5:1, 13-18 Luke 9:51-62

full06/30/19 We'll Seefc8794dd-9984-44a2-bfdb-1a9ea1170125Sun, 30 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/30/19 We'll See Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Transfer your primary allegiance. When following Jesus, the first things He invites us to give up are safety and control. Mass Readings from June 30, 2019: 1 Kings 19:16, 19-21 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-11Galatians 5:1, 13-18 Luke 9:51-62

Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Transfer your primary allegiance. When following Jesus, the first things He invites us to give up are safety and control. Mass Readings from June 30, 2019: 1 Kings 19:16, 19-21 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-11Galatians 5:1, 13-18 Luke 9:51-62

full06/30/19 We'll See002f71d9-a236-4353-bb0b-fe198abe1ac1Sun, 30 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/30/19 We'll See Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Transfer your primary allegiance. When following Jesus, the first things He invites us to give up are safety and control. Mass Readings from June 30, 2019: 1 Kings 19:16, 19-21 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-11Galatians 5:1, 13-18 Luke 9:51-62

Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Transfer your primary allegiance. When following Jesus, the first things He invites us to give up are safety and control. Mass Readings from June 30, 2019: 1 Kings 19:16, 19-21 Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-11Galatians 5:1, 13-18 Luke 9:51-62

full06/30/19 We'll See2b55944d-7898-4875-bfed-ca298d3aeadfSun, 30 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrying to Keep God at a Distance? When it comes to trying to control God and keep him at a distance in our lives, there are at least two ways that we go about it. Either we lay low and stay out of trouble, or we excel at whatever task we’ve currently been assigned to. Both strategies intend to keep God out of our lives so we can keep doing what we’re doing, because we’re comfortable doing it. Well, if you’re in one of those camps, get ready because God can call you to something different any minute now. You may not have even noticed yourself slipping into one of these subtle thought processes that so many of us slip into. That’s why it’s important to give our lives to God at least daily. Try doing it first thing in the morning before anything else. That’s how Fr. Mike does it, and it seems to have worked out quite well for him. “Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” (John 15:2).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When it comes to trying to control God and keep him at a distance in our lives, there are at least two ways that we go about it. Either we lay low and stay out of trouble, or we excel at whatever task we’ve currently been assigned to. Both strategies intend to keep God out of our lives so we can keep doing what we’re doing, because we’re comfortable doing it. Well, if you’re in one of those camps, get ready because God can call you to something different any minute now. You may not have even noticed yourself slipping into one of these subtle thought processes that so many of us slip into. That’s why it’s important to give our lives to God at least daily. Try doing it first thing in the morning before anything else. That’s how Fr. Mike does it, and it seems to have worked out quite well for him. “Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” (John 15:2).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTrying to Keep God at a Distance?8aa53122-ab1b-4537-8a41-68166c228c4bThu, 27 Jun 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTrying to Keep God at a Distance? When it comes to trying to control God and keep him at a distance in our lives, there are at least two ways that we go about it. Either we lay low and stay out of trouble, or we excel at whatever task we’ve currently been assigned to. Both strategies intend to keep God out of our lives so we can keep doing what we’re doing, because we’re comfortable doing it. Well, if you’re in one of those camps, get ready because God can call you to something different any minute now. You may not have even noticed yourself slipping into one of these subtle thought processes that so many of us slip into. That’s why it’s important to give our lives to God at least daily. Try doing it first thing in the morning before anything else. That’s how Fr. Mike does it, and it seems to have worked out quite well for him. “Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” (John 15:2).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When it comes to trying to control God and keep him at a distance in our lives, there are at least two ways that we go about it. Either we lay low and stay out of trouble, or we excel at whatever task we’ve currently been assigned to. Both strategies intend to keep God out of our lives so we can keep doing what we’re doing, because we’re comfortable doing it. Well, if you’re in one of those camps, get ready because God can call you to something different any minute now. You may not have even noticed yourself slipping into one of these subtle thought processes that so many of us slip into. That’s why it’s important to give our lives to God at least daily. Try doing it first thing in the morning before anything else. That’s how Fr. Mike does it, and it seems to have worked out quite well for him. “Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” (John 15:2).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTrying to Keep God at a Distance?2a117293-ff5f-4a83-b0e7-2d2875dd7057Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEzra 3 – FoundationsEzra 3

Ezra 3

fullEzra 3 – Foundations99fe36e2-cb8a-44bd-997b-4241ab4c727bThu, 27 Jun 2019 12:30:00 +0000595https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDr Aria - Mental Health, Marriage and MindfulnessIn this weeks episode of The Diary of a CEO, I sit down with Dr Aria Campbell-Danesh, a high performance psychologist and an expert in the fields of behaviour change and long-term health. Follow Dr Aria: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr._aria Website - https://www.dr-aria.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode of The Diary of a CEO, I sit down with Dr Aria Campbell-Danesh, a high performance psychologist and an expert in the fields of behaviour change and long-term health. Follow Dr Aria: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr._aria Website - https://www.dr-aria.com Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullDr Aria - Mental Health, Marriage and Mindfulnessda9e3fe3-2056-4095-bd8f-d02845c5f0a1Wed, 26 Jun 2019 02:00:00 +00005796https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Is It So Hard to Make Friends? Fr. Mike is honest about why it’s so hard for us to make friends. A necessity for friendship is time, something that many of us simply don’t have. More than that, true friendship requires a painful level of vulnerability and transparency. When asking yourself who you are willing to be friends with, you’re really asking “Who are you willing to give access to your wounds?” With that in mind, consider what Jesus said: “No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you” (John 15:15). How much time do you spend with Jesus? Will you give him access to your wounds? This is afterall what it means to be a friend. Are you a friend of Jesus?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike is honest about why it’s so hard for us to make friends. A necessity for friendship is time, something that many of us simply don’t have. More than that, true friendship requires a painful level of vulnerability and transparency. When asking yourself who you are willing to be friends with, you’re really asking “Who are you willing to give access to your wounds?” With that in mind, consider what Jesus said: “No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you” (John 15:15). How much time do you spend with Jesus? Will you give him access to your wounds? This is afterall what it means to be a friend. Are you a friend of Jesus?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Is It So Hard to Make Friends?47f57663-ed20-463f-92f9-ac1eed41629fThu, 20 Jun 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Is It So Hard to Make Friends? Fr. Mike is honest about why it’s so hard for us to make friends. A necessity for friendship is time, something that many of us simply don’t have. More than that, true friendship requires a painful level of vulnerability and transparency. When asking yourself who you are willing to be friends with, you’re really asking “Who are you willing to give access to your wounds?” With that in mind, consider what Jesus said: “No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you” (John 15:15). How much time do you spend with Jesus? Will you give him access to your wounds? This is afterall what it means to be a friend. Are you a friend of Jesus?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike is honest about why it’s so hard for us to make friends. A necessity for friendship is time, something that many of us simply don’t have. More than that, true friendship requires a painful level of vulnerability and transparency. When asking yourself who you are willing to be friends with, you’re really asking “Who are you willing to give access to your wounds?” With that in mind, consider what Jesus said: “No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you” (John 15:15). How much time do you spend with Jesus? Will you give him access to your wounds? This is afterall what it means to be a friend. Are you a friend of Jesus?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Is It So Hard to Make Friends?84a19bf1-89b5-4cf8-bc46-6d183e597277Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEzra 2 – The ReturneesEzra 2

Ezra 2

fullEzra 2 – The Returnees7352e9e2-27b8-4856-b29f-156570054792Thu, 20 Jun 2019 12:30:00 +0000709https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE33: I Made A MistakeIt’s been a while since we last spoke which I apologise about! In this week’s episode of The Diary of a CEO, I discuss how a bad reaction of mine lead to a lot of regret. We are all on a journey of self-development and in this particular moment my ego... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a while since we last spoke which I apologise about! In this week’s episode of The Diary of a CEO, I discuss how a bad reaction of mine lead to a lot of regret. We are all on a journey of self-development and in this particular moment my ego... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE33: I Made A Mistakee28457ca-9bdc-4b23-9def-5bb0feb87ff8Wed, 19 Jun 2019 02:00:00 +00002587https://216.73.216.191/allTags#105A: The Tower of BabelGenesis 11:1-8. The people in our story were proud, and thought they did not need God's help. God loved them so much, that he stepped in and confused their language. We get to hear different languages in this special episode when we hear from some of our incredible listeners. Children from all over the World helped with this special project. I could not do it without their help. I wanted to show you all that the Bible is alive, real, and that people from all over the World love Jesus.&nbsp; I hope you enjoy this special episode and THANK YOU again to those of you who helped me! To connect with us or help support this ministry, simply click this link: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genesis 11:1-8. The people in our story were proud, and thought they did not need God's help. God loved them so much, that he stepped in and confused their language. We get to hear different languages in this special episode when we hear from some of our incredible listeners. Children from all over the World helped with this special project. I could not do it without their help. I wanted to show you all that the Bible is alive, real, and that people from all over the World love Jesus.&nbsp; I hope you enjoy this special episode and THANK YOU again to those of you who helped me! To connect with us or help support this ministry, simply click this link: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#105A: The Tower of Babeld12836d4-5583-4a88-9885-c28a8118254dSun, 16 Jun 2019 11:00:00 +0000678https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnderstanding Our Capacity for Evil Fr. Mike asks if the bad things you think you don’t have the capacity to do are actually just things you don’t have the opportunity to do. A friend of Fr. Mike’s was recovering from an addiction, and this friend noticed how he was deceiving himself. He was telling himself “I would never …” when he should have been saying, “I haven’t yet ...” Many times the sins we avoid we have only avoided because we haven’t had the opportunity to commit them. Acknowledging that we may do something regretful if given the opportunity is a great—although difficult—exercise in self-knowledge that could prevent some serious sin in the future. This week, consider the benefits that come with strengthening your self-discipline. Make an extra attempt to reinforce a virtue that may help you combat the corresponding vice. This will go a long way in increasing your holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike asks if the bad things you think you don’t have the capacity to do are actually just things you don’t have the opportunity to do. A friend of Fr. Mike’s was recovering from an addiction, and this friend noticed how he was deceiving himself. He was telling himself “I would never …” when he should have been saying, “I haven’t yet ...” Many times the sins we avoid we have only avoided because we haven’t had the opportunity to commit them. Acknowledging that we may do something regretful if given the opportunity is a great—although difficult—exercise in self-knowledge that could prevent some serious sin in the future. This week, consider the benefits that come with strengthening your self-discipline. Make an extra attempt to reinforce a virtue that may help you combat the corresponding vice. This will go a long way in increasing your holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullUnderstanding Our Capacity for Evilc3ce42ff-68db-4b14-bf00-8a1528fcf991Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsUnderstanding Our Capacity for Evil Fr. Mike asks if the bad things you think you don’t have the capacity to do are actually just things you don’t have the opportunity to do. A friend of Fr. Mike’s was recovering from an addiction, and this friend noticed how he was deceiving himself. He was telling himself “I would never …” when he should have been saying, “I haven’t yet ...” Many times the sins we avoid we have only avoided because we haven’t had the opportunity to commit them. Acknowledging that we may do something regretful if given the opportunity is a great—although difficult—exercise in self-knowledge that could prevent some serious sin in the future. This week, consider the benefits that come with strengthening your self-discipline. Make an extra attempt to reinforce a virtue that may help you combat the corresponding vice. This will go a long way in increasing your holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike asks if the bad things you think you don’t have the capacity to do are actually just things you don’t have the opportunity to do. A friend of Fr. Mike’s was recovering from an addiction, and this friend noticed how he was deceiving himself. He was telling himself “I would never …” when he should have been saying, “I haven’t yet ...” Many times the sins we avoid we have only avoided because we haven’t had the opportunity to commit them. Acknowledging that we may do something regretful if given the opportunity is a great—although difficult—exercise in self-knowledge that could prevent some serious sin in the future. This week, consider the benefits that come with strengthening your self-discipline. Make an extra attempt to reinforce a virtue that may help you combat the corresponding vice. This will go a long way in increasing your holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullUnderstanding Our Capacity for Evilb73b88dd-53bf-4bf5-9ec4-c0448610890aThu, 13 Jun 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEzra 1 – The Exile EndsEzra 1

Ezra 1

fullEzra 1 – The Exile Ends7d1e3b99-d483-4027-a0b5-449053dffef4Thu, 13 Jun 2019 12:30:00 +0000630https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/09/19 The Peace of Christ Homily from Pentecost Sunday. I know I have what I need. The promised Holy Spirit gives many gifts, but few are more powerful and profound than the Spirit’s gift of peace. Mass Readings from June 9, 2019: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-2, 3, 51Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. I know I have what I need. The promised Holy Spirit gives many gifts, but few are more powerful and profound than the Spirit’s gift of peace. Mass Readings from June 9, 2019: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-2, 3, 51Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full06/09/19 The Peace of Christ3d8b3ab6-0b7d-4583-9142-50f8ae85a304Mon, 10 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/09/19 The Peace of Christ Homily from Pentecost Sunday. I know I have what I need. The promised Holy Spirit gives many gifts, but few are more powerful and profound than the Spirit’s gift of peace. Mass Readings from June 9, 2019: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-2, 3, 51Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. I know I have what I need. The promised Holy Spirit gives many gifts, but few are more powerful and profound than the Spirit’s gift of peace. Mass Readings from June 9, 2019: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-2, 3, 51Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full06/09/19 The Peace of Christ67031baf-0381-4a3b-b922-a63bc8e820feMon, 10 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags06/09/19 The Peace of Christ Homily from Pentecost Sunday. I know I have what I need. The promised Holy Spirit gives many gifts, but few are more powerful and profound than the Spirit’s gift of peace. Mass Readings from June 9, 2019: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-2, 3, 51Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

Homily from Pentecost Sunday. I know I have what I need. The promised Holy Spirit gives many gifts, but few are more powerful and profound than the Spirit’s gift of peace. Mass Readings from June 9, 2019: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-2, 3, 51Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23

full06/09/19 The Peace of Christd6200f06-ef63-4c5b-8345-6a48c65ae8ecMon, 10 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#104A from Archive #45: The Golden RuleDid you know that what we call the "golden rule" came from the Bible? Faithful Matthew recorded this for us from one of Jesus' teaching moments. What is the "golden rule" and how does it apply to our lives? Tune in to today's story to find out&nbsp; &amp; enjoy! To connect with us or support this ministry, click the link below: &nbsp; &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thank you for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that what we call the "golden rule" came from the Bible? Faithful Matthew recorded this for us from one of Jesus' teaching moments. What is the "golden rule" and how does it apply to our lives? Tune in to today's story to find out&nbsp; &amp; enjoy! To connect with us or support this ministry, click the link below: &nbsp; &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thank you for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#104A from Archive #45: The Golden Ruleab4489c9-719c-478d-a9d0-fdd97efe9e4aSun, 09 Jun 2019 11:00:00 +0000593https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Do We Spend Our Time? How we spend our time is one of the most valuable decisions we make, because time is one thing we can never get back once it’s gone. Maybe God is calling you to do something more with your time, in this very moment even, but distractions are pulling you in too many different directions to focus. Make no mistake, distractions steal our time, even those we willfully choose. Even worse, as St. Alphonsus Ligouri said, voluntary distraction can steal our soul. Maybe there’s a dozen different things you know you should be doing, but you can’t choose one, so you choose none. If that’s the case, Fr. Mike says to take solace in the fact that you only have to choose one task, because the reality is that multitasking doesn’t work anyway. Holiness is to choose one thing, namely to say yes to God’s will. So choose your one sacrifice, and say yes to the focused and singular task of holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How we spend our time is one of the most valuable decisions we make, because time is one thing we can never get back once it’s gone. Maybe God is calling you to do something more with your time, in this very moment even, but distractions are pulling you in too many different directions to focus. Make no mistake, distractions steal our time, even those we willfully choose. Even worse, as St. Alphonsus Ligouri said, voluntary distraction can steal our soul. Maybe there’s a dozen different things you know you should be doing, but you can’t choose one, so you choose none. If that’s the case, Fr. Mike says to take solace in the fact that you only have to choose one task, because the reality is that multitasking doesn’t work anyway. Holiness is to choose one thing, namely to say yes to God’s will. So choose your one sacrifice, and say yes to the focused and singular task of holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Do We Spend Our Time?8af7f957-f39e-47a6-9b52-460d35e78dabThu, 06 Jun 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Do We Spend Our Time? How we spend our time is one of the most valuable decisions we make, because time is one thing we can never get back once it’s gone. Maybe God is calling you to do something more with your time, in this very moment even, but distractions are pulling you in too many different directions to focus. Make no mistake, distractions steal our time, even those we willfully choose. Even worse, as St. Alphonsus Ligouri said, voluntary distraction can steal our soul. Maybe there’s a dozen different things you know you should be doing, but you can’t choose one, so you choose none. If that’s the case, Fr. Mike says to take solace in the fact that you only have to choose one task, because the reality is that multitasking doesn’t work anyway. Holiness is to choose one thing, namely to say yes to God’s will. So choose your one sacrifice, and say yes to the focused and singular task of holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How we spend our time is one of the most valuable decisions we make, because time is one thing we can never get back once it’s gone. Maybe God is calling you to do something more with your time, in this very moment even, but distractions are pulling you in too many different directions to focus. Make no mistake, distractions steal our time, even those we willfully choose. Even worse, as St. Alphonsus Ligouri said, voluntary distraction can steal our soul. Maybe there’s a dozen different things you know you should be doing, but you can’t choose one, so you choose none. If that’s the case, Fr. Mike says to take solace in the fact that you only have to choose one task, because the reality is that multitasking doesn’t work anyway. Holiness is to choose one thing, namely to say yes to God’s will. So choose your one sacrifice, and say yes to the focused and singular task of holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Do We Spend Our Time?ea811b1d-834b-40d9-9927-f3c2ff5e3ac9Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 16 – EasterMark 16

Mark 16

fullMark 16 – Easterd14f6f27-0c83-443a-9dc6-26d3b918d236Thu, 06 Jun 2019 12:30:00 +0000591https://216.73.216.191/allTags#103A: Ruth 4This is the last episode in our series on Ruth. Today is from Ruth chapter 4. God uses all types of people in our story. From the beginning of our series, we have learned that it is not always as it seems. As the story unfolded, we saw another piece of the puzzle. Now that we have all of the pieces, we see this beautiful picture come together. Ruth played such an important role. You will hear this as we see who is born into their family tree years later.   Thanks for tuning in! To connect with us or support this ministry,  please click the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the last episode in our series on Ruth. Today is from Ruth chapter 4. God uses all types of people in our story. From the beginning of our series, we have learned that it is not always as it seems. As the story unfolded, we saw another piece of the puzzle. Now that we have all of the pieces, we see this beautiful picture come together. Ruth played such an important role. You will hear this as we see who is born into their family tree years later.   Thanks for tuning in! To connect with us or support this ministry,  please click the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#103A: Ruth 499573deb-1bc3-4bf1-b28a-7971d60390e9Sun, 02 Jun 2019 17:42:15 +0000555https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCatholic Teaching on IVF and Contraception Explained For many people, the Catholic Church’s teaching on in vitro fertilization and contraception is a hard one, but it is in concordance with the nature of things. The nature of a thing, as Fr. MIke puts it, is its “what-it’s-for-ness”. Sex is for procreation and the unity of the couple. Equally important is the fact that sex, not in vitro fertilization, is the natural way to bring forth a new life. Contraception and in vitro fertilization violate the nature of not only sex, but also the nature of the person and life itself. If you feel that this teaching prohibits you from being truly happy, Fr. Mike offers encouragement. It may not seem fair to us at first, but the deep abiding peace we acquire from living by God’s plan is better than anything we could acquire by doing things our way.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

For many people, the Catholic Church’s teaching on in vitro fertilization and contraception is a hard one, but it is in concordance with the nature of things. The nature of a thing, as Fr. MIke puts it, is its “what-it’s-for-ness”. Sex is for procreation and the unity of the couple. Equally important is the fact that sex, not in vitro fertilization, is the natural way to bring forth a new life. Contraception and in vitro fertilization violate the nature of not only sex, but also the nature of the person and life itself. If you feel that this teaching prohibits you from being truly happy, Fr. Mike offers encouragement. It may not seem fair to us at first, but the deep abiding peace we acquire from living by God’s plan is better than anything we could acquire by doing things our way.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCatholic Teaching on IVF and Contraception Explainedac58e4a8-6254-412a-ac58-d8c2b9d3471eThu, 30 May 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCatholic Teaching on IVF and Contraception Explained For many people, the Catholic Church’s teaching on in vitro fertilization and contraception is a hard one, but it is in concordance with the nature of things. The nature of a thing, as Fr. MIke puts it, is its “what-it’s-for-ness”. Sex is for procreation and the unity of the couple. Equally important is the fact that sex, not in vitro fertilization, is the natural way to bring forth a new life. Contraception and in vitro fertilization violate the nature of not only sex, but also the nature of the person and life itself. If you feel that this teaching prohibits you from being truly happy, Fr. Mike offers encouragement. It may not seem fair to us at first, but the deep abiding peace we acquire from living by God’s plan is better than anything we could acquire by doing things our way.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

For many people, the Catholic Church’s teaching on in vitro fertilization and contraception is a hard one, but it is in concordance with the nature of things. The nature of a thing, as Fr. MIke puts it, is its “what-it’s-for-ness”. Sex is for procreation and the unity of the couple. Equally important is the fact that sex, not in vitro fertilization, is the natural way to bring forth a new life. Contraception and in vitro fertilization violate the nature of not only sex, but also the nature of the person and life itself. If you feel that this teaching prohibits you from being truly happy, Fr. Mike offers encouragement. It may not seem fair to us at first, but the deep abiding peace we acquire from living by God’s plan is better than anything we could acquire by doing things our way.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCatholic Teaching on IVF and Contraception Explaineda01cb9f9-2a42-4186-99fe-2be6259f1901Thu, 30 May 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 15 – Jesus DiesMark 15

Mark 15

fullMark 15 – Jesus Dies1ae7aacd-fa99-4a5b-a4c2-3f8bf381eab2Thu, 30 May 2019 12:30:00 +0000877https://216.73.216.191/allTags#101A: Ruth part 3We are continuing our series on Ruth. This comes from Ruth chapter 3. Boaz tells us all of the wonderful things he notices about Ruth. The words he uses to describe her are the same ones used to describe other bible heroes. She is bold, courageous, kind,  & virtuous. We leave the story in suspense wondering if Boaz or the mystery relative will marry Ruth and help her. Who will it be?!?!?! In the apply section, your children will have the opportunity to discuss ways they can act like Ruth. They will also be called to notice others who have good character like Ruth.  Proverbs 22:1 "A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold." - We see Ruth and Boaz live this out. Both desire obeying God above all else and they do not cut corners.  Thanks for tuning in! To connect or support, click the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are continuing our series on Ruth. This comes from Ruth chapter 3. Boaz tells us all of the wonderful things he notices about Ruth. The words he uses to describe her are the same ones used to describe other bible heroes. She is bold, courageous, kind,  & virtuous. We leave the story in suspense wondering if Boaz or the mystery relative will marry Ruth and help her. Who will it be?!?!?! In the apply section, your children will have the opportunity to discuss ways they can act like Ruth. They will also be called to notice others who have good character like Ruth.  Proverbs 22:1 "A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold." - We see Ruth and Boaz live this out. Both desire obeying God above all else and they do not cut corners.  Thanks for tuning in! To connect or support, click the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#101A: Ruth part 308da4689-939c-46c9-a90e-71f4eca524edSun, 26 May 2019 11:00:00 +0000603https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFitting In at Church Perhaps you’ve felt the temptation to be a cookie-cutter Catholic, one who does all the Catholic things that other Catholics are doing because they think … well … that’s what makes us Catholic. But comparison is kind of like the cousin of envy, Fr. Mike says. If we only express our faith in certain ways because that’s what other believers around us our doing, we should re-examine our relationship with Christ. After all, he is the only one we should pattern our life after.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Perhaps you’ve felt the temptation to be a cookie-cutter Catholic, one who does all the Catholic things that other Catholics are doing because they think … well … that’s what makes us Catholic. But comparison is kind of like the cousin of envy, Fr. Mike says. If we only express our faith in certain ways because that’s what other believers around us our doing, we should re-examine our relationship with Christ. After all, he is the only one we should pattern our life after.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFitting In at Churchcb727fca-1a21-4149-a3df-e5ea662509d5Thu, 23 May 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFitting In at Church Perhaps you’ve felt the temptation to be a cookie-cutter Catholic, one who does all the Catholic things that other Catholics are doing because they think … well … that’s what makes us Catholic. But comparison is kind of like the cousin of envy, Fr. Mike says. If we only express our faith in certain ways because that’s what other believers around us our doing, we should re-examine our relationship with Christ. After all, he is the only one we should pattern our life after.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Perhaps you’ve felt the temptation to be a cookie-cutter Catholic, one who does all the Catholic things that other Catholics are doing because they think … well … that’s what makes us Catholic. But comparison is kind of like the cousin of envy, Fr. Mike says. If we only express our faith in certain ways because that’s what other believers around us our doing, we should re-examine our relationship with Christ. After all, he is the only one we should pattern our life after.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFitting In at Churchf9b81af0-f4ca-4e2b-b49d-15aab8730de2Thu, 23 May 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 15 – Trial Before PilateMark 15

Mark 15

fullMark 15 – Trial Before Pilatebb2e0aea-4329-4a4e-8a86-46dbc5afcb64Thu, 23 May 2019 12:30:00 +0000739https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFeeling Sorry for Yourself What good does feeling sorry for yourself do? Fr. Mike points out a hard truth in saying—while you have the right to grieve when tragic things happen in your life—you never have the right, or permission, to feel sorry for yourself. All it does is shrink the universe down to the size of you. It blocks out the blessings God gave you that you should be thankful for, and paralyzes you from joyfully giving to others. When you feel the temptation to feel sorry for yourself coming on, in the words of St. Paul, Fr. Mike recommends: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful” (Colossians 3:15). Quote from G.I. Jane: “I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A bird will fall frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself” (Viggo Mortensen as Master Chief John James Urgayle in G.I. Jane, original quote from D.H. Lawrence, 20th century English writer).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What good does feeling sorry for yourself do? Fr. Mike points out a hard truth in saying—while you have the right to grieve when tragic things happen in your life—you never have the right, or permission, to feel sorry for yourself. All it does is shrink the universe down to the size of you. It blocks out the blessings God gave you that you should be thankful for, and paralyzes you from joyfully giving to others. When you feel the temptation to feel sorry for yourself coming on, in the words of St. Paul, Fr. Mike recommends: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful” (Colossians 3:15). Quote from G.I. Jane: “I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A bird will fall frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself” (Viggo Mortensen as Master Chief John James Urgayle in G.I. Jane, original quote from D.H. Lawrence, 20th century English writer).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFeeling Sorry for Yourself2652de18-5301-42bb-8619-1e95253a3ee4Thu, 16 May 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFeeling Sorry for Yourself What good does feeling sorry for yourself do? Fr. Mike points out a hard truth in saying—while you have the right to grieve when tragic things happen in your life—you never have the right, or permission, to feel sorry for yourself. All it does is shrink the universe down to the size of you. It blocks out the blessings God gave you that you should be thankful for, and paralyzes you from joyfully giving to others. When you feel the temptation to feel sorry for yourself coming on, in the words of St. Paul, Fr. Mike recommends: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful” (Colossians 3:15). Quote from G.I. Jane: “I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A bird will fall frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself” (Viggo Mortensen as Master Chief John James Urgayle in G.I. Jane, original quote from D.H. Lawrence, 20th century English writer).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What good does feeling sorry for yourself do? Fr. Mike points out a hard truth in saying—while you have the right to grieve when tragic things happen in your life—you never have the right, or permission, to feel sorry for yourself. All it does is shrink the universe down to the size of you. It blocks out the blessings God gave you that you should be thankful for, and paralyzes you from joyfully giving to others. When you feel the temptation to feel sorry for yourself coming on, in the words of St. Paul, Fr. Mike recommends: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful” (Colossians 3:15). Quote from G.I. Jane: “I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A bird will fall frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself” (Viggo Mortensen as Master Chief John James Urgayle in G.I. Jane, original quote from D.H. Lawrence, 20th century English writer).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFeeling Sorry for Yourself4d71067f-a50e-4ad4-b3be-56c1d019a2f6Thu, 16 May 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 14 – GethsemaneMark 14 part 2

Mark 14 part 2

fullMark 14 – Gethsemanef78736f4-1faa-4d0f-960b-01b13c85c2eeThu, 16 May 2019 12:30:00 +0000731https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE32 Michelle Kennedy - From Matchmaking to MotherhoodFrom co-CEO of Badoo, a dating-focused social network worth over a billion, to sitting on the advisory board for Bumble to launching her in own app in 2017 with co-founder of Deliveroo Greg Orlowski, Michelle Kennedy is a force to be reckoned with. She ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From co-CEO of Badoo, a dating-focused social network worth over a billion, to sitting on the advisory board for Bumble to launching her in own app in 2017 with co-founder of Deliveroo Greg Orlowski, Michelle Kennedy is a force to be reckoned with. She ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE32 Michelle Kennedy - From Matchmaking to Motherhood4263e52e-683a-4e91-98b6-8f93ff3c3e22Wed, 15 May 2019 01:00:00 +00003121https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/12/19 #Fail: Failure is Feedback Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Failure either gives us clarity and conviction or course correction. Failure is not final and failure is not fatal. As long as we don’t stop, and as long as we are willing to learn from our failures, they have no power to defeat us but only to educate us and make us better. Mass Readings from May 12, 2019: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-2, 3, 5Revelation 7:9, 14-17 John 10:27-30 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Failure either gives us clarity and conviction or course correction. Failure is not final and failure is not fatal. As long as we don’t stop, and as long as we are willing to learn from our failures, they have no power to defeat us but only to educate us and make us better. Mass Readings from May 12, 2019: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-2, 3, 5Revelation 7:9, 14-17 John 10:27-30 Download the Homily Study

full05/12/19 #Fail: Failure is Feedbackeae99ef7-582c-4913-93bc-6fc7e30bdfb0Mon, 13 May 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/12/19 #Fail: Failure is Feedback Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Failure either gives us clarity and conviction or course correction. Failure is not final and failure is not fatal. As long as we don’t stop, and as long as we are willing to learn from our failures, they have no power to defeat us but only to educate us and make us better. Mass Readings from May 12, 2019: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-2, 3, 5Revelation 7:9, 14-17 John 10:27-30 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Failure either gives us clarity and conviction or course correction. Failure is not final and failure is not fatal. As long as we don’t stop, and as long as we are willing to learn from our failures, they have no power to defeat us but only to educate us and make us better. Mass Readings from May 12, 2019: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-2, 3, 5Revelation 7:9, 14-17 John 10:27-30 Download the Homily Study

full05/12/19 #Fail: Failure is Feedback75ce6b5b-39d5-4249-929b-fe02144e646bMon, 13 May 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/12/19 #Fail: Failure is Feedback Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Failure either gives us clarity and conviction or course correction. Failure is not final and failure is not fatal. As long as we don’t stop, and as long as we are willing to learn from our failures, they have no power to defeat us but only to educate us and make us better. Mass Readings from May 12, 2019: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-2, 3, 5Revelation 7:9, 14-17 John 10:27-30 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Failure either gives us clarity and conviction or course correction. Failure is not final and failure is not fatal. As long as we don’t stop, and as long as we are willing to learn from our failures, they have no power to defeat us but only to educate us and make us better. Mass Readings from May 12, 2019: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-2, 3, 5Revelation 7:9, 14-17 John 10:27-30 Download the Homily Study

full05/12/19 #Fail: Failure is Feedback8cc7eab7-814b-4297-9cb3-6f0866636ab7Mon, 13 May 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#100A: Ruth 2Today is part 2 from our series on Ruth. This comes from  Ruth 2. We see how God provides for Ruth and Naomi by introducing them to a wonderful man named Boaz.  We hear how God is working in the details. Ruth had to be at this field at the right place and the right time. This was no accident. We will begin to identify God working in the details in our own lives just like he did for Ruth. Stay tuned for the rest of this series as we learn about Ruth. Click the link below to connect with us or help support this ministry: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thank you for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is part 2 from our series on Ruth. This comes from  Ruth 2. We see how God provides for Ruth and Naomi by introducing them to a wonderful man named Boaz.  We hear how God is working in the details. Ruth had to be at this field at the right place and the right time. This was no accident. We will begin to identify God working in the details in our own lives just like he did for Ruth. Stay tuned for the rest of this series as we learn about Ruth. Click the link below to connect with us or help support this ministry: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thank you for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#100A: Ruth 25ae9a1b5-d2b9-42db-9f1c-b08ffe54e54aSun, 12 May 2019 11:00:00 +0000675https://216.73.216.191/allTags#99A: Ruth Part 1Ruth 1.&nbsp; A lot of you have been asking for this story sooooo here it is! We are beginning our series on Ruth. Our story begins with some sad events. Naomi does not shy away from telling God and people how she really feels about these sad things. We will learn that we can talk to God about anything...He can handle it. As our series unfolds, we will get to see each little puzzle piece and by the end, we will see the pieces come together to create a beautiful picture. Thanks for tuning in and make sure to follow along to hear the whole story of Ruth as we continue our series.&nbsp; &nbsp; To support this ministry or connect with us, click the link below: &nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruth 1.&nbsp; A lot of you have been asking for this story sooooo here it is! We are beginning our series on Ruth. Our story begins with some sad events. Naomi does not shy away from telling God and people how she really feels about these sad things. We will learn that we can talk to God about anything...He can handle it. As our series unfolds, we will get to see each little puzzle piece and by the end, we will see the pieces come together to create a beautiful picture. Thanks for tuning in and make sure to follow along to hear the whole story of Ruth as we continue our series.&nbsp; &nbsp; To support this ministry or connect with us, click the link below: &nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#99A: Ruth Part 15e60af09-992c-4878-8e98-60865c11d8b7Sat, 11 May 2019 23:00:00 +0000674https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOld Testament God vs. New Testament God Many people say God acted much differently in the Old Testament than he did in the New Testament. They say the God of the New Testament is merciful and compassionate, but in the Old Testament he is often harsh and unforgiving. A thorough look at Scripture reveals that this is not the case. God is in fact merciful and just throughout the Bible. Fr. Mike clears up a great deal of confusion between the Old and New Testaments, and shows how God has stayed quite the same since before the beginning of time until now. This isn&#39;t the first time Fr. Mike&#39;s been asked about God changing, check out his original answer here.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Many people say God acted much differently in the Old Testament than he did in the New Testament. They say the God of the New Testament is merciful and compassionate, but in the Old Testament he is often harsh and unforgiving. A thorough look at Scripture reveals that this is not the case. God is in fact merciful and just throughout the Bible. Fr. Mike clears up a great deal of confusion between the Old and New Testaments, and shows how God has stayed quite the same since before the beginning of time until now. This isn&#39;t the first time Fr. Mike&#39;s been asked about God changing, check out his original answer here.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullOld Testament God vs. New Testament Godc34c83b4-9524-423c-8563-f50168afb7e5Thu, 09 May 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOld Testament God vs. New Testament God Many people say God acted much differently in the Old Testament than he did in the New Testament. They say the God of the New Testament is merciful and compassionate, but in the Old Testament he is often harsh and unforgiving. A thorough look at Scripture reveals that this is not the case. God is in fact merciful and just throughout the Bible. Fr. Mike clears up a great deal of confusion between the Old and New Testaments, and shows how God has stayed quite the same since before the beginning of time until now. This isn&#39;t the first time Fr. Mike&#39;s been asked about God changing, check out his original answer here.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Many people say God acted much differently in the Old Testament than he did in the New Testament. They say the God of the New Testament is merciful and compassionate, but in the Old Testament he is often harsh and unforgiving. A thorough look at Scripture reveals that this is not the case. God is in fact merciful and just throughout the Bible. Fr. Mike clears up a great deal of confusion between the Old and New Testaments, and shows how God has stayed quite the same since before the beginning of time until now. This isn&#39;t the first time Fr. Mike&#39;s been asked about God changing, check out his original answer here.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullOld Testament God vs. New Testament God17cf05a1-b15b-452e-80a2-e3b0aa234013Thu, 09 May 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 14 – The Last SupperMark 14

Mark 14

fullMark 14 – The Last Supperc656bad3-cef1-44a5-94ee-99e492179c51Thu, 09 May 2019 12:30:00 +0000787https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/05/19 #Fail: The Only Way to Fail Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. The only way for failure to be final is if you stop. Even sin is not final if you don’t stop. God has a call for you that is not erased by failure. Mass Readings from May 5, 2019: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. The only way for failure to be final is if you stop. Even sin is not final if you don’t stop. God has a call for you that is not erased by failure. Mass Readings from May 5, 2019: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 Download the Homily Study

full05/05/19 #Fail: The Only Way to Fail926bbb66-e8cd-4a13-ae32-71855a49b37eMon, 06 May 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/05/19 #Fail: The Only Way to Fail Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. The only way for failure to be final is if you stop. Even sin is not final if you don’t stop. God has a call for you that is not erased by failure. Mass Readings from May 5, 2019: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. The only way for failure to be final is if you stop. Even sin is not final if you don’t stop. God has a call for you that is not erased by failure. Mass Readings from May 5, 2019: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 Download the Homily Study

full05/05/19 #Fail: The Only Way to Fail7aa03211-9dfe-4eea-b1a6-ec930a8af108Mon, 06 May 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags05/05/19 #Fail: The Only Way to Fail Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. The only way for failure to be final is if you stop. Even sin is not final if you don’t stop. God has a call for you that is not erased by failure. Mass Readings from May 5, 2019: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter. The only way for failure to be final is if you stop. Even sin is not final if you don’t stop. God has a call for you that is not erased by failure. Mass Readings from May 5, 2019: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 Download the Homily Study

full05/05/19 #Fail: The Only Way to Fail099b3f5a-32ad-4684-afa4-d71f6dbda29cMon, 06 May 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE31: Entrepreneurialism is a DiseaseIt’s crazy to think how much things can change in such a short period of time. In this episode I discuss the concept of compartmentalising and 6 positive ways to approach this. I also talk about how I deal with fear in life, how running a business is li... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s crazy to think how much things can change in such a short period of time. In this episode I discuss the concept of compartmentalising and 6 positive ways to approach this. I also talk about how I deal with fear in life, how running a business is li... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE31: Entrepreneurialism is a Diseasef1d23e2d-7ab3-426f-99cc-73a2bf8b0785Fri, 03 May 2019 02:00:00 +00002882https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Does Purification Work? God wants you to be holy, so he is going to set you on a path of purification if you choose to do his will. He is the one who is going to make you holy. This process is going to strip away many things you hold dear. It’s going to require active participation in his will, doing what is right and good. But it’s also going to require passive acceptance of things that are out of your control. See everything you do and experience as a chance to grow in holiness, and God will make you into a saint. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

God wants you to be holy, so he is going to set you on a path of purification if you choose to do his will. He is the one who is going to make you holy. This process is going to strip away many things you hold dear. It’s going to require active participation in his will, doing what is right and good. But it’s also going to require passive acceptance of things that are out of your control. See everything you do and experience as a chance to grow in holiness, and God will make you into a saint. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Does Purification Work?7e9d9ba3-d6c4-4d1f-b52e-ec3c08c1fc87Thu, 02 May 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Does Purification Work? God wants you to be holy, so he is going to set you on a path of purification if you choose to do his will. He is the one who is going to make you holy. This process is going to strip away many things you hold dear. It’s going to require active participation in his will, doing what is right and good. But it’s also going to require passive acceptance of things that are out of your control. See everything you do and experience as a chance to grow in holiness, and God will make you into a saint. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

God wants you to be holy, so he is going to set you on a path of purification if you choose to do his will. He is the one who is going to make you holy. This process is going to strip away many things you hold dear. It’s going to require active participation in his will, doing what is right and good. But it’s also going to require passive acceptance of things that are out of your control. See everything you do and experience as a chance to grow in holiness, and God will make you into a saint. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Does Purification Work?8ed88a9b-cbbd-4790-8e72-268054368c4bThu, 02 May 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/28/19 #Fail: Free to Fail Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. Failure is the one necessary prerequisite for God’s greatest gift. Many people battle with perfectionism. God’s mercy in the midst of failure is His remedy for the fear that failure is the end. Mass Readings from April 28, 2019: Acts 5:12-16 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22Revelation 1:9-11, 12-13, 17-19 John 20:19-31 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. Failure is the one necessary prerequisite for God’s greatest gift. Many people battle with perfectionism. God’s mercy in the midst of failure is His remedy for the fear that failure is the end. Mass Readings from April 28, 2019: Acts 5:12-16 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22Revelation 1:9-11, 12-13, 17-19 John 20:19-31 Download the Homily Study

full04/28/19 #Fail: Free to Fail39b92b47-3fcf-4599-8cf0-90b63241cd4dMon, 29 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/28/19 #Fail: Free to Fail Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. Failure is the one necessary prerequisite for God’s greatest gift. Many people battle with perfectionism. God’s mercy in the midst of failure is His remedy for the fear that failure is the end. Mass Readings from April 28, 2019: Acts 5:12-16 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22Revelation 1:9-11, 12-13, 17-19 John 20:19-31 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. Failure is the one necessary prerequisite for God’s greatest gift. Many people battle with perfectionism. God’s mercy in the midst of failure is His remedy for the fear that failure is the end. Mass Readings from April 28, 2019: Acts 5:12-16 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22Revelation 1:9-11, 12-13, 17-19 John 20:19-31 Download the Homily Study

full04/28/19 #Fail: Free to Failcafdc46d-bf1c-42f7-b325-847b17365978Mon, 29 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/28/19 #Fail: Free to Fail Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. Failure is the one necessary prerequisite for God’s greatest gift. Many people battle with perfectionism. God’s mercy in the midst of failure is His remedy for the fear that failure is the end. Mass Readings from April 28, 2019: Acts 5:12-16 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22Revelation 1:9-11, 12-13, 17-19 John 20:19-31 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Divine Mercy Sunday. Failure is the one necessary prerequisite for God’s greatest gift. Many people battle with perfectionism. God’s mercy in the midst of failure is His remedy for the fear that failure is the end. Mass Readings from April 28, 2019: Acts 5:12-16 Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22Revelation 1:9-11, 12-13, 17-19 John 20:19-31 Download the Homily Study

full04/28/19 #Fail: Free to Failb4339b71-32a5-4fa4-ba97-0841026a63f8Mon, 29 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#98A: Breakfast with JesusJohn 21:1-14. Jesus has risen and meets his friends once more. He finds them out fishing. They are trying their best to catch fish but the miracle does not happen until Jesus shows up. Tune in to hear how the kids can apply this to their lives.  I hope you enjoy the discussions at the end. Thank you for tuning in. If you would like to support this ministry or connect with us, please click the link below:   https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 21:1-14. Jesus has risen and meets his friends once more. He finds them out fishing. They are trying their best to catch fish but the miracle does not happen until Jesus shows up. Tune in to hear how the kids can apply this to their lives.  I hope you enjoy the discussions at the end. Thank you for tuning in. If you would like to support this ministry or connect with us, please click the link below:   https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#98A: Breakfast with Jesusf00d87fd-f48c-43d2-ab45-c1bc54684055Sun, 28 Apr 2019 20:04:12 +0000638https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo You Want to Be Well? Jesus asked the crippled man at the pool of Bethesda, “Do you want to be well?” It seems like an obvious question, but—as Fr. Mike explains—in order for this man to desire healing, he had to believe he could be healed. So many of us have given up on the thought that God can change us from whatever it is we don’t want to be into whatever it is we want to be, and what we believe he wants us to be. Whether it’s an illness, lack of willpower, or just lack of ability, we believe our problem is chronic. Jesus’ question to the man at the pool is an appeal to the man’s belief that God can heal him. Believing God can make a drastic change for the better in our own lives may just be the key to actually making that change happen.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Jesus asked the crippled man at the pool of Bethesda, “Do you want to be well?” It seems like an obvious question, but—as Fr. Mike explains—in order for this man to desire healing, he had to believe he could be healed. So many of us have given up on the thought that God can change us from whatever it is we don’t want to be into whatever it is we want to be, and what we believe he wants us to be. Whether it’s an illness, lack of willpower, or just lack of ability, we believe our problem is chronic. Jesus’ question to the man at the pool is an appeal to the man’s belief that God can heal him. Believing God can make a drastic change for the better in our own lives may just be the key to actually making that change happen.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo You Want to Be Well?d4a15bc6-d041-4a96-bf76-fbcaff7dfcc7Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo You Want to Be Well? Jesus asked the crippled man at the pool of Bethesda, “Do you want to be well?” It seems like an obvious question, but—as Fr. Mike explains—in order for this man to desire healing, he had to believe he could be healed. So many of us have given up on the thought that God can change us from whatever it is we don’t want to be into whatever it is we want to be, and what we believe he wants us to be. Whether it’s an illness, lack of willpower, or just lack of ability, we believe our problem is chronic. Jesus’ question to the man at the pool is an appeal to the man’s belief that God can heal him. Believing God can make a drastic change for the better in our own lives may just be the key to actually making that change happen.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Jesus asked the crippled man at the pool of Bethesda, “Do you want to be well?” It seems like an obvious question, but—as Fr. Mike explains—in order for this man to desire healing, he had to believe he could be healed. So many of us have given up on the thought that God can change us from whatever it is we don’t want to be into whatever it is we want to be, and what we believe he wants us to be. Whether it’s an illness, lack of willpower, or just lack of ability, we believe our problem is chronic. Jesus’ question to the man at the pool is an appeal to the man’s belief that God can heal him. Believing God can make a drastic change for the better in our own lives may just be the key to actually making that change happen.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo You Want to Be Well?8dc15aa7-3990-4d26-96b1-74159c7ebb3cThu, 25 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 12 – The Widow's MiteMark 12

Mark 12

fullMark 12 – The Widow's Mite4bbe6e2d-2d87-4d76-8e27-c40adce681a0Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:30:00 +0000669https://216.73.216.191/allTags#97A: Jesus Chose ToJohn 18:1-11 & John 10:18 Today we hear the story of Jesus being arrested. After his arrest, He is taken away..eventually to the cross. Jesus had done nothing wrong and still these sad things were happening to him. From this story we will learn that: 1. Jesus is always in control 2. The cross was not an accident 3. Jesus chose to do this and obeyed his Father.  Your kids will be reminded that even when their days are crazy, Jesus is still in control AND He loves them soooo much! Thanks for tuning in and Happy Easter! To connect with us or support this ministry, please click the link: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 18:1-11 & John 10:18 Today we hear the story of Jesus being arrested. After his arrest, He is taken away..eventually to the cross. Jesus had done nothing wrong and still these sad things were happening to him. From this story we will learn that: 1. Jesus is always in control 2. The cross was not an accident 3. Jesus chose to do this and obeyed his Father.  Your kids will be reminded that even when their days are crazy, Jesus is still in control AND He loves them soooo much! Thanks for tuning in and Happy Easter! To connect with us or support this ministry, please click the link: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#97A: Jesus Chose Tof5fae914-4498-4dca-8a97-aad08477ce95Sat, 20 Apr 2019 19:31:09 +0000526https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Role of Hope in Holy Week There are many great ways to describe hope, but Fr. Mike defines it as “trust in another extended into the future.” He recalls two stories from the Gospels that exemplify what hope is not. When Peter denied Christ, and when the two travelers on the road to Emmaus abandoned their hope in Christ. Peter had Jesus (they were basically best friends), but—by denying him—was essentially saying he didn’t need Jesus. The travelers needed Jesus, but the way they saw it they no longer had him. Fr. Mike explains how hope is knowing that we have Jesus and knowing that we need him. This hope can empower us to courageously get through our darkest hours.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

There are many great ways to describe hope, but Fr. Mike defines it as “trust in another extended into the future.” He recalls two stories from the Gospels that exemplify what hope is not. When Peter denied Christ, and when the two travelers on the road to Emmaus abandoned their hope in Christ. Peter had Jesus (they were basically best friends), but—by denying him—was essentially saying he didn’t need Jesus. The travelers needed Jesus, but the way they saw it they no longer had him. Fr. Mike explains how hope is knowing that we have Jesus and knowing that we need him. This hope can empower us to courageously get through our darkest hours.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Role of Hope in Holy Week96930121-3da4-4d13-88af-591a6bd218f7Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Role of Hope in Holy Week There are many great ways to describe hope, but Fr. Mike defines it as “trust in another extended into the future.” He recalls two stories from the Gospels that exemplify what hope is not. When Peter denied Christ, and when the two travelers on the road to Emmaus abandoned their hope in Christ. Peter had Jesus (they were basically best friends), but—by denying him—was essentially saying he didn’t need Jesus. The travelers needed Jesus, but the way they saw it they no longer had him. Fr. Mike explains how hope is knowing that we have Jesus and knowing that we need him. This hope can empower us to courageously get through our darkest hours.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

There are many great ways to describe hope, but Fr. Mike defines it as “trust in another extended into the future.” He recalls two stories from the Gospels that exemplify what hope is not. When Peter denied Christ, and when the two travelers on the road to Emmaus abandoned their hope in Christ. Peter had Jesus (they were basically best friends), but—by denying him—was essentially saying he didn’t need Jesus. The travelers needed Jesus, but the way they saw it they no longer had him. Fr. Mike explains how hope is knowing that we have Jesus and knowing that we need him. This hope can empower us to courageously get through our darkest hours.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Role of Hope in Holy Week7ddaf264-e7d9-40c2-875c-8b3695bcc138Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 12 - Jesus TestedMark 12

Mark 12

fullMark 12 - Jesus Tested5209601e-d1bd-4495-b1d0-72666cc43c3aThu, 18 Apr 2019 12:30:00 +0000543https://216.73.216.191/allTags#96A: He Has Risen (repost)Matthew 27, 28:1-10, Mark 15, 16:1-8, Luke 23 & John 19. We are revisiting our big Easter episode from last year. Easter is a time of rejoicing...celebrating as we remember what Jesus did. Through this story, we will remind the kids of a few things: 1. That Jesus loves us so much 2. That God had a plan all along & wasn't surprised 3. The cross was not the END of the story. We can celebrate because Jesus is alive and always with us!!!  Your young ones are so curious and want to learn......so  please make sure you talk with them about this and help answer any questions. We have a range of ages that listen so, feel free to go into more details if you feel it's appropriate for your child. Thanks for listening! To connect with me or support this ministry, please click the link: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 27, 28:1-10, Mark 15, 16:1-8, Luke 23 & John 19. We are revisiting our big Easter episode from last year. Easter is a time of rejoicing...celebrating as we remember what Jesus did. Through this story, we will remind the kids of a few things: 1. That Jesus loves us so much 2. That God had a plan all along & wasn't surprised 3. The cross was not the END of the story. We can celebrate because Jesus is alive and always with us!!!  Your young ones are so curious and want to learn......so  please make sure you talk with them about this and help answer any questions. We have a range of ages that listen so, feel free to go into more details if you feel it's appropriate for your child. Thanks for listening! To connect with me or support this ministry, please click the link: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#96A: He Has Risen (repost)34a33dc1-89b1-4008-86cf-ba7f05131032Sun, 14 Apr 2019 20:04:27 +0000566https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/14/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Stand Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord&#39;s Passion. To stand for Jesus is to stand against the world. If I live in such a way that I merely follow the crowd, I will find myself praising Jesus on Sunday and crying out for His Crucifixion on Friday. This world is a “not friend“ of the Christian. Therefore, we must stand against the world and for Jesus. Mass Readings from April 14, 2019: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14-23:56 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord&#39;s Passion. To stand for Jesus is to stand against the world. If I live in such a way that I merely follow the crowd, I will find myself praising Jesus on Sunday and crying out for His Crucifixion on Friday. This world is a “not friend“ of the Christian. Therefore, we must stand against the world and for Jesus. Mass Readings from April 14, 2019: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14-23:56 Download the Homily Study

full04/14/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Stand9572ff74-8e2e-4f4b-ae51-e1ebf8d0f934Sun, 14 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/14/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Stand Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord&#39;s Passion. To stand for Jesus is to stand against the world. If I live in such a way that I merely follow the crowd, I will find myself praising Jesus on Sunday and crying out for His Crucifixion on Friday. This world is a “not friend“ of the Christian. Therefore, we must stand against the world and for Jesus. Mass Readings from April 14, 2019: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14-23:56 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord&#39;s Passion. To stand for Jesus is to stand against the world. If I live in such a way that I merely follow the crowd, I will find myself praising Jesus on Sunday and crying out for His Crucifixion on Friday. This world is a “not friend“ of the Christian. Therefore, we must stand against the world and for Jesus. Mass Readings from April 14, 2019: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14-23:56 Download the Homily Study

full04/14/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Stand2c8cb35d-9e8c-480d-8f6e-eb57d3ec71afSun, 14 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/14/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Stand Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord&#39;s Passion. To stand for Jesus is to stand against the world. If I live in such a way that I merely follow the crowd, I will find myself praising Jesus on Sunday and crying out for His Crucifixion on Friday. This world is a “not friend“ of the Christian. Therefore, we must stand against the world and for Jesus. Mass Readings from April 14, 2019: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14-23:56 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord&#39;s Passion. To stand for Jesus is to stand against the world. If I live in such a way that I merely follow the crowd, I will find myself praising Jesus on Sunday and crying out for His Crucifixion on Friday. This world is a “not friend“ of the Christian. Therefore, we must stand against the world and for Jesus. Mass Readings from April 14, 2019: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalms 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14-23:56 Download the Homily Study

full04/14/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Standcfc7ba4f-251d-4876-b32e-2c1aa4d069d6Sun, 14 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Pick up Your Cross Fr. Mike’s words on taking up our crosses may come as a relief to many of us. He rejects the “harder is holier” approach, and reminds us that taking up our crosses is ultimately about having more freedom. Christ says “My yoke is easy, and my is burden light” (Matthew 11:30). God has a particular task for each of us, and taking up our crosses means denying what we want for our lives so that we can do God’s will. After all, that is what we were made to do and the only way to truly be free. “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” (Matthew 16:24-25).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike’s words on taking up our crosses may come as a relief to many of us. He rejects the “harder is holier” approach, and reminds us that taking up our crosses is ultimately about having more freedom. Christ says “My yoke is easy, and my is burden light” (Matthew 11:30). God has a particular task for each of us, and taking up our crosses means denying what we want for our lives so that we can do God’s will. After all, that is what we were made to do and the only way to truly be free. “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” (Matthew 16:24-25).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Pick up Your Crossc82b27d3-c0c8-41ac-acee-15fab4208fb5Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Pick up Your Cross Fr. Mike’s words on taking up our crosses may come as a relief to many of us. He rejects the “harder is holier” approach, and reminds us that taking up our crosses is ultimately about having more freedom. Christ says “My yoke is easy, and my is burden light” (Matthew 11:30). God has a particular task for each of us, and taking up our crosses means denying what we want for our lives so that we can do God’s will. After all, that is what we were made to do and the only way to truly be free. “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” (Matthew 16:24-25).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike’s words on taking up our crosses may come as a relief to many of us. He rejects the “harder is holier” approach, and reminds us that taking up our crosses is ultimately about having more freedom. Christ says “My yoke is easy, and my is burden light” (Matthew 11:30). God has a particular task for each of us, and taking up our crosses means denying what we want for our lives so that we can do God’s will. After all, that is what we were made to do and the only way to truly be free. “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” (Matthew 16:24-25).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Pick up Your Crosse0a20a2e-72fb-42d8-9a8e-a56d46df1955Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 11 – Palm SundayMar 11

Mar 11

fullMark 11 – Palm Sunday6448f2c1-1ab3-41a3-97e6-4e41e062d1bdThu, 11 Apr 2019 12:30:00 +0000568https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE30: Alan Barratt - From £27 to £72 millionThis week I spoke with Alan Barratt, CEO and Founder of the worlds fastest growing sports performance and weight management brand, Grenade. Alan and his wife Juliet started Grenade in 2010 with just £27 in their bank account. After a few short years, 50... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I spoke with Alan Barratt, CEO and Founder of the worlds fastest growing sports performance and weight management brand, Grenade. Alan and his wife Juliet started Grenade in 2010 with just £27 in their bank account. After a few short years, 50... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE30: Alan Barratt - From £27 to £72 million0035d6e6-0514-4239-b734-e66973280f20Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +00004951https://216.73.216.191/allTags#95A: Easter activityRomans 3:23 & Ephesians 2:8-9. April has arrived & that means we are about to celebrate EASTER!!! Today we are not doing our typical story. The kids are hearing scripture and doing a simple activity that requires them using pencil & paper or just saying it out loud. Take time to hear their responses and have a discussion about it. We are learning that Jesus' love is a GIFT....it can not be earned. I hope this helps their little hearts prepare for Easter and grasp how perfect HIS love if for them.  To give to Kids Bible Stories, please open this link: ALL donations are greatly, greatly appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=U2QGJ5PD43DCN&source=url To connect with us or learn more, please visit our website @ the following link: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing God's word with your kids. Thank you for your prayers & for sharing this resource with other families out there. We appreciate each of you. God is doing something mighty in these little souls and we are honored to be a part of it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Romans 3:23 & Ephesians 2:8-9. April has arrived & that means we are about to celebrate EASTER!!! Today we are not doing our typical story. The kids are hearing scripture and doing a simple activity that requires them using pencil & paper or just saying it out loud. Take time to hear their responses and have a discussion about it. We are learning that Jesus' love is a GIFT....it can not be earned. I hope this helps their little hearts prepare for Easter and grasp how perfect HIS love if for them.  To give to Kids Bible Stories, please open this link: ALL donations are greatly, greatly appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=U2QGJ5PD43DCN&source=url To connect with us or learn more, please visit our website @ the following link: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing God's word with your kids. Thank you for your prayers & for sharing this resource with other families out there. We appreciate each of you. God is doing something mighty in these little souls and we are honored to be a part of it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#95A: Easter activity9b58b98e-8d3a-4d6b-abac-31050faf5aa1Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:16:27 +0000376https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/07/19 Behind Enemy Lines: The Father of Lies Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. There is no need to fear, but there is a need to fight. Behind enemy lines, we find ourselves in a battle with the Enemy of God. Satan is real and Satan must be resisted. But the Catholic Christian has been given the tools to engage in the fight and thrive with the strength provided by God Himself. Mass Readings from April 7, 2019: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. There is no need to fear, but there is a need to fight. Behind enemy lines, we find ourselves in a battle with the Enemy of God. Satan is real and Satan must be resisted. But the Catholic Christian has been given the tools to engage in the fight and thrive with the strength provided by God Himself. Mass Readings from April 7, 2019: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11 Download the Homily Study

full04/07/19 Behind Enemy Lines: The Father of Liesd27642d1-f11d-4407-90d4-9fe35a1fd7e0Sun, 07 Apr 2019 08:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/07/19 Behind Enemy Lines: The Father of Lies Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. There is no need to fear, but there is a need to fight. Behind enemy lines, we find ourselves in a battle with the Enemy of God. Satan is real and Satan must be resisted. But the Catholic Christian has been given the tools to engage in the fight and thrive with the strength provided by God Himself. Mass Readings from April 7, 2019: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. There is no need to fear, but there is a need to fight. Behind enemy lines, we find ourselves in a battle with the Enemy of God. Satan is real and Satan must be resisted. But the Catholic Christian has been given the tools to engage in the fight and thrive with the strength provided by God Himself. Mass Readings from April 7, 2019: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11 Download the Homily Study

full04/07/19 Behind Enemy Lines: The Father of Liesec4893d7-218b-4e77-8cbb-703b649755fcSun, 07 Apr 2019 08:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags04/07/19 Behind Enemy Lines: The Father of Lies Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. There is no need to fear, but there is a need to fight. Behind enemy lines, we find ourselves in a battle with the Enemy of God. Satan is real and Satan must be resisted. But the Catholic Christian has been given the tools to engage in the fight and thrive with the strength provided by God Himself. Mass Readings from April 7, 2019: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Lent. There is no need to fear, but there is a need to fight. Behind enemy lines, we find ourselves in a battle with the Enemy of God. Satan is real and Satan must be resisted. But the Catholic Christian has been given the tools to engage in the fight and thrive with the strength provided by God Himself. Mass Readings from April 7, 2019: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11 Download the Homily Study

full04/07/19 Behind Enemy Lines: The Father of Lies0eb1ad17-01bd-4999-a1d8-6a023938c439Sun, 07 Apr 2019 08:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo I Have a Good Conscience? Jiminy Cricket said “Always let your conscience be your guide,” but how do I know if I have a good conscience? A good conscience more often is concerned with our responsibilities than with our rights. It is more preoccupied with what God wants than with what I want. Fr. Mike tells us, “Stop thinking like the world and start thinking like God.” The world will have us think our conscience is the final judge on what is right and wrong, but as Catholics we know that God is the final judge, and our consciences need to be formed—in fact, transformed—to abide by and abide in his will. “Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect” (Romans 12:2). Interesting tidbit: As you may know, “Jiminy Cricket” is a minced oath for “Jesus Christ”; but did you know that Blessed John Henry Newman considered the conscience to be the “aboriginal vicar of Christ”?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Jiminy Cricket said “Always let your conscience be your guide,” but how do I know if I have a good conscience? A good conscience more often is concerned with our responsibilities than with our rights. It is more preoccupied with what God wants than with what I want. Fr. Mike tells us, “Stop thinking like the world and start thinking like God.” The world will have us think our conscience is the final judge on what is right and wrong, but as Catholics we know that God is the final judge, and our consciences need to be formed—in fact, transformed—to abide by and abide in his will. “Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect” (Romans 12:2). Interesting tidbit: As you may know, “Jiminy Cricket” is a minced oath for “Jesus Christ”; but did you know that Blessed John Henry Newman considered the conscience to be the “aboriginal vicar of Christ”?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo I Have a Good Conscience?a5066a78-02aa-4597-b361-912dec8a9db0Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo I Have a Good Conscience? Jiminy Cricket said “Always let your conscience be your guide,” but how do I know if I have a good conscience? A good conscience more often is concerned with our responsibilities than with our rights. It is more preoccupied with what God wants than with what I want. Fr. Mike tells us, “Stop thinking like the world and start thinking like God.” The world will have us think our conscience is the final judge on what is right and wrong, but as Catholics we know that God is the final judge, and our consciences need to be formed—in fact, transformed—to abide by and abide in his will. “Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect” (Romans 12:2). Interesting tidbit: As you may know, “Jiminy Cricket” is a minced oath for “Jesus Christ”; but did you know that Blessed John Henry Newman considered the conscience to be the “aboriginal vicar of Christ”?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Jiminy Cricket said “Always let your conscience be your guide,” but how do I know if I have a good conscience? A good conscience more often is concerned with our responsibilities than with our rights. It is more preoccupied with what God wants than with what I want. Fr. Mike tells us, “Stop thinking like the world and start thinking like God.” The world will have us think our conscience is the final judge on what is right and wrong, but as Catholics we know that God is the final judge, and our consciences need to be formed—in fact, transformed—to abide by and abide in his will. “Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect” (Romans 12:2). Interesting tidbit: As you may know, “Jiminy Cricket” is a minced oath for “Jesus Christ”; but did you know that Blessed John Henry Newman considered the conscience to be the “aboriginal vicar of Christ”?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo I Have a Good Conscience?d9ab5746-647f-48f6-a604-ee11f915a369Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 13 – End TimesMark 13

Mark 13

fullMark 13 – End Timesc9786bbd-4993-491e-a7bc-5d2f9836e1d2Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:30:00 +0000768https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 10 – An Audacious RequestMark 10

Mark 10

fullMark 10 – An Audacious Requestb226bdd0-31f6-4a94-bb28-036ef9eb4445Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:30:00 +0000559https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE29: Build Sandcastles out of Bullsh*tWelcome back to Chapter 9 of The Diary of a CEO. This week, I talk about my obsession with the tragic yet fascinating mess that is Brexit, and how I’ve learnt more about British politics in the last 3 months than I’ve known in the last 10 years. Through... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Chapter 9 of The Diary of a CEO. This week, I talk about my obsession with the tragic yet fascinating mess that is Brexit, and how I’ve learnt more about British politics in the last 3 months than I’ve known in the last 10 years. Through... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE29: Build Sandcastles out of Bullsh*t74ffe541-bb94-4249-bff2-8d8e5309473dWed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +00003051https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/31/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Let Go...and Come Inside Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We have different experiences, but the same enemy. While all of us struggle with different sins and temptations, we all ultimately have the same enemy: pride. Pride is a chameleon and can disguise itself in many different ways. Ultimately, pride will work to keep you holding onto something other than God and to remain outside the Father’s house. Telling the truth…and hearing the Father’s voice…is the way to let go of what we cling to and come inside. Mass Readings from March 31, 2019: Joshua 5:9-12 Psalms 34:2-72 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We have different experiences, but the same enemy. While all of us struggle with different sins and temptations, we all ultimately have the same enemy: pride. Pride is a chameleon and can disguise itself in many different ways. Ultimately, pride will work to keep you holding onto something other than God and to remain outside the Father’s house. Telling the truth…and hearing the Father’s voice…is the way to let go of what we cling to and come inside. Mass Readings from March 31, 2019: Joshua 5:9-12 Psalms 34:2-72 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Download the Homily Study

full03/31/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Let Go...and Come Insidea6512461-de4b-4e02-9e9f-5835fda1e9b4Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/31/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Let Go...and Come Inside Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We have different experiences, but the same enemy. While all of us struggle with different sins and temptations, we all ultimately have the same enemy: pride. Pride is a chameleon and can disguise itself in many different ways. Ultimately, pride will work to keep you holding onto something other than God and to remain outside the Father’s house. Telling the truth…and hearing the Father’s voice…is the way to let go of what we cling to and come inside. Mass Readings from March 31, 2019: Joshua 5:9-12 Psalms 34:2-72 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We have different experiences, but the same enemy. While all of us struggle with different sins and temptations, we all ultimately have the same enemy: pride. Pride is a chameleon and can disguise itself in many different ways. Ultimately, pride will work to keep you holding onto something other than God and to remain outside the Father’s house. Telling the truth…and hearing the Father’s voice…is the way to let go of what we cling to and come inside. Mass Readings from March 31, 2019: Joshua 5:9-12 Psalms 34:2-72 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Download the Homily Study

full03/31/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Let Go...and Come Inside767cdc2a-9095-44be-8e19-75ff9f3bcebcMon, 01 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/31/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Let Go...and Come Inside Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We have different experiences, but the same enemy. While all of us struggle with different sins and temptations, we all ultimately have the same enemy: pride. Pride is a chameleon and can disguise itself in many different ways. Ultimately, pride will work to keep you holding onto something other than God and to remain outside the Father’s house. Telling the truth…and hearing the Father’s voice…is the way to let go of what we cling to and come inside. Mass Readings from March 31, 2019: Joshua 5:9-12 Psalms 34:2-72 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We have different experiences, but the same enemy. While all of us struggle with different sins and temptations, we all ultimately have the same enemy: pride. Pride is a chameleon and can disguise itself in many different ways. Ultimately, pride will work to keep you holding onto something other than God and to remain outside the Father’s house. Telling the truth…and hearing the Father’s voice…is the way to let go of what we cling to and come inside. Mass Readings from March 31, 2019: Joshua 5:9-12 Psalms 34:2-72 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Download the Homily Study

full03/31/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Let Go...and Come Inside5a8d6bf9-4e17-4873-8f6e-8b3007d3cc23Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Catholics Call Mary Their Mother When Catholics call Mary their mother, it may seem like they are taking away some of the respect due to Jesus and giving it to Mary. This is far from the case. Fr. Mike points out two reasons why calling Mary our mother can improve our relationship with Christ, and strengthen our faith life. Loving the people Jesus loves helps you love him more. The more you love Mary the more you love God. Jesus gave Mary to us as our Mother on the Cross. “When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’ And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home” (John 19:26-27).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When Catholics call Mary their mother, it may seem like they are taking away some of the respect due to Jesus and giving it to Mary. This is far from the case. Fr. Mike points out two reasons why calling Mary our mother can improve our relationship with Christ, and strengthen our faith life. Loving the people Jesus loves helps you love him more. The more you love Mary the more you love God. Jesus gave Mary to us as our Mother on the Cross. “When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’ And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home” (John 19:26-27).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Catholics Call Mary Their Mothera0237c59-45db-42bd-890c-3b2b3a1c1baeThu, 28 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Catholics Call Mary Their Mother When Catholics call Mary their mother, it may seem like they are taking away some of the respect due to Jesus and giving it to Mary. This is far from the case. Fr. Mike points out two reasons why calling Mary our mother can improve our relationship with Christ, and strengthen our faith life. Loving the people Jesus loves helps you love him more. The more you love Mary the more you love God. Jesus gave Mary to us as our Mother on the Cross. “When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’ And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home” (John 19:26-27).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When Catholics call Mary their mother, it may seem like they are taking away some of the respect due to Jesus and giving it to Mary. This is far from the case. Fr. Mike points out two reasons why calling Mary our mother can improve our relationship with Christ, and strengthen our faith life. Loving the people Jesus loves helps you love him more. The more you love Mary the more you love God. Jesus gave Mary to us as our Mother on the Cross. “When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’ And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home” (John 19:26-27).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Catholics Call Mary Their Mother84e1b78a-ab22-4545-b8ec-d901e6afa5c7Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 10 – Jesus on Divorce, Kids and RichesMark 10

Mark 10

fullMark 10 – Jesus on Divorce, Kids and Riches3caf1d1c-5266-43a9-9fe0-cd17409e1d22Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:30:00 +00001008https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/24/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Trust God...and Fight Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Trained in trust...strengthened through struggle. God has freely given so much to us…and we are grateful. But why do we still experience the consequences of slavery? God gives us the chance to grow in trust of Him and His love…and He allows us to grow stronger in our ability to walk as His children. Mass Readings from March 24, 2019: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Psalms 103: 1-4, 6-8, 111 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Trained in trust...strengthened through struggle. God has freely given so much to us…and we are grateful. But why do we still experience the consequences of slavery? God gives us the chance to grow in trust of Him and His love…and He allows us to grow stronger in our ability to walk as His children. Mass Readings from March 24, 2019: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Psalms 103: 1-4, 6-8, 111 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9 Download the Homily Study

full03/24/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Trust God...and Fight6f84d175-3373-484e-b2a1-eb1c6d2edf80Mon, 25 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/24/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Trust God...and Fight Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Trained in trust...strengthened through struggle. God has freely given so much to us…and we are grateful. But why do we still experience the consequences of slavery? God gives us the chance to grow in trust of Him and His love…and He allows us to grow stronger in our ability to walk as His children. Mass Readings from March 24, 2019: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Psalms 103: 1-4, 6-8, 111 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Trained in trust...strengthened through struggle. God has freely given so much to us…and we are grateful. But why do we still experience the consequences of slavery? God gives us the chance to grow in trust of Him and His love…and He allows us to grow stronger in our ability to walk as His children. Mass Readings from March 24, 2019: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Psalms 103: 1-4, 6-8, 111 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9 Download the Homily Study

full03/24/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Trust God...and Fightad0013fe-b642-4cf7-97c0-19ebe25d0290Mon, 25 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/24/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Trust God...and Fight Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Trained in trust...strengthened through struggle. God has freely given so much to us…and we are grateful. But why do we still experience the consequences of slavery? God gives us the chance to grow in trust of Him and His love…and He allows us to grow stronger in our ability to walk as His children. Mass Readings from March 24, 2019: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Psalms 103: 1-4, 6-8, 111 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday of Lent. Trained in trust...strengthened through struggle. God has freely given so much to us…and we are grateful. But why do we still experience the consequences of slavery? God gives us the chance to grow in trust of Him and His love…and He allows us to grow stronger in our ability to walk as His children. Mass Readings from March 24, 2019: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Psalms 103: 1-4, 6-8, 111 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9 Download the Homily Study

full03/24/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Trust God...and Fightfe4b073f-a10a-4605-a1ea-3561f30d6437Mon, 25 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#93A: Jesus UnderstandsMatthew 4:1-11 Ever tempted to not share your toys or maybe not obey your parents? Dad says clean up your mess and you just want to walk away.... We all have been tempted. Tune in to hear what Jesus does when He is tempted in the desert. We can be encouraged knowing Jesus understands what it feels like.&nbsp; He knows what it is like to feel hunger, to be laughed at, rejected, to have to share and obey. We can talk to Him anytime about this b/c he understands, He loves us so much, and He is a good, good Father. To GIVE to this ministry, please copy and open the link below: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=U2QGJ5PD43DCN&amp;source=url &nbsp; To connect with us visit our website @ https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; Thanks for&nbsp; tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 4:1-11 Ever tempted to not share your toys or maybe not obey your parents? Dad says clean up your mess and you just want to walk away.... We all have been tempted. Tune in to hear what Jesus does when He is tempted in the desert. We can be encouraged knowing Jesus understands what it feels like.&nbsp; He knows what it is like to feel hunger, to be laughed at, rejected, to have to share and obey. We can talk to Him anytime about this b/c he understands, He loves us so much, and He is a good, good Father. To GIVE to this ministry, please copy and open the link below: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=U2QGJ5PD43DCN&amp;source=url &nbsp; To connect with us visit our website @ https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; Thanks for&nbsp; tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#93A: Jesus Understands17e9d5bd-1ae8-4d93-9163-e02e100e5f6bSun, 24 Mar 2019 11:00:00 +0000529https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSigns that Your Relationship Is Falling Apart Fr. Mike discusses four signs that your relationship is in danger of falling apart, especially when it comes to stonewalling. Stonewalling, as used in the context of this episode, is when we refuse to communicate or cooperate with someone. Psychologist Dr. John Gottman calls it one of the “four horsemen of the apocalypse”, or one of four types of expression that indicate that your relationship is falling apart. The other three are defensiveness, criticism, and contempt. As Christians, we should always pay attention to the one who is communicating with us. After all, we would expect at least that much from them when communicating with them. Loving someone means seeing them. By seeing, here we mean literally looking them in the eyes when they talk to you, but also understanding them and seeing them as a person made in God’s image.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike discusses four signs that your relationship is in danger of falling apart, especially when it comes to stonewalling. Stonewalling, as used in the context of this episode, is when we refuse to communicate or cooperate with someone. Psychologist Dr. John Gottman calls it one of the “four horsemen of the apocalypse”, or one of four types of expression that indicate that your relationship is falling apart. The other three are defensiveness, criticism, and contempt. As Christians, we should always pay attention to the one who is communicating with us. After all, we would expect at least that much from them when communicating with them. Loving someone means seeing them. By seeing, here we mean literally looking them in the eyes when they talk to you, but also understanding them and seeing them as a person made in God’s image.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSigns that Your Relationship Is Falling Apartc209b6d2-ad4a-4717-b875-48f75cc5bb82Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSigns that Your Relationship Is Falling Apart Fr. Mike discusses four signs that your relationship is in danger of falling apart, especially when it comes to stonewalling. Stonewalling, as used in the context of this episode, is when we refuse to communicate or cooperate with someone. Psychologist Dr. John Gottman calls it one of the “four horsemen of the apocalypse”, or one of four types of expression that indicate that your relationship is falling apart. The other three are defensiveness, criticism, and contempt. As Christians, we should always pay attention to the one who is communicating with us. After all, we would expect at least that much from them when communicating with them. Loving someone means seeing them. By seeing, here we mean literally looking them in the eyes when they talk to you, but also understanding them and seeing them as a person made in God’s image.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike discusses four signs that your relationship is in danger of falling apart, especially when it comes to stonewalling. Stonewalling, as used in the context of this episode, is when we refuse to communicate or cooperate with someone. Psychologist Dr. John Gottman calls it one of the “four horsemen of the apocalypse”, or one of four types of expression that indicate that your relationship is falling apart. The other three are defensiveness, criticism, and contempt. As Christians, we should always pay attention to the one who is communicating with us. After all, we would expect at least that much from them when communicating with them. Loving someone means seeing them. By seeing, here we mean literally looking them in the eyes when they talk to you, but also understanding them and seeing them as a person made in God’s image.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSigns that Your Relationship Is Falling Apart12455bb3-4c4b-4137-9da0-91f364897ed8Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 9 – The TransfigurationMark 9

Mark 9

fullMark 9 – The Transfiguratione7960563-d912-4f55-930e-e3846434b6a7Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:30:00 +0000836https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE28: Tobi Pearce - £100m in Revenue Aged 27In this weeks episode of The Diary of a CEO, I sat down with Tobi Pearce, the CEO of SWEAT. Tobi describes SWEAT as the world’s biggest online digital gym, offering help and guidance for women with their fitness choices and health goals. Australian-born... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode of The Diary of a CEO, I sat down with Tobi Pearce, the CEO of SWEAT. Tobi describes SWEAT as the world’s biggest online digital gym, offering help and guidance for women with their fitness choices and health goals. Australian-born... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE28: Tobi Pearce - £100m in Revenue Aged 272d996802-df28-4f00-bac7-8b46b2b9efe2Tue, 19 Mar 2019 15:00:00 +00003559https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/17/19 Behind Enemy Lines: My Own Worst Enemy Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. You have to know yourself to say no to yourself. We are in a battle, but our primary enemy is closer than we might like to imagine. In order to gain true freedom and victory, we have to know this enemy and know when to say no to them. Mass Readings from March 17, 2019: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalms 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 9:28-36 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. You have to know yourself to say no to yourself. We are in a battle, but our primary enemy is closer than we might like to imagine. In order to gain true freedom and victory, we have to know this enemy and know when to say no to them. Mass Readings from March 17, 2019: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalms 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 9:28-36 Download the Homily Study

full03/17/19 Behind Enemy Lines: My Own Worst Enemy4259c6fe-1d71-478c-a150-e9a26d20af92Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/17/19 Behind Enemy Lines: My Own Worst Enemy Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. You have to know yourself to say no to yourself. We are in a battle, but our primary enemy is closer than we might like to imagine. In order to gain true freedom and victory, we have to know this enemy and know when to say no to them. Mass Readings from March 17, 2019: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalms 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 9:28-36 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. You have to know yourself to say no to yourself. We are in a battle, but our primary enemy is closer than we might like to imagine. In order to gain true freedom and victory, we have to know this enemy and know when to say no to them. Mass Readings from March 17, 2019: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalms 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 9:28-36 Download the Homily Study

full03/17/19 Behind Enemy Lines: My Own Worst Enemy9398bbf7-fc66-4f88-8a32-ae744c92bbb3Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/17/19 Behind Enemy Lines: My Own Worst Enemy Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. You have to know yourself to say no to yourself. We are in a battle, but our primary enemy is closer than we might like to imagine. In order to gain true freedom and victory, we have to know this enemy and know when to say no to them. Mass Readings from March 17, 2019: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalms 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 9:28-36 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. You have to know yourself to say no to yourself. We are in a battle, but our primary enemy is closer than we might like to imagine. In order to gain true freedom and victory, we have to know this enemy and know when to say no to them. Mass Readings from March 17, 2019: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Psalms 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 9:28-36 Download the Homily Study

full03/17/19 Behind Enemy Lines: My Own Worst Enemy2dc0e1bc-f9c2-4df0-9f71-548ea28fccb3Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat NOT to Do During a Breakup Fr. Mike is asked a lot about what to do when your life is thrown off course by a breakup. In a previous episode, Fr. Mike discussed four questions to ask yourself when discerning God’s will for your life. When presented with a new door (or big decision), ask yourself: Is it good? Is it open? Is it wise? Is it something I want? Now when applying this discernment process to a relationship, you have to remember that the other person is likely asking him or herself the same questions. The hardest heartbreak, though, comes when the first three questions check out but the fourth question—Is this something I want?—does not. In these situations, the one thing Fr. Mike says not to do is blame God. If you’re the one choosing to break up with your significant other, it’s easy to deflect the blame onto God and say he told you to do it. It’s more likely, however, that God gave you the freedom to choose what to do for yourself. So take responsibility. If you are the one who was dumped, God still has a plan for you. You are more than a footnote to the life of your former boyfriend or girlfriend, so don’t let anything he or she said make you feel that way. Go and find where God is leading you next. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike is asked a lot about what to do when your life is thrown off course by a breakup. In a previous episode, Fr. Mike discussed four questions to ask yourself when discerning God’s will for your life. When presented with a new door (or big decision), ask yourself: Is it good? Is it open? Is it wise? Is it something I want? Now when applying this discernment process to a relationship, you have to remember that the other person is likely asking him or herself the same questions. The hardest heartbreak, though, comes when the first three questions check out but the fourth question—Is this something I want?—does not. In these situations, the one thing Fr. Mike says not to do is blame God. If you’re the one choosing to break up with your significant other, it’s easy to deflect the blame onto God and say he told you to do it. It’s more likely, however, that God gave you the freedom to choose what to do for yourself. So take responsibility. If you are the one who was dumped, God still has a plan for you. You are more than a footnote to the life of your former boyfriend or girlfriend, so don’t let anything he or she said make you feel that way. Go and find where God is leading you next. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat NOT to Do During a Breakupd5bf8c0f-6b66-45ed-a36b-6936c55489daThu, 14 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat NOT to Do During a Breakup Fr. Mike is asked a lot about what to do when your life is thrown off course by a breakup. In a previous episode, Fr. Mike discussed four questions to ask yourself when discerning God’s will for your life. When presented with a new door (or big decision), ask yourself: Is it good? Is it open? Is it wise? Is it something I want? Now when applying this discernment process to a relationship, you have to remember that the other person is likely asking him or herself the same questions. The hardest heartbreak, though, comes when the first three questions check out but the fourth question—Is this something I want?—does not. In these situations, the one thing Fr. Mike says not to do is blame God. If you’re the one choosing to break up with your significant other, it’s easy to deflect the blame onto God and say he told you to do it. It’s more likely, however, that God gave you the freedom to choose what to do for yourself. So take responsibility. If you are the one who was dumped, God still has a plan for you. You are more than a footnote to the life of your former boyfriend or girlfriend, so don’t let anything he or she said make you feel that way. Go and find where God is leading you next. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike is asked a lot about what to do when your life is thrown off course by a breakup. In a previous episode, Fr. Mike discussed four questions to ask yourself when discerning God’s will for your life. When presented with a new door (or big decision), ask yourself: Is it good? Is it open? Is it wise? Is it something I want? Now when applying this discernment process to a relationship, you have to remember that the other person is likely asking him or herself the same questions. The hardest heartbreak, though, comes when the first three questions check out but the fourth question—Is this something I want?—does not. In these situations, the one thing Fr. Mike says not to do is blame God. If you’re the one choosing to break up with your significant other, it’s easy to deflect the blame onto God and say he told you to do it. It’s more likely, however, that God gave you the freedom to choose what to do for yourself. So take responsibility. If you are the one who was dumped, God still has a plan for you. You are more than a footnote to the life of your former boyfriend or girlfriend, so don’t let anything he or she said make you feel that way. Go and find where God is leading you next. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat NOT to Do During a Breakup9b08cd20-f913-473b-a016-9a58595497eaThu, 14 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 8 – Jesus Feeds 4000Mark 8

Mark 8

fullMark 8 – Jesus Feeds 40003e5f8cf6-67f5-4934-97e8-dd1b79e64389Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:30:00 +0000751https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE27: Adopt a culture of WINNINGIt has been a crazy few travelling weeks for me so I do apologise about the delay in this episode. This week, I discuss the culture of winning. Some people have an ingrained ideology that they will always lose. This is learnt from previous failings, act... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been a crazy few travelling weeks for me so I do apologise about the delay in this episode. This week, I discuss the culture of winning. Some people have an ingrained ideology that they will always lose. This is learnt from previous failings, act... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE27: Adopt a culture of WINNINGb32a6294-d40e-44a3-972e-605a2b5c4101Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +00002003https://216.73.216.191/allTags#92A: The Little Children & JesusJesus was busy teaching and healing people. Some of the people thought He was just too busy to be bothered by the children. See how Jesus tells them this is not true and welcomes the children with arms wide open.I hope the apply section at the end helps facilitate good conversations between you and your children.  Thanks for listening! To connect with us, support this ministry, or learn more about us, click the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus was busy teaching and healing people. Some of the people thought He was just too busy to be bothered by the children. See how Jesus tells them this is not true and welcomes the children with arms wide open.I hope the apply section at the end helps facilitate good conversations between you and your children.  Thanks for listening! To connect with us, support this ministry, or learn more about us, click the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#92A: The Little Children & Jesus9e7a616f-d862-4769-bb5b-97ae8552b2beSun, 10 Mar 2019 11:00:00 +0000363https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Purpose of Lent What does the Israelites’ forty years in the desert tell us about the purpose of Lent? Sure, they both involve the number forty—which often represents a time of test and trial in the Bible—but what’s the more important connection? The Israelites’ time in the desert and our forty-day Lenten fast represent God’s invitation for us to trust him completely. Fr. Mike explains, the Israelites did not believe the Lord could bring them into the Promised Land because it was inhabited by a people much more powerful and larger than Israel—they didn’t trust him even after he delivered them from slavery to the largest civilization on the planet, Egypt. We can be the same way. We think God can’t give us the strength to overcome this or that sin or habit. But purpose of Lent is to set aside time for us to trust God completely so we can see that he is all we need.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What does the Israelites’ forty years in the desert tell us about the purpose of Lent? Sure, they both involve the number forty—which often represents a time of test and trial in the Bible—but what’s the more important connection? The Israelites’ time in the desert and our forty-day Lenten fast represent God’s invitation for us to trust him completely. Fr. Mike explains, the Israelites did not believe the Lord could bring them into the Promised Land because it was inhabited by a people much more powerful and larger than Israel—they didn’t trust him even after he delivered them from slavery to the largest civilization on the planet, Egypt. We can be the same way. We think God can’t give us the strength to overcome this or that sin or habit. But purpose of Lent is to set aside time for us to trust God completely so we can see that he is all we need.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Purpose of Lent92e96de5-9251-42d9-a23a-69eb62e15702Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Purpose of Lent What does the Israelites’ forty years in the desert tell us about the purpose of Lent? Sure, they both involve the number forty—which often represents a time of test and trial in the Bible—but what’s the more important connection? The Israelites’ time in the desert and our forty-day Lenten fast represent God’s invitation for us to trust him completely. Fr. Mike explains, the Israelites did not believe the Lord could bring them into the Promised Land because it was inhabited by a people much more powerful and larger than Israel—they didn’t trust him even after he delivered them from slavery to the largest civilization on the planet, Egypt. We can be the same way. We think God can’t give us the strength to overcome this or that sin or habit. But purpose of Lent is to set aside time for us to trust God completely so we can see that he is all we need.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What does the Israelites’ forty years in the desert tell us about the purpose of Lent? Sure, they both involve the number forty—which often represents a time of test and trial in the Bible—but what’s the more important connection? The Israelites’ time in the desert and our forty-day Lenten fast represent God’s invitation for us to trust him completely. Fr. Mike explains, the Israelites did not believe the Lord could bring them into the Promised Land because it was inhabited by a people much more powerful and larger than Israel—they didn’t trust him even after he delivered them from slavery to the largest civilization on the planet, Egypt. We can be the same way. We think God can’t give us the strength to overcome this or that sin or habit. But purpose of Lent is to set aside time for us to trust God completely so we can see that he is all we need.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Purpose of Lentc4d6bcc3-3861-4cc8-8b76-b66b266f4861Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 7 – About Your HeartMark 7

Mark 7

fullMark 7 – About Your Hearteffa7adf-a6a6-4f58-9598-f9913b7c18b5Thu, 07 Mar 2019 13:30:00 +0000812https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/06/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Isolated and Disoriented Homily from Ash Wednesday. You are in a fight; what comes next? For many of us, our default assumption about life is: it’s fine. Even when things are obviously broken, we can pretend that they will “fix themselves.” But Lent reminds us that we are in a battle that won’t be won unless we are ready to engage the enemy who will attack us like our Lord was attacked in the wilderness...behind enemy lines. Mass Readings from March 6, 2019: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Ash Wednesday. You are in a fight; what comes next? For many of us, our default assumption about life is: it’s fine. Even when things are obviously broken, we can pretend that they will “fix themselves.” But Lent reminds us that we are in a battle that won’t be won unless we are ready to engage the enemy who will attack us like our Lord was attacked in the wilderness...behind enemy lines. Mass Readings from March 6, 2019: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Download the Homily Study

full03/06/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Isolated and Disorientedfc3be3de-b6cb-4482-b2c9-45fb336702f5Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/06/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Isolated and Disoriented Homily from Ash Wednesday. You are in a fight; what comes next? For many of us, our default assumption about life is: it’s fine. Even when things are obviously broken, we can pretend that they will “fix themselves.” But Lent reminds us that we are in a battle that won’t be won unless we are ready to engage the enemy who will attack us like our Lord was attacked in the wilderness...behind enemy lines. Mass Readings from March 6, 2019: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Ash Wednesday. You are in a fight; what comes next? For many of us, our default assumption about life is: it’s fine. Even when things are obviously broken, we can pretend that they will “fix themselves.” But Lent reminds us that we are in a battle that won’t be won unless we are ready to engage the enemy who will attack us like our Lord was attacked in the wilderness...behind enemy lines. Mass Readings from March 6, 2019: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Download the Homily Study

full03/06/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Isolated and Disoriented95cca4e3-8c99-45ab-9fec-0f6b901d9d72Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/06/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Isolated and Disoriented Homily from Ash Wednesday. You are in a fight; what comes next? For many of us, our default assumption about life is: it’s fine. Even when things are obviously broken, we can pretend that they will “fix themselves.” But Lent reminds us that we are in a battle that won’t be won unless we are ready to engage the enemy who will attack us like our Lord was attacked in the wilderness...behind enemy lines. Mass Readings from March 6, 2019: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Download the Homily Study

Homily from Ash Wednesday. You are in a fight; what comes next? For many of us, our default assumption about life is: it’s fine. Even when things are obviously broken, we can pretend that they will “fix themselves.” But Lent reminds us that we are in a battle that won’t be won unless we are ready to engage the enemy who will attack us like our Lord was attacked in the wilderness...behind enemy lines. Mass Readings from March 6, 2019: Joel 2:12-18 Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Download the Homily Study

full03/06/19 Behind Enemy Lines: Isolated and Disoriented3ab35160-31ef-49e7-b276-edf486317d72Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/03/19 Talking and Trials Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What reveals the heart. We often are a mystery...even to ourselves. But Christians must come to a place of self-knowledge so we can present our true self to the true God. Mass Readings from March 3, 2019: Sirach 27:4-7 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-161 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45

Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What reveals the heart. We often are a mystery...even to ourselves. But Christians must come to a place of self-knowledge so we can present our true self to the true God. Mass Readings from March 3, 2019: Sirach 27:4-7 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-161 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45

full03/03/19 Talking and Trialsbaf69e9d-fa77-4364-b447-42fd796d1413Mon, 04 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/03/19 Talking and Trials Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What reveals the heart. We often are a mystery...even to ourselves. But Christians must come to a place of self-knowledge so we can present our true self to the true God. Mass Readings from March 3, 2019: Sirach 27:4-7 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-161 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45

Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What reveals the heart. We often are a mystery...even to ourselves. But Christians must come to a place of self-knowledge so we can present our true self to the true God. Mass Readings from March 3, 2019: Sirach 27:4-7 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-161 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45

full03/03/19 Talking and Trials03022b8d-8464-47c4-9493-97e4941330a5Mon, 04 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags03/03/19 Talking and Trials Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What reveals the heart. We often are a mystery...even to ourselves. But Christians must come to a place of self-knowledge so we can present our true self to the true God. Mass Readings from March 3, 2019: Sirach 27:4-7 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-161 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45

Homily from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What reveals the heart. We often are a mystery...even to ourselves. But Christians must come to a place of self-knowledge so we can present our true self to the true God. Mass Readings from March 3, 2019: Sirach 27:4-7 Psalms 92:2-3, 13-161 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45

full03/03/19 Talking and Trials974d1789-d8d7-4671-b157-c7ae0435cfcfMon, 04 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#91A: John - Part 5This is the last part in our series on Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John. John tells us a wonderful story about a man named Thomas. Hear what Jesus says about those of us who have not yet seen Him but believe.  I hope the apply section at the end helps facilitate some good conversations for your family.  To connect with us, support this ministry, or learn more about us simply visit our website @ https://www.kbspodcast.com/     Thank you for tuning in today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the last part in our series on Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John. John tells us a wonderful story about a man named Thomas. Hear what Jesus says about those of us who have not yet seen Him but believe.  I hope the apply section at the end helps facilitate some good conversations for your family.  To connect with us, support this ministry, or learn more about us simply visit our website @ https://www.kbspodcast.com/     Thank you for tuning in today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#91A: John - Part 5cb1f0af0-a1b2-4c3e-b529-23c0893d3ab2Sun, 03 Mar 2019 13:00:00 +0000525https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPicking a Thing for Lent Fr. Mike knows the tricks we can play on ourselves when it comes to picking something for Lent. So he gives a straightforward guideline: Don’t pick something that’s arbitrary. Pick something that is necessary. In other words, don’t say you’re giving up watermelon when you know you will hardly eat watermelon anyway; and don’t give up hot showers if you know cold showers actually won’t help you grow in holiness. We can easily fool ourselves into thinking strictness equates to holiness. Likewise, we can fall into the trap of thinking that the easiest thing will be the most helpful. What do I really need to do or give up for Lent? If I take an honest look inside myself, it may be something difficult, but I will know.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike knows the tricks we can play on ourselves when it comes to picking something for Lent. So he gives a straightforward guideline: Don’t pick something that’s arbitrary. Pick something that is necessary. In other words, don’t say you’re giving up watermelon when you know you will hardly eat watermelon anyway; and don’t give up hot showers if you know cold showers actually won’t help you grow in holiness. We can easily fool ourselves into thinking strictness equates to holiness. Likewise, we can fall into the trap of thinking that the easiest thing will be the most helpful. What do I really need to do or give up for Lent? If I take an honest look inside myself, it may be something difficult, but I will know.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPicking a Thing for Lent42fa81e5-0371-43f5-8910-b6a7aa62bdd6Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPicking a Thing for Lent Fr. Mike knows the tricks we can play on ourselves when it comes to picking something for Lent. So he gives a straightforward guideline: Don’t pick something that’s arbitrary. Pick something that is necessary. In other words, don’t say you’re giving up watermelon when you know you will hardly eat watermelon anyway; and don’t give up hot showers if you know cold showers actually won’t help you grow in holiness. We can easily fool ourselves into thinking strictness equates to holiness. Likewise, we can fall into the trap of thinking that the easiest thing will be the most helpful. What do I really need to do or give up for Lent? If I take an honest look inside myself, it may be something difficult, but I will know.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike knows the tricks we can play on ourselves when it comes to picking something for Lent. So he gives a straightforward guideline: Don’t pick something that’s arbitrary. Pick something that is necessary. In other words, don’t say you’re giving up watermelon when you know you will hardly eat watermelon anyway; and don’t give up hot showers if you know cold showers actually won’t help you grow in holiness. We can easily fool ourselves into thinking strictness equates to holiness. Likewise, we can fall into the trap of thinking that the easiest thing will be the most helpful. What do I really need to do or give up for Lent? If I take an honest look inside myself, it may be something difficult, but I will know.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPicking a Thing for Lent9bb77360-d3c7-4d37-a9b6-d568cd22e914Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 6 – Jesus Feeds the Five ThousandMark 6

Mark 6

fullMark 6 – Jesus Feeds the Five Thousanda1d7c5a4-27da-469a-a4d2-7b94363db71eThu, 28 Feb 2019 13:30:00 +0000746https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE26: Johann Hari - We Have Lost our ConnectionsBooks will change your life, and there are so many that have changed mine. In this episode I chat with journalist and author Johann Hari, most well known for writing the New York Times bestselling book ‘Lost Connections; uncovering the real causes of de... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Books will change your life, and there are so many that have changed mine. In this episode I chat with journalist and author Johann Hari, most well known for writing the New York Times bestselling book ‘Lost Connections; uncovering the real causes of de... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE26: Johann Hari - We Have Lost our Connections49b68819-015a-4ca3-94a5-e70ff63b064bTue, 26 Feb 2019 01:00:00 +00004117https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/24/19 Love Yourself Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are loved most when you deserve it the least. Jesus calls us to love our enemies. But how can we do that when we don’t even love the people we like? When we often don’t effectively love ourselves? Mass Readings from February 24, 2019: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalms 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are loved most when you deserve it the least. Jesus calls us to love our enemies. But how can we do that when we don’t even love the people we like? When we often don’t effectively love ourselves? Mass Readings from February 24, 2019: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalms 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38 Download the Homily Study

full02/24/19 Love Yourself73d1e2e5-506b-4107-8a54-6e420121d409Mon, 25 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/24/19 Love Yourself Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are loved most when you deserve it the least. Jesus calls us to love our enemies. But how can we do that when we don’t even love the people we like? When we often don’t effectively love ourselves? Mass Readings from February 24, 2019: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalms 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are loved most when you deserve it the least. Jesus calls us to love our enemies. But how can we do that when we don’t even love the people we like? When we often don’t effectively love ourselves? Mass Readings from February 24, 2019: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalms 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38 Download the Homily Study

full02/24/19 Love Yourself882734d3-d02c-410e-80c5-68d40c20effcMon, 25 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/24/19 Love Yourself Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are loved most when you deserve it the least. Jesus calls us to love our enemies. But how can we do that when we don’t even love the people we like? When we often don’t effectively love ourselves? Mass Readings from February 24, 2019: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalms 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. You are loved most when you deserve it the least. Jesus calls us to love our enemies. But how can we do that when we don’t even love the people we like? When we often don’t effectively love ourselves? Mass Readings from February 24, 2019: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalms 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38 Download the Homily Study

full02/24/19 Love Yourself7260a13d-f317-4996-85a0-7a46ae5c258cMon, 25 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#90A: Luke Part 4Today we continue our series from Matthew, Mark, Luke &amp; John. Today is Luke's turn. We get to hear from his writings and learn how the Gospel has spread all over the World. The towns begged Jesus to just stay there with them but He continued on, preaching to more and more people. I am grateful it continued to spread so&nbsp; that we ALL get to hear the Good News! To help support this ministry click the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Kidsbiblestories To connect with us, ask us questions, or learn more about this ministry, simply visit our website below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for spreading the Gospel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we continue our series from Matthew, Mark, Luke &amp; John. Today is Luke's turn. We get to hear from his writings and learn how the Gospel has spread all over the World. The towns begged Jesus to just stay there with them but He continued on, preaching to more and more people. I am grateful it continued to spread so&nbsp; that we ALL get to hear the Good News! To help support this ministry click the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Kidsbiblestories To connect with us, ask us questions, or learn more about this ministry, simply visit our website below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for spreading the Gospel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#90A: Luke Part 4a4363bd7-66ad-4987-baf1-d5b5ff35d39eSun, 24 Feb 2019 13:00:00 +0000479https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGetting Involved in Parish Life The value of a new parishioner introducing him or herself to parish life and just asking the priest, “How can I help?” is priceless. When entering a new community, we may have all of these ideas about what we can do to help, but to listen and simply tell the leaders that you are available shows humility and understanding. Fr. Mike knows firsthand about all of the different types of parishioners who are on fire for the Faith, and want to do something to enrich parish life. The ones who end up helping the most are those who in essence say, “I am your servant. Tell me what I can do for you.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The value of a new parishioner introducing him or herself to parish life and just asking the priest, “How can I help?” is priceless. When entering a new community, we may have all of these ideas about what we can do to help, but to listen and simply tell the leaders that you are available shows humility and understanding. Fr. Mike knows firsthand about all of the different types of parishioners who are on fire for the Faith, and want to do something to enrich parish life. The ones who end up helping the most are those who in essence say, “I am your servant. Tell me what I can do for you.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGetting Involved in Parish Life7de4a922-a7b0-4b50-9234-57752b3d33cbThu, 21 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGetting Involved in Parish Life The value of a new parishioner introducing him or herself to parish life and just asking the priest, “How can I help?” is priceless. When entering a new community, we may have all of these ideas about what we can do to help, but to listen and simply tell the leaders that you are available shows humility and understanding. Fr. Mike knows firsthand about all of the different types of parishioners who are on fire for the Faith, and want to do something to enrich parish life. The ones who end up helping the most are those who in essence say, “I am your servant. Tell me what I can do for you.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The value of a new parishioner introducing him or herself to parish life and just asking the priest, “How can I help?” is priceless. When entering a new community, we may have all of these ideas about what we can do to help, but to listen and simply tell the leaders that you are available shows humility and understanding. Fr. Mike knows firsthand about all of the different types of parishioners who are on fire for the Faith, and want to do something to enrich parish life. The ones who end up helping the most are those who in essence say, “I am your servant. Tell me what I can do for you.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGetting Involved in Parish Life8159d7b8-9c37-446d-8b99-3656fd036568Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 6 – Parables of JesusMark 6

Mark 6

fullMark 6 – Parables of Jesus74e5ce82-9ed3-43c5-8592-2b73261cebf6Thu, 21 Feb 2019 13:30:00 +0000734https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE25: We are the Burnout GenerationThis week has been chaotic. In Chapter Five of The Diary of a CEO I flew back to the UK for an incredibly busy week filled with podcast interviews, speaking appointments, pitching to one of our biggest clients as well as filming an advert campaign. The ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week has been chaotic. In Chapter Five of The Diary of a CEO I flew back to the UK for an incredibly busy week filled with podcast interviews, speaking appointments, pitching to one of our biggest clients as well as filming an advert campaign. The ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE25: We are the Burnout Generation043186f2-fd73-488c-a9c1-9069045b0e53Tue, 19 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +00002524https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/17/19 The Fighting Virtue Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Willing to engage and embrace the realities of life. Hope is not a “soft” virtue. It is a fighting virtue. Hope is what enables us to live in the present with strength and conviction. It takes hope to take action. Mass Readings from February 17, 2019: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalms 1:1-4, 61 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Willing to engage and embrace the realities of life. Hope is not a “soft” virtue. It is a fighting virtue. Hope is what enables us to live in the present with strength and conviction. It takes hope to take action. Mass Readings from February 17, 2019: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalms 1:1-4, 61 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26 Download the Homily Study

full02/17/19 The Fighting Virtue6e6481fe-e3c7-4070-a02c-b171c99d73c0Mon, 18 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/17/19 The Fighting Virtue Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Willing to engage and embrace the realities of life. Hope is not a “soft” virtue. It is a fighting virtue. Hope is what enables us to live in the present with strength and conviction. It takes hope to take action. Mass Readings from February 17, 2019: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalms 1:1-4, 61 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Willing to engage and embrace the realities of life. Hope is not a “soft” virtue. It is a fighting virtue. Hope is what enables us to live in the present with strength and conviction. It takes hope to take action. Mass Readings from February 17, 2019: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalms 1:1-4, 61 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26 Download the Homily Study

full02/17/19 The Fighting Virtue49746859-c12a-424e-ba9f-f861b611067eMon, 18 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/17/19 The Fighting Virtue Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Willing to engage and embrace the realities of life. Hope is not a “soft” virtue. It is a fighting virtue. Hope is what enables us to live in the present with strength and conviction. It takes hope to take action. Mass Readings from February 17, 2019: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalms 1:1-4, 61 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Willing to engage and embrace the realities of life. Hope is not a “soft” virtue. It is a fighting virtue. Hope is what enables us to live in the present with strength and conviction. It takes hope to take action. Mass Readings from February 17, 2019: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalms 1:1-4, 61 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26 Download the Homily Study

full02/17/19 The Fighting Virtue5585af28-cae9-4abe-a926-08e34ec33694Mon, 18 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Meaning of "I Love You" Fr. Mike breaks down the real definition of love, which is willing the good of the other for the other. He goes further than that though, saying that if we truly believe in Christ, then the loving thing to do would be to share Christ with others by being his witness. St. Valentine risked his life by being a witness for Christ and for love. In our calling as Christians, let’s be courageous and love others not just by doing good deeds for them, but by sharing Christ with them. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike breaks down the real definition of love, which is willing the good of the other for the other. He goes further than that though, saying that if we truly believe in Christ, then the loving thing to do would be to share Christ with others by being his witness. St. Valentine risked his life by being a witness for Christ and for love. In our calling as Christians, let’s be courageous and love others not just by doing good deeds for them, but by sharing Christ with them. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Meaning of "I Love You"aee4000b-d235-4777-b451-28a5eea6f940Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Meaning of "I Love You" Fr. Mike breaks down the real definition of love, which is willing the good of the other for the other. He goes further than that though, saying that if we truly believe in Christ, then the loving thing to do would be to share Christ with others by being his witness. St. Valentine risked his life by being a witness for Christ and for love. In our calling as Christians, let’s be courageous and love others not just by doing good deeds for them, but by sharing Christ with them. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike breaks down the real definition of love, which is willing the good of the other for the other. He goes further than that though, saying that if we truly believe in Christ, then the loving thing to do would be to share Christ with others by being his witness. St. Valentine risked his life by being a witness for Christ and for love. In our calling as Christians, let’s be courageous and love others not just by doing good deeds for them, but by sharing Christ with them. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Meaning of "I Love You"c62b5658-8465-4e5b-af6f-734fc231b700Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 5 – Parables of JesusMark 5

Mark 5

fullMark 5 – Parables of Jesus3091c6e0-2287-42b8-b890-8de96ca3931eThu, 14 Feb 2019 13:30:00 +0000764https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/10/19 Disqualified: Unfit Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God is able to make you holy even if He never makes you whole. There are some things in our lives (our decisions, our wounds, our weaknesses) that we wish and pray were gone. God calls you and I in our weakness; He doesn’t necessarily call us out of our weakness. Mass Readings from February 10, 2019: Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8 Psalms 138:1-5, 7-81 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God is able to make you holy even if He never makes you whole. There are some things in our lives (our decisions, our wounds, our weaknesses) that we wish and pray were gone. God calls you and I in our weakness; He doesn’t necessarily call us out of our weakness. Mass Readings from February 10, 2019: Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8 Psalms 138:1-5, 7-81 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 Download the Homily Study

full02/10/19 Disqualified: Unfitb909fa23-e3f7-4ed2-b8c1-a1c8e9c52039Mon, 11 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/10/19 Disqualified: Unfit Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God is able to make you holy even if He never makes you whole. There are some things in our lives (our decisions, our wounds, our weaknesses) that we wish and pray were gone. God calls you and I in our weakness; He doesn’t necessarily call us out of our weakness. Mass Readings from February 10, 2019: Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8 Psalms 138:1-5, 7-81 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God is able to make you holy even if He never makes you whole. There are some things in our lives (our decisions, our wounds, our weaknesses) that we wish and pray were gone. God calls you and I in our weakness; He doesn’t necessarily call us out of our weakness. Mass Readings from February 10, 2019: Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8 Psalms 138:1-5, 7-81 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 Download the Homily Study

full02/10/19 Disqualified: Unfitff2dbbf0-68c1-4814-9928-1d343c877d42Mon, 11 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/10/19 Disqualified: Unfit Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God is able to make you holy even if He never makes you whole. There are some things in our lives (our decisions, our wounds, our weaknesses) that we wish and pray were gone. God calls you and I in our weakness; He doesn’t necessarily call us out of our weakness. Mass Readings from February 10, 2019: Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8 Psalms 138:1-5, 7-81 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God is able to make you holy even if He never makes you whole. There are some things in our lives (our decisions, our wounds, our weaknesses) that we wish and pray were gone. God calls you and I in our weakness; He doesn’t necessarily call us out of our weakness. Mass Readings from February 10, 2019: Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8 Psalms 138:1-5, 7-81 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 Download the Homily Study

full02/10/19 Disqualified: Unfitf91391cd-7a83-469c-99dd-0d1c3a4df7deMon, 11 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#89A: Love IsToday's episode is just in time for Valentine's day. Sometimes our World will tell us how it defines love  but we should always compare it to what the Bible says LOVE is to make sure it is true. In this episode we will refresh our minds with what the Bible says love is. Enjoy this episode on what love is and what it is NOT.    Thank you for listening, for sharing this with others, for writing reviews, and for your donations. We are very, very grateful! To connect with us, learn about us, or how to support this ministry, please contact us:  https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is just in time for Valentine's day. Sometimes our World will tell us how it defines love  but we should always compare it to what the Bible says LOVE is to make sure it is true. In this episode we will refresh our minds with what the Bible says love is. Enjoy this episode on what love is and what it is NOT.    Thank you for listening, for sharing this with others, for writing reviews, and for your donations. We are very, very grateful! To connect with us, learn about us, or how to support this ministry, please contact us:  https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#89A: Love Isad70a214-74ad-4d1f-bc65-b06c41992fbeSun, 10 Feb 2019 18:18:35 +0000444https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Does God Restore Us? Fr. Mike explains how God restores our brokenness, especially when it comes to our bodies. So often, we find that the more precious a thing is, the more fragile it is. And when something precious is broken, we often think it’s become worthless. Like when we break a fragile teacup, we throw it away because it no longer has value. But that’s not the way it is with our bodies. God created us to be temples of the Holy Spirit, something very precious. But we’re not like fragile teacups. If we’re broken, if we’ve been abused, if we’ve been taken advantage of, or even if we’ve chosen to give in to temptation, we’re not worthless. God restores us. And through his grace, we are restored to even greater glory.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike explains how God restores our brokenness, especially when it comes to our bodies. So often, we find that the more precious a thing is, the more fragile it is. And when something precious is broken, we often think it’s become worthless. Like when we break a fragile teacup, we throw it away because it no longer has value. But that’s not the way it is with our bodies. God created us to be temples of the Holy Spirit, something very precious. But we’re not like fragile teacups. If we’re broken, if we’ve been abused, if we’ve been taken advantage of, or even if we’ve chosen to give in to temptation, we’re not worthless. God restores us. And through his grace, we are restored to even greater glory.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Does God Restore Us?84f795ef-1009-401d-8e98-23cfccc13666Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Does God Restore Us? Fr. Mike explains how God restores our brokenness, especially when it comes to our bodies. So often, we find that the more precious a thing is, the more fragile it is. And when something precious is broken, we often think it’s become worthless. Like when we break a fragile teacup, we throw it away because it no longer has value. But that’s not the way it is with our bodies. God created us to be temples of the Holy Spirit, something very precious. But we’re not like fragile teacups. If we’re broken, if we’ve been abused, if we’ve been taken advantage of, or even if we’ve chosen to give in to temptation, we’re not worthless. God restores us. And through his grace, we are restored to even greater glory.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike explains how God restores our brokenness, especially when it comes to our bodies. So often, we find that the more precious a thing is, the more fragile it is. And when something precious is broken, we often think it’s become worthless. Like when we break a fragile teacup, we throw it away because it no longer has value. But that’s not the way it is with our bodies. God created us to be temples of the Holy Spirit, something very precious. But we’re not like fragile teacups. If we’re broken, if we’ve been abused, if we’ve been taken advantage of, or even if we’ve chosen to give in to temptation, we’re not worthless. God restores us. And through his grace, we are restored to even greater glory.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Does God Restore Us?666603d4-5a40-46be-adfd-6158df64e92bThu, 07 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 4 – Parables of JesusMark 4

Mark 4

fullMark 4 – Parables of Jesus0e21ef99-1b1f-44a2-b2db-547388c20aa9Thu, 07 Feb 2019 13:30:00 +0000955https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE24: Tom Bilyeu - From Zero Drive to a Net Worth of $400mIn this episode of The Diary of a CEO, my entire perception of what an entrepreneur is, is completely turned on it's head. I travelled to a beautiful house in the LA hills to meet with Tom Bilyeu, the founder of Quest Nutrition. In 2014, Quest Nutrition... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Diary of a CEO, my entire perception of what an entrepreneur is, is completely turned on it's head. I travelled to a beautiful house in the LA hills to meet with Tom Bilyeu, the founder of Quest Nutrition. In 2014, Quest Nutrition... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE24: Tom Bilyeu - From Zero Drive to a Net Worth of $400mb6525adb-7fd0-445c-b88d-578a73eb66faWed, 06 Feb 2019 15:00:00 +00002965https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/03/19 Disqualified: Remarkably Average Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Being unqualified does not disqualify when God calls. There are many people who would look remarkably average on paper. Our stats would reveal that we are unqualified for being a part of God’s great work. But the Lord calls us to the greatest of these: love. Mass Readings from February 3, 2019: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Psalms 71:1-6, 15-171 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Luke 4:21-30 Read More About Blessed Chiara Badano Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Being unqualified does not disqualify when God calls. There are many people who would look remarkably average on paper. Our stats would reveal that we are unqualified for being a part of God’s great work. But the Lord calls us to the greatest of these: love. Mass Readings from February 3, 2019: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Psalms 71:1-6, 15-171 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Luke 4:21-30 Read More About Blessed Chiara Badano Download the Homily Study

full02/03/19 Disqualified: Remarkably Average6ca31811-8f84-4f18-8f68-af9ce50135aaMon, 04 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/03/19 Disqualified: Remarkably Average Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Being unqualified does not disqualify when God calls. There are many people who would look remarkably average on paper. Our stats would reveal that we are unqualified for being a part of God’s great work. But the Lord calls us to the greatest of these: love. Mass Readings from February 3, 2019: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Psalms 71:1-6, 15-171 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Luke 4:21-30 Read More About Blessed Chiara Badano Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Being unqualified does not disqualify when God calls. There are many people who would look remarkably average on paper. Our stats would reveal that we are unqualified for being a part of God’s great work. But the Lord calls us to the greatest of these: love. Mass Readings from February 3, 2019: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Psalms 71:1-6, 15-171 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Luke 4:21-30 Read More About Blessed Chiara Badano Download the Homily Study

full02/03/19 Disqualified: Remarkably Average52e778e1-82ca-43b9-8d9d-d77e7083c63cMon, 04 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags02/03/19 Disqualified: Remarkably Average Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Being unqualified does not disqualify when God calls. There are many people who would look remarkably average on paper. Our stats would reveal that we are unqualified for being a part of God’s great work. But the Lord calls us to the greatest of these: love. Mass Readings from February 3, 2019: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Psalms 71:1-6, 15-171 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Luke 4:21-30 Read More About Blessed Chiara Badano Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Being unqualified does not disqualify when God calls. There are many people who would look remarkably average on paper. Our stats would reveal that we are unqualified for being a part of God’s great work. But the Lord calls us to the greatest of these: love. Mass Readings from February 3, 2019: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Psalms 71:1-6, 15-171 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Luke 4:21-30 Read More About Blessed Chiara Badano Download the Homily Study

full02/03/19 Disqualified: Remarkably Averagec7ef8a7f-9a39-4365-aac1-887c1f2a8d76Mon, 04 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYou Are a Burden Yes, you are a burden. We are all burdens, including Fr. Mike, but we are burdens worth carrying. Many of us choose to deal with our problems on our own because we don’t want to bring our mess into other people’s lives. But the very nature of love is to sacrifice for others, and we cannot have any meaningful relationships in our lives if we do not share our burdens and bear some of the weight of other people’s burdens. “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”—Galatians 6:2Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Yes, you are a burden. We are all burdens, including Fr. Mike, but we are burdens worth carrying. Many of us choose to deal with our problems on our own because we don’t want to bring our mess into other people’s lives. But the very nature of love is to sacrifice for others, and we cannot have any meaningful relationships in our lives if we do not share our burdens and bear some of the weight of other people’s burdens. “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”—Galatians 6:2Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullYou Are a Burden63868aa0-9fa1-42ba-83e6-d229f4fee99aThu, 31 Jan 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsYou Are a Burden Yes, you are a burden. We are all burdens, including Fr. Mike, but we are burdens worth carrying. Many of us choose to deal with our problems on our own because we don’t want to bring our mess into other people’s lives. But the very nature of love is to sacrifice for others, and we cannot have any meaningful relationships in our lives if we do not share our burdens and bear some of the weight of other people’s burdens. “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”—Galatians 6:2Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Yes, you are a burden. We are all burdens, including Fr. Mike, but we are burdens worth carrying. Many of us choose to deal with our problems on our own because we don’t want to bring our mess into other people’s lives. But the very nature of love is to sacrifice for others, and we cannot have any meaningful relationships in our lives if we do not share our burdens and bear some of the weight of other people’s burdens. “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”—Galatians 6:2Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullYou Are a Burden434ec1d2-8485-49b8-9564-c6fdfe56747dThu, 31 Jan 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 3 - Jesus Appoints the TwelveMark 3

Mark 3

fullMark 3 - Jesus Appoints the Twelve3a04c0a7-8496-43a0-953b-d17dff79e59bThu, 31 Jan 2019 13:30:00 +0000654https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/27/19 Disqualified: Prevented or Prepared? Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. What great work may God be preparing you for right now? In Christ, your past might not be the thing that prevent you from being a part of God’s great work… It might be the thing that has prepared you. Mass Readings from January 27, 2019: Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 Psalms 19:8, 9, 10, 151 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. What great work may God be preparing you for right now? In Christ, your past might not be the thing that prevent you from being a part of God’s great work… It might be the thing that has prepared you. Mass Readings from January 27, 2019: Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 Psalms 19:8, 9, 10, 151 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Download the Homily Study

full01/27/19 Disqualified: Prevented or Prepared?76a6fb63-e6cd-4ae2-a8b0-fd0f2eb74023Mon, 28 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/27/19 Disqualified: Prevented or Prepared? Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. What great work may God be preparing you for right now? In Christ, your past might not be the thing that prevent you from being a part of God’s great work… It might be the thing that has prepared you. Mass Readings from January 27, 2019: Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 Psalms 19:8, 9, 10, 151 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. What great work may God be preparing you for right now? In Christ, your past might not be the thing that prevent you from being a part of God’s great work… It might be the thing that has prepared you. Mass Readings from January 27, 2019: Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 Psalms 19:8, 9, 10, 151 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Download the Homily Study

full01/27/19 Disqualified: Prevented or Prepared?1b0ab03a-f22c-423f-9b0e-f3cf76fa65beMon, 28 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/27/19 Disqualified: Prevented or Prepared? Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. What great work may God be preparing you for right now? In Christ, your past might not be the thing that prevent you from being a part of God’s great work… It might be the thing that has prepared you. Mass Readings from January 27, 2019: Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 Psalms 19:8, 9, 10, 151 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. What great work may God be preparing you for right now? In Christ, your past might not be the thing that prevent you from being a part of God’s great work… It might be the thing that has prepared you. Mass Readings from January 27, 2019: Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 Psalms 19:8, 9, 10, 151 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Download the Homily Study

full01/27/19 Disqualified: Prevented or Prepared?25374292-40b7-473e-b013-6634887b4d7bMon, 28 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE23: I am a Slave, My Fear and TherapyIn Chapter 3 of The Diary of a CEO I talk about the importance of trusting more. I am a real perfectionist and feel trapped between wanting to control even the smallest details and wanting to let go and delegate. I touch on learning to say no, which I t... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Chapter 3 of The Diary of a CEO I talk about the importance of trusting more. I am a real perfectionist and feel trapped between wanting to control even the smallest details and wanting to let go and delegate. I touch on learning to say no, which I t... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE23: I am a Slave, My Fear and Therapya85b555d-f0dc-4075-aa36-b89f7b3d087fMon, 28 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +00002199https://216.73.216.191/allTags#88A Mark- Part 3Mark 9:14-27 We are continuing our mini series on Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Today we get to hear from Mark. Mark wastes no time and jumps right in to all of the amazing actions Jesus did. Tune in to hear how Jesus helps a man who cries out to him " I believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!"    Thanks to this episode's sponsor, Churchome To view the Churchome Global app follow the links below for itunes and google play:   https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/churchome-global/id1437013777?mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=seventhspark.churchome&hl=en_US   To connect with us, learn more, or see how to help support this ministry you can visit our website.  https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark 9:14-27 We are continuing our mini series on Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Today we get to hear from Mark. Mark wastes no time and jumps right in to all of the amazing actions Jesus did. Tune in to hear how Jesus helps a man who cries out to him " I believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!"    Thanks to this episode's sponsor, Churchome To view the Churchome Global app follow the links below for itunes and google play:   https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/churchome-global/id1437013777?mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=seventhspark.churchome&hl=en_US   To connect with us, learn more, or see how to help support this ministry you can visit our website.  https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#88A Mark- Part 35afcedba-d042-4577-8a39-e79dddda4eb1Sun, 27 Jan 2019 22:00:00 +0000527https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat is Stopping You from Becoming a Saint? It may seem too difficult, or even unrealistic, to be a saint today. The reality is though, a saint is simply someone who has conformed their will to the Father’s will rather than the spirit of the age. Fr. Mike mentions three popular mentalities that prevent us from becoming saints: Our hearts want instant gratification, while becoming like Christ is a process. Fr. Mike’s advice is learn to love the process. We like keeping our options open, but becoming a saint requires giving everything to Christ. We lack a fighting spirit. A saint needs a willingness to fight the good fight, especially when the spiritual battle is hardest. Fr. Mike makes it abundantly clear that the only thing preventing us from becoming a saint is ourselves, because God’s grace is enough.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It may seem too difficult, or even unrealistic, to be a saint today. The reality is though, a saint is simply someone who has conformed their will to the Father’s will rather than the spirit of the age. Fr. Mike mentions three popular mentalities that prevent us from becoming saints: Our hearts want instant gratification, while becoming like Christ is a process. Fr. Mike’s advice is learn to love the process. We like keeping our options open, but becoming a saint requires giving everything to Christ. We lack a fighting spirit. A saint needs a willingness to fight the good fight, especially when the spiritual battle is hardest. Fr. Mike makes it abundantly clear that the only thing preventing us from becoming a saint is ourselves, because God’s grace is enough.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat is Stopping You from Becoming a Saint?c101eeef-1457-44c8-9b03-806418f9baebThu, 24 Jan 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat is Stopping You from Becoming a Saint? It may seem too difficult, or even unrealistic, to be a saint today. The reality is though, a saint is simply someone who has conformed their will to the Father’s will rather than the spirit of the age. Fr. Mike mentions three popular mentalities that prevent us from becoming saints: Our hearts want instant gratification, while becoming like Christ is a process. Fr. Mike’s advice is learn to love the process. We like keeping our options open, but becoming a saint requires giving everything to Christ. We lack a fighting spirit. A saint needs a willingness to fight the good fight, especially when the spiritual battle is hardest. Fr. Mike makes it abundantly clear that the only thing preventing us from becoming a saint is ourselves, because God’s grace is enough.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It may seem too difficult, or even unrealistic, to be a saint today. The reality is though, a saint is simply someone who has conformed their will to the Father’s will rather than the spirit of the age. Fr. Mike mentions three popular mentalities that prevent us from becoming saints: Our hearts want instant gratification, while becoming like Christ is a process. Fr. Mike’s advice is learn to love the process. We like keeping our options open, but becoming a saint requires giving everything to Christ. We lack a fighting spirit. A saint needs a willingness to fight the good fight, especially when the spiritual battle is hardest. Fr. Mike makes it abundantly clear that the only thing preventing us from becoming a saint is ourselves, because God’s grace is enough.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat is Stopping You from Becoming a Saint?4c0245df-4bf2-4915-9b92-8f31580ba325Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 2 - Jesus and the SabbathMark 2

Mark 2

fullMark 2 - Jesus and the Sabbath6f664995-d6e0-4eb2-9247-c17857e9d643Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:30:00 +0000943https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE22: Sarah Bahbah - Addiction, Intuition, SuccessIn Chapter 2 of Season 2 of The Diary of a CEO I flew to LA to meet Sarah Bahbah, the 26 year old Palestinian-Australian Artist, Writer and Director. Sarah rose to fame after the release of her photography series ‘Sex and Takeout’ was spotted by... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Chapter 2 of Season 2 of The Diary of a CEO I flew to LA to meet Sarah Bahbah, the 26 year old Palestinian-Australian Artist, Writer and Director. Sarah rose to fame after the release of her photography series ‘Sex and Takeout’ was spotted by... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE22: Sarah Bahbah - Addiction, Intuition, Success9b3e66b1-bc17-43c7-a753-3c5de676ed5aTue, 22 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +00004348https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/20/19 Insufficient and Insignificant Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. God uses what we have and gives us what we need. It is often very tempting to forget the heart of God. To forget that He notices us, delights in us, and rejoices in us. When the focus shifts from His love to our insufficiency and feelings of insignificance, He reminds us of the truth. Mass Readings from January 20, 2019: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 96:1-3, 7-101 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. God uses what we have and gives us what we need. It is often very tempting to forget the heart of God. To forget that He notices us, delights in us, and rejoices in us. When the focus shifts from His love to our insufficiency and feelings of insignificance, He reminds us of the truth. Mass Readings from January 20, 2019: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 96:1-3, 7-101 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

full01/20/19 Insufficient and Insignificant 26313155-59e8-4a13-ac7a-fbd3f38cc022Mon, 21 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/20/19 Insufficient and Insignificant Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. God uses what we have and gives us what we need. It is often very tempting to forget the heart of God. To forget that He notices us, delights in us, and rejoices in us. When the focus shifts from His love to our insufficiency and feelings of insignificance, He reminds us of the truth. Mass Readings from January 20, 2019: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 96:1-3, 7-101 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. God uses what we have and gives us what we need. It is often very tempting to forget the heart of God. To forget that He notices us, delights in us, and rejoices in us. When the focus shifts from His love to our insufficiency and feelings of insignificance, He reminds us of the truth. Mass Readings from January 20, 2019: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 96:1-3, 7-101 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

full01/20/19 Insufficient and Insignificant 77dd8019-2608-48ec-8e37-015134b3c6f7Mon, 21 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags01/20/19 Insufficient and Insignificant Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. God uses what we have and gives us what we need. It is often very tempting to forget the heart of God. To forget that He notices us, delights in us, and rejoices in us. When the focus shifts from His love to our insufficiency and feelings of insignificance, He reminds us of the truth. Mass Readings from January 20, 2019: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 96:1-3, 7-101 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. God uses what we have and gives us what we need. It is often very tempting to forget the heart of God. To forget that He notices us, delights in us, and rejoices in us. When the focus shifts from His love to our insufficiency and feelings of insignificance, He reminds us of the truth. Mass Readings from January 20, 2019: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalms 96:1-3, 7-101 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11

full01/20/19 Insufficient and Insignificant 65fd2369-c292-470b-ba98-4177d83eaf52Mon, 21 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#87A: GratefulThis episode is a follow up from #84. We get to hear from other listeners in this special one. This story reminds us to stop and remember all of the seasons God has given us...to pause and look, in wonder, at what He has helped us with or given us the ability to do.   To connect with us or learn how to support this ministry through Patreon, simply click the link below.  Thanks for tuning in!  https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is a follow up from #84. We get to hear from other listeners in this special one. This story reminds us to stop and remember all of the seasons God has given us...to pause and look, in wonder, at what He has helped us with or given us the ability to do.   To connect with us or learn how to support this ministry through Patreon, simply click the link below.  Thanks for tuning in!  https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#87A: Grateful4539f656-1892-4eb9-99d3-2bdf1613c0a6Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000354https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAm I the Exception to God's Rule? God has his commandments and everything, but aren’t there times when there are exceptions to God’s rule? It’s a trick we’ve all tried to pull. When a particular sin is too hard for us to avoid, we say to God—or perhaps a priest—something like, “I know the Church says don’t do this thing, but in my case it’s different.” In my case, there are obstacles that make avoiding the sin impossible. In my case, I think doing that thing is justified because of xyz, in my case … etcetera. This is what Fr. Mike calls exceptionism (not to be confused with exceptionalism). Exceptionism, Fr. Mike says, is the belief that God will make an exception for you when it comes to his judgment of a certain sin. There’s a reason why we say justice is blind, and our God is the God of justice. He will always be merciful to the contrite heart, but—contrary to what many people believe today—he doesn’t make exceptions to the law he gave us. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

God has his commandments and everything, but aren’t there times when there are exceptions to God’s rule? It’s a trick we’ve all tried to pull. When a particular sin is too hard for us to avoid, we say to God—or perhaps a priest—something like, “I know the Church says don’t do this thing, but in my case it’s different.” In my case, there are obstacles that make avoiding the sin impossible. In my case, I think doing that thing is justified because of xyz, in my case … etcetera. This is what Fr. Mike calls exceptionism (not to be confused with exceptionalism). Exceptionism, Fr. Mike says, is the belief that God will make an exception for you when it comes to his judgment of a certain sin. There’s a reason why we say justice is blind, and our God is the God of justice. He will always be merciful to the contrite heart, but—contrary to what many people believe today—he doesn’t make exceptions to the law he gave us. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAm I the Exception to God's Rule?eeae8db8-4dd7-404b-b052-b4b21ff25b3aThu, 17 Jan 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAm I the Exception to God's Rule? God has his commandments and everything, but aren’t there times when there are exceptions to God’s rule? It’s a trick we’ve all tried to pull. When a particular sin is too hard for us to avoid, we say to God—or perhaps a priest—something like, “I know the Church says don’t do this thing, but in my case it’s different.” In my case, there are obstacles that make avoiding the sin impossible. In my case, I think doing that thing is justified because of xyz, in my case … etcetera. This is what Fr. Mike calls exceptionism (not to be confused with exceptionalism). Exceptionism, Fr. Mike says, is the belief that God will make an exception for you when it comes to his judgment of a certain sin. There’s a reason why we say justice is blind, and our God is the God of justice. He will always be merciful to the contrite heart, but—contrary to what many people believe today—he doesn’t make exceptions to the law he gave us. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

God has his commandments and everything, but aren’t there times when there are exceptions to God’s rule? It’s a trick we’ve all tried to pull. When a particular sin is too hard for us to avoid, we say to God—or perhaps a priest—something like, “I know the Church says don’t do this thing, but in my case it’s different.” In my case, there are obstacles that make avoiding the sin impossible. In my case, I think doing that thing is justified because of xyz, in my case … etcetera. This is what Fr. Mike calls exceptionism (not to be confused with exceptionalism). Exceptionism, Fr. Mike says, is the belief that God will make an exception for you when it comes to his judgment of a certain sin. There’s a reason why we say justice is blind, and our God is the God of justice. He will always be merciful to the contrite heart, but—contrary to what many people believe today—he doesn’t make exceptions to the law he gave us. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAm I the Exception to God's Rule?1d06d4ac-6517-4dbc-a45e-23bb9f2fa19cThu, 17 Jan 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMark 1 – John the BaptistMark 1

Mark 1

fullMark 1 – John the Baptistc960c813-b308-4b76-9f4c-0778c17fdea7Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:30:00 +00001083https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE21: Mental Health, Mistakes and My ApologiesDiary of a CEO is back. Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast, Chapter 1 of my new diary. In the time I've been away a lot has happened and a lot has changed. If you're new to the channel, this podcast is where I share my deepest and darkest thoughts, both... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diary of a CEO is back. Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast, Chapter 1 of my new diary. In the time I've been away a lot has happened and a lot has changed. If you're new to the channel, this podcast is where I share my deepest and darkest thoughts, both... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE21: Mental Health, Mistakes and My Apologiesf33a9a03-4350-4ded-991b-84a2225f81a5Mon, 14 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +00003131https://216.73.216.191/allTags#86A: Matthew Part 2We continue our mini series on Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Today we get to hear how Matthew invites Jesus to a party. Some people are not happy with this. They think Jesus should not be hanging out with these types of people. Hear how Jesus responds to them in our story today and listen to the apply section at the end to hear how your child connects the dots from our Bible story today.   Thank you so much for tuning in! Click the link below to connect with us, learn about us, or hear how YOU can help support this ministry.   https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our mini series on Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Today we get to hear how Matthew invites Jesus to a party. Some people are not happy with this. They think Jesus should not be hanging out with these types of people. Hear how Jesus responds to them in our story today and listen to the apply section at the end to hear how your child connects the dots from our Bible story today.   Thank you so much for tuning in! Click the link below to connect with us, learn about us, or hear how YOU can help support this ministry.   https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#86A: Matthew Part 2803b92e6-b9a2-4250-b21f-a0e3cafe425dMon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000496https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy is it a Mortal Sin? Skipping Mass and Communion without Confession Why is skipping mass a mortal sin? And when we do go to mass, why do we need to receive communion in a state of grace? It’s tempting to believe we can love God in whatever way suits us, but that’s not how love works. The way we express our love for God is through obedience and worship. Fr. Mike speaks a harsh truth when he says, “If you love God on your own terms, you don’t love God, you love yourself.” In the first of two explanations, Fr. Mike explains that going to Mass on Sunday is our weekly chance to prove our love for God. Fr. Mike’s second lesson in this video addresses the issue of receiving Communion in the state of mortal sin, which follows the logic of the first lesson above. Communion with God is only possible once we have been reconciled with God and his Church. Both Christ and St. Paul make this clear: “So if you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift” (Matthew 5:23-24). “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 11:27). Fr. Mike briefly addresses what sin is, and directs his viewers to this previous episode of his wherein he addresses the topic more thoroughly: What is Sin?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why is skipping mass a mortal sin? And when we do go to mass, why do we need to receive communion in a state of grace? It’s tempting to believe we can love God in whatever way suits us, but that’s not how love works. The way we express our love for God is through obedience and worship. Fr. Mike speaks a harsh truth when he says, “If you love God on your own terms, you don’t love God, you love yourself.” In the first of two explanations, Fr. Mike explains that going to Mass on Sunday is our weekly chance to prove our love for God. Fr. Mike’s second lesson in this video addresses the issue of receiving Communion in the state of mortal sin, which follows the logic of the first lesson above. Communion with God is only possible once we have been reconciled with God and his Church. Both Christ and St. Paul make this clear: “So if you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift” (Matthew 5:23-24). “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 11:27). Fr. Mike briefly addresses what sin is, and directs his viewers to this previous episode of his wherein he addresses the topic more thoroughly: What is Sin?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy is it a Mortal Sin? Skipping Mass and Communion without Confession4e4723bf-171a-406a-b6be-0e9025666a9eThu, 10 Jan 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy is it a Mortal Sin? Skipping Mass and Communion without Confession Why is skipping mass a mortal sin? And when we do go to mass, why do we need to receive communion in a state of grace? It’s tempting to believe we can love God in whatever way suits us, but that’s not how love works. The way we express our love for God is through obedience and worship. Fr. Mike speaks a harsh truth when he says, “If you love God on your own terms, you don’t love God, you love yourself.” In the first of two explanations, Fr. Mike explains that going to Mass on Sunday is our weekly chance to prove our love for God. Fr. Mike’s second lesson in this video addresses the issue of receiving Communion in the state of mortal sin, which follows the logic of the first lesson above. Communion with God is only possible once we have been reconciled with God and his Church. Both Christ and St. Paul make this clear: “So if you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift” (Matthew 5:23-24). “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 11:27). Fr. Mike briefly addresses what sin is, and directs his viewers to this previous episode of his wherein he addresses the topic more thoroughly: What is Sin?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why is skipping mass a mortal sin? And when we do go to mass, why do we need to receive communion in a state of grace? It’s tempting to believe we can love God in whatever way suits us, but that’s not how love works. The way we express our love for God is through obedience and worship. Fr. Mike speaks a harsh truth when he says, “If you love God on your own terms, you don’t love God, you love yourself.” In the first of two explanations, Fr. Mike explains that going to Mass on Sunday is our weekly chance to prove our love for God. Fr. Mike’s second lesson in this video addresses the issue of receiving Communion in the state of mortal sin, which follows the logic of the first lesson above. Communion with God is only possible once we have been reconciled with God and his Church. Both Christ and St. Paul make this clear: “So if you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift” (Matthew 5:23-24). “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 11:27). Fr. Mike briefly addresses what sin is, and directs his viewers to this previous episode of his wherein he addresses the topic more thoroughly: What is Sin?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy is it a Mortal Sin? Skipping Mass and Communion without Confession3d249981-6593-47cd-aa23-198f0f02f54cThu, 10 Jan 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 25 – Last King2 Kings 25

2 Kings 25

full2 Kings 25 – Last King1dfdb283-d66a-4d1a-8946-10abefa764feThu, 10 Jan 2019 13:30:00 +0000583https://216.73.216.191/allTags#85A: Friends Part 1Today we are kicking off a mini series on some of our bible friends. These friends we are going to learn more about include Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. To start us off, we will hear what the Bible says about friends and listen to a short story to help us illustrate this.  We hope you enjoy! Thank you for sharing the gospel with your children, your grandkids, your nieces and nephews. You are sowing such wonderful seeds.    To connect with us, learn more about us or how to support this ministry, simply visit our website. The link is below:   https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are kicking off a mini series on some of our bible friends. These friends we are going to learn more about include Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. To start us off, we will hear what the Bible says about friends and listen to a short story to help us illustrate this.  We hope you enjoy! Thank you for sharing the gospel with your children, your grandkids, your nieces and nephews. You are sowing such wonderful seeds.    To connect with us, learn more about us or how to support this ministry, simply visit our website. The link is below:   https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#85A: Friends Part 18dd6d2c5-a09b-4238-85dd-9f769f9d2120Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000488https://216.73.216.191/allTagsData-Driven Discernment Who would have thought algebra and data could be the key to discernment? Fr. Mike explains that the discernment journey isn’t always about having this epiphany moment where your life’s purpose immediately becomes clear to you. Figuring out what God’s will is for you sometimes requires a step-by-step process where you gather data, so you can come closer to the answer you’re looking for. That’s how Fr. Mike found his vocation as a priest. It required a lot prayer, time in adoration, talking with others, and visits to seminaries. Only once he gathered enough data to be able to “solve for x” was he certain that the priesthood was the right choice. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Who would have thought algebra and data could be the key to discernment? Fr. Mike explains that the discernment journey isn’t always about having this epiphany moment where your life’s purpose immediately becomes clear to you. Figuring out what God’s will is for you sometimes requires a step-by-step process where you gather data, so you can come closer to the answer you’re looking for. That’s how Fr. Mike found his vocation as a priest. It required a lot prayer, time in adoration, talking with others, and visits to seminaries. Only once he gathered enough data to be able to “solve for x” was he certain that the priesthood was the right choice. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullData-Driven Discernment38c4c63e-8cbe-4413-8e7f-946ac807a99aThu, 03 Jan 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsData-Driven Discernment Who would have thought algebra and data could be the key to discernment? Fr. Mike explains that the discernment journey isn’t always about having this epiphany moment where your life’s purpose immediately becomes clear to you. Figuring out what God’s will is for you sometimes requires a step-by-step process where you gather data, so you can come closer to the answer you’re looking for. That’s how Fr. Mike found his vocation as a priest. It required a lot prayer, time in adoration, talking with others, and visits to seminaries. Only once he gathered enough data to be able to “solve for x” was he certain that the priesthood was the right choice. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Who would have thought algebra and data could be the key to discernment? Fr. Mike explains that the discernment journey isn’t always about having this epiphany moment where your life’s purpose immediately becomes clear to you. Figuring out what God’s will is for you sometimes requires a step-by-step process where you gather data, so you can come closer to the answer you’re looking for. That’s how Fr. Mike found his vocation as a priest. It required a lot prayer, time in adoration, talking with others, and visits to seminaries. Only once he gathered enough data to be able to “solve for x” was he certain that the priesthood was the right choice. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullData-Driven Discernmentbb9b0473-5f80-421f-9cc2-e584abffec75Thu, 03 Jan 2019 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 24 – Babylon2 Kings 24

2 Kings 24

full2 Kings 24 – Babylon5ec0c101-28d4-45a8-aa53-7ab98831ecf5Thu, 03 Jan 2019 13:30:00 +0000474https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Fr. Mike Christmas Special Fr. Mike explains why &quot;It&#39;s a Wonderful Life&quot; is his favorite Christmas movie and how it can help us understand the importance of duty and love. Spoiler Alert &quot;It&#39;s a Wonderful Life&quot; is a classic, but there&#39;s a theme carried through the movie that is rarely discussed—the role of duty. If you lived a life without responsibilities, you would be living a life without relationships. In &quot;It&#39;s a Wonderful Life,&quot; George Bailey&#39;s life is driven by duty, but it&#39;s transformed by the love he finds in his relationships with others. Hopefully, our life is driven by a sense of duty towards God, but we need to remember that our lives are transformed by the love of God. This Christmas, remember that your life has meaning, your life carries with it important duties, and that God, who has not forgotten you, will transform your life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike explains why &quot;It&#39;s a Wonderful Life&quot; is his favorite Christmas movie and how it can help us understand the importance of duty and love. Spoiler Alert &quot;It&#39;s a Wonderful Life&quot; is a classic, but there&#39;s a theme carried through the movie that is rarely discussed—the role of duty. If you lived a life without responsibilities, you would be living a life without relationships. In &quot;It&#39;s a Wonderful Life,&quot; George Bailey&#39;s life is driven by duty, but it&#39;s transformed by the love he finds in his relationships with others. Hopefully, our life is driven by a sense of duty towards God, but we need to remember that our lives are transformed by the love of God. This Christmas, remember that your life has meaning, your life carries with it important duties, and that God, who has not forgotten you, will transform your life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullA Fr. Mike Christmas Special82737c57-a674-4b92-ad5a-deac1d24e2c6Thu, 27 Dec 2018 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Fr. Mike Christmas Special Fr. Mike explains why &quot;It&#39;s a Wonderful Life&quot; is his favorite Christmas movie and how it can help us understand the importance of duty and love. Spoiler Alert &quot;It&#39;s a Wonderful Life&quot; is a classic, but there&#39;s a theme carried through the movie that is rarely discussed—the role of duty. If you lived a life without responsibilities, you would be living a life without relationships. In &quot;It&#39;s a Wonderful Life,&quot; George Bailey&#39;s life is driven by duty, but it&#39;s transformed by the love he finds in his relationships with others. Hopefully, our life is driven by a sense of duty towards God, but we need to remember that our lives are transformed by the love of God. This Christmas, remember that your life has meaning, your life carries with it important duties, and that God, who has not forgotten you, will transform your life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike explains why &quot;It&#39;s a Wonderful Life&quot; is his favorite Christmas movie and how it can help us understand the importance of duty and love. Spoiler Alert &quot;It&#39;s a Wonderful Life&quot; is a classic, but there&#39;s a theme carried through the movie that is rarely discussed—the role of duty. If you lived a life without responsibilities, you would be living a life without relationships. In &quot;It&#39;s a Wonderful Life,&quot; George Bailey&#39;s life is driven by duty, but it&#39;s transformed by the love he finds in his relationships with others. Hopefully, our life is driven by a sense of duty towards God, but we need to remember that our lives are transformed by the love of God. This Christmas, remember that your life has meaning, your life carries with it important duties, and that God, who has not forgotten you, will transform your life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullA Fr. Mike Christmas Special678302e6-d7c0-4a33-86f5-c07680f80a9eThu, 27 Dec 2018 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 23 – Josiah Renews the Covenant2 Kings 23

2 Kings 23

full2 Kings 23 – Josiah Renews the Covenant516dbb1b-31b1-4df0-97d6-c2c0f2553df3Thu, 27 Dec 2018 13:30:00 +0000922https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/18 But Why? Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). The Why is a Who. Jesus is not merely the “reason for the season”… He is the reason for everything. Mass Readings from December 25, 2018: Isaiah 62:11-12 Psalms 97:1, 6, 11-12Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:15-20

Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). The Why is a Who. Jesus is not merely the “reason for the season”… He is the reason for everything. Mass Readings from December 25, 2018: Isaiah 62:11-12 Psalms 97:1, 6, 11-12Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:15-20

full12/25/18 But Why?cabfd863-98ab-4876-8768-c8c3e286132dTue, 25 Dec 2018 07:30:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/18 But Why? Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). The Why is a Who. Jesus is not merely the “reason for the season”… He is the reason for everything. Mass Readings from December 25, 2018: Isaiah 62:11-12 Psalms 97:1, 6, 11-12Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:15-20

Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). The Why is a Who. Jesus is not merely the “reason for the season”… He is the reason for everything. Mass Readings from December 25, 2018: Isaiah 62:11-12 Psalms 97:1, 6, 11-12Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:15-20

full12/25/18 But Why?89b43b52-4d53-40bc-8424-357eeda8e824Tue, 25 Dec 2018 07:30:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/25/18 But Why? Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). The Why is a Who. Jesus is not merely the “reason for the season”… He is the reason for everything. Mass Readings from December 25, 2018: Isaiah 62:11-12 Psalms 97:1, 6, 11-12Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:15-20

Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). The Why is a Who. Jesus is not merely the “reason for the season”… He is the reason for everything. Mass Readings from December 25, 2018: Isaiah 62:11-12 Psalms 97:1, 6, 11-12Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:15-20

full12/25/18 But Why?473e5c5e-1c1d-4005-b868-b2d78e3bca0dTue, 25 Dec 2018 07:30:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo All Good People go to Heaven? Good people go to heaven when they die, right? Well, according to the Gospels, not exactly. Fr. Mike Schmitz points to at least four things Christ says we need for salvation: Baptism (John 3) The Eucharist (John 6) Faith (Romans 10:9) Doing the Father’s will (Matthew 25:31-46) None of them are “be a good person”; and it’s probably better that way because, especially today, everyone has a different idea of what is good. Christ has given us everything we need to achieve salvation. He wants us all to be at his wedding feast, including you; but unless you do what is necessary to get to the wedding, you won’t be there. Considering what Fr. Mike is saying, these words of Christ make much more sense: “Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard, that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Matthew 7:13-14). Fr. Mike quotes the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 847. Below is the paragraph in full: &quot;This affirmation is not aimed at those who, through no fault of their own, do not know Christ and his Church: Those who, through no fault of their own, do not know the Gospel of Christ or his Church, but who nevertheless seek God with a sincere heart, and, moved by grace, try in their actions to do his will as they know it through the dictates of their conscience - those too may achieve eternal salvation.&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Good people go to heaven when they die, right? Well, according to the Gospels, not exactly. Fr. Mike Schmitz points to at least four things Christ says we need for salvation: Baptism (John 3) The Eucharist (John 6) Faith (Romans 10:9) Doing the Father’s will (Matthew 25:31-46) None of them are “be a good person”; and it’s probably better that way because, especially today, everyone has a different idea of what is good. Christ has given us everything we need to achieve salvation. He wants us all to be at his wedding feast, including you; but unless you do what is necessary to get to the wedding, you won’t be there. Considering what Fr. Mike is saying, these words of Christ make much more sense: “Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard, that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Matthew 7:13-14). Fr. Mike quotes the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 847. Below is the paragraph in full: &quot;This affirmation is not aimed at those who, through no fault of their own, do not know Christ and his Church: Those who, through no fault of their own, do not know the Gospel of Christ or his Church, but who nevertheless seek God with a sincere heart, and, moved by grace, try in their actions to do his will as they know it through the dictates of their conscience - those too may achieve eternal salvation.&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo All Good People go to Heaven?6d928155-3ebc-451c-9e91-19209ac4e15eThu, 20 Dec 2018 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo All Good People go to Heaven? Good people go to heaven when they die, right? Well, according to the Gospels, not exactly. Fr. Mike Schmitz points to at least four things Christ says we need for salvation: Baptism (John 3) The Eucharist (John 6) Faith (Romans 10:9) Doing the Father’s will (Matthew 25:31-46) None of them are “be a good person”; and it’s probably better that way because, especially today, everyone has a different idea of what is good. Christ has given us everything we need to achieve salvation. He wants us all to be at his wedding feast, including you; but unless you do what is necessary to get to the wedding, you won’t be there. Considering what Fr. Mike is saying, these words of Christ make much more sense: “Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard, that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Matthew 7:13-14). Fr. Mike quotes the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 847. Below is the paragraph in full: &quot;This affirmation is not aimed at those who, through no fault of their own, do not know Christ and his Church: Those who, through no fault of their own, do not know the Gospel of Christ or his Church, but who nevertheless seek God with a sincere heart, and, moved by grace, try in their actions to do his will as they know it through the dictates of their conscience - those too may achieve eternal salvation.&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Good people go to heaven when they die, right? Well, according to the Gospels, not exactly. Fr. Mike Schmitz points to at least four things Christ says we need for salvation: Baptism (John 3) The Eucharist (John 6) Faith (Romans 10:9) Doing the Father’s will (Matthew 25:31-46) None of them are “be a good person”; and it’s probably better that way because, especially today, everyone has a different idea of what is good. Christ has given us everything we need to achieve salvation. He wants us all to be at his wedding feast, including you; but unless you do what is necessary to get to the wedding, you won’t be there. Considering what Fr. Mike is saying, these words of Christ make much more sense: “Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard, that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Matthew 7:13-14). Fr. Mike quotes the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 847. Below is the paragraph in full: &quot;This affirmation is not aimed at those who, through no fault of their own, do not know Christ and his Church: Those who, through no fault of their own, do not know the Gospel of Christ or his Church, but who nevertheless seek God with a sincere heart, and, moved by grace, try in their actions to do his will as they know it through the dictates of their conscience - those too may achieve eternal salvation.&quot;Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo All Good People go to Heaven?414c7410-4c28-4ec4-ac7e-25c43b14c9d6Thu, 20 Dec 2018 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 22 – Josiah the Reformer2 Kings 22

2 Kings 22

full2 Kings 22 – Josiah the Reformer78aa089d-c811-46eb-a0e6-2992e7f895dfThu, 20 Dec 2018 13:30:00 +0000667https://216.73.216.191/allTags#83A: God ALWAYS Keeps His PromiseThe shepherds are watching over their sheep one night when suddenly.....an angel appears to bring them the good news! They remembered learning about this Savior to come but now it was really here. Had God's promise really come true?!?!? Tune in to hear what the shepherds saw that night. As we prepare for Christmas, this story will help remind us of God's faithfulness&nbsp; &amp; the importance of the shepherds receiving this good news.&nbsp; To connect with us or learn how to support this ministry, please follow the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The shepherds are watching over their sheep one night when suddenly.....an angel appears to bring them the good news! They remembered learning about this Savior to come but now it was really here. Had God's promise really come true?!?!? Tune in to hear what the shepherds saw that night. As we prepare for Christmas, this story will help remind us of God's faithfulness&nbsp; &amp; the importance of the shepherds receiving this good news.&nbsp; To connect with us or learn how to support this ministry, please follow the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#83A: God ALWAYS Keeps His Promise0106cd30-f69c-4f0b-8a5d-2795cbd4fc7fFri, 14 Dec 2018 03:04:23 +0000391https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 21 – Manasseh King of Judah2 Kings 21

2 Kings 21

full2 Kings 21 – Manasseh King of Judah0dec0aee-f84f-43cf-9734-b90f11651201Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:00:00 +0000555https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy We Say 'Memento Mori' You may have heard the phrase memento mori (remember your death)—especially if you hang out with those strange Catholics—but did you know there are three meanings woven into those two words? Sure, the immediate thought that comes to mind may be the fact that someday we will die; and this is good to remember because that day could be any day, so we should live accordingly. What people may not recognize, though, is that memento mori could also be a reminder to the Christian that we have died to ourselves, so that we may gain eternal life in Christ. As St. Paul says, “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). The life you live is not your own. Remember, as a Christian you have died to yourself. Entering your day with that in mind may be difficult if you want to live for yourself, but it could also be liberating if we give everything to God. Thirdly, it is good to “remember your death” because it is a reminder of the joy that will come when we live with Christ for eternity. Remembering our death in that way can fill us with the strongest kind of hope. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You may have heard the phrase memento mori (remember your death)—especially if you hang out with those strange Catholics—but did you know there are three meanings woven into those two words? Sure, the immediate thought that comes to mind may be the fact that someday we will die; and this is good to remember because that day could be any day, so we should live accordingly. What people may not recognize, though, is that memento mori could also be a reminder to the Christian that we have died to ourselves, so that we may gain eternal life in Christ. As St. Paul says, “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). The life you live is not your own. Remember, as a Christian you have died to yourself. Entering your day with that in mind may be difficult if you want to live for yourself, but it could also be liberating if we give everything to God. Thirdly, it is good to “remember your death” because it is a reminder of the joy that will come when we live with Christ for eternity. Remembering our death in that way can fill us with the strongest kind of hope. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy We Say 'Memento Mori'1a039a33-e82e-4a9d-a080-5adb83aaf6eeThu, 13 Dec 2018 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy We Say 'Memento Mori' You may have heard the phrase memento mori (remember your death)—especially if you hang out with those strange Catholics—but did you know there are three meanings woven into those two words? Sure, the immediate thought that comes to mind may be the fact that someday we will die; and this is good to remember because that day could be any day, so we should live accordingly. What people may not recognize, though, is that memento mori could also be a reminder to the Christian that we have died to ourselves, so that we may gain eternal life in Christ. As St. Paul says, “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). The life you live is not your own. Remember, as a Christian you have died to yourself. Entering your day with that in mind may be difficult if you want to live for yourself, but it could also be liberating if we give everything to God. Thirdly, it is good to “remember your death” because it is a reminder of the joy that will come when we live with Christ for eternity. Remembering our death in that way can fill us with the strongest kind of hope. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You may have heard the phrase memento mori (remember your death)—especially if you hang out with those strange Catholics—but did you know there are three meanings woven into those two words? Sure, the immediate thought that comes to mind may be the fact that someday we will die; and this is good to remember because that day could be any day, so we should live accordingly. What people may not recognize, though, is that memento mori could also be a reminder to the Christian that we have died to ourselves, so that we may gain eternal life in Christ. As St. Paul says, “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). The life you live is not your own. Remember, as a Christian you have died to yourself. Entering your day with that in mind may be difficult if you want to live for yourself, but it could also be liberating if we give everything to God. Thirdly, it is good to “remember your death” because it is a reminder of the joy that will come when we live with Christ for eternity. Remembering our death in that way can fill us with the strongest kind of hope. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy We Say 'Memento Mori'0240f2bd-8cf2-4cfc-84d3-86d07325137cThu, 13 Dec 2018 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/09/18 The End? Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. This might be the end of the dream, but it is not the end of the story. God has begun a good work in you. In fact, he has begun many “good works.“ Many of them will come to an end, but the truly great work that God has begun is a work that he intends to continue to finish. Mass Readings from December 09, 2018: Baruch 5:1-9 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. This might be the end of the dream, but it is not the end of the story. God has begun a good work in you. In fact, he has begun many “good works.“ Many of them will come to an end, but the truly great work that God has begun is a work that he intends to continue to finish. Mass Readings from December 09, 2018: Baruch 5:1-9 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

full12/09/18 The End?56dd494e-95d6-4736-b13c-9e16cf097314Mon, 10 Dec 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/09/18 The End? Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. This might be the end of the dream, but it is not the end of the story. God has begun a good work in you. In fact, he has begun many “good works.“ Many of them will come to an end, but the truly great work that God has begun is a work that he intends to continue to finish. Mass Readings from December 09, 2018: Baruch 5:1-9 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. This might be the end of the dream, but it is not the end of the story. God has begun a good work in you. In fact, he has begun many “good works.“ Many of them will come to an end, but the truly great work that God has begun is a work that he intends to continue to finish. Mass Readings from December 09, 2018: Baruch 5:1-9 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

full12/09/18 The End?5ce4c253-7607-4520-9f66-9c488040bd0cMon, 10 Dec 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/09/18 The End? Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. This might be the end of the dream, but it is not the end of the story. God has begun a good work in you. In fact, he has begun many “good works.“ Many of them will come to an end, but the truly great work that God has begun is a work that he intends to continue to finish. Mass Readings from December 09, 2018: Baruch 5:1-9 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. This might be the end of the dream, but it is not the end of the story. God has begun a good work in you. In fact, he has begun many “good works.“ Many of them will come to an end, but the truly great work that God has begun is a work that he intends to continue to finish. Mass Readings from December 09, 2018: Baruch 5:1-9 Psalms 126:1-6Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

full12/09/18 The End?8c74c67e-5ad5-4b84-87d9-d2403a26e372Mon, 10 Dec 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Does it Mean to Be Blessed? To be blessed means to holy, and to be holy means to be set apart for God. Fr. Mike reminds us of our calling to be holy, because, as Christians, we have been blessed by Baptism. Being set apart doesn&#39;t mean to be physically separated from everything else. It means that something is dedicated to fulfilling God&#39;s purpose. For example, if you&#39;ve ever gotten your throat blessed during the feast of St. Blasie, then your throat is set apart for the purposes of God. That means when you use your voice to say something untrue or mean, you&#39;re violating the purpose of your voice, because it has been dedicated to God&#39;s will. So, be blessed. Make God’s will present in the world through your presence.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

To be blessed means to holy, and to be holy means to be set apart for God. Fr. Mike reminds us of our calling to be holy, because, as Christians, we have been blessed by Baptism. Being set apart doesn&#39;t mean to be physically separated from everything else. It means that something is dedicated to fulfilling God&#39;s purpose. For example, if you&#39;ve ever gotten your throat blessed during the feast of St. Blasie, then your throat is set apart for the purposes of God. That means when you use your voice to say something untrue or mean, you&#39;re violating the purpose of your voice, because it has been dedicated to God&#39;s will. So, be blessed. Make God’s will present in the world through your presence.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Does it Mean to Be Blessed?0250109f-c655-4328-9499-b94738d39cbfThu, 06 Dec 2018 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Does it Mean to Be Blessed? To be blessed means to holy, and to be holy means to be set apart for God. Fr. Mike reminds us of our calling to be holy, because, as Christians, we have been blessed by Baptism. Being set apart doesn&#39;t mean to be physically separated from everything else. It means that something is dedicated to fulfilling God&#39;s purpose. For example, if you&#39;ve ever gotten your throat blessed during the feast of St. Blasie, then your throat is set apart for the purposes of God. That means when you use your voice to say something untrue or mean, you&#39;re violating the purpose of your voice, because it has been dedicated to God&#39;s will. So, be blessed. Make God’s will present in the world through your presence.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

To be blessed means to holy, and to be holy means to be set apart for God. Fr. Mike reminds us of our calling to be holy, because, as Christians, we have been blessed by Baptism. Being set apart doesn&#39;t mean to be physically separated from everything else. It means that something is dedicated to fulfilling God&#39;s purpose. For example, if you&#39;ve ever gotten your throat blessed during the feast of St. Blasie, then your throat is set apart for the purposes of God. That means when you use your voice to say something untrue or mean, you&#39;re violating the purpose of your voice, because it has been dedicated to God&#39;s will. So, be blessed. Make God’s will present in the world through your presence.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Does it Mean to Be Blessed?2f3eb3c8-2fe9-4fbb-8114-18b1729f3d9bThu, 06 Dec 2018 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 20 – Hezekiah’s Illness2 Kings 20

2 Kings 20

full2 Kings 20 – Hezekiah’s Illness0bdb609f-d5c8-4606-b4fd-8bdbf66a71c8Thu, 06 Dec 2018 13:30:00 +0000561https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/02/18 Be Ready, Get Ready Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You will never be ready unless you get ready. Advent is a season of preparation. We get ready to celebrate the first coming of Christ into this world. We also get ready for His Second Coming at the end of the world…or at the end of our individual lives. During Advent, we get ready to die. Mass Readings from December 02, 2018: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalms 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 141 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You will never be ready unless you get ready. Advent is a season of preparation. We get ready to celebrate the first coming of Christ into this world. We also get ready for His Second Coming at the end of the world…or at the end of our individual lives. During Advent, we get ready to die. Mass Readings from December 02, 2018: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalms 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 141 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Download the Homily Study

full12/02/18 Be Ready, Get Ready a02bae4b-2abd-4bae-99e6-8798d8c3fa34Mon, 03 Dec 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/02/18 Be Ready, Get Ready Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You will never be ready unless you get ready. Advent is a season of preparation. We get ready to celebrate the first coming of Christ into this world. We also get ready for His Second Coming at the end of the world…or at the end of our individual lives. During Advent, we get ready to die. Mass Readings from December 02, 2018: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalms 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 141 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You will never be ready unless you get ready. Advent is a season of preparation. We get ready to celebrate the first coming of Christ into this world. We also get ready for His Second Coming at the end of the world…or at the end of our individual lives. During Advent, we get ready to die. Mass Readings from December 02, 2018: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalms 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 141 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Download the Homily Study

full12/02/18 Be Ready, Get Ready 4e3dfd47-12e6-421b-b6b6-64fa668c7dedMon, 03 Dec 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags12/02/18 Be Ready, Get Ready Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You will never be ready unless you get ready. Advent is a season of preparation. We get ready to celebrate the first coming of Christ into this world. We also get ready for His Second Coming at the end of the world…or at the end of our individual lives. During Advent, we get ready to die. Mass Readings from December 02, 2018: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalms 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 141 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. You will never be ready unless you get ready. Advent is a season of preparation. We get ready to celebrate the first coming of Christ into this world. We also get ready for His Second Coming at the end of the world…or at the end of our individual lives. During Advent, we get ready to die. Mass Readings from December 02, 2018: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalms 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 141 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Download the Homily Study

full12/02/18 Be Ready, Get Ready d70d3d21-e175-4a8d-9308-2919eae580abMon, 03 Dec 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#82A: Isaiah's Breaking NewsIt was a dark and hard time. No matter how hard the people tried, they simply could not help themselves. Isaiah would bring them good news..HOPE. This hope would come in the form of a child, Jesus. As we get ready for this Christmas season, may we remember the good news of Jesus' birth. Our story today will remind us that our hope is in Jesus, our savior, not ourselves. I hope the apply section at the end brings good conversation between you and your child.&nbsp; To connect with us, support this ministry, or learn more about KBS, visit our website @&nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a dark and hard time. No matter how hard the people tried, they simply could not help themselves. Isaiah would bring them good news..HOPE. This hope would come in the form of a child, Jesus. As we get ready for this Christmas season, may we remember the good news of Jesus' birth. Our story today will remind us that our hope is in Jesus, our savior, not ourselves. I hope the apply section at the end brings good conversation between you and your child.&nbsp; To connect with us, support this ministry, or learn more about KBS, visit our website @&nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#82A: Isaiah's Breaking News5729a2ec-aac6-445e-a17c-32585d222fcaSat, 01 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000538https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Heart of Sin A sin is not simply breaking the rules. It’s when we say in our hearts, “God, I know what you want and I don’t care. I want what I want.” Fr. Mike makes it abundantly clear that sin is defiance toward God—usually in favor of self-interest. So often, when Catholics talk about sin people see our sense of morality as a set of rules that we arbitrarily follow. Those who criticize the Church’s moral teachings often accuse Catholics of misinterpreting Christ’s words when they are the ones who are twisting his words, while failing to recognize how our relationship with God is in the balance.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

A sin is not simply breaking the rules. It’s when we say in our hearts, “God, I know what you want and I don’t care. I want what I want.” Fr. Mike makes it abundantly clear that sin is defiance toward God—usually in favor of self-interest. So often, when Catholics talk about sin people see our sense of morality as a set of rules that we arbitrarily follow. Those who criticize the Church’s moral teachings often accuse Catholics of misinterpreting Christ’s words when they are the ones who are twisting his words, while failing to recognize how our relationship with God is in the balance.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Heart of Sinc4f6d4b0-317c-4aad-9fb1-969cbea91d73Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Heart of Sin A sin is not simply breaking the rules. It’s when we say in our hearts, “God, I know what you want and I don’t care. I want what I want.” Fr. Mike makes it abundantly clear that sin is defiance toward God—usually in favor of self-interest. So often, when Catholics talk about sin people see our sense of morality as a set of rules that we arbitrarily follow. Those who criticize the Church’s moral teachings often accuse Catholics of misinterpreting Christ’s words when they are the ones who are twisting his words, while failing to recognize how our relationship with God is in the balance.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

A sin is not simply breaking the rules. It’s when we say in our hearts, “God, I know what you want and I don’t care. I want what I want.” Fr. Mike makes it abundantly clear that sin is defiance toward God—usually in favor of self-interest. So often, when Catholics talk about sin people see our sense of morality as a set of rules that we arbitrarily follow. Those who criticize the Church’s moral teachings often accuse Catholics of misinterpreting Christ’s words when they are the ones who are twisting his words, while failing to recognize how our relationship with God is in the balance.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Heart of Sin0f362c74-5de0-4f7f-acc5-2b4a407e29feThu, 29 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 19 – Sennacherib’s Fall 2 Kings 19

2 Kings 19

full2 Kings 19 – Sennacherib’s Fall f65c8f5d-4803-4471-838d-3da9ba42ce7cThu, 29 Nov 2018 13:30:00 +0000778https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/25/18 Come to the Altar: Kingdom Priesthood Homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King. Don&#39;t waste your priesthood. Jesus is the one eternal High Priest. He has called certain men to participate in His priesthood in a unique way. But He has also extended a share in His priesthood to all believers so that the Father may be glorified and the world redeemed when the sacrifice is offered throughout the world. Mass Readings from November 25, 2018: Daniel 7:13-14 Psalms 93:1, 1-2, 5Revelation 1:5-8 John 18:33-37 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King. Don&#39;t waste your priesthood. Jesus is the one eternal High Priest. He has called certain men to participate in His priesthood in a unique way. But He has also extended a share in His priesthood to all believers so that the Father may be glorified and the world redeemed when the sacrifice is offered throughout the world. Mass Readings from November 25, 2018: Daniel 7:13-14 Psalms 93:1, 1-2, 5Revelation 1:5-8 John 18:33-37 Download the Homily Study

full11/25/18 Come to the Altar: Kingdom Priesthoodf22d39e7-a43d-4cfc-a6c1-8a39128d082aMon, 26 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/25/18 Come to the Altar: Kingdom Priesthood Homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King. Don&#39;t waste your priesthood. Jesus is the one eternal High Priest. He has called certain men to participate in His priesthood in a unique way. But He has also extended a share in His priesthood to all believers so that the Father may be glorified and the world redeemed when the sacrifice is offered throughout the world. Mass Readings from November 25, 2018: Daniel 7:13-14 Psalms 93:1, 1-2, 5Revelation 1:5-8 John 18:33-37 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King. Don&#39;t waste your priesthood. Jesus is the one eternal High Priest. He has called certain men to participate in His priesthood in a unique way. But He has also extended a share in His priesthood to all believers so that the Father may be glorified and the world redeemed when the sacrifice is offered throughout the world. Mass Readings from November 25, 2018: Daniel 7:13-14 Psalms 93:1, 1-2, 5Revelation 1:5-8 John 18:33-37 Download the Homily Study

full11/25/18 Come to the Altar: Kingdom Priesthood98207c10-be55-43ae-8e01-a12fe7890973Mon, 26 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/25/18 Come to the Altar: Kingdom Priesthood Homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King. Don&#39;t waste your priesthood. Jesus is the one eternal High Priest. He has called certain men to participate in His priesthood in a unique way. But He has also extended a share in His priesthood to all believers so that the Father may be glorified and the world redeemed when the sacrifice is offered throughout the world. Mass Readings from November 25, 2018: Daniel 7:13-14 Psalms 93:1, 1-2, 5Revelation 1:5-8 John 18:33-37 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King. Don&#39;t waste your priesthood. Jesus is the one eternal High Priest. He has called certain men to participate in His priesthood in a unique way. But He has also extended a share in His priesthood to all believers so that the Father may be glorified and the world redeemed when the sacrifice is offered throughout the world. Mass Readings from November 25, 2018: Daniel 7:13-14 Psalms 93:1, 1-2, 5Revelation 1:5-8 John 18:33-37 Download the Homily Study

full11/25/18 Come to the Altar: Kingdom Priesthood738842cc-8e78-4372-9817-8aa166010dcfMon, 26 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#81A: The SpiesThe people are ready for the incredible promised land...they've been waiting and are soo close. 12 spies are sent into the land to check it out but only 2 bring back a good report. They all saw the same things, had the same experience, but had very different attitudes about it. Tune in today to hear how we can choose our attitude no matter what our situation because we can remember God's faithfulness and promises.&nbsp; Thanks for listening.&nbsp; To learn more about us, connect, or learn how to be one of our generous supporters follow the LINK to our website below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people are ready for the incredible promised land...they've been waiting and are soo close. 12 spies are sent into the land to check it out but only 2 bring back a good report. They all saw the same things, had the same experience, but had very different attitudes about it. Tune in today to hear how we can choose our attitude no matter what our situation because we can remember God's faithfulness and promises.&nbsp; Thanks for listening.&nbsp; To learn more about us, connect, or learn how to be one of our generous supporters follow the LINK to our website below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#81A: The Spiesf8e7d39c-b732-48f5-8c0f-6ce866895e20Sat, 24 Nov 2018 18:49:02 +0000759https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGiving Thanks is Necessary Fr. Mike says giving thanks is not only good and polite. It’s not just a thoughtful gesture. Giving thanks is necessary. We begin Mass by saying “It is right and just” to give God thanks. Not only that, the priest continues by saying: “It is our duty and salvation always and everywhere to give you thanks.” Our duty and our salvation. We proclaim this every week, and giving thanks is a huge part of the Mass (the very word Eucharist means to give thanks). But do we mean it? Do we give proper thanks to God for the miraculous gifts he has given us to enjoy every day? Our health, sight, hearing, even simply having someone who cares about you, all of these things are blessings we should thank God for because there are many who do not enjoy them.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike says giving thanks is not only good and polite. It’s not just a thoughtful gesture. Giving thanks is necessary. We begin Mass by saying “It is right and just” to give God thanks. Not only that, the priest continues by saying: “It is our duty and salvation always and everywhere to give you thanks.” Our duty and our salvation. We proclaim this every week, and giving thanks is a huge part of the Mass (the very word Eucharist means to give thanks). But do we mean it? Do we give proper thanks to God for the miraculous gifts he has given us to enjoy every day? Our health, sight, hearing, even simply having someone who cares about you, all of these things are blessings we should thank God for because there are many who do not enjoy them.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGiving Thanks is Necessaryca7ce14a-aab4-4bb4-85e6-64293a31586dThu, 22 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGiving Thanks is Necessary Fr. Mike says giving thanks is not only good and polite. It’s not just a thoughtful gesture. Giving thanks is necessary. We begin Mass by saying “It is right and just” to give God thanks. Not only that, the priest continues by saying: “It is our duty and salvation always and everywhere to give you thanks.” Our duty and our salvation. We proclaim this every week, and giving thanks is a huge part of the Mass (the very word Eucharist means to give thanks). But do we mean it? Do we give proper thanks to God for the miraculous gifts he has given us to enjoy every day? Our health, sight, hearing, even simply having someone who cares about you, all of these things are blessings we should thank God for because there are many who do not enjoy them.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike says giving thanks is not only good and polite. It’s not just a thoughtful gesture. Giving thanks is necessary. We begin Mass by saying “It is right and just” to give God thanks. Not only that, the priest continues by saying: “It is our duty and salvation always and everywhere to give you thanks.” Our duty and our salvation. We proclaim this every week, and giving thanks is a huge part of the Mass (the very word Eucharist means to give thanks). But do we mean it? Do we give proper thanks to God for the miraculous gifts he has given us to enjoy every day? Our health, sight, hearing, even simply having someone who cares about you, all of these things are blessings we should thank God for because there are many who do not enjoy them.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGiving Thanks is Necessary844cb975-7f74-445f-95b9-d0295ef1886eThu, 22 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 18 – Hezekiah King of Judah2 Kings 18

2 Kings 18

full2 Kings 18 – Hezekiah King of Judah63417666-a417-45d9-a3d5-7c1dbfe55342Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:30:00 +0000885https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/18/18 Come to the Altar: Learning to Worship Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Not merely witnessing the miracle, but offering the sacrifice. We have to learn the worship of God in a similar way that we need to learn the Word of God. The more we know What we are doing, Who we are offering, Why it is crucial, and When to focus, the more we will be able to do more than watch…we will be able to worship. Mass Readings from November 18, 2018: Daniel 12:1-3 Psalms 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Not merely witnessing the miracle, but offering the sacrifice. We have to learn the worship of God in a similar way that we need to learn the Word of God. The more we know What we are doing, Who we are offering, Why it is crucial, and When to focus, the more we will be able to do more than watch…we will be able to worship. Mass Readings from November 18, 2018: Daniel 12:1-3 Psalms 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32 Download the Homily Study

full11/18/18 Come to the Altar: Learning to Worship754fd932-ccb5-401c-afc2-6b393156477cMon, 19 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/18/18 Come to the Altar: Learning to Worship Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Not merely witnessing the miracle, but offering the sacrifice. We have to learn the worship of God in a similar way that we need to learn the Word of God. The more we know What we are doing, Who we are offering, Why it is crucial, and When to focus, the more we will be able to do more than watch…we will be able to worship. Mass Readings from November 18, 2018: Daniel 12:1-3 Psalms 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Not merely witnessing the miracle, but offering the sacrifice. We have to learn the worship of God in a similar way that we need to learn the Word of God. The more we know What we are doing, Who we are offering, Why it is crucial, and When to focus, the more we will be able to do more than watch…we will be able to worship. Mass Readings from November 18, 2018: Daniel 12:1-3 Psalms 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32 Download the Homily Study

full11/18/18 Come to the Altar: Learning to Worship637a0095-734c-4cac-9fb4-04928cba22b8Mon, 19 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/18/18 Come to the Altar: Learning to Worship Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Not merely witnessing the miracle, but offering the sacrifice. We have to learn the worship of God in a similar way that we need to learn the Word of God. The more we know What we are doing, Who we are offering, Why it is crucial, and When to focus, the more we will be able to do more than watch…we will be able to worship. Mass Readings from November 18, 2018: Daniel 12:1-3 Psalms 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Not merely witnessing the miracle, but offering the sacrifice. We have to learn the worship of God in a similar way that we need to learn the Word of God. The more we know What we are doing, Who we are offering, Why it is crucial, and When to focus, the more we will be able to do more than watch…we will be able to worship. Mass Readings from November 18, 2018: Daniel 12:1-3 Psalms 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32 Download the Homily Study

full11/18/18 Come to the Altar: Learning to Worshipf02326d2-b9fb-4429-9772-139f17582c4cMon, 19 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs it Ever OK to Deny Christ? Fr. Mike answers some hard questions from his #askfrmike inquirers, starting with a question about the controversial book and movie, “Silence”, wherein two renowned Portuguese priests travel to Japan and deny Christ to prevent the suffering of their parishioners. After telling the story, Fr. Mike says if we ever were placed in such a dire situation, the question would not be “What should I do?” but rather, “What is the right thing to do?” Fr. Mike clarifies, “To deny Jesus will always be the wrong thing to do.” Blaming someone for not denying Jesus, and thereby not preventing suffering, is a red herring because it distracts people from the ones truly causing the suffering, the actual torturers. Answering another question from his viewers, Fr. Mike addresses the need to keep a healthy balance between caring for our bodies and caring for our souls. That means putting prayer and time with Jesus before working out.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike answers some hard questions from his #askfrmike inquirers, starting with a question about the controversial book and movie, “Silence”, wherein two renowned Portuguese priests travel to Japan and deny Christ to prevent the suffering of their parishioners. After telling the story, Fr. Mike says if we ever were placed in such a dire situation, the question would not be “What should I do?” but rather, “What is the right thing to do?” Fr. Mike clarifies, “To deny Jesus will always be the wrong thing to do.” Blaming someone for not denying Jesus, and thereby not preventing suffering, is a red herring because it distracts people from the ones truly causing the suffering, the actual torturers. Answering another question from his viewers, Fr. Mike addresses the need to keep a healthy balance between caring for our bodies and caring for our souls. That means putting prayer and time with Jesus before working out.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs it Ever OK to Deny Christ?24114c20-817b-4f1e-a8d9-d0c2ddda05d6Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs it Ever OK to Deny Christ? Fr. Mike answers some hard questions from his #askfrmike inquirers, starting with a question about the controversial book and movie, “Silence”, wherein two renowned Portuguese priests travel to Japan and deny Christ to prevent the suffering of their parishioners. After telling the story, Fr. Mike says if we ever were placed in such a dire situation, the question would not be “What should I do?” but rather, “What is the right thing to do?” Fr. Mike clarifies, “To deny Jesus will always be the wrong thing to do.” Blaming someone for not denying Jesus, and thereby not preventing suffering, is a red herring because it distracts people from the ones truly causing the suffering, the actual torturers. Answering another question from his viewers, Fr. Mike addresses the need to keep a healthy balance between caring for our bodies and caring for our souls. That means putting prayer and time with Jesus before working out.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike answers some hard questions from his #askfrmike inquirers, starting with a question about the controversial book and movie, “Silence”, wherein two renowned Portuguese priests travel to Japan and deny Christ to prevent the suffering of their parishioners. After telling the story, Fr. Mike says if we ever were placed in such a dire situation, the question would not be “What should I do?” but rather, “What is the right thing to do?” Fr. Mike clarifies, “To deny Jesus will always be the wrong thing to do.” Blaming someone for not denying Jesus, and thereby not preventing suffering, is a red herring because it distracts people from the ones truly causing the suffering, the actual torturers. Answering another question from his viewers, Fr. Mike addresses the need to keep a healthy balance between caring for our bodies and caring for our souls. That means putting prayer and time with Jesus before working out.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs it Ever OK to Deny Christ?0c6dea25-a424-48ac-9856-b57e68b613c1Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 17 – Last King of Israel2 Kings 17

2 Kings 17

full2 Kings 17 – Last King of Israeldbade81b-f208-4e17-b3d0-774c7a509894Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:30:00 +0000703https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/11/18 Come to the Altar: Hollow Worship Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Offering first-fruits reveals and increases the depth of trust. The temptation to experience worship as hollow or empty is universal. God’s solution for our hearts is the invitation to offer Him our first-fruits. Sacrifices that are intentional, consequential, and representational have the power to transform our hearts and fill up what might be hollow worship. Mass Readings from November 11, 2018: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalms 146:7, 8-9, 9-10Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Offering first-fruits reveals and increases the depth of trust. The temptation to experience worship as hollow or empty is universal. God’s solution for our hearts is the invitation to offer Him our first-fruits. Sacrifices that are intentional, consequential, and representational have the power to transform our hearts and fill up what might be hollow worship. Mass Readings from November 11, 2018: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalms 146:7, 8-9, 9-10Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44 Download the Homily Study

full11/11/18 Come to the Altar: Hollow Worshipf9ff2201-d872-4783-892e-b3b36c114cbfMon, 12 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/11/18 Come to the Altar: Hollow Worship Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Offering first-fruits reveals and increases the depth of trust. The temptation to experience worship as hollow or empty is universal. God’s solution for our hearts is the invitation to offer Him our first-fruits. Sacrifices that are intentional, consequential, and representational have the power to transform our hearts and fill up what might be hollow worship. Mass Readings from November 11, 2018: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalms 146:7, 8-9, 9-10Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Offering first-fruits reveals and increases the depth of trust. The temptation to experience worship as hollow or empty is universal. God’s solution for our hearts is the invitation to offer Him our first-fruits. Sacrifices that are intentional, consequential, and representational have the power to transform our hearts and fill up what might be hollow worship. Mass Readings from November 11, 2018: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalms 146:7, 8-9, 9-10Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44 Download the Homily Study

full11/11/18 Come to the Altar: Hollow Worship7e3e2708-03e9-4aa4-9039-670e1df994f6Mon, 12 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/11/18 Come to the Altar: Hollow Worship Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Offering first-fruits reveals and increases the depth of trust. The temptation to experience worship as hollow or empty is universal. God’s solution for our hearts is the invitation to offer Him our first-fruits. Sacrifices that are intentional, consequential, and representational have the power to transform our hearts and fill up what might be hollow worship. Mass Readings from November 11, 2018: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalms 146:7, 8-9, 9-10Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Offering first-fruits reveals and increases the depth of trust. The temptation to experience worship as hollow or empty is universal. God’s solution for our hearts is the invitation to offer Him our first-fruits. Sacrifices that are intentional, consequential, and representational have the power to transform our hearts and fill up what might be hollow worship. Mass Readings from November 11, 2018: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalms 146:7, 8-9, 9-10Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44 Download the Homily Study

full11/11/18 Come to the Altar: Hollow Worshipad92e2ab-79e5-4a85-a361-68f88ff5ad86Mon, 12 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#80A: The Parable of the Lost SonOur story today is a beautiful picture of God's love for us! Did you know that God wants us to come to Him when we've messed up? He wants us to ask for forgiveness and say we are sorry. And guess what happens when we do this? Tune in to hear just how amazing His love is for us! To connect with me, simply go to kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story today is a beautiful picture of God's love for us! Did you know that God wants us to come to Him when we've messed up? He wants us to ask for forgiveness and say we are sorry. And guess what happens when we do this? Tune in to hear just how amazing His love is for us! To connect with me, simply go to kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#80A: The Parable of the Lost Son4ef19b1a-aa1c-4c6d-9c25-410d80fae816Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000523https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy We Need Boundaries We all have those people in our lives whom we love, but just ask too much of us. Establishing limitations in relationships can be hard, but we need boundaries. Even Jesus did it when he spent time with just his disciples, or just his apostles; or just Peter, James, and John; or even just his father in heaven. Fr. Mike explains not just why we need boundaries, but how we could do so without coming across as glib or too harsh. He talks about how establishing boundaries will help us more effectively live the Christian life, and even help the one to whom those boundaries apply.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We all have those people in our lives whom we love, but just ask too much of us. Establishing limitations in relationships can be hard, but we need boundaries. Even Jesus did it when he spent time with just his disciples, or just his apostles; or just Peter, James, and John; or even just his father in heaven. Fr. Mike explains not just why we need boundaries, but how we could do so without coming across as glib or too harsh. He talks about how establishing boundaries will help us more effectively live the Christian life, and even help the one to whom those boundaries apply.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy We Need Boundariesfc38ae28-e2e8-4e25-92dc-73f2ad975378Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy We Need Boundaries We all have those people in our lives whom we love, but just ask too much of us. Establishing limitations in relationships can be hard, but we need boundaries. Even Jesus did it when he spent time with just his disciples, or just his apostles; or just Peter, James, and John; or even just his father in heaven. Fr. Mike explains not just why we need boundaries, but how we could do so without coming across as glib or too harsh. He talks about how establishing boundaries will help us more effectively live the Christian life, and even help the one to whom those boundaries apply.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We all have those people in our lives whom we love, but just ask too much of us. Establishing limitations in relationships can be hard, but we need boundaries. Even Jesus did it when he spent time with just his disciples, or just his apostles; or just Peter, James, and John; or even just his father in heaven. Fr. Mike explains not just why we need boundaries, but how we could do so without coming across as glib or too harsh. He talks about how establishing boundaries will help us more effectively live the Christian life, and even help the one to whom those boundaries apply.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy We Need Boundaries5529260b-1e73-4a39-a2a7-d3caa0387e42Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 16 – King Ahaz2 Kings 16

2 Kings 16

full2 Kings 16 – King Ahaz231961ed-a041-4e6a-883f-4d816fe1a4f3Thu, 08 Nov 2018 13:30:00 +0000505https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/04/18 Come to the Altar: Where's Your Altar? Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Not to watch, but to worship. The heart of religion is the worship of God. And the heart of worship is always sacrifice; a gift that is poured out on the altar. Where is your gift being poured out? Where is your altar? Mass Readings from November 04, 2018: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Not to watch, but to worship. The heart of religion is the worship of God. And the heart of worship is always sacrifice; a gift that is poured out on the altar. Where is your gift being poured out? Where is your altar? Mass Readings from November 04, 2018: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34 Download the Homily Study

full11/04/18 Come to the Altar: Where's Your Altar? 246253fe-1860-48a4-b9a5-2a2717872b69Mon, 05 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/04/18 Come to the Altar: Where's Your Altar? Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Not to watch, but to worship. The heart of religion is the worship of God. And the heart of worship is always sacrifice; a gift that is poured out on the altar. Where is your gift being poured out? Where is your altar? Mass Readings from November 04, 2018: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Not to watch, but to worship. The heart of religion is the worship of God. And the heart of worship is always sacrifice; a gift that is poured out on the altar. Where is your gift being poured out? Where is your altar? Mass Readings from November 04, 2018: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34 Download the Homily Study

full11/04/18 Come to the Altar: Where's Your Altar? 39d8dd4c-2605-49e3-8f71-ee09368566a1Mon, 05 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTags11/04/18 Come to the Altar: Where's Your Altar? Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Not to watch, but to worship. The heart of religion is the worship of God. And the heart of worship is always sacrifice; a gift that is poured out on the altar. Where is your gift being poured out? Where is your altar? Mass Readings from November 04, 2018: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Not to watch, but to worship. The heart of religion is the worship of God. And the heart of worship is always sacrifice; a gift that is poured out on the altar. Where is your gift being poured out? Where is your altar? Mass Readings from November 04, 2018: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalms 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34 Download the Homily Study

full11/04/18 Come to the Altar: Where's Your Altar? 599fa3d0-37d0-4e85-8277-88fe2ac0398aMon, 05 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -06000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDon't Have Any Friends? We use the term “friend” loosely, introducing casual acquaintances as “My friends Lucy and John.” But what is friendship, really? Fr. Mike uses Aristotle’s three kinds of friendship—pleasant friendships, useful friendships, and virtuous friendships—as guidelines. While all three can be good, the first two can end up being flimsy and fleeting; but the third kind, virtuous friendships, really get to the heart of what good friends are to us. They are on the same mission, they have many of the same goals, we can even kind of see another self within these friends. Fr. Mike emphasizes the need for us to have more of these kinds of friendships, saying that if we don’t think they matter we may just be distracting ourselves from our loneliness. Don&#39;t forget to check out Fr. Mike’s newest project Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike (https://bit.ly/2PmpYzw), a feature-packed teacher’s guide designed to accompany Fr. Mike’s most popular videos, presented on a convenient DVD. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We use the term “friend” loosely, introducing casual acquaintances as “My friends Lucy and John.” But what is friendship, really? Fr. Mike uses Aristotle’s three kinds of friendship—pleasant friendships, useful friendships, and virtuous friendships—as guidelines. While all three can be good, the first two can end up being flimsy and fleeting; but the third kind, virtuous friendships, really get to the heart of what good friends are to us. They are on the same mission, they have many of the same goals, we can even kind of see another self within these friends. Fr. Mike emphasizes the need for us to have more of these kinds of friendships, saying that if we don’t think they matter we may just be distracting ourselves from our loneliness. Don&#39;t forget to check out Fr. Mike’s newest project Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike (https://bit.ly/2PmpYzw), a feature-packed teacher’s guide designed to accompany Fr. Mike’s most popular videos, presented on a convenient DVD. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDon't Have Any Friends?809e1d52-c719-4076-8082-da320276bdafThu, 01 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDon't Have Any Friends? We use the term “friend” loosely, introducing casual acquaintances as “My friends Lucy and John.” But what is friendship, really? Fr. Mike uses Aristotle’s three kinds of friendship—pleasant friendships, useful friendships, and virtuous friendships—as guidelines. While all three can be good, the first two can end up being flimsy and fleeting; but the third kind, virtuous friendships, really get to the heart of what good friends are to us. They are on the same mission, they have many of the same goals, we can even kind of see another self within these friends. Fr. Mike emphasizes the need for us to have more of these kinds of friendships, saying that if we don’t think they matter we may just be distracting ourselves from our loneliness. Don&#39;t forget to check out Fr. Mike’s newest project Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike (https://bit.ly/2PmpYzw), a feature-packed teacher’s guide designed to accompany Fr. Mike’s most popular videos, presented on a convenient DVD. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We use the term “friend” loosely, introducing casual acquaintances as “My friends Lucy and John.” But what is friendship, really? Fr. Mike uses Aristotle’s three kinds of friendship—pleasant friendships, useful friendships, and virtuous friendships—as guidelines. While all three can be good, the first two can end up being flimsy and fleeting; but the third kind, virtuous friendships, really get to the heart of what good friends are to us. They are on the same mission, they have many of the same goals, we can even kind of see another self within these friends. Fr. Mike emphasizes the need for us to have more of these kinds of friendships, saying that if we don’t think they matter we may just be distracting ourselves from our loneliness. Don&#39;t forget to check out Fr. Mike’s newest project Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike (https://bit.ly/2PmpYzw), a feature-packed teacher’s guide designed to accompany Fr. Mike’s most popular videos, presented on a convenient DVD. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDon't Have Any Friends?93256cf7-0f37-49f1-a2ab-8318f561f618Thu, 01 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 15 – 7 Kings2 Kings 15

2 Kings 15

full2 Kings 15 – 7 Kings4ecda466-5835-4c31-955a-b02adf751546Thu, 01 Nov 2018 12:30:00 +0000864https://216.73.216.191/allTags#79A: Your Words Matter&nbsp;Sticks and stones may break my bones but WORDS can never hurt me. We've all heard this before but I think most of us have also felt the sting from words before. Tune in to hear what the Bible says about the power of our tongue, our words. What we say matters! Enjoy listening to your child answer the questions at the end. Gain insight on what they've learned, experienced, and how to apply this Bible story. Thank you for listening! To connect with me, go to kbspodcast.com &nbsp; See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

&nbsp;Sticks and stones may break my bones but WORDS can never hurt me. We've all heard this before but I think most of us have also felt the sting from words before. Tune in to hear what the Bible says about the power of our tongue, our words. What we say matters! Enjoy listening to your child answer the questions at the end. Gain insight on what they've learned, experienced, and how to apply this Bible story. Thank you for listening! To connect with me, go to kbspodcast.com &nbsp; See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#79A: Your Words Matter45cc885a-26d0-4c22-9a49-3ec0d5b1df90Sun, 28 Oct 2018 23:00:00 +0000513https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/28/18 Rivals: Rival Voices Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We do not conquer our rivals, we are called out from beneath their power. The voices around us shape us. Some voices shape us more powerfully and more negatively than others. These rival voices fashion a lens through which we see the world. They can rob us of peace, joy, and Christ place in our heart. But to take courage, get up, Jesus is calling you. Mass Readings from October 28, 2018: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalms 126:1-6Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We do not conquer our rivals, we are called out from beneath their power. The voices around us shape us. Some voices shape us more powerfully and more negatively than others. These rival voices fashion a lens through which we see the world. They can rob us of peace, joy, and Christ place in our heart. But to take courage, get up, Jesus is calling you. Mass Readings from October 28, 2018: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalms 126:1-6Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52 Download the Homily Study

full10/28/18 Rivals: Rival Voices422b5199-bdb8-4793-a7c5-0f2d296d1005Sun, 28 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/28/18 Rivals: Rival Voices Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We do not conquer our rivals, we are called out from beneath their power. The voices around us shape us. Some voices shape us more powerfully and more negatively than others. These rival voices fashion a lens through which we see the world. They can rob us of peace, joy, and Christ place in our heart. But to take courage, get up, Jesus is calling you. Mass Readings from October 28, 2018: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalms 126:1-6Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We do not conquer our rivals, we are called out from beneath their power. The voices around us shape us. Some voices shape us more powerfully and more negatively than others. These rival voices fashion a lens through which we see the world. They can rob us of peace, joy, and Christ place in our heart. But to take courage, get up, Jesus is calling you. Mass Readings from October 28, 2018: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalms 126:1-6Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52 Download the Homily Study

full10/28/18 Rivals: Rival Voices3df6f968-ade0-497a-9d02-f649fcf6ca15Sun, 28 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/28/18 Rivals: Rival Voices Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We do not conquer our rivals, we are called out from beneath their power. The voices around us shape us. Some voices shape us more powerfully and more negatively than others. These rival voices fashion a lens through which we see the world. They can rob us of peace, joy, and Christ place in our heart. But to take courage, get up, Jesus is calling you. Mass Readings from October 28, 2018: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalms 126:1-6Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We do not conquer our rivals, we are called out from beneath their power. The voices around us shape us. Some voices shape us more powerfully and more negatively than others. These rival voices fashion a lens through which we see the world. They can rob us of peace, joy, and Christ place in our heart. But to take courage, get up, Jesus is calling you. Mass Readings from October 28, 2018: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalms 126:1-6Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52 Download the Homily Study

full10/28/18 Rivals: Rival Voicesf33e9cb9-f45c-41ae-93f9-ba8e9ae162afSun, 28 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReminder: God Loves You Father Mike Schmitz forgot to say one thing in his video “We’re Not Just Cosmic Accidents” – God loves you. In his previous video Fr. Mike made comments on The Greatest Showman song “This is Me”. To elaborate on his original message, he quotes Pope Benedict XVI, saying, “Until I am accepted and loved by another, I cannot accept and love myself. But even then the sense is fragile, because all human acceptance is fragile. Ultimately, we need a sense of being accepted unconditionally. Only if God accepts me and I have become convinced of this, do I know definitely it is good that I exist.” As Romans Chapter 5 states, “God proved his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike Schmitz forgot to say one thing in his video “We’re Not Just Cosmic Accidents” – God loves you. In his previous video Fr. Mike made comments on The Greatest Showman song “This is Me”. To elaborate on his original message, he quotes Pope Benedict XVI, saying, “Until I am accepted and loved by another, I cannot accept and love myself. But even then the sense is fragile, because all human acceptance is fragile. Ultimately, we need a sense of being accepted unconditionally. Only if God accepts me and I have become convinced of this, do I know definitely it is good that I exist.” As Romans Chapter 5 states, “God proved his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullReminder: God Loves You66ae7616-4504-426f-bda5-4f7cb7b26e73Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReminder: God Loves You Father Mike Schmitz forgot to say one thing in his video “We’re Not Just Cosmic Accidents” – God loves you. In his previous video Fr. Mike made comments on The Greatest Showman song “This is Me”. To elaborate on his original message, he quotes Pope Benedict XVI, saying, “Until I am accepted and loved by another, I cannot accept and love myself. But even then the sense is fragile, because all human acceptance is fragile. Ultimately, we need a sense of being accepted unconditionally. Only if God accepts me and I have become convinced of this, do I know definitely it is good that I exist.” As Romans Chapter 5 states, “God proved his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike Schmitz forgot to say one thing in his video “We’re Not Just Cosmic Accidents” – God loves you. In his previous video Fr. Mike made comments on The Greatest Showman song “This is Me”. To elaborate on his original message, he quotes Pope Benedict XVI, saying, “Until I am accepted and loved by another, I cannot accept and love myself. But even then the sense is fragile, because all human acceptance is fragile. Ultimately, we need a sense of being accepted unconditionally. Only if God accepts me and I have become convinced of this, do I know definitely it is good that I exist.” As Romans Chapter 5 states, “God proved his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullReminder: God Loves Youcaf2f4c3-f1a2-4c9c-bbf7-867af58ca0cbThu, 25 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 14 – Amaziah and Jeroboam II2 Kings 14

2 Kings 14

full2 Kings 14 – Amaziah and Jeroboam IIa14e45b3-364d-4863-845c-8517a2263c8dThu, 25 Oct 2018 12:30:00 +0000662https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/21/18 Rivals: The Rival of Control Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What do I have to do to get what I want? So much of our lives can be marked by the desire to control…or the fear of losing control. The rival of control can dominate. And the trust of praise and surrender can liberate. Mass Readings from October 21, 2018: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-20, 22Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What do I have to do to get what I want? So much of our lives can be marked by the desire to control…or the fear of losing control. The rival of control can dominate. And the trust of praise and surrender can liberate. Mass Readings from October 21, 2018: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-20, 22Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45 Download the Homily Study

full10/21/18 Rivals: The Rival of Controlddaeb78a-9fe8-4fee-ba32-b5c04272b583Mon, 22 Oct 2018 01:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/21/18 Rivals: The Rival of Control Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What do I have to do to get what I want? So much of our lives can be marked by the desire to control…or the fear of losing control. The rival of control can dominate. And the trust of praise and surrender can liberate. Mass Readings from October 21, 2018: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-20, 22Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What do I have to do to get what I want? So much of our lives can be marked by the desire to control…or the fear of losing control. The rival of control can dominate. And the trust of praise and surrender can liberate. Mass Readings from October 21, 2018: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-20, 22Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45 Download the Homily Study

full10/21/18 Rivals: The Rival of Controlaf693a41-6811-444d-a71f-2df108201934Mon, 22 Oct 2018 01:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/21/18 Rivals: The Rival of Control Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What do I have to do to get what I want? So much of our lives can be marked by the desire to control…or the fear of losing control. The rival of control can dominate. And the trust of praise and surrender can liberate. Mass Readings from October 21, 2018: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-20, 22Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What do I have to do to get what I want? So much of our lives can be marked by the desire to control…or the fear of losing control. The rival of control can dominate. And the trust of praise and surrender can liberate. Mass Readings from October 21, 2018: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-20, 22Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45 Download the Homily Study

full10/21/18 Rivals: The Rival of Control5e7a7c18-ee73-48e7-b4e5-3e9be39f964bMon, 22 Oct 2018 01:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBuilding Healthy Relationships Fr. Mike shares three things that will help you build healthy relationships. If a couple wants to get married, that’s something we should celebrate. However, that doesn’t mean we should blindly encourage them no matter what, and offer cliche advice like, “You’re in love, and that’s all that matters,” or “Do what you heart tells you.” No matter how convincing a couple’s love for each other seems, there are some things that always need to be considered, especially in young relationships between two people who want to rush into marriage. When it comes to relationships, there are three things Fr. Mike says to keep in mind: 1) There are some things only time can reveal 2) Let your relationship be the actual age it is 3) Learn how to make decisions togetherSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike shares three things that will help you build healthy relationships. If a couple wants to get married, that’s something we should celebrate. However, that doesn’t mean we should blindly encourage them no matter what, and offer cliche advice like, “You’re in love, and that’s all that matters,” or “Do what you heart tells you.” No matter how convincing a couple’s love for each other seems, there are some things that always need to be considered, especially in young relationships between two people who want to rush into marriage. When it comes to relationships, there are three things Fr. Mike says to keep in mind: 1) There are some things only time can reveal 2) Let your relationship be the actual age it is 3) Learn how to make decisions togetherSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBuilding Healthy Relationships122c4a78-126a-4376-bfed-0da1cdc08269Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBuilding Healthy Relationships Fr. Mike shares three things that will help you build healthy relationships. If a couple wants to get married, that’s something we should celebrate. However, that doesn’t mean we should blindly encourage them no matter what, and offer cliche advice like, “You’re in love, and that’s all that matters,” or “Do what you heart tells you.” No matter how convincing a couple’s love for each other seems, there are some things that always need to be considered, especially in young relationships between two people who want to rush into marriage. When it comes to relationships, there are three things Fr. Mike says to keep in mind: 1) There are some things only time can reveal 2) Let your relationship be the actual age it is 3) Learn how to make decisions togetherSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike shares three things that will help you build healthy relationships. If a couple wants to get married, that’s something we should celebrate. However, that doesn’t mean we should blindly encourage them no matter what, and offer cliche advice like, “You’re in love, and that’s all that matters,” or “Do what you heart tells you.” No matter how convincing a couple’s love for each other seems, there are some things that always need to be considered, especially in young relationships between two people who want to rush into marriage. When it comes to relationships, there are three things Fr. Mike says to keep in mind: 1) There are some things only time can reveal 2) Let your relationship be the actual age it is 3) Learn how to make decisions togetherSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBuilding Healthy Relationships281db7bd-ad61-49a1-b59a-eb44cab419a6Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 13 – Jehoahaz and Jehoash2 Kings 13

2 Kings 13

full2 Kings 13 – Jehoahaz and Jehoash9bbd323d-f2da-41ba-802d-e5eeb7ea1792Thu, 18 Oct 2018 12:30:00 +0000647https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/14/18 Rivals: The Reason is the Rival Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has an absolute claim on your heart. What is the reason you won&#39;t give it to Him? There is a clear difference between a reason and an excuse. Excuses are not acceptable answers, but there are times when even “good reasons” fail to be “good enough”. Mass Readings from October 14, 2018: Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalms 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has an absolute claim on your heart. What is the reason you won&#39;t give it to Him? There is a clear difference between a reason and an excuse. Excuses are not acceptable answers, but there are times when even “good reasons” fail to be “good enough”. Mass Readings from October 14, 2018: Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalms 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30 Download the Homily Study

full10/14/18 Rivals: The Reason is the Rival3a1352ec-32a1-479b-abc7-070333502e91Mon, 15 Oct 2018 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/14/18 Rivals: The Reason is the Rival Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has an absolute claim on your heart. What is the reason you won&#39;t give it to Him? There is a clear difference between a reason and an excuse. Excuses are not acceptable answers, but there are times when even “good reasons” fail to be “good enough”. Mass Readings from October 14, 2018: Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalms 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has an absolute claim on your heart. What is the reason you won&#39;t give it to Him? There is a clear difference between a reason and an excuse. Excuses are not acceptable answers, but there are times when even “good reasons” fail to be “good enough”. Mass Readings from October 14, 2018: Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalms 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30 Download the Homily Study

full10/14/18 Rivals: The Reason is the Rival2a4a705b-ec02-40b3-9b6e-7fa30ce12dbfMon, 15 Oct 2018 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/14/18 Rivals: The Reason is the Rival Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has an absolute claim on your heart. What is the reason you won&#39;t give it to Him? There is a clear difference between a reason and an excuse. Excuses are not acceptable answers, but there are times when even “good reasons” fail to be “good enough”. Mass Readings from October 14, 2018: Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalms 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. God has an absolute claim on your heart. What is the reason you won&#39;t give it to Him? There is a clear difference between a reason and an excuse. Excuses are not acceptable answers, but there are times when even “good reasons” fail to be “good enough”. Mass Readings from October 14, 2018: Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalms 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30 Download the Homily Study

full10/14/18 Rivals: The Reason is the Rivaldf683ddb-e325-4f63-b0e4-34a03a722e58Mon, 15 Oct 2018 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#78A: Naaman's Chicken PoxHave you been frustrated when things have not gone how YOU thought they would? Yep, I think we have all felt this before. Join us today to hear how Naaman experienced this. He learns that even though things went differently than HE had planned, God had a much better plan. Just because something is simple does not mean it is not important... Just because things don't happen the way you want them to, does not mean God is not there. Listen to our story today to be reminded that God always has a plan....we can trust HIS plan b/c HE is a good, good Father! &nbsp; To connect with us or learn how to support this ministry please click the link: &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you been frustrated when things have not gone how YOU thought they would? Yep, I think we have all felt this before. Join us today to hear how Naaman experienced this. He learns that even though things went differently than HE had planned, God had a much better plan. Just because something is simple does not mean it is not important... Just because things don't happen the way you want them to, does not mean God is not there. Listen to our story today to be reminded that God always has a plan....we can trust HIS plan b/c HE is a good, good Father! &nbsp; To connect with us or learn how to support this ministry please click the link: &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#78A: Naaman's Chicken Poxc53de954-961d-412a-a631-9ac5096e9cb2Sun, 14 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0000710https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFarmer, Priest, and Martyr Blessed Father Stanley Rother was a farmer, priest, and martyr from Oklahoma who found a way to give everything to the Lord, even his greatest struggles and disappointments, because he knew nothing is wasted when given to God. Fr. Mike tells Father Rother’s story, and shows what we can learn from the undying love for Jesus this American farmer had. Fr. Mike encourages, no matter what hardships you’re dealing with, give them to God and your story will give him glory; bringing your life to fulfillment in the process.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Blessed Father Stanley Rother was a farmer, priest, and martyr from Oklahoma who found a way to give everything to the Lord, even his greatest struggles and disappointments, because he knew nothing is wasted when given to God. Fr. Mike tells Father Rother’s story, and shows what we can learn from the undying love for Jesus this American farmer had. Fr. Mike encourages, no matter what hardships you’re dealing with, give them to God and your story will give him glory; bringing your life to fulfillment in the process.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFarmer, Priest, and Martyr9f7d6cba-441d-4c83-9fe5-4f7233963c9bThu, 11 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFarmer, Priest, and Martyr Blessed Father Stanley Rother was a farmer, priest, and martyr from Oklahoma who found a way to give everything to the Lord, even his greatest struggles and disappointments, because he knew nothing is wasted when given to God. Fr. Mike tells Father Rother’s story, and shows what we can learn from the undying love for Jesus this American farmer had. Fr. Mike encourages, no matter what hardships you’re dealing with, give them to God and your story will give him glory; bringing your life to fulfillment in the process.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Blessed Father Stanley Rother was a farmer, priest, and martyr from Oklahoma who found a way to give everything to the Lord, even his greatest struggles and disappointments, because he knew nothing is wasted when given to God. Fr. Mike tells Father Rother’s story, and shows what we can learn from the undying love for Jesus this American farmer had. Fr. Mike encourages, no matter what hardships you’re dealing with, give them to God and your story will give him glory; bringing your life to fulfillment in the process.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFarmer, Priest, and Martyr33981b9b-e8d4-471c-9bbf-f3dce0f1c11eThu, 11 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 12 – Joash Repairs the Temple2 Kings 12

2 Kings 12

full2 Kings 12 – Joash Repairs the Temple2a81381c-2381-4ecb-b9dd-2c678eacfe2fThu, 11 Oct 2018 12:30:00 +0000504https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/07/18 Rivals: All or Nothing Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are some relationships that do not tolerate rivals. There are only two kinds of relationships that get to a point where it is “all…or nothing”: Romantic relationships and our relationship with Jesus. If we say “all”, that carries with it some consequences. Namely, all of our heart must belong to the other. Mass Readings from October 7, 2018: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalms 128:1-6Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are some relationships that do not tolerate rivals. There are only two kinds of relationships that get to a point where it is “all…or nothing”: Romantic relationships and our relationship with Jesus. If we say “all”, that carries with it some consequences. Namely, all of our heart must belong to the other. Mass Readings from October 7, 2018: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalms 128:1-6Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16 Download the Homily Study

full10/07/18 Rivals: All or Nothing56f55425-96a4-495f-ac50-60012c6e19d7Mon, 08 Oct 2018 19:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/07/18 Rivals: All or Nothing Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are some relationships that do not tolerate rivals. There are only two kinds of relationships that get to a point where it is “all…or nothing”: Romantic relationships and our relationship with Jesus. If we say “all”, that carries with it some consequences. Namely, all of our heart must belong to the other. Mass Readings from October 7, 2018: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalms 128:1-6Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are some relationships that do not tolerate rivals. There are only two kinds of relationships that get to a point where it is “all…or nothing”: Romantic relationships and our relationship with Jesus. If we say “all”, that carries with it some consequences. Namely, all of our heart must belong to the other. Mass Readings from October 7, 2018: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalms 128:1-6Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16 Download the Homily Study

full10/07/18 Rivals: All or Nothing6da0eada-2023-4897-b341-45693c0af6dcMon, 08 Oct 2018 19:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags10/07/18 Rivals: All or Nothing Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are some relationships that do not tolerate rivals. There are only two kinds of relationships that get to a point where it is “all…or nothing”: Romantic relationships and our relationship with Jesus. If we say “all”, that carries with it some consequences. Namely, all of our heart must belong to the other. Mass Readings from October 7, 2018: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalms 128:1-6Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16 Download the Homily Study

Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are some relationships that do not tolerate rivals. There are only two kinds of relationships that get to a point where it is “all…or nothing”: Romantic relationships and our relationship with Jesus. If we say “all”, that carries with it some consequences. Namely, all of our heart must belong to the other. Mass Readings from October 7, 2018: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalms 128:1-6Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16 Download the Homily Study

full10/07/18 Rivals: All or Nothing698196d2-86ef-41f9-805f-588b7c13ea4fMon, 08 Oct 2018 19:15:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWe Are Not Cosmic Accidents Without our dignity that comes from God, we are just cosmic accidents. This is a humbling realization, but one that can also be empowering. Fr. Mike says we often misunderstand humility because we think it involves thinking less of ourselves. What it really involves is greater focus on God’s power and goodness, because he is the source of whatever power and goodness we have. As C.S. Lewis wrote, “A really humble man will not be thinking about humility. He will not be thinking about himself at all.” For more on C.S. Lewis, check out this article, C. S. Lewis on Humility, by Dr. Andrew Swafford.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Without our dignity that comes from God, we are just cosmic accidents. This is a humbling realization, but one that can also be empowering. Fr. Mike says we often misunderstand humility because we think it involves thinking less of ourselves. What it really involves is greater focus on God’s power and goodness, because he is the source of whatever power and goodness we have. As C.S. Lewis wrote, “A really humble man will not be thinking about humility. He will not be thinking about himself at all.” For more on C.S. Lewis, check out this article, C. S. Lewis on Humility, by Dr. Andrew Swafford.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWe Are Not Cosmic Accidentsf3891cfe-90d9-42a9-83aa-83d59b4511d9Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWe Are Not Cosmic Accidents Without our dignity that comes from God, we are just cosmic accidents. This is a humbling realization, but one that can also be empowering. Fr. Mike says we often misunderstand humility because we think it involves thinking less of ourselves. What it really involves is greater focus on God’s power and goodness, because he is the source of whatever power and goodness we have. As C.S. Lewis wrote, “A really humble man will not be thinking about humility. He will not be thinking about himself at all.” For more on C.S. Lewis, check out this article, C. S. Lewis on Humility, by Dr. Andrew Swafford.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Without our dignity that comes from God, we are just cosmic accidents. This is a humbling realization, but one that can also be empowering. Fr. Mike says we often misunderstand humility because we think it involves thinking less of ourselves. What it really involves is greater focus on God’s power and goodness, because he is the source of whatever power and goodness we have. As C.S. Lewis wrote, “A really humble man will not be thinking about humility. He will not be thinking about himself at all.” For more on C.S. Lewis, check out this article, C. S. Lewis on Humility, by Dr. Andrew Swafford.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWe Are Not Cosmic Accidents13079960-ae1c-44a0-97fe-3c50c5e6ee1cThu, 04 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 11 – Athaliah and Joash2 Kings 11

2 Kings 11

full2 Kings 11 – Athaliah and Joash3bff0928-56bd-4df2-b934-1d667a20da09Thu, 04 Oct 2018 12:30:00 +0000522https://216.73.216.191/allTags#77A: Trumpets, Torches, & the Impossible Battle; Gideon part 2Gideon is ready to fight...but wait...God wants him to take even LESS men to battle! HUH? This does not seem to make sense. Now it seems like it will be impossible to win. Tune in to hear how God shines when something seems impossible. Hear how He shows up so people come to know him and remember, He does the same thing in your very own life too. Whatever you are facing today that may seem REALLY hard..well you can remember that God is with you always just as He was with Gideon. &nbsp;Make sure to listen to the apply section at the end to spark some good conversations between you and your child.&nbsp; &nbsp; Check out our website to connect with us or help support this ministry. Link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gideon is ready to fight...but wait...God wants him to take even LESS men to battle! HUH? This does not seem to make sense. Now it seems like it will be impossible to win. Tune in to hear how God shines when something seems impossible. Hear how He shows up so people come to know him and remember, He does the same thing in your very own life too. Whatever you are facing today that may seem REALLY hard..well you can remember that God is with you always just as He was with Gideon. &nbsp;Make sure to listen to the apply section at the end to spark some good conversations between you and your child.&nbsp; &nbsp; Check out our website to connect with us or help support this ministry. Link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#77A: Trumpets, Torches, & the Impossible Battle; Gideon part 210965590-7fdc-41f0-8932-f07afaac8f03Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:03:57 +0000813https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Joy is More Christian Than Happiness Happiness is circumstantial. In fact, the word has the same root as the word “happenstance”. And yet, despite how fickle it is, many of us base our lives on the pursuit of happiness. Joy, on the other hand, is the abiding and pervasive sense of well-being. Fr. Mike explains that joy is, as G.K. Chesterton wrote, “the gigantic secret of the Christian.” The Christian understands that God knows his name, loves him, and is here with him now. This never changes, and it is what gives the Christian a perpetual joy to which happiness cannot compare.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Happiness is circumstantial. In fact, the word has the same root as the word “happenstance”. And yet, despite how fickle it is, many of us base our lives on the pursuit of happiness. Joy, on the other hand, is the abiding and pervasive sense of well-being. Fr. Mike explains that joy is, as G.K. Chesterton wrote, “the gigantic secret of the Christian.” The Christian understands that God knows his name, loves him, and is here with him now. This never changes, and it is what gives the Christian a perpetual joy to which happiness cannot compare.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Joy is More Christian Than Happiness721340b0-b077-44bb-848f-efb37d0859c4Thu, 27 Sep 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Joy is More Christian Than Happiness Happiness is circumstantial. In fact, the word has the same root as the word “happenstance”. And yet, despite how fickle it is, many of us base our lives on the pursuit of happiness. Joy, on the other hand, is the abiding and pervasive sense of well-being. Fr. Mike explains that joy is, as G.K. Chesterton wrote, “the gigantic secret of the Christian.” The Christian understands that God knows his name, loves him, and is here with him now. This never changes, and it is what gives the Christian a perpetual joy to which happiness cannot compare.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Happiness is circumstantial. In fact, the word has the same root as the word “happenstance”. And yet, despite how fickle it is, many of us base our lives on the pursuit of happiness. Joy, on the other hand, is the abiding and pervasive sense of well-being. Fr. Mike explains that joy is, as G.K. Chesterton wrote, “the gigantic secret of the Christian.” The Christian understands that God knows his name, loves him, and is here with him now. This never changes, and it is what gives the Christian a perpetual joy to which happiness cannot compare.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Joy is More Christian Than Happiness841a5ce9-4c51-4442-a4b4-081f6d5f4bb0Thu, 27 Sep 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 10 – Baal Worship Ended2 Kings 10

2 Kings 10

full2 Kings 10 – Baal Worship Endedc1f28be0-1022-4108-9acc-db51332f0023Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:30:00 +0000634https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 9 – King Jehu2 Kings 9

2 Kings 9

full2 Kings 9 – King Jehu0635ac68-3ca7-4c29-8e81-9f0bac4dbc95Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:30:00 +0000680https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Mass Feels like Going Through the Motions The Karate Kid didn’t know waxing a car would teach him karate, but Miyagi knew. In a similar way the Church, in her wisdom, teaches us certain motions—kneeling at Mass, making the sign of the Cross, etcetera—so we may learn the deeper virtues that will lead us to holiness. In this video, Fr. Mike encourages us to keep going through the motions, if that’s all it feels like we’re doing at Mass, because it’s in times of desolation that our faith grows the most. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Karate Kid didn’t know waxing a car would teach him karate, but Miyagi knew. In a similar way the Church, in her wisdom, teaches us certain motions—kneeling at Mass, making the sign of the Cross, etcetera—so we may learn the deeper virtues that will lead us to holiness. In this video, Fr. Mike encourages us to keep going through the motions, if that’s all it feels like we’re doing at Mass, because it’s in times of desolation that our faith grows the most. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Mass Feels like Going Through the Motions42b66e71-c8ed-4088-9493-2b66b6d0863fThu, 20 Sep 2018 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhen Mass Feels like Going Through the Motions The Karate Kid didn’t know waxing a car would teach him karate, but Miyagi knew. In a similar way the Church, in her wisdom, teaches us certain motions—kneeling at Mass, making the sign of the Cross, etcetera—so we may learn the deeper virtues that will lead us to holiness. In this video, Fr. Mike encourages us to keep going through the motions, if that’s all it feels like we’re doing at Mass, because it’s in times of desolation that our faith grows the most. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Karate Kid didn’t know waxing a car would teach him karate, but Miyagi knew. In a similar way the Church, in her wisdom, teaches us certain motions—kneeling at Mass, making the sign of the Cross, etcetera—so we may learn the deeper virtues that will lead us to holiness. In this video, Fr. Mike encourages us to keep going through the motions, if that’s all it feels like we’re doing at Mass, because it’s in times of desolation that our faith grows the most. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhen Mass Feels like Going Through the Motionsd4749b26-e84a-44b5-88c1-c50130c3fd6eThu, 20 Sep 2018 03:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#76A: Gideon you are NOT alone; Part 1Things are not going well for Gideon and his people. Gideon is hiding, threshing wheat in secret when he is told that HE will be used to help save his people. He doesn't look or act like your typical super hero but tune in to hear how God will use him. Listen to hear how we can talk to God about ANYTHING. Learn how God will be with us just like he is with Gideon.  Enjoy the apply section at the end. I hope that it helps facilitate good conversation between you and your children.  Thanks for tuning in and please check out our website to learn more or connect with us: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things are not going well for Gideon and his people. Gideon is hiding, threshing wheat in secret when he is told that HE will be used to help save his people. He doesn't look or act like your typical super hero but tune in to hear how God will use him. Listen to hear how we can talk to God about ANYTHING. Learn how God will be with us just like he is with Gideon.  Enjoy the apply section at the end. I hope that it helps facilitate good conversation between you and your children.  Thanks for tuning in and please check out our website to learn more or connect with us: https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#76A: Gideon you are NOT alone; Part 17d2819a9-0b7f-4152-a577-c2c361518716Sun, 16 Sep 2018 12:17:18 +0000797https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo Catholics Have to Respect Everyone? Sometimes it can be hard to respect the character of a person you really don’t like. That’s no problem, says Fr. Mike, because you can still respect them as a human being and—if they are in a position of authority—you can still respect their position. Not everyone in our lives is going to earn the kind of respect that Fr. Mike would equate with trust. Those who have a respectable character will earn that trust though, and that’s the kind of person we should strive to be in other people’s lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes it can be hard to respect the character of a person you really don’t like. That’s no problem, says Fr. Mike, because you can still respect them as a human being and—if they are in a position of authority—you can still respect their position. Not everyone in our lives is going to earn the kind of respect that Fr. Mike would equate with trust. Those who have a respectable character will earn that trust though, and that’s the kind of person we should strive to be in other people’s lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo Catholics Have to Respect Everyone?83c8e3fd-d0cc-45dc-804a-37646a122f04Fri, 14 Sep 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo Catholics Have to Respect Everyone? Sometimes it can be hard to respect the character of a person you really don’t like. That’s no problem, says Fr. Mike, because you can still respect them as a human being and—if they are in a position of authority—you can still respect their position. Not everyone in our lives is going to earn the kind of respect that Fr. Mike would equate with trust. Those who have a respectable character will earn that trust though, and that’s the kind of person we should strive to be in other people’s lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes it can be hard to respect the character of a person you really don’t like. That’s no problem, says Fr. Mike, because you can still respect them as a human being and—if they are in a position of authority—you can still respect their position. Not everyone in our lives is going to earn the kind of respect that Fr. Mike would equate with trust. Those who have a respectable character will earn that trust though, and that’s the kind of person we should strive to be in other people’s lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo Catholics Have to Respect Everyone?b4ff68b6-638b-4840-8b3e-3cd7739d4ed8Fri, 14 Sep 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 8 – Ben-Hadad Murdered2 Kings 8

2 Kings 8

full2 Kings 8 – Ben-Hadad Murderedb63aadb4-a704-450b-89cc-c53c76670c0dThu, 13 Sep 2018 12:30:00 +0000635https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFaith is Not Something You Can Lose Sure, there are times when it’s just hard to believe what the Catholic Faith tells us, but when someone says “I’m losing my faith,” or “I lost my faith,” there’s something much more serious going on there. Fr. Mike examines this problem, but emphasizes that we actually can’t lose faith because it’s a gift from God. We can use that gift wrongly and put it into what Fr. Mike calls “God’s chief rivals” or, in other words, idols; but the faith is still there and we can still put it in God if we simply choose to. Maybe God is giving you the gift of faith right now, and maybe you just have to use it the way he intends.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sure, there are times when it’s just hard to believe what the Catholic Faith tells us, but when someone says “I’m losing my faith,” or “I lost my faith,” there’s something much more serious going on there. Fr. Mike examines this problem, but emphasizes that we actually can’t lose faith because it’s a gift from God. We can use that gift wrongly and put it into what Fr. Mike calls “God’s chief rivals” or, in other words, idols; but the faith is still there and we can still put it in God if we simply choose to. Maybe God is giving you the gift of faith right now, and maybe you just have to use it the way he intends.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFaith is Not Something You Can Lose6b1abbeb-d62e-4eed-88f6-b57e24c78233Thu, 06 Sep 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFaith is Not Something You Can Lose Sure, there are times when it’s just hard to believe what the Catholic Faith tells us, but when someone says “I’m losing my faith,” or “I lost my faith,” there’s something much more serious going on there. Fr. Mike examines this problem, but emphasizes that we actually can’t lose faith because it’s a gift from God. We can use that gift wrongly and put it into what Fr. Mike calls “God’s chief rivals” or, in other words, idols; but the faith is still there and we can still put it in God if we simply choose to. Maybe God is giving you the gift of faith right now, and maybe you just have to use it the way he intends.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sure, there are times when it’s just hard to believe what the Catholic Faith tells us, but when someone says “I’m losing my faith,” or “I lost my faith,” there’s something much more serious going on there. Fr. Mike examines this problem, but emphasizes that we actually can’t lose faith because it’s a gift from God. We can use that gift wrongly and put it into what Fr. Mike calls “God’s chief rivals” or, in other words, idols; but the faith is still there and we can still put it in God if we simply choose to. Maybe God is giving you the gift of faith right now, and maybe you just have to use it the way he intends.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFaith is Not Something You Can Lose68ebe1bd-64b8-495b-ae7d-8b2262eb8d52Thu, 06 Sep 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 7 – Samaria Siege Lifted2 Kings 7

2 Kings 7

full2 Kings 7 – Samaria Siege Lifted3e125997-d420-49c9-9730-245e89be99baThu, 06 Sep 2018 12:30:00 +0000618https://216.73.216.191/allTags#75A: Everyone has a giftWhat is something that you are really good at...like a talent..a gift? Did you know that the gift comes from God!?! We don't all share the same gifts either but ALL are important.&nbsp; Tune in to hear how God wants us to not just keep this special talent to ourselves but instead to share it. We can work together to help each other using each person's unique gifts. Use your gift this week and see if you can notice other's too. Tell your family what you see! Thanks for listening and sharing the Gospel with your children. I hope this blesses your family and begins good conversations between you and your children.&nbsp; To connect with us, learn more, or support this growing ministry, please click the link below: &nbsp; https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is something that you are really good at...like a talent..a gift? Did you know that the gift comes from God!?! We don't all share the same gifts either but ALL are important.&nbsp; Tune in to hear how God wants us to not just keep this special talent to ourselves but instead to share it. We can work together to help each other using each person's unique gifts. Use your gift this week and see if you can notice other's too. Tell your family what you see! Thanks for listening and sharing the Gospel with your children. I hope this blesses your family and begins good conversations between you and your children.&nbsp; To connect with us, learn more, or support this growing ministry, please click the link below: &nbsp; https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#75A: Everyone has a giftb5a2568a-2fd5-40dc-a8b9-3f706b776b6fSun, 02 Sep 2018 23:00:00 +0000550https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRepentance and Church Reform Anyone can and should condemn the sins of the priests and cardinals that have been all over the news. The real challenge is to ask God what he is expecting us to do within this time, our time, in history. If he has created us to live in these difficult times for Catholics, he must be calling us to some great task to help bring renewal to his Church and individual souls. Here&#39;s a link to last week&#39;s episode.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Anyone can and should condemn the sins of the priests and cardinals that have been all over the news. The real challenge is to ask God what he is expecting us to do within this time, our time, in history. If he has created us to live in these difficult times for Catholics, he must be calling us to some great task to help bring renewal to his Church and individual souls. Here&#39;s a link to last week&#39;s episode.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullRepentance and Church Reform3ed22ce6-864b-47c9-a5ad-bf40a15103b9Thu, 30 Aug 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsRepentance and Church Reform Anyone can and should condemn the sins of the priests and cardinals that have been all over the news. The real challenge is to ask God what he is expecting us to do within this time, our time, in history. If he has created us to live in these difficult times for Catholics, he must be calling us to some great task to help bring renewal to his Church and individual souls. Here&#39;s a link to last week&#39;s episode.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Anyone can and should condemn the sins of the priests and cardinals that have been all over the news. The real challenge is to ask God what he is expecting us to do within this time, our time, in history. If he has created us to live in these difficult times for Catholics, he must be calling us to some great task to help bring renewal to his Church and individual souls. Here&#39;s a link to last week&#39;s episode.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullRepentance and Church Reformf207dc2e-46a5-4491-b3e3-275d914e1efaThu, 30 Aug 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 6 – Famine in Samaria2 Kings 6

2 Kings 6

full2 Kings 6 – Famine in Samariae3360089-721c-4fed-a151-2e4743af735fThu, 30 Aug 2018 12:30:00 +0000724https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Pennsylvania Sex Abuse Scandal Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullThe Pennsylvania Sex Abuse Scandala1c250e5-08c2-4430-bfb7-9bcd62f3d560Thu, 23 Aug 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Pennsylvania Sex Abuse Scandal Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullThe Pennsylvania Sex Abuse Scandal9fba338e-b0cf-4475-bc77-e5af2602874fThu, 23 Aug 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 5 – Naaman the Leper2 Kings 5

2 Kings 5

full2 Kings 5 – Naaman the Leperfcb8bb90-95c9-4dbf-87ac-90584dc5b104Thu, 23 Aug 2018 12:30:00 +0000814https://216.73.216.191/allTags#74A: Adam & Eve 2Today we finish our short series on Adam and Eve. We hear about their encounter with the... sneaky serpent and he encouraged them to disobey God. Sometimes we have rules in our lives that we don't understand. God through his love, has given given us many pieces of wisdom, advice and rules in the bible. In this story we get to hear about 1 rule in particular and what happened when Adam and Eve choose not to listen. Thank you so much for listening and for sharing the God's word to your little ones!&nbsp; To connect with me, click kbspodcast.com &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we finish our short series on Adam and Eve. We hear about their encounter with the... sneaky serpent and he encouraged them to disobey God. Sometimes we have rules in our lives that we don't understand. God through his love, has given given us many pieces of wisdom, advice and rules in the bible. In this story we get to hear about 1 rule in particular and what happened when Adam and Eve choose not to listen. Thank you so much for listening and for sharing the God's word to your little ones!&nbsp; To connect with me, click kbspodcast.com &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#74A: Adam & Eve 2154fc892-74f1-4681-9bf6-3abf74eb7407Sat, 18 Aug 2018 17:37:39 +0000399https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAnti-Fragile Christianity Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullAnti-Fragile Christianity 3c6c6e1f-bec4-491a-96cd-8c870d063b50Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAnti-Fragile Christianity Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullAnti-Fragile Christianity fdf7bdd3-114e-45f5-ac3f-df7f4198c510Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 4 - Elisha and Miracles2 Kings 4

2 Kings 4

full2 Kings 4 - Elisha and Miraclesa8792f46-6d0f-443b-bac8-658c440494d9Thu, 16 Aug 2018 12:30:00 +0000907https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs Courtesy Required for Catholics? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullIs Courtesy Required for Catholics?3fef9530-705d-4939-b147-48003b348d8fThu, 09 Aug 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs Courtesy Required for Catholics? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullIs Courtesy Required for Catholics?556647c9-ead4-403e-a3d3-5cba6bc07c40Thu, 09 Aug 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 3 – Moab Revolts2 Kings 3

2 Kings 3

full2 Kings 3 – Moab Revolts4f9b90e5-a6e8-477f-b09e-10c1d1951319Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:30:00 +0000751https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFor Those Without a Clear Vocation Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullFor Those Without a Clear Vocation233088d4-b22d-41df-bd76-9c734e7640cdThu, 02 Aug 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFor Those Without a Clear Vocation Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullFor Those Without a Clear Vocation9488a4dc-da2a-4711-822f-3508b5734d94Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 2 – Exit Elijah2 Kings 2

2 Kings 2

full2 Kings 2 – Exit Elijahe3bb80a6-1987-419c-ba95-5b0b0f974334Thu, 02 Aug 2018 12:30:00 +0000592https://216.73.216.191/allTags#73A: Adam & Eve IToday we start part 1 of our Adam and Eve series. We hear how Adam had a fun time naming all of the animals but even after this, he knew something was missing. Maybe he was lonely. The animals were neat but he couldn't talk with them or laugh with them very well. Something was missing....sooooo God made Eve. Tune in to hear how God wants us to have company too. He wants us to have people to laugh with, cry with, and pray with.&nbsp; I hope you enjoy today's story. THANK YOU for sharing the Gospel with your little ones! You are sowing into their lives! Click the LINK below to learn how you can help support this ministry.&nbsp; &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we start part 1 of our Adam and Eve series. We hear how Adam had a fun time naming all of the animals but even after this, he knew something was missing. Maybe he was lonely. The animals were neat but he couldn't talk with them or laugh with them very well. Something was missing....sooooo God made Eve. Tune in to hear how God wants us to have company too. He wants us to have people to laugh with, cry with, and pray with.&nbsp; I hope you enjoy today's story. THANK YOU for sharing the Gospel with your little ones! You are sowing into their lives! Click the LINK below to learn how you can help support this ministry.&nbsp; &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#73A: Adam & Eve Id98d8a5f-cf8b-47bf-bb85-227971efa0c1Sun, 29 Jul 2018 22:30:00 +0000464https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDeveloping a Clear Vision in Life Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullDeveloping a Clear Vision in Life40e0afb0-9565-4e27-a3bc-98040153edb1Fri, 27 Jul 2018 09:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDeveloping a Clear Vision in Life Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullDeveloping a Clear Vision in Life3ad3e87d-f796-4f29-8b37-8ed485e51faaFri, 27 Jul 2018 09:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Kings 1 – Judgment on Ahaziah2 Kings 1

2 Kings 1

full2 Kings 1 – Judgment on Ahaziaheb026d55-5140-43c5-86a6-a6e6823a7b40Thu, 26 Jul 2018 12:30:00 +0000572https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBecoming Flexible to Accept God's Will Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullBecoming Flexible to Accept God's Will48f599dc-f25e-44c7-b1cc-307f6a35e985Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBecoming Flexible to Accept God's Will Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullBecoming Flexible to Accept God's Will7269bb54-9d3f-4faf-9f06-00850d2dbf61Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 22 – Naboth's Vineyard1 Kings 22

1 Kings 22

full1 Kings 22 – Naboth's Vineyard715c00b8-ff4f-4b3e-ba96-cb7dab356db8Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:30:00 +00001121https://216.73.216.191/allTags#69A: Dan the Great FishThis episode is Joshua's very favorite one. To celebrate Kids Bible Stories 1 year anniversary, we are playing some of our first episodes, our favorites, and your favorites.  We hope you enjoy this wonderful story! To connect with us, support this ministry, or learn more about it, simply follow the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/   Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is Joshua's very favorite one. To celebrate Kids Bible Stories 1 year anniversary, we are playing some of our first episodes, our favorites, and your favorites.  We hope you enjoy this wonderful story! To connect with us, support this ministry, or learn more about it, simply follow the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/   Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#69A: Dan the Great Fishe0a61492-2119-4ccb-951e-8ec935587efaSun, 15 Jul 2018 23:00:00 +0000809https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Boredom Can Teach Us The wisdom he shares here is akin to that of many successful, insightful writers such as Cal Newport and Josef Pieper. You can find the works Fr. Mike references here: Cal Newport&#39;s Deep Work Josef Pieper&#39;s Leisure, the Basis of CultureSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The wisdom he shares here is akin to that of many successful, insightful writers such as Cal Newport and Josef Pieper. You can find the works Fr. Mike references here: Cal Newport&#39;s Deep Work Josef Pieper&#39;s Leisure, the Basis of CultureSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Boredom Can Teach Us2b4bc30d-5840-441a-bfc0-f6105be83f01Thu, 12 Jul 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Boredom Can Teach Us The wisdom he shares here is akin to that of many successful, insightful writers such as Cal Newport and Josef Pieper. You can find the works Fr. Mike references here: Cal Newport&#39;s Deep Work Josef Pieper&#39;s Leisure, the Basis of CultureSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The wisdom he shares here is akin to that of many successful, insightful writers such as Cal Newport and Josef Pieper. You can find the works Fr. Mike references here: Cal Newport&#39;s Deep Work Josef Pieper&#39;s Leisure, the Basis of CultureSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Boredom Can Teach Usd1050988-731d-42a5-bdbd-3b9ec3e83f4bThu, 12 Jul 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 21 – Naboth's Vineyard1 Kings 21

1 Kings 21

full1 Kings 21 – Naboth's Vineyard83e6da55-cbe4-4993-8e61-324ddc5a9371Thu, 12 Jul 2018 12:30:00 +0000795https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFreedom and Its Consequences Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullFreedom and Its Consequences7a6ca02c-e768-4fb5-b851-60dfb9b544aaThu, 05 Jul 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFreedom and Its Consequences Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullFreedom and Its Consequences2b49e7c5-3bce-4aff-a457-42204a097bceThu, 05 Jul 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 20 – Ben-Hadad attacks1 Kings 20

1 Kings 20

full1 Kings 20 – Ben-Hadad attacks50fb512c-a3bd-4e2c-8b4b-3bc7bedd39c7Thu, 05 Jul 2018 12:30:00 +0000877https://216.73.216.191/allTags#65A: Nothing Can Separate Us from the Love of JesusDo you think if you went all the way up into outer space or way, way down, into the deepest cave that you could be separated from God's love? What about what you did yesterday, or what you did today...could that take you away from God's love? Tune in today to see just how powerful God's love is! To connect with us and see how you can become a part of supporting this ministry, follow the link below https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you think if you went all the way up into outer space or way, way down, into the deepest cave that you could be separated from God's love? What about what you did yesterday, or what you did today...could that take you away from God's love? Tune in today to see just how powerful God's love is! To connect with us and see how you can become a part of supporting this ministry, follow the link below https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#65A: Nothing Can Separate Us from the Love of Jesusa9943c99-d835-4fcc-8fc7-0204b07492e6Sun, 01 Jul 2018 23:00:00 +0000309https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Church and Immigration Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullThe Church and Immigration4903d1f8-30c5-4e63-b4fc-cea03675b85fThu, 28 Jun 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Church and Immigration Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullThe Church and Immigrationda901ed9-5e6c-41cf-8593-693e775b467aThu, 28 Jun 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#561 - 1 Kings 19 – The Remnant1 Kings 19

1 Kings 19

full#561 - 1 Kings 19 – The Remnant78e27fa6-71c1-40e6-bc57-d053842fe799Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:30:00 +0000733https://216.73.216.191/allTags#63A: Blind Bartimaeus is healedBartimaeus has faith that Jesus can heal him and he continues to cry out to him even when the crowd tells him SHHHH! See how Jesus always hears us and cares for us. &nbsp;To connect with us, learn more about this ministry, or help support spreading the Gospel to little ones, please follow the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; Thank you for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bartimaeus has faith that Jesus can heal him and he continues to cry out to him even when the crowd tells him SHHHH! See how Jesus always hears us and cares for us. &nbsp;To connect with us, learn more about this ministry, or help support spreading the Gospel to little ones, please follow the link below: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; Thank you for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#63A: Blind Bartimaeus is healed77de8517-3f48-42f6-b784-fd28fe2e1b20Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:59:57 +0000364https://216.73.216.191/allTagsConsistency Will Make You Holy Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullConsistency Will Make You Holy7142543d-73e1-4399-b837-b924fe16b074Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsConsistency Will Make You Holy Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullConsistency Will Make You Holy868d468a-61bf-4a29-a6aa-1fe14e23e873Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 18 – Prophet Showdown1 Kings 18

1 Kings 18

full1 Kings 18 – Prophet Showdowneed1c817-27df-44a2-b403-6a70e5aa679dThu, 21 Jun 2018 12:30:00 +0000909https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE20: Deliciously Ella - Blogging Saved My LifeWhat a chapter this is, I meet food writer and entrepreneur Ella Mills, more famously known under the brand Deliciously Ella. Ella tells her fascinating story, about how she fell very ill during university, battling with both her physical and mental health and describes how the blog she founded in 2012 not only launched her career, but saved her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a chapter this is, I meet food writer and entrepreneur Ella Mills, more famously known under the brand Deliciously Ella. Ella tells her fascinating story, about how she fell very ill during university, battling with both her physical and mental health and describes how the blog she founded in 2012 not only launched her career, but saved her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE20: Deliciously Ella - Blogging Saved My Life1dfa9b72-c453-408b-81ae-8037c624936dMon, 18 Jun 2018 04:00:00 +00002494https://216.73.216.191/allTags#62A: Think of What is LovelyWhat we think about is SO important because it changes how we feel and act. So, what should we be thinking about? Tune in to see what Paul has to say about it. Shout out your examples at the very end so everyone can participate! Thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoy it.&nbsp; To connect with us, learn more about us, or help support this ministry please click the link below. https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What we think about is SO important because it changes how we feel and act. So, what should we be thinking about? Tune in to see what Paul has to say about it. Shout out your examples at the very end so everyone can participate! Thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoy it.&nbsp; To connect with us, learn more about us, or help support this ministry please click the link below. https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#62A: Think of What is Lovely998a1837-a1ee-41f4-a11e-e1902d0733edSun, 17 Jun 2018 19:54:05 +0000392https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Non-Catholics Can’t Receive Communion Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullWhy Non-Catholics Can’t Receive Communion5a7625dc-5d68-42c7-a1a0-e45fff74afd9Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Non-Catholics Can’t Receive Communion Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullWhy Non-Catholics Can’t Receive Communion9eaa0b2c-70c7-412b-a1ea-53f04cc2abfeThu, 14 Jun 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 17 – Introducing Elijah1 Kings 17

1 Kings 17

full1 Kings 17 – Introducing Elijah03e09501-bc07-499a-b926-13ff8ea48198Thu, 14 Jun 2018 12:30:00 +0000725https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE19: Luke Massie - I Have Nothing To HideIn this chapter I had the privilege of sitting down with Luke Massie, owner and founder of Vibe tickets. Luke has recently been swarmed with bad press due to his business declaring bankruptcy, to which he then chose to buy back him self. I sat down with Luke to hear his side of the story and to ask him why he thinks he's being attacked for his business decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this chapter I had the privilege of sitting down with Luke Massie, owner and founder of Vibe tickets. Luke has recently been swarmed with bad press due to his business declaring bankruptcy, to which he then chose to buy back him self. I sat down with Luke to hear his side of the story and to ask him why he thinks he's being attacked for his business decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE19: Luke Massie - I Have Nothing To Hide5d8d8880-736d-4ff4-8699-fc92ee06c4b8Mon, 11 Jun 2018 04:00:00 +00004510https://216.73.216.191/allTags#61A: Creation Story Series: Day 7This is the last day of the Creation series. What do you think God did on this last day, the 7th day? You might be surprised to hear what He did. Tune in to find out and feel free to follow the link below to share with us how YOU like to rest. We LOVE hearing from you! LINK to website &amp; all social media: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the last day of the Creation series. What do you think God did on this last day, the 7th day? You might be surprised to hear what He did. Tune in to find out and feel free to follow the link below to share with us how YOU like to rest. We LOVE hearing from you! LINK to website &amp; all social media: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp; &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#61A: Creation Story Series: Day 701a6fc46-b55a-48a6-a945-da5d3f4440bbSun, 10 Jun 2018 19:03:10 +0000313https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCatholics, Alcohol, and Drinking Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullCatholics, Alcohol, and Drinking7cda3637-d329-4e67-81d6-dba3b7b3c34fThu, 07 Jun 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCatholics, Alcohol, and Drinking Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullCatholics, Alcohol, and Drinking9a58ca73-8d74-47e1-8cef-7a52143d09edThu, 07 Jun 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 16 – Intro Ahab, Bad to Worst1 Kings 16

1 Kings 16

full1 Kings 16 – Intro Ahab, Bad to Worst3b888284-a398-4721-a0ab-ddf6d3c94a7cThu, 07 Jun 2018 12:30:00 +0000787https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE18: Chris 'Drama' Pfaff - Dealing with Fame, Anxiety and AddictionIn Chapter Eighteen I'm honoured to invite Drama aka Chris Pfaff, founder of the internationally renowned Young & Reckless streetwear brand. After creating a fashion powerhouse with no prior business experience or a college education, I wanted to find out what drives him and the lessons he's learnt along the way. We discuss the struggles of being an entrepreneur, the pressures of being a reality tv star and his addiction to alcohol and Xanax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Chapter Eighteen I'm honoured to invite Drama aka Chris Pfaff, founder of the internationally renowned Young & Reckless streetwear brand. After creating a fashion powerhouse with no prior business experience or a college education, I wanted to find out what drives him and the lessons he's learnt along the way. We discuss the struggles of being an entrepreneur, the pressures of being a reality tv star and his addiction to alcohol and Xanax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE18: Chris 'Drama' Pfaff - Dealing with Fame, Anxiety and Addiction7b8458b1-401c-4fd3-8774-e25959f391c1Mon, 04 Jun 2018 04:00:00 +00003856https://216.73.216.191/allTags#60A: Creation Story Series Day 6We are continuing our Creation Story Series. Today is day 6. God was very very busy on this day. Tune in to find out how we are made like our Father God and because we are made like him, we too get to be creative. Enjoy the "apply" section at the end with your children and may they be inspired to use their beautiful, creative minds God has given them.&nbsp; You can connect with us through the following link: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;Thank you so much for tuning in and sharing the Gospel with your children! &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are continuing our Creation Story Series. Today is day 6. God was very very busy on this day. Tune in to find out how we are made like our Father God and because we are made like him, we too get to be creative. Enjoy the "apply" section at the end with your children and may they be inspired to use their beautiful, creative minds God has given them.&nbsp; You can connect with us through the following link: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;Thank you so much for tuning in and sharing the Gospel with your children! &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#60A: Creation Story Series Day 603eb7338-1fec-4ccf-b9b6-fd971c630031Sun, 03 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000326https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 15 – Good King Asa1 Kigs 15

1 Kigs 15

full1 Kings 15 – Good King Asa7bd177d6-a791-4903-ae59-b1c2e88e6b16Thu, 31 May 2018 12:30:00 +0000662https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to be a Good Disciple of Christ Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullHow to be a Good Disciple of Christ1bd62898-2f69-4473-aa5f-0930e20e06e4Thu, 31 May 2018 11:45:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to be a Good Disciple of Christ Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullHow to be a Good Disciple of Christ164fcd20-7a8e-4cbc-8217-de0d900f3683Thu, 31 May 2018 11:45:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#59A: Creation Story Series Day 5Today, we get to hear how God created the sea creatures and the birds of the sky. Have you ever stopped to look at these incredible animals? Aren't they beautiful and unique?!? When we take a moment to see the beauty of them, we are reminded of how loving God is. He did not have to make these animals. Imagine how boring the World would be if we didn't have birds that sang or dolphins to watch swim and jump. God is so kind and creative to have made these animals and allow us to enjoy them. I hope you enjoy listening to day 5! &nbsp;To connect with us, learn more about this ministry, or help support us, please visit our website @ &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we get to hear how God created the sea creatures and the birds of the sky. Have you ever stopped to look at these incredible animals? Aren't they beautiful and unique?!? When we take a moment to see the beauty of them, we are reminded of how loving God is. He did not have to make these animals. Imagine how boring the World would be if we didn't have birds that sang or dolphins to watch swim and jump. God is so kind and creative to have made these animals and allow us to enjoy them. I hope you enjoy listening to day 5! &nbsp;To connect with us, learn more about this ministry, or help support us, please visit our website @ &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#59A: Creation Story Series Day 5f1764c78-5268-4bd6-83ab-84355b14efcfSun, 27 May 2018 16:00:00 +0000268https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE17: Marriage, Mental Health, MasturbationDamn, it's been a long time, this the first episode on my new US journey. In this chapter I explain why an elderly couple made me jealous, debunk a common myth around visualisation and discuss marriage, mental health and masturbation. What a weird ending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damn, it's been a long time, this the first episode on my new US journey. In this chapter I explain why an elderly couple made me jealous, debunk a common myth around visualisation and discuss marriage, mental health and masturbation. What a weird ending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE17: Marriage, Mental Health, Masturbation5b4d75fd-dcbe-4525-9cbd-a12159774a15Sun, 27 May 2018 04:00:00 +00001948https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan a Catholic Marry a Non-Catholic? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullCan a Catholic Marry a Non-Catholic?4c5c2f25-320b-47e2-896d-47301a1ca5f7Fri, 25 May 2018 10:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan a Catholic Marry a Non-Catholic? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullCan a Catholic Marry a Non-Catholic?0e2f9226-f0b5-4f5e-8f62-937ced57a007Fri, 25 May 2018 10:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#58A: Creation Story Series: Day 4We continue our creation series with Day 4. What kind of incredible things will He make on this day? Tune in to find out and see how we can look at God's creations and see Him in the beautiful things He has made. &nbsp;Please visit our website to connect with us, support this ministry, or learn more about KBS. Thanks for listening! https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our creation series with Day 4. What kind of incredible things will He make on this day? Tune in to find out and see how we can look at God's creations and see Him in the beautiful things He has made. &nbsp;Please visit our website to connect with us, support this ministry, or learn more about KBS. Thanks for listening! https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#58A: Creation Story Series: Day 4c74855b1-1dc1-4937-9a6b-945bc8c35926Sun, 20 May 2018 16:00:00 +0000239https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReligion Doesn't Cause as Many Wars as You Think Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullReligion Doesn't Cause as Many Wars as You Think811f127d-e1ee-411d-9b00-b8be465aac4cFri, 18 May 2018 16:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsReligion Doesn't Cause as Many Wars as You Think Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullReligion Doesn't Cause as Many Wars as You Think2aaab5e1-3428-4fa0-80c5-59c0500eacf5Fri, 18 May 2018 16:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 14 – Bad Kings, Bad News1 Kings 14

1 Kings 14

full1 Kings 14 – Bad Kings, Bad News65731bd5-05e8-4de9-ba42-12436f8f0831Thu, 17 May 2018 12:30:00 +0000735https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo You Present Your True Self to Others? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullDo You Present Your True Self to Others?e948a6f7-5983-4301-a38d-c16ca74d5896Mon, 14 May 2018 10:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo You Present Your True Self to Others? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullDo You Present Your True Self to Others?7c3e2912-d58c-4e15-871c-32473e4ca6d8Mon, 14 May 2018 10:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#57A: Creation Story Series: Day 2 & 3Join us on our Creation Story Series. Today, we continue days 2 &amp; 3. It's incredible how powerful God is. He simply spoke and tada, plants were created. If God can make the World simply by speaking, then surely He can handle anything we are going through.&nbsp; Please feel free to connect with us and find resources for you, the caregiver, by simply heading over to our website: &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;We LOVE hearing from everyone. It brings us joy to hear how your kids are enjoying the episodes so thank you for taking the time to share this with us and to pass these along to friends and family too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us on our Creation Story Series. Today, we continue days 2 &amp; 3. It's incredible how powerful God is. He simply spoke and tada, plants were created. If God can make the World simply by speaking, then surely He can handle anything we are going through.&nbsp; Please feel free to connect with us and find resources for you, the caregiver, by simply heading over to our website: &nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;We LOVE hearing from everyone. It brings us joy to hear how your kids are enjoying the episodes so thank you for taking the time to share this with us and to pass these along to friends and family too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#57A: Creation Story Series: Day 2 & 3bc1fc128-6e93-4738-9004-9803509de0c4Sun, 13 May 2018 16:00:00 +0000330https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 12 – The Man of God1 Kings 13

1 Kings 13

full1 Kings 12 – The Man of Gode3dd2aba-3c2c-4672-a315-525f0d3975d4Thu, 10 May 2018 12:30:00 +0000769https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDealing with Stress Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullDealing with Stress6d7c96de-feff-4993-92b9-25dc23bfed04Wed, 09 May 2018 10:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDealing with Stress Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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fullDealing with Stress3d039b30-2375-4f5d-8e35-faa77f181520Wed, 09 May 2018 10:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#56A: Creation Story Series Day 1Join us today as we begin our Creation Story Series. On day 1, we listen to how God created the heavens and the earth. Enjoy the stories and may the "apply" sections at the end help facilitate some good conversations between you and your child.&nbsp; Please feel free to connect with us @&nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;Thank you for listening! &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us today as we begin our Creation Story Series. On day 1, we listen to how God created the heavens and the earth. Enjoy the stories and may the "apply" sections at the end help facilitate some good conversations between you and your child.&nbsp; Please feel free to connect with us @&nbsp;https://www.kbspodcast.com/ &nbsp;Thank you for listening! &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#56A: Creation Story Series Day 19ba7e981-f461-424f-8e31-95d3bcecdda3Sun, 06 May 2018 18:22:59 +0000309https://216.73.216.191/allTags#554 - 1 Kings 12 – Israel Rebels1 Kings 12

1 Kings 12

full#554 - 1 Kings 12 – Israel Rebels77493867-29ff-4f9b-9212-502461c8b05fThu, 03 May 2018 12:30:00 +0000757https://216.73.216.191/allTags#55A: There's No One Like YOUTune in today to listen how David stayed true to who God made him to be and WON the mighty battle. He did not try to be someone else. Trading in the armor for the slingshot, David used the talents God uniquely gave him to help defeat Goliath. Join us in our story today as we learn how God made each of us special.&nbsp; To connect with me, click kbspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in today to listen how David stayed true to who God made him to be and WON the mighty battle. He did not try to be someone else. Trading in the armor for the slingshot, David used the talents God uniquely gave him to help defeat Goliath. Join us in our story today as we learn how God made each of us special.&nbsp; To connect with me, click kbspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#55A: There's No One Like YOUe0fb66a3-a958-4fd7-a23f-eb7a7573f392Mon, 30 Apr 2018 01:37:37 +0000522https://216.73.216.191/allTags3 Questions to Ask to Prevent Gossiping Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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full3 Questions to Ask to Prevent Gossipingbab6bc8b-272c-4593-9c4c-346e1f789cd6Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3 Questions to Ask to Prevent Gossiping Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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full3 Questions to Ask to Prevent Gossiping3cac02d4-414c-4ded-88a4-dd86bc5754bcFri, 27 Apr 2018 14:30:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 11 – Solomon's Wives1 Kings 11

1 Kings 11

full1 Kings 11 – Solomon's Wives80d0c3a6-975a-425c-ad56-5d5d461ebd89Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:30:00 +0000751https://216.73.216.191/allTags#54A: The Story of LazarusWhat will Martha and Mary do when their brother Lazarus dies?! Who better to talk to than Jesus! Listen as we hear Jesus perform a miracle. We will hear how Jesus gives us hope and teaches Mary and Martha that everyone who believes in Him will never truly die.&nbsp; &nbsp;Please feel free to connect with us by clicking kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What will Martha and Mary do when their brother Lazarus dies?! Who better to talk to than Jesus! Listen as we hear Jesus perform a miracle. We will hear how Jesus gives us hope and teaches Mary and Martha that everyone who believes in Him will never truly die.&nbsp; &nbsp;Please feel free to connect with us by clicking kbspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#54A: The Story of Lazarus4fa4a5c7-b3cc-45e3-8ee5-f740ea626f0eSun, 22 Apr 2018 10:47:37 +0000476https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE16: I Am Jealous Of DeathThis is my favourite episode I've recorded alone. In this chapter I discuss the goals and dangers of moving to New York, explain the reason why I'm jealous of death, an unpredicted problem this week almost cost the business millions and of course, no episode would be complete without a development in my relationship status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is my favourite episode I've recorded alone. In this chapter I discuss the goals and dangers of moving to New York, explain the reason why I'm jealous of death, an unpredicted problem this week almost cost the business millions and of course, no episode would be complete without a development in my relationship status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE16: I Am Jealous Of Death1a6962a6-7923-420e-96b7-b36b8fe536abSun, 22 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +00002060https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs It OK To Stay The Night? Fr. Mike offers a message that may be hard to accept for some of us, but his intention is to help us live happily and get to heaven. In a culture where anything goes, the Catholic views on dating can seem strict, but behind them are very good reasons. If you’ve ever wondered why the Church advises unmarried couples to avoid living together or spending the night together, listen to this episode to find out.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike offers a message that may be hard to accept for some of us, but his intention is to help us live happily and get to heaven. In a culture where anything goes, the Catholic views on dating can seem strict, but behind them are very good reasons. If you’ve ever wondered why the Church advises unmarried couples to avoid living together or spending the night together, listen to this episode to find out.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs It OK To Stay The Night?6795d6e6-2dbc-4944-9e64-cb2e6ee233f8Fri, 20 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs It OK To Stay The Night? Fr. Mike offers a message that may be hard to accept for some of us, but his intention is to help us live happily and get to heaven. In a culture where anything goes, the Catholic views on dating can seem strict, but behind them are very good reasons. If you’ve ever wondered why the Church advises unmarried couples to avoid living together or spending the night together, listen to this episode to find out.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike offers a message that may be hard to accept for some of us, but his intention is to help us live happily and get to heaven. In a culture where anything goes, the Catholic views on dating can seem strict, but behind them are very good reasons. If you’ve ever wondered why the Church advises unmarried couples to avoid living together or spending the night together, listen to this episode to find out.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs It OK To Stay The Night?0f361564-2233-47c8-832c-6877c832e39cFri, 20 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 10 – The Queen of Sheba1 Kings 10

1 Kings 10

full1 Kings 10 – The Queen of Shebaed8a6a85-3a26-4d80-9f1a-d0eb99783d18Thu, 19 Apr 2018 14:00:00 +0000610https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE15: Gerard Adams - A $50m Elite ExitIn this Chapter, I meet Gerard Adams - A born entrepreneur. He takes us through his journey of struggle, success & tough decisions as he grew one of the most popular online publishers - Elite daily, through to it's sale to the Daily Mail. Now heading up an incubator for entrepreneurs in Fownders, Gerard's mission is bigger than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Chapter, I meet Gerard Adams - A born entrepreneur. He takes us through his journey of struggle, success & tough decisions as he grew one of the most popular online publishers - Elite daily, through to it's sale to the Daily Mail. Now heading up an incubator for entrepreneurs in Fownders, Gerard's mission is bigger than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE15: Gerard Adams - A $50m Elite Exitd002314f-d072-4707-98f6-d2747878d314Mon, 16 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +00002488https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Culture of Netflix and Chill Every generation has its own code words for things that are taboo, but when watching TV and relaxing could mean having casual sex, it’s fair to say we’ve reached a tipping point in our culture. In this episode, Fr. Mike examines the “Netflix and chill” lifestyle, borrowing some ideas from Boston College professor Kerry Cronin, who appears in a new documentary called The Dating Project, which addresses the problems inherent in a hookup culture.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Every generation has its own code words for things that are taboo, but when watching TV and relaxing could mean having casual sex, it’s fair to say we’ve reached a tipping point in our culture. In this episode, Fr. Mike examines the “Netflix and chill” lifestyle, borrowing some ideas from Boston College professor Kerry Cronin, who appears in a new documentary called The Dating Project, which addresses the problems inherent in a hookup culture.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Culture of Netflix and Chillb8e9b8d6-d214-43b0-b34c-1be2f17572caFri, 13 Apr 2018 14:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Culture of Netflix and Chill Every generation has its own code words for things that are taboo, but when watching TV and relaxing could mean having casual sex, it’s fair to say we’ve reached a tipping point in our culture. In this episode, Fr. Mike examines the “Netflix and chill” lifestyle, borrowing some ideas from Boston College professor Kerry Cronin, who appears in a new documentary called The Dating Project, which addresses the problems inherent in a hookup culture.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Every generation has its own code words for things that are taboo, but when watching TV and relaxing could mean having casual sex, it’s fair to say we’ve reached a tipping point in our culture. In this episode, Fr. Mike examines the “Netflix and chill” lifestyle, borrowing some ideas from Boston College professor Kerry Cronin, who appears in a new documentary called The Dating Project, which addresses the problems inherent in a hookup culture.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Culture of Netflix and Chillb5b9b9b2-2808-4741-bdcc-2554763b0036Fri, 13 Apr 2018 14:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 9 – The Lord Appears to Solomon1 Kings 9

1 Kings 9

full1 Kings 9 – The Lord Appears to Solomona0a9dcfc-f8ea-48cf-be9a-f85fa7a8317aThu, 12 Apr 2018 12:30:00 +0000654https://216.73.216.191/allTags#53A: Fruit of the SpiritPeople ask what you want to be when you grow up BUT Jesus has a more important question...WHO do you want to be? Paul teaches us that we should try our best to be people who shine the&nbsp; fruit of the Spirit through how we talk and act. Tune in today to learn about the fruit of the Spirit! To connect with me, simply go to kbspodcast.com&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People ask what you want to be when you grow up BUT Jesus has a more important question...WHO do you want to be? Paul teaches us that we should try our best to be people who shine the&nbsp; fruit of the Spirit through how we talk and act. Tune in today to learn about the fruit of the Spirit! To connect with me, simply go to kbspodcast.com&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#53A: Fruit of the Spirit466db32f-4104-41b9-a90f-998a4d950da8Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000378https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE14: John Vincent - Building A Restaurant EmpireIn Chapter Fourteen, I'm honoured to invite John Vincent, Co-Founder of hugely popular healthy eating fast food chain Leon. Having built an empire of 52 restaurants, I wanted to find out what drives him and the lessons he's learnt along the way. Tragically, John's father passed away a week prior to our conversation, and he discusses what his fathers influence has taught him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Chapter Fourteen, I'm honoured to invite John Vincent, Co-Founder of hugely popular healthy eating fast food chain Leon. Having built an empire of 52 restaurants, I wanted to find out what drives him and the lessons he's learnt along the way. Tragically, John's father passed away a week prior to our conversation, and he discusses what his fathers influence has taught him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE14: John Vincent - Building A Restaurant Empire018c8e3d-4781-4e2b-80a4-cee7e5377b8eMon, 09 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +00003150https://216.73.216.191/allTags#52A: Fishers of MenHave you ever had such exciting news that you just wanted to shout it out to everyone?!?!? Well, tune in to this weeks NEW episode to hear what exciting news Jesus wants us to tell others. It is one of the 1st things he tells his friends at their 1st meeting AND at their last one. Fishing for men? HUH?!?!? What in the World is Jesus talking about? Well......tune in to learn and enjoy.&nbsp; To connect with me, go to kbspodcast.com &nbsp;Thank you for listening and sharing the Bible with your children.&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever had such exciting news that you just wanted to shout it out to everyone?!?!? Well, tune in to this weeks NEW episode to hear what exciting news Jesus wants us to tell others. It is one of the 1st things he tells his friends at their 1st meeting AND at their last one. Fishing for men? HUH?!?!? What in the World is Jesus talking about? Well......tune in to learn and enjoy.&nbsp; To connect with me, go to kbspodcast.com &nbsp;Thank you for listening and sharing the Bible with your children.&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#52A: Fishers of Men86ad4b47-c6ed-4f60-98f4-59a3fa51fb0bSun, 08 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000493https://216.73.216.191/allTags# 51 (Archived): Free to ForgiveWhat does forgiveness mean? How do we ask to be forgiven when we do something wrong and how do we forgive others??!?! Join us as we hear Jesus tell the story of the unmerciful servant and teaches us about forgiveness.    Please feel free to contact us @: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ or biblestoriespodcast@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does forgiveness mean? How do we ask to be forgiven when we do something wrong and how do we forgive others??!?! Join us as we hear Jesus tell the story of the unmerciful servant and teaches us about forgiveness.    Please feel free to contact us @: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ or biblestoriespodcast@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full# 51 (Archived): Free to Forgivefd2d844f-8675-4d82-b37f-eb8e763834b1Sat, 07 Apr 2018 17:00:00 +0000427https://216.73.216.191/allTags#49: Peter's Denial of JesusLuke 22 This is a perfect episode to prepare us for Easter. What will Peter do when his best friend, Jesus, is taken away? Peter thought Jesus was silly for saying he would deny their friendship 3 times before the rooster crowed that morning. NEVER, thought Peter. Let's see what happens AND be encouraged as we are reminded Jesus loves us so much. Jesus knows all that we have done and all that we will do and he STILL loves us. What wonderful news! &nbsp; Feel free to contact us @: facebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/ instagram:&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ OR biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 22 This is a perfect episode to prepare us for Easter. What will Peter do when his best friend, Jesus, is taken away? Peter thought Jesus was silly for saying he would deny their friendship 3 times before the rooster crowed that morning. NEVER, thought Peter. Let's see what happens AND be encouraged as we are reminded Jesus loves us so much. Jesus knows all that we have done and all that we will do and he STILL loves us. What wonderful news! &nbsp; Feel free to contact us @: facebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/ instagram:&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ OR biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#49: Peter's Denial of Jesusa85147b6-ee24-4f62-af6b-6f357a8f872eFri, 06 Apr 2018 20:00:00 +0000550https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Prepare for the Sunday Readings Have you ever left Mass feeling like the homily just wasn&#39;t satisfactory? In this episode, Father Mike Schmitz shows us how to always gain what we need from the Sunday readings, regardless of the quality of the homily. Father Mike also tells us not to be so hard on priests when they miss the mark, because their job is harder than it seems from the pew.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever left Mass feeling like the homily just wasn&#39;t satisfactory? In this episode, Father Mike Schmitz shows us how to always gain what we need from the Sunday readings, regardless of the quality of the homily. Father Mike also tells us not to be so hard on priests when they miss the mark, because their job is harder than it seems from the pew.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Prepare for the Sunday Readings62aaaaa0-8d8d-4ff7-b349-9eb23a929f53Fri, 06 Apr 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow to Prepare for the Sunday Readings Have you ever left Mass feeling like the homily just wasn&#39;t satisfactory? In this episode, Father Mike Schmitz shows us how to always gain what we need from the Sunday readings, regardless of the quality of the homily. Father Mike also tells us not to be so hard on priests when they miss the mark, because their job is harder than it seems from the pew.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever left Mass feeling like the homily just wasn&#39;t satisfactory? In this episode, Father Mike Schmitz shows us how to always gain what we need from the Sunday readings, regardless of the quality of the homily. Father Mike also tells us not to be so hard on priests when they miss the mark, because their job is harder than it seems from the pew.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow to Prepare for the Sunday Readings60dcc24e-9767-4622-9b6d-c2ea3f1e66feFri, 06 Apr 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#48: How to PrayLuke 11:1-2 &amp; Matthew 6:5-13 Do you have to be in a special place to pray? Maybe you need to have the fanciest or loudest voice to be heard by Jesus. How do we pray? Well thanks to the Bible, we get to learn from the best teacher, Jesus himself on the topic of prayer. Tune in today to hear how Jesus teaches us to pray. I hope the section at the end facilitates some good discussions between you and your little ones. Enjoy! For any questions or comments, please contact me @: facebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/?ref=settings instagram:&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ or&nbsp; biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 11:1-2 &amp; Matthew 6:5-13 Do you have to be in a special place to pray? Maybe you need to have the fanciest or loudest voice to be heard by Jesus. How do we pray? Well thanks to the Bible, we get to learn from the best teacher, Jesus himself on the topic of prayer. Tune in today to hear how Jesus teaches us to pray. I hope the section at the end facilitates some good discussions between you and your little ones. Enjoy! For any questions or comments, please contact me @: facebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/?ref=settings instagram:&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ or&nbsp; biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#48: How to Pray528304e7-bedc-4301-8a70-a5b67e979e12Thu, 05 Apr 2018 20:00:00 +0000314https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 8 – The Temple is Dedicated1 Kings 8

1 Kings 8

full1 Kings 8 – The Temple is Dedicated77417259-ccb0-43ad-b459-4fa14c4b660eThu, 05 Apr 2018 12:30:00 +00001005https://216.73.216.191/allTags#47: Wisdom's CallWhat is wisdom and what does the Bible say about it? Is it really that important? Well, tune in to find out what Proverbs 8 has to say about this little thing we call wisdom. Enjoy!   Please feel free to contact me @ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ or  biblestoriespodcast@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is wisdom and what does the Bible say about it? Is it really that important? Well, tune in to find out what Proverbs 8 has to say about this little thing we call wisdom. Enjoy!   Please feel free to contact me @ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ or  biblestoriespodcast@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#47: Wisdom's Call60b844f2-1179-483f-b741-f551d053de32Wed, 04 Apr 2018 20:00:00 +0000309https://216.73.216.191/allTags#44: The Lost SheepLuke 15: 1-7 This is the classic Parable of the lost sheep. Join us today as we are reminded how precious we are to our Shepherd. Should just 1 of us wander away, He will search for us and carry us back with loving arms. Enjoy this encouraging parable and use the "apply" section at the end to help facilitate conversation between you and your child. Please feel free to contact me at : Facebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ or&nbsp; biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening! &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 15: 1-7 This is the classic Parable of the lost sheep. Join us today as we are reminded how precious we are to our Shepherd. Should just 1 of us wander away, He will search for us and carry us back with loving arms. Enjoy this encouraging parable and use the "apply" section at the end to help facilitate conversation between you and your child. Please feel free to contact me at : Facebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ or&nbsp; biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening! &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#44: The Lost Sheep1fbd94c6-0be0-4ffd-907a-3a48d3720064Tue, 03 Apr 2018 20:00:00 +0000366https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike's Autobiography This episode is not a new autobiography by F​r.​ Mike Schmitz. It’s about everyone’s autobiography, which is—in a word—the ​crucifix. Jesus​&#39;​ dying on the Cross sums up every person’s life story because it shows what our sins did and God&#39;s power to forgive them, so our lives can be defined by love and not shame. This Good Friday, let God’s sacrifice be your identity.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

This episode is not a new autobiography by F​r.​ Mike Schmitz. It’s about everyone’s autobiography, which is—in a word—the ​crucifix. Jesus​&#39;​ dying on the Cross sums up every person’s life story because it shows what our sins did and God&#39;s power to forgive them, so our lives can be defined by love and not shame. This Good Friday, let God’s sacrifice be your identity.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike's Autobiographyf8841228-dc7f-4e8a-acad-84407ec9fe85Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike's Autobiography This episode is not a new autobiography by F​r.​ Mike Schmitz. It’s about everyone’s autobiography, which is—in a word—the ​crucifix. Jesus​&#39;​ dying on the Cross sums up every person’s life story because it shows what our sins did and God&#39;s power to forgive them, so our lives can be defined by love and not shame. This Good Friday, let God’s sacrifice be your identity.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

This episode is not a new autobiography by F​r.​ Mike Schmitz. It’s about everyone’s autobiography, which is—in a word—the ​crucifix. Jesus​&#39;​ dying on the Cross sums up every person’s life story because it shows what our sins did and God&#39;s power to forgive them, so our lives can be defined by love and not shame. This Good Friday, let God’s sacrifice be your identity.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike's Autobiography2bf652e3-24c6-4615-9646-a41ba436a819Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 7 – Solomon's Palace and the Temple is Furnished1 Kings 7

1 Kings 7

full1 Kings 7 – Solomon's Palace and the Temple is Furnishedbcd5c290-1eae-43d9-8590-007f701b8ad4Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:30:00 +0000714https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTake Courage! It&#39;s easy to think of courage as something we only need when facing our greatest fears, but in this episode Fr. Mike explains how courage is necessary to live out every virtue. He shows how cowardice can seem harmless in the ways it sneaks into our thoughts, and shares words from great saints who commissioned the faithful to practice fortitude in our everyday lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It&#39;s easy to think of courage as something we only need when facing our greatest fears, but in this episode Fr. Mike explains how courage is necessary to live out every virtue. He shows how cowardice can seem harmless in the ways it sneaks into our thoughts, and shares words from great saints who commissioned the faithful to practice fortitude in our everyday lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTake Courage!ef38244f-cce7-4950-a4ac-e87b15788049Fri, 23 Mar 2018 13:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTake Courage! It&#39;s easy to think of courage as something we only need when facing our greatest fears, but in this episode Fr. Mike explains how courage is necessary to live out every virtue. He shows how cowardice can seem harmless in the ways it sneaks into our thoughts, and shares words from great saints who commissioned the faithful to practice fortitude in our everyday lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It&#39;s easy to think of courage as something we only need when facing our greatest fears, but in this episode Fr. Mike explains how courage is necessary to live out every virtue. He shows how cowardice can seem harmless in the ways it sneaks into our thoughts, and shares words from great saints who commissioned the faithful to practice fortitude in our everyday lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTake Courage!1a04442c-d576-4699-a827-24fb9fd41881Fri, 23 Mar 2018 13:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 5-6 - Solomon Builds the Temple1 Kings 5-6

1 Kings 5-6

full1 Kings 5-6 - Solomon Builds the Temple54d077ae-c462-4e2c-9c88-505ba0e918c5Thu, 22 Mar 2018 12:30:00 +0000765https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE13: Why We're All F*cked UpIn this chapter, I discuss the importance I've learnt this past week in first impressions, the reason why we're ALL f*cked up and how we can use that to our advantage, the 20 reasons why you shouldn't be an entrepreneur, and I update on my new journey in moving to New York and as always, my relationship status.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this chapter, I discuss the importance I've learnt this past week in first impressions, the reason why we're ALL f*cked up and how we can use that to our advantage, the 20 reasons why you shouldn't be an entrepreneur, and I update on my new journey in moving to New York and as always, my relationship status.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE13: Why We're All F*cked Up81efad1a-ca63-4a3c-ba3b-47127685b361Mon, 19 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +00002914https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 4 – Solomon’s Officials and Governors1 Kings 4

1 Kings 4

full1 Kings 4 – Solomon’s Officials and Governors9ab9c657-9644-45fc-8186-db44efddf888Sun, 18 Mar 2018 04:49:24 +0000787https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat's the Point of Fasting During Lent? We fast during Lent for many reasons. Whether those reasons are good or not is hard to tell sometimes, though. Sometimes we fast and do penance for personal reasons (I want to lose weight), or for practical reasons (I can save my family money or feed poor children), but too often our fasting is not actually about God. In this episode, Fr. Mike reminds us that God cares about us so much he is willing to notice our sacrifices—no matter how meager they may seem—and he wants us to use those sacrifices to draw closer to him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We fast during Lent for many reasons. Whether those reasons are good or not is hard to tell sometimes, though. Sometimes we fast and do penance for personal reasons (I want to lose weight), or for practical reasons (I can save my family money or feed poor children), but too often our fasting is not actually about God. In this episode, Fr. Mike reminds us that God cares about us so much he is willing to notice our sacrifices—no matter how meager they may seem—and he wants us to use those sacrifices to draw closer to him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat's the Point of Fasting During Lent?9686cf0c-699e-48b7-a265-b3af2e4aa584Fri, 16 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat's the Point of Fasting During Lent? We fast during Lent for many reasons. Whether those reasons are good or not is hard to tell sometimes, though. Sometimes we fast and do penance for personal reasons (I want to lose weight), or for practical reasons (I can save my family money or feed poor children), but too often our fasting is not actually about God. In this episode, Fr. Mike reminds us that God cares about us so much he is willing to notice our sacrifices—no matter how meager they may seem—and he wants us to use those sacrifices to draw closer to him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We fast during Lent for many reasons. Whether those reasons are good or not is hard to tell sometimes, though. Sometimes we fast and do penance for personal reasons (I want to lose weight), or for practical reasons (I can save my family money or feed poor children), but too often our fasting is not actually about God. In this episode, Fr. Mike reminds us that God cares about us so much he is willing to notice our sacrifices—no matter how meager they may seem—and he wants us to use those sacrifices to draw closer to him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat's the Point of Fasting During Lent?5cf4d658-df16-413a-9039-eb344e6797c9Fri, 16 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 3 – Solomon Asks for Wisdom1 Kings 3

1 Kings 3

full1 Kings 3 – Solomon Asks for Wisdome9ffe134-1ccf-414f-a0f2-e55b18956f5aThu, 08 Mar 2018 13:30:00 +0000633https://216.73.216.191/allTagsConfessing the Same Sins Over and Over Again Fr. Mike discusses why confessing the same sins over and over isn’t entirely a bad thing. He also offers some ways we can make our confessions more effective in helping us avoid those same sins in the future. The practice of naming, confessing, and renouncing our sins in Jesus’ name before, during, or after confession is one suggestion Fr. Mike shares. He also encourages us to move past simply wanting forgiveness and into having true repentance so we can experience deep conversion and freedom.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike discusses why confessing the same sins over and over isn’t entirely a bad thing. He also offers some ways we can make our confessions more effective in helping us avoid those same sins in the future. The practice of naming, confessing, and renouncing our sins in Jesus’ name before, during, or after confession is one suggestion Fr. Mike shares. He also encourages us to move past simply wanting forgiveness and into having true repentance so we can experience deep conversion and freedom.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullConfessing the Same Sins Over and Over Again5cef5f07-a5e3-4ec1-97f7-fd1449cba8dfWed, 07 Mar 2018 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsConfessing the Same Sins Over and Over Again Fr. Mike discusses why confessing the same sins over and over isn’t entirely a bad thing. He also offers some ways we can make our confessions more effective in helping us avoid those same sins in the future. The practice of naming, confessing, and renouncing our sins in Jesus’ name before, during, or after confession is one suggestion Fr. Mike shares. He also encourages us to move past simply wanting forgiveness and into having true repentance so we can experience deep conversion and freedom.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike discusses why confessing the same sins over and over isn’t entirely a bad thing. He also offers some ways we can make our confessions more effective in helping us avoid those same sins in the future. The practice of naming, confessing, and renouncing our sins in Jesus’ name before, during, or after confession is one suggestion Fr. Mike shares. He also encourages us to move past simply wanting forgiveness and into having true repentance so we can experience deep conversion and freedom.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullConfessing the Same Sins Over and Over Againc65495a4-c565-4ba1-b26d-c11b727f9c36Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Should I Confess My Sins to a Priest? If you’ve ever been in a conversation where you had to defend the Catholic Faith, people have probably asked you this question. It can be a tough one to answer, but Fr. Mike lays out many reasons why confessing our sins to a priest makes perfect sense. Confession isn’t a man-made tradition of the Church but rather a valuable gift given by God and rooted in Scripture. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed YOU: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike SchmitzSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you’ve ever been in a conversation where you had to defend the Catholic Faith, people have probably asked you this question. It can be a tough one to answer, but Fr. Mike lays out many reasons why confessing our sins to a priest makes perfect sense. Confession isn’t a man-made tradition of the Church but rather a valuable gift given by God and rooted in Scripture. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed YOU: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike SchmitzSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Should I Confess My Sins to a Priest?8e3aa74b-272d-405b-904f-99e086128ebaMon, 05 Mar 2018 13:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Should I Confess My Sins to a Priest? If you’ve ever been in a conversation where you had to defend the Catholic Faith, people have probably asked you this question. It can be a tough one to answer, but Fr. Mike lays out many reasons why confessing our sins to a priest makes perfect sense. Confession isn’t a man-made tradition of the Church but rather a valuable gift given by God and rooted in Scripture. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed YOU: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike SchmitzSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you’ve ever been in a conversation where you had to defend the Catholic Faith, people have probably asked you this question. It can be a tough one to answer, but Fr. Mike lays out many reasons why confessing our sins to a priest makes perfect sense. Confession isn’t a man-made tradition of the Church but rather a valuable gift given by God and rooted in Scripture. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed YOU: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike SchmitzSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Should I Confess My Sins to a Priest?2c158455-3051-4daa-aefa-b9744eeb5ba5Mon, 05 Mar 2018 13:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE12: Sacha Lord's Diary - The King of NightlifeIn this chapter I invite Sacha Lord onto the podcast to share his diary. From the halcyon days at Manchester's famed Hacienda, to building the iconic Warehouse Project & Parklife, Sacha is a true party mastermind, and as you can imagine, he's got a lot of stories to tell from along the way.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this chapter I invite Sacha Lord onto the podcast to share his diary. From the halcyon days at Manchester's famed Hacienda, to building the iconic Warehouse Project & Parklife, Sacha is a true party mastermind, and as you can imagine, he's got a lot of stories to tell from along the way.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE12: Sacha Lord's Diary - The King of Nightlifed9bc9bcf-5fe6-4b84-bfaa-295b9608b32aMon, 05 Mar 2018 05:00:00 +00003531https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 2 – Heads Will Roll1 Kings 2

1 Kings 2

full1 Kings 2 – Heads Will Roll0221bce2-e2c3-402b-9565-60fde9d60d45Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:30:00 +0000644https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShould Catholics Call Priests Father One of the most common Bible verses people use to try and debunk Catholic teaching is Matthew 23:9, where Jesus says, “Call no man on earth father.” In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides us through the New Testament to give us the context and significance of this teaching. By the end of this episode, you will see that Christ’s words here have much deeper meaning than what many people would believe.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

One of the most common Bible verses people use to try and debunk Catholic teaching is Matthew 23:9, where Jesus says, “Call no man on earth father.” In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides us through the New Testament to give us the context and significance of this teaching. By the end of this episode, you will see that Christ’s words here have much deeper meaning than what many people would believe.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullShould Catholics Call Priests Father65c7254c-f54f-4290-9bdf-0e000522cb95Mon, 26 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShould Catholics Call Priests Father One of the most common Bible verses people use to try and debunk Catholic teaching is Matthew 23:9, where Jesus says, “Call no man on earth father.” In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides us through the New Testament to give us the context and significance of this teaching. By the end of this episode, you will see that Christ’s words here have much deeper meaning than what many people would believe.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

One of the most common Bible verses people use to try and debunk Catholic teaching is Matthew 23:9, where Jesus says, “Call no man on earth father.” In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides us through the New Testament to give us the context and significance of this teaching. By the end of this episode, you will see that Christ’s words here have much deeper meaning than what many people would believe.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullShould Catholics Call Priests Father120c1d64-fe0a-47c7-9759-829aee1c50aeMon, 26 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE11: I have a huge announcement to make...In this chapter I have a huge announcement to make, one that I've not revealed to anyone outside of my immediate team yet.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this chapter I have a huge announcement to make, one that I've not revealed to anyone outside of my immediate team yet.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE11: I have a huge announcement to make...8af1c894-ebdb-4aee-b61b-8826df08fdfeSun, 25 Feb 2018 05:00:00 +00002577https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Kings 1 – King Soloman1 Kings 1

1 Kings 1

full1 Kings 1 – King Soloman0d278b22-d13b-4451-9559-4ba6ec5828ddThu, 22 Feb 2018 13:30:00 +0000787https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOvercoming Envy and Dealing with Jealousy Envy and jealousy sneakily gain control of our minds. They don’t feel like other sins that give at least a brief moment of gratification, so it’s easy to dismiss these disordered thoughts. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why we need to focus in on whatever jealousy or envy we may have in our lives, because it could inhibit our relationship with God. The remedy he shares is a reminder of who we are in God’s eyes, which is all that matters.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Envy and jealousy sneakily gain control of our minds. They don’t feel like other sins that give at least a brief moment of gratification, so it’s easy to dismiss these disordered thoughts. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why we need to focus in on whatever jealousy or envy we may have in our lives, because it could inhibit our relationship with God. The remedy he shares is a reminder of who we are in God’s eyes, which is all that matters.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullOvercoming Envy and Dealing with Jealousy8764300c-37e8-4215-97b9-4c2afa37e146Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOvercoming Envy and Dealing with Jealousy Envy and jealousy sneakily gain control of our minds. They don’t feel like other sins that give at least a brief moment of gratification, so it’s easy to dismiss these disordered thoughts. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why we need to focus in on whatever jealousy or envy we may have in our lives, because it could inhibit our relationship with God. The remedy he shares is a reminder of who we are in God’s eyes, which is all that matters.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Envy and jealousy sneakily gain control of our minds. They don’t feel like other sins that give at least a brief moment of gratification, so it’s easy to dismiss these disordered thoughts. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why we need to focus in on whatever jealousy or envy we may have in our lives, because it could inhibit our relationship with God. The remedy he shares is a reminder of who we are in God’s eyes, which is all that matters.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullOvercoming Envy and Dealing with Jealousyda82033b-9f79-47a0-9422-c9af2ee53ac5Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Samuel 24 – Sin by Census2 Samuel 24

2 Samuel 24

full2 Samuel 24 – Sin by Census3c589cf9-9d06-4aa5-aa34-1dfc0b39c3b6Thu, 15 Feb 2018 13:30:00 +0000600https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE10: Dom's Diary - Mental Health, Addiction & Quitting BusinessIn this chapter, Dominic McGregor, Co-Founder of Social Chain joins me to talk through his story of building Social Chain, the pressure's of entrepreneurship, mental health, his struggles with addiction & his recovery.Dom's EverydayHero challenge - https://calmchallengeevents201718.everydayhero.com/uk/TeeTotalRunner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this chapter, Dominic McGregor, Co-Founder of Social Chain joins me to talk through his story of building Social Chain, the pressure's of entrepreneurship, mental health, his struggles with addiction & his recovery.Dom's EverydayHero challenge - https://calmchallengeevents201718.everydayhero.com/uk/TeeTotalRunner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE10: Dom's Diary - Mental Health, Addiction & Quitting Businessd8fb1674-8ac4-4666-8202-ee4cbf23f7e5Mon, 12 Feb 2018 05:00:00 +00004679https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Helpful Rules for Discernment When we are discerning God’s will in our lives, we often get overwhelmed by the anxiety of making the right choice and don’t permit ourselves to consider what we actually want. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to weigh all the choices that are open to us, good for us, wise, and desired by us. The last of the four is often overlooked, so Fr. Mike explains why it is just as important to pay attention to our heart’s desires as it is to consider the other three factors when we are discerning a decision.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we are discerning God’s will in our lives, we often get overwhelmed by the anxiety of making the right choice and don’t permit ourselves to consider what we actually want. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to weigh all the choices that are open to us, good for us, wise, and desired by us. The last of the four is often overlooked, so Fr. Mike explains why it is just as important to pay attention to our heart’s desires as it is to consider the other three factors when we are discerning a decision.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full4 Helpful Rules for Discernment8a4c6902-692b-49bd-a6ed-347f228b58d7Fri, 09 Feb 2018 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Helpful Rules for Discernment When we are discerning God’s will in our lives, we often get overwhelmed by the anxiety of making the right choice and don’t permit ourselves to consider what we actually want. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to weigh all the choices that are open to us, good for us, wise, and desired by us. The last of the four is often overlooked, so Fr. Mike explains why it is just as important to pay attention to our heart’s desires as it is to consider the other three factors when we are discerning a decision.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we are discerning God’s will in our lives, we often get overwhelmed by the anxiety of making the right choice and don’t permit ourselves to consider what we actually want. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to weigh all the choices that are open to us, good for us, wise, and desired by us. The last of the four is often overlooked, so Fr. Mike explains why it is just as important to pay attention to our heart’s desires as it is to consider the other three factors when we are discerning a decision.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full4 Helpful Rules for Discernment67524329-f3bd-4a0e-97ca-4e5522daf523Fri, 09 Feb 2018 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Samuel 23 – David’s Last Words2 Samuel 23

2 Samuel 23

full2 Samuel 23 – David’s Last Words8067fa2e-4510-4f63-80e3-7797032f6972Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:30:00 +0000947https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Samuel 22 – David’s Song of Praise2 Samuel 22

2 Samuel 22

full2 Samuel 22 – David’s Song of Praisefbae2e89-e03b-433b-870e-8049a2dd7f40Thu, 01 Feb 2018 13:30:00 +0000751https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMotivation to Go to Catholic Mass You may have heard priests or devout Catholics say something like, “If only people knew what was happening at Mass, they’d be more willing to go.” That may be true, but in this episode, Fr. Mike also gets to the more practical—and painfully direct—heart of the matter. He points out that the heart of worship is sacrifice, and ultimately it’s not about how engaged or entertained we are. Mass isn’t about us; it’s about God and what he asks of us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You may have heard priests or devout Catholics say something like, “If only people knew what was happening at Mass, they’d be more willing to go.” That may be true, but in this episode, Fr. Mike also gets to the more practical—and painfully direct—heart of the matter. He points out that the heart of worship is sacrifice, and ultimately it’s not about how engaged or entertained we are. Mass isn’t about us; it’s about God and what he asks of us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullMotivation to Go to Catholic Masse01653ce-a513-4616-b8b4-5f1ff95361d4Thu, 01 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMotivation to Go to Catholic Mass You may have heard priests or devout Catholics say something like, “If only people knew what was happening at Mass, they’d be more willing to go.” That may be true, but in this episode, Fr. Mike also gets to the more practical—and painfully direct—heart of the matter. He points out that the heart of worship is sacrifice, and ultimately it’s not about how engaged or entertained we are. Mass isn’t about us; it’s about God and what he asks of us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You may have heard priests or devout Catholics say something like, “If only people knew what was happening at Mass, they’d be more willing to go.” That may be true, but in this episode, Fr. Mike also gets to the more practical—and painfully direct—heart of the matter. He points out that the heart of worship is sacrifice, and ultimately it’s not about how engaged or entertained we are. Mass isn’t about us; it’s about God and what he asks of us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullMotivation to Go to Catholic Massd4d98152-3f7c-4e8f-8b99-c9de4e08c07eThu, 01 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE9: Social Media Is Destroying Our SocietyIn the ninth instalment of the podcast, I discuss my recent trip to Sri Lanka and the lessons it taught me about gratitude, the power of networking, the trap of social media and impacts on mental health, and as always, and update on relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the ninth instalment of the podcast, I discuss my recent trip to Sri Lanka and the lessons it taught me about gratitude, the power of networking, the trap of social media and impacts on mental health, and as always, and update on relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE9: Social Media Is Destroying Our Society9cbcaa92-9d86-4e69-a18d-38329b93f3d9Thu, 01 Feb 2018 05:00:00 +00002789https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Samuel 21 – Revenge and Last Battle2 Samuel 21

2 Samuel 21

full2 Samuel 21 – Revenge and Last Battlefa595061-ce10-4389-86af-17b0ba89b26bThu, 25 Jan 2018 13:30:00 +0000638https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy God Gave Us Bodies God made the world—and you—on purpose. What is that purpose? Well, that’s what St. John Paul II went to great lengths to explain in his Theology of the Body talks, which Fr. Mike sums up beautifully in this episode. With profound simplicity, Fr. Mike—inspired by St. John Paul II—shares the fundamental truths of this ingenious vision of humanity and sexuality. Made in God’s image and likeness, you are your body, and you are made for love. What you do with your body matters. You’ll have to watch the video to get the last and most powerful point. It’s amazing.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

God made the world—and you—on purpose. What is that purpose? Well, that’s what St. John Paul II went to great lengths to explain in his Theology of the Body talks, which Fr. Mike sums up beautifully in this episode. With profound simplicity, Fr. Mike—inspired by St. John Paul II—shares the fundamental truths of this ingenious vision of humanity and sexuality. Made in God’s image and likeness, you are your body, and you are made for love. What you do with your body matters. You’ll have to watch the video to get the last and most powerful point. It’s amazing.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy God Gave Us Bodies3fb148d7-6cec-432f-b2e1-588364f54fa5Thu, 25 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy God Gave Us Bodies God made the world—and you—on purpose. What is that purpose? Well, that’s what St. John Paul II went to great lengths to explain in his Theology of the Body talks, which Fr. Mike sums up beautifully in this episode. With profound simplicity, Fr. Mike—inspired by St. John Paul II—shares the fundamental truths of this ingenious vision of humanity and sexuality. Made in God’s image and likeness, you are your body, and you are made for love. What you do with your body matters. You’ll have to watch the video to get the last and most powerful point. It’s amazing.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

God made the world—and you—on purpose. What is that purpose? Well, that’s what St. John Paul II went to great lengths to explain in his Theology of the Body talks, which Fr. Mike sums up beautifully in this episode. With profound simplicity, Fr. Mike—inspired by St. John Paul II—shares the fundamental truths of this ingenious vision of humanity and sexuality. Made in God’s image and likeness, you are your body, and you are made for love. What you do with your body matters. You’ll have to watch the video to get the last and most powerful point. It’s amazing.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy God Gave Us Bodiesd242cc9c-d000-459c-a1b8-05401e0e871eThu, 25 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsInspiration to Stop Complaining St. Paul wrote to the Thessalonians, “In all things give thanks” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). In this episode, Fr. Mike shows us how to live up to that challenge, helping us to see that everything we complain about can be viewed as an opportunity to praise God. This isn’t just good advice. It is what’s required of us as Christians. Sure, we will have times when we need to vent to a confidant; but—as Fr. Mike suggests—keeping our complaining to a minimum is a great way to prove we are striving to do God’s will.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

St. Paul wrote to the Thessalonians, “In all things give thanks” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). In this episode, Fr. Mike shows us how to live up to that challenge, helping us to see that everything we complain about can be viewed as an opportunity to praise God. This isn’t just good advice. It is what’s required of us as Christians. Sure, we will have times when we need to vent to a confidant; but—as Fr. Mike suggests—keeping our complaining to a minimum is a great way to prove we are striving to do God’s will.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullInspiration to Stop Complaining9700f172-5783-4049-957c-58be79750177Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsInspiration to Stop Complaining St. Paul wrote to the Thessalonians, “In all things give thanks” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). In this episode, Fr. Mike shows us how to live up to that challenge, helping us to see that everything we complain about can be viewed as an opportunity to praise God. This isn’t just good advice. It is what’s required of us as Christians. Sure, we will have times when we need to vent to a confidant; but—as Fr. Mike suggests—keeping our complaining to a minimum is a great way to prove we are striving to do God’s will.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

St. Paul wrote to the Thessalonians, “In all things give thanks” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). In this episode, Fr. Mike shows us how to live up to that challenge, helping us to see that everything we complain about can be viewed as an opportunity to praise God. This isn’t just good advice. It is what’s required of us as Christians. Sure, we will have times when we need to vent to a confidant; but—as Fr. Mike suggests—keeping our complaining to a minimum is a great way to prove we are striving to do God’s will.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullInspiration to Stop Complaining95ae87ee-6b2c-4ab5-842b-021af9cadf59Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Samuel 20 – Another Revolt2 Samuel 20

2 Samuel 20

full2 Samuel 20 – Another Revolt3f343b72-541d-491e-89b2-015f1398a9f6Thu, 18 Jan 2018 13:30:00 +0000752https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Samuel 18:19-33,19 – Aftermath18:19-33,19

18:19-33,19

full2 Samuel 18:19-33,19 – Aftermathf444f497-11f1-48b7-8542-05188a02deabThu, 11 Jan 2018 13:30:00 +0000973https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Virgin Mary's Struggles If we want to be holy, the Virgin Mary should have an integral role in our spiritual life; but sometimes, perhaps, you might ​think you cannot relate to the Blessed Mother because she was immaculately conceived and didn’t have to struggle with sin as we do. In this episode, Fr. Mike shares how even though ​Mary ​did not struggle with sin, she still had her own unique struggle that we can relate to when we are seeking holiness. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW). MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com The Great Adventure Blog: http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/blog SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If we want to be holy, the Virgin Mary should have an integral role in our spiritual life; but sometimes, perhaps, you might ​think you cannot relate to the Blessed Mother because she was immaculately conceived and didn’t have to struggle with sin as we do. In this episode, Fr. Mike shares how even though ​Mary ​did not struggle with sin, she still had her own unique struggle that we can relate to when we are seeking holiness. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW). MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com The Great Adventure Blog: http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/blog SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Virgin Mary's Struggles32e5b17a-071c-4e94-ade8-31b6d6be4242Thu, 11 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Virgin Mary's Struggles If we want to be holy, the Virgin Mary should have an integral role in our spiritual life; but sometimes, perhaps, you might ​think you cannot relate to the Blessed Mother because she was immaculately conceived and didn’t have to struggle with sin as we do. In this episode, Fr. Mike shares how even though ​Mary ​did not struggle with sin, she still had her own unique struggle that we can relate to when we are seeking holiness. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW). MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com The Great Adventure Blog: http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/blog SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If we want to be holy, the Virgin Mary should have an integral role in our spiritual life; but sometimes, perhaps, you might ​think you cannot relate to the Blessed Mother because she was immaculately conceived and didn’t have to struggle with sin as we do. In this episode, Fr. Mike shares how even though ​Mary ​did not struggle with sin, she still had her own unique struggle that we can relate to when we are seeking holiness. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW). MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com The Great Adventure Blog: http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/blog SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Virgin Mary's Struggles3684275e-fdb0-4eff-a6a5-ecf519fed4a4Thu, 11 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#43: Part 5: Joseph's Family ReunionThis is our last story in our series on Joseph. What will Joseph do when he sees his brothers?!?! Will he punish them for what they did? Will he forgive them? Join us on this captivating story as we see how the puzzle pieces are coming together and we learn about a wonderful thing called FORGIVENESS.  Please feel free to contact me @: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/ or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ or biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is our last story in our series on Joseph. What will Joseph do when he sees his brothers?!?! Will he punish them for what they did? Will he forgive them? Join us on this captivating story as we see how the puzzle pieces are coming together and we learn about a wonderful thing called FORGIVENESS.  Please feel free to contact me @: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/ or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ or biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#43: Part 5: Joseph's Family Reunion95a4d81b-ddcf-436b-94cb-4bec596a5256Fri, 05 Jan 2018 18:00:00 +0000397https://216.73.216.191/allTags#42: Part 4: From Prison to PalaceThings are looking up for Joseph. He begins to see how all of the puzzles pieces are fitting together to form an incredible picture. He is reminded that God had a mighty plan for him all along and that God was always with him. Join us on our exciting story today and see what we learn. Enjoy! For questions or comments, please contact me @: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/ OR  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ OR biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com Thank you for tuning in! I pray your family enjoys them and that your kids are excited to hear God's word come to life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things are looking up for Joseph. He begins to see how all of the puzzles pieces are fitting together to form an incredible picture. He is reminded that God had a mighty plan for him all along and that God was always with him. Join us on our exciting story today and see what we learn. Enjoy! For questions or comments, please contact me @: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/ OR  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ OR biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com Thank you for tuning in! I pray your family enjoys them and that your kids are excited to hear God's word come to life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#42: Part 4: From Prison to Palacea214a206-a1da-45d8-af2a-b6ec1e3e2b6bThu, 04 Jan 2018 18:00:00 +0000421https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Secret to Sticking to a New Year's Resolution So you felt a strong wave of inspiration and became determined to make a New Year’s resolution. Great. Now what? In this episode, Fr. Mike teaches how to strike a balance between great change and manageable consistency, so you can tackle that resolution with determination and wisdom. By starting with small steps and plotting a course of action, you will experience what it means to be faithful and become who God is calling you to be by the end of the year. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

So you felt a strong wave of inspiration and became determined to make a New Year’s resolution. Great. Now what? In this episode, Fr. Mike teaches how to strike a balance between great change and manageable consistency, so you can tackle that resolution with determination and wisdom. By starting with small steps and plotting a course of action, you will experience what it means to be faithful and become who God is calling you to be by the end of the year. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Secret to Sticking to a New Year's Resolution6fc670cf-e7b1-4814-ba36-0b5c047a5353Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Secret to Sticking to a New Year's Resolution So you felt a strong wave of inspiration and became determined to make a New Year’s resolution. Great. Now what? In this episode, Fr. Mike teaches how to strike a balance between great change and manageable consistency, so you can tackle that resolution with determination and wisdom. By starting with small steps and plotting a course of action, you will experience what it means to be faithful and become who God is calling you to be by the end of the year. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

So you felt a strong wave of inspiration and became determined to make a New Year’s resolution. Great. Now what? In this episode, Fr. Mike teaches how to strike a balance between great change and manageable consistency, so you can tackle that resolution with determination and wisdom. By starting with small steps and plotting a course of action, you will experience what it means to be faithful and become who God is calling you to be by the end of the year. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Secret to Sticking to a New Year's Resolution2afea85c-4232-4515-a8f1-2966365c2c19Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Samuel 17-18:18 – Death of Absalom2 Samuel 17-18:18

2 Samuel 17-18:18

full2 Samuel 17-18:18 – Death of Absalom5ee5778c-3bef-4198-a904-8fae0f5e5269Thu, 04 Jan 2018 01:12:52 +0000800https://216.73.216.191/allTags#41: Part 3 The Cupbearers DreamToday we continue our exciting series on Joseph. We learn that Joseph meets a man in jail. Joseph uses his gifts God has given him to help the fellow prisoner understand his dream. He did the right thing, using his gifts to honor God, so why was he still in jail? Our story today teaches us a valuable lesson. So, tune in and enjoy.      For questions or comments, please contact me at: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/?ref=settings OR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ OR biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com Thank you and enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we continue our exciting series on Joseph. We learn that Joseph meets a man in jail. Joseph uses his gifts God has given him to help the fellow prisoner understand his dream. He did the right thing, using his gifts to honor God, so why was he still in jail? Our story today teaches us a valuable lesson. So, tune in and enjoy.      For questions or comments, please contact me at: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/?ref=settings OR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ OR biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com Thank you and enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#41: Part 3 The Cupbearers Dream0c1c62c8-7083-498f-b968-5def206f39caWed, 03 Jan 2018 18:00:00 +0000346https://216.73.216.191/allTags#40: Part 2: It's Not Always As it SeemsWe continue our story series today on Joseph. Last week we saw what his jealous brothers did and now we learn that it might even get worse for poor Joseph. Joseph does not lose heart though. He knows he can only see 1 little piece of the puzzle and that God can see the whole puzzle, the whole picture. Join us today as we learn how Joseph remembers that God has a plan for his life EVEN when his life is turned upside down. Enjoy using the apply section at the end of the podcast to engage in conversation with your little kids. Please feel free to contact me @ via   Facebook@  https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/ or instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ or email: biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening and enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our story series today on Joseph. Last week we saw what his jealous brothers did and now we learn that it might even get worse for poor Joseph. Joseph does not lose heart though. He knows he can only see 1 little piece of the puzzle and that God can see the whole puzzle, the whole picture. Join us today as we learn how Joseph remembers that God has a plan for his life EVEN when his life is turned upside down. Enjoy using the apply section at the end of the podcast to engage in conversation with your little kids. Please feel free to contact me @ via   Facebook@  https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/ or instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ or email: biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening and enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#40: Part 2: It's Not Always As it Seems571f5d01-e2bb-4cfb-b6cc-682c406b57a9Tue, 02 Jan 2018 18:00:00 +0000450https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Samuel 16 – David Flees Absalom2 Samuel 16

2 Samuel 16

full2 Samuel 16 – David Flees Absalom505835db-1b3e-4282-ad09-96bc97082605Thu, 28 Dec 2017 13:30:00 +0000616https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChristmas: A Time for Hope While many of us may become stressed out before Christmas and depressed afterwards—working hard to make the holiday perfect and burning out once it’s all “over”—the Light of the season can still shine through if we remember one thing. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains what it means for Christmas to be a season of hope, and reminds us that strengthening our relationship with Jesus while learning to trust him is the one thing that matters this season. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW). MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com The Great Adventure Blog: http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/blog SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

While many of us may become stressed out before Christmas and depressed afterwards—working hard to make the holiday perfect and burning out once it’s all “over”—the Light of the season can still shine through if we remember one thing. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains what it means for Christmas to be a season of hope, and reminds us that strengthening our relationship with Jesus while learning to trust him is the one thing that matters this season. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW). MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com The Great Adventure Blog: http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/blog SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullChristmas: A Time for Hopebfcd18e6-50f6-4490-a3eb-9437d69a6f35Thu, 28 Dec 2017 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChristmas: A Time for Hope While many of us may become stressed out before Christmas and depressed afterwards—working hard to make the holiday perfect and burning out once it’s all “over”—the Light of the season can still shine through if we remember one thing. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains what it means for Christmas to be a season of hope, and reminds us that strengthening our relationship with Jesus while learning to trust him is the one thing that matters this season. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW). MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com The Great Adventure Blog: http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/blog SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

While many of us may become stressed out before Christmas and depressed afterwards—working hard to make the holiday perfect and burning out once it’s all “over”—the Light of the season can still shine through if we remember one thing. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains what it means for Christmas to be a season of hope, and reminds us that strengthening our relationship with Jesus while learning to trust him is the one thing that matters this season. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW). MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com The Great Adventure Blog: http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/blog SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullChristmas: A Time for Hope95d2e9bb-e072-4e02-9471-3b38ef2ee973Thu, 28 Dec 2017 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLearning How To Love from the Bible Do you want to learn how to love like the Bible teaches? Bible-based love, indeed any Bible-based relationships, can be attained if we understand what the Bible says about love. Loving someone rightly is difficult because selfish motives often seep into even our closest relationships. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz connects the Old and New Testaments, using the story of the Fall in Genesis to show how, despite our selfish motives, we are still made for love. He shows how the Fall was not a curse from God but a remedy for humanity’s broken idea of love. Because Adam and Eve — and subsequently, each one of us — chose self-preservation over self-gift and wanted pleasure apart from sacrifice, God had to teach us that love costs something. He provided a remedy and a Redeemer so we could learn to be a gift from him to others. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW). MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com The Great Adventure Blog: http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/blog SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you want to learn how to love like the Bible teaches? Bible-based love, indeed any Bible-based relationships, can be attained if we understand what the Bible says about love. Loving someone rightly is difficult because selfish motives often seep into even our closest relationships. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz connects the Old and New Testaments, using the story of the Fall in Genesis to show how, despite our selfish motives, we are still made for love. He shows how the Fall was not a curse from God but a remedy for humanity’s broken idea of love. Because Adam and Eve — and subsequently, each one of us — chose self-preservation over self-gift and wanted pleasure apart from sacrifice, God had to teach us that love costs something. He provided a remedy and a Redeemer so we could learn to be a gift from him to others. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW). MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com The Great Adventure Blog: http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/blog SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLearning How To Love from the Bible09999b63-5fd3-4331-afd8-5b9a871c097fThu, 21 Dec 2017 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLearning How To Love from the Bible Do you want to learn how to love like the Bible teaches? Bible-based love, indeed any Bible-based relationships, can be attained if we understand what the Bible says about love. Loving someone rightly is difficult because selfish motives often seep into even our closest relationships. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz connects the Old and New Testaments, using the story of the Fall in Genesis to show how, despite our selfish motives, we are still made for love. He shows how the Fall was not a curse from God but a remedy for humanity’s broken idea of love. Because Adam and Eve — and subsequently, each one of us — chose self-preservation over self-gift and wanted pleasure apart from sacrifice, God had to teach us that love costs something. He provided a remedy and a Redeemer so we could learn to be a gift from him to others. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW). MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com The Great Adventure Blog: http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/blog SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do you want to learn how to love like the Bible teaches? Bible-based love, indeed any Bible-based relationships, can be attained if we understand what the Bible says about love. Loving someone rightly is difficult because selfish motives often seep into even our closest relationships. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz connects the Old and New Testaments, using the story of the Fall in Genesis to show how, despite our selfish motives, we are still made for love. He shows how the Fall was not a curse from God but a remedy for humanity’s broken idea of love. Because Adam and Eve — and subsequently, each one of us — chose self-preservation over self-gift and wanted pleasure apart from sacrifice, God had to teach us that love costs something. He provided a remedy and a Redeemer so we could learn to be a gift from him to others. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW). MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com The Great Adventure Blog: http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/blog SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLearning How To Love from the Bible1318775f-7fe4-41e2-bb2c-09c757d3ef05Thu, 21 Dec 2017 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Samuel 15 – Absalom Revolts2 Samuel 15

2 Samuel 15

full2 Samuel 15 – Absalom Revolts5a6bbdea-e46d-48e6-90dc-9b9037ee9ca6Thu, 21 Dec 2017 13:30:00 +0000611https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE8: Advice from Elon Musk, Warren Buffet and Steve JobsIn this Chapter, I discuss how I get into the right frame of mind just before a any big moment in my life, why it's so important for me to push my ego aside in order to win and the advice from some of my mentors that has helped shape the person I am today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Chapter, I discuss how I get into the right frame of mind just before a any big moment in my life, why it's so important for me to push my ego aside in order to win and the advice from some of my mentors that has helped shape the person I am today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE8: Advice from Elon Musk, Warren Buffet and Steve Jobscdd8a716-8b1f-4bd4-a3bd-65f7a13d1bfaMon, 18 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +00002671https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Samuel 14 – Absalom Returns2 Samuel 14

2 Samuel 14

full2 Samuel 14 – Absalom Returnseb1c60b8-3d10-4c55-a598-b5eaa92010f1Thu, 14 Dec 2017 13:30:00 +0000607https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStraightforward Career and Job Advice It’s all too common for us to think of our work as either the thing that gives us our identity, or something to be avoided at all cost, or some unhealthy combination of those two misleading philosophies. In this episode, Fr. Mike aims to bring inspiration to our everyday jobs by showing us how our labor can be a way to share in God’s nature. By striving to look past humanity’s brokenness and sin, we can move beyond seeing work as a burden, and see how every act of work has dignity. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW). MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com The Great Adventure Blog: http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/blog SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It’s all too common for us to think of our work as either the thing that gives us our identity, or something to be avoided at all cost, or some unhealthy combination of those two misleading philosophies. In this episode, Fr. Mike aims to bring inspiration to our everyday jobs by showing us how our labor can be a way to share in God’s nature. By striving to look past humanity’s brokenness and sin, we can move beyond seeing work as a burden, and see how every act of work has dignity. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW). MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com The Great Adventure Blog: http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/blog SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullStraightforward Career and Job Adviced8e9d99e-ba13-4516-8759-9dde12b13eebWed, 13 Dec 2017 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsStraightforward Career and Job Advice It’s all too common for us to think of our work as either the thing that gives us our identity, or something to be avoided at all cost, or some unhealthy combination of those two misleading philosophies. In this episode, Fr. Mike aims to bring inspiration to our everyday jobs by showing us how our labor can be a way to share in God’s nature. By striving to look past humanity’s brokenness and sin, we can move beyond seeing work as a burden, and see how every act of work has dignity. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW). MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com The Great Adventure Blog: http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/blog SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It’s all too common for us to think of our work as either the thing that gives us our identity, or something to be avoided at all cost, or some unhealthy combination of those two misleading philosophies. In this episode, Fr. Mike aims to bring inspiration to our everyday jobs by showing us how our labor can be a way to share in God’s nature. By striving to look past humanity’s brokenness and sin, we can move beyond seeing work as a burden, and see how every act of work has dignity. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (http://bit.ly/2rdOFy7) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (http://bit.ly/2r32vUK) Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (http://bit.ly/2rIYjfE) YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (http://bit.ly/2nKLug5) Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz (http://bit.ly/2sKUnJN) Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up over the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD (http://bit.ly/2sYtQaW). MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com The Great Adventure Blog: http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/blog SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asce... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullStraightforward Career and Job Advice07e2cb55-7bd8-4943-bf7e-14b90938d739Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Samuel 13 - Amnon and Tamar2 Samuel 13

2 Samuel 13

full2 Samuel 13 - Amnon and Tamarae139983-4f36-44e8-8f47-22602464ea86Thu, 07 Dec 2017 13:30:00 +0000609https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Problem With Criticism In this episode, Fr. Mike delivers a crackdown on habitual criticism. He discusses how easy it is to criticize something, and how hard it is to create something and open yourself to be critiqued. While pointing out how excessive criticism is a form of cowardice, he invites us to have courage and stand for the Creed while accepting the risk of criticism that comes with doing so.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this episode, Fr. Mike delivers a crackdown on habitual criticism. He discusses how easy it is to criticize something, and how hard it is to create something and open yourself to be critiqued. While pointing out how excessive criticism is a form of cowardice, he invites us to have courage and stand for the Creed while accepting the risk of criticism that comes with doing so.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Problem With Criticismb65b8b44-44be-4590-82f6-1adf0ca935e2Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Problem With Criticism In this episode, Fr. Mike delivers a crackdown on habitual criticism. He discusses how easy it is to criticize something, and how hard it is to create something and open yourself to be critiqued. While pointing out how excessive criticism is a form of cowardice, he invites us to have courage and stand for the Creed while accepting the risk of criticism that comes with doing so.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this episode, Fr. Mike delivers a crackdown on habitual criticism. He discusses how easy it is to criticize something, and how hard it is to create something and open yourself to be critiqued. While pointing out how excessive criticism is a form of cowardice, he invites us to have courage and stand for the Creed while accepting the risk of criticism that comes with doing so.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Problem With Criticismeb40ca1e-b8ee-40a5-91fa-9850220a4372Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Samuel 12 – Consequences2 Samuel 12

2 Samuel 12

full2 Samuel 12 – Consequences202ca8f7-1f07-4afd-8bca-ee10185fe8bcThu, 30 Nov 2017 13:30:00 +0000824https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFinding God in Darkness The phrase “dark night of the soul” is thrown around quite a bit in Catholic circles, but what does it mean exactly? In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains precisely what is happening in our souls when we feel this kind of spiritual darkness, and he encourages us to hang in there when it happens; because it means God is preparing our souls for much greater things.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The phrase “dark night of the soul” is thrown around quite a bit in Catholic circles, but what does it mean exactly? In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains precisely what is happening in our souls when we feel this kind of spiritual darkness, and he encourages us to hang in there when it happens; because it means God is preparing our souls for much greater things.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFinding God in Darknessd7876849-c5d4-4efe-bcaf-9372e8cd7e2eThu, 30 Nov 2017 11:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFinding God in Darkness The phrase “dark night of the soul” is thrown around quite a bit in Catholic circles, but what does it mean exactly? In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains precisely what is happening in our souls when we feel this kind of spiritual darkness, and he encourages us to hang in there when it happens; because it means God is preparing our souls for much greater things.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The phrase “dark night of the soul” is thrown around quite a bit in Catholic circles, but what does it mean exactly? In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains precisely what is happening in our souls when we feel this kind of spiritual darkness, and he encourages us to hang in there when it happens; because it means God is preparing our souls for much greater things.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFinding God in Darkness613c3951-4afa-4b70-ad9d-d71a90621f7cThu, 30 Nov 2017 11:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE7: Ben Francis - 25 year old CEO OF UK’s fastest growing companyAfter a couple of weeks away from the mic, I jump back on to reflect on my two recent interviews with Mark Stringer and Ben Francis, in addition to this, my diary was packed full of thoughts from the last few weeks which I couldn't wait to get into... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a couple of weeks away from the mic, I jump back on to reflect on my two recent interviews with Mark Stringer and Ben Francis, in addition to this, my diary was packed full of thoughts from the last few weeks which I couldn't wait to get into... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE7: Ben Francis - 25 year old CEO OF UK’s fastest growing company30c17f11-2279-4f36-bad6-1ded047c4a01Tue, 28 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +00003144https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Do Priests Pray Finding the right words to pray can be difficult, and the rote prayers we were taught as children are too often not prayed from the heart. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz tells us about a way to pray that priests are taught in their formation years which helps make their prayers both habitual and genuine.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Finding the right words to pray can be difficult, and the rote prayers we were taught as children are too often not prayed from the heart. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz tells us about a way to pray that priests are taught in their formation years which helps make their prayers both habitual and genuine.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Do Priests Pray732c1cf2-1d8a-43d3-9948-1e007e8047bcThu, 23 Nov 2017 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow Do Priests Pray Finding the right words to pray can be difficult, and the rote prayers we were taught as children are too often not prayed from the heart. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz tells us about a way to pray that priests are taught in their formation years which helps make their prayers both habitual and genuine.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Finding the right words to pray can be difficult, and the rote prayers we were taught as children are too often not prayed from the heart. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz tells us about a way to pray that priests are taught in their formation years which helps make their prayers both habitual and genuine.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow Do Priests Prayddfe4d69-848c-48d4-83bf-6986dba96fd6Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Samuel 11 – David and Bathsheba2 Samuel 11

2 Samuel 11

full2 Samuel 11 – David and Bathsheba05bf6db7-9563-48f1-bbc2-a9333c9f040cThu, 23 Nov 2017 13:30:00 +0000908https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE6 Mark's Diary - Betrayal, backstabbing and deathIn this Chapter, I delve into another CEO's deep, dark diary. My first guest was Mark Stringer, CEO of Manchester based web & design agency, AHOY. Mark takes us through his tumultuous 2017 that resulted in him having to fold his business and saw him caught up in the London terror attacks.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Chapter, I delve into another CEO's deep, dark diary. My first guest was Mark Stringer, CEO of Manchester based web & design agency, AHOY. Mark takes us through his tumultuous 2017 that resulted in him having to fold his business and saw him caught up in the London terror attacks.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE6 Mark's Diary - Betrayal, backstabbing and death714b4912-2869-46f2-bf79-849a8f537405Sun, 19 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +00005725https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Lesser Known Final Judgment Death, judgment, heaven, and hell—the four last things—are popular enough topics among Christians; but there’s more to these things than just our own personal end. In this episode​,​ Fr. Mike explains how, as the Catechism teaches, in the Last Judgment “the ultimate meaning of the whole work of creation and of the entire economy of salvation” will be made known to us (CCC 1040). All the good and evil you and I have done will also become known. Fr. Mike’s perspective on this reality is both fascinating and humbling.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Death, judgment, heaven, and hell—the four last things—are popular enough topics among Christians; but there’s more to these things than just our own personal end. In this episode​,​ Fr. Mike explains how, as the Catechism teaches, in the Last Judgment “the ultimate meaning of the whole work of creation and of the entire economy of salvation” will be made known to us (CCC 1040). All the good and evil you and I have done will also become known. Fr. Mike’s perspective on this reality is both fascinating and humbling.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Lesser Known Final Judgmentc454307e-776d-458e-8e29-d632ea9db31eThu, 16 Nov 2017 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Lesser Known Final Judgment Death, judgment, heaven, and hell—the four last things—are popular enough topics among Christians; but there’s more to these things than just our own personal end. In this episode​,​ Fr. Mike explains how, as the Catechism teaches, in the Last Judgment “the ultimate meaning of the whole work of creation and of the entire economy of salvation” will be made known to us (CCC 1040). All the good and evil you and I have done will also become known. Fr. Mike’s perspective on this reality is both fascinating and humbling.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Death, judgment, heaven, and hell—the four last things—are popular enough topics among Christians; but there’s more to these things than just our own personal end. In this episode​,​ Fr. Mike explains how, as the Catechism teaches, in the Last Judgment “the ultimate meaning of the whole work of creation and of the entire economy of salvation” will be made known to us (CCC 1040). All the good and evil you and I have done will also become known. Fr. Mike’s perspective on this reality is both fascinating and humbling.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Lesser Known Final Judgmentc617265a-c408-4a6a-91bd-3e68f2324254Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Samuel 10 – A Foolish Leader2 Samuel 10

2 Samuel 10

full2 Samuel 10 – A Foolish Leader781640ed-0b94-4ad6-b723-d21d2bf315c3Thu, 16 Nov 2017 13:30:00 +0000511https://216.73.216.191/allTags#529 - 2 Samuel 8-9 – Good King David, part 32 Samuel 8-9

2 Samuel 8-9

full#529 - 2 Samuel 8-9 – Good King David, part 3cc77226d-5dfa-4f4a-bbba-4d94751c280bThu, 09 Nov 2017 13:30:00 +0000551https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDecision Making 101 Fr. Mike gives help when it comes to making decisions.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike gives help when it comes to making decisions.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDecision Making 101fe87bac2-f5ae-416b-9aa7-10a769169be1Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDecision Making 101 Fr. Mike gives help when it comes to making decisions.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike gives help when it comes to making decisions.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDecision Making 1014a1fbb62-8b77-4ca3-adea-34d4b7db1499Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE5: The Battle With Self DoubtIn this chapter, I focus on the relationship between patience & impatience, the battle with self-doubt and the question of whether entrepreneurs should be single. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this chapter, I focus on the relationship between patience & impatience, the battle with self-doubt and the question of whether entrepreneurs should be single. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE5: The Battle With Self Doubt4a12a235-1745-46ce-b00a-dce0bf4e2b74Tue, 07 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +00002383https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Samuel 6 – Good King David, part 22 Samuel 7

2 Samuel 7

full2 Samuel 6 – Good King David, part 22104ad36-79b8-425b-af0e-790a17b10319Thu, 02 Nov 2017 12:30:00 +0000637https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Battle of Prayer Drawing from the wisdom of the saints, Fr. Mike explains why prayer should be in the center of our lives, while offering some helpful pointers on how to make that so, especially during distractions.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Drawing from the wisdom of the saints, Fr. Mike explains why prayer should be in the center of our lives, while offering some helpful pointers on how to make that so, especially during distractions.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Battle of Prayer8a214375-1b2d-4049-9a03-0429344aa365Thu, 02 Nov 2017 08:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Battle of Prayer Drawing from the wisdom of the saints, Fr. Mike explains why prayer should be in the center of our lives, while offering some helpful pointers on how to make that so, especially during distractions.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Drawing from the wisdom of the saints, Fr. Mike explains why prayer should be in the center of our lives, while offering some helpful pointers on how to make that so, especially during distractions.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Battle of Prayer986066c8-ffe0-4978-9696-0c780186bafcThu, 02 Nov 2017 08:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE4: This Podcast Has Been Getting Me In Trouble..In this Chapter, I discuss the benefits that this podcast has brought me in such a short time and how everyone listening can benefit too, but I also discuss the trouble that this podcast has caused.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Chapter, I discuss the benefits that this podcast has brought me in such a short time and how everyone listening can benefit too, but I also discuss the trouble that this podcast has caused.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE4: This Podcast Has Been Getting Me In Trouble..4f9a70d8-aa79-434c-b2ba-e39826453d7dTue, 31 Oct 2017 04:00:00 +00002958https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Samuel 6 – Good King David, part 12 Samuel 6

2 Samuel 6

full2 Samuel 6 – Good King David, part 156c1a072-9eaf-4270-a498-a70f0db0daadThu, 26 Oct 2017 12:30:00 +0000801https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTolkien's Leaf J.R.R. Tolkien’s short story &quot;Leaf by Niggle&quot;, reveals that minutia matters: even the little things we do have can have great significance. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explores how the author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings shows that having a more complete vision for life can affect our attention to detail. Reflecting on this, Father Mike shows us how the hope of heaven can give eternally deeper meaning to even the most minute tasks in our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

J.R.R. Tolkien’s short story &quot;Leaf by Niggle&quot;, reveals that minutia matters: even the little things we do have can have great significance. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explores how the author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings shows that having a more complete vision for life can affect our attention to detail. Reflecting on this, Father Mike shows us how the hope of heaven can give eternally deeper meaning to even the most minute tasks in our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTolkien's Leaf9b564219-23ab-4deb-af39-660a5ac7aa6cWed, 25 Oct 2017 14:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTolkien's Leaf J.R.R. Tolkien’s short story &quot;Leaf by Niggle&quot;, reveals that minutia matters: even the little things we do have can have great significance. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explores how the author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings shows that having a more complete vision for life can affect our attention to detail. Reflecting on this, Father Mike shows us how the hope of heaven can give eternally deeper meaning to even the most minute tasks in our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

J.R.R. Tolkien’s short story &quot;Leaf by Niggle&quot;, reveals that minutia matters: even the little things we do have can have great significance. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explores how the author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings shows that having a more complete vision for life can affect our attention to detail. Reflecting on this, Father Mike shows us how the hope of heaven can give eternally deeper meaning to even the most minute tasks in our lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTolkien's Leaf31c76c41-1c99-4449-b8c7-70fbf808287aWed, 25 Oct 2017 14:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE3: Relationships, Being An Entrepreneur Is An Illness & CryptocurrencyIn this chapter, I talk about how this week was one of the toughest, most interesting weeks of my life, as I sat atop London in a boardroom full of men in suits discussing millions of pounds, I discuss how I got there. I also touched on the complexity of relationships, and how to invest your money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this chapter, I talk about how this week was one of the toughest, most interesting weeks of my life, as I sat atop London in a boardroom full of men in suits discussing millions of pounds, I discuss how I got there. I also touched on the complexity of relationships, and how to invest your money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE3: Relationships, Being An Entrepreneur Is An Illness & Cryptocurrency126f5488-6b2a-4288-966d-ab2608453c3aMon, 23 Oct 2017 04:00:00 +00002540https://216.73.216.191/allTags2 Samuel 4-5 – King David... Finally2 Samuel 4-5

2 Samuel 4-5

full2 Samuel 4-5 – King David... Finally03472200-7535-46bc-879f-1c06ebd5db48Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:30:00 +0000642https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWonder Woman What is it that makes a hero? In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a definition we can all live up to. Using the Wonder Woman movie as an example, he explains how a hero, or heroine, is characterized more by his or her praiseworthy human qualities than by any super-human ones.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What is it that makes a hero? In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a definition we can all live up to. Using the Wonder Woman movie as an example, he explains how a hero, or heroine, is characterized more by his or her praiseworthy human qualities than by any super-human ones.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWonder Womane9253529-dd78-4162-877d-d27f0acf8e37Thu, 19 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWonder Woman What is it that makes a hero? In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a definition we can all live up to. Using the Wonder Woman movie as an example, he explains how a hero, or heroine, is characterized more by his or her praiseworthy human qualities than by any super-human ones.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What is it that makes a hero? In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a definition we can all live up to. Using the Wonder Woman movie as an example, he explains how a hero, or heroine, is characterized more by his or her praiseworthy human qualities than by any super-human ones.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWonder Womanae3331b5-a944-494c-8f81-7d617f808547Thu, 19 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE2: Happiness, Meditation & Weird WinsIn this Chapter, I reflect on what this podcast hitting #1 on the business podcast chart taught me, I touch on what it takes to find happiness, the benefits of meditation, letting people go from Social Chain and my latest relationship update... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Chapter, I reflect on what this podcast hitting #1 on the business podcast chart taught me, I touch on what it takes to find happiness, the benefits of meditation, letting people go from Social Chain and my latest relationship update... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE2: Happiness, Meditation & Weird Wins3eafb46a-d2ee-4fbf-9f59-b89ed4a25da0Sun, 15 Oct 2017 04:00:00 +00002710https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLiving in the Present Moment Never before was there and never again will there be a moment quite like the present, yet so often we find ourselves wishing we were in another time in our lives, wishing we could be enjoying the achievement of our future goals or the past times when things were better for us. In this video, Fr. Mike challenges us to notice the “sacrament of the present moment” and see what graces God wants us to enjoy right now.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Never before was there and never again will there be a moment quite like the present, yet so often we find ourselves wishing we were in another time in our lives, wishing we could be enjoying the achievement of our future goals or the past times when things were better for us. In this video, Fr. Mike challenges us to notice the “sacrament of the present moment” and see what graces God wants us to enjoy right now.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLiving in the Present Moment4866c04e-db69-47e6-ae2f-845c5ffc362bThu, 12 Oct 2017 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLiving in the Present Moment Never before was there and never again will there be a moment quite like the present, yet so often we find ourselves wishing we were in another time in our lives, wishing we could be enjoying the achievement of our future goals or the past times when things were better for us. In this video, Fr. Mike challenges us to notice the “sacrament of the present moment” and see what graces God wants us to enjoy right now.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Never before was there and never again will there be a moment quite like the present, yet so often we find ourselves wishing we were in another time in our lives, wishing we could be enjoying the achievement of our future goals or the past times when things were better for us. In this video, Fr. Mike challenges us to notice the “sacrament of the present moment” and see what graces God wants us to enjoy right now.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLiving in the Present Moment72935180-d21c-4c20-8ba4-13cc3ffec33fThu, 12 Oct 2017 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#525 - 2 Samuel 3 – All About Abner2 Samuel 3

2 Samuel 3

full#525 - 2 Samuel 3 – All About Abnerb8631d54-41f4-4716-b3ea-80ede29e7a3cThu, 12 Oct 2017 12:30:00 +0000699https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNFL Protests Football has recently become a forum to look at where patriotism and protest intersect. The last thing most NFL fans want is for the NFL to get political, yet with the recent National Anthem protests around the league, that seems to be what’s happening. How do we take a stance that is Christian and respectful amidst such deep-rooted tension? In this episode, Fr. Mike lays out a game plan for us, and it starts with looking within.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Football has recently become a forum to look at where patriotism and protest intersect. The last thing most NFL fans want is for the NFL to get political, yet with the recent National Anthem protests around the league, that seems to be what’s happening. How do we take a stance that is Christian and respectful amidst such deep-rooted tension? In this episode, Fr. Mike lays out a game plan for us, and it starts with looking within.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNFL Protestsb12b96ca-76de-4968-8201-17c3df40bbb4Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNFL Protests Football has recently become a forum to look at where patriotism and protest intersect. The last thing most NFL fans want is for the NFL to get political, yet with the recent National Anthem protests around the league, that seems to be what’s happening. How do we take a stance that is Christian and respectful amidst such deep-rooted tension? In this episode, Fr. Mike lays out a game plan for us, and it starts with looking within.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Football has recently become a forum to look at where patriotism and protest intersect. The last thing most NFL fans want is for the NFL to get political, yet with the recent National Anthem protests around the league, that seems to be what’s happening. How do we take a stance that is Christian and respectful amidst such deep-rooted tension? In this episode, Fr. Mike lays out a game plan for us, and it starts with looking within.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNFL Protestsac3628e2-4a22-432a-b100-2016c7abcb75Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#524 - 2 Samuel 2 – Civil War2 Samuel 2

2 Samuel 2

full#524 - 2 Samuel 2 – Civil War65e0a570-a372-45b7-8baf-65ecd594d171Thu, 05 Oct 2017 12:30:00 +0000630https://216.73.216.191/allTagsE1: Sacrifice, Work/Life Balance & PurposeIn the first chapter of my diary, I discuss what it takes to be an entrepreneur including the immense sacrifice involved from relationships to financial and personal, the unpredictable chaos surrounding your life, how people will be the most important part of your life and business, the never-ending debate on work/life balance and how my perception on my purpose has changed over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first chapter of my diary, I discuss what it takes to be an entrepreneur including the immense sacrifice involved from relationships to financial and personal, the unpredictable chaos surrounding your life, how people will be the most important part of your life and business, the never-ending debate on work/life balance and how my perception on my purpose has changed over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

fullE1: Sacrifice, Work/Life Balance & Purpose5eb484a0-8db8-4b97-82f9-45dbd61b36d0Fri, 29 Sep 2017 04:00:00 +00001908https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFinding Balance in Christian Life Balance in life is something many of us strive for while not having much insight on how to achieve it. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz provides three principles that can help, advising that when we seek first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33), everything else tends to fall into place.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Balance in life is something many of us strive for while not having much insight on how to achieve it. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz provides three principles that can help, advising that when we seek first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33), everything else tends to fall into place.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFinding Balance in Christian Lifeca3a5f8b-ee23-4c9d-a016-8542d4031866Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFinding Balance in Christian Life Balance in life is something many of us strive for while not having much insight on how to achieve it. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz provides three principles that can help, advising that when we seek first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33), everything else tends to fall into place.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Balance in life is something many of us strive for while not having much insight on how to achieve it. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz provides three principles that can help, advising that when we seek first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33), everything else tends to fall into place.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFinding Balance in Christian Lifead819e5a-817f-40b6-886b-5b71becd219aThu, 28 Sep 2017 14:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#523 - 1 Samuel 31 & 2 Samuel 1 – Death of Saul1 Samuel 31 & 2 Samuel 1

1 Samuel 31 & 2 Samuel 1

full#523 - 1 Samuel 31 & 2 Samuel 1 – Death of Saulfe56bbd3-ec70-45d5-a64a-b7224d4b1bd2Thu, 28 Sep 2017 12:30:00 +0000673https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat is Hope Hope, in the Christian sense, is often misunderstood. It is not the same as optimism or presumption. It is not the blind faith that we will go to heaven or the escapist way to avoid the troubles of this world. It’s not the virtue we need to see the present moment with more positivity. It’s more personal than that. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains exactly why.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Hope, in the Christian sense, is often misunderstood. It is not the same as optimism or presumption. It is not the blind faith that we will go to heaven or the escapist way to avoid the troubles of this world. It’s not the virtue we need to see the present moment with more positivity. It’s more personal than that. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains exactly why.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat is Hope06ddd437-ab55-4817-8f0a-4e6715ad3884Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat is Hope Hope, in the Christian sense, is often misunderstood. It is not the same as optimism or presumption. It is not the blind faith that we will go to heaven or the escapist way to avoid the troubles of this world. It’s not the virtue we need to see the present moment with more positivity. It’s more personal than that. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains exactly why.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Hope, in the Christian sense, is often misunderstood. It is not the same as optimism or presumption. It is not the blind faith that we will go to heaven or the escapist way to avoid the troubles of this world. It’s not the virtue we need to see the present moment with more positivity. It’s more personal than that. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains exactly why.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat is Hope4b789e76-e329-43c7-8fda-467c4b87f19dThu, 21 Sep 2017 16:15:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#522 - 1 Samuel 29 & 30 – Disaster and Delivery1 Samuel 29 & 30

1 Samuel 29 & 30

full#522 - 1 Samuel 29 & 30 – Disaster and Delivery78138392-2310-4500-9631-04b21ffa14a5Thu, 21 Sep 2017 12:30:00 +0000851https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAvoiding Impurity Did you know we have the ability to write our own stories? So often we consider ourselves victims of our own passions, constantly giving in to them while thinking they’re too strong. In this video, Fr. Mike empowers us to live out the vow we make in our Act of Contrition to “avoid the near occasions of sin.” Who knows where the path of life may lead if we simply choose a path other than the one upon which we know temptation lurks?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Did you know we have the ability to write our own stories? So often we consider ourselves victims of our own passions, constantly giving in to them while thinking they’re too strong. In this video, Fr. Mike empowers us to live out the vow we make in our Act of Contrition to “avoid the near occasions of sin.” Who knows where the path of life may lead if we simply choose a path other than the one upon which we know temptation lurks?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAvoiding Impuritya0615a2a-3094-4211-823b-394f62e394c6Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAvoiding Impurity Did you know we have the ability to write our own stories? So often we consider ourselves victims of our own passions, constantly giving in to them while thinking they’re too strong. In this video, Fr. Mike empowers us to live out the vow we make in our Act of Contrition to “avoid the near occasions of sin.” Who knows where the path of life may lead if we simply choose a path other than the one upon which we know temptation lurks?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Did you know we have the ability to write our own stories? So often we consider ourselves victims of our own passions, constantly giving in to them while thinking they’re too strong. In this video, Fr. Mike empowers us to live out the vow we make in our Act of Contrition to “avoid the near occasions of sin.” Who knows where the path of life may lead if we simply choose a path other than the one upon which we know temptation lurks?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAvoiding Impuritya32505a1-ca90-4832-8715-06e6af241ea9Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#521 - 1 Samuel 27 & 28 – Saul Consults a Medium1 Samuel 27 & 28

1 Samuel 27 & 28

full#521 - 1 Samuel 27 & 28 – Saul Consults a Medium83b2298e-a1d1-4302-a478-390d4627618aThu, 14 Sep 2017 12:30:00 +0000678https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs it OK to Judge Someone Jesus commanded us not to judge… but not to judge what? If we look at the words of Jesus, we find he’s actually telling us that even though we can’t judge the heart, we should judge actions – it’s important to make distinctions between right and wrong! Father Mike also reminds us why, with the mercy of God available to us, we don’t need to be afraid of judgment.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Jesus commanded us not to judge… but not to judge what? If we look at the words of Jesus, we find he’s actually telling us that even though we can’t judge the heart, we should judge actions – it’s important to make distinctions between right and wrong! Father Mike also reminds us why, with the mercy of God available to us, we don’t need to be afraid of judgment.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs it OK to Judge Someonee8381c66-037a-4262-94db-ae2ad568d4f1Thu, 07 Sep 2017 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs it OK to Judge Someone Jesus commanded us not to judge… but not to judge what? If we look at the words of Jesus, we find he’s actually telling us that even though we can’t judge the heart, we should judge actions – it’s important to make distinctions between right and wrong! Father Mike also reminds us why, with the mercy of God available to us, we don’t need to be afraid of judgment.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Jesus commanded us not to judge… but not to judge what? If we look at the words of Jesus, we find he’s actually telling us that even though we can’t judge the heart, we should judge actions – it’s important to make distinctions between right and wrong! Father Mike also reminds us why, with the mercy of God available to us, we don’t need to be afraid of judgment.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs it OK to Judge Someone1a0695a7-9328-4633-b0a9-998e14ece481Thu, 07 Sep 2017 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#520 - 1 Samuel 25 – David Spares Saul1 Samuel 25

1 Samuel 25

full#520 - 1 Samuel 25 – David Spares Saul70741461-849d-4a26-a9b7-086c1de3da1dThu, 07 Sep 2017 12:30:00 +0000833https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat's Your Burden How do you carry your burdens in life? In this episode, Father Mike discusses a tendency to make our life harder based on the &quot;work beneath the work.&quot; Our approach to difficulties doesn&#39;t have to make them even tougher.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How do you carry your burdens in life? In this episode, Father Mike discusses a tendency to make our life harder based on the &quot;work beneath the work.&quot; Our approach to difficulties doesn&#39;t have to make them even tougher.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat's Your Burdene6dfd44b-9547-435b-ba5f-c5f83b344ec3Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat's Your Burden How do you carry your burdens in life? In this episode, Father Mike discusses a tendency to make our life harder based on the &quot;work beneath the work.&quot; Our approach to difficulties doesn&#39;t have to make them even tougher.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How do you carry your burdens in life? In this episode, Father Mike discusses a tendency to make our life harder based on the &quot;work beneath the work.&quot; Our approach to difficulties doesn&#39;t have to make them even tougher.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat's Your Burden5dacd9e6-7d5a-4c59-b898-1b0fb8fbaad1Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#519 - 1 Samuel 23 & 24 – David Spares Saul1 Samuel 23 & 24

1 Samuel 23 & 24

full#519 - 1 Samuel 23 & 24 – David Spares Saulc2ced5e0-b555-4f28-aa1a-0c652eae0a59Thu, 31 Aug 2017 12:30:00 +0000728https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho Do You Spend Time With Common wisdom tells us we become the people we spend the most time with, so choose your friends wisely. In this video, Fr. Mike expands upon that advice to encourage Catholics to spend more time with God in prayer, and surround ourselves with people who practice Christian virtue.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Common wisdom tells us we become the people we spend the most time with, so choose your friends wisely. In this video, Fr. Mike expands upon that advice to encourage Catholics to spend more time with God in prayer, and surround ourselves with people who practice Christian virtue.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWho Do You Spend Time With818ff24c-b354-4506-8391-88bd4140395eThu, 24 Aug 2017 16:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWho Do You Spend Time With Common wisdom tells us we become the people we spend the most time with, so choose your friends wisely. In this video, Fr. Mike expands upon that advice to encourage Catholics to spend more time with God in prayer, and surround ourselves with people who practice Christian virtue.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Common wisdom tells us we become the people we spend the most time with, so choose your friends wisely. In this video, Fr. Mike expands upon that advice to encourage Catholics to spend more time with God in prayer, and surround ourselves with people who practice Christian virtue.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWho Do You Spend Time Withaabe9572-8834-459d-aa6d-000f745e2e3dThu, 24 Aug 2017 16:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#518 - 1 Samuel 21 & 22 – The Priests of Nob1 Samuel 21 & 22

1 Samuel 21 & 22

full#518 - 1 Samuel 21 & 22 – The Priests of Nobac54960e-b09f-40c8-bcf1-576d95e2fba7Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:30:00 +0000788https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTraining vs Working Out Inspired by the diligence of professional athletes and St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians, Fr. Mike encourages us to approach our prayer life—and life in general—with a goal and sense of purpose. Getting physically in shape requires more than just a casual workout, and getting spiritually in shape requires more than going through the motions of our religion.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Inspired by the diligence of professional athletes and St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians, Fr. Mike encourages us to approach our prayer life—and life in general—with a goal and sense of purpose. Getting physically in shape requires more than just a casual workout, and getting spiritually in shape requires more than going through the motions of our religion.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTraining vs Working Outa1184cb6-2282-4c92-b769-bcd154c2d06cThu, 17 Aug 2017 14:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTraining vs Working Out Inspired by the diligence of professional athletes and St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians, Fr. Mike encourages us to approach our prayer life—and life in general—with a goal and sense of purpose. Getting physically in shape requires more than just a casual workout, and getting spiritually in shape requires more than going through the motions of our religion.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Inspired by the diligence of professional athletes and St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians, Fr. Mike encourages us to approach our prayer life—and life in general—with a goal and sense of purpose. Getting physically in shape requires more than just a casual workout, and getting spiritually in shape requires more than going through the motions of our religion.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTraining vs Working Out742b69af-86a9-4202-927a-c959fd3f43eeThu, 17 Aug 2017 14:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#517 - 1 Samuel 19 & 20 – Saul Tries to Kill David1 Samuel 19 & 20

1 Samuel 19 & 20

full#517 - 1 Samuel 19 & 20 – Saul Tries to Kill David47899943-4baf-46a7-b99b-6b4bec5b21e8Thu, 17 Aug 2017 12:30:00 +0000742https://216.73.216.191/allTags#516 - 1 Samuel 18 – Saul Gets Jealous1 Samuel 18

1 Samuel 18

full#516 - 1 Samuel 18 – Saul Gets Jealousec842b49-c8f3-42df-b603-e45e9b16d2a9Thu, 10 Aug 2017 12:30:00 +0000654https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTalking About Suicide Fr. Mike explains why hope is the best remedy for suicidal thoughts. If you know someone struggling with such thoughts, don’t hesitate to reach out to them with reasons to have hope. If someone you know or love has committed suicide, pray for them and don’t lose hope for their soul. If you struggle with suicidal thoughts, don’t be ashamed to seek help. Fr. Mike shares these words of encouragement and more in this episode.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike explains why hope is the best remedy for suicidal thoughts. If you know someone struggling with such thoughts, don’t hesitate to reach out to them with reasons to have hope. If someone you know or love has committed suicide, pray for them and don’t lose hope for their soul. If you struggle with suicidal thoughts, don’t be ashamed to seek help. Fr. Mike shares these words of encouragement and more in this episode.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTalking About Suicide6d9bc0b0-672b-4743-9085-ee88b7918d9cThu, 03 Aug 2017 16:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTalking About Suicide Fr. Mike explains why hope is the best remedy for suicidal thoughts. If you know someone struggling with such thoughts, don’t hesitate to reach out to them with reasons to have hope. If someone you know or love has committed suicide, pray for them and don’t lose hope for their soul. If you struggle with suicidal thoughts, don’t be ashamed to seek help. Fr. Mike shares these words of encouragement and more in this episode.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike explains why hope is the best remedy for suicidal thoughts. If you know someone struggling with such thoughts, don’t hesitate to reach out to them with reasons to have hope. If someone you know or love has committed suicide, pray for them and don’t lose hope for their soul. If you struggle with suicidal thoughts, don’t be ashamed to seek help. Fr. Mike shares these words of encouragement and more in this episode.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTalking About Suicide612657c3-5aee-4dfb-8a58-afe74c454851Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#515 - 1 Samuel 17 – David and Goliath1 Samuel 17

1 Samuel 17

full#515 - 1 Samuel 17 – David and Goliath23b423d4-021d-4afc-92e0-fa0af80fd3c1Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:30:00 +0000914https://216.73.216.191/allTags#514 - 1 Samuel 16 – David, Shepherd1 Samuel 16

1 Samuel 16

full#514 - 1 Samuel 16 – David, Shepherdac00fc57-c773-49d0-81e1-088cd531a50eThu, 27 Jul 2017 12:30:00 +0000620https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBe a Hater You may be familiar with the expression, “Hate the sin, not the sinner.” Fr. Mike would agree, especially when it comes to ourselves. We are quick to point out the sin we observe around us, but not as quick to examine our own souls. Along with this challenge to look inward, in this video Fr. Mike explains why we must hate sin in order to love God. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the BodySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You may be familiar with the expression, “Hate the sin, not the sinner.” Fr. Mike would agree, especially when it comes to ourselves. We are quick to point out the sin we observe around us, but not as quick to examine our own souls. Along with this challenge to look inward, in this video Fr. Mike explains why we must hate sin in order to love God. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the BodySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBe a Haterad24c945-dc31-456e-90f6-ae374826841dThu, 27 Jul 2017 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBe a Hater You may be familiar with the expression, “Hate the sin, not the sinner.” Fr. Mike would agree, especially when it comes to ourselves. We are quick to point out the sin we observe around us, but not as quick to examine our own souls. Along with this challenge to look inward, in this video Fr. Mike explains why we must hate sin in order to love God. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the BodySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

You may be familiar with the expression, “Hate the sin, not the sinner.” Fr. Mike would agree, especially when it comes to ourselves. We are quick to point out the sin we observe around us, but not as quick to examine our own souls. Along with this challenge to look inward, in this video Fr. Mike explains why we must hate sin in order to love God. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the BodySupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBe a Haterb5302dea-bc89-45ab-bd6b-a80d77bd920aThu, 27 Jul 2017 12:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#37: Keep Your Eyes on JesusMatthew 14:19-32 It takes FAITH to step out on that water like Peter. But soon, he takes his eyes off Jesus. Join us in our story today to learn what happens to Peter and how, even as little kids, we can learn and apply this. Let's start the New Year off right learning about keeping our focus on Jesus. Thanks for sowing these seeds of Truth, discipline, love, and encouragement into your little ones today.&nbsp; &nbsp; For any questions or comments, please contact me @ biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com &nbsp;OR &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 14:19-32 It takes FAITH to step out on that water like Peter. But soon, he takes his eyes off Jesus. Join us in our story today to learn what happens to Peter and how, even as little kids, we can learn and apply this. Let's start the New Year off right learning about keeping our focus on Jesus. Thanks for sowing these seeds of Truth, discipline, love, and encouragement into your little ones today.&nbsp; &nbsp; For any questions or comments, please contact me @ biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com &nbsp;OR &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#37: Keep Your Eyes on Jesus13b054a9-cccf-4e9a-8c9e-cd7671b6e9bcSun, 23 Jul 2017 20:00:00 +0000681https://216.73.216.191/allTags#36: Jesus is BornIt's Christmas! Today is the day we get to hear about the exciting story of Jesus's birth. Join us on this incredible story that changes EVERYTHING! He is the King of Kings yet born in a humble barn. Jesus gave it all up to be with us because He loves us so much.  I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones. If you have missed the episodes leading up to this one, I would highly recommend you going back and listening to the most recent episodes so you get the whole story. For any questions or comments, please contact me @ biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com OR  https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Christmas! Today is the day we get to hear about the exciting story of Jesus's birth. Join us on this incredible story that changes EVERYTHING! He is the King of Kings yet born in a humble barn. Jesus gave it all up to be with us because He loves us so much.  I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones. If you have missed the episodes leading up to this one, I would highly recommend you going back and listening to the most recent episodes so you get the whole story. For any questions or comments, please contact me @ biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com OR  https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#36: Jesus is Born8c4e4c59-b8de-433b-a512-3dd7e8306ceeSat, 22 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0000617https://216.73.216.191/allTagsResponding to the MMA Episode Fr. Mike addresses some of the disagreements his audience expressed regarding last week’s video on mixed martial arts. Showing that he wasn’t singling out MMA, he gets to the root of the issue and asks, “Does the entertainment I choose help or harm my commitment to be like Jesus?”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike addresses some of the disagreements his audience expressed regarding last week’s video on mixed martial arts. Showing that he wasn’t singling out MMA, he gets to the root of the issue and asks, “Does the entertainment I choose help or harm my commitment to be like Jesus?”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullResponding to the MMA Episodee51c3e12-906d-4442-b2df-9cf75ae62c19Thu, 20 Jul 2017 14:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsResponding to the MMA Episode Fr. Mike addresses some of the disagreements his audience expressed regarding last week’s video on mixed martial arts. Showing that he wasn’t singling out MMA, he gets to the root of the issue and asks, “Does the entertainment I choose help or harm my commitment to be like Jesus?”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike addresses some of the disagreements his audience expressed regarding last week’s video on mixed martial arts. Showing that he wasn’t singling out MMA, he gets to the root of the issue and asks, “Does the entertainment I choose help or harm my commitment to be like Jesus?”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullResponding to the MMA Episode62c5f853-e700-437c-927f-127b61584589Thu, 20 Jul 2017 14:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#513 - 1 Samuel 13-15 – Bad King Saul1 Samuel 13-15

1 Samuel 13-15

full#513 - 1 Samuel 13-15 – Bad King Saul822b2a4f-6d53-4bc1-b8d6-26b461185d48Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:30:00 +0000809https://216.73.216.191/allTags#32: An Angel visits Mary & JosephOur Bible stories this week continue to prepare us for Christmas. Learn how Mary responds when the angel tells her some REALLY BIG news!!! We will remember God has a purpose for each of us. No matter how big or how small the task is, ALL of it is important and special to God.  There is an activity section at the vey end that we can do together. No money needed, no supplies, or certain amount of time needed. I hope you enjoy it and that we all learn that we can pass on the Love of God to others in all sorts of ways. May you and your little ones enjoy it this Christmas Season! Merry Christmas! For questions or comments please contact me @ biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com OR  https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Bible stories this week continue to prepare us for Christmas. Learn how Mary responds when the angel tells her some REALLY BIG news!!! We will remember God has a purpose for each of us. No matter how big or how small the task is, ALL of it is important and special to God.  There is an activity section at the vey end that we can do together. No money needed, no supplies, or certain amount of time needed. I hope you enjoy it and that we all learn that we can pass on the Love of God to others in all sorts of ways. May you and your little ones enjoy it this Christmas Season! Merry Christmas! For questions or comments please contact me @ biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com OR  https://www.facebook.com/kidsbibleStoriesPodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#32: An Angel visits Mary & Joseph36d7804a-2726-4b97-b23b-f1e66872bb94Tue, 18 Jul 2017 14:00:00 +0000559https://216.73.216.191/allTags#30: Extra Extra!! Read all about it..a Son to be born!Isaiah proclaims the good news that Jesus will be born. He tells people years and years before it even happens! Join us as we begin our Christmas story starting with Isaiah and journeying through the birth of our Savior. Tune in each week of December to hear these stories. We will also be doing simple activities that show our kids you don't have to have $, be a certain age, or in a certain place to serve and love others. May you and your children enjoy doing this together as we prepare our hearts for Christmas.  For questions or comments please contact me @: biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com OR  https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ Music credit to : It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under Creative Commons attribution license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ source http://incompetech.com/music/royaltyfree artist http://incompetech.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isaiah proclaims the good news that Jesus will be born. He tells people years and years before it even happens! Join us as we begin our Christmas story starting with Isaiah and journeying through the birth of our Savior. Tune in each week of December to hear these stories. We will also be doing simple activities that show our kids you don't have to have $, be a certain age, or in a certain place to serve and love others. May you and your children enjoy doing this together as we prepare our hearts for Christmas.  For questions or comments please contact me @: biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com OR  https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ Music credit to : It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under Creative Commons attribution license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ source http://incompetech.com/music/royaltyfree artist http://incompetech.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#30: Extra Extra!! Read all about it..a Son to be born!26a6068d-5252-4e7f-8305-39d95a73ef8aSun, 16 Jul 2017 14:00:00 +0000476https://216.73.216.191/allTags#23: 10 are healed BUT only 1 says thanksJust in time for Thanksgiving this week....Join us on our story today as we see Jesus heal 10 men with chicken pox. Only 1 of them comes back to say thank you!!!  Enjoy listening and helping your little ones practice verbalizing what they are thankful for. May your family's thankful hearts be an example to others.  For any questions or comments please feel free to contact me:   https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ OR biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com Thank you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just in time for Thanksgiving this week....Join us on our story today as we see Jesus heal 10 men with chicken pox. Only 1 of them comes back to say thank you!!!  Enjoy listening and helping your little ones practice verbalizing what they are thankful for. May your family's thankful hearts be an example to others.  For any questions or comments please feel free to contact me:   https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/ OR biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com Thank you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#23: 10 are healed BUT only 1 says thanksae700ed0-5627-49d7-af96-285e8fcb4b88Sat, 15 Jul 2017 13:00:00 +0000465https://216.73.216.191/allTags#21 Jonah & the BIG fish: part 2Is Jonah stuck in the belly of the fish FOREVER?!? Join us as we see what happens next in our story. We learn that the same forgiveness Jesus gives our friends, neighbors, or family is what he offers to us too! Does Jonah get angry & think it's not fair that God forgives others?!?!?! hmmmm listen in to hear what happens.   Please feel free to send me thoughts or questions by direct messaging me on link below via instagram https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/   OR email to biblestoriespodcast@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Jonah stuck in the belly of the fish FOREVER?!? Join us as we see what happens next in our story. We learn that the same forgiveness Jesus gives our friends, neighbors, or family is what he offers to us too! Does Jonah get angry & think it's not fair that God forgives others?!?!?! hmmmm listen in to hear what happens.   Please feel free to send me thoughts or questions by direct messaging me on link below via instagram https://www.instagram.com/kidsbiblestories/   OR email to biblestoriespodcast@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#21 Jonah & the BIG fish: part 2c718f0e0-1bdc-45ef-9eeb-d0233c53fc85Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:00:00 +0000574https://216.73.216.191/allTags#19: Jonah & the BIG fish; part 1This is part 1 in our 2 part series on Jonah. Lets see what happens when we try to runaway from God's plan for us. Follow Jonah on his adventure on boats, through storms, and even inside a fish!  For questions or comments please feel free to email me @ biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com OR direct message me on Instagram: kidsbiblestoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is part 1 in our 2 part series on Jonah. Lets see what happens when we try to runaway from God's plan for us. Follow Jonah on his adventure on boats, through storms, and even inside a fish!  For questions or comments please feel free to email me @ biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com OR direct message me on Instagram: kidsbiblestoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#19: Jonah & the BIG fish; part 1a15cfb82-69ad-4234-99ba-c17f0c0f4318Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:00:00 +0000644https://216.73.216.191/allTags#512 - 1 Samuel 11 – Good King Saul1 Samuel 11

1 Samuel 11

full#512 - 1 Samuel 11 – Good King Saul348084a1-2741-467b-aedf-62ff9712149dThu, 13 Jul 2017 12:30:00 +0000603https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Watching MMA Strips Human Dignity Sometimes the forms of entertainment we choose to watch raise important moral questions. In this episode, Fr. Mike puts the sport of mixed martial arts on trial for its glorification of unnecessary violence. He distinguishes between the ability to defend yourself and forcing someone into submission through physical strength. Drawing from Christ’s example of meekness, Fr. Mike explains how martial arts as a discipline can be noble while mixed martial arts as entertainment is not.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes the forms of entertainment we choose to watch raise important moral questions. In this episode, Fr. Mike puts the sport of mixed martial arts on trial for its glorification of unnecessary violence. He distinguishes between the ability to defend yourself and forcing someone into submission through physical strength. Drawing from Christ’s example of meekness, Fr. Mike explains how martial arts as a discipline can be noble while mixed martial arts as entertainment is not.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Watching MMA Strips Human Dignitya2198e57-eafc-42e2-b8a5-1c132e9d4016Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Watching MMA Strips Human Dignity Sometimes the forms of entertainment we choose to watch raise important moral questions. In this episode, Fr. Mike puts the sport of mixed martial arts on trial for its glorification of unnecessary violence. He distinguishes between the ability to defend yourself and forcing someone into submission through physical strength. Drawing from Christ’s example of meekness, Fr. Mike explains how martial arts as a discipline can be noble while mixed martial arts as entertainment is not.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes the forms of entertainment we choose to watch raise important moral questions. In this episode, Fr. Mike puts the sport of mixed martial arts on trial for its glorification of unnecessary violence. He distinguishes between the ability to defend yourself and forcing someone into submission through physical strength. Drawing from Christ’s example of meekness, Fr. Mike explains how martial arts as a discipline can be noble while mixed martial arts as entertainment is not.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Watching MMA Strips Human Dignity55607ea3-e37d-45e0-8a08-6c41518853efThu, 13 Jul 2017 11:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#16: I BELIEVE help my UNBELIEF!!!!Join us as we hear a Dad ask Jesus to help his sick son. He learns that EVERYTHING is possible for the one who believes and he asks Jesus to help his unbelief. We can tell Jesus ANYTHING! Join us today as we hear how Jesus answers him. I hope you all enjoy this, learn, and are encouraged by this Bible story. For any questions or comments, please write me @ biblestoriespodcast@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we hear a Dad ask Jesus to help his sick son. He learns that EVERYTHING is possible for the one who believes and he asks Jesus to help his unbelief. We can tell Jesus ANYTHING! Join us today as we hear how Jesus answers him. I hope you all enjoy this, learn, and are encouraged by this Bible story. For any questions or comments, please write me @ biblestoriespodcast@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#16: I BELIEVE help my UNBELIEF!!!!ab930eb5-714a-4574-8852-521049e3b325Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:00:00 +0000424https://216.73.216.191/allTags#15: Do I HAVE to or GET to?We hear Paul's letter that he writes to encourage the people about doing EVERYTHING for Christ. Paul reminds us that we serve God in whatever we do and maybe we should try to re-think how we approach our tasks and words..... maybe we can have a mental shift and hopefully a heart shift from thinking, I HAVE to to I GET to! For any questions or comments please feel free to write me @ biblestoriespodcast@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear Paul's letter that he writes to encourage the people about doing EVERYTHING for Christ. Paul reminds us that we serve God in whatever we do and maybe we should try to re-think how we approach our tasks and words..... maybe we can have a mental shift and hopefully a heart shift from thinking, I HAVE to to I GET to! For any questions or comments please feel free to write me @ biblestoriespodcast@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#15: Do I HAVE to or GET to?cc3595c0-5925-4a65-8c65-44f6729e506dTue, 11 Jul 2017 13:00:00 +0000372https://216.73.216.191/allTags#14: Blind Bartimaeus is healedBartimaeus has faith that Jesus can heal him and he continues to cry out to him even when the crowd tells him SHHH! See how Jesus always hears us and cares for us.  Please feel free to email @ biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com for any comments for questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bartimaeus has faith that Jesus can heal him and he continues to cry out to him even when the crowd tells him SHHH! See how Jesus always hears us and cares for us.  Please feel free to email @ biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com for any comments for questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#14: Blind Bartimaeus is healed1b5ed4ad-0249-4734-9732-b64c648e80ceTue, 11 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000352https://216.73.216.191/allTags#12: Part 7: David VS Goliath1 Samuel 16:14-17:52 David versus giant Goliath! Who will win?!??! Join us as we learn how God can prepare us in ordinary ways to do extraordinary things later, just like he did David. This is the end of this story series. We will continue next week with a new story. Enjoy!!!!!&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Samuel 16:14-17:52 David versus giant Goliath! Who will win?!??! Join us as we learn how God can prepare us in ordinary ways to do extraordinary things later, just like he did David. This is the end of this story series. We will continue next week with a new story. Enjoy!!!!!&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#12: Part 7: David VS Goliathb76e8f21-2f1b-4812-9878-f6e40241c083Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000672https://216.73.216.191/allTags#11: Part 6: It's What's INSIDE That Counts1 Samuel 13-16:13 Saul begins to change &amp; does not listen to God anymore so God crowns a new king...enter DAVID! Listen and learn how David is chosen not by how he looks, what his job is, or his age BUT by what is on the inside; his heart. Samuel and all of the others watching learn that God cares more about our hearts than what we look like on the outside.&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Samuel 13-16:13 Saul begins to change &amp; does not listen to God anymore so God crowns a new king...enter DAVID! Listen and learn how David is chosen not by how he looks, what his job is, or his age BUT by what is on the inside; his heart. Samuel and all of the others watching learn that God cares more about our hearts than what we look like on the outside.&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#11: Part 6: It's What's INSIDE That Counts3161f698-8ebf-4121-bf35-1fdf2b1d4be2Sun, 09 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000608https://216.73.216.191/allTags#10: Part 5 Saul Crowned King1 Samuel 9-10: 25 The Israelites get a King!!! God listens to their request and chooses Saul, a man from the smallest tribe. Join us as we learn how God can use any of us even when we are doing ordinary things like searching for our Dad's donkeys.&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Samuel 9-10: 25 The Israelites get a King!!! God listens to their request and chooses Saul, a man from the smallest tribe. Join us as we learn how God can use any of us even when we are doing ordinary things like searching for our Dad's donkeys.&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#10: Part 5 Saul Crowned King6d8e9274-fbf2-405f-9cfb-ba8b7800081dSat, 08 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000340https://216.73.216.191/allTags#9: Part 4: Comparison Calamity1 Samuel 8 Have you ever wanted what someone else had or to be like someone else? Well you are not alone. The Israelites demand to have a king because everyone else has a king. They are caught in the comparison trap. God reminds us that He is our King and that He loves us just how we are. Comparison can destroy contentment: it will grow either pride or bitterness. God wants us to look at Him instead of everybody else.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Samuel 8 Have you ever wanted what someone else had or to be like someone else? Well you are not alone. The Israelites demand to have a king because everyone else has a king. They are caught in the comparison trap. God reminds us that He is our King and that He loves us just how we are. Comparison can destroy contentment: it will grow either pride or bitterness. God wants us to look at Him instead of everybody else.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#9: Part 4: Comparison Calamitydaa478f7-ff26-4cf3-99eb-ad7223d31addFri, 07 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000357https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenerosity - The Greatest Spiritual Gift In Matthew 17:20,​ Jesus tells us if we have faith as small as a mustard seed we could move mountains. The problem is most of us don’t put our faith to use. In this video, Fr. Mike invites us to make use of the gifts God has already given us. In doing so, we may become so overjoyed by our natural gifts that we can’t help but share them with others. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension:Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In Matthew 17:20,​ Jesus tells us if we have faith as small as a mustard seed we could move mountains. The problem is most of us don’t put our faith to use. In this video, Fr. Mike invites us to make use of the gifts God has already given us. In doing so, we may become so overjoyed by our natural gifts that we can’t help but share them with others. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension:Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGenerosity - The Greatest Spiritual Gifte1201203-d00d-414c-9a9a-629ab3c41050Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGenerosity - The Greatest Spiritual Gift In Matthew 17:20,​ Jesus tells us if we have faith as small as a mustard seed we could move mountains. The problem is most of us don’t put our faith to use. In this video, Fr. Mike invites us to make use of the gifts God has already given us. In doing so, we may become so overjoyed by our natural gifts that we can’t help but share them with others. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension:Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In Matthew 17:20,​ Jesus tells us if we have faith as small as a mustard seed we could move mountains. The problem is most of us don’t put our faith to use. In this video, Fr. Mike invites us to make use of the gifts God has already given us. In doing so, we may become so overjoyed by our natural gifts that we can’t help but share them with others. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension:Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGenerosity - The Greatest Spiritual Gifta97e0b12-f128-438b-a0b5-0b6e518db629Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#511- 1 Samuel 9,10 – Saul Becomes KingSaul Becomes King

Saul Becomes King

full#511- 1 Samuel 9,10 – Saul Becomes King6805b4a8-d0cb-4cff-a67a-fca58705b453Thu, 06 Jul 2017 12:30:00 +0000600https://216.73.216.191/allTags#8: Part 3: Return of the ARK1 Samuel 6:13 - 1 Samuel 7 The Israelites learn to love God more than all of their stuff. God is faithful and helps them win the battle. Everyone rejoices as the Ark of the Lord's Covenant is returned and there is now peace for them. What a faithful God!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Samuel 6:13 - 1 Samuel 7 The Israelites learn to love God more than all of their stuff. God is faithful and helps them win the battle. Everyone rejoices as the Ark of the Lord's Covenant is returned and there is now peace for them. What a faithful God!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#8: Part 3: Return of the ARKbbc81f91-81d6-4332-9c44-9421a300b5c6Wed, 05 Jul 2017 23:00:00 +0000471https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTRAILER

trailerTRAILERa061e71f-36cf-40d0-a9d9-1f05a9144a58Wed, 05 Jul 2017 04:00:00 +000061https://216.73.216.191/allTags#7: Part 2: Bad Move Philistines1 Samuel 5-6:10 We return to our story to find the Philistines now want to get rid of the Ark of the Covenant. God is sooo mighty that he ruins their plans to keep the Ark and in doing so, God reminds EVERYONE of just how powerful He is.&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Samuel 5-6:10 We return to our story to find the Philistines now want to get rid of the Ark of the Covenant. God is sooo mighty that he ruins their plans to keep the Ark and in doing so, God reminds EVERYONE of just how powerful He is.&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#7: Part 2: Bad Move Philistinesbc37c496-f177-4253-8989-b5da612944e1Tue, 04 Jul 2017 23:00:00 +0000523https://216.73.216.191/allTags#6: Part 1: The Mighty Ark of the Covenant1 Samuel 2-4 Before there was David and Goliath, there was Samuel. Join us as we learn about faithful Samuel, a HUGE battle between the Israelites and Philistines, and just how special the Ark of the Lord's Covenant is. Maybe we will see that it's not always as it seems..God has plans that we may not know about or see. REMEMBER this is a "to be continued" story. We will have a FEW in this series that takes us right up to David vs Goliath. Enjoy!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Samuel 2-4 Before there was David and Goliath, there was Samuel. Join us as we learn about faithful Samuel, a HUGE battle between the Israelites and Philistines, and just how special the Ark of the Lord's Covenant is. Maybe we will see that it's not always as it seems..God has plans that we may not know about or see. REMEMBER this is a "to be continued" story. We will have a FEW in this series that takes us right up to David vs Goliath. Enjoy!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#6: Part 1: The Mighty Ark of the Covenantad24dc58-7442-41fc-94e0-de31ea157c1aMon, 03 Jul 2017 23:00:00 +0000734https://216.73.216.191/allTags#5: God loves me how much??!?!Pslam 139: 1-18 Be encouraged today that God knows you!!! He knows your name, what you like and don't like, He knows you and made you oh so special. You are known by the God who hung the stars in the sky and YOU child, are loved by Him. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pslam 139: 1-18 Be encouraged today that God knows you!!! He knows your name, what you like and don't like, He knows you and made you oh so special. You are known by the God who hung the stars in the sky and YOU child, are loved by Him. &nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#5: God loves me how much??!?!7424a06a-f6b4-4f10-bdc7-76543a7919ecSun, 02 Jul 2017 23:00:00 +0000343https://216.73.216.191/allTags#4: Jesus Calms the StormLuke 8:22-25 Raging water, gusting winds...come along as we see how Jesus is with us no matter what the weather looks like around us. Rain or shine, we are not alone in our boats.&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 8:22-25 Raging water, gusting winds...come along as we see how Jesus is with us no matter what the weather looks like around us. Rain or shine, we are not alone in our boats.&nbsp;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

full#4: Jesus Calms the Stormc6c1ff5a-673d-475d-8030-1fbc2b0b1b1fSat, 01 Jul 2017 23:00:00 +0000262https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAre My Sacrifices Working The Book of Eli (Denzel Washington) and The Road (Viggo Mortensen) provide powerful illustrations for Fr. Mike’s talk about hope this week. These two dystopian stories demonstrate how hope can give us the strength to put everything on the line for something or someone we love, even when we know we may not see the fruits of our sacrifice. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass RevealedSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Book of Eli (Denzel Washington) and The Road (Viggo Mortensen) provide powerful illustrations for Fr. Mike’s talk about hope this week. These two dystopian stories demonstrate how hope can give us the strength to put everything on the line for something or someone we love, even when we know we may not see the fruits of our sacrifice. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass RevealedSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAre My Sacrifices Working85a9dae8-b389-45bb-8340-ef7b075a8e77Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAre My Sacrifices Working The Book of Eli (Denzel Washington) and The Road (Viggo Mortensen) provide powerful illustrations for Fr. Mike’s talk about hope this week. These two dystopian stories demonstrate how hope can give us the strength to put everything on the line for something or someone we love, even when we know we may not see the fruits of our sacrifice. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass RevealedSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Book of Eli (Denzel Washington) and The Road (Viggo Mortensen) provide powerful illustrations for Fr. Mike’s talk about hope this week. These two dystopian stories demonstrate how hope can give us the strength to put everything on the line for something or someone we love, even when we know we may not see the fruits of our sacrifice. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass RevealedSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAre My Sacrifices Workingbbe5574e-8a45-4d59-8277-eda8f7dc0a6cThu, 29 Jun 2017 14:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#510 - 1 Samuel 8 – Israel Demands a King1 Samuel 8

1 Samuel 8

full#510 - 1 Samuel 8 – Israel Demands a King58f1ae3c-14df-40c9-aa9e-fd75b8adfd3aThu, 29 Jun 2017 12:30:00 +0000721https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo Catholics Worship Saints Fr. Mike Schmitz wants to straighten out some confusion regarding Catholics’ veneration of saints. In this episode, he explains how—far from being icons to worship—statues and paintings of the saints are reminders of what God can do in someone’s life, so honoring the saints doesn’t take away from the glory we give God. It actually brings him greater glory. You may also like the article “Why Pray to Mary and the Saints?” on The Great Adventure Blog.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz wants to straighten out some confusion regarding Catholics’ veneration of saints. In this episode, he explains how—far from being icons to worship—statues and paintings of the saints are reminders of what God can do in someone’s life, so honoring the saints doesn’t take away from the glory we give God. It actually brings him greater glory. You may also like the article “Why Pray to Mary and the Saints?” on The Great Adventure Blog.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo Catholics Worship Saintse3deb2f6-7a14-4e41-8a7c-5941e5da4efcThu, 22 Jun 2017 13:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo Catholics Worship Saints Fr. Mike Schmitz wants to straighten out some confusion regarding Catholics’ veneration of saints. In this episode, he explains how—far from being icons to worship—statues and paintings of the saints are reminders of what God can do in someone’s life, so honoring the saints doesn’t take away from the glory we give God. It actually brings him greater glory. You may also like the article “Why Pray to Mary and the Saints?” on The Great Adventure Blog.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz wants to straighten out some confusion regarding Catholics’ veneration of saints. In this episode, he explains how—far from being icons to worship—statues and paintings of the saints are reminders of what God can do in someone’s life, so honoring the saints doesn’t take away from the glory we give God. It actually brings him greater glory. You may also like the article “Why Pray to Mary and the Saints?” on The Great Adventure Blog.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo Catholics Worship Saints64035eaf-251f-4581-9936-3294118f8efcThu, 22 Jun 2017 13:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#509 - Ephesians 6:10-24 – The Armor of GodEphesians 6:10-24

Ephesians 6:10-24

full#509 - Ephesians 6:10-24 – The Armor of God71f78982-72e7-42ab-bdfc-b7a02b4ff452Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:30:00 +0000587https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy We Don't Drink Coffee At Mass Leaving our coffee cups outside - there are a few reasons for this. Fr. Mike reminds us that we all have a vital role to play in the Mass, and it’s probably more significant than any of us realized!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Leaving our coffee cups outside - there are a few reasons for this. Fr. Mike reminds us that we all have a vital role to play in the Mass, and it’s probably more significant than any of us realized!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy We Don't Drink Coffee At Mass3838d325-f2cc-4202-980e-68a5565b1100Thu, 15 Jun 2017 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy We Don't Drink Coffee At Mass Leaving our coffee cups outside - there are a few reasons for this. Fr. Mike reminds us that we all have a vital role to play in the Mass, and it’s probably more significant than any of us realized!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Leaving our coffee cups outside - there are a few reasons for this. Fr. Mike reminds us that we all have a vital role to play in the Mass, and it’s probably more significant than any of us realized!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy We Don't Drink Coffee At Massda0cfd44-5eca-46a1-b84c-a2f3def287b9Thu, 15 Jun 2017 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#508 - Ephesians 5:21-6:9 – Instructions for Christian HouseholdsEphesians 5:21-6:9

Ephesians 5:21-6:9

full#508 - Ephesians 5:21-6:9 – Instructions for Christian Households6570e366-9e97-426f-b874-1caafcd0fdffThu, 15 Jun 2017 12:30:00 +0000670https://216.73.216.191/allTags#507 - Ephesians 5:1-20 – More Instructions for Christian LivingEphesians 5:1-20

Ephesians 5:1-20

full#507 - Ephesians 5:1-20 – More Instructions for Christian Living9f29c697-ec4e-4baf-96e8-31607d527c93Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:30:00 +0000739https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Be Catholic And Not Just Christian There are many similarities and differences between the Catholic Church and the Protestant churches. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz narrows the differences down to one thing that really sets Catholicism apart from the rest. If you like this video, you may also like Sonja Corbitt’s blog post “Is Jesus the Only Mediator” on The Great Adventure Blog.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

There are many similarities and differences between the Catholic Church and the Protestant churches. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz narrows the differences down to one thing that really sets Catholicism apart from the rest. If you like this video, you may also like Sonja Corbitt’s blog post “Is Jesus the Only Mediator” on The Great Adventure Blog.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Be Catholic And Not Just Christianfe74d375-5115-49ff-9560-429d25cd9ed0Thu, 08 Jun 2017 10:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Be Catholic And Not Just Christian There are many similarities and differences between the Catholic Church and the Protestant churches. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz narrows the differences down to one thing that really sets Catholicism apart from the rest. If you like this video, you may also like Sonja Corbitt’s blog post “Is Jesus the Only Mediator” on The Great Adventure Blog.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

There are many similarities and differences between the Catholic Church and the Protestant churches. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz narrows the differences down to one thing that really sets Catholicism apart from the rest. If you like this video, you may also like Sonja Corbitt’s blog post “Is Jesus the Only Mediator” on The Great Adventure Blog.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Be Catholic And Not Just Christian1659b597-222f-4e3f-bdc4-53cde75d97deThu, 08 Jun 2017 10:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Face Temptation Father Mike uses the classic myths involving the Sirens to explain some ways to avoid temptation. He points out the differences between the ways Ulysses, his crew, and Jason of the Argonauts dealt with the monsters and suggests we use some advice St. Paul gave to the Philippians when dealing with temptations.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike uses the classic myths involving the Sirens to explain some ways to avoid temptation. He points out the differences between the ways Ulysses, his crew, and Jason of the Argonauts dealt with the monsters and suggests we use some advice St. Paul gave to the Philippians when dealing with temptations.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow To Face Temptationacc18c79-08f6-4ac3-90b4-433856b9a7f8Thu, 01 Jun 2017 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHow To Face Temptation Father Mike uses the classic myths involving the Sirens to explain some ways to avoid temptation. He points out the differences between the ways Ulysses, his crew, and Jason of the Argonauts dealt with the monsters and suggests we use some advice St. Paul gave to the Philippians when dealing with temptations.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike uses the classic myths involving the Sirens to explain some ways to avoid temptation. He points out the differences between the ways Ulysses, his crew, and Jason of the Argonauts dealt with the monsters and suggests we use some advice St. Paul gave to the Philippians when dealing with temptations.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHow To Face Temptation7aac7660-df62-4ef8-9eed-b8e7cb9d024aThu, 01 Jun 2017 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#506 - Ephesians 4:17-32 – Instructions for Christian LivingEphesians 4:17-32

Ephesians 4:17-32

full#506 - Ephesians 4:17-32 – Instructions for Christian Living65fc9e9a-543a-47cf-abc5-276a67df3b96Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:30:00 +0000715https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat I Learned Getting Roasted At The Seminary Fr. Mike uses a memory from the seminary to discuss a lesson about self-identity. He asks us what we would like to be known for at the end of the day. Some of us want to be recognized for our talents or for our interests, but Fr. Mike narrows it down to the identity in life that matters most.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike uses a memory from the seminary to discuss a lesson about self-identity. He asks us what we would like to be known for at the end of the day. Some of us want to be recognized for our talents or for our interests, but Fr. Mike narrows it down to the identity in life that matters most.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat I Learned Getting Roasted At The Seminaryb3620a95-e93c-492a-95da-11b6b77a8cb2Fri, 26 May 2017 13:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat I Learned Getting Roasted At The Seminary Fr. Mike uses a memory from the seminary to discuss a lesson about self-identity. He asks us what we would like to be known for at the end of the day. Some of us want to be recognized for our talents or for our interests, but Fr. Mike narrows it down to the identity in life that matters most.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike uses a memory from the seminary to discuss a lesson about self-identity. He asks us what we would like to be known for at the end of the day. Some of us want to be recognized for our talents or for our interests, but Fr. Mike narrows it down to the identity in life that matters most.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat I Learned Getting Roasted At The Seminaryf95ec18d-3415-4f88-9d46-23a8364a8e2cFri, 26 May 2017 13:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#505 - Ephesians 4:1-16 – Unity and MaturityEphesians 4:1-16

Ephesians 4:1-16

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Ephesians 3

full#504 - Ephesians 3 – God’s Marvelous Planf84bb45d-24b9-4f41-91f6-de6545c510cfThu, 18 May 2017 12:30:00 +0000586https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat You Should Know About Purgatory Some people reject the idea of purgatory because they misunderstand its purpose. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why purgatory is needed and straightens out some of those misunderstandings.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Some people reject the idea of purgatory because they misunderstand its purpose. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why purgatory is needed and straightens out some of those misunderstandings.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat You Should Know About Purgatory8f0fe6a9-eedc-480f-9826-baab3c010de1Wed, 17 May 2017 16:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat You Should Know About Purgatory Some people reject the idea of purgatory because they misunderstand its purpose. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why purgatory is needed and straightens out some of those misunderstandings.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Some people reject the idea of purgatory because they misunderstand its purpose. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why purgatory is needed and straightens out some of those misunderstandings.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat You Should Know About Purgatoryb900a0ab-8c9a-46b3-9751-2dc43d18d2beWed, 17 May 2017 16:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs God in the Center of Your Life? Does your life revolve around your relationship with God, or is your relationship with him just a side-note?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Does your life revolve around your relationship with God, or is your relationship with him just a side-note?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs God in the Center of Your Life?07bb8d89-354f-450c-be05-46cbecb103a1Thu, 11 May 2017 21:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs God in the Center of Your Life? Does your life revolve around your relationship with God, or is your relationship with him just a side-note?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Does your life revolve around your relationship with God, or is your relationship with him just a side-note?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs God in the Center of Your Life?8bafa457-0d8b-42a6-aa5c-82b0b099111cThu, 11 May 2017 21:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#503 - Ephesians 2 – Made Alive in ChristEphesians 2

Ephesians 2

full#503 - Ephesians 2 – Made Alive in Christd2d3f536-8973-4633-a862-551030d5893bThu, 11 May 2017 12:30:00 +0000580https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs it OK to Hate Someone? What do we need to do as Catholic Christians to convey that the message of our religion is one of pure love? So often we misrepresent what it means to be Christian, causing many people to just see judgment when they see us upholding our principles. In this episode, Fr. Mike emphasizes how important it is to live what we believe, and that means loving people so much that even when they harm us, we continue to love them.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What do we need to do as Catholic Christians to convey that the message of our religion is one of pure love? So often we misrepresent what it means to be Christian, causing many people to just see judgment when they see us upholding our principles. In this episode, Fr. Mike emphasizes how important it is to live what we believe, and that means loving people so much that even when they harm us, we continue to love them.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs it OK to Hate Someone?34a587d2-8a88-437c-91db-79c818189678Thu, 04 May 2017 13:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs it OK to Hate Someone? What do we need to do as Catholic Christians to convey that the message of our religion is one of pure love? So often we misrepresent what it means to be Christian, causing many people to just see judgment when they see us upholding our principles. In this episode, Fr. Mike emphasizes how important it is to live what we believe, and that means loving people so much that even when they harm us, we continue to love them.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What do we need to do as Catholic Christians to convey that the message of our religion is one of pure love? So often we misrepresent what it means to be Christian, causing many people to just see judgment when they see us upholding our principles. In this episode, Fr. Mike emphasizes how important it is to live what we believe, and that means loving people so much that even when they harm us, we continue to love them.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs it OK to Hate Someone?57db9dd4-4512-46ac-8664-319c125cdf37Thu, 04 May 2017 13:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#502 - Ephesians 1:15-23 - Prayers and ThanksEphesians 1:15-23

Ephesians 1:15-23

full#502 - Ephesians 1:15-23 - Prayers and Thankscc3cb0aa-a31b-459b-a46e-c3b1a9c8a083Thu, 04 May 2017 12:30:00 +0000550https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Is the Sin of Gluttony? Many of us have learned the hard way that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. In this episode, Fr. Mike shows us how to savor life’s delights without losing our ability to enjoy life. He gives palpable examples as he demonstrates how our favorite things—when enjoyed in the right quantity and for the right reasons—can give us more patience, temperance, freedom, and joy.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Many of us have learned the hard way that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. In this episode, Fr. Mike shows us how to savor life’s delights without losing our ability to enjoy life. He gives palpable examples as he demonstrates how our favorite things—when enjoyed in the right quantity and for the right reasons—can give us more patience, temperance, freedom, and joy.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Is the Sin of Gluttony?74077509-92ab-48cd-8813-ecd59b87f4c6Thu, 27 Apr 2017 17:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Is the Sin of Gluttony? Many of us have learned the hard way that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. In this episode, Fr. Mike shows us how to savor life’s delights without losing our ability to enjoy life. He gives palpable examples as he demonstrates how our favorite things—when enjoyed in the right quantity and for the right reasons—can give us more patience, temperance, freedom, and joy.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Many of us have learned the hard way that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. In this episode, Fr. Mike shows us how to savor life’s delights without losing our ability to enjoy life. He gives palpable examples as he demonstrates how our favorite things—when enjoyed in the right quantity and for the right reasons—can give us more patience, temperance, freedom, and joy.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Is the Sin of Gluttony?e88920d7-b260-46dc-9ba3-205bbb65426bThu, 27 Apr 2017 17:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#501 - Ephesians 1:1-14 - IntroductionEphesians 1:1-14

Ephesians 1:1-14

full#501 - Ephesians 1:1-14 - Introductione08e430c-bf63-4b2d-bb60-e7609c92ac01Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:30:00 +0000711https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Doesn't Owe You Anything When we’re going through hard times, it’s easy to think we deserve better from God. In this episode, Fr. Mike uses a compelling story from the book of Daniel to exemplify the challenging but proper response to adversity. As tough as it may be, finding a way to thank God no matter the situation is a sure way to holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we’re going through hard times, it’s easy to think we deserve better from God. In this episode, Fr. Mike uses a compelling story from the book of Daniel to exemplify the challenging but proper response to adversity. As tough as it may be, finding a way to thank God no matter the situation is a sure way to holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGod Doesn't Owe You Anything463a44de-50ee-4107-8757-eb6362b934dbThu, 20 Apr 2017 13:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGod Doesn't Owe You Anything When we’re going through hard times, it’s easy to think we deserve better from God. In this episode, Fr. Mike uses a compelling story from the book of Daniel to exemplify the challenging but proper response to adversity. As tough as it may be, finding a way to thank God no matter the situation is a sure way to holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we’re going through hard times, it’s easy to think we deserve better from God. In this episode, Fr. Mike uses a compelling story from the book of Daniel to exemplify the challenging but proper response to adversity. As tough as it may be, finding a way to thank God no matter the situation is a sure way to holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGod Doesn't Owe You Anythingaf22b822-1299-434b-8640-92587ac84852Thu, 20 Apr 2017 13:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#500 - The Bible Summarized in 10 Minutes or LessSummary

Summary

full#500 - The Bible Summarized in 10 Minutes or Less37e40aae-5762-40ca-8ca2-3af0eaacbbd4Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:30:00 +0000588https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGood Friday- The Meaning of the Cross Many people wonder, and even become angry, about God’s ways. In this episode for Good Friday, Fr. Mike explains why God’s answers often seem like contradictions to us. While Jesus dying on the Cross makes no sense according to human wisdom, according to God’s perfect wisdom​,​ the Cross answers all our most burning questions in a way only God can answer them.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Many people wonder, and even become angry, about God’s ways. In this episode for Good Friday, Fr. Mike explains why God’s answers often seem like contradictions to us. While Jesus dying on the Cross makes no sense according to human wisdom, according to God’s perfect wisdom​,​ the Cross answers all our most burning questions in a way only God can answer them.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGood Friday- The Meaning of the Crossc46923bb-0822-43e3-8232-79eb13d64baeThu, 13 Apr 2017 16:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGood Friday- The Meaning of the Cross Many people wonder, and even become angry, about God’s ways. In this episode for Good Friday, Fr. Mike explains why God’s answers often seem like contradictions to us. While Jesus dying on the Cross makes no sense according to human wisdom, according to God’s perfect wisdom​,​ the Cross answers all our most burning questions in a way only God can answer them.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Many people wonder, and even become angry, about God’s ways. In this episode for Good Friday, Fr. Mike explains why God’s answers often seem like contradictions to us. While Jesus dying on the Cross makes no sense according to human wisdom, according to God’s perfect wisdom​,​ the Cross answers all our most burning questions in a way only God can answer them.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGood Friday- The Meaning of the Crossaedfbead-41b3-42bc-8208-7bab70a0a372Thu, 13 Apr 2017 16:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#499 - Christian Maturity and ServiceService

Service

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Fruit of the Spirit

full#498 - Christian Maturity and the Fruit of the Spirit65ac9963-2ee5-45a2-9968-117990c590cdThu, 06 Apr 2017 12:30:00 +0000577https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHell Is for Real It’s a question that arises whenever someone challenges the beliefs of Christianity: If God is all-loving, why does he send people to hell? Some Christians choose to believe that hell doesn’t exist, or if it does, then only those guilty of the most heinous sins go there. Fr. Mike’s response in this video makes much more sense, and he offers an explanation of hell you can take to your grave.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It’s a question that arises whenever someone challenges the beliefs of Christianity: If God is all-loving, why does he send people to hell? Some Christians choose to believe that hell doesn’t exist, or if it does, then only those guilty of the most heinous sins go there. Fr. Mike’s response in this video makes much more sense, and he offers an explanation of hell you can take to your grave.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHell Is for Real5e223de2-b27b-4a34-bd97-74bc91f716dbThu, 06 Apr 2017 09:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHell Is for Real It’s a question that arises whenever someone challenges the beliefs of Christianity: If God is all-loving, why does he send people to hell? Some Christians choose to believe that hell doesn’t exist, or if it does, then only those guilty of the most heinous sins go there. Fr. Mike’s response in this video makes much more sense, and he offers an explanation of hell you can take to your grave.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It’s a question that arises whenever someone challenges the beliefs of Christianity: If God is all-loving, why does he send people to hell? Some Christians choose to believe that hell doesn’t exist, or if it does, then only those guilty of the most heinous sins go there. Fr. Mike’s response in this video makes much more sense, and he offers an explanation of hell you can take to your grave.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHell Is for Reald106ca63-df09-48be-bfe1-44cfad295194Thu, 06 Apr 2017 09:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#497 - Christian Maturity and CommunityCommunity

Community

full#497 - Christian Maturity and Communitycb8adfef-4b1e-4a9f-9a69-021d97f80934Thu, 30 Mar 2017 14:44:20 +0000666https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhere is Lent in the Bible? Just about any question you might have about Lent is answered in this episode. Fr. Mike explains where the observance of Lent came from (the Bible), clarifies why Catholics observe the season, and shares how it can make a difference in our lives. Find more at www.ascensionpress.com/podcasts.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Just about any question you might have about Lent is answered in this episode. Fr. Mike explains where the observance of Lent came from (the Bible), clarifies why Catholics observe the season, and shares how it can make a difference in our lives. Find more at www.ascensionpress.com/podcasts.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhere is Lent in the Bible?cd51710e-446f-4cb0-8905-99a43c6c299dThu, 30 Mar 2017 10:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhere is Lent in the Bible? Just about any question you might have about Lent is answered in this episode. Fr. Mike explains where the observance of Lent came from (the Bible), clarifies why Catholics observe the season, and shares how it can make a difference in our lives. Find more at www.ascensionpress.com/podcasts.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Just about any question you might have about Lent is answered in this episode. Fr. Mike explains where the observance of Lent came from (the Bible), clarifies why Catholics observe the season, and shares how it can make a difference in our lives. Find more at www.ascensionpress.com/podcasts.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhere is Lent in the Bible?7dac09e7-2cf3-4bb6-897c-07d610251624Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAcedia- The Noonday Devil Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAcedia- The Noonday Devil92de8297-5ecf-4b46-a099-b877abae8815Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAcedia- The Noonday Devil Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAcedia- The Noonday Devila02ae562-2c98-40ee-8f2b-6cfe6e4f0057Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#496 - Christian Maturity and PrayerPrayer

Prayer

full#496 - Christian Maturity and Prayera355fe53-ca91-4578-b067-8fbf2dc4ca95Thu, 23 Mar 2017 12:30:00 +0000635https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Meaning of Suffering Books upon books have been written about the problem of suffering. Fr. Mike isn’t about to reinvent the wheel in this video, but the wisdom he shares in it ​echoes​ that of the saints. What did the saints and martyrs know about suffering that enabled them to endure so much of it? Christ didn’t give them some mystical superpower; he simply gave their suffering a purpose.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Books upon books have been written about the problem of suffering. Fr. Mike isn’t about to reinvent the wheel in this video, but the wisdom he shares in it ​echoes​ that of the saints. What did the saints and martyrs know about suffering that enabled them to endure so much of it? Christ didn’t give them some mystical superpower; he simply gave their suffering a purpose.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Meaning of Suffering9e86627a-e411-426c-9de9-7921140bc5d4Thu, 16 Mar 2017 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Meaning of Suffering Books upon books have been written about the problem of suffering. Fr. Mike isn’t about to reinvent the wheel in this video, but the wisdom he shares in it ​echoes​ that of the saints. What did the saints and martyrs know about suffering that enabled them to endure so much of it? Christ didn’t give them some mystical superpower; he simply gave their suffering a purpose.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Books upon books have been written about the problem of suffering. Fr. Mike isn’t about to reinvent the wheel in this video, but the wisdom he shares in it ​echoes​ that of the saints. What did the saints and martyrs know about suffering that enabled them to endure so much of it? Christ didn’t give them some mystical superpower; he simply gave their suffering a purpose.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Meaning of Suffering69075d0f-d4ac-4874-8b9a-4d1a60cf1bd7Thu, 16 Mar 2017 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#495 - Christian Maturity and FearFear

Fear

full#495 - Christian Maturity and Fear6c3ea575-e60f-4956-a37e-a15df8b3a16dThu, 16 Mar 2017 12:30:00 +0000672https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFasting Can Change You Forever Fr. Mike talks about the real reasons Christ tells us to fast. It isn’t just about strengthening our will and showing our love for God through some small sacrifice. Ultimately, it’s about freedom. When we give up something for Lent, by the time Lent is over we may find we never needed that thing in the first place and may never feel we need it again.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike talks about the real reasons Christ tells us to fast. It isn’t just about strengthening our will and showing our love for God through some small sacrifice. Ultimately, it’s about freedom. When we give up something for Lent, by the time Lent is over we may find we never needed that thing in the first place and may never feel we need it again.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFasting Can Change You Forever301a66fd-21ea-4555-81f8-988c385e0ff0Thu, 09 Mar 2017 20:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFasting Can Change You Forever Fr. Mike talks about the real reasons Christ tells us to fast. It isn’t just about strengthening our will and showing our love for God through some small sacrifice. Ultimately, it’s about freedom. When we give up something for Lent, by the time Lent is over we may find we never needed that thing in the first place and may never feel we need it again.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike talks about the real reasons Christ tells us to fast. It isn’t just about strengthening our will and showing our love for God through some small sacrifice. Ultimately, it’s about freedom. When we give up something for Lent, by the time Lent is over we may find we never needed that thing in the first place and may never feel we need it again.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFasting Can Change You Forever8be599b9-dfef-40ef-9360-6b65a44b4a68Thu, 09 Mar 2017 20:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#494 - Christian Maturity - Bible StudyBible Study

Bible Study

full#494 - Christian Maturity - Bible Studyd0dce379-b933-43b2-939a-63111082b940Thu, 09 Mar 2017 15:48:18 +0000680https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Fast on Ash Wednesday? Fr. Mike offers a refreshing reason for fasting​ on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting shouldn’t be simply something Catholics do to show they are Catholic. It is a way to show God that we give him our hearts and care about what he asks of us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike offers a refreshing reason for fasting​ on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting shouldn’t be simply something Catholics do to show they are Catholic. It is a way to show God that we give him our hearts and care about what he asks of us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Fast on Ash Wednesday?884e0c2b-ddfb-464f-adcd-efdf2991acf5Thu, 02 Mar 2017 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Fast on Ash Wednesday? Fr. Mike offers a refreshing reason for fasting​ on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting shouldn’t be simply something Catholics do to show they are Catholic. It is a way to show God that we give him our hearts and care about what he asks of us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike offers a refreshing reason for fasting​ on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting shouldn’t be simply something Catholics do to show they are Catholic. It is a way to show God that we give him our hearts and care about what he asks of us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Fast on Ash Wednesday?b2a6ebbf-a3d1-46bc-96af-a5aa1f10a7e7Thu, 02 Mar 2017 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#493 - Proverbs 31 – Wife of Noble CharacterProverbs 31

Proverbs 31

full#493 - Proverbs 31 – Wife of Noble Character7947064a-c10e-4582-b666-578aa75e6e0eThu, 02 Mar 2017 13:30:00 +0000746https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThat's Offensive! The more we live in the truth, the harder it will be for others to offend us, because false statements about us won&#39;t bother us and true ones won&#39;t be hidden from us. In this video, Fr. Mike lays out why, as Catholic Christians, we are called to be both unoffensive and “unoffendable,” and explains how we can do that.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The more we live in the truth, the harder it will be for others to offend us, because false statements about us won&#39;t bother us and true ones won&#39;t be hidden from us. In this video, Fr. Mike lays out why, as Catholic Christians, we are called to be both unoffensive and “unoffendable,” and explains how we can do that.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThat's Offensive!0db13ecd-5241-47bf-b736-1855732e6b46Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThat's Offensive! The more we live in the truth, the harder it will be for others to offend us, because false statements about us won&#39;t bother us and true ones won&#39;t be hidden from us. In this video, Fr. Mike lays out why, as Catholic Christians, we are called to be both unoffensive and “unoffendable,” and explains how we can do that.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The more we live in the truth, the harder it will be for others to offend us, because false statements about us won&#39;t bother us and true ones won&#39;t be hidden from us. In this video, Fr. Mike lays out why, as Catholic Christians, we are called to be both unoffensive and “unoffendable,” and explains how we can do that.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThat's Offensive!104e275c-17a2-4b19-95a9-380b4472a06dThu, 23 Feb 2017 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#492 - Proverbs 30 – Sayings of AgurProverbs 30

Proverbs 30

full#492 - Proverbs 30 – Sayings of Agurd21ccdec-b917-4b04-814d-17ac75e6caf8Thu, 23 Feb 2017 13:30:00 +0000784https://216.73.216.191/allTags#491 - Proverbs 29 – When the Wicked RuleProverbs 29

Proverbs 29

full#491 - Proverbs 29 – When the Wicked Rule3fe24fc8-6f3c-4326-955f-61ae3d7535c8Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:30:00 +0000746https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPreparing for Lent In this video, Fr. Mike explains how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the three pillars of a spiritually fruitful Lent. He then challenges us to try new ways to exercise these Lenten practices, sharing several simple strategies for drawing closer to God during this holy season.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this video, Fr. Mike explains how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the three pillars of a spiritually fruitful Lent. He then challenges us to try new ways to exercise these Lenten practices, sharing several simple strategies for drawing closer to God during this holy season.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPreparing for Lent1a749379-5245-4ac4-8cb8-6e74c03329c0Sat, 04 Feb 2017 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPreparing for Lent In this video, Fr. Mike explains how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the three pillars of a spiritually fruitful Lent. He then challenges us to try new ways to exercise these Lenten practices, sharing several simple strategies for drawing closer to God during this holy season.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this video, Fr. Mike explains how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the three pillars of a spiritually fruitful Lent. He then challenges us to try new ways to exercise these Lenten practices, sharing several simple strategies for drawing closer to God during this holy season.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPreparing for Lent50b745bd-49a1-470d-91b7-c633a9c7f531Sat, 04 Feb 2017 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#490 - Proverbs 28 – As Bold as a LionProverbs 28

Proverbs 28

full#490 - Proverbs 28 – As Bold as a Lionf6eb089d-2a4b-4e90-9ba6-4290b167ac70Thu, 02 Feb 2017 13:30:00 +0000728https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMortal Vs Venial Sin Even though mortal sins are more deadly than venial sins, that doesn’t mean venial sins are harmless. Fr. Mike explains the damage venial sins do to us and advises us to not become complacent in our sin, no matter how minor it may seem to us, because all sin negatively impacts our relationship with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Even though mortal sins are more deadly than venial sins, that doesn’t mean venial sins are harmless. Fr. Mike explains the damage venial sins do to us and advises us to not become complacent in our sin, no matter how minor it may seem to us, because all sin negatively impacts our relationship with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullMortal Vs Venial Sina62d2ca6-62ff-45e6-982b-ab52becf2c4dThu, 02 Feb 2017 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMortal Vs Venial Sin Even though mortal sins are more deadly than venial sins, that doesn’t mean venial sins are harmless. Fr. Mike explains the damage venial sins do to us and advises us to not become complacent in our sin, no matter how minor it may seem to us, because all sin negatively impacts our relationship with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Even though mortal sins are more deadly than venial sins, that doesn’t mean venial sins are harmless. Fr. Mike explains the damage venial sins do to us and advises us to not become complacent in our sin, no matter how minor it may seem to us, because all sin negatively impacts our relationship with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullMortal Vs Venial Sinacdeb58d-c3d6-499f-81e0-076d841bac30Thu, 02 Feb 2017 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3 Steps to Unceasing Prayer First Thessalonians 5:17 says to “pray constantly,” but how do we do that? In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz suggests a three-step approach used by St. Francis de Sales. These steps can be difficult or easy, but the important thing to remember is that simply inviting God into every moment is as good a way to pray as any. If you liked this episode, you may also like Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer (http://bit.ly/2fEBTaB).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

First Thessalonians 5:17 says to “pray constantly,” but how do we do that? In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz suggests a three-step approach used by St. Francis de Sales. These steps can be difficult or easy, but the important thing to remember is that simply inviting God into every moment is as good a way to pray as any. If you liked this episode, you may also like Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer (http://bit.ly/2fEBTaB).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full3 Steps to Unceasing Prayerb6dac7b5-6931-4b08-bfd4-f5870ffab591Tue, 31 Jan 2017 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3 Steps to Unceasing Prayer First Thessalonians 5:17 says to “pray constantly,” but how do we do that? In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz suggests a three-step approach used by St. Francis de Sales. These steps can be difficult or easy, but the important thing to remember is that simply inviting God into every moment is as good a way to pray as any. If you liked this episode, you may also like Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer (http://bit.ly/2fEBTaB).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

First Thessalonians 5:17 says to “pray constantly,” but how do we do that? In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz suggests a three-step approach used by St. Francis de Sales. These steps can be difficult or easy, but the important thing to remember is that simply inviting God into every moment is as good a way to pray as any. If you liked this episode, you may also like Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer (http://bit.ly/2fEBTaB).Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full3 Steps to Unceasing Prayer99018af1-680b-41c4-8599-ba117c78c95bTue, 31 Jan 2017 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLove is an Ability Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLove is an Ability7c8650b5-51bf-4320-83bd-cad9ea816204Fri, 27 Jan 2017 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLove is an Ability Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLove is an Abilitye53120b7-5d60-4f04-8022-71336c028d3bFri, 27 Jan 2017 15:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#489 - Proverbs 27 – Do Not Boast About TomorrowProverbs 27

Proverbs 27

full#489 - Proverbs 27 – Do Not Boast About Tomorrow2698a850-c37e-48ee-b972-512b2eb40e3bThu, 26 Jan 2017 13:30:00 +0000732https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Is Sin? In this episode, Fr. Mike lays out not just what sin is but also what it is not. He also explains the difference between regret and repentance, and how evil is really just the absence of good.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this episode, Fr. Mike lays out not just what sin is but also what it is not. He also explains the difference between regret and repentance, and how evil is really just the absence of good.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Is Sin?9595b737-5615-4a71-b84b-eda76d3b38a2Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChapel Veils and the Significance of Dreams How can we know if God is speaking to us through a dream? Is it acceptable to wear a chapel veil to a Novus Ordo Mass? Fr. Mike responds to these questions from his audience with clarity and enthusiasm, helping us discover the underlying principles behind his answers.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How can we know if God is speaking to us through a dream? Is it acceptable to wear a chapel veil to a Novus Ordo Mass? Fr. Mike responds to these questions from his audience with clarity and enthusiasm, helping us discover the underlying principles behind his answers.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullChapel Veils and the Significance of Dreams67843b3b-d87f-4bc2-8e92-36cd42ab8332Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsChapel Veils and the Significance of Dreams How can we know if God is speaking to us through a dream? Is it acceptable to wear a chapel veil to a Novus Ordo Mass? Fr. Mike responds to these questions from his audience with clarity and enthusiasm, helping us discover the underlying principles behind his answers.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How can we know if God is speaking to us through a dream? Is it acceptable to wear a chapel veil to a Novus Ordo Mass? Fr. Mike responds to these questions from his audience with clarity and enthusiasm, helping us discover the underlying principles behind his answers.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullChapel Veils and the Significance of Dreams432c9cdc-830a-44fd-b0e5-a45b2c19b604Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Is Sin? In this episode, Fr. Mike lays out not just what sin is but also what it is not. He also explains the difference between regret and repentance, and how evil is really just the absence of good.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this episode, Fr. Mike lays out not just what sin is but also what it is not. He also explains the difference between regret and repentance, and how evil is really just the absence of good.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Is Sin?fbfa9b12-614e-4d01-8f30-657a74a0272bWed, 25 Jan 2017 09:45:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMastering Love and Relationships Who doesn’t want to have more constructive conversations in their close relationships? In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how achieving this may be simpler than you think. So many times, we just don’t give the people we love the attention they deserve. Fr. Mike shows us how to fix that and master our love relationships.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Who doesn’t want to have more constructive conversations in their close relationships? In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how achieving this may be simpler than you think. So many times, we just don’t give the people we love the attention they deserve. Fr. Mike shows us how to fix that and master our love relationships.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullMastering Love and Relationships34455555-9f28-4743-8a91-262c87f55512Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Constitutes a Practicing Catholic? It may be difficult to tell a non-practicing Catholic that he or she can’t receive ​C​ommunion, but—as Fr. Mike Schmitz proves in this episode—in the big picture​, ​​you would actually be helping the person. While telling an awe-inspiring story about a seminarian, Fr. Mike lays out what it means to be a practicing Catholic and shows how the requirements can transform ​a person&#39;s life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It may be difficult to tell a non-practicing Catholic that he or she can’t receive ​C​ommunion, but—as Fr. Mike Schmitz proves in this episode—in the big picture​, ​​you would actually be helping the person. While telling an awe-inspiring story about a seminarian, Fr. Mike lays out what it means to be a practicing Catholic and shows how the requirements can transform ​a person&#39;s life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Constitutes a Practicing Catholic?5163f299-71c6-47b2-a302-39b5b93b80afWed, 25 Jan 2017 09:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Constitutes a Practicing Catholic? It may be difficult to tell a non-practicing Catholic that he or she can’t receive ​C​ommunion, but—as Fr. Mike Schmitz proves in this episode—in the big picture​, ​​you would actually be helping the person. While telling an awe-inspiring story about a seminarian, Fr. Mike lays out what it means to be a practicing Catholic and shows how the requirements can transform ​a person&#39;s life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It may be difficult to tell a non-practicing Catholic that he or she can’t receive ​C​ommunion, but—as Fr. Mike Schmitz proves in this episode—in the big picture​, ​​you would actually be helping the person. While telling an awe-inspiring story about a seminarian, Fr. Mike lays out what it means to be a practicing Catholic and shows how the requirements can transform ​a person&#39;s life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Constitutes a Practicing Catholic?73bafa99-d661-4c96-8e8b-d7921f77a353Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMastering Love and Relationships Who doesn’t want to have more constructive conversations in their close relationships? In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how achieving this may be simpler than you think. So many times, we just don’t give the people we love the attention they deserve. Fr. Mike shows us how to fix that and master our love relationships.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Who doesn’t want to have more constructive conversations in their close relationships? In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how achieving this may be simpler than you think. So many times, we just don’t give the people we love the attention they deserve. Fr. Mike shows us how to fix that and master our love relationships.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullMastering Love and Relationships582ceb83-cc06-49d6-9ff1-1de99086185bWed, 25 Jan 2017 09:30:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs Shyness Your Excuse? Fr. Mike helps us break down the barriers that may keep us from evangelizing. He points out that the best way to spread the gospel is just by being yourself, and leading people to Christ in your own way. Sometimes the greatest witness is a quiet one.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike helps us break down the barriers that may keep us from evangelizing. He points out that the best way to spread the gospel is just by being yourself, and leading people to Christ in your own way. Sometimes the greatest witness is a quiet one.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs Shyness Your Excuse?b39bdb02-c77d-49d3-bcae-49521b1e7860Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan I Get a Tattoo? Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us some things to consider before getting a tattoo. If we do choose to place permanent marks on our bodies, Fr. Mike advises us to make sure the marks portray values we’ll always identify with and live up to, because tattoos do inevitably say something about who we are.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us some things to consider before getting a tattoo. If we do choose to place permanent marks on our bodies, Fr. Mike advises us to make sure the marks portray values we’ll always identify with and live up to, because tattoos do inevitably say something about who we are.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCan I Get a Tattoo?4beb15d1-1606-4997-8aac-57b0db6809e8Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAre All Catholics Hypocrites? Sometimes we’re not everything we wish we could be. At times all we can do is act as if we believe, because we’re just not up to truly putting our faith in God​ at that moment​. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why, in a sense, it’s ​OK to be a ​​“hypocrite” at those times.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes we’re not everything we wish we could be. At times all we can do is act as if we believe, because we’re just not up to truly putting our faith in God​ at that moment​. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why, in a sense, it’s ​OK to be a ​​“hypocrite” at those times.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAre All Catholics Hypocrites?33d376f6-fdf9-44f8-9158-0e9f0c600d2cWed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3 Reasons Catholics Genuflect By genuflecting before the tabernacle at church, we’re saying at least one of three things with our bodies. Those three things have to do with humility, service, and love. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how a simple kneel before we enter the pew can express so much.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

By genuflecting before the tabernacle at church, we’re saying at least one of three things with our bodies. Those three things have to do with humility, service, and love. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how a simple kneel before we enter the pew can express so much.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full3 Reasons Catholics Genuflect72e3b07e-76a2-4796-8ad6-0c24d3b3406cWed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIndependence Day Special It might be tough not to feel patriotic after hearing why Fr. Mike Schmitz loves America in this episode. More importantly, though, he talks about the “burden of freedom” and explains why true freedom requires wisdom, virtue, and a thorough understanding of the story of our nation and our world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It might be tough not to feel patriotic after hearing why Fr. Mike Schmitz loves America in this episode. More importantly, though, he talks about the “burden of freedom” and explains why true freedom requires wisdom, virtue, and a thorough understanding of the story of our nation and our world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIndependence Day Special0d01af4c-cc9f-4dcd-a996-7deb431d6ff6Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLetting God Take His Time Fr. Mike reflects on why God often takes his time when working in our lives. Sometimes God has to go back to the foundation of a problem to answer our prayers. This takes time, but every moment is worth it because it’s time spent with him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike reflects on why God often takes his time when working in our lives. Sometimes God has to go back to the foundation of a problem to answer our prayers. This takes time, but every moment is worth it because it’s time spent with him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLetting God Take His Time83524664-5bc9-4e4d-8254-ad8d81d90da9Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Does God Let Bad Things Happen? How can God be good, but allow bad things to happen? Fr. Mike Schmitz tackles one of the toughest questions religious believers must answerSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How can God be good, but allow bad things to happen? Fr. Mike Schmitz tackles one of the toughest questions religious believers must answerSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Does God Let Bad Things Happen?e4575fbc-d527-46aa-a1f5-259873910f87Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDogma, Doctrine, and Meat on Fridays Fr. Mike explains that Church teachings can develop without essentially changing. Using examples such as the doctrine of the Incarnation and abstaining from meat on Fridays, he shows how the heart of certain teachings always remains the same, even though our explanation or practice of them may evolve.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike explains that Church teachings can develop without essentially changing. Using examples such as the doctrine of the Incarnation and abstaining from meat on Fridays, he shows how the heart of certain teachings always remains the same, even though our explanation or practice of them may evolve.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDogma, Doctrine, and Meat on Fridaysd8a3172a-388b-458f-b486-dc93514a8932Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWill God Heal My Wounds? Being alone isn’t supposed to be scary. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz shows us how solitude can be an invitation and doesn&#39;t have to lead to loneliness. God himself has revealed to us how he is a relationship of love between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Made in his image, we are also made for relationship—with God and with one another. When we feel alone, it is because we were made to give ourselves to others as God gives himself to us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Being alone isn’t supposed to be scary. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz shows us how solitude can be an invitation and doesn&#39;t have to lead to loneliness. God himself has revealed to us how he is a relationship of love between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Made in his image, we are also made for relationship—with God and with one another. When we feel alone, it is because we were made to give ourselves to others as God gives himself to us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWill God Heal My Wounds?6d6338f2-21ab-497d-895b-96a7c41fe577Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWill My Pet Be in Heaven? The question addressed in this episode runs much deeper than the cartoon classic All Dogs Go to Heaven. Fr. Mike ventures into the theology of the matter, even taking some words of wisdom from St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Paul—who says in Romans 8, that creation will “share in the glorious freedom of the children of God.” But Fr. Mike also redirects our interest in heaven, helping us focus on embracing Someone far greater than our beloved pets.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The question addressed in this episode runs much deeper than the cartoon classic All Dogs Go to Heaven. Fr. Mike ventures into the theology of the matter, even taking some words of wisdom from St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Paul—who says in Romans 8, that creation will “share in the glorious freedom of the children of God.” But Fr. Mike also redirects our interest in heaven, helping us focus on embracing Someone far greater than our beloved pets.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWill My Pet Be in Heaven?2bbf197c-16ea-4060-a8b9-5e7204deab14Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWanting to Fix People We have a tendency to want to fix the people we love. While delighting in all their good traits, we think, “If only they didn’t have this one quirk...” In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains that love embraces the entire person just the way he or she is. ​He then gives some practical advice on how to do that.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We have a tendency to want to fix the people we love. While delighting in all their good traits, we think, “If only they didn’t have this one quirk...” In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains that love embraces the entire person just the way he or she is. ​He then gives some practical advice on how to do that.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWanting to Fix People66a7bc63-02c3-488e-b9b9-a7af0b4c0ac9Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLearning to Be Alone Being alone isn’t supposed to be scary. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz shows us how solitude can be an invitation and doesn&#39;t have to lead to loneliness. God himself has revealed to us how he is a relationship of love between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Made in his image, we are also made for relationship—with God and with one another. When we feel alone, it is because we were made to give ourselves to others as God gives himself to us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Being alone isn’t supposed to be scary. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz shows us how solitude can be an invitation and doesn&#39;t have to lead to loneliness. God himself has revealed to us how he is a relationship of love between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Made in his image, we are also made for relationship—with God and with one another. When we feel alone, it is because we were made to give ourselves to others as God gives himself to us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLearning to Be Alone274d0f04-e0e3-4748-ac64-6c5294726dbfWed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan I Go to Confession Over the Phone? With all of the communication we do through the Internet and over the phone, why do we still have to go to confession in person? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains the importance of the matter.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

With all of the communication we do through the Internet and over the phone, why do we still have to go to confession in person? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains the importance of the matter.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCan I Go to Confession Over the Phone?11da39c8-3188-4fc2-bc05-fb5211a3cc7aWed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDiscernment 101 Fr. Mike Schmitz explains ​that it is best to focus on one thing at a time when discerning a vocation. Not only is it most prudent to discern ​​just one vocation at a time;​ ​it is​​​ also important to take discernment ​one step at​ ​a time.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz explains ​that it is best to focus on one thing at a time when discerning a vocation. Not only is it most prudent to discern ​​just one vocation at a time;​ ​it is​​​ also important to take discernment ​one step at​ ​a time.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDiscernment 101d60d285e-958f-4127-bdd5-f3d6857b0254Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Value of Silence God never ignores us, but sometimes we simply can’t hear him due to all of the distractions in our life. That’s why Fr. Mike Schmitz feels it’s necessary for people to become more comfortable with silence, because silence is God’s first language, and it is in silence that we will best hear him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

God never ignores us, but sometimes we simply can’t hear him due to all of the distractions in our life. That’s why Fr. Mike Schmitz feels it’s necessary for people to become more comfortable with silence, because silence is God’s first language, and it is in silence that we will best hear him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Value of Silencedce9769b-732a-4998-8a2f-530fa8d92824Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsProcrastination Isn't Always Laziness Fr. Mike teaches us the two questions we need to ask ourselves to figure out whether our procrastination is laziness or &#39;strategic procrastination&#39;. He also draws the distinction between procrastination and sloth, and gives direction on how to break out of a pattern of sloth.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike teaches us the two questions we need to ask ourselves to figure out whether our procrastination is laziness or &#39;strategic procrastination&#39;. He also draws the distinction between procrastination and sloth, and gives direction on how to break out of a pattern of sloth.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullProcrastination Isn't Always Laziness0adb4329-94a2-4db5-986b-2e99412b41a1Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdulting Level- Expert The mark of an adult really comes down to one word: responsibility. In fact, being responsible just happens to be a sign of sainthood as well, according to Fr. Mike. Let’s take back the word &quot;adult&quot; and make it about holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The mark of an adult really comes down to one word: responsibility. In fact, being responsible just happens to be a sign of sainthood as well, according to Fr. Mike. Let’s take back the word &quot;adult&quot; and make it about holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAdulting Level- Expert1f1adcdc-6298-489a-b8df-3af3e5c295e3Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo We Deserve God's Love? Before we receive Communion, we essentially tell God we are not worthy to receive him. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why this is not a reflection upon us, but rather on God’s unconditional love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Before we receive Communion, we essentially tell God we are not worthy to receive him. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why this is not a reflection upon us, but rather on God’s unconditional love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo We Deserve God's Love?f7cfad57-faf8-4c39-ac56-6afb5beab9f0Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsVenting or Gossip Sometimes we forget how much of an impact our words can make. In this episode, Fr. Mike reminds us that our words have the power to build up or destroy relationships and even whole communities. He points out some helpful distinctions between venting and gossiping and gives some guidelines for avoiding what he calls “the everyday betrayal.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes we forget how much of an impact our words can make. In this episode, Fr. Mike reminds us that our words have the power to build up or destroy relationships and even whole communities. He points out some helpful distinctions between venting and gossiping and gives some guidelines for avoiding what he calls “the everyday betrayal.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullVenting or Gossip6e4bea46-cd5d-42d1-a56f-2e945355f6cfWed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy Does God Let Bad Things Happen? How can God be good, but allow bad things to happen? Fr. Mike Schmitz tackles one of the toughest questions religious believers must answerSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How can God be good, but allow bad things to happen? Fr. Mike Schmitz tackles one of the toughest questions religious believers must answerSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy Does God Let Bad Things Happen?e88b7385-dfe7-46ac-910a-f7b85b173bcaWed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWill My Pet Be in Heaven? The question addressed in this episode runs much deeper than the cartoon classic All Dogs Go to Heaven. Fr. Mike ventures into the theology of the matter, even taking some words of wisdom from St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Paul—who says in Romans 8, that creation will “share in the glorious freedom of the children of God.” But Fr. Mike also redirects our interest in heaven, helping us focus on embracing Someone far greater than our beloved pets.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The question addressed in this episode runs much deeper than the cartoon classic All Dogs Go to Heaven. Fr. Mike ventures into the theology of the matter, even taking some words of wisdom from St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Paul—who says in Romans 8, that creation will “share in the glorious freedom of the children of God.” But Fr. Mike also redirects our interest in heaven, helping us focus on embracing Someone far greater than our beloved pets.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWill My Pet Be in Heaven?724d13c4-af06-4e7b-8d4a-393d6f9f1112Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan I Get a Tattoo? Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us some things to consider before getting a tattoo. If we do choose to place permanent marks on our bodies, Fr. Mike advises us to make sure the marks portray values we’ll always identify with and live up to, because tattoos do inevitably say something about who we are.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us some things to consider before getting a tattoo. If we do choose to place permanent marks on our bodies, Fr. Mike advises us to make sure the marks portray values we’ll always identify with and live up to, because tattoos do inevitably say something about who we are.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCan I Get a Tattoo?da1e1b84-7ee8-4da5-bb7c-26bbb827e559Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDogma, Doctrine, and Meat on Fridays Fr. Mike explains that Church teachings can develop without essentially changing. Using examples such as the doctrine of the Incarnation and abstaining from meat on Fridays, he shows how the heart of certain teachings always remains the same, even though our explanation or practice of them may evolve.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike explains that Church teachings can develop without essentially changing. Using examples such as the doctrine of the Incarnation and abstaining from meat on Fridays, he shows how the heart of certain teachings always remains the same, even though our explanation or practice of them may evolve.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDogma, Doctrine, and Meat on Fridays030bac2a-99f9-406a-ac00-d916d1876c3aWed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLetting God Take His Time Fr. Mike reflects on why God often takes his time when working in our lives. Sometimes God has to go back to the foundation of a problem to answer our prayers. This takes time, but every moment is worth it because it’s time spent with him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike reflects on why God often takes his time when working in our lives. Sometimes God has to go back to the foundation of a problem to answer our prayers. This takes time, but every moment is worth it because it’s time spent with him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLetting God Take His Time17bd57d9-7db5-4910-84e0-859bb0525a80Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWanting to Fix People We have a tendency to want to fix the people we love. While delighting in all their good traits, we think, “If only they didn’t have this one quirk...” In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains that love embraces the entire person just the way he or she is. ​He then gives some practical advice on how to do that.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We have a tendency to want to fix the people we love. While delighting in all their good traits, we think, “If only they didn’t have this one quirk...” In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains that love embraces the entire person just the way he or she is. ​He then gives some practical advice on how to do that.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWanting to Fix People45e85271-f2b7-4381-bd00-8f3441f1b044Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLearning to Be Alone Being alone isn’t supposed to be scary. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz shows us how solitude can be an invitation and doesn&#39;t have to lead to loneliness. God himself has revealed to us how he is a relationship of love between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Made in his image, we are also made for relationship—with God and with one another. When we feel alone, it is because we were made to give ourselves to others as God gives himself to us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Being alone isn’t supposed to be scary. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz shows us how solitude can be an invitation and doesn&#39;t have to lead to loneliness. God himself has revealed to us how he is a relationship of love between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Made in his image, we are also made for relationship—with God and with one another. When we feel alone, it is because we were made to give ourselves to others as God gives himself to us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLearning to Be Alone2fe8826d-4905-4e9a-b829-b7460aa473ddWed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCan I Go to Confession Over the Phone? With all of the communication we do through the Internet and over the phone, why do we still have to go to confession in person? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains the importance of the matter.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

With all of the communication we do through the Internet and over the phone, why do we still have to go to confession in person? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains the importance of the matter.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCan I Go to Confession Over the Phone?9767e355-2dfd-47c3-8e66-b8cb08f643a7Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWill God Heal My Wounds? Being alone isn’t supposed to be scary. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz shows us how solitude can be an invitation and doesn&#39;t have to lead to loneliness. God himself has revealed to us how he is a relationship of love between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Made in his image, we are also made for relationship—with God and with one another. When we feel alone, it is because we were made to give ourselves to others as God gives himself to us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Being alone isn’t supposed to be scary. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz shows us how solitude can be an invitation and doesn&#39;t have to lead to loneliness. God himself has revealed to us how he is a relationship of love between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Made in his image, we are also made for relationship—with God and with one another. When we feel alone, it is because we were made to give ourselves to others as God gives himself to us.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWill God Heal My Wounds?5680f0b9-8306-4178-85f9-b71680683a2fWed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIndependence Day Special It might be tough not to feel patriotic after hearing why Fr. Mike Schmitz loves America in this episode. More importantly, though, he talks about the “burden of freedom” and explains why true freedom requires wisdom, virtue, and a thorough understanding of the story of our nation and our world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

It might be tough not to feel patriotic after hearing why Fr. Mike Schmitz loves America in this episode. More importantly, though, he talks about the “burden of freedom” and explains why true freedom requires wisdom, virtue, and a thorough understanding of the story of our nation and our world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIndependence Day Special014df036-9053-4264-ac05-9bac249e4f16Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags3 Reasons Catholics Genuflect By genuflecting before the tabernacle at church, we’re saying at least one of three things with our bodies. Those three things have to do with humility, service, and love. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how a simple kneel before we enter the pew can express so much.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

By genuflecting before the tabernacle at church, we’re saying at least one of three things with our bodies. Those three things have to do with humility, service, and love. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how a simple kneel before we enter the pew can express so much.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full3 Reasons Catholics Genuflect2fa48235-e27a-493a-8038-5097e9426fb3Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAre All Catholics Hypocrites? Sometimes we’re not everything we wish we could be. At times all we can do is act as if we believe, because we’re just not up to truly putting our faith in God​ at that moment​. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why, in a sense, it’s ​OK to be a ​​“hypocrite” at those times.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes we’re not everything we wish we could be. At times all we can do is act as if we believe, because we’re just not up to truly putting our faith in God​ at that moment​. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why, in a sense, it’s ​OK to be a ​​“hypocrite” at those times.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAre All Catholics Hypocrites?8a87dd52-309d-4e81-ae88-42a8dde7d629Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Value of Silence God never ignores us, but sometimes we simply can’t hear him due to all of the distractions in our life. That’s why Fr. Mike Schmitz feels it’s necessary for people to become more comfortable with silence, because silence is God’s first language, and it is in silence that we will best hear him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

God never ignores us, but sometimes we simply can’t hear him due to all of the distractions in our life. That’s why Fr. Mike Schmitz feels it’s necessary for people to become more comfortable with silence, because silence is God’s first language, and it is in silence that we will best hear him.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Value of Silencea842e199-fc4b-4e15-99a8-5e18ff99eed9Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsProcrastination Isn't Always Laziness Fr. Mike teaches us the two questions we need to ask ourselves to figure out whether our procrastination is laziness or &#39;strategic procrastination&#39;. He also draws the distinction between procrastination and sloth, and gives direction on how to break out of a pattern of sloth.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike teaches us the two questions we need to ask ourselves to figure out whether our procrastination is laziness or &#39;strategic procrastination&#39;. He also draws the distinction between procrastination and sloth, and gives direction on how to break out of a pattern of sloth.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullProcrastination Isn't Always Laziness7fd3e252-13df-4123-87b4-bd6c6168c831Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo We Deserve God's Love? Before we receive Communion, we essentially tell God we are not worthy to receive him. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why this is not a reflection upon us, but rather on God’s unconditional love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Before we receive Communion, we essentially tell God we are not worthy to receive him. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why this is not a reflection upon us, but rather on God’s unconditional love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo We Deserve God's Love?3958af22-1217-4d3c-9679-4943e8702f71Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdulting Level- Expert The mark of an adult really comes down to one word: responsibility. In fact, being responsible just happens to be a sign of sainthood as well, according to Fr. Mike. Let’s take back the word &quot;adult&quot; and make it about holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The mark of an adult really comes down to one word: responsibility. In fact, being responsible just happens to be a sign of sainthood as well, according to Fr. Mike. Let’s take back the word &quot;adult&quot; and make it about holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAdulting Level- Expertf523602a-d488-47d1-8426-b8fcce1725beWed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsVenting or Gossip Sometimes we forget how much of an impact our words can make. In this episode, Fr. Mike reminds us that our words have the power to build up or destroy relationships and even whole communities. He points out some helpful distinctions between venting and gossiping and gives some guidelines for avoiding what he calls “the everyday betrayal.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes we forget how much of an impact our words can make. In this episode, Fr. Mike reminds us that our words have the power to build up or destroy relationships and even whole communities. He points out some helpful distinctions between venting and gossiping and gives some guidelines for avoiding what he calls “the everyday betrayal.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullVenting or Gossipcec7ec1e-5257-4677-9717-9663a84267e9Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsIs Shyness Your Excuse? Fr. Mike helps us break down the barriers that may keep us from evangelizing. He points out that the best way to spread the gospel is just by being yourself, and leading people to Christ in your own way. Sometimes the greatest witness is a quiet one.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike helps us break down the barriers that may keep us from evangelizing. He points out that the best way to spread the gospel is just by being yourself, and leading people to Christ in your own way. Sometimes the greatest witness is a quiet one.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullIs Shyness Your Excuse?f2d247da-74c3-4352-9775-ccaf5fa70e51Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDiscernment 101 Fr. Mike Schmitz explains ​that it is best to focus on one thing at a time when discerning a vocation. Not only is it most prudent to discern ​​just one vocation at a time;​ ​it is​​​ also important to take discernment ​one step at​ ​a time.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz explains ​that it is best to focus on one thing at a time when discerning a vocation. Not only is it most prudent to discern ​​just one vocation at a time;​ ​it is​​​ also important to take discernment ​one step at​ ​a time.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDiscernment 101232b7879-ffff-43f9-9855-1ba5110c6cd9Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPrepare to Die When we’re caught up in life, it’s easy to forget that it’s going to end someday. So, will you be prepared? Fr. Mike suggests that we use Lent as a preparation for death, embracing it as a time to let go of earthly concerns and desires so that we can die to ourselves. If we do this, Christ will certainly lead us to resurrection.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we’re caught up in life, it’s easy to forget that it’s going to end someday. So, will you be prepared? Fr. Mike suggests that we use Lent as a preparation for death, embracing it as a time to let go of earthly concerns and desires so that we can die to ourselves. If we do this, Christ will certainly lead us to resurrection.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPrepare to Die1c467a5b-9c6b-44e2-9e8a-eb347fb1ce07Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShifting into a New Relationship There will be conflict and arguments in relationships; it’s inevitable. But, we don’t have to let those situations cause irreparable damage. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how conflict can help a couple move forward together. The key is to reassure each other that you’re both on the same team, and that you both have the same goal in mind—even though you may sometimes disagree when it comes to how to get there.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

There will be conflict and arguments in relationships; it’s inevitable. But, we don’t have to let those situations cause irreparable damage. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how conflict can help a couple move forward together. The key is to reassure each other that you’re both on the same team, and that you both have the same goal in mind—even though you may sometimes disagree when it comes to how to get there.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullShifting into a New Relationship9cb9f245-4ab6-4795-b088-775c601a7f41Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBatman V Superman Review In this episode, Fr. Mike critiques Zack Snyder’s Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this episode, Fr. Mike critiques Zack Snyder’s Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBatman V Superman Review258fb13b-3e8b-48ed-b001-87b0e4509dafTue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Reasons for Almsgiving Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to be charitable this Lent, emphasizing how almsgiving is a foundational part of living the Catholic faith.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to be charitable this Lent, emphasizing how almsgiving is a foundational part of living the Catholic faith.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full4 Reasons for Almsgiving4fc1dc81-ddb1-44b0-b370-09de786a802fTue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWill I Ever Find the One? Are you expecting to find that special someone someday, and are you hoping you’ll live happily ever after? Be honest. We’ve all had that hope at some point. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz addresses the difficulty of big decisions—like figuring out who to marry—and suggests changing our expectations when it comes to meeting “The One.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Are you expecting to find that special someone someday, and are you hoping you’ll live happily ever after? Be honest. We’ve all had that hope at some point. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz addresses the difficulty of big decisions—like figuring out who to marry—and suggests changing our expectations when it comes to meeting “The One.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWill I Ever Find the One?a70dde44-44a7-478d-b47a-7c5cf99ddcdfTue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPraying Through Holy Week Find out how the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist from Duluth pray during Holy Week, and maybe discover something you can use in your prayer life as we walk with Jesus from his entry into Jerusalem, to Calvary and the Resurrection. The unique prayer commitment Fr. Mike suggests in this episode follows Jesus through all of his experiences—from suffering to celebration—in this the holiest week of the year.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Find out how the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist from Duluth pray during Holy Week, and maybe discover something you can use in your prayer life as we walk with Jesus from his entry into Jerusalem, to Calvary and the Resurrection. The unique prayer commitment Fr. Mike suggests in this episode follows Jesus through all of his experiences—from suffering to celebration—in this the holiest week of the year.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPraying Through Holy Week1b173657-0ac8-494a-b3ef-9b746b718655Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOutdoor Weddings Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why a Christian marriage has to be inside a church. With the marriage vows we aren’t just committing ourselves to our spouse. We are also saying in a very specific way that we will follow Christ. Marriage is inherently connected to Christianity, and it’s not just about us. It’s also about the church community to which we belong.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why a Christian marriage has to be inside a church. With the marriage vows we aren’t just committing ourselves to our spouse. We are also saying in a very specific way that we will follow Christ. Marriage is inherently connected to Christianity, and it’s not just about us. It’s also about the church community to which we belong.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullOutdoor Weddings9ce086a0-76cc-4e62-bb2b-85a69d6dc763Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike's Easter Special For this first week of Easter, Fr. Mike wants us to know how important we are to Jesus. When Jesus rose from the dead, the first people he encountered were Mary Magdalene and his disciples—the ones who believed in him. This Easter, because we believe in him, he comes to us first as well, and he tells us to go spread the Good News to the rest of the world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

For this first week of Easter, Fr. Mike wants us to know how important we are to Jesus. When Jesus rose from the dead, the first people he encountered were Mary Magdalene and his disciples—the ones who believed in him. This Easter, because we believe in him, he comes to us first as well, and he tells us to go spread the Good News to the rest of the world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike's Easter Special4dda57ce-7b3a-4436-bb93-cedd842ea55fTue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPraying in a State of Mortal Sin Contrite prayer can be an act of courage, because Lord knows there’s no harder time to pray than after we know we’ve sinned. In a way, we’re afraid to approach God. Yet, just as the only way to overcome our fears is by facing them, the only way to overcome our sin is by going to God after we sin. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how God wants a relationship with us and “will cleanse us from every wrongdoing” to build that relationship.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Contrite prayer can be an act of courage, because Lord knows there’s no harder time to pray than after we know we’ve sinned. In a way, we’re afraid to approach God. Yet, just as the only way to overcome our fears is by facing them, the only way to overcome our sin is by going to God after we sin. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how God wants a relationship with us and “will cleanse us from every wrongdoing” to build that relationship.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPraying in a State of Mortal Sina9fd4493-2747-44f3-a34d-db6a4fb1f964Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAren't All Churches the Same? There’s an ancient symbol that uses a ship or boat to represent the Catholic Church. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz takes that analogy a step further, using it to explain how everything Christians love about their church, whichever one it may be, originally came from the flagship or mothership of Christianity.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

There’s an ancient symbol that uses a ship or boat to represent the Catholic Church. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz takes that analogy a step further, using it to explain how everything Christians love about their church, whichever one it may be, originally came from the flagship or mothership of Christianity.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAren't All Churches the Same?42800fe7-3411-484b-a6a6-37dfb58532beTue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsConfirmation Sponsors & Female Priests In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz answers questions about the Catholic Faith from his listeners. In his first answer, he offers a few practical ways to be a truly helpful confirmation sponsor. Then, he reaches back to the time of Moses to explain the roots of the male priesthood.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz answers questions about the Catholic Faith from his listeners. In his first answer, he offers a few practical ways to be a truly helpful confirmation sponsor. Then, he reaches back to the time of Moses to explain the roots of the male priesthood.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullConfirmation Sponsors & Female Priests56cc3d98-b534-4962-9b23-f728446a8e4dTue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWill I Ever Find the One? Are you expecting to find that special someone someday, and are you hoping you’ll live happily ever after? Be honest. We’ve all had that hope at some point. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz addresses the difficulty of big decisions—like figuring out who to marry—and suggests changing our expectations when it comes to meeting “The One.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Are you expecting to find that special someone someday, and are you hoping you’ll live happily ever after? Be honest. We’ve all had that hope at some point. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz addresses the difficulty of big decisions—like figuring out who to marry—and suggests changing our expectations when it comes to meeting “The One.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWill I Ever Find the One?be6c69d0-a1d4-46ff-a38e-27d765f8f191Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags4 Reasons for Almsgiving Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to be charitable this Lent, emphasizing how almsgiving is a foundational part of living the Catholic faith.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to be charitable this Lent, emphasizing how almsgiving is a foundational part of living the Catholic faith.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

full4 Reasons for Almsgivingf867fa2e-6cf2-4cb2-97d3-24f3a2557ec5Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPraying in a State of Mortal Sin Contrite prayer can be an act of courage, because Lord knows there’s no harder time to pray than after we know we’ve sinned. In a way, we’re afraid to approach God. Yet, just as the only way to overcome our fears is by facing them, the only way to overcome our sin is by going to God after we sin. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how God wants a relationship with us and “will cleanse us from every wrongdoing” to build that relationship.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Contrite prayer can be an act of courage, because Lord knows there’s no harder time to pray than after we know we’ve sinned. In a way, we’re afraid to approach God. Yet, just as the only way to overcome our fears is by facing them, the only way to overcome our sin is by going to God after we sin. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how God wants a relationship with us and “will cleanse us from every wrongdoing” to build that relationship.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPraying in a State of Mortal Sina41351c1-e0b6-4b10-a96f-6ce2cd586836Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBatman V Superman Review In this episode, Fr. Mike critiques Zack Snyder’s Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this episode, Fr. Mike critiques Zack Snyder’s Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBatman V Superman Review7dad3d14-0841-4240-983b-01176ed39e1aTue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike's Easter Special For this first week of Easter, Fr. Mike wants us to know how important we are to Jesus. When Jesus rose from the dead, the first people he encountered were Mary Magdalene and his disciples—the ones who believed in him. This Easter, because we believe in him, he comes to us first as well, and he tells us to go spread the Good News to the rest of the world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

For this first week of Easter, Fr. Mike wants us to know how important we are to Jesus. When Jesus rose from the dead, the first people he encountered were Mary Magdalene and his disciples—the ones who believed in him. This Easter, because we believe in him, he comes to us first as well, and he tells us to go spread the Good News to the rest of the world.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike's Easter Specialf7d571c2-7918-4de4-b99a-0716861cea5fTue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPrepare to Die When we’re caught up in life, it’s easy to forget that it’s going to end someday. So, will you be prepared? Fr. Mike suggests that we use Lent as a preparation for death, embracing it as a time to let go of earthly concerns and desires so that we can die to ourselves. If we do this, Christ will certainly lead us to resurrection.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we’re caught up in life, it’s easy to forget that it’s going to end someday. So, will you be prepared? Fr. Mike suggests that we use Lent as a preparation for death, embracing it as a time to let go of earthly concerns and desires so that we can die to ourselves. If we do this, Christ will certainly lead us to resurrection.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPrepare to Die93339a28-0beb-4276-b8fa-bdeedef58995Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAren't All Churches the Same? There’s an ancient symbol that uses a ship or boat to represent the Catholic Church. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz takes that analogy a step further, using it to explain how everything Christians love about their church, whichever one it may be, originally came from the flagship or mothership of Christianity.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

There’s an ancient symbol that uses a ship or boat to represent the Catholic Church. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz takes that analogy a step further, using it to explain how everything Christians love about their church, whichever one it may be, originally came from the flagship or mothership of Christianity.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAren't All Churches the Same?196de6ab-2a54-451c-bd6d-281ff6c33527Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOutdoor Weddings Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why a Christian marriage has to be inside a church. With the marriage vows we aren’t just committing ourselves to our spouse. We are also saying in a very specific way that we will follow Christ. Marriage is inherently connected to Christianity, and it’s not just about us. It’s also about the church community to which we belong.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why a Christian marriage has to be inside a church. With the marriage vows we aren’t just committing ourselves to our spouse. We are also saying in a very specific way that we will follow Christ. Marriage is inherently connected to Christianity, and it’s not just about us. It’s also about the church community to which we belong.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullOutdoor Weddings9972ae13-1677-42c9-8c10-ece7bf88d03fTue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPraying Through Holy Week Find out how the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist from Duluth pray during Holy Week, and maybe discover something you can use in your prayer life as we walk with Jesus from his entry into Jerusalem, to Calvary and the Resurrection. The unique prayer commitment Fr. Mike suggests in this episode follows Jesus through all of his experiences—from suffering to celebration—in this the holiest week of the year.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Find out how the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist from Duluth pray during Holy Week, and maybe discover something you can use in your prayer life as we walk with Jesus from his entry into Jerusalem, to Calvary and the Resurrection. The unique prayer commitment Fr. Mike suggests in this episode follows Jesus through all of his experiences—from suffering to celebration—in this the holiest week of the year.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPraying Through Holy Week5815bb1e-1c97-4dc1-a075-5e394be13a6bTue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsConfirmation Sponsors & Female Priests In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz answers questions about the Catholic Faith from his listeners. In his first answer, he offers a few practical ways to be a truly helpful confirmation sponsor. Then, he reaches back to the time of Moses to explain the roots of the male priesthood.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz answers questions about the Catholic Faith from his listeners. In his first answer, he offers a few practical ways to be a truly helpful confirmation sponsor. Then, he reaches back to the time of Moses to explain the roots of the male priesthood.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullConfirmation Sponsors & Female Priestsc796d549-f476-432d-b7fd-46a2377d18cfTue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsShifting into a New Relationship There will be conflict and arguments in relationships; it’s inevitable. But, we don’t have to let those situations cause irreparable damage. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how conflict can help a couple move forward together. The key is to reassure each other that you’re both on the same team, and that you both have the same goal in mind—even though you may sometimes disagree when it comes to how to get there.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

There will be conflict and arguments in relationships; it’s inevitable. But, we don’t have to let those situations cause irreparable damage. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how conflict can help a couple move forward together. The key is to reassure each other that you’re both on the same team, and that you both have the same goal in mind—even though you may sometimes disagree when it comes to how to get there.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullShifting into a New Relationship44032ed1-3822-43de-8ad8-4a7de4945c86Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTips for Praying Prayer isn’t just another good thing to do; it’s absolutely necessary if we want to know God’s will in our lives and draw closer to him. The trouble is finding the time and willpower to pray. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz suggests being a bit more intentional in our prayer lives, asking these four simple questions: When should I pray, where should I pray, what should I pray, and why should I pray?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Prayer isn’t just another good thing to do; it’s absolutely necessary if we want to know God’s will in our lives and draw closer to him. The trouble is finding the time and willpower to pray. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz suggests being a bit more intentional in our prayer lives, asking these four simple questions: When should I pray, where should I pray, what should I pray, and why should I pray?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTips for Prayinga7e18f5c-d740-4f77-97d5-eb28211f083eTue, 24 Jan 2017 11:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTips for Praying Prayer isn’t just another good thing to do; it’s absolutely necessary if we want to know God’s will in our lives and draw closer to him. The trouble is finding the time and willpower to pray. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz suggests being a bit more intentional in our prayer lives, asking these four simple questions: When should I pray, where should I pray, what should I pray, and why should I pray?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Prayer isn’t just another good thing to do; it’s absolutely necessary if we want to know God’s will in our lives and draw closer to him. The trouble is finding the time and willpower to pray. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz suggests being a bit more intentional in our prayer lives, asking these four simple questions: When should I pray, where should I pray, what should I pray, and why should I pray?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTips for Praying0bc5bbd2-4b14-4cdc-b3b2-6a1ec09f3af7Tue, 24 Jan 2017 11:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Defines You? Whether it’s our reputation as the smartest person in the class or office or a signature beard that makes us look like Chuck Norris, we all have something distinct that helps define us. In the end​,​ though, when everything else fades away, there’s only one part of our identity that matters. Find out what part that is in this video, in which Fr. Mike uses his beard to make a razor-sharp point. Yes ... his beard.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Whether it’s our reputation as the smartest person in the class or office or a signature beard that makes us look like Chuck Norris, we all have something distinct that helps define us. In the end​,​ though, when everything else fades away, there’s only one part of our identity that matters. Find out what part that is in this video, in which Fr. Mike uses his beard to make a razor-sharp point. Yes ... his beard.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Defines You?4a92b7d6-2975-4814-9279-cbb90ef78887Thu, 19 Jan 2017 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Defines You? Whether it’s our reputation as the smartest person in the class or office or a signature beard that makes us look like Chuck Norris, we all have something distinct that helps define us. In the end​,​ though, when everything else fades away, there’s only one part of our identity that matters. Find out what part that is in this video, in which Fr. Mike uses his beard to make a razor-sharp point. Yes ... his beard.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Whether it’s our reputation as the smartest person in the class or office or a signature beard that makes us look like Chuck Norris, we all have something distinct that helps define us. In the end​,​ though, when everything else fades away, there’s only one part of our identity that matters. Find out what part that is in this video, in which Fr. Mike uses his beard to make a razor-sharp point. Yes ... his beard.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Defines You?2224b886-c0c0-427f-874c-80095f8abedeThu, 19 Jan 2017 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#488 - Proverbs 26 – Flaming Arrows of DeathProverbs 26

Proverbs 26

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Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullMartha or Mary? - Who Should You Be?8416cc34-d301-4e7d-a943-cae5602052a8Thu, 12 Jan 2017 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMartha or Mary? - Who Should You Be? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullMartha or Mary? - Who Should You Be?731d690a-677e-47d7-b175-d3b6a4839509Thu, 12 Jan 2017 14:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#487 - Proverbs 25 – More Wisdom from SolomanProverbs 25

Proverbs 25

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Proverbs 24

full#486 - Proverbs 24 – More Sayings of the Wise3bb6bebe-9ff3-4574-99be-d0f491d1165bThu, 05 Jan 2017 13:30:00 +0000758https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLearning from Your Past In this video, Fr. Mike advises us to dwell in the present and bring into this moment what we learned from the past. He points out that, while it isn&#39;t healthy to live in the past, there is also a danger in leaving it behind completely.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this video, Fr. Mike advises us to dwell in the present and bring into this moment what we learned from the past. He points out that, while it isn&#39;t healthy to live in the past, there is also a danger in leaving it behind completely.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLearning from Your Past5576e065-cff6-4d3e-8b8f-7540a9b32c45Thu, 05 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLearning from Your Past In this video, Fr. Mike advises us to dwell in the present and bring into this moment what we learned from the past. He points out that, while it isn&#39;t healthy to live in the past, there is also a danger in leaving it behind completely.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this video, Fr. Mike advises us to dwell in the present and bring into this moment what we learned from the past. He points out that, while it isn&#39;t healthy to live in the past, there is also a danger in leaving it behind completely.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLearning from Your Past4d886666-4592-4625-98bc-19648eebbb3dThu, 05 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Gospels of Grace and Nature Fr. Mike’s popular Ascension Presents video series in audio form.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike’s popular Ascension Presents video series in audio form.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Gospels of Grace and Nature16b97024-88e8-449b-b5f2-59d6db1014cdSun, 01 Jan 2017 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Gospels of Grace and Nature Fr. Mike’s popular Ascension Presents video series in audio form.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike’s popular Ascension Presents video series in audio form.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Gospels of Grace and Natureac1748be-5312-4475-8f50-eaffea714bc6Sun, 01 Jan 2017 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#485 - Proverbs 23 – The Sayings of the WiseProverbs 23

Proverbs 23

full#485 - Proverbs 23 – The Sayings of the Wiseaf7adce8-a2ff-4609-bd9b-a81eb7b60cf1Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:30:00 +0000645https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSeason for Everything The Church in its great wisdom has designed the liturgical calendar with the human spirit in mind. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the reasons for the seasons in the Church&#39;s calendar, with particular attention to the seasons of Advent and Christmas.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Church in its great wisdom has designed the liturgical calendar with the human spirit in mind. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the reasons for the seasons in the Church&#39;s calendar, with particular attention to the seasons of Advent and Christmas.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSeason for Everythingac0db719-ba29-4ace-90a8-1000052c3fa2Thu, 22 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSeason for Everything The Church in its great wisdom has designed the liturgical calendar with the human spirit in mind. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the reasons for the seasons in the Church&#39;s calendar, with particular attention to the seasons of Advent and Christmas.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Church in its great wisdom has designed the liturgical calendar with the human spirit in mind. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the reasons for the seasons in the Church&#39;s calendar, with particular attention to the seasons of Advent and Christmas.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSeason for Everything01d3fccf-4b06-4327-8a6e-69ea11f41ff6Thu, 22 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Immaculate Conception Explained Did you know that Mary actually knew her child would save the world? In fact, she was saved around forty-seven years before Jesus died. Fr. Mike Schmitz simplifies the complex theology behind the Immaculate Conception in this video. Using a clever analogy or two, he demonstrates how Scripture alludes to the fact that Mary was immaculately conceived, and he explains why this solemnity is so important to the Church.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Did you know that Mary actually knew her child would save the world? In fact, she was saved around forty-seven years before Jesus died. Fr. Mike Schmitz simplifies the complex theology behind the Immaculate Conception in this video. Using a clever analogy or two, he demonstrates how Scripture alludes to the fact that Mary was immaculately conceived, and he explains why this solemnity is so important to the Church.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Immaculate Conception Explainedc24e2505-207c-45ad-81b3-bb5c873c80c9Sun, 18 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Immaculate Conception Explained Did you know that Mary actually knew her child would save the world? In fact, she was saved around forty-seven years before Jesus died. Fr. Mike Schmitz simplifies the complex theology behind the Immaculate Conception in this video. Using a clever analogy or two, he demonstrates how Scripture alludes to the fact that Mary was immaculately conceived, and he explains why this solemnity is so important to the Church.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Did you know that Mary actually knew her child would save the world? In fact, she was saved around forty-seven years before Jesus died. Fr. Mike Schmitz simplifies the complex theology behind the Immaculate Conception in this video. Using a clever analogy or two, he demonstrates how Scripture alludes to the fact that Mary was immaculately conceived, and he explains why this solemnity is so important to the Church.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Immaculate Conception Explained2a55e578-0f67-4ad1-aaa0-2abb015e26c9Sun, 18 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#484 - Proverbs 22 – The Lord is the Maker of allProverbs 22

Proverbs 22

full#484 - Proverbs 22 – The Lord is the Maker of all3e522206-2e59-4551-abdb-41599c2f0dfbThu, 15 Dec 2016 13:30:00 +0000615https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWaiting for Christmas Sometimes when God tells us to wait he wants us to actively receive his grace for that moment. This is especially true during Advent. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to prepare our souls for the arrival of Christ as we wait for Christmas Day.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes when God tells us to wait he wants us to actively receive his grace for that moment. This is especially true during Advent. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to prepare our souls for the arrival of Christ as we wait for Christmas Day.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWaiting for Christmasc9cdeffc-99de-4d01-bdd2-f851c511f599Thu, 15 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWaiting for Christmas Sometimes when God tells us to wait he wants us to actively receive his grace for that moment. This is especially true during Advent. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to prepare our souls for the arrival of Christ as we wait for Christmas Day.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Sometimes when God tells us to wait he wants us to actively receive his grace for that moment. This is especially true during Advent. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to prepare our souls for the arrival of Christ as we wait for Christmas Day.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWaiting for Christmas8cb19e97-2e28-4c51-9ec3-4cd602ea7f64Thu, 15 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#483 - Proverbs 21 – The Plans of the DiligentProverbs 21

Proverbs 21

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Proverbs 20

full#482 - Proverbs 20 – Wine is a Mocker and Beer a Brawler143da1ac-fde0-4e09-81cd-a380aaa54e88Thu, 01 Dec 2016 13:30:00 +00001000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent- More than a Chocolate Calendar What does Advent mean to you? A time to put the lights up, gift shop, and eat chocolate? Or is it something more? Fr. Mike says it’s good to prepare ourselves for Christmas during Advent, but ultimately that’s not what the liturgical season is about.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What does Advent mean to you? A time to put the lights up, gift shop, and eat chocolate? Or is it something more? Fr. Mike says it’s good to prepare ourselves for Christmas during Advent, but ultimately that’s not what the liturgical season is about.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAdvent- More than a Chocolate Calendara5996e25-9565-450d-afab-0897bdc8f9c8Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAdvent- More than a Chocolate Calendar What does Advent mean to you? A time to put the lights up, gift shop, and eat chocolate? Or is it something more? Fr. Mike says it’s good to prepare ourselves for Christmas during Advent, but ultimately that’s not what the liturgical season is about.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What does Advent mean to you? A time to put the lights up, gift shop, and eat chocolate? Or is it something more? Fr. Mike says it’s good to prepare ourselves for Christmas during Advent, but ultimately that’s not what the liturgical season is about.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAdvent- More than a Chocolate Calendarf97dfcdf-d52b-41cd-ae26-3c3d40dd4cf4Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Cure for Entitlement G.K. Chesterton said “thanks are the highest form of thought, and gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz maintains that a sense of gratitude is much more powerful than a sense of entitlement. We all have certain rights we should stand up for, but to recognize and appreciate a gift when it’s given to us is even more beautiful.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

G.K. Chesterton said “thanks are the highest form of thought, and gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz maintains that a sense of gratitude is much more powerful than a sense of entitlement. We all have certain rights we should stand up for, but to recognize and appreciate a gift when it’s given to us is even more beautiful.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Cure for Entitlement3b6c9695-0fa5-4260-a5b2-aa269c5bb2adTue, 29 Nov 2016 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Cure for Entitlement G.K. Chesterton said “thanks are the highest form of thought, and gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz maintains that a sense of gratitude is much more powerful than a sense of entitlement. We all have certain rights we should stand up for, but to recognize and appreciate a gift when it’s given to us is even more beautiful.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

G.K. Chesterton said “thanks are the highest form of thought, and gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz maintains that a sense of gratitude is much more powerful than a sense of entitlement. We all have certain rights we should stand up for, but to recognize and appreciate a gift when it’s given to us is even more beautiful.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Cure for Entitlement5d340ec9-6926-402e-b946-3ebe0ea31b0fTue, 29 Nov 2016 09:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#481 - Proverbs 19 – Better to be Poor and BlamelessProverbs 19

Proverbs 19

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Proverbs 18

full#480 - Proverbs 18 – Lips of Fools Bring Them Strife0c734456-9021-4dbe-bcba-472809a8a689Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:30:00 +0000765https://216.73.216.191/allTags#479 - Proverbs 17 – Better a Dry Crust with PeaceProverbs 17

Proverbs 17

full#479 - Proverbs 17 – Better a Dry Crust with Peacee2ad2b0b-6c0f-4141-a24c-7036567b5e93Wed, 09 Nov 2016 00:22:35 +0000958https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpiritual Blind Spots Fr. Mike Schmitz shines light on the blind spots in our spiritual life and points out that sometimes we are unaware of spiritual battles waging within our souls. He encourages us to be attentive and patient with ourselves and with others, while asking God to reveal to us the hidden areas of our life where we can grow in holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz shines light on the blind spots in our spiritual life and points out that sometimes we are unaware of spiritual battles waging within our souls. He encourages us to be attentive and patient with ourselves and with others, while asking God to reveal to us the hidden areas of our life where we can grow in holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSpiritual Blind Spotscd4344b5-dbce-41b4-9a6e-287b7f953ab9Sat, 05 Nov 2016 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSpiritual Blind Spots Fr. Mike Schmitz shines light on the blind spots in our spiritual life and points out that sometimes we are unaware of spiritual battles waging within our souls. He encourages us to be attentive and patient with ourselves and with others, while asking God to reveal to us the hidden areas of our life where we can grow in holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz shines light on the blind spots in our spiritual life and points out that sometimes we are unaware of spiritual battles waging within our souls. He encourages us to be attentive and patient with ourselves and with others, while asking God to reveal to us the hidden areas of our life where we can grow in holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullSpiritual Blind Spots11ade947-d0b4-4efc-8278-3d57a86bbf47Sat, 05 Nov 2016 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#478 - Proverbs 16 – Pride Goes Before DestructionProverbs 16

Proverbs 16

full#478 - Proverbs 16 – Pride Goes Before Destructionfdd9c01e-87ae-4076-bb34-01abffe0e96eThu, 03 Nov 2016 12:30:00 +0000936https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Power of Prayer Fr. Mike lays down the reasons we should pray and gives a few spot-on examples of how real life reflects the nature of prayer. Through prayer, God invites us into his will and gives us the dignity to participate in it, which strengthens our relationship with him. Fr. Mike covers these truths and more in this week’s episode.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike lays down the reasons we should pray and gives a few spot-on examples of how real life reflects the nature of prayer. Through prayer, God invites us into his will and gives us the dignity to participate in it, which strengthens our relationship with him. Fr. Mike covers these truths and more in this week’s episode.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Power of Prayere0bb4382-3d7f-46f3-afb2-ce18d38ab549Thu, 03 Nov 2016 09:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Power of Prayer Fr. Mike lays down the reasons we should pray and gives a few spot-on examples of how real life reflects the nature of prayer. Through prayer, God invites us into his will and gives us the dignity to participate in it, which strengthens our relationship with him. Fr. Mike covers these truths and more in this week’s episode.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike lays down the reasons we should pray and gives a few spot-on examples of how real life reflects the nature of prayer. Through prayer, God invites us into his will and gives us the dignity to participate in it, which strengthens our relationship with him. Fr. Mike covers these truths and more in this week’s episode.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Proverbs 15

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Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us to appreciate our blessings while we have them, rather than complaining when they are taken from us. Gratitude is a powerful vehicle for change when we use the gifts given to us … and use them well.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us to appreciate our blessings while we have them, rather than complaining when they are taken from us. Gratitude is a powerful vehicle for change when we use the gifts given to us … and use them well.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Proverbs 14

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Proverbs 13

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Proverbs 12

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Proverbs

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Proverbs 10

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Sermon

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Fr. Mike’s answer to this question may make you think differently about God’s love. He helps to reorient our perspective—explaining that it is not about how much God loves us, but about our capacity to receive his love. If the most valuable thing in the world is limited only by our desire for it, why not take as much of it as we can get?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Fr. Mike’s answer to this question may make you think differently about God’s love. He helps to reorient our perspective—explaining that it is not about how much God loves us, but about our capacity to receive his love. If the most valuable thing in the world is limited only by our desire for it, why not take as much of it as we can get?Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Proverbs 9

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Proverbs 8

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Proverbs 7

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Proverbs 6

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Proverbs 5

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Proverbs 4

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Proverbs 3

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Proverbs 2

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Proverbs 1

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Matthew 28

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With the way our culture disregards life sometimes, it is easy for the question “Is life worth living?” to surface. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz emphatically states that not only is life worth living—it is sacred. If there is anyone you know who is weary of life, reach out to them and show them they are wanted.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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With the way our culture disregards life sometimes, it is easy for the question “Is life worth living?” to surface. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz emphatically states that not only is life worth living—it is sacred. If there is anyone you know who is weary of life, reach out to them and show them they are wanted.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Matthew 27

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Matthew 27

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Matthew 26

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The Last Supper

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When life throws challenge after challenge at us, it is easy to just give in and think we are helpless. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers an uplifting message for those tough times. No matter how dire the circumstances, with God’s grace, there is always something we can do.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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When life throws challenge after challenge at us, it is easy to just give in and think we are helpless. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers an uplifting message for those tough times. No matter how dire the circumstances, with God’s grace, there is always something we can do.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Matthew 25

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Matthew 24

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Matthew 23

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Questions

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Matthew 21

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Matthes 21

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Palm Sunday

full#450 - Matthew 20:29-21:17 – Palm Sundayf6731b62-0386-454b-97bd-dd5ea1db00fdThu, 21 Apr 2016 12:30:00 +0000754https://216.73.216.191/allTagsI Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts! The mere thought of ghosts can give us goose bumps sometimes, but there are still moments when we think ghost stories are just made up to scare us. Maybe it’s time for some real talk about things that go bump in the night and other stirrings we suspect may be specters. Can souls continue to communicate with the living after they die? In this episode, Fr. Mike gives a powerful reason for why he believes they can.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The mere thought of ghosts can give us goose bumps sometimes, but there are still moments when we think ghost stories are just made up to scare us. Maybe it’s time for some real talk about things that go bump in the night and other stirrings we suspect may be specters. Can souls continue to communicate with the living after they die? In this episode, Fr. Mike gives a powerful reason for why he believes they can.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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The mere thought of ghosts can give us goose bumps sometimes, but there are still moments when we think ghost stories are just made up to scare us. Maybe it’s time for some real talk about things that go bump in the night and other stirrings we suspect may be specters. Can souls continue to communicate with the living after they die? In this episode, Fr. Mike gives a powerful reason for why he believes they can.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Matthew 20

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Matthew 19

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Matthew 19

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Matthew 18

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Matthew 18

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Matthew 17

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Transfiguration

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Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Matthew 16

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Matthew 16

full#441 - Matthew 16:1-12 – Demand for a Signc2ef3f75-4a46-49e6-bbe3-89a35dc82564Thu, 11 Feb 2016 13:30:00 +0000685https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Significance of Ash Wednesday They may just be ashes, but Fr. Mike points out that what they represent goes far beyond mere dust of the earth. With a simple cross on the forehead, we are recognizing that we are far from perfect, but that God loves and redeems us—not despite our brokenness, but in the midst of it. If you want to start off your Lent with a reminder of Ash Wednesday’s deeper meaning, listen to Fr. Mike’s heartfelt words in this video.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

They may just be ashes, but Fr. Mike points out that what they represent goes far beyond mere dust of the earth. With a simple cross on the forehead, we are recognizing that we are far from perfect, but that God loves and redeems us—not despite our brokenness, but in the midst of it. If you want to start off your Lent with a reminder of Ash Wednesday’s deeper meaning, listen to Fr. Mike’s heartfelt words in this video.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Significance of Ash Wednesday341c39c5-439c-4ce0-893d-752beb03a0d1Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Significance of Ash Wednesday They may just be ashes, but Fr. Mike points out that what they represent goes far beyond mere dust of the earth. With a simple cross on the forehead, we are recognizing that we are far from perfect, but that God loves and redeems us—not despite our brokenness, but in the midst of it. If you want to start off your Lent with a reminder of Ash Wednesday’s deeper meaning, listen to Fr. Mike’s heartfelt words in this video.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

They may just be ashes, but Fr. Mike points out that what they represent goes far beyond mere dust of the earth. With a simple cross on the forehead, we are recognizing that we are far from perfect, but that God loves and redeems us—not despite our brokenness, but in the midst of it. If you want to start off your Lent with a reminder of Ash Wednesday’s deeper meaning, listen to Fr. Mike’s heartfelt words in this video.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Matthew 15

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Matthew 15

full#439 - Matthew 15:1-20 – That Which Defilesc6628847-5590-4c70-ae2c-72a37309e985Thu, 28 Jan 2016 13:30:00 +0000592https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLucifer, the Trinity, and Leisurely Sundays Fr. Mike Schmitz tackles several tough questions from his listeners, like “Who became the new light-bearer after Lucifer fell?” and “How do we make Sunday a time of rest amidst our busy schedules?” If you ever wondered about these things, Fr. Mike may have the answers you’ve been looking for.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz tackles several tough questions from his listeners, like “Who became the new light-bearer after Lucifer fell?” and “How do we make Sunday a time of rest amidst our busy schedules?” If you ever wondered about these things, Fr. Mike may have the answers you’ve been looking for.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Fr. Mike Schmitz tackles several tough questions from his listeners, like “Who became the new light-bearer after Lucifer fell?” and “How do we make Sunday a time of rest amidst our busy schedules?” If you ever wondered about these things, Fr. Mike may have the answers you’ve been looking for.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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When we inconvenience someone, we may feel like we are in their debt. If so, Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to apologize to that person, but further, to offer our gratitude in response to his or her forgiveness. We should especially respond this way when we offend our merciful God, who wants to forgive us our debt and help us move forward with grace.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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When we inconvenience someone, we may feel like we are in their debt. If so, Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to apologize to that person, but further, to offer our gratitude in response to his or her forgiveness. We should especially respond this way when we offend our merciful God, who wants to forgive us our debt and help us move forward with grace.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Matthew 14

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Matthew 14

full#437 - Matthew 14:1-21 – 5000 Plus Fed2f922879-2b2f-4811-9353-02a1b4bf89d6Thu, 14 Jan 2016 13:30:00 +0000594https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWays to Read the Bible Maybe you used to read the Bible for inspiration, for its great stories, or for answers to the big questions in life. But now, it sits on your nightstand gathering dust. Perhaps you gave up reading it because it seemed irrelevant to your everyday life or because it became too hard to follow. If so, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers several reasons for you to pick up your Bible again, see it with new eyes, and allow it to transform your life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Maybe you used to read the Bible for inspiration, for its great stories, or for answers to the big questions in life. But now, it sits on your nightstand gathering dust. Perhaps you gave up reading it because it seemed irrelevant to your everyday life or because it became too hard to follow. If so, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers several reasons for you to pick up your Bible again, see it with new eyes, and allow it to transform your life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Maybe you used to read the Bible for inspiration, for its great stories, or for answers to the big questions in life. But now, it sits on your nightstand gathering dust. Perhaps you gave up reading it because it seemed irrelevant to your everyday life or because it became too hard to follow. If so, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers several reasons for you to pick up your Bible again, see it with new eyes, and allow it to transform your life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWays to Read the Biblea9912d56-b0f5-42e3-979f-2ee3e7f24b61Thu, 14 Jan 2016 10:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDid the Church Ever Sell Indulgences? When we think of indulgences, many of us think of an outdated and unfair Church practice that alienated many Catholics and sparked the Reformation centuries ago. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz sets things straight, explaining how indulgences are an offering of God’s grace—a way to remove the temporal consequences of sin.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When we think of indulgences, many of us think of an outdated and unfair Church practice that alienated many Catholics and sparked the Reformation centuries ago. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz sets things straight, explaining how indulgences are an offering of God’s grace—a way to remove the temporal consequences of sin.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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When we think of indulgences, many of us think of an outdated and unfair Church practice that alienated many Catholics and sparked the Reformation centuries ago. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz sets things straight, explaining how indulgences are an offering of God’s grace—a way to remove the temporal consequences of sin.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Matthew 13

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Matthew 13:24-43

full#435 - Matthew 13:24-43 – Weeds and Seedsb3157025-3f50-4b45-bc9f-580c0e0b25caThu, 31 Dec 2015 13:30:00 +0000594https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy God Loves You Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a relieving truth about God&#39;s paradoxical love for us, how he loves us: not in spite of our weaknesses, but because of them.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a relieving truth about God&#39;s paradoxical love for us, how he loves us: not in spite of our weaknesses, but because of them.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy God Loves Youe8ac30fc-b273-41c6-8f49-1ff38a9d0e25Tue, 29 Dec 2015 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhy God Loves You Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a relieving truth about God&#39;s paradoxical love for us, how he loves us: not in spite of our weaknesses, but because of them.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a relieving truth about God&#39;s paradoxical love for us, how he loves us: not in spite of our weaknesses, but because of them.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhy God Loves Youde026856-0b94-4b5f-b315-ecad4951085aTue, 29 Dec 2015 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#434 - Matthew 13:1-23 - The SowerMatthew 13

Matthew 13

full#434 - Matthew 13:1-23 - The Sower2f59b740-60df-4eab-8cc2-340bd804a841Thu, 17 Dec 2015 13:30:00 +0000641https://216.73.216.191/allTagsInfluencing the World Everyone has influence over someone. If we are striving to be great saints, then the people we influence will observe how we live and model themselves after us. Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to take St. Paul’s advice and imitate Christ, and in the process, we will inspire others to live holy lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Everyone has influence over someone. If we are striving to be great saints, then the people we influence will observe how we live and model themselves after us. Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to take St. Paul’s advice and imitate Christ, and in the process, we will inspire others to live holy lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullInfluencing the Worldcff67ad4-264a-4750-bfb7-c7e96083bfdeWed, 16 Dec 2015 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsInfluencing the World Everyone has influence over someone. If we are striving to be great saints, then the people we influence will observe how we live and model themselves after us. Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to take St. Paul’s advice and imitate Christ, and in the process, we will inspire others to live holy lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Everyone has influence over someone. If we are striving to be great saints, then the people we influence will observe how we live and model themselves after us. Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to take St. Paul’s advice and imitate Christ, and in the process, we will inspire others to live holy lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullInfluencing the World39cd4c1e-e26c-42c6-a260-87ee2ddf9663Wed, 16 Dec 2015 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMaking a Good Confession If you have ever wondered how to make a good confession, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers four powerful ways we can examine our consciences so that our experience of reconciliation moves us towards that holiness to which we are called.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If you have ever wondered how to make a good confession, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers four powerful ways we can examine our consciences so that our experience of reconciliation moves us towards that holiness to which we are called.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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If you have ever wondered how to make a good confession, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers four powerful ways we can examine our consciences so that our experience of reconciliation moves us towards that holiness to which we are called.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullMaking a Good Confessionba6d4101-0f32-40bc-8a43-d5d95cfeb0f5Thu, 10 Dec 2015 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#433 - Matthew 12:38-50 – No Sign for YouMatthew 12

Matthew 12

full#433 - Matthew 12:38-50 – No Sign for Youfc77147e-f168-40b7-9adc-daa3a2df2d68Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:30:00 +0000619https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat's Your Bedtime? What if today&#39;s attempts to be productive deprive us of the sleep we need to function tomorrow? Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us several good reasons to stop our work at the end of the day, relax, and prioritize getting a good night&#39;s sleep.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What if today&#39;s attempts to be productive deprive us of the sleep we need to function tomorrow? Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us several good reasons to stop our work at the end of the day, relax, and prioritize getting a good night&#39;s sleep.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat's Your Bedtime?ff1804f7-aec8-413a-81fd-8ba439b24c16Thu, 03 Dec 2015 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat's Your Bedtime? What if today&#39;s attempts to be productive deprive us of the sleep we need to function tomorrow? Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us several good reasons to stop our work at the end of the day, relax, and prioritize getting a good night&#39;s sleep.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What if today&#39;s attempts to be productive deprive us of the sleep we need to function tomorrow? Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us several good reasons to stop our work at the end of the day, relax, and prioritize getting a good night&#39;s sleep.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat's Your Bedtime?edc2fdce-1b5b-4c8d-a3fa-378ca50df095Thu, 03 Dec 2015 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#432 - Matthew 12:15-37– A Kingdom DividedMatthew 12

Matthew 12

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Matthew 12

full#431 - Matthew 12:1-14 – The Sabbath517a27f6-b36d-46d4-bffa-1efffa532fdaThu, 26 Nov 2015 13:30:00 +0000617https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThanksgiving Special- Squanto In this special Thanksgiving episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers different perspectives on the story of Squanto, showing how blessings can be found in dismal situations. By realizing this truth in our own lives, we may learn to find God in the most unlikely places.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers different perspectives on the story of Squanto, showing how blessings can be found in dismal situations. By realizing this truth in our own lives, we may learn to find God in the most unlikely places.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThanksgiving Special- Squanto0e06b4e2-89a8-44b1-8b3a-9cd413e7bd43Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThanksgiving Special- Squanto In this special Thanksgiving episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers different perspectives on the story of Squanto, showing how blessings can be found in dismal situations. By realizing this truth in our own lives, we may learn to find God in the most unlikely places.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers different perspectives on the story of Squanto, showing how blessings can be found in dismal situations. By realizing this truth in our own lives, we may learn to find God in the most unlikely places.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThanksgiving Special- Squanto1d65e1fc-3648-4d89-b9de-b7eaaee88738Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#430 - Matthew 11:20-29 – "My Yoke is Light"Matthew 11

Matthew 11

full#430 - Matthew 11:20-29 – "My Yoke is Light"fba33622-95a4-4b76-a8b0-beb9d3c21954Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:30:00 +0000594https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo Spiritual Director- No Problem! Fr. Mike Schmitz offers resources for those who want spiritual direction but can’t find a spiritual director. He recommends the study program Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer, by Fr. Mark Toups, as well as several books. You can gain wisdom and insight that will accelerate your spiritual growth and draw you deeper into relationship with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz offers resources for those who want spiritual direction but can’t find a spiritual director. He recommends the study program Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer, by Fr. Mark Toups, as well as several books. You can gain wisdom and insight that will accelerate your spiritual growth and draw you deeper into relationship with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNo Spiritual Director- No Problem!b7a59831-5418-4323-828c-3cb4d75025b0Mon, 16 Nov 2015 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsNo Spiritual Director- No Problem! Fr. Mike Schmitz offers resources for those who want spiritual direction but can’t find a spiritual director. He recommends the study program Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer, by Fr. Mark Toups, as well as several books. You can gain wisdom and insight that will accelerate your spiritual growth and draw you deeper into relationship with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz offers resources for those who want spiritual direction but can’t find a spiritual director. He recommends the study program Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer, by Fr. Mark Toups, as well as several books. You can gain wisdom and insight that will accelerate your spiritual growth and draw you deeper into relationship with God.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullNo Spiritual Director- No Problem!94c13d3b-45c5-4e4c-b529-1eaaefe0ab23Mon, 16 Nov 2015 19:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAT#429 - Matthew 11:1-19 – Jesus and John the BaptistJohn the Baptist

John the Baptist

fullAT#429 - Matthew 11:1-19 – Jesus and John the Baptist2a86f50f-1379-4949-b32f-6fe695a255b7Thu, 12 Nov 2015 13:30:00 +0000689https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGetting a Spiritual Director Have you ever thought you might like a spiritual director, but you don&#39;t actually know where to begin? As always, Fr. Mike comes through for you. He offers practical steps so you can find and connect with a spiritual director. You can, as Fr. Mike puts it, become &quot;holified!”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever thought you might like a spiritual director, but you don&#39;t actually know where to begin? As always, Fr. Mike comes through for you. He offers practical steps so you can find and connect with a spiritual director. You can, as Fr. Mike puts it, become &quot;holified!”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGetting a Spiritual Directordc7d4d48-2295-4e28-9552-3d7914bcadc8Thu, 12 Nov 2015 10:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsGetting a Spiritual Director Have you ever thought you might like a spiritual director, but you don&#39;t actually know where to begin? As always, Fr. Mike comes through for you. He offers practical steps so you can find and connect with a spiritual director. You can, as Fr. Mike puts it, become &quot;holified!”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Have you ever thought you might like a spiritual director, but you don&#39;t actually know where to begin? As always, Fr. Mike comes through for you. He offers practical steps so you can find and connect with a spiritual director. You can, as Fr. Mike puts it, become &quot;holified!”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullGetting a Spiritual Directorc685a4f8-d487-4c36-a486-60264ff31b23Thu, 12 Nov 2015 10:00:00 -05000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsMatthew 9:35-10:42 – Sent – Episode 428Matthew 9:35-10:42

Matthew 9:35-10:42

fullMatthew 9:35-10:42 – Sent – Episode 42897add0ca-d77c-441f-a318-03c3620f16e8Thu, 05 Nov 2015 13:30:00 +0000753https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAll Saints Day Pep Talk What does a triathlon have to do with the Communion of Saints? Fr. Mike Schmitz draws parallels between his experience of completing a triathlon and the believer’s experience of journeying to heaven.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What does a triathlon have to do with the Communion of Saints? Fr. Mike Schmitz draws parallels between his experience of completing a triathlon and the believer’s experience of journeying to heaven.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAll Saints Day Pep Talk5da5a0aa-0aa8-4711-b44a-42723b74bf57Thu, 29 Oct 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAll Saints Day Pep Talk What does a triathlon have to do with the Communion of Saints? Fr. Mike Schmitz draws parallels between his experience of completing a triathlon and the believer’s experience of journeying to heaven.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What does a triathlon have to do with the Communion of Saints? Fr. Mike Schmitz draws parallels between his experience of completing a triathlon and the believer’s experience of journeying to heaven.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAll Saints Day Pep Talkfa4be51d-e3a6-4697-b1f6-b21a9e5101acThu, 29 Oct 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#427 - Matthew 9:27-34 – Blind and MuteMatthew 9:27-34

Matthew 9:27-34

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Matthew 9

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When Christ comes again, will it be a great surprise, or will it be more like an unwelcome Halloween scare? Father Mike Schmitz recommends getting to know Jesus well now, so that when he comes “like a thief in the night,” we will be ready.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Greatest Surprise- Jesus' Second Coming70f9d03c-3cd6-41ca-ad50-5aba398cfeddThu, 15 Oct 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Greatest Surprise- Jesus' Second Coming When Christ comes again, will it be a great surprise, or will it be more like an unwelcome Halloween scare? Father Mike Schmitz recommends getting to know Jesus well now, so that when he comes “like a thief in the night,” we will be ready.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

When Christ comes again, will it be a great surprise, or will it be more like an unwelcome Halloween scare? Father Mike Schmitz recommends getting to know Jesus well now, so that when he comes “like a thief in the night,” we will be ready.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullThe Greatest Surprise- Jesus' Second Coming2e36507e-02a9-4678-b408-bd3743593a42Thu, 15 Oct 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#425 - Matthew 9:1-13 – Forgiveness and HealingMatthew 9:1-13

Matthew 9:1-13

full#425 - Matthew 9:1-13 – Forgiveness and Healing3ef8b436-9c45-4afe-ab91-1e543cd83288Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:30:00 +0000568https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo Catholics Follow All Those Weird Old Testament Laws? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why Christians are called to follow some laws of the Old Testament and not others. Passing on the advice of Pope Benedict XVI, he distinguishes between universal laws, like the Ten Commandments and “case by case” laws, like those to be followed only in the kingdom of Israel and the temple.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why Christians are called to follow some laws of the Old Testament and not others. Passing on the advice of Pope Benedict XVI, he distinguishes between universal laws, like the Ten Commandments and “case by case” laws, like those to be followed only in the kingdom of Israel and the temple.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo Catholics Follow All Those Weird Old Testament Laws?088286bb-3952-4205-acae-d63e1da99226Thu, 08 Oct 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo Catholics Follow All Those Weird Old Testament Laws? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why Christians are called to follow some laws of the Old Testament and not others. Passing on the advice of Pope Benedict XVI, he distinguishes between universal laws, like the Ten Commandments and “case by case” laws, like those to be followed only in the kingdom of Israel and the temple.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why Christians are called to follow some laws of the Old Testament and not others. Passing on the advice of Pope Benedict XVI, he distinguishes between universal laws, like the Ten Commandments and “case by case” laws, like those to be followed only in the kingdom of Israel and the temple.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDo Catholics Follow All Those Weird Old Testament Laws?ebd9a437-bff3-4005-8e90-6e5a6be1356fThu, 08 Oct 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#324 - Matthew 8:14-34 – The CostMatthew 8:14-34

Matthew 8:14-34

full#324 - Matthew 8:14-34 – The Cost9552848f-82ad-4467-84a5-ee75dc76336aThu, 08 Oct 2015 12:30:00 +0000682https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPadre Pio's Secret to Holiness What is the true sign of sainthood? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why it’s not the stigmata or the ability to miraculously heal people. Saints like Padre Pio actually walked a path that is very much within reach for us all. Find out how that is so in this episode.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What is the true sign of sainthood? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why it’s not the stigmata or the ability to miraculously heal people. Saints like Padre Pio actually walked a path that is very much within reach for us all. Find out how that is so in this episode.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPadre Pio's Secret to Holiness7034fceb-ef4f-4dc8-bdf6-d45ccbb4ccbcThu, 01 Oct 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPadre Pio's Secret to Holiness What is the true sign of sainthood? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why it’s not the stigmata or the ability to miraculously heal people. Saints like Padre Pio actually walked a path that is very much within reach for us all. Find out how that is so in this episode.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What is the true sign of sainthood? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why it’s not the stigmata or the ability to miraculously heal people. Saints like Padre Pio actually walked a path that is very much within reach for us all. Find out how that is so in this episode.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullPadre Pio's Secret to Holiness3cceb5de-4084-4f3c-90c0-373cf1bc9880Thu, 01 Oct 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#423 - Matthew 8:1-13 – AuthorityMatthew 8:1-13

Matthew 8:1-13

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Matthew 7:24-29

full#422 - Matthew 7:24-29 – Wise and Foolish Builders8b80cc17-025b-465e-8cab-ff9119ca35b8Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:30:00 +0000579https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOverwhelmed? Father Mike Schmitz tells us what you can do when you’re overwhelmed. Sharing the advice of engineers, artists, and St. Paul himself, Father Mike helps us plan a course of action one step at a time.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike Schmitz tells us what you can do when you’re overwhelmed. Sharing the advice of engineers, artists, and St. Paul himself, Father Mike helps us plan a course of action one step at a time.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullOverwhelmed?6393658e-154c-4495-b7b1-c909a36f5859Thu, 17 Sep 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsOverwhelmed? Father Mike Schmitz tells us what you can do when you’re overwhelmed. Sharing the advice of engineers, artists, and St. Paul himself, Father Mike helps us plan a course of action one step at a time.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike Schmitz tells us what you can do when you’re overwhelmed. Sharing the advice of engineers, artists, and St. Paul himself, Father Mike helps us plan a course of action one step at a time.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullOverwhelmed?37885394-aa5a-4ca1-beef-02b9de7dda67Thu, 17 Sep 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#421 - Matthew 7:13-23 – Wide and Narrow WaysMatthew 7:13-23

Matthew 7:13-23

full#421 - Matthew 7:13-23 – Wide and Narrow Ways4167e6cd-9eff-4b56-8d38-8d2ca72f5c3aThu, 17 Sep 2015 12:30:00 +0000559https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAshley Madison & Crushes on Other People Ascension Presents’ Father Mike Schmitz breaks down the strong emotions behind the Ashley Madison scandal, laying out the real dilemma deep in the hearts of those who are tempted to be unfaithful in a committed relationship.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Ascension Presents’ Father Mike Schmitz breaks down the strong emotions behind the Ashley Madison scandal, laying out the real dilemma deep in the hearts of those who are tempted to be unfaithful in a committed relationship.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAshley Madison & Crushes on Other People8b92a890-103f-4bdb-ab1d-c4b68c206c90Thu, 10 Sep 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAshley Madison & Crushes on Other People Ascension Presents’ Father Mike Schmitz breaks down the strong emotions behind the Ashley Madison scandal, laying out the real dilemma deep in the hearts of those who are tempted to be unfaithful in a committed relationship.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Ascension Presents’ Father Mike Schmitz breaks down the strong emotions behind the Ashley Madison scandal, laying out the real dilemma deep in the hearts of those who are tempted to be unfaithful in a committed relationship.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAshley Madison & Crushes on Other People03594846-e4dd-466c-aff4-f2ad2b073e62Thu, 10 Sep 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#420 - Matthew 7:1-12 – Judging and AskingMatthew 7:1-12

Matthew 7:1-12

full#420 - Matthew 7:1-12 – Judging and Askingbffe6be5-2451-48ad-8341-3105542e9490Thu, 10 Sep 2015 12:30:00 +0000588https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDid God Change? Father Mike Schmitz explains why God focuses on justice in the Old Testament and then shows his mercy in the New Testament. To some readers of the Bible it may seem like God changed, but the truth of the matter is much more profound.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike Schmitz explains why God focuses on justice in the Old Testament and then shows his mercy in the New Testament. To some readers of the Bible it may seem like God changed, but the truth of the matter is much more profound.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDid God Change?b9d2200e-a9e8-49dd-b596-1aa61c4cf9ffThu, 03 Sep 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDid God Change? Father Mike Schmitz explains why God focuses on justice in the Old Testament and then shows his mercy in the New Testament. To some readers of the Bible it may seem like God changed, but the truth of the matter is much more profound.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike Schmitz explains why God focuses on justice in the Old Testament and then shows his mercy in the New Testament. To some readers of the Bible it may seem like God changed, but the truth of the matter is much more profound.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullDid God Change?1c130cf3-57ff-4d0d-abe9-978958ccc350Thu, 03 Sep 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#419 - Matthew 6:25-34 – WorryMatthew 6:25-34

Matthew 6:25-34

full#419 - Matthew 6:25-34 – Worrya672cbaa-6efc-4827-86c3-c502425a8030Thu, 03 Sep 2015 12:30:00 +0000666https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Does God Want Me To Do? Father Mike Schmitz directs us to the story of Israel’s desert wanderings in the Old Testament and the Annunciation to Mary in the Gospels, describing how even the tribes of Israel and Mary had to be content with the uncertainty of God’s will at times. Father Mike also teaches how we can discern God’s will even in the silence.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike Schmitz directs us to the story of Israel’s desert wanderings in the Old Testament and the Annunciation to Mary in the Gospels, describing how even the tribes of Israel and Mary had to be content with the uncertainty of God’s will at times. Father Mike also teaches how we can discern God’s will even in the silence.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Does God Want Me To Do?1b4fb51b-b263-4fdc-9078-b6c7bb235c54Thu, 27 Aug 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat Does God Want Me To Do? Father Mike Schmitz directs us to the story of Israel’s desert wanderings in the Old Testament and the Annunciation to Mary in the Gospels, describing how even the tribes of Israel and Mary had to be content with the uncertainty of God’s will at times. Father Mike also teaches how we can discern God’s will even in the silence.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike Schmitz directs us to the story of Israel’s desert wanderings in the Old Testament and the Annunciation to Mary in the Gospels, describing how even the tribes of Israel and Mary had to be content with the uncertainty of God’s will at times. Father Mike also teaches how we can discern God’s will even in the silence.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat Does God Want Me To Do?21755f7a-38f3-4f1e-9713-1e4c0d4ecca6Thu, 27 Aug 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#418 - Matthew 6:16-24 – Where Your Treasure IsMatthew 6:16-24

Matthew 6:16-24

full#418 - Matthew 6:16-24 – Where Your Treasure Is073932bb-be19-4829-bb1b-80ef3294f83cThu, 27 Aug 2015 12:30:00 +0000650https://216.73.216.191/allTags#417 - Matthew 6:1-15 – The Lord's PrayerThe Lord's Prayer

The Lord's Prayer

full#417 - Matthew 6:1-15 – The Lord's Prayer26892195-0ae8-4e13-946a-fc6555622559Thu, 20 Aug 2015 12:30:00 +0000692https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCaptain America-Superheroes Analyzed Why Captain America is a true Christian superhero.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why Captain America is a true Christian superhero.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCaptain America-Superheroes Analyzeda8bb031e-37a4-4125-ab17-780417d60188Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsCaptain America-Superheroes Analyzed Why Captain America is a true Christian superhero.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Why Captain America is a true Christian superhero.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullCaptain America-Superheroes Analyzed161f5c40-bce3-4aef-90b7-397c1baa92d5Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAcceptance Father Mike Schmitz discusses the personal renewal that can come from accepting the hardships, tragedies and difficult situations that hit us throughout life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike Schmitz discusses the personal renewal that can come from accepting the hardships, tragedies and difficult situations that hit us throughout life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAcceptanceac300090-5fdb-4256-b1ba-637cbbc7e78fSat, 15 Aug 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAcceptance Father Mike Schmitz discusses the personal renewal that can come from accepting the hardships, tragedies and difficult situations that hit us throughout life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike Schmitz discusses the personal renewal that can come from accepting the hardships, tragedies and difficult situations that hit us throughout life.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullAcceptance3f82b225-7549-4fc6-98a8-2f49a7b6a187Sat, 15 Aug 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#416 - Matthew 5:31-48 – Eye for an EyeMatthew 5:31-48

Matthew 5:31-48

full#416 - Matthew 5:31-48 – Eye for an Eyeee03e58e-f0d4-49fa-9500-6cf0d57a40ddThu, 13 Aug 2015 12:30:00 +0000691https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTV-MA- America's Addiction Father Mike discusses why our culture is addicted to &quot;mature&quot; content on television. This addiction is a sign of deeper issues facing society.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike discusses why our culture is addicted to &quot;mature&quot; content on television. This addiction is a sign of deeper issues facing society.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTV-MA- America's Addiction757f03ad-a96b-4a50-90a3-aa886973eb8aFri, 07 Aug 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTV-MA- America's Addiction Father Mike discusses why our culture is addicted to &quot;mature&quot; content on television. This addiction is a sign of deeper issues facing society.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike discusses why our culture is addicted to &quot;mature&quot; content on television. This addiction is a sign of deeper issues facing society.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTV-MA- America's Addiction084b281c-11bc-454c-9e14-1c1dd9b0d76fFri, 07 Aug 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#415 - Matthew 5:13-26 – Salt and LightMatthew 5:13-26

Matthew 5:13-26

full#415 - Matthew 5:13-26 – Salt and Light9d481239-efcc-4615-9af7-d5d705290b7fThu, 06 Aug 2015 12:30:00 +0000691https://216.73.216.191/allTags#414 - Matthew 5:1-12 – BeatitudesMatthew 5:1-12

Matthew 5:1-12

full#414 - Matthew 5:1-12 – Beatitudesc99d2a0f-ee3a-4722-bddb-c32a618d8925Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:30:00 +0000685https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLearning from Judas What if Judas chose to share his true intentions with one of the other apostles? Instead, he kept his plans to himself, preferring to keep them unexposed and leaving his friends in the dark. Father Mike Schmitz sheds some light on Judas’ betrayal, explaining how we are all tempted to hide behind a similar mask.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What if Judas chose to share his true intentions with one of the other apostles? Instead, he kept his plans to himself, preferring to keep them unexposed and leaving his friends in the dark. Father Mike Schmitz sheds some light on Judas’ betrayal, explaining how we are all tempted to hide behind a similar mask.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLearning from Judas3851b1d4-c669-4292-a60b-8f96f4fb5d5eThu, 23 Jul 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsLearning from Judas What if Judas chose to share his true intentions with one of the other apostles? Instead, he kept his plans to himself, preferring to keep them unexposed and leaving his friends in the dark. Father Mike Schmitz sheds some light on Judas’ betrayal, explaining how we are all tempted to hide behind a similar mask.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What if Judas chose to share his true intentions with one of the other apostles? Instead, he kept his plans to himself, preferring to keep them unexposed and leaving his friends in the dark. Father Mike Schmitz sheds some light on Judas’ betrayal, explaining how we are all tempted to hide behind a similar mask.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullLearning from Judas070184dc-ff2e-4ab6-b8b1-1e3cb48193a7Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#413 - Matthew 4:12-25 – Getting StartedMatthew 4:12-25

Matthew 4:12-25

full#413 - Matthew 4:12-25 – Getting Started73a23432-799e-4d18-a832-1ffdfe149ff3Thu, 23 Jul 2015 12:30:00 +0000558https://216.73.216.191/allTags#412 - Matthew 4:1-11 – Temptation of JesusMatthew 4:1-11

Matthew 4:1-11

full#412 - Matthew 4:1-11 – Temptation of Jesus331b1e15-adee-47aa-8ec9-89150f06b643Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:30:00 +0000740https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHeaven: You're Not Good Enough (and why that's okay) If getting to heaven were anything like getting into the Olympics, no one would make it. None of us are good enough to spend eternity in God’s presence. But Father Mike Schmitz reminds us that we don’t have to be good enough. God wants us to surrender our lives to him, accepting and responding to his grace and love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If getting to heaven were anything like getting into the Olympics, no one would make it. None of us are good enough to spend eternity in God’s presence. But Father Mike Schmitz reminds us that we don’t have to be good enough. God wants us to surrender our lives to him, accepting and responding to his grace and love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHeaven: You're Not Good Enough (and why that's okay)912cafb5-0dce-4d40-8b92-c0cc8022d99fWed, 15 Jul 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHeaven: You're Not Good Enough (and why that's okay) If getting to heaven were anything like getting into the Olympics, no one would make it. None of us are good enough to spend eternity in God’s presence. But Father Mike Schmitz reminds us that we don’t have to be good enough. God wants us to surrender our lives to him, accepting and responding to his grace and love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

If getting to heaven were anything like getting into the Olympics, no one would make it. None of us are good enough to spend eternity in God’s presence. But Father Mike Schmitz reminds us that we don’t have to be good enough. God wants us to surrender our lives to him, accepting and responding to his grace and love.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullHeaven: You're Not Good Enough (and why that's okay)38c2b8de-5699-4689-a175-65be21795346Wed, 15 Jul 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsForgiveness Father Mike Schmitz teaches us that forgiveness is rooted in justice. It doesn’t forget or ignore the injustice done, but it frees us from the need to get revenge. When you forgive, the one who hurt you is released from their debt to you, and you are released from the pain so you can move on.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike Schmitz teaches us that forgiveness is rooted in justice. It doesn’t forget or ignore the injustice done, but it frees us from the need to get revenge. When you forgive, the one who hurt you is released from their debt to you, and you are released from the pain so you can move on.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullForgiveness6cc4fa84-2224-4480-914b-39611e058fbdThu, 09 Jul 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsForgiveness Father Mike Schmitz teaches us that forgiveness is rooted in justice. It doesn’t forget or ignore the injustice done, but it frees us from the need to get revenge. When you forgive, the one who hurt you is released from their debt to you, and you are released from the pain so you can move on.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike Schmitz teaches us that forgiveness is rooted in justice. It doesn’t forget or ignore the injustice done, but it frees us from the need to get revenge. When you forgive, the one who hurt you is released from their debt to you, and you are released from the pain so you can move on.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullForgiveness01faa031-85e7-4354-b3e3-cac3b44486efThu, 09 Jul 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#441 - Matthew 3 – Baptism by JohnMatthew 3

Matthew 3

full#441 - Matthew 3 – Baptism by John212ef7d2-ad4b-48f1-8332-6e422c520f36Thu, 09 Jul 2015 12:30:00 +0000609https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat's My Vocation? In this episode, Father Mike Schmitz gives some direction that can lead to an answer for ourselves or someone we know. He shares how a vocation is more than just figuring out whether we’re called to married life or religious life, and it’s about more than just finding out what we like to do. As he breaks down three different types of vocation we all have, he draws a practical path we can follow to pursue holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this episode, Father Mike Schmitz gives some direction that can lead to an answer for ourselves or someone we know. He shares how a vocation is more than just figuring out whether we’re called to married life or religious life, and it’s about more than just finding out what we like to do. As he breaks down three different types of vocation we all have, he draws a practical path we can follow to pursue holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat's My Vocation?b53af6fd-f88a-456c-9b78-39ae254f77e8Thu, 02 Jul 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhat's My Vocation? In this episode, Father Mike Schmitz gives some direction that can lead to an answer for ourselves or someone we know. He shares how a vocation is more than just figuring out whether we’re called to married life or religious life, and it’s about more than just finding out what we like to do. As he breaks down three different types of vocation we all have, he draws a practical path we can follow to pursue holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

In this episode, Father Mike Schmitz gives some direction that can lead to an answer for ourselves or someone we know. He shares how a vocation is more than just figuring out whether we’re called to married life or religious life, and it’s about more than just finding out what we like to do. As he breaks down three different types of vocation we all have, he draws a practical path we can follow to pursue holiness.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullWhat's My Vocation?1d93960a-6c1e-4b82-838b-9a6da31e2c6fThu, 02 Jul 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#410 - Matthew 2:13-23 – The Christmas Story part 2Matthew 2:13-23

Matthew 2:13-23

full#410 - Matthew 2:13-23 – The Christmas Story part 2821ef45e-5017-4fa2-abbc-95903d088a35Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:30:00 +0000586https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBatman V Superman Anticipation Today, we tend to bring down our heroes to a more ordinary, human level, and make them less worthy of our aspirations. Fr. Mike challenges this trend, saying the most important qualities of our heroes are their character and virtue.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Today, we tend to bring down our heroes to a more ordinary, human level, and make them less worthy of our aspirations. Fr. Mike challenges this trend, saying the most important qualities of our heroes are their character and virtue.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBatman V Superman Anticipation84db3ace-2d56-46df-8641-2cfcdb92304eThu, 25 Jun 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBatman V Superman Anticipation Today, we tend to bring down our heroes to a more ordinary, human level, and make them less worthy of our aspirations. Fr. Mike challenges this trend, saying the most important qualities of our heroes are their character and virtue.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Today, we tend to bring down our heroes to a more ordinary, human level, and make them less worthy of our aspirations. Fr. Mike challenges this trend, saying the most important qualities of our heroes are their character and virtue.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBatman V Superman Anticipation53e902c6-e3cc-4eb0-94ee-e14102348e1eThu, 25 Jun 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#409 - Matthew 1:18-2:12 – The Christmas StoryChristmas

Christmas

full#409 - Matthew 1:18-2:12 – The Christmas Storydc24e0cd-12dd-4aa6-8234-c1af1bd00f2eThu, 25 Jun 2015 12:30:00 +0000626https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTime to Pray Father Mike Schmitz points out how oftentimes the issue is not whether we have time to pray but whether we truly believe that prayer works. If we truly believe prayer is effective, we’ll find time for it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike Schmitz points out how oftentimes the issue is not whether we have time to pray but whether we truly believe that prayer works. If we truly believe prayer is effective, we’ll find time for it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTime to Pray3926b57d-bce5-4a3f-a908-79ac5f1b2951Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsTime to Pray Father Mike Schmitz points out how oftentimes the issue is not whether we have time to pray but whether we truly believe that prayer works. If we truly believe prayer is effective, we’ll find time for it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike Schmitz points out how oftentimes the issue is not whether we have time to pray but whether we truly believe that prayer works. If we truly believe prayer is effective, we’ll find time for it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullTime to Prayf3a76a58-2890-4016-bbb3-8c035173caedThu, 18 Jun 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#408 - Matthew 1:1-17 – The Genealogy of JesusMatthew 1:1-17

Matthew 1:1-17

full#408 - Matthew 1:1-17 – The Genealogy of Jesus4a3e6818-2523-4392-8eb0-6e55962de8a3Thu, 18 Jun 2015 12:30:00 +0000572https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBruce Jenner & the Transgender Question Commenting on the recent Bruce Jenner “gender reassignment” issue, Father Mike Schmitz discusses the difference between one’s perception of gender and gender reality.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Commenting on the recent Bruce Jenner “gender reassignment” issue, Father Mike Schmitz discusses the difference between one’s perception of gender and gender reality.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBruce Jenner & the Transgender Question0529914e-011f-4935-ab34-682b19da43d7Thu, 11 Jun 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBruce Jenner & the Transgender Question Commenting on the recent Bruce Jenner “gender reassignment” issue, Father Mike Schmitz discusses the difference between one’s perception of gender and gender reality.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Commenting on the recent Bruce Jenner “gender reassignment” issue, Father Mike Schmitz discusses the difference between one’s perception of gender and gender reality.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBruce Jenner & the Transgender Question42cb2a3f-d465-4ec9-84e2-44ff5fcfe171Thu, 11 Jun 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#407 - Psalm 75 - Tell of His Wonderful DeedsPsalm 75

Psalm 75

full#407 - Psalm 75 - Tell of His Wonderful Deeds428ca46d-bf5c-44dd-b421-4d0db0b917beThu, 11 Jun 2015 12:30:00 +0000593https://216.73.216.191/allTags#406 - Psalm 74 – Why Have You Rejected UsPsalm 74

Psalm 74

full#406 - Psalm 74 – Why Have You Rejected Us44841a4e-2c20-44c5-a845-b061c7c4fd98Thu, 04 Jun 2015 21:36:39 +0000460https://216.73.216.191/allTags#405 - Psalm 73 – Envying the RichPsalm 73

Psalm 73

full#405 - Psalm 73 – Envying the Richc2099396-5fa6-4a28-8960-9325da630a1fThu, 21 May 2015 12:30:00 +0000543https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBears. Beats. Battlestar Galactica. Father Mike discusses how unwanted thoughts and temptations come and go, like a bear that intrudes upon your campsite and then leaves if you don’t bother it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike discusses how unwanted thoughts and temptations come and go, like a bear that intrudes upon your campsite and then leaves if you don’t bother it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBears. Beats. Battlestar Galactica.2a723649-18c1-4adb-bbbd-127563aa0244Thu, 21 May 2015 09:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsBears. Beats. Battlestar Galactica. Father Mike discusses how unwanted thoughts and temptations come and go, like a bear that intrudes upon your campsite and then leaves if you don’t bother it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike discusses how unwanted thoughts and temptations come and go, like a bear that intrudes upon your campsite and then leaves if you don’t bother it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullBears. Beats. Battlestar Galactica.a93d49ce-0a92-4cdf-9c96-acdc654c64d1Thu, 21 May 2015 09:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Reviews the Avengers 2 Father Mike offers a reflection on Avengers: Age of Ultron. Totalitarian governments tried to protect people by offering them comfort and security. Fr. Mike quotes Pope Benedict XVI, who said “you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike offers a reflection on Avengers: Age of Ultron. Totalitarian governments tried to protect people by offering them comfort and security. Fr. Mike quotes Pope Benedict XVI, who said “you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Reviews the Avengers 253233a0c-512e-4f49-873f-a26bdf14a254Thu, 14 May 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsFr. Mike Reviews the Avengers 2 Father Mike offers a reflection on Avengers: Age of Ultron. Totalitarian governments tried to protect people by offering them comfort and security. Fr. Mike quotes Pope Benedict XVI, who said “you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike offers a reflection on Avengers: Age of Ultron. Totalitarian governments tried to protect people by offering them comfort and security. Fr. Mike quotes Pope Benedict XVI, who said “you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

fullFr. Mike Reviews the Avengers 25f7b6f3b-29ed-45da-bccd-07c4c4bc82afThu, 14 May 2015 19:00:00 -04000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#404 - Psalm 72 – Prosper the KingPsalm 72

Psalm 72

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Psalms 70-71

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Psalm 69

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Psalms 67-68

full#401 - Psalm 67-68 – May Your Ways Be Knowna2083170-1989-4c54-b153-ecc522a50815Fri, 24 Apr 2015 04:31:20 +0000822https://216.73.216.191/allTags#400 - Psalm 66 – Remember the Deeds of GodPsalm 66

Psalm 66

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Psalms 64-65

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Psalm 63

full#398 - Psalm 63 – Thirst for Gode9363054-c2ae-4ab4-8834-add658da3a7aFri, 27 Mar 2015 17:21:17 +0000518https://216.73.216.191/allTags#397 - Psalm 61-62 – God Our RockPsalms 61-62

Psalms 61-62

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Psalm 60

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Psalms 59-59

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Psalm 57

full#394 - Psalm 57 – Singing in the Dark72445cac-5723-4a8a-8d8d-22a5c7d58dc7Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:30:00 +0000510https://216.73.216.191/allTags#393 - Psalm 56 – The Light of LifePsalm 56

Psalm 56

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Psalm 54 & 55

full#392 - Psalm 54 and 55 – Overcome with Fear81903896-ae9a-49ea-afb7-58353aabcf84Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:30:00 +0000590https://216.73.216.191/allTags#391 - Psalm 53 – No One Does GoodPsalm 53

Psalm 53

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Psalm 52

full#390 - Psalm 52 – Flourishing... in a Dark Placea661806c-1941-4665-a945-657eb09fe3edThu, 29 Jan 2015 13:30:00 +0000535https://216.73.216.191/allTags#389 - Psalm 50 – Lips vs HeartsPsalm 50

Psalm 50

full#389 - Psalm 50 – Lips vs Heartsa7a33987-7f6c-4e70-b606-72019505994aThu, 22 Jan 2015 13:30:00 +0000553https://216.73.216.191/allTags#388 - Psalm 49 – Everyone DiesPsalm 49

Psalm 49

full#388 - Psalm 49 – Everyone Diesc87157b9-8aa5-487b-b0de-26643e83fd02Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:55:53 +0000496https://216.73.216.191/allTags#387 - Psalm 48 – God's ProtectionPsalm 48

Psalm 48

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Psalm 46 and 47

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Psalm 45

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Psalm 44

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Psalm 42

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Psalm 41

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Psalm 40

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Psalm 39

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Psalm 38

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Psalm 37

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Psalm 36

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Psalm 35

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Psalm 34

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Psalm 33

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Psalm 32

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Psalm 31

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Psalm 30

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Psalm 29

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Matthew 16

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Psalm 28

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Psalm 27

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Psalm 25

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Pslam 24

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Psalm 23

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Psalm 20

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Psalm 19

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Psalm 18

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Psalm 16

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Psalm 15

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Psalm 14

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Psalm 10

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Psalm 8 & 9

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Psalm 6

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Psalm 5

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Psalms 1-2

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This is the episode is part 2 in a study on the book of Psalms. We look in this episode at the song David wrote when he was caught in sin by the prophet Nathan for adultery and murder. The most familiar lines in this song being "Create in me a clean...

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John 21

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Psalm 22

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Empty Tomb

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Death and Burial

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Trial

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John 18

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Gethsemane

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Grief to Joy

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Holy Spirit

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The Vine

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Holy Spirit

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Love One Another

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Washing Feet

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Palm Sunday

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Lazarus Raised

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Opposition

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Good Shepard

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Blindness

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John 8

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Caught in the Act

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Reactions

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Two Reformers

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Bread of Life

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feeding of 5000

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Authority

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Jesus Heals

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More Smaritans

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Woman at the Well

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Born Again

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John 1-2

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John 1 (part2)

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John 1:1-18

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Abram

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Jonah's Problem

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Jonah 2-3

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Jonah 1

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Building Value

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Unequally Yoked

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Sacrificial Love

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Paul on Marriage

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marriage - God created

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False Teachers, Money

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Widows and Elders

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Teaching

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Leadership

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Worship and Women

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Paul, Sinner

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1 Timothy 1

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Philemon

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Colossians 4

full#301 - Colossians 4 - Final Instructions and Greetings3e877018-af39-4a07-9233-b5ba8386a276Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:30:00 +0000808https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Story of EasterThis Bible Stories My Kids Love comes from John 20. It is the story of Jesus' resurrection on Easter Sunday. Have a wonderful Easter! MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

This Bible Stories My Kids Love comes from John 20. It is the story of Jesus' resurrection on Easter Sunday. Have a wonderful Easter! MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

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Colossians 3:12-25

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Col 2:16

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Colossian 2:6-15

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Colossians 1:24-2:5

full#297 - Colossians 1:24-2:5 - Paul’s Labor for the Churcha0056421-0741-4c75-9e7a-ec78269e7070Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:30:00 +0000467https://216.73.216.191/allTags#296 - Colossians 1:15-23 - Supremacy of JesusCol 1:15-23

Col 1:15-23

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Col 1:1-14

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The What?

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Our Faith

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When Faith Fails

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Faith and Healing

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This is the episode is part 4 in a study on faith. This isode looks at the faith of David, at his struggles, at how his faith grew and at how our faith can grow through the experience of others.

full#290 - Faith - Gaining Faith81a457b2-dca9-4670-9b76-555010e0d414Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:30:00 +0000706https://216.73.216.191/allTagsSheppard's ChristmasThe Sheppard's see an Angel and become the first to witness the new born Baby Jesus! Hear their story from the Book of Luke. Merry Christmas to all from Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

The Sheppard's see an Angel and become the first to witness the new born Baby Jesus! Hear their story from the Book of Luke. Merry Christmas to all from Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Sheppard's Christmas489c3b53-74aa-4feb-85bd-39e614248254Sun, 23 Dec 2012 15:26:00 -08000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#289 - Faith - Losing FaithLosing Faith

Losing Faith

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Faith and Deeds

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Faithful

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Hebrews 11

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Thanksgiving

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The Story of Two Widows – Sermon

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Be Like Jesus

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Graceful

full#282 - Fundamentals of Christianity – Graceful People299c32b4-e886-4e1a-8dbc-bc0fed89cad4Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:30:00 +0000910https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe LepersThe Bible teaches us a lesson on the importance of thankfulness as Jesus comes across ten lepers outside the city walls. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

The Bible teaches us a lesson on the importance of thankfulness as Jesus comes across ten lepers outside the city walls. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

The Lepers5e9db686-9846-435f-a6f3-a98f81c9c787Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:05:00 -07000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#279 - Fundamentals of Christianity – LovedGrace

Grace

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Love

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Loved

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Forgiveness

full#278 - Fundamentals of Christianity – Forgiving1658b024-afcb-448c-9ee5-c9859010ca26Fri, 28 Sep 2012 04:23:57 +0000668https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Big Prison SurprisePeter is in prison and is sentenced to die and then something amazing happens! Listen in and find out what happened on today's Bible Stories My Kids Love!! MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Peter is in prison and is sentenced to die and then something amazing happens! Listen in and find out what happened on today's Bible Stories My Kids Love!! MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

The Big Prison Surprisef4906885-ec4f-4e12-9920-b622f1dc8d4aWed, 26 Sep 2012 12:04:00 -07000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#277 - Fundamentals of Christianity - ForgivenessForgiveness

Forgiveness

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Second Birth

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Coming

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Coming

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A Party

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The Kingdom is Near

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Good News

full#271 - Kingdom of God - Good News2ad9e54a-7e5e-4fe5-ac0f-16afc9805dcdThu, 26 Jul 2012 02:32:53 +0000822https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Disappearing ManYou think science fiction writers came up with transporting people from one place to another? Well think again. Hear how God used Philip and did just that! Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

You think science fiction writers came up with transporting people from one place to another? Well think again. Hear how God used Philip and did just that! Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

The Disappearing Manbd11a269-33de-4fdc-a0d5-d5cff96ea979Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:46:00 -07000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#270 Kingdom of God - What's ImportantWhat's Important

What's Important

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God's Power

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kingdom of god

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Renting

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Kingdom of Heaven 1

full#266 - The Kingdom of God - 2 Kingdoms, 2 Sidesb0da7d6e-b138-441f-9572-1beb4181d933Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:30:00 +0000759https://216.73.216.191/allTags#265 - 2 Samuel 24 - David Enrolls the Fighting Men2 Samuel 24

2 Samuel 24

full#265 - 2 Samuel 24 - David Enrolls the Fighting Menab3a770d-f77e-499d-a69e-144229deef59Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:16:00 +0000690https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe ChoicePharaoh's daughter hears baby Moses crying from a basket floating in the river. In this story, God shows us how we can trust him when there seems to be no hope. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Pharaoh's daughter hears baby Moses crying from a basket floating in the river. In this story, God shows us how we can trust him when there seems to be no hope. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

The Choice4bcf96a0-c6d4-4dd3-9940-1a5886c90b03Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:27:00 -07000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#264 - 2 Samuel 23 - David's Last Words2 Samuel 23

2 Samuel 23

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2 Samuel 22

full#263 - 2 Samuel 22 - David's Song of Praise178db528-f606-4bf8-99e0-d04b5c8f200cThu, 31 May 2012 12:30:00 +0000850https://216.73.216.191/allTags#262 - 2 Samuel 21 - Famine and War2 Samuel 21

2 Samuel 21

full#262 - 2 Samuel 21 - Famine and War239ef38c-9d94-4e0c-9d15-18f37a3a3b5bThu, 24 May 2012 12:30:00 +0000559https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Oil Kept Pouring and PouringA woman can't pay her bills...and is desperate, and may lose her son to slavery. The a miracle happens! In this story, God teaches us about trusting him and obeying him and by doing so, he will work it out. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

A woman can't pay her bills...and is desperate, and may lose her son to slavery. The a miracle happens! In this story, God teaches us about trusting him and obeying him and by doing so, he will work it out. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

The Oil Kept Pouring and Pouringc982847c-646c-434b-9499-3d680bfb73cfThu, 10 May 2012 16:33:00 -07000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#261 - 2 Samuel 20 - Another Troublemaker2 Samuel 20

2 Samuel 20

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2 Samuel 19

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2 Samuel 18

full#259 - 2 Samuel 18 - Absalom's Death3597b754-12ee-412d-994d-39167174c2c5Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:30:00 +0000548https://216.73.216.191/allTags#258 - 2 Samuel 15-16 - Bad Advice and Loyal Friends2 Samuel 15-16

2 Samuel 15-16

full#258 - 2 Samuel 15-16 - Bad Advice and Loyal Friends645c87bd-188c-4e48-ac9b-635066ad4817Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:30:00 +0000794https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe 40 Days After EasterEver wonder what happened for the forty days Jesus walked the earth after his resurrection? Listen and find out on today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Ever wonder what happened for the forty days Jesus walked the earth after his resurrection? Listen and find out on today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

The 40 Days After Easter53f66b5b-609c-4a11-b187-21cf13b16c7dTue, 17 Apr 2012 15:48:00 -07000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#257 - 2 Samuel 15 - Absalom's Plot2 Samuel 15

2 Samuel 15

full#257 - 2 Samuel 15 - Absalom's Plot701f5392-1dc5-4b83-b43b-396403947e8cThu, 12 Apr 2012 15:30:00 +0000637https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Easter StoryThis Bible Stories My Kids Love comes from John 20. It is the story of Jesus' resurrection on Easter Sunday. Have a wonderful Easter! MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

This Bible Stories My Kids Love comes from John 20. It is the story of Jesus' resurrection on Easter Sunday. Have a wonderful Easter! MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

The Easter Storyf5f2cff1-891f-4032-a50b-d92ac1251891Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:38:00 -07000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#256 - 2 Samuel 14 - What About Absalom?2 Samuel 14

2 Samuel 14

full#256 - 2 Samuel 14 - What About Absalom?fe0a2de3-d02c-42af-b51d-a822876e5d58Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:30:00 +0000598https://216.73.216.191/allTags#255 - 2 Samuel 13 - Amnon, Tamar and Absalom2 Samuel 13

2 Samuel 13

full#255 - 2 Samuel 13 - Amnon, Tamar and Absalomc0989782-0199-4ddb-b634-bf37b3ded4f3Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:30:00 +0000544https://216.73.216.191/allTags#254 - 2 Samuel 12 - Consequences of David2 Samuel 12

2 Samuel 12

full#254 - 2 Samuel 12 - Consequences of David1014bbc7-b358-4530-b5a5-f525289839c7Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:30:00 +00001048https://216.73.216.191/allTags#253 - 2 Samuel 11 - David and Bathsheba2 Samuel 11

2 Samuel 11

full#253 - 2 Samuel 11 - David and Bathsheba0f49cddd-8906-4b79-bf16-35b40a1766c6Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:30:00 +0000705https://216.73.216.191/allTags#252 - The Psalms of David part 1Psalms

Psalms

full#252 - The Psalms of David part 119f1173d-18b2-4188-bea1-c15e96beaff1Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:00:00 +0000863https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPrayer Lessons from a PuppyHave you ever noticed the persistence of a puppy that wants something? In today's Bible Stories My Kids Love hear about a woman's determination and an answer to prayer. Enjoy today's Bible story. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Have you ever noticed the persistence of a puppy that wants something? In today's Bible Stories My Kids Love hear about a woman's determination and an answer to prayer. Enjoy today's Bible story. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Prayer Lessons from a Puppyfe95a7a2-057b-409a-a3c1-5e5c5bd8ed2bThu, 08 Mar 2012 12:54:00 -08000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#251 - 2 Samuel 9-10 - King David's Kindness2 Samuel 9-10

2 Samuel 9-10

full#251 - 2 Samuel 9-10 - King David's Kindness5f03bb13-9424-49fb-b5cf-6a725c580105Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:30:00 +0000510https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDo Not Throw the First StoneJesus faces the crowd who wants to punish a woman and teaches us about forgiveness. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Jesus faces the crowd who wants to punish a woman and teaches us about forgiveness. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Do Not Throw the First Stonedd5924c0-f203-44b1-a32e-b762b072857bTue, 28 Feb 2012 13:17:00 -08000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#250 - 2 Sameul 7-8 – God’s Promise to David2 Samuel 7-8

2 Samuel 7-8

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2 Samuel 5,6

full#249 - 2 Samuel 5-6 - David is Finally King94e9ccbe-4614-4afd-84a1-cd77e95d476cThu, 16 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000766https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Perfect InvitationHow cool would it be to get an invitation directly from Jesus? In today's Bible Stories My Kids Love hear how two followers of John the Baptist accepted a special invitation from Jesus. Enjoy another Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

How cool would it be to get an invitation directly from Jesus? In today's Bible Stories My Kids Love hear how two followers of John the Baptist accepted a special invitation from Jesus. Enjoy another Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

The Perfect Invitation77114d81-96a9-44dd-b694-610b58410a7bTue, 14 Feb 2012 11:48:00 -08000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#248 - 2 Samuel 3-4 - The Death of Enemies2 Sameul 3-4

2 Sameul 3-4

full#248 - 2 Samuel 3-4 - The Death of Enemies8ca27676-74e4-4d38-a398-f4bb1955d73aThu, 09 Feb 2012 04:10:44 +0000734https://216.73.216.191/allTags#247 - 2 Samuel 1-2 – Saul Mourned, David King... Sort of2 Samuel 1

2 Samuel 1

full#247 - 2 Samuel 1-2 – Saul Mourned, David King... Sort off4fa8130-a6d7-4d4e-80c0-15bc15e114c4Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000727https://216.73.216.191/allTags#246 - 1 Samuel 30-31 - Utter Defeat... Sort of1 Samuel 30,31

1 Samuel 30,31

full#246 - 1 Samuel 30-31 - Utter Defeat... Sort of09577cd3-2761-44d8-b65d-7bb54f180484Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000649https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhere is that CoinJesus tells a story about a women who lost a coin and how she searched her home until she found it. From that story we learn many valuable lessons about our relationship with God and how He celebrates when we find him. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Jesus tells a story about a women who lost a coin and how she searched her home until she found it. From that story we learn many valuable lessons about our relationship with God and how He celebrates when we find him. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Where is that Coinc84f4422-2afa-4d03-970d-d62c9b1014efTue, 24 Jan 2012 14:10:00 -08000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#245 - 1 Samuel 28-29 - Saul's Death Foretold1 Samuel 28-29

1 Samuel 28-29

full#245 - 1 Samuel 28-29 - Saul's Death Foretold0b0664e0-4c38-48e5-be2d-510b717bf25aThu, 19 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +0000565https://216.73.216.191/allTags#244 - 1 Samuel 26 - David Again Spares SaulThis is the episode is part 20 of a study on 1 Samuel. Remember all those promises that Saul made how he would not pursue David after David spared his life. Yeah, that didn't happen.

This is the episode is part 20 of a study on 1 Samuel. Remember all those promises that Saul made how he would not pursue David after David spared his life. Yeah, that didn't happen.

full#244 - 1 Samuel 26 - David Again Spares Saulc7ecdfeb-de43-4556-9234-b38039b5a8a6Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000723https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Escape to EgyptEver wonder what happened to Jesus, Mary and Joseph after that first Christmas? Learn how Jesus and his family escaped danger by following God's directions in today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. Enjoy the rest of the Christmas story. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Ever wonder what happened to Jesus, Mary and Joseph after that first Christmas? Learn how Jesus and his family escaped danger by following God's directions in today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. Enjoy the rest of the Christmas story. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

The Escape to Egypte136c092-2f4d-4cb4-94a8-fccde1b44080Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:13:00 -08000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#244 - 1 Samuel 25 - The Fool and the Wise Woman1 Samuel 25

1 Samuel 25

full#244 - 1 Samuel 25 - The Fool and the Wise Woman3b686d79-da9d-4676-9610-b72ee4ea6d1aThu, 05 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000767https://216.73.216.191/allTags#242 - David Spares Saul - 1 Samuel 23-24This is the episode is part 18 in a study on 1 Samuel. David is still fleaing from Saul and is protected by God from Saul. Saul is then put in a situation where he is at David's mercy, but David spares Saul.

This is the episode is part 18 in a study on 1 Samuel. David is still fleaing from Saul and is protected by God from Saul. Saul is then put in a situation where he is at David's mercy, but David spares Saul.

full#242 - David Spares Saul - 1 Samuel 23-24252f757c-db08-4ff3-82cd-f55fde807e23Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000716https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Sheppard's ChristmasThe Sheppard's see an Angel and become the first to witness the new born Baby Jesus! Hear their story from the Book of Luke. Merry Christmas to all from Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

The Sheppard's see an Angel and become the first to witness the new born Baby Jesus! Hear their story from the Book of Luke. Merry Christmas to all from Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

The Sheppard's Christmas3bf6132a-4afb-4d63-8f70-91b4e1d07c6fSat, 24 Dec 2011 13:31:00 -08000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#241 - 1 Samuel 21-22 - David Flees From SaulThis is the episode is part 17 in a study of 1 Samuel. David flees from Saul. He protects himself at first only with his wits and with lies, but then people start gathering around David. Saul starts war against any who protect David, including the...

This is the episode is part 17 in a study of 1 Samuel. David flees from Saul. He protects himself at first only with his wits and with lies, but then people start gathering around David. Saul starts war against any who protect David, including the...

full#241 - 1 Samuel 21-22 - David Flees From Saul53f8db31-4342-43b3-92be-95a3c68c101cThu, 22 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000654https://216.73.216.191/allTags#240 - 1 Samuel 20 - We Need More JonathansThis is the episode is part 16 in a study on 1 Samuel. Jonathan finds out the truth that his father is trying to kill David. But Jonathan is faithful to David and to God and saves David again from his father King Saul.

This is the episode is part 16 in a study on 1 Samuel. Jonathan finds out the truth that his father is trying to kill David. But Jonathan is faithful to David and to God and saves David again from his father King Saul.

full#240 - 1 Samuel 20 - We Need More Jonathansa8b8fb58-5b96-4d6d-938b-619220bea63cThu, 15 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000614https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Christmas Story - Wise Men and the StarThe Wise Men see a star and follow it, knowing that the prophecies of old were about to come true (from Matthew the first book of the New Testament.) Enjoy this special Christmas edition of Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

The Wise Men see a star and follow it, knowing that the prophecies of old were about to come true (from Matthew the first book of the New Testament.) Enjoy this special Christmas edition of Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

A Christmas Story - Wise Men and the Star32bb8ade-8ce7-44d1-b968-734c50b1ddd8Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:29:00 -08000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#239 - 1 Samuel 19 – Saul Tires to Kill DavidThis is the episode is part 15 in a study of 1 Samuel. Saul once again tries to kill David but is foiled by both his son Jonathan and his daughter Michal.

This is the episode is part 15 in a study of 1 Samuel. Saul once again tries to kill David but is foiled by both his son Jonathan and his daughter Michal.

full#239 - 1 Samuel 19 – Saul Tires to Kill Davidbe34c1b7-8d1f-4cdd-b826-5715af2127a2Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000639https://216.73.216.191/allTagsHere Comes the SonIn today's Bible Stories My Kids Love hear about the prophecies that lead up to the birth of Jesus and how the fulfilling of these promises gave us the Greatest Gift of all. Enjoy the Bible Story and have a great Christmas season. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

In today's Bible Stories My Kids Love hear about the prophecies that lead up to the birth of Jesus and how the fulfilling of these promises gave us the Greatest Gift of all. Enjoy the Bible Story and have a great Christmas season. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Here Comes the Sonff93bf02-0e49-4ce0-a8b9-34f8860c8f40Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:14:00 -08000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#238 - 1 Samuel 18 - Saul Fears DavidSaul Fears David

Saul Fears David

full#238 - 1 Samuel 18 - Saul Fears Davidcc3e4a2b-37b8-40bd-aad2-8fc32f738dfcFri, 02 Dec 2011 01:20:00 +0000666https://216.73.216.191/allTags#237 - 1 Samuel 17 - David and GoliathDavid and Goliath

David and Goliath

full#237 - 1 Samuel 17 - David and Goliath4c7a4cac-38e3-4f32-a81e-24d764988feaThu, 24 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0000766https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Thanksgiving RainbowDid you know that the Bible is filled with days of thanksgiving? In today's Bible Stories My Kids Love hear about one of the first ever Thanksgiving Days. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Did you know that the Bible is filled with days of thanksgiving? In today's Bible Stories My Kids Love hear about one of the first ever Thanksgiving Days. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

The Thanksgiving Rainbow50a1759a-efbf-44c4-9d31-3c36f64ee930Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:10:00 -08000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#236 - 1 Samuel 16 - King David... Kind of1 Samuel 16

1 Samuel 16

full#236 - 1 Samuel 16 - King David... Kind of4a35c442-4f1c-4c1a-b03d-63f14380fac0Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:30:00 +0000650https://216.73.216.191/allTags#235 - God Regrets Making Saul KingSaul is disobedient to God when he is told to attack and destroy the Amerlikites. God regrets making Saul king and tells him through Samuel that his kingdom will be torn from him.

Saul is disobedient to God when he is told to attack and destroy the Amerlikites. God regrets making Saul king and tells him through Samuel that his kingdom will be torn from him.

full#235 - God Regrets Making Saul King0c226fe3-002b-4987-9bf7-7d7ad6f73353Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:08:44 +0000656https://216.73.216.191/allTagsAbraham Takes a HikeEver been on a hike? One day, Abraham received a promise from God, but it meant he had to go on an 800 mile hike! Hear what happens on today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Ever been on a hike? One day, Abraham received a promise from God, but it meant he had to go on an 800 mile hike! Hear what happens on today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Abraham Takes a Hike907a613e-7c26-40b3-ab76-bd23505f797bFri, 04 Nov 2011 11:59:00 -07000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#234 - 1 Samuel 13 & 14 - Saul RebukedKing Saul Rebuked

King Saul Rebuked

full#234 - 1 Samuel 13 & 14 - Saul Rebukedd73d88cd-bf88-4b4b-8ed6-ffaafff2edb6Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +00001131https://216.73.216.191/allTags#233 - 1 Samuel 11 & 12 - Saul The KingSaul the King

Saul the King

full#233 - 1 Samuel 11 & 12 - Saul The King3d653163-7954-412c-88af-4a8091247a5eThu, 27 Oct 2011 13:00:00 +0000712https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJesus and the LepersThe Bible teaches us a lesson on the importance of thankfulness as Jesus comes across ten lepers outside the city walls. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

The Bible teaches us a lesson on the importance of thankfulness as Jesus comes across ten lepers outside the city walls. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Jesus and the Lepers89a372fe-4b37-456a-9633-27f3b03d94bbSat, 22 Oct 2011 12:15:00 -07000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#232 - 1 Samuel 9 & 10 - Saul Appointed KingSaul Appointed King

Saul Appointed King

full#232 - 1 Samuel 9 & 10 - Saul Appointed King741f0f3f-47a7-4f67-acaa-19106b3586a5Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000822https://216.73.216.191/allTags#231 - 1 Samuel 7 & 8 - Samuel as Judge, the People ask for a King1 Samuel 7 & 8

1 Samuel 7 & 8

full#231 - 1 Samuel 7 & 8 - Samuel as Judge, the People ask for a King5a085872-69a0-42ee-9dd3-883c5be2ffd0Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:00:00 +0000589https://216.73.216.191/allTagsThe Creation StoryToday we talk about how God made the heavens, the earth and all the living creatures! Enjoy this episode of Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Today we talk about how God made the heavens, the earth and all the living creatures! Enjoy this episode of Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

The Creation Story43c4c3d5-4457-49a2-be89-479975ca562dSat, 01 Oct 2011 20:31:00 -07000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#230 - 1 Samuel 5 & 6 - The Ark of the God of IsrealThis episode is part 5 of a study of 1 Samuel. In this episode we see the consequences to the Philistines after they captured the ark of the God of Israel. Eventually the Philistines decide to return the ark because their people are being afflicted by...

This episode is part 5 of a study of 1 Samuel. In this episode we see the consequences to the Philistines after they captured the ark of the God of Israel. Eventually the Philistines decide to return the ark because their people are being afflicted by...

full#230 - 1 Samuel 5 & 6 - The Ark of the God of Isreal0b5c310d-3d47-4bac-8c64-ce26aa5f3097Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000620https://216.73.216.191/allTags#229 - 1 Samuel 4 – Defeat and DeathThis is the episode is part 4 in a study on 1 Samuel. This episode looks at one of the darkest period in the book 1 Samuel. Eli and his sons die on the same day as God foretold. On the same day the ark of the Covenant is captured by the enemies of Israel.

This is the episode is part 4 in a study on 1 Samuel. This episode looks at one of the darkest period in the book 1 Samuel. Eli and his sons die on the same day as God foretold. On the same day the ark of the Covenant is captured by the enemies of Israel.

full#229 - 1 Samuel 4 – Defeat and Death75738a3f-5216-48aa-8f79-067a8dae90f6Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000646https://216.73.216.191/allTagsA Trumpet and a TorchIn today's Bible Stories My Kids Love learn about God's faithfulness to his people and how Gideon's army of 300 men defeated a large army with only trumpets and torches. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

In today's Bible Stories My Kids Love learn about God's faithfulness to his people and how Gideon's army of 300 men defeated a large army with only trumpets and torches. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

A Trumpet and a Torchb13d73f5-eeb9-4878-9ca2-878e510558d5Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:11:00 -07000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#228 - 1 Samuel 3 - The Calling of SamuelThis is the episode is part 3 of a study on 1 Samuel. This episode deals with the calling of the prophet Samuel while he still a young boy.

This is the episode is part 3 of a study on 1 Samuel. This episode deals with the calling of the prophet Samuel while he still a young boy.

full#228 - 1 Samuel 3 - The Calling of Samuel5d065b74-33f2-4c44-94ca-ac35e28a8ae0Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000716https://216.73.216.191/allTags#227 - 1 Samuel 2 - Hannah’s Prayer / Eli's SonsThis is the episode is part 2 in a study on 1 Samuel. This chapter contrasts the song of praise from Hannah to a God who has answered her prayer for a child with the unfaithfulness of the sons of Eli who insult God with how they are treating their...

This is the episode is part 2 in a study on 1 Samuel. This chapter contrasts the song of praise from Hannah to a God who has answered her prayer for a child with the unfaithfulness of the sons of Eli who insult God with how they are treating their...

full#227 - 1 Samuel 2 - Hannah’s Prayer / Eli's Sons51aab5fa-1874-4fe7-a81b-2fbc3298444dThu, 08 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000657https://216.73.216.191/allTags1 Samuel 1 - The Birth of Samuel - Episode 2261 Samuel 1 - The Birth of Samuel

1 Samuel 1 - The Birth of Samuel

full1 Samuel 1 - The Birth of Samuel - Episode 22666ee087e-151e-4d77-9964-1a48b09b3d07Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000564https://216.73.216.191/allTagsI Want My Prayers AnsweredHave you ever prayed for something and it did not happen? Have you ever asked for something you really wanted and did not get it? If so, today's Bible Stories My Kids Love is just for you. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Have you ever prayed for something and it did not happen? Have you ever asked for something you really wanted and did not get it? If so, today's Bible Stories My Kids Love is just for you. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

I Want My Prayers Answered74558761-28cb-44cf-8f72-68bb4e236abdFri, 26 Aug 2011 14:10:00 -07000https://216.73.216.191/allTagsWhere is That CoinJesus tells a story about a women who lost a coin and how she searched her home until she found it. From that story we learn many valuable lessons about our relationship with God and how He celebrates when we find him. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Jesus tells a story about a women who lost a coin and how she searched her home until she found it. From that story we learn many valuable lessons about our relationship with God and how He celebrates when we find him. Enjoy today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Where is That Coin92fa5feb-5e14-4eab-ac30-0db3cc3730aeThu, 11 Aug 2011 11:59:00 -07000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#225 - Freer than Free - FreedomThis is the episode is part 6 and the final episode in a study on freedom. Paul and Silas are arrested, beaten and thrown into a jail in Phillipi. There they do what anyone who has been in that situation would do (?), they pray and sing praise to God....

This is the episode is part 6 and the final episode in a study on freedom. Paul and Silas are arrested, beaten and thrown into a jail in Phillipi. There they do what anyone who has been in that situation would do (?), they pray and sing praise to God....

full#225 - Freer than Free - Freedomced8e358-2235-45d2-a2cb-0c219e6a25dfThu, 21 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000793https://216.73.216.191/allTagsJesus SpitsDid you know that Jesus spit in the Bible? That's right, he spit... Find out all about the time when Jesus spit in today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Did you know that Jesus spit in the Bible? That's right, he spit... Find out all about the time when Jesus spit in today's Bible Stories My Kids Love. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BibleStoriesMyKidsLove";a2a_show_title=1; a2a_linkname="Bible Stories My Kids Love";a2a_linkurl="http://www.biblestoriesmykidslove.com";a2a_show_title=1;

Jesus Spitsc4e56758-b275-46d0-8c86-172517a23a15Sat, 16 Jul 2011 16:32:00 -07000https://216.73.216.191/allTags#224 - Freedom and Slavery - FreedomThis is the episode is part 5 in a study on freedom. Why did people use the bible as a way to justify slavery and why doesn't the bible outlaw slavery. What can we learn about freedom from these verses.

This is the episode is part 5 in a study on freedom. Why did people use the bible as a way to justify slavery and why doesn't the bible outlaw slavery. What can we learn about freedom from these verses.

full#224 - Freedom and Slavery - Freedomcfef8191-1471-4a06-86db-20aa9874ecc8Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000836https://216.73.216.191/allTags#223 - Freedom from the Law - FreedomThis is the episode is part 4 in a study on freedom. As we looked at Exodus we see the people of Israel were freed from Israel and were immediately given the law. In Galatians Paul is angry with the church in Galatia because they have now given up...

This is the episode is part 4 in a study on freedom. As we looked at Exodus we see the people of Israel were freed from Israel and were immediately given the law. In Galatians Paul is angry with the church in Galatia because they have now given up...

full#223 - Freedom from the Law - Freedom6ad7a731-23dc-4da1-a077-6e7e3bdc53bbThu, 07 Jul 2011 23:05:47 +0000755https://216.73.216.191/allTags#222 - Sabatical Year - FreedomThis is the episode is part 3 in a study on freedom. We look at the portion of the Leviticus that deals with the year of jubilee. God built into the law a mechanism to renew the freedom he gave the people of Israel.

This is the episode is part 3 in a study on freedom. We look at the portion of the Leviticus that deals with the year of jubilee. God built into the law a mechanism to renew the freedom he gave the people of Israel.

full#222 - Sabatical Year - Freedom8ee66899-f735-4504-8265-35c66e572055Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:36:41 +0000596https://216.73.216.191/allTags#221 - Freedom - Free and not FreeThis is the episode is part two in a study on freedom. God sent Moses to get the children of Israel out of Egypt. It only took 10 plagues which was a fairly easy thing for God. Getting Egypt out of Israel turns out to have been a much more difficult...

This is the episode is part two in a study on freedom. God sent Moses to get the children of Israel out of Egypt. It only took 10 plagues which was a fairly easy thing for God. Getting Egypt out of Israel turns out to have been a much more difficult...

full#221 - Freedom - Free and not Free2976ecf1-4bee-4697-8cad-d9be67f80bf2Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +0000643https://216.73.216.191/allTags#220 - Children of Abraham - FreedomThis is the episode is part one in a study on freedom. Jesus while teaching in the temple tells his listeners that they hold to his teachings they will be set free. They protest that they are children of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone....

This is the episode is part one in a study on freedom. Jesus while teaching in the temple tells his listeners that they hold to his teachings they will be set free. They protest that they are children of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone....

full#220 - Children of Abraham - Freedom7911ee12-4cca-4128-b1bc-5ea34aba178bThu, 16 Jun 2011 13:55:00 +0000676https://216.73.216.191/allTags#182 - Daniel's Prayer - Daniel 9This is the episode is part 8 and the final part in a study on the book of Daniel. We pause one more time in the second half of Daniel to look at a message given to Daniel while he prays for Jerusalem to be restored. He is told when the anointed one...

This is the episode is part 8 and the final part in a study on the book of Daniel. We pause one more time in the second half of Daniel to look at a message given to Daniel while he prays for Jerusalem to be restored. He is told when the anointed one...

full#182 - Daniel's Prayer - Daniel 95ecbed9a-f369-4fb0-84f7-ce6460652e5eThu, 09 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +00001109https://216.73.216.191/allTags#218 - Daniel and the Four Beasts - Daniel 7This is the episode is part 7 in a study on the book of Daniel. This second half of Daniel is much less obvious than the first half as we switch from narative to prophesy. Daniel sees a vision of 4 beasts which represent 4 kingdoms. Are these past...

This is the episode is part 7 in a study on the book of Daniel. This second half of Daniel is much less obvious than the first half as we switch from narative to prophesy. Daniel sees a vision of 4 beasts which represent 4 kingdoms. Are these past...

full#218 - Daniel and the Four Beasts - Daniel 72a71cc9c-3d3c-4aa0-8847-41b58bafe409Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +0000994https://216.73.216.191/allTagsDaniel in the Lion's Den - Daniel 6 - Episode 217This is the episode is part 6 of a study on the book of Daniel. This is the more famous story in the book of Daniel where Daniel is thrown into the lions den because he refuses to stop praying even when it is made illegal.

This is the episode is part 6 of a study on the book of Daniel. This is the more famous story in the book of Daniel where Daniel is thrown into the lions den because he refuses to stop praying even when it is made illegal.

fullDaniel in the Lion's Den - Daniel 6 - Episode 21773abf0c5-9eda-4b89-8997-b5ec521a0e49Thu, 26 May 2011 14:00:00 +0000641https://216.73.216.191/allTags#216 - The Writing on the Wall - Daniel 5This is the episode is part 5 of a study on the book of Daniel. The king of Babylon literally sees the writing on the wall for his kingdom. Daniel is sought to interpret the writing and give the king the bad news. Babylon is brought down by God...

This is the episode is part 5 of a study on the book of Daniel. The king of Babylon literally sees the writing on the wall for his kingdom. Daniel is sought to interpret the writing and give the king the bad news. Babylon is brought down by God...

full#216 - The Writing on the Wall - Daniel 54fd563d5-c744-4b4d-a28a-c7cb2156b8d8Thu, 19 May 2011 14:00:00 +0000702https://216.73.216.191/allTags#215 - Another Dream - Daniel 4This is the episode is part 4 in a study of the book of Daniel. King Nebuchadnezzar has a second dream which Daniel is called to interpret the dream for the king. The dream is bad news. The king has become proud and will be humbled.

This is the episode is part 4 in a study of the book of Daniel. King Nebuchadnezzar has a second dream which Daniel is called to interpret the dream for the king. The dream is bad news. The king has become proud and will be humbled.

full#215 - Another Dream - Daniel 487f80e4e-b266-4a5b-8225-6edd7f6edf64Thu, 12 May 2011 14:00:00 +0000777https://216.73.216.191/allTags#214 - Fiery Furnace - Daniel 3This is the episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Daniel. Daniel's three friends Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego get in trouble with King Nebuchadnezzar because they refuse to worship a gold statue that the king has erected. The king orders them...

This is the episode is part 3 in a study of the book of Daniel. Daniel's three friends Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego get in trouble with King Nebuchadnezzar because they refuse to worship a gold statue that the king has erected. The king orders them...

full#214 - Fiery Furnace - Daniel 396cbeb84-e272-4054-add8-80a907738c7aThu, 05 May 2011 01:21:24 +0000742https://216.73.216.191/allTags#213 - A Dream and An Impossible Request - Daniel 2This is the episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Daniel. King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that disturbs him. He asks his wise men to interpret the dream, but... he will not tell them the dream. Can anyone on Earth tell the king his dream and its...

This is the episode is part 2 in a study of the book of Daniel. King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that disturbs him. He asks his wise men to interpret the dream, but... he will not tell them the dream. Can anyone on Earth tell the king his dream and its...

full#213 - A Dream and An Impossible Request - Daniel 27b158c88-3461-48a0-a12d-7a5723d74895Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0000810https://216.73.216.191/allTags#212 - Daniel 1 - 4 Young Men ChosenDaniel 1Daniel’s Training in Babylon 1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, along with...

Daniel 1Daniel’s Training in Babylon 1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, along with...

full#212 - Daniel 1 - 4 Young Men Chosen0da8a1c9-dae4-42ad-a394-45f9af851498Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:41:00 +0000680https://216.73.216.191/allTags#211 - Calling from the WildernessThis is the episode is part 4  in a study on the wilderness. This episode looks at John the Baptist who is described as a "voice calling in the wilderness".

This is the episode is part 4  in a study on the wilderness. This episode looks at John the Baptist who is described as a "voice calling in the wilderness".

full#211 - Calling from the Wilderness801da83f-3ce8-400b-89b9-84fec3bcc558Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0000736https://216.73.216.191/allTags#210 - Stuck in the WildernessThis is the episode is part 3 in a study on the wilderness and where it shows up in the Bible. We hear about the children of Israel who spend 40 years in the wilderness... but did not have to. They end up stuck in the wilderness for 40 years because...

This is the episode is part 3 in a study on the wilderness and where it shows up in the Bible. We hear about the children of Israel who spend 40 years in the wilderness... but did not have to. They end up stuck in the wilderness for 40 years because...

full#210 - Stuck in the Wilderness0a60579a-2eff-4a4c-aa84-b4fe87913c1eThu, 31 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0000724https://216.73.216.191/allTags#209 - Alone in the WildernessThis is the episode is part 2 in a study on the theme on the wilderness. A relationship to God does not promise to be a paradise. This episode looks again at the prophet Elijah who spends time in the wilderness when he is ready to die, exhausted by...

This is the episode is part 2 in a study on the theme on the wilderness. A relationship to God does not promise to be a paradise. This episode looks again at the prophet Elijah who spends time in the wilderness when he is ready to die, exhausted by...

full#209 - Alone in the Wilderness9fb0761e-9479-476b-8b9b-1a5788f99472Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0000808https://216.73.216.191/allTags#208 - Tempted in the WildernessThis is the episode is part 1 of a series on the wilderness. This episode looks at Jesus' 40 days in the wildreness and his temptation by the devil.

This is the episode is part 1 of a series on the wilderness. This episode looks at Jesus' 40 days in the wildreness and his temptation by the devil.

full#208 - Tempted in the Wildernessad19492c-a076-4ad8-b5b6-fba9c9909bf4Fri, 18 Mar 2011 04:05:40 +0000770https://216.73.216.191/allTags#207 - Called to be Holy - HolinessThis is the episode is part 3 and the final part of a study of Holiness. We look at the calls in the New Testament for us to live lives as God's holy people.

This is the episode is part 3 and the final part of a study of Holiness. We look at the calls in the New Testament for us to live lives as God's holy people.

full#207 - Called to be Holy - Holiness3141e29b-5868-4b94-b4c7-0e5e0688d03cThu, 10 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0000619https://216.73.216.191/allTags#206 - Holy and Seperate – HolinessThis is the episode is part 2 in a study on holiness.  We look at verses that deal with the holy mountain and the Holy of Holies. What do we learn about the holiness of God in the Old Testament and in  the magesty of God's Holiness.

This is the episode is part 2 in a study on holiness.  We look at verses that deal with the holy mountain and the Holy of Holies. What do we learn about the holiness of God in the Old Testament and in  the magesty of God's Holiness.

full#206 - Holy and Seperate – Holiness2b2f49a5-ca7a-48b3-8647-d0a977835faaThu, 03 Mar 2011 13:59:00 +0000642https://216.73.216.191/allTags#205 - Holy Day, Holy Ground, Holy People - HolinessThis is the episode is part 1 of a study of holiness. We look at the first places in the Bible that talk about holy or holiness. We will look at the sabbath as a holy day, Moses meeting God on holy ground and a calling for the people of Israel to be a...

This is the episode is part 1 of a study of holiness. We look at the first places in the Bible that talk about holy or holiness. We will look at the sabbath as a holy day, Moses meeting God on holy ground and a calling for the people of Israel to be a...

full#205 - Holy Day, Holy Ground, Holy People - Holinessf0f719ff-070f-4587-8f91-d8540e234adeThu, 24 Feb 2011 15:00:00 +0000709https://216.73.216.191/allTags#204 - New Life - NewnessThis is the episode is part 7 and the final episode on a study of newness. The bible talks a lot about life. It also talks a  calling to and a freedom to live a new life. We are bound with Jesus in baptism to his death on the cross so that our...

This is the episode is part 7 and the final episode on a study of newness. The bible talks a lot about life. It also talks a  calling to and a freedom to live a new life. We are bound with Jesus in baptism to his death on the cross so that our...

full#204 - New Life - Newnessd92d436d-c102-4e9d-a676-38b19e82577aFri, 18 Feb 2011 06:11:01 +0000912https://216.73.216.191/allTags#203 - New Covenant - NewnessThis is the episode is part 6 in a study on newness.  This episode looks at the theme of the new covenant which was promised by the prophets in the Old Testament and which was fulfilled in Jesus who is the Priest and Sacrifice that establishes...

This is the episode is part 6 in a study on newness.  This episode looks at the theme of the new covenant which was promised by the prophets in the Old Testament and which was fulfilled in Jesus who is the Priest and Sacrifice that establishes...

full#203 - New Covenant - Newness3111a41b-82ca-4528-91ed-2de79f1cad31Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:04:14 +0000867https://216.73.216.191/allTags#202 - Renewed - NewnessThis is the episode is part 5 in a study on Newness and will focus on a being renewed. We look at verses from Ephesians, Romans and Isaiah that talk about being renewed vs conforming, renewed vs being weary.

This is the episode is part 5 in a study on Newness and will focus on a being renewed. We look at verses from Ephesians, Romans and Isaiah that talk about being renewed vs conforming, renewed vs being weary.

full#202 - Renewed - Newnessa6301485-bb65-4e17-ad6a-275c1d1352ffThu, 03 Feb 2011 15:00:00 +0000866https://216.73.216.191/allTags#201 - New Heart – NewnessThis is the episode is part 4 in a study on Newness and will focus on a new heart. David was a king with a problem. He had sinned against God as an adulterer and as a murderer. He wrote Psalm 51 asking God to create in him a new heart. Is that OK to...

This is the episode is part 4 in a study on Newness and will focus on a new heart. David was a king with a problem. He had sinned against God as an adulterer and as a murderer. He wrote Psalm 51 asking God to create in him a new heart. Is that OK to...

full#201 - New Heart – Newness32c6adc2-55e5-47cf-b8e1-2b7fa2a9f750Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:00:00 +0000856https://216.73.216.191/allTags#200 - New Names - NewnessJohn 1:35-4235 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”37 When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. 38 Turning around, Jesus saw...

John 1:35-4235 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”37 When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. 38 Turning around, Jesus saw...

full#200 - New Names - Newnessf3cf711d-1faf-46d0-8675-5c149fe0cfdcFri, 21 Jan 2011 02:19:49 +0000641https://216.73.216.191/allTags#199 - Creation - Genesis 1 - NewnessThis is the episode is part 2 in a study on new and newness. It is my claim that one of the main themes in the bible is creation and newness. The bible ends with recreation as we saw last week. This week we look t the first chapter in the bible to see...

This is the episode is part 2 in a study on new and newness. It is my claim that one of the main themes in the bible is creation and newness. The bible ends with recreation as we saw last week. This week we look t the first chapter in the bible to see...

full#199 - Creation - Genesis 1 - Newnessce055f40-b5b6-4f19-b327-fbd35396bc2bFri, 14 Jan 2011 03:43:00 +0000773https://216.73.216.191/allTags#198 - All Made New - Revelation 21This is the episode is part 14 an the last part in a study on the book of Revelation. It is also the first in a study on newness. In this chapter we see where all the bible is heading. Like it started the bible ends with a story of creation. In this...

This is the episode is part 14 an the last part in a study on the book of Revelation. It is also the first in a study on newness. In this chapter we see where all the bible is heading. Like it started the bible ends with a story of creation. In this...

full#198 - All Made New - Revelation 219ec2278d-cdbd-4b0b-b0da-e70d2248648bThu, 06 Jan 2011 15:00:00 +0000737https://216.73.216.191/allTags#197 - King of Kings - Revelation 19 & 20This is the episode is part 13 in a study on the book of Revelation. All of the world and all of history is headed towards. This part of the book shows Jesus the Word of God revealed at the head of a heavenly army. Satan, the Beast and the false...

This is the episode is part 13 in a study on the book of Revelation. All of the world and all of history is headed towards. This part of the book shows Jesus the Word of God revealed at the head of a heavenly army. Satan, the Beast and the false...

full#197 - King of Kings - Revelation 19 & 2098e38f80-6e2e-4709-9fdb-dd5ca4af1d79Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:04:49 +0000679https://216.73.216.191/allTags#196 - Woes and Hallelujahs for Babylon's Fall - Revelation 18 & 19This is the episode is part 12 in a study on Revelation. Babylon the Great (whoever that may be) has fallen and some people are filled with sadness but the people of God rejoice that justice has finally come.

This is the episode is part 12 in a study on Revelation. Babylon the Great (whoever that may be) has fallen and some people are filled with sadness but the people of God rejoice that justice has finally come.

full#196 - Woes and Hallelujahs for Babylon's Fall - Revelation 18 & 19e42d8964-5ed5-4ea8-9642-e73e8e21daccThu, 23 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +0000816https://216.73.216.191/allTags#195 - Revelation 17 - Babylon the Great and the BeastThis is the episode is part 11 of a study on Revelation. Babylon the Great and a beast with 7 heads and 10 horns, the vision gets very obscure as things wind down towards a final battle.

This is the episode is part 11 of a study on Revelation. Babylon the Great and a beast with 7 heads and 10 horns, the vision gets very obscure as things wind down towards a final battle.

full#195 - Revelation 17 - Babylon the Great and the Beast257c05b0-ed48-45a4-a782-956f6f37daf2Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:38:22 +0000583https://216.73.216.191/allTags#194 - 7 Angels / 7 Plagues - Revelation 15 & 16This is the episode is part 10 of a study on Revelation.  Things start to wind down as 7 angels are given 7 bowls of the last 7 plagues.

This is the episode is part 10 of a study on Revelation.  Things start to wind down as 7 angels are given 7 bowls of the last 7 plagues.

full#194 - 7 Angels / 7 Plagues - Revelation 15 & 16e25cf192-dd14-4911-9b52-8e6c105ea679Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +0000507https://216.73.216.191/allTags#193 - Payback - Revelation 14This is the episode is part 9 of a study on Revelation. All those who had received the mark of the beast are in for judgment. As the beast will be punished so those who he owns will receive God's wrath.

This is the episode is part 9 of a study on Revelation. All those who had received the mark of the beast are in for judgment. As the beast will be punished so those who he owns will receive God's wrath.

full#193 - Payback - Revelation 14b33efc46-a823-4943-a75d-ead556b50ed5Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +0000543https://216.73.216.191/allTags#192 - The Beast - Revelation 12 & 13This is the episode is part 8 on a study of the book of Revelation. This chapter looks at the downfall of Satan from heaven and at the rise of the Beast who is a servant of Satan who wages war against the people of God.

This is the episode is part 8 on a study of the book of Revelation. This chapter looks at the downfall of Satan from heaven and at the rise of the Beast who is a servant of Satan who wages war against the people of God.

full#192 - The Beast - Revelation 12 & 13af8f24c7-4e56-40d7-98f7-d8a313af9ccbSat, 27 Nov 2010 03:25:00 +0000820https://216.73.216.191/allTags#191 - Two Witnesses - Revelation 10-11This is the episode is part 7 in a study on the book of Revelation. This episode looks at the introduction of the two witnesses who are raised up as prophets, are killed, and then are raised by God. Is this in the first century or still the future?

This is the episode is part 7 in a study on the book of Revelation. This episode looks at the introduction of the two witnesses who are raised up as prophets, are killed, and then are raised by God. Is this in the first century or still the future?

full#191 - Two Witnesses - Revelation 10-1134c0ebf8-32f0-4769-b59c-c2cf32ff453cThu, 04 Nov 2010 14:00:00 +0000785https://216.73.216.191/allTags#190 - Woe, Woe, Woe - Revelation 8-9This is the episode is part 6 in a study on the book of Revelation. This section talks about the end of the seven seals and the blowing of seven trumpets, all of which cause very bad things that kill a 3rd of life on Earth and yet those that remain do...

This is the episode is part 6 in a study on the book of Revelation. This section talks about the end of the seven seals and the blowing of seven trumpets, all of which cause very bad things that kill a 3rd of life on Earth and yet those that remain do...

full#190 - Woe, Woe, Woe - Revelation 8-92edd8ca4-636c-4b8c-a3f1-1dae1bec3d40Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:00:00 +0000787https://216.73.216.191/allTags#189 - 4 Riders of the Apocalypse / 144,000 - Revelation 6 & 7This is the episode is part 5 of a study on the book of Revelation. Chapter 6 looks at the calamities that come on the Earth when the seven seals first mentioned in Revelation 5 are opened. Chapter 7 looks at the 144,000 who are sealed and the...

This is the episode is part 5 of a study on the book of Revelation. Chapter 6 looks at the calamities that come on the Earth when the seven seals first mentioned in Revelation 5 are opened. Chapter 7 looks at the 144,000 who are sealed and the...

full#189 - 4 Riders of the Apocalypse / 144,000 - Revelation 6 & 76b4da497-8144-411b-96e6-4d7b4c715847Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:00:00 +0000789https://216.73.216.191/allTags#188 - Visions of Heaven - Revelation 4 & 5This is the episode is part 4 or a study of the book of Revelation. John is caught up in the spirit and finds himself in the throne room of God. Here he sees God and Jesus worshiped and he sees a scroll with seven seals. Only Jesus is worthy to cut...

This is the episode is part 4 or a study of the book of Revelation. John is caught up in the spirit and finds himself in the throne room of God. Here he sees God and Jesus worshiped and he sees a scroll with seven seals. Only Jesus is worthy to cut...

full#188 - Visions of Heaven - Revelation 4 & 5758b8cf0-f1bb-4909-bc83-9313e6f21128Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:00:00 +0000613https://216.73.216.191/allTags#187 - Mostly Dead - Revelation 3This is the episode is part 3 in a study on the book of Revelation. This episode looks at 3 more letters to the churches. One church is mostly dead. One church that is weak but faithful. One church that is lukewarm

This is the episode is part 3 in a study on the book of Revelation. This episode looks at 3 more letters to the churches. One church is mostly dead. One church that is weak but faithful. One church that is lukewarm

full#187 - Mostly Dead - Revelation 3e9b1250d-4fb5-43be-8132-f7c75200c8eeThu, 30 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000799https://216.73.216.191/allTags#186 - Letters from God – Revelation 2This is the episode is part 2 of a study on Revelation. The risen Christ sends letters to the churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira. Jesus tells them the churches the things that they have been doing right and what they have been doing wrong.

This is the episode is part 2 of a study on Revelation. The risen Christ sends letters to the churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira. Jesus tells them the churches the things that they have been doing right and what they have been doing wrong.

full#186 - Letters from God – Revelation 2613f31f9-3d60-4f19-9479-10b108103aecThu, 23 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000989https://216.73.216.191/allTags#185 - John gets a Revelation - Revelation 1This is the episode is part 1 of a study on the book of Revelation. John is minding his own business on the island of Patmos when the Lord shows him a vision and tells him to take a letter for the seven churches in Asia.

This is the episode is part 1 of a study on the book of Revelation. John is minding his own business on the island of Patmos when the Lord shows him a vision and tells him to take a letter for the seven churches in Asia.

full#185 - John gets a Revelation - Revelation 14e08380e-7588-4b64-8dc2-830af3af4944Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000677https://216.73.216.191/allTags#184 - Elijah the Prophet – Elijah Exits – 2 Kings 2This is the episode is 6th and final part of a study of Elijah. Elijah leaves Elisha who takes up the role as prophet in the power of Elijah. Elijah is taken to heaven.

This is the episode is 6th and final part of a study of Elijah. Elijah leaves Elisha who takes up the role as prophet in the power of Elijah. Elijah is taken to heaven.

full#184 - Elijah the Prophet – Elijah Exits – 2 Kings 2c80e2b05-2abd-48dd-8b8e-db4d7db8538fThu, 09 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000652https://216.73.216.191/allTags#183 - Elijah the Prophet – Ahazaih Gets Bad News – 2 Kings 12 Kings 1 The Lord 's Judgment on Ahaziah  1 After Ahab's death, Moab rebelled against Israel. 2 Now Ahaziah had fallen through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria and injured himself. So he sent messengers, saying to them, "Go and consult...

2 Kings 1 The Lord 's Judgment on Ahaziah  1 After Ahab's death, Moab rebelled against Israel. 2 Now Ahaziah had fallen through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria and injured himself. So he sent messengers, saying to them, "Go and consult...

full#183 - Elijah the Prophet – Ahazaih Gets Bad News – 2 Kings 14797b861-9815-499b-bb9b-53bcc915e560Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000516https://216.73.216.191/allTags#182 - Elijah the Prophet - Ahab Condemned - 1 Kings 21This is the episode is part 4 in a study on Elijah the prophet. King Ahab (of more accurately his wife his wife Jezebel) murders an innocent man and God declares through Elijah that God is done with Ahab. But then something surprising happens.

This is the episode is part 4 in a study on Elijah the prophet. King Ahab (of more accurately his wife his wife Jezebel) murders an innocent man and God declares through Elijah that God is done with Ahab. But then something surprising happens.

full#182 - Elijah the Prophet - Ahab Condemned - 1 Kings 210d374048-aaf5-4e77-aa0c-9c7d12cc346dThu, 26 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000677https://216.73.216.191/allTags#181 - Elijah - Flight - 1 Kings 19This is the episode is part 3 in a study on the prophet Elijah. After his challenge with the prophets of Baal, instead of having a victory celebration Elijah finds himself again fleeing for his life. He is so discouraged that he is ready to die.

This is the episode is part 3 in a study on the prophet Elijah. After his challenge with the prophets of Baal, instead of having a victory celebration Elijah finds himself again fleeing for his life. He is so discouraged that he is ready to die.

full#181 - Elijah - Flight - 1 Kings 199ea03d1e-d349-4121-b429-3067ec2a4a55Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000674https://216.73.216.191/allTags#180 - Elijah the Prophet - A TestThis is the episode is part 2 in a study on the prophet Elijah. In this episode after 3 years of famine and drought it is time for Elijah and King Ahab to meet. Elijah proposes a test, a contest, between him and the 850 false prophets of Ball and...

This is the episode is part 2 in a study on the prophet Elijah. In this episode after 3 years of famine and drought it is time for Elijah and King Ahab to meet. Elijah proposes a test, a contest, between him and the 850 false prophets of Ball and...

full#180 - Elijah the Prophet - A Testb45a6596-d4c4-4bb8-85eb-ca68498530b6Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000991https://216.73.216.191/allTags#179 - Elijah the Prophet - DroughtThis is the episode is part one in a study on the prophet Elijah. Elijah is called to be a prophet to the north kingdom of Israel. The kingdom of Israel has turned to other Gods so we first meet Elijah telling king Ahab that there will be a drought....

This is the episode is part one in a study on the prophet Elijah. Elijah is called to be a prophet to the north kingdom of Israel. The kingdom of Israel has turned to other Gods so we first meet Elijah telling king Ahab that there will be a drought....

full#179 - Elijah the Prophet - Droughta6cc8355-40e2-4537-9bf8-5c93e051b4f8Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:41:55 +0000772https://216.73.216.191/allTags#178 - Fruitful Parenting - Patience, Faithfulness, Self-ControlThis is the episode is the 6th and final in a series of studies on parenting that looks at the fruit of the Spirit as a template for how we should be parents. This episode looks at patience, faithfulness and self-control and how they may be different...

This is the episode is the 6th and final in a series of studies on parenting that looks at the fruit of the Spirit as a template for how we should be parents. This episode looks at patience, faithfulness and self-control and how they may be different...

full#178 - Fruitful Parenting - Patience, Faithfulness, Self-Control10da32db-c815-45ea-8509-78ce5adea0e8Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000699https://216.73.216.191/allTags#177 - Fruitful Parenting - Gentleness and KindnessThis is the episode is part 5 in a study on Parenting called “Fruitful Parenting”. This episode looks at the spiritual fruit of kindness and gentleness. We also look at discipline. What does it mean to discipline a child and yet be a kind...

This is the episode is part 5 in a study on Parenting called “Fruitful Parenting”. This episode looks at the spiritual fruit of kindness and gentleness. We also look at discipline. What does it mean to discipline a child and yet be a kind...

full#177 - Fruitful Parenting - Gentleness and Kindnessccd24aef-da94-4f70-b640-112348014b7aFri, 23 Jul 2010 03:36:27 +0000714https://216.73.216.191/allTags#176 - Fruitful Parenting - Peace and JoyThis is the episode is part 4 in a study on Parenting called "Fruitful Parenting". This episode looks at the spiritual fruit of peace and joy. How do we live out a life of peace and joy within our most important relationships?

This is the episode is part 4 in a study on Parenting called "Fruitful Parenting". This episode looks at the spiritual fruit of peace and joy. How do we live out a life of peace and joy within our most important relationships?

full#176 - Fruitful Parenting - Peace and Joy7f145066-d7af-4913-8c04-b7317277344bThu, 08 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000757https://216.73.216.191/allTags#175 - Bad Biblical Parenting Examples - Fruitful ParentingThis is the episode is part 3 in a study on fruitful parenting. This episode looks at the parenting skills of Adam and Eve, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Aaron, Eli, David and Solomon. What can we learn from their parenting?

This is the episode is part 3 in a study on fruitful parenting. This episode looks at the parenting skills of Adam and Eve, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Aaron, Eli, David and Solomon. What can we learn from their parenting?

full#175 - Bad Biblical Parenting Examples - Fruitful Parenting5bda8abb-719c-4ffe-87d1-ef492d865ed5Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:49:16 +0000618https://216.73.216.191/allTags#174 - Love – Fruitful Parenting​What is the most central verse in the bible on parenting? Is it Solomon’s advice that to spare the rod means to spoil the child? Chris makes the argument that one of the most central verses in Gal 5 where it talks about the fruit of the spirit....

​What is the most central verse in the bible on parenting? Is it Solomon’s advice that to spare the rod means to spoil the child? Chris makes the argument that one of the most central verses in Gal 5 where it talks about the fruit of the spirit....

full#174 - Love – Fruitful Parentinge5fe4ad5-d68c-4edc-9876-b82cce609d9cMon, 28 Jun 2010 03:01:26 +0000673https://216.73.216.191/allTags#173 - Fruitful Parenting - Our FatherThis is the episode is part one in a series on Parenting. What can we learn about God through the parenting relationship? How is the relationship of a parent to a young baby similar to the relationship of God to us?

This is the episode is part one in a series on Parenting. What can we learn about God through the parenting relationship? How is the relationship of a parent to a young baby similar to the relationship of God to us?

full#173 - Fruitful Parenting - Our Father5e7a1e8e-50a5-4af1-9014-c16f4c3900b0Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:00:00 +0000751https://216.73.216.191/allTags#172 - Money - My field is your fieldThis is the episode is part 8 and the last episode in a study on what the bible says about money. This study looks at the behavior of the early church and how their faith almost immediately changed how they dealt with their money and their possessions.

This is the episode is part 8 and the last episode in a study on what the bible says about money. This study looks at the behavior of the early church and how their faith almost immediately changed how they dealt with their money and their possessions.

full#172 - Money - My field is your field46add370-03a8-4c06-ab9e-c15196609767Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:00:00 +0000827https://216.73.216.191/allTags#171 - Money – Where is our Treasure?This is the episode is part 7 in a study on money. This episode looks at where our focus is, or as the bible puts it where are we storing up our treasure? The bible says that where out ​

This is the episode is part 7 in a study on money. This episode looks at where our focus is, or as the bible puts it where are we storing up our treasure? The bible says that where out ​

full#171 - Money – Where is our Treasure?6033b989-9504-4812-b874-ff4090bcb90eThu, 03 Jun 2010 14:00:00 +0000825https://216.73.216.191/allTags#170 - Money - StewardshipThis is the episode is part6 in a study on money. It looks at a topic that is usually called "stewardship" in the church. The idea is that all that we have is God's and is given from God for his service. What do we do with what God has given us?

This is the episode is part6 in a study on money. It looks at a topic that is usually called "stewardship" in the church. The idea is that all that we have is God's and is given from God for his service. What do we do with what God has given us?

full#170 - Money - Stewardshipdea7ee15-7860-4dd7-af41-1c8770781411Thu, 27 May 2010 14:00:00 +00001015https://216.73.216.191/allTags#169 - Foolish Rich PeopleThis is the episode is part 5 in a study on money. This episode looks at 3 different chapters. In the first two we look at two of the harshest passages in scripture about riches and rich people including one rich person who ends up in torment in hell...

This is the episode is part 5 in a study on money. This episode looks at 3 different chapters. In the first two we look at two of the harshest passages in scripture about riches and rich people including one rich person who ends up in torment in hell...

full#169 - Foolish Rich Peoplee48e075f-7af4-4061-9745-b75679255616Thu, 20 May 2010 14:00:00 +0000654https://216.73.216.191/allTags#168 - Money - Being ContentThis is the episode is part 4 in a study on what the bible has to say about money. This episode looks at some of the verses that call for us to be content. What makes us discontent? What is the "secret" to being content in all circumstances that Paul...

This is the episode is part 4 in a study on what the bible has to say about money. This episode looks at some of the verses that call for us to be content. What makes us discontent? What is the "secret" to being content in all circumstances that Paul...

full#168 - Money - Being Contente35ab0b4-5cee-4c9b-b99b-1b130090365fThu, 13 May 2010 14:00:00 +0000765https://216.73.216.191/allTags#167 - The Problem with MoneyThis is the episode is part 3 in a study on what the bible says about money. This episode looks at the "problem of money". We look at some well-known verses like "the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil". We look at what are our priorities...

This is the episode is part 3 in a study on what the bible says about money. This episode looks at the "problem of money". We look at some well-known verses like "the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil". We look at what are our priorities...

full#167 - The Problem with Money24161381-3593-41d8-931a-a279965eee18Thu, 06 May 2010 14:00:00 +0000780https://216.73.216.191/allTags#166 – Money – Being Blessed Means More Money... Right?This is the episode is part 2 in a study on what the bible has to say about money. We looked last week at verses in the Bible that said that obedience leads to blessing, but does obedience lead to riches. First we look at promises that say that Go...

This is the episode is part 2 in a study on what the bible has to say about money. We looked last week at verses in the Bible that said that obedience leads to blessing, but does obedience lead to riches. First we look at promises that say that Go...

full#166 – Money – Being Blessed Means More Money... Right?4b393bd2-000c-438a-aaf4-364355420288Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000760https://216.73.216.191/allTags#165 - Money - God Wants You To Be Rich... right?This is the episode is part one of a study on what the Bible has to say about money. In this episode I will look at a theology, sometimes called the theology of glory, that says that if I am a Christian God will make me prosper. If I become a...

This is the episode is part one of a study on what the Bible has to say about money. In this episode I will look at a theology, sometimes called the theology of glory, that says that if I am a Christian God will make me prosper. If I become a...

full#165 - Money - God Wants You To Be Rich... right?997e7445-4304-4995-b480-e5f51e1607d8Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000722https://216.73.216.191/allTags#164 - Acts 28 - Paul Arrives in RomeThis is the final episode in a study on the book of Acts. Paul arrives in Rome where he is greeted by the church and continues to preach to the Jews there.

This is the final episode in a study on the book of Acts. Paul arrives in Rome where he is greeted by the church and continues to preach to the Jews there.

full#164 - Acts 28 - Paul Arrives in Romee9e16cfb-a57e-4bdd-8cd6-da15ef1e2205Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000636https://216.73.216.191/allTags#163 - Acts 27 - Storm and ShipwreckThis is the episode is part 26 in a study on the book of Acts. Paul is headed to Rome as a prisoner but along the way their storm is caught by a storm and driven along until it sinks.

This is the episode is part 26 in a study on the book of Acts. Paul is headed to Rome as a prisoner but along the way their storm is caught by a storm and driven along until it sinks.

full#163 - Acts 27 - Storm and Shipwreckc29a1693-899b-45d1-96cf-8ce2de619e71Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000619https://216.73.216.191/allTags#162 - Acts 26 - Paul before King AgrippaThis is the episode is part 25 in a study on the book of Acts. Paul appears before governor Festus and King Agrippa to again make defense of his actions and of his faith.

This is the episode is part 25 in a study on the book of Acts. Paul appears before governor Festus and King Agrippa to again make defense of his actions and of his faith.

full#162 - Acts 26 - Paul before King Agrippa9a3eaa61-8552-4fc1-af44-9497504b9da8Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000633https://216.73.216.191/allTags#161 - Acts 24 & Acts 25 - Paul before Felix and FestusThis is the episode is part 24 in a study on the book of Acts. Paul appears before governor Felix and then because Felix does nothing for 2 years Paul appears his successor governor Festus.

This is the episode is part 24 in a study on the book of Acts. Paul appears before governor Felix and then because Felix does nothing for 2 years Paul appears his successor governor Festus.

full#161 - Acts 24 & Acts 25 - Paul before Felix and Festus7e7b6c91-9875-4d1b-8675-bc0d1db84f4bThu, 25 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000763https://216.73.216.191/allTags#160 - Acts 23 - Paul addresses the Sanhedrin. PlotsThis is the episode is part 23 in a study on the book of Acts.  Paul gets a chance to defend himself before the Sanhedrin which just leads to shouting and almost to bloodshed. The Jews plot to kill Paul but the plot is discovered and he is...

This is the episode is part 23 in a study on the book of Acts.  Paul gets a chance to defend himself before the Sanhedrin which just leads to shouting and almost to bloodshed. The Jews plot to kill Paul but the plot is discovered and he is...

full#160 - Acts 23 - Paul addresses the Sanhedrin. Plotsa404678f-928b-4211-bf4d-d86bab0ad72bThu, 18 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000669https://216.73.216.191/allTags#159 - Acts 22 - Paul Speaks to the CrowdThis is the episode is part 22 in a study on the book of Acts. After the riot in Jerusalem where Paul is only saved from death by the intervention of the Romans, Paul gets  a chance to address the crowd and tell them his person story, his...

This is the episode is part 22 in a study on the book of Acts. After the riot in Jerusalem where Paul is only saved from death by the intervention of the Romans, Paul gets  a chance to address the crowd and tell them his person story, his...

full#159 - Acts 22 - Paul Speaks to the Crowd6b845b2f-1fa0-45f0-a9e2-bbebe76218f9Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000610https://216.73.216.191/allTags#158 - Acts 21 - Paul's Return and ArrestThis is the episode is part 21 in a study on the book of Acts. Paul is told over and over on his way to Jerusalem that he will have trouble there and will be arrested. When he gets to Jerusalem he has trouble there and gets arrested. He is beaten and...

This is the episode is part 21 in a study on the book of Acts. Paul is told over and over on his way to Jerusalem that he will have trouble there and will be arrested. When he gets to Jerusalem he has trouble there and gets arrested. He is beaten and...

full#158 - Acts 21 - Paul's Return and Arrestb7a44175-b98a-430f-8e2d-a69e5ad5443dThu, 04 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000591https://216.73.216.191/allTags#157 - Acts 20 - Paul Says GoodbyesThis is the episode is part 20 of a study of the book of Acts. Paul spends the end of his 3rd missionary journey going back to the churches he has helped found to say goodbye. Paul is being told by the prophets that he faces prison and hardship as he...

This is the episode is part 20 of a study of the book of Acts. Paul spends the end of his 3rd missionary journey going back to the churches he has helped found to say goodbye. Paul is being told by the prophets that he faces prison and hardship as he...

full#157 - Acts 20 - Paul Says Goodbyes0bab61b9-817f-4abd-8a0c-e3ac73264db8Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0000811https://216.73.216.191/allTags#156 - Acts 19 - Paul in EphesusThis is the episode is part 19 of a study of the book of Acts. In this chapter Paul travels to Ephesus where he stays for 2 years. He preaches and performs miracles there until all in the province have heard the word of the Lord. Paul is so successful...

This is the episode is part 19 of a study of the book of Acts. In this chapter Paul travels to Ephesus where he stays for 2 years. He preaches and performs miracles there until all in the province have heard the word of the Lord. Paul is so successful...

full#156 - Acts 19 - Paul in Ephesusf96b145c-3a67-4506-a2f1-dac54db330cbThu, 18 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0000882https://216.73.216.191/allTags#155 - Acts 18 - Paul in Corinth, intoducing Priscilla, Aquila and ApollosThis is the episode is part 18 of a study of the book of Acts. Paul teaches in Corinth for some time as he is protected by God and by Rome. In Corinth he meets Priscilla and Aquila  and works with them. He then sails for home to check in with the...

This is the episode is part 18 of a study of the book of Acts. Paul teaches in Corinth for some time as he is protected by God and by Rome. In Corinth he meets Priscilla and Aquila  and works with them. He then sails for home to check in with the...

full#155 - Acts 18 - Paul in Corinth, intoducing Priscilla, Aquila and Apollos007e0310-6690-477e-b5ee-7d323f14785bThu, 11 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0000508https://216.73.216.191/allTags#154 - Acts 17 - Those Pesky ThessaloniansThis is the episode is part 17 of a study of the book of Acts. Paul preaches in Thessalonica before he runs into opposition. The then preaches in Beria until again he runs into opposition from the Thessalonians. The Paul is called on in Athens to...

This is the episode is part 17 of a study of the book of Acts. Paul preaches in Thessalonica before he runs into opposition. The then preaches in Beria until again he runs into opposition from the Thessalonians. The Paul is called on in Athens to...

full#154 - Acts 17 - Those Pesky Thessalonians1a65f438-09dd-40ce-973f-7738b90fbb0fThu, 04 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0000702https://216.73.216.191/allTags#153 - Acts 16 Introducing Timothy, Introducing Luke... sort ofThis is the episode is part 16 of a study of the book of Acts. Paul meets both Timothy and Luke in this chapter although Luke fails to mention that latter fact. If you are a prisoner locked in a jail and a earthquake opens the doors and the chains......

This is the episode is part 16 of a study of the book of Acts. Paul meets both Timothy and Luke in this chapter although Luke fails to mention that latter fact. If you are a prisoner locked in a jail and a earthquake opens the doors and the chains......

full#153 - Acts 16 Introducing Timothy, Introducing Luke... sort ofb74ce584-1ce5-4cc1-940e-cc84c8195194Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000880https://216.73.216.191/allTags#152 - Debates and DisagreementsThis is the episode is part 15 of a study on the book of Acts. A debate arises whether gentiles need to become Jewish before they become Christians. The issue is debated in Jerusalem at the first council of Jerusalem. That issue is resolved but then...

This is the episode is part 15 of a study on the book of Acts. A debate arises whether gentiles need to become Jewish before they become Christians. The issue is debated in Jerusalem at the first council of Jerusalem. That issue is resolved but then...

full#152 - Debates and Disagreements11067936-6bc9-4dc5-abd8-612bb00db9c3Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000802https://216.73.216.191/allTags#151 - Acts 14 - Barnabas and Paul in Asia MinorThis is the episode is part 14 of a study on the book of Acts. Paul and Barnabas continue on their missionary journey (commonly called Paul's first missionary journey. They come into what is now Turkey in Asia minor preaching the gospel and starting...

This is the episode is part 14 of a study on the book of Acts. Paul and Barnabas continue on their missionary journey (commonly called Paul's first missionary journey. They come into what is now Turkey in Asia minor preaching the gospel and starting...

full#151 - Acts 14 - Barnabas and Paul in Asia Minora9c6d537-7613-4f56-96f3-ff2c6e20ab07Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000585https://216.73.216.191/allTags#150 - Acts 13 - Barnabas and Paul in CyprusThis is the episode is part 13 of a study on the book of Acts. In this episode Barnabas and Paul are called by God and sent out on their first missionary journey. They travel to Cyprus where they preach in the synagogue and start a church.

This is the episode is part 13 of a study on the book of Acts. In this episode Barnabas and Paul are called by God and sent out on their first missionary journey. They travel to Cyprus where they preach in the synagogue and start a church.

full#150 - Acts 13 - Barnabas and Paul in Cyprus0c3cb5bb-2d78-4d6d-b3eb-8a10ee214aa4Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000773https://216.73.216.191/allTags#149 - Acts 12 - Persecution and EscapeThis is the episode is part 12 of a study on the book of Acts. Herod who is now king in Judea decides to persecute the Christians. He has James the brother of John executed and attempts to execute Peter also but God stages a prison break. Later God...

This is the episode is part 12 of a study on the book of Acts. Herod who is now king in Judea decides to persecute the Christians. He has James the brother of John executed and attempts to execute Peter also but God stages a prison break. Later God...

full#149 - Acts 12 - Persecution and Escapef80f6ed6-1d68-45d4-9ac8-a1daeb1fb33dThu, 31 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0000618https://216.73.216.191/allTags#148 – Acts 11 – Gentile "Christians"This is the episode is part 11 of a study on the book of Acts. Peter has to explain his actions why he has been preaching to gentiles and eating with them. Barnabas and later Paul are called to Antioch to tend the church there. In Antioch the word is...

This is the episode is part 11 of a study on the book of Acts. Peter has to explain his actions why he has been preaching to gentiles and eating with them. Barnabas and later Paul are called to Antioch to tend the church there. In Antioch the word is...

full#148 – Acts 11 – Gentile "Christians"b0a3f393-dd52-4864-8131-a0e9c304ed6bThu, 24 Dec 2009 14:59:00 +0000654https://216.73.216.191/allTags#147 - Acts 9:32-42, Acts 10 - Gentiles for JesusThis is the episode is part 10 of a study on the book of Acts. In this chapter we see Peter and the church given a clear vision from God that gentiles can also become Christians as Peter is given a vision that prepares him for an invitation to the...

This is the episode is part 10 of a study on the book of Acts. In this chapter we see Peter and the church given a clear vision from God that gentiles can also become Christians as Peter is given a vision that prepares him for an invitation to the...

full#147 - Acts 9:32-42, Acts 10 - Gentiles for Jesus249b852a-bb11-4c78-aeda-e791b74cc92fThu, 17 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0000707https://216.73.216.191/allTags#146 - Acts 9:1-31 - Saul's ConversionThis is the episode is part 8 of the study of the book of Acts. A young man named Saul becomes the chief persecutor of the church by arresting, imprisoning and even by having Christians killed. But Jesus has other plans for Saul and strikes him blind...

This is the episode is part 8 of the study of the book of Acts. A young man named Saul becomes the chief persecutor of the church by arresting, imprisoning and even by having Christians killed. But Jesus has other plans for Saul and strikes him blind...

full#146 - Acts 9:1-31 - Saul's Conversion1df77243-e790-419f-8dc9-34becc3a54d7Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0000760https://216.73.216.191/allTags#145 - Acts 8 - Persecuation and Phillip the EvangelistThis is the episode is part 8 of the study of the book of Acts. Persecuted for their faith after the martyrdom of Stephen the disciples scatter but they take the good news of Jesus with them. Phillip goes to Samaria many come to faith. Simon the...

This is the episode is part 8 of the study of the book of Acts. Persecuted for their faith after the martyrdom of Stephen the disciples scatter but they take the good news of Jesus with them. Phillip goes to Samaria many come to faith. Simon the...

full#145 - Acts 8 - Persecuation and Phillip the Evangelist577ad71f-60ba-4dc1-9672-886d8d1a0dfeThu, 03 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0000814https://216.73.216.191/allTags#144 - Acts 6:8-15, Acts 7 - Stephen - The First MartyrThis is the episode is part 7 of the study of the book of Acts. Stephen who was chosen one of the 7 in the chapter we looked at last week performs miraculous signs and teaches in such a way that he could not be refuted. He is accused falsely, tried...

This is the episode is part 7 of the study of the book of Acts. Stephen who was chosen one of the 7 in the chapter we looked at last week performs miraculous signs and teaches in such a way that he could not be refuted. He is accused falsely, tried...

full#144 - Acts 6:8-15, Acts 7 - Stephen - The First Martyr5eb2c50e-59ad-4cd0-b076-73dbad25f5e1Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000764https://216.73.216.191/allTags#143 - Acts 5:17-42 - Persecution and The SevenThis is the episode is part 6 of the study of the book of Acts. God busts the Apostles out of jail and then gives them confidence as they stand before the Sanhedrin. We also look briefly at the calling of the 7 deacons who help the apostles deal with...

This is the episode is part 6 of the study of the book of Acts. God busts the Apostles out of jail and then gives them confidence as they stand before the Sanhedrin. We also look briefly at the calling of the 7 deacons who help the apostles deal with...

full#143 - Acts 5:17-42 - Persecution and The Seven440278c2-4f7e-476a-8e6b-bc81e2f4dc34Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000686https://216.73.216.191/allTags#142 - Acts 4:32-37, Acts 5:1-16 - Encouragement, Sharing and Lies Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#142 - Acts 4:32-37, Acts 5:1-16 - Encouragement, Sharing and Lies40c6ed76-29c8-4bf9-8c47-62275e48a651Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000584https://216.73.216.191/allTags#141 - Acts 4:1-31 - Peter and John Speak Truth to PowerThis is the episode is part 4 of the study of the book of Acts. Peter and John are thrown into jail... not for the last time. They then have to appear before the Sanhedrin, the religious leaders who want to know in whose name they have healed the lame...

This is the episode is part 4 of the study of the book of Acts. Peter and John are thrown into jail... not for the last time. They then have to appear before the Sanhedrin, the religious leaders who want to know in whose name they have healed the lame...

full#141 - Acts 4:1-31 - Peter and John Speak Truth to Power2f0d5a82-ecf9-4cf9-92a1-f6f06e91ad90Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000574https://216.73.216.191/allTags#140 - Acts 2:42-47,3 - The Church, Walking and LeapingThis is the episode is part 3 of the study of the book of Acts. First we get a short view of the church. It is a church without buildings, committees, clergy or even offerings. It is a church that is generous and supportive. It is also a church of...

This is the episode is part 3 of the study of the book of Acts. First we get a short view of the church. It is a church without buildings, committees, clergy or even offerings. It is a church that is generous and supportive. It is also a church of...

full#140 - Acts 2:42-47,3 - The Church, Walking and Leapingf3d3791b-544b-4de8-a980-9a8652d7d6baThu, 29 Oct 2009 14:00:00 +0000748https://216.73.216.191/allTags#139 - Acts 2 - The Day of PentecostThis is the episode is part 2 of the study of the book of Acts. The disciples have been told to wait in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit comes. On the day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit comes and comes in power. He empowers the apostles to speak in...

This is the episode is part 2 of the study of the book of Acts. The disciples have been told to wait in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit comes. On the day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit comes and comes in power. He empowers the apostles to speak in...

full#139 - Acts 2 - The Day of Pentecost5a14999b-329b-4d36-b879-8bbc8f3451a4Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:00:00 +0000643https://216.73.216.191/allTags#138 - Acts 1 - Called to ActionThis is the episode is part 1 in a study on the book of Acts which is the second part of Luke's gospel. This book looks at the start of the church and the acts of the apostles.  This is a book about action and about a church called to action,...

This is the episode is part 1 in a study on the book of Acts which is the second part of Luke's gospel. This book looks at the start of the church and the acts of the apostles.  This is a book about action and about a church called to action,...

full#138 - Acts 1 - Called to Action5b9e0c86-0c40-4a80-a240-0f70319dedc5Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:00:00 +0000533https://216.73.216.191/allTags#137 - Luke 24 - Jesus Resurrected! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

full#137 - Luke 24 - Jesus Resurrected!d755cfbd-eb6d-4aad-b8a8-2333034cca45Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:00:00 +0000725https://216.73.216.191/allTags#136 - Luke 23 - Trial and CrucifixionThis is the episode is part 35 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is taken by the chief priests and the elders to Pontius Pilate the Roman governor who would have the authority to put Jesus to death. He is tried twice by Pilate and once by Herod...

This is the episode is part 35 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus is taken by the chief priests and the elders to Pontius Pilate the Roman governor who would have the authority to put Jesus to death. He is tried twice by Pilate and once by Herod...

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This is the episode is part 34 in a study of the gospel of Luke. Jesus prays in the garden to avoid the cross but still submits to betrayal, arrest and trial because there was no other way.

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full#134 - Luke 22:1-38 - Last Supperefae4708-9114-47f8-ad8a-944fe4162ef7Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:00:00 +0000742https://216.73.216.191/allTags#133 - Luke 21 - A Widow's Faith, Coming Destruction, Second ComingThis is the episode is part 32 in a study on the gospel of Luke. In this chapter Jesus praises the faith of a widow who gives her last two coins over that of the rich people giving from their abundance. He then also foretells the destruction of...

This is the episode is part 32 in a study on the gospel of Luke. In this chapter Jesus praises the faith of a widow who gives her last two coins over that of the rich people giving from their abundance. He then also foretells the destruction of...

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full#132 - Luke 19:28-47,Luke 20 - Holy Week Startsd7cdad83-d15f-45d8-9b6c-4e6706f08831Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:42:32 +0000783https://216.73.216.191/allTags#131 - Luke 18:30-19:26 - A Blind Man, A Short Man, A Doomed Man, A Faithless Man Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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full#131 - Luke 18:30-19:26 - A Blind Man, A Short Man, A Doomed Man, A Faithless Man61bc2184-5c94-4318-892a-54c58c2e87b8Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:00:00 +0000742https://216.73.216.191/allTags#130 - Luke 18:1-29 - Persistence, Prayer, Pride and Prosperity Problems Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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full#130 - Luke 18:1-29 - Persistence, Prayer, Pride and Prosperity Problems43ec3c2d-47d4-4604-8fb5-4e43cfc2a8a8Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:00:00 +0000774https://216.73.216.191/allTags#129 - Luke 17 - Sin, Thanks and Second Coming Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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full#129 - Luke 17 - Sin, Thanks and Second Comingc877915c-d358-4e20-a0f9-17f6e9b1e302Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:00:00 +0000659https://216.73.216.191/allTags#128 - Luke 16 - Jesus on MoneyThis is the episode is part 27 of a study on the gospel of Luke. Jesus talks in this passage about money and our relationship to it. We cannot serve both God and money.

This is the episode is part 27 of a study on the gospel of Luke. Jesus talks in this passage about money and our relationship to it. We cannot serve both God and money.

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full#127 - Luke 15 - God Loves the "Lost"4a35d2cb-fc9f-4ffa-b63e-9dd4bc9b9270Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:30:00 +0000720https://216.73.216.191/allTags#126 - Luke 14 - The Cost of Discipleship Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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full#126 - Luke 14 - The Cost of Discipleshipc3ed740b-10b3-4ae8-bb93-ea8872209993Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:00:00 +0000716https://216.73.216.191/allTags#125 - Luke 13:10-35 - Healing, Regrets and RejectionThis is the episode is part 24 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath (and gets in trouble with the religious leaders), says that not everyone will be saved and mourns for Jerusalem that has continued to...

This is the episode is part 24 in a study of the gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath (and gets in trouble with the religious leaders), says that not everyone will be saved and mourns for Jerusalem that has continued to...

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http://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com

full#123 - Luke 12 - Hypocrisy, Worry and Greedda912c60-c051-4d16-b37f-18038f9e6462Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000693https://216.73.216.191/allTags#122 - Luke 11:37-53 - Clean on the Insidehttp://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com

http://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com

full#122 - Luke 11:37-53 - Clean on the Inside31c6a56a-f00d-4975-a0f3-60896b3149efThu, 18 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000700https://216.73.216.191/allTags#121 - Luke 11:14-36 - Seeing with the Eyes of Godhttp://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com

http://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com

full#121 - Luke 11:14-36 - Seeing with the Eyes of Godbaedaf4b-03bd-4141-ad82-3e93d5138bebThu, 11 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000646https://216.73.216.191/allTags#120 - Luke 10:38-11:13 - Prayer and Spending Time with Jesushttp://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com

http://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com

full#120 - Luke 10:38-11:13 - Prayer and Spending Time with Jesus289b733e-0ded-444b-87fd-07407e88c80aThu, 04 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000760https://216.73.216.191/allTags#119 - Luke 10:25-37 - The Good Samaritanhttp://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com

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full#119 - Luke 10:25-37 - The Good Samaritancde62c67-c230-4276-8937-1e3e04ad7dacFri, 29 May 2009 04:36:17 +0000664https://216.73.216.191/allTagsEpisode 118 - Luke 9:46-10:24 - Arguments, Excuses and Last Chanceshttp://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com

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The Bible Study Podcast

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http://TheBibleStudyPodcast.com

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Luke 7:11-35 John the Baptist, Forgiveness

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Luke 6:37-7:10 - Bearing Fruit and Obedience

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Luke 5:33-6:16 - Keeping the Law

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Luke 5:1-31 - Calling, Healing and Forgiveness

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Luke 4:14-44 - Jesus's Authority

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Genealogy and Temptation of Jesus

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Luke 2:41-3:20 - Jesus boyhood, John the Baptist

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Luke 1:39-80 - Mary’s Song and Zechariah’s Song

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Luke 1:39-80 - Mary's Song and Zechariah's Song

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Luke 1:5-38 - Two Births Foretold

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Introduction to the Gospel of Luke

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Hebrews 13

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Hebrews 12

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Hebrews 11

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Hebrews 10

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Hebrews 9:11-28

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Hebrews 8, 9:1-10

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Hebrews 7

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Hebrews 6

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Hebrews 5

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Hebrews 4

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Hebrews 3

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Hebrews 2

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Hebrews 1

full#89 - Hebrews 13b36b1b7-68a0-48b2-a051-b06818d2107cThu, 23 Oct 2008 17:00:00 +0000644https://216.73.216.191/allTags#88 - 2 Timothy 4This is the episode is part fourth and final part in a series of episodes study Paul’s second letter to Timothy. Paul charges Timothy to preach the word and to correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience. While people would rather hear things...

This is the episode is part fourth and final part in a series of episodes study Paul’s second letter to Timothy. Paul charges Timothy to preach the word and to correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience. While people would rather hear things...

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This is the episode is part three part in a series of episodes study Paul’s second letter to Timothy. Paul talks about godliness in the last days…

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This is the episode is part two part in a series of episodes study Paul’s second letter to Timothy. Paul encourages Timothy to have the focus of a…

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This is the episode is part one part in a series of episodes study Paul’s second letter to Timothy. Paul encourages Timothy in his faith. God did…

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This is the episode is part final part in a series of episodes study Paul's first letter to Timothy. This chapter focuses on the role of slaves, the…

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This is the fifth episode in a study on Paul’s three books written to pastors; 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus. In this chapter Paul talks to Timothy…

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This is the fourth episode in a study on Paul’s three books written to pastors; 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. In this chapter Paul talks to Timothy…

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This is the second episode in a study on Paul’s three books written to pastors; 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. In this chapter Paul talks about the…

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This is the second episode in a study on Paul’s three books written to pastors; 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. In this chapter Paul talks worship…

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This is the first episode in a study on Paul's three books written to pastors; 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. In this chapter Paul talks about sin and…

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This is the episode is part five in a series dealing with what the bible teaches on leadership. This part looks again at Moses and issues of…

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This is the episode is part four in a series dealing with what the bible teaches on leadership. This part looks again at Nehemiah who was called to…

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the leadership of Nehemiah

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This is the episode is part two in a series dealing on what the bible has to say about leadership. This episode talks about Barnabas's style of…

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This is the episode is part one in a series dealing on what the bible has to say about leadership. This episode deals with the difference between…

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This episode is part five and the final part in a series on the book of James. James deals in this chapter with those who have gotten rich while…

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This episode is part four in a series on the book of James. James deals in this chapter with a church torn asunder by people who are spending more…

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This episode is part three in a series on the book of James. James first encourages to tame our tongue. He says that we have tamed all kinds of…

full#71 - James 36e25bbce-c6ff-4587-9d54-2afa744c87e3Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:00:00 +0000799https://216.73.216.191/allTags#70 - James 2This episode is part two in a series on the book of James. James ask us why we pay favoritism to the rich over the poor as they come to church. James…

This episode is part two in a series on the book of James. James ask us why we pay favoritism to the rich over the poor as they come to church. James…

full#70 - James 2296d48d2-38af-4c96-94e7-66daf037640aThu, 29 May 2008 13:00:00 +0000781https://216.73.216.191/allTags#69 - James 1This is the episode is the first episode on the book of James. James has some very practical advice for living a Christian life. Advise like be quick…

This is the episode is the first episode on the book of James. James has some very practical advice for living a Christian life. Advise like be quick…

full#69 - James 155015136-3a98-46a1-bdea-5782a01bba8fThu, 22 May 2008 13:00:00 +0000737https://216.73.216.191/allTags#68 - Christianity 101 - Romans 15,16This episode is part seventeenth in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul closes with some final thoughts about unity and personal greetings.

This episode is part seventeenth in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul closes with some final thoughts about unity and personal greetings.

full#68 - Christianity 101 - Romans 15,161790f547-2d94-4690-87b3-e4860ebc7388Thu, 15 May 2008 13:00:00 +0000879https://216.73.216.191/allTags#67 - Christianity 101 - Romans 14This episode is part sixteen in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul tells us Christians don't always agree and that some matters are…

This episode is part sixteen in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul tells us Christians don't always agree and that some matters are…

full#67 - Christianity 101 - Romans 1495acfa79-1d59-438d-8f99-5f55bb5161c6Thu, 08 May 2008 13:00:00 +0000650https://216.73.216.191/allTags#66 - Christianity 101 - Romans 13This episode is part fifteen in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul basically tells us that we are not the center of the universe and that we…

This episode is part fifteen in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul basically tells us that we are not the center of the universe and that we…

full#66 - Christianity 101 - Romans 1352e784f5-1918-41b8-9102-ddb3fc1d407aThu, 01 May 2008 13:00:00 +0000734https://216.73.216.191/allTags#65 - Christianity 101 - Romans11:33-12This episode is part fourteen in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul gives us a practical guide to living in light of the mercy that God has…

This episode is part fourteen in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul gives us a practical guide to living in light of the mercy that God has…

full#65 - Christianity 101 - Romans11:33-12e9a74446-0b06-4dc8-ab97-3e10a029a82eThu, 24 Apr 2008 13:00:00 +0000918https://216.73.216.191/allTags#64 - Christianity 101 - Romans 10-11:32This episode is part thirteen in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul continues to talk about his people the Jews, about his love for them but…

This episode is part thirteen in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul continues to talk about his people the Jews, about his love for them but…

full#64 - Christianity 101 - Romans 10-11:3278e21521-bed9-4a8d-8da2-0fd791236549Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:00:00 +0000861https://216.73.216.191/allTags#63 - Christianity 101 - Romans 9This episode is part twelve in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul talks about his people the Jews, about his love for them but also why…

This episode is part twelve in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul talks about his people the Jews, about his love for them but also why…

full#63 - Christianity 101 - Romans 98a02c2bc-8cea-4db1-b3d4-1c5b5b31a820Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:00:00 +0000797https://216.73.216.191/allTags#62 - Christianity 101 - Romans 8:18-29This is the episode is part eleven in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. If God is for us, who can be against us. Nothing can separate us from the…

This is the episode is part eleven in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. If God is for us, who can be against us. Nothing can separate us from the…

full#62 - Christianity 101 - Romans 8:18-2964fb7e72-e099-4ccd-8489-a216e48634e9Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:00:00 +00001008https://216.73.216.191/allTags#61 - Christianity 101 - Romans 8:1-16This is the episode is part ten in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul gets to good news that we are not under condemnation any more if we are…

This is the episode is part ten in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul gets to good news that we are not under condemnation any more if we are…

full#61 - Christianity 101 - Romans 8:1-16696a4755-b8fd-4727-938b-5d09def98555Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:00:00 +0000648https://216.73.216.191/allTags#60 - Christianity 101 - Romans 7This is the episode is part nice in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul focuses on the role of sin and "the law". Why is that some…

This is the episode is part nice in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul focuses on the role of sin and "the law". Why is that some…

full#60 - Christianity 101 - Romans 7be1e7dd4-689d-447c-9321-1b3b6c2888caThu, 20 Mar 2008 13:00:00 +0000692https://216.73.216.191/allTags#59 - Christianity 101 - Romans 6This is the episode is part eight in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul focuses on the role of baptism that ties us to Christ's death and…

This is the episode is part eight in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul focuses on the role of baptism that ties us to Christ's death and…

full#59 - Christianity 101 - Romans 6f8b07e8a-6b41-435a-999e-0899fd4078c3Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:00:00 +0000713https://216.73.216.191/allTags#58 - Christianity 101 - Romans 5This is the episode is part seven in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul tells us that now that we are made right with God we can rejoice...…

This is the episode is part seven in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Paul tells us that now that we are made right with God we can rejoice...…

full#58 - Christianity 101 - Romans 58dedab93-720a-42e4-935b-cc3f0ed390d9Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:00:00 +0000655https://216.73.216.191/allTags#57 - - Christianity 101 - Romans 4This is the episode is part five in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Is it what we do or what we believe that makes us right with God. Paul uses…

This is the episode is part five in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. Is it what we do or what we believe that makes us right with God. Paul uses…

full#57 - - Christianity 101 - Romans 4c02e38cf-2986-42ae-ba86-93dfa980978bThu, 28 Feb 2008 14:00:00 +0000755https://216.73.216.191/allTags#56 - Christianity 101 - Romans 3:9-31This is the episode is part five in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. In this part of the letter Paul taking about sin. He finally comes to the…

This is the episode is part five in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. In this part of the letter Paul taking about sin. He finally comes to the…

full#56 - Christianity 101 - Romans 3:9-318268b03f-7edd-43e0-8bee-7beccf94c746Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:00:00 +0000718https://216.73.216.191/allTags#55 - Christianity 101 - Romans 2:17-3:8This is the episode is part four in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. In this part of the letter Paul taking about hypocrisy. Knowing the right…

This is the episode is part four in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. In this part of the letter Paul taking about hypocrisy. Knowing the right…

full#55 - Christianity 101 - Romans 2:17-3:816b91a05-9ab6-49a6-9bbe-a497a55e33afThu, 14 Feb 2008 08:03:50 +0000746https://216.73.216.191/allTags#54 - Christianity 101 - Romans 2:1-16This is the episode is part three in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. In this part of the letter Paul taking about judgement. He has three main…

This is the episode is part three in a study on Paul’s letter to Romans. In this part of the letter Paul taking about judgement. He has three main…

full#54 - Christianity 101 - Romans 2:1-166cac4fe5-13e2-49f0-9e67-5fc2d8431fc7Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:54:33 +0000702https://216.73.216.191/allTags#53 - Christianity 101 - Romans 1:16-32This is the episode is part two in a study on Paul's letter to Romans. In this part of the letter Paul starts taking about sin, particularly the…

This is the episode is part two in a study on Paul's letter to Romans. In this part of the letter Paul starts taking about sin, particularly the…

full#53 - Christianity 101 - Romans 1:16-3288875135-1fbc-476f-b5c2-adeb11ac8a68Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:52:38 +0000665https://216.73.216.191/allTags#52 - Christianity 101 - Romans 1:1-15This is the introductory episode for a new series studying the book of Romans. This episode will provide an overview of why we will be studying the…

This is the introductory episode for a new series studying the book of Romans. This episode will provide an overview of why we will be studying the…

full#52 - Christianity 101 - Romans 1:1-159a2069f4-4933-4dd5-a89f-f36a79f17df4Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:01:52 +0000675https://216.73.216.191/allTags#51 - The Church is… (called to be) TruthfulThe 10th and final part in a series on what the church is and what it is called to be. This episode focuses on truth. What does it mean to be…

The 10th and final part in a series on what the church is and what it is called to be. This episode focuses on truth. What does it mean to be…

full#51 - The Church is… (called to be) Truthfule4b535a1-ed00-489d-9031-1a7473012dafFri, 18 Jan 2008 17:22:12 +0000690https://216.73.216.191/allTags#50 - The Church is… (called to be) PrayerfulPart 9 in a series on what the church is and what it is called to be. This episode focuses on prayer. Prayer is a theme that runs through both Old…

Part 9 in a series on what the church is and what it is called to be. This episode focuses on prayer. Prayer is a theme that runs through both Old…

full#50 - The Church is… (called to be) Prayerful6050c13a-27ba-4029-8c27-95354e76e2ffThu, 10 Jan 2008 14:00:00 +0000684https://216.73.216.191/allTags#49 - The Church is… (called to be) HumblePart 8 in a series on what the church is and what it is called to be. This episode focuses on humility. Do you know a church that is divided by…

Part 8 in a series on what the church is and what it is called to be. This episode focuses on humility. Do you know a church that is divided by…

full#49 - The Church is… (called to be) Humblefbd928af-e01a-430c-a47b-04ebd8ffe4e8Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:28:53 +0000642https://216.73.216.191/allTags#48 - The Church is… (called to be) GenerousPart 7 in a series on what the church is and what it is called to be. This episode focuses on generosity. This has been an area where the church has…

Part 7 in a series on what the church is and what it is called to be. This episode focuses on generosity. This has been an area where the church has…

full#48 - The Church is… (called to be) Generousea8c6eed-7987-4d5f-ae61-bfc61a44e094Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:00:00 +0000695https://216.73.216.191/allTags#47 The Church is... (called to be) JoyfulPart 6 in a series on what the church is and what it is called to be. This episode focuses on joy. What was it the angels said? "Do not be…

Part 6 in a series on what the church is and what it is called to be. This episode focuses on joy. What was it the angels said? "Do not be…

full#47 The Church is... (called to be) Joyful71891bba-6713-468c-978d-29c17e3d5340Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:00:00 +0000643https://216.73.216.191/allTags#46 - The Church is… (called to be) LovingPart 5 in a series on what the church is and what it is called to be. This episode focuses on love. "They will know we are Christians by our…

Part 5 in a series on what the church is and what it is called to be. This episode focuses on love. "They will know we are Christians by our…

full#46 - The Church is… (called to be) Loving2f936014-19a4-45ad-99e6-7c3e996e03d2Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:54:07 +0000663https://216.73.216.191/allTags#45 - The Church is... (called to be) Grace-full and Mercy-fullPart 4 in a series on what the church is and what it is called to be. This episode focuses on mercy (not getting the punishment we deserve) and grace…

Part 4 in a series on what the church is and what it is called to be. This episode focuses on mercy (not getting the punishment we deserve) and grace…

full#45 - The Church is... (called to be) Grace-full and Mercy-full470a4ad2-ea7e-43f2-ab93-b6d741d1ffc6Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:00:00 +0000645https://216.73.216.191/allTags#44 - The Church is... (called to be) VictoriousThe Church is... (called to be) victorious. The church is at war and the bible says that it will overcome, but we do sometimes get confused just who…

The Church is... (called to be) victorious. The church is at war and the bible says that it will overcome, but we do sometimes get confused just who…

full#44 - The Church is... (called to be) Victorious30c57ac2-ea0e-428e-a25d-b078cce91f08Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:14:00 +0000597https://216.73.216.191/allTags#43 - The Church is... (called to be) ThankfulThis is the episode is part two in a series dealing with the question of “What is the church supposed to be like?”. This episode starts with…

This is the episode is part two in a series dealing with the question of “What is the church supposed to be like?”. This episode starts with…

full#43 - The Church is... (called to be) Thankful473723e1-2fda-48c9-88f6-d51a05109d3eThu, 22 Nov 2007 07:13:55 +0000706https://216.73.216.191/allTags#42 - The Church is... (called to be) UnitedThis is the episode is part one in a series dealing with the question of "What is the church supposed to be like?". This episode starts…

This is the episode is part one in a series dealing with the question of "What is the church supposed to be like?". This episode starts…

full#42 - The Church is... (called to be) United843d0b0d-9c4c-4bce-a3fd-9cc7915a284cThu, 15 Nov 2007 14:00:00 +0000677https://216.73.216.191/allTags#41 - Where is God? (part 2)This is the episode is the final (part eight) in a series dealing with the question "what does the Bible have to say about why bad things happen…

This is the episode is the final (part eight) in a series dealing with the question "what does the Bible have to say about why bad things happen…

full#41 - Where is God? (part 2)edcc411c-27fa-47a5-885a-61a0fcf1048cThu, 08 Nov 2007 14:00:00 +0000650https://216.73.216.191/allTags#40 - Where is God? (part 1)This is the episode is part seven in a series dealing with the question “what does the Bible have to say about why bad things happen to good…

This is the episode is part seven in a series dealing with the question “what does the Bible have to say about why bad things happen to good…

full#40 - Where is God? (part 1)80287eba-61a2-4bf4-8ff1-19f994401f80Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:00:00 +0000683https://216.73.216.191/allTags#39 - Why do good things happen to “bad” people?This is the episode is part six in a series dealing with the question "what does the Bible have to say about why bad things happen to good…

This is the episode is part six in a series dealing with the question "what does the Bible have to say about why bad things happen to good…

full#39 - Why do good things happen to “bad” people?d96d5552-6ccf-4e17-8cb2-80802183c81eFri, 26 Oct 2007 05:07:52 +0000682https://216.73.216.191/allTags#38 - Job gets answers... sort ofThis is the episode is part five in a series dealing with the question "what does the Bible have to say about why bad things happen to good…

This is the episode is part five in a series dealing with the question "what does the Bible have to say about why bad things happen to good…

full#38 - Job gets answers... sort of2fc186ea-06d0-4389-8112-7459dbd1afeeFri, 19 Oct 2007 07:13:38 +0000630https://216.73.216.191/allTags#37 - I'll get by with a little "help" from my friendsThis is the episode is part four in a series dealing with the question "what does the Bible have to say about why bad things happen to good…

This is the episode is part four in a series dealing with the question "what does the Bible have to say about why bad things happen to good…

full#37 - I'll get by with a little "help" from my friendsfe680914-9580-425e-a4ca-6004156be7d2Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:38:13 +0000621https://216.73.216.191/allTags#36 - Well, at least you still have your... oh... nevermindThis is the episode is part three in a series dealing with the question "what does the Bible have to say about why bad things happen to good…

This is the episode is part three in a series dealing with the question "what does the Bible have to say about why bad things happen to good…

full#36 - Well, at least you still have your... oh... nevermindd28376e7-97de-45e8-9d02-21c2d1f1f914Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:55:00 +0000665https://216.73.216.191/allTags#35 - Why Did bad Things Happen to Job? (part 2)This is the episode is part two in a series dealing with the question "what does the Bible have to say about why bad things happen to good…

This is the episode is part two in a series dealing with the question "what does the Bible have to say about why bad things happen to good…

full#35 - Why Did bad Things Happen to Job? (part 2)3ce12c6f-51a1-4d59-a741-c8ff07e8347fFri, 21 Sep 2007 15:36:53 +0000714https://216.73.216.191/allTags#34 - Why Do bad Things Happen to Good People? (part 1)This is the episode where Chris decides to throw caution to the wind and tackle the question "what does the Bible have to say about why bad…

This is the episode where Chris decides to throw caution to the wind and tackle the question "what does the Bible have to say about why bad…

full#34 - Why Do bad Things Happen to Good People? (part 1)81143cd0-146b-42b4-802a-c782b899254dFri, 14 Sep 2007 04:46:50 +0000666https://216.73.216.191/allTags#33 - Numbers 13-14 - Spies and GiantsPart 6 of the story of Moses and Exodus. The people of Israel are on the border of the promise and within sight of their goal, but once again they…

Part 6 of the story of Moses and Exodus. The people of Israel are on the border of the promise and within sight of their goal, but once again they…

full#33 - Numbers 13-14 - Spies and Giants436f3914-fad3-4f0c-99f9-57428340fadfThu, 06 Sep 2007 06:14:46 +0000700https://216.73.216.191/allTags#32 - Exodus 20, The Ten CommandmentsPart 5 of the story of Moses and Exodus. God starts to give the people of Israel instructions on how they are to live. The most memorable of these…

Part 5 of the story of Moses and Exodus. God starts to give the people of Israel instructions on how they are to live. The most memorable of these…

full#32 - Exodus 20, The Ten Commandments41c2ed82-b411-43fe-aecb-7caf24810a65Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:12:38 +0000716https://216.73.216.191/allTags#31 - Exodus 13-17, Wonders and WhiningPart 4 of the story of Moses and Exodus. God continues to show the Israelites protection, guidance and providence. The Israelites mostly just…

Part 4 of the story of Moses and Exodus. God continues to show the Israelites protection, guidance and providence. The Israelites mostly just…

full#31 - Exodus 13-17, Wonders and Whining48a063cc-f2f9-4c6a-8d45-ac81d04b78b3Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:05:15 +0000731https://216.73.216.191/allTags#30 - Exodus 7-12, Plagues and PassoverPart 3 of the story of Moses. God intended to delivery the nation of Israel from their slavery in Egypt. When Pharaoh won't let the people go, God…

Part 3 of the story of Moses. God intended to delivery the nation of Israel from their slavery in Egypt. When Pharaoh won't let the people go, God…

full#30 - Exodus 7-12, Plagues and Passover1209de5d-0f43-4a2f-8508-53d735abe742Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:17:16 +0000700https://216.73.216.191/allTags#29 - Exodus 3-4, Moses part 2Part 2 of the story of Moses. Moses meets God in a burning bush and learns the good news that God is going to step in and free his people form Egypt.…

Part 2 of the story of Moses. Moses meets God in a burning bush and learns the good news that God is going to step in and free his people form Egypt.…

full#29 - Exodus 3-4, Moses part 221bdf34d-6146-4b79-83fc-575c77f93f2bMon, 06 Aug 2007 18:56:15 +0000689https://216.73.216.191/allTags#28 - Exodus 1-2, Moses part 1Part 1 of the story of Moses. How could such a great man and servant of God get off to such a bad start? r

Part 1 of the story of Moses. How could such a great man and servant of God get off to such a bad start? r

full#28 - Exodus 1-2, Moses part 107880ce4-d6f7-44b4-842f-d84d89971dbbSun, 29 Jul 2007 21:12:03 +0000601https://216.73.216.191/allTags#27 - Mark 5 - Healing of a Demon Possessed ManIn this episode of the Bible Study podcast we look at the fifth chapter of Mark where Jesus delivers a man who is possessed by a "legion"…

In this episode of the Bible Study podcast we look at the fifth chapter of Mark where Jesus delivers a man who is possessed by a "legion"…

full#27 - Mark 5 - Healing of a Demon Possessed Manea84ee58-79fe-4c0f-bc49-a4fb6283360aFri, 06 Jul 2007 13:00:00 +0000631https://216.73.216.191/allTags#26 - Colossians 1 - The Supremacy of ChristIn this episode of the Bible Study podcast we look at the first chapter of Colossians where Paul looks at the Supremecy of Christ. Jesus was on a…

In this episode of the Bible Study podcast we look at the first chapter of Colossians where Paul looks at the Supremecy of Christ. Jesus was on a…

full#26 - Colossians 1 - The Supremacy of Christe7660820-2824-4f55-a4e5-a4ccf5521bc6Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:17:33 +0000659https://216.73.216.191/allTags#25 - Ephesians 6 - The Armor of God (part 2)In this episode the Bible Study Podcast looks at Ephesians 6 where Paul talks about putting on the armor of God to resist the devil's schemes. This…

In this episode the Bible Study Podcast looks at Ephesians 6 where Paul talks about putting on the armor of God to resist the devil's schemes. This…

full#25 - Ephesians 6 - The Armor of God (part 2)126783d5-de1f-409a-8fc0-eca698c9a351Sat, 12 May 2007 16:21:56 +0000709https://216.73.216.191/allTags#24 - Ephesians 6 - The Armor of GodIn this episode the Bible Study Podcast looks at Ephesians 6 where Paul talks about putting on the armor of God to resist the devil's schemes. This…

In this episode the Bible Study Podcast looks at Ephesians 6 where Paul talks about putting on the armor of God to resist the devil's schemes. This…

full#24 - Ephesians 6 - The Armor of Godfa7b0827-2c42-4269-a2c4-286602c33103Fri, 04 May 2007 05:20:41 +0000670https://216.73.216.191/allTags#23 - Psalm 51 - Create in Me A Clean HeartIn this episode the Bible Study Podcast looks at the Psalm David wrote after he had really, really, really screwed up. He had committed adultery and…

In this episode the Bible Study Podcast looks at the Psalm David wrote after he had really, really, really screwed up. He had committed adultery and…

full#23 - Psalm 51 - Create in Me A Clean Heartfdcfaa15-0158-48dd-b2bc-cfeefed5bd12Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:55:46 +0000659https://216.73.216.191/allTags#22 - John 20 - Doubting ThomasAfter the resurrection Thomas missed an important meeting, the one where Jesus showed himself to the disciples. Thomas could not believe this story…

After the resurrection Thomas missed an important meeting, the one where Jesus showed himself to the disciples. Thomas could not believe this story…

full#22 - John 20 - Doubting Thomas4829c9bc-2575-4e83-8c5d-640cfcee29c4Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:38:15 +0000640https://216.73.216.191/allTags#21 - "Good" Friday - Crucifixion - Luke 23In honor of Good Friday the Bible Study Podcast looks at Jesus crucifixion and death from Luke's account. If you were being tortured to death and…

In honor of Good Friday the Bible Study Podcast looks at Jesus crucifixion and death from Luke's account. If you were being tortured to death and…

full#21 - "Good" Friday - Crucifixion - Luke 233d5623b2-65a8-480e-883d-c4a825817271Fri, 06 Apr 2007 18:13:41 +0000765https://216.73.216.191/allTags#20 - Gideon, Reluctant Hero (part 2) - Judges 7The Midianites have invaded Israel because the people turned their back on God and started worshiping other Gods. Gideon is finally convinced that…

The Midianites have invaded Israel because the people turned their back on God and started worshiping other Gods. Gideon is finally convinced that…

full#20 - Gideon, Reluctant Hero (part 2) - Judges 7669bb1d6-431a-4ae4-8e3a-57c7c5e7410bMon, 02 Apr 2007 01:37:06 +0000627https://216.73.216.191/allTags#19 - Gideon, Reluctant Hero (part 1) - Judges 6The Midianites have invaded Israel because the people turned their back on God and started worshiping other Gods. God calls Gideon to rescue his…

The Midianites have invaded Israel because the people turned their back on God and started worshiping other Gods. God calls Gideon to rescue his…

full#19 - Gideon, Reluctant Hero (part 1) - Judges 62693c97c-9aa0-4885-809a-0206004fb823Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:24:37 +0000699https://216.73.216.191/allTags#18 - Joseph's dreams come true - Genesis 40-45When last we left our hero Joseph he was unjustly accused and spending time in prison, but the Lord was with him. In this episode we see that God has…

When last we left our hero Joseph he was unjustly accused and spending time in prison, but the Lord was with him. In this episode we see that God has…

full#18 - Joseph's dreams come true - Genesis 40-45d18f1bd5-60b3-443e-aade-7a5e6625ec27Tue, 13 Mar 2007 04:58:30 +0000780https://216.73.216.191/allTags#17 - Joseph and his amazing technicolor dream coat - GenesisJoseph is the favorite son of Israel/Jacob the grandson of Abraham. Everyone knows that Joseph is his father's favorite son which does not make him…

Joseph is the favorite son of Israel/Jacob the grandson of Abraham. Everyone knows that Joseph is his father's favorite son which does not make him…

full#17 - Joseph and his amazing technicolor dream coat - Genesisfcca95ec-a6d1-4b5f-8855-66bea3a4a3b3Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:00:00 +0000776https://216.73.216.191/allTags#16 - Abraham tests and is testedTwo interesting stories from Abraham's life. In the first one Abraham barters with God to try and save Sodom and Gomorrah if only he can find some…

Two interesting stories from Abraham's life. In the first one Abraham barters with God to try and save Sodom and Gomorrah if only he can find some…

full#16 - Abraham tests and is tested5f11871e-71fc-4d96-a7fe-710acf36010fSat, 17 Feb 2007 03:20:18 +0000755https://216.73.216.191/allTags#15 - Abraham - Genesis 12-17Why did God choose this man, this old man to bless among all people? And then after he chooses him, why does he have to wait so long to see what God…

Why did God choose this man, this old man to bless among all people? And then after he chooses him, why does he have to wait so long to see what God…

full#15 - Abraham - Genesis 12-17e376b67f-853f-4caf-9dd5-78c549797c57Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:21:04 +0000722https://216.73.216.191/allTags#14 - Matthew 6 - WorryWhat me worry? In this section from Jesus's sermon on the mount Jesus talks about worry. If God does not intend me to spend time worrying why did he…

What me worry? In this section from Jesus's sermon on the mount Jesus talks about worry. If God does not intend me to spend time worrying why did he…

full#14 - Matthew 6 - Worry90e3a234-b96a-48d0-a0e9-618960a86637Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:00:00 +0000830https://216.73.216.191/allTags#13 - Phil 4 - Being AnxiousPaul exhorts the Philippians in this letter to rejoice in all circumstances. Yeah sure, but did he have a day like I did today?

Paul exhorts the Philippians in this letter to rejoice in all circumstances. Yeah sure, but did he have a day like I did today?

full#13 - Phil 4 - Being Anxious8eac9909-e1f1-44bd-9224-ce6e96f09e96Fri, 26 Jan 2007 05:50:06 +0000592https://216.73.216.191/allTags#12 - James 2 - FaithJames challenges us about what faith means. What does it mean to be a Christian? If it only means to believe in Jesus then satan and his demons would…

James challenges us about what faith means. What does it mean to be a Christian? If it only means to believe in Jesus then satan and his demons would…

full#12 - James 2 - Faith76b5e664-b45f-4882-a359-3b04d7d6b08fWed, 17 Jan 2007 18:13:24 +0000650https://216.73.216.191/allTags#11 - Hosea - Would God ask you to marry a prostitute?Would God ask you to marry a prostitute? That probably seems like a strange question but that is exactly what he asked the prophet Hosea. He was…

Would God ask you to marry a prostitute? That probably seems like a strange question but that is exactly what he asked the prophet Hosea. He was…

full#11 - Hosea - Would God ask you to marry a prostitute?3b43cbd2-93c6-45d7-9a39-68cee96eb55fThu, 11 Jan 2007 07:31:12 +0000674https://216.73.216.191/allTags#10 - John 8 - Second Chances and New YearsJohn 8 deals with the story of a woman brought before Jesus because she was caught in the act of adultery. How would he respond? Could the religous…

John 8 deals with the story of a woman brought before Jesus because she was caught in the act of adultery. How would he respond? Could the religous…

full#10 - John 8 - Second Chances and New Years6b7c4c43-4a16-41d0-bc95-aabd0f879bebThu, 04 Jan 2007 07:07:33 +0000509https://216.73.216.191/allTags#9 -Luke 2 - Christmas - Shepherds and a MangerThe third of a seres of podcasts on the Christmas story. This part is on Luke 2 where we learn about the coming of the shepherds and the familiar…

The third of a seres of podcasts on the Christmas story. This part is on Luke 2 where we learn about the coming of the shepherds and the familiar…

full#9 -Luke 2 - Christmas - Shepherds and a Mangerb0270073-bf08-4e36-89d5-4dfe4868539aMon, 25 Dec 2006 20:21:02 +0000704https://216.73.216.191/allTags#8 - Christmas - 3? Wise MenThe second of a seres of podcasts on the Christmas story. This part is on Matthew 2 where we learn about the coming of the wisemen and about Herod…

The second of a seres of podcasts on the Christmas story. This part is on Matthew 2 where we learn about the coming of the wisemen and about Herod…

full#8 - Christmas - 3? Wise Menb94f58b7-cc8d-4180-a421-3ef29c71e4c2Mon, 18 Dec 2006 06:10:00 +0000569https://216.73.216.191/allTags#7 - Christmas - Joseph's storyThis episode starts a multi-week look at the Christmas story. This first part starts in Matthew 1. Matthew's account focuses on the role of Joseph.…

This episode starts a multi-week look at the Christmas story. This first part starts in Matthew 1. Matthew's account focuses on the role of Joseph.…

full#7 - Christmas - Joseph's storyeb31e42f-199b-4c01-b215-680dd155b11eMon, 11 Dec 2006 02:46:30 +0000650https://216.73.216.191/allTags#6 - Luke 11 - PrayerOnce again the podcast returns to the topic of prayer. It looks at Jesus teaching on prayer as well as his example of praying.

Once again the podcast returns to the topic of prayer. It looks at Jesus teaching on prayer as well as his example of praying.

full#6 - Luke 11 - Prayerabeee320-af19-491f-99e9-05765b054c9dSun, 03 Dec 2006 02:58:04 +0000618https://216.73.216.191/allTags#5 - Matthew 6 - PrayerThis episode looks at the context around Matthew 6 version of the Lord's prayer. What is Jesus teaching about how we should pray and how is the…

This episode looks at the context around Matthew 6 version of the Lord's prayer. What is Jesus teaching about how we should pray and how is the…

full#5 - Matthew 6 - Prayer3c468941-a48f-445d-893c-d990e7ed9f03Tue, 28 Nov 2006 07:43:47 +0000613https://216.73.216.191/allTags#4 - The Lord's Prayer'This episode is the first part of a study on prayer. It deals with the prayer Jesus taught, commonly known as the Lord's Prayer. This episode is a…

'This episode is the first part of a study on prayer. It deals with the prayer Jesus taught, commonly known as the Lord's Prayer. This episode is a…

full#4 - The Lord's Prayerd63b28e4-381d-4e8e-8a29-0a4bed69d18dSat, 18 Nov 2006 15:00:00 +0000589https://216.73.216.191/allTags#3 - Luke 15 - the \'good\' sonThis episode is the 3rd part of a study on Luke 15. The religious leaders get upset with Jesus because he is associating with “tax collectors and…

This episode is the 3rd part of a study on Luke 15. The religious leaders get upset with Jesus because he is associating with “tax collectors and…

full#3 - Luke 15 - the \'good\' son18f6ed84-dd09-46ff-8830-0b9a4b550f73Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:37:00 +0000552https://216.73.216.191/allTags#2 - Luke 15 - the lost sonThis episode is the 2nd part of a study on Luke 15. The religious leaders get upset with Jesus because he is associating with “tax collectors and…

This episode is the 2nd part of a study on Luke 15. The religious leaders get upset with Jesus because he is associating with “tax collectors and…

full#2 - Luke 15 - the lost son54e34a68-5597-42d1-912e-6b7071088390Sat, 04 Nov 2006 22:36:08 +0000523https://216.73.216.191/allTags#1 - Luke 15 - the lost sheep and the lost coinThis episode covers the start of Luke 15. The religious leaders get upset with Jesus because he is associating with "tax collectors and…

This episode covers the start of Luke 15. The religious leaders get upset with Jesus because he is associating with "tax collectors and…

full#1 - Luke 15 - the lost sheep and the lost coin3b1a43f0-4725-4db4-88fb-fb46e9fd0c08Sun, 29 Oct 2006 02:00:08 +0000563https://216.73.216.191/allTagsPodgrab Aggregation